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All Bluffton High School Junior Class parents are invited to a Post-prom Planning Meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Parents who would like to be involved but are unable to attend this meeting are asked to contact Susan Liska.

The Icon spotted this Putnam County plate somewhere on Main Street. Almost sounds like the call letters of an AM radio talk station.

From a former U.S. president to legends of Latin music to the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500-mile auto race to the garden of love, the 2011 commemorative stamp program has something for everyone.

The U.S. Postal Service this week officially unveiled the images of its commemorative stamp program. Among this year's honorees are former President Ronald Reagan, legendary author Mark Twain, award-winning actor and actress Gregory Peck and Helen Hayes, and Latin music giants Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente and Celia Cruz.

The Icon found this plate in the Bluffton Hospital parking lot. We need all the help we can get to translate.

Don't forget! Toy Story 3 is the feature of a Saturday, Jan. 8, family movie night sponsored by the Bluffton Community Preschool.The event will be held in the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is by donation. Popcorn and drinks will be available for sale during the movie. All proceeds benefit the Bluffton Community Preschool.

Maps showing districts in the Ohio Senate, House and the U.S. Congressional districts as they will stand for 2011-12 are now available from The Icon.

The maps are from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. To view and print any of the maps open the attachments at the bottom of this story.

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