The women's game report is below the men's report.
Bluffton University women's and men's basketball teams both won in Dec. 4 contests. The men's game follows.
Men's game
The Bluffton University men's basketball team played host to league foe Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in what was the first conference matchup of the season.
The Beavers controlled the game from the tip, never allowing the Lions to take a lead despite a late comeback try that fell just short for MSJ in Bluffton's 64-61 victory.
The Pandora United Methodist Church choir will be presenting their Christmas cantata, “Shout the Good News!” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service, at 108 E. Washington St. (St. Rt. 12), Pandora.
Refreshments will be available in the fellowship hall afterward the service.
The cantata was written by written by Lloyd Larson. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Vs. Cancer program welcomes its inaugural class of Vs. Cancer Ambassadors, including James Grandey, head baseball coach at Bluffton University.
Comprised of current and former coaches, players and members of the press, Baseball Vs. Cancer Ambassadors represent the athletic community’s shared resolve to raise awareness and funds for a world without childhood brain tumors.
“I am honored to have been selected as one of the first Vs. Cancer Ambassadors,” said Grandey.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
When is it appropriate to lie to your children?
The reason I'm even asking myself that question is because my father-in-law has severe dementia/Alzheimer's and there are scenarios where lying to him is actually the best thing to do for him, in that moment.
When my father-in-law first went into the nursing home, he was perpetually panicky about the cost of his care and would demand my husband tell him how much was in his bank account. In this case, lying to him was the best thing to do.
With Colossians 3:4, “When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory,” serving as their verse and pastor Melissa Florer-Bixler serving as their guide, the Bluffton University community explored the theme “Jesus: More than a Feeling” during Bluffton University’s semiannual Spiritual Life Week.
Bridge Home Health and Hospice offers “Holiday Memories” grief support program for children ages 6 to 12 who have lost a loved one, allowing them to remember those who have passed in a healthy setting.
This event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay.
Holiday Memories is offered through Bridge’s Group S.T.A.R. (Special Times, Always Remembered). Dinner will be provided for the children and RSVP is required by Dec. 5.
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one and the Tree of Remembrance memorial service provides a forum where families can come together to express their grief, but also find peace for years to come.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services will hold its Tree of Remembrance memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 8, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.
Persons attending may begin arriving at 1 p.m. A brief memorial service is at 2 p.m.
Bluffton council approved a recommendation to pave the village-owned parking lot directly north of the fire station on Main Street.
The recommendation came on Monday from council’s streets, lights, alley and sidewalk committee (Joe Sehlhorst and Jerry Cupples).
The project will go on the village’s 2020 paving schedule at an estimated cost of $23,750. The 1,136-square-foot parking lot has space estimated for 34 vehicles.
A need for additional North Main Street parking comes from a growth of businesses in that location.
Photos below by Jamie Nygaard
With 37 degrees showing on the Citizens National Bank time-temp clock, they stood four deep from the town hall the the library.
It had to be a record crowd, but who is counting?
Parade marshall John Murray, switch-hitter Josh Kauffman, town crier Kevin Gratz, parade director Junior Weihrauch, chamber CEO Paula Scott and dozens and dozens of volunteers helped make Bluffton the holiday capital of northwestern Ohio on Saturday evening.
