Did recent days stuck at home leave you wishing for a few good books on your shelf? This www.BlufftonIcon.com share has plenty for you to check out.
Bluffton writer Joanne Niswander (1929-2022) was also a voracious reader as indicated by her mini book reviews for the Bluffton Public Library. The library shared monthly “Joanne Reads” installments from January 2021-October 2022.
The sampling below from October 2022 hints at the range of Niswander’s reading and a glimpse into her perspective as a reader.
“REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES” BY SHELBY VAN PELT
This first novel might have been just another story about love and loss, with a spare list of ordinary characters with the usual quirkiness that carries a plot along. But, instead, plan to be charmed by the most unusual of - shall we say - heroes? Marcellus, an aging giant Pacific octopus tops the chart as this book's most surprising (and astute) character who will wrap you in his tentacles and make the ensuing story a delight. It's a great read.
Request issued by AEP Ohio at 9:00 a.m., December 24 with the note that customers should use electricity needed for personal safety and to protect against property damage.
"Extremely cold temperatures across the region have created extraordinary demands on the power system. PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, has requested the public in its region to conserve electricity.
"We are asking businesses and the public to help by immediately reducing electricity use as much as possible without sacrificing safety.
On the second day of winter storm Elliott, being out of doors continues to be dangerous due to extreme cold, wind, snow and ice.
For the Ada area, the National Weather Service predicts "Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%." A wind chill advisory is in effect until noon on December 25.
Dear viewers, the Icon editor is on holiday Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26. Exceptions are breaking news including Winter Storm Elliott. Wishing you a merry and safe and warm holiday weekend.
Frank Dyer, age 91, of Alger, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 7:14 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born February 24, 1931, in Indiana to the late Rev. Seward and Mary (Hurt) Dyer. On December 7, 1953, Frank married Stella Rowe and she preceded him in death on May 27, 2020.
Frank retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima. He was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger.
