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March 04, 2017


Being Mortal Documentary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice will be hosting a screening and discussion of the PBS FRONTLINE documentary film Being Mortal on Thursday, March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 South Main Street, Findlay.

 

Based on the best-selling book by Atul Gawande, MD, Being Mortal explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the physicians who treat them. This film seeks to bring medical professionals and community members together around the shared responsibility of discussing what matters most to patients and families facing difficult treatment decisions and how to have these conversations ahead of a medical crisis. In addition, those in attendance will receive materials to complete advance directives.

 

Panelists for the event will include Dr. Christian Jacobus, medical director of Bridge Hospice and Palliative Care; Chasity Watkins, registered nurse and manager of Bridge Home Health; and Theresa Scherger, licensed social worker with Bridge Home Health and Palliative Care. The event will be moderated by Niki Sidle, Bridge Bereavement Services coordinator and licensed social worker.

 

This film screening and discussion are open to the public as well as area professionals who assist with end-of-life care and advanced care planning such as social workers, clergy and medical professionals.

 

RSVP is appreciated for this event by March 10. To register or learn more, call 419.423.5551 or email events@bvhealthsystem.org.

Innovations in Joint Replacement Care

BVHS to Conduct “Innovations in Joint Replacement Care” Public Forum

 

Blanchard Valley Health System will be hosting a public forum entitled “Innovations in Joint Replacement Care.” This special event will focus on the new team-based approach to hip and knee replacement care and will feature a question and answer session after physician presentations.

The forum will take place on Thursday, March 9 with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the main program from Noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay.

Presenters include: William Kose, MD, James Davidson, MD and Jeffery McMath, MD. They will be discussing the new patient centered program for joint replacement care, how to manage and understand osteoarthritis and the benefits of this new program approach.

Please RSVP by Thursday, March 2 by calling 419.423.5551 or sending an email to events@bvhealthsystem.org

BVHS annual prom dress distribution

The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Nearly New Shop is accepting donations for their annual prom dress distribution. Items accepted include gently used dresses, shoes, accessories and men’s formal wear.

 

The items can be dropped off at the Nearly New Shop, 306 Lima Avenue, Findlay now through prom season. The dresses, shoes, accessories and men’s wear will be available free of charge beginning March 18 to any area teen needing items for prom. One dress per girl will be provided. Items will be available through prom season.

The Nearly New Shop is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as the first, second and third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

All donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 419.423.4335. 

Bridge Home Health & Hospice Offers Volunteer

Bridge Home Health & Hospice Offers Volunteer Training Courses

 

Bridge Home Health & Hospice, a non-profit organization providing home health care and hospice services, will offer training courses for prospective volunteers beginning on Tuesday, March 21.

 

The training will be held in the Hub Conference Room at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, and will take place for six consecutive Tuesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

 

Courses will cover the basic principles of hospice, understanding the needs of patients and their families, effective communication, patient care, pain and symptom management, spiritual care giving and understanding grief and loss.

 

No previous hospice experience is necessary; however, volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

 

Following training, volunteers can choose their area of involvement, such as caregiver relief, bereavement, hospice care center, nursing home visitors, gift of dreams or clerical work.

 

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to request an application packet, contact Julie Tiell, Bridge Hospice volunteer services coordinator, by phone at 419.423.5351 by e-mail at jtiell@bvhealthsystem.org.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Dinner Scheduled

Prostate Cancer Awareness Dinner Scheduled

Presentation to feature Dr. Thomas Zaciewski and former Ohio State

and NFL wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher

 

Tiffin, OH (February 28, 2017) – The Mercy Health Foundation Tiffin, together with the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund of the Tiffin Community Foundation, is sponsoring a Prostate Cancer Awareness program and dinner. The presentation will feature Dr. Thomas Zaciewski, a specialist in urology at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Also featured will be Dane Sanzenbacher, a star wide receiver who was All Big Ten during the 2010 season with the Ohio State Buckeyes and then went on to play in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears.

 

The dinner and presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Wickham Great Hall on the campus of Heidelberg University. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required with a cost of  $5.00 per person including dinner. Mr. Sanzenbacher will be available for photos and autographs following the presentation.

 

“We are very pleased to have this forum to present important information on prostate cancer,” said Bernie Steinmetz, foundation manager for the Mercy Health Foundation Tiffin. “Dr. Zaciewski does a wonderful job of presenting and answering questions.

 

“We are also very excited that Dane Sanzenbacher will be joining us,” he said. “Dane had a great career with the Buckeyes and then went on to a very successful NFL career with the Bears and Bengals. He will help us welcome guests and then greet fans following the presentation.”

 

Heidelberg Dining Services will provide a delicious buffet as part of the evening. A cash bar will also be available. Reservations are required and will be limited to 150 guests. Tickets are available at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital and Varsity Barber Shop.

 

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund was started eight years ago to help promote awareness of this very common disease in men. Many forms of prostate cancer can be controlled if detected in their early stages. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer among men. Approximately one in seven men will be diagnosed during their lifetime. The fund, started by the Reser family, is one of a number of funds within the Tiffin Community Foundation. It was established in 2011 to provide grants for education and support of prostate cancer awareness.

 

Today, with more than 34,000 employees, Mercy Health operates more than 250 health

facilities, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and

eight home health agencies as well as Mercy Health Life Flight Network and Mercy College.

Truven Health Analytics consistently rates Mercy Health among the nation’s top health systems

for clinical quality and efficiency.

Hancock Park District March-May, 2017 Programs

Hancock Park District March-May, 2017 Programs & Events

 

March

4 Saturday

Growing Green Thumbs: McKinnis Historical Garden

Join the Hancock Park District’s new, Growing Green Thumbs garden series. A talk will be given on our McKinnis Historical Garden, including how we choose the period appropriate plants or seeds, where to buy them andhow we will tend them. It will also be time to start pulling those first weeds of spring, so bring those little green thumbs out and join the fun.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

McKinnis Garden

10 AM

Required to be ages 4-18. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own work gloves.

Free, registration not required

Chris Allen

callen@hancockparks.com

 

6 Monday

Discovery Stories: Bats

Children will find out what makes bats superheroes in the animal kingdom. A story about bats will be followed by activities and crafts.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

10AM & 1PM

Recommended for ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.

Free, registration not required.

Christine Patterson

cpatterson@hancockparks.com

 

11 Saturday

Maple Sugarin’ Pancake Breakfast

We’re kicking off the start of Maple Sugarin’ by having an all you can eat breakfast. Bring the family out for a breakfast of pancakes with syrup, sausage, juice and coffee.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

Activity Barn

9-11 AM

All ages welcome

Register by 12PM on Friday, March 10 with $5 per person for ages 13 and up and $3 per person for ages 4-12; ages 3 and under are free

Minimum: 20/Maximum: 100

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

11 Saturday

Maple Sugarin’

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap.  Step back in time to see the process the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap, transport it to the sugar bush and boil it down to produce sweet maple syrup. Other stops of interest include sap science, sap loving animals, and touring the McKinnis House. In the shelter you can make a beaded key chain that will help you remember the story of how we get maple syrup. Fruth’s Sugarhouse will be set up in the barn and selling their maple products. There will also be refreshments for a donation.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

10 AM-2 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration is not required

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

15 Wednesday

Impact Series: Bats

Bats often get a bad reputation, but they’re just misunderstood. Bats are actually harmless, and they benefit us in a shocking number of ways. Come and learn about these fascinating creatures, how they help us, and how we need to help them.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

6 PM

Recommended for ages 7 and up

Free, but register by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 14

Minimum: 2/Maximum: 30

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

18 Saturday

Saturday Morning Nature Series

Attention all nature-loving 8-11 year olds! The Hancock Park District is excited to announce a new nature series. Four different nature topics will be covered over the course of four consecutive Saturday mornings. Each topic involves hands-on learning, a craft, hiking, and lots of fun. Nature topics include:

Saturday, March 18 - Mammals

Saturday, March 25 - Birds

Saturday, April 1 - Trees

Saturday, April 8 - Insects

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

9-11 AM

Required to be ages 8-11

Register with $20 per child by 12 PM on Thursday, March 16. A medical form is required and available online or at the park office.

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 20

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

18 Saturday

Yarn of a Tail: Knitting at the McKinnis House

Take your knitting out to the McKinnis House to see how wool and yarn was important to the pioneers in 1847. If you are a beginner, some of the McKinnis family will be able to teach you, and if you are an experienced knitter, sit by the fire with a cup of tea and work on your project.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

McKinnis House

1-4 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Katie Mehlow

kmehlow@hancockparks.com

 

20 Monday

Wee Ones: Bears

It’s time to explore the world of bears. Where do they live, eat and play? Have you ever felt the fur of a bear? How big are their claws? There will be a story and craft for the kids to enjoy while exploring the Discovery Center.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

10 AM & 1 PM

Recommended for ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend

Free, registration not required

Chris Allen

callen@hancockparks.com

 

22 Wednesday

Spring Constellations

Come find Leo, Boӧtes, Cancer and other spring constellations at this month’s planetarium program. Participants will also look at the Last Quarter Moon and what planets are visible in the March night sky.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

7 PM

All ages welcome

Free, but register by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 21

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 25

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

26 Sunday

True or False?: Open House

Are robins a sign of spring? Do opossums hang upside down? Are bats blind? Test your nature knowledge at this month’s Open House at the Discovery Center with quizzes about things you thought you knew about nature.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

1-4 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Katie Mehlow

kmehlow@hancockparks.com

 

APRIL

1 Saturday

Growing Green Thumbs: McKinnis Orchard

A talk on preparing the orchard for the up coming season will be given by Bill Patch, HPD’s own horticulturalist. It’s also time to prepare the ground for the planting of seeds. Join us for some old fashion tree trimming and weed pulling in the  garden.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

McKinnis Garden

10 AM

Required to be ages 4-18. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own work gloves.

Free, registration not required

Chris Allen

callen@hancockparks.com

 

2 Sunday

A Weaving We Will Go: Open House

If you have ever been curious as to how early pioneers made cloth for their clothing then come pay a visit to the McKinnis House. See the McKinnis family and friends as they work together to make a braided rug. You may even be invited upstairs to see Mrs. McKinnis hard at work on the family’s four harness loom.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

McKinnis House

1-4 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

7 Friday

Jupiter

On Friday, April 7, Jupiter will be as close to the earth as it will be all year and with its face fully illuminated by the sun. Learn about Jupiter and its moons in our portable planetarium and then head outside to view Jupiter at its brightest. Bring binoculars so that you can spot Jupiter’s four largest moons.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

8 PM

All ages welcome

Free, but register by 12 PM on Wednesday, April 5

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 25

Katie Mehlow

kmehlow@hancockparks.com

 

9 Sunday

Bat Superheroes: Open House

Find out what makes bats the superheroes of the animal kingdom. Learn about echolocation, their winged hands, and their ability to survive in many different climates. Explore their special adaptations with hands-on activities and crafts.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

1-4 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Christine Patterson

cpatterson@hancockparks.com

 

10 Monday

Discovery Story: Eat like Birds

Birds eat a variety of foods and have many different types of beaks to help with this process. See who eats what and how through a story, craft and beak related activities. You can even try feeding with your own bird bill.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

10 AM & 1 PM

Recommended for ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend

Free, registration not required

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

11 Tuesday

Spring Break Camp: Owl About Birds!

We’ll spend a day learning about different kinds of birds in Ohio and then hit the trail to see how many birds can be identified. We’ll also play games, dissect owl pellets, and make bird feeders to take home. You won’t egret flocking to this camp! Snacks will be provided, but please bring a sack lunch with your camper.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

9 AM-3 PM

Required to be ages 6-12

Register with $15 per child by 4:30 PM on Friday, April 7. A medical form is required and available online or at the park office.

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 20

Katie Mehlow

kmehlow@hancockparks.com

 

12 Wednesday

Spring Break Camp: Plants Palooza

Spring is on the way and wildflowers are getting ready to pop up. Spend the day learning about Ohio’s beautiful wildflowers and go out on a hike to look for them. You will plant your very own seeds to start a garden in your backyard, press plants to take home with you, and much more! Snacks will be provided, but please bring a sack lunch with your camper.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

9 AM-3 PM

Required to be ages 6-12

Register with $15 per child by 4:30 PM on Friday, April 7. A medical form is required and available online or at the park office.

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 20

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 Wednesday

Canvas Painting: Spring Pallette

The second canvas in the seasonal painting series is Spring Pallette. Awakening Minds Art will provide step by step instructions on how to paint a beautiful nature scene on canvas. All necessary supplies needed to create your artwork on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas will be provided. Light refreshments will be served.

Riverbend Recreation Area

Brugeman Lodge

6-8 PM

Required to be ages 16 and up

Register with $30 per person by 12 PM on Monday, April 10

Minimum: 10/Maximum: 30

Chris Allen

callen@hancockparks.com

 

13 Thursday

Spring Break Camp: Camping 101

Has your child ever thought about going to camp in the summer? Do you wonder about the different activities and where your child can go? Would you like for your child to try it before attending a camp this summer? If the answer is yes, then consider registering your child in Camping 101, where your child can experience camp activities, like fishing, hiking, and crafts, and gain confidence before attending a longer camp this summer. Snacks will be provided, but please bring a sack lunch with your camper.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

9 AM-3 PM

Required to be ages 6-12

Register with $15 per child by 4:30 PM on Monday, April 10. A medical form is required and available online or at the park office.

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 20

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

17 Monday

Wee Ones: Spring has Sprung!

Signs of spring are beginning to pop up everywhere – if you know where to look! Birds are chirping, tree buds are opening, and the wildflowers are showing their beautiful blossoms. Come and listen to a springtime story and take a spring blooms hike. A spring-inspired craft will also be offered.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

10 AM & 1 PM

Recommended for ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend

Free, registration not required

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

19 Wednesday

Impact Series: Invasive Species

Invasive species can have a huge and long-lasting impact on our Ohio native landscape. However, many people unknowingly have invasive species in their own backyard! Come and learn about Ohio’s most common non-native plant species and learn what you can do to prevent them from taking over Ohio.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

6 PM

Recommended for ages 7 and up

Free, but register by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, April 18.

Minimum: 2/Maximum: 30

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com 

 

22 Saturday

Spring Constellations and Binoculars

Neil Stewart of the Millstream Astronomy Club will be presenting the program Spring Constellations and Binoculars, which is all about those star patterns in the sky and what they mean. His talk also includes information about how to use binoculars to view the night sky. After the talk, telescopes will be available to look at the sky, or bring your own.

Riverbend Recreation Area

Shelter 5

8 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

29 Saturday

Blanchard River Challenge:  Self-Guided Float Trip #1

Canoeists and kayakers will begin the trip by paddling through Blanchard River Nature Preserve and later along the borders of parks, conservation areas, and Riverbend Recreation Area. It is an enjoyable day trip at 20.9 miles. For more information, see page . . .

Gary Pruitt

gpruitt@hancockparks.com

 

MAY

2 Tuesday

Archery Basics for Adults

Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign up today to find out.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Dold Lake

7-8:30 PM

Required to be ages 18 and up

Register with $10 per person by 12 PM on Monday, May 1

Minimum: 2/Maximum: 10

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

6 Saturday

21st Annual Fish Festival

Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its 21st annual youth fishing event. Trout stocking will take place prior to the event courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division. Fishing will be allowed by bank only. Children must do the fishing, but limited adult assistance is permitted. All state fishing rules and regulations must be followed and anglers are asked to take home the first five trout they catch. No catch and release is permitted. Live bait will be for sale on site. The Fish Festival will be held rain or shine, except in the event of extreme weather conditions. Throughout the morning, registered participant names will be drawn for random prize drawings and must be present to win. Sponsors of this year’s fish festival are ODNR Division of Wildlife, WFIN/WKXA/The Fox and Centennial Screen Printing and Engraving.

Riverbend Recreation Area

Lakefront Activity Center

8-11 AM

Required to be ages 4 to 15 with an adult companion

Free with registration starting at 7:30 AM at Lakefront Activity Center

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Saturday

Growing Green Thumbs: Pole Beans

A talk will be given on the beans in the McKinnis Historical Garden and how to set the poles for them. It is also time to get the plants and seeds in the ground or just tend to those that have already been planted. There is lots of work to be done around the McKinnis Homestead, so come on out and lend a helping hand.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

McKinnis Garden

10 AM

Required to be ages 4-18. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own work gloves.

Free, registration not required

Chris Allen

callen@hancockparks.com

 

6 Saturday

Blanchard River Challenge:  Self-Guided Float Trip #2

Canoeists and kayakers will begin the trip by paddling through an especially scenic and fun section west of Riverbend Recreation Area and then along the border of conservation areas and parks and through downtown Findlay and the obstacle-ridden section of the Blanchard River. Beyond the urban section lies a scenic and pleasant rural section where wildlife sightings are commonplace. For more information, see page . . .

Gary Pruitt

gpruitt@hancockparks.com

 

7 Sunday

Women at Work: Open House

Visit with the women of the McKinnis House. Find out how they spend their day and accomplish their to-do list.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

McKinnis House

1-4 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Christine Patterson

cpatterson@hancockparks.com

 

8 Monday

Discovery Story: Down in the Dirt

Time to get down and dirty as the kids get up close and personal with dirt. In addition to a story about soil, our worm bin will be on hand to explore and seeds will be available for planting. Dirt inspired art can also be made and taken home.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

10 AM & 1 PM

Recommended for ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend

Free, registration not required

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

 

13 Saturday

Archery for Beginners

Join our certified educators in learning the basics of archery. You’ll learn about which eye is your dominant eye, archery equipment, and of course, how to shoot an arrow. Once you’ve learned how to shoot, you can test your skills with some archery games. All equipment will be provided.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Dold Lake

8:30-10 AM for ages 9-11

10:30 AM-12 PM for ages 12-14

Register with $10 per child by 3 PM on Friday, May 12. A medical form is required and available online or at the park office.

Minimum: 2/Maximum: 10 per time slot

Katie Mehlow

kmehlow@hancockparks.com

 

13 Saturday

Blanchard River Challenge:  Self-Guided Float Trip #3

This is a popular half-day trip. At 9.3 miles, it is scenic, it has no foreseeable obstacles or portages, and there are bends, narrow sections, and riffles to make it interesting and fun. Wildlife sightings are commonplace. For more information, see page . . .

Gary Pruitt

gpruitt@hancockparks.com

 

14 Sunday

Summer Blooms of Ohio: Open House

Ohio has a wide array of beautiful, native wildflowers. May is an excellent month to tour the bloom display around the state, but if you aren’t able to plan a road trip, don’t worry. There are hundreds of beautiful summertime blooms right here in Hancock County.  Come and learn about our summer flowers and enjoy a guided, leisurely hike to see these flowers up close.  The hike will begin at 2 PM and will last about an hour.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

1-4 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

15 Monday

Wee Ones: Things with Wings

Bring the children out and see how many things with wings you can find in the Discovery Center. Do you have wings? What are wings good for? Whose wings are the largest in the world? There will be a story and craft for the kids to enjoy while exploring the Discovery Center.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discovery Center

10 AM & 1 PM

Recommended for ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend

Free, registration not required

Chris Allen

callen@hancockparks.com

 

16 Tuesday

Viewing Mercury

This week Mercury will reach its greatest western elongation from the sun. This means that Mercury will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. The planet can be easily viewed low in the eastern sky just before sunrise. If you’re not an early riser and you don’t want to miss this astronomical event, come out to the planetarium to see Mercury up close at night.

Discovery Center

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

6 PM

All ages welcome

Free, but register by 4:30 PM on Monday, May 15

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 25

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

17 Wednesday

Impact Series: Monarch Butterflies

Monarchs are notorious for their fascinating and beautiful life cycle. From chrysalis to butterfly, they truly are stunning. Over the past decade, the Monarch population has plummeted to an unprecedented low. Their low numbers are an alarming warning sign that we must take notice of before it’s too late. Come and learn about these loveable winged beauties and what you can do to strengthen their numbers. Free milkweed seeds will be available. 

Riverbend Recreation Area

Brugeman Lodge

6 PM

Recommended for ages 7 and up

Free, but register by 4:30 PM on Monday, May 15

Minimum: 2/Maximum: 100

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com  

 

20 Saturday

Spring Disc Golf Tournament

Join us at Riverbend Disc Golf Course for a back to the basics 2 disc challenge.  Pick your two most versatile discs. You will be using those two discs for both rounds. There will be an optional Ace fund of $2. Post event throw off if not won during the 2 rounds. 100% payout in cash and prizes. One hour lunch break in-between rounds.

Riverbend Recreation Area

Shelter 5
On-site registration begins at 9 AM

Players meeting promptly at 9:45 AM; event starts at 10 AM

Register with $20 per person on the day of the tournament

All ages welcome; children must accompanied by a participating adult

Hugh Bockbrader

419-304-2177

Hugh@laserperfection.net

 

20 Saturday

Photography Hike

Do you enjoy taking pictures of scenes in nature? Do you enjoy hiking as well? Combine those two activities and join us on our first ever photography hike. We will take a leisurely hike and stop along the way to capture images of Ohio’s natural beauty.  Wildflowers, birds, and butterflies are just a few of nature’s stars that will be waiting for their photo shoot.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

10 AM-12 PM

Recommended for ages 10 and up

Free, but register by 3 PM on Friday, May 19

Minimum: 6/Maximum: 20

Lauren Sandhu

lsandhu@hancockparks.com

 

20 Saturday

Blanchard River Challenge:  Self-Guided Float Trip #4

This trip is an enjoyable, yet challenging adventure at approximately 37.6 miles with a primitive tent camping experience at Riverbend Recreation Area’s campground. This two-day float trip includes up to seven potential portages around dams and rock fields, including a long portage at the waterfall near Riverside Park. All food and camping gear will have to be transported in the watercraft unless other arrangements are made. Canoeists and kayakers will paddle 20.9 miles on the first day and 16.7 miles on the second day. For more information, see page . . .

Gary Pruitt

gpruitt@hancockparks.com

 

27 Saturday

Telescopes 101

Don Trinko of the Millstream Astronomy Club will be presenting Telescopes 101, which explains the various styles of telescopes and which ones may be better suited for you. After the talk, telescopes will be available to look at the sky, or bring your own.

Riverbend Recreation Area

Shelter 5

9 PM

All ages welcome

Free, registration not required

Michelle Rumschlag

mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

BVHS Offering Scholarships to Area Students, BVHS

BVHS Offering Scholarships to Area Students, BVHS Associates

 

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. BVHS associates, current college students and high school seniors entering college may be eligible to apply.

 

A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications and contact information can be viewed at www.bvhealthsystem.org/scholarships by clicking on the “Scholarships” link under the “Health Care Professionals” menu.

 

Those who receive a BVHS scholarship may be required to make a commitment to the organization.

 

The Jane Heminger Nursing Scholarship is available to students completing at least their first year of education with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and are accepted into a nursing program at an accredited college of nursing. Applicants must have a permanent address in Hancock County. Application must be received by April 1. For more information call 419.429.6414.

 

The Kathleen Higgins Endowed Scholarship is available to students pursuing a career in nursing. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS and be accepted into at least two courses of an accredited nursing program beginning between the summer of 2017 and the spring of 2018. Coursework must be for academic credit and count toward a nursing degree. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. Preference is given to applicants demonstrating financial need. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

 

The Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship is available to individuals pursuing a degree in nursing with a special interest in obstetrics. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS and be accepted into at least two courses in an accredited registered nursing program or above. Coursework must be for academic credit and count toward a nursing degree. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. Preference is given to applicants who are BVHS associates, family members of BVHS associates or those who demonstrate financial need. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

 

The Findlay Auxiliary Scholarship offers assistance to Hancock County area high school seniors pursuing health-related careers. Students must attend a Hancock County school, Findlay High School or St. Wendelin High School; be in the top third of their class academically; and have a sincere goal to enter the medical field. Applications must be received by April 15. For more information, call 419.423.5342.

 

The Medical Explorer Post Scholarship has offered assistance for more than 20 years to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in medicine. Applicants must have been a Medical Explorer Post member for at least two years, be in good academic standing and have participated in community and volunteer activities. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.722.2641.

 

The Greater Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association offers educational assistance to persons with diabetes. Applicants must be a high school senior or college student with diabetes from Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, Seneca, Wood or Wyandot County. Applications must be received by March 31. For more information, call 419.423.5434.

The Sherri Winegardner Endowed Nursing Scholarship is available to nursing students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree or an advanced degree in nursing. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS and be accepted into at least two courses of an accredited nursing program beginning between the summer of 2017 and the spring of 2018. Coursework must be for academic credit and count toward a nursing degree. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. Special consideration will be given to applicants with an interest in practicing in the area of critical care or those with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree to be a nurse educator. Furthermore, special consideration will be given to applicants who meet the above qualifications and demonstrate financial need. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.423.5457.

 

The Karis S. (Powell) Woodward, RN, Nursing Scholarship Fund is available to nursing students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree who have been accepted into a BSN program in an accredited college of nursing. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS. Eligible students must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. and exhibit good moral character. This scholarship is renewable from year to year. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

 

The Barbara Miles Nursing Scholarship Fund is available to nursing students entering at least the sophomore year of an accredited nursing program or current nurses pursuing an advanced degree or specialty training. Special consideration will be given to applicants with goals/interests in emergency or hospice care. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

 

The Kristine Mullen Memorial Scholarship Fund is available to nursing students interested in critical care, advancement in nursing education and/or nurses interested in becoming educators. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

 

Maxine Snyder Endowed Trust Certification and Masters Preparation Scholarship is available to a current BVHS associate who is a registered nurse and has been employed at BVHS for at least one year. Applicants should be in a program of special benefit to BVHS, such as certification training or a master's degree in nursing. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.423.5457.

 

The Karen S. Jones Nursing Certification Scholarship is available to BVHS Bluffton and Findlay campus registered nurses who wish to gain certification. Applicants must have practiced two years or more in their specialty. The scholarship can be used toward a review course and/or certification exam fee in their specialty. Applicants must be exemplary performers at BVHS. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

 

The Nursing Education Fund is available to professional nurses employed within the Blanchard Valley Health System. The scholarship can be used for individual conference participation, nursing speakers for a large group of staff nurses, certification for specialized nursing, and pursuit of advanced degrees in the healthcare field. Applications must be received by April 1 and September 1 of each year. For more information, call 419.429.6414.

Here Come the Mummies, RITZ THEATRE, TIFFIN

7:30PM

Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 7:30 PM Back by popular demand, Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5,000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa). Since their discovery Here Come The Mummies has opened for P-Funk, Al Green, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super Bowl Village 2012; become a regular on The Bob and Tom Show; been invited to play Summer Camp Music Fest 2015/16, Common Ground 2015, Voodoo Fest 2015, Musikfest 2016, Summerfest, and Riverbend 2016; and sold tickets by the thousands across large swaths of North America. Maybe that’s why the ladies (and some dudes) can’t stop losing their minds over these mayhem-inducing mavens of mirth. Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face. Get ready, for Here Come The Mummies. Hits include “Ra Ra Ra” and “Pants”.

Here Come the Mummies, RITZ THEATRE, TIFFIN

7:30PM

Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 7:30 PM Back by popular demand, Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5,000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa). Since their discovery Here Come The Mummies has opened for P-Funk, Al Green, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super Bowl Village 2012; become a regular on The Bob and Tom Show; been invited to play Summer Camp Music Fest 2015/16, Common Ground 2015, Voodoo Fest 2015, Musikfest 2016, Summerfest, and Riverbend 2016; and sold tickets by the thousands across large swaths of North America. Maybe that’s why the ladies (and some dudes) can’t stop losing their minds over these mayhem-inducing mavens of mirth. Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face. Get ready, for Here Come The Mummies. Hits include “Ra Ra Ra” and “Pants”.