Roughrider Coach Robson Responds to Ed Ronders Criticism
The coach defends his language and actions after a harsh column by Ed Renders. He says the vulgar terms cited were common in barnyards and biblical donkey terms, denies threats to block coverage, and laments years of frustration over lack of local media coverage of Western Reserve basketball. He emphasizes calm, private exchanges and accuses the column of overkill, urging fair reporting and respect for his team.
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Mr. Renders
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Western Reserve
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Western Reserve Coach Robson praised as a gentleman
Letters to the Reflector defend Western Reserve head basketball coach Tom Robson. A Norwalk reader extols Robson’s record of 39 wins and 15 losses in three seasons and his professionalism. A junior varsity coach counters a rival article, arguing Reflector coverage neglected rural teams and unfairly portrayed Robson and reporters.
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Tom Robson
Edward L. Renders
Coach Robson
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Norwalk
Norwalk Truck
Sandusky Register
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Western Reserve
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Wakeman
Collins
Ed Ronder
Black River
Renders
Reflector
South Central
New London
Monroeville
Edison
Ronder
CHOSSEVORD PUZZLE QUOTE REVEALS NAMES AND CLUES
Yesterday's Cryptoquote asks solvers to map letters to answers for a word puzzle. The page lists numbered clues from 1 to 40 plus a coded line and ends with a William James quote about wisdom and overlooking.
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William James
Abby column letters highlight work life vs home life clash
Dear Abby prints two letters about workplace intrusions into home life. The first letter from The Wife Of Your Employee protests a boss who calls at all hours, interrupting dinners and social plans, urging boundaries between work and personal time. The second letter from Mike in Missoula asks for advice on personal problems. Also notes Norwalk Reflector staff items and local news briefs on awards, scholarships, and nursing workshops.
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Mr. Boss
Blood scarce Amish donor story and chess team success
A Mount Eaton Amish family birth leads to rare blood type testing by Northeast Ohio Blood Center after a hospital misidentification. Five relatives share the same rare type, enabling future emergency use with six more donors. Also, Columbus Midwest Open Team Chess Festival results feature Norwalk’s Eric Butler and the Despicables placing second with a $120 split.
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American Red Cross
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Red Cross
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Norman Miller Sr
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Donald Girton
Huron County Home Health Agency
Ohio State University Medical Center
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