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Veterans to D.C. plans spring trip PIQUA — The Mission: Veterans to DC Committee is accepting applications for trip number 10 to Washington, D.C., scheduled for May 4, 5 and 6.

Any Miami County World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam veteran who has not yet seen their memorial and is interested in attending this trip is invited to submit an application prior to March 30.

Applications for all veterans and one guest or family member to accompany the veteran can be printed from the Mission’s web site,www.mission-veterans2dc.org. Veterans interested in attending this trip also may contact the trip director Dwayne Thompson, at 778-8572 or tandmert@yahoo.com to receive an application or ask questions.

BOE to meet PIQUA — The Piqua City Schools Board of Education will conduct a reorganizational meeting at 4 p.m. Jan. 5 in the Media Center at Piqua High School, One Indian Trail.

The oath of office will be administered to newly elected board members.

The board also will elect officers for 2012, set the time and dates for their regular monthly meetings and will consider appointments to various committees.

The meeting is open to the public.

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BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@dailycall.com TROY — As county taxpayers prepare to ring in a new year, Miami County Commissioners approved an optimistic 2012 budget Tuesday, noting this year’s budget will be balanced and in the black without the need of dipping into county reserves.

Commissioners, who have cut approximately $4 million from county appropriations since 2009, said at their general business meeting Tuesday that they remain optimistic with next year’s budget.

Based on financial projections related to estimated revenue, carryover balance and anticipated

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expenditures in the coming year, the commission approved general fund appropriations of $25.48 million, which represents an increase over this year by about $1.4 million.

Meanwhile, revenues for the coming year are projected at an estimated $21.72 million, which is “a conservative figure,” commissioners said.

Additionally, 2012 appropriations for all county funds, including the general fund, were set $91.58 million with projected revenues anticipated to top $81.73 million.

“Today’s action will maintain Miami County’s standing in the financial markets and more importantly in the eyes of our citizens,” commissioners stated in a press re-

lease. “For that, the commissioners are grateful to each and every one of them.”

The $1.4 increase to the budget this year is the result of climbing health care costs and by combining the county’s planning and zoning, community development and building regulations departments into one department, the Miami County Department of Development. Regarding the latter, commissioners noted that in previous years building regulations’ expenses and income were not included in the general fund.

However, commissioners all agreed that the consolidation will not only improve “personal efficiencies,” See Budget/Page 8

Stein, Powell join Federal Reserve Board JULIE PACE Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — A vacationing President Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated a Harvard University professor and a former Treasury official under President George H.W. Bush — a Democrat and a Republican — to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

In a statement from Hawaii, where he was vacationing with his OBAMA family, Obama praised Jeremy Stein and Jerome Powell for agreeing to serve his administration at a critical moment for the U.S. economy.

"Their distinguished backgrounds and experience coupled with their impressive knowledge of economic and monetary policy make them tremendously qualified to serve in these important roles,” Obama said.

Stein is an economics professor at Harvard, where he teaches courses in finance. His research focuses on the behavior of stock prices, corporate investment and fiPROVIDED PHOTO nancial regulation. He previously United Rehabilitation Services job coach Mary Yaegle of Huber Heights discusses a gingerbread house she made that was recently highlighted on an episode of “Extreme Makeover Home Edition.” served in the Obama administraThe house is a gingerbread replica of a home that was featured on the show. Yaegle visited Upper tion as a senior adviser to Treasury Valley Career Center last week and gave a lesson on constructing gingerbread homes to students Secretary Timothy Geithner.

Powell is a visiting scholar at the in the Discovery Program.

Washington-based Bipartisan Policy Center, where he has focused on federal and state fiscal issue. He served in the first Bush administration as undersecretary of finance at the Treasury Department, where ANNE D'INNOCENhe was responsible for policy on fiZIO nancial institutions and the treasAP Retail Writer ury debt market.

In nominating both a Democrat NEW YORK (AP) — and Republican to the seven-memAmericans are gaining ber Fed board, Obama could be tryfaith that the economy ing to head off a confirmation fight is on the upswing. in the Senate. The White House has An improving job previously accused Republicans of outlook helped the Conpurposely blocking qualified nomisumer Confidence nees.

Index soar to the highThat includes Nobel Prize-winest level since April and ning economist Peter Diamond, near a post-recession who was nominated to the Fed peak, according to a board by Obama in 2009, then remonthly survey by The nominated to the post in 2010.

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Republicans blocked a full SenThe second straight ate vote on Diamond’s confirmation monthly surge coinand questioned his practical expecided with a decent holrience and research. Diamond is iday shopping season considered an authority on Social for retailers, though Security, pensions and taxation. Distores had to heavily amond ultimately withdrew his discount to attract nomination, citing frustration with shoppers. the process and contending that ReThe rise in confipublicans failed to recognize the dence jibes with a betvalue of experience analyzing what ter outlook for the causes unemployment. overall economy. An AsThe Fed’s board of governors is sociated Press poll of made up of seven members who three dozen private, serve 14-year terms. Chairman Ben corporate and academic Bernanke is one of the seven memeconomists projects bers, though his term as chairman is limited to four years.

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Obituaries sons and daughters-inlaw, Vernon and Lenora Burkett of Piqua, Robert and Danielle Kelzenberg of Covington; three daughters and son-in-law, Pamela and Tom Stahl, Barbara Lear, and Patricia Bixler, all of Piqua; 15 grandchildren, Tammy, Todd, Rusty, Tracie, Shawn, Carlea, Michael, Melissa, Alicia, Neal, Matt, Sam, Kari, Halee and Leah; 17 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Tim Richardson of Colorado, Robin Small of Piqua, and Kelly Clark of Colorado; brother, Roger Nies of Dayton; sister, Shirley Grieder of Clayton; special friend, Don McCaslin of Troy; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the BridgesStocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington. Interment Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m.

Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockerfraley.com

Edward A. “Chip” Enz TROY — Edward A. “Chip” Enz, 86, of Troy, passed away peacefully S at urd a y , Dec. 24, 2011, with his loving w i f e Ruth by ENZ his side.

He was born June 16, 1925, in Covington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alma (Sloan) Enz; first wife, Roberta Lee (Furnas) Enz; son Robert Earl Enz; brothers, Fred,William, James, Leo George, Charles and Harry, sisters Margaret, Mildred, Ruth, Mary, a n d Dorothy.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth E. (King) Enz; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Ernie Sparks of Tipp City, Susan and John Sousa of West Milton; step-daughters, Sherri and Gary Hey of Union, Carolyn and Dan Potts of Tipp City; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; sister, Glenna McIntosh of Day-

ton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Action. He ran a boat tender and picked up the wounded and took them to the hospital ship. He retired from Chrysler, was a member of West Milton Lodge 577 F&AM, was a USS Fulton A511 association member, was a member of Brush Creek Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith and in addition attended Sugar Grove Church and enjoyed gardening and storytelling.

He will be greatly missed and will always be cherished by his precious family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St., West Milton with Pastor Dave Hixon officiating.

Burial will follow at Wheelock Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday from at the funeral Home. Masonic Services will be held at 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. Military Honors will be held at the graveside. If so desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Goldie Markley CASSTOWN — Goldie Markley, 92, of Casstown, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at 3:40 p.m. in Caldwell House, Troy.

Born on May 9, 1919, in North Hampton, Goldie was a daughter of the late Harvey and Clara (Fuller) Davis. She married Luther Clifford Markley on Feb. 27, 1940, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2006. She is survived by 27 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and -nephews, whom she loved dearly. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Kyle Davis; and a sister, Lillian Helsel.

Goldie was a 1937 graduate of North Hampton High School. She attended church at what is now the North Hampton Commu-

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nity Church. She and her husband Luther were engaged in farming and were antique dealers. Goldie was employed by Dinner Bell in Troy where she worked for more than 40 years.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, in the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, 216 S. Springfield St., St. Paris with the Rev. David Ramming of the Casstown United Methodist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be held two hours prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m.

Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice 7887 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, OH 45459. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com.

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SIDNEY — Harvey Edward Butt, 71, of Sidney, died at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at his residence.

He was born in Webster, on A u g .

1 9 , 1940, to the late Alfred Harvey BUTT E d ward and Ethel (Helman) Butt. On June 30, 1967, in Lockington, he married Lois Polhamus and she survives.

Harvey is also survived by three children: Harvey “Ed” and Carla Butt, Sidney, Mary Butt and fiancé, Richard “Gene” Mayberry, Piqua and Margene and David Looney, Sidney; mother-in-law: Mary PolSidney; one hamus, brother: Ronald Butt, three sisters: Piqua;

Martha Wall, Piqua, Connie Hall, Piqua and Phyllis Goode, Sidney; numerous nieces and nephews; and five grandchildren: Melissa Runkle, Piqua, Samantha Runkle, Piqua, Elias Livingston, Delaware, Justin Butt, Sidney and Karina Butt, Sidney. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Harvey worked at Evenflo in Piqua for 43 years.

He was a member of Piqua Loyal Order of the Moose #1067.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Southwestern Regional Office, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melchersowers.com.

Robert Allen “Bob” McKnight MARIETTA — Robert Allen “Bob” McKnight, 74, of Marietta, died surrounded by family Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at Marie t t a Memor i a l Hospital, following a battle w i t h cancer.

He was MCKNIGHT born on March 3, 1937, in Willard, to Clyde and Mary Claggett McKnight.

Bob was a 1955 graduate of Willard High School and a 1959 graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a bachelor’s degree in business and finance. He served three years of active duty with the Ohio National Guard, U.S. Army, 37th Infantry Division. Bob entered his 40 years in the banking industry as a bank examiner for the State of Ohio from 1959 to 1964.

He served as a bank officer for the Farmers State Bank in New Washington for three years, State Bank and Trust Company in Defiance for six years, Oak Harbor State Bank in Oak Harbor for four years and then returned to his hometown of Willard in 1977, joining the Willard United Bank as vice president, and then was named president, C.E.O. and Ddirector on Oct. 1, 1982. From there he went to Piqua, and finally on to Marietta, where he retired from Peoples Bank in 2001.

Bob was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marietta, was very active in

the communities he lived in, especially with United Way, Rotary Clubs, YMCAs, hospital boards, and youth sports organizations. He also taught at banking schools throughout his career. Bob was an avid fisherman, sports fan, and loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sue Adam McKnight; sons, Chris McKnight (Donna) and Drew McKnight (Julie), both of Marietta; grandson, Adam McKnight and step granddaughter, Madison Matthews of Marietta, and grandson, A.J. McKnight of Chester; a brother, Raymond McKnight (Alice) of Circleville; and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Carol Annesser of Toledo. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patricia Cunningham.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 506 Fourth St., Marietta, with The Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell celebrating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front St., Marietta, with a Vigil Service being held at 3 p.m. The family would like to thank Bob’s angel, Dr. Kelli Cawley, and her staff at Strecker Cancer Center, for their loving and compassionate care. Memorials may be directed to Strecker Cancer Center or to St. Mary Church Restoration Fund. Cawley & Peoples offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com.

Norma F. Imhof TROY — Norma F. Imhof, 82, formerly of Casstown, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at the Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 24, 1929, in Dayton, to the late Irvin and Nina M. (Baker) Fletcher.

She is survived by her sons, Neil Imhof of West Milton, Brian Imhof of Troy and Mark Imhof of Piqua; five grandchildren; and sister, Elinore Fidyke of Costa Mesa, Calif.

She was a 1947 graduate of Fairview High School and attended numerous classes at Edison Community College for 13

years. She was an avid artist and was formerly employed with Sears Company, Rikes and Lazarus Department Stores, Cassano’s Pizza, and local banking institutions.

No public services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 3797 Summit Glen Dr. Suite G100, Dayton, OH 45449.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

RUSSIA — A Christmas Miracle happened Dec. 25, when Harold “Shep” Simon, former owner of Shep’s Golden Lantern of Russia, passed away at 8 p.m., surrounded by his loving wife, Martha a n d eight children.

He was b o r n July 8, 1925, in Russia, to SIMON the late Alfred L. and Christine (Monnier) Simon.

On Nov. 20, 1948, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie, he married Martha Bollheimer. She survives him in Russia.

He also is survived by his eight children, Linda and (Allie) Cordonnier of Russia, Dianne and (Jim) Bitzer of Versailles, Ron and (Laura) Simon of Russia, Barb and (Jon) Meyer of Minster, Rick and (Pat) Simon of Russia, Bob Simon Russia, Doug Simon and fiancé Paula Barlage of Tipp City, and Jacqui and (Steve) Rethman of Ft. Loramie. He also is the grandfather of 21 surviving grandchildren, Monique, Jeremy, Aaron, Zachary, Lianne, Stefanie, Sean, Samantha, Jessi, Brandon, Danielle, Kevin, Kerri, Jenna, Ashley, Kristy, Julie, Jeff, Chad, Brittany and Brooke; and 22 greatgrandchildren. He also is survived by sisters, Henrietta Blue of Centerville and Luella Borchers of Ft. Loramie; brother-in-law, Richard Boesch of Dayton; sister-in-law, Jeanette Brooks of Vandalia; brothers- in-laws and sisters-inlaw, Paul Bollheimer of Houston, Texas and special friend Hazel, Richard Bollheimer of Ft. Loramie, Don and Barb Bollheimer of Minster, Vilma Bollheimer of Piqua and Fran Bollheimer of Crown Point, Ind. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason; siblings, Leslie (Bud) Simon, Velma Mon-

nin, Bertha (Sis) Monnin, Mildred (Toots) Boesch and Sylvia Monnier; and in-laws, Ed Monnin, Wilfred Monnin, Albert Borchers, Floyd Monnier, Homer Bollheimer, Eileen Thomas, Robert Bollheimer, Alfred and Millie Bollheimer, Kenny Bollheimer and Betty Bollheimer.

Shep and his wife were the former owners of “Shep’s Place” in Russia, a local bar/establishment from 1945 to 1976. He began his career in the restaurant business at the early age of 20 with a simple menu of sandwiches, chicken and spirits. His real desire through the years was to own a fine dining restaurant near his small town of Russia and the idea of Shep’s Golden Lantern was born. Even though the restaurant was established “in a cornfield,” his reputation for good food spread far and wide. He and his wife were awarded the “Best Restaurateur” of the year in the Miami Valley in 1984. Shep and Mart began this business in 1974, and continued this fine establishment until 1999. Shep was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, a former Loramie Township trustee and two terms Shelby County Commissioner. He also served as a Russia Community Fire Company Volunteer for 25 years and was a former longtime member of the Russia Knights of Columbus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia with the Rev. Frank Amberger and the Rev. Robert Monnin as con-celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia, from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, and from 9-10 a.m. Friday.

The family requests donations be made to Russia Fire Department or to the Donor’s choice in Shep’s name. Condolences may made at be www.hogenkampfh.com.

James E. “Bud” Roeth BRADFORD — James E. “Bud” Roeth, 86, of Bradford, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at his home.

Bud was born in M i a m i County on Nov. 26, 1925, to the (late) Leander and Mary (Wagner) Roeth. He was a graduate of Bradford High School,Classof1944,aU.S.Air Force veteran serving during World War II, a farmer and a member of the Bradford Church of the Brethren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and sister, Mary Catherine Brumbaugh.

Bud is survived by his wife of 66 years,Ruth L.(Jackson) Roeth; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Cherie Roeth of Covington, James Jr. and Kay Roeth of New

Bremen; four daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Lowell Rhoades of Versailles, Connie Sargent of Bradford, Patricia and Gary Mason of Bradford, Gay and Darrin Cascaden of Troy; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Glenna Penny of Bradford;and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bradford Church of the Brethren with Pastor John Shelton officiating. Interment Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday at the StockerFraley Funeral Home, Bradford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockerfraley.com.

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COVINGTON — Leah Richardson, 81, of Covington, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at Miami Va l l e y Hospit a l , D a y t o n .

Leah w a s born in Dayton o n June 7, 1 9 3 0 , RICHARDSON to the (late) William C. and Edna Elizabeth (Hartung) Nies.

She was a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, retired from B.F. Goodrich, Troy, a member of Troy Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #971 and an avid gardener.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Robbin Kelzenberg; granddaughter, Rhonda Lynn Burkett; step-daughter, Renva Kelzenberg; two sisters, Clara Weisenborn and Edith Cross; and six brothers, William, Joseph, Edward, Richard, Kenneth, and Raymond Nies.

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Sun in forecast The storm system that brought us rain and snow yesterday will continue heading eastward.

Last night we saw some icy spots due to temperatures falling below freezing.

As the storm system departs winds will be breezy for part of today with some sunshine but highs remain below normal.

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Russ McDaniel cuts the hair of longtime customer Charles Davy at L&M Barber Shop in Troy last week. McDaniel has been cutting hair in Troy for 50 years.

50 years and going strong McDaniel still cutting hair in Troy

BY RON OSBURN Staff Writer rosburn@tdnpublishing.com TROY — After four years in the U.S. Air Force, Oregon native Russ McDaniel moved to Piqua in the late 1950s, met a girl and began working at local factories. But he kept getting laid off and, at 28 years old, knew it was time for a change.

“My wife was working at the time, so I made the decision to go to barber school over in Columbus. I thought it was something I’d like to do. And I wouldn’t get laid off,” he said of that decision. A year later, in 1961, at age 29, he started cutting hair with Lloyd Shroyer at his barber shop on West Main Street.

And 50 years later, he’s

still cutting hair.

McDaniel, now 79, worked for Shroyer for a while, had his own shop for 9 years and then partnered with Ralph Lyme to found and operate L&M Barber Shop for nearly 30 years.

“Lousy and mediocre. And I was the mediocre one,” he said with a good-natured, selfdeprecating laugh, referring to the shop’s name, derived from the partners’ last names.

They both retired from full-time barbering about four years ago, and local barber Pam Shaffer took over L&M, located off East Staunton Road at 405-1/2 Indiana Street. But McDaniel didn’t stay retired more than a few months.

Shaffer asked him to return on a part-time basis and he’s been cutting hair two days a week since then.

“I was planning to do some part-time work when I retired anyway. (Shaffer) called and asked if I’d like to come back and I said

OK. This is what I know, and it’s a chance to see my old customers,” said McDaniel, who said he enjoys good health, stays trim by working out daily and hasn’t been plagued by any maladies such as arthritis that would prevent him from working.

“I enjoy my customers. I knew that would be the hardest thing to do when I retired is not seeing my customers. So, working part-time helps me keep in touch with them and keeps me active,” he said.

Shaffer said she is happy to have him back, and said with Shroyer passing away recently, McDaniel may be the longest serving barber in Troy now.

“He’s a pleasure to work with. I don’t know if he’s got another 50 years left in him, but I hope he has 20 more,” Shaffer said, smiling.

McDaniel has been working on Shaffer’s off days — Wednesday and Saturday — but beginning in January, though Shaffer

will change her off days and McDaniel will now cover for her on Fridays and Saturdays.

Besides his health, McDaniel attributes his longevity to learning to adapt to new styles. “When started it was rare anyone went three weeks without a hair cut. It was all taper cuts and flat tops — short hair styles.

“In the late 60s and early 70s, when everyone had longer hair, a lot of barbers went out of business. (Customers) that came in every three weeks might not come in for months. I learned to cut longer hair and that helped me (stay in business). You adapt with the times,” said McDaniel.

He and wife Mary Ann, married 56 years, have two adult children and four grandchildren.

L & M Barber Shop, 405-1/2 Indiana St., is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call the shop at 339-3704.

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

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

burglary was reported.

Nothing was stolen.

Theft: Two adult females were arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1300 E. Ash St. Theft: Numerous thefts were reported at various businesses residing in the Miami Valley Centre Mall, Unruly juvenile: An 987 E. Ash St. upset, unruly female teenager decided to take her grandmother’s vehicle out for a spin without perFight: Multiple submission. She was charged jects were fighting in the for her indiscretions. street at the intersection Burglary: Police re- of Broadway and West sponded to a Kitt Street High. home following a burglary.

Disorderly conduct: Several items were stolen, An upset father kicked in including valuable coins the door of a home in the and a .22 caliber pistol. 400 block of East Greene The value of all of the Street, began yelling and stolen items was set at ap- took his children and proximately $40,000 to drove away with them in a $50,000. reckless manner. It was Burglary: Police re- reported as an “ongoing sponded to the 300 block problem.” of Wilson Avenue after a Theft: Holiday decora-

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tions were stolen from a home in the 100 block of Washington Avenue.

Assault: A man was assaulted near the corner of South Main and Garnsey Street. The man claimed he was robbed.

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Caden Ball Age: 6 Birthdate: Dec. 28, 2005 Parents: Danny and Carey Ball of Piqua Brother: Dawson Ball Grandparents: Bonnie White of Piqua, Jack Bowen of Piqua and Frank Ball and Ruth Ball of Marysville

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Meet the American Crow at BNC TROY — Meet the American Crow at Brukner Nature Center at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8.

The American crow is one of the most common nature sightings throughout the winter months within our area. Their large populations are due in part to the high intelligence of the species allowing them to find food and thrive in almost any environment.

During the cold winter months these birds often form large flocks called “murders” often numbering from hundreds to thousands of individuals.

Come to this free event to meet an American crow up close and learn more about their behaviors and personalities including why a group of crows is called a “murder.”

Free and open to the public so come along and bring a friend.

Theft: A resident in the Death notices 1100 block of Nicklin reported the theft of cash SIDNEY — Loretta E. Adkins, 84, of 2901 Fair from her wallet.

Rd. passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at 5:20 p.m. at Fair Haven Shelby County Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave. Sidney, with PasBurglary: Damage was tor Jeff Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby reported to the front and Memory Gardens in Sidney. rear door of a residence in

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the 900 block of Candlewood Boulevard. Nothing was reported missing.

Theft: A motorcycle was stolen from a home in the 500 block of Harrison Street.

Theft: A large metal utility trailer was stolen from the 600 block of Covington Avenue.

Theft: One enterprising shoplifter decided to steal two 12 packs of beer from Speedway, 1551 Covington Ave., and fled the Theft: Police were scene in a burgundy called to Walmart, 1300 E. Oldsmobile that was Ash St., to arrest a person headed eastbound toward for shoplifting.

Covington.

Theft: A man attempted to steal a bottle of Southern Comfort from Ulbrich’s, 407 S. Wayne St. Assist citizen: The mother of a woman who received a Christmas card from a family that was told to have no contact with the woman reported the holiday transgression to police.

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SIDNEY — Ada Virginia Wagner, 88, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at 4:05 p.m. at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave. Sidney, with the Rev. George Gnade officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery in Houston.

SIDNEY — Ruth E. Baker, 95, Sidney, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at 5:57 a.m. at the Fair Haven Shelby County Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, is in charge of arrangements.

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Spelling Bee winners The Wilder Intermediate Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, Dec. 21, with sixth-grader Carris Meckstroth as the winner. She is the daughter of Kelli and Jim Meckstroth. The runner-up was fourthgrader Anthony Brandon, son of Kathleen VanPelt.

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Biden unloads on Romney like race is on

BY KASIE HUNT TILTON, N.H. (AP) It’s an opening salvo of the presidential campaign, minus actual presidential nominees.

Vice President Joe Biden unleashed a biting critique of Mitt Romney’s policies Friday and the Republican came swiftly back at him a full-contact preview of what the general election might look like should Romney win the GOP nomination to challenge President Barack Obama.

All this, before a vote is cast in the Republican race, The Iowa caucuses, looming Jan. 3, are the first step in the voting to pick a Republican nominee.

In an opinion piece published in The Des Moines Register, Biden portrayed the Republican frontrunner as the purveyor of failed, retreaded economic ideas. Romney shot back that Biden and Obama live an economic “fantasyland” out of touch with the real world.

Biden’s jabs mark a major escalation in Obama’s reelection campaign and refocus his political team on Romney, the former Massachusetts governor whom Obama advisers have long considered his most likely opponent.

And it switches Obama away from his just-concluded tax cut victory over House Republicans to the GOP presidential field just 12 days before the Iowa caucuses.

“Romney appears satisfied to settle for an economy in which fewer people succeed, while the majority of Americans are left to tread water or fall behind,” Biden wrote.

The Obama team may be betting on Romney, but his Republican rivals were conceding no such ground.

Campaigning in South Carolina, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich derided Romney as a “Massachusetts moderate trying to come down and pretend to be a conservative. But I’m not going to say anything stronger than that. I’m going to focus on positive things.”

Asked later how that wasn’t being negative, Gingrich said: “I didn’t criticize him. I described him accurately.”

And he swiped at rival Ron Paul for wanting to shut overseas military bases, a stark departure from the Republican mainstream and one not bound to sit well in pro-military South Carolina. “The only person I know who is for a weaker military than Barack Obama is Ron Paul,” Gingrich told 300 people outside a Columbia restaurant. “If we become isolationist, the world would become a more dangerous place overnight.”

Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign said Friday she would start radio and TV commercials in Iowa, her first since her straw poll victory in the state in August. In them, she stresses her Christian values and that she’s “an Iowa girl from Waterloo.”

Biden’s words, meanwhile, summed up a running story line about Romney that Obama’s campaign and the Democratic Party have been refining for months. The piece also was a direct rebuttal to Romney’s recent claim he wants “an opportunity society” versus what he called Obama’s “entitlement society.”

Biden reiterated a major theme of Obama’s re-election effort, one the president spelled out in a recent speech in Kansas where he declared that the middle class was at a make-or-break moment. In taking on Romney, Biden defined “opportunity” in his own terms.

“We believe deeply in opportunity that if you work hard and play by the rules, no opportunity should be out of reach,” he wrote. “This is a fundamentally different vision than what the other side has proposed.”

Romney, speaking at the Tilt’n Diner, quickly countered that it was Obama who is hurting the country and expressed astonishment that Biden would have the “chutzpah … the delusion” to write such a piece.

Kasie Hunt covers politics for The Associated Press.

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Candidate’s clone wars — and ours for research and destruction unny thing about havand stands poised to aping 13 Republican priprove research cloning.” mary debates: The embryonic stem Sometimes it takes that cell/cloning issue has seen many to learn anything. For more than its share of emoinstance, during his post-detion, confusion and manipubate show on Dec. 15, Sean lation. A 2006 Missouri Hannity admitted to Mitt ballot initiative tried to sow Romney that he hadn’t realized — until Romney said so KATHRYN LOPEZ enough confusion to enshrine a right to cloning in during the debate — that Columnist the state constitution. Advothe Massachusetts legislacates of this radical, dehuture when Romney was govmanizing research ernor was sometimes as much as 85 percent Democrat. If that was desperately sought government funding news to a professional political commen- even as smart businessmen wouldn’t tator, you can safely make a $10,000 bet make the risky investments. Just this that Hannity is not alone. The fact is im- fall, in fact, the Geron Corp. abandoned portant because it gives a more accurate its embryonic stem cell research, citing picture of Romney’s record, and sheds “capital scarcity.”

For Romney, the issue hit not just his light on the compromises he made and statehouse desk, but close to home. He those he refused to.

And that most recent debate — the last told The New York Times at the time: “My one before the Iowa caucus — was also wife has multiple sclerosis, and we would the first time that Romney concisely told love for there to be a cure for her disease the story of not only his pro-life conver- and for the diseases of others. But there sion in politics, but the radicalism that is an ethical boundary that should not be crossed.” forced the issue: When Romney first approached con“With regard to abortion, I had the experience of coming into office, running for servative audiences with the story of his governor saying, ‘I’m going to keep the conversion, there was skepticism, and laws as they exist in the state,’” he said. some of that skepticism still dogs him “They were pro-choice laws, so effectively today. But the way he talked about his I was pro-choice. Then I had a bill come views on cloning in 2007 reveals that his to my desk that didn’t just keep the laws stance remains firm: “The Roe v. Wade as they were but would have created new mentality has so cheapened the value of embryos for the purpose of destroying human life that rational people saw them. I studied it in some depth and con- human life as mere research material to cluded I simply could not sign on to take be used and then destroyed. … (But) what some see as a mere clump of cells is human life. I vetoed that bill.”

As governor in 2005, Romney was actually a human life. Human life has faced with the Harvard Stem Cell Insti- identity. Human life has the capacity to tute’s intention to clone human embryos love and be loved. Human life has a profor research. When Massachusetts Sen- found dignity, undiminished by age or inate President Robert E. Travaglini intro- firmity.”

I don’t know which candidate will surduced the bill in question, Romney opposed it and moved to prohibit the re- vive past the Republican primary process. But I’d like us all to face these search.

Supporters of Harvard’s plans were existential questions about who we are making wild claims, as people are wont and where we are going. Whether or not to do regarding controversial issues. Re- you fully believe Romney and his convermember John Edwards’ snake-oil claim sion story, his words in the last debate of that Christopher Reeve would have 2011 present us with a challenge to do walked again if we permitted such re- what he did.

He had a complicated and controversial search? Rather than buying into the hype, Romney became a student of the decision to make back in 2005, and he took issue. And he came to the conclusion, as it seriously. We should do the same, and be he put it at the time: “Whether you’re more rigorous when it comes to issues of personally pro-life or pro-choice, we human dignity and justice. We need to should be able to agree on ethical bound- make sure that, in all the broad characaries that should not be crossed when it terizations and rapid media bombardcomes to cloning human life for experi- ments, we don’t miss the full picture as we evaluate candidates and as we make intimentation.”

Romney proposed new legislation, mate, challenging, even painful choices in which bioethical/technical journal the our personal lives. Mitt Romney’s converNew Atlantis described as such: “(It) sion story presents an opportunity to ask would still permit (but not endorse or a big question: What exactly are we doing fund) the use of embryos left over from to human life in the name of reproductive reproductive IVF procedures, but not the health and scientific curiosity? creation of new human embryos (either Kathryn Lopez is the editor of National by cloning or IVF) simply to destroy them for their cells. The Romney initiative was Review Online (www.nationalreview.com). a direct challenge to Harvard, which al- She can be contacted at klopez@nationalready engages in the creation of embryos review.com.)

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Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Dec. 15 Chicago Sun-Times on driver cell phone use: Cell phone conversations and driving just don’t mix.

And it does not matter whether you are talking on a hand-held cell phone or keeping both hands on the wheel and talking on a hand-free phone.

Either way, the experts say, you are almost sure to suffer “inattention blindness” and quadruple your chances of getting into an accident.

That’s the strong science behind a recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board, which we support, that all states enact a complete ban on the use of cell phones by motorists. …

Far less appreciated is the danger of driving while talking on a hand-free device, such as a wireless headset. But, in fact, numerous studies have shown the danger is every bit as great as when talking on a hand-held phone. All cell phone conversations significantly reduce our awareness while driving, unlike a conversation with somebody sitting right there in the passenger seat.

In fact, that other person in the car, if an adult, actually acts as a helpful second driver, pointing out lights, pedestrians and signs, and naturally pausing in the conversation when the driving gets tight. …

But driver distraction, topped by cell phone use, is now listed by the National Safety Council as one of the three leading causes of fatal car crashes, along with speeding and drinking. Auto crashes, in turn, are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with 32,708 last year.

Nine states have banned the use of hand-held phones while driving, and two countries Germany and Portugal have completely banned the use of cell phones while driving.

They’re ahead of the curve.

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DEAR ABBY: My marriage has been on the rocks since 2008, when I caught my husband talking to other girls online.

He swore he would never do it again and I trusted him, only for it to happen again and again. We have a 2-year-old and I’m pregnant with our second child.

He has now placed another ad online stating that he’s a single dad. I am torn. He keeps telling me he loves me and wants only me, and he doesn’t know what’s wrong with him. He is bipolar and not taking meds for it. He promised this time he will get help and try to get better.

This is the fifth time he has placed an ad or chatted with other girls online. I don’t know if I should call it quits or keep trying. I love him and want us to be a family, but I don’t know how much more I can take.

— TORN IN CALIFORNIA DEAR TORN: Because you still love your husband, make his taking his medication a condition of your continuing the marriage. He needs to be willing to prove to you that he wants you to stay.

If he won’t do that, then you will have to decide if this is the way you want to spend the rest of your life. And please, for your sake and that of your kids, don’t have more children with him until you’re sure your marriage is on solid ground.

DEAR ABBY: I’m an independent, never-married woman who has been holding out for the right man. I finally found him in “Wayne,” a 49-year-old widower with two adult daughters.

Wayne and I have been together for a year — living together for six months — but his daughters still refuse to meet me. Wayne says they need time because they lost their mother only two years ago and aren’t ready to accept anyone else in his life. The rest of his family has been welcoming and sweet. I’m invited to some family functions, but allowed to attend only those that Wayne’s daughters won’t be at.

I feel like I am able to share only part of his life

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Advice and nothing will move forward until his children accept me. I love Wayne. I have searched my whole life for someone like him.

How long is long enough to wait? What if they never do?

— ON THE SIDELINES DEAR ON THE SIDELINES: You have assessed your situation correctly. You ARE sharing only part of Wayne’s life, and won’t be moving forward until his adult daughters accept you OR Wayne asserts himself.

Wayne should be ashamed of himself. He should have introduced you to his daughters when you started living together. As his partner, you should not have been excluded from any family functions. As long as Wayne does nothing, nothing will change.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have worked hard and spent our money carefully. We are almost ready to pay off our home. I would love to have a “mortgage-burning” party, but I’m worried about showing off in this uncertain economy.

Can we have this party, or should we just make our last payment and be quiet?

— THRILLED IN SAN JOSE DEAR THRILLED: Taking into consideration that many people have not been as fortunate as you in spite of the fact that they too worked hard, lived frugally and followed all the rules, my advice is to have a quiet celebration with your husband and forgo the party.

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

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood has picked up a little Christmas bonus.

Studios generally underestimated the size of their movie audiences over the weekend, and they’re now revising the holiday revenues upward.

Leading the way is Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol,” which pulled in $29.5 million for the weekend. That Monday figure is $3 million more than distributor Paramount estimated a day earlier.

For the four-day period Friday to Monday, Paramount estimates “Ghost Protocol” will have taken in $46.2 million to raise its domestic total to $78.6 million. That’s on top of $140 million the film has taken in overseas, giving it a worldwide haul of $218.6 million.

Studios Monday also reported stronger results than they did a day earlier for Robert Downey Jr.’s “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” which was No. 2 at $20.3 million for the three-day weekend and $31.8 million for the four-day period; Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventures of Tintin” at No. 5 with $9.7 million over three days and $16.1 million for four days; and Damon’s “We Matt Bought a Zoo” at No. 6 with $9.5 million over three days and $15.6 million for four days.

In a tight race for the No. 4 spot were David Fincher’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and the family sequel “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.”

“Dragon Tattoo” did $12.8 million over three days and $19.4 million for four days. “Chipwrecked” took in $12.7 million over three days and $20 million for four days.

A few films debuted on Christmas Day, among them Spielberg’s World War I epic “War Horse,” which took in $7.5 million Sunday. Through Monday, its estimated two-day total is $15 million.

Also debuting was Emile Hirsch’s action thriller “The Darkest Hour,” which earned $3 million Sunday and had a two-day total of $5.5 million through Monday.

Opening solidly in just six theaters was Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock’s Sept. 11 drama “Ex-

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Actor Tom Cruise attends the U.S. premiere of “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Monday, Dec. 19 in New York. tremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” which took in $71,000 Sunday and $136,000 through Monday. The film expands to nationwide release in January.

Despite the upward revision on some movies’ revenues, the Christmas weekend continued a boxoffice slide that has persisted since Thanksgiving.

Overall revenues from Friday to Sunday totaled $128 million, down 10 percent from Christmas weekend last year, according to box-office tracker Hollywood.com.

The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Monday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com are: 1. “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol,” Paramount, $46,210,000, 3,448 locations, $13,402 average, $78,645,000, two weeks.

2. “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” Warner Bros.,

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$31,810,000, 3,448 locations, $9,226 average, $90,564,000, two weeks.

3. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,” Fox, $20,000,000, 3,734 locations, $5,356 average, $56,940,187, two weeks.

4. “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” Sony, $19,400,000, 2,914 locations, $6,658 average, $27,716,000, one week.

5. “The Adventures of Tintin,” Paramount, $16,100,000, 3,087 locations, $5,215 average, $24,107,000, one week.

6. “We Bought a Zoo,” Fox, $15,600,000, 3,117 locations, $5,005 average, $15,600,000, one week.

7. “War Horse” (opened Sunday), Disney, $15,025,000, 2,376 locations, $6,324 average, $15,025,000, one week.

8. “The Darkest Hour” (opened Sunday), Summit, $5,500,000, 2,324 locations, $2,367 average, $5,500,000, one week.

9. “New Year’s Eve,” Warner Bros., $4,950,000, 2,585 locations, $1,915 average, $34,287,000, three weeks.

10. “The Descendants,” Fox Searchlight, $3,425,000, 813 locations, $4,213 average, $33,716,552, six weeks.

11. “The Muppets,” Disney, $3,355,000, 1,752 lo-

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12. “Hugo,” Paramount, $3,300,000, 1,256 locations, $2,627 average, $44,927,000, five weeks.

13. “Arthur Christmas,” Sony, $3,100,000, 1,804 locations, $1,718 average, $44,062,000, five weeks.

14. “The Sitter,” Fox, $3,000,000, 1,786 locations, $1,680 average, $23,488,202, three weeks.

15. “Young Adult,” Paramount, $2,775,000, 987 locations, $2,812 average, $8,184,000, three weeks.

16. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1,” Summit, $2,150,000, 1,603 locations, $1,341 average, $270,951,901, six weeks.

17. “The Artist,” Weinstein Co., $1,402,000, 167 locations, $8,395 average, $2,900,430, five weeks.

18. “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” Focus, $1,210,160, 55 locations, $22,003 average, $2,311,670, three weeks.

19. “My Week with Marilyn,” Weinstein Co., $888,000, 602 locations, $1,475 average, $7,307,196, five weeks.

20. “Puss in Boots,” Paramount, $685,000, 389 locations, $1,761 average, $143,935,000, nine weeks.

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Dear Grandparenting: We’re all getting into the New Year resolution business big time.

Our two grandchildren have promised to change a few things in their lives and we are going to help them follow through.

Also for the first time in my memory, my wife and I decided this year to make some resolutions of our own. You’re never so old that you can’t improve things, right? Our grandchildren already made it crystal clear they will be hounding us to keep our resolutions. So the grandparents and grandchildren in our family will be keeping track of each other’s progress and probably keeping score about who’s doing the best job.

Do you have any advice about how to keep these resolutions? I’m new at this game.

Jack Lewis, Kirkland, Wash.

TOM & DEE HARDIE KEY KIDDER Columnists month of daily repetitions. One interesting study suggests that the ability to harness and redirect personal anger in pursuit of one’s resolution can maintain motivation.

Blessed are grandchildren who develop habits of positive change and goal attainment. Grandparents can help by serving as resolution-keeping role models — as you aspire to do — and by setting goals that are concrete manageable, and specific. Examples could include: ‘I will help around the house more by setting the table for dinner,’ or ‘I will read more — for 15 minutes at night before I go to bed,’ or ‘I will eat more healthy foods — one serving of a fruit or vegetables daily.’

Dear Jack: Here we go again: A new year and weíre all making promises to keep. Except we don’t — New Year resolutions have a seriously short working life, something on the order of 80 percent by mid-January.

But judging by our volume of mail on the subject, America’s interest in changing bad habits hasnít slacked one iota.

We like your little family plan. For starters, it comes complete with a important critically mechanism to regulate personal change. Public pressure is a great enforcer. By sharing your resolutions with others, you enlist them as supporters to keep you honest. We also like the package deal with your grandchildren — grandparents should snap up such shared experiences wherever they find them.

Personal change say clients coaches grossly underestimate the extent of the commitment required to alter the status quo. Inspiration is the easy part. The trick is sustaining the motivation to go the distance. Establishing new habits takes about one

GRAND REMARK OF THE WEEK ‘The Big Ruffino’ from Waynesboro, Pa. was having trouble persuading granddaughter Sandy that the Brussels sprouts on her plate were edible, much less nutritious.

“You’re just trying to trick me,” said Sandy.

“Even the dog wouldn’t touch those.”

“Wanna bet?” said Ruffino. “Watch this.”

“Give it a minute,” interjected grandson Bobby. “I already gave the dog mine and it hasn’t finished with them yet.”

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If your creative side requires an occasional boost — and whose doesn’t? — turn to a book. It’s a tactile thing: The heft in our hands feels good. Books, websites, blogs: They all provide inspiration for noholds-barred creativity.

Here’s a baker’s dozen of recent sewing, knitting and crafting books that might help unleash the power of your creativity in the new year.

SEWING Today’s authors lift sewing out of its old-fashioned and practical past, transforming it into a hip creative outlet. Projects are clever; fabrics are trendy. Yet some of the basics remain: In “Sewing in a Straight Line” (Potter Craft), author Brett Bara shows the new sewer how to make basic skirts, tops and home furnishings with boutique flair. Bara is emphatic that anyone can sew.

“You really don’t need fancy techniques to stitch a\wesome things,” Bara says in her introduction.

“If you can sew a straight seam, you can make a world of projects.”

Her book helps with that.

More couture: “The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook” (Potter Craft) by Nora Abousteit with Alison Kelly sits at the other end of the sewing spectrum, providing inspiration for clothing designers and experienced sewers.

BurdaStyle is a website for the fashion-oriented — both sewers and enthusiasts.

The book provides patterns for five projects - a coat, skirt, blouse, dress and purse - and images and instructions for how to make each in three different ways. It includes some elementary instructions for newcomers, such as how to use a pattern, and offers brief bios of its contributing, young-adult designers.

Two books filled with home-design projects: “Sew Up a Home Makeover,” by Lexie Barnes, boasts that its projects are so simple, no patterns are needed, while

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This book image released by Tara Dunn shows an image from the book “Fabricby-Fabric One-Yard Wonders,” by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins (Storey Publishing, 2011). This book is packed with home-design projects.

“Fabric-by-Fabric OneYard Wonders,” by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins, comes bulging with them. Both books are published by Storey Publishing.

The Barnes book contains basic sewing projects: table runners, lampshades, fringed pillows. “Fabric-by-Fabric” may best suit hardcore DIYers who think they’ve done it all. Have you made a flat-screen TV cover or a bean-bag toss game?

All of the projects require just one yard of fabric.

KNITTING Some books are incredibly enticing for the hobbyists at whom they’re aimed but also for the rest of us. “The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook” (Storey Publishing), by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius, clearly serves the serious fiber artist with loads of information about 200 fiber-producing animals, from the usual suspects (sheep and alpaca) to the extraordinary (vicuna and musk oxen), and even dog, horse and rabbit.

It’s a heavy 4-pounder, ideal for coffee tables as well as workrooms.

“You won’t find patterns in this book,” the authors say in their preface, “but we hope you will learn a

great deal about the wool and hair fibers that have clothed and served us for generation upon generation.”

Because some knitters cannot get enough sock patterns, new all-aboutsocks books fill store shelves each year. “The Knitter’s Book of Socks” (Potter Craft), by Clara Parkes, is a beauty, and promises to teach knitters how to create socks that endure years of punishing wear.

For lace fanatics, “Wendy Knits Lace” ((Potter Craft), by Wendy D. Johnson, provides new designs for shawls, scarves and mittens. The first two chapters cover the basics.

“The Knitter’s Life List” (Storey Publishing), by Gwen W. Steege, is a different beast altogether: It’s an illustrated compendium of patterns, resources, tips and artist profiles. The author hopes to entice knitters to explore, so she suggests places to go and movies to watch and unusual techniques. The book requires some sitting time to dig into its depths.

CRAFTING “Microcrafts” (Quirk Books), by Margaret McGuire and friends, introduces the reader to tiny treasures, from books and charms to palm-size “monster babies” and tiny terrariums. It’s for fun and giggles.

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These recipes are from my editor’s new book, The Amish Recipe Project.

They look interesting to try.

Haab and her daughter, Michelle Haab, turns ordinary objects made from metal, plastic, paper and glass into wearable art.

The idea is to use what you already have on hand.

“Trash-to-Treasure Papermaking” (Storey Publishing), by Arnold E. Grummer, is a comprehensive look at papermaking, with lots of helpful photographs. The techniques range from easy to advanced. The book includes lots of project ideas that kids might enjoy.

Another kid pleaser is “The Golden Book of Family Fun” (Golden Books),

by Peggy Brown, which extends beyond crafting into list making (funny words is one) and family games. There is a lot going on in this book, and some of it is crafting (bead making, bubbles for blowing).

A personal aside: My 14year-old daughter was enthralled.

EXTRAORDINARY Finally, there’s the year’s most unconventional crafting book: “Crafting with Cat Hair” (Quirk Books), by Kaori Tsutaya. Its first words: “No cats were harmed in the making of this book,” and the author means it.

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■ Surviving Diabetes

Diabetics must use caution when drinking

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This undated photo shows Atorvastatin Calcium tablets, or generic Lipitor, which is being sold under a deal with Pfizer. Cholesterol blockbuster Lipitor is so valuable to its maker that Pfizer Inc. is practically paying people to keep taking it after generic rivals hit the U.S. market this week. The drug giant is even ensuring many of the 3 million Americans taking Lipitor can’t switch to the generic.

With new generic rivals, Lipitor’s sales halved TRENTON, N.J. — Sales of cholesterol blockbuster Lipitor plunged by half barely a week after the world’s top-selling drug got its first U.S. generic competition, new data show.

That’s despite a very aggressive effort by Lipitor maker Pfizer Inc. to keep patients on its pill, which generated peak sales of $13 billion a year, through patient subsidies and big rebates to insurers.

Lipitor lost patent protection on Nov. 30 in the U.S., where the drug was still generating about $7.9 billion in annual sales.

Two generic versions costing about a third less hit the market right away, one made by India’s Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. and the other an authorized generic, made by Pfizer and sold by its partner, Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. Lipitor’s patent loss has been closely watched across the pharmaceutical industry, where most companies face generic competition, and a big revenue hit, for at least some of their top drugs over the next few years.

Figures from data firm IMS Health on prescriptions for Lipitor and competing drugs that lower LDL or bad cholesterol, the class called statins, show the number of Lipitor prescriptions filled in the seven days ended Dec. 9, the first full week when generic rivals were available, plunged to 359,235.

That’s down from the 724,799 Lipitor prescriptions filled a month earlier, in the week ended Nov. 11.

Lipitor’s share of statin prescriptions dropped to 9.7 percent from 20.9 percent over that period. Its biggest rival among brand-name cholesterol drugs is a newer one, Crestor from Britain’s AstraZeneca PLC, which saw market share hold steady at 12.3 percent amid a new Crestor ad campaign.

The IMS data, released Monday, show nearly 476,000 new prescriptions for generic Lipitor, called atorvastatin, were filled

the week ended Dec. 9.

Just under 80 percent were for Watson’s generic version.

The figures cover retail prescriptions, those filled at independent pharmacies, chain drug stores and pharmacies in supermarkets and discounters such as Target. Not included are prescriptions filled by mail order, where any shifts are likely to take longer to appear.

Miller Tabak analyst Les Funtleyder said Monday the drop in Lipitor prescriptions is less than he expected.

“It’s already done better than we thought it would, (but) it’s a little early in the game to declare this a successful strategy,” Funtleyder, portfolio manager for the Miller Tabak Health Care Transformation Fund, said of Pfizer’s rebates and discounts.

For months, New Yorkbased Pfizer has been heavily advertising its “Lipitor For You” program, which offers insured patients a card to get Lipitor for a monthly $4 copayment. Pfizer will pay the difference between that and an insurance plan’s normal brand-name copay, up to $50.

Uninsured patients could get the same savings using the card but would have to pay the rest of the cost, which ranges from about $115 a month for the lowest Lipitor dose to $160 a month for three higher doses. The new generics cost roughly $80 and $100 a month, respectively.

Spokesman MacKay Jimeson said Pfizer estimates about 5 percent of current Lipitor patients in the U.S. and Puerto Rico will enroll in the program.

Many of the roughly 3 million Americans who were taking Lipitor have not gotten a refill since generic Lipitor arrived.

For some, their insurance plan may not give them a choice — either automatically switching them to generic Lipitor or keeping them on the brand name and taking Pfizer’s rebates for the next six months.

After that, multiple generic versions will hit the market. Their prices should dip as low as about

20 percent of brand-name Lipitor, and the Pfizer discounts will end.

Any market share retained until then is worth a lot to Pfizer, Funtleyder said, noting the low cost of making the pills — about a dime each.

“It wouldn’t surprise me to see similar things from other companies,” he said, if Pfizer’s program continues to retain some patients.

While Lipitor and Crestor generate most of the money from cholesterol medicines, muchcheaper generic versions of three older statins — Zocor, Pravachol and Mevacor — account for almost two-thirds of statin prescriptions. Those three generics saw a slight increase in the number of prescriptions filled from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9.

According to IMS, about 167,000 of the prescriptions filled for atorvastatin were from patients who had been on Lipitor, another 118,000 were from people on simvastatin (generic Zocor) and about 20,000 were from patients on Crestor. The rest were from the other existing generic statins and seven other brandname statins that have very low sales, most because they have a generic rival.

Overall, the number of people taking a statin drug increased slightly right after generic Lipitor arrived. The number of prescriptions filled for statins jumped from about 3.48 million in the week ended Nov. 11, to 3.7 million in the week ended Dec. 9.

Jason Mazzarella, a product manager at IMS Health, thinks that’s partly because patients with tight budgets are more likely to go without cholesterol pills than drugs for conditions with obvious symptoms, and generic Lipitor would be more affordable for them.

Also, some of the new atorvastatin prescriptions are for patients adding it to another statin or one of the eight other types of drugs for cholesterol problems.

Besides Pfizer, AstraZeneca stands to lose most from generic Lipitor.

JENNIFER RUNYON Columnist This sucks because not only are you hung over the next day, but you’re also dealing with drastically low blood sugars that won’t come up no matter how much you eat! I usually put a temporary basal rate on for the next 24 hours lowering the amount of insulin that I get. Of course, if my sugar comes back to normal before the 24 hours are up, I cancel the temporary rate and go back to normal.

Because alcohol has this ninja like affect and sneaks up on you when you think it should be done, you need to make sure your blood sugar is elevated before you go to bed. For me personally, I’m comfortable with around 200. Also, you should eat something before turning in to prevent a drastic drop while you’re asleep.

So just what’s the best drink to have? Of course this is a matter of personal opinion, but I’ve found that the best for me is rum and diet coke. I can get away with this without playing the bolusing guessing game.

Sometimes for taste’s sake, I’ll do spiced rum, but this I must bolus for because of the flavoring.

In this case, I usually let myself get by with one or two without compensating and then treat every one or two like a piece of bread. I get 1.5 units for a piece of bread, so I would do the same for the drinks. Of course, I’m checking my blood often

while I’m drinking to ensure that my actions are working out. I may need to eat or adjust my bolusing guideline.

Another problem of mixing drinking with diabetes, is that the signs of being low and the signs of being drunk are very similar, i.e. dizziness, disorientation, sleepiness (For those of you wondering, low blood sugars do not make ugly people more attractive). If you or your friends (or husband in my case) assume you’re just drunk and don’t check that your blood sugar is OK, things can get very bad very quickly. Or, what if you pass out? The person with you may even think this is from the drinking. Then you’re in a world of trouble. I know a case where this resulted in death.

I don’t mean to dampen anyone’s New Year festivities; I just thought having some of this information may be helpful. The key to a safe drinking night for a diabetic is to check your blood sugar (OK, I read this to my husband and he said “and have a spotter”). I really can’t stress checking your blood sugar enough. This is where having a continuous glucose monitoring sensor is extremely helpful, but if you drink with someone who will keep an eye out for you and remind you to check often (If Justin would have just waited, he would of seen that I was going to mention the “spotter” position) a safe night can still be had. Don’t let diabetes ruin your celebration.

Just be sure to take the needed precautions before, during and after the festivities.

Jennifer Runyon has had type 1 diabetes for 25 years. She can be reached at jrunyon@who.rr.com.

New fee coming for medical research WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting in 2012, the government will charge a new fee to your health insurance plan for research to find out which drugs, medical procedures, tests and treatments work best. But what will Americans do with the answers?

The goal of the research, part of a littleknown provision of President Barack Obama’s health care law, is to answer such basic questions as whether that new prescription drug advertised on TV really works better than an old generic costing much less.

But in the politically charged environment surrounding health care, the idea of medical effectiveness research is eyed with

suspicion. The insurance fee could be branded a tax and drawn into the vortex of election-year politics.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute — a quasi-governmental agency created by Congress to carry out the research — has yet to commission a single head-to-head comparison, although its director is anxious to begin.

The government is already providing the institute with some funding: The $1-per-person insurance fee goes into effect in 2012. But the Treasury Department says it’s not likely to be collected for another year, though insurers would still owe the money. The fee doubles to $2 per covered person in its second year and there-

after rises with inflation.

The IRS is expected to issue guidance to insurers within the next six months.

“The more concerning thing is not the institute itself, but how the findings will be used in other areas,” said Kathryn Nix, a policy analyst for the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank.

“Will they be used to make coverage determinations?”

The institute’s director, Dr. Joe Selby, said patients and doctors will make the decisions, not his organization.

“We are not a policymaking body; our role is to make the evidence available,” said Selby, a primary care physician and medical researcher.

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas. We sure did. Now that that holiday is over, I know many are looking forward to the next — New Years. Of course, this holiday often brings with it parties and alcoholic beverages. So, if you are diabetic does that mean you have to skip out when the drinks are poured? Should you not invite a diabetic friend for fear of placing the friend in an awkward situation?

The answers of course are no, but having some information ahead of time might be helpful.

OK, I tried to search online for helpful tips and information, but of course I kept getting that diabetes and alcohol don’t mix or to limit your drinks. Well, diabetics are people too. We all know that limiting or completely staying away from drinks isn’t the game plan for everyone, so I decided to just dive in with my own findings. Remember, I have no medical degree behind my words, just 25 years of living with the disease. Now, I’m not a wild and crazy girl or anything. I’ve just had a few occasions to learn from.

First, alcohol lowers your blood sugar. This is tricky because it doesn’t always happen immediately. Now, this of course depends on the type of drink you choose. If you are having something flavored, like a daiquiri, wine cooler, or even flavored liquor or beer, it will take your sugar up due to the sugar in the flavoring. The hypoglycemia (or low blood sugars) comes later. The American Diabetes Association Website says that alcohol can cause hypoglycemia for 8-12 hours after it is consumed.

Eight to 12 hours I wish!

I’ve had its effects go much longer than that.

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Conn. mayor: Fire that killed 5 not foul play JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press STAMFORD, Conn.

(AP) — A Christmas Day fire that killed three children and their grandparents was a tragic accident related to a fireplace in the home, not the result of foul play, the mayor said Tuesday.

Investigators were expected to reveal the cause of the fire later Tuesday afternoon, but Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia told The Associated Press that the cause was “fireplace-related.” He could not provide more details.

“The preliminary information is it was just a tragic accident,” he said, adding that foul play had been ruled out.

Officials on Tuesday described a frantic scene after rescuers arrived early Sunday.

Neighbors said they were awakened by screams shortly before 5 a.m. and rushed outside to help but could do nothing as flames devoured the large Victorian home.

Stamford acting Fire Chief Antonio Conte said the children’s mother, Madonna Badger, had climbed out a window onto scaffolding and then a flat roof. She was screaming for her children and able to tell firefighters which bedrooms they were in.

Firefighters climbed to the third floor twice, but the heat and flames were too intense and the children were not where they thought they would be, he said. Bodies were found on the second and third floors, one of them in a hallway, he said.

Badger’s father, Lomer

Johnson, was found outside, on the roof of a small porch off a bedroom, Pavia said. “It appears that he either was trying to get to his granddaughter from the outside or that he was leading his granddaughter out,” the mayor said.

Flames were shooting out of the house when firefighters arrived, said Brendan Keatley, a Stamford firefighter who was at the scene and president of the local firefighters union.

“Two sides of the structure were walls of flame,” Keatley said.

Firefighters used a ladder and construction scaffolding outside the house to reach the third floor, but they ran into extreme heat and poor visibility in a hallway, Keatley said.

Four firefighters were injured as they searched for the victims, including a captain who suffered second-degree burns on his face, Keatley said.

Fighting the fire took a physical and an emotional toll, he said, and counselors were being made available to firefighters.

“We are devastated, just like everybody else is devastated,” Keatley said Tuesday.

Badger, a New York advertising executive who owned the home, and her male acquaintance escaped. Her parents, Lomer and Pauline Johnson, who were visiting for the holidays, were killed, as were her three daughters — 10-year-old Lily and 7-year-old twins Grace and Sarah.

The Johnsons lived in Southbury, about 45 miles northeast of Stamford. Lomer Johnson had

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worked as a department store Santa Claus this season after a long career as a safety chief at Louisville, Ky.-based liquor maker Brown-Forman Corp., which he retired from several years ago.

The acquaintance who escaped, Michael Borcina, is a contractor who had done work on the home.

The severely damaged Victorian house situated along the Connecticut shoreline was torn down Monday after the buildings department determined it was unsafe and ordered it razed, Stamford fire Chief Antonio Conte said.

Badger, an ad executive in the fashion industry, is the founder of New

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Firefighters investigate a house where an early morning fire left five people dead Sunday, Dec. 25, in Stamford, Conn. Officials said the fire, which was reported shortly before 5 a.m., killed two adults and three children. Two others escaped.

Their names have not been released. day evening, a hospital supervisor said. Her whereabouts were unknown.

A person answering the phone Tuesday at the Badger & Winters Group said it had no statement

JESSICA HILL /AP PHOTO

People pay their respects at a memorial area outside the home of Madonna Badger in Stamford, Conn., Tuesday, Dec. 27.

or comment.

York-based Badger & Borcina was listed in Winters Group. She was fair condition Tuesday at treated at a hospital and Stamford Hospital, was discharged by Sun- meaning his vital signs

were normal but he may be uncomfortable. He declined to comment through a hospital spokeswoman.

Borcina, 52, of New York City, is the owner of Tiberias Construction Inc., which renovates expensive homes and b u s i nesses.

The company’s projects have included a D o n n a K a r a n store and artist Alex Beard’s studio, in both New York City, and the White H o u s e Christmas wishing tree, according to the const ruct i o n f i r m ’ s website.

Borcina and Badger are friends on Facebook, and he said on his Facebook page that he enjoys

Associated Press writers Stephen Singer and Dave Collins in Hartford, Bruce Schreiner in Louisville, Ky., and Tom Hays in New York contributed to this report.

In particular, shoppers' assessment of the job market improved, according to preliminary results of the survey conducted Dec. 114. Those anticipating more jobs in the months ahead increased to 13.3 percent from 12.4 percent while those anticipating fewer jobs declined to 20.2 percent from 23.8 percent.

Economists watch confidence numbers closely because consumer spending — including items like health care — accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.

Americans have more reason to be optimistic.

The economy has produced at least 100,000 new jobs for five months in a row, the longest such streak since 2006. The

number of people applying for unemployment benefits has dropped to the lowest level since April 2008.

According to the AP poll of economists, conducted Dec. 14-20, the U.S. economy is expected to grow 2.4 percent next year. In 2011, it likely grew less than 2 percent.

"We're starting to make some progress," said Kathy St. Louis of Atlanta, who was picking up lunch Tuesday at CNN Center.

"It could always be better, but we're trying to move in the right direction." She said she spent $700 on holiday presents, up from the $300 she spent last year, even though not much changed with her paralegal job.

skydiving and scuba diving.

Property records show Badger bought the fivebedroom, waterfront home for $1.7 million last year.

The house was situated in Shippan Point, a wealthy neighborhood that juts into Long Island Sound.

The lot where the house stood was covered with charred debris and cordoned off by police with tape on Monday.

Passers-by left floral bouquets, stuffed animals and candles.

Badger previously spent time on Shelter Island, a small, exclusive community at the eastern end of Long Island, N.Y. Town Supervisor James Dougherty said Tuesday that Madonna Badger served a few years ago on the town’s deer and tick committee, which oversees the town’s program to maintain healthy deer while eliminating tickborne diseases. ___

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Continued from page 1 but also improve the county general fund.

“It should be some relief to the general fund by combining them,” said commissioner Jack Evans.

Another piece of good news commissioners announced Tuesday was that the 1 percent county sales tax has collected over 11 million in the last year — a personal best for Miami County.

Commissioners said they review budget data monthly and will take appropriate action to balance the budget in 2012, but said state budget cuts can make that task difficult.

Although commissioners have cut $4 million in appropriations since 2009, the

commissioners said county elected officials and department heads continue to return of 7 percent of approved appropriations.

As they traditionally do around this time of year, commissioners also thanked county officials for their cooperation in managing to balance the budget.

“Overall it was a job well done,” said Evans, who also noted services have not been curtailed relative to budget cuts.

The appropriations process is the second of a two-step process involved in the county’s budgeting process and allows elected officials and department heads to move forward with their operation spending plans in 2012.

Continued from page 1 U.S. economic growth will speed up in 2012, if it isn't derailed by upheavals in Europe.

But confidence is still far below where it is in a healthy economy. And Americans' mood could sour again if the debt crisis in Europe deepens and spreads to the U.S. Shoppers still face big obstacles — higher costs on household basics and a stillslumping housing market.

"This is encouraging.

It's good to be talking about improvement," said Mark Vitner, an economist at Wells Fargo. "But there is still a lot of room for trouble."

The Conference Board, a private research group, said Tuesday that its Con-

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The December surge builds on a big increase in November, when the index rose almost 15 points from October. That month's reading was the lowest since March 2009, the depths of the recession.

One component of the index that measures how shoppers feel now about the economy rose to 46.7 from 38.3 in November.

The other barometer, which measures how shoppers feel about the next six months, rose to 76.4 from 66.4.

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A different kind of shopper this season ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer

After scrimping on themselves during the recession, Americans turned more self-indulgent. It’s a trend that started last year, but became more prevalent this season.

According to the NRF, spending for non-gift items will increase by 16 percent this holiday season to $130.43 per person. That’s the highest number recorded since it started tracking it in 2004.

“This season, the consumer put herself ahead of the giving,” says Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst with market research firm The NPD Group.

Betty Thomas, a health care coordinator at a hospital in Raleigh, N.C., says she spent $1,700 on a ring and bracelet for herself and a rug for her home during the holiday season. That’s up dramatically from the $200 she spent last year.

“I have been putting other people first,” Thomas says. “I definitely felt I earned it.”

Stores have been encouraging such self-gifting.

AnnTaylor’s “Perfect Presents: One for you.

One for her” campaign highlighted merchandise like brightly colored sweaters. Brookstone’s print ads urged shoppers to get accessories for their iPads and other electronics with the words: “gifts for your gadgets.” And Shopittome.com, an online site that alerts consumers to clothing sales they’re interested in, launched “Treat Yourself Tuesday” after Thanksgiving weekend.

Four types of American shoppers have altered the shopping landscape this holiday season.

There’s the bargain hunter who times deals.

The midnight buyer who stays up late for discounts. The returner who gets buyer’s remorse. And the “me” shopper who self-gifts.

It’s the latest shift by consumers in the fourth year of a weak U.S. economy. Shoppers are expected to spend $469.1 billion during the holiday shopping season that runs from November through December. While it won’t be known just how much Americans spent until the season ends on Saturday, it’s clear they are shopping differently than in years past.

“We’re seeing different AP PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH, FILE types of buying behavior In this Nov. 24 file photo, Jasmine Rogers shops in a Kmart in Chicago. A new economic reality and new train a new economic real- ditions gave birth to new types of shoppers this holiday 2011 season: the extreme discount bargain hunter, ity,” says C. Britt Beemer, the Black Friday novice, the big returner and the selfish shopper. chairman of America’s Research Group. ping. out for the Justin Bieber gains gleefully loaded up aide. “It was impulsive THE BARGAIN TIMER Shoppers expect even $65 gift sets and dis- on everything from dis- shopping. But I am doing bigger discounts later in counted fashions. counted tablet computers more reflecting.”

Cost-conscious shop- the season. According to Anika Ruud, 15, of to clothing early in the For every dollar stores pers haven’t just been America’s Research Boca Raton, Fla., went holiday season. But soon take in this holiday sealooking for bargains this Group, about one-third of out with her four cousins after, many suffered a son, it’s expected they season. They’ve also been shoppers say they want to Macy’s at midnight case of buyer’s remorse will have to give back 9.9 more deliberate about to see post-Christmas and then shopped at Tar- and rushed back to re- cents in returns, up from when to find those deals. discounts of about 70 to get until 2:30 a.m. She turn some of the items 9.8 last year, according to Many believe the biggest 80 percent. picked up two bras at that they bought. the a survey of 110 retailMacy’s for $10. Then, she For instance, Elizabeth ers the NRF. It would be bargains come at the beand her cousins went Yamada, 55, of Fort Lee, the highest return rate ginning and end of the THE MIDNIGHT home to bed.

N.J., says she got caught since the recession. In season, which has created BUYER “It’s always been incon- up in the shopping frenzy better economic times, it’s a kind of “dumbbell effect” in sales.

Bargain shoppers used venient,” Ruud says of over the Thanksgiving about 7 cents.

Stores have themselves For the week ended on to wake up at the crack of to blame for the higher Nov. 26, which included dawn to take advantage returns. They lured shopthe traditional start of of big discounts on Black pers in with deals of up to the holiday shopping sea- Friday, the day after 60 percent off as early as son on the day after Thanksgiving. This year, October. Because of the Thanksgiving, stores had some shoppers instead deals, shoppers spent the biggest sales surge stayed up late on Thanksmore than they normally compared with the prior giving night. would — and then many week since 1993, accordThis shift in behavior felt bad about it. Retailing to the International was in large part due to ers’ policies have been Council of Shopping Cen- retailers’ efforts to outdo more lax since 2008, with ters-Goldman Sachs each other during the trasome making it even easWeekly Chain Stores ditional start to the holi_____ ier to return purchases Sales Index. The cumula- day shopping season. tive two-week-sales drop- Stores like Macy’s, Best the traditional 4 a.m. weekend and purchased a this year, so a lot of items Anne D’Innocenzio reoff that followed marked Buy and Target for the Black Friday openings of $350 coat that was that were purchased the biggest percentage first time opened at mid- years past. “No one likes marked down more than early in the season went ported from New York.

50 percent at Macy’s. She back. decline since 2000. Then, night on Thanksgiving to wake up early.”

Christina Rexrode in returned it a week later. stores had another surge night, offering deals that Raleigh, N.C. contributed “It was nice, but I did- THE “ME” SHOPPER to this report. in the final days, as re- once were reserved for THE RETURNER n’t need it,” says Yamada, tailers stepped up promo- the next day.

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HOROSCOPE Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 Numerous propitious developments are in the offing for you in the coming months, stemming from personal effort and from certain group involvements. Each facet will have a significant effect on your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — It’s the time of year when you could have more favors than usual to reciprocate.

If you feel you owe a lot of people for past kindnesses, invite some over to your place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You’re in an especially lucky cycle where financial or material issues are concerned. This includes some arrangements that are already profitable, but even they could be improved upon.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your wonderful, positive attitude and winning ways are exceptionally contagious, so if there is someone in particular you’d like to charm, now is the time to give it a try.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Overall conditions look very good for you at this time, but there is one area in particular that is a standout: anything affecting your material affairs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You have the charm and personality that ingratiate you to persons who could be important to your future. When out and about, take some time to cultivate these relationships.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Two objectives that you consider especially important to complete should be given top priority. One project involves just you, but the other includes other people.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If there is one particular endeavor about which you feel lucky, concentrate on it when given the chance.

Your chart indicates that your wishes could be fulfilled at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Joint endeavors look particularly promising for you at this point in time, so if you are involved in a coalition of some kind that may or may not be work-related, give it your very best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You better than most can bring divergent interests together for an advantageous purpose. Design your plans in a way that gives everybody a chance to share in the gains.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you have an idea running around in your head that you believe would improve conditions at work for everybody, try to test it out while there is less interference than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Make note of anyone who goes out of his or her way to treat you kindly, because it behooves you to repay the gesture in some way down the line. It can be significant to your future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You’re in a particularly good cycle for settling things, so if there is anything important you want to put to rest or conclude, do it now while the odds favor you.

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

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240 Healthcare

Requirements: o High School Diploma/ GED o STNA or Medicare Approved HHA Certificate o Must have Reliable Transportation o First Aid Certification Preferred/ CPR Preferred

235 General

AG EQUIPMENT SALES Koenig Equipment Anna Ohio We have an opening for an agricultural equipment sales professional in Miami and Shelby counties.

Candidates must live in the territory or be willing to relocate.

Job duties include, developing and maintaining a business relationship with agricultural producers in an assigned territory, calling on all key and assigned accounts on a regular basis and offering equipment solutions to those accounts.

Job requirements include experience in an agricultural related field with a strong background in direct sales, time management and customer relations. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desired. Knowledge of John Deere agricultural equipment is a plus.

OPTOMETRIST P/T or F/T for Ophthalmology office in Bellefontaine.

Fax resume to 937-593-2430 or E-mail to aterebuh2@yahoo.com

Springmeade HealthCenter is seeking an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable RN for

MDS Nurse- RN Full Time We offer: • Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance • 401-K • Life Insurance If you want to work with a leader of quality long term care, please apply in person.

SpringMeade HealthCenter 6 miles north of Dayton 4375 S County Rd 25-A Tipp City, OH 45371 (937)667-7500

For more information on the position or to submit an on-line application/resume visit: koenigequipment.com/ contact/careers

STNA/CNA/HHA

STNA's

Benefits: o Competitive Pay o Yearly Raises o Flexible Hours Heritage Health Services 1201 E. David Road, Suite 206 Kettering, OH 44906 Phone 937-299-9903 Fax 937-299-9971

300 - Real Estate

For Rent

Also hiring weekend warriors.

Must be state tested or be eligible for exam.

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or in person at: Covington Care Center 75 Mote Drive, Covington Ohio 45318

250 Office/Clerical

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PART TIME Position available in busy professional office. Must have good phone skills and knowledge in Word, Excel, and general computer programs.

People skills and teamwork a must.

Please send resume to: BOX 881 c/o Troy Daily News 224 S. Market St. Troy, Ohio 45373

280 Transportation

PIQUA GREENVILLE TROY

• • • • •

Machine Operator S/R Supervisor Operators CNC Machinist Maintenance Techs

Professional Driver wanted for dedicated route (OH/MI).

Local Owner/Operator.

Two years Steel Hauler experience required. For more information please call 937-405-8544.

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SALES POSITION Hague Water Conditioning is looking to fill a sales position in Miami & Shelby counties. Our successful reps are earning $50-100k per year. The ideal Candidate should be career minded and self motivated. We offer a protected working area, salary plus commission, company car, bonus incentives, 401(k), paid vacations and holiday pay.

The position requires a good driving record and criminal background check.

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COVINGTON 2 bedroom townhouse, $495. Up to 2 months FREE utilities! No Pets.

(937)698-4599, (937)572-9297.

COVINGTON, 2 bedroom single story, appliances, A/C, low utilities, safe. $460/month plus $200 deposit. (937)418-0481

325 Mobile Homes for Rent NEAR BRADFORD in country 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375.

(937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

500 - Merchandise

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

510 Appliances WASHER, DRYER, Maytag, front loader, $500 or best offer.

Frigidaire washer, heavy duty, $100.

(937)658-2421

Only $475 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Now Available Troy Crossing Apartments (937)313-2153

PIQUA, 1819 Parkway, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup. Very clean. 1 level, $575 month plus $575 deposit. No pets. Nonsmoking environment.

Call (937)441-3921

1 BEDROOM, downstairs, 431 W. Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets, $350 monthly (937)418-8912

PIQUA, 2 bedroom carpeted, in Parkridge, A/C, stove, fridge, $400 month, $400 deposit. NO PETS! Call (937)418-6056.

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

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

1103 VAN Way, Piqua. 2 Bedroom, kitchen appliances, new carpet with garage. $550.

(937)430-0989.

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

PIQUA Attractive, clean, well maintained, 3 bedroom, $475. 1 bedroom, $350. 1 bedroom, $295.

(937)773-7311 TIPP CITY, Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath, AC, appliances included, W/D hookup, garbage disposal, dishwasher. $490 month, $450 deposit. No pets, Metro accepted, (937)902-9894.

HARDWOOD, Seasoned hardwood for sale. $125 a cord.

Will deliver.

(937)301-7237

SEASONED FIREWOOD $165 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up.

Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

205 Business Opportunities

Better Business Bureau 15 West Fourth St. Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45402 www.dayton.bbb.org 937.222.5825

Shelby County Fairgrounds, Saturday December 31st, 8:30am-3:00pm and the last Saturday of every month.

105 Announcements

560 Home Furnishings

CAUTION

MISCELLANEOUS must sell: downsizing. Household items, large lead crystal (Byrds) collection, a few antiques, 7 pc patio set/ cushions, riding lawn mower/ sweeper/ trailer, (937)332-1194, 10a-6p.

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

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

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

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

577 Miscellaneous

DESKTOP COMPUTER, Nobilis, 17" monitor, HP 3-in-one printer, keyboard, mouse, XP Microsoft office, and many other programs, $275 OBO. (937)418-6336 EXERCISE BIKE, recumbent, with fitness monitor. $50 or best offer.

(937)773-9868

235 General

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

ADULT WALKING CARRIERS Needed to deliver the Piqua Daily Call on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the mornings.

MULTIPLE ROUTES AVAILABLE Fill out an application in our office at:

This notice is provided as a public service by

310 Spring Street Piqua

ADVERTISEMENT ORDER ENTRY

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

The I-75 Newspaper Group of Ohio Community Media is seeking an Advertisement Order Entry replacement to be based in our Sidney office.

$200 Deposit Special!

(937)673-1821 TROY, 535 Stonyridge, 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, NO PETS. $450 month, $450 deposit.

(937)418-8912.

2 BEDROOM, 421 West Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets $475 (937)418-8912

320 Houses for Rent

CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom.

Senior approved. No pets. $500, includes all utilities, (937)778-0524

Gun & Knife Show

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

(419)629-2041

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WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $475 month, Lease by 12-15, FREE GIFTCARD, (937)216-4233.

2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908

550 Flea Markets/Bazaars

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

A newspaper group of Ohio Community Media

2 BEDROOM, 410 West Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets, $515, (937)418-8912

2 BEDROOM, appliances, garage, lawn care, new carpet and new paint. $575 plus deposit.

(937)492-5271

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COREVOLUTION EXERCISER, Great for back, core muscles. $100 OBO. (937)418-6336

545 Firewood/Fuel

(937)216-5806 EversRealty.net 10 MILES north of Piqua in Houston. 1 bedroom, stove and refrigerator $265, plus utilities, (937)526-3264.

Piqua Daily Call

(937)335-1443

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

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Thurs - Weds @ 5pm Sat - Thurs @ 4pm

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Apply online:

POLICY: Please Check Your Ad The 1st Day. It Is The Advertiser’s Responsibility To Report Errors Immediately.

Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

305 Apartment

Full-time 2p-10p, 10p-6a DENTAL ASSISTANT Fast paced, safety net dental clinic has full time opening for compassionate, hard working dental assistant. Clinic serves Medicaid and low income residents of Miami County.

Email resume to: MCDental clinic@aol.com

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

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The Advertisement Order Entry position is part of our business office and is primarily responsible for inputting advertisement orders into our billing system for publication.

Requirements include: • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel • Accurate data entry skills • Organizational skills • Ability to multi-task • Deadline oriented • Dependable • Take direction easily • Team player • Customer service skills that include excellent verbal communication Pay range is $8.50 - $10.00 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send resume to: Troy Daily News Attn: Betty Brownlee 224 South Market Street Troy, Ohio 45373 No phone calls will be taken regarding this position.

E.O.E.

COVINGTON, 24 N. Ludlow, 2 Bedroom, 1 car garage, fenced yard, all appliances, no pets, $450 (937)418-8912 PIQUA, 4 Bedroom, 410 S Main Street, no pets, stove, refrigerator, 2 car garage, $625 (937)418-8912 PIQUA, 520 Miami Street, small 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, central air, $550, (937)418-8912.

The Urbana Daily Citizen is seeking a

PIQUA, 923 Falmouth, 3 bedroom, 1 Car garage, stove refrigerator, no pets, $625, (937)418-8912

to help develop and grow business in Champaign, Logan and surrounding counties.

TROY, 1232 S. Ridge Ave., 2 bedroom. $500/ mo + deposit.

(937)335-4188

Sales Representative The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with deadlines, service multiple accounts and sell advertising in our daily and weekly publications across a variety of media platforms.

• Some computer experience • Previous sales experience preferred • Good telephone skills • Ability to manage time & tasks effectively

We offer a competitive salary plus commissions. In addition we provide a benefits package that includes: paid holidays and vacations, 401(k), health/dental insurance and life insurance.

Send resume and salary requirements to: Publisher c/o Urbana Daily Citizen PO Box 191 Urbana, Ohio 43078 or email: lmoon@ohcommedia.com

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(937) 339-1902 or (937) 238-HOME Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 17 Years of Home Excellence

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions 2240855

675 Pet Care

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

Any type of Construction: Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.

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Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured

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

1684 Michigan Ave.

660 Home Services

Handyman Services

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

583 Pets and Supplies

592 Wanted to Buy

860 Recreation Vehicles

POP MACHINE, 7-up with 6 selections, good working condition. Nice machine for workplace or investment location. $350 OBO. (937)418-6336

BEAGLE PUPPIES, AKC, Champion bloodline, males & females, great hunting dogs or pets, $200. Ready for Christmas. (937)473-3077.

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, 2 red smooth coats, AKC, written guarantee, 1st shot , wormed. 1 Male $275. 1 Female, $325.

(937)667-1777, (937)667-0077

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

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

2008 FALCON, 4 wheeler, 110 4 stroke, semi automatic with reverse, $550, (937)596-6622

BERNICE & Black Lab puppies, ready to go, just in time for Christmas, $50.

(937)448-0522 BOSTON TERRIER puppies, 8 weeks old. (2) Females $350 (937)726-0226 CHIHUAHUA puppies. (2) Make great Christmas gift.

Call for price. 1 male, 1 female. Born 10/16/11.

(937)658-3478 KITTENS, just in time for Christmas. FREE to loving homes.

(937)214-2701

597 Storage Buildings SIBERIAN HUSKY Pups, AKC, black/white, red/white, grey, pure white, blue eyes ready now or can hold, $500.

Text or call Wes, wesleyaparker@gmail.com.

(937)561-2267.

OFFICE TRAILER, 12 x 60. (3) Air conditioning units, bath with sink and toilet. $2500 OBO. (937)606-0918

800 - Transportation

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Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

We do...

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

Amish Crew

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AMISH CREW A&E Construction

583 Pets and Supplies

TONNEAU COVER, Aluminum, retractable, fits F-150, 6.5' bed. Fits 2005-2008 trucks. Locks, lighting connections, in nice condition. $350 OBO. (937)418-6336

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

635 Farm Services

577 Miscellaneous

RADIO, ANTIQUE, 1942 Philco floor model, AM/SW/police, $125 firm.

28" Schwinn balloon tire men's bicycle, 6 speed, $200. Overhead Projector, new condition, $75.

Epson NX110 printer/ copy/ scan, like new $75.

Toshiba 27" color TV, $50.

Cash only.

(937)773-7858

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899 Wanted to Buy STATION WAGON or SUV with a bench front seat (937)335-7295 Wanted junk cars and trucks. Cash paid. Get the most for your clunker call us (937)732-5424.

in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot VENDORS WELCOME

Amy E. Walker, D.V.M. 937-418-5992

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

Mobile Veterinary Service Treating Dogs, Cats & Exotics

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until December 31, 2011 with this coupon

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We will work with your insurance.

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DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?

937-489-9749 In Memory Of Morgan Ashley Piatt

670 Miscellaneous

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I’M SOLD

625 Construction

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Since 1977

CERAMIC TILE AND HOME REPAIRS RON PIATT Owner/Installer

655 Home Repair & Remodel

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

660 Home Services

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

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Emily Greer

630 Entertainment

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

Bankruptcy Attorney

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620 Childcare

660 Home Services

655 Home Repair & Remodel

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640 Financial

Too much stuff?

600 - Services

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

1982 FOURWINNS BOAT

588 Tickets 805 Auto RACE TICKETS, great gift! (2) for February 2012 Daytona 500 race. Great seats, Weatherly section with parking pass. Call (937)667-8287

2001 LINCOLN Towncar.

Runs good. Looks good.

150,000 miles. With drive train insurance. $3000 OBO, (937)492-4349.

18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861

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We have combined the area’s three most read classified sections into one website.

ONE website THREE publication’s classified advertisements!

To place a classified advertisement, please call (877)

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IN BRIEF ■ Tickets

Joe Thoma selling tickets Tickets for the B.I.G. Holiday Classic Thursday and Friday at Garbry Grymnasium are available at Joe Thoma Jewlers in Piqua.

On Thursday, Covington will play Russia at 6:30 p.m., followed by Piqua and Lehman at 8 p.m.

On Friday, the consolation game will be played at 6:30 p.m., followed by the championship game at 8 p.m.

Pre-sale tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults.

All tickets will be $6 at the door and passes will not be honored.

Tickets sold in Covington Covington boys JV and varsity basketball teams will play in the Buckeye Insurance Group Holiday Classic Dec. Thursday and Friday at Piqua High School.

In the opening round on Thursday, the JV plays at 10:30 a.m. against Russia.

There is no pre-sale for JV. All tickets will be $3 at the door.

The varsity will play Russia on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Pre-sale tickets are available at Joanie’s Floral Designs until Dec. 28.

Pre-sale tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults.

All tickets will be $6 at the door.

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Green, Thomas make Pro Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster.

Defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay (141), led by starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Baltimore (11-4), led by veteran linebacker Ray Lewis, have seven apiece for the Jan. 29 game in Honolulu, the NFL announced Tuesday.

The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals will both be represented by one player.

Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas made it for the fourth straight year.

Bengals rookie wide receiver A.J. Green was one of four wideouts selected to the AFC team.

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Piqua and Taylor Wellbaum are a different team this season

Alex Baker and Lehman Catholic will be shooting for two wins.

B.I.G. Classic tips Thursday Piqua hosts tournament

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When the fourth rendition of the Buckeye Insurance Group Holiday Classic gets underway Thursday at Garbry Gymnasium, there are several things that are a given.

The continuation of what has been a very competitive tournament between host Piqua, Covington, Lehman Catholic and Russia.

“It is a very evenly matched tournament where anybody can win,” Piqua first-year coach Heath Butler said.

And the records would indicate that, with three

of the four teams coming in with similar records.

Russia is off to a fast start at 6-1, Lehman is 3-3 and Covington and Piqua are both 2-3.

And as always, the big crowds will create a tournament atmosphere.

“We have had a few days off to celebrate the Holiday and we get to play a tournament on our home floor,” Butler said.

“There is no doubt with four local teams, the gym will be packed and it is a great environment for the kids.”

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Houston handles Lady Cavaliers Lehman shorthanded SIDNEY — Houston upped its record on the season to 7-4 with a 43-24 victory over the Lehman Lady Cavaliers in nonleague girls basketball action Tuesday night at Lehman.

The setback leaves Lehman at 2-6 on the year.

Houston now takes the rest of the holidays off, not returning to action until Jan. 7 at Russia.

Lehman is back on the court Tuesday at Bethel.

Lehman was shorthanded for the game, and was unable to stay with the Lady Wildcats.

The Lady Cavs were without leading scorer Lindsey Spearman, who is on vacation, and was also without Julia Harrelson, who was ill.

“We only had 10 players in all, five for reserves and five for varsity,” said

Lehman coach Gene Goodwin. “So we just tried to make the best of it.”

But Houston came out and dominated the first half, outscoring Lehman 11-5 in the opening period and 15-3 in the second for a 26-8 bulge at the half.

The Lady Wildcats had three players in double figures, led by Allison Roeth with 14.

Kristi Elliott added 13 and Bethany Reister 11.

Only three players scored for Lehman, and one of them, Kandis Sargeant, wound up with 17 of her team’s 24 points.

BOXSCORE Houston (43) Holthaus 0-1-1, Elliott 4-4-13, Roeth 6-114, Reister 3-5-11, Booher 2-0-4. Totals: 1511-43.

Lehman (24) Schmitz 2-0-4, Hatcher 1-1-3, Sargeant 6-5-17. Totals: 9-6-24.

3-point field goals — Houston: Elliott, Roeth.

Score By Quarters Houston 11 26 31 43 5 8 16 24 Lehman Records: Houston 7-4, Lehman 2-6.

Reserve score: Lehman 24, Houston 18.

Covington JVs compete well Hogston wins for Piqua VERSAILLES — The Covington reserve wresting team competed at the Versailles JV tournament on Tuesday and came away with four place-winners.

The Buccs were led by Daniel Jennings who placed first at 145 pounds with a 4-0 record.

Jennings opened with pins over Celina’s Brandon Roark and Lima Shawnee’s Chandler Kohlhorst before winning a tight 7-5 decision over Beavercreek’s A.J. Hewitt in the semi-finals.

In the championship bout, Jennings pinned Brookville’s Brandon Lingelfelter in the first period.

Matt Carder placed third for the Buccs at 120.

Carder opened with a first-round bye and a pin over Celina’s Travis Gibson before falling to Lima Shawnee’s Nik Moralez in the semifinals.

He then won his final two bouts with a pin over Piqua’s Trenton Dreer and a 12-7 decision over Austin Didier of Versailles.

Alex Fries (160) finished with a 4-1 overall record, but was forced to finish in fourth place since he couldn’t wrestle his

placement match due to hitting the five-match maximum.

Fries dropped his first bout to Celina’s Dustin Pease and then reeled off four consecutive victories.

He started with a 10-4 decision over Piqua’s Jerame Wright, then earned two pins, before concluding with a 12-1 victory over Brian Clack of Versailles.

Garrett Shafer (170) picked up a pair of victories to finish in eighth place, while Dustin Freeman (132) and Gage Looker (160) also competed well for the Buccs — Looker picking up a pin in his final bout.

Covington finished in ninth place overall, while Versailles finished 10th and Piqua was 11th.

Winning for Piqua was Eion Hogston (182), while Mike Clark (106) took second.

Brandon Gist (113) finished third and Trenton Druer (120) finished sixth.

Winning for Versailles was Andrew Smith (220), while Zach Elliott (285) took second.

Taking fourth were Austin Didier (120) and Mitch Didier 9220).

Finishing sixth was Brian Clack (170).

Brees breaks Marino’s NFL passing record New Orleans cruises to win over Atlanta NEW ORLEANS (AP) —Drew Brees broke an NFL passing record that stood for nearly three decades Monday night in a 45-16 rout of Atlanta.

Brees threw for 307 yards and four touch-

downs, the last a 9-yard strike to Darren Sproles that set the record with 2:51 to go.

It was Brees' final pass of the game and it gave him 5,087 yards passing — with one game left.

TROY — Troy coach Nathan Kopp wasn’t going to take the easy way out after a loss to Miami East.

Which was only fitting — nothing was easy for either team.

“I told the girls that there’s no magic formula for who loses a game sometimes. Sometimes it’s just whoever makes more shots,” he said.

One thing is certain — that formula for both teams includes plenty of defense.

Miami East (7-1) held Troy scoreless in the first quarter but struggled to find room for itself — but in the end, the Vikings’ height advantage in the post proved too much to overcome on both sides of the floor, and the Trojans fell 43-30 Tuesday at the Trojan Activities Center.

The Miami East defense held Troy (5-3) to 11 field goals thanks in large part to Ashley and Trina Current and Leah Dunivan in the paint.

The trio blocked five shots and altered countless others, both on the drive and while the Trojans were posting up.

"Sometimes it just comes down to making baskets and executing," Kopp said. "We were 11 for 40 from the field, 4 for 17 from 3 and 4 for 11 from the line. We just didn't make enough shots."

"We knew a lot of their offensive firepower comes from the outside," Miami East coach Preston Elifritz said. "That's not taking away from what (Tori) Merrell, (Shelby) Schultz and (Zechariah) Bond do inside. But knowing we could take away the perimeter, “I just told Trina, Ashley and Leah to stand up straight and not foul. And the girls played very, very well.”

But Troy's defense played equally tough early, and for the first 5:20 of the game, no one could put the ball in.

"I thought our defensive effort was good, especially in the first 12 minutes," Kopp said. "We limited them, we pressured the ball — we played hard.

The girls gave a great effort tonight."

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Miami East’s Ashley Current and Troy’s Tori Merrell eye a rebound Tuesday. first quarter, though, Abby Cash found Angie Mack open for a 3 on an inbounds play, then Mack put back her own miss on the next possession and the Vikings held a 5-0 lead after one.

Mack finished with a team-high 11 points and seven rebounds after being the only person to score in the first.

The Vikings built a 6-0 lead before Todda Norris fed Merrell inside for Troy's first basket with 6:35 left in the second quarter.

But then Norris set up Chelsey Sakal for a 3 and Kristen Wood hit two free throws to give Troy a 7-6 lead.

Mack scored on another putback to give the lead back to the Vikings, and the Current twins scored the next eight Miami East points as the Vikings built a 17-9 lead — and they never looked back thanks to a 31-22 rebounding edge.

"Our size just eventu-

ally wore them down," Elifritz said. "We were able to hold them to one shot pretty consistently."

Kopp wasn't about to use the Vikings' size as an excuse.

"Yeah, they're bigger.

But we just didn't make shots and they did," he said. "I thought we got some good looks, some looks we wanted.

“We just didn't make them. Less than 25 percent from 3, less than 33 from 2 — those numbers have to be closer to 60."

No matter how hard the Vikings tried to take away the perimeter, though, Sakal just kept hitting.

The Troy senior led all scorers with 12 points — all of them coming on Troy's only four 3-pointers of the game.

"Sakal can hit some 3s," Elifritz said. "She just kept backing up farther and farther whenever we came out on her.

“But in the grand scheme of things, we're willing to give that up and

rebound."

Emily Kindell scored eight points for Miami East — seven in the second half — Trina Current added seven points and four rebounds.

Dunivan scored six points and Ashley Current had five points and a game-high nine rebounds.

Wood finished with five points and Merrell had four for Troy. Schultz led the team in rebounding with five.

Both teams are back on the floor Thursday, with Miami East hosting Ansonia in a 1 p.m. start and Troy traveling to Tippecanoe at 7:30 p.m.

BOXSCORE Miami East (43) Emily Kindell 2-3-8, Angie Mack 4-2-11, Madison Linn 1-0-2, Ashley Current 2-1-5, Trina Current 2-3-7, Abby Cash 1-2-4, Leah Dunivan 2-2-6. Totals: 14-13-43.

Troy (30) Mackenzie Schulz 0-0-0, Chelsey Sakal 4-0-12, Todda Norris 1-0-2, Morgan Taylor 1-1-3, Zechariah Bond 1-0-2, Tori Merrell 20-4, Shelby Schultz 1-0-2, Kristen Wood 13-5. Totals: 11-4-30.

3-point field goals — Miami East: Kindell, Mack. Troy — Sakal (4).

Score By Quarters 5 18 26 43 Miami East Troy 0 9 18 30 Records: Miami East 7-1. Troy 5-3.

Reserve score: Miami East 57, Troy 36.

Gambles pay off for Purdue Boilermakers win Little Caesars Pizza Bowl DETROIT (AP) — Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush took the final snap, sprinted to the sideline and handed the football to coach Danny Hope.

"It's a moment that we've been waiting for the last three years," Hope said.

Perhaps empowered by getting a contract extension recently, Hope made the gutsy decision to go for two onside kicks in the first half and both gambles paid off for the Boilermakers in a 37-32 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday night in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.

"We were going to do a third one, but they changed the way they lined up," Hope said. "I'm serious."

In a game that seemed more silly than serious at times, 46,177 fans inside the home of the Detroit Lions were thoroughly entertained.

"It was a wild one,

that's for sure," Hope said. "There's a saying in football, 'We're all here because we're not all there.'"

The Boilermakers (7-6) almost didn't win despite having a double-digit lead for two-plus quarters.

Raheem Mostert returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, thirdstring running back Reggie Pegram scored the first two TDs of his career and Carson Wiggs made two field goals to give Purdue a 27-15 lead at halftime.

Wiggs also recovered one of his onside kicks, both of which he tapped toward a sideline after running at full speed as if he was trying to boot the ball deep.

"Two onside kicks really hurt us," Western Michigan coach Bill Cubit said. "We never got a break on defense in the first half."

Purdue had another 12-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but the

Big Ten team had to hold on for the win against the Mid-American Conference program.

The Broncos (7-6) got the ball with a chance to go ahead, but their comeback hopes ended when quarterback Alex Carder fumbled for his fifth turnover with just under 2 minutes left.

Ryan Russell forced the final fumble and Bruce Gaston recovered to seal the win.

"It was nerve-racking," Purdue linebacker Joe Holland said. "But as a defender, you want the game to come to you."

The Boilermakers played in a bowl for the first time since 2007, when they beat Central Michigan — also in Detroit.

Western Michigan, meanwhile, fell to 0-5 in postseason play.

"I thought we'd win and walk out of here happy," Cubit said.

Purdue's Akeem Shavers ran for a career-

high 148 yards on 22 carries, filling in for the injured Ralph Bolden, and was named the game's MVP. TerBush was 8 of 13 for 101 yards with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Gary Bush midway through the third quarter that put Purdue up 34-18. Robert Marve was 6 of 7 for 76 yards with a 1-yard scoring pass to Pegram in the first quarter.

Purdue defensive end Gerald Gooden had two of his team's four interceptions, and gave back one of those two turnovers back to the Broncos in a game filled with miscues and missed opportunities for both teams.

Western Michigan's star receiver, Jordan White, who drew at least one NFL scout to watch him, caught 13 passes — including a one-handed grab — for 249 yards and a score. He was given a sixth season of eligibility this year because of injuries.

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Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Saine follows his blockers for an eight-yard gain Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. The former Piqua and Ohio State standout is expected to see a lot of playing time this week when the Packers close the regular season against the Detroit Lions.

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Prep Schedule TONIGHT Bowling Piqua at Xenia Girls Basketball Versailles at Greenville Graham at Urbana THURSDAY Boys Basketball B.I.G. Holiday Classic Covington vs. Russia Lehman vs. Piqua Versailles Tournament Miami East vs. Anna Versailles vs. Brookville Graham at Xenia Girls Basketball Troy Christian at Bradford Ansonia at Miami East Newton at Tri-County North Wrestling GMVWA Holiday Tourney FRIDAY Boys Basketball B.I.G. Holiday Classic Consolation Game Championship Game Versailles Tournament Consolation Game Championship Game Newton at Emm. Christian Wrestling GMVWA Holiday Tourney SATURDAY Girls Basketball Fort Loramie at Versailles

lot of interest. As far as I know it (the championship game of the first holiday tournament) is the only time the two school have played (in boys basketball).”

Piqua is well aware they are the only school to not have won the tournament.

“For sure, it (winning the tournament) is a big

motivator for the kids,” Butler said. “That is something we have talked about. This group of seniors has been through some tough times and they deserve to have some good things happen to them. Just like they deserved to beat Butler.”

There is one stark contrast in the two teams in the early season.

Piqua is a very balanced team, with all five starters averaging between six and 10 points per game.

Guard Taylor Wellbaum leads the team, averaging 9.8 points, while Trae Honeycutt is coming off a 20-point game and averaging 9.2.

Jordan Feeser averages 6.4 rebounds, while Honeycutt grabs 5.8 per game and Ryan Hughes is averaging five boards a game.

Kindric Link is dishing out 3.4 assists per game.

“We have four or five different guys that score 20 on any given night,” Butler said. “When one of those guys breaks out and the other guys score, that allows to get into the 60s points wise.”

Lehman so far has relied heavily on the scoring of 6-3 senior guard Alex Baker and point guard Solomon King-White.

Baker averaged 23.8 points through the Cavaliers first five games, while King-White averaged 16.

“Alex Baker and Solomon King-White are two outstanding players who are both very capable of playing in the GWOC,” Butler said. “Baker is an outstanding 3-point shooter.

“Solomon King-White is great at getting other kids involved and when he does penetrate to the basket, he is very good at finishing.”

For Lehman and second-year coach Isaiah Williams, there is an added benefit of playing two games on the floor where the Cavaliers will play in the sectional tournament.

“It definitely gives us a great feel (for the floor).

We will not be shell shocked when we go to the sectional tournament,” Williams said. “Anytime you have four schools that close, it creates a lot of excitement.

“Playing Piqua is kind of a unique situation for us (because Piqua being Division I). I don’t know a lot about the history between the two schools.”

Williams feels like his

team took a step in the right direction Friday in a 54-50 loss to a good Versailles team.

“We are little below par with where we want to be, but the good news is we are 3-3. We definitely were closer to where we wanted to be Friday (a 54-50 loss to Versailles).”

And while Williams knows he has two scorers in Baker and King-White, he knows the Cavaliers have to expand on that to be successful.

“That is what it is, we have to get the other players more involved,” he said. “That’s why, once that happens, by the end of the year we are going to be a good team.”

Williams sees Piqua as a very different team under Butler.

“Piqua is a hard-nosed team who is buying into what their coach is teaching them,” he said. “They are winning a lot more games than they have in the past.

“We want to come in, play hard and get two wins.”

Just like the other three schools — and there will be plenty of excitement over the next two days before the champion is crowned Friday.

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Guard Treg Francis hit a game-winning 3-point shot against Fort Loramie and is averaging 10.1 points per game, while guard Corey Bremigan is coming off a 14-point game that sparked them to a win over Anna in the Raiders last game.

“Russia always has an outstanding team and they are playing well right now,” Craft said. “They basically play four guards and Brandon Wilson. He is playing really well right now and they always have a good team. We are going to have to be ready to play.”

The nightcap will feature just the second meeting in boys basketball between Piqua and Lehman.

The first was in the championship game of the inaugural B.I.G. Classic with Lehman rallying in the final minute to win.

“We have had a few days off to celebrate the Holiday and we get to play a tournament on our home floor,” Butler said. “There is no doubt with four local teams, the gym will be packed and it is a great environment for the kids.

“Lehman isn’t really a rivalry, even though there are kids from Piqua that go there. But, at the same time, it is a game with a

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The Buccs were in the championship game two years ago, before winning it last year. They will be trying to become the first team to defend its title in the tournament.

“The tournament has been held three years, with three different champions,” Covington coach Roger Craft said. “We would like to be the first ones to do that. You have four evenly matched teams. It just comes down to who can play the best for 32 minutes two nights in a row.”

Craft likes having the opportunity to play in the tournament.

“It is nice to get a couple games in during the break,” he said. “You have four local teams playing.

You have four schools within seven miles of Piqua, that is going create excitement.”

Covington started off 21 before dropping games to Miami East and Marion Local last week. The Buccs are led by 6-foot-5 junior Cole Owens, who is averaging 11.8 points per game.

“Obviously we were disappointed with the lost to Marion Local — and the way we played against Miami East,” Craft said.

“This is a good way to set the tone for the rest of the season.”

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‘10 CALIBER SXT, SIRIUS, ALUMINUM WHEELS ...............$ 13,947 ‘10 AVENGER SXT, POWER SEAT, SIRIUS, 30MPG ..............$ 13,977 ‘10 AVENGER SXT, POWER SEAT, 30MPG ......................$ 13,977 ‘10 AVENGER SXT, POWER SEAT, CHILI ZONE ..................$ 13,977 ‘10 CHARGER SXT, 3.5 H.O.V6, ALUM. WHEELS, CD ..........$ 16,985 ‘10 SEBRING LIMITED, V6, LEATHER, SUNROOF, SIRIUS .......$ 17,848 ‘10 CHARGER SXT, 3.5 H.O.V6, SIRIUS, FOG LAMPS, CD ........$ 17,940 ‘10 JOURNEY SXT, 3RD SEAT, 6 CD, REAR AIR ..................$ 17,964 ‘10 GR. CARAVAN SXT, 4.0 V6, TOW PKG., PWR. DRS./LIFTGATE .$ 19,940 ‘11 AVENGER LUX, LEATHER, 6.5 TOUCH SCREEN ..............$ 19,974 ‘11 PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START $ 19,977 ‘11 AVENGER LUX, 6.5 TOUCH SCREEN, LEATHER, SUNROOF....$ 19,980 ‘10 GR. CARAVAN SXT, PWR. DRS., REAR AIR, SIRIUS .......$ 19,980 ‘11 JOURNEY MAINSTREET, 3RD SEAT, 4.3 TOUCH SIRIUS RADIO $ 19,974 ‘11 JOURNEY MAINSTREET, 3.6 V6, U CONNECT, 3RD SEAT .$ 20,840 ‘11 CHARGER SE, BLUETOOTH, KEYLESS GO ..................$ 20,940 ‘10 GR. CARAVAN SXT, STOW-N-GO, PWR DRS. ............$ 20,940 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, PWR. DRS./LIFTGATE ...$ 20,960 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, LIFTGATE, PWR DRS. ...$ 20,985 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, REAR DVD, STOW-N-GO .$ 21,947 ‘11 CHARGER RALLYE, 8.4 TOUCH SCREEN, BLUETOOTH ......$ 21,970 ‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, SAFETY TEC PKG. ....$ 21,980 ‘11 JOURNEY CREW, 3RD SETA, 19” WHEELS, BLUETOOTH .....$ 21,980 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN MAINSTREET, REAR DVD, PWR. DRS. ..$ 21,988 ‘11 JOURNEY CREW, 3RD SEAT, 8.4 TOUCH SIRIUS RADIO .....$ 22,840 ‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, SAFETY TEC, 13,000 MI.$ 22,940 ‘11 GR. CARAVAN CREW, REAR DVD, PWR. LIFTGATE .......$ 23,854 ‘11 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, REAR DVD, BACK-UP CAM. $ 23,974

‘12 CALIBER SXT SALE PRICE

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

FOR 72 MONTHS

‘12 COMPASS LATITUDE

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

$19,295

SALE PRICE

$21,685

#1087

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

LEASE #1543

SAVE $3,903

SAVE $5,303

‘12 GRAND CARAVAN

ONLY $

$23,977

FOR 60 MONTHS

1,350

‘12 TRAVERSE LS

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

0% APR

$

$ #2206

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

‘12 JOURNEY

‘12 REGAL CXL 30 MPG

#1670

0% APR

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

$582

#2060

OR

SAVE $6,553

235

$

‘11 200 TOURING CONV. CLOSEOUT PRICE CLOSEOUT $21,477 PRICE • 30GB MyGig Media • Heated Seats • Remote Start • 5 Yr./100k Mile Warranty

FOR 72 MONTHS

‘12 MALIBU LS 33 MPG ONLY

‘12 CRUZE LS 35 MPG ONLY

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

$24,972

$23,705 GREAT AVAILABILITY!

#2033

‘11 200 LIMITED

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

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

‘09 HHR LS, 5-SPEED, CRUISE, ONE OWNER .......................$10,987 ‘08 UPLANDER LS, 7 PASS., CRUISE, 1-OWNER TRADE. ...........$11,967 ‘10 HHR LT, PWR. SEAT, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE. ...................$13,937 ‘10 COBALT LT, ALUM. WHLS., KEYLESS ENTRY, 2 TO CHOOSE ......$13,957 ‘07 AURA XR, LEATHER, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS .................$14,957 ‘09 MALIBU LT, CRUISE, KEYLESS ENTRY, 33 MPG ................$14,967 ‘09 LACROSSE CX, 6-PASS., PWR. SEAT, REMOTE START. .........$15,947 ‘10 MALIBU LT, 2.4 4 CYL., KEYLESS ENTRY, 33 MPG .........$15,967 ‘08 G-6 SPORT, SUNROOF, CD, REMOTE START, 18K MILES .$16,967 ‘08 HHR LT LEATHER, HEATED SEATS CHROME WHEELS, LOW MILES. $15,967 ‘08 IMPALA LT, LEATHER, CHROME WHEELS, HEATED SEATS .......$16,997 ‘10 MALIBU LT, POWER SEAT, REMOTE START, 16K MILES ....$17,957 ‘08 IMPALA LT, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, 19K MILES .........$17,967 ‘07 LUCERNE CXL, CHROME WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, 1-OWNER .$18,957 ‘11 IMPALA LT, SUNROOF, LEATHER, BOSE ..........................$20,987 ‘08 LUCERENE CXL, CHROME WHLS, HEATED SEATS, 27K MI.. ...$21,967 ‘07 CTS SPORT, SUNROOF, 18” WHLS, HEATED SEATS, LOW MI. ..$23,947 ‘08 ACADIA SLE, 7 PASS., REMOTE START, REAR PARK ASSIS .$25,967 ‘11 TERRAIN SLT, SUNROOF, LEATHER, 10K MILES..............$27,957 ‘08 SILVERADO CREW LTZ, 4X4, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS .$27,957 ‘09 ACADIA SLT, HEADS UP DISPLAY, 7-PASS., 1-OWNER .....$28,947 ‘08 ACADIA SLT, SUNROOF, LEATHER, HEADS UP DISPLAY ....$28,957 ‘10 SRX FWD, SUNROOF, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS ............$34,957

SALE PRICING

$21,830

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

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

SALE PRICE

$29,925

CARS • TRUCKS • VANS • SUVS

$25,554

#2002

‘12 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

MORE PRE-OWNED

SAVE $2,356

‘12 300C AWD SALE PRICE $41,657

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

#2009

SAVE $3,703

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

CHEVROLET • BUICK • GMC • CADILLAC

CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP

2596 W. St. Rt. 47 • Sidney, OH

2594 W. St. Rt. 47 • Sidney, OH

498-1124

492-8005

www.danhemm.com

www.danhemm.com

2242943

NO

BUMPER to BUMPER

‘67 CORONET 440, 4 DR., V8, BOUGHT NEW IN SIDNEY . . . . . . .$5,977 ‘03 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X2, 4 DR., SLT TRIM . . . . . . .$6,940 ‘03 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT, 85K MILES, 7 PASS. . . . . . . .$6,980 ’05 PT CRUISER LIMITED, CRUISE, ALUM. WHEELS. . . . . . . . .$8,957 ’03 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, SIGNATURE, LEATHER, SUNROOF . . .$10,840 ’07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS, 2 DR., SPORTY, 5 SPEED . . . . .$11,847 ’06 RENDEZVOUS CX, 3RD ROW SEAT, POWER SEAT, ALUM. WHEELS $11,957 ’04 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4, PWR SEAT, TOW PKG. .$11,957 ’08 PONTIAC G6, CHROME PKG., REMOTE START, SPOILER . . . . .$12,840 ’06 DURANGO SXT 4X4, 4.7 V8, CD, KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . .$12,985 ’10 COBALT LT, ALUMINUM WHEELS, PW, PL, CRUISE . . . . . . . .$13,957 ’07 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, LEATHER, REAR DVD . . .$13,987 ‘10 NISSAN VERSA S, 14,000 MILES, 31 MPG . . . . . . . .$14,920 ‘06 300 TOURING, LEATHER, ALUM. WHEELS, CD . . . . . .$14,985 ‘10 KIA SOUL+, BLUETOOTH CONN., I-POD, AUDIO . . . . . . . .$15,940 ‘07 COMMANDER SPORT 4X4, 3RD SEAT, REAR AIR . . . . .$15,947 ‘06 DTS, 6 PASS., CHROME WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, PARK ASSIST$15,967 ‘08 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, POWER DOORS/LIFTGATE .$15,977 ‘09 FUSION SE, ALUM. WHEELS, SUNROOF, CD . . . . . . . . . .$16,940 ‘10 SCION TC, SUNROOF, ALUM. WHEELS, 1-OWNER . . . . . . . .$16,967 ‘10 ACCORD LX-P, 4 CYL., AUTO., CD, ALUM. WHEELS . . . . . . .$17,965 ‘08 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, POWER DOORS, QUAD SEATS, REAR AIR .$19,686 ‘07 CRV EX-L, LEATHER, SUNROOF, 6-DISC CD . . . . . . . . . . .$20,947 ‘10 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING, STOW N GO, POWER DOORS $21,937 ‘08 LINCOLN MKZ, SUNROOF, LEATHER, CHROME WHEELS . . . . .$21,947 ‘07 STS AWD, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, 6-DISC CD, LOW MILES. . . .$21,957 ‘04 RX330 AWD, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, OLY 53K MILES. . . . .$21,967 ‘08 CHARGER R/T, HEMI, V8, NAVIGATION, CHROME WHEELS, SHARP! $23,847 ‘11 RAM QUAD CAB 4X4, 4.7 V6, ALUM. WHEELS, CRUISE, CD .$25,967 ‘10 VENZA FWD, LEATHER, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, 19K MILES . .$25,967 ‘09 BMW 328I, SUNROOF, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS. . . . . . . . .$26,957 ‘04 CORVETTE CONV., MAGNETIC RED, ONLY 9,900 MILES . . . .$29,988