By Monty Siekerman
The inside of the Ada Flea Market, 111 N. Main, has a new look after a remodeling and rearrangement of merchandise since the first of the year.
Owner Dan McCrory invites shoppers to stop by during business hours 9-5 Thursday and Friday and 9-4 on Saturday to see the changes, including new lighting and taking out a small room to open up the space.
The Ada Flea Market is a fun place to shop because merchandise is always changing. You never know what might catch your eye, and the store is full of bargains.
Ask yourself, financially, could my family afford me not being around?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 6, 2018
By Orrie Augsburger
Adviser Assistant at
Faith Investment Services
Bluffton, 419-358-4207
Purchasing Life Insurance is not the most exciting product to buy. Some people argue that it is not a worthwhile investment. Plus, it is not easy or ‘comfortable’ discussing the “what if” scenarios that coincide with the need for life insurance.
Nonetheless, life insurance is crucial for many people; the amount needed varies and depends on your unique situation. Continually putting off the decision or not buying any life insurance could put your loved ones in an economic strain for years.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, February 26, 2018
Beginning on Thursday, ReStore Community Center will shortened the hours it will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The new schedule is:
Monday, 11-4
Tuesday, 1-6
Wednesday and Thursday, 11-4
Friday, 11-2
Closed Saturday and Sunday
ReStore will sponsor a bereavement dinner and program at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 8. Those who are grieving the loss of a family member or close friend are welcome to attend.
Rob Kanzig ReStore manager, said that those wanting to help sort donations are asked to call him at 419-558-1015.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 23, 2018
By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L
Note: Please open attachments at the bottom of this column to view resting heart rates for men and women.
If February had you thinking about Valentine’s Day, why not take a moment to assess your own heart (health)?
Heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Normal (resting) heart rates vary from person to person, depending on a number of factors or conditions.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 9, 2018
By Monty Siekerman
Reichert’s has a great selection for your Valentines sweetie, such as this red outfit shown by Lee Ann Pryor.
The local clothing store carries popular brands such as Under Armour, Sketchers, Holloway, Red Wing, Alfred Dunner, Lee and more, many at sale prices. The store is located at 111-113 S. Main, phone 419-634-2881.
Vince Reichert started the Main Street store in 1952. Fred began working there after graduating from Ohio Northern in 1977. He bought the store from his dad in 1992.
Fred says, "Stop in for your Valentine's gift for him or her, we have lots of clothing in red."
Romance book signing at Book ReViews, Bluffton, on Saturday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jan Romes, local contemporary romance author has a book signing this weekend.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.
Romes's book "Charred Snake for Two" is the newest of the author's 23 books. Her book credits include:
• Wine and Sweat Pants Series -
Book 1, No Sweat Pants Allowed - Wine Club
Book 2, Sipping Sangria
Book 3, Merlot in Maine
The author also has a series of four books under the title "Texas Boys Falling Fast," plus 13 other romance books.