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50 cents, 2 inserts www.abilene-rc.com Clerk Always a dancer validates Abilene native Polzella obscenity finds calling in teaching petition By TIFFANY RONEY Polzella chose to cut her By Reflector-Chronicle Staff [email protected] losses, move home and move forward after 2 years. Though A petition seeking to empanel a She was known in Abilene she did not complete her pro- grand jury to explore whether the Li- for her ballet talents, dance gram of study, the skills she on’s Den Adult Superstore promotes performances and theatrical acquired play a vital role in appearances. Now, she’s liv- obscenity has been filed with Dickin- her current position and her son County Court Clerk Cindy Mc- ing in Mesa, Ariz., and while future goals. Donald. she’s encountered difficulties Moving home, Phillip and Cathy Cosby, with the and changed countries along moving forward the way, one thing has never American Family Association of changed: Jessica Polzella is Polzela moved back to the Kansas and Missouri, headed the pe- always a dancer. Abilene area to be with fam- tition drive. When she was 18, it looked ily and look for a job. “Ten years ago the grand jury did like her dancing career was “I was helping with my indict but no charges came from it,” over. As a freshman in dance grandma, and I spent a lot of Cosby told the Reflector-Chronicle. time going to the fitness cen- performance at Wichita State, “It was unresolved then. The citizen ter and running to keep my- Polzella hurt her back. grand jury process is pretty interest- “When I hurt my back, I self in shape, because I knew I wasn’t going to just quit ing instrument of justice. Only six thought I was done danc- states have that, Kansas being one of ing, and I absolutely hated it (dancing),” she said. “And them.” — I didn’t want to ever do it during that time, I was look- again,” Polzella said. “I was a ing for jobs nationwide.” Cosby said that there have been business major and then I was Out of that search, Polzella some changes in the Citizen’s Grand a psychology major. I couldn’t stumbled upon a children’s Jury process from 10 years ago. figure out what I wanted to do dance studio in Arizona called The petition has been validated and for the longest time. When The Dance Off. She said the contained 345 signatures, he said. you realize that that’s what studio invited her not only to “I didn’t want to overdo it because you’re missing, and that it’s come teach 13 classes, but I didn’t want to saturate a potential also to help them give the bal- your passion, there’s not real- jury pool,” he said. “The Lion’s Den, let department a facelift. ly any way to do it other than if they do face charges, will chal- “There was a really negative to figure out how to get back lenge every juror, ‘Did you sign that to it somehow.” attitude toward ballet when I came to The Dance Off a year petition?’ So we got basically the Fortunately, Polzella even- minimum number required.” tually dipped her toe back in and a half ago, and now most by taking a couple of classes of my classes are full and “Our intent, we believe the obscen- each week. Eventually, she wait-listed,” she said. ity law is being broken,” Cosby said. discovered a passion for Polzella turned the program “It was 10 years ago, it still is today. teaching. around by taking it into the “People don’t blush easily any- Prima ballerina Royal Dance Academy exam more and obscenity laws are being school preparation. ignored,” he added. “But it is still the A different law. Obscenity is not protected free Once her back had healed, way to pass speech. Polzella still had 13 years of intense ballet training under At many studios, students “The courts did understand that her belt, so she auditioned transition to higher levels of San Francisco and Abilene, Kansas, for Canada’s National Ballet instruction based upon how will have two different community School in Toronto. Out of 200 many years they’ve been in standards,” he said. “Every com- applicants, the school selected dance. For example, a student munity has the legal right to pull 10 students, and Polzella was is in level two their first year, that evidence off the shelves, put it one of them. level two their second year in the court room and if the judge or “The program was abso- and level three their third year. jury says it is obscene then the first lutely incredible — I learned Polzella didn’t find that to amendment rights are waved and it’s more than I ever could imag- be the most efficient and - ef illegal. That is process that we never fective way to teach students, ine while I was there that I use fully completed 10 years ago.” so she decided to evaluate her on a daily basis now, espe- McDonald said the 8th District cially with things like music students on a rotational basis judges will review the petition and and my teaching techniques and then move them to the determine if a jury should be sum- and just overall in my danc- level she believes is best for ing, I’ve grown to be a ma- them. moned. ture, fully developed dancer,” “They’ll try a class at what- Photo provided The court has 60 days from last she said. “But on the flip side ever level they think they’re Jessica Polzella, a dance teacher originally from Abilene, performs a move on pointe Jan. 23, when it was presented to the of that, it was an incredibly going to be in, and then I’ll near her current home in Mesa, Ariz. When Polzella was growing up in Abilene, her court, to act upon the petition. stressful program.” talk to the parent and tell mother, Becky Polzella, drove her to Wichita and back for ballet classes five days per “The clock started ticking when we As a result of that stress, See: Dance, Page 6 week. handed the petition,” Cosby said. Pearson ready for Westminster show

By TIFFANY RONEY hood helping her mother breed Auss- named Promise holds a bit of the spot- [email protected] ies and prepping for important shows. light. But Anna said there is more of a Pearson and her older sister, Laura, story behind her name than simply the When a girl with Abilene connections took time away from the canines ev- wins she has garnered. grew up on a dog farm in Washington ery couple of years to spend about two “It was actually my mom who named State, she and her sister were required weeks with their extended family in her, because it was supposed to be my to clean dog rooms and sanitize water Abilene and, when possible, to catch mom’s dog, but I kind of stole her,” buckets, and they were also responsi- the Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo, Anna said with a laugh. “Her grand- ble for bathing and training their own which Anna said is the best in the re- mother’s name is Secret. Secret passed, dogs at the age of 8. gion — especially for bull-riding. but apparently my mom told Secret “We also packed the car, which is Laura and Anna’s great-grandparents when she was older that she needed something my sister and I pride our- had a cabin at Red Bud Lake, and her to ‘promise’ her to send her another selves at being really good at because grandparents — the Violas — started puppy that looked and acted like her we can fit a lot in a small space,” Anna and ran several stores throughout town. — like a ‘mini-her.’ Like a gift. When Pearson said with cheer in her voice. “They have all passed away, and so Promise was born, she looks a lot like Pearson has many reasons to pack have the names of the stores, though her grandmother, so my mom said, ‘I up — and to be cheery — because she the buildings are still there,” Anna’s guess my promise came true,’ so that’s qualified for the invite-only Westmin- mom, Toni Viola Pearson, said. “There where she got her name.” ster Kennel Club dog show, which will is still the RHV store. RHV stands for Though Anna was in Abilene visiting be televised from New York City. Pear- Ralph Harold Viola. So there is a his- her grandpa when Promise was born, son has won seven Best Junior Handler tory of Violas from Abilene.” she said she noticed one thing about Awards for her work with her Austra- Both Toni’s parents graduated from the young puppy when she returned Photo provided lian shepherd, Promise, and another Abilene High School, and her father home to kennel land: Promise was very Anna Pearson, great-granddaughter of Vern “Short” Viola of dog she shows is the No. 1 dog of its lives on Beekman Road. pretty, and “she was definitely our pick Red Bud and great-great-granddaughter of Ralph Harold Viola, breed in the nation. After being part of Anna’s seven han- of the litter.” founder of RHV, receives the honor of Best Junior Handler at Though she spent most of her child- dler wins, it’s clear the Aussie aptly See: Show, Page 6 Vancouver Kennel Club Show. 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The 2014 spring semester geared toward elementary variety of interests that came of programs has started at students and will consist of before our Grants Commit- vation Society used its grant items and equipment related tions sponsored by a fiscal the Abilene Children’s Li- stories, guest presenters, tee,” Foundation President of $1,295 for the purchase of to their work of providing a agent with such status or a brary and will run through games, crafts and refresh- Kristine Meyer said. “We a new color copier to assist in safe and enriching environ- special-purpose unit of gov- look forward to seeing the im- their work of preserving and ment for local children after ernment. April 19. ments. The programs in clued: pact of these grants unfolding sharing historical area arti- school, with a grant of $2,842. The Spring 2014 grant cycle • Tweens and Teens will be • Wee Read Story Times, in Dickinson County over the facts. • A $500 grant has been application is now available held at 3:40 p.m. Feb. 13 and which meets weekly on next year.” • A $10,000 award to awarded to St. Andrew’s Ele- from the Foundation’s web- Mondays and Tuesdays at 27, March 13 and April 3 and The Fall grants will benefit Abilene’s Convention and mentary School for the imple- site. Proposals for this spring 10:15 a.m. The program is 17. Students in 5th through the county in the following Visitors Bureau that will as- mentation of an after-school cycle should address the designed for infants through 8ths grades will hear stories, ways: sist in funding “A Taste of program for gifted students. health and well-being of the preschoolers and encourage play games, complete art and • The Abilene and Smoky Abilene”, a local arts festival • USD 435: Parents as children of Dickinson Coun- Valley Railroad Association planned for the fall of 2014. Teachers will use their $3,000 ty. Applications are due by 5 the development of pre-read- craft projects and receive re- ing skills. will construct and install an • Great Plains Theatre re- grant to update play equip- p.m. April 4. freshments. • After School Specials operating G-scale model rail- ceived a grant of $4,980 to ment and toys used in their The Foundation currently will take place at 3:40 p.m. For more information, stop road display for its museum fund their 2014 Student Edu- educational outreach to local stewards more than $8 mil- on Feb. 11 and 25, March by the library at 209 N.W. with a $3,000 grant. cation program, including the children and families. lion in charitable assets – the 11 and 25 and April 15. The Fourth St. or call 263-1303. • Big Brothers Big Sisters production of youth perfor- The Community Foundation result of contributions from of Dickinson County received mances. offers spring and fall grant families, individuals and $1,200 for its Cops for Kids • The Roadhouse Youth cycles to Dickinson County businesses. For more infor- youth mentoring program. Center of Herington will re- nonprofit organizations with mation, visit www.communi- Club news • The Chapman Area Preser- place and update essential a 501(c)(3) status, organiza- tyfoundation.us. Hoffman found dead in apartment The Associated Press The law enforcement offi- Hoffman spoke candidly prep school student in “Scent cials, who spoke to The As- over the years about past of a Woman” in 1992. A NEW YORK — He was sociated Press on condition struggles with drug addic- breakthrough came for him as only 46, busy as ever and se- of anonymity because they tion. After 23 years sober, he a gay member of a porno film cure in his standing as one of are not authorized to speak admitted in interviews last crew in “Boogie Nights,” one the world’s greatest actors. about evidence found at the year to falling off the wag- of several movies directed There were no dissenters scene, said the cause of death on and developing a heroin by Paul Thomas Anderson about the gifts and achieve- was believed to be a drug problem that led to a stint in that Hoffman would even- Courtesy photo ments of Philip Seymour overdose. rehab. tually appear in. He played Lion Larry Coulson (left) introduced Ron Trewyn, vice Hoffman, whose death Sun- Besides his Oscar win for The law enforcement of- comic, off-kilter characters president for research at Kansas State University, as the day in New York brought a “Capote,” the stage-trained ficials said Hoffman’s body in “Along Came Polly” and program at a recent Lions Club Meeting. Trewyn is head of stunning halt to his extraor- Hoffman received four Acad- was discovered in a bath- “The Big Lebowski.” He the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Project for KSU. dinary and unpredictable ca- emy Awards nominations and room at his Greenwich Vil- He talked about how they were awarded the project, the reer. bantered unforgettably with several nominations for the- lage apartment by a friend Laura Linney as squabbling progress so far, and why the facility is so important to our An Oscar winner and mul- ater awards, including three who made the 911 call and siblings in “The Savages.” country. tiple nominee, Hoffman Tonys. He was equally ac- his assistant. He was grumpy and ideal- could take on any character claimed and productive, of- istic as rock critic Lester with almost unnerving au- Late Sunday, crime-scene ten appearing in at least two Bangs in “Almost Famous.” thority, whether the religious technicians carrying brown to three films a year, while paper bags went in and out He was grumpy and cyni- Briefly: leader in command of his ev- managing an active life in the ery word in “The Master,” a of Hoffman’s building as of- cal as baseball manager Art Considering the future theater. He had been thriving ficers held back a growing Howe in “Moneyball.” trembling mess in “Boogie for more than 20 years and The trends that will affect how we live in the future will be crowd of onlookers. In “The Master,” he was Nights,” or the witty, theatri- no one doubted that a long, explored at Lifetree Café at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. Hoffman’s family called nominated for a 2013 Acade- cal Truman Capote in “Ca- compelling run awaited him. 5. pote.” the news “tragic and sud- my Award for best supporting The program, titled “News From the Future: A Futur- Like Laurence Olivier or den.” actor for his role as the char- Fearless in his choices, Meryl Streep, his appeal was ist Gives a Sneak Peek,” features a filmed interview with “We are devastated by the ismatic, controlling leader of encyclopedic in his prepara- not bound by age or appear- Thomas Frey, senior futurist at the DaVinci Institute. loss of our beloved Phil and a religious movement. The tion, he was a Shakespearean ance or personality. He was Participants in the Lifetree program will hear about key de- appreciate the outpouring of film, partly inspired by the performer in modern dress, not an actor whom audi- velopments that Frey predicts will significantly change daily love and support we have re- life of Scientology founder bringing depth and variety to ences turned to for youth and life in the coming decades. ceived from everyone,” the L. Ron Hubbard, reunited the charlatans, slackers, curmud- romance. Heavy set with a Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and family said in a statement. actor with Anderson. beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at 207 N. geons and loners. lumpy build and limp, reced- With a range and discipline He also received a 2009 Cedar St. “Hearing that Philip Sey- ing blond hair, he was a char- more common among British supporting nomination for Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Shane Britt at mour Hoffman passed away acter actor with the power to 785-263-3342 or [email protected]. came as much as a shock play the lead, in movies that performers than Americans, “Doubt,” as a priest who to me as to anyone else I’d screened in both art houses Hoffman was convincing comes under suspicion be- imagine,” says Anton Corbi- and multiplexes. whether comic or dramatic, cause of his relationship with Sweetheart dinner jn, director of “A Most Want- “No words for this. He was loathsome or sympathetic, a boy, and a best supporting Hope CYO’s Annual Sweetheart Dinner will be held Feb. 16 ed Man,” one of two films too great and we’re too shat- powerless or diabolical. actor nomination for “Char- at the Catholic Hall. The three-course meal will be served (the other being “In God’s tered,” said Mike Nichols, In one of his earliest movie lie Wilson’s War,” as a CIA from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a choice of smoked turkey or Pocket”) starring Hoffman who directed Hoffman in roles, he played a spoiled officer. pulled pork as a main dish. that premiered last month at “Charlie Wilson’s War” and Advanced tickets are required — $10 for adults and $5 for the Sundance Film Festival. on stage in “Death of a Sales- children younger than 12. Carry out meals are available. He was not only the most man.” Contact the Riedys at 257-3396 or Davidsons at 366-7822 in gifted actor I ever worked the evening. with,” Corbijn added, “...he Stop by and help us had also become an incred- celebrate Alan Grigsby Bringing ibly inspiring and supportive 30 Years Experience My Office Homestead tax returns friend.” Pat Tyrell’s The Dickinson County Department of Aging is scheduling To You! Friends, peers, family 80th Birthday appointments for the free preparation of homestead tax on returns. Homestead returns are only available for hom- members and his countless fans were in grief after Hoff- February 8th eowners. There is no longer a food sales tax return for any ABILENE citizen. man was found in his Green- from 1-3 at Abilene Senior Center • 100 N. Elm St. Appointments can be scheduled at the Hilltop Senior wich Village apartment with Frontier Estates Center in Herington and the Dickinson County Clerk’s Office. what law enforcement of- located at T Tuesday,uesday, F Octoberebruary 4 2 • 2:00-3:30pm Call 263-1562 to make an appointment. No federal or state ficials said was a syringe in returns will be prepared by the department. his arm. 601 N Buckeye The two officials told The (East door) Complete Hearing Aid Services Associated Press that glass- Testing • Home Service • Repairs Meeting canceled ine envelopes containing Due to a winter weather advisory, the Tuesday, Feb. 4 what was believed to be meeting of the Dickinson County Genealogy Researchers has heroin were also found with Hearing HealthCare of Salina been cancelled. The program is tentatively scheduled for the Hoffman. Those items are 800-448-0215 • 234 S. Santa Fe, Salina group’s next meeting on March 4. being tested. The Abilene

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Tammy Moritz, Tiffany Roney, Monday, February 3, 2014 Independence Day, Labor Day and included, a zip code addressed within Box 8, Abilene, KS 67410 Advertising Reporter Reflector Vol. 126, No. 193 Jenifer Parks Daniel Vandenburg, Chronicle Vol. 141, No. 234 Advertising Assistant Circulation/Distribution Member of Kansas Press Association and National Newspaper Association Daily record www.abilene-rc.com Monday, February 3, 2014 3 Dickinson Obituary County US cattle herd at lowest Sheriff Roy Charles Rist Jr. Arrests Roy Charles Rist Jr., 74, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at number since 1951 KU Medical Center from complications of diabetes. Alphonso Campbell, 60, He was born Oct. 31, 1939, in Lincoln, Neb., to Roy Kansas City, Mo., DUI, The Associated Press “It will take rain this year. Pike has been slowly re- “Butch” Sr. and Gretchen (Kibler). The family moved to Bel- possession of opiates/hal- building the herd after sell- lucinogen/drug parapher- LUBBOCK, Texas — The The rate of heifer holdback leville and owned the IGA store/locker plant. He graduated ing off roughly 80 percent of nalia, 2:03 p.m. Jan. 23, lingering effects of drought is just a step toward from Belleville High in 1958 and met his bride-to-be Linda Solomon. across the Great Plains last his livestock. At one time, Trecek. They married in Belleville. Terra Smith, 25, Abilene, stabilization, but the family was running as Roy was a proud member of the U.S. Navy and was sta- year continued to shrink the it’s a critical step.” battery, criminal trespass, size of the U.S. cattle herd, many as a thousand head of tioned in Newport, R.I., where a son, Roy “Chuck” III, was 9:04 p.m. Jan 23, Abilene. born. Roy and Linda owned and operated Creative Fabrics according to experts and a Jim Robb cattle on grass. Those num- Taylor Cramer, 21, and Sears Catalog in Belleville. There they welcomed a sec- U.S. Department of Agricul- bers dwindled to 100 during Abilene, DUI, 2:31 a.m. ond son, Bruce. ture report released Friday. ducer that had its driest the depth of the drought, but Jan. 26, Solomon. Roy and Linda purchased the Sears store in Abilene in 1989. Anthony Martinez, 24, are now up to 220 cows with The National Agricultural year ever in 2011, decreased He worked as a security guard at the Eisenhower Museum. Overland Park, driving while Statistics Service reported 4 percent to 10.9 million the addition of some heifers Roy was a lifelong member of the United Methodist suspended, 10:28 a.m. Jan. that the U.S. inventory of animals. Herds in Kansas he bought last fall to re- 24, Abilene. stock. And calving time will Church, first in Belleville then in Abilene. He was a certified cattle and calves totaled and California decreased lay speaker, and he taught several Sunday school classes and start soon. Incidents 87.7 million animals as of 1 percent, and Nebraska’s preached many sermons. He was a teacher and a student of Jan. 1. That was down by dropped 2 percent. The rains that helped break Jacob Stevenson, 22, the Bible. Chapman, was the victim about 1.6 million cattle, or 2 Ranchers across drought- the drought in Kansas fi- He was an accomplished bowler in his youth, enjoyed play- of criminal trespass and percent, compared with this stricken states in recent nally came in August, along ing golf with his sons and friends in Belleville, loved chess criminal damage to a door time last year. years couldn’t afford to feed with some cool tempera- and was a civil war buff. He served 25 years as a public ser- frame during a break in, 7 The agency said this is the their animals, so they sold tures that allowed the Pike vant in the volunteer fire department. p.m. Jan. 19. lowest January cattle inven- them to out-of-state buyers family to grow some grass Roy is survived by: his bride, Linda of the home; two sons, Pamela Murphree 58, tory since 1951 and said it or sent them to slaughter. and raise some feed crops Chuck (Kara) and Bruce (Pam), both of Lenexa; four grand- Woodbine, reported the was the second straight year The January report had aggravated burglary of for their cattle. Their winter children, Nicholas, Abigail, Joseph and Nathanael; a brother, medicine reported at 5:21 the herd shrank by 2 per- been anxiously awaited be- wheat also got off to a good David (Sharon) of Minneapolis, Minn.; and many beloved p.m. Jan. 27. cent. cause the agency didn’t is- start, so they are planning to nieces, nephews and cousins. The shrinking supply sue a report in July due to buy more cattle to graze out Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the Meetings could cost consumers into sequestration. their wheat pastures. Abilene First United Methodist Church. Interment followed 2015, said Jim Robb, direc- This year will be a histori- “We are just hanging on,” in the Belleville Cemetery. Solomon BOE tor of the Livestock Market- cally tight cattle and beef Pike said. “I mean, we final- The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be SOLOMON — The USD ing Information Center in situation, said Glynn Ton- ly got some rain there last made to either the Abilene or Belleville First United Method- Denver, which is funded by ist Churches or the Wounded Warrior Project. They may be 393 Board of Education sor, Kansas State University year, so we are surviving.” scheduled a meeting from 1 the beef industry, universi- extension specialist. “Noth- left at the church the day of the service or sent in care of the to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. ties and the government. ing that comes in this report Pasture conditions at the Danner Funeral Home Box 758 Abilene, KS. 67410. end of October, when the The agenda included a A bright spot was a 2 will change that kind of Condolences may be left at http://dannerfuneralhome.net/. tour of the school district percent increase in young, fundamental point, and con- last national estimate was facilities, the iPad initiative released, were good to ex- and the budget. female cattle retained for sumers are very likely to see breeding. One expert said historically high beef prices cellent across 48 percent Notice Memorial that factor could allow the through 2014,” he said. of the nation’s beef cattle herd’s seven-year contrac- The number of young fe- producing areas. The previ- Lloyd A. Nichols Health System ous year in the wake of the tion to stabilize. males held back totaled 5.5 Lloyd A. Nichols, 97, formerly of Longford, died Saturday, The Board of Directors of widespread drought only 21 “It will take rain this year,” million and most were born Feb. 1, 2014, at the Holiday Resort of Salina. Memorial Health System percent of pastures in that said Robb, who attributed last year, Robb said. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, will attend a social event same area were rated good from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, the decrease to drought. “We have more states hold- Feb. 5, 2014, at the Longford United Methodist Church. Pas- Feb. 6 at the home of Mark “The rate of heifer holdback ing back heifers than a year to excellent. tor Susan Evans will officiate. A visitation will be held from Miller, CEO. No business will is just a step toward stabi- ago because of improved “One way to describe this 9:30 a.m. Wednesday untils the service begins. be conducted. lization, but it’s a critical forage conditions and lower is that twice as many cows The family requests memorials be sent to the Longford step.” feed costs,” he said. were in excellent situations United Methodist Church in care of the Neil-Schwensen- Totals in Texas, the na- In southwest Kansas near in October 2013 than in Oc- Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh St., Clay Center, KS Calendar tion’s leading cattle pro- Ashland, rancher Byron tober 2012,” Tonsor said. 67432. Monday 6 p.m. — Hospice Be- reavement Group, St. Paul’s Researcher’s work could aid with brain injuries Lutheran Church, 114 N. 18th St., Herington By ALAN BAVLEY thing very cool, very, very son’s disease. And in 2008, other part of the brain. tive. Carmichael said it may 7 p.m. — Boy Scout The Kansas City Star interesting,” said Leonardo scientists showed that mon- Within two weeks of re- prompt other researchers to Troop 40, First United Cohen, a senior neuroscience keys with chips implanted in ceiving the prosthesis, the follow his lead and look for Methodist Church, 601 N. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) researcher at the National their brain could direct robot rats were able to grab food as ways to repair damaged cir- Cedar — It’s long been the stuff Institutes of Health. “It re- arms to feed them marshmal- well as they had before their cuits within the brain. 7 p.m. — NA, Solomon of science fiction: computer ally creates a pathway into lows, an accomplishment brains were injured. Senior Center, 119 W. chips implanted in your brain the brain. This is definitely a that could lead to advances “I’m not ready to use the Fourth St. to enhance your physical and breakthrough.” in prosthetic limbs. term ‘neural solder’ yet, but intellectual powers. Nudo and Mohseni first met Nudo and Mohseni’s neu- we’re getting there,” Nudo Your Tuesday At Randolph Nudo’s lab in 2006 at a science confer- ral prosthesis is the first de- said. “Neurons that fire to- 9:30 a.m. — Alpha Mas- at the University of Kansas ence, where they discovered vice designed to repair the gether wire together. We’re ter Chapter of Beta Sigma Medical Center, it’s a step they shared the same idea for wiring of the brain itself. It artificially creating that situ- Ad Phi, home of Mary Amess closer to reality. a neural prosthesis. has two sets of microelec- ation.” 5:30 p.m. — Weight Nudo, a brain researcher “It was an idea a bit out trodes, as fine as human Nudo already is expanding Watchers, Nichols Educa- who directs KU’s Landon in left field, so it took some hairs, connected by wires to his research on the prosthe- Could tion Center Center on Aging, and elec- time to get it funded,” Nudo a microprocessor chip and a sis. He has a Defense De- 8 p.m. — Closed AA, trical engineer Pedram said. watch battery. The experi- partment grant to do a simi- Mohseni of Case Western step meeting, St. John’s Eventually, money for their mental prosthesis sat on top lar study with monkeys. He Reserve University have de- Be Episcopal Church, Sixth and project came from the De- of the rat’s head. The version also will be testing the effec- veloped an implant the size Buckeye partment of Defense, which for people would fit inside tiveness of the device on rats of a quarter that bridges gaps has been looking for better the skull. with spinal injuries. in damaged brains to restore Here ways to rehabilitate soldiers In their experiment, Nudo S. Thomas3.5” Carmichael,x 2” Wednesday communication between dif- Get Your Business Noticed! with traumatic brain injuries. mapped the rats’ brains and a neurologist and neuro- 6:50 a.m. — Abilene ferent parts of the brain. 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DEAR DOCTOR K: Do ener- disease -- but she admitted that gy-boosting foods and beverages she had been taking ephedra to work? Are they safe? boost energy. Beetle Bailey DEAR READER: A multitude -- Ginkgo biloba does not ap- of herbs, supplements, soft drinks pear to improve cognition (think- and so-called energy drinks claim ing) in people with Alzheimer’s to boost energy. Here’s a look at disease. Regarding memory in some of these substances -- and people without dementia, the evi- whether the evidence supports dence is mixed. their claims: -- Ginseng. This relatively safe -- Chromium picolinate is a and popular herb may reduce fa- mineral marketed to build muscle, tigue and enhance stamina and burn fat and increase energy and endurance. It can boost energy athletic performance. Research without causing a crash, unlike does not support these claims. sugar. -- Coenzyme Q10. Studies have -- Guarana. This herb induces shown coenzyme Q10 supple- a feeling of energy because it’s a Alley Oop ments to improve exercise capac- natural source of caffeine. Taken ity in people with heart disease. with other caffeinated beverages, Their effects in people without however, it could ultimately low- heart disease are not clear. er your energy by interfering with -- Creatine. There is some sleep. evidence that creatine can build -- Vitamin B12. Some doctors muscle mass and improve ath- give injections of vitamin B12 as letic performance requiring short energy boosters. But unless you bursts of muscle activity, at least have true B12 deficiency, vitamin in younger adults. But it does not B12 treatments are unlikely to appear to build muscle in older boost your energy. adults or reduce fatigue in people of any age. Instead of looking to supple- -- DHEA is touted to boost ener- ments for energy, switch to a gy and also prevent cancer, heart healthful diet loaded with veg- Alley Oop disease and infectious disease, etables, fruits, whole grains, among other things. But this hor- nuts, lean protein and unsaturated mone has no proven benefits, and fats. And exercise more. That’s a it may pose serious health risks. much better way to beat an en- -- Ephedra was banned by the ergy shortage. FDA in 2004 because of major I know that some of you may safety concerns, but it remains say: “There he goes again: Ex- available for sale on the Inter- ercise and a healthy diet are the net. Ephedra is not safe in any solution for everything.” But they amount. really do improve well-being. One night years ago I got a call I’ve had many patients who told from the emergency room. A me, in so many words, “I don’t patient of mine had fainted, and have enough energy to exercise.” when she arrived at the ER it be- But I pushed them, they started The Born Loser came clear that she was having regular exercise, and two to three dangerous heart rhythms. Shortly months later had more energy after arriving, she started having a than they’d had for years. very dangerous rhythm, ventricu- (Dr. Komaroff is a physician and pro- fessor at Harvard Medical School. To lar tachycardia. If she had not send questions, go to AskDoctorK. been in a medical setting where com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 we could treat her, she could have Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, died. She had no underlying heart MA 02115.) Kit ‘n’ Carlyle

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want to train professionally Dance and become RAD instruc- Marriage shift has right scrambling Continued from Page 1 tors, she said she is thankful them, ‘This is what I saw, to currently dance in more By JOHN HANNA Under the bill, no individual, business said Kansans were reacting to efforts by this is what I think will be relaxed environments. The Associated Press or religious group with “sincerely held gays and lesbians to gain acceptance “of good. We’re going to put her “At The Dance Off and at religious beliefs” could be required by their lifestyle.” in this level,’” she said. TOPEKA — Religious conservatives Ballet Fusion Fitness, you “any governmental entity” to provide “I think that rubs people as raw as them From hurt to heart get body shapes of all differ- in Kansas fear that the legal wall they services, facilities, goods, employment wanting to get married does,” Wright built against gay marriage will soon tum- Since hurting her own ent shapes and sizes, which is or employment benefits related to any said after the 2005 vote. “I think most great because it helps me to ble, and they’re looking for legislators to marriage or domestic partnership. The Americans do view it as a perversion.” back, Polzella said she has become “really passion- become better as a teacher, help them dig a new line of defense in measure prohibits anti-discrimination The leader of an anti-amendment group resisting a growing American tolerance ate” about dance safety and because I have a wider range lawsuits on such grounds. at the time accused gay-marriage oppo- of same-sex relationships. teaching students proper of students to work with,” “It protects individuals with clear re- nents of making the debate “about gay she said. “It doesn’t create A cultural shift already was underway technique so they do not in- ligious sensitivities on the issue of mar- sex,” adding, “It was all about the ick this close-minded competi- in 2005, when 70 percent of voters in jure themselves. riage, one way or the other,” Brunk said. factor.” tive environment as much a special election approved an amend- “I injured it doing mod- One provision would allow govern- But last year, Gallup polling showed as it would be created when ment to the state constitution to ban gay ern, when I’d never done ment employees to invoke religious lib- that a slight majority of Americans fa- you only have one specific marriage. Conservative religious leaders modern before in my life. erty protections to avoid involvement vored allowing gay marriages nation- body type. I have tall kids, and their legislative allies believed the They assumed that because in providing services. The bill’s back- wide, and the polling organization said I have short kids, I have the amendment would prevent lawmakers I was good at ballet, that that ers said workers’ ability to opt out still the issue had reached “a tipping point.” 5-year-old that has a few ex- or the state courts from overturning the would mean that I was good would be limited by federal civil rights tra pounds on her and I have traditional policy on marriage — perhaps “The people who worked to pass that at everything,” she said. “I laws and past court decisions, but gay- the 5-year-old that is so skin- long after a majority of Kansans no lon- amendment in 2005 knew today was didn’t know how to roll on rights advocates are worried about the ny that you want her to eat ger had moral objections to gay and les- coming,” Witt said. the floor. I didn’t know how language. cupcakes.” bian relationships. Witt said that if federal courts invali- to get down and get up safely Opponents said whatever the pre- Gay-marriage opponents now worry date state bans, churches, clergy and off the floor. So that’s how I Polzella said she believes that their Kansas bulwark might not hold cise language of the bill, it targets gays other individuals still couldn’t be com- essentially injured my back, that when teachers become up much longer, thanks to recent federal and lesbians, sanctions discrimination pelled to perform ceremonies or partici- and that’s why I’m such an too strict and specific with court decisions in Oklahoma and Utah against them in their daily lives and en- pate because of existing religious liber- advocate of making sure the their students, the teachers striking down those states’ bans. The courages government officials to ignore ties protections in the state and federal core muscles are strong and take the artistry away from Kansas House Federal and State Affairs court rulings favoring gay marriage. constitutions. making sure that kids aren’t the dancers. Committee plans to debate a bill Tuesday Tom Witt, executive director of Equal- But Michael Schuttloffel, executive jumping into something that “I believe in giving my kids that anticipates a day when the state rec- ity Kansas, the state’s leading gay-rights director of the Kansas Catholic Confer- they aren’t ready to handle and my adults freedom of ognizes same-sex marriages. group, said the bill also is a sign of “pan- ence, said the threat to religious liberty yet.” expression and having them The bill would block lawsuits or gov- ic” among gay marriage opponents. is broader. Center-of-the-floor exercis- move in their own way,” she ernment sanctions against individuals, He said they had counted on the state For example, he said, could a church es, careful passing of students said. “There’s a certain level groups and businesses refusing on re- constitutional amendment to settle the that opposes gay marriage be forced to from one level to the next and of training that you need for ligious grounds to recognize same-sex debate for decades. Even if public opin- make its sanctuary available for a same- protective reminders from your safety, and then there’s marriages or declining to provide goods, ion shifted in favor of gay marriage, its sex couple’s wedding, even if its clergy Polzella serve to keep kids some of those things like services, accommodations or benefits to supporters would still need two-thirds does not participate? Schuttloffel said if off the recovery bed and out where your pinky finger is gay couples. majorities in both legislative chambers the church reaches out to non-members, on the dance floor. that just doesn’t matter quite Supporters are quick to note that the to get a repeal proposal on the ballot. its building could be viewed as a public Fusing ballet so much.” Small town roots bill’s language isn’t specifically limited A 1996 state law barred Kansas from accommodation, not a facility only for and fitness to same-sex relationships and describe recognizing any marriage other than the use of a small, set group. Though she now lives it as an even-handed religious liberties a union of one man with one woman, “That’s the whole point of our minis- While The Dance Off is the 1,000 miles away from her measure. Yet Kansas lawmakers almost but opponents of gay marriage came to tries,” he said. “It’s not just to hunker studio that first drew Polzella hometown, Polzella said her certainly wouldn’t be considering such worry that a state court would strike it down with ourselves but to try to bring from Abilene to Arizona, the Kansas foundations keep her a proposal at all if the legal and cultural down. In 2003, Massachusetts’ highest God’s love out into the world.” studio she sometimes talks rooted in the values she grew climate surrounding gay marriage hadn’t court declared that state could not ban Schuttloffel told the House committee about more is one she joined up with. on a lark. Originally, she was shifted dramatically, endangering the gay marriage. during a hearing last week that religious “All the old-fashioned val- interested in taking classes at state’s constitutional ban less than a de- Some gay-marriage opponents, par- liberty means not only that people are ues — helping other people Ballet Fusion Fitness during cade after its enactment. ticularly conservative clergy, believed free to worship as they please but are and the very Christian values her free time, but now, Pol- “At that time, we thought that — that Kansas voters made a broader statement free to live out faith in their daily — and that I was raised with — I zella teaches everything BFF put some finality to the issue,” said Rep. about gay relationships when they ap- public — lives. For some Kansans, that find that that’s really come from beginning classes to ad- Steve Brunk, the House committee’s proved the constitutional change in 2005. means continuing to register moral dis- back to me over the years,” vanced pointe. chairman, a conservative Wichita Re- The Rev. Joe Wright, then senior pastor approval of gay relationships even if so- she said. “And then the oth- publican. at Wichita’s Central Christian Church, ciety and the law don’t anymore. While Nationa Ballet er part of it is — if I wasn’t Foundation was comprised raised in Abilene, I wouldn’t of 20-somethings and The have had the years and years Dance Off is 100 percent of driving back and forth (to children, the average age of dance classes in Wichita), Teen, police spar over Polzella’s clients at BFF is which at the time, I absolute- 40, with some older students ly hated, but looking back on in their 60s and some younger it, it was one of the most in- ones fresh out of high school. credible experiences because videotaping in Capitol “We have some of older as soon as I share that story ladies who always wanted to with anyone, they instantly dance but never did before,” know how dedicated I am to The Associated Press jaywalking in the presence of enforcement officers in To- During the incident Thurs- Polzella said. “We have some Capitol Police. peka doing their job in recent day, Mikkelson’s video shows my artwork.” TOPEKA — A Topeka teen- where initially, we thought “He didn’t do one thing,” months, including one that footage of the security area Since Polzella clearly re- ager has had another confron- they were just going to come Mikkelson said of an officer. led to his arrest on Christmas members spending five hours tation with law enforcement near the entrance to the new in for fitness classes but they Mikkelson says he then Day for obstruction. Mikkel- Statehouse visitor center. He in the car each day to com- over his attempt to use a video end up wanting to take actual mute from her small town to started videotaping the activ- son was taken to a juvenile is met by an officer, who in- camera to record interactions ballet classes. Friends University to pursue ity and asking the officer why center before being released. forms Mikkelson that he is “We have some that danced between police and the pub- he didn’t intercede. The teen He had his cellphone confis- performing arts, she said she lic. not allowed to take video of when they were kids for sev- wants to encourage other returned to the Statehouse cated by the Kansas Highway eral years or danced through The Topeka Capital-Journal the security measures. small-town students who are on Thursday with his camera Patrol after a New Year’s Day middle school and then quit reports that Addison Mik- The officer can be heard want to pursue any form of running and had a discussion incident at a Topeka store. for high school. We have kelson was at the Statehouse telling the teen where he can artistry. with an officer before being His videos, including the some that are basically have on Wednesday to participate escorted from the building. latest incident at the State- film in the building and tell- “I would tell kids that are ing him to turn his camera been professional dancers, in Abilene growing up not in the Kansas Day activi- Capital Police declined to house, have been posted on- all the way up through, ‘I’ve ties planned in the building, comment about the incident line. In the clips, Mikkelson, away from the entrance. to get discouraged if they’re never danced a day in my life in the arts, because you can which included the dedication Friday when asked by The who has been praised by After the two debate the le- and I suddenly want to take of the Capitol. Associated Press. free speech proponents, says gality of Mikkelson’s filming, make it out of Abilene as an up ballet.’” artist — you absolutely can,” The 17-year-old said while The teen has made other that he is exercising his First the officer escorts Mikkelson A different culture at the site he noticed people attempts to videotape law Amendment rights. out of the building. she said. “There’s a great arts The culture of The Dance community in Abilene that Off and Ballet Fitness Fusion you can become a part of, Show for a couple of years, so we get paid to show other peo- continue my mom’s kennel is one that is kinder to danc- and it can take you places had a lot of prep work before ple’s dogs, to help supple- with Australian shepherds. ers’ self-image, body image because there are people Continued from Page 1 and overall health than some in Abilene or people from we actually went to AKC.” ment my showings and also I see myself continuing that While Anna is the owner conservatory-style programs, Abilene that have connec- While in New York City, help a little bit with college and trying to make it even and keeper of Promise, the Anna said she will receive Polzella said. 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The Associated Press the safety from the start,” said David game and Bank of America will do- ring music legend Bob Dylan dis- down. GoDaddy.com’s ad, for in- Berkowitz, chief marketing officer nate $1 each time it is downloaded cussing the virtues of having cars stance, showed it helping a small- NEW YORK — What Super Bowl for digital ad agency MRY. to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. built in Detroit, a theme the car business owner quit her job. “Wom- ads will people discuss over the wa- maker has stuck with in previous ads en were fed up and parents were fed ter cooler a day after the big game? Viewers had a mixed reaction Meanwhile, a Microsoft ad fo- to the ads. Keith Harris, who was cused on how its technology helps with rapper Eminem and actor Clint up and advertisers listened,” said There were no crude jokes. Sexual watching the Super Bowl in Raleigh, people in different ways. The ad is Eastwood. “Let Germany brew your Mediapost.com’s Lippert. innuendo was kept to a minimum. N.C., said he appreciated the safer narrated by Steve Gleason, a former beer. Let Asia assemble your phone. Other advertisers went with light And uncomfortable scenes were ads. “The ads are less funny, but it’s professional football player who is We will build your car,” Dylan said humor as well. There were mini missing. easier to watch the Super Bowl with living with ALS, a disease of the in the ad. sitcom reunions: in an ad for Dan- In short, there wasn’t much shock your family,” he said. nerve cells in the brain and spinal Barbara Lippert, ad critic and Me- non Oikos, the “Full House” cast re- value Conversely, Paul Capelli, who cord that control voluntary muscle diapost.com, said the ads were an at- united. And “Seinfeld” alums Jerry, Sure, RadioShack poked fun at lives in West Chester, Pa., found movement. He uses a Microsoft tempt to connect with viewers on a George and even Newman came its image by starring 80s icons like most ads dull: “The best spots were Surface Pro tablet running eye gazer more personal level. “We want to be back to Tom’s diner in New York Teen Wolf in its ad. And Coca-Cola like a Payton Manning-to-Wes technology to speak. able to feel through all these screens City for an ad for Jerry Seinfield’s struck an emotional chord by show- Welker pass play — they were there, And an Anheuser-Busch “Hero’s and through all the hype there’s a show “Comedians in Cars Getting casing people of different diversities but too few and those that connected Welcome” ad was an ode to U.S. human element and in the end were Coffee.” in its spot. As did Chrysler, with its left you wanting something a bit soldiers. The spot showed how An- all human,” said Barbara Lippert, ad Stephen Colbert appeared in a pair “Made in America” message. more spectacular.” heuser-Busch helped prepare big critic and Mediapost.com. of 15-second ads for Wonderful Pis- But with a 30-second Super Bowl Connecting with celebration that included a parade Not everyone was a fan. “I didn’t tachios. In one he predicted the nuts commercial fetching $4 million and with Clydesdales as a surprise for a like it very much,” said Crystal would sell themselves because “I’m more than 108 million viewers ex- a cause soldier returning from Afghanistan. Booker, who lives in Rock Hill, wonderful, they’re wonderful.” He pected to tune in to Sunday night’s Many advertisers played it safe by America the beautiful S.C., about the Chrysler ad, in par- was back a few seconds later cov- game, advertisers tried to keep it promoting a cause or focusing on ticular. “It was nostalgic but nothing ered in bright green branded mes- family friendly with socially con- sentimental issues. Many advertisers took the safe sages because the nuts hadn’t sold route by playing up their Americana that I hadn’t seen before.” scious statements, patriotic messag- Chevrolet’s ad showed a couple Light humor out in 30 seconds. es and light humor. After all, shock- driving through the desert in re- roots. Another light-humored ad came ing ads in previous years have not membrance of World Cancer Day. Coca-Cola’s ad showed scenes of Jokes were also tamer. “A few from RadioShack, which featured always been well received. (Think: And Bank of America turned its natural beauty and families of differ- years ago we had a lot of physical 1980s pop culture figures including GoDaddy.com’s ad that featured a ad into a virtual video for singing ent diversities. The tune of “Ameri- slapstick, this year there’s a lot less Teen Wolf, Chucky, Alf and Hulk long, up-close kiss was at the bot- group U2’s new single “Invisible” ca the Beautiful” could be heard in of that,” said Berkowitz, with digital Hogan, destroying a store and a tom of the most popular ad lists last to raise money for an AIDS charity. different languages in the spot. ad agency MRY. voiceover that said: “The 80s called, year.) The song will be a free download on Chrysler also went with a U.S.A Even advertisers that typically they want their store back. It’s time “A lot of brands were going with iTunes for 24 hours following the theme. It had a two-minute ad star- go with more crude humor toned it for a new RadioShack.” Bills show fight to protect caregivers Republicans blame

By JIM FITZGERALD But there was no law against it, and Ad- or supervisory care” to children, spouses Obama for stall The Associated Press ams had to look for another job. or parents, but the state Chamber of Com- Proponents say various demographic merce claims it’s too vague and “a job NEW YORK — If you don’t get a job trends have fed the problem and created killer” and has successfully opposed it for on immigration because you’re a woman, or you get fired the need for new laws: more single-par- several years. The Associated Press security first could only because you’re black, or you get trans- ent households, more households with In a letter to the Legislature last year, the pass the House if lawmak- ferred to the night shift because you’re both parents working and more elderly chamber said the bill would “dramatically WASHINGTON — Re- ers believe the administra- gay, there’s a law for that. But if you’re people who need family care. increase the amount of frivolous litiga- publicans are starting to tion would enforce it — an punished at work because you need time “In previous generations, there was this tion.” It said medical care could be inter- lay the blame on President to take your child to the doctor or talk to unlikely prospect given Re- concept of the stay-at-home parent — a preted as “administering over the counter Barack Obama if an over- your confused elderly mother, you might publicans’ deep opposition mother — who would be available to deal medication once a day.” And it said there haul of the nation’s broken be out of luck. to Obama. The president’s with all the domestic responsibilities,” are enough existing protections. immigration system fails to In most places around the country, waivers for provisions in said Phoebe Taubman, senior staff attor- Among the California bill’s proponents become law. there’s no specific safeguard against his 4-year-old health care ney at A Better Balance, a legal organiza- is Derek Tisinger, who claims he was de- The GOP’s emerging employment discrimination based on a law have increased suspi- tion that helps workers meet the demands nied a promotion in the Bakersfield Fire plan on immigration is to worker’s status as a caregiver. Connecti- cions among Republicans. of work and family. “Now both parents Department because he had sole custody criticize Obama as an un- cut and the District of Columbia are ex- “This isn’t a trust-but- are working, work hours are longer than of three children. The department had ear- trustworthy leader and his ceptions. Legislation that would change verify, this is a verify-then- ever, schedules are unpredictable, over- lier made it difficult for him to take time administration as an un- that is pending in New York City and trust approach,” Ryan said. time is frequent and there’s just no way off for child care, he said, “although they reliable enforcer of any California, but business interests have to be everywhere and do everything for bent over backward to make sure the guys laws that might be passed. Asked whether immigra- objected. everybody.” on the softball team could play softball.” Perhaps realizing the odds tion legislation would make At a recent hearing on the New York The Center for WorkLifeLaw at the of finding a consensus on its way to Obama for him He lost a lawsuit on appeal — the city City bill, Dena Adams testified that she University of California’s Hastings Col- immigration are long, the to sign into law, Ryan said denies he was passed over because of lost her job at a nonprofit organization lege of the Law said in 2012 that only a Republicans have started he was skeptical: “I really child care issues — and now campaigns when she was switched from a regular few states and a few dozen localities have telling voters that if the don’t know the answer to for a new law. day shift to irregular night hours, couldn’t laws that go beyond the federal Family GOP-led House doesn’t that question. That is clear- get nighttime child care and didn’t want Medical Leave Act. That law is limited to The New York City bill would add take action this election ly in doubt.” “caregiver status” to race, religion, dis- to leave her 11-year-old daughter alone. serious health conditions, employers with year, it is Obama’s fault. The Senate last year ability and other forbidden reasons for She offered to work weekends and holi- 50 or more workers and employees with “If the president had been passed a comprehensive, bi- employers to discriminate. It defines a days, then requested a consistent night a year on the job. serious about this the last partisan bill that addressed caregiver as someone who provides on- schedule and finally asked if she could Connecticut and the District of Colum- five years, we’d be further border security, provided going care to children or to others “in a bring her 11-year-old daughter to work bia protect all workers with “caregiver along in this discussion,” enforcement measures and dependent relationship” who suffer from with her. She was turned down every responsibilities,” while Alaska, New Louisiana Gov. Bobby offered a long and diffi- a disability. time, she said, though other workers were Jersey and Oregon protect workers with Jindal, a Republican, said cult path to citizenship for given hours that allowed them to go to child care but not elder care responsi- It calls on employers to make “reason- Sunday. those living here illegally. school. bilities, the center said. It found 67 local able accommodation” to caregivers. House Republicans last The measure stalled in the “I said, ‘Oh, no, no, no, something is ordinances, most of which covered only “It could be as simple as the need to week unveiled a road map GOP-led House, where not right here,’” she told a City Council child care. take a few phone calls during the day,” for an overhaul of the na- leaders want to take a more committee. “That’s when I realized, you A bill in the California Legislature said City Councilwoman Deborah Rose, tion’s broken immigra- piecemeal approach. tion system that calls for know what, this is discrimination.” would cover those who provide “medical whose committee is considering the bill. In the meantime, Repub- increased border security, licans have started unit- better law enforcement ing behind a message that within the U.S. and a path- Allen’s allies cast doubt on abuse claims way to legal status — but Obama won’t hold up his not citizenship — for mil- end of the bargain. The Associated Press Allen was investigated on ment from him: “You are mis- peace and solace at this time.” lions of adults who live in House Majority Leader child molestation claims for taken if you think there is a America unlawfully. The Eric Cantor said “there’s a NEW YORK — Some of A spokesman for the Con- the 1992 accusation but was place for me, or any outsider, proposal requires those lot of distrust of this admin- Woody Allen’s allies have necticut Division of Criminal never charged. in this family’s issue.” here illegally to pay back istration in implanting the come to his defense, casting Justice said Sunday that the Dylan Farrow’s open letter Dylan Farrow’s most de- taxes and fines. law.” And Republican Sen. doubt on renewed accusa- prosecutor’s office won’t re- didn’t urge renewed legal ac- tailed account of the 1992 en- Marco Rubio, R-Fla., last tions by Dylan Farrow that examine the case unless the But one of its backers, tion but a retrial for Allen in counter returned the spotlight week warned that distrust she was sexually assaulted by office is asked. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wiscon- the court of public opinion. to the original police investi- of Obama would trump the her then-adoptive father when sin, said distrust of Obama Farrow, who now lives in gation of Allen. The handling The 1992 allegation came desire to find a solution for she was 7. poisons interest among Florida, is married, and goes of the investigation was criti- shortly after Allen became some in his Republican the estimated 11 million Allen’s lawyer, studio and by another name, argued for cized after Litchfield County involved with Mia Farrow’s caucus. people living in the United publicist weighed in on Far- fans of Allen’s movies and ac- State Attorney Frank S. Maco adopted daughter, Soon-Yi States illegally. row’s open letter, published “Here’s the issue that all tors who star in his films not said at a news conference that Previn. Allen, then in his Republicans agree on: We “We just don’t think gov- online Saturday by The New to “turn a blind eye.” he believed there was “proba- mid-50s, was not the adop- York Times, in which she don’t trust the president to ernment will enforce the But on Sunday, Sony Pic- ble cause” to charge Allen but tive father of Previn, who was claimed that in 1992 at the enforce the law,” said Ryan, law anyway,” Rubio said, tures Classics, which regu- decided against prosecution about 19 at the time. The two his party’s vice presidential recounting conversations family’s Connecticut home, larly distributes Allen’s films partly to avoid a traumatic Allen led her to a “dim, clos- married in 1997 and have two nominee in 2012. he’s had with fellow Re- including his latest, “Blue trial for the young girl. adopted daughters. Ryan said a plan that puts publicans. et-like attic” and then sexu- Jasmine,” urged caution in A disciplinary panel found ally assaulted her. Farrow any rush to judgment. that Maco may have preju- didn’t specify Allen’s actions “This is a very complicated diced the ongoing custody but described other abusive situation and a tragedy for fight between Allen and Mia PetersON MONuMeNts & DesigN, iNC. behavior. everyone involved,” the com- Farrow by making an accusa- The movie director’s pub- pany said in a statement. “Mr. tion without formal charges. Professional • reliable • experienced licist, Leslee Dart, said in an Allen has never been charged Months before Maco’s news email Sunday that Allen has in relationship to any of this, conference, a team of child 110 Ne 3rd st. (east of Post Office) read Farrow’s letter. and therefore deserves our abuse specialists from Yale- “Mr. Allen has read the ar- presumption of innocence.” New Haven Hospital were ticle and found it untrue and Ronan Farrow, the son brought in to examine the disgraceful,” Dart said, sig- of Allen and Mia Farrow case and concluded that the – Order Now for Memorial Day – naling that Allen would fight (though she has said ex-hus- child had not been molested. the claims dating back to Al- band Frank Sinatra could be Maco, who retired in 2003, len’s tempestuous relation- the father), said Sunday on told The Associated Press LyNN PetersON ship with actress Mia Farrow Twitter: “I love and support on Sunday that the statute of in the early 1990s. my sister and think her words limitations on Dylan Farrow’s PO Box 368 Elkan Abramowitz, Allen’s speak for themselves.” accusations ran out at least 15 Abilene, Ks lawyer, said: “It is tragic that Alec Baldwin, who has years ago. He said he hopes after 20 years a story engi- starred in Allen films includ- Farrow was able to watch his Mon-Fri: 10 to 5 neered by a vengeful lover ing “Blue Jasmine,” was news conference and read his resurfaces after it was fully among those Farrow singled statement about his decision Call for appointment. vetted and rejected by inde- out in her letter, asking, not to prosecute Allen. 785-479-0122 785-263-3535 pendent authorities. The one “What if it had been your “I hope she has access to Cell (Appreciated but not required) Office to blame for Dylan’s distress child ...?” that statement, to know what email: [email protected] is neither Dylan nor Woody Baldwin responded on Twit- I did and why I did it,” Maco saturday and evenings by appointment only. Allen.” ter to those demanding a com- said. “I hope she finds some Sports 8 Monday, February 3, 2014 www.abilene-rc.com Sports shorts: Solomon hits big shots to down Heat Chapman By RON PRESTON Homman and Meagher led the Go- takes 2 from [email protected] rillas with 14 points each and Rangel had 10. Colton Shirack and Mason Herington SOLOMON – The Solomon Goril- DeMars stepped to line in the fourth CHAPMAN – The Chap- las use a portion of practice time each quarter and connected on a combined man Fighting Irish won day on free throw shooting. Friday 10-of-12 fouls shots to help preserve both basketball games Fri- night that practice paid off big time the Gorilla win. day against the Herington as the Gorillas connected on 23 of 34 “They made their free throws and attempts for a 58-53 victory over the Railers at the District Gym we didn’t,” Kahnt said. “That will win visiting Rural Vista Heat. in Chapman. you ballgames.” The Chapman boys won Foul shot shooting was never more “Rural Vista will probably be the their first game of the sea- important for the Gorillas than in the No. 1 seed in our sub-state tourney,” son in a convincing 60-19 fourth quarter. Solomon connected on Perez said. “That is a good team. They drubbing. 16 0f 19 attempts to hold off the rally- played hard and they are well coached. Gavin Canaday led the ing Heat. Solomon scored 21 points in Irish with 15 points and the final period, but only hit two field “I just thought we played hard and Brice Winters added 11 as goals during those eight minutes. we made some free throws, something Coach Tony Ingram was “When you hit free throws in the we haven’t done in the past and that able to play all 14 players fourth quarter that is important,” Solo- got us the win.” on his bench. Ten found mon coach Nick Perez said. “We have “I like the way we competed,” Kahnt the net. been stressing that in practice and the said. “We had too many missed op- Chapman jumped out kids have been answering it. Our free portunities. We had some chances early with a 21-7 first quar- throw shooting at the beginning of the Ron Preston • Reflector-Chronicle but they made plays when they had to ter lead and their defense season was horrendous and the prac- Rural Vista’s Alex Garrett (34) attempts to drive the lane against Solomon’s make plays. You have got to give them held the Railers scoreless in tice is what helped us tonight. I think Blake Homman (10) in Friday’s game. Solomon won 58-53. credit for that. the second quarter as the the kids finally understand that will “They hit more shots. The Homman Irish took a 37-7 halftime get it done for us.” “It was a very physical out there to- period with a three- point shot, one kid is a good player. He knocked down advantage. Rural Vista began the game on a night,” Heat coach Joel Kahnt said. “I of three in the period, to get the Heat some big shots for them. He just does The Irish continued their it. I like the way he plays. No emotion, dominance in the second 7-0 run getting two quick field goals thought the first half we played kind within three 37-34. he just plays. He is good.” half by outscoring Hering- from Terrance Egger and a pair of free of timid and let them kind of play the Morgan connected on his second ton 23-12. throws from Sam Morgan. way they wanted to.” trey of the quarter at the 6:43 mark to Both teams will be on the road The Lady Irish played Perez called a time out to settle his The Gorillas used a seven-point run get the Heat within two but missed an Tuesday as Solomon travels to Lost the Railers to a 7-7 tie in Gorillas. Following the time out, Sol- in the first three minutes of the third opportunity to tie the game from the Springs to play Centre and Rural Vista the first quarter and led by omon used a 10-2 run of its own to quarter to get a 30-23 lead, one that free throw line 20 seconds later. goes to Wakefield. four, 19-15, at the break. capture a one-point lead. they would not relinquish. Jordan Solomon jumped out to a six-point Summary: Herington tied the score Solomon junior Blake Homman be- Rangel hit an inside shot followed by lead from there but had to hold off the RV 9 14 8 22 - 53 again at the end of the gan the Gorilla run with a free throw a Homman trey and a layup by An- charging Heat again with two-minutes SHS 10 13 14 21 - 58 third quarter 25-25 heading and ended the streak by draining a trey drew Meagher to give the Gorillas the on the clock when Rural Vista got Rural Vista (11-3) – Q. Adkins 2, A. into final period. with little time left on the clock. momentum. within one at 48-47. Adkins 6, T, Blythe 2, Trevor Hostet- Macey Langvardt scored The second quarter saw the lead The Heat whittled away at the lead The Heat was forced to foul to pre- ter 11, E. Blythe 2, Egger 13, Morgan 14 points to lead the Lady change four times as both teams bat- but got no closer than five points to serve time on the clock and Solomon 15, Brown 2. Irish including going four- tled back and forth in a very physical end the quarter down 36-31. connected on six-of-eight in the final Solomon (7-6) – Meagher 14, Shirack for-four at the free throw ballgame. At the break, it was tied 23- Morgan, who ended the night with a 36 seconds of the game to seal the 58- 4, Homman 14, Fowles 3, DeMars 8, line in the final period to 23. game-high 15 points, opened the final 53 victory. Rangel 10, Garrett 5. give the Irish its fourth win on the season. Taylor Heitfeld and Jordyn Schrader led the Railers with 10 points each. Rural Vista Heat downs Lady Gorillas, 46-23 Herington travels to By RON PRESTON Solomon got 16 points from Jamie Meagher, but Council Grove Tuesday and only had three other girls find the hoop. Chapman will be at Clay [email protected] “We weren’t able to get enough shots,” Solomon Center. SOLOMON – The Rural Vista Heat girls basket- Boys summary: coach Pete Meagher said. “I have got to have some- ball team had a mission when they took the court at body step up and shoot.” HHS 7 0 9 3 - 19 the Solomon High School gym Friday. That was to “We knew going into the game we had to sink back CHS 21 16 16 7 - 60 avenge the Wheat State League loss to the Gorillas on her (Meagher) a little bit and limit her touches,” Herington (0-12) – Mayes earlier this month at Hope. Keating said. “The girls did a great job of keeping 6, Gramzow 3, Ammann The Heat accomplished their mission with a 46-23 the ball from getting to the inside.” 2, Griffith 2, Morales 4, win over the Lady Gorillas. The second half wasn’t kind to the Gorillas as the Lynn 2. Solomon won the first meeting, which counted in Chapman (1-12) – Winters the league standings, 47-39. Heat finished the game on a 28-12 run. 11, Sims 5, Blatt 2, Meuli 2, Friday, the girls from Rural Vista used a stifling Rural Vista was able to take advantage of free Sutter 6, Stroud 7, Lexow box-in-one and two-one-two zone against Solomon throw opportunities in the game. They shot 15 of 19 9, Canaday 15, Harris 3, that effectively shut down the Gorilla inside game. on the night. Hettenback 2. Rural Vista went after the Lady Gorillas early with “It was a good physical ball game, no question Girls summary: an 11-5 first quarter advantage and went to the locker about that,” Meagher said. “Rural Vista is a good HHS 7 8 10 10 - 35 room up 18-11. team.” CHS 7 12 6 12 - 37 “The first time we played them, they kind of took Rural Vista will play at Wakefield on Tuesday while Herington (2-8) – Kremeier it to us,” Heat coach John Keating said. “Tonight, Solomon travels to Lost Springs to play Centre. 2, Kickhaefer 2, Heitfield we came out with a little bit better desire. A little bit Summary: 10, Schrader 10, Knopp 5, better intensity. The girls came out and really played RV 11 7 10 18 - 46 Lietz 6. well for us tonight, I’m really proud of them.” SHS 5 6 3 9 - 23 Chapman (4-9) – Hurford Rural Vista was led in scoring by Paula Young with Rural Vista (9-5) – Ink 2, Young 13, Campuzano 9, Ron Preston • Reflector-Chronicle 5, Sutter 4, Beemer 4, Wise 13 points and Morgan Ash with 12. Young went six- A. Kahnt 6, Ash 12, Aumiller 4. Solomon’s Jamie Meagher (24) shoots for two 5, Langvardt 14, Anderson for-eight from the free throw line, all in the fourth Solomon (4-9) – Cross 2, Ritter 3, Clark 2, Meagher against the Rural Vista Heat Friday. The Heat de- 5. quarter. 16. feated Solomon 46-23 in a non-league contest. Cowboy finish sixth at Baldwin Tournament BALDWIN – The Abilene (24-3) placed 2nd and scored Champ. Round 1 - Cole (Louisburg) 8-13 (Dec 4-3) fall over Dominic Buterakos 4-0) Cowboys wrestling team 22.00 team points. 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Round 3 - Tristen (MD 13-2) home first place medals for (Santa Fe Trail) 22-9 (Fall Cons. Round 2 - Tristen team points. Cooper (Goodland) 21-11 Quarterfinal - Tucker Sch- the Cowboys. Logan Mc- 2:30) Cooper (Goodland) 21-11 Champ. Round 1 - Hunter won by major decision over reiner (Jeff West) 24-7 won Semifinal - Logan McDowell Dowell (106) placed second won by major decision over Kiser (Abilene) 13-7 won by Hunter Kiser (Abilene) 13-7 by decision over Felix Strauss (Abilene) 24-3 won by deci- and Blake Anguiano (138) Cole Whitehair (Abilene) 3-2 fall over Dustin Weichman (MD 10-2) (Abilene) 19-6 (Dec 13-6) sion over Tate Withington took fourth. Two Cowboy (MD 11-3) (St. John`s Military) 3-12 5th Place Match - Hunter (Goodland) 23-6 (Dec 4-0) Cons. 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Goodland, fourth ington (Goodland) 23-6 won 39 years of service! in 4A, was second with 201 by fall over Jacob Berven points. Prairie View placed (Abilene) 11-3 (Fall 4:56) Come celebrate his retirement with us third, same as their 4A rank- Cons. Round 2 - Christian ing, with 185.5 points. Davis (Santa Fe Trail) 22-9 Baldwin was fourth at 181, won by decision over Jacob Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Basehor-Linwood finished Berven (Abilene) 11-3 (Dec fifth with 159.5 just ahead of 2-1) 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Abilene with 147.5 points. Cons. Round 3 - Jacob Ber- ven (Abilene) 11-3 won by The Cowboys were fol- fall over David Bindi (Louis- lowed by Tonganoxie, Royal burg) 17-10 (Fall 2:58) Valley, Jeff West, Wamego, 7th Place Match - Jacob DeSotto, Louisburg, Santa Fe Berven (Abilene) 11-3 won 400 N Broadway St, Abilene, KS 67410 • (785) 263-1130 Trail, St. James Academy, Eu- by decision over Dylan Bloom dora and St. John’s Military. (Wamego) 16-8 (Dec 4-2) Abilene results: 113 - Cole Whitehair (3-2) 106 - Logan McDowell placed 7th.