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Need a Frigidaire, or a Maytag washing machine? Stop in at E.M. Kennel, dealer, at 108 S. Main St., Bluffton. This advertisement is from the 1932 Bluffton High School yearbook.

The address of this business is now part of the Citizens National Bank block. Think of it this way, Edward Jones is 107 N. Main. The Maytag dealer would have been located right across the street.

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Here's a view of the Bluffton Public Library that you may not often see. It's taken from the meeting room on the top floor above the circulation desk.

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Village of Bluffton AEP customers received a letter last week explaining a government Electricl Aggregation Program that will affect all residents. Simply put, local officials bring citizens together to gain group buying boywer for the purchase of competitively-priced electricy from a retail electric generation supplier.

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This week's Bluffton's Farmers Market has an extra event. It's the sixth annual performathon and fundraiser for Campus Life/YFC, presented by students of Krysti's Music Studio.

"We'll have  fun and fellowship, food, a silent auction, and musical entertainment by many of our students," said Krysti Schey of the studio.

Drawings for prizes from the fundraiser takes place at noon.

Here's the latest performance schedule. More students and times will be added.

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Sharon K. Jolliff, 70, of Arlington, died at 4:02 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

She was born in Lima, Ohio, on July 13, 1943, to the late Richard H. and Helen (Halker) Zeller. On Oct. 17, 1964, she married Jack L. Jolliff, and he survives in Arlington. She is also survived by two children: Christine M. (Greg) Denecker of Bluffton, and Mark A. (Kristie) Jolliff of Arlington.

Sharon is survived, too, by seven grandchildren: Kathryn, Mitchell, Kendra, Kylie, and Max Jolliff, and Gabe and Luke Denecker.

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It's August and there's a new popcorn flavor of the month at Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co.

"Late-summertime at Shirley's means we celebrate with this spicy August favorite - Ragin' Cajun. It's packed with a little southern heat and a lot of smoky flavor to add the perfect punch to your party," says Peter Suter of Shirley's.

 

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