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Lions from left, Willis Sommer, Fred Rodabaugh, Daryl Shields, Lowell Hostetler, Sue Shields, Jan Emmert, Morris Groman, Tammy Whitlow, John Rich, Dick Ramseyer, Jerry Szabo and Doug Luginbill

Twelve members of the Bluffton Lions Club complete the spring Adopt-a-Roadway community service project on Saturday morning, May 14, by collecting litter and other debris along County Road 313 between Hancock/Allen County Line and State Route 235.

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"The Bluffton Lions twice a year, in the spring and fall, conducts this community service to help keep America beautiful," said Dick Ramseyer.

The Bluffton Lions Club chartered in 1934 by Lions Clubs International and has 80 members.

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Taylor Steele and Justin Neufeld Weaver were awarded the Eagle Scout rank, the highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouts of America at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor held April 23 at the town hall.

Steele is the son of Steven and Tracy Steele. Taylor's Eagle service project was to renovate the restroom at Buckeye Park.

Justin Neufeld Weaver is the Son of Paul and Laurel Neufeld Weaver. Justin's Eagle Scout service project was the renovation of a flower bed at village park.

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During the month of May Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio celebrates Older Americans Month with a host of activities and special programs.

"It is a great time to celebrate the lives of our elders and share their talents and stories with the others," said Marketing Director Julie Stratton.

Beginning Monday, May 8, it is also National Nursing Home Week.

"The Mennonite Memorial Home invites you to join us as we celebrate with special events throughout the month, said Stratton.

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Trevor Meyer

Apollo Career Center Automated Manufacturing student Trevor Meyer, Bluffton, competed as a member of the AMT team and brought home first place at the state Skills USA Competition held in Columbus recently.

Meyer will be attending the National Skills Competition this summer.

He stands by the belt sander, which he designed, machined, welded, and presented during Senior Project Day at Apollo Career Center.

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May is National Older American's Month, and May 8 to 14 is National Nursing Home Week. Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio have several special events planned. The Mennonite Memorial Home calendar for May is now available for Icon viewers. The calendar lists the events planned.

Click here to view the calendar.

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Bluffton High School senior and student at Apollo Career Center Mary Huffman is a candidate for queen of the Apollo prom set for May 7.

Apollo's prom is from 8-11 p.m. The theme is 'Lumieres de Paris' or 'The Lights of Paris'.

Decorations for the prom include Eiffel towers, centerpieces created by Floral Design students, and a replica of the Arch de Triomphe.

Candidates for prom queen in addition to Huffman are Whitney Allen from Elida, Peyton Clark from Perry, Kim Davis from Bath, and Emily Fernandez from Elida.

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