ADA HOME FOR SALE - OPEN HOUSE FEB 4-5
Feb 4, 1 PM - 5 PM and Feb 5, 12 PM to 4 PM.
3 BR/2.5 Bath - 2,000 sq ft. remodeled home
A must-see. Asking $248,000
For sale by owner.
Cell (561) 234-6822 or [email protected]
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Civic Organizations
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
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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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Bluffton American Legion Post 382
Dennis Morrison, 419-358-4950
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Jim Enneking; PO Box 142 |
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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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567-525-6667 |
| Amber Bingley, 419-358-0268 | Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674 |
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Bluffton Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
Karen Byers, 419-358-7951 (school phone)
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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, 419-358-2066
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| Jim Bemiller | |
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Bluffton Senior Citizens (Association) Center
132 N. Main St., Tonya Meyer, director, 419-358-8971
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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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Fair Trade Town Task Force
Esther Birkey, [email protected]
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| Olwen Prichard, (419) 358-5016 (library phone) |
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
Jean Ream 419-358-7613 or 567-208-3318
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Transition Bluffton
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Churches
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| 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 |
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 |
Village of Bluffton
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
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Bluffton Town Hall
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
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EMS chief, non-emergency
Jan Basinger
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Fire Chief, non-emergency
Jon Kinn, press 5
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Income Tax Administrator
Rhonda Hohenbrink
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Mayor
Richard Johnson, press 3
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Police Chief, non-emergency
Ryan Burkholder
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Police Sergeant, non-emergency
Matt Oglesbee
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Utilities clerk
Angie Essinger
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Village Administrator
Jesse Blackburn
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Village Fiscal Officer
Kevin Nickel
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Notices
The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District has announced two openings for board members on the Allen County Illicit Discharge Appeals Board, which consists of five members and two alternates who reside within the County. Allen County residents interested in serving on this Board are asked to please provide a Letter of Intent along with a Resume and Qualifications. The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District will be taking submissions until March 1, 2023.
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BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
145 S. Main St., (419) 358-5016
January 24⋅- Board of Trustees Meeting - 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 2nd floor
On the fourth Tuesday of each month except July and December. More information.
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BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS
102 S. Jackson St., 419-358-5901
February 20 - Board of Education Regular Meeting - 7:30 p.m., Elementary Media Center
On the third Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. More information.
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VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON
154 N. Main St. 419-358-2066
January 25 - Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow - 7:30 p.m.
February 1 - Joint Personnel & Safety Committees - noon
February 1 - Parks & Recreation Committee - 1:00 p.m.
February 2 - Pathway Board - noon
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February 6 - Council Committee of the Whole - 6:30 p.m.
February 8 - Streets, Lights, Alleys, & Sidewalk Committee - 5:30 p.m.
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All meetings are at the Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. unless otherwise noted. A council meeting packets archive is located at https://www.bluffton-ohio.com/council 2020 to present (scroll down for list).
LIONS CLUB ACCEPTING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR APPLICATIONS
The Bluffton Lions Club is seeking nominees for the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award. The award was established in 1981 to honor a person, couple, or person representing a group, who has selflessly given time, effort, and talent for the benefit of those in the Bluffton area, and whose dedication and achievements have profoundly improved the quality of life of the people in this area. The nominee may be living or deceased within the last year. This year’s winner will be feted at a banquet on April 6, 2023. Anyone interested in making a nomination may obtain an application by contacting John Rich (419-358-5405) or visiting the Lions Club website at https://www.blufftonlions.org/
Nominations will be accepted until February 28, 2023, and should be returned to Bluffton Lions Club, Box 223, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.
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For Sale
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL
McKenna, the 2012 American Girl Doll of the Year in excellent condition. $100.00, includes doll with two outfits, hairbrush, glasses and book. Bluffton porch pick up. Text or call 817-403-3572.
FURNITURE FOR SALE
Six-drawer tiger oak chest of drawers high boy with curved front and beveled mirror. Nonsmoking home. About 68“ high; 33¼” wide, 19¼”deep $195.00 In-town address. Text 312.545.1569 for a photo.
Four-drawer (two large, two medium) oak dresser with large mirror. Nonsmoking home. About 97.5“ high; 45” wide, 22 ¾”deep $175.00 In-town address. Text 312.545.1569 for a photo.
Honda 20" Snowblower
Good condition, runs excellent. 4 cycle, new extra drive belt, one owner, $70. Phone 419-358-5385 or 419-296-1282.
For Rent
FOR RENT 3BR apartment in Ada
124 Hays Ave. unit B - Ada. Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment with 2 car attached garage. This unit is part of a ranch style duplex. Tenant pays water/sewer, elect.and gas. no pets, no smoking. $1250 month Plus $1250 deposit. Realtor Owned. Call 419-230-7158 and email [email protected] for an application. Available Feb 1st
FOR RENT 2 BR apartment in Ada
116 Franklin St. - Ada. Beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath upstairs apartment. Updated throughout. private parking lot, trash service provided. Tenant pays water, elect.and gas. no pets, no smoking. $550 month Plus $550 deposit. Realtor Owned. Call 419-230-7158 and email [email protected] for an application.
FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA HOUSE IN ARLINGTON
2 bed 1 bath house 312 Arlington Ave Arlington Ohio. Attached 1 car garage, fenced in back yard, kitchen appliances included. 900 a month plus utilities. Call 419-296-3786
Help Wanted
MHCO HIRING GRACIOUS PEOPLE
HILTY HOME, 304 Hilty Dr., Pandora, OH
Child Care Aid (Part-time)
MAPLE CREST, 700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton, OH
Elder Assistant (Part-time)
Dietary Cook (Part- time) $500 sign on bonus
Housekeeping/Companion (Part-time, 1st shift)
MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton, OH
STNA (Full and Part-time, all shifts) $3000 sign on bonus for full-time, $1500 for part-time
RN/LPN (Full and Part-time 6am-6:30pm & Full and part-time 6pm-6:30am) $5000 sign on bonus for full-time, $3000 for part-time
Elder Assistant-Assisted Living (Part-time, 2p-10pm)
Home Health STNA (Part-time)
Director of Maintenance (Full-time)
Dietary Cook (Part-time) $500 sign on bonus
Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor (Full-time)
Laundry Aide (Part-time)
Chaplain (Full-time)
WILLOW RIDGE, 410 W. ELM ST. BLUFFTON, OH
Director of Nursing
STNA/Shahbaz (Full and Part-time, 2pm-10pm, Part-time, 6am-2pm) $3000 sign on bonus for full-time STNA, $1500 for part-time
IF INTERESTED PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE AT www.mhcoliving.org UNDER THE CAREERS LINK. Contact us at 419-358-1015.
