I have received several calls recently about flags being improperly flown along Route 20 from Painesville into the Mentor area. I understand the frustration of some of the callers.
The weather has been inclement and the flag should not be flown during these conditions unless it is an all-weather flag.
If the flag has become tattered or faded, it is best to take it down and either replace it or fly none at all.
The United States Flag Code Title 4, Section 6, paragraph (A) spells out how the flag should be illuminated and when.
Paragraph (C) explains the proper time and occasions for display.
If you are unsure, check out “The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions” online at http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL30243.pdf.
With spring so close, be sure to get the new flags ready for the days when sunshine will replace snowfall.

Fairport fish fry
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7754, 540 New St. in Fairport Harbor, will host a fish fry Feb. 28 at the post home. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Shrimp dinners also will be offered.
For details, call the post home at 440-352-1123.

Painesville Legion serving 
Sunday breakfast
American Legion Post 336, 60 Chester St. in Painesville, will be serving breakfasts from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday through the end of May.
The menu will contain meals ranging in price from $3 to $6. For details, call the post home at 440-357-7711.

Junior girls serve dinner
Painesville VFW Junior Girls Unit 2585, 570 Liberty St. in Painesville, will host a rigatoni dinner and bake sale from 1 to 4 p.m. March 2 at the post home. Dinner will be $6 and includes rigatoni, meatballs, salad and bread. For details, call the post home at 440-354-9090.

Lucky Shoots Saturday 
in Madison
American Legion Post 112, 6671 Middle Ridge Road in Madison, will host Lucky Shoots beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturdays through March 15. Sign-ups begin at 9 a.m. and breakfast for the shooters is $2.50; breakfast for everyone else is $5. For details, call the post home at 440-428-7893.

Veterans dinner 
offered in Kirtland
Veterans Hospitality Dinner will be served beginning at 6 p.m. March 19 at Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. The dinner is free for veterans and their families. This is a family event to bring together area veterans in appreciation of their service. The dinner also will offer activities for children. Please register in advance at ghostriderfoundation@gmail.com to assure adequate food. For details, call 440-463-5400.

Abbey Rodeo appears 
at Willoughby VFW
Willoughby VFW Post 1500 will host the fifth annual fundraising spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. March 22 at the post, 38295 Pelton Road in Willoughby. Entertainment by Abbey Rodeo will follow dinner. Proceeds from the event benefit “The Littlest Heroes,” VFW charities and local veterans in need.
Tickets are $18 a person and might not be available the night of the event because of advance sales. For tickets, call the post home at 440-951-9233.

Chili cook-off at Willowick post
American Legion Post 678, 570 E. 328th St. in Willowick, will host a chili cook-off at 3 p.m. March 23 at the post home. Entry fee for chili is $20 and to try a bowl, the cost will be $5. Call Kevin Carroll, commander, for information about the cook-off at 440-567-1847.

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