November 2016

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Linda Susan Killen, 64, died at 5:42 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at her home in Columbus Grove, Ohio.

She was born on June 28, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert and Elsie E. (Conn) Killen. They both preceded her in death.

Linda is survived by her daughter:  Elisha (Ben) Reineke of Bluffton; three grandchildren:  Delaney, Brock and Joscelin; three sisters:  Dr. Joyce (Wahid) Killen Shah of Temecula, Calif., Aileen Moening of Columbus Grove, Ohio and Kathleen (Stephen) Kirwen of Perrysburg, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her sister: Carol Killen.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23, is the final day to make a bid on items or purchase them in the Bluffton Public Library's holiday gift basket silent auction.

The auction closes promptly at 5 p.m. and winners will be notified the following week.

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Kerry Patrick Clark will perform in concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, at Pandora United Methodist Church, according to Rev. Duane Kemerley, pastor. The concert is free and a freewill offering will be taken. CDs of the musician will be available for sale at the concert.

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The Bluffton University music department will present “Christmas Festival” during Forum at 11 a.m. on  Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Yoder Recital Hall. 

The event is free and open to the public and will feature University Chorale, directed by Jonathan Wey; Camerata Singers, directed by Mark Suderman; Saxophone Ensemble, coached by Adam Schattschneider; Low Brass Ensemble, directed by Roy Couch; and a vocal solo, directed by Crystal Sellers Battle. 

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 A Thanksgiving Day service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Jenera, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. 

The theme is “All Our Belongings are Gifts of God’s Grace” based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11. 

The choir will sing “Autumn Carol” accompanied by handbells. The church will be decorated with harvest items. 
 

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Icon viewers:

The Breaverdam Memorial Committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our memorial and its dedication possible. The outpoouring of support from the Beaverdam-Bluffton area has  been unbelievable!

The American Legion Post 382 ceremony and the over 400 people attending made this dedication an outstanding event. Thank you again for your support.

Events start Friday - parade and lights go on Saturday

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The Blaze of Lights is more than just a one-day event. In addition to the events taking place on Nov. 26, it includes these elements that continue nightly through Jan. 1:

• the Ream folk art holiday display
• the Gift of Giving light show extravaganza
• Bluffton Main Street business district Christmas window displays
• a tour of Bluffton’s residential yard lighting

Friday and Saturday nights - proceeds to hospital and food pantry

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The Holly Follies are back!

The follies, a weekend of local entertainment held once upon a time in Bluffton were originally part of the Blaze of Lights.

They are back, thanks to Pat Rodabaugh. This year’s performances are at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26, in the Bluffton middle school cafetorium.  Tickets are available at the door at $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for youth 3 and under.

Ticket sale proceeds  are split between the Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary and the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry.

How Will the Women's Center of Bluffton Hospital Benefit Me?: An informal presentation at Bluffton Public Library featuring a representative from Blanchard Valley Health System

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Want to learn more about the latest expansion to the Bluffton Hospital? Bluffton Public Library will host a representative from Blanchard Valley Health System on December 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Gold Leaf Mineral Company was a business here in the 1950s

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Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.

Gold Leaf Mineral Company
Started in Bluffton, 1954;
Owner – Paul Steiner

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