December 2020

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James A. “Jim” Griffith, age 72, passed away at his residence in Lakeview on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Robert and Vesta (Miller) Griffith. 

James retired from Proctor & Gamble of Lima, where he worked as a product manager.  James was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He served in the Mediterranean as a Crew Chief on the Aircraft Carrier the John F. Kennedy.  He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge of Lakeview.

He is survived by his two sisters: Mary Bea Agin of Ada and Bobbie (Lee) Hansel of Livingston, N.J.

It was James’ wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Jupiter and Saturn will be easy to see with the unaided eye by looking toward the southwest just after sunset

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FROM NASA - Skywatchers are in for an end-of-year treat tonight, Dec. 21.

What has become known popularly as the “Christmas Star” is an especially vibrant planetary conjunction easily visible in the evening sky over the next two weeks as the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn come together, culminating on the night of Monday, Dec. 21.

In 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope to the night sky, discovering the four moons of Jupiter – Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

but the journey to get a vaccine to market is complex • Here's a detail explanation from Karen Kier

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By Karen L. Kier RPh,
on behalf of the ONU HealthWise Team
Many news reports are focusing on vaccines and the ONU HealthWise Pharmacy is receiving questions related to vaccine development. Here's a detailed vaccine explanation from Karen Kier.

All vaccines have to follow the same steps from concept to availability for the public. Each vaccine takes a different amount of time to get to market based on how quickly manufacturers provide information on each step. 

Website reads: "Wilson’s rich history of hand-crafting leather footballs in Ada, Ohio, for over 70 years"

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The Icon checked out Wilson’s website for a little Christmas shopping and discovered Wilson has created a “retro” series of leather goods titled “1914 Leather Accessories Collection.”

It uses the Village of Ada in promoting the series. Here’s how it reads:
Leather
A “W” inscribed pebbled leather swatch adorns the exterior of the 1914 backpack and weekender as a nod to Wilson’s rich history of hand-crafting leather footballs in Ada, Ohio, for over 70 years.

Weekend doctor

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By Abby Maas, APRN-CNP
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology

Vaginal discharge is the fluid or mucous that comes from the vagina. This is a common concern among women and leads many to see their healthcare provider. Vaginal discharge can be normal unless it occurs with itching, burning, or other bothersome symptoms. Different causes of vaginal discharge can cause similar symptoms. It is recommended to seek examination to determine the cause of a vaginal discharge.

Flu treatment options explained

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This story provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

Flu season is here, and that means you or a loved one might have been diagnosed with the flu.

Can the Flu Be Treated?

Yes—the flu can be treated with antiviral medications.

Antivirals are medications that fight the flu in your body. These medications are not sold over the counter. They require a prescription from your doctor.

Antivirals are different from antibiotics because antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections — not viral infections.

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Jeffrey Dean Hinds, 68, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 1:50 a.m. at the Pecan Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas.

He was born on June 18, 1952, to Glenn E. and Rosabelle “Rosie” (Warrington) Hinds. His father survives in Ada and his mother preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2008.

Also surviving is his daughter, Racheal Hinds Williams of Upper Sandusky; three grandsons: Bradley Baird, Logan Coleman and Jackson Snook all of Upper Sandusky; a sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Mick Harpel of Kenton.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

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Here are holiday hours for the Alger Public Library.

• Closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 23.
• Closed Dec. 24 and 25
• Open back for regular hours at 10am Monday December 28th
• Closing early at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31
• Closed Friday, Jan. 1 
• Open back for regular hours Monday, Jan. 4

As always our online catalog is available 24/7 at https://ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/alg/ and our Hoopla catalog at hoopladigital.com  

Stacey Hensley, Director 
Alger Public Library
100 W. Wagner St.

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Terri Sue Hites-Suter, 72, died Dec. 17, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Terri was born August 18, 1948, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late David and Myra (Cox) Grant. On Sept. 25, 2000 she married Walter "Steve" Suter who survives.

Terri graduated from Upper Scioto Valley High School and later graduated from beauty school. Terri had taught at Ohio State Beauty Academy in Lima and retired from Hardin County Job and Family Services. She was a member of the Roundhead United Methodist Church. 

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Timothy Ray Dyer, II, 45, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 12:04 a.m. at Milan General Hospital in Milan, Tennessee.

He was born on July 29, 1975, in Kenton, Ohio to Timothy R. and Rhonda K. Dyer, Sr. and they survive in Ada.  

Timothy worked as a Supervisor for Reinhausen Manufacturing in Tennessee.

Also surviving are his three daughters: Maggie L. Dyer of Ada, and twins, Amanda Mae Dyer of Ada and Abby Kay Dyer of Medina, Tennessee; a sister, Rebecca (Nickie) Suarez of Ada; a nephew, Vincent Suarez; paternal grandmother, Rose Marie Dyer; and maternal grandmother, Lucille Cheney.

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