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Moss on the Rock
BINGO!
Join us for Bingo at the town hall every Wednesday at 8 p.m. beginning June 11. Winners receive cash prizes; proceeds go to Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. $5 per person for 14 games; additional $1 for 15th game (50/50 coverall). Everyone is welcome! 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Hope to see you there!
Spring Play
The Put in Bay Arts Council is proud to sponsor this spring production at the Put-in-Bay Town Hall. You can see “Clue” on Friday, May 9th, at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 10th, at 7 p.m. or Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. Ticket will be available at the door. Adults are $10; Children (5 -12) $8 and Under 5 Free; & Seniors (65 & Up) $8.
Join bird bander Tom Bartlett on North Bass on Tuesday, May 27th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for an exciting day of birding. Watch as his team safely extracts birds from mist nets and observe as they record data. This will be followed by a walking tour of the island. Registration is required. The $100 cost includes transportation from Put-in-Bay and a boxed lunch. For more information go to lakeerieislandswildlife.com/daysofdiscovery.
Oak Point State Park
At just 1.5 acres Oak Point State Park at the west end of Put-in-Bay harbor may be small but due to its location right next to downtown Put In Bay, it’s one of the busiest parks in the state. Offering day-use amenities such as a rental shelter house, restroom facility, and transient docks it offers a nice reprieve from the excitement of downtown Put In Bay. The docks are free to use and come with a 12-hour limit.
Among the New Things
A lot has been going on as we head into the coming season. There’s new police officer housing at the Frederick property on Erie Street. The new porch on the old Nissen house behind Mossbacks sure looks great. Workers were seen at Miller’s downtown dock putting in new underground utility lines. Topsy’s is having some exterior work done. The roof repair work at the Boardwalk has been wrapped up. Out at the airport, work on a new parking lot has been ongoing, and across the street, the Jacksons are getting a new waterline. If you haven’t been on the island since last year, you may notice the new signs at the entrances to DeRivera Park. Members of the Crew’s Nest will find a big change at the kiddie pool, plus there’s been a bathhouse updating, too. At Oak Point State Park there are some much-needed upgrades to the inside of the restrooms with new stall dividers, lighting, emergency lighting, hand dryers and a few others.
Celebration of New Ministry
Bishop Anne Jolly will be with us on Thursday, May 29th, at 5 p.m., the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, to celebrate with us as we formally institute Fr. Bob as Rector of St. Paul’s. There will be a light reception afterward. Please spread the word and mark your calendars for this very special event.
Museum Update
FYI for all you island history buffs, thrift shoppers, auction lovers and adventurers. The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum will open on Friday, May 16th, and so will the Resale Shop. The next day on Saturday, the 17th, the same day as the Island Wide Garage Sale, its Museum Storage Sale will take place. Put the museum on your list of places to stop when you’re making the rounds that day. On Saturday, June 21st, the Museum will have its Wine Silent Auction at the Ohio Wine Festival at Heineman Winery. The following Wednesday, the 25th, the museum’s trip to North Bass is tentatively scheduled. Stay tuned. This event is still up in the air.
Village Council Tidbits
At last month’s PIB Village Council meeting several things were discussed. Among them were the possible need of a few “Deer Crossing” signs, the new police station sign at the Town Hall, the status of the grant for security cameras the police chief has been working on, police training and the hiring of officers for the coming season, the broken elevator at the Town Hall, the Rec Committee buying two new stoves for the Assembly Room kitchen, proper firewalls for the Village’s computers and communications system, the location of taxi stands, liquor license renewals and more.
Great Lakes Islands Alliance
The Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at glialliance.org. Developed with generous funding support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, this dynamic platform serves as a first step in establishing a comprehensive hub of information for island residents, employees, visitors, and anyone curious about the vibrant communities across the Great Lakes islands.
Soccer Fun for Island Youngsters
Sponsored by the PIB Rec committee, the PIB Summer Summer League is free for kids ages 4 to 18. Registration closes on JUNE 1st, so don’t miss out. From June 9 to July 11, there will be weekly co-ed and mixed-aged practices. Sign up today at: https://bit.ly/PIBSummerSoccer25
PS. Adults: want to help foster a love of the beautiful game? Coaches wanted, too!
North Bass Camping & Lake House Rental
Here’s the latest info about the ODNR’s Lake House rental on North Bass Island. “Reservations have been extended to November 1, 2025. For information about the Lake House, call (419) 609-4124. The primitive camping on North Bass is unavailable for 2025 due to construction.
Trimotor Mystery Story
“The Problem of the Tin Goose” by Edward D. Hoch is one of the stories in his book “More Things Impossible,” the second volume in his two books with stories about impossible crimes. This is on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/More-Things…/dp/B00GP49IBC and is free with Kindle Unlimited. In the story, a Ford Tri-Motor lands normally but the cockpit is locked from inside. The pilot is found stabbed, dead and alone in the cockpit. This is the first Tin Goose mystery we have heard of.
Please Leave Fawns Alone
Each spring good intentioned people come across fawns that may look like they have been abandoned, but human intervention is unnecessary. Fawns are born nearly scentless (so predators cannot find them easily). They also have spots that serve as camouflage and are able to stand soon after being born, but as a protective tactic will remain hidden.
It is common for female deer in urban areas to place fawns around homes, backyards or flower beds. The mother placed it there because she felt it would be safe (often intentionally near humans).
To protect her fawn, the mother will spend very little time with it. This is to prevent attracting predators to the fawn’s location. She will leave her fawn in various hiding places for long periods of time, returning several times a day to nurse it. By staying away, the mother is protecting it. Fawns will begin following their mothers at four weeks old. When they are two months old, fawns are able to forage for themselves and are completely weaned from their mother.
Traveling
Russ and Lisa Brohl were in Ireland with Mike and Susan Byrnes. Although Russ has captained some very huge lake freighters, he let Mike do all the driving on the left side of the narrow, hedgelined roads.
Amanda and Jason Buttrey from Chapman Rd. were on a cruise from Puerto Rico where they visited a Barcardi Rum distillery. The couple also spent time in Curaçao.
Paul Jeris from the Island Club was spotted at the Polar Arctic Circle in Finland.
Craig and Annemarie Eriksen visited their son Christian (PIBHS Class of 1998) and his wife in North Carolina. Christian enjoys working as a helicopter pilot.
2025 e-Bike Raffle At MIBYC
The Middle Bass Yacht Club is raffling off two Troxus Lynx Folding E-Bikes this summer. Tickets went on sale in April, but the final ticket won’t be sold until August 30th. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Proceeds benefit the Middle Bass Island Yacht Club and the Middle Bass Island Fire Dept. Contact the Middle Bass Island Yacht Club or MBIYC webssigte for ticket purchase information.
Spring Member Meeting – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars! The Spring Member Meeting of the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will take place on Monday, May 19th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club. Join us to catch up on Chamber updates, connect with fellow members and prepare for the season ahead.
Island Webcams
Did you know you can get an island fix whenever you want? Just visit https://putinbayohio.com/webcams/. Enjoy views from the top of the Monument, Mr. Ed’s on Delaware Ave., the top of the Boardwalk, Put-in-Bay Condos and the Shiphouse on the West Shore. Watch the fishermen in April and May and the summer crowd strolling down Delaware Ave. in June and July! When you come to the island, tell your friends you’ll give ‘em a wave on the Mr. Ed’s Hi Mom Cam!
Free Yard Sale Spots Available!
If you’re off the beaten track and want to sell a few things the day of the Island Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 17th, you’re welcome to set up your own table(s) on the front lawn of the Duff Homestead at 630 Bayview Ave. on Squaw Harbor. Set ups are free, but if you’d like to make a donation to the Duff Homestead and Bayfront Preserve, that would be welcome. When the sale is over, please remove all items. Thank you. For more information, call Kendra Koehler from the Put-in-Bay Park District at (419) 341-2725.
“Coffee with a Cop” May 22nd
Mark your calendars for May 22nd as the Village of Put-in-Bay Police are having their annual “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be available for those that would like to come and meet some of the officers who will be helping protect the island this upcoming season.
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