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...and there's still time to register for any of the fall options

Several fall youth programs launch this week at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

And, although some are already underway there’s still time to join any of the classes.

The fall session started Sept. 18 and continues until Oct. 28. Here are the youth programs available:

The Bluffton Junior Varsity girls' soccer team hosted the Van Buren Black Knights Thursday evening at Steinmetz Field. 

The Pirates took the lead early on, the first goal scored by freshman Brinkley Garmatter, but Van Buren responded moments later with one of their own and continually fired on the Lady Pirates ending in a score of 6-1.  

The varsity also hosted Van Buren in their Parents Night game on Thursday.  Senior Captain Goalkeeper Jadyn Barhorst fended off multiple shots by the Black Knights, holding the score to 0-0 at the half. 

Bluffton Family Recreation will host a 5th and 6th grade volleyball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5.

All matches take place at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, Registration is $200 per team, Three games are guaranteed. Matches are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Persons may register by contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or registering online from Oct.1 to Oct. 30 at www.bfronline.com.

 

 

The Bluffton High School class of 1967 is planning its 50th class reunion. The event is July 22, 2017, and takes place at Howard Johnson's. Lima.

The planning committee is collecting e-mail addresses of class members. Contact Ann Augsburger Nagel at [email protected], Linda Steiner at 419 384 7383 or
[email protected],  to receive more details. 

Bluffton High School boys' golf team was second in a tri-match on Sept. 19. Spencerville won with a 64 team score. Bluffton was second at 186. Ada was third at 255.

The individual finisher scores are in the attachment below.

Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton, will host a soup benefit on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The benefit will include numerous soups, breads and desserts along with drink. It is by donation. Face painting and animal balloons will be available for the children during the benefit.

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