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This only happens in a small town

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2020 - 4:40pm

Dian and Alan Yoder were treated to the longest parade of honking vehicles that community has witnessed in a long time. It all happened between 5 and 6 p.m. on Friday, as Dr. Yoder retired after checking vision of Bluffton and area residents for over one-half century. Click here for the story. (Mark Yoder photo)

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Did Alan Yoder administer your first-ever eye exam?

And, perhaps your second, maybe even your third, probably your fourth?
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2020 - 4:31pm

Did Alan Yoder administer your first-ever eye exam? And, perhaps your second? Maybe your third? Probably your fourth? And maybe your parent’s, or your children’s exams?

Did you ever call him after-hours with an eye-related issue, and he said, “I’ll meet you up at the office in about 15 minutes.” Often he’d be there before you arrived.

If so, you are not alone. For 55 or 56 years, depending upon how you look at the calendar, Dr. Alan Yoder, was probably your eye doctor.

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Forgotten Bluffton: All those barbers

Here's a list of who and where you could once get a haircut and a shave in Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2020 - 2:19pm

Check the photos at the bottom -
In our culture, the barbershop has a niche of its own.

Many barbers served Bluffton over the years. And, they have faded into the town woodwork. 

We compiled a list of them after a hearing a long lecture on the subject about 40 years ago given by the late Rolland Stratton. He knew more about Bluffton than any other person on Main Street.

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Icon book review: Murder Thy Neighbor- True Crime Thrillers

I liked this book, and appreciate the local librarian who recommended it to me
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2020 - 2:04pm

Review by Robert McCool
James Patterson hits it out of the park in this double header.

“The world's best selling author” no longer writes his own books, of which he produces a plethora each year. He “coauthors” with carefully chosen writers, leading to different flavors for each book. In this example, “Murder Thy Neighbor- True Crime Thrillers” (ISBN 978-1-5387-5241-8)  he gives us two different stories of damaged people by two different authors in the same volume.

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Just a sample of what's inside

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 14, 2020 - 6:57am

The following is a sample of the content of "Blufton Anthology - A creek runs through it." Pre-sale discounted copies are now available for $19.95 plus tax.
Click here for an order blank.

"The 1950s were dangerous times for kids growing up in Bluffton. We grew up in homes and went to school in buildings painted with lead paint and floors covered with asbestos tiles." - Rudi Steiner

 

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Weekend doctor: Six steps to avoid back injury

Engaging in exercise three to five times per week is a great way to maintain physical fitness, good strength and flexibility
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 14, 2020 - 6:51am

By Thomas Kindl, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Is your back pain becoming unbearable? You’re not alone! According to the National Institute of Health Statistics, lower back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting 8 out of every 10 adults during their lifetime. These numbers show the importance of learning to prevent back injuries so that you can stay healthy.

There are six key steps to avoiding back injuries at work or play.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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