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Bluffton chamber gift certificates to the rescue

Bluffton chamber gift certificates to the rescue.

Having problems with gift selections this holiday season? The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has the solution.

You may purchase a chamber gift certificate to give as a gift. The certificates are available from any teller at Citizens National Bank. You may purchase certificates in any monetary amount.

Each certificate is good for 12 months after the date of purchase. Certificates may be used in any Bluffton business.

But the kernel of truth hits the bull's eye aimed at you - Bluffton shopper

SPOILER ENDING
Skip the malls this weekend. Stay in town. Shop local.

IT GETS WORSE
Oh, come on, you’ve heard this before. It’s as dull as a warning to exercise daily or you’ll gain weight.

WEIGHT…WAIT, THAT’S THE PROBLEM
“We” are the problem with our small town if we don’t support our own businesses first.

MARK TWAIN WARNED US
It’s like the weather, says Mark Twain. “Everyone complains about it, but no one does anything about it.”

Events start Friday - parade and lights go on Saturday

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

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.

The Icon spotted this BIKE ONE plate just off Main Street in Ada.

$11.5 million of total goal already achieved

Bluffton chamber members last week learned first-hand about Bluffton University’s $26 million Simply Innovate campaign launched in September.

The campaign was introduced to chamber members during the Nov. 11 chamber breakfast, attended by over 60 persons.

Dr. James Harder, Bluffton University president, told those attending the breakfast that the Simply Innovate tagline describes Bluffton University’s faculty, staff and campus community.

In its September Simply Innovate launch, the university also announced a $1-million gift from Greg and Donna Wannemacher.

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