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Francis - Eikenbary wedding Oct. 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2013 - 3:24pm

Bob and Vicky Francis of Rawson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Chase Francis, to Brett Eikenbary. The couple will exchange vows at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Bluffton on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.

The bride-to-be graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 2000 and from the University of Findlay in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and law & liberal arts followed by earning a master’s in business administration and public administration in 2006.

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Cool down with this easy no-bake Lemonade Pie recipe

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2013 - 11:24am

The Icon discovered some great recipes in the "Ada Stands United Then and Now," cookbook. It was printed for the Ada sesquicentennial. Copies are available while they last in the Ada village office for $6 each.

We've selected something that doesn't require you to turn on the oven. Here you go. (And if you'd like to submit a recipe, simply send it to: [email protected]

BECKY HIESTER'S LEMONADE PIE

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1902 Ada businessmen

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2013 - 11:00am

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Here's photos of business owners in neighoring Ada in 1902. 

Ada business people, top row from left,  Cylde Sharp, cashier, First National Bank; Louis Greer, shoes; Jos. August, variety store; Cliff F. Landon, druggist; Ray Sharp, millinery.

Second row from left, O.S. Melhorn, grocery, Wm. McCafferty, meat market; Louis Brewer, grain and implements; M.S. King, bargain store; John Young, druggist.

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Historical Bluffton
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Peacock Water celebrates 60th anniversary July 18-20

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2013 - 9:07am

Peacock Water, with local offices in Kenton and Lima, celebrate its 60th anniversary July 18-20.

The Peacock Water conditioning story began in Marion in 1906 when brothers Albert and Jim Peacock founded Peacock Brothers Plumbing.

In 1953, the brothers entered into the water conditioning business. This new business was named Servicesoft, and then changed to Neldon Peacock and
Sons, Inc. Now in its fourth generation, Peacock Water currently employs over 50
people in six offices.

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Business
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Letter: Concerning dumping unwanted cats and kittens

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 17, 2013 - 9:47pm

Icon viewers:
To those who insist on dumping their unwanted kittens and cats out here in the country, thank you, the dogs out here think they are declicious.

Lynn Miller

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Letters
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Visit IRS.gov this summer for all your tax needs

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 17, 2013 - 5:41pm

The IRS.gov website is a great resource for free tax help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our many online tools can help make it easier to file and pay your federal taxes.

You can also learn about filing options, check the status of a refund, print tax forms and find out how to contact the IRS.

Here are twelve good reasons to visit IRS.gov this summer.

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