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Alec Yoder, grandson of Alan and Diann Yoder

CLICK HERE to view Yoder as part of an Ohio State athletic video.

Alec Yoder, grandson of Alan and Diann Yoder of Bluffton, and standout gymnastic at Ohio State University, this month was named to the U.S. World Champions gymnastic team. He is the son of Mike and Rebecca Yoder. Alec's father, Mike, graduated from Bluffton High School.

Mary and Kevin Gratz, of Richland Drive, are September's recipients of Garden of The Month for America In Bloom (AIB). They have successfully integrated several mixed containers of annuals, perennials, and vegetables in a stunning display that is both beautiful and functional. 

 

Here, Mary Gratz is presented an AIB certificate and Stratton's gift card  by Mayor Rich Johnson.

King and queen will be announced Friday in a pre-game event

Bluffton High School celebrates its 2018 homecoming this weekend. Here are members of the court. (A photo and bio of the drivers will be posted tomorrow.)

Underclass court members
Freshmen
Skyler Scoles is the daughter of Jeremy and Stephanie Scoles. She is a member of the volleyball and track teams and is a freshman representative on student senate.  She attends Ebenezer Mennonite Church and is in its youth group.  Skyler is employed as a licensed soccer referee.

Bluffton Lions Club president, Dr. Christina Walton, recently donated 100 books for the Ohio Lions Action Project. The books will be distributd  to six children's hospitals around Ohio following the USA/Canada Lions Forum.

Additional Lions Club news is found in the newsletter, attached at the bottom of this story.

Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton, will hold a fishing derby during Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 22 from 2-3 p.m. 

The event will take place at Maple Crest pond and is free and open to the public.  Bait and poles will be provided.

Earlier this week, six, 2 lb. tagged bass were released into the pond. Anyone who catches a tagged fish will win a bag of Shirley’s Popcorn. 

Other events taking place at Maple Crest on Saturday include an antique tractor display, kiddie tractor pull, live music and food for sale.

“Unexpected Decisions,” focusing on advanced directives and Ohio DNR, will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 12-1 p.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 Elm St., Bluffton.  The presentation is approved for one contact hour for social workers and nurses.

Presenter Niki Sidle, MSW, LISW-S, will discuss the challenges individuals encounter when required to make difficult decisions and how medical professionals can support those individuals.  Sidle is bereavement coordinator at Bridge Home Health & Hospice.

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