01/20/12 by I-75 Newspaper Group

COMING SATURDAY Remote Possibilities • Meaghan Roth, Sam Witwer and Sam Huntington star in “Being Human” on Syfy. Inside

Vol. 121 No. 14

Sidney, Ohio

January 20, 2012

TODAY’S

NEWS

TODAY’S WEATHER

25° 25° For a full weather report, turn to Page 13.

$50,000 bond set Standoff suspect appears in court BY TOM BARNETT tbarnett@sdnccg.com

INSIDE TODAY

Tax tips offered as dreaded date approaches • We circle April 15 on the calendar along with holidays and birthdays, but hardly with anticipation. Tax time for local wage earners is often the most dreaded date of the year. 17

Sean M. Fisher, who staged a six-hour standoff with law enforcement officers in Sidney Wednesday morning, appeared before Municipal Court Judge Duane Goettemoeller Thursday morning by video from the Shelby County Jail. Fisher, 33, 529 Boone St., Piqua, is facing four felony charges of burglary, one of attempted burglary and two counts of kidnapping in connection with incidents at Village West Apartments, 500 N. Vandemark Road in Sidney. The burglary charges are felonies of the second degree

and attempted burglary a third degree felony. One kidnapping charge is a second degree felony and the other a third degree felony. Judge Goettemoeller, in the presence of Shelby County Prosecutor Ralph Bauer, ordered a Jan. 27 preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. for Fisher and set bond at $50,000 cash or surety on condition he has no further contact with his alleged victims or Village West. Fisher made no comment as he stoically appeared from the jail. The incident began when Sidney police received a call shortly after 6 a.m. from a Village West resident about a See BOND/Page 3

For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com

Nevermore Poe fans call end to tradition

Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Hazel Brown

BY ARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press

INDEX Amish Cook ..........................6 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................14-16 Comics................................12 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................11 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Opinion................................10 Obituaries..............................3 Russia/Houston ....................9 Sports............................18-19 State news ............................8 ’Tween 12 and 20 ...............11 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....13

“Whatever people in general do not understand, they are always prepared to dislike; the incomprehensible is always the obnoxious.” — Letitia Landon, English poet (1802-1838) For more on today in history, turn to Page 12.

NEWS NUMBERS News tips, call 498-5962. Home delivery, call 4985939. Classified advertising, call 498-5925. Retail advertising, call 4985980 Visit the Sidney Daily News on the Web at www.sidneydailynews.com

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg

Time to shovel snow Mary Johns, 10, of Sidney, shovels the sidewalk in front of her house on a snowy Thursday afternoon. Mary is the daughter of Kerra Long and Jim Long.

Limit 4 Offers

BY SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The world last year wasn’t quite as warm as it has been for most of the past decade, government scientists said Thursday, but it continues a general trend of rising temperatures. The average global temperature was 57.9 degrees Fahrenheit, making 2011 the 11th hottest on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. That’s 0.9 degrees warmer than the 20th century average, officials said. In fact, it was hotter than every year last century except 1998. One reason 2011 was milder than recent years was the La Nina cooling of the

central Pacific Ocean. La Ninas occur every few years and generally cause global temperatures to drop, but this was the warmest La Nina year on record. And 2011 also was the warmest year on record for Spain and Norway, and the second warmest for the United Kingdom. In the United States, the average temperature of 53.8 was just 1 degree above normal, making last year only the 23rd warmest on record. But 17 cities — including Houston, Miami, Trenton and Austin — had their warmest years. This marks the 35th straight year that global temperatures were warmer than normal. NOAA’s records for world average temperatures date back to 1880. “It would be premature to make any conclusion that we would see any hiatus

SIDNEY 2248736

937-492-8820 Good 6am - 10:30 am No other discounts with coupon redemption. Expires 2-15-12.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Edgar Allan Poe fans waited long past a midnight dreary, but it appears annual visits to the writer’s grave in Baltimore by a mysterious figure called the “Poe Toaster” shall occur nevermore. Poe House and Museum Curator Jeff Jerome said early Thursday that die-hard fans waited hours past when the tribute bearer normally arrives. But the “Poe Toaster” was a no-show for a third year in a row, leaving another unanswered question in a mystery worthy of the writer’s legacy. Poe fans had said they would hold one last vigil this year before calling an end to the tradition. “It’s over with,” Jerome said wearily. “It will probably hit See POE/Page 5

World not quite as hot in 2011

CHEESEBURGERS CHEESEBURGERS

SAVE 50¢

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg

SEAN FISHER, of Piqua, appeard via video in front of Sidney Municipal Court Judge Duane Goettemoeller for his arraignement Thursday. Fisher tried to escape police after a failed robbery attempt Wednesday.

DEATHS

TODAY’S THOUGHT

75 cents

www.sidneydailynews.com

3 for

$ 79

Offer good 1/20/12-2/2/12

of the longer-term warming trend,” said Tom Karl, director of NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. “Global temperatures are continuing to increase.” NASA, which calculates global temperatures in a slightly different way, announced essentially the same temperature for the year. But NASA’s record-keeping calls it the ninth warmest ever. Both NASA climate scientist James Hansen and University of Victoria’s Andrew Weaver said they expect that in the next few years the world will set yet a new record high temperature. 2010 tied for the hottest on record. NOAA also released new figures for extreme weather. The agency recalcuSee WORLD/Page 3

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich SAVE 50¢ Limit 4 Offers

Good 6am - 10:30 am No other discounts with coupon redemption. Expires 2-15-12.

To purchase photographs appearing in the Sidney Daily News, go to www.sidneydailynews.com

PUBLIC RECORD

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 2

FSA to hold meetings MUNICIPAL COURT about office consolidation The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced public meetings in five Ohio counties where agency offices are being considered for proposed consolidation in order to increase departmental efficiencies. Roger Lentz, Shelby County FSA director, said Thursday the changes will not affect Shelby or Auglaize FSA offices. “In fact, he said, “we will soon be filling a staff vacancy.

“Only Montgomery and Clark County offices are being considered for consolidation in our areas,” he said. Montgomery A County public meeting is scheduled Jan. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Golden Gate Park, Leiber Center, 545 E. Upper Lewisburg Salem Road, Brookville. The Clark County meeting is scheduled Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Clark County Fairgrounds, Annex Build-

4401 South ing, Charleston Pike, Springfield. Other hearings are scheduled in Meigs, Perry and Carroll counties. Producers can provide written comment by e-mailing Christina at Reed Christina.Reed@ oh.usda.gov or sending written comments to USDA Ohio Farm Service Agency, 200 N. High St. Room 540, Columbus, OH 43215.

Ohioans lose about $2M to sweepstakes scams BY LISA CORNWELL tion would give the atAssociated Press torney general the power to ask for phone CINCINNATI (AP) and Internet activity — Sweepstakes scams records, as well as oncost Ohioans about $2 line payment informamillion in 2011 as tion in suspected gauged by complaints Internet fraud cases. made to the state last DeWine’s office has said year, state Attorney that scammers often General Mike DeWine use websites like eBay said Thursday. and Craigslist to fleece His office’s consumer people. protection division American Civil Liblogged nearly 1,500 erties Union of Ohio complaints about Executive Director sweepstakes and prizes Chris Link has said scams in 2011, DeWine that such measures said in a release. make it easier for law DeWine said his of- enforcement to access fice is seeking stronger personal information. tools to go after people The bill, which is and companies conduct- now in the House, also ing those types of scams would create additional and other forms of penalties for telecomfraud against con- munications fraud sumers. against the elderly and Senate Bill 223, disabled persons, Hackunanimously passed in ley said. She said the November by the state bill has passed the Senate, would give House Criminal Justice DeWine’s office more Committee but has not power to go after sus- been voted on by the pected scammers in- full House. volved in Internet theft DeWine’s office also cases, Lisa Hackley, a is working with law enspokeswoman for the forcement around the attorney general’s of- state to increase prosefice, said Thursday. cutions of those who The proposed legisla- conduct scams on

CITY

RECORD

Police log

were called to 715 S. Main Ave. to remove a person from the propTHURSDAY erty. Anthony Sims, 25, -1:57 a.m.: operat- 2520 S. Vandemark ing a vehicle under Road, was arrested for the influence. Sidney disorderly conduct. police arrested James Schmidt, 45, for OVI and contempt. WEDNESDAY -12:15 p.m.: disorTHURSDAY derly conduct. Police -9:12 a.m.: medical.

Fire, rescue

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

1451 N. Vandemark Road, P.O. Box 4099, Sidney, OH 45365-4099 www.sidneydailynews.com Frank Beeson Group Publisher

Mandy Yagle Inside Classifieds Sales Manager

Jeffrey J. Billiel Publisher/Executive Editor Regional Group Editor

Rosemary Saunders Graphics Manager

Bobbi Stauffer Assistant Business Manager

Melanie Speicher News Editor

Becky Smith Advertising Manager I Circulation Customer Service Hours: The Circulation Department is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 6 - 11 a.m. Call 498-5939 I All numbers are Area Code (937) Classified Advertising ..........498-5925 Retail Advertising ..................498-5980 Business News ........................498-5967 Comments, Story Ideas ..........498-5962 Circulation ..............................498-5939 City Desk ................................498-5971 Corrections (News) ..................498-5962 Editorial Page ..........................498-5962 Entertainment listings ..............498-5965 Events/Calendar items ............498-5968 Fax (Advertising) ..................498-5990 Fax (News)..............................498-5991 Social News ............................498-5965 Sports ......................................498-5960 Toll Free........................1-800-688-4820 e-mail:sdn@sdnccg.com Published Monday and Wednesday through Saturday Open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

2247512

Ohioans. The attorney general last March formed his office’s Economic Crimes Division, which has investigated dozens of cases resulting in nine people being charged with felonies. So far, six of those charged have entered guilty pleas and been convicted in counties including Hamilton, Greene, Coshocton and Stark. Sweepstakes or prizes made up the eighth most common complaint category on the list of the top 10 complaints made to the consumer protection section in 2011, DeWine said. The top complaint category on the list was motorized vehicles, followed by collections, credit reporting or financial services in second place and Internet or phone complaints in third. Those three categories held the same rankings in the 2010 list of complaints, with sweepstakes or prizes also holding the eighth spot on the 2010 list.

I How to arrange home delivery: To subscribe to The Sidney Daily News or to order a subscription for someone else, call us at 498-5939 or 1-800-6884820.The subscription rates are: Motor Routes & Office Pay $41.00/13 wks. (incl. 2% Disc.) $77.00/26 wks. (incl. 5% Disc.) $143.00/52 wks. (incl. 10% Disc.) We accept VISA & MasterCard Mail Delivery $53.00 for 13 wks. $106.00 for 26 wks. $205.00 for 52 wks. Regular subscriptions are transferrable and/or refundable. Refund checks under $10 will not be issued. An administrative fee of $10 for all balances under $50 will be applied. Remaining balances of $50 or more will be charged a 20% administrative fee.

I Delivery Deadlines Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. I Periodicals Postage Paid At Sidney, Ohio I Postmaster, please send changes to: P.O. Box 4099, Sidney, OH 45365-4099 I Member of: Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Newspaper Association and Associated Press

Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call on the 1000 block of Stephens Road. -1:27 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 500 block of Linden Avenue on a medical call. WEDNESDAY -8:58 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 200 block of Doorley Road on a medical call. -8:29 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 200 block of West Pinehurst Street on a medical call. -8:07 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 700 block of Buckeye Avenue. -7:01 p.m.: injury. Medics responded to a report of an injury on the 800 block of Merri Lane. -4:31 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 300 block of Maple Street on a medical call. -8:07 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 2800 block of Bridlewood Drive on a medical call.

COUNTY

RECORD

Fire, rescue THURSDAY -9 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to the 200 block of Roth Street on a medical call. -1:18 a.m.: medical. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to the 100 block of East South Street on a medical call. WEDNESDAY -11:55 a.m.: medical. Fort Loramie Rescue responded to the 7900 block of Ohio 66 on a medical call.

In Sidney Municipal Court Thursday morning, Judge Duane Goettemoeller sentenced David A. Ordean, 30, 420 E. Court St., to 30 days in jail previously ordered for probation violations in an assault case. On a charge of violating a temporary protection order, amended to disorderly conduct, he was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for eight days served. If fines and costs are paid in full, 22 days jail may be reconsidered. • A driving while under restrictions charge against Michael T. Wilson, 38, of Urbana, was dismissed at the request of the state. In Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon, Goettemoeller dismissed a charge of carrying a concealed weapon against Daniel L. Leonard, 40, at large, since he is serving a prison sentence. • Rodney R. Tillman, 50, 2875 Morning Ridge, was fined $75 and costs and his driver’s license was suspended for six months on a drug abuse charge. • Jamieson E. Brewer, 41, 209 W. Main St., Apt. A, Port Jefferson, was fined $600 and costs, sentenced to 30 days in jail, and his driver’s license was suspended for one year for his second driving while under the influence offense within six years. If fines and costs are paid in full, 20 days of the jail sentence may reconsidered. be Charges of obstructing official business, failure to reinstate a license and driving under suspension were dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. • Virgil R. Williams, 29, of Dayton, was fined $75 and costs and his driver’s license was suspended for six months on a drug abuse charge. • Driving while suspension under charges against Daniel L. Leonard, 41, at large, were dismissed at the

request of the state since he is serving a prison sentence. • Speeding charges against Rodney R. Tillman, 51, of Cincinnati, were dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. Court fines These people recently paid fines and costs totaling $136 (unless noted) for various violations as follows: Carla L. Hymes, 25, 440 Jefferson St., failure to register a dog, $130. Charles E. Bell, 58, 7474 Logan-Shelby Road, Quincy, failure to attach deer tag, $205. Donald E. Bailey, 72, 600 W. Pike St., Jackson Center, failure to attach deer permit, $205. Carlos-SantosMendez, 21, 2805 Wapakoneta Ave., lot 76, expired license, $136, expired plates, $25. Melissa D. O’Neal, 38, 7483 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, seatbelt, $116. Brandon D. Cotterman, 23, 410 W. South St., Botkins, seatbelt, $116. Catherine R. Mielke, 31, 102 N. Main St., speeding, Botkins, $135. Mark A. Carlson, 36, 560 Spyglass Court, speeding, $135. Brad L. Davis, 33, 145 S., Hanover St., Minster, speeding, $135. Teresa A. Keith, 50, 318 Wall St., Port Jefferson, speeding, $135. Ricky A. Grimm, 42, 12167 Dorothy Drive, Minster, seatbelt, $116. Lillian M. J. Wildermuth, 18, 912 Riverside Drive, failure to control. Tessa M. Davis, 20, 2144 Broadway Ave., following too closely, $130. Britny A. Eley, 25, 13856 State Route 274, Botkins, speeding, $135 Mark R. Johnson, 223, 10861 Lochard Road, seatbelt, $116. Anna C. Picker, 18, 1431 S. Kuther Road, speeding, $141. Jeremy M. Pleiman, 34, 16225 Sidney-Freyburg Road, Anna,

speeding, $135. Janet L. Hilgefort, 52, 268 Oakwood Drive, Fort Loramie, seatbelt, $116. Paul F. Dunkman, 61, Ailes Road, 13909 Anna, speeding, $135. Buddy R. Esser, 67, 15680 E. State Route 119, Anna, seatbelt, $116. Melinda S. Barlage, 37, 9324 Kelch Road, Versalles, speeding, $135. Travis B. Parsons, 37, 9940 Jamisen Road, Versailles, following too closely. Dustin J. Cole, 28, 113 Edgewood St., expired license plates. Stephanie M. Turner, 23, 10577 ThompsonSchiff Road, speeding. Steven L. Schulze, 51, 01921 Clover Four Road, New Bremen, speeding, $135. Barbara J. Morsey, 59, 96 Crestwood Drive, Minster, traffic light. Cark A. Brun, 46, 1221 N. Miami Ave., expired license plates. Theodore Hufford, 50, 438 N. Miami Ave., Apt. C, improper backing. Janet K. McGlinch, 30, 7230 Medford Road, speeding, Versailles, $135. Bradley J. Francis, 43, 319 Westwood drive, Russia, speeding, $135. Lloyd W. Seedorf, 50, 403 S. Second St., Anna, following too closely. Mitchell Holdgreve, 51, 15230 Schmidtmeyer Road, Minster, speeding. Pamela A. Pollard, 68, 4800 Fort LoramieSwanders Road, Minster, speeding, $135. Krista M. Sanders, 32, 9038 Dawson Road, Fort Loramie, speeding, $135. Kathleen M. Geise, 50, 10063 PattersonHalpin Road, speeding, $135. Douglas W. Hoover, 65, 822 Port Jefferson Road, seatbelt, $116. Randy R. Broerman, 45, 10751 Brandewie Road, Fort Loramie, stop sign, $130. Joll Knupp, 57, 1680 Westlake Drive, following too closely.

veri onwireless

Verizon Wireless Prepaid. 1/2 OFF Prepaid Phones in January

NOW AVAILABLE AT

Super Store

2250126

624 N. Vandemark, Sidney 2622 Michigan Ave., Sidney Regular Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-6 EOE

PUBLIC RECORD

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Officers to be elected The Shelby County Regional Planning Commission will elect officers and review goals for 2012 when it meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 129 E. Court St. A member-at-large will be appointed to the executive committee and a final budget review will be made. The board will also review 2012 surveys and review 2011 accomplishments.

OBITUARIES Cremation Options offered at Sidney’s only on-site crematory

Cromes

Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Meeting set The Shelby County Local Emergency Planning Committee will be meeting for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday at 8 a.m. in the Ag. Building to elect officers. The committee will also hear reports.

Hazel Brown

“Affordable”

492-5101 View obituaries at

cromesfh.com 2245928

Let Western Ohio Mortgage Take Care of Your Home Needs Western Ohio Mortgage 733 Fair Road, Sidney Office: 937-497-9662 Toll Free: 800-736-8485 Teresa Rose President

ZANESVILLE (AP) — A caretaker had been buying 2,000 pounds of chicken weekly for exotic animals later set free by their eastern Ohio owner who killed himself, according to reports released Thursday. In documents posted online by the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, an investigator writes that the caretaker said “those cats were not starved” when interviewed about two months after owner Terry Thompson opened their cages and shot himself. Police killed 48 of Thompson’s 56 animals, including Bengal tigers, lions and bears, as they spread into the community outside Zanesville on Oct. 18-19. Thompson, 62, had been home only a few weeks after spending a year in prison on a gun conviction and was described by a probation officer as being overwhelmed by the farm’s condition.

MARKETS LOCAL GRAIN MARKETS Trupointe 701 S. Vandemark Road, Sidney 937-492-5254 January corn ........................$6.06 February corn.......................$6.06 January beans....................$11.77 February beans ..................$11.77 Storage wheat ......................$5.75 July wheat............................$6.09 July 2013 wheat...................$6.47 CARGILL INC. 1-800-448-1285 Dayton January corn ........................$6.21 February corn.......................$6.24 Sidney January soybeans ..............$11.85 February soybeans.............$11.85 POSTED COUNTY PRICE Shelby County FSA 820 Fair Road, Sidney 492-6520 Closing prices for Tuesday: Wheat ...................................$5.72 Wheat LDP rate.....................zero Corn ......................................$5.84 Corn LDP rate........................zero Soybeans ............................$11.38 Soybeans LDP rate ................zero

LOTTERY Wednesday drawing Powerball: 06-29-3444-50, Powerball: 28, Power Play: 0 Thursday drawings Mega Millions estimated jackpot: $60 million Pick 3 Evening: 7-4-3 Pick 3 Midday: 6-9-7 Pick 4 Evening: 8-34-6 Pick 4 Midday: 4-5-48 Powerball estimated jackpot: $100 million Rolling Cash 5: 0305-13-20-29 Ten OH Evening: 0607-09-16-18-19-23-2730-37-38-54-56-60-67-6 8-75-77-78-79 Ten OH Midday: 0103-05-11-20-28-29-3646-48-51-54-55-56-57-6 1-64-72-77-78

2244897

2247115

Snow Removal & Salting

support her family. After her first marriage, she moved to Troy in 1927 where she worked at various jobs. She took in laundry, worked at Waco Aircraft, was a waitress and cook at many restaurants and was a Stanley Home Products dealer. Hazel was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ for more than 60 years. She was also a charter member of Waco Aircraft and Redman’s Lodge. Halfway through her life she met the love of her life, Lloyd. They were able to spend 54 wonderful years together. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Dr. Keith Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s United Church of Christ Organ Fund, 130 South Walnut Street, Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Recipes, photos sought for cookbook — LOCKINGTON The Lockington Volunteer Fire Department is going to combine history and recipes into a cookbook. The cookbook will include old photographs from the fire department, along with recipes including a special section for chili recipes. “We are seeking any old photos or stories that relate to the history of Lockington and the Lockington Volunteer Fire Department.” said Melissa Adams, who is coordinating the cookbook. The chili section will include recipes from mild to hot dishes. Each recipe submitted must be: • On its own sheet of paper and include: • The name and contact information for the person submitting the recipe. • The category for the recipe. • A list of all ingredients. • Steps to put it all together. • You may also submit a brief description or short story that relates to the recipe. This is optional. The categories to be used are: • Appetizers • Soups and Salads

• Chili • Breads and Rolls • Vegetables and Sides • Main Dishes • Desserts • Cookies and Confections • Miscellaneous Photos relating to the history of the fire department must in print or via e-mail. Do not send the only copy of a photo. Photos will not be returned. The deadline for all submissions is May 4. All submissions need to be sent to: Melissa Adams, LVFD Cookbook, 3605 W. Versailles Road, Piqua, OH 45356, or emailed to melissa.adams.frg@gma il.com Cookbooks will be available starting Labor Day weekend at the Piqua Heritage Festival. Cookbooks may be reserved when a recipe is submitted. The price of the cookbook will be determined on the number of recipes and photos submitted. All proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Lockington Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Adams at melissa.adams.fgr@gma il.com or by calling (937) 773-8085.

Mary Elizabeth Shelley

Area Tree & Landscape Service 492-8486

2247087

ThankYou for your continued support and patronage over the past 37 years.

104 E. Mason Rd., Sidney

2246595

Exotics fed 2,000 pounds of chicken weekly

TROY — Hazel Brown, 102, of Troy, passed away at 3:05 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at the Covington Care Center, Covington. Hazel was born May 13, 1909, in Laura. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Mina (Shellabarger) Billhimer; her husbands, Herbert Otto Butt, Howard Bissett and Lloyd Brown; siblings, Mary Neff, Joe Billhimer, Sam Billhimer, Esther Cottrell, Betty Winch, David Billhimer, John Billhimer, Norma Jean Meek; and daughter, Beverly Lamoreaux. She is survived by her brother, Paul Billhimer; sons and daughters, Herbert (Helen) Butt, Phyllis (James) Anderson, Pat (Carl) Peterson and Bruce (Lou) Brown; grandchildren, Linda (Don) Buirley, Rex (Karen) Butt, Pam (Mark) Favorite, Kevin (Nancy) Butt, Debbie (Steve) Barkett, Mary Porazzo and Jamie (Yuki) Anderson; addigrandchildren tional from out of the area totaling 20; and 40 greatgrandchildren and 28 g r e a t - g r e a t grandchildren. Hazel knew how to work. As a small child she was paid to work on various farms to help

Page 3

M, T, W 9-6, Th 9-1, F 9-8 Sat 9-3, Sun Closed

AFFORDABLE FUNERALS

Salm-McGill Tangeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services 502 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney

492-5130 2246178

“Come See Our Newest Townhomes in Sidney”

937-492-8640 • info@shrevesconstruction.com 2247019

OBITUARY POLICY The Sidney Daily News publishes abbreviated death notices free of charge. There is a flat $75 charge for obituaries and photographs. Usually death notices and/or obituaries are submitted via the family's funeral home, although in some cases a family may choose to submit the information directly.

ONLINE

News, Weather, Sports Your Community www.SidneyDailyNews.com

RANCHO B E R N A R D O, Calif. — Mary Elizabeth Shelley, 91, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. She was born March 7, 1920, in Sidney and lived in Rancho Bernardo, Calif. for 23 years. She attended the University of Michigan and received her degree from the School of Nursing in 1941. She met her husband, Leonard, at the University of Michigan and they were married for 66 years. During World War II, she worked at San Diego Rees-Stealy Clinic and then as a visiting nurse for the Navy and Marine Relief Society, working with dependants. Mary was an active resident at the Remington Club Retirement Community. She was involved in the Rancho Bernardo Newcomer’s Club and a member of the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling, golf, bridge, football, and sewing. Mary is survived by

her daughters, Harriet Schaffer, of Fresno, Calif., and Karen Foncannon, of Mesa, Ariz.; sons, Richard Shelley, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Thomas Shelley, of Claremont, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, Rancho Bernardo, Calif., with the Revs. Ray Sparling and Dr. Mofid Wasef officiating. Interment is in the Memorial Garden at the church. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Remington Club 1, 16925 Hierba Dr., San Diego, Calif. The family requests donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718. Please sign the guest book online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/pomeradonews.

Exhibit to open CLEVELAND (AP) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is opening an exhibit exploring the Grateful Dead, from its recordings, tours and fans to its instruments and album-cover art. “Grateful Dead: The Long, Strange Trip” opens publicly April 12 during Induction Week at the

Cleveland hall and runs through December. The Mickey Hart Band, featuring the Grateful Dead drummer, will perform at a special April11 event. The exhibit features manuscripts, handwritten notes, five Jerry Garcia guitars, Hart’s custom-painted drum kit and promoter Bill Graham’s “Father Time” robe.

Oratorial contest planned LIMA — Ohio State University Lima’s Office of Institutional Diversity will host the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Oratorical Contest Jan. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Martha Farmer Theater for the performing Arts. Reed, 4240 Campus Drive. The program is being presented by I Am Making A Difference Inc. Ilene Evans will be the keynote speaker for the free event.

BOND suspicious person at one apartment. Police were joined at the scene by the Shelby County Tactical Response Team. It ended when Fisher attempted to flee from the apartment complex around noon and was quickly apprehended by police. Police Chief Kevin Gessler said Wednesday more than 40 law enpersonnel forcement were on the scene during the standoff, including Sidney and Piqua

WORLD lated the number of billion-dollar weather disasters in the U.S., bumping the total from 12 to 14. Officials added Tropical Storm Lee, which dumped rain from Maryland to New England in September, and a July hail and wind storm in Colorado to the list. The 14 extreme events smash the old record of nine billion-dollar disasters in 2008. “America has endured an unusually large number of extreme events, totaling damages of more than $55 billion,” NOAA deputy administrator Kathryn Sullivan said. She blamed a variety of factors, including population changes. For the year, a record 58 percent of the United States had either extreme rainfall or severe drought, about triple what is normal for the country. Seven states — New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana and Kentucky — had their wettest years since those types of records were kept beginning in 1895. Texas had its driest year

From Page 1 police officers, Shelby County Sheriff ’s deputies and Sidney Fire and Emergency Services personnel. At one point, Folkerth Avenue was closed was closed to incoming traffic for several hours as police operated from a command post at Days Inn. Gessler said weather was a factor in the long standoff. “We had to keep switching men in and out because of the cold.”

From Page 1 ever. The record wet up north and dry down south fits with what climate change science predicts, but it is too early to say if 2011’s precipitation extremes were due to global warming, Karl said. And the unusual number of deadly tornadoes can’t be linked to global warming, he said. But Kevin Trenberth, director of climate analysis at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., which is a consortium of universities, said it’s hard not to see the hand of man-made global warming behind the extremes. “Where these events occur is largely driven by natural variability, but the fact that they are breaking records and causing tremendous damage when they do occur is undoubtedly because of the human stimulus,” Trenberth said in an email. ——— NOAA’s climate report: http://1.usa.gov/zeeYab NASA’s climate report: http://1.usa.gov/ynPirr

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

NEW YEAR

Walk To A Better You

Your time on the couch in front of the TV has come to an end, and you're ready to get fit. How you go about this journey is up to you. You could take a martial arts class, you could take up running, you could swim at the local pool, you could enroll in a dance class or you could simply walk. That's right. Walking half an hour on most days of the week will help you get into shape and stay healthy, and unlike some other disciplines, walking is easy and requires little in the way of equipment. Interested in walking your way to a better you? Read on! Before you get started, you need to take an assessment of your health. Do you have some health issues? If so, you should make an appointment with your physician to ensure you are healthy enough to start a fitness walking program. The same goes if you are over the age of 65. Next, you need to gather the right equipment.Walking doesn't require much, just some comfortable clothes and a good pair of walking shoes. You will want shoes in good condition that fit well.You may also want to purchase a water bottle to carry with you on longer stretches.This will ensure you don't get dehydrated. You also need to consider where you will be walking. Clearly you will want somewhere safe, such as a nearby park, gym or track. You can also walk in your neighborhood or on a local trail. If possible, try to find a buddy. There is safety in numbers, and having someone to walk with will keep you motivated. When you are ready to begin, go slowly. Always take the time to warm up and cool down to prevent injury. Once you have warmed up with some stretches, go for a brisk 10minute walk. Do this every day for a week, and then tack on another five minutes onto your walks the next week. Continue to do this until you have built up enough strength and stamina to go the distance desired. While you are walking, pay attention to your stature. Are you standing up straight? Are your shoulders relaxed and your head held high? Are your abdominal muscles tight? When done right, walking can improve posture and slim the waistline. As you build your strength and stamina, you can pick up the pace and go for longer stretches at a time. If you are looking to shed some pounds, you will want to walk briskly for 45 to 60 minutes five days a week. Of course, keeping up the program could turn out to be the hardest part. Look to your walking buddy for support and just think of how good you'll look and feel within a few months!

Get your LIFE in BALANCE

NEW YOU

Relief For The Stressed

Of the approximate 44 million caregivers in the United States, 61% are women. Most are middle-aged with jobs outside of the home. They do whatever it takes to provide for their family and care for their loved ones, whether coming into the office early, staying late or reducing their hours altogether. Many wind up burning the candle at both ends, leaving them exhausted and prone to caregiver stress. There's no doubt about it. Caring for a sick or disabled person can be draining, emotionally, physically and financially. Add to that the responsibility of caring for a family, and it's easy to see why many women suffer from caregiver stress. The problem can vary in intensity, and if left untreated, it can lead to a host of condi-

tions, some short- and some long-term. Anger, frustration, exhaustion, guilt and loneliness are usually the first signs of caregiver stress, Unfortunately, most woman are too busy to recognize them, much less deal with them. Many begin to suffer from anxiety and depression and become increasingly ill. They catch bugs easily and take longer to recover. Many also put on weight. All of this can lead to

You've read the studies, seen the reports and discussed the issue with your physician. Consuming certain foods can reduce your risk of cancer. Some of the best-known cancer fighters are cruciferous veggies. Bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and other members of the cabbage family fall into this group. In addition to containing valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber, cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals and other compounds that can fight off cancer cells and keep the disease at bay. Phytochemicals have been proven to fight cancer in many ways. Some can combat oxidative stress, which can increase the production of oxygen-free radicals and raise the risk of breast, colon, lung, prostate and other cancers. Some can halt the growth of cancer cells in tumors in the breasts, cervix, colon, liver, lungs, uterine lining and more. Some can stop the disease in its tracks, stimulating the production of enzymes to detoxify the carcinogens before they cause any damage. Consuming more cruciferous vegetables does not guarantee cancer will not occur. Further studies are needed to determine just how effective the vegetables are against the disease. In the meantime, it cannot help to eat more servings of them weekly. Numerous recipes are available for dishes including cruciferous vegetables. For the best results, the vegetables should be eaten raw or steamed lightly in order to maintain the phytochemicals. Don't dismiss the importance of cruciferous vegetables. The next time you mosey into the kitchen for a snack, consider grabbing a handful of cauliflower or broccoli. It will do your body good in more ways than one.

Expires 2-29-12

$15.00 OFF New Client 60-Minute Massage with Janelle Holthaus, LMT Expires 2-29-12

Amy N. Heitkamp, DC

1029 Fair Rd., Sidney

937-492-3800

Having trouble with your New Year’s Resolution?

Come join the

Senior Center!

of Sidney-Shelby County

ActiveHealthyWell 492-5266

• More equipment • More group exercise classes • Indoor Swimming Pool • Caring staff ready to meet your needs • New extended hours for Child Care and Facility Access

SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY YMCA

300 E. Parkwood Street Sidney, OH 45365 937-492-9134 www.sidney-ymca.org

TV!

Headaches Headaches

Drawing to be held 2/1/12

WIN WIN

You’ve taken care of your family... now it’s time to take care of yourself ! Treat hormone imbalance and deficiency with bio-identical hormone replacement.

Call us, we can help 1-800-670-4999

Schwieterman Pharmacies www.schwietermanpharmacy.com

How Do You Stay Healthy and Active? Join the Forever Young Club!

Rehab and Skilled Care Contact Jenny Huelskamp,

705 Fulton Street, Sidney

Director of Admissions

www.pavilion-sidney.com

937-492-9591

Mitchell

CHIROPRACTIC Serving Sidney for 40 years 402 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney • 492-2040

Sponsored by Dorothy Love Retirement Community

For adults 55 years of age or older. All activities take place in the Amos Community Center. A nominal fee is charged

304 S. West Ave., Sidney

other facility in Shelby County:

a Flat Screen

Hot Flashes Flashes Hot

due to federal regulations, this offer may not apply to Medicare/Medicaid patients

ND FE A Y HE UR LI T N I JO NGE YO One low rate gives you CHA access to more than any

Schedule a tour today and be entered to

Irritability Irritability

New Patient Exam, including Nervous System Scan

main hands-on caregiver, another might arrange for appointments and another for food and clothes. Classes are available to assist families in sharing the duties of caregiving, reprioritizing tasks and setting more manageable goals. There is no shame in asking for help, whether in the form of assistive devices or respite services. Women, and anyone for that matter, suffering from caregiver stress should check with their state's agency on aging and take advantage of all the resources available. More importantly, they should take care of themselves, taking the time to exercise and eat right and see their doctor regularly. Ill, stressed caregivers cannot provide the care needed for their loved one or their family.

Come see what The Pavilion has to offer

Heart Heart Palpitations Palpitations Decreased Decreased Libido Libido

$15.00 OFF

the development of more serious, life-long conditions, like arthritis, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Recognizing the presence of caregiver stress is the first step in dealing with it. Seeking help is the second. Many communities offer a wide range of resources for caregivers, from transportation and meal delivery services to home health care and counseling services to support groups and in-home volunteer services. Most are available at a low cost. Gathering support from family members can also be beneficial, especially with the financial aspects. Family members may be able to share the financial burdens, or at the very least, share the responsibilities. While one person might be the

Cancer Fighters

Fatigue Fatigue

Specializing In • Infants/Children • Pregnant Mothers • Athletes • Accepting New Patients of ALL AGES

Page 4

Exercising with others is a fun social activity and makes it an easy habit to start! Consider the benefits and sign up today! Call Lu Ann Presser at

937-497-6542 to join!

Let Mitchell Chiropractic help with

A NEW YOU IN 2012 Before scheduling back surgery, call for a FREE CONSULTATION. Spinal Decompression Therapy. • Pain Free • Reasonable Rates • Very Effective

NATION/WORLD BRIEFLY First lady to be on ‘The Tonight Show’ BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is headed to Jay Leno’s stage later this month. NBC announced Thursday that the first lady will appear on “The Tonight Show” on Jan. 31, where she’s expected to talk about life in the White House, her fitness initiative for children and her upcoming book about the White House kitchen garden. She was a guest on the program in 2008 when her husband was a candidate and also appeared via satellite hookup from the White House on “The Jay Leno Show” in 2009, the host’s perch before returning to “The Tonight Show.”

Murdoch to pay cash LONDON (AP) — Rupert Murdoch’s media empire apologized and agreed to cash payouts Thursday to 37 people — including a movie star, a soccer player, a top British politician and the son of a serial killer — who were harassed and phone-hacked by his tabloid press. The four — Jude Law, Ashley Cole, John Prescott and Chris Shipman — were among three dozen victims who received financial damfrom Murdoch’s ages British newspaper company for illegal eavesdropping and other intrusions, including email snooping. for the Lawyers claimants said the settlements vindicated their accusation that senior Murdoch executives had long known about the scale of illegal phone hacking and had tried to cover it up.

Transfer complete ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The mission was daunting by every measure: First journey 5,000 miles, struggling at times through thick ocean ice, then pump 1.3 million gallons of fuel from a frozenin-place ship to an iced-in Alaska city half a mile away, all while braving sub-zero temperatures. On Thursday, the firstof-its-kind endeavor came to a successful close, to the relief of the residents of Nome, who are experiencing one of their coldest winters on record and had been counting on the diesel fuel and gasoline delivery to get them through the next few months.

Jobless claims at 352,000 WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to 352,000, the fewest since April 2008. The decline added to evidence that the job market is strengthening. Applications fell 50,000, the biggest drop in the seasonally adjusted figure in more than six years, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average, which smooths out fluctuations, dropped to 379,000. That’s the second-lowest such figure in more than three years. A department spokesman cautioned that volatility at this time of year is common. Applications had jumped two weeks ago, largely because companies laid off thousands of temporary workers hired for the holidays.

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 5

GOP campaign turns bizarre NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The race for the Republican presidential nomination is veering toward South Carolina surreal. Mitt Romney was stripped of his Iowa caucus victory Thursday, then was stung by Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s withdrawal and endorsement of Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker who was stunningly accused in turn by an ex-wife of seeking an open marriage so he could keep his mistress. “Newt’s not perfect, but who among us is,” said Perry, abruptly quitting the race shortly before an evening debate and less than 48 hours before the polls open in Saturday’s first-in-the-South primary. His decision to end a oncepromising candidacy left Romney, Gingrich, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Texas Rep. Ron Paul the remaining contenders in the race to pick a Republican to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama this fall. Recent polls, coupled with Perry’s endorsement, suggested Gingrich was the candidate with the momentum and Romney the one struggling to validate his standing as front-

AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

A REPORTER walks to the the front door of the Republican Party of Iowa Headquarters, Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa. The certified vote totals announced by the Iowa GOP Thursday morning showed Rick Santorum edging front-runner Mitt Romney by 34 votes in a surprise flip to the final tally of the Iowa Caucuses. No winner will be declared because some votes remain missing in the event’s closest finish ever, Republican officials said. runner. Whatever else the im- in a state where unemploypact, the day’s events reduced ment approaches 10 percent. the number of contenders He adamantly refused to exvying to emerge as Romney’s plain why some of his millions principal conservative alterna- were invested in the Cayman tive. Islands, how much was there The former Massachusetts or whether any other funds governor had other challenges were held offshore.

Woman defends captain ROME (AP) — A young Moldovan woman who says she was called to the bridge of the stricken Costa Concordia to help evacuate Russian passengers defended the embattled captain on Thursday, saying he worked tirelessly and “saved over 3,000 lives.” Domnica Cemortan, who says she was translating Capt. Francesco Schettino’s orders during the frenzied evacuation, has emerged as a potential new witness in the investigation into the officer’s actions the night the ship ran aground. Schettino is under house arrest, facing possible charges of manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing a shipwreck after he made an unauthorized detour from the programmed route that caused the vessel to slam into a reef and capsize off the Tuscan island of Giglio. At least 11 people were killed and 21 are missing. Meanwhile, a new audiotape of the doomed vessel’s

POE me later, but I’m too tired now to feel anything else.” It is thought that the tributes of an anonymous man wearing black clothes with a white scarf and a widebrimmed hat, who leaves three roses and a half-empty bottle of cognac at Poe’s original grave on the writer’s birthday, date to at least the 1940s. Late Wednesday, a crowd gathered outside the gates of the burial ground surrounding Westminster Hall to watch for the mysterious visitor, yet only three impersonators appeared, Jerome said. The gothic master’s tales of the macabre still connect with readers more than 200 years after his birth, including his most famous poem, “The Raven,” and short stories such as “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Pit and the Pendulum.” Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” is considered the first modern detective story. Jerome, who was first exposed to Poe through Vincent Price’s movies, believes people still identify with Poe’s suffering and his lifelong dream to be a poet. He has kept a vigil for the “Poe Toaster” each year since 1978 and built up a team of other dedicated Poe fans who stay awake all night to scan the shadows of the burial ground for the visitor. “I’ve been part of a ritual that people around the world read about,” he said. “I’ll miss it.” One Poe tradition may have ended, but Jerome said a reading of tributes by Poe fans at

first communications with maritime authorities showed the ship’s officers continued to report only an electrical problem for more than 30 minutes after hitting the reef. Attention has focused on Cemortan amid reports by crew and passengers that Schettino was seen eating dinner with a Russian-speaking woman at the time of the impact. The 25-year-old Cemortan speaks Russian and had worked as a hostess for the Italian cruise operator, although her contract had expired and she was vacationing with friends when she boarded the luxury liner hours before the Jan. 13 disaster. “I saw him at the restaurant. He was with a blonde woman. He did not look drunk. They were just eating,” a Filipino cocktail waitress, Gladly Balderama, said of Schettino. Another Filipino crew member, Roger Barsita, said he served Schettino and a woman dinner.

Under pressure from his rivals to release his income tax returns before the weekend — a demand first made by Perry in a debate on Monday — he told reporters it wouldn’t happen. “You’ll hear more about that. April,” he said. Gingrich grappled with problems of a different, possibly even more crippling sort in a state where more than half the Republican electorate is evangelical. In an interview scheduled to air on ABC News, Marianne Gingrich said her ex-husband had wanted an “open marriage” so he could have both a wife and a mistress. She said Gingrich conducted an affair with Callista Bistek — his current wife — “in my bedroom in our apartment in Washington” while she was elsewhere. “He was asking to have an open marriage and I refused. That is not a marriage,” she said in excerpts released by the network in advance of the program. Gingrich declined to respond to his ex-wife’s comments, telling reporters his two daughters from the first of his three marriages had sent a letter to ABC “complaining about this as tawdry and inappropriate.”

Avalanches kill 29 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Avalanches have killed at least 29 people in Afghanistan’s mountainous northeast as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas cut off by heavy snows, officials said. The Afghan National Disaster Management Agency said Thursday that at least 40 more people have been injured in a series of avalanches since Monday in Badakhshan province. Roads outside the provincial capital of Faizabad are blocked by at least 6 feet (2 meters) of snow, the agency said. Afghanistan’s harsh winters and mountainous terrain in the north make avalanches a danger each year. In February 2010, an avalanche killed at least 171 people near the Salang Pass, a major route through the Hindu Kush mountains that connects the capital of Kabul to the north of the country. The NATO security force in Afghanistan said Thursday

that one of its service members died after an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday. A coalition statement did not provide the nationality of the service member, nor any details of the attack. On Wednesday, dozens of civilians, coalition troops and Afghan security forces were killed and wounded when a suicide attacker blew himself up in a bazaar. Daud Ahmadi, a provincial spokesman, said a bomber on a motorcycle killed 12 Afghans, including two policeman, and wounded at least 23 other people in Kajaki district of Helmand province A statement released late Wednesday by NATO said the Kajaki explosion killed and wounded dozens of Afghan civilians, Afghan national security forces and coalition troops. The Wednesday statement did not give details about how many foreign troops had been killed or wounded.

From Page 1

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

JEANNETTE MARXEN (from left) Nicole Mooney, Roger Bow and Poe House and Museum Curator Jeff Jerome look at items left in front of Edgar Allan Poe’s gravestone by people who pretended to be the mysterious “Poe Toaster” in Baltimore, early Thursday. Fans waited long past a midnight dreary to see if the true “Poe Toaster” would return after a two-year hiatus to leave cognac and roses upon the writer's grave on the anniversary of his birth, but it appears annual visits to the writer’s grave in Baltimore by a mysterious figure called the “Poe Toaster” shall occur nevermore. the gravesite planned for Md., coming back to watch for to a more romantic time when Thursday night may develop the “Poe Toaster” for years. She people could have secrets.” into a new ritual to mark the and her sister Jeannette, 31, Poe, who was born in writer’s birthday. an administrative assistant, Boston, lived in Baltimore, Jerome says that wherever got involved after Jerome vis- London, New York, Philadelhe travels, he’s asked whether ited their high school and re- phia and Richmond, Va. Durthe “Poe Toaster” is real. He be- cruited them as volunteers at ing a visit to Baltimore in lieves the mystery of the “Poe the Poe House. Though she has 1849, he died under mysteriToaster” tradition will remain watched for the “Poe Toaster” ous circumstances at age 40. in the public consciousness de- for years, Jessica Marxen said The cause of his death has spite the end of the visits. she wouldn’t want to know been the subject of much specThat mystery is what has who he is. ulation over the years, with kept Jessica Marxen, 33, a pro“There are so few myster- theories ranging from murder grammer from Randallstown, ies,” she said. “It’s a throwback to rabies.

LOCALIFE Friday, January 20, 2012

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

This 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.

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Russia, 9 a.m. to noon.

Saturday Afternoon • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Fort Loramie, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • A support group for survivors of sexual abuse meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy. For information, call (937) 295-3912 or (937) 272-0308.

Saturday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Catholic Adult Singles Club will meet for a house party in Coldwater. For information, call 419678-8691.

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. • The New Knoxville Community Library will hold Storytime from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for children 3, 4 and 5. Stories, songs and more.

Monday Evening • 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. • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

Tuesday Morning

Page 6

Contact Localife Editor Patricia Ann Speelman with story ideas, club news wedding, anniversary, engagements and birth announcements by phone at (937) 498-5965; email, pspeelman@sdnccg.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Friday’s diary shows normal day Here is a have radios or diary of a recent TVs, they do Friday in this this to let us household: know. We appre3:15 a.m.: ciate this very Time to get up. I much. If it is prepare my foggy or the husband Joe’s roads are bad, I check lunch which is always Amish homemade the voicemail on Cook chicken noodle the phone before soup, crackers, Lovina Eicher waking the chilranger cookies dren. This which daughter Susan morning, I find that baked yesterday - and there is one that says some frozen peaches. Joe school is cancelled for likes soups better than the day. I decide to let sandwiches for lunch. the children sleep in a But he always tells me little longer. When I not to put too much food lived in Berne, we didn’t in his lunch because he have this option since we can eat better after he is weren’t permitted done working, so he likes phones there, so somea light lunch. His job is times we’d have to wait to set the cabinets in RV for the bus for two hours trailers. He has been before finding out school working for this com- was canceled. pany for more than (Editor’s note: Teleseven years. In March it phones are increasingly will be eight years that permitted among the we made the move from Amish for business or Indiana to Michigan. emergencies. In Lovina’s 3:45 a.m.: Joe leaves settlement, the church for work. They start permits phones in an working at 5 a.m. every outbuilding. The issue day but the drive takes isn’t the phone itself, it’s 40 to 45 minutes. With the disruption caused to all the slippery roads family life if a phone and blowing snow, I hope were allowed in the they have a safe ride home. Some Amish setthere. I go back to bed tlements still prohibit until it is time to wake phones on the property.) the school children up. 8:30 a.m.: Everyone is 6 a.m.: I go to check up and ready to eat the messages on our breakfast. The girls phone in the shed. Since made baked French the roads are slippery toast and scrambled and snow is blowing, I eggs for our breakfast. decide to check if there is 9:30 a.m: The boys are a school delay. Someone out shoveling snow. They from the school usually said they are trying to calls the Amish and pile the snow up so they leaves a message if there can make a tunnel under is a school delay or can- the snow. The girls and I cellation. Since we don’t are doing laundry, the

dishes, and the weekly cleaning. I also slice and fry the poor man’s steak that I mixed together yesterday. After it is fried, I layer it in a roaster and top it with cream of mushroom soup. This will be part of our supper tonight. 1 p.m.: Lunch is ready. We are having soup which is always good on a cold day. 2 p.m.: Loretta and I leave to go to town. Loretta has an appointment and I need to get some groceries. The boys take breaks but keep on working to get our drive shoveled out. The girls finish with the cleaning while I am gone. 4:30 p.m.: Loretta and I are back home again. Joe is also home from work. He helps the boys finish the shoveling. It is snowing again so maybe they will have to shovel again tomorrow. The girls have scalloped potatoes ready for the oven. 6:30 p.m.: The outside chores are done and they are ready to eat supper. Our menu consists of poor man’s steak, scalloped potatoes, pork and beans, cheese, and ranger cookies. Elizabeth’s friend, Timothy, comes and joins us for supper. 7:30 p.m.: Dishes are washed. Some of the children are reading and some are playing games. The boys are writing and drawing in their writing tablets. Recently they have started keeping themselves entertained

for a long time just writing and drawing. Kevin likes to use pencils to draw all kinds of different things. He likes to write so much that he will write on any kind of paper or tablet lying around. He discovered this book that I write my columns in and decided to add his writing. Sometimes he ends up writing on the back of someone’s homework. 9:30 p.m.: Everyone has gone to bed. The children enjoyed their day home from school even though it included helping with the work. Good night to all and God bless. Try this poor man’s steak recipe! POOR MAN’S STEAK 1 1/2 pounds lean hamburger 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup 1 teaspoon salt Pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup bread crumbs, dry 2 eggs 1 small onion, chopped Mix all of the ingredients except for the cream of mushroom soup and shape into a narrow loaf pan. Let set for at least 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Slice into pieces and grill or fry just enough to brown each side. Put slices in layers in a roaster pan and spread cream of mushroom soup over it (without adding water). Bake for one hour at 325 degrees.

Medicine cup not just for medicine

• Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancy’s. Retirees and spouses are welcome. Dear Heloise: • The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster TRAVEL will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for You most likely have heard this TRICK children 3, 4 and 5. before. I was Dear Heloise: Tuesday Afternoon pre-measuring To ensure that • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at everything for a my suitcase is Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran and was the airrecipe within Church, 120 W. Water St. line’s posted • Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at looking for a small cup or weight limits, I Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. bowl to hold the weigh my suitHints Marys. For more information, contact Michelle at vanilla and the case before (419) 394-8252. from 1 tablespoon of leaving for the Tuesday Evening milk that the Heloise airport. First I • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group recipe called for. weigh myself on for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Re- I killed two Heloise Cruse my bathroom gional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference birds with one scale, and then Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call stone. I weigh myself holding (419) 227-3361. I used a child’s medi- my suitcase. The differ• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the cine cup. It has highly ence between the two Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, readable measurements measurements is the 210 Pomroy Ave. and will sit upright weight of the bag. — Lor• The New Bremen Public Library will host Sto- while preparing every- raine, via email rytimes at 6:30 p.m. thing else. Still learning •The Blue Star Military Support Group will something new every NO WASTE meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion on Fourth day at 53! — Liz, via Dear Heloise: How Avenue to make plans for the April display at email many years did I make Kroger’s and the packing and sending of boxes in A super recycle and applesauce, apple pies, April. The public is welcomed. For more informa- reuse hint! And it’s good etc., and throw away the tion, to update information, or if you would like a to continue to learn, re- peels? Now, after thorfamily member or friend to be supported, email gardless of age! — oughly washing the apshelbycomilsup@yahoo.com. Heloise ples, I set the peelings • The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All men interested in singing are welcome and visDiscover a lifestyle of active and itors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchohealthy living at rus.org. • The Al-Anon Sidney Group, for friends and relatives of alcoholics, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North Street and Miami Avenue. All are welcome.

Otterbein St. Marys!

Wednesday Morning • The Sidney Kiwanis Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Moose Lodge. Lunch is held until noon, followed by a club meeting and program.

Wednesday Evening

COLOR! Dear Heloise: When I needed to transfer a small amount of paint from a gallon bucket, I used a hand pump from a lotion bottle (washed out, of course) and filled baby-food jars for lots of people to work on a mural. Also, some lipsticks stay on great, but are drying to your lips. Put that color on first, then

put on another color that is moisturizing but doesn’t stay on long. Usually you will have lasting color. — LaMerle in Buckholts, Texas CONVENIENT CARRY Dear Heloise: My mother lives in a memory-care lodge. I was getting things ready to take her a special meal, but wasn’t sure about the best way to take the gravy. I noticed my commuter coffee mug, and put the gravy in that. It was just the right size, it was spillproof, plus it kept the gravy warm during the whole meal! — Phyllis L., via email

I’m a new Sidney-Shelby County Chamber Member!

BUFFET

Monday - Saturday 11-2, Wednesday and Sunday 11-8 includes Pizza, Soup and Salad Bar.

U-Bake-It

Deli Style Pizza's Custom made right in our kitchen to be taken home and baked right in your oven

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

Two 1-Topping 14” Two 1-Topping 16”

• The New Bremen Public Library will hold Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for all ages.

Thursday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • The Amos Memorial Public Library offers Homework Help from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

U-Bake-It Deli Style Pizzas

For Only $10.00

For Only $15.00

additional toppings extra. Expires 1/31/12

CARRYOUT ONLY

2251617

Thursday Evening

Dine-In, Carryout, Drive-Up Window, Delivery

1315 Wapakoneta Ave., SIDNEY

(937) 498-2151

2250936

Thursday Morning

• 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.

aside and stew them, maybe with a little sugar and cinnamon. What a tasty treat, and good for me, I’m sure. I love your column, which I read in the Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal. — Arlyce in Matador, Texas

Serving Shelby County For 30 Years.

LOCALIFE

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 7

P.R.I.D.E. luncheon set for young ladies A local youth minister hopes girls 10-17 who need a boost to their selfesteem will find it at a luncheon she will host Feb. 4. Evangelist Erica White, of Mount Zion Holy Union Church of God, will offer the free Young Ladies Self-EsPhoto provided teem Luncheon at 2 p.m. at the Sidney Inn, 400 LEHMAN STUDENTS (l-r) Adam Link, of Troy; Kane Pickrel, of Piqua; and Folkerth Ave. Parents Nick Boshonek, of Troy, prepare for Gravity Vehicle, one of the events are also welcome to atadded to the Science Olympiad competition this year. tend. “In my experience as a youth minister, I observed that around age 10 years old, girls begin to try to figure out their place and seek to know who they are. Some deLehman Catholic with a good science vo- the state competition. velop low self-esteem High School’s Science cabulary can excel in Lehman has qualified and low self-confidence, Olympiad team placed Write It Do It, one of Sci- for state the last seven 34th out of 46 teams par- ence Olympiad’s most consecutive years. ticipating in an invita- popular events. Other students comtional held recently at Finishing in the top peting at Northmont Northmont High School. 20 in their events were were Katie Catanzarite, In addition to schools Nicole Larger and Mor- Colleen Kinninger, from Ohio, teams com- gan Schmitmeyer, 19th Emily Pax, Kane Pickrel, peting in this event in Anatomy and Physiol- Hayley Baker, Pierce Big Brothers Big Siscame from Illinois, ogy; Dan Deafenbaugh Bennett, Nick Cum- ters of Shelby and Michigan, Pennsylvania and Nick Boshonek, 16th mons, Stephen Blenman, Darke Counties has anand Tennessee. in Chemistry Lab; Joe Fuller, Adam Link nounced its annual Science Olympiad Samantha Neumeier, and Grace Winhoven. bowling fundraiser, competitions are like ac- Lauren Vanderhorst, The faculty adviser of when hundreds of area ademic track meets, con- and Allison Larger, 20th the Lehman team is Scibowlers team up to supsisting of a series of 23 in Protein Modeling; ence Department Chairport the agency’s team events. By combin- Samantha Neumeier woman Sister Ginny biggest event of the ing events from all disci- and Katie Rossman, Scherer. Other Lehman year. Science 15th in Remote Sensing. science teachers inplines, The group is recruitOlympiad encourages a Deafenbaugh and volved in coaching the ing bowlers and sponwide cross-section of stu- William Duritsch placed team are Tracy Hall and sors to help with the dents to get involved. 21st in Robot Arm; Ruthie Baker. party. Emphasis is placed on Rossman and Abby Volunteers from the Bowling For Kids’ active, hands-on group O’Connell, 21st in Ther- Lehman community who Sake is a national event participation. modynamics; and Jacob help with coaching are Teamwork is a re- Haller and Riley Pickrel, Jim Hemm, Gary with almost 700 local quired skill in most sci- 22nd in Towers. Schultz, Frank Blen- agencies’ holding their entific careers today, and Each student on man, and Kim and Steve own bowling parties to fund their year-round, Science Olympiad en- Lehman’s Science Wenning. courages group learning Olympiad Team usually Funding for Lehman one-to-one mentoring by designing events that trains for three events. Catholic’s Science program between carforge alliances. In Ele- Lehman’s team will at- Olympiad Team is pro- ing adults and children vated Bridge, an engi- tend several invitation- vided by grants from the facing adversity. Bowling For Kids’ neering whiz and a kid als to prepare for the Emerson Electric Founfrom wood shop can be- Northwest (Ohio) Re- dation, the Piqua Com- Sake 2012 takes place Bel-Mar Lanes come gold medalists. gional competition munity Foundation and at March 2 from 5 to 6 Similarly, a talented March 3. the Knights of St. John p.m., and at Bel-Mar builder and a student At stake is a trip to Commandery 194.

Lehman’s science team places 34th

so my vision is to help push these young ladies into their excellent destiny,” White said. The project has grown from a program White started at the church: P.R.I.D.E., which stands for purpose, respect, integrity, difference and excellence. “The mission of P.R.I.D.E. is to empower young women to know their purpose, in order to respect themselves so that they may be able to walk with integrity in the understanding that it is OK to be different so that they can achieve excellence,” White, a Sidney mother of three, said. “If you’ve got low self-esteem, feel bad

about yourself, feel like you’re not accepted and it makes you sad and disgusted, then this luncheon is designed especially for you.” The keynote speaker will be Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, an author from Dayton. White hopes to give away door prizes and present goody-bags and T-shirts to the girls who attend. She welcomes donations of items for the bags from area businesses. The luncheon is free, but an offering will be collected during the event. For information or free tickets, call White at 710-1380.

Big Brothers seeks sponsors for fundraiser

Fine-free week at library WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Public District Library, including all branches, will hold a fine-free week Sunday through Jan. 28. All overdue books, magazines, movies and CDs may be returned without having to pay a fine.

Rainbow Gardeners learned about “Beneficial Friends in the Garden” during its first meeting of 2012 this month. Lynn Cook discussed the reptiles, amphibians, birds, worms and insects that help maintain the health of gardens. The best way to ensure healthy gardens, Cook said, is to avoid the use of chemicals and pesticides wherever possible and provide the structure and habitats that beneficial animals and insects need in order to survive. Toads and frogs rely on water sources and moist hiding places to consume thousands of beetles, grubs, caterpillars and many other pests. Snakes dine on small rodents such as mice, chipmunks and moles. Chickens not only provide eggs, but also their manure is one of the richest fertilizers. And as they scratch the ground in search of grubs, earwigs and other bugs, they help break down vegetation, adding to the richness of the soil. Earthworms are valued not only for their ability to break down compacted soil, manure and kitchen garbage, but also for their castings (worm poop) that contain more plant nutrients than the worms’ original food sources. The ladybug (the good kind, not the Asian lady beetle) and the praying mantis are examples of insects that devour multitudes of insect pests, Cook said. Both are found in gardens and farms that rely

primarily on organic methods. To illustrate the importance of the praying mantis, Cook shared close-up photos she took in her own garden of a female praying mantis feasting on a cicada. It was announced that Mary Lou Overton and Cook are the co-chairmen of the Shelby County Fair Flower Show. They will be shadowed by two additional members to ensure continuity of organization. The county fair fees are increasing this summer from $20 to $25 for a season pass. Daily entrance fees are also increasing. Doris Hager and Virginia Bower will judge the July flower show. Members received copies of a schedule for the April 26 Region 5 spring meeting in Fletcher, which will feature a flower show highlighting spring-blooming specimens and arrangements. Nancy Morgan showed members a sample wreath, which could

be made and sold as a potential fundraising project for the club. The small wreath was made of sweet gum balls, dried banana slices, red peppers, nuts, bay leaves and an assortment of beans. The entire wreath was sprayed with polyurethane to protect it and give it a satin finish. Members agreed that this project should be considered for the plant sale on the opening day of the Farmer’s Market

spring classes Returning students can go online to www.edisonohio.edu/schedule, and log in through WebAdvisor.

SHERWOOD SHOPPING CTR. 33-FILM

WHY PAY MORE?

Students new to Edison should call the Edison Welcome Center at 937-778-7920 to schedule a personal admissions advising appointment.

Before 2PM

After 2PM

www.TeicherTheaters.org

houseplants during the winter. They need a rest period before putting on new growth in the spring. 3. Consider putting suet in the bark of a tree for woodpeckers. Cook’s program with photos, results of the Christmas Flower Show at Dorothy Love, and helpful gardening articles can be found at www.ShelbySites.com/R ainbowGardeners. For information about the club, call Overton at 492-7290.

MOVIES 5 STADIUM SEATING

4 $5

in June. Plans were announced for a garden therapy session. Garden therapy is provided six times per year to residents of nursing homes and senior care centers in Shelby County. Marcia Grigg shared the following horticultural tips: 1. Instead of throwing away Christmas trees, place them near feeders so birds can seek shelter during the winter. 2. Don’t fertilize

you still have time!

2248707

FLETCHER — The Fletcher Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat fish and chicken fry Saturday in the firehouse at 6605 State Route 589, south of Fletcher. The menu includes deep-fried fish and chicken, as well as french fries, applesauce, coleslaw, bread and butter and a beverage. Serving time is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Adult meals are $8, kids 5-12 are $5, and kids under 5 eat free. Proceeds from this event will be used to supplement operating expenses of the fire department. The Fletcher fire district covers Springcreek and Brown Townships and the Village of Fletcher, as well as portions of Lostcreek, Green and Orange Townships in Miami and Shelby counties. The department also provides mutual aid service to all surrounding fire districts.

for $400 include a company logo on all t-shirts. Team sponsorships are available for $300, and the company enters a five-person team of the company’s employees and can display a company lane banner. A Lane Sponsorship for $125 includes having the company’s name placed on a large banner above one of the lanes during the daylong event. All sponsor names are announced throughout the day. Prizes will be awarded at this event. Individuals and businesses are needed as bowlers and sponsors. For more information or to register a team, call or visit 492-7611 www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.

Local club learns about beneficial friends in the garden, announces Overton and Cook to chair fair flower show

2249408

Fish fry planned for Fletcher

Lanes and McBo’s Lanes in Versailles March 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Bowling for Kids’ Sake is open to the public and local community members can form fouror five-person teams. Each team member collects donations. Corporate sponsorships are available for $600 which permits a company to enter a fiveperson team of the company’s employees. companies Donor also benefit from displaying a company lane banner, the company logo’s listing on the agency website, and the company’s logo on the back of more than 500 T-shirts that will be distributed the day of the event. T-shirt sponsorships

A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. A REWARDING EDUCATION.

STATE NEWS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 8

Spike in deer ticks raises Lyme concerns

other animals. Officials said in the fall that a test that spread alum over part of the lake last year was more successful than expected and killed 56 percent of phosphorous in the treated area. Jim Zehringer, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, said at the forum that things are moving in the right direction, The Columbus Dispatch reported. “We hope this year will be better than last,” he said. Officials announced other plans including work to create a manmade wetland to naturally filter out manure runoff on Prairie Creek, a major feeder into the lake, which sits between Dayton and Toledo. Algae blooms in previous summers have closed the lake to swimming and boating and even led to warnings against touching the water, all of which was devastating to the local tourism industry. Leaders of the Grand Lake St. Marys Restoration Commission said the goal for this year is no health advisories.

Poll: Voters divided over anti-abortion bill ing hearts. Supporters had believed the bill was headed toward Senate passage before the holiday break, but Senate President Tom Niehaus suspended hearings on the legislation in December.

confirmed, giving officials their first indication of a change. “We think that they’ve probably been there for a while, just in numbers too low to be detected, and that’s what’s changing,” Gary said.

BERLIN (AP) — John Demjanjuk, who was convicted last year of serving as a Nazi death camp guard, is asking for German state financial help to sue the country’s biggest-selling newspaper for alleged defamation, a court said Thursday. state court Duesseldorf spokesman Ulrich Egger told The Associated Press that Demjanjuk is complaining Bild newspaper’s website labeled him a “war criminal” and a “Nazi henchman” before he was con-

Names aren’t public record COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that the names of residents of dwellings that might contain lead paint are not a public record under state law. The court said Thursday that the names of children, their parents and guardians and other information like social-security and telephone numbers don’t document the function of a public entity. The court did say that responses to questionnaires about lead paint risk and medical-release authorizations are a public record and should be released. The case involved records sought by a Cleveland law firm from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. The Supreme Court rejected efforts by the housing authority to shield non-personal information on the documents by arguing they were part of medical records and maintained in preparation for a lawsuit.

WYANDT & SILVERS Tax Preparation Service (over 20 years experience) EZ $40, Short $70, Long $90 per hour • Choose no out of pocket costs...ask your preparer •

victed last May of 28,060 counts of accessory to murder. A lower court granted Demjanjuk financial help to sue, but for a maximum of 5,000 ($6,400) in damages, ruling more could not reasonably be expected. The 91-year-old is now appealing that decision, saying that he needs funding to sue for 25,000. Egger says it is unclear when a ruling will be issued. Bild maintains that its reporting didn’t go beyond the permitted limits, according to

the court. Demjanjuk’s family says the retired Ohio autoworker has no financial resources. He cannot leave Germany because he has no passport after being stripped of his U.S. citizenship ahead of his deportation in 2009. At his trial in Munich, judges found that evidence showed Demjanjuk was a guard during the war at the Nazis’ Sobibor death camp in occupied Poland. They sentenced him to five years in prison.

Pick-A-Door! Get-A-Deal!

Buy or Renew a 1-year subscription at regular subscription rate, Get 1 month FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE

Subscribe to the Sidney Daily News for a year at regular rate and get a $10 gas card HAVE NOT SUBSCRIBED IN PAST SIX MONTHS

All Pick-A-Door subscriptions will automatically be registered in the drawing to win a Kindle. Drawing to be held the first week of February 2012.

BONUS

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio voters are evenly split over a proposal before the state Legislature that would impose the nation’s strictest abortion limit, according to a new poll released Thursday. The so-called heartbeat bill would outlaw abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat, sometimes as early as six weeks into pregnancy. It passed the Ohio House in June and is pending in the state Senate. The Quinnipiac University poll shows the state’s voters are divided over the idea — 45 percent support the measure, while 46 percent oppose it. The survey comes as backers have renewed their push for the bill’s passage in a lobbying effort that has included two dozen pastors praying at the Statehouse and children delivering to senators’ offices 33 stuffed animals that make the sound of beat-

and in the following two decades, only about 50 of the thousands of ticks found in the state were identified as blacklegged ticks, state public health entomologist Richard Gary said. In 2010, 45 deer ticks were

Demjanjuk seeks funds to sue paper

Hours 9-9 M-F, Sat 9-5 Open Sunday Jan. 29, 9-5 Walk-ins welcome

937-778-0436 • 523 N. Main St., Piqua

2250815

ST. MARYS (AP) — Ohio plans to use a chemical treatment on all 13,000 acres of the state’s largest inland lake to try heading off the toxic algae blooms that have become a perennial problem hurting tourism, officials said. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is trying to pull together $5 million to spread aluminum sulfate, or alum, over all of Grand Lake St. Marys in western Ohio, EPA Director Scott Nally said this week at a public forum on the cleanup efforts held at Wright State University near Dayton. The agency has about a third of the needed funding and is trying to line up the rest so spraying can begin as soon as April, Nally said, according to multiple media accounts. Alum is used to neutralize phosphorous that has been winding up in the water from manure and chemical runoffs. The phosphorous feeds blue-green toxic algae, which produces a nerve toxin that can sicken humans and kill pets and

2249423

Algae fight to cover all of Grand Lake

something really unusual was happening with the tick population, and maybe we’re out front of it a little bit” because the number of human cases of Lyme disease in Ohio hasn’t shown a matching spike, said Glen Needham, an associate professor of entomology at Ohio State University who has studied the ticks and worked with the state to identify them. More than 1,800 black-legged ticks were found on deer heads collected from hunters last year, and 183 more submitted to the state for identification were confirmed, compared with 29 found on deer heads the year before and 45 that were submitted and confirmed, according to the Ohio Department of Health. The ticks, some carrying Lyme disease, have especially shown up in eastern and southern Ohio. The deer tick was first found in Ohio in 1989,

BONUS

AP Photo/Jeff Hinckley, The Columbus Dispatch, File

THIS JULY 2010 photo shows dead fish and bluegreen algae at Grand Lake St. Mary's in Celina, Ohio. Ohio plans to use a chemical treatment on all 13,000 acres of the state's largest inland lake to try heading off the toxic algae blooms that have become a perennial problem, hurting tourism.

COLUMBUS (AP) — The state is seeing a shocking increase in the number of deer ticks that can carry Lyme disease, prompting concerns that it will lead to more cases of the illness, insect experts said Wednesday. A group that includes the state health and wildlife agencies is working to sort out what risks may be posed by last year’s spike in confirmed deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks, and how best to spread the word and keep people safe. The experts believe the higher numbers are a sign of tick population growth, not simply the result of more active searching last year. It’s unclear what spurred the increase, though researchers suspect one factor is favorable weather conditions that helped more of the tick population survive and thrive. “We got kind of a red flag, a warning that

Mention Promo Code: Pick - A - Door

# Jeffersonville Crossing Located on I-71, Exit 69 to right of Jeffersonville, OH Call 614-565-4688 or 740-426-6991

1st Annual

WRITER’S CONFERENCE Saturday, March 3rd 9am-4pm

2249667

• Speaker & Author Panels Topics Include: Young Adult, Romance, Mystery & Literary Fiction • Book Signings • Prizes • Lunch Included • Vendors • Crime Scene Contest Registration: $50 - Call 740-426-6991 (Includes Lunch) For more details call Deb Gaskill at 740-335-3611 or visit us at www.jcohio.com

937-498-8088 • Fax: 937-498-5990 • www.sidneydailynews.com 1451 North Vandemark Road • Sidney, OH 45365

RUSSIA/HOUSTON Page 9

Friday, January 20, 2012

School bell finds its way home RUSSIA — Those walking through the entrance to the Russia School’s athletic area will soon be greeted by an important relic of the past. The bell that called the kids to class at the one room schoolhouse that stood at 234 W. Main St. is once again going to grace the community’s school grounds. The C.S. Bell Company, believed to have been one of the world’s largest bell manufacturers, manufactured the bell in Hillsboro. The former school building was no longer used for that purpose past 1927. Since then, the old bell has been subjected to several changes in ownership since it originally left the place of learning. The bell ended up in the possession of Forrest and Dottie Grillot, who resided on a farm north of the current Post Office in Russia — now the farm of Carl Barlage. A visiting farmer from Pleasant Hill named Arthur Netzley and his wife would visit the Grillot farm to sell them livestock. The Netzleys took an interest in the bell and expressed the desire to buy it. After numerous requests to purchase the bell, they finally made the offer of a trade. After some time a deal was struck. The Netzleys arrived at the Grillot farm in a 1950 Chevrolet

Photo provided

THE SCHOOL bell that started out in a one-room Russia schoolhouse has passed through the hands of several owners and will now make its home in the Russia school’s current incarnation. convertible with a lamb in the back seat. The lamb stayed at the Grillot farm, and the bell went home to Pleasant Hill with the Netzleys. The bell was hung on a corn crib at the Netzley farm. It remained there until 1958, when the couple moved to a new home. The bell was placed under a deck, but its travels were far from over. The Netzleys sold their home in 1971, but this time there was to be no place for the bell, and they decided that the bell was not coming along. It was given to their daughter, Nancy White. White and her husband, Dave, made practical use of the old bell.

Photo provided

MEMBERS OF the Houston Academia team are (lr) Allison Roeth, Bethany Reister, John Bickel, Brad Wells and Heather Brubaker.

Academia AllStars compete HOUSTON — Houston High School participated in the first Academia All-Star Match held at Edison Community College on Jan. 9. Five members from the Houston Academia team were selected as 2011-12 All-Stars. John Bickel, Heather Brubaker, Bethany Reister, Allison Roeth and Brad Wells represented Houston High School at the match. Tiffany Hickerson, Academia adviser, said she was very proud of the success these five students had at the match. She said they took on a leadership role and made it a very positive experience.

Hoying to serve as board president RUSSIA — The members of the Russia Local School Board of Education elected Doug Hoying to serve as president of the board for 2012 at the recent reorganizational meeting. Keith Daniel was chosen to serve as vice president. Compensation for board members was set at $40 per meeting, not to exceed 12 meetings per year. A board service fund of $1,000 was approved. Meetings were set for the third Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m in the school conference room. Dee Kearns was named the board legislative liaison to the Ohio School Boards Associated. Josh Francis was approved to serve as stu-

dent achievement liaison. The Sidney Daily News was designated the school’s official newspaper. The following committees were appointed: Administrative Advisory Committee — Francis and Angela Heaton Building and Grounds — Hoying and Kearns Finance and Negotiations — Hoying and Daniel Steven Rose and Connie Brunswick were appointed the school’s sexual harassment officers. Mileage reimbursement was set at 43 cents per mile, with the rate for special education drivers driving their personal vehicle at 45 cents per hour.

They hung it on their garage, and used it to summon their daughter home from play on their 30-acre farm. There it remained until 2006. The Whites decided to move out of state, so once again the bell would be in need of a home. Nancy decided that the bell should be given to someone with a Russia connection. Dave had worked in Troy with Russia resident Valerie Francis, so she and husband John kept the bell at their Miller Road residence. It was in 2010 that John and Valerie Francis decided that the bell should be donated to the

school district from whence it had come. However, the bell needed some restoration, and it turns out that a company near Russia was able to do some refinishing and repair. In the capable hands of A1 Auto Restoration, the bell received the tender loving care it needed. That included the fabrication of a handle from a 1929 tow truck that auto craftsman Don Monnin was restoring at the A1 shop. Still, the bell was in need of a suitable display setting, and that included mounting brackets. The original manufacturer in Hillsboro had been purchased by a firm named Prindle Station and moved to the state of Washington, so the parts were secured by the school from that company. In a fitting final touch, Russia resident Gary Daniel is building the display pedestal from pieces of another local school from the past. The wood being used is from the oneroom Huffman schoolhouse that was located on the corner of RussiaHouston and Rangeline Roads. That school was built in 1881. When finished, the bell will be on display in its third school building.

Russia BOE hires substitute teachers RUSSIA — The Russia Local School Board of Education approved some personnel and accepted donations, in adto regular dition business, at its recent meeting. The board approved the employment of the substitute following teachers at a rate of $80 per day as needed: Lindsay Jones, Melissa Hostetler, Jennifer Hunt, Cynthia Timmerman, Randall Johnson, Katie Drees. and Cheryl Stripling. Rhonda Fill was employed as a classified student aide at the Anna unit for the school year as needed. The board approved the following donations: • $500 from Mike and Joan Bergman. • $1,000 from the Russia Wellness Foundation for scholarship purposes.

• $500 from the Urban Borchers family for the Urban Borchers baseball scholarship. • $320 from an anonymous donor for the purchase of new bell brackets for the old Russia school house bell. • $250 from Honda of America’s Honda Hero program donated by Darryl Sherman to be used for the gifted program. • $218.90 from the Russia Coalition of Academics for educational supplies. Superintendent Steven Rose also updated the board on the high school schedule for the 2012-13 school year with additional AP (Advanced Placement) and dual enrollment classes being offered. A parent informational meeting will be held Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the commons.

School board approves personnel contracts HOUSTON — The Hardin-Houston Local Schools Board of Education approved several supplemental contracts during its January meeting. The following oneyear supplemental contracts were approved for the current school year: Glenn Brown, varsity baseball, $3991.91; Scott Bayless, assistant varsity baseball, $1842.42; Ron Boeke, varsity boys track, $4606.05; Bill McKinney, assistant

boys track, $2303.03; Ron Boeke, high school indoor boys and girls track, $1381.82; Brent New, varsity softball, $4606.05; Molly Snow, assistant varsity softball, $1535.35; Joni Dunham, varsity girls track, $3070.70; and Lindsay Roiberg, assistant girls track, $1535.35. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Hardin-Houston Media Center.

High-End Retail Space For Lease

5.00

Now Only $ per sq. ft.! (Deposit Waived)

Call: 740-426-6991

email: denise.sears@jcohio.com 2249665

Website: www.jcohio.com

Contact Russia/Houston reporter Terry Pellman with story ideas by phone at (937) 492-0032; email, tpellman@woh.rr.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Elliott elected school board president HOUSTON — Tom Elliott was elected president of the HardinHouston Local School Board of Education during its recent reorganizational meeting, while Bill Clark was chosen to serve as vice president. Clark also was appointed as legislative liaison for 2012. Superintendent Larry Claypool was appointed as purchasing agent, and Clark was selected as alpurchasing ternate agent. The following committees were named: • Finance/Audit — Joel Knouff and Jason Foster • Technology — Jon Bowling and Clark • Curriculum — Elliott and Clark • Building/Transportation — Bowling

and Foster • Community Foundation of Shelby County — Knouff and Elliott The board approved $3,000 for the Board Service Fund for 2012; authorized the treasurer to borrow money, invest funds, request advance draws from the county auditor, and make transfers and advances as necessary; and authorized the superintendent and treasurer to attend meetings and conferences in the interest of the school district. The maximum allowed rate of $50 per meeting was adopted for board members, not to exceed 15 meetings per calendar year. Regular meeting dates for 2012 were set for the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

HONOR ROLL Russia Local School RUSSIA — Russia Local School has announced its honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2011-12 school year: Highest honors (4.0) Grade 7: Madison Borchers, Samuel Cook, Dylan Cordonnier, Audrey Gariety, Shaelyn Goubeaux, Maria Herron, Kelsey Magoto, Trenton Monnin, Tyler Robinson, Alex Seger and Drew Sherman. Grade 8: Elizabeth Adams, Andrew Ball, Jordan Ball, Kara Barlage, Lukas Busse, Ellie Fiessinger, Amanda Frazier, Erin Gaerke, Lauren Heaton, Rachel Heuing, Molly Kearns, Rudy Langenkamp, Weston Lavy, Mark Siefring and Karissa Voisard. 9: Taylor Grade Daniel, Corrina Francis, Adam Hoying, Jordan Kremer, Jason Magoto, Jacob Pleiman and Claire Sherman. Grade 10: Taylor Borchers, Morgan Daugherty, Nicole DeLoye, Emilie Frazier, Magdalene Kearns, Dean Langenkamp, Joshua Monnin, Rachel Pinchot, Camille Puthoff, Jaclyn Siefring and Kirstin Voisard. Grade 11: Gina Barlage, Rebecca Meyer, Shana Meyer and Ethan Paulus (JVS). Grade 12: Andrew Art, Victoria Borchers, Danielle Francis, Katelyn Herron, Macy Monnin, Elijah Puthoff, Kaitlin Francis (JVS), Jessica Schafer (JVS) and Felicity Tillman (JVS). Special honors (3.63.999) Grade 7: Kate Cook, Brant Coverstone, Clay George, Ethan Monnier, Julia Monnin, Chloe Sherman, Emma Springle, Cole Tebbe, Emma Vallandingham, Audrey Voisard and Rachel York. Grade 8: Alicia George, Jared Goubeaux, Connor Monnin, Trevor Monnin, Cassandra Pleiman, Harley Supinger and Jordan

Swartz. Grade 9: Trevor Albers, Derek Busse, Nicholas Colby, Bryce Cordonnier, Julia Drees, Leah Francis, Nolan Francis, Allison Gariety, Alex Herron, Kelsey Koverman, Ryan Magoto, Lindsay Meyer, Claudia Monnin, Hannah Poling, Sherman, Hannah Mitchell Stone, Vanessa Westfall and Kylie Wilson. Grade 10: Jacob Cook, Bailey Francis and Savanna Lavy. Grade 11: Casey Albers, Autumn Bergman, Ashley Borchers, Alexa Counts, Bryce Dues, Kayli Dues, Emily Francis, Treg Francis, Nicholas Frazier, Austin Gariety, Ethan Hoying, Bradley McMaken, Olivia Monnin and Bethany York. Grade 12: Corey Bremigan, Ryan Drees, Blake Gehret, Dakotah Huffman, Colyn McEldowney and Jacob Monnin. Honors (3.2 - 3.599) Grade 7: Drew Alt, Kevin Drees, Noah Drees, Christina Gaerke, Faith Magoto, Claira McEldowney, John Moorman and Katie Swartz. Grade 8: Caleb Ball, Clay Borchers, Joshua York and Gunnar Young. Grade 9: Jayme Baugher, Emily Borchers, Hannah Bornhorst, Zachary Drees, Tyler Frelin, Jordan Gariety, Justin Gariety, Gavin Hoying and Max Voisard. Grade 10: Isaiah Counts, Emily Fairchild, Haley Heindl, Jonathan Heuing, Randall McCarty, Cole McEldowney, Kaila Pleiman, Travis Simons, Steven Stickel and Austin Tebbe. Grade 11: Taylor Magoto, Tayler Neargarder, Sara Young, Brandon Barlage (JVS) and Brad Schafer (JVS). Grade 12: Abby Drees, Tyler Francis, Lucas Heuing, Kyle Paulus, Ethan Schafer, Shane Simons, Whitney Wallace, Brandon Wilson and Cody Turner (JVS).

Varicose Veins More Than Just A Cosmetic Issue Pain Heaviness/Tiredness Burning/Tingling Swelling/Throbbing Tender Veins

Phlebitis Blood Clots Ankle Sores /Ulcers Bleeding

If you have any of the above, there are effective treatment options, covered by insurances.

Midwest Dermatology, Laser & Vein Clinic Springboro, OH Troy, OH

Tel: 937-619-0222 Tel: 937-335-2075

Call Today For A Visit With a Vein Specialist Physician. No Referral Needed

2244921

EXPRESS YOURSELF

OPINION Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 10

Write a letter to the editor. All letters must be signed, 400 words or less and include the writer’s phone number and address. Only one letter per writer per month will be accepted. Letters may be mailed to The Sidney Daily News, Jeff Billiel, publisher/executive editor, P.O. Box 4099, 1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365; emailed to jbilliel@sdnccg.com; or faxed to (937) 498-5991.

I N O UR V IEW Sidney City Schools Your hometown newspaper since 1891 Frank Beeson/Regional Group Publisher Jeffrey J. Billiel/Editor and Publisher Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Dud struggles with ‘The Book’ diesel fetish or Dud Campsomething. So bell had been they have things quiet for almost they’re hiding an hour, which from each other. brought concern It’s just … well, I to his wife, don’t know Anita. Dud isn’t Home to put it the strong, silent Country where in the book, you type. He’s more Slim Randles know?” like a quick, “Dud, just benoisy type. After cause Dewey and this an hour had gone by in Emily are in an unusual silence, he picked up a sheet of paper and began situation where she thinks he has a manure taking notes. “Dinner’s pretty soon, fetish, well, that’s interesting all right, but the Hon,” Anita said. book should be your “Can’t eat now. Uh, story, not theirs.” can I have something He sat and sipped and later, maybe?” scratched with the pencil “Sure. Hey, you OK?” He nodded, then went and looked at her and smiled. for the coffee pot. He “You know, at times gave Anita a hug on his like this, I’m almost sorry way back to the table. I started writing this “Been thinking. It’s book. With fiction, you the book again.” We’re all aware of The can’t check to see what Book. Dud’s murder mys- people did. You have to make it up as you go, and tery, which has been transformed over several sometimes I think, well, years from eight murders how in the world should I know what these people in the first chapter (reare going to do?” jected by a publisher) to “May I make a suggesthree murders in the ention?” tire book, to a “Sure.” murder/love story based “Why don’t you just on the unorthodox start writing and let the courtship of Randall characters figure out Jones and Katie Burchell, has been a liter- what they want to do? You know, leave it up to ary thorn in Dud’s side since he first got the idea. them?” “Anita Campbell, The titles haven’t you’re a genius!” changed, however. Dud He immediately got on still calls it “Murder in the Soggy Bottoms” and the computer, didn’t eat everyone else still calls it any dinner at all, and didn’t come to bed until “The Duchess and the about 4 a.m. Artists Truck Driver.” Because the two main characters sometimes have hard lives. are … well, you know. “Anita, Hon, it’s this The writer is a vetwhole Dewey business eran newspaperman …” and outdoorsman who is “I thought he was a registered outfitter doing just fine with and guide. He has writEmily.” “He is … I think. Any- ten novels and nonficway, I was thinking that I tion books based on rural living and he has could put some of their also been an award-wincourtship story into the ning columnist for the book. Maybe have the truck driver hide his pro- largest daily newspapers fession from the duchess, in Alaska and New Mexico. He lives in Albuand maybe the duchess querque. could turn out to have a

LETTERS

TO THE EDITOR

Token’s origin sought To the editor: I have a wooden token which I suspect was issued in Sidney, Ohio, but so far have been unable to confirm. It is inscribed as follows: Cotner’s Sinclair Service, 1249 N. Wapak Rd., etc. I further suspect this token was used in the mid-1950s, but this is only a guess. If you would run this short note in the letters section of your newspaper I would appreciate it very much. Hopefully, one of your senior readers can identify it and attribute it to Sidney. Dale E. Wilges 108 Oak St. Buckland

Plan would save fuel To the editor: Don’t you think if county and city employees didn’t drive the cars and school buses home, that we, the taxpayers, could save money by not having to pay for their fuel? They should be driving their own cars home and paying for their own gas. The average worker or taxpayer has to drive their own vehicles home and don’t get a break on their gas. So county and city employees should also drive their personal vehicles home, the same as I do. Robert G. Ahrns 6665 Palestine St. Pemberton

continue to rebound As we apThe 5.8 perproach the cent average midpoint of the salary/health 2011-2012 cost reductions school year, I for all employam pleased to ees (highest in report that Sidthe state), and ney City other actions Schools contaken by the Other tinue to reBoard of Edubound. Since I cation have put voices began as superthe district on John Scheu intendent in solid financial June 2011, the main is- ground. Despite the sues of concern that turnaround our district residents voiced to me is experiencing, the one were the participation issue that remains a fee of $450 per sport, real challenge both bullying and discipline short and long term is at the middle school the negative financial and a feeling that the impact that open enschool district may rollment presents. The never recover from the SCS district loses more financial crisis of the than $3 million annurecent past. The partici- ally due to the loss of pation fee issue was ac- Sidney students (539) tually addressed and to area schools. The two resolved back in the grade levels with the 2009-2010 school year highest number of stuand the $450-per-sport dents leaving are fee was reduced to $35 kindergarten and first per sport. Bullying and grade (113 students). discipline issues at In September, I SMS have been adcalled 40 parents of dressed and the nokindergarten students nonsense approach and attending districts that leadership of first-year have all-day kinderPrincipal Jon Geuy is garten (Hardin-Houslargely responsible for ton, Fairlawn and this turnaround. Jackson Center).

Nearly 50 percent of these parents indicated that all-day kindergarten was either the No. 1 reason or a significant reason for leaving SCS. In two previous school districts I have served as superintendent, all-day kindergarten was started and for several reasons this was quite well received — including the curriculum benefit. The expectations of kindergarten today are similar to what first grade expectations were 25 years ago. Giving kindergarten teachers the extra half day to cover the required curriculum will provide students with handson, developmentally appropriate activities throughout the entire day. All-day kindergarten has the potential to improve student achievement (testing) results in the grades following kindergarten. To strengthen our curriculum and hopefully stem the tide of SCS students leaving in the primary grades, the BOE approved all-day

kindergarten for all students beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. Administrative personnel reductions will pay for the costs of this program. Other measures have also been taken to market SCS and promote the achievements and attributes of the school district, of which there are many. A brochure, “Why Choose Sidney City Schools?” captures these highlights and can be accessed by visiting the school district’s website at www.sidney.k12.oh.us. In addition, there will be a renewed emphasis on hiring new employees who are committed to SCS and reside in the school district. With the financial implications open enrollment continues to have on our district, proactive and bold actions are necessary to implement. The writer is superintendent of the Sidney City Schools.

Addressing the housing crisis Some Ohio copper and families are anything else starting the of value. BroNew Year in a ken windows new neighborare not always hood, apartboarded up. ment or shelter Busted pipes after being are not always foreclosed upon fixed. Brown or being unable According to to sell their fora Policy Matreports mer home for Sherrod Brown ters Ohio reas much as port, one in U.S. Senator they paid for it. three Ohio Meanwhile, once-thriv- homeowners in 2010 ing, middle-class neigh- owed more on their borhoods are being loans than their homes undermined by vacant were worth. Instead of homes, vandalism and approving these sorts of declining property val- “short sales,” banks are ues. foreclosing on homes, If we’re going to con- but then declining to tinue our economic re- take possession of them covery, we need to — sometimes because address the issue that legal fees and mainteput our economy on the nance costs often exbrink of collapse: the ceed the real estate housing crisis. value. The result is Plenty of blame needless evictions — When it comes to the forcing Ohioans from housing crisis, there is their homes only to have the banks later plenty of blame to go abandon the property. around. But before the These so-called “bank recession, too many walkaways” leave comfast-talking mortgage brokers steered Ameri- munities — and local taxpayers — to deal cans into unfair loans with the blight. that helped put the U.S. Solutions economy on the brink of I’m demanding solucollapse — costing millions of Americans their tions. Nearly 14 months ago, the Govhomes and jobs. Federnment Accountability eral regulators were Office (GAO) issued a asleep on the job — report — that I refailing to ensure that responsible mortgages quested — on bank walkaways. The report were being underwritten and then managed found that bank walkaways, though not a properly by financial common practice nainstitutions. Now, after American tionwide, are concentaxpayers bailed them trated in economically struggling areas and out, Wall Street banks are walking away from distressed urban areas their bank-owned prop- of particular cities, including those with lowerties, leaving behind value properties and homes that are often sub-prime loans. Clevevandalized and left to dilapidate. As a result, land experienced the third most bank walkaOhioans are seeing ways in the nation, their property values plummet as abandoned while Akron, Columbus, Dayton, Youngstown, homes are stripped of

and Toledo were all among the 20 communities with the most abandoned foreclosures. For too long, banking regulators have looked out for the big banks’ bottom lines, at the expense of families in already hard-hit communities. In December, the Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued guidance to the banks instructing them on how to properly walk away from their properties. In response, I wrote to the OCC — which oversees the five largest mortgage servicers — outlining the devastating effect that bank walkaways have on low-income and middleclass families and their neighborhoods.

Property values The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has found that vacant homes in a neighborhood lower surrounding property values by 3.1 percent — in an already sluggish housing market. We need stronger standards that will help keep Ohio families in their homes and protect communities from having to pay thousands in maintenance fees on abandoned homes. In addition to demanding additional action from OCC, I’ve also introduced the Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act, which would require mortgage servicers to work with homeowners to modify their mortgage prior to foreclosure. Preventing foreclosures is the best way to protect Ohio communities from the

harm caused by abandoned properties. Earlier this month, I met with a Cleveland Heights resident who lost her job after the company she worked for downsized. Then she lost her home. Jeanette Smith was forced to move to an apartment as the bank initiated foreclosure. But, without alerting her, the bank stopped the sheriff ’s sale. Without being able to back out of the lease, Smith was hit with a double disadvantage: local vacancy fines for a property she thought she no longer owned and a rent check she now had to pay.

Pay penalty If the banks are not willing to work with a struggling homeowner to prevent eviction, then the banks should be accountable for maintaining the foreclosed property. If they don’t, then they should pay a penalty as would a homeowner who allows a roof to collapse or fails to repair broken windows. Ohioans are seeing their property values plummet as abandoned homes on their block or in their neighborhood are stripped literally to their foundations. Meanwhile, local cities and counties are left footing the bill because a bank has abandoned its responsibility. The only party that wins when homes are abandoned is big banks. We should not allow this practice to go on any longer. Now is the time Main Street stops paying for the financial and housing crisis it did not create.

Editorial

498-8088 Retail Advertising

498-5980 1451 N. Vandemark Rd., Sidney, OH 45365

www.sidneydailynews.com

Classified Advertising

498-5925

LOCAL NEWS

YOUR

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 11

HOROSCOPE

BY FRANCIS DRAKE media could affect you. CANCER What kind of day will (June 21 to July 22) tomorrow be? To find out Surprise gifts and what the stars say, read goodies might come your the forecast given for way today. Something your birth sign. definitely will happen with regard to your partFor Saturday, Jan. 21, ner’s income or anything 2012 you share with someone else. ARIES LEO (March 21 to April 19) (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is an exciting day, Partners (or perhaps a with unusual introduc- close friend) could surprise tions to people who come you today. Someone might from different back- make an unusual suggesgrounds. It’s a classic day tion or demand a change to be introduced to a real in the relationship. character. Get ready! VIRGO TAURUS (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) (April 20 to May 20) Your work routine Parents, bosses, teach- might be interrupted ers and authority figures today because of the inwill surprise you today. troduction of new equipThis might please you, ment. However, or it could irk you. What- computer crashes, power ever happens, don’t quit outages, staff shortages your day job. and canceled meetings GEMINI also are likely. (May 21 to June 20) LIBRA You might get a sud- (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) den opportunity to travel Parents should be somewhere today. Alter- extra vigilant with their natively, school plans children today, because might change, or sur- this is an accident-prone prising news in the day for kids. Romantic

relationships might be challenged. Patience is the answer. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Surprise company might drop by at home today. Something definitely will interrupt your home routine. Some of you will get new high-tech toys that are exciting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a mildly accident-prone day, so do be careful walking, driving and jogging. Similarly, think before you speak, because you might say something you later regret. Oops. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Keep an eye on your money and possessions today, because this is a classic day to misplace something, lose it or have it stolen. Definitely avoid this disappointment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You feel excited and revved-up for adventure today. Do something dif-

ferent to satisfy your curiosity to explore new things in life. Meet new people. Go someplace you’ve never been before. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Don’t stay at home today, because you will feel too restless. However, be prepared for a few detours to your day because today is full of surprises. Just stay light on your feet! YOU BORN TODAY You know how to be friendly with acquaintances and crowds, but you’re also private. You have your own goals, which matter a lot to you, and you achieve them! People see you as full of abundant, enthusiastic energy. In the year ahead, something you’ve been involved in for nine years will end or diminish in order to make room for something new. Birthdate of: Billy singer/songOcean, writer; Emma Bunton, singer; Placido Domingo, operatic tenor.

I’m going to legally change my name DR. WALI talked with LACE: I’m 17 my principal, and will graduand he said that ate from high I legally if school in June. changed my My given name name, my is Tillie Juanita, diploma would and all of my read Tiffany family, friends He Jennifer. and even teach’Tween also said that ers call me “T.J.,” 12 & 20 my records because I dewould have my Dr. Robert spise the names new names with Wallace and Tillie a notation that Juanita. The day it was changed after my 18th birthday, from Tillie Juanita on I’m going to legally April 9, 2012, or the exact change my given names date of my legal change. to Tiffany Jennifer. (I can When I enter the Universtill be T.J.) sity of Minnesota, I’ll be

known as Tiffany. That will bring me great joy! As a young child, I suffered when my classmates called me “Silly Tillie.” I wanted to be called T.J. when I started junior high. I was named my mother’s after mother (Tillie) and my father’s mother (Juanita). My parents and my grandmother Juanita are all in favor of changing my name, but Grandma Tillie is protesting. To complicate things, Grandma Tillie lives with our family. What is the best way to

appease her? I have to be tender with her because she is a wonderful and beautiful lady, and I love her very, very much. — T.J., St. Paul, Minn. T.J.: When Grandmother Tillie reads your letter in the newspaper, she will be thrilled that you have told the world that she is a wonderful and beautiful lady and that you love her very, very much. She will also realize that the name Tillie is just that — a name. Then tell her that when she calls you T.J., for her, the “T” stands for Tillie!

Saunders

Springle

Huntwork

Saunders wins Russia spelling bee RUSSIA — Sixthgrader Grace Saunders spelled “stratosphere” and “pristine” to become the Russia Local School spelling bee champion recently. Grace is the daughter of Rob and Cindy Saunders, of Houston. The first runner-up was Emma Springle, seventh grade, the daughter of Joel and Alisha Springle, of Covington. The second runnerup was Taylor Hunt-

work, eighth grade, the daughter of Danielle Huntwork, of Russia. The third runner-up was Madisyn Mescher, fourth grade, the daughter of Kyle and Jennifer Mescher, of Russia. Saunders, Springle and Huntwork will advance to the Shelby County Spelling Bee, which will be held Feb. 6 at Anna High School. The Russia spelling bee coordinator was Kathy Bevans.

Board reorganized HOUSTON — The Houston Ambulance Dist r i c t Board of Trustees met Tuesday for reorganization. In attendance w e r e Argabright Trustees Peggy Argabright, Michael Eilerman, Carol Fanning, Frank Grillot and Kim Vondenhuevel and Clerk Glenda Stangel. 2011 Chairwoman Argabright and Vice Chairman Grillot agreed to remain in those officer positions for 2012. The board agreed to schedule regular meet-

ings the third Tuesday of every other month at 7:30 p.m. Meeting dates for 2012 are March 20, May 15, July 17, Sept. 18, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. The board approved salary rates of $25 per meeting attended for trustees and $50 per meeting attended for the clerk. The rates represent no change from 2011 rates. It also approved a rate of 15 cents per page to be charged to persons requesting copies of records. Immediately following adjournment, the board met in special session to appropriate funds for fiscal year 2012. The board approved a general fund of $47,149.95 by unanimous vote.

R E P U own o d w o h S

AFC AFC Wild-card Round Divisional Playoffs

6 CINCINNATI Saturday, Jan. 7 4:30 pm

3 HOUSTON

Conference Championship 2 BALTIMORE

3 HOUSTON

NFC NFC Wild-card Round Divisional Playoffs

Sunday, February 5 6:00 pm Indianapolis, IN

Conference Championship

4 NY GIANTS

Jan. 14-15

Sunday, Jan. 8 4:30 pm

4 DENVER

3 NEW ORLEANS 1 GREEN BAY

Sunday, Jan. 22

5 ATLANTA

Jan. 14-15

Sunday, Jan. 8 1:00 pm

3 NEW ORLEANS 1 NEW ENGLAND

4 DENVER

Saturday, Jan. 7 8:00 pm

4 NY GIANTS

2 BALTIMORE 5 PITTSBURGH

6 DETROIT

All Times EST

2 SAN FRANCISCO

1 NEW ENGLAND

4 NY GIANTS 2 SAN FRANCISCO

H elman Bros. BODY SHOP

BALTIMORE

NY GIANTS

Guaranteed Quality! UNIBODY REPAIR SPECIALISTS

41 Years of Professional Service

We use... COLLISION REPAIR EQUIPMENT, the best in the industry

937-492-8640

www.shreveshomeservices.com info@shreveshomeservices.com

Sidney North 2606 Broadway

THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISH

HRS: Mon thru Fri. 8-5:30

937-492-5975 Stop in Before or After the Game!

NEW ENGLAND

SAN FRANCISCO

Keyhole Pizza Parking in Rear

112 N. Main Ave. Downtown Sidney

492-4550

2251616

We Use 100% Real Cheese and Fresh Cut Vegetables

6621 SR 66 Ft. Loramie

(937) 295-2826

COMICS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

MUTTS

BIG NATE

DILBERT

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BLONDIE

ZITS HI AND LOIS

DENNIS THE MENACE

FAMILY CIRCUS BEETLE BAILEY

ARLO AND JANIS

TODAY IN HISTORY CROSSWORD HOROSCOPE Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 Friday, Jan. 20, Today is Numerous opportunities to further the dayand of gain 2012. education newThere knowlyour20th edge346 will days be available you year. in the are left intothe year ahead. Make sure you take adToday’s Highlight in Hisvantage of each and every one of them, tory: because you’ll find all kinds of ways to utilize learn. Jan.you20, 1937, PresiOn what AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Bedent Franklin D. Roosevelt cause you’ll be as much of a pragmabecame first your chief executist as a the visionary, hopes and tive to be inaugurated on Jan. aspirations will be easily realized. This combination always brings 20 instead of March 4. gangresults. busters date: On this PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Even if In 1265, first it ■ takes two or England’s three tries, major representative Parliament, for you. achievements will be possible However, be prepared to circumvent which included officials from some obstacles thatand might block your districts, cities boroughs, path. met for(March the first time. 21-April 19) — DealARIES ■ you In have 1649, King Charles ings with a large organiza-I such aswent a company or acthe oftion, England on trial, government, will work out better than cused of high treason (he was you think. Be patient and let the big found and executed by dogs setguilty the pace. month’s end).20-May 20) — This is TAURUS (April unusual day, when deal an■ In 1887, the even U.S.a bum Senate can be renegotiated and work out approved an agreement to quite well for you. Don’t be afraid to lease Harbor in Hawaii ask forPearl the terms you want, but then be a patient andbase. let events establish how as naval things play out. Britain’s King ■ In 1936, GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You George Vyour died; he was sucenjoy being own person and doing ceeded Edward VIII. your ownbything, but you don’t mind being a team player either,officials which is ■ In 1942, Nazi fortunate at this Wannsee point you’ll held thebecause notorious fare better as part of a group. conference, during CANCER (June 21-July 22) —which It looks they arrived at their “final like you’ll be given a second chancesoto capitalizethat on ancalled opportunity you lution” for that exterpreviously turned minating Jews.down. Armed with new knowledge, you’ll want to be on ■ In 1957, President board. Dwight Eisenhower and LEO (JulyD. 23-Aug. 22) — Treat whatever transpires likeRichard a game. This doesVice President Nixon n’t imply that you should not be were sworn in for their secserious when it’s called for. It’s merely ond terms ofletting office in a overpria means for not anything vate ceremony (a whelm Sunday you. VIRGOceremony (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) held — Condipublic was the tions in general look pretty good for next day). you. However, your best opportunities Into be1961, John F. are■likely in areas where you can either makewas or save money. Capitalize Kennedy inaugurated as on it. 35th president of the the LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t United States. allow people challenging your ideas or ■ In to1981, released opinions irritateIran you. Use any disputeAmericans as a means to better explainheld your 52 it had position and showcase points hostage forto444 days,your minutes more effectively. after the had SCORPIO (Oct.presidency 24-Nov. 22) — Finanpassed from to cial currents areJimmy running inCarter your favor, making you luckier than usual with all Ronald Reagan. money matters. Use the this toUnited further ■ In 1986, feather your nest instead of depending States thein.first fedon whatobserved the wind brings eral holiday in honor of 21) slain SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. — You can substantially enhance your civil rights leader Martin probabilities for success by dealing Luther King Jr. solely with the person who calls the ■ In 1992, an Air Inter shots. Jump over subordinates and drive rightA-320 to the hoop. Airbus crashed near CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — IniStrasbourg, France, killing 87 you might feel imposed upon oftially, the 96 people on board. when asked to do something for an■ In George Walker other, but2001, once the dust settles you’ll discover that you’re the one who43rd ends Bush became America’s up benefiting after the most.one of the president COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature most turbulent elections in Syndicate, Inc.

U.S. history.

SNUFFY SMITH

GARFIELD

BABY BLUES

FUNKY WINKERBEAN

CRYPTOQUIP

CRANKSHAFT

Page 12

WEATHER

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

OUT

Page 13

OF THE

PAST

100 years Jan. 20, 1912 The program for the Scotch concert to be presented in the United Presbyterian church on Tuesday Wednesday LOCAL OUTLOOK Today Tonight Saturday Sunday Monday Jan. 25 has been completed and everything points to a very successful entertainment. The musical menu will be all Partly Snow and Mostly Partly Partly Partly Partly real Scotch selections, dicloudy sleet with cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy versified with readings, with 50% freezing with 30% High: 42° with 40% with 30% with 30% Temperatures will remain etc. Among some of the chance of rain likely. chance of chance of chance of Low: 22° chance of A entertainers are: Mrs. cold through today. snow Chance snow rain rain rain F.D. Christian, Misses stronger storm High: 25° of rain is High: 30° showers showers showers imMaude Haslup, Jennie 80% High: 45° High: 45° will Low: 28° High: 45° Low: 25° Low: 32° Low: 32° pact the Low: 32° Linn, Helen Moore, Elsie area this Spence, Hazel McCune, evening Stella Taylor, Helen Grathrough ham, Bertha Wiley, Faye Saturday Voisard, Hazel Watson, mor ning. Grace Woodruff, Amelia Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset A wintry mix with icy conditions may Schneeberger, Messrs., High Wednesday . . . . . . . . 27 24 hours ending at 7 a.m.none Friday’s sunset . . . . 5:40 p.m. Roy Whited, Homer start the weekend. Low Wednesday. . . . . . . . . 19 Month to date . . . . . . . . . 1.05 Saturday’s sunrise . 7:55 a.m. Crusey, and Dave ShelYear to date . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 Saturday’s sunset . . 5:41 p.m. ton. ––––– Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Mr. and Mrs. W.H.C. Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high Goode and daughter temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. Marguerite left today for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Ley at El Paso, Tex. National forecast City/Region They will spend about a Forecast highs for Friday, Jan. 20 Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy High | Low temps Forecast for Friday, Jan. 20 week in El Paso and from there will make a MICH. visit to San Diego and Cleveland other points in CaliforToledo 25° | 14° nia before they return 22° | 11° home. Mr. and Mrs. Youngstown 25° | 13° Goode expect to be gone Mansfield PA. about four weeks. 23° | 9° –––– The management of the local Big Four ticket Columbus Dayton office, in order to give 27° | 13° 27° | 13° their patrons the best possible service, have Pressure Fronts Cold Warm Stationary Low High Cincinnati arranged with the Sid34° | 18° ney Telephone Co. to advise Central how trains Portsmouth -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s are running. Phone pa36° | 22° W.VA. trons can secure necesKY. sary information by © 2012 Wunderground.com Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice asking Central. ThunderIce Flurries Cloudy Wet Weather Continues In West storms

Wintery mix expected

REGIONAL

ALMANAC

Today's Forecast

Moisture and disturbances from the Pacific will fuel more rain and snow showers in the Pacific Northwest, California, and the Intermountain West. Meanwhile, snow showers will continue in the Great Lakes, while showers form along the Gulf Coast.

Weather Underground • AP

Partly Cloudy

75 years

Showers

Rain

Snow Weather Underground • AP

AccuWeather.com forecast for daytime conditions, low/high temperatures

Anyone can get scabies DEAR DR. only about a day DONOHUE: For to a day and a almost two weeks half. It’s not likely I had the itchiest for people to pick fingers. I didn’t it up from doorsee anything, so I knobs, books or nonliving thought it might any be the soap I was source. using. I changed You didn’t get soap and laundry To your it from your dogs, detergent, but if you have it. Angood the itching perimals have their health own mites that sists. I spoke with Dr. Paul G. can be transmy neighbor who ferred to humans. Donohue said I might have But those mites scabies. I almost fainted. live only for a few days, I am writing to you to see and the female of those what can be done. Please mite species cannot lay don’t use my name. I eggs on humans. don’t want anyone to Intense itching is the know. Could I have prominent scabies sympcaught this from our two tom. Itching intensifies dogs? — Anon. at night. The sides of the ANSWER: Calm fingers, the finger webs, down. Scabies doesn’t the wrists, the backs of make you a pariah. It’s the elbows, the skin something that can hap- under the arms and the pen to royalty as well as male genitals are places the rest of us. You don’t favored by scabies. Alknow for sure if you have though it’s hard to see scabies. Don’t go off the the mite, the mite tunnel deep end on your neigh- is often visible. It’s crebor’s diagnosis. You must ated by the female mite see the family doctor. and is the place where The scabies mite is a she lays her eggs. The tiny creature, barely at tunnels are thin red, gray the limits of visibility. It’s or brown lines. transmitted from one Treatment can be person to another counted on to rid people through close contact. of the mites. Permethrin The mite doesn’t live long cream and oral iveron inanimate objects, mectin are two depend-

able medicines. Be forewarned. Itching often continues after the mite has been eliminated. It comes from a persistent allergic reaction. Antihistamines can control it. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a male, 83. I have had a hemorrhoid operation. Recently, partly from standing all day as a host in a museum, I realized there was a small protrusion in the rectum. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it? I do use fiber and a stool softener every day. Hooray, we have the same great first name. — P.M. ANSWER: Keep up the fiber and stool softener. That small protrusion might be another hemorrhoid. You can’t do anything on your own. You have to let a doctor see what the protrusion is. I like the name Paul, too. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am in my 90s and in full control of my mental faculties. As a little girl I was troubled with canker sores. The doctor gave me a smallpox vaccination, and I

have never had a canker sore since. Do you believe me? When I tell others, they look at me like I am a loony. — S.B. ANSWER: At one time, smallpox vaccination was a treatment for many conditions other than the prevention of smallpox. The theory was that the vaccine stimulated the immune system, which could then fight off things like canker sores. Smallpox has been eradicated. Doctors have no access to the vaccine. The practice has died.

Jan. 20, 1937 The safety pictures sponsored by the Sidney Post of the American Legion in cooperation with the local automotive dealers will be shown this evening to the members of the Sidney Boys’ Club. Arrangements are being made by Dale Sheely in charge of the program, for the appearance of Mayor Rolla Laughlin and Chief of Police William O’Leary at the meeting. ––––– Dr. J.D. Cargill, who resides a short distance north of Port Jefferson on State Route 47, reported to Sheriff Truman Pitts yesterday afternoon that an attempt had been made to rob him at his home between 7:30 and 8 o’clock the evening before. Several shots were fired into the house and several

windows broke, but apparently the would-be robbers were frightened away.

50 years Jan. 20, 1962 HOUSTON — Shelby County’s only surviving Farmer’s Institute — the one conducted annually at the Hardin-Houston school — will get underway Monday, Jan. 29. ––––– Officers of the Hardin-Houston Institute this year are John Jelley, president; Marvin Ditmer, vice president; Mrs. Vesta DeLaet, secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Clyde Block, assistant secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Thomas Moyer, hostess; Mrs. Gerald Schmidt, assistant hostess. County Agent Lloyd Lutz, Mrs. James Blackman, Brooks Ware, Hardin-Houston vocational agriculture teacher and Thurston Smyer, Hardin Houston school superintendent, have been named advisors. ––––– ANNA — George A. Fogt was named president of the Anna Farmers and Merchants Bank at the annual stockholders meeting Thursday. Other officers are H.O. Hagelberger, vice president, Thomas Finkenbine, cashier and secretary, and Dale Schaffer, assistant cashier. Other directors are W.E. Wenger, Dr. J.W. Tirey, and Lloyd Wentz.

25 years Jan. 20, 1987 Sister Patricia Ward, principal of Holy Angels Elementary School, has announced she is retiring from education at the end of the school year. The Sidney native has worked as a teacher and school administrator for a total of 39 years. ––––– Twenty-five service awards were presented recently to employees having 10 and 40 continuous years of service at General Housewares Corp., Sidney Division (formerly Wagner Manufacturing.)

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My boyfriend, 55, spends more than $600 a month on vitamins. This sounds weird to me. How about to you? — E.L. ANSWER: I have many letters from readers saying they spend similar amounts for vitamins. Few people in Canada and the United States have vitamin deficiencies. A balanced diet provides us with all the vitamins we need. Your friend is needlessly spending far too much money on vitamins. He ought to check to see he’s not overdosing with them. Sudoku puzzles also appear on the Sidney Daily News Web site at www.sidneydailynews.com.

Daughter’s behavior puts her on the brink of banishment DEAR ABBY: I goes to school, more caught my 16-year-old often than not she’s in daughter, “Krista,” the principal’s office for smoking marijuana. I bad behavior. At home punished her for it, but she’s worse. never told my wife beShe doesn’t listen to cause I was afraid she’d anyone. We have tried force me to make a deevery type of punishcision that I don’t want ment we can think of to make. and nothing has Dear I have been married worked. Abby to my second wife for Recently, my wife Abigail three years. For much brought up the idea of of that time, Krista has Van Buren sending Krista to a been a nightmare. When she boarding school for troubled

teens. At first, the suggestion made me angry, but after the marijuana incident I am more receptive to it. I am wracked with guilt. Sending my daughter away makes me feel like a failure as a father. But there may be no other choice. How does a parent know when enough is enough? — FED-UP FATHER IN MINNESOTA DEAR FATHER: Do not send your daughter away to a boarding school for “troubled teens” without first having a

psychologist identify what is troubling her. If you do what your wife is suggesting, your daughter could return home with more problems than she left with. Sending her away should be a LAST resort. Some family counseling should be tried first. DEAR ABBY: I am currently in a relationship that has become a roller coaster ride for the last few months. My significant other is always accusing

me of cheating. He also starts arguments for no reason. Sometimes I wonder if he is having an affair and trying to throw the blame on me for his guilt issues. What do you think? — ARGUED OUT IN INDIANA DEAR ARGUED OUT: That’s very possible. Another reason might be that he’s no longer interested in you and wants to break up. Rather than tolerate his emotional abuse, take the bull by the horns and ask him.

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

Page 14

that work .com JobSourceOhio.com

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE-24/7 www.sidneydailynews.com

FOUND, Boxer, Male Brindle, uncropped ears, collar no tags, running near Moose golf course Monday, (937)492-7478

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

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS: All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For:

)44g`# pnuBS@ fn]q>Z1NBgq>Z }1J

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

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

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

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

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

Dispatcher

Local†resort is looking for an individual to create, plan and conduct weekly activities. Experience is a plus but will train if you are a creative, energetic person†that enjoys working with children and adults alike.

CHECK IT OUT!

www.hr-ps.com

Send resume with salary requirements to: 14296 Cemetery Rd. Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 BOTKINS BARRACUDAS Swim Team recruiting coach and/ or assistant(s) for 2012 season. For information contact Elaine Shuga or send letter of inquiry to: PO Box 287, Botkins, OH 45306

GREENVILLE

2251105

Dan Hemm Chrysler is looking to add a sales consultant to its team. Ideal candidates should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong desire to excel. Sales experience preferred but not required. 5 day work week with evenings and Saturdays.

• • • • •

Welders Production Assemblers CNC Machinist Machine Operator CALL TODAY! (937)778-8563

Apply in person to Scott Crawford, or email resume to chryslersales@ danhemm.com $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ RUSSIA LOCAL SCHOOL SEEKING:

DIESEL MECHANIC

DRIVERS Schindewolf Express, Inc. Hiring Company Drivers and Owner Operators. Class A CDL. Clean MVR record.1-2 years of OTR experience. We offer excellent benefits, Weekly/Weekend home time and great pay. We are family owned and operated for more than 20 years located in Quincy Ohio. 937-585-5919

Norcold, Inc. Norcold, the leader in refrigerator manufacturing for the RV, trucking and marine industries, is currently accepting resumes for the following openings:

Keith's Truck & Trailer is looking for a diesel mechanic. Responsibilities include repairing diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, differentials, clutches, and diagnostics.

TRACK COACHES • Head Junior High boys and girls coach • Varsity boys and girls assistant coaches

Candidates must have 2 or more years experience and have own basic tools.

PLAY DIRECTORS • Junior High and High School • For spring performances

Call (937)295-2561 or send resume to justin@keithstruck andtrailer.com

Contact Mr. Rose (937)526-3156

everybody’s talking about what’s in our

classifieds

2249193

Manufacturing Engineer – Sidney, Ohio facility This position plans, designs, and supports manufacturing processes analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization and determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals. Requirements: BS in Manufacturing Engineering or similar discipline, 5-7 yrs experience, working knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, proficient in use of 3D software and Microsoft Office programs, and progressive experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement.

Sr. Design Engineer – Gettysburg, Ohio facility This position leads and directs development of design solutions including a variety of engineering work which may be related to applications, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality and/or safety. Requirements: BS in Chemical Engineering or BSME with a chem minor, minimum 5 yrs experience in product development and engineering support, strong project management skills, and proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs and 3D software.

Circulation Manager The Sidney Daily News, Shelby County’s Hometown Newspaper since 1891, has an immediate opening to direct its circulation department.

We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, 401(K) and many others. For confidential consideration, forward resume in Word format with salary history and requirements to recruiter@norcold.com. Please put the Job Title in the subject line. No phone calls please. Visit our website to learn more: www.norcold.com EOE 2251648

Preferred candidate will posses: • The ability to manage circulation staff and independent contractor carrier force • Excellent customer service skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel • Financial budgeting and balancing skills, including tracking of expenses and revenue • The ability to initiate and process contractor pay

CAUTION Whether posting or responding to an advertisement, watch out for offers to pay more than the advertised price for the item. Scammers will send a check and ask the seller to wire the excess through Western Union (possibly for courier fees). The scammer's check is and eventually fake bounces and the seller loses the wired amount. While banks and Western Union branches are trained at spotting fake checks, these types of scams are growing increasingly sophisticated and fake checks often aren't caught for weeks. Funds wired through Western Union or MoneyGram are irretrievable and virtually untraceable. If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.

Patient Accounts Manager

Candidates with past experience in newspaper circulation/ distribution services, preferably as district manager and/or circulation manager would be a definite plus. The Sidney Daily News is an 11,000-plus daily newspaper and publishes Monday and Wednesday through Saturday.

SECURITY TECHNICIAN/ INSTALLER

Must be self-motivated, good customer service skills and insurable. Must have experience in D.S.C. and any experience in Honeywell is a plus; wired and wireless systems. Fire cerification is a plus but not mandatory. Medical and 401K Benefits. Qualified applicants only. Email: resume@wcoil.com ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰

SHELBY COUNTY LIBRARIES has part-time opening for a Public Service Associate at the library in Sidney. Seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented person who enjoys working with people. Basic computer skills needed. A typical work schedule would be one day and one evening shift per week plus every other Saturday (about 10 hours one week and 15 the next). A willingness to substitute on occasion required. Applications accepted through January 21 at the adult service desk of the AMOS LIBRARY 230 E. North St. SIDNEY

Opportunity Knocks...

Please apply online at www.grandlakehealth.org. 2251539

Sidney Daily News is an Ohio Community Media newspaper and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary negotiable depending on experience. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) employee-owned retirement packages. We also offer paid vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days. Send resume with cover letter along with salary requirements to: Frank L. Beeson, Group Publisher, Ohio Community Media, 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373. Inquiries, resume and cover letter can also be emailed to: fbeeson@ohcommedia.com. PLEASE, NO TELEPHONE CALLS.

Excellent opportunity to join the Leadership Team of a progressive healthcare organization. Located in St. Marys, OH, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital currently has a full time opening for a Manager in our Patient Accounts department. The Manager plans, directs, organizes, and evaluates patient billing functions and activities. Bachelors degree in Business or Health Information required. Must have strong knowledge of accounts receivables and billing requirements. Excellent communication and management skills with sufficient previous experience in a health care environment.

2247514

This position coordinates and manages flow of materials, parts, and assemblies from a global supply base in support of local production operations as well as determines material requirements and develops delivery schedules to minimize inventory while maintaining highest levels of customer satisfaction. Requirements: BS in Business, 3+ yrs experience with materials planning, purchasing/buying and Lean processes and experience with automated inventory planning systems.

Contact Mr. Wion (937)526-3156

Lima based Security Company has a full time position for a Security Technician/ Installer

Material Planner – Sidney, Ohio facility

The Troy Daily News is looking for a full-time reporter, preferably with experience in covering city government. Applicants may send their resumes to: Troy Daily News, Attn: Executive Editor David Fong, 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373 or e-mail to fong@tdnpublishing.com.

2nd shift dispatcher needed. Commercial driving experience a plus. Full benefits including 401K, medical, dental & vision. Mail resume to: PO Box 358 Celina, OH 45822

SIDNEY

emshuga@nktelco.net

Deadline: 02/24/2012

2247516

Loved by so many forever

R# X``# d

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

This notice is provided as a public service by A newspaper group of Ohio Community Media

877-844-8385

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

PIQUA

Kayla Jo Maxwell NOTICE

Sidney Daily News

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JAN. 24, 2012.

2250343

JobSourceOhio.com

To Advertise In the Classifieds that Work

Call 877-844-8385

Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

YARD JOCKEY Help needed on Saturdays for someone with tractor trailer driving experience. Will be responsible for staging and parking semi's for the Mechanics at our terminal. CDL not required but must have tractor trailer experience. Pay based on experience. Call Continental Express at 800/497-2100 or apply at 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH.

Hartzell Air Movement is a leading manufacturer of industrial air moving equipment. We are seeking qualified candidates to join our team in PIQUA!

•

CNC Machinist

•

CNC Programmer

•

Welder

•

Manufacturing Engineer Tech

Hartzell offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including Health, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

everybody’s talking about what’s in our

classifieds

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

that work .com

www.hartzell.com

Registered Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

Professionally rewarding position for a Registered Nurse in Lima Specialist's Office. Must be detail oriented and able to work part time through the week plus alternate Saturday mornings. Competitive compensation package with 401K. Please send resume to: Department 9412 c/o Sidney Daily News PO Box 4099 Sidney, OH 45365

GET THE WORD OUT! Place an ad in the Service Directory

✦✱✦✱✦✱✦✱✦✱✦

SALES

LOCATION/ SALES MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

$40-$60 K PER YEAR

Join a Superior Team! Superior Auto, Inc. has a Location/Sales Manager position available in Sidney. We are a long established company in need of self-motivated individuals seeking management opportunities in a growing company. Our Sales/Location Managers are trained and responsible for customer relations, underwriting, sales, leadership, coaching and development, and branch management. Committed to developing our associates to achieve and become the next leaders in our organization. We provide an excellent training program and career growth potential in addition to competitive base, performance incentives, car demo and great benefit package. Individuals with a high level of integrity, ability to follow through, and strong communication as well as being resultsfocused with a desire for a career opportunity are invited to apply@ www.superior-auto.com

✦✱✦✱✦✱✦✱✦✱✦

We offer 3 day work week, company provided qualified customers, fun, positive work environment, ability to write your own paycheck. If you are a true commission sales person, you can do no better.

Page 15

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Sidney, appliances, air, laundry, no pets, $350-$530, (937)394-7265

$99 DEPOSIT NO APP FEE!

1 BEDROOM, suitable 1-2 adults, no pets. 219 Brookburn. Deposit, references. (937)492-0829

2,3,4 BR Apartments Appliances,w/d hookup, Water/ Trash/ Sewer included.

1 BEDROOM with appliances, upstairs. $325. (937)726-2765

Call for more information: 937-492-0781

1510 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $425 month, $200 Deposit. Air, laundry, no pets. Call for showing. (937)710-5075

GET $450 TOWARDS YOUR MOVE IN

2 BEDROOM

Sycamore Creek Apts.

Call Shawn at 419-738-5000

AMHERST COUNTRY VILLAS ASK ABOUT FREE RENT FOR JANUARY

CANAL PLACE Apartments. Reasonable rates. Utilities Included. Metro Accepted. Toll free: (888)738-4776.

866-349-8099

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

1 & 2 bedrooms, appliances, most utilities paid Laundry room on site NO PETS! $415 - $515 monthly (937)489-9921

Very clean apartments in Sidney. Stove, refrigerator, water, sewage, and trash pick up included. $425 monthly plus deposit

DRIVERS WANTED JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT, a food grade liquid carrier is seeking Class A CDL tank drivers from the Sidney/Piqua/Troy area. Home flexible weekends. 5 years driving experience required. Will train for tank. Great Pay and Benefit Package. For further info, call Jane @ 1-888-200-5067

Call Heidi at (937)441-9923 2 BEDROOM, 425 Fairview (by high school). $500 month, $500 deposit. NO PETS. (937)492-5150

Find it

2 BEDROOM, 827 N. Main. $475 plus deposit. (937)497-1602 2 BEDROOM all utilities included. $155 per week, $300 deposit. (937)726-0273

in the

2 BEDROOM, Upstairs, recent updates. 115 1/2 Franklin, $365 monthly (937)498-1676 2 BEDROOMS, upstairs, appliances, $350 month plus deposit. North West Ave. (937)726-1356

1 & 2 BEDROOMS, Botkins, appliances, air, laundry, patio, 1 level, no pets, $ 3 5 0 - $ 4 1 5 , (937)394-7265.

2 OR 3 bedroom apartment. Russia. $500 or $550. Garage, very nice. (937)606-0567

Service&Business DIRECTORY

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

SchulzeTax & Accounting Service

Handyman Services

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

2247145

2246551

• Bachelor Parties • Bachelorette Parties • Pub Crawls • Birthday Parties • Holiday Parties • Sporting Events • Concerts • Dinners • Any Group Outing Safe Reliable Transportation

937-638-0834 937-638-0834

Sshields002@woh.rr.com Sshields002@woh.rr.com

Electronic Filing Quick Refund 2247317 44 Years Experience

Sparkle Clean

WHERE

Cleaning Service

BUYERS

SELLERS MEET

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

Rutherford

COMPLETE Home Remodeling

MOWER REPAIR • All Small Engines •

• Windows • Additions • Kitchens • Garages • Decks & Roofs • Baths • Siding • Drywall • Texturing & Painting

937-658-0196 937-497-8817 FREE pickup within 10 mile radius of Sidney

Get Your Snowblower Ready

Small Jobs Welcome Call Jim at JT’S PAINTING & DRYWALL

937-694-2454 Local #

2248654

Urb Naseman Construction

Sell it in the that work .com

Emily Greer

937-620-4579

937-492-ROOF

• Specializing in Chapter 7 • Affordable rates • Free Initial Consultation

Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

I am a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. 2239634

937-335-6080 Call

COOPER’S GRAVEL Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

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

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

2236223

875-0153 698-6135 MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

WE KILL BED BUGS! KNOCKDOWN SERVICES

starting at $

159 !!

(See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products) For 75 Years

Since 1936

937-493-9978 Free Inspections

2246709

Pole BarnsErected Prices:

2249133

Amish Crew

4th Ave. Store & Lock

Sidney

everybody’s talking about what’s in our

classifieds

1250 4th Ave.

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

Hours: Fri. 9-8 Sat. & Sun. 9-5 2251492

aMAZEing finds in

that work .com

ELSNER PAINTING & Pressure Washing, Inc.

937-497-7763 Ask about our monthly specials2247745

Flea Market

that work .com The Professional Choice

“All Our Patients Die”

Commercial - Industrial - Residential Interior - Exterior - Pressure Washing

FREE Written Estimates

Call Kris Elsner

937-492-6228 ElsnerPainting.com • kelsner@elsnerpainting.com

(937)454-6970

CERAMIC TILE AND HOME REPAIRS RON PIATT Owner/Installer Licensed & Insured

937-489-9749 In Memory Of Morgan Ashley Piatt

To Advertise In the Classifieds that Work

937-419-0676 www.buckeyehomeservices.com Commercial Bonded 2247006

scchallrental@midohio.twcbc.com

2248955

Booking now for 2012 and 2013

2249973

HALL(S) FOR RENT!

Residential Insured

Loria Coburn

937-498-0123 loriaandrea@aol.com

• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

2246996

Find Job Security Take the first step toward a long-term career move with jobsourceohio.com. In print and online, you’ll find thousands of jobs in every industry, from sales and marketing to healthcare and finance.

JobSourceOhio.com

Call 877-844-8385

2245006

Too much stuff?

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

2246666

for appointment at

422 Buckeye Ave., Sidney

Home Remodeling And Repairs

Bankruptcy Attorney

2247368

Call 937-498-5125

(419) 203-9409

Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured 2238283

CHORE BUSTER

2239792

that work .com

Silver Bullet Party Express A Wheels

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

Page 16

JACKSON CENTER, 2 Bedroom, $465, Minster 1 Bedroom $299, no pets, 1 year lease, (419)629-7706 JANUARY RENT FREE!

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

One FREE Month! PRIVATE SETTING 2 bedroom townhouse. No one above or below! Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included.

1 & 2 BEDROOM CALL FOR DETAILS

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

(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com

• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • Updated Swimming Pool

• Pet Friendly ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Show off your own Funny Little Valentine with a Valentine Greeting in the Sidney Daily News, Troy Daily News & Piqua Daily Call

just

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

3 BEDROOM, 421 North Miami, updated duplex, 2 car garage. $555 plus deposit. (937)526-4318.

One FREE Month!

3 BEDROOM, basement. Stove refrigerator, dryer, pool table. $670 monthly. 847 Fielding Rd. Sidney. (937)492-7473

1, 2 & 3 bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages.

(937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com

Valentine Ads will appear on Monday, February 13. Deadline: Wednesday, February 1 at 5pm

FIREWOOD, full cord. $115. Consists of half hardwood and half softwood. Split, delivered, stacked. Quality. (937)710-5648 or ( 9 3 7 ) 4 8 9 - 0 2 2 6 joel_albers@hotmail.com. FIREWOOD, fully seasoned, all hard wood, oak hickory. $80 Half cord, $150 full cord. Delivered in Shelby County. NO checks. (937)492-2821.

3 BEDROOM house. $575 a month plus deposit. Stove and refrigerator included. (419)733-8857

SEASONED FIREWOOD $170 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

One FREE Month! DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer. Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima.

ALICIA

Happy Valentines Day To My Beautiful Daughter!

One child per photo only

FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756.

2 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath. Washer/ dryer hookup. 413 S. West. $475 Rent, $475 deposit. No pets. (937)622-1141

FULL COLOR

Love, Mom

(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com

3 BEDROOM, extended living room. Wood burning stove, on Miami River, in country. No pets, $400 Monthly, Deposit. 18488 Herring Road. Would sell for $15,000. ( 9 3 7 ) 8 4 5 - 3 9 3 8 (937)901-3131

TABLE & CHAIRS, Chromecraft, oak laminate kitchen table with 4 padded chairs, 2 matching bar stools. Great condition. $400 (937)492-2689.

Village West Apts. "Simply the Best"

________________________________________________________________

NO RENT Until February 1st

Closing: (for Example: Love, Mom) ________________________________

SLEIGH, 1 horse, $200, (937)216-0860.

________________________________________________________________ (937)492-3450

Submitted By: ___________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ State, City, Zip: __________________________________________________

1995 14X72, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, very nice, original owner, $5000, in Pasco, (937)935-5089.

CEMETERY LOTS, 2 lots in Shelby Memory Gardens, $700, (937)492-5455

Phone: __________________________________________________________ J Check Enclosed J Visa J Mastercard J Discover J Am Express Credit Card #: ___________________________________________________ Exp. Date: _______________________________________________________

Send along with payment to: My Funny Valentine The Sidney Daily News P.O. Box 4099 Sidney, Ohio 45365 Payment must accompany all orders.

2249202

Signature: _______________________________________________________

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.

2 & 3 BEDROOM homes starting under $200 per month with approved credit! Call Scott (937)498-1392.

READY TO SELL? Sell to established local business buying gold, silver, guns, coins, jewelry, watches, military and antiques.

Country Meadows LEASE-TO-OWN HOMES

Look at all offers... and when your ready come and see us for fair prices!

Going Fast!! Private and discreet. Only a few left!

Immediate cash!

CALL TODAY!

Country Closeout Barn 308 E Main St Anna, OH

Bad credit, No credit OKAY!

(937)394-7766

BEAGLE PUPPY, Free AKC registered male. Call (937)339-4554 BICHON FRISE, Maltese, Yorkie, Shi-chons, Maltipoo, Non-Shedding. $100 and up. (419)925-4339

Detachable backrest, Vance Hines, Shortshots, Staggered, H-D bike cover, 19,250 miles, Tons of chrome, $6300 (937)710-4403

CAT: Short hair, gray tabby. 2 years old, declawed, fixed. Indoor, people friendly for senior or family pet. Nittany Lion Profile. (937)492-2563

COUNTY : SHELBY

Mom, Happy Valentine’s Day to the best mom ever! Hugs & Kisses, Natalie

Put into words how much your loved ones mean to you by writing a love letter to them this Valentine’s Day!

LEGAL NOTICE The following applications and/or verified complaints were received, and the following draft, proposed and final actions were issued, by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) last week. The complete public notice including additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information or a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-2129 email: HClerk@epa.state.oh.us APPLICATION RECEIVED FOR AIR PERMIT AIRSTREAM, INC., 419 WEST PIKE STREET, JACKSON CENTER, OH ACTION DATE : 01/10/2012 FACILITY DESCRIPTION: AIR IDENTIFICATION NO. : A0043268 This application is being submitted to request enforceable limits on HAPs. The requested limits are 9.9 tons/year for single HAPs and 24.9 tons/year for all HAPs combined. The limits are to apply to the entire facility. Jan. 20 2251278

Only 5 or 2/ 7 Your greeting will appear in the Monday, February 13th issue of the Sidney Daily News, Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call 2249198

Send your message with payment to: Sidney Daily News, Attn: Classifieds, P.O. Box 4099, Sidney, OH 45365 Name Address: City: Your Sweet Talkin’ Message: (25 words or less)

Phone: State:

Zip:

Cash/Check/Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express______________________Exp_______

1997 CADILLAC DeVille Consours, white with caramel leather seats, automatic, A/C, power steering, power windows and locks, dual air bags, 90,000 miles, good condition. $4000. Call (937)773-1550 2005 CHEVY Silverado 1500 4 wheel drive extended cab pick up. Excellent condition. $10,500 OBO (937)778-0802 2008 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4 wheel drive. Leather, back-up system. Slight damage to right side doors. Exceptional mechanical condition. 120,000 highway miles. $12,500. (937)726-3333

BOAT, Alumacraft, 15 HP Evinrude motor, Gator trailer. Includes: Anchormate, Shakespeare trolling motor, Eagle II depthfinder, oars and anchors. $1800 OBO. (937)492-4904 CANOES, 17' Grummond, $400. 14' Rouge River, $200, (937)216-0860.

LEGAL NOTICE The annual financial report of the Village of Ft. Loramie for 2011 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the village office, 14 Elm Street during normal business hours or by prior appointment. Deborah Kremer Fiscal Officer Jan. 20

LEGAL NOTICE The Zoning Board of Washington Township Located in Shelby County, has set the Regular meeting schedule for 2012 as follows, March 8, June 7, September 6 and December 6, at 7:00pm in the Township House located at 2562 HardinWapak Rd., Sidney, Ohio. Scott Meiring, Chairman Jan. 20

2251572

St. Rt. 66

2251281

2247052

419-629-2171 • 866-507-5310 www.rindlerautomotive.com HOURS: M-W 8-8 TH.-FRI. 8-6 • SAT. 8:30-3

23,795 or $407 mo. 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LS, $ $ 4 dr., silver/charcoal cloth, 11,000 miles, 4 cyl., CD, keyless, power seat, side air bags, warranty ...... 16,150 or 277 mo. 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS, $ $ FWD, med. blue/gray cloth, 33,000 miles, 4 cyl., CD, keyless, alloy wheels, warranty............... 16,850 or 289 mo. 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, $ $ silver/gray cloth, 23,000 miles, keyless, CD, 3rd seat, alloy wheels, ............................................. 18,195 or 215 mo. 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS, $ $ blue/gray cloth, 25,000 miles, 4 cyl., CD, keyless, side air bags, warranty................................... 12,550 or 215 mo. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, $ $ silver/gray cloth, 17,000 miles, 4 cyl., CD, keyless, power seat warranty .................................... 15,600 or 267 mo. 2006 NISSAN QUEST SL, $ $ 4 dr., dr. blue/gray cloth, 71,000 miles, V6, CD, keyless, alloy wheels, rear A/C ........................... 12,300 or 211 mo. 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL, $ $ black/gray cloth, 92,000 miles, CD, keyless, 5 spd., pwr windows & locks, alloy wheels ................. 7,495 or 128 mo. 2004 INFINITI I35, $ $ dr. gray/charcoal leather, 70,000 miles, V6, CD, keyless, alloy wheels, sunroof ......................................... 11,200 or 192 mo. 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX, $ $ cranberry/gray cloth, 81,000 miles, keyless, V6, CD, 5 passenger, new tires................................... 8,450 or 145 mo. $

FWD, gray/charcoal cloth, 16,000 miles, 3rd seat, alloy wheels, CD, keyless, warranty .............

OVER 90 VEHICLES IN STOCK!

2006 TOYOTA Highlander Hybrid limited, black, all options, (419)236-1477, (419)629-2697

Cash paid for junk cars and trucks. Free removal. Call us to get the most for your junker (937)732-5424.

Midway Between New Bremen & Minster

2011 MAZDA CX-9,

2008 TOMOS Moped, 2900 miles, black, bored to 70cc, bi- turbo exhaust, runs great, helmet & helmet case, $800, (937)726-2310

SHIH TZU mixed with Rat Terrier, 8 month old puppies, Free to good homes, call (937)489-3666, (937)421-4038

all payments based on 66 month loan 0 down plus tax and title, with approved credit. • we sell new SCOOTERs, atv’s, utv’s and electric cars!

Deadline for publication is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1. All ads must be prepaid.

CLASS RING, Girls SHS 1954, call (937)492-5243 leave message

Monday-Saturday 10-4

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200C SPORTSTER

Blake, You’ll never know how much you mean to me! I love you! Annie

BUYING ESTATES, Will buy contents of estates PLUS, do all cleanup, (937)638-2658 ask for Kevin

(937)497-7763

2247515

Dearest Lynn, We love you sweetie! Keep that beautiful smile, always! We love you, Mom & Dad

SPAY and NEUTER special during the month of January at Woodland View Equine Service. Call for details. (937)492-2451

DRESSER Bassett, 6 drawers, 52X24. Excellent condition. $100. (937)498-4369

Child’s Name: ___________________________________________________ One Line Greeting (10 words only): _______________________________

CATS, free to good homes. 3 males. All 3 years old and neutered. Son has developed allergies. Cats must go to an inside/ outside home. brutusbuckeye@woh.rr.com. (937)489-9138.

LET OUR EXPERIENCED SERVICE DEPARTMENT SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE. WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS FROM OIL CHANGES TO A COMPLETE OVERHAUL AND ANYTHING IN BETWEEN

LEGAL NOTICE As required by section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code, a copy of the annual return of the Jackson Center American Legion Foundation Inc. is available for public inspection within 180 days after the date of the notice between 8am and 5pm at: 104 Parkview Drive. Iesha Lampy Finance Officer (937) 596-5519 The Jackson Center American Legion Foundation, Inc. Ed Maxwell, President P.O. Box 363 Jackson Center, Ohio 45334 Jan. 20 2251547

Time to sell your old stuff... Get it

SOLD with

that work .com

LOCAL/REGION Page 17

Friday, January 20, 2012

BULLETIN BOARD

Lotz to lead board PIQUA — The Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education completed its organizational meeting for 2012 on Jan. 10. Maria Brewer, of Bradford Lotz City Schools; Andy Hite, of Piqua City Schools; Darrell Spangler, of Sidney City Schools; and Doug Trostle, of Troy City Schools, were re-appointed to the board. Robert Luby, of Piqua City Schools; Joyce Reives, of Troy City Schools; and Steve Smith, of Sidney City Schools, were certified as new members. Ty Lotz, of the Shelby County Educational Service Center, was elected president. Hite was elected vice president and Spangler was elected legislative liaison. The board heard reports from the superintendent, from a science instructor and from the Discovery Program coordinator. In legislative action, the board approved 20122013 school calendars, appropriations for out-of-state travel, a number of donations to the school, requesting bids for classroom and lab furnishings and a number of people as substitute teachers. In addition, the board accepted the resignation of Vernon Pleiman, effective March 30. Pleiman is a satellite teacher at Troy High School, teaching Exploring Technology. The board approved the following contracts: Marie Shaneyfelt to teach culinary arts at a salary of $50,045 through Aug. 23, 2013; Mark Bell, a student worker, at a pay rate of $8.12 per hour through June 30; Joseph DeLaet to teach Manufacturing 101 at a pay rate of $20.72 per hour through June 30; and Marilyn Mitchell to be ABLE instructor at a pay rate of $19.08 per hour through June 30.

Annual meeting set NEW BREMEN — The Southwest Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2012 annual meeting Feb. 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. Program details are available at www.auglaize.org. The chamber is looking for a primary sponsor of the event. For information, contact Scott Frey at (419) 629-0313.

SATURDAY PREVIEW

Pets help health Meet Katherine Heigl’s furry friends and learn how science says pets can boost your health.

Contact Executive Editor Jeff Billiel with story ideas by phone at (937) 498-5962; email, jbilliel@sdnccg.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Tax tips offered as dreaded date approaches Filing deadline moved to April 17 this year BY TOM BARNETT tbarnett@sdnccg,com We circle April 15 on the calendar along with holidays and birthdays, but hardly with anticipation. Tax time for local wage earners is often the most dreaded date of the year. On a brighter note, the 2011 federal, state and city income tax deadline has been extended two days to April 17 because April 15 falls on Sunday and the following day is being observed in Washington, D.C., as Emancipation Day, an official holiday. Properly filing 2011 tax returns is easier this year because professional tax preparers must now file customers’ returns electronically, virtually eliminating mistakes and penalties.

Filed electronically Betty Schulze, who does customers’ taxes at 422 Buckeye Ave., says federal law has mandated this year all tax returns must be filed electronically. “We’ve been doing it for years,” she added. Asked about mistakes people make in compiling taxes that might produce fines or even an audit, Schulze first advised against “claiming someone you shouldn’t as a dependant. Nonrelatives must have lived with you for seven months, if not one year. The fine could be $500. Due diligence is necessary.” In the case of shared children, she advised a Form 8332, signed by the custodial parent, must accompany the tax return if a taxpayer claims them as dependants. “Also,” she continued, “medical expenses must be out-of-pocket and paid by Dec. 31 of the tax year. Health and hospital insurance has already been deducted from wages paid if the company provides coverage and, importantly, medical expenses claimed must amount to at least 7.5 per-

For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg

BETTY SCHULZE (left) and her daughter Marcia Montgomery, both of Sidney, discuss tax forms in Schulze’s office Tuesday. cent of an individual’s tax obligation.” Schulze also advised charitable contributions must be itemized with their amount and value noted and other necessary documentation provided. Asked for tax tips for paper filers, Schulze said, “Not a whole lot of people still do their own tax returns.”

IRS tips The Internal Revenue Service offers helpful tips to taxpayers who still do, first reminding them to review returns for common errors that could result in delayed refunds or fines: Tax filers are first advised to file electronically, whether through e-file or IRS Free File to vastly reduce errors, since the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts the taxpayer for missing information. Remember the Making Work Pay tax credit, worth up to $400 for individuals and $800 for married cou-

Double-check figures

husband and wife must sign and date the return. E-filers can sign using a self-selected personal identification number. Attach forms to the front of the return. Paper filers need to attach W-2s and other forms that reflect tax withholding as well as other necessary forms and schedules to the front of returns. Those claiming credits that require special documentation, such as the Homebuyers Credit or the Adoption Credit, must include all suitable records with returns.

Double-check all figures. While software catches and prevents many errors on efile returns, math errors remain common on paper returns. Make sure the financial institution routing and account numbers entered on the return are accurate. Incorrect numbers can cause a refund to be delayed or deposited into the wrong account. Sign and date the return. If filing a joint return, both

If you cannot meet the April 18 deadline, requesting a filing extension will prevent late-filing penalties. Use Free File or Form 4868, but keep in mind that while extension will grant additional time to file, you are still required to pay taxes owed by April 18. A number of e-payment options are available. Or send a check or money order payable to “United States Treasury.”

ples. Form 1040 filers must complete Schedule M, attach it to the return and claim the credit to benefit from it. (Tax software handles calculations automatically for e-filers). Mail a paper return to the right address. Paper filers should check where to file in IRS.gov or their form instructions. Don’t forget the stamp. Check only one filing status and the appropriate exemption boxes. Make certain Social Security numbers are correct.

Filing extension

Public blood drive set Tuesday Kathy Pleiman, Shelby and Logan County coordinator for the Community Blood Center, has announced a public blood drive for Tuesday at the Wilson MemoRussell rial Hospital Medical Building from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hospital is at 915 W. Michigan St. Whole blood and double red cells and platelets will be collected. Elaine Shuga of Wilson Memorial’s Lab is chairwoman and anyone who donated on or before Nov. 29 is eligible. January has been designated National Blood Donor Month since 1970. It’s the time of the year to honor the 11 million Americans who donate blood and serve as blood drive sponsors and volunteers. Pleiman said January is considered a challenging time in blood donation recruitment. Many potential donors are still adjusting to

winter weather, and there is an increase in cold and flu cases. CBC urges healthy donors to consider making a blood donation at this time. Anyone who donates in January will receive a free, long-sleeved T-shirt. Donors are encouraged to sign up for a donation time with CBC’s online appointment website at www.donortime.com or may schedule with Pleiman at 295-3100. Walk-ins are welcome as the schedule permits. The 2011 Shelby County schedules are now available. They will be at all future blood drives and are available at Wilson’s lab or by contacting Pleiman. Recent county blood drives were reportedly successful. A blood drive at Sidney American Legion Post 217 Jan. 3 comprised 118 donors registered, 15 deferred, resulting in 105 whole blood donations, five double red cells, eight platelets and one plasma donation. Four donors gave for the first time. Rick Russell, of Botkins, was honored for achieving his 100th blood

donation to the Community Blood Center. The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee served as the sponsoring organization, and Sylvia Lehmkuhl served as chairwoman. Cargill hosted a successful employee blood drive Jan. 10. Cargill registered 42 donors and deferred 10, resulting in 32 units of blood. Eight people gave for the first time at Cargill. Penny Elsner served as chairwoman for Cargill’s blood drive. The Sidney Apostolic Temple was the site for a public blood drive Jan. 11 that saw 63 donors register, 12 were deferred, and 51 units of blood were donated. Joy Beckstedt served as chairwoman for Sidney Apostolic Temple Church. The Community Blood Center recognized these Donors for Life: 100 donations, Rick Russell, of Botkins; 80 donations, Frank Wallis, of Sidney; 50 donations, Jean Evans and Rita Brinkman, both of Sidney; 40 donations, Kris Schwarzman and James Overholt, both of Sidney, and Joe Hanson, of Minster; 30 dona-

tions, Jerry Kauffman, Jim McCracken, Sam Long and Judy Smith, all of Sidney; 20 donations, Diane Hubbell, of Sidney; 10 donations: Rick Watercutter, Cathy Strunk and Jennifer Watkins, all of Sidney; five donations, Dawn Boyd, Betsy O’Leary, Joshua Martin, Gina Rindler, Nadine Bryan, Scott Lamma, Ashley Welbaum and Kristi Frick, all of Sidney, and Danielle Clark, of Piqua. Future January Shelby County blood drives include the following: • Jan. 26 — Advanced Composites, Sidney, 2 to 5 p.m. for employees. • Feb. 3 — Peerless Group, Sidney, 8 a.m. to noon for employees and public. • Feb. 4 — Stokes Masonic Temple, Port Jefferson, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for public. • Feb. 10 — Sidney High School, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for students and staff. • Feb. 21 — St. Michael’s Hall, Fort Loramie, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for public. • Feb. 28 — Sidney Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Post 4239, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for public.

To purchase photographs appearing in the Sidney Daily News, go to www.sidneydailynews.com

SPORTS

Contact Sports Editor Ken Barhorst with story ideas, sports scores and game stats by phone at (937) 498-5960; e-mail, kbarhorst@sdnccg.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Page 18

Friday, January 20, 2012

37 in a row New County record for Anna

AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File

CINCINNATI BENGALS wide receiver Jerome Simpson walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati. Simpson was indicted on Thursday for marijuana trafficking, leaving him subject to a jail sentence and punishment from the NFL. He’s scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 30.

Bengals WR indicted on drug charge COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson was indicted on Thursday for marijuana trafficking, leaving him subject to a jail sentence and punishment from the NFL. A Kenton County grand jury indicted the four-year veteran on one count of marijuana trafficking in excess of 8 ounces, a felony count that carries up to five years in jail. He’s scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 30. Simpson is the third Bengals player to get in trouble with the law since last July. Running back Cedric Benson served five days in a Texas jail for assault and was suspended for one game by the NFL. Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones pleaded guilty Wednesday to disorderly conduct at a Cincinnati bar last summer and was sentenced to community service. All three players can become free agents after completing the final years on their contracts. A Bengals spokesman said the team was aware of Simpson’s indictment but had no comment. Simpson has been under investigation since September, when agents from California tracked a package shipped to the receiver’s home in northern Kentucky. They said it contained 21/2 pounds of marijuana. No charges were filed at that time. Simpson’s girlfriend accepted the package at the home, said Michelle Gregory, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Justice. Teammate Anthony Collins was visiting Simpson’s home at the time, but was cleared of any involvement. A search of Simpson’s home also turned up 6 more pounds of marijuana, smoking pipes and scales, authorities said.

Simpson hasn’t spoken about the package or the investigation with the media. The second-round draft pick from Coastal Carolina had his best season yet, catching 53 passes for 758 yards and four touchdowns. The Bengals won a wild card playoff berth but lost to Houston in the first round. Simpson finished third in catches on the team behind rookie receiver A.J. Green and tight end Jermaine Gresham. His most visible moment came in during a 23-16 win over Arizona on Dec. 24, when he vaulted over a linebacker and landed on his feet in the end zone like a gymnast. He was inconsistent as the Bengals’ No. 2 receiver, held to two or fewer catches in seven games. He had three catches for only 33 yards in the playoff loss at Houston. The Bengals had 10 players arrested during a 10-month span from April 2006 to June 2007. Receiver Chris Henry was the biggest repeat offender, one of the factors in NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell cracking down on player misconduct. The Bengals managed to stay out of trouble for the most part until last July, when Benson was arrested in Texas following an altercation with a roommate in Texas and Jones was arrested in downtown Cincinnati. Both were subject to punishment from the NFL even though their arrests occurred during the lockout. Benson initially received a three-game suspension from the NFL that was reduced to one game after an appeal, which he served during the season. Jones also is a repeat offender and subject to league discipline should he sign with another team.

No. 10 Lady Bucks win 82-68 COLUMBUS (AP) — Tayler Hill had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Samantha Prahalis added 19 points and nine assists to lead No. 10 Ohio State past 20th-ranked Nebraska 8268 on Thursday night. Ashley Adams had 13 points, 11 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Buckeyes (18-1, 5-1 Big Ten), with Amber Stokes chipping added 12 points.

Emily Cady scored a career-high 24 points, Jordan Hooper had 19 and Lindsey Moore 13 for the Cornhuskers (15-3, 4-2), who lost their second in a row. They were beaten at home by Penn State 93-73 on Sunday. Ohio State shot 59 percent in the opening half in building a 41-36 lead and then broke the game open with a 10-2 second-half run.

ANNA — As expected, it was just a formality for the Anna Lady Rockets Thursday against winless Fairlawn. The Lady Rockets were going for the County record for consecutive victories, and the Lady Jets weren’t going to stand in their way, Anna winning 94-25 to raise their record on the year to 14-0. The win was the 37th in a row over the past two seasons, and the Lady Rockets show no signs that they’re done winning. The top ranked team in Ohio as well as the defending Division III state champion, Anna gets back in action Saturday at home against Lehman. Thursday’s game was decided in a hurry, with Anna sprinting to a 24-4 lead after a quarter and a 52-8 lead at the half. Natalie Billing hit 11 fielders and was 7-for-8 at the line for 29 points to lead Anna. She made it a double-double with 10 rebounds, eight on the offensive end. Morgan Huelskamp added 14 and five more girls had SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg seven or more points. Olivia Cummings had 11 to CHRISTINE JOHNSON of Botkins goes up for a shot against Russia’s Shana Meyer in County girls basketball action at lead Fairlawn. Botkins Thursday. Johnson had a double-double to lead the Fairlawn (25) Slonkosky 1-4-6; Oates 1-1-3; Roe Lady Trojans to an overtime victory. 0-1-1; Driskell 2-0-4; Cummings 4-311. Totals: 8-10-25. Anna (94) Overbey 1-1-3; Huelskamp 5-4-14; Huber 3-1-7; Ch. Bensman 1-0-2; Billing 11-7-29; C. Bensman 3-2-8; Frohne 4-1-9; Niekamp 1-0-2; Rioch 40-8; Watercutter 1-2-4; Noffsinger 31-7; Ehemann 0-2-2. Totals: 38-18-94. Score by quarters: Fairlawn..........................4 8 14 25 Anna..............................24 52 76 94 Three-pointers: None. Records: Anna 14-0, Fairlawn 015.

——

Minster posts big MAC win MINSTER — Minster posted a huge win in Midwest Athletic Conference play Thursday, knocking off stateranked Fort Recovery 46-40. The loss was the first in league play for Recovery, and left the Lady Indians at 10-2 overall. Minster went to 3-2 in the MAC and 11-2 overall. Minster led by a bucket after a quarter, 11-9, with Kayla Wuebker scoring eight of Minster’s points. The Lady Wildcats then increased the lead to seven at the half at 26-19 by outscoring the Lady Indians 15-10 in the second period. Wuebker went on to lead Minster with 14 points, and Tara Clune added 12. Fort Recovery (40) Field 1-0-2; Lennartz 2-0-6; O. Schwieterman 4-0-10; Kahlig 1-0-2; J. Schwieterman 2-0-5; Pottkotter 1-1-3; Nietfeld 5-2-12. Totals: 16-3-40. Minster (46) Albers 1-3-5; Hoelscher 2-1-5; Fischer 1-0-2; Schmiesing 1-0-2; Geiger 2-0-4; Wuebker 7-0-14; Dahlinghaus 1-0-2; Clune 6-0-12. Totals: 21-4-46. Score by quarters: Fort Recovery .................9 19 29 40 Minster .........................11 26 36 46 Three-pointers: Minster 0, FR 5 (Lennartz 2, O. Schwieterman 2, J. Schwieterman). Records: Minster 11-2, FR 10-2. Reserve score: Minster 33, FR 26.

——

Lady Cavs down Greenville The Lehman Lady Cavs continued their improved play, beating Greenville at home Thursday night for their fifth win in seven tries since Christmas. The 48-37 victory put Lehman at 7-8 on the season. Lehman opened up a 16-9 lead after one quarter, but turnovers struck in the second, allowing Greenville back in the game. But Lehman weathered the storm. Lindsey Spearman led the Lady Cavs with 18 points, while also adding 11 steals. Kandis Sargeant also had a double-double, with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Paxton Hatcher had eight The Lady Trojans, 6-7, had points and eight rebounds. to overcome a disastrous secGreenville (37) ond quarter in which they Guillozet 3-3-9; Galloway 7-4-18; were outscored 14-2. Tester 1-0-2; Albright 2-4-8. Totals: “We quit attacking the bas13-11-37. ket,” said Botkins coach Don Lehman (47) Yannucci 1-0-2; Harrelson 2-0-5; Mack. Spearman 6-4-18; Hatcher 4-0-8; The Lady Raiders led 23-18 Sargeant 4-7-15. Totals: 17-11-48. at half and held the same fiveScore by quarters: Greenville .......................9 21 32 37 point margin after three quarLehman.........................16 27 36 48 ters. But they couldn’t hold Three-pointers: Greenville 0, the lead down the strtch. Lehman 3 (Spearman 2, Harrelson). Botkins was 7-for-10 from Records: Lehman 7-8, Greenville the line in the overtime, with 1-11. Reserve score: Lehman 29, Hannah Koch hitting four Greenville 18. straight. “She also had a huge —— steal in overtime,” said her coach. JC’s Richard Christine Johnson had a closes in on 1,000 JACKSON CENTER — double-double of 22 points and Jackson Center exploded for 10 rebounds, and hit 10 40 points in the first half and straight free throws before went on to whip Houston 74- missing her final one in over55 in County girls basketball time. Logan Pitts had 13 points action here Thursday. and Koch 10. Highlighting the win for For Russia, Shana Meyer the Lady Tigers was senior Brooke Richard pouring in 31 had 11 points. Russia (45) points, 12 of which came on Puthoff 1-0-2; Borchers 2-3-7; B. four three-pointers. She was Meyer 2-0-4; Wilson 3-3-9; Kearns 2also 7-for-8 from the free 0-4; Sherman 1-0-2; S. Meyer 5-1-11; Daniel 3-0-6. Totals: 19-7-45. throw line. Botkins (52) Her outburst left her just Koch 3-4-10; Bergman 2-2-7; John22 points shy of 1,000. son 6-10-22; Pitts 5-3-13. Totals: 16Jackson is back in action 19-52. Score by quarters: Saturday at home against OT New Knoxville. Russia .......................9 23 33 43 45 “We came out and played Botkins ...................16 18 28 43 52 hard,” said JC coach Makaine Three-pointers: Russia 0, Huffer. “We knew Houston Botkins 1 (Bergman). Records: Botkins 6-7, Russia 8-5. would give it all they had, and Reserve score: Russia 35, I thought we played excellent Botkins 31 (OT) team defense. And we worked —— well as a team on offense, too.” Lady Rangers In addition to Richard’s 31, pound Parkway Brittany Foster had 15 and NEW KNOXVILLE — New Courtney Zimpfer 10. Houston also had three in Koxville kept pace in the double figures. Allison Roeth MAC girls race with an easy led with 16, Kristi Elliott had 67-20 victory over visiting Parkway in girls action Thurs13 and Bethany Reister 12. Jackson goes to 4-5 in the day. The Lady Rangers go to 5-1 County and 6-8 overall. Houston is now 4-5 in the County in the MAC and 10-2 overall with the win. and 8-6 on the season. It was over after one quarHouston (55) Elliott 6-0-13; Roeth 6-1-13; Reis- ter, Lady Rangers rolling to a ter 4-4-12; Phipps 3-0-6; Stang 1-0-2; 20-2 lead. Booher 3-0-6. Totals: 23-5-55. Tiana Heidt hit 10 field Jackson Center (74) Gates 1-0-2; Richard 10-7-31; goals and went on to finish Elchert 4-0-8; Meyer 3-0-8; Foster 6- with 22 points to lead all scor2-15; Zimpfer 5-0-10. Totals: 29-9-74. ers. Haley Horstman had 14 Score by quarters: and both Haley Dillion and Houston ........................12 18 35 55 Paige Lehman 11 apiece. JC ..................................17 40 54 74

Parkway (20) Three-pointers: Houston 4 Hellrath 1-0-2; Burtsch 2-0-4; (Roeth 3, Elliott); JC 7 (Richard 4, Samaniego 1-0-2; Harshman 3-0-6; Meyer 2, Foster). Snyder 2-0-4; Fent 1-0-2. Totals: 10Records: JC 6-8, Houston 8-6. Reserve score: Houston 44, JC 0-20. New Knoxville (67) 23. Horstman 5-4-14; Schroer 2-0-5; —— Reineke 2-0-4; Dillion 5-1-11; Heidt Botkins edges 10-2-22; Lehman 5-1-11. Totals: 298-67. Russia in OT Score by quarters: BOTKINS — Botkins came up big at the free throw line in Parkway ..........................2 10 14 20 NK.................................20 32 50 67 the overtime and pulled out a Three-pointers: Parkway 0, NK 52-45 victory over Russia in a 1 (Schroer). County thriller at Botkins. Records: NK 10-2, Parkway 5-8.

SPORTS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 19

Carter’s health takes turn for the worse New tumors on brain of Hall of Fame catcher NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Carter’s health has taken a turn for the worse. The 57year-old Hall of F a m e catcher, diagnosed last May Carter with a malignant brain tumor, received results of his AP Photo/Bill Kostroun latest MRI exam ThursNEW YORK Giants quarterback Eli Manning loosens up during an NFL foot- day, according to the onball practice Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants travel to San Fran- line journal of his cisco to play the 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday.

daughter, Kimmy Bloemers. She writes: “I wish I could say that the results were good. ... There are now several new spots/tumors on my dad’s brain. I write these words with tears because I am so sad for my dad.” “Dr. Jimmy Harris will be coming to my parent’s house this evening to talk to the family about the next step,” she wrote. Carter had the

MRIs Friday in North Palm Beach, Fla., and the results were sent to his doctors at Duke University for evaluation. A day earlier, he fell at a doctor’s appointment and completely tore a rotator cuff, Bloemers wrote, adding that he also fell on Christmas Eve. “It is very painful and needs surgery, but all dad can do right now is rehab to heal,” she wrote.

Sidney Basketball Boosters Eli back at practice set plans for alumni weekend “When he got to work today, he had a nice breakfast and seemed to do fine,” Coughlin said. “He is not quite himself, but almost.” There was almost no chance Manning would miss the game because of a stomach virus. After all, his streak of 128 straight starts, including playoffs, is tops in the NFL. A shoulder injury in 2007 didn’t sideline him and a foot injury two years later couldn’t keep him off the field. Manning took over as the active leader in conquarterback secutive starts at the beginning of the season when his brother, Peyton, was sidelined after neck surgery. Manning downplayed his illness and the fuss it created. It marked the first time this season that he was listed on the team’s injury report. “I didn’t watch too much TV so I didn’t see the attention it was getting,” he said. “You know, when you get into big games like this any little thing that pops up people make a big deal about. We can put it behind us now and focus on the game.”

Kevin Gilbride said that Manning took great offense when the offensive coordinator told him he looked pale before practice Thursday. Manning shot back that’s the way he always looks in the winter. “We did everything with him,” Gilbride said. “Maybe we slowed down a couple of the drills between our work sessions, where the defense is up and we normally do a lot of drills. We did a couple, not quite as many. For the most part. He participated in everything and did everything we normally do.” For much of the season, Manning has carried the Giants. He threw for a career-best 4,933 yards. His 29 touchdown passes and 92.9 percent quarterback rating were the second highest in his eight NFL seasons. Six of the Giants’ nine wins in the regular season came in games in which he engineered fourth-quarter drives. Tackle David Diehl said there has been a little bug going around. “We’re just glad he’s back out here, and ready to go,” Diehl said.

SCOREBOARD High school High school sports TONIGHT Boys basketball Greenville at Sidney Grand Lake Chr. at Chr. Academy New Knoxville at Parkway Riverside at Marion Catholic Minster at Fort Recovery Versailles at Coldwater St. Henry at New Bremen Botkins at Houston Jackson Center at Fairlawn Anna at Fort Loramie Wrestling Bellefontaine at Versailles —— SATURDAY Girls basketball Sidney at Lebanon Lehman at Anna Versailles at Russia New Knoxville at Jackson Center Riverside at Mechanicsburg Ottoville at Minster Fort Recovery at Fort Loramie Boys basketball Sidney at Lehman Bradford at Russia Minster at Anna TV South at Versailles Newe Bremen at Jackson Center Houston at Covington —— MONDAY Girls basketball Botkins at Riverside Sidney at Lebanon —— TUESDAY Boys basketball Fort Loramie at Lehman Fairlawn at Botkins Girls basketball Houston at Newton St. Marys at New Knoxville Bowling Sidney at Troy

Crane. Designated Catcher Craig Tatum for assignment. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS_Promoted Dan Evans to vice president of information technology, Andy Major vice president of event operations and guest experience, and Gregg Pastore senior director of digital media. GREEN BAY PACKERS_Signed WR Diondre RANSACTIONS Borel, WR Tori Gurley, T Chris Campbell, C Sampson Genus, FB Thursday Jon Hoese, DL Johnny Jones, S Anthony Levine and CB Brandian Thursday's Sports Ross. Transactions INDIANAPOLIS COLTS_Will The Associated Press not retain the service of coaching BASEBALL assistant Devin Fitzsimmons, ofAmerican League fensive line coach Pete Metzelaars, C L E V E L A N D special assistant to the defense Rod INDIANS_Agreed to terms with Perry, wide receivers coach Frank RHP Jeremy Accardo and OF Fred Reich, defensive assistant Bill TeerLewis on minor league contracts. linck, defensive line Coach John Teerlinck, strength and conditionTAMPA BAY RAYS_Signed OF ing coach Jon Torine and quarterJesus Feliciano, INF Will Rhymes, backs coach Ron Turner. RHP Romulo Sanchez and RHP Announced the retirement of deMatt Torra to minor league con- fensive coordinator Mike Murphy. tracts. J A C K S O N V I L L E National League JAGUARS_Named Tony Oden secHOUSTON ASTROS_An- ondary coach and Greg Olson quarnounced the resignation of presi- terbacks coach. dent of business operations Pam M I N N E S O T A Gardner to become a special advi- VIKINGS_Named Alan Williams sor to owner and chairman Jim defensive coordinator. Sunday, Jan. 22 Baltimore at New England, 3 p.m. N.Y. Giants at San Fran., 6:30 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu NFC vs. AFC, 7 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis NFC vs. AFC, 6:20 p.m.

for the ladies, and Jordan Lawson at 937-7261637 for the men. Any varsity letterwinner is eligible and encouraged to participate. Money is due by Feb. 1 or until 15-member squads are filled. Make checks payable to Sidney Basketball Boosters and mail to Tom Clark, 2965 Summer Field Trail, Sidney, 45365.

Reds want people ‘willing to be silly’ CINCINNATI — The John Morrell Reds Rally Pack entertainment squad is looking for a few new members for the 2012 Reds season. The Rally Pack is a fan interactive team that serves as ambassadors for Great American Ball Park, and performs at all home games and many events throughout the community.

Those wishing to try out must: • Be 21 or older • Have a flexible schedule • Have customer service and people skills • Be outgoing and able to talk to new people • Have a crazy/zany personality and be willing to be silly in front of 40,000 fans • Be willing to partic-

ipate in creative promotions You can complete an application online at www.reds.com/rallypack. Only selected applicants will be invited to auditions on Feb. 4. If you are selected, you will be contacted by Feb. 1. For more information, contact Corey Hawthorne at (513) 765-7343 or at chawthorne@reds.com

No freshman Minster tickets Russia needs MINSTER — Minster track coaches game at SHS basketball fans can purSidney announced Thursday that there will be no freshman basketball game tonight preceding the junior varsity and varsity games against Greenville. The JV game will tip off at 6 p.m. The freshman game has not yet been rescheduled.

chase tickets until 3:30 today at the high school for tonight’s boys game at Fort Recovery. Prices are $6 and $4, and all tickets at the door will be $6. There is no pre-sale for Saturday’s game at Anna. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $3 for students.

RUSSIA — Russia has openings for both head boys and girls junior high, and varsity assistant track coaches. Contact Todd Wion at 526-3156 if interested.

For Home Delivery Call

498-5939 or 1-800-688-4820

36 N. STEFFIN VERSAILLES, OHIO Phone (937) 526-4501

We can customize any barn design! Call or stop in today for your quote on your next farm project. FREE DELIVERY

FOOTBALL NFL playoffs NFL Playoff Glance The Associated Press Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 Sunday, Jan. 8 New York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 San Francisco 36, New Orleans 32 New England 45, Denver 10 Sunday, Jan. 15 Baltimore 20, Houston 13 N.Y. Giants 37, Green Bay 20 Conference Championships

19, with the men to follow at 7 p.m. All participants will be introduced at halftime of the boys game against Fairborn on Feb. 15. The cost is $35 per player and includes a game jersey, four tickets and a post-game get-together. Contacts for the two squads are Elizabeth Clark at 937-726-7472

30’x40’x12’ 40’x64’x14’ 48’x80’x14’ 60’x120’x16’

1 - 16’x11’ Slide Door 1 - 3 / 0 Walk-in Engineered Truss 4’ on center

1 - 20’x14’ Split Slide Door 1 - 3 / 0 Walk-in Engineered Truss 4’ on center

1 - 20’x12’ Split Slide Door 1 - 20’x14’ Split Slide Door 1 - 3 / 0 Walk-in Engineered Truss 4’ on center

2 - 30’x16’ Split Slider Door 1 - 36” Walk Door Engineered Truss 4’ on center

Erected

$10,400

$16,520

$24,850

$39,300

2247458

CALENDAR

The Sidney High Boys and Girls Basketball Boosters are sponsoring alumni basketball. The alumni weekend is set for Feb. 17, 18 and 19, highlighted by the second annual ladies’ game and the fifth men’s game. Both games will pit the odd graduating years against the even years. The ladies game will top off at 5 p.m. on Feb.

2249184

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tough luck, Frisco fans. Eli Manning’s tummy is just fine. The New York Giants quarterback was back at practice Thursday after missing part of the previous day’s workout with “a stomach bug.” “I’m 100 percent,” Manning said after practicing for Sunday’s NFC title game against the 49ers in San Francisco. “I had a full practice today, did everything, took every rep. I feel good.” Manning felt sick after waking up Wednesday. He “toughed it out” and attended team meetings and took part in the walk-through portions of practice before letting backup David Carr handle the live snaps. “It wasn’t going well so I tried to be smart,” said Manning, who received intravenous fluids after leaving practice Wednesday. “It was fortunate it happened on a Wednesday and not later in the week.” Manning texted coach Tom Coughlin late Wednesday evening and told him he was feeling better.

Paul Sherry’s 1 DAY Knockdown SALE! ONLY!

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 20, 2012

Page 20

Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

Paul Sherry’s Big Knock Down Sale is Back for 1 DAY ONLY!! Area auto buyers will save thousands on Cars, trucks, SUVs, Vans and RVs. Some will drive away with a $99* car. On Saturday, Januray 21st, Paul Sherry Chrysler will knock down prices on every used vehicle with some vehicles being knocked down to $99! Hundreds of people are expected to attend the large vehicle sale going on at Paul Sherry Chrysler this weekend. Over three million dollars in inventory will be available. The dealership has set low prices starting at $99* and payments as low as ninety nine dollars a month* in an attempt to clear the lot. Over 150 new and used vehicles are on the lot, and Sherry Chrysler is attempting to sell them all.

There will be an enormous selection of vehicles on hand including the $99* cars. At approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, Januray 21st, The Big Sale Begins! Channel 7 will be broadcasting live from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and during that time we will knock down prices on approximately 28 vehiIn order to accomplish their task, the dealership cles then at 10:30 a.m., The Sale Continues! has lined up extra staff to handle the anticipated We will then begin knocking down prices on abundance of people. They have also arranged for the remainder of Paul Sherry’s 3 million dollar more financing experts in order to get as many inventory. Whoever is sitting behind the wheel people as possible approved and into one of their of the vehicle when the price is knocked down automobiles or RVs. The experts are also available will be given the first opportunity to purchase to assist with financing, so people can get low rates the vehicle at that price. and lower payments.

THIS WILL BE A 1 DAY EVENT! SATURDAY, JAN. 21ST ~ 8:00 A.M. *Vehicles example: ‘05 Dodge Neon, Stock #CP12757. Based on $0 down and $99 a month @ 7.99% for 66 months, plus tax, title and license fee. With approved credit.

OPEN SUNDAY 12-5 P.M. 8645 N. Co. Rd. 25A PIQUA, OHIO (I-75 to Exit 83) Credit Problems? Call Mike Reynolds 1-877-594-2482 2250505

1-800-678-4188 www.paulsherry.com