Sister Carol Inkrott celebrates her final mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday.
Serving since 2002, she is the senior pastoral leader in the local ministerial community, having served here 17 years.
Rev. John McLoughlin, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, becomes the parish full-time pastor on Aug. 10. His official installation by Toledo Diocese Bishop Daniel Thomas is Saturday, Sept. 20.
E. Elwood James, 84, of Mt. Cory, died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Elwood was born July 7, 1935, in Vanlue to the late G. E. and Irene (Haugh) James. On Dec. 22, 1956 he married Mildred Hanna James who survives.
Elwood graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was honored with the Kentucky Colonel. Elwood was the manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator. He was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and the Findlay Glass Club. Elwood was an active co-op tractor collector and enjoyed gardening.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ is holding an ice cream social on Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The menu includes shredded chicken or sloppy joe sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies and cakes, plus beverages and, ice cream.
The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children (ages 10 and under).
The Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal on Wednesday, July 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St. (Route 12), Pandora.
The meal this month is provided by the Hilty Home. The menu is chicken croissant sandwich, macaroni salad, chips, strawberry shortcake and beverages.
"Despite the record high temperatures, 10 cyclists completed the 112-mile Triplett Challenge during the 5th Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 20.
Shown here are three of those riders, Dave Erb, Corinne Gordon and Martin Extejt. Bill Triplett, co-chair of the event, presented the certificates."
In the next photo are co-chairs of the Ride, Bill Triplett and Dick Ramseyer.
Bluffton council heard updates on several summer projects in the village during Monday’s council meeting.
• The Bluffton in Bloom committee continues working on the yet-to-be named public space in the former Presbyterian Church alley.
An assortment of seats, tables and planters are now in place. Several donations are making the project possible. Those donors include J&D Snyder Excavating, Bluffton Stone Co., Patriot Concrete and Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
• Within the next two weeks Hohenbrink Excavating will finish the West Elm Street project.
E. Elwood James, 84 of Mt. Cory died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton.
Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
The following Bluffton council committee meetings and related meetings are scheuled in July and August. All meetings are in the town hall.
Parks & Rec - Monday, July 29, at noon
Ordinance - Monday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m.
Streets, Alleys & Sidewalks - Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Utilities - Tuesday, July 30, at 4 p.m.
Personnel - Wednesday, July 31, at noon
Pathway Board - Thursday, Aug. 1, at noon
Personnel - Wednesday, Aug. 7, at noon
Council Meeting - Monday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m.
