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Page 10A THE BEACON October 2019 Grant Supports Technology at Lawrenceburg Public Library The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Lawrenceburg Public Library District (LPLD) to help support the library’s technology program. The $1,000 grant to the Lawrenceburg Public Library was recommended by DCF Board member Ramzi Nuseibeh. Mr. Nuseibeh made a recommendation to DCF Board member Ramzi Nuseibeh, right, presents check to Barbara Bonney, Director of the Lawrenceburg Public Library District. support technology use because of LPLD’s many years of service to a diverse local population. What Does Your Family Stand For? By Merrill Hutchinson Remember the song by John Mellencamp, “You’ve Got to Stand for Somethin’”? If not, I encourage you to look it up. I know I’m showing my age, but good music is good, no matter how old you are. Good lessons are good, no matter how old, as well. John Mellencamp brings to light the importance of standing up for what we believe is essential. I want to take this idea and apply it to families and parenting. What do you as a parent stand for? What does your family stand for? Do your kids know what your family stands for? These questions are so incredibly important but are often not even on a parent’s radar, not to mention the kids’ radar. Why are these questions so important? For the same reason that John Mellencamp gives in his song, “You’ve got to stand for something, or you’re going to fall for anything.” All across our country, people are falling for anything. The result can be so costly for the family. The things we fall for can be so costly when they are not healthy or are downright harmful to our families. Why are we falling for so many things we know can hurt us? At the risk of stepping on people’s toes, let’s face it, we are suckers for instant gratification. “If it feels good, do it!” “I deserve to be happy!” “It’s all about MY comfort!” Should I go on? What makes the situation worse is that, in this 24/7 digital age, marketing agencies and social media platforms understand precisely what appeals to our desires. The packaging is shiny and flashy. The bold print screams, “You Need Me!” “You deserve it!” I’m as bad as anyone out there. I can rationalize nearly every decision I make. I make up excuses and then make deals with myself to soften the guilt. You know what I mean; you’re guilty just like me. We eat the chocolate cake but tell ourselves that we will run a couple of extra miles tomorrow to burn it off. That’s a bald-faced lie! So, how can you keep yourself and your family from being swept up by what feels good in the moment or the latest and greatest temptations? Let’s first ask yourself some questions: What do you stand for? Why do you stand for the things you do? Is your decision to stand for something based on a solid foundation? Is your stance based on feelings, opinions, and fleshly desires? Are there a lot of gray areas and exceptions? Is your stance easily persuaded to change? Do you sometimes describe yourself as a “go with the flow” kind of person? Sure, many decisions in life are not that important in the grand scheme of thingsthe color of your shoes, the genre of music you listen to, wheat or rye bread. Who cares, right? But plenty of decisions do matter. Not only do they matter today, but they mattered yesterday, and they will matter tomorrow. Do you stand for integrity, doing the right thing even when nobody’s watching? Do you stand for the golden rule, treating others the way you want to be treated? Do you stand for unconditional love, loving even when someone is acting unlovable? Do you stand behind your word? Yes means yes, and no means no. Do you stand behind your day’s work, an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay? Do you stand on the truth that we were all wonderfully and uniquely created by a loving God? “For you created my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13 NIV) These are the unshakable principles on which to build your life and your home. At Rock Solid Families, my wife and I see day after day what happens when couples and families operate without a solid foundation. Doing what “feels” right at the moment or what would satisfy a more immediate desire does not always mean long term happiness or peace. It often comes at the cost of hurting others, breaking trust, losing integrity, breaking up families and communities. As parents, we can’t hide our family in a cave or protect our kids from every little challenge. We can, however, help them grow to be strong in character. We can help our children develop a foundation of strong morals and values for things that mattered yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I challenge you to be more mindful in your home about taking a stand on the things that matter. I encourage you to stress these virtues on a daily basis. Don’t leave this matter to chance or public opinion. Just because everyone is doing it, doesn’t necessarily make it right. Give your kids the courage and strength to stand firm and know why and what they are standing for. That doesn’t guarantee an easy life full of pleasureseeking and fun. But it does help to ensure a person of principle who will positively impact generations to come. Remember, If you don’t stand for something, you’re going to fall for anything. 14-22 NICOLE & JOHN WUESTEFELD A Family Tradition Since 1800’s QUALITY SERVICE • COMPASSION • DEDICATION 25615 STATE ROUTE 1 • DOVER, IN (812) 576-4301 WWW.ANDRES-WUESTEFELDFH.COM THINK FAST Get a new debit card issued the same day. 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October 2019 THE BEACON Page 11A 5 7 1 9 6 3 8 4 7 3 2 5 6 4 3 8 9 2 5 2 1 3 2 9 8 7 3 4 5 4 7 8 Sudoku Sudoku is a logical puzzle game that may seem difficult at first glance, but actually it is not as hard as it looks! Fill a number in to every cell in the grid, using the numbers 1 to 9. You can only use each number once in each row, each column, and in each of the 3×3 boxes. The solution can be found on our website www.goBEACONnews.com/print_ edition. Click on the link for Sudoku and view the solution for this month and last. Good luck and have fun! M DEAR ARIE By Marie Segale marie@goBEACONnews.com Dear Marie, My mom recently retired. She has been alone since my dad died two years ago. I work full time, and I don’t see her very often. For the past six months, Mom has been looking for a companion by using online dating apps. A few days ago she informed me that she wants to send money to her new friend in Virginia. This friend told my mom that he is planning to come to see her, but he needs money to get here. To me, this situation is going to end in heartbreak for my mother. Marie, what can I do to help stop what I think is a disaster waiting to happen? Judy from Rising Sun Dear Judy, I can understand how upsetting this must be for you. I realize that you are giving us only the raw details and that there might be more to the story. Online dating can be a good tool for meeting other people with similar interests. However, I believe extreme caution must be used. Finding out how truthful the people with whom one connects is up to the user of the online dating app. Doing some investigation before you give out your phone number or email address is paramount. First, I suggest doing a background check via the internet. Look for the person on social media sites. Also, look for their pictures on scam sites. To me, when someone asks for money so that they can come to meet you, all kinds of bells, whistles and red flags go off. Warning! Is this person an adult with a job? Is this person someone who needs financial support? Are you willing to take on such an obligation? Does your mom attend church or belong to community organizations where she can meet other interesting people? Encourage her to get involved in a cause she believes in; volunteering will help her meet new people. Ask your mom these questions, or better yet, have her read this column. Have a pressing issue? Contact Marie@goBEACONnews.com By Iris and Tammy Turner Hello, my name is Iris. I am a sophisticated senior here at the shelter. I was brought to the shelter because my owner went off and left me. Thankfully, a kind neighbor took me in for a while until she was no longer able to give me the care I needed. I am a sevenyear-old female lab/shepherd mix. I love being around people, and I love kids. I think that being the only dog would be the best for me since that’s the way I have always lived. I don’t act like a senior since I still like to play and go for walks. Even though I am a senior, everyone at the shelter is treated the same, both young and old. I was not turned in because I am old, but unfortunately some pets end up at the shelter for that very reason. Just because we’re old, don’t reject us or turn us out. We have given you unconditional love all our lives, and we are not going to stop now. Yes, we may be moving a little slower, naps seem to come a little more often, and we may not always come when called the first time. It’s not that we are not listening to you; we just don’t always hear. We may need soft food because our teeth are getting bad, or our diet may change. Caring for a senior doesn’t have to be extra work. If we get the proper nutrition and daily exercise, we can have long, healthy lives. We don’t mean to become a burden. It’s just our time is not that long, and we love spending time with you. But when we’re nearing the end, we want to be with our family in a loving home. So consider adopting a senior. I am not just speaking for myself, but for all the seniors who are waiting in shelters for someone to take them home and let them live out their final years in the comfort of a loving home and Then Now, Here for You! Then & Now, Here for You! Tradition of Baking A Tradition of Baking Excellence since 1972! Excellence since 1972! Then & Now, Here for You! A Tradition of Baking A tradition Excellence of Baking since Excellence 1972! Since 1972 224 Harrison Avenue • Harrison, OH 45030 224 Harrison • OH 45030 224 513-367-6117 Harrison Avenue 513-367-6117 • • harrisonhomebakery.com • Harrison, OH 45030 513-367-6117 • harrisonhomebakery.com From a Dog’s Point of View with a family who cares. We may not have the energy of a young puppy, but we have all the love. And after a hard day at work, what’s better than coming home and relaxing with us just wanting to lay at your feet, no conversation required. As a senior, we usually have the training down, as well as being house trained. We may need a little work on that if we’ve been in the shelter for a while, but show us and it will all come back. Just remember that you will someday be a senior, and love and family mean everything. FOOTBALL Iris Okay, so Ivy Tech Community College doesn’t technically have a football team. But what it does have is more than 50 years of experience providing hands-on, high-quality career training for thousands of Hoosiers, Buckeyes, and Kentuckians. Our students earn more upon graduation than their four-year counterparts and are securing high-wage, high-demand jobs with far less cost. LOOKING FOR, OR KNOW OF SOMEONE NEEDING A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT? So consider adopting a senior. The reward will far outweigh the work. Come for a visit; I would love to meet you. 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