Off The Hook
January 8, 2016

Off the Hook

By Melanie Behrens

Kids say the darndest things
Many years ago, during the 1950s and ‘60s there was a television show hosted by Art  Linkletter. He was a kind man with a smile on his face and would probably never make it in television now. He was just too nice. One segment of his show was called “Kids say the darn...

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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) attempts a shot during a recent game. The No. 1-seeded Pioneers’ tournament opener has been moved up a day. The contest against No. 18 Cristo Rey Columbus was originally scheduled to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. on the Pioneers’ court. The Division IV post-season game has been moved to this Thursday at 7 p.m. The reason for the change is that Jonathan Alder officials on Friday will be setting up the gym for boys and girls sectional wrestling tournaments that will be held Saturday and Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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 These Marysville High School swimmers from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Brady Cordonnier and Rylan Brown qualified for the Division I state meet in both the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relays. The state meet will begin on Friday in Canton. (Photo submitted)
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North Union’s Alex Jolliff (4) drives toward the basket against Graham. The Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a victory. (Photo submitted)
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North Union’s Glory Blevins (11) goes to the basket in this file photo. Blevins scored 17 points during NU’s tournament loss to Amanda-Clearcreek. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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