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Bluffton Lions were entertained by the Glandorf Men’s a capella chorus during its Christmas party. Several Lion events are planned in January. Those are listed on the club newsletter, which is an attachment below.

It's an older BHS choir tradition than you might imagine

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Bluffton High School choir's performance of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," is an annual affair going all the way back to when Earl Lehman directed the choir in the 1950s.

Here's some photos of this year's performance from Dec. 12. Kara Zink is the director. Photos are by Jamie Nygaard.

The middle school and high school instrumental concerts are Monday, Dec. 19, starting with the middle school at 6 p.m. and high school at 7 p.m. Concerts are in the middle school.

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 Dale Huber is celebrating his 90th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton.

He was born Dec. 14, 1926, to Russell and Josephine Huber. On Jan. 21, 1951,
he married Etta Jo, who died Feb. 5, 2016.

He has six children, Susan (Juan) Diaz, of Bluffton, Larry (Judy) Huber, of
Bluffton, Terry (Cheryl) Huber, of Lima, Jack Huber, of Troy, Lori Leftenant,
of Lima, David Huber, of Bluffton. He has 14 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.

After 14 rounds, Elizabeth Bourassa, wins second place

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It took 11 rounds and came down “cavalcade” for Nicole Boyle, Bluffton seventh grader, to repeat as the middle school spelling bee champion for the second year in a row.

PRACTICE ROUND VIDEO IS BELOW -

The bee, held Dec. 13, included 14 contestants from grades six, seven and eight.

Runner-up, who continued head-to-head with Nicole for five rounds, is Elizabeth Bourassa, eighth grader.

As the remaining two contestants, Elizabeth misspelled the musical instrument “lyre.” Nicole then spelled “austere,” and “cavalcade” correctly to win the bee.

Practice round spelling been, 12 13 16

The Greg's Pharmacy manager has worked here since 1989

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Deb Retterer, Greg’s Pharmacy manager and pharmacist, hangs up her white coat for the final time later this month.

Retterer of Ada, has handled pharmacy needs of Bluffton area residents since 1989 when she joined Greg Conkling in a part-time position.

“When I started in Bluffton John Skelly was also still working part-time for Greg,” she said.  “When John retired in 1992, I became full time.”

Give students a challenge and they'll top it

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Give Bluffton middle school students a challenge and they’ll top it.

According to Robin Ault, 7th and 8th grade language arts teacher, the middle school conducted a food drive and Toys for Tots drive this month.

The middle school student senate sponsored the drives.

Food collected was donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry. Mrs. Ault said that the food drive goal was 1,500 items.The goal was topped with 1,505 items donated.

And, 79 new toys were collected for Toys for Toys.

Several photos follow below:

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