On Jan. 25, Bluffton's council okayed a request from its board of zoning appeals to allow the Bluffton Hospital to construction a garage across from the hospital on Garau Street.
On the surface it may not appear to be major action, but it is another step in the hospital's renovation and expansion that should take place this year.
The action was required because the land in question needed to move from residential to commercial zoning. The complete minutes from the hearing on the zoning change request are found in the Bluffton council tab in The Icon.
The third week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating as well.
Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Jan. 29, Saturday, Jan. 30, Wednesday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 5. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).
Recent Bluffton Middle School girls' basketball action
7th grade girls
Lost to LCC 24-17. Lauren Parkins 5, Sidney Joseph 4, Kearstin Barry 4, Sarah Combs 2, Kayla Phillips 2
Lost to Allen East 33-9. Lauren Parkins 3, Maddie Domer 2, Sidney Joseph 2, Abbey Bryer 2
Lost to USV 20-15. Lauren Parkins 7, Maddie Domer 4, Kearstin Barry 2, Sarah Combs 1, Abbey Bryer 1
