Women in Bluffton are celebrating March 8 as International Women's Day with the slogan #BossBabes. This collage celebrates women who run business in Bluffton including L-R) Suzann Bauman, Wendy Chappell-Dick, Marlena Ballinger, Lisa Rains, Liz Gordon-Hancock, Joyce Daniels, Sam Garrett, Kelly Blackburn, Nancy Corle, Makayla and Kim Suter, Lisa Wenger, Cassady and Rosanna Bockrath, Hannah Warwick and Melinda Bowden.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made the following appointments on March 7:
Allen W. Behnke of Lima (Allen Co.) has been reappointed to the State Emergency Response Commission for a term beginning March 7, 2025, and ending January 13, 2027.
Kathryn Wolfe Farmer of Bluffton (Allen Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee for a term beginning March 7, 2025, and ending February 6, 2027.
By Lindsey Buddelmeyer, Leadership Education & Training Specialist
Falls are a common cause of injury, particularly for seniors. As we discussed in a previous column, the two primary reasons for falls are a decrease in strength and balance; and environmental factors. We previously focused on preventing falls outside your home. In this column, we will focus on preventing falls inside your home.
As we age, our balance, strength, and visual acuity naturally decline. According to the National Institute on Aging, common visual changes for older adults include struggling to see up close, difficulty with distinguishing colors, and needing additional time to adjust to changing levels of light. Certain conditions also contribute to a higher likelihood of falling. Let’s examine the inside of your home, determine if there are any unsafe spaces, and find strategies or modifications to make your home safer. READ MORE
The 2nd Midweek Lent service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jenera will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.
The reading is Luke 22:1-38. The sermon, by Pastor Kurtis Friemuth, Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler, is based on Psalm 51:5 under the theme "Revealing our Sinful Nature." The hymns are "Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain, Just as I am, Without One Plea, and By Grace I'm Saved."
Know someone who loves to color? Bluffton Public Library is hosting two Cozy Coloring events: Monday, March 10 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. for K-5th grade and Thursday, March 27 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for 6-12th grade. No registration is required and you can bring your own supplies or use some of the library's!
