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He was a U.S. army veteran

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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 is found at the United Methodist Church.

You've probably met her at Et Cetera, where she volunteers; or at BFR where she walks

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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. 

Ada Music Boosters have a good, clean, fundraiser

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Back by popular demand the Ada Music Boosters are kicking off its Good Clean Fundraising Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener Fundraiser. Proceeds will be used to help fund all Ada music programs. 

The detergent sale features detergent, fabric softener, and dish soap packaged in a 5-gallon bucket with a pump for easy dispensing. These are high-quality private label products not affiliated with big name brands.

According to the Boosters, they are also selling Pod-Packs of detergent (180 count) and diswasher soap (200 count). All products sell for $45. The detergent and fabric softeners are available in a variety of scents. 

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There are so many things you can do with a pipe cleaner. Where to begin? Let's see, you could make a bracelet, finger puppet, pipe cleaner glasses, a letter of the alphabet or, just twist it into just about any shape. Our student model at Ready, Set, Grow Preschool is making her decision as the Icon took her photograph.

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Two Upper Scioto Valley students are Kenton Elk teenagers of the month for February.

The two are Graesan Evans and Kody Logan, both seniors.

Graesan hopes to pursue a degree in pediatric social work following high school graduation. Kody hopes to pursue a degree in digital forensics.

Graesan is the daughter of Mark and Jessica Evans of Alger and Kody is the son of Shauna and Joe Little of Alger.

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