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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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Wait until you see what Wikipedia says about Bluffton, Ohio...and no, we didn't post it

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2011 - 6:20pm

Just for kicks, we checked Wikipedia to see what it said about the town where we live. Words cannot describe our shock at what we found.

The Icon has been accused of some pretty bizarre things over the past two years, but even we couldn't even dream up what you are about to read.

The following comes directly from Wikipedia, the internet's free encyclopedia. It's the third paragraph that's the laugher. We've placed it in italics for your enjoyment.

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Bluffton celebrates Halloween, or where did all that candy go?

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2011 - 5:32pm

Either I'm getting older or the cast of characters is getting younger. I do know that the candy gets smaller and the price seems to follow the trend of oil by the barrel.

It really doesn't matter. After all, what other evening of the year does an owl call my name, a wizard stops by to add an interesting spell (maybe my hair will grow back), a lady bug actually prefers to stay in her stroller, and I get to eat candy without thinking of the consequences?

How did you spend Halloween?

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Fred-in-Stein invites your visit to 226 Grove St. tonight; Your photo my end up on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2011 - 5:33am

By Fred-in-Stein (I can only use this byline once a year)

The Icon invites all Halloweeners to stop by 226 Grove Street tonight. We'll take your photo and maybe your video, that is, if you dress appropriately. You may even say hello to Ike the Iconoclast mascot, if he isn't chasing a squirrel. Perhaps you'd better not dress as a squirrel.

Expect us to ask you to identify yourself behind the mask. That way when we post your photo on The Icon we can identify you to the rest of the Icon viewers.

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