Oscar Velasquez shows his 2010 holiday painting in front of the public library, just at the spot where he depicts this year's scene. Velasquez unveiled his ninth Bluffton holiday painting at the Blaze of Lights. This year's scene is in honor of the library's 75th anniversary.
The original work is watercolor and acrylic. Art collectors have three print choices of the scene. Each print is signed.
Richard L. Bloom, 65, of Bluffton died Dec. 1, 2010, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 13, 1945, in Lima to Richard F. and Betty Ballinger Bloom. On April 27, 1963 he married Judith Minnig and she survives.
Mr. Bloom retired from Tower Automotive, Bluffton. He was a member of the Bluffton Presbyterian Church where he has served as a deacon. He was a graduate of Bath High School.
Lavina Creeger will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house on Sunday, Dec. 5. The party is from 3 to 5 p.m., at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Road, Bluffton.
