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It was a dark and stormy night.
And, it was Oct. 31, 2019.
However, Bluffton’s Halloweener’s had a Plan B. It is this: when the weather’s howling outside, go inside.
And, so places like the Bluffton Public Library, Bluffton Family Recreation and the English Lutheran Church attracted more candy that you’d find tossed in a homecoming parade.
The Icon shares some of the costume-wearers photos in this first in a two-part series.
Bluffton Senior Citizens Association will hold a memorial service for its members who have died in the past 12 months. The remembrance is part of the association’s annual meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at the Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.
The meeting includes an election of new board members. Three will be elected from a list of five candidates: Phyllis George, David Herr, Mar Ann Gallant, Wade Oberly, and Bev Baxter.
Three members who turn 90 in November will receive life memberships. They are Bruno Maroscher, Sara Jane Amstutz and Marian Kissling.
An open house for Keith and Shirley Sommer's 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at Grace Mennonite Church's Fellowship Hall, Pandora.
Bulb forcing is the topic of the 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, meeting of the Bluffton and Pandora Area Gardeners. This hands-on demonstration will be led by Dr. Richard Deerhake, Master Gardener Volunteer, and includes planting your own bulbs to take home. Participants have the choice of either hyacinth, tulips, or daffodil bulbs, and the cost is $12. The fee covers bulbs (10-12), special bulb potting soil and handouts.
Bluffton High School’s 2019 representatives to the American Legion Buckeye Boys and Girls State were recognized recently by the Bluffton American Legion Post, who sponsored their attendance in the programs.
Student participants told legion members about their experiences during the recognition.
Students were
• Raina Runk, daughter of Tim and Megan Runk
• Neil Metzger, son of Mike and Amy Metzger
• Zachary Taylor, son of Matthew and Stefanie Taylor
• Angelica Williams, daughter of Roxanne Williams and Brent Reichenbach
(not pictured).
