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Tree recognizes retiring chamber director

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 5, 2016 - 8:46pm

There's a new tree on Main Street. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce planted a tree in the Bluffton Public Library lawn recognizing retiring chamber director Fred Steiner. The plaque reads: "In recognition of Fred Steiner’s commitment and years of service to the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce." From left, Gen Akroyd, new chamber director, with board members, Luke Young, Mark Alliman, Doug Luginbill, Phil Zimmerly, Fred Steiner, Larry Hoffman, Jason Brandt, Tammy Whitlow and Bob Inniger. Board members missing are Derek Dukes, Sally Siferd and Connie Kruse.

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And here is the final Bluffton HS honor roll of the school year

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 5, 2016 - 8:26pm

Here is Bluffton High School’s 4th quarter honor roll for 2015-2016:

9th Grade – all A:

Olivia Amstutz, Seth Andreas, Mason Ault, Raychel Avila, Madeline Burghaze, Kennedy Coughlan, Rhett Donaldson, Amelia Mitchell, Katie Prater, Andrew Raeburn, Lily Shadle, Amanda Speicher, Jackson Steinmetz, Isaac Strahan, Derek Swartzlander, Hannah Yost

10th Grade – all A:

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Three deer crossing the road...and off they go

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 5, 2016 - 8:19pm

The Icon slowed down for these three deer as they crossed the Tom Fett Road near Rockport Road in the middle of the afternoon last week.

 

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Ima Jean Badertscher was retire from Triplett Corp.

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 4, 2016 - 4:42pm

Ima Jean Badertscher, 93, died June 4, 2016, at 7:05 a.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Ima Jean was born March 15, 1923, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Gilbert and Carrie (Gallant) Montgomery who preceded him in death. On Oct. 11, 1944 he married Leland Badertscher who survives. 

Ima Jean retired from Triplett Corporation, Bluffton.  She was a member of Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her grandchildren and was a graduate of Mt. Cory High School.

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Say it isn't so

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 3, 2016 - 4:42pm

Denny Edinger, window clerk at the Bluffton post office, sold his last stamp on Friday. After 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service, Edinger retired on Friday. See the story below.

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Someone you know is on the middle school honor roll

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 3, 2016 - 4:09pm

Here is the Bluffton Middel School final honor roll of the 2015-16 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Justin Bishop, Ethan Bogart, Nicole Boyle, Sophia Bricker, Ayden Cupples, Caitlin Dailey, Maeve Donaldson, Landyn Fleharty, Elizabeth Frazier, Jordyn Garmatter, Anna Knauss, Nathan Kupferer, Ian Martz, Reagan Mittendorf, Ellie Nickel, Olivia Parker, Lucas Prichard, Nathan Schaadt, Skyler Scoles, Luke Shadle, Lauren Swartzlander, Jackson Wilson, Cara Young, Bryan Zimmerman, Avery Zuercher

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