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Support established for former Bluffton resident

Kriss Heiks diagnosed with rare form of cancer
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 8, 2020 - 1:20pm

Kriss Heiks, a 1973 graduate of Bluffton High School and 1978 graduate of Bluffton College (University), now living in Boone, N.C., was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that settled in the sinus cavity in the left side of her face.

According to Heiks, essentially the entire left side of her face was removed, including her eye, jaw and nostril.

Reconstruction surgery was performed, but failed due to a problem with her blood vessels, so she expects to undergo radiation, followed by being fitted for a facial prosthetic. 

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Recycle, recycle, recycle

Bluffton Lions Club working behind the scenes
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 7, 2020 - 3:50pm

Despite not being able to hold in-person meetings at the moment, Bluffton’s Lions Club continues to work behind the scenes in several efforts in the community.

Here’s an update from the current Lions newsletter of club activities related to recycling: 

• A load of batteries was taken to a  area recycling location by Brandon Matthews. 

• Ed Yeager took 23 pairs of hearing aids to the Findlay Hearing Center. They were extremely grateful and said there a backlog of hospice patients in need of hearing aids. 

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Jason Althaus on OSU-ATI dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 3, 2020 - 1:43pm

Jason Althaus, a 2019 Bluffton High School graduate, made the Dean's List at OSU-ATI  during the spring term. He is a double major in Crop Management and Soil Conservation.

 

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15 minutes with Derek Dukes, who can bowl in his sleep

He and Brandon Falk now in the final stages of purchasing Southgate Lanes
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 3:32pm

15 Minutes with Entrepreneur Derek Dukes

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs staffer Nicole McConnahea visited with Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton. Derek has worked at the bowling alley for almost 20 years and has spearheaded marketing for the business including dynamic videos on social media, which had the BCE eager to learn more.

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Neil Hauenstein wins Icon's Street Smart Contest

He wins a 1-item, 14-inch Padrone's Pizza; watch for the next contest coming soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 11:24am

Neil Hauenstein of Bluffton is the winner of the Icon's Street Smart contest. He correct identified each of the nine street photos in the contest. Several other contestants also had correct answers. He was the first person to enter with all the correct answers.

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Six Bluffton students on University of Findlay dean''s list

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 29, 2020 - 3:28pm

The dean's list for the spring 2020 semester at the University of Findlay has been announced. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Bluffton students include:
Brandy Duling
Erin Elizabeth Hotmire
Baylee Liddick, Bluffton
Sarah Siders, Bluffton
Daniel White, Bluffton
Matthew White, Bluffton

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