During Bluffton University’s annual Keeney Peace Lecture, John Sharp shared “Changing the World One Life at a Time: The MJ Sharp Story.” The lecture took place on March 26, just days from the two year anniversary of the confirmation of MJ’s murder in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While the details of MJ’s death continue to be a mystery, Sharp shared the details of MJ’s life that left a tangible impression on the world.
“Who was MJ,” questioned Sharp. “He was like you. Don’t think you can’t do what he did.”
The Area Agency on Aging 3 announces that the Senior Dining Program has changed its name to DISH. DISH stands for Dining to Improve Socialization and Health, what the Senior Dining Program always tried to promote.
“We are trying to really stress the need for older adults to get and socialize with others and we believe that they can accomplish that through the DISH program. We also know that the program helps older adults eat healthier and more regularly then they would normally do,” Program Director Emily Taylor said.
Karlton D. Plaugher, 78, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 7:02 a.m. at Carriage Court, Hillard, Ohio.
He was born on March 5, 1941, in Harrod, Ohio, to the late Odie K. and Dorotha O. (Kettimon) Plaugher. On Aug. 29, 1962, Karlton married Maxine Fleming and she preceded him in death on March 27, 2009.
Karlton was a self employed carpenter. He was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Ada. He was a member of the Elks of Kenton, the Ada Rotary Club and the former Ada Masonic Lodge F&AM #513.
Frances Coral (Everett) Clum, age 94, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 5:10 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born September 1, 1924 in Lima, Ohio to Delmar and Lucille (Swick) Everett, who preceded her in death. Frances married James Corwin Clum on September 8, 1942 and he died November 12, 1992.
Bluffton University early childhood education major Makayla (Smith) Noble, a 2015 Bluffton HS grad, found meaningful community on campus through her involvement in Bluffton Education Organization (BEO).
The organization provided early opportunities that allowed her to become part of the world of teaching before even starting her career.
A Spectrum employee does a high-wire action in front of Mennonite Memorial Home on West Street. Meanwhile, on ground level, work continues on placement of new roadbed on Elm, as seen in the following photos.