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Bluffton artist has three works in Findlay Art League show

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 11:57am

Bluffton resident Pauline Kinsinger Edie Watts had three art pieces accepted int the Findlay Art League juried November Fall 2019 show. 

The three works are in oils.  "Charlie" the turtle and "Fins Up" the Siamese Fighting Fish both took about three plus months to complete. The wave is titled "Light Breaker." 

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Meet the BHS October student of the month

Rebekah Hoff hopes to pursue a career in pediatric nursing
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 6, 2019 - 1:17pm

Rebekah Hoff, a junior, is the Bluffton High School October student of the month.

She is involved in  Latin Club, Math Club, SADD Club, band, band council, National Honor Society, Renaissance, Allen County Junior Fairboard, Beaverdam Bunch and Future Shepherds 4-H clubs and St. John Mennonite Church as an AWANA teacher and youth group member.

She is on the varsity soccer and softball teams, was a gold scholar athlete, was a member of the 2017 NWC champion soccer team and 2019 NWC champion softball team.

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It was a dark and stormy night

So, Bluffton Halloweeners celebrated indoors
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2019 - 9:13pm

LOTS OF PHOTOS 
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It was a dark and stormy night.

And, it was Oct. 31, 2019.

However, Bluffton’s Halloweener’s had a Plan B. It is this: when the weather’s howling outside, go inside.

And, so places like the Bluffton Public Library,  Bluffton Family Recreation and the English Lutheran Church attracted more candy that you’d find tossed in a homecoming parade.

The Icon shares some of the costume-wearers photos in this first in a two-part series.

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Senior Center memorial service Nov. 11

Bruno Maroscher, Sara Jane Amstutz, Marian Kissling, receive life memberships
Posted by LizGH on November 1, 2019 - 2:00pm

Bluffton Senior Citizens Association will hold a memorial service for its members who have died in the past 12 months. The remembrance is part of the association’s annual meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at the Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.

The meeting includes an election of new board members. Three will be elected from a list of five candidates: Phyllis George, David Herr, Mar Ann Gallant, Wade Oberly, and Bev Baxter. 

Three members who turn 90 in November will receive life memberships. They are Bruno Maroscher, Sara Jane Amstutz and Marian Kissling.

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50th wedding anniversary open house Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2019 - 3:25pm

An open house for Keith and Shirley Sommer's 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at Grace Mennonite Church's Fellowship Hall, Pandora.

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Gardeners hold bulb forcing workshop on Nov. 5

Posted by LizGH on October 30, 2019 - 6:00am

Bulb forcing is the topic of the 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, meeting of the Bluffton and Pandora Area Gardeners. This hands-on demonstration will be led by Dr. Richard Deerhake, Master Gardener Volunteer, and includes planting your own bulbs to take home. Participants have the choice of either hyacinth, tulips, or daffodil bulbs, and the cost is $12. The fee covers bulbs (10-12), special bulb potting soil and handouts.

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