Thirteen Bluffton Lions Club members received recognition for volunteer work accomplished in 2016.

The presentations were made in December by the Lima/Allen County Bicycle/Pedestrian Task Force, a committee of the Activate Allen County organization.

It was the group's annual year-end meeting, held at The MET, downtown Lima.

During the meeting, Bluffton Lions Club were recognized for their volunteer work in 2016 to promote a healthier community through the Bluffton Lions Foundation’s Pathway projects.

The Bluffton Lions were involved in helping the Village of Bluffton create the Comprehensive Bike & Pedestrian Pathway Master Plan.

Bluffton Lions have now work to develop two major Lions Way paths & the Lions Way Trail Head Park. Each recipient was presented with a special Certificate of Appreciation.

Those members receiving the award are from left, Lions Dick Ramseyer, Ted Cunningham, Greg Denecker, Gene Long, Ron Lora and Willis Sommer.

Not available for photo were Gary Bishop, Jesse Blackburn, Tom Edwards, Jan Emmert, Gary Graham, Don Hostetler, Dick McGarrity, Fred Rodabaugh and Ed Yeager.