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Melissa Bischoff worked at Bluffton Vet Center for 12 years

She was a 1993 graduate of Ada HS
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 2:00pm

Melissa R. Bischoff, 46, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at 7:11 p.m. at her residence in Bluffton.

She was born on Oct. 2, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Theresa (Russell) Kidd.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother and step father, Theresa and Craig Crouse survive in Ada. On July 21, 1996, Melissa married Joseph Bischoff II and he survives in Bluffton.

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Ruth Naylor: My story on killing and dressing a chicken

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 12:42pm

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Ruth Naylor writes: 

This vivid memory illustrates quite well how times have changed since the early Fifties.

Miss Edna Ramseyer, Bluffton College professor,  required all members of the Foods Class to KILL, dress, and cook a chicken. At home, we raised chickens and marketed them (fresh dressed, cut-up or whole) every weekend.

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Iconoclast View
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My New Year Resolutions

I hope that we can collectively grow as a community this year. Feel free to share your goals in the comments below
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 3:42pm

By Amelia Alexander
Note: The Icon intended to post this on Dec. 31, but our Webfaction host site technical issues put us behind.
2020 has been a chaotic year to say the least.

The majority of us are relieved that it is coming to a close. Obviously, the problems of 2020 are not gone. The pandemic is still here, and the protests during the summer did not cure our country of racism. However, I think that things are looking hopeful. 2020 has been painful, but I think that we are headed in the right direction.

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Columnists
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This week's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 2:57pm

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].

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Business
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Keeping the village safe

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 2:01pm

Bluffton Chamber members head from four persons involved in village emergency services during Friday's Zoom chamber meeting. Speakers were, top from left, Jon Kinn, fire chief, Jan Basinger, EMS chief, and bottom from left, Ryan Burkholder, police chief and Jesse Blackburn village administrator.

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Second round of covid-19 vaccinations at MHCO

This follows first round for staff and residents in late December
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 1:47pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has scheduling its second round of covid-19 vaccination clinics, according to Jason Cox.

The clinics are administered by CVS health, who visit MHCO campuses. The vaccines are available to all residents and staff who choose to receive it.

The next clinics are at Mennonite Memorial Home on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Hilty Home on Wednesday, Jan. 13, and Willow Ridge on Tuesday, Jan 19.

In addition, the first clinic at Maple Crest’s main building is Wednesday, Jan. 20.

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Regional news
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