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Jon Kinn named manager of Chiles-Laman, Bluffton

Gordon Diller will continue to assist in a reduced schedule
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2016 - 3:09pm

Jon B. Kinn has been named manager of Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services in Bluffton according to an announcement by Bob Laman,
president, and Gordon Diller, secretary-treasurer.

Kinn is a 1993 graduate of Bluffton High School and 1997 graduate of Bluffton College. He has literally grown up with the company, having started by mowing lawns and washing cars in the summer of 1991.    

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Ever tasted an Oliver Lugibihl hickory nut pie?

They are in season now, and you'd better place your order soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2016 - 2:38pm

To the question, ““Why did you start baking hickory nut pies?” pie-baker Oliver Lugibihl replied, “I probably didn’t have any pecans.”

Then came a grin.

The grin occurred between his breaking a jumbo Moser egg and measuring out some Watkins vanilla, which he insists he likes better than other vanilla, “because of its stronger flavor.”

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Known as the hickory nut pie man, Icon viewers have a rare, seasonal opportunity to purchase one his masterpiece pies on Friday.

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Trevor Bassitt signs letter of intent to attend Ashland

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2016 - 1:09pm

Bluffton High School senior Trevor Bassitt signed a Letter of Intent to participate in track and field at Ashland University. The signing was on Nov. 16.

Trevor will join Coach Jud Logan and the Ashland University track team next fall.

As a high school track athlete, Trevor is the school’s record holder in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.53. He is a two-time state qualifier in the 110m hurdles, a qualifier in the high jump, and won the Division III 110m hurdles in 2016. 

Trevor has been named to the Academic All-Ohio Track and Field Team, in 2015 and 2016.

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Pop-up boutique at Sports Warehouse on Blaze afternoon

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2016 - 1:00pm

The Sports Warehouse, 111 N. Main St., Bluffton, will host a "pop-up boutique," during the afternoon of the Blaze of Lights, according to Natalie Mueller, owner.

The LuLaRoe event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 126. Persons wanting more information may call 419-236-7165.

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Thanksgiving bake sale at MMH Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2016 - 12:46pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will hold its annual Thanksgiving bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, in the Mennonite Memorial Home lobby, 410 W. Elm St.

The sale includes cinnamon rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breads, just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday entertaining.

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121st performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 4

In Founders Hall by 65-membere Bluffton Choral Society
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on November 17, 2016 - 6:00am

Bluffton University will present its 121st performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Founders Hall. The event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken.

Jonathan Wey, visiting conductor, makes his debut conducting the oratorio at Bluffton. The 20-member orchestra includes professional players from the area and some Bluffton faculty and staff. Students join faculty, staff and community members in the 65-voice Bluffton Choral Society.

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