By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Scurvy is often a slang term used for someone who is mean or despicable. The Scurvy Song also known as We’ve Got Scurvy is performed by the artist Pink as a bonus track on the album Spongebob’s Greatest Hits as part of the television series Spongebob Square Pants. The song is written as a sea shanty and was released in 2009. Scurvy is usually associated with pirates since sailors were susceptible to scurvy In a January 10, 2022 article published in the Military Health System news (health.mil), author Janet A. Aker reports 2 million sailors died of scurvy between the 16th and 18th centuries. Historians have documented that scurvy has caused the most suffering throughout history related to vitamin deficiencies.
LIMA, Ohio⎯The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
Due to the Independence Day holiday, no work is planned for Monday, July 4.
State Route 81, east of the village of Dunkirk, will be restricted to one lane for drainage work.
State Route 67/Espy Street between the southern corporate limit of the city of Kenton and Robinson Avenue is open following a closure for waterline installation.
Village of Ada announcement: utility bills may be received late this month (July 2022). The Village is converting to a new billing system which has more capabilities and features. Late fees will not be imposed for this month. Thank for your patience and understanding.
Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association recognized Lt. Governor Jon Husted with the inaugural Champion of Broadband Award during a special ceremony at Ohio Northern University in Ada on June 29.
The award has been established to recognize Ohioans who are leading advocates of broadband connectivity in the state. Executive Director of OCTA David Koren said that Husted “has been a true champion for the expansion of quality, high-speed internet connectivity to unserved Ohioans.”
The second annual Pride of Ada Fireworks show on Sunday, July 3 will have a variety of refreshments from the following vendors beginning at 4:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park.
Acheson's Carmel Dip
CJ's Dog House
The ice Cream Truck
Kona Ice
The Lemonade Man
Payton's Kitchen
Midwest BBQ
The fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.at the baseball fields at the eastern end of the park.
Cheryl D. Rowe, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on September 15, 1946, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Norma (Obenour) Weller. On January 29, 1964, Cheryl married Bill G. Rowe and he preceded her in death on August 16, 2016.
