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Bluffton Farmers Market developing a "novel" idea for opening on May 2

Under consideration: A drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 10:02am

The Bluffton Farmers Market has developed a novel way to open despite the Novel Coronavirus' affect on local businesses.

According to Greg Probst, market manager, "We plan to open the market as scheduled on Saturday, May 2." 

However, it won't be business as usual. Probst is considering a drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.

Watch for developments on the Icon.

In other chamber-related news, the 49th annual arts and crafts festival has been cancelled and vendors will receive refunds.

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Cash is king

In the midst of change, transition, and unknowns cash provides the highest level of flexibility
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 9:29am

By Gary Reese
Faith Investments, Blufton
419-358-4207
We have been living through a very challenging time lately. Coronavirus has set new precedents on many different levels. Unfortunately, many people are left wondering from where and when their next paycheck will come because of these changes.

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Chiles-Laman now live streaming funerals

One local funeral service has already taken place using live streaming
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 13, 2020 - 4:55pm

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services has begun live streaming funerals over the internet, according to Jon Kinn, of the Bluffton chapel. 

One local funeral service has already taken place using live streaming, he told The Icon.

This service is in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the need for social distancing in the stay-at-home guidelines set by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Funeral Director’s Association

"Those guidelines limits funeral services to 10 people or fewer, and only immediate family members,” said Kinn.

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Now available at Luke's for pick-up

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2020 - 5:01pm

Here's a message from Luke's, 133 N. Main St., Buffton -

We can now sell up to 2 mixed drinks to go with the purchase of a meal. Pick up your favorite dinner and take a drink or 2 home with you. (Some stipulations apply)

We are also now selling our wine by the bottle to take home and growlers will be coming soon.

 

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Wear a mask, take your photo, send to Icon, maybe win a pizza!

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2020 - 4:52pm

This is the easiest Icon contest you will ever enter.

All you do is take a selfie (see our example) of yourself or family wearing your COVI-19 mask.

Email it to: [email protected]

SUBJECT LINE: Mask contest

Give us your name.

All photos will be entered into a drawing for a 14-inch 1-item Padrone's pizza for pickup.

Deadline to send in your entry: 5 p.m., Friday, April 17.

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The Inn at ONU offers new menu; provides Easter dinner for pick up

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2020 - 4:18pm

The Inn at ONU, Ada, can provide your Easter dinner. Or Thursday, or Friday, or Saturday dinner.

All you need to do is check the new menu provided here, call 419-772-4101 to place your carry-out order and provide a debit card or credit card number.

Get in your vehicle and pick up dinner.

With its brand new dinner club menu launched earlier this week, it is just in time for this weekend.

Hours are:
Thursday through Saturday 5 to 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 418-772-4101

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