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(Left) A market place peddler attempts to sell a pair of child slaves, played by Keelie Miller, 6, and her sister Ketley 12, of Troy, during a “Journey to Bethlehem.” (Center) The gates to the city greet visitors as they begin their “Journey to Bethlehem” at the Union Baptist Church. (Right) Erin Miller, left, and Cathy Ashman, both of Troy, work on their costumes as they prepare for a dress rehearsal on Thursday evening. BY SHARON SEMANIE For the Daily Call editorial@dailycall.com

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MIAMI COUNTY — Nestled along the rural back roads between Piqua and Troy is a vivid reminder as to why Christmas is celebrated this time of year. It’s a place where the hustle and bustle of shopping, mailing of holiday greetings and wrapping of myriad gifts is forgotten giving pause for the cause. Travelers heading eastbound along Peterson Road at twilight this weekend will spot a bright wreath-lit steeple at Union Baptist Church, where they’ll be transformed back to the time when Christ was born in the sleepy

Hey Kids! You can now go online at www.dailycall.com to send your letter to the Daily Call. We will forward them to Santa at the North Pole. Letters will be published Dec. 23. Letters also may be dropped off at the Daily Call office in the special North Pole Mailbox. Deadline for letters is Monday.

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little town of Bethlehem. “Journey to Bethlehem” is a visual treat for individuals of all ages anxious to experience the sights and sounds of Christmas. Camels, a donkey, sheep and even a llama are among the anticipated cast along with 70-plus church members participating in the event scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. both today and Sunday. Visitors will be escorted in groups for the journey, which takes approximately 20 minutes, according to Pastor Dale Adkins. Free and open to the public, the production takes place largely within the church’s activity hall although visitors are See Journey/Page 3

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PIQUA — With this week’s official opening of the city’s Cold Shelter Network, organizers have released the schedule of where each one will be located for the remainder of the wintry season. • Monday and Tuesday: Piqua United Pentecostal Church, 622 Gordon St. • Wednesday: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 325 W. Ash St. • Thursday: Church of the Nazarene, 400 S. Sunset Drive • Friday: The Gathering Place, 1107 Leonard St. • Saturday: Congregational Christian United Church of Christ, 421 Broadway St. • Sunday: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 325 W. Ash St. This year, the Cold Shelter Network will operate from Dec. 1 though the month of April on nights when the temperature is 32 degrees or below. Last year the network only opened on nights where it was 25 degrees cold or colder. According to statistics released by the Cold Shelter Network, last winter the network was open for 48 nights. One time one shelter had up to eight guests over a 48hour period. On several occasions some guests stayed more than one night. One guest used the shelter network 23 times while other guests stayed only a day or two.

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doors to discover an illuminated angel proclaiming glad tidings that “a Savior is born.” Traveling along a path— a lit boardwalk, which also is handicapped accessible — the “family” of visitors proceeds to the manger to view Joseph and Mary and their newborn, Jesus. As they continue along the boardwalk, they are introduced by a blacksmith who has been ordered by the Roman soldiers to cast metal into nails signifying the eventual crucifixion of Christ. They are finally met by Pastor Adkins who leads groups into a hospitality room for coffee, hot chocolate and homemade cookies. Pastor Adkins, who has served Union Baptist the past five years, explains that the church displayed a live nativity scene near the outdoors picnic shelter years ago before subsequent dinner theater performances and eventually the current “Journey to Bethlehem” production. “Several ladies who are experts in drama” came up with the idea for the Bethlehem journey, he explained, adding that the cast of characters span all age groups. “I am a strong proponent of generational church,” he noted, pointing to 85year-old Paul Deal, music director at the church since 1956, who portrays a jewelry salesman. “I play myself,” he laughed, at the end of the journey where he explains the significance of events witnessed by visitors. When asked what impact he hopes the “journey” will have on onlookers, he replied the significance is two-fold: to better understand the Christmas story and purpose as to why Jesus came to Earth and subse-

Continued from page 1 advised to dress accordingly since part of the “journey” is outdoors. Upon entering the main sanctuary of the church, guests are escorted by costumed guides carrying lanterns to the rough-hewn wooden gates of Bethlehem — constructed from 1860s era barns with original wrought iron hinges — where Roman soldiers stand guard and a census taker is told “This is the family of Daniel of Joppa who are tentmakers and here to pay their taxes.” As the gates open, the “family” proceeds to a synagogue under starry skies where they greeted with “shalom” by the rabbi who is reading Psalm 100 and seated nearby are destitute street people crying “alms for the poor.” They then proceed along the path of Bethlehem streets where hawkers in the marketplace are selling pottery, colorful jewelry beads, rich fabrics from Damascus, baked loaves of bread, fur pelts, produce and spices such as cinnamon, thyme, and cloves in hopes of raising money to pay their taxes under the domain of Emperor Caesar Augustus. One woman garbed in a period cloak holds a twomonth-old infant to her breast as another sells her wares. A tax collector is eyed along the route threatening to send a poor man to jail unless taxes are paid. The “family” of Daniel dutifully hands over a purse of coins to escape the same punishment. As they search for a place to spend the night, the “family” is informed there are no rooms at the inn and resign themselves to “having to spend another night under the stars,” at which time they go out-

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The Piqua cheerleaders Hip Hop squad took first place at the Raiders Blast atWright State University this pass weekend.The team includes, seated, Caitlin Cromes, kneeling l-r, Channon Collins, Alli Comstock, Carrie Latham, Lena Garber and Jesse Cook. Back row, l-r, Alli Cole Carmell Rigola, Karrstyn Burt and Raider mascot, Rowdy Raider.

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Dorma Jean Wise PLEASANT HILL — Dorma Jean Wise, 80, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Covington C a r e Center. S h e w a s b o r n July 21, 1931, in Covi n g t o n WISE to her parents Russell and Lala (Via) Hoblit. Dorma Jean graduated from Newton High School Class of 1949. Following her training she worked as a registered nurse for more than 35 years in Boston, Albuquerque, Xenia and retired from Piqua Memorial Hospital. After retirement she enjoyed traveling and camping around the country with her husband Wayne. She was a member of the Friendship Community Church and volunteered

at Christian Radio Station WEEC. She had a love for children and was very active in the youth programs at church. She is survived by her loving husband Wayne Wise; step-son, Gary Wise of Covington; brothers and sister-in-law, Therell Hoblit of Covington and Jim and Carolyn Hoblit; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Duane Hoblit. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Friendship Community Church, 5850 W. State Route 41, Covington. Pastor Forest Jackson will officiate with interment following at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Monday at the church. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com.

Karen S. Hewitt PIQUA — Karen S. Hewitt, 58, of Piqua, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at her residence. S h e w a s b o r n Feb. 3, 1953, i n Piqua, to the l a t e G a i l a n d HEWITT Mary Kathryn (Meyer) Miller. She married James E. Hewitt; he preceded her in death in 1971. Survivors include a son Daniel C. (Jessica Hile) Hewitt of Bradford; two sisters, Jackie (Robert) Wright of Tipp City, and Diana (Jerry) Hazeltine of Piqua; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Beverly A. Miller.

Mrs. Hewitt was a 1970 graduate of Piqua Central High School and retired from RT Industries of Troy following 22 years of service. Following retirement she continued caring for others through the Champaign Residential Living organization. She attended Piqua Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Pastor Donald R. Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com

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ingful opportunity for us as we prepare to open Ohio’s first urban casino in the heart of Cleveland,” Nate Forbes, a principal of Rock Gaming, said in a statement announcing the deals. Forest City Enterprises said it was selling the hotel to concentrate on its core office, apartment and retail properties in its primary markets including New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Denver and California. Forest City’s headquarters is located in its Tower City office-retail complex, where the casino will open in a renovated department store.A new casino building will be built to the rear of Tower City, overlooking the Cuyahoga River and the city’s industrial Flats.

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TROY — Eugene “Gene” Willard Timko, 86, of Troy, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Thursday evening, Dec. 8, 2011, at Covington C a r e Center, C o v ington. He was b o r n Sept. 3, 1925, TIMKO in McKeesport, Pa. to the late Michael and Ida (Dansak) Timko. He married Martha Jean “Marty” (Andreas) on June 25, 1955. In addition to his wife, surviving are his five children and t h e i r spouses, Phil and Dawn Timko of West Milton, Ann Gay of Lombard, Ill., Gary M. Timko of Columbus, Mary M. and Jeff Ely of Gahanna, and Elizabeth and Randall Hildreth of Pinellas, Fla.; brothers, Judge V. Paul Timko of Naples, Fla. and Dr. Thomas Timko of Lorain; nine grandchildren; and special friend, Mike Knight. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded

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in death by his sister, Valeria Gornall. He was a member of the Theta Tau Fraternity at The Ohio State University, where he studied to be a metallurgical engineer and later graduated with his bachelor of science degree. Gene was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy. He worked at Alcoa for 27 years before retiring from Powder Alloy Corporation of Cincinnati in 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, with the Rev. Fr. Eugene Vonderhaar officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy with Military Honors at the graveside. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, followed by Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373 or St. Patrick Catholic Church, 409 East Main Street, Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

of the program, athletic trainers Amanda Ingold and Tiffany Rhodes of the UVMC Center for Sports Medicine, visit the school once a week for fifty minutes. They use on-site equipment to put students through agility and speed drills, while working on strength and conditioning, too. Such representatives as Smith and Rhodes are also available during school athletic events to help with any injuries during games and provide information for continued after-care. “It works out well,” said Rhodes on the savings of both time and money by having the athletic trainers at events, along with giving parents a peace of mind. In the summer, according to Rhodes, the Center for Sports Medicine offers ESP, (Explosive Speed and Power) a sports enhancement program, for area high school and junior high age students at Tipp City high school. The program also works on speed, agility and flexibility. “We usually have a pretty good turn,” said Rhodes on ESP participation. As for the Piqua Catholic school’s new fitness program, “They think it is great that we are providing this training during the day,” said Canady on the 60-some students taking part with many already seeing an improvement. Familiar with partnerships between hospitals and schools at other locations, Canady contacted

Death notices ST. PARIS — Opal Flora Runkle, 90, of St. Paris, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. A celebration of Opal’s life will be held Monday in the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, St. Paris, with the Reverend Dave Kepple of the St. Paris United Methodist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Paris. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com.

UVMC on what is a first junior high working directly with the UVMC Center for Sports Medicine. “That’s a big thing right now,” said Canady on the between teamwork schools and hospitals and that UVMC, “Just kind of ran with it, they were very excited to form this partnership with us.” While in pursuit of students fitness, Piqua Catholic is also looking to get parents involved, too. They’ve already offered a Zumba class, directed by Sarah Barr, last fall. “It was very well received,” said Canady with more classes to be offered after the basketball season. “It was a hit, people loved it.” The school has also opened a fitness room not only to their students but parents, who have taken advantage of the equipment during basketball practice. “Everyone is welcome. We’re wanting to provide fitness opportunities to all,” Canady said as the school works towards more evening activities with the help of Heather Sever and Josh Bunch who currently work with the students after school and what she hopes will include nutrition education in the near future. Canady also spoke on the assistance from the Piqua Community Foundation and private donors that made this opportunity possible. “We couldn’t have done this if we didn’t have grants,” said other Canady. “We’re very, very fortunate. People really stepped up for us on the floor and the fitness.”

Ohio AG wants system-wide review of foster care DAN SEWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio’s attorney general said Friday he wants a comprehensive review of the state’s foster care system that takes a look at child safety and the high number of children remaining in the system until they reach the age limit. Mike DeWine led a child safety summit Friday in

Cincinnati, where a 2-yearold boy recently was beaten to death after being returned to his birth parents from foster care. His father has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The case is one of several across the state in recent years. DeWine said he wants to be sure the child’s best interests always come first in family reunification cases. He said there are other issues for scrutiny about child safety and well-

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reached 18. The national average is 11 percent. Representatives of social agencies, law enforcement, advocacy groups and adoption agencies took part in Friday’s event. DeWine plans more regional meetings around the state on child safety. DeWine, involved in child-protection legislation while a U.S. senator, said there tends to be attention paid only when there’s a child tragedy.

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In Brief Departure reunion planned PIQUA — A reunion is being planned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battery C-136th Field Artillery Battalion, 37th Infantry Division of Piqua departure for Camp Polk, La. The reunion is set for Jan. 21 in Piqua. Organizers are looking for the following members: Jack L. Black, James Hampton, Richard Jenkins, Donald P. Johnson, Richard E. Jones, Kelly A. Keith, Thomas W.Kessler, Jerry V. Sherick, Robert L. Tamplin, and Charles E. Wooley. Those who may have any information about their address or phone numbers are being asked to call Chuck Alexander at 773-8132 or Paul Staley at 773-6448. The location of the reunion will be announced at a later date.

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Upper Valley Career Center names students of the month PIQUA — Upper Valley Career Center Student Services Director Matt Meyer has released the names of the Career Center’s High School Students-of-the-Month for November. According to Meyer, students from each program are named for the honor (Student-of-the-Month) to recognize extra effort and to encourage development of leadership, scholarship, citizenship and community service abilities throughout the year. Area students honored for excellence during the month of November are: • Bradford: Megan Drieling, Cosme-

tology I Matt Wolf, Computer Information Technology I • Covington: Nick Thomas, Environmental Occupations II (Student Assistance) • Fairlawn: Marie Rose, Cosmetology I • Houston: Briana Schaffner, Automotive Collision Repair II (American Sign Language) Sabrina Stammen, Culinary Arts II • Jackson Center: Ryan Harris, Agriculture and Power Technology I • Newton: Joseph Neff, Automotive Services I

• Piqua: Amanda Cruse, Design & Digital Print Technology I Wesley Everett, Discovery (American Sign Language) Hayley Monroe, Teacher Academy Cayley Silverthorn, Culinary Arts I (American Sign Language) Allan Wheaton, Computer Information Technology II • Sidney: Cameron Alexander, Environmental Occupations I Kristeenu Clack, Electronics II (American Sign Language) William Powers, Agri-

cultural and Power Technology II • Troy: Crystal Baker, Early Childhood Education and Care II Emily Grapes, Medical Technology I (Algebra II) Griffieth, Sharletta Business and Financial Management II Brandon Johnson, Design and Digital Print Technology II Kayla Nickels, Early Childhood Education and Care I (American Sign Language) Taviano, Alexandria Early Childhood Education and Care I MacKenzie Wackler, Cosmetology II

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John Titus accepts an American flag donated by Alicia Titus’ Graham High School graduating class from Carol Sidders. The flag formerly flew at the Ross Historical Society Museum in Sidney and was presented to Titus at the Piqua Public Library at the conclusion of the book signing of his book, “Remembering Alicia; A Father’s Journey.” Titus’ daughter Alicia was a flight attendant on the second plane that flew into the twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001. The evening was sponsored by the Friends of the Piqua Public Library.

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.

were notified regarding a home in the 800 block of West High Street concerning a child who has lice as well as multiple bites from bed bugs. Assault: Police responded to a bus stop in the 400 block of West High Street after an assault reCriminal damage: Pogarding a juvenile was relice responded to the 1900 ported. block of Covington Avenue and the 1600 block of South Main Street after tires were slashed on veSuspicious: Police rehicles. sponded to the intersecSex offense: Police are tion of Ford Drive and handling an investigation South Street after it was involving a 15-year-old fe- reported that a woman male who had a child with was in the area “selling a 21-year-old male. The cigarettes to juveniles crime was reported by the while they were waiting complainant in person at for the school bus.” the police station. Burglary: Police responded to the 1700 block of Amherst Avenue after a residence was entered by Theft: Two purses were an unknown subject. stolen from a dresser in the bedroom at a residence in the 400 block of Brentwood Avenue. Theft: Police were Child abuse: Police called to the 400 block of

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Wood Street after copper wiring was stolen from an air conditioning unit. Disturbance: Police responded to the 100 block of South Roosevelt after a juvenile female threatened to hurt her step father with a knife.

Dec. 4 Theft: Police responded to the 700 block of Linden Avenue after an inflatable lawn ornament was stolen. It was later found in a neighbor’s yard. It wasn’t know if the wind blew it or if kids moved it. Sex offense: Police responded to the intersection of East Ash Street and North Main Street after a man was observed urinating in front of a business and then flashed several passing motorists.

Dec. 5 damage: Criminal Tires were slashed on a vehicle that was parked in the 300 block of Harrison Street. Unruly juvenile: Police responded to the home of a Piqua High School Age: 6 student after someone Birthdate: Dec. 9, came forward with rumors 2005 that the student, a female Parents: John and juvenile, was allegedly Robin James of Piqua going to bring a gun to Sibling: Spencer school to shoot her class- James mates. Grandparents: Davis and Pam James, Ruth DeBrosse and Joe Causey Burglary: Police responded to the 1100 block of Van Way after a home was entered through an unlocked window by a suspect who stole a large screen teleParker James vision.

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“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” (2 Timothy 3:5 AKJV)

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s I have written before, my job as a photographer carries many benefits, chief among them, the opportunity to meet people from all walks

of life. In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Will E Sanders and I visited local resident Roy Woolridge, a veteran of the United States Navy and a Pearl Harbor survivor, to hear a first-hand account of the “date which will live in infamy.” I grew up as the son of a World War II veteran. Many of my uncles, as well as a number of family friends, also served during the Second World War. Rarely did anyone discuss their personal experiences, and if they did, it was almost always something of a lighter nature. The history of World War Two has been my passion for years. I have studied both the European and Pacific Theaters but the war in the Pacific has always been most interesting. The story of the attack on Pearl Harbor has been well-documented. Unfortunately, we are living in a generation of revisionist history, folks, nay, nut cases, who refuse to believe the facts of history as it occurred. They would rather make up new facts that are more poMIKE ULLERY litically correct. Chief Photographer When the opportunity came for Will E and I to actually meet a man who witnessed and participated in one of America’s most tragic moments, I found myself almost shaking with anticipation. Historians are aware that on the eve of the attack, there was a formal dance at the Pearl Harbor Officer’s Club. Mr. Woolridge was a member of the band who played in the club that fateful evening, the last evening of peace for four long and terrible years. I hope that most of you read Woolridge’s account in our December 7 edition of the Piqua Daily Call. It is a story that we rarely have the chance to hear first-hand anymore. It won’t be many years until no one will be left who can say, “I was there.” Will E received a letter, via fax, a couple days ago, from Woolridge’s daughter. She included an account her father’s recollections of December 7, 1941, that he had written on the 62nd anniversary of the attack. Woolridge was 100 years old as he recalled the attack to us. His hearing is not what it used to be either. I would describe his recollections of his naval service as pretty good for a centurion. When I took the opportunity to read his account from eight years ago, I was nearly speechless. Not only were the details very sharp and clear, but I was astounded by Woolridge’s writing ability. His account of the attack and it’s aftermath was a wonderful thing to read, nearly poetic in nature, as he describe the views of the peaceful harbor during the dance and the chaos and tragedy, death and destruction, that began less than 12 hours later. It is events such as these that make me want to cry in despair as I realize that we are losing our World War Two generation far more rapidly with each passing year. Our “greatest generation,” as described by Tom Brokaw is responsible for making America into a world leader. I recall when I first began hearing that we were losing World War II veterans at a rate of 1000 per day. That was 15 years ago. The figure, I believe is now closer to 1500 per day. If there was a more defining historical event than World War Two during the 20th century, I don’t know what it was. Time is running out to talk to these living participants of the century’s most influential years. When we were growing up, they were “just” Dad, or Uncle Charlie. Most are now gone. And, to a man, their take on those war-filled years was, “We were just doing our job.” Those who are still with us need to be remembered by each and every one of us as what they have become — national treasures. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Chief Roy Woolridge, USN (ret) and the millions of men and women of our Greatest Generation. Your generation was defined by a quote from one of your own … “There are no great men. There are only great challenges that ordinary men are forced, by circumstances, to meet.” - Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., USN Mike Ullery is the Chief Photographer of the Piqua Daily Call. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Piqua Daily Call.

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It’s fourth down and time to punt the sudden — a beat-up, can’t tell you why or regulation-size Wilson how it began, but for football comes crashing the better part of a into their living room. decade, three dudes I’ve run the scenario have gone out to pass through my head a the football on Main thousand times. In the Street in Laura during end, I come to only one the halftime of every conclusion: If it hapCincinnati Bengals pens, I will pay for the game. WILL E SANDERS damage. Rain or shine, and Staff Writer Probably, I mean. It’s even if the game is wsanders@dailycall.com a pretty big window. blacked out for low atI can’t trace the exact tendance ratings (illegal sports streams are incredibly easy to mythology of the tradition to its roots, find on the Internet), my best friend, but it’s safe to assume that as fans of a Dave; my little brother, Carson; and I poorly managed and under-performing pass the pigskin right there on a public football team for two decades strong, the street, regardless of the ire we know it Sunday ritual evolved as a pleasant halftime distraction of continually supdraws throughout our tiny village. And we have absolutely no business porting a terrible team. Of course, there are always the Clevewhatsoever playing football in the street. Aside from scoring a few soccer land Browns. But no, thanks. It’s bad goals and winning the Cub Scouts enough that I root for a team that shares Pinewood Derby in the third grade, we its name with an all-female rock band have no other collective sporting from the 80s. I simply refuse to root for a color — especially brown (and that achievements to hang our hats upon. None of us even played high school personal conviction transcends all sports football and, with our gangly bodies, genres). Anyway, we’ve kept this halftime trawould not have survived the experience. Nevertheless, week in and week out, we dition alive for seven or so years now, chuck the football like a grenade and and I don’t mean to brag, but I think I’m avoid serious injury like getting rolled getting really good. In fact, I’m pretty sure I could play quarterback in the by a Volkswagen. Heck, not all of us have health insur- NFL. It looks really easy: Hand the ball off ance. A few Decembers back — yes, Decem- to a guy who makes a few million less ber is always the roughest month for than me and throw a few passes here this activity — I ignorantly decided to and there to dudes who do hilarious perform a Superman dive for a catch and touchdown celebrations. So what?! I can do that, and I play on wound up in the emergency room with a sprained left wrist. I didn’t even make pavement with no pads. Sometimes I’m barefoot and slightly intoxicated. the catch, either. Even if I made the practice squad, I’m To this day, my wrist still gives me fits. But it’s all cool, you dig? I get to tell all positive an NFL franchise could take advantage of my punting abilities. I could the ladies about my football injury. It’s always just a matter of time before be wrong, but I think just about any one of the three of us decides to give the white dude between the drafting age football a good, old-fashioned and totally and Social Security benefits-eligibility misguided punt at full power. But once age qualifies as a punter. Punters are one of us does it, the rest of us do it, too, the football equivalent of drummers in a because we are guys, and that’s what rock band — you don’t remember them unless they’re named Ringo or have only guys do. Before you know it, footballs are rain- one arm. If I was pulling down an NFL salary, I ing down like mortar fire all over Main Street — in and around cars and near would be more than willing to pay for weather-worn power wires, huge street the damage when we do eventually shatlights and the roaming all-terrain capa- ter the Becks’ window. Probably, that is. It’s a pretty big winbilities of the Laura Beautification dow. League. After all of these years, I consider it To contact Will E Sanders, visit his nothing short of a miracle that none of us ever took out the Becks’ enormous, website at willesanders.com, or send him an email at wille@willesanders.com. To east-facing living room window. Oh, how terrible that would be. Pic- find out more about Will E Sanders and ture my nice elderly neighbors having a read features by other Creators Syndiquaint Sunday afternoon supper and cate writers and cartoonists, visit the watching television, or as they might put Creators Syndicate website at www.creit, watching their stories. When — all of ators.com.

Excerpts of recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Ohio newspapers: The Lima News What a tragedy. Last weekend, NATO helicopter attacks against suspected insurgents in Pakistan inadvertently killed 28 troops of the Pakistani military. Although the two nations’ relations are strained, Pakistan is a key ally in America’s military operations in both Afghanistan and Pakistan itself. Pakistani Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas, a military spokesman, said NATO expressions of regret were not enough. … He lamented that the new deaths bring to 72 the number of Pakistani troops killed, with 250 wounded, in such cross-border attacks in the past three years. The situation is extremely difficult, said Malou Innocent, a foreign policy analyst at the libertarian Cato Institute who recently returned from a fact-finding mission to Afghanistan. “The U.S.Pakistani relationship is so complicated,” she said. “It was thrown into disarray earlier when U.S. troops killed Osama bin Laden,” the terrorist mastermind behind 9/11. Pakistani authorities remain upset they were not notified before a Navy SEAL team helicoptered deep into Pakistan to kill the al-Qaida leader in May. … Ever since the 9/11 attacks more than 10 years ago, we have favored using U.S. elite troops to go after bin Laden and other alQaida members. But we have opposed the sort of “nation building” that ends up being a quagmire. The Afghan war now, at 10 years old, is the longest in America’s history, yet there’s still no exit strategy. Moreover, it doesn’t make sense to strain relations even more with Pakistan, long a key ally in the region despite many problems and a nuclear power in its own right. With U.S. troops finally heading out of Iraq, it’s also time to wind down the war in Afghanistan.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 Woman questions future with her unaffectionate man Saturday, December 10, 2011

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In this Dec. 8 photo, the orginal Hooters resturant in Clearwater, Fla. has undergone a major remodeling project that will increase the size of the restaurant and add a Hooters museum. The orginal cafe opened in 1983. Today, there are more than 487 restaurants around the world.

Original Hooters in Florida gets a facelift TAMARA LUSH Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The original Hooters was a ramshackle, dove-gray, two-story building perched on a stretch of road between Tampa and Clearwater Beach. Similar to the chain’s slogan, it was unrefined, tacky, yet delightful — and it launched a wildly popular restaurant chain that now boasts 487 locations around the world. For 28 years, it’s been a magnet for folks who like chicken wings, pretty waitresses in tight clothes and cold beer (although probably not in that order). Recently, Hooters management announced that the building is “undergoing a full-scale remodeling.” Most of the edifice was torn down and construction crews are expanding the footprint to accommodate more beer-drinking, wingloving customers. Some would say it’s blasphemy in a state that’s been accused of demolishing the past in favor of building the shiny, new future. Should the demise of the Original Hooters be mourned? Could a bar where scantily clad women serve clams and wings and beer ever truly be a cultural touchstone? Absolutely, says Bay Ragni, a Hooters fan from Aston, Pa. It’s Ragni’s life goal to visit every Hooters in the world. So far, he’s been to 15 of them, four on one recent vacation. He jokes with his wife that they should rent an RV and drive to every Hooters,

collecting memorabilia along the way. But Ragni is disappointed that he won’t be able to visit the very first Hooters in its original glory. “The original one would be like going to the Mecca of Hooters,” Ragni said. “I would definitely want to still come visit it but it won’t be the same. Now that they’re changing it, it takes away a little of the originality of it.” Plans call for an expanded kitchen and bar area — originally, the restaurant served only beer and wine — and a Hooters museum, said Neil Kiefer, president and CEO of Hooters Management Corp. “Artifacts, a timeline, menus, original uniforms,” said Kiefer, who was overseeing the construction on a recent balmy Florida winter day. Men in hard hats tramped in and out of the shell of the building, while laminated drink specials cards with smiling Hooters Girls lay stacked on a wooden porch rail. Local historic preservationists also question whether the structure should have been dramatically revamped, while saying that they’re not surprised it was. “Growth is the greatest enemy of historic buildings,” said Gary Mormino, a history professor at the University of South Florida whose office is located in a rare late-1800s Dutch Colonial building in downtown St. Petersburg. “Time anoints, but also destroys.” And while the old Hooters may not have been much to look at, “our frame

of reference is always changing,” he said. Ranchstyle homes and 1950s architecture are undergoing a popular revival. Maybe someone in the future would have wanted to see the faux-Key West-style of the original Hooters. Mormino said that Hooters plays into what he calls “the Florida Dream:” sun, sand, palm trees, beautiful girls, eternal youth, second chances. Even the founders of Hooters weren’t sure if their restaurant would last, much less spawn such a sexy legacy; so many other eateries had failed in that location that they built a small “graveyard” near the front door with tombstones naming the prior businesses. But it was a success: patrons seemed to go wild over the simple concept of beer, wings and waitresses in orange running shorts. So much so that the founders sold the chain’s trademark to another company that kept the iconic Hooters name — although the founders still own the original Clearwater Hooters and other Florida locations. Mormino and his USF history colleague Ray Arsenault are mourning the fact that Hooters recently bought the location of another restaurant in St. Petersburg, some 15 miles south of the original location. There, Hooters replaced a longtime Spanish eatery called Pepin. The Mediterranean-revival building was replaced this fall with a modern-looking structure graced with the bright orange “Hooters”

sign atop the building. “For it to be a Hooters was something of an affront,” Arsenault said. “I don’t like it. I feel like we’ve lost something.” While Florida might not have 15th-century Renaissance architecture like Italy, and while even the state’s copies of Mediterranean architecture are being torn down to make way for chain restaurants, Americans fondly embrace their icons, however massproduced or tacky. Authenticity is in the eye of the beholder, says Douglas Astolfi, a history professor at St. Leo University, a school about an hour north of the original Hooters. “Hooters speaks to who we are,” said Astolfi, pointing out that the restaurant’s aesthetic of big breasts, big beers and sports captures a modern America, especially the America that emerged in the early 1980s. “In the 20th century we built palaces to our culture. They’re not churches, they’re not monuments, but they’re monuments to our culture,” he said. “There’s nothing more schlock in our culture than Disney or McDonald’s or Hooters, but all of those things personify an American culture that exists.” “Popular culture, whether it’s Hooters or Disney, can be owned by anyone. It can be enjoyed by anyone,” he said, adding that there is now a Hooters across the street from Carnegie Hall in New York City. “Why isn’t it justifiable to have this as our memory? It doesn’t make us less, it makes us different.”

DEAR ABBY: I am 28 and have dated my boyfriend “Dan” for two years. We have lived together for the past year. I fell for him the moment I laid eyes on him and have always imagined we would spend the rest of our lives together. My problem is Dan shows me almost no affection. He doesn’t tell me he loves me unless I say it first; he never wants to cuddle next to me or hug me when he gets home from work. He insists that he loves me, and says his lack of demonstrativeness is because he didn’t grow up in an affectionate household and it makes him uncomfortable. I feel Dan is an adult and can choose to make his household — our household — one filled with love and affection. It’s starting to make me question whether we really have a future together. Am I overreacting? — NO HUGS, NO CUDDLES IN PHILLY DEAR NO HUGS, NO CUDDLES: No. You’re an intelligent woman, and you’re asking intelligent questions. Before making up your mind about Dan, make clear to him what your needs are. Demonstrate the kind of affection you need from him, and see if he’s willing to make the effort. If he’s not up to it, then — face it — he’s not the man for you. To marry someone who can’t show love would be for you to live on an emotional starvation diet. DEAR ABBY: I am a caring, loving husband. I enjoy my time with my wife. I think about our future a lot and want our marriage to last for as long as possible. I make exercise a priority in my life, but I can’t get her to understand that she should, too. I love her for who she is, but I want her to be in great health. I am a very straightforward person and have told her in ways she didn’t respond well to. She becomes defensive. How do you tell a woman she should exercise without offending her? — FIT IN AKRON, OHIO DEAR FIT: Talk to her about the couples you encounter who exercise together. Tell her how much it would mean to you if you could share the activity together. If your form

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diamond suit at the outset offered them a far better chance of finishing with nine tricks, so they took the first heart in dummy and led a diamond to the king. Had the king held the trick (which is almost certainly what would happen if East had the ace), they could then abandon diamonds and drive out the ace of spades to assure the contract. If, as in the actual case, West took the king of diamonds with the ace and returned a heart, South

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History, heritage, Hanukkah — and food NEW YORK (AP) — Museums and historic sites, the world’s largest menorah, and a trendy new Tribeca restaurant inspired by an old-school Catskills resort. They’re all part of Jewish New York, with a heritage that stretches back 400 years and a vital contemporary community that’s reinterpreting old traditions for the 21st century. New York City has the largest concentration of Jews in the world outside of Israel, according to the Jewish Databank, which put the city’s Jewish population at 1.4 million in 2002. The stories of European Jews who arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are relatively well-known and easy to find in places like the Lower East Side. But visitors with an interest in Jewish New York will also want to explore many other parts of the city, from the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn to a 17th century graveyard on a Chinatown sidestreet. An obvious place to start is Ellis Island, where the ancestors of so many American Jews first set foot on U.S. soil. Boats run from Battery Park — schedules at h t t p : / / w w w. s t a t u e cruises.com — to the National Park site in New York Harbor. The Ellis Island museum offers a wealth of artifacts connected to Jewish immigrants, including a photo of a kosher kitchen that opened on the island in 1911 and an eye chart with a line of Hebrew letters. From where the boat lets you off on your return to Manhattan, you can walk to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park City. Through summer 2012, the museum is hosting a fascinating exhibit about Emma Lazarus. Lazarus’ sonnet “The New Colossus” with its famous line “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddles masses,” is engraved on a tablet in the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal, and Lady Liberty can be seen from the museum windows. Lazarus was born in New York to an old Sephardic Jewish family; a letter about religious freedom from her great-great uncle to George Washington is part of the show. The Museum of Jewish Heritage was created as a memorial to those who perished in the Holocaust. Many of its permanent exhibits are related to life before, during and after the Nazi persecution of Jews in Europe during World War II. Admission, $12 (children 12 and under free); closed Saturdays; http://www.mjhnyc.org/. A little farther uptown you’ll find a newcomer restaurant with nostalgic ties to New York’s Jewish past. Kutsher’s Tribeca, which opened in November at 186 Franklin St., is the brainchild of Zach Kutsher, whose grandparents ran Kutsher’s Coun-

try Club, a popular Catskills resort in its mid20th century heyday. The menu reinvents and updates favorite Jewish comfort foods, offering savory brisket meatballs, chopped liver made from duck, and yummy matzo ball soup with dill. You can even order caviar with your latkes — though the roe is not from sturgeon, which isn’t kosher. (Kutsher’s is not strictly kosher but it does not serve forbidden foods like pork or shellfish.) Drinks at Kutsher’s hark back to fun times at the resort with names like Bungalow Bunny, the term for a wife spending the summer with her kids in the Catkills while her husband worked in the city; and Bug Juice, originally a summer camp drink for kids made from a combination of leftover juices. The restaurant serves dinner from 5:30 p.m. on; beginning Dec. 20, lunch will be served at noon. On Dec. 25, Kutsher’s will offer a special Chinese-themed menu in honor of the American Jewish tradition of going out for Chinese food on Christmas Day. Next, head to Chinatown, where Jewish history is hiding in plain sight. Near the entrance to the Manhattan Bridge, just south of Chatham Square, is the oldest Jewish cemetery in the U.S., at 55 St. James Place. The graveyard was used from 1682 to 1828 by Congregation Shearith Israel, also known as the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue. Today Shearith Israel’s synagogue is uptown at 2 W. 70th St., but the congregation was founded in the 1650s by Sephardic Jews who settled in Lower Manhattan when it was New Amsterdam, a Dutch colony. Emma Lazarus belonged to the congregation, as did her famous relative, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo. The St. James cemetery is one of three historic Shearith Israel graveyards located on lonely Manhattan sidestreets; the others are at 76 W. 11th St., used from 18051829, and on West 21st Street west of Sixth Avenue, used from 1829 to 1851. You can still make out dates and names in Hebrew and English on many tombstones. “It is indeed remarkable seeing these old cemeteries

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The engagement of Katie Lee to William R. Jaqua is announced by her parents, David and Sherri Lee of Hinsdale, Ill. William and Ann Jaqua of Piqua are parents of the bridegroom. brideThe elect is a 2003 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. She graduated from the University of Dayton in 2007 and works Jaqua, Lee for Schawk Inc. partner of Construction in Rosemont, Ill. Her fiance is a 2003 Equipment Exchange Inc. graduate of Piqua High in Chicago, Ill. The couple is planning School and also graduAP PHOTO ated from the University to be married next June People stand around the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah, erected annually of Dayton in 2007. He is a in Chicago. by Chabad-Lubavitch on 5th Avenue and 59th Street in New York. amidst all the buildings — silent tributes to our ancestors and a New York of days gone by,” said Rabbi Hayyim Angel of Shearith Israel. Heading north, where Chinatown runs into the Lower East Side, you’ll find the Eldridge Street Synagogue, 12 Eldridge St., http://www.eldridgestreet.org. It was founded in 1887 as the first great house of worship built by Eastern European Jews in the U.S. In 2007, after a 20-year, $18 million restoration, a museum opened onsite about the synagogue and local Jewish history. Nearby is the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 97 Orchard St., http://www.tenement.org. The building dates to 1863, but it was a time capsule when the museum acquired it in 1996: Its apartments had been sealed off since 1935. Museum tours ($22) now tell the stories of the real people who lived there. The building housed immigrants from various countries and religious backgrounds, but several tours — one called “Hard Times” and another called “Sweatshop Workers” — focus on Jewish families. The museum also offers “Foods of the Lower East Side,” a walking tour ($45) with tastings at neighborhood eateries like Kossar’s Bialys, 367 Grand St., and The Pickle Guys, 49 Essex St. Other worthwhile stops in the area include the Bialystoker Synagogue, organized in 1865 and housed in an 1826 fieldstone Federal style building at 7-11 Willett St.; and the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy, which offers walking tours on New York Jewish history and operates a storefront visitor center at 400 Grand St. with interesting exh i b i t s ; http://www.lesjc.org. During Hanukkah, the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish outreach organization sponsors the lighting of a massive menorah, 32 feet tall, on Fifth Avenue and 59th Street near Central Park, Dec. 20-27. Candles are lit at 5:30 p.m., except for the Sabbath, with a 3:30 p.m. lighting Dec. 23 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 24. The Jewish Children’s Museum, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (792 Eastern Parkway, Kingston Avenue stop on the No. 3 train), offers

hands-on interactive exhibits about holidays and culture along with a climbing wall for young children and a minigolf course. Kids can crawl through a challah bread tunnel, go shopping in a kosher supermarket and walk through the creation story from the Old Testament. A program on pressing oil for Hanukkah takes place Dec. 18-Jan. 1. Museum admission, $10; kids under 2, free; closed Friday-Saturday; http://www.jcm.museum. Many visitors to the Jewish Children’s Museum are from the local Lubavitch community but the museum gives a warm welcome to all and hosts 20,000 public school children a year in addition to families. Its mission is to promote tolerance; it was created in memory of Ari Halberstam, a local teen murdered in a 1994 terrorist attack. On Manhattan’s Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum at 92nd Street and Fifth Avenue is hosting “The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats,” a moving tribute to the beloved author of books like “Whistle for Willie.” Keats was born Jacob Ezra Katz in Brooklyn in 1916 to Eastern European Jewish immigrants. The exhibit looks at how the poverty and anti-Semitism he experienced as a child influenced his work. Young visitors will enjoy a reading room inspired by Keats’ stories. The Jewish Museum is also hosting an exhibit of 33 Hanukkah menorahs chosen from its permanent collection by another favorite children’s author, Maurice Sendak, who wrote “Where the Wild Things Are.” Sendak, also born in Brooklyn to Jewish immigrant parents, lost much of his extended family in the Holocaust. The Keats and Sendak exhibits are on view through Jan. 29. Admission, $12; children under 12, free; closed Wednesdays; http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/. Finally, if you’re crazy about latkes (potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah), head to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for the third annual Latke Festival, where top chefs compete to create the best latke. Tickets are $30; http://www.greatperformances.com/latkefest.

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Engagement DeBrosse, Stager announce date The engagement of Jessica DeBrosse of Piqua to Sam Stager of Troy is announced by her parents, Dan and Beth of DeBrosse Piqua. Ray Stager of Troy and Steve and Jayne Brown of Bradford, are parents of the bridegroom. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Piqua High Stager, DeBrosse School. She Her fiance is a 2005 earned a master’s degree in physician assistant graduate of Troy High studies from Marietta School and is employed as College in 2011 and is a team leader at Komyo employed as a physician America. A May 26, 2012, wedassistant at Versailles ding is planned. Medical Center.

Birth Texas couple welcome baby boy Jarrett and Maureen Shultz of Killeen, Texas, announce the birth of a son, Xander Elliott Cruz Shultz born at 4:46 a.m. Nov. 20, 2011, at Darnell Army Medical Center. Xander weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 and 1/4 inches in length.

He was welcomed home by siblings Camden and Savannah. Maternal grandparents are Pam Adcock and Dwight Adcock of Madisonville, Ky. Paternal grandparents are Jerry Shultz of Sidney and Cindy Shultz of Piqua.

Music program set SIDNEY — The Lehman Catholic Music Department will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the Jerry DeLong Gymnasium at the school. The program includes selections performed by the Concert Band, the Cavalier Choir, the Concert Choir, and The Lehman Limelighters and Combo. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Punch and cookies will be served following the musical program. No admission is charged, and the public is invited. Selections by the Lehman Concert Band include “Fantasy on a Flem-

ish Carol,” “Good King Wenceslas,” “Angel Flight,” “Scherzo for Santa,” and “Bring a Torch.” The Cavalier Choir will perform “Be Glad This Festive Day” and the Concert Choir will perform “The Little Drummer Boy.” The two groups will combine to perform “Sleigh Ride,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” and “A Bit of Holiday Cheer.” The Limelighters and Combo will perform “Ring in the Holidays,” “Various Themes on Fa-La-La,” “O Holy Night,” and “Salsa Noel!” The Lehman choirs are under the direction of Jacquelyn Jenkinson. The band is directed by Elaine Schweller-Snyder.

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Sand sculpture artist Carl Jara creates two marine iguanas at The Children’s Museum of Cleveland for the upcoming exhibit Galapagos Sands Exploring the Centuries on Thursday in Cleveland.The exhibit will run from today through April 15. It will take Jara three days to complete the sculpture.

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COLUMBUS (AP) A new poll shows former NEWTON U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich now leads the SCHOOLS Republican field in the Monday — French presidential battleground toast sticks, sausage state of Ohio. patty, carrots and dip, Quinnipiac The juice bar, milk. (KWIHN’-uh-pee-ak) UniTuesday — Hot dog on a bun with coney sauce, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. Wednesday — Assorted CLAIRSVILLE ST. entree, assorted vegeta(AP) — An Ohio sheriff bles, assorted fruit and who dealt with dozens of milk. Thursday — Chicken exotic animals set loose by fryz, whole wheat dinner a suicidal owner says two roll, green beans, apple British film companies have contacted him about crisp and milk. Friday — Stuffed crust doing documentaries. And, Muskingum pizza, corn, Cheetos, apCounty Sheriff Matt Lutz plesauce and milk.

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versity poll out Thursday represents a big comedown for businessman Herman Cain, the top pick of Ohio GOP voters in a similar poll in late October. The survey began five days before Cain an-

nounced he was suspending his bid last week. Gingrich is now the choice of 36 percent of the state’s Republican voters. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is second with 18 percent. No other candidate

scored more than 7 percent, including Cain. The overall survey of 1,437 Ohio voters has a margin of error of 3 percentage points. The margin of error from 500 Republicans surveyed is 4 points.

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Ohio Patrol finds heroin stash hidden in cooler BOWLING GREEN, (AP) —Troopers in northwest Ohio found 17 pounds of heroin hidden in a cooler in what the Ohi State Highway Patrol says is the largest heroin seizure in its history. Reports state a Woodhaven, N.Y., man was driving on the Ohio Turnpike Wednesday morning when he was stopped for following another vehicle too closely. Troopers say the drugs, worth about $3 million, were hidden in the inner wall of a refrigerated cooler in the car’s cargo area.

(loots) told an audience in eastern Ohio this week that he’s been swamped with speaking requests. Lutz told a civic group in St. Clairsville that he also has received hundreds of voice mails, emails, letters and phone calls questioning his ac-

Robert Jeffrey Bowers, 26, of 316 Miles Ave., Tipp City to Kelly Renee Pierson, 44, of 127 S. Monroe, Troy. Timmothy Robert Beebe, 23, of 727 Grant St., Troy to Lana Shea Bennett, 24, of same address. Harold Eli Stover III, 20, of 1334 Skylark Drive, Troy to Jessica Marie Jennings, 19, of 1625 W. Grant St., Piqua.

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Mark Jon Williams, 48, of 154 Riverside Drive, Troy to Lita Jo Sturgeon, 50, of 2578 W. State Route 55, Troy. Dustin Michael Hawk, 24, of 661 Beechwood Drive, Tipp City to Amby Brooke Silvers, 25, of 7380 Winding Way, Tipp City. Brett Alan Jones, 27, of 425 Adams St., Piqua to Shaun Michele Gibson, 26, of same address.

Kenneth Roger Hickerson, 25, of 140 Heather Road Apt. B, Troy to Laura Rae Riethman, 25, of same address. Nalin Prabhu, 32, of 1071 Maplecrest Drive, Troy to Heather Ann Nees, 28, of same address. Bowen Gregory Chaney, 28, of 719 Drury Lane Apt. A, Troy to Lindsey Lyna Schindel, 30, of same address.

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Smart Spending: Minimize your mall time this season MAE ANDERSON AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the holiday shopping season and chances are you’ll be logging some quality time at a mall near you. But there’s no need to spend blurryeyed hours fighting crowds for picked-over bargains. With advance planning and a little know-how you can minimize your mall time — and save money. — MAKE LIKE A BOY SCOUT: Be prepared. Check your mall’s website for its hours, a map and the stores it contains. If it doesn’t have all the stores you’re interested in, remember that another nearby mall might. Checking your shopping list against the map, you can find your quickest route through the mall and minimize impulse purchases. And, while malls often operate extended hours in Decem-

ber, they can be inconsistent. So make sure the mall will be open — and stay open — when you want to be there. — PARK SMART: Don’t underestimate how much time you can save by parking in the right place at the right time. General Growth Properties — which owns and operates malls in 42 states including Bridgewater Commons in New Jersey and Tysons Galleria in Virginia — even offers an app called The Club with maps for each mall. Study up and park near where you want to shop. The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., posts updates on Twitter about local traffic and which of its lots are full, says Julie Hansen, national media strategist. See if you qualify for free valet service (through your credit card, for instance); it’s a common promotion at the holidays

and can make parking much easier. — APPLY YOURSELF: Apps abound to help improve your mall experience. ShopKick will send you discounts and deals depending on which store you’re in at the time. Barcode-scanning apps like RedLaser can help you save money by showing whether the item you’re considering is cheaper elsewhere or online. And Coupon Sherpa can help you find coupons on what you’re buying. Also, most stores are dying to connect directly with you and will send you special offers if you follow them on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter. — START AT THE TOP: Schedule your arrival when stores open, go straight to the top floor (because it will be least crowded) and work your way down, Hansen suggests. If at all possible, shop mid-week. If you must come during peak

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In this file photo taken, Nov. 24, a Toys R Us store in Atlanta, Ga., is jammed with early Black Friday shoppers. It’s the holiday shopping season and chances are you'll be logging some quality time at a mall near you. But there’s no need to spend blurry-eyed hours fighting crowds for picked-over bargains. hours, find a mall with lockers where you can stash your stuff so you’re more nimble as you thread your way through the crowds between stores. And if you’re just buying a gift card, go online. Or if you’re at a General Growth Properties mall, go to one of their gift

card kiosks, suggests Susan Houck, senior vice president of marketing. — FIND MALL-SPECIFIC OFFERS: If your mall has holiday promotions like shopping spree contests, you can find them on its website. Taubman Centers Inc. malls — there are 25 in

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Ohio workers in lockout file unfair labor charge JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO (AP) — Factory workers who have been locked out for over a week accused Cooper Tire of unfair labor practices, accusing the company of asking them to approve a contract without knowing how much money they would be making. Cooper Tire & Rubber

Co. locked out about 1,000 workers at its plant in Findlay on Nov. 28, a day after union members voted down a tentative agreement. three-year The company has brought in temporary workers to keep the plant operating and prevent a work stoppage at its factory in Texarkana, Ark. Members of the United Steelworkers filed an un-

fair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday, saying the company isn’t being upfront about the contract being offered. A message seeking comment was left with Cooper Tire on Thursday. Cooper Tire, which is based in Findlay, makes replacement tires for cars and trucks. Company officials have said they need

a competitive agreement to keep operating and have blamed union leaders for not accepting offers to extend the current contract. The company said it couldn’t reach agreement with the union on a new, long-term deal or a oneyear extension. The union would only accept a 30day extension, Cooper Tire said.

The sides have been talking to each other since the lockout began. Union workers want to regain some concessions they accepted in 2008 in hopes of saving their jobs. That contract included wage and benefits cuts that cost workers $30 million over three years, union officials said. That agreement came at a time when Cooper

Tire said it planned to close one of its four U.S. plants because of slumping demand for tires and higher production costs. It later closed its factory in Albany, Ga. Cooper Tire announced Thursday that it has agreed to buy a tire plant in Krusevac, Serbia, that it said will give it an opening into Russia and Europe.

Save money now and later Before you begin what should be the fun process of buying a home, consider a couple finer points to help save you money, both up front and down the road. One issue relates to your credit score and its impact on your financing, and the other relates to the condition of your home and the cost of repairs. First, know your credit score in advance of house hunting, and take immediate steps to improve it if it’s less than stellar. During your loan application is not the time to find any surprises. Correct any errors on your credit report, pay down some revolving debt, and don’t make any other major purchases — like buying a car or truck — until your loan paper-

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ASSEMBLERS PLASTIC INJECTION Must pass drug screen and background check. Email resume to: tyounce@ iforceservices.com or call:

(937)499-4685 DELIVER PHONE BOOKS Work Your Own Hours, Have Insured Vehicle. Must be at least 18 years old, Valid DL. No Experience Necessary!

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist Miami County Board of DD

Must have experience/ training in Evidencebased Early Intervention Practices. Preferred: LSW, Teaching License or RN. Specialized teaching for developmentally delayed or at risk children ages birth to two. See website www.riversidedd.org for further qualifications needed. Please no phone inquiries.

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If these words describe you, we may have a position for you! We are looking for FRONT DESK full and part-time, must be available to work all 3 shifts. Premium pay and benefits available! Residence Inn by Marriott-Troy Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Troy Apply within at the Residence Inn at: 87 Troy Town Drive, Troy

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CNC Machinist CNC Programmer Program Analyst Maint. Technicians Machine Operator Production Assemblers CDL Class-A Warehouse Fabricators Welders

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Integrity Ambulance Service is Hiring EMT's: Basic's, Intermediates Paramedics; and Driver's. EMT's must have certification. Must be 21, have high school diploma or GED and pass: Criminal Background, Physical and Drug/Alcohol screen. Call Mr. Oiler at (937)316-6100

MANAGERS Small drive thru chain hiring managers, Must have at least 2 years retail management experience. Please submit resume to: 608 Weber Street Piqua, Oh 45356

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS NEEDED Seeking part-time driver for Miami County and one part-time driver for Darke County to transport individuals with mental health needs to and from our Piqua and Greenville sites. Morning and afternoon routes, approximate 5-10 hours per week. Must be safety-minded, friendly, patient and caring. Send resume and cover letter to: SafeHaven Inc. 633 N. Wayne St. Piqua, OH 45356 by: December 16, 2011

Apply online at: www.Staffmark.com 1600 W. Main St. TROY (937)335-0118

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RN/LPN Parttime Resumes can be dropped off at 530 Crescent Drive, Troy 8-5 Mon-Thurs

245 Manufacturing/Trade

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ENGINEER ▲ ❖ ▼❖ ▲ Degree in Design Engineering with 5+ years hands on experience in HVAC (Industrial Blowers & Fans) and Mechanical design with experience on CAD System and 3D Solid Edge Modeling. Primary duties consist of design and manufacturing of new products and the revision of the existing engineering database to reflect manufacturing and design improvements and cost reduction. Send resume to: rbwilde @yahoo.com ❖▼❖

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JOURNEY MEN ELECTRICIAN Meyer Electric is now accepting applications Send resumes to: P.O. Box 521, Sidney or stop in at: 837 St. Marys Avenue for applications

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FULL-TIME REPORTER sought for community newspaper. Journalism/communications degree or equivalent experience required.

Interested candidates forward resume to: Piqua Daily Call Dept. 870 310 Spring St. Piqua, OH 45356

250 Office/Clerical

Mail resume to: Dept 1208MY c/o Piqua Daily Call 310 Spring Street Piqua, Ohio 45356

CHURCH OFFICE SECRETARY Part Time Position 25 hours per week Computer Experience Required e-mail resumes to: St. Paul's Church

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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

DRIVERS - start the new year with a great new job! Our drivers enjoy the following benefits:

• $.40/mile with annual increases • Ability to earn $.02/mile bonuses • 4 weeks vacation/year • Home most weekends • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance • Dependable Equipment • Direct Deposit Must have CDLA and 1 yr recent OTR experience.

Call Continental Express 800/497-2100 or apply at www.ceioh.com

OTR DRIVERS ◆ Class A CDL required ◆ Great Pay and Benefits!

Early Childhood Services Coordinator

CDL Grads may qualify Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619 ◆❍◆❍◆❍◆❍◆❍◆❍◆

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Our local established manufacturing company is seeking a foundry supervisor with 3-5 years foundry and supervisory experience. Qualified candidates will have good understanding of operational tasks and equipment to improve operating efficiency, process materials in accordance with manufacturing specification and quality standards, provide safe work environment and develop/ coach employees within department.

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POLICY: Please Check Your Ad The 1st Day. It Is The Advertiser’s Responsibility To Report Errors Immediately. Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, December 10, 2011. 9am-3pm. FREE ADMISSION. Second Baptist Church, 232 South Wayne Street, Piqua, OH Info.: (937)773-0619 Crafts, gifts, food, face painting, music.

Mon - Thurs @ 5pm Weds - Tues @ 5pm Fri - Thurs @ 5pm

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 A newspaper group of Ohio Community Media 2239270

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

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The Council on Rural Services is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic leader who is committed to the early childhood profession to oversee, operate, and grow their Kids Learning Place location in Piqua in Miami County. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years direct supervisory experience, management in childcare operations, and a working knowledge of childcare licensing regulations in a Step Up to Quality accredited child care center. This position is responsible for the overall management of the center, including staff supervision, team development, effective parent relationships, and administration of daily operations. In addition, must possess excellent communication and business development skills and be willing to work with the local community to sustain continued growth. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Early Childhood Education or related) is required. The Kids Learning Place in Piqua provides full-day, year round, quality early care and education to over 220 children ages birth through school age. Our goal is to prepare children for success in school and in life by giving them a great start toward a bright future. Minimum starting salary is $39,748. To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org

Compliance and Data Manager The Council on Rural Services is seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Compliance and Data Manager to report on client progress and outcomes for participants enrolled in all Council on Rural Services programs as well as facilitate and manage agency wide data and processes that analyze department specific achievement indicators. Selected candidate will support the education focus and operations of the Agency by developing a working knowledge of State and Federal program performance standards. The ideal candidate must be energetic, hard-working, motivated, and reflect the leadership traits that support excellence throughout the programs. Must be skilled in the use of computer software for spreadsheets and statistical analysis and the ability to access, analyze and present gathered information in visually compelling formats. Qualified candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Statistical Computing, Data Analysis, Business Administration or related field as well as thorough knowledge of data collection and analysis. Applied experience in assessment, statistics, and research methodology and supervisory experience is also highly desired. Along with our excellent benefit package, we offer a minimum starting salary of $45,489 To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org

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

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300 - Real Estate

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

305 Apartment HOLIDAY SPECIAL Every new move in on or before December 30th, 2011 will receive $50 gift card

For Rent

305 Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 1 BEDROOM, downstairs, 431 W. Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets, $350 monthly (937)418-8912

TERRACE RIDGE APARTMENTS Troy Now accepting applications. Senior/ Disabled/ Handicapped Independent Living. Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms. Amenities include stove, refrigerator, A/C. Deposit and rent based on income. Call (937)335-6950 TTY (216)472-1884 EHO

1 BEDROOM with Garage Starting at $595 Off Dorset in Troy (937)313-2153

Now leasing to 62 & older! Only $475 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Now Available

EVERS REALTY TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net 1&2 BEDROOM apartments, stove & refrigerator furnished. Deposit & no pets. (937)773-9498. 2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908 2 BEDROOM unfurnished apartment in Covington, $460 month plus utilities, (937)216-3488. 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 & 2.5 bath. (937)335-7176 www.1troy.com

Troy Crossing Apartments (937)313-2153

PIQUA, 2 bedroom carpeted, in Parkridge, A/C, stove, fridge, $400 month, $400 deposit. NO PETS! Call (937)418-6056. PIQUA, 313 Broadway, 2 bedroom, downstairs, includes stove & refrigerator, no pets, $400, (937)418-8912. PIQUA, 414 S Main, large 2 bedroom, stove refrigerator $400 monthly, (937)418-8912 PIQUA NORTHEND, 2 bedroom, 2 months rent free to qualified applicants! Downstairs with appliances and w/d hookup, new kitchen windows & bath, non-smoking or pets, deposit, required. Available now! Included heat, $470 month, (937)773-2938 PIQUA upstairs, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, stove & refrigerator furnished (937)773-3285 after 5pm.

$99 SPECIAL 1 & 2 BEDROOM CALL FOR DETAILS

• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • Updated Swimming

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

315 Condos for Rent

510 Appliances

583 Pets and Supplies

LOVELY TROY, 2 bedroom condo, private parking, washer/ dryer hookup. Appliances. $575. Month FREE! (937)335-5440

WASHER and DRYER, Whirlpool Gold series. 3 Years old, like new, excellent condition! Paid $1600 selling set for $500. (937)552-7786

AQUARIUM, 29 gallon, oak trim. Includes 30" oak trim deluxe hood, 29 gallon deluxe oak stand. All for $100. (937)552-7786

320 Houses for Rent 319 GLENWOOD, Beautiful 3 Bedroom, stainless steel refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, washer/ dryer hook-up. 2 Car garage, CA, 20 x 20 family room, fenced yard. $725 plus utilities. (937)520-4290 919 BROADWAY, Piqua. half double home, Newly updated, $397, (937)573-6917 COVINGTON, 24 N. Ludlow, 2 Bedroom, 1 car garage, fenced yard, all appliances, no pets, $450 (937)418-8912 COVINGTON, 3 bedroom house, large garage, washer/ dryer hook-up. 17 Face St. $600, deposit. (937)418-6034 IN BRADFORD, nice 1 bedroom house, nice yard, $350, (937)773-2829 after 2pm. 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, 1825 Wilshire, 3 bedroom ranch, natural gas, $800 plus deposit. No pets. Call (937)773-4493 PIQUA, 2935 Delaware Circle, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, No pets, $880 monthly, 1 year lease, (937)778-0524 PIQUA, 520 Miami Street, small 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, central air, $550, (937)418-8912.

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

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Pool $200 Deposit Special!

• Pet Friendly

For Sale

(937)673-1821

ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS 807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦ CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom. Senior approved. No pets. $450 (937)778-0524 HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE 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, LARGE 1 bedroom, upstairs, applianc es, utilities included, no pets, off street parking. (937)339-0969.

TROY, 2 bedroom townhouse, 845 N. Dorset. 1.5 baths, carport, appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, water, $585. (937)239-0320 www.miamicounty properties.com TROY, 535 Stonyridge, 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, NO PETS. $450 month, $450 deposit. (937)418-8912. TROY area, 2 bedroom townhouses, 1-1/2 bath, furnished appliances, W/D hookup, A/C, No dogs $475. (937)339-6776. VERY NICE large 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking, (937)308-9709. WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $475 month, Lease by 12-15, FREE GIFTCARD, (937)216-4233.

410 Commercial 4 UNIT Apartment Building on Wayne Street, Troy. Single bedroom, non-smoking, no pets. 5 car detached garage. Clearing 8% plus priced to sell. (937)603-7529, 8am-5pm

500 - Merchandise

WASHER, Maytag Centenial, three years old, like new condition. Asking $150. (937)778-8816

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment GAS TANK, approx 300 gal round, pump and nozzle, $150 (937)368-5009

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 FIREWOOD, $50 Truckload, delivered, split, seasoned hardwood, (937)596-6544 FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756. SEASONED FIREWOOD $165 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

560 Home Furnishings ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, with Lighted bookcases, excellent condition, dark oak color, will deliver within Sidney, asking $1,000. Call (937)492-0494 SLEEPER SOFA, mauve and blue floral, 7 foot. Good condition. $250. Oak double door TV cabinet, lots of storage, DVD player shelf. $150. (937)638-5591 TELEVISION, 36" Toshiba, picture in picture. Includes stand. $200. (937)778-0906

577 Miscellaneous CRIB, cradle, changing table, Pack-N-Play, basinet, Porta-Crib, saucer, playpen, car seat, blankets, clothes, gate, potty, tub, bears, more. (937)339-4233 HOSPITAL BED, invacare, electric foot and head, with mattress, 450 lbs. capacity, good condition. $325 (937)335-4276

JACK RUSSELL mix, 11 years old. Free to good home. Elderly owner no longer able to care for her. (937)526-4166 KITTENS, gorgeous! 3 months old. Tabbies, long haired and short haired. Charcoal and silver stripes. Friendly and litter trained, $10 each. (937)473-2122 MALTESE 6 months to 3 years, males and females $200 with papers also Golden Yorkshire Terriers $200 males young adults. Morkie $50, male 4 months. Cash only. (937)332-1370 PIT BULLS. 3 blue nose Pit puppies. 2 grey females. 1 fawn (light tan male), blue eyes, 9 weeks old. UKC registered parents, shots, $300 OBO. (937)938-1724 moneyace99@yahoo.com

JUKE BOXES, three, Seaburg, Model SCD1, Rowe Ami, Model R93, Rowe Ami, Model R83, Cherry Master video game. (937)606-0248

510 Appliances TREK BICYCLE, 26 inch, Sole Ride 200 M/F frame, 3 speed as new. $200 Cash (937)339-1394 WALKER, hospital table, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, glider rocker, tub grabbers, end table, microwave & toaster ovens, more. (937)339-4233

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved) Approval of the minutes from the November 15, 2011 Regular Piqua City Commission Meeting and the minutes from the November 17 and November 29, 2011 Piqua City Commission Budget Meetings ORD. NO. 14-11 (2nd Reading) (Given 2nd Reading 12-6-11) An Ordinance repealing Schedule A-1 of Chapter 33 of the Piqua Code and adopting a new Schedule A-1 of Chapter 33 of the Piqua Code, relating to wages of certain Municipal Employees ORD. NO. 15-11 (2nd Reading) (Given 2nd Reading 12-6-11) An Ordinance repealing Chapter 33.08 – Insurance and enacting a new Chapter 33.08 - Insurance of the Piqua Code, relating to Employee policy ORD. NO. 16-11 (2nd Reading) (Given 2nd Reading 12-6-11) An Ordinance to make appropriations for the City of Piqua, Ohio for the year 2012 ORD. NO. 17-11 (2nd Reading) (Adopted 12-6-11) An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of $49,328.92 of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments to pay costs of construction in the year 2010, sidewalks, curbs and gutters on Broadway (Phase II) and a Stormwater Improvement with the necessary appurtenances thereto RES. NO. R-133-11 (Adopted) A Resolution requesting final legislation to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the US 36 (E. Ash Street) reconstruction project RES. NO. R-134-11 (Adopted) A Resolution of Intent to vacate public right-of-way RES. NO. R-135-11 (Adopted) A Resolution retaining the services of Cooperative Response Center, Inc. to provide professional customer call answering and dispatch services for the City RES. NO. R-136-11 (Adopted) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for City Membership to American Municipal Power Inc. RES. NO. R-137-11 (Adopted) A Resolution retaining the services of Sawvel and Associates to provide professional consulting and engineering services for the City RES. NO. R-138-11 (Adopted) A Resolution amending the contract with Emerson Process Management for additional planned maintenance to the City’s #9 gas turbine RES. NO. R-139-11 (Adopted) A Resolution authorizing the City Purchasing Agent to purchase #2 fuel oil on the open and spot market

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Bucc boys win opener Miami East, Graham pick up conference wins LEWISBURG — The Covington boys basketball team defeated Tri-County North 51-38 in CCC action to open the season Friday night. Ryan Craft led the Buccs with 21 points, while Dylan Owens added 10 and Alex Baskerville and Cole Owens both scored seven. Covington led 13-12, 2823 and 42-28 at the quarter breaks.

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CASSTOWN — The Miami East boys basketball team improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the CCC with a 71-34 win over National Trail. East led 20-10 after one quarter and was never seriously threatened. Gunner Shirk led a balanced attack with 18 points.

Bradley Coomes and Garrett Mitchell both scored 12 and Josh Snyder added 10. A.J. Hickman contributed nine.

Roaders drop game BRADFORD — The Bradford boys basketball team had a rough time Friday night, losing 83-32 to Tri-Village. Bradford, 0-2, was led by Alan Yount with nine points, while Brandon Wysong added seven.

Falcons beat BL BELLEFONTAINE — The Graham boys basketball team defeated Ben Logan 46-41 in CBC/MRD action. Austin Hicks scored 12 points for Graham, while Devon Allen and Grant BEN ROBINSON/GOBUCCS.COM PHOTOS Goddard both added 11. Covington’s Troy Cron makes a move Friday night. Graham is 2-0.

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Did Browns put McCoy in danger? Quarterback’s dad upset with team’s decision to play him BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns coach Pat Shurmur strongly defended his team's handling of Colt McCoy after the quarterback sustained a concussion during Thursday night's loss to Pittsburgh. AP PHOTO

Colt McCoy is dazed after a hit by James Harrison Thursday night.

Late interception ends Browns victory hopes Cleveland loses 14-3 to Steelers PITTSBURGH (AP) — Colt McCoy still hasn't beaten an AFC North team. He may be running out of chances. The second-year Cleveland quarterback passed for 209 yards but also threw a pair of interceptions as the Browns lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 on Thursday night. McCoy dropped to 0-8 against division rivals as a starter, and this one might have been the most painful. The Browns (4-9) briefly knocked Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of the game and had several chances to knock off the Steelers (10-3) for just the second time in the last 16 meetings but couldn't quite get it done. "We felt good, we just couldn't score points," McCoy said. "That's the problem. We've got to figure it out." And do it quickly. McCoy completed 18 of 35 passes but also took a beating, including a shot from Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison in the fourth quarter that left him momentarily dazed. The Browns were driving in Pittsburgh territory with less than 6 minutes left when McCoy tucked the ball under his arm briefly as if to run. He pulled up as Harrison approached and flipped a short pass to Montario Hardesty just before Harrison smashed into him. It was a helmet-to-helmet hit, and Harrison was flagged for roughing the passer. McCoy laid on the field for several moments before making his way off.

He refused to say whether he felt Harrison's hit was a cheap shot, but acknowledged that "it got me for a minute." Harrison, who has faced stiff fines in the past for hits against defenseless players, believes he didn't do anything wrong. "From what I understand, once the quarterback leaves the pocket, he's considered a runner," Harrison said. "All the defenseless(ness) and liberties that a quarterback has in the pocket are gone and you can tackle him just as he's a running back. The hit wasn't late, so I really don't understand why it was called." Seneca Wallace filled in, leading the Browns to the Pittsburgh 5 before McCoy returned. Though he insisted he was "good enough to go back in the game," McCoy didn't exactly play like it. He was flagged for intentional grounding on his first play back to push the ball back to the Pittsburgh 16, then tried to hit Mohamed Massaquoi in the end zone on the next snap, but Pittsburgh's William Gay easily stepped in front of it for an interception. "I just didn't get enough on it, underthrew it and their guy made a nice play and that was basically the game," McCoy said. And the season for the Browns, who are just 1-15 in their last 16 meetings with the Steelers. McCoy's teammates were hardly blameless. Cleveland receivers dropped several passes and running back Peyton Hillis managed just 25 yards on 10 carries. "You can look at the raw

yardage and say, 'Well, I don't know what kind of performance it was,'" Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur said. "But we kept them out of the end zone until that last big pass. There's some things we can build on." The Browns are already thinking about next year. Not the Steelers, though. Their season appeared to be in jeopardy after Roethlisberger took a vicious hit in the second quarter. Roethlisberger was scrambling to avoid pressure when his left leg got caught underneath Cleveland's Scott Paxson. "It was one of the most painful things I ever felt," said Roethlisberger, who passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns. "It felt like the middle of my leg was just, cracked. ... It felt like my foot was outside of my leg." He went to the locker room for X-rays while veteran Charlie Batch tried to fill in. The X-rays showed no break and Roethlisberger returned. "Doctors said, 'Just keep moving,'" Roethlisberger said. "As we kept going they said, 'Just keep moving' because it literally felt like it was about to explode." Roethlisberger received a rousing ovation when he walked back onto the field to start the second half, though it was obvious he was in serious pain. He hobbled to the line of scrimmage, he tip-toed while handing the ball off and he grimaced while stepping up to throw. Yet he somehow completed 8 of 12 passes for 178 yards after the break, including a 79-yard touchdown to Antonio Brown.

Scrambling from pressure, McCoy was laid out by a vicious helmet-tohelmet hit from Steelers linebacker James Harrison late in the fourth quarter. McCoy left the game for just two plays but returned after being examined and cleared by the Browns' medical staff, which Shurmur said followed the NFL's exacting guidelines on concussions. McCoy didn't begin showing symptoms of a concussion until after the game, Shurmur said. "If he had shown symptoms of the concussion I wouldn't have put him back in the game," Shurmur said. "That was a tough, physical game. Everybody got knocked around. If he had the symptoms he wouldn't have gone back in — absolutely not." After McCoy was blasted by Harrison, who was fined $50,000 last season for a devastating hit on Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, the QB told trainers he injured his left hand. McCoy was briefly checked on the field before he was taken to Cleveland's bench, where Shurmur said medical personnel performed mandatory "return-toplay" tests adopted by the league in 2009. Shurmur is confident the team's training and medical staff made McCoy answer questions and evaluated him thoroughly before clearing him. McCoy then approached his coach, who had put in backup Seneca Wallace as the Browns were driving to a possible go-ahead touchdown. "He said, 'Hey, I'm ready to go,'" Shurmur said. "And I was ready to go." On his third play after returning, McCoy, whose head was snapped back on the crushing blow from Harrison, threw a costly interception in the end zone. McCoy was only on the sideline for a few minutes

— 80 seconds in game time, 3:50 of real time — and Shurmur said he did not display any of the symptoms — loss of consciousness, confusion, amnesia, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting — associated with concussions. Shurmur said he didn't hesitate in putting McCoy back in knowing his quarterback had been looked at, and because the Browns have had experience in dealing with multiple concussions over the past two years. Both tight end Benjamin Watson and fullback Owen Marecic were kept out of Thursday night's game after they were diagnosed with concussions. Shurmur said evaluating head injuries can be tricky, but that he trusts his medical staff. "You follow the protocol," he said. "When something like that happens, there's interaction with the player. If he says, 'Hey, I'm fine' and you go through it and if he's fine then you move on." League spokesman Greg Aiello was asked in an email if the Browns followed proper protocol. "We will review it with the team," he responded. According to the league's "sideline assessment concussion tool," players are supposed to be asked a series of five questions — What month is it? What is the date today? What is the day of the week? What year is it? What time is it right now? — as the initial phase of their evaluation. There are other tests, including the repetition of words and numbers and balance that need to be performed. Shurmur was asked if it was possible that McCoy "lied" his way back onto the field. "I don't know that," he said. "I know he's a competitor and wants to play. I feel very confident that if he wasn't able to play, we would've stopped him." McCoy's father wish they had. Brad McCoy criticized the Browns for not doing more to protect his son, who also badly bruised his left hand. "He never should've gone back in the game," the elder McCoy told the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer.

"He was basically out (cold) after the hit. You could tell by the rigidity of his body as he was laying there. There were a lot of easy symptoms that should've told them he had a concussion. He was nauseated and he didn't know who he was. From what I could see, they didn't test him for a concussion on the sidelines. They looked at his (left) hand." Shurmur said McCoy did not complain of being nauseous and passed all the mandatory tests. As a father, he was sympathetic to McCoy's concern for his boy. "I can understand a dad's feeling in this matter. I'm the father of a son who plays quarterback," said Shurmur. "I get it and I wouldn't want my son in harm's way if he was showing those symptoms. I understand that. As far as us evaluating him, we didn't see that. The McCoys are terrific people who love their son and want the best for him. I get that." Brad McCoy didn't think the Browns had time to do a neurological exam on his son. "Josh Cribbs suffered a groin injury earlier in the game and he was out for the rest of the game," he said. "Colt takes a severe hit like that and he's back in the game a play later? If he took another blow to the head, we could've been talking about his career here." Harrison has a history of helmet-to-helmet blows, at least three against the Browns. He was penalized for roughing the passer on Thursday night's hit against McCoy. Shurmur would not say if he felt Harrison should have been ejected — or should be suspended. Shurmur added he didn't think his players needed to retaliate. "No, I think there was plenty of response from our team," he said. "To go out and compound and do something silly, we don't want that. The fact that it happened and it was penalized, that's what happens during a game. The rest of the stuff is league business and I have strong feelings about that that I'm not going to share."

Piqua, East swimmers Weary Heisman finalists arrive compete in tri-meet Trophy to be presented tonight in New York Kiefer, Rigola record wins for Indians TROY — The Miami East and Piqua swim teams competed in a double-dual meet with Troy at the Robinson Branch YMCA Friday night. Troy defeated Piqua 208-79 and Miami East 219-43. Piqua defeated Miami East 126-74. Emma Kiefer led Piqua, winning the 200 IM, 2:23.26; and the 100 butterfly, 1:06.78. Carmell Rigola added a win for the Lady Indians in the 100 backstroke, 1:15.91. Piqua will host a meet at the Miami County YMCA Piqua Branch tonight. BOYS RESULTS 200 Medley Relay: 3.Miami East (Dakota Potts, Josh Ewing, Alex McGillvary, Noah Tucker), 1:50.03; 4.Piqua (Zach Zimpher, Jaron Cantrell, Griffen Jennings, Logan Walters), 2:22.73. 200 Freestyle: 3.Jaron Cantrell (Piqua), 2:49.82. 200 IM: 3.Zach Zimpher (Piqua), 3:22.53. 50 Freestyle: 3.Alex McGillvary (Miami East), 27.75; 4.Griffen Jennings (Piqua), 30.92; 5.Logan Walters (Piqua), 30.97; 6.Josh Ewing (Miami East), 32.53. 100 Freestyle: 3.Alex McGillvary (Miami East), 1:04.84; 4.Griffen Jennings (Piqua), 1:10.79; 5.Robert Bim-Merle (Piqua), 1:17.19. 200 Freestyle Relay: 3.Miami East (Dakota Potts, Noah Tucker, Josh Ewing, Alex McGillvary), 2:03.88; 4.Piqua (Michael Compton, Logan Wal-

ters, Grady Stewart, Zach Zimpher), 2:04.0. 100 Backstroke: 3.Zach Zimpher (Piqua), 1:28.01; 4.Logan Walters (Piqua), 1:34.25; 5.Noah Tucker (Miami East), 1:53.47. 100 Breaststroke: 3.Dakota Potts (Miami East), 1:14.88; 4.Jaron Cantrell (Piqua), 1:29.35. GIRLS RESULTS 200 Medley Relay: 2.Piqua (Carmell Rigola, Katie Stewart, Emma Kiefer, Cecily Stewart), 2:12.54; 4.Miami East (Erin Augustus, Meredith Wesco, Kara Nuss, Kylie Brown), 2:33.28. 200 Freestyle: 3.Hannah Ryan (Piqua), 3:12.14. 200 IM: 1.Emma Kiefer (Piqua), 2:23.26. 50 Freestyle: 3.Katie Stewart (Piqua), 31.93: 4.Cecily Stewart (Piqua), 32.90; 5.Kara Nuss (Miami East), 34.34; 6.Kylie Brown (Miami East), 37.97. 100 Butterfly: 1.Emma Kiefer (Piqua), 1:06.78. 100 Freestyle: 2.Erin Augustus (Miami East), 1:13.81; 3.Kara Nuss (Miami East), 1:19.47; 4.Brandi Baker (Piqua), 1:20.22; 5.Hannah Strevell (Piqua), 1:22.71. 500 Freestyle: 3.Carmell Rigola (Piqua), 7:00.78. 200 Freestyle Relay: 2.Piqua (Carmell Rigola, Brandi Baker, Katie Stewart, Emma Kiefer), 2:02.41; 4.Miami East (Kara Nuss, Kylie Brown, Meredith Wesco, Erin Augustus), 2:18.72; 5.Piqua B (Ellie Ryan, Ayrie Schwartzengraber, Sarah Palmer, Hannah Strevell), 2:35.41; 6.Miami East B (Abigail Amheiser, Lauren Williams, Blayne Mitchell, Emily Brown), 2:36.66. 100 Backstroke: 1.Carmell Rigola (Piqua), 1:15.91, 3.Erin Augustus (Miami East), 1:27.16. 100 Breaststroke: 3.Meredith Wesco (Miami East), 1:30.91; 4.Katie Stewart (Piqua), 1:30.97; 5.Cecily Stewart (Piqua), 1:31.48; 6.Kylie Brown (Miami East), 1:44.49. 400 Freestyle Relay: 3.Piqua (Hannah Strevell, Brandi Baker, Hannah Ryan, Cecily Stewart), 5:35.50.

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Griffin III was working on about 4 1-2 hours' sleep after catching an early flight from Florida to New York on Friday. Not that he was complaining. Griffin will trade sleep deprivation for a chance to bring No. 15 Baylor its first Heisman Trophy any day. "This is what it is if you're going to play well and your team is doing great things," he said shortly after taking his seat at a table surrounded by reporters and video cameras in a hotel conference room. "People are going to want to talk to you, they're going to want a piece of you. It's exciting." The Bears' thrilling dualthreat quarterback was one four Heisman finalists to arrive in New York on Friday afternoon, along with LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu and running backs Trent Richardson of Alabama and

Montee Ball from Wisconsin. Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck was in Baltimore receiving the Johnny Unitas Award and was scheduled to arrive in Manhattan on Saturday morning, about 12 hours before the Heisman will be presented. Griffin and the other finalists came straight from the college football award shows in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday night, where he picked up the Davey O'Brien award as the nation's best quarterback. Luck entered the season as the clear-cut Heisman frontrunner after turning down a chance to be the first pick in the NFL draft to return to Stanford for one more season. He was excellent, passing for 3,170 yards and 35 touchdowns for BCS-bound Cardinal (11-1). But on the way to what seemed like an enviable Heisman victory, RG3 zoomed past Luck with a

memorable closing month, highlighted by victories against Oklahoma and Texas. "After the Oklahoma game all the players on the team realized that if we won out and we did it in style ... we'd be here," he said. "I say we'd be here because that's who I'm here for. I am here for those guys. "The Texas game was probably the most pressure we had all year to win a game. And we did it in convincing fashion." Griffin and the Bears beat Texas 48-24 on Saturday in Waco, Texas, to finish the season 9-3, Baylor's first ninewin season in 25 years. Lifting Baylor from the doldrums — along with passing for 3,998 yards and 36 touchdowns — is a big part of why Griffin is expected to break a Heisman trend. Seven of the last eight winners, played in the BCS national championship game.

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•Rear View Camera MSRP..........$36,535 • Heated Front HEMM SAVINGS -1500 Seats • 7-Pass. Seating REBATE...........-1500 • Power Lift Gate • 5 Yr./100k Powertrain Warranty

#2081

SALE PRICE

$33,535 SAVE $

3,000

#1056

‘11 1500 CREW CAB 4WD • No-charge Hemi • SLT Trim Package • Premium Interior • Ready To Tow • Remote Start

• 4800 V8 Engine • Locking Differential • Towing Package • Rear Defogger • 5 Yr./100k Powertrain Warranty

#1198

MSRP..........$32,300 HEMM SAVINGS -2300 REBATE...........-4505 BONUS CASH .....-500

SALE PRICE

$24,995 SAVE $

7,305

Disclosure: + No security deposit required. Amount due at signing includes first months payment, title, license, and doc fees. Tax not included. Mileage charge of $.30 over 39,000 miles. With approved credit thru GM Financial. ** No security deposit required. Amount due at signing includes first months payment, title, license, and doc fees. Tax not included. Mileage charge of $.25 over 39,000 miles. With approved credit thru Ally Bank. 0% financing in lieu of all rebates to qualified buyers with approved credit thru Ally Bank. Offer expires 01/03/2012.

#1082

• Pentastar V6 • 7 Passenger Seating • Garmin Navigation • Touch-screen • 30 Gig Media • 18” Wheels

CLOSEOUT PRICE

$33,291 OR 0% APR

• American Value Package • UConnect Touch Media • Keless Go Ignition • Electronic Stability Program

SALE PRICE

LIMITED WARRANTY ‘10 SEBRING TOURING, 30 MPG, SIRIUS, KEYLESS ENTRY .....$13,977 ‘08 TOWN & COUNTRY SIG., HEATED LEATHER, DUAL DVD $20,947 ‘08 300 TOURING AWD, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LEATHER.......$19,988 ‘08 TOWN & COUNTRY SIG., NAV., DVD, TV ..............$20,840

5 year, 100,000 miles

SAVE $5,388

LIMITED WARRANTY ‘10 CALIBER SXT, SIRIUS, ALUMINUM WHEELS ...............$ 13,947 ‘10 AVENGER SXT, POWER SEAT, SIRIUS, 30MPG ..............$ 13,977 ‘10 AVENGER SXT, POWER SEAT, 30MPG ......................$ 13,977 ‘10 AVENGER SXT, POWER SEAT, CHILI ZONE ..................$ 13,977 ‘10 CALIBER HEAT, REMOTE START, MY GIG CD ..............$ 14,980 ‘10 CHARGER SXT, 3.5 H.O.V6, ALUM. WHEELS, CD ..........$ 16,985 ‘10 300 TOURING, LEATHER, ALUM. WHEELS, SIRIUS ..........$ 16,987 ‘10 SEBRING LIMITED, V6, LEATHER, SUNROOF, SIRIUS .......$ 17,848 ‘10 CHARGER SXT, 3.5 H.O.V6, SIRIUS, FOG LAMPS, CD ........$ 17,940 ‘10 JOURNEY SXT, 3RD SEAT, 6 CD, REAR AIR ..................$ 17,964 ‘11 PATRIOT LATITUDE, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START .........$ 18,947 ‘11 COMPASS LATITUDE 4X4, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START$ 19,940 ‘10 GR. CARAVAN SXT, 4.0 V6, TOW PKG., PWR. DRS./LIFTGATE .$ 19,940 ‘11 AVENGER LUX, LEATHER, 6.5 TOUCH SCREEN ..............$ 19,974 ‘11 PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START $ 19,977 ‘11 AVENGER LUX, 6.5 TOUCH SCREEN, LEATHER, SUNROOF....$ 19,980 ‘10 GR. CARAVAN SXT, PWR. DRS., REAR AIR, SIRIUS .......$ 19,980 ‘11 JOURNEY MAINSTREET, 3.6 V6, U CONNECT, 3RD SEAT .$ 20,840 ‘11 CHARGER SE, BLUETOOTH, KEYLESS GO ..................$ 20,940 ‘10 GR. CARAVAN SXT, STOW-N-GO, PWR DRS. ............$ 20,940 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, PWR. DRS./LIFTGATE ...$ 20,960 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, LIFTGATE, PWR DRS. ...$ 20,985 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, REAR DVD, STOW-N-GO .$ 21,947 ‘11 CHARGER RALLYE, 8.4 TOUCH SCREEN, BLUETOOTH ......$ 21,970 ‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, SAFETY TEC PKG. ....$ 21,980 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, REAR DVD, PWR. DRS. ..$ 21,988 ‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, SAFETY TEC, 13,000 MI.$ 22,940 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN CREW, REAR DVD, PWR. LIFTGATE .......$ 23,854 ‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, REAR DVD, BACK-UP CAM. $ 23,974

‘12 CALIBER SXT SALE PRICE

• 17” Aluminum Wheels • Dirius XM Satellite Radio • Power Windows & Locks • 5 Yr./100K Mile Warranty

$18,706 4 TO CHOOSE FROM!

SAVE $8,284

#1014

6 year, 80,000 miles

$31,577

FOR 72 MONTHS

‘12 COMPASS LATITUDE

• Heated Seats • Remote Start • Electronic Stability Control • Sirius/XM Satellite Radio

$19,295

SALE PRICE

$21,685

#1087

• “Americaʼs Best Priced Mini Van” • American Value Package • Power Windows & Locks • Keyless Entry • Stow-N-Go

LEASE #1543

SAVE $3,903

SAVE $5,303

‘12 GRAND CARAVAN

ONLY $

$23,977

FOR 60 MONTHS

1,350

‘12 TRAVERSE LS

• 8 Pass. Seating • Steering Wheel Controls • Bluetooth For Phone • 5 Yr. - 100K Powertrain Warranty

0% APR

$ #2206

• Touring • 30GB MyGig Media • Remote Start • ParkView Rear Back Up Camera • Blind Spot Monitoring and Cross Path Detection

‘12 JOURNEY

‘12 REGAL CXL 30 MPG

#1670

0% APR

‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY ‘11 DURANGO CREW AWD CLOSEOUT PRICE CLOSEOUT $26,677 PRICE OR

$582

#2060

SAVE $6,053

235

‘11 200 TOURING CONV. CLOSEOUT PRICE CLOSEOUT $21,977 PRICE • 30GB MyGig Media • Heated Seats • Remote Start • 5 Yr./100k Mile Warranty

FOR 72 MONTHS

‘12 MALIBU LS 33 MPG ONLY

‘12 CRUZE LS 35 MPG ONLY

• Auto Transmission • Bluetooth • Steering Wheel Controls • 5 Yr. - 100k Powertrain Warranty

$25,472

$23,705 GREAT AVAILABILITY!

#2033

‘11 200 LIMITED

• Pentastar 24V V-60 • Heated Leater Trim • Power Sunroof • My Gig Media w/Navigation w/Sirius Traffic

• Rearview Camera - CONSUMER DIGEST • Bluetooth for Phone • Cruise Control • 5 Yr. 100k Powertrain Warranty

‘08 UPLANDER LS, 7 PASS., CRUISE, 1-OWNER TRADE. ...........$11,967 ‘10 HHR LT, PWR. SEAT, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE. ...................$13,937 ‘10 COBALT LT, ALUM. WHLS., KEYLESS ENTRY, 2 TO CHOOSE ......$13,957 ‘07 AURA XR, LEATHER, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS .................$14,957 ‘09 MALIBU LT, CRUISE, KEYLESS ENTRY, 33 MPG ................$14,967 ‘09 LACROSSE CX, 6-PASS., PWR. SEAT, REMOTE START. .........$15,947 ‘10 MALIBU LT, 2.4 4 CYL., KEYLESS ENTRY, 33 MPG .........$15,967 ‘08 G-6 SPORT, SUNROOF, CD, REMOTE START, 18K MILES .$16,967 ‘08 HHR LT LEATHER, HEATED SEATS CHROME WHEELS, LOW MILES. $15,967 ‘08 IMPALA LT, LEATHER, CHROME WHEELS, HEATED SEATS .......$16,997 ‘10 MALIBU LT, POWER SEAT, REMOTE START, 16K MILES ....$17,957 ‘08 IMPALA LT, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, 19K MILES .........$17,967 ‘07 LUCERNE CXL, CHROME WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, 1-OWNER .$18,957 ‘08 EQUINOX LTZ, SUNROOF, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS ...........$20,937 ‘11 IMPALA LT, SUNROOF, LEATHER, BOSE ..........................$20,987 ‘08 LUCERENE CXL, CHROME WHLS, HEATED SEATS, 27K MI.. ...$21,967 ‘07 CTS SPORT, SUNROOF, 18” WHLS, HEATED SEATS, LOW MI. ..$23,947 ‘08 ACADIA SLE, 7 PASS., REMOTE START, REAR PARK ASSIS .$25,967 ‘11 TERRAIN SLT, SUNROOF, LEATHER, 10K MILES..............$27,957 ‘08 SILVERADO CREW LTZ, 4X4, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS .$27,957 ‘09 ACADIA SLT, HEADS UP DISPLAY, 7-PASS., 1-OWNER .....$28,947 ‘08 ACADIA SLT, SUNROOF, LEATHER, HEADS UP DISPLAY ....$28,957 ‘10 SRX, LUXURY, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, 23K MILES.........$34,967

SALE PRICING

$21,830

‘12 CHARGER SE 27 MPG SALE PRICE Highway • Pentastar V6 • Uconnect Voice Command • 17” Aluminum Wheels

$25,554

#2002

‘12 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

• 4WD • 290 HP Pentastar V6 • Electronic Stability Program • Keyless Enter-N-Go • Power 8-Way Driverʼs Seat

SALE PRICE

$29,925

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SAVE $2,356

‘12 300C AWD SALE PRICE $41,657

• New Ivory Tru-Caot Paint • Safety-Tec Pkg. w/Adaptive Cruise Control • Dual-pane Panoramic Sunroof • 8.4” Uconnect with Navigation

#2009

SAVE $3,703

**0% with approved credit. 0%. financing with Ally Bank in lieu of rebates. Offers expire 01/03/2012.*

CHEVROLET • BUICK • GMC • CADILLAC

CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP

2596 W. St. Rt. 47 • Sidney, OH

2594 W. St. Rt. 47 • Sidney, OH

498-1124

492-8005

www.danhemm.com

2242127

BUMPER to BUMPER

‘01 DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, V6, ALUM. WHEELS . . . . . .$4,430 ‘67 CORONET 440, 4 DR., V8, BOUGHT NEW IN SIDNEY . . . . . . .$5,977 ‘03 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT, 85K MILES, 7 PASS. . . . . . . .$6,980 ’05 PT CRUISER LIMITED, CRUISE, ALUM. WHEELS. . . . . . . . .$8,957 ’03 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, SIGNATURE, LEATHER, SUNROOF . . .$10,840 ’05 DURANGO SLT 4X4, 5.7 HEMI, DVD, 3RD SEAT . . . . . . . .$11,874 ’04 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4, PWR SEAT, TOW PKG. .$11,957 ’08 PONTIAC G6, CHROME PKG., REMOTE START, SPOILER . . . . .$12,840 ’06 TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4, PWR. SEATS, RUNNING BOARDS, 1-OWNER .$12,957 ’06 DURANGO SXT 4X4, 4.7 V8, CD, KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . .$12,985 ’04 LESABRE LIMITED, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, ONLY 57K MILES .$12,987 ’10 COBALT LT, ALUMINUM WHEELS, PW, PL, CRUISE . . . . . . . .$13,957 ’07 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, LEATHER, REAR DVD . . .$13,987 ‘06 300 TOURING, LEATHER, ALUM. WHEELS, CD . . . . . .$14,985 ‘10 KIA SOUL+, BLUETOOTH CONN., I-POD, AUDIO . . . . . . . .$15,940 ‘07 COMMANDER SPORT 4X4, 3RD SEAT, REAR AIR . . . . .$15,947 ‘06 DTS, 6 PASS., CHROME WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, PARK ASSIST$15,967 ‘08 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, POWER DOORS/LIFTGATE .$15,977 ‘09 FUSION SE, ALUM. WHEELS, SUNROOF, CD . . . . . . . . . .$16,940 ‘10 SCION TC, SUNROOF, ALUM. WHEELS, 1-OWNER . . . . . . . .$16,967 ‘10 ACCORD LX-P, 4 CYL., AUTO., CD, ALUM. WHEELS . . . . . . .$17,965 ‘06 SOLARA SLE CONVERTIBLE, HEATED LEATHER . . . . . .$19,480 ‘08 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, POWER DOORS, QUAD SEATS, REAR AIR .$19,686 ‘05 ESCALADE AWD, NAVIGATION, SUNROOF, ONE OWNER . . . .$19,959 ‘07 CRV EX-L, LEATHER, SUNROOF, 6-DISC CD . . . . . . . . . . .$20,947 ‘10 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, STOW N GO, POWER DOORS $21,937 ‘08 LINCOLN MKZ, SUNROOF, LEATHER, CHROME WHEELS . . . . .$21,947 ‘07 STS AWD, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, 6-DISC CD, LOW MILES. . . .$21,957 ‘08 CHARGER R/T, HEMI, V8, NAVIGATION, CHROME WHEELS, SHARP! $23,847 ‘11 RAM QUAD CAB 4X4, 4.7 V6, ALUM. WHEELS, CRUISE, CD .$25,967 ‘10 VENZA FWD, LEATHER, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, 19K MILES . .$25,967 ‘04 CORVETTE CONV., MAGNETIC RED, ONLY 9,900 MILES . . . .$29,988