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Lifelong Bluffton resident Helen Edinger will observe her 100th birthday with an open house hosted by her family.

The event is from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, in the chapel of the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, where she is a resident.

The family requests that no gifts are provided. Helen was born on Feb. 2, 1918.

Cards may be sent to:
Helen Edinger
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W. Elm St.
Bluffton, OH 45817

Heidelberg University has announced the names of 369 students named to the fall semester dean's list. Included on the list is Hunter Larcom, a sophomore Biochemistry major from Pandora.

According to Provost Dr. Beth Schwartz, to be named to the dean's list, students must be enrolled full time and meet academic criteria set forth by the university.

J. Denny and Jenny Beaver reveal on Feb. 3

Who’s in the Suit?
 
On Saturday, Feb. 3, between the men’s and women’s games against Rose-Hulman, Bluffton University will reveal which students are in the J. Denny and Jenny Beaver suits. The men’s game starts at 1 p.m. in the Sommer Center.
 
Throughout the year, the two mascots can be found at admissions, advancement and community events. They also routinely cheer on athletes at sporting events.

Jamie Nygaard (left) and Becky Gambrell must be training for the Bluffton Iditarod. The Icon caught them on Spring Street with Esther (in the sled behind Becky) and Lucas Gambrell. That's Jessie, the lead dog, naturally, in the lead.

Norma J. Guthrie, 77, died Jan. 14, 2018, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Norma was born Nov. 20, 1940, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Roy and Eva (Stiles) Shelton.  On Feb. 2, 1958 he married Harold "Gus” Guthrie who survives in Ada.

Paula Scott looking ahead at her first full year as Bluffton chamber director

Paula Scott took a sigh of relief following her first and very successful Blaze of Lights.

At that point, working as an interim chamber director, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce board offered, and she accepted, being CEO of the nearly 200-member organization.

“The momentum at the chamber is fantastic,” she said, as she looks toward events planned this year by the chamber.

On the calendar are traditional events, including the Arts and Crafts show Saturday, May 12, and the Blaze of Lights (Saturday after Thanksgiving).

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