Bluffton University will present its 116th performance of Handel's "Messiah" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, in Founders Hall. The event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken.
Dr. Mark J. Suderman, professor of music and director of choral activities at the university, will conduct the oratorio for the 11th time at Bluffton, where he has taught since 2000.
Ebenezer Mennonite Church children's choir, Disciple Singers, will present the Christmas musical "Angels we have Heard" Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.
Join Sam, Halo, Slim, Skyler, Holly, and a host of angels as they prepare to make the biggest announcement ever-the birth of Jesus. As the heavenly host prepare for the big day, they think it should be announced in Paris or Rome, anywhere but Bethlehem. Nothing ever happens in Bethlehem.
Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer, & Regula CPAs Dec. 1 ribbon cutting makes it official. The new firm is open on Main Street. To view the entire photo click here.
Stephen J. Halle, 62 of Bluffton and formerly of Lancaster died at 4:12 p.m., Dec. 4, 2011, at Richland Manor, Bluffton. He was born July 26, 1949. in Mesa, Ariz., to Lee Jaygene and Marva Willis Halle. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Willard, Mo. On Feb.18, 1972, he married Brenda Saunders in Mesa, Ariz. and she survives in Bluffton.
There is a tie in the Icon NFL Contest for Week 5. Ben Reineke, Dan Smith and Nancy Armour all accumulated 10 points this week and all picked the same 4 tie-breakers.
Other contestants:
9 points - Andy Althaus, John Clevidence and Mike Burris.
8 points - Bill Edwards and Philip Keeler.
7 points - Becky Warren, Duane Bollenbacher, James Crawfis, Jim Dillman and Mark Sommers.
