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Dan Groman talks with the last known WWI vet

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 12, 2009 - 2:46pm
Unloading the Allen County Museum's 1918 Gramm Bernstein Liberty truck at the Lima Refinery restoration is underway.

By Dan Groman

My wife and our two sons had the opportunity this summer to interview Frank Buckles at his home near Charles Town, W.V. Mr. Buckles lives on the extreme eastern panhandle of West Virginia, and at age 108, is the last known U. S. veteran of World War I.

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Cara Young Davies named outstanding young alum at Heidelberg

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:20pm
Cara Young Davies

Two outstanding young alumni, Cara Young Davies of Bluffton, along with Anietra Hamper were honored for their career excellence Nov. 9 at Heidelberg University, Tiffin.

In turn, both expressed their appreciation for their Heidelberg experience and for professors who positively influenced each of their lives.

Davies, a 1996 graduate, and Hamper, class of '95, are the 2009 recipients of Heidelberg's Young Alumni Achievement Awards.

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15 minutes with Julia Lucas Curtis

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:47am
Julia with husband, Tom, and their two sons, Jeff and Greg

15 minutes with Julia Lucas Curtis

Many Icon viewers may not recognize you or your brothers. Tell us when you lived in Bluffton and who are you grandparents and any other Bluffton connections that you might have.

My mother was Mary Margaret Basinger, daughter of Dr. Evan Basinger and Marjorie Day Basinger. I'm directly descended from two founders of Bluffton: Michael Neunenschwander and Joseph DeFord.

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Meet Mason Painter artist

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 9, 2009 - 6:02pm

Mason Painter is a student in the pre-kindergarten class at Bluffton Child Development Center. He is sharing one of his art pieces with viewers. He is the son of Kelly and Jason Painter.

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The bid is yours!

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 8, 2009 - 6:47pm

Auctioneers Jerry Lewis and Dick Boehr convince Luke Young to top the latest bid in the Nov. 7 Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs art auction fundraiser. The event held at The Centre atttacted an audience of over 135 persons. Additional photos are in the Icon photo gallery.

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Wyatt Lovell artist-in-residence

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2009 - 3:05pm

Wyatt Lovell, student in the pre-kindergarten class at Bluffton Child Development, shares some of his art work with Icon viewers. He is the son of Trent and Michaeline Lovell.

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