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On June 4 GROB Systems Inc. held an orientation and signing day for its newest class of apprentices. Forty-one apprentices and their families were invited to the Bluffton manufacturing plant event at 1070 Navajo Dr. The event prepared them for their first day of work on June 13 and gave everyone a chance to tour the facility where GROB produces universal (5-axis) machining centers that are used by high-precision industries including automotive, medical, aerospace, mold and die.

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By Matthew Piehl
Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club

  • The Beaverdam Bunch had their first group of demonstrations on June 6.
  • The last day for Jr. Fair entries is July 1; be sure to sign up online before then.
  • You will also need to schedule special interest judging times online for August 18.
  • Livestock exhibitors need to schedule a time slot for judging on August 13. All judging will be held at the fairgrounds.

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Dr. Charles Daws, Bluffton University professor of chemistry, has been granted a sabbatical for fall 2022.

He will work with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s crime lab at Bowling Green State University on research projects such as improving testing techniques and sensitivity for BCI tools.

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Bluffton Elementary School music teacher Alice Basinger has retired after 30 years and was celebrated by her colleagues at a party during the last week of school. They presented her with an album of mementos from current students.

The Icon quizzed her, what did the teacher learn during her time at the elementary school? Basinger responded, “I tried to be more relaxed, because I’m very structured.” She also noted that she learned from the wisdom of other teachers including Nancy Fultz and Nancy Yeager.

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Cory-Rawson High School has announced the following Honor Roll for the 4th nine weeks of the 2021-22 Year.

 

HORNET HALL OF FAME: ALL A

Seventh Grade
Kaedyn Witteman

Eighth Grade
Hailey Sparks, Hank Walters, Laurey Wittenmyer

Freshmen
Trevor Hibbard, Madison Krieger, Becca Ludwig, Hunter Niese, Preston Stumpp, Tyler Tinman, Lorelai Yannelli

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Bluffton High School has announced the following 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 school year:

9th Grade – all A
Brody Anderson, Levi Antrim,  Raelyn Clinger, Asa Clingerman, Faith Combs, Hannah Creeger,  Elijah Diffin, Marek Donaldson, Quinn Eachus, Camron East, June Essinger, Levi Fenzl, Emma Green, Carter Hohenbrink, Grace Lemley, Savanna Missler, Brooklyn Moser, Jordan Schweingruber, Zoe Shank, Avery Smith, Logan Smith, Kara Snyder, Mackay Tuttle, Gracie Yarnell

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