April 2023

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Volunteer Guardians provide a lifeline to vulnerable adults in Allen County. An individual might need end-of-life care; another has mental health issues; some are estranged from family. All are victims of crime including financial exploitation, domestic violence, sexual and physical assault and need a guardian to manage their major affairs.

This is where the Guardian Program of Crime Victim Services steps in, meeting a growing need of both our community and the Allen County Probate Court.

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By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Julie Andrews was the beloved Mary Poppins in the 1964 Walt Disney film. One of the songs is A Spoonful of Sugar to encourage the children to take a daunting task and make it fun.  Interestingly, Julie Andrews was not a fan of the original work titled The Eyes of Love. Disney asked Richard and Robert Sherman to rearrange the song into a snappier version.  

Robert Sherman got the idea after realizing his children received their polio vaccine. He asked if the polio shot hurt. The children were a bit startled since they reported the vaccine was in a sugar cube. The inspiration was born.

I remember standing in the school hallway waiting for my sugar cube with the vaccine. You may be thinking this article is about taking your medicine appropriately. Although a great topic, I will save it for another day. I want to discuss sugar!

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The Findlay Municipal Court will once again be conducting its 6th Annual Safe Surrender Day on April 27, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in conjunction with Second Chance Month.

April is Second Chance Month, which aims to inform and highlight the many opportunities for state and local governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for our community members.

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CONVOY--Crestview beat visiting Bluffton High School baseball team 12-0 in a Northwest Conference game Tuesday night, April 18.

The Pirates dropped to 5-6 overall and 2-1 in the NWC with the defeat. The Knights improved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the NWC after the win.

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By Cort Reynolds

CONVOY – The Bluffton High School softball team lost a seesaw Northwest Conference battle at co-league leader Crestview 10-7 Tuesday evening, April 18.

The Pirate girls fell to 5-8 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the tough defeat. 

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Join the Bluffton Public Library for a celebration of National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023.  The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more.  

Monday, April 24: Hummin’ & Strummin’ at 5:30 p.m. If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to come and enjoy an evening of music.

Tuesday, April 25: Fred Steiner will be presenting 1890’s Bluffton was a Boomtown at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland Room and a Euchre and Chess Demo will be held on the Main Floor at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26: Library Scavenger Hunt available all day.  

Thursday, April 27: Tech Night at 6:00 p.m.  Learn about Libby, SEO Libraries App, Northstar, and ask General questions about your smartphones, tablets, and Kindle devices.

Friday, April 28: Crafts will be available in the Library. 

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By Paula Scott

In an online vote that drew 26 opinions, a new group planning to create a Bluffton museum selected the name Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS). The results were presented and established by vote of those present at an April 12 meeting.

The fledgling group has regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall.

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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.

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Recent water bills from the Village of Bluffton featured the following Community Messages:

Sportsmen's Club Trout Derby
Sunday, May 7 from 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Community Clean Up
Dumpsters will be located at the Spring St. brush dump from Tuesday, May 30-Thursday, June 1. For village residents only.

Farmers Market
Every Saturday May 6-Ocotber 28
8:30-noon

2022 Village Income Tax Returns due April 18, 2023

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FINDLAY--Sarah Fishel will be sharing recipes and demonstrating how the pioneers would have used the rhubarb that is growing in the McKinnis garden. The guests will get to enjoy tea and rhubarb cake that was baked in the 1847 wood stove after the demonstration. Perhaps you can share your favorite recipe as well while enjoying the cozy fire. Each guest will receive a rhubarb recipe booklet to take with them.  

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