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SCOUTS from Romsey are looking forward to their first campaign trip in two years thanks to a generous donation from a kind-hearted Romsey group.

Romsey and Waterside Lions Club donated £300 to 10th Romsey Scout Group, which meets in Braishfield Road.

The money will allow some of the children to take their first camping trip following Covid restrictions

President of the Romsey and Waterside Lions Club Andrew Trowbridge said they were proud to help.

He said: “This will hopefully help fund their activities at the planned summer camp being held in Somerset.

“We wish the scouts well.”

At the camp, the youngsters will be able to take part in activities such as archery, climbing, zipwires and a trip to the Fleet Air Arm Museum.

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For many, this will be the first summer camp that they’ve been able to attend as a result of previous Covid guidelines.

Romsey and Waterside Lions form part of Lions Club International, the world’s largest international voluntary service organisation, with 46,000 club worldwide.

The local voluntary group aims to improve the lives of those less fortunate within the community, through practical and financial support. Throughout the year the club can be seen running fundraising events and activities such as their monthly bookstall.

To get involved or find out more contact secretary@romseylions.co.uk or call 03449632463.

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John Patella, who died at 94 on Tuesday, coached youth football for the Ringling Redskins for 41 years, winning 13 league titles

SARASOTA — John Patella was sure the play would work. His Ringling Redskin Mohican teams never threw the football much anyway, perhaps 1-2 passes a game, so his opponent for this contest, 4-0 Seneca, never would expect a pass from an undersized and unknown running back.

“He saw something in me that he thought was really special and took a chance on me,” said Brian Ryals, then a 12-year-old. The man known simply as “Coach” had drafted Ryals from Ringling’s Braves division. In the mid-1980s, a third division, for players ages 12-13, was formed for several years to fit in between the Braves and Warriors.

Patella, leaving the Mohicans to coach this new entry, named Mescalaro, selected Ryals in the draft. The featured runner on his former team, Ryals had to prove to Patella he was ready and deserving of a big chance.

The game against Seneca was it. “It was the showdown game,” said Ryals, the former head coach at Sarasota High and current quarterbacks coach at Venice High. Also 4-0, the Mohicans were tied with Seneca when Patella unveiled a play designed specifically for Ryals.

Taking the snap from center, the Mohican quarterback tossed the ball to Ryals, who faked a run before pulling up and throwing a pass to an open receiver. He ran it in for the touchdown which put the Mohicans in front for good.

They won the game, and finishing the season 10-0, also captured the league title, one of 13 during Patella’s 41 years as Mohican head coach. During a three-year span, his teams went 36-0.

Ryals doesn’t remember the quarterback who tossed him the ball, or the receiver who caught it. What he remembers is the coach who…

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An eagle takes flight as Curtis Casto and I paddle down the Mohican River on a January morning. It was one of about three dozen we saw on our three-day trip.

Note: This story has been updated to correct an error. See correction at bottom.

Can’t say we didn’t get a warm welcome at our Eagles Nest campsite. Our hostess, Rose Mickley, invited us to incinerate the burn pile at night and treated us to gas station coffee the next morning.

Warm welcomes are much appreciated on winter canoe trips.

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As mentioned in a previous column, this trip was well-scripted, with overnight stops planned at properties of friends I’ve made along the Mohican River. When I contacted Rose to get permission to camp there — a place dubbed Eagles Nest — she said she might even bring down some coffee.

Better yet, she mentioned that Curtis Casto and I would be expected to burn an accumulation of wood there.

Irv Oslin

After a delightful day on the river — with plenty of eagle sightings — Curtis and I landed at Eagles Nest, pitched camp and cooked supper on my tripod grill. Rose stopped down, saw the small fire and questioned our manhood.

“I knew I’d come down here and you guys would have a little sissy fire,” she said.

Or something to that effect.

I assured her that, after supper, we’d muster up some testosterone and burn a lot more wood. We managed to do a fair job of it….

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Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from January 30.

Football

R&R for TAA…

Maldives Mornings pic.twitter.com/WF1md4Sdg6

— Trent Alexander-Arnold (@TrentAA) January 30, 2022

And Jordan Henderson.

Amazing memories made. Recharged and ready to go again! pic.twitter.com/3Jp1ZEOBc8

— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) January 30, 2022

Zlatan was sporting a different look.

The Last Mohican pic.twitter.com/S5sdQxf1Bn

— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) January 30, 2022

Luis Diaz signed for Liverpool.

A message from our new Red #VamosLuis pic.twitter.com/Be82uaW5wq

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 30, 2022

And Jamie Carragher is expecting big things.

Number 23! @LuisFDiaz19 must be very good!! https://t.co/Lfe74RPcks

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 30, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo was looking forward during some training.

Present and future pic.twitter.com/Cr6z0VNQmI

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) January 30, 2022

Georginio Wijnaldum was preaching positivity.

I love this quote: ‘A day without laughter is a day wasted’.

Enjoy your day and bring some extra smiles pic.twitter.com/qHBCmHHkRO

— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) January 30, 2022

Mohamed Salah and Egypt reached the last four.

A goal and an assist for Mo, as #TeamEgypt qualify for #AFCON2021 semi-finals 🇪🇬…

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Wayne Rooney’s Derby nicked a late point against Birmingham (PA Wire)

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from January 30.

Football

R&R for TAA…

And Jordan Henderson

Zlatan was sporting a different look.

Luis Diaz signed for Liverpool.

And Jamie Carragher is expecting big things.

Cristiano Ronaldo was looking forward during some training.

Georginio Wijnaldum was preaching positivity.

Mohamed Salah and Egypt reached the last four.

Wayne Rooney was a happy man.

Happy birthdays!

Tennis

Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open.

Cricket

Virat Kohli was getting philosophical.

KP was enjoying his cricket.

England Women drew their one-off Ashes Test against Australia.

Golf

Justin Rose was in contention.

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Trees in the Mohican Memorial State Forest are seen turning their fall colors from the Mohican Fire Tower, which is 80 feet tall and was built in 1934 on Monday, October 25, 2021. TOM E. PUSKAR/TIMES-GAZETTE.COM

ASHLAND – Project Manager for the Trust for Public Land Kevin Joyce presented the Ashland County Commissioners on Thursday, Jan. 27 with information regarding Mohican State Forest.

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“Our purpose is to protect parks and land for people,” began Joyce. “Also here today is Chad Sanders who is the forest manager at Mohican State Memorial Forest.”

A family that owns 116 acres approached Sanders and his staff about acquiring land near Mohican State Forest, he said.

“We entered into a contract with the family to buy the land,” said Joyce. “And then we will transfer title using funds from the sources talked about. We work with state, local and federal funding sources for our projects. In this case we have a state forest and we need to find funding.”

Joyce said the two best sources of funding for this project would be an appropriation from the General Assembly under the Capital Budget and a grant from the Muskingum Watershed Conservatory District. An appraiser will figure out the fair market value.

“I am here,” said Joyce, “to ask commissioners to state that you are in favor of this project, so we can relay that to our funding sources when we ask them for money.”

Clerk Nikki Hiller had a letter of support prepared for the meeting…

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Gucci has been mocked for horsing around by selling a sun visor with equine hair for £2,200.

The Italian fashion house’s black leather visor has been likened to bondage gear, while one baffled shopper said it resembled a Spartan helmet. 

The listing on the Gucci website reads: ‘Equestrian references, dating back to the 1950s, are continually revisited in new and unexpected ways.

‘This visor is characterised by a black leather harness, recalling those used in horse riding.’

‘A striking rendition of a horse’s mane completes the style.’

Gucci has been attacked by online critics after selling a sun visor with a horse hair mohican for £2,200

The headpiece features a visor for keeping the sun out of the wearer’s eyes and an open harnes system that goes around the head

One user thought the hat was more suited to appearing in San Francisco’s annual BDSM carnival

The ‘Visor with harness’ only keeps bright light out of the wearers’ eyes and doesn’t offer the head any protection from the sun’s rays because it’s open at the top, apart from the horse mane covering. 

It does, however, boast an adjustable chin strap and buckle.

Gucci first unveiled the accessory in April 2021 with models parading it on the catwalk, before its recent attention online.

Commenter James Worrad was baffled by the price and said on Twitter: ‘£2,200 this’ll set you back, guys. A must-have, clearly.’

The ‘Visor With ‘Harness’ features real horse hair in a mohican style to add to the equestrian look

Gucci first unveiled the visor in April 2021 with models parading it on the catwalk, before its recent attention online 

Another commenter was surprised at the steep price given the eccentricity of the unusual garment

Lee Thomason compared it to the clobber worn at the famous San Francisco BDSM event.

He added: ‘Looks like something you’d see at the Folsom Street…

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Gucci has been mocked for horsing around by selling a sun visor with equine hair for £2,200.

It has been compared to Bondage Gear by one fashion buyer, and another compared it to a Spartan helmet by another. 

Gucci’s website lists: “Equestrian references dating back to 1950s are constantly revisited and used in unexpected ways.”

“The visor’s black leather harness recalls those worn in horse riding and is characterized by its visor.

“An impressive rendition of a horse’s mane completes this style.”

Gucci has been attacked by online critics after selling a sun visor with a horse hair mohican for £2,200

This headpiece has a visor to keep the sun from the eyes of wearers and an open harnes system which wraps around the head.

One user thought the hat was more suited to appearing in San Francisco’s annual BDSM carnival

The Visor with harness only blocks bright light from the eyes of its wearers and offers no protection against the sun’s rays. It’s also open at top. 

However, it does have an adjustable buckle and chin strap.

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