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This Arkansas plate was spotted in the Riley Court parking lot.

Fred Rodabaugh will offer his observations on Bluffton over the past half century during the Friday morning, Feb.10, chamber breakfast. Rodabaugh is a life-long Bluffton resident.

He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1965. He attended Bluffton College and then served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. Upon returning from active duty he re-enrolled and graduated from Bluffton College in 1974, majoring in business.

Transport for Christ (TFC) will host its annual banquet at 6 p.m., Friday, March 2, at Marbeck Center, Bluffton University. The meal is paid, but reservations are necessary by Feb. 27. Contact David Lugibihl, 419-230-3294 or Nancy Spallinger, 419-296-0360 to make reservations, or to make a donation.

"Come and learn how the TFC ministry changes lives and reaches out to the truck driving community. After a time of food and fellowship, attendees will get how to hear a TFC ministry update, testimonies from on-the-road truck drivers, and music by Tom Kennerk," said Lugibihl.

Several Bluffton congregations will hold special Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 22. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent.

St. John's United Church of Christ will hold at service at 7 p.m. according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor. The service will include communion and the imposition of ashes.

The Bluffton Lions Club February newsletter is now available for Icon viewers. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

The club will meet on Feb. 7 and Feb. 21. On the 7th Elizabeth Kelly, Blanchard Valley Hospital chaplain is the speaker. The Feb. 21 meeting is charter day for the club.

Details on these meetings is in the newsletter.

Bluffton Community Preschool is currently accepting registration applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Please call 419-358-0268 or email us at [email protected]. Spaces are limited.

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