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Denny with some of his collection

Denny Edinger, Bluffton postal employee, brought in a crowd to the Maple Crest "Men-N-Friends" group as he presented his antique post card collection on May 25.

Edinger and his wife, Jane (resident services coordinator at Maple Crest), who have always enjoyed antiquing at flea markets, found themselves drawn to colorful, quaint post cards, particularly holiday cards.

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The Icon spotted this plate in Rockport. There's another one there that's very similar to this one. You'll see it here next.

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Doug and Sara Kisseberth

Driver's education just became a little more convenient for students in the Ada and Allen East area. Drive Time Driving Instruction, LLC, has opened a new classroom in Ada at 4171 State Route 235.

The company is owned by Doug and Sara Kisseberth.

Drive Time Driving Instruction first opened its doors in spring 2010 with classrooms in Findlay and Bluffton. Since that time, comfortable, convenient and quality education has been provided to nearly 700 teens representing 20 area high schools.

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By Jake Dowling, Icon intern
A weekly class for Bridge Home Health & Hospice training in Bluffton has been under way and going strong since early May.

"We hold classes four times a year," said Julie Tiell, volunteer coordinator for Bridge Hospice. "This is the first year we have held such classes here in Bluffton."

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Lois I. King, 80, of Bluffton, Ohio, died May 21, 2012, in Ft. Myers, Fla. She was born in Richland Township on July 27, 1931, to Harley and Lavina (Burkholder) Marquart.

She and her husband, Paul, were married on Oct. 11, 1952, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Timothy P. (Dawn) King, Bluffton, and John E. King of Florida. Five grandchildren also survive: Harley King, Zachary King, Cody King, Jennifer King and Justin King.

Preceding her in death was a son, Bruce M. King, and a sister, Phyllis (Donald) Yaussy.

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Stratton Auto Sales and Main Street Rentals announces a June summer time cool special, according to Amie Stratton.

For $39.95 Stratton's will evacuate and recharge your air conditioning system (Freon extra).

"Scott in our service department is Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) certified," said Stratton.

Stratton Auto Sales, 220 N. Main St., Bluffton may be contacted at 419-358-1900.

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