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Weekend doctor: Osteoporosis - What is it?

Who is at risk? How can it be prevented?
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 13, 2020 - 6:41am

By Leah Eiden, MD
Family Medicine
Bluffton Primary Care
If anyone has ever told you to “Go out there and break a leg,” hopefully you didn’t think they were advising you to fall and fracture, but realized they were using an idiom to wish you good luck during a performance.

Your family doctor does not want you to break a leg, hip or any of your bones. In fact, we would like to help you prevent fractures if at all possible. Thus, our interest in osteoporosis.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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A video dive into local history

Swiss Historical Society creating weekly video tours of Schumacher homestead
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 3:19pm

Volunteer docents at the Schumacher Homestead, a property owned and operated by the Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) of Bluffton and Pandora, were disappointed when the historical facility was unable to open on schedule in early June.

You may watch the video of Gary Wetherill at the bottom of this story -

However, they decided that they show must go on and are now producing weekly video tours of the historical facility.

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Regional news
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Program in place for 30 years

GROB welcomes 19 new apprentices on Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 3:05pm

GROB welcomes 19 new apprentices on Monday, June 15. 

The GROB apprenticeship is a four-year program that combines on-the-job training, hands-on learning, and a company-paid college education through Rhodes State College. The addition of the 2020 apprenticeship class will bring the total number of current apprentices at GROB to 92. 

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Regional news
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What's the yellow (weed) plant blooming in rural Bluffton?

Cressleaf groundsel, or butterweed, and it a concern for livestock producers
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 3:00pm

Cressleaf Groundsel, also known as butterweed, is in full flower currently in forage and unplanted fields across the state.  While this is not a new weed, prevalence has been increasing causing concern for many livestock producers. 

Cressleaf Groundsel is toxic to both cattle and horses.  Cattle are 30-40 times more susceptible to poisoning than sheep or goats.  Calves and younger cattle are more susceptible than older cattle, but it can be fatal at high enough doses to all age groups.  

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Regional news
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VBS drive-thru pick up

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 2:52pm

Amber Shelly and Carrie Mast helped pass out Community Vacation Bible School supply packets on Thursday. This summer's VBS provides sessions for youth to complete at home over five weeks. This year's theme, "Who is my neighbor?" has a weekly pick up each Thursday at First Mennonite from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Sportsmen's Club announces drawing winners

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 12:09pm

Several person were winners in the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club derby drawing, which took place on June 7. Winners follow:
Kenny Marin, Cloverdale, 50/50 drawing
Betty Hullinger, Lima, one-quarter beef
Betty Dicke, Ottawa, one-quarter beef
Betty Dicke, Ottawa, $20
Shelly Parker, West Millgrove, $100
Roni Kaufman, Bluffton, $75
Miguel Nunez, Continental, $50
Betty Dicke, Ottawa, $25
Mike Falk, Bluffton, massage
Bruce Altenburger, Delphos, gun

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People
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