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Pallet Girls opens in former Reichert's store

Offering liquidation merchandise from Target, Sam's Club and Walmart
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Ada’s newest business, Pallet Girls, opened recently in the former Reichert’s storefront at 111-113 S. Main St.

Owners Michelle Pierce and Shane Downing, lifelong Ada residents, have had a “soft” opening as merchandise continues to fill the store.

“We feature liquidation merchandise,” Michelle told the Icon. “Our merchandise is from major realtors including Target, Sam’s Club and Walmart.”

“We purchase pallets of items. Nearly 98 percent includes new items,” she said. “We may have some return items that have boxes open.”

Most items are priced from 40 to 50 percent off retail.

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Tickets on sale for Ada Athletic Booster reverse raffle

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Ada Athletic Boosters reverse raffle tickets are now available.

According to the Boosters Facebook: "This year will be a little different. We will be going virtual on Saturday, May 15, at 7 p.m. on the Booster Facebook page.

"Tickets are $50 and top prize will be $5,000. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket or want more information, contact Lisa Crawford Conley at 419-235-6562 or at [email protected].

"Proceeds from the reverse raffle allow the boosters to provide financial support to all sports at Ada High School."

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4-H open house March 24 in the Ada Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

It’s 4-H season in Hardin County.

Several open houses are planned in Hardin County in March and April. Ada’s open house is from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, in the Ada Public Library, according to Amanda Raines, 4-H youth development educator.

Here’s the entire county open house list, held in public library’s in their respective communities:

Forest – March 23 5 to 7 p.m.
Ada – March 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Dunkirk – March 29, 5 to 7 p.m.
Kenton – March 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
Mt. Victory – April 10, 10 a.m. to noon

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Ron Hackworth was retired from Whirlpool Corp.

He was a U.S. army veteran
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Ronald E. “Ron” Hackworth, 78, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 8:03 p.m. at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born on May 14, 1942, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Maynard and Rushie (Wright) Hackworth. On Oct. 1, 1966, Ron married Mary F. Smith who survives in Ada.

Also surviving is a son, Todd (Nicole) Hackworth of Dunkirk; two daughters: Michelle (Keith) Vossberg of Tampa, Florida, and Erin Swick of Ada; four grandchildren: Casey, Morgan, Gabbi and Garrett; and a sister, Donna Guyton of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Hackworth; and a brother, Spunk Hackworth.

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So, you think you know Ada? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

So, you think you know Ada? The answer is found at the United Methodist Church.

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June Fields tells her double organ recipient story

You've probably met her at Et Cetera, where she volunteers; or at BFR where she walks
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Note: June Fields, of 4495 N. Phillips Road, Harrod, provided the Icon with her journey as a double organ recipient. April is Donate Life Month. June encourages families to have a talk about organ donation. Several questions and answers about this subject are at the bottom of the feature.

By June Fields
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - My name is June Fields and I live near Bluffton and come into town often to shop, bank, eat or volunteer at the Et Cetera Shop, so you may have seen me out and about. 

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