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Pearl Harbor remembrances being sought PIQUA — Next month will mark the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Piqua Daily Call would like to publish recollections of local residents of Dec. 7, 1941.

Where were you when you learned of the attack?

How did it change your life? How did it change the United States?

Please submit the recollections of up to 300 words by email to tmillhouse@dailycall.com or by mail to the Piqua Daily Call, 310 Spring St., Piqua, OH 45356 by Tuesday.

Please include a telephone number for contact to obtain a photograph to be used with the story to be published Dec. 7

PIQUA — Preston Shepard knows all about adventure. Every since he was a young boy, Shepard has loved a good challenge.

After a fall left him in a wheelchair, he wasn’t about to let his

adventures end.

Shepard, 42, was involved with motocross growing up and “climbed mountains … walked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon” and always had an adventurous spirit.

The son of Jim and Becky (Ball) Shepard, of Piqua, Shepard has an 8-year-old daughter, Coby.

When an accident in 2008 left him in a wheelchair, Shepard was determined not to let his physical challenges define who

Preston Shepard is shown above kayaking at TAASC Adventure Center Twin Lakes Dublin in July 2010. He is now an ACA certified kayaking instructor, despite injuries he sustained in a 2008 accident that left him in a wheelchair.

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PIQUA — Those interested in how the government works will soon have the opportunity to take part in a citiwww.dailycall.com zens governOnline Poll ment academy.

This 10Go to www.daily week class will call.com to answer begin in March this week’s Online that will inPoll question: clude tours of Is Black Friday a tradition in your family? city departments and end Yes: 14% with a mock No: 86% c o m m i s s i o n HUFF meeting.

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6-8-7 Along with being educational, ■ Pick 4 Numbers the citizens academy will take 3-8-6-6 members through various faciliDay Drawings: MIKE ULLERY/STAFF PHOTO ties such as the local sewage FOR PHOTO REPRINTS, GO TO WWW.DAILYCALL.COM ■ Midday 3 Cathy Richard and her daughter Jenni, of Minster, make their way through the Miami Valley Centre Mall treatment plant.

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Service learning message explained at conference

BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@dailycall.com COLUMBUS — Springcreek Primary School Principal Molly Hay and two students attended the Ohio School Boards Association Conference in Columbus earlier this month.

Hay and students

Alyssa Keeler and Karl Gapriel, who represented Springcreek K-Kids, presented “Service Learning and Curriculum” at the conference, which was held Nov. 13-16 and was attended by more than 10,000 people.

The Springcreek K-Kids is the student leadership group at the primary school and is sponsored with the help for Piqua Kiwanis.

Hay enlisted in the help of Keeler and Gapriel, for-

mer Spingcreek K-Kids members. They helped present the service learning and curriculum message, which is an educational tie-in that aims to incorporate more math, writing and reading into the curriculum.

“As people arrived to our booth, they (Keeler and Gapriel) would explain their role in K-Kids and some of the projects PROVIDED PHOTO we did throughout the Karl Gapriel, left, and Alyssa Keeler, stand in front of year and how we used their booth at the recent Ohio School Boards AssoSee K-Kids/Page 4 ciation Conference in Columbus earlier this month.

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Obituaries Carr of Fletcher; one brother, Robert Bynum of Panama; and six grandchildren, Haley, Hannah and Hunter Cohee, all of Russia and Shelby, Ben and Sarah Bynum, all of Piqua.

Bill graduated from Sidney High School in 1959. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Piqua. He worked at Copperweld in Piqua for 30 years before retiring.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are handled by being Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.

Joanne Reed MURRELLS INLET, S.C. — Joanne Reed, 80, of Murrells Inlett, S.C., died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

Born in Troy, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Helen Ransom.

Mrs. Reed was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Piqua.

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael and brothers, Reed; Richard, William and Robert Ransom.

Survivors include her husband, Donald G. Reed of Murrells Inlet; daughter, M. Patricia DePace of New Jersey; son, David J. Reed and his wife Gerri

Anne of Colorado and daughter, Linda A. Wansbrough and her husband James of Toronto, Canada; and grandchildren, Mitch and Brett DePace of New Jersey, Jackson Reed of Colorado and Kristen and Kory Wansbrough of Toronto, Canada.

A memorial service will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church.

Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries donations Memorial may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church Building Fund, 542 Cypress Ave. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, Murrells Inlet, is in charge of the arrangements.

K-Kids Continued from page 1 reading and math to complete some of them,” Hay said. “They also had the opportunity to walk around to other booths and get some new ideas to bring back to Piqua schools.”

Hay said she wanted Keeler and Gapriel to come along with her because they went through an entire year of the program while the current thirdgraders at Springcreek

have not done so.

Presently, Springcreek K-Kids, in its fourth year, has approximately 65 third-grade student members, Hay said.

The program matches volunteers with students to work together through the prescribed reading program to significantly increase the student’s reading skills in comprehension and fluency, according to the school district.

Employees evacuated at Hartzell Propeller plant PIQUA — A malfunctioning air filter led to the evacuation of workers Friday night at the Hartzell Propeller plant at 1 Propeller Place.

Piqua firefighters were called to the plant at about 4 p.m. when a malfunctioning air filter led to the emission of acidic acid and carbon monoxide, leading to the evacuation of about 10 employees, according to Capt. Chad Kennedy.

Kennedy said there was a stubborn fire at the bottom of the hopper which

was difficult to get at, resulting in firefighters being on the scene for about six hours.

There were no injuries, Kennedy said. An estimate of damage has not been determined.

He said operations at the plant were expected to resume today.

FT. LORAMIE — Ruth Ann (Berning) Voisard, 82, of Newport Road, Ft. Loramie, passed away of natural causes, Thanksgiving evening, Thursd a y , N o v.

2 4 , VOISARD 2011, at Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney. She was born Oct. 23, 1929, in St. Patrick, to the late Aloysius and Rosetta (Baumer) Berning. On May 6, 1950, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Piqua, Ruth married Robert J. Voisard who preceded her in death on July 9, 2006.

Surviving are six children, David and Marilyn Voisard, Mary Jane Jones, Norbert and Barbara Voisard, Gary and Rhonda Voisard all of Sidney, Rick and Dorothy Voisard of Piqua and Betty and Jeff Watkins of Sidney; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; one sibling, Thomas and Mary Lou Berning of Sidney; as well as brothers- and sisters-in-law, Walter Coulter of California, Rose and Roy Henry of Versailles, Jenny Voisard of Russia, Helen and Francis McEldowney of Versailles, Cyril Voisard

of Bradford, Judy Voisard of Versailles and Royce Smith of Versailles.

She was preceded in death by five siblings, Georgine Westerheide, Mary Ann Coulter, Betty, Maurice and Dorothy Berning.

Ruth attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was a member of the Newport Sportsman Club, Covington Eagles Ladies Auxillary and the Sidney VFW Ladies Auxillary Post 4239. A 1947 graduate of Anna High School, Ruth was a homemaker. She was known for her “Voisard Rolls” and home baked goods. Years ago she had also been a cook-baker for the former Seger’s and Mauri’s restaurants. In her leisure, Ruth enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and computer games.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Newport with the Rev. Fr. Steven Shoup presiding.

Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Gehret Funeral Home, Ft. Loramie.

Memorials may be made to the Ft. Loramie Rescue Squad or charity of donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com

Pilot in crash identified STAFF REPORT WEST MILTON — The victim of a plane crash Wednesday night near West Milton has been identified as the pilot, Clovis Dawson, 70, Marion County, according to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office.

Mr. Dawson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported by the Miami County Coroner’s Office to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab for an autopsy, reports said.

The Beechcraft 23 registered out of the Columbus area went down in a corn stubble field at about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday a 1/2 mile south of Emerick Road and 1/3 mile east of Rangeline

Road, according to reports.

The wreckage was found after about 40 minutes by the West Milton and Laura fire departments.

The scene was processed and secured by the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Traffic Safety Board were contacted in reference to the crash, and will investigate the cause of the crash.

According to reports, Mr. Dawson left the Phillipsburg Airport earlier in the evening and was returning to the Columbus area.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Miami County Sheriff’s Office at 440-6085 or 91-1.

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of the 1950s and 1960s.

Ernest also went to Anna Schools and was there during the earthquake. He went into the Army in September of 1946. He trained as a heavy machine gunner and parachutist and qualified gliderman by July 26 of the same year. Then discharged Feb. 21, 1948. In 1955, he entered the Ohio National Guard, commissioned in 1956 to second lieutenant, to first lieutenant in 1959 and to captaincy by Oct. 28, 1964. In September 1963, he was one of the two top officials of the Old Company G, stationed at the Sidney Armory. He became a platoon leader and second in command as part of the unit located in St. Marys. He was then assigned to Battalion Headquarters in 1963. He was executive officer of Battalion B in Piqua.

His children stated that he was their personal guru, able to answer and explain all things. He was a gentle person but “when he said something we did it … no questions asked.”

He was a gift from God to all his family.

In keeping with Ernest’s wishes, his body will be cremated. Their will be no public visitation. There will be a public celebration of life memorial from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Plattsville Community Center in Plattsville.

Memorials may be made to Wilson Hospice Care, the Alpha Center or St. Jude’s Hospital in memory of Ernest Milton Fogt. Condolences may be expressed to the Fogt family at w w w. c r o m e s f h . c o m .

Arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney.

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SIDNEY — Ernest Milton Fogt, 83, 8601 Lochard Road, passed away Mond a y , Nov. 21, 2011, at 10:45 p.m. at his residence.

H e w a s born on Oct. 18, 1928, in FOGT Sidney, the son of the late Wilbur and E. (Christman) Fogt.

Left to feel the empty hole in their hearts are his wife of 63 years, Charmane L. (Skinner) Fogt and six children and their spouses, Craig Milton Fogt and fiance, Beckey, of Newport, Melody Kay Voisinet, of Piqua, Bruce V.Fogt and wife, Jolene, of Sidney, Sherry Y. Pottorf and husband, Douglas, of Sidney, Diana L. Lockhart and husband, Frank, of Tipp City, and Dawn C. Queen and husband, Roger, of Piqua; 22 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren; one brother, Robert Fogt, of Chicago, Ill.; sisters, Mary Jane Shinn and husband, Bob, of Indiana, Janice Reifstahl, of Wapakoneta, Kathy Helman, Marjorie Wagle, Alice Brautigam and Barbara Faught, all of Sidney. Preceding him in death was one sister, Ruth Boerger; one brother, James Fogt; and one grandson, Shawn Milton Fogt.

He also will be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews, classmates of Sidney High School class of 1946, from which he was a graduate, Ohio Department of Transportation workers (he retired after working there 37 years) and many National Guard members

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PIQUA — William L. “Bill” Bynum, 70, of Piqua, died at 3:27 a.m. Thursday Nov. 24, 2011, at his residence.

H e w a s born in Sidney on May 1, 1941, to the BYNUM late Albert and Goldie (Hook) Bynum. On June 15, 1963, in Sidney, he married Grace M. Martin. She preceded him in death Jan. 18, 2010.

Bill is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and James Cohee of Russia; one son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Chrissy Bynum of Piqua; two sisters, Helen Johnston of Troy and Betty

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Local seniors receive Math Medal Award MIAMI COUNTY — Ten high-achieving Miami County high school seniors received the Honda/OSU Partnership Math Medal Award from Honda of America Mfg. Inc. and The Ohio State University. The award honors the top senior mathematics student in high schools near Honda operations in central and southwest Ohio for their achievements in mathematics courses throughout high school.

Math Medal recipients from Miami County and their high schools are Maxwell Conover, Troy Christian High School; Caitlyn Crawford, Covington High School; Bethany Tippecanoe Feitshans, High School; Andrea Fetters, Milton-Union High School; Cody Fox, Troy City High School; Jacob Hawkins, Miami East High School; Daniel Keck, Piqua High School; Mary Larson, Newton High School; Brianna Marlatt, Bethel High School; and Austin Sell, Bradford High School.

This is the eighth anniversary of the Math Medal Awards, presented by the Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program.

This year 138 seniors, the highest number yet, received the award.

The Central Ohio Region Math Medal Award event was held Nov. 3 at Honda of America in Marysville to honor top math students from 15 area counties. Family members, teachers and friends also were invited to the breakfast ceremony to share in honoring the students.

Recognized as their school’s top math student in the Class of 2012, each student received a pewter math medal, plaque and $100 gift card from Honda

Temperatures to drop sharply We’ll be mild again on today, but winds increase a bit. By this evening, the chance of rain also returns, and we're expecting a BIG drop in temperature for the second half of the weekend. Highs will only be in the 40s. High: 60 Low: 44.

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CHILLY WITH CHANCE OF RAIN HIGH: 42

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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday 59 at 3:49 p.m.

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Miami County high school students who received Honda/OSU Partnership Math Medal Awards are (from left) Front Row: Brianna Marlatt, Bethel High School; Andrea Fetters, Milton-Union High School; Mary Larson, Newton High School; and Bethany Feitshans, Tippecanoe High School. Back Row: Caitlyn Crawford, Covington High School; Austin Sell, Bradford High School; Daniel Keck, Piqua High School; Cody Fox, Troy City High School and Maxwell Conover, Troy Christian High School. Not Pictured: Jacob Hawkins, Miami East High School. of America and Ohio State University’s College of Engineering. In addition, the math medal award comes with a $3,000 scholarship opportunity at Ohio State’s College of Engineering for the 2012-13 academic year. Over the past seven years, more than 60 Math Medal recipients have gone on to receive the $3,000 scholarship at Ohio State’s College of Engineering.

“We are grateful that our strong partnership with Honda gives us the opportunity to recognize these talented high school seniors who have studied so hard to achieve their best,” said David B. Williams, dean, Ohio State College of Engineering.

“We hope the Math Medal program encourages these students to consider engineering as a career and to

further their education here at Ohio State.”

The Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program is an unparalleled collaboration between Ohio State and Honda of America that supports initiatives in education, research and public service to positively impact students, faculty, public and private sector practitioners, and the transportation industry as a whole.

“Encouraging students to pursue a career in engineering is vitally important to manufacturing, here in Ohio and throughout the United States,” said Tim Downing, chief engineer at Honda of America. “This partnership with Ohio State has proven to be effective at opening the door to the vast opportunities in the field of engineering.”

Honda operates two auto plants, engine and transmission plants in Ohio, along with a major vehicle research and development center and engineering, logistics and purchasing operations in the state. With 13,500 associates — including more than 1,000 engineers — Honda is one of Ohio’s largest private employers.

Ohio State’s College of Engineering places 17th nationally among public university engineering programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and its nearly 6,700 undergraduate students choose from 14 different engineering majors.

More information about the Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program is available at http://elearn.eng.ohiostate.edu/honda.

Sub-District Parliamentary Procedures contest held CASSTOWN — Recently members of the Miami East FFA Chapter recently participated in the 2011 FFA Greenhand SubDistrict Parliamentary Procedure contest at Hardin-Houston High School. Participants were all first year members of the Miami East FFA Chapter. Other schools competing were Anna, Botkins, Ft. Loramie, Jackson Center, Houston, and Fairlawn.

Participating was Greenhand first period were team members Chair Casey Copeland, Vice Chair Olivia Edgell, Seth Drake, Austin Honeyman, Austin Harlemen, Caleb Johnson, Zach Ostendorf, Nick Woolever, Marley Roberts, Rian Kingrey, Brittany Taylor, Danielle Danielson, and Jayda Burch. They competed in Greenhand Room B and earned a gold rating.

Participating in Greenhand third period were team members Chair

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Davey Wright, Vice Chair Amy Hahn, Emma Rife, Mark Beaty, Adam Everett, Austin McCuistion, and Jennifer Brown. They competed in Greenhand Room A, placed 4th and earned a gold rating.

Participating was a Greenhand sixth period were team members were Chair Jarrett Willoughby, Vice Chair Ashlee Bussen, Allie Patton, Megan Smock, Allyson Supinger, Jessica Barlage, Katelynn Jenkins, Cody Reid, Blane Wagner, Colin Gump, and Brady Anderson. They competed in Greenhand Room B and earned a gold rating.

The students showed their knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure by holding a mock meeting and giving quality discussion on motions. Participants were given two minutes preparation time and asked to demonstrate six parliamentary procedure abilities.

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Piqua Chamber new ‘hub’ for community events calendar PIQUA — As a community service, the Piqua Chamber of Commerce will begin handling the community calendar. This calendar will list events open to the public that are sponsored by not-for-profit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies.

As an added benefit, it will be shared with Channel 5’s “What’s Happening in Piqua” program hosted by Jim Oda and Cheryl Stiefel-Francis.

The community calendar will also be found on the Piqua Chamber website at www.piquaareachamber.com.

Scheduled dates might include events sponsored

by Mainstreet Piqua, YWCA, Piqua Arts Council, city of Piqua Commission meetings, special school events, neighborhood association meetings, etc. Programs or activities limited to members only will not be accepted.

“Piqua needs a designated place to coordinate

events,” said Kathy Sherman, president of the Piqua chamber. “This will help to prevent the overlapping of two fundraisers on the same date and help organizations plan wisely.

Also, it will help to promote events thus making fundraisers more successful and our citizens more informed about city meetings and the fun things to do in Piqua. Event planners will be able to call the Piqua Chamber office or check our website calendar to confirm their proposed date doesn’t conflict with any others.”

If you would like to submit an event for your organization simply contact the Piqua Chamber of Commerce at 773-2765 or email (preferred) k.sherman@piquaareachamber.com. Please include the event name, brief details, date, time, place, ticket information, name of the organization and contact person with phone number.

Library prepares for Project Library Elves PIQUA — Piqua Public Library children’s department is preparing for the fourth annual Project Library Elves. Through this program patrons of the library have the opportunity to purchase a book in the name of someone special and add it to the library’s collection. Those interested may shop from a special tree decorated with all 70 book covers.

In addition all the books are on display and will be available for circulation, complete with book plate after the holidays.

Books are available for

all ages. The collection consists of preschool picture books, books appropriate for grades three through five and a selection for older readers.

The majority of the project books are $15 with some priced at $10 and a few at $20. The Project Library Elves tree is located in the lower level children’s department of the library and everyone is invited to participate.

For further information contact the children’s department at 773-6753 and ask for the library elves.

INFORMATION

Police Beat These are selected incidents provided by the Piqua Police Department.

For a complete listing of all police briefing logs, visit www.piqua o h.org/po lice_briefing_log.htm.

Nov. 17 Telephone harassment: Police responded to the 500 block of Harrison Street after a subject received a text message that contained a photograph of male genitals.

to the Knights Inn, 902 Scot Drive, after a customer reported money stolen from a hotel room.

Theft: Police responded to the 400 block of Young Street after a cell phone and a camera were stolen from a residence.

Accident with no injury: A deer was struck by a motorist at the intersection of Covington Avenue and South Sunset Drive.

Nov. 19

Burglary: Police responded to the 1200 block of Willard Street after a Theft: Police responded residence was entered and

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more than $2,400 and jewelry were stolen from a safe. Police are investigating.

Animal complaint: Police responded to the 400 block of South Downing Street after a brown and white pit bull was running loose. Police were unable to locate the dog.

Nov. 20 Child abuse or neglect: Police responded to the Terrace Creek Apartments, 90 Maryville Lane, on a report “of a female being forced to be a sex slave by her current

boyfriend.” The complainant was “more worried for the welfare of a three year-old-child in the residence.” The reports did not elaborate.

Nov. 21 Criminal mischief: Police responded to the 1800 of West High Street after a complainant parked his vehicle at a business and then left town for a few days. When he returned, he found that someone used a forklift to lift his vehicle up onto concrete blocks.The stranded motorist was not amused.

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WASHINGTON — A year from Election Day, Democrats are crafting a campaign strategy for Vice President Joe Biden that targets the big three political battlegrounds: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, states where Biden might be more of an asset to President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign than the president himself.

The Biden plan underscores an uncomfortable reality for the Obama team. A shaky economy and sagging enthusiasm among Democrats could shrink the electoral map for Obama in 2012, forcing his campaign to depend on carrying the 67 electoral votes up for grabs in the three swing states.

Obama won all three states in 2008. But this time he faces challenges in each, particularly in Ohio and Florida, where voters elected Republican governors in the 2010 midterm elections.

The president sometimes struggles to connect with Ohio and Pennsylvania’s white working-class voters, and Jewish voters who make up a core constituency for Florida Democrats and view him with skepticism.

Biden has built deep ties to both groups during his four decades in national politics, connections that could make a difference.

As a long-serving member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Biden cemented his reputation as an unyielding supporter of Israel, winning the respect of many in the Jewish community. And Biden’s upbringing in a working class, Catholic family from Scranton, Pa., gives him a valuable political intangible: He empathizes with the struggles of blue-collar Americans because his family lived those struggles.

“Talking to blue-collar voters is perhaps his greatest attribute,” said Dan Schnur, a Republican political analyst. “Obama provides the speeches, and Biden provides the blue-collar subtitles.”

While Biden’s campaign travel won’t kick into high gear until next year, he’s already been making stops in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida this fall, speaking at events focused on education, public safety and small businesses and raising campaign cash. Behind the scenes, he’s working the phones with prominent Jewish groups and Catholic organizations in those states, a Democratic official said.

Biden is also targeting organized labor, speaking frequently with union leaders in Ohio ahead of a vote earlier this month on a state law that would have curbed collective bargaining rights for public workers. After voters struck down the measure, Biden traveled to Cleveland to celebrate the victory with union members.

The Democratic official said the vice president will also be a frequent visitor to Iowa and New Hampshire in the coming weeks, seeking to steal some of the spotlight from the Republican presidential candidates blanketing those states ahead of the January caucus and primary.

And while Obama may have declared that he won’t be commenting on the Republican presidential field until there’s a nominee, Biden is following no such rules. He’s calling out GOP candidates by name, and in true Biden style, he appears to be relishing in doing so.

During a speech last month to the Florida Democratic Convention, Biden singled out “Romney and Rick”, criticizing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for saying the government should let the foreclosure crisis hit rock bottom, and hammering Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s assertion that he would send U.S. troops into Mexico.

Julie Pace covers politics for The Associated Press.

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It wasn’t such a grand homecoming I want to pull a social o as fate would have mulligan on all of it. it, on the night of my Just tell everyone, high school alma “Call the cops or shut mater’s homecoming footup!” ball game, I went to what Johny, who apparwould officially qualify as ently knew everyone a “shindig” at the home of at the game, ran into a former classmate, Nick, a fellow we went to with my friends, Dave school with named and Johny Hoskins.

WILL E SANDERS Matt. I hung wa-aaNow, out of my worst Staff Writer aay back, however, on fears and phobias, I can wsanders@dailycall.com account of my mother honestly say that volunrecently having had tarily attending a high school football game at Milton-Union an ugly exchange with the chap on my ranks somewhere between receiving an Facebook wall. Yeah, my mom was on my oral colonoscopy and getting kidnapped Facebook page defending me against this former classmate, who is now workby flesh-eating clowns.

Nevertheless, I’m surely not the only ing for the man as a (possibly gun-totperson to go against my better judgment ing) postal carrier.

Seriously though, let’s give a standing after having a few Willweisers at an impromptu cook out. With that, we navi- ovation to moms for that one. That’s a gated the dark back-alleys to the football classic mom move right there. I’m 32, stadium, where Johny claimed we could and mom is still fighting my battles.

But my harrowing journey to the cenget in free after halftime.

Since we were early, we decided to ob- ter of the dark heart of awkwardness noxiously smoke cigarettes right outside was only beginning, and I should have the gates with all the other nicotine known better.

While walking behind the stands with nuts. We were minding our own business when this terrible woman who was Dave and Nick, my eyes crossed with guarding the gate, and who was flanked those of my former father-in-law. I know by two women of equal terribleness, took he saw me — his eyes locked on like it upon herself to inform other adults heat-seeking missiles — but I didn’t let that smoking on school property is a on like I seen ‘im back. That’s the way I roll. $100 fine.

Plus, when I’m in public, I usually Johny told this woman to call the cops or shut up, which seemed to really cool shove my hands in my pockets and leave her jets. She went back to picking on them there. That way, I don’t accidently people who actually listened to her: chil- give a knee-jerk wave to someone I see in public whom I hate. dren.

After that scene, we all decided to wait That’s why I’ve always admired Johny Hoskins. On a day-to-day basis Johny outside the main gates as the minutes of exudes a certain cavalier attitude best the game ticked down. In retrospect, I displayed in Hollywood action movies. kick myself for that. The game was Johny says the things I am too afraid to winding down. We were standing outside the main gates. My ex father-in-law was say myself.

“Lady,” I wished I would have added, roaming the grounds.

In my head, I heard the theme from “what’s your deal? You guys continually ram school levies down my throat and “Jaws.”

I knew at that moment that the forebilk me out of my hard-earned dime, so why don’t you let me smoke my ciga- cast called for a 100 percent chance of rette, and we can just call it a day, running into my ex-wife.

And sure enough, Dave spotted her. m’kay? A little bit of cigarette smoke never killed anybody. It’s not mustard “Thar she blows,” he called out.

I just stood there nonchalantly smokgas I’m exhaling.”

The problem with visiting a football ing and eating sour chewy candy with a game at the high school you graduated scowl running across my face, ruing the from is that you know going in that it’s day I decided to make my grand homegoing to be a sure-fire hotbed of awk- coming. ward encounters with a batch of life’s To contact Will E Sanders, visit his webmore undesired individuals.

I get sick of carelessly asking the site at willesanders.com, or send him an email at wille@willesanders.com. To find same questions.

Let it be known from this point for- out more about Will E Sanders and read ward: I don’t care what you do, what you features by other Creators Syndicate writhave been up to all of these years or if ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Synyou believe the moon is made of cheese. dicate website at www.creators.com.

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Excerpts of recent editorials of interest from Ohio newspapers: The Lima News The editorial pages of the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, 3,000 miles removed from the scene, over the weekend joined in the growing criticism of California’s wasteful and costly proposed high-speed rail system. We hate to keep saying we told you so, but those in Ohio who still push for such wasteful spending here should take note.

The Washington Post said in a Nov. 12 editorial: “Things just went from bad to worse for high-speed passenger rail in California. After the Golden State’s voters approved a $9 billion bullet-train bond issue in 2008, officials said they could build an 800mile system by 2020, for $35.7 billion. The cost projection now, as issued by the state Nov. 1: $98.5 billion. …”

And the Wall Street Journal in a Nov. 13 editorial had this to say: “California Gov. Jerry Brown must have loved ‘The Little Engine That Could’ as a kid. Last week his state’s high-speed rail authority released a new business plan that estimates its 500-mile bullet train from San Francisco to Anaheim will cost $98 billion. …”

What would have been different in Ohio had Gov. John Kasich not rejected federal seed money for a high-speed line connecting the largest three cities?

Kasich and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker took some expected criticism from the left when the U.S. Department of Transportation yanked $1.2 billion from the two states because the Republican governors wanted to use the money for more pressing road needs. …

If the situation in California repeated itself here, Ohio would need more than $1.1 billion to do just the $400 million worth of high-speed-rail worth the U.S. Department of Transportation was “paying for.”

Even from afar, this boondoggle is obvious.

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The Friends of Bear’s Mill invite the community to share in an evening filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays at their much anticipated annual Candlelight Walk at historic Bear’s Mill from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. plained.

The gallery at Bear’s Mill will feature the December artists for the Art at the Mill series. Included will be bronze sculptures from one of the Midwest’s most accomplished artist-sculptors, Kenneth Ryden, as well as paintings by New Carlisle artist Jean Koeller. Original pottery by the Bear’s Mill potters and friends will be available on display, as well as hand-blown glass ornaments by Clay Hufford.

“Tax deductible donations and

profit from sales in the Mill Store & Gallery are vital to the nonprofit organization,” said Friends of Bear’s Mill Treasurer, Ray Lepore.

“When a visitor gives a donation or makes a purchase at the mill, they are helping to keep the mill open.”

Bear’s Mill is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road, about 5 miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at (937) 548-5112 or on the web at www.bearsmill.com.

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Colleen Evelyn Black Age: 3 Birthdate: Nov. 26, 2008 Parents: Kris and Becky Black of Piqua Siblings: Wyatt and Kael Grandparents: Ray and Beth Diehl of Rosewood and Jim and Connie Black of Piqua Great-grandparents: Lester and the late Ruth Black of Piqua, Jean Butner of Hamilton, Maurita and Richard Bergman of Colleen Evelyn Black of Bradford

■ Contract Bridge — By Steve Becker

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It is not unusual for a declarer to start out with one plan and then, a few tricks later, find himself executing an entirely different plan. The ability to make such on-the-spot

adjustments is a vital component of good declarer play.

Consider this deal from a tournament pairs event. South reached three notrump as shown and won the opening club lead with dummy’s jack. The contract could not be defeated if dummy’s diamonds could be established without East gaining the lead for a club return through South’s king. In fact, if West had the doubleton or tripleton king of diamonds, at least one overtrick was assured.

So at trick two, declarer led a diamond to the ace. The fall of

West’s singleton king was not a welcome sight — it meant that the diamond suit would furnish only two tricks, since East could not be given a trick with the jack. Therefore, declarer was going to have to score his ninth trick in either spades or clubs.

With West holding the A-Q of both black suits, this might seem an impossibility, but in fact, success was a near certainty. If West had the ace of spades for his two-club bid, as was highly likely, a surefire endplay was only a few tricks away.

Accordingly, at trick three South began run-

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ning his hearts, West discarding a club on the fifth heart. Declarer then crossed to the diamond queen and led a spade to the jack. If East had the queen, this would have forced West’s ace, but the actual location of the queen was of no import.

As it was, West took the jack with the queen and was then forced to concede a trick to one of South’s black kings.

Thus South, who started out thinking he had an easy assignment if he could establish dummy’s diamonds, wound up needing to execute an endplay just to finish with nine tricks.

DEAR ABBY: I’m 14 and I’m terrified that I won’t know what to do once I’m in college and have to decide on a longterm job. I have a lot of interests, but none that would lead me toward a career. My teachers and the books I read say I should find my passion and follow it for the rest of my life. My problem is, I don’t have a stand-out passion I love intensely.

I have an amazing family who would support me in any direction I choose, but I don’t know what that would be. I get good grades and work hard, and I believe I could achieve anything I choose.

The problem is, I don’t know what I want to do.

I know I’m young, but I worry all the time about my future and being stuck in a job I hate. I’m involved in lots of activities — student government, piano lessons, sports, service clubs and more — and I enjoy all of them. But none of them inspire a burning passion. Do you have any suggestions on how to find my passion?

— NEEDS A DIRECTION, ATLANTA DEAR NEEDS A DIRECTION: Yes. And the first one is to relax and quit worrying about not having found your “passion” at 14. This isn’t the Middle Ages, when young people would apprentice themselves to a guild in which they would spend the rest of their lives. You are intelligent and only beginning to explore your various talents.

You may excel in several different areas, which is good, because workers no longer necessarily stay in one kind of job for a lifetime. People are usually good at the things they enjoy, so slow down. Give yourself time to see where you excel. I am positive that if you do, you’ll find your passion(s) in a field you enjoy.

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for more than 10 years. It has been rocky over the past few years, and I recently had an affair with a married man. I have fallen madly in love with him, and every night I dream about being with him instead of with my husband.

We’re both in unhappy marriages and both have children.

He’s worried that if he gets divorced he won’t be able to see his kids as often as he wants. Should I forget him and try to fall back in love with my husband?

Everyone I talk to about this says my lover has been what I needed to recognize that I wasn’t happy in my marriage and that I deserve better. I know I

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Advice deserve better because I worshipped the ground my husband walked on for many years and got treated like crud. What do I do?

— DOWNTRODDEN WIFE IN OKLAHOMA. DEAR DOWNTRODDEN: Since you’re collecting advice, I don’t mind throwing in my two-cents’ worth.

Your lover doesn’t appear eager to leave his family, so do the best thing for both of you and end the affair. As to whether you should try to fall back in love with a man who “treated you like crud,” sometimes divorce can be therapeutic. And from the description you gave me of your marriage, you could benefit from seeking one and swearing off men for a while.

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago my best friend’s mother lost her husband after a battle with cancer.

She joined a grief support group and met a man who had lost his wife to cancer, too. Love blossomed and they will be married soon.

Everyone is thrilled they have found each other.

Along with a wedding gift, would it be appropriate to make a donation to a cancer charity in memory of their deceased spouses? I would like to honor the struggle that led the couple to each other, but don’t want to offend. What do you think?

— DEVOTED FRIEND IN KENTUCKY DEVOTED DEAR FRIEND: I think you have come up with a beautiful idea that will be deeply appreciated, and you should do it.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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GREENVILLE — The Friends of Bear’s Mill invite the community to share in an evening filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays at their annual Candlelight Walk at historic Bear’s Mill Friday, from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

“Kick off the holiday season by taking a stroll along the millrace that is lit up with the warm glow of luminaries,” said Merri Niekamp, outreach manager for the Friends of Bear’s Mill nonprofit organization. “Awaiting you is a country bonfire in the woods with straw bales for resting while you roast your hot dogs and marshmallows and sip hot cocoa. Inside the Mill, enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee and a cookie while you listen to holiday music, visit with friends and get a jump on your holiday shopping.”

In addition to stoneground flours and meals, the Mill Store offers kitchen and gourmet goods as well as Boston Stoker coffees and Hammond’s holiday candies. Home décor, giftware and women’s accessories are also available for sale.

“Holiday items are arriving daily and ready for your business and personal gift giving needs. A thoughtfully selected gift deserves to be presented at itsvery best and we offer creative gift-wrapping and shipping services too,” said Julie Clark, retail manager. “Gifts from the Mill offer you the opportunity to give something special from your own hometown,” she ex-

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Wedding Cabe, Porter marry in Utah Kylee Porter and Cameron J. Cabe were married Aug. 11, 2011, in the Bountiful Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

The bride is the daughter of Kristin and Jeff Rose and Jeff and Marilyn Porter of Bountiful, Utah.

The groom is the son of Del and Darla Cabe, of Sidney. His g r a n d p a r e n t s Mr. and Mrs. Porter are Ronnie and cake.

The Paralee Riggs, of Cincin- wedding nati and Barbara Cabe groom’s cake reflected the and the late Noel Cabe of groom’s lifelong obsession with Superman and was Elk, Wash.

The bride wore a multi- a tuxedoed torso of a man, layered gown accented by with the shirt collar open large flowers made from and the Superman costhe same crinkled white tume bursting out.

Following a honeymoon fabric as the main part of the dress. She wore a sim- in Park City, Utah, the ple, but elegant flower in couple enjoyed a second her hair and carried a reception in Ohio hosted bouquet of gerbera by the groom’s family. The canopied hall was decodaisies.

The bridesmaids were rated with a gerbera her sister, Whitnee Porter, daisy theme and guests Heather Cartwright, Ja- enjoyed a party dj-ed by clyn Spencer, Marchele the groom’s uncle JD Reavely, and Amberly Riggs. Another groom’s cake added to the festiviLambertsen.

The groomsmen, ties. At this reception, the known affectionately as cake depicted Superman “The Ohio Boys” included flying off with his bride, the groom’s brother, Kylee in a wedding dress Christopher Cabe and made of icing that looked other friends Tyler amazingly like her actual Barker, David Barker, dress.

The bride is a 2007 Lucas Osborne, Brad Rachal, and Tim graduate of Viewmont Cartwright. This group of High School. She is atyoung men all grew up to- tending Weber State Colgether and are now all lege and works for an married and live in Utah insurance firm and in the fabric industry. The and Idaho.

A reception was held groom is a 2007 Lehman the evening of the wed- High School graduate ding in the bride’s home- and is continuing his edtown of Bountiful, Utah. ucation at Weber State, The reception center was pursuing a history dedecorated with gerbera gree. He currently works daisies and candles. A in the restaurant busislide show of the bride ness. The couple met and groom from their through mutual friends, and Tim early years until the wed- Heather ding day was shown and Cartwright, who were guests enjoyed elegant both members of the wedcheesecake followed by ding party.

Engagement Morris, Penrod set date Mallia Morris and Bradley Penrod, both of Piqua, announce their engagement.

She is the daughter of Doug and Linda Morris of Piqua.

Duane and Tammy Penrod of Piqua are parents of Morris, Penrod the bridegroom.

Her fiance earned a The bride-elect earned bachelor’s degree in busian associate’s degree from ness management from Edison Community Col- Devry University and is lege and is employed as employed by Morris Coman Registered Nurse at fort Systems.

Dayton Children’s MedA June 30 wedding is ical Center. planned.

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Clifton Mill is again ablaze with lights for the Christmas holiday season.The display will run Nov. 25 through Jan. 1. More than 3.5 million lights adorn the mill.

Ohio illuminates the night with holiday lights COLUMBUS — The holidays are right around the corner, and Ohioans are busy stringing up millions of lights around the state. Families from miles around will flock to these enormous displays to take in the spectacle and to spread the holiday spirit.

The vibrant elegance of holiday lights, if stretched end-to-end, could literally outline the state with enough left over to reach from the Lake Erie shore to the Ohio River bank in Cincinnati.

So get the friends and family together, grab the car keys and go for a road trip to share your favorite memories as you gaze at some of Ohio’s most spectacular holiday lights displays. Perhaps it will be the start of a new family tradition, or the continuation of an old one. Either way, cherish the fact that you’re not the one untangling all those strands of lights.

Legendary Lights at Clifton Mill, Clifton, Nov. 25 through Jan. 1 More than 3.5 million lights adorn Clifton Mill, one of the country’s largest operating gristmills. Built in 1802, this place is holiday magic.

Lights cascade like water down cliffs and a 100-foot waterfall. A covered bridge shines radiantly with thousands of tiny bulbs, and a spectacular synchronized light and music show plays out hourly. Before light-gazers come in from the snow, they can enjoy the animated miniature village, complete with tiny moving riverboats, a train, 1950s diner and a drive-in movie theater. Be sure you don’t miss the collection of 3,500 Santa Claus figures!

Wildlights, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, Nov. 18 - Jan. 1 Celebrate the holidays eco-friendly style at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Wildlights, where half of the attraction’s 3

million lights have been converted into “greener” LED lights and include a second animated light show set to music. This year the zoo premieres its Holiday Encounters Village featuring a pop culture salute to the season and memories from favorite holiday films. Don’t miss the Magical Timbernacle Forest Chorus consisting of 35 melodious animatronic trees guaranteed to “leaf ” you in amazement when they come together to form one harmonious 12-foot holiday evergreen tree.

PNC Festival of Lights, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 This long-standing holiday tradition features 2.5 million twinkling lights including the Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake, the Madcap Puppet Theatre’s black light puppet show and storytelling by Mrs. Claus and the hilarious Rappin’ Elves! And that’s only the beginning of the entertainment opportunities; visitors also can enjoy the Polar Express 4D Experience, Gingerbread Village and a visit with Santa.

Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, Nov. 18 Dec. 31 This winter wonderland showcases more than 200 images of favorite zoo animals with more than 1 million lights, ice-carving demonstrations carolers, the Swanton Area Railroad model trains and visits with Santa. A spectacular 85-foot Norway spruce located behind the zoo’s conservatory lights up the night with 32,000 sparkling lights, and the North Star Trading Post gift shop is the perfect place to warm up and do

some holiday shopping.

Holiday Lights on the Hill, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, Hamilton, Nov. 18 - Jan. 1 Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park contains more than 80 pieces of monumental art and highlights the entire park with more than 1 million twinkling lights during the Holiday Lights on the Hill. This drivethrough light show takes visitors throughout the park’s 265 acres and delights with sights of Santa, his elves and other holiday favorites.

Dickens Victorian Village, Downtown Cambridge, Nov. 1 - Jan. 8 From November 1 to January 8, historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio takes visitors back in time to experience a charming old-world English village.

Visitors are invited to stroll amidst 60 vignettes of 180 life-sized, lifelike figures representing classic scenes from Victorian society, including Tiny Tim and groups of carolers that actually “sing” classic carols. A light show synchronized to holiday music takes place every night at the Guernsey County Courthouse from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and until 11 p.m. on Dec. 2426 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

Deck the Hall, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron, Nov. 25 - Dec. 30 Every year during the holidays, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens — the former estate of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company founder F.A. Seiberling — lights up with more than 250,000 holiday lights. Check out the Manor House full of holiday decorations from the Seiberlings’ time and visit the Corbin Conservatory decorated with thousands of lights that beautifully

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Holiday Trail of Lights, Lake Hope State Park, McArthur, Dec. 1 - 31 Lake Hope State Park is a premiere site for hiking and wagon rides, where nature and more than 100,000 lights perfectly complement one another. The Trail of Lights features animated scenes, decorated trees and landscape lighting. In an attempt to be more eco-friendly, many of the displays along the Buzzard Cave Trail utilize motion detectors, solar power and low voltage light to conserve energy.

Both admission and parking are free.

Country Lights, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, Dec. 8 - 23 This fun-filled celebration of the season features horse-drawn wagon rides through a winter wonderland trimmed with more than 200,000 twinkling holiday lights and farm-themed displays. Check out the festively-decorated Christmas trees at the visitor center and visit the classroom filled with the sights and sounds of model train layouts.

Santa’s Workshop is a special treat for families where children can make wooden toys to take home. Advance ticket purchase is required; call (440) 256-2158 for more information.

For additional locations to view these sparkling spectacles, visit www.DiscoverOhio.com, read the Discovering Ohio blog, follow us on Twitter @DiscoverOhio or like us on Facebook.

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Real estate transfers PIQUA

Valerie Lefeld, one lot, $0.

Scott Martin to Connie Martin, two lots, $0.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Douglas Liette, Edwin Liette, one lot, $0.

Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal National Mortgage Association, Manley, Deas, and Kochalski LLC, attorney-in-fact, to Amy Oldham, one lot, $19,000.

Adam Bumgarner, Ann Bumgarner to Joan Beck, one lot, $69,000.

Aaron Bumgarner to Joan Beck, one lot, $69,000.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Lisa Hughes, two lots, $0.

Ofori and Association PC, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Casey Cook, a part lot, $0.

Craig Borror, successor trustee, Mary Borror Trust Under Declaration to Sharon Brandt, Thomas Brandt, one lot, $96,500.

Joshua Clayton to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., one lot, one part lot, $54,000.

Mark McClure to Federal National Mortgage Company, one lot, $34,000.

Cheryl Neibert, Richard Neibert to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, one lot, $34,000.

Steven Frazier, co-executor to Park National Bank, Unity National Bank, two lots, $46,000.

Lou Ann Barton, Robert L. Barton to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., one lot, $73,800.

Jessica Critz, Steven Critz, Jessica Parker to Edward Potter III, a part tract 0.6405 acres, $70,000.

Chris Lefeld, Valerie Lefeld a.ka. Valerie McFadden to Chris Lefeld,

TROY Brookhaven Land Company, Stonebridge Land Development Inc. to H & D Lot Sales LLC, one lot, $59,900.

Beverly Burns, Richard Burns to PNC Bank N.A., one lot, $114,700.

Christian Science Society of Troy, Ohio, First Church of Christ Scientist, Troy, Ohio, Donna Hormell, trustee, Shirley Lightcap, trustee, Ruth Myers, trustee to First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, three lots, $0.

Kimberly Luebcke, Thomas Luebcke to Melissa Leembruggen, Oliver Leembruggen, one lot, $269,900.

Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal National Mortgage to Carol Hennessey, Mark Hennessey, one lot, $48,000.

Scott Investments of Troy to Andrew Ware, one lot, $159,900.

Jerry Michael to Tina Duncan-Michael, one lot, $0.

Dan Grilliot, Hollie Grilliot a.k.a. Hollie Hurst to Chelsea Miller, Justin Miller, one lot, $135,000.

Steven W. Smith to Up North Construction LTD., one lot, $58,100.

Stephanie Harmon to Deutsche Bank National Trust, Quest Trust 2006-

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X1, asset backed certificates, one lot, $39,400.

Inverness Group Inc. to Corinne Gray, Todd Gray, one lot, $182,400.

Inverness Group Inc. to Lisa Gifford, one lot, $160,700.

Inverness Group Inc. to Danny Luchkiw, Kelly Luchkiw, one lot, $212,300.

Margaret L. HatcherPearson to RMAC Trust Series 2010-7T, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trust, one lot, $98,000.

TIPP CITY Sandra Davidson to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., one lot, $100,000.

Kelly Marie Andrews, Steve Andrews to Amber Silcox, James Silcox, one lot, $136,000.

BRANDT Estate of Dale Allen Shanks to Nora Shanks, two lots, $0.

WEST MILTON Craig Foster, Holly Foster a.k.a. Holly Fox, one lot, $0.

COVINGTON Lester Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, trustee to Beverly Rench, Daniel Rench, one lot, $72,000.

James Montgomery III, Lora Montgomery to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, $56,000.

Estate of Harold E. Frantz, Eric Frantz, co-executor, Jeffrey Frantz, coexecutor, to Derrick Canan, one lot, $77,500.

BETHEL TWP. Angela Hurtt, Ryan Hurtt, Judith Snell to Bank of New York Mellon, Novastar Mortgage Fund, 0.788 acres, $72,000.

J.T. Jeffrey Revocable Living Trust, Phillip Jeffrey, successor to Mary K. Bowman, Amy Landes, Judith Landes, 1.695 acres, $158,000.

Tina Stepp, William Stepp to CitiMortgage Inc., a part tract 3.998 acres, $98,000.

FLETCHER Mark Imhoff to Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.667 acres, $50,000.

Betsy Karnehm to First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., two lots, $37,400.

LUDLOW FALLS David Polson to Daniel Brewer, a part tract, $5,000.

LOSTCREEK TWP. David Daughenbaugh, Karen Daughenbaugh to Fannie Mae a.k.a Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.000 acres, a part 1.293 acres, $43,000.

MONROE TWP.

Carol Van Pelt, Terrence J. Van Pelt to CU Mortgage Investors LLC, a tract 5.020 acres, $0.

Carol Eaton to Edward Eaton to KJA Properties LLC, one lot, $180,000.

Dayton Power and Light Company to Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, a part tract, $150,000.

Charles Terry to Sean Reynolds, one lot, $143,500.

CONCORD TWP.

NEWTON TWP.

Dave Wirick, Emily Wirick to Linda Elkins, William Elkins, 2.818 acres, $183,400.

Roy E. Hacker Jr., Lani

Caryl Hayes to Rex Adams, Robbin Adams, 2.348 acres, $174,400.

John H. Walker, June I. Walker to David Lacey,

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J. Windle to Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, $133,400.

Mia Stoltz, William Stoltz Jr. to Sean Saddler, one lot, $200,000.

Mychel Anne Crider a.k.a. Myshell Howler to Joshua Watkins, Sarah Watkins, a part tract 5.001 acres, $149,000.

Alan Bailar, Pamela Bailar to Alan Bailar, Pamela Bailar, $0.

Deborah Cade to Joseph D. Johnson II, one lot, $0.

Donald Fisher, Marilyn Fisher to Candace Staddon, Michael Staddon, one lot, $374,500.

Marvin Bentley to Federal National Mortgage Corp., 0.656 acres, $0.

of fruit, brownie and milk.

Monday — General Tso’s chicken, fried rice, corn, pears, fortune cookie and milk Tuesday — Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, applesauce, raisins, butter bread and milk.

Wednesday — Twisted edge pizza, buttered carrots, fruit juice, fresh fruit and milk.

Thursday — Waffle stix, sausage, tater tots, fruit juice, cinnamon apples and milk.

Friday — Choice of sandwich, chips, fruit cup, baby carrots, pudding cup and milk.

PIQUA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Monday — Chicken patty sandwich, green beans, graham crackers, fruit and milk Tuesday — Enchiladas, corn, rice, choice of fruit and milk.

Wednesday — Cavalier pizza sandwich, peas, choice of fruit, Jello and milk.

Thursday — Johnny Marzetti, salad, breadstick, choice of fruit and milk.

Friday — Fish sandwich, broccoli and cheese, choice

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nuggets, potato smiles, corn, cookie, milk.

Friday — Not available.

NEWTON SCHOOLS:

BRADFORD SCHOOLS

Monday — Hot dog or mini corn dogs, baked beans, assorted fruit multigrain roll and milk Tuesday — Ravioli or cheese sticks and sauce, side salad, assorted fruit and milk.

Wednesday — Pizza or quesadilla, baby carrots and dip, assorted fruit and milk.

Thursday — Walking taco or chicken fajita, assorted fruit and milk.

Friday — Grilled chicken or hot ham and cheese, baked potato, broccoli and cheese, assorted fruit, multi-grain bun and milk.

Monday — Salisbury steak or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, baked potato, broccoli and cheese sauce, fruit cup, dinner roll and milk.

Tuesday — Oven fried chicken or chef’s salad, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, fruit cup, dinner roll and milk.

Wednesday — Taco pizza or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, tossed salad with dressing, fresh fruit, cookie and milk.

Thursday — Not available.

Friday — Not available.

COVINGTON SCHOOLS

MIAMI EAST SCHOOLS

Monday — Corn dog, green beans, peach slices, Honey Grahams, milk.

Tuesday — Chili/cheese wrap, tater tots, applesauce, milk.

Wednesday — Hot dog sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, milk.

Thursday — Pepperoni pizza, peas, pineapple, Teddy Grahams, milk.

Friday — Chicken

Monday — Ham and cheese croissant, hash brown, cheese stix, applesauce and milk.

Tuesday — Chicken nuggets, fries, butter bread, mixed fruit and milk.

Wednesday — Tacos with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, animal crackers and peaches, milk.

Thursday — Not available.

Monday — Hamburger sandwich, french fries, orange sherbet and milk.

Tuesday — Dinosaur nuggets, whole wheat dinner roll, green beans, diced peaches and milk.

Wednesday — Trio subs (Elementary), Subway style subs (high school), Fritos, peas, diced pears and milk.

Thursday — Popcorn chicken, whole wheat dinner roll, corn, mixed fruit and milk.

Friday — Stuffed crust pizza, broccoli, applesauce, pasta salad and milk.

VERSAILLES SCHOOLS: Monday —No school.

Tuesday — Hot dog, baked beans, pears and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken quesadilla, pineapple and milk.

Thursday — Chicken patty sandwich, mixed vegetables, sunshine fruit, Rice Krispy Treat and milk.

Friday — Macaroni and cheese, peanut butter bread, green beans, mixed fruit and milk.

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Shelly Sippel to Joey Sippel, one lot, $0.

STAUNTON TWP. Charles Domagalski, Joan Ellis to Cartus Corp., two lots, $195,000.

Cartus Corp. to Marty Kindell, two lots, $200,000.

UNION TWP. Bank of New York Company, Bank of New York Mellon, JP Morgan Bank, N.A. to Betty Ann Cox, 1.551 acres, 0.522 acres, $44,000.

Amanda Franco, James Franco Sr. to Bank of New York Company, Bank of New York Mellon, JP Morgan Bank, N.A., two lots, $83,400.

James Fairchild, Julie Fairchild to Richard Shaw, one lot, $120,000.

Alice Anne Owens to Barbara Jane Owens Saieva, a part tract 158.586, $100,000.

Michael Wooddell, Stacy Wooddell to Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal National Mortgage Corp., 1.501 acres, $120,000.

WASHINGTON TWP. Westwood Financial Copr. Westwood MCD Tier III Properties to Gator Piqua Two, LLC, one lot, $15,000.

Jessica Rae Bush, 28, of same address.

Brian Phillip Skaggs, 35, of 5 Pearson Court, Troy to Laura Lynn Tillman, 33, of same address.

James Alexander Bentley, 30, of 3765 Peterson Road, Fletcher to Cristin Nichole Patrick, 29, of 7565 Franklin St., Conover.

Tony Gambill, 48, of 1433 Covington Ave. Apt. 4E, Piqua to Amanda Kimberly Harmon, 39, of 1528 South St., Piqua.

Ellis Anderson Carter II, 43, of 533 Summit Ave., Troy to Cathy Jane Moore, 36, of 2147 Benninghofen Ave., Huber Heights.

Richard Anthony Jackson, 20, of 623 South Clay St., Troy to Meggan Elizabeth Grinvalsky, 19, of 309 1/2 South Cherry St., Troy.

Joseph Martin Glenn II, 31, of 1511 Andover Ave., Piqua to Ashley Lynn Lawson, 25, of same address.

Cory Michael Cotterman, 21, of 2690 New Castle Drive, Troy to Jessica Marie Pullon, 19, of 49 Spruce St., Langley AFB, Va.

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Customers search the Black Friday deals at Bath & Body Works in the Miami Valley Centre Mall on Friday morning. Employees from various stores around the mall reported steady traffic by mid-morning following a flurry of early-morning shoppers as anchor stores opened their doors. Stores across the country were busy as the Christmas shopping season kicked into high gear.

Black Friday Shoppers scuffle in Los Angeles Some major stores open at midnight

BY MAE ANDERSON Associated Press A shopper in Los Angeles pepper-sprayed her competition for an Xbox and scuffles broke out elsewhere around the U.S. as bargain-hunters crowded stores in an earlier-thanusual start to the madness known as Black Friday.

For the first time, chains such as Target, Best Buy and Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) opened their doors at midnight on the most anticipated shopping day of the year. Toys R Us opened for the second straight year on Thanksgiving itself.

And some shoppers arrived with sharp elbows.

Near Muskegon, Mich., a teenage girl was knocked down and stepped on several times after getting caught in the rush to a sale in the electronics department at a Walmart.

She suffered minor injuries.

On Thanksgiving night, a Walmart in Los Angeles brought out a crate of discounted Xboxes, and as a crowd waited for the video game players to be unwrapped, a woman fired pepper spray at the other shoppers “in order to get an advantage,” police said.

Ten people suffered cuts and bruises in the chaos, and 10 others had minor

injuries from the spray, authorities said. The woman got away in the confusion, and it was not immediately clear whether she got an Xbox.

On Friday morning, police said, two women were injured and a man was charged after a fight broke out at an upstate New York Walmart. A man was arrested in a scuffle at a jewelry counter at a Walmart in Kissimmee, Fla. Wal-Mart Stores, the nation’s biggest retailer, has taken steps in recent years to control its Black Friday crowds following the 2008 death of one of its workers in a stampede of shoppers. This year, it staggered its door-buster deals instead of offering them all at once.

Wal-Mart spokesman Greg Rossiter said Black Friday was safe at most of its nearly 4,000 U.S., but there were “a few unfortunate incidents.”

The incidents were attributed to two converging Black Friday trends: Crowds are getting bigger as stores open earlier and stay open later. At the same time, cash-strapped shoppers are competing for deals on a small number of gifts that everybody wants tablet computers, TVs and game consoles like Xbox, Nintendo 3S and Wii. That’s a shift from years past, when there was a wider range of must-have items.

“The more the people, the more the occurrences,”

said Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst with market research firm The NPD Group.

A record number of shoppers are expected this weekend to take advantage of discounts of up to 70 percent. For three days starting on Black Friday, 152 million people are expected to shop, either online or in stores, an increase of about 10 percent from last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Thanksgiving weekend, particularly Black Friday, is huge for retailers. Over the past six years, Black Friday was the biggest sales day of the year, and it is expected to keep that crown this year, though shoppers seem to be procrastinating more every year, and the fate of the holiday season is increasingly coming down to the last few days before Christmas.

Last year, the Thanksgiving shopping weekend accounted for 12.1 percent of overall holiday sales, according to ShopperTrak, a research firm. Black Friday made up about half of that.

ShopperTrak is expected to release sales data on Saturday on how Black Friday fared, but a better picture will emerge when major retailers report their November sales figures next Thursday.

In addition to opening earlier than usual this year, some stores offered to match their competitors’

prices, rolled out layaway programs or offered more door-buster deals than last year.

Emmanuel Merced and his brother showed up at a Best Buy in New York at 3 p.m. on Wednesday so they could be the first in line when it opened at midnight Thursday to grab a Sharp 42-inch TV for $199.99, a PlayStation 3 with games for $199.99 and wireless headphones for $30.

Merced said he likes camping out for Black Friday and figured he saved 50 percent.

“I like the experience of it,” said Merced, who plans to spend $3,000 to $4,000 on gifts this season.

To be sure, not every place was full on Black Friday. With so many major stores opening at midnight, many people stayed up late and shopped early. Then there were those who stuck to their normal routine of going to stores that opened later Friday morning. That left a lull in the hours just before and after daybreak.

At a Target on Chicago’s North Side, crowds were light four hours after the store opened at midnight.

And door-buster deals, including the typically quick-to-sell-out TVs and game systems, remained piled up in their boxes.

Shoppers pushed carts through mostly empty aisles while thumbing through circulars, and employees in Santa hats roamed the store.

PIQUA — The Mainstreet Piqua organization is looking for “friends” throughout the Piqua community. The Friends of Mainstreet Piqua was organized this year to create an additional stream of revenue for Mainstreet Piqua. Friends of Mainstreet Piqua is a 501(c) 3 tax exempt organization whose primary reason for existence is helping downtown Piqua, the heart of the community.

“Although our main thrust is to help our downtown business district, our organization impacts the entire community,” said Mainstreet Piqua executive director, Lorna Swisher.

The “Friends” drive kicked off this week and Swisher is hopeful that citizens throughout Piqua will donate to this group.

“Mainstreet Piqua provides many community events such as Taste of the Arts, Christmas on the Green, Brown Bag series and the Holly Jolly Run, just to name a few.

All contributions to the Friends of Mainstreet Piqua are fully tax deductible,” she said.

Ken Magoteaux is chair of the new Friends of Mainstreet Piqua campaign.

“We are optimistic that residents of our commu-

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The Mainstreet Piqua organization is funded from a variety of different sources including the city of Piqua, memberships by businesses throughout the Piqua community, event sponsorships and the sale of Piqua items.

Additional resources are raised through events and donations.

“The Friends of Mainstreet Piqua organization will allow private individuals to be a part of what we are accomplishing in the Piqua community and, as campaign tag-line says, ‘Participate in the future of our Community,’” Swisher said.

“There are various levels of giving but we want our residents to know that giving at any level will be greatly appreciated.”

Those wishing to contribute to Friends of Mainstreet Piqua may make their checks out to Friends of Mainstreet Piqua and mail to P.O. Box 1703, Piqua, OH 45356. Donations to the organization can also be made on the Mainstreet Piqua website.

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Challenges Continued from page 1 he is. Instead, he kept challenging himself to do more.

“I was helping someone out by trimming a tree for them,” Shepard said. He got knocked off the ladder. The branch came down and hit the side of the ladder and then knocked him straight backward.

“I heard the crack of a branch and the next thing I know, I was on the ground looking up. Immediately, my legs had that numb, tingly (feeling). I’ve never been able to find a way to describe it. It was instant.”

Shepard learned later that chips had broken off of his vertebrae.

When he first fell, he “sort of propped myself up on my elbows. I couldn’t go any further.”

He said he realized it was serious. The Piqua Rescue Squad transported him to Brel-Aire Bowling Alley on County Road 25-A in Piqua, where CareFlight could land.

“I’m laying in the ambulance.

I can’t walk. My back’s broken.

You know right away it’s bad,” Shepard said.

“I have a high pain threshold.

I was joking with the guys in the squad,” Shepard said. “I was in a lot of pain.” Shepard was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, where. Dr. Marcos Amongero took care of him.

“They rush you straight to emergency … evaluate you,” Shepard said. “I didn’t have a scratch on me.”

Doctors told him he would have to have two rods and eight bolts placed in his back.

“They told my family I would probably never walk again.” It was two or three days later before doctors told Shepard that news.

Amongero told Shepard the bone fragments were the “big issue.” They had to clean out the fragments and said the fragments could have severed the spinal cord.

A prayer chain formed and people began praying for Shepard.

After being in intensive care for 2 1/2 days, Shepard was

moved to rehab. “One of the therapists from the rehab unit came and put me in a wheelchair.”

This was his first introduction to a wheelchair. Needing assistance was not something Shepard found easy. “I don’t take help well. I definitely don’t ask for help well.”

Shepard had four sessions of physical therapy and occupational therapy each day. “In between those times, I was putting miles in, in the hospital, everybody knew me.”

Shepard has Knee and Ankle Fixed Orthodics (KAFO’s), which are leg braces. “I can put those on and lock them in and stand and walk. It felt great. It allows you to get upright again … seeing the world from 6 foot up again.”

Shepard said powered orthodics are available. That is why he works to stay in good physical condition. “You can’t sit there and dwell on that (not walking). You have to live for today, but keep tomorrow in mind.”

With research, Shepard said it is possible that someday he could walk again. Shepard has some feeling in his legs now.

After three weeks in the hospital, Shepard went home.

“I had this false sense of security. I wasn’t really scared. I spent two weeks learning all this stuff. I was feeling pretty good about myself.” When he got home, a little bit of panic sat in.

Shepard created a “studio apartment” in the basement that allowed him to exit through the basement door.

Later, he moved in with his parents. “They had a ramp built like the first week.”

Going home wasn’t easy.

Shepard said it was “extremely” hard to move in with his parents.

“They’re always mom no matter how old you are. Me trying to be independent, them trying to help. You couldn’t ask for more helpful parents.”

Shepard had purchased a home, but had not been able to finish the work on it before his

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“I went six months without any income until Social Security kicked in,” said Shepard, who had to live off his savings.

At the time of his accident, Shepard was operations manager for PSC Crane and Rigging in Piqua. He also served for six years in the Ohio National Guard and was an E4 when he left the service.

Shepard got involved in TAASC, a part of the Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition in Powell. He said they have adaptive water skiing and snow skiing equipment and allow people with physical (and) cognitive disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports and not feel so isolated.

“They fast-tracked me and I was skiing. I went with that like I went with everything else. I didn’t stop till I got it.”

He now snow skis at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia and can do an “extreme vertical drop. I went from beginner to that in one season.”

Shepard now works with the organization helping others.

“When you take a kid to the top of a mountain and take them down, they are grinning ear to ear. It’s pure joy,” Shepard said.

“I had kayaked, I had white water rafted since I was a kid,” Shepard said. “The only difficulty there is getting in and out of the boat. It takes a lot of upper body strength.”

He is a certified kayaking instructor, the only disabled kayaking instructor in the area.

To become an instructor,

Shepard had to be “able to recover myself,” upright the boat and recover the other person.

He kayaks at Twin Lakes in Columbus.

Shepard also water skis. “It’s completely different when you’re sitting.” He helps with a water skiing clinic as part of the Wounded Warrior project, teaching veterans how to ski in spite of their disabilities.

Shepard has also participated in the U.S. Air Force 5K, finishing first in his adaptive Track chair. He has since switched to a hand cycle, because he can be in it for longer periods of time.

Sports are important to Shepard. “It does several things. It keeps you in shape.

It’s a fun way to do that. I participated in a lot of those things beforehand. It allows me to do those things I used to do.”

Shepard borrows equipment from TAASC that allow him to participate in adaptive sports.

Shepard is working to become a certified snow ski instructor and already helps teach snow skiing. He skis at Bellefontaine and Mansfield.

Shepard also is attending Edison Community College, returning to school in 2009. He is an honor student, with a 3.70 GPA and a member of Phi Theta Kappa at Edison, an international honor society for two-year colleges. He plans to complete a degree as an orthodic and prosthetic practitioner, which requires a master’s degree. He hopes to attend St. Petersburg College in the fall of 2012, participating in only one of a few programs in the country.

Shepard wants to work with veterans in the area of adaptive sports. Right now, he is busy completing work in subjects such as physics and anatomy and physiology. “I never went to college. I was a classic underachiever. I was more about the fun.”

Shepard is enjoying doing well in school. “It’s kind of addictive. You’re on a mission.” He plans to receive his associate’s degree in May.

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In spite of his positive attitude, there are “why me?” moments. “You have bad days, things go wrong.” Shepard said, he tells himself, “get up and do it. You don’t let it take over. It could be a lot worse. I count myself fortunate.”

Moving to St. Petersburg will be another challenge. “There is a little bit of apprehension there, leaving my friends and family. They have been fantastic through it.”

Shepard drives a truck with hand controls. He completed driving classes and took another driving exam. He said driving is important. “That was huge. That’s your freedom. I’ve always been independent. To be dependent on someone for a ride was frustrating.” He also has a motorcycle license.

Shepard does peer counseling, traveling to Miami Valley Hospital to work as a registered volunteer, helping others facing what he faced in 2008. He has given talks at the University of Dayton for physical therapy graduate students and has spoken to physical therapy assisting students at Edison.

Shepard also helps with the MVH adaptive sports program, held once each year.

Shepard has some advice for others facing physical challenges. “Keep your mind straight. Attitude is key.”

Having to pull a wheelchair in and out of his truck at the store makes Shepard “appreciate the things that you once didn’t.” But he said, “if it’s too hard, you find a way to do it.”

Shepard is thankful this Thanksgiving. “I’m very thankful. It could have been a lot worse. I’m very thankful for my friends and family. I’m thankful to be alive. I could have broken my neck. I’m thankful that I’m able to do the things I do. I’ve got a mission, I guess.”

“You can’t let the chair define (you) by any means. You take what life gives you and move on,” Shepard said.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Avoid partaking with people who previously have been unlucky for you materially. Chances are nothing has changed, and such folk will continue to be ill-fated for you in money matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — As long as you are making your own decisions, things are likely to go quite well. Let someone else call the shots, and it could be another story.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Do your homework if you want to make a good presentation about promoting something big. The more you know about your product, the easier it will be to sell.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Having a friend who does things in novel ways can be interesting, but don’t try to mimic their techniques. This person may be exaggerating what is really going on, anyway.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — By being so intense about everything, you will have a tendency to take something that is meant to be merely interesting far too seriously. Hang on to your sense of perspective.

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Complete an application in our Human Resources department at: 400 Canal Street Sidney, Ohio 45365

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JOBS / JOBS/ JOBS

LOST: puppy, Shephard mix, mostly black with tan, and white, green camouflage collar, vicinity of Hetzler Rd. (937)773-8606

• • • • • • • • •

HIRING

Production Maint Tech Programmer Machinist Machine Op Assembly Forklift Welders and More....

(937)778-8563 HR Associates

JOBS / JOBS/ JOBS

135 School/Instructions

EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-295-1667 www.CenturaOnline.com

200 - Employment

235 General PART TIME WIRELESS PHONE SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE

AREA WIRELESS, the area's premiere wireless phone store, is seeking part time Sales and Customer Service Associates for our store in Sidney, OH.

Candidates must have a positive attitude, good customer service and interpersonal skills, and be detail oriented. Prior experience in cellular phone sales and / or service, or experience in retail sales is a plus. We offer excellent wages and flexible hours.

Send resume to Attention: Recruiter 2001 Commerce Drive Sidney, OH 45365 Email:

gulrey@areaelectric.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

NOW HIRING We are a local agency that is passionate about serving people with disabilities. If you are interested in a rewarding job of caring for people in their homes and working for an agency that values their approach and philosophy, then please check us out and apply online at: www.wynn-reeth.com *Flexible schedules *Full or part time *Employee Benefits *Team oriented co. *Serving DD community *Retirement plans *Healthcare Insurance Any questions please contact Joy Sharp, HR Manager 419-639-2094 ext. 102

105 Announcements

Benefits package including health, dental, prescription drug plan; flexible benefits plan; 401K retirement savings plan; paid holidays; paid vacation; tuition reimbursement and much more!

For detailed information regarding these openings and to apply please visit: hartzellindustries.com

MACHINISTS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

benefit package. Night schedule is 4

(10). Weekend is 3 (12).

POSITIONS NEEDED: • • • • • • • • • • • •

WORKING SUPERVISOR 2nd Shift (4pm-3am Monday-Thursday) Requirements: Machine, Inspection & supervisory experience in a job shop CNC machine & tool job shop environment, a positive attitude, excellent employee relation skills.

CNC LATHE 1st & 2nd Shift (4:30pm- 3:00am Monday-Thursday) Large & small part machining (2 POSITIONS OPEN)

CNC MILL 1st & 2nd Shift (4:30pm-3:00am Monday-Thursday) Large & small part machining setups required.

(2 POSITIONS OPEN)

Concept Machine & Tool, Inc. provides TOP wages (10% shift differential), excellent benefits including 401K, & uniforms in an AIR CONDITIONED facility.

Apply in person at: Concept Machine & Tool, Inc. 2065 Industrial Court Covington, Ohio 45318-0009 (937)473-3334

•

CNC BORING MILL MACHINIST

5 yrs. experience Ability to read blueprints Set-up assigned jobs Deburr parts when appropriate

PROJECT MANAGER Customer management Budget analysis Project planning Estimating Process Development Vast knowledge of automated systems and processes Proficient in Excel Experience with Encompix ERP software and Crystal Reports a plus

MAINTENANCE 1st Shift position (willing to work

nights as required)

CNC Maintenance required Machine controls and electrical/ hydraulic schematics Electrician experience a plus

Shipping/ Receiving MATERIAL HANDLING 1st Shift • Ability to drive forklift and straight truck • Load/ unload parts

WE OFFER: • Competitive compensation and benefits package • Tuition reimbursement programs • generous vacation policies • Paid holidays • 401(k) plan • Job growth potential • Stability • Flexible schedules • Broad job scope • Overtime opportunity

VISIT: www.PECo-us.com for more information

If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.

205 Business Opportunities

NOTICE Investigate in full before sending money as an advance fee. For further information, call or write:

Better Business Bureau 15 West Fourth St. Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45402 www.dayton.bbb.org 937.222.5825 This notice is provided as a public service by 2231141

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT perfect for one person. Washer/ dryer, CA, appliances. $400 month.

Non-smoking, no pets.

Utilities paid.

(937)524-9114.

TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 & $525 month. $200 Deposit Special!

(937)673-1821

TROY 2 bedroom duplex with garage. No dogs. $525 a month (937)657-5948

Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619

TROY, 509-1/2 East Main. Large, clean 1 bedroom upstairs, most appliances, near downtown. $475 month + utilities, deposit and possible monthly lease, (937)207-7306

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300 - Real Estate

For Rent

305 Apartment ✦●✦●✦●✦●✦●✦

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

FALL INTO ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APTS.

$99 SPECIAL 1 & 2 BEDROOM CALL FOR DETAILS

EVERS REALTY

• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • Updated Swimming

TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685

Pool

• Pet Friendly

807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦

(937)216-5806 EversRealty.net

1&2 BEDROOM apartments, stove & refrigerator furnished. Deposit & no pets. (937)773-9498.

1320 FAIRFAX, 2 bedroom, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher provided, washer/ dryer hook-up, non-smoking environment, no pets. $460 month plus deposit, off street parking.

(937)441-3921 2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 & 2.5 bath.

(937)335-7176 www.1troy.com

IN PIQUA, 5 rooms & bath, first floor, washer/ dryer hookup, $400, (937)773-2829 after 2pm.

MCGOVERN RENTALS TROY 2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675.

(937)335-1443

PIQUA, 1 bedroom, appliances furnished, newly painted. $325/mo +deposit. NO PETS! (678)614-3633

PIQUA, 3-5 bedrooms.

Handicap accessible,Metro accepted . $600 rent, $500 deposit, (937)339-7028.

TROY area, 2 bedroom townhouses, 1-1/2 bath, furnished appliances, W/D hookup, A/C, No dogs $475. (937)339-6776.

315 Condos for Rent

LOVELY TROY, 2 bedroom condo, 1.5 bath, private parking, washer/ dryer hook-up. Appliances. $575. (937)335-5440

320 Houses for Rent

2 BEDROOM trailer at Stillwater Beach Campground. $350.

(937)473-5563

NEWLY RENOVATED, master suite, hardwood flooring, fireplace, modern kitchen, partial basement, appliances, 2 car detached garage, fenced yard. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, two story, brick. $970. orrfelt@orrfelt.com.

(937)371-9142.

PIQUA, 2935 Delaware Circle, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, No pets, $880 monthly, 1 year lease, (937)778-0524 TROY, Troy-Sidney Rd, 3 bedrooms, $700 monthly plus electric, newly remodeled, hardwood/ carpet floors, heated tile, oak trim, central air (937)524-2061

325 Mobile Homes for Rent

CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom.

Senior approved. No pets. $450 (937)778-0524

TROY, 1 bedroom, A/C, stove, refrigerator, metro accepted, $420 rent + $250 deposit.

(937)339-7028

NEAR BRADFORD in country 3 bedroom trailer, $350. Also 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375. (937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

120 In Memoriam

120 In Memoriam

120 In Memoriam

In In Memory Memory Of Of

E-MAIL:

bbey@PECo-us.com

Gerald L. Rue Sr.

PECo 6555 State Route 202 Tipp City, OH 45371 Attn: Human Resources

4/19/28 ~ 11/26/01

MAIL:

FAX:

(937)667-9322 PECo is an EOE.

All candidates must have high school diploma or equivalent, pass a pre-employment drug test and environment.

have strong desire to work in team

250 Office/Clerical

Whether posting or responding to an advertisement, watch out for offers to pay more than the advertised price for the item. Scammers will send a check and ask the seller to wire the excess through Western Union (possibly for courier fees).

The scammer's check is fake and eventually bounces and the seller loses the wired amount.

While banks and Western Union branches are trained at spotting fake checks, these types of scams are growing increasingly sophisticated and fake checks often aren't caught for weeks.

Funds wired through Western Union or MoneyGram are irretrievable and virtually untraceable.

877-844-8385

R# X``# d

CDL Grads may qualify

shift bonus in addition to the normal

•

Concept Machine & Tool, Inc. a growing & progressive company has immediate openings for the following experienced individuals:

◆ Class A CDL required ◆ Great Pay and Benefits!

(Nights and weekends receive a 20%

•

CAUTION

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-676-3836

✦ CNC Machinist ✦ Welder ✦ Software Engineer ✦ Fiberglass Engineer ✦ Black Belt Engineer ✦ Manufacturing Engineering Tech ✦ Drafters ✦ Cost Accountant ✦ Marketing Coordinator ✦ Customer Experience Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

Or email resume to:

LOST: male Papillon, about 8 lbs., white & brown, last seen Fairview Road headed towards Sidney, neutered, (937)214-1808.

Hartzell Fan, a leading manufacturer of industrial air moving equipment is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions at our Piqua, OH and Portland, IN locations:

Openings Available: • 1st Shift, • Nights • Weekends

Piqua Daily Call

Full-Time

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Accounting firm in Troy, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant.

Must have strong technical and administrative skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 Required.

Please send resume to: kharvey@ngcpa.com

We can’t believe a decade has passed by, It seems like it was yesterday we said goodbye.

Although the sadness will never go away, The wonderful times we shared will forever stay.

We believe someday we will once again meet, What a wonderful, peaceful blessing that will be.

Your smile always shined so bright, You were the kindest man who was so full of life.

You are the sun that shines in the sky, You are the beautiful butterfly that flutters by.

You are the rainbow that shines bright, You are the gentle breeze we feel at night.

Although it is difficult to be apart, You will forever be in our hearts, Sadly missed & Loved by It never gets easier as time has passed, Wife (Ruth) & But one beautiful day we will see you at last.

Daughter (Cathy)

Holiday Cash Now h throug0 Nov 3

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280 Transportation Drivers $1000 Sign on Bonus, Safety incentives, Benefits Package, Vacation Package After six months. OTR CDL-A 1 yr 888-560-9644

2238082

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE-24/7 100 - Announcement

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

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Available ONLY by calling

877-844-8385

Garage Sale

Service&Business DIRECTORY

DIRECTORY

To advertise in the Garage Sale Directory Please call: 877-844-8385

POWERED WHEELCHAIR, like new condition. $600. (937)606-2828

RECLINERS, Lane, 2, tan, good condition. $75 for both. (937)773-1395

570 Lawn and Garden

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, In ground for flower beds or lawns. Great Christmas Gifts for parents and children. Convenient, affordable.

Gift cards available. (937)492-7582

577 Miscellaneous

BAR STOOLS, medium colored oak, (2), swivel back, Amish custom made, (937)778-0986.

CHRISTMAS TREE, 9.5', slim. $75. (937)473-9833 Call after 2pm.

COOKWARE, Original Wagner cast iron. Excellent condition! Price negotiable. (937)492-9434

2234505

937-492-5150

2233764

1684 Michigan Ave. in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot

CALL TODAY! (937)418-4712 or (937)710-5277 635 Farm Services

AMISH CREW A&E Construction

Amish Crew Pole BarnsErected Prices: •30x40x12 with 2 doors, $9,900 •40x64x14 with 2 doors, $16,000 ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!

Any type of Construction:

580 Musical Instruments

ORGAN, Theater Lowry console, in excellent condition, mahogany finish.

With two Leslie cabinets.

Make offer.

(937)773-2217

583 Pets and Supplies

CAT, female, gentle, 2 years old, gray and white, has shots and is spayed.

Free to good home.

(937)773-2329

GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups, AKC, vet checked and first shots at 6 weeks.

5 females, 5 males. Parents on premises. $250 stephkoble76@winds t r e a m . n e t .

(937)473-5698.

HAVAMALT PUPPIES, Non shedding, hypo allergenic, designer puppies, beautiful colors, shots, family raised, 8 weeks old on December 23rd, taking deposits now, (937)526-3418 JACK RUSSELL, full blooded, tails docked. 7 weeks old. $150 (937)308-4867

MINIATURE PINSCHER puppies, vet checked, first shots, tails docked, dew claws removed, ready for Christmas. $200 each.

(937)418-6575

Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.

(419) 203-9409 AMISH CREW Will do roofing, siding, windows, doors, dry walling, painting, porches, decks, new homes, garages, room additions.

30 Years experience Amos Schwartz (260)273-6223

Small #Basements #Siding #Doors #Barns

Hours: Fri. 9-8 Sat. & Sun. 9-5 2238095

Get it

Ask about our Friends & Neighbors discounts

We do...

Pole Barns • New Homes Roofs • Garages • Add Ons Cement Work • Remodeling Etc.

with

(937) 339-1902 or (937) 238-HOME

that work .com

Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 17 Years of Home Excellence

675 Pet Care

260-410-6454

660 Home Services

Horseback Riding Lessons Holiday Special Buy 4 lessons & GET 1 FREE • No experience required.

• Adults & Children ages 5 & up • Gift Certificates Available • Major Credit Cards Accepted Flexible Schedule Nights & Weekends 937-778-1660 www.sullenbergerstables.com

CERAMIC TILE AND HOME REPAIRS RON PIATT Owner/Installer

WE KILL BED BUGS! KNOCKDOWN SERVICES

Licensed & Insured

starting at $

937-489-9749 In Memory Of Morgan Ashley Piatt

(See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products)

00

159 !!

For 75 Years

Since 1936

773-4200 Free Inspections

2236560

625 Construction

2232266

SPA Hot Springs Sovereign Spa. 6 adults, 230W, 50AMP, 335 Gallon. New retractable vinyl cover bought in September. $2550.

(937)492-2443

VENDORS WELCOME

#Repairs Large and #Room Additions #Kitchens/Baths #Windows #Garages

2232667

660 Home Services

2227451

1144 Fisher Dr., Piqua, OH 45356

Amy E. Walker, D.V.M. 937-418-5992 Mobile Veterinary Service Treating Dogs, Cats & Exotics

“All Our Patients Die”

700 Painting 645 Hauling

AK Construction • New Roof & Roof Repair • Painting • Concrete • Hauling • Windows & Doors • New Rubber Roofs All Types of Interior/Exterior Construction & Maintenance

655 Home Repair & Remodel

HALL(S) FOR RENT!

CHORE BUSTER Handyman Services

scchallrental@midohio.twcbc.com

937-573-4737 www.buckeyehomeservices.com

• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

630 Entertainment

(937)454-6970

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

875-0153 698-6135

(937) 473-2847 Pat Kaiser (937) 216-9332

Booking now for 2011 and 2012

CURTIS PAINTING & HOME REPAIR

COOPER’S GRAVEL

Commercial / Residential

(937) 339-7222 Complete Projects or Helper Decks, Drywall, Cement, Paint, Fences, Repairs, Cleanup, Hauling, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Insured/References

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

COOPER’S BLACKTOP

Cleaning Service

Home Remodeling And Repairs

Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

937-335-4425 937-287-0517

715 Blacktop/Cement

Sparkle Clean

Urb Naseman Construction ~Vinyl Siding ~ Soffit & Facia ~ Home Repairs 937-498-4473 937-726-4579 FREE Estimates Over 20 Yrs Experience Licensed & Insured

2231203

Interior/Exterior Painting Commercial/Residential Svc. Vinyl Siding & Soffet Drywall/ Plaster Repair Carpentry, and Basement Remodeling Services Available Fully Insured 21 Years Experience

PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

937-875-0153 937-698-6135

PIT BULLS. 3 blue nose Pit puppies. 2 grey females. 1 fawn (light tan male), blue eyes, 9 weeks old. UKC registered parents, shots, $500 OBO. (661)492-6625 moneyace99@yahoo.com

586 Sports and Recreation

SNOW THROWER, TroyBilt, 24" clearing path.

5.5hp, electric start. $450 cash. (937)778-8671

COLT 45 New Pistol. 80 miltype with holster and box. $800 cash plus proper ID. (937)339-1394

105 Announcements

105 Announcements

a t n a S Paws Remember your 4-legged or fine-feathered friend in full color this Holiday Season in all three I-75 Newspapers (Sidney Daily News, Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call)!

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Sidney

Flea Market

ONLY ONLY $9 $9

Please call 877-844-8385 with questions

Published: December 15 • Deadline: December 6

“Sami Sue”

Your Name:______________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ Payment: K Cash K Check K CC CC#___________________ Exp:____/____

Brad & Emily

Your Pet’s Name: _________________________________ Message: _______________________________________ From: __________________________________________

Ad size 1col x 3”

Mail form, photo and payment to: Sidney Daily News, Attn: Santa Paws, PO Box 4099, Sidney, OH 45365

We love our Sami Sue!

(1.556”x3”)

2221948

PIANO, Baby Grand, smallest model made. Excellent value for the price, $100, (937)214-5044.

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift • Tax Claimable • Price Negotiable for more than one child • Meals and snacks provided • Close to Nicklin & Wilder School District • Mornings, before and after school

937-773-4552

in Shelby County

by Sidney Daily News Readers

FREE ES AT ESTIM

2232794

LIFT CHAIR, electric, gently used 6 months, soft khaki upholstery, push button control, $299.

(937)778-1183 for further details.

until November 30, 2011 with this coupon

Voted #1

2232188

560 Home Furnishings

$10 OFF Service Call

Gutters • Doors • Remodel

2238273

Shelby County Fairgrounds, Saturday November, 26th.

8:30am-3:00pm and the last Saturday of every month.

K I D S P L AC E

2232063

Gun & Knife Show

Roofing • Siding • Windows

2235395

550 Flea Markets/Bazaars

•Refrigerators •Stoves •Washers & Dryers •Dishwashers • Repair & Install Air Conditioning

2234570 945476

2229388

FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $130 per cord split/ delivered. Roundwood $85 per cord; delivered/ dumped. , (937)844-3756.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Continental Contractors

CALL TODAY!335-5452 CALL 335-5452

CHILDREN 2 YRS AND UP 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK

670 Miscellaneous

TERRY’S

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FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up.

(937)596-6622 or (937)726-2780

937-335-6080

1st and 2nd shifts weeks 12 ayears We•Provide care for children 6 weeks• to6 12 years andtooffer Super • Preschool andprogram Pre-K 3’s, and 4/5’s preschool andprograms a Pre-K and Kindergarten • Before and after school care program. We offer before and after school care, •Enrichment Transportation to Troy schools Kindergarten and school age transportation to Troy schools.

INFANTS 0-2 YEARS 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK

(937)339-7333

2231211

NASCAR DIECAST collection. Over 225 1/24 diecast. Some autograph cars, Autograph picture cards. NASCAR card collection and lots more. 3 curio cabinets.

(419)629-2041

“A CUT ABOVE THE REST”

Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

LEARNING CENTER

Center hours 6am 11:55pm Center hoursnow 6 a.m. to 6top.m.

• Pruning • Cabling & • Stump Bracing Removal • Lot Cleaning • Trimming • Storm Damage • Dead Wooding FREE Estimates • Fully Insured

937-492-ROOF

2464 Peters Road, Troy, Ohio 45373

545 Firewood/Fuel

FIREWOOD, $125 a core pick up, $150 a core delivered, $175 a core delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237

KIDZ TOWN

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CORN HEAD, 6 rows, No 63 for John Deere combine, $1500, (937)526-4861.

Classifieds that work

620 Childcare

* Limit of one pet per advertisement

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment

Find it in

577 Miscellaneous

HOT TUB, Viking, twin power motors with lights, waterfall, cd player, gazebo. $3500, Tires/wheels 215x40x18 , $200 Both like new (937)418-1575

665 Lawn, Garden, Landscaping

655 Home Repair & Remodel

Hunting?

2230705

REFRIGERATOR, 26.0 cu. ft. Frigidaire side by side, black, ice and water dispenser, 3 years old. $500 or best offer.

(937)773-4419

655 Home Repair & Remodel

2236217

510 Appliances

SIDNEY

2355 Wapakoneta Ave, (across from Carriage Hill Apt), Saturday 9am-1pm.

Lots of NEW items! Bar lights, 7.5 HP Craftsman pressure washer, large selection hand tools, new Christmas lights, electrical & plumbing items, dining tables, men's & ladies clothing .

600 - Services

2235721

500 - Merchandise

555 Garage Sales/Yard Sales

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BRADFORD 5468 Buckneck Rd. (East of Bradford off US 36) November 25th and 26th 9am-6pm, November 27th 9am-3pm.

Come to Christmas in the country where we will have quality handmade items and homemade goodies like grandma used to make.

To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Service & Business Directory please call: 877-844-8385

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555 Garage Sales/Yard Sales

15

Saturday, November 26, 2011

PIQUA DAILY CALL • PLACE YOUR AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK 877-844-8385 OR ON THE WEB AT WWW.DAILYCALL.COM

16

Saturday, November 26, 2011

PLACE YOUR AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK 877-844-8385 OR ON THE WEB AT WWW.DAILYCALL.COM • PIQUA DAILY CALL

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To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Picture it Sold please call: 877-844-8385 1982 FOURWINNS BOAT

18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861 1986 WILDERNESS FLEETWOOD 29', stored inside, 4 new tires, everything works great!

Large awning, excellent condition, like new! A must see!! Asking $3500.

Call (937)418-3516

592 Wanted to Buy

CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up.

Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019

800 - Transportation

890 Trucks

1990 GMC TRUCK, only 83,000 miles, power brakes & steering, electric lock & windows, $2300, (937)526-4963.

2010 CHEVROLET Silverado LT. 8 Cylinder, 4 x 4, extended cab, short bed. 5200 miles, $24,500.

(937)698-5351

805 Auto

899 Wanted to Buy

1999 CHEVY Tahoe, 2 tone grey, great condition, 4 wheel drive, leather seats, running boards, tow package, power windows/locks, rebuilt tranny, new parts. (402)340-0509

WANTED: junk cars and trucks. Cash paid and free removal. Get the most for your junker call us (937)732-5424.

AWESOME DEAL!!! Only 110,500 miles. 3100 motor.

All electric. A/C. Runs great! Very clean inside and out. Good gas mileage. NICE CAR!! $4500.

(937)726-5605 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT GREAT condition. 80,000 miles- mostly highway, recently detailed inside and out. Non-smoker and no accidents. All scheduled maintenance performed, $12,500.

Call (937)773-2694 ask for Jennie

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November 11, 2010

from your bedroom closet.

Twins are handled as two (2) separate photos

Love, Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa and Grandma

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Sidney Daily News Attn: Baby’s First Christmas PO Box 4099, Sidney, Ohio 45365

PLEASE PRINT!*

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1999 DODGE F100 van, Half ton, very good running condition, $1300.

(937)362-4769 2004 BUICK Le Sabre Ltd. 20,200 miles, white, navy blue cloth top.

Leather interior, Florida car! Immaculate. $13,000 OBO. (937)492-1308

1999 BUICK CENTURY

s a m t s i r h C t s r i F s ’ Baby e Memory of Your

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Your Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_________________ ! Please mail my photo back to me in the SASE provided. We cannot be responsible for photos lost in the mail. ! I will pick up my photo after December 20, 2010.We only hold pictures for 6 months after publication. ! Payment Enclosed ! Check ! Visa/MC ! Discover ! Cash ! Am Express

Credit Card #:__________________________________ Exp. Date:_____________________________________ Your Signature:_________________________________

* There is limited space available for wording in these ads, please choose wording carefully, we reserve the right to cut wording if necessary, ad shown actual size (1x3) above.

Today

2238570

Too Good To Be True Down payments Many homeowners are still facing mortgage default, and while the best bet is to contact your lender directly, there are tempting advertisements out there for companies that claim they can solve your financial crisis. Fraud is rampant, so look out for the following warning signs.

First, don't believe the hype when you hear, "We'll stop the auction!" or, "Debt eliminated, guaranteed!" If it sounds too good to be true, it is!

You should be suspicious of any company that tries to gain your trust by imitating a government agency. They may (illegally) publish government logos and names, or even copy the look of an official website, so pay attention to the details.

Back out of any deal that requires you to pay any fees up front.

There is no need to pay anyone to modify your mortgage terms, because your lender, and only your lender, can do that.

Most importantly, do not make mortgage payments to anyone but your lender. If a person or company presents you with an official looking statement that indicates payments should now be made to them, don't walk - run for the door, and call the Better Business Bureau.

By working directly with your lender, you may be able to modify your loan terms, or agree to a pay-off through a "short sale." Lenders require the property be listed with a local real estate agent if you decide to do a short sale.

Please heed this advice. You don't want to have one of these fraudulent groups to take advantage of you.

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Ask for help. Parents, friends and relatives may all be willing to give you a loan with favorable rates – with parents, that often means no interest rate, and no strict timeframe. If a loan (or gift) doesn’t seem feasible, maybe they would be willing to cosign the loan.

Use your other assets – either by selling them, or by borrowing money against them.

This can include things like cars, boats or bicycles, as well as stocks, or trinkets, such as heirlooms, or vintage trading cards.

If you have life insurance with any builtup value, you could cash in that value, or possibly borrow against it.

If you are a first-time homebuyer, you can take out $10,000 from your IRA, penalty-free, to put toward your home purchase.

You can also borrow against your retirement funds.

Sometimes, you can get help from a nonprofit organization, such as a church. There are loans out there that will let you put a lower down payment down, as long as a non-profit organization puts in part.

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If you can make it work, change your withholding taxes in anticipation of being able to deduct the interest. This will give you more take-home pay, which you can start saving!

Offer to give something other than cash for the down-payment. This could include offering the seller something like a car or a boat in lieu of the down payment, or it could be your services; for example, you could offer to do landscaping in the person’s new home, or give them automobile services, or do their taxes!

Finally, you can look for options that don’t require a large down payment. Such options include loan programs such as VA or FHA. Another option is to purchase a foreclosure property, which can often be had with little or no down payment. You can also consider getting an 80:20 loan, where you essentially have two loans; one is the regular mortgage on the property, and the other is a loan for the down payment – even through these are separate loans, they often come from the same lender.

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IN BRIEF ■ Basketball

Raterman nets 20 in victory STORRS, Ct. — Justine Raterman scored 20 points as the University of Dayton women’s basketball team cruised to a 9474 win RATERMAN over Buffalo Friday night at the Gampel Pavilion at UConn’s World Vision Classic.

Raterman was 6-for-12 from the floor, including 4for-10 from 3-point range, for Dayton, 2-2.

She made both free throw attempts and added four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

The Flyers face Fairleigh Dickinson Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. ET at Gampel Pavilion.

INSIDE ■ Story upstages OSUMichigan game, page 18.

■ Hillis could play against Bengals, page 19.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Jones gets last laugh Leads Panthers into state title game today

BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former Piqua standout defensive lineman Antwon Jones, who went on to play for Notre Dame, remembers reporters reaction to his statement four years ago when he took over as head football coach at South Bend Washington High School.

“I told them I came here to win a state title,” Jones said. “A lot of the reporters were kind of laughing about that. That’s why I am enjoying this week and talking to some of those same reporters. I can say, ‘I told you so.’”

Jones was refering to the fact the Panthers are

Who: Antwon Jones The Buzz: The former Piqua star has taken the South Bend Washington football progam from 0-10 to the Indiana 4A state championship game in four years.

What’s Next: The Panthers play Indianapolis Cathedral in the state championship game today at Lucas Oil Field. preparing to play for the Division 4A state championship game today against defending champion Indianapolis Cathedral.

In all fairness, the re-

porters reaction was not surprising — Washington was hardly considered a championship caliber program when Jones took it over four years ago.

“Not at all,” he said.

“They were coming off an 0-10 season.

“I saw an opportunity to help out young people. I didn’t know how long it was going to take — but I told them I was there to win a state championship.”

Jones credits several things for the amazing turnaround.

First, he brought in some strong assistant coaches.

“We have a great staff,” he said. “We took a little different approach. We weren’t afraid to get in their faces.”

For those who don’t know, Jones faces some challenges coaches in Miami County don’t face on a daily basis.

“This is a pretty rough

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Josh Parker scored 15 points and Kevin Dillard added 12, leading Dayton to the Old Spice Classic championship game with a 56-49 victory over Fairfield on Friday night.

Dayton (4-1) will go against Minnesota, a 7669 winner over Indiana State earlier Friday, in the title matchup.

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Former Versailles standout Megan Campbell has had a big season for Dayton volleyball team.

Enjoying breakout season Campbell steps up for UD spikers

BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com

DAYTON — For those not familiar with Megan Campbell, her breakout season for the University of Dayton volleyball team this year might come as a surprise.

For those who have followed Campbell’s career STUMPER since her playing days at Versailles, it would have been a surprise if she didn’t have the kind of season she has had.

When is the The 6-foot-1 sophomore last time the Cincinnati middle blocker has Bengals stepped into the starting swept the lineup of a traditionally season series strong program in a big with the way.

Cleveland Going into Friday’s regBrowns? ular season finale with Notre Dame, Campbell led the team in blocks (149), was second in kills (307) and had the highest attack percentage (.421) of QUOTED anyone on the team with than 10 attempts.

"I think he did more The Flyers captured good. I think he's a their third straight A-10 title and will be playing in great back.” their sixth straight NCAA —John Starks tournament.

“I hoped I could do on Brandon Saine’s that,” Campbell said. performance “When you are playing on

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Flyers advance to tourney finals

ScoresBroadcast.com’s upcoming basketball schedule includes: Tuesday: Jackson Center girls at Fort Loramie, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday: Versailles girls at New Knoxville, 7:15 p.m.

Friday: Russia boys at Houston, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday: Fort Loramie girls at Anna, 2:15 p.m.; Houston boys at Bradford, 7:45 p.m.

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neighborhood,” Jones said.

“To give you an example, in the four years I have been here, we have had two players murdered.”

And Jones felt like he had the knowledge from his previous experiences playing football to turn the program around.

“You know, a lot of it comes from coach (Bill) Nees at Piqua,” Jones said. “I talked to Steve Nolan (Troy) some — he is a pretty cool cat. I played for Earle Bruce (in the Arena Football League).

Urban Meyer was at Notre Dame when I was there, so I have been blessed to be around a lot of great coaches. It is bits and pieces, but a lot of it is

UD rolls to win

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Who: Megan Campbell The Buzz: Sophomore middle blocker has helped Dayton to a third straight A-10 title and sixth straight NCAA tournament.

By The Numbers: She leads the Flyers in blocks and is second in kills.

Reaping Awards: She was first team All-A-10, first team All-A10 Academic, named to the A10 All-Tournament Team and first team Capital One District Five All-Academic.

What’s Next: UD learns Sunday when and where they will play in the NCAA tournament. a team with so many great players and a lot of high expectations, you better have confidence in yourself — you better be able to play with confidence.”

That’s something Campbell has always done.

During her freshman season at Versailles, Campbell first showed the ability to step onto a big stage and perform at the highest level.

She qualified for the state meet in track and field in the high jump and wasn’t intimidated in the least, tying for third with a jump of 5-3.

Less than a year later,

she delivered an even more impressive performance on the basketball floor in the Division III state championship game.

Campbell, who had seen little playing time in the postseason, was forced into the game because of a foul situation.

She entered with Versailles trailing 7-6 and quickly hit a shot to give them the lead.

In eight minutes playing time, she hit all four of her field goal attempts, scored 10 points and the Lady Tigers had their first state title in that sport.

And Campbell’s confidence showed after the

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game, when asked where that clutch performance came from.

“I practice against Justine Raterman every day,” she said at the time.

“Compared to that, this was easy.”

Campbell also had an All-Ohio career in volleyball, leading them to one regional title and four district titles.

Ironically, she now plays at the same school where Raterman is a star in basketball.

“Justine’s a pretty good player,” Campbell said. “It (Dayton) is a great school.

See CAMPBELL/Page 18

"Obviously, a great win," Dayton coach Archie Miller said. "It feels really good, and continues to give not only individual players, but our team confidence that we have won games and especially close ones."

Parker went 0 for 5 from the floor and didn't score Thursday when Dayton beat Wake Forest 80-76.

"It was my teammates.

They told me, just stay with it and don't worry about what happened," Parker said. "New game, new setting and it's time to go. Everybody just came and we rallied together. Everybody played big."

Rakim Sanders had 17 points for Fairfield (3-3).

He had 21 points and seven rebounds in the Stags' 55-44 victory over Arizona State on Thursday.

Dillard had a threepoint play as Dayton went ahead 54-49 with 62 seconds to play. He added two late free throws after a technical was called on Fairfield coach Sydney Johnson.

"We played hard enough to win ... You could tell by my reaction at the end of the game," Johnson said. "I just don't think it's a great idea to harp on my reaction because I know it's a really good win for Archie and his squad. I don't want to take anything away from them."

After Matt Kavanaugh's basket with 3 1/2 minutes to play gave Dayton a 51-46 advantage, Desmond Wade hit a 3 to cut the Fairfield deficit to 51-49.

Kavanaugh finished with five points and 11 rebounds.

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Shelby Kihm goes up for a shot Friday night.

HOUSTON — The Houston girls basketball team opened the season with a victory over Covington 34-26 in non-league play Friday night.

Houston will host Russia Tuesday.

The Lady Wildcats steadily pulled away from Lady Buccs, leading 10-9 after a quarter and 25-18 by the end of the third period.

Allison Roeth had 10 points, and both Kristi Elliott and Bethany Reister nine for Houston, which had just four players dent the scoring column.

Covington had just three

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players score, with Julianna Simon scoring 16 and Shelby Kihm adding nine.

"Our shooting wasn't very good, that's for sure," said Covington coach Chris Besecker. "We have to look to shoot more, create some shots. We can't rely strictly on Shelby (Kihm) and Julianna (Simon). “"We need other kids to step up. We know teams will focus on Shelby and Julianna, so we need other kids willing to take shots and look to even create Allison Roeth shoots the ball for Houston Friday.

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by Meyer story

Buford scores 25 in 80-47 victory OSU-Michigan plays second fiddle COLUMBUS (AP) — William Buford scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and No. 3 Ohio State routed Valparaiso 80-47 on Friday night.

Aaron Craft added 15 points and eight assists for the Buckeyes (6-0), who tuned up for a big home showdown against No. 6 Duke on Tuesday.

Jared Sullinger had 14 points and 13 rebounds and Deshaun Thomas chipped in with 12 points.

Buford had four points in Ohio State's 19-2 surge right after the break, and the crowd used the final minute to serenade

Michigan with derisive cheers ahead of their football game on Saturday.

Ohio State had just six turnovers and scored 24 points off of Valparaiso's 18 miscues.

The Crusaders also shot just 34 percent from the field against Ohio State's opportunistic defense. Kevin Van Wijk, a 6-foot-8 post from the Netherlands, came in averaging 17.8 points a game but was held scoreless with four fouls. No. 2 scorer Ryan Broekhoff was averaging 15.5 points and had just

seven.

The game clearly tilted at the outset of the second half. The Buckeyes brought a four-point lead into the final 20 minutes, but they quickly asserted themselves at both ends of the floor.

The Crusaders had the ball first via alternate possession, but Craft came in out of nowhere to steal the ball out of Van Wijk's hands when he was about to score on a backdoor pass. Sullinger then popped out for a 15foot jumper and the

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negatively, on Ohio State in Saturday’s game?

Ohio State’s players have not been allowed to talk with the media since Monday, but at that time several athletes offered strong support for their coach.

Also, one of those athletes seemed to indicate they knew before this week that Fickell’s days as head coach could be numbered.

“Who knows what's going to happen a week from now or whatever, but I think it would be great to send him out with a win and then whatever happens, happens,” senior center Mike Brewster said. “But there wouldn't be a better way to end it than with a win over Michigan.”

Asked what stands out about Fickell, he said, “There's a lot of things.

The main thing is how strong he's stayed. He was put in one hell of a situation, a very unique situation, and the way he's handled himself and the way he's kept this team together throughout it all has been the most impressive thing.

“It could have been very easy for the team to fall apart or point fingers and that never happened, and that's because of him.”

Fickell said on Wednesday that he “lives in a bubble” where he is not distracted by many things outside the football program, but acknowledged his players probably don’t.

“I wish they could live in the bubble I do but that’s just not the case,” he said.

Senior linebacker Andrew Sweat says most players are able to ignore coaching rumors.

“You just focus on the game at hand, football.

Obviously, there are distractions. But you focus on what you love and why you came here and why you get up every day and go into the (Woody Hayes) facility. It’s because we love the game of football,” he said.

Sweat offered a strong endorsement of Fickell, saying he was “the most unbelievable coach I ever played for.

“Not only has he made me a better football player but he’s made me a better person and all-around individual. He demands excellence out of you every day, both on the field and off the field. I think Coach Fickell is the greatest coach I’ve ever had.”

Senior defensive back Tyler Moeller said, “You fight for this team, you fight for the program, you fight for the university, but the person I’m fighting for is Coach Fickell.

“I think he has done a great job this year with the circumstances. He’s a great coach and I have his back, no matter what.”

It’s uncertain what mixing those kinds of feelings about their coach with rumors about this being his last game in charge will do to Ohio State’s players in Saturday’s game.

Some people have compared it to 1987 when Ohio State went to Michigan with Earle Bruce as a lame duck coach in his last game and won 23-20 as an underdog.

COLUMBUS — It might be the biggest rivalry in college football, but it has become only the second-biggest story in Ohio State football this week.

The Ohio State-Michigan game on Saturday at Michigan Stadium is expected to be competitive for the first time in four years and a win by OSU could be a high point in a tumultuous season for the Buckeyes.

But all that has been overshadowed by numerous reports that Urban See OSU/Page 19 Meyer could be on his way to becoming Ohio State’s coach, maybe as soon as next week.

Meyer, 47, led Florida to two national championships before resigning after the 2010 season.

He has worked as a college football analyst for ESPN this season.

Meyer’s name has come up in almost every discussion of who might be the long-term replacement for Jim Tressel ever since Ohio State forced Tressel to resign in May. Talk of his imminent arrival intensified on Wednesday when The Columbus Dispatch quoted anonymous sources who said Meyer would become OSU’s coach.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ERIK SCHELKUN This all gets a little Megan Campbell goes up for a kill earlier this seasn for Dayton. messy because Ohio State already has a coach, at least for now, in Luke Fickell, who took over after Tressel left.

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Hillis could return Sunday Browns back returns to practice Friday BEREA, Ohio (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Peyton Hillis walked out of the Browns' locker room Friday carrying a playbook under his right arm.

On Sunday, he hopes he's carrying a football.

At long last.

Cleveland's besieged running back, who has missed the past six games with a severely strained left hamstring, could return to the field this week when the Browns (4-6) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4). It's a surprising development considering Browns coach Pat Shurmur ruled him out when the week began and Hillis did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.

But Hillis has made major progress in the past few days, and is on the brink of a long-awaited, and perhaps dramatic, return.

"I miss playing football," he said. "It's what I was brought up my whole life to do. I'm excited to get out there playing a game.

I'm excited about winning games. I'm excited to see how I can play during this time. I'm excited I feel 100 percent again."

Hillis, whose fall from stardom has been as abrupt as his rise, is ready to resume his stormy season.

"I've just got to find a way to overcome all of this and be the player I used to be," he said.

Hillis practiced Friday for the first time since Nov. 4, when he re-injured his hamstring two days before a game in Houston.

During the portion of practice open to the media, Hillis appeared to be fully healed. He carried the ball a few times, and near the end of the workout, Hillis caught a short pass and turned up field with a burst of speed.

Shurmur said it would be a game-time decision whether Hillis plays.

"Because he hasn't played ball in a long time, I think it's still important that I'm cautious with his return," Shurmur said.

In addition to possibly having Hillis back, the Browns will have running back Montario Hardesty, who has missed the past three games with a calf injury. With Hillis and Hardesty sidelined, Chris Ogbonnaya rushed for 115 yards last week in a win

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OSU Continued from page 18 Buckeyes were off and running.

Lenzelle Smith Jr. hit a 15-footer, then assisted on a Buford layup before Buford passed inside to Sullinger for another bucket.

After Broeckhoff hit a driving layup to break the ice for the Crusaders, Buford came off a screen to hit an 18-footer to make it

43-31.

Sullinger drilled a 3 from the left elbow â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the delight of the crowd â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before Craft hit a fastbreak layup and nailed a 3 from the right corner.

Evan Ravenel's free throw ended the surge, putting the Buckeyes up 52-31.

The lead never dropped below 15 points again.

Girls Continued from page 18 some shots."

Besecker gave the Houston defense credit for some of Covingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive problems. "(Bethany) Reister and (Kristi) Elliott were very good defensively, sitting in the passing lanes and creating turnovers," Besecker explained. "Our girls didn't do a very good job of paying attention to where the defenders were."

Covington was trailing just 26-23 when Kihm hit her head on the floor and had to leave midway through the fourth quarAP PHOTO ter.

Houston outscored the Peyton Hills could return to the playing field Sunday for Cleveland.

Buccs 8-3 the rest of the over Jacksonville. team leaders, who con- to be able to help his team. way.

Shurmur wouldn't be fronted him about being a "It's awful," he said.

Covington will host pinned down on who distraction and missing Hillis believes his recov- Fairlawn today.

BOXSCORE would start. treatments for his injury ery was hastened by a Covington (26) "If Hillis is available, he when he went to Arkansas platelet-rich plasma Simon 5-5-16, Kihm 2-5-9, Cain 0-1-1, 0-0-0, Pond 0-0-0. Totals: 7-11-26. will be available because last month to get married (PRP) injection into his in- Snipes Houston (34) he's ready to play," he during a work week. Hillis jured hamstring. It's a Holthaus 3-0-6, Elliott 4-1-9, Roeth 5-010, Reister 2-5-9. Totals: 14-6-34. said. "Now, whether he'll then re-injured his ham- treatment that involves Score By Quarters Covington 9 11 18 26 start or not I'll have to de- string in practice, two extracting blood from pa- Houston 10 16 25 34 cide that on Sunday. We days before he had hoped tients and re-injecting just Records: Houston 1-0, Covington 0-1. have running backs com- to come back. the plasma. The procedure 22.Reserve score: Covington 24, Houston ing back from injury so It's been a mess, one is not prohibited by league none of them can handle a Hillis hopes to clean up. policies, said NFL Cavs beat Pirates DEGRAFF â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lehman full load and I think that's "Things happen," he spokesman Greg Aiello. an important thing to re- said, dismissing the sug"It's supposed to make struggled from the field, member." gestion his season has you heal a lot faster than hitting under 20 percent It figures Hillis' return been a "nightmare." what it was and that's ob- for the game, but used the would be a spectacle. His "I guess when more peo- viously what it did," he free throw line to post a second season in Cleve- ple are looking at you said. "It's been 2½ weeks 42-30 victory over Riverside in the Lady land has been nothing everything seems more se- since the shot and I'm short of a sideshow since vere. I've got to be respon- steadily improving day by Cavsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first game under new head coach Gene it began. sible and understand that day."

Hillis squabbled pub- as well, that no matter With his smash-and- Goodwin.

Lehman, 1-0, is right licly with the Browns over what you go through, dash running style, Hillis a possible contract exten- you've always got to keep ran for nearly 1,200 yards back in action tonight at sion before both sides de- a good mindset and try to and 11 touchdowns last home against crosstown cided to table discussions. go through it as best you season, his first with the rival Sidney.

Lehman was able to hit He missed Cleveland's can.

Browns, who acquired him game on Sept. 23 with "As far as this year, in a trade from Denver. He just 10-for-51 from the strep throat, a decision he goes, I just look at like became an instant fa- floor, 19.7 percent, and said he made on the ad- bumps in the road you vorite with Cleveland didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shoot real well at vice of his agent. Hillis got have to overcome. That's fans, who helped vote him the line either, 56 percent.

But the Lady Cavs were hurt on Oct. 16 at Oak- in life with everybody." onto the cover of the Madland, and two weeks later For the past six Sun- den 12 video game, giving able to get to the line a lot, and that accounted for missed a Halloween party days, Hillis has been re- him national exposure. for needy kids, an absence duced to the role of But there's been noth- over half their points, 22he blamed on a miscom- cheerleader. It's been ago- ing but problems this sea- for-39. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played a 1-2-2 munication. nizing to stand on the son, leading some to There was his meeting sideline in sweats and speculate that fame has zone but they were doing a lot of slapping,â&#x20AC;? said with some of the Browns' watch. It's pained him not gone to Hillis' head.

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Goodwin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was ugly, but it was a win, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy being 1-0.â&#x20AC;?

Lehman didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pull away until the final period, leading by just three heading into the fourth quarter.

Lindsay Spearman, who led the Lady Cavs in scoring last season, had 17 to lead all scorers Friday night.

Lehmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kandis Sargeant was 9-for-12 from the line for all of her points.

BOXSCORE Lehman (42) Heckman 0-2-2, Harrelson 0-4-4, Slagle 0-1-1, Williams 2-0-4, Spearman 6-5-17, Hatcher 2-1-5, Sargeant 0-9-9. Totals: 1022-42.

Riverside (30) Ledly 3-1-8, Hawkey 1-0-2, Robison 3-07, Jenkins 3-7-13. Totals: 10-8-30.

3-point field goals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Riverside: Robison.

Score By Quarters Lehman 12 16 26 42 Riverside 5 12 23 30 Records: Lehman 1-0, Riverside 0-1.

Raiders win SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Russia girls basketball team opened the season with a 47-26 win over Sidney Friday night in non-conference action.

Shana Meyer led Russia in scoring with 11 and Kylie Wilson added 10.

Ashley Borchers and Becca Meyer added eight points each to the balanced attack.

Russia will play at Mississinawa Valley today.

BOXSCORE Russia (47) Puthoff 2-0-4, Borchers 4-0-8, Meyer 32-8, Wilson 5-0-10, Kearns 1-0-2, Meyer 43-11, Daniel 1-2-4. Totals: 20-7-47.

Sidney (26) Elmore 7-0-16, Watercutter 1-0-2, Perrin 1-0-2, Sturwold 3-0-6. Totals: 12-0-26.

3-point field goals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sidney: Elmore (2) Score By Quarters 14 24 33 47 Russia Sidney 4 13 20 26 Records: Sidney 0-1, Russia 1-0.

Reserve score: Russia 52, Sidney 31.

Lady Tigers lose CELINA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Versailles girls basketball team opened the season with a 56-38 loss to Wayne in the Celina tournament.

Versailles will play in the consolation game of the tournament tonight.

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Jones said he never envisioned being a coach when he was player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seemed pretty boring to me,â&#x20AC;? he said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actually, it is just the opposite. You are doing something all the time, whether it is scouting, watching films, practicing.â&#x20AC;?

And this has been a historic season in many ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of excitement connected with this,â&#x20AC;?

Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the first black coach to coach in an Indiana state championship game, we had a receiver set a national record. Everyone in the community is pretty excited.â&#x20AC;?

The Indiana state championships are played at Lucas Oil Field, home of the Indianapolis Colts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a walk-through this morning,â&#x20AC;? Jones said Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to get something to eat, go to one of the games tonight and hopefully, go out tomorrow and win our state championship.â&#x20AC;?

And allow Jones to have the last laugh.

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turnaround was almost instantaneous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My first year we went 7-3 and lost to the eventual state runnerup in the playoffs,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost to them again in my second year and last year we lost in the playoffs to a team that went to the Final Four. We are 4A, which is similar to Division II in Ohio. There are five divisions in Indiana.â&#x20AC;?

Jones has also won a conference title in the highly-competitive Northern Indiana Conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was the first one we had won in a long time in football,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually have three teams from our conference playing for a state title this weekend.â&#x20AC;?

And they will be in for a challenge against Indianapolis Cathedral, who beat Ohio power Cincinnati Moeller earlier this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we (South Bend Washington) won the state title in 1973, we beat the same school (Indianapolis Cathedral) 19-13 in the championship game,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, hopefully that is some

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And no one is happier to see Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success than Nees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, we are all very proud of Antwon (Jones) and what he has accomplished,â&#x20AC;? Nees said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has done a great job and has some amazing players. He has a receiver that has set a national record and a running back that is going D-I.â&#x20AC;?

The receiver Nees was referring to is Gehrig Dieter.

The 6-foot-3 senior caught 12 passes for 447 yards in a game against Elkhart Central earlier this season, a national record.

He caught 59 passes for 1,648 yards and 19 touchdowns during the regular season and surpassed 2,000 yards for the season in the Panthers sate semifinal win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, we have four guys playing D-I in college and we will have two more on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team (that go D-I),â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, besides that we have a lot of guys playing D-II and D-III in college.â&#x20AC;?

And Jones said the

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