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Studying and making slime

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 1:41pm

Rebecca Mathewson, a Bluffton first grader in Miss Unterbrink's class, is studying in the left photo and making slime in the right photo. 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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Bluffton chamber offers new insurance benefit for sole proprietors

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 11:02am

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce added a new membership benefit earlier this month, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

Sole proprietors may now enroll in SOCA Benefit Plan MEWA starting July 1. The broker community has already received instructions from Anthem regarding new case submission. Quoting starts April 20.

An eligible sole proprietor must:
• Meet underwriting requirements.
• Work more than 30 hours per week (documentation required).
• Submit a cover page for Form 1040 with Schedule C or Form 1040 with Schedules F and SE.

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Bluffton Farmers Market developing a "novel" idea for opening on May 2

Under consideration: A drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 10:02am

The Bluffton Farmers Market has developed a novel way to open despite the Novel Coronavirus' affect on local businesses.

According to Greg Probst, market manager, "We plan to open the market as scheduled on Saturday, May 2." 

However, it won't be business as usual. Probst is considering a drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.

Watch for developments on the Icon.

In other chamber-related news, the 49th annual arts and crafts festival has been cancelled and vendors will receive refunds.

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Cash is king

In the midst of change, transition, and unknowns cash provides the highest level of flexibility
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 9:29am

By Gary Reese
Faith Investments, Blufton
419-358-4207
We have been living through a very challenging time lately. Coronavirus has set new precedents on many different levels. Unfortunately, many people are left wondering from where and when their next paycheck will come because of these changes.

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GROB's group effort creates medical testing booths

11 donated to Bluffton, Findlay and Lima hospitals; used to test for COVID-19 virus
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2020 - 5:01pm

Some health professionals call it the Superman booth.

Whatever you call it, a Bluffton-made product has immediate use for health care professionals testing persons who may have the COVID-19 virus.

A three-and-one-half week crash-course group effort by associates at GROB Systems resulted in creation of 11 testing booths that GROB is donating to area hospitals. The booths are being delivered this week.

The booths were created in GROB’s fabrication department, according to Emily Brock, GROB’s marketing coordinator. 

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Regional news
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Brother assisting brother

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2020 - 1:21pm

Brendan Taylor, Bluffton fifth grader in Mr Richard’s class, and his 2-year-old brother, Noah, do some homework on the kitchen table. 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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