Earlier this summer long-time Bluffton resident Deb Bollenbacher was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, which is an inflammation of the spinal cord.
A benefit raffle in her behalf is planned from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium, according to Nicole LoBianco, who heads up the event.
Bollenbacher was an OB nurse for 40 years including 15 at Bluffton Hospital. Married to Duane Bollenbacher, the couple co-founded the S.H.A.N.N.O.N Service Club (Sharing Hopes and Nourshing Needs of Neighbors).
FROM ADA ICON - Pete Previte, of true Italian heritage, and Heather Cox offer cannoli they helped make to diners at the Ada Kiwanis Club annual spaghetti dinner last Thursday night. Kiwanians served 230 meals, the profit going to youth programs. (Monty Siekerman photo)
She works with physicians, lawyers, clergy, health department officials, fire fighters, coroners, florists, hairdressers and sometimes even criminal investigators.
You could easily say she meets people all across the spectrum.
She is Shirley Wagner, licensed funeral director and embalmer.
She’s new to Bluffton, and as staff member of Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, she’s the newest business professional in town.
Five Bluffton Boy Scouts are involved in Eagle Scout projects this fall, according to Mike Metzger, Bluffton scoutmaster.
- PHOTOS OF SCOUTS WITH THEIR PROJECTS ARE BELOW -
Metzger said that the requirements to achieve Eagle Scout include a series of advancements, the earning of at least 21 merit badges, and evidence of leadership skills.
