You are here

Home

All Bluffton Icon News

Return of the Shriners

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2015 - 4:22pm

Yes, the Shriners will be in the Blaze of Lights parade on Saturday, Nov. 28. In fact, there will be lots of Shriners and this year's parade already has over 100 units. That means 60 minutes of parade watching. The parade starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

»

Christine Purves was a teacher in Bluffton and overseas, involved in many Bluffton University programs

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2015 - 4:07pm

Christine H. Purves, 96 of Bluffton died Nov. 25, 2015. at Willow Ridge, Bluffton. 

She was born Sept. 14, 1919, in Berne, Ind., to Carl and Martha (Baumgartner) Habegger. On Aug. 28, 1943, she married John H. Purves (Jack), who preceded her in death. They were married 58 years. Mrs. Purves graduated from Berne High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She was a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, an honorary music society.

Section: 
Obituaries
»

BFR launches 2016 annual campaign - with $60,000 goal

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2015 - 3:41pm

Bluffton Family Recreation has launched its 2016 annual campaign, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

The campaign’s goal of $60,000 will assist BFR in upgrading its existing programs, fitness center and sports services.

“BFR continues to reinvent itself by adding new and upgrading our existing programs, in addition to providing the community with a fitness center and sports services,” he said.

He noted several programs in 2016 that benefit the community.

Section: 
Bluffton Family YMCA
»

Paul Dyck is this year's Blaze "switch-hitter" MHCO representatives serve as parade marshals

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2015 - 8:43am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO), celebrating its 60th annivesary year, will be recognized during the Saturday, Nov. 28, Blaze of Lights.

Terry Mullenhour, chairperson of the Village Cultural Affairs Committee, who choses the switch hitter and parade marshals said that the committee chose MHCO because of their anniversary year and their long committment of service to the community.

Paul Dyck, retired administrator, is this year's "switch hitter." In addition, several residents and associates serve as parade marshals.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 13 at Yoder Recital Hall

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on November 25, 2015 - 6:58am

Bluffton University’s Camerata Singers and University Chorale will headline “A Festival of Lessons and Carols,” the university’s Christmas choral concert, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens. They are available online, at http://tickets.bluffton.edu, or in person at the Marbeck Center information desk.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

University presents Messiah Dec. 6

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on November 25, 2015 - 6:57am

Bluffton University will present its 120th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Founders Hall. The event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken.

Dr. Mark J. Suderman, professor of music and director of choral activities at the university, will conduct the oratorio for the 14th time at Bluffton, where he has taught since 2000. The 20-member orchestra includes professional players from the area and some Bluffton faculty and staff. Students join faculty, staff and community members in the 65-voice Bluffton Choral Society.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Pages