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Mennonite Women USA executive director speaks on gun violence

Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director, Mennonite Women USA, will present the Forum, “Gun Violence: Its Effects on Family and Community,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Millsaps will tell about her family’s experience with gun violence and describe the many risks associated with gun ownership – particularly in communities of color.

BCE Blog: Are you a planner?

By Paula Scott, BCE Executive Director

The latest BCE events have me asking myself, “am I a planner?” Both the Business Plan Competition and the latest Brown Bag Discussion on succession planning, make me realize that looking ahead comes easy at some phases in life and harder at others.

Succession Planning
When I talked to folks about the succession planning event, many said that they “should” attend. In retrospect, I imagine it feels--perhaps unconsciously--disloyal to consider that discussion. Kind of like going to see a divorce lawyer when you’re happily married!

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Bluffton schools cancelled - Thursday, Feb. 6

Tonight's community meal cancelled

Bluffton schools are closed today (Thursday, Feb. 6) due to the icy weather conditions. The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts earlier this morning.

• The Thursday, Feb. 6, community meal at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is cancelled, according to Tonya Meyer.

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Bluffton schools on 2-hour delay for Thursday AM

Blame it on the "wintery-mix" outside.

At 8:23 p.m. tonight Greg Denecker, Bluffton schools superintendent, announced a two-hour delay for Bluffton on Thursday, Feb. 6. 

The Icon will post any additional delays or cancellations of programs. Send details to:
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Midwifery vs. traditional birth presentation in Bluffton

Hosted by Blanchard Valley Health System

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “Midwifery vs. Traditional Birth,” the first installment of the 2020 “Live and Learn” series.

This community presentation will focus on maternal health care and the similarities and differences between birthing options.

Two sessions on the topic will be held. The first is Thursday, Feb. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at the town hall third floor, 154 N. Main St., Bluffton, featuring Dr. Molly Senokozlieff and midwife Laura Selvidio, CNM.

Safe meds disposal

The Bluffton Police Department lobby on the town hall’s second floor provides residents with a safe medication disposal box. With a new year just a month old, it’s a good time to remind viewers of the service. Persons may place unwanted or expired medications in the drop box to help prevent accidents with children in your home. Items accepted include prescription meds and over the counter medications.

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