Flag disposal ceremony planned,
info available on proper flag display

The annual flag disposal ceremony by the Monroe County American Legion Auxiliary will be held at the Chili Post #1830, Chili Scottsville Road, Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. The ceremony is the proper way to dispose of torn and tattered flags.

County President Ina Jane Donaldson, Chili Unit, County Commander Finn Donaldson, Chili Post and guest speaker Tracy Logel, Town of Chili supervisor, will be on hand. Posting of colors will be the Red Knights, Chili Color Guard and the Lady Liberties, Chili Color Guard.

The officers of Chili Post will be in charge of the disposing of flags. Refreshments will be provided. Sharon Beeke of Harvey C. Noone, Churchville, is in charge of the program. All are welcome.

A national veterans service organization hopes to help educate the public on the proper display of America's colors by offering a free pamphlet called How To Display Our Flag.

How To Display Our Flag explains the proper etiquette for showing the American flag and contains a list of days when the flag is traditionally displayed, such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and many others. This informative pamphlet also provides instruction on how the flag should be displayed on a variety of specific occasions such as funerals, parades or public functions.

Single copies of the pamphlet can be downloaded free by visiting www.unitedspinal.org and clicking on "Our Free Publications." Multiple copies may be ordered by calling 1-800-444-0120.