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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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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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