The Bluffton volleyball team lost a close five-setter at home to state-ranked Lincolnview in a Northwest Conference battle Thursday evening, September 30.
The Lady Pirates fell to 10-7 overall and 2-3 in the NWC with the 25-16, 23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 15-12 defeat.
Lincolnview, ranked 16th in the Ohio Div. IV poll, improved to 11-3 overall and 5-0 in the NWC with the hard-fought victory. The teams traded set wins as Lincolnview took the first, third and fifth sets.
Dale A. Walters, 86, passed away September 30, 2021 at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Dale was born March 22, 1935 in Beaverdam to the late Elmer "Pete" and Carrie (Bailey) Walters. On June 14, 1975 he married Diana Casady Walters who survives.
Visiting Leipsic rallied from an early deficit to defeat Bluffton 28-14 in a Northwest Conference clash Friday night, October 1, at Harmon Field. (BHS video coverage at https://youtu.be/fcSMEeNsspI)
The Pirates led 6-0 after one period, but then the Vikings reeled off 28 unanswered points to build an insurmountable cushion. Bluffton tallied a mid-fourth period touchdown to reduce the final margin to 14.
Leipsic quarterback Dillon Niese threw four touchdown passes to pace the victors.
Lena Marie Bauman, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her residence. Lena was born to the late Alva and Marcine (Ulrich) Ball, on April 24, 1926, in Gilboa, Ohio.
She was married to the late John Frederick Bauman. Mrs. Bauman loved being with her family, making quilts, growing flowers indoor and outside, and visiting with anyone. To her strangers were just friends she had not yet met.
The Bluffton University women's soccer team ejoyed its second consecutive shutout in a 3-0 victory over rival Defiance College in the Heartland Conference opener for both teams. The Beavers improved to 4-4 overall and 1-0 in the HCAC, while Defiance fell to 2-5 on the season. It is the first time Bluffton has posted consecutive shutouts since 2013 when the Beavers routed Andrews and Ohio Christian.
The Bluffton High School golf team finished a strong third out of 13 teams in the Div. III golf sectionals at Sycamore Springs Golf Course Thursday, September 30, to qualify for districts.
Allen East won the sectional crown with a team score of 337. Van Buren was second (341) and Bluffton third (346).
The top three teams and three individuals not on a qualifying team made it to the Div. III district event at Stone Ridge October 7.
Dick and RosaLee Greenway will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on October 7, 2021. Their family includes daughters Sue (Greg) Luginbill, Deb (Chuck) Mach, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Dick Greenway retired from teaching at Bluffton High School and was the golf coach; he previously taught and coached at Elida High School. RosaLee (Altstaetter) Greenway retired from Carter Lumber.
The family invites friends and neighbors to participate in a card shower. Cards may be sent to 410 Friend Court, Pandora, OH 45877.
Clarice Janet Habegger, 88, passed away September 29, 2021 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Clarice was born January 29, 1933 in Bluffton to the late Aldo and Elizabeth (Garber) Hilty. On March 3, 1962 she married Fred Habegger who survives.
Clarice was a graduate of Pandora High School. She worked at Triplett Corporation, L & K Restaurant and Smith's Restaurant, all of Bluffton. Clarice attended Trinity Baptist Church in Findlay. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, flowers, and planting trees.
The Bluffton Farmers Market has just five more weeks in the 2021 season. Market Manager Greg Probst notes that vendors will have "Lots of baked goods including gluten-free, maple products, jams, honey, pumpkins and fall flowers. We're still going strong until the end of October."
The market is hosted by Citizens National Bank in its parking lot at 102 S. Main next to the post office. The market is open on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The last market of the season will be October 30.
