The Bloom-Carroll Lions recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from Bloom-Carroll High School. The recipients were Alaina Bell, Treyton McKee, and Taylor Scott. Because Lions Clubs International emphasizes service, these students were chosen largely because their scholarship application essays showed strong service to the community, and indicated that they had a desire to serve their community after graduation. They each balanced their many activities with academic achievement throughout high school.
Treyton McKee received his scholarship check at a Meet-and-Greet with several Bloom-Carroll Lions in attendance at The Carroll Cup Coffee House on June 2, since he was unable to attend the pizza party to be held the following week. He read his essay to the attendees, and members were given the opportunity to ask him questions about his goals in college. He plans to major in either biology or exercise science for his major with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. He will be attending Bowling Green State University.
Alaina Bell and Taylor Scott attended a pizza party, along with their parents, also at The Carroll Cup Coffee House with several Bloom-Carroll Lions in attendance. They received their scholarship checks then. Both read their essays, and members were able to ask them questions about their goals. Alaina plans to be a plant geneticist. Her goal is “to develop sustainable, science-based solutions that protect crops, conserve resources, and support farmers.” She will be attending The Ohio State University. Taylor said that her dream is to become a doctor and specialize in Pediatrics. She plans to specialize in Pediatric Cardiology after receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She will be attending Ohio University.
The Bloom-Carroll Lions have awarded scholarships to Bloom-Carroll High School Graduates for over 30 years. For those wishing to know more about Lions Clubs International or the Bloom-Carroll Lions, contact our incoming president, Karen Smith, at (740) 304-7914.
Summer Sundays at Stradley continue from 4 to 7 p.m. June 22 at Stradley Park in Historic Downtown Canal Winchester. Grab some chairs and your friends and family and community members for an evening of free music from Second Gear. Second Gear performs classic rock music. The band covers music from the Eagles, Styx and Journey to Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Paul McCartney. They also cover some more recent artists like Andy Grammar, Weezer and Ben Rector. Attendees can feel free to bring a picnic or grab some food and an adult beverage from one of the nearby restaurants. This is a free event.
The next Council Connect will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. June 21 at Council Chambers, 45 E. Waterloo. Community members can connect with their city council members during a casual, monthly gathering. Council Connect is an opportunity to discuss the community in an informal setting. Come prepared to ask questions, or just listen to what fellow residents have to say.
Wild About Animals 4-H club recently traveled to Maynard Boer Goats Farm for a field trip led by James Maynard. There were about 20 club members present, most of whom show market goats at the Fairfield County Fair.
The farm is located outside of Baltimore, Ohio. In 2024, the farm sold goats that were shown in 45 counties in Ohio. Members of the club got to see the goats, the feeding system, the pastures, the barns, as well as a demonstration of how the goats’ hooves are trimmed. During the tour of the barn, the club members got to learn about how each part of the barn was used for the different life stages of the goats.
Maynard discussed diseases he commonly faces with his goats and how he treats the diseases. This is of particular importance to the club members who show goats this year because a new station for their required skillathon involves matching disease names with their description. The skillathon is a chance for 4-H members to show their knowledge and is a requirement to show at the Fairfield County Fair.
Maynard told the club about how he hosts Showmanship Clinics throughout the summer that are open to all showing market goats, whether or not they purchased an animal from him. The only requirement is that the animal brought to the clinic to use is halter-broke. He stressed to the club members that being able to show an animal well has a direct effect on how well an animal places in the show. More information about these clinics are available on the farm’s Facebook page.
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