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The Icon spotted this ONU plate in Bluffton on a silver Volkswagen GTI.

This was the scene in the  Ada depot on Monday evening. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th annual "Merry on Main. Click here for more photos.

Ada becomes "Merry on Main"

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
“Want to take my picture?” Dancer seems to be saying.

He and Prancer (background) were a hit at Merry on Main on Monday evening in downtown Ada. The annual Chamber of Commerce “shop local” event drew a crowd of mostly children with their parents to see the live reindeer and the Grinch at the Railroad Depot and Santa at the Ada Public Library. 

Outside the Ada First United Methodist Church, a choir sang and passers-by could view a live nativity scene. Those stopping at the Depot enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies, and crafts, as well.

On hand Friday at Liberty National Bank from 2-4 p.m.

By Monty Siekerman
Red Kettle bell ringers collected donations for the Salvation Army on Saturday afternoon at Community Market.

Bell ringers will be on hand this Friday at Liberty National Bank from 2-4 p.m. and again at Community Market this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

(Editor’s note: Twenty-two years ago The Salvation Army and American Red Cross were kind, helpful, and accommodating to me and my family, as well as 229 other families, on Long Island. One need not be poor to be given help by these organizations, which assist all people in time of calamity. Give generously. Thank you. M.S.)

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