Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, is proclaimed as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush, according to information from the Ohio News Media Association.
The United States Postal Service has announced that out of respect for the 41st President of the United States and to be consistent with a Presidential Proclamation, the USPS will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Dec. 5.
If you've not visited Bluffton's Main Street at night this month, here's what you are missing. This is the new look of the Ream holiday folk art display. This year nearly 1 and one-half miles of additional lights are on these trees.
A special Kids' Night Out takes place from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Bluffton HS gym, according to Brigette Hoff, BHS Latin teacher.
"We have a group of students traveling to Italy and Greece in 2020. All monies earned during the kids' night out will help tour students pay for their trips," she said.
The evening is open to youth ages 4 to 12. Activities include:
• playing games,
• competing in a Christmas coloring contest,
• making a craft,
• snacks, and
• watching “The Polar Express” movie on a big screen.
Faculty, staff, students and community members gathered at Bluffton University’s Campus Welcome Center for “Christmas at the Houshower House.”
The Sunday, Dec. 2 event included carols led by Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, lighting ceremony with President Jane Wood and prayer by Hannah Stephens ’19, pastoral assistant.
The new campus tradition highlighted the history of the Houshower House which was built by H.W. Berky and his family in the 1940s and later donated to the university by his son-in-law and daughter Mark and Margaret Houshower.
• USE PRINTER-FRIENDLY COUPON ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM FOR THIS SPECIAL OFFER
Leiber’s Garage, 130 Vance St., Bluffton, has an $18.95 oil change special during December, according to Tom Dotson.
The special offer includes up to five quarts of standard oil, lube and filter. Use the printer-friendly coupon attached at the bottom of this story and present it at the time of the oil change.
The $18.95 special is good through Dec. 31. To schedule your appointment call 419-358-7006.
Here are births in Bluffton Hospital from Oct. 31 to Dec. 1:
Oct. 31 – Zachary Michael Fitzgerald, son of Shane and Katie Fitzgerald, Dola
Nov. 7 – Kennedy Mellasandra Nieto, daughter of Nicholas Nieto and Sonia Rodriguez, Ottawa
Nov. 13 – Justin Alexander Schroeder, son of Alex and Victoria Schroeder, Findlay
Nov. 24 – Piper Reese Rickle, daughter of Dustin and Jamie Rickle, Findlay
Nov. 30 – Hunter Matthew Goldsberry, son of Sawyer and Kelsey Goldsberry, Bluffton
