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Jenera church commemorates 185th anniversary of "Shipwreck Sunday"

During 8 and 10:30 a.m. services at Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, will observe the annual Shipwreck Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 18. 

The services, at 8 and 10:30 a.m. recalls the passengers on the “Famous Dove” when it was shipwrecked off the east coast of the United States on Sept.17, 1831.  Many of the passengers coming from Germany were the founders of Trinity.

During a storm, the passengers prayed and sang hymns while on the wrecked ship and when they safely reached land, they promised to observe Sept. 17 in thanks to God,  to the third and fourth generations, this being the 185th year.

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Latin American Anabaptist Seminary president speaks here

Sept. 27 university forum in Stutzman Lecture Hall

Willi Hugo Perez, president of Latin American Anabaptist Seminary, will present his speech titled “Mennonite Peacemaking in Central America” during Forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Centennial’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.

1.93 inches of rain recorded on Saturday

Saturday's rain reached 1.93 inches in Pandora, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Until Wednesday, it was the only rain measured in September.

For a complete daily summary of weather from Sept. 1 to Sept. 12, open the attachment.

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Boys' soccer: Pirates blank Lincolnview 6-0

The Bluffton High School boys' soccer team fielded 6 different scorers against the Lincolnview Lancers at Lincolnview earlier this week. Bluffton held the Lancers to one shot on goal while taking 17 shots on goal themselves.

BHS won 6-0.
 
Scores were made by Trevor Bunch at 3 minutes; Douglas Nester scored at the 8:30 minute; and Eli Bourassa netted a goal at 9:00 minutes. All of the first three goals were assists by Luke Young.

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We’re in Kansas, now

Our new weekly feature “Poetic License” highlights interesting license plates in the Icon viewership area. This plate was photographed in the Ada school parking lot.

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Workshop focus about health care in retirement

RSVP to attend this Sept. 29 event

There is a lot of talk about saving enough money by the time of retirement to continue the lifestyle you know.

What is discussed far less is the need for health care in retirement and the costs that come with it. First National Bank will host a free Health Care Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 29. The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Interstate Drive, Findlay from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

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