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Soldiers glad to be home American Profile inside today’s Call (Left) (Erich Schlegel/AP Photo) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Elama Palemene is kissed by his wife, Annaden, right, and children Ko' Elani, left, and Pe' Ela during an early morning welcome home ceremony for about 300 U.S. Army 1st Cavalry 2nd Brigade soldiers returning home from deployment in Iraq at Fort Hood,Texas, Sunday, Dec. 18. (Center) (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas react during a concert by the band Filter, who performed for troops waiting to go home after their deployment. (Right) (Erich Schlegel/AP Photo) Nakenzi Watson, 8, waits for her father during an early morning "welcome home" ceremony for about 300 U.S. Army 1st Cavalry 2nd Brigade soldiers returning home from deployment in Iraq at Fort Hood.

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“I had been worried, but then he called and said, ‘Hi honey. I’m here and I’m safe,” Juroff said Sunday afternoon. Sgt. 1st Class Nate Juroff, based at Fort Hood, was among the very last U.S. combat soldiers to roll out of Iraq across the border into neighboring Kuwait at daybreak Sunday. The 500 soldiers left in a convoy of heavily armored personnel carriers, slipping out under cover of darkness and strict secrecy to prevent any

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — After having no contact with her soldier husband for a week, Jeannette Juroff was relieved to hear his voice when the phone rang at Lottery 3 a.m. Sunday. CLEVELAND (AP) — She could hear a bit of celeThe following are Sunday’s brating in the background since winning lottery numbers: he was part of the last convoy of Night Drawings: U.S. troops to leave Iraq as the ■ Rolling Cash 5 nearly nine-year war came to an 6-9-19-22-29 end. ■ Pick 3 Numbers 3-1-3 ■ Pick 4 Numbers 2-8-7-2 Day Drawings: ■ Midday 3 9-3-4 ■ Midday 4 4-8-5-1

final attacks. Jeannette Juroff, who’s an Army staff sergeant based at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, said she is relieved that her husband is out of Iraq and won’t face daily mortar attacks and other dangers. This was his second deployment to Iraq. “We should have done this a long time ago,” she said, referring to the troop withdrawal. “We had See Home/Page 10

PIQUA — Two big resolutions should make for a full house at Tuesday’s commission meeting. First will be a resolution regarding the city’s filing of an application with the state to participate in the Clean Ohio Revitalization fund. This resolution is part of three that will authorize the filing for the Piqua Municipal Power Plant demolition project, adopt the site as the highest priority redevelopment area and that future development of the location will incorporate sustainable development principles. The initial grant will allow for the removal of all metal and concrete structures behind and attached to the building and the remediation of contaminants outside. The second resolution of the evening concerns RA Consultants, Inc., already under contract with the city to study the feasibility of a joint water treatment plant with Troy. An additional $25,000 is being requested for a sustainability assessment of the Troy Well Field by Eagon and Associates, Inc., a subcontractor to RA Consultants. The additional funds will determine whether or not the contaminated field wells in Troy would affect future quality and quantity of drinking water to Piqua should the two cities share a single water treatment facility. See Agenda/Page 2

Ford sees teaching kids as a privilege

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BY JOHN HAUER For the Daily Call editorial@dailycall.com PIQUA — The banner on the wall in the front of the classroom says it all ‘Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.’ This sums up Bennett Intermediate School 4th grade teacher Nikki Ford. “It’s a hard job, but it’s a privilege to teach these kids,” she said. “I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.” Ford grew up in Piqua and graduated from Piqua High school in 1991. She sang in the choir and played baritone in the band. “I knew I wanted to become a teacher since I always loved

school,” she said. “Even when I was young I had an old desk, and I forced my two younger brothers to play school for endless hours.” She

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See Ford/Page 11 Nikki Ford reads to her class at Bennett Intermediate School.

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Robert L. “Bob” Fair TROY — Robert L.“Bob” Fair, 77, of Troy passed away 12:48 p . m . Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at The Dayton V . A . Medi c a l FAIR Center. He was born in Piqua on June 1, 1934, to the late Earl Brinkman and Myrtle Fair. He was married to Sandra K. (Evans) Fair for 49 years and she survives. Other survivors include: son and daughterin-law, David and Nicole Eicks of Anderson, Ind.; 3 daughters and son-in–law, Robin Fair of Troy, Ronda and Damon Boomershine of Troy and Traci Lynn Wright of Troy; son Shane V. Fair of Troy; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-

grandchildren. Robert was a 1952 graduate of Staunton School. He retired in 1989 from Dinner Bell Foods, Troy, then was with the Miami County C.A.C. as a driver for 10 years and the Senior Resources with Meals on Wheels, Troy for 6 years. Bob was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of American Legion Post #586, Tipp City and the V.F.W. Post# 5436, Troy. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Carnes officiating. Visitation will be from noon–2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City with a military service at the graveside by the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post of Tipp City. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com

Margaret M. (Grillot) Baker

Louis Wayne “Pete” Emerick CHRISTIANSBURG — Louis Wayne “Pete” Emerick, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away at 4:04 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Born on Oct. 16, 1950, in Kansas, Pete was a son of the late Carrol “Carl” and Mary (West) Emerick. He married Cathy E. Gilliam on Dec. 1, 1972, and she preceded him on Nov. 11, 2008. Together they raised three children, two of whom survive: Kevin and Kurtis Emerick both of Christiansburg. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents and wife, Pete was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Emerick and a step-sister, Connie Zipola. Pete attended the Trinity Community Church of Piqua. He was a maintenance technician for Fukuvi USA, Huber Heights. He enjoyed working with young children, fly fishing, archery and

target shooting. Pete will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday at the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, 216 S. Springfield Street, St. Paris, with Pastor Mike Gross of Trinity Community Church presiding. Burial will follow in Smith Cemetery, Christiansburg. There will be two hours of visitation prior to the service in the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549, or to Helping Hands Food Panty, C/O Trinity Community Church, 622 Gordon Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be sent to w w w. s h i v e l y f u n e r a lhomes.com.

TROY — Margaret M. (Grillot) Baker, 95, formerly of Troy and more recently of Nashville, Ind., died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at the Brown County Health and Living Center, Nashville, Ind. She was born March 24, 1916, in Shelby County, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bulcher) Grillot. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert Baker, son Leon Baker, and daughter Irene Wilkinson. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Allen) Creel of Bloomington, Ind., her sister Florence Hemmelgarn, brother Lloyd Grillot, and her grandchildren Angela (Ike) Creel-Erb, Joshua Creel, Jon (Brooke) Creel,

Kellie (Jim) Meer, Kim (David) Dorsten, Kristi (Jim) Gross, and two great-grandchildren Samuel and Evan Meer. Margaret was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, Troy Senior Citizens, and the Ava Maria Rosary Guild. A mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, with the Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m.Tuesday at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Friends may offer condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com

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All About Diamonds Where do diamonds come from? Just like dinosaur fossils, diamonds are formed deep inside the earth. Most diamonds were formed around 3.4 billion years ago when intense pressure turned carbon into diamonds. Interestingly enough, carbon is also one of the same elements that is in your body! The diamonds are formed about 125 miles deep in the earth’s upper mantle. There intense pressure and heat cause the carbon to crystallize over a long period of time. Once the diamonds were formed, they traveled to the earth’s crust many years ago in violent volcanic eruptions that brought them to

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the earth’s surface very quickly. Once the diamonds reached the earth’s surface they waited until they were first discovered around 500 B.C. After a supply of diamonds is discovered, a mine is dug to get the diamonds out of the earth. At first, diamonds are not pretty with lots of sparkle like the ones you see in a jewelry store, if you found one on the ground you would probably think it was a dirty rock. A diamond cutter has to take the diamond and cut it to bring out its beauty. Diamond cutting is a very skilled science and the most beautiful diamonds are still cut by

1. What does the word ‘diamond’ mean? The word comes from the Greek word ‘adamas,’ and this means ‘unconquerable and indestructible.’ Very fitting as diamonds are the hardest substance known to man.

skilled craftsmen who cut them by hand to bring out their brilliance. Each cut, called a facet is made to bring out the most sparkle in the diamond. A round brilliant cut, the most beautiful and popular of all the diamond shapes, typically has 57 or 58 facets. Once the diamond has been cut and polished it is ready to go to the jewelry store and onto some lucky ladies finger.

2. What is the earliest record of a man giving a diamond to a woman for her hand in marriage? In 1477, the Archduke of Austria gave a diamond to Mary of Burgundy. Today, more than 500 years later, diamonds are the gemstone most popular in engagement rings around the world. 3. On average, how old is a diamond? Most are about 3.4 million years old. 4. How much earth does it take to find a 1 carat diamond? 250 tons of earth, 100 dump trucks worth, must be sifted through from a diamond mine to find just ONE 1 carat diamond.

Did you know diamonds can be recycled? Diamonds are billions of years old and can last for billions more years if we take care of them. That is why diamonds make the best heirlooms. Your mom can give you her diamond and you can recycle it and put it into a piece of jewelry for yourself.

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Diamond Facts • Diamond is an allotrope (different form) of carbon. • The word diamond comes from the Greek word meaning unbreakable. • The carbon atoms in diamonds are arranged in a strong, tetrahedral structure. • Diamond is the hardest natural material known

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• Discovered in the Kimberley Mine in South Africa, the Tiffany Yellow Diamond weighed an amazing 287.42 carats (57.484 g) when discovered. It was later sold to a New York jeweler named Charles Tiffany who had it cut into a cushion shape of 128.54 carats (25.708 g) with 90 facets to show off its beauty.

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• Diamond is the world’s most popular and sought after gemstone. They are frequently worn as part of jewelry such as rings and necklaces. As well as their rarity, they are also well suited to jewelry because they polish well and can only be scratched by other diamonds. • Diamonds are cut with considerable precision to optimize the luster and attention gathering shine of each specific diamond. • Diamonds are valued according to their cut, color, carat and clarity. • Over the years there have been many famous (and very expensive) diamonds. The following are four well known examples: • The Koh-i-Noor diamond was found in India and once thought of as the largest diamond in the world. It is now part of the British Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. • The 45.52 carat Hope Diamond appears blue because of boron in its crystal structure and is

• After being originally found by a slave in an Indian mine, the now 140.64 carat (28.1 g) Regent Diamond has been through an epic history including an English sea merchant and French royalty. It is now on display at the Louvre, where it has been on display since 1887. • Naturally occurring diamonds are formed over billions of years under intense pressure and heat. They are often brought to the Earth’s surface by deep volcanic eruptions. • The technology for synthetic diamonds was researched in the 1940s and the first synthetically created diamond was produced in the 1950s. • There are a number of techniques for producing synthetic diamonds, these include high-pressure high-temperature synthesis, chemical vapor deposition and detonation synthesis (literally blowing up carbon with explosives to create extremely small diamond grains). • The synthesized material known as cubic zirconia is a crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). It is at times in competition with diamond because as well as being hard, optically flawless and colorless, it is also durable and cheap.

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BY RON OSBURN Ohio Community Media TROY — Amanda Macy admits she’s been having difficulty maintaining a positive focus in the two years since her son was killed in action in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Sgt. Randy M. Haney was 27 when he was killed Sept. 6, 2009, in an ambush in Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan. Macy, a Piqua native, has lived in Troy for about the past 10 years, and received news of her son’s death on a Sunday morning at her McKaig Road home. Haney, who was born and graduated high school in Florida, attended South Street Elementary in Piqua in the mid-1980s. To date, he is the only soldier with ties to Troy to have been killed in Iraq or Afghanistan. Macy, who is single with another adult son and daughter, said she has struggled since the loss of her oldest son. “For a while, I couldn’t do anything. I think about him every day. You think it’ll get better, but it never really does,” she said, adding that while she’s currently employed at a Piqua restaurant, she’s had trouble keeping her focus and keeping a job. “I’ll work somewhere for three months or so and lose interest. That’s why I decided to do this,” she said last week during an interview inside 111 E. Main St., the site of her new restaurant and

specialty cake bakery. Called The Cake Spot & Bakery, the restaurant and bakery is located in the downtown storefront most recently occupied by Toni’s Cuppa Joe. Macy said she’s drawing from her previous work and business experiences in launching her new venture, which she is financing from her own pocket. She said she has degrees from Florida colleges in culinary arts and hotel management and, with her ex-husband, once owned and operated a hot dog stand near Disney World in Orlando, which they eventually sold. Besides working in local restaurants, Macy said she has catered events for family and friends, including her specialty - baking cakes for any occasion, including weddings. But she also acknowledged another motivation: “It’s a diversion,” from dealing with the loss of her son, she said, though she drops her head as she quietly adds, “but it doesn’t work too well.” Then she looked up and brightened a bit as she thought of the excitement of tackling a new business. “I just have to keep going.” Macy said building owner David Smith, owner of Trojan Carpets, has offered her “very reasonable rent,” which she said is about equal to the Veterans Administration payments for the loss of her son. The rest she is financing from her own

pocket, which has totaled less than $2,500 so far. She purchased some kitchen equipment from the former Toni’s owner and bought tables and chairs from Sherwood Lanes when it went out of business earlier this year. Friends have provided construction help and she plans to employ three extended family members when she opens. Macy received approval for a wall sign over her front entrance at Wednesday’s Troy Planning Commission meeting. She said Thursday she hopes to open The Cake Spot & Bakery in January. Macy said she’ll open daily at 5:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m., and specialize in serving breakfast items such as oatmeal and grits, and feature a coffee bar. Lunch will include salads and Blue Plate specials made by her sister, Shelly Penny. But don’t expect any fried food at The Cake Spot & Bakery. “No fries, no burgers. K’s is already doing that,” she said of the venerable downtown breakfast and lunch spot that’s on the same block just a few doors away. And, of course, she’ll offer a full line of fresh, hand-made-daily “traditional baked stuff,” including cakes for weddings, graduations and special events. Cakes and other baked goods will be displayed in an Lshaped glass case. She’ll also offer baked goods with Splenda instead of sugar, she said. She smiles as she talks about plans for another special display. She points to the corner of her restaurant behind the main counter and cash register. “Right there, I’m going to have Randy’s picture. And an American flag,” she said.

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You’re Invited YMCA offers holiday day camp MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami County YMCA is preparing to host a oneweek Holiday Day Camp at both the Piqua and Robinson branches, for boys and girls in first through sixth grades, and kindergartners with older siblings. Holiday Day Camp aims to provide boys and girls with fun activities in a positive atmosphere while on holiday break. A variety of activities will be offered including swimming, ice skating, roller skating, a trip to the movies and more. Day Camp will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 26 through 30. Children may be dropped off at 8:45 a.m., and must be picked up at 4 p.m. The cost for Holiday Day Camp is $20 per day for members; $26 per day for non-members. Children must bring a sack lunch each day. Registrations are currently being accepted. For more information about Holiday Day Camp, contact Jaime Hull at 4409622.

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transform its large worship area into the colorful sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro. Kicking the event off will be Ginghamburg’s own “Pajama Band,” and of course it wouldn’t be movie night without popcorn. Movie night is a totally free event, but we do ask you to help us support the New Path Food Pantry by bringing a canned food item for each person in your family/group. No

WACO to hold First Aid/CPR class TROY — WACO Historical Society will hold a First Aid/CPR Class on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the WACO Air Museum, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy. The course covers how to react to a stroke, cardiac arrest, and other various emergencies. The class also will cover how to treat wounds and care for the injured. Participants

will receive a completion card for First Aid CPR and Automatic Cardiac Defibrillator (AED) training. The Dayton Aero Cadet Squadron 706 based at WACO will provide the certified instruction. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Participants will be responsible for their

bolized in the Christ child. In addition to Eucharist, we will offer to God that which God came to receive — our sadness, sufferings and disappointments. The service also will include the laying on of hands and anointing for healing for any who desire this special form of prayer.

Support group meets in Troy TROY — Support group meetings for those who care for family members with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, whether in their home or in a nursing home, are held on the first and third Wednesday each month from 4-5:30 p.m. in the offices of the Miami County Hospice, at 550 Summit Ave., Troy. The meetings are sponsored by the Miami Valley Chapter of the National Alzheimer’s Association, 937-2913332.

YWCA offers punch card for Zumba class PIQUA — On Tuesday, Dec. 20, interested women 15 years old and up will be able to get a $10 discount on a YWCA Zumba punch card. A 10-class punch card will be on sale for $40 along with a YWCA membership ($30 plus applicable taxes) from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. that day only. The punch card is good for three months from the date of purchase. Zumba classes, led by Andrea Hoover, meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Classes are $8 per class for members and nonmembers or punch cards can be purchased for 10 classes for $50. For more information call the YWCA Piqua at 773-6626, stop in at 418 N. Wayne St., Piqua, or e-mail at info@ywcapiqua.com.

TROY — A Quiet Christmas Eucharist will be held at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 South Dorset, Troy. This service is held for all who desire to prayerfully enter the Christmas season but are unable to fully experience the joy and celebration associated with a traditional Christmas service due to loss, grief, depression, or other life circumstance. It provides us the opportunity to gather in tickets required, just show much the same way as the up. solitary shepherds, who The best part is you are were drawn to the prominvited to wear your paja- ise of hope and light symmas. Bring a blanket, pillow and your camera. Be sure to invite your friends, neighbors and families. Pizza will be available in INFORMATION the lobby at a nominal Regional Group Publisher - Frank Beeson ■ Editorial Department: cost. Executive Editor - Susan Hartley (937) 773-2721 For more information, Advertising Manager - Leiann Stewart FAX: (937) 773-4225 call Kelly Flora at 667- ■ History E-mail: editorial@dailycall.com 1069 ext. 260, or log onto Established in 1883, the Piqua Daily Call Human Resources — Betty Brownlee ■ Circulation Department — published daily except Tuesdays and the church’s web site at isSundays and Dec. 25 at 310 Spring St., 773-2725 www.ginghamsburg.org. Circulation Manager — Piqua, Ohio 45356.

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Obama can’t say it enough: The war’s over BY BEN FELLER WASHINGTON (AP) Over and over, the Iraq war is over. President Barack Obama, who opposed the war all the way to the White House, can’t remind people enough that he is the one ending it and getting every last troop home. He is not just commander in chief intent on lauding the valor of the military. He is a president seeking reelection and soaking up every chance to make a promise kept. On Wednesday at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, a post that sent thousands of troops to Iraq and saw more than 200 of them die there, Obama summoned glory and gravity. In a speech full of pride in American fighting forces, Obama declared to soldiers Wednesday that the “war in Iraq will soon belong to history, and your service belongs to the ages.” If the thought sounded familiar, it was because Obama has essentially been declaring an end since the start of his term. Every milestone allows him to reach all those voters who opposed the unpopular war, including liberals in his party, whose enthusiasm he must reignite to win a second term. There was the speech in Camp Lejeune, N.C., way back in February 2009, when he said: “Let me say this as plainly as I can: By Aug. 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end.” When that mission ended, Obama held a rare Oval Office address to the nation to celebrate the moment and declare: “It’s time to turn the page.” In the last two months, Obama has taken three more swings at it, all of them commanding the attention the White House wanted. In October, from the press briefing room: “As promised, the rest of our troops in Iraq will come home by the end of the year.” On Monday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at his side: “This is a historic moment. A war is ending.” On Wednesday to troops: “Iraq’s future will be in the hands of its people. America’s war in Iraq will be over.” He also made time this week to speak about Iraq to regional television stations serving military communities, most of them in states targeted by his re-election campaign. Without question, the ending of a war is moment for any president to reflect with the country. Yet even Obama noted people have seen this one coming for a while. Since George W. Bush was president, in fact. Bush was the one who struck a deal with Iraq to set Dec. 31, 2011, as the final day of the war. Yet it was Obama who accelerated the end of the U.S. combat mission when he took office, shifted attention to Afghanistan, and decided to leave no troops behind in Iraq after this year. The final U.S. forces will be out in days. This, in essence, is Obama’s mission accomplished: Getting out of Iraq as promised under solid enough circumstances and making sure to remind voters that he did what he said. It is harder to remember now, with joblessness dominating the presidential debate and souring the public mood, but it was not long ago that the Iraq war consumed about everything. In a new Associated Press-GfK poll, about half of those surveyed called the Iraq war highly important to them. It placed lower in importance than all but one of 14 current issues.

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Surging Gingrich looks to take Iowa “I think there’s a general beEach could benefit from lief that this thing could move the hunger for what Iowa fast and late,” says Bob Vander Republican Rep. Steve Plaats, a leading Iowa social King calls a “full-spectrum conservative and political inconservative” in the race. sider, discussing the RepubliVarious candidates have can presidential caucus race. been strong on taxes, or “Dramatically fast and draimmigration, or foreign matically late.” policy, King believes, but But the fact is, with the caunone has put forward a BYRON YORK cuses three weeks away, late is workable plan to reduce Columnist now. So the question is the crushing federal debt, whether Newt Gingrich’s which remains a top consurge in Iowa is the fast and cern for many Republilate movement everyone has been pre- cans. dicting — or whether some other candi“No presidential candidate has yet date could emerge before Jan. 3. identified the full scope of our current ecoIf the race works anything like it did nomic situation,” King says. “All ‘bold’ or the last time around, Gingrich will be the ‘fiscally responsible’ proposals only subwinner. Back in 2007, Mitt Romney led in stantially cut spending in the out years, every poll from June to November. Mike which leaves us with no sign of the politHuckabee began to move up in October ical will to harness the spending juggerand took the lead for the first time in a naut.” Rasmussen survey released Nov. 27. A King’s endorsement would mean a lot Des Moines Register poll shortly after- in the race. But so far he has held back, ward confirmed Huckabee’s lead, and — and at this late date it appears he will with the exception of a few stray polls — probably not endorse at all. Likewise, anthe former Baptist minister was ahead of other top Iowa Republican, Sen. Charles the pack from the start of December until Grassley, says he will most likely not enthe caucuses on Jan. 3, 2008. Huckabee dorse and, in fact, remains undecided. won with 34 percent of the vote to Rom“I have not chosen,” Grassley says. “I’ve ney’s 25 percent. hung up on two pollsters.” (Yes, pollsters This time around, Gingrich first took call Grassley at his farm in New Hartford, the lead in Iowa in a Rasmussen survey Iowa, just like they call everybody else.) on Nov. 15. He’s led every one of the seven It’s always possible that something polls released since then, and now leads “dramatically fast and dramatically late” Romney by 12 points in the RealClear- will happen to shake up the race. That’s Politics average of polls. No one else is why Gingrich’s opponents are hoping for gaining significant ground against Gin- some sort of Gingrich meltdown. But ungrich. less the former House speaker self-deAnd who could? If Iowa Republicans structs, it seems that the race is what it is. were to move away from their two main Either Gingrich or Romney will win, or, if choices of Gingrich and Romney, they both fade, Ron Paul could take first. would have to unite behind Ron Paul, who For the moment at least, the Gingrich remains high in the polls but seems to phenomenon continues. Vander Plaats have hit the ceiling of his support; or they was at a basketball game recently at could return to Michele Bachmann, who Northwestern College in Orange City, led the polls in July and early August; go Iowa, in the state’s very conservative back to Rick Perry, who led the polls in northwestern corner. “The people I sat late August and September; or give Rick around — these are northwest Iowa Santorum the boost he has never had. staunch Christian conservatives — said Talk to various Republicans and you’ll they were surprising themselves, but they get a sense that each of the last three were moving to Gingrich,” he says. might happen. “I’m starting to see life for They’re not the only ones surprised. Perry again,” says Vander Plaats. “Some Barring some dramatic change, Gingrich’s people are saying they are rethinking rise is the late-breaking development their decision on him.” Bachmann has everybody was looking for — and nobody also been trending upward in some recent expected. polls. Santorum has enlisted some wellrespected new supporters, and some Byron York is chief political corresponIowans see a late rise for him. dent for The Washington Examiner.

To the Editor: My name is Kendall Taylor and I’m the 21-year-old inmate here at the Southeastern Correction Institution who wrote the Apology Letter to our Community, not too long ago apologizing for my actions, inactions, addictions, crimes and for hurting or affecting any/everyone that I have. To my surprise, I received many, many letters of support, wisdom and encouragement so that letter/article even though my prison and address was not shown on such, which means such had to be looked up on the computer, etc. I really did not expect any responses to this article/letter as that was not the purposes of such. However, the responses were not only a surprise or shock, but the were and are greatly appreciated as they were very inspirational and uplifting. Therefore, I just simply wanted to take the time to thank you all very much for taking the time out of your busy days and schedules to write to someone like me with so much support, wisdom and encouragement to offer. It is definitely people like you that help people like me to maintain my drive, direction, energy and motivation to succeed once and for all, and it is people like you all that make our community a better place for all of us. I apologize for not writing you all back individually and separately as that is deserved by all of you, but due to the amount of letters and due to the fact that some did not have the sender’s information on them it was or is not feasible. However, I thank you all so much once again. May God bless and be with each and everyone of you and your families. —Kendall Taylor Lancaster

Pedestrians should get right of way

To the Editor: I am writing to the people of Piqua. When we are walking (which a lot of people do) why won’t the drivers give us the right-of-way at the intersections. We come to a corner, we get the walk signal so we start to cross (and) we take our life into our own hands. People don’t give us the right-of-way. Why not? It happens at the library. It happens at all the intersections along Ash Street. You would be surprised at White House Correspondent Ben Feller has covered the who some of the drivers Obama and Bush presidencies. are. Some of them are city Letter leaders who fail to yield. Do we have to get someone killed before we get any respect? heading was just stirring the pot again. To the Editor: —Terry Little I wasn’t stirring the pot. I was asking The letter to the editor which apPiqua peared in the Nov. 23 issue of the Piqua where the leadership of our community Daily Call did bring a response to my was on Veteran’s Day. November 11 is every year to honor those fallen, those home. I received a phone call from City Com- who have served, and those serving for missioner Bill Vogt, telling me how it our freedom. FRANK BEESON With our own Bravo Battery 1/134th upset him because of the bold heading GROUP PUBLISHER “Veteran asks why officials didn’t attend.” Field Artillery being deployed to During our conversation, he brought Afghanistan, as well as other local or disSUSAN HARTLEY to my attention he did attend the vet- trict soldiers with other military units, EXECUTIVE EDITOR eran’s ceremony as he does every year. I you would think you could take time to LEIANN STEWART thanked him for his attendance. As our honor those serving. ADVERTISING I would like to thank Gover Harleyconversation continued, he was telling MANAGER me that no one invited the city to the cer- Davidson, along with community mememony, while in the background I heard, bers and local businesses for their CHERYL HALL and I assume it was his wife, saying you support to our soldiers, my prayers are CIRCULATION MANAGER with you all. have to be invited to things like that. This holiday season as you gather with “It’s Veterans Day,” open to whomever BETTY BROWNLEE wants to attend, stand among the crowd, your families, please take a moment to BUSINESS MANAGER think of those responsible for allowing although it is a small one. I’m sorry, no, I’m not sorry I see no rea- you to do so. GRETA SILVERS Oh, yeah. To the city officials: Consider son city officials should need an invitaGRAPHICS MANAGER tion to a memorial service open to the this your open invitation for Nov. 11, AN OHIO COMMUNITY public, unless perhaps being asked as a 2012, and on-going, not that you should MEDIA speaker. Bill told me that, you know with need one. —Veteran Dennis Tennery the city going through a recall of certain NEWSPAPER Piqua representatives in the past, that the

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Boyfriend’s mom isn’t ready to give up Christmas tradition DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been living together for nine months. We have decided to host Christmas dinner at our house and invited 20 people — 10 from each of our families. His mother, unfortunately, is having a hard time accepting that her 27-yearold son is growing up. She says she feels “awkward” and that their MICHAEL ROZMAN/AP PHOTO family has had its tradiIn this photo released by Warner Bros, performer Justin Bieber poses with Principal Sherrie Gahn of Whit- tions for many years. (My ney Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday, Dec. 16. Justin presented a check for $100,000 to Prin- boyfriend has spent every Eve and cipal Sherrie Gahn of Whitney Elementary School and performed a holiday concert for the students. This Christmas Christmas night at his segment will air on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday, Jan. 4. parents’ house since birth.) I come from a family that is adaptable to change. Any suggestions for dealing with this potential future mother-inlaw? — FREE SPIRIT IN PHOENIX MICHELLE RINDELS rent assistance — to keep DEAR FREE SPIRIT: families off the street and Associated Press children coming to class. First of all, don’t plan on “My biggest motivator your boyfriend’s parents LAS VEGAS (AP) — for the kids and the attending your Christmas Fifth-grader Jolie Leach thought and the hope that dinner, and don’t take it says she “was gonna exthey don’t have to live in personally if they don’t. plode” with excitement this existence when they She may be unwilling to when Justin Bieber pergrow up — that they change their Christmas formed a concert at her break the cycle,” Gahn tradition. Las Vegas school, and If and when a wedding said. vowed she’d never wash Inside the closed event, date is set, or your her hand after he gave her Gahn said Bieber toured boyfriend makes clear to a high-five. the campus and told stu- her that your arrangeLeach was one of hundents the story of his fam- ment will be permanent, dreds who showed clear ily’s own financial the three of you can then symptoms of Bieber fever struggles, including visits come to an agreement to after the 17-year-old teen to a food bank when he alternate these holidays pop sensation staged a was young. He performed so you and your parents private show Friday at songs from his Christmas are able to also host these low-income Whitney Elealbum, “Under the Mistle- gatherings. This is how mentary School. The contoe,” and invited the crowd new families establish cert was filmed for an to dance along to his hit their own traditions and episode of “The Ellen Dein-laws aren’t made to “Baby.” generes Show” and came Outside, dozens of feel that one side is fatwo months after Bieber squealing high school girls vored. promised the school’s 650 with camera phones jockstudents a $100,000 donaIn this photo released by Warner Bros., Justin Bieber eyed for a glimpse of the DEAR ABBY: I have tion. “He really came for us. hands out toys to the students of Whitney Elemen- star as he was rushed into been with my fiance for I’m so glad that he really tary School in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday, Dec. 16. the building. Brittany two years. Lately he’s came for us,” said fourth- Bieber and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” presented Ellis, 14, had pulled out a been having trouble congrader Kynedi Harris, the students with a $100,000 in toys for the holidays. scrap of paper just in time trolling his anger. His outfor a mobbed Bieber to au- bursts are becoming more holding a fluffy white tograph, and was showing frequent, and he feels like stuffed dog picked from a her friends an indecipher- they’re justified. He says truckload of toys Bieber from the cafeteria in skip the gift-giving. if I didn’t “nag” him so hopes of having dinner at Gahn said most of the able pencil scrawl. distributed at his show. Another girl, 17-year- much there wouldn’t be Tucked in a downtrod- night, told “The Ellen De- donations come from indiden neighborhood on the generes Show” she made a viduals or businesses, and old Kiersten Umberger, any arguments. I love him and want to east side of Las Vegas, pact with families after she said the show has said she nearly cried when spend the rest of my life Whitney Elementary has she arrived about eight brought hundreds of thou- she saw Bieber. “It was the best moment with him, but I’m becomsands of dollars in donagarnered publicity, includ- years ago. ing frightened by the level “I’ll pay your electrical tions and an outpouring of of my life,” she said. ing a September segment Teens from the neigh- he allows his anger to on Degeneres’ show, for bill, your utilities, I’ll give support from across the providing needy students’ you food or clothes, what- country. The school also borhood say the worn area reach. Can you help a families with food, clothes, ever you need, as long as posts a “wish list” on its is quiet, and certainly not man like this deal with money for utility bills — you give me your child website, asking for gra- the typical Vegas haunt his anger? — NEEDS HELP IN and just about everything and then help raise that nola bars, pop-top cans of for celebrities. NORTH CAROLINA But parents and school child as a person of char- soup and other non-perin between. ishable foods that home- officials said they were as Principal Sherrie Gahn acter,” she said. DEAR NEEDS HELP: Families at the school less students can eat for grateful for the gifts from said more than 85 percent of the school’s 600-plus told the show Gahn has dinner or over the week- Bieber and Degeneres as No, and neither can you, the children were as much as you might students receive free or re- stayed true to her prom- end. wish to. Only he can do Bieber’s gift matches a starstruck. duced-price lunch. The ise. One girl said Gahn “In a world where these that, and it would take school also has one of the provided her with a bed. A $100,000 donation from highest homeless student mother said the principal Target that was an- kids live in that things are willingness on his part populations in the Clark bought her son glasses. nounced on the Septem- not always their own or and counseling. Blaming Another mother said the ber TV special about the they’re taken away,” Gahn you for his outbursts indiCounty School District. Gahn, who said she school provided her chil- school. Most of the money said, “they gave them cates he’s not ready to do used to see students pock- dren with Christmas pres- will be used to continue memories that no one can eting ketchup packets ents when she planned to basic support — such as ever take.”

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Advice that. The smartest thing you can do is leave before he escalates to hurting you physically. Without professional help, the behavior you have described will only get worse. DEAR ABBY: I have an elderly neighbor I have been friends with for many years. Over the past several years she has had numerous medical problems. I have done everything I can to be her friend. I do things around the house, bring her meals, whatever I can. She has no family and only one other friend besides me. She is depressed and stays in bed most of the day, which contributes to her aches and pains. I keep telling her she needs to get up and walk or her pain will get worse. It has reached the point where she’s so nasty about everything that I don’t even want to talk to her. I understand that she’s scared and feels beaten up. I try to talk about things that are noncontroversial — happy things. It doesn’t work. She turns everything into an argument. I don’t know what to do. I hate to ignore her, but it’s really taking a toll on me. Am I a fairweather friend? — TRYING TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR GOOD NEIGHBOR: No, you are a caring friend. Your elderly neighbor is ill, and she may be becoming demented. Because she is no longer able to care for herself or her home, contact the nearest hospital or senior center and ask to speak with a social worker on staff. The woman you describe may need more help than you can give her, from people with the training to do it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Ready or not First day of winter starts this week Ready or not winter will officially be here Wednesday. And soon after that Christmas. Every year I tell myself I'm not going to get worked up over the stress of the holidays. This year is no different. I hope next year I do not get so worked up over the holidays. I hope to heed my own warning. Especially since it hasn't worked this year. I've tried a new tactic by not focusing on it so much. What has that gotten me? Unmailed Christmas cards and a shopping list that isn't finished. But it will all come together in the end. Won't it? There have been some new experiences this year that have been positive for me. Mrs. Michelle Lavey's Kindergarten class was invited to perform and visit at Rest Haven in Greenville recently. Mrs. Lavey sent home an invitation to her students to accompany her and nearly everyone in the class was able to attend. It was nice to see so many parents work together to make the event a success. Michelle

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HEATHER CANAN Columnist even treated her students to McDonald's before the visit. I'm not sure if I was more impressed by how well the kids behaved or how Mrs. Lavey can keep every one in line. The kids were really amazing. They sang a couple Christmas songs (reindeer antlers and jingle bells entow), sat very quietly while Mrs. Lavey read a book to everyone and passed out candy canes and hugs to the residents. My most favorite thing about the event was watching one of the little boys pass out hugs like it was his job. He would just walk up to someone and lay a big hug on them, if they wouldn't really acknowledge him right away he would just shrug his shoulders and move on to the next lucky recipient. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Another thing that surprised me was that none of the children seemed intimidated by the audience. I can't speak for anyone else, but I am really thankful that Michelle let us be a part of the event.

The Bradford Public Library is searching for a qualified candidate for Library Board Trustee. Mrs. Judith Bardo, who has served as a Library Trustee and is currently President of the Trustee Board, is about to end her term of service. Interested and qualified Bradford school district residents should stop by the Bradford Public Library for an application or phone the HEATHER CANAN FOR THE CALL library at 937-448-2612. From Kindergarten to Seniors, everyone always loves a book read by Mrs. Michelle Lavey. Completed applications Lavey's Bradford Kindergarten class was invited to sing and share stories at Rest Haven should be submitted to the in Greenville recently. public library no later than Thursday, January 12, 2012. Bradford Public Library is announcing its Winter Break hours. The library will be closed on the following dates: Saturday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 31. The library will be open for its regular and expanded winter break hours on Tuesday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. – 7 pm. Friday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and will be open on Monday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. And before I go, from my family to yours, may you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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up a close relationship with their teammates. The first hint of a problem came in April, when Monnin developed a nagging cough. Her first conclusion was that she was being bothered by allergies. She finally visited a doctor and received medications, but the problems lingered and were joined by headaches. She also developed a problem with her eyes, not a welcome symptom for some like Monnin who is studying accounting. After a game of basketball with some Russia girls, Monnin found herself out of breath. Another visit to a doctor resulted in a suspicion that she had developed exercise-triggered asthma. Next came a visit to a chiropractor, who listened to her breathing with a stethoscope. He did not like what he heard, and recommended Monnin get a chest X-ray. His concern even led him to call Monnin at home that evening, to reinforce the importance of having the X-ray. Monnin soon found herself again in a doctor’s office, and she was told that there was a 7-inch mass on top of her esophagus. A biopsy revealed that she had Hodgkins lymphoma. Monnin notes that earlier in the year, she had

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NC soldier, 23, was last US troop killed in Iraq DON BABWIN AND TOM BREEN Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — As the last U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq on Sunday, friends and family of the first and last American fighters killed in combat were cherishing their memories rather than dwelling on whether the war and their sacrifice was worth it. Nearly 4,500 American fighters died before the last U.S. troops crossed the border into Kuwait. David Hickman, 23, of Greensboro was the last of those war casualties, killed in November by the kind of improvised bomb that was a signature weapon of this war. “David Emanuel Hickman. Doesn’t that name just bring out a smile to your face?” said Logan Trainum, one of Hickman’s closest friends, at the funeral where the soldier was laid to rest after a ceremony in a Greensboro church packed with friends and family. Trainum says he’s not spending time asking why Hickman died: “There aren’t enough facts available for me to have a defined opinion about things. I’m just sad, and pray that my best friend didn’t lay down his life for nothing.” He’d rather remember who Hickman was: A cutup who liked to joke around with friends. A physical fitness fanatic who half-kiddingly called himself “Zeus” because he had a body that would make the gods jealous. A ferocious outside linebacker at Northeast Guilford High School who was the linchpin of a defense so complicated they had to scrap it after he graduated because no other teenager could figure it out. Hickman was these things and more, a whole life scarcely glimpsed in the terse language of a Defense Department news release last month. Three paragraphs said Hickman died in Baghdad on Nov. 14, “of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device.” He was more, too, than the man who bears the symbolic freight of being the last member of the U.S. military to die in a war launched in the political shadow of 9/11, which brought thousands of his fellow citizens out into the streets to oppose and support it. Eventually, the war largely faded from the public’s thoughts. “There’s a lot of people, in my family included, they don’t know what’s going on in this world,” said Wes Needham, who coached linebackers at Northeast when David was a student. “They’re oblivious to it. I just sit and think about it, the courage that it takes to do what they do, especially when they’re all David’s age.” And they were mostly young.

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Hickman's unit, the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry from Fort Bragg, performed honor guard duties during the burial of Army Specialist David Hickman with full military honors at Lakeview Memorial Park, on Nov. 26, in Greensboro, N.C. Nearly 4,500 American fighters died before the last U.S. troops crossed the border into Kuwait. David Hickman, 23, of Greensboro was the last of those war casualties, killed in November by the kind of improvised bomb that was a signature weapon of this war.

ARMY PARATROOPER DAVID EMANUEL HICKMA According to an Associated Press analysis of casualty data, the average age of Americans who died in Iraq was 26. Nearly 1,300 were 22 or younger, but middle-aged people fought and died as well: some 511 were older than 35. “I’ve trained a lot of kids. They go to college and you kind of lose track of them and forget them,” said Mike King of

Greensboro Black Belt Academy, where Hickman trained in taekwondo for about eight years. “He was never like that. That smile and that laugh immediately come to mind.” The pain is fresh for people who knew Hickman. But the years have not eased the anguish of those who lost loved ones in the war’s earliest days, when funerals were broadcast

used to do. As the last troops prepared to leave Iraq, Langley was getting ready. “I’ll probably sit and cry,” said Langley, 58. “I’ll be happy for the ones you can be happy for and sad for the ones you are sad for.” Langley’s life has been one catastrophe after another since her son died. The next year her husband died. Then months later, doctors told her the reason she was feeling poorly was that her kidneys had shut down. That was followed by a fall and a broken back. Today, as she waits for her name to come up on a list for a kidney transplant, she gets around the house she shares with her mother in a motorized scooter. The one thing she doesn’t have, she said, is guilt. Though she talked her son out of enlisting in the military a couple times over the years, the reasons began and ended with concerns about the safety for her only child. But after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, she knew there would be no talking him out of enlisting. Besides, she said, “If I was young enough I would have gone in, too.” Even though the country’s mood was much different in 2009 when Hickman joined the Army, he had no doubts about his decision, Trainum said. “When I talked with him on the phone a week before, he wasn’t unhappy about where he was or regretting being there at all,” Trainum said. “It was just going to work for him, and he was looking forward to getting his work done and getting home.” Hickman, Gifford and the others left behind parents and spouses and children like Lexie, whose memories of her Marine father are what one might expect of a girl who was four when she last saw him. “He popped out of a Christmas box,” she said, of the Christmas just before Gifford was deployed, when he hid inside a large box to surprise his daughter. “He was tall. He had brown hair. He was nice.” The losses linger for people who saw the flag-draped coffins come home. “I used to watch all the war stories on TV, you know,” said Needham, Hickman’s old coach. “But since this happened to David, I can’t watch that stuff anymore. I just think: That’s how he died.”

live on local television, before the country became numb to the casualty count. Vicky Langley’s son, Marine Pvt. Jonathan Lee Gifford, was killed just two days into the war. More than eight years later she sits in her Decatur, Ill. home, surrounded by photographs of him and even a couple of paintings of him in his dress uniform that total strangers created and sent her. She said she doesn’t concern herself with thoughts about the cost of the war and whether it was worth the life of her son and all the others who died. “Only the Iraqi people can answer that,” she said. She thinks of her son constantly. She recalls the first day of kindergarten and how she came home and “turned on every appliance I could (because) it was just so quiet without him.” She remembers how as a young man he would call her, without fail, when the first snow of the year started to fall. She still hears the knock at her door at 11 at night, and the chaplain telling her that her 30-year-old son had been killed in Iraq. And she sees him in the 4year-old daughter he left behind, who is now 12. Lexie Gifford’s thin frame and face are miniature versions of her father’s, her smile a replica of ______ his. She has the same slow, I’llget-there-when-I-get-there Associated Press news rewalk. For a reason nobody unsearcher Monika Mathur conderstands, a while back started popping frozen French fries in tributed to this report. Babwin her mouth just like her dad reported from Decatur, Ill.

Home no business going over there at all and losing soldiers like that.” All U.S. troops are to be out of Iraq by Dec. 31, and hundreds of soldiers have been arriving at military installations in recent weeks because of the troop withdrawal. Staff Sgt. Elama Palemene held his two young daughters and kissed his wife early Sunday after returning to Fort Hood with about 300 other soldiers. They arrived about 3 a.m. to a cheering, flag-waving crowd of teary wives and bundled-up youngsters on a field at the Texas Army post with temperatures in the high 40s. “My husband wanted to have (our children) stay behind, but it was a must to have them here,” said his wife, Annaden Palemene, who held a large homemade sign that read “Sgt. Palemene, Your Tour Stops Here.” The soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry

Division said they were glad to be home before the holidays — and relieved to be out of Iraq. “This was my fourth deployment to Iraq ... so it feels great to be home,” said Staff Sgt. James Cantrell, who had just hugged his wife, Brenda, and 7-year-old daughter Janelle. Several soldiers said they were happy upon hearing the news that the last U.S. combat troops left Iraq at daybreak Sunday. That convoy’s exit marked the end of a bitterly divisive war that raged for nearly nine years and left Iraq shattered, with troubling questions lingering over

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Shelby County forms new drug task force Sheriff’s Dept., Sidney police work together BY KATHY LEESE Ohio Community Media SIDNEY — Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart and Sidney Police Chief Kevin Gessler came together Friday afternoon to create a new drug task force and to further solidify the strong bond the two agencies have been working to rebuild since October. Lenhart and Gessler signed off on a memorandum of understanding for a new multi-jurisdictional unit,called the “Sidney/Shelby County Drug Task Force,” during a news conference at the Sidney Police Department Friday afternoon. The task force is in effect immediately. Among those looking on as the document was signed were Lt. Det. James Frye of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Capt. Jerry Tangeman of the Sidney Police Department. Other officers were also present. Both men spoke about how pleased they are, not only to be announcing a new drug task force, but to be rebuilding a relationship damaged under suspended Sheriff Dean Kimpel’s tenure. “We’re very pleased to be working with the police department again,” Lenhart said. “Everybody knows what is expected of them.” The 11-page document details the expectations and plans for the new task force that will combine the resources of the two agencies. The document states that the agreement will enable a “more effective effort in combating such crime.” The agencies will focus their efforts in four directions, including investigating drug activities and drug organizations, gathering and sharing intelligence relating to illegal drug activities, handling cases that will impact all levels of drug trafficking within the task force’s jurisdiction, and promoting law enforcement cooperation through multi-agency investigations. The document spells out the responsibilities of those who serve on the task force, with Tangeman serving as the task force coordinator, overseeing its day-to-day operations. The sheriff’s office and the police department will each contribute 50 percent of the program costs associated

with task force investigations, according to the document.Each will have one officer permanently assigned to the task force. Each agency will be responsible for paying for its own officer. The task force will divide all forfeited assets obtained through the investigations including cash and the sale of property,with the sheriff’s office and the city each receiving 40 percent and the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office receiving 20 percent of the assets. The task force agreement also addresses issues including misconduct of a task force member or conduct unbecoming an officer, evidence, drug buys and other procedures. Lenhart said he and Gessler have “reached out to our village officers” and want to work with them on drug-related cases. Gessler said that he and Lenhart met with village police chiefs at the monthly chiefs meeting.At the most recent meeting, Shelby County Prosecutor Ralph Bauer was present. “Their reaction was positive … one of the chiefs said it well, ‘This is the way it should be done.’ This is how these types of investigations should be accomplished,” Gessler said. In addition to Tangeman, it was announced that there will initially be three full-time officers working with the task force,with additional officers available for investigations and support if necessary. “Drugs certainly have a tremendous impact,” Lenhart said.“The jail is full of persons with drug use.”Lenhart said he wants the new task force have an “impact on crime and theft.” “The chief (Gessler) and I are neither one on an ego trip,” Lenhart said. “We split duties up based on abilities between (the) police department and sheriff’s office.” Gessler said he and Lenhart stay in close touch. “We call each other from time to time. We have a solid working relationship.” A little more than a year ago,Gessler announced in the Sidney Daily News that he was suspending the SNARE drug task force as a “preventative” measure that separated his agency from Sheriff Dean Kimpel and his ongoing controversy. At the time, Gessler said he did not want to see the effectiveness of SNARE compromised by Kimpel’s situation. The SNARE task force had been formed shortly after Kimpel took office in 2008. Gessler said at the time that his office was “not tied” to the ACE Task

Force, a task force that was allegedly carrying out operations in Anna, and was allegedly created and operated with the knowledge and permission of then-Sheriff Kimpel. Gessler said then, “I don’t know what ACE is … we still don’t know.” Kimpel later denied that he approved establishing the ACE task force. Gessler said at the time that he believed Kimpel did know about the ACE task force. “All you have to do is read this investigation … that shows the sheriff knew from the beginning what was going on. It appears there were investigations being conducted in Anna outside of the SNARE agreement.” Gessler said at that time his office would cooperate with any investigation into ACE or the Anna drug investigations conducted as part of the ACE task force. In addition, Anna Police Chief Scott Evans, Jackson Center Chief Joe Cotterman and Botkins Chief Tom Glass also spoke out at the time, saying they were concerned that their names were tied to the ACE task force. As Lenhart and Gessler begin the new task force, Gessler has a message for the public.“To the good folks, please communicate with us,and to those who should be worried, be aware, we are here.” Lenhart added, “The secret to success is working together.” He wants the public to call his office at 492-TIPS (8477) to report drug activity. Tangeman said,“I’m very excited.It’s going to be a very good marriage between our two departments.” He said individuals can call the police department to report drug-related activity and can ask to speak to a narcotics investigator. The number is 498-2351. Tangeman said there is a plan to establish a new phone number dedicated to the use of the task force and reporting drug activity. He will be releasing that number soon.Plans are also under way for a web page about the new task force, where the public can learn about the Sidney/Shelby County Drug Task Force and leave tips about drug activity in their neighborhoods. The web page is still in the development stage. Lenhart is pleased to see a new drug task force and working relationship again between the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Sidney Police Department. “We wanted to put this thing back together.” “This is what law enforcement is supposed to do,” Gessler said. “If we all work together, no one can beat us.”

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Lawrence E. Farno ARCANUM — Lawrence E. Farno, 74, of Arcanum, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1937, in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Margaret (Frilling) Farno, sister Bertha Alcorn White, and special friend Verlin. Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife Sally M. (Landis) Farno, daughters and son-in-law Dawn Spitler of Pleasant Hill, Carmen and Scott Howell of Covington, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren Gavin and Jessica (Baby girl on the way), Jorde and Jaclyn (Gradyn and Gambyl), Mara, Tanner, Vannie, Taylor and Holtt, sister Freda Holbert Dooley of Phoenix, Ariz., brother Donald A. Farno of Palos Verdes Est, Calif., special friends Jack, Keith, Doug, Bill, Rick, Gerald and the gals at Sunoco: Sheree, Candi and Becky. He was a 1955 graduate of Newton Local School, retired from ABF Truck-

ing and City Transfer, was a member of the Transfiguration Catholic Church in West Milton, member of the United States Auto Club, 6 R Racing, Pleasant Hill VFW, Pleasant Hill Fish and Game, Teamsters Local #957, Sunoco Coffee Club. He also enjoyed hanging out at Dougs, racing, boating, cabinet making and was a big fan of Franklin Monroe Sports and going to the Wooden Shoe Inn. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Transfiguration Catholic Church, 972 S. Miami Street, West Milton with Father John MacQuarrie officiating, burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N.Miami Street, West Milton. The family would like to thank The James Cancer Center and Hospice of Miami County for all their special care and concern. If so desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Obituaries HUBER HEIGHTS — Ocie Samuel Fairchild Jr., 53, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at Grandview Hospital, Dayton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami Street,West Milton. SIDNEY — Dorothy Jane Wesbecher, 93, Dorothy Love Retirement Community, 3003 W. Cisco Rd., Sidney, died at the retirement community on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at 7:55 a.m. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney is handling the funeral arrangements. SIDNEY — Barbara Jane (Funk) Starrett, 73, of 346 Frazier-Guy Rd., Sidney, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at 10:03 p.m. at her home. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at Cromes Funeral Home & Crematory, 302 S. Main Ave., with the Rev. Philip K. Chilcote officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the Starrett family at our website, www.cromesfh.com COLUMBUS — Deborah M. (Simon) Latimer, 61, of 4027 Patricia Dr., Columbus and formerly of Sidney, died at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home, Sidney, is handling the funeral arrangements.

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Ford started subbing for the remainder of the school year in January. She became a long term sub at High Street School where she was a Title I reading teacher for the 1996-97 school year. The next year, she was hired full time as a 1st grade teacher at South Street School. After one year, Ford transferred to 4th grade and then moved to Bennett when South Street closed and has been at Bennett ever since. “I love teaching fourth grade,” she said. “The students get excited about school and learning, and of course, every day presents new challenges and rewards.” Ford’s mentor at Bennett was the late Kathy Rank who was Ohio’s Teacher of the Year in 2004. “Kathy helped me grow as a person and as a teacher,” Ford said. “She showed me how to develop the skills to

be an effective teacher.” Ford brags about her fellow staff at Bennett. “We work well together, and we are concerned with the whole student, not just their grades,” she said. “I’m very lucky to work with such a dedicated group of people.” “My fourth-graders enjoy doing anything hands on,” Ford said. “They can relate to all the new technology we use such as the Smartboard, and they still get into an old favorite like making a salt map of Ohio.” The students make another map of their own town. “They really get creative about what’s in the town, and how it is laid out.” Ford relates the assignments and projects to what the students know in their everyday lives. “It is very special to see their eyes light up when they realize that this is something they can relate to,” she said. “It is like

they are saying ‘oh, now I get it.’” Outside the classroom, Ford is co-chairperson of the building’s Intervention Assistance Team, which deals with students who may need a little extra help in different areas. She is also a coadvisor of The Leadership Club which works with students to develop their leadership skills with community service projects. Ford is a coordinator of Bennett’s Business Partnership with Hartzell Propeller. At home, Ford lives in Piqua with her cat Louie. Ford’s hobbies are reading and going to the movies. She enjoys volunteering as a youth adviser for her church’s youth group on Sunday. She spends quality hours with her nieces and nephews Spencer, Addyson, Elleana, MaKenzie, and Cooper who are her kids away from school.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011

IN BRIEF ■ Football

Bengals get by lowly Rams ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie A.J. Green had six catches and topped 1,000 yards for the season, and Cincinnati kept pace in the AFC playoff race. Brandon Tate's 56-yard punt return set up Bernard Scott's go-ahead touchdown run late in the third quarter and Cedric Benson added a short scoring run in the fourth for the Bengals (8-6), who won for the second time in six games. Green caught a 55yarder to set up a field goal for the game's first score. He has 1,006 yards receiving, leaving him 3 shy of Cris Collinsworth's franchise rookie record in 1981. The Rams (2-12), have lost five in a row.

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Browns blow 10-point lead GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Peterson returned a punt 32 yards and John Skelton threw 32 yards to Larry Fitzgerald to set up a 22-yard field goal by Jay Feely. It was the Cardinals' third overtime win in seven games. Arizona (7-7), winner of six of its last seven, trailed 17-7 entering the fourth MIKE ULLERY/CALL PHOTOS quarter. Piqua’s Maddie Hilleary drives around Kelia Ford Saturday afternoon at Sidney High School. Both teams were without their starting quarterbacks because of concussions. Skelton, in relief of Kevin Kolb, completed 28 of 36 for 313 yards with a touchdown and interception. Seneca Wallace, starting for Colt McCoy, was 18 of 31 for 226 yards, including a 76-yard TD play to Greg Little. The Browns BY ROB KISER Elmore was a probably for are 4-10. the Lady Indians all day, Sports Editor finishing with a gamerkiser@dailycall.com ■ Website high 24 points. SIDNEY — The Piqua “We wanted find 14 girls basketball had the (Monique Hanayik) and best of intentions heading she gets three unconinto Saturday’s GWOC tested shots right away,” North game with previ- Hoke said. “The Elmore ously winless Sidney. girl hurt us with her ScoresBroadcast.com The results were a dif- quickness and moves to will air the following high ferent matter. the basket. We talked school basketball games: Piqua got in a big hole about rebounding and Tuesday: Russia boys early and couldn’t dig it- they beat us on the at Jackson Center, 7:10 self out, losing 47-29. boards. p.m. “The girls had a great “They outhustled us to Thursday: Fort Loramie attitude going in,” Piqua the all the loose balls. This girls at Houston, 7:10 p.m. coach Rory Hoke said. team just makes a lot of “They were excited. They mental mistakes.” STUMPER effort was there. They Piqua trailed 25-13 by fought hard.” halftime and tried to But, Monique Hanayik make a run early in the scored seven points in the See INDIANS/Page 16 Shelby Vogler shoots over Lindsey Sturwold. early going and Lauren

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DAYTON — Piqua boys basketball coach Heath Butler has said from the start there is more to be learned from a loss than a win. And Saturday’s 76-48 loss to Stebbins didn’t change his mind. “We had a week and a half to celebrate our win over Tipp (Tippecanoe),” Butler said. “Not only was this our first back-to-back nights after giving a great effort against Miamisburg, it was our first night away from our gym. “There are definitely things we can take from this.” And while Piqua couldn’t handle an early onslaught from Stebbins, a couple of things stood out. Josh Holfinger recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. “You know, there have been games where Josh didn’t get in as much as he would have liked,” Butler said. “He could have sat on the end of the bench and pouted. He didn’t do that. I feel like we got Josh Holfinger going tonight.” Kindric Link also scored 15 points as Piqua matched Stebbins basketfor-basket much of the final three quarters. “It is easy to keep your head when things are going well,” Butler said. “That is not so easy, when things aren’t going well and the kids did that for the most part tonight.” But, Piqua couldn’t recover from a first quarter onslaught from Stebbins. Khaleal McCormick had 14 points in the opening eight minutes and Stebbins buried 13 of 21 shots, opening a 27-4 lead with 1:34 remaining in the quarter and taking a 31-8 lead after the first See PIQUA/Page 16

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VERSAILLES — The Covington high school wrestling team competed in the 12-team Versailles dual meet invitational on Saturday, finishing with a 4-1 overall record for 5th place, while Miami East’s Allen Seagraves picked up a milestone win. The teams were separated into four groups of three and then grouped into pools of four depending on the initial record.

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Lady Cavaliers struggle in road loss to St. Henry Slow start dooms Covington girls ST. HENRY — The Lehman girls basketball got a big game from Kandis Sargeant but it wasn’t enough in a 55-26 loss to St. Henry Saturday. Sargeant scored 15 points, making nine of 15 free throws. The Lady Cavaliers trailed 16-7, 21-13 and 4017 at the quarter breaks. BOXSCORE

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Lehman (26) Hatcher 2-2-6, Sargeant 3-9-15, Schmitz 1-0-3, Slagle 1-0-2, Williams 0-0-0, Yannucci 0-0-0. Totals: 7-11-26. St. Henry (55) Clune 1-2-5, Delzeith 0-0-0, Heitkamp 25-9, Koesters 2-2-6, Lange 2-1-5, Lefeld 20-6, Mikesell 1-2-4, Moeder 5-1-11, Kami Siefring 1-1-3, Kelly Siefring 2-0-6. Totals: 18-14-55. 3-point field goals — Lehman: Schmitz. St. Henry: Clune, Lefeld (2), Kelly Siefring (2). Score By Quarters Lehman 7 13 17 26 St. Henry 16 21 40 55 Records: Lehman 2-4, St. Henry 2-3.

BOXSCORE Tri-Village (54) Brown 1-0-2, Bruner 1-0-2, Collins 1-0-2, Falknor 2-0-5, Ferris 0-1-1, Linkous 10-424, Richards 4-2-11, Thomas 3-0-7. Totals: 22-7-54. Covington (34) Crawford 0-0-0, Kihm 7-5-19, Reames 00-0, Shilt 1-1-3, Simon 4-2-12. Totals: 12-834. 3-point field goals — Tri-Village: Falknor, Richards, Thomas. Covington: Simon (2). Score By Quarters Tri-Village 19 30 44 54 Covington 0 10 24 34 Records: Tri-Village 7-0, Covington 4-3.

52-37 win over Twin Valley South Saturday. Michayla Barga paced Bradford with 22 points. Alisha Patty netted 13 and Haley Patty added 12. Bradford led 22-15, 3125 and 41-31 at the quarter breaks. BOXSCORE Bradford (52) Barga 9-3-22, Bates 1-0-2, Broughman 0-2-2, A. Patty 6-1-13, H. Patty 5-2-12, Shuff 0-1-1. Totals: 21-9-52. Twin Valley South (37) Gates 2-3-8, Mackie 0-6-6, Nushwag 30-8, Strazhiem 4-1-9, White 3-0-6. Totals: 12-10-37. 3-point field goals — Bradford: Barga. Twin Valley South: Gates, Nushwag (2). Score By Quarters Bradford 22 31 41 52 Twin Valley South 15 25 31 37 Records: Bradford 3-3, Twin Valley South 2-5.

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Indians Continued from page 15 third quarter. Three-point field goals by Christy Graves and Macy Yount and a jumper by Katie Allen pulled Piqua within 29-21 at the 3:48 mark and forced a Sidney timeout. A steal and layup by Elmore quickly pushed the Yellow Jacket advantage to 10 and it remained a double-digit margin the rest of the game. “We have a lot of trouble putting the ball in the basket,” Hoke said. “We were 10 for 48, which is not very good. We were 6 for 10 from the line. That’s a decent percentage, but we don’t get to the line enough.” Graves had eight points and four rebounds to lead

Piqua, while Maddie Hilleary added seven points. Katie Allen, Vogler and Young all grabbed four rebounds as well. Hanayik complimented Woodmore with nine points and six rebounds. Kia Perrin grabbed 12 rebounds and Lindsey Sturwold pulled down 10. Piqua was 10 of 48 from the floor for 21 percent and six of 10 from the line for 60 percent. Sidney was 19 of 53 from the floor for 36 percent and six of 13 from the line for 46 percent. The Jackets won the battled of the boards 39-23 and had 23 turnovers to Piqua’s 19. “We talked about getting putbacks and then we

have three offensive rebounds the whole game,” Hoke said. The Piqua JV team continued to play well, improving to 4-1 with a 39-26 victory. Kayla Schrubb led a balanced attack with nine points.

because they want to win.” McCormick had 26 points for Stebbins, while Chaz Porter and Trent Lucas both added 11. Tre’ Pickrel grabbed seven rebounds. Piqua was 17 of 51 from the floor for 33 percent and 12 of 18 from the line for 67 percent. Stebbins was 23 of 53 from the floor for 43 percent and 26 of 37 from the line for 70 percent. Stebbins won the battle of the boards 31-29 and had 15 turnovers to Piqua’s 22. Piqua lost the JV game 54-50. Daniel Monnin scored 26 points and Xavier Harrison added eight. And there was one more light at the end of the tunnel for Butler.

“The good thing is we get to come right back against Vandalia Tuesday and put this behind us,” Butler said. “Our first team goal is to win the GWOC North and that is our first GWOC North game.” The Indians will host the Aviators Tuesday — looking to use what they learned this weekend.

BOXSCORE Piqua (29) Imari Witten 0-0-0, Katie Allen 1-0-2, Maddie Hilleary 1-5-7, Christy Graves 3-18, Shelby Vogler 1-0-2, Hannah Mowery 10-3, Kelsey Deal 1-0-2, Macy Yount 2-0-5, Tasha Potts 0-0-0, Janise Hummel 0-0-0. Totals: 10-6-29. Sidney (47) Angela McBride 2-0-4, Monique Hanayik 4-0-9, Lauren Elmore 9-4-24, Kia Perrin 30-6, Lindsey Sturwold 1-0-2, Kelia Ford 0-00, Miaya Foy 0-2-2, Haylie Fogt 0-0-0. Totals: 19-6-47. 3-point field goals — Piqua: Graves, Mowery, Yount. Sidney: Hanayik, Elmore (2). Score By Quarters Piqua 11 13 23 29 18 25 36 47 Sidney Records: Piqua 1-5 (0-3), Sidney 1-7 (11). Reserve score: Piqua 39, Sidney 26.

Piqua Continued from page 15 break. “We learned that when you are on the road, you have to come out with a certain intensity,” Butler said. And the Indians found themselves pressing, committing 15 turnovers in the opening half. “With our kids, it is not case of not trying, it is a case of trying too hard,” Butler said. “They start trying to do much when things go wrong. They try to break the press with one pass — and you don’t have to do that.” And despite the score, which was 40-17 at half and 58-29 after three quarters, Piqua played hard to the end. “And that is a credit to them,” Butler said. “They are never going to quit —

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BOXSCORE Piqua (48) Trae Honeycutt 2-2-6, Taylor Wellbaum 01-1, Kindric Link 6-2-15, Ryan Hughes 1-02, Jordan Feeser 0-0-0, Josh Holfinger 5-4-14, Joel Hissong 2-2-7, Kyler Ashton 00-0, Noah Ghere 0-0-0, Azjohn Taylor 1-13, Phil Ruppert 0-0-0. Totals: 17-12-48. Stebbins (76) Brandon West 2-3-7, Tre’ Pickrel 2-2-6, Chaz Porter 5-1-11, Khaleal McCormick 710-26, Trent Lucas 3-3-11, Malik Thurman 0-1-1, Dee Perkins 1-4-6, Kendall Marshall 1-1-3, Garrett Schock 1-0-2, Terry Dillon 11-3, Troy Crigler 0-0-0. Totals: 23-26-76. 3-point field goals — Piqua: Link, Hissong. Stebbins: McCormick (2), Lucas (2). Score By Quarters Piqua 8 17 28 48 31 50 58 76 Stebbins Records: Piqua 1-3, Stebbins 3-1.

Wrestling Continued from page 15 Finishing with 4-1 overall records were Ben Miller (160, 4 pins), A.J. Ouellette (170, 2 pins), Justin Daniel (195, 2 pins) and Jordan Wolfe (285, 2 pins). Matt Carder (120) went 2-1 with a pin in limited action, while Garrett Shafer (182) also picked up a victory for the Buccs. In JV action, Jake Sowers (152) finished 3-0 with 2 pins and a major decision. Alex Fries (160) and Gage Looker (160) each went 1-0, while Dustin Freeman (132) finished 11 with a pin. Covington hosts Mechanicsburg and Brookville in a marquee tri-match with both high school and junior high teams on Wednesday. ■ Seagraves had to wait all day to reach a milestone. Seagraves won his 100th career match and the Miami East Vikings picked up a victory in a dual Saturday, but they ended up going 1-4 at the Versailles Duals on a day filled with forfeits and little wrestling. "We just didn't match up with a lot of the teams we faced — we didn't have what they had and they didn't have what we had," Miami East coach Jason

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ington failed to score in the opening quarter and went on to a 54-34 loss to Tri-Village Saturday. Shelby Kihm scored 19 points over the final three quarters and Julianna Simon added 12. The Buccs trailed 19-0, 30-10 and 44-24 at the quarter breaks.

Sroufe said. "A lot of guys didn't get a lot of matches." Seagraves only got one, in fact, but he made it count, scoring a pin against Tri-County North in the final dual of the day for his 100th win. "Allen had to wait until the last dual of the day to get a match, but he won his 100th," Sroufe said. "And as a junior, too. That's pretty impressive." Austin Rush was 3-2 with two major decisions on the day and Danny O'Malley was 2-3 with two pins. Miami East lost to Urbana 48-27 then beat West Liberty-Salem 36-6. The Vikings then lost three straight to finish the day, falling to Covington 58-18, Triad 33-16 and TriCounty North 48-34. "Overall, I think we regressed a little bit," Sroufe said. "We didn't wrestle as well as we did last week." Miami East will wrestle in the Tippecanoe Holiday Tournament Friday. ■ The Covington junior high wrestling team finished in third place out of 10 teams at the Tippecanoe dual meet invitational on Saturday. The Buccs went 4-1 overall, losing only to eventual champion Wayne in the fourth round.

Covington opened with a 40-21 victory over Arcanum, and followed with a 42-34 win over Northridge. In round three, the Buccs defeated first-year program Springfield Emmanuel Christian by a lopsided 60-0 score. The Buccs then dropped their dual with Wayne 5728, before rebounding for third place with an exciting 40-39 victory over Springfield. Branden Robinson (104) and Brandon Magee (160) each went undefeated during the tournament, finishing with 5-0 records. Robinson earned four pins overall, while Magee earned two pins. Another four wrestlers only suffered one loss on the day. Finishing with 4-1 records were Izaiah Branden (80, pin), Josh Sowers (92, 3 pins), Michael Cox (110) and Deron White (128, 2 pins, major). Ross Bowman (98) and Levi Brown (134) each went 3-2. Bowman earned a pin and a major decision victory, while Brown earned two pins. Dakota Zell (160) and Ian Fries (205) each picked up two victories for the Buccs.

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Baker caps off Charger men get big weekend past Ivy Tech Scores 32 in Lehman win SIDNEY — Alex Baker capped off a big weekend with a 32-point effort Saturday night, leading the Lehman boys basketball team to an 87-59 win over Riverside. That was coming off a 26-point performance Friday night against East. Baker made seven 3point field goals Saturday, as Lehman led 28-21, 4931 and 69-41 at the quarter breaks. Solomon King-White added 19 points and James Rego scored 10. The first quarter was a wild one. “The first quarter was wild,” Lehman coach Isaiah Williams said. “We had to make some defensive adjustments, and once we did we were okay. We played much better tonight than we did Friday night.” King-White, finished with a double-double that included 13 assists. He was 8-of-11 at the line, and also added eight steals and seven rebounds to flirt with a quadrupledouble. BOXSCORE Riverside (59) Boling 1-0-2, Bollinger 9-0-18, Egbert 31-7, Green 2-3-7, Hurley 1-2-4, Mechling 20-5, Shreves 1-0-3, Worrell 6-1-13. Totals: 25-7-59. Lehman (87) Baker 11-3-32, Goins 2-0-6, Hall 1-0-2, Husa 0-2-2, Jacob 2-0-4, King-White 5-819, Rego 5-0-10, Richard 1-0-3, Thieman 2-1-5, Westerheide 2-0-4. Totals: 31-14-87. 3-point field goals — Riverside: Mechling, Shreves. Lehman: Baker (7), Goins (2), Richard King-White. Score By Quarters Riverside 21 31 41 59 Lehman 28 49 69 87 Records: Riverside 1-3, Lehman 3-1.

Newton boys lose CARLISLE — Newton stayed close for a half before losing to Carlisle 7040 Saturday. Jordan Hodges led Newton with 18 points. The Indians trailed 126, 31-21 and 52-30 at the quarter breaks. BOXSCORE Newton (40) Adams 1-2-4, Brauer 0-4-4, Gerodimas 4-0-8, Hodges 7-2-18, Unser 0-1-1, Vance 0-2-2, Walters 1-0-3. Totals: 13-11-40. Carlisle (70) Back 10-3-24, Goodpaster 5-1-13, Helton 2-2-8, Kruse 5-0-11, Lemaster 2-1-6, Lienungh 4-0-8. Totals: 28-7-70. 3-point field goals — Newton: Hodges (2), Walters. Carlisle: Back, Goodpaster (2), Helton (2), Kruse, Lemaster.

Blackburn banks in game-winner to give Lady Chargers perfect trip The Edison Community College men’s basketball team evened its record at 5-5 with a 69-60 win over Ivy Tech Saturday. Josh Jones scored 18 points to lead the Chargers. Jessie Davis had 14 points and 13 rebounds and Rondale Beard added 10 points. Edison will play at Jackson Community College Thursday night.

Lady Chargers win Gallatin, Tenn. — Cori Blackburn’s “bank” finished off a perfect trip to Tennessee for the Edison College Community women as they swept two NJCAA Division I schools. Edison defeated Dryersberg 69-60 on Friday, before winning a thriller with Volunteer State 5654 Saturday.

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Alex Baker had a big weekend for Lehman. Score By Quarters 6 21 30 40 Newton Carlisle 12 31 52 70 Records: Newton 1-4, Carlisle 2-4.

Roader boys lose BRADFORD — The Bradford boys basketball team lost to Fairlawn 4636. Yohey and Aaron Austin Sell scored seven points each for Bradford. The Railroaders trailed 13-8 after one quarter, were even at 21 at half and trailed 34-23 after three quarters. BOXSCORE Bradford (36) Hafer 2-0-5, Rank 1-2-5, Swabb 2-0-4, Arnett 2-0-5, Yohey 2-3-7, Yount 1-1-3, Sell 3-0-7. Totals: 13-12-36. Fairlawn (46) Hughes 0-2-2, Brown 1-0-3, Gillem 7-523, Wells 1-0-2, Cox 2-2-7, Cummings 3-39. Totals: 14-12-46. 3-pont field goals — Bradford: Sell, Hafer, Rank, Arnett. Fairlawn: Gillem (4), Brown, Cox. Score By Quarters Bradford 8 21 23 36 Fairlawn 13 21 34 46 Records: Fairlawn 3-2, Bradford 1-4.

Russia wins thriller FORT LORAMIE — The Russia boys basketball team won a thriller Saturday night, edging Fort Loramie 50-49 to improve to 5-0 and stay perfect in the SCL. Brandon Wilson did the bulk of the damage, scoring 30 points. The Raiders trailed 145 after one quarter and 21-17 at halftime, before pulling even at 35 after three quarters. BOXSCORE Russia (50) Francis 1-1-4, Rittenhouse 2-0-4, Schafer 3-2-9, Sherman 1-1-3, Wilson 12-6-30. Totals: 19-10-50. Fort Loramie (49) Albers 1-3-6, Cordonnier 2-1-5, Fullenkamp 2-0-4, Guillozet 5-4-14, Hoying 31-7, Luebke 2-3-7, Miracle 2-0-6. Totals: 17-12-49. 3-point field goals — Russia: Francis, Schafer. Fort Loramie: Albers, Miracle (2). Score By Quarters Russia 5 17 35 50 Fort Loramie 14 21 35 49 Records: Russia 5-0, Fort Loramie 0-3.

In that game, the Lady Chargers were trailing in the closing seconds, before Blackburn worked her magic. “They (Volunteer State) had scored to go up 54-53 with about 22 or 23 seconds to go,” Edison coach Kim Rank said. Edison held the ball for the final shot. “We had a play set up to kick it out,” Rank said. “We kicked it out to Lottie Hageman and she didn’t have anything. “She passed it to Cori (Blackburn) in the corner. She banked in a three to win the game.” Rank was pleased with what the Lady Chargers were able to accomplish. “This was a great weekend for us,” he said. “We played really well both games and we needed too. Both those schools are D-I schools.” Brianna Innocent had

another big weekend. The former VandaliaButler star scored 26 points against Dryersberg and 22 against Volunteer State. Kendra Brunswick had 14 points on Friday and 11 on Saturday, while Martina Brady added 10 points on Saturday. “It was a great game,” Rank said. “Both teams played really well.” Edison will travel to Jackson Community College Thursday to try and avenge an earlier loss. The Lady Chargers are now 8-3. EDISON SCORING vs. Dryersberg Kristen Winemiller 2-1-7, Cori Blackburn 1-4-7, Kendra Brunswick 4-3-14, Martina Brady 1-1-4, Brooke Gariety 1-02, Jo Steva 4-1-9, Brianna Innocent 10-626. Totals: 23-16-69. 3-point field goals — Winemiller (2), Blackburn, Brunswick (3), Brady. vs. Volunteer State Blackburn 2-2-8, Kendra Cori Brunswick 4-0-11, Martina Brady 3-2-10, Lottie Hageman 1-1-3, Jo Steva 1-0-2, Brianna Innocent 9-4-22. Totals: 20-9-56. 3-point field goals — Blackburn (2), Brunswick (3), Brady (2).

Girls Continued from page 16 Graham girls basketball team jumped out to a first quarter lead and held on for a 40-35 victory over Indian Lake Saturday. Lindsay Black led the Falcons in scoring with 22 points. Graham led 17-7, 23-15 and 30-22 at the quarter Lady Falcons win LEWISTOWN — The breaks.

Newton Saturday in CCC action. The Lady Vikings had 50 rebounds, including 29 on the offensive end. Angie Mack led the Lady Vikings with 16 points.

BOXSCORE Graham (40) Black 8-5-22, Dyke 1-0-2, Hanlin 2-1-5, Jones 2-3-7, Kite 2-0-4. Totals: 15-9-40. Indian Lake (35) Boberg 2-1-6 Collins 4-0-8, Maier 2-0-5, Miller 2-0-6, Oyer 3-2-8, Reichart 1-0-2. Totals: 14-3-35. 3-point field goals — Graham: Black. Indian Lake: Boberg, Maier, Miller (2). Score By Quarters 17 23 30 40 Graham 7 15 22 35 Indian Lake Records: Graham 3-2, Indian Lake 2-4. Reserve score: Indian Lake 38, Graham 19.

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Matta working on second career Provides comedy after injury scare to Sullinger COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ohio State coach Thad Matta might have a second career ahead as a comedian. Asked about the status of injured star forward Jared Sullinger, Matta quickly said the Buckeyes sophomore wasn’t hurt, just yanked from the second-ranked Buckeyes’ 7466 win over South Carolina on Saturday for shoddy defense. “He had no problems, we just sent him to the showers,” Matta told the room of stunned media. Then Matta acknowledged the joke and Sullinger’s bone bruise in his left foot. Ohio State’s coach was just glad he could laugh a little bit since his leading scorer wasn’t more seriously hurt. “We think he’ll be fine,” Matta said. “We’re just happy there wasn’t a break in there.”

Still, Ohio State (10-1) showed it could succeed with Sullinger sidelined. Deshaun Thomas had a career-high 30 points and William Buford added 17 as Matta collected his 200th win in nine seasons with the Buckeyes. “We had to get a little juice into us,” Thomas said. “We made some mistakes on offense in the first half with turnovers and that’s not us. So we just put a little fire and juice into us.” That looked as if it might be hard once Sullinger left the game. The Buckeyes were trailing 33-29 at the half and had appeared a step slower than the Gamecocks (4-6). The Buckeyes used a 20-8 charge in the second half to take control. Thomas got the run started with a jumper. Lenzelle Smith Jr. had a basket and a 3-pointer to

put Ohio State in front for good, 41-37. Thomas added a 3-pointer and finished the surge with a short jump shot for a 4943 lead. The Buckeyes eventually built the lead to 11 points. “Obviously, very happy with a road win,” Matta said. He’s also happy about his place in Ohio State history. Matta, 200-58 with the Buckeyes, joined Fred Taylor (279 wins 1959-76) and Harold G. Olsen (254 from 1923-46). Matta did not know if Sullinger would be ready for Lamar on Tuesday night. But even if Sullinger can’t go, Thomas showed he’s more than ready to lead Ohio State (10-1). The 6-foot-7 sophomore hit 13 of 16 shots and surpassed his previous high of 24 points set last season against North Carolina A&T.

South Carolina coach Darrin Horn said he was more worried about Buford’s outside touch coming in and tailored the defense to let Thomas, a 51 percent shooter on the season, wind up with the ball more often. “We put him in position by design to make those plays and to his credit, he made them,” Horn said. Malik Cooke led South Carolina with 21 points. South Carolina cut things to 70-63 in the in the final minute. But Buford answered with a 3pointer with 48.2 seconds to go to restore Ohio State’s edge. Ohio State figured to roll over a troubled Gamecocks club that had already lost to Elon and Tennessee State. Things started to change for the Buckeyes when Sullinger came up limping after getting kicked in the left foot on an early possession.

Trainers spent several minutes working on Sullinger’s foot on the bench before he put his sneaker back on, talked with Matta and returned to action. But Sullinger was limping badly moments later after defending Carlton Geathers’ drive with 10 minutes to go. “We knew we had to pick it up defensively and offensively when Sullinger went out,” Buford said. “We weren’t playing to our basketball, playing to our level. “We had great leaders and that helped us pick it up.” Ohio State was up 1811 after William Buford hit a 3-pointer and made a breakaway basket off a South Carolina miss. The Gamecocks, though, closed the half with a 22-11 run to lead 33-29 at the break. Malik Cooke had 10 points in the

half, including a pair of baskets in the final two minutes as the Gamecocks moved in front. South Carolina was also helped by a technical foul on Ohio State’s Amir Williams, who taunted R.J. Slawson after a bucket. The Buckeyes had hoped to build on the momentum with Sullinger back for his second straight game. He had missed two games with back spasms. Earlier this week, Sullinger looked like his smooth, confident self with 12 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes of action in an 82-58 win at USC Upstate on Wednesday. Results of the X-rays showed no fracture in the foot. Still, team spokesman Dan Wallenberg said it was too soon to know when Sullinger might play again.

Reds pay high price for Latos CINCINNATI (AP) — The price tag for Mat Latos was daunting. The Cincinnati Reds were willing to pay it. The Reds addressed their biggest offseason need on Saturday, acquiring the right-handed starter from San Diego for a package of four players that includes two top prospects. Cincinnati gave up infielder Yonder Alonso and catcher Yasmani Grandal — both first-round picks — along with starting pitcher Edinson Volquez to get the 24-year-old Latos, who initially will move into the No. 2 spot in rotation behind the Johnny Cueto. Latos went 9-14 with a 3.47 ERA for the Padres last season, finishing among the NL leaders in ERA and strikeouts. The trade surprised Latos, who said the Padres had indicated to him that he wouldn't be going anywhere. "A little bit of shock and a little bit of excitement," Latos said, describing his reaction. "Shock because literally I wake up and I'm traded. Excitement because I'm excited to join a club that's got a lot of talent and a lot of potential. I'm excited for new scenery." The Reds wanted him so badly that they were willing to give up a lot. "To acquire a pitcher who is ready to fit into the top of a rotation, you have to give up talent," general manager Walt Jocketty

said. Latos joins a rotation that includes Cueto, Bronson Arroyo, Mike Leake and Homer Bailey. The rotation was a problem last season, with Cueto opening the season on the disabled list and Arroyo struggling with mononucleosis that he contracted during spring training. Heading into the offseason, the Reds needed to get another top starter and a closer to replace departed Francisco Cordero. They think they've filled their first need. "When we have Cueto and Latos at the top of our rotation, I think people are going to take notice," Jocketty said. Latos tied a major league record by allowing two or fewer runs in 15 consecutive starts in 2010. Last season, he held righthanded batters to a .204 average and made 20 quality starts, tied for most on the Padres, who like their pitching depth. "Mat, with all his success, I think grew up in a hurry in the big leagues and is probably going to do very well in Cincinnati," Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said. "We do have a good group of pitchers. We have a very good group in Double-A coming up behind him. “It was a tough trade to make, but ... we have a huge chunk of talent we have put in the system the last couple of years and ultimately I think that's our best path to success."

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