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Origami anyone?

Get your supplies from the library and plan to watch Thursday's Zoom presentation
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 12, 2020 - 3:51pm

Do you enjoy origami?

Bluffton Public Library's  friend Mai Hirashita, Japanese Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator for BGSU, will lead a live teaching session of origami for all ages on the library's Zoom this week.

Tune in to the live stream on Thursday, July 16, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. To register and receive instructions, email [email protected].

Participants may complete your Origami craft and ask Mai questions along the way

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Bluffton Public Library
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University alum now project organizer for Gulf Coast Leadership Council

Her current priorities include organizing for the 2020 Census and bringing local faith-based leaders together to work on issues of flooding.
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 12, 2020 - 3:25pm

When Sarah Ricks graduated from Bluffton in 2010, her goal was to help people “and utilize my skills and education in a way that would make a contribution to my greater community.”

Today, that is exactly what she is doing, but she never imagined it would be in Southeast, Texas.

The Lima native is a project organizer for Gulf Coast Leadership Council, a non-profit that brings faith communities of all denominations together to provide resources to people in need. Over the past few years, the greatest need has been Hurricane Harvey recovery and relief.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton crawdad

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 12, 2020 - 3:20pm

That's crawdad alright. One of the Bluffton Family Recreation summer camper holds the critter found in the Marsh Run. He showed it to the Icon photographer and then returned it to the stream. On Friday campers enjoyed some time exploring the Marsh Run under Benroth Bridge.

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Movie review: Almost Famous

When the credits roll it might make you want to take a stroll down your own memory lane for a time that made you laugh, cry, and taught you a lot about life
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 11, 2020 - 6:44am

Almost Famous
Will: So Russell, what do you love about music?
Russell: To begin with… everything.

ALMOST FAMOUS is the coming-of-age story of William Miller (PATRICK FUGIT), a 15-year old aspiring music journalist who goes on tour to cover an up-and-coming band for Rolling Stone magazine (note: Rolling Stone doesn’t know he’s 15). The film turns 20 years old this year, which is as good an excuse as any to pack up and hit the road with Stillwater.

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Columnists
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Covid-19 treatments update

Everything you need to know about the available Covid-19 treatments
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 11, 2020 - 6:40am

This column is provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
As coronavirus cases continue to increase, the search for an effective treatment also continues.

Many potential COVID-19 medications have made the news over the last several months. Recently, for example, remdesivir was granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with severe illness.

However, the data for remdesivir is mixed. And not all hospitals can get this medication.

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Health Services
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Weekend doctor: Advanced care planning

A series of conversations to help you reflect upon and discuss your goals and wishes around future healthcare decisions
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 11, 2020 - 6:33am

By Amy Mills, RN
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
During this COVID-19 pandemic, multiple aspects of your life have been affected.

You may be thinking, “What kind of healthcare would I choose if I became ill? Who would make my decisions for me if I can’t speak for myself?” Advance care planning and completion of advance directives can ensure that your choices are explored, communicated and documented.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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