McCartney III is a gem that proves why Sir Paul McCartney is the greatest singer-songwriter of modern times
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2021 - 9:19pm
Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
McCartney III is the 18th solo album by former Beatle Paul McCartney. The album was released in December 2020. The genius songwriter is the most successful albums act in U.K. recorded music history.
The artist has 22 number 1 records with The Beatles, Wings, and other solo efforts. McCartney III is on pace to add to that tally. It is expected to reach number one in the U.K. and the top three on the U.S. charts.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2021 - 2:45pm
Bluffton school board reorganization and regular January meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, with several beginning-of-the-year actions on the agenda.
These include:
• Election of officers
• Several standing authorizations
• Establishing 2021 meeting dates
• Appointing representatives to several organizations
• Contracts, assignments
• Agreements with several programs and councils
The agenda is attached at the bottom of this story.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2021 - 2:14pm
The Byers family canceled Thanksgiving this year, canceled Christmas, cancel the 21st annual Byers/Clum ping pong tournament and had had enough! "We rented BFR on New Year’s Day, did not share food, attempted to be socially distant, kept our masks on, and completed our ping-pong tournament (Adam was the 2020 winner) as well as just enjoyed each other in a safe larger setting," Tim told the Icon. Check out the trophy in the next photo.
Ralph Locher - also was a member of the Ohio State Supreme Court
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2021 - 1:03pm
Have you ever wonder what famous people were at one time Bluffton residents?
There are several, and this winter this series will identify many of them.
The first is Ralph Locher, a 1932 Bluffton High School graduate, who eventually became mayor of Cleveland and later a member of the Ohio State Supreme Court.
He also served on the Board of Trustees of Bluffton College and is a member of its athletic hall of fame.
Here’s his story:
He was born on July 24, 1915, in Romania to Ephraim and Natalie (Voight) Locher.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 2:00pm
Melissa R. Bischoff, 46, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at 7:11 p.m. at her residence in Bluffton.
She was born on Oct. 2, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Theresa (Russell) Kidd. Her father preceded her in death and her mother and step father, Theresa and Craig Crouse survive in Ada. On July 21, 1996, Melissa married Joseph Bischoff II and he survives in Bluffton.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 12:42pm
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Ruth Naylor writes:
This vivid memory illustrates quite well how times have changed since the early Fifties.
Miss Edna Ramseyer, Bluffton College professor, required all members of the Foods Class to KILL, dress, and cook a chicken. At home, we raised chickens and marketed them (fresh dressed, cut-up or whole) every weekend.