Seven Bluffton council committee reports are on Monday's Bluffton council agenda.
The unusual number of reports is due, in part, to a new year and a new council committee structure.
Reports will be from:
• Safety services
• Streets, alleys, lights and sidewalks
• Finance
• Ordinance
• Parks and recreation
• Utilities
• Cultural affairs
The minutes of those committee meetings are in the council packet attached at the bottom of this story. Below is a list of council committee and members of those commitees.
Bluffton University students were able to get a head start on developing the critical professional skills needed for the workforce during the Like a Pro workshop held on campus Jan. 30.
“We’ve had similar events to this one before on campus, but this event in particular pulls in resources from both campus and the wider community,” said Kiera Suffel, a junior communication major.
Served on the board of directors for the Ohio Potato Growers Association
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Richard “Dick” Don Dukes, 85, of Pandora, died Feb. 11, 2018.
He was born in his homestead in Pandora, Ohio, on June 8, 1932, to the late Lewis Weltner and Ruth (Jones) Dukes. He married Margaret “Peg” Fox who preceded him in death on April 23, 2013. They were married for 59 years.
Dick began working on the family farm in grade school, leaving only to attend and graduate from Findlay College where he played basketball, and went to the national championships. He continued farming with his business partner and nephew, Mike Dukes, through harvest this year.
James Clifford Davis, 68, of Lafayette, died Feb. 9, 2018, at 8:22 p.m. in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 22, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, to Howard and Mary (Barrett) Davis who preceded him in death. On June 30, 1972, he married Agnes (Metheney) Davis who survives.
James graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School, then enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, he found employment at Ford's Lima engine plant.
By Colton Steiner, sports information assistant Stats
It was a tale of two halves as the Bluffton University women’s basketball team headed to Indiana to face off against Anderson University in their last road contest of the 2017-18 regular season.
ANDERSON, Ind. - The Bluffton University men’s basketball squad hit the road and challenged the Anderson University Ravens in a huge HCAC battle. The Beavers jumped on top early, but a strong second half for the Ravens was too much for Bluffton as the visitors fell by an 86-81 count. The loss dropped the Beavers to 10-13 and 7-9 in the HCAC. Anderson improved to 12-11 and 7-9 in the conference
Congrats to the Pirate Powerlifting Team! Girls team took first place with individual firsts from Allison Wise, Kim Gordon, Darby Prichard, Arielle O’Neal and Amelia Mitchell. Zavier O’Neal nabbed first place for the boys who finished 6th as a team.
In light of the icy weather forecasted for su day, the Bluffton University art department is postponing the Goshen College faculty exhibition reception to next Sunday, Feb. 18, from 1-3 p.m.
An artist talk will be offered at 1:15 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. A&L credit, coffee and finger foods will also be provided.
