August 2018

Icon viewers:
Responding to Dick Boehr's July 31, 2018 letter to the Icon editor -

To begin, I would like to thank Mr. Boehr for his countless hours of time, energy, and enthusiasm he has dedicated to our community. 

Likewise, Sue Cramer deserves a big thank you for all her many efforts on behalf of our historically significant Shannon Cemetery. 

And Bernie Ludwig should be commended on making the Shannon Cemetery grounds look incredibly better than they have in a very long time.

Krysti's Music Studio is accepting students for the fall, according to Krysti Schey. More details are on the website. Krysti's phone is 419-233-5255. The studio is at 334 S. Main St., Bluffton.  Fall lessons begin on Monday, Aug. 27.

Mitch and Ann Kingsley of 313 Campus Drive were awarded the Garden of the Month for July 2018 by Bluffton in Bloom. 

The Kingsleys took a low lying area in their yard and created a beautiful and water absorbing rain garden. 

"We applaud them for their creative thinking in changing a problem into an asset," said Nancy Benroth, a Bluffton in Bloom committee member.

By Sam Brauen, www.blufftonpirates.com

The Bluffton boys and girls golf teams are ready to kick off their season next week.  Senior Alivia Koenig will look to pickup where she left off after qualifying for the OHSAA District Tournament. The boys team will have a younger look as they look to replace now-graduated State Meet qualifier Aaron Belcher. 

Girls Outlook:

Ellie Hartzler participated in the Ohio State Fair clothing days this year.  Last year she won the Clock Award for Sew Fun when she sewed a skirt. 

This year she won Outstanding of the Day for the category Tops for Tweens.  Her grandmother, Marybeth Hartzler, is her coach.  

The Icon invites all viewers who participated in the Ohio State Fair to notify the Icon of your awards. Send to: [email protected]

 

It’s the most fatal type of cancer

By Brianne Hottinger, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, TTS
The Armes Family Cancer Care Center

According to the Center for Disease Control, lung cancer is the lung cancer is the most fatal type of cancer and the second most common cancer in the United States among both men and women. The most significant action one can take to reduce the risk of lung cancer is quitting smoking. When a smoker quits, his or her heart rate and blood pressure drops 20 minutes after the last cigarette. 

Assists providers in placing hardware, removing cancerous activity

Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), recently installed an O-armTM Surgical Imaging System, an intraoperative 2D and 3D imaging system that is used to assist providers in placing hardware, removing cancerous activity and preforming a variety of procedures.

At The Armes Family Cancer Care Center Aug. 9

The Armes Family Cancer Care Center, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will offer head, neck and skin cancer screenings to the community on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. These screenings can be scheduled by appointment only at 419-429-6428, and individuals may schedule one or both screenings. These cancer screenings will take place at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center located at 15990 Medical Drive South in Findlay.

Two special education-related recognitions are planned this month at Bluffton Presbyterian Church.

Sunday, Aug. 12 will feature a Back to School Blessing.

"With another fall approaching, it’s time for students, teachers, and staff to return to school. A special Back to School Blessing will be offered during worship on August 12, so that all may prepare for the start of a great year together,” said Rev. Karol Farris, pastor.

Worship on Sunday,  Aug. 19 includes a celebration of College/Young Adult Sunday.

Caitlyn Zimmerman, was selected to attend the Ohio State Fair, Photography Day on July 28.

Her project was “Controlling the Image, Level 2.”  She received an Outstanding of the Day in her project. Her photograph was also selected as one of the “Select Twenty” photographs that will be exhibited at the 2019 Ohio State Fair.

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