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BACKPAGE B8 The News-Messenger, Fremont, Ohio, Tuesday, July 26, 1994 I I. .1 1 How to stop mom from entering sweepstakes Heard On The Street Dear Abigail Van Buren I used to play "Barbies" all the time. We would go to the store and pick out our favorite dolls. He loved Barbies more than GI Joe, trucks, guns and other male-oriented toys. He is now 15, and there is nothing feminine about him.

In fact, I can't keep him away from my female friends. I think his playing with Barbies was just a prelude to his love of women. If you use this letter, please don't use my real name my brother would kill me! Sign this KEN AND BARBIE, NASHUA, N.H Send questions to Dear Abby, P.O. Box 69440 Los Angeles, Calif. 90069, for personal reply please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.

find a baby sitter, then we stay home. You may use my name. ROBERT COOK, OKINAWA, JAPAN DEAR ROBERT COOK: Thank you. I needed your affirmation. I was severely criticized by some for agreeing with "Annoyed," who wrote in part: "Let's face it, it is difficult even for a parent to be interested in hundreds of graduates and speakers.

How on earth do parents of these children expect them to act? "This is a wonderful moment for the parents and grandparents of graduates but never on God's green earth would I do something as stupid as bringing an infant to a graduation ceremony." DEAR ABBY: Between the ages of 3 to 8, my brother loved to play with Barbie dolls. He and sweepstakes requires an "entrance" fee in order to win. Abby, one cannot simply take checkbooks away from older people they need to retain some sense of dignity and independence. If anyone has any ideas on how to handle this problem, I would sure like to hear them. ANOTHER DAUGHTER, MAHOMET, ILL.

DEAR DAUGHTER: I apologize for suggesting that entering a mail sweepstakes could be a "harmless pleasure." I had no idea it was the international mul-timillioniollar rip-off you disclosed in your letter. DEAR ABBY: I thought your response to "Annoyed in Massachusetts" was right on the money. As parents of a 3-month-old, we would never impose our child on anyone. He's our child, not theirs. If we have a social engagement to attend and can't DEAR ABBY: My mother is 88, widowed, lives alone, still drives, and she's another person who is hooked on mail sweepstakes.

She gets mail from all over the U.S.A., Canada and even Australia. She has won boxes of greeting cards, T-shirts, also cheap-looking costume jewelry she paid $20 for a pin that could be bought at Kmart for 19 cents. Obviously, my mother's name and address have been sold to every scam operation in the country. She received a telephone call advising her that she "won" $10,000 but, in order to collect it, she had to send $1,000 via Federal Express immediately. She sent her check for $1,000, which was promptly cashed.

Now we are trying to get her money back. We've called state's attorneys, police investigators, the Cham- ber of Commerce they were all very sympathetic, but they could do nothing to help her. These scam operators hire attorneys for advice on how to stay within the law while bilking the public. A recent TV program exposed a Las Vegas sweepstakes operation that took in $40,000 per day in increments of $15 to $20. Unfortunately, none of us six children has been able to convince Mom that no legitimate Reunions On campus family.

Fran Amos-Cook of Fremont was named to the dean's list for spring quarter at Stautzenberg-er College, south campus, with a 4.0 grade point average. Her major is medical assisting. The following undergraduates students have been named to the dean's list for spring quarter at Baldwin-Wallace College: Jennifer Swartzmiller, 16123 E. Sandusky County Road 46, Bellevue and Chad Winters, 400 Winters Drive. Lawyer, senior, majoring in civil engineering.

Amy Mann, daughter of Mrs. David (Jody) Bogner of Tiffin and Steven L. Mann of Colorado and granddaughter of Phyllis Slessman of Clyde, graduated with high distinction from the University of Toledo with a bachelor of science degree. She designed her own major in interdisciplinary studies. She received the outstanding graduate recognition award from the sociology department honor society for her work with victims of violence and the preparation of an honors thesis.

Stephanie A. Meade of Green Springs was named to Wright State University dean's list for spring quarter. Jennifer Cook, daughter of The following students were named to the University of Akron's dean's list for the 1994 spring semester. From Clyde: Mitchell S. Kritzell, junior, majoring in mechanical engineering and Magdalen M.

Ulman, sophomore, majoring in elementary education. From Fremont: Emily E. Carr, freshman, majoring in social work; Abbey L. Crooks, sophomore, majoring in natural science-BSMD and Jeffrey T. Starkey, senior, majoring in secondary education-geography.

From Oak Harbor: Rachel L. Jensen, senior, majoring in psychology; Rhonda S. Jensen, senior majoring in marketing; C. Mike Lindsay, junior, majoring in chemistry and April A. Trout, fifth year undergraduate, majoring in educational technical-child development.

From Bellevue: Rebecca L. Laurie, sophomore, majoring in medical technology. From Castalia: Nel 1937 REUNION: The st. Joseph Class of 1937 will hold their 57th anniversary with a buffet luncheon at Serwin's Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Aug.

24. Reservations are not necessary. HYMAN REUNION: Ml former employees and their families of S.E. Hyman Company are invited to a reunion. It will start at 1 p.m.

Sunday at the FORT, 1313 Tiffin St. Please bring a dish to pass and your own meat. JENNE ELECTED: During induction ceremonies July 20 in Mansfield, Green Springs resident "Bill" Jenne was sworn in as president of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. She is a member of the RFD Garden Club of the Green Springs area, region six. The association conducts exhibitors and judge's school and has formed a foundation for scholarships for horticulture students.

GOODIE HUNT: Visitors to Sandusky County often are looking for the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont or the Mad River Railroad Museum in Bellevue. But one lady drove here last week just to track down coconut rolls. Connie Durdel, coordinator for the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau, said a van with Florida tags stopped by the visitors bureau office one morning. "Where's the bakery that had the coconut rolls?" asked a woman in the van.

It turns out her aunt had bought some in Fremont one time and took them to a family gathering, where they were a big hit. This woman was on her way to a family reunion in Nor-walk and hoped to find more Fremont coconut rolls for the family. After some phone calls, it turns out the goodies came from Danish Pastry Shop on West State Street. The visitors bureau gave the woman directions, and she was on her way. CAMP: Boys going into grades 1 through 4 are invited to attend a Boys Only Camp at Misty Meadows Aug.l to 4.

The agenda will include swimming, fishing, canoeing, crafts, conservation projects, tug of war and make and sail a boat contests; cooked out supper on Thursday followed by a closing ceremony that evening. Parents can call the Camp Fire office at 332-8641 to have a registration form mailed or they can stop at the camp office complex at 2100 Baker Road to fill out the forms. The fee is $30 for Camp Fire members and $35 for non-members. Please register by Thursday. SINGLES DANCE: "Twist and Shout," a singles dance party, will be from 8 p.m.

to midnight Friday at the American Legion hall on Buckland Avenue. Cost is $5. SHARE SOME NEWS: Have some news for the Heard on the Street column? Drop a letter to The News-Messenger, Heard On The Street, 1700 Cedar Fremont, Ohio 43420. fijSS You Can Make A MJirDifference. The descendants of Joseph and Mary Kokai and John and Theresa Kokai gathered July 10, at the Sandusky Township Fire House in Fremont for their 16th reunion: Sixty-two were in attendance, coming from Bluffton, Bowling Green, Clyde, Columbus, Elida, Elyria, Fremont, Lima Litchfield, Mansfield, Mayfield, May-field Heights, Mentor, Painesville, Perry, Toledo, Miami, Fla.

and England. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful assortment of casserole dishes, salads, desserts and broasted Adult games were handled by Faye Lam, Ian Snell and Gary Kallenbach, while Darlene Saly-ers and Abby Kokai were in charge of the children's games. And a game of horse shoes was enjoyed by some of the men. The group was entertained in the afternoon with a series of musical numbers by Faye (Kokai) Lam on her accordion. The business meeting was conducted by Joe Kokai and Faye Lam.

The 1994 officers were delegated for the 1995 reunion planned for July 9 in Fremont. Joe Kokai will be president; Errol Lam will be vice-president; Faye Lam and Deborah Kokai, secretary-treasurer. The fourth annual Evanell Baker reunion was held July 17 at White Star Park in Gibson-burg. Seventy-eight people attended from five states, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, New Mexico and Georgia. Included were Mrs.

Baker's six children, Daniel Baker, Glen-nie (Baker) Rife, Jerry Baker, Jack Baker, Billie (Baker) Zimmerman, Shirley (Baker) Candler and their spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also attending was Evanell's sister Mildred Baker of Gibsonburg. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Evanell who passed away last August and Orlo Baker who passed away in 1975. i During a short meeting the family decided to hold the next reunion in July 1996. The afternoon was spent with a pot luck dinner, volleyball, soft-ball and swimming, along with visiting with each other.

The Borer reunion was held July 24 at Conner Park. It was hosted by Rich and Ellen May, Steve and Sheryl Neiling and Russ and Lisa Skulina and family. A picnic lunch was enjoyed. Bingo and other games were held during the afternoon. Those attending were from Fremont, Strongsville, Columbus, Mansfield, Toledo, Bucyrus and Lindsey.

1 Next year's reunion will be at Conner Park on July 23. It will be hosted by the Ellie Kramb I CINEMAS We hope your driving has improved! Sflapfy, 16th FREMONT 332-632 Lion king MONDAY THRU THURSDAY ITHEl Schwarzenegger rJ Licss MONDAY THRU THURSDAY St MN 8aiunixn I Tummy Lee Jimen MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 2:30 7:30 8:46 Every Wed. 7:00 P.M. Doors Open 6:30 ST. ANN'S 1021 W.

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