December 2015

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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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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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December 8, 2015

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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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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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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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Next week from Monday through Saturday, Dec. 14-19,  Bluffton Public Library invites its patrons to participate in its “Food for Fines” incentive program. 

Here's how it works:
When patrons stop by the front desk with a non-perishable food item, they will receive a dollar off their library fines. BPL requests items that do not expire until well after the holidays so local families in need can make use of all donations. 

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Marvin Leroy Diller of Pandora, 76, died Dec. 7, 2015, at his residence in Pandora.  Marvin was born June 19, 1939 in Pandora to Elmer and Dema (Ford) Diller who preceded him in death. On June 20, 1959, he married Lucy Goedde Diller who survives.

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Sharon R. Guthrie, 52, died Dec. 7, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System. Sharon was born Feb. 17, 1963, in Columbus to Harold "Gus" and Norma (Shelton) Guthrie.

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Donna June (Gossard) Klingler, 83, died at 5:23 am Monday Dec. 7, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born on Feb. 20, 1932, in Hardin County to the late Merle Everett and Roxie Mildred (King) Gossard.  On March 11, 1951, she married James Howe Klingler who survives in Ada.

Donna was a member of Bethel Church of Christ.  She worked at the Lazarus/Macy’s restaurant in Lima before retiring in 2007. She had worked at the Boss Glove Factory and Triplett Corporation both in Bluffton.  Donna also worked at a nursing home and restaurant in Ada.

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