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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 22, 2021 - 8:52am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this?

It's in plain sight if you know where to look. Answer tomorrow.

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Regional news
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Presbyterian gazebo dedication on Saturday

Noon ceremony on Saturday, June 26. A Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and concert by the Dave Sycks Bluffton Brass Quintet are part of the ceremonies
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2021 - 4:07pm

The Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 N .Main St., will dedicate its new gazebo in anoon ceremony on Saturday, June 26.

A Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and concert by the Dave Sycks Bluffton Brass Quintet are part of the ceremonies.

The 20-by-20-foot structure closely resembles the gazebo or band box that was built on the church lawn in the late 1890s. The new gazebo has been funded by a bequest from church members Bob and Mary Barnett.

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Worship
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Trinity United Methodist hosts free hog roast

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2021 - 4:02pm

Trinity United Methodist Church 2022 State Route 103, Bluffton, invites the community to a free hog roast in June.

Serving is from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 27, at the church. The event will also include a petting zoo for youth. Details are on the flyer.

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Worship
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Dan Luginbuhl receives Angelopoulos Award

Award represents sportsmanship and sponsorship • BHS grad was longtime publicist of Roger Penske's racing team
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2021 - 3:35pm

Bluffton native Dan Luginbuhl is recipient of this year’s Angelo Angelopoulos Award, according to an announcement in Speed Sport magazine.

“Angelo was the sports feature writer at the Indianapolis News, who really loved the 500-Mile Race and the drivers,’ said Luginbuhl. “I’m humbled to be included on the memorial trophy that resides at the Speedway since 1963.”

Luginbuhl was a longtime publicist of Roger Penske’s racing team from its early days in the 1960s until he retired in the early 2000s.

The award represents sportsmanship and sponsorship.

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People
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Putnam County shred-a-thon on July 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2021 - 3:10pm

The annual Putnam County shred-a-thon is back, and takes place Thursday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to noon.

This free community event located at the Putnam County Council on Aging is in honor of Elder Abuse Awareness. Anyonel living in the community is invited to drive-thru and dispose of any personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts, or any other paper materials that might contain personal information.

Shredding paper helps to keep us in compliance with the law, to prevent identity theft, and to rid clutter and reduce fire hazards.  

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Regional news
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Lion glasses project

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2021 - 3:05pm

The Icon combined two photos from the current Bluffton Lions newsletter to show members of the club processing glasses for a Third-World mission trip. The VOSH sorting center is in Pandora. In the photo of the left are Don Hostetler, Jan Emmert and John Rich. In the photo on the right are Fred Rodabaugh, Dan Diller and Gene Long

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