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Some day soon, this guy will become a swallowtail butterfly. The Icon photographed this caterpillar feeding on a parlsey plant in Bluffton.

For pedestrian, jogger and biker safety

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It's an eight-foot wide, 0.9 mile lane for pedestrians and biker on Bentley Road between Augsburger and the bridge near Kibler Street.

Village employees painted a third lane on the road on Tuesday morning.

The Lions Way Bentley path connects to the previously constructed Augsburger path. And, the pathway continues along Kibler Street connecting to Lions Way Parkview pathway, exiting at Main Street.

Graduated from Pandora High School, served in WWII

Leland D. Badertscher, 98, died Sept. 4, 2018, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  Leland was born July 7, 1920, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Lydia (Seyer) Badertscher.  On Oct. 11, 1944 he married Ima Jean Montgomery Badertscher who preceded him in death on June 4, 2016.

Leland graduated from Pandora High School, served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from the Lima Ford Engine Plant.  He was a member of Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton, and the American Legion Post #382, Bluffton. 

Retired from M&R Plumbing and Heating in March

Sharon Kay Locke, 77 of Bluffton died Aug. 31, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.  Sharon was born Sept. 16, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Donavon and Ruth (Dally) Conrad.  On Sept. 10, 1965, she married William Locke, who survives her in Bluffton.

Sharon worked at Ingalls Restaurant, Millager's Pharmacy, Bluffton College and she retired from M&R Plumbing in March of 2018. She was a member and the treasurer of Emmanuel United Church of Christ for many years.

The Icon spotted BOB S on a red Chevy Impala in Ada last week. It's a Hardin County plate. And, Bob S is an OSU fan.

St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton, will begin its fall and winter schedule on Sunday, Sept. 9. 

Faith Formation classes begin at 9:30 a.m., and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 

The Children's Hour takes place during worship at 10:30 a.m.  This schedule continues through the end of May.  All are welcome.

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