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English Lutheran Church, along with other Lutheran congregations from across the nation, is participating in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) World Hunger Good Gifts 'Buck-a-Chick' program this Lent, according to Kevin Mohr, pastor.

"Instead of purchasing commercial greeting cards, for a one dollar donation, you can receive and decorate a greeting card, created by Connie Maroscher of English Lutheran," he said.

Seen on the street

Construction workers shed some light on the subject at the Bluffton Hospital. Window installation is underway this week at the corner of Garau and Harmon.

Here's one you don't see in Ohio everyday. It's a Minnesota plate. The Icon spotted this in the Kirtland lot.

Lamoile E. "Mollie" Amstutz, 94, of Bluffton died March 24, 2011, at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1916, in Defiance County to Donald and Violet Smith Salsbury. On September 10, 1939 she married Russell H. Amstutz and he preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 1992.

Mrs. Amstutz was a homemaker and had worked at Triplett Corp. and Community Market both of Bluffton. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton.

Fresh Encounters Charity Golf Classic, Findlay, is now accepting team sponsorship for its July 18 event.

Held at the Findlay Country Club, tee times are (your choice) 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. For morning golfers there will be a continental breakfast, lunch awards banquet and bonus raffle. For afternoon golfers there will be a lunch, dinner awards banquet and bonus raffle.

The golf classic supports over 38 charities.

Team registrations go to [email protected], or to

Sparkling clean

Here's a window-washer view you don't see every day. The Icon was on the second floor of the town hall as Tom Dye was washing the windows from ground level.

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