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Denny with some of his collection

Denny Edinger, Bluffton postal employee, brought in a crowd to the Maple Crest "Men-N-Friends" group as he presented his antique post card collection on May 25.

Edinger and his wife, Jane (resident services coordinator at Maple Crest), who have always enjoyed antiquing at flea markets, found themselves drawn to colorful, quaint post cards, particularly holiday cards.

The following area students were named to the Ohio Northern dean's list for the spring semenster.

Britni M. Cheney, daughter of David and Anna Cheney, 207 Township Road 28, Bluffton. She is a sophomore majoring in biology.

Lauren R. Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, 111 TR 20, Mount Cory, a freshman majoring in graphic design.

Jessica L. Liska, daughter of David and Susan Liska, 8433 Phillips Rd, Bluffton, a sophomore majoring in middle childhood education.

Dick Ramseyer, a member of the Bluffton Lions Club, has received the International Leadership Award at the Ohio State Lions Convention. The event was May 19 in Columbus.

Lions District Governors from around the state recommend Lions in their district for national awards who have provided exemplary service to their community.

"It was a pleasure for me to recommend Dick from District 13-A for the International Leadership Award provided by the Lions International President, Wing-Kun Tam," said Barbara Plaugher also of the Bluffton club.

The following births were reported in May at the Bluffton Hospital. To view photos of these babies click here.

May 3 - Avelyn Grace Niese, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Niese, Leipsic, 20 inches, 7 lbs., 8 oz.

May 6 - Braydan A. Dunlap, son of Chad and Christie Dunlap, Columbus Grove, 20 inches, 7 lbs., 9 oz.

May 7 - Parker Reubin, son of Gerry Lamie and Jessica Dietelbach, Pandora, 10 inches, 6 lbs., 13 oz.

Nine members of the Bluffton High School class of 2012 were named class valedictorians.

Those students are: Hannah Chappell-Dick, Michael Liska, Lindsey Sneary, Ashlin Gable, Abbey Rieman, Taylor Steele, Lucas Harnish, Halle Steingass and Jayne Sycks.

Class salutatorian is Kallen Terry.

The Bluffton High School 2012 commencement is at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at Bluffton High School.

Members of the graduating class are:

When did you graduate from Bluffton High School?

I graduated in the class of 2000.

You are living in Michigan working for the Social Security Administration.

Give us the short version of how you went from Bluffton to where you are now.

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