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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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Events
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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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Obituaries
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Christian Band, "Unspoken," performs at Pandora Missionary Sept. 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 9:01am

One of today’s most well-known Christian bands, Unspoken, performs  in concert at Pandora Missionary Church Sunday, Sept. 21,  at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. VIP passes for a meet and greet with the band, photos, autographs, and refreshments are an additional $5.

With two straight Top-5 singles (“Who You Are” and “Lift My Life Up”) and successful tours with bands like Sanctus Real and Big Daddy Weave, Unspoken is one of the hottest Christian bands on the scene today.

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Worship
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Community worship service July 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 7:58am

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association will hold its community worship service at 9 a.m., Sunday, July 27, in the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn. In the event if rain, the service takes place in the Middle School cafetorium. Persons are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to the service.

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Worship
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