Hannah Chappell-Dick, Bluffton High School grad, is the Eastern Mennonite University Royals Athlete of the Week for Jan. 14-20. She is in her first year at Eastern Mennonite and has found a nice fit with the women’s cross country and track teams. Chappell-Dick is majoring in biology and working on a minor in exercise science.
She was recognized as part of the Royals All-Academic Team for her fall academic performance.
'Le Miserables' is coming to the Shannon Theatre from Jan. 25 - 31. The movie is rated PG-13.
'Le Mis', set in 19th-century France, is the story of Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. He agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. (IMDb)
The movie stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.
Please note: due to the 2 hour and 45 minute length of the film, showtimes are limited to the following:
Apollo Career Center will hold Apollopalooza on Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., to kick-off National Career and Technical Education Month, which runs through February according to Dana Dukes Norton, community relations liaison.
Apollopalooza will showcase both the high school and adult education programs. The event is free and open to the public.
Suddenly it feels like January. Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, provided the Icon with the past seven day maximum temperature, minimum temperature and precipitation. The high for the past seven days was 50 and the low 8
The second week of BFR’s free “Keeping Active” promotion continues from Jan. 26 through Feb. 3.
Free classes, demonstrations and recreational opportunities for children and adults are offered throughout the six-week wellness campaign.
Most activities take place at the BFR Sports & Fitness facility located at 215 Snider Road. A full schedule of activities can be found online at www.bfronline.com.
What is it about girls from neighboring towns? Take Bluffton and Pandora for example. Long-time Bluffton resident Sidney Hauenstein once upon a time had a girl friend from Pandora. We base this upon the following postcard from "Alma" of Pandora.
She sent him this postcard - in the days before facebook and Twitter.
Her message was similar to social media messages of today. Read on:
TOP: Are there any more at home like you? Hope this will find you well and happy. Alma
