March 2023

FINDLAY- If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of area parks through the lens of the camera. At this Findlay Hancock Park District event, participants will hike the trails taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that would make an interesting subject. All skill levels and camera types are welcome.

Rita Mae Plaugher, 80, passed away March 25, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Rita was born June 22, 1942 in Lima to the late Edwin and Marcilina (Haselman) Palte.

Rita graduated from Beaverdam High School. She was a school bus driver for Bluffton Schools for 30 years. Rita was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church, Lima. She had been a very active member of the Allen County 4-H for over 45 years. Rita was known as "Grandma of 4-H" to many and will be extremely missed. She loved the Cincinnati Reds, gambling, going to the casino and playing cards, especially euchre.

Survivors include six children, Teresa (Doug) Griffith of Lima, Tammy (Chuck) Boughan of Lima, Ed  (Susan) Plaugher of Lima, Cathy (John) Lauck of Lima, Janet (Mike) Burgett of Guntown, Mississippi, Jim (Nicole) Plaugher of Waynesfield; fourteen grandchildren, Katelyn Miller, Jarvae Boughan, Trey Boughan, Sarah Kaufman, Tiffany Gray, Clint Strickland, Randy Plaugher, Whitney Kamm, Dustin Lauck, Charlie Patterson, Greg Patterson, Brittany Dickerson, Levi Plaugher, Megan Eutsler; fifteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

By Dr. Robbie Puckett
Family Medicine, Carey Medical Center

The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of having to go to the doctor (with the flu) by 40 to 60 percent. It has also been proven to help reduce the risk of hospitalization from the flu.

By receiving the flu vaccine, it protects not only you but all the people around you, including the more vulnerable to illness such as infants, young children, the elderly and the immunocompromised community.

Storytimes and Tech programs

Join the Putnam County District Library for Ready To Read Storytimes on Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. at the Pandora branch, 118 E Main St.

PCDL Tech programs are made possible through a grant from the State Library of Ohio and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The library is offering free technology help to individuals who need assistance with their smart phone, tablet, iPad etc. Call and set up a 30-minute session with the technology trainers.