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Some openings remain for Bluffton Community Preschool

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 5:25pm

Bluffton Community Preschool is accepting enrollment for the 2014-15 program year, according to Shelly Matijevich, director. Classes are for preschool youth ages 3 to 5. Classes are held in First United Methodist Church, 116 Church St., Bluffton.

Matijevich said that the first day of school for children are different, depending upon what day they attend school.

Monday and Wednesday students will start on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Friday students start Friday, Aug. 29. Tuesday and Thursday students start Sept. 9.

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Table linen sale at Ten Thousand Villages

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 1:34pm

Ten Thousand Villages is holding a table linen sale now to Monday, July 28, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, manager.

"Buy one tablecloth and get one 50 percent off," she said. "Also, buy three napkins, napkin rings or placements and get the fourth free."

Ten Thousand Villages
115 S. Main St.
Bluffton
419-358-7233

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Meet lifeguard Taylor Wenger

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 10:47am

Lifeguard Taylor Wenger is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

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People
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Lincoln Highway Assn. meets July 15 in Forest

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 10:20am

The Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, at the Forest/Jackson Public Library (the train depot) located at 102 W. Lima St., Forest.

Those attending will have a home-cooked Amish dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7 p.m. Karen Moore will talk about “The History of Forest, Ohio, on the Lincoln Highway.”

The dinner includes salad, chicken/roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, bread, pie and a drink. The cost is $15 per person. Call 419-203-5779 for a reservation.

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United Way feature agency of the week: BFR Sports and Fitness

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 10:19am

BFR Sports & Fitness is proud to be a United Way Agency. BFR started as a grass-roots organization striving to keep our community active. Through the support of United Way, individuals and families with limited finances can take part in BFR programs.

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Regional news
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Ralph Carmichael served in the British Army in India during WWII

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 10:16am

Ralph Carmichael, 90, died on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Shady Lawn Retirement Community in Dalton, Ohio.

Ralph was born in Hull, England, on May 1, 1924, to Gladys and Harry Carmichael. During WWII, he served in the 2nd. Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army in India. His regiment fought in the Battle of Imphal in Northern India with the 14th. Army. He also served in Penang, Malaya, before returning to England after the war with the rank of Sergeant.

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