Aunt Holly brings holiday cheer to Lorain County schools
Lorain resident Jean Schaeffer lures Christmas joy as Aunt Holly, belting red attire and touring schools nursing homes clubs and churches for 30 years. Her act ends with a reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas and has touched thousands, supported by a scrapbook of thanks and clippings.
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Lorain
Cleveland
Jing-a-ling
Lorain County
Aunt Holly
Nick
Holly
Jean Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Ohio Arts Council
International Platform Association
Schaeffers
William
John
Aunt Holly’s Advent of Lorain County Theater Spirit
Jean Schaeffer, famed for Aunt Holly, began in Amherst schools and Higbee’s meals. Her long career blends theater, community leadership, and annual Christmas performance, with Lorain County ties and a life in local arts.
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Powers Elementary
Amherst
Lorain
Elyria
Uncle Mistletoe
Higbees
Tane
Narda
Snow Princess
Elf
Schaeffer
Aunt Holly
Theater-In-The-Round Workshop Players
Arena Theater
Lorain County
Pontiac
Mich
Ward- Belmont College
Nashville Tenn
Mary Martin
Minnie Pearl
Homemade decorations cherished for years
Homemade ornaments capture the season, using balloons starch and thread to craft delicate balls. Glue projects add stained glass style hangings, with gold cord shapes, color accents, and optional glitter or sequins. Drying takes hours to days, avoid heat to prevent wax paper sticking.
Grandfather’s unselfish life shapes a grandson’s path
May 26 1974 Steve Wolfe reads a eulogy for Maurice Serow his step grandfather who died suddenly. Wolfe recalls lessons of kindness time spent together and writing influence that guided him to become a lawyer. He says Serow gave love attention and moral support more than material wealth.
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Steve Wolfe
Temple University
Maurice Serow
Steve
Pop
Steven E. Wolfe
Feasterville
Wolfe
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C-T
Janine Exner
Colony Club
Santa Claus
Oberlin
Wilma Hunt
Michigan
Roy
Jean
Heide Mack
Christian Science Monitor
Howard Johnson's
Darrell Sifford
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