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Janette Reineke's book proves you shouldn't be afraid of art

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 8, 2015 - 4:50pm

Here’s good news for people afraid of art.

Janette Benroth Reineke, Bluffton artist, wrote a book about it.

Titled, “Fear No Art,” with a subtitle, “You can do it!” the book is a manual of ideas, lesson plans and creative skills for teaching art.

Reineke should know. After a career teaching pre-school, kindergarten, first grade, elementary and junior high art in public schools she spent the most recent 14 years providing art classes in area retirement communities including Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

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Christmas Eve service at St. John's United Church of Christ

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 8, 2015 - 3:00pm

A candlelight Christmas Eve service at St. John's United Church of Christ will focus on the birth of Christ through scripture readings and carol singing. Holy Communion will be observed, and everyone is welcome to attend.

The service begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, and opens with a prelude of Christmas piano and organ duets beginning at 3:45 p.m. St. John's United Church of Christ is located at the corner of Jackson Street and College Avenue in Bluffton.

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Worship
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Aelker and Roberson named All-Region

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 8, 2015 - 9:52am

December 8, 2015

D3football.com All-North Region

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Bluffton University
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Need your rain gutters cleaned? Call Rod Badertscher

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 8, 2015 - 9:31am

Rod Badertscher is taking advantage of the warmer than normal December temperatures and is offering a "rain gutter cleaning December special."

To schedule an appointment or for an estimate call Badertscher at 419-302-2836.

Rod Badertscher
B & B Handyman for Hire
419-302-2836

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Business
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The guy in the red suit will show up several times this month in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 7, 2015 - 8:47pm

Santa Claus, aka St. Nicholas, aka Kris Kringle, aka Father Christmas has scheduled some quality time in Bluffton during December.

You've already met Mr. C and his wife at the Blaze of Lights. Here's his Bluffton schedule:
• Friday, Dec. 11, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast

• Saturday, Dec. 12, Bluffton Family Recreation, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30-noon downtown

• Saturday, Dec. 19, The Dough Hook, 10 a.m. to noon.

Santa's visits are sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Regional news
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Here's what's cooking at Jeanne's Kitchen December 8-11

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 7, 2015 - 7:37pm

Lunch Specials for December 8-11:
~Tuesday~
*Minestrone Soup
*Lasagna Roll Ups
*Chicken Kiev with Side Salad
​*Fresh Greens with Goat Cheese & Chicken
~Wednesday~
*Italian Chicken Soup with Tortellini
*Perch Platter
*Turkey & Cranberry Sliders
​*Salmon Salad
~Thursday~
*Cream of Mushroom Soup
​*Chicken & Waffles
*Open Faced Veggie Sandwich on Rye with Goat Cheese
*Poached Pear Salad
~Friday~
*Ham & Potato Soup
*Chicken Pot Pie with Side Salad

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