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Sixth grader Erin Murray of Bluffton, Ohio was the local and regional winner for her essay written for the DAR American History essay. Fifth grader Danny Kelly of St. Michael’s School in Findlay won second place in the local Fort Findlay contest.

The students were to write an essay about an historic or fictional child who lived at the time of the American Revolutionary War. Erin, a student at Cory-Rawson School, won first place award from the Fort Findlay Chapter for her essay and went on to be the winner of the Northwest Ohio Branch of the Ohio DAR contest.

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Several Bluffton area students were named to the Ohio Northern University deans' list for the spring semester 2014. They are:

Matthew Deter, son of Bill and Joan Deter, Bluffton. He is a sophomore majoring in exercise physiology.

Lauren Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, Mount Cory. She is a senior majoring in graphic design.

Andrea Hines, daughter of Lisa Hines, Venedocia, and James Hines, Bluffton. She is a sixth year pharmacy major.

Elita Smith, daughter of Jeffrey and Melinda Smith, Bluffton. She is a sophomore majoring in management.

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Bluffton High School's scholastic and scholarship winners were recognized last evening at the 34th annual BHS academic awards program.

The evening included presentation of scholarships, individual class awards, athletic awards and a listing of seniors who have received college scholarships.

The complete program with list of student recipients is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

PLEASE WAIT A MOMENT FOR THE PROGRAM TO LOAD ONTO THE COMPUTER.

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The family of Harvey and Pauline Bauman invites you to send a card in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary, which will be celebrated on May 28, 2014. Please address your card to Harvey and Pauline Bauman, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, 410 W. Elm Street, Bluffton, OH  45817.

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The May Student of the Month at Bluffton High School is 12th grade student Andrew Lee, son of Dennis & Cindy Lee, Bluffton. He has a current GPA of 3.820.

Andrew is a member of Math Club, SADD Club, Spanish Club and Show Choir. He also attends a weekly small group Bible study.

He has been a member of the track team and the football team for the past 4 years. He was captain of the football team, was a 3-year varsity award winner in both football and track and was a scholar-athlete for the past 3 years.

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Hilty Home, Pandora, is the recipient of a $39,600 Safety Intervention Grant check, presented May 12 by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), according to Jason Cox, Hilty Home administrator.

Steve Buehrer, administrator, CEO of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, presented the check.

The grant enables Hilty Home to purchase lift systems to protect employees from injury by easing the process of transferring patients.

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