The Allen County Health Department will be offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 7-12 at Bluffton Middle School, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9.
- Incoming 7th graders need Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines
- Incoming 12th graders need the Meningococcal vaccine.
In addition, the Allen County Health Dept. will have clinics in Lima at 219 E. Market St., on July 31, August 2 and August 3, from 8-11:30 a.m. and from 1:30-5:00 p.m. each day.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
"How sweet it is" was a signature phrase of comedian and actor Jackie Gleason. Born in Brooklyn, John Herbert Gleason became a success in several well-known shows such as The Honeymooners and The Jackie Gleason Show. His biography written by James Bacon was published in 1986. Jackie Gleason starred in several movies later in his life including The Hustler with Paul Newman and Smokey and Bandit with Burt Reynolds.
The Gleason signature phrase was the inspiration for the song How Sweet It Is (To be Loved by You) sung by Marvin Gaye. This American soul singer recorded and released the song on his fifth studio album in 1965. The song peaked at number six on the Billboard charts. James Taylor released a version of this song on his 1975 album titled Gorilla. His easy listening version hit number one on the charts.
How sweet it is explains why artificial sweeteners are popular for reducing calories in many foods and beverages. Artificial sweeteners can be 200 to 20,000 times sweeter than regular table sugar (sucrose) with little to no added calories.
Michael L. George, 65, passed away July 20, 2023 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Michael was born April 7, 1958 on an Air Force base in Germany to Ronald and Phyllis (Williams) George. On April 9, 1983 he married Prudence Schumacher George who survives.
UPDATED Bluffton Soccer Club to host Women's World Cup watch party at Steinmetz Field on Friday at 8:30 p.m.
By Paula Scott
On Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, the deck of Bluffton opportunities is stacked with summery outdoor events. Live music, a car show, the Bluffton Farmers Market and a Discovery Days promotion offer make this an exceptional weekend for a staycation.
Bluffton Public Library will be hosting a mobile health clinic on Friday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All services are provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program.
This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, blood sugar and cholesterol. Please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening.
Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. Please notice: vaccines are not offered during these clinics.
Marjorie “Marge” K. (Trenkamp) Hermiller, 93, passed away July 20, 2023 at her residence. Marjorie was born January 2, 1930 in Lima to Carl and Bertha (Schmitt) Greulich. She was married to James Trenkamp who preceded her in death and she later married Lavern Hermiller and he survives.
