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Volunteer opportunities at MHCO

At Willow Ridge, Hilty Home, Maple Crest and MMH
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 3:39pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Jessica Strahm,  [email protected]  419-358-1015 x 248

Willow Ridge

Nail Spa
Volunteer to paint Nails one day a week in the Frieda House

Games
Volunteers to play “One on one” games
Uno
Dominos
Corn hole
Bingo

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Audition for choir? At my age?

Auditions for Noteworthy Community Choir held soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 2:59pm

Well, yes!  Noteworthy Community Choir has an inter-generational choir (Expressions) that meets Monday evenings from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m.

"We have singers ages 14 through 70+ and have had a wonderful time serving our communities through song," says Vicki Mills of Ada, director.

"New singers are welcome, and the audition is short and sweet, consisting of  singing 30 seconds of your favorite song, and running a few exercises to determine your range and musicianship skills." 

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University homecoming Oct. 12 weekend

Plenty of activities are planned on campus surrounding the big game against Rose-Hulman
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 2:20pm

Plenty of activities are planned on campus surrounding the big game against Rose-Hulman. The Beavers take the field at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Salzman Stadium. During halftime of the football game you will be able to watch the coronation of the Homecoming king and queen, as well as an introduction of the Homecoming court.

Individual tickets to the Homecoming football game are $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens over 60 and $3 for children aged 5-13. Tickets for children under 5 are free. 

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Bluffton University
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Substation upgrade

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 2:14pm

A Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative employee completes a task as part of a $1.3 million update to its airport substation along County Line Road. The project has been in process most of the summer.

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$840,000 grant comes our way

In 2023 it will create a pedestrian pathway with street lights from County Line Road to Lions Way Trail on SR 103
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 1:53pm

The Village of Bluffton learned last week that it is a major recipient of a 2019 Ohio Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant. The funds will be awarded in 2023.

Nineteen Ohio municipalities were selected to share $16.1 million in funding. Bluffton will receive $840,000, which is one of the largest state grants ever received by the village.

Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, informed Bluffton council about the grant at its Sept. 9 meeting.

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Fall festival update - here's what takes place at Bluffton Hospital

Saturday, Sept. 28
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 1:24pm

Join Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) in celebrating the fall season at Bluffton’s 16th Annual Fall Festival.

The special festivities will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital, located at 139 Garau St.

Bluffton Fall Festival is a day of activities open to those of all ages. Bluffton Hospital will be offering free pumpkin decorating, an inflatable bounce house and train rides for children. Complimentary Kona Ice treats and refreshments will also be provided.

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