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Ebenezer Mennonite children's Christmas program Dec. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2013 - 9:51pm

Ebenezer Mennonite Church Children’s Christmas program will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the CMC.  The service includes performances by the Disciple Singers, Cherubs, and Bell Choirs. 

The church is located at 8905 Columbus Grove Bluffton Road, Bluffton.  An afterglow will be held following the program.  Everyone is invited.

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Worship
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He's back! Saturday morning at Shannon Theatre!

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2013 - 9:07pm

Santa's coming back to town on Saturday,  Dec. 7. His visit, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place at the Shannon Theatre from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

As an added feature, Greg's Pharmacy will take complimentary photos of all youth on Santa's lap.

If you miss Santa this Saturday, no problem, he's returning on Saturday, Dec. 14, for one final visit. On the 14th he'll be in the lobby of First National Bank.

During his Nov. 23 visit, the Icon talked with Santa about lots of Christmas-related things. Here's part of that conversation.

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Regional news
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All aboard!

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2013 - 8:59pm

The Romick Railway from Findlay was popular on Main Street during Saturday's Blaze. This is the first year the kiddie ride railroad participated in the Blaze. We'll see it again next year. Click here for a video.

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Sarah Diller talks about her "Messiah" solo debut on Dec. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2013 - 8:14pm

Bluffton resident, Sarah Diller, is one of the Handel "Messiah" soloists this year. The performance is at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, in Founders Hall. We had a brief chat with her about the upcoming event. Here's part of our conversation.

Here's the link to all the information about this year's performance.

What year did you graduate from Bluffton High School?
2007

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People
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Rosalie Spallinger 1929-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2013 - 2:12pm

Rosalie M. Spallinger, 84, died Dec. 4, 2013, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born June 29, 1929, in Lima to the late Daniel and Lilian (Bedford) Clifton. She married Harold Spallinger and he died April 12, 2013.

She retired from RCA Corporation, Findlay, and had previously worked at Triplett Corp., Bluffton.  

Survivors include two sons Lynn (Glenda) Spallinger of Pandora, George (Kathy) Spallinger of Findlay, Ill.; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and six step great grandchildren.

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Obituaries
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What's for lunch in December in Bluffton schools?

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2013 - 8:59pm

What's for lunch in December in the Bluffton schools? Here's the menus.

Click here for elementary and middle school menu

Click here for high school menu

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