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District might change grading scale By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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The Big Walnut school board will consider changing what it takes to earn a passing grade in middle and high school classes. The school board is considering the change as a way to keep struggling students in school. Students currently must earn a grade of at least 65 percent to pass a course. Anything below that is a failing grade. A student who receives a failing grade gets no credit for the course. The administrators are proposing changes that would affect only the percentages at which a student earns a “D” grade. “We feel (there) is disparity at the lower end of

A number of years ago, the district changed from the traditional 10-point grading scale where 90 percent or above equals an “A,” 80 percent to 89 a “B,” 70 to 79 a “C,” 60 to 69 a “D” and anything below an “F.”

our grading scale. One that we think makes it harder for students at the lower end to be successful,” said superintendent Steve Mazzi. High school principal Steve Fujii and guidance counselor Tammi Jordan said many school districts use the traditional grading scale, under which a pass-

ing grade is 60 percent. A number of years ago, the district changed from the traditional 10-point grading scale where 90 percent or above equals an “A,” 80 percent to 89 a “B,” 70 to 79 a “C,” 60 to 69 a “D” and anything below an “F.” The goal was to challenge students by making it harder to get an “A,” which starts at 92 percent; a “B,” which starts at 84 percent; a “C,” which starts at 71 percent; and a “D,” which starts at 65 percent. Mazzi said that change works well for students who get high grades, but not so well for students whose grades are lower. Fujii said expanding the “D” range could encourage students to stay in school. “We want our students to be competitive at every

level. If military service is what they choose, only a high school diploma will get them that. If a student wants to go on to the technical school and perform in the automotive trade industry, in dental assisting or cosmetology, we want to provide them the opportunity to be successful. We also want to do the same for our students who are moving on to secondary education at very high levels. We want them to be very successful,” Fujii said. Allison Paglialunga, the student representative on the school board, said she didn’t want to see a change on the higher end of the grading scale, but saw the need at the lower end. “Changing the grades at A, B and C would be a See SCALE, page A2

Genoa’s 2011 appropriations down about 10%

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Stapleton cites his experience working for state legislator By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers Newly seated Delaware County commissioner Dennis Stapleton said he expects his experience in state government will give him an unusual perspective on county office. He served as a state legislator from 1996 to 2003, and was state director of insurance under former Gov. Bob Taft. “I was a pretty doggone good state legislator and I enjoyed my time there,” Stapleton said. “I thought this was something I might be effective at.” Stapleton said he supports the practice of requiring matching local spending when receiving federal grants.

“Any time you have sharing of revenues, it’s probably a good thing. The problem I have with it though is that we have a tendency to think federal money is not tax money. For whatever rea- Dennis son you hear all the time Stapleton people say, ‘We didn’t pay for that, it’s not local money or state money.’ Well, we did pay for that. It’s federal tax dollars, which are our dollars.” Among the biggest policy problems he sees in Ohio is the use of property taxes to fund schools, which he thinks can never work because of the disparity in property values.

“We have districts in this state where 1 mill will bring in $1,800,” Stapleton said. “Then we have districts where 1 mill will bring in $340,000. How are those districts going to compete? They can never keep up.” Despite opposition from wealthy school districts, Stapleton said the only policy that makes sense is to pool the revenue at the state level. “At some point in time, the state has to decide that it’s going to pool taxes and then distribute it back out,” Stapleton said. “I’ve met so many people who say they cannot afford to stay in their house because their taxes are three times what their mortgage ever was. See STAPLETON, page A2

Genoa Township’s estimated 2011 general fund appropriations are smaller than those of 2010. The general fund pays expenses for the zoning, administrative, parks, building and grounds departments, as well as the fiscal office and trustees’ pay. The fire, road, and police departments are funded through dedicated voterapproved levies. Trustees approved the 2011 proposed appropriations at a special meeting Dec. 15. Overall, the general fund expenditures dropped 10 percent, about $300,000, said township administrator Paul Wise. The 2011 general fund expenses are projected to be $3,110,600, down from $3,416,180 in 2010. Wise said employees whose salaries come from the general fund will receive no pay increases in 2011. Medical and hospitalization costs are expected to increase by about 25 percent, Wise said. The roughly $300,000 decrease in the general fund budget is largely because of a decrease in purchased services, such as planning consultants and accounting and legal fees, he said. The administrative department is estimated to spend $831,700, including salaries, fringe benefits, purchased services and supplies. The building and grounds department is estimated to spend $294,700, including salaries, fringe benefits, purchased services and supplies. The zoning department is estimated to spend $394,200, including salaries, fringe benefits, purchased services and supplies. The parks and rec department is estimated to spend $380,000, including salaries, fringe bene-

Closer look The roughly $300,000 decrease in the general fund budget is largely because of a decrease in purchased services, such as planning consultants and accounting and legal fees, township administrator Paul Wise said.

fits, purchased services and supplies. The general fund includes $1,255,000 in capital improvement spending, including general site improvements and $945,000 in park improvements, most at McNamara Park. The road department is funded through a road levy and various state collected and distributed gasoline tax and license fees. The road department’s 2011 expenditures are estimated to be $1,551,300, including salaries, fringe benefits, purchased services and supplies, as well as road improvement costs. The 2010 expenditures were $2,034,399. Road improvement spending will be reduced in 2011. The fire department is funded by a levy and is estimated to spend $3,990,291 in 2011. That amount including salaries, fringe benefits, purchased services and supplies, as well as capital expenses for equipment. The fire department’s 2010 expenditures will be $3,316,050. The police department is also funded by a levy. Its estimated 2011 expenditures are $3,320,500. That amount including salaries, fringe benefits, purchased services and supplies, as well as capital expenses for equipment. The department’s 2010 expenditures will be $3,038,199.

Commissioners support Homeland Security grant By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers The Delaware County commissioners on Dec. 20 approved a preliminary application for a $365,000 federal Homeland Security grant that would buy some emergency-response hardware. On the shopping list are a flexible radio patching unit to allow mobile emergency responders to link incompatible radio systems, a new communications vehicle and bulletproof vests for emergency medical responders.

“This is a preliminary submission ... to put in for some items through the Urban Area Security Initiative,” said Brian Galligher, director of the county office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “It’s a large grant the city of Columbus receives but shares with the ‘metropolitan statistical area,’ the surrounding counties around Franklin County.” Galligher runs a three-person office that primarily works to prepare emergency planning documents and administer grants provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and

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the state and local agencies that act as conduits for federal funding. “We do not have weapons or fire trucks (in the county office of Homeland Security),” Galligher said. He said most of the grants buy items for other departments. “We’ll buy for the sheriff, for the fire department. We’ll buy things for the coroner’s office out of an upcoming grant.” In the event of an emergency, the county office of homeland security acts as a central in-

formation clearinghouse. “If there is a large incident, we open the emergency operations center,” Galligher said. “We coordinate the emergency from the operations center, to make sure everything is flowing and we have resources so we know where to get things we need. We keep up (geographical information system) data so we know if something is affected downstream.” The response of the various units occurs acSee HOMELAND SECURITY, page A2

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STAPLETON Continued from page A1 There has to be a way to have a fair distribution for the schools.” Stapleton expects the state government to cut local funding significantly in the 2011 budget. “There may be some drastic cuts and levels of service provided in poverty guidelines that will be adjusted,” Stapleton said. “That’s going to cause heartburn for us, because we may be asked to fund that through our own (local) tax revenues.” As a state legislator, Stapleton is used to having easy conversations with colleagues about policy, but county commissioners and township trustees, which usually have a body of only three members, cannot have such discussions without violating state laws that require business be conducted in public.

“With three people, two of you make a majority,” Stapleton said. “I can’t just go down the hall and say to another commissioner, ‘What do you think of this idea?’” One idea to alleviate the problem might be to change the current practice of holding two business meetings each week and instead hold one work session and one business meeting at which votes are taken. “We might have a working committee that lasts most of the day, where we talk in open forum,” Stapleton said. “We could bring in experts and people and we could just have a working session. Hamilton County does that and it works very effectively.” Stapleton said it is an advantage that local governments usually do not have term limits. He said he thinks term limits weaken state legislators because they

end up spending disproportionate time campaigning, planning for their post-legislature careers and learning the ropes, leaving little time for serious policy thought. “Eight years is too short,” Stapleton said. “I might support 12 years. But if you look at the dynamics of eight years, if you have not already been in government, it takes a good three to six months to get up and running and understand the processes. To do anything meaningful in the state legislature is going to take you a couple of years, to understand an issue, get things passed and work on the rules. And in the meantime, you’re campaigning every two years. Then, with term limits ... people start realizing they are approaching their last election and they begin to focus on what they’re going to do when they leave.”

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HOMELAND SECURITY SCALE Continued from page A1 cording to plans and contact information prepared by Galligher’s office. “We assist in writing the plans that try to get all the different agencies to work together,” Galligher said. “If there is a flood, you would have fire (departments) and law (enforcement) out there, the health department, Red Cross. We have contacts for all of them and we are kind of the missing link.” The “Motobridge” component of the grant, which at $175,000 is the largest item, is the radio equipment device that can be used in the field to link otherwise incompatible radio systems. “We would use it to try patching things that don’t normally patch,” Galligher said. “Say the

National Guard comes up with their own radio systems. This piece of equipment allows us to do that. You can buy cheaper versions of this, but one reason this is so expensive is you can plug in a radio, turn it to the channel you want, plug in another radio and tune it to the channel you want, and it will bridge between the two. It’s very user-friendly.” The grant also would pay for a communications vehicle, at $135,000, that provides room for three dispatchers and mobile meeting facilities, and body armor for EMS units at $55,000. “It’s basically a vest,” Galligher said. “If you have a shooting incident and people lying there bleeding, you want EMS to get to those people. If they have body armor it’s a safer situation.”

Continued from page A1 wrong decision because (in) my math class I know I have to get a 92 or above. I think if you lower the standard to a 90 it puts the students at ‘I know I don’t have to try as hard,’” Paglialunga said. “But there’s the thought of the at-risk students. How is it right to fail someone at a 64 when that would be passing at another school?” Board member Allison Fagan said the district’s current “D” seemed to be a “truncated range” at 65 to 70 percent, when a “C” was 71-83. The board is expected to make its decision in the spring, prior to printing 2011-12 school year handbooks, Mazzi said.

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Spotting coyotes in the back yard allows me to put the spiders I see in the bathroom into perspective. I mean, imagine if it were the other way around — spiders out in the yard and coyotes lurking under the bathroom sink. Of course, it sort of is the other way around, at least as far as the spiders are concerned. I realized long ago that trying to rid our century-old house of every last creature that crawls upon the earth was an exercise in futility, since what’s in the house is what’s under the house, and what’s under the house is whatever’s out there in the fields around us. Fortunately, some bugs of the field prefer to stay in the field, similar to the way certain people would rather tent-camp than stay in a motel, no matter how many cable TV channels are offered for free. Other bugs may want in, but most of them don’t make it thanks to their short legs and brief life spans. I figure if they start walking from the middle of the field, they die of advanced old age about three inches closer to the house than they were when they started. The spiders who do make it into the house, I suspect, are the ones who have spent their whole lives directly underneath it, which would explain why our house spiders tend to be unusually enormous and strong. They’ve been sheltered by the house, for one thing, and they didn’t have far to travel, for another. No wonder my husband and I have been witness to some of the brawniest arachnids ever to swagger out from under the refrigerator. They’re like hothouse flowers,

raised solely to flex their thighs of steel — all eight of them — and check out their reflections in the oven winMARGO dow. BARTLETT My point, however, is that while the spiders I see in the bathroom are in fact also running around in the fields, the coyotes I see in the fields are not yet running around in the bathroom. It may be just a matter of time, of course. Recent news stories about coyotes only confirm what people in my rural neighborhood already knew: Coyotes are here. We often listen to them crying at night, and trust me, the wails, yips and yelps out there in the dark have an undercurrent of wildness that makes a person glad to be safely indoors. It might be comforting to know that according to the Ohio Wildlife Center, only animals who weigh less than 45 pounds need to fear coyotes. It might be comforting, I say, but in fact it isn’t, because our dog weighs about 40 pounds and is singularly unprepared to fend off a coyote. In fact, I doubt he’d even see a coyote coming. He’d smell it coming, his nose tucked into the coyote’s tracks as if he were sewing the paw prints together with his muzzle, and he wouldn’t see the coyote itself until the top of his head bumped into the coyote’s throat. Even then, he’d probably want to play. This is so sad I can scarcely think about it. The Ohio Wildlife Center’s

website suggests pet owners not leave animals outdoors alone after 4 p.m. It also suggests — and this is even more alarming — that parents “keep an eye on small children.” I’m sure this is a good idea — it’s always a good idea, coyotes or no coyotes — but am I alone in thinking the tone of this friendly tip is a little casual under the circumstances? Perhaps children are less at risk than small animals, but I still find it difficult to assume that we need to worry less about them. Children are, after all, our young, and as such we tend to feel protective toward them. Incidentally, the 4 p.m. cutoff is intended to coincide with the onset of dusk, since coyotes are nocturnal animals. Supposedly. In fact, my husband and I have been seeing coyotes in the dead of day, so to speak. They seem to be watching us, which adds to our unease. It’s possible, I suppose, that the coyotes have young themselves and, in the manner of all good parents, are keeping an eye on us while their children sleep. It may be that they are as afraid of us as we are of them. Wouldn’t that be funny if it turned out to be true? We could all share a laugh and learn a valuable lesson at the same time. Or wait. This isn’t an episode of Leave It To Beaver. It’s Ohio Wildlife, a reality show. I don’t deny that coyotes are my favorite characters, but I’m glad that the ones in the bathroom are the spiders. Margo Bartlett is a ThisWeek staff writer. E-mail her at mbartlett@thisweeknews.com.

“There is scarcely any person who does not often feel the need of advice as to the best manner of performing the various duties of life.” So wrote Dr. James McCabe in the 1881 preface to his National Encyclopaedia of Business and Social Forms. The 858-page volume includes laws of etiquette, statistical tables for reference, parliamentary law, the art of writing poetry, elementary gymnastics, household receipts (recipes,) letter writing and much more. There are hours of interesting reading in this eclectic work. The author’s purpose was “to make it a treasury of information upon the subjects that are constantly arising in the daily life of all classes.” I hope it’s not too late to help you act appropriately at dinner parties. That is, if you wish to follow the guidelines of the late 19th century. McCabe writes that knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is “regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.” He emphatically points out the importance of studying the various rules because there are so many. In fact,

he writes that “none of them can be violated without exposing the offender to instant detection.” CAROLE Consider some of these: WILHELM • Don’t be late. McCabe would refer to you as “that dreadful personage whose vulgar disregard of punctuality has perhaps endangered the success of the repast.” • Be alert to the possibility of a seating plan. McCabe warned the hosts, “A little care should, however, be taken that a judicious distribution of the guests, according to their tastes, accomplishments, terms of intimacy, etc., is secured.” • How to partake of soup. “Eat it from the side of your spoon. Do not take it too hot; and do not ask twice for it, or dip up the last spoonfuls, or tilt your plate to get at it.” • Gentlemen offering ladies wine. McCabe said the lady “can

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Julia Evans believes she made the right decision when she opted to return to the Big Walnut High School girls basketball program this season after spending the past two winters competing in indoor track. “I’m so excited,” said Evans, who had played basketball as a freshman. “It’s probably the best decision I’ve made my senior year. It’s just awesome to be back with the girls. I love them. We’re a family. ... The coaches were really awesome about letting me back on the team.” Evans had used indoor track to help prepare for the outdoor season in the spring, but after choosing to play soccer in college instead of running track, she decided to return to basketball this winter. She has made a verbal commitment to play soccer for High Point (N.C.) University and plans to sign with the Division I school during the national signing period in February. “I was like, ‘I’m just going to have fun my senior year,’” she said. “It was hard to get back into (basketball), but it was worth it. ... Basketball shape is a lot different than soccer shape. Coming from soccer and running miles and going to basketball and running sprints, that’s really different.” Through seven games, Evans, a 5-foot-8 guard, was averaging 5.0 points coming off the bench, tying her with guard Kayleigh Hammond and forward Jazmine Reed for fourth on the team in scoring, behind guard Tabatha Piper (12.1), guard Alexis Newman (9.4) and forward Emily Chucta (6.9). “It’s taken her a little bit of time to learn the structure of basketball,” coach Bob Scott said. “Julia’s great in open-court situations. We have to get her to understand how to slow things down and get into our half-court offense, but she gives us quickness and speed and she’s very energetic. She has done some really good things for us and she has a great attitude. She just wants to play.” Big Walnut ended a two-game losing streak with a 59-50 win at Delaware last Tuesday to improve to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the OCC-Capital Division. The Golden Eagles, who played Buckeye Valley last Thursday, had lost to Olentangy Orange 58-30 on Dec. 10 and Hilliard Bradley 44-32 on Dec. 17. “We really needed this win to keep us going, so it was great to come up with it,” Evans said. “We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game, but we

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didn’t want a third (consecutive) loss, definitely not.” “Obviously, we needed a win because we had lost two in a row,” Scott said. “And offensively, we needed to do better. The (previous) two games we had scored 30 and 32 points and you don’t win very many games doing that. By and large, we played pretty well and we made enough plays at the end to hang on.” Piper led the Golden Eagles with a season-high 25 points, with Chucta and Newman each scoring nine. See EAGLES, page B2

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Student-athletes recall favorite Christmas presents During a week in which families spend time together and share life’s blessings, let’s find out what some of central Ohio’s premier high school athletes consider the best Christmas gift they have received. Abby Barker, Watterson field hockey: “The best Christmas gift I ever got was a trip to Colorado. We had so much fun skiing, relaxing and hanging out together as a family. It was a time I will never forget.” Kellie Roudabush, Hilliard Bradley softball and basketball: “My favorite Christmas gift that I ever got was a bike when I was really little. It

was something that I had always wanted and I finally received it.” William Rosler, Columbus Academy boys swimming: “My best Christmas gift came LARRY in 2001 when I got LARSON a Nintendo GameCube along with the game ‘Super Smash Brothers Melee.’ I spent the next 36 hours or so in the basement playing the game and only stopped for food.”

Brian Sullivan, Upper Arlington boys basketball: “My favorite Christmas present was Nintendo 94. My brothers and I had asked for Nintendo 94 and we opened all of our presents but there was no Nintendo. Later in the day, my grandparents came with a box and inside was the cherished Nintendo 94. We were thrilled and played video games for the rest of the Christmas break.” Tiyona Marshall, Gahanna Lincoln softball and basketball: “My all-time favorite Christmas gift was my Easy Bake Oven. I would make brownies all Christmas vacation long

for the whole family.” Kellie Carmendy, Olentangy Liberty girls diving: “I thought about my favorite gift for a while and I really don’t have one favorite Christmas present. Getting presents doesn’t mean that much to me. I am just happy to have my whole family together.” Cooper Staton, DeSales boys swimming: “My best Christmas gift ever was in 2005 when my sister, Carmen, and I discovered we would be having a new sibling. We got to tell all of our friends and family that weekend what was going to happen. Today, our youngest sister, Ellen, is 4 years old

and puts a smile on everyone’s face every day.” Aisha Cavin, Hartley girls track: “My best-ever Christmas gift was my dog named Chase. We got him from Walhonding, Ohio, during the huge blizzard that left everyone without power, including the breeders. However, we drove three hours to get him and it was by far worth it and the best gift I could receive.” Wil Trapp, Gahanna Lincoln boys soccer: “It’s real easy for me. My favorite Christmas gift was a Ping-Pong See LARSON, page B2

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Gafford, Robinson among area products in bowls By JARROD ULREY

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There might not have been a more dramatic turnaround in college football this fall than the one that occurred at Miami University. After losing to Central Michigan 35-10 in the 2007 MidAmerican Conference title game to finish 6-7, the RedHawks slipped to 2-10 in 2008 and coach Shane Montgomery was forced to resign. Another rough season occurred in 2009 as Miami went 111 under first-year coach Michael Haywood. It took what two-year Miami captain Jordan Gafford calls a “change in the culture” to bring about what happened this fall. After splitting their first six games, the RedHawks bounced back and advanced to the MAC championship game in Detroit, where they beat Northern Illinois 26-21 on Dec. 3 to improve to 9-4. The win sent Miami, which features a pair of fifth-year seniors and central Ohio natives in Armand Robinson and Gafford, to the GoDaddy.com Bowl at 8 p.m. Jan. 6 in Mobile, Ala., against Middle Tennessee State. Gafford, a 2006 Worthington Kilbourne High School graduate and defensive back, and Robinson, a 2006 Reynoldsburg graduate and wide receiver, both were key players along with 2007 Westland graduate Will Diaz (DL) and 2006 Whetstone graduate Seth Philip (kickoff specialist). Haywood left Dec. 16 to coach the University of Pittsburgh. Lance Guidry is serving as interim coach.

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“It’s been a rough four years for Armand and I to be a part of the team’s struggles, so this year has been exciting,” said Gafford, the ThisWeek Super 25 captain in 2005. “To win a lot of close games and win the MAC championship, it was all worth it. I think a lot of it was that (Haywood) came in and cleaned house. We’ve been playing our best football at the end of the season.” Gafford played in 10 games as a freshman in 2006 and was the team’s top tackler among non-linebackers in 2007 before suffering a fractured tibia in the second game of 2008, ending his season. Gafford came back as a co-

captain in 2009 and started the first eight games before going down with a torn nerve in his neck. Gafford missed two games this season with a concussion but finished with 32 tackles, one interception and a fumble recovery while playing safety. Robinson had 76 receptions for 805 yards and five touchdowns this season. He had 14 catches in the MAC title game, including the game-winning 33yard score with 33 seconds to go. “This is unbelievable because this is the first time I’ve ever been on a team that won a championship,” Robinson said. •LEFFLER FINDS ROLE — Although it wouldn’t have

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Big Walnut boys basketball, girls basketball, bowling, swimming and wrestling teams: BOYS BASKETBALL *Dec. 17 — Lost to Hilliard Bradley 60-41. Grant Beam and Seth Myers each scored nine points and Joel Craig scored eight. *Last Tuesday — Lost to Delaware 63-34 Wednesday — Olentangy in Larry Eberst Classic at Olentangy Liberty *Jan. 3 — At New Albany *Jan. 7 — At Mount Vernon Of note: The Golden Eagles are 2-3 overall and 1-3 in the OCC-Capital. GIRLS BASKETBALL *Dec. 17 — Lost to Hilliard Bradley 44-32. Tabatha Piper scored 12 points and Jazmine Reed scored nine. *Last Tuesday — Defeated Delaware 59-50. Piper scored 25 points and Emily Chucta and Alexis Newman each scored nine. Last Thursday — Played Buckeye Valley Wednesday — Home vs. Cambridge *Jan. 3 — Home vs. New Albany *Jan. 7 — Home vs. Mount Vernon Of note: The Golden Eagles were 5-2 overall before last Thursday and are 3-2 in the OCC-Capital. *OCC-Capital game BOWLING *Dec. 17 — Boys: Lost to Westerville South 2,312-2,212. Jon McClelland had a 427 series and a game-high 242; Girls: Lost to Westerville South 1,725-1,315. Sara Roach had a 286 series and a game-high 158. Last Tuesday — Boys: Def. Lexington 2,346-1,913. McClelland had a 459 series and a game-high 255; Girls: Did not compete Jan. 5 — Worthington Kilbourne at Capri Lanes Jan. 7 — Jonathan Alder at Capri

121.325 points at the district meet to place 12th of the 21 teams with at least five competitors. DeSales won the district title — its sixth in seven years and eighth in 10 years — with 135.325 points. Thomas (133.375) placed second, with Kilbourne (133.3), Liberty (129.8) and Dublin Coffman (129.25) rounding out the top five. The top three teams and top eight individuals in each event, including the all-around, advanced to the state meet. At district, Bauer had the team’s top score on vault, placing 26th (8.25), and the team’s second-highest score on the floor exercise (8.2) and in the allaround (30.375). Mathews led the Golden Eagles in the all-

Lanes Of note: The boys are 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the OCC-Cardinal and the girls are 0-5 and 0-4. *OCC-Cardinal match SWIMMING Dec. 18 — Boys: Finished 13th (19) of 25 teams at Grandview’s Yule at the Pool, behind champion St. Charles (312); Girls: Finished 12th (32) of 21 teams at Yule at the Pool, behind champion Pickerington Central (165) Last Tuesday — Boys: Finished last (102) of six teams at Delaware County Classic at Ohio Wesleyan, behind Olentangy Liberty (450), Westerville Central (427), Delaware (382), Olentangy (301) and Olentangy Orange (139); Girls: Finished sixth (129) of seven teams at Delaware County Classic, behind Liberty (506), Westerville Central (445), Delaware (330), Olentangy (291) and Orange (219), and ahead of Buckeye Valley (41) Jan. 8 — Dublin Jerome quad meet at Dublin Recreation Center WRESTLING Wednesday-Thursday — Marion Harding Classic *Jan. 6 — At New Albany with Olentangy Orange *OCC-Capital match GYMNASTICS SCHEDULE Dec. 11 — at Hilliard Bradley with Dublin Scioto, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy Orange Dec. 18 — at Hilliard Bradley Invitational Jan. 5 — at Dublin Coffman with Dublin Jerome and Olentangy Jan. 22 — at Worthington Kilbourne Invitational Feb. 5 — Delaware, Liberty, Olentangy and Orange at Central Ohio Gymnastics and Cheer Feb. 12 — OCC-Capital meet at Kilbourne

around, finishing 39th (30.675), and was second on the team on vault (8.075), uneven bars (7.05) and beam (7.4). Macey Hale, who did not return for her junior season, had the Golden Eagles’top score on bars (7.15, tied for 42nd), while Lawyer led the team on beam (7.5, tied for 53rd) and Stacy led the team on floor (8.35, tied for 27th). Big Walnut’s next meet is Jan. 5 against host Coffman, Jerome and Olentangy. “We just want to improve and my personal goal is to get to state this year,” Bauer said. “No one from Big Walnut has ever gotten there.”

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“We need some breakout games from her,” Scott said of Piper, whose previous high this season was 16 points in an 8440 win over Franklin Heights on Dec. 3. “The other team — it’s no secret — is going to try to take her away from us. We made some changes offensively so that we could get her in positions where she can score, and she did (against Delaware).” •The gymnastics team returns four letterwinners in juniors Emma Bauer, Victoria Lawyer, Natalie Mathews and Krystina Stacy. Also on the team are junior Kelly Krist and freshmen Allison Daugherty and Lauren Fleser. The Golden Eagles opened Dec. 11 at a seven-team meet at Hilliard Bradley, scoring 118.45 points to place fifth, behind Hilliard Darby (127.3), Olentangy Liberty (122.15), Olentangy Orange (121.6) and Bradley (119.45), and ahead of Hilliard Davidson (76.2) and Dublin Scioto (70.5). Mathews finished first on the balance beam (8.55). Big Walnut then scored 119.95 points at the Hilliard Invitational on Dec. 18 at Bradley to place seventh of 17 teams, behind DeSales (131.575), Thomas Worthington (129.925), Bradley (125.35), Grove City (123.75), Darby (122.875) and Worthington Kilbourne (121.1). Delaware (117.975) was eighth, with Upper Arlington (113.7) and Buckeye Valley (112.8) rounding out the top 10. “We’re doing a lot better than last year,” Bauer said. “Overall, we’re working better together. Our team has really clicked. ... We finished right in the middle (at the Hilliard Invitational). That’s what we were hoping for.” Last season, Big Walnut scored a season-high 121.45 at the OCCCapital meet to place third, behind Bradley (125.1) and Dublin Jerome (124.6), and ahead of Orange (114.325), Mount Vernon (97.725) and Central Crossing (57.1). The Golden Eagles then scored

Below are area natives who are listed on rosters of college football teams that are competing in 2010-11 bowl games: PLAYER (HIGH SCHOOL) COLLEGE BOWL GAME Mike Adams (Dublin Coffman) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 Rob Anzuini (Hilliard Darby) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 Chi Chi Ariguzo (DeSales) Northwestern TicketCity, Jan. 1 Ike Ariguzo (DeSales) Air Force Independence, Dec. 27 Nic Barber (Newark) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 Le’Veon Bell (Groveport) Michigan State Capital One, Jan. 1 Eric Benjamin (Grove City) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 John Blevins (Upper Arlington) Miami GoDaddy.com, Jan. 6 Justin Boren (Pickerington Central) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 Zach Boren (Pickerington Central) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 Ben Buchanan (Westerville Central) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 Samuel Cherry (Gahanna) Toledo Little Caesar’s, Dec. 26 Zac Clark (Grove City) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 Kyle Clifton (Dublin Coffman) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 Steven Crane (Pickerington North) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 Ricky Crawford (Olentangy) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 B.J. Cunningham (Westerville South) Michigan State Capital One, Jan. 1 Bo Delande (Hilliard Davidson) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 Will Diaz (Westland) Miami GoDaddy.com, Jan. 6 Connor Dietz (Hilliard Davidson) Air Force Independence, Dec. 27 Mario Dovell (Whetstone) Ohio U. New Orleans, Dec. 18 Nate Ebner (Hilliard Davidson) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4 Ross Fleming (Olentangy Liberty) Air Force Independence, Dec. 27 Josh Fitzpatrick (DeSales) Navy Poinsettia, Dec. 23 Jordan Gafford (Worth. Kilbourne) Miami GoDaddy.com, Jan. 6 Steve Gardiner (Dublin Coffman) Michigan State Capital One, Jan. 1 Cavin Green (Columbus Academy) Ohio State Sugar, Jan. 4

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Library news The following programs are offered at the Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive in Sunbury, unless noted. For information, call (740) 965-3901 or visit community.lib.oh.us. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. • Children’s dance classes: Winter session: Wednesday, Jan. 19 and 26; Wednesday, Feb. 2, 9 and 23; Wednesday, March 2. Instructor is Erin Car. Classes organized by age as follows: 5:30 to 6 p.m., creative movement, ages 3 and 4; 6 to 6:30 p.m., introduction to dance, with focus on ballet, jazz and lyrical dance techniques, ages 5 and 6. Cost for six-week session is $35. Ballet slippers preferred but not necessary. Registration required. • Manga and Anime 101 for teens and adults, 1 to 2 p.m. each second Saturday beginning on Jan. 8. Learn to draw and animate Manga drawings. Bring a laptop or one will be provided. Instructor is Nancy Crawford. Cost per class is $5. Registration is required. • Photography 101, for teens and adults, 10 to 11 a.m. each second Saturday beginning on Jan. 8. Instructor Nancy Crawford will teach techniques and offer advice on cameras, light, cropping, composition and more. Cost per class is $5. • New Digital Media and Photography class, four-week workshop from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning on Monday, Jan. 3 and continuing Jan. 10, 17 and 24. Instructor Nancy Crawford will discuss new media available as free downloads from the internet and will introduce students to Flickr, a photo-sharing site, Picnik, a photo editing program, and Movie Maker among other topics. Bring photos and videos on a CD or

flash drive and a laptop if possible. Cost of the workshop is $20. Pre-registration is necessary. • Family Arts & Crafts Time, 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month beginning Jan. 4. Instructor Nancy Crawford will teach a different project each month. Cost is $5 per project; two people can work together. Pre-register at the children’s desk. • Genealogy Discussion Club, 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Computers with Ancestry Plus will be available. • Tuesday Evening Knitters, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, for knitting and conversation. No registration is required and siblings are welcome at the following free weekly programs: • Babytime, for children ages 0-23 months, 9:30 a.m. on Mondays. Infants and toddlers with an accompanying adult will take part in a program of songs, rhymes and books. • Time for Twos, for 2-year-olds, 9:45 a.m. on Tuesdays. Children accompanied by an adult will enjoy books, songs, fingerplays and other activities. • Wiggles and Giggles, for 3-year-olds, 9:45-10:15 a.m. on Thursdays. Preschoolers will be entertained by songs, games, crafts and age-appropriate books that emphasize early learning concepts such as colors, numbers, letters and shapes. • Laugh and Learn, for ages 4-6, 10:30-11 a.m. on Thursdays. Children will share books that emphasize concepts such as early phonics, math, science and critical thinking skills. Creativity and participation are encouraged through songs, games and crafts. For more information, visit http://community.lib.oh.us or call (740) 965-3901.

Mammography unit has 6 county dates The Delaware General Health District has arranged for a mobile mammography unit to visit Delaware County six times in 2011. The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute’s mobile mammography screening unit will visit Buehler’s Food Market in Delaware on Feb. 17, July 5, Oct. 20 and Dec. 20, 2011. The unit will visit the Center for Older Adults of Delaware County on April 6 and Aug. 24. Those who receive mammograms must have a primary care physician to interpret the results. The screening process is recommended annually for women age 40 and older. Mammograms are performed in privacy by female technologists and are interpreted by board-certified radiologists. The process takes about 10 minutes.

Medicare and most insurance plans cover the cost. If insurance is not available, call the health district for assistance. Women without insurance who wish to pay privately will need to provide $95 at the time of their appointment. For appointments or for more information, call (740) 203-2040.

Grant to support traffic safety The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has received a $59,815 grant to support traffic safety. The grant was awarded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office. According to an e-mail from the sheriff’s office, the grant will be used to conduct high visibility enforcement, pay overtime hours, and hold education and awareness events. For more information, visit www.delawarecountysheriff.com.

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Pediatric urgent care, emergency department: What’s the difference? Urgent Care locations offer treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need immediate attention but are not serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency department. Treatment for the following conditions is provided: minor cuts, minor/small burns, possible broken bones/simple fractures (facility will perform Xrays and initial treatment), sprains and strains, vomiting, diarrhea, asthma (mild or moderate wheezing), rashes, mild allergic reactions and fever. Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers five urgent care facilities (including the main campus office) with evening and weekend hours, and can be considered an extension of a community pediatrician’s office. Go to the emergency department if you feel your child’s problem is a true emergency, or for treatment of the following conditions: major trauma/injuries, injuries involving a motor vehicle crash or being struck by a motor

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Parks news Preservation Parks of Delaware County Visit www.preservationparks.com or call (740) 524-8600. The offices of Preservation Parks are at 2656 Hogback Road in Sunbury. • “Winter Break Program — SNOW!” 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29. Celebrate all things snow with fun activities and crafts. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware. • New Year’s Day Hike, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty on the first day of the year, and enjoy hot drinks and cookies after the hike. Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road, Westerville. • “Starry Night,” 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7. Discover the night sky and make a take-home star wheel. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware.

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I am Making America’s Healthcare

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ER Avg. Minor injury cost $1200 or more Avg. wait time 2-4 hours Avg. Copay $75-150

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Complete Coverage of Columbus & Delaware High Street 4400 North High Street 614-263-4400 (Crossing of Henderson & High St.)

Groveport 3813 S. Hamilton Road 614-835-0400 (Next to Giant Eagle)

Stelzer Road - Opening Dec. 10, 2010 2880 Stelzer Rd. 614-835-0400 (Next to CVS)

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Stelzer Rd.

Hillard

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Hilliard 5677 Scioto Darby Rd 614-921-0648

(Across from Memorial Middle School)

Clime Road 4300 Clime Rd 614-272-1100

(Crossing of Clime Rd & Georgesville)

New Delaware Location 1100 Sunbury Rd #706 740-363-3133 (Next to Aspen Dental)

*NOTE: In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. Urgent care is not a substitute for Emergency Room for major injuries and illnesses.

ALL INSURANCE ACCEPTED UHC, Aetna, MMOH, Cigna, Anthem, Caresource, Medicare, Molina, BWC

Clime Rd.

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Groveport