Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is exploring renewing its previously suspended Our Daily Bread Mobile Meals Program, according to Chris Moser, director of resource development and church relations.
The popular program was suspended with the arrival of covid-19 in Ohio.
Moser said that it is hoped the program can restart, which is available from Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton and Hilty Home of Pandora.
“But, prior to making an announcement on its continuation,” he said, “we are making an appeal for needed volunteer drivers."
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton golf team played well in a tight four-team Northwest Conference match Monday at the Bluffton Golf Course.
Allen East edged the co-host Pirates by one stroke to win, 166-167. Paulding (173) was third, followed by Ada (210).
Jaden Coonfare and Kenny Lovett each led Bluffton with a round of 40, good for a third place tie. Pirate Wes Brauen registered a 42, while teammate Michael Minnig added 45.
Jacob Boisvert (48) and Kyler Kinn (55) rounded out the Bluffton efforts.
FROM ADA ICON - Due to COVID-19 restrictions and health concerns, “The ONU Holiday Spectacular” has been canceled for 2020.
Although this decision is regrettable, it is also the only reasonable choice in the current environment, especially in regards to protecting the health of the many performers and others involved in this production, including Ohio Northern students as well as other members of the university and area communities, in addition to guests and theater staff members.
Plans are to again host the extravaganza in 2021 and beyond.
Alex Hanna, Bluffton High School athletic director, posted this YouTube video that addresses up-to-the-minute BHS sports plans for fall 2020. The video is below.
Students planning to attend Bluffton schools this fall need to draw their attention to two form on the school website today (Monday, Aug. 17), according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.
Bluffton merchants are hosting the second Discovery Day of the summer on Saturday, Aug. 22. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than a dozen shops will have special offers and sales.
“Our downtown merchants are very collaborative,” says Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. “They have coordinated Discovery Days to showcase our shops and provide an extra special day for shoppers, including Bluffton University students who have just returned to town."
By Cort Reynolds
ARLINGTON - The Bluffton golf team finished third out of 11 teams in the stacked Liberty-Benton Invitational at Sycamore Springs Golf Course Friday in Arlington.
Lima Central Catholic won the tournament with 321 strokes to beat second-place host L-B by 13 shots.
The Pirates totaled 348 strokes to finish one shot ahead of local league rival Allen East, which came in a close fourth (349) just in front of Van Buren (353).
We invited viewers to write a caption for this photo of BHS band director Dave Sycks directing summer band camp. You can predict what happened next. Here's our top three captions. Greg Ring is the winner, receiving four Shannon Theatre passes.
The winner
"For the tenth time....point your horns down when cleaning your spit valve!"
– Greg Ring
Honorable mention
"Always wear a face shield when emptying the instrument's spit valve."
– Megan Morris
