This winter has been dominated by snow and cold conditions, two elements that can entice people to stay inside. At the same time, the extended periods of winter weather have frustrated people who want to get out and move. The BFR’s Keeping Active programs are designed to alleviate this problem. “Even with all the days with poor weather conditions, we are happy to report that individuals and families continue to take advantage of the free walking days, family events, and fitness classes,” commented BFR director, Carole Enneking.
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its Friday, Feb. 14, breakfast meeting. Paula Scott of PS Editorial Services, Bluffton, will present a program on "Egosurfing: You, Your Business and Bluffton." A free workshop follows the presentation, which enables persons to ask specific questions about egosurfing.
A free breakfast, provided by Richland Manor, will be served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. The breakfast meeting, held in the third floor of the town hall, is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Donations can be dropped off to BFR (215 Snider Road in Bluffton) during all building hours.
Friday, Feb. 14, is the last day for donations to the Used Shoe Drive underway at BFR Sports & Fitness. Used shoes of any type, size and condition are welcome. All donations will be sent to micro-enterprise operations across the world where items are cleaned and repaired for resale or dismantled for recycling.
As of Feb. 10 the total number of pairs collected was 3,750. That represents 150 bags of shoes.
Due to the many school day cancellations Bluffton schools will be in session on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 17, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.
Presidents' Day has traditionally been a holiday for Bluffton schools, but because of the many cancellations, this year it's a school day.
The Village of Bluffton is experiencing issues with cars parking nearly in the middle of the roadway due to snow at the curbs on several streets, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.
It appears as though these vehicles are parking away from the curb so passengers can open the door and exit the vehicle, but then leaving the vehicle parked nearly in the middle of the driving lane.
One vehicle was parked a mere three feet from the painted center line of South Main Street.
