Santa made his long awaited visit to Edgewood on December 23rd.  The jolly old elf delivered presents to each one of the residents. Family members arrived to join in the fun and to help their loved ones with bags and packages as they tugged and tore open their gifts. Sweaters, blankets, nightgowns and more were lavished on their recipients. 

The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society had a busy 2008. Ron Kochensparger turned over the gavel to the new president Al Rowbotham, with Bob Hartman as vice-president, Andy Baker, treasurer and Sharon Bozik, recording secretary.

The members were active this year raising money for the Life Saving Museum / Education Center project. Beautiful weather and a record crowd made the Chicken Bar-B-Q a success. The organization participated in The Daisy Day and Perch Festival and had a craft sale in July, featuring nautical items and The Marblehead Banks.

The Ottawa County Public Employee Retirees (PERI) Chapter #82 luncheon meeting will be held at the Riverview Nursing Home Senior Center, Monday, January 12 at 11:30 a.m.  Ray Jensen, a Motivational Speaker, will be the guest speaker.  Reservations must be made by January 8 by calling 419-898-5544 or 419-855-8131.  All PERI and PERS retirees are welcome to attend.

On December 21st, leading up to the Christmas countdown, Edgewood residents were treated to the talents of a Christian Ballroom Dance Troup from The Chapel in Sandusky.  Dancers delighted residents and family members as they spun around the floor to Christmas favorites.  Edgewood resident Betty Adams was simply delighted with the troupe.  “Don’t ever stop dancing”, she told them waving her finger in the air.