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Here's a Santa Claus story that will make you chuckle

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2014 - 9:21pm

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce member, Richard Gainey of Ada, (aka Santa Claus), has officially been recognized by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

The BMV recently picked Gainey’s license plate “ST NIK” as its fifth “What’s on Your Plate?” winner.

P.S. - SANTA WILL BE AT GREG'S ON SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M. TO NOON.

Gainey will soon be featured on the BMV’s Web site, Facebook and Twitter pages. He will also receive a decorative license plate with the personalization of his choice.

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Beavers' Tomlinson and Brown to play in National Bowl

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2014 - 6:51pm

A pair of Bluffton University seniors will lace up their cleats again on Sunday, Dec. 7 (10 a.m.) when they travel to Miami, Fla., for the 2014 National Bowl at Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.

The National Bowl Game is an annual post-season college football all-star game consisting of top players from non-FBS schools and it precedes the 2 p.m. FCS Bowl.

Standouts Jack Tomlinson (Westerville/South) and Donovan Brown (Cincinnati/Purcell Marian) will continue Bluffton's tradition of wide receivers displaying their talents in post-season senior bowls.

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Holiday strings

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2014 - 6:14pm

Grace Paquin, cellist, performs with the Bluffton school orchestra. The musicians presented a concert of Christmas music for residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home on Dec. 3. Click for a video.

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Tommy Tire sponsoring free movie Dec. 20 at Shannon Theatre

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 4, 2014 - 1:55pm

Tommy Tire is sponsoring a free showing of "Night At The Museum; Secret of the Tomb" at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Shannon Theatre. All are welcome, but seating is limited so it's first come first serve.  Small popcorn and drink will be provided as well.  

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Clean, empty milk jugs sought by public library to build an igloo

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 4, 2014 - 1:34pm

Youth Services at the Bluffton Public Library would like to create a Book Nook Igloo for this winter season.

To do so, they need over 150 one-gallon plastic milk jugs, so are asking that community members donate empty gallon milk jugs.

Wash your milk jugs, keep the caps on and drop them at the front desk by Dec. 16.

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BHS guidance office to hold financial aid meeting Dec. 17

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 4, 2014 - 1:21pm

The Bluffton High School Guidance Office is sponsoring a financial aid meeting for parents and students of juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school. The meeting will be held at the high school library, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.17. Lawrence Matthews, director of financial aid at Bluffton University, will be the presenter for the evening.  He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.
 

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