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Wilkins Retires
By Nick Wagoner

One day after the Rams parted ways with a long time fan favorite, another one decided to call it quits. Kicker Jeff Wilkins officially decided to retire on Friday afternoon, bringing to an end one of the most successful careers a kicker has ever put together.
Wilkins had indicated that retirement could be on the horizon after the team's final game of the season against Arizona because of some health issues, specifically a worn down and beaten right (kicking) leg.
"Throughout my 11 years with the Rams, everybody in the organization has been fantastic from top to bottom," Wilkins said. "But my retirement is the best for me, my family and the Rams."
Wilkins apparently decided that the leg wasn't good enough to return for a 15th season. In that final game, Wilkins tied the record for most consecutive extra points made at 371.
Never one for the spotlight, though, Wilkins will go into retirement with just a share of that record.
But nobody can doubt Wilkins' track record. On a 14-year career, 11 with the Rams, Wilkins set essentially every kicking record in franchise history and will leave as one of the most accurate kickers in league history.
Wilkins holds the NFL record for greatest success rate on kicks of 49 yards and longer and owns team records for longest field goal (57 yards), field goals made (265) and scoring (1,223 points).
Wilkins struggled some in 2007, mainly because of health issues as he was 24-of-32 on field goals and hit all of his 25 extra point attempts.
For most of his career, Wilkins has maintained he would know when the time to step away would come. He played in 200 games over the course of his career.
Wilkins' decision leaves recently-signed Justin Medlock as the only kicker on the roster, an area the team will now likely have to pursue in free agency.

Red Cross responds to fire in Youngstown

The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter Disaster Action Team responded to a house fire on Madera Ave. in Youngstown. Two Disaster Action Team members offered immediate shelter as well as funding for food.
Since Jan. 1 of this year, the Mahoning Chapter has responded to 16 fires and assisted 58 people providing for their immediate needs: food, clothing, and shelter.
For more on fire safety or any other services, call 330-726-6063 or visit the website at www.mahoning.redcross.org.

Boy Scout Community Friends of Scouting Campaign

Mahoning County, Ohio - Al Leonard, owner and CEO of RE/MAX Valley Real Estate of Boardman presents a donation to the Boy Scout Friends of Scouting Community Fund Raising Campaign currently in progress throughout the area. Accepting the donation is Bill Moss, Chairman of the Whispeirng Pines District of the Boy Scouts of America in Mahoning County and Ron Liptak, a Realtor for RE/MAX Valley Real Estate and a Scout Leader. If you or your business is interested in donating to the campaign, contact Rory Phelan at
330-726-1545 or email at rapbird2@aol.com or Whispering Pines District Executive, Sarah Marino at
330-898-8474 x15, 1-800-234-7268 X15 or email at
s.marino@bsa-gwrc.org .

American Legion fish and shrimp Fry

American Legion F.D.R. Post 560 is sponsoring a Fish/Shrimp Fry Friday, March 7 from noon-6 p.m. The cost is adults $7, children 12 and under $4. There will be a 50/50 raffle. For additional information contact Dominic Medina at 330-755-6276, or Victor Reyes at 330-750-6198.

Garden Club meeting

Immaculate Heart Garden Club will hold its meeting Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m. at Homestead Florist in Girard. The project is spring arrangements. A luncheon will follow at Station Square.

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