Verla Ernestine Diller, 93, died on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Verla was born to Vearl and Eva (DeHart) Kitt on Feb.27, 1926, on the family farm in Wauneta, Nebraska, on the South Divide.
Verla graduated Wauneta High School in 1945. She married Doyle Ralph Carpenter, Aug. 30, 1945. Two daughters, Josephine and Delores were born to this union. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1965. Verla returned to school earning her LPN degree and license, in 1966. She served the Mennonite Memorial Home for the next 29 years.
William "Bill" Allen Frideger II, 45, died March 19, 2019, at his residence. Bill was born March 16, 1974, in St. Marys, Ohio, to William and Maria "Angie" (Franco) Frideger. On May 11, 2002, he married Amy Dues Frideger who survives.
Bill graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School. He also had attended Lima Technical College. Bill worked at Procter and Gamble in the engineering department as a controller. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton.
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Get your ticket before it’s a sell out.
The Bluffton Music Boosters annual chicken barbecue-shrimp dinner and concert is Friday, March 22, at the Bluffton Middle School.
Fourteen music groups from fourth grade to BHS seniors are on the program from 4 p.m. on. Groups are directed by Alice Basinger, elementary; Rachael Lewis, orchestra; David Sycks, band; and Kara Zink, choir.
This year’s menu includes barbecue chicken or shrimp dinners at $8 each. Tickets are on sale in advance at the middle school office.
Bluffton HS show choir members rehearse for Friday's Music Booster chicken barbecue and concert. Caleb Mikesell is in the center of the photo. Additional photos in the series show other scenes from the show choir's rehearsal.
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One senior, nine juniors and 22 sophomores are this year's inductees in the Bluffton High School National Honor Society, according to Jamie Erford, NHS advisor.
The ceremony took place March 19 at Marbeck Center. The list of new members follows:
The Village of Bluffton is accepting applications for the positions of assistant manager and lifeguard for the Community Swimming Pool for the 2019 season.
Qualified candidates for lifeguards must have or be in the process of obtaining CPR and lifeguard certifications.
Applications can be obtained at the Blufton town hall, 154 N. Main St., Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Completed applications are due at the Town Hall by 5 p.m. Friday, April 19.
