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Bluffton's largest employer, DTR Industries, celebrated its one-quarter century of existence in the community on Saturday.

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY TO VIEW OVER A DOZEN PHOTOS OF THE MORNING EVENT.

ALSO, WATCH FOUR VIDEOS OF THE EVENT.

Robert C. Brown, 80, of Bluffton died Oct. 12, 2013, at Richland Manor, Bluffton. He was born April 25, 1933, in Findlay to Harry C. and Winifred Ruby Harman Brown. 

Hewas a retired welder for Werk-Brau of Findlay and Clark Equipment, Lima. He also worked at the Et Cetera Shop, Bluffton. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. He was a Navy veteran.

Pauline Pursell, 78, died Oct. 11, 2013, at her residence. She was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Luther and Aline (Hornsby) Shaw. On Dec.24, 1963 she married Paul Pursell and he survives.

Mrs. Pursell had worked at Lima Ford Engine Plant in the cafeteria and also a homemaker and farm wife. She attended the Lima Community Church.  She was a member of the Ford Retirees. She graduated from Lima Central High School.

 

Leonard E. Dunahay Sr., 73, of Beaverdam, died at 11:56 a.m. Oct. 11, 2013, in the emergency room at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Lima to the late Lowell and Mary Josephine Wolford Dunahay. On Feb. 21, 1965 he married Sally Eckenwiler and she survives. 

Mr. Dunahay was employed at Teledyne Ohio Steel, Lima. He had been a drag racer and stock car driver.  

Here's a view of Harmon Field through the trees and across the Riley from Triplett Drive. Spencerville played Bluffton on Friday.

Music teachers around the world want you back!  On Saturday, Oct. 19, give music lessons a second chance for only $5.

Krysti’s Music Studio is participating in this world-wide event and will donate every penny raised to Musicians on Call, a non-profit organization that brings live music, happiness, and hope to the bedsides of hospital patients.

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