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Bluffton resident have several incentives to shop local on “Shop Small Saturday,” according to Paula Scott, CEO of Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
CLICK HERE for an Explore Bluffton Shopping Passport. When you spend $10 each at three participating Bluffton merchants you can enter to win $250in Bluffton Bucks.
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For the sixth year, Bluffton Child Development Center will participate in the Blaze of Lights parade and invites public participation.
"This holiday season, we will be collecting items to send care packages for the deployed men and women overseas," said Francine Donathan, Center director.
"We will be walking through the parade with shopping carts to collect donations. Items can also be dropped off at 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 by Tuesday, Dec. 3," she said.
Dennis M. Casper, 75, died on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at 7:10 p.m. at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on July 20, 1944, in Kenton to the late Alva E. and Elwanda J. (Candler) Casper. On Feb. 10, 2017, Dennis married JoAnna Keller and she survives in Bluffton.
Dennis was employed for several years at Ex-Cello Corp. in Lima. He then worked as a machine operator at Rockwell International in Kenton where retired after 30 years.
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Bluffton First Mennonite Church will hold a Red Cross blood drive Thursday, Dec. 5, from 1-6 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.
Soup, sandwiches, cookies, and beverages are available to all donors.
First Mennonite is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Enter by the double doors directly across from Bluffton Middle School. The event is on the second floor, which is handicap accessible at this entrance.
Jocelyn Ochoa’s Christmas art work is this year’s $200 scholarship winner in Reichenbach and Steiner, CPAs, and Samuel W. Diller Co. L.P.A, holiday window artwork contest.
Judged on Nov. 25, the winner’s painting was among 14 judged by a three-judge panel including Jim Fultz, Haley Rossman and Kathy Basinger.
Joceyln’s painting and the 13 other art pieces are displayed in the front window of Reichenbach and Steiner, 140 N. Main St., Bluffton.
Students in the competition are artists from Bluffton HS. Vickie Garmon is the BHS art teacher.
Leaf pickup update:The village will continue to pick up leaves through Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Lots of financial matters make up Bluffton council's agenda tonight.
For starters, council will hear an update on 2020 airport planning. The Bluffton Airport Commission met Nov. 19. Among discussion points includes taxiway rehabilitation to be presented to the FAA next year. The village share of the estimated $600,000 project is $30,000.
Saturday's Blaze of Lights Festival draws families and friends off the couch and away from screens large and small to enjoy a festive day in downtown Bluffton.
The 33rd annual celebration is expected to draw several thousand people to the village, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bluffton’s shops, restaurants and festival vendors are ready to keep visitors busy, warm, and well-fed.
