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By Bryson Hartzler, sports information assistant

Bluffton University will host the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the university’s nature preserve.

If you haven’t already done so, mark Saturday, Nov. 24, on your calendar. It’s the 26th annual Bluffton Blaze of Lights.

Here’s an update on the event:
4 p.m. Ice sculpturer downtown
4 p.m. Parade line up on Snider Road
5 p.m. Parade
5:55 p.m. Reading of the Christmas story by John George
6 p.m. Lighting of the Ream Holiday Folk Art Display
     (Note: this is one hour earlier than previous years)
6:15 p.m. Bluffton High School Show Choir performs

Anna Crisp reigned as the 2012 Bluffton High School homecoming queen. Matthew Deter was named king. Although rain dampened much of Friday, forcing the tops down on the court convertibles during the parade, the spirit of the event was festive. 

Here are some pre-parade photos.

Click here to view information, photos of all members of the court, plus videos.

After the rains stopped The Icon caught up with the BHS homecoming court. Anna Crisp is the 2012 queen and Matt Deter is the king. Members of the court we were able to round up are standing, from left, Nathan Bunch, Anna Crisp, Julie Althaus, Olivia Sneary and Jill Steinmetz. Click for parade photos.

Amerigas Belles & Beaux League
Scores bowled on: Oct.14
Men’s High Game
John Dailey                                288
Rick Baker                                 236
John Dailey                                225
Brandon Falk                               223

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Here's an interesting "ink blotter" advertising piece from Ada. It's from Barney's City Cigar Store, first door north of First National Bank.

The owner, H.M. "Barney" McGonigle, of Ada, offered all kinds of hot sandwiches, home made pies and soups, smoky goods and pool.

The store's "instant service" offered the best coffee in town. Here's the question that ages you: Can you explain the purpose of an ink blotter?

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

 

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