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Last week's Icon poll results

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 20, 2020 - 10:18am

Here are the results of last week's Icon poll about Cleveland Indians and a mascot name change.

CLICK HERE to take this week's poll asking your opinion about Confederate Civil War statutes at: 

 

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First of two Bluffton Discovery Days Saturday

Local merchants rolling out the red carpets
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:51pm

Bluffton Discovery Days July 25 and August 22

Bluffton Merchants are rolling out the red carpet for shoppers during Discovery Days on Saturday, July 25, and again on Saturday, Aug. 22. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than a dozen shops will have special activities and sales.

“In February, our merchants held a hugely successful Chocolate Walk and this is a similar cooperative project,” said Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

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Correct statement

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:28pm

Heroes work here. That's the sign in front of Maple Crest senior living community, just off Augsburger Road in Bluffton. We couldn't agree more.

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SumiRiko Ohio announces hiring day on Wednesday

Openings for 2nd and 3rd shift full-time production associates
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:26pm

SumiRiko Ohio of Bluffton announces a hiring day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, according to Laura Jones, director of human resources.

The industry at 320 Snider Road, Bluffton, is hiring second and third shift full-time production associates. Interested candidates can tour the facility and apply and interview for open positions on July 22.

Persons unable to attend may complete an application by clicking here or online at www.us.sumiriko.com.

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Weekend doctor: Nutrition for cancer prevention

Consuming a nutritious diet is important for cancer prevention
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2020 - 6:42am

By Rachel Niermann, RDN, Licensed Dietician
Armes Family Cancer Care Center
When preventing a cancer diagnosis, there are many factors to consider, both in and out of our control.

An individual’s risk of developing cancer depends on age, gender, genetics, environment, socioeconomic status and lifestyle behaviors. The good news is that we can control the lifestyle behaviors in which we choose to partake.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Dietary supplements for COVID-19? Not so fast

Dietary supplements are not proven to combat COVID-19, new review says
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2020 - 6:25am

This column is provided by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy.
 Despite what many celebrities and other unproven sources may say, dietary supplements are not a proven way to combat COVID-19.

That's according to a new review that looked at claims surrounding dietary supplements and COVID-19.

The authors of the article also pointed out that pharmacists can play an essential role in fighting potentially harmful misinformation about the coronavirus.

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