Local author Judy Clemens has a launch party planned for her newly-released book "The Grim Reaper's Dance." The event is from4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 17, at the Stately Raven Bookstore, 1315 N. Main St., Findlay.
This is the second book in the Grim Reaper mystery series. A brief synopsis of the book follows:
Men of Maple Crest held their men's banquet on June 22. The entertainment for the evening was a group of musicians called "Harps & Strings." They are five men who play gospel music on banjos and harmonicas, led by Doug Davis of Elida.
After a meal of boneless ribs, the men in attendance were treated to an inspirational message by Denny Edinger, titled "Four Things I Learned from a Dead Man." Edinger graduated from Ft. Wayne Bible College/Taylor University in 1980, then served as a youth minister for three years, and has worked at the Bluffton Post Office for 25 years.
Blanchard Valley Hospital now offers specialized care for orthopedic trauma conditions such as severe fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries from board certified orthopedic traumatologist Dr. Steven Haman.
Dr. Haman is a graduate of Bluffton University and the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at University Medical Center at the University of Toledo.
He also completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in conjunction with Tampa General Hospital.
Bluffton's Mother's Nite Out Club held a very special night out earlier this spring. The club celebrated its 50th anniversary. Members attending were, seated from left, Jo Ann Hilty, Donna Steiner, Jean Ann Reichenbach and Louise Amstutz. Standing from left, Rosa Lee Greenway, Corrinne Boehr, Helen Brooks, Betty Lutz, Mary Amstutz, and Joan Dailey.
The annual Maple Crest fishing derby was June 9 at the pond behind the main building. The event was for Maple Crest residents and their families and guests, plus Maple Crest staff and their families and guests. (Click to view photos)
Rod and reel fishing poles were provided by the Division of Natural Resources in Findlay. A record crowd of over 225 people turned out to enjoy the sunny afternoon.
Many "whoppers" were caught, with the top ones being:
The Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, invites anyone who has a family member or friend with memory loss to attend a caregiver group meeting.
The following information concerns the Bluffton caregiver group:
It meets the third Monday of every month at 3:30 p.m., in the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 West Elm (conference room). The group's facilitators are Tricia Herrman and Emily Koogler.
