The public is invited to see what’s new in farming and water quality monitoring around the county on Saturday, Aug. 19 during “Shaping the Future: 2017 Putnam County Ag Tour.”
The event is free and includes a catered breakfast followed by stops at four locations around the county where you will see and learn about dairy, beef and poultry farming, water quality monitoring and treatment, hydroponic farming and local wine making.
Guests will ride in air conditioned buses from Excursions Trailways for the tour.
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.
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.
The library is making the following changes to our 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.
Some spaces are still open for the 3-year-old class at Bluffton Child Development Center for this school year, according to Francine Donathan, director.
She said that parents and caregivers wanting more information should call or visit the center at 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, 419-358-8222.
Other classes are filled and have waiting lists.
The center also has openings for part-time teacher aides from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The next big event on Ada's calendar is the 32nd annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada, according to David Dellifield, chamber president.
This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.
The festival has 180 spaces available for vendors and so far over 80 spaces are signed-up. Crafters are encouraged to register as soon as possible to insure a booth.
