Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy
With summer approaching, a crash diet doesn't have to be your only option to lose those extra pounds. You've got healthier options.
Some diets can leave you nutrient-deprived. Others just leave you hungry. But starting a healthy diet plan early can help you keep the weight off and minimize the stress associated with dieting. Read on for details about five common diet plans.
By Brenda Keller Certified Nurse Practitioner at Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio
One of the common responses to a diagnosis of cirrhosis, the late stage of progressive liver damage, is “How much does she/he drink?” It is known that excessive alcohol consumption can be associated with cirrhosis. However, there are several causes outside of alcohol consumption.
In commemoration of the sacrifice of four armed forces Chaplains during World War II, Bluffton American Legion will observe Religious Emphasis Week, Feb. 3 to Feb. 10.
Bluffton American Legion Post 382, Chaplain Basil Meyer has announced the post will observe the sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, Feb. 4, worship service at English Lutheran Church.
The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 9 a.m.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team defeated Mount St. Joseph in a huge HCAC contest by the score of 70-63 on Thursday, Jan. 31.
The win pushed Bluffton to 7-13 (5-8 HCAC), while MSJ dropped to 12-8 and 7-6 in the Heartland Conference. Originally slated for Wednesday night, the extreme temperatures that blanketed the Midwest pushed the game back a night.
Service to students recognized at Bluffton University
The commitment of faculty and staff to Bluffton’s mission and values leads to successful outcomes for students.
Several long-serving Bluffton employees were recently recognized for this commitment during the annual faculty and staff recognition dinner where employees—reaching five-year milestones up to 35 years—were celebrated.
Note: A Charles Hilty confession. Sixty years ago this weekend Bluffton HS played Lafayette in basketball. The recordbook shows a BHS victory. However, Mr. Hilty, the official game scorekeeper, offers the following correction.
Who won the 1959 Bluffton-Lafayette boys' basketball game? The scoreboard (after some hesitation ) said Bluffton did 61-60, but the referees couldn't decide. One person who held a positive opinion from start to finish was Lafayette coach Bob Harter, who said Lafayette won 60-59.
A young performer with a Bluffton connection will perform in the Saturday, Feb. 23, Ohio Has Talent competition, at Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.
Raegan Cox, 14, a Miller City HS freshman, is the performer. Raegan performed at this year’s Blaze of Lights in November. She takes vocal and piano lessons at Krysti’s Music Studio, Bluffton.
She has been singing and entertaining people for most of her life. In 5th grade, she was accepted in an All-State Choir and performed with 88 other 4thand 5th graders at Capital University.
