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"The earth has been leveled around the homes and the detention pond has been created. Siding is nearly complete on both homes and stone work has begun. The drywall is nearly finished in House A while the ceilings and walls of House B are being painted. Appliances have been ordered."

That's the latest update on the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Green House construction project on Augsburger Road, across from Maple Crest Senior Living Village.

Knock on wood

John Rich offers some advice to Burton Yost during a wood working class at Maple Crest. The class is offered this spring through Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) program. Watch for more photos and a video.

First National Bank's newest banking center opened quietly on Feb. 27 on Trenton Avenue in Findlay. Now it is ready to make a splash, talk about Kasasa, and celebrate with the neighborhood.

On Tuesday, May 8, from 6-8 p.m., First National will offer $5 off orders for the first 50 guests at Jac & Do's Pizza on Trenton Avenue.

On Wednesday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m., the Bank will offer $5 off orders for the first 50 guests at Culver's in Findlay.

TLU Rescue will hold a spaghetti fundraiser later this month, according to Jon Lieb, director, and Lynn Bibler, CEO.

The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 20, in front of Bluffton High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and for children 12 and under $5. Meal includes tossed salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, breadsticks, dessert and beverage.

A Lotta Love Pet Rescue, a tax-exempt animal welfare organization, will hold its annual "Mutt Strutt and Canine Carnival" fund raising dog walk on Saturday, May 19, in the Farout Park Amphitheater in Lima, according to David Baumgartner of Bluffton.

Darcey Schneider of Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre, Main Street, Ada, reminds Icon viewers to stop in the Centre on Saturday, May 5, anytime from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to purchase tickets for the Centre's spring recital and to obtain information on fall classes.

Several dancers from the Bluffton schools will perform in the recital.

Schneider said that the spring show is at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 2, at Lima Senior High School. All seats are reserved. Pre-sale tickets are $9 on May 5. After the 5th tickets are $11 each.

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