Bluffton Democrats will host two forums for independent or undecided voters next week, according to Wendy Chappel-Dick.
"These forums are for civil discourse intended to enhance understanding, and members of the Democratic party will be there to answer questions," she added.
The events are Tuesday, Oct. 9, and Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.
Attorney Micaela Deming will moderate. There is no charge, and all are welcome.
By Monty Siekerman
FROM ADA ICON - Hardin County Pullers third annual Fall Brawl and The first-ever Sled Bandits Sled Pull will be held Friday and Saturday at Ada War Memorial Park. Admission is $15.
The Sled Bandits will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Pullers will run at noon on Saturday. For the Pullers the gates open at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Bluffton University will host an author program for Dr. Hamid Rafizadeh, professor of business, at 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the Musselman Library’s Reading Room.
Rafizadeh has written a number of books including “The Choice Maker,” “The Sucker Punch of Sharing,” “The First Rung,” The Unexpected Unseen,” and “Here Comes the Watchman.” During his presentation, he will give an overview of each book, some of which are written in a scholarly format while the others novel format.
Bluffton elementary school is one of only 16 schools in Ohio to receive a National Blue Ribbon Award, presented by the U.S. Department of Education, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.
Only 349 schools (300 public, 49 private) nationwide received the award out of 130,000 schools in the United States.
The award is for Exemplary High Performing achievement on assessments.
Who knew fresh fruits and vegetables could be so exciting? Joshua Becasen, a dietetic intern at Bluffton University, did.
After teaching a short lesson on the differences between fruits and vegetables, Becasen started a chant at Freedom Elementary. Soon the words “Crave the FAV, Crave the FAV” filled the cafeteria. The chant finalized the kickoff of a nutrition education program that promotes the “FAV” or Fruits and Vegetables.
Jan Basinger of the village service department flushes a fire hydrant on Grove Street. The process takes about 30 seconds. The village has 288 hydrants.
