Mildred B. Burkholder, 84, of Bluffton died at 10:50 a.m., Oct. 15, 2018, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Millie was born Nov. 15, 1933 in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late Lacy and Cloie (Lemaster) Brown. On Aug. 24, 1957, she married David E. Burkholder who preceded her in death on May 10, 2004.
Millie was employed at Bluffton Hospital and upon retirement served as a hospital volunteer. She was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Millie was a 1953 graduate of Ada High School. .
Senior kicker Chase Watson (Lima/Elida) has been tabbed the Ohio Athletic Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in the 2018 football season.
Watson finished two-for-two on extra points and tacked on a 22-yard field goal for five total points in Saturday's 49-17 loss to John Carroll. With his weekend efforts, the senior is now 26-for-26 in extra points and three-for-four on field goal attempts this season.
The Ohio Northern University Wind Orchestra will present “An American Tribute” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 in the Freed Center. Director Antoine T. Clark will conduct the program, which will feature works by George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.
Aug. 25 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bernstein. Accordingly, music organizations and institutions across the nation and the world are honoring this great conductor, composer, music educator and pianist by programming his works throughout the year.
OhioMeansJobs Hardin County will host a Mini Hiring Blitz/Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from noon until 3 p.m. at 175 W. Franklin St. In Kenton. Sodexo, the ONU physical plant and dining service, will participate.
In addition to Sodexo, other participating companies include Acloche (Graphic Packaging and Durez,) MPW, Walmart, and Shoe Sensation.
Help on writing or updating a resume and online applications for the participating business will be provided to job seekers on Monday, Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m.
Ronald D. McKee, age 79, died on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:45 a.m. at his daughter’s residence in Ada.
He was born on October 27, 1938 in Wooster, Ohio to Weldon and Verda (Hackett) McKee who preceded him in death. On June 9, 1957 Ronald married Marjorie L. “Margie” Zimmerly, she preceded him in death on June 24, 2014.
Ronald retired from Ford Motor Company – Lima Engine Plant.
Surviving is a son, James (Jeanne) McKee of Ada; a daughter, Connie (Tom) Miller of Ada; three grandchildren.
