In 1735, Gaspar Casal of Spain described a disease he named mal de la rosa (sickness of the rose), which was spreading across Europe. Then, in 1771, the Italian physician Francesco Frapolli of Milan gave the same disease the name pellagra. At the time, Southern Europe depended on corn as a major food source, especially in the more impoverished populations. Pellagra was known by the four Ds, including dermatitis (skin rash), dementia, diarrhea and death.
FROM FACEBOOK__Interested in learning more about United Way partner agencies? Would you like to join our board members on our Community Investment Committee? Contact United Way of Hardin County, and we will add you to our CIC and include you in the process!
FROM FACEBOOK__Hardin County Historical Museums is hosting a new free monthly speaker series on the last Thursday of every month. February's topic will be Ray Brown as part of the Museum celebrating Black History Month.
Dr. David Strittmatter will provide a program at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26.
MEDIA RELEASE__Hardin County Job & Family Services (HCJFS) has announced updates to its Social Services leadership team as part of the agency’s continued focus on strengthening services for children and families.
Abram DeWeese will join HCJFS as Assistant Director / Social Services Administrator, effective March 2. DeWeese brings extensive experience in child welfare leadership, including oversight of child protective services operations, team supervision, quality practice initiatives, and collaboration with community partners.
FROM FACEBOOK__Farmers & Merchants Picnic organizers are looking for new board members who can bring exciting new ideas to the Farmers & Merchants picnic.
If you have ever thought about becoming a board member, they would love to invite you to the next board meeting on March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park building at N. Park Dr. and Simon St.
"We are open to any and all new ideas! Please share!"
The 113th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
