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The current issue of "The Visioneer," a publication of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, is now on The Icon. The lead article follows. To view the entire issue open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Phil Kingsley, author of the following reflection, communicates using smart technology. “My speech generation computer enables me to (communicate) with blinks of my left eye,” he states.

Libby Schadt, softball pitcher for Bluffton Junior High takes some warm up tosses prior to a game against Bath last week. 

BREAKFAST STARTS AT 8 a.m.
We are open for breakfast Tuesday-Friday and serve breakfast all day!

APRIL 28-MAY 1 LUNCH SPECIALS

TUESDAY
Tomato bisque
Potato soup
Lemon chicken over rice
Gyros

WEDNESDAY
Corn chowder
Fish platter
Chicken potpie

THURSDAY
Mediterranean chicken soup
Jeanne's cabbage rolls
Chicken fajita wrap

FRIDAY
Stuffed pepper soup
Grilled cheese apple and bacon
Personal pan pizza

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Wilkins, 74, died April 26, 2015, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1941, in Forest to the late Harold and Louettee (Almey) Fox On Nov. 15, 1969, she married Harvey Wilkins who survives.

She was a homemaker and had worked at Triplett Corporation and Stratton Greenhouse both in Bluffton. She was a member of Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed embroidery.

Six youth will be confirmed in the Christian faith on Sunday, May 3, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, in the 10:30 a.m. service.  

The Confirmands are:  Wesley Lane Below, Caden Thomas Gurney, James Steven John Miles, Amelia Grace Mitchell, Korey Lynn Strahm, and Logan Nicholas Stuckey.  

A regular service will be held at 8 a.m.  Beginning at 9:20 a.m., the Confirmands will give a review of Bible teachings in a question and answer format.  

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