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University May Day events cancelled; in-person commencement postponed
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2020 - 2:16pm

In alignment with Governor DeWine’s directives, Bluffton University cancelled all May Day events scheduled for Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. 

In addition, the in-person Commencement ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, May 3, have been postponed until the campus community can safely gather together.

The university has established https://www.bluffton.edu/alert/ to communicate up-to-date information related to the plan and ongoing developments with this fluid situation. 

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Bluffton University
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First Mennonite provides morning prayers via Zoom

Three different days during the week
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2020 - 2:02pm

Tuesday Morning Prayers is a longtime tradition at Bluffton First Mennonite Church.

"Although we are unable to meet face to face at this time, we are continuing that tradition via Zoom Video Communications," said Wanda Stopher, pastor of spiritual formation.

In addition, recognizing a need for more ways to connect, we are adding two additional time options.

The prayer schedule is:
Morning Prayers-Tuesday, 7-7:30 a.m.
Evening Prayers-Wednesday, 7-7:30 p.m.
Vespers-Thursday, 4-4:30 p.m.

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Worship
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Curbside service offered at New Leaf

Spring garden supplies available; call in your order at 419-634-0351
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2020 - 1:46pm

Spring is here and New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, north of Ada is open.

Curbside service is available for customers practicing social distancing.

• Simply call in an order, pay for it with a credit card over the phone
• Call New Leaf upon your arrival
• An employee will bring your order to your car

New Leaf has seed potatoes, onion sets and vegetable seeds on hand for spring garden starters.

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Business
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Skaters' waltz

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2020 - 1:37pm

The roving Icon photographer watched three rollerskaters navagate the downhill Cherry Street sidewalk in Bluffton. After the photograph caught up with the speedsters we took a photo as they headed toward us. See the next photo.

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Reichenbach and Steiner CPA procedures change

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2020 - 11:00am

Message from Reichenbach and Steiner, CPA,
140 N. Main St., Bluffton

Neil Reichenbach reports that the business hours are still the same, but the procedure has changed a little bit. 

"If you have information to drop off or pick up, call us when you arrive: 
Mondays-Fridays 8-5 
Thursdays 8-8 
Saturdays 8-12 
and leave your information in the box in the enclosed outside area. We will retrieve it immediately," he said.

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Business
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Ed Reichenbach State Farm Insurance is open - eliminates foot traffic

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2020 - 10:42am

Ed Reichenbach State Farm Insurance, 341 S. Main St., Bluffton, per the Governor's mandate, has eliminated foot traffic into the office, but remains open and in the office to receive payments and phone calls.  Please call 419-358-7781 for service, according to Lori Loewen.

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