February 2020

By Paula Scott, BCE Executive Director

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The latest BCE events have me asking myself, “am I a planner?” Both the Business Plan Competition and the latest Brown Bag Discussion on succession planning, make me realize that looking ahead comes easy at some phases in life and harder at others.

Succession Planning
When I talked to folks about the succession planning event, many said that they “should” attend. In retrospect, I imagine it feels--perhaps unconsciously--disloyal to consider that discussion. Kind of like going to see a divorce lawyer when you’re happily married!

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Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director, Mennonite Women USA, will present the Forum, “Gun Violence: Its Effects on Family and Community,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Millsaps will tell about her family’s experience with gun violence and describe the many risks associated with gun ownership – particularly in communities of color.

Tonight's community meal cancelled

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Bluffton schools are closed today (Thursday, Feb. 6) due to the icy weather conditions. The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts earlier this morning.

• The Thursday, Feb. 6, community meal at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is cancelled, according to Tonya Meyer.

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Blame it on the "wintery-mix" outside.

At 8:23 p.m. tonight Greg Denecker, Bluffton schools superintendent, announced a two-hour delay for Bluffton on Thursday, Feb. 6. 

The Icon will post any additional delays or cancellations of programs. Send details to:
[email protected]

Hosted by Blanchard Valley Health System

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Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “Midwifery vs. Traditional Birth,” the first installment of the 2020 “Live and Learn” series.

This community presentation will focus on maternal health care and the similarities and differences between birthing options.

Two sessions on the topic will be held. The first is Thursday, Feb. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at the town hall third floor, 154 N. Main St., Bluffton, featuring Dr. Molly Senokozlieff and midwife Laura Selvidio, CNM.

A mother's musing

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Bambino Mio, GroVia, Fill Your Pants, bumgenius, AppleCheeks, and Rumparooz - these are all brands of cloth diapers.

Cloth diapers have had a total revamp. I'm not talking about the big terrycloth squares that you perform a type of origami on, and then use giant safety pins to secure around your baby.

Cloth diapers nowadays come in dozens of different types, materials, shapes and colors: all-in-one, prefolds, envelope-style, pocket diaper with inserts, and choice of snaps or velcro closures and so on.

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On Thursday, February 13 at 6 p.m., the library will host a "Galentine's" Collage
Workshop with artist Amanda Brasfield of Spiritus Collage. Celebrate friendship with your gal pals or create a collage to gift! Registrants will design and create their own unique 5”x 7” collage with their choice of inspirational words/phrases.

There is a $4 cash only fee at the door that covers supplies used at this workshop.This program is open to ages 12 through adult.
Please call 419-358-5016 or stop by the library to register by Feb. 6.

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Here's the list of babies born at Bluffton Hospital, reported to the Icon for the last month. 

Jan. 10 – Hazel Nicole, daughter of Ian and Michelle Stuhler, Findlay.

Jan. 14 – Charlotte Louise, daughter of Adam and Dynasty Crow, Bluffton.

Jan. 14 – Paris Jean, daughter of Scott and Emily Kempf, Ottawa.

Jan. 21 – Ava, daughter of Rob and Dana Shardy, Lima.

Jan. 24 – Kinsly Renee, daughter of Austin Dysert and Makenna Callahan, Ada.

Jan. 25 – Azekiel Robert, son of Luke and Corinne Boes, Forest.

52 permits included 4 residential, 11 commercial/industrial, 2 demolitions, 35 other projects

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2019 building permits posted at bottom of story -

Bluffton’s 2019 building permits totaled $2.4 million, according to information provided to the Icon by the Village of Bluffton.

The 52 building permits totaled $2,429,713, breaking down in the following categories:
• $1,153,000 – residential (4 projects)
• $796,281 – commercial/industrial (11 projects)
• $17,000 – demolitions (2 projects)
• $464,432 – other (35 projects)

Triple chocolate bread available downtown Thursday and Saturday

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The Bluffton Bread Co. is back for Valentine’s Day with triple chocolate bread — perfect for the chocolate lover in your life, even if that’s you.

Featuring a chocolate base filled with chocolate chips, this decadent treat is topped with cookie crumbles and chocolate ganache.

Triple chocolate bread will be exclusively available through two cash and carry sales this week at Roots by Strattons at 111 S. Main St., Bluffton.

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