By Ron Lora Watching the New Orleans Saints defeat the Minnesota Vikings for the National Football League championship reminded me of Washington Post columnist George Will's witty comment that football combines two of the worst features of American life: "violence punctuated by committee meetings."
It was a highly physical game during which fast, powerful linemen pounded 40-year-old Viking quarterback Brett Favre again and again.
The Bluffton Schools are currently accepting applications from students interested in attending the school district through open enrollment for the 2010 -2011 school year, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.
Students from any school district in Ohio may apply and enroll in the Bluffton Schools tuition free. Students are admitted on a full-time basis only.
Applications are approved annually on a first come, first served basis and approval is subject to grade level enrollment and educational programs.
By Austin Arnold, Icon BGSU intern
This fall, a Big Idea Contest sponsored by the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) encouraged development of creative and unique ideas from area entrepreneurs.
Ideas ranging from senior citizen-friendly home design to a robotic ice cream maker sprung from the minds of persons in northwestern Ohio, which were entered into BCE's contest. The contest winners now have more than just an idea; they have a little extra money, as well, as a plan to possibly start their own businesses some day, thanks to BCE.
Five of the Bluffton University faculty and staff honored at the Jan. 24 university recognition dinner chat following the dinner. Front, from left, are Sue Hardwick, Tim Pannabecker and Rick Lichtle. Behind them stand Mark Bourassa and Willis Sommer.
