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Weekend Doctor: Back pain

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2023 - 7:13am

By Thomas Kindl, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management

You’ve heard of a “pain in the neck,” but did you know that back pain is more common, affecting eight out of every 10 adults during their lifetime?  With a statistic like that, learning to prevent back injuries is important to your health and well-being.

There are six key steps to avoiding back injuries at work or at play.

Frequent position changes 
Prolonged positioning places increased stress on your back. So, get up and move, frequently change positions and take breaks from repetitive activities.

Pushing/Pulling  
Stand up straight and push whenever possible. Pushing is easier on your back.

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Health Services
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Community invited to Jazzercise ribbon cutting and fitness celebration

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2023 - 7:09am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jazzercise Bluffton at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, March 24. The event will take place at the Jazzercise Bluffton studio, located at 122 Thurman Street, lower level. The event will mark the official opening of the business's first dedicated Jazzercise location in Bluffton.

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Business
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Joan Parker Montgomery worked at Mennonite Memorial Home

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 4:59pm

Joan Parker Montgomery, 75, passed away March 17, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center of Findlay.

Joan was born September 16, 1947 in St. Mary's, to Bernie L. and N. Jane (Rader) Parker who preceded her in death. She was married to Jerry Wieman; and on September 6, 1975 she married Gene Montgomery who survives.

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Obituaries
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David Carl Reddick was a software programmer and musician

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 9:23am

David Carl Reddick, age 69, of rural Jenera, died peacefully at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence with his wife at his side. He was born on May 10, 1953, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Carl and Arlene (Schaller) Reddick. On July 20, 1974, he married Mary Lou Fisher and she survives.

Also surviving are his 3 daughters: Amanda (Joshua) von Stein of Jenera, Allison Reddick of Delaware, Ohio and Anna Reddick of Delaware, Ohio; 3 granddaughters: Annika, Elowyn and Inara von Stein; brother, Dan (Tammy Chiow) Reddick of rural Findlay and sister, Julie Reddick of Ft. Myers, Florida.

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Obituaries
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Bluffton 6th grade quiz bowl team wins 34th annual Academic Challenge

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 8:14am

CORRECTION: Jack Eiden was misidentified as Ben in the original version of this article.

The Bluffton 5th and 6th grade quiz bowl teams participated in the 34th annual Academic Challenge at Shawnee Middle School on February 6, competing with teams from Allen East, Bath, Elida, Liberty, St. Charles, St. John’s, Shawnee, South, Spencerville and Wapakoneta.

The 6th grade team, coached by Robin Ault, won first place over Shawnee by only 10 points. Both teams had the same 8-2 record.

6th grade players are:

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People
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Don't press your luck this St. Patrick's Day

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2023 - 7:16am

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

COLUMBUS–As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations take place this week throughout the state, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and local law enforcement will work together to remove impaired drivers from the roadways. The effort is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign.  

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