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Heritage Center will have "mod cons"

Posted by Paula Scott on August 8, 2024 - 7:20am

Approximately one year after breaking ground for its Heritage Center, the Swiss Community Historical Society is sharing evidence of the modern conveniences that will be part of the repurposed timber frame barn. Here, a Big A** Fan is pictured in a recent post to the society's Facebook page. Saturday, August 10 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. is a chance to see the building in progress, as well as the Schumacher Homestead's kitchen garden at 8350 Bixel Rd.

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Jack and the Beanstalk: Soy and health

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2024 - 7:07am

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

The fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk is believed to originate in the 1700s.  The story tells the tale of young Jack trading his family cow for magic beans. After planting the beans, he climbs the beanstalk and comes face to face with the giant. Jack is able to get away by chopping down the beanstalk.  

Why beans? A study presented at a national nutrition meeting evaluated soybeans in children.  This study is novel since the only other data is in adults.

Soy has a beneficial effect on the adult brain.  Multiple studies have shown a benefit in short-term and long-term memory in healthy adults.  Other soy studies have proven an overall benefit in cognitive function and visual memory in those under the age of 60.  In the adult studies, the best results were with doses of soy of more than 100 mg per day.  

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Health Services
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19th annual BHS alumni soccer game, August 10

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton Food Pantry collection at the gate

The Bluffton community is invited to see the 2024 BHS Soccer teams in action, as well as some favorite former student-athletes and support the Bluffton Food Pantry at the August 10 annual alumni games at Steinmetz Field.

On Saturday, Bluffton High School Girls and Boys Soccer teams will take on former BHS players--all are invited to play. The boys game will be at 5:00 p.m. and the girls will play at 7:00 p.m. Alumni should wear red for the game.

All in attendance are encouraged to bring a donation for the Bluffton Food Pantry. Donations will be collected just inside the main entrance to the field.

According to Bluffton Community Assistance, items that are needed most at this time include cereal, canned fruit, canned meat, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, tuna, shampoo, body wash, toilet paper and paper towels.

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Sports
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Garage Sales for August 8-9-10

Posted by Paula Scott on August 7, 2024 - 7:08am

UPDATED 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: We've got more garage sales! Here's who opted for a FREE ad on the Icon Classifieds and Google Maps:

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Trio of Et Cetera Inc. shops to hold customer appreciation days

Posted by Staff on August 7, 2024 - 6:55am

Here's the invitation from Et Cetera Shop of Bluffton, Book ReViews and Bluffton Ten Thousand Villages: "Don't miss our next event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Et Cetera Inc. Customer appreciation day will be held Saturday, August 17 at all three stores."

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Business
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August 2024 update from Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on August 7, 2024 - 6:00am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
State Wildlife Officer Adam Stachler, assigned to Fulton County, received information that a wild turkey was game-checked one week after the spring turkey hunting season ended. Officer Stachler found that the hunter had harvested a turkey after the close of the south zone’s season. The individual was issued a citation and paid a $50 fine in addition to court costs.

State Wildlife Officer Matt D. Smith and Brock Williamson, assigned to Huron and Seneca counties, respectively, received a call from a kayaker that a bald eagle was caught in a trap on the banks of the Huron River. The officers hiked back to the river and located the eagle. Officer Smith crossed the river and safely captured the eagle. He removed the trap, assessed the eagle for injuries, and determined that the eagle would make a full recovery and could be immediately released.

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Regional news
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