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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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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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Diann and Alan Yoder

Dr. Alan and Diann Yoder, 174 Sunset Dr., Bluffton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 17.

The couple was married Sept. 17, 1961, at First Mennonite Church, Berne, Ind., by Rev. John Sprunger.

Diann graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, Ft. Wayne, Ind., in 1961. She retired from nursing at Bluffton Hospital and at Family Eye Care Clinic, Bluffton. Alan graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, Ind., in 1965. He is an optometrist at Family Eye Care Clinic, 107 N. Main St., Bluffton.

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Vicki Oates of Absolute Body Therapy of Massage gives a client a chair massage

Need to "de-stress"? Bluffton's newest business can help. Vicki Oates, licensed massage therapist, opened Absolute Body Therapy of Massage on Sept. 13 at 105 Vine St.

In opening her massage studio, Oates of Ada, says there are several benefits of a massage. These include aid in relaxation, circulation, sleeplessness, relaxation of tired muscles and even a help to cure migraine headaches.

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13 FREE - spotted on Main Street on Friday. Viewers who may offer the meaning of the plate are encouraged to do so.

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Watch out for bikers in Bluffton on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The Hancock Handlebars Club has Bluffton on its 2011 Hancock Horizontal Hundred biking event. According to Paul Craun of the club, over 700 bikers will participate. The event offers routes of 4 miles, 20 miles, 40 miles, 62 miles and 100 miles.

Bikers are expected to be in Bluffton anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., with most arriving between noon and 1 p.m., according to Craun.

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