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It was 1966 and something big was happening on Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2015 - 5:11pm

This photo is worth ten thousand words.

The month and year is August 1966. The photographer is Dick Boehr. 

Q: What's taking place in this scene?
A: The Ream family Community Market, 128 N. Main St., (on the left) has closed and Steiner and Huser Men's Clothier, 126 N. Main St., (on the right) has relocated to South Main - the current location of The Food Store.

In place of both businesses is an expanded Balmer's women's clothing store. This business eventually became Uhlman's women's clothing store. Then it became Greg's Pharmacy.

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Historical Bluffton
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Kris Lowry, First National branch manager is an Ohio Banker’s League grad

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on November 2, 2015 - 11:52am

Kris Lowry, AVP, Branch Manager at The First National Bank, recently graduated from the 2015 OBL Bank Management School sponsored by the Ohio Bankers League.  Lowry was one of 31 bankers who completed the intensive one-week program earlier this month.

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People
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$30,000 ODNR grant funds watershed partnership director post

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2015 - 11:25am

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has awarded a $30,000 grant to the Putnam Soil Water Conservation District (PSWCD) to fund the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership watershed’s coordinator’s position through July 2016.

That announcement is part of the Watershed Partnership’s summer-fall newsletter, now on The Icon.

The newsletter includes several items of interest to Bluffton, relating to Riley Creek.

Open the attachment below to view the newsletter.

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Regional news
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Louise Dunlap, Olivia Barnes and Ayden McDougle winners of Lions peace poster contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2015 - 11:16am

Three Bluffton seventh graders are winners in the 2015-16 Bluffton Lions Club peace poster contest.

The students are:
• Louise Dunlap, first
• Olivia Barnes, second
• Ayden McDougle, third

This year's theme "Share Peace," was open to students ages 11,12 or 13. Each poster was judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. Winning posters advance to the district level judging.

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People
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United Methodist election day dinner announced

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2015 - 8:48am

An election day dinner takes place Tuesday, Nov. 3, at First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, 116 Church St. (across from elementary school).

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Lunch menu:
• Homemade soups $2
• Sandwiches $2.50
• Salads $1
• Desserts $1.50
• Beverages 50 cents

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Worship
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Walkers welcome at Bluffton schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2015 - 6:28am

The Bluffton Schools once again welcome any citizen interested in walking the hallways during the winter months.  

The Bluffton Elementary and Middle Schools may be used for walking from 6:15 – 7:15 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., beginning Nov. 2. 

Please enter at the main elementary door during these times.  The buildings are open each day when school is in session.

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Regional news
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