Many are not aware that having chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) puts you at risk for this cancer. Once someone has symptoms of difficulty swallowing, the cancer is already at an advanced stage.
At the time of diagnosis, there is only a 20% 5-year survival.
Over time, GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition where the tissue that lines the lower esophagus changes and if not detected or treated, can develop into esophageal cancer.
Mayor Rich Johnson presided over the meeting, which began with the approval of April 11 meeting minutes and bills (see attached).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lyle Henry addressed council on the larger national context of thin blue line flags.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Village administrator Jesse Blackburn provided council with updates on the April 11 Public Hearing regarding construction drawings for Chestnut Lane residential development. (See attachment).
Joanne Antibus, 67, passed away April 22, 2022 at her residence. Joanne was born October 11, 1954 in Maple Heights, Ohio, to the late Edward and Ethel (Redlein) Vinopal. On August 12, 1978 she married Robert Antibus and he survives.
Joanne led a life filled by her love of family, travel and time with nature. She was always the learner and teacher.
The Apollo Career Center Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. at 3325 Shawnee Rd. Lima, with the agenda attached to this article.
Items on the agenda include hiring some 75 part-time instructors and approving some 25 scholarships.
Bluffton is represented on the board by Mr. Brad Fruchey, pictured with representatives from the school districts served by Apollo High School programs.
On April 23 the Bluffton High School Track and Field team particpated in the 2022 Diller Invitational at Ayersville High School.
Top Bluffton finishers were Landon Armstrong with 2nd Place in the 800 meters with a time of 1:59.64 and Trey Boblitt with 3rd Place in the High Jump at a height of 6-00.00.
TEAM SCORES
Boys Team Scores: Columbus Grove 137, Minster 78, Archbold 68, Bryan 66, Tinora 61, Bluffton 53, Ayersville 42, Liberty Center 41, Wayne Trace 39, Delta 18, McComb 15.
