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?
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.
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.
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.
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)
First United Methodist Church carolers with assistance from Ada Public Library helped bring Christmas to Ada on Monday evening. The carolers were part of a church live nativity. A visit from Santa was sponsored by the library. It was all part of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Merry on Main celebration. Ken Collins shares this and several additional photos. Watch for more photos all weeklong.
