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A mystery photo from the early 1960s - where's the fire?

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 1:32pm

Here's a photo that falls into the "where in Bluffton was this fire?" category.

John Geiser, BHS grad, sent it to us recently. Here's what he says about the photo:

"I ran across some pictures when scanning slides left from my dad that have both my brother and myself puzzled. These were taken in the time frame of '61 to '63.

"My mom is standing in the one but the location is a mystery. I also have a couple pictures of dad's business from that era also. Notice the phone number on the spoon holder (advertising handouts in the late 1950's).

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Sorry, folks, your chance to swim in the Buckeye was, but a dream

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2011 - 5:53pm

Icon viewers have expressed disappointment over learning that several area health agencies have pulled the plug on the plan to reopen the Buckeye for public swimming during Bluffton's sesquicentennial year, the Icon has learned. For a quick recap click here.

Comments we've heard from some viewers follow:

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All I wanted was a cup of coffee and all I got was this stupid sweatshirt

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 1, 2011 - 6:06am

Fred's diary for April 1 -So, I'm minding my own business, heading toward the chamber office on a Friday morning. Thought I'd stop at the corner of Main and Cherry and pick up a cup of Icon coffee to go.

The usuals were there. Except Eric Rummel was AWOL. Alison King and I exchange a quick dose of Bluffton slander and libel. Could be argued that it was straight gossip; it was all the truth.

Conversations ranged from how many time her brother, Ben, calls or texts her in a week, to the best coupons currently offered and why people go for them.

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Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. finalist for Allen County Emerging Business of the Year

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2011 - 4:18am

What's your favorite gourmet popcorn flavor? Hmm, too many flavors. Can't choose just one.

Congratulations to Pete and Kim Suter of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., downtown Bluffton. The company is among finalists for the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business of the Year Award. Other businesses nominated are Biggby Coffee and Vino Bellissimo, both of Lima.

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