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L-R) Andrew Armstrong, Natalie Armstrong, Cindy Lee, Sponsor President Elect Jackie Bourassa and District Governor Elect Sue Davis

At the June 18 meeting of the Bluffton Lions Club, a new president and officers were installed and three new members were inducted.

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Above, L-R) Rev. Burr Shlling and Lary Core, Commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Memorial Day is a widely observed federal holiday that was first created to recognize soldiers who died in the American Civil War. For many, Memorial Day means backyard barbecues, appliance sales and patriotic sentiments on social media.

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Emma Gerding is the 2024 Recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO). 

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Open House on June 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at FNB in Pandora 

Pandora __ Larry Hoffman, EVP, Chief Financial Officer at First National Bank is retiring effective June 30, 2024. Larry began his career with First National Bank at the Pandora office in 2011.

Hoffman has 44 total years of accounting  experience, which includes 13 years of public accounting as a Senior Accountant for  Fruth & Company, CPAs and 18 years in higher education as Controller/Assistant Treasurer at Rhodes State College. Larry and his wife, Marcy, reside in Bluffton and have  3 children, Ellie, Nolan, and Ethan.

Larry has served on many community boards  including Bluffton Soccer Club, Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Bluffton School Board and St. Mary’s Church and plans to continue his involvement in community service organizations in retirement.  

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The Bluffton High School May student of the month is senior Nathan Taylor, the son of Matthew and Stefanie Taylor of Bluffton. 

Taylor is a three time academic letter recipient with a 3.864 GPA. He is an athlete, participating in the Southgate Lanes Youth Bowling League, Miracle League Baseball in Findlay, and Abilities Baseball League in Lima.

He is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Findlay, and is involved in youth group activities through the church. In his free time, Taylor enjoys watching athletic events, including the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Crew, and Manchester United. Nathan also likes playing golf and video games.

After graduation, Nathan plans to attend Apollo Career Center's Project Search program. 

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Bluffton Elementary School has announced the following Honor Roll for the final quarter of the 2023-2024 school year for grades 4 and 5.

ALL A 

4th Grade:

Kenlee Geiser, Julia Knowlton, Josie Myers, Braden Weyer

5th Grade

Natalie Basinger, Kyra Bingley, Rose Burkholder, Emily Byers, William Dailey, Malia Fought, Elijah Fry, Jonny Gallant, Grant Gesler, Haddy Glick, Lydia Gratz, Gabriella Gremling, Lyla Heinze, Gabriella Holmes, Henrietta Kaiser, Kinley Kill, Milena King, Averie Marquart, Savannah Meyer, Mikah Miller, Sage Music, Simon Phillips, Samuel Rinaldi, Bryce Sehlhorst, McKenna Stoner, Caroline Stratton, Cooper Tuttle, Ellia Zink

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