• Read statement by Joe Sehlhorst
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• Failed ordinance also attached
In a totally unexpected move, on Monday four members of Bluffton council voted to repeal the water and sewer surcharge that it enacted in the spring of 2016.
The legislation was not part of the original council packet, made available to the media, earlier in the week. It was added later and not released to the media in advance.
During the two-week period leading up to World Kindness day on Nov. 13 the Tell Me Something Good team at Tower International, Bluffton, conducted a drive collecting food and personal care items.
The team and their fellow employees donated 260 items that will benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry and an additional 10 items and $125 to benefit the Lifeline Christian Mission program. A former Tower coworker recently developed a strong relationship with the mission program.
Mount Cory United Methodist Church will host its 5th annual "Heaven Came Down." Display is sponsored by the Mount Cory Friendship Circle.
It is a display of angels and nativity scenes. Showings are from 10 a.m.-5
p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Dec. 9, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 and 10, at the Bethel Family Life Center, 201 W. Washington St., Mount Cory.
This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Other times available on request.
Bluffton High School academic team finished the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl with a 4-4 record. The bowl took place last weekend at Bluffton High School.
Team finishes
Ada 8-0
Crestview 5-3
Spencerville 5-3 Bluffton 4-4
Paulding 4-4
Delphos Jeff 3-5
Lincolnview 3-5
Col. Grove 2-6
Allen East 2-6
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 28th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free.
The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student organizations to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.
