Twin sisters Doris and Valoris Scrivens Bielawski mark 70 years together
Elyria feature on Doris Scrivens and Valoris Bielawski, twins born August 14 1916 in Lorain, sharing a lifetime since birth and now celebrated at the August Twins festival and ITA conventions. Doris has a son Ken Kranyak and grandchildren. Valoris is married to Frank Bielawski with no children.
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Twin sisters share decades of bond and bold plans
Doris and Valoris, lifelong twins from Elyria Township and Amherst, recall childhood poverty, dressing alike, and their unbreakable friendship. They plan a joint 100th birthday open house at Valoris’s home from 2 to 6 p.m., hoping to reminisce with about 100 guests.
New local organization brings families together
Gloria Knoland and Alexis Lynk form Lorain County chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc to unite families. Eighteen women plan age targeted outings and community service, including teen pre marital sex and birth control education, a scholarship fund, and a future workshop. The chapter aims to model positive behavior for black youth and expand with new members via 323 4901.
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