Stephen Tatarkov, son of Svetlana Tatarkov, 10970 Phillips Rd, Bluffton, has been named to the Ohio Northern University dean's list for the fall semester 2015-16. He is a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.
Cory-Rawson High School FFA member Brent Warren of Jenera received the American Farmer Degree at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs).
FFA Advisors working with Brent were Lindsey Regula, Megan Lawson and Beth James.
Interview by Sophie Marcum Over winter break we had the chance to catch up with Nicholas Slinger. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 2013 and has shared some great insights from the perspective of a college upperclassman.
Where do you attend school and what are you studying there?
Ashland University studying Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.
After eight years as director of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, Fred Steiner is stepping down and that position is now open, according to Phil Zimmerly, Bluffton chamber board president.
Steiner said that while he enjoys his involvement with the chamber, the Bluffton and Ada Icons, two online websites he owns, continued to grow and take more of his time.
The Bluffton chamber launched several new programs in the past eight years. It spearheaded a new Christmas downtown garland project now used by 45 businesses.
Deloris Hermon, Mary Hofstetter and Leannah Reigle.
These three women will receive Volunteer of the Year Award this year from the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association according to Tonya Meyer, director.
Typically the association’s directors chose one person, but not year. According to Meyer, director, the three women chosen are all quilters and do many other craft and sewing projects for the center.
A major tragedy last week struck a family in the Bluffton school district and a community response is underway to assist them.
The Shawn Justus family of Beaverdam lost their house and all belonging is a house fire on Dec. 18. The residence was on Lincoln Highway between Beaverdam and Cairo.
Beaverdam-Richland Township Fire Department responded to the blaze and called Bluffton and Cairo departments for backup.
The fire was not the only tragedy for the family this year.
