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Mona Reichenbach, VP, Customer Service Representative at Citizens National Bank (CNB), has announced her retirement effective June 1. Reichenbach’s retirement concludes 40 years of employment with CNB.

The bank will honor Reichenbach at an open house on Friday, May 31, from noon to 3 p.m. in Bluffton. Friends and well-wishers are welcome to attend.

“Throughout Mona’s years of service she has been a great asset to Citizens National Bank, to our customers and our community,” said Lauren Beasley, Bluffton Branch Manager.  “She will be truly missed.”

Think you know all the superheroes or can generate your own slime? Come find out at Bluffton Public Library’s Superhero Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Activities for ages 12 to 18 include a trivia test in game show form, DIY slime, Hero sandwiches and a recent superhero movie, which is sure to please.  Come dressed as your own superhero if you dare! 

Register for this free program by visiting the library at 145 S. Main St. in Bluffton or by calling 419-358-5016 by June 10.

 

Students who have completed grade seven or eight and an accelerated pre-algebra course may attend the fifth annual Bluffton University Junior High Mathematics Enrichment Camp Monday-Thursday, June 10-13.

Led by Dr. Donald Hooley, a professor of mathematics, participants will explore topics such as number theory and introductory cryptology using pencil and paper, calculators and computer software in group settings.

Steven P. Essinger, age 61, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:53 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on March 15, 1952 in Kenton to Paul G. and Wilma A. (Williams) Essinger, his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Arlington. He married Saundra A. Biederman on August 25, 1979 in Kenton and she survives in Alger.

Steven was an Associate at the Honda Manufacturing, East Liberty Plant. He attended Victory Chapel of Praise, Alger. He was a 1970 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. 

The Village of Bluffton will implement automated refuse and recyling collection on June 1. In preparation for the new system all refuse customers will receive one green and one blue container. Watch The Icon for more information this weekend.

Bluffton has a new middle school principal.

Kyle Leatherman, a business and technology teacher at Gibsonburg, was picked by the Bluffton school board to replace Dean Giesige who has accepted a postion at Celina City Schools.

According to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, Leatherman holds a bachelor's and master's degree from Heidelberg. He holds the appropriate licensing as a school principal. He obtained that from the University of Findlay.

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