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Vitamin D: What is all the fuss about?

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Christopher Brian Bridges (aka Ludacris) is a famous rap artist who has a 2017 song titled Vitamin D.  One of the lines in his lyrics is “You missing so many key nutrients in your life.” 

What nutrients could we be deficient in and what is the controversy?  

As of April 2023, it is estimated that about 35% of the United States population is deficient in vitamin D.  Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone health, heart health, and reducing the risks of some cancers.  It is a vital nutrient.  

10 Million Steps: Fall prevention awareness

Falls prevention tips and resources are available at www.steadyu.ohio.gov/

LIMA __ During the 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is asking community partners to host local walking groups and events to raise awareness of older adult falls.

Ada Bulldog boys soccer beats state-ranked Miller City

Allen breaks tie with 10 ticks left 

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ Well-positioned Bulldog sophomore Andrew Allen netted a rebound shot from the left doorstep of the goal with just 10 seconds left to lift the Ada High School boys soccer team to a thrilling 4-3 win over visiting Miller City (MC) on a warm evening, August 28,  at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldogs led 3-1 for much of the second half before MC put on a late rally and scored twice, with 8:51 and 3:19 remaining, to equalize the hard-fought battle at 3-3.

Labor Day holiday at Alger Public Library

Upcoming events below

The Alger Public Library will be closed on Monday, September for Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday September 3 at 9:00 a.m.

For more information on the Alger library schedule and services, visit https://algerlibrary.org/

Upcoming Events

Origami School Bus
08/29/24 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fiction to Film Club
08/29/24 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Toddler Time
09/03/24 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Build Your Own Acorn
09/05/24 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Conversation spot: New benches donated in McGuffey

ABOVE) Photo from McGuffey Memories Facebook page

McGuffey Memories Historical Society (MMHS) has assisted the Village of McGuffey with a sidewalk project. The sidewalk was funded by a Hardin County Community Foundation Grant, The Village of McGuffey and Vandalia Rental. 

The village voted to allow the society to also install two benches which were funded by the  VanHoose Family, MMHS and Vandalia Rental.

Members of the historical society and three young men from the community provided labor. They spent over 20 hours completing the project. 

Spokesperson Marianna Watts says, “We hope this will create unity and provide a place for people to have positive conversations in the future.”

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Icon takes a Labor Day weekend holiday

The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be closed and on pause from Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 for a Labor Day holiday. 

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