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November 27, 2013

Sidney, Ohio

Honors McMillan for her service Michael Seffrin

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Sidney City Council Monday night looked to next year as it introduced ordinances for 2014 appropriations and utilty rate increases. Council also said goodbye to Katie McMillan, who was serving her last meeting as a member of council. Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appropriations total about $96.37 million. Total appropriations are

64.3 percent more than 2013 This is based on a city staff of 209 full-time equivaappropriations. Most lent positions, which of the increase is capiis a 14 percent decline tal spending related to since 2008, achieved wastewater treatment mainly through attriplant and sewer collection, Adams said. tion system improveWater, sewer, stormments mandated by water and sanitation the Ohio Enviromental rates will go up next Protection Agency, city year. The breakdown Finance Officer Ginger McMillan of the increases are Adams told council. water flow, 29 percent; The operating porsewer flow, 20 percent; tion of the budget is 2.2 percent higher that 2013. EPA compliance fee, 2 per-

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cent; stormwater, 9 percent; and refuse pickup, 5 percent. Based on typical usage, a low-volume user would pay an additional $4.22 per month and an average family of four an additional $13.21 per month. New water and sewer rates will go into effect Jan. 1; refuse rates, April 1. Mayor Mike Barhorst asked about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing efforts to get the EPA to modify its See COUNCIL | 3

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Fairlawn ag science teacher Nathan Sailor, of Sidney, demonstrates a Rubins tube during a chemical demonstration show held by the Fairlawn High School science department. The Rubins tube demonstrates sound waves and sound pressure as flames dance in time to music. Many other experiments were conducted, some involving dry ice and liquid nitrogen.

COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 12 people were killed in nine fatal crashes on Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roadways. Seven of the 12 fatalities, 58 percent, were the result of an impaired driver. That is why troopers will be out in full force this weekend, looking for and removing these dangerous driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from our roadways. AAA predicts 43.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday, a decrease of 1.5 percent from last year. The Patrol expects traffic to increase Wednesday afternoon and is urging motorists to contribute to roadway safety by planning ahead for increased drive time and making safety their first priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all share the responsibility of contributing to a safe holiday on Ohio roadways by obeying all traffic laws and never driving impaired,â&#x20AC;? said Col. Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a member of the motoring public, you can help save lives by reporting unsafe and aggressive drivers to law enforcement.â&#x20AC;? Troopers recommend that motorists contact the Patrol by calling #677 to report drug activity or impaired drivers.

Daily News editor arrested in sting, resigns The Shelby County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office arrested more than a dozen people Tuesday following a sting investigation at a park in Shelby County. Among those arrested was longtime Sidney Daily News editor Jeff Billiel, who was charged with public indecency, a third-degree misde- Billiel meanor. Billiel resigned

his position with the newspaper late Tuesday. Billiel has worked for the Sidney Daily News for 41 years, joining the staff in 1972 as news editor and for the past 37 years has worked as managing editor. He began his career in journalism in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era and began his

newspaper career in 1966, as a reporter with the Greenfield Recorder in Greenfield, Mass. Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies arrived at the Daily News office Tuesday morning, and took Billiel into custody, before transporting him to the county jail for booking. He was released on bond Tuesday afternoon. The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will be conducting a press conference at 9:30 a.m. today, at which

time the names of those arrested will be released. Those wishing to contact the newsroom, may call news editor Melanie Speicher at 498-5971 or via email at mspeicher@civitasmedia.com, reporter Rachel Lloyd at 4985976 or via email rlloyd@ civitasmedia.com, or Susan Hartley, group content manager at 937-773-2721, Ext. 207, shartley@civitasmedia.com.

Local retailers gear up for weekend Patricia Ann Speelman pspeelman@civitasmedia.com

Local retailers will do their best to attract shoppers to leave the big-box stores after Black Friday and head to their shops for Small Business Saturday, the next day. The Saturday after Thanksgiving â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nov. 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has been designated by American Express as Small Business Saturday, a day to acknowledge, celebrate and support small,

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Friday and Saturday. Shoppers can pull a pingpong ball at the check-out counter for a discount that ranges from 10 percent to 100 percent off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing it for at least 30 years,â&#x20AC;? said Ron & Nitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner, Juanita McCrum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People ask about it. They expect it.â&#x20AC;? She said her decorated Christmas windows are â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News advertising we do all year, because people Nita McCrum, of Sidney, looks at one of her Christmas-themed, animatronic doll displays in a window of her business, Ron &

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MARY RICKEY Visitation tonight 4-8pm Funeral Service Fri 10am @Anna UMC

‪MARIA STEIN — Eugene V. Imwalle, 80, of Ohio 119, Maria Stein, died at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at his home.‬ ‪ Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 29, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov., 30, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to report incidences of panhandling. During the holiday season and throughout the year, panhandlers can be seen along the interstate freeway exit ramps asking for money. With local police stepping up their efforts to enforce panhandling ordinances, panhandlers are often relocating to exit ramps outside city and village limits. “More often than not, these people are not homeless and are able to work to make a living,” stated Sheriff John Lenhart in a recent press release. “As your sheriff, I would encourage you to give your money to a legitimate local charity (rather) than to hand it to these people standing along the interstate freeway exit ramps.” Panhandlers may be reported to the Sheriff’s Office at 498-1111 or the Sidney Police Department at 498-2351.

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Tony loved animals, was fond of music, and enjoyed playing the guitar. In keeping with Mr. Brun’s wishes, his body will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family with Pastor George Gnade officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home & Crematory, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to Tony’s family at the funeral home’s website, www. cromesfh.com.

Eva Watkins ST. PARIS — Eva Jane Watkins, 85, of St. Paris, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at 8:07 a.m. at the Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on Sept. 11, 1928, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Bush) Gillman. On June 5, 1946, she married Harry Junior Watkins, who preceded her in death May 5, 2009. Eva Jane is survived by one son, Larry Watkins, and one daughter, Anne Shaffer, both of St. Paris; one sister, Betty Riddle, and one brother, Wally Gillman, and wife, Becky, all of Sidney; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Boyer,

and one sister, Louise Clayton. She was a member of the Pasco United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, with Pastor Don Burley officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to the JSP Fire and EMS District in memory of Eva Jane Watkins. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Watkins family at our website, www.cromesfh.com.

Village connection Osgood • The next recycling drive will be Dec. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. Items taken are paper, catalogs, magazines and cardboard. Items should b put in paper bags, tied up or in boxes that are easy to handle. No plastic bags will be accepted. Cancellations are aired on WCSM or on its website. If canceled, the drive will be held the following Saturday. • The Toys for Tots drive sponsored by St. Nicholas Youth Ministries is off and running. New or gently used toys for infant through 16 years of age will be accepted. The toys will be given to needy families in Darke County. The drive will continue until noon on Dec. 15. Donation boxes are located in the front entrance of the church. • Names drawn in the Osgood American Legion youth drawing for November were Robert Mescher, Austin Petty, Leroy Ahrns, Fred Winner, Smoke Werkamp

and Nick Wenning. • The Osgood Legion will sponsor a dance Dec. 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., with Bill Corfield providing the music. There will be square dancing. • Casserole pans will be available this weekend. People who wish to make a casserole for the needy at St. Vincent Hotel should pick up a pan; recipes are included. Casseroles should be returned to locations in St. Nicholas and St. Louis parishes Dec. 11 between 6 and 7 p.m. The location will be announced later. • The Osgood Legion will have a New Year’s Eve dance. Walt Schmitmeyer and the Moonliters will provide ballroom, county and square dancing music. There will be a luncheon of sausage and kraut and a cash bar. The cost is $30 per couple. Call 419-5824551 for more information or to purchase tickets. A limited number of tickets are available.

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SIDNEY — Carl A. “Tony” Brun, 48, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 2:15 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on Feb. 23, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of Ann (Goshorn) Brun Hirschfeld, of Sidney, and the late Carl E. Brun. In addition to his mother, Tony is survived by four brothers, Bill Brun, of Sidney, Michael Brun, of Yelm, Wash., David Brun and wife, Lagina, of Sidney, and Joe Brun, of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Dorothy Goshorn.

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He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Bob and Marie Gariety. Chris attended Piqua Schools and the Upper Valley JVS. He was a faithful Christian and had worked more than 10 years for G&H Sunoco/Day and Night Towing of Sidney. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle in charitable events and rides. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and NASCAR fan. Chris also enjoyed any time spent with friends and family, especially events including live music and food. A funeral service to honor his life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua, with Pastor Daryl Peeples officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci. com.

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A special meeting of Sidney City Council will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers in the Municipal Building. This meeting replaces the December workshop session. Council will likely retire to executive session for the purpose of conducting interviews for the appointment of a 3rd Ward council member, city officials said. Tom Miller, the current 3rd Ward councilman, did not seek re-election and no one else ran for the seat in the November election. Newly elected council members Mardie Milligan, Charles Craynon and Steve Wagner will be sworn into office. Council members will then select a mayor and vice mayor for the next two-year term.

COVINGTON — Christopher Allen “Radar” O’Reilly, 43, of Covington, died at 3:41 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born April 17, 1970, in Piqua, to the late John O’Reilly and Beverly Gariety. He married Amy J. Manning on Sept. 18, 1999, in Bradford; she survives. Other survivors include his mother, Beverly Gariety, of Piqua; four children, Elizabeth and Devin Clark, of Memphis, Tenn., Dillion Allen O’Reilly, of Zanesville, Hayley Renee O’Reilly, of Covington, and Harley Earl Robert O’Reilly, of Covington; two grandchildren, Madison, Devin Jr., and an unborn grandchild; a sister, Ann Gambill, of Piqua; mother and father-in-law, Earl and Arlene Manning, of Bradford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jody and Dan Heaton, of Gettysburg, Andrew and Ursula Grubb, of Dayton; and several nieces and nephews.

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Sidney City Council Monday night adopted an ordinance rezoning some industrial property on Vandemark Road. Council also introduced ordinances that would make supplemental appropriations, amend personnel policies, and detach property from the city. These ordinances will be scheduled for further deliberation at the Dec. 9 meeting. The rezoning was requested by TruPointe grain facility to change the eastern portion of 701 S. Vandemark Road from I-1, light industrial, to I-2, general industrial. The supplemental appropriations ordinance involves addi-

tions and subtractions in various funds, resulting in a net decrease of $985,543. The personnel policies ordinance makes a number of language changes. The only change that prompted discussion was one that says mileage reimbursement would be at the Internal Revenue Service standard rate. Vice Mayor Mardie Milligan thought the rate should be at the discretion of the city manager to give the city more flexibility with the budget. Mayor Mike Barhorst felt basing it on the IRS rate would be fairer. It was also noted mileage is seldom an issue because the city staff uses city vehicles most of the time instead of their private vehicles.

Council did decide to delete emergency language from the ordinance, deciding that the ordinance did not need to be adopted as an emergency. The property detachment ordinance involves a request by ETT Investments to remove 4.367 acres adjacent to Plum Ridge North Subdivision from the city. ETT said this tract cannot be economically developed as part of the subdivision and would fit better into Franklin Township. In other business, council: • Passed a resolution approving the Bensar Properties replat. Bensar wants to shift a lot line on its property on Vandemark Road in order to create new

parking facilities for semi rigs. • Passed resolutions reappointing John Frantz to a new, five-year term on the Stormwater Appeals Board and Amy Moloney to a three-year term on the Shelby County Regional Planning Commission. • Agreed to cancel its Dec. 23 meeting. • Heard Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier remind the public that swimming pool season passes will go on sale next week at the old prices. Prices will increase when the pool opens next spring. • Went into executive session to discuss acquisition of property for a water source.

Council From page 1 requirements so that the city would have more time to make wastewater system improvements and would be able to roll back rate increases. City Manager Mark Cundiff said the city staff will meet with EPA officials possibly as early as mid-December, but more likely in January. “I think we’ve got a good case,” he said. He said a new ordinance would be needed in order to roll back the rates. Both ordinances will be considered for adoption at the Dec. 9 meeting. In another measure that looks to next year, council introduced an ordinance amending pay

tables. The ordinance would increase nonunion pay scales by 2 percent. The exceptions are the tax administrator pay scale, which is frozen, and the pay scales for city manager, law director and city clerk, which are set by council. This ordinance will be considered for adoption at the Dec. 9 meeting as an emergency to make it effective on passage. This is necessary so that the entire first pay of 2014 is based on the new rates. Barhorst presented a proclamation to McMillan declaring Nov. 30, her last day in office, as “Katie McMillan Day.”

She is leaving her 2nd Ward seat after being defeated by Charles “Chuck” Craynon in the November election. She came to council in November 2008 when she was appointed to fill an unexpired term. She was elected to a full term in November 2009. “What a wonderful group of people to work with,” McMillan said in accepting the proclamation and praising the city staff and council. She said Sidney’s city government is “the epitome of teamwork. … Thanks for the opportunity to serve.” Council and the audience applauded McMillan at the end of the presentation.

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Records

Sidney Daily News, Wednesday, November 27, 2013

City record Police log MONDAY -3:19 p.m.: contempt. John L. Irvin Jr., 22, at large, was arrested on a contempt warrant from Sidney Municipal Court. -2:05 p.m.: criminal damaging. Damage to a window and screen was reported at Geise Law Office, 316 S. Main Ave. -10:23 a.m.: theft. Rita Pitrelli, of Sidney, reported her vehicle was taken without her permission from 619 1/2 S. Main Ave. -7:50 a.m.: criminal damaging. Kazlyn J. Floyd, of Sidney, reported someone wrapped her vehicle in plastic wrap and painted on the hood at 333 E. Lyndhurst St. -5:28 a.m.: theft. Christopher M. Leonard, 2009 Michigan St., No. 319, reported the theft of a vehicle. SUNDAY -10:23 p.m.: possession of drugs. Police received a report that someone who possibly was suicidal had overdosed on drugs. -5:31 p.m.: theft. Melissa Gibson, 1130 Colonial Drive, reported 125 sets of earrings, 75 rings, 35 jewelry sets, and 24 displays, valued at $1,565, were stolen from her vehicle while it was parked at 615 Montrose Ave. -1:46 p.m.: contempt and driving under suspension. Police arrested David Spangler, 43, 511 Urban Ave., on a contempt warrant and for driving under suspension. -5:20 a.m.: theft and criminal damaging. Gordon Garten, of Waterford, Mich., reported someone broke a passenger side window to enter his vehicle and steal a GPS, valued at $400. Loss due to damage was set at $200. The crime occurred at 1959 Michigan St. SATURDAY -1:27 p.m.: theft and criminal damaging. James Davis, 512 Third Ave., reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle at 701 Campbell Road and stole the car stereo and speakers, valued at $350. The dashboard also was damaged, causing a $250 loss. -9:54 a.m.: assault. Mandy Sharp, 1465 E. Court St., Apt. C, reported she was assaulted. -3:40 a.m.: criminal damaging. A door frame was damaged at Mystic Apartments, 1515 E. Court St. Loss was set at $100. FRIDAY -10:26 p.m.: contempt. Police arrested Kiara Smith, 22, 651 St. Marys

Ave., on a contempt warrant. -5:28 p.m.: theft. Luis Callejas, 214 Piper St., reported an air compressor, valued at $600, was stolen from 109 N. Walnut Ave. -2:42 p.m.: contempt. Police arrested Darly Tate, 49, of Macon, Ga., on a contempt warrant. -1:10 p.m.: assault. Jaquelyn Tobin, 124 Kossuth St., reported she was assaulted. She suffered an apparent minor injury. -1:01 p.m.: contempt. Police arrested Maurice Jones, 33, of Dayton, on two contempt warrants. THURSDAY -6:22 p.m.: criminal damaging. Someone threw a rock and broke the windshield in the auto of Justin Neville, 723 Campbell Road. Loss was set at $200. -4:43 p.m.: possession of drugs. Police charged two 16-year-old boys with possession of marijuana. NOV. 17 -4:31 p.m.: theft. Kourtney Truax, 2698 Wapakoneta Ave., reported the theft of flat-screen TV, valued at $100, from her residence.

Accidents

Cody A. Wagner, 22, 730 Chestnut Ave., was cited with driving under the influence and failure to control after an accident Sunday at 2:42 a.m. Wagner was eastbound in the 1500 block of Michigan Street and his car struck the end of a guardrail in the middle of the street. He told police his eyeglasses had fallen off and he was looking for them when the crash occurred. • Eugene Goings, 36, 857 S. Ohio, was cited with driving under the influence and failure to control after an accident Sunday at 3:50 a.m. Goings was turning from Pike Street onto Ohio Avenue. He ran a stop sign and was attempting to avoid another vehicle and struck a parked vehicle, pushing it into another parked vehicle. Owners of the parked vehicles were George W. Clawson, 619 N. Ohio Ave., and Zachary and Nicole, Zeitler, 617 N. Ohio Ave. Sidney Fire and Emergency Services took Goings and a passenger, Shane R. Copeland, 36, 421 Monterey Drive, to Wilson Memorial Hospital. Both were listed as having nonincapacitating injuries. • Cited with failure to control after an accident Thursday at 9:30 p.m. was Ryan J. Freisthler, 22, 630 Mires Lane. Police said Freisthler was driving recklessly in the parking lot at Tawawa Park and lost control of his pickup truck. The vehicle hit a

County record tree outside the parking lot. • Pamela E. Holeton, 53, 3130 Honeysuckle Drive, was cited with a traffic control device violation after an accident Friday at 2:54 p.m. Holeton was northbound on Main Avenue. She became distracted with a directional device and ran a red traffic light at South Street. Her auto hit a car driven by Regina Hittepole, 55, 5195 TawawaMaplewood Road, that was westbound on South. Sidney Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene and checked Hittepole for possible injuries. • Ladene S. Butler, 60, 3401 S. County Road 25A, was cited with failure to control after an accident Friday at 7:24 p.m. Butler was attempted to park in front of a parked in the 100 block of West Court Street and struck the car. The owner of the parked auto was Diane Elliott, 615 S. Highland Ave. • Bridget Lesley, 19, 230 Jefferson St., Apt. 40, was cited with improper lane change and failure to stop after an accident following an accident Friday at 8:45 p.m. Lesley was westbound in the 1500 block of Michigan Street behind a car driven by Jessy Strunk, 33, 330 Franklin Ave. Lesley attempted to pass the Strunk auto, sideswiping it. Lesley continued westbound on Michigan. Strunk followed her while calling police. He followed her into the Walmart parking lot, where the two drivers made contact. • Djibril Alassane, 54, 934 Buckeye Ave., Apt. 213, was cited with failure to control after an accident Saturday at 6:45 a.m. Alassane was westbound on Countryside Street and went off the roadway, striking the parked car of Sadio Ba, 713 Countryside St. • Stephanie N. Swank, 25, 1375 Constitution Ave., was cited with failure to maintain an assured clear distance after an accident Saturday at 7:01 p.m. Swank was northbound on North Main Avenue behind a car driven by Thomas W. Dill, 71, 1241 Rutledge St. Dill stopped behind other cars that were stopped for a red traffic light at North Street. The Swank car hit the Dill auto in the rear. • Elizabeth Barr, 16, 1309 Hickory Court, was cited with failure to yield the right of way after an accident Saturday at 9:33 p.m. Barr was northbound on Westwood Drive and stopped at a stop sign at Fair Road. She then pulled out and her auto hit an eastbound car driven by David L. Travis, 45, 818 McKinley Drive.

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TUESDAY -11:04 a.m.: injury. Medics were dispatched to the 500 block of Bowman Drive. -9:38 a.m.: fire alarm. Crews responded to a fire alarm at 510 Buckeye Ave. It was an accidental alarm. -9:01 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 2500 block of Ross Street. -8:29 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 2800 block of Wapakoneta Avenue. -8:24 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 200 block of West Poplar Avenue. -7:03 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1600 block of Campbell Road. -3:46 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 900 block of Buckeye Avenue. MONDAY -11:24 p.m.: auto accident. Crews responded to an auto accident at the 87-mile marker on Interstate 75. There were no injuries or hazards. -7:56 p.m.: fire alarm. Crews responded to a general fire alarm at 125 N. Main Ave. The alarm was due to a malfunction in the system. -7:25 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 700 block of Fulton Street. -6:18 p.m.: fire alarm. Medics were dispatched to 1304 E. Hoewisher Road on a fire alarm. No problem was found. -11:14 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 900 block of Winfield Court. -11:05 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of West Russell Road. -10:56 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of East South Street. -7:23 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 400 block of North Stolle Avenue. -4:35 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 1500 block of Cedarbrook Place. -1:01 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2400 block of Industrial Drive. SUNDAY -10:23 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 500 block of North Vandemark Road. -8:14 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of East North Street. -7:54 p.m.: fire alarm. Firefighters were called to 1675 Campbell Road by an alarm. It was a false alarm. -2:36 p.m.: odor investigation. Firefighters were called to 804 Sixth Ave. A furnace problem was the cause of the odor.

TUESDAY -12:11 p.m.: larceny. The theft of an air conditioner was reported at 106 E. Main St., Port Jefferson. -11:59 a.m.: larceny. A larceny was reported at St. Michael Catholic Church, 33 Elm St., Fort Loramie. -10:25 a.m.: bad checks/ forgery. Bad checks/forgery was reported at the Shelby County Courthouse, 100 E. Court St. -12:18 a.m.: burglary. A burglary in progress was reported at 4570 HardinWapakoneta Road. MONDAY -6:53 p.m.: burglary. A door was reported opened and items moved around at 8190 Stoker Road.

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TUESDAY -9:37 a.m.: medical. PerryPort-Salem Rescue responded to the 5400 block of Ohio 29. MONDAY -6:16 p.m.: medical. Houston Rescue and Fire responded to the 10800 block of Schenk Road. -1:02 p.m.: medical. PerryPort-Salem Rescue responded

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Sierra Stammen, 17, 5745 Wright-Puthoff Road, was cited with failure to control after an accident Saturday at 1:49 p.m. Stammen was driving northeast on Dawson Road when her auto went off the left side of the road and struck a telephone box and the corner of the residence at 8625 Dawson Road. The car came to a stop between the house and a tree. The owner of the house is Joe Elson. Fort Loramie Rescue took Stammen to Wilson Memorial Hospital. She had nonincapacitating injuries.

Blood drives scheduled The Community Blood Center will celebrate state pride, home-team heroics and helping save lives with CBC “Buckeye Strong” blood drives in the area. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a customdesigned “Buckeye Strong – Blood Donor” T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www. DonorTime.com. The T-shirt is gray with scarlet lettering and incorporates the CBC blood-drop logo. The shirt is free to everyone who registers to donate through Dec. 14 at any CBC donor center and most CBC mobile blood drives. December blood drives held locally include: • Dec. 3 — Honda of America, Anna, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., associate blood drive. • Dec. 4 — Honda of America, Anna, 4-8 p.m., associate blood drive. • Dec. 10 — Houston Community Center, 2:30-6:30 p.m., public blood drive. • Dec. 10 — Nash Finch, Bellefontaine, noon-4 p.m., employee blood drive. • Dec. 17 — Sacred Heart Church, McCartyville, 12:306:30 p.m., public blood drive. • Dec. 18 — Botkins High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., student/staff blood drive. • Dec. 20 — Fort Loramie High School, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., student/staff blood drive. • Dec. 26 — Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., public blood drive. The CBC has a redesigned website, www.GivingBlood. org. The site includes answers on how to make your first donation, organize a blood drive, or bring our education program to your school. Get all the updates in the CBC/ CTS newsroom, find quick

links to our social media pages, or schedule your next appointment to donate by connecting to www. DonorTime.com. Area blood drives were successful in November: • Nov. 1 — Peerless Group, Sidney, employee/ public blood drive; 31 registered, one deferred, 30 units of blood donated; Mike Gniazdowski, chairman. • Nov. 6-7 — Emerson employee blood drives; 60 registered, five deferred, 55 units. • Nov. 9 — Sidney Masonic Lodge public blood drive; 30 registered, one deferred, 29 units donated; Robert Allen, chairman. • Nov. 11 — N K Parts employee blood drive; 21 registered, one deferred, 20 units collected; Lisa VanHorn, chairwoman. • Nov. 14 — Cargill, Sidney, employee blood drive; 33 people registered, three deferred, 30 units collected; Penny Elsner, chairwoman. • Nov. 14 — Fairlawn High School public/student blood drive; 55 registered, eight deferred, 47 units collected; 18 gave blood for the first time. • Nov. 14 — Sidney Apostolic Temple; 70 registered, 14 deferred, 56 units collected; Jennifer Walls, chairwoman. • Nov. 15 — Sidney High School, student blood drive; 95 registered, 16 deferred, 79 units collected. • Nov, 18 — Only Believe Ministries, Botkins, public blood drive; 29 registered, six deferred, 23 units. • Nov. 20 — Sidney Senior Center, public blood drive; 68 registered, five deferred, 63 units collected; Lola Heintz, chairwoman.

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Thanksgiving not a speed-bump holiday Being thankful for the stupidity of turkeys “You see that sunset last When you consider that night?” Steve said. “Now porcupines have quills, and that was a honey.” not deer, it gives us pause for “I’ll say,” said Doc. “You praise, and we’re happy that know, with Thanksgiving on it’s skunks who carry scent us, I have to tell you I’m very glands and not squirrels. thankful for sunsets like that We are thankful, too, that one.” hurricanes and tornadoes Those of us who only happen in don’t live in the warm weather. It’s big cities tend to bad enough to lose be thankful for difthe barn without ferent things than being chill-factored those who may to death while it’s live in stucco cliff happening. dwellings. We tend “Turkeys,” Dud to look at the natusaid, sipping his Home ral blessings more coffee. Country than the manmade “What?” Slim Randles ones. Our gratitude “I’m thankful extends past not turkeys are stuhaving our teenager pid. Ever looked in a turgo to jail, or for the raise key’s eyes? Not only is no we just got at the factory. one home, but there was Our favorite ball team can a mass evacuation somewin or lose on its own with- time during the Eisenhower out our having to look for Administration. A turkey Divine Intervention, usually. has just enough brains to We tend to be grateful for operate his heart and lungs.” other things, like calves in “You’re thankful for that?” the spring, and how clean Doc said. they look before they dis“Sure,” said Dud. “If turcover mud. keys had been given the We are deeply grateful rudimentary intelligence that tasty rabbits arrive in of a garden snail, we might large litters, and bears don’t. be forced to eat sheep on When we think about it, Thanksgiving.” we are thankful that we get The writer is a veteran newspaperman and eggs from hens and not from outdoorsman who is a registered outfitter guide. He has written novels and nonrattlesnakes, as checking the and fiction books based on rural living and he rattler house each morning has also been an award-winning columnist could get ‘way too exciting. for the largest daily newspapers in Alaska and New Mexico. He lives in Albuquerque.

Letters to the editor

What’s the big fracking deal? To the editor: “What’s the big fracking deal?” was a recent headline in The Daily Advocate, Greenville. It reported a town hall meeting conducted by the Western Ohio Fracking Awareness Coalition. www.wofac.org. The big fracking deal is that western Ohio, a premier agricultural area in the country with a sole source aquifer, should not become the toilet for the oil and gas hydraulic fracturing (fracking) industry of eastern Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Fracking wells in Ohio produce millions of gallons of chemical-laden, toxic, radioactive wastewater that needs a home. Our homes in western Ohio need to maintain pure drinking water, fresh air and productive farmland. Visiting oil and gas representatives claim that transporting truck and train loads of the slop here from the east would make Class II wastewater injection wells too costly. But scientists such as Dr. Julie Weatherington-Rice maintain that our underground Mount Simon sandstone provides an economic advantage over drilling much deeper through eastern shale. That’d be a big fracking mess. Even though in December 2011, earth-

quakes occurred near active wastewater injection wells at Youngstown, officials claim they are safe. Around-the-clock tanker traffic would destroy the local roads and there is no requirement for the multibillion dollar oil and gas companies to rebuild them. One hauling accident could ruin a community for generations, not to mention disabling health issues or death. That’s an earthshaking deal. By state law, Senate Bill 315, gas and oil companies do not have to disclose the chemicals used in the fracking operations. In the event of an accident with the toxic toilet water, first responders have no information regarding how to treat the secret chemicals. If disclosed to physicians they are under gag orders not to tell the patient. And that’s a big fracking deal. We need to contact elected officials to explain that we are not stupid and we will not become the nation’s toilet. No vague promises of jobs and getrich-quick schemes are worth risking our health and our birthright. We value our agriculture, our atmosphere and our aquifer. That’s the big fracking deal. Tom and Jane Staley 207 E. South St. Arcanum

Make sure you keep the best To the editor: To the great people that live in the great little town of Anna, wake up and don’t let them push the law in Sidney on you. They’re 10 to 15 minutes away and a lot can happen in a very short time. You’ve got a great guy in Police Chief Scott Evans; make sure you keep the

best. As for the trust, that guy that said that must not know him. I’ve known his family from Grandpa Art Evans on down and they are all great people. As I’m sure you want the best for your town, so let it be Scott. Helen Van Dine 255 Miami River Road

On this Thanksgiving, when all of us have so many reasons to be thankful, pausing to give thanks is more and more an afterthought in America. Let’s be clear: “Black Friday” is an amazing, soulful Steely Dan song, not the day after Thanksgiving to stand in line at 4 a.m., waiting for a store to open. Black Friday, the first day of the Christmas shopping season, is what many Americans are really thankful for. More attention is given to Black Friday than to Thanksgiving Day itself. Not at the Nugent household. No mention of Black Friday or Christmas is permitted on Thanksgiving at the Nugent household. We spend Thanksgiving Day pausing to give thanks for the numerous bless-

ings bestowed upon our play politically correct family and our nation. catch-and-release games I will take my sons at our house. I kill my and grandson hunting own Thanksgiving turat the crack of dawn on key. Anyone who has a Thanksgiving Day, problem with that celebrating the dwells in the land pureness of the of the mentally spirit of the wild lost. from which we We don’t watch derive our life’s NFL football on sustenance. We television on will sit in a huntThanksgiving, ing blind together though we may and wait for the Ted toss around a footmighty white- Nugent ball in the yard, tailed deer. With Contributing and we most defiColumnist a little luck, my nitely will shoot arrow will fly true our bows and and my grandson handguns while we will witness sustainable go for a family walk up yield — real-world cause the lane and talk about and effect the way God what we are most thankintended. ful for.’ The centerpiece of our As the Thanksgiving Thanksgiving will be a Day afternoon begins wild turkey that I killed. to wane, your humble Pure, organic, wild thun- Motor City Madman will derbird nutrition. The sneak to my favorite oak tastiest, healthiest meat tree in the swamp, where on the planet. We don’t I will sit quietly 20 feet

off the ground, armed with my bow and arrows. An overabundance of deer requires the herd be reduced. I can fix that. I give genuine thanks for the bounty of the land. Thanksgiving is not a speed-bump holiday for Christmas. I understand the need for merchants to make money, but I don’t understand the mentality of people who basically skip the essence of Thanksgiving in order to kick off the Christmas shopping season. Times are tough for many Americans and our nation. Regardless, all of us can find reasons to give thanks. Stop and give thanks on Thanksgiving, America. Black Friday can wait. The writer is an American rock ‘n’ roll, sporting and political activist. He is the author of “Ted, White, and Blue”: The Nugent Manifesto” and “God, Guns & Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Many things to be thankful for this year Each year, Connie and I look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday as a chance to spend time with our family and friends. It gives us a chance to reflect on the blessings that are too often overlooked. President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War. Through the darkest days of war and gravest moments in our nation’s history, Lincoln saw the need to acknowledge our blessings. Nearly 150 years later, we continue to honor this tradition. We are blessed in Ohio to have colleges and universities that attract talent from across the country and across the globe. Ohio is home to dedicated teachers who educate our children and first responders who run towards danger when

everyone else turns away. of financial security. We are also blessed to Today more than 1.8 have thousands of ser- million Ohioans live in vicemen and women who poverty. One of six Ohio put their lives on the line families doesn’t know each and every from where their day to protect our next meal will freedoms. To those come. spending the holiAlleviating hundays far away from ger in America – your loved ones, including hunger thank you for your for food, work, service. On behalf and a fair shot at of a grateful state, providing for loved we wish you a safe U.S. Sen. ones – means and quick return Sherrod eliminating the home. Brown challenges many For all our blessworking- and midings, we know dle-class families there are challenges. face. This is a burden we We’re in the midst of ris- all share and must work ing rates of poverty and together to eliminate. income inequality. Last Ohio is blessed to year’s donors to food have communities from banks are today’s recipi- Dayton to Youngstown ents. that are dedicated to It’s that middle class helping those hit the squeeze that we see most hardest get back on their acutely during the holi- feet. Your activism has days – with rising energy, provided a lifeline to the food, and shelter costs millions of our friends undermining any sense and neighbors in need,

and for that, I thank you. We know there’s still work to be done, and I encourage all Ohioans to address the issues in their communities. Volunteer at your local shelter. Teach a child to read. Plant a community garden. We are never too old, too young, too rich, or too poor to serve. A Mississippi civil rights leader in the 1960s said: “Don’t tell me what you believe. Show me what you do, and I will tell you what you believe.” We should strive to show our fellow men and women what we do in the quest for social and economic justice. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our own blessings and work to ensure others may have the same. Connie and I wish all of you a safe Thanksgiving holiday.

States can help reduce national debt Here in the state of trol, several individual Ohio, we are required states have begun to step to balance our two-year in and take action. In Ohio, State Rep. budget, which means there are many difficult Matt Huffman, of Lima, introduced a meadecisions that have sure that ultito be made by lawmately hopes to makers in order to put a balanced comply with the budget amendOhio Constitution. ment into the But because of US Constitution. this requirement, The process for we are forced to amending the sit down and seriis ously consider State Rep. Constitution what things need Jim Buchy rightly complex. funding and what 84th District Rep. Huffman’s resolution calls for things don’t. a constitutional It is the same way for Ohio families. convention. They understand that If similar resolutions responsible budgeting passed in at least 34 requires smart decisions other states, then the and balances between convention would be what they take in and held, where each state what they spend. would send delegates to If you haven’t noticed, discuss and debate the this is not exactly the language for the amendcase in Washington, D.C., ment. Once that hapwhere the national debt pens, the amendment has ballooned to more would need approval than $17 trillion. That’s from at least 38 states “17” with 12 zeroes and in order to be ratified. The last I saw, at least four commas behind it. Some leaders in 17 states have already Washington understand passed resolutions callthe problems involved ing for the same thing. Along with families all with piling up those kinds of deficits year over Ohio I have great after year. Some others appreciation for the conclearly do not. Since stitution. This resolution Washington has given no was not introduced in indication that it will get response to a failure of its budgets under con- our Constitution, but

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rather a failure of leadership by both parties over many years. Rep. Huffman is a friend and someone I have great respect for. He has been a great leader on this issue for several years now in Ohio. When I was informed of his idea and learned more about how the states can lead the way on this, I was eager to sign on as a cosponsor. The beauty of federalism is that the states have the consti-

tutional ability to keep the federal government in check. This issue is a cause worth pursuing because the more we rack up the debt today, the more our children and grandchildren will have to pay for it tomorrow. I am interested to hear from you. Please provide feedback on this and other issues in the news this month by completing my survey at tinyurl.com/buchynov

Poet’s corner

Typhoon Haiyan Steve Boyer For many this storm was an absolute pity When it cut a path through Tacloban City! The destruction was awesome and it did ravage These helpless people were hit by a savage. Thousands were dead and their homes washed away After howling winds and waves went astray; Destroying everything that stood in this town To wreak utter havoc and tear buildings down. The Philippines have appealed to the world’s wealth; “Send your aid to avoid a crisis of health.” Give assistance and food to those in need Who are desperately struggling, yes indeed! We must pray for them; they are trying to survive As they patiently wait for supplies to arrive. A city left in shambles; hoping for relief Has suffered a tragedy far beyond belief. Many were left dead, covered by the rubble It’s a despicable sight of terrible trouble. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all This city has taken a devastating fall! The writer is a former Anna resident.

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Caring for Christmas benefits hospice Wilson Hospice will receive donations to the 21st annual Caring for Christmas campaign. Instead of mailing Christmas cards to friends and relatives, area residents may choose to donate the money they would have spent on cards and postage to Caring at Christmas. Recently, Wilson Hospice Chaplain the Rev. Phil Chilcote, Wilson Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Faulkner and Wilson Hospice aide Misty White, visited with hospice patient Paul Billups, of Sidney. Billups became a hospice patient as a result of Parkinson’s disease. A few months ago, when the symptoms of the disease became more pronounced

and too difficult to manage, Georgia, Paul’s wife, reached out to Wilson Hospice. “I am very happy to have Misty come into our home and assist with Paul’s care,” said Georgia. “She plays such a critical role in helping with communication difficulties. Misty has been such a help to not only Paul, but to me as well.” “After spending time with Paul and his family and knowing that the Caring at Christmas program contributes directly to the care provided to this extraordinary man and his family, is really what the program is all about,” said Faulkner. “As a result of the Caring at Christmas program, Wilson Hospice has been able to help

so many wonderful patients over the years and we can’t thank the community enough for their continual support.” Donations, payable to Wilson Hospice, can be mailed to Wilson Hospice, Attn: Cashier, 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney, OH, 45365. Donations may also be made at any Chase Bank branch in Sidney. Shortly before Christmas, a greeting listing the names of all donors whose donations have been received by Dec. 9 will appear in the Sidney Daily News. For information about Wilson Hospice, call 4989335 or visit wilsonhospital. com.

Book list seeks public input WASHINGTON — From Ben Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Improved” to Sonia Sotomayor’s “My Beloved World,” nearly 100 titles of fiction, nonfiction, plays and poetry begin the initial roll of Books that Shaped Work in America, a centennial project of the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. The web-based project, www.dol.gov/books, launched as part of the department’s ongoing commemoration of its 100th anniversary, aims to engage the public about the Labor Department’s mission and America’s history as a nation of workers as portrayed through published works. “The Books that Shaped Work in America initiative explores the dignity of work and our progress in expanding America’s fundamental promise of opportunity for all through the lens of literature,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “Think of this effort as an online book club where people from all walks of life can share books that informed them about occupations and careers, molded their views about work and helped elevate the discourse about work, workers and workplaces. At the same time, the site provides a unique way for people to learn about the mission

and resources of the U.S. Department of Labor.” Work, like our nation, is constantly evolving, and so Books that Shaped Work in America is no different. To get it started, 24 individuals, including Perez, eight former secretaries of labor from both Democratic and Republican administrations, department staff (including an intern), civil rights leaders, critics, authors, media personalities and staff from the Library of Congress submitted suggestions. Among the contributors: former Secretaries of Labor George P. Shultz and Robert Reich, authors Daniel H. Pink and Joan Acocella, Solicitor of Labor M. Patricia Smith, Liz Claman, of Fox Business News, President of the National Urban League Marc Morial and Scott McGee, of Turner Classic Movies. Their recommendations are included on the initiative’s website, along with brief summaries of each book and links to related U.S. Department of Labor resources. Now the public is invited to expand the list. A simple, online form, which can be found at http://www.dol. gov/books/form, makes it easy for anyone to suggest a book. “From a simple tale for children like ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ to a scholarly tome like ‘Quality, Productivity and Competitive Position,’ the

books on the list demonstrate the rich breadth and depth of work in America,” said Carl Fillichio, the department’s senior adviser for public affairs and chairman of its centennial. “As we continue to mark the Department of Labor’s 100 years of service to workers in our country, this project is a terrific way to educate the public about work, workers and the work of the Labor Department. Watching the list grow, and hearing the discussion broaden, is going to be very exciting.” The project was inspired by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress’s 2012 Books That Shaped America exhibition, which explored the impact of books on American life and culture. Many of the books in that exhibition had work as a central theme, bringing to light the significant role published works have played in shaping America’s view of workers and workplaces throughout its history. Created in 1913, the mission of the U.S. Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

Misty White, left, a Wilson Hospice aide, helps hospice patient Paul Billups, of Sidney, read a magazine recently.

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New Bremen Middle School NEW BREMEN — New Bremen Middle School has listed the following students on its honor roll for the first nine-week period: High honor roll, 4.00: grade 7: Jackie Schemmel, Molly Smith; grade 8: Katie Paulus, Wyatt Puthoff, Samuel Rutschilling. Honor roll, 3.5 and above: grade 7: Amy Balster, Alex Dicke, Caylie Hall, Andrea Heitkamp, Jarod Keller, Rachel Kremer, Ben Kuck, Nicholas Largent, Abigail McNaughton, Kelly Naylor, Madison Pape, Casey Parker, Ryley Schaefer, Erin Smith, Jacob Tangeman, Hanna Tenkman,

Justin Tenkman, Abbi Thieman, Katelyn This, Ethan Tinsley, Nicholas Wells, Lillian Wilson; grade 8: Emily Alt, Derek Bergman, Emily Bertke, Ashley Bowers, Cale Brackman, Lillian Brautigam, Caleb Bundy, Logan Dicke, Hunter Drewes, Madeleine Erb, Julia Goettemoeller, Alexandria Goings, Lillian Hirschfeld, Jane Homan, Paige Jones, Celeste Kuck, Samantha Kuck, Adrienne Laughman, Joe Maurer, Isabel Rhinehart, Charlie Sailer, Kenny Simindinger, Greg Steed, Nichole Wente, Luci Whitten. Merit roll, 3.00 to 3.49: grade 7: Payton Banner, Kayla Bergman,

Ryan Bertke, Lauren Cordonnier, Spencer Elking, McKenzie Everhart, Bo Frazier, Brandon Heitkamp, Anna Hoffmaster, Abigail Kaiser, Harrison Kaiser, McKenzie Miller, Lydia Newbauer, Josh Niekamp, Jacob Rindler, Keanua Rismiller, Jackson Terpstra, Aaron Topp, Evan Wint; grade 8: Erica Ahlers, Zach Ahrns, Cassie Albers, Caity Bergman, Tara Berning, Halle Hemmelgarn, Tyler Leichliter, Claire McClurg, Koby Paul, Austin Schmitmeyer, Olivia Smith, Tara Springer, Kate Steineman, Marcella Travis, Luci Wynk.

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Summer Sprowl, 5, of Sidney, sits in the back of a limo picked her up from Emerson Elementary recently. Summer took part in a PTO school fundraiser and was one of the top 10 sellers, which qualified her for a limo ride with other students. The day of the limo ride, Summer became sick and had to go home without taking her limo ride. Summer’s grandmother, Monna Weidner, contacted Timberidge Limousine Service driver Dave Temple, and he agreed to give Summer a limo ride to Dairy Queen free of charge. Summer is the daughter of Ashley and Bobby Sprowl.

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More floats make parade success Patricia Ann Speelman pspeelman@civitasmedia.com

Friday ’s Winter Wonderland Parade went off without a hitch, according to chairwoman Amy Breinich, of the Sidney/ Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. And that was gratifying, because there were more floats than ever before in the event that traditionally opens the holiday season here. “It was fantastic,” Breinich said. “We had to start the parade a block up (from where it was planned to start). We were lined up to the Big Four Bridge and on side streets.” Three of them went home with awards. Secret judges gave their first-place certificate

to the Sidney Apostolic Temple, whose float featured a living room complete with a decorated tree and stockings hung from the fireplace mantel. Grandparents in rocking chairs read to children sitting on the “floor.” The second-place float was by the Wilma Valentine Creative Learning Center, who had dressed children as gingerbread men. Menard’s won the thirdplace certificate for a float that featured life-sized Barbie and Ken dolls and toys for children of all ages. Four bands participated. They were the marching bands of Sidney High School, Sidney Alumni, Fairlawn High School and Lehman Catholic High School. For the first time, the

parade and Santa’s sleigh were sponsored by area businesses. Sponsors were Hits 105.5, Universal 1 Credit Union, Chris Cook’s Garage, Marketing Trends and Custom Screening, Ron and Nita’s and Holiday Inn Express. Eileen Hix served as grand marshal. “There was lots of candy,” Breinich said. And one group, the Tribe Motorcycle Club, distributed stuffed animals. “There was a great response from the public,” Breinich added. In addition to the parade, the city Christmas tree was lit in a ceremony Friday evening. “Instead of just lightLuke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News ing the tree, we lit up the Actors on the Sidney Apostolic Temple float react as Frosty the Snowman walks by during the Winter whole downtown at the Wonderland Parade Friday. same time,” Breinich said.

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ANNA — The Anna High School Class of 1963 celebrated its 50-year class reunion in September. The three day event included kicked off Sept. 20 with an informal welcome at the Sidney Moose Lodge. On Sept. 21, class members and their guests were given a tour of Anna Local Schools and the athletic complex. The tour was led by Dennis Raberding, school treasurer. After the tour, the classmates and guests ate

lunch at Anna Elementary School. The main event was a banquet on Sept. 21 at the Piqua Country Club. The evening included a dinner, a class photograph, music trivia, the results of a “Composite of Our Lives” survey, which were read. Each person attending was given a commemorative glass. The class honored five classmates who had passed away. On Sept. 22, a farewell brunch was held at the Sidney Moose Lodge. There were 37 class-

mates who attended at least one of the events during the weekend. There were 50 members in the graduating class. Classmates traveled from Australia, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Illinois to attend the reunion. The organizers of this year’s reunion were Joyce (Sollmann) Ailes, Wayne Fischbach, Gloria (Short) Klopfenstein, Claire (Smedley) Dwyer and Kathie (Wentz) Eshleman.

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PHS class of ‘61 to lunch PIQUA — The Piqua Central High School Class of 1961 will meet Dec. 4, at 12:30 p.m. for

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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2013. There are 34 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mahs-KOH’-nee) and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist, were shot to death inside City Hall by former supervisor Dan White. On this date: In 1701, astronomer Anders Celsius, inventor of the Celsius temperature scale, was born in Uppsala, Sweden. In 1901, the U.S. Army War College was established in Washington, D.C. In 1910, the Pennsylvania Railroad began regularly serving New York’s Pennsylvania Station. In 1942, during World War II, the French navy at Toulon (too-LOHN’) scuttled its ships and submarines to keep them out of the hands of German troops. In 1953, playwright Eugene O’Neill died in Boston at age 65. In 1962, the first Boeing 727 was rolled out at the company’s Renton Plant. In 1970, Pope Paul VI, visiting the Philippines, was slightly wounded at the Manila airport by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter disguised as a priest. In 1973, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who’d resigned. In 1983, 181 people were killed when a Colombian Avianca Airlines Boeing 747 crashed near Madrid’s Barajas airport. In 1989, a bomb blamed on drug traffickers destroyed a Colombian Avianca Boeing 727, killing all 107 people on board and three people on the ground. In 1999, Northern Ireland’s biggest party, the Ulster Unionists, cleared the way for the speedy formation of an unprecedented ProtestantCatholic administration. In 2009, Tiger Woods crashed his SUV outside his Florida mansion, sparking widespread attention to reports of marital infidelity. Ten years ago: President Bush flew to Iraq under extraordinary secrecy and security to spend Thanksgiving with U.S. troops and thank them for “defending the American people from danger.” Five years ago: Indian commandoes fought to wrest control of two luxury hotels and a Jewish center from militants, a day after a chain of attacks across Mumbai. Iraq’s parliament approved a pact requiring all U.S. troops to be out of the country by Jan. 1, 2012. One year ago: Consumer confidence reached its highest level in nearly five years, with the help of rising home values, more hiring and lower gas prices. U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice met privately with three Republican senators who had indicated they would block her possible nomination to be secretary of state; they said afterward that they were even more troubled by her initial explanation of the attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Thanksgiving travelers scrambled to book earlier flights Tuesday to avoid a sprawling storm bearing down on the East Coast with a messy mix of snow, rain and wind that threatened to snarl one of the busiest travel days of the year and ground giant balloon versions of Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants in the Macy’s parade. The characters that soar between Manhattan skyscrapers every year may not lift off Thursday if sustained winds exceed 23 mph and gusts exceed 34 mph, according to city rules enacted after fierce winds in 1997 caused a Cat in the Hat balloon to topple a light pole and seriously injure a spectator. Current forecasts call for sustained winds of 20 mph and gusts of 36 mph. “At this time, it is too early to make any determinations on the flight of the giant balloons,” said Macy’s spokesman Orlando Veras. “On Thanksgiving morning, Macy’s works closely with the NYPD, who, based on real time weather data and the official regulations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An agreement secured with its greatest global foe, the Obama administration pleaded Tuesday with a more familiar if often difficult negotiating partner not to scuttle last weekend’s Iran nuclear deal: Congress. Just back from his diplomatic triumph in Europe, Secretary of State John Kerry delivered a video message to legislators as he urged that they not introduce new economic measures against Iran at a time the U.S. and fellow world powers are withdrawing some sanctions in exchange for the Iranians curtailing their nuclear program. Kerry asserted that now is the time to get to work on a final agreement that removes any suspicion that Iran is trying to produce nuclear weapons. “We all know that if the agreement falls apart, Iran is going to quickly face even tougher sanctions,” he said in the message. Although Kerry was reaching out personally to key senators, Democrats and Republicans appeared deter-

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William Witters, of Valparaiso, Ind., waits for a ride in a wheelchair after passing through security at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday. Thanksgiving travelers scrambled to book earlier flights Tuesday to avoid a sprawling storm bearing down on the East Coast with a messy mix of snow, rain and wind that threatened to snarl one of the busiest travel days of the year.

the Northeast before Thanksgiving Day, with the weather mostly clearing up by Wednesday evening. Most airlines are hoping the storms won’t be too severe, allowing them to continue operating a nearly full schedule with few cancellations, but likely a lot of delays, said Daniel Baker, CEO of FlightAware, a global flight tracking service. “Cancellations are used as a good, preventative measure to avoid cascading delays that can negatively impact

mined to increase the pressure on Tehran. Many in Congress are skeptical, if not outright hostile, to the deal reached in Geneva. Two key senators already are at work on legislation to reinstate the full force of sanctions and impose new ones if Iran doesn’t make good on its pledge to roll back its nuclear program. “The American people need an insurance policy to prevent a rerun of North Korea,” said Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., who is crafting a bill alongside Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. Critics of the accord reached in Geneva believe it could allow Iran to trick international monitors while it assembles an atomic weapons arsenal, similar to North Korea last decade. Iran sanctions evoke great passion in Washington. Although Obama sees the economic pressure as the key motivation for bringing Iran’s new moderate President Hassan Rouhani to the negotiating table, pulling them back is the administration’s only real carrot for securing nuclear concessions. Congress, which passed the sanctions, is leery. Israel sees any letup on the economic

pressure as a dangerous concession that allows Iran to move even closer to nuclear weapons capability. And the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee has joined the call, saying new sanctions are needed “so that Iran will face immediate consequences should it renege on its commitments or refuse to negotiate an acceptable final agreement.” Menendez and Kirk hope to have their bill ready for other lawmakers to consider when the Senate returns Dec. 9 from its two-week recess, according to legislative aides. The measure would require the administration to certify every 30 days that Iran is adhering to the terms of the six-month interim agreement and that it hasn’t been involved in any act of terrorism against the United States. Without that certification, sanctions worth more than $1 billion a month would be reimposed and new sanctions would be added. The new penalties would include bans on investing in Iran’s engineering, mining and construction industries and a global boycott of Iranian oil by 2015. Foreign companies and banks violating

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travelers thousands of miles away,” Baker said. Heavy rain and high winds would affect travel by air and road in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic and could have a ripple effect on airports with departing and originating flights elsewhere. Heavy rain and breezy conditions were in the forecast Wednesday from the Carolinas to the Northeast, with ice and snow a possibility in the Appalachians, western Pennsylvania and western New York.

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Cold, dry Thanksgiving Partly cloudy, slight chance of snow in afternoon

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Regional Almanac Temperature Friday high.......................................50 Friday low........................................26 Saturday high..................................33 Saturday low....................................15 Sunday high.....................................25 Sunday low.......................................16

Monday high...................................34 Monday low......................................19

Monday.......................................trace Month to date..............................2.13 Year to date.................................26.7 Sunrise/Sunset Wednesday sunset..............5:12 p.m. Thursday sunrise................7:37 a.m. Thursday sunset..................5:12 a.m.

Precipitation Friday...........................................0.33 Saturday.....................................trace Sunday........................................none

Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com.

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A few scattered snow showers were expected to continue overnight. Accumulation will be light for all of our counties, with steadier snow to move into our southeastern counties. That is Brian Davis where the most snow will fall, with 2 to 4 inches possible in portions of Clinton and extreme southeastern Greene counties. A few snow showers linger today, but the big story then turns to cold and wind. Looks like a dry, but cold, Thanksgiving!

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From page 1 rants throughout the area. The AAA offer runs through Dec. 24. Cindy Garland, owner of the Ivy Garland, a gift shop at 103 E. Court St., will offer discounts on select merchandise throughout the holiday season. Discounts will begin on Small Business Saturday. “I have everyday gifts, Christmas decor, Elf on a Shelf, Ohio State, lighted pictures. I have everything!” Local electronics retailer, Area Wireless Superstore, will have Sunday hours, noon to 5 p.m., from Dec. 1 to New Year’s, according to Sales Manager Jason Davis. “We have a lot of sales as to tablets, iPhones and android phones,” he said, “a couple only on Black Friday and a couple beginning Black Friday and running through Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving).” The specials will be available at both store locations, 2262 Michigan St. and 624 N. Vandemark Road. Small Business Saturday “began in 2010 when American Express founded Small

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Retail talk about them.” This year’s feature an 1860s living room on Christmas eve. Allison’s Custom Jewelry will offer 20 percent off storewide on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Bookkeeper/ advertiser Dana Sharp, of Sidney, said the shop will stage Ladies’ Weekend on Dec. 6 and 7 and Men’s Weekend on Dec. 13 and 14. “They come in and draw a bulb off the Christmas tree and get 15 to 50 percent off,” Sharp said. “We’ve stocked up. We’re ready for the holiday.” She expects sterling silver jewelry with diamonds to be the most popular sellers. “Colored diamonds will be real popular, too,” she said. Dana Conley, of Sidney, the accountant at AAA Shelby County, said the agency’s holiday promotion is already underway. “When (people) come in to buy a new membership, we’re giving them a free ‘Turbo’ DVD or a free Prestige card,” she said. The Prestige card lets people get a free meal for each other they buy at select restau-

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100 years Nov. 27, 1913 Will Davis, a recent soloist with the Royal Gwent Welsh singers and leader of a chorus of 150 voices in his own country, will sing at the morning service of the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday. ––––– The seemingly impossible has at last been accomplished – moving pictures that talk and laugh and sing. Thomas A. Edison the wizard has at last made this possible and these wonderful talking pictures will be seen at the Lyric Theater, December 2. The Edison Talking pictures are genuine. The film and record are taken simultaneously and every sound and every action faithfully reproduced. 75 years Nov. 27, 1938 The Christmas opening of the Sidney merchants will be held on Friday and Saturday with the special feature of Friday evening being the illuminating of the courthouse with a big electrical display similar to that used so effectively in the past. During the past few days, the personnel of the Marion Reserve Power Co. have been erecting the display on the court house and about the street intersections so that Sidney will be one of the best Christmas lighted towns in the Miami Valley. At a later date in the month, Santa Claus will put in his personal appearance at a special house to be erected in the court square. ––––– Fire partially destroyed one of the huckster trucks of the Willman Department store at Fort Loramie last evening. The blaze had gained such headway before it was discovered that the front part of the truck and part of the body were damaged extensively.

Business Saturday to help small pants are stores that have a conbusinesses get more exposure nection to American Express, during one of the biggest shop- some merchants who do not ping weekends of the year,” accept the American Express the American Express website card have planned special sales said. “Last year, over 100 mil- for the day. lion people came out to shop at independently owned small businesses on the day. Now, in its third year, Small Business Saturday will be even bigger. American Express is offering free and easyBy Dr. Jeff Van Treese to-use tools to help small businesses get the most omplex biological events occur out of the day and tools for in the mouth during pregnancy consumers to show their as they do all over the body. support.” Hormonal changes increase the potential Shoppers with American for inflammation, make the mouth more Express cards can get a susceptible to infection, and can sensitize the $10 credit on their bills gag reflex. As a result, it may be difficult for when they purchase $10 some women to brush their teeth properly in items on Small Business during the first trimester of pregnancy. Saturday from merchants An old adage used to be, “a tooth lost for who accept the card. Card each child.” In an holders must register their unhealthy mouth, cards in advance at www. this may not be AmericanExpress.com. far from the truth Many shopkeepers put because periodontal signs in their windows, (gum) disease can announcing their participaprogress very rapidly tion in the special promoduring pregnancy. tion. While most particiAside from the mother losing a tooth, current research has shown periodontal Jeff Van Treese, D.D.S. that disease may pose a threat to the unborn child. Gum disease can cause premature delivery and low birth-weight infants. For these reasons, dental care before and during pregnancy is extremely important.

The truck burned in the garage where it had been placed for the night. The blaze was discovered by Edwin Quinlin who lives nearby and saw the flames through the garage windows. 50 years Nov. 27, 1963 DALLAS – A county grand jury today returned an indictment of murder with malice against flashy Jack Ruby, who shot President Kennedy’s accused assassin. Ruby, a striptease nightclub operator, shot Lee Harvey Oswald on Sunday while millions of Americans watched on live television. The shooting took place while Oswald was being brought out of city jail under heavy guard to be taken to a maximum security cell at the county jail. ––––– DEGRAFF – William Riek, junior high school social studies teacher and pastor of Huntsville Presbyterian Church, retold the story of President Kennedy’s funeral to his classes Tuesday. He and Mrs. Riek, teacher in Riverside elementary school and their daughter, Carol, 3, were present at Arlington when the President was buried. The couple left at 9 p.m. Sunday and arrived in Washington at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Also present at the ceremonies was Roger W. Cloud, speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, who accompanied Gov. James A. Rhodes to the nation’s capital. Both men marched in the funeral procession from the White House to St. Marys Church.

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Regular dental care is an essential part of pregnancy planning. Once it has been determined that pregnancy exists, a careful discussion should occur between the treating dentist and the mother. The choice to complete dental treatment during pregnancy, to what extent, and when to do it must be made by each mother after careful consultation with her dentist and obstetrician. The mother’s routine dental hygiene schedule should be maintained. If possible, any essential dental care should be performed during the second trimester. The stages of pregnancy are usually Elective dental care such as whitening, described as trimesters, or 3-month periods. makeover procedures, etc., should probably During the first trimester, the baby’s critical be planned for sometime after delivery. organs and life-maintaining systems are formed. Usually, this period is considered Jeffery R. Van Treese, D.D.S. has been the most critical period during which any providing comprehensive dentistry and caring elective dental care should be avoided and for patients in Sidney since 1987. His practice only non-invasive emergency dental care is located at 2627 Broadway Avenue in Sidney. should be provided. The second trimester is For a free consultation, he may be reached at usually considered to be the “safe” period for 937-492-6984 or info@drvantreese.com dental care because the baby is growing and the critical systems are already developed. Funding for this article provided by Dr. Van Treese as a service. Contents of this article is not intended Elective dental care should again be avoided community to provide personal medical advice, which should be in the third trimester because stress from obtained directly from a dentist or other healthcare dental therapy could potentially induce professional. ©2013 Creativedge Marketing. All rights premature labor, and the anatomy of the reserved.

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Sidney Daily News My name is Kathleen Maynard and I am the mother of William (Bill) Trapp Jr. who passed away recently. As you may know, my son was accused of murdering his brother Gregg in 1998. I have never given my or Bill’s side of the story: As Bill has passed away I am now free to divulge details of what occurred. Bill was indicted and he was in jail for almost one year. The prosecution insists that Bill’s medical condition is what prompted them to drop the charges; nothing could be further from the truth. Their whole case was built on conjecture with no physical evidence. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case. At a certain point in the case, the Detectives believed that my son Bill was responsible for my other son’s murder. The only person convicted in this has been Vance Short. Of course Vance was convicted many years ago of Tampering with Evidence as a result of him throwing a bag of evidence from the murder scene into the woods behind the house. As soon as my son was murdered, I told the detectives that I believed that Vance Short was responsible for Greggy’s death. At that time, Detective Henry told me that Vance was not involved as he was a “snitch” for them. I disagreed with them but they insisted that Vance had nothing to do with my son’s murder. At the point where Bill became a suspect, he was interviewed for several hours and given a polygraph test. Although I was never shown the results of the test, the detectives said that the results were inconclusive. Then years later they then interpreted that as Bill was not being truthful. As you know, my son had a federal lawsuit filed against several agencies. His attorney in Dayton, Ohio, hired a retired FBI expert to administer a polygraph test on Bill earlier this year. He did not tell Bill he was being tested until he arrived for the test. Bill willingly took the test and I have attached a copy of the results of the test with this letter. The test concluded that my son had nothing to do with Gregg’s murder. In fact, when informed of how the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department administered the polygraph test, the FBI agent concluded that the Sheriff’s Department did not administer the test properly. This brings me back to the year that Bill spent in the Shelby County Jail. The prosecution offered him plea bargains that he continually turned down. Bill’s words never changed. He was always adamant that he had nothing to do with Gregg’s death and he turned down their many plea bargains offers. Less than a week before the trial was to begin, the prosecution offered Bill a Alford Plea if he admitted to having some part in Greggy’s murder. His sentence would have been time served and he would have been set free. Bill refused this plea and told them that he was talking the case to be heard by a jury of his peers. Shortly after that, the prosecution dropped the case and Bill was set free because they knew that they did not have a case. I am sick and tired of the Prosecution’s lies by saying that they dropped the case because of Bill’s medical condition. The trial was ready to begin and it would have lasted about one week. Yes, Bill did have serious medical conditions. While in jail, Bill’s kidneys began failing him and he had to begin dialysis. One week would not have mattered at that point. The prosecution knew as we did that they did not have any evidence and they would lose the trial. Bill worked most of his life and was receiving Social Security Disability and he had Medicare insurance. They could have put him on electronic home detention during the trial and his medical bills would have been paid by us and his Medicare. In an article you recently printed, a representative from the Prosecution said that Bill was given better care at jail then he received at my house. This is a bold face lie. Contact me and I will sign a release of information and you can contact Bill’s doctors as to who gave Bill Better care. Bill’s kidneys worked fine until he spent some months in the county jail. He never had kidney problems before that time. Bill was a double amputee below the knees and he was forced to crawl on his knees in and out of the Sheriff’s Department van to and from medical treatments. He was not given a special diet in the jail. They took out certain foods that were served other prisoners. But they did not order or get made special meals for people with diabetes. Finally, evidence found by the investigator hired by Bill’s public defender, Tim Sell, shows that the case was botched from the beginning. The autopsy was not conducted properly and they failed to interview several witnesses. Their only “evidence” was that Vance Short accused Bill of being involved. Throughout the investigation, Vance Short changed his story several times and identified different people as the person responsible for Greg’s death. Of course by the time my son was murdered, Vance was already a two time convicted felon. The prosecution indicated that they had a female witness who beard Bill and Vance talking about Greggy’s murder after the fact. I am not going to name this witness but this person was interviewed by the investigator hired by Tim Sell and the person denied ever saying that. In fact, the witness had told the detectives several years ago that Vance was the one responsible for Greggy’s death. Now as I sit here looking out my back porch along the Miami River, the leaves are falling and the holiday season is fast approaching. This would normally be a happy time but it is not for me. Both my sons are now dead. I blame the Shelby County Sheriff’s detectives who were working at that time as partially responsible for Bill’s death. Their poorly conducted investigation and the Attorney General’s malicious and unfounded prosecution has now cost my son his life. After his kidneys failed while in the Shelby County Jail, he was only able to hold on so long. He developed a heart problem this year and died after the operation. I would like to add that I have known people that work and have worked for the Sheriff’s Department. They were good people and there are good people that currently work there. This is not meant toward them, only the upper level of the current corrupt regime running the department. Having said that, I refuse to sit here anymore and let them kick dirt on me and besmirch the name of my son, Bill. They had their chance to try Bill and they chose to drop the case out of cowardice. My son Bill died a free man and an innocent man. R. L. EMMONS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 842-A EAST FRANKLIN STREET DAYTON, OHIO 45459 (937) 438-0500 • FAX (937) 438-0577 CINCINNATI (513) 683-0933 CONFIDENTIAL POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION REPORT April 26, 2013 Dwight D. Brannon, Esq. 130 W Second St, Ste 900 Dayton, OH 45402 Dear Mr. Brannon: On April 25, 2013, your client William Trapp, Jr. voluntarily took a polygraph examination at the office of R.L. Emmons and Associates. Mr. Trapp had been charged criminally in the gun shot death of his brother and was incarcerated for nearly a year awaiting trial. In January, 2012 the charges were dismissed, without prejudice, in the Shelby County Court. Before the pre-test interview, Mr. Trapp signed a permission form indicating he was voluntarily taking the examination and that form will be retained in our case file. In the polygraph recordings there were definite indications of truthfulness when Mr. Trapp answered the pertinent test questions: 1) Do you know who murdered your brother? Answer: No 2) Did you murder your brother? Answer: No 3) Did you wipe that gun clean? Answer: No 4) Did you shoot your brother? Answer: No Therefore it is my opinion, based upon the polygraph examination of William Trapp Jr. that he is telling the truth to the pertinent questions. Respectfully, R.L. EMMONS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Richard L. Emmons, A.C.P. Member:

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LEGALS Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. John F. Pellman, et al., Defendant No. 13CV000165 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 1011 Evergreen Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on December 18, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 01-26-01-106-001 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1824, Page 756 Said Premises Located at 1011 Evergreen Drive, Sidney, OH 45365

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LEGALS SHERIFF`S SALE OF REAL ESTATE CASE NO.: 13CV0046 Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff vs. Terry Valentine, aka, Terry Lee Valentine, et al., Defendants

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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO: In pursuance of an Order of Sale to me directed from said Court in the above entitled action, I offer for sale at public auction, to be held on the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described premises: A copy of the complete legal description can be obtained at the Shelby County Recorder's Office, OR Volume 5, Page 49. Said Premises Located at 843 Merri Lane, Sidney, OH 45365 APPRAISED AT: $36,000.00 TERMS OF SALE: TEN PERCENT (10%) OF SHERIFF'S APPRAISAL DOWN AT THE TIME OF SALE. BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. ANY SUM NOT PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10.00%) PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF SALE. John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio CARLISLE, McNELLIE & RINI CO., L.P.A. By: Richard J. Feuerman Attorney for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44122 (216) 360-7200 November 27, December 4, 11

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LEGALS Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff vs. Barbara J. Clark aka Barbara Clark, et al., Defendant No. 12CV000357 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 1334 Park Street, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on December 18, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 01-1826408.026 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1717, Page 225 Said Premises Located at 1334 Park Street, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $54,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days Sheriff John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, OH

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO: In pursuance of an Order of Sale to me directed from said Court in the above entitled action, I offer for sale at public auction, to be held on the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described premises: A copy of the complete legal description can be obtained at the Shelby County Recorder's Office, OR Volume 860, Page 81. Said Premises Located at 8430 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, OH 45845 APPRAISED AT: $99,000.00 TERMS OF SALE: TEN PERCENT (10%) OF SHERIFF'S APPRAISAL DOWN AT THE TIME OF SALE. BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. ANY SUM NOT PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10.00%) PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF SALE. John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio CARLISLE, McNELLIE & RINI CO., L.P.A. By: James L. Sassano Attorney for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44122 (216) 360-7200 November 27, December 4, 11 LEGALS

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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF JOHN DUNLAP & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS AGAINST CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of October, 2013, John Dunlap & Associates, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Corporation”), having its principal office in Shelby County, Ohio, by resolution of its Shareholder, elected to dissolve and wind up its affairs and that a Certificate of Dissolution was filed by the Corporation in the office of the Secretary of State of Ohio on the 25th day of November, 2013. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1701.87, notice is hereby given to each known creditor and to each person that has a claim against the Corporation, including claims that are conditional, unmatured, or contingent upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of future events, including the following: 1) All claims made shall be presented in writing and shall identify the claimant and contain sufficient information to reasonably inform the Corporation of the substance of the claim. 2) The mailing address to which a claim must be sent is: John Dunlap & Associates, Inc., Attn: John A. Dunlap, President, 615 Westover Avenue, Sidney, Ohio 45365. 3) The deadline by which the Corporation must receive the claim is sixty (60) days after the date this notice is given. 4) The claim will be barred if the Corporation does not receive the claim by the deadline. 5) The Corporation may make distributions to other creditors or claimants, including distributions to shareholders of the Corporation, without further notice to the claimant. Prepared by: Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer A Legal Professional Association 40 North Main Street 1900 Kettering Tower Dayton, Ohio 45423

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LEGALS

The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the Second floor lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse, in Sidney, Ohio, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. oʼclock P.M., the following described real estate, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND AT THE SHELBY COUNTY RECORDERʼS OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12468 Shroyer Road, Maplewood, Ohio 45340 PROPERTY OWNER: Jimmy F. Yost and Robin R. Yost aka Robin P. Yost PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: Volume 346, Page 142 on August 5, 1996 PP#: 44-14-25-301-002 Said Premises Appraised at $141,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds of the appraised value. 10% of purchase price down on day of sale, cash or certified check, balance on confirmation of sale. REIMER, ARNOVITZ, CHERNEK & JEFFREY CO., L.P.A. Callie J. Channell (Reg. #0089024) Attorney for Plaintiff November 27, December 4, 11

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LEGALS Sheriffs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Section 2329.25 The State of Ohio, Shelby County JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. Chad J. Remaklus, et al., Defendant No. 11CV000390 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December, 2013 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and Township of Cynthian, to wit: Situate in the County of Shelby, State of Ohio, and in the Township of Cynthian, and bounded and described as follows: Situated in the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Four (4) East, Cynthian Township, Shelby County, Ohio, being part of a 40 acre tract described in Deed Records Volume 146, Page 540, in the office of the Shelby County Recorder, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a spike found called over a stone at the Northwest corner of said Northwest quarter and in the intersection of Loy Road and Darke-Shelby Road; thence South 0 degrees 45' 15" East along the West line of said quarter and along Darke-Shelby Road 380.00 feet to a spike set, being the true Point of Beginning for the tract herein described; thence North 89 degrees 15' 07" East along a new division line 621.40 feet to a point in the centerline of an existing ditch, witness an iron pin set South 89 degrees 15' 07" West 30.00 feet; thence South 28 degrees 30' 17" East along a new division line and along said ditch 186.46 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 5 degrees 45' 43" East along a new division line and along said ditch 227.87 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 55 degrees 35' 49" West along a new division line and along said ditch 93.84 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 83 degrees 18' 52" West along a new division line and along said ditch 231.95 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 89 degrees 15' 07" West along a new division line 420.00 feet to a spike set on the West line of said quarter and in said road; thence North 0 degrees 45' 15" West along said West line along said road 414.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.715 acres, more or less. 6.563 acres exclusive of road right-of-way, being subject to legal highways and other easements of record. Bearings for the above description are based upon the North line of the Northeast quarter of Section 21 (North 89 degrees 15' 00" East) per prior survey. The above description was written and surveyed by James F. Stayton, Registered Surveyor #6739 from a survey plat made August 17, 2000. The above survey is recorded in Plat Book Volume 29, Page 51, in the office of the Shelby County Recorder. Said Premises Located at 7904 Darke Shelby County, Yorkshire, OH 45388

TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit

John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio

November 27, December 4, 11 LEGALS

Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County OSGOOD STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL DELOYE, ET AL, Defendants. CASE NO.: 13-CV-122 In pursuant of an Order of Sale dated October 28, 2013, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse, in Sidney, Ohio, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December, 2013, at 10:00 oʼclock A. M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney, to-wit: Part of the NW ¼ of Section 18, T 10, R 5 E, Cynthian Township, Shelby County, Ohio: Beginning at an iron pin found in the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of said Section 18; Thence N 89 deg. 49' 59" W, along the south line of said northwest quarter (Basinburg Rd.), 512.00 ft. to a P.K. Nail in the center of S.R. 66;

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Said Premises Appraised at $156,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

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CITIFINANCIAL, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ALICE D. HICKS aka ALICE DARLINE HICKS aka ALICE D. MORRISON aka ALICE DARLINE MORRISON, et al., Defendants. Case No. 13CV000049 In pursuant of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Courthouse, in Sidney, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December, 2013, at 10:00 oʼclock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney, to wit: Situated in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio: Being Inlot Number One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-One (1131) in the Wagnerʼs Park Addition to said City. Said Premises Located at: 544 Rauth Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $33,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Terms of Sale: 10% down day of sale John R. Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio JOSHUA J. EPLING (SC#0079568) Attorney for Plaintiff November 27, December 4, 11

Thence N 13 deg. 57' 00" E, along said center, 138.87 ft. to a point; Thence N 01 deg. 12' 00" E, along said center, 208.94 ft. to a P.K. Nail; Thence S 87 deg. 59' 00" E, 476.77 ft. to an iron pin on the East line of said northwest quarter; Thence S 00 deg. 24' 29" W, along said east line, 328.39 ft. to the place of beginning. Containing 3.743 acres more or less, being subject to all legal highways and easements of record, and being part of the premises recorded in Volume 326, Page 152 of the Shelby County Deed Records. Plat recorded in Volume 23, Page 862. Address: 8548 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845 Parcel No.: 03-1718178.010 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 334, Page 15 Said Premises is Located at: 8548 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, OH 45845. Said Premises is Appraised at $138,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that appraised amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% will be due on the day of the purchase and the remainder will be due at the confirmation of the sale using cash, bank money order, or certified check made payable to Shelby County Sheriff's Office. FAULKNER, GARMHAUSEN, KEISTER & SHENK A Legal Professional Association Attorney Joshua A. Koltak (0078164) John R. Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio

November 27, December 4, 11

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Auction Location: Realty 2000 Office, 100 South Main Sidney, Ohio Basic Terms and Conditions: The property has been appraised for $99,000 and must sell for at least 2/3rds of the appraised value. Therefore, the minimum acceptable bid shall be $66,000. The successful bidder shall enter into a purchase agreement immediately following the auction and make an earnest payment of 10% of the sales price. The payment may be made in the form of cash or bankable check. The earnest payment will be returned at closing. There will be no financing contingencies of any kind. Closing shall occur within 30 days of the auction. Taxes and assessments pro-rated to date of closing (i.e. long proration method) Property is being sold in AS-IS condition without warranty or representation. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for evidence of title Purchaser may require. Owner will provide at closing a duly executed and recordable Fiduciary Deed to the purchaser subject to and excepting real estate taxes, restrictions and easements of record, road right of way and zoning ordinances. Terms of the purchase agreement supersede the terms of this notice and any other terms or representations Realty 2000 Group is the exclusive agent for the seller.

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“Michelle A. Basil, Administrator of the Estate of Dan A. Edwards, deceased v. Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association, etc., et al., Case No. 2013-CVA-010, Probate Court, Shelby County, Ohio” Michelle A. Basil, Administrator Joseph A. Chrisman, Attorney for Administrator. Auctioneer: Thomas Roll, 937-638-7847 Brokerage: Realty 2000 Group

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In pursuant of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Courthouse, in Sidney, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December , 2013, at 10:00 oʼclock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney, to wit:

Tom Roll Auctioneer/Realtor

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D., Plaintiff, vs. JOHN DOE, SPOUSE OF WANDA TAYLOR aka WANDA L. TAYLOR, IF MARRIED (NAME UNKNOWN), et al., Defendants. Case No. 12CV000244

Said Premises Located at: 10011 Millcreek Road, Sidney, OH 45365

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Said Premises Appraised at $39,000.00 And cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

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Terms of Sale: 10% down day of sale John R. Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Colette S. Carr (SC#0075097) Attorney for Plaintiff

November 27, December 4, 11

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Gossip in supervisor’s clothing Dear Annie: My supervisor is cause for such rumors to rarely states his desires clearly. take hold, and if so, correct it. But if I take the initiative or ask Still, it is no excuse for your him to clarify, he makes me feel supervisor to spread gossip. like an idiot. He is condescendHe also seems ineffectual as ing and highly critical of most a leader, because he does not people. He also is a nonstop make his wishes clear and gossip. He has portrayed me stifles attempts by employto others as racist, womanizing Annie’s ees to clarify. Normally, these and incompetent. Mailbox would be issues to document He has control over my payand then discuss with human able time and my vacation Kathy Mitchell resources or the supervisor’s requests. He has the ear of & Marcy Sugar boss. However, if you worry management and lives in the that doing so will create more same neighborhood as many of my problems, you have two choices: co-workers. I fear that bringing any Either conduct yourself in a way that of this up for discussion will create a is beyond reproach and do your best level of retaliation far worse than the to put up with it, or start looking for existing reality. Any suggestions? -- another job. Kansas Dear Annie: I love your column Dear Kansas: First, examine your and hope you can clear something up own behavior to see whether there for me. What is the correct thing to do

when sending a sympathy card? It seems that most death notices these days suggest donating to a favorite charity “in lieu of flowers.” But is it OK just to send a card? Should money always be enclosed? My friend says yes, but I had never heard of this. Is this a religious custom or popular in certain parts of our country? I get a different answer every time I ask someone. -- Casper, Wyo. Dear Casper: A sympathy card is always appropriate, and no, you do not have to enclose money. If the bereaved is struggling financially, it is a kindness to send something to help defray funeral costs, but it is absolutely not mandatory. A donation to a charitable organization is a suggestion and also not required. The point is to express your condolences. Anything beyond that is up to you.

Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013: This year you will express strong social needs, yet you still will maintain your responsibilities. Others will respond positively. You easily could be witness to a major wish or desire becoming a reality. If you are single, you will spread your wings, network and meet many different types of people. You will date until you meet someone you want to be with. Give yourself the gift of time. Do not rush into commitment. If you are attached, you could become far more social as a couple and love every moment. LIBRA knows how to make you smile. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-Soso; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You are ready for turkey. You inadvertently make others smile, which helps them get into the Thanksgiving mood. You might not be up for spending time away from home. Curl up with a good book and make it early. Tonight: Visit with an old pal. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You efficiently will clear out a lot of work and/or errands. It appears as if you are assuming a strong role in the holiday celebrations. Someone might surprise you with a phone call later today. Make time to visit with this person. Tonight: Get into the holiday spirit.

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dragging your feet today. When it dawns on you that morning seems close to tomorrow is Thanksgiving, impossible. Indulge yourself and friends start calling, by getting in an extra hour your mood will perk up. Visit of sleep or by taking a nap with someone you rarely later. By late afternoon, have an opportunity to see. you will be joining friends Share some cheer together. and celebrating the holiday Tonight: More friends swirl with people you enjoy a lot. around you. Tonight: Get ready to greet SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) a friend. HHHH Prioritize and move CANCER (June 21-July 22) forward. You have a lot of ground to cover. You also will HHHH You’ll smile a lot want some special time with today, even if you’re very a visiting friend or relative. busy. In your book, being You might choose not to together with family and share everything that is on friends is a perfect recipe your mind. Tonight: Let go for living well. Catch up on and just do what you want. news, as an out of town friend appears on the scene. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) Remember, people count HHH Requests continue more than turkey. Tonight: to flood your desk, and Happy at home. you might feel as if you do LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) not want to decline. You HHH Last-minute errands and an important purchase will surprise yourself and could occupy part of the day. say “no” midday to late afternoon. You might see Later in the day, you’ll let someone who you want go of other responsibilities to sit down with and visit. in order to start enjoying your Thanksgiving activities. Tonight: You might have an impromptu party. Many of you will be getting CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) together with friends. Tonight: Catch up on others’ HHHH Many of you might be news. taking off for Thanksgiving. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If you are not, you could opt for a new adventure that HHHH You’ll wake up ready allows more openness about to go. Complete matters the holiday and between that have little to do with you and others. Resist Thanksgiving but need to be done. You might surprise thinking about Christmas and spending more money. yourself at how quickly you Tonight: Stay in the present. free yourself up. An office AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) party might be in order. Tonight: Honor the holiday HHHH You naturally will by kicking up your heels. gravitate to one person at LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) a time to socialize, which HHHH You might be is not your normal style. HHH Getting started this

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