August 2015

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Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus sent in their RSVP, so now the work begins.

It’s August but the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce Blaze of Lights Committee work is underway.

This year’s Blaze of Lights is Saturday, Nov. 28.

PARADE INVITE LETTER AND APPLICATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.

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One week to go and school begins.

In the meantime, several events of interest take place this weekend in Bluffton.

Storytime at the Farmers’ Market
Bluffton Public Library moves its Saturday morning Storytime to the Bluffton Farmers’ Market.

Esther Birkey, youth services coordinator, will read books to youngsters from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Farmers’ market vendors are invited to read a book or two, also.

The Farmers’ Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Citizens National Bank parking lot.

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Leland Robert Garmatter, 82, died Aug. 21, 2015, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

Leland was born March 20, 1933 in Bluffton to Gideon and Mable (Burkholder) Garmatter who preceded him in death. On Oct. 31, 1959 he married Sandra Bassitt Garmatter who survives.

Leland retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant. He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

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Icon Viewers:

We at Stratton Greenhouses, Inc. would like to thank all of our flowerpot sponsors for the 2015 season. You can walk up and down Main St. and read the labels, but we would like to thank everyone for their contributions.

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First Mennonite Church will offer a five-week Sunday school class for college and university students, beginning Sept. 27, from 9:15-10:15 a.m.

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Bluffton High School girls' golf team went to 3-1 after a one-stroke win over Elmwood. Alivia Konig was the medalist.

Open the attachment below for individual scores.

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The Bluffton Icon seeks a writer for Bluffton High School varsity football games.

The writer could be a student, parent or sports fan. The writer will receive a sports pass to all games and will be paid for each story. Contact [email protected] if interested.

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Where do the Pirates play? What day and what time is the game?

The entire Bluffton junior high through high school fall sports schedule is provided by the Icon in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Viewers will soon be able to check the schedule on the Icon's Sports Calendar. We'll let you know when it is ready to view.

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Students are returning to campus and the September Bluffton University calendar is full of events. It follows:

Bluffton University arts and events: August/September 2015
Events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise.

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Ottoville High School's golf team defeated Bluffton eariler this week.

Individual results are below this story.

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