Despite a chaotic start to the semester due to the extreme weather conditions and the delay to the start of classes, the men's and women's track and field teams took it in stride and resumed their indoor campaign in style at Capital University on Saturday, Jan. 11. From the opening throws events to the meet-closing relay, the Beavers came to perform.
A fundraiser for a local family will take place Saturday, Jan. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Southgate Lanes, according to Bethany Harvey.
The event titled “Striking for the Schwartz’s” is a benefit for Joel and Andrea (Orr) Schwartz. Andrea is a 2003 Bluffton High School graduate and is daughter of Denny and Ruth Orr.
Andrea’s husband, Joel, was hospitalized from Nov 21 to Dec. 23 due to an illness. Joel and Andrea have two children, Cara (7, attends Bluffton) and Conner (4).
“Origins of Faith,” A Pilgrim’s Journey in the Holy Land is planned for Nov. 3 – 13, 2014. This pilgrimage trip is sponsored through the Pandora United Methodist Church and will be hosted by the pastor, Rev. Duane Kemerley, and his wife, Deb.
There is an information session scheduled for those who would like to know more: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2:30 p.m. at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E Washington St. (Route 12), Pandora.
