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Joan Frederick of missElaineous QVC Corner, 417 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces that a new shipment of merchandise is in the shop.

New products, while supplies last, include:

o Diamonique earrings...Epiphany Diamonique, 2.00 ct., 100 facet, round studs.

She says that the QVC price is $25 plue $4.47 for shipping and handling. However, the price in the Bluffton shop is only $17.

missElaineous QVC phone is 419-358-0001.

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Fortman Insurance, 115 N. Main St., Bluffton, will sponsor a Medicare Educational Seminar at the Bluffton Senior Center at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 19, according to Branden Fortman.

The seminar should last approximately one hour.

Subject covered include:

o when you become eligible,
o when to sign up, and
o choices involved with Original Medicare Plans Part A and B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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