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1996 Corvette with only 22,760 miles

One lucky Corvette fan will drive home in a 1995 torch-red Corvette following a drawing for the vehicle during the Bluffton Fall Festival, according to Richard Ramseyer, president of the Bluffton Lions Foundation. The mint-condition vehicle has only 22,760 miles on it.

A drawing to determine the winner of the Corvette, owned by the Foundation, will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bluffton Family Recreation's gym, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

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It's raining again. In the seven-day period of Sept. 6 to 12 it rained 2.65 inches, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Here's his seven day report.

Date High Low Prec.

Sept. 6 64 50 trace
Sept. 7 60 54 1.03 inches
Sept. 8 67 58 0.96 inches
Sept. 9 75 58
Sept. 10 77 58 0.66 inches
Sept. 11 78 61 trace
Sept. 12 82 59

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the following board members as division chairs for 2011-12, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, chamber president:

Brendon Matthews, treasurer. Position: Reports to the board of directors and general membership on finances. Oversees all financial transactions of the chamber.

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On Friday, Sept. 23, the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) executive board will conduct a public annual meeting at 7:30

a.m. on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall.

Preceded by a catered breakfast, the meeting's agenda will include a summary of 2010 including a financial report and client summary. The board will also elect new officers for board.

BCE board president Brendon Matthews reports that the BCE is
celebrating three full years of providing solutions and support to
local entrepreneurs.

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On Sunday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. a prayer service will be held at English Lutheran Church simultaneously with one at Living Word Lutheran Church in Buda, Texas, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor of English Lutheran.

Nearly the entire state of Texas and most of Oklahoma is experiencing the worst prolonged drought in recorded history for that area. The community of Buda, Texas is gathering together at Living Word Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. ( 8 p.m. Eastern Time) to pray for an end to the drought.

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The following births were reported at the Bluffton Hospital since Aug. 30.

Aug. 30 - Isaiah Noel, son of Sabina Willela and Martrenis Chitman, Leipsic, 19 inches, 6 pounds, 5 ounces.

Sept. 2 - Samantha Emery, daughter of Emily and Andrew Emery, Ada, 20 1.2 inches, 8 pounds, 8 ounces.

Sept. 4 - Ethan Isaiah Cellar, son of Michael Cellar and Stacey Westrick, Leipsic, 20 inches, 7 pounds, 7 ounces.

Sept. 5 - Hilda Sylvia Wheatley McDonnell, daughter of Bryan and Heather McDonnell, Findlay, 20 inches, 9 pounds, 3 ounces.

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