NWC player of the year Jude Spallinger in action. The Pirate boys soccer team plays Riverdale at 11 a.m. on October 30 in the 11 a.m. District Finals at Tiffin. PHOTO by P. Rae Staton.
An ostomy is a surgical procedure that diverts a portion of the intestines to the outer abdominal wall to create a stoma that expels stool. It is estimated 450,000 people in the U.S. have an ostomy. It is a new way of living and with modern medicine, patients can experience a full life again.
From the opening scene of “Failure: A Love Story,” the audience learns the three main characters all die. However, Bluffton University’s fall play--about three sisters and the man who falls in love with each one--has plenty of wit as well.
“I wasn’t ready for a complete comedy. I wanted a play that could tap into feelings of loss, considering everything that has happened in the last couple of years,” said Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre and director of the show. “There is a lot of humor in this play, but there is also a healthy balance of dramatic moments.”
Charles J. Burris, 66, passed away October 28, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Charles was born December 18, 1954 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Don and Tresa (Morrison) Burris.
Charles was retired from the United States Marines Corp where he served with the Military Police. After retirement, he worked in retail security at various businesses.
Roger Alan Gordon, 57, passed away October 28, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. Roger was born May 7, 1964 in Warren, Ohio to Philip and Hazel (Kiser) Gordon. On October 6, 1990 he married Rhonda Koontz Gordon.
