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Elisabeth Gratzer, 98, died at 2:15 p.m. March 20, 2013 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born June 26, 1914 in Hamburg, Germany, to the late Franz and Elisabeth (Riess) Andres.

She retired as an auditor for a department store in Hamburg, Germany, prior to coming to the United States. She became an American Citizen in 2000. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.  

Polished Nails and Body Salon, 417 N. Main St., Bluffton, is holding a free tanning event Friday, March 22, according to Joan Frederick.

"Everyone is welcome. Great time to try our new tanning beds. Great specials. Our beds feature a unique blend of rays. They give immediate color and a desirable tan," said Frederick.

Phone for more details: 419-358-0001

Although I know the answer to this question, what year did you graduate from Bluffton High School, Alan?

1968.

You worked in Bluffton for several years. Tell us about that? 

I worked with my dad, Wayne Amstutz in the insurance business for 10 years and owned the Brass Buckle for two years.

When did you move to Dublin?

I began working in Columbus in April 1985 and the family moved in August 1985. At that time Dublin was a little larger than Bluffton.

Mary Amstutz, Joanne Niswander and Nancy Schweingruber enjoy a lunch at Mustard Seed Cafe. Located in the former AC&Y Railroad depot at 560 N. Main St., the cafe officially opens for business Friday morning.

Bluffton has a new place to eat for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Mustard Seed Café officially opens on Friday morning, March 22, in a one-time railroad depot at 560 N. Main St.

Dick and Jayne McGarrity own the restaurant, with Rhonda Moor as manager and cook.

In a conversation with the three, The Icon learned that Mustard Seed’s menu ranges from “mostly traditional fare to truly unique.”

“We have salads for breakfast, with hash browns, and sausage and eggs, for example,” said Moor. “We want to consider all tastes. There’s something here for everyone.”

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association has organized Good Friday activities for the Bluffton community.

On Good Friday, March 29, all are welcome to the annual Cross Walk. This year the walk begins at English Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m. From there the walk proceeds to St. John's UCC, Bluffton Presbyterian, First Mennonite, First Methodist and ends at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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