April 23 from Bluffton Soccer Club Facebook__If your child is ready and interested in the next step from rec soccer to travel soccer, then register for try-outs. Travel soccer will focus more on fundamentals and will allow for growth of the game.
Floyd A. Young, 77, passed away April 26, 2025, at his home. Floyd was born September 18, 1947 in Tuscon, Arizona to Virgil and Marjorie (Knapp) Young who preceded him in death. On April 22, 1972 he married Drue (Ambrose) Young who survives.
Floyd graduated high school in New Jersey before completing his apprenticeship through the Professional Golf Association (PGA). Floyd spent time in Germany and Japan, between 1967 and 1969, working at different golf courses, playing and perfecting his game. In 1969, he came back to the states where he turned professional and worked at the PGA National in Florida during the winter months. In 1970, he moved to Akron, Ohio and was hired at the Firestone Country Club where he worked as an assistant to Bobby Nickels from 1970 to 1976. During that time, he caddied for Jack Nicklaus during his PGA win in 1971. After moving to Cambridge, Ohio in 1975, he was hired at the Cambridge Country Club as the Head Pro from 1975 to 1989. He played in countless Pro Am Tournaments during this time.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
April 26 Arbor Day celebrations at the Bluffton Arboretum commenced with clouds and sprinkles. But with Lion and Tiger dens from Scout Troop 256 and a two very large boxes of doughnuts, it proved to a be an exceptionally fun way to pass an hour on the shores of Cobb Lake.
April 25 media release__One local non-profit organization will benefit from local manufacturer Nutrien celebrating its 70th anniversary. Nutrien Lima Nitrogen in Shawnee Township began manufacturing nitrogen products in 1955, beginning with ammonia production.
“To help us celebrate our history here, we are seeking proposals for a one-time grant of $70,000 for a project to benefit our community that can be completed within 12 months of the award,” explained Todd Sutton, general manager at Lima. The successful applicant will be selected by Nutrien’s Lima employees.
Kenneth Eugene Mast, 99, of Crystal River, FL passed away April 10, 2025, in Lecanto. He was born on February 2, 1926, to Abraham and Esther Mast in Sugar Creek, OH.
Kenneth and family learned to sing and dance in their early years and were featured on the “Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour Radio Show.” He graduated from Sugar Creek High School, OH then joined the US Navy where he served during WWII in Hawaii. During his service, Kenneth enjoyed playing on the basketball team and entertaining the troops with music.
The Village of Bluffton Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 28 with the attached agenda. It includes the following legislation.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE NO. 07-2025
1st Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.04-2025 (THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 08-2025
1st Reading AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON, OHIO.
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Hearts touches, lives changed
Media release__The sixth annual CRHS Community Day took our students and staff across the district and beyond. Community Day brings service learning to life for all of our students in grades 7 through 12.
The Bluffton Senior Citizen Center, 132 N. Main St., is sharing 11 pages of news with its members for May 2025. Whether you are a snow bird or a year-round participant, BSC Happenings keeps folks up to date on events and opportunities found at the center. It is available by mail or email.
The center will celebrate Dorothy Hawkes' 90th birthday at the May 12 dinner program with music by One Voice, a Bluffton High School ensemble led by Kevin Gratz, and meal by Ted's Market.
By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist and Gina Bailey, BSN, RN, Infection Preventionist
Blanchard Valley Health System
There has been concern about measles cases in various parts of the country and a significant uptick worldwide. In the last few weeks, a total of 607 confirmed measles cases were reported by 22 states, including 11 cases in Ohio. Of the 607 confirmed US cases, 74 have been hospitalized, and three have died. According to the CDC, 2025 is already the third-most active year for measles since 2000.
