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Vol. 121 No. 8
Sidney, Ohio
January 12, 2012
TODAY’S
Liability insurance goes up
NEWS
TODAY’S WEATHER
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INSIDE TODAY
County sees increase because of Kimpel case
Tax bills to be mailed Friday • Shelby County real estate tax bills will be mailed Friday to all property owners in the county. 4
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Basketball preview • The high school basketball season continues as Lehman faces Anna; Russia plays Houston; Botkins takes on Fairlawn and Fort Loramie and Jackson Center battle it out. 18
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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • John Douglas Dicke • Vonna E. Foser • Mark A. Pax • Christopher Lee Hoffman
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TODAY’S THOUGHT “Necessity does the work of courage.” — Nicholas Murray Butler, American educator (18621947) For more on today in history, turn to Page 12.
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Kiara Miller, 12, of Sidney, uses a bright pink umbrella to keep herself dry as she walks along Highland Avenue after buying a pop at Woody’s Supermarket Wednesday. Kiara is the daughter of Teresa Jenkins and Spencer Jenkins.
The Shelby County Commissioners are shaking their heads after learning that suspended Sheriff Dean Kimpel’s case is going to cost them in yet another way — with an increase in liability insurance. Commissioner Julie Ehemann has confirmed that the county will be realizing a 10 percent increase in liability insurance, in large part due to ongoing litigation involving Kimpel. “It’s based on history and claims,” Ehemann said. Former Sheriff Kimpel is currently awaiting trial in Auglaize County on sexual battery charges stemming from the alleged sexual assault of a former deputy, Jodi Van Fossen, at her home in Wapakoneta, and is also awaiting trial on charges in Shelby County that he misused the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG)
computer system. All are felony charges. Kimpel’s trial in Shelby County is scheduled for April 2-6 in Common Pleas Court. Kimpel stepped aside after Miami County Prosecutor Gary Nasal, special prosecutor in the case, requested that the Ohio Supreme Court suspend him pending the outcome of his cases. John Lenhart was then named interim sheriff and is running for the office in the November election. Ehemann said the commissioners had to increase appropriations for county liability insurance from $337,792 to $370,406. “I really don’t know what to say about it,” Ehemann said. “We are concerned about what could be coming” in the way of possible additional lawsuits and attorney fees. She said the board has not See INSURANCE/Page 3
Blast kills nuclear expert ‘Covert war’ plays out on streets of Tehran BY BRIAN MURPHY Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — It seemed a clockwork killing: Motorcycle riders flashed by and attached a magnetic bomb onto a car carrying a nuclear scientist working at Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility. By the time the blast tore apart the silver Peugeot, the bike was blocks away, weaving through Tehran traffic after what Iran calls the latest strike in an escalating covert war. The attack — which instantly killed the scientist and fatally wounded his driver on Wednesday — was at least the
fourth targeted hit against a member of Iran’s nuclear brain trust in two years. Tehran quickly blamed Israeli-linked agents backed by the U.S. and Britain. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton denied any U.S. role in the slaying, and the Obama administration condemned the attack. However, provocative hints from Jerusalem reinforced the perception of an organized and clandestine campaign to set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The day before the attack, Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz was quoted as telling a parliamentary panel that 2012 would be a “critical year” for
Iran — in part because of “things that happen to it unnaturally.” The blast killed Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, a chemistry expert and a director of the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the centerpiece of Iran’s expanding program to make nuclear fuel. Roshan, 32, had planned to attend a memorial later Wednesday for another nuclear researcher who was killed in a similar pinpoint blast two years ago, Iranian media said. “A heinous act,” said Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization of Wednesday’s bombing. See BLAST/Page 5
Tractor Supply Co. to open Sidney store Construction is underway on a new Tractor Supply Co. store in Sidney, the company's 76th Ohio location. Tractor Supply Co. is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States and has been operating in Ohio since 1948. Tnew Sidney Tractor Supply store will be located in a former grocery space at 1650 Michigan St., and will employ 12 to 17 full- and part-time team members. The store will include sales floor and support service space. A fenced exterior space will be used for storage and displaying items such as fencing, sprayers and livestock equipment. “Tractor Supply looks forward to being a member of the
Sidney business community,” said District Manager Jim Bach. “Sidney is a great fit due to part-time and hobby farmers, and horse owners in the area.” The contractor for the project, Marco Contractors, Ind. of Warrendale, Pa., began construction on Jan. 2. A completion date has been tentatively set for late March. Tractor Supply Co., listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as TSCO, operates more than 1,000 stores in 44 See TRACTOR/Page 3
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RENOVATION IS under way in a portion of the Sidney Plaza strip mall next to Arby’s Wednesday in preparation for opening of the Tractor Supply Co. store. The store will be opening in the former Pharm facility.
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call in the 3000 block of Cisco Road. -4:53 p.m.: fire alarm. Sidney firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of East Clay Street for a fire that involved playground equipment. The fire is under investigation. -4:07 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call in the 600 block of North Vandemark Road. -1:05 p.m.: accident. Paramedics responded to a traffic accident at Fair Road and Fairington Drive. -10:53 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 100 block of North Main Avenue for a medical call. 10:32 a.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 3000 block of Cisco Road for a medical call.
WEDNESDAY -4:18 a.m.: arrest. Sidney Police arrested Matthew P. Stansell, 26, at 939 Park St. on a grand jury indictment warrant charging receiving stolen property. -12:48 a.m.: warrant. Police arrested Kenneth A. Arnett, 25, 500 N. Vandemark Road, on a contempt of court warrant from Miami County. TUESDAY -11:12 p.m.: arrest. Police charged Ricky Sharp Jr., 20, no address given, with robbery and underage consumption of alcohol. -7:33 p.m.: warrant. David Ordean, 30, no address given, was arrested at 2009 Michigan St. for a probation violation. -4:53 p.m.: arson. Police charged two juveniles with arson of playground equipment and juvenile Sidney Police charged delinquency following an incident at 100 E. Clay St. Theodore A. Hufford, 50, 438 N. Miami Ave., with improper backing following a traffic accident shortly before 4:15 p.m. TUESDAY Tuesday in an alley in the -7:02 p.m.: medical, 300 block of East Court St. Sidney paramedics reOfficers said Hufford sponded to a medical call turned into the path of a in the 400 block of Jeffer- vehicle driven by Jeffrey son Street. Epley, 55, 1180 Kuther -6:21 p.m.: medical. Road causing non-funcParamedics were dis- tional damage to both vepatched to a medical hicles.
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Investigation continues VERSAILLES — The Darke County Sheriff ’s Office is continuing its investigation of the twovehicle crash that killed Mark Pax, 67, of Versailles Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigation indicates Pax was westbound on Long Road in his pickup truck approaching the stop sign at Reed Road when he entered the intersection and was struck by a semi-tractor trailer driven by Larry G.
Marrs, 63, of Piqua. Both vehicles traveled off the left side of the road, coming to rest in a grass field. The intersection is about one mile north of Versailles. Pax was pronounced dead at the crash scene and Marrs was transported to Wayne Hospital in Greenville by Versailles Life Squad where he was treated and released. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles.
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MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday morning, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Adam K. Layman, 27, 2887 State Route 66, Houston, $75 and costs and sentenced him to 15 days in jail on a domestic violence charge. He will receive credit for one day served and will be permitted to completes an anger/rage program in lieu of nine days jail. If fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the jail time may be reconsidered. • Darlene M. Ledcke, 55, 912 Buckeye Ave., was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail on a theft charge. The court suspended 20 days of the sentence and she will be permitted to be evaluated for mental health purposes in lieu 30 days jail. If fines and costs and restitution of $200 are paid in full, 10 days jail may be reconsidered. She was also placed on probation for two years or until all obligations with the court have been satisfied. • Gregg A Cable, 50, 726 Wapakoneta Ave., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail on an assault charge that was amended to disorderly conduct. If fines and costs are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered. • Sherry L. Banks, 42, 12519 State Route 362, Minster, was sentenced to 10 days in jail previously ordered for probation violations in a criminal trespassing case. She will be credited with seven days already served. For probation violations in drug-related cases, she was also sentenced to 54 days in jail previously ordered. The jail sentences are to be served consecutively. • David J. Hecker, 26, of St. Marys, was fined $1,000 and costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail on a drug abuse charge. The court suspended $850 of the fine and he will be permitted to continue and complete counseling in lieu of 10
Sidney Police are investigating the death Tuesday of Sidney resident John D. Dicke as an apparent suicide. COUNTY RECORD Police were called to 112 W. Bennett St. at 4:19 p.m. by friends of Dicke who told officers they found him dead by apparently self-inflicted hanging. Shelby County Coroner Dr. Fred Haussman said TUESDAY Wednesday his preliminary investigation indicates -2:27 p.m.: vandalthe death was self-inflicted. Dicke, a young man in his 20s, was transported to ism. Jackson Center Pothe Montgomery County Coroner’s office for an au- lice and a sheriff ’s deputy responded to topsy. Sticky Pit, 17500 State Route 274, where vanHOW MAY WE HELP YOU? dals had damaged a pop machine.
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days jail. If fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the sentence may be reconsidered. Charges of driving while under restrictions and a traffic code violation were dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. • Kenneth A. Arnett, 25, 500 N. Vandemark Road, Apt. 47, was fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail for driving while under a 12-point driver’s license suspension. He will be permitted to serve 12 days in house arrest in lieu of 12 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, 15 days may be reconsidered. • Robert Monnin, 42, 807 Sixth Ave., was fined $25 and costs for a traffic light violation. Civil cases Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. Bruce Meyer, 210 E. State St., Botkins, $5,288.41. Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif. v. Julie Amyan, 105 Island St., Jackson Center, $6,113.13. Nationwide Insurance Company, Columbus, v. Robin D. Shaw Sr., 585 Groveland St., Creve Coeur, Ill., $2,360.49. Dismissals Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Sherry and Ron Fickert, 132 Patterson Road. Houston. Judgment and costs have been fully paid. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Kati L. Wagner, 1199 W. Russell Road. Judgment has been satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Scott and Tiffany Bertsch, 504 Second St., Anna. Judgment has been satisfied.
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Coroner identifies man who died at Minster Machine MINSTER — Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag late Tuesday identified the victim of Tuesday morning’s industrial accident at Minster Machine Company as Chris Hoffman, 32, of Lakeview. Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon said his office dispatched Minster Fire and Rescue personnel to the company’s foundry operation on Seventh Street in Minster at approximately 5 a.m. Tuesday. Minster Fire Chief Dale Dues said the worker had been trapped under a piece of steel and had already been extricated by fellow employees as firefighters and rescue personnel arrived on the scene. Hoffman was transported to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys where he was pronounced dead.
Minster Machine spokesman Steve Kill, in a company statement, said the accident involved an overhead crane in the foundry operation. The company statement said Hoffman’s family and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration had been notified and that the company is cooperating fully with OSHA on its investigation of the incident. The company’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, the statement concluded. Kim Nelson, OSHA’s area director in Toledo, said Tuesday an agency compliance officer was en route to Minster to conduct an investigation. She said additional information will not be released by OSHA while the investigation is ongoing. Funeral arrangements for Hoffman appear on Page 3 of today’s edition.
Man’s death investigated WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Police Department is investigating the death of a 41year-old Wapakoneta man. According to reports, the police department received a phone call Monday at 12:59 p.m. from officials at Best Western Motel, Wapakoneta, in regard to a tenant who was not an-
swering the door. Upon arrival, the police found the body of Michael C. Butcher. Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag pronounced Butcher dead at the scene. The apparent cause of death was from an overdose of over-the-counter sleeping pills. The death remains under investigation.
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V E R SAILLES — Mark A. Pax, of Ver67, sailles, passed away at 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, as a result of an auto accident. Mark was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Mercer County to the late Oscar and Cordula (Post) Pax. Mark is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia (Swallow) Pax whom he married May 23, 1975; stepchildren, Deb and Jim Kauffman, of Arcanum, Cindy and Roger Wolfe, of Union City, Mike and Toni Burt, of Huntington, W. Va., Sandy and Anson Whelan, of Sadieville, Ky., Karen Burt, of Troy, Brenda Ganger and Nick, of Alanson, Mich., and David Ganger and Cherie, of Sidney; 21 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and two g r e a t - g r e a t grandchildren; brothers, the Rev. Ulric Pax, of Albuquerque, N.M., Francis and Joan Pax, of Coldwater, John Pax, of Camden, David and Marilyn Pax, of Celina, and Marvin and Jo Ann Pax, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Pax, of Celina. In addition to his parents, Mark is also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jennifer Pax; grandchildren, Brandon Ganger, Kevin
Burt and Nicole Burt; and brothers, Tom Pax, the Rev. Ray Pax and the Rev. Bart Pax. Mark worked at Pax Machine in Coldwater and owned and operated Pax This-N-That Gift Shop in Versailles for 22 years until his retirement. Mark served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He graduated from Immaculate Conception in Celina and Ohio Northern University. Mark was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and attended St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. Mark was also a member of the Versailles VFW. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, with the Rev. Frank Amberger as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. The family will refriends on ceive Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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at 4:30 p. m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at his home. He was born March 24, 1986, in Coldwater. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Douglas and Anna Dicke, of Ohio City; his mother and stepfather, Karen Jean (Webb) and Richard Stevens of Celina; his former wife, Holly (Minton) Dicke; one brother, Brian Nicholas (Amanda Moran) Webb, of Wapakoneta; half-sisters Jamie (Alonzo) Green and Bree Johnson, both of Ada, and Amber Borges, of Lima; his paternal grandmother, Virginia Dicke, of Ohio City; his maternal grandfather, James D. Webb, of Wapakoneta; his stepgrandmother, Twila Stevens, of Wapakoneta; and he was loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal
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PIQUA — Vonna E. Foster, 89, formerly of 1236 Marwood Drive, Piqua, died at 8:12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Koester Pavilion. She was born Dec. 23, 1922, in Piqua, to the late George Logan and Petete (Kerns) Stutsman. She married George O. Foster who preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Seger, of Piqua; two grandsons, Lt. Col. Todd Seger, U.S.A.F., Maj. Brad Seger, U.S.A.F.; four great-grandchildren and a sister, Marlyn Stewart, of Piqua. She was preceded in death by a brother, Doral Stutsman.
JACKSON CENTER — Christopher Lee Hoffman, 32, of Jackson Center, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 10, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, due to an accident at Minster Machine. He was born in Marion, on Nov. 12, 1979, to Jeff Hoffman, of Zanesville, and Debbie (Titus) Hoffman, of Arizona. Survivors include his fiancee, Amanda Wagner, of Jackson Center; a daughter, Ciera Hoffman; sons, Michael and Justin Hoffman; a stepdaughter, Cheyenne Wagner; a half sister, Tamara Mustard, of Marion, and his stepmother, Sharon Hoffman of Lakeview. He was employed at
Minster Machine as a foundry worker. He had bowled since the age of 4 and was a league bowler in St. Marys and had recorded a 300 game. Funeral services will be held at SmithEichholtz Funeral Home, Jackson Center, on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Sylvia Hull officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pearl Cemetery, Swanders. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed at w w w . s m i t h eichholtz.com
Parents plead guilty CLEVELAND (AP) — The parents of an 8year-old boy who died from Hodgkin lymphoma after suffering for months from undiagnosed swollen glands have pleaded guilty to denying him medical treatment. Monica Hussing, 37, and William Robinson Sr., 40, both of Cleveland, face up to eight years in prison at sentencing. They pleaded guilty Monday to attempted involuntary manslaughter in a lastminute plea deal before
their trial was about to begin. Willie Robinson collapsed at his home on March 22, 2008. Prosecutors say he had begged his parents to take him to see a doctor but was rejected. Hodgkin lymphoma is a highly treatable cancer. Hussing’s attorney, John Luskin, said his client took responsibility in the case but, given her education and background, didn’t realize the boy was seriously ill and was treating him with cold medication.
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yet seen figures on how much has been spent on attorney fees and will meet with the insurance consortium Jan. 17. She noted the meeting may be in executive session and that the sum may not be made public. Commissioner Jack Toomey said he is concerned about the increasing liability insurance and other expenses resulting from the Kimpel case. “It’s very discouraging, disappointing,” Toomey said of the increase. “It does come back to the taxpayers for someone else’s judgments.” “Liability insurance is bad enough” without increases, Toomey said. He noted the county decided to settle a suit filed by Van Fossen for $105,000 because “the cost if you don’t settle becomes so unreasonable.” Toomey is concerned about Kimpel possibly returning to office, which he could do if found innocent on pending charges. “I hope not; he’s taken the county down Mrs. Foster with him,” Toomey said. Commissioner Larry was a 1941 Kleinhans said “we don’t graduate of Piqua Central High School and worked at the former Crosby Drug Store in states. Tractor Supply Piqua. Co. stores are focused on A service to supplying the lifestyle honor her life will needs of recreational begin at 2:30 p.m., Fri- farmers and ranchers. day, Jan. 13, 2012, at The company also serves the Forest Hill Ceme- the maintenance needs tery. of those who enjoy the Arrangements are rural lifestyle, as well as being handled through tradesmen and small the Jamieson & Yannucci businesses. Funeral Home. Tractor Supply Co. Memorial contribu- stores are located in the tions may be made to outlying towns in major Hospice of Miami metropolitan markets County, Inc., P.O. Box and in rural communi502, Troy, OH 45373. ties. The company ofCondolences to the fers a comprehensive family may also be ex- selection of merchanpressed through jamies- dise for the health, care, onandyannucci.com. growth and contain-
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like the fact our liability premium went up because of somebody’s misbehavior. We have to defend these people. That’s crazy.” “We don’t mind if liability goes up because of an accident, but when it goes up because of this kind of situation, that’s harder to swallow,” Kleinhans said. Cheri Hass, of Downes, Fishel, Hass and Kim, LLP, a law firm representing the county, was asked how much the county has spent so far through the risk pool at Gallagher Bassett for attorney fees and other litigation and settlements from the Kimpel case. “That’s not public record,” she responded. “The risk pool is not a public entity. The position they would take is it is not taxpayer money.” “Depending on a county’s overall expenses, is that going to affect their liability? Sure, potentially,” Hass said. The county is still paying for Kimpel’s salary, along with that of Lenhart, while Kimpel awaits trial.
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Sidney Daily News,Thursday, January 12, 2012
OSU president laments scandal headlines COLUMBUS (AP) — The president of Ohio State University on Wednesday lamented that publicity over a football scandal overshadowed the univermany sity’s accomplishments last year, then drew more unwelcome attention when he compared the job of coordinating several university divisions to “the Polish army.” In a speech at a downtown athletic club, Gordon Gee called the scandal’s disproportional weight “a monumental shame.” “To subordinate the ingenuity of so many to the impropriety of a few seems to me an unjust proposition,” Gee said. “In truth, a series of unfortunate events in our athletics program has masked a remarkable year at Ohio State.”
The NCAA said last month that the Ohio State football team and new coach Urban Meyer will be banned from a bowl game after next season. The university also forfeited its 2010 season, including a Sugar Bowl win. The punishment followed a scandal in which players sold football memorabilia or traded them for tattoos. Gee rattled off the university’s top accomplishments, including a first-year retention rate for all students of 93 percent and retention rates for black and Hispanic students exceeding national averages for both public and private institutions. A few minutes later, in a question-andanswer session, Gee referred to the problem of coordinating 18 divisions
such as independent schools and colleges. “When we had these 18 colleges all kind of floating around, they were kind of like PT Boats, they were shooting each other,” Gee said. “It was kind of like the Polish army or something. I have no idea what it was.” As nervous laughter arose in the audience of a couple hundred listeners at a Columbus Metropolitan Club monthly forum, Gee said, “Oh, never mind, who did I embarrass now?” A moment later he said: “I’ll have to raise money for Poland now.” Gee did not apologize afterward, and stumbled a bit in responding to questions about the propriety of the remark. “Now if you’re going to say I was saying something bad about
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Civilian jobs to be cut DAYTON (AP) — A net total of 234 civilian jobs will be cut at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in southwest Ohio this year in a restructuring of the Air Force’s civilian workforce. Base spokesman Daryl Mayer says the Air Force announced Wednesday that it would eliminate 598 positions at the base. But Mayer says that number would be partly offset by the addition of 364 civilian jobs announced for Wright-Patterson in November. The Air Force said in a release Wednesday that it is trying to avoid layoffs as much as possible by encouraging voluntary separations and retirements through the use of incentive pay and early retirement programs. Mayer says some employees whose jobs are eliminated could be moved to other positions. He says the base has a civilian workforce of nearly 12,800 employees.
Poland, I’m not,” he said. “I could have used some other term, I guess, then.” Gee, 67, is one of the most successful university presidents in the country and has led five major public and private institutions over the past 30 years, including two stints at Ohio State as well as the head job at Brown, Vanderbilt and the universities of Colorado and West Virginia. But he has a history of verbal gaffes, such as last March’s comment, as the Ohio State memorabilia scandal deepened, that he had not considered dismissing football coach Jim Tressel. “No, are you kidding?” Gee said at a news conference. “Let me be very clear. I’m just hoping the coach doesn’t dismiss me.”
FSA offices may close COLUMBUS (AP) — The U.S. Agriculture Department wants to close five of its farm service offices in southwest and southeast Ohio. The proposed closings are part of a proposal to shut down nearly 260 offices nationwide. The agriculture department says its goal is to save $150 million a year. In southwest Ohio, the department plans to close its Montgomery County office and consolidate with the Preble County office. The office in Clark County will be consolidated with the Madison County office. Also on the list of closings are the farm service agency offices in Carroll, Meigs, and Perry counties. They too will be merged with offices in neighboring counties.
Tax bills to be mailed Friday Shelby County real estate tax bills will be mailed Friday and are due Feb. 14. A locked drop box is available at the front of Shelby County the Annex building. Payment may be made by check, money order or cash made payable to Linda S. Meininger, Shelby County treasurer. The treasurer’s office also accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards. The taxpayer is responsible for the convenience fee of 2.95 percent. The office is now able to automatically debit checking or savings accounts for payments, whether they are annually, bi-annually or monthly. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. The office is located on the third floor of the annex building at 128 E. Court St. The treasurer’s office makes every effort to
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Hundreds question experts YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — About 500 residents living near an oil and gas wastewater well that a seismologist has linked to a series of earthquakes responded Wednesday to presentations from Ohio state regulators with both boos and cheers. In a state investigation into a series of quakes in northeast Ohio, Columbia University seismologist John Armbruster has said that the injection of thousands of gallons of brine wastewater daily into an injection well at Youngstown almost certainly caused the quakes. His finding intensified the debate over hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, used to extract natural gas from underground shale, although the Youngstown well takes wastewater from all sorts of drilling in the oil and gas industry and the injection well differs from a drilling well in which fracking could be employed.
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SHELBY COUNTY Treasurer Linda Meininger (left) and Deputy Treasurer Chris Arnold, both of Sidney, put real estate tax bills into envelopes Tuesday. mail all bills to the responsible party. However, it is the obligation of the taxpayer to obtain bills if not received in the mail. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse the taxpayer from paying the bill or the mandatory penalty and or/interest. There is a reduction in property taxes for all
Ohio residents over the age of 65 as well as those who are disabled. It is called the Homestead Exemption Program and there are no longer any income levels. The application process is done in the Shelby County Auditor’s office. Any active military personnel are allowed an extension of time for
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s top election official is telling a bipartisan panel charged with reviewing Ohio’s constitution that the state must change the way it draws legislative and congressional districts. Secretary of State Jon Husted said in a letter Wednesday that the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission could put the state in the best position to have a proposal ready to go before voters this fall. The panel was convened to explore possible updates to the constitution. Husted said he wanted to work with the commission on a plan that would improve the current linedrawing process, which he calls partisan and dysfunctional.
payment of real estate tax and Manufactured Home Tax according to House Bill 390. An application needs to be completed. For more information, residents may call the treasurer at 498-7281. Taxes may be viewed at the office’s www.shelbyc o u nt y t r e as u r e r. c o m website.
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Warm winter = savings ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The warm, brown winter that has disappointed snow lovers in much of the U.S. has put more green in the pockets of state and local governments that had their budgets busted last year by the high cost of plowing and running roaring furnaces. Cities that normally spend millions on road salt, sand and snowplows are happily saving the money for other purposes. Some are even taking advantage of the mild weather to carry on with outdoor projects that would usually have to wait until spring. “There’s a sigh of relief,” said Chris Sagsveen, who manages road and bridge operations in Hennepin County, Minnesota’s most populous because it includes Minneapolis.
Sidney Daily News,Thursday, January 12, 2012
Van der Sloot pleads guilty LIMA, Peru (AP) — After Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday to the 2010 murder of a Peruvian woman he met at a Lima casino, his lawyer argued that the killing was tragically triggered by fallout from the very event that originally brought his client notoriety. The “persecution” suffered by Van der Sloot after the unsolved disappearance of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway five years earlier scarred him psychologically with a kind of post-traumatic stress disorder, defense attorney Jose Jimenez told the three female judges who are to sentence his client Friday. The young Dutchman has been the prime suspect in the Holloway case since she disappeared on Aruba five years to the day before the killing of the 21-year-old Peruvian woman, business student Stephany Flores.
With the evidence against him in the Peru killing strong, Van der Sloot entered a guilty plea Wednesday at his lawyer’s urging, hoping for a reduced sentence. “I truly am sorry for this act. I feel very bad,” the 24year-old defendant said, showing no emotion in a brief admission of guilt in fractured Spanish. He did not use the Dutch translator provided for the proceeding. Prosecutors are asking for a 30-year prison sentence under charges that carry a 15year minimum. Van der Sloot, physically imposing at well over six feet tall, bowed his head minutes later as his lawyer argued that he killed Flores in a “severe emotional reaction to extreme psychological trauma” related to the Holloway disappearance, “something he says he never did and for which no evidence at all exists.”
Crocodile visits Pope VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI received a rare, scaly visitor Wednesday during his weekly general audience: an endangered Cuban crocodile. Officials from Rome’s Bioparco zoo presented the 84-year-old pontiff with the young croc at the end of Wednesday’s audience. Zoo official Yitzhak Yadid held the iguana-sized reptile in his hands as Benedict looked on.
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Police car stolen INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A handcuffed drug suspect who stole and wrecked a police cruiser in northwest Indiana is still on the loose, but he did not take any loaded weapons from the car, authorities said Wednesday. William Francis Blankenship stole the car Tuesday from a local officer in the Porter County town of Kouts and then used the police radio to ask where to find the car’s cigarette lighter — and a key to unlock himself, police said. “There was a conversation between him and one of our officers,” Porter County Sheriff’s Sgt. Larry LaFlower said. The sheriff’s deputy did not tell Blankenship how to remove the handcuffs or use the cigarette lighter, and instead tried to talk Blankenship into pulling over and giving himself up, LaFlower said.
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PEOPLE PROTEST against Joran van der Sloot as they hold up an enlarged picture of his police mug shot outside San Pedro prison where his murder trial is held in Lima, Peru, Wednesday. Van der Sloot pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2010 murder of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman he met at a Lima casino who was killed five years to the day of the unsolved disappearance in Aruba of an American teen in which he remains the main suspect.
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Drug toll at 47,500 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two decapitated bodies were found inside a burning SUV early Wednesday at the entrance to one of Mexico’s most luxurious malls, feeding fears drug violence is infiltrating privileged realms previously thought safe. Police recovered the mutilated bodies before dawn off a toll highway at a shopping mall entrance in the heart of the Santa Fe district that’s a haven for international corporations, diplomats and the wealthy. The heads and a threatening message were dumped a few yards away, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Hours later, the government released a drug war body count recording more than 47,500 victims in five years, echoing independent death tolls tabulated by Mexican media.
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THIS IS an undated photo provided Wednesday by France 2 television shows French television reporter Gilles Jacquier, at an unknown location. Jacquier has been killed in unknown circumstances in Homs, Syria.
French journalist killed in Syria BEIRUT (AP) — A French TV cameraman became the first Western journalist killed in the 10-month-old Syrian uprising Wednesday, dying in a barrage of grenades during a government-sponsored trip to the restive city of Homs, officials and a witness said. The violence came just hours after President Bashar Assad made a surprise appearance at a rally in the capital, Damascus, joining thousands of supporters in a show of confidence as the conflict enters a dangerous and violent new phase. The killing of Gilles Jacquier, who worked for France-2 Television, was likely to become a rallying cry for both sides, as the regime and the opposition blame each other for a recent spate of mysterious attacks. The government blamed “terrorists” for Wednesday’s attack, which it said also killed
eight Syrians. About 15 journalists were on the government trip when they were hit by several grenades, according to Jens Franssen, who was on the tour. “At some point, three or four (grenade) shells hit, very close to us,” Franssen told the Belgian VRT network. Video footage posted on Youtube appeared to show the aftermath of the attack, with people frantically loading the injured into cars. There were pools of blood on the ground. The authenticity of the footage, however, could not be independently verified. A Dutch freelance journalist was also wounded in Homs Wednesday, although it wasn’t immediately clear if he was part of the trip. Jacquier, 43, was the first foreign journalist to be slain, Reporters Without Borders said.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney swept into South Carolina on Wednesday in pursuit of a confirming victory in the race for the Republican nomination, presidential buoyed by a second straight electoral triumph, bulging campaign coffers and warm words from the state’s pre-eminent practitioner of tea party politics. “I don’t want to be overconfident,” said the Republican front-runner. But increasingly, he was talking about his plans for challenging President Barack Obama in the fall, not his primary foes of the moment. Running out of time, his GOP rivals showed no sign of surrender. Newt Gingrich welcomed Romney into the first Southern primary state with a fresh attack on his business career and a new television ad painting him as a flip-flopper on abortion. Said former Pennsylvania
Hostess seeks bankruptcy protection NEW YORK (AP) — The maker of Twinkies, Sno Balls and Wonder Bread is trying to lose the fat. Hostess Brands is hoping to cut its high costs as it heads back into bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a decade. Hostess has enough cash to keep stores stocked with its Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and other snacks for now as it battles rising labor costs and increased competition. But longer term, the 87-year-old company has a bigger problem: health-conscious Americans favor yogurt and energy bars over the dessert cakes and white bread they devoured 30 years ago. Last year, 36 percent of Americans ate white bread in their homes, down from 54 percent in 2000, according to NPD Group. Meanwhile, about 54 percent ate wheat bread, up from 43 percent in 2000. Consumption of healthy snacks is growing, too. About 32 percent of Americans ate yogurt at least once in two weeks in 2011, for instance, up from 18 percent in 2000. “We’re less likely to be snacking on items that we shouldn’t be snacking on,” said Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst for The NPD Group, a consumer marketing research firm.
BLAST It added a tone of defiance. “We will continue our (nuclear) path without any doubt … Our path is irreversible,” said the statement carried on state television. The state news agency IRNA said Roshan had “organizational links” to Iran’s nuclear agency, which suggests a direct role in key aspects of the program. Another news agency, the semiofficial Mehr, said Roshan had been interviewed by inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency — which Iran has accused of placing its scientists in peril by including their names in public reports. Natanz, in central Iran, is the country’s main enrichment site. Officials said this week they were expanding some operations to an underground site south of Tehran with more advanced equipment. The U.S. and its allies are pressuring Iran to halt uranium enrichment, a key element of the nuclear program that the West suspects is aimed at producing atomic
Sen. Rick Santorum: “South Carolina is going to be different. It is wide open for anyone.” Texas Gov. Rick Perry drawled his way through a busy campaign day, displaying a Southern attribute that Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, could not hope to match. But after a solid win in New Hampshire, Romney got help from unlikely sources. Texas Rep. Ron Paul, who ran second in New Hampshire, chastised Gingrich and Perry for criticizing the front-runner’s experience as a venture capitalist whose firm acquired, slimmed down and then spun off existing companies, often earning large profits in the process. “I just wonder whether they’re totally ignorant of economics or whether they’re willing to demagogue just with the hopes of getting a vote or two,” he said, without mentioning anyone by name.
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THIS UNDATED photo released by Iranian Fars News Agency, claims to show Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, who they say was killed in a bomb blast in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday, next to his son. Two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic bomb to the car of the Iranian university professor working at a key nuclear facility, killing him and his driver Wednesday, reports said. The slayings suggest a widening covert effort to set back Iran’s atomic program. weapons. Uranium enriched ing its program is for peaceful to low levels can be used as purposes only and is geared nuclear fuel, but at higher lev- toward generating electricity els it can be used as material and producing medical rafor a nuclear warhead. dioisotopes to treat cancer paIran denies it is trying to tients. make nuclear weapons, sayThe years of virtual stale-
mate between Iran and the West appear to be shifting into a new period of heightened pressures and tensions. Russia strongly warned the West on Wednesday against any attack on Iran, saying it would upset global security. Military action would be a “grave mistake, a flagrant error” with far-reaching consequences for regional and global stability, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the ITAR-Tass news agency. “It could shake the foundations of the international system.” Tehran has accused Israel’s Mossad, the CIA and Britain’s spy agency of engaging in an underground “terrorism” campaign against nuclear-related targets, including at least three other slayings since early 2010 and the release of a malicious computer virus known at Stuxnet in 2010 that disrupted controls of some centrifuges — a component in nuclear fuel production. All three countries have denied the Iranian accusations.
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This Evening • Recovery International, a self help mental health group for adults of any age, meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Troy Miami County Public Library, 419 W. Main St., Troy. People dealing with fear, anger, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder or other types of mental or emotional difficulties are welcome. For more information, call (937) 473-3650 or visit www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St. • Shelby County Coin Club meets at 7:15 p.m. at First Church of God on Campbell Road. Meetings are open to anyone interested in coin collecting. There is a business session, program, awarding of attendance prizes for members, refreshments and a coin auction.
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Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited. • Parkinson’s support group meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Brethren’s Home, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. For more information, call (937) 5483188.
Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional “Twelve Step” programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. • Maplewood Grange will sponsor a euchre card party at Maplewood Grange Hall at 7 p.m. The public is welcome, and refreshments will be served.
Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Botkins, 9 a.m. to noon.
Saturday Afternoon • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Anna, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday Evening • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Saturday Night Trap Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 6:30 p.m., 10 birds. Program starts at 8 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public. • The SidneyShelby County Chess Club “Checkmates” meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.
Sunday Morning • Catholic Adult Singles Club meets for Mass in Coldwater and then movies in Celina. For information, call (419) 678-8691.
Sunday Afternoon • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Trap Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at noon, 10 birds. Program starts at 2 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public.
Sunday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.
Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823. • Parkinson’s Support Group, presented by the Grand Lake Health System in partnership with the Auglaize County Council on Aging, meets at the Joint Township Hospital at 2 p.m. For more information, call (419) 394-3335 or (419) 394-8252.
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It was January? Really? People take advantage of surprisingly warm temperatures recently by washing their cars at Auto Spa, 1612 St. Marys Ave. As snow, cold and more usual winter weather returns with a vengeance today, we can look fondly back on memories of our spring-like start to the new year.
When rentals become problems Dear Readcracked lens ers: Here are cover. I took more rental-car several photos responses from for documentareaders comtion. We fretted menting on the and worried column where a the remainder reader had to of our vacation. pay for damage Upon returning Hints to the roof of a the car, we rental car. The were notified of from renter said she damage the Heloise and that didn’t do the we damage, but the Heloise Cruse would be billed. company still I said we didn’t held her responsible. do it and explained • Fred T., via email, (with no mention of the says: “We had a similar photos). She left for a problem. A day after few minutes and rerenting a car, I noticed a turned with the same dent on the back fender answer. I stood strong near the taillight. I and asked her to go knew we didn’t cause check on the car’s rental this to happen, and record. Lo and behold, after looking carefully I this time she found that could see rust on the ex- this damage was listed posed area and a from a previous renter.”
• Pati, via email, says: “As most people have to have a credit card to rent a car, they should be aware that many credit-card companies will provide insurance for damage as part of renting the car with the card. This is unknown by many, and companies car-rental will not tell you, as they want to sell insurance to make money.” • Suzanne Cook of Prescott, Ariz., says: “The same thing happened to me, and I was livid. I did some research and found that this is similar to a scam. I challenged the ‘bill,’ using advice I found on several different websites. It also helped that I had a witness. I copied
that state’s attorney general’s office and asked for an investigation into the charge. Shortly thereafter, the company backed off and retracted the charge.” • Alan Pressman of Old Bridge, N.J., says: “I would contact customer service at the company’s main offices, explain the situation and seek resolution from there since she states that neither she nor the rental agent at origin checked the roof of the vehicle at the time of the rental. You also can check with your credit-card company and personal car insurance for reimbursement possibilities.” Seems this is more common than many are aware of. — Heloise
Registration deadline nears for free landscaping clinics at Botkins nursery BOTKINS — Kah Nursery, 17447 Pasco Montra Road, Botkins, will offer free landscaping classes beginning Jan. 21. Each session will run from 10 a.m. to about 3 p.m. A simple lunch of hot dogs or soup will be provided and attendees are welcome to take a lunch with them if they prefer. Registration for the Jan. 21 session is required by Jan. 18. To register, for any of the sessions, call (937) 5966206 or email info@kahnursery.com. The first session will be a design concept class with plant selection. Attendees are invited to take to class a picture of an area for which they would like suggestions. The group will discuss from a designer’s point of
• Art Study Group meets at 6 p.m. at CJs HighMarks. For information, contact Starr Gephart at 295-2323. • Women of the Moose meets at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Russell Road. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Christian Center, 340 W. Russell Road. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. Dorothy Love Retire• TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 ment Community, 3003 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, W. Cisco Road, will New Bremen. showcase its apartments Tuesday Morning during a special event • The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster Feb. 3. will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Attendees will be children 3, 4 and 5. served a complimentary Tuesday Afternoon lunch at noon in the • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at apartments’ Oak Tree Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Dining Room, and then Church, 120 W. Water St. tour the apartments and • The Springfield Regional Cancer Center in view a presentation tiSpringfield hosts a support and education group for tled “Dorothy Love … cancer patients and their families from noon to 1:30 What’s It All About?” p.m. The groups are free and open to anyone who Questions will be anhas a need for cancer education and support. For swered about services, more information, call (937) 325-5001. insurance, financial
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view what information is needed in order to choose the right plants for each landscape area. Participants need to provide a rough sketch of the area and length and width measurements of the bed. They should also have an idea of what maximum growth measurement they want to achieve. Having a photo of the house or area will also be helpful. This clinic will help participants to understand what goes through a designer’s thought process when selecting plant material. A clinic on Feb. 25 will cover proper seed handling, starting, storing, dividing seedlings, and what goes into the preparations for the pregreenhouse operations.
Attendees will leave with the information needed to start seeds at home. Registration is required by Feb. 22. The nursery will host open greenhouse days March 8 and 9. Staff will demonstrate transplanting, trimming, and starting hanging baskets. Children are invited to see how little plants get started. No registration is needed for these sessions, which will take place in the largest greenhouse. The clinic on March 17 will address proper
pruning, dividing and maintenance that is preformed in the early months of the year. Participants should dress appropriately to work among the bushes and trees outside for a good portion of the clinic. Registration is due by March 14. Annual plant design will be the topic of the April 21 session. Whether planning a container project or planting in the landscape beds, gardeners need to understand the balance and textures of building displays. Registration is required by April 18.
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costs involved and availability. Make reservations with Lu Ann Presser at 497-6542 by Jan. 26.
Genealogical group to meet The Shelby County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the First Church of God on Campbell Road. The program for the evening is “Show and Share” among the members. The public is welcome. Use rear door.
Tours & Presentation Dorothy Love...What’s it all about?
Attend this luncheon and get all your questions answered. Friday, February 3rd Complimentary lunch 12:00 p.m. Oak Tree Dining Room 2249433
• A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.
TROY — Registration for a six-week session of Brukner Nature Center’s Preschool Environmental Education Program (PEEP) will begin Jan. 22. The center is at 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy. The session runs from Feb. 21 through March 30. This program is for children ages 3 to 5. Students attend one day a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The fee is $45 for BNC members and $60 for nonmembers. For information, call (937) 698-6493.
Make your reservation by January 26st with Lu Ann Presser, 937-497-6542. Public welcome. 3003 W. Cisco Rd. | Sidney, OH
LOCALIFE LET YOURSELF TODAY • The Miami Valley Improvement Home Show opens today at Hara Arena in Dayton and runs through Sunday. Hours today and Friday are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for anyone 12 or older. Parking is free. For information, visit www.haracomplex.com. FRIDAY • The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, offers a free movie at 7:30 p.m. The movie stars Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau. For information, call (937) 339-0457. • The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 Kettering Health Network SuperPops Series offers “Three Phantoms in Concert” tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. The best Broadway tunes for men’s voices performed by the best Broadway leading men. Tickets: $23 — $76; available by calling (888) 228-3630 or by ordering at www.daytonphilharmonic.com. • The Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima hosts Friday Nights in the City Club at 5:30 p.m. The event features
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live regional music, unique hors d’oeuvres and a full cash bar. SUNDAY • View from the Vista at Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, from 2 to 4 p.m. offers birdwatchers the opportunity to mingle and collect data for Project FeederWatch, an international citizen science project under the guidance of Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Free. (937) 698-6493. • The Dayton Art Institute and the Human Race Theatre Company team up to offer a special program about artist Mark Rothko at the institute in Gallery 201 at 2 p.m. Dayton Art Institute Associate Director Jane Black will discuss Rothko’s life and work, and the cast of “Red,” a play about Rothko currently running at the Human Race, will present a brief excerpt from the show. Free, but reservations are required. (937) 5120152. WEDNESDAY • Homeschool Nature Club at Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, from 2 to 4 p.m. will feature bird watching. $2.50 for center members; $5 for nonmembers. Register at (937) 698-6493.
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GGs to return for local concert at Dorothy Love Dorothy Love Retirement Community, 3003 W. Cisco Road, will present The GGs (Grandmas and Grandpas) in concert Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Amos Community Center on the Dorothy Love campus. This event, which is part of the annual Variety Series, is free and open to the public. Rewill be freshments served. In March 1994, four Darke County friends met. Their common interest was music. Even though this meeting was on a cold winter’s night, they brought their instruments and enthusiasm and began singing and playing music going from one familiar song to another and quickly deciding that they would meet again. Soon they were playing not only for their own enjoyment, but for others’, as well. The members of this group have changed over the years, but they still have the same love for music. The group became known as the GGs, because they were all grandparents and the name just seemed to fit. The group’s music is a mixture of instrumental and vocals. They play a
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DOROTHY LOVE Retirement Community will present The GGs in a free concert in its Amos Community Center Jan. 21. The band plays an eclectic mix of musical styles on a variety of folk instruments. variety of music, includ- Famous Amos, has a va- at festivals, church funcing folk, gospel, country, riety of jokes to share. tions, nursing homes, some sing alongs, a John Small, Janice’s schools, banquets, clubs, touch of bluegrass and husband, completes the sororities, fairs, picnics some “homemade” songs. group as sound techni- and parties. Many miles The members of the cian. have been traveled over GGs are Ed Gehret, The members of the the 18 years of performbanjo, harmonica and GGs all have farming ing. vocal; Tony Gehret, vo- backgrounds, plus a vaThe GGs’ mission is to calist, acoustic and bass riety of other professions help the audience enjoy guitar; Joyce Munchel, which includes factory and to reminisce, hum or hammered dulcimer and employees, grade school sing along, do a little toe percussion instruments; teacher, secretary/sales tapping, share a smile Janice Small, vocalist, clerk/crafts instructor, and enjoy the entertainmountain dulcimer and music and orchestra ment. autoharp; and Becky teacher, construction For additional inforWulber, fiddle. Wulber’s and plumbing. mation, contact Lu Ann husband, Ron, known as They have performed Presser at 497-6542.
United Way awards Date set for Hocking special project grants Hills annual winter hike
HIKERS CROSS a bridge in Hocking Hills during last year’s winter hike. to borrow a flip video camera, Raymore and the experts at the Hocking Hills Tourism Association have compiled the following tips for winter hikers: 1. Stay on the trail. Hocking Hills naturalists report that accidents only occur when hikers leave the trail. 2. Choose the right footwear. If your feet are cold, your whole body will be cold. Wear waterproof hiking boots designed for cold weather that offer good traction in snow and ice. Keep metal cleats in your backpack and attach to your boots if you encounter ice on the trail. 3. Wear multiple pairs of socks — as many pairs as you can comfortably fit with your boots on. You can always take some off if you get too warm. Carry extra dry socks in a waterproof bag in your backpack, just in case. 4. Use trekking poles or cross country ski poles for extra stability. 5. Stay hydrated. Pack water in your backpack. Energy bars are another good idea. 6. Cover your hands and face. A ski mask covers your entire face, or can be rolled up to just cover your head and ears. Wear insulated gloves and carry an extra dry pair. 7. Layer your clothes. While hiking you may become warm. Multiple layers allow you to remove items as needed. If
possible, carry extra, dry, thermal underwear in your backpack. 8. Know the weather forecast and trails. Carry a compass, map and cell phone with you. Your cell phone may not work in all areas, but it’s a good idea to have one. A hand-held GPS unit is also a great idea. 9. Don’t hike alone. It’s always more fun with friends. If you must hike alone, be sure to tell someone where you are hiking and what time you expect to finish. 10. Don’t forget your camera. Winter in the hills provides dramatic scenery. Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Hocking Hills offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences with plenty of activities. Admission is free. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns. In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills is the zipline capital of the Midwest, with 50 ziplines being offered via three distinct guide services. Unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, spas and more add to the allure of the Hocking Hills as the perfect place to unplug. Complete traveler information is available at www.1800Hocking.com or (800) 462-5464.
tion of funding from the prior year’s campaign is set aside for this purpose. For this fiscal year, $50,000 has been budgeted. During the first three quarters of Special Project payments, the United Way has funded 13 programs with $27,098. The Special Projects Committee meets quarterly to review grant applications. The next meeting in which projects will be reviewed is the March 21 Board of Trustees meeting. The deadline for submitting applications to be reviewed at that meeting is March 2. Only charitable 501(c)3 organizations may apply. Grant applications are available at 121 E. North St. or by calling 492-2101.
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LOGAN — Jan. 21 is the date for 2012 annual winter hike in Hocking Hills. The six-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave draws thousands of hikers each year to experience southeast Ohio’s most spectacular scenery. The hike features continuous starts from 9 to 11 a.m. Hot bean soup is served midway at Cedar Falls for a donation and a shuttle bus will return hikers from Ash Cave to the parking lot at Old Man’s Cave. Hikers are advised to wear layered clothing and good traction footwear, as snow and ice can make the trail slippery. They’re also encouraged to take a camera to record the region’s winter beauty and to post those pictures and videos to Facebook and Twitter. With the Hocking Hills’ offering of everything from an easy hike through Ash Cave to more lengthy treks like the annual winter hike and the region’s many other gorgeous rock formations - it is among the Buckeye State’s most popular winter destinations. “So many people make New Year’s Resolutions that include getting in shape or enjoying life more, there’s nothing better than a Hocking Hills hiking getaway to help them achieve those goals,” said Hocking Hills Tourism Association Executive Director Karen Raymore. “Winter is a truly magical time in the hills and with a little preparation, visitors will enjoy a dazzling winter wonderland marked by soaring cliffs and gorges and waterfalls that freeze into beautiful crystal formations.” In addition to recommending that hikers stop by the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center for trail maps, travel suggestions and
At the December meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Shelby County United Way, three additional grant applications were reviewed and approved. This means four grants were approved during this past quarter. Grants were awarded to the following: • Compassionate Care of Shelby County — $2,500 to assist in the purchase and upgrade of its dental X-ray equipment to digital. • Sidney-Shelby County Health Department — $2,488 to purchase 52 infant car seats for lower-income families. • Shelby County Family and Children First Council — $2,000 to purchase books for its Read-
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Anna Endowment Fund applications available ANNA — The village of Anna Endowment Fund is accepting applications for grants. Eligible applicants must be charitable, educational or benevolent organizations whose activities are conducted within the village of Anna. The fund was established in December 1995 as a result of a $250,000 donation by the Honda of America Anna Engine Plant. This money has been invested for the purpose of generating income which will be used to benefit village residents. Since its inception, the fund has distributed more than $165,000 in grant monies for various projects within the village. A distribution committee comprises five residents representing various organizations in the village to manage the fund and distribute income generated by the fund. The current members are Ron Dunn, Karl Ehemann, Kurt Ehemann, Linda Glessner
and Dustin Murphy. The fund is a nonprofit, charitable organization which has been established as a component fund of the Troy Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to enhance the quality of life of village of Anna residents through education, charity and benevolence, and to lessen the burdens of government. Grant-making policy and specific grant decisions are made by the distribution committee at the beginning of each calendar year. The size and number of grant awards are directly related to the amount of income available each year, the applications received and the discretion of the committee. Grants are intended for projects which: • Encourage more efficient use of resources and promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and the elimination of duplicated services.
• Test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques in the solution of important problems within the village. • Could not be accomplished with other sources of support. • Promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community affairs within the village. • Strengthen nonprofit agencies and institutions by reducing operating cost, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management. Grants are awarded on the basis of the project’s ability to present a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the village, to support established organizations for special purposes and to generate matching funds. Grant requests should be submitted in writing upon an application form available from the distribution committee. Each application received will be reviewed
Sponsored brick pavers offered for walkway BOTKINS — The Botkins Beautification Club is offering a sponsorship opportunity in the Memorial Walkway located in the park area at the corner of West South and South Main streets. The park area, currently in the design and fundraising stages, will feature a meandering brick paver path. The path will make its way through garden plantings, around a sculpture, past shade trees and benches, under a neoclassic hexagon open shelter and finally to the black granite veteran wall area covered by a Greco pergola. Orders are currently being taken for engraved brick pavers that will become a permanent part of the Memorial Walkway. These pavers can be purchased by individuals, groups, clubs and businesses. They can be
purchased in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone special, to memorialize a family or in recognition of a club or business. These pavers are available in two sizes. The 4-by-8-inch paver can hold three lines of engraving with 20 characters per line and is $50. The 8-by-8-inch paver can hold six lines of engraving with 20 characters per line and is available for $100. Payment and the order form can be mailed to Botkins Beautification Club, c/o Angie Woodruff, P.O. Box 372 , Botkins, OH 45306. Order forms are available at the Botkins village office, Botkins Library, Botkins post office and by calling Woodruff. A certificate can be sent to the recipient being recognized by the gift. Indicate “gift” on the bottom of the order form.
carefully. The committee may request more detailed information from an applicant and arrange a meeting, if necessary. Personal presentation of grant requests by applicants generally will not be accommodated due to time constraints. Organizations interested in applying for a grant should contact Karl Ehemann at 3947482 or any member of the committee. The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 31. The distribution xommittee can assist in determining eligibility for grants and clarification on the application process. Persons interested in making donations to the principal of the fund are encouraged to do so by contacting the Distribution Committee at P.O. Box 522, Anna, OH 45302. The fund is a 501(c)(3) ANNA — The Anna FFA parliamentary proceorganization enabling all dure team recently competed at state competition. donations to be tax deIn the contest, teams run a proper business ductible. meeting by demonstrating correct parliamentary procedure. They placed in the top eight out of 20 teams in the state. The varsity team consisted of Craig Berning, Kasia Krauss, Devon Alexander, Kyle Baumer, Dominic Altstaetter, Gabrielle Buehler, Crystal is a page in the track Schmeising and Lukas Wenrick. The team took first place in subdistrict and disprogram acknowledging those who are being hon- trict competition in November. ored that year and announcements are made during the day recognizing those people. This is another way that Anna residents can honor students, alumni and othANNA — Kindergarten screening will be held at ers. Anna Elementary School March 14 and 15. For more information A packet of registration materials will be sent or to make a donation, out in February. contact Locker on his Children must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. cell at 726-3318 or at 1 to enter school. Anyone whose child is eligible and school at 394-2011, ext. has not contacted the school to get on the mailing 215. To mail a donation, list should call 394-2584, ext. 200, as soon as possiinclude the name of the ble to receive a packet. person or group to be honored and send along with a check or money order to Randy Locker, c/o Anna High School, 1 McRill Way, Anna, OH SWANDERS — A reorganization meeting of the 45302. Franklin Township Zoning Board of Appeals was held Jan. 2. Elected chairman was Ned Davison and vice chairman, John Huecker. The secretary is Sue Howell. genuinely concerned for someone who is less fortunate. Do whatever you can to help, because this way you will both feel better. YOU BORN TODAY In many ways, you’re quite unusual. In one way, you are serious, hardworking, responsible and reliable. You care about your good name. And yet, you also can be whimsical, humorous and unpredictable. (Although you never let others doubt your ability.) An exciting year awaits you because you are at the beginning of a fresh, new cycle. Open any door! Birthdate of: Frances Sternhagen, actress; Orlando Bloom, actor; Robert Stack, actor. *Great options with low rates
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Hurdles honor students, alumni BY KATHY LEESE ANNA — Anna residents have an opportunity to show their support for the Anna track program by purchasing a hurdle and at the same time, they can honor a student or an alumnus. Randy Locker, Anna’s head girls track coach and an teacher, is working together with the Athletic Boosters to raise money to pay for hurdles for the high school track program. The hurdles, which need to be upgraded, are not inexpensive, according to Locker, who came up with the idea for hurdles that honor students and alumni.
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“I proposed to (the Athletic Boosters) that we start a program to help offset some of the cost,” Locker said. “I put an article in our school newsletter offering the opportunity for people to honor someone or some group that has been part of our track program over the years.” Locker, who will go into his 32nd year as head coach this spring, said, “My wife and I had all four of our kids go through the Anna track program. It meant a lot to them and helped them realize that being in shape is something they wanted to continue. Because of this, my wife and I donated a hurdle
to honor each one as a way to kick start the program.” Locker’s children, all grown, are Katie (Locker) Elsass, Kevin, Kirk and Kreg. Locker is hoping area residents will want to purchase a hurdle to honor a student, alumnus or a group. Locker said residents can donate $50 toward a hurdle. The hurdle will then include the name of the athlete or group being honored and can include a championship team, state relay team or others who the donor wants to honor. Currently, each spring at Anna High School’s track invitational, there
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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Friendships are very important to you today because you feel very tender to others. If you can help someone close to you, you definitely will. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some of you will develop a crush on a boss or an older authority figure today. You seem to be looking at people in an idealized way. (This is fun to do, but not very realistic.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places. Visit gorgeous architectural buildings, university campuses, pristine parks, museums and galleries. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You feel sympathetic to someone today, and this could cloud your judgment if you have to decide how to share
something. It’s good to be caring, but you need to have a healthy self-interest as well. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Relations with partners and close friends are warm and dreamy today. You see others in the best way; you see their admirable traits and not their faults. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’ll find it rewarding to help a coworker today. You’ll feel good about being able to help someone at work, because Virgo is the sign of service. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Dreamy romance appeals to you today. This is an easy day to fall in love with someone. Parents will adore their children. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Feelings of sympathy for a family member will encourage you to be helpful to others today. Possibly, you are the family member that everyone else is helping. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Writers easily can write poetry and fiction today because their imagination is highly charged! Others will spend time daydreaming
and conjuring up fantasies. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) If shopping today, you will be tempted by something elegant and extravagant. This is not something you do very often, but you do like quality, and you like labels. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Others might see you in idealistic terms today, or someone might even overidealize you. This might feel good, but on the other hand, it’s pretty tough to live up to, isn’t it? PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’re kind and sensitive, and today in particular, you feel
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Editor: Meghan Bennett Reporters: Meghan Bennett Julia Harrelson Colleen Kinninger Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder
Issue #15 - January 12, 2012
Eye-opening experience BY: JULIA HARRELSON On January 22, the Lehman Pro-Lifeguards will make their annual trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the March for Life. This event recalls the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade case which legalized abortion in the United States 39 years ago. Lehman’s Pro-Life club organizes the trip each year, making it very clear that it is a not a sight-seeing trip, but rather a pilgrimage. Pro-Lifeguards President Colleen Kinninger, a four time veteran of the March, explained the whole agenda. “First we go to the pro-life vigil at the Shelby County Courthouse. Then we get on the bus and drive overnight. When we arrive in Washington, we go to the Youth Mass and Rally. It’s the best! We have the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrate Mass. There are Christian bands and we get to hang out with thousands of Catholics. Next we walk the March. We then go to the mall to eat, and head home.” Other Pro-Lifeguard members shared their past experiences of the March. “It’s awesome! It is the coolest thing ever,” said senior Emily Pax. “I think everybody should go.” Sophomore Grace Frantz agreed, “It was really cool to see so many different people from around the country fighting for the same thing.” “This trip teaches a person about how many people value the sacredness of life,” said senior Logan Monnin. “It’s an eye-opening experience.”
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Crazy for musical !! BY: COLLEEN KINNINGER It’s time to break out your singing voice and dancing feet; musical season is starting! There was great anticipation for what the musical was going to be this year, so when the announcement was made, people were mostly happy to not have to wait anymore. This year’s musical is entitled Crazy for You. The songs in the musical, written by George and Ira Gershwin, including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Embraceable You,” “I’ve Got Rhythm,” and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” The musical stars Bobby Child, the son of a wealthy banking family. He is sent by his mother to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on an old theater that is bankrupt. What he is not expecting is that when he arrives in Nevada, he falls instantly in love with the theater owner’s daughter, Polly Baker. He then changes his mind about wanting to close the theater. He decides to pose as Zangler, a famous show producer, saying that he has come into town to put on a show to raise money to save the theater (and win Polly’s love). Things get complicated when Bobby’s mother arrives in Nevada along with the real Zangler! The show has a happy-ever-after ending, but getting there is all the fun! There is a parent information meeting on January 9. Auditions will be held January 16, 17, and 18, with the show being performed April 19, 20, and 21. Whether you like to sing and dance, be backstage, or just sit and enjoy the show, this year’s musical has something for every person at Lehman.
“Siete Veramenti Apprezzato”
BY: MEGHAN BENNETT Lehman Catholic High School has much to be thankful for as we enter this New Year. This is due to the generosity of the school’s donors and sponsors. As a token of our appreciation, Lehman will be honoring these individuals at the 2012 Foundation Dinner. This banquet is our way of saying, “Siete vermenti apprezzato” or “You are appreciated.” This years’s dinner will be held Saturday, January 28. The evening will begin with a Celebration Mass in the Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel on campus at 5:00 p.m. Father Daniel Hess, Lehman’s chaplain, will serve as the celebrant. Following Mass, there will be a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m., with dinner following at 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for the evening is Eddie George. George was a Heisman Trophy Winner while playing football for The Ohio State University and is a former running back for the Tennessee Titans. In 2011, George was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He is married with two sons and currently calls Tennessee his home. Lehman Development Director Scott Greve is looking foward to the event with great anticipation. “The Foundation Dinner is an opportunity for Lehman to say ‘thank you’ to all of our donors for their dedication and support of the school,” said Greve. “Without these people, this school would not exist.” Lehman High School is truly the great educational facility it is because of the sacrifices and leadership of our donors and sponsors. They are the reason why students are able to have such a positive experience.
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On January 28, over 60 Lehman students will be traveling to Greenville High School to participate in the Ohio Education Music Association (OMEA) Adjudicated Event. This means that students do not compete against other students, but perform in front of a judge for a score. “I” is the highest score you can achieve and means superior. “II” is excellent, “III” is good, “IV” is fair, and “V” is poor. In order for a student to enter this event, their teacher must be a member of OMEA. The song you perform must be one that is in the OMEA list of accepted songs, which are mostly classical. There are three levels of skill: A is the most difficult, B is easier, and C is the easiest. Almost everyone in band at Lehman has been assigned to an ensemble. This year, there are nine trios, one quartet, one quintet, and a percussion sextet. “Last year was fun, but we should play much better this year. It should be pretty stellar,” said sophomore Millie Cartwright. She is in a trumpet trio with seniors Logan Monnin and Natalie Davis. Their trio is in Class B and playing “Square Dance and Round.” Even though performing a solo is optional, there are eight instrumental students who are taking up the challenge. They are Emily Pax, Sarah Gravunder, Grace Jackson, Alia Whitney, Ethan Jock, Jake Watkins, Josh West, and Adam Link. Pax will perform two solos - piano and flute; Jock will perform two solos - french horn and tuba; and Whitney is attempting three solos - flute, snare drum, and bassoon. Vocal students could choose to do a solo or an ensemble. There are ten choir soloists and six of them are also in an ensemble. There are six ensembles - three trios, one quartet, one quintet, and a sextet. Sophomore and first time participant Elaina Snyder, is singing “In Time of Silver Rain” with fellow sophomore MaKenna Cabe and junior Sarah Cabe. She said, “It’s a really beautiful piece. We are really excited to compete!” Let’s wish all of our Lehman participants Good Luck as they use their God-given talents to the fullest!
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DR. WALboyfriend LACE: I’m rewasn’t buckled sponding to the up. An inquiry girl who was into the crash put under a lot revealed that of pressure to he was legally be a party girl. drunk. So far she has The night of said no, but her the crash, I resolve was ’Tween made my mind weakening that my 12 & 20 up thanks to her party days were Dr. Robert best friend, who over. I got my Wallace has her congrades back in vinced she’s order, received missing out on a lot of my college degree and fun and good times. I’m I’m now teaching third glad you encouraged her grade. I met a wonderto follow her heart in- ful guy in college who is stead of her head. Sev- now my loving husband eral years ago, I was in and father of our 3the same situation. For year-old daughter. a while I fought the Every night I say a urge to party, but the prayer of thanks for peer pressure to join in helping me through a the fun was overpower- wild and troublesome ing. At first, I had a part of my life. spectacular time. I exI hope my confession perimented with alco- will encourage teens to hol, tobacco and drugs trust their moral convicand had my first sexual tions when the wild life experience. My grades beckons them. It might started dropping and appear exciting, but in my desire to attend col- reality, it’s depressing lege started to vanish. and lonely. I know. I’ve After one night of been there and done heavy partying, my best that. — Nameless, friend and her boyfriend Pomona, Calif. got into an automobile N A M E L E S S : accident. My best friend Thanks for your messurvived, but her sage. It comes from the boyfriend was killed in- heart about the downstantly. He was speed- side of party life. I’m ing, missed a sharp sure many young readcurve and smashed into ers will pay attention. a tree. The car was a Sadly, it often takes a total wreck. My friend tragedy to make was lucky she was wear- teenagers realize they ing a seatbelt. Her aren’t invincible.
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Traveling on the Journey of Faith “Bless those told me. So I who curse you. did. Pray for those I drove back who hurt you. If to the waresomeone slaps house, made the you on one long walk down cheek, offer the the wall, and cheek other came to a man also. If someone who was sitting Your demands your in the middle of pastor a pile of 20 coat, offer your shirt also. Give speaks empty bigmouth to anyone who malt liquor botThe Rev. asks; and when tles, drunk and Ben Hunt are things depressed. taken away I introduced from you, don’t try to get myself, and met Frank. I them back.” (Luke 6:28- gave him the food and 30) told him to go ahead and eat, which he did. As he Homeless man It was the early ’90s, ate, I shared my testiin the first year of my mony with him, relating faith, and I was dropping to him the hopelessness off my wife at work. We of my situation before I passed a long warehouse met Christ. Frank lisand, a couple hundred tened closely as he feet down the wall, sit- chewed. I paused to let Frank ting on the ground alone, share with me, and he I saw a homeless man. “When you drop Ella did. “Ben,” he said with off, get some food from terribly slurred speech Taco Bell and take it to due to his drunkenness, that man, Ben,” our Lord “I appreciate you shar-
ing with me, and I thank you for bringing me this food, but I already went to the church down the street and tried to get help.” “What do you mean?” I said, puzzled. “Well, I was hoping that maybe God would help me, so I went to the church. They stopped me at the door, Ben. They told me that I couldn’t come to church drunk. They told me to get sober and then I could come in. I left and I never went back.”
‘How God feels’ “Frank,” I explained to Frank, “I’m sure that those people were doing what they thought was right, but they weren’t right, Frank. That’s not how God feels. He wants you to come to him. I didn’t know what happened to you at that church, but he did, and now I know that’s why he sent me to you today. He saw
what happened and he wants you to know that he wants to help you. Can you believe that, Frank?” “Yes, Ben. I can.” So I asked Frank to join me in expressing to God with his mouth what he was daring at that moment to believe in his heart. “Just pray what I pray, OK, Frank?” I asked. “OK, Ben,” Frank said, and the trust in his voice humbled me.
speech completely disappeared and Frank began to talk to God all by himself with no slurring whatsoever. He was as sober as could be. “God, you know it all. I lost my wife and my kids and my apartment. I lost everything. Please help me … ” He paused, and God told me that he was done, and so I helped Frank close his prayer … “In Jesus’ name … Amen.”
‘I’m a sinner’
Sat in silence
“Heavenly Father, I know that I’m a sinner … but I believe that your Son, Jesus Christ, … died on the cross for my sins … ” Frank repeated it all after me, slurring all the way. But then something happened. “Please forgive me,” I continued the prayer, and Frank repeated. But then, miraculously, Frank’s slurred
We sat there in silence for a long time, nothing needing to be said. We sat there as two little boys, both thoroughly unworthy of being received as God’s forgiven sons, and yet … both loved and forgiven by him. Finally Frank looked up after a while and said, “Thanks, Ben.” “No problem, Frank.” Father said it was
time to go, and so I got up, shared some information with Frank about who could help him from there on out, including me, shook hands with Frank, and then proceeded to make the long walk back to my car.
Guilt As I walked, I remembered how fresh I was to my own forgiveness, how I still sometimes wrestled with guilt about who I had been before I surrendered to Christ. I was thanking God for giving me the chance to help Frank to meet Christ, feeling unworthy of the assignment, when … Frank shouted out from far behind me, “Ben!” I turned around and said, “Yes?” “You’re a good man, Ben!” Frank shouted. I raised my hand to wave to Frank in thanks, unable to speak, tears See PASTOR/Page 11
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Abundant Life Apostolic Church 607 Sycamore Ave., Sidney, Ohio Phone: 937-492-2484 Pastor Michael Garber Worship Times Wednesday 7:30 PM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday 5:30 PM ___________________ Sidney Apostolic Temple 210 S. Pomeroy St., Sidney www.satemple.com Phone: 937-492-7456 Bishop: Robert Fries Pastor: Mark L. Hina Jr. Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Tuesday Prayer 7:30 PM Thursday Bible Study 7:30 PM
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Assembly Of God 1028 Park St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1328 www.sidneyag.org Senior Pastor Harry Peterson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Kid’s Church 10:30 AM Mini Church 10:30 AM Children’s Mininstry, Adult Study & Royal Ranger/Missionates Wednesday 7:00 PM
BAPTIST Calvary Chapel Baptist Church 71 N. Hamilton St., Minster Phone: 419-628-3717 Fax: 419-628-3457 Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Calvary United Baptist Church 9480 N. Co. Rd. 25A Phone: 937-492-5662 Pastor David Shepherd Worship Times Sunday 10:45 AM, 6:30 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Emmanuel Baptist Church 920 Sixth Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-0077 Pastor Brent Howard Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Christian Faith Baptist Church 608 S. Miami, Sidney Clarence Cox - Pastor Lee Ellis - Assistant Pastor Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM Worship Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Faith Baptist Church 2555 Millcreek Rd., Sidney Pastor R. Chad Inman Worship Times Sunday Servants with a Testimony 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study & King’s Kids ___________________ Favorite Hill Baptist Church 1602 South St., Piqua Phone: 937-773-6469 Pastor Larry Hanyes Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ First Baptist Church 309 E. North St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-4909 Reverend George Gnade Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM ___________________ First Baptist Church 53 S. Norwich Rd., Troy Phone: 937-339-3602 Senior Pastor Dale R. Christian Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:30 AM ___________________ First United Baptist Church Corner Miami Conservancy & Fair Rd., Sidney Pastor Tom Jones Asst. Pastor Rev. Leamon Branscum
Worship Times Thursday 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Good Shepherd’s Baptist Church 1069 Fairington Drive, Sidney Phone: 937-498-4409 Tim Small, Pastor Deaf Ministry Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM ___________________ Grace Baptist Church 137 W. Edgewood, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9061 Pastor James Alter Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM www.gracebaptistsidney.com ___________________ Indian Lake Baptist Church 225 West Lake Ave., Lakeview Pastor Don Faulder Worship Times Sunday 10:45 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday Evening 6:00 PM www.indianlakebaptistchurch.webs.com Email: lbc@embarqmail.com
___________________ Jackson Center Baptist, S.B.C. 109 E. College St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-5858 Pastor Reverend Keith Wisecup Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 606 Park St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-5009 Pastor David D. Wynn Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday 12:00 & 7:00 PM Prayer/Bible Study ___________________ New Life Church PJBC 329 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Pastor Ernie Jones Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM (all ages) Sunday Praise Worship 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 PM ___________________ Old Fashion Baptist Church 824 Second Ave., Sidney www.oldfashionbaptist.com
Phone: 937-489-3901 Pastor Duane Hatfield Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Pemberton Baptist Church Palestine St., Pemberton Phone: 937-523-5489 Pastor Terry Walters Worship Times Sunday 10:30-11:30 AM ___________________ Rumley Baptist Church Hardin Wapak Rd. (off 29), Anna Pastor Bill Cantrell Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Sidney Baptist Church 1322 E. Court St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-7722 Reverend David Moran Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Springcreek Baptist Church 15333 Miami-Shelby Rd., Piqua Phone: 937-773-4215 Reverend Fred Peterson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Studies 7:00 PM
BRETHREN Trinity Church of The Brethren 2220 N. Main Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9937 Pastor Brent K. Driver Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM
CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 320 E. Russell Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-5025
Senior Pastor Philip Chilcote Worship Times Traditional Worship 10:15 AM Children’s Sunday School 10:30 AM ___________________ Oran Christian Church 6424 Dawson Road Phone: 937-489-3670 Reverend Dale Ritts Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM
CHURCH OF GOD First Church Of God 1510 Campbell Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-0094 Pastor Vern Allison Worship Times Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM ___________________ Freedom Life Church 9101 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8710 Pastor Michael Myers (Rhema Graduate) Worship Times Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM www.freedomlifepiqua.com ___________________ Northtowne Church Of God 2008 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1476 Pastor Tim Bartee Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Rail Road St. Church Of God 602 Railroad Street Pastor Charles Henry Jackson Phone: 937-497-9760 Worship Times Thursday 7:00 PM Sunday 6:00 PM
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints 475 W. Loy Road, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8904 Bishop Randall S. Frisby Worship Times Meetings 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Houston Congregational Christian Church 4883 Russia-Houston Rd., Houston Phone: 937-492-5025 Pastor James Manuel Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM
EPISCOPAL St. Mark’s 231 N. Miami, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8584 Worship Times Sunday 9:30 AM Christian Formation Sunday 10:15 Family Worship Wednesday 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Father Aaron Gerlach
FULL GOSPEL LightHouse Ministries of Sidney 514 Michigan St., Sidney Phone: 937-419-2180 Pastor Paul Pearson Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Full Gospel Community Church 950 S. Children’s Home Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-9438 Pastor Jeff Hill Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday Children’s Church 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM
INDEPENDENT Blessed Hope Assembly Located in the Sidney Inn, Room 104 Pastor Ray Barnett - 937-564-3106 Asso. Pastor William Stem - 937-622-0972 Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10 AM Wednesday Bible study - 7:00 PM
___________________ Buckeye Gospel Barn 8291 St. Rt. 235, Quincy Phone: 937-585-6090 Pastors Jerry & Bobbi Allen Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM Home Bible Study Fri. 6:30 PM Come As You Are ___________________ Central Bible Ministries 113 Kossuth St., Sidney centralbibleministries.org Phone: 937-498-1958 Pastor John Spencer Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Christ The King Church 17570 St. Rt. 274, Jackson Center Phone: 937-492-8251 Pastor John Settlage Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Christian Education 10:15 AM Worship Service Prayer & Praise Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Church of Jesus 421 Wood St., Piqua Pastor Brian Hamilton Phone: 937-773-4004 Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Faith Alliance Church 6670 Knoxville Ave., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-3688 Reverend Tom Sager, Pastor Worship Times Sunday 8:30 AM Traditional Service 10:45 AM Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Jr. High Bible Study and Children’s Programs (K-5) 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study 8:30 PM Youth Discipleship Training (Nursery available at all services) ___________________ Glory Bound Pentecostal Church of God 1106 N. Main, Sidney Phone: 937-4982272 Pastor Timothy Young Worship Times Sunday School 11:00 AM Praise &Worship 12:00 NOON ___________________ Lockington New Beginnings Church 10288 Museum Trail, Piqua, OH 45356 (in Lockington) Worship Times Sunday 9:30 AM ___________________
North Broadway Church of Christ 2655 N. Broadway, Sidney Phone: 937-492-1500 Brent Wright, Evangelist Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Northland Church Corner of 25A and Sharp Rd. South of Anna Worship Times Sunday Bible Study 2:00 PM Worship 4:00 PM Special Gospel Singing first Saturday of every month 7:00 PM ___________________ Only Believe Ministries Christian Center 13815 Botkins Rd., Botkins Phone: 937-693-3554 Pastors Peter & Phyllis Doseck Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM ___________________ Piqua Christian Church 3969 W. St. Rt. 185, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8143 Sr. Minister Travis Mowell Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wed. Family Gathering 7:00 PM ___________________ Port Jefferson Church of Christ 217 Wall St., Pt. Jefferson Phone: 937-339-5007 Evangelist Jim Witt Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM ___________________ Salvation Army Church 419 N. Buckeye Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-492-8412 Pastors Majs. Herb & Angie Carter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM ___________________ Springcreek Christian Church Miami Shelby at Wiles Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-498-4209 Pastor David E. Clem Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM ___________________ Word of Life Ministries, International 451 Second Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-710-4777 Pastors Jim & Janice Johnson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Wednesday. 6:00 PM followed by Teen Meeting
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Sidney Daily News,Thursday, January 12, 2012
Sale of closed churches nets $19.5 million
Church to celebrate PASTOR From Page 10 down my pent of them (make a 194th anniversary streaming cheeks. I wasn’t good, firm decision to turn VERSAILLES — Versailles Christian Church, 105 W. Ward St., will celebrate its 194th anniversary with a service of praise and thanksgiving Sunday at 10:15 a.m. All people who have been church members for more than 50 years and the church’s newest members, those who joined in 2011, will be honored. The Rev. Dennis J. Wheeler will give an anniversary message titled, “Why I
lion of the sale proceeds went to closing expenses and to pay shuttered parishes’ debts. Nearly $8 million went to other parishes and charity. Fourteen parishes are still for sale. Some sales were put on hold by parishioner appeals to the Vatican to keep churches open. In recent years the eight-county Cleveland diocese has closed or merged more than 50 FLETCHER — The parishes, blaming declinFletcher United ing numbers of priests, Methodist Church will parishioners and finances. host its free community meal night Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes creamed turkey over biscuits, green beans, assorted salads and desserts. VERSAILLES — The Versailles Christian Church’s first Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study session of 2012 will be Jan. 21 at 8:30 p.m. in fellowship hall. PIQUA — CongregaChef David Loewer will prepare the buffet breakfast and the Rev. Dennis Wheeler will lead Bible study tion Anshe Emeth in Piqua will hold Shabbat following fellowship. Call 526-4194 or email den- services Jan. 21 at 10 niswheeler123@yahoo.com before Jan. 19 to make a.m. Services will be conreservations. ducted by rabbinic intern The church is located at 105 W. Ward St. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Roman Catholic bishop of Cleveland says the sale of 26 closed churches has netted more than $19 million that will be allocated to other parishes. The buyers include non-Catholic congregations, a drug-rehab center and charter schools. Bishop Richard Lennon reported on the sales in a weekend newsletter distributed at churches and at a news conference Monday. He says about $5 mil-
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Love the Church.” Following the service, there will be a churchwide anniversary luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. The congregation first met as the Jacksonville Christian Church in the home of William Hole on Jan. 18, 1818. The public is invited to participate in the celebration. For information, call (937) 526-4194 or visit www.versaillescc.com.
Free community meal set
Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study scheduled
During these hours the food pantry will be open for those in need. Additionally, the clothing bank currently has girls’ winter clothes (size 14-16) available. Check the church website for updates at www.fletcherchurch.org
Shabbat services planned
you see, and I’m not. Only God is good, and the only thing good about what I had done (and I hope will do in the future) is that God told me what to do and, in his mercy, he let me hear and helped me to obey. As I reached my car, Jesus said, “You know that blanket that your friend Ronnalei made for you by hand, Ben? The Los Angeles Rams blanket? Your favorite?” “Yes, Lord,” I replied. “Bring it to Frank,” Jesus said. “It’s going to be a little cool tonight.” That’s the heart of a Caring Shepherd. For me, for Frank, for us all. If you have not yet received forgiveness of your sins and eternal life through Christ Jesus, know today that he cares for you. Simply ask God in your own words to forgive you of your sins, re-
from those sins once and for all) and accept the gift of God; that is, the death of his Son, Christ Jesus, upon the cross for the forgiveness of your sins. This prayer won’t be the end of salvation for you. In fact, it’s just the beginning of a wonderful but sometimes very challenging journey of faith. Know that before you pray. Know this, as well; there are many trustworthy, loyal believers who would be honored to share that Journey of Faith with you. I’m one of them. Come to Christ, get close to Christ, and remain close to Christ, my friends. The writer is pastor of the International Church Network and president of the Shelby County Ministerial Association.
Courtney Berman. The synagogue is located at 320 Caldwell St. For further information, visit the website at www.ansheemeth.org or call (937) 547-0092.
WORSHIP DIRECTORY LUTHERAN Emmanuel Lutheran Church 17714 Montra Road, Montra Phone: 937-596-6462 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM __________________ Grace Ev. Lutheran Church 607 S. Main St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-6516 Pastor Kent Hollis Worship Times Sunday Traditional 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Contemporary 10:30 AM __________________ Montra Lutheran Parish 17716 High St. R.R.#1, Anna Phone: 937-596-6509 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Sunday Worship Times Emmanuel 8:30 AM St. Jacobs 9:45 AM St. Mark, Clay Township 11:00 AM __________________ Redeemer Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 300 W. Mason Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-2461 Pastor Ken Castor Worship Times Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM __________________ St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church 18280 Pasco Montra Road, P.O. Box 547, Jackson Center Phone: 937-693-3119 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Worship Times Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School 8:45 AM __________________ St. Jacob Lutheran 101 W. Main, Anna Phone: 937-394-4421 Pastor Michael Althauser Worship Times Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ St. John’s Lutheran Church 120 W. Water Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8047 Rev. Jonathan W. Schriber Worship Times Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Contemporary Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School Sunday 10:30 AM Traditional __________________ St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church 301 E. State St., Box 508, Botkins Phone: 937-693-3261 Pastor Robert Carter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Trinity Lutheran Church (Southern Ohio Synod) 204 East Wood Street, Versailles Phone: 937-526-3091 Reverend Keith Falk Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School, Sept.-May 9:15 AM
METHODIST Anna United Methodist 201 West North St., Anna Phone: 937-394-4221 website: www.annaumc.org Pastor Randy Locker Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Christian Education/all ages 10:45 AM Worship __________________ Botkins United Methodist 111 E. State Street, Botkins Pastor Randy Locker Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Adult Bible Study and Children’s Sunday School, Sunday 8:00 AM __________________ Bradford United Methodist Church 112 E. Church Street, Bradford Phone: 937-448-6116 Pastor Darcy Boblit-Dill Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Prayer Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday 10:45 AM Worship _________________
DeGraff United Methodist Church 1839 County Road 24 South, DeGraff Phone: 937-585-5511 www.degraffumc.org Rev. Carolyn Christman Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Youth Group 2nd & 4th Sun. 6:30 PM __________________ The Family of Grace U.M.C. 9411 N. County Rd. 25-A, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8232 www.thefamilyofgrace.com Rev. Mike Carnevale Worship Times Sunday 8:15 AM Traditional 10:00 & 11:15 AM Contemporary 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages Youth Ministry Sunday Nights Children’s Ministry Wed. Nights __________________ Fletcher United Methodist 205 S. Walnut, Fletcher Handicapped accessible Phone: 937-368-2470 www.fletcherchurch.org Pastor Andy Perry Worship Times Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Nursery Care & kids church available Wednesday Prayer Group 7 PM __________________ Hardin United Methodist 6073 Hardin-Wapak Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4595 Pastor Jack Chalk Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00-9:45 AM __________________ Jackson Center United Methodist 202 Pike St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-6919 Pastor Sylvia Hull Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Lockington United Methodist Corner Miami Conservancy & Fair Rd. 2190 Miami Conservancy Rd. Phone: 937-497-0777 Pastor Don Trumbull Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School, All Ages 9:00 AM Youth Night & Kids Night Blast! Wednesday 7:00 PM __________________ Maplewood United Methodist 21310 Peach St., Maplewood Phone: 937-596-8155 Pastor Bill Halter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ New Hope United Methodist Corner of Mason Rd. & Patterson Halpin Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-493-0065 www.sidneynewhope.org Pastor John Leighty Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, Fellowship 9:15AM/Sunday School 9:30 AM __________________ New Knoxville United Methodist 109 S. Main St., New Knoxville Phone: 419-753-2427 Reverend Dennis Gaertner Worship Times Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Pasco United Methodist Church 17483 St. Rt. 706, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4986 Reverend David Brisker Worship Times Prayers 9:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM __________________ Pemberton United Methodist 6541 Main Street, Pemberton Phone: 937-497-1007 Pastor Don Burley Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Email: dburley@pembertonumc.org www.pembertonumc.org __________________ Quincy United Methodist Phone: 937-585-5114 Pastor Matthew Wright Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM
__________________ Russell Road Church 340 W. Russell Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-6412 Email:rrcc@bright.net Pastor Fred Gillenwater Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM, Church Campus Sunday 10:30AM, Christian Academy (2151 W. Russell Road)
Nursery/Children Ministries at Both __________________ Sidney First United Methodist 230 E. Poplar Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9136 Reverend David Chivington Worship Times Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Webster/Versailles United Methodist Webster - 8847 Seibert Rd., Bradford 122 West Wood St., Versailles Phone: 937-526-3855 Pastor Linda Dulin Worship Times Webster - Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Versailles - Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM __________________ J.O.Y. Church at the Alpha Center 330 E. Court St. Phone: 937-492-9136 Reverend Barbara Staley Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM
MISSIONARY World Missions for Christ Church 231 Doering St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1166 Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM
MOUNT ZION HOLY UNION CHURCH OF GOD Mt. Zion Church of God House of Prayer 324 Grove Street, Sidney Phone: 937-497-3511 Elder Ernst Wilson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 6:00 NOON Tuesday 6:00 PM Thursday youth Service 6:00 PM Thursday Bible Study 6:00 PM
NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1899 Wapakoneta Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4492 Reverend Chad Wilson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM
PENTECOSTAL Full Gospel Lighthouse Church 825 W. Ohio Ave., Sidney Pastor Ron Cassidy Worship Times Sunday 6:30 PM Sunday School 7:00 PM __________________ House of Prayer 600 Wilson (off Park St.), Sidney Phone: 937-492-7443 Pastor Joretta Hughes Worship Times Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 2:00 PM __________________ Mount Zion Church of God 324 Grove Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-3511 Bishop, Pastor Ernest L. Wilson Worship Times Sunday School, 10am-11:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:30 AM Midweek Service: Tuesday, 6 PM Bible Study: Thursday, 6 PM __________________ Pathway Open Bible Church 326 N. West Street, Sidney Phone: 937-239-2489 Pastor Matt Thomas Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM __________________ Sidney Church of God 321 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-492-0185 Pastor Shane Jackson Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wed. 7:00 PM Family Training
__________________ Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God 2745 St. Rt. 29N, Sidney Phone: 937-492-0770 website: www.solidrck.com Reverend Anthony Krummrey Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Thursday Evening 7:00 PM Sunday broadcast on FM105.5
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 202 N. Miami Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4597 www.sidneyfirstpres.org Reverend Dr. Lee Dorsey Worship Sunday 9:15 AM Adult Christian Ed Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM Child Care (Communion 1st Sunday of the month)
QUAKER Religious Society of Friends Amos Chapel at Dorothy Love Retirement Comunity 3003 Cisco Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-497-7326 or 492-4336 Worship Times 2nd & 4th Sunday 10:30 AM
ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Holy Redeemer 120 Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2543 Pastor Reverend Thomas Mannebach Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Days 7:30 PM Vigil 12:05 & 5:30 PM Holy Day ___________________ Egypt St. Joseph Church Reverend Rick Nieberding Worship Times Sunday Mass 8:45 AM ___________________ Holy Angels Catholic Church S. Main & Water St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-2307 Reverend Daniel Schmitmeyer Masses Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM ___________________ Holy Family Catholic Church 140 South Findlay St., Dayton Ft. Mark Wojdelski, Pastor Mass Schedule Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Holy Days of Obligation 7:00AM, 7PM Monday - Friday 7:15 AM Saturday 9:00 AM ___________________ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 9333 St. Rt. 119W. McCartyville Phone: 937-394-3823 • 419-628-2502 Reverend John W. Tonkin Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM ___________________ St. Augustine Parish 48 N. Hanover Street, Minister Phone: 419-628-2614 Reverend Rick Nieberding Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Holy Day Masses 6:30 PM evening before 8:00 ___________________ AM, 7:00 PM on Holy Day St. Lawrence & Immaculate Conception Churches 116 N. Main Street, Botkins Phone: 937-693-2561 Reverend Patrick L. Sloneker Worship Times Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday at St. Lawrence Church in Rhine 9:00 AM ___________________ St. Remy Church 108 E. Main Street, Russia Phone: 937-526-3437 Reverend Frank Amberger Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM ___________________ St. Michael’s Church 33 Elm Street, Ft. Loramie Phone: 937-295-2891 Reverend Steven L. Shoup Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Piqua Seventh-Day Adventist Church West Bremen & St. Marys Streets New Knoxille, Ohio Phone: 937-778-0223 Pastor Don Byard, 419-236-1172 Worship Times Saturday Song Service 9:30 AM Saturday Bible Study 10:00 AM Saturday Worship 11:00 AM
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First United Church of Christ West Bremen & St. Marys Streets New Knoxille, Ohio Phone: 419-753-2446 Pastor David A. Williams Worship Times Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday Family Worship 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Sunday Services broadcast on WIMT (FM) every Sunday 10:15 AM __________________ Greenview United Church of Christ 3041 Leatherwood Creek Rd., Sidney email: greenviewucc@hughes.net Phone: 937-492-9579 Pastor Larry Grunden Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM __________________ Immanuel United Church of Christ 888 St. Rt. 274 , Kettlersville email: immanuelucc@centurylink.net Phone: 937-693-2853 Pastor Charles Moeller Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Deaf Worship Services on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of each month __________________ St. Paul United Church of Christ 119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2502 Pastor Becky Erb Strang Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Spirit Safari Club Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 10:15 AM __________________ St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 707 N. Ohio Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8540 Rev. Dr. Bob McCann, interim minister Worship Times Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Sunday 10:15 AM Children’s Church 10:30 AM Kids’ Club 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30 PM __________________ St. Peter’s Church 303 Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2175 Pastor Steve Wills Worship Times Sunday 9:15 AM Handicapped Accessible
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TODAY IN HISTORY CROSSWORD HOROSCOPE Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Today Thursday, Much of theispreparation andJan. all of 12, the 12thyou’ve day done of 2012. There the over the past studying several will be utilized your are 354years days left in the to year. advantage your present field enToday’sin Highlight in of Hisdeavor. Don’t be surprised if the paytory: off is far larger than you anticipated. On Jan. (Dec. 12, 22-Jan. 1912,19) textile CAPRICORN — Beinstinctively know how to cause you’llat the Everett Mill workers life a fun Mass., game that attracts inmake Lawrence, (most of lots of other players, it’s likely that them immigrant women) over your peers will be your influence walked off the job to protest rather remarkable. AQUARIUS 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t wage cuts.(Jan. The “Bread and in a dither some get allStrike,” Roses as itover came to big be changes for you that are being engiknown, spread to other mills neered by other people. What they put intogether Lawrence and lasted could be better thanuntil what you following could do yourself. the March. PISCES (Feb.date: 20-March 20) — Three On this pals of yours with whom you are very ■ In 1519, Holy close might introduce some Roman interestEmperor Maximilian I died. ing new elements into your social life. You’ll find1773, them fun andfirst intriguing, as ■ In the public will they. in America was ormuseum ARIES (March 21-April 19) — There ganized Charleston, S.C. are more in than a few opportunities ■ In about 1828, thatthe couldUnited benefit hovering your career andMexico finances. Don’t make States and signed a light of them — squeeze out every the last Treaty of Limits defining drop of potential. boundary between the TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — If two poscountries to be thespirit same as sible, give vent to your of adventure do something different. the oneandestablished by an You could what the otherwise 1819 treatymake between U.S. would be a boring routine into someand Spain. thing scintillating. ■ In (May 1915,21-June the House of GEMINI 20) — Although you like joint involvements Representatives rejected, and you’re lucky them, it’s im204-174, a with constitutional portant to avoid teaming up with amendment giving someone who fails to graspwomen the adthe right nature to vote. venturous of what you’re trying■toIn do. 1932, Hattie W. CarCANCER (June 21-July 22) woman — Someaway became the first thing good can be done to strengthen elected to the U.S. Senate, an appealing relationship. This alafter out theofremainlianceserving has the possibility becoming moreof than justterm a friendship. der the of her late LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’re in a husband, Thaddeus. financial cycle at the moment that ■ In 1948, the can have propitious peaksSupreme as well as Court thatnow, state law devilishruled lows. Right the sun is likely to becould shining,not so make plenty of schools discrimihay while you can.applicants on nate against VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — No one the basis of race. will resent you stepping in and taking ■ Inwhen 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. charge they are struggling to keep their heads above water. In fact, founded Motown Records they will greatly appreciate you sav(originally Tamla Records) in ing them from drowning in their own Detroit. financial turpitude. ■ In(Sept. 1966, President LynLIBRA 23-Oct. 23) — EverythingB. is moving in your favorinat his the don Johnson said moment, so put the final touchesthat on a State of the Union address matter that has been giving you fits; the U.S. should South now’s the time to getstay it outin of the way Vietnam until once and for all. Communist agSCORPIOthere (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You gression was ended. have a marvelous ability to elevate ■ In 1969, the New York the level of hopes, aspirations and exJets of the American Football pectations of those with whom you’re League upset Surprisingly, the Baltimore closely involved. what benefits will help youFootball as well. Colts ofthem the National SAGITTARIUS 23-Dec. Bowl 21) — League 16-7 (Nov. in Super Major achievements are possible with III, played at the Orange both your career-related and financial Bowl Miami. affairs.inEven if there are some connections two, groundtreat each ■ Inbetween 1971,thethe sphere individually. breaking situation comedy COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature “All in theInc. Family” premiered Syndicate,
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Tonight
Cloudy with 60% chance of rain and snow showers High: 38°
Friday
Snow showers likely with 60% chance of snow Low: 15 to 20°
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Cloudy with 50% chance of snow showers High: 28° Low: 15°
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Partly cloudy High: 28° Low: 20°
Partly cloudy High: 28° Low: 20°
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Partly cloudy High: 42° Low: 25°
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Winter makes appearance
Mostly cloudy with 50% chance of showers High: 42° Low: 25°
A cold front is bringing a push of Arctic air for the second half of the w e e k . Temperatures will c r a s h t o d ay, and rain changes to snow as the winds also increase. Wind chills will likely be in the single digits Friday morning.
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24 hours ending at 7 a.m. .none Month to date .....................0.03 Year to date ........................0.03
Thursday’s sunset ......5:31 p.m. Friday’s sunrise ..........7:58 a.m. Friday’s sunset ...........5:32 p.m.
Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com.
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Several causes for rash possible DEAR DR. with a dusky, vioDONOHUE: let center. BlisOur 26-year-old, ters may appear normally healthy on them. Few son has recently rashes appear on recovered from the palms and erythema multisoles. This is one forme minor. The of them. dermatologist Erythema said it was a vio- To your m u l t i f o r m e lent reaction to minor (which is good strep bacterium. anything but a He had large health minor illness) blisters over Dr. Paul G. often is traced to most of his body, a virus infection. Donohue even the palms of Erythema multihis hands and soles of forme major is caused by his feet. He suffered ex- medicines, viruses and treme itching and pain. bacteria. The affected skin peeled Yes, either of these off and left raw areas. two illnesses can recur. If Please comment on a virus has been deterthis disorder and the mined to be the cause likelihood that it may re- and if recurrences are turn. — D.S. many, then a daily dose ANSWER: Erythema of antiviral medicines (Greek for “red skin”) can prevent such recurmultiforme (“many dif- rences. If a medicine was ferent shapes and sizes”) the cause, then avoiding consists of circles that that particular medicine look somewhat like prevents repeated atbull’s-eyes on targets. It’s tacks. an outbreak engineered As bad as your son’s by a reaction that’s gen- illness was, the major vaerated by antibodies, like riety is worse, and two an allergy. The circles other related diseases, vary in shape and size Stevens-Johnson synand have a red perimeter drome and toxic epider-
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Jan. 12, 1912 While making his rounds through the alleys last night Merchant Policeman Shinn discovered a fire in the building at the rear of Steinle’s saloon about 11:30 o’clock. He quickly extinguished the flames. A close examination revealed the fact that the blaze had been started by an incendiary as a small fire of kindling wood was found. Mr. Shinn was able to track the suspect in the snow to Ohio Avenue where the tracks were lost on the sidewalk. Had the blaze not been discovered in time it would probably have been a very disastrous one. ––––– Osborne Flowers, more familiarly known to his friends about the city as “Posey” Flowers, was found at an early hour this morning lying along the sidewalk near the King grocery on Water Street near the canal bridge. He had apparently frozen to death. Very little is known of his relatives, but he is supposed to have a brother at Logansport, Ind. and another in Toledo. It was understood that Flowers had been ill for several days and apparently fell as he left his bachelor’s quarters over the King store and could not get up.
75 years Jan. 12, 1937 At the meeting of city council last evening in the mayor’s office the budget for the year, prepared by the finance committee and amounting to $121,137.30, was read and passed under the suspension of the rules. Councilman Ratermann of the finance committee announced that the budget allowed an increase in salaries for members of the police and fire departments except the two chiefs, of $5 per month each, also an increase of $5 per month for the janitor, Louis Woodruff. In further action the council unanimously recommended the erection of the proposed water tower in the northwest section of the city for additional fire protection. Estimated cost of this improvement is $55,000. ––––– Effective today, the quarantine was lifted from New Bremen schools, churches, shows, and all public gatherings. The quarantine had been in effect since before Christmas because of the prevalence of scarlet fever in the community. ––––– C.T. Betcher, commodity distributor, has received 2,600 lbs. of grapefruit for distribution to the needy fami-
lies of the community. Residents should pick up their supplies at the commissary as soon as possible.
50 years Jan. 12, 1962 MAPLEWOOD — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrews of Maplewood will be in Palm Springs, Calif., Jan. 16 for a preview of 1962 MasseyFerguson farming equipment. Andrews, the only Massey-Ferguson dealer in Shelby County, will see a multi-million dollar array of completely new products. ––––– Two re-appointments, announced today by Shelby County commissioners, filled the posts of dog warden and bee inspector. August-Gaier, R.R. 1, Fort Loramie, was named to the former job and William D. Cottrel was given another one year term as the county’s “bee man.”
25 years Jan. 12, 1987 Residents in the Sidney City School District will vote May 5 on a 3.9 mill levy for school operating expenses. The Sidney City Board of Education Tuesday night agreed to place the tax issue on the ballot this spring. The levy, if approved, would be collected for five years beginning in 1988. It would generate about $1,016,500 annually, said Treasurer William Farlee. ––––– COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Controlling Board has ratified plans of Gov. Richard Celeste’s administration to increase welfare benefits by 2.1 percent effective Feb. 1 at a cost of about $6 million. At the same time, controllers Tuesday approved 6-1 separate agency plans to use another $4 million, most of it in unspent General Relief funds, to pay the state’s share of an $8 million welfare eligibility verification system required by the federal government. ––––– These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www.shelbycountyhistory.org
Family pressures woman uninterested in marriage DEAR ABBY: I mate with a am a very feminine guy is disgust23-year-old woman ing to me. I who lives at home identify as with my father. I am mostly asexcompletely uninterual, although ested in getting marI have had ried or having passing infatchildren now or in uations with the future. I don’t bewomen. Dad Dear lieve it’s the end of takes this perAbby the world to be a sonally like Abigail woman and not want HE is responVan Buren sible for my children, but my dad and my grandmother desires, or act as though I’m abnor- lack thereof. Grandma is mal. Dad says he blames worse. She constantly himself for “failing to makes excuses to my raise me right.” male friends about how He also blames him- I’m just “not ready yet” self for the fact that I’m and that they should be not interested in guys. “patient.” The thought of being intiAbby, I know nothing I
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Sat., Jan. 21st. 9:30 a.m. 3499 Co. Rd. 25A South, Sidney Sun., Jan. 22nd. 10:30 a.m. 5963 Hardin Wapak Rd., Sidney All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the federal fair housing act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Real Estate Sells to the Highest bidder over $45,000
4 bedroom home on an acre lot between Sidney and Piqua. Property features updated, plumbing and HVAC. Wood burning stove insert. 40’ x 28’ Pole building with electric and concrete floor. Real Estate to sell at 11:00 a.m. Call 937-5386231 to view this property.
Owners: The Estate of Carl Wiford Shelby Co. Probate #2001EST224 Teresa Koonz & Walt Clark Executors. Sue Wiford Owner Teresa Koonz POA
Real Estate Sells to the
SUV-Mower-Tools-Household Automobiles: 2003 Toyota Highlander 4X4 with 111,000 miles, 1996 Dodge Intrepid 72,000 miles, Household: Whirlpool refrigerator, glass top range, washer and dryer, chest freezer, 3 and 4 piece queen bedroom suites, book shelves, modern recliners, rockers, Temple Stuart china cabinet, gun cabinet, end and coffee tables, dinette set, dressers, vintage CB and HAM radio equipment, modern couch and loveseat, household and kitchen items. Garage Items: Yard Man 17 horsepower 42” cut riding lawn mower, lawn roller, yard trailer, gas powered trimmers, seeders, small air compressor, lawn chairs, battery chargers, chain saws, bench top drill press, hardware, cabinets, LP tanks, bench grinder, tool boxes, hand and power tools, Coleman lanterns, fishing poles and hunting equipment, front tine tiller, Craftsman wet/dry vac, gas grill, aluminum extension ladders, walk planks, Knipco heater, Toro S-140 snow blower, boat anchors, More items than listed. Check the website for complete listing, videos and photos If inclement weather we will be selling inside building. Lunch served by Vic’s Country Cookin. Directions: Co. Rd. 25A South of Sidney 3 miles.
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Highest bidder
3 bedroom Mobile Home located in Hardin Houston School District. New Windows, and many updates. 30 X 40 Pole building with concrete floor and electric Real Estate to sell at 11:30 a.m. Call 937-538-6231 to view.
If inclement weather we will be selling inside building. Lunch served by Vic’s Country Cookin. Directions: State Route 47 five miles west of Sidney. 2249297
Tools-Mower-Household Household and Collectibles: Modern oak dining table and chairs, Futon daybed, end tables, glider and stationary rockers, straight back chairs, Queen and full size bed, twin beds, Antique M/T dresser, vacuum cleaners, Realistic stereo w/ turntable, tape decks and EQ, portable room A/C unit, computer desk, printers, record cabinets, Older C&W albums, book shelves, chest of drawers, NIB Edenpure Stainless Steel cookware, stainless small appliances, fans, kitchen items, Wagner CI pans, 4 drawer file cabinet, Hunting licenses from 1969-1974, Jeep and Ford manuals, ball and claw feet, Appliances to sell after real estate: Maytag dryer, Maytag portable washer, Chest type deep freezer, Kenmore flat top range, Haier refrigerator, Maytag wringer washer, misc other household items. Mower-Tools-Woodworking Equipment: Dixon model ZTR 3301 riding lawn mower, Simplicity 5 h.p. chipper, McCullough back pack leaf blower, Craftsman gas leaf blower, cordless and gas weed eaters, cordless drills, large CI vise, Craftsman tool box, Ryobi 10” planer, Delta 10” table saw, Craftsman radial arm saw, Power Craft drill press, Roto Zip, Century battery charger, hand tools, tap and die sets, chisel set, work benches, step ladders, Werner aluminum folding ladder, Gerry cans, ratchet straps, die grinder, small air compressor, large 2 ton floor jack, Chevy manual, wheelbarrow, hardware, small Shop Vac, sump pump, misc garage items. Scrap iron, Plexi-glass. More items than listed. Check the website for complete listing, videos and photos.
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FURNITURE 3 piece, matching, couch, loveseat and wingchair. Beige, silky finish upholstery. Sparingly used. No children, not laid on. Excellent condition. $550. (937)492-7464
LIFT CHAIR $400 OBO. Golden Technologies Regal Signature Series Model PR-751 lift chair in Excellent Condition. Purchased in March, 2011 used very little. Features 3 pillow waterfall back with dual open arm construction, foldable tray, storage compartments and full luxury chaise pad. Set of 3 brown cherry matching end tables with a coffee table in very good condition. Will sell set for $100 for all or $30 each. Hide a bed sofa $40. (937)638-1164.
TV CABINET, Maple. Also, maple coffee table. Excellent condition. (937)497-7878
CEMETERY LOTS, 2 lots in Shelby Memory Gardens, $700, (937)492-5455 KIMBALL ORGAN, Paradise model with all extras, good condition, $150, Computer Hutch, like new, $125, (937)492-5655 METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal. Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)451-1566 or (937)214-0861. TOWNECRAFT COOKWARE (12 piece), never used, plus electric skillet. $650 OBO. CRAFTMATIC BED, full size bed divides into 2 twin beds. Controls to raise/ lower head/ foot and massage also. $600 OBO. Call (937)552-7811. TREADMILL, Pro-form Crosswalk 390. Only used four times! Purchased at Sears $750 will sell for $300 OBO. (937)492-1091
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CAT yellow male. under 1 year. Sweet and mellow. Former stray, now neutered. Needs indoor forever home. $10 donation to humane society. (937)492-7478
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SLEIGH, 1 horse, $200, (937)216-0860.
GUITAR, 80’s American Kramer, Pacer deluxe, Seymour Duncan pick ups, original Floyd Rose trem with case, $650, (937)418-1527.
SPAY and NEUTER special during the month of January at Woodland View Equine Service. Call for details. (937)492-2451
LAWN TRACTOR, Sears, snow blade, cab, chains, weights, 42" mowing deck, $1400. (937)368-2220
SHIH TZU mix, cute cute cute puppies, approximately 5 lbs as adults, first shots, wormed, seeking loving homes, $25, (937)638-3839
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CANOES, 17' Grummond, $400. 14' Rouge River, $200, (937)216-0860.
LEGAL NOTICE To the Residents of Cynthian Township: Notice is hereby given that a copy of the Annual Financial Report and supporting documentation for the fiscal year 2011 is available for examination by appointment with the Fiscal Officer. Jennifer L. Frilling Cynthian Township, Fiscal Officer 7647 Cardo Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 937-492-5867 Jan. 12 2249464
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Antiques and Consignment Auction TUESDAY January 17th 2012 at 10:00 AM Greenville Auction Center
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LEGAL NOTICE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION In the Common Pleas Court of Shelby County, Ohio, 100 E. Court Street, Sidney OH 45365, in case no. 07CV000160, Eric Warnement v. Alpha Omega International. Eric Warnement is the Plaintiff, whose last known address was 8000 Jones Road, Lima, OH 45807. Alpha Omega seeks the removal of a Mechanic’s Lien by Plaintiff. Eric Warnement is required to answer within twenty-eight days after this publication. Defendant’s attorney is Kimberly S. Kislig, 225 E. Court St., Sidney, OH 45365 Dec.15,22,29, Jan.5,12,19
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REPLAY 50 years ago January 12, 1962 Dan Schilling scored the best series around the area, during the Liberty Folder’s round at Holiday Lanes on Thursday night. Blasting out a 629 series, Schilling set a 233 game as his No. 2 crew tied No. 6, 4-4.
25 years ago January 12, 1987 The once-beaten Fort Loramie freshman boys basketball team handed Russia its first loss of the season Saturday, 48-42. Loramie was led by Ted Mescher with 19 and Matt Eilerman with 12 while Mark Ruhenkamp had 12 and John Phlipot 11 for Russia.
CALENDAR High school sports TONIGHT Girls basketball Lehman at Graham New Knoxville at New Bremen Marion Catholic at Riverside Minster at Parkway Verailles at Marion Local Anna at Fort Loramie Mechanicsburg at Fairlawn Bowling Sidney at Vandalia Wrestling Versailles at Allen East
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County begins second half BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com Jackson Center has withstood a couple of determined efforts to knock it off its lofty perch in the County boys basketball race, and because of that, and its 9-0 record, the Tigers found themselves a top 10 team in the first Associated Press Division IV rankings of the season Tuesday. Which means the Tigers will all have targets on their backs when they head into a challenging weekend this week, starting with Fort Loramie coming to town on Friday. All seven County teams are in action, with Houston visiting Russia, Fairlawn traveling to Botkins, and Anna hosting Lehman in a non-league game. On Saturday, Jackson Center travels to New Knoxville, Fort Loramie hosts Minster, Botkins is home to Parkway and Houston stays at home to play Ottawa-Glandorf.
Jackson Center “You know how rankings are,” said Jackson head coach Scott Elchert. “But I think it’s just a compliment to the kids
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and really the progress we’ve made over the last four years. We continue to build and build.” The Tigers have been in survival mode the last couple of weeks, escaping close games with Fort Loramie on the road and Anna at home last week. The problem has been offense, or a lack thereof, as the Tigers continued to struggle shooting the ball. “It’s something we’ll continue to work on,” Elchert said. “I think a lot of it has to do with confidence. We just continue to emphasize that we have guys that can knock down shots, and eventually those shots will start to fall. “I think we’re doing what we need to do to get the shots,” he said. “I’m pretty happy with our shot selection.” Through it all, the Tigers have found a way to win. “This is a very even-keel group,” he said. “They play through the good and the bad and don’t get too emotionally high or low. Those close games are doing nothing but making us grow.”
The Tigers await the Fort Loramie Redskins Friday night and even though the Redskins come in at just 1-8 on the year, Elchert knows his team is in for a battle. “The thing is, I don’t even have to try to convince our kids that Fort Loramie is a lot better than their record,” Elchert said. “We just played them 10 days ago and they gave us everything we wanted. Our kids have all kinds of respect for them.” The Tigers trailed by as many as six points in the final period before pulling out a 4036 victory.
Fairlawn The Jets have been competitive despite being riddled with injuries and sickness. But head coach Derek Alexander doesn’t really like that word much. “It’s nice that we’re competitive, but we want to win,” he said. The Jets lost leading scorer Anthony Gillem to a wrist injury, and have also had to deal with Cole Cummings’ sickness. Cummings tried to go Tuesday night in the loss to Houston, but had to come out, and Alexander said he doubts
High school basketball On the Internet, radio (Times approximate) TONIGHT Internet Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Anna at Fort Loramie. Air time 7:10 PressProsMagazine.com — Girls basketball, Anna at Fort Loramie. Air time 7:15. FRIDAY Internet Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Anna at Lehman. Air time 7:40. PressProsMagazine.com — Boys basketball, Troy at Piqua. Air time 7:45 SATURDAY Internet Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Botkins at Houston. Air time 2:10. Boys basketball, Minster at Fort Loramie. Air time 7:40 PressPros Magazine.com — Boys basketball, Troy vs. Hamilton Southeast (Ind.) at Flyin to the Hoop. Air time 4:30.
“The way he started, he was special bad. But he was special good down the stretch.” —Illinois mens basketball coach Bruce Weber on Chris Paul, who scored 43 points in the Illini’s upset of Ohio State Tuesday
ON THIS DATE IN 1958 — The NCAA rules committee makes the first change in football scoring rules since 1912 by adding the twopoint conversion. 1969 — New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath “guarantees” a victory before the game against the 17-point favorite Baltimore Colts, then leads the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory, a 16-7 triumph over a Baltimore team that had lost only once in 16 games all season.
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IN THIS July 28, 2004 file photo, Cincinnati Reds’ Barry Larkin takes a curtain call after hitting a pinch-hit grand slam against St. Louis.
Reds welcome Larkin home CINCINNATI (AP) — Spending his entire 19-year career with his hometown team makes election to the Hall of Fame even more special for Barry Larkin. Speaking Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, his home field for the last two years of his career, Larkin recalled almost leaving the Reds for the New York Mets in 2000. But the proposed trade fell through when the Mets refused to give him a threeyear contract extension. Larkin considered playing for St. Louis and Washington in 2005 but couldn’t leave. “I didn’t feel like I could give my heart and soul to another organization,” Larkin said. Members of the Reds’ or-
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his post man will be ready for Friday’s game at Botkins Despite all that, the Jets were in position to win over Houston Tuesday at home. “We had a six-point lead in the fourth quarter,” he said. “They went to some full-court pressure and we didn’t handle it very well. “We’re just struggling with injuries and sickness, but for us to be in that game and be competitive says a lot about the kids,” he continued. “I’m not disappointed at all. We’ve got kids coming off the bench who haven’t played much giving us quality time.” Dylan Cox is one of those, and he came through with 17 Tuesday against the Wildcats. “Dylan did a great job,” Alexander said. “There are some positives in all this. Kids are getting a chance to play.” The Jets travel to Botkins to face the 5-4 Trojans Friday. “Botkins is coming off a loss (New Knoxville), but I’ve been very impressed with them,” Alexander said. “We know we’re in for a battle. It’s a tough place to play and we’ll just give it our best shot.”
ganization, former players and politicians were on hand to welcome the franchise’s newest Hall of Famer. Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory presented Larkin with a copy of resolution congratulating him that was approved Wednesday by the city council. Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann added praise. “At a time when role models are few and far between, Barry Larkin stepped up for 19 years” Hartmann said. Sharing the stage with Larkin was what Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman described as the “first family of Cincinnati” — Larkin’s wife Lisa, parents Shirley and Robert and two of his three brothers, Stephen and Byron.
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Also on hand were Larkin’s coaches at Moeller High School — which also produced major leaguers such as Ken Griffey Jr. and Buddy Bell — and the scout who signed him. They were all part of a large support group Larkin credits with his success. He plans an event sometime during the season. “We’re still setting up how we want to celebrate this induction with the city,” Larkin said. “I’m really looking forward to that day. I’ve been incredibly blessed, and I want to celebrate that.” The Reds also plan to honor Larkin with a special night during the season, and the team’s Hall of Fame and Museum is putting together an exhibit.
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Free-agent closer Ryan Madson and the Cincinnati Reds reached an oral agreement on an $8.5 million, oneyear contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. Madson saved 32 games in 34 chances last Madson year for NL East champion Philadelphia. CBSSports.com was the first to report the right-hander’s agreement with Cincinnati. The contract is subject to a written agreement and a physical, according to the person who spoke Tuesday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized. Madson replaces Francisco Cordero as the closer in Cincinnati. Cordero remains a free agent after the Reds declined a $12 million option, choosing instead to pay him a $1 million buyout. Madson nearly re-signed with the Phillies, but a $44 million, four-year deal collapsed in November and days later Philadelphia reached a $50 million, four-year contract with closer Jonathan Papelbon. In 491 career games, with 18 starts, Madson is 47-30 with a 3.59 ERA and 52 saves. After years of success in a setup role, he took over for an injured Brad Lidge as Philadelphia’s closer last season and went 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA in 62 games. The lanky Madson allowed only two home runs and 16 walks in 60 2-3 innings. Cincinnati slipped to 79-83 last season, finishing third in the NL Central a year after winning the division. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent much of the offseason retooling his pitching staff, acquiring starter Mat Latos and left-handed reliever Sean Marshall in separate trades that cost the Reds pitchers Edinson Volquez and Travis Wood.
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Russia's Treg Francis got hot from long range last weekend and led the Russia Raiders to a pair of boys basketball victories, over Fairlawn and New Bremen. On Friday, Francis hit four three-pointers and finished with 20 points in a County win over Fairlawn. Then one night later, he poured in 24 points against Bremen and drained five three-pointers, giving him nine for the weekend.
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FAIRLAWN’S BEN Brown knocks the ball loose from the grasp of Houston’s Austin Sarver in action at Fairlawn Tuesday. Houston in a rematch of the season opener Friday, hoping to stick close to Jackson Center. “Winning the league is always our No. 1 goal,” he said. “And we have ourselves in position for that. But we realize
there are no easy nights out there this season. “Houston can come at you from a lot of different directions, and they played well against us last time,” he added. “So we know what to expect. I do think it’s going to be
Friday. “Russia has had a great first half,” he said. “Their guards are just all over the place, and you have to be impressed with the way they get Houston Houston coach John after it. Our perimeter Willoughby is like any players will have their other coach — he doesn’t hands full.” like to play from behind. Fort Loramie But he said trailing The Redskins are trythe Fairlawn Jets in the ing to stay positive in fourth quarter on the the wake of a 1-8 start road Tuesday was good this season, and head tonic for his team,which coach Karl Ratermann rallied back to win the says it’s not all that difgame. ficult to do. “The kids are still “Being behind in the fourth quarter saved us,” working hard, and it’s he said. “It made us only a matter of time things turn more aggressive. All year until long, we really haven’t around,” he said. “I think played real tough de- we all believe that, I fense, but we had to think the guys believe Tuesday night. And the that. It’s not like we’re kids did what they getting blown out. We’ve needed to. They were ag- had four games where gressive. Brandon Clack we’ve led in the fourth got his hands on a lot of quarter. We just have to passes and we hit our find a way to make some plays at the end of a free throws.” The Wildcats play at game and secure a win.” He also pointed to the Russia to start the second half of County play competition the RedFriday, and if skins have played. He Willoughby had his pointed to last week as wish, there would be an example. The Redsomeone else stepping skins played Jackson up and giving Jesse Center, Botkins and VerPhlipot and Ryan Curl sailles, three teams with a combined five losses on scoring help. the season, and one of “That’s the big thing,” them, Jackson Center, is he said. “We have Jesse still unbeaten. and Ryan in double figThe Redskins took ures, and we need to get the Tigers down to the that third guy.” wire in that one and held He says the Wildcats a six-point lead in the have their hands full final period before let-
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Standings BOYS League All W-L W-L County Jackson Center . . . . . 6-0 9-0 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 9-2 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 5-4 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 5-5 Houston . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 4-5 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 4-7 Fort Loramie. . . . . . . 1-5 1-8 Friday’s Games Fairlawn at Botkins Loramie at Jackson Center Houston at Russia Lehman at Anna Saturday’s Games Jackson Center at New Knoxville Minster at Fort Loramie Ottawa-Glandorf at Houston Parkway at Botkins Tuesday’s Games Botkins at Anna Fairlawn at Triad —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-0 7-2 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 3-6 Vandalia . . . . . . . . . 2-2 4-6 Trotwood . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-2 Greenville . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2-7 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-10 Friday’s Games Troy at Piqua Vandalia at Trotwood W. Carrollton at Greenville Saturday’s Games Hillsboro at Greenville Trotwood vs. Huntington Prep (WV) (Flyin’ to the Hoop) Troy vs. Hamilton Southeastern (IN) (Flyin’ to the Hoop) Monday’s Games Flyin’ to the Hoop Trotwood vs. HYCA (TX) Vandalia vs. Morgan Park (Ill) Tuesday’s Games Centerville at Troy Piqua at Beavercreek Trotwood at Greenville Central Beavercreek . . . . . . . 4-0 7-2 Northmont . . . . . . . . 3-1 7-2 Springfield . . . . . . . . 2-2 4-4 Centerville . . . . . . . . 1-3 5-5 Fairmont . . . . . . . . . 1-3 5-5 Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 3-7 Thursday’s Game Wayne at Centerville Friday’s Games Fairmont at Beavercreek Springfield at Northmont Saturday’s Game Flyin’ to the Hoop Centerville vs. Cathedral (Ind.) Sunday’s Games Flyin’ to the Hoop Miami East at Fairmont Northmont vs. Cleveland Heights Wayne vs. St. Ignatius Tuesday’s Games Centerville at Troy Miamisburg at Wayne Piqua at Beavercreek Xenia at Springfield South Springboro . . . . . . . . 4-0 9-1 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 7-2 Miamisburg . . . . . . . 2-2 6-3 Fairborn . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 6-4 West Carrollton . . . . 2-3 6-5 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 1-9 Friday’s Games Fairborn at Springboro Miamisburg at Xenia W. Carrollton at Greenville Saturday’s Game Lebanon at Edgewood
Sunday’s Game Flyin’ to the Hoop Springboro vs.Morgan Park (Ill) Tuesday’s Games Dayton Chr. at W. Carrollton Miamisburg at Wayne Xenia at Springfield —— Midwest Athletic Conference Fort Recovery . . . . . . 2-0 8-0 Delphos St. John’s . . 2-0 4-4 Marion Local. . . . . . . 1-0 4-3 Versailles . . . . . . . . . 1-1 7-1 New Bremen . . . . . . . 1-1 5-3 Coldwater . . . . . . . . . 1-1 3-5 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 4-4 New Knoxville . . . . . 0-1 4-4 St. Henry. . . . . . . . . . 0-2 5-3 Parkway . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 1-9 Friday’s Games Fort Recovery at Coldwater Marion Local at Versailles New Bremen at New Knoxville Parkway at Minster St. John’s at St. Henry Saturday’s Games Covington at New Bremen Fort Recovery vs. Columbus Walnut Ridge (Flyin’ to the Hoop) Jackson Center at New Knoxville Minster at Fort Loramie Parkway at Botkins St. John’s at Lima Shawnee Tri-Village at St. Henry Versailles at Mississinawa Tuesday’s Game New Knoxville at Wapak —— Other Boys Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 3-5 Friday’s Games Lehman at Anna Ridgemont at Riverside Saturday’s Games Lehman at Lima Bath Riverside at Ansonia Tuesday’s Game Indian Lake at Riverside —— GIRLS County Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-0 11-0 Fort Loramie. . . . . . . 5-1 7-4 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 7-3 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 5-6 Houston . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 7-5 Jackson Center . . . . . 2-5 4-7 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . 0-7 0-11 Thursday’s Games Anna at Fort Loramie Mechanicsburg at Fairlawn Saturday’s Games Anna vs. Gilmour Academy at Pickerington Central Shootout Botkins at Houston Jackson Center at Fairlawn Minster at Russia Monday’s Games Fairlawn at Riverside Bradford at Russia Tuesday’s Games Miami East at Fort Loramie Waynesfield at Jackson Center —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-0 7-3 Vandalia . . . . . . . . . 4-1 6-5 Trotwood . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-8 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1-11 Greenville . . . . . . . . . 0-2 1-8 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 3-7 Wednesday’s Games Meadowdale at Trotwood Miamisburg at Troy Piqua at Springboro Sidney at Fairborn Saturday’s Games
Beavercreek at Piqua Greenville at Coldwater Vandalia at Riverside West Carrollton at Trotwood Sunday’s Game Troy at Centerville Central Fairmont . . . . . . . . . 3-0 9-2 Centerville . . . . . . . . 3-1 9-2 Northmont . . . . . . . . 2-2 8-5 Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 7-4 Beavercreek . . . . . . . 1-2 5-5 Springfield . . . . . . . . 0-3 4-6 Wednesday’s Games Springfield at Beavercreek Wayne at Fairmont Saturday’s Games Beavercreek at Piqua Fairborn at Northmont Fairmont vs. Twinsburg (Classic in the Country) Springfield at Xenia Wayne at Miamisburg Sunday’s Games Fairmont vs. Canton McKinley (Classic in the Country) Troy at Centerville —— South Springboro . . . . . . . . 5-0 10-0 Fairborn . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 8-2 Miamisburg . . . . . . . 3-3 3-8 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 3-8 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2-8 West Carrollton . . . . 0-3 0-10 Wednesday’s Games Miamisburg at Troy Piqua at Springboro Fairlawn 54, Sindey 37 West Carrollton at Hamilton Xenia at Kenton Ridge Saturday’s Games Fairborn at Northmont Lebanon at Franklin Springfield at Xenia Wayne at Miamisburg West Carrollton at Trotwood Monday’s Game Classic in the Country Springboro vs. Middleburg
Heights Midpark —— Midwest Athletic Conference Fort Recovery . . . . . . 3-0 8-1 Marion Local. . . . . . . 3-0 7-2 Coldwater . . . . . . . . . 3-0 7-2 New Knoxville . . . . . 3-1 7-2 Versailles . . . . . . . . . 2-2 8-3 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 8-2 Delphos St. John’s . . 1-2 7-3 St. Henry. . . . . . . . . . 0-3 4-5 Parkway . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 4-6 New Bremen . . . . . . . 0-3 4-7 Thursday’s Games Coldwater at Fort Recovery Minster at Parkway New Knoxville at New Bremen St. Henry at St. John’s Versailles at Marion Local Saturday’s Games Greenville at Coldwater Minster at Russia New Bremen at St. Marys New Knoxville at Upper Scioto Valley Ottawa-Glandorf at DSJ St. Henry at Lima Shawnee Versailles at Lehman Monday’s Game Franklin Monroe at Fort Recovery Tuesday’s Games Celina at Marion Local Parkway at Spencerville St. Henry at Mississinawa —— Other Girls Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-9 Thursday’s Games Lehman at Graham Marion Cath. at Riverside Saturday’s Games Vandalia at Riverside Versailles at Lehman Monday’s Game Fairlawn at Riverside Tuesday’s Game Spring. Catholic at Lehman
SCORING LEADERS Boys G Alex Baker, Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Brandon Wilson, Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Patwaun Hudson, Sidney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lucas Leffel, New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Andy Hoying, Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Solomon King-White, Lehman.. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Jay Meyer, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Jesse Phlipot, Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mitchell Campbell, Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Alex Meyer, Jackson Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Treg Francis, Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Aaron Clune, New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chad Winner, Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 David Wilcox, Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nick Reier, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kyle Ahrens, Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Devon Poeppelman, Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tyler Egbert, Botkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Heath Geyer, Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Josh Schwartz, Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Jake Allen, New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ethan Zimpfer, Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Girls Brooke Richard, Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . 10 Holly Spencer, Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . 8 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Natalie Billing, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Darian Rose, Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Haley Horstman, New Knoxville. . . . . . . . . . . 9 Paige Lehman, New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Kristi Elliott, Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lauren Elmore, Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kylie Wilson, Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Christine Johnson, Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ashley Frohne, Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bethany Reister, Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Allison Roeth, Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pts. 210 184 150 131 147 158 154 137 119 121 144 100 100 84 116 93 92 100 98 93 81 90
Avg. 21.0 16.7 16.7 16.4 16.3 15.8 15.4 15.2 14.9 13.4 13.1 12.5 12.5 12.0 11.6 11.6 11.5 11.1 10.9 10.3 10.1 10.0
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ting it get away. There were missed shots and a lot of missed free throws, but Ratermann said one statistic really stood out. “Jackson had 12 offensive rebounds,” he said. are several “There things we can point to, We can shoot better, and we didn’t shoot well at the line. But the glaring statistic was 12 offensive rebounds given up. And several of those were put back for baskets.” That game last Tuesday against Jackson was a rescheduled game from week one, so the two teams will lock horns again Friday night, this time at Jackson. “Jackson is extremely efficient on offense,” he said of the Tigers. “They’re not going to turn the ball over and they’re going to get shots. We have to be able to limit them to one shot, and we have to contain their shooters.”
Anna The Rockets have had a couple of near-misses, losing in the fourth quarter to both Russia and Jackson Center. But they brought a smile to first-year coach Nate Barhorst’s face when they went on the road Saturday and came away with a victory over the Marion Local Flyers. “The kids found out Friday that they could play with Jackson Center, and they gave us the same kind of effort Saturday against Marion,” Barhorst said. “This time, we limited the turnovers and were able to put it away. “It was good to see,” he added. “We’ve had some tough losses, but the kids stayed positive and kept working hard and got some payoff on Saturday. They bounced back and we’re proud of their resiliency.” He likes how the Rockets have been getting added help for their scorers lately. “Jay Meyer is going to get his points, and so are Nick Reier and Maverick Long,” said Barhorst. “But of late, Josh Seger and Derek Gephart have really stepped it up, and that’s good to see.” The Rockets take a break from league play Friday to host probably
their biggest non-league rival, the Lehman Cavaliers, Friday night. The Cavs come in at 6-4 and have two of the area’s top players in seniors Alex Baker and Solomon King-White. Baker leads the area in scoring at an even 21 points per game. “Everybody talks about those two players and they are very good,” said Barhorst. “And we have to know where they are. But they have other kids like (Ben) Thieman, (Michael) Jacob, (James) Rego... We can’t allow them to go off on us. “It’s a good rivalry,” he went on. “It goes back years and years, and the fans know its a huge game. It’s exciting for both teams and a good experience for the kids.”
Botkins The Trojans got a win at home over Fort Loramie, but came up short on Saturday at New Knoxville. But they are still enjoying an excellent year, standing at 5-4 and remaining in the County race at 3-2. “We were up at the half and feeling pretty good,” coach Brett Meyer said of the New Knoxville game. “We just couldn’t get the big defensive stop that we needed. We gave up 63 points and I think that’s the most Knoxville has scored this season. So I was a little disappointed in the defensive effort. We had some breakdowns and they capitalized on every one of them.” So as he leads his team into the second half of the season, defense is at the top of his list. “We feel like we’re where we want to be offensively,” said Meyer, who has three players averaging in double figures. “We know we can get our points. But we’re averaging 57 a game and giving up about 55 or 56. And that’s too close a margin. I think to get to the next level, we’re going to have to increase that, and we have to do it with defense. We need to be more consistent.” The Trojans will actually complete the first round of league play Friday when they host Fairlawn. Then on Saturday they stay at home to play Parkway, which is just 1-9. “We saw Fairlawn play Tuesday, and they’re definitely learning how to play without Gillem,” he said of the Jets’ injured top scorer. “They have some more guys that are starting to step up and score. They are improving even without a couple of their key guys being able to go. We need to keep them from stringing a lot of points together. This is a good test for our defense and we have to play well.”
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more physical the second time around. New Bremen was very physical with us Saturday night, and it was good for us to be able to handle that.”
Russia The Russia Raiders begin the second half of the county race right on the heels of Jackson Center in the standings, finishing the first half at 5-1, to go with an excellent 92 overall mark heading into Friday’s game. “I’m just happy with the effort of the kids,” said Russia coach Paul Bremigan. “The kids are playing together and doing what they need to do to get the job done. There is no selfishness. “We got a great effort from Treg Francis last week, but kids like Trevor Sherman are key,” he added. “Trevor did a little bit of everything for us Saturday. He’s 5-9 and got five rebounds, and Brice Rittenhouse is 5-8 or so and got nine rebounds, and against a team like New Bremen, that’s big.” Francis had a marvelous weekend, scoring 44 points in the two games and draining nine three-pointers. “He’s been getting shots all year,” said Bremigan. “With him, I think it was just a matter of time. We couldn’t see a whole lot he was doing wrong, so we just left him alone and told him to keep shooting. He always plays good defense and does a lot of things for us.” The Raiders host
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Versailles football coach Olwin decides to retire KYLE SHANER Ohio Community Media VERSAILLES – It was after a lot of tough days and nights plus communication with family members that Versailles football Olwin and softball coach Bob Olwin decided to retire. Olwin, the 2011 Associated Press Division V Southwest District football coach of the year, announced his retirement to his players Monday. He will retire effective March 1 after taking one of the state’s most sucSDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg cessful football programs CHRISTIAN ACADEMY’S Holly Spencer eyes the back to the playoffs this basket in action against the Ohio Lima Eagles Fri- past season following a day. On Saturday, she went over 1,0000 points for six-year drought. her career. “It was pretty tough on me,” Olwin said Tuesday. “I really enjoyed the kids at Versailles, very tough decision.” Olwin, who also serves as a health and Christian Academy’s needing just five points, high-scoring Holly and finished with 15, all Spencer reached 1,000 of her team’s points. points for her career SatSpencer is the No. 2 urday in the Lady Ea- scorer in the area this CALENDAR gles’ 41-15 loss to season at 21.9 points per High school Cedarville in high school game. High school sports basketball. Christian Academy is TONIGHT She entered the game 4-4 on the season. Girls basketball
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physical education teacher and assistant athletics director at Versailles, is in his fourth year at the school. “It was a great opportunity,” Olwin said. “It was an awesome league (the Midwest Athletic Conference) to be in. Our kids worked their tails off for me and the coaches. The town was real good to me. That’s why the decision was so tough to make.” With Olwin announcing his decision Monday, Versailles hasn’t had a chance to sit down and formulate a plan on finding a successor for his positions, Versailles Athletics Director Randy Swisher said. There is no timetable for finding replacements, but time is more of a factor to find a softball coach because practices begin in about a month, he said. “We have a lot of homework to do before we even get into an inprocess,” terview Swisher said. The jobs will be posted internally first, as is custom, Swisher said.
As for what Versailles wants to find in new coaches, Swisher said, it will look to find someone who can motivate the players, will work well with the kids, be an educator and instill life lessons into the players. “Hopefully with the recent success we’ve had, we’ll be an attractive choice for some candidates,” Swisher said. Olwin took over a football team that went 2-8 in 2007. After a 2-8 season in his first year as the coach, Olwin led the Tigers to back-toback 6-4 seasons in 2009 and 2010 with all eight of those lose coming to playoff teams. This past season Olwin led Versailles to a 9-3 record, which included an 8-2 regular season mark. The Tigers got their first playoff win since 2004 as they beat previously undefeated West Liberty Salem 4821 before being knocked out of the postseason in the regional semifinals by MAC rival Coldwater. Taking Versailles back to the playoffs is
one of the fond memories Olwin will have from his coaching career, he said. He’s proud that he’s leaving the program in better shape than when he took over, he said. “He did a nice job for us,” Swisher said. “Came in and rebuilt things so to speak.” Olwin said he hopes to see the Versailles football team win a state title in the upcoming years. “I think they have a strong work ethic and they get along well together,” Olwin said. “They know what the playoffs are about now.” In his retirement, Olwin said, he plans on being a better family person and looks forward to babysitting his grandchildren. He’s thankful for the opportunity he had in Versailles, he said, and that he was able to help restore the football program’s winning tradition. “I was really happy I could be a part of that for the community and for the kids,” Olwin said.
PHILADELPHIA (5) — Ross Gload, of; Raul Ibanez, of; Brad Lidge, rhp; Ryan Madson, rhp; Roy Oswalt, rhp. PITTSBURGH (4) — Ronny Cedeno, ss; Derrek Lee 1b; Ryan Ludwick, of; Chris Snyder, c. ST. LOUIS (3) — Edwin Jackson, rhp; Corey Patterson, of; Arthur Rhodes, lhp. SAN DIEGO (2) — Brad Hawpe, of; Chad Qualls, rhp. SAN FRANCISCO (4) — Pat Burrell, of; Orlando Cabrera, ss; Guillermo Mota, rhp; Cody Ross, of. WASHINGTON (6) — Rick Ankiel, of; Todd Coffey, rhp; Alex Cora, inf; Jonny Gomes, of; Livan Hernandez, rhp; Ivan Rodriguez, c.
Southwest Division San Antonio . . . . . 6 4 .600 — 1 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 .500 Memphis . . . . . . . 3 6 .333 2½ Houston . . . . . . . . 3 6 .333 2½ New Orleans . . . . 3 6 .333 2½ Northwest Division Oklahoma City. . . 9 2 .818 — 1 Portland . . . . . . . . 7 2 .778 Utah . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 .667 2 Denver . . . . . . . . . 6 4 .600 2½ Minnesota . . . . . . 3 7 .300 5½ Pacific Division L.A. Lakers . . . . . 7 4 .636 — L.A. Clippers . . . . 4 3 .571 1 2 Phoenix . . . . . . . . 4 5 .444 Sacramento . . . . . 4 7 .364 3 3 Golden State . . . . 3 6 .333 Tuesday's Games Houston 82, Charlotte 70 Washington 93, Toronto 78 Philadelphia 112, Sacramento 85 Dallas 100, Detroit 86 Chicago 111, Minnesota 100 Oklahoma City 100, Memphis 95 Milwaukee 106, San Antonio 103 Utah 113, Cleveland 105 Portland 105, L.A. Clippers 97 Golden State 111, Miami 106, OT L.A. Lakers 99, Phoenix 83 Wednesday's Games Indiana 96, Atlanta 84 Sacramento 98, Toronto 91 Philadelphia at New York, inc. Washington at Chicago, inc. Oklahoma City at New Orl., inc. Dallas at Boston, inc. Houston at San Antonio, inc. New Jersey at Denver, inc. L.A. Lakers at Utah, inc. Orlando at Portland, inc. Miami at L.A. Clippers, inc. Thursday's Games Charlotte at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. New York at Memphis, 8 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Orlando at Golden State, 10:30
Bengals need to fix run game CINCINNATI (AP) — In the Bengals’ biggest game, running back Cedric Benson was a bystander. The Bengals gave their top runner only seven carries during a 31-10 playoff loss in Houston, one that highlighted a huge problem they must fix if they want to get back to the postseason. At the most important times, Cincinnati (9-8) couldn’t run the ball. The Bengals got away from the run and let quarterback Andy Dalton throw the ball more down the stretch, showing confidence in their emerging rookie. Cincinnati lost four of its last six games and was held under 20 points four times. Too often, the Bengals found themselves running in place. “We kind of went away from it,” Benson said. “There wasn’t a big emphasis on it throughout the week in preparation going into games, and we just kind of went away from it. It just kind of became unimportant.” It was apparent in the last two games. The Bengals went into their final regularseason game with a chance to clinch the AFC wild card by beating Baltimore at Paul Brown Stadium. Dalton had one of his most erratic games against the Ravens earlier in the season, throwing for 373 yards — a club record for a rookie — but also three interceptions. Benson got the ball only five times in the first half of the rematch and managed 10 yards as Cincinnati fell behind 17-3. The Bengals wound up throwing the ball 44 times and running it 24 times in a 2416 loss. During the playoff
Lehman at Graham New Knoxville at New Bremen Marion Catholic at Riverside Minster at Parkway Verailles at Marion Local Anna at Fort Loramie Mechanicsburg at Fairlawn Bowling Sidney at Vandalia Wrestling Versailles at Allen East —— FRIDAY Boys basketball Lehman at Anna Houston at Russia New Bremen at New Knoxville Ridgemont at Riverside Parkway at Minster Marion Local at Versailles Fairlawn at Botkins Fort Loramie at Jackson Center E. Dayton at Christian Academy Girls basketball E. Dayton at Christian Academy Bowling Sidney at Bearcat Classic —— SATURDAY Girls basketball Versailles at Lehman Minster at Russia New Knoxville at Upper Scioto Vandalia at Riverside Newe Bremen at St. Marys Botkins at Houston Jackson Center at Fairlawn Boys basketball Lehman at Lima Bath Jackson Center at New Knoxville Riverside at Ansonia Minster at Fort Loramie Covington at New Bremen Ottawa-Glandorf at Houston Parkway at Botkins Wrestling Sidney at Alliance Inv. Swimming Sidney at Southwest Classic
loss in Houston a week later, it was more of the same. Benson ran five times in the first half for only 9 yards as Cincinnati fell behind 17-10. He got it only two more times in the second half, when the Bengals ran six times in all and threw 24 times. Benson got the impression during practice leading up to late-season games that the run was being de-emphasized. “I think it was more of a gameplan deal,” Benson said. “I don’t think it was the way the game was going or anything. It was just how they wanted to approach chasing after winning.” Left tackle Andrew FOOTBALL Whitworth also noted a change in the offense as NFL playoffs the season went along NFL Playoff Glance and Dalton and rookie The Associated Press receiver A.J. Green All Times EST Wild-card Playoffs emerged as big-play Saturday, Jan. 7 threats. Defenses foHouston 31, Cincinnati 10 cused on stopping the New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 Sunday, Jan. 8 run and double-covering York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Green, leaving the Ben- New Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT gals to come up with Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 other ways of moving the New Orleans at San Fran., 4:30 ball. They never did con- Denver at New England, 8 p.m. sistently. Sunday, Jan. 15 Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. “I don’t think we had N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 a tremendous amount of Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 22 carries in those games,” TBD Whitworth said. “It’s not Pro Bowl like we ran the ball and Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu were trying, trying and NFC vs. AFC, 7 p.m. trying. Most of the time Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 we were trying to throw At Indianapolis it.” NFC vs. AFC, 6:20 p.m. Coach Marvin Lewis noted that the offense’s BASEBALL approach changed as Dalton and Green be- Free agents came more comfortable. Remaining Free Agents List NEW YORK (AP) — The 87 readopted this season. maining free agents:AMERICAN Benson doesn’t have LEAGUE BALTIMORE (1) — Vladimir an idea of where the Guerrero, dh. team is heading at his BOSTON (6) — J.D. Drew, of; Conor Jackson, 1b; Trever Miller, position. Jason Varitek, c; Tim Wake“I’m open for any- lhp; field, rhp; Dan Wheeler, rhp. thing,” he said. “I don’t CHICAGO (3) — Ramon Casknow what the future’s tro, c; Juan Pierre, of; Omar Vizquel, ss. going to hold. You never CLEVELAND (2) — Chad know going into being a Durbin, rhp; Kosuke Fukuof. free agent, things like dome, DETROIT (5) — Wilson that. I don’t have any Betemit, 3b; Carlos Guillen, ss; Magglio Ordonez, of; Brad Penny, closed doors.”
rhp; Joel Zumaya, rhp. KANSAS CITY (2) — Jeff Francis, lhp; Jason Kendall, c. LOS ANGELES (3) — Russell Branyan, 3b; Joel Pineiro, rhp; Horacio Ramirez, lhp. NEW YORK (7) — Luis Ayala, rhp; Eric Chavez, 3b; Bartolo Colon, rhp; Andruw Jones, of; Damaso Marte, lhp; Sergio Mitre, rhp; Jorge Posada, dh. OAKLAND (2) — Rich Harden, rhp; Hideki Matsui, of. SEATTLE (1) — Jamey Wright, rhp. TAMPA BAY (3) — Juan Cruz, rhp; Johnny Damon, of; Casey Kotchman, 1b. TEXAS (3) — Mike Gonzalez, lhp; Matt Treanor, c; Brandon Webb, rhp. TORONTO (1) — Shawn Camp, rhp. —— ATIONAL LEAGUE ARIZONA (2) — Zach Duke, lhp; Xavier Nady, of. ATLANTA (2) — Scott Linebrink, rhp; Jack Wilson, ss-2b. CHICAGO (4) — Rodrigo Lopez, rhp; Ramon Ortiz, rhp; Carlos Pena, 1b; Kerry Wood, rhp. CINCINNATI (2) — Francisco Cordero, rhp; Edgar Renteria, ss. COLORADO (3) — Aaron Cook, rhp; Mark Ellis, 2b; Kevin Millwood, rhp. LOS ANGELES (4) — Jon Garland, rhp; Hiroki Kuroda, rhp; Aaron Miles, 2b; Vicente Padilla, rhp. MIAMI (2) — Greg Dobbs, 3b; Javy Vazquez, rhp. MILWAUKEE (2) — Craig Counsell, 2b; Prince Fielder, 1b. NEW YORK (3) — Willie Harris, of; Jason Isringhausen, rhp; Chris Young, rhp.
BASKETBALL NBA standings National Basketball Association The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia. . . . . 7 2 .778 — 2 New York . . . . . . . 5 4 .556 Boston . . . . . . . . . 4 4 .500 2½ 4 Toronto . . . . . . . . . 4 7 .364 New Jersey. . . . . . 2 8 .200 5½ Southeast Division Miami . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 .800 — Orlando . . . . . . . . 6 3 .667 1½ Atlanta . . . . . . . . . 7 4 .636 1½ Charlotte . . . . . . . 2 8 .200 6 Washington . . . . . 1 8 .111 6½ Central Division Chicago. . . . . . . . . 9 2 .818 — Indiana . . . . . . . . . 7 3 .700 1½ 4 Cleveland . . . . . . . 4 5 .444 Milwaukee . . . . . . 3 6 .333 5 Detroit . . . . . . . . . 2 8 .200 6½ WESTERN CONFERENCE
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