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Weekend Doctor: Drowning is preventable

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 6:18am

By Ailing Chen, MD
Pediatrics, Caughman Health Center

Drowning is a serious and preventable cause of death in children during the summer. As a parent, caregiver or healthcare provider, it is important to take steps to prevent drowning – which include the following: 

Supervision
Children should never be left alone near water. Always supervise them when they are in or around water, even if they know how to swim. This includes swimming pools, lakes and oceans.

Always designate a responsible adult to supervise children when they are in or around water. Also, avoid distractions such as phone calls, text messages or reading while supervising children in or around water.

Learn CPR
Parents, caregivers and healthcare providers should learn CPR in case of an emergency. Knowing CPR can help save a child’s life in the event of a drowning or other water-related accident.

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Health Services
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Registration deadline nears for August 8 Special Election

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 6:00am

The State of Ohio will hold an August 8, 2023 Special Election. The ballot will be comprised of one state-wide item, Issue 1. The registration deadline and other key dates are below. Allen County voting information is available at https://www.allen.boe.ohio.gov/

From a sample ballot:

Issue 1

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Elevating the Standards to Qualify for an Initiated Constitutional Amendment and to Pass a Constitutional Amendment

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Regional news
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May 2023 Bluffton area crash information

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 5:57am

By Paula Scott

Have intersections that you avoid or fear as a driver? The Icon hears complaints about a variety of locations. Here's a May 2023 vehicle crash report compiled from the Ohio Department of Public Safety crash report website.

05/06/2023 - Failure to yield right of way on SR 103 at SR 235, 3 vehicles - OSHP - Orange Twp. - Property Damage 

05/13/2023 - 1 vehicle on U.S. 30 struck a deer - OSHP - Richland Twp. - Property Damage 

05/13/2023 - 1 vehicle on County Rd. 304 struck a deer - OSHP - Orange Twp.  - Property Damage 

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Dorothy Balmer memorial service on July 1

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 8:49am

A memorial service has been planned for Dorothy Balmer who passed away October 26, 2022. 

Dorothy’s service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Bluffton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton was honored to serve Dorothy’s family.

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Obituaries
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Request for community organization contacts and updates

Posted by Paula Scott on June 23, 2023 - 8:39am

Please contact The Icon at [email protected] or 567-400-4266 for any organization changes in communty organization listings on the Classifieds page.

Represent a Bluffton area organization not listed here? Let us know!

AA OPEN DISCUSSION
7:30 p.m. Mondays at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St

AL-ANON MEETINGS
7:30 p.m., Mondays at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.

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Iconoclast View
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Bluffton University listed in 2023-24 Colleges of Distinction publication

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 8:17am

Bluffton University has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life and successful outcomes.

The guide for college-bound students named Bluffton a 2023-24 College of Distinction, Ohio College of Distinction and Christian College of Distinction. Bluffton’s business and education departments have also been recognized as leading programs.

Bluffton was chosen because of its demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in such factors as student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning, and community involvement. This evaluation process differs from college rankings publications.

“We don’t rank our schools,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “Every student has individual needs and flourishes in a specific environment. We prefer to focus on the innovative ways that colleges all around the country are providing an enriching undergraduate experience.”

Bluffton has been recognized as a College of Distinction since the 2019-20 academic year.

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Bluffton University
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