Interviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock
Bob Gordon-Hancock was born in Chelmsford, England. He attended King Edward VI Grammar School. He got his Bachelor's in Social Anthropology from The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He then got a Post-graduate diploma in Entrepreneurial Management from University of Wales, Lampeter, where he met his future wife, Elizabeth Beer (Bluffton).
The following feature is re-posted from November 2015. It shares part of Bob Neff's story as one of the world's longest living survivors of a heart transplant. His heart transplant took place in 1985.
It is believed that the world's longest surviving heart-transplant patient is Susan Law who received a new heart at Papworth Hospital near Cambridge, England, in 1982.
Two Bluffton residents – Jeff Sprague and Dave Stratton - continue to play significant roles Allen County economic development.
On Jan. 1 the two were involved in promotions in their roles.
Stratton was promoted to replace Sprague as the president/CEO of Allen Economic Development Group. Sprague became president/CEO of Greater Lima Region.
Prior to the transition, Sprague held both positions. Stratton has served as director of business development for AEDG since 2015. He is a Bluffton High School graduate.
Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast includes some art.
Nearly a dozen holiday-themed pieces of work will be auctioned. Proceeds from the auction go to the artists, who are Bluffton High School students.
In November Neil Reichenbach of Reichenbach and Steiner CPA displayed these works in the CPA office window. The holiday art display is annual art competition sponsored by the Main Street business.
Lexy Lehman is the Icon's Bluffton High School artist of the month. The BHS senior has taken Art one, Design 1, Mural, Art seminar and Crafts, according to Vickie Garmon, art teacher.
"I enjoy art because it helps to express mysel," said Lexy about art. "Art also has always been a part of my life even from a very young age. I enjoy seeing the happiness it can bring to people."
Lexy plans to attend Ohio State Beauty Academy following high school graduation.
