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December 2016 ON THE COVER: our Volume 14, Issue 12 Generation’s aT our aGe Q&a Dr. Daniel and Lois Messner magazine have been married for almost 15 40 years. The Shawnee pastor feels that being “good friends” has helped their marriage be successful. “Of course, we love each other, and we H     for fun always believe God brought us Scioto Downs Racino • St. Jude Telethon • Bread brings beauty together,” he said. Bridging the FREE Generations eVenTS caLenDar • Diabetes Self Management Program by Christina Ryan Claypool • Chronic Disease Self Management Program Please consider a consultation A Multi-Generational with our Registered Dietitian. • A Matter of Balance – If you’re eligible for Medicare, Approach to Care call us about Medical Nutrition Therapy! Managing Concerns About Falls 419-222-7723 8 or visit our website at www.aaa3.org

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Daniel Messner is more than a well-known Lima pas- tor. He’s also an experienced cyclist that’s ridden about 90,000 miles in the past 15 years. “In 2006, I rode across America (3,000 miles) in 26 days,” said the 60-year-old minister. As the lead pastor at Shaw- nee Alliance Church for more than two decades, a lot of folks use the nickname, “P.D.” for Pastor Daniel. “I love that church [and] I love those peo- ple,” said the minister. “We The church’s new state-of-the art building was dedicated in 2010, and is are always working on how located across from the former church building on Shawnee Road which is now [can] we help people grow the East campus. The fellowship began as a church plant just over 50 years ago. spiritually [and] always tell- ing people, ‘Tell your story,’ social work. He met his wife, Paul, Minnesota, graduating [about] what did God do for Lois, who was a mathematics with a Master of Divinity. you?” student there. Their fi rst date He accepted his fi rst pastor- Pastor Daniel’s story is was in January 1977, and 11 ate at a troubled Christian unique, because his hobby of months later they married. Missionary Alliance Church cycling is a way that he shares In november 2017, the in Pullman, Washington. “I his own faith. “Being a pastor, couple will observe their 40th was the third pastor in three there’s a tendency about being wedding anniversary. They are years, and there was only 15 around church people,” he planning a future European people left in the church,” he said. “That’s my job … at the river cruise to celebrate the said. “In the six years we were same time, a pastor is chal- occasion. When asked the there, we bought a building. lenging his congregation to secret for their successful mar- God raised it up and when we share their faith, but most pas- riage, Pastor Messner said, left, there were about a 100 tors aren’t in settings where “The most unique thing about people.” Still, the minister they can share their faith, and us, [is that] we are … good does not credit himself, “God cycling puts me in those set- friends.” used a fool like me. He had tings. That’s the biggest gift.” Lois had a career as a bigger plans.” The father of two adult computer analyst, although Having a heart for strug- sons, Craig (Julie) of Virginia, she took time off to raise her gling fellowships, the couple and Mark of Bluffton, grew sons. She is now retired from then moved to Denver, Colo- up in Coon Rapids, Minne- Marathon Oil in Findlay. Her rado, and Pastor Daniel took sota, after moving there at explanation for being happily over a church that had expe- age 4. During high school, he married is, “We let each other rienced a major split. “There became good friends with his be who we are.” was only 35 people left,” he own pastor. After they both graduated said. In addition, his congrega- After graduating from Coon from college, the future min- tion needed help with mar- Christina Ryan Claypool photos Rapids High School in 1974, ister “went … to Bible School riage and family problems, so Dr. Daniel and Lois Messner have been married for almost 40 years. The Shawnee pastor he attended Bemidji State Uni- feels that being “good friends” has helped their marriage be successful. “Of course, we for one year then to … Bethel versity pursuing a degree in love each other, and we always believe God brought us together,” he said. Theological Seminary in St. See InSPIRE | 7

Our Generation’s Magazine | December 2016 | 3 Final Travel part Taking a chance on Scioto Downs Racino By John Grindrod

In last month’s fi rst install- ment on the Scioto Downs Racino, which opened in late summer of 2012 just south of Columbus, I left many of you, hopefully, anticipating a bit more information about the ret- rofi tting of one of Ohio’s seven racetracks. You might say I have a few more morsels to provide you, a suitable metaphor as well as a cheap pun, since this month I’ll be talking about the dining options that await visitors. After free parking and free admission, let’s say, you walk The Veil Bar at Scioto Downs Racino. in and, after doing pretty well on several of the 2,100 gaming John Grindrod photos Grove Buffet at Scioto Downs Racino. terminals there, you get some rumblings from the stomach beverages is also available. a club for frequent patrons of area, indicating sustenance is in For those who favor a dif- the racino, can expect a couple order or perhaps you just need ferent dining atmosphere, bucks discounted. Other dis- a place to sit and relax in a bar something, shall I say more counts also are available for atmosphere. sumptuous, that would be the military members and senior In the gaming area, the place Grove Buffet. The Grove has an citizens. When I was there, I for a quick bite is the appropri- atmosphere more soothing than also noticed a sign that indi- ately named Dash Café. The the excitement of the gaming cated a great half-off discount quick service is available 24-7, area. The lights are a bit lower, on Wednesdays. which matches when the racino and the sounds of coins hitting As for those who prefer the is open. I found the fresh deli metal trays are a bit more dis- bar atmosphere yet wish to counter quite enticing as well tant. continue to play, there are cer- as the smell of the wood-fi red The buffet features several tainly options. The High Limit pizzas that permeated the stations, from Italian to carving is in the large gaming area for The Dash Cafe at Scioto Downs Racino. whole area. Since aroma is such to grill to good old-fashioned those who can afford the high- a strong memory trigger, as I American comfort food as well limit terminals and wish to be and full adult drink service Listen, all of you who occa- stood waiting for my turkey as many people’s favorite sta- in more elegant surroundings from noon to 11 p.m., midnight sionally like some gaming and ham sub to be constructed, tion, the one with delicious with a full-service bar. on Fridays and Saturdays. The excitement will, no doubt, the smell of the pizza cooking desserts. The Grove is open for In the middle of the complex food isn’t just good but inex- agree that Las Vegas is quite a reminded me of a wonderful both lunch and dinner, Sunday is the Veil Bar, which has a full pensive, with items in the $3-6 long way away, so it’s nice to casual Italian restaurant which through Thursday from 11 a.m. selection of drinks and drink range. have gaming options closer. cooked their pies in wood-burn- to 9 p.m., and on Fridays and specials, including a daily The Scioto Downs Racino There are now in Ohio casinos ing stoves in Stowe, Vermont, Saturdays until 10 p.m. Dinner happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. also is a very group friendly with gaming tables as well as called Pie in the Sky, located on starts at 4 p.m. The prices for This area also features special place and is a frequent destina- gaming terminals, but if you’re Mountain Road that leads to the a very nice and varied buffet events and some live entertain- tion for bus tours, bachelor/ like me, the occasional wagerer ski lifts for the state’s highest experience are what you would ment at times. bachelorette parties and com- that just likes the machines mountain, Mount Mansfi eld. At expect them to be, around $15 The Penthouse has limited- pany outings. On-site planners for a leisurely gaming pursuit, the Dash Café, a wide variety of for lunch and $20 for dinner. service dining (specializing in are available to help you cus- Scioto Downs Racino just may salads, yogurts, juices and other Those belonging to the In Club, burgers, hot dogs and apps) tomize an event. be the place for you.

4 | December 2016 | Our Generation’s Magazine Part Sports Spot 1 of 3 Nestled in Southwest Ohio, Miami’s cradle of coaches By John Grindrod While other conferences in education, but these and bigger colleges often statues represent true get more publicity when it icons. comes to pigskin matters, For some reason, per- the Mid-American Confer- haps because he was not a ence has certainly played graduate of Miami, Woody its share of outstanding Hayes, who coached at football for over 60 years. Miami in 1949 and 1950, And, despite some recent won’t be found on the down seasons, from a plaza. All 10 likenesses historical perspective, are those of Miami gradu- one school has stood for ates. excellence, Miami Uni- The latest addition to John Grindrod photos Red Blaik Weeb Ewbank Paul Brown versity in Oxford, Ohio. the Cradle on the Plaza John Harbaugh The former Redskins and is the 10th statue, that period went on to become Ewbank, a 1920 Miami ally started his illustrious fund the project. head coaches in college or graduate, is another coaching career at nearby now Red Hawks own the of John Harbaugh, a One statue is the like- most league titles, the 1984 Miami graduate pro football. whose image appears ness of Earl “Red” Blaik, a Charles “Weeb” at Yager. Ewbank actu- See SPORTS | 14 most total wins and the and Super Bowl-winning 1918 Miami graduate who best bowl record in league coach of the Baltimore achieved national fame history. Ravens, added in 2014. coaching at the US Mili- Of course, such sus- Harbaugh’s resume fi ts tary Academy. From 1944 tained excellence has got what are the qualifi cations to 1947, his Black Knights to involve coaching, and are for bronze. nine of the of the Hudson crafted a when it comes to the men- 10 bronzed statues on the 32-game winning streak toring aspect of college plaza, in addition to being and won back-to-back football, Miami is unparal- Miami graduates and for- national championships. leled, so much so that the mer players, also earned Recalls college foot- university has become a national coach of the ball historian Jack Park, known nationally as the year honor, either in col- “When you coach at the Cradle of Coaches. lege or in the pros or have US Academy, you only Celebrating that rich been inducted into the have a certain amount of tradition of coaching college or pro football hall time to practice, in Blaik’s excellence in football, of fame or won a national time, 90 minutes, so he on the plaza at beautiful collegiate championship became an expert at time Yager Stadium, especially or Super Bowl or some management. Practices when the vibrant colors of combination thereof. were broken down into fall present themselves in now, you’ll note I said fi ve-minute segments, mid-October, ten bronze nine of the 10. The 10th and every assistant coach statues are the likenesses statue is actually that of knew what he was going of Miami’s all-time coach- Thomas Van Voorhis, a to do with each of those ing greats. long-time physical edu- fi ve-minute segments.” now, technically, any cation instructor and Blaik always kept his graduate of Miami who athletic administrator Miami connection and went into coaching is in at Miami who taught so looked to hire Miam- The Cradle, including many cradle members. It ians, like Stu Holcomb, me, a 1973 graduate who was Van Voorhis’ grand- Sid Gillman and Paul coached for the fi rst seven son Daniel, who gave the Dietzel. Twenty of Blaik’s years of my 32-year career university $1 million to assistants over an 18-year

Our Generation’s Magazine | December 2016 | 5 This feature is a cooperative eff ort between the History newspaper and the Allen County Museum and Lima’s St. Jude Telethon Historical Society. By Greg Hoersten For The Lima News Thomas

LIMA — Entertainer fatigue following a month- Host Ric Danny Thomas took a long tour on behalf of his Bratton break from his television St. Jude building project.” works sitcom “Make Room for Thomas, who died in the 1988 St. Jude Daddy” in the summer 1991, often took to the Telethon. of 1958. Instead of relax- road to make good on ing, Thomas undertook the promise he made as an exhausting journey to a struggling young actor fulfi ll a promise. in Detroit in the 1940s. “Danny Thomas has Praying to St. Jude Thad- resumed fi lming his CBS- deus, the patron saint of TV comedy series for next hopeless causes, Thomas, season after forsaking his according to a web site vacation by driving more for St. Jude Children’s than 9,000 miles across Research Hospital, asked the country proselyting the saint to “help me fi nd Photos courtesy of the Allen County Historical Society on behalf of his St. Jude my way in life, and I will Cathy Evans, left, and Pat Newton, right, sell tickets for a St. Jude Hospital fund,” columnist build you a shrine.” Children’s Research Hospital fundraiser featuring Harry Anderson in Perry Smith wrote in the By the 1950s, Thomas 1985. The event was sponsored by Clyde Evans. Lima news on Aug. 2, had found his way and, 1958. “He made dozens of thanks to his relentless ability to pay, is a lead- cheating, being cheated personal appearances in a promotion and fundrais- ing children’s hospital upon or losing their score of cities, a strenuous ing, the shrine became a pioneering research and memories — to help with schedule that lasted more reality on Feb. 4, 1962, treatments for children the fund-raising. Bratton than a month.” with the opening of St. with cancer and other life- also served as president That odyssey was far Jude Children’s Research threatening illnesses. of the Allen County Chap- from a one-time thing. On Hospital in Memphis, Almost since the hospi- ter of St. Jude Children’s tal’s inception, the Lima Research Hospital. June 22, 1961, the news Tennessee. The hospital, Molly Pfoff cuts Steve This photo from 1989 shows a reported that Thomas which treats children area has pitched in. Even In the early telethons, today the area’s calendar the celebrities were a little Thompson’s hair for the Ohio bank of volunteers standing by to suffered “excessive throat regardless of the family’s State Beauty Academy Cut-A- answer telephones from viewers is sprinkled with concerts, less celebrated and the Thon for St. Jude’s in 1989. wanting to make donations. motorcycle poker runs fundraising goals a little and other events designed more modest. “A four- Miss Jefferson is a foot- lodge footed the bill. “The to raise money for the hour call-in telethon with ball player and track star, thing we most want to hospital. contributions going to St. according to Ric Bratton emphasize is that when The most visible Jude Children’s Research of WLIO-TV.” Jefferson people pay a dollar to the efforts, however, occurred Hospital is scheduled played for the Toledo show, a dollar goes to the between 1975 and 2002 for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Troopers of the short-lived hospital because all costs when an annual telethon on Lima television sta- national Women’s Foot- are already covered,” Brat- brought in more than $11 tion WLIO,” the news ball League. ton told the news. million in pledges. The announced July 20, 1975. Expenses for that fi rst Approximately $13,000 face of the telethon was “The show will include telethon and subsequent was pledged in 1975. WLIO-TV personality local talent as well as telethons were under- “The money will cover the Ric Bratton who teamed some national celebrities. written by local groups. cost of a patient’s room with visiting celebrities Among those scheduled to In 1975 the Jaycees, and adjoining parents’ Jon St. Elwood, of “The Young & the Restless,” signs autographs for — often soap opera actors appear is Linda Jefferson, Exchange Club, UAW Telethon guests in 1985. who took a break from female athlete of the year. CAP Council and FOP See HISTORY | 14

6 | December 2016 | Our Generation’s Magazine Inspire, continued from page 3 he applied to Denver Sem- had an opportunity to body creates places where inary where he received share the Gospel.” people can [find] restora- a Doctorate of Ministry In 1998, the church tion and healing,” said the in Marriage and Family added an addition to the Lima minister. “It’s always Therapy in 1998. existing building and in about restoration, and it’s After about two and a 2010 a state-of-the-art always about healing.” half years at the church, fellowship known as the Dr. Messner went back West Campus was built Christina Ryan Claypool is to Minnesota where he across the road from what a freelance journalist and inspirational speaker. Contact taught at his denomina- is now known as the East her through her website at www. tion’s college for a couple Campus. “The church christinaryanclaypool.com. years. He missed being a pastor though, and felt led to help when his district superintendent informed him about the plight of a church in crisis in Lima. Shawnee Alliance Church had gone through a major split and “had lost over 300 people” or about At Shawnee Alliance Church 700 individuals attend each Sunday, and “Transformed Lives” are two-thirds of the congre- guaranteed. “When people have problems, if you have a healthy church, you can help them become gation. healthier within themselves,” said Pastor Messner. That was over 22 years ago, and the minister’s vision to see the church restored has more than been fulfilled. Today, 700 individuals attend the Shawnee fellowship, where “transformed lives” are guaranteed. “My passion is to see lives transformed by Jesus Christ,” said Rev. Messner. The goal of having a healthy church is accomplished through programs like: Financial Peace Univer- sity, Divorce Care, Grief Share, The Bible Insti- tute, etc. Referring to the church’s restoration, “It’s like Jesus,” said Pastor Daniel who has been the pastor to the missionar- ies in the country of Mali, West Africa, and has taught repeatedly in his denomination’s Bible Christina Ryan Claypool photos School in Beirut, Leba- Pastor Daniel Messner is a competitive cyclist who averages about non. “Jesus met a need, 5,500 miles a year on his bicycle. “The side of cycling people don’t and by meeting that need, understand, it’s a great solitude to be out with the Lord.”

Our Generation’s Magazine | December 2016 | 7 Events Calendar There are five easy ways Home for the Holidays 2016 W. College Ave, Ada. $11.75. Forgiven in Concert to send information: 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Apollo Christmas Craft Show 10:30 am Waynesfield Baptist Church, INTERNET: Visit limaohio.com to put 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 9:00 am Apollo Career Center, 512 N. Westminster, Waynesfield. your event in the database. In the ‘Queen City Dynasty: Cincinnati’s 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima. Christmas Tree Festival black bar at the top, click “Calendar.” Big Red Machine’ By Mark Figley hristmas Craft Show. . Free. 12:00 pm Allen County Museum, MAIL TO: Your Community Calendar, 6:00 pm Downtown Piqua, E. 5th Annual Open House & Pottery 620 W. Market Street, Lima. Newsroom, The Lima News, 3515 Ash St. & N. Main St., Piqua. Inventory Reduction Sale Simon Kenton School ARC Auction Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807 Holiday Light Show at the Fair 9:00 am SLAK Designs LLC, 3311 1:00 pm Simon Kenton School DROP OFF: Items may be 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Sugar Creek Road, LIma. Gym, 705 N. Ida St., Kenton. dropped off at the front desk. 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. EMAIL: Items may be emailed to: info@ Tree Festival, Silver Memories Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy Elf limanews.com. Put “Your Community 5th Annual Open House & Pottery 9:00 am Putnam County District 2:00 pm Encore Theatre, 991 North Calendar” in the subject line. Inventory Reduction Sale Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Shore Drive, Lima. $12-$17. FAX: 419-229-2926 6:00 pm SLAK Designs LLC, 3311 Home for the Holidays 2016 Miracle on 34th Street Items must be submitted in writing at Sugar Creek Road, LIma. 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, 2:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, least two months prior to the event. Mendon Christmas 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. Always include a contact name 6:00 pm Town Hall, Main Christmas Tree Festival Night In Bethlehem and phone number. Street, Mendon. $1. 10:00 am Allen County Museum, 2:00 pm Camp Common Ground, Dinner Theater 620 W. Market Street, Lima. 150 Rangeline Road, Dunkirk. Thu Dec 1, 2016 6:30 pm Dupont Church of the Brethren, Mendon Town Hall Christmas Harrod Polar Express 2016 Home for the Holidays 2016 State Road 634, Dupont. $4-$8. 1:00 pm Town Hall, Main 2:00 pm Harrod Veteran’s Memorial 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Southern Gospel Music Street, Mendon. $1. Park, Napoleon Road, Harrod. 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Artist - Kevin Spencer Night In Bethlehem Bingo Christmas Tree Festival 7:00 pm Full Gospel Temple of 4:00 pm Camp Common Ground, 2:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second 10:00 am Allen County Museum, Love, 713 Edsel Ave., Lima. 150 Rangeline Road, Dunkirk. St., Ottawa. Early Birds at 1:30 p.m. 620 W. Market Street, Lima. Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy Elf Holiday Light Show at the Fair University of Findlay Orchestra Heritage Harmonics 8:00 pm Encore Theatre, 991 North 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 2:30 pm Winebrenner Theological 12:30 pm Immanuel United Methodist Shore Drive, Lima. $12-$17. 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. Seminary, 950 N Main St, Findlay. Church, 699 Sunnydale Ave., Elida. Miracle on 34th Street Williamsburg Dinners ‘River City Brass’ by Lock Drop-Off Recycling, 8:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, 6:30 pm Wilderness Trail Museum, One Community Arts American Township 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. 37 N. Main St., Fort Loramie. $30. 3:00 pm James F. Dicke Auditorium, 2:30 pm The Lima Mall Parking Christmas Tree Festival New Bremen OH, 901 East Monroe Lot, 2400 Elida Road, Lima. Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy Elf All Day Allen County Museum, 8:00 pm Encore Theatre, 991 North Street, New Bremen. $50. Williamsburg Dinners 620 W. Market Street, Lima. Shore Drive, Lima. $12-$17. Living Christmas Tree 6:30 pm Wilderness Trail Museum, 3:00 pm Spencerville High School, 37 N. Main St., Fort Loramie. $30. Sat Dec 3, 2016 Miracle on 34th Street 8:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, 2500 Wisher Dr., Spencerville. $3. Alger Memorial Festival Committee Liberty Arts Magnet 7th and 8th 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. Country-Style Breakfast Bluffton University Grade Band, Orchestra & Choir presents ‘Messiah’ 7:00 pm Lima Senior High 7:00 am Alger Social Center, 210 N. Main Street, Alger. $7. Sun Dec 4, 2016 4:00 pm Founders Hall, Bluffton School, 1 Spartan Way, Lima. University, Bluffton. Buffet Style Breakfast Food Pantry Lifetree Cafe ‘Giving Up On God’ Gilboa UM Church hosting 7:00 pm The Bachwell Center 8:00 am American Legion Post 96-Lima, 8:00 am Lima Seventh-Day Adventist Christmas Concert and Dinner for Music and Dance, 116 N. 711 South Shore Drive, Lima. $6. Church, 1976 Spencerville Road, Lima. 5:00 pm Gilboa United Methodist Washington St., Van Wert. Tri-State Gun Show Mom-to-Mom Sale Church, 102 Franklin St., Gilboa. 8:00 am Ottoville Parish Center, 8:30 am Allen County Fairgrounds, Miracle on 34th Street Community Meal 8:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, Third Street, Ottoville. $3. 2750 Harding Highway, Lima. $5. 5:30 pm Immanuel Church, 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. Lima Family YMCA Sensitive Santa 10:00 am Lima Mall, 2400 Elida Rd, Lima. 699 Sunnydale Ave., Elida. Fri Dec 2, 2016 Breakfast with Santa 8:30 am Lima YMCA, 345 S. Calvary Chapel of Praise - Candles of Hope Fridays at Findlay Elizabeth St., Lima. $2-$4. The Gifts of the Magi 5:30 pm Jameson Manor, 7:30 am Winebrenner Theological 1028 W Market St, Lima. Breakfast with Santa 10:00 am Calvary Chapel of Praise, Seminary, 950 N Main St, Findlay. $5-$10. 9:00 am The Inn at ONU, 401 1601 Rebecca Drive, Lima. Dinner Theater

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6:00 pm Dupont Church of the Brethren, Lima. Use extreme east entrance. . Free. Miracle On 34th Street Sun Dec 11, 2016 State Road 634, Dupont. $4-$8. Liberty Arts Magnet 5th & 6th 8:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. Miracle on 34th Street Holiday Light Show at the Fair Grade Band, Orchestra and Choir 2:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 7:00 pm Lima Senior High 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. School, 1 Spartan Way, Lima. Fri Dec 9, 2016 Home for the Holidays 2016 Bingo Williamsburg Dinners Oak Ridge Boys Christmas 2:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second 6:30 pm Wilderness Trail Museum, 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Celebration Tour St., Ottawa. Early Birds at 1:30 p.m. 37 N. Main St., Fort Loramie. $30. 7:30 pm Veterans Memorial Civic 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Bluffton University Christmas Sandi Patty Christmas Blessings and Convention Center, 7 Public Freedom Fourth Grade Choir Choral Concert 7:30 pm The Niswonger Performing Square, Lima. $69-$350. 1:00 pm Elderly Day Care Center, 2:30 pm Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton Arts Center, 10700 SR 118 225 E. High St., Lima. Wed Dec 7, 2016 University, Bluffton. $6-$8. South, Van Wert. $25-$45. Heritage Harmonics Home for the Holidays 2016 University of Findlay Symphonic Delphos Ecumenical 1:30 pm Lima Convalescent Home, 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Band and Wind Ensemble Christmas Program 1650 Allentown Road, Lima. 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Christmas Concert 7:30 pm St. John the Evangelist Catholic Holiday Light Show at the Fair 3:00 pm Marathon Performing Arts Church, 331 E. Second St., Delphos. Trinity United Methodist 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Christmas Bazaar 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. Center, 200 W. Main Cross St., Findlay. 4:00 pm Trinity United Methodist Church Mon Dec 5, 2016 Miracle on 34th Street Holiday Light Show at the Fair FAMILY LIFE CENTER, 703 AMBROSE Friends of Putnam County District 8:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, DRIVE (Behind Arby’s), Delphos. $4-$8.50. Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. 2:00 pm Putnam County District K-4th Grade Concert A Celtic Christmas Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 5:30 pm South Science Technology Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:00 pm Veterans Memorial Magnet School, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima. Bible Study Putnam County Shop With a Cop Civic and Convention Center, 7 6:00 pm Bethel Baptist Church, The Texas Tenors at Holiday Evening 9:00 am Putnam County Sheriff’s Public Square, Lima. $7-$10. 630 Powers Ave., Lima. Need a 6:30 pm Edison Community College, Office, 1035 Heritage Trail, Ottawa. Mon Dec 12, 2016 1973 Edison Drive, Piqua. $125. ride? Call 419-302-1863. Tree Festival, Silver Memories Friends of Putnam County District Liberty Arts Magnet Living Christmas Tree 9:00 am Putnam County District Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories 7:00 pm Spencerville High School, Touring Company Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 2:00 pm Putnam County District 6:30 pm St. Rita’s Medical Center, 2500 Wisher Dr., Spencerville. $3. Artspace/Lima Home For Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 718 W. Market St., Lima. The Holidays 2016 Heritage Fourth Grade Recorder Tue Dec 6, 2016 Bingo 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, and Heritage Harmonics Concert 7:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second Food Giveaway 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 5:30 pm Heritage Elementary St., Ottawa. Early Birds, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 am Mizpah Community Center, Liberty Arts Magnet School, 816 College Ave, Lima. 1802 S. Central Ave., Lima. Thu Dec 8, 2016 Touring Company Bible Study 12:30 pm Lima Mall, 2400 Elida Rd, Lima. Powerful Tools For Caregivers Friends of Putnam County District 6:00 pm Bethel Baptist Church, 9:00 am Goodwill Easter Seals Adult Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories Cairo Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry 630 Powers Ave., Lima. Need a Day Services, 105 Cam Court, Lima. 9:00 am Putnam County District 5:00 pm Cairo Sportsman’s Club, 668 ride? Call 419-302-1863. Friends of Putnam County District Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Wentz Rd, Cairo. $10; Veterans pay $8. Northwest Ohio Rescue And Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories Home for the Holidays 2016 Holiday Light Show at the Fair Restore Coalition Fundraiser 9:00 am Putnam County District 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 6:00 pm Bradfield Community Center, Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. 550 S. Collett Street, Lima. $10. Home for the Holidays 2016 Heritage Elemetnary Andy Williams Christmas 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Tue Dec 13, 2016 Second-Grade Musical Extravaganza 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Mizpah Food Giveaway 1:30 pm Heritage Elementary 7:30 pm The Niswonger Performing 8:30 am Mizpah Community Center, Heritage Harmonics School, 816 College Ave, Lima. Arts Center, 10700 SR 118 6:00 pm Lima Mall, 2400 Elida Rd, Lima. South, Van Wert. $30-$70. 1802 S. Central Ave., Lima. Heritage Elemetnary Tree Festival, Silver Memories Glory Way Quartet Second-Grade Musical Miracle on 34th Street 6:00 pm Zion United Methodist Church, 8:00 pm Van Wert Civic Theatre, 9:00 am Putnam County District 5:30 pm Heritage Elementary Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 204 S. Harrison St., Grover Hill. School, 816 College Ave, Lima. 118 S. Race St., Van Wert. $13. Lima Beane Barbershop Christmas Sing Along Dance Home for the Holidays 2016 Holiday in Harmony 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Chorus Practice 7:30 pm Lima Senior High 8:00 pm Walkup Country Club, 3 Miles 7:00 pm Marimor School, 2250 Ada Road, School, 1 Spartan Way, Lima. West on St Rt 705, Fort Loramie. $8. See calendar | 10

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65-67 Public Square, Lima. Independence Elementary Mon Dec 19, 2016 Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Liberty Arts Magnet 8th School ‘Incredible Reindeer’ Friends of Putnam County District Holiday Light Show at the Fair Grade Orchestra 9:00 am Independence Elementary Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories 6:00 pm Van Wert County 10:30 am The Wyngate, 1070 School, 615 Tremont Ave., Lima. 2:00 pm Putnam County District Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington Gloria Ave., Lima. Tree Festival, Silver Memories Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. St., Van Wert. $5-$25. 9:00 am Putnam County District Heritage Harmonics Bible Study Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:30 pm Lima Manor, 750 Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 6:00 pm Bethel Baptist Church, Holiday Light Show at the Fair Brower Rd, Lima. 630 Powers Ave., Lima. Need a Home for the Holidays 2016 6:00 pm Van Wert County 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, ride? Call 419-302-1863. Christmas at the Ok Corral Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 2:00 pm Freedom Elementary Tue Dec 20, 2016 St., Van Wert. $5-$25. School, 575 Calumet, Lima. Independence Elementary Mizpah Food Giveaway School ‘Incredible Reindeer’ Mon Dec 26, 2016 Freedom Elementary School’s 8:30 am Mizpah Community Center, 5:00 pm Independence Elementary Friends of Putnam County District Christmas at the OK Corral 1802 S. Central Ave., Lima. 5:30 pm Freedom Elementary School, 615 Tremont Ave., Lima. Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories Tree Festival, Silver Memories 2:00 pm Putnam County District School, 575 Calumet, Lima. Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:00 am Putnam County District Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Lima North 5th grade Band, Home for the Holidays 2016 Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Bible Study Choir and Orchestra Concert 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, 6:30 pm Lima North Middle Home for the Holidays 2016 6:00 pm Bethel Baptist Church, 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, School, 1135 N. West St., Lima. 630 Powers Ave., Lima. Need a Holiday Light Show at the Fair 65-67 Public Square, Lima. ride? Call 419-302-1863. Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 7:00 pm Lima Seventh-Day Adventist Prayer Meeting 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. 7:00 pm Lima Seventh-Day Adventist Tue Dec 27, 2016 Church, 1976 Spencerville Road, Lima. Church, 1976 Spencerville Road, Lima. Mizpah Food Giveaway Lima Beane Barbershop Sat Dec 17, 2016 Lima Beane Barbershop 8:30 am Mizpah Community Center, Chorus Practice Tree Festival, Silver Memories 1802 S. Central Ave., Lima. 7:00 pm Marimor School, 2250 Ada 9:00 am Putnam County District Chorus Practice 7:00 pm Marimor School, 2250 Ada Tree Festival, Silver Memories Road, Lima. Use extreme east entrance. Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Road, Lima. Use extreme east entrance. 9:00 am Putnam County District Lima North 6th grade Band, Allen County Chess League Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. 9:30 am Lima Public Library, Wed Dec 21, 2016 Choir and Orchestra Concert Prayer Meeting 650 W. Market St., Lima. 7:30 pm Lima North Middle Home for the Holidays 2016 7:00 pm Lima Seventh-Day Adventist School, 1135 N. West St., Lima. Home For The Holidays 2016 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Church, 1976 Spencerville Road, Lima. 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Wed Dec 14, 2016 Lima Beane Barbershop 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Bingo Home For The Holidays 2016 Chorus Practice 7:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Holiday Light Show at the Fair 7:00 pm Marimor School, 2250 Ada 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, St., Ottawa. Early Birds, 6:30 p.m. 65-67 Public Square, Lima. Road, Lima. Use extreme east entrance. 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. Moscow Ballet’s Great Thu Dec 22, 2016 Wed Dec 28, 2016 Sun Dec 18, 2016 Russian Nutcracker Friends of Putnam County District Bingo 7:00 pm Veterans Memorial Food Pantry Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories 7:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second Civic and Convention Center, 7 8:00 am Lima Seventh-Day Adventist 9:00 am Putnam County District St., Ottawa. Early Birds, 6:30 p.m. Public Square, Lima. $30. Church, 1976 Spencerville Road, Lima. Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. South Science and Technology Children’s Christmas Drama Home for the Holidays 2016 Thu Dec 29, 2016 Magnet 5-8th Grade Concert 10:30 am Waynesfield Baptist Church, 10:00 am ArtSpace/Lima, Tree Festival, Silver Memories 7:00 pm South Science Technology 512 N. Westminster, Waynesfield. 65-67 Public Square, Lima. 9:00 am Putnam County District Magnet School, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima. Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Bingo Fri Dec 23, 2016 Lima West Middle School Band, 2:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second Holiday Light Show at the Fair Sat Dec 31, 2016 Choir and Orchestra Concert St., Ottawa. Early Birds at 1:30 p.m. Tree Festival, Silver Memories 7:00 pm Lima Senior High 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Holiday Light Show at the Fair 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. 9:00 am Putnam County District School, 1 Spartan Way, Lima. 6:00 pm Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Sat Dec 24, 2016 Bingo 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert. $5-$25. A Knight In Shining New Years 7:30 pm VFW Post 9142, 212 W. Second Children’s Christmas Drama Friends of Putnam County District Eve Masquerade Ball St., Ottawa. Early Birds, 6:30 p.m. 6:00 pm Waynesfield Baptist Church, Library Tree Festival, Silver Memories 6:30 pm The City Club, 114 South Main Thu Dec 15, 2016 512 N. Westminster, Waynesfield. 9:00 am Putnam County District Street, 3rd Floor, Lima. $75-$125.

10 | December 2016 | Our Generation’s Magazine Just for Fun Answer on page 15 CLUES ACROSS 52. Robin’s Friar 1. Sections of a play 53. Contribute to 5. Staff musical notation 54. Glowing sign gas 9. Rock TV channel 55. Greek portico 12. Afrikaans 13. Especially pungent pepper CLUES DOWN 14. Macaws 1. Oil obtained from flowers 15. Short soloist song 2. Chocolate alternative 16. Largest S.A. country 3. Formosan capital 17. Auto 4. Dragon killer 18. Resembling a rope 5. Trout-like fish (alt. sp.) 19. Old Italian money 6. Ms. Minelli 20. Arugula genus 7. NY Quarterback __ Manning 22. Huskier 8. Folder storage 24. Pre-Roman Europeans 9. Sunspots 25. Metal shackles 10. Nerve pathways 26. Arabian overgarments 11. Spanish units of length 27. University of Dayton 13. Shouts out 28. Member of U.S. Navy 16. Restricts vision building battalion 21. Pear-shaped medieval fiddle 31. Inflexible 23. Writing implement 33. Ancient Persian 28. Tree juice provincial governor 29. Spanish be 34. Article 30. Reversion 35. Fallow deer 31. Metrical units 36. Barefaced 32. 6th note 39. Small African antelope 33. Like an angel in goodness 40. Lower leg protectors 35. Spoke in a monotone 42. Poisonous hemlock 36. Old _____ bucket alkaloid (alt. sp.) 37. Responds to 43. Noah-like ships 38. Trial run Find up-to-date local news and sports coverage at 44. Arabic word for miracle/sign 39. 34470 46. Social insect 40. Crease between leg www.limaohio.com 47. Bast fibers come from it and abdomen 49. Early TV comedian Imogene 41. _____ and Venzetti 50. Sheltered side 43. Too 51. Stain for studying 45. Maori war dance cell structures 48. Work the soil

Our Generation’s Magazine | December 2016 | 11 Seasonings Bread brings beauty,  avor to the holidays By Kim Ode also pretty enough to refrigerated blue card- high sides also will work. Star Tribune (Minneapolis) double as a centerpiece board tubes. There are some steps (TNS) — or at least is a lot Are those easier? no involving rolling and cut- more eye-catching than question. But holidays ting, but stick with us; Bread may be the staff some buns in a basket. are about fussing a bit, we’ll show you how. of life, but that doesn’t Plus, it’s fun to eat, and about homemade. Plus, you can make mean it can’t come in pulling off a portion and This bread’s design this loaf ahead of time, different shapes. unfurling it layer by but- resembles a wreath of wrap it well in aluminum With holidays on the tery layer — reminiscent rosettes and is best foil and freeze it. Let it horizon, here’s a buttery of those irresistibly made with a springform thaw overnight on the pull-apart loaf that will “grand” biscuits that pan, although a 10-inch counter, then warm it in feed a crowd. But it’s come in well-known circular cake pan with the foil before serving. The key to the rosettes’ tender-crisp fl akiness is in rolling fi ve circles of dough, then buttering and layering them like a stack of pan- cakes. That stack then is rolled and cut into wedg- es, which then are rolled into cones and arranged in the pan. Once baked, the outer rosettes form a spiralized border, while the inner rosettes rise like blos- soms. The fi nal result is a perfect example of a whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Photos by Leila Navidi/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS Layers of dough and butter make for a flaky — and beautiful — roll that Roll each piece into a cone shape. is part of a larger loaf, to be broken apart at the dinner table. Place the rolled dough in the baking pan, arranging 12 pieces with their flat side against the edge of the pan. Place the six pieces from the “hoop” in the center of the baking pan.

12 | December 2016 | Our Generation’s Magazine Seasonings, continued from page 12 Money PULL-APART ROSETTE LOAF Serves 18. with plastic wrap and let helps keep the stack even Donate smart and avoid charity scams Note: This loaf can be rise in a warm place until around its borders. Don’t made in advance. Wrap doubled in size, about 1 to fret if they don’t stay Courtesy of Metro well in foil, place in plas- 1 1/2 hours. exactly even. Nonprofit organizations and chari- tic bag and freeze. Thaw Turn risen dough onto a With a sharp knife or ties do extensive work to help people overnight on the counter. lightly floured surface. Pat pizza cutter, cut about and fulfill their missions. While still wrapped in into a 10-inch rectangle, 1 1/2 inches in from the When commercials, emails or foil, warm in a 300-degree then cut into 5 equal edge of the circle to get a direct mail pamphlets tug at the oven for 10 minutes (2-inch) pieces. Form “hoop.” Cut this hoop into heartstrings, it’s understandable before serving. Adapted each piece into a ball, 6 equal pieces (just eye- to want to help as quickly as pos- from bakingwithsibella. then cover and let rest for ball it). Roll up one strip sible. But just as there are scores of Conduct research before giving to any charity com. 10 minutes. like a cinnamon bun and legitimate organizations banking on to confirm that organization’s authenticity. 3 1/2 cups flour Divide room-tempera- place in the center of the the generosity of willing donors, so, 2 teaspoons (1 envelope) ture butter into 4 equal pan. Roll the remaining 5 too, are there scam artists hoping to know who is on the end of a phone instant yeast pieces. Set aside. strips and arrange around exploit that generosity. These crooks call or who sent an email soliciting 1 tablespoon sugar Coat a 9- to 10-inch the center. not only prey on innocent donors, donations. What’s more, according 2 teaspoons salt springform pan with bak- Cut the remaining they indirectly steal from people to Charity Navigator, cold calls are 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons ing spray. If using a cake smaller circle into 12 affected by disasters poaching dona- usually conducted by for-profit tele- warm milk pan, cut a circle of parch- equal triangles (cut tions meant for relief organizations. marketers that have contracted with 4 tablespoons vegetable ment paper to fit in the into quarters, then each The American Grandparents charities. These contracts are not or canola oil bottom, then coat with quarter into 3 triangles). Organization says Americans donate favorable to the charities — with up 8 tablespoons (1 stick) baking spray. Here’s the key step: Roll upwards of $300 billion to charities to 95 cents of every donated dollar unsalted butter, room On a lightly floured each triangle to create a each year. These include well-known going to the telemarketers. temperature surface, roll each piece cone shape, keeping one and well-established charitable • Don’t give cash donations. Cash 1 egg yolk, plus 2 tea- of dough into a 10-inch long edge even as you roll. groups and crowdfunding sites like is difficult to trace, making it a pre- spoons milk circle. If dough wants to (This is different from GoFundMe. Statistics Canada says ferred method of donation collection Coarse salt for sprin- pull back on itself, just rolling a croissant shape.) Canadians make roughly $11 billion among scam artists. If a charity is kling, if desired roll each ball into a 5- to The final shape will in charitable donations each year. insisting on cash or wants you to In a large mixing bowl 7-inch circle and set them resemble a spiral tower. While the majority of donations make a decision immediately, this or in the bowl of a stand aside. After a minute, the Place each cone’s flat end up in the right hands, charity should raise red flags. mixer, whisk together dough will have relaxed end flush against the side scammers still manage to victimize • Protect your privacy. Only work flour, yeast, sugar and enough so that you can of the pan, with the point unsuspecting individuals. Follow with charities that respect your pri- salt. Place milk in a micro- continue rolling each to toward the central, or these tips to make sure hard-earned vacy and will not sell your name or wave-safe container and 10 inches. slanted a bit to one side. money is going to reputable groups information to other groups. warm in the microwave Spread 1 circle with 2 The main thing is to have and not to criminals preying on your • Request information. Reputable for 1 minute. Stir. tablespoons butter, then the flat edge against the generosity. charities will tell you how they will With the mixer on put second circle on top, pan’s side. • Start by doing research. Charity spend your money and if your gift is low, slowly add milk to taking care to match the Cover and let rise in a Watch and Charity Navigator, each of tax-deductible. dry ingredients. Add oil. edges. Spread with but- warm place for about 30 which is recommended by the Feder- • Be aware of sound-alike groups. Continue to mix until the ter and top with another minutes. Preheat oven to al Trade Commission, have carefully Some scam artists create sound-alike dough comes together in circle and so on until you 375 degrees. researched many different charities. organizations to trick donors. In a ball. end up with the fifth circle Beat the egg yolk and This can be the first stop in verifying such instances, donors believe they (If mixing by hand, stir on top. milk until frothy, then the legitimacy of a particular char- are donating to legitimate charities in milk, then oil, until the Re-flour the surface, brush over the rosettes. ity. Check for a charity’s registration but are really giving to another orga- dough comes together in then roll this stack into Sprinkle with coarse salt, number and see if it’s registered on nization. In 2016, the Federal Trade a smooth ball.) a 16-inch circle, pausing if desired. the Better Business Bureau website Commission brought charges against Place dough on a to make sure that it’s not Bake for about 30 to 35 at www.bbb.org/us/charity. four sound-alike cancer groups, lightly floured surface and sticking to the surface and minutes or until golden • Don’t give to cold calls or highlighting just how prevalent such knead by hand for 2 to 3 adding more flour when brown. Let rest on a wire emails. It’s best to take your time faulty organizations are. minutes. Clean bowl and necessary. Occasionally rack for 5 minutes, then with charitable requests and confirm Charity scams are prevalent. But coat with oil, then return flip the stack; you may remove from pan. Serve their authenticity. This may require by being diligent about researching dough to bowl, turning to see that the layers tend to warm, or at room tem- visiting the website of a particular and gaining information, donors coat all surfaces. Cover “slip” a bit, so this step perature. group or contacting them directly can avoid parting with their money to see how you can help. You never unnecessarily.

Our Generation’s Magazine | December 2016 | 13 History, continued from page 6 Sports, continued from page 5 room in a wing presently being best known for playing Dr. The original constructed at the Memphis, Russ Matthews on “Another ticket booth for Tennessee hospital,” the News World,” helped on more than Miami Field. It wrote on July 24, 1975. 20 of the telethons. He died in was active from 1896 to 1982. The The 1976 telethon, which, 2004, school changed according to an ad in the News In a 1999 story in the News, its name in 1996, would be broadcast live from Bratton talked about the tele- moving from the the area around the fountain thon’s format. “Bingo, pancake Redskins to the in the center of the Lima Mall, breakfasts, chicken dinners: All RedHawks. had a more ambitious goal of typical fund-raisers of a small $35,000. It featured appearanc- Ohio town. Before the format In 1991, Ric Bratton readies himself John Grindrod photo es by four Ohio State football of the St. Jude’s Telethon was for the St. Jude Telethon at the Van Wert High School in 1929 Super Bowl III win, one that players but also received money decided, all the options were Lima Mall. Camera operators Cheryl and ’30, coaching basketball, wouldn’t have happened with- raised through community explored,” the News wrote Garlock, left, and Jerry Ditto do their baseball and football. Among out Namath’s laser-like passes. events such as bake sales, book June 15, 1999. “’So this could work to be ready as well. The goal for that year was $605,000. his many accomplishments is Paul Brown, a 1930 Miami fairs, dance marathons and have been our 25th annual bake becoming the only coach ever graduate, returned to his home go-kart races. Over the years sale,’” said Ric Bratton, the 21, 2001. to win a championship in both turf in Massillon after his time money raised at community telethon’s host, with a laugh.” Although the telethon was the NFL (with the Colts in in Oxford and helped build a events bolstered the telethon. Guests that year included doing well, Bratton wasn’t. In 1958 and again in ‘59) and the national high school power as In 1976, more than $27,000 Adam West, TV’s original Bat- March 2002, Bratton entered AFL (with the Super Bowl- head coach of the Massillon was pledged with the money man, and Genson Ackles, who a written plea of not guilty to winning Jets in 1969). Tigers. Brown’s teams lost just earmarked for the salary of a played Eric Brady on “Days felony theft charges involving According to Johnathan 10 games in 11 years. researcher at St. Jude. of Our Lives.” More than a business relationship with Cooper, the Cradle of Coaches Then it was on to Ohio State, More than $31,000 was $730,000 was raised in 1999. the Tom Ahl auto dealership. Archive Curator, Ewbank, who where he guided the Buckeyes raised at the 1977 telethon, After nearly a quarter cen- Bratton, who operated a private played baseball, basketball to their first national champion- which featured six Ohio State tury broadcasting from the advertising consulting agency, and football at Miami was par- ship in 1942. football players and, according Lima Mall, the telethon was was accused of receiving thou- ticularly noted for his ability Later, he moved on to profes- to the June 17, 1977, edition of moved to Veterans Memorial sands of dollars to pay bills to evaluate talent, and that cer- sional football as the coach of the News, “hot air balloon rides Civic Center in 2000. “We just owed media outlets but failing tainly showed in his pro foot- the Cleveland Browns and led provided by Thunderchicken, a outgrew the mall,” Bratton told to do so. Bratton’s financial ball coaching. Neither the Colts his team to three NFL titles skydiving clown.” the News on June 22, 2000. problems mounted, eventually nor the Jets were very success- before leaving to found and Eventually the telethon’s goal With Chris Sabo of the costing him his house, his job ful when he arrived. The year coach the Cincinnati Bengals in rose into six figures and skydiv- Cincinnati Reds and Kirsten and his liberty. before his arrival in Baltimore, 1968. ing clowns were replaced by Storms of “Days of Our Lives” “A mountain of financial the Colts were 3-9. The year Jack Park calls Brown a television celebrities. The goal joining Bratton and Bailey, the trouble that dismantled Ric before his 1963 arrival in New true visionary in the annuls for the 1991 telethon was set 2001 telethon raised a record Bratton’s life, costing his job York, the Jets were 5-9. of coaching, since Brown was at $605,000. “National celebri- $738,587. “The amount raised and good name, on Thursday But, Ewbank saw something the first to use film to scout ties appearing this year include was more than $2,000 above stripped his liberty,” the News special while in Baltimore in opponents, the first to use face David Bailey and John Aprea, last year’s total and brings the reported Feb. 28, 2003. Bratton a former University of Louis- masks on helmets and the first both of ‘Another World,’ Lisa total raised in Lima for the was sentenced to 30 days in ville quarterback named John to use a minimalist approach Dean Ryan of ‘Doogie Howser, Memphis, Tennessee, child- jail, four years of probation and Unitas, who the Steelers cut in to coaching offensive football. M.D.,’ and Joely Fisher of ‘Mul- hood cancer research and treat- community service. He eventu- 1956. According to Park, for Brown’s teams ran but few berry Street,’” the News wrote ment center to $11,287,568.” ally left Lima, taking a job in the cost of a 25-cent phone call, plays, but they were executed June 23, 1991. Bailey, who was Bratton told the News on June Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ewbank was able to sign a QB to precision. Patty Hinkle (from In March 2003, WLIO some will argue is the best ever Brown’s resume is really left), Amy Erskine announced the telethon would to play the position. unmatched in the history of and Karen Spicer be suspended. “WLIO Presi- Ewbank’s astute eye for tal- football. His high school teams display crafts at dent and General Manager ent added a certain stoutness won seven mythical national a 1990 craft show Bruce Opperman said there to the Jets roster. Recalling championships, he won a that was held to were questions about whether the huge role Unitas played in national collegiate champion- benefit St. Jude Baltimore, Ewbank added Joe ship and he won seven pro Children’s Research a good program could be pulled Hospital. together, particularly with long- Namath out of the University of championships, four in the All- time telethon host Ric Bratton Alabama. It was Namath’s bold American Football Conference no longer with the station,” the prediction of a victory that fore- and three in the NFL. News wrote March 6, 2003. shadowed the underdog Jets’ Join me next month for three memorable win over the heavily more of the bronzed cradle Photos courtesy of the Allen County Historical Society Reach Greg Hoersten at [email protected]. favored Baltimore Colts, a 16-7 coaches of Miami University.

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