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Crime Victim Services volunteer guardianship info session on Nov. 12

The next Crime Victim Services information session on volunteer guardianship is Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Elysia Bush of Bluffton, director, Elderly Victim Ministry and CVS Guardian Programs.

The sessions take place in the CVS training room, 220 N. Elizabeth St., Lima. This session is from noon to 1 p.m.

Bush said, “Helping a vulnerable person live to that person’s full potential deepens the reach of Allen and Putnam County’s caring community."

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Chris Driesbach performs at Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Evangelical Church hosts Chris Driesbach on Sunday, Nov. 10 at both 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. At 9:20 a.m., Driesbach will share his presentation "A visit with a Christian song writer and former atheist."

Driesbach is a Christian musician, who travels the nation sharing his journey from atheist to Christian songwriter. He's originally from New Orleans, where his home and church were nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  After rebuilding, Chris "hit the road" to share his message of thanks through music. 

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Don't mess with my routine

A mother's musings

I am a creature of routine. I cannot tell if I have always been this way or if I were driven to it by having children.

I find my children thrive in routine - regular meal times, set bedtimes, a structured pattern to the rest and play of their day.  My own children are so driven by routine that even on vacation, far from home, my daughter will ask "Where will we have quiet time after lunch today, Mommy?"

If my two-year-old doesn't nap, my eye starts twitching. And if we don't go to the library on Tuesdays, then the whole day is off-kilter.  

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What's your bid?

A Radio Flyer tricycle is among the countless items available at this month's Bluffton Public Library holiday silent auction. The trike is an annual donation from Dick Boehr to the auction. Watch the Icon for a complete list of auction items

Meet the BHS October student of the month

Rebekah Hoff hopes to pursue a career in pediatric nursing

Rebekah Hoff, a junior, is the Bluffton High School October student of the month.

She is involved in  Latin Club, Math Club, SADD Club, band, band council, National Honor Society, Renaissance, Allen County Junior Fairboard, Beaverdam Bunch and Future Shepherds 4-H clubs and St. John Mennonite Church as an AWANA teacher and youth group member.

She is on the varsity soccer and softball teams, was a gold scholar athlete, was a member of the 2017 NWC champion soccer team and 2019 NWC champion softball team.

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Brett Prothro performs with MMCM in next Town Hall Concert

A trio performance Saturday, Nov. 16

Bluffton folk singer-songwriter Brett Prothro will perform in concert with Christina Eltrevoog and Matthew Pittman at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall in the next Town Hall Concert performance.

Eltrevoog and Pittman make up an acoustic dou called Michael and Christina Marie (MMCM). 

Some background on the performers:
In 2017, MMCM  began performing one another’s songs as an acoustic duo. They have collaborated ever since, writing and performing throughout the United States.

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