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Bluffton alumni share their “Accidental Career” in insurance

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on November 2, 2016 - 6:00am

Many students come to Bluffton with a career path in mind. Some want to be teachers. Other students want to pursue social work or science. Not many students say, “I want to be an insurance claims adjustor or an insurance underwriter when I graduate.” However, several Bluffton alumni, who are currently thriving in the world of insurance, returned to Bluffton for the Forum “Accidental Career” on Oct. 25 to share the wide array of opportunities available in the industry. 

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University's fall drama based on true story of radium misuse

About women who painted glow-in-the-dark watches and clock faces
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 4:31pm

Brianna Lugibihl ‘17, Brista Drake ‘19, Carrie Blust ‘18 and Emily Short ‘17 play “radium girls” in Bluffton University’s fall play, “These Shining Lives.”

Based on true events, the play tells the story of the women who painted glow-in-the-dark watch and clock faces in the 1920s and 1930s using radium-based paint.

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Bluffton University
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A safer route to Maple Crest

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 4:24pm

Bluffton's new bike and pedestrian path is open for business. The Lions Way Augsburger Road Path was dedicated on Monday. It stretches from Bentley Road to the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, Riverbend and Maple Crest. Watch the Icon for more details and photos.

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Anna Ruth Balmer was a retired Bluffton Main Street business owner

She and her husband, Harold, owned Balmer's, women's clothing store; Greg's Pharmacy located there today
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 4:11pm

Retired Bluffton business woman Anna Ruth Balmer, 93, of Bluffton, died Oct. 31, 2016, at Maplecrest, Bluffton.

She was born April 30, 1923, in Nappanee, Indiana, to the late Ezra and Anna (Christophal) Mullett. On Dec. 5, 1943, she married Harold Balmer who preceded her in death on April 28, 2012.

Anna was owner and operator of Balmer’s, Bluffton. She was an active member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.  Anna enjoyed sewing and polka dancing.  She designed the outfits used for the Maypole dance during May Day at Bluffton University. 

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Obituaries
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Lots of November bargains of the month at Family True Value Hardware

Christmas lights on the list
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 12:39pm

Jeff Kantner of Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces its November Bargains of the Month.

These include:
• 200-count mini-led lights (on reels) cool white, warm white or multi-color, $14.99
• Wild bird seed, two options, $9.99
• Gallon bar and chain oil, $4.99
• 6-foot folding table, $34.99
• Folding chair, $9.99
• 3-foot Fiberglass stepladder, $49.99
• Seasonal door mat, $9.99

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October births at Bluffton Hospital include 9 boys, 6 girls

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 12:14pm

Here are births reported from Bluffton Hospital in October. There are nine boys and six girls in this report. CLICK HERE for photos.

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