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December 2019

When to lie to your children

A mother's musings
Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
When is it appropriate to lie to your children?

The reason I'm even asking myself that question is because my father-in-law has severe dementia/Alzheimer's and there are scenarios where lying to him is actually the best thing to do for him, in that moment.

When my father-in-law first went into the nursing home, he was perpetually panicky about the cost of his care and would demand my husband tell him how much was in his bank account. In this case, lying to him was the best thing to do.

So, when is it appropriate to lie to your children?

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Are you bringing Santa to town?

If so, let the Icon know - we will post your announcement
Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Icon asks local organizations who sponsor a visit from Santa Claus this month to notify the Icon.

We will post all Santa visits in advance on the Icon that are open to the public. Send us the name of your organization or business with the date and time of the visit.

Send information to: [email protected]. 

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Bridge offers children’s “Holiday Memories” grief support group

Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Bridge Home Health and Hospice offers “Holiday Memories” grief support program for children ages 6 to 12 who have lost a loved one, allowing them to remember those who have passed in a healthy setting. 

This event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay.

Holiday Memories is offered through Bridge’s Group S.T.A.R. (Special Times, Always Remembered). Dinner will be provided for the children and RSVP is required by Dec. 5.

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County chamber-business alliance accepting nominations for citizen of the year

among other awards
Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service Awards, Women LEAD Professional Excellence Award, Young Professional Leadership Award, and (new this year) Emerging Business Award.

CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  Criteria for each award is as follows:

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Meet Ada's varsity cheerleaders

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Membes of the varsity Ada cheerleading squad, from left: Madison Deatharage, Madison Park, Nora Dellifield, Coco McLaughlin, Barrette Jones, Kylie Lucas and Molly Zimmerman. (Cort Reynolds photo)

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Read about how she and her husband met - it involves an onion toss

December's Vancrest resident spotlight is on Emma Spradlin
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The December Vancrest resident spotlight shines on 101-year-old Emma Spradlin, who lived most of her life in Hardin County. Here’s her story:

Emma was born in Kentucky, where attended a  small school until her family moved to Ohio.  

She picked onions at a farm in McGuffey. There she met her future husband, and says the meeting was memorable: he threw an onion at her.  

The couple was married in Kentucky and eventually had nine children, as Emma puts it: “We greatly enjoyed a large family.” She adds that her favorite occupation was being a mother. 

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Pharmacists recognized for accomplishments

ONU student chamber earns national awards
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The Ohio Northern University student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) earned several awards at the organization’s recent annual meeting.

The ONU chapter received the 2019 NCPA Student Chapter of the Year Award. This award is given to the student chapter that demonstrates excellence throughout the year in promoting independent pharmacy and advocating for the profession.

Evaluation of chapters is based upon criteria such as program originality, innovation, number of chapter members involved, impact on the community, benefit to student chapter members, and collaboration with independent pharmacies and health care organizations.

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It's a winter wonderland at New Leaf

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Don't miss the winter wonderland at New Leaf Landscape Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada.

The shop has a family-friendly holiday display plus unique decorations, trees, wreaths and greenery, chocolate peanut cluster candies, and lots more.

Phone: 419-634-0351 and check photos and video below. 
www.newleafgardencenter.com

 

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Bridge Hospice host Light Up a Life events

Posted by Icon K on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Bridge Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will host its annual “Light Up a Life” tree-lighting ceremonies in Bowling Green and Findlay in December. 

Through a tree-lighting and candle-lighting ceremony, loves ones who have passed will be honored. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Bowling Green ceremony is Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room at Heritage Corner, located at 1069 Klotz Road, Bowling Green.

The Findlay ceremony is Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in The Chapel at Birchaven Village,15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.

All are invited to attend. For more information, contact Bridge Hospice at 419.423.5351.

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St. Paul’s UCC presents children’s Christmas musical Dec. 15

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, December 3, 2019

St. Paul’s UCC presents a children’s Christmas musical "It All Happened In The Country" on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the church, 4443 Township Rd. 25 (St. Paul's Rd.), Ada. 

About the play
Daniel and Chelsea, two city slickers, get stranded in the country and find out there is more to Christmas than the hustle and bustle of presents and decorations. With the help of Cora May, cousin Luther, Uncle Yule and Granny, they learn the story of Christ's birth and how it all happened in the country...the countryside of Bethlehem.

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