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We realize mistakes happen. We make them all the time. But, we didn't make this one.

In presidential politics, perhaps the most classic error was when a prominent Chicago newspaper in 1948 announced that “Dewey defeats Truman.” You’ve seen the photo of Truman holding the newspaper.

What we didn’t realize was the Mike Romey, president of Citizens National Bank, is the 2012 Republican candidate for president. Read on:

In this morning’s The Lima News, the newspaper omitted the “n” in Romney. Thus, Romney became “Romey.”

J. Michael Romey, Bluffton resident, apparently addressed the Republican National Convention in Florida last night. According to the front page of The Lima News, the headline reads: "Romey tells his story."  Click for more details.

"Full Sound" chamber group will perform a concert at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, in the Maple Crest Patio Room. The performance is open to the public with no admission charge.
The chamber group iincludes five classically-trained musicians performing on violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano.
Composers whose music will be performed includes Bach, Weidig and Dobrzynski. In addition, Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag," and John Zundel's hymn "Love Divine," will be performed.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has two extra strands of lighted holiday garland for sale. The garland was purchased last summer. It is identical to the garland on Main Street.
For sale is:
o One 60-foot strand with lights - $459
o One 40-foot strand with lights - $306
Contact Fred Steiner at [email protected] or 419-369-2985 for details.

Pandora's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Pandora United Methodist Church.
How to Donate Blood

The September Maple Crest calendar is now available for Icon viewers. The calendar is a printer friendly attachment at the bottom of this story.

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