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My 45-minute Zoom session with Old Man Bluffton

Told me he wasn't coming to town this year because of covid-19 • ˙He asked me if the Democrats in Bluffton were going to demand a Nov. 3 recount
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2020 - 6:43am

Old Man Bluffton Zoomed in with me the other night. He was wearing a Bluffton University sweatshirt.

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Understanding Cold-Induced Asthma

Winter weather can trigger asthma symptoms
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on December 23, 2020 - 6:00am

This story provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

When the weather gets cold, a lot of people who have asthma notice that their symptoms get worse. Why does this happen, and how can you avoid it?

Here's what you need to know about cold-induced asthma.

What Is Cold-Induced Asthma?

Cold-induced asthma occurs as winter approaches and temperatures drop. People who have asthma may notice that they have more trouble breathing when outside, and exercising outdoors can become far more difficult.

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33 entries in Bluffton's residential lighting contest

Sponsored by Bluffton chamber - here are this year's winners
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2020 - 4:23pm

Four winners of this year’s Bluffton residential holiday lighting contest were announced today by Paula Scott, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Watch the Icon for photos of these winning displays.

• First place
  215 S. Jackson St.
  $400 prize

• Second place
  240 S. Lawn Ave.
  $300 prize

• Third place
   347 Sycamore Court
   $150 prize

• Mayor’s Choice
   503 Greding St.
   $150 prize

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Mennonite Home residents, staff, receive covid-19 vaccine today

Hilty Home vaccines administered tomorrow
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2020 - 3:46pm

This article was updated with a clarification since it was posted.
Multiple residents of Mennonite Memorial Home and staff at MMH received their first doses of a covid-19 vaccine today (Dec. 22), according to Jason Cox.

Vaccines will be administered at Hilty Home, Pandora, on Dec. 23, and at Willow Ridge on Dec. 29, according to Cox.

Cox told the Icon that pharmacists from the CVS Pharmacy located in Breese Road, Lima, were on the MMH campus today giving the shots.

Here's further information about the vaccine at MHCO. 

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Christmas arrived for 60 area families

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2020 - 2:47pm

Sixty families in the service area of the Bluffton Community Assistance Program have gifts under their tree and food ready for a Christmas meal. On Saturday with the help of Bluffton Boy Scouts and others in the community the gift and food distribution took place. Here are several photos showing the morning's activities by Jami Crawfis, volunteer coordinator.

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Robert McCool's Icon book review: Merry Christmas from the Women's Murder Club

All in this book is a fine read that contains the spirit of Christmas and family
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2020 - 2:29pm

Reviewed by Robert McCool
It's a December with Christmas coming soon.

What a time to snuggle up with a good read to chase off the chill and enjoy the holiday with this group of professional women as they solve a mystery spun by a serial killer who has a plan to make a large heist on Christmas day.

Author James Patterson wrote the first  book in this series, then collaborated with two other writers to follow his lead and write the next eighteen novels, including this title, “The 19th Christmas” (ISBN  978-0-316-49401-4).

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