A special Lenten service will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 21.
Vicar Michael Schneider from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Findlay, will deliver the sermon on "Shed No Tears for Jesus." The students of Trinity's third and fourth grades will sing "What Grace is This!" with violin and keyboard accompaniment.
Suraya Sadeed does not take no for an answer and will not let anyone stand in her way while bringing aid and education to one of the most violent places in the world: her native Afghanistan.
If you could help the Bluffton elementary school get a chance to win $15,000 toward the purchase of new computers, would you chip in and help? Certainly you would.
The way to participate is pretty simple. Here's how it works:
To help improve school technology funding in Allen and surrounding counties, Cartridge World is giving local schools the chance to win $15,000 to be used toward the purchase of new school computers.
The accolades for Dick Cookson never seem to stop.
Recently the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association honored Dick and his wife, Betty, for their efforts in helping to launch the Bluffton Senior Citizens-Lions Club pancake and sausage breakfast. The Cooksons were involved in the "ground floor" of the event...and that was 30 years ago.
Earlier this year, the Icon posted a photo from the Bluffton centennial pageant from 1961. The photo showed a re-enactment of the John Dillinger robbery. Dick was part of the re-enactment.
Richard J. Hauenstein, 85 of Bluffton died at 10:15 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Bluffton to Clyde and Mary (Sutter) Hauenstein. On March 19, 1948, he married Joyce (Young) Hauenstein and she survives.
Richard owned and operated Hauenstein Plumbing and Heating, Bluffton, for over 50 years. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #382, Bluffton. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a Bluffton High School graduate.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's website (www.explorebluffton.com) is now accessible from The Bluffton Icon homepage.
Icon viewers interested in visiting the website will find it at the bottom of the Icon home page. Simply click on the chamber's green and white logo and you will be redirected to the chamber site.
The chamber has 163 members. All members are listed on the site and their websites are linked to the site.
James Mehaffie
Village Administrator
Village of Bluffton
Dear Mr. Mehaffie:
I have been to your office and I have talked to you on the phone. I am afraid that I have not communicated effectively. I often have difficulty in face to face conversations. I do not know if I am ill prepared or that it just takes too much time for me to consider the other's response.
New Leaf Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has openings its its Saturday, March 24, spring seminar. The seminar takes place at the garden center on State Route 235.
Come to the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, on March 26 and April 23 for a fun time square dancing. At 6:30 there will be a time of learning for beginners. From 7:00 to 9:00 there will be dancing for everyone. A professional caller will be leading the evening. The cost is $2 for Senior Center members and $3 for non-members. You will get good exercise and meet new people. EVERYONE is welcome to join the fun! For more information email: [email protected]. (Stay tuned for more dances in the future.)
