Floyd A. Young, 77, passed away April 26, 2025, at his home. Floyd was born September 18, 1947 in Tuscon, Arizona to Virgil and Marjorie (Knapp) Young who preceded him in death. On April 22, 1972 he married Drue (Ambrose) Young who survives.
Floyd graduated high school in New Jersey before completing his apprenticeship through the Professional Golf Association (PGA). Floyd spent time in Germany and Japan, between 1967 and 1969, working at different golf courses, playing and perfecting his game. In 1969, he came back to the states where he turned professional and worked at the PGA National in Florida during the winter months. In 1970, he moved to Akron, Ohio and was hired at the Firestone Country Club where he worked as an assistant to Bobby Nickels from 1970 to 1976. During that time, he caddied for Jack Nicklaus during his PGA win in 1971. After moving to Cambridge, Ohio in 1975, he was hired at the Cambridge Country Club as the Head Pro from 1975 to 1989. He played in countless Pro Am Tournaments during this time.
Got the spring clean up itch? The Village of Bluffton will hold its annual Community Clean Up days on May 27-28-29, providing dumpsters at the Spring St. brush site. The service is for Bluffton residents only. Find a reminder of what NOT to dispose of in the Village dumpsters HERE. This is NOT a collection for household hazardous waste.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
April 26 Arbor Day celebrations at the Bluffton Arboretum commenced with clouds and sprinkles. But with Lion and Tiger dens from Scout Troop 256 and a two very large boxes of doughnuts, it proved to a be an exceptionally fun way to pass an hour on the shores of Cobb Lake.
April 25 media release__One local non-profit organization will benefit from local manufacturer Nutrien celebrating its 70th anniversary. Nutrien Lima Nitrogen in Shawnee Township began manufacturing nitrogen products in 1955, beginning with ammonia production.
“To help us celebrate our history here, we are seeking proposals for a one-time grant of $70,000 for a project to benefit our community that can be completed within 12 months of the award,” explained Todd Sutton, general manager at Lima. The successful applicant will be selected by Nutrien’s Lima employees.
Kenneth Eugene Mast, 99, of Crystal River, FL passed away April 10, 2025, in Lecanto. He was born on February 2, 1926, to Abraham and Esther Mast in Sugar Creek, OH.
Kenneth and family learned to sing and dance in their early years and were featured on the “Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour Radio Show.” He graduated from Sugar Creek High School, OH then joined the US Navy where he served during WWII in Hawaii. During his service, Kenneth enjoyed playing on the basketball team and entertaining the troops with music.
Alger photographer Raquel Massie shared this impressive bald eagle sighted on April 5 from the shelter house at Bluffton Village Park. "I love going through there every chance I can," she notes. An Ohio DNR map shows eagle's nests in the neighborhood of Bluffton and Beaverdam.
