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Support established for former Bluffton resident

Kriss Heiks diagnosed with rare form of cancer

Kriss Heiks, a 1973 graduate of Bluffton High School and 1978 graduate of Bluffton College (University), now living in Boone, N.C., was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that settled in the sinus cavity in the left side of her face.

According to Heiks, essentially the entire left side of her face was removed, including her eye, jaw and nostril.

Reconstruction surgery was performed, but failed due to a problem with her blood vessels, so she expects to undergo radiation, followed by being fitted for a facial prosthetic. 

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Water slide techniques

There are several ways to navigate the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool water slide. Here are four: plug your nose, cross your arms, close your eyes, or the old stand-by, just slide in. These observations were photographed last week at the pool.

Library will open by appointment, with selected hours

Expanding curbside pickup hours

Bluffton Public Library begins Library Use Appointments and expands Curbside Pickup starting Monday, July 13. 

Library Use Appointments must be made in advance by at least one business day, and may be made by calling the library at 419-358-5016 or emailing the library at [email protected]. If emailing, an appointment is not scheduled until the patron receives a reply email to confirm the appointment.

Edward Jones: Protect yourself against financial scammers

Some suggestions to follow

By Ryan DeMarco, Financial Advisor
111 N. Main St., Bluffton • 567-226-4506

It’s unfortunate, but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, too, so you’ll want to know what to look for, and how to defend yourself.

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The answer to "So you think you know Bluffton?"

So you think you know Bluffton? Where is this? The answer is in the photo below: It's the Bentley Road entrance to Yoder Recital Hall.

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Mid-week doctor: Stay at home nursing

It is less restrictive than it sounds

By Jenna Cotterman MOT, OTR/L, COQS
Home Health Therapy Manager
Bridge Home Health & Hospice

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, being able to stay at home to receive nursing care and therapy services may be a newer thought to some.

Many aging individuals aren’t aware of the insurance benefits they already have that include in-home care. Those with Medicare as their primary insurance are typically covered 100 percent for home care services, as long as certain criteria are met.

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