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CLARION UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1913
DECEMBER 2, 2010
VOL. 97 ED. 11
Surgeon brings new wave of care KELSEY HUEBERT
Dr. Ranelle is an asset to the community because of his specialization. “I think the reason I’m valuable is my years of expertise in spine surgery,” Dr. Ranelle said, “and there is a big need for a neck and spine specialist.”
“Take a young person who’s ruptured a disk,” Dr. Ranelle offered as an example, “if they are not taken care of properly, they could be incapacitated with permanent nerve damage.” Dr. Ranelle stressed
the importance of having specialized care so close to home. He said personal connections between physicians and patients can make a big difference in healthcare. “I think it’s unfortunate when people have to leave their community to have these things taken care of,” Dr. Ranelle said. Dr. Ranelle went to college at Texas Wesleyan University and medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine while working with his father at his general medical practice. Dr. Ranelle said that as early as his first years in college he knew he wanted his career to go in the direction of orthopedic surgery and care. He began his residency in St. Louis before transferring to Philadelphia for two years of general surgery and five years of orthopedic surgery. “When I was in Philadelphia,” Dr. Ranelle said, “I fell in love with the Northeast. I became enamored.” After finishing his residency, Dr. Ranelle practiced orthopedic care in Fort Worth, Texas, for 23 years at the Fort Worth Osteopathic Hospital. On his days off, Dr. Ranelle enjoys riding motorcycles, working on classic cars and shooting handguns. Dr. Ranelle now lives in Shippenville.
Student Senate said was a lack of an itinerary for its trip to Los Angeles. NBS had originally asked Student Senate for $4,215, but after Treasurer Peter Baschnagel and the Appropriations Committee reviewed the request, the amount was lowered to the allocated figure. Baschnagel said the changes occurred because he and his commit-
tee found lower airfare than did NBS and also changed the number of nights stay to be covered by the grant. After discussion and questions answered by members representing NBS the motion was approved. Student Trustee Chris Myers reported that the university is taking strides toward becoming more energy and cost
efficient by purchasing equipment that would sustain the utility costs and usage at low levels. Baschnagel discussed with his fellow senators some future revisions to the university’s travel policy. The senators discussed an upcoming review of the current policy and would then decide whether changes needed to be made.
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Clarion, Pa. - Dr. Bob Ranelle has brought a new wave of orthopedic care to Clarion and the surrounding areas. At Clarion Hospital, Dr. Ranelle said he will apply the fundamentals he has developed over decades of orthopedic care, mostly to help people “understand their problems, and their options for treatment.” Dr. Ranelle said after interviewing with Karen Hazlett and Lana Griffin, Clarion hospital’s recuiting team, he was hooked. “I met the people at the hospital,” Dr. Ranelle said, “and the people in the town of Clarion, and it was like going back in time, because the town is like the one I grew up in. I just love it.” Dr. Ranelle said Clarion Hospital’s structure and prestige were attractive to him. “The people at the hospital have all been very professional, very matterof-fact,” Dr. Ranelle said, “and they know their business well. They seem to be as excited as I am to come here and serve the community.” Dr. Ranelle said two reasons were powerful enough to make his decision. “Number one,” Dr. Ranelle said, “I was so impressed with the people and the town. Number
Kelsey Huebert / The Clarion Call
Dr. Bob Ranelle, Clarion Hospital’s new orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist, gets comfortable at his home in Shippenville.
two, there is a need here for an orthopedic surgeon to serve the community.” Stressing the service aspect of a career in medicine, Dr. Ranelle said the people he cares for make it all worthwhile. “I have almost as much
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fun here in the office, talking to and examining patients, as I do in the operating room,” Dr. Ranelle said. “Clarion Hospital is a lot like the hospital I started out in,” said Dr. Ranelle, “because everybody is a family.”
JON KNOLL Circulation Manager
Clarion, Pa. - Student Senate moved to allocate $4,022 to the National Broadcasting Society after a two week delay and a tabled motion. NBS requested the funds Nov. 18, but its request was held in check due to what
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OPINION
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Editorial Cartoon: Abort Mission! Editorial cartoon by Online editor, Mike Ramsey. A crack at the full-body scans and increased security in airports. PAGE 4
The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers offer a pleasant diversion. PAGE 5
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Sports, Page 9
ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS
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NBS to co-host Boden’s Art Show broadcast conference Chloe Boden’s senior art The Freedom States Regional Conference kicks off with Mercyhurst. PAGE 5
Pitt Falls to WVU in classic backyard brawl
show hits Marwick-Boyd and draws crowds. PAGE 7
Next Week The team winds up “Appendage” by Circus Survive. PAGE 7
Sherry leads Clarion basketball past UDC Golden Eagles shoot 66.7 percent in 83-70 win. PAGE 9
Women’s Volleyball faces Elite Eight Division II tournament set in Louisville, Ky. PAGE 10
The resurgence of Michael Vick
Eagles quarterback makes a surprising return. PAGE 10
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