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Marilyn A. Creps, age 80, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:17 am at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on June 16, 1932 in Findlay, Ohio to Carl D. and Evelyn (Clapper) Gallant, they preceded her in death. On September 4, 1954 she married Gene E. Creps and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2002.

Marilyn retired after working for approximately 50 years at the Bluffton Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She later worked for the Allen County Sheriff's Jail. She was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton.

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One duckling popped its head out from under mom. There are eight additional ducklings keeping warm in this nest at Willow Ridge across from Maple Crest. This bird's-eye-view is from Betty Hauenstein's room. The ducks were hatched today under the watchful eye of Willow Ridge residents. (This photo was taken through a window.)

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Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Maple Grove Cemetery takes place Monday, May 27, according to John Wagner, commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.

The parade starts at the Bluffton town hall at 9:30 a.m. Those who would like to participate in the parade are asked to be at the town hall at 9:15 a.m.

The Bluffton American Legion Post # 382 Honor Guard will lead the parade followed by the Bluffton High School Band.

Wagner said, "We ask that all citizens please remove their caps to show respect for the American flag."

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- PHOTOS OF VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIAN IN ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Bluffton High School announces its valedictorians and salutatorian of the class of 2013. The class will graduate in commencement exercises at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the BHS gymnasium.

Members of the class follow:

Bluffton High School Class of 2013:

Julie Althaus, Shelby Amsler, Sierra Amstutz, Kathleen Augsburger, Kylee Barnett, Aaron Basinger, Diana Basinger, Christopher Bounds, Jessica Brockert, Brittany Brown

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The next American Red Cross blood drive in Bluffton is Thursday, June 13.

The drive is from noon until 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Large Room, located at 160 N. Spring St.

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Two area students were named to the Ohio Northern University dean's list.

Elvira A. Tatarkov, daughter of Andrey and Svetlana Tatarkov, 10970 Phillips Rd, Bluffton, is a junior majoring in biochemistry acs certified.

Lauren R. Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, 111 TR 20, Mount Cory, is a junior majoring in graphic design.

The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.

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