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A5 News Herald, Port Clinton, Ohio, Tuesday, June 11, 1996 Advice treasures shouldn't belong to private owners a piece of history. Although the auction net was nearly $35 million, you can be sure that most of the objects sold will appreciate greatly as time goes by. The only item I was sorry to see go on the auction block was John John's rocking horse. I wish he had saved it for the son he may have one day. Dear Ann Landers: I am a black, 28-year-old female who was raised in Mississippi and New York by elderly parents.

I agree with "Chris in Heyburn, Idaho," who remembers what things were like in the "good old days." They weren't all that terrific, according to the stories my parents told. People seem to have forgotten the sore palms from scrubbing American people. They should not be sold to the highest bidder. San Anselmo, Calif. Dear San Anselmo: Your point is well taken, and I'm sure a great many people will agree with you, but the individuals who own these treasures have the right to Ann Landers do what they wish with them.

The sale at auction of Jacqueline Onassis' "stuff" as one paper called it, gave us a glimpse of how much people will pay for School news Junior high chooses Student of the Week The Port Clinton Junior High School Student of the Week, selected by teacher Mark Wor-ley, is Becky Timmons. In honor of this reward, Becky received a science T-shirt and a portable AM-FM radio. Academic Challenge Team takes first place The Port Clinton Junior High School Academic Challenge Team competed on May 8 against other Ottawa County teams in the last match of the school year, chalking up a cumulative victory. Northwood Middle School hosted the event, as Port Clinton's team accumulated 992 points, 112 points more than the second FFA news The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recently honored Chris Norman of Toledo, organization director for Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties, for his efforts in the 1996 Farm Bureau membership campaign. Norman was recognized for achieving a gain of more than 500 members in his counties.

He made a contribution to a membership campaign that achieved an increase of about 9,000 members in Ohio this year. The Ohio FFA Association recognized the Top 10 Chapter Reporters during the First General Session of the 68th Annual State FFA Convention. The event was in the Celeste Center at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus on May 3 and 4. Sarah Bertok, member of the Oak Harbor FFA Chapter was recognized for receiving this top honor. The Top 10 Reporter's Award is sponsored by the Columbus Dispatch through the Ohio FFA Foundation Inc.

The chapter reporter's book is the official record of all news and publicity information for the chapter. The books are judged on On campus Marblehead student wins scholarship HURON Adam C. Steinbrick of Marblehead has been awarded the Bowling Green State University Administrative Staff Scholarship. The $1,000 annual scholarship is given each year to a part-time or full-time undergraduate student who has at least two semesters of coursework remaining before graduation. Steinbrick was valedictorian of clothes on a washboard and hanging them on the clothesline to dry, the stench of the outhouse (often the home for snakes), bathing in a tin tub in the backyard, chopping wood for the fireplace while ants crawled up your legs, and sewing all night so that you would have a decent dress to wear the next day.

I laugh when my peers talk about how "great" the '60s were. They seem only to remember the music and fashionable clothes. They have forgotten the struggle to gain equality and the tremendous indignity of segregation. We had drive-by shootings then, too, but it was the Ku Klux Klan. Now we are shooting at each other.

I'm so thankful that I can drink at any public fountain, choose through July. The announcements will celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of the area's top students. Frederick and Ronald were honored at a recognition luncheon on April 30 at The University of Toledo. The annual "Salute to the Best of the Class" luncheon was attended by 167 top high school students from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Rectenwald completes leadership institute Dennis Rectenwald, Superintendent of the Port Clinton City Schools, was one of 60 Ohio superintendents recognized on April 26 for the completion of the Ohio School 'Leadership 'Institut Chapter, Sarah Bertok and Jeff Sloan served 'as delegates to the' convention.

Delegates from chapters across Ohio voted on items of business, approved delegate committee reports and elected the 1996-97 State FFA Officer team. The two day event highlighted the achievements of members while allowing the opportunity to visit a career show, attend various workshbps and hear keynote speakers. The Oak Harbor FFA Chapter's Officer of the Month for the month of May is President Sarah Bertok. Sarah is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Bertok of Gray-town. During the past three years of FFA membership, Sarah has completed improvement projects including home improvement, food service, fruit and vegetable, turf and landscaping, and pigs.

Sarah is also employed at McDonald's in Genoa. She has shown a welding cart, welding panel, torch board, nailbox, country bench, and pigs at the county and Ohio State Fair. Sarah received the Star Green-hand award along with the Outstanding Scholarship award and her 1,000 hour pin. She will be attending the Washington Leadership Conference this upcoming June. Sarah has also served as reporter for the Fun, romance and adventure Empress, departing from Sandusky.

Spend the day island-hopping, or dance under the stars on any of our five any seat on the bus, eat at any exclusive restaurant and choose the profession of my choice. We've come a long way, baby, and I don't want to go back. -Felicia Bams in New York Dear Felicia: Your letter has the ring of truth, and I thank you for writing. We have indeed come a long way, baby, and I see no chance of going back. Ann Landers is a syndicated columnist.

Write to her co the News Herald, P.O. Box 550, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452, or send questions to Ann Landers, Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Suite 700, Los Angeles, Calif. 90045. Rectenwald completed the 162-hour training program designed to provide innovative skills and strategies of to the participants.

The Institute is funded through the Ohio General Assembly and accepts 60 candidates each year. At the April 23-26 final session, Board President Gerald Rusk and Vice President Gary Ohm also participated in the training. Assisting with the Institute is the Center for Creative Leadership, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to working with business and industry leaders, nonprofit executives, and educators. The Ohio School Leadership Institute has provided training to 90 Ohio supenr.trixU iits since-it began in I'M. chapter during the school year 1995-96.

Peppf the week "Betty" is a young adult calico tabby cat. She is spayed and ready for a new home. Betty, along with other cats and dogs, is ready for adoption at the Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 E. Sand Road in Port Clinton. Society hours are from noon to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Special appointments can be made by calling 734-5191. To Subscribe to the News Herald, call 734-3141 are waiting on the Emerald BBBBlSSIIi' weekly prime rib dinnerdance National Dear Ann Landers: I recently read an article in the Marin Independent Journal in San Rafael, that was quite disturbing. It said a copy of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" sold at an auction for $123,000 and an account of the Lewis and Clark expedition went for $28,750 more than 11 times the cost of the trip itself.

The original, proclamation of Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase, with the signatures of then-President Jefferson and his secretary of state, James Madison, was valued at $1 million to $1.5 million. It failed to sell at the auction but was later purchased for $772,500. bargain," the buyer said.) The beribboned, 18-page document, bearing the Great Seal of Anniversaries Rieger MARBLE HE AD Richard A. and Jean C. Rieger, 17 E.

Bass Circle, Marblehead, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 25. They renewed their vows at Firelands Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Robert E. Butcher, followed by a catered meal given by their daughters. They were married May 25, 1946, at the Lady of Good Council in Cleveland by the Rev.

Koch. They have two daughters, Denise Kocach of Parma and Laurel Hastings, Orlando, Fla. They have three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Rieger is a retired assistant manager of Union Com- Lano Robert and Mary (Hopfinger) Lano celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a party given by their children at the Port Qinton Elks Club on May 4.

About 100 guests attended. They were married on April 27, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Carl Brand officiating. They are the parents of six children: Teddy Pahl and Roberta Gibson, Pickerington, Ohio; Kate Howerth and Dick) Lano, Port Clinton; Susie Charlton, Oak Harbor, and Maureen Blum, Livingston, N.J. They are grandparents of 14 grandchildren.

Mr. Lano retired as welding engineer from the DeVilbiss Worthington MARBLEHEAD Randy and Tinka Worthington, 402 Perry Marblehead will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 15 in Marblehead with their family. They were married June 9, 1946, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Maumee. Richard CATAWBA ISLAND Stephie and Ray Richard of Catawba Island celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on May 26.

They enjoyed a trip to Cancun, Mexico, as well as a family gathering. Bensch OAK HARBOR Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bensch of Oak Harbor will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 30 with an open house reception from 3 to 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 251 Main Oak Harbor.

Carl and Phyllis (Krukemyer) were married on his 25th birthday, June 27, 1946, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at New Rochester, Ohio, in Wood County by the late Rev. Karl T. Schmidt. They have spent their entire married life on the farm where Carl was born.

He was a full-time farmer, retiring in 1992. Phyllis, in addition to being a homemaker, spent 23 years doing office work, retiring in 1987. Both have been active in their church and community. They are the parents of Alan the United States, was the top prize in the private collection of Jane Engelhard, widow of Charles Engelhard, who sold precious metals and other commodities. The two dealers who bought the proclamation suggested their transaction was as much of a steal as Jefferson's original deal with Napoleon.

Tell me, Ann, why are these precious American historic documents in private hands? It seems to me these treasures should be in the Smithsonian or some other place in Washington where we, the people, can see them. I remember so well my first trip to Washington, when I was 18, and the wonderful documents I saw there. I was so proud. These documents belong to the Jean C. and Richard A.

Rieger merce Bank (Huntington National Bank), Cleveland. She retired in 1981. Mr. Rieger is a retired credit union examiner for the State of Ohio. He retired in 1984.

Robert and Mary Lano Company in Toledo. Mrs. Lano is retired from the Port Clinton School System, where she taught at Portage Elementary School in Gypsum. Randy and Tinka Worthington They were married in Patrick's Church in Collinsville, Conn. They have four daughters, Sue Plumb, Huron; Lori Prusic and Ann Puckett, both of Port Clinton, and Donna Dresser, Sandusky.

They also have seven grandchildren. Carl and Phyllis Bensch Bensch of Westford, Arlyn Bensch of Graytown; Rhonda Biedlingmaier of Stone Mountain, and Nancy Schultz Knipper of Avon, Ohio. They have six grandchildren. They request no gifts. No formal invitations are being sent.

The first award, a program recognition patch, is given after 50 hours have been logged and verified. Patches and nine subsequent awards are presented at 100 to 5,000 hour levels and range from merchandise gift certificates from Drysdales Western Store to a Montana Silversmith trophy belt buckle at the highest level. JXAJt 1 place team. The winning Academic Challenge team, advised by teacher Avolene Kohlman, consisted of: Phillip Cecloz, Amanda Cortez, Jenny Donnelly, Dean Gordon, Larry Hartlaub, Jaime Lenox, Richard Lorensen, Amy Maloy, Missi Mitchell, Katie Provonsha, Tim Root, Melissa Rounds, Megan Schifer, Brian Shifflet, Kristina Stevens, Jamie Stokes, Molly VanLerberghe and Emily White. Top students featured in announcements TOLEDO Frederick Empcke of Oak Harbor, valedictorian at Oak Harbor High School, and Ronald Windnagel of Port Clin- ton, valedictorian at Port Clinton High School will be featured in a series of public service announcements on WTOL-TV accuracy, completeness, and neatness.

Sarah is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Bertok, Oak Harbor. The Ohio FFA Association recognized the Top 10 Community Development FFA Chapters during the First General Session of the 68th Annual State FFA Convention. The event was in the Celeste Center at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus May 3 and 4. The Oak Harbor FFA Chapter was recognized for receiving this honor. The Top 10 Community Development Chapter award is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture through the Ohio FFA Foundation Inc.

The scoring is based upon the chapter activities' goals and objectives, plan of action and results and evaluation. FFA members from across the state gathered at the Celeste Center at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus for the 68th Annual State FFA Convention May 3 and 4. From the Oak Harbor FFA his 1993 graduating class at Dan-bury High School. He is the son of Elaine and the late Chuck Steinbrick of Marblehead. Polsdorfer graduates magna cum laude Lisa Polsdorfer, 1681 N.

Thyre, Genoa, graduated May 19 magna cum laude from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, with a bachelor's degree in nursing. ite i.Hnt.Mn sM.ui.t Bring Your Dream to Ltfe. Toledo Plastic a luls H. Corvolho, M.D., F.R.C.S. IHoUH.Soferin,M.D.,F.R.C.S.

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