tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57505903525849568002024-03-13T15:51:52.589-04:00Set Our Hearts at LibertyReflections on God, life and people starting in my hometown of Liberty, Ohio going into whatever the future brings.A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-20653443889095531792021-06-20T12:07:00.000-04:002021-06-20T12:07:24.758-04:00Father's Day Reflections: Art (Scud) Jonas, 1923 - 2001<p>My dad died in mid-December, 2001, at age 78. I remember a particular moment at his Masonic ceremony when the speaker approached my brother, Mike, and I saying, "You who are now fatherless..." A new feeling came to me, openness to heaven or the hereafter, best describes it. A thought of "we are next" went through my mind, also (but Mike is older,so it's probably supposed to be him?). A closeness to God of a new sort started at that moment. Thank you for focusing the moment, Masons. I had a new freedom to see Dad so close to God that I knew how safe we all will be. Dad was also free to be a larger meaning and memory for so many. He was one of a kind.<br /><br />At his 65th birthday party, I asked my Grandma what the day of his birth was like, in a house on Oak Street in Dayton, Ohio. She replied, "It was the worst day of my life." The doctor had a shocked, depressed look on his face as he did the home delivery (common in 1923) and immediately took the baby from the room without letting my grandma see him. "Where is my baby? What's wrong with my baby?", she asked. " There are problems with the baby and he's probably not going to live long, so it's best that you don't see him," was the reply. Her mother and grandmother sat with her while the baby in the next room was ignored so he could die of multiple congenital anomalies of face, eyes and left upper extremity. Since he lived til 2001, I guess you know that he made it. What a heart ripping experience it was, though, for my grandma, until she got her baby and faced the uncertainty of raising an unusual child in a usual world.<br /><br />He had crossed eyes, a facial droop, a stump where his left hand was supposed to be and a residual, but useless, dangling remnant of the beginnings of his left thumb. He had eye surgery and they removed the thumb remnant. He was left with no lateral gaze, resulting in lots of horizontal head movements, and the facial droop. He opted throughout his life to reject getting a prosthetic left hand. I remember, as a child, holding onto his stump while we walked to church. It worked fine.<br /><br />His parents decided to move to the country where he would be safe and have room to play. They thought he was going to be "retarded", but were pleasantly surprised. His deformities didn't escape the medical myth mill in the neighborhood of his birth. Young pregnant women in that small area of Dayton were advised to avoid certain behaviors, such as twiddling their thumbs (per my grandma), lest their baby turn out like "Baby Arthur". He most likely was affected by a first trimester intrauterine virus, not aberrant maternal habits.<br /><br />He played and laughed and taught the adults how to function with a hand missing. In school, he played sports, including basketball and baseball. My aunt noted that, if his gym shoe came to be untied, the visiting fans would stare in amazement at him while he quickly retied the strings, enhancing their appreciation of someone with a disability. He had buddies and played pranks with them. When World War II came around, all his buddies signed up to serve in the military. Dad tried to sign up for both Army and Navy (that's all America had at the time) but was rejected. He felt disappointed and missed his friends. He went to college for a semester at Miami of Ohio, but felt out of place to the extent that he withdrew.<br /><br />He got a job working for Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. doing janitorial and "odd job" work. He played on their softball and basketball teams. As they noticed his skills, he got promoted. He worked loyally for "The Monarch" for 43 years, retiring as their Safety Director.<br /><br />As a father, he showed intense loyalty. He attended everything we ever did in church, school, sports, moving (me to Hershey, PA and Mike from FL to Denver to FL to OH or something like that). He watched TV nightly with us. He had a great, contagious laugh, which he used liberally watching "The Three Stooges", "Our Gang", "I Love Lucy", Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Red Skelton, and Jackie Gleason on our black and white TV. He played church softball and bowled on two town teams. He later took up golf, which he played until he couldn't walk without a cane.<br /><br />We had a family vacation yearly at a lake front cottage owned by "The Monarch", swimming, reading comic books, playing cards and occasionally fishing. He taught us to fish (with worms on a hook) and to row a boat at the lake. We fought over who had to sit in the left rear seat on those trips, since Dad had a habit of spitting out the driver's window. When you heard him snort a couple times, you'd best be rolling up that left rear window as fast as possible (No, we didn't have air conditioning).<br /><br />He assisted with the boy scouts and explorer scouts at times, going on the longer camp outs with us. He had an annual fishing trip with his dad and father-in law (one of whom lived next door to us and the other lived across the street- grandchildren were a bit spoiled) and a neighbor or Uncle Jerry. They went to Canada and caught tons of fish, which I never ate at that time. They played Euchre on the trips and at neighborhood gatherings.<br /><br />Dad was a volunteer fire fighter, as were all the men in Liberty, the town of 75-100 people (counting dogs and cats) where we lived. Every few years the local fireworks plant would have an explosion and the men would go to protect the other buildings while the explosions continued. (this was before women became firefighters). The wives would drink coffee together and wait. Us kids would stand in the back yard and marvel at the free fireworks show.<br /><br />Dad was a proud father of our accomplishments and forgiving of our shortcomings, sometimes after an angry comment. He did have some anger, but he had a big heart for helping others. He helped several people in town get jobs at "The Monarch". He became a great grandfather for Mike's 3 sons and my 3 sons, who turned out to be the only ones left with the last name Jonas. He helped to raise his great grandson, who lived across the street in Liberty for a while. The boy who was almost discarded carried through the family name.<br /><br />Dad became the Lay Leader in Liberty United Methodist Church until he was too ill to do it. A large group from the family, the church, the Monarch, Jefferson HS, Liberty, the Masons and folks he had helped or befriended attended his viewing or funeral. He was my Dad. I actually feel very Fatherful instead of Fatherless. The memories and meanings are forever.<br /></p>A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-86859511715585177752020-09-06T09:46:00.001-04:002020-09-06T09:48:06.875-04:00Vietnam Service 50 years later: Getting Oriented "in Country"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6gdIbGfh9Q0TFG_2aiq6yR4pvsshATjLfT9s46wQkvLsFZ5IeJ-R46HUCMFBr3rQlpw13n-uZJORs_R3tWb5Bup_ub5N7XURj27NS4pj1oZRqcY_bW7duaOpc_3nDBtingH3hzGEtXw/s4032/20200816_085126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6gdIbGfh9Q0TFG_2aiq6yR4pvsshATjLfT9s46wQkvLsFZ5IeJ-R46HUCMFBr3rQlpw13n-uZJORs_R3tWb5Bup_ub5N7XURj27NS4pj1oZRqcY_bW7duaOpc_3nDBtingH3hzGEtXw/s320/20200816_085126.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgC6Q9wpo0nH_aL7rSKrf2zpLaCdsbqVN3cW-s1X7yes7Uk_lGcDUR5ADsLvFDjQ0ltnzIgwewLbwDBY7L3BloRw72du7M4sQgywgqX5_JiHyR2V6T2bi9nqulOuNSCSEl3Fu54tsujw/s4032/20200816_085112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgC6Q9wpo0nH_aL7rSKrf2zpLaCdsbqVN3cW-s1X7yes7Uk_lGcDUR5ADsLvFDjQ0ltnzIgwewLbwDBY7L3BloRw72du7M4sQgywgqX5_JiHyR2V6T2bi9nqulOuNSCSEl3Fu54tsujw/s320/20200816_085112.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In Vietnam, we couldn't use US Dollars so we were issued Military Payment Certificates (MPC) instead. We used these for our purchases while "In Country". We also had a ration card for drinkable alcohol products. I think it allowed each individual something like 3 cases of beer, 3 to 6 bottles of wine or liquor monthly. I never drank close to that much. The ration card, however, didn't apply to individual drink purchases at the officer's club (A plywood hut in Phu Bai for my first 4 months in Vietnam). Somehow, I didn't save a ration card, but someone reading this will have one to post in the comments.<p></p><p>I had to get a haircut shortly after arrival and noted that all the barbers were Vietnamese locals. We paid them with the MPC pictured above. We never had military barbers. When I was a cadet at West Point, we had local civilians to cut our hair, too. The Vietnamese barbers used a straight razor to trip the side and back edges. They also jerked the neck around in a quick surprise maneuver that left me with a painful neck for a week after my first haircut. I guess that was supposed to loosen something, but it backfired for me. I didn't let anyone else jerk my neck around when I got haircuts after that.</p><p>Somehow, I was assigned to a hooch which had a pilot roommate for 2 or 3 weeks until he went home. He helped with my orientation to how everything worked. We had a hooch-maid who did our laundry, cleaned off our boots (we were issued jungle boots in Vietnam) and cleaned the hooch. We paid a few dollars weekly in MPC for the service. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3wwj-IRaotK5jadNLIT_kN6FHn_yzsCou23f34dKHekw6STiIjDrcVnfjK2j9KNqAapQvgceVqAsGnlTf43kMBJ-qN9g8hazFls3DguKHcPGlI9pQaHCEPQR9ztQT5OGS3Agxf14ViM/s2048/IMG_0461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3wwj-IRaotK5jadNLIT_kN6FHn_yzsCou23f34dKHekw6STiIjDrcVnfjK2j9KNqAapQvgceVqAsGnlTf43kMBJ-qN9g8hazFls3DguKHcPGlI9pQaHCEPQR9ztQT5OGS3Agxf14ViM/s320/IMG_0461.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The latrine was across the street, about 5 seats as I recall. This was important (multiple seats) since the weekly Chloroquine pill that we all took to prevent malaria, caused loose bowels or diarrhea in many of us. Under each seat was half of a 55 gallon barrel, the contents of which was burned daily, generating black smoke that billowed toward the heavens. We pilots always knew not to fly through the black smoke, by the way. The enlisted personnel who burned the human waste daily did not have an enviable job. I assume that it was rotated, like KP duty, so someone didn't have it as their main job in the war.</p><p>There was a urine tube just out the back door of our hooch for faster access and a bunker between our hooch and the next one, in case we needed protection from mortars or rockets. I was only in the Phu Bai bunker once, which I'll mention in a later post.</p><p>We flew support missions six days a week, except during the monsoon season. Night life consisted of writing letters; reading Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper, letters from home and books; and going to "the (oficers) Club". At the Club, we played cards- mostly poker (Bruce Q, Clarkson M, Curt S. -some others whom I don't remember -and I played bridge) and drank a bit.</p>A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-13169919560292482392020-08-10T00:51:00.009-04:002020-08-10T01:22:31.123-04:00Vietnam 50 Years Later Post 3. August 1970<p> I followed orders and flew to Cam Ranh Bay, reporting to the 18th Engineer Brigade, which sent me to their aviation unit. I was instructed to meet with someone the next day to get my specific assignment. In the mean time, they had a cookout and a volleyball game which was a pleasant way to meet some other pilots who flew for the Engineers. </p><p>The next morning, I got the word from a captain in their aviation unit that my assigned unit would be the 45th Engineer Group headquarters, which had an aviation section. The captain pointed on the map of Vietnam to the location of the Group in Phu Bai (which I was later told meant the "land of the dead "). "What are those red pins on the map?" I asked. "Oh, that's where the 45th Engineer Group Aviation Section had been taking fire from the enemy." I already noticed that there were no such pins in the area around Cam Ranh Bay. My assignment might be more "engaging" in I Corps where I was headed. The area of operations of the 45th Engineer Group was I Corps which was the northernmost area of military operations in South Vietnam, extending north to the Demilitarized Zone - DMZ (there was a II, III, and a IV Corps). </p><p> <img alt="I Corps (South Vietnam) - Wikipedia" 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/></p><p>I flew from Cam Ranh Bay to Phu Bai that day and reported to Headquarters of the 45th Engineer Group. Personnel assigned me to the Aviation section and a hooch - <span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Vietnam War slang for a thatched </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hut_(dwelling)" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Hut (dwelling)">hut</a><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> or improvised living space- my plywood home for the next several months.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vh3UTArYErf_X88rpkUHY9YOw5WmIOUKPEOk9J4me4AREmWDUqypKuUd8DLqbWe2_vsQ5QQbs4jc_TI87Qah2QIWhVKldbg_lrQ_bbQsFJr_DDebGASUin-xF6J1dym3NjvrgR31-sc/s2048/IMG_0079.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vh3UTArYErf_X88rpkUHY9YOw5WmIOUKPEOk9J4me4AREmWDUqypKuUd8DLqbWe2_vsQ5QQbs4jc_TI87Qah2QIWhVKldbg_lrQ_bbQsFJr_DDebGASUin-xF6J1dym3NjvrgR31-sc/s640/IMG_0079.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Our Aviation section shortly after my arrival in Phu Bai: Cpt Sherk, Cpt Holland, Cpt. Jonas, Lt Marsh, CW2 Leo Childress, ?, SSG Cooper (L to R standing) Sitting Sp4 L. Kawai, ?, Sp4 Washington, ?, ?, Sp4 M. Metro. 2nd row includes Sgt. 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These consisted of construction or other units engaged in the field construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of facilities in support of the U.S. Army or Air Force operations. The group arrived at Cam Rahn Bay and moved to Dong Ba Thin on 15 July 1966. It relocated to Tuy Hoa on 15 October 1966, moving to Qui Nhon that December. It moved north to the Phu Bai area in February 1968, where it assumed general construction support missions for the I Corps Tactical Zone. The group then remained in the Da Nang area until departing Vietnam. The following engineer battalions served the group one time or another;<br /><br />14th Engineer Battalion 39th Engineer Battalion<br />19th Engineer Battalion 84th Engineer Battalion<br />20th Engineer Battalion 299th Engineer Battalion<br />27th Engineer Battalion 577th Engineer Battalion<br />35th Engineer Battalion 589th Engineer Battalion</div><div class="paragraph" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: merriweather, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 2; margin: 0px auto 2.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;">More later</div>A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-59077025501348960042020-08-03T00:25:00.014-04:002020-08-03T00:39:56.132-04:0050 years of Vietnam Memories: Arriving in July 1970<div>OK, off to Vietnam in July 1970. That was 50 years ago and I've processed lots of thoughts about the Vietnam Conflict/ War in the interim. I'm pleased to have served in Vietnam. </div><div> </div><div>My reflections are through a lens of awareness that 58,318 names, including twenty of my West Point classmates, representing those who died as a result of their service in Vietnam, are engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ("The Wall"). I have an array of books about Vietnam to try to better understand it from multiple perspectives. Some are enlightening. Some are troubling. Some, such as <u>Visions of War, Dreams of Peace -</u>Writings of Women in the Vietnam War, edited by Lynda Van Devanter and Joan A. Furey (poetry) can be gut wrenching. Here is an excerpt from Mellow on Morphine by Dana Shuster in 1967:</div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>"...Mellow on morphine, he smiles and floats</div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>above the stretcher over which i hover</span><br /></div><div><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>I snip an annular ligament</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>and his foot plops unnoticed into the pail,</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>....His day was just starting when his hootch disappeared</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>along with the foot and at least one friend...</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div> </div><div>In another book <u>In Retrospect,</u> the late Robert McNamara<u>, </u>Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, laments, "This is the book I planned never to write.... I want to put Vietnam in context. <span> </span><span> </span></div><div><span> </span>We of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations who participated in the decisions on Vietnam acted according to what we thought were the principles and traditions of this nation. We made our decisions in light of those values.</div><div><span> Yet we were wrong, terribly wrong. We owe it to future generations to explain why."</span><br /></div><div><span><br /></span></div>We arrived in Saigon after a very long flight, the last leg starting in Japan. As we descended, I noticed what looked like a large section of countryside pockmarked with small bomb craters, which actually were graves in a huge cemetery, I noticed as the lower altitude afforded a better focus. Several buses transported the 200 or so Army men who had shared the flight from the landing strip around or across a part of Saigon via a rubber tree plantation to Long Binh where we would get our unit assignments at the Replacement Depot (or something like that- excuse the 50 year old fog).<br />
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I remember filing out some forms asking about assignment preferences that would accompany my personnel file and official orders for service in Vietnam to be reviewed as my unit assignment was decided. I expressed a preference for assignment in an aviation role with an Engineer unit, since I was an officer in the Corps of Engineers. I then waited in a bar with many other members of my flight school class for the listing of names and assignments as they were posted on a bulletin board. Several of my fellow pilots were assigned to the !st Cav and we drank a toast to the Cav. After a short while of wondering, my name showed up on a list as the only one assigned to the 18th Engineer Brigade in Cam Ranh Bay. I laughed and drank another Budweiser, assuming that I would spend the year with the Engineers based at Cam Ranh Bay, which probably had some level of creature comfort.<br />
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A happy group of family and friends shared the event and a wonderful meal afterwards. Lots of Hellers and Michaels celebrated along with a great group from the Jefferson Class of 1963. Photos of these folks are included below.<br />
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What a great wedding and a great love story for Polly and Tim.<br />
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<br />A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-77378680115871119942019-09-01T08:18:00.001-04:002019-09-01T08:25:57.009-04:00Liberty in TransitionI am thankful that the people in Liberty Church pay attention to their sick and shut-in members. Mom always appreciated seeing her name in the church weekly bulletin for the Sunday service at which they prayed for her.<br />
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Many things in Liberty have changed (Duh!, you might say since I was a Liberty regular from 1946-1968- things should have changed!). The Liberty Church is still there and still serves as an anchor in many lives, in many ways. I still follow Paul Westbrook (now living on the farm in West VA) on Facebook, the pastor who married Rebecca and I on December 27, 1969. He'll be included in the photos that I post on this Dec 27th on Facebook as part of the 50 year celebration. Liberty Church has meaning that goes on and on in so many ways to so many people.<br />
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What can you say about learning to sing "Jesus Loves Me"? "Jesus Loves the Little Children"? "One Little Boy Named David"? I always think of the Liberty Church when I hear or sing those songs. I distinctly remember the voice of Gladys Alread (Donna and Peggy's Mom) who may have been a Sunday School or Bible School teacher when I was a wee lad.<br />
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Clara Weaver, Russell Wolf, Doris Marker- organist for life - were lifelong citizens of Liberty Church. Frances Wolf- choir director when I was growing up and singing in the choir. Maxin Weaver and Carlton Weaver, Denny Wolf, Alan Wardlaw and many others sang in the choir over the years. Jean Ney and Ginger Weaver still are members, decades later.<br />
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I can't name all the Wolf's and Weaver's. The Schenck's (with ten sons) were plentiful. The Jonas Family was there from the 1920's until Mom (Esther) died last year. The Strader's, The Lodges, The Spitler's, The Holtzman's, The Stebbin's, The Speidel's (Gladys Alread's parents), The Alread's, The Saul's, The Michael's, The Adam's, The Lodge's, The Weidel's, The Ney's, The Shank's, The Web's, The Longhenry's ("Pete" was still an active member the last I heard), The Marker's, The Whitaker's and many other families made the Liberty Church a key part of their lives.<br />
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The pews were jammed for Christmas and Easter like other churches, but also during softball season when you had to attend church to be eligible to play. It was said at one time that the Liberty Church players were involved in more fights at softball games than any local church (before my time). Passionate players need prayer, and they got it at Liberty Church.<br />
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God blessed us with the Liberty Church which continues to serve Him. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus".A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-22735437992070468522018-11-18T22:33:00.002-05:002018-11-19T22:46:00.493-05:00Jefferson: Our School in Transition"We love thy memories and pledge our best to thee, Dear Jefferson..." from The Alma Mater<br />
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Yes, the great memories of our experiences in the Jefferson School system and our appreciation of the Jefferson culture stay with us for life. (Not all of us, obviously, but a great many Bronco alumni express these sentiments).<br />
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Sometimes we wonder how we can "pledge our best". Will the school even continue to exist as it gets smaller and smaller with a declining enrollment, defeat of school levies and efforts of parents to take their children to other schools?<br />
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This year there are several parents who seek to take 8 square miles of Jefferson Township, about 6 students and more than $400,000 of tax money to connect to the Valley View school district. The State Board of Education has heard the arguments and will make a decision. Apparently, Valley View was not supportive of the move, which is usually one requirement for annexation.<br />
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Recent articles in the Dayton Daily News about Jefferson reflected on troubles in the administration of the educational aspects of Jefferson. Two principals were fired and some classes didn't have a qualified teacher at the start of this academic year. Many alumni have expressed concern and some have met and are organizing to explore the situation and possible solutions.<br />
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Ricky Poole and I, both from the Class of 1964 met with Superintendent Dr. Gates on November 14 to express our concerns about the school and to seek clarification about the future.<br />
We've met with Dr. Gates from time to time in the last four years about starting and giving out a scholarship to a senior student after graduation from the Jefferson Township Alumni Association (JTAA), which has now happened three times. During those meetings we also discussed and received approval from the School Board to use school land for the Bronco Monument and Brick Garden project of the JTAA, which now stand on "Alumni Corner" at the corner of Union Road and Dayton-Farmersville Road. We also discussed the History Committee of the JTAA and our desire to have each class appoint a class historian to better keep track of the Jefferson "Story" and alumni. We have received approval to have space in the Doris Marker Memorial Library in the high school to store appropriate Jefferson and alumni memorabilia, such as year books and trophies. We've been pleased at the responsiveness of Dr. Gates and the School Board to these mutual Jefferson and alumni issues/projects.<br />
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Dr. Gates provided his perspective about the current situation regarding the principals and teachers. Other perspectives obviously exist about Jefferson today. Teaching standards and contractual obligations and state mandated reporting are elements of the administrative and educational problems that exist at the school. Students must satisfy state level criteria to graduate. (As a physician, I might add that all professions are going through intense transitions regarding similar issues that also reflect on certification and licensure and survival of careers and organizations.) It's a complex set of issues that impact people and "The school we love" (from The Alma Mater).<br />
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What can we do to be supportive as alumni?<br />
1. The school wants to set up a mentoring program to help any students and faculty who might benefit. We have lots of alumni who are or have been educators and/or educational administrators. We need at least two volunteers who will work with the school leadership to establish an appropriate program to respond to the need. We may already have alumni seeking or establishing similar avenues of connection through recent organizational gatherings of Bronco groups. That's great if it's happening. Alumni and others in the community may be then asked to volunteer to mentor, tutor or whatever might help Jefferson to regain or salvage the culture of learning and respect that we remember.<br />
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2. Refresh or re-establish the culture of Jefferson that was so meaningful to alumni, faculty and the community through the years. One idea is to have at least one publication, event, activity or situation occur each month that involves the history of Jefferson and The Bronco Nation. There are lots of stories that go back to 1836 when our school was founded that are meaningful as Bronco Messages. Each student may identify with a different aspect of Jefferson history and tradition. We should allow them to be exposed to many aspects of our culture and how it came about. Let's sing the Fight Song and Alma Mater together again. Let's get the celebration of the Annual Alumni Banquet and the celebration of the Mega Reunion to overflow back into the culture of the school.<br />
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Remember, too, the JTAA Endowed Scholarship through The Dayton Foundation web site, and remember to honor yourself, your favorite teacher and coach with a Bronco Brick i the Bronco Brick Garden. Celebrate the Bronco Nation on the Bronco Brick Road!<br />
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3. Reaffirm the connection between the culture of Jefferson Township and Jefferson Local Schools from K through 12.<br />
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"Come lift your voices to Jefferson in Song<br />
The school we love, the one among the throng.<br />
Sing of her praises that men everywhere<br />
May know she is great and in her glory share.<br />
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We love thy memories and pledge our best to thee<br />
Dear Jefferson, and may we always be<br />
True to thy precepts and honor thy name<br />
With deeds great and true which will win thee fame."<br />
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Follow the Jefferson Township Alumni Association on Facebook.<br />
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I was playing too hard and strayed from our yard<o:p></o:p></div>
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To the shade of the old willow tree<o:p></o:p></div>
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When a neighbor called out and let out a shout<o:p></o:p></div>
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He’s over here, Esther, with me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My mother walked over, through the yard laced with clover<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Go get me a switch from the willow tree<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lest I’ll go get another, bigger switch- angry mother<o:p></o:p></div>
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And whip you ‘til you lose that grin.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Henrietta and Gladys, Mary and Norma<o:p></o:p></div>
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When cold winds would blow with the road deep in snow<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our moms would keep us from the slush<o:p></o:p></div>
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And bypass the willow, still we’d sit on a pillow<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cause then they would spank with a brush.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our mothers would all see to that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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And the kids knew it stung with each whack<o:p></o:p></div>
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As we became parents directing our kids<o:p></o:p></div>
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A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-16182541499664223522016-10-06T19:35:00.001-04:002016-10-06T19:35:15.615-04:00Bond Issue for New Jefferson School: Interview with Dr. GatesHello from Dr Synonymous. Click here to go to Blog talk Radio to hear the Interview as a podcast any time <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drsynonymous/2016/10/07/jefferson-school-bond-issue-57-dr-richard-gates">Interview with Dr. Gates</a><br />
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Dr. Richard Gates, Superintendent of Jefferson Township Local Schools is my special guest on this show. Your Host for the Dr. Synonymous Show is Pat Jonas, MD, a 1964 graduate of Jefferson Twonship High School, in the country a few miles west of Dayton. As a Jefferson Bronco for Life, he's excited about the prospect of getting the school replaced to catch up to modern educational standards. A unique feature of the new school will be an area in which alumni can archive, protect and reflect on the history and legacy of "The Bronco Nation" back to 1836 when Jefferson Schools were established. </div>
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We may discuss these questions and more: What is expected of school superintendents these days? What is different about educating children now? What are Jefferson students like? What about security of students these days? Cybersecurity for the school system? Why can't our building from 1966 get the job done? Why have a school in Jefferon Township instead of just merging with Trotwood or Dayton? What is different about Jefferson Township? What is the advantage of having a small student population? What does the new school cost? Who pays? How long will it last? How does the campaign to get the Bond Issue passed work? (who does what?)</div>
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What do you do on election eve? Day? Next day?</div>
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Thanks to Dr. Gates for his leadership and enthusiasm about Jefferson Township.</div>
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A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-63679194377030733762016-09-08T01:08:00.004-04:002016-09-08T01:08:50.622-04:00Liberty Flashback: First PrayerNow I lay me down to sleep<br />
I pray the Lord my soul to keep<br />
If I should die before I wake<br />
I pray the Lord my soul to take<br />
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God bless Mommy and Daddy and Grandma and Grandpa Jonas and Grandma and Grandpa Clayton<br />
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I flash back on that prayer taught by my mother and father to my brother and I, as my mother is in her last day or so of life (here in my home). <br />
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I held her hand and prayed The Lord's Prayer for her with son Patrick a couple hours ago. She was smiling and looking to the heavens with such contentment, somehow ignoring her body and somewhat labored breathing. She doesn't seem to need the body any more. She's about to leave it, per the Master's Plan.<br />
More later.A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-41658435482938181322016-06-08T10:50:00.003-04:002016-06-10T23:28:01.870-04:00Esther's Friends: "I Love Your Mom""Tell her Paula said hello. I love your Mom." Sentiments from the receptionist at Dr. Kirkland's office echoed those of many others from the Liberty Church, the Liberty Community, relatives (especially all of our cousins), neighbors, friends and others (continuing through Facebook in the months that she's been declining).<br />
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Esther Jean Clayton Jonas, now is "Home with Hospice" at our home near Bellbrook. She has lived 90 years of loyalty, patience and presence. She was always there. Her connections through church and events such as the Liberty Church Socials where she donated baked goods, Liberty women's groups such as The Secret Sisters and Home Extension, Dad's activities such as The Liberty Fire Department and Monarch Marking Systems, neighborhood events such as The Back Street Party transmitted her open heart and acceptance of others.<br />
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She outlived the Liberty women from the old days except Pete Hammond, her pal who went out for sandwiches with her. Gladys, Henrietta, Mickie, Pauline, Helen, Clarbel, Evy, Pearl, Ruth, and others have preceded her to Heaven and may be pleased when she arrives. A special moment was her hug with Pete on the day she moved out of her home to come live with us due to her medical situations.<br />
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Fanny Cappel and William Jesse Clayton raised her well on Orchard Street in Dayton, just down the block from Roosevelt High School, with her older sister Lois (Winge- mother of Jon, Nora and Sara who all live in CA). They built a home on Back Street (Now Longbourne St.) in the late 1940's across the street from Art, Esther, Mike and Pat. Esther became part-time caretaker of Fanny when she developed severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and was wheelchair bound (Before the light, slick modern wheelchairs). Mike and Pat were big winners with both sets of grandparents within 100 feet (did you say ice cream?). Grandpa Art Jonas had a pastry truck come to our house on many Saturday mornings just in case we were hungry (as he had been growing up in a tiny home with seven or so siblings and a father they referred to as "The Kaiser"- yes he was from Germany). Esther may have had to contend with two sons who were a bit spoiled.<br />
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She sewed a lot and baked a lot. Her "sticky-buns" are a favorite in the family and extended family. Mike and I used to love to lick the beaters of the mixer that was supporting the baking of chocolate items. <br />
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She is bedfast now with the oxygen support and electric hospital bed provided by Hospice. She doesn't notice that she's short of breath or extremely weak, like her brain didn't want to be bothered so it turned off messages about the body. Companions who do personal care from Senior Pathways come daily like angels and help where Mom can't care for herself. Hospice nurses are a specially blessed group in general and those with The Hospice of the Miami Valley (Beverly and Cheryl so far) are blessed, too and highly skilled. Mom even hears them when they speak to her, like God translates words through her moderate deafness. Therapy provided by Buckeye Home Health, which delivered caring nursing professionals and aids before Mom shifted to Hospice of The Miami Valley, came briefly to see if Mom could get strong enough to be able to transfer from bed to wheel chair for bathing and bathroom, but the heart weakened more with the message of impending demise, and she may not be able to regain the leg strength. Hospice got oxygen for her which provided considerable comfort.<br />
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Mike and Pat (me) are supporting her last adventure. We had a Jonas Euchre party on Memorial Day to honor the Jonas tradition developed by my Grandpa Art and Grandma Mary Jonas at their home on Back Street in Liberty playing in various combinations with my Uncle Oscar and Aunt Clara Jonas. OK, Mike and Paddy won over Patrick and I.<br />
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Esther is going to be with Scud again soon. Rebecca (Michael Jonas) has gone beyond the call of our marriage vows taken in Liberty Church 12/27/1969 by caring for her mother in law on every shift. Patrick has helped with making lunch, lifting, greeting nurses, PT's, OT's, aids and others who have provided care to Mom and praying. The Hospice Chaplain (Harry Stewart, M. Div.) was especially appreciated as he helped Mom with a reminder of God's Peace.<br />
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Esther and Scud at their 57th (and final) wedding anniversary in 2001 in Liberty.<br />
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God is Good. His Love is Forever. Especially through the hearts of Mothers. The kindness and love is still pouring through Mom's failing heart, but her soul is forever with God. On earth as it is in Heaven.<br />
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Mom is very thankful for the people mentioned above who she's been blessed with, and the God who has always been there for her. The Liberty Church Bulletin that comes each week lifts her spirits as the people of that church traditionally do for many. God has kept Liberty Church (B, UB, EUB and now UM) in his love. That's why so many want to "Set Our Hearts at Liberty."<br />
<br />A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-10058819004527797742015-12-19T01:30:00.001-05:002015-12-19T01:30:58.491-05:00Two Songs About Loss and VictorySong words. The first in response to a sermon. The second in response to a football team.<br />
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"More Than Words, More Than Us"<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">I thought it was over, I thought life was done </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">So empty I shook with despair</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">I asked God to help in the name of His Son </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">But I couldn't tell He was there</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> I shared my dilemma with some of my friends</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> They listened and prayed for God's Love</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> To soften my heart and then never to end</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> Below can be just as above</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> I prayed and I listened and listened some more</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> The peace in the silence shone through</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> My heart beat was thankful for all He had done</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> God showed me just what I could do</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> Chorus: The Heartfelt Joy of understanding </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> Deepest Peace that we can trust </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> God will touch us as we gather </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> More than words, More than us</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> - See more at: http://drsynonymous.blogspot.com/#sthash.OMaOdYZl.dpuf</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">"Buckeye Free"</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Jesus or the Buckeyes,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Which one is your lord?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Which one gives you hope,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Through the shouting of their word?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Do you need a touchdown</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">To know that you're alive?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Or prayer and praise and worship</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">To know how you should strive?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Jesus or the Buckeyes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Which one makes you whole?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Which one gives you hope</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">For the healing of your soul?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Chorus: Jesus is the one for me.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> Jesus made me Buckeye free</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> His love has won my heart away</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"> I cheer for Jesus every day.</span>A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-88783478547894172422015-11-16T02:06:00.000-05:002016-06-22T11:58:43.794-04:00Jefferson Township Alumni and School Leaders Break Ground for Monument"Where's the Bronco?" seemed to be the only unanswered question at the Jefferson Township Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Alumni sponsored Monument and Brick Garden at newly named Alumni Corner. This event on Saturday November 14th, at the corner of Union and Dayton-Farmersville Roads was another step in unifying the "Bronco Nation" of the "Old School" and the "New School" (now referred to as the "Old Golds" and the "New Blues", aligning with the school colors of Gold and Blue). Alumni from 1948, '59, '61, '62, '65, '66, '73, '75, '76, '84 attended<br />
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The Monument, Brick and Scholarship Committee members led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by prayer and a moment of silence from Rex Hunn '61.<br />
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Pat Jonas, MD '64 was master of ceremonies, introducing each of the speakers and songs. He also is "The Brick Man", in charge of the brick and paver program that will surround the monument. He introduced several of the bricks and the person that is being honored with each brick, such at Mildred Baker Kilheffer- class of 1932- our oldest living graduate.<br />
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The Alumni Association President, Joy Weaver, from the Jefferson Township High School Class of 1948 spoke of her father, Russell Wolf- Class of 1925 and his baseball prowess, including pitching a double header to win a national championship for a local team. She also reflected on Superintendent Adam Becker and "the good old days".<br />
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Superintendent Dr Richard Gates enthusiastically endorsed the purpose of the monument, brick and scholarship projects, reflecting on the strong Board of Education suport he received for the projects. He had been surprised by all the alumni concerns about what would happen to the "old building" before it was finally torn down, and pleased to have the Alumni Association connect up with the "new school " and solidify the history of the lineage of Jefferson Township Schools. Mr. Orr, from the Board, added his thanks to the alumni for the message this project gives to the "Jefferson Story".<br />
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Mike Jonas '62 the contractor for the Monument and Brick Project gave an overview of the 8 x 5 x 12 foot structure that will have some of the bricks from the "Old School" in it and be surrounded by a concrete slab with Bronco Bricks on the slab. Preliminary drawings were reviewed with those present and on the Facebook announcement for the groundbreaking ceremony. "Where's the Bronco?", came the question from the a class member of 1984. We have thought about it and discussed the possibility of a bronco on the monument, but didn't add it- yet.<br />
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We should be working on the final design of the monument in January and February 2016. The Bronco should make it into the design. It just seems like the Bronco thing to do. And it's an important symbol of what it means to be from Jefferson. <br />
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Gary Bailey '64 spoke about the meaning of the monument. "Why have a monument?" He asked and answered. It will hold the memories and remind us forever of what we stand for and where we came from. The friends, the teachers, the lessons, the staff, the cafeteria workers, the bus drivers and even the swings on the playground have left lasting memories. Gary pointed to a tree that he felt challenged to touch with his feet when he was swinging as high as he could. Another Jefferson search for excellence in a long line of searches.<br />
Love had a lot to do with Gary's message. Gary noted that, "The love we felt for Jefferson continues beyond buildings." The monument and brick program will assure us of another way to tell the stories and connect to the Jefferson Legacy. We haven't lost the dream or the meaning of our Jefferson experiences.<br />
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The Board of Education members joined Dr. Gates and Alumni President Joy Weaver in applying blue and gold shovels to the earth where the monument will be constructed. It looked like fun.<br />
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Tracey Tripp Edwards '76 then presented ideas about "Why have a Brick Garden?" She had a large list of possibilities, many of which were represented in the Bronco Brick display at the ceremony. "Tracey Tripp Edwards, 1976 Class President, JT Fiscal Officer" constitute the three lines on her Bronco Brick. Other Bronco Bricks honor relatives, teachers, leaders, veterans, and the list goes on.<br />
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Sam Dodson '64 and Rickey Poole '64 next described the Jefferson Township Alumni Scholarship Program which Sam set up with the Dayton Foundation. We can get matching funds of $9000 if we have $16,000 by December first. Rickey stated that he'd like to see the fund get to $100,000. Alumni and other members and fans of the Bronco Nation can donate online at the Dayton Foundation site is they wish.<br />
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Rickey provided a special "Jefferson Reflection" about his life in Carver Village, his mother and the meaning of his Jefferson experience. He got a full scholarship to the University of Wisconsin for track and came back to teach at Jefferson. His story is inspiring as is his commitment to the scholarship program for Jefferson students.<br />
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What better way to round out a Bronco Day than to sing the Fight Song and the Alma Mater led by Joy Weaver and pep members Tracey Edwards and one youngster from the class of 1984.<br />
School Board Member Rev. Cuttino Dargan offered the closing prayer and we mingled to round out a Great Bronco Day.<br />
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See more and order your Bronco Brinks at <a href="http://www.polarengraving.com/JeffersonTownshipAlumni%20Association">www.polarengraving.com/JeffersonTownshipAlumniAssociation</a><br />
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<br />A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-69177405211792910682015-04-15T23:43:00.002-04:002015-04-16T08:42:18.569-04:00Jefferson Bronco Memorial ComingThe Jefferson School Board has approved construction of a memorial on the site of the "old school" building. This will honor the people and processes involved in the history of Jefferson in the era of that building and help to "Tell the Jefferson Story". It will include a brick and paver component which allows honoring of individual Broncos or groups with something like an alumni grotto. A couple of memorial benches may be included depending on design and funding.<br />
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(Lest we count poorly, the "new school" building is now older than the "old school" building when it was vacated. It may soon merit a memorial as discussions about its demise are already happening. Broadening the thought, one might ponder a two component monument honoring persons and phenomena from 1928-present. Many students, faculty and staff had experiences in both buildings. Even a three sided monument may appeal to some.)<br />
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OK, back to reality. A committee was appointed by the Alumni Association President, Joy Weaver to design and build the memorial/monument. Rex Hunn is leading the committee with Gary Bailey, Gil Parrish and Bill Osborne. A finance committee is to coordinate the funding. Sam Dodson, Rick Poole and Pat Jonas currently staff that committee. We recently met with Dr. Gates to discuss the project. The class of 1964 proposed the project and raised $565 to start it. Other Bronco Alumni are needed to get it done. Dr. Gates is excited about the project and the possibility of a scholarship aspect of the project. He even said,"I'll carry the bricks with you." <img alt="Photo" height="295" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gLlvNuB3jh8JGKMUwZLSeKA9ls7xUL6gsQ2FE2YMivae=w688-h508-p-no" width="400" /><br />
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This project offers the opportunity to develop a financial plan that will enable Broncos to contribute to it or similar projects as well as memorial/scholarship funds for students or the school. We hope to include an opportunity to contribute to the "old school" monument or a scholarship fund with online and snail mail invitations to alumni functions.<br />
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This year there is the Annual Alumni banquet the fourth Friday in June (26th) with several class parties on June 27th and also a Mega Reunion later in the summer from July 31- Aug 2 which has happened every three years since 2005. Organizers for each of these events will have an opportunity to connect alumni and other invitees to the fund raising process and to each other.<br />
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This alumni funding strategy may help to unite "old" and "new" school alumni to help students and the school and reaffirm the pride of The Bronco Nation as we tell "The Jefferson Story". A Facebook page is coming to allow continuing online connections about the project and alumni endeavors.<br />
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We're the Class of Sixty-Four<br />
With memories many and a few regrets<br />
We pray to God: Forgive our debts<br />
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As we forgive our debtors (and those that trespass against us)<br />
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Grandchildren, time- shares, mortgage and pain<br />
Trying to hang on to our ageing brain<br />
We know the stories needed to tell<br />
We still find the words and do it well<br />
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Look up, Watch out, Hang on<br />
Love 'em while you can<br />
The Class of 64 has been to Vietnam<br />
Look down, Give hugs and Smiles<br />
and Prayers to God within<br />
The Class of 64 will love Him still, again<br />
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We're losing our members and sad for the loss<br />
We hope that their stories are still carried on<br />
By those who were touched by their Truth<br />
And their love, sixty-four fading, but memories are long<br />
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More, and more corrections and changes later as input from the Class of 64 provides more stories, insight , love and prayer. I'd say this is about fifty percent tolerable with fifty percent to go, just like the Class of 64!A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-78187113756838996692014-09-29T00:35:00.001-04:002014-09-29T00:35:45.107-04:00Coach Bob Gregg at 81: Hanging Out with Jefferson Football Alums"I never thought that YOU guys would get old!" Coach Gregg exclaimed after a few hours hanging out with Jefferson football alumni. It was a Bronco evening featuring Jefferson Bronco stories back into the late 1950's, including Coach Jim Lee and Bob Landis. Coach Gregg had some stories from before his rise to the head coach job in 1960. Lee Cole, Jefferson class of 1960 played center for Coach Landis, served in the Army then came back as a "walk-on" assistant for Coach Gregg in the late 1960's until coach Gregg left in 1973 or so to pick up the Centerville job, which he had for 27 years.. He added some colorful facts about many Bronco players and situations from that era. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">“Football is the single best educational tool a school system has to offer a young man preparing to face today’s world. It teaches values and instills characteristics that are so important and necessary as they continue their education and enter into their adult lives. Hard work, discipline, mental toughness, self-confidence and sharp competitive instincts are the qualities vital to a full and successful life. They are old, but have never been more important than they are today. These qualities serve our men well. Their many life success stories are a proven fact!”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Bob Gregg (Circa 1975)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Teacher, Coach, and Man</span><br />
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Tom Thomas was host for the gathering at his farm on Chicken Bristle Road north of Farmersville. His "Man Barn" included impressive arrays of Deer heads, stuffed fish, animal pelts and some MASSIVE African animal heads from his many safaris. A few restaurant booths, a juke box and commercial food preparation area combined with restaurant sized freezer/refrigerator loaded with man beverages (beer) were added features of Tom's barn. The men's room was "behind the barn" or in the farm house. OK, maleness abounded.<br />
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Coaching was a major subject of conversation. Why did you do this or that? Why didn't we get water? Why did we get the salt tablets? Do you remember when we ran this play or that play in this or that game?<br />
Coach Gregg had all the answers, a lot of which were about toughness, focus, readiness, fitness, principles and WINNING. How do you develop a winning team? How do you get a community to agree with your development strategy?<br />
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Several players became coaches including Tom Keating who came back as a Jefferson assistant, Steve Bryant and Larry Noffsinger who became Defensive coach at Centerville for Coach Gregg for 27 or so years. (I coached intramural football at West Point, winning the battalion championship my senior year, by the way. I confess I was cut from the football team and got in the West Point Glee Club after losing twenty pounds in the famous "Beast Barracks" my first two months at the Academy) All three "real coaches" were at the party with more stories.<br />
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Delbert Behnken and Jim Conley shared in the story telling as did Marilyn Thomas, Tom's wife. Two others left before I got their names (sorry, guys).<br />
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Coach Gregg is 81 and he has a great memory for his players and game situations. He reflected on a one win season in the mid 1960's with a story of how it wasn't until the third game of the season that they got off a punt successfully, and that was returned for a touchdown. On one punt, the punter had signaled the center to snap the ball, then noticed that his socks were around his ankles according to Coach Gregg. "Well, you know how you can't punt unless your socks are pulled up, so he bent over to pull up his socks and the ball went over his head."<br />
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He had a sense of humor about setbacks but used each as a serious learning opportunity at the time of the occurrence. He is proud of his players. Also pleased at the results he got through teaching and coaching them.<br />
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A couple years later, they only had 13 players, but went 8-2. A couple years after that the win streak started and coach Vince Shelby continued it after Coach Gregg left. Quarterbacks in those 1965-1970 times included (the late) Tom Maxwell and Steve Bryant.<br />
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Coach Gregg looked at three Jefferson Year Books, opened to the football team. After five seconds of perusing each team photo, he started to tell stories. He even remembered the managers, "Gillies- I haven't thought of him for a while".<br />
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"Where is Eddie Bennett now? I thought Donnie Smith might be here." Teddy Castleberry, Donald Castleberry, several Ogletrees were mentioned. Mike Maxwell, Arby Powell and the Dixie Game, Two different victories over Trotwood were discussed. In 1962 Dan Maxwell scored the wining touchdown on a busted play (I threw a block and Dan stepped on my left hand on the way by, leaving me a scar and resulting in my first ever visit to an emergency room a few hours later for the huge hematoma that ensued). Tom Hartzell took a pitch from Tom Maxwell, rolled to the left and threw a pass back to Tom for the winning score in his senior year for the victory over the Rams.<br />
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I was flattered that Coach Gregg relayed a story about me. "Covington had this quarterback who was very good and known for calling a lot of his own plays. Well, Einstein here (he pointed at me) was playing linebacker and figured out his signals by the third play and shifted our defense to respond to the audibles. We shut them down and won." I pointed out what a great game Eddie Bennett had that night. I had one of my best blocking nights as center in that game. (I really liked the Covington Fight Song and felt pretty good that night, as I recall).<br />
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Coach Gregg enjoyed the party. He reveled in the discussions of Jefferson Football players and coaching. He also enjoyed talking about his grandchildren. He expressed a desire to meet with more of the Jefferson Sports family that he had coached. He had made a mental list of some Broncos he wanted to see, most of whom weren't at this event. He would be open do meet with more of his "old Broncos" in the future.<br />
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The size of the group worked out quite well as far as how many interactions, stories and reflections occurred. Most of the comments are not in this blog post. Coach Gregg had enough energy to engage everyone there about their own experiences as a Bronco. Each guy experienced the event differently and would reflect differently. I hope they all have a blog.<br />
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I posted photos on Facebook (A. Patrick Jonas) and will include many of them in this post.<br />
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Teaching lessons to athletes was a big focus of Coach Gregg and many of his comments at the gathering. He knew what he was doing and why. It worked. It helped student-athletes to learn about sports and life. He had a distinctive style and attitude about teaching and coaching. He hasn't changed a bit in his beliefs and attitudes. He was our coach. We are still influenced by our experiences with Coach Gregg. Thanks, Coach.<br />
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A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-37166349574651178682014-08-10T03:11:00.000-04:002014-08-10T03:11:00.151-04:00Jefferson Alumni Banquet: 50 YearsThe Jefferson Alumni Banquet is always special for me. Joy Weaver's memory of decades worth of names of alumni is worth the price of the meal. Wow. She is impressive. And such a valuable cog in the alumni wheel. <br />
Fifty years: The Class of 1964 have been out of High School 50 years. Wow. Lots of memories. Even more forgotten than remembered, especially about our twelve years of schooling.<br />
The Next Fifty years: Just started.<br />
Onward, Broncos!A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-25631591318454868642014-06-16T01:07:00.001-04:002014-06-16T23:05:09.924-04:00We Prayed So Well Together<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">By Pat Jonas</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our grieving
hearts connected through God’s Word and there was peace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We shared
with many others of redemption and release.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Bible
told the story, we taught it as we could.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Holy
Spirit blessed it, God told us it was good. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We prayed so
well together, our hearts could speak as one<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To celebrate
God’s blessings, our work had just begun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We shared
The Word with others, the Spirit filled our hearts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We prayed
for them in Jesus name, then God would do His part.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It was so
amazing, the bond that sealed our love<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our hearts
aligned together, from within and from above.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Though one
of us got cancer, our ministry stayed strong,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With a
farewell kiss and a knowing smile- too soon- he was gone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jesus gave
the Comforter to guide us through the Word,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To show the
path and spread the news that love would bond with good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our empty
hearts have found Him. Now we praise His
name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Holy
Spirit led the way. For you He’ll do the
same.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-84765655827789655652013-10-22T01:33:00.004-04:002013-10-22T01:33:46.542-04:00Direct Family Medicine: My Response to Medical ChaosIn my medical practice, I've shifted gears to survive and respond to a societal need. It's outlined below.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Family Health Connections, Inc. Beavercreek 427-7540<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">New Patients: No Insurance Needed</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now offering
Direct Family Medicine to New Patients<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Neighborly
Family Medical Care: Dr Rebecca Cherry,
Dr A. Patrick Jonas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Respecting our Patients and Protecting them from Avoidable Care<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Acute Problems, Chronic Diseases,
Prevention, Physicals<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Traditional After Hours On Call
Physician Coverage</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Families
ONLY (entire households)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">NOT
INSURANCE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Family Fees: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Enrollment Monthly Visit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 Adult $80 60 20 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 Adults $150 120 20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 A, 1 Child $140 100 20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 A, 2 C $190 140 20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 A, 1 C $205 160 20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 A, 2 C $250 200 20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 A, 3 C $295 240 20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 A, 4 C $340 280 20
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Infant (Child
less than 2)- add $20 to family w/child enrollment, $10 to monthly <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For
Example: 2A, 1 Infant equals $215, $130,
$20 for enrollment, monthly and visit fees</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This may be of interest to someone you know. Peace to all.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pat</span></div>
A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-29208499217063563982013-06-16T01:19:00.001-04:002013-06-16T01:19:49.488-04:00The Father Song<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>In Honor of Arthur C. "Scud" Jonas, My Father by Pat Jonas<br />
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When I was a baby, a child and a teen,</div>
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My Dad would challenge me.</div>
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He’d watch, laugh and listen as we played around</div>
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He knew what a Dad ought to be.</div>
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At times he’d show anger to hold back his fears</div>
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That I wouldn’t do what was right.</div>
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His actions would guide me, His message was clear</div>
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He knew life was lived in God’s sight.</div>
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Chorus:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Dad set
the standard for me</div>
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Mistakes and successes were free.</div>
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He showed me integrity</div>
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And that’s what he wanted for me.</div>
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From fishing to baseball to football to golf,</div>
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To scouting to college to war,</div>
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He cheered and he chuckled and prayed for my soul</div>
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And then he encouraged me more.</div>
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<br /></div>
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From sporting adventures in bowling and golf</div>
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To leadership roles in our church,</div>
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He was known by so many as teammate and friend</div>
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He valued and honored their worth</div>
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My Dad was so honest and everyone knew,</div>
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His word was his bond in our town.</div>
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He valued the truth and God’s message for all</div>
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He shared of his heart all around.</div>
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A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-28734655980392351492013-05-12T00:27:00.001-04:002013-05-12T13:28:49.367-04:00Mom"Most of all, I remember Momma." That was the intro to a TV show sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee and starring Peggy Wood.<br />
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Childhood memories from our living room and kitchen come to mind as I think of Mom. She sewed things, and used pins, which somehow found their way into the carpet, then into the bare feet of two innocent young boys, Mike and I. "Ouch, ooch, eech, anch", I remember exclaiming, as I hopped around on one foot while holding the other and pulling out the straight pin.<br />
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Mom sometimes baked pies. "Wow, Mom, a pie, is this for supper?" I might ask. "No, you can't have any, it's for the church social tomorrow night." Thankfully, we always went to the church socials so we got to eat Mom's pies. At major holidays we also got plenty of Mom's pie.<br />
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She made tasty cinnamon roll-ups with the excess dough from the crust that tasted awesome. Mike and I loved these delicious morsels. The smell was great, too.<br />
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Mom would sing "Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy" which I thought was "Marezeedoats and dozeedoats..." for years.<br />
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Mom had a hair brush for discipline/ threats, unless she was ordering one of us to get a switch from the willow tree in the Whitaker's front yard during the warm seasons. <br />
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She tried to teach us to dance. I don't recall a lot of success.<br />
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She got us in the habit of bedtime prayer. .<br />
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I Love You, Mom.<br />
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Happpy Mother's Day.A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-44716922711054541772013-05-08T05:48:00.001-04:002022-05-08T17:02:19.253-04:00My Mother Has a Heart for MeMom's are special, no two are alike. They have a place for us in their heart. I wrote a song about that in 2013. <div>(A link to my practicing it on Youtube is at the bottom if you want to get an idea about the tune which was written by the late Jim Coughlin) Updated 5/8/2022<div>
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My Mother Has a Heart for Me</div>
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Chorus:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> M</span>y mother has a heart for me. </div>
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She’s always had a
heart for me.</div>
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How did God know
that I needed her love?</div>
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Why did He do that
for me?</div>
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When I was a baby, a child and a teen,</div>
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My mother would comfort me.</div>
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She’d open her heart, and I’d feel all her love</div>
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She knew how a mom ought to be.</div>
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Later I stumbled and wandered alone</div>
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Feeling unhappy but free</div>
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My mother would call and send hugs and kisses</div>
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Saying, “Only God knows who you’ll be.”</div>
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I would look in the mirror and not know my part</div>
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Confusion was all that I’d see.</div>
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Mom would remind me to look in my heart,</div>
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Who does God want you to be?</div>
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<br /></div>
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Now life is different, my vision is clear.</div>
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Some things are easy to see.</div>
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The trust that erased my confusion and fear</div>
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Was God’s love through Mom’s heart for me.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> Chorus</span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="https://youtu.be/piGBLxjeeRI">https://youtu.be/piGBLxjeeRI</a><br /></span></div>
</div></div>A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-40069617734576716082013-03-21T02:22:00.000-04:002013-03-21T02:22:03.725-04:00God's My Friend Again<br />
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These words came to me as a toe tapping song during a discussion at church. </div>
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God’s My Friend Again</div>
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By Pat Jonas March 20, 2013</div>
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God’s my friend again, since I
found that He’s within.</div>
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He’s not a power hiding in the sky.</div>
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He’s right here with me, in my
heart so I can be</div>
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Serving Him and loving ‘til I die.</div>
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Chorus: God’s my
friend again, Yes, God’s my friend again.</div>
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He’s opened up my heart, I knew He
could.</div>
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God’s my friend again, Yes, God’s
my friend again.</div>
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His love is in my heart, my heart
for good.</div>
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<br /></div>
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As you try to change, Good and evil
call your name.</div>
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You can choose the way you want to
be.</div>
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God will be aware, and show you
that He cares</div>
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He wants your heart for all
eternity.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Put your truth aside, and let God’s
Truth abide</div>
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Listen to His heart inside of
yours.</div>
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He will lead you on, to Jesus and
beyond</div>
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Loving you until your soul’s
secure.</div>
A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-28548562620374162142013-02-09T21:52:00.001-05:002013-02-09T21:52:38.583-05:00Emmert Leroy Michael 1922-2013 Rest in Peace<br />
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Comments at the funeral service in Germantown, OH February 9,2013 by son-in-law Pat Jonas:</div>
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When I think of Emmert, in addition to what others have said, what comes to mind most is Family,
Farm and Food.</div>
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You’ve seen the slide show here at the funeral home with backhoes, dozers, and dirt as well as childhood, Jefferson High School, the Army
Air Corps tail gunner training for the B-17 in Kingman Arizona- where he married the woman of his dreams- and remained
married for 69 years. Parenthood, the
farm on Liberty-Ellerton Road, more parenthood, the gun club, the hoops basket on the barn, the tennis court, and the boat followed. </div>
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He had a crafty daughter (Polly) who liked to bake and
sew and another daughter (Rebecca) who liked to sew, wash cars and mow lawns- and has been my wife since
1969. Three sons later, Emmert moved them
all to a new farm in Farmersville on
Chicken Bristle Road where he died peacefully on Tuesday morning.</div>
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All along the way, family was a huge factor in Emmert’s life. Especially huge in size because his dad
Harvey married a Wolf- Nettie to be specific.
The Wolf family seems to make up half of the Jefferson Alumni banquet
every year. Most of you might be related
to each other, by the way because of the Wolf Factor.</div>
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His wife and kids could all fit into their favorite car- a red
Pontiac Catalina. They liked it so much that Brian has one exactly like it in his barn. It all worked because Emmert
knew and honored one of the secrets of manhood and fatherhood- men are
dependent on women. And didn’t he find
the right one to be dependent on, Kathryn Baker, from the Baker farm on Frytown
Road in Jefferson Township. </div>
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From the Harvey and Nettie Michael farm on Dayton-Farmersville
Road to the Emmert and Kathryn Michael farm on Liberty- Ellerton Road to their
farm on Chicken Bristle Road they used the land, that Emmert loved, to farm and grow, shoot and
mow. The airstrip in Farmersville on
their farm supported the ownership of an airplane that many of you remember. The heavy equipment fit perfectly for Emmert
on his Chicken Bristle playground, where he returned from a series of medical
interventions starting at Thanksgiving to relax, be with family and move on to
the hereafter, where he is looking for a heavenly backhoe.</div>
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Food was important on the farm, especially bread and ice
cream. Apple butter and peanut brittle
were special treats, but the ice cream topped the food hit parade. He wasn’t really supposed to try to swallow
food on his recent return home from Sycamore Hospital, but he wolfed down
several dishes of ice cream comfortably last Saturday. God seemed to know and support what Emmert really needed at that moment. “I’d rather have ice cream than money” his
dad Harvey used to say. And Emmert seemed to follow in his dad’s footsteps when it came to ice cream.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Family, Farm and Food- just a few aspects of the
life of Emmert Michael. </span></div>
A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750590352584956800.post-31596494411913596962012-12-07T01:04:00.002-05:002012-12-07T01:04:40.117-05:00Christmas on the Ball at the BellHOP Cafe 12/8/2012<br />
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“Christmas on the Ball” at the BellHOP Café on Saturday, 12/8/2012 Public Invited</div>
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Introductions and Welcome by Pat Jonas of BUMC and Heather
of BellHOP Café in Bellbrook</div>
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Overview of Session including Health and Safety Warning and
Disclaimer</div>
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Make a
Habit of toning, stretching and movement first- fitness later. PACE YOURSELF</div>
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Standing,
Sitting on the ball- with/without bouncing, lying on the ball, lying on the
floor</div>
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Helps
Heart, Upper Body, Core, Lower Body, Spine and Mood</div>
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Opening Prayer</div>
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Breathing on the ball.
Without- five whole breaths and five with bounces.</div>
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Standing: Five reps
each of twist (p117)*, front bend and side bend (p118), hug and 30 seconds of
drape over ball (p115)</div>
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Recovery for two minutes</div>
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Sitting: 100-150
bounces with music, Hip Release (124), Pelvic tilt (p34), crunch (p36), back
stretch (p35)</div>
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Water, fluids, bathroom break, ball repair/ reinflation 5-7
minutes</div>
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Health Tip: Dr Synonymous (aka, Dr Jonas) Stress
Reactions, Cortisol, and the Ball</div>
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Lying on ball: back toner (p50), rise and shine (p52), push
up (p46)</div>
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Lying on floor: five reps each-lower body toner (p68), lift
ball, squeeze ball</div>
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Sitting on ball: 2 minute bounce with music</div>
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Recovery, refreshments from BellHOP menu, fellowship</div>
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Next formal session 7 PM January 10 at BUMC (followed by 7PM
Jan 14<sup>th</sup> at BUMC)</div>
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Next informal session:
Your place- three times weekly 2-3 each standing, sitting, lying (five
reps or 30 seconds-depending). Bouncing 2-4 minutes depending on energy and
comfort. </div>
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More exercises at <a href="http://www.ball-exercises.com/">www.Ball-Exercises.com</a></div>
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*From Sculpt Your Body with Balls and Bands by Denise
Austin, 2004 by St Martin’s Press</div>
A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com0