By David Stukus, MD
Allergy and Immunology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, an affiliate of Blanchard Valley Health System
Food allergies affect roughly five to eight percent of all children. A food allergy diagnosis can dramatically alter one’s life as it requires constant vigilance during meals and snacks and preparation in case a severe allergic reaction occurs. While many people experience various symptoms after eating certain foods, it is important to understand the differences between food allergy and intolerance.
FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOL WEBSITE - Bluffton schools have reached its five-day calamity limit. If additional days of school are cancelled the school will use Monday, Feb. 18, and or spring break, April 18, as make-up dates.
Here’s some additional school news from the website:
ELEMENTARY MEMORY BOOKS: A Memory Book for the 2018-2019 school year is on sale until Feb 15. Additional options are available. Parents may directly order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com.
Pickleball, one of Bluffton's hottest winter indoor sport activities, continues to grow in interest at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
To decide the best singles player and doubles team in town, BFR will hold a pickleball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 17, at BFR, 215 Snider Road.
Separate divisions are for singles and doubles. The entry fee is $10 per person. Contact BFR to enter at 419-358-4150, or register on line at www.bfronline.com.
From www.blufftonpirates.com - Bluffton HS's four seniors win on Senior Night 45-26 over Lima Central Catholic. Alivia Koenig led BHS with 18 and Averey Rumer added 14.
BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University will host an instrumental concert featuring its Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, assistant professor of music, the concert band will perform recent works that showcase different approaches to wind band composing.
Bluffton University’s junior nutrition students will host the 2019 Lunch and Learn series from Feb. 13 to April 17 on the first floor of Berky Hall. The demonstrations are free and open to the public; however, just 15 seats are available for each lunch. Reserve a spot by contacting Jeanna Haggard at 419-233-1334 or [email protected]
Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27. The church is located on 108 E. Washington St.
The menu is fried chicken, parlsey potatoes, California blend vegetables, dinner roll, assorted cupcakes, and beverage. The meal is provided by the Hilty Memorial Home.
Consider attending an information session on becoming a volunteer guardian in Allen County.
Crime Victim Services seeks 23 individuals who will help a vulnerable person live to their full potential, making decisions of a personal nature (housing, healthcare). Administrative support provided. Social work and counselor CEUs are offered at 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Elysia Bush and Katie Campbell from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, to learn more, at Crime Victim Services, 330 N. Elizabeth St., Lima. For more details call 419-222-8666. A light meal is included.
Jan Romes, a writer of modern romance novels, has a Saturday, Feb. 9, book signing at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.
The signing with Romes from Ft. Jennings, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It highlights her current novel, “Tucked Away,” described this way: “With the mafia hot on her heels, a new identity might not be enough!”
The Bluffton Public Library has received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers, according to Jessica Hermiller, library director.
These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together.
