December 2019

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic versions of Gilenya, a multiple sclerosis (MS) medication.

Gilenya (fingolimod) is used to treat adults with relapsing forms of MS. This medication is available in capsule form. The FDA initially approved this drug in 2010, but it has only been available as a brand-name medication — until now.

This month, the FDA approved three applications for generic Gilenya. A generic version means a more affordable treatment option.

Designed for the last-minute shoppers of Bluffton gifts

The Icon scrunched the 12 Days of Christmas into the 5 Icon Days of Christmas, in honor of those last-minute shoppers who want to shop local. Here's four ideas, plus one bonus idea, for the 3rd Icon Day of Christmas.

Shannon Theatre, 119 S. Main St.
Purchase a book of eight (2D) movie passes for $20. These prices last through Dec. 23.

By Sue Scheckelhoff, RN
Beyond MedSpa
Cryolipolysis, better known as CoolSculpting, is a process of freezing fat. For individuals with healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle, cryolipolysis is a safe and effective way to reduce excess fat. CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment but is for individuals at or near their ideal body weight, who want to reduce stubborn fat pockets in one or more of the nine treatment areas approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Middle school student experiences entering the holiday break

Teach Like a Pirate Day and
family formal dining photos below -

It could be the most popular schoo lweek of the year – and yes, several learning opportunities make up the curriculum.

Bluffton Middle School students participated in the annual Teach Like a Pirate Day on Dec. 19.

From 8 a.m. to noon students traveled among their four core teachers and spent an hour doing activities that they would not normally do. Students rotated between teachers after each hour ended. 

Last-minute shopper ideas for Bluffton gifts

The Icon scrunched the 12 Days of Christmas into the 5 Icon Days of Christmas, in honor of those last-minute shoppers who want to shop local. Here's four ideas, plus one bonus idea, for the 2nd Icon Day of Christmas.

Junior guard Laykin Garmatter scored 12 fourth-period points to lead host Bluffton

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Junior guard Laykin Garmatter scored 12 fourth-period points to lead host Bluffton to a 55-49 win over Crestview in Northwest Conference girls basketball action Thursday night.

Bluffton led 13-6 early and held a 35-30 advantage heading to the fourth quarter. The Pirate girls outscored the Lady Knights 20-19 in the final stanza to hold off the visitors, despite eight points from Lexi Gregory in the last period.

BHS hosts Allen County wrestling tournament

Allen County wrestling fans will flock to Bluffton on Saturday for the Allen County high school wrestling tournament.

Bluffton is hosting the 11-school tournament for the first time in several seasons.

Jeff Kleman, Bluffton coach, expects over 100 wrestlers. “There will be 14 weight classes with at least eight wrestlers per class,” he said.

Weigh-ins start 9 a.m. and wrestling starts at 10 a.m. with all matches held in the Bluffton HS gymnasium. Kleman anticipates finals to started between 4:30 and 5 p.m.

Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students.

CLICK HERE to view the Bluffton High School varsity and junior varsity winter sports teams. 
Here are the Bluffton Junior High winter sports teams.

8th grade girls' basketball
Row 1 (left to right): Macie Nieman, Alivia Lambert, Paige Harkness, Olivia Hobensack, Ashley Fleece.

Girl Scouts ask residents of area retirement house developments

Icon viewers:
Did you know? 

Residents at Bluffton area retirement housing developments were asked by a local Girl Scout troop "What problem could we help you solve?" The residents said: Better snow and ice removal so that we can get around in the winter.

When you look at snow and ice conditions at your place of business, could you navigate the area with a walker, cane, wheelchair, or stroller?

It is our responsibility and a good business practice to promptly remove snow from sidewalks and parking lots.

Designed for that last-minute shopper for local gifts

The Icon scrunched the 12 Days of Christmas into the 5 Icon Days of Christmas, in honor of those last-minute shoppers who want to shop local. Here's four ideas, plus one bonus idea, for the 1st Icon Day of Christmas.

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