February 2022

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

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Rumor Has It was a 2005 film directed by Rob Reiner and starred Jennifer Aniston, Shirley MacLaine, and Kevin Costner. The movie scored well in the box office but was not a fan favorite at 2.8 stars with a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In contrast, Adele won 15 Grammy awards with her hit song Rumour Has It released in 2011. Some of her lyrics strike home as we deal with the misinformation surrounding COVID-19.  Lyrics such as “bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds” and “people say crazy things”.  

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With snowfall forecasts of 8-12" and potential blizzard conditions in our area on February 3-4, the Icon will post annoucements such as travel advisories and business and school closings.

SUMMARY

  • Allen County Sheriff - Advisory cancelled 3:15 p.m., Feb. 4
  • Bluffton Police Department - Emergency declared
  • Bluffton Public Library - Closed February 4
  • Bluffton Schools - Closed February 4
  • Hancock Co. Sheriff advisory - Level 1 (updated 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4)
  • Individual business closings (email [email protected])

BlufftonForever.com

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Today's forecasting prepares us for big snow storms. In 1906, when this photo was taken on Main St., not so much. Learn more about the photo and photographer at https://www.blufftonforever.com/post/the-snowstorm-of-an-earlier-century.

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Robert (Bob) Joel Warren, age 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died of natural causes on January 31, 2022, in Kendallville, Indiana, at Chandler Place.  He was born on November 16, 1932, to Clyde Oliver Warren and Eulalia McCormick Warren in Bluffton, Ohio.  Bob graduated from Cory-Rawson High School, Mt Cory, Ohio, in 1950 and from Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, in 1954. He majored in Physical Education and History at Heidelberg, while also earning varsity letters in football and track.

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If Hancock County or a county which Blanchard Valley Health System serves (including Bluffton Hospital) reaches a Level 3 snow emergency status, BVHS will be closing or limiting hours for specific locations.

The services that would be cancelled, under a Level 3 snow emergency, include outpatient services (outpatient laboratory, outpatient radiology, endoscopy, outpatient rehabilitation and cardiology) and all elective surgeries. These offices will contact patients to reschedule.

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The Bluffton University women's basketball team returned to its winning ways with a 65-56 at Mount St. Joseph on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Bluffton improved to 13-6 overall and 8-4 in the Heartland Conference, while the Lions dipped to 6-11 and 3-7 in the HCAC.

Village of Bluffton guidance for heavy snowfall

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From the Village of Bluffton on February 1, 2022:

Bluffton Public Works Dept. takes pride in providing our residents with safe streets even in the most trying of winter conditions. It is our goal to be prepared and in front of all snow events. The Department has well-trained, experienced employees that understand the importance of Public Safety for both our residents and emergency vehicles. Please note the following to Help Us Help You!  

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Bluffton Elementary school has release the following 2nd Quarter All A Honor Roll for the 4th and 5th grades.

4th Grade All A

Cora Beck, Barrett Benroth, Clara Brauen, Thayne Bricker, Landon Byers, Easton Dunifon, Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Colton Kelly, Kinzi Koogler, Levi Mummert, Eva Nygaard, Ethan Roby, Addilyn Shoemaker, Claire Snyder, Abram Steiner, Emery Thiel

 

5th Grade All A

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George M. Brooks, 65, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:07 p.m. on January 27, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on February 9, 1956, in Bluffton, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald and Helen (Burkholder) Brooks. On June 24, 1978, he married the former Altha L. Roloson, who survives.

George was a 1974 graduate of Bluffton High School, a 1978 graduate of The Ohio State University, Columbus, with a Bachelor degree in Agriculture Economics, and a 1990 graduate of the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.

Avoid unnecessary trips Wednesday-Friday

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The Ohio Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm and urging Ohioans to avoid unnecessary trips Wednesday through Friday, February 2-4.

In northern Ohio, crews are preparing for significant amounts of snow. Some forecasts are calling for over a foot of snow with blowing and drifting conditions due to high winds.

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