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Before there was Vetter's there was Reichenbach Lumber

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 6, 2013 - 10:44am

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Before there was Vetter's Lumber, there was Reichenbach Lumber. Here's a advertisement photo of the staff, reprinted from the 1967 Bluffton High School yearbook.

Paul Reichenbach is standing on the far left; Jean Reichenbach on the far right. The Icon welcomes other identifications from viewers.

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Historical Bluffton
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Iconic Bakery: Sarah Hartzler's Lunchbox Cookies

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 6, 2013 - 10:29am

Lunchbox Cookies
Recipe by Sarah Hartlzer, mother of Emma and Sam
At Bluffton Child Development Center

2 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 c shortening
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 c rolled instant oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking power
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 pkg semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 pkg milk chocolate chips

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Columnists
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Here's how the voting resulted on Nov. 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 10:54pm

The following are unofficial results from the Nov. 5 general election. * Indicates a winner. Click here for the entire unofficial county results.

Bluffton mayor
* Dennis Gallant 511

Bluffton council
*Judy Augsburger 445
*Everett Collier 503
*Mitch Kingsley 456
*Roger Warren 104 (write in)

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Regional news
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Holiday Shop Around this Saturday with Avon and Thirty-One

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 8:51pm

Kick-off your holiday shopping on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1-4 p.m. at St. John’s UCC church, 223 W. College Ave., in Bluffton. Stop in anytime for free samples, refreshments and a chance to win $50 in free products.

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Business
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Bluffton downtown Christmas open houses this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 8:44pm

Several downtown Bluffton businesses invite Icon viewers to a Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, Christmas open house. 

Many businesses are participating in the event. Each has several special offers. Included in the open house are:

• Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A special coupon, which is a printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story provides $5 off a $30 purchase. The coupon is good through Dec. 31, 2013.

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Regional news
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Bluffton will never be the same after hearing The Moxie Strings

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 6:45pm

Bluffton is in from some interesting music on Wednesday. The Moxie Strings will spend a day with Bluffton school students and will then perform at 7 p.m. in the Bluffton town hall as part of the Town Hall Concert Series. 

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Rachel Lewis, Bluffton schools strings teacher said, "I am very excited about The Moxie Strings coming to Bluffton. This is a trio including a fiddle player, electric cello player and a percussionist. The group has a with Celtic and bluegrass style of playing." 

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