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Kids' fun night, biggest loser, lots of classes on BFR fall calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 4, 2014 - 5:53pm

BFR Sports and Fitness, 215 Snider Road, released its fall program schedule with offerings for persons of all ages.

The four-page program highlights (a printable attachment at the bottom of this story) includes:

• Youth programs including basketball, dodge ball, football, rookie all sports, soccer, tiny tots, volleyball, swim lessons and tennis.

• Adults programs include coed league volleyball, coffee walks, personal training, longest loser contest, tennis and several additional programs.

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Watching history in the making

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 4, 2014 - 5:08pm

No, this scene is not from Bluffton. But at 10:40 a.m. this morning Bluffton residents may have heard applause coming from Ada. The 18,000-pound steeple (9 tons) became a permanent fixture the the Ada First United Methodist Church today. Construction of the building is in process following a fire that destroyed the Ada Main Street landmark. The steeple is now 54 feet above the ground. The top of the cross is 91 feet above the ground. Over 200 persons watched the steeple being raised from ground level on Thursday. The process took about 45 minutes. Watch for videos.

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Bluffton Men's Soccer falls 2-1 at Wooster

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2014 - 11:08pm

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WOOSTER, Ohio - The Bluffton University men's soccer team went up 1-0 early before two second half Wooster goals added up to a 2-1 victory for the Fighting Scots on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. Bluffton fell to 0-3, while Wooster improved to 2-1 on the season.

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Women's Soccer drops 8-0 decision at Wooster

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2014 - 11:06pm

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WOOSTER, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's soccer team struggled to mount an offensive at the College of Wooster on Wednesday afternoon, dropping an 8-0 decision at the hands of the Fighting Scots. Bluffton slipped to 0-2 on the year, while Wooster upped its mark to 2-1.

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Here's the weekend specials at Mustard Seed Cafe

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2014 - 6:35pm

In addition to Mustard Seed’s regular menu on Friday and Saturday nights, the following features will be available this weekend:

Monkfish with Mussels & Pancetta in heavy cream and tomatoes



Pan-Seared Scallops in Sesame Sauce over cellophane noodles with pineapple, green onion and roasted peanuts



Light Plate - Zucchini Cakes with roasted red peppers, lemon cream and quinoa



Dessert - Lemon Rice Pudding with caramel and pistachios


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August temperatures right on target

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2014 - 6:31pm

August was right on target temperature-wise, but rainfall was less than normal, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
 
During August the average daily temperature was 71.6 degrees (the normal average is 71.1 degrees).
 
The high temperature was 90 on Aug. 26 and the low was 46 on Aug. 15.
 
August precipitation registered 1.39 inches, while the normal precipitation for the month is 3.28 degrees.

An attachment at the bottom of this story shows the daily weather summaries for August.

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