When Fred sent me this photo, I just groaned. I knew it wasn't a good idea to leave him alone with my dad's slides and photos....sure enough, one has resurfaced. Dad labeled all of his slides and photos but this one had been digitized without a date identification. My best guess was that I was 8 because my brother, John (far right) is 8 years older and looks about 16 in the photo.
The Icon has a Santa's sleigh-full of memories. Each has a Bluffton touch. We've collected several stories we've posted in past Christmases and packaged them just for you on this Christmas Eve.
And, if you don't mind, the Icon will take a brief holiday vacation. So, excuse us while we open presents. We'll be back with new material on Dec. 26.
Simply open the attachment at the bottom of this story, or view our stories on the flip book below.
The Icon is aware of the following Christmas eve church services in the Bluffton area.
Churches not listed are invited to submit Christmas eve service information to: [email protected].
Bluffton Baptist A Christmas Eve service begins at 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 345 County Line Road.
Having last-minute holiday shoppin problems?
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has the solution.
You may purchase a chamber gift certificate to give as a gift. The certificates are available from any teller at Citizens National Bank. You may purchase certificates in any monetary amount.
Each certificate is good for 12 months after the date of purchase. Certificates may be used in any Bluffton business.
The community is invited to Christmas Eve services at the Bluffton English Lutheran Church.
A family candlelight service of holy communion will begin at 7 p.m., with the children present helping with an interactive re-telling of the Christmas story.
A festival candlelight service of lessons and carols with holy communion will begin at 11 p.m.
The English Lutheran Church is located at 111 Grove St., Bluffton. For more information, call 419-358-2591 or email: [email protected].
The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers, set the 2015 meeting schedule and approve temporary authorizations for 2015.
Bluffton had several wrestlers perform well at the Allen County invitational Wrestling Tournament held over the weekend at Bluffton.
The tourney's most valuable player was Wes Buettner (195) of Delphos St. John's. In 2012 he was the MVP at 152. Elida won the event scoring 290 points.
THIS WEEK AT JEANNE'S KITCHEN
This week Jeanne will be visiting her family, but Karen will keep the kitchen running for breakfast and lunch. This Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To place a carry out order, please call Karen at 419-296-4384.
We will be closed December 25 and 26 for the Christmas
holiday and open for regular hours on December 30 and 31.
We will have our special New Year's Eve Buffet on December 31.
Two events are planned at the Bluffton Public Library early this week before the library closes Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for Christmas vacation.
On Monday, Dec. 22, Santa’s fire truck will be at the library at 6 p.m. The event will include a visit from Santa, members of the Bluffton fire department, a big red truck and stories and games.
On Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 3:30 p.m. the movie “Elf” will be shown. Bring some cookies to share if you wish.
