Thoughts on Putnam’s article
Wow…the online article that Bob Putnam wrote has caused quite a stir! Bob is, as many of you know, Dean of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, a PCHS grad and a member of the Port Clinton High...
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I have been pleased with the reports on the Waterworks Park meeting from last Thursday. I had three major concerns based on my involvement back in 2000-07 when the referendum on the zoning change was...
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Gem Beach, Warbirds and Tall Ships, oh my!
I would like to echo the sentiments expressed by Kathy Jo Schweitzer in her Sound Off letter of last week. For one week, could all of Port Clinton’s residents take down their signs regarding...
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Playfair, Pathfinder, Perch, Peach, Pierogis and Polka
Looking forward to a nice, quiet Labor Day weekend here in good ol’ Port Clinton! Not much happening! Only the arrival of 16 Tall Ships in the western basin of Lake Erie, two of which will dock in...
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Spectacular four days on the land and on the lake
What a weekend it was! So much to see and do and so little time, as it turned out. On Monday for the trip out to the battle site, Mary Alice and I were honored to join the family of lead Perry Group...
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Don't give up the flags, replace them with PC power
Now that all of the celebration of the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial is finally over, somebody gave me a thought. Many certainly noticed the proliferation of “DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP” flags flying...
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North Coast Tour of Homes this weekend
The Beacon is hosting a very special Open House Weekend this weekend, Sept. 28 and 29. There will be dozens of beautiful homes and condominiums open for public viewing both days, both here in Ottawa...
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Browns and Bills and Bicentennial on TV tonight
Sorry to hear about the sudden passing of former Port Clinton Fire Chief, John Drummer. He worked for many years at Clinton Auto Parts with my old friend Jerry Lippus. While Fire Chief, the PC Fire...
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Apple and Lighthouse Festival weekend
This is “Festival Weekend” in Ottawa County! First up…the “Grand-daddy” of Ottawa County Festivals, the Oak Harbor Apple Festival. Check out the complete schedule on page 3A in this week’s Beacon....
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The weatherman comes through with the perfect fall weekend
I just wanted everybody to know that I was honored to be placed in charge of the weather last weekend for the Oak Harbor Apple Festival and the Marblehead Lighthouse Festival. How did I do??? The...
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Tricks and Treats, Cops and Robbers, Ghouls and Goblins
The Ottawa County FOPA Lodge #34 is sponsoring the first “Cops & Robbers Road Chase 5K this Saturday, Oct. 26. You can run or walk through the streets of Port Clinton to help raise money for the...
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Christmas for Devin at The Beacon
All of Port Clinton is getting in the act to help support the family of Devin Kohlman, the PC Middle School Student who is waging a courageous battle with cancer. His family has requested that all of...
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Thank you, Devin, for bringing us together
I have had many conversations the last few weeks about how Port Clinton has stepped up for PC Middle School student Devin Kohlman. Mary Alice and I attended the fundraiser at Lock, Dock and Barrel...
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Evening at the Races this Friday
Last Call for Tickets for the “Evening at the Races” event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Port Clinton this Friday, Nov. 15, at Lock, Dock & Barrel on Buckeye Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and...
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Give thanks, give back
Once again this holiday season St. Thomas Episcopal and Peace Lutheran Churches are joining together to provide a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings for the Port Clinton Community. The dinner...
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The Mitten Tree is here
The Mitten Tree, a Beacon Holiday Tradition, goes up this week. Once again, we are asking for contributions of gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, etc. Our goal is the same every Holiday Season, so please...
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Holiday events and traditions fill the area
The Mitten Tree, a Beacon Holiday Tradition, is already filling up! We are once again asking for contributions of gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, etc. We ask that you please help us keep hands, heads...
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Help us keep hands, heads and hearts warm this winter
The Mitten Tree, a Beacon holiday tradition, is already FULL! So we had a pickup from the nice folks at the Salvation Army and we are starting to decorate the tree again! So keep bringing us your...
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Christmas is the giving season
As of last weekend the local Salvation Army Unit was running well short of its $64,000 goal for the 2013 Red Kettle Campaign. So with just a week before Christmas, I hope when you go shopping at any...
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Merry Christmas and the Great Swami is near
This is our last issue of 2013. On behalf of our entire staff here at The Beacon, I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a truly happy and prosperous 2014. This past...
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