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Goodbye ‘JoePa’ BY GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Other than family, football was everything to Joe Paterno. It was his lifeblood. It kept him pumped. Life could not be same without it. “Right now, I’m not the coach. And I’ve got to get used to that,” Paterno said after the Penn State Board of Trustees fired him at the height of a child sex abuse scandal. Before he could, he ran out of time. Paterno, a sainted figure at Penn State for almost half a century but scarred forever by the scandal involving his onetime heir apparent, died Sun-
day at age 85. His death came just 65 days after his son Scott said his father had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Mount Nittany Medical Center confirmed that was the cause of death, at 9:25 a.m. Friends and former colleagues believe there were other factors — the kind that wouldn’t appear on a death certificate. “You can die of heartbreak. I’m sure Joe had some heartbreak, too,” said 82-year-old Bobby Bowden, the former Florida State coach who retired two years ago after 34 seasons in Tallahassee. Longtime Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said he susSee ‘JOEPA’/Page 20
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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Barbara E. Brown • Gilbert J. Sturwold • John J. Lenhart • Donald E. Chaney • Frederick Joseph Prenger
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TODAY’S THOUGHT “It’s not what you are, it’s what you don’t become that hurts.” — Oscar Levant, pianistcomposer-actor (1906-1972) For more on today in history, turn to Page 11.
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Snow, ice hit county, rain expected today BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER jbumgarner@sdnccg.com The second round of wintry weather caused headaches for drivers over the weekend. Sidney Fire and Emergency Services responded to at least three accidents and there were at least four other accidents around the county. Sleet began falling on Friday shortly after 4 p.m. and by Saturday morning there were at least a couple of inches of snow covering the area. “We were back out Friday night and Saturday,” said Shelby County Engineer Bob Geuy. “There were still some areas that the snow blew back across the roadway but we weren’t called back in to address that yet.” With the ever changing weather the
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s a reality check for President Barack Obama’s health overhaul: Three out of four uninsured Americans live in states that have yet to figure out how to deliver on its promise of affordable medical care. This is the year that will make or break the health care law. States were supposed to be partners in carrying out the biggest safety net expansion since Medicare and Medicaid, and the White House claims they’re making steady progress. But an analysis by The Associated Press shows that states are moving in fits and starts. Combined with new insurance coverage estimates from the nonpartisan Urban Institute, it reveals a patchwork nation. Such uneven progress could have real consequences. If it continues, it will mean disparities and delays from state to state in carrying out an immense expansion of health insurance scheduled in the law for 2014. That could happen even if the Supreme Court upholds Obama’s law, called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “There will be something there, but if it doesn’t mesh with the state’s culture and if the state is not really supporting it, that certainly won’t help it succeed,” said Urban Institute senior researcher Matthew Buettgens. The 13 states that have adopted a plan are home to See HEALTH/Page 5
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Fire, rescue SUNDAY -6:38 a.m.: injury. Sidney paramedics responded to a report of an injury on the 300 block of West Russell Road. -2:55 a.m.: injury. Medics responded to a report of an injury on the 500 block of Michigan Street. -2:32 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 2800 block of Broadway Avenue on a medical call. SATURDAY -7:05 p.m.: accident. Medics responded to the 2700 block of West Mason Road on a report of an auto accident. No further information was available at press time. -6:38 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1200 block of Rees Drive on a medical call. -5:46 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 1100 block of Evergreen Drive. -12:17 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 2100 block of Michigan Street on a medical call. -11:59 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2100 block of Michigan Street on a medical call. -9:48 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 400 block of North Stolle Avenue. -3:49 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 700 block of South Main Avenue. FRIDAY -11:59 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the
COUNTY Fire, rescue SATURDAY -7:03 p.m.: accident. Anna Rescue and Sidney Fire responded to the 2000 block of West Mason Road on a report of a vehicle in a ditch. No further information was available at press time. -5:48 p.m.: fire. Fletcher Fire, Sidney Fire, Shelby County Fire and Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to a report of a smoldering attic fire at 1460 DorseyHageman Road. -2:56 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to the 200 block of South
2100 block of Michigan Street on a medical call. -10:04 p.m.: vehicle fire. Firefighters were dispatched to the 600 block of Foraker Avenue on a report of a vehicle fire. The fire was out on arrival. -7 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 800 block of Merri Lane on a medical call. -6:46 p.m.: odor investigation. Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Piper Street for an odor investigation. -6:08 p.m.: accident. Medics responded to the 1500 block of Michigan Street on a report of an auto accident. No further information was available at press time. -5:47 p.m.: accident. Medics were called to the 1500 block of Michigan Street on a report of an auto accident. No further information was available at press time. -1:37 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 400 block of Stolle Avenue. -11:39 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 700 block of Buckeye Avenue on a medical call. -9:52 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1200 block of Farrington Drive on a medical call. -8:36 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 2400 block of Michigan Street on a medical call. -8:33 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 600 block of Marilyn Drive. -7:19 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 200 block of Hall Avenue.
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Kurt Ehemann appointed to Anna Village Council BY KATHY LEESE ANNA — Anna Council members appointed a new council member and m a k e other appointm e n t s during their recent meeting. Ehemann Council members voted to name Kurt Ehemann of Anna as a council member during their meeting in a 3 to 2 vote. After meeting in executive session to discuss the issue, council members Kathie Eshleman, Gary Strasser and Robert Eshleman voted to name Ehemann to the council seat. Council members Richard Steinke and Jenni Shoffner voted against Ehemann. The council seat was vacated after council member Carol Harshbarger failed to properly file her petitions with the Shelby County Board of Election in the November election and the council had to name a replacement. Among those who submitted their names for possible appointment to the post in addition to Harshbarger were another former council member, Jim Nolte, and Ehemann. The council named Robert Eshleman as the council president for 2012. Council members Steinke and Robert Eshleman were named to the
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Liberty Group to meet The Sidney Shelby County Liberty Group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary United Baptist Church, 9480 County 25A North. Although this is a membership meeting, the public has also been invited. The documentary film, "Agenda Grinding America Down," will be shown.The fact-based film focuses on attempts by Communist and Socialist progressives to expand their influence in America. Prior to the viewing, Barbara Staley, a pastor at the Sidney First United Methodist Church, will speak on the homeless in Shelby County. The Liberty Group is a non partisan organization which, among other things, seeks to provide educational programs to the public.
Volunteer Firefighters Dependents Board. Fire Chief Tim Bender thanked the council members for naming him to the Emergency Management Association (EMA) Advisory Board. Bender was elected to the EMA Executive Board and elected vice chairman for the next two years. Bender told council he was scheduled to meet with the chassis manufacturer for Anna’s new fire truck for a preconstruction meeting. Tim Tolle of Coughlin Dodge in Columbus met with council members to answer questions regarding the possible purchase of a new police cruiser for the Anna Police Department. Tolle sells below the state of Ohio bid and told council members that according to House Bill 204, the cruiser does not need to be bid out if it is $1 under the state bid. Administrator Nancy Benroth reported uniform contracts will expire in February. She recommended council approve Unifirst for uniforms. Benroth told council members she received an invoice from West Central Ohio Development Council for $1,000 for membership for the year. The council decided to continue the membership for another year and then decide if they want to continue their membership. Benroth recommended council have office cleaning at the Village Hall done in-house instead of contracting with Eileen Boyer. Benroth reported she is in the process of writing a job description for an IT position for the village. The position would be contractual. The Finance and Personnel Committee met and reviewed the November and December financial reports and the 2012 permanent appropriations that were prepared by Benroth. The Safety and Refuse Committee reported they reviewed plans for 2012 with Bender and Police
Chief Scott Evans, which include the purchase of a fire truck and police cruiser. They also discussed training and looking for grants. Evans is looking into cruiser computer records management for his office. Council member Gary Strasser gave a report on the Parks and Recreation Committee that included plans for events for a Park Birthday Bash this summer. Mayor Robert Anderson reported the Police Policy and Procedures Manual is out and needs to be returned to the Police Department as soon as possible. The Planning Commission reported the old water tower property was sold and a variance was granted. The commission also looked at possible economic development plans for 2012. The commission will not meet in February. In other action, the council approved the reading of the following
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Pellman names committee Terry Pellman of Sidney, Republican candidate for Shelby County Commissioner in the March primary election, has named members to his campaign committee. He is seeking the position currently held by Jack Toomey, who is not seeking another term. Running against him is Bob Guillozet of Sidney. Those serving on Pellman’s committee include Treasurer, Dennis York of Russia; Tony Bornhorst of Fort Loramie, Rob Joslin of Sidney, Ruth Bensman of Green Township, Eric Ditmer of Turtle Creek Township, Don Thompson of Houston, Deb Middleton of Green Township and Robert Luckey of Sidney. noted the Pellman committee "encompasses many facets of the Shelby County community: agriculture, education, business and public service.” Pellman stresses his experience in county government administration, including program reform and consolidation, personnel management and fiscal responsibility. He also emphasizes his determination to explore further government streamlining and his intent to work for economic growth for Shelby County.
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NEWPORT — Gilbert J. Sturwold, 78, formerly of Newport, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at 6:40 a.m., at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, he had been a resident there for 14 months. He was born Feb. 12, 1933, in St. Patrick, to John and Mary (Dwenger) Sturwold they preceded him in death. He is survived by four brothers Clarence Sturwold, of Vandalia, Ralph and Mary Ann Sturwold, of Fort Loramie, a twin brother, Wilbur Sturwold, of Russia, and John and Marlene Sturwold, of Minster; also a brother in-law, Warnie Alexander, of Florida. Deceased include three sisters, Marilyn and Virgil Gaerke, Norma Alexander and Irma and Charles Wendeln; and two sister inlaws, Helen and Mary Jane Sturwold. Gilbert is a veteran of the Korean War having served for the U.S. Army in Orleans, France for 16 months. He worked as a
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John J. Lenhart, 57, 1290 Stephens Road, passed away peacefully, on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at 6:40 p.m., at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. John was born Feb. 4, 1954, in Sidney, the son of the late Paul and Lillian (Daugherty) Lenhart. On Nov. 11, 1989, he married Terri (Meyer) Lenhart and she survives. He graduated from Jackson Center High School in 1972. He was employed at Baumfolder Corp., Sidney, for 20 years and later worked at IAC, formerly Lear Corp., with 17 years of dedicated service. John had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He was the king of jokesters and the recipient of many of his own pranks. One of John and Terri’s greatest joy came from sitting on their front porch and visiting with their family, close friends and neighbors. John loved working outside; he was a master gardener and took great pride in caring for and grooming his yard. One of his best friends and loyal companion was his dog, Buster. John is survived by his wife; daughters, Nicole (Anthony) Trout, of Cosby, Tenn., and Cori
Lenhart, of Sidney; two sons, Derek Lenhart, of Sidney, and Joshua Phillips, of Herndron, Va.; six grandchildren; two brothers, James ( C l a i r e ) Lenhart, of Sidney, and Philip Lenhart, of Sidney; and sisters, Sylvia Davis, Carol (Cecil) Keith and Diane (Tom) McCullough, all of Sidney. John was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; and one grandson, Zachariah Lenhart. John attended the First Christian Church in Sidney. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with Pastor Phillip Chilcote officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be directed to the family. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Adams Funeral Home. On line memories may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.
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Diane S. Millhouse LARGO, Fla. — Diane S. Millhouse, 67, of Largo, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Suncoast Hospice-Pinellas Park, Fla. from congestive heart failure, an illness she has had for the last several years. She was born May, 5, 1944, in Sidney. The daughter of Robert and Sara Sheldon and they
are both deceased. She married Richard Millhouse, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, Tony Millhouse, of Illinois, and Lori Counts, of Florida; and three grandchildren. Her body was donated to the Anatomical Board at the University of Florida.
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Donald E. Chaney HOUSTON — Donald E. Chaney, 78, of Rangeline Road, passed away of natural causes at his residence early Friday morning, Jan. 20, 2012. He was born June 30, 1933, in Lima to Emsley and Glenna (Metzger) Chaney. On Oct. 29, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, Donald married Dorothy (Heitkamp) Chaney, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Roger and Ann Chaney, of Fort Loramie, Karen and Bill Ballou, of Sidney, David and Teresa Chaney, of Fort Loramie, Donna and Greg Francis, of Versailles, and Philip and Bridget Chaney, of Fort Loramie; 15 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, three great-grandchildren and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; four siblings, Charles “Ed” Chaney, of Louisville, Ky., Lon and Norma Chaney, of Greenville, Ray and Marcella Chaney, of Sidney, and Ann and Robert Bolyard, of Ontario, Ore.; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Eileen and Tom Litmer, of Fort Recovery, Paul and Stella Heitkamp, of St. Henry, Wilfred and Barbara Heitkamp, of St. Henry, Elmer and Julie Heitkamp, of Fort Recovery, John and Mildred Heitkamp, of Tipp City, Ruth Sutter, of St. Henry, Ronald and Donna Heitkamp, of Coldwater, Kenneth Heitkamp, of Sanford, N.C., Janice and Howard Homan, of St. Marys, and Daniel and Mary Heitkamp, of Coldwater. He was preceded in
death by both parents; fatherand mother-inlaw, Edward and H i l d a Heitkamp; one sister, Carol and Philip Maine; two infant brothers; and and sisters brothers-in-law, Virginia Chaney and Melvin and E v e l y n Heitkamp. Donald was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served in Japan during the Korean War. Donald attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was also a member of the Houston Community Center, Stillwater Golf Course in Bradford and the Sidney American Legion. He retired in 1995 from Texo Corp. of Cincinnati and had previously been employed by Copeland Corp. of Sidney. Don enjoyed golf and traveling; over the years, the Chaneys have had the the privilege of visiting all 50 states. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Newport with the Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow the church cemetery with military honors by the Sidney American Legion. Friends may call today from 2 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Memorials may be made to Wilson Hospice Care or Houston Rescue Squad. Condolences may be at expressed w w w. g e h r e t f u n e r a lhome.com.
Frederick Joseph Prenger HOUSTONJ. Frederick Prenger, 69, of Ohio 47, passed away of natural causes at his residence, Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2012. He was born April 14, 1942, in Celina, to the late Victor Prenger and Alma (Rolfes) Prenger who survives in Coldwater. On Aug. 22, 1964, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Newport, Fred married Janice (Barhorst) Prenger who also survives along with three children, Pam and Ron DeLoye, Beth and Doug Borchers, and Jeff and Hollie Prenger, all of Russia; 13 grandchildren, Aaron, Kaitlin, Nicole and Andrew DeLoye, Zach, Tori, Taylor, Maddie, Shea, Makenna and Annika Borchers, Samuel and Juliet Prenger; four siblings, Roseann and Phil Schaeffing, of Columbus, Margie and Randy Griesdorn, of Celina, Tony and Chris Prenger, of Maria Stein, and Mary and Dan Heitkamp, of Coldwater; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Jerry Winner, of Fort Loramie and Jerry and Shiela Barhorst of Russia. He had been preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Mildred Barhorst. A 1960 graduate of Marion Local High School, Fred went on to
obtain an associate degree in electronic technology from the University of Dayton. Fred served in the US Army preceding the Vietnam Era. In 2007, Fred retired from the former Monarch Machine Tool Company where he had been general foreman of the maintenance dept. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was a member of the Men’s Sodality, St. Remy Knights of Columbus, Indian Lake Moose Lodge, Minster Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Maria Stein American Legion. Fred enjoyed playing cards, and had also been an avid reader. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Newport with the Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with military honors by the Maria Stein Legion. Friends may call Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Memorials may be made to Wilson Hospice Care or Elizabeth’s New Life Center - Sidney. Condolences may be expressed at w w w. g e h r e t f u n e r a lhome.com.
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Plant in middle of race PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — The debate over a nuclear plant where small cracks were discovered in a concrete shell is revealing another split between two Democrats who are veteran members of Congress and opponents in the March 6 primary. It’s one of the first noticeable divides to surface in the race since Ohio’s new congressional map lumped Reps. Marcy Kaptur and Dennis Kucinich into the same northern Ohio district that stretches from Cleveland to Toledo. Kucinich, who’s long been a critic of nuclear power, is calling for shutting down the DavisBesse nuclear plant if major repairs aren’t made. Kaptur thinks the plant along Lake Erie needs to be closely monitored, but says closing it would be devastating to the area’s economy and send electricity rates soaring. “Decisions affecting the plant and its safe operation must be based on evidence, not emotion,” she told federal regulators at a meeting two weeks ago. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission allowed the plant to begin electricity producing again in early December, about two months after the first cracks were found, saying tests have not given inspectors any reason to keep the plant shut down.
Vote planned WAPAKONETA — A deal has been ratified between the Wapakoneta Education Association and the Wapakoneta Board of Education and is set to be voted on during the school board’s meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Details of the contract will not be available until after the meeting. The members of the Wapakoneta Education Association “marginally” accepted a conceptual agreement reached late Wednesday when both sides spent three hours with a federal mediator. The board and union have been in contract talks since April which included multiple meetings with a federal mediator. The board initiated its “last, best and final” offer as of Jan. 1. Teachers had given negotiators the right to issue a 10-day strike notice, but no notice had been given. The negotiations have created a tense environment for months. In November, the board filed an unfair labor practice charge against the union and in the last few weeks, the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office reported vandalism at the district’s administration building and a harassing letter placed in Superintendent Keith Horner’s home mailbox.
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AS THE Santa Clauses meet, Russell Spice, of Sterling Heights, Mich., (standing) talks to David Allen, of Port Clinton, (sitting, left) Richard Incledon, of Perrysburg, (right) and Mary Miller, of Toledo (foreground).
Santas recap Christmas TOLEDO (AP) — A group of Santas from Ohio and Michigan have held their annual get-together to eat cookies and discuss the concerns of the modern Mr. Claus, such as liability insurance or networking. The Blade newspaper reports nearly 20 whitebearded men met Saturday in Toledo in northwest Ohio. Some
drove vehicles bearing slogans such as “I brake for reindeer.” Instead of suits and fuzzy hats, they wore holiday-print shirts and sweaters for a look that one described as “Santa casual.” Organizer Tom Pellitieri of Toledo says the gathering gives them a chance to evaluate how things went during the
season. They also chatted about hair care and dealing with impossible requests from children. Buckeye Santas president Eddie Burch of Grove City, Ohio, says the first rule is never to lie. ——— from: Information The Blade, h t t p : / / w w w. t o l e doblade.com/
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s appointments to two key agencies during the Senate’s year-end break ensures that GOP senators will return to work Monday in an angry and fighting mood. Less clear is what those furious Republicans will do to retaliate against Obama’s “bring it on” end run around the Senate’s role in confirming nominees to major jobs. Republicans While contemplate their next step, recess appointee Richard Cordray is running a new Consumer FiProtection nancial Bureau, and the National Labor Relations Board, with three temporary members, is now at full strength with a Democratic majority. Obama left more than70 other nominees in limbo, well aware that Republicans could use Senate rules to block some or all of them. The White House justified the appointments on grounds that Republicans were holding up the nominations to paralyze the two agencies. The consumer protection agency was established under the 2010 Wall Street reform law, which requires the bureau to have a director in order to
begin policing financial products such as mortgages, checking accounts, credit cards and payday loans. The Supreme Court has ruled that the fivemember NLRB must have a three-member quorum to issue regulations or decide major cases in union-employer disputes. Several agencies contacted by The Associated Press, including banking regulators, said they were conducting their normal business despite vacancies at the top. In some cases, nominees are serving in acting capacities. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., at full strength, has five board members. The regulation of failed banks “is unaffected,” said spokesman Andrew Gray. “The threemember board has been able to make decisions without a problem.” Cordray’s appointment gives it a fourth member. The Comptroller of the Currency, run by an acting chief, has kept up its regular examinations of banks. The Federal Trade Commission, operating with four board members instead of five, has had no difficulties. “This agency is not a partisan combat agency,” said spokesman Peter Kaplan.
Ohio leader seeks Veins college benchmarks Varicose More Than Just A Cosmetic Issue CLEVELAND (AP) — The overseer of Ohio’s higher education system is proposing that students should get a career-readiness certificate after one year of college and an associate’s degree after two years, even if they’re working toward a four-year degree. Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro says recognizing those benchmarks could be a way to motivate students to finish college and help them if they leave school to get a job instead. The Plain Dealer in Cleveland re-
ports Petro’s priorities include retaining more students and helping more to graduate. Petro recently told the board he wants to implement a number of programs this year, even if university officials are opposed. He says he’ll start with pilot programs at Central State University and Shawnee State University, which have low graduation rates. ——— Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com
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Upper Midwest hit by rain, ice MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freezing drizzle and rain made roads slick Sunday as a winter weather system moved across portions of the Upper Midwest, and the precipitation was expected to begin changing over into snow that could continue into Monday. The National Weather Service issued warnings about freezing drizzle and rain for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday, and a fog advisory was out in south-central Wisconsin. The advisories could be expanded later Sunday, the weather service said. The precipitation was coming from a low pressure system expected to track east across Nebraska and Iowa and deepen as it moved northeast across Wisconsin, it said.
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Romney to release taxes WASHINGTON (AP) — Newt Gingrich worked to capitalize Sunday on his upset victory in South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary, while Mitt Romney moved quickly to cut his losses before the next contest with a promise to release his income tax returns within 48 hours. Gingrich said in a round of television interviews that his win, both unexpected and unexpectedly large, showed he was the Republican best able to go toe to toe with President Barack Obama in the fall. “I think virtually everybody who looks at the campaign knows I represent the largest amount of change of any candidate, and I think that’s why they see me as representing their interest and their concerns, not representing Wall Street or representing the politicians of Washington,” he said. Romney argued that point, but not another, agreeing in a television interview
that he had made a mistake by refusing to release his tax returns before the South Carolina vote. “If it was a distraction, we want to get back to the real issues in the campaign — leadership, character and vision for America, how to get jobs in America, and how to rein in the excessive scale of the federal government,” he said. The former Massachusetts governor, who made millions in business, said he will make his 2010 return and an estimate for 2011 available online on Tuesday. The decision marked a concession, as if one were needed, that Romney had stumbled on his way through South Carolina, a state where he led handsomely in the polls several days before the primary. Florida votes next, on Jan. 31, a 50-delegate contest in one of the most expensive campaign states in the country, and one that Romney can ill afford to lose.
Singer escapes fire MESA, Ariz. (AP) — A tour bus carrying country music star Lee Brice caught on fire outside a restaurant in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa, forcing the musician and his crew to flee. KNXV-TV reports that the group had been on the road for nine hours when the bus caught on fire Saturday. The “Love Like Crazy” singer had a concert in Mesa. Mesa firefighter Shaun Denman says crews worked quickly to keep the fire from spreading to a trailer behind the bus. He says the flames were “about as high as the roof of the building.”
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Nail taken from brain OAK LAWN, Ill. (AP) Dante Autullo was sure he'd merely cut himself with a nail gun while building a shed, and thought doctors were joking when they told him what an X-ray revealed: A 3 1/4-inch nail was lodged in the middle of his brain. Autullo was recovering Friday after undergoing surgery at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where doctors removed the nail that came within millimeters of the part of the brain controlling motor function. “When they brought in the picture, I said to the doctor ‘Is this a joke? Did you get that out of the doctors joke file?’” the 32-year-old recalled. “The doctor said ‘No man, that’s in your head.’”
The former governor was an easy winner in the New Hampshire primary earlier in the month. Before that, he was a close runner-up behind former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in Iowa caucuses where the vote count was so confused that he was originally announced the victor. Despite his loss on Saturday, Romney remains the contender with the largest and best-funded organization. “Three states in now, we got 47 more to go,” he said, adding he was looking forward to the rest. For all the political momentum gained in South Carolina, Gingrich made it immediately obvious that he is short on funds. He urged supporters via Tweet Saturday night to donate money, and then announced the name of his campaign website while making a nationally televised victory speech.
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Leader to come to U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will allow Yemen’s outgoing president to come to the U.S. temporarily for medical treatment, a move aimed at easing the political transition in Yemen, a key counterterrorism partner. A senior administration official said Ali Abdullah Saleh would travel to New York this week, and probably stay in the U.S. until no later than the end of February. U.S. officials believe Saleh’s exit from Yemen could lower the risk of disruptions in the lead-up to presidential elections planned there on Feb. 21. A presidential spokesman in Yemen said Saleh had left the capital of Sanaa earlier Sunday on a jet headed for the Persian Gulf sultanate of Oman.
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IN THIS Jan. 2 file photo Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (left) accompanied by her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, reacts after leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of a memorial vigil remembering the victims and survivors one year after the Arizona congresswoman was wounded in a shooting that killed six othersin Tucson, Ariz. Giffords said Sunday that she will resign from Congress this week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona announced Sunday she intends to resign from Congress this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago that shook the country. “I don’t remember much from that horrible day, but I will never forget the trust you placed in me to be your voice,” the Democratic lawmaker said on a video posted without prior notice on her Facebook page. “I’m getting better. Every day my spirit is high,” she said. “I have more work to do on my recovery. So to do what’s best for Arizona, I will step down this week.” Giffords was shot in the head and grievously wounded last January as she was meeting with constituents outside a supermarket in Tucson, Ariz. Her progress had seemed remarkable, to the point that she was able to walk dramatically into the House chamber last August to cast a vote. Her shooting prompted an agonizing national debate about super-charged rhetoric in political campaigns, although the man charged in the shooting later turned out to be mentally ill.
In Washington, members of Congress were told to pay more attention to their physical security. Legislation was introduced to ban high-capacity ammunition clips, although it never advanced. Under state law, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer must call a special election to fill out the remainder of Giffords’ term, which ends at the end of 2012. President Barack Obama on Sunday called Giffords “the very best of what public service should be.” “Gabby’s cheerful presence will be missed in Washington,” Obama said. “But she will remain an inspiration to all whose lives she touched — myself included. And I’m confident that we haven’t seen the last of this extraordinary American.” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said he saluted Giffords “for her service and for the courage and perseverance she has shown in the face of tragedy. She will be missed.” In a statement, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California said that “since the tragic events one year ago, Gabby has been an inspiring symbol of determination and courage to millions of Americans.”
Croatia says ‘yes’ to EU membership ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatians voted Sunday in favor of joining the European Union despite a poor turnout for the referendum — a sign of how much the debtstricken 27-nation bloc has lost its appeal within countries aspiring to join. Croatia’s state referendum commission said that with
nearly all ballots counted, about 66 percent of those who took part in the referendum answered “yes” to the question: “Do you support the membership of the Republic of Croatia in the European Union?” About 33 percent were against, while the rest of the ballots were invalid. About 47
percent of eligible voters took part in the referendum, illustrating voters’ apathy toward the EU. That compares to 84 percent who voted in a referendum for Croatia’s independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1992. “The people are obviously tired,” Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic said. “It would
HEALTH only 1 in 4 of the uninsured. An additional 17 states are making headway, but it’s not clear all will succeed. The 20 states lagging behind account for the biggest share of the uninsured, 42 percent. Among the lagging states are four with arguably the most to gain. Texas, Florida, Georgia and Ohio together would add more than 7 million people to the insurance rolls, according to Urban Institute estimates, reducing the annual burden of charity care by $10.7 billion. “It’s not that we want something for free, but we want something we can afford,” said Vicki McCuistion of Driftwood, Texas, who works two part-time jobs and is uninsured. With the nation’s highest uninsured rate, her state has made little progress. The Obama administration says McCuistion and others in the same predicament have nothing to fear. “The fact of states moving at different rates does not create disparities for a particular state’s uninsured population,” said Steve Larsen, director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the federal Department of Health and Human Services. That’s because the law says
have been better that the turnout was larger, but that’s reality.” It was among the lowest turnouts in any of the EU states that have held accession referendums before they joined. Nearly 46 percent took part in the vote in Hungary, while more than 90 percent voted in Malta.
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Ohio lagging in planning WASHINGTON (AP) — An Associated Press analysis of states’ progress in planning for coverage under the federal health care overhaul shows Ohio is among 20 states lagging behind. The uneven progress could have consequences, including disparities and delays among states in carrying out an expansion of health insurance. Thirteen states have adopted a plan. Seventeen more states are making headway, but it’s not clear all will succeed. The 20 states lagging behind account for the biggest share of the uninsured — 42 percent. Those lagging states include four with arguably the most to gain: Ohio, Texas, Florida and Georgia. The nonpartisan Urban Institute estimates those states together would add more than 7 million people to the insurance rolls, reducing the annual burden of charity care by $10.7 billion. that if a state isn’t ready, the federal government will step in. Larsen insists the government will be ready, but it’s not as easy as handing out insurance cards. Someone has to set up health insurance exchanges, new one-stop supermarkets with online and landline capabilities for those who buy coverage individually. A secure infrastructure must be created to verify income, legal residency and other personal information, and smooth enrollment in private insurance plans or Medi-
caid. Many middle-class households will be eligible for tax credits to help pay premiums for private coverage. Separate exchanges must be created for small businesses. “It’s a very heavy lift,” said California’s health secretary, Diana Dooley, whose state was one of the first to approve a plan. “Coverage is certainly important, but it’s not the only part. It is very complex.” California has nearly 7.5 million residents without coverage, more than half of the 12.7 million uninsured in the states with a plan. An esti-
mated 2.9 million Californians would gain coverage, according to the Urban Institute’s research, funded by the nonpartisan Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Democrats who wrote the overhaul law had hoped that most states would be willing partners, putting aside partisan differences to build the exchanges and help cover more than 30 million uninsured nationally. It’s not turning out that way. Some states, mainly those led by Democrats, are far along. Others, usually led by Republicans, have done little. Separately, about half the states are suing to overturn the law. Time is running out for states, which must have their plans ready for a federal approval deadline of Jan. 1, 2013. Those not ready risk triggering the default requirement that Washington run their exchange. Yet in states where Republican repudiation of the health care law has blocked exchanges, there’s little incentive to advance before the Supreme Court rules. A decision is expected this summer, and many state legislatures aren’t scheduled to meet past late spring.
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This 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 • Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancy’s. Retirees and spouses are welcome. • The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children 3, 4 and 5.
Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. For more information, contact Michelle at (419) 394-8252.
Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomroy Ave. • The New Bremen Public Library will host Storytimes at 6:30 p.m. •The Blue Star Military Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion on Fourth Avenue to make plans for the April display at Kroger’s and the packing and sending of boxes in April. The public is welcomed. For more information, to update information, or if you would like a family member or friend to be supported, email shelbycomilsup@yahoo.com. • 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 visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.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.
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 • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.
Thursday Morning • The New Bremen Public Library will hold Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for all ages.
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Lehman wins state science education award — again Lehman Catholic has been awarded the Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education. It is the 22nd consecutive year that the school has earned the award. Presented by the Ohio Academy of Science, Lehman Catholic was one of 48 Ohio high schools to receive the award this year. Ohio has 1,017 state-chartered public and nonpublic high schools. Technology has forced educators to focus more attention on disciplines that prepare students for the future and the world that they are going to inherit. Because technology is advancing at an exponential rate, the need for more students to become proficient in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is becoming an important goal for the American educational system. The four disciplines, known as STEM, and the increasing push to have these content areas addressed more critically is becoming a very important initiative on the American educational landscape, Lehman Catholic High School officials said. “Lehman offers a wide range of courses covering all aspects of from basic science courses to Advanced Placement classes,” said Sister Ginny Scherer, chairwoman of the department. “Our philosophy is to prepare students not just to be knowledgeable but to develop skills for critical thinking. While knowledge of information is important,today’s world needs problem solvers.” Lehman offers integrated science, environmental science, biology, advanced placement (AP) biology, anatomy,
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Insurance Department gives tips to boomers COLUMBUS — Many baby boomers may be considering the idea of early retirement in 2012. For some, a lifetime of working could mean a good pension and benefits, but more companies are changing their retirement benefits, leaving boomers to find alternative health insurance. Department of Insurance Director and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor encourages boomers to utilize resources designed to help them understand coverage options before Medicare eligibility begins at age 65. “Before reaching retirement, talk to your employer as well as your insurance agent and get a sense of what options are available,” Taylor said. “Planning ahead will help you find the best coverage option making the transition into retirement easier and less stressful.” If an employer is not offering to extend health insurance coverage beyond the boomer’s retirement date, Taylor said the following options should be considered: • Spouse’s policy: If your spouse is still employed and has access to benefits, see if you can be added to the policy. This is likely your most affordable option. • COBRA: The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) lets former employees and their dependents continue coverage up to 18 months. While your employer cannot refuse coverage through COBRA, it is unlikely that they will
continue to subsidize the premium. They may also charge an administrative fee. • Military: If you are a retired military veteran, you may be eligible to join the Defense Department’s Tricare plan. You can learn who is eligible for TriCare coverage at www.tricare.mil. • Individual coverage: Because these plans can be complicated, utilize your insurance agent to find the right policy. Make sure to ask if vision, hearing and dental coverage are included or if it is possible to add them. • Ohio High Risk Pool and open enrollment: A high risk pool was created in Ohio to help adults with pre-existing conditions find individual coverage. To be eligible for this subsidized coverage, certain qualifications must be met. Visit www.ohiohighriskpool.com for more information. Participating open enrollment insurers are required to offer coverage on a first-come, first-serve basis at a limited cost to people who apply . Also, certain requirements must be met. Information is available at the website www.insurance.ohio.gov. • High deductible health plans (HDHP): These plans cover only catastrophic health care costs. This means you will be responsible for paying more of the upfront cost before the policy pays for eligible medical expenses. HDHPs have a lower premium to compensate for the higher out-ofpocket costs incurred
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with these high deductibles. Often HDHPs work with a health savings account (HSA) that allows you to set aside funds for future qualified medical expenses. Taylor said it is critical to understand the terms and coverage of the different policy options and to keep in mind that the lowest premium option may not provide the coverage you need for your health status. It is also important to have the following questions answered when comparing coverage: • What are the deductibles or coinsurance payments? • What are the limits on coverage? • Can I see my current doctor or seek treatment in the same hospitals? • Is there an annual limit to what the insurance company will pay for any particular coverage? • Is there a cap on the out-of-pocket amounts I have to pay? • How often will my policy be reviewed or how often can I expect a premium change? • Are prescription drugs covered? Boomers with health insurance questions can call the department’s consumer hotline at (800) 686-1526. Ohioans seeking information about Medicare should call the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIP) at (800) 686-1578. Information is also available at www.insurance.ohio.gov.
Removing wax drops from precious table top FAST FACTS D e a r Dear ReadHeloise: How ers: Other uses do you remove for plastic incandle dripserts from pizza pings from your boxes: precious wood • Use to aertabletop? — ate a plant. Rachel, via • Use as a email Hints ring holder by a Great quesbathroom sink. tion! The first from • Pierce a pohint is: very Heloise tato with one carefully! You can remove Heloise Cruse when cooking the potato in a wax by scraping it off with a credit microwave. • Place several of card or other plastic scraper. Don’t use any- them on a cake to prothing metal, and go tect the frosting when slowly so you do not covering with plastic wrap. gouge the wood. • Use upside down as Once the wax is removed, you may still a taco stand. — Heloise have a stain left. If this occurs, try using a good COFFEE CREAMER Dear Readers: Here is commercial wood cleaner — not wood pol- my favorite hint for how ish — to clean the area. to make my “low-fat” cofYou can find it at a fee creamer. Just mix a h o m e - i m p r o v e m e n t little bit of skim milk (about 1/2 cup) and some store. Going with the grain powdered milk in a conof the wood, apply a tainer (I use a jar with a small amount of cleaner lid) and shake well. and let it sit for about Then, to make it extra five minutes. Then gen- special, I add a dash of tly buff with a small, dry cinnamon, cocoa powder cloth. You may need to or vanilla. Low-fat and low calories! — Heloise repeat. EASY SEE If the wood cleaner Dear Heloise: We does not remove the stain, the best solution have a house with a may be to refinish your basement, and it’s great table. Hope this helps! for storage. The one issue we have is that I — Heloise
Pair set date NEW BREMEN — Carol Borchers and Douglas Bornhorst, both of New Bremen, announce their engagement and plans to marry March 3, 2012, in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in New Bremen. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Frank and Barbara Borchers, of New Bremen. She graduated from New Bremen High School in 2003 and from Heidelberg College in 2007. Bornhorst/Borchers She earned a master’s degree from the University of Dayton in 2010. She is employed by the Logan County Educational Service Center as a school psychologist. Her fiance is a 1994 graduate of New Bremen High School and a 1999 graduate of Wright State University. He is employed by Crown Corp. as a mechanical engineer.
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have to be very careful when going down the stairs so I don’t fall. To solve this dilemma, my husband painted every other step with some yellow/greenish fluorescent paint. Now I see the steps more easily, and I haven’t missed a step! — Abigail in Illinois RING BLING Dear Heloise: I work at a veterinary clinic and do not want to wear my wedding ring at work because I am afraid I will mess it up. But I felt awkward not wearing a ring. Many large retail stores carry “fake” rings that look like wedding rings. I bought one and now wear that on a daily basis. I get the look of my wedding ring without having to worry about ruining it. — Amanda in Texas SOUND OFF Dear Heloise: It’s bad enough to call a company and be put on hold, but my pet peeve is when you start getting messages about how there is a higher-thannormal call volume (no matter the time of day), and how you should call back later or visit the website and perhaps you can help yourself. — A Reader, via email
Oran Church Women meet ORAN — The Oran Christian Church Women learned during its December meeting that the boxes they had provided for Operation Christmas Child had been distributed in Jordan, Ghana and the cominican Republic.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel. Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed. Shelby County Auditor Denny York said the exemptions normally involve transactions within a family and therefore no public record of the dollar amount is recorded. Sidney Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Korey Spradlin, lot 570 and part lot 569, Honnell Addition, exempt. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to John C. Berger, lot 6418, exempt. Jason M. and Amanda C. Viapiano to Kristina H. Siler, lot 55, Belmont Heights Subdi-
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vision, $72,500. Bosh Holdings LLC to Thomas J. Potts, Heritage Manor Subdivision, lots 6464, 6556 and 6468, exempt. Geneva E. (Barlow) Wells to Gillespie Bros. Properties LLC, lot 1097, Summit Addition, $20,000. Doyala D. Kormanik, Paula M. McClanahan and Patrick E. Kormanik to Christopher W. and Tina L. Platfoot, Northlawn Subdivision, lot 4204, $125,000. Nicole L. Brown to Jimmie C. Brown, River Bend Hill section 2, lot 4299, exempt. Jimmy C. and Misty Mae Brown to Stacy A. Snow, Riverbend Hill section 2, lot 4299, $78,000. Ashley N. (Jones) and Brandon J. Swiger to Steven M. and Joanne B. Swiger, lots 2107 and 2108, and part lot 2109, $106,500.
Becky Jelley made the report. The group discussed ways to improve the project for next year. Ten members participated in the meeting which was led by President Rosemary Knouff. Bonnie Wenrick presented
a program and Judy McCorkle was hostess. Prayers were provided by Joni Robinson. At the January meeting, Joyce Biza will share devotions, McCorckle will present the program and Carol Wolaver serve as hostess.
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The benefits of trees BY LYNDA ADAMS Education coordinator Shelby Soil & Water Conservation District
Conservation in the county
Trees were the basis for much life when the first settlers arrived in North America. From houses and furniture to fences and bridges, wood was everywhere. In many places, wood provided most, if not all, of the fuel for cooking and heating homes. As small industries began, wood and charcoal were the fuels that smelted the ore, fired the glass furnace, and stoked the blacksmith’s forge. Along the eastern seaboard, pioneers were astonished at the size and extent of the trees and forests. To them, the forests seemed to run from the water’s edge to the mountaintops. The forests looked like an endless supply of valuable wood. In many places, the challenge facing the newcomers was too many trees, and the woods rang with the sound of the ax as dense forests were cut and replaced by farm fields and pastures. But the supply of trees was not infinite. As
populations grew and cities and farms expanded, maintaining a steady supply of wood became more and more difficult. By the Civil War, many communities were hard-pressed to obtain wood. Many formerly forested regions were desolate, and uncontrolled wildfires regularly swept across the land due to the build up of old trees, limbs, leaves and other plant material. By 1875 public concern was growing and the first national citizens’ conservation organization, the American Forestry Association, began working for improved conservation of trees and forests. That conservation movement grew steadily throughout the 20th century, with many more or-
helping ganizations achieve the creation of parks, the establishment of national and state forests, and the growth of conservation programs to help private landowners manage forests. Trees became critical to the soil and water conservation programs aimed at ending the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Conservationists planted trees to protect hillsides and stream banks from erosion; bare fields were sheltered by windbreaks; and great gullies were stabilized by thousands of saplings. The mandate to “till and keep” forests became one to “manage and protect.” Today, it is clear that the effort to improve the management and conservation of trees and forests must continue. In most situations, the knowledge for conserving and managing trees and forests is available. What is needed is the willingness of people to do what is necessary. Encouraging people to act responsibly is a task for many sectors — organizations like conservation districts that work at the local level to promote
conservation and schools that assist in teaching our youngsters the ecological concepts, values and skills needed to become responsible adults. (Partial information courtesy of the National Assn. of Conservation Districts.) In an ongoing effort to provide high quality tree seedlings at a modest cost, the Shelby Soil & Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for hardwoods, conifers, and small trees and shrubs for wildlife habitat. Hardwood species include White Oak, Red Oak, Thornless Honey Locust, Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Tulip Poplar and River Birch. The following conifer species are available: Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, White Pine, Scotch Pine, American Arborvitae and Bald Cypress. Small trees and shrub species include; Red Bud, Common Lilac, Sargent Crabapple, Black Chokeberry, White Flowering Dogwood and Butterfly Bush. To have a seeding order form mailed or emailed to you please call our office at (937) 492-6520, ext. 3. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for important updates on school programs, the Envirothon and Conservation Day Camp. Our web page is currently under construction … stay and areas of concentrated flow, such as tuned for the new and grassed waterways, sur- improved edition! faced drainage ditches, streams, surface inlets and water bodies. — For Ohio Department of Agriculture-permitted facilities and certified livestock managers (CLMs), setbacks should be 300 feet from wells and residences. — Manure applied on frozen or snow-covered ground should not exceed the nitrogen need of the next growing crop; the crop removal rate for P2O5 for the next crop (not to exceed 250 pounds per acre); or the crop K2O needs (not to exceed 500 pounds per acre). — For fields with slopes greater than 6 percent, manure should be applied in alternating strips 60- to 200-feet wide, generally on the contour; or in the case of contour strips, on alternating strips at the rates identified above. More information on winter manure application can be obtained through local Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and OSU Extension offices. Additional resources regarding manure management are available at http://oema.osu.edu.
COLUMBUS — Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced the 2012 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program (AgLINK) application period has begun and will end March 9 at 5 p.m. This will mark the 27th year that the treasurer’s linked deposit program has assisted Ohio farmers. “We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2012 Ag-LINK program application period, and encourage Ohio farmers to participate. This program allows Ohio’s agricultural community to receive an interest rate reduction on loans and lines of credit so they can start the season off on strong financial footing,” said Mandel. “Through the Ag-LINK program, the Ohio Treasurer’s office helps farmers receive a reduced rate on their loans, allowing them to invest in much needed supplies like feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel that are crucial to a successful harvest.” This will be the first year the entire AgLINK program application will be completed online. The application process has been simplified and streamlined in order to take advantage of technology to administer the program and make it more userfriendly for applicants. In order to qualify for Ag-LINK, farms must
Proper application crucial for spreading manure in winter met in order for producers to begin spreading manure on frozen or snow-covered fields: — Application rates are limited to 10 wet tons per acre for solid manure with more than 50 percent moisture, and five wet tons for manure with less than 50 percent moisture. For liquid manure, the application rate is limited to 5,000 gallons per acre. — Applications are to be made on land with at least 90 percent surface residue cover, including good-quality hay or pasture field, all corn grain residue remaining after harvest, all wheat residue cover remaining after harvest, or a wellestablished cover crop. — Manure must not be applied on more than 20 contiguous acres; each 20-acre block should be separated by a break of at least 200 feet. — Farmers should use fields that are farthest from streams, ditches, waterways, surface inlets and other water sources, and which are the least likely to have manure move in a concentrated flow toward and into water resources. — The application setback distance must be increased to a minimum of 200 feet from environmentally sensitive areas
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be for-profit with their headquarters and more than half of their operations maintained in Ohio. To qualify, the farmer must apply and be approved for an operating loan or line of credit from a farm credit lender or an eligible bank. After approval, the farmer may apply for an interest rate reduction from the Ohio Treasury’s AgLINK program. Applications must be received by the treasurer’s office no later than March 9 at 5 p.m. Ohio’s agriculture industry employs one in seven Ohioans and pumps $98 billion into the state’s economy each year. In 2011, 843 farmers in 67 counties were awarded $68.9 million in Ag-LINK funds across the state, and the average approved loan amounted to $72,000. Recipients represented a wide variety of businesses within the farming community, including but not limited to traditional farmers and owners of livestock, orchards and nurseries. Detailed information on the program and eligibility requirements can be found by visiting the state treasurer’s website at www.ohiotreasurer.gov/ aglink or by calling the state treasurer’s Economic Development Department at (800) 228-1102 (Option No.3).
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BY FRANCIS DRAKE to get out of Dodge. You want to broaden your What kind of day will horizons and learn tomorrow be? To find out something new! what the stars say, read CANCER the forecast given for (June 21 to July 22) your birth sign. Focus more than usual on clearing up For Tuesday, Jan. 24, some red-tape details in 2012 your life. The reason you can get a lot done with ARIES taxes, debt, wills, estates (March 21 to April 19) and inheritances is beThis is a popular day! cause you are interested Accept all invitations in this right now. and enjoy the company LEO of others. All group situ- (July 23 to Aug. 22) ations will please you. You can learn a lot (Talk to others about about how you relate to your future dreams to others. Today, and in the get their feedback.) next few weeks, observe TAURUS how you relate to loved (April 20 to May 20) ones, especially partners This is a good time to and close friends. give serious thought to VIRGO your life direction in (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) general. Important peoBecause you are so ple notice you now. Why motivated to get better not share your ideas organized now, make an with others? See what effort to do so! Buy whatthey think. ever you need to help you GEMINI do a great job — file fold(May 21 to June 20) ers, shelving, cleaning Make plans to travel equipment, whatever. somewhere, if possible. LIBRA You have a strong urge (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)
Set aside time to party with others or socialize with friends, because this is what you really want to do now. Sports and playful activities with children will delight you. (Romance will sizzle!) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Enjoy entertaining at home today. You’re feeling particularly proud of where you live, and relationships with family are a strong focus now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Continue to keep this busy pace, because that’s what is happening for you right now. Short trips and conversations with everyone stimulate you! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Take a serious look at your assets today. It’s good to know what you own and what you owe. Information is empowering. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Take advantage of all the opportunities that
are coming your way now, because the Sun is in your sign. These will continue to come your way for the next few weeks. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Research will go very well today. If possible, find a chance to be alone, to ponder profundity. You need some peace and quiet. YOU BORN TODAY You genuinely like people, which is why others immediately sense that you are sympathetic and warm. (And you are!) You’re entertaining and highly original, if you feel so inclined. You’re a hard worker and a bit of a philosopher, because you observe society and draw conclusions from what you see. An important choice will arise in the next year. Choose wisely. Birthdate of: Jools Holland, musician/TV host; Nastassja Kinski, actress; John Belushi, comedian/actor.
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playful activities with children. If you can, travel on a pleasant vacation today — you’ll love it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If you entertain at home today or have a family gathering, it will be positive and upbeat. This is also an excellent day for real-estate deals. Everything having to do with your domestic scene is positive. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s a great day for writers, salespeople, actors and teachers, or anyone who likes to promote ideas. Because you’re in such a positive frame of mind, everyone will listen to you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Trust your moneymaking ideas. You can do something to boost your income. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a lovely day for your sign. The Moon is in Pisces, dancing beautifully with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. It’s actually
a lucky day for you. Yay! Ask for whatever you want, because you might get it. YOU BORN TODAY You have a way with words, whether speaking or writing. (It’s your poetic soul.) You’re imaginative and observant about the human condition. Your observations, combined with your intelligence, make you interesting to read or listen to. Others want to know what you think. In the coming year, you have an opportunity to build or construct something. Do so because your rewards will soon follow. Birthdate of: Robert Burns, poet; Mia Kirshner, actress; Alicia Keys, singer.
What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel warmhearted and generous toward others today. This is a particularly good day to extend your help to those who are less fortunate. (You’ll find it rewarding.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Discussions with others, in group situations, especially with a female, will be satisfying and rewarding to you today. Someone will inspire you to do great things! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs will notice you today. Be aware of this, because you’re not going to get away with anything! CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
Plans for travel will delight you today. You’re particularly excited because whatever plans you make are bigger and better than you dare to dream! (Sounds like you’re going places.) LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Others will be generous to you today; in fact, much more than you think. Naturally, this will please you because you are easily generous to others. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relations with partners and close friends are positive, upbeat and fun-filled today. Make plans to enjoy the company of others. Get out and schmooze! LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re excited about big plans at work. It looks like something might get off the ground, and you’re glad that people are ready to endorse something this big. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A wonderful day to flirt! Accept invitations to party. Enjoy sports and
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Son plays poker with friends us and is apDR. WALpalled that I LACE: My 17allow my son to year-old son is a gamble. As a good student, a parent, am I very good athbeing foolish lete and I love when permithim dearly. I’m a ting my son to divorced mother, play Texas Hold and I do my very ’Tween ‘em? When it’s best to see that my 15-year-old 12 & 20 at our house, the boys seem to daughter and Dr. Robert have a good my son are good Wallace time, and they people. So far, so good. However, there is are not doing drugs or one area in which I do drinking alcohol. Please need some advice. give me your opinion. — Lately, Texas Hold ‘em Mom, Hackensack, N.J. MOM: Poker has bepoker has been a big hit on TV. My son and his come a popular pastime friends watched it, and due to the exposure it renow they have formed ceives on TV sports their own poker club. channels. I guess these They all take turns host- channels consider poker ing the weekly event to be an athletic event. (Saturday night) and When played regularly, supplying the snacks. poker can become habitIt’s good that my son and forming and eventually, his friends get together addictive. It’s commendevery week. Their par- able that the boys are ents supervise them, so I “supervised” by parents, know where he is and and yes, I would rather that he is safe. The boys that my son plays in the do play for money, but “Texas Hold ‘em poker limited small group” than indulge in only taking drugs or consumamounts. My mother lives with ing alcohol. However, I
would prefer that he play in a three-man basketball league, go bowling or just hang out talking sports with friends. An occasional game of penny-ante poker probably won’t turn the players into addicted gamblers. But those whose lives have been dramatically altered by gambling abuse had to get started somewhere. If you don’t gamble, you will never need the help of Gamblers Anonymous! DR. WALLACE: My girlfriend and I broke up. It was a mutual decision, but I am really depressed. I miss her very much. I know I will get over her in time, but I’m suffering right now. My ex-girlfriend is just the opposite. She doesn’t appear depressed and is already dating another guy. Is this a sign that I cared more for her than she cared for me? I really loved her, and I thought that she loved me. —
Nameless, Ada, Okla. N A M E L E S S : Chances are good that your girlfriend cared for you as much as you cared for her. Studies show that females tend to have better resources available to them for coping with the breakup blues. They turn to family and friends, whereas guys trapped by “manly” pride tend to suppress their true feelings. This does cause the suffering to linger for guys. Girls grieve over a ruined relationship, but then get on with their lives. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
Bensman chosen to lead BOE The Fairlawn Board of Education elected Tony Bensman president during its organization meeting Jan. 12. Board member Andy Brau-tigam was elected vice president. Matt Caldwell and Bob Gold were sworn in as a new member and a re-elected member, respectively. The board elected the following liaisons: Gold, legislative; Rita Gilfillen, student achievement;
Cladwell, strategic planning; Brautigam, athletic council; Gilfillen and Caldwell, scholarship committee; Bensman, alumni. The board voted to meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 123 at Fairlawn Schools and to compensate each member at the rate of $80 per meeting. Following an excutive session to discuss personnel matters, the
board accepted the resignation of Craig Francis as girals’ intramurals basketball coach and approved the following contracts for the 2011-12 school year: Jo DeMotte, girls’ intramural basketball coach, $458.31; David Jones, head softball coach, $3,055.40; Marc Kirtley, assistant softball coach, $1,527.70. The following contracts were approved for the 2012-13 year: Dan-
nielle Cathcart, head volleyball coach, Stacy $4,919.19; Hamaker, assistant volleyball coach, $3,299.83; Sally Keener, junior high volleyball, eighth grade, $1,833.24; Dennis Davis, cross country coach, $2,566.53; Tocc Heckman, golf coach, $2,459.59. The board also established a service fund for the board in the amount of $10,000.
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The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel. Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed. Shelby County Auditor Denny York said the exemptions normally transactions involve within a family and therefore no public record of the dollar amount is recorded. Sidney Edward R. and Barbara A. Huff to Brandon J. and Ashley N. Swiger, Wells Hill Subdivision 7th Addition, lot 4916, $184,500. Patricia J. Meyer, deceased, to Catherine M. Meyer, Starrett’s Addition, two parts outlot 058 and 059, exempt. Michael G. Schneider to Kent E. and Julia A. Fogt, Charla Heights Section 4, lot 4837, $80,000. Timothy Ford Kerlin to Margaret Gwyn Pinson, lot 6560, exempt. Gary R. Wiley and Andrea L. Wiley to Wells Fargo Bank NA, lot 136, $33,350. Rex Allen Sniffen to Midfirst Bank, Junior Blue Plat, lot 6250, $65,150. William Ludwig and Sylvina Ludwig to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., part lots 271 and 272, $21,350. Christeen Brown to Christeen Brown and Dawn Michelle Hazlett, lot 821, exempt. David M. and Lynnae A. Potts to Elizabeth’s New Life Center Inc., lot 7061, replat Sidney lot 6927, $250,000. John C. and Angela K. Hay to Terence J. and
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Deborah A. Cooney, Plum Ridge Development Phase III, lot 5437, $208,000. Melissa Sue Gilardi to Melissa Sue Gilardi and Ella Mae Campbell, Belmont Heights, lot 7, exempt. Gary D. and Rita A. Gerkey to Gary D. and Rita A. Gerkey, trustees, Plum Ridge Development Phase 8, lot 6841, exempt. Gary D. Gerkey to Gary D. and Rita A. Gerkey, trustees, Westwood Estates Subdivision section 2, lot 4953, exempt. Jackson Township Kenneth S. and Diana L. Spencer to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, section 34, part northwest 1/4 fractional section, 2.211 acres, exempt. John D. and Lizabeth A. Boerger to David and Deanna Dodds, section 18, part east 1/2 northeast 1/4, 2.150 acres, $155,500. James B. and Kathy A. Smith to Kathy A. Smith, trustee, section 9, part southeast 1/4 undivided 1/2 interest, 7 acres, exempt. James B. and Kathy A. Smith to James B. Smith, trustee, section 9, part southeast 1/4 undivided 1/2 interest, 7 acres, exempt. McLean Township James L. Zimmerman to Rapid Development Real Estate, section 5, part fractional section, part lot 4, 17.213 acres, $209,000. Orange Township John J. and Mary C. Ward to Michael G. and Sarah J. Watkins, section 32, part east 1/2 southeast 1/4, 1.0 acre, $33,500.
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TODAY IN HISTORY CROSSWORD HOROSCOPE Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 Today is Monday, Jan. 23, Some of your greatest successes in the of 2012. There the year23rd ahead day will come from situations are in the year. that343 allowdays you to left act independently, so hesitateHighlights to undertake in a big asdon’t Today’s Hissignment on your own. You will suctory: ceed with or without anyone’s help. On Jan. 23, 1962, Jackie AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t tosome the Robinson be doubtful was aboutelected taking on Baseball Hall of Fame in his extra projects or assignments at this to turn outTony quite time. They first yearare oflikely eligibility. well, especially if you’re“Ithe one callBennett recorded Left My ing the shots. Heart in San Francisco,” by PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — There’s George Cory and Douglass a possibility that you might make a new alliance withYork someone Cross, in New for who Coabout a subject that could knows a lot lumbia Records. beOn of service to you. Use this newthis date: found info correctly and it will take ■to In 1789, Georgetown you new heights. University was established in ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t involved in an organihesitate to get Washington, present-day D.C. because associating zation’s ■ In activity, 1812, the second New with others could open some imporMadrid (MAD’-rihd) Earthtant doors that you couldn’t otherwise quake get into. struck, with an estimated 7.5, TAURUS magnitude (April 20-May 20)of — There are some positive developments according to thenew U.S. Geologioccurring where your career is concal Survey. cerned. A meeting of the minds with ■ In 1845, Congress desomeone in power could be in the cided making.all national elections would held on20)the first GEMINIbe (May 21-June — Knowledge, experience expertise you’ve Tuesday afterand the first Monacquired could prove to be a feather day in November. in your cap when it’s discovered that ■ In 1932, New York Gov. no one but you has the right stuff for Franklin a certain job.D. Roosevelt announced candidacy CANCER his (June 21-July 22)for — the Because one of thepresidential participants in noma joint Democratic venture is both bold and brave, you ination. could find yourself involved in some■ In 1937, significance 17 peoplethan went thing of greater it on trial in Moscow during would be without this person involved.Stalin’s “Great Purge.” Josef LEO were (July 23-Aug. 22) — Although (All convicted; all but normally youexecuted.) might desire to work on four were one thing at a time, someone could get ■involved In 1943, Alexander you in critic a second concurrent Woollcott a fatal project. You’ll suffered handle both well. VIRGO attack (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don’t be heart during a live afraid to elevate your CBS sights radio where broadcast of the your objectives are concerned. You’ll program “People’s Platform.” quickly find out that you’re capable of ■ In 1950, than the youIsraeli bigger achievements think. Knesset approved LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)a —resoluIf your past efforts warrantJerusalem it, this might as be tion affirming the capital day to remind your superiors of the of Israel. your accomplishment when the ■ In 1960, the U.S. Navychance to do so falls in your lap. Don’t operated let the opportunity bathyscaphe fall out unused (BATH’-ih-skahf) when you stand up. Trieste carSCORPIO — Don’t ried two (Oct. men24-Nov. to the22)deepest hesitate topoint cultivate with known ina friendship the Pacific two new acquaintances whom you inOcean, reaching a depth of stantly like. You can never have too more feet. many than friends,35,000 and each one can be ■ In 1964, the 24th special. SAGITTARIUS to (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A amendment the Constitufavorable shift in your domestic tion, eliminating the poll contax ditions is indicated, which could prove into federal elections, ratibe extremely beneficial was for you and fied. your entire family. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. — You ■ In 1968, North19)Korea are likely to be entering a new cycle, seized the Navy intelligence whichUSS couldPueblo, prove to be quite benefiship charging its cial for you in more ways than one, crew with being on a spying but especially so materially. mission. (The reCOPYRIGHT 2012crew Unitedwas Feature Syndicate, leased 11Inc. months later.)
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Take salt of earth in small doses committees comDEAR DR. posed of the most DONOHUE: My knowledgeable son, 57, salts scientists — The most every food American Heart in his diet. He Association is one told me that his example — have doctor said, “Eat and still do recall the salt you ommend that our want.” I looked him in the eye, To your intake of salt, sodium, should be and it was hard good limited to 1,500 not to believe him. I did say I health mg a day. In some found it hard to Dr. Paul G. instances, an intake of 2,300 mg believe. Donohue is permitted. This My son gets regular checkups every is far lower than our present salt use. five years. Most of our dietary Personally, there’s no comes from salt on my table. I eat salt very little processed processed foods like foods. Please set my son pizza, meats such as corned beef (500 mg of straight. — P. ANSWER: Most doc- sodium in two ounces), tors for most of the recent hot dogs (more than 500 past have told their pa- mg of sodium in one hot tients to go easy on salt. dog), commercial soups, Official medical advisory frozen dinners, breakfast
cereals, some breads and baked goods. People have to become readers of the nutrition labels put on all foods. Reducing the intake of sodium lowers blood pressure and reduces the chances for a heart attack and stroke. I have to add that a few voices have recently been raised to champion diets with no limitations on the amount of salt. These researchers say that low-salt diets are not healthy. I am sticking with the authorities who recommend salt reduction until the majority of nutritional experts change their minds. I don’t think that’s going to happen. You sent a little item on potassium. Potassium, unlike sodium, lowers
blood pressure. We’re told to get 4,700 mg of it a day. It’s found in baked potatoes with skins, sweet potatoes, bananas, orange juice, milk, kidney beans, cantaloupe, avocado and prunes. Salt substitutes are usually potassium. They can be used by most people if they’re not taking blood pressure drugs like ACE inhibitors and ARBs, angiotensin-receptor blockers. The booklet on sodium and potassium discusses these two minerals and their uses. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue — No. 202, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
Recognizing signs of stroke can save valuable time DEAR ABBY: know the signs of I’m writing this a stroke and to rebecause I hope member that you will tell your while most people readers to learn don’t want to go to the signs of a the hospital, the stroke. I wish I first three hours had known. after a stroke are I was visiting CRITICAL. If you my grandma suspect that your Dear seven years ago. loved one is havAbby During dinner ing a stroke, get Abigail she had a stroke. that person to a Van Buren hospital I knew someFAST, thing was wrong, even if they don’t but wasn’t sure what it want to go! You can’t take was. My sister and I back the damage a stroke asked her if she wanted causes. to go to the hospital, but My grandmother is she said no. We respected gone now and I miss her her wishes and didn’t in- terribly. sist. We finally took her She was a loving two days later. grandparent, and I hope Abby, my grand- she’ll forgive me. — mother never spoke MISSING HER IN again. She spent her last UTAH seven years aware of DEAR MISSING what she wanted to say, HER: What happened to but unable to say it. The your grandmother was guilt I carry is hard to tragic, but you were no live with. more at fault than the Please tell your read- millions of others who ers to make sure they are also unaware of the
signs of stroke. In your grandmother’s memory, I’ll describe them. The most common stroke symptoms are: sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg — especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Sudden severe headache with no known cause. Other important but common symptoms include: sudden nausea, fever and vomiting — distinguished from a viral illness by the speed of onset (minutes or hours versus several days). And brief loss of consciousness such as fainting or convulsions. If you see or have any of these symptoms, call 911! Every minute counts,
and treatment can be more effective if it’s given quickly. DEAR ABBY: My 20year-old goddaughter is pregnant. She is beautiful, smart and talented. Her boyfriend is wonderful to her and they are very happy together. My problem is people who frown on her happiness. I am regularly asked if I’m disappointed in her. My response is usually: “It’s unexpected, but we will make the best of it. She and her boyfriend both work and have a great support network and a huge family.” I think it’s rude of people to assume that this is bad news. How do I respond to those who are so oblivious? — OFFENDED AUNT IN SCRANTON, PA. DEAR OFFENDED: The way you are answering them is appropriate, positive and polite. You need no help from me.
Jan. 23, 1912 The Democrats of Shelby County will have a candidate as one of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention to be presented for the consideration of the part members of the Fourth Congressional District. The name of J.D. Barnes will be presented as one of the two delegates by Mr. Democratic Barne’s friends. While no formal announcement of his candidacy has been made, it is understood that the same will be made in the near future. ——— Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Laughlin extended hospitalities to the members of the I.K.I.A club at their home on West Avenue last evening. The program for the evening included, piano and violin numbers by Rolla Laughlin and Frank Lucas, and an excellent reading on birds by Mrs. J.D. Geyer. ——— A very successful meeting of the Young Men’s Gymnasium Association was held last evening. During the meeting a committee of three was appointed to investigate the needs and costs of athletic equipment. Mr. Bingham appointed athletic instructor and started a class in primary work. Meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings and every man in the city that takes an interest in athletics or physical development is invited to attend.
75 Years Jan. 23, 1937 The Sidney High School Yellow Jackets more than doubled the score on their old rivals, the Piqua Indians last night 23 to 11 to remain out in front of the Miami Valley League race. Joe Cook was named the president of the Sidney Merchants Association at the annual election held last evening at a dinner meeting held in the Knights of Pythias hall. Other officers include: Geo. Lohmire, first vice president; E.A. Shrider, second vice president; J.C. Custenborder, third vice president; trustees, A.W. Spreen, Lloyd Ruese, John Libbee, A. Thoma, Harley Young, and C.L. Osborn; Karl Young, treasurer. ——— Sidney youth had supervised coasting here today and can enjoy the same tomorrow, according to Federal Recreation Director George Hageman. Mayor Rolla
Laughlin set aside the two hills on Highland Avenue for this purpose and the federal agency is providing the supervision.
50 Years Jan. 23, 1962 Diane Kohimeyer of Anna was announced as the first girl to be “ Te e n a g e r- o f - t h e month” and was presented with a symbolic plaque by President William Lang of the Sidney Optimist Club at the group’s Tuesday luncheon meeting at the Hotel Wagner. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kohimeyer, Diane is a senior at Anna High School. ——— Mrs. Lee Looney was re-elected president of the Shelby County Registered Nurses Association, Branch of District Ten, when the January meeting was held Tuesday evening at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She will be serving the 1962 year with Mrs. Thomas Pettit, vice president; Mrs. Christine Harvey, secretary; Mrs. W.W. Masteller, treasurer and Mrs. Lon Cooper, press reporter.
25 Years Jan. 23, 1987 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a problem that is continuing to get worse and action should be taken now to combat it, Shelby County Health Department officials said Monday night. Health officials spoke to Sidney City Council about AIDS epidemic in an effort to dispel what Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Breece called the “anxiety and the misinformation” public has about the disease, and to advise what the health department is doing to protect the community from AIDS. ——— Cub Scout Pack 95 held its Pinewood Derby Thursday night at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sidney. The racing ended with Steve Bunner taking first place in the competition. He was followed by Bill O’Leary in second, Jason Arnold in third, Jeremy Swiss in fourth and Nathan Kerber in fifth. All of the winners received trophies for their entries.
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DRESSER Bassett, 6 drawers, 52X24. Excellent condition. $100. (937)498-4369
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LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Financial Report of the Village of Anna for 2011 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the Village office at 209 W. Main St., Anna, OH. Linda D. Pleiman, Fiscal Officer Jan. 23 2251708
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LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION WASHINGTON TWP. RESIDENTS Shelby County, Ohio Washington Township Trustees have scheduled a Public Meeting: Subject: Washington Twp. Fire Protection Levy Speakers: Jon Adams, Lockington Fire Chief, Lee Adams, Assistant Chief Place: Lockington Fire House, 10363 Museum Trail, Lockington, OH 45356 Date: February 2, 2012 and February 29, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m. All Washington Township Residents are cordially invited to attend. Any questions, please contact your Trustees: Douglas Stangel, Randy Schwable and William Huffman. Glenda J. Stangel, Clerk Washington Twp., Shelby Co.
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The Dragon Dance
Josh Franklin’s Far Out Family Blog Written by Steven Coburn-Griffis Illustrated by Isaac Schumacher Chapter One: Week One Hey, hello and welcome to Josh Franklin’s Far Out Family Blog, sponsored by Mr. Wooster’s third period English class. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already figured out that this is an English assignment. Yup. And here’s the thing. Mr. Wooster wants us to relate to our relations, tell the untold stories about our families and learn to relate to them as we relate them to you. That and learn a little bit about writing in the process. Right Mr. W? Okay. So here’s how this could go. See, I could tell you all kinds of juicy little secrets, like how my sister was still wearing diapers until she was nearly seven years old or how Dad secretly watches The View or some other girly show when everybody thinks he’s watching ESPN. I could even tell you about how Mom used to be a show girl in a casino in Las Vegas or how my brother used to jump through burning rings of fire on a motorcycle. And some of those things might even be true. But that’s just so boring. I mean, who cares? Am I right or am I right? So, instead of telling you about how my Great Aunt Sophie (if I really had one, I mean) collects doll heads, I’ve decided to go back even further and introduce you to my Great-great-great-great Grandfather and his brother, my Great-great-greatgreat Uncle. See, My family has all these really old letters that Uncle Ethan wrote to Grandpa Wilfred (yeah, I know, what a name, right?) during the Civil War. The letters are all yellow and tattered and held together with tape. They’re so old that if you’re not really careful, they’ll just fall apart.
So, even though I know about them, I’ve not been allowed to read most of them. But, unlike my mother, I’m willing to share. And that’s where this blog comes in. What I’m going to do is read one letter for every blog I have to write and then copy it down so that you can read it, too. And here’s the best part (for me, anyway). Mrs. Logsdon, the best history teacher who ever walked the hallowed halls of our high school, has agreed to give me extra credit if I pass along some bits and pieces about the Civil War and how our home state of Ohio helped get the job done. To show her I mean business, I’m going to kick it off here and now. There were five famous Ohioans who fought in the Civil War who later became presidents of these United States of America. They were Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, Benjamin Harrison and James Garfield. But wait! There’s even MORE! Everybody knows that Grant was in charge of the Union army (you knew that, right?), but did you know that Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley both served in the same regiment, the 23rd Ohio? Hayes was a general, but McKinley was only a private. Absolutely true. And you read it here first.
Dragons are of course legendary animals, but they are important to Chinese people who think of dragons as helpful, friendly creatures. They are linked to good luck, long life and wisdom. They are nothing like the fierce, fire-breathing Western dragons that carry off princesses and eat people. Chinese dragons are associated with storm clouds and life-giving rain. They have special powers so they can fly in the air, swim in the sea and walk on land. The dragon has features of other animals such as the horns of a stag, the scales of a fish and the footpads of a tiger. Chasing the “Pearl of Wisdom” dragon dances are performed at New Year to scare away evil spirits. During the dance the performers hold poles and raise and lower the dragon. Sometimes one man has a 'Pearl of Wisdom' on a pole and he entices the dragon to follow him to the beat of a drum, as if searching for wisdom and knowledge. Dragons used in dragon dances vary in length from a few meters to up to 100m long. Longer dragons are thought to be more lucky than shorter ones. The dances can be performed either during the day or night, but at night a blazing torch will be carried to light the way.
Okay, okay, okay. So this is kind of like when they start selling soda pop or whatever in the middle of your favorite TV show. Not when they break for advertisements, but, like, right in the very middle of the show itself. I know that. I get it. But a guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do. Am I right or am I right? Anyway, this isn’t about me, so let’s just move on. Drum roll please. Here, in all of its original glory from way back in 1862, is the very first Civil War letter my Uncle wrote my Grandpa: Wilf, I am off for a soldier. Tell Ma not to worry. Ethan Bet you thought it was gonna be really long. LOL. CHAPTER ONE: QUESTIONS & ACTIVITIES Josh’s teacher wants his students to ‘relate to their relations’ as they complete their assignment. What do you think that means? Write down a list of some of your memories and habits, such as first toy, how you get to school, your favorite food. Then ask a parent and a grandparent or older friend to do the same. How are all of your responses the same? How are they different? Why? Mr. Wooster also wants his students to learn about writing. You can already see a difference in Josh’s and Ethan’s writing styles. Read an article from the front page of your newspaper. Compare it to a chapter from your favorite fiction story. Why do you think they are written in different styles? What does each author want the reader to take away from the piece? As Josh notes, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley were all active in the Civil War and all became presidents of the United States. As you read the rest of Josh’s blog, keep track of all the Ohioans mentioned and what role they played during Ethan’s time.
Answers from the color NIE page Publisher Scramble: Festival of Lanterns Ronald Wants To Know: ancient, festival, lantern, dragon, firecrackers, Chinese
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The Chinese New Year 2012 - Year of the Dragon The Chinese New Year has a great history. In our past, people lived in an agricultural society and worked all year long. They only took a break after the harvest and before the planting of seeds. This happens to coincide with the beginning of the lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, rich in traditions, folklores and rituals. It has been said that it is a combination of the Western Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. This is hardly an exaggeration! The origin of the Chinese New Year itself is centuries old — in fact, too old to actually be traced. It is popularly recognized as the Spring Festival and celebrations last 15 days. Preparations tend to begin a month before the date of the Chinese New Year (similar to a Western Christmas). During this time people start buying presents, decoration materials, food and clothing. A huge clean-up gets underway days before the New Year, when Chinese houses are cleaned from top to bottom. This ritual is supposed to sweep away all traces of bad luck. Doors and windowpanes are often given a new coat of paint, usually red, then dec-
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Did You Know? • In China, the New Year is a time of family reunion. Family members gather at each other’s homes for visits and shared meals, most significantly a feast on New Year’s Eve. • The lantern festival is held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Some of the lanterns may be works of art, painted with birds, animals, flowers, zodiac signs, and scenes from legend and history. People hang glowing lanterns in temples, and carry lanterns to an evening parade under the light of the full moon.
orated with paper cuts and couplets with themes such as happiness, wealth and longevity printed on them. The eve of the New Year is perhaps the most exciting part of the holiday, due to the anticipation. Here, traditions and rituals are very carefully observed in everything from food to clothing. Dinner is usually a feast of seafood and dumplings, signifying different good wishes. Delicacies include prawns, for liveliness and happiness, dried oysters (ho xi), for all things good, fish dishes or Yau-Yu to bring good
luck and prosperity, Fai-chai (Angel Hair), an edible hair-like seaweed to bring prosperity, and dumplings boiled in water (Jiaozi) signifying a long-lasting good wish for a family. It is customary to wear something red as this color is meant to ward off evil spirits. But black and white are frowned upon, as these are associated with mourning. After dinner, families sit up for the night playing cards, board games or watching television programs dedicated to the occasion. At midnight, fireworks light up the sky. On the day itself, an ancient custom called Hong Bao, meaning Red Packet, takes place. This involves married couples giving children and unmarried adults money in red envelopes. Then the family begins to say greetings from door-to-door, first to their relatives and then to their neighbors. Like the Western saying "let bygones be bygones," at Chinese New Year, grudges are very easily cast aside. Tributes are made to ancestors by burning incense and the symbolic offering of foods. As firecrackers burst in the air, evil spirits are scared away by the sound of the explosions. The end of the New Year is marked by the Festival of Lanterns, which is a celebration with singing, dancing and lantern shows.
• People buy paper lanterns, red and gold holiday decorations, and good luck scrolls to decorate their homes. Houses are decorated with the animal signs for the new year, images of bearded figures dressed in traditional gowns and children decked out in silk costumes. There are often competitions to see who can have the best display. Not having a display can cause a loss of face. In cities, buildings and main streets are lit with lights and decorations.
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REPLAY 50 years ago January 23, 1962 Holy Angels toyed with Piqua St. Boniface to chalk up an easy 56-31 victory in Catholic Youth Organization league action at Holy Angels. Holy Angels raced to an 18-2 first-quarter lead and a 28-6 margin at intermission. Tom Francis poured in 16 points for Holy Angels and Bruce Gariety followed with 12.
25 years ago January 23, 1987 Sidney was down by as many as 13 points at one stage against Troy but mounted a furious rally to pull out a 47-40 victory that kept the Lady Jackets in first place in the GMVC. Kelly Halpin finished with 14 points to lead Sidney and Lorain Johnson added 13 as the Lady Jackets upped their record to 12-1.
CALENDAR High school sports TONIGHT Girls basketball Botkins at Riverside Sidney at Lebanon —— TUESDAY Boys basketball Greenville at Sidney Fort Loramie at Lehman Fairlawn at Botkins Girls basketball Houston at Newton St. Marys at New Knoxville Bowling Sidney at Troy —— WEDNESDAY Wrestling Sidney at Springfield
ON THE AIR High school basketball On the Internet (Times approximate) Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Fort Loramie at Lehman. Air time 7:10 PressProsMagazine.com — Boys basketball, Fort Loramie at Lehman. Air time 7:15 THURSDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Jackson Center at Russia. Air time 7:10. FRIDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Russia at Botkins. Air time 7:40. SATURDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Botkins at Jackson Center. Air time 2:10. Boys basketball, Versailles at Russia. Air time 7:40. PressProsMagazine.com — girls basketball, Houston at Fort Loramie. Air time 2:15. Boys basketball, Versailles at Russia. Air time 7:30.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The Board of Trustees threw him to the wolves. I think Joe was a scapegoat nationally. ... I'm heartbroken.” —Ed Hill, season ticket holder at Penn State, following the death of legendary football coach Joe Paterno
ON THIS DATE IN 1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis' Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis become the first cowinners of the MVP award as their West team wins 124-108. 1975 — Ralph Kiner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his 15th and final year of eligibility. 1979 — Willie Mays is named on 409 of 432 ballots and elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
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Cavs down Jackets 76-67 Sidney’s Patwaun Hudson scores 37 BY TONY ARNOLD In a game like this, you expect momentum shifts. In this particular one, a first-half flurry of offense by Lehman withstood a late Sidney game surge. The result: Lehman topped Sidney 76-67 to Hudson bragcapture ging rights for a year in what has become an annual cross-town rival. Sidney defeated Lehman 74-50 last year. “It’s definitely nice to sweep freshman, JV, and varsity, especially against Sidney” said Lehman coach Isaiah Williams. “The coach is going through some struggles there but he has them playing hard and it’s still a rivalry. We don’t care if you are struggling or if you are winning, this is a rivalry so you have to come out with your best competition and I think they responded. I think they understand the situation and the moment so we are definitely glad we got the win.” The Jackets led 2-0 but that marked the only advantage the Yellow Jackets would enjoy all night. The host Cavs ripped off a 10-0 spurt ignited by a hoop by Michael Jacob and capped off on a nifty pullup jumper by Tharon Goins. Sidney sliced the lead to 15-11 on the shoulders of Patwaun Hudson. The Jacket standout forced a steal, went the length of the court, and converted a three-point play to trim the deficit to four late in the first. The Jacket momentum carried over to the early part of the second quarter. Hudson canned a contested threepointer and on the next possession, both of his free-throw tosses found the bottom of the net and Sidney trailed just 1716. “What can you say, he (Hudson) did it all tonight? He attacked, got to the free-throw line, made outside shots, and just had a phenomenal game. And what doesn’t show up in the box score is the fact that he played pretty darn good defense,” said Sidney coach Greg Snyder. While the Lehman offense was skipping a few beats, they found plenty of rhythm in a 17-0 run to construct a monster 34-16 lead. The gamechanging run had plenty of Cavalier participants. Goins buried a triple to start things off, a bucket by Solomon KingWhite bumped the lead up to a dozen (28-16), Alex Baker converted a hoop in transition (32-16) and later capped off Lehman’s 17 unanswered points with an offensive putback. “When a team like Lehman gets out ahead of you, that’s a tough team to come back on,” said Snyder. “They don’t turn it over very much and they do a really good job of staying under control and getting layups. That run in the first half – we just didn’t have an
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LEHMAN’S CONNOR Richard and Sidney’s Zyler White go for a loose ball in action at Lehman Saturday night. The Cavaliers defeated the Jackets 76-67. answer defensively. Lehman maintained a double-digit lead throughout the third quarter. Sidney did come within 10 a 44-34 following a nice offensive putback by Eric Beigel, but the Cavs closed out the third on a 15-5 run. The Lehman lead-builder was ignited by an Alex Baker trey and culminated with a hoop by Baker near the end of the period. The Cavaliers led 5539 heading into the fourth. Things became a little more interesting midway through the fourth when a basket by Sidney’s Tyree Manley trimmed the Cavalier advantage down to seven (6053). Beigel drained a triple from the corner to slice the lead to 66-61 with 1:22 remaining. “Towards the end we were attacking well and getting to the hole and the free throw line. We preached that from the beginning and we just didn’t quite get it done in the first half,” said Snyder. With the game becoming tight, perhaps the biggest play of the night came when Goins recorded a steal, drove to the bucket, pulled up and sent home a jumper. The hoop gave Lehman a more relaxed 69-61 lead with under a minute remaining. Lehman took care of business from there. “Tharon Goins was the MVP tonight. He got his career high with 18 points, he was everywhere for us. He was doing some real good things with the basketball and making some good passes,” said Williams. Baker was a point-maker for Lehman, leading the way
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SIDNEY’S GOLD Barnes (22) and Lehman’s Ben Thieman go up side-by-side for a rebound in action at Lehman Saturday. with 19 points. Goins played a solid all-around game on his way to 18 for the night. Hudson led Sidney and all scorers with 37 points. The guard tallied 12 points in the fourth quarter alone. Beigel added nine.
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Lehman (76) Goins 7-3-18, Richard 0-4-4, KingWhite 5-6-18, Frantz 1-0-2; Jacob 3-410, Baker 7-3-19, Westerheide 2-0-4, Rego 0-1-1 Totals: 25-21-76 Score by quarters: Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 22 39 67 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 38 55 76 Three-pointers: Sidney 7 (HudSidney (67) son 5, Manley 1, Beigel 1); Lehman Heath 1-0-2, Manley 3-0-7, Herd (Baker 2, Goins 1) 4-0-8, White 1-0-2, Hudson 10-12-37, Records: Lehman 7-6, Sidney 1Echols 1-0-2, Beigel 4-0-9. Totals: 24- 11.
Rittenhouse gets 8 threes, 35 points RUSSIA — Playing just its second game in the last two weeks, Russia showed no signs of rust here Saturday night as behind a big night from Bryce Rittenhouse and 12 three-pointers overall, the Raiders rolled to a 92-29 win over Rittenhouse
the Bradford Railroaders. The Raiders jumped out to a 25-9 advantage after a quarter and led 48-19 at the half as Rittenhouse scored 30 points, including six three-pointers in the opening period. “Bryce had a great game tonight, the kind of game that you wish all your seniors could have,” said Russia coach Paul Bremigan. “He came out
on fire with those six threes fore hosting backyard rival Versailles on Saturday. and didn’t force shots.” Bradford (29) Rittenhouse finished with Rank 1-0-2; Swabb 1-0-3; Arnett 1eight three-pointers overall in 3-5; Yount 2-3-8; Wirrig 0-2-2; scoring 35 points while Treg Hoelscher 0-3-3; Sell 2-2-6. Totals: 7Francis, who hit four threes, 13-29. Russia (92) scored 11 of his 14 points in T. Francis 5-0-14; Bremigan 1-0-2; the third quarter. Bryce Dues N. Francis 2-3-7; Sherman 1-4-6; and Brandon Wilson each Schafer 0-2-2; Rittenhouse 9-9-35; Dues 4-4-12; Gariety 0-2-2; Wilson 5added 12 for the Raiders. 2-12. Totals: 27-26-92. Russia, now 11-2 on the See BOYS BB/Page 19 year, is at Botkins Friday be-
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BOYS BB Score by quarters Bradford .............9 19 23 29 Russia .................25 48 69 92 Three pointers: Bradford 2 (Swabb, Yount); Russia 12 (Rittenhouse 8, T. Francis 4). Records: Bradford 1-10, Russia 11-2. Reserve score: Russia 78, Bradford 34.
—— Tigers down NB to go to 13-0 JACKSON CENTER – New Bremen scored the second-most points allowed by Jackson Center this season, but it wasn’t enough for the upset as the stateranked Tigers held on for a 64-55 win over the Cardinals Saturday night in boys basketball action. Jackson remains undefeated on the season at 13-0, and New Bremen is now 8-4. The Tigers led by five after a quarter before extending the margin to double figures in the second period. “We had a nice stretch during the second quarter, but we should have been up by more,” said Jackson coach Scott Elchert. “We had a little bit of a lapse late and Bremen scored the final four points.” The Cardinals stayed close throughout the second half by scoring 38 points, including 22 in the fourth quarter, to finish with 55 points, two short of Russia’s total on Dec. 20 for the most given up by the Tigers in a game this season. Jackson’s offense, though, was just as impressive in the second half with 37 points, 21 in the final period. The Tigers were 17 of 23 at the foul line compared to just four of six for Bremen. “Bremen hit some big shots and kept the pressure on us all night,” said Elchert. “We could never let our guard down and we had to maintain our focus the entire game. It was a great game atmospherewise and was a good check on our growth as a team.” Andy Hoying led the Tigers with 24 points and added eight rebounds while Alex Meyer had 19 points and six boards. Derek Bornhorst had 13 points to lead the way for the Cardinals while Troy Williams added 12. New Bremen (55) Bornhorst 5-2-13; Clune 30-6; Schwieterman 3-0-7; Manger 2-0-5; Elshoff 2-0-4; Heitkamp 2-0-4; Williams 5-212; Westerbeck 2-0-4. Totals: 24-4-55.
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Jackson Center (64) Opperman 3-0-8; Meyer 66-19; Elchert 1-1-4; Wildermuth 2-1-5; Hoying 7-9-24; Ryder 2-0-4. Totals: 21-17-64. Score by quarters Bremen ............... 9 17 33 55 Jackson...............14 27 43 64 Three pointers: Bremen 3 (Bornhorst, Schwieterman, Manger); Jackson 5 (Opperman 2, Meyer, Elchert, Hoying). Records: Bremen 8-4, Jackson 13-0. Reserve score: New Bremen 63, Jackson Center 53.
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Five in a row for Rockets ANNA — The Anna Rockets made it five straight wins in impressive fashion here Saturday night, dominating the first three quarters before defeating the Minster Wildcats 64-52. Leading 11-5 after a period, Anna broke the game open in the second quarter, outscoring Minster 21-11 to go up 32-16 at the break. “We came out and established the tempo early,” said Anna coach Nate Barhorst. “We ran our offense well and did a nice job of shutting down their shooters.” The Rockets then posted a 20-point third quarter to go up 25 before the Wildcats scored 25 points in the final period to nearly match their total through the first three. Chandon Williams and Jay Meyer each scored 20 points for Anna as the duo combined for eight three-pointers. “Chandon had a big weekend for us (19 at Fort Loramie on Friday),” said Barhorst. “We knew he had the potential to be a big scorer, but it took him some time to find his rhythm and feel comfortable in our offense. Jay caught fire tonight and also had a good weekend.” Nick Reier added 11 for the Rockets. For Minster, Adam Niemeyer had 14 and Ethan Wolf and Doug Huber 10 each. Minster (52) Knapke 2-2-6; B. Hoying 20-5; Niemeyer 6-0-14; Poeppelman 2-0-4; R. Hoying 1-0-3; Wolf 3-4-10; Huber 4-2-10. Totals: 20-8-52. Anna (64) Gephart 0-2-2; Metz 2-0-4; Reier 5-1-11; Williams 8-1-20; Meyer 6-3-20; Berning 0-1-1; Long 3-0-6. Totals: 24-8-64. Score by quarters Minster ............... 5 16 27 52 Anna ...................11 32 52 64 Three pointers: Minster 4 (Niemeyer 2, B. Hoying, R. Hoying); Anna 8 (Hoying 5, Williams 3). Records: Minster 5-7, Anna 10-5. Reserve score: Anna 44, Minster 37.
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Anna wins 38th straight ANNA — The Anna Lady Rockets made it 15 straight this season and 38 in a row over the last two with a 62-34 rout of Lehman in non-league action Saturday. The Lady Rockets jumped out to a 23-7 lead after a quarter and steadily pulled away from there over the Lady Cavs, who are now 7-9 on the year. Natalie Billing had another big double-double, pouring in 27 points to go with 11 rebounds, five on the offensive end. She was 13-for-17 from the floor, 77 percent. Morgan Huelskamp scored 13 points, Ashley Frohne had five assists and Erica Huber four. For Lehman, Kandis Sargeant and Lindsey Spearman had 15 points each. Anna held Lehman to just 13-for-45 shooting from the field, 29 percent. Anna was 25-for-62 for 40 percent from the field, and outrebounded the Lady Cavs 41-25. Twenty-two of Anna’s rebounds were on the offensive end. Lehman (34) Yannucci 1-0-2; Spearman 6-1-15; Hatcher 1-0-2; Sargeant 5-5-15. Totals: 13-634. Anna (62) Overbey 1-0-2; Huber 4-0-9; Billing 13-1-27; C. Bensman 10-2; Frohne 2-5-9. Totals: 2510-62. Score by quarters: Lehman................7 17 28 34 Anna...................23 38 50 62 Three-pointers: Lehman 2 (Spearman 2); Anna 2 (Huber, Huelskamp). Records: Anna 15-0, Lehman 7-9.
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Loramie upsets Fort Recovery FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie, which came up just shy of upsetting a once-beaten Miami East team Tuesday, pulled it off on Saturday, knocking off Fort Recovery, the No. 8ranked Division IV team in Ohio, 50-43 in nonleague girls action Saturday. The win puts the Lady Redskins at 8-6 on the year and drops Recovery to 10-3. Fort Loramie trailed by one after three periods, but outscored Recovery 20-12 in the final quarter to pull out the win. Darian Rose, in just her second game back after missing several
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ANNA’S NATALIE Billing looks for an opening after being surrounded by Lehman’s Kandis Sargeant (44) and Ava Schmitz in action at Anna Saturday. For Jackson, Brooke them, and they’re a very games with an injury, scored 20 points to lead Richard poured in 29 good team. I thought we the Lady Redskins, and points. played them tough.” New Knoxville (57) New Knoxville had Reggi Brandewie added Horstman 6-0-12; Reineke much more balance in its 4-5-13; 14. Dillion 3-1-7; Heidt 3-0Fort Recovery (43) scoring, with Paige 7; Lehman 9-0-18. Totals: 25May 1-2-4; Fiely 2-0-5; E. Lehman leading with 18, 6-57. Lennartz 5-1-12; SchwieterJackson Center (42) man 0-2-2; Kahlig 4-0-8; Pot- Meg Reineke adding 13 Gates 1-0-2; Richard 10-6tkotter 1-1-3; T. Lennartz 1-0-2; and Haley Horstman 12. 29; Elchert 2-0-5; Meyer 1-0-2; Nietfeld 1-4-7. Totals: 15-10“Once they went to Foster 2-0-4. Totals: 14-6-42. 43. that 3-2 zone, we couldScore by quarters: Fort Loramie (50) Turner 1-0-2; Drees 1-0-3; n’t get anything outside NK ......................15 31 43 57 Rose 7-5-20; Holdheide 2-0-4; and we couldn’t pene- JC .......................13 22 33 42 Three-pointers: JC 4 said Jackson Brandewie 7-0-14; Meyer 3-1- trate,” (Richard 3, Elchert); NK 1 7. Totals: 21-6-50. coach Makaine Huffer. (Heidt). Score by quarters: “But we stuck with Records: NK 11-2, JC 6-9. FR .........................9 19 31 43 FL .........................8 19 30 50 Three-pointers: FR 3 (Fiely, E. Lennartz, Nietfeld); FL 2 (Rose, Drees). Records: FL 8-6, FR 10-3. Reserve score: FL 50, FR 21.
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NEW ENGLAND Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives over the middle to score on a one yard run against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.
Patriots in Super Bowl, beat Ravens FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady’s 1-yard touchdown dive held up after the Ravens missed a chance to win, then tie the game in the final seconds, and the New England Patriots are on their way to the Super Bowl. With New England leading by 3 points with 11 seconds left, Billy Cundiff missed a 32yard field goal attempt and the Patriots escaped with a 23-20 win over Baltimore in the AFC championship game on Sunday. Two plays earlier, Joe Flacco’s pass to wide receiver Lee Evans in the end zone was stripped by backup cornerback Sterling Moore. On his touchdown with 11:29 left in the fourth quarter, Brady took a huge hit from Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis, then emphatically spiked the ball as he walked away. Earlier, Brady showed his fire by barking at Lewis following a hard tackle on a 4yard run. Next up as the Patriots chase their fourth Super Bowl trophy in
Brady and coach Bill Belichick’s tenure in New England is the winner of Sunday’s NFC championship game between the Giants and 49ers. The Super Bowl is Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. In their last trip to the big game, the Patriots had an 18-0 record when they were stunned by the Giants four years ago. They won the NFL championship for the 2001, 2003 and 2004 seasons. This time, they had to the Sup Bowl with a 10-game winning streak. Brady’s fifth trip to the Super Bowl will equal John Elway’s achievement with Denver. “We’re going to try to go out and kick some butt in a couple of weeks,” Brady said. Moore’s big play made up for getting victimized for a touchdown that gave Baltimore the lead 17-16. After Cundiff ’s kick hooked left, the Patriots stormed off their sideline in celebration as the chilled crowd roared. The Ravens looked on in disbelief. A three-time NFL champion, Brady didn’t throw for a touchdown for the first time in 36
games, although he did pass for 239 yards. “Well, I (stunk) pretty bad today, but our defense saved us,” Brady said. “I’m going to try to go out and do a better job in a couple of weeks, but I’m proud of this team, my teammates.” Brady needed help not only from Cundiff ’s botched kick in guiding the Patriots (15-3) to their fifth AFC title in 11 seasons, but from New England’s maligned defense. “We stepped up,” Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork said. “We all stepped up big time. Being in this situation is a great moment. You have to cherish this moment.” The Patriots shut down Ray Rice, the league’s total yardage leader, who was limited to 78 yards. Brandon Spikes made a fourthquarter interception of Flacco, who played well before that and threw for two touchdowns. And when the Ravens (13-5) were threatening to score a late touchdown to win their first conference title in 11 years, New England clamped down.
pected “the emotional turmoil of the last few weeks might have played into it.” And Mickey Shuler, who played tight end for Paterno from 1975 to 1977, held his alma mater accountable. “I don’t think that the Penn State that he helped us to become and all the principles and values and things that he taught were carried out in the handling of his situation,” he said. Paterno’s death just under three months following his last victory called to mind another coaching great, Alabama’s Paul “Bear” Bryant, who died less than a month after retiring. “Quit coaching?” Bryant said late in his career. “I’d croak in a week.” Paterno alluded to the remark made by his friend and rival, saying in 2003: “There isn’t anything in my life anymore except my family and my football. I think about it all the time.” The winningest coach in major college football, Paterno roamed the Penn State sidelines for 46 seasons, his thick-rimmed glasses, windbreaker and jet-black sneakers as familiar as the Nittany Lions’ blue and white uniforms. His devotion to what he called “Success with Honor” made Paterno’s fall all the more startling. Happy Valley seemed perfect for him, a place where “JoePa” knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way. With Paterno, character came first, championships second, academics before athletics. He insisted that on-
They were talking on the bench about what can happen if we keep practicing like that. Hopefully, we can continue that.” Brandon Ubel and Bo Spencer had eight points apiece for Nebraska, which had two field-goal droughts of longer than eight minutes. The Huskers, who upset No. 11 Indiana 7069 on Wednesday, were looking for consecutive wins over ranked opponents for the first time since February 2008. They never had a chance, committing a season-high 27
turnovers and shooting a season-low 29.5 percent from the floor. “I don’t think we could have played any worse,” Ubel said. “I don’t think I’ve ever been on a team that’s turned it over 27 times. You play that bad, with that many turnovers against a team like Ohio State, they’re going to make you pay, and that’s what happened.” The Buckeyes took their first double-digit lead 10 minutes into the game, going on a 13-0 run after the first media timeout to erase an 8-5 deficit.
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Joe Paterno field success not come at the expense of graduation rates. But in the middle of his final season, the legend was shattered. Paterno was engulfed in a child sex abuse scandal when a former trusted assistant, Jerry Sandusky, was accused of molesting 10 boys over a 15-year span, sometimes in the football building. Outrage built quickly after the state’s top law enforcement official said the coach hadn’t fulfilled a moral obligation to go to authorities when a graduate assistant, Mike McQueary, reported seeing Sandusky with a young boy in the showers of the football complex in 2002. McQueary said that he had seen Sandusky attacking the child with his hands around the boy’s waist but said he wasn’t 100 percent sure it was intercourse. McQueary described Paterno as shocked and saddened and said the coach told him he had “done the right thing” by reporting the encounter. Paterno waited a day before alerting school officials and never went to the police.
“I didn’t know which way to go … and rather than get in there and make a mistake,” Paterno told The Washington Post in an interview nine days before his death. “You know, (McQueary) didn’t want to get specific,” Paterno said. “And to be frank with you I don’t know that it would have done any good, because I never heard of, of, rape and a man. So I just did what I thought was best. I talked to people that I thought would be, if there was a problem, that would be following up on it.” When the scandal broke in November, Paterno said he would retire following the 2011 season. He also said he was “absolutely devastated” by the abuse case. “This is a tragedy,” he said. “It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” But the university trustees fired Paterno, effective immediately. Graham Spanier, one of the longest-serving university presidents in the nation, also was fired. Paterno was notified by phone, not in person, a decision that board vice chairman John Surma regretted, trustees said. Lanny Davis, the attorney retained by trustees as an adviser, said Surma intended to extend his regrets over the phone before Paterno hung up him. After weeks of escalating criticism by some former players and alumni about a lack of transparency, trustees last week said they fired Paterno in part because he failed a moral obligation to do more in reporting the 2002 allegation.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Ohio State felt right at home in this road game. William Buford scored 15 points, Jared Sullinger and Deshaun Thomas had 14 apiece, and the sixth-ranked Buckeyes blew out Nebraska for the second time this month with a 79-45 victory Saturday night. The 34-point margin was Nebraska’s worst home loss in more than a century. There was a 37point loss to Chicago Central in 1905, but no site was listed in Nebraska records. The Buckeyes (17-3, 5-3) swept their games against Nebraska by a combined 65 points and moved into a three-way tie for first place in the Big Ten with Michigan and Michigan State. Ohio State came to Lincoln with a 2-3 road record, including 1-2 against Big Ten opponents. They weren’t overly sharp, but still were good enough to beat the Huskers (10-9, 2-6) worse than they did in Columbus on Jan. 3, when they won 71-40. “I see this team growing inch by inch, week by week,” coach Thad Matta said. “We’ve got to continue to hammer ‘em. We had three great practices leading into this game.
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