Tareq Abuhalima, a graduate assistant at Bluffton University’s The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, is excited about the new peace programming the center is offering for children. During the spring 2023 semester, Abuhalima along with 10 Bluffton University students developed “Teaching Peace to Children.” The sessions focus on issues such as conflict resolution and cultural understanding.
“It’s been a successful start to the program, and we are planning to duplicate it in the fall,” said Abuhalima, who is earning his Master of Arts in Organizational Management at Bluffton. “It’s important to familiarize children with these topics. It’s a critical period of time on which they will build the rest of their lives.”
Taught mainly by education majors, the programs also provide undergraduate students additional experience in lesson planning and classroom management.
Growing up in the Gaza City, Abuhalima is achieving a dream to continue his studies in the United States.
Bluffton University’s 26th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 22, at Bluffton Golf Club
Registration for this event is $100 per golfer or $400 for a complete team of four. The cost includes greens fee, cart and lunch. Add-ons such as mulligans and a “gimme stick” also available.
When the Icon visited the Schumacher Homestead on June 3 for a brief lesson in pen and ink writing, it was almost as if time stood still. The parlor was filled with period furniture from the 1800s and photos of the Schumacher family surrounded us. The five docents who were there to greet guests--Nancy and Ed Yeager, Ivan and Rachel Friesen, and Keith Sommer--were dressed in period garb.
A reminder that time had not in fact stood still? The room was deliciously cool thanks to air conditioning in the house.
LIMA, Ohio (Thursday, June 8, 2023) The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
Interstate 75 rest areas, both directions, between State Route 235 and U.S. 68/SR 15 will close on Thursday, June 15, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. for utility work.
U.S. 30 between State Route 235 and the Wyandot County line will be restricted to one lane for resurfacing.
Been wondering or worrying about ticks? Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources has this ARTICLE about ticks in Ohio and how to dress to avoid tick bites. Did you know ticks can't fly or jump? They rest on the tips of grasses and shrubs, waiting for you to brush by.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Brad Paisley is an American singer-songwriter who is well known in country music circles. He has sold 11 million albums, won 3 Grammy awards, and has won 14 Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2001, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry where he has performed over 40 times.
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Thursday-Saturday, June 8-10 on the library’s lower level. Sale proceeds benefit library services, materials, and programs. Your purchases at this sale goes to enriching Bluffton and the surrounding community. HOURS: Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
UPDATED: The advisory expired at the end of June 8
Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. The advisory is in effect through Wednesday, June 7. Ohio EPA expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “unhealthy” ranges.
When air quality is in this range, people who are in sensitive groups (due to medical conditions, exposure conditions, or innate susceptibility) may experience health effects during outdoor activities. To decrease the potential for health issues, sensitive groups of people (children, elderly, people with asthma or COPD) should limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity.
Particulate levels are expected to remain elevated through Thursday, June 8. To see realtime air quality in your area, visit the AirNow website.
