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Letter: A flood of memories about my adventures in and along Riley Creek  

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2020 - 2:40pm

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Recently, I was catching up on what’s happening in my hometown of Bluffton
and found Fred Steiner’s interesting piece on Riley Creek.

Thank you, Fred, for sharing some of Bluffton’s past.

I do have to comment on his statement “Swimming in Riley Creek is no doubt
something that never interested you.” This brought back a flood of memories
about my adventures in and along Riley Creek.  

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Letter: Thank you for your support of the Main Street flags

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 24, 2020 - 6:46am

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Especially in this pandemic situation, the S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton (in conjunction with the Village of Bluffton, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Bluffton American Legion) says thank you to the many businesses and individuals who helped to sponsor the 2020 Main Street flag proejct. The cooperation among so many people who helped this project in so many ways is truly inspiring. And the stories behind the people who are honored and memorialized are heartwarming.

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Letter:  What we deserve in a president

A President who will demonstrate national leadership and moral courage in times of crisis
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2020 - 9:05am

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We the people deserve:

 A President who will demonstrate national leadership and moral courage in times of crisis.

A President who will engage with world organizations for the betterment of all people.

A President who will not assault the truth and facts and who will value a free press and independent judiciary as essential to the survival of democracy.

A President who will encourage voters and safe guard our electoral process.

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Letter: Did you lose your Winnie the Pooh?

It's being well cared for, but wants to go home
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2020 - 9:20am

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Note: The Icon will send all responses to this to the caretakes of Winnie.

I'm a poor, lost Winnie the Pooh.

I woke up Saturday evening to find myself wet and alone in Buckeye Park. It was just me and a smelly old pair of sandals... I have no recollection of what happened... next time, I'm calling it quits after the second jar of honey.

Suddenly I heard footsteps coming towards me. I heard two little girls talking. Then I found myself being lifted into the air by little hands, and gently placed in a bicycle basket.  

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Letter: Former resident Dave Scoles comments on Riley Creek swimming hole

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 28, 2020 - 10:25am

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It was nice to read about the "old swimming hole" on Riley Creek. My brothers Russell and Jim and some local friends spent a lot of days in the water just before the dam.  I appreciate keeping up with the Bluffton Icon. We lived at 327 Cherry St. and then moved to Colorado in 1953.  

Thanks forthe memory.
Dave Scoles 
Oro Valley, Arizona

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Letter: Tom Pannabecker tells about his quarry test

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 21, 2020 - 8:41am

The Icon welcomes viewers to share telling about taking their own quarry swimming test. Send your story to: [email protected]

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I just watched the video from the Bluffton Public Library's presentation by Fred Steiner.

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