There were lots of pumpkins at the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday. Pumpkins at Bluffton Hospital were decorated by youngsters, sometimes with assistance of parents. More Fall Festival photos are inside.
Bluffton University has new events in store at the beginning, middle and end of its Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4.
“New Beginnings” is the theme for Homecoming, which will kick off Saturday with the launch of a new book at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center. From 9-10:30 a.m., visitors may stop by the center for a reception with Lisa Weaver and 2013 Bluffton alumna Amanda Huston, the author and illustrator, respectively, of “Swords to Plowshares,” a children’s book published by the center. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Here's another Bluffton High School homecoming. The year is 1958. Members of the court from left, are Ruth Frankhauser, Owen Ziessler, Ann Zimmerly (queen), Gordon Matthewson, Michael Harris (crown bearer), Dennis Smith and Pamela Berry. All members of the court were seniors.
RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University volleyball team followed up its Heartland Conference opening win over Transylvania with a sweep at Earlham College on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Beavers dominated the match, winning 25-6, 25-22 and 25-11 while improving to 15-6 overall and 2-0 in the HCAC. Earlham slipped to 4-15 and 0-2 in the conference.