The Bluffton University men's basketball team dropped a close one on the road to the Anderson University Ravens, 69-61, on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. The Beavers tried using a late surge to overcome the Ravens, but the home team did not budge. Bluffton fell to 10-3 overall and 4-2 in the Heartland Conference, while Anderson improved to 5-8 overall and 4-2 in the HCAC.
Winter birds, healthy comfort food, frosting a snowman cake and several other topics are among this winter’s Our Version of Adult Learning (OVAL) classes offered by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director. Pre-registration is requested for each program. Some have a minimal charge.
January
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – Daniel Hodges, Johnny Appleseed Parks, presents “Winter Birds.”
Norma Sue Ackerman, 81, of Bluffton died at 4:25 a.m., Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She was born, May 11, 1937 to the late Christian and Mildred (Bryan) Wagler.
Sue was a member of the English Lutheran Church in Bluffton. She had worked at Millager's of Bluffton, Bluffton University and also volunteered for the American Cancer Society.
Survivors include Larry Ackerman of Bluffton; a son, Chris (Beth) Ackerman of Bluffton; two grandchildren, Cierra and Braeden Ackerman.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(OTTAWA) - After eight wins in eight contests, Bluffton faced their stiffest test to date as they traveled to Ottawa-Glandorf.
The Titans proved their mettle, earning a 76-55 victory and leaving both teams with 8-1 records. Mason Soper scored 20 and Luke Denecker 18 for Bluffton. OG was led by Ben Westrick’s 23 points.
Wales Lamar Whitt, formerly of Bluffton and most recently of Covenant Woods Retirement Community, Columbus, Ga., died Jan. 1, 2019, at Columbus Hospice.
Wales was born on Oct. 22, 1939, in Greenup County, Kentucky, to Walter and Irene Whitt. Graduating at 16 from South Shore High School, Wales enlisted in the United States Navy in 1956 as an aviation electronics technician. Throughout his 20-year naval career, Wales was stationed across the globe.
