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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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365 days later

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 1:51pm
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Second annual flower show held during Fall Festival

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 12:55pm

Mennonite Memorial Home is sponsoring a flower show on Saturday, Sept 25.

"If you have a green thumb, enjoy growing flowers, or want to try your hand at an arrangement, you can enter for a chance to win cash prizes," said Julie Stratton of the Home.

To participate in the arrangement category, go to any Town and Country Flowers to register and pick up the official flower bouquet that must be incorporated in your design/arrangement. A fee of $15 covers your flowers and registration fee.

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People
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