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Tom Clark inducted into wrestling hall of fame

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 10, 2010 - 3:59pm

Former Bluffton resident Tom Clark was recently inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The induction took place on Feb. 21.

Clark was inducted on the basis of his contributions as a referee on the high school and international level. This year's induction class included four coaches, four wrestlers and three referees.

The banquet was in Indianapolis.

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Bluffton Boy Scouts celebrate cenetennial, hold Court of Honor

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 8, 2010 - 5:26pm

By Dr. Darrell Groman

After two snow storm - related postponements, Bluffton Boy Scout Troop #256 held their Court of Honor on Tuesday, February 23rd at 8:00 P.M. The troop, family and friends packed the third floor council chambers at the Town Hall for the 8 o'clock ceremony.

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Middle school students earn several honors at science and engineering fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 8, 2010 - 3:39pm

On March 6, seven Bluffton Middle School students competed at the Northwest Ohio Science and Engineering Fair in Archbold, Ohio. The seven students are Courtney Barnett, Jonah Bourassa, Josh Bracy, Landon Cluts, Andrew Hoff, Audrey Marshall and Samantha Rhonemus.

There were 107 students representing northwest Ohio competing for awards in numerous categories and from a variety of sponsors.

"All of these students put many, many hours into their projects and several were recipients of cash and prizes,"according to Scott Hoff.

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Ryan Lowry inducted into Mortar Board National Honor Society

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 8, 2010 - 3:14pm

Ryan Lowry of Bluffton and staff member of The Bluffton Icon, has been inducted into the Aurora Chapter of Mortar Board at Ohio Northern University based on his excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. Since its founding in 1918, the organization has grown from the four founding chapters to 213 chapters and more than 230,000 initiated members across the nation.

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Scouts hold Court of Honor

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 5:03am

Scout court of honor


Bluffton Boy Scout troop 256 held a court of honor Feb. 23 in the town hall. Front, from left Jeremiah Garmatter, Roger Zeits, Tecumseh Kibele, Jack Burrell, Misha Groman, Nick Luke, Jacob Barnett and Jared Metzger.

Back from left, Dan Groman, Darrell Groman, Justin Paul, Clay Burkholder, Jonatan Moser, Carrick Lancaster, Tyler King, Austen Herron, Joel Groman, Taylor Steele, Mike Metzger and Jeff Burkholder.

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Former resident solos with orchestra

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 5, 2010 - 6:36pm
James Pannabecker

James Pannabecker formerly of Bluffton, will perform Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto Op. 54 with the Rockbridge Community Symphony Orchestra, March 6 at Lexington, Va., Presbyterian Church.

Pannabecker of Natural Bridge, Va., is a 1970 Bluffton High School graduate and 1974 Bluffton College graduate. He earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Regional Planning degrees from the University of North Carolina. He is the author or co-author of 23 books related to banking and mortgage lending, as well as numerous articles, poems, short stories and more.

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