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Dec. 1 library program enables you to go home with a piece of Bluffton history

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2011 - 8:04am

Bluffton Public Library will host a local author signing event on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Fred Steiner of the Bluffton Icon, will be on hand to discuss his newly published book, "A Good Place to Miss - Bluffton Stories 1900-1975."

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Icon travel editors file this story and photos from Bluffton, Alberta

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2011 - 5:55pm

The Icon's travel editors, Dan and Brenda Groman, filed this story and photos today on their visit to Bluffton Alberta.

We were traveling from Lloydminster to Calgary by way of Edmonton while in Alberta, Canada on business.

We set our Garmin for Bluffton, and headed two hours southwest of Edmonton and found Bluffton, right off of Route 20.

Arriving on the North side of town, we found the Bluffton School, home of the Bluffton "Stingers", where students from Kindergarten through 9th grade attend.

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If the glove fits, wear it...my night at the BCE art auction

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 13, 2011 - 5:02pm

By Mary Pannabecker Steiner

Ask 10 individuals to define "art" and you'll get 10 different answers. In fact, Merriam-Webster.com lists six definitions of "art" as a noun.

Technically, it's impossible to define art because it really is very personal. One person's definition may produce a look of disgust from another.

For more columns by MPS click here.

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Rolland Stratton told me this story about World War I

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2011 - 5:33pm

By Fred Steiner

Nov. 11 marks the conclusion of World War I, also known as The Great War. The late Rolland Stratton told the following short story to me. It is also published in my book "A Good Place To Miss: Bluffton Stories 1900-1975."

Here's the story in Rolland's own words:

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Now showing on The Icon screen: The video you've all waited for; Ebert gives it two-buttered thumbs up!

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 8, 2011 - 6:00pm

Roger Ebert gives this video two thumbs up. Both thumbs have butter on them. Exactly how much popcorn can you eat in five minutes? We're talking Shannon Theatre popcorn.

Depending upon how curious you are, our video offers this year's Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., third annual popcorn-eating contest. This is no doubt a first for YouTubers.

The event was during the Shirley's Nov. 5 customer appreciation day. So, sit back and enjoy the show. (It's better if you have some popcorn in your lap.)

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And now a report from the Gromans in Bluffton, Alberta, Canada

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 6, 2011 - 4:51pm

Raise your hand if you've heard of, or visited Bluffton, South Carolina.

That was easy. Here's a tougher one. How about Bluffton, Alberta, Canada?

The following report is from "On the Road with Dan and Brenda Groman," Icon travel editors:

"We had a wonderful visit today at Bluffton, Alberta, Canada. Small town of about 100 people. Talked to the Postmistress (photo attached showing the Bluffton Postmark on the envelope).

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