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By Andrius Giedraitis, MD

Pain management has become one of the most challenging aspects of modern medical care. In the wake of the well-publicized opioid crisis, we, as physicians, must balance effective pain treatment with responsible prescribing practices, especially when it comes to opioid medications.

Valentine Greetings from the Swiss Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora, Ohio. The Valentine pictured here was traded in the Swiss Settlement around 100 years ago. Names on Valentines collected by Kaye Phillips include Amstutz, Bame, Basinger, Balmer, Bixel, Bixler, Burkholder, Gerber, Mewholter, Sprunger, Steiner and Zurflugh. See more at https://www.facebook.com/SwissCommunityHistoricalSociety/

PHOTO from 1955 Buccaneer Yearbook on Bluffton Schools online Wall of Fame

By Bill Herr

Two of the greatest Pirate basketball games I ever witnessed occurred in the year 1954-1955. Coach Joe Harris has passed, so I asked two of the starters on that team to share their memories of the games and the players involved. They are Ron Lora and Jim (Spike) Berry. Ron was the leading scorer on the team that year and Spike was the point guard and floor leader.

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The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn session on Thursday, February 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Topics Presented Include:

  • Practical strategies for shaping a positive workplace culture
  • Insights on improving employee morale and retention
  • Tips on fostering open communication and trust within your team
  • Tools to lead and be a supportive owner, boss, team leader

This event is free for BCE & Chamber Members
$10.00 for nonmembers
Lunch will be provided by LuvU A Latte

Register HERE.

The Village of Bluffton has announced the following meetings, which will be held at Bluffton Town Hall.

  • Parks & Recreation Committee on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Finance Committee on Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Personnel Committee on Wednesday, February 19 at noon.
  • Council Meeting on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Parks & Recreation Committee on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m.

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