Bluffton University graduate David Dellifield of Ada (a 39 year-old, non-smoker) was diagnosed with Stage 4, well-differentiated squamous-cell carcinoma (throat cancer) on Feb. 2, after going to the doctor for a swollen lymph node and earache.
Dellifield had already begun training for the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati. He had already put 125 miles in since 1-1-11. This race will be his 5th FULL Marathon (26.2 miles) since the Flying Pig in May 2009.
Rhythm In Motion Dance Centre' participated in their first dance competition of the 2011 dance season on March 5 at Encore Talent Productions, Columbus. The group of 14 dancers brought home nine awards, including three Overall Awards and one Judge's Choice Award.
Boogie Fever, directed by Darcey Schneider, danced by RIMDC Petite Team of ages 5-7 received a High Gold, 5th place overall. Performer Evelynn Schneider from the Petite Team received a special Judges' Award, Most Photogenic of the 2011 Columbus Competition.
Lent services continue this week for several Bluffton churches. This week's schedule follows (Wednesday through Sunday):
St. John's and Emmanuel
United Church of Christ Sunday, March 20 -
at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 6 p.m.
Theme: Overheard conversations on the Cross
St. Mary's Catholic Wednesday, March 16 -
6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross
7 p.m., Vespers
