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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.

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

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.

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

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs cut the ribbon to its new home at 110 N. Main St. Now housed in the Citizens National Bank building, BCE held an open house on Dec. 4. From left David Steiner, Jeff Sprague, Steve Ritter, Laura Voth, Aphaphanh Nussbaum, Nancy Triplett Swart (holding the scissors) with her bother Larry Triplett and his wife, Debbie Triplett, Beth Bish, Paula Scott, Melinda Bowden, Alice Essinger, Bob Inninger and Mitch Kingsley. See story below for more information.

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