By Amy Mills, RN
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
During this COVID-19 pandemic, multiple aspects of your life have been affected.
You may be thinking, “What kind of healthcare would I choose if I became ill? Who would make my decisions for me if I can’t speak for myself?” Advance care planning and completion of advance directives can ensure that your choices are explored, communicated and documented.
English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St., Bluffton, will begin in-person worship again Sunday, July 12.
Worship, with COVID-19 social distancing seating and other precautions in effect, will take place simultaneously live in the sanctuary (face-masks required for ages 8 and up), and live-streamed on Facebook in the fellowship hall (face masks encouraged, but optional), beginning at 9 a.m.
Those unable to attend in-person may follow us the service Facebook page. Please note that the church’s Sunday School program is still suspended.
Linda Marie Burchett, 73, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Linda was born March 17, 1947, in Findlay, to the late Edward "Eddie" and Marcella "Sally" (Zechman) Riffle. On June 27,1969, she married Richard Burchett who preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1992.
Linda was a graduate of Findlay High School. She enjoyed scrap booking, fishing, cooking and her cooking gadgets.
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Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.
As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen, a long-time Bluffton College art professor.
For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.
FROM ADA ICON - Ada SAFE (Schools Are For Everyone) 2020 announces the beginning of “AMA: COVID Questions,” which will allow members of the community to ask questions related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
These questions will then be answered by a panel of local experts from the fields of immunology, epidemiology, medicine, psychology, and public health. AMA stands for "Ask Me Anything."
Ada SAFE 2020 hopes that the videos that result from this project can provide vital information for all community members as Ada prepares for the opening of schools this fall.
FROM ADA ICON - A two-car accident Thursday evening (July 9) in Ada resulted in three persons hospitalized. One of the three died as a result of wounds that he appeared to suffer as a result of the accident.
The official Ada police statement follows:
On Thursday, July 9, at 6:12 p.m. officers of the Ada Police Department were dispatched to the scene of an injury accident on South Johnson Street and East Lehr Avenue.
Also responding were Ada-Liberty Township fire, Ada-Liberty EMS and Alger EMS.
Nikki Dunifon is the winner of our Caption Contest. She entered the following caption for the photo above:
"What?! No we're not coming back down to put masks on right now!"
She wins 4 passes to the Shannon Theatre. Watch for our next Caption Contest soon on the Icon.
Pick Me Up Off The Floor - Norah Jones
Reviewer: Craig Hoffman
American singer and songwriter Norah Jones is out with Pick Me Up Off The Floor. It’s her eighth album. Jones has won multiple music awards in her career including nine Grammys for her previous work. It is hard to believe that she has been pumping out amazing music for more than twenty years.
Bluffton Shuffleboard Club invites area residents to join the sport this summer.
No equipment is required – only you and your shoes (sorry, no sandals). Members of the club will provide instructions and equipment for persons interested in playing.
The shuffleboard court is located at the Buckeye Park, from the Spring Street entrance.
