Ellie Hartzler participated in the Ohio State Fair clothing days this year.  Last year she won the Clock Award for Sew Fun when she sewed a skirt. 

This year she won Outstanding of the Day for the category Tops for Tweens.  Her grandmother, Marybeth Hartzler, is her coach.  

The Icon invites all viewers who participated in the Ohio State Fair to notify the Icon of your awards. Send to: [email protected]

 

Caitlyn Zimmerman, was selected to attend the Ohio State Fair, Photography Day on July 28.

Her project was “Controlling the Image, Level 2.”  She received an Outstanding of the Day in her project. Her photograph was also selected as one of the “Select Twenty” photographs that will be exhibited at the 2019 Ohio State Fair.

Amy Warren has been named to the Dean's List at the Berklee College
of Music with a 4.0 GPA. Amy is a junior majoring in music business. She is
the daughter of James and Lesley Warren.

Here's all the caption entries to our recent contest

Here's the scene: The Icon walks up to a coffee shop and find a Bluffton police office lecturing nearly a dozen guys who appear to be sitting through a school detention.

The Icon posts the photo and asked viewers to write a caption for the photo (it's attached to this story). We received several dozen entries. The competition was brutal. Here's the winners:

First place - wins 4 Shannon Theatre passes
I’m going to have to write you guys a ticket for waving and smiling too much. You’re starting to creep out the out of towners.
- Shelly Halker

MHCO provides online resource for care

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) has published a white paper, “Finding the Right Care for Your Parent,” to assist family members in finding the best environment for an elderly parent or other relative.  The paper is available at no charge on the MHCO website.

Lunch and entertainment will be provided at the Tuesday, Aug. 7, meeting of PrimeTimers, a ministry of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and St. John Mennonite Church.  PrimeTimers meets at the church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora, at 12 p.m. 

The menu includes BBQ ribs, au gratin potatoes, scalloped corn, creamy coleslaw, rolls and cake.  There is no cost for the meal, but donations are accepted.

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