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First time in over a dozen years that five trees will have lights going all the way to the top

LOTS OF PHOTOS OF BLUFFTON AT 60 FEET ABOVE MAIN STREET - PLUS A VIDEO BELOW -

Let there be light!

Will this year’s Ream Holiday Folk Art display be bright enough for you? Probably.

On Nov. 4, volunteers from the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee, under the direction of Jeff Stratton hung Christmas tree lights all the way to the top on five trees in the Presbyterian Church yard.

This is the first time in over a dozen years that lights go all the way to the top of the trees.

Ream lights set up 11 4 18

It was cat craft night following storytime at the Bluffton Public Library on Monday. Here Jonathan Spelman creates cats with his son Quin, 3, and daughter, Junia, 4.

6th consecutive "zero deficiency" survey for Maple Crest

Maple Crest Senior Living Village has received its 6th consecutive “zero deficiency” survey from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). 

Maple Crest provides both independent and assisted living and is surveyed approximately every 12 months.  In Ohio, the typical “Assisted Living” home is licensed as a Residential Care Facility and many people use the terms interchangeably.  ODH licenses residential care facilities and conducts on-site inspections for compliance with state rules and regulations. 

With the weather cooling and the holiday season quickly approaching, the Bluffton Public Library becomes a destination stop for community members looking for something to enjoy on quiet nights in or long car trips.  

The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will honor all veterans on Monday, Nov. 12, to commemorate Veterans Day.

Here’s the Legion’s schedule on Nov. 12:

Dec. 4 deadline to have your lights judged

Got the best residential holiday lights in Bluffton?

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce thinks you should be rewarded. The chamber’s annual competition awards a $200 first place prize, $150 second place prize, $75 third place prize, and $75 Mayor’s Prize.

The awards come in “Bluffton Bucks,” checks that can be redeemed at chamber member businesses. Members are listed at www.explorebluffton.com/members.

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