Business

Shari Schwab, AVP, Credit Analyst at First National Bank (Pandora) is retiring effective February 25, 2022. Schwab was hired by First National Bank in 1981. 

Shari began her career as a Customer Service Representative, then worked in deposit operations. In 2005, Shari began working in accounting, where she was promoted to AVP.  She then graduated from The Bank Leadership Institute. Shari has worked as a Credit Analyst at First National Bank since 2016.  

Shari and her husband, Tony, reside in Pandora and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

In preparation for National Reading Month in March, Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., 117 S. Main, is hosting its first book drive, Feburary 15-28.

Donors will receive a free cone of Theatre Style popcorn when they donate new or gently used books at any Shirley's location.

The organizers note: "We are in great need of children's books, but books for any age are greatly appreciated. Happy reading!"

A new member of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, Brett Eikenbary of Eikenbary Landscape Co., was introduced at the February 11 meeting at Bluffton Town Hall.

The company offers landscape design and construction, landscape maintenance, plantings, lawncare services, hardscape and snow and ice management. A full list of services and newsletter signup is available at eikenbarylandscape.com.

Eikenbary resides in Hancock County with his wife Chase and son Lathen. 

February chamber of commerce update

At the February Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, Steve Unterbrink, Executive Vice President of Operations at SumiRiko of Ohio (SRK-Ohio) provided the program, recounting his 33 years with the company and reviewing the changes he's seen during that time.

From the Ada Icon

Wikipedia makes it sound like Ada is known for having the shortest name in Ohio. Phooey. Surely the top two contenders for Ada fame are, in alphabetical order, Ohio Northern University and the Wilson Sporting Goods football factory.

Shopping for your sweetheart on Saturday, February 12? 

The Et Cetera Shop, Ten Thousand Villages, and Book ReViews are hosting a Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter each of the 3 stores, answer a question, have a clerk punch your card, and enter to win a Gift Certificate Bouquet, just in time for Valentine's Day!

You'll also find plenty of great gifts at local shops. See our photos for examples.

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