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Building a better breakfast? Try starting with whole grains (ARA) — Getting a good start to your day takes a lot more than the alarm going off at the right time and avoiding traffic. What you eat in the morning can have an effect on your whole day — and your health. “Choosing whole grain at breakfast is a great first step in starting your day off on the right track,” said Dr. Travis Stork, author and host of the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show “The Doctors.” “When grocery shopping, look for foods that list whole grain at the top of the ingredients list.” Plenty of nutritious breakfast options will please any palate and pack a whole-grain punch, such as oatmeal and whole grain cereal, toast, waffles and pancakes. Only 5 percent of Americans get the recommended three full daily servings of whole grain, accord-
ing to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. In fact, the average person gets little more than half a serving of whole grain each day. “It’s concerning that Americans aren’t getting enough whole grain, a key component of a healthy diet,” said Stork. “Eating the recommended amount of whole grain can help with diabetes and weight management as well as reduce the risk of heart disease.” Stork is partnering with General Mills to educate Americans about the importance of whole grain and how it’s easy to eat a diet rich in whole grain by making the right choices — beginning with breakfast. Only whole grain provides vital nutrients found in the complete grain — including the bran, the
germ and the endosperm — and the health benefits come from these three components working together naturally. In addition to fiber, whole grain contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients for a healthy diet. One of the simplest breakfast solutions for families with busy schedules is ready-to-eat cereal — but it’s also one of the healthiest breakfast choices you can make. Cereal is the leading whole grain source for Americans as well as the top source of whole grain in children’s diets. In fact, General Mills guarantees every Big G cereal — such as Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Chex — contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving. To learn more about the benefits of whole grain and eating a healthy breakfast, visit www.wholegrainnation.com.
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Born: October 27, 2010
Born: December 17, 2009 Defiance, OH Trudy Smith, Richard Andrews; (Late)David and Charlene Strock
Born: June 29, 2010 Defiance, OH Nina Valle Jay & Terri Agler
Born: August 14, 2010
Edgerton, OH Tammy & Daniel Addington Chad & Esther Waisner; Lolita & Duane Appel
Born: July 31, 2010 Defiance, OH
Born: December 27, 2009
Paulding, OH Randy Moore, Mr & Mrs. David Till, The late Mr. & Mrs. Howard Ashworth
Born: April 17, 2007 Defiance, OH
Born: May 26, 2010 Defiance, OH Jim and Kathy Auch, Dan and Marie Cass
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Joshua Bauer & Shelby McMichael
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Nicki & David Balzarini Peoria, AZ Leslie & Randy King, Beth & Fred Balzarini, Rick Beilke
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Born: February 19, 2010 Bryan, OH Kenneth & Marsha Barnes; Michael and Kaylene Corwin
Born: June 23, 2009
Toledo, OH Eric and Dee Nethercutt, Jeff and Laurie Davy, Mark and Gail Beavers
Defiance, OH Tony and Cathy Aschemeier; Todd and Chris Behnfeldt
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Brandi Froelich and Aaron Berry
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Columbus, OH Jim & Jackie Stone; Cathy Berry; Richard Karl
Born: September 17, 2010 Columbus, OH Jim & Jackie Stone; Cathy Berry; Richard Karl
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Born: April 5, 2009
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Andy & Andrea Buchholz
Nicholas & Laura Buehrer
Born: February 16, 2010 Bryan, OH Bruce & CC Brown; Craig & Sherry Starry
Born: August 30, 2006
Defiance, OH Jesse & Vicky Quintero; George Aguilar; Steve Bruce; Lisa Feeney; Lisa Webb
Born: May 5, 2008
Defiance,, OH Jesse & Vicky Quintero; George Aguilar; Steve Bruce; Lisa Feeney; Lisa Webb
Born: September 4, 2008
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Defiance, OH Jim & Betty Brink; Steve & Marilynn Buchholz
Defiance, OH Rodney & Lori Buehrer, Craig & Vicky Preston, Jim & Donna Preston, Rex & Ruth Detwiller
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Adam & Kristin Campos
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Brian & Amy Bush Plain City, OH Bob & Pam Brown, Lee & Karen Bush, Norma Gerken
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Dustin & Rachel Buehrer
Archbold, OH Rodney & Lori Buehrer, Carol Quillet, Fred & Gert Sanders, Eldred Buehrer, Anette Quillet
Defiance, OH Richard & Patricia Bussing; Great-Grandparent: Richard Bussing, Sr.
Born: September 2, 2008
McClure, OH Tim & Becky Prigge, Jose & Juanita Campos, Great-Grandparents- Lloyd & Jeanette Harms
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B C Born: October 27, 2003
Ty & Suzanna Campbell Evansport, OH Addison & Tanya Brunner, Great GrandparentsTom & Shirley Schlosser
B K C N D J C Born: September 15, 2009
C A C Born: September 27, 2007
Kylee Valkinburg & Jamie Cereghin Defiance, OH Debra Metz, Dave & Suzie Valkinburg, Sheri Cereghin, Mike Cereghin, Ann & Earl Crothers, Virginia Hefflinger, Gifford Mohney
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Brandon & Katie Clementz
Continental, OH Ron & Vickie Weisenburger, Teresa Clementz, Joe & Cheryl Clementz
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Brandon & Katie Clementz
Continental, OH Ron & Vickie Weisenburger, Teresa Clementz, Joe & Cheryl Clementz
Born: September 30, 2008
Brooke Holman & Brock Clemens
Continental, OH Mike & Joanie Holman; George & Doris Clemens; Kathy & Rod Lawson
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Born: October 20, 2002
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Born: January 28, 2005
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Born: January 21, 2004
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Born: December 25, 2000
Dave & Jeanne Coressel
Born: August 6, 2008
Defiance, OH Ralph & Peg Coressel, Raymond LaVoy, Beverly LaVoy
Doug & Angela Commisso Defiance, OH Vic & Rita Steffel, Jim & Joyce Commisso
J S C Born: February 25, 2010
Stan Jr. & Jill Cook
Paulding, OH Stan Sr. & April Cook; Nylice Lawson; Bill & Angie Johnson
K J C Born: April 26, 2010
C M C Born: July 31, 2007
Carl & Jolene (Sprow) Cottrell Sherwood, OH Paul & Jean Troeger, Charles & Sandy Cottrell, the late Frosty Sprow
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Chad & Lisa Dailey
Daniel Delbosque & Rebecca Kelly
Born: December 30, 2008
Born: September 6, 2006
Ney, OH Steve & Barb Coolman; Jeff & Jane Meyers
Wilmington, NC Lynn & Sandi Gaylord; Great Grandfather- Merlin Gaylord
Jake & Holly Coolman
Born: January 5, 2010
Defiance, OH Fransico Delbosque, Olivia Delbosque; Gary and Sherrie Schackow
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Born: May 12, 2006
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Born: March 10, 2004
Kurt & Jody (Cummins) Deal Perrysburg, OH Ted & Carol Deal, Mike & Cheryl Cummins
J R D Born: April 5, 2002
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Born: July 23, 2008 JD & Jennifer Davis Evansport, OH Bruce & Juli Kunesh, Sam Davis
G D D Born: February 4, 2010
P H D J C D Born: February 5, 2008
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Born: August 31, 2010 Kable & Erin Derrow Defiance, OH Jeff & Sue Strausbaugh, Dan Derrow, Ron & Julie Burk
M D D Born: July 17, 2008
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Born: April 13, 2010 Isaac & Brittany Dockery Continental, OH Dick & Terri Morgan, Tina Dockery, Isaac & Sebrena Dockery
Born: October 18, 2009
Michael and Chandra Dobbins Defiance, OH Marvin and Cindy Young; Teresa Young; Dave Mast
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Born: September 21, 2007
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Randy & Rana Drasiewski
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Derek and Sarah Diller
Benjamin & Lauren Duerk
Born: September 11, 2006 Perrysburg, OH Larry & Rose Smith; Mark & Keeta Diller
Born: July 13, 2009 Perrysburg, OH Larry and Rose Smith; Mark and Keeta Diller
Born: June 1, 2010 Defiance, OH Tom & Linda Crawford; David & Jane Duerk
M D D Born: April 3, 2007
M V D Born: April 7, 2003
Dennis & Amy Ducat
Defiance, OH Dennis & Victoria Lichty, Dennis & Kathy Ducat
K L E Born: February 14, 2010
Jessica Smith and Spencer Eicher Delta, OH Darlene and Shawn Smith; Terri Lafferty; Aaron Eicher
R E E Born: June 7, 2007
E E E Born: January 20, 2010
Jason & Sara Elston
K A E Born: September 4, 2010
Ney, OH Jim & Chris Jacob, Gene & Barb Elston; Great-GrandmothersDolores Jacob, Pat Fronk
Chandra & Jon Eickhoff
Napoleon, OH Linda & Jeff Comadoll; Bev and the late Joel Eickhoff; Joann Gerken; Donna Nagel; Leona Austermiller; Ruth Eickhoff
A D F Born: December 14, 2002
C A F Born: February 26, 2005
Ben & Megan Fillman
D A E Born: July 28, 2009
Joe and Allie Ewers Defiance, OH Russel and Laura Walters; Gary Caryer; Danett Caryer
Defiance, OH Lisa Homier, Steve Ryan, Tom & Greta Porter, Bill Fillman (dec.)
Cincinnati, OH Ron & Krys Drasiewski
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Free service allows new mothers to get through a text-messaging service. answers to questions about their new babies
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Texting for your baby's health (ARA) — Did you just find out that you’re pregnant? Are you concerned about your infant’s nutrition? Want quick tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy and healthy first year for your baby? Now expectant or new moms can easily get the information they need through a free service on their cell phones: text4baby. Text4baby provides timely pregnancy and health tips sent directly to participants’ cell phones in the form of text messages. While 90 percent of people in the U.S. have cell phones, text4baby is the first free, health education program in the country to harness the popularity of texting as a mode of communication. Pregnant women and new
mothers who text “BABY” (or “BEBE” for Spanish) to 511411 receive weekly text messages, timed to their due date or their baby’s birth date through the baby’s first year. The messages, which have been vetted by government and nonprofit health experts like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics and March of Dimes, deal with nutrition, immunization and birth defect prevention, among other topics. “There’s lots of information out there in books, on the Web and being shared by doctors, but what is unique about text4baby is that it brings personal • TEXTING, Page 26
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Matt & Jana Ferguson
John & Barbara Fish
John & Barbara Fish
Bob & Ann Fishpaw
Lonnie & Jessica Fleetwood
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Jessica Hendricks & Derrick Flores
Rob & Amy (Baldwin) Foster
Larry & Amy Fox
Kylea Frederick
Born: December 7, 2010
Defiance, OH Rick & Dawn Wenzinger; Chuck & Jeri Ferguson; Scarlett Westcott
Born: November 15, 2009
Stephanie Lantz, Robbie Flores Defiance, OH Jenny Lantz
Born: June 15, 2005 Hicksville, OH Dennis & Yvonne Fish, Ruth Fenter
Born: May 30, 2008
Defiance, OH Matt & Lisa Bishop, Jeff & Michelle Hendricks, Robert & Tammy Flores
Born: March 19, 2009 Hicksville, OH Dennis & Yvonne Fish; Ruth Fenter
Born: October 23, 2010 Defiance, OH Ed & Sandy Potter; Freda Keys
Born: March 4, 2009
Born: November 20, 2010
Defiance, OH Scott & Liana Baldwin, Doris Baldwin
Dayton, OH Daniel & Teresa Lambert; Larry & Judy Fox
Born: October 15, 2010 Defiance, OH Earl & Doris Fleetwood; Lee & Judy Bayliss
Born: April 10, 2010
Defiance, OH Scott & Nancy Frederick, Luke & Deloris Hofacker, Wally & Dorothy Aschemeier
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Joe and Jackie Frejkowski
Phillip & Jill Freund
David & Kristina Friedman
Jamie & Jared Friesner
Jamie & Jared Friesner
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Lonnie & Lori Gambler
Jeffrey and Mallory Gee
Born: September 5, 2010
Cincinnati, OH Vince and Donna Polce, Wayne Olsson; Ray and Mindy Frejkowski
Born: March 27, 2010
Powell, OH Maxine Penny, Jerry & Sue Yetter
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Born: August 13, 2010
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Holland, OH Rich & Peg Snyder, Jerry & Kathy Friedman
Born: January 12, 2006 Coleen & Shaun Fulk Stryker, OH Jerry & Peggy Ramey, Arnie & Linda Fulk, Wanda Lockard
A M F Born: July 30, 2008
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Randall and Tina Gibson Napoleon, OH Fred & Maria Carrizales; Donna Gibson
Born: September 1, 2008 Jeni & Jon Giesige, Napoleon, OH Janelle & Roger Cline; MaryAnn & Tony Giesige; GreatGrandparents Larry & Pat Nye, Inez Giesige, Revella Willitzer; Great-Great Grandmother Elda Dannenberg
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Larry Gomez, Jr. & Natalie Mouser
Destiny Torres & Nicholas Gonzales
Born: June 3, 2007
Defiance, OH Tom & Liz Jones; Gerry & Jenny George; Doug & Darcy Moore
Born: April 10, 2007
Defiance, OH Obie & Andrea Mouser, Larry Sr. & Clara Gomez, the late Mary Jean & Gordon Wiles, the late Hilario Gomez & Janie Gomez
Born: July 29, 2009
Born: March 30, 2010
Defiance, OH Ann Gomez, Janie Gomez, Edward Gonzales, Yolanda Gonzales
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Born: March 10, 2008 Columbus, OH Jim & Jackie Stone; Marcia & Chip Friesner
Born: August 30, 2006
Born: November 3, 2010 Columbus, OH Jim & Jackie Stone; Marcia & Chip Friesner
Born: November 1, 2010
Defiance, OH Ron & Jalaine Weber
Defiance, OH Tim & Rhonda Szabo, Bill & Christel Bussing, Jeff & Sheri Gee.
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Sherri Davis & the late Travis Giesige
Kimberly Dixon & Matt Gilroy
Born: March 6, 2006
Born: June 12, 2006
Defiance, OH Cheryl & Jr. Giesige Wilma & the late Ivan Davis
Bryan, OH Samuel Dixon, Jr. & Eura Dixon; Shelva & Joe Gilroy and the late Donna Gilroy
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Destiny Torres & Nicholas Gonzales
Trini Perez, Marcus Gonzalez
Valerie Otte & Michael Groh
Born: December 16, 2007
Defiance, OH Ann Gomez, Janie Gomez, Edward Gonzales, Yolonda Gonzales
Born: October 23, 2005 Defiance, OH Debbie & Jose Gonzalez, Adam Perez
Born: July 22, 2010
Hicksville, OH Jerry & Wendy Otte Linda Shairhime & Michael Groh
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Abbey Hahn & Dan Gutierrez
Kristi Hale
Todd and Nicole Halker
Erica Hall
Brent & Rachel Haller
Born: August 13, 2010
Born: May 18, 2007
Born: July 10, 2010
Born: October 28, 2010
Born: March 10, 2010
Defiance, OH Bob & Suzann Bauer
Antwerp, OH Bruce & Penny Russell Vickie Halker & the late Pat Halker
Defiance, OH Michael & Kathy Hall
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James and Judith Hancock
Douglas & Glescie Hare
Dan & Sanda Hartnett Belvedere, IL George & Tonie Morris; Dan & Maria Hartnett
Stan & Kelly Hartzell
Defiance, OH Curt (Dinger) & Lindi McBride, Ray & Deb Hartzell
Danielle Brinck & Dustin Hartzell
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Chris and Danielle Hedean
Zach Helland & Tiffany Smith
Amanda Mullins & Anthony Hernandez
Defiance, OH Greg & Lisa Hahn; Margarita Gutierrez
O C H Born: February 27, 2010
Whitehouse, OH Virgil Falter & the late Carol Falter; Barb Hancock & the late Ronald Hancock
Born: January 5, 2010
Chris & Erica Healy Defiance, OH Carl Healy, Nancy Filbert, Diane Higgins
Born: March 11, 2010 Defiance, OH Lawrence & Diane Hare
Born: January 17, 2010
Janine Heck
Paulding, OH Chuck & Doris Ames; Daniel Link
Born: August 17, 2009
Born: August 17, 2010
Hamler, OH Karen Shiarla & Dan Shiarla; Mary Louth & Daniel Hedean
Born: September 18, 2010
Born: May 19, 2010
Lima, OH Sarah Mekus; Jim Helland
Irmo, SC Denny & Carolyn Haller
Born: September 15, 2010 Sherwood, OH Trish Hartzell, Deb & Jeff Brinck
Born: September 4, 2008
Defiance, OH Sylvia Mullins & the late Samuel Mullins; Martin & Linda Hernandez; Mary Perez
Z H Born: February 18, 2002
T H Born: April 14, 2004
Stacey & the late Dan Hinkle
B A H
S N H
Cindy & the late Roger Horsey
Amber Ward & Josh Hovis
Born: April 16, 2003
Defiance, OH Johnny & Norma Davis, The late Dick Sproul, Glennis & the late Velma Horsey
Born: August 31, 2010
Wauseon, OH Billie Jo & Steve Ward; Danny Hovis; Guadalupe Hovis
Centerville, OH Mike & Cheryl Cummins, the late Ray & Betty Hinkle
E J H Born: January 30, 2007
Al & Julie Howerton Defiance, OH Junior & Roxanne Brown
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A J H Born: May 9, 2007
E K H
Born: September 24, 2009
Adam & Amanda Homier Defiance, OH Kevin & Jackie Hoschak, Mark & Kathy Homier
B R H Born: May 2, 2006
L S J H Born: June 30, 2010
O M H
Jamie Watson and Ryan Huber
Born: October 25, 2010
Defiance, OH Charles & Bonnie Watson; Ed & Vicki Schwab; Ronald Huber (late)
Todd & Jennifer Hoellrich Napoleon, OH Rick & Kathy Hoellrich, Judy Weller, Ron & Sue Weller
A H
Born: December 1, 2010
A H Born: March 10, 2009
Adam & Jamie Huber
J C H
A J J
Travis Hussey & Kim Winterfeld
Amber Mueller & Andrew Jackman
Born: November 4, 2010 Defiance, OH Darin & Melissa Hussey Vickie Winterfeld
New Bavaria, OH Jim & Marilyn Thomas, Trinda Lane & the late Marvin Huber
Born: April 21, 2010
C M J Born: June 16, 2008
Maryann M. Mitchell and Shane Jeffreys
Defiance, OH John & Teresa Mueller Gary & Cheryl Jackman
Defiance, OH Ronnie and Mary Pinckley; Frank and Faye Jeffreys
D O L J
K R J
K J J
K A S K
K L K
Jeff & Aleasha Johns
Nathan and Maureen Johnson
Jeff & Aleasha Johns
Kevin & Patti (Santos) Kalita Kentwood, MI Ruben & Theresa Santos, Jr. Dwight & Bonnie Kalita
Kristie Kaufman
Defiance, OH Dave & Tara Kaufman
I L K
C W K
V A K-M
Tim & Amanda Kelly
Jason & Mindi Kepler
Katrina King & Serge Mayeku
Born: November 8, 2008
Defiance, OH Lenny & Lana Johns; Dave & Renee Bowling; Mike & Dawn Ludwig
Born: May 19, 2010 Defiance, OH Dennis & Bunny Williams; Ralph & Susan Johnson
Born: January 26, 2011
Defiance, OH Mike & Dawn Ludwig, Dave & Renee Bowling, Lenny & Lana Johns
Born: October 5, 2009
Born: October 5, 2010
K J J Born: July 1, 2007
R K J Born: July 25, 2005
Matt & Kierstin Joost Defiance, OH Jim & Sue McLain, Brent Joost, the late Karen Joost
Born: July 7, 2010 Napoleon, OH Tom & Sue Like, Tim Kelly, Jacki Koziel
Born: February 15, 2010 Bryan, OH Rex & Janie Haver, Walt & Mary Kepler
Born: August 4, 2008
Defiance, OH Robert & Isabella King, Polly Bevins & Wyatt Vaughn
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Will new school lunch programs make veggies less appealing? (ARA) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; School lunches will be changing, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete overhaul of federally subsidized school lunch programs. But will all the changes be for the better? Possibly not, according to some experts and studies. The changes, implemented over a period of years, aim to limit calories, reduce sodium and increase the consumption of vegetables and whole grains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Improved nutrition is a laudable goal, but the realities of science and nutrition may surprise the government,â&#x20AC;? said Morton Satin of the Salt Institute in Alexandria, Va. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scientific studies show that kids are more likely to eat their vegetables if they have adequate salt.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The promotion of healthy food choices in schools should be driven by knowledge and understanding of science and nutrition,â&#x20AC;? Satin said. Dark green vegetables are among the most nutritious foods. However, they all contain very bitter phytochemicals that affect their palatability. Broccoli is a perfect example. Adding salt to these vegetables makes them taste much better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a natural concern by some as to whether the current salt reduction ideology may end up having a negative impact on nutritious food choices and overall health,â&#x20AC;? Satin added. A recent research paper from the University of Pennsylvania examined the response of tasters to varying amounts of salt in a range of foods that were naturally bitter, including vegetables and other foods deemed to be healthy. Reducing the salt intake made these foods less appealing, and as a result adversely affected the tastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nutrient intake. In another double-blind taste panel study conducted at Ohio State University, cooked broccoli was fed to individuals from three different age groups: children, adults and senior citizens. The broccoli florets were prepared with different levels of salt and the results made it clear that, even though participants were unaware as to which sample was which, salt significantly
increased broccoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palatability. Both children and seniors liked broccoli better with more salt on it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; up to 350 mg per 85 g serving of broccoli, the highest level of salt used for these two groups. For both children and adults, the broccoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bitterness decreased as the level of salt
increased. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based upon these results, it is likely that policies promoting population-wide restriction of salt in foods may result in significant segments of the population responding by avoiding the more bitter, but far more nutritious food choices or simply
reaching for the salt shaker to make bitter better,â&#x20AC;? Satin says. In the United Kingdom similar actions backfired. Their government outlawed the use of salt in schools in 2005. Writing in the UK Telegraph, journalist Paul Eastham complained that, since the school ban on salt-
shakers, his 14-year-old daughter stopped eating vegetables, because they were so bland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the goodness they promise to deliver remains untouched on the plate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a complete waste of nutrients, health potential s ,5.#(%3 0AGE
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Ashley Flores & Dirk Knowles
Brent & Lauren Kondas
Kurt & Jackie Kraber
Kevin & Heather Krzykowski
Jamie & Dusty Lambert
J M T L
E E L
A M L
A M L
C J L
Sophia Lancon & Greg Bass
Molly and Steve Lawson
Beau Leatherman, Emily Wischmeyer
Eric & Lisa Leonard
Ashlee Grunden & Jacob Leskow
Born: November 30, 2009 Oakwood, OH
Born: July 31, 2009
Defiance, OH Fernando & Irene Lancon Bob & Susan Lawson
Born: October 11, 2009 Defiance, OH David & Sharmaine Kondas
Born: November 18, 2010 Defiance, OH James & Rebecca Braker; Mark & Nan Lawson
Born: March 10, 2010 Defiance, OH Don & Kay Kraber
Born: August 24, 2009 Oakwood, OH
Born: September 8, 2010
Gainesville, Fl David & Cynthia Thompson; Richard Harris- Great-Grandfather
Born: May 4, 2010 Sherwood, OH Doug & Judy Long; Steve & Linda Lambert
Born: July 28, 2010
Born: March 25, 2010
Grand Rapids, OH Tim & Brenda Leonard, Chris & Jerry Robinson, Tim & Jeanne Weber
Defiance, OH Lori & Joe Grunden; Trish & Rick Leskow
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L E L Born: July 18, 2006
Doug & Michele Lantow Middleburg Hts., OH Phillip & Marlene Lantow, Karen Grant & the late Gerald Grant
T C L Born: November 20, 2006
O P L Born: May 30, 2008
Matt & Emily Lantow
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C J M
K K M
C M. M
C D. M
Melissa & Chris Long
DJ & Kristin Mangas
Sergio Manriquez & Mindy James Defiance, OH Chuck & Tami James, Rafe Manriquez & Raquella Yoder
Joel and Ashley Martin
Defiance, OH Jim & Cathy Martin; Mike & Lori Schafer
Joel and Ashley Martin
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I G M
S A M
D M MG
T R MK
Sean Marsee and Shauna Hornish
Angie Moreno & Jerry Martinez
Andrew Martinez & Aimee Wagner
Born: July 8, 2008
Ney, OH Mark McClain, Roberta & Doyle Eicher, Jennie Long, Earl & Ilean McClain
Born: December 13, 2009
Oakwood, OH Jerry & Kelly Feeney, Bradley Hornish, Myrna & (the late) Cletus Marsee
Born: September 30, 2010 Defiance, OH Jerry & Karen Mangas Tim & Janee Brant
Born: May 25, 2009
Defiance, OH Richard & Ginger Moreno, Georgina Martinez, Greg & Jan Rokita
Born: April 14, 2009
Born: December 22, 2009 Defiance, OH Mike & Carol Wagner Gilbert & Norma Martinez
M C MK K E M Born: January 5, 2007
S R M
Born: December 17, 2008 Scott & Jenny Mavis Edgerton, OH Gary & Pat Mavis, Jim & Agnes Timbrook, Marge Timbrook, Dorothy Mavis, Helen Haidue
A L M Born: October 3, 2010
Harry & Ashley Messmann Paulding, OH Bob & Pam Gardner Todd & Trish Messmann
Born: August 14, 2009
Ben & Lindsay McKever Easley, SC Dan & Ann Scribner Jim & Linda Gallaher
Born: January 18, 2010
Born: January 19, 2010 Micah & Maggie McGhee, Defiance, OH Mike & Jan McGhee; Colleen & Kevin McDougall; Daniel & Ellen Shock; Great Grandparents; Ron & Velma Shock; Lannie & Shirely Wright; Howard & Helen Miessler; Tom & Vera McGhee
E L M
Michael & Jennifer Metcalf Pleasant Hill, MO Dave & Cathy Scheirer; Gary & Louise Metcalf
Defiance, OH Jim & Cathy Martin Mike & Lori Schafer
Born: May 30, 2010
Clint & Stefanie McKeen Sherwood, OH Jeff & Kathy Brown, Tim McKeen, Nancy & Kim Fisher
A L M
Born: November 20, 2007 John & Amanda Medina Findlay, OH Al & Pam Shook, Arthur & Soila Zapata
Z A M Born: June 4, 2010
Born: March 28, 2007
A C M H W M Born: February 2, 2008
B J M
Born: April 25, 2010 Greg & Christine Meyers Defiance, OH Tom & Samira Stelzer, Ray & Sue Meyers
Born: March 18, 2010
Michelle Miller
Paulding, OH Robert Miller, Marty & Angie Beck, Charlie & Margie Miller
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E J M Born: December 16, 2009
H M S Born: June 15, 2005
Stacy & David Miller
Mark Center , OH Chuck & Sandy McCartney, Joe & Mikee Miller
G W M Born: June 5, 2010
B A M
Tyler and Briana Miller
Born: July 19, 2007
Sherwood, OH Tim & Tammy Miller; John & Diane Manz; Elaine Manz
B A J M Born: October 1, 2010
Todd & Missy Miller Defiance, OH Wally & Linda Scheirer, Frances Birkemeyer, Great Grandfather- James Wallar
A G M Born: May 9, 2008
I G M Born: May 27, 2010
Greg & Stacie Mullins
C J M
C N M
M J M
Jonathan and Carey Monk
William & Amanda Morris
B.J. & Kelly Moss
Born: May 4, 2010
Born: March 16, 2010
Defiance, OH Curt and Rhonda Monk; Jamie and Cindy Zsembik
Ney, OH David & Roberta Morris; Craig Holman; Wanda & Steven Stark
C J M
N N N
Angie Sifuentes & James Mowel
Mark & Jennifer Newton
Born: January 14, 2008 McClure, OH Leonel & Barb Sifuentes
Born: May 3, 2007 Lynhurst, OH Larry & Pat Newton; Mary Dilisi
Malinta, OH Tony & Luann Mullett, Diane & the late Virgil Mullins
Born: February 2, 2007 Continental, OH Gary & Deb Hunt, George & Kim Moss
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Mark & Jennifer Newton
Tim Nolan & Alissa Erford
Paula Anderson & Jason Okuly
A M P
B C P
Javier Pagan & Shalane Brown
Courtney & Chris Painter
Born: September 26, 2009 Lynhurst, OH Larry & Pat Newton; Mary Dilisi
Born: June 7, 2010
Defiance, OH Dennis & Becky Erford, JoAnn Nolan, Mike Nolan
Born: May 28, 2009 Napoleon, OH Paul & Rosemary Sheley; Judy & Steve Okuly
T M O’B K C O’B Born: March 18, 2009
Keith & Trena O’Brien
A K O Born: January 8, 2006
James & Lisa Osborne
Defiance, OH James & Stella Osborne, Betty Williams, Gale Pace (dec.)
Austin, TX Chuck & Terre Baden, Ed & Camille O’Brien
Born: October 15, 2009
Defiance, OH Tammy Brown, Tim & Sue Brown; Bidelson & Edna Pagan
Born: April 19, 2010 Salisbury, NC Tina & Gary Roughton, Stuart & Michelle Painter
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M A P
R A P
M P P
T J P
C G P
Andrew & Brittany Parker
Richie and Ashley Peters
Brian & Maria (Seibert) Pilarcik
Jose and Ashley Plata
Don and Lindsay Prozy
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S M R
Marc Ramos & Ursula Wallen
Jay & Amy Reineke
Born: October 4, 2010 Defiance, OH Daniel & Penny Parker; Jennings & Charlene Jarrell
Born: April 19, 2008
Defiance, OH Connie & Francisco DelBosque; John Wallen; Con & Bonnie Gomez
L D J R
Born: September 22, 2010 Defiance, OH Ron and Cathy Smith; Kristy Peters; Randy Peters
Born: March 17, 2010 Defiance, OH Roger & Marilyn Reineke
Linesville, PA Gary & Marsha Seibert, Bill & Celeste Pilarcik
G A R Born: October 9, 2007
Born: October 18, 2010
Defiance, OH David Nussbaum; Cynthia Wieging; Refugio Plata; Abigail Plata
J P R Born: June 11, 2010
Adam & Heidi Ramon Defiance, OH Paul & Liz Weisgerber, Gloria Ysasaga
Born: October 28, 2010 Defiance, OH Pam and Dale Mumy; Jim and Tami McNeel
O M R Born: July 29, 2009
Justin & Jaime Reynolds Defiance, OH Kevin & Jackie Hoschak, Mark & Kathy Reynolds
A D R
J N R
E L R
C M R
Darrel & April Rock
Shelley Rodriguez
Julie & Matthew Roehrig
Jeff & Amy Rohdy
Born: August 12, 2010
Born: November 27, 2008
Defiance, OH David Trenkamp Andrea Makula
Sherwood, OH Jack & Char Rock; Larry & Linny Williams
Joe Robles & Megan Trenkamp
Born: November 9, 2009
Born: February 12, 2008 Defiance, OH Dexter & Janis Benecke
Born: April 5, 2010
Defiance, OH Rebeca & Luis Lopez; Ed Roehrig
Born: December 2, 2009
Defiance, OH Wendy & Mark Ryan, Dave & Barb Rohdy, Donna Rohdy
R S IV
Born: November 5, 2000
P L S Born: July 16, 2008
Ashley Nunn, Ruben III & Priscella Santos
J G R Born: April 6, 2008
Bryan Ruiz
Defiance, OH Maria & Armando Ruiz
A J S, J.
A J S
Adam J Salaz & Jaimie Kryder
Tyler Leatherman & Stephanie Salinas
Born: November 9, 2009
Defiance, OH Leo & Betty Salaz; Marivel Kryder, Anthony Kryder
Born: September 23, 2010
Defiance, OH Darryl & Pansy Leatherman; John & Sylvia Salinas; Bill & Christine Murphy
Defiance, OH Dave Nunn, Sandy Nunn, Ruben & Theresa Santos Jr., Stuart Owens, Edith Owens
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Five financial 'baby steps' for new parents (ARA) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; While todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy continues to put extra stress on most Americansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wallets, those preparing to welcome a new child into the family experience the added pressure of a whole new set of expenses. From diapers to baby furniture and day care, the costs for new parents mount quickly. For some, the reality of these expenses is daunting. Others are completely unaware of how the joy of a new child will impact their financial situation. So, just how much does a baby cost? The answer depends on many factors. Does one parent stay at home or does the family hire a child care provider? Will the child attend public or private school? Is there a need for a larger home or car
for the growing clan? Raising a child costs an average of nearly $11,000 the first year and more than $220,000 for the first 18 years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. So where do expecting and new parents start? Thrivent Financial for Lutherans offers these five â&#x20AC;&#x153;baby stepsâ&#x20AC;? to help them prepare. 1. Start early. During your pregnancy, take the time to determine your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate financial needs as well as your long-term goals. 2. Create a realistic budget. Determine the true cost of what you will need and weigh it against the new realities of your household income situation. This is particularly important if
you plan on leaving the workforce for an extended period of time. Consult another new parent for a list of monthly baby expenses to get a clear picture of those costs. 3. Start and/or increase an emergency fund. The chances of unexpected expenses will become much greater once the little one comes on the scene. 4. Get protection through proper insurance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to face your own mortality and vulnerability. Protection is critical. Consult with a financial representative to insure your health, property, income and life through appropriate insurance. In addition, consider a
juvenile life insurance policy when your child is born. Also, be sure to update the beneficiary designation on your own policies once the baby is born. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For new parents, one of the biggest financial priorities we hear about is their desire to protect their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial future,â&#x20AC;? says Bruce Fear, vice president of protection products and solutions for Thrivent Financial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The foundation of this protection starts with having the proper insurance in place in case of an unexpected event. This can provide some peace of mind to many parents.â&#x20AC;? 5. Save for college. Before you know it your child will leave the
nest, so start saving for juniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college experience now. A financial professional can assist with the various investment tools available today for college savings. Furthermore, opening a savings account in the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is a great starting point for depositing monetary gifts given to the child. Supporting a family is hard work. Having the knowledge and tools you need to help ensure your financial stability will make the journey less complicated and even more rewarding. For more information, go to www.thrivent.com/planning/ life/having_baby.html or call (800) 847-4836.
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Neal & Heather Sargeant
Born: May 12, 2010
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A I S G E S G K S
Born: July 21, 2008
Mark and Gina Schnipke
Hicksville, OH John & Reba Salyers Tom & Misty Mack
Dublin, OH Linda & Charles Lord; The late Pat Sargeant & Donnabell Sargeant
J M S
N L S
M G S
A G S
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Tony & Katie Schortgen
Brittany Fairchild & Ethan Schroeder
Matt & Michelle Schuette
Brian & Leslie Scott
Paul & Kendra Seibert
Born: December 1, 2009 Toledo, OH Mr & Mrs Jim Schortgen, Mr & Mrs Paul Gibbs, Jim Hoops
Born: September 13, 2010
Defiance, OH Allen & Paula Fairchild; Erwin & Anne Schroeder; Paul Perdue; Shirley Sadler; Karis Schroeder; Margaret Simonis
Born: September 28, 2009
Leipsic, OH Ron and Joyce Verhoff Jerome and Sharon Schnipke
Dean & Renae Schlachter Continental, OH Ron & Krys Drasiewski, Glen Schlachter, Susan Schlachter
Born: April 16, 2010
Holgate, OH John Schuette, Linda Schuette, Jeff & Robin Wollet, Doug & Patti Huffman
Born: September 17, 2010 Archbold, OH Steve & Helen Scott; Rebecca Stork, Mike Stork
Born: May 11, 2009
Defiance, OH Mary Seibert & the late Mark Seibert, Jeff & Carol Miller & the late Bruce George
C J S
E G S
B C S
G N S
Born: May 29, 2007
Born: May 5, 2006
Born: September 1, 2004
Born: September 22, 2010
John & Amy Shaw
Defiance, OH Robert & Bonnie Shaw, Louis & Ann Brunswick
Nick & Nicole Sheets
Defiance, OH Don & Janice Helmke, LeRoy & Connie Sheets
A M S Born: July 1, 2009
Ana Alicia Gomez & Justin Shawver Defiance, OH Tomas & Irma Gomez; Jerry & Lori Mobley; John Shawver
J M D S Born: June 24, 2010
Jericha Benavides & Brennen Sheley Hamler, OH Daniel & Lydia Benavides Daniel & Barb Sheley
K S Born: March 12, 2008
W S Born: June 15, 2009
Dustin & Kylee Shirey Ft. Wayne, IN Marty & Sue Shirey, Dave & Lesa Mansfield, Chris & Mark Stockman, Denny Holtsberry
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Born: January 7, 2009 Kelly Shull Defiance, OH Jim Shull, Dawn Divjak
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S J S
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Anjelica Yoh and Jacob Sholl
Abby Shook & Javier Pagan
Luke & Nichole Simonich
Steve & Alicia Sinn
Victoria Krass & Christopher Skinner
Born: December 17, 2010
Defiance, OH late Dawn Yoh-Smith, Jimmy Smith, Tracy Cain-Sholl, late Douglas Sholl
Born: July 30, 2003 Defiance, OH Al & Pam Shook, Bill & Edna Pagan
Born: May 3, 2007
Defiance, OH Robert & Linda Gill Dennis & Juanita Simonich
Born: January 25, 2010 Latty, OH Anita Gebhart Tom & Laurie Sinn
M L-S
Born: April 12, 2010
Napoleon, OH Gale Skinner; Derek Krass; Bill & Chandra Krass; Craig Skinner
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Born: September 16, 2007
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Born: January 9, 2010
Born: September 27, 2010
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Britni Elliott-Schlegel
Born: May 15, 2002
Defiance, OH Butch & Amy Schlegel. Great-grandparents; Juanita Fisher, Lee & Sherry Messer
Jeremy Sierra & LeAnn Laker Defiance, OH David & Janet Laker, Jesse Sierra, Cindy Williamson
I J S
C R S
M S S
B L S
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Mackenzie Beck & Josh Smith Defiance, OH James & Phyllis Waldron; Don Smith; Regina Beck
Chadd & Lisa Speiser
Defiance, OH Rosalia Hinojosa, Sue Speiser, the late Charles Jerry Speiser, Great-Grandparents- Merle & Orma Lee Koeppe
Adrienne Spencer & Matt Spencer
Megan & Blake Stambaugh
Megan & Blake Stambaugh
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Matthew Stantz & Kenyotta Rembert
Daniel & Katherine Steingass
Chris & Tara Steingass
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Born: May 13, 2010
Sherwood, OH Robert & Tonya Rembert; Jack & Brenda Stantz
Born: November 30, 2008
Born: August 24, 2007
Defiance, OH Guadalupe & Virginia Urbina Karen Arnes
Born: October 1, 2007
Cloverdale, OH Mike & Mary McCoy; Rex & Deb Spencer; Rick & Sandy Waaland
Born: October 24, 2007 Defiance, OH Alan & Darlene Steingass John & Sharon Walker
Born: July 15, 2010
Defiance, OH Steve & Amy Stambaugh; Russel & Laura Walters; Craig & Na Ewers
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Born: July 6, 2008
Defiance, OH Steve & Amy Stambaugh; Russel & Laura Walters; Craig & Na Ewers
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Born: February 9, 2010 Andrea (Bell) & Jason Stipe Toledo, OH Tom & Sue Stipe, Steve & Londa Renn, Dennis & Marti Bell
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Make tummy time fun for baby, stress free for parents (ARA) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Most new parents relish the idea of any activity that helps their baby grow, develop and gain strength. And for the most part, babies are pretty positive about those types of activities too â&#x20AC;&#x201D; except when it comes to their introduction to â&#x20AC;&#x153;tummy time.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget the first time I put my son on his stomach for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tummy timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; like the pediatrician had recommended,â&#x20AC;? says Sarah Sawyer, a mother of three from Denver, Colo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within a few seconds he was red in the face and screaming at the top of his lungs. His little head flopped around and I could tell he was miserable. I was heartbroken that I had put him through this, and I knew I had to find a way to make the experience more fun and comfortable for him.â&#x20AC;? In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending parents put their babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Since its inception, the Back-to-Sleep Campaign is credited with reducing SIDS deaths by 50 percent. With babies spending so much time on their backs, however, they may be missing out on the important developmental and physical benefits of having time on their tummies. Plus, babies who lay on their backs too long may develop bald, or even flat, spots on their heads. To combat these problems, pediatricians now recommend parents place infants on their tummies for supervised playtime. Newborns, however, often rebel against being placed on their stomachs for play. Most babies eventually learn to enjoy tummy time as their motor skills and physical strength improve. Still, finding ways to make tummy time as fun and comfortable as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as soon as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can make the experience more positive for both baby and
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More and more pediatricians are recommending parents place their infants on their tummies for supervised play times.
parents. Here are some tips for making tummy time fun for baby and stress free for parents: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comfort is key. Make sure baby is dressed in comfy, loose-fitting clothes that allow ease of movement. Choose the floor surface carefully. Avoid hard or slippery surfaces. Consider using a play product specifically designed for tummy time, such as the Boppy Tummy Play Pad. Available in designs for boys and
girls, the generously sized pad creates a comfortable spot for baby to play in a prone position and includes stimulating, repositionable toys to keep her entertained. Boppy is the same company that makes the popular feeding pillow. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Company makes it more fun. While your baby is on her tummy, get down on the floor beside her, as close to her level as possible, so she can see you are with her. Remember, many babies object to tummy time because it limits what they
can see and do. If your baby sees you beside her -- making funny faces, offering a toy or even just holding eye contact -- sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to feel more secure. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Start out slowly. Long periods on her tummy, when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not used to the position, can be stressful for any baby. Instead of attempting a marathon session all at once, ease your baby into the experience, starting out with a minute or less of tummy time. Pick her up, soothe and comfort her, and try again. And learn to read babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signs of when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had enough. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Give her props. Giving baby a new perspective by propping her up under her arms may help make tummy time more fun for her. If your baby has some control of her head and neck, which often occurs by 4 months, a pillow under her armpits may give her the elevation she needs to enjoy tummy time. The Boppy Tummy Play Pad comes with a built-in pillow that fits perfectly under babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s armpits to prop her up. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Safety should never be secondary. Tummy time is ultimately intended to benefit babies by helping them develop strength and motor skills. If you see your baby is tiring or if she is unable to shift her head to the side from a facedown position, pick her up immediately and try again later when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-rested. Never leave a baby alone on the floor or any other surface; adult supervision is a must for safety. Most babies learn to enjoy tummy time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The time when babies are this helpless is so short and sweet, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably find yourself missing your babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tummy time days when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toddling around getting into everything he can reach,â&#x20AC;? said Sawyer.
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and money â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all because they remain unpalatable,â&#x20AC;? Eastham wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My daughter might not touch the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vegetables at school, but at home â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where she is allowed to use salt â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she clears her plate.â&#x20AC;? The World Health Organization points to iodized salt as key to eliminating iodine deficiency disorders, one of the most common â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and preventable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; world-wide causes of brain damage. The WHO calls
iodized salt a â&#x20AC;&#x153;spectacularly simple, universally effective, wildly attractive and incredibly cheap â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;weaponâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; against childhood mental retardation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salt is a necessary nutrient,â&#x20AC;? Satin notes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without adequate intake, serious consequences arise. If the United States continues down a path of forced sodium reduction, with no recognition of the science indicating many negative effects of such reduction, American children may have more serious worries than bland food and a diet lacking in vegetables. In some countries where pregnant
women and children do not consume enough iodized salt, cognitive development is a serious problem in children. This is a problem remedied many years ago in the United States through the iodization of salt.â&#x20AC;? While proponents of the school lunch sodium reduction campaign may have the best of intentions for children, some science and health experts are skeptical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I predict a lot of salad and vegetables will go in the trash can at local schools,â&#x20AC;? said Lisa Katic, a registered dietician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will not help us improve childhood nutrition.â&#x20AC;?
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Dr. Mick & Lorie Stone
Amanda Stone & Adam Erford
Jeremy & Alana Stork
Amy Joe Foust & Jesse Stratton
Luke and Janessa Stuckey
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Kelly Slattman and Mike Strickler, Sr.
Kelly Slattman and Mike Strickler, Sr.
Kelly Slattman and Mike Strickler, Sr
Eric & Anne-Margaret Swary
Randal & Amy Thomas
Born: March 11, 2006 Defiance, OH Dr. James & Jackie Stone
Born: October 22, 2008
Born: February 6, 2006 Defiance, OH Denny & Becky Erford, Marc & Rose Pessefall
Born: October 22, 2008
Born: February 1, 2007
Defiance, OH Michael & Kathleen Gustwiller, Gary & Peggy Stork
Born: July 7, 2007
Born: July 4, 2009
Delphos, OH Pam Stratton, James Stratton; the late Irv & Judy Trentman
Born: October 27, 2010
Archbold, OH Steve and Chris Rupp; Dan and Julie Stuckey
Born: August 21, 2008
Continental, OH Mike & Marge Kosch; Wayne & Karen Strickler; Great Grandparents: Virginia Potthoff, Luella Kosch
Continental, OH Mike & Marge Kosch; Wayne & Karen Strickler; Great Grandparents: Virginia Potthoff and Luella Kosch
Continental, OH Mike & Marge Kosch; Wayne & Karen Strickler; Great Grandparents: Virginia Potthoff and Luella Kosch
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Eric-Jordan Torrez & Brianne Kinder
Eric-Jordan Torrez & Brianne Kinder
Valentino Urbina & Jessica Davila Defiance, OH Linda & Rick Davila; Cindy & Lupe Urbina
Amy & David Utendorf
Ottawa, OH William & Joan Utendorf, Marilyn Hazelton & the late Charles Hazelton
Daniel & Bobbie Vance
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Terry & Kaycie Wachtman
Stephen & Jodi Wagner
Born: November 6, 2010
Defiance, OH Laurie Torrez; Melissa Leskow; Tom & Janet Steele; Tom & Janis Kinder
Born: March 26, 2007
Defiance, OH Laurie Torrez; Melissa Leskow; Tom & Janet Steele; Tom & Janis Kinder
Born: August 20, 2007
Key West, FL Craig & Theresa Swary, Andrew & Debra Sobota
Born: October 3, 2010
Born: December 29, 2009
Defiance, OH Michael & Nancy Yambor; Randy & Connie Thomas
Born: January 1, 2010 Defiance, OH Mose & Jane Vance; Gene & Janet Maag
M A V Born: April 13, 2009
B A V Born: April 17, 2007
Michael & Julie (Boggs) Valerio Continental, OH John & the late Donna Boggs, Mike & Linda Valerio
Born: September 30, 2009 Larissa Luttfring & Joey Velasquez, Jr., Leipsic, OH Darl & Nancy McCullough; Joe & Sylvia Velasquez Sr.; Ida Velasquez; Alan Luttfring; Great-GrandparentsWilma Giesige, Ron Giesige Sr., Jeanne Luttfring
Born: May 3, 2010
Defiance, OH Rolland & Linda Deming, Verona Lillian Wachtman; Dan & Rhonda Weber
Born: November 2, 2010 Defiance, OH Bob & Peg Kimble; Darlene Wagner
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Should parents ‘pay’ kids for good grades in school? (ARA) — Motivating your children to do well in school can be one of the most important — yet challenging — things you can do as a parent. If your children are inspired at a young age to set and achieve long-term goals, and earn good grades in the process, they’re more likely to succeed in the future. But igniting that spark is no easy task. Perhaps in addition to giving praise and a hug for good grades, you take them out to dinner or to their favorite amusement park. But cash and material items might be more motivational, a recent online poll indicates. A majority of kids and parents backed "earning for learning." In fact, three out of four kids, and 60 percent of parents agree that incentives can help reinforce good behavior while helping children learn about money, according to the poll of more than 1,200 parents and children conducted by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation’s financial literacy website, Themint.org. When asked which incentives might motivate kids, children and adults combined agreed that physical motivators like "cash rewards" (19 percent) and "desired items" (23 percent) like clothes, games or an iPod were more influential than experiential incentives like "a special dinner at a favorite restaurant" (12 percent) or "a trip to a theme
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A recent online poll indicates that cash and material gifts may be better motivation for good grades than some other common incentives.
park, water park or other attraction" (4 percent). Parents may be encouraged to hear that kids ranked parents’ praise and encouragement comparably to cash rewards or desired items, garnering 27 percent, 25 percent and 33 percent support, respectively. "Parents should take away from this the message that their praise and the positive examples they set are very powerful in shaping kids’ long-term habits, and rewards can provide extra inspiration for some students to succeed when it comes to report cards," said Janie Schiltz, of Northwestern Mutual.
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timely information directly to women three times a week wherever they are at that moment,” said Judy Meehan, Chief Executive Officer of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) which administers the program. In its first year, text4baby is already reaching more than 125,000 women thanks to an unprecedented partnership between the nonprofit HMHB and private sector and government partners including the White House Office on Science and Technology Policy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CTIA — The Wireless Foundation and Voxiva. Johnson & Johnson is the program’s founding sponsor. Now, through a multi-million dollar,
Praise and rewards often work hand-in-hand. For adults in the workforce, paychecks and performance bonuses are great motivators, but praise and encouragement are also important parts of job satisfaction and can be drivers for good performance. Kids aren’t so different — many likely need both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards to feel a full sense of achievement. If you decide to provide rewards for school success, think about sitting down with your kids at the beginning of the school year or semester to agree about their goals and the rewards they’re eligible to
receive. When all is said and done, of course, the decision is personal. Every child is unique, so parents should consider incentives that work best for their family. Here are some tips to consider: — Start by focusing on what you will reward. Is it focused on a specific grade? Improvement? Effort? An accomplishment? What is the timeline — the full school year or will you offer quarterly incentives? — If you have more than one child, do you have different expectations for each child? What you expect for one child may not be the same expectations for a different child. — Talk to your children. Explain the expectations and the rewards. If a child understands what is expected and what the reward might be, he is far more likely to work for the reward. — What kind of reward are you negotiating? The rewards may depend on the child. If your family does not eat out often, and the child thinks a restaurant is a big deal, allowing the child to choose a restaurant as a reward might be a great incentive. For other children, financial rewards or prizes may be a better choice. Choose a reward that you are comfortable with providing, and that is appropriate for the expectations.
— If your child receives a weekly allowance, consider a "bonus" for the child. For example, if the child receives a $5 per week allowance, give her an extra $5 as a one week bonus. For older students, you could consider a larger quarterly bonus. This type of format is similar to the way a bonus might be provided in the "adult" world.
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Stephen & Jodi Wagner Defiance, OH Bob & Peg Kimble; Darlene Wagner
K M W multi-year commitment from Johnson & Johnson, text4baby aims to reach 1 million underserved mothers by 2012. New features of the expanded program include increased interactivity, such as quizzes, to reinforce comprehension. There are also more opportunities to gather user feedback in order to better serve moms. “Pregnancy and motherhood bring a great deal of joy into a woman’s life, but they also bring new and unique responsibilities,” said Elizabeth “Betty” T. Jordan, a registered nurse and director of the undergraduate program at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. “Text4baby gives expectant and new mothers critical information they need so they can take charge of their health and the health of their babies in partnership with their care provider during pregnancy and the critical first year of life.” Sample text4baby messages include:
— “Need free or low-cost health care for you & your baby? Your state has programs to help. Call 877-543-7669 to find out if you qualify.” — “Talk to your Dr. about getting a flu shot. Pregnant moms & babies can get very sick from flu. For info call CDC at 800-2324636.” — “Did you get info from your Dr. on newborn screening tests? If not, ask for it. Your baby will have these tests in the first 48 hours after birth.” Text4baby is an exciting and innovative way for the millions of pregnant women and new moms across the country to get the most important information they need to ensure their child’s healthy development. If you’re an expectant or new mom or you know one and want to learn more, go to www.text4baby.org.
Born: November 23, 2010
Matthew and Jordyn Wagner Defiance, OH
L S W Born: July 23, 2010
Geoff and Kim Warner Hicksville, OH Jim & Suzy Kline; Steve & Linda Warner
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Born: October 21, 2006
Nate & Karen Weber Defiance, OH Mike & Bonnie Boff, Jeff & Barb Weber
B M W Born: August 29, 2010
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Jody & Melissa Watson
Born: March 13, 2005
Cincinnati, OH Terry & Bonnie Watson; Terry Fenech
D O W Born: June 30, 2009
Joe & Lynn Weber Defiance, OH Gerald & Mary Weber (dec.)
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Joe and Kate Webb
Neil & Kristen Weber Jewell, OH Tim & Jeanne Weber, Dennis & Wanda Schwind
Brian and Joy Weber
Defiance, OH Tim and Jeanne Weber; Roger and Pat Laycock; and Jim Johnson
Jason and Erin Westhoven
Liberty Center, OH Dewey & Nancy Nagel; Dave & Kim Gerken; Jeff & Mary Westhoven; Tim & Roxanne Dietrich
Kenny and Amanda Westrick
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April Fortman
Thomas & Amy Wilson
Timothy and Angela Wolford
Jonathan & Brittany Wolfrum
Danielle Carlton, Jason Woods
Born: August 25, 2008 Defiance, OH Bill and Chris Webb; Tom and Pam Kime
Born: July 18, 2007
Defiance, OH Randy Fortman; Great Grandmother- Carolyn Fortman
Born: August 10, 2010
Born: May 30, 2010
Defiance, OH Pat Rockey & Becky Wilson; Chris Keck & Reggie LaPorte, Donna Keck, Greg & Jessie Lime
Born: November 28, 2010
Born: January 12, 2010
Payne, OH Jerry and Mary Price Joyce and the late LeRoy Wolford
Born: December 23, 2008
Born: November 11, 2010 Defiance, OH Jeffy & Patti Wolfrum; John & Anna Nusbaum
Born: June 3, 2010
Defiance, OH Randy & Donna Rosebrock, Barb Krugh, Roger Westrick
Born: July 13, 2007
Defiance, OH Rikki & David Carnahan, Terry & Shawn Woods
L M Z L E Z Born: May 21, 2009
Aaron & Amanda Zimmerman
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Patrick and Abigail Yeater
Donovan & Jennifer Ziegler
Born: October 23, 2010
Defiance, OH Robert and Lisa Spyker; Ted and Linda Yeater;; Richard and Elizabeth Spyker; Gay and Rosalie Smith; Isabelle Miller
Born: May 12, 2010 Archbold, OH John & Sheri McCoy, Tracy & Diana Ziegler
Defiance, OH Mike & Ruth Niese, Jerry & Franci Zimmerman
J T Z Born: March 3, 2010
Shawn & Nicole Zolman
Defiance, OH Joseph & Deborah Zolman; Scott & Nancy Frederick, Luke & Deloris Hofacker, Wally & Dorothy Aschemeier
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