Did you know that more than 60 tree species are spread across the Bluffton University campus?
Earlier this year Joanne Antibus compiled several tree maps of campus, which demonstrates the diversity of trees growing in the campus portion of the community.
The maps (posted as attachments to this story) are compiled by:
• Memorial and recognition trees
• Labeled gymnosperm (cone-producing) tree species
• Labeled angiosperm (flowering) tree species walk
• Angiosperm (flowering) tree species
Watch the historic eclipse from 1:01 - 3:50 p.m. at Bluffton Public Library!
Mr. George will be on site, ready to answer questions and offer guidance as the eclipse happens.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR THE SPECIAL ECLIPSE VIEWING GLASSES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED AUG. 21 AT NO COST FOR UP TO 200 REGISTRANTS WHO ATTEND THE PROGRAM!
Our Solar System is a program for all ages on Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of the library. Mr. George will be sharing how our solar system works through a variety of fun, interactive learning experiences. Please register soon - space is limited.
This program is designed for age 4th grade through adult. Younger children may register, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Annie Campbell goes through the routinee of the Bluffton High School flag corp during a Tuesday morning practice. The band and flags will perform at the Allen County Fair band show on Friday, Aug. 18
The Main and College crosswalk improvement project continues this week. The project involves designating a crosswalk on the north side of the intersection.
That crosswalk includes a button for pedestrians to push when wanting to cross the street. The button turns on a flashing beacon informing traffic that someone is crossing the street.
A map at the bottom of this story shows the crosswalk plan.
The project also removes the crosswalk on the south side of the intersection.
Although cows, goats, and chickens take center stage at the Ohio State Fair’s livestock competitions, a creature from the depths of the ocean has stolen the show at this year’s Fine Arts Exhibition.
Judith Greavu, local artist, received the 2017 Peoples’ Choice Award for her recycled copper and fused glass sculpture, titled Squid: A Celebration. The award is an annual prize sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council that is given to the piece that receives the most votes from the public.
