Darrell Elden White, 86, died Nov. 24, 2019, at Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. Darrell was born April 6, 1933, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, to the late Richard and Gertrude Louise (Hughes) White. On Feb. 4, 1956, he married H. Patricia (Witherup) White and she preceded him in death on May 29, 1976. He later married Mary Linn (Kempf) White on Sept. 24, 1983, and she survives in Pandora.
Here's where you can stock up on lots a cookies for the holidays.
Et Cetera Shop, 327 N. Main St., Bluffton, invites Icon viewers to a Cookie Walk, from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30.
Fill your plate with cookies. Cookies will be weighed at $10 per pound. One half of the proceeds go to the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry; the other half goes to Mennonite Central Committee's "Baking for a better future" projec.
The 1966-67 Bluffton High School boys' basketball team.
From left Bob Yant, Greg Luginbuhl, Steve Sutter, Dave Smucker, Jim Ehrman, Jim Opperman, Nelson White, Larry Eikenbary, Max Eastman and Dave Burkholder.
The team went 12-8. Less then 10 points would have given BHS an NWC title. Games were played in the old BHS gym.
The Bluffton University men's basketball team played host to Heidelberg University on Saturday, Nov. 23, in a non-conference matchup. The Beavers controlled the game from the get go, only allowing Heidelberg to take the lead once in a 68-56 victory for the good guys. Bluffton improved to 2-2 overall, while Heidelberg fell to 1-3 on the season.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Oberlin College on Saturday, Nov. 23, for an early afternoon matchup. The Beavers secured a tight 87-85 victory over the Yeowomen in overtime. The women kept their undefeated streak alive at 3-0 following the victory.
Riley Creek Pharmacy, 112 E. Main St., Pandora, has a special storewide donation project planned for Saturday, Nov. 30.
On Nov. 30, the store will donate 5% of its gift sales to Lifewise Academy Pandora-Gilboa (Donation applies to front end sales on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 only.)
By Cort Reynolds Opening game vs. Cory-Rawson
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girl basketball team tipped off its season with a 37-30 loss to local rival Cory-Rawson in the semifinals of the annual McDonald's Holiday Tournament Friday night.
Bluffton will take on backyard league rival Allen East in the consolation game Saturday night at 6 p.m. Arlington will face Cory-Rawson in the championship game following the third-place contest.
Bluffton University will present its 124th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall. While tickets are free, seats must be reserved at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or at Marbeck Center.
Bridge Bereavement Services, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will host its December presentation of the “Living through Loss” series on Monday, Dec. 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This presentation, “Guilt, Anger and Challenges” takes place in Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St. Findlay. Light refreshments will be provided.
“Guilt, Anger and Challenges” will discuss the range of emotions individuals may feel after the loss of a loved one, particularly guilt and anger.
