Balloon deliveries bloom in Portland and beyond
In Portland and across the country balloon delivery services grow as a modern gift option for Valentine's Day. Hi Balloons in Portland expanded from garage operation to a staffed shop, offering bouquets, centerpieces, stuffed animals, and even a marriage proposal delivery. The couple Paul and Brooke Schmidt run the business, serving many adults and families with daily orders around 20 to 40, citing joyful hospital room moments as their reward.
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Boston
Portland
Hi Balloons
Paul
Brooke Schmdt
H. Balloons
Schmidt
Aley
Schmidts
Scomioss
Dear Abby Advice Column Highlights and Letters
A selection of Dear Abby letters and responses covers sexual harassment in the workplace addressing EEOC rules, a nursing home staff tale of an elderly resident’s behavior, a reader’s question about Abby’s gender, and a wedding booklet promotion. The column underscores lawful avenues, safety, and personal guidance.
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Willow
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Abby
Local clubs hold meetings and reunions in Elyria area
Town Talk notes senior fellowship club hosts American Cancer Society at 9 30 a m Tuesday at the American Legion. Lorain Historical Society members meet 7 30 p m Monday at Elyria Savings Trust Co to view 50 valentines and elect five trustees. Lorain County Federation of Democratic Women installs officers February 25 at Holiday Inn with cocktails 6 p m and dinner 6 30 p m Reservations due February 20. Home Economics Association announces a spring sewing contest and style show March 9 at Lorain County Community College with a February 27 entry deadline. Avon Lake High School class of 1971 reunion needs addresses. contact Jenny Price Jones or Earl McMichiel.
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Elyria
American Cancer Society
American Legion
Ronald Feldeamp
Lorain
Lorain County Historical Society
Elyria Savings & Trust Company
Main St
Grafton
George Strom
Lorain County
Lorain County Home Economics Association
Lorain County Community College
Hors Economics
Avon Lake High School
Lynnette Collins
Debbie Depp
Sharon Fantlan
Bob Jacob
Jeff Justice
Ron Trane
Toreie Inher Mahe
Caro McCloskey
Larry McKcullen
Peggy Northrup
Roger Odom
Steve Postich
Dave Skank
Rick Schieman
Dale W. Schneider
Mary Waicak
Teresa Wooten
Jenny (Price) Jones
Earl McMichiel
Community women plan luncheons and meetings in Elyria area
A long list of club and organizational notices from Elyria area details a United Methodist Women luncheon on February 17 at First United Methodist Church with Grace Circle hosting and speaker Mrs. Michael Kotiik, plus several other meetings including AER FORCE Mothers Auxiliary, PERCEPTOR BETA DELTA Beta Sigma Phi, Elyria Woman's Club luncheon, and the Columbia Art Festival. Also notes a crime prevention talk by Deputy John Payne at Northwood Junior High and a Columbia United Methodist Church art festival with classes and demonstrations.
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United Methodist
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Grace Circle
Michael Kotiik
Lester Sheffield
Berkeley Drive
Wilford Wise
Guil Drive
Northwood Junior High School
Gulf Road
John Payne
Columbia
Columbia United Methodist Church
Royalton Road
Columbia Station
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Helpiss
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Hazel
Eugene
Ore
Crispina
Yetta
Ira
Lasky Drive
Beverly Hills
Calif
Abigail van Buren
Betty Wagner
Kathy Long
Rose Mary Goodwin
Pauline Klembeck
Jean Moran
Mary Vivian Oney
Carol Kurowski
AER Force Mothers Auxiliary
VFW Hall
S. Abbe Road
Perceptor Beta Delta
Beta Sigma Phi
Barbara Welch
Cornell
North Ridgeville
Louise Bittle
Elyria Woman's Club, Inc
Harmonius Housewives
American Home Dept
Secrist
Laureate Sigma
Joan Pais
Case Road
Treva Appleton
Lorain County Legal Secretaries Association
Holiday Inn
Barbara Krupp
PTA
Heer
Cieb
Fee Ees
Schauffer
John
Sebrety
Lyra
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Cleve
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