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Funeral arrangements pending for Diane Muller

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2023 - 6:45am

Diane Muller, 86, of Bluffton passed away June 17, 2023 at the Mennonite Memorial Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Bluffton African-American history comes to life

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2023 - 6:40am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

A little known, interesting Bluffton fact is that the community has been home to African-America residents and visitors earlier than most people realize. 

Recent discoveries found in Bluffton News microfilms prior to 1910 sheds light on this early history.  This feature examines many of these residents and visitors.

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Historical Bluffton
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Jack E. Earl was a ceramic artist

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2023 - 6:28am

Jack E. Earl, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 8:24 AM at Vancrest of St. Marys. 

He was born on August 2, 1934, in Uniopolis, Ohio to the late Kermit and Hazel (Steele) Earl.  On August 5, 1955, Jack married Fairlie Hanson and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2022.  

Jack is survived by his three children: Steven (Linda) Earl, Sr. of St. Marys, Kathleen (Robert) Shaw of Ada, and Dianne (Ed) Ducker of Lima; nine grandchildren: Steven Roy (Jessica) Earl, Jr., Forest (MacKenzie) Earl, Rob (Brittany) Shaw, III, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt, Adam Shaw, Danny (Tara) Kellermeyer, Wess (Brandy) Kellermeyer, Trey Ducker and Andrew Ducker; sixteen great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Kestle and Imogene Earl.  

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Earl and a sister, Marilyn Dubenion. 

Jack was a ceramic artist. He has pieces of art displayed across the world, including in the Smithsonian Museum. Jack was the first artist in residence at Kohler Company. He was an Associate Professor of art at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University). A former instructor of art at the University of Toledo. Jack authored a book of poems and stories, “Just For The Fun Of It.”  He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ, Lima.  

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Obituaries
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Bluffton car show attracts, rewards excellence

Posted by Paula Scott on June 17, 2023 - 8:10am

Stay tuned to the Icon for results from the 2023 Bluffton Lions Club Festival of Wheels. As a memorial to Larry Dudgeon, this year's award plaques featured a Florida State Trooper vehicle he purchased and restored after it was totalled.

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Why are Ohio public notice requirements still limited to print?

Posted by Staff on June 17, 2023 - 8:00am

Icon to share Bluffton public notices

By Paula Scott

Trucks, trucks and more trucks. Deliveries, power and cable companies, construction, etc., etc. Bluffton’s streets are filled with a wide variety of these service providers. One company can be seen parked with regularity on Main St., BJAAM Environmental.

I know from conversations with Fire Chief Jon Kinn that these crews are doing followup on a 2019 tank leak at the Marathon gas station. But what does that mean?

I got in touch with the State Fire Marshal's office to get the backstory on this project. They confirmed that “environmental consultant BJAAM Environmental is testing the soil and water at the gas station on 205 S. Main Street. They regularly provide reports to our office, the Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) detailing their findings and activities on behalf of the gas station owner. The owner has been in compliance with state and federal regulations.”

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Weekend Doctor: Physical activity

Posted by Paula Scott on June 17, 2023 - 6:00am

By Megan Verhoff, PA-C
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you want to reduce chronic pain and improve your quality of life? Physical activity has proven to be one of the best ways to achieve that goal. In June 2023, Medscape Medical News reported adults who consistently engage in moderate physical activity experienced the highest pain tolerances, while even light exercise demonstrated significant improvements in pain levels.

Physical activity has been shown to enhance mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, maintain a healthy weight and reduce cardiovascular disease. According to the University of Cambridge, parents who are physically active have children who adopt physically active lifestyles that remain throughout their lifespan.

If physical activity and exercise are helpful, what works best? Thankfully, it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each person can decide what works best for them; however, there are some nice guidelines available. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and muscle strengthening activities two days a week for adults. For kids, 60 minutes or more of moderate activity daily.

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Health Services
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