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Get out your colored pencils and crayons

It's time to color with J. Denny and Jenny - no age limitation on his project
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 3:29pm

Turns out that Bluffton University mascots J. Denny Beaver and Jenny Beaver like to draw.

And, they've shared this interest with Icon viewers - special note, there's no age requirement to participate. All you need is a printer, colored markers and your imagination.

You'll find 10 printer-friendly attachments that include:
• Are you ready for an adventure
• Catching some waves
• Journey into outer space
• Beavers and kits
• We are all Beavers

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Bluffton University
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A little help from my friends

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 3:14pm

Here's Tysen Missler, Bluffton Kindergartener  On a Zoom call with his classmates from Mrs. Diemer's class. In the next photo in this series he is working on sight words and reading with his little brothers Deklan and Owen.

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Letter: MHCO's needs hundreds of masks

This letter provides details on how you can help
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 3:06pm

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Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is thankful for the many volunteers who have given of their time throughout the many years to serve and support the elders of our communities.

Due to precautions taken concerning COVID-19, all volunteer activities have been suspended except for drivers who help with Our Daily Bread - Mobil Meals in Bluffton. 

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Letters
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Help your community - wear a mask

Masks help stop the infected from infecting others
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 2:37pm

By JoAnna “Anna” Kauffman, M.D.
and Tobias S. Buckell
There are two reasons to wear a mask:

• to protect *yourself* against what's out there, so you can personally try to avoid infection, and

•  to protect *others* from what *you* may have so that you don't infect the community.

The second reason is what some doctors and epidemiologists are emphasizing as an important tool for fighting COVID-19. They are not recommending you keep N95 masks.

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Regional news
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BCE Blog: Learning new tricks

Stick with authoritative sources and be skeptical about offers and suggestions that aren’t backed up by references.
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 2:21pm

By Paula Scott, BCE Executive Director
Wow, what a difference a month makes. Much of what the BCE had planned for March went by the wayside. With non-essential business being conducted from home, we’re all learning to adjust.

I’ll be leading my first Zoom video meeting this week and have taken to paying with my smart phone when I can. This old girl is learning new tricks!

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Business
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Ralph Beemer was a Beaverdam HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2020 - 2:09pm

Ralph W. Beemer, 91, died March 30, 2020, at his residence. Ralph was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Beaverdam to the late Roy and Florence (Walters) Beemer.  

Ralph graduated from Beaverdam High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked as a foreman at Hatfield Oldsmobile in Maumee, Ohio. Ralph was affiliated with the Beaverdam Church of Christ.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, wood worker and enjoyed the outdoors.  

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Obituaries
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