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A 1960 Ford

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2011 - 10:01am

The Icon spotted this plate at Festival of Wheels. Belongs on a 1960 Ford.

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Check out the Icon's sesquicentennial video collection

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2011 - 5:56am

Do you want to watch the fireworks again? Or how about the Festival of Wheels cruise? Then there's also a visit from Abraham Lincoln and several more events from Bluffton's sesquicentennial.

The Icon has several sesquicentennial videos already created and will continue to create more videos during Bluffton's 150th celebration. As an easy link to all Icon videos, viewers may click here.

Specific links to video follow:

Sesquicenntenial ball

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Also on Sunday: Swiss Day, Old Settlers' Reunion; Bridenbaugh country school open house

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 25, 2011 - 3:25pm

The Swiss Community Historical Society shares its traditional, Sunday, June 26, Swiss Day schedule this year with the Old Settler's Potluck & Reunion organized by the Bluffton Sesquicentennial.

Both groups are invited to bring food and attend the noon potluck meal at 12:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, as well as the afternoon program time.

The Bluffton Sesquicentennial Planning Committee developed a plan for a potluck and get-together of descendants of the early settlers of the Bluffton area on June 26 at Ebenezer Church.

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Official opening ceremonies Saturday morning in front of the town hall

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2011 - 5:05pm

Although the party is already underway, the official opening of Bluffton's sesquicentennial is Saturday morning, June 25. Ceremonies are planned in front of the town hall starting at 10:45 a.m. and continuing until mid-afternoon.

Main Street will be blocked off during this event. The programs are open to the public. Chairs will be provided, but residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the day if they wish.

The following events will take place in front of the town hall:

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Fireworks tonight at 10:15 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2011 - 4:33pm

Bluffton's sesquicentennial will start off with a blast. A free fireworks display is planned at 10:15 p.m. tonight (Friday, June 24). The fireworks are part of the Relay of Life event at the Bluffton University football stadium.

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Why farm?

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2011 - 6:59am

No question mark needed. This plate asks one of the more interesting questions of life. The Icon spotted it on Main Street. It is a Hancock County plate.

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