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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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Business
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GROB's group effort creates medical testing booths

11 donated to Bluffton, Findlay and Lima hospitals; used to test for COVID-19 virus
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2020 - 5:01pm

Some health professionals call it the Superman booth.

Whatever you call it, a Bluffton-made product has immediate use for health care professionals testing persons who may have the COVID-19 virus.

A three-and-one-half week crash-course group effort by associates at GROB Systems resulted in creation of 11 testing booths that GROB is donating to area hospitals. The booths are being delivered this week.

The booths were created in GROB’s fabrication department, according to Emily Brock, GROB’s marketing coordinator. 

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Regional news
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Brother assisting brother

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2020 - 1:21pm

Brendan Taylor, Bluffton fifth grader in Mr Richard’s class, and his 2-year-old brother, Noah, do some homework on the kitchen table. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

 

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Pool opening decision not yet made

But, council sets pay scale and rates as the season gets closer
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2020 - 1:01pm

With summer on the horizon, one question yet unanswered is: “Will the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool open?” Or, “When might it open, if not in late May?”

Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, told the Icon that no decision about the pool has been made by the village at this time.  

“We will prepare for opening, but realize the final decision might not be ours to make,” he added.

No matter if, or when the Bluffton pool opens this summer, Bluffton council passed legislation on Monday setting positions and wages for the pool staff and rates for the 2020 season. 

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Regional news
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Betty Kier was a resident of MMH

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2020 - 11:54am

Betty L. Kier, 96, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 7:55 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on April 15, 1924, in St. Marys, West Virginia, to the late Blair P. and Ruth C. (Krichbaum) Cooke.  On April 12, 1958, Betty married Thomas I. Kier and he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2003.

Betty retired from Ohio Bell, where she worked as a telephone operator.  She was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, Canton.

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Obituaries
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