Due to the popularity of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, the Bluffton Public LIbrary is making some changes to its program that afternoon.
Here's the details from the library:
The library is making the following changes to its Solar Eclipse programming (due to its extreme popularity, the possibility of overcast conditions on Monday, and for ease of planning/preparation):
The program will be held on the lower level of the library.
Kari Diller and her brother, Xavier, check out the Bluffton elementary school class lists. The lists were posted on the elementary door at 5 p.m. Wednesday. This scene will be repeated throughout the week as students and parents check out who is in whose class for the new school year.
Bluffton council approved a 2017 sidewalk connectivity plan anticipated to cost $48,408. The plan was approved on Aug. 14.
Projects in this year’s plan call for 4-foot sidewalks in the following areas:
• East College Avenue gap
• Cherry Street – 465 Cherry to County Line
• Augsburger Bike Path – Riverbend to Hawthorn
• Jefferson Street – beside 204 N. Jackson
This project includes roughly 2,017 linear feet of connectivity. This year’s budget for the project was $50,000.
On Aug. 14, Bluffton council passed the third reading of a resolution for demolition of the structure at 145 W. Riley St. A 30-day waiting period take place for the resolution to take effect.
Bluffton council set the following meetings for August:
• Monday, Aug. 21, personnel, 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 21, council meeting, 8 p.m.
America in Bloom judges spent two days in Bluffton in mid-July and the village should expect its report by the end of October.
"The judges were not only inquisitive, but informative, as a lot of information has already been shared on how Bluffton can improve," Judy Augsburger, mayor, wrote in her report to Bluffton council.
In addition to receiving a report from judges, the village is eligible to receive awards in several areas.
