July 2023

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

"How sweet it is" was a signature phrase of comedian and actor Jackie Gleason.  Born in Brooklyn, John Herbert Gleason became a success in several well-known shows such as The Honeymooners and The Jackie Gleason Show. His biography written by James Bacon was published in 1986. Jackie Gleason starred in several movies later in his life including The Hustler with Paul Newman and Smokey and Bandit with Burt Reynolds.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a July membership meeting on Wednesday, July 19 at 8:00 AM at the Ada Public Library.

Speakers will be Martha Nau with the United Way of Hardin County and Rhett Grant, Ada Public Library Director. 

July 16-22 initiative responds to crashes killing and injuring civilians and officers

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joins forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on Move Over violations. The initiative began on Sunday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue through Saturday, July 22 at 11:59 p.m.

The high-visibility enforcement initiative includes the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West Virginia State Police, as well as OSHP.

Since 2018, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers were struck in 61 crashes that were “Move Over” related. During that same time period, the Patrol issued 26,739 Move Over violation citations. These crashes resulted in the deaths of two civilians and 56 injuries to officers and civilians. In 2022, there were only 11 such crashes, 38 percent fewer than in 2021.

Vaccination funding received, July 21 disaster preparedness event, window a/c fundraising

The Area Agency on Aging 3 was recently awarded funding that will allow the AAA3 to provide outreach and education on the importance of flu, pneumonia, shingles and COVID-19 vaccines for older adults and individuals living with a disability. The award comes from the Administration for Community Living through USAging's Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. 

AAA3's initiatives could include hosting community vaccine clinics, providing in-home vaccinations, transportation to vaccination sites, and conducting outreach and education, among other activities.

Disaster Preparedness Event: Friday, July 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at North West Corp Apartments, |404 North West Street, Lima. AAA3 will host a free event for adults 55 and over. Participants will receive a free starter disaster preparedness kit and information packets, and general training for disaster, fire, tornadoes, etc.

The Silver Birch Foundation has purchased 10 a/c units to have on site for when the agency starts getting requests and there are no other alternatives. A fundraising campaign to support this program is being conducted through Wednesday, July 26. Donations can be made via cash or check (payable to Silver Birch Foundation).