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Weekend Doctor: Asthma

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 22, 2023

By Jami Koziel, RRT, CPFT
Pulmonary Services, Blanchard Valley Health System

Asthma is a heterogeneous respiratory disease–meaning it presents in many different ways–that affects an estimated 25 million Americans, with six million being children. The financial cost of asthma exceeds $81 billion every year and despite all the resources invested, asthma is responsible for over 3,500 deaths annually in the United States. The prevalence of asthma is proven to be higher among individuals of low socioeconomic status than among those with higher socioeconomic status. 

Generally, there has been a lack of priority in the effects and differences in asthma prevalence among populations as well as the response to therapies among racial and ethnic minorities. To illustrate, African American patients respond differently to corticosteroids in contrast with White patients. One study suggests Hispanic and non-Hispanic White children exhibit better responses to increasing therapy with Long-Acting Beta Agonist (LABA), rather than higher doses of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS), whereas African American children were less likely to respond to adding leukotriene receptor antagonists, and more likely to respond to increasing dosing of ICS.

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Hardin County Extension rainfall report for June 

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 21, 2023

By Mark Badertscher 

HARDIN COUNTY–Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 3.16 inches of rain in Hardin County during June 2023. Last year, the average rainfall for June was 2.29 inches. Rainfall for the month was 2.38  inches less than the ten-year average rainfall in the month of June.

McDonald Township received 3.73 inches, the most rainfall of the township sites. The least rain in June, 2.31 inches was reported in Goshen  Township. For the growing season since April 15, the average precipitation in all the townships was 7.35 inches, with a range from 5.87 inches in Washington Township to 8.22 inches in Marion Township.  

Farmers were able to finish planting crops in June that they didn’t get planted in May. Good field  conditions in June allowed not only for spring planting, but also for the first cutting of hay. June  continued with cooler temperatures and dry weather which slowed early season growth. Slow root  growth and nodulation affected crop access to nutrients. Farmers were able to make herbicide applications and apply nitrogen to corn in June as well. Dry weather helped keep most wheat free of  disease, but the crop was harvested a little later than normal. Wheat harvest brought high grain yields  and overall good grain quality. Wheat straw is still being baled in some fields and manure application has followed wheat harvest. Some farmers double cropped soybeans into wheat stubble.  

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Chamber provides information on new ONU student exploration and service in Ada

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 21, 2023

By Paula Scott

The July 19 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, held at 8:00 a.m. at the Ada Public Library, reminded members that there are several opportunities to engage with the community in coming weeks.

Ohio Northern University will be providing new students with an Ada Adventure on Friday, August 18 fro 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 1:30-3:00 p.m. Businesses are encouraged to register with the QR code on the attached flyer and to showcase their business by providing information or offering a raffle, sample or giveaway. Email [email protected] if you have questions. The University will also be hosting a welcome fest on campus.

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Alma S. McPheron was a dietary supervisor

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 20, 2023

Alma S. McPheron, age 80, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on September 23, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Karew and Goldie (Howard) Manns, Sr.  Alma is survived by her husband, David L. McPheron who she married on April 27, 1991. She was previously married to Thomas Denman and Harold Winkles.

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Summary of July 18 Ada Council meeting

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 20, 2023

By Paula Scott

All members of the Village Council were present for the July 18 regular meeting at the Ada municipal building. As might be expected on a beautiful July evening, in-person attendance beyond the mayor, who conducts the meeting and staff members was light: it consisted of reporters from the Icon and Kenton Times.

A 68-page packet for the meeting is HERE.

During reviews of claims registers for $ 138,059.23 and (payroll) $ 91,269.50, there was brief discussion regarding cable repairs at the railroad track ($700) and a Bowling Green source for police cruiser tires.

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Hardin SWCD supervisors election, August 17

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding its election of supervisors at the 75th Annual Meeting which is held in conjunction with Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

This event is from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the shelter house north of the Community Building, at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Kenton. A catered barbecue meal will be served from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Voting will take place to fill two open Supervisor positions on the board. The Annual Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with recognition of several individuals, presentation of the 2023 Conservation Partner Award and election results.

The election is held in accordance with Chapters 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Residents or landowners, firms, and corporations that own land or occupy land in Hardin County and are 18 years of age or older may vote for a supervisor. A non-resident landowner, firm, or corporation must provide an affidavit of eligibility, which includes designation of a voting representative, prior to casting a ballot.

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