Ivan and Rachel Friesen of Bluffton will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 6, with an open house reception, from 2 to 4 p.m. The location is Grace Mennonite Church, 502 E. Main St., Pandora. There will be a short program at 3 p.m. The couple requests no gifts, please.
Ivan Friesen and Rachel Hilty were married on Aug. 27, 1967, at First Mennonite Church in Bluffton.
Ever wonder what exactly you should check on your vehicle between visits to a mechanic? Or, how about before a long road trip?
Bluffton Public Library offers Adulting 101 - recommended for teens and adults - in basic car care at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at Leiber's Garage, 130 Vance St., Bluffton.
Scott Deitsch, head mechanic at the garage, will lead the car care talk. The program includes demonstrations on:
• checking fluids
• checking oil
• checking tires.
When will the Bentley Road overpass be opened again?
Everyone in Bluffton asks that question. Here's some photos to show the stage of the project at the moment. In a few weeks cement will be poured, and that will take place at night.
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Technically there are two bridges on Bentley Road (one over Interstate 75 and one over the railroad). The bridge replacement started in early June and the bridge will be closed until sometime in September.
Both the southbound entrance and exit ramps at Bentley Road are also closed.
There's a new face going up on a familiar Bluffton senior citizen. The Benroth Garage, corner of Main and Elm, is being renovated by St. Rita's Medical Center. An announcement on fuure plans for the building will be announced later this summer.
Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring free pool admission for the first 200 swimmers at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool from noon – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11.
"Space is limited, so get there early," said Gary Reese of the Arbor.
Riley Creek Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society regularly supports the local community through monetary and volunteer efforts. The Arbor consists of members from Bluffton, Lima and surrounding communities.
Matt, a folk singer, will entertain PrimeTimers Fellowship members next week.
The program is at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 1, at St. John Mennonite Church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora.
The program is free and open to persons 55 and older. A free luncheon is included. This month's menu includes hamburger and hotdogs, macaroni salad, bakes beans, bagged chips, fresh fruit and ice cream bars.
PrimeTiimers is a ministry of St. John Mennonite and Mennonite Home Communites of Ohio.
