The first-ever community chili cook-off is Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.
Local “chefs” are preparing their favorite chili recipes for the community to judge. A $5 tasting fee includes a sample of each chili and a drink; other items for sale include hot dogs, shredded chicken sandwiches, chips and baked goods.
All proceeds benefit Bluffton Community Assistance programs.
The cook-off is planned by the mission committee of Bluffton Presbyterian Church with help from several other congregations.
It's spring. Almost. The Icon watched a sparrow couple examine a bird house that's for rent in Bluffton. The couple eventually selected the house and started placing twigs inside. The Icon missed the twig shots, but offer these, which also tell the story.
One suggested fix resulting from Bluffton’s State Route 103 corridor safety study comes with a $10.4 million price tag.
That solution considers solving the following:
Problems
• Poor access management
• Lack of pedestrian facilities
• Need for crosswalks
• Separate bike and pedestrian facilities
• Congestion by the businesses
• Lack of turn lanes
• Poor sight distance at County Line Road
