The Shannon Cemetery Project has quietly built up some steam this summer, Dick Boehr told The Icon this week.
"We are starting to receive some significant donations to assist in our overall renovation plan," he said.
Boehr, local promoter of several community projects, has taken on Bluffton’s pioneer cemetery on Jefferson Street and wants to turn into a source of community pride. Joining Boehr.
“This continuing conversation from cemetery to park-cemetery is a combination of the Bluffton council and interested community people working together,” Boehr said.
About 250 new first-year and transfer students will lead an annual migration to Bluffton University this weekend.
New student move-in, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, will open a weekend on which other undergraduates will come back to Bluffton for the start of classes Monday, Aug. 25.
In addition to the Mustard Seed’s regular menu on Friday and Saturday nights, the following Summer Celebration features will be available this weekend:
Dinner Features:
Dry-rub baby back ribs with a honey white wine glaze served with an IPA slaw and corn muffin.
Bluffton's Farmers' Market is busy this month as lots of fresh produce are available. Here's Shelby August with one of the many vendors on Saturday mornings. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the Citizens National Bank parking lot.
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has ambitious plans as it launches its 2014-15 year. In addition to annoucing these plans, the chamber extends an invitation to individuals to become a chamber member for $50 per year. Here is an overview of projects in the works this fall.
THREE ATTACHMENTS TO THIS STORY INCLUDE: • Fall chamber events calendar
• List of chamber benefits and member application form
• List of NOACC member benefits
Amber Henry is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.
