By Kirstie Runion, Bluffton University Icon Intern
Peanut cream, hickory nut, chocolate, pecan, coconut cream-the list of entries in this year's Maple Crest Pie Baking Contest can make anyone's mouth water.
"Who doesn't want a warm pie after a winter like this?" said Julie Stratton, director of marketing and public relations at Maple Crest.
In the first six weeks of 2011 the Bluffton-Pandora area has experienced 25.1 inches of snowfall. According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, 16 inches of snow fell in January. Add to that 9.1 inches recorded in the first seven days of February.
Here's the weather summary for the first seven days of February, from Verhoff:
Forty-five community members participated in the National Go Red for Women Walk at BFR on Feb. 4, according to Carole Enneking, director.
The Go Red day is sponsored by the American Heart Association as a way to spread awareness of Heart Disease as the number one killer of women in America.
"BFR walkers included young children with their mothers (following the Tiny Tots class), as well as men and women of all ages. Participants who wore red on the day received a lanyard as a prize," said Enneking.
Fourth District Congressman Jim Jordan will address the Bluffton/Pandora Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, in the third floor of the town hall.
The public is invited to attend and breakfast will be provided without charge.
Reservations are required so that proper breakfast plans may be made.. To RSVP e-mail Eric Fulcomer at [email protected] or call 419-358-3248 by Monday, Feb. 21, 2011.
Bluffton's Relay for Life (June 24-25) has several activities planned this winter and spring. To view the current Relay newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
