FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Every Christmas season, Brenda Hamlin and Sherry Agin witness the profound truth that “it’s more blessed to give than to receive.”
For decades, the Ohio Northern University staff members have facilitated a joyful, annual tradition from their desks in the Admissions Office: connecting Christmas wish lists from children in need across Hardin County with ONU students, faculty, and staff.
They’ve encountered so many cheerful givers and acts of generosity over the years that, according to Sherry, they’ve concluded “giving is good for your soul.”
By Elizabeth Montgomery, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lake Cascades Primary Care
The holiday season is often associated with gatherings, traditional meals and celebratory foods that are rich in flavor—and unfortunately, high in sodium. While salt enhances taste and preserves food, excessive sodium intake poses significant health risks, especially for individuals with cardiovascular disease.
Sodium plays an essential role in maintaining fluid balance and proper muscle and nerve function. However, consuming too much sodium leads to water retention and an increase in blood volume, which places added strain on the heart and blood vessels.
ADA __The Ada High School boys basketball team jumped out to a huge early lead and crushed visiting Vanlue 65-15 in the Blanchard Valley Conference opener on Friday, December 5.
The Bulldogs outscored the Wildcats by a whopping 31-6 margin in the first period. Ada stretched the margin to 50-10 at halftime over the outmanned visitors.
A 15-5 Bulldog second half provided the final margin of 50 in the mismatch.
Ada improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the BVC with the home victory.
SENIOR RECITAL: SOPHIA FIELDS, soprano
Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall
Sophia Fields is a senior double-major in communications and music from Lima, Ohio, studying in the studio of Lance Ashmore. Assisted by pianist Emily Hanson, her program will consist of over 13 pieces of opera and classical music. Free and open to the public.
