Catherine “Cathy” A. Cripe, 70, died at 2:24 p.m. Jan. 16, 2013 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born July 26, 1942, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Cleota (Lanning) Lewis.
Cathy retired as a retail manager at “Welcome Home” in Houston, Texas. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Bluffton. She enjoyed the "60’s Girls’ Group" and was a member of the Bluffton Senior Citizens where she enjoyed playing cards. She resided in Bluffton for the last 10 years with her sister, Mary.
Ann Stratton will offer antique appraisals during a community antique show from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Richland Manor, Swaney Road, Bluffton.
Food and beverages will be served and the event is open to the public.
Scott Trostel, nationally noted railroad historian, will present at program on the Lima Locomotive Works at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Allen County Museum, Lima. The presentation takes place at the museum at 620 W. Market St., Lima.
His presentation will follow the Allen County Historical Society’s 105th annual membership meeting, according to Dick Boehr of Bluffton, who is a board member of the museum.
Ken Lugibihl will head the Bluffton school board in 2013. The board elected officers and made several other appointments during its Jan. 14 reorganizational meeting.
BFR Sports and Fitness has a challenge for you. Beginning Friday, Jan. 25, area families will be encouraged to add fruits and vegetables to the daily menu, limit screen time and add physical activity as part of the 5-2-1-Almost None Family Challenge sponsored by BFR. Click here for all the details.
What's happening in the Bluffton elementary school this month? The Icon has posted the elementary newsletter.
It contains updates to school projects, announced delays or scheduled cancellations, reminders on procedures, news, a calendar of events and much more.
