December 2019

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
As an adult, brushing your teeth is something you could probably do with your eyes closed. But for kids, this twice-daily task isn't so simple.

Children don't automatically know how to brush their teeth or how long or how often to do so. Fortunately, you can help your kids understand exactly how to keep their teeth in mint condition. For information on teaching and motivating children to brush their teeth and common mistakes to avoid, keep reading.

Motivating Children to Brush Their Teeth

Arliss Dale Plaugher, 84, died Dec. 27, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born Jan. 15, 1935 in Lafayette to the late Odie and Dortha (Kettimon) Plaugher. On Oct. 26, 1956, he married Barbara Hall Plaugher who survives.

Arliss graduated from Harrod High School.  He worked at various jobs including for the Allen County Farm Bureau, Contris Stockyards, had been a foreman at Bluffton Septic Company, Ex-Cello Corp., Warner-Swasey, Clark Equipment, was a heavy equipment operator and was a lifetime farmer. He later owned and operated Arliss D. Plaugher Builders from which he retired.  

By Cort Reynolds
McGUFFEY - Ada defeated Waynesfield-Goshen 43-36 at McGuffey in the semifinals of the third annual girls basketball Border Battle tournament Thursday evening.

The Bulldog girls improved to 3-6 overall and advanced to the finals Saturday afternoon with the win. Meanwhile, the Lady Tigers fell to 1-8 after the defeat.

Ada led 4-2 after a low-scoring first period, and the Lady Bulldogs owned a slight 16-15 edge at halftime. The purple and gold opened up the advantage to 30-24 after three quarters, and won the final stanza 13-12 to post a seven-point victory.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, and OhioHealth Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, today offered resources to those looking to quit using tobacco products in the new year.

“As Ohioans make their new year’s resolutions, they can’t go wrong with a commitment to quitting smoking or vaping,” said Governor DeWine. “There are state resources available for those looking to quit, including a program specifically for teens. Individuals can also contact their healthcare provider for help. The evidence is clear, quitting could save your life.”