By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
On Saturday May 13, we had tickets to see the Cleveland Guardians play the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. The first 10,000 fans received replicas of the Golden Gloves being awarded that night to four Guardians players. This was the first time in franchise history for four players to receive the award in one year. The Gold Glove trophies were given to outfielders Steven Kwan and Myles Straw as well as pitcher Shane Bieber. The final award went to Andres Gimenez for his performance at second base.
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
During the recent walleye run, State Wildlife Officer Matt Smith, assigned to Henry County, patrolled the Maumee River near popular fishing areas. Officer Smith observed an angler snag a fish and add it to his stringer. In Ohio, accidentally snagged fish must be unhooked and released immediately. Officer Smith contacted the man, confiscated the illegally caught fish, and issued a summons. Fines and court costs totaled $137 for the offense.
The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were zero fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April 2023. (Data table)
Thus far, there have been a total of 4 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through April.
PANDORA—Join The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm's annual “Spring Migration Hike” on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Birders should dress for the weather in earth-toned colors and sturdy hiking shoes that can get muddy. They'll be walking with stops to look and listen for migrating and resident birds. What they see will be documented on Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s ebird and shared with any participants who want to share their email. Bring binoculars and cameras are welcome.
On Saturday, May 13, GROB Systems at 1070 Navajo Dr. in Bluffton, opened its gates and doors for a festive community open house. Comments including “I had no idea!” were heard while the Icon toured the facility, which is the North American headquarters for the German company.
Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area & Monarch Waystation #20217 have announced a "Last Call" to find folks interested in a full sun plot at the Community Garden, 9900 block of S. Main St. On May 17 there was one large 20'x60' plot left, and six 4'x8' Discovery plots left.
Bluffton High School seniors attracted an equal number of onlookers and assistants at the May 15 paint the street night on College Ave. The formerly forbidden, stealthy activity is now celebrated with families and friends. As the evening wore on, many seniors were also covered in paint.
In keeping with Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club traditions, the May 7 Bluffton Trout Derby provided anglers with an opportunity to fish for stocked trout in Buckeye Lake and to win prizes provided by local individuals and businesses (booklet attached HERE).
The Bluffton High School May Student of the Month is Amber Gladwell, a senior with a 3.892 gpa. Amber is the daughter of Paul Gladwell.
Gladwell is in 4-H, a member of the National Honor Society, and is in a small group at the Ebenezer Mennonite Church. She is an after school tutor for the SOS program at Bluffton Elementary School.
She is also a 3-time Academic Letter winner, 2-time Student of the Year recipient in Home Economics and received the A.C.E. Award-Triplett Electrical Scholarship. In her spare time, Amber enjoys babysitting, sewing, traveling, camping, fishing and hunting.
After graduation, Amber will attend Bluffton University and pursue a degree as an Intervention Specialist.
