Note: America in Bloom judges will visit Bluffton July 19-20. To help viewers understand the Bloom judging process, each week on the Icon the Bluffton in Bloom board will describe one of the "Bloom" categories. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
Did you know that two judges from America in Bloom will visit Bluffton on July 19-20 to evaluate what kind of town we live in? They will be judging Bluffton on several categories.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
No one would disagree with the statement that recycling is important. However, our best intentions do not always result in more being recycled.
In fact, if a non-recyclable item gets put in the recycling container, it could result in the whole batch being put into landfill.
Lima Memorial School of Nursing Alumnae recently awarded college scholarships to two students with Bluffton connections.
The two are:
• Karis Wilson, a graduate of Bluffton High School, who plans to pursue a career in nursing. Wilson is the daughter of Kent and Colleen Wilson.
• Meghan Ream is a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School and will attend Bluffton University with plans to pursue a career in nursing. Ream is the daughter of Terry Ream and Julie Klaus.
Averey Rumer and Katie Prater, members of the Bluffton High School softball team, participated in the Division IV vs. Division III district All-Star softball game at Findlay High School on June 5.
Doris Jean Ruebush, 85, died June 5, 2018, at Fox Run Manor in Findlay. Jean was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Kalida to the late Roy and Bernice (Marvin) Dunlap. She married Richard Ruebush who preceded her in death on July 6, 2016.
Jean was a graduate of Vaughnsville High School and had been a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda (Michael) Howe of Pandora; and three granddaughters, Christina Leigh Howe of Pandora, Danielle Ann Diller and Amanda Jean Diller both of Bluffton.
The Bluffton Cattle Club met for their second meeting on April 15, 2018 at the Phillips house. All members were present. Community Service project ideas were talked about, but nothing was decided on.
Grace Myers gave a health report on tooth brushing. Landon Sehlhorst gave a safety report on bike safety. Hudson gave his demonstration on the by-products of the beef animal.
The entire club did our Quality Assurance training.
The meeting ended with delicious cupcakes and popcorn.
Bridge Home Health & Hospice, a nonprofit organization providing home health care and hospice services, will offer training courses for prospective volunteers beginning on Thursday, June 14.
The training will be held in the Hub Conference Room at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, and will take place for six consecutive Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Ever wondered where your refuse and recycling goes?
Republic Services is Bluffton’s refuse and recycling provider. It is a large-scale, nationwide company, with a local team based in Lima. Republic Services collects and recycles over five million tons of material annually. It also serves Ada, Lima, Ottawa and Carey, among other area villages. The village of Bluffton has contracted its services until 2019, when the contact is up for renewal.
When your refuse is collected from your curb, it goes to a landfill in Carey.
Naturalist Beth Theisen of Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Parks will present The Healing Power of Nature on June 12 at 6 p.m. This program is intended for adults, and registration is required by June 7. (Please call or stop by the library to register.) Scientists are finding that a connection to the natural world is crucial for our health and well-being; join Theisen as she discusses this "Healing Power of Nature”.
