Dorothy R. Houts, 99, passed away August 31, 2021 at Willow Ridge-Betty House in Bluffton. Dorothy was born August 12, 1922 in Bluffton to the late Albert and Sylvia (Basinger) Garmatter. On January 10, 1942 she married Clifford Houts who preceded her in death on September 4, 1997.
The host Bluffton girls tennis team lost to Ottawa-Glandorf 5-0 on Tuesday evening, August 31.
The Lady Pirate netters fell to 2-6 with the defeat.
Senior Ellie Nickel came closest to posting a Bluffton win at third singles. She lost a third set tiebreaker 13-11 after winning the first set 6-1 and dropping set two, 6-4.
Sophomore Brooke Camper lost a tough match at first singles 6-1, 7-5. O-G won the other three matches handily in straight sets.
The Pirates play in the Elida Invitational Saturday, Sept. 4.
With Bluffton Exempted Village Schools back in session since August 30, village streets are busier morning and afternoon. School superintendent Greg Denecker urges everyone to "be careful around all of our school buildings if you are walking or driving."
