For Sale:
1985 Mercedes 300 SD Turbo Diesel. All original car with 140,080 miles. 2nd owner for the past 32 years. Excellent condition inside and out and garage kept. Has W126, 5 cylinder turbo diesel, automatic transmission and power brakes. It is fully loaded including a factory sunroof. It is midnight blue with tan leather interior. This is a one of a kind classic Mercedes. $12,500. For additional details call or text Greg at: 419-379-5310.
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Village of Bluffton
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1 -BLUFFTON TOWN HALL
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
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Accounts Payable
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Bluffton Community Swimming Pool
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EMS chief, non-emergency
Jan Basinger, press 5
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Fire Chief, non-emergency
Jon Kinn, press 5
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Income Tax Administrator
Rhonda Hohenbrink, press 2
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Mayor
Richard Johnson, press 3
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Police Chief, non-emergency
Ryan Burkholder, press 4
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Police Sergeant, non-emergency
Matt Oglesbee, press 4
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Street and Water Department
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Utilities clerk
Angie Essinger, press 1
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Village Administrator
Jesse Blackburn, press 3
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Village Fiscal Officer
Laura Ewing, press 2
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Waste Water Treatment Plant
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Civic Organizations
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AA Open Discussion
7:30 p.m., Mondays, and 11:30 a.m., Saturdays at the English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St
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Al-Anon meetings
7:30 p.m., Mondays, and 11:30 a.m., Saturdays at the English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.
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Bereavement Support Group
Meets second Thursday of the month at Restore Community Center in Ada
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Bluffton American Legion Post 382
Dennis Morrison, 419-358-4950
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| Paula Scott, Town Hall, PO Box 142 |
Bluffton Athletic Boosters
Beth Ackerman, 419-204-9913
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Bluffton Boy Scouts
Mike Metzger, 419-358-5598
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Bluffton Bucs Midget football
Zac Kohli, 419-306-2818 or Mitch Geisgie, 419-204-7291
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Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
Paula Scott, executive director, 567-525-6667
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Amber Bingley, 419-358-0268 |
| Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674 |
Bluffton Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization
Crystal Camper, 419-235-7572
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Bluffton Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Northwestern Ohio, 888-350-5090
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Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary
Heather Schalk, 419-423-5342
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Bluffton in Bloom
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator
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Colleen Lazar, 419-429-7605 |
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Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
Ruth Grihalva, 419-358-0656
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Bluffton Senior Citizens (Association) Center
132 N. Main St., Tonya Meyer, director, 419-358-8971
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Bluffton Shuffleboard Club
Steve Slaughterbeck, 419-358-5528
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Bluffton Swim Team
Nicole Mikesell, 419-358-0074
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Bluffton Writers Group
Ruth Naylor, 419-358-6309
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Campus Life
Jeremy Basinger, 419-296-9267
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Cancer Support Group
Gloria Bucher, 419-429-2621
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Care Giver Support Group
Tricia Herrman, 419-358-1015, ext. 221
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Fair Trade Town Task Force
Esther Birkey, estherbirkey@gmail.com
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Friends of the Library
Darrell Huber - 419-303-2817, or 419-358-7056
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Gardeners of the Bluffton-Pandora Area
Pat Flinn, 419-358-6766
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Relay for Life/Relay for Hope
Lynda Best, 419-296-2790
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S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club
Duane Bollenbacher - 419-358-7365
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Swiss Community Historical Society
Gary Wetherill, 419-358-1049
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TOPS/KOPS
Sue Rysz, 419-358-4168
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Town Hall Concert Series
Jeff Yoder, 419-979-9126
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Transition Bluffton
Peter Badertscher
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Churches
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| 345 County Line Road - 419-358-0170 | 112 N. Main St. - 419-358-5806 |
| 8905 Columbus Grove Road - 419-358-8588 | 8375 Phillips Road - 419-358-1561 |
| 111 Grove St. - 419-358-2591 | 101 S. Jackson St. - 419-358-5766 |
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First Missionary Church
247 N. Lawn Ave.-419-358-7751
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| 223 W. College Ave. - 419-358-5641 | 160 N. Spring St. - 419-358-8631 |
| 835 N. Main St. - 419-358-1382 | 2022 State Route 103 - 419-358-2001 |
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BLUFFTON ARMS APARTMENTS
401-403 COUNTY LINE RD
• Spacious 2 bedroom,1 bath,c/a, laundry facility onsite,close to I-75
• No Pets, No Smoking. Rent $725 plus deposit
heckrentals@hotmail.com or Call 419-306-0520
For rent - Small two-bedroom, two-story home in Bluffton with yard. Appliances furnished. Deposit required. 419-358-7484.
Looking for an office or meeting room? Individual offices for rent, just off Main Street, at 111 Vine St. 1 offices available, with shared foyer, open plan area, plus kitchenette and bathroom. Perfect for remote workers. Call 419-419-1518.
Downtown Retail Space Available in historic corner 125 N. Main Street. 1,140 sq. ft. Refurbishment costs negotiable. Call 419-419-1518.
Apartments for Rent:
365 W. Elm St. Bluffton, OH
2-bedrooms & 1-bathroom - $700/month
• Great location overlooking
beautiful Bluffton University campus
• Short walk to downtown shopping district & restaurants
• Secure, clean & well-maintained non-smoking apartments
• Large outdoor green space
• Spacious living area and bedroom(s)
• Full kitchen and appliances
• Access to a secure storage area
• Water, sewer & trash included in monthly rent
• Onsite parking for one vehicle
Tenant is responsible for electric & cable/internet utilities
Landlord contact information:
Bill Gable • 419-230-1166 • bill@gulfcoast.tax
New office space for lease. Choose from 1,750 sq. ft. up to 5,250 sq. ft. Highly visible location on Jefferson Street, State Route 103, Bluffton, with easy access parking. 419-306-3228.
Four bedroom, two bathroom, apartment for rent and quiet street. Ready to move-in. New paint clean carpets and hardwood floors. Students welcome, call 419-231-0741 for details.
Eastside Apartments
606 E. Lincoln Ave.
Ada, OH 45810
Call 419-303-8869 for availability
Realtor owned
For rent - Senior housing 62 and older or disabled of any age. Bluffton Riley View, 115 E. College Ave., Bluffton. Office open Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 419-358-4616, fax 419-358-0275. TDD 1-800-750-0750.
NEWLY RENOVATED
VANCE STREET APARTMENTS
137 Vance St.
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
Immediate availability for income based efficiency and 1 bedroom apartments for 55 years old and up. Income guidelines are:
1 person $20,450
2 persons $23,400
Call: 419-358-7795
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Midwifery vs. traditional birth, Thursday, Feb. 20, noon to 1 p.m. in Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St., and again from 7 to 8 p.m., in Ottawa Miedical and Diagnostic Center, 1740 N. Perry St., Ottawa.Live and Learn Series presented by Blanchard Valley Health System.
Next at The Freed Center, ONU, Ada
FEB. 20 - 23, LOOT BY JOE ORTON - Uproarious slapstick meets dubious morals as two young friends stash the proceeds of a bank robbery in an occupied coffin in an attempt to hide their spoils from the attentions of a psychopathic policeman, a gold-digging nurse and a grieving widower. TICKET PRICING: $20 – Adults • $10 – Seniors • $5 – Students/Children. For tickets go to: www.onu.edu/freed/events.
Daddy-Daughter Dance - At Bluffton Family Recreation, Saturday, Feb. 22, an evening of "Frozen" including music, dancing and fun. Girls may invite their fathers or a special role model. Tickets are $20 per couple for members, $40 per couple for program partcipants and $5 for each additional child. Call BFR to register at 419-358-4150.
Jim Basinger shares February's Bargains of the Month from Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton.
Hours are:
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays
419-358-2866.
Brake and rotor special from Leiber's Garage in Bluffton and Tommy Tire in Ada. $50 off per axle, offer ends Feb. 29.
Standard brake service includes:
• Free brake inspection
• Installation of new brake pads with limited lifetime parts warranty and new rotors
In Bluffton - Leiber's Garage 419-358-7006
In Ada - Tommy Tire 419-634-8401
Enjoy a temporary stay through the winter months at Mennonite Memorial Home or Hilty Home's Assisted Living. To enroll or for more information call Jason at 419-358-1015, extension 265 or email jcox@mhcoliving.org.
Mennonite Home Communities
of Ohio – Volunteer Opportunities
at Bluffton and Pandora
• MHCO invites families with children, students, couples, singles, and retirees for an array of meaningful activities. These include assisting with games, helping with appointments, worship and Bible studies, delivering snacks/water and more.
• Contact Jessica Strahm, Volunteer Coordinator, if you would like to have a rewarding opportunity to make new friends, and a difference in the lives of others.
• Jessica Strahm, Volunteer Coordinator, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
JStrahm@mhcoliving.org • 419-358-1015 ext. 248
Do you contract to remove snow from driveways, sidewalks and parking spots?
If so, check out the Icon's $45 special snow removal classified ad offer. For $45 the Icon will post your snow removal classified ad now through the end of March, 2020.
It run continually in our "Snow Removal" section. Send us your name or company name, phone number or e-mail address and we'll post your ad immediately.
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Assembly Operators: Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for Assembly Operators with the following qualifications:
- Ability to assemble parts at high level of quality
- Capable of reading a tape measure accurately
- Ability to operate power tools (drills, impacts, ratchets, saws, etc)
- Ability to work in team environment
- Quality focused; must be able to pay very close attention to detail to meet customer demands
- Willing to cross train in other areas of production
- Blue Print reading is a plus but not mandatory
- Must have good math and calculating skills
- Must receive forklift certification in order to move assembled parts
- Observe all plant and safety guidelines
- Assist or fill in for other employees as directed
- Maintain a neat and orderly workplace
Diamond Manufacturing works a four (4) day/10-hour work schedule Tuesday through Friday. If necessary, overtime work is scheduled on Monday. Reviews with pay increase opportunities based upon performance, attendance, and quality at 90 days, 6 months, and annually.
Great benefit package available after 90 days including: medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, company paid uniforms, and quarterly bonus program. 401(k) benefit along with company match available after one year of service.
We are a growing company looking for people that are excited to join our team! If you are interested in having a direct impact on Diamond’s performance, quality, safety, and value, then this is the position for you.
Please go to www.diamondmb.com/employment and apply on line. Walk ins are welcome to fill out application on site.
GROB SYSTEMS, INC. is a world class European manufacturer of high quality production systems and universal machining centers. Looking for a career change with a local company? GROB is hiring:
·Final Assembly Technician
·Electrical Final Assembly Technician
·Fabricator
·Sub Assembly Technician
·Fluids Technician
·IT Help Desk
Learn more about GROB’s open position and apply online at www.joingrob.com.
Stratton Auto Sales has the position available for a detail team member. This is a full-time position that will work 40 hours a week. The main responsibilities include cleaning interior and exterior of each unit we sell. Qualifications include:
- Experience with orbital buffer is preferred
- Ability to drive a manual transmission is a plus
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to get lower to the ground and back up
- Ability to pay attention to detail, while at the same time remain efficient
- Be a quick learner
- Attention to detail is a must! Experience is preferred, but willing to train
Please stop by to fill out an application, or send a resume to Stratton Auto Sales, Attn. Jesse Owsley. 220 N Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817 or email to Owsley.j@strattonauto-group.com, no later than February 17, 2020.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE VILLAGE OF ADA
OEPA Certified Class II Water Supply Operator
The world of Water Treatment has quickly become one of the most important jobs in our society today. Everyone needs safe drinking water. That level of work takes the skills and knowledge of licensed operators, which are in short supply.
If you are an OEPA certified Class II or higher Water Supply professional operator, the Village of Ada is ready to talk to you about joining our team!
The Village of Ada currently operates and maintains a Class 2 water treatment facility, which treats and makes groundwater readily available to over 1,700 residences, businesses and university customers of the village.
We’re looking for employees who are able to work independently with standard working hours, while being a great team member across several departments. Using lab equipment, routine tasks include collecting and
analyzing samples, monitoring pumps, generators and a variety of plant equipment for plant maintenance. Troubleshooting mechanical issues on demand give the work day a break away from routine. Skilled and experienced operators are encouraged to apply!
Full time Benefits include:
- Comprehensive paid leave, including: holiday from day 1; personal and sick leave available after a successful instructional period; and vacation available after 1 year
- Major medical insurance – the village pays 85% of the full time employee’s premium; available on day 1
- Retirement funded through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System – employees contribute 10% of their gross salary, the village contributes 14%
- Flexibility for work/life balance
- working in a Drug Free Work Place
- Wages are based on skill and experience; the wage associated with this job posting is $24.00 per hour.
Are you ready to continue your work in a job that keeps you to one of the most demanded careers of our time? A job where routine meshes with non-routine tasks to keep fresh, great tasting drinking water available to thousands of people at the turn of a faucet. If you are ready for this job, then we’re ready to talk!
Visit our website at www.adaoh.org, and click on the “Work For Us” tab. There you will find an application that you can download, complete, and email, drop off or mail to us. You will also find complete job descriptions for all open village positions. We’ll let you know we have your application and we will get in contact with you to talk about our positions!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait for a deadline!
We have a custodial opening at Bluffton Exempted Village Schools anyone who is interested in the position should contact Julie Steiner for an application at 419-358-5901. The starting pay $15.84 per hour. The deadline for applying is Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Wendy's of Bluffton has openings. Competitive pay, advancement opportunities, employee meal discounts.
You may apply now at:
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Blanchard Valley Health System - To view career openings in the Blanchard Valley Health System please click here.
OHIO MEANS JOBS is an agency of the State of Ohio.
• CLICK HERE to view jobs listed within 10 miles of BLUFFTON.
• CLICK HERE to view jobs listed within 10 miles of ADA.
Ohio Northern University - Office of Human Resources, 525 S.. Main St., Ada, Ohio 45810, employment opportunities. Click here for current job postings.
