June 2014

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The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora.

The meal this month is provided as a “Thank You” to the community by the Reichley/Diller family. The menu will be shredded chicken sandwich, side dish, chips, dessert and beverage.

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John and Esther Spaeth will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 15 with an open house hosted by their children at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jenera from 2-5 p.m.

They were married there by Pastor Donald Laude on June 15, 1964. John and Esther (Smith) were neighbors who attended Trinity. They had their first date after being on a Luther Society picnic committee together.

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The Icon invites you to consider a book reading list unlike most you've encountered. We invited our Bluffton University intern, Nnenna Onwukeme, to offer a reading list of African writers. Here's her list:

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Go fish!

Over 220 Maple Crest residents, staff members, and their families turned out to fish at the Maple Crest pond on June 5. They also enjoyed a hot dog supper on the grill. 

Luther Shetler blasted the starting note for the derby on a shell horn and the first catch of the day was moments later by Richard Lasko. 

Others followed suit, with Mathias Klausing catching the longest fish of the day at 20 ½ inches, Elaina Helser catching the shortest fish at 2 ¾ inch, and Madie Treglia catching the most fish (eight).  

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Here's the Bluffton High School Future Farmers of America during the 1965-66 school year.

Row one, Don Hohenbrink, John Herron, Wesley Beery, Nolan Bucher, Dick Huber, Bob Hauenstein.

Row two, Larry Mast, Bob Hilty, Dennis McCarty, Dave Hauenstein, Lorin Rediger, Carlton Habegger, Tom Chidester, Steve Andrews, Mr. Overmyer.

Row three, Bill Cupp, Steve Tripplehorn, Greg Smith, Bob Holt, Mark Lutterbein, Bill Hauenstein, Jim Augsburger, Walt Barber.

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Maynard R. Badertscher, 90, died June 10, 2014, at 1:20 a.m., Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. He was born Jan, 3, 1924 in Allen County, Ohio, to Albert O. and Sarah Hochstettler Badertscher who preceded him in death. On May 2, 1953, he married Joyce Kline Badertscher who survives.

Mr. Badertscher retired after building many houses as owner/operator of Maynard Badertscher & Assoc. where he built many homes in Bluffton and the surrounding areas.

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This is the second of a three-part series on winners of the 2014 Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. Kathy Burrus is the second place winner. She receives $1,000 in business start up costs from BCE. For more information about the annual competition contact: [email protected].

Kathy Burrus of rural Pandora is a professional life and relationship coach.

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Here’s the weather summary for the area provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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In mid-June BFR begins sport programs and camps, including tennis, basketball, t-ball, volleyball, field hockey and soccer. A family scavenger hunt and pre-school adventure camp are also scheduled.

June 16 is the start date for summer tennis lessons at BFR. Youth entering grade 2 or above are invited to register for the 6 week lesson package. Tennis groups are assigned based on skill levels; classes meet on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Cost varies depending on the level ($55-70).

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Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St. , Bluffton, will offer Dad a free dessert over Fathers’ Day Weekend—Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to the new summer menu, Mustard Seed will be offering the following features:
Brunch:  Bistro Steak & Eggs with red wine mushroom sauce
Dinner:  Filet Mignon with Bernaise Sauce and Pasta with Mussels

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