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Invasive plant removal continues at Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 7:10am

To support biodiversity at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, invasive shrubs including bush honeysuckle, autumn olive and privet, are being removed using a combination of cutting and herbicide application. The work is an ongoing effort, but the first phase includes removing invasive plants along Augsburger Road near the entrance of the preserve.

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Immunization clinic for 7th and 12th grade students

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 6:59am

A reminder from the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools:

Students going into the 7th and 12th grade during the 2023-2024 school year are required to receive the meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine for entry. This is a two-dose requirement and all seniors should have received their first dose going into the 7th grade. 

This will be the 7th graders’ first dose and the seniors’ second dose. 

The Allen County Health Department will be doing an onsite clinic at Bluffton Middle School on Weds. August 9, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. A letter and a form were mailed out in June to take to the onsite clinic which must be completed ahead of time by the parent.

You can also stop in the Bluffton Middle School or High School office and pick up a form. You can take your child to your own physician, a Health Department or attend this clinic to get their vaccination.

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Regional news
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Reminder: BHS Soccer Alumni Games invites attendees to bring food pantry items

Posted by Paula Scott on August 4, 2023 - 6:00am

August 5 at Steinmetz Field

5:00 p.m. - BHS Girls Soccer Alumni Game

7:00 p.m. - BHS Boys Soccer Alumni Games

Bring items to donate to the Bluffton Food Pantry. For more details, click HERE.

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Events
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Letter: A direct attack on Democracy

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 6:00am

Letter to the editor from Holly Norton, President of the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. Issue 1 is a direct attack on voting rights and equal representation. That is why we are urging voters to vote NO on this issue. 

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Letters
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Richard E. Huss was a dentist

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2023 - 4:10pm

BLUFFTON--Richard E. Huss, 90, passed away August 2, 2023 at his residence. Richard was born August 27, 1932 in Pemberville, Ohio to the late Frederick and Ethel (Goodman) Huss. On December 20, 1952 he married Betty Strayer Huss who preceded him in death on August 28, 2020. 

Richard received his bachelor's degree from Capital University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Ohio State University. He practiced dentistry for many years in cooperation with Howard Shelly M.D. in Bluffton. Richard always loved taking care of his property and being outdoors.  

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Obituaries
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Mellow Yellow: Benefits of turmeric

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2023 - 8:05am

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

Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan released his 1966 hit titled Mellow Yellow. The song hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States but only reached number 8 in the United Kingdom. 

Donovan was born Donovan Phillips Leitch and he was known for his eclectic style, which combined various different types of music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. 

Donovan had some interesting connections to the Beatles. On the Mellow Yellow soundtrack, you can hear Paul McCartney as a background reveler. It was rumored that Paul McCartney was the one who whispered “quite rightly” on the track, but this was false since it was actually Donovan’s voice. McCartney played bass guitar on the recording, but was not credited on the album. However, Donovan and Paul McCartney were friends and collaborators. Donovan was credited with helping with some of the lyrics on the Yellow Submarine. 

Donovan was credited in teaching John Lennon with a guitar technique called finger-picking. Lennon used this technique on several of his recordings. 

In Mellow Yellow, Donovan’s lyrics state, “I’m just mad about saffron.” Saffron is a yellow colored spice which is often confused with turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that comes from a rhizome or root. Saffron is produced from a flower from a different plant than turmeric. 

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Health Services
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