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Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association awards scholarships to area students

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on June 19, 2015 - 3:23pm

Several area students have been awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 each from the Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association. Those earning scholarship awards include:

    Nicholas Bowden – 2013 Findlay High School graduate attending The Ohio State University and majoring in actuarial science.

    Ben Davis – 2012 Tiffin Columbian High School graduate attending The Ohio State University and majoring in business.

    Katelynn Driggers – 2013 Carey High School graduate attending Bluffton University and majoring in education/Spanish.

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Here are this year's Bluffton Lions $500 scholarship recipients

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2015 - 1:16pm

The Bluffton Lions Club award six senior graduates $500 scholarships each for this year. 

Proceeds from the “Shopping Spree” and donations provided for these scholarships. 

In the photo members of the scholarship committee and the winners.  From left to right,Lions Barbara Plaugher, Colleen Lazar, John Rich, Ron Lora and Jo Croft.  Lions Jesse Blackburn and Kyle Leatherman also served on the committee. 

Winners are Kendra Tuttle, Cory-Rawson; Mariah Burkholder, Cory-Rawson; Mackenzie Swary,Pandora-Gilboa; and Shea Watkins,Pandora-Gilboa. 

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American Legion installs new officers July 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2015 - 4:47pm

The American Legion Bluffton Post 382 will host a potluck diner Monday, July 6, at 6 p.m. at the Post. Veterans are welcomed, bring a hot and cold dish to share. After the meal the new Post officers will be installed by the Ohio Department Commander. 

For more information contact Bob Amstutz 419-358-0334.

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15 Minutes with Noah Stratton - on hover-boards, mission work, and a killer track season

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2015 - 6:56pm

Interviewed by Sophia Marcum

I caught Noah a few weeks after he raced in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ track and field nationals. We spent some time predicting the future and remembering the past.

Where are you now and what is your major?
I attend Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana. I am a double major in Business Marketing and Management.

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Maple Crest dedicates Memory Garden and pier project

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 11, 2015 - 6:03pm

Maple Crest Senior Living Community, Bluffton, dedicated a memory garden, pier and screened house, on June 9.

The $72,000 project and was raised from contributions from 150 donors. Donations were financial and in-kind gifts.

Nearly 75 elders, family members and friends attended the dedication.

A task force of Maple Crest elders including Bob Bowersox, Joanne Niswander, JoAnn and Art Hilty, Clarence Kooker and Burton Yost provided guidance and ideas for the project. 

Daren Lee and Doug Luginbill provided staff leadership to the task force. 

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Lima Concert Band performs at MMH concert on the lawn June 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 11, 2015 - 11:04am

Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., invites the public to its annual “Concert on the Lawn”, Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m.

"Come and enjoy the music of the Lima Area Concert Band Come and help us celebrate Mennonite Memorial Home’s 60th anniversary," said Laura Voth, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio CEO.

The concert will include music from the 1950’s and 1960’s in addition to some patriotic selections.  Bring a lawn chair and an appetite. There will be free ice cream, popcorn and beverages along with the fellowship of family and friends.

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