Persons entering the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs 2015 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition can save money by registering for the competition before Dec. 31.
Persons will save $25 on their entry fee if they pay by Dec. 31. In January the entry fee is $150.
This is BCE’s sixth business plan competition and it recognizes the late Ropp Triplett, long-time Bluffton industrial leader and entrepreneur. Three cash prizes will be awarded:
The Christmas season in a nursing home is often filled with carolers, family visits and special treats. Activity rooms fill with elementary school children singing favorite Christmas songs as Elders smile with enjoyment. Christmas trees adorn the lobbies, dining rooms and other places where space can be found. It is a festive time.
Members of the Bluffton seventh grade girls' basketball team practices foul shooting prior to a game with Ada earlier this week. Members of the team are Kayla White, Libby Schaadt, Veronica Nelson, Lorryn Wingfield, Brinkly Garmatter, Joscelin Reineke, Josie Stever and Olivia Burner. Jared Byers is the coach.
Tommy Tire is sponsoring a free showing of "Night At The Museum; Secret of the Tomb" at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Shannon Theatre. All are welcome, but seating is limited so it's first come first serve. Small popcorn and drink will be provided as well.
Parkins and Schmutz hit 22 points each as the Bluffton High School girls' basketball topped Lima Central Catholic 66 to 63 in overtiime tonight at BHS.