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Largest single fundraising effort in Bluffton University's history for Health and Fitness Education Center announced

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 14, 2010 - 11:51am

More than 75% of $16 million goal for 60,000-square-foot building already raised

Bluffton University has raised more than 75 percent of its $16 million fundraising goal for construction of a Health and Fitness Education Center (HFEC).

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Bluffton University
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Ethel Marietta Heldman 1911-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 14, 2010 - 10:23am

Ethel M. Heldman, 99, formerly of rural Bluffton, died at Good Samaritan Home in Arlington on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

Heldman was born July 4, 1911, in Hancock County, to the late George & Dora (Bame) Smith. She married Raymond C. Heldman on Nov. 26, 1932. Raymond preceded her in death on July 1, 2003. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2002.

She is survived by a son, Ronald E. (Marilyn), of Bluffton; and a daughter, Mary E. (Tom) Schoonover, of Platte Lake, Michigan.

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Obituaries
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Don't touch that dial!

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 9:35pm

Don't touch that dial! The Bluffton Public Library's 75th anniversary celebration display includes this handsome 1937-era radio. The radio is next to the library's display case. Somehow it's difficult to image any 2010-era music coming from this box. More than likely, one might hear "The Shadow," "The Lone Ranger," or "Suspense."

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Circa 1900 Diller family portrait

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 5:25pm

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Diller Family Portrait - outdoor on rugs

Here is a Diller family portrait taken by Will Triplett.

Back of the framed photo is handwritten: photography by Will A. Triplett approximately 1900 (reprinted 1990 by Tish Triplett)

On a cardboard label is typed:
Notice that this photograph was taken outside. Rugs and black fabric were used to assimilate a studio setting.

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Historical Bluffton
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Council non-payroll bills for Sept. 13 total $101,293

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 5:15pm

Bluffton council paid non-payroll bills totaling $101,293.74 on Sept. 13. Th view the bills click on the image.

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Public Meetings
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Village-North Dixie residents will meet on Sept. 22; Spring Street bridge problems clarified

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 5:08pm

A special meeting with village officials and property owners of the North Dixie Highway annexation project is set for next week. According to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, the meeting is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, in the third floor of the town hall.

He told Bluffton council members on Monday night that all property owners will receive notification of the meeting by certified mail.

Representatives from Allen County and Richland Township have been invited to the meeting.

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Public Meetings
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