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Forgotten Bluffton: the post office mural

Depicts the first log cabin in Shannon • Painted by Sante Graziani
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 6, 2020 - 1:30pm

Have you ever stood in line for stamps at the Bluffton post office and wondered why there is a mural on the lobby’s north wall?

Who was the artist and what does the mural portray? And, who paid for the mural?

In 1935, the U.S. Treasury Department's Section of Fine Arts sponsored an artist juried contest to help find artists for federal jobs. The Section of Fine Arts was all a part of the Work Progress Administration, better known as the WPA.

The Bluffton post office mural artist’s name is Sante Graziani. He painted the mural in 1941. It is an oil on canvas painting.

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Approved: New Device for Nightmares

FDA approves Nightware for sleep problems linked to nightmares
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on December 5, 2020 - 6:00am

This story provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

(RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a device for sleep problems related to nightmares.

This device is called Nightware. The FDA approved it to temporarily reduce sleep disturbances tied to nightmares.

Nightware is approved for adults who are at least 22 years old and have been diagnosed with nightmare disorder or have nightmares related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Dysphagia: Are You “Stuck” with a Swallowing Disorder?

Weekend doctor
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on December 5, 2020 - 6:00am

Dysphagia is an alarming symptom that requires prompt evaluation to determine the cause and to initiate treatment. It may be due to a structural or motility (movement) abnormality as solids or liquids pass from the mouth to the stomach.

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Virtual Christmas celebration Dec. 6-11

Hosted by Riley Creek United Methodist Church
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2020 - 2:40pm

Riley Creek United Methodist Church, 7102 Road M, Ottawa, will conduct a Virtual Christmas Celebration from Sunday, Dec. 6 through Friday, Dec. 11.

Since 1972, the church's annual Carol Sing traditionally has invited all in the community to hear scriptures and sing Christmas carols on the first Sunday in December.

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Senior center cancels next week's planned activities

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2020 - 2:29pm

The Bluffton Senior Center is canceling all planned actives for the week of December 7, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

This includes exercise class, line dance class, jam session and dominos.

The Senior Center will still be open for shopping and members to pick up library materials and other one on one services.

"Hopefully, activities can be offered again soon but we will be making decisions on a week by week basis. The governor has asked everyone to stay home except for necessities," said Meyer.  

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Regional news
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Cold 2nd half dooms Lady Pirates in league lidlifter 

Pirates travel to Ottoville on Saturday; host Ada next Thursday
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2020 - 2:20pm

By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - Following a close first half, the visiting Bluffton girls basketball team was held to just eight more points and lost 54-33 at Delphos Jefferson in the Northwest Conference girls basketball opener Thursday evening.

The Lady Pirates dropped to 2-2 (0-1 NWC) after the defeat, while DJ improved to 3-1 (1-0 NWC) with the win.

Lady Pirate Kylie Monday gave Bluffton a 12-11 first quarter lead on a stickback shot. But freshman Lauren French scored inside to give Jefferson the advantage back for good.

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