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Ho, ho, ho!

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 29, 2013 - 9:15am

The stage is set for Bluffton's favorite holiday, The Blaze of Lights, on Saturday. Included in the festivities is the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The North Pole couple will be in Saturday's parade and will meet youth of all ages following the parade in the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.

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No, Virginia, there will be no comet for Christmas this year

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 28, 2013 - 8:43pm

Looks like it didn't make it. One million year old comet Ison apparently disintegrated on its trip around the sun on Nov. 28.

According to USA Today: Like Icarus, comet ISON appears to have flown too close to the sun and broken up in its corona.

Scientists had hoped that the comet from the farthest reaches of the solar system would be able to slingshot around the sun Thursday and emerge streaming a tail visible to the naked eye next month.

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Women's bball: Beavers drop to 2-2 after loss to Scots

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 28, 2013 - 6:09pm

By: Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/womensbasketball/2014/11-26-wb.htm

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Richland Manor December calendar on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 28, 2013 - 5:06pm

Richland Manor is a busy place in December. To view the December daily activities, click here.

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Bluffton Public Library December calendar on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 28, 2013 - 4:58pm

The December calendar for the Bluffton Public Library is now posted on The Icon. To view a printer-friendly copy of the calendar, click here.

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Buttermilk pie - goes great after Thanksgiving

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 28, 2013 - 11:35am

Buttermilk Pie
From Joyce Cook, Ada - Liberty National Bank Cookcook

1/2 cup soft butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup buttermilk*
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream the butter and sugar. Add flour and eggs. Beat well. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into 9-inch uncooked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

*Icon suggested substitute: If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of milk.

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