Flu fears change plans for 14th annual Great Candy Giveaway at The Oaks, Oak Pointe
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
With fears of influenza on the minds of many, and considering the recent announcement that children under age 18 are restricted from Parkview Health facilities, a popular holiday event is facing changes this year.
The Oaks and Oak Pointe’s 14th annual Great Candy Giveaway will be presented differently this year to protect the health of seniors living in those facilities. The event will be held this Saturday, October 24, from 6-8 p.m. as originally planned – but with changes.
According to hospital spokesman Richard Beemer, families must stay in their vehicles when they arrive at The Oaks. Once on campus, Whitley County Sheriff’s reserve deputies will direct vehicle traffic through a predetermined route. Instead of receiving Halloween candy directly from The Oaks and Oak Pointe residents, Parkview staff will present each child with a bag of candy.
Vehicles will then be directed toward a campus exit.