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BHS grad Ann Alyanak runs in Olympic trials Marathon

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

Ann (Stechschulte) Alyanak placed 147th out of 390 women running the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Feb. 29 in Atlanta, Ga. 

Alyanak’s time was 2:46:32. She qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials as the third place female finisher at the 2018 Illinois Marathon. This was the third time she has qualified for the Olympic Trials (first since having her children). Alyanak finished 7th overall at the Trials her first time in 2008.

Alyanak, who lives in Dayton with her husband, Ed, and three children, runs for Up and Running, Dayton, and coaches for Run SMART. 

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Both Beaver squads bow out of HCAC tourney

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 1, 2020 - 8:37pm

The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled to host Transylvania University to take on the Anderson University Ravens in the opening game of the Heartland Conference tournament on Friday, Feb. 28.

It was a neck and neck game throughout, but unfortunately the Beavers were on the wrong end of a 77-68 defeat. Bluffton finished the season at 15-11 overall, while Anderson improved to 14-12. The Ravens advanced to the HCAC semi-finals against tournament host Transylvania at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29.

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Bluffton University
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First graders: ready, set, read

March Madness reading incentive program begins tomorrow
Posted by LizGH on March 1, 2020 - 2:00pm

Bluffton first graders and their parents are about to embark on a monumental reading incentive program called March Madness, starting Monday, March 2.

The overall goal of the program is for first graders to increase their reading skills, by reading as many books as possible.

For every five books that a first grader reads, that student will earn a prize and the chance to shoot a ball, which could lead to further prizes if the shot is made.

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Regional news
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Joke Fest theme of next Senior Center meeting on March 9

Bring your favorite joke to share
Posted by LizGH on March 1, 2020 - 2:00pm

Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is holding a Joke Fest as the program for their monthly meeting at noon, Monday, March 9. Bring your favorite joke to share, laugh at everyone else's jokes, and finish with a video of American humorist Jeanne Robertson.

The centre will provide shredded chicken sandwiches for the potluck meal, but  bring a side dish and your own table service to share in the meal.

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Regional news
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Flu activity is high across the US

Posted by LizGH on March 1, 2020 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University's HealthWise Pharmacy.
Across the United States, flu activity is high. And it's expected to continue for weeks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that flu activity remains high in the U.S. The agency estimated that there had so far been at least 26 million flu illnesses, resulting in 250,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths, this season.

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Health Services
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Weekend doctor: Seeing a psychiatrist

Posted by LizGH on February 29, 2020 - 6:00am

By Christian Steiner, MD
Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
“Who sees a psychiatrist anyway?” This is a common question I have been asked by many different people outside of my office. Many times, this question is brought up to me in social situations where the topic of mental health arises in passing. I often forget that psychiatry has a stigma as every day I encounter people from all walks of life who are seeking professional help for an array of different issues.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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