Margaret L. Basinger, 77, passed away November 3, 2021 at her residence. Margaret was born March 26, 1944 in Findlay to the late Wilson and Jennie (Hartman) Otto. On December 28, 1963, she married Rolland Basinger who preceded her in death on September 21, 2020.
Margaret retired from Dr. Groman Optometry in Pandora where she was an optometric assistant. She loved helping the children in vision therapy and took great pride in assisting with eyewear selection and fittings. Margaret attended Ottawa Missionary Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
The Bluffton High School Drama Club is rehearsing the “Big Bad Musical” in preparation for performances at 7:30 p.m. on November 12 and 13 on the Bluffton Middle School stage, 116 S Jackson St.
General admission tickets will be on sale at the door for $5.00 adults, $2.00 students. Doors open at 6:30.
The cast is Jordyn Garmatter, Kiera Rieman, Daniel Creeger, Sabina Clingerman, Caitlyn Couch, Megan Gunnett, Avery Kinn, Ian Rieman, Cole Bowers, Rebecca Estell, Asa Clingerman, Ava Schleeter, Cora Koontz and Genesis Ochoa. The musical is directed by Kevin Gratz.
The Et Cetera Shop, 327 N Main St, is one of fifteen downtown merchants participating in the annual Downtown Christmas Open House on November 5 and 6.
The thrift store is having a wreath sale: all wreaths will be half price. Other Christmas stock includes fabric, gift bags, greeting cards, wrapping paper, tinsel, knickknacks, garlands, baubles and trees.
Et Cetera Shop supports the relief, development and peace work of the Mennonite Central Committee. The organization’s motto is “where every purchase is a gift to the world!”
Ruth Ann Augustine, 81 of Rawson passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Ruth was born on January 1, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Conner and Clara (Burry) Stewart. She married Jerry D. Augustine on October 17, 1958 and he survives along with a daughter, Becky (Larry) Bucher of Mt. Cory, son, Jim (Jennifer) Augustine of Rawson and daughter-in-law, Tammy Augustine of Rawson.
Siefker Real Estate and Auctio Co. LTD has announced the public auction of 90 +/- Acres Farmland In 3 Parcels. The property is located in Section 25 of Pleasant Twp and Section 30 of Riley Twp., Putnam County, OH.
The auction location is the Columbus Grove American Legion Hall, 405 Plum St. Columbus Grove, OH.
The Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., has scheduled several Thanksgiving-themed activies for children, teens, and adults.
At 10 a.m. on November 17 the Bluffton Public Library will stream Storytime on Facebook Live. Join online to enjoy books about Thanksgiving, being thankful, and Native American stories.
Take-and-make activities are:
Nov. 4 Take-Home Activities for Adults and Teens: Thankfulness Journals
Halloween weekend was full of movies including the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. The movie was released by Walt Disney Pictures on July 16, 1993 and did not recoup the expense to make the movie. However, it has become a Halloween classic about three witches played by actors Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy who are brought back to present day from Salem, Massachusetts. The movie has developed a following around Halloween and can be seen on several channels including Disney+.
The Bluffton High School boys soccer team had its season ended by a 4-0 semifinal game with Ottawa Hills in the Div. III regionals at Tiffin's Frost-Kalnow Stadium on a chilly Wednesday night, November 3.
The Pirates finished the season 15-4-2. They were ranked ninth in the last Div. III state poll.
Ottawa Hills improved to 13-2-4 with the victory, and the Green Bears advanced to the regional finals Saturday vs. Ottoville. The Big Green beat Kidron Central Christian 1-0 Wednesday night.
The Bluffton University women's soccer team saw two players earn All-Heartland Conference honors following the 2021 fall campaign. Junior Nina McGinn (Marion/Harding) and sophomore Katelyn Burden (Sidney) were both Honorable Mention selections.
Siefker Real Estate and Auctio Co. LTD has announced the public auction of farmland at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.
The property is 108.32 +/- acres in section 32, Richland Twp., Allen County, OH with frontage on Pandora Road, south of Pandora. App. 1.5 miles south of Pandora on Rd. 5.
