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Schnipke retires after 34 years with Board of Developmental Disabilities

Posted by Paula Scott on August 27, 2023 - 6:00am

After a 34-year career in the field of developmental disabilities, with the past eight as Superintendent, Theresa Schnipke has announced her retirement from the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities. 

Board President Tom Fleming commented, "Superintendent Schnipke has led the County Board through some of the most challenging times in the history of the Board. First, through many changes as a result of federal & state mandates, then the COVID pandemic and followed by a major workforce shortage in the field of DD. Through it all she kept the Allen County Board of DD in a positive position. Superintendent Schnipke has always kept the people that the County Board serves as her number one priority. I thank her for her dedicated service.”

On August 22 the Board will officially begin the director search process with the Ohio Association of County Boards. The board will select a person to work alongside the Superintendent at the beginning of 2024 and take the helm on July 1. This is the same transition process the Board is using to replace the long-term Director of Business, Martha Nance, who is retiring on April 3. The Business Manager successor is in place.

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Trinity Lutheran School celebrates 75th anniversary 

Posted by Staff on August 27, 2023 - 6:00am

Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera, celebrates 75 years with the 2023-2024 school year. The school was started in Jenera in the fall of 1948 in the church's basement. The first teacher was Mr. Wayne Wiechmann, assisted by Pastor Walter Voss. There were eight grades and kindergarten. 

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Worship
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A walk in the Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Posted by Paula Scott on August 26, 2023 - 6:00am

By Paula Scott

The recent announcement by Bluffton University regarding the removal of invasive shrubs at the Nature Preserve,10625 Augsburger Road, piqued my interest. It named several species of shrubs including autumn olive and bush honeysuckle, which are crowding out native plants and changing the charcater of areas in the preserve.

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Bluffton University
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Early August field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2023 - 6:00am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
In June, State Wildlife Officer Eric VonAlmen, assigned to Wood County, conducted sport fish enforcement on the Maumee River in Grand Rapids. He observed two anglers wade into the river with large treble hooks on their lines and attempt to snag fish while retrieving their lines. Both anglers hooked fish including common carp, channel catfish, and flathead catfish in parts of the body other than the mouth. The individuals kept the snagged fish, which is not legal for any species other than forage fish. Officer VonAlmen contacted the suspects on the shoreline and issued summonses for the violation. Each angler paid a $120 waiver, and Officer VonAlmen photographed the snagged catfish and released them into the river.

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Regional news
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Weekend Doctor: Concussion

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2023 - 6:00am

By Amanda Schroeder, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Julie A. Cole Rehab and Sports Medicine Clinic

"When can I play again?" This is a common question first asked by athletes after sustaining a head injury. Removal from the game and rest is recommended as the first line of defense, but how long do they actually need to rest? Recent research suggests that after an initial period of rest lasting 24 to 48 hours, progressive re-engagement in activity (instead of strict rest) can improve an athlete’s recovery. This minimizes the deconditioning that an athlete can experience while recovering and helps get them back in the game quicker. Not only does this concept apply to our sports athletes, but also our “everyday athletes” in the work field, classroom, etc.

Treating a concussion takes a team approach. It can involve a physician, physical therapist (PT), occupational therapist (OT) and speech language pathologist (SLP), as well as other healthcare professionals. Under PT, OT and SLP, a comprehensive examination is performed to determine prescription-based daily and sport activity in response to the level of irritability of one’s symptoms. 

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Health Services
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2023 Farm Science Review is Sept 19-21 in London, OH

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2023 - 6:00am

The 2023 Farm Science Review is right around the corner. This year’s show will take place September 19-21 at the Molly Caren Ag Center located at 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 45140. 

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at Ohio State University Extension offices and online at go.osu.edu/fsrallen2023. Tickets are $10 until Monday, September 18 and $15 at the gate. Children 5 and under are admitted free. 

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Business
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