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Pandora UMC presents Christmas cantata Sunday

The Pandora United Methodist Church choir will be presenting their Christmas cantata, “Shout the Good News!” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service, at 108 E. Washington St. (St. Rt. 12), Pandora. 

Refreshments will be available in the fellowship hall afterward the service. 

The cantata was written by written by Lloyd Larson. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.

All are welcome to attend.

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Grandey selected to inaugural class

He's now a Baseball Vs. Cancer Ambassador; university baseball team has raised over $50,000 to the organization

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Vs. Cancer program welcomes its inaugural class of Vs. Cancer Ambassadors, including James Grandey, head baseball coach at Bluffton University.

Comprised of current and former coaches, players and members of the press, Baseball Vs. Cancer Ambassadors represent the athletic community’s shared resolve to raise awareness and funds for a world without childhood brain tumors.

“I am honored to have been selected as one of the first Vs. Cancer Ambassadors,” said Grandey.

While the music lasts

Bluffton Junior High strings entertained residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home with holiday music on Wednesday. Directed by Rachael Lewis, this was their third performance of the day. They first performed for Head Start youth, then at the Allen County Museum, and finally at MMH.

When to lie to your children

A mother's musings

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.

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Tree of Remembrance service Dec. 8

Conducted by Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services

The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one and the Tree of Remembrance memorial service provides a forum where families can come together to express their grief, but also find peace for years to come.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services will hold its  Tree of Remembrance memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 8, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.

Persons attending may begin arriving at 1 p.m. A brief memorial service is at 2 p.m.

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

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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