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61 minutes with Ben Luginbuhl; and don't believe a word of it

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 26, 2009 - 10:20am
Ben standing in front of the '94 Dodge

By Fred Steiner

11:11 a.m. on the CNB clock. Dec. 26, 2009.

Ben Luginbuhl, always man-about-town in Bluffton, now of Portland, Ore., gets at the wheel of his parent's 1994 Dodge Caravan with 198,500 miles logged on it. There was a half tank of gas, peanuts on the floor mat and two cups of Common Grounds coffee to go in the cup holders.

He's in town for a few days and wants to get caught up on the slander and libel of the place. I want to cruise in the Caravan. It's an even trade.

He asks me if I've ever bagged it. I say, "No. What is it."

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15 minutes with Evan McCarthy

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 24, 2009 - 5:51am
Evan McCarthy with Daisy

When did you move to Bluffton? Was that difficult for you or were you so young you don't remember much about that?

I moved to Bluffton around age 4 from Columbus and then Ada within a year. From what I remember it was exciting, especially the whole living on a farm thing.

When did you graduate from high school?

I graduated from high school in 2008.

Who was your favorite teacher? Why? Favorite course in high school? What activities were you involved in during middle and high school?

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Bluffton Lions support Ohio School for Blind Marching Band in Rose Bowl parade

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2009 - 5:23am

As you watch the Rose Bowl Parade on television on new year's day, you'll see two talented blind marching units with a Bluffton connection.

The Bluffton Lions Club is a supporter of the Lions White Cane Blind Precision Drill team and the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB) Marching Band, which is grouped with the Lions Clubs International float.

Marching in front of the Lions Clubs International float entry "Decades of Service" is the Lions White Cane Blind Precision Drill team from Tustin, Calif. The Lions' entry is eighth in the Rose Parade order of march.

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15 minutes with Tami Cupples

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2009 - 7:59am
Tami Cupples

Okay, let's see, you graduated from BHS in what, 95? 96?

I graduated from Bluffton High School in 1995 and Bluffton College in December 1999.

Share some interesting stories about growing up in Bluffton. Favorite teachers, classes, friends, funny things that happened along the way and stay in your memory.

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Joel Groman: BHS student of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 20, 2009 - 6:16pm
Joel Groman

Bluffton High School senior, Joel Groman, is the December BHS student of the month. He has served as a class officer as a freshman, sophomore and junior. He is a member of the Math Club, math team, Students Against Dangerous Decisions (SADD), concert band, marching band, pep band, Latin Club, Drama Club, Campus Life, St. John youth group, Renaissance Committee, Student Senate, National Honor Society, and is an Eagle Boy Scout.

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BHS students raise $886 in Student Senate holiday drive

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 20, 2009 - 6:06pm

As a service project, the Bluffton High School student senate decided to hold a money drive this winter. The money that was raised is going to benefit a few families in the surrounding area, according to Pam Riffle, student senate advisor.

A member of each of the families chosen is serving the the United States armed forces.

"This project was high school-wide and involved the grades competing against each other for the reward of a pizza party," she said.

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