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07-05-2025
- Sport
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Join the fun: Sporting clays shoot fundraiser at Orvis Hill
A Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser is set to be held at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, 519 Gladhill Road, Fairfield, Pennsylvania. The event on Friday, May 9, which will benefit Buttonwood Nature Center, will kick-off at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1.30 p.m. According to a community announcement, the fundraiser includes morning refreshments, safety instructions, ear and eye protection, 15 outdoor shooting stations with 100 clay targets, water and various snacks, and a lunch. Jessica Watson, Buttonwood's assistant director and event coordinator, said, "This is our third year hosting this exciting event. This is a chance to get outside, test your sportsman skills, and have fun while supporting Buttonwood Nature Center." Participants take aim at clay targets during a previous Buttonwood Nature Center Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds. This year's event is on Friday, May 9. The 15-station course at Orvis Hill Country provides panoramic 10-mile views at some of the stations. Groups of four or five rotate through and face a variety of clay target presentations. Trophies will be awarded by Orvis Hill for first, second and third place. A registration fee of $125 per person is applicable for those ages 18 and older, which includes access to all the amenities and activities. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shotgun and ammunition, although Orvis Hill Country has a limited number of shotguns for rent, and ammunition can be bought at the clubhouse. Golf carts will also be available for rent. Buttonswood is set to sell raffle and 50/50 tickets at the event. The event has found backing from the lead sponsors The Eagles Club of Waynesboro and The Owls Club of Waynesboro. Additional station sponsors include Fortunate Son Enterprises, Honey Bee Auto Sales, Farrar's Gunsmith, Hammer Down Customs, Country Sealcoatings & Paving, and American Custom Auto Care. Support is also acknowledged from the Today's Horizon Fund Contributors. Registration is open on the Buttonwood Nature Center's website at For more information regarding the fundraiser, individuals can call 717-762-0373, or send an email to jessica@ This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser to be held May 9 at Orvis
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
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‘Completely unexpected': Buttonwood Park Zoo takes precautions after seal dies from bird flu
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of Blue, a harbor seal that died from the bird flu earlier this month. Shara Rapoza, acting director of Buttonwood Park Zoo, described Blue as being a fixture. 'He was a ham, he really was,' Rapoza said. 'He was just a good boy.' Buttonwood Park Zoo closed for a day after Blue's passing to allow staff to grieve the sudden loss. SEE ALSO: Seal dies of bird flu at Buttonwood Park Zoo Blue was 21 years old when he died, though harbor seals can live to be upwards of 30 years old. 'This was an animal that I consider to have been in the prime of his life,' Rapoza said. 'This was just devastating to the staff, and completely unexpected.' Rapoza said the zoo has been taking steps to protect its residents against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as the bird flu, for years. The virus is currently widespread in Massachusetts, according to the Division of Fish and Wildlife. 'We already had foot baths in place,' Rapoza explained. '[Staff] also change out their foot gear when they go into any enclosure. Tools, dishes, things like that, are all specific to individual enclosures.' The zoo isn't sure how Blue contracted the bird flu, but believe he likely came into contact with an infected wild bird. Rapoza said the zoo is now taking extra precautions to protect the zoo's inhabitants, including Blue's companions seals Luna and Conway. 'We're not allowing the feeding of ducks anymore,' Rapoza noted. Shira Doron, the chief infection control officer for Tufts Medicine, told 12 News that Blue isn't the first seal to contract this virus. 'We have seen seals die of bird flu in the wild, so this is not totally unexpected,' Doron said. According to Doron, humans are at risk of catching the bird flu when they are in close contact with an infected animal. 'I wouldn't expect it to be an issue at any zoo,' she continued. 'Except when you're talking about a petting zoo type of situation.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
