Bluffton's eight elected city officials were sworn in for their new terms on Friday, Dec. 30. Afterward, Mayor Ted Ellis encouraged those called to "public service" to remember who came before and govern for those generations yet to come, and Bluffton Common Council member Jim Phillabaum reflected on continuing 40 years of service. Learn more in the Saturday, Dec. 31, News-Banner.
Bluffton City Court Judge Bob Bate; his Bible is being held by his wife, Peggy Bate.
Mayor Ted Ellis; his Bible is being held by his grandson, Curtis. Also with him were his mother, Mary Ellis; his wife, Marge Ellis; and his son, Andy Ellis.
Melanie Durr; her Bible is being held by Rev. Robert Madsen of First Presbyterian Church
Michael Morrissey; his Bible is being held by his wife, Jill
Carl Perry; his Bible is being held by his wife, Gerri Perry.
Bette Erxleben; her Bible is being held by her husband, Dr. Walter Erxleben.
Tami Runyon; her Bible is being held by her husband, Pat Runyon.
Jim Phillabaum; his Bible is being held by his wife, Joyce.
Those sworn in Friday were, left to right, Carl Perry, Michael Morrissey, Ted Ellis, Bob Bate, Tami Runyon, Bette Erxleben, Jim Phillabaum and Melanie Durr. Judge Kent Kiracofe performed each of the ceremonies. (Photos by Dave Schultz)
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