Business

Cindy Basinger of Backyard Perennials and More, 9745 N. Phillips Road, announced a spring open house for her business.

The open house is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21, and Saturday, April 28.

May business hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Basinger is at the Bluffton farmers' market on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Baackyard Perennials has a selection of annuals, herbs, perennials, shurubs, trees, vegetables, hanging baskets and other garden products.

The phone is 419-358-8417.

The Icon became a family today. Fred and Mary Pannabecker Steiner, owners of The Bluffton Icon, announce the launching of The Ada Icon (www.adaicon.com). The Ada site is completely separate from Bluffton; however, it offers the Ada community many of the features of The Bluffton Icon.

Like Bluffton, The Ada Icon is a free, online news source, which covers the community of Ada with daily news, information and opportunities for businesses to advertise their products.

Ten Thousand Villages, 115 S. Main St., has blue vines canisters handcrafted in Vietnam, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, manager.

The canisters may be used to store sundries. Prices ranged from $34 to $44 and $54.

Village Cut & Curl is now offering spring specials, accoridng to Lynda Best.

"Get a free hair cut with a highlight, starting at $50. Also, we are now booking for prom updo's $25 and up," she said.

Call 419-358-7593 for an appointment. Village Cut & Curl is at 212 Cherry St., Bluffton.

Stratton Auto Sales & Main Street Rentals, 220 N. Main St., Bluffton offers the following special in April:

For $39.95, receive:

o oil and filter change

o rotate all four tires

o brake inspection

o top off all fluids

To schedule the special offer call 419-358-1900.

Greg's Health Mart Pharmacy, 126 N. Main St., Bluffton, will offer a free health screening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, according to Greg Conkling.

Services at the screening are provided by student pharmacists from Ohio Northern Univesity and the National Community Pharmacists Association Student Chapter.

The screening is free and includes:
oBlood pressure checks
oOsteoporosis screening
oLipid and glucose panels

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