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Patsy Davies was retired from Ford, Lima

Private graveside service planned

Patsy Linda Davies, 75, died May 1, 2020, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  Patsy was born June 2, 1944, in Lima to the late Pasquale and Amelita (Taviano) Caruso.  She was raised by her mother and father, Joseph Simone.  On May 30, 1963, she married Morgan Davies who survives.

Patsy was a 1962 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School.  She worked at Bluffton Day Care, Cherry Corner Shoe Repair then DTR Industries in Bluffton and retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton.  

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Bluffton High School class of 2020 in the spotlight

A new feature on the Icon launches today.

We call it the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors.

This is our first installment in the series. Students will be featured in a four-set random order. (Graphics by Jill Steinmetz)

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Math helper

Thayne Kleman, Bluffton High School freshman, helps his sister, Keyrsten, a 4th grader in Mrs. Ellerbrock's class, with her math assignment. 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].

Ohio tiptoes to reopen

14-page document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State begins to reopen

It’s a 14-page, single-spaced document titled “Director’s stay safe Ohio order.”

Written by Dr. Amy Acton, M.D., director of the Ohio Department of Health, the document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State tiptoes to a reopening.

The entire document is attached at the bottom of this story.

Among areas of special interest to Ohioans is a list of closed businesses and operations. Also listed are dates of re-openings set other businesses and services. Among businesses and institutions to remain closed include schools. 

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The community prays together...

Prayer and mediations for MHCO's staff, volunteers, residents and the community a large

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For a moment, 101.3 FM became Bluffton’s most listened to radio station Friday morning. 

That frequency, broadcasting for a range of about a half mile from The Centre, aired a prayer and meditation service focusing on Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and specifically Mennonite Memorial Home.

An estimated audience easily reaching 150 people or more participated as over 75 vehicles were parked in The Centre’s north lot during the 11 a.m. community service.

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Draw your teacher - contest deadline 5 p.m. Saturday

Reminder - contest deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2.

Bluffton PTO and the Icon will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 to 8.

To celebrate, the two organizations invite Bluffton elementary students to tell Icon viewers about your awesome teacher.

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