January 2025

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Carl D. Wagner, 90, passed away January 9, 2025 at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Arlington.  Carl was born April 27, 1934 in Orange Township to the late Louis and Helen (Nusbaum) Wagner.  On May 18, 1952 he married Mary Gudakunst Wagner who preceded him in death on December 18, 2023 after seventy-one years of marriage.

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Bluffton University announcement

Bluffton University students can now follow two specialized tracks to earning their Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MND). The two specialized tracks include eating disorders or sports nutrition. These two tracks will allow Bluffton University students to gain specific knowledge in two growing fields of nutrition and dietetics.  

“At Bluffton University you can complete all coursework to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in five years, obtaining both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics,” said Bethany Dario, director of nutrition and dietetics.  “Within these degreed programs students can elect to narrow their studies in two tracks, sports nutrition or eating disorders. This educational focus better prepares students by offering them opportunities to engage in supervised learning experiences within their specialization.”  

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From Bluffton Elementary School announcements

The Bluffton Elementary PTO is holding their annual Bakery Bingo night on Saturday, February 1 in the Middle School Cafetorium from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the PTO. There will be 50/50 tickets and raffle tickets sold during the evening. If you would like to donate a baked good, please sign up HERE.

Baked goods can be dropped off at the elementary on Friday 1/31or dropped off between 5:30-6:00 on Saturday 2/1 in the middle school cafetorium.

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Provided by the Ohio Department of Wildlife for Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two

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Bluffton Exempted Village School District Superintendent Greg Denecker will be the speaker at the Bluffton Lions Club noon meeting on January 21, 2025.

Denecker will talk about the current state of affairs in education including trends and challenges as well as provide some updates on Bluffton Schools.

All are welcome to attend.

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UPDATE: New date: January 23

Bluffton Public Library is offering a Watercolor Workshop: Polar Bears with artist Jeanne Crumrine on January 23 from 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Crumrine will lead participants in creating their own finished 8" x 10" watercolor art, complete with mat board. $10 fee per person at the door, cash only.

Open to adults and teens, and children accompanied by an adult. Register in advance,

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The following results are from January 1-7 of the Bluffton University 2025 athletics season:

Men's Basketball cruises to 77-69 win over Hanover

Hanover stunts Women's Basketball in 61-38 win over Beavers

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Submitted by the Richland Township Zoning Board of Appeals

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A public hearing is scheduled for January 23, 2025 AT 7:00 p.m. by the zoning appeals board to be held at the office of Richland Township at the address stated above.

Contiguous property owners bordering  Ebenezer Mennonite Church at 8905 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road  Bluffton, OH 45817 and interested general public are invited to attend.

The property owner of 8905 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road Bluffton, OH 45817 is requesting to install a new digital sign.

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Provided by the Bluffton Public Library

The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library has announced its meeting schedule for 2025.  Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Board Room at 145 South Main St., Bluffton. No meetings will take place in July or December.

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By Katie (Prater) Kirby, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist

Jack of All Trades was released on March 6, 2012 by Bruce Springsteen. You may not be familiar with this song unless you are a true fan of “the Boss.” This song is considered in the folk-rock genre and was on his seventeenth album.

“Jack of all trades” is a saying implying someone who has skills in different areas. The newer GLP-1 medications may qualify as such.

The GLP-1s include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and the combination of GLP-1/GIP drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). Studies are evaluating their potential benefits beyond managing diabetes and weight loss. These areas include rheumatic disease, cancer and addiction. 

Rheumatic diseases include gout, varying types of arthritis, lupus and fibromyalgia. The impact of rheumatic diseases has led researchers to look at new treatments.

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