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By Paula Scott

Jacomet’s Martial Arts, which is owned and operated by Tony Jacomet, hosted Mayor Richard Johnson and members of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce for a July 28 ribbon cutting celebration at the dojo located on the basement level of 121 S. Main Street.

The space has been transformed by Jacomet into a dojo–a place for immersive martial arts learning–with padded floors and walls, as well as bleachers. Jacomet says that he’s not done, with a twinkle in his eye that suggests he has more inspiration and enthusiasm on tap.

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Attached: NTIA’s Indicators of broadband need map

The Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation has announced six regional hubs that will help expand the efforts of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership locally.

“In today’s economy and workforce, all Ohioans need access to high-speed internet,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Establishing these regional hubs will regionalize the work of our statewide Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership, empowering local communities to help build the broadband and 5G workforce Ohio needs.”

As part of the implementation of Ohio's Broadband and 5G Workforce Strategy, the regional hubs will be placed across JobsOhio's six-region map and will provide resources to local communities so they can create the talent pipeline needed for local businesses.

The following entities will constitute each regional hub:

Northwest​ – Regional Growth Partnership JobsOhio Region

  • University of Findlay​
  • Terra State Community College​
  • Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc.​
  • Great Lakes Community Action Partnership ​

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jacomet’s Martial Arts at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28. The event will take place at Jacomet’s Martial Arts dojo, 121 S. Main Street (lower level).

The business, which is owned by Tony Jacomet, runs its core program, Gen Yuan Kempo, September through May with multiple classes that group students by age and skill level–from ages as young as 5 through adults.

There is also an age 7-adult family/group evening class, offering busy families an alternative time slot, and an opportunity for parents to train alongside their children.

This year the program is expanding to offer teen/adult classes in Tai Chi, Jiu Jitsu and Yoga.

Classes offer detailed instruction with an emphasis on safe training and learning practical skills. 

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following winning tickets from the July Discovery Days "Bluffton Bucks" prize drawing and a redraw for June:

First Prize – 611244

Second Prize – 611122

Third Prize – 831536

Redraw June Third Prize - 611583

 

Prizes can be picked up at the Bluffton Public Library after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Prizes must be picked up before August 25, 2023.

These ticket numbers will be posted on the classifieds page until August 25.

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Citizens National Bank (CNB) has named Amy Yochum as VP/Head of Operations. She replaces Janet Dukes who recently retired after 47 years with CNB. In this role, Amy is part of the bank’s strategic team and assists with establishing long-range goals while also overseeing the operational business units. Eric Faulkner, CNB President states, “Amy’s career path at CNB has been a natural progression into this leadership role. She understands the bank’s goals and I look forward to seeing her taking on this new challenge.”

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The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will host Hancock County Safety Council, featuring a presentation titled “Preventing Suicide: A Topic for the Workplace” on Thursday, August 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Findlay. The event costs $25 to attend and includes lunch. The event will feature main speaker Amber Wolfrom, Adult Prevention Specialist with Family Resource Center.

In this session, attendees will gain increased awareness of suicide statistics for Hancock County and Ohio, explore the risk factors related to suicide and provide local preventative programs and resources for local businesses.

Registration can be done online at https://findlayhancockchamber.com/

About Amber Wolfrom
Amber Wolfrom has 25 years of experience providing and monitoring substance use prevention and mental health promotion efforts in Hancock County.  She has been an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant since 2002 and is a trainer of several evidence-based prevention programs for adults.  Amber has spent her career in behavioral health championing evidence-based prevention strategies, assisting with Hancock County’s Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) transformation, educating about trauma-informed care approaches and working with local businesses and employers to promote the message that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover.

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