April 2017

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On Apr. 27 at 8 p.m., meet at the Quarry Farm near Pandora for a Star Walk! Please sign up by Friday, April 21 to let us know you are coming and to get take-home directions to The Quarry Farm and details of potential "Cloud Date". Be sure everyone in your party brings a flashlight and dresses for the weather, including good walking boots/shoes.  (Sorry, no infant strollers allowed. All children must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.)

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The library will host a Bullet Journaling Workshop on April 20 at 6 p.m.  Find out how one journaler uses this system, and how journaling can cater to your own needs. Please register by Mon., Apr. 17. This program is open to ages 6th grade through adult, and participants should bring their own blank journal (one with dots/graphs is helpful but not necessary) and any markers/pens/pencils they plan to use.

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Genevieve A. “Jenny” Schroeder, Ph.D., 83 of Worthington died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is preceded in death by parents, Albert Burkholder and Edith Welty. Jenny is survived by husband, Wayne E. Schroeder; daughters, Ann (Bernie) Driscoll and Kay (Mark) Sutton; grandchildren, Ryan, Kelsey, Tanner and Aly; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
 
 She was an active member of Worthington United Methodist Church for 42 years.
 

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“You have to entertain if you’re doing theatre for social change,” Ted Swartz of Ted & Company explained to Bluffton University students April 4. “The quickest way to get from a closed mind to an open mind is to get them to laugh.” 

Swartz shared advice with students in the Theatre for Social Change class who are working on projects on bullying, gender inequality, racial injustice and sexual orientation. 

Swartz was on campus to perform “Laughter is Sacred Space,” a production about grief and mental illness, as part of Bluffton’s annual Spring Spiritual Life Week. 

Bluffton University economist develops a simpler, more accurate measure of well-being

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been the standard measurement of well-being for years.

But Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Bluffton University associate professor of economics, will soon present his original research in an effort to sway world leaders and fellow economists toward another standard—MELI.

MELI stands for Median Expected Lifetime Income, and Andreas developed the formula as a simpler and more accurate measure of well-being.

Community coming together to raise funds for a new family van

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Note: The Icon encourages viewers to support an “Owen Weaver Small Town Super Hero” fundraiser going on this month. Several businesses including Greg’s Pharmacy and The Sports Warehouse are actively involved.

The fund drive’s goal is $50,000 to purchase a new van to get him to doctor appointments at Nationwide Children's Hospital and for all the community activities he enjoys being involved in. At this posting, the project has generated $11,265.

Workshop offers practical tips for develoing your brand

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Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs offers a free workshop on branding, at 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 14, in the Bluffton town hall.

The workshop follows the April Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Marathana Prothro, Bluffton University assistant professor of communication, leads the workshop.

About branding, she says:
Branding can seem like a daunting task for small-businesses and entrepreneurs who know something needs to be done.

But what? When? How? Do you have to have a huge budget to make it happen?

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Lewis Family McDonald’s is giving people a break on tax day. Participating locations will be offering a special promotion for its guests on Tuesday, April 18. Customers who buy a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese can get the second for just 18 cents.
 
“Our customers look forward to our tax day special every year,” said Jerry Lewis, local McDonald’s owner/operator. “This promotion is just another way we offer great value.”
 

Pirates now stand 7-1

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The Bluffton High School softball team continues in winning streak, as is stopped WBL Ottawa-Glandorf 6-3 earlier this week.

Highlights in the win were Averey Rumer scoring 3 runs and going 3-4 at bats. Katie Prater went 2-3 at bat, including a double and 3 RBIs.

Libby Schaadt extended her pitching record to 7-1, which is also Bluffton’s record. O-G had 10 hits to Bluffton’s 8.

You'll have an international experience, meet famous people, see students and their future careers

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The Bluffton Middle School will host its annual Night at the Museum on Monday,  May 1, from 6-7 p.m., in the cafetorium. All are welcome to attend.

Sixth grade students have chosen a country to display and show its culture. Seventh grade students have chosen a famous person to display and share why that person is famously remembered. Eighth grade students have chosen a career of their interest to research and display.

Watch the Icon for more details coming soon.

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