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By Benji Bergstrand

Accompanied by a cacophony of cow bells and cheering volunteers, dozens of bicycle riders took to the streets of Bluffton on July 13 as they kicked off the 10th annual Ride to Remember, a program of the Bluffton Lions Club.

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The Bluffton Icon was notified of the following students receiving Dean's List honors in higher education for Spring 2024.

DEAN’S LIST HONORS

  • Eden Antrim - Cedarville University
  • Katherine Bish - Bowling Green State University
  • Dakota Bricker - Bluffton University
  • Sophia Bricker - Bowling Green State University
  • Wesley Colby - Bluffton University
  • Maeve Donaldson - Bowling Green State University
  • Ashley Eachus - Bluffton University
  • Riley Eachus - Bluffton University
  • Justin Harbison - Southern New Hampshire University
  • Ellie Hoffman - Bowling Green State University
  • Amy Jebsen - Olivet Nazarene University 

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L-R) Andrew Armstrong, Natalie Armstrong, Cindy Lee, Sponsor President Elect Jackie Bourassa and District Governor Elect Sue Davis

At the June 18 meeting of the Bluffton Lions Club, a new president and officers were installed and three new members were inducted.

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Above, L-R) Rev. Burr Shlling and Lary Core, Commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Memorial Day is a widely observed federal holiday that was first created to recognize soldiers who died in the American Civil War. For many, Memorial Day means backyard barbecues, appliance sales and patriotic sentiments on social media.

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Emma Gerding is the 2024 Recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO). 

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Open House on June 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at FNB in Pandora 

Pandora __ Larry Hoffman, EVP, Chief Financial Officer at First National Bank is retiring effective June 30, 2024. Larry began his career with First National Bank at the Pandora office in 2011.

Hoffman has 44 total years of accounting  experience, which includes 13 years of public accounting as a Senior Accountant for  Fruth & Company, CPAs and 18 years in higher education as Controller/Assistant Treasurer at Rhodes State College. Larry and his wife, Marcy, reside in Bluffton and have  3 children, Ellie, Nolan, and Ethan.

Larry has served on many community boards  including Bluffton Soccer Club, Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Bluffton School Board and St. Mary’s Church and plans to continue his involvement in community service organizations in retirement.  

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