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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The idiom “to go overboard” is used to describe a person who does something that is excessive or extreme. An example would be a person going overboard to prepare food for a party or spending an excessive amount of money on an item. Some may remember the 1987 romantic comedy Overboard that starred Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. The movie was a box office success and can still be seen on television. A 2018 remake of Overboard starred Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez that reversed the roles of the original movie. Others may remember Adam Sandler’s movie in 1989 titled Going Overboard about a struggling comedian who works on a cruise ship.

So, why am I discussing going overboard as it relates to COVID-19? The FDA cleared the way for a third, fourth, and fifth booster dose for the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

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In honor of Officer Dominic Francis, the Village of Bluffton is offering a "We support law enforcement" yard sign to area residents.  

There is no cost for the sign, but all donations made will directly benefit the family of Officer Francis.  

Signs can be picked up at the Bluffton Town Hall on Thursday, April 7, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., limit one sign per address. 

On behalf of the Bluffton Police Department, thank you for the continued support.

Links to Dominic Francis funeral information, obituary and livestream

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UPDATED 1:38 p.m., April 7: Procession route to cemetery added below

The Village of Bluffton will close through access to the following roads starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 8 to accommodate a funeral motorcade for services honoring Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis:

Bentley Road from Augsburger Road to Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road/Grove Street

Elm Street from Bentley Road to Main Street

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Dudley MacDonald, 68, passed away April 4, 2022, at his home. 

Dudley was born March 28, 1954 in Wayne County, MI, to Douglas and Joanne (Clutinger) MacDonald. 

He was a graduate of Elida High School and retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant after 35 years of dedication.  

He was a member of the Indian Lake Yacht Club and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, flying and hunting. He loved to fly RC planes, scuba dive, and spear fish. He adored all animals.

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The funeral for Bluffton, Ohio Police Officer Dominic Francis can be viewed online at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022.

https://boxcast.tv/channel/jgei2o5q5rjqiprrxqm3

The service will take place at the Sommer Center on the campus of Bluffton University. Parking on campus will be limited to the first responders and university students, faculty and staff.

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Bluffton University’s PEACE club invites members of the community to attend its Shatter the Silence march at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at the Sommer Center, followed by speaking out against sexual assault.

The event is a night of solidarity in the tradition of the Take Back The Night Foundation, which strives to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault through events. Learn more here: https://takebackthenight.org/

Take Back the Night Foundation stands with people from all walks of life. The organization estimates that

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