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By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In March of 1966, Petula Clark released the Sign of the Times on her My Love album. The song was written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, who wrote several songs for Clark. The song was previewed for the American public on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 27, 1966. The song peaked at 11 on the Billboard Top 100. The title would indicate a political statement, but in reality, it was a love song. 

Petula was born Sally Clark in England to parents who were both nurses. Her father invented her stage name of Petula and she was sometimes referred to as “the First Lady of the British Invasion.” Petula lives in Geneva, Switzerland and is still performing at the age of 90.  

Why the discussion on the sign of the times?

The National Foundation for Infectious Disease (NFID) sent a survey out to the American public to evaluate their knowledge and level of concern relating to the current circulating viruses. The NFID survey is not unique to 2023, but this year’s survey results have medical and public health advocates concerned. 

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Not ready for volleyball season to end yet? From Nov. 16 to Dec. 21, Bluffton Family Recreation’s adult coed indoor volleyball league will be happening at the rec center, 215 Snider Rd., on Thursdays.

This league is open to ages 18+ and costs $300/team. A maximum of 3 men are allowed on the court.

There will be no games on Nov. 23 due to it being Thanksgiving; those games will be played Tuesday, Nov. 21. The tournament is Dec. 21. 

Registration deadline is Nov. 5.

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CROSS COUNTRY: Beaver harriers run at OWU Invite
DELAWARE__On Friday, Sept. 30, the Beavers were up at the line to start their races at Ohio Wesleyan University for the OWU Invitational. The weather conditions were ideal, and the course was ready for some great competition. FULL STORY (men’s team) and FULL STORY (women’s team).

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Pirates visit Van Buren on October 10

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls soccer team scored two goals in the final five minutes to tie Columbus Grove 2-2 in a thrilling finish to their Northwest Conference-deciding clash Tuesday night, October 3, at Steinmetz Field.

With the dramatic tie on an unseasonably hot evening, Bluffton repeated as outright league champions and won its third NWC crown in the last four years.

A loss to Grove would have likely meant a shared three-way title with the Bulldogs and Allen East. But the comeback tie means the Pirates finished as the only undefeated team in the league with five wins.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team defeated visiting Lincolnview 25-20, 25-18, 25-13 in a Northwest Conference match Tuesday evening, October 3.

The Pirates improved to 15-4 overall and 4-2 in the NWC with the win.

Lincolnview dropped to 10-8 overall and 3-3 in the NWC after the defeat.

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Letter from William Kose, MD, JD, Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System

As the days get shorter and cooler, community members should be aware that multiple infectious diseases will be more prevalent, including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). If you are someone who always gets vaccinated, here’s a reminder that this is the time of year to do so. And, if you aren’t, now could be a great time to start.

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