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Members of American Legion Post 382, Bluffton, toured the United States Air Force Museum on Oct. 12.

Back row Tom Craig, Morris Groman, Dennis Morrison, Bob Amstutz, Ted Diller, Tom Benroth,

2nd row Sam Reineke, Bob Stratton, Dave Reichenbach, Norm Reichenbach, Harley Steiner, Wade Oberly.

Front row Bob Town, Darrell Yoder, John Wagner, Dale Huber, Wayne Amstutz.

Kendra Nickel

Kendra Nickel, 99 Sally Lane, Bluffton, a lia sophia in-home fashion jewelry advisor, is now scheduling fashion jewelry shows in time for the holiday season. Nickel lived in Bluffton from 1992 to 2001 and moved back this summer.

She said that lia sophia is a direct selling company that offers fashion jewelry through personalized in-home demonstrations.

Jennifer Althaus at Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn

Story and photo by Abby Rosengarten Bluffton Icon intern

What's popping in Bluffton? Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. is popping. They are popping up a wide array of flavors made fresh every day.

Shirley's was founded in 2009 by Peter and Kim Suter of Bluffton. They believe that everyone deserves access to great popcorn, regardless of whether they live in a small town or a big city.

Maintain Your Brain!
To help baby boomers and all Americans live a brain-healthy lifestyle and potentially reduce their risk for Alzheimer's disease, the Alzheimer's Association is offering a "Maintain Your Brain" program on Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Patio Room (700 Maple Crest Court).

Adam Burris has been hired as the new sport coordinator by Bluffton Family Recreation. The Bluffton native started the position on Oct. 18.

Burris is a recent graduate of Bluffton University and worked previously
at BFR while a student. The sport coordinator is responsible for all sport leagues and tournaments sponsored by the non-profit sports and
fitness center. For more information, contact BFR 419-358-4150.

Macy Wilson, Maranda Miller, Emma Miller, Maxwell Wilson

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More than 50 youth participated in this year's BFR Halloween Party, held Oct. 24. The photo attachment to this story shows the individual winners listed below.

Winners of costume party:

  • 0-3 years Division: Nicolas Lovett - Bat
  • 4-6 years Division: Casey Osborne - Vampire
  • 7-10 years Division: Olivia Barnes - Cat in the Hat
  • Family/Team Division: Brianna and Bracen Taber - Spider Man and Woman

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