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Local author tells sculptor and poet's story in Just Dewey

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2024 - 9:32am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The work of new Bluffton author Tom Arnold has arrived at virtual and local retailers with the story of sculptor and poet Dewey Severs (1941-2020), who worked a variety of physically demanding jobs until three heart attacks left him bankrupt. 

Just Dewey: A Journey from Poverty to Creative Genius tells how Dewey began dreaming of creating art with horseshoes and saw God giving him a new direction in life. The book follows Dewey from a childhood filled with hardship in the Missouri Ozarks, through his becoming a husband and father, to finally settling near Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

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Shannon to compete in 2024 World Masters Athletics Championships

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2024 - 7:51am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Have you spotted a new lawn sign with a smiling woman decked out in medals? That’s Janean Shannon, a masters heptathlon athlete who will soon be competing in the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The championships will take place from August 13-25, with more than 8,000 participants and 16,000 events. 

As a heptathlon athlete, Shannon will compete in the 60-65 age group and compete August 14-15 in 80 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 meters, long jump, javelin and 800 meters.

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BPL open chess on Tuesdays

Posted by Paula Scott on August 11, 2024 - 6:00am

Check out Open Chess on Tuesdays! Bluffton Public Library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s. All ages are welcome.

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Has your child finished 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2024 - 6:00am

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Completion Party is on Thurs., Aug. 15 @ 10:00 a.m. Has your child finished the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?

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Bluffton Public Library
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Storytime celebrates the first day of kindergarten

Posted by Staff on August 10, 2024 - 7:17am

Kindergarten 1st Day of School Storytime is on Aug. 14 at 10:00 a.m. Starting school is exciting!

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Bluffton Public Library
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Weekend Doctor: Making a birth plan

Posted by Staff on August 10, 2024 - 6:00am

By Brittany Berens, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology, OB Hospitalist Program at Blanchard Valley Hospital

Preparing for childbirth can feel like an enormous task. A written birth plan can help the birthing person organize their thoughts. If you or your loved one is considering writing a birth plan for an upcoming delivery, what should you know?  

A birth plan is the birthing person’s written set of preferences and wishes. This is not a requirement prior to delivery. However, writing a birth plan can help the birthing person collect their thoughts and communicate with their partner, family, and birthing team. A birth plan typically involves preferences regarding labor, delivery and postpartum care while in the hospital setting. There are many online tools to help draft a birth plan. Patients should pick one from a reputable source that best fits their preferences. Prior to arrival at the hospital, it is important to take the time to compare and consider various options regarding care.  

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Health Services
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