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By Paula Pyzik Scott
CORRECTION J.D. Fleece is the president of the VFW Auxiliary.
How many times have you seen a U.S. flag baking under a hot sun or stretched out in a brisk wind? The flag is considered a living symbol of the United States of America, but the fabric and thread that are the physical means of displaying love of country fade and wear under those conditions.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Rotary will host its annual Holiday Food and Wine Pairing on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. at The Inn at Ohio Northern University. The event includes live music, a holiday atmosphere and fine wines paired with delicious food.
TICKETS
$65 per person in advance includes tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets, call Laurie Laird at 419-303-0586 or Becky Neville at 419-230-2250.
ADA ROTARY CLUB HOLIDAY RAFFLE
$1/ticket or 6/$5. Win a holiday basket, wine, chocolates, local artwork and more!
The November 19 membership meeting for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will be devoted to decorating the Depot at Ada's Depot Park. At 8:30 a.m., participants will help the Village of Ada prepare for the holiday season by setting up Christmas lights.
Director Lindsay Hollar explains, "This is a quick and easy way to give back to our community while spending time with fellow members and spreading some festive cheer. We hope to see you there — many hands make light (and merry!) work!"
FROM FACEBOOK__This week the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is joined by Ada merchants and restaurants in special Third Thursday opportunities from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Participating businesses include Beatitudes Ada, Bee Home, Our Garden of Gifts, The Mercantile on Main and all restaurants.
This is the second Third Thursday event promoted by the chamber. The December Third Thursday event will take place on the 18th.
