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Ada public auction Nov. 7

A public auction takes place at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at 509 N. Edwards St., Ada. The complete listing of auction items are in an attachment at the bottom of this story; and also are listed on The Icon classified page under Notices.

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Apple caramel pecan pie grand prize winner at Maple Crest

Is there anything more delicious than a homemade pie? On Friday, over 120 people took their fill of pies during the pie baking contest and spaghetti dinner hosted by Maple Crest Senior Living Village in Bluffton. 

Eighteen pies were entered and judged in three categories. Kim Keck and Amber Henry combined their skills and won the title of Best of Show with their Apple Caramel Pecan and shared the $100 grand prize. Each winner in the other categories won $50 for first, $25 for second and $15 for third place.

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More than 50 gift packages in library's November fundraiser

Starting Nov. 9, Bluffton Public Library will be filled with more than 50 gift packages, with something for all interests, budgets and age levels.  All packages will feature "buy now" prices.

Packages include numerous local business products, a Dyson vacuum, American Girl doll and book, Disney tickets, Amish B & B getaway, Dollywood tickets, Redbox, hair care, car care, camping, collectibles, restaurant and movie certificates, and much more.

Care for a piece?

Canda Schmutz places pie samples on a serving table in preparation of Maple Crest's pie baking contest on Friday evening. A story on this page lists the winners.

Lowell Amstutz funeral service Nov. 4

Lowell Keith Amstutz, 81, Bluffton, died Oct. 31, 2013, at Blanchard Valley Hospital at 6:45 p.m.  

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Colleen (Cummins) Amstutz as well as his brothers James (Sue Ellen) Amstutz and Marlin (Gloria) Amstutz.

Along with his wife and brothers, he is survived by seven children: Diana Amstutz, Findlay, Cheryl (Roger) Watkins, Brownsmills, New Jersey, Kim (John) Thomas, Freesoil, Mich., Robin (Mike) Hicks, Bluffton, Mark (Lorie) Amstutz, Findlay, Michael (Kathie) Amstutz, Bluffton, and Steven (Elaine) Amstutz, Columbus Grove.

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Dorothy Herrmann worked at Triplett Corp. for 43 years

Dorothy E. Herrmann, 86, died Nov. 1, 2013, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born June 11, 1927, in Columbus Grove to the late John M. and Esther H. (Leichty) Dunbar. On June 15, 1946, she married John R. Herrmann and he preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1991.

Mrs. Herrmann retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton after 43 years.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bluffton where she had served on parish council. She enjoyed bowling and had played on the Triplett Corp. softball team. She was a 1945 graduate of Bluffton High School.

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