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Page 8A Wednesday, March 31. 2010 The Tribune, Jackson County, Ind. Jackson County Life Older gay man puzzled by rejection from young suitor town every couple of Syndoted Column ANNIE'S MAILBOX -J i4 Dear Annie: I am an 80- male and have been swept off my feet by a 55-year-old gay man. I went into this as a fling, but it soon became serious. I know several male couples who have a similar age' difference, and the relationships have worked out very well.

I was previously in a relationship that lasted more than 50 years and have been single since my partner passed away five years ago. The problem is, I have really fallen for this younger guy. He asked me to marry him twice, but each time I told him we'd have to talk it out. He agreed, but we didn't actually get around to it. Two weeks went by, and then he called to say it was over and that was it nothing.

I have left messages on his answering machine, "but have received no return calls. I still have strong feelings for him and don't know what to do. Should I close the book on this and move on, or do I keep trying to see if it might take off? N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Either he isn't interested in you any longer, or he is too temperamental to wait two weeks. His way of han- Submitted photo This horse-drawn buggy, used to deliver mail in Jackson County, is one of the many items that will be on display from 9 a.m.

to 6 p.m. May 1 at the Jackson County History Center's Crafts in the Village day at the center's Pioneer Village in Brownstown. The buggy was built in 1916 by Ahlbrand Carriage Company in Seymour. History center planning Crafts in the Village years. She gives me little to no warning, yet I drop everything to meet with her.

I have told her how I feel about the way she treats me. She says she never wants to hurt me and will try to do better, but nothing has changed. Sarah attended my son's wedding, and I realize this took time and money. It meant the world to me. I have plenty of friends in this area, but none touches my heart as Sarah does.

Do I simply accept her the way she is and be content with the small amount of interaction we have, or should I assume our friendship doesn't mean that much to her? Dont Want To Lose a Spe cial Friend Dear Don't: After 15 years of living in different states, it is inevitable that the bonds of friendship would loosen a bit. We are certain Sarah still cares about you, but you have placed the friendship much higher on your list of priorities than she has. If you want to continue to count her as a friend, we think you should accept her as she is and value the time you do get to spend together without expecting too much more. Orientation session set TRIBUNE REPORT The sign-up period for the next GED Prep and Transition To College Orientation session to be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Community Learning Center of Jackson -County, 210.

W. Second St. in Seymour, has begun. During the session, participants will fill out necessary paperwork, take assessment tests to find their starting point and then be placed in the TuesdayThursday classes. Classes, offered in partnership with McDowell Education Center, materials are free.

To register, call (812) 524-7888. Advertise in The Tribune S22-4871 or (800) 800-8212 located at North O'Brien Street. By then the Ahlbrand Company boasted "auto painting, California auto tops and auto truck tires." Today many take our current postal system for granted. Our normal daily experience with the post office usually involves only a quick trip to mail box or complaining about-he price of stamps. During the time that the buggy was used to deliver mail the price of postage would have been 2 to 3 cents.

Also at the time the post office moved more than 23 billion pieces of mail annually compared with 177 billion that passed through the mail last year. Generally, the horse and buggy system would be used when mail needed to be delivered to rural areas. The horse was able make the mail arrive faster while the buggy could handle the growing number of letters that were mailed. Just in time for summer. Great toys for your child.

Sunny Patch" VOutdoor Lifestylo i i. kco TRIBUNE REPORTS Since the United States Postal Service was founded in 1775 it has employed many different methods of delivering mail. The USPS has delivered the mail by pony, train, ship, steamboat, stagecoach, horse and buggy, airplane, automobile, and even hot air balloon. Delivering the mail has certainly come a Jong way since Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General. The Jackson County History Center has preserved a horse drawn buggy that was used to deliver mail here and that buggy will be on display May 1 during Crafts in the Village.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the center's Pioneer Village at Sugar and Walnut streets in Brownstown. There will be artists with many hand crafted items for sale along with re-enactors to demonstrate old time Delta Delta Delta Delta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met on March 2 at the Community Foundation Building. Samantha Collier called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken with 10 members present.

Tonya Grant introduced and welcomed guests, Tammy Marks-berry, Stacy Brummett and Heather Quillen. Collier reported that five members were attending Spring Conference in March. The educational was given by Jennifer Stouf-fer, who informed the members of the needs and operations of Anchor House, a Seymour homeless shelter. Chrissy Duncan gave dling your relationship strikes us as. manipulative and immature.

We know you're smitten with him, but he doesn't seem to be the best person for you. Please try to move on. Dear Annie: I've been best friends with "Sarah" since high school. We stayed close as we grew up, married and had kids. Sarah moved to another state 15 years ago.

The problem is, she seldom calls. I hear from her twice a year if I'm lucky. In response, I phone her only four or five times a year, so I don't overload her. She rarely returns my calls, although if I sound distressed and tell her I need her, she will call back immediately. Every Christmas and birthday, we exchange gifts.

I send a prompt thank-you note or phone her. Sarah rarely lets me know my gifts were received. She has a lot of family here and comes to 4 Li, i jt I 4 i' Is xaci 110 life skills. Also, all the buildings and museums will be open with historical interpreters on hand to answer any questions. The center has preserved a very interesting artifact in the mail buggy that will appeal to all.

Children will love to hear the stories of how mail used to be delivered with help of a horse, and those who are older will marvel at how far the Postal Service has come an'd changed when it comes to delivering our mail. The mail delivery buggy was built in 1916 in Seymour by the Ahlbrand Carriage Company. The company's slogan was "manufacturers of 'built to wear' buggies." In 1887, a Sanborn Fire Insurance map shows the Ahlbrand Carriage Company being located on- the west side of Carter Street between Tipton and Bruce streets. Over the next several decades the company expanded and in 1924 appears to be Sorority details on the ways and means T-Shirt sale and bake sale for Spring Conference. Brendo Grillo gave the philanthropic report.

Jan Engel's Relay for Life team raised $852 from a recent pancake breakfast. Camp Crop brought in $1,194 to be donated to United Way, Anchor House, the Jackson County Learning Center and Foundation Scholarship Fund. Registration for Komen for the Cure in April is still open via Internet. For information, contact Julia Aker. Golfers and sponsors also are needed for the Nick Personett Golf Scramble on April 24.

The cost is $55 per player or $220 per team. Information and regis- Sevmour and Stores. i tration forms can be found on Delta Delta's Web site, www.deltadelta esa.shutterfly.com. Jan Engle reported on geranium sales. Many colors and sizes are available at $3.50, $13 and $17.

Orders are due at next meeting. Money raised will go toward the disas ter, fund and local charities. Order information can be found at www. deltadeltaesa.shutter-. fly.com.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Foundation Building. Members are reminded to bring their Palles Athene hours and geranium orders. Musician to perform TRIBUNE REPORTS Nashville recording artist Darla McFadden will appear in concert at 10:15 a.m. April 11 at First United Methodist Church, 201 E.

Third St. -in Seymoun The public is invited to this performance of gospel music. During her 21 years of ministry, McFadden has pursued her calling across the United States, according a press release from the church. Her latest project, "Crossroads," has put McFadden on the national gospel music charts. McFadden recently was nominated for theDove Award, gospel music's highest honor.

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