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Leland Gerber took this photo of a groundbreaking of an expansion at the Triplett Electrical Instrument Co., in the late 1950s. In the back row from left, are representatives of the Bluffton Business Men's Association, Gene Benroth, Leland Diller, Charles Aukerman and Clayton Bixel.

In front, from left, with shovel is Morris Triplett, R.L. Triplett (center) and Ropp Triplett, right.

The Icon spotted this amateur radio operator's special plate on Main Street.

Chris Heffner was named the Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month for October.

Heffner has worked at the Mennonite Memorial Home since 2005 as a LPN. Her supervisor commented that "she works full time and takes special interest in visiting with them and truly getting to know the elders. She can be found singing with them and has facilitated ways where they can benefit others. Her efforts are seen as providing meaning and quality of life to the elders." Heffner lives in Ottawa.

In response to requests for pastoral education related to domestic violence, Blanchard Valley Hospital's Spiritual Care Education Series is sponsoring a full day pastoral educational event: Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence

The event is Thursday, Oct. 27,
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: The D.O.C.K.
St. Mark's UMC
800 S. Main St.
Findlay, Ohio

Bridge Home Health & Hospice has been named to the top 25 percent of home care providers in the U.S. by the 2011 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States.

This is the fourth year in a row that Bridge Home Health & Hospice has received this honor. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process of care measures, and financial performance.

Bridge operates offices in Findlay, Bowling Green and Tiffin.

Belles & Beaux League
Scores bowled on: Oct.9
Men's High Game
Nick Burden 288
Derek Dukes 279
Jon Burden 278
Dan Dailey 265

Women's High Game
Amy Muniz 204
Gina Bloomfield 191
Pam Baker 190
Heather May 189

Men's High Series
Derek Dukes 773
Nick Burden 736
Jon Burden 727
Rick Baker 671

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