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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton girls tennis team defeated visiting Upper Sandusky 3-2 on a chilly Thursday evening, September 23.

The Lady Pirate netters improved to 4-9 with the victory. 

Pirate sophomore Caitlyn Couch cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win at second singles.

Seniors Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickel won at first doubles in three sets 7-5, 3-6, and 10-5 in a tiebreaker.

Bluffton sophomores Alyssa Hoffman and Leah Klingler teamed up to win in a 9-7 pro set at second doubles. 

The Pirate girls play at Archbold Saturday, September 25.

By Cort Reynolds

Host Bluffton lost a close four-setter to Crestview in a Northwest Conference volleyball match Thursday night, September 23.

The Lady Pirates fell to 9-3 overall and 2-1 in league play with the 25-22, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21 defeat. 

Crestview improved to 8-4 and 3-1 in NWC play with the victory that ended the Pirate seven-match win streak.

Senior Kylie Stackhouse led Bluffton with 15 kills and five blocks. She also served one ace.

The gazebo at Bluffton Presbyterian Church received some finishing touches this week with the installation of landscaping. Not seen in this view: a concrete ramp for easy access to the platform.

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, at the library, 145 S. Main. Dues paying members of the Friends are able to vote on items such as officers for the coming year and new terms of Board members.

There are openings on the Friends board. Anyone who loves the library is invited to consider serving on the board. "We are particularly interested in persons who have some social media experience to help with our Facebook page," said Deb Beer, current Friends Board president.

The Bluffton Lions Club provides a recycling service at Bluffton Town Hall, 154, N. Main St. The following items are accepted for recycling. Please refrain from leaving any items not listed below.

Batteries
Ink cartridges
Flags
Eye Glasses
Cell phones
Hearing aids
 

Additional information about the Bluffton Lions Club activities and news can be found at https://www.blufftonlions.org/jungle-news.

Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, announces its participation in the USDA-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program, according to Francine Donathan, director.

The attached chart shows income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced price meals effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

 

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