Icon viewers:
On Friday afternoon, June 16, the Bluffton Lions Club put on the 50th Anniversary of the Festival of Wheels and Cruise-in.
We strive to make it a better show each year. It takes a lot of volunteers to make it a success. The weather has a lot to do with it, but the volunteers are the main factor.
Pandora United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream social from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at the church, 108 E. Washington St.
This event is hosted by Cub Scout Pack 3226. Menu consists of your choice of sloppy joe, hot dog, or chicken sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, and or chicken and noodles.
Vacation Bible School at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, is at Trinity School, 105 Allen St., from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, through Thursday, July 27.
The theme, “Mighty Fortress,” will be carried out in Bible Stories, games, music, crafts and snacks. Children in Pre-school through the Sixth Grade may attend.
On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social will be held featuring Dietsch’s ice cream and a magic show by Chris Toppel. The event is open to the public. More information at 419-302-5271 or at tlcjenera.org
"Deep Sea Discovery: God is with me wherever I go" is the theme of the County Line Church of the Brethren VBS which will be held from 6-8 p.m. on July 23-27.
VBS is for 3 year-olds to 6th grade. The church is located at 4227 N. Hardin (County Line) Road.
There will be an adult Bible study at the same time. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers.
James Crawfis told The Icon that it was like finding a buried treasure.
It is exactly that. On an 8 mm home movie camera, James’ dad, Gary, filmed the aftermath of the April 1965 tornado that tore through the Bluffton countryside. The reels remained in a storage box until this year when James transferred the movies to digital.
In fact, The Icon is not aware of any movies shots of the tornado’s after match. Crawfis shared the now-YouTube video with the Icon and we share it here with viewers.
