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Robert Gratz was a lifelong resident of Bluffton community

BHS grad, WWII veteran, farmer and chorister
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2020 - 4:16pm

Robert “Bob” Evan Gratz, 92, of Bluffton died at 5:23 p.m., Feb. 7, 2020. He was born July 9, 1927, in Allen County at the family home to the late Christian and Caddie (Cook) Gratz.  

Bob graduated from Bluffton High School class of 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard.  

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Dr. DeBow Freed was a past president of Ohio Northern University

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2020 - 4:04pm

Click to read "Remembering Dr. Freed," by Monty Siekerman. 
FROM ADA ICON - Former Ohio Northern University President Dr. DeBow Freed. died in his home in Ada on Feb. 8, 2020.

Born Aug. 26, 1925, DeBow Freed grew up on his family’s farm near Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was elected president of his high school class, graduated from Gallatin Tennessee High School at age 17, and was appointed, attended, and graduated from West Point in 1946 when he was 20 years old.

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Xavier Dunifon, BHS January student of the month

Plans to major in computer science at ONU or Ohio State
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2020 - 3:19pm

Xavier Dunifon, a Bluffton High School senior, is the January BHS student of the month.

He is a member of Spanish Club, likes photography and is creating the senior video for graduation.  He had received the "Photography Student of the Year" award at the recent academic banquet.

He is a member of the BHS track team. In 2019 he was a championship finalist in the 300m hurdles at the state track meet.

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Q: Who is in the suit? A: Find out on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2020 - 3:10pm

The identify of J. Denny and Jenny Beaver will be revealed on Saturday. The revealing will take place between the men's and women's basketball games at the Sommer Center. Watch the video below for more details.

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Bluffton University
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By the light of the moon

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2020 - 1:39pm

During this past weekend's Full Moon Hike at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm, Pandora, Anne Coburn-Griffis shows hikers native plant Indian Hemp, illuminated by moonlight.

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Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 14-17

Quarry Farm invites participants on Saturday
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2020 - 1:36pm

Each February, the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology team up to coordinate the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Join fellow birders of all skill levels on Saturday, Feb. 15, to walk the trails at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm  from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

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