Bluffton University senior Katie Wineland, from Gibsonburg, Ohio, won the university's annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on March 28.
In addition to earning a $175 cash prize, Wineland, last year's runner-up, qualified for a binational contest with top finishers from other North American Mennonite colleges. In her speech, "Speaking a Wor(l)d of Truth: Proclamation as Peacebuilding," she highlighted the role of gospel proclamation in building peace in the world.
BFR offers a wide variety of class options beginning in mid-April, according to Carole Enneking, director.
The late spring session (April-May 2012) BFR newsletter is now available for viewing at the bottom of this story.
Among special programs offered in April is a Kids Fun Nite, from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, April 28. There is a maximum registration fo 75 for the night. The evening includes games, snacks, late-night pizza, pinatas and prizes.
April is here (almost) and The Bluffton Dair Freeze is officially open. Spring hours for the Freeze, located at 595 S. Main St., are Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 3 to 9 p.m.
The is the 13th season for owners Bill and Phyllis Marchal. New this year, the business will accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards.
Lunches are delivered free for orders in by 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
The business phone number is 419-369-4050, e-mail: [email protected].
The Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora Area will host a public lecture on rain gardens from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, in the lower level meeting room of the Bluffton Public Library.
The first cone of the season is served. Phyllis Marchal of Bluffton Dari Freeze holds number one. Phyllis and Bill opened for the season today. Click for a short video.
