Business

You'll find this product somewhere on Main Street, Bluffton. But, can you name the business that offers it for sale? And, can you identify the item?

Here's the answer: It's the lid to a basket in Ten Thousand Villages. Examine the photo below for proof.

 By Monty Siekerman, Ada Icon
How do you mix several flavors into many buckets of popcorn?

You ask ONU mechanical engineering students to invent a process that will save time and money and results in less waste.

As a senior capstone project, four students took on the challenge last fall at the request of Pete Suter, the owner of Shirley's Popcorn in Bluffton.

They designed and built a system for measuring and dispensing the ingredients into small packages which are sealed for use on demand.

In celebration of its 95th anniversary and in honor of Community Banking Month, every Citizens National Bank office will be serving cake to customers on Friday, April 24.

 

Steiner & Granger
141 N. Main St
P.O. Box 28
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-0689

 

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Although most of us recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, few of us embrace the nitty-gritty work involved. With thousands of investment possibilities, complex rules governing retirement plans, and so on, most people don't even know where to begin. Here are some suggestions to help you get started.

Jeff Kantner of Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces the April Bargains of the Month:

• Spirit E-210 Grill, $399
• 3000 PSI Power Washer, $379 (regularly $399)
• Bird seed $4.99 (regularly $7.99)
• 2-piece lopper/pruner tool set $19.97
• 2-gallon light-duty tank sprayer, $9.99
• Jumbo 36-LED lantern, $19.99

Store hours are Mondays through Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
419-358-2866

Regina Shoemaker of Bluffton, whose business is Fyrwomyn's Service LLC, is scheduling spring yard maintenance this month. Contact her at 419-560-2348.

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www.Facebook.com/Fyrwomyn
419-560-2348

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