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Bluffton University sophomore Matt Weisenborn (Otsego) capped his first season of collegiate tennis by being named honorable mention All-Heartland Conference. The Beavers returned to the hard courts following a two-year hiatus for both the men and women.

Weisenborn opened the season at #3 singles and moved up to #2 before assuming the #1 slot when an injury to A.J. Haley (Wilmington) slowed Bluffton's top singles player.

Rustic Decanter XXIV

Bluffton artist Gregg Luginbuhl's ceramic work, Rustic Decanter XXIV, has received the Collector's Choice Award for Excellence in Fine Craft in The Best of 2012 exhibition, which opened at the Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, Ohio, on May 6.

Bluffton University President James M. Harder presents Karel Oxley, superintendent of Lima City Schools, with an honorary doctorate of humane letters prior to her commencement address at Bluffton on May 6. Looking on is Dr. Sally Weaver Sommer, vice president and dean of academic affairs.

Bluffton University graduates were urged at their May 6 commencement to give of themselves as others-from family to Bluffton faculty-have given to them.

The gift of self is the greatest gift, said Karel Oxley, superintendent of Lima City Schools, in her commencement address. The 310 graduates were the second most among the 112 graduating classes in Bluffton history. The 209 undergraduate students who received diplomas represented the largest such number ever at Bluffton.

By Evan Skilliter, sports information assistant

Stats: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/softball/2012/hcac-5.htm

The Bluffton University softball season came to an abrupt end on Saturday, May 5, at Anderson University after the Beavers dropped an elimination game of the HCAC Tournament to Manchester, 6-2. The Beavers ended the season with a 26-17 overall record.

Stratton Auto Sales & Main Street Rentals, 220 N. Main St., Bluffton offers the following special in May:

For $39.95, receive:
o oil and filter change
o rotate all four tires
o brake inspection
o top off all fluids
To schedule the special offer call 419-358-1900.

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