The newly-appointed Shannon Cemetery Commission’s initial meeting is at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, in the first floor dining room of Maple Crest, just off Augsburger Road.
Mayor Judy Augsburger announced at Monday’s council meeting that Nathan Ulrey will chair the commission. She named the commission members in July.
Other members are John Murray, Evan Skilliter, Fred Rodabaugh, Bob Amstutz, Samuel Diller, Richard Boehr, Harriett Moyer, Jesse Blackburn, David Steiner and the mayor. Paula Scott, a non-voting member, is the commission recorder.
Area fifth and sixth graders are tuning up their volleyball skills during a three-day volleyball camp at Bluffton Family Recreation. The camp is for youth who plan to play on a school team.
Area fifth and sixth grade girls are tuning up their volleyball skills this week. Bluffton Family Recreation holds a three-day camp. The camp is for youth who plan to play on a school team.
Where's the best place to watch tonight's fireworks? There's plenty of room in the Bluffton swimming pool grass area, on the east side of BFR and on the east side of the Buckeye. Spring Street will be blocked off at Riley Street. No parking is permitted on Snider Road. Fireworks takes place at 9:30 p.m. and will last for approximately 20 minutes. For a printout of the fireworks map click here.
S.B. 243 enacted a one-time sales tax holiday to occur only in 2015. The holiday starts on Friday, Aug. 7, and ends on Sunday, Aug. 9.
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
•An item of clothing priced at $75 or less
•An item of school supplies priced at $20 or less; and
•An item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less.
Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.
