May 2018

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While agriculture is still one of the largest industries in Hancock County, many are now several generations removed from the farm. 

How does our food get to the grocery store shelf or our dinner table? 

Children ages 7-12 are invited to attend Farm Camp at the Hancock Historical Museum,  June 26-29, 9 a.m.-noon daily, to explore our farming roots. 

Mothers Day dinner and program May 12

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County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, invites women to The Wedding Feast, Saturday, May 12, at the church. Persons will gather at 5 p.m. and a catered meal is at 5:30 p.m.

Robin Sullivan, host of a radio program on ProclaimFM 102.3, Toledo, is the speaker. She has been to 15 countries sharing the Gospel including India where her ministry www.robinsullivan.com opened an orphanage and a church.

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Icon viewer Karolyn Gossard sent the Icon this cell phone photo of what appears to be an American bald eagle in a tree in the area of the Buckey park.

Additional eagle sightings near the Buckeye have been reported in recent years, including one by the Icon.

Viewers who have bald eagle photos from the Bluffton vicinity or sighting reports, please contact: [email protected].

(This year's Bluffton Sportsmen's Club trout derby is Sunday.)

 

 

When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts

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Dr. Deepak Gulati
Neurologist and Stroke Specialist at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center an affiliate of Blanchard Valley Health System

When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts.

Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. That’s why stroke specialists often say “time is brain.”

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Join Esther for a Block Printing Workshop on May 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn some block printing basics and get creative with your new skills.

This program is for ages 10-101+ and is limited to 15 participants so please register by Friday, May 4th. All materials provided.

You actually promise yourself that tonight will be different

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By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L
It’s been a long day. You are more than ready to go to bed……and it’s only 3:00 pm!

You actually promise yourself that tonight will be different. You are going to get to bed early and get some sleep! Soooo, you get home from work and start tackling that ‘to-do’ list with a vengeance.  

Make dinner, run kids to/from practice, throw in a load of laundry, help your kids with homework, fold some laundry, do the dishes, exercise (hint, hint…even if it’s just a little;), shower and put the kids to bed.

Bluffton is important cog in these events

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Bluffton continues to be  an important cog in several bicycle events in northwestern Ohio.

Black Swamp Bike Tours announced five biking events this summer, and Bluffton's Ride to Remember is one of the largest. This year's tours include:

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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Libby Schaadt pitched a five hitter and hit a two run homer as Bluffton won their eighth straight softball contest Thursday night at home.  BHS improved to 14-4 overall and 5-3 in NWC play with the win. 

After surrendering an unearned run in the first inning, Schaadt settled in over the next six frames. The sophomore struck out 12 and walked none.  

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The Bluffton farmers' market opens for the season on Saturday. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. This is the market's 12th year. Greg Probst is the market manager and the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce operates the market.

Nominated for the Ohio Health Care Worker of the Year Award

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Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has named Michelle Stratton, RN, the BVHS Associate of the Year and has been nominated for the Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award, presented by the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA).

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