November 2017

Fruchey, Klinger, Lugibihl seek reelection; Herr is first-time candidate

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Four candidates seek three openings on the Bluffton school board beginning Jan. 1, 2018. Three incumbents are Brad Fruchey, Wesley Klinger and Ken Lugibihl. Deborah Herr is also seeking a seat.

The Icon asked each candidate the same questions and their unedited responses follow in alphabetical order.

Brad Fruchey
465 Shannon St., Bluffton

It is one of the most contested elections in our lifetime

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One of the most contested Bluffton council races in our lifetime will be determined on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Ten names are on the ballot for four seats. Four incumbents are Sean Burrell, Ralph Miller, Phill Talavania and Roger Warren. Also seeking seats are Jerry Cupples, Tony Pinks, Mitch Kingsley, David Steiner Benjamin Stahl and Deborah Weihrauch.

The top four voter-getters will have a four-year term on council beginning Jan. 1, 2018. In October the Icon talked with nine of the candidates. Those interviews

• Sean Burrell, 105 Magnolia Lane

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November 4, 2017
By: Lynsey Trusty, sports information assistant

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HANOVER, Ind. - The Bluffton University volleyball team fought to the end, but #1 seed and tournament host Hanover College moved into the Heartland Conference championship game with a 3-1 victory (25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-20) on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Hanover improved to 25-5 as Bluffton's season came to an end with a 19-11 mark.

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November 4, 2017
By: Colton Steiner, sports information assistant

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Now a web content analyst at the Abercrombie and Fitch headquarters

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By reaching out to a Bluffton alumnus, Austin Every ’17, experienced the opportunity of a lifetime.

The information technology major and graphic design minor from Zanesville, Ohio, earned an internship at NASA in Washington D.C. While there, he worked diligently to get the most out of his time, while utilizing the resources and people that were around him.

You have until Nov. 22 to check out the library's assortment of items

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If you like silent auctions better hurry to the Bluffton Public Library before Nov. 22.

This year's holiday gift silent auction opened on Nov. 1. Each item features  a "buy now price" as well as a starting bid. Anonymous bidding is available upon request, according to the library staff.

Among this year's auction items include gift baskets, music lessons, art and dance lessons, tickets to various museums and theatres, whitewater rafting and skiing/tubing.

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Darby Prichard, a Bluffton High School senior, is the Bluffton Icon's school artist of the month.

She has taken Art 1, Ceramics 1 and Ceramics 2 and plans to join the National Guard and eventually study to become a mechanical engineer.

"I'm currently working on making a ceramic nativity scene. I enjoy art because I can take a vision or an idea and be creative to actually make my ideas come to life," she said. "Ceramics is a great way to use creativity and uniqueness to get experience working with your hands to create art."

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Barbara Ann Engle, 79, died on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at 4:40 p.m. at Willow Ridge, Bluffton.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Auglaize County, Ohio, to the late Frank and Thelma (Hadsel) Underwood.

On Aug. 20, 195,5 Barbara married Phillip E. Engle and he preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 1998.

Barbara formerly worked for Essex Wire of Kenton.

She later retired from the Allen County Children Services, Lima.

Barbara was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren of Harrod and a former member of the Order of Eastern Stars of Waynesfield.

Nov. 14 forum presented by Dr. Mark Bourassa

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Dr. Mark Bourassa, assistant dean of students and director of the University Event Complex, will present the Forum, "Bluffton's Honor Code in the World," at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Yoder Recital Hall. 

During the presentation, Bourassa will examine the historical context of honor codes in the United States as well as Bluffton University. Bourassa will also reflect on the impact of creating individual cultures of integrity through the honor code.

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Bluffton's downtown Christmas garlands will be installed by the Bluffton Fire Department on Saturday, Nov. 11, starting at 8 a.m., according to Paula Scott, of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

"If your business participates in the garland program, Fire Chief Jon Kinn asks that you place the garlands outside your location the night before. They need to be ready to go," she said.

 

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