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Three August shuffleboard tournaments to be held in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on July 28, 2024 - 10:51am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On a balmy early summer’s day I stopped by to chat and take a gander at shuffleboard playing in Buckeye Park. A flock of cars indicated that something special was going on, but the scene was also exceptionally quiet. 

On the courts, several games were underway with players chalking scores on blackboards. Players pushed weighted discs with long cues, creating a “ssssss” sound and the “tink” of weights striking weights.

At the nearby picnic shelter, waiting players chatted and filled me in on the day’s event, the Steve and Cindy Slaughterbeck Memorial Tournament, and about activity in the sport in Ohio. New Bluffton club president Sandra Little was enthusiastic about the sport’s appeal to players of all ages from all over the state. Little has been playing for 10 years; she discovered the sport as an alternative to “cooking” in the sun at the beach in Florida.

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Ryan Stackhouse was a real estate broker

Posted by Staff on July 28, 2024 - 10:08am

Ryan Stackhouse, 47, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay with his family by his side.  He was born September 19, 1976 in Willard to Jerry and Jan (McDonald) Stackhouse.  

In the short 47 years he lived, Ryan was so many things to so many people. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, and most importantly a husband and a father. Ryan was also the family poet, a great dancer and an incredibly positive person. He was our hero, who faced his battle with cancer with humor, dignity and grace. He was family oriented, selfless and always known for his quick wit and his humor. Ryan loved his family more than anything, cherishing all the time they spent together. He was a proud dad who loved supporting his children’s endeavors, especially cheering them on at school sporting events and activities. Ryan had a heart of gold, able to do anything and willing to do everything anyone asked. He wanted to protect and take care of everyone, even in his final days, providing comfort with his words “it’s all going to be o.k.”

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July 27 Discovery Days attractions

Posted by Staff on July 27, 2024 - 7:17am

 

The Saturday, July 27 edition of Bluffton Discovery Days includes pop-up shops, family activities, and the chance to win Bluffton Bucks. Head into town for the following attractions:

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Bluffton University celebrates 125 years

Posted by Paula Scott on July 27, 2024 - 6:52am

Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 4-6 The 125th anniversary of Bluffton University will be celebrated during this Homecoming weekend. Activities will include "campus tours, Beaver Tail-Gating, inflatables, athletic events, friends and celebrating 125 years of Bluffton!"

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Bluffton School Board meeting, July 29

Posted by Staff on July 27, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools board of education will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29. The attached agenda includes:

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Public Meetings
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Weekend Doctor: What’s a fever?

Posted by Staff on July 27, 2024 - 6:00am

By April Lieb, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center

Fever. A common question for many parents is, “What is considered a fever?” Fever in children can be scary, but just because there is a fever does not always mean there is cause for alarm. Normal body temperature is considered 98.6 F (37 C). In the world of pediatrics, a fever is considered 100.4 F (38 C) per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

A fever helps the body by stimulating the immune system to fight the infection. Other common reasons children will develop a fever are overdressing, immunizations and occasionally teething, although in these cases the fever is typically less than 100 F. 

If your child is under three months old and has a fever of 100.4 F or higher, you should seek medical attention. 

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