People

  • /

Blanchard Valley Hospital now offers specialized care for orthopedic trauma conditions such as severe fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries from board certified orthopedic traumatologist Dr. Steven Haman.

Dr. Haman is a graduate of Bluffton University and the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at University Medical Center at the University of Toledo.

He also completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in conjunction with Tampa General Hospital.

  • /

Bluffton's Mother's Nite Out Club held a very special night out earlier this spring. The club celebrated its 50th anniversary. Members attending were, seated from left, Jo Ann Hilty, Donna Steiner, Jean Ann Reichenbach and Louise Amstutz. Standing from left, Rosa Lee Greenway, Corrinne Boehr, Helen Brooks, Betty Lutz, Mary Amstutz, and Joan Dailey.

CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE

  • /
Amy Kaufman (Resident Assistant at Maple Crest) fishing with her family

The annual Maple Crest fishing derby was June 9 at the pond behind the main building. The event was for Maple Crest residents and their families and guests, plus Maple Crest staff and their families and guests. (Click to view photos)

Rod and reel fishing poles were provided by the Division of Natural Resources in Findlay. A record crowd of over 225 people turned out to enjoy the sunny afternoon.

Many "whoppers" were caught, with the top ones being:

  • /

The Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, invites anyone who has a family member or friend with memory loss to attend a caregiver group meeting.

The following information concerns the Bluffton caregiver group:

It meets the third Monday of every month at 3:30 p.m., in the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 West Elm (conference room). The group's facilitators are Tricia Herrman and Emily Koogler.

  • /

Mennonite Memorial Home is auctioning off 13 hand-made quilts on eBay. The quilts were donated by a local artist. The quilts range from wall hangings to bed spreads and quilt tops.

"Bringing the quilts to eBay has allowed a wider market for buyers to view quilts and place competitive bids," according to Julie Stratton of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

Each quilt has a description and a minimum bid. Persons interested in finding the Mennonite Memorial Home quilts posted on eBay do the following:

1 - Go to eBay.com

2 - Click on "Advanced Search"

  • /

Four Mennonite Memorial Home residents and two Maple Crest residents were west regional winners in the 2010 AOPHA art and writing show.

Mennonite Home winners included:

Lucile Bracy, first place, "Berka Shell Doily," (woven arts)

Wayne Shafer, first place, "Zig Zag Cutting Board," (woodworking)

Ilda Bassett, second place, "Crocheted Premie Hat and Blanket," (woven arts)

Glendoris VanWaning, third place, "Refined Cape made from sweater," (wearable arts)

Pages