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.
A winter storm is looming, looking to disrupt travel for the Christmas holiday.
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews in District 1 and District 2, which includes 16 counties throughout northwest Ohio, are preparing by checking trucks and all equipment; and organizing full-time, auxiliary, and seasonal employees to prepare them to begin 12-hour shifts when needed.
Based on predictions by our meteorology partners, ODOT is preparing its plow operators for the following:
A winter storm watch remains in effect for Thursday night through Saturday, with a brief and light wintry mix possible early Thursday before turning to rain.
"Graduation" party for Mr. Lusk, Decades Donation Challenge for scholarship fun
After 43 years at Ada High School Mr. Lusk is graduating. Please come and wish him well in his new journey. You are invited if you knew him when he was young, were one of his students 43 years ago or now, or worked with him in the last 43 years.
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 AT 2 PM – 5 PM
Ada First United Methodist Church Facebook invitation link
Donation Challenge
The AHS Alumni Association has issued an Ada Alumni Scholarship "decades" donation challenge.
On Wednesday, December 14, a local contingent witnessed the legislative steps creating the Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway between mile markers 139 and 143 on Interstate 75 in Bluffton. The group met with House Speaker Robert Cupp (R-Lima) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton), toured the state house and, according to Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder, “were given the red carpet treatment.”
Those present were JAMPD Park Ranger Chad Cupples, who initiated the request to create a memorial highway; Ricki Francis, widow of Officer Francis; Taylor Born, daughter of Officer Francis; Bluffton Police Chief Ryan M. Burkholder, Sgt. Tyler Hochstetler, and Lt. Matt Oglesbee. The group was introduced to legislators from the balcony.
