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Persons attending may receive a personalized ornament

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Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes, Ada and Alger will hold its 15th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a Christmas tree.

RSVP by filling out the attached form or emailing the information to [email protected] by Wednesday, Dec. 5, so the ornament can be personalized in memory of someone from the family attending.

The Icon spotted MEEMAU on a silver Jeep in Bluffton. It's a Putnam County plate.

You'll see Santa, live nativity scene, real reindeer and more

By Monty Siekerman
On Monday evening you can stroll down Main Street and see Santa at the Ada Public Library, a live nativity scene and choir at the United Methodist Church, and purchase Christmas presents for family and friends.

It’s the 6th annual Merry on Main from 5-7:30 in Ada on Dec. 3.

There will be cookies and coffee at ReStore, treats at Edward Jones, live music at Streamline Insurance, and you can register for a gift certificate at The Mercantile.

Enjoyed by about 120 people

By Monty Siekerman
About 120 people enjoyed the traditional Thanksgiving dinner at ReStore on Tuesday evening. The meal consisted of turkey and ham and all of the trimmings.

ReStore has held a Thanksgiving dinner for many years as a time for family, friends, and neighbors to gather together to socialize and have a good time, as well as break bread.
 

Christmas banners and greenery adorn more than 100 light poles in Ada for the upcoming holiday season. Jeffery Nichols (top) and Eli Sexton of the street department make Main Street merry and bright on Monday. They and Cheryl Geer completed the work in one day.  (Monty Siekerman photo)

It's all part of Dec. 3 Ada chamber's "Merry on Main"

Santa will be there. So will the Grinch. There will also be live reindeer, a live nativity and choir and lots more.

Merry on Main launches Ada's holiday season celebration. The 6th annual event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, in downtown Ada. The event is sponsored by Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

Deb Curlis, chamber director says, "Stroll down Main Street Ada and enjoy some Christmas cheer on Dec. 3."

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