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Virus causes challenges for Bluffton congregations

Here's the list of cancelled church services and church-related events
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 14, 2020 - 7:59pm

The following church announcements affect Sunday services and additional programming this week and beyond. Church in the Icon viewership area may send cancellation and event updates to: info@blufftonicon. om

Bluffton Presbyterian Church
Worship, faith formation, potluck, youth group cancelled March 15. Livestream worship to be available on Facebook live video on March 15 at 10:15 a.m.: https://www.facebook.com/pg/blufftonpc/videos/

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Weekend doctor: Eating right

Posted by LizGH on March 14, 2020 - 6:00am

By Julie Russell, RD, LD, CD, Outpatient Dietician/Diabetes Educator
Blanchard Valley Diabetes Center
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.” Sometimes it can be overwhelming with what to do first when you want to change your eating habits.

Simply start by trying to eat more variety. You can focus on one food group at a time. For example, think about some different vegetables or fruits you’ve never tried before.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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A school year to remember

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 4:54pm

On Monday Bluffton school students enter a new phase of learning. School was let out today and students will attend school remotely until early April in a  new, never-tried learning experience. Students in public and private schools will visit their classrooms from home as Gov. Mike DeWine announced that schools will be closed due to COVID-19 crisis. 

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Emmanuel UCC fish fry still on today - Carry-out only

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 2:49pm

FISH FRY WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY - CARRY-OUT ONLY

Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold its bi-annual fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 13. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for youth 10 and under.

The menu is all-you-can-eat fish, various hot and cold salads (such as potato salad, cheesy potatoes, mac and cheese, baked beans, taco salad, and cole slaw), plus other sides, a dessert and a beverage.

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Worship
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Five generations in this photo

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 1:48pm

Here's a five-generation photo provided to the Icon.

Left to Right:
• Eunice Minard, Findlay – Great Great Grandma
• Amy Piero, Findlay – Mom (Graduated from Bluffton High School)
• Denise Simon, Findlay – Great Grandma
• Lesley Warren, Rural Bluffton – Grandma (Works at Bluffton Foot & Ankle)
• Esther Rebekah Piero – Baby

 

 

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People
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Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club will meet next on May 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 12:01pm

Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club announcement

Due to the virus, school closing for 3 weeks, and OSU regulations, Bluffton Boys, and Girls 4H Club will not be having any meetings until May 15 a 5:45 p.m. in Mrs. Moser's room. Anyone wanting to join our club can call the Allen County extension office at 419-879-9108.

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