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Bluffton First Mennonite observes Peace Sunday July 3

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on June 29, 2016 - 2:10pm

Bluffton First Mennonite Church will observe Peace Sunday on Sunday, July 3, with the theme of “Strangers no More," featuring Jackie Wells' art display of that title, and Mark Rupp as guest preacher.

Rupp is pastor of Columbus (OH) Mennonite Church. He is a Bluffton University graduate and earned a Masters of Divinity with a specialization in Feminist and Womanist Studies from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Before beginning seminary, he spent three years with Mennonite Voluntary Service working with Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, KS.

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Worship
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Pool closed July 8 and 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 29, 2016 - 12:59pm

The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, for the Western Ohio Aquatic League (WOAL) championships.

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Regional news
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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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