May 2023

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Pirate boys 4th at regional meet

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton track and field teams competed very successfully at the Div. III district region 10 meet Wednesday and Friday, May 24 and 26, at Fostoria.

The Pirate boys team finished a strong fourth, tying with Ottawa Hills at 42 points. The Bluffton girls tied for 15th place with Holgate at 12 points.

Pirate senior Brianna Taber finished first in the pole vault by clearing a meet-best 10-8.

The Pirate boys quartet won the 4 x 800 relay race in a meet-record time of 7:57.92.

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See Marvin Foster photos HERE on Facebook

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Trinity School, Jenera, is coordinating Summer Park Play Dates at Jenera Park. The invitation:

"Bring all of your kids/grandkids, both big and small to Jenera Park on 1st and 3rd Mondays of June, July and August.  Starting at 9:30 AM, your children can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while they play and burn off energy. You can enjoy watching them as you talk with other adults."

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By April Lieb, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center

With summer quickly approaching, it’s important to remember the value of using sunscreen, especially on our children. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. 
A few simple steps, as directed from healthychildren.org, will help protect your family from sunburns – they are as follows:

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By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Details in a recently found obituary of a Bluffton man who died 125 years ago could be one of the most incredible discoveries in the community’s history.

There’s no historic marker at the entrance to town and the person in this story is buried in an unmarked Maple Grove Cemetery grave, listed as old lot number 120. 

Would you believe Bluffton was a stop on the underground railroad moving African American slaves to Canada? That fact came to light  with the discovery of the obituary or Peter K. Mumma, who died here in 1898.

Mumma’s secret was well-kept as his obituary reads, from a June 1898, Bluffton News.

In a search for his Bluffton residence, an 1880 map shows Elizabeth Mumaugh (sic) owner of Bluffton lot 19, on Riley Street directly south of where Little Riley joins Big Riley Creek. An adjoining property, lot 12, owned by Elizabeth Mumaugh and Wilhelmina Eaton is on the north side of Riley Street, and today is intersected by Spring Street. Peter’s obituary lists his wife’s name as Elizabeth.

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By Paula Scott

Ninety Seniors crossed the stage in the Bluffton High School gymnasium this past Saturday and were awarded their diplomas in ceremonies both solemn and joyous. School and district representatives served in their official capacities, while students provided commentary on the momentous occasion.

The evening began with a darkened room and a music video displaying a pair of photos for each student: one as baby or toddler followed by a current photo of the graduate. A montage of activities was next, showing the Class of 2023 over the past 13 years.

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At the north end of Bluffton, in the parking lot of Masterpiece Signs & Graphics, 902 N Main St, you find an informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars on the fourth Saturday of the month, May to October.

The event is scheduled for 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Dates are May 27 • June 24 • July 22 • August 26 • September 23 • October 28.

Twisted Whisk Cafe will be on site with coffee and pastries.

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Group exercises at Bluffton Family Recreation will start the week on May 29th and continue over the summer. There will be no classes on Memorial Day. For more information, or to register for classes online, go to www.bfronline.com.

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FINDLAY—The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $915,189 at the May board meeting. This total includes 17 responsive grants and 41 donor advised fund grants.

“These grants represent the investment of generous local philanthropists in the community,” said Brian Treece, President & CEO of the Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with these donors to award these grants and improve the quality of life for all in Hancock County.”

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Registeration is now open for Bluffton Family Recreation's adult sand volleyball, which will be held Thursdays at Southgate Lanes with games between 5-9pm. Games are coed, although there can be no more than three men per team on the court. Adults 18 years of age or older can play, and registration costs $300 per team. 

Register at www.bfronline.com

Dates:

  • Session 1: June 8-July 13
  • Session 1 registration deadline: May 28
  • Session 2: July 20-August 24
  • Session 2 registration deadline: July 9

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State agencies reminding drivers to be safe on the road

COLUMBUS - Millions of drivers will hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, kicking off the unofficial start to summer.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) is predicting 42.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home during the holiday, a 7% increase over 2022.

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