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Fishin’ in the Dark: Omega Fatty Acids

By Sarah Lysinger, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released their song Fishin’ in the Dark on June 7, 1987 and it hit number one on the country charts both in the United States and Canada.  The American country rock band started in 1966 in Long Beach, California. Several artists covered the song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photogio. Kenny Chesney released a cover of the song with the title You and Me Go Fishing in the Dark. After Garth Brooks recorded his cover version in 2005, the number of downloads of the original song certified it as platinum.  

For those who know the lyrics, you realized the song is not really about fishing or even counting the stars at night.  It is too bad they were not fishing because the science about the benefits of fish in your diet is advancing.  

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Library Board meeting schedule announced

During 2024, the Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Board Room at 145 South Main St., Bluffton.  No meetings will take place in July or December. 

Board members are Bob Beer, president; Nancy Yeager, vice president; Carrie Phillips, secretary; Amy Lehman Mikesell, Robert Scott, Chanda Smith, and Emily VonStein. 

Board meetings are open to the public.

Eclipse Science Series at OSU Lima begins January 11

The Ohio State University at Lima in conjunction with Rhodes State College will host an Eclipse Science Series leading up to the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. The speakers will dig into different aspects of the phenomenon during the series of science-based lectures and presentations.

The Eclipse Science Series events will be held on four Thursdays in January, February and March and is generously supported by the Charles River Laboratories. All events are free and open to the public. 

Discovering Animal Behavior During an Eclipse
7 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall

Marie Walton, naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Metroparks District

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Allen Co. Sheriff seeks information regarding robbery at Lima Mall

ON January 9, 2024, at approximately 12:41 p.m. the Allen County Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls in regard to an on-going robbery at the Lima Mall.

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Create penguins at BPL watercolor workshop

In January, the Bluffton Public Library will once again be hosting local artist Jeanne Beutler for a Watercolor Workshop event. This month's theme is penguins.

Participants will create their own finished 8” x 10” watercolor art, complete with mat board. The event will be held on January 18 and January 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. A cash-only supply fee of $10 must be paid at the door, and advance registration is required.

The event is open to adults and teens, and children with an accompanying adult. The activity will take place on the library's lower level.

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Bluffton Middle School honorees for December 2023

Meet the December 2023 Bluffton Middle School Pirates of the Month, L-R) Toby Clevidence, Avery Boehm, Bracyn Oglesbee, Evelyn Boyles, Bentley Angel and Emery Thiel. These students are being honored for their exemplary demonstration of the Pirate Pact with includes Pride, Initiative, Readiness, Attitude, Tolerance, Excellence & Strength.

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