November 2013

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reminds holiday shoppers that chamber gift certificates make great Christmas gifts.

Certificates are available from any teller at Citizens National Bank's main office in Bluffton.

• Certificates may be purchased in any amount.
• Certficates may be used in any Bluffton business.
• Certificates expiration date is 12 months after the purchase date.
• There is no extra charge for a certificate.
• Recipients have the option of cashing the gift certificate at Citizens National Bank

By: Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/mensbasketball/2014/11-16-mb.htm

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - The Bluffton University men's basketball team was the victim of a late-game run and fell to the Illinois College Blueboys, 87-82, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The home team was able to close the game on a 6-0 spurt to earn the victory over the Beavers, who fell to 1-1 on the season.

By: Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/mensbasketball/2014/11-16-mb.htm

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - The Bluffton University men's basketball team was the victim of a late-game run and fell to the Illinois College Blueboys, 87-82, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The home team was able to close the game on a 6-0 spurt to earn the victory over the Beavers, who fell to 1-1 on the season.

For everything you need to know about the 27th annual Bluffton Blaze of Lights, simply read on.

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY FOR THE ENTIRE BLAZE SCHEDULE.

This year's 27th annual Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's Blaze of Lights is Saturday, Nov. 30, in downtown Bluffton. While many traditional events are planned, so are first-time additions to the Blaze.

Sarah Diller, a Bluffton native and a 2011 Bluffton University graduate, leads the list of soloists for the university’s 118th performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Founders Hall.

Joining Diller, a soprano, are fellow soloists Sandra Agans Krueger, alto; Jon Jurgens, tenor; and Timothy J. Bruno, bass. Conducting the performance is Dr. Mark J. Suderman, a professor of music and director of choral activities at Bluffton.

Drive Time Driving Instructions announces the next Bluffton classes begin on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Drive Time offers:
• 24 hours of required classroom instruction
• 6 sessions scheduled over a two-week  period with your input
• 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training (We'll pick you up and drop you off; no need to come to the office)
• Carefully chosen, highly qualified instructors
• Background checks on all instructors
• Licensed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Click on the website before for more details.

 

Santa is coming to Richland Manor.

Santa invites the community to Richland Manor at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21. You may have your photo taken with Santa, there are Christmas treats available and you may drop off a letter to Santa at the event.

Richland Manor is at 7400 Swaney Road, Bluffton.

A line of strong late season thunderstorms with possible tornadoes and winds gusting to 70 miles per hour moved across Ohio late Sunday breaking poles and knocking down power lines in several areas of AEP Ohio’s service territory. The severe weather has effected service for both transmission and distribution customers.

The Mennonite Memorial Home Service Group will hold a Friday, Nov. 22, bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MMH, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

The bake sale will be in the MMH lobby.

 

Several students teacher assignments will be acted upon at Monday’s November school board meeting, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.

Those include the following Ohio Northern University students from Jan. 21 through May 2:
• Kayle Gorenfio, with Dave Sycks
• Spencer Genson with Kevin King,
• Blade Tacket with Pamela Riffle
• Tony Rader with Scott Huff
• Hillard Crawford with Jackie Bourassa

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