BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team suffered through two cold quarters and lost 60-42 to visiting non-conference rival Pandora-Gilboa on Saturday, February 3.
Rene R. Studler
Bluffton High School class of 1913
Born: Feb. 10, 1895
Died: Aug. 6, 1980
Call him Bluffton’s professional soldier. Recipient of the Legion of Merit, the nation’s highest military award for non-combat service, Rene R. Studler served in many capacities in two world wars and became the U.S. Army’s chief of research and development on small arms, holding that post until his retirement.
• Under his direction and direct involvement, the U.S. Navy created the fighter plane ejection seat and canopy removers,
• Chaired the development of the .30 caliber M1 carbine,
The Bluffton Public Library’s Words & Wine Book Discussion will meet Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge. Participants will discuss Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters while enjoying a glass of wine.
The U.S. National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has announced that it will hold spotter talks this spring, including a March 19 event in Putnam County, Ohio.
The Launch Pad was rocking Friday night, as the Pandora-Gilboa boy’s basketball team climbed back to the top of Blanchard Valley Conference title chase. The Rockets used a huge, twenty-seven point 4th quarter to knock off the Liberty-Benton Eagles, 68-56.
By Susan Grace, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Hospitalists of Northwest Ohio
There has been a recent increase in cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in our region. SIDS is the leading cause of death for children under the age of one. These losses are heartbreaking for the families and for communities. While not every infant death has a preventable cause, the majority of them are associated with risk factors, including unsafe sleep. As parents, there are things that can be done to decrease the risk of SIDS.
An infant should always sleep alone, on their back, in a crib. It can be so tempting to snuggle our infants in bed while we sleep or to fall asleep on the couch with the infant on our chest. This is a recipe for disaster. As a pediatrician for over ten years, I have seen these scenarios turn into infant deaths many times. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing but never bed-sharing. The crib should be free of any pillows, bumpers, stuffed animals, or loose bedding. These items may make the crib appear more appealing, but they are unnecessary for the baby and can be a means of suffocation.
