В Порт-Клинтоне отметили 99-летнюю Лойс Хорн на ежегодном пикнике для пожилых, учрежденном в честь памяти Трейси Колстона

BY SHERI TRUSTY PORT CLINTON – Lois Horn of Port Clinton will turn 99 next month, and although she’s nearing the century mark, she isn’t done making friends. The annual Port Clinton Senior Picnic that was held at the Port Clinton Service Garage on Aug. 7 made it easy to do that. “I’ve gone to almost every one,” Lois said. “You get to see your friends and meet new ones.” The free event, which drew close to 200 people, was hosted by the City of Port Clinton with the help of Ottawa County Senior Resources. It included a picnic-style lunch, live music, and resource tables from local healthcare organizations. Lois attended the picnic with her daughters, Sharon Sanger and Sue Sorgen, and her daughter-in-law, Pat Horn, as well as many friends. Giving local older adults the opportunity to connect was part of the purpose of the picnic. “We’re getting senior citizens out socializing, meeting new friends, reacquainting with old friends, getting them a good meal, and putting them in front of healthcare resources,” said Port Clinton Mayor Mike Snider. The Senior Picnic was started in 2009 by the late Tracy Colston, who served as the city’s Safety Service Director until he passed away in 2025. The Ottawa County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Colston’s family to honor this legacy that he left for local seniors. In the proclamation, they talk about Colston’s compassion, generosity, and commitment to celebrating and supporting older adults. “We wanted to honor him as we carry this on,” said Senior Resources Executive Director Tori Thompson. The Senior Picnic was just part of the far-reaching legacy that Colston left behind. “Tracy‘s fingerprints are all over this town. However, this event in particular was his brainchild,” Snider said. “Tracy recognized the need for an event like this and made sure it was not only maintained but also prospered over the years.” The proclamation was a posthumous expression of gratitude to Colston for creating a way to honor the seniors of today. “This picnic is our way of saying thank you to our local seniors for a lifetime of service and support to the greater Ottawa County community,” Snider said.