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Bluffton's newest downtown outdoor meeting place

Former alley transforms into attract green space
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 1:41pm

Denise Fett provided the Icon with photos of recent work on the former Presbyterian alley at 120 N. Main St. Here’s the story behind the project.

After a one-and-a-half years in planning, the former Bluffton Presbyterian Church alley is becoming an attractive outdoor meeting place downtown.

The alley, closed to vehicle traffic for many years, fell into disrepair over the years.

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A legacy of impassioned love and inspiration, care and joy

Sister Carol Inkrott retires after 17 years as St. Mary's pastoral leader
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 1:34pm

Sister Carol Inkrott celebrates her final mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday.

Serving since 2002, she is the senior pastoral leader in the local ministerial community, having served here 17 years.

Rev. John McLoughlin, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, becomes the parish full-time pastor on Aug. 10. His official installation by Toledo Diocese Bishop Daniel Thomas is Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Worship
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Elwood James was retired manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator

1953 Cory-Rawson High School graduate
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 11:47am

E. Elwood James, 84, of Mt. Cory, died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Elwood was born July 7, 1935, in Vanlue to the late G. E. and Irene (Haugh) James. On Dec. 22, 1956 he married Mildred Hanna James who survives.

Elwood graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was honored with the Kentucky Colonel.  Elwood was the manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator. He was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and the Findlay Glass Club. Elwood was an active co-op tractor collector and enjoyed gardening.

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Obituaries
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Emmanuel UCC ice cream social Aug. 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 8:59am

Emmanuel United Church of Christ is holding an ice cream social on Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The menu includes shredded chicken or sloppy joe sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies and cakes, plus beverages and, ice cream.

The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children (ages 10 and under).

The church is located at 8375 Phillips Road.

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Worship
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Pandora United Methodist hosts community meal July 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 8:54am

The Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal on Wednesday, July 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St. (Route 12), Pandora. 

The meal this month is provided by the Hilty Home. The menu is chicken croissant sandwich, macaroni salad, chips, strawberry shortcake and beverages.

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Worship
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10 cyclists completed 112 miles

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 6:12am

"Despite the record high temperatures, 10 cyclists completed the 112-mile Triplett Challenge during the 5th Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 20. 

Shown here are three of those riders, Dave Erb, Corinne Gordon and Martin Extejt. Bill Triplett, co-chair of the event, presented the certificates."

In the next photo are co-chairs of the Ride, Bill Triplett and Dick Ramseyer.
 

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