Area you a Schumacher? The 2013 Schumacher family reunion, which includes the descendants of Christian and Barbara Schumacher, takes place on Sunday, Aug. 4.
The family reunion is held at the Swiss Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 4. It is could be the largest family reunion in the Bluffton-Pandora community, and represents one of the oldest families who settled here. It is also one of the oldest family reunions that takes place here.
March has that whole lamb and lion thing going. What do we get when June temperatures vary by 46 degrees in the month?
According to Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff, the high temperature for June was 91 degrees (F) on June 25. The low temperature was 45 degrees on June 4.
June saw precipitation totals of 3.52 inches of rain. This is slightly below the June normal average of 4.16 inches.
If you would like to see the complete statistics for June weather, click the attachment below.
Swiss Day, an event planned by the Swiss Community Historical Society, includes a potluck and program on Sunday, June 30, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church.
The potluck is at 1 p.m. Persons attending are invited to bring ready-to-eat food and their own table service.
Book Reviews, 123 S. Main St., now through the end of July offers an exhibit of the creativity of Cherry, a 2006 Bluffton High School graduate.
“I began creating art with used books about three years ago,” she said. “I was fascinated by all that I could create with a book.”
“Every wall, nook, corner, shelf and cranny was filled with my creations. At the time was I was resident assistant in college and had many girls hanging out in my room.
Bluffton Senior Citizens will hear an update on plans to create a community park at the Shannon Cemetery on Jefferson Street. Richard Boehr, Bluffton businessman, who is spearheading the project, will provide an update during the 6 p.m., Monday, July 8, monthly dinner meeting. Reservations for the dinner are required by Wednesday, July 3.
Boehr’s long-term proposal for Bluffton’s original cemetery is to create a more attractive entrance to the business district while maintaining the historical presence of the cemetery.
CG Pro Bikes, 18550 State Route 65, Columbus Grove, continues its weekly bike rides and invites Icon viewers to participate.
According to Raymond and Liz Harner of CG Pro Bikes, weekly bike rides start at the bike shop in Columbus Grove at 6 p.m. each Monday.
"We will ride between one hour and one-and-one-half hours," said Ray. "Our invitation is open to bikers of all ages and bike styles. We'll take a slow ride for those interested in taking their time, and a faster ride for more experienced bikers."
