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Answer: Very creatively

Question: How do you celebrate a birthday in groups of 10 or less and with conditions where blowing out candles are verboten?
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 4:07pm

How do you celebrate a birthday in groups of 10 or less and with conditions where blowing out candles are verboten?

Very creatively. 

That’s how the Suters celebrated wife, mother and grandmother Linda Suter’s most recent journey around the sun. The celebration took place on Sunday afternoon in the driveway of Bob and Linda’s residence at 122 Grove Street.

And, it was a party of exactly 10.

The happy birthday tune was performed in four-part harmony. On the left side are Ray and Beth Raeburn and son, Andrew.

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Ohio voters will receive post cards for Ohio primary election

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 3:44pm

Ohio Secretary of State's office released the postcard that Ohio voters will soon receive as part of the effort to complete the 2020 Ohio primary election.

In-person voting on March 17 was blocked by an order from Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton to combat the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine on March 16 that Ohioans over the age of 65 should remain home and barring gatherings of greater than 50 people.

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Bluffton Hospital 24-hour triage line is open

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 3:31pm

Blanchard Valley Health System is welcoming residents from all surrounding counties, including Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Putnam, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot at the Bluffton and Findlay Triage and Testing Centers.

If a patient believes to be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 that person should call the 24-hour, seven days a week, triage line at:
419.423.7890 (Findlay) or
419.369.2399 (Bluffton)
to initiate pre-screening efforts. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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University has Study Buddies in Ohio, New York, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin

Program allows Bluffton educator preparation majors to obtain student teaching and field experience hours while providing a service to the wider community
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 3:16pm

Study Buddies are available from 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays at www.bluffton.edu/studybuddies.

Families are encouraged to use this resource for homework help and educational enrichment.

When schools closed their doors in Endwell, New York, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Michelle (Nakoneczny ’99) Arron was concerned about keeping her sons engaged in learning.

Then she logged onto Facebook and saw a post from her alma mater, Bluffton University.

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Bluffton University
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Read me a story, please

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 3:05pm

Many family pets are learning new tricks this spring, including hearing some interesting stories read aloud to them. Maggie Ellerbrock reads to her dog, Maverick. Maggie is a Bluffton second grader in Mrs. Liechty's class. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

 

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Calculate your coronavirus check here

Link to the Washington Post
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2020 - 2:56pm

A link on today’s Washington Post allows taxpayers to calculate how much individuals will received from the $1,200 (or more) coronavirus checks.

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