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May 1 - Sportsmen's Club annual Trout Derby at Buckeye Lake

May 7 - Weekly Bluffton Farmers Market begins / Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-noon at 102 S. Main St. (Citizens National Bank parking lot)

May 7 - Commencement at Bluffton University / 10 a.m.

On Sunday, April 24 the region had an air conditioning day less than one week following the April 18 snowfall of 1.3 inches.

Observations are by Guy Verhoff, Pandora observer for the National Weather Service.

April is esophageal cancer awareness month

By Jayde Kurland, MD  FACG, AGAF, FACP

Many are not aware that having chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) puts you at risk for this cancer.  Once someone has symptoms of difficulty swallowing, the cancer is already at an advanced stage.

At the time of diagnosis, there is only a 20% 5-year survival.

Over time, GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition where the tissue that lines the lower esophagus changes and if not detected or treated, can develop into esophageal cancer. 

Mayor Rich Johnson presided over the meeting, which began with the approval of April 11 meeting minutes and bills (see attached).

PUBLIC COMMENT

Lyle Henry addressed council on the larger national context of thin blue line flags.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Village administrator Jesse Blackburn provided council with updates on the April 11 Public Hearing regarding construction drawings for Chestnut Lane residential development. (See attachment).

Joanne Antibus, 67, passed away April 22, 2022 at her residence.  Joanne was born October 11, 1954 in Maple Heights, Ohio, to the late Edward and Ethel (Redlein) Vinopal.  On August 12, 1978 she married Robert Antibus and he survives.

Joanne led a life filled by her love of family, travel and time with nature. She was always the learner and teacher. 

The Apollo Career Center Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. at 3325 Shawnee Rd. Lima, with the agenda attached to this article.

Items on the agenda include hiring some 75 part-time instructors and approving some 25 scholarships.

Bluffton is represented on the board by Mr. Brad Fruchey, pictured with representatives from the school districts served by Apollo High School programs.

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