John Robert “Bob” Daft, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities in Bluffton, Ohio at 8:05 a.m. He was born on December 17, 1930, to the late Olney and Beulah (Morrison) Daft. He married Edith M. Henry on Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951. She preceded him in death on January 9, 2013.
Ohio EPA has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. The advisory is in effect through June 28-29. Ohio EPA expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “very unhealthy” ranges.
When air quality is in the very unhealthy range, all people may experience health effects and should limit outside exposure when possible. To see real-time air quality in your area, visit the AirNow website HERE.
This week, young athletes are working with Coach James Grandy at the Bluffton Youth Baseball camp at Bluffton University. The program shared this picture and noted, "Campers had an amazing time learning the fundamentals of the game and developing their skills!"
Southgate Lanes bowling alley is hosting a Gwin Girls Benefit sand volleyball tournament and charity event on July 7. Games start at 6:00 p.m., with a meeting at 5:00 p.m. All teams must be registered before 5:30 p.m.
The preregistration cost is $100 per team and day-of registration is $120 per team. The winning team will receive $200. Each team must have 4 people, with at least one female player. To make a reservation, text 419-610-9043. Limited space is available.
From July 16-20, English Lutheran Church will host the 2023 Vacation Bible School (VBS). The events will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
VBS is sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association area churches which include Bluffton Presbyterian Church, Emmanuel Church of Christ, English Lutheran Church, First Mennonite Church, St John’s Church of Christ and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
