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Everything you need to know about the Nov. 26 Blaze of Lights - it's now a one-quarter century Bluffton tradition

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2011 - 11:30am

By Fred Steiner

Q: What's one quarter century old, but ever changing?

A: Bluffton's Blaze of Lights. This year's Blaze continues a tradition launched in 1986 when the Harry and Dorothy Ream outdoor Christmas folk art display moved from rural Jenera to Bluffton.

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St. Mary's host to community Thanksgiving service Sunday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2011 - 6:33am
Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke

Bluffton's community Thanksgiving service, planned by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association, will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

The Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke, pastor of Bluffton Presbyterian Church, is the preacher.

An offering taken will assist the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry. In addition, non-perishable food items will be accepted.

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You call this November temperatures?

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 18, 2011 - 12:25pm

It feels more like late September, but the calendar reads November. Here's the high and low temperatures for the past seven days from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date High Low Prec

Nov. 8 70 53
Nov. 9 65 39 0.13
Nov. 10 45 32 0.01
Nov. 11 44 30
Nov. 12 62 39
Nov. 13 65 53
Nov. 14 69 48 1.01

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Bluffton post office provides Icon with holiday mailing deadlines

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2011 - 1:12pm

The Bluffton Post Office provided The Icon with the 2011 holiday mailing deadlines and deadlines for sending military mail in time for the holidays.

Information is on two printer-friendly attachments at the bottom of this story. The deadline lists provided information for mail going overseas and in the United States.

Information lists Global Express, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International and First-Class mail for domestic and overseas delivery.

The

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BVH cardiac rehabilitation program receives national recertification

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 16, 2011 - 6:26pm

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) has received recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

This recertification means that Blanchard Valley Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program meets or exceeds national benchmarks set by the AACVPR. It also recognizes the program for its commitment to improving quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

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Financial aid night at Bluffton High School Dec. 7

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 16, 2011 - 6:22pm

The Guidance Department of Bluffton High School is sponsoring a financial aid meeting for parents of juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school.

The meeting will be held at the high school cafeteria on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Lawrence Matthews, Director of Financial Aid and Bluffton University, will be the presenter. He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.

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