Maple Crest resident Oliver Lugibihl, MD, knows where the trees are and enjoys foraging for hickory nuts in late summer and early fall. This year, he has proof that his interest in one of Ohio’s indigenous nuts isn’t just a passing fancy.
“I’m now a card-carrying member of the Ohio Nut Growers Association,” he said proudly.
A retired family physician, Lugibihl “cultivated” an interest in hickory nuts and black walnuts several years ago. His cookies are a hit at bake sales run by the Service Group of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO).
Bluffton school musicians in the strings program will continue to make music during the summer, according to Rachael Lewis, strings teacher.
The program is free and open to students interested in continuing with their instrument in the summer. Rehearsals are in the elementary school strings room.
Summer strings moves to Wednesdays this year. Here’s the rehearsal dates and schedule:
• May 30
• June 6
• June 13 – no morning classes (afternoon fiddling only)
• June 20
• June 27
The Sardines started practice on Tuesday for the Western Ohio Aquatic League season. Last year Bluffton finished third in the WOAL meet, for the team’s highest-ever finish.
With the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool open for the season, the staff announces its swim lesson plan.
All lessons are from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., weekdays. Each session had eight lessons and the cost is $30 for persons who have pool passes and $40 for persons who do not have pool passes.
Private lessons are available, subject to availability, at $75 for eight lessons. Sign-up and payment may be made at the pool.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company will donate 100% of sales at its Bluffton location to the Bluffton Public Library during Shirley’s Birthday Celebration on June 16.
The day’s activities will include buy-one-get-one specials, a 5K run, a family street carnival, ice cream sundaes, and a free children’s coloring contest.
The annual celebration will be held on Saturday, June 16 at the original Shirley’s location at 117 S. Main St. in downtown Bluffton.
Bluffton council will hold a joint committee meeting for personnel and finance, according to Laura Ewing, village fiscal officer. The meeting is at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 31, in the third floor of the town hall.
The Bluffton town hall concert series announces two performances, according to Jeff Yoder. Both performances are free and open to the public.
Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31.
May 31st at 7:30, Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf. Claire Wellin will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7.
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, • Generate support for local anti-crime programs, • Promote neighborhood pride and police-community partnerships, and • Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Sarah Baer, University of Findlay journalism student recently researched three community approachesto National Night Out. Her story covers Bluffton, Findlay and McComb. The three stories are combined into one, which follows:
By Sarah Baer
Bluffton’s NNO is a positive aspect for the community
The 18-month-old German Shepherd is from Von der haus Gill German Shepherds Inc. of Wapakoneta, and is getting to know the community by making appearances in the schools.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 was assisted by Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 in placing flags on graves of soldiers at Maple Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day. (Dennis Morrision photo)
