John Mishler, a nationally known sculptor from Goshen, Ind., will open an exhibition featuring his metal sculptures on Monday, Nov. 8, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University's Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Mishler is known for his sculptures using common metals, including aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel, to create both abstract and symbolic pieces of art. Many of his outdoor pieces incorporate kinetic energy and have moving parts. His works have appeared in public and corporate collections across America and in private collections internationally.
Bluffton's cross country star, Matthew Herron, didn't disappoint on Saturday, coming close once again to his PR. He punched his ticket to Columbus by placing 7th in 16:24.10. He will be competing at Scioto Downs at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Herron was beat to the line by district rivals K.J. Abair and Colin Fisher, both from Delta. Fisher won the race in 15:48.47. Herron outran NWC opponent, Jake Graham, from Columbus Grove, who placed 12th in 16:38.60. State Qualifying times ranged from 16:24.10 to 16:46.64.
Bluffton Public Library's monthly book discussion will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17. "All the President's Men" is the selected title for November's discussion. The book discussion will be held at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e.
This book was written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, two journalists for the Washington Post. They broke the story of the Watergate scandal to the public in such a way that they were threatened for doing so.
Nov. 2 is voting day in Bluffton. The general election takes place. No local issues or races are on the ballot; only state races. This photo was taken on election day morning.
Kendra Nickel, 99 Sally Lane, Bluffton, a lia sophia in-home fashion jewelry advisor, is now scheduling fashion jewelry shows in time for the holiday season. Nickel lived in Bluffton from 1992 to 2001 and moved back this summer.
She said that lia sophia is a direct selling company that offers fashion jewelry through personalized in-home demonstrations.
What's the big deal about this little guy? For starters, he's waaaaaay off course. This black-bellied whistling duck is native to the Gulf Coast. What he's doing in the Buckeye Quarry is anyone's guess. The Icon found him on the Main Street side of the Buckeye.
RACE AND CLASS CLEANSING IN POST-KATRINA NEW ORLEANS
Kreider Room of Marbeck Center, Bluffton University
Speaker: Endesha Juakali, founder of Survivors Village, New Orleans, a site where several Bluffton volunteers have visited since the flood. Survivors Village and Endesha^aEURTMs work were featured in the recent Spike Lee HBO documentary, If God is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise. His presentation will include clips from this compelling 4 hour film.
