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Study shows Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction

For the fifth year out of the past six, financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.

The announcement was made by Ron Michel and Mark Alliman, Edward Jones financial advisors, who have offices on Main Street in Bluffton.

The study measures overall investor satisfaction will full service investment firms based on seven factors:

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Todd Mason: Community banks offer stability

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and First National Bank are reminding community bank customers of the stability of the community banking industry as the nation recovers from the recent financial and economic crisis.

"Community bank customers may be worried about the safety of their deposits during this time of continued economic instability," said Todd Mason, President/CEO of First National Bank.

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Several from Bluffton in "Wizard of Oz"

Tickets are now on sale for the Riley Creek Singers production of The Wizard of Oz. Performance dates are 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15.

All tickets are $12. Tickets are available only at the Riley Creek Pharmacy in Pandora, 112 E. Main St.

All tickets are $12. Depending on availability, tickets will also be sold at the door.

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Rayon Boutwell 1916-2010

Rayon Boutwell

Rayon J. Boutwell, 94, of Bluffton died at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. Mr. Boutwell was born Jan. 30, 1916, in Orange Township, Hancock County to Burley J. and Emma A. (Heldman) Boutwell. On Feb. 18, 1940, he married Alice Mae Amstutz and she preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 2000.

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Did you say "garage sales"?

If you love garage sales, you'd better fill up the tank. There are more garage sales in the Bluffton school district on Thursday, Friday and Saturday than there are lights on the Ream holiday folk art display. The feature story on this page provides all the details.

Rock and roll

If there is a ROX 4, is there a 1, 2 and 3? The Icon spotted this plate at the community worship service on Aug. 1. Any IDs from viewers are welcome.

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