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Does anyone recognize this Bluffton structure?

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 29, 2016 - 12:55pm

First, some hints. It's doubtful that anyone under 55 can identify this building. That means it was razed sometime in the 1960s.

With a smokestack like this, it must have produced lots of power for several buildings.

Too bad there aren't other clues in the photo, except for what appears to be a 1950 or '51 Chevolet parked near the building.

Here's what we have: the Bluffton College power plant. It was located on the Riley floodplain facing College Avenue. Founders Hall would be on the left and up the hill.

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Historical Bluffton
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Bluffton's "Big Bird"

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 28, 2016 - 5:28pm

The cardinal might be the state bird, but the great blue heron is Bluffton's unofficial village bird. For a photo op of this guy, we suggest camping out on a bank of the Riley most anywhere in Bluffton. Or, in the case of this photo shoot, check out the pond in front of The Centre about 10 a.m. each morning. The fishing must be pretty good.

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The "ultimate" in Bluffton summer sports - it's the Ultimate Frisbee reunion

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 28, 2016 - 5:12pm

Bluffton University's 2016 Ultimate Frisbee reunion offers a chance for university alumni to show off their skills of the game.

This year's reunion contest is from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 9, in the Musselman Library green, also known as the Ultimate Field.

There is not charge of the family-friendly tournament for alumni and current students. Bystanders are invited to bring friends, family and lawn chairs to watch the games.

Alumni interested in playing click here to register.

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Bluffton University
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First National Firecracker Friday cookout July 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 28, 2016 - 5:02pm

It's cookout and you are invited.

First National Bank, 112 Cherry St., will hold its annual Independence Day Firecracker Friday cookout from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 1.

The menu includes hot dogs, chips, drinks and more. The event is free and open to the public.
 
 

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Events
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Clubhouse gives Shirley's a "10" for promoting literacy

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 28, 2016 - 4:56pm

While University of Findlay tutors’ reading ability was ranked by their students from 1 to 4 on the last day of the Clubhouse’s summer session, a local business received a resounding “10” from all attendees.

Bluffton-based Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company’s Findlay store presented a check for $3,455 to the Clubhouse, UF’s free literacy outreach service for kids in Hancock County and surrounding areas.

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Business
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Ada caboose renovation underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 28, 2016 - 3:35pm

Soon, the caboose in Ada Railroad Park will be back to its original color of deep red.

TJ Painting is finishing the exterior painting, having repainted the inside earlier. The 1941 Pennsy rail car was placed in the park in 1989.

Over the years, it faded to a rusty pink. The caboose is a main attraction in the park and photographed quite often.

The lettering will be applied in the near future. Pennsy caboose #477779 will look as good as new. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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