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Accident, vehicle and open burning fires increased from '20 over '19

Despite that 2020 runs were slightly lower than 2019
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2021 - 1:24pm

Charts below show runs by month and year-
Bluffton Fire Department’s total 2020 runs edged slightly lower than 2019, however accident, vehicle and open burning fire increased according to Jon Kinn, fire chief.

The department reported 112 runs in 2020 and 119 in 2019.

Kinn’s report shows the greatest increase in fire response was to accidents. In 2020 the department answered 37 accident calls compared to 26 the previous year. June and November were the busiest month for the department.

The chart below shows monthly fire runs by type of call.

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Covid-19 vaccines available today at CVS for 75 and older

Here's the details provided by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2021 - 1:22pm

Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director, notified the Icon about covid-19 vaccines.

Here is her message:
CVS just informed us that they now have the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Pharmacies are now getting the vaccine. The CVS in Bluffton now has the Pfizer vaccine.

Today only, if you are over 75, you can walk in and get vaccinated. After today, you need an appointment which you can make at CVS.com or call 1-800-shop-CVS (746-7287).

Online is better because you can fill out all the paperwork and spend less time in the pharmacy. 

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Bluffton boys blast McComb

Trey Boblitt led all scorers with 21 points as he nailed 6 of the team's 11 triples
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2021 - 10:48am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Homestanding Bluffton fired in 51 points over the middle quarters to blow out McComb 79-55 in a non-league boys basketball makeup game Tuesday night. 

Bluffton led 20-12 after the first period as five players scored, including three triples. But the Pirates blew it open with a 23-11 second stanza to lead by 20 at intermission. Nic Essinger netted four baskets in the quarter.

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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2021 - 6:50am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Bluffton Stadium.

 

 

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The Power of Antioxidants

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on January 27, 2021 - 6:00am

Living a healthy lifestyle seems to be getting more popular these days, especially now during the current pandemic in which we are living. Exercising and eating a balanced diet are just two pieces of a healthy lifestyle. When striving to eat a balanced diet, it is vital to consume foods containing antioxidants.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Ron Edinger...paddled in high school

And participated in a history-making Panama flyover
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2021 - 9:40pm

For more information about "Bluffton Anthology" click here.
Interview with Ron Edinger – I grew up in the second house from the county line on Main Street. My brothers are Jim, Jerry and Dick.

I was just another face in the crowd at Bluffton High School. I played baseball and for one season, football.

I was paddled following a high school assembly, either as a sophomore or junior. Actually, the entire row was paddled.

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