“Snow shoveling is one of those things that no one likes to do, but most of us have to do – living here in Northwest Ohio”, says Wanda Dean, MSPT and owner of Northwest Physical Therapy.
“What often accompanies this chore is the aching back and the heating pad, making the rest of your day miserable.” Dean adds, “There are some things we can all do to prevent injury and make snow shoveling a chore that doesn’t have to cause pain.”
Here are some tips to keep you healthy and pain-free this winter while shoveling snow:
Kerry Pinion, manager of client accounts at Automatic Data Processing in Findlay, Ohio, will speak during a Bluffton University Alumni Forum at 11 a.m. on Nov. 20 in Stutzman Lecture Hall. The title of her presentation is “Beginning with the End in Mind: Preparing to Join the Workforce.”
As a manager or recruiting services for the Fortune 500 company, Pinion will share insights on preparing for the future, landing the job and being successful in the workplace.
A 1996 graduate, Pinion studied business administration at Bluffton.
Birchaven Village, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), has been named to the list of Best Nursing Homes 2018-19 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourth time Birchaven has been named to this prestigious list.
“We are committed to providing high quality and compassionate care for all of our residents,” said Bridgett Mundy, administrator of Birchaven Village and Independence House. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire care team.”
Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in quality and patient perspectives for the fourth time, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.
By the time Wanda Stopher, First Mennonite pastor, turns 60 in 2019, she’ll have made 60 pieced comforters, all of which will be donated to Mennonite Central Committee. Helping her in a recent comforter knotting project are (from left) Lori Nester, Judy Diller and Wanda Stopher. Click here for the rest of the story.
For 32 years, the residents of Bluffton have held a celebration known as the Blaze of Lights, which includes a holiday parade, live entertainment, festive family activities, and the lighting of the Ream folk art display.
This year, the event is on Saturday, Nov. 24, when thousands of people will come to enjoy a warm, homestyle Christmas celebration.
"You know when the OSU football game is over," notes chamber CEO Paula Scott; "Suddenly, Main Street is swarmed with people exploring and finding their spots for the parade. It's a great place to meet family and friends.”
