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Here's Santa's visit to Bluffton in the early 1950s

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 24, 2015 - 9:26am

Here's a photo worth 10,000 Bluffton words. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

Santa Claus (portrayed by Al McCluer) in an early 1950s Bluffton Santa Claus visit approaches a farm wagon stage on the Prebsyterian Church lawn. He arrived by fire truck. Can anyone please identify the fire truck in the photo? The Ford on Main heading north is a 1951 model.

In the background is the original Citizens National Bank, prior to two modifications. Next door is Crow's 5 and 10, The Charles Company and Urich's IGA.

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Historical Bluffton
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Huddle

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 5:22pm

Bluffton High School boys' varsity basketball coach Todd Boblitt gives some fourth quarter directions to the Pirates on Dec. 22. Bluffton defeated Western Buckeye League Wapakoneta 65-55.

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Senior Citizen Association picks three for Volunteers of the Year

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 4:53pm

Deloris Hermon, Mary Hofstetter and Leannah Reigle.

These three women will receive Volunteer of the Year Award this year from the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association according to Tonya Meyer, director.

Typically the association’s directors chose one person, but not year. According to Meyer, director, the three women chosen are all quilters and do many other craft and sewing projects for the center.

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People
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Major tragedy strikes Justus family; community response underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 4:49pm

A major tragedy last week struck a family in the Bluffton school district and a community response is underway to assist them.

The Shawn Justus family of Beaverdam lost their house and all belonging is a house fire on Dec. 18. The residence was on Lincoln Highway between Beaverdam and Cairo.

Beaverdam-Richland Township Fire Department responded to the blaze and called Bluffton and Cairo departments for backup.

The fire was not the only tragedy for the family this year.

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People
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One-half century later, introducing the BHS class of 1965

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 3:39pm

Bluffton Class of 1965 held its 50th class reunion Oct. 2 and 3. A tailgate party was held at the Bluffton town hall during the homecoming parade on Oct.  2. On Saturday class members toured the Slaw Cutter. Saturday evening was the reunion with 54 present from the class of 98.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

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People
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Bluffton First Mennonite Christmas Eve service begins at 6:30 p.m.

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 23, 2015 - 12:07pm

First Mennonite Church will hold a Christmas Eve service of scripture, music and candelighting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

The church is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Parking is plentiful and the church is handicap accessible, with an elevator available at the Jackson Street entrance.

Wanda Stopher is the pastor and Steven Yoder is the associate pastor.

On Sunday, Dec. 27, the church will hold a potluck brunch at 9:15 a.m., with worship to follow at 10:30 a.m. Again, all are encouraged to attend.

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Worship
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