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This one makes sense if you have a mind like Ropp Triplett. "TRIP C" as we understand it means "Triplett Car." Another plate, "TRIP V," therefore would mean "Triplett Van." Ropp claims this is the only way he can remember his license plate. In this system, we suppose TRIP B would mean Triplett Bus.

Bluffton Commmunity Preschool is currently registering students for the 2010-2011 school year.

"We have several openings in our 3-year-old class, which will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:15-2:45 p.m.," said Elisha Reineke, director.

"Families are welcome to check out our website at blufftoncommunitypreschool.com or may get more information by calling the school at 419-358-0268, she added.

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There's an interesting story behind this plate plus a local connection. The plate means that the driver of the vehicle is Six-foot-nine inches tall. The plate belongs to Paul Klassen of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The Icon spotted the plate at the Dairy Freeze, where Paul and his wife, Ruth, were having ice cream cones. The Klassens are parents of Karen Klassen Harder of Bluffton. Paul says he was once 6-9, but may have lost an inch somewhere along the way.

The Bluffton council approved the following bills to be paid during the July 26, 2010 meeting. Click on the image to enlarge.

The Allen County WIC office and Lima Parks and Recreation Department will hold a "Walk in the Park," in August, according to Lori Nester.

The event is from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 7, at Faurot Park shelter house number 2, in Lima.

The activity is in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week.

Participants may take a stroll around the one-quarter mile path, visit displays and information tables of a variety of organizations and businesses that serve families.

We've seen lots of vanity plates, but this one is in a class by itself. Why Cook? What do you suppose is the story behind this plate spotted on Main Street.

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