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Meighbors as; News Herald, Port Clinton, Ohio, Tuesday, January 1 1 2005 Annie's Mailbox A history lesson 1 887 map of Danbury, Catawba townships donated to Marblehead Lighthouse Society i i iff! Clemons gave each of his 15 children a home of their own when they married. The Rev. Braithwaite was a Methodist minister serving the Lakeside community and was the founder and editor of the "Lakeside Courier," now known as the "Peninsula News." He added on to the house, doubling its size, and his wife, Julia Ann McCoy Braithwaite, named the estate "Glacial Cove" Mrs. Cawrse claims her family kept seeing and hearing a happy female ghost, who whistled and sang little songs to herself through the years and generations. They called her "Cousin Kate Clemons." It is said that her crypt was in the basement of the house and, in the old section of the basement, there is a very large stone in the wall that could be of a proper size for that purpose.

Contributed photo Jane and Robert Cawrse hold the map they donated to the Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society. Jane (Braithwaite) and Robert Cawrse have donated a copy of a map titled, "Danbury and Catawba Island Township, Ottawa County, Ohio, 1887" to the Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society. It belonged to her grandparents when they lived in Marblehead. The map is dated 1887 and is drawn on linen. Measuring 42 inches long by 30 inches wide, it was mounted on two black wooden rollers and rolled from both ends.

At one point in time, it was covered with a shiny shellac or varnish that is now cracking away from the fabric. The map shows it was "Drawn by O.T. Smith, C.E. from factual survey and official records" and "U.S. Coast Guard Survey" charts.

The original map was taken to the Center for Archival Collections Preservation Lab and, on Taking a spin Lc 7- ered it her second home. She and her husband inherited it and moved into the house after their retirement. They recently moved from the house to The Vineyard on Catawba Island. Earle Simpson Braithwaite, Jane's father and a Cleveland dentist, inherited the house from his father and he and his family used it as a summer home, so she spent a lot of time in Marblehead and has always consid Blood drive Saturday on Catawba There will be a bloodmobile from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday at the Catawba Community Hall, 3307 NW Catawba Road. For an appointment, call Trudy at 419-797-2329. Walk-ins are welcome after 9 a.m. Identification is Births Darr Jennifer (DeVore) and Dan Darr, 30191 Cedar Valley Drive, Northwood, are the parents of twin daughters born Dec. 30 at The Toledo Hospital.

Lindsay Lou was born at 8:25 a.m., weighed 5-pounds, 6-ounces and was 18 12 inches long. Emily Danielle was born at 8:27 a.m., weighed 3-pounds, 15-ounces and was 17 inches long. Grandparents are Barney Darr of Oak Harbor and Steve and Norma Kirian of Oak Harbor. Great-grandparents are Mid Wodrich of Lake Wales, Fla. and the late Lowell Wodrich and Gloria DeVore of Toledo.

classified Goldstein-Powell Nicole Leigh Goldstein and Gregory Steven Powell, 863 Sandusky County Road 268, Clyde, are the parents of a 2-pound, 3-ounce daughter, Holly Marie, born Dec. 29 at The Toledo Hospital. She was 14 inches long. Grandparents are Vickie and Larry Goldstein of Oak Harbor, Ron and Shelia Powell of Oak Harbor and Judy and Ernie Gill of Clyde. Great-grandparents Dennis and Joan Hamann of Oak Harbor, Darlene Goldstein of Oak Harbor and Bill and Betty Walter of North Ridgeville; and great-great-grandmother Florence Miller of Oak Harbor.

ads get results Alec Meacham, 3 12, takes a spin in his driveway at his home in (out of picture), keeps a watchful eye. Ask Jenny about her behavior By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I'm a 12-year-old girl attending a local middle school. I enjoy eating lunch with my friends and socializing during that time. My friends and I usually sit at the same table every day. On one particular day, someone took our table before we got there.

So my friend, "Alice," suggested we sit with "Jenny," who seemed happy to have our company. Jenny is nice, but very different. During lunch, she talked to herself and made odd sound effects, did these short skits in which she performed all of the parts, and told unfunny jokes while she pretended to eat our food. We all laughed at her jokes in order to be polite. It was OK to sit with Jenny that one day, but for the past week or so, she's asked to sit with us every single day.

We have never refused, for fear of hurting her feelings. (She doesn't have any other friends to sit with.) Jenny behaves in the same odd way all the time, and I don't know how much more of it I can stand. Three of us asked Alice if she knew what we could do, and Alice became angry, so we didn't bring up the subject again. But I can tell that Alice is annoyed with Jenny, too. What should we do? At My Limit Dear Limit: It's possible that Jenny is suffering from Tburette's syndrome or some neurological impairment that interferes with her control over her actions.

Instead of ditching her, why not ask Jenny, gently, if she is aware that her behavior is a little odd and maybe she could talk to her doctor about it. It may open up a frank and helpful discussion. Dear Annie: This is in re-' sponse to "No Grimm Step-mom," who asked how long she is expected to pay for her stepson's education. As a college counselor and financial adviser, I often get the question of how long to keep paying for a child's education. I have come up with a series of questions for parents to analyze: 1.

Does the student have a focused goal, such as an advanced degree and teaching credentials, as opposed to changing majors every year? 2: Is the student carrying a reasonable full-time load (12 hours or more)? 3. Is the student making reasonable progress, taking required courses and making at least a average? 4. Can you afford to continue to make this investment in his future? If the answers are all "yes," then continue to pay. If not, tell your child to make the answers "yes," otherwise the answer to any checkbook request is NO. Dr.

D. in Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Tallahassee: Thank you for clarifying the difference between a perpetual student and one who is actively pursuing specific goals. Your letter will help parents decide if they are simply throwing money down a long drain or assisting their child in achieving success. Here's one more: Dear Annie: If "No Grimm Stepmom" wants to discontinue paying tuition, the son will probably be advised by the financial aid department at his university to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.org).

If the student is under age 24, the parents will still be responsible for the student's loans. The parents and student, however, can work it out so their son is responsible for the loans once he or she graduates. I have taken this route throughout my college career. Even though I live on my own and support myself, I have to use my parents' information to receive financial aid. This is fine with me, because I do not have to pay back the loans until I graduate, and I plan to do so without my parents' money.

Twenty-Two-Year-Old Student In North Carolina Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, veteran editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to an-n iesmailbox(AT)comcast. net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, care of Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Suite 700, Los Angeles, Calif.

90045. the advice of experts there, was sent on to the Large Format Digital Media Lab at Bowling Green State University. The original map has been sealed in an archivally safe environment and the copy has been framed and will hang in the museum at the on-site keeper's house at the Marblehead State Park. A CD was made from the original map and a copy printed. Copies can now be printed from the CD when needed.

Jane has given the following account of her family: Her grandfather, The Rev. John Thomas Norwood Braithwaite, bought the house and its surrounding 12 acres at 421 E. Main St. in 1915, for the sum of $2,500 from the estate of Milo Clemons. Alexander Clemons built the house as a wedding gift for his son.

It is said that Alexander MENUS The following menus are available next week at the above senior centers at a suggested donation of $2.50 for those over age 60 and $4.25 for those under age 60. Call by noon the day before for reservations. Wednesday: Baked veal patty, au gratin potatoes, Scandinavian vegetables, white bread. Thursday: Smoked sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, bread, grape juice. Friday: Winter Festival Chili mac, green bean, fruit, whole wheat bread, tapioca pudding.

Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Centers are closed. Jan. 18: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Oven-fried chicken, okra and stewed potato, dinner roll, mixed melon balls, dream bars. Jan. 19: Roasted pork chop, cornbread dressing, creamy coleslaw, Harvard beets, whole wheat bread, cinnamon applesauce. Chef salads are available Tuesdays and Fridays. Menus are subject to change without notice.

ELMORE SENIOR DINING SITE, corner of Ohio 51 and Witty Road at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested $2 donation for meals.

Beginning line dancing at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Community Center, 319 Toledo Elmore. Cards will not played at The Com- munity Center until spring. Jan, 1 1 Impressions by George Rodawalt. Jan.

13: Winter Festival activities. Jan. 18: Blood pressure checks by Bill Sorg. Jan. 20: Bob Eickel from city council will talk about Elmore's past and present plans.

Menus Wednesday: Pork with apples, sauerkraut, boiled potatoes, green beans almandine, rye bread, purple plums. Thursday: Oven-fried parmesan chicken breast, okra and stewed tomatoes, baked sweet potato, mixed melon balls, dinner roll and cookie bar. Friday: Lasagna, Brussels sprouts, garlic bread, peaches and pears medley, chocolate pudding. The dining site is a collaborative effort of the Ottawa County Commissioners, the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, the Village of Elmore and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elmore. Reservations are required by call calling 1-877-862-1122 or r.

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Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. People 60 or older are eligible to attend. Cards played after each meal.

Exercise with Stanlene Zimmerman 9 a.m. Wednesdays. Site manager is Linda Borows. Lunch served at 1 1 :30 a.m. Wednesday: Exercise class, 9 a.m.

Thursday: Computer class, 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. Friday: Bridgecards, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Center Closed.

Jan. 18: Sue Dyer of WSOS on heating information, 12:30 p.m.; euchre, 6 p.m. Jan. 19: Exercise, 9 a.m. GENOA SENIOR CENTER, 514 Main Genoa.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Center is closed Tuesdays and Fridays. Lunch is served between 11:30 a.m.

and noon and reservations are due by noon the day before by calling 419-855-4491. Cards are played at 12:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday, $1 charge per person. Wednesday: Winter Fest -weigh-in, 10:30 a.m.; Site Council meeting, 10:30 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m. Thursday: Craft demonstration with Noreen, 10 a.m.; ice cream sundaes, noon; card bingo, 1 p.m.

Friday: Site closed. Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Site Closed. Jan.

18: Site closed. Jan. 19: Weigh-in, blood sugarpressure checks, 10:30 a.m.; Blizzards! Revisit some of the blizzards, 11:30 a.m.; cards, 12:30 a.m. PORT CLINTON SENIOR CENTER, 320 E. Third St.

Lunches served five days a week; and low-impact exercises are at intermittent times during the month. For meal reservations, call 419-734-1 481 one day in advance. Euchre is played at 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month; there will be chair yoga at 11:30 a.m. each Thursday.

Wednesday: 60 Clinic, call 41 9-734-6800 for an appointment. Thursday: Chair yoga, 11:30 a.m.; pinochle, 1 p.m. Friday: Free blood pressure checks by Edgewood, 12:15 p.m. Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr.

Day Center Closed. Jan. 18: Exercise with Jane, 11:15 a.m.; euchre, 1 p.m. Jan. 19: Potluck, 5 p.m., chili and soups, with prize raffle drivings.

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