Business

Peer counseling in high school sparked Deanna Barthlow-Potkanowicz’s interested in psychology.

Last week, the Ada resident opened the community’s newest business, Bluffton Psychological Services, LLC. A licensed psychologist in Ohio, she has established an office in the Celebration of Health building at 122 Thurman St. and is now accepting clients.

“I provide individual therapy for adults,” she said. “On a case-by-case basis, I sometimes see adolescents younger than 18 for concerns related to body image and eating disorders.”

Smith's Realty, Bluffton, announces a new residential listing, according to Larry Smith. The listing is at 22720 Townhip Road 51, Bluffton. The residence is listed at $339,900.

The new "manager's special" at Kirtland's Auto Sales, North Main Street, Bluffton, is a 2010 Ford Escape XLT priced at $17,495, according to Jim Kinn, Kirtland's manager.

The vehicle is loaded with options. For a printer-friendly copy description of the vehicle open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn flavor of the month is "Cinnamon Bun." As Pete Suter puts it: "Our rich caramel is great by itself... but in January we coat it with smooth white chocolate and sprinkle it with a touch of cinnamon to create an incredible flavor."

"This is the perfect flavor to warm you up on a cold January day... Shirley's Cinnamon Bun popcorn tastes just like grandma's cinnamon rolls - right out of the oven," he said.