At our meeting on June 17, we talked about fair IDs. New members and members with their last names starting with A-H need to get their fair ID pictures taken. If you don’t get your fair ID you will have to pay to get into the fair.
English Lutheran Church is offering a new Bible study, "Who Do We Say That Jesus Is? --What Jesus means to us for our lives in the 21st Century."
"In this study we will look at how Jesus has been 'pictured' and understood in the media, in the Creeds of the Church, and in the New Testament writings, trying to discover what Jesus can mean for us living in the 21st century," said Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor.
Lenola R. Grismore, 101, of Pandora died June 29, 2013 at her residence. She was born near Columbus Grove Jan. 23, 1912, to Peter and Susan Diller Nusbaum. On April 4, 1936, she married Maurice M. Grismore and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1977.
Mrs. Grismore was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and its Sunday school and Missionary Society. She was a graduate of Columbus Grove High School and attended Bluffton College.
Rosemary "Rose" Smith, 59, of Bluffton died at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born on April 21, 1954 to the late Harry W. and Hildegarde (Schmogil) Klay in Bluffton. Rose married Douglas D. Smith on June 24, 1978, and he survives.
She is also survived by a brother-in-law, David (Brenda) Smith of New Albany; two nieces, Angela (Luke) Slater of Johnston, and Katrina Couch of Columbus and best friend, Sue Fett of Bluffton.
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."
