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RSVP to attend this Sept. 29 event

There is a lot of talk about saving enough money by the time of retirement to continue the lifestyle you know.

What is discussed far less is the need for health care in retirement and the costs that come with it. First National Bank will host a free Health Care Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 29. The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Interstate Drive, Findlay from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

There's a new Facebook page in town and the Icon invites viewers to "like" it.

Created by Paula Scott, the page's purpose is to share ideas and experiences concering: Share the Road - Bluffton, Ohio.

Scott says that the intent of the Facebook is to promote pedestrian safety, particularly at the intersection of Main and College.

Here's the Facebook link - CLICK HERE.

Bluffton Family Recreation will hold a crafters and home business expo during this year’s Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

Booths are still being accepted for the event, held at BFR, 215 Snider Road. Expo hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths 6 feet by 12 feet are $30 each. The registration deadline soon, so crafters and home business persons should register now.

Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or www.bfronline.com for registration details.

Bluffton post office will hold a passport fair from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept.17, at the post office, 132 S. Main St.

Items needed for a passport included proof of citizenship (birth certificate) and proof of identity (driver's license or identification form).

Cost for passports:
• Adult - 16 and up - passport book $135
• Adult - passport card - $55
• Minor (15 and younder) - passport book - $105
• Minor - passport card - $50
• Photos - $15

Now that school is in session, it's a time to remind elementary parents of several important pieces of information involving the new school year.

Here is a summary of that information from the elementary September newsletter. A copy of the newsletter is a printer-friendly attachment.

SCHOOL DAY:  School begins at 8:10 a.m. daily.  Parents should drop off their students in front of the elementary school between 7:55 and 8:10 a.m.  Students that ride buses will be dropped off at the south entrance of the middle school.

Get ready for the Bluffton High School homecoming parade. It's the best small-town homecoming parade in northwestern Ohio.

It's Friday, Sept. 23. Line up is at the Centre at 5 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m.

According to Tracie Bricker of the BHS Football Moms: Please come join in the fun and be in the parade.

All organizations, business and family participants are welcome. Line up will begin at the Candy can be handed out from those walking. No candy can be thrown from the floats.

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