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WEATHER LOCAL FORECAST Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, TODAY mainly after 58 3 p.m. with Partly a 78 sunny, high near 78. Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11p.m. TUESDAY Mostly cloudy, with a low 58. around Chance of rain is 20 percent.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. WEDNESDAY Tuesday night: 79 59 with Partly a low cloudy, around 58. Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after THURSDAY noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Wednesday night: Partly cloudy.

Low 59. Thursday: Partly sunny, with high near 75. Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of rain is 30 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of rain is 40 percent. Friday night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. ALMANAC BUCYRUS Sunday's high (as of 5 p.m.) 70 Sunday's low 57 LOTTERY NIGHT DRAWINGS Pick 3: 9-9-6 Pick 4: 1-9-4-0 Rolling Cash 5 1-4-22-24-27 Ten-Oh: 3-6-18-21-27-29-30-31-32- 36-38-48-50-54-58-63-67-68-71-74 DAY DRAWINGS Pick 3: 9-2-6 Pick 4: 8-8-9-7 Ten-Oh: 1-5-8-10-14-15-18-26-30- 32-38-39-40-43-54-55-63-66-75-78 FACEBOOK Become a Telegraph-Forum fan at BucyrusTelegraph Forum.com/facebook Veterans Continued from Page 1A Crestline or Galion so we can tell people the correct paperwork and documentation to bring with them." Teresa Auck will move into Amsbaugh's position.

Amsbaugh said he enjoyed working with Bessinger and wishes him well in his retirement. "I am looking forward to continuing to serve the veterans of Crawford County in my new position," Amsbaugh said. 419-521-7240 Telegraph-Forum A GANNETT COMPANY VOLUME 89, NO. 255 113 W. Rensselaer Bucyrus, OH, 44820 Phone: 419-562-3333 Fax: 419-562-9162 Toll-Free: 877-TF TODAY (838-6329) Tom Brennan, general manager and editor David B.

Kennard, managing editor BUCYRUSTELEGRAPH FORUM.COM OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed for lunch 1-2 p.m. The publisher Media shall liable not for be damof ages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for space actually occ pied by that portion of the advertise: ment in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of the publisher's employees or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for noninsertion of any advertisement other than the amount paid for such Telegraph-Forum Monday, March 19, 2012 Obituaries and photographs submitted to the Bucyrus Telegraph Forum may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. Helen E. Leiby Helen E.

Leiby, 93, of Bucyrus died early Saturday morning, March 17, 2012 at Heartland of Bucyrus. She was born June 17, 1918 in Bucyrus to the late Otto and Gladys (Hocker) Grasley and attended school in Bucyrus. On April 21, 1935 she married Willis Steiger who preceded her in death in 1971. On March 2, 1974, Helen married Lloyd Leiby who preceded her in death in June, 2001. Helen is survived by her daughters, Wilma (John) Guggenmos of Ogallala, Neb.

and Ruth (Bill) Williams of Bucyrus; grandchildren, Kim (Jack) Binnix, Wendy (Steve) Ash, Steve Williams, all of Bucyrus, and Shan (Ken) Ehrman of New Washington; great grandchildren, Steve (Rachel) Binnix, Joe (Abbi) Binnix, Jeff Binnix, Martin Ash, Stevie Williams, Mark Williams, Scott Ehrman, Staci Ehrman, Lindsey Ehrman and Dustin Snyder; great-great grandson, Madden Binnix; brothers, Kenny Grasley of Bucyrus, John Grasley of Upper Sandusky and Frank (Valorie) Grasley of Texas; and sisters, Esther Holtshouse of Bucyrus, Naomi (Norman) Van Buskirk of Upper Sandusky and Marjorie (James) Kurtsman of Florida. In addition to her parents and husbands, Helen was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Helen will be remembered as a positive person with a great chuckle who enjoyed visiting with 1 friends and family. She worked as a homemaker, raising her girls and babysitting her grandchildren. Helen had a strong faith, worshipping with the Assemblies God while married to Willis and then joining the Church of the Nazarene after meeting Lloyd where she enjoyed trips with the Primetimers.

She enjoyed crocheting, doing puzzles and was always up for a drive. In later years, she looked forward to getting her hair done every Friday, going out to eat and an occasional shopping trip. Helen's funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at Wise Funeral Service with Pastor Ray LaSalle officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service, from 12 Noon-2 p.m.

Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Bucyrus Nazarene Church or Heartland Activities Fund through the funeral home. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. Nina C. Luzader BUCYRUS: Nina C.

Luzader, 85, of Bucyrus died March 16, 2012 at Altercare of Bucyrus. She was born July 28, 1926 in Carey to the late Clarence and Lorena Kemerley. After graduating from Carey High School, she married Bruce Luzader who preceded her in death in April, 1970. Nina is survived by her daughters, Karen (Jim) Benson and Janet Jones; grandchildren, Kenneth (Renee) Boyer, Anthony Boyer, Sabrina Zornes and Megan Jones; six great grandchildren; and her brother, Roger Kemerley. In addition to her parents and husband, Nina was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorn Kemerley, Lucille Swindler, Lois Keiser and Robert Kemerley and one great grandchild.

Nina was a sassy, strong lady who enjoyed flower gardening, singing and reading. When her sight began to fail, she listened to audio books. She worked as a bookkeeper and attended Grace and, later, Woodlawn United Methodist. She was a supportive wife who kept a clean house and fiked visiting with friends on her patio: Nina wished to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date, after which, she will be laid to rest next to her husband in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Wise Funeral Service to assist with expenses. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wisefuneral.com. FUNERAL SERVICE Harold L. Johnston CRESTLINE: Harold L. Johnston, 64, of 110 Bauer Court, Crestline, died" Friday, March 16, 2012, at home, due to a short illness.

Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline is handling the arrangements. Homescape.com Log on Today! Education By Lou Whitmire Telegraph-Forum Ohio VFW chairman seeking support for Lahm air guard MANSFIELD Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars State Legislative Chairman Larry Moore sought support for Mansfield's 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. The U.S. Air Force has proposed eliminating more than 800 positions at the 179th Airlift Wing as part of a restructuring initiative.

The possible closing of the base would eliminate more than 800 jobs. Guard members serving at the Mansfield base live in 17 states and in 66 of the state's 88 counties. The annual economic impact of the Mansfield base is estimated at $56 million. Moore was in the nation's capital March 5-7 as part of the VFW National Legislative Committee lobbying for the active duty service members, Guard members and veterans. "During my visit I met with 14 of Ohio's U.S.

representatives, senators their staff members," Moore said. "One of my main goals was to drum up support to convince the Air Force to continue funding the -27J cargo plane and stop the elimination of over 800 members of th Guard from the 179th Airlift Wing. "Whether I spoke personally to one of our legislators or to a staff member the message was clear, all are in support and plan to active as one in the form of the Ohio delegation spearheaded by Senator (Rob) Portman to do whatever it takes to change the Air Force's decision to eliminate the C-27J and 800 guardsman at the 179th." Col. Gary McCue, commander of the 179th, said he was excited Moore was speaking on behalf of the the 179th. "I'm thankful for his support and the VFW's support," McCue.

"We're very proud to have him on our team." The Air Force is attempting to meet the requirements of $1 trillion in defense cuts due to the Budget Control Act of 2011. The 179th is hosting a media event today to explain its side of this issue. "These mandatory cuts cause serious concerns about the ability of our nation" military to adequately defend America," Moore said. "The reduction of 100,000 soldiers and Marines over the next five years as part of required defense cuts means more and more National Guardsmen will be relied upon to pick up the slack for countering national threats on a global stage." Moore said the experience of the 179th pilots, air crews and ground crews vastly exceeds that of their active duty counterparts at half the cost to the Department of Defense. "The Air Force has been dependent on guard and reservist unit to carry out approximately 60 percent of all air lift cargo mission since the beginning of the Iraq War.

So it begs two questions," Moore said. "One, would it really be in the best interest of this nation's security to squander away and disband the cost effective, experienced service-members of the179th? "Two, if the C-27J cargo plane isn't i important and needed, then why are two of the 179th planes and 55 members in Afghanistan at this very moment flying needed men and supplies to the front lines?" 419-521-7223 Man accused of choking goose in Mansfield park Floyd R. Carmichael Jr. BUCYRUS: Floyd R. Carmichael 84, of Bucyrus passed away Saturday at 2:45 p.m.

in Kindred Hospital, Mansfield following an extended illness. Floyd was born January 5, 1928 in Malonten, KY to the late Floyd R. Carmichael Sr. and Edna (Gilliam) McDowell. He was raised by his mother and step father Everett McDowell.

Floyd is survived by children, Debra White and Terry Carmichael both of. Bucyrus; grandchildren, Anna White (Mike) Berry, Littleton CO, Stevi White (Chris) Honaker of Washington D.C., Terrance Eugene Carmichael, Marcus Lee Carmichael, and Everett' J. Carmichael all of Bucyrus; great grandchildren, Ashley and Robbie Berry; sister, Jane McClintock, Bucyrus; and former wife, Bessie Vinson of Bucyrus. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by sisters, Darlene, Nancy, Rose, and Lilly Mae; as well as brothers, Clyde, Blaine, and Walter. Mr.

Carmichael retired from Swan Rubber after 37 years. He lived most of his life in Bucyrus and enjoyed farming and watching over the neighborhood children. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

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Joshua McDonald said he planned to eat the bird, according to Mansfield police. Dispatchers received an anonymous call around 4 p.m. Saturday from someone who reported a man broke the GOP Continued from Page 1A the Republican Party i in the most important swing state in America will turn against itself instead of turning out the vote." With DeWine insisting he'll serve his full term ending in January, Kasich allies recruited a slate of challengers to the 66-member GOP state central committee that they believe will support the chairman's ouster. The executive committee's new lineup, elected March 6, could call a vote on DeWine's future this spring. Both sides say they have the votes to win such a showdown.

In a December television interview, DeWine as much as called Kasich's effort a power grab. "There are folks who are close to the governor agents and allies, and lobbyists and political consultants who are trying to take over the party for the benefit of holding all the levers of power as it relates to politics of the Republican Party," he said. House Speaker Bill Batchelder was enraged at Continued from Page 1A on those in later years. Ohio is part of a group of states creating new computer-based exams to replace standardized testing that measures how much students learn. Next up, Ohio is changing how it grades schools on their performance.

Many districts are expected to get lower ratings under the evaluation system slated to start next school year, Heffner said. It will grade schools and districts using a calculation based on factors such as graduation rates, students' scores on state Timely Flashes AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CUSTOM COLOR SPRAY CANS! CLASSIFIED: Great for small proiects or touch ups, Come see us 3617 It Works! SR 4, Kelleys Paint 562-8846 To advertise in Timely Flashes and Announcements, call (419) 562-3333. Deadline is 5 p.m. the day before you wish it to appear News, weather, sports and more at BUCYRUSTELEGRAPHFORUM.COM neck of a Canada goose. The unknown caller followed the man, who was accompanied by two others, to a house on Patton Avenue.

Police saw McDonald coming from the backyard, where the bird still alive was found in the grass. The goose, which had a tracking collar on it numbered 1H6C, died and was disposed of by a patrolman. The 29-year-old was put in handcuffs and taken to the Richland County Jail on DeWine's comments. He issued a memo to his caucus questioning a chairman who publicly insulted the governor, and ticked off a series of ways in which DeWine had failed to make the state party's resources available to Republicans running for legislative seats. He said DeWine employed "questionable leadership tactics and poor decision DeWine has since begun tempering his public statements.

But tensions have yet to dissipate. A county GOP chairman in northeast Ohio told The Columbus Dispatch this month that the governor's allies offered him influence over gubernatorial appointments if he didn't run for a central committee position he's held since 2008. Portage County's Andrew Manning sent a notarized affidavit to the FBI, county prosecutors and the state inspector general detailing his claims that friends of Kasich's relentlessly tried to pressure him to leave the race. The governor's spokesman denied involvement. Batchelder has suggesta charge of cruelty to animals, a minor misdemeanor.

Police reports said two men, age 19 and 18, said they were with McDonald when he broke the goose's neck, but had no idea what he planned to do with it. "(Richland County Game Warden) Greg Wasiluski is coming up (Monday) to get a copy of the papers," Mansfield police St. Doug Semen said Sunday. "The guy told us he was a hunter and was just out hunting. ed De Wine has entangled the party with a pair of political consultants who brought "shame and ill repute" to the Ohio House in 2004.

Brett Buerck and Kyle Sisk were fired by thenHouse Speaker Larry Householder after federal investigators began looking into allegations the two aides and Householder laundered campaign contributions. The U.S. Department of Justice declined to prosecute, but the flap put an end to Householder's political career and contributed to a Democratic sweep of statewide offices in 2006. The party has paid nearly $1.7 million to Buerck's direct-mail firm, Majority Strategies Inc. of Ponte Vedra Beach, since 2010.

The campaigns of Secretary of State Jon Husted have also used the firm, records show. DeWine was among members of thenHouse Speaker Husted's leadership team before he become party chairman. Pegged as one of the GOP's rising stars, Husted could benefit from having such an ally at the head of the state party if he pursues higher office. tests and the performance of certain categories of students, including those with disabilities and those considered economically disadvantaged. "Parents won't see as many A's," Heffner said.

"This is a far more orous system." Some information from The Columbus Dispatch, www.dispatch.com Bank Continued from Page 1A "In Bucyrus, it will be a part of the government classes. It will strengthen what they do already. All four of the schools have something like this, and this is going to supplement what they do." Colonel Crawford High School principal Todd Martin said the school, which was planning on implementing the program next year, may dabble in it this year. "Brett Kapel, our senior government and economics teacher, said he wanted to take a look at it," Martin said. "It is mandatory to have financial literacy now, but when you get a software like this, and the kids go online and it is not just taking notes, it is always a good thing.

I like it a lot, and so does the teacher." Brad Murtiff, vice president and regional executive at First Federal, said the program touches on a little bit of everything. "From checking and savings to showing the students how Uncle Sam gets his piece," Murtiff said. "They will be creating portfolios and they will see how their investments affect their risks. It will show them the opposite side as well. "It is very interactive and to the basics.

Some of it might be a little elementary, but it is all relatable." 419-563-9225.