Bluffton University will offer mediation training for Bluffton students, faculty and staff and community members Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, and Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22.
The sessions will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays in Centennial Hall. Training is free for Bluffton students, faculty and staff and $100 for community members.
Clifton Diller, 96, of Bluffton died at 2:20 p.m. May 9, 2010, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born in Richland Township on Jan. 3, 1914 to Albert and Sarah Geiger Diller.
Mr. Diller was a retired farmer. He was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton where he had served at a deacon and Sunday School teacher.
He made several trips to Switzerland and the Holy Land. He was a 1932 graduate of Bluffton High School.
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In some corners of the world, it takes a village to raise a child. In my world, it takes a whole passel of women -- pseudo moms to my daughters. Yes, I know I'm their mom and technically, I am the one who raised them. Okay, sure, their dad had a little to do with it. But it's Mother's Day. He'll get his own day in June.
Gayle Zimmerman of Bluffton was among members of the Bluffton University class of 2010 to graduate on May 9. Zimmerman, also a Bluffton High School grad, is a business administration major. The May 9 commencement was Bluffton's 110th.
The price of gold is skyrocketing, but this goldfinch pair could care less. These modest feathered creatures brighten up a green hedge while eating breakfast.
SPA Day 2010, featuring keynote speaker, Beth Boehr, of Beyond Budgeting.
Come enjoy a day of pampering, complete with manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, and make-up makeovers. Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded.
Call 419.358.4146 or email [email protected] to reserve your seat for just $20. Space is limited!
The event will be held in the Patio Room at Maple Crest.
Is there a member of the class of 2010 in your home? Southgate Lanes of Bluffton has an offer you may want to consider when planning that party for the grad. For the first-time ever, Southgate is making itself available for graduation parties. Click here for details.
The Greg Conkling of his day, Edgar Hauenstein, served most of his life as Bluffton's druggist. This photo of Mr. Hauenstein, was taken by Darvin Luginbuhl for The Lima News. It was taken upon Mr. Hauenstein's retirement after serving 23 years on the Bluffton-Richland Public Library board. The wording on the back of the photo reads: Mr. Hauenstein is pictured at his usual post of pharmacist at Hauenstein's corner drug store. Seen in the background are authentic apothecary bottles which are over 80 years old.
(Collection of Fred Steiner)
