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MHCO artists and authors prove themselves in district show

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 3:30pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio artist and authors once again proved flexed their creative talents in this year's northwest district of LeadingAge of Ohio art and writing show.

Thirteen Bluffton elders entered a total of 18 works in the show. Seven of those works were awarded first place in their category. Here are Bluffton entries:

3-D
“My Red Christmas Wreath, Pat Althaus, second place

Fine Art 1
“Look for the sign,” Min Lindsey, honorable mention
“Seasons,” Gloria Bucher

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Meet this spring's BHS NWC scholar athletes

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 13, 2016 - 2:08pm

Several spring Bluffton High School student athletes were named Northwest Conference Scholar Athletes.
Students receive the honor by the following criteria:
• Must be a letter winner in the sport.
• Gold Level - GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 during the season
• Silver Level - GPA of 3.00 to 3.49 during the season

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Two BHS girls at Girls' State; two BHS boys at Boys' State this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 13, 2016 - 1:46pm

Two Bluffton High School girls are attending Buckeye Girls’ State at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, this week, while two boys are attending Buckeye Boys’ State at Bowling Green State University.

The students are Megan Sycks and Marley Runk at Girls’ State and Conner Dawson and Trevor Bunch at Boys’ State.

The four students will be seniors in August at BHS. 

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Bluffton HS, Bluffton College grad, Bill Swank recognized by OHSAA

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2016 - 3:52pm

Bill Swank a 1966 Bluffton High School and 1970 Bluffton College graduate, will be recognized on Saturday, June 11, as one of 15 Ohio High School Athletic Association Officials of the Year for 2015-16.

Also during the program will be the induction of 15 members to the OHSAA Hall of Fame.

Now retired, for many years, Swank was middle school principal, athletic director and coach in several sports at Van Wert. Although retired, he continues to work as a high school sports official.

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Luginbuhl's retrospective art show opens in Lima on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 4:56pm

If you missed Gregg Luginbuhl's art exhibit in Bluffton earlier this spring you have a second change to view it.

ArtSpace/Lima announced that "Making My Way: A Gregg Luginbuhl Retrospective" will be shown in the Ellen Nelson Gallery from June 12 through July 23.

Luginbuhl has been a fixture on the local and national art scenes for over 40 years. He has taught at the University of Findlay (1976-1984) and at Bluffton University (1984-2014). 

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Maple Crest will host LeadingAge Ohio regional art and writing show June 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 4:45pm

Almost 1,000 seniors from across the state are putting finishing touches on manuscripts, poems, paintings, sculptures and other works of art in preparation for the annual regional and state-wide Art and Writing Shows sponsored by LeadingAge Ohio. 

Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton, will host the Northwest Region competition on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Patio Room. 

The LeadingAge Ohio Art and Writing Shows display works of seniors with years of artistic experience right alongside those who are just beginning to explore their craft. 

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