Beekeeper Mel Sword stands in smoke while he inspects one of his hives looking for a queen that would help guarantee the hives health and vitality. My Final Photo for May 9, 2016.

Green leaves of spring begin their growth in the canopy at the top of the five trees in Hannah Mayne Park. My Final Photo for May 8, 2016.

Green leaves of spring begin their growth in the canopy at the top of the five trees in Hannah Mayne Park. My Final Photo for May 8, 2016.

A man carries a box of flowers destined for Mothers Day gifts and centerpieces from a florist in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for May 7, 2016.

A man carries a box of flowers destined for Mothers Day gifts and centerpieces from a florist in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for May 7, 2016.

Vintage cars dotted Uptown Westerville Friday night and filled the parking lot of a bank during Cruisin’ Uptown, a monthly event showcasing local vintage car owners collections. My Final Photo for May 6, 2016.

Afternoon sun breaks through clouds to frighten baskets and pots of flowers edging the sidewalk in front of Talbott’s Flowers in Uptown Westerville. √

A sign and a wagon of pots of spring greens greets shoppers on the opening day of the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market. My Final Photo for May 4, 2016.

A woman drives her car through the powerful stream of water coming from a fire hydrant being flushed and tested on County Line Road. My Final Photo for May 3, 2016.

The first spring flowers have begun to show in the fields at the Braun farm after recent rains and warmer weather spurred their appearance. My Final Photo for May 2, 2016.

Late afternoon sunlight streams across the soccer fields below Hoover Dam after warm weather and recent rain helped turn winter grey into a green spring. My Final Photo for May 1, 2016.

Fire fighters and medics work around a rescue dummy during training exercises in Uptown Westerville Saturday morning . My Final Photo for April 30, 2016.