By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The idiom “wake up and smell the coffee” is used to refer to realizing the truth about one’s situation or to become more aware of what is happening around you. I have heard this phrase more in the last two years than in my previous years. The plethora of misinformation during the pandemic has truly been a difficult situation for healthcare professionals and unfortunately, much of the misinformation is still circulating. The suggestion has been made to wake up and smell the coffee regarding the facts surrounding the pandemic. This idiom applies to so much more as well.
A better title for this article would be wake up and drink your coffee! Some recent studies have shed light on the benefits of java or a cup of joe.
The Bluffton Lions Club Festival of Wheels is presenting its 54th annual Festival of Wheels Cruise-In on Friday, June 17. The car, truck, tractor, golf cart, fire engine, motorcycle and Cushman show takes place right down Main and Cherry Streets, which are closed to traffic.
The show attracts serious enthusiasts and those who simply dream of driving down the road in something more glamorous that the family minivan or grocery toter.
Nancy Sue Steiner, 86, passed away June 15, 2022 at the Hilty Memorial Home. Nancy was born May 18, 1936 in Lima to the late Mack and Florence (Reichenbach) Andrews. On July 29, 1956 she married David "Pete" Steiner who preceded her in death on February 24, 2013.
With temperatures racing towards 90 degrees before noon on June 15, the Bluffton Public Library is reminding the public that it's--literally (really literally)--a cool place to hang out.
The library has air conditioning, comfortable seating, free WiFi, public computers, board games and power strips for charging devices.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the area, which remains in effect until midnight.
