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April 2023

Weekend Doctor: Strep throat

Posted by Staff on Sunday, April 30, 2023

By Ailing Chen, MD
Pediatrics, Caughman Health Center

Acute strep pharyngitis, commonly known as strep throat, is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils. It is caused by the group A Streptococcus bacterium that can be easily spread through contact with an infected person's saliva or nasal secretions. 

However, viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis in all age groups. Experts estimate that group A strep, the most common bacterial cause, causes 20 to 30 percent of pharyngitis episodes in children. In comparison, experts estimate it causes approximately five to 15 percent of pharyngitis infections in adults.

What are the symptoms for strep throat?
The most common symptoms of strep throat include sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and white or yellow spots on the back of the throat or tonsils. Other symptoms may include headache, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting — especially among children. Rash on face or around the neck may be present with strep infection in some children, which is called scarlet fever. 

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Remembering Mr. Brown

Posted by Staff on Sunday, April 30, 2023

Ada resident and former Bluffton High School teacher Gary Brown passed away on April 25; his obituary is HERE.

By Fred Steiner
www.blufftonforever.com

Pardon the following recollections. They may be hit-and-miss, because as M. Twain claimed “The older I get, the more clearly I remember things that didn’t happen.”

Funny how you continue to address your high school teachers as “Mr.”, “Mrs.,” or “Miss,” long after your own graduation in the world of adults.

Mr. Brown–also known as Gary Brown–is a perfect example. This past  winter I saw him in the bank, and said, “Hello, Mr. Brown,” as our conversation began. I’d never considered, “Hello, Gary.” That would have the broken unwritten rule number one between student and teacher. At least in my day.

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Safe driving reminders for prom night

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, April 29, 2023

Prom is an exciting time for high school students and it should be a night to remember. Make it memorable for all the right reasons–keep the celebrations free of alcohol and drive safe. Area law enforcement will have extra enforcement scheduled for prom weekends.

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition wants to remind young drivers to be especially cautious during these special celebrations.

With all the excitement that comes with Prom, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. Just remember, it only takes a moment for your life to change forever.
Remember to:

  • Drive responsibly – prom nights are among the most lethal for young people. About 5,000 are injured or killed nationwide in traffic crashes in a typical prom weekend.
  • Don’t Text – in accordance with new state laws, put the phone down. No text, call, song change, time crunch, or conversation is worth risking your life- #ArriveAlive.
  • Drink non-alcoholic beverages – many prom night crashes are alcohol-related; alcohol will impair judgment and reflexes.
  • Be a good friend – if a friend has been drinking, convince them to stay put or call for a ride.
  • Be smart – don’t ride with someone who has been drinking.
  • Buckle-up – 70% of teens killed on prom weekends were not wearing seatbelts.
  • Be alert – Sleepy drivers are a big danger on the road- Stay Awake and Stay Alive!
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English prof provides coronation customs primer

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, April 29, 2023

When England’s Queen Elizabeth II died in September, 2022, Ohio Northern University English Professor Lisa Robeson was fascinated by what happened next.

“I was glued to the BBC for a week!” she admitted. And for good reason – Robeson, after all, researches and teaches Arthurian, Medieval and Renaissance literature and its intersection with politics.

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Bulldog baseball shut out by Knights

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 28, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada High School baseball team fell behind early and lost 8-0 to Crestview in a Northwest Conference contest Thursday evening, April 27.  

The Bulldog boys fell to 4-11 overall and 0-6 in the NWC with the defeat. Crestview improved to 11-2 and 6-1 in NWC play with the win.

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Bulldog softball showdown with Crestview ends in loss

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 28, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School softball team played perhaps the biggest regular season game in program history when they hosted perennial power Crestview in a first-place showdown between unbeaten league foes before a big crowd Thursday evening, April 27, at War Memorial Park.

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Ada Council meets on May 2

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 28, 2023

The Ada Village Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2 in council chambers at 115 W. Buckeye Ave. 

The meeting is open to the public and may be viewed live online. 

 The meeting link and packet are provided on the Village website, HERE.

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It's official: Ada Schools join Blanchard Valley Conference

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 27, 2023

The Ada Exempted Village School District issued the following statement on Wednesday, April 26 regarding its athletic conference affiliation:

The Ada Exempted Village School Board voted to accept the invitation to join the Blanchard Valley Conference. 

We want to express our appreciation to the Northwest Conference and all member schools for their patience throughout this process. 

While we appreciate the rivalries and longstanding traditions we were able to establish in the NWC, we are excited to begin a new chapter as a member of the BVC.

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Irene Florence Caudill was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 27, 2023

Irene Florence Caudill, age 98, of Harrod, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 9, 1924, in Bonanza, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Lula (Whitaker) Wright.  On July 22, 1941, Irene married Powell Caudill and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1999. 

Irene is survived by her son, William Caudill.

She was preceded in death by her four sisters: Josie Hughes, Lee Prater, Nora Ramey and Myrtle Holbrook; and nine brothers: Sammie, Burl, Willie, Fred, Herman, Hershel, Brice, Lawrence and Lonnie Wright.

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Gary Allen Brown taught and coached at Bluffton High School

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 27, 2023

Gary Allen Brown, age 84, of Ada, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 25, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on December 15, 1938, at home in Ada, Ohio to the late Russel Allen “Bud” and Ruth Marie (Klingler) Brown.  On May 27, 1961, Gary married Marsha Staley, his wife of 62 years and she survives in Ada.  

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