Ed Rice, one-time Bluffton business owner, posed for this photo taken by Paul Diller sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Rice's Tot Shop, was owned by Ed and his wife, Ethlyne.
The Rice family later sold the shop to a the Reichenbachs-Steiners-Lehmans, and the shop became Reistman's. Later the shop was sold to Paul and Jan Snyder, who operated it as Jan's. Today the Bluffton News is located in the former Rice Tot Shop.
Bluffton Child Development Center is now accepting applications for fall enrollment for children ages 6 weeks through age 12, according to Mary Painter, director.
Age appropriate programs are provided at the Center, which offers a nurturing environment with a professional staff and a curriculum that enables every child to grow and learn in his own unique way, according to Painter.
Young girls invited to be princess for a day at BFR - A special day for girls ages 4 to 8 years is planned on Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
The Princess for a Day program will feature games, crafts and cheers in the morning, followed by a "formal" lunch. Girls will have their hair and nails done and then dress for a tea party in the afternoon.
Cost for the event is $40 ($25 BFR members). Advance registration is required by noonon Monday, July 25 by calling BFR Sports & Fitness 419-358-4150.
