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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and First National Bank are reminding community bank customers of the stability of the community banking industry as the nation recovers from the recent financial and economic crisis.

"Community bank customers may be worried about the safety of their deposits during this time of continued economic instability," said Todd Mason, President/CEO of First National Bank.

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If there is a ROX 4, is there a 1, 2 and 3? The Icon spotted this plate at the community worship service on Aug. 1. Any IDs from viewers are welcome.

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St. Mary's Catholic Church will host Bluffton's next blood drive. It is Thursday, Aug. 5, from noon until 6 p.m. at 160 N. Spring St. in Bluffton.

How to Donate Blood

To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

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Bluffton Child Development Center is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year, according to Mary Painter, director.

Classes are available for preschool, Pre-Kindergarten as well as before and after school programming.

"Our Program meets all the state standards for learning. Lets us help prepare your child for a bright acadimic future," said Painter.

For more information call at 419-358-8222 or visit the Center at 325 County Line Road.

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There's all sorts of stories in this plate. They involve, mathematics, Luther Shetler, 1951, and a professional association. For a concise explanation ask Duane Bollenbacher. It's his plate.

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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.

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