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Holiday session of youth programs, after school sport leagues starts soon at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 18, 2010 - 3:22pm

Beginning the week of Oct. 25, area youth may participate in a variety of sport and movement programs at BFR Sports & Fitness.

Children in kindergarten through grade 2 can choose from basketball (Thurs. 3:30PM) and football (Tues. 3:30PM) skills classes. Dodgeball continues on Fridays at 3:30PM for youth in kindergarten through grade 8.

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Pirate girls earn runner-up spot in NWC cross country meet

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 18, 2010 - 2:42pm
Jene Sommers, Morgan Shroeder and Courtney Barnett

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Saturday, Oct. 16, marked an important day for the Bluffton cross country teams. It was the Northwest Conference Championship race: the last and most important regular-season meet.

Two Pirates earned All-Conference honors for Bluffton: Matthew Herron and Hannah Chappell-Dick, each placing 2nd overall.

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Sports
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ONU University Singers at Bluffton First UMC

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 18, 2010 - 12:23pm

The University Singers from Ohio Northern University will perform at First United Methodist Church, Bluffton at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.27. The concert is part of the choir's fall tour.

The select, 47-voice choir will perform a variety of works including classical and spiritual pieces. The performance is in the sanctuary at 116 Church St.. The public is invited. Admission is free; a free-will offering will be accepted to help cover the choir's expenses.

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Worship
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Game reviews: Nier will be, and is already, a cult-classic

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 18, 2010 - 12:18pm

TEH. BEST. GAMES. EVAR.Andr'e Swartley
PSN ID: lordgodalming

NierDeveloper: Cavia, Inc.
Platform: Playstation 3, Xbox 360Rating: M for Mature
Similar games: Folklore, Zelda, Darksiders

Japanese powerhouse publisher Square Enix saved most of its 2010 marketing thunder for a little title called Final Fantasy XIII (read my fawning review in the Icon's archives!). A little over a month after that game hit western shelves, Square quietly published Nier, and here's where things get funky.

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Columnists
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BFR Halloween party Oct. 24; Kid's fun night Nov. 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 18, 2010 - 12:09pm

Families are invited to BFR for an afternoon of Halloween activities on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 2-4 p.m.The event is free and open to the public.

Activities will include crafts and game stations including "pin the arm on the skeleton," color sheets, cornhole/bean bag toss, pumpkin match game, and obstacle course.

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Events
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A walk in the park

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 17, 2010 - 9:27pm

Bluffton has a new attraction this summer. Motter Metro Park is open with walking trails covering nearly two miles. The trails begin from Columbus Grove Road and head south until they come to Riley Creek. Here's a view from the trail near a row of trees.

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