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Grand opening of Marshall-Bixel Appliances

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2011 - 4:31pm

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Here's a black and white photo taken by Bluffton professional photographer Leland Gerber of the Marshall-Bixel Appliances, during its grand opening.

We need some assistance from Icon views on the background of this business. Checking out the merchandise in the store, one sees ringer washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, electric ranges and sweepers.

We're placing this photo in the late 1950s. Viewer information is welcome.

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Historical Bluffton
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The Big Sky

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2011 - 4:18pm

Here's one you don't see everyday in downtown Bluffton. The Icon spotted this Big Sky - Montana plate on Main Street last week.

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Regional news
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Super Hero Pooper Scooper accepting Bluffton and area customers

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2011 - 4:15pm
Click on image to enlarge - Doug holding his son Kevin during a business visit to Bluffton

Doug Moneer of Lima was in Bluffton on Friday promoting his Super Hero Pooper Scoopers business. The business is an advertiser on The Icon.

Super Hero Pooper Scooper, a pet waste service, is expanding into Bluffton. Moneer, 341 Laney Ave., Lima, is offering the service.

"The benefits from my service is that it saves busy pet owners' time and the hassle of cleaning up their pet's dirty business and it keeps yards maintained from pet waste."

Moneer is now scheduling appointments in the Bluffton and surrounding areas.

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Business
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Panache ribbon cutting take place

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2011 - 4:01pm
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Panache, Bluffton's newest business, which opened on March 23, held a ribbon cutting on April 10, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Persons participating in the event, from right to left, are Jasmine Whitlow, Tammy Whitlow, Jamie Jackson, Robyn Smith, Doug Smith, Renee Smith, Lyle Smith, Olivia Schulte, Alexia Schulte, Autumn Schulte, Hunter Smith, Tanner Pinks and Teresa Pinks.

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Business
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Still time to purchase tickets for "tea with the Lincolns"

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 10, 2011 - 12:01pm

On Thursday, April 14, The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will host a formal Tea with the Lincolns, featuring President Abraham and Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln as portrayed by Roger and Judy Jenot of Carey.

The tea begins at 5:45 p.m. and will be held in the library's Richland Room.President Lincoln and his first lady will speak about their experiences from the 1800s.

The Jenots bring a wealth of experience to these roles: they have traveled to many places associated with the Lincoln family and the Civil War era.

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Events
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Learning the words to the song

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2011 - 9:13pm
Learning the words to the song

Bluffton second graders sing a song during a Bluffton University workshop for Civic Engagement Day. Click for details.

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