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MAY 22 MEDIA RELEASE

BOARD REPORT
Fundraising for the All-Inclusive Playground at Legacy Park is now at $101,441 with 14 Lions participating to date.

Scholarships have been awarded to three seniors at Bluffton High School, two at Pandora-Gilboa and one at Cory-Rawson.

New member application by Don Burris was accepted by the board.

WWW.BLUFFTON.EDU/ART ANNOUNCEMENT__Are you mesmerized watching works of art being formed out of a mound of clay on a spinning wheel? Here’s your chance to get your hands dirty and try it for yourself. 

All are welcome to expand their skills during Summer Mud. Participants should be at least 14 years old (in ninth grade.)

The Bluffton Disc Golf Association, which plays at the Bluffton Hospital Disc Golf Course at Village Park on County Line Rd., has kicked off its summer 2025 season.

Players tee off at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Information about the course may be found at https://udisc.com/courses/bluffton-village-hospital-dgc-xg74

MAY 20 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will welcome the Central District Conference (CDC) from June 19–21, offering a vibrant mix of worship, workshops, community storytelling, and engaging seminars through the theme “Listen! Wisdom is Calling.” While the events are designed for registered CDC delegates, the worship services are free and open to the public.

Allen C. Burkholder, 95, passed away May 22, 2025 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Allen was born September 3, 1929 in Allen County to the late Otis and Rhoda (Amstutz) Burkholder. 

Allen graduated from Bluffton High School and was a life-long farmer who enjoyed horse racing and attending county fairs.  

The BHS Pirate baseball team will take on Liberty-Benton in the D2 Sectional Tournament at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Liberty Benton.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.ohsaa.org/tickets/

$5 for students (K-12), $8 Adults.

Cash tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate.

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