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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonicon.com
(DELPHOS) - Just days after the football team shutout Delphos on their home turf, the Pirate volleyball team followed suit by picking up a 3-0 victory!  Bluffton won 25-15, 25-17, 25-22 as they improved to 4-16 on the season and a 2-6 mark in league play. 

Two-part series explores research, evaluation and treatment

By Michael Stump, MD
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Athletic Concussions - Part 1 in a 2-part series

Concussions in sports have been in the news and on social media frequently over the last few years. 

Not all concussions are the same

By Michael Stump, MD
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Athletic concussions - Part 2

In “Athletic Concussions - Part 1,” I discussed how recent research has guided the immediate assessment and management of concussions in sports. With this article, I will continue this topic by discussing how research has affected the subsequent evaluation and treatment of concussions.

Nothing comes close to riding the Bluffton 1923 Studebaker fire truck if you are a Bluffton elementary student. Raise your hand if you've ever stood in the position of these first graders. We see lots of hands. Riding this truck is almost a requirement for graduation from Bluffton High School. This is Fire Prevention Week and the Bluffton fire department is cruising town in a 95-year-old Bluffton classic. Nothing ever changes here.

It's titled "Cooking with your Insta-pot!"

The Dough Hook’s crock pot classes are such a big hit that Marlena Ballinger announces two more Cooking 101 opportunities.

This time it’s “Cooking with your Insta-Pot.” Two class times are offered:
• Thursday, Oct. 25
• Thursday, Nov. 13

Both classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton.

Marlena says to bring your favorite Insta-Pot or electric pressure cooker and your favorite chopping knife.

Blanchard Valley Medical Practices host flu shot clinics for primary care patients

Blanchard Valley Medical Practices have scheduled several flu shot clinics for the patients of Putnam Primary Care Ottawa, Bluffton Primary Care and Caughman Health Center. Patients must schedule an appointment to receive the shot. The flu shot clinic schedule is as follows:

Bluffton Primary Care
Open to established Bluffton Primary Care patients.
Call 419.369.2280 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, October 24, 1 to 4 p.m.

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