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What is in a Pattern?

Posted by admin on July 16, 2021 - 6:00am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

What is in a pattern? Is there a science behind patterns? The shell of a snail is a great example of how nature contains patterns that can be explained by math. The pattern found in a snail's shell can be explained by a phenomenon known as Fibonacci numbers. In addition, our brains naturally attempt to combine information to form patterns to make decisions quickly. With repeated exposure to information, our brain tries to simplify decisions by forming patterns.

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Summer WILD Circle

Posted by admin on July 16, 2021 - 6:00am

Are you feeling WILD in this season of long days, lightning bugs, and summer blooms? Would you like to explore what Mary Oliver calls your one wild and precious life? Come join a circl of women writing for a morning of leaning into the wildness fo one's heart and soul.

Women are invited to circle on Saturday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at St. John's UCC in Bluffton, Ohio (223 W. College Avenue).

Circle is hosted by Katherine Beckett and Corrie Reed, graduates of the Wellstreams Program for Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction.

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Chassity Gallant was a first grade teacher

Posted by admin on July 16, 2021 - 6:00am

Chassity Lynn Gallant, 48, of Tallahassee, Florida and formerly of Bluffton passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2021 at her residence. Chassity was born September 16, 1972 in Lima to Michael and Robin (Williams) Romick. On November 11, 1995 she married Dennis Gallant who survives.

Chassity graduated from Bluffton High School and later received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bluffton College. She was a first grade teacher at Robert F. Munroe Day School in Quincy, Florida. Chassity enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

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July 24 Bluffton Discovery Day: Corn-a-thon

Posted by admin on July 16, 2021 - 6:00am

Bluffton merchants and organizations are hosting special "Discovery Days" on the fourth Saturday of the month through September 2021.

On July 24, the event theme is a "Corn-a-thon." At participating locations, shoppers can earn tickets for a prize drawing. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of Bluffton Lantern Nutrition, 142 E. Jefferson (Tommy's Plaza), with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon. Businesses and community groups are also scheduling family activities throughout the day.

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Forty-five years of service to Bluffton

Posted by admin on July 15, 2021 - 6:00am

Mike Cox, a 45-year veteran of the Bluffton Fire Department, has retired.

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July 24 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Bluffton Lantern Nutrition

Posted by admin on July 15, 2021 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome new member-investor Bluffton Lantern Nutrition with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 24.

The new shop in Tommy's Plaza, 142 E Jefferson, serves "best tasting healthy smoothies and healthy fruity energy drinks." Owners Jennifer and Jeffrey Putman will also host a grand opening celebration with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the ribbon cutting.

For more information, contact Jennifer and Jeffrey Putman, facebook.com/blufftonlanternnutrition, (419) 236-5568.

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