OTTAWA __ Steven C. Bruskotter, 73, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 9, 1950, to Charles and Marilyn (Gulker) Bruskotter. On July 28, 1979, he married Mary Van Pelt who survives in Ottawa.
Columnist Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years before serving as a volunteer and then as a staff chaplain at two nursing homes.
By Bill Herr
When a person develops dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), some of the wiring in the brain gets out of alignment. The result is difficulty verbalizing, having memory issues and possibly posing behavioral changes. It is believed that everything we ever learned or experienced in our lives is recorded somewhere in our brain.
Area youth will have an opportunity to take part in “Grief Trails,” sponsored by Bridge Home Health & Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, this summer.
“Grief Trails” is a program that allows children, ages six to 12 years old and 13 to 18 years old, to learn about the importance of communicating emotions and needs to others while working hands-on with gentle horses.
This year’s program will be offered on the following dates:
Monday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ages 6 to 12
Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ages 13 to 18
