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The Marion Star Saturday, September 15, 2012 2A OBITUARIES Violence erupts at protests CAIRO (AP) -Fury over an antiIslam film spread across the Muslim world Friday, with deadly clashes near Western embassies in Tunisia and Sudan, an American fast-food restaurant set ablaze in Lebanon, and international peacekeepers attacked in the Sinai despite an appeal for calm from Egypt's Islamist president. At least four people all protesters were killed and dozens were wounded in the demonstrations in more than 20 countries from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Most were peaceful but they turned violent in several nations, presenting challenges for the leaders who came to power in the Arab Spring. Security forces worked to rein in the anti-American crowds but appeared to struggle in doing so. Police in Cairo prevented stone-throwing from getting near the U.S.

protesters Embassy, firing tear gas and deploying armored vehicles in a fourth day of clashes in the Egyptian capital. One person died there after being shot by rubber bullets. The State Department said U.S. Embassy personnel were reported to be safe in Tunisia, Sudan and Yemen sites of Friday's violent demonstrations. President Barack Obama said Washington would "stand fast" against attacks on U.S.

embassies around the world. He spoke at a somber ceremony paying tribute to four Americans including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens killed earlier this week when the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was stormed by militants who may have used protests of the anti-Muslim film to stage an assault on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

An elite Marine rapid response team arrived in Yemen's capital of Saana, where local security forces shot live rounds in the air and fired tear gas at a crowd of an estimated 2,000 protesters who were kept about a block away from the U.S. Embassy, which protesters broke into the day before. In east Jerusalem, Israeli police stopped a crowd of about 400 Palestinians from marching on the U.S. Consulate to protest the film. Demonstrators threw bottles and stones at police, who responded by firing stun grenades.

Four protesters were arrested. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had tried to pre-empt the violence a day earlier by saying the rage and violence aimed at American diplomatic missions was prompted by "an awful Internet video that we had nothing to do with." Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi went on national TV and appealed to Muslims not to attack embassies. It was his first public move to Meal Continued from Page 1A has been provided in the United States since the start of World War II, and has been a permanent safety net since the 1960s. To qualify, a person's income generally must be at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty line. For a family of three, the poverty line in 2012 is $1,545 per month meaning that family could earn up to $2,008 per month and qualify for help.

The program has not used actual stamps for years; instead, it uses electronic debit cards. Participation has risen and fallen with the economy, and the recent Great Recession has seen a marked spike in people needing help paying for food. Nationally, the number of people on food stamps jumped from 26.3 million in 2007 to 44.7 million people in 2011, costing $75.7 billion. To put in perspective, that is about 50 percent more than the federal government spends on its state department and foreign aid. Benjamin Johnson, spokesman for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, said the reason for the increase is simple: the economy.

The department administers the state's food stamp program through its county offices. "We saw caseloads begin to rise at the beginning of the recession," he said. "It's leveled off and began to decline slightly in the past couple months." Statewide participation dropped by nearly 13,000 people from May to June. The economy is not the only reason for the increase, however, said Warren County Administrator Dave Gully. The federal government relaxed eligibility requirements for the food program a few years ago.

Warren County, just outside of Cincinnati, has seen food stamp use jump 162 OBITUARIES Obituaries and photographs submitted to the Marion Star may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used Lin print, electronic and other media platforms. restrain protesters after silence and appeared tensions with the United But the demonstrators after weekly Friday clerics in their urged congregations faith, denouncing the "Innocence of Muslims" produced in the United denigrated the Prophet In addition to protests have occurred, bassies around the in France and Austria, Friday advising Americans their personal security warning them that may occur and may Other embassies issuing cluded Mauritania and than 50 U.S. embassies sulates had released Thursday. Several thousand with Tunisian security the U.S. Embassy in ers rained stones on gas and shooting into protesters scaled the and stood on top of it, lamist flag that has bol of the wave of banner with the Islamic of faith, "There is no and Muhammad is his Police chased them and took the flag down.

ers were killed and 29 wounded, including Protesters also set ican School adjacent compound and prevented from approaching it. ment spokeswoman said the school in damaged and is now The heaviest Khartoum, Sudan, nent sheik on state testers to march on the bassy to protest alleged graffiti on mosques then to the U.S. Embassy the film. "America has long to Islam and to Sudan," hammed Jizouly said. On Friday night, said an elite Marine team was headed to cial spoke on condition ty because the made public.

Soon after, several danese stormed into bassy, setting part aflame along with car. Protesters celebrated burning barrels as lowed into the sky until tear gas drove them pound. Some then strate outside the percent since 2007. since 2007. "They didn't have to consider a person's assets.

So if you own a million dollar house and drive a $50,000 car, if you don't have any income, you can still qualify for food stamps," he said. Laura Holton, director of community services at Fairfield County Job and Family Services, said the need for most people in the program is real. Participation in the county just southeast of Columbus rose more than 90 percent since 2007, one of the highest rates in the state. "There are families coming in who have never come in here in their life," she said. "They've never even known someone on food Most of the people seeking help are children or senior citizens, she said.

In her county, there are 1,520 people 60 or older, including one who is 99, receiving assistance often as little as $16 a month. "They're very grateful for that," Holton said. "In a way, that's a little sad." Not enough work The image of food stamps as a benefit for people on welfare or those with no job or skills has been shattered during the recession. The vast majority of Ohioans receiving food assistance aren't classified as getting other federal help by the state. Colin Baumgartner, spokesman for the MidOhio Food Bank, said the greatest increase for help the food bank has seen is coming from suburban areas and people needing help for the first time.

He said they typically are families with some income, but not enough to fully provide for their needs. The food bank serves 22 counties throughout central and eastern Ohio. Median household incomes declined in Ohio last year by 5.7 percent, according to data released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau. days of near British Embassy.

aimed at easing Several thousand then moved States. a convoy of buses to the U.S. Emcame out bassy on Khartoum's outskirts. They clashed with Sudanese police, who prayers. Many mosque sermons fired on some who tried to scale to defend their compound's wall.

obscure movie The police then dispersed the that was crowd with tear gas, starting a stamStates that Witnesses reported seeing Muhammad. three protesters motionless on countries where ground, although there was no imU.S. em- mediate word whether they were world, including dead or alive. issued alerts Islamic militants waving black to review banners and shouting "God is great!" measures and stormed an international peacedemonstrations keepers' base in Egypt's Sinai and turn violent. battled troops, wounding four Colomalerts in- bians, said a senior official with India.

More multinational force. The base near and con- the border with Gaza and Israel houssimilar alerts es some 1,500 members of the force, including U.S. troops. people battled The official, speaking on condiforces outside tion of anonymity because he was Tunis. Protest- authorized to talk to the press, said police firing tear it appeared the attack was connectthe air.

Some ed to the wider protests in the region. embassy wall One protester was killed in planting the Is- northern Lebanese city of Tripoli become a sym- clashes with security forces after protests: A black crowd set fire to a KFC and a Hardprofession ee's restaurant. Protesters hurled god but Allah stones and glass at police in a furiprophet." ous melee that left 25 people injured, off the wall 18 of them police. Two protest- In his bid to head off the violence, people were Egypt's Morsi said "it is required police. our religion to protect our guests fire to the Amer- their homes and places of work." to the embassy He called the killing of U.S.

Amfirefighters bassador Chris Stevens in Libya State Depart- acceptable in Islam. "To God, Victoria Nuland tacking a person is bigger than an Tunis was badly tack on the Kaaba," he said, ring to Islam's holiest site in Mecca. violence came in Morsi's speech came after Obama where a promi- spoke with him by telephone. The radio urged pro- Obama administration has been German Em- gered by Morsi's slow response to anti-Muslim attack Tuesday night on the U.S. Emin Berlin and bassy in Cairo, and the Egyptian to protest made little more than vague statements about it for days without been an enemy outright condemnation of the secuSheik Mo- rity breach, in which police did nothing to stop protesters from climbing a U.S.

official the embassy walls. rapid response His silence reflected the heavy Sudan. The offi- pressure that Morsi, a longtime of anonymi- ure from the Muslim Brotherhood, deployment was not faces from Egypt's powerful ultraconservative Islamists. They hundred Su- using the film issue to boost their the German Em- own political prominence while chalof a building lenging Morsi's religious credentials. trash bins and a Leaders of Egypt's Jihad group, around the former militant organization, held black smoke bil- conference in the Egyptian city police firing Alexandria and said anyone involved out of the com- in "defamation" of the prophet began to demon- should be killed.

They called neighboring Morsi to cut relations with U.S. Holton said she's seen the same jump in Fairfield County, with nearly 45 percent of the families receivfood assistance having employment. Food stamp assistance a family varies based on size and income. The maximum monthly benefit a family of three is $526. Ohio, the average benefit all families was $293.68.

Curbing growth The cost explosion for food stamps has caught the attention of numerous budghawks looking to reduce federal deficit. The program is part of federal farm bill, which despite its name spends percent of its money on food assistance. Congress has not passed next five-year farm plan, appears to be looking to approve a temporary extension of current spending until after the election, said Marilyn Tomasi, vice president of marketing and communications for the MidOhio Food Bank. The Senate in June passed a plan that would reduce assistance by $4 billion over 10 years, and the House Agriculture Committhe following month backed a $16 billion cut to program. Tomasi said her group understands the importance deficit reduction, but balancing the budget can't be done at the expense of hurtfamilies.

"The House Agricultural Committee is, I think, unfortunately sidelining a most basic human need when proposing the kind of cuts they are proposing," she said. The progressive on Budget and Policy ities reported the House cuts would remove million to 3 million from food stamps. Whitfield, from County, said reduction benefits would really families who already sold their assets to money for food. "I think it's very sary and very good them," he said. The people new to stamps aren't looking game the system, Whitfield said.

Instead, those to defraud the government have been in the system a long time. Tomasi said fraud in food stamp program is than 1 percent of its budget. Because hunger nationwide problem, said, a reasonable safety net is needed. She said charities vide only 6 percent food assistance in the ed States. Her food provides help to people incomes up to 200 percent the poverty level.

If aid were cut, it would to more people seeking from her agency, straining already thin resources. "Food banks in our try, they need more not more demand," she Other efforts to food stamps such as hibiting their use to soda or sweets failed in some states heavy lobbying from food industry. 740-328-8576 Twitter: Business Directory CO MARION FLOWER SHOP GIFT CENTER 740-389-2323 www.marionflowershop.com via the the not the in a by and unat- at- anthe an fig- are a a of on Center Priorproposed 2 people Pike in hurt have find necesfor food to looking for the less total is a Tomasi national proof all Unitpantry with of federal lead help counsupply, said. reform probuy have after the Flowers 740-387-1163 www.HemmerlysFlowers.com Edward Callahan MARION: Edward Callahan, age 87, of Marion passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012, at 1:00 a.m. in his home.

He was born, in Jackson Kentucky on 24, 1925 to Dewey Lizzie Callahan. Edward married Roberta Ruby Edwards on June 3, 1950 in Miamisburg, Ohio and she survives in Marion. Throughout his life, Ed especially enjoyed bowling and fishing in his spare time. A member of the Brick Layers Union, he was employed for the a over 35 years with Masonry as a brick layer until his retirement in 1995. Surviving along with his wife; are two sons; Michael (Sharon) Callahan Patrick (Betty) Callahan both of Marion, two daughters, Gerry Lainhart of Tyner, Ky.

Vickie (Douglas) Wells of Marion, one brother, Bill (Gwen) Callahan of a sister, Thelma (Gene) Riggs of London, 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Callahan; and two brothers, Jessie Boyd Callahan. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Monday, September 17, 2012, from 2-4 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery.

Pastor Omar Swartz and Pastors James and Melody Naradain will officiate. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be sent boydbornfuneralhome.com C. Dale Hundley MARION: C. Dale Hundley died on September 13, 2012 at the age of 84.

He was, born October 6, 1927 at Mendon, Ohio to Jacob and Lena (Leonard) Hundley. Dale serviced in Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1952. In 1969 upon transferring with GTE, he and his family relocated to Marion, Ohio. He is survived by six children, Pam Pierron, Huron, Ohio; Sam and Sheila Hundley, Marion, Ohio; Phil and Kelli Hundley, Marion, Ohio; Mark Hundley, Moral, Ohio; Marita and Doug Werner, Hillard, Ohio; Jen and Dick Ren, Apex, NC; 13 grandchildren, six step grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six step great-grand children; His wife, Mary Art Hundley; three sisters; and one brother, precedes him in death. Dale leaves behind many friends at Hampton Woods and former co-workers from GTE.

Until recently, after retiring from the former GTE (Verizon) in 1985, he spent every winter in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He leaves behind many friends from Canada and the eastern United States who also traveled south to spend the winter months Visitation playing golf and walking Sunday, the beaches 16, of South 2012 will be held September Hall Folk Funeral Directors from 2PM until 5PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Monday, September 17, 2012 at St. Mary Church with Fr. Dwayne McNew.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. www.gunderhallanfolk.com. Folk Funeral Directors Marilyn E. McDonald MARION: Marilyn E.

McDonald age 83 passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at her residence. Born in Syracuse, New York March 14, 1929 to the late Harold and Eleanor Morrison. On June 30, 1951 Marilyn married Joseph E. McDonald and he preceded her in death July 6, 2009. Marilyn was a graduate of Bowling Green State University and Columbus College of Art and Design.

Surviving Marilyn are her son Bret (Marsha) McDonald of Mt Gilead; grandchildren Fernanda McDonald, Karma (Clayton) Moore both of Marion; and two great-grandchildren, Mya and Boston. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Hall Folk Funeral Directors Memorial contributions may be made to Smile Train or Autism Speaks. Condolences may be expressed to the at www.gunderhallandfolk.com Folk Funeral Directors Visit The Marion Star online at MarionStar.com Keith Pearl MARENGO: Keith E. Pearl, age 66, of Marengo died Thursday morning Sept.

13, 2012 at his home. Arrangements are with Gompf Funeral Service in Cardington. To share a memory of Keith or to express a condolence to the Pearl family please visit www.gompffh.com. Gompf Funeral Service Hildegard C. Herr MARION: Hildegard C.

Herr, age 84, of Marion passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012. in the Marion General Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1928 in Langen, Germany to Fritz and Henrietta (Zolzer) Werner. She married Albert E. Herr on October 7, 1966 and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2003 in Columbus, Oh.

The life long homemaker is survived by three sons, Michael Tomlin of Capaa, Hawaii, Robert (Beth) Tomlin of Richwood, and Steve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a niece, Karen; and her dog very close companion, Hildegard was preceded in death by a son, Kim D. Tomlin; a daughter, Heidi R. Tomlin; and a sister, Rosel. No visiting hours or funeral service will be held at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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