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Jan Basinger, Bluffton EMS chief, provided The Icon with the October EMS runs.

 

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A public auction takes place at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at 509 N. Edwards St., Ada. The complete listing of auction items are in an attachment at the bottom of this story; and also are listed on The Icon classified page under Notices.

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Is there anything more delicious than a homemade pie? On Friday, over 120 people took their fill of pies during the pie baking contest and spaghetti dinner hosted by Maple Crest Senior Living Village in Bluffton. 

Eighteen pies were entered and judged in three categories. Kim Keck and Amber Henry combined their skills and won the title of Best of Show with their Apple Caramel Pecan and shared the $100 grand prize. Each winner in the other categories won $50 for first, $25 for second and $15 for third place.

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Starting Nov. 9, Bluffton Public Library will be filled with more than 50 gift packages, with something for all interests, budgets and age levels.  All packages will feature "buy now" prices.

Packages include numerous local business products, a Dyson vacuum, American Girl doll and book, Disney tickets, Amish B & B getaway, Dollywood tickets, Redbox, hair care, car care, camping, collectibles, restaurant and movie certificates, and much more.

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Canda Schmutz places pie samples on a serving table in preparation of Maple Crest's pie baking contest on Friday evening. A story on this page lists the winners.

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Lowell Keith Amstutz, 81, Bluffton, died Oct. 31, 2013, at Blanchard Valley Hospital at 6:45 p.m.  

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Colleen (Cummins) Amstutz as well as his brothers James (Sue Ellen) Amstutz and Marlin (Gloria) Amstutz.

Along with his wife and brothers, he is survived by seven children: Diana Amstutz, Findlay, Cheryl (Roger) Watkins, Brownsmills, New Jersey, Kim (John) Thomas, Freesoil, Mich., Robin (Mike) Hicks, Bluffton, Mark (Lorie) Amstutz, Findlay, Michael (Kathie) Amstutz, Bluffton, and Steven (Elaine) Amstutz, Columbus Grove.

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