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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce held a member breakfast meeting on Friday, December 13, which included reports on the 2024 Blaze of Lights, member announcements and a program by Dave Stratton of Greater Lima Region and Cindy Leis of Allen Economic Development Group.

CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chamber director Jim Enneking announced that the Winter Farmers Market will return to the Bluffton Senior Center for a second season starting December 21. He also noted that local businesses benefited from the exceptionally cold temperatures during the November 30 Blaze of Lights, which drove folks indoors.

Enneking announced a new chamber member, Schroeder Roofing of Columbus Grove.

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Stratton and Leis explained the difference between the two organizations, Greater Lima Region (GLR) and Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG).

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The following results are from December 11-17 of the Bluffton University 2024 athletics season:

Transylvania hands Men's Basketball 79-64 loss on the road

Transylvania tops Women's Basketball 67-51

The Fall 2024 edition of the Bluffton University magazine for alumni and friends includes an exploration of student life and vocation, found online HERE.

By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist

On November 22, 1995, Disney-Pixar released the animated film Toy Story. The music for the film was created by singer, songwriter, arranger, pianist, conductor and composer Randy Newman. Since the 1980s, Newman has written songs for 18 Disney films including the Toy Story series and Monsters, Inc. In 2007, Newman was named a Disney Legend.  

In the score for the original Toy Story movie, Newman composed music titled Presents for the film. Although he is better known for many other hits, he has a distinctive style when you hear his musical scores. His artistry was recognized in 2013 with his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

During the Christmas season, we can be stumped when trying to select presents for our family or friends. Chocolate is a popular gift chosen by about 50% of gift givers at the holidays.  Chocolate is considered a universal gift and at the holidays, we often splurge on buying premium brands to give as gifts. This explains the location of certain chocolate brands near the cash registers as part of impulse buying.  

Does the type of chocolate purchased make a difference and how does it impact our health?

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The Village of Bluffton has updated information on the EMS department on its website, Bluffton-Ohio.com. The current EMS roster and Lifetime Members are listed below. The web page also includes a letter from Chief Jan Basinger and information on the use of Personal Health Information.

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Grandey nets 20 points

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School girls basketball team rode tough defense to a 45-26 win over visiting non-conference foe Van Buren Tuesday, December 17.

The Pirates led 13-6 after the opening quarter. The hosts stymied the Black Knights in the second stanza, holding them to just one field on a three-pointer. Bluffton held a 22-9 edge at halftime. 

VB responded with a 12-6 third period to edge within 28-21 heading to the final quarter. But the Pirates poured in 17 fourth quarter points to lead a late surge as they pulled away to win by 19.

Bluffton senior Ayla Grandey netted eight of her game-high 20 points in the fourth period to lead all players.

Macy Schaadt tallied six of her 10 markers in the final quarter to support Grandey.

Bluffton improved to 5-3 overall after the convincing win.

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