Adult friendships require effort beyond chance
Paul Turner argues adult friendships demand active effort beyond casual encounters. Finding the right person, deciding when to deepen ties, and coping with jealousy and differing schedules tests patience. Unlike children, adults face fear of rejection and busy lives, making meaningful bonds feel unlikely yet possible.
Divorce hurts children more than parents think
A reader shares how parental conflict harms kids and the long road to healing through therapy. The note urges readers to protect children from blame games and reminds that lasting damage comes from ongoing bitterness, not the final split.
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Community notices from Oberlin area events and meetings
Local clubs and groups announce guest speakers and meetings. Mrs Carrie Walker speaks at Sidonia Lodge and Eastern Star banquet at Marcell Hall. Elyria Preschool PTA meets Monday at Northwood Junior High. Morning Exchange presents sex education Q and A. American Business Women’s Association meets Tuesday at Spring Valley Country Club. New members listed for several groups. VFW Auxiliary hosts breakfast Sunday at Lear Nagle Road. Avon Women’s Club meets Monday at Central Trust Bank with a program.
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Carrie Walker
Martha Chapter
Oberlin
Sidonia Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
Marcell Hall
Oberlin Rd
Elyria Preschool
PTA
Northwood Junior High
Susan Biasella
R.N
Moring Exchange” Fame
Elyria
American Business Women’s Association
Spring Valley Country Club
Norberto Marfoni
Patricia Brandon
Ann Busch
Iida
Jane Greiner
Denise Groboske
Mita Jump
Carol Leininger
Sandra Minney
Rose McDaniels
Antoinette Norcross
Judith Spaulding
Ruth Snyder
Karen Sprague
Gloria Vandeelen
Avon Womens Club
Central Trust Bank
Detroit Road
Eastern Star Banquet and Local Meetings Overview
Eastern Star holds annual banquet. Ladies Auxiliary to meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the post home for inspection night. Dr Ann Muller presents stress management at 7 p.m Tuesday Gates Auditorium Elyria Memorial Hospital. Beginning gym nasties classes for 6 12 year olds start Oct 24 at Lorain YWCA Thursdays 6 45 7 30 p.m. Pre registration needed. Call 44 1919. LA Lecide League Breast feeding Support Group starts Oct 18 at Grace Hyla 37525 Caroline Dr Avon contact 937 6162 or 937 5622. Prepare Your Financial Dreams with regular business meeting to follow Hostesses Marte Rah Miriam Riegelsberger Judy Hemminger. Elyria NAACP Freedom Fund dinner 4 p.m Sunday Gargas Hall Lorain. The Lakewood Photo Graphic Society meets 8 p.m. Monday Cardinal Federal Savings and Loan Bay Village competition in prints color and B W. Elyria West AARP Chapter 3124 buffet 6 30 p.m. Monday Church of the Open Door bring a covered dish Dee Slauss Prudential regional manager speaks on health insurance. The VFW Post 1079.
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LA Lecide League
Grace Hyla
Caroline Dr. Avon
Elyria West Aarp
Dee Slauss
Prudential
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