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175th anniversary of Swiss Mennonite initial congregation observed this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2015 - 10:31pm

This summer marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first Mennonite church in the Bluffton and Pandora communities. 

Several events will commemorate the anniversary. The Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora is the sponsor of the celebration.

The Icon will provide historical material, which retells the story of these early pioneers. This is the first installment.

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Gregg Luginbuhl recipient of two significant awards at The Ohio Craft Museum

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2015 - 10:07pm

Bluffton artist Gregg Luginbuhl will receive two significant awards at The Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, on Sunday, May 3.

The first is a juror’s award in The Best of 2015, the annual exhibition of fine craft organized by Ohio Designer Craftsmen. He will receive the award for Excellence in Functional Ceramics for Rustic Decanter XXX and 6 Cups.  This is the most recent piece in his Rustic Decanter Series, which began about 12 years ago. 

This year’s juror, Beth Ann Gerstein, is Executive Director of The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pamona, California.

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People
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The Musical of Musicials

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2015 - 9:56pm

Jidder (played by community member Dan Stanowick) shows Big Willy (Aaron Johnson) and June (Ashley Smith) the lease that he expects June to honor in “Corn,” one of five vignettes that comprise Bluffton University’s May Day musical, “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!” The celebratory parody of musical theatre greats will be staged at 7:30 p.m. April 30-May 2 in Founders Hall.

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Drew Luginbuhl named distinguished scholar in information technology and mathematics

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on April 23, 2015 - 7:54pm

Bluffton University recognized many of its top students for their academic achievements at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum on April 21.

Honored as distinguished scholars in their respective academic areas were 36 seniors. Drew Luginbuhl of Bluffton was named distinguished scholar in two programs—information technology and mathematics.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton Relay for Life Run for Hope June 20

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on April 23, 2015 - 9:59am

Bluffton Relay for Life Run for Hope 5k will be held June 20. The race will start and finish at Bluffton Sports and Fitness.  

Registration starts at 7:30, and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $20 and includes a shirt if registered by June 5. After June 5, registration. Is $25. 

Forms are available at Village Cut & Curl, Polished, or call:  Lynda Best 419-296-2790. Checks should be mad payable to Bluffton for Hope.

All proceeds benefit the Bluffton Relay for Life.

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Events
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Beavers rout Manchester for HCAC tourney berth

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2015 - 12:13am

April 22, 2015
By: Ryan Ebbeskotte, sports information assistant

Game 1 Stats  I  Game 2 Stats

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