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Bluffton council seeking applicants for vacant council seat

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2013 - 9:38pm

Bluffton council met in executive session on March 11 to discuss how to create a selection process for the council vacancy of Dennis Gallant, who became mayor after the resignation of Eric Fulcomer. 

Following the meeting, Dave Steiner, who was elected council president during the open session of the meeting, provided The Icon with the follow statement, which explains the process:

Council process

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Public Meetings
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Author Vanessa Diffenbaugh featured speaker for 11th CommunityREAD

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2013 - 8:30pm

Author Vanessa Diffenbaugh will speak at Winebrenner Auditorium in Findlay on Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are available at the library’s check-out desk for $5 and at the door the evening of the presentation.

Her appearance is the feature event for the eleventh annual CommunityREAD.

CommunityREAD is a month-long community event that encourages reading and promotes the benefits of literacy.  Originally created by the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, the administration of CommunityREAD was assumed by the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library in 2012.

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Events
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Red Cross blood drive scheduled in Jenera

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2013 - 8:09pm

Trinity Lutheran School will host a blood drive for the Red Cross on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the school gym.  The school is located at 105 Allen Street, Jenera.

To schedule a time to give blood,please call Karen Bower at 419-326-8311. 

Walk-ins are also welcome. 

In most cases someone can still give blood if he or she is diabetic, has allergies, has a cold with minor symptoms, had a recent flu shot or pneumonia vaccine or takes blood pressure medication. 

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Events
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Bluffton University to offer program for ‘teacher leaders’

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2013 - 7:55pm

Experienced teachers with master’s degrees and interest in being instructional leaders in their schools may pursue the new state-level Teacher Leader Endorsement through Bluffton University.

Bluffton’s program of study leading to the endorsement has been approved by the Ohio Board of Regents. The program comprises three courses, including two—in instructional leadership and evidence-based instructional practices—that the university hopes to begin offering this summer, depending upon enrollment.

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Bluffton University
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Can you see the mulch through the trees?

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2013 - 5:21pm

If mulch was oil, Bluffton residents would be floating in it. The Spring Street Recycling Center hasn't seen this much of the woody stuff in years. And, it's free to, first-come, first serve.

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“Staying Strong: What’s in your toolbox?” women's conference at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2013 - 10:08pm

Women can learn about tools for better living on Saturday, April 6, when Bluffton University’s Women’s Council hosts the fourth annual R&R for Women conference.

Bluffton alumnae and a current student will be among the presenters during the conference, titled “Staying Strong: What’s in your toolbox?” Hours are 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Centennial Hall—site of the morning sessions—and the new Sommer Center for Health and Fitness Education, where the afternoon session will be held. Lunch will be in Marbeck Center.

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Bluffton University
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