Here's everything you need to know about Bluffton's Blaze of Lights taking place on Saturday, Nov. 28.
The Blaze of Lights is more than just a one-day event. In addition to the events taking place on Nov. 28, 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
Tammy S. Persich, 53, died Nov. 23, 2015, at her Pandora residence. Tammy was born Jan. 26, 1962 in Steubenville, Ohio, to Lawrence and Barbara (Lathem) Everson who preceded her in death.
Yes, the Shriners will be in the Blaze of Lights parade on Saturday, Nov. 28. In fact, there will be lots of Shriners and this year's parade already has over 100 units. That means 60 minutes of parade watching. The parade starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Christine H. Purves, 96 of Bluffton died Nov. 25, 2015. at Willow Ridge, Bluffton.
She was born Sept. 14, 1919, in Berne, Ind., to Carl and Martha (Baumgartner) Habegger. On Aug. 28, 1943, she married John H. Purves (Jack), who preceded her in death. They were married 58 years. Mrs. Purves graduated from Berne High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She was a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, an honorary music society.
Bluffton Family Recreation has launched its 2016 annual campaign, according to Joseph Beagle, director.
The campaign’s goal of $60,000 will assist BFR in upgrading its existing programs, fitness center and sports services.
“BFR continues to reinvent itself by adding new and upgrading our existing programs, in addition to providing the community with a fitness center and sports services,” he said.
He noted several programs in 2016 that benefit the community.
