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BCE Blog: Learning new tricks

Stick with authoritative sources and be skeptical about offers and suggestions that aren’t backed up by references.
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 2:21pm

By Paula Scott, BCE Executive Director
Wow, what a difference a month makes. Much of what the BCE had planned for March went by the wayside. With non-essential business being conducted from home, we’re all learning to adjust.

I’ll be leading my first Zoom video meeting this week and have taken to paying with my smart phone when I can. This old girl is learning new tricks!

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Business
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Ralph Beemer was a Beaverdam HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 2:09pm

Ralph W. Beemer, 91, died March 30, 2020, at his residence. Ralph was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Beaverdam to the late Roy and Florence (Walters) Beemer.  

Ralph graduated from Beaverdam High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked as a foreman at Hatfield Oldsmobile in Maumee, Ohio. Ralph was affiliated with the Beaverdam Church of Christ.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, wood worker and enjoyed the outdoors.  

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Obituaries
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I-75 northbound at Findlay 1 lane April 1-2 - for beam setting over the railroad

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 9:11am

Interstate 75 northbound in Findlay will be restricted to one lane on Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2, for beam setting over the railroad. 

On both days, the restriction will begin at noon and continue until four beams are set.

The right lane of Interstate 75 northbound will close from the southern end of the project, just south of Harrison Street/county Road 144, to the Sandusky Street overpass, which is just south of the state Route 12 interchange.

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Regional news
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"If someone in Bluffton was diagnosed with the virus, we would transfer that person to Findlay"

Dr. Kose talks about how Bluffton Hospital copes in the current health situation
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 30, 2020 - 3:34pm

Dr. William Kose, Blanchard Valley Health System medical officer, says the triage and testing tent outside the Bluffton Hospital is working well after seven days.

CLICK HERE for the Icon's story on the triage and testing tent.

In a phone conversation with the Icon Friday afternoon, he talked about how the Bluffton Hospital is coping with the current health situation.

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Regional news
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We know you will like this story

A man from the local area had found a purse with a large amount of cash
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 30, 2020 - 3:08pm

Ryan Burkholder, Bluffton police chief, experiences all types of situations in his job with the police department. Here’s a recent note the Icon received from him – it’s good news story:

In the last few weeks, we have been challenged in many different aspects of life such as our normal routines, our jobs, and our beliefs. 

I would like to share with you some recent moments of generosity, honesty, and unselfishness.  

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Regional news
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Art class

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 30, 2020 - 2:25pm

This looks like fun. Here's a home school style art class. The artist is Adalynn Barrett, Bluffton Kindergartener, in Mrs. Fritsch's class. 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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