Santa's coming back to town on Saturday, Dec. 7. His visit, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place at the Shannon Theatre from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
As an added feature, Greg's Pharmacy will take complimentary photos of all youth on Santa's lap.
If you miss Santa this Saturday, no problem, he's returning on Saturday, Dec. 14, for one final visit. On the 14th he'll be in the lobby of First National Bank.
During his Nov. 23 visit, the Icon talked with Santa about lots of Christmas-related things. Here's part of that conversation.
The Romick Railway from Findlay was popular on Main Street during Saturday's Blaze. This is the first year the kiddie ride railroad participated in the Blaze. We'll see it again next year. Click here for a video.
Bluffton resident, Sarah Diller, is one of the Handel "Messiah" soloists this year. The performance is at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, in Founders Hall. We had a brief chat with her about the upcoming event. Here's part of our conversation.
Here's the link to all the information about this year's performance.
What year did you graduate from Bluffton High School?
2007
Rosalie M. Spallinger, 84, died Dec. 4, 2013, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born June 29, 1929, in Lima to the late Daniel and Lilian (Bedford) Clifton. She married Harold Spallinger and he died April 12, 2013.
She retired from RCA Corporation, Findlay, and had previously worked at Triplett Corp., Bluffton.
Survivors include two sons Lynn (Glenda) Spallinger of Pandora, George (Kathy) Spallinger of Findlay, Ill.; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and six step great grandchildren.
The Salvation Army has dropped off Toys for Tots donation boxes in the Bluffton Middle School and High School offices.
New unwrapped toys can be dropped off at both destinations through Thursday, Dec. 12.
The middle school Student Senate is sponsoring a food drive until Dec. 12. Students may donate non-perishable food items (no glass, please). All donated items will go directly to the Bluffton Food Pantry. Each grade level has a goal.
