BLUFFTON ARMS APARTMENTS 401-403 COUNTY LINE RD, Bluffton.
Upper, Spacious 2 bedroom,1 bath, c/a, laundry facility onsite, close to I-75, Off Street Parking, No Pets, No Smoking. Rents $700
• Website: heckrentals.com
• heckrentals@hotmail.com
• or Call 419-306-0520.
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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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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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Gluten-Free Allergy Support Group
Victoria Zeits, 419-643-8980
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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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116 Church St. - 419-358-8921 |
| 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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For Rent - 3 bedroom 1 bath house. 1168 sq ft. Hickory kitchen. Double lot with lots of space. Large deck. Storage barn and car port on property. Just blocks away from the grocery, school and downtown. Plenty of off street parking. $925 / month. Call 419-604-9481.
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.
Eastside Apartments
3591 County Road 44
Ada, OH 45810
Call 419-303-8869 for availability
Realtor owned
LIMA APARTMENTS
760 East 4th Street
Lima, OH 45804
Now Accepting Applications!
1 & 2 BR Apartments
Appliances, carpet & A/C included.
Utilities, water, sewer & trash removal included.
Please Call 419.227.5325 to schedule and appointment.
Rent is based on income. Income Restrictions may apply.
Voice/TTY: 800-553-0300
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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.
Business place or office space for rent – 111 Vine Street, Bluffton, former real estate office, one-half block from Main Street, two private offices with separate entrances, conference room, utility room, one-half bath, 800 square feet. Call 419-358-6886.
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
Open house - Sunday • Feb. 24 • 1 to 3 p.m.
312 E. Main St • Beaverdam • $109,900 Bluffton school district • Price reduced
Very well taken care of 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1.5 story home. Approximately 2,466 square feet. Solid home with lots of space. Some newer windows, newer roof and possible 4th bedroom or office. Some applinances included. Seller is offering 1-year home warranty!
Hosted by Guadalupe Diaz Behrens • 419-905-7451
Help wanted - Part-time teller, Citizens National Bank.
Interested in volunteering and making connections in Lima? Elder Victim Ministry is looking for an Adult Crime Education (ACE) Workshop Coordinator. Thursdays are usually our volunteer days. Each month, ACE Workshops take place at 3 Lima locations. ACE presentations raise awareness about elder abuse in Allen County and educate the public to identify and stand up to crime in the community. Volunteer responsibilities: contacting presenters, coordinating schedules, creating flyers. Additional responsibilities can include: distributing flyers, obtaining incentive items and hosting the presentations. Computer skills are necessary to coordinate scheduling and to update online calendars.
An application can be found at http://www.crimevictimservices.org/elder-victim-ministry.html. After applying, we’ll contact you to set up an interview. Training is provided and mileage is paid. Contact Elysia Bush at Crime Victim Services, 419-222-8666, ebush@crimevictimservices.org.
Golf Pro Shop/Clubhouse part-time & full-time positions are
available for our 2019 golf season. Must be 19 to apply but prefer 21. Three
shifts available - mornings, afternoons, evenings. Employees receive golf
benefits & meal discounts. Our season typically begins April 1 and continues
through November.Please send resume with availability as well as number of
hours per week you are interested in working to drueyoung@gmail.com **Range
Positions also available - must be 16 to apply, not involved in fall sports &
available to work evenings; golf benefits included.
Family Ministry Director, Ada First United Methodist
Instrumental in vision casting, planning & leading children & youth ministries. Implement our intergeneration ministry
Characteristics & Qualifications
• Commitment to growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Attend First UMC, seek opportunities for growth in small group, Bible study, service opportunities.
• Build relationships with youth & families.
• Growing Wesleyan theological training, understanding & experience relating to ministry & children's education.
• Pass background check, training in Safe Sanctuary policy
• 2 years experience with youth in church or related post.
Ministry
• Oversee Children, Youth & Family leaders, including staff meetings & implementation of activities & events for children, youth & families. Plan & coordinate VBS or similar program with laity and staff.
• Invite, train, empower lay volunteers to serve with children, youth & families.
• Work with children’s ministry team implementing best practices for teaching & leading SS & junior church curriculum.
• Assist family ministry team in developing, implementing scope & sequence plan for nursery to 12th grade.
• Mentor & supervise college interns working with youth.
• Build partnerships with the school, ONU, library, ReStore & other community groups.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Serve as Children, Youth & Family Ministry rep on Administrative Council.
Salary, Benefits
• Part-time salary Position (with possibility of moving toward FT as ministries & church grow). Salary $20,000/year plus $1,200 for continuing education & mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule, 20-24 hrs per week, at least 2 hours in office during week, & Sunday requirements.
• Reports to Pastor & SPRC committee.
• 2 weeks paid vacation (including 2 Sunday per calendar year)
Apply
Send resume & references to Rev. Brandi Rigsby, Ada First UMC 301 N. Main St. Ada, OH 45810 or rigsby@adaumc.org by March 1.
NURSING OPPROTUNITY - Physician medical office/Medical Assistant (MA) - Full time Office hours are 8:30 am until 5:00 pm (or until the physician is done seeing patients) Monday through Friday and 8:30 am until 12:00 pm Saturday. Hours may be expanded in the event of other employee’s vacations or sick leave.
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Under the supervision of the Physician, assist in minor office procedures, injections, phlebotomy, lab procedures, sterilization of instruments and clerical duties.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Manages daily patient and provider flow
Duty 2: Assist Physician with patient care as required
Duty 3: Ensure that exam rooms are prepared for each visit
Duty 4: Able to know, understand and follow directions as given by the provider
Duty 5: Conduct vital signs, audiometry, visual acuity urinalysis, EKG, injections and lab draws
Duty 6: Schedule patient appointments, update demographic information
Duty 7: Assist provider with chart documentation
Duty 8: Take and respond to phone calls from patients as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Typing and medical terminology experience preferred
Good communication skills
Please mail your resume to:
Human Resources, PO Box 319, Arlington, OH 45814-0319
Wendy's of Bluffton has openings. Competitive pay, advancement opportunities, employee meal discounts.
You may apply now at:
EZ Apply
Txt 419-962-3029
Code: 10522
Blanchard Valley Health System - To view career openings in the Blanchard Valley Health System please click here.
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Ohio Northern University - Office of Human Resources, 525 S.. Main St., Ada, Ohio 45810, employment opportunities. Click here for current job postings.
Two giant Bluffton garage sales -
SHANNON Service Club sale
The sale is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, and from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton. The sale includes dozens of tables from vendors who will offer a large assortment of items. Admission $1; 12 and under free.
Senior Citizens sale
The sale is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 22. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. On Monday Feb. 25, whatever is left over is half price until 2 p.m. No admission charge.
Vintage Franciscan Apple Dinnerware, 62 pieces - excellent condition, Text 419-348-0033 for complete list. $350.00
Receive 10 pounds of free vegetables with every $100 spent on a meat package at The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton. Call 419-369-4264 to place your order. More details here.
ALL SERVICE AERATION - Complete aeration and septic tank services. Pumping, rooting, jetting, portable toilets, 129 Lake St., Bluffton, Randy Matter, 419-358-6815.
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