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Obituary for Helen Lim Pannabecker

Helen Lim Pannabecker passed away on May 29, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona after a two and one-half year battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband Thomas Pannabecker and daughter Kendra Pannabecker, and by several siblings and many nieces and nephews. She was born in Samarinda, Borneo to Chong An Lim and Wat Koey Kwee. Helen was the second youngest of six children: Pao Lim (Woodland Hills), Mei Lian Lim (deceased), Nancy Koerniawidjaja (deceased), Jane Budidharma (Toronto) and Rose Lim (St. Louis). She grew up primarily in the city of Malang on the island of Java, Indonesia. In later years the family moved to Jakarta.

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July Discovery Days winning ticket numbers

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following winning tickets from the July Discovery Days "Bluffton Bucks" prize drawing and a redraw for June:

First Prize – 611244

Second Prize – 611122

Third Prize – 831536

Redraw June Third Prize - 611583

 

Prizes can be picked up at the Bluffton Public Library after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Prizes must be picked up before August 25, 2023.

These ticket numbers will be posted on the classifieds page until August 25.

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Motter hike provides a snapshot of prairie habitat

The July 25 evening hike with naturalist Dan Hodges of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District revealed a bloom-filled prairie habitat that has been carefully developed on former farmland. Stay tuned for an Icon feature on the event.

BHS 2023 football broadcast schedule announced by Lounge Media Group

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The launch of the Lounge Sports Network (LSN) and the official game audio broadcast schedule for the 2023 Bluffton Pirates football season has been announced by Lounge Media Group.

Broadcasts will start with the season-opener at home against Benjamin Logan on Friday, August 18; game time is 6:50 p.m.

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BHS soccer vs. alumni games include invitation to support Bluffton Food Pantry

Saturday, August 5
5:00 p.m. - BHS girls team vs. alumni
7:00 p.m. - BHS boys team vs. alumni

The Bluffton community is invited to the Bluffton High School soccer alumni game on August 5. It's a chance to see the 2023 BHS soccer teams for the first time, to watch some of your favorite former student-athletes in action and support the Bluffton Food Pantry.

The annual event will take place at Steinmetz Field. All former BHS players are invited to play. This year, the girls will play at 5:00 p.m. and the boys will play at 7:00 p.m. Alumni should wear red for the game.

Organizers are inviting all in attendance to bring a donation for the Bluffton Food Pantry. Donations will be collected just inside the main entrance to the field.

According to the Bluffton Food Pantry, items that are needed most include: canned meat, tuna, peanut butter, instant potatoes, cake mixes, shampoo, laundry soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, canned fruit, pasta, instant meals and chunky soups.

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Obituary for Mark A. Kohli

Mark A. Kohli, 62, passed away July 23, 2023, at his home.

Mark was born June 24, 1961 in Bluffton, to Francis and Doris (Martz) Kohli who preceded him in death. On June 24, 1995 he married Carol (Gagnon) Kohli who survives.

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