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Someone will knock on your door Thursday night

Bluffton residents doors will knock often between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, during the trick-or-treat hours. Here's a group of Halloweeners from last year, from left, Avery Smith, Gracie and Toby Yarnell and Jackson Bowlus.

Senior Center celebrates 45 years in November

45 years on Main Street.

It’s a busy month in November for the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.

The Center will celebrate its 45th anniversary with an open house from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5. The celebration includes cake and hors d’oeuvres. Following the open house is one of the twice-monthly community meals, which starts at 6 p.m.

During its Monday, Nov. 9, annual meeting, members who died from Nov. 1, 2014, through Oct. 31, 2015, will be remembered.

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Boyd Watkins worked for the Village of Bluffton public works department for 30 years

William Boyd Watkins, 83, died Oct. 27, 2015, at 10:54 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital.

Boyd was born April 5, 1932, in Bluffton to George and Agnes (Jones) Watkins who preceded him in death.

Boyd worked for the Village of Bluffton for 30 years in the public works department. He was a member of the First Missionary Church, Bluffton, and was an army veteran. 

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Rosezella Watkins of Lima and 17 nieces and nephews.

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Parkes Power Equipment can get you ready for winter

Parkes Power Equipment, State Route 103, Jenera, can provide you with everything you need for winter snow removal.

Chad Parkes says, "Stop in and check out our snowblower equipment and accessories."

Parkes Power Equipment
State Route 103
Jenera
419-365-0002

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The Dough Hook now taking turkey orders

Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook reminds Icon viewers that it's time to order your Bowman and Landes fresh, never frozen, free-range turkey for Thanksgiving.

Whole turkeys:
$3.39 per pound - ranging in size from 10 to 12 pounds all the way to 27-plus pounds

Fresh turkey breasts:
• $6.19 per pound -sizes available from 4 to 10 pounds

The Dough Hook
117 N. Main St.
Bluffton
419-369-4264

 

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