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Joanne Niswander: Do they know?

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 6:38pm

By Joanne Niswander

I've just come back from my first real walk of the spring - with no coat, only a light sweater (and that was a little much). All of you Ohioans who have spent the winter inside, walking the treadmill or the indoor track, know how refreshing it is to be able to step outside with no coat and breathe in something other than cold air and snowflakes.

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Victorian Bluffton school

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 6:30pm

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You don't have to be older than 60 to appreciate this photo, but you do need to be that old to say you attended school in the building.

The stately Bluffton Victorian school, located on the site of the current elementary, was razed in 1954 to make way for the new building.

We welcome comments from viewers who attended classes in the building.

Photo from a colorized postcard owned by Fred Steiner

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Historical Bluffton
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Danielle Rhonemus BHS student of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 5:42pm
Danielle Rhonemus

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Danielle Rhonemus, 16, a junior, is the Bluffton High School February student of the month.

She is a member of the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Drama Club, Art Club, Latin Club, Math Club, Chess Club, Student Senate, Junior class secretary and the National Honor Society.

She is the BHS band field commander, is an S.O.S. tutor, and is a member of the District III honors choir. She is active in the Bluffton Presbyterian Church.

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People
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Says she's not a Harley fan

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 5:35pm
Bike One

The driver claims she's not a Harley fan, but the license plate says she is. We spotted this plate on North Main Street.

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Regional news
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3 second grade engineer poster winners

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 5:23pm
Second grade poster winners

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Three Bluffton second graders were the school winners of an Allen County engineers-sponsored poster contest this winter. From left are Ben Baxter, third place; Danielle Novak, second place; and Annalise Nisly, first place.

Allen County engineers Nathan Davis and Scott Little talked to each of the second grade classes in January. They read a book titled "Not All Engineers Drive Trains" to the classes.

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People
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University Camerata Singers at Grace Mennonite March 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 5:08pm
Camerata Singers

The Bluffton University Camerata Singers will sing in the 10:30 a.m. worship service of Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, on Sunday, March 21, according to Dennis Schmidt, pastor.

Camerata Singers is a select 29-member choir conducted by Judy Hall, adjunct professor of music for Dr. Mark Suderman while he is on sabbatical this spring. Allison Ringold, adjunct piano instructor, is the group's accompanist.

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