Kay Miller, 62, of Bluffton, died on Oct. 22, 2016.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1953, in Hilliard, Ohio, to A.C. and Theresa Montgomery, who survive. She married Dave Miller on July 12, 1975, and he survives.
Kay was a graduate of Bethany College. She was very involved in the Bluffton Schools, serving many years as the president of the PTO and later serving many years on the school board.
Harold E. Rau, 84, died Oct. 22, 2016 at his home in Bluffton. Harold was born April 9, 1932, at home in Paulding County, Ohio, to the late Ross and Edna (Titler) Rau.
He graduated from Continental High School in the class of 1950. On June 14, 1952, Harold married Ada (Buckmaster) Rau at the Mt. Calvary Church in Ayersville.
Harold Served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 as a medic and was in the Army reserves from 1955 to 1957.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Bluffton University men's soccer team gave Rose-Hulman all it wanted during a first half that saw the Engineers take a slim 1-0 lead into the break. A flurry of five goals in less than 20 minutes to start period two propelled the home team to a 6-0 victory on Saturday, Oct. 22. Bluffton stands 3-13 overall and 0-7 in the HCAC, while Rose-Hulman improved to 11-5 with a spotless 7-0 mark in Heartland Conference action.
The Bluffton University football team welcomed Manchester University on a windy but comfortable Saturday, Oct. 22. The Beavers improved to 6-1 (4-1 HCAC) on the season after a convincing 34-6 victory. The Spartans remain winless, dropping to 0-7 (0-5 HCAC).
By Fred-in-Stein
Ready for a couple Bluffton ghost stories?
Here’s one you’ve probably never heard. I’ll share two versions.
Sometime in the early 1980s Rolland Stratton, longtime Bluffton resident, told me his version from memory. I wrote it down after hearing it, wondering if he was telling me the truth.
Then, in a dusty file folder in a forgotten drawer in third floor of the town hall – before it was renovated - I discovered the second version. It was beautifully hand-scribed in India ink, almost too faded to read.
You want to put stop at the Bluffton Public Library on your Thursday Halloween schedule. That's because Bluffton library teen volunteers host their annual haunted library fun house.
The evening includes crafts and snacks, refreshments, games and coloring opportunities plus a “Scare Zone.”
And, the Bluffton Icon photographer, Fred-in-Stein, will take photos of Halloweeners for use on the Icon.
Here are details:
Events take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
What are your Saturday Bluffton plans? There’s a lot going on. Here’s a sampling:
• Farmers’ Market, Citizens National Bank parking lot, South Main Street.
From 8:30 a.m. to noon, the final market of the season is Saturday, Oct. 29.
• Cars and Coffee
The final cars and coffee of the season is from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, according to Tim Boutwell of Heated Vehicle Storage, 906 N. Main St.
Riley Creek United Methodist Church, rural Pandora, holds afternoon of hymns and songs on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m.
"Music from many eras will weave together a tapestry of faith and the message of redemption. Bring your voice in whatever condition it is and raise a joyful noise together with a great chorus of others as we sing the hymns that are the soundtrack of our heritage and inspiration,” said Rev. Duane Kimberley, pastor.
HIS Blank Canvas, an art ministry, will be shared at the event.
