Not Nice to Keep Score on Gifties and Cards
Dear Doormat says she has enjoyed small kindnesses for friends and coworkers but feels used as she treats Evelyn and others to coffee gifts and a birthday book. Amy advises dialing back niceness, stopping gift exchanges, and avoiding treating relationships as a scoring system. The advice emphasizes friendship as mutual intimacy, not gifts, and warns against keeping score or resenting lack of reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Evelyn
Doormat
Bette Davis
Cicero
Dear Amy Advice Column About Trust And Parenting
A reader asks if a fiancée should end contact with a male friend who admits past flirtations. Amy cautions letting relationships breathe and suggests involving the friend in a dinner to observe dynamics before marriage. A child shares a view that a mother’s last name should not define her, echoing MLK Jr. on character over name.
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Amy
Carl
Melissa Kobb Engaged to Matthew Turchan in Amherst
Melissa Kobb of Elyria and Memphis and Matthew Turchan of Elyria announce their engagement. Kobb is a 1999 Elyria High and 2002 Bowling Green State graduate and restaurant manager. Turchan attended Parma Senior High and is also a restaurant manager. The wedding will be July 24 at St Peter's United Church of Christ in Amherst with the Rev. Mark Pemberton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Struhar
Elyria
Michael Kobb
Memphis
Tenn
Melissa Kobb
Matthew Turchan
Alan Turchan
Miss Kobb
Elyria High School
Bowling Green State University
Parma Senior High School
St Peter's United Church of Christ In
Amherst
Mark Pemberton
Local couples celebrate milestone wedding anniversaries
Elyria couple Mr and Mrs Donald Haas marked 60 years since their May 29 1944 wedding at First Baptist Church Elyria officiated by Rev J Irving. He retired after 40 years at Am Ship Lorain and she after 25 years as industrial nurse at General Industries. They have Timothy and Kathy Risher of Elyria, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A family dinner celebrated. Robert and Mary Louise Mohler plan a 50th anniversary open house June 13 2 to 4 pm at Pittsfield Town Hall. They wed June 12 1954 at Pittsfield Congregational Church with Rev Lynn Partridge. He retired from Oberlin College as central heating plant manager. she retired from Wellington Schools teaching music and special education. They enjoy farming, gardening and time with four grandchildren. Walt and Jane Tuttle of Grafton observed their 50th anniversary. They wed April 10 1954 in Dry Creek Kentucky home of the bride's parents. He joined U S Steel in 1953, drafted 1954, served until 1956, then retired 1986 after 32 years. They like flea markets, hunting, fishing, quilting, birdwatching and family. They belong to Old Regular Baptist Church and are parents of Dale Elyria David LaGrange and Philip Wellington, with five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Their anniversary luncheon for over 50 guests was at LaGrange United Methodist Church Hall.
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Donald Haas
Elyria
First Baptist Church
J. Irving
Haas
Am Ship
Lorain
General Industries
Timothy
Kathy Risher
Robert
Mary Louise Mohler
Pittsfield Town Hall
Pittsfield Congregational Church
Lynn Partridge
Mohler
Oberlin College
Dry Creek
Tuttle
U.S. Steel
Old Regular Baptist Church
Dale
David
LaGrange
Philip
Wellington
Wedding notices free but late fee applies
The Chronicle Telegram offers wedding engagement and anniversary announcements at no charge and asks for labeled photos. Photos must be identified on back and can be scanned if dropped off or emailed. A $30 late fee applies for announcements submitted 60 days after the ceremony.
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The
Chronicle-Telegram
Lfreeman
Chronicletelegram.com
Chronicle- Telegram
Laurie Freeman
Orenrail Hreeman
Engagement of Melissa Sue Kocsis to Daniel Frabotta
Mr and Mrs Richard Kocsis of LaGrange announce the engagement of daughter Melissa Sue to Daniel Mark Frabotta son of Mr and Mrs Paul Frabotta of Grafton. Melissa is Keystone High School 1963 and Bryant and Stratton College 1996 graduate. Daniel is a 1991 Midview High School graduate. Both work as paramedics with LifeCare. Wedding vows set for Sept 4 at St Jude Catholic Church with Rev Frank Kosem officiating.
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Richard Kocsis
LaGrange
Melissa Sue
Daniel Mark Frabotta
Paul Frabotta
Grafton
Kocsis
Keystone High School
Bryant and Stratton College
Midview High School
St. Jude Catholic Church
Frank Kosem
Club Notices: Various local meetings and events
A list of community notices including Al Anon meetings at 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Wellington, Altrusa meetings, Amherst Homemakers season ending, ballroom dance classes, Black River Historical Society gathering, Dad boot camp, Catholic youth picnic, genealogy and support groups, walks program, corporate counsel seminar, North Olmsted guest speaker, planned trips, TOPS groups in Amherst and Elyria, garden club gathering, and other local club activities. Includes contact numbers and locations across Lorain, Cuyahoga, and surrounding counties.
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Al-Anon
Bennett St
Wellington
Altrusa International, Inc
Christ Winery
Walker Road
Avon
Amherst Homemakers
Beaver Creek Reservation
Black River Historical Society
Black River Transportation Center
Black River Lane
Lorain
Community Health Partners
Kolbe Road
Catholi
MetroParks
Parma
Fairview Park
Counsel America
Landmark
Midland Building
Cleveland
North Olmsted Community Cabin
Lorain Road
North Olmsted
Debbie Talbot
Greektown
Gall
SEARS
Sandy Ridge
Otten Road
North Ridgewie
ST. Mary's Travelers
Seo Ant Celiac
Alson
Carousel
Showtime
Florence
Elyria Holiday Inn
Amherst
Amherst Park Avenue United Methodist Church
Park Ave
Dear Abby column excerpts on relationships and advice
A reader asks about trust in a teenage romance with a college freshman and whether to pause the relationship. Dear Abby suggests honest talk, shared dating options, and considering the partner’s input before deciding. The column then advises on marriage strain and a 13 year old’s concern for a father’s mood after a breakup, urging patience and personal healing.
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Abby
Donny
Tom
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Martin Luther King Jr
Askamy
Tibune.com
Ask Amy
Chicago Tribune
Michigan Ave
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Keres Hivenms
Tiny Baew
Tae Chong
Lecert Bukcing
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Scotty Liberty Woods Professioned Park
Melissa Kobb and
Kobb-Turchan
Walt and
Jane Tuttle
United Methodist Church
Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Haas
Robert and
Mary Mohler
Mrs. Tait Tuttle
East Ave
Ifreeman
Chronicletelegraf.com
Fairview Parc Co-Dependents Anonymous
Neccoda
Cuyahoga West
Ohio Genealogical Society
Porter Public Library
Center Ridge Road
Westlake
East Elyria Kiwanis
Methodist Village
Cascade Room
Livingston Ave
Lorain County
Oberlin Public Library
S. Main St
Oberlin
Lorain County Deafness Advisory Committee
Lake Avenue
Strongsville
Westshore
St. Brendan Church Hall
Brendan Lane
Kenny Avenue
Torn
California
Abigah
van Buren
Deer Abby
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