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More on New Mexico: It's a small world after all

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2010 - 11:42am

By Joanne Niswander
I've been back in Bluffton almost two weeks, but my thoughts keep returning to my latest visit to New Mexico. Mind-pictures keep flooding back and need a listening ear, or eye, to share the experience. So join me as we look at a few snapshots.

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William "Kaiser" Gaiffe, a Bluffton legend

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2010 - 5:00am

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William "Kaiser" Gaiffe was the chief of police in Bluffton in the 1960s. He was also the cemetery sexton, in charge of the village crew and held several other unofficial village posts, to numerous to mention. This classic photo of a small town police chief was probably taken by Charles Hilty. We welcome "Gaiffe" stories from any viewers.

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Historical Bluffton
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South Main Street fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2010 - 10:30pm

Bluffton fire and EMS personnel were called to a structural fire on South Main Street shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, May 24. The building, at the rear of 314 S. Main St., is owned by the Koch family. A biker passing the building said that he saw flames and called the fire department. The fire is under investigation.

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Dancing in the street

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2010 - 10:02pm

Bluffton High School's Show Choir entertained the crowd at Saturday's arts and crafts show. The choir, directed by Kara Gratz, performed in the morning in front of Citizens National Bank.

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A real pet lover

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2010 - 6:24pm

One thing for certain: the owner of this vehicle loves pets. We spotted it on College Avenue while the BHS seniors were painting the street.

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Regional news
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School board could make board appointment Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2010 - 1:28pm
Bluffton High School's Show Choir entertained the crowd at Saturday's arts and crafts show. The choir, directed by Kara Gratz, performed in the morning in front of Citizens National Bank.

The Bluffton school board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, for the purpose of considering a board member to replace Dan Rumer who recently resigned from the board. The meeting is at 7 p.m.

According to the board's agenda, the board will discuss its options in executive session. Should the board agree on a replacement for Rumer that person could be appointed at the meeting.

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