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Willow Ridge earns five-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2014 - 5:26pm

The summer issue of "The Visioneer," is now available to Icon viewers. It is a publication of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. To view the issue open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Following are some of the issue highlights:

In April the Ohio Department of Health conducted its first survey since Willow Ridge opened.

The purpose of these annual surveys is to ensure that the quality of care and the quality of life of the elders is provided for in a “homelike” environment.

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Why it's called a butterfly bush

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2014 - 5:09pm

An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, common in many Bluffton backyards, enjoys the nectar of a butterfly bush on an August afternoon.

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Rachel Yoakam was a Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2014 - 2:39pm

Rachel Mary Yoakam, 75, died Aug. 12, 2014, at 10:10 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center, LIma. She was born June 29, 1939, in Lima to Carl and Edith Hartman DeVier who preceded her in death. On June 7, 1958, she married Gerald "Jerry" Yoakam and he survives in Lakeview.

She graduated from Bluffton High School. She was a homemaker and member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.   

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Obituaries
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Lima Rotary Club scholarships surpass $500,000

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2014 - 1:25pm

The Lima Rotary Club will announce that at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, its scholarship awards will surpass the $500,000 mark. 

The Lima Rotary Club began its scholarship program in 2001 as an economic development opportunity.  Applicants must live or work in Allen County and be attending an accredited institution within Allen County to be eligible for a scholarship. They are generally non-traditional and qualify by need. The goal of the program is to help the students achieve their educational goals, and for them to remain and work in Allen County. 

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Meet lifeguard Cole Wilson

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2014 - 1:47am

Cole Wilson is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

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Become a space landscape artist during Aug. 18 library program

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 12, 2014 - 5:53pm

Ed Yagerman leads a class in “Space Landscapes” at the Bluffton Public Library at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, according to Esther Birkey, youth services director.

Titled “To Infinity and Beyond,” the program is open to teens and adults and takes place in the lower level car park of the library.

WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

To participate bring a poster board, one can of black spray paint, two cans of colored spray paint and wear old clothes.

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Bluffton Public Library
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