Making a quilt requires many pieces and considerable creativity, time and patience.
The same ingredients are needed for peacemaking, says the director of Bluffton University's Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, which is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
Speaking to more than 60 businesswomen Sept. 1 at the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, Louise Matthews listed eight actions that she said can serve as blocks in a person's "peacemaking quilt":
Pieman was back at it again yesterday....he was in the kitchen at least half of the day - first making a pie, then meatloaf, bread and rolls. Lest you think we wish to pack on the pounds, think again. This is all HIS stuff and it has to last him a week.
The Apollo Career Center Floral Design shop is hosting a grand opening to celebrate its recent renovations, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m. along with door prizes for the first 50 visitors, and a drawing for a Fall Wreath.
The shop, fully stocked with student-created arrangements, is full of seasonal and all occasion silk, dried and fresh flower creations. For more information please call 419.998.2934.
By Bryan Kress
Sometimes, it's not about how you start, it's how you finish.
Despite the 20-0 lead going into the 2nd quarter, Delphos Jefferson found a way to make the game interesting. However, the Pirates were able to close the door and win their 3rd consecutive game to start the season, 37-28.
Bluffton has a new doctor in town, but he's not new to Bluffton.
Dr. Sam Heiks, M.D., has joined the Celebration of Health practice as a family medicine physician, according to Dr. Terry Chappell, M.D., of Celebration of Health.
Dr. Heiks is currently accepting new patients of all ages. He is trained as a family physician, is interested in integrative medicine and has a special interest in prevention of illness.
