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BY MATTHEW LEE The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered fiery rejoinders Wednesday to Republican critics of the Obama administration’s handling of the deadly attack on a U.S. mission in Benghazi, facing off with lawmakers who included potential 2016 presidential rivals.

At times emotional and frequently combative, Clinton rejected GOP suggestions in two congressional hearings that the administration tried to mislead the country about the Sept. 11 attack that killed Chris Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, and three other Americans.

She insisted the State Department is moving swiftly and aggressively to strengthen security at diplomatic posts worldwide.

In her last formal testimony before Congress as America’s top diplomat — but perhaps not her last time on the political stage — Clinton once again took responsibility for the department’s missteps and failures leading up to the assault. But she also said that requests for more security at the diplomatic mission in Benghazi didn’t reach her desk, and reminded lawmakers that they have a responsibility to fund security-related budget requests.

Three weeks after her release from a New York hospital — admitted for complications See CLINTON/Page 10A

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SECRETARY OF State Hillary Rodham Clinton, testifies on Capitol Hill, Wednesday before Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the deadly September attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.

Botkins Chief given extension man Evans has until July 31 to move to Anna charged in death

BY KATHY LEESE

A Botkins man was arraigned in Shelby County Common Pleas Court Wednesday and entered a plea of not guilty in the June 17 death of a Jackson Center man.

Ryan S. McJunkin, 25, 207 W. Walnut St., Botkins, pleaded not guilty to a second-degree felony charge of aggravated vehicular homicide, as well as two first-degree misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and OVI with a blood-alcohol concentration between 0.11 and 0.238. He was released on his own recognizance.

McJunkin tested for a BAC of 0.195 at the time of the incident.

The incident happened June 17 at 2:28 a.m. at the intersection of Lock Two Road and Wones Road. Shane C. Fetter, 22, of Jackson Center, was a passenger in the vehicle driven by McJunkin, and Fetter reportedly fell out of the vehicle while it was in motion. Fetter was pronounced dead at the scene.

The original crash report states the vehicle, a 1996 Chevy Cavalier, was westbound on Lock Two Road when, for an unknown reason, the passenger door opened and the front seat passenger, Fetter, fell out onto the road, ending up in a ditch.

Two other passengers were See CHARGED/Page 3A

A number of residents addressed council to express ANNA — The Anna Village their displeasure at the idea Council chambers were filled of losing Evans as police chief.

Tuesday night Evans, who was present, faced with residents dismissal for not meeting a rebearing a petiquirement that he move in to tion supporting the village. According to VilPolice Chief lage Solicitor Steve Geise, Scott Evans, under the Ohio Revised Code, who faced losEvans must move to the viling his job due lage unless the council passes to residency isan ordinance allowing him to sues.

Ultilive outside the corporation mately, Evans limits.

Evans was given In an executive session more time to relocate to the held during the meeting, to village. discuss what was described as

department, along with five auxiliary officers. He is paid $44,000 per year. Attending the meeting to support Evans were Eileen Boyer, Rhonda Anderson (wife of the mayor), J.B. Schemmel, Chris Edwards, Kris Edwards, Shawn Egbert, Nancy Stiefel, Julie Rioch and Jim Nolte, a former council member.

Edwards began the discussion by noting Evans has been trying to sell his Washington Township house, but so far without success. He said the chief not only patrols the vilSee CHIEF/Page 10A

City prepares for GOBA visit Planning is officially underway in anticipation of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure arriving in Sidney on June 21st.

In early October the Sidney Visitors Bureau was notified by organizers of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) that Sidney was selected as a daytime visit and overnight stop on their 2013 tour.

“The 2013 tour will focus this year’s route in western Ohio,” said Julie Van Winkle, director of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure. “The expected 2,500 riders will gather on Saturday, June 15 at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana. They will begin cycling on Sunday, June

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discipline of an employee, a deal was reached that allows Evans until July 31 to move to the village. Mayor Bob Anderson said following the meeting that if Evans does not move to the village by that date, “I assume he’ll be released” from his job.

Evans had signed a contract with the village on June 22, 2010, which stipulated he would move to the village. An ordinance was approved on April 26, 2011, extending the deadline to Jan. 19 of this year. Evans is reportedly the only full-time officer with the

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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Kristi L. Rench • John R. Bailey • Donald E. Locker • Dorothy F. Cruikshank • Geraldine J. Meyer

16 covering an average of 50 miles per day. Plans are to overnight in Troy on Sunday and Monday, Greenville on Tuesday, New Bremen on Wednesday and Thursday, and Sidney on Friday. The group returns to Urbana on Saturday, June 22.

“2013 will be the 25th consecutive year for GOBA and this year’s tour is themed, Reunion of the Fittest,” said Winkle.

The tour is owned and organized by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits, a nonprofit organization, for the benefit of bicycle related projects in Ohio. In 2012, 2,000 people from 39 states, the District of Columbia, Japan, Switzerland, ManSee GOBA/Page 10A

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19° 16° For a full weather report, turn to Page 13A.

Today’s thought “All men wish to have truth on their side; but few to be on the side of truth.” — Richard Whately, British theologian (1787-1863) For more on today in history, turn to Page 5A.

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Police log TUESDAY -10:07 p.m.: burglary. Joshua B. Jackson, 240 N. Walnut Ave., told Sidney police a fire safe, $100 in cash and a diamond ring had been stolen from his residence.

-2:00 p.m.: littering.

Brenda Roller, 53, 502 Wilson Ave., was served a summons for littering and depositing garbage.

-11:08 a.m.: warrant. Police arrested Shawn Greer, 29, 5941 North St., Conover, on a court warrant charging contempt and a probation violation.

-10:41 a.m. theft.

June A. Hageman, 110 Foster Ave., reported a radar detector and some change had been stolen from her unlocked vehicle overnight.

-10:14 a.m.: contempt. Police arrested Chad Wilson, 37, no address given, on a warrant charging contempt of court.

-7:18 a.m.: theft.

William Emerson, 114 Foster Ave., reported the theft of a GPS, a backpack, prescription drugs and other items from several vehicles.

Fire, rescue TUESDAY -3:52 p.m.: medical.

Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call in the 900 block of Michigan Street.

-11:46 a.m.: medical.

Paramedics were dispatched to a medical call in the 1100 block of Constitution Avenue.

-5:44 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 100 block of Mercury Court for a medical call.

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Sheriff’s log WEDNESDAY -11:27 a.m.: vandalism. A deputy responded to G & G Machine Technologies LLC, 2506 Fair Road, to investigate a report of vandalism to a vehicle.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -10:22 a.m.: medical.

Fort Loramie Rescue responded to the 9200 block of Ohio 66 for a medical call.

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MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipalt Wednesday morning, assigned Judge Donald Luce fined Marcella R. Ellis, 46, 94 Brooklyn Ave., $150 and costs and sentenced her to 20 days in jail on an assault that was charge amended to disorderly conduct. She may be evaluated for drug/alcohol and mental health purposes in lieu of 10 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the sentence may be reconsidered.

• Nicole L. Dunne, 18, of Troy, was fined $150 and costs on a menacing charge that was amended to disorderly conduct.

• Greg S. Poole, 48, 730 Fourth Ave., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail on a charge of obstructing official business that was amended to disorderly conduct. Jail may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full.

• Aaron J. Lawson, 25, 921 N. Miami Ave., was sentenced to 30 days in jail previously imposed for a probation violation in a disorderly conduct case.

• Billie M. Bliss, 20, 225 Queen St., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 40 hours of community service for driving while under suspension. Community service may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full. She was also fined $25 on a failure to control charge.

Bryan D. Loucao, 46, 1380 Mapleleaf Court, was fined $30 and costs for speeding.

Civil cases Homeowners Insurance Co., Columbus, v.

Chelsie and Dolores Blankenship, 10968 Cinnamon Ridge Lane, lot 32, $6,518.11.

Capital One Bank, Columbus, v. Courtney Jarrrel, 318 Bennett St., $1,138.84.

Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. Albert Wade, 327 Brookburn St., $3,701.07.

Reliable Auto Finance, Wyoming, Mich., v. Misty Howell, 7111 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, $6,500.30.

Midlaqnd Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. Karla L. Pierce, 2231

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Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. Joann Grisez, 4275 State Route 47, Fort Loramie, $6,072.30.

Capital One Bank, Glen Allen, Va., v.

Stephanie D. Strunk, 1608 Park St., $1,297.29.

Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. James Brackney, 210 Cole St., Jackson Center, $1,734.97.

Capital One Bank, Norcross, Ga., v. Chad Matthews, 4538 State Route 29E, $1,257.47.

Discover Bank, Hebron, Ky., v. Paulette Kiernan, 18389 Roettger Road, Botkins, $1,973.35.

Bank, Firstmerit Akron, v. Martin K. Gilmore, 19308 SidneyPlattsville Road, $4,088.47.

Memorial Wilson Hospital v. Kendra B. May, 1201 Long St., Apt. 6, Troy, $1,897.80.

Kettering Anesthesia Associates, Pittsburgh, Pa., v. Byron and Karon Redd, 925 N. Miami Ave., $2,730.40.

Cavalry SPV LLC, Columbus, v. David Campbell, 441 Riverside Drive, $1,771.20.

Wells Fargo Bank, Des Moines, Iowa, v.

Raymond W. Thompson, 634 Carly Lane, $2,152.24.

Dismissals LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, S.C., v.

Danny Owen, 1010 Broadway Ave. Dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff ’s costs.

Memorial Wilson Hospital v. Shanna and James Ferguson Jr., 710 S. Miami Ave. Judgment has been satisfied.

Wilson Care Inc., Sidney, v. Henry and Theresa Fitchpatrick, Box 21, Port Jefferson.

Judgment has been satisfied.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Kerry and Leah Evans, 135 Mound St. Judgment and costs have been paid.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Tammy and Jimmy Murray II, 206 Hall St. Dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff ’s costs.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Raymond Gifford, 1176 Cinnamon Ridge Lane. Judgment has been satisfied.

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Shelby County Treasurer Linda Meininger (left) and Lisa Goble, of Sidney, sort tax bills at the Annex building recently. The tax bills have been mailed to all Shelby County residents.

YMCA accepting applications for scholarships The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA is now accepting applications for the 2013 Lee E. Schauer Memorial Scholarship and the 2013 Jim Lantz Memorial Scholarship. Application packets have been mailed to all area high schools and are also available at the local YMCA. The Schauer scholarship was established by the family and friends of Lee Schauer, a Sidney High School student who died in an accident in 1989, the summer before his senior year.

When this scholarship was established, Lee’s parents were very clear that they wanted the scholarship to ‘make a significant difference’ to the student who received it. Their intent is to reach the ‘average’ student, the one who has great potential, but who is not likely to qualify for traditional academic or athletic scholarships. Criteria for the scholarship are as follows • Must be a collegebound high school senior.

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The

GPA will be used as a qualifying criterion only.

Once an applicant has met this requirement, GPA will no longer be considered.

• Must be a continuous and active member of the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA at least since April 1, 2010 (minimum of three years).

• Must participate in sports and/or fitness activities.

• Must demonstrate commitment to volunteering, and must be able to document that commitment. Greater weight will be given to volunteer service at the YMCA. • Must demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in daily life and be able to articulate how they do that.

• Must demonstrate leadership values.

Applications are also being accepted for the one year nonrenewable $1000 Lantz scholarship established in Jim Lantz’s memory. Criteria include: • Must be a college bound high school senior and a Shelby County resident.

• The minimum GPA

for qualification is 2.5, and after qualification GPA is not a factor.

• YMCA members will receive additional consideration in determination of the winner, but YMCA membership is not a requirement.

• Applicants must commitdemonstrate ment to community service as a volunteer, with additional credit for volunteer services at the YMCA. • Need will also be a factor considered in evaluation of applicants.

• Applicants must also demonstrate leadership qualities and exemplify Christian values Deadline for both scholarships is April 5.

All applications should be returned to the YMCA, 300 E. Parkwood St., Sidney, OH. All applications will be reviewed by respective selection committees, and finalists for the Schauer Scholarship will be invited for an interview on April 18, while finalists for the Lantz Scholarship will interview on April 23. Questions may be directed to Elizabeth Grace at 4929622 or egrace@sidneyymca.org.

Foundation begins campaign NEW BREMEN — The New Bremen Education Foundation has opened its 2013 fundraising campaign to generate scholarship money for New Bremen High School graduates.

In 2012 the foundation awarded 83 scholarships totaling $73,200.

Individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to consider contributions.

The amount of each contribution may re-

main confidential; however the names of all donors will be released during graduation scholarship presentations, unless otherwise requested.

Two types of donation are available. The first is an annual contribution, all of which is distributed as scholarship monies to this year’s recipients. Donors of large sums of cash, stocks, or bonds may specify their gift as a perpetual dona-

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The names of individuals or groups who make perpetual donations are included on the donor list each year.

Groups or individuals interested in contributing may contact Jeff McCollum, Foundation treasurer, at First National Bank, (419) 6292761, before April 15. All contributions are tax deductible.

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DEATH NOTICES

John R. Bailey PIQUA — John R. Bailey, 88, of Piqua, died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Piqua Manor.

Graveside services with military honors will be conducted Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. by Arrangements Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

Donald E. Locker PIQUA – Donald E. Locker, 75, of Piqua, died at 3:59 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

A service to honor his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

Dorothy Frances Cruikshank PIQUA — Dorothy Frances Cruikshank, 80, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 26, at 12 p.m. at Miami Memorial Park in Covington.

Arrangements provided by Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

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Geraldine J. Meyer VAN WERT — Geraldine J. Meyer, 87, of Van Wert, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at 9:40 a.m. at Van Wert Manor.

She was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Auglaize County, the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Cochlin) Yinger. She married Urban J. Meyer and he preceded her in death Nov. 9, 1987.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Karen (Ken) Stanley, of Van Wert; a sister, Twilah (Al) Eubanks, of Urbana; a sister-in-law Lois Yinger, of Wapakoneta; a grandchild, Stacy (Paul) Burns, of Orlando, Fla.; and great-grandchildren, Michael and Elsie Burns.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ralph E. Meyer; brothers Roland and Billy Yinger; a sister, Alice Tangeman; and a sister who died in infancy.

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supplies have increased significantly. He also recommended the park committee seek estimates for lights around the walking track, facilities to help handicapped persons access the ball diamond concessions and restrooms and other park improvements.

Jeff Clevenger, wastewater treatment plant operator reported he had received estimates ranging from $592 to $2,875 to replace the monitor alarm/call system, plus installation costs of $42 an hour. He has ordered the sensor phone system from Mike Bender Electric.

He also said the plant’s 35 amp fuses need to be replaced with 30 amp ones to avoid blowouts, one of which damaged the plant’s blower No. 1. Clevenger also reported the cost for BODs and suspended solids tests for 2012 was $6,000. He told joint sewer board members he will be able to save about $4,000 by running the tests in-house.

Suspending the three-reading rule, council also enacted ordinances adopting the Ohio Revised Code as official guide to all village business and adopting American Legal Publishing’s Ohio Basic Code, 2013 edition.

‘Fish McBites’ added to menu

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She retired in 1987 after 21 years of service with Kennedy Kit Manufacturing in Van Wert.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Monday at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Loramie Valley Cemetery in Botkins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the U.S. Autism and Asperger Association.

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— COVINGTON Kristi L. Rench, 55, of Covington, died at 4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday at Gospel Baptist Church, Greenville.

Arrangements are by Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, Piqua.

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Usually death notices and/or obituaries are submitted via the family’s funeral home, although in some cases a family may choose to submit the information directly.

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s used the Dollar Menu to help lift its profit in the latest quarter.

Now the world’s biggest hamburger chain is turning to a pipeline of new menu items to boost slumping sales, starting with “Fish McBites.”

The Oak Brook, Ill.-based company is betting that it will be able to beat back intensifying competition and economic pressures with the lineup, which executives said includes new burgers, chicken entrees and breakfast offerings that are performing well in test markets. The Fish McBites, which will come in three sizes and use the same Alaskan pollock used in the Filet-O-Fish, are set to be launched as a limited-time addition in February.

The stepped up offerings come after McDonald’s managed to eke out a higher profit for the Octoberto-December period with a series of short-term maneuvers, such as touting its Dollar Menu, pushing back the two-week availability of its popular McRib to the second half of December when sales comparisons from a year-ago were tougher, and urging franchisees to stay open on Christmas.

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in the vehicle, in the back seat at the time of the incident — Desiree Lopez, 29, 617 Jackson

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Spitter going to prison Elisabeth V. Young, 19, no address listed, was sentenced in Shelby County Common P l e a s C o u r t T u e s d ay to nine months in prison, after enYoung tering guilty pleas to two counts of harassment with a bodily substance.

Young was convicted for spitting on Cathy E. and Lew Boetigger

Warbington, corrections officers, while in custody at the Shelby County Jail Aug. 30.

She was sentenced to nine months in prison on each of the two counts, to run concurrently, and was ordered to pay restitution of $2,453.35 plus costs.

Young originally pleaded not guilty to the two counts but then on Jan. 4 entered a guilty plea, based on an agreement with the state to not bring charges against her for a more recent similar incident at the Shelby County Jail.

Arraignments held in Common Pleas Court In Shelby County Common Pleas Court Wednesday, Brittani S. Lloyd, 25, 426 Elm St., pleaded not guilty to a charge of felonious assault, a second-degree felony. Her bond of $25,000, posted in municipal court, was continued.

According to her indictment, on Jan. 15, she attempted to cause physical harm to Adrian Franklin using a motor vehicle.

• Westley P. Whittington, 23, 734 Foraker Ave., entered a plea of not guilty to one count of possession of drugs and one count of possession of criminal tools, both fifth-degree felonies. His posted $5,000 bond was continued.

According to his indictment, on Dec. 31, he was was found in possession of heroin and pill capsules used for its transportation or use.

• Misty L. King, 31, 514 W. North St., pleaded not guilty to one count of receiving stolen property and one count of forgery, both fifth-degree felonies. She was released on her own recognizance.

According to her indictment, on Aug. 31 she possessed personal checks belonging to Theresa Jones and passed a check with a forged signature to purchase merchandise.

• Billy Joe Cox, 33, 1961 Lindsey Road, had a plea of not guilty entered on his behalf to one count of trafficking in harmful intoxicants, a fifth-degree felony. His bond of $2,500 was continued.

According to his indictment, on Oct. 26, he dispensed or distributed a leafy vegetation, known chemically as 5FAKB48. The grand jury further specified that he illegally obtained $880 in the course of selling the substance.

• Azel L. Zimmer, 27, 3855 Mills Road, Hous-

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ton, pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft, a fifth-degree felony. She was released on her own recognizance. According to her indictment, from July through October, she stole money on several occasions from her employer, the American Legion, totaling more than $1,000 but less than $7,500.

• Cory L. Devor, 25, 101-1 Meadow Drive, Botkins, had a plea of not guilty entered on his behalf, in absence of counsel, to a charge of theft, a fifth-degree felony.

According to his indictment, he sold a 2008 black Mortiz gooseneck trailer to Christopher L. Freewalt for $1,400, while not being the owner of the trailer. His posted bond was continued.

• Justin L. Dwyer, 29, 624 Arrowhead Drive, entered a plea of not guilty to a third-degree felony charge of burglary. Bond was set at $10,000.

According to his indictment, on Jan. 4, he trespassed into the residence of Brian Duff, at 628 Arrowhead Drive.

• Jeremy S. Stanley, 34, 624 Arrowhead Drive, entered a plea of not guilty to a third-degree felony charge of burglary, and bond was set at $10,000. He is codefendant with Dwyer.

Speedway station sold Schafer Oil Company of Fort Loramie has purchased the Speedway gas station at 525 E. North St. in Sidney.

The station will close Friday and reopen Jan. 30 as a Marathon Oil station.

New owner Tom Schafer said Thursday Alice Scott, will continue to manage the North Street store and that cur-

rent staff will be retained.

Shafer said the station, during its closure, will be remodeled, including installation of new pay-at-the pump gasoline dispensers and Marathon signage.

Schafer Oil owns and operates 13 service stations in western Ohio, including the Marathon gas station at 2190 Fair Road in Sidney.

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Judge weighs whether Judge to deadbeat dad: to keep rape trial open Have no more kids OHIO

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ELYRIA (AP) — A deadbeat father who owes $97,000 in child support must avoid having more children until he can support the four he has, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Judge James Walther in Lorain County ruled in the child-support case against Asim Taylor, 35, of Elyria, who pleaded guilty.

The judge said the order would be lifted if Taylor pays the overdue support.

His attorney, Douglas Merrill, said the ruling was overreaching and violates Taylor’s rights.

“The only way he can ensure not impregnating a woman is not to have sex and I don’t believe the court has the ability to do that,” Merrill said.

Merrill said he plans an appeal based on an Ohio Supreme Court ruling that overturned a similar order that focused on the mechanism for paying up.

In the 2004 ruling out of Medina County, the high court said the no-children order was too broad because it did not provide a mechanism for the defendant to regain his right to procreate by paying overdue support.

Referee will intervene in duct-taped students case

BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS The Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — The state attorney general says the trial of two high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl should be closed to the public to protect her, a sentiment supported by the accuser, her parents and one of the defendants.

News organizations including The Associated Press lined up on the other side of the debate Wednesday, arguing that openness is the best way to ensure public confidence in the proceedings.

Judge Thomas Lipps is set to hold a hearing Friday to take testimony from both sides, then decide. The judge has already rejected a request to try the two players separately.

The football players

are accused of attacking the girl twice after an alcohol-fueled party in mid-August in Steubenville in far eastern Ohio. Three other students who witnessed the attack but weren’t charged are expected to testify at next month’s trial. The girl attends a different high school across the river in West Virginia.

The girl and her parents want the trial closed to keep evidence that a judge might rule inadmissible from becoming public, their attorney argued in a court filing Tuesday. That could include “harmful” and “legally non-relevant” evidence, said attorney Robert Fitzsimmons.

Keeping the hearing closed will also protect the girl, who has maintained her anonymity through the proceedings,

AKRON (AP) — A referee is going to hear the case of a northeast Ohio teacher who may be fired over an allegation that she posted a Facebook photo of her students with their mouths covered with duct tape.

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is trying to fire Melissa Cairns, a middle-school math teacher. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that the teachers’ union on Tuesday filed a request for a referee, who will then make a recommendation to the school board.

The district says the photo, posted on Cairn’s personal Facebook page, showed some of her students with duct tape across their mouths. The caption read: “Finally found a way to get them to be ELMWOOD PLACE (AP) — If quiet!!!”

Cairns told WEWS-TV that posting the photo you feel the need for speed, better steer clear of this Cincinnati-area was “stupid and not well thought out.” village.

Since installing two traffic cameras that record vehicle speed in September, Elmwood Place has been issuing citations at a rapid pace: 6,600 in the first month, or three times the number of village STEUBENVILLE residents, with a reported $1.5 (AP) — An eastern Ohio million in fines overall so far. couple pleaded guilty to It’s not unusual for newly inpunishing their three stalled traffic cameras to anger children by forcing them people when they first open their into plastic storage boxes mail to find photos, citation and a sealed with duct tape notice of the fine. But the blitz of and only a square cut in $105 citations has roiled this ecothe top for air. nomically struggling village for A prosecutor said the J. Taylor S. Taylor months.

There have been petition children, ages 5, 6 and 8, drives, a councilman’s asking the were crammed into the boxes as punishment June 16 at the family home mayor to resign, calls on Facebook in Steubenville while the parents went to the gro- and other social media to boycott cery store and left two uncles at home with them. A the village, and a lawsuit that alfriend of the family arrived at the house, got the leges violations of constitutional rights. children out of the boxes and contacted police.

Arguments in the lawsuit are Their father, James Taylor, pleaded guilty Tuesscheduled to resume Thursday in day to two counts of child endangerment and one count of unlawful restraint. The plea deal calls for Hamilton County court.

“It’s just a money grab,” said a year in jail. His wife, Samantha Taylor, the children’s stepmother, pleaded guilty to the same David Downs, one of the plaincharges and likely will serve two years of probation. tiffs. “They did it all wrong. I unThe clerk’s office said a sentencing date for the derstand they’re hurting for money, but this is the wrong way pair has not been set.

The two uncles pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint and were sentenced to a year of probation.

Prosecutors said they helped put the children in the boxes, with one of them cutting the air holes.

Fitzsimmons said.

“Closure will help to preserve that anonymity,” Fitzsimmons wrote.

The Associated Press generally doesn’t identity people who say they are the victims of sexual assault.

Attorney General Mike DeWine, whose office is prosecuting the case, said Wednesday that he has met with the girl and she’s “doing OK.” “We’re dealing with a 16-year-old victim,” DeWine said. “It’s difficult enough for her to testify without testifying in front of the whole world.”

DeWine also said the girl will testify even if the trial remains open.

News organizations arguing to keep the hearing open say the case is already subject to speculation it won’t be

fully investigated and prosecuted because it involves the city’s popular football team.

“Closure of these proceedings would only intensify these concerns and fan the flames of any perception that the allegations will not be handled properly,” said attorney Columbus Kevin Shook in his filing on behalf of the AP, ABC, CNN, CBS News, The New York Times and WEWS-TV. The lawyer for defendant Ma’Lik Richmond wants the trial closed out of concern that intense publicity and social media commentary could lead to witness intimidation. The attorney, Walter Madison, cited threats he said were made by the hacker-activist group Anonymous to retaliate against people perceived as helping his client.

$1M-plus speeding ticket blitz rolls Ohio village

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to get it.”

Downs has owned St. Bernard Polishing Co. for 25 years. His small business sits just yards from a camera that sits where the speed limit drops to 25 mph from 35 mph. Big companies including consumer products maker Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE:PG) and jams maker J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) have facilities nearby. Police say as many as 18,000 vehicles a day pass through the one-third-squaremile village, many of them on their way to an Interstate 75 ramp.

Downs said one of his longtime customers has already vowed not to return after getting speeding citations, and other customers are angry.

Another plaintiff is the Rev. Chau Pham, whose Our Lady of Lavang Catholic Community Church had some 70 parishioners — more than half — get ticketed the day of a Sunday service in September. The church says the cameras have scared away a third of its Vietnamese congregation, most of whom come from out of town.

There’s no argument that Elm-

wood Place can use the money.

Median household income is less than two-thirds of Ohio’s statewide figure of some $48,000; poverty rates are higher; and housing values are well below statewide averages.

Police Chief William Peskin said when he joined the force in 1998, there were nine full-time officers. Now, he said, he is the only one, with auxiliary officers helping.

There wasn’t enough manpower to deal with the speeding issue that caused alarm after a pedestrian was killed and two children were injured, he said, and village officials were looking for possible solutions when they began talks with Optotraffic.

The Lanham, Md.-based company is one of several U.S. firms in the traffic camera business. It provides and services the cameras, mails citations and handles other administrative tasks in return for 40 percent of the ticket revenue. With many local governments facing budget squeezes, automated traffic cameras are an enforcement option that allows police officers to be deployed for other crime fighting.

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“Obviously our caucus has concern about any expansion of that program simply because of the expenses,” Batchelder told reporters. “It’s just huge, and so we’re going to have to spend time doing research and so forth.”

Ohio had been among the 26 states that had challenged the federal law. And the state’s voters overwhelming snubbed the overhaul’s mandated coverage in a largely symbolic referendum in 2011.

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COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A gossip website operator defended himself Wednesday against a defamation lawsuit by arguing that a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader featured in posts on the site is a public figure.

Hooman Karamian, who goes by the name Nik Richie, testified in a northern Kentucky courtroom that cheerleader Sarah Jones was on national television and participated in community events because of the high-profile job. Public figures trying to prove defamation have a higher burden than people who aren’t in the public eye.

Richie, 33, also said his Scottsdale, Ariz.-based website, thedirty.com, is similar to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in the way it features user content.

Richie has said the two posts cited in Jones’ lawsuit included text and photos submitted by people who knew her.

“My position is freedom of speech, and people are entitled to their own opinion,” Richie testified. “This is America.”

Jones, a onetime teacher who pleaded guilty to having sex with her 17-year-old former student, is suing Richie and the website over two posts in 2009 that were unrelated to her relationship with the teen.

Her attorney, Eric Deters, is arguing that the posts tarnished her reputation as a teacher and Bengals cheerleader before she ever had a relationship with the teen, causing her severe emotional distress.

COLUMBUS (AP) — The leader of the Ohio House said Wednesday his fellow Republicans have concerns about the expense of expanding Medicaid, though he has yet to discuss with them whether the state should increase Medicaid coverage under the federal health care law.

Republican Gov. John Kasich is expected to decide soon whether Ohio should opt for the Medicaid expansion under the federal health care law known as the Affordable Care Act. The governor plans to make the decision known when he unveils his two-year state budget proposal on Feb. 4.

Should Kasich go for the expansion, the GOPcontrolled Legislature would have to approve it.

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NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2013.

There are 341 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 2003, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security officially opened as its head, Tom Ridge, was sworn in. (Creation of the new Cabinet agency was the largest government reorganization in more than 50 years, a response to the Sept. 11 attacks and the threat of further terror.)

On this date: • In 1813, the Royal Philharmonic Society was formed in London.

• In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, a discovery that led to the gold rush of ‘49.

• In 1908, the Boy Scouts movement began in England under the aegis of Robert Baden-Powell.

• In 1942, the Roberts Commission placed much of the blame for America’s lack of preparedness for Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel and Lt. Gen. Walter C. Short, the Navy and Army commanders.

• In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill concluded a wartime conference in Casablanca, Morocco.

• In 1961, a U.S. Air Force B-52 crashed near Goldsboro, N.C., dropping its payload of two nuclear bombs, neither of which went off; three crew members were killed.

• In 1963, a U.S. Air Force B-52 on a training mission crashed into Elephant Mountain in Maine after encountering turbulence and losing its vertical stabilizer; seven of the nine crew members were killed.

• In 1965, Winston Churchill died in London at age 90.

• In 1978, a nuclear-powered Soviet satellite, Cosmos 954, plunged through Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated, scattering radioactive debris over parts of northern Canada.

• In 1987, gunmen in Lebanon kidnapped educators Alann Steen, Jesse Turner, Robert Polhill and Mitheleshwar Singh. (All were eventually released.)

• In 1989, confessed serial killer Theodore Bundy was executed in Florida’s electric chair.

• In 1993, retired Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall died in Bethesda, Md., at age 84.

OUT OF THE BLUE He was a polite vandal LONDON (AP) — A British professor who specializes in cities and urban life has been convicted of damaging luxury cars with graffiti that was surprisingly polite.

Stephen Graham was found guilty Friday of using a screwdriver to scrawl inoffensive words such as “very silly,” “really wrong” and “arbitrary” into the paintwork of vehicles including a Mercedes, an Audi, and a Volvo.

Prosecutors said the spree caused 18,000 pounds ($29,000) in damage.

Graham, who teaches at Newcastle University in northeast England, pleaded guilty to criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court.

Graham’s lawyer said the 47-year-old academic had no recollection of his August vandalism spree.

Graham previously blamed a bad reaction to alcohol, antibiotics and prescription drugs for his behavior.

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Debt crisis averted But, spring fight still ahead

BY DAVID ESPO The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Retreating with a purpose, Republicans sped legislation through the House on Wednesday to avert the imminent threat of a government default but pointing the way to a springtime budget struggle with President Barack Obama over Medicare, farm subsidies and other benefit programs.

The current legislation, which cleared the House on a bipartisan vote of 285-144, would permit Treasury borrowing to exceed the limit of $16.4 trillion through May 18.

As it passed, Speaker John Boehner pledged that Republicans would quickly draft a budget that would wipe out deficits in a decade, and he challenged Democrats to do the same.

The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to approve the debt bill as early as Friday or perhaps next week. The White House welcomed the

legislation rather than face the threat of a first-ever default at the dawn of the president’s second term in the White House, and spokesman Jay Carney pointedly noted a “fundamental change” in strategy by the GOP. House Republicans cast the bill as a way to force the Senate to draft a budget for the first time in four years, noting that if either house fails to do so, its members’ pay would be withheld. They called the bill “no budget, no pay,’” a slogan if not a statement of fact, since lawmakers would be entitled to collect their entire salaries at the end of the Congress with or without a budget in place.

With polls showing their public support eroding, the Republicans jettisoned, for now at least, an earlier insistence that they would allow no additional borrowing unless Obama and the Democrats agreed to dollar-for-dollar federal spending cuts in exchange.

The average American fam-

ily “can’t buy everything they want every day; they have to make tough choices. It’s time to make Congress make the same choices,” said Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., underscoring the new Republican rallying cry.

Rep. Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin lawmaker who will be responsible for drafting the budget for Republicans, said Congress has “a moral obligation” to prevent a debt crisis that he said will hit hardest at seniors and others who depend on government the most.

As chairman of the House Budget Committee, Ryan will take the lead role in crafting a blueprint expected to rely heavily on savings from benefit programs. The budget he wrote last year before being picked as the party’s vice presidential candidate was to take two decades to achieve balance.

Ryan’s 10-year-budget task will be eased in part by higher tax revenues resulting from the Jan. 1 expiration of a twoyear payroll tax cut, and in

part from an anticipated $600 billion generated by raising rates on upper incomes. But given the sheer size of annual deficits in the $1 trillion range, it will be impossible to meet his goal without taking large savings from benefit programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, farm and student loan subsidies, the federal retirement program and more.

House Democrats made no attempt to defend the Senate’s failure to draft a budget over the past three years, instead saying a mere fourmonth extension in the debt limit would not give business and the financial markets the certainty that is necessary for the economy to grow more quickly.

Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, his party’s senior Budget Committee member, said the good news was, “Republicans have finally recognized the government must pay its bills. … The bad news is they only want to do it for three months.”

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ON ONE of the coldest days of the year, ice fishermen brave the cold on Bush Lake in Holly, Mich., Wednesday. A bitter cold snap continues to grip Michigan, forcing school closures and prompting warming centers to extend hours for those most at risk.

Deep freeze continues PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A teeth-chattering cold wave with subzero temperatures is expected to keep its icy grip on much of the eastern U.S. into the weekend before seasonable temperatures bring relief.

A polar air mass blamed for multiple deaths in the Midwest moved into the Northeast on Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue wind chill warnings across upstate New York and northern New England and creating problems for people still trying to rebound from Superstorm Sandy.

In a storm-damaged neighborhood near the beach on New York City’s Staten Island, people who haven’t had heat in their homes since the late October storm took refuge in tents set up by aid workers. The tents were equipped with propane heaters, which were barely keeping up with the cold, and workers were providing sleeping bags and blankets for warmth.

Eddie Saman is sleeping in one of the tents because the gaping hole in the roof of his home has rendered it uninhabitable. Heat has been restored to the house, but much of it escapes through the hole.

“It’s very cold,” Saman said, “and mainly I sleep here next to the heater here.”

In northern New Hampshire, a man who crashed his snowmobile while going over a hill on Tuesday and spent a “bitterly cold night”

injured and alone on a trail died on Wednesday, the state’s Fish and Game Department said. Friends who went looking for John Arsenault, of Shelburne, when he didn’t show up for work found him unconscious Wednesday morning, and he died later at a hospital, authorities said.

The Canadian air mass that arrived in the Upper Midwest over the weekend forced schools to close, delayed commuter trains and subways and kept plumbers busy with frozen pipes. In Pennsylvania, officials at a park on Lake Erie warned visitors to stay off hollow “ice dunes” forming along the shore because of the danger of frigid water underneath. A ski resort in New Hampshire shut down Wednesday because of unsafe ski conditions: a predicted wind chill of 48 degrees below zero.

The coldest temperatures were expected Wednesday and Thursday, after which conditions should slowly moderate before returning to normal, said John Koch, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service regional headquarters in Bohemia, N.Y. For the most part, temperatures have been around 10 to 15 degrees below normal, with windy conditions making it feel colder, he said.

In northern Maine, the temperature dipped to as low as 36 below zero Wednesday morning. The weather service was calling for wind chills as low as minus 45.

Hopes for peace raised in Israel JERUSALEM (AP) — The unexpectedly strong showing by a new centrist party in Israel’s parliamentary election has raised hopes of a revival of peace talks with Palestinians that have languished for four years under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Political newcomer Yair Lapid, the surprise kingmaker, is already being courted by a weakened Netanyahu, who needs his support to form a ruling coalition. Lapid has said he will not sit in the government unless the peace process is restarted.

But following a campaign

in which the Palestinian issue was largely ignored, it remains unclear how hard Lapid will push the issue in what could be weeks of coalition talks with Netanyahu.

Tuesday’s election ended in a deadlock, with Netanyahu’s hard-line religious bloc of allies and the rival bloc of centrist, secular and Arab parties each with 60 seats, according to near-complete official results. Opinion polls had universally forecast a majority of seats going to the right-wing bloc.

While Netanyahu, as head of the largest single party in parliament, is poised to re-

main prime minister, it appears impossible for him to cobble together a majority coalition without reaching across the aisle.

Lapid, whose Yesh Atid — or There is a Future — captured 19 seats, putting it in second place, is the most likely candidate to join him.

In a gesture to Netanyahu, Lapid said there would not be a “blocking majority,” in which opposition parties prevent the prime minister from forming a government. The comment virtually guarantees that Netanyahu will be prime minister, with Lapid a major partner.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is lifting its ban on women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after generations of limits on their service, defense officials said Wednesday.

The changes, set to be announced Thursday by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, will not happen overnight. The services must now develop plans for allowing women to seek the combat positions, a senior military official said.

Some jobs may open as soon as this year, while assessments for others, such as special operations forces, including Navy SEALS and the Army’s Delta Force, may take longer. The services will have until January 2016 to make a case to that some positions should remain closed to women.

The groundbreaking move recommended by the Joint Chiefs of Staff overturns a 1994 rule prohibiting women from being assigned to smaller ground combat units.

Officials briefed The Associated Press on the changes on condition of anonymity so they could speak ahead of the official announcement.

There long has been opposition to putting women in combat, based on questions of whether they have the necessary strength and stamina for certain jobs, or whether their presence might hurt unit cohesion.

But as news of Panetta’s expected order got out, members of Congress, including the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., announced their support.

“It reflects the reality of 21st century military operations,” Levin said.

Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, who will be the top Republican on the Armed Services panel, said, however, that he does not believe this will be a broad opening of combat roles for women because there are practical barriers that have to be overcome in order to protect the safety and privacy of all members of the military.

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This Evening • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., offers Babies, Books and Blocks for babies 12 months through 3 1/2 years and their parents or caregivers at 6 p.m.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Emmons Conference Room at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. For more information, call Lu Ann Presser at 497-6542.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.

Friday Morning • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., hosts Tales for Twos for children 24 months through 3 1/2 years and their parents or caregivers at 9:30 a.m.

• A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.

• The New Knoxville Community Library hosts story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

• Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., offers Preshcool Storytime for children 3 1/2-5 and their parents or caregivers, at 10:30 a.m.

Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited.

Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

Saturday Morning • Temperance 73 Masonic Lodge hosts a recycling event at the Sidney Transfer Station from 8 a.m. to noon.

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Lockington, 9 to 11 a.m.

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Pasco, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., offers Legos at the Library program for families with children 4 through fifth grade from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959.

• Catholic Adult Singles Club meets for a house party in Coldwater. For information, call (419) 6788691.

• The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club “Checkmates” meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Sunday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

• The Shelby County Junior Leaders Club, for youth 13-18, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Office on Fair Road. For information, call 295-2665.

Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at the Sidney Moose Lodge. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Deb Barga at 492-3167.

Monday Evening

Square dancing to highlight Christian Academy homecoming Christian Academy School’s 2013 homecoming games will take place Friday in the gymnasium.

The varsity girls will play at 6 p.m. and the varsity boys, at 7:30 p.m. against Grand Lake Christian School.

The crowning of the queen and king will precede the Christian Academy School varsity boys’ basketball game.

King candidates are Cody Meadors, son of Catherine Meadors, and Andrew Ditmer, son of Sheryl and Mark Ditmer.

Queen candidates are Alexis Deitz, daughter of Paul and the late

The students at the Cooperative Learning Center (CLC) recently were treated to a holiday meal at Dona Cata, a local Mexican restaurant.

For the past 14 years, Ron and Carol Leckey, of Sidney, have hosted a Christmas gathering for students at the CLC. The holiday tradition was started through a cooperative effort by the Leckeys and Gary Reed, the former juvenile court liaison for Sidney and Shelby County Schools.

While the location of the lunch has varied over the years, the message has remained the same: “The students at

Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

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.

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ter of Patti and Dan Ford. The junior attendants are Aaron Maxwell, son of Jill and the late James Maxwell, and Carrie Blust, daughter of Amy and Jeff Blust.

Crowning the 2013 king and queen will be the 2012 homecoming king, David Wilcox, and queen, Holly Spencer.

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are sponsored by the Christian Academy Student Council.

This “Western” homecoming weekend will conclude with a homecoming formal evening Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

The seventh through 12th grades will enjoy a meal, auction of prizes and square dancing to go along with the western theme.

the CLC have some exceptional people who believe in them and want them to feel special.”

“Ron and Carol truly care about these students,” said Amy Simindinger, current juvenile court liaison. “It was incredibly touching to watch them talk with the students and be truly interested in them personally — their goals, challenges and what they want for the future.

“The students look forward to this lunch every year. They dress up, and enjoy talking with the Leckeys about school, their families and their lives. They formed a line at Ron and

Carol’s table so they could each tell them thanks for the special day. ” After lunch, the Leckeys returned to the school building and handed out bags to the students, stocked with treats, scarves and personal care items.

The gathering was also attended by Cooperative Learning Center staff; Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge William Zimmerman and his probation staff; Heather Neer, Shelby County Educational Service Center superintendent; as well as the past and current juvenile court liaisons.

“We greatly appreciate the support the Leckeys have given to the students at the CLC,” Neer said. “It is wonderful to see people give selflessly of themselves, and provide support and encouragement to our students.”

The CLC is a program of the Shelby County Educational Service Center. The CLC provides educational and social services to students in grades kindergarten through 12 who benefit from a more intensive, personalized approach to education.

The CLC also works with students on credit recovery.

Have a social life while he’s in London DR. WALthat he doesn’t LACE: Dave want me to go and I are both out with guys.

15 and have He thinks that been seeing after university each other for (we both want more than seven to be teachers) months. I truly we will get marbelieve that I ried. love him. He My parents ’Tween tells me that he think that even loves me very 12 & 20 if I did wind up much. with Dave as a Dr. Robert Last week husband, I Wallace Dave gave me should have a very depressing news. social life that would inThe company his father clude boys and that works for is being trans- Dave should also enjoy ferred to London. Dave the company of English said he wasn’t sure how girls. long his family would be I do love Dave and in England, but his fa- would have no problem ther suspects it will be at being loyal to him for least three years. That three years. I also trust means that Dave will him completely that he graduate from a high would be loyal to me. school in England, but Honest, Dr. Wallace, we he will return to Okla- are like Romeo and homa City and enroll in Juliet.

Oklahoma University. I Please tell us what we also plan to attend OU should do. If we were when I graduate. married, we would be Dave said that he had true to each other. no interest in going out We are not married, with English girls and but all we lack is a ring

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MEGHAN: I agree with your parents. You will need a social life, which includes enjoying the company of the opposite sex. Without a full social life, you won’t grow as a person. To sit and dream of Dave for three long years would be a total waste of your time and his. Maybe the two of you really are meant for each other. If that’s the case, the two of you will survive the separation. But I do not recommend that a 15-year-old have an attachment to a boyfriend that is so intense it precludes normal social development.

DR. WALLACE: I’m 15, and the guy I really cared for broke up with me to date another girl.

This has really upset me.

I feel depressed and in need of a real ego boost.

It’s a terrible feeling to be dumped. What can I

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Indeed, use the pain you feel as an opportunity to broaden your horizons. Get involved in something new — volunteer work or some activity at school. The more you put yourself out there, the sooner you’ll meet the person who will make you realize breaking up with the guy was the luckiest day of your life.

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FRIDAY • The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert of Broadway favorites, featuring soloists Nicole Parker and Laura Woyasz tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. Tickets: $23-$76 at (937) 228-3630 or online at www.daytonphilharmonic.org.

• The Outdoor Sports, Lake and Cabin Show at the Fort Wayne, Ind., Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., runs today through Sunday. Fishing and duck calling contests for children, exhibits, and more.

• The Southern Fried Chicks Comedy Tour plays Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy, at 8 p.m. $12-25 at Tickets: www.hobartarena.com or (937) 339-2911.

• The University of Dayton Theatre Department presents “The American Dream” and “Zoo Story” at 8 p.m. today through Sunday in the Kennedy Union Boll Theatre on campus. Tickets: $7-$12 at (937) 2292545.

• The University of Dayton ArtStreet Friday Film Series presents “They Live,” a cult-classic, horror/sci-fi film, at 8 p.m. at ArtStreet, Lawnview Avenue and Kiefaber Street, on campus. Free.

For information, call (937) 229-5101.

SATURDAY • The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, presents the Russian Duo, a piano/balalaika duet, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Free.

For information, call (937) 339-0457.

• The Darke County Center for the Arts presents “The Iron Man of the Mask,” a concert by “Phantom of the Opera” star Franc D’Ambrosio at 8 p.m. in the Versailles Performing Arts Center, 280 Marker Road, Versailles. Tickets: $20 at (937) 547-0908 or online at www.centerforarts.net.

• The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main Ave., Troy, offers a class, “First Steps in Machine Sewing,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $65.

Take a lunch. To register, call (937) 339-0497 or

visit the website, www.troyhayner.org.

• The National AfroAmerican Museum, 1350 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, re-opens its doors today to reveal the first phase of its year-and-ahalf-long renovation. Patrons are invited to grand opening events from noon to 4 p.m. featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony, speeches from local dignitaries, guided tours and musical entertainment.

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• The Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 State Route 118 S., Van Wert, presents the Rippingtons, a contemporary jazz band, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17$32 at www.npacvw.org or (419) 238-6722.

SUNDAY • The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Ensemble Excellence,” a concert of music by Handel, Britten and Bach, at 3 p.m. in the Dayton Masonic Center. Free ice cream following the performance. Tickets: $14$24 at (937) 228-3630 or online at www.daytonphilharmonic.org.

• The Darke County Center for the Arts presents the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s production of “Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook,” at 2 p.m. in the Versailles Performing Arts Center, 280 Marker Road, Versailles. Tickets: $5 at (937) 547-0908, Readmore’s Hallmark in downtown Greenville, Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles, online at www.centerforarts.net and at the door.

• The University of Dayton presents “Remembrance and Beyond: The Anahata Music Project, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on campus.

The event is part of the United Nations International Day of Commemoration in memory of victims of the Holocaust.

For information, call (937) or visit 229-2787 http://artsseries.udayton.edu.

• The University of Dayton presents the Ordonez-Wittberg Classical

Guitar Duo in concert in the Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center on campus, 300 College Park, Dayton, at 3 p.m. Free. Park in Lot C (also free). For information, call (937) 229-3936.

• The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn hosts members of the Cincinnati Reds organization from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips, broadcaster and former pitcher Chris Welsh, minor league catcher Tucker Barnhart, Assistant General Manager Bob Miller and mascot Gapper are scheduled to appear. For information, visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

MONDAY • The Darke County Park District offers a winter full moon hike at 6 p.m. at Eidson Woods Preserve, Ohio 502 W. and Union City-Palestine Road, near Greenville.

Leashed dogs are welcome. (937) 548-0165 or visit www.darkecountyparks.org.

• The New Bremen Public Library offers Drive In Movie Family Night at 6:30 p.m.

• The Tweens Knitting group, for young people in fifth grade and older, meets at the New Knoxville Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m.

• Children in kindergarten and first grade can make an after-school craft from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster.

Advance registration is required.

TUESDAY • The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, presents cellist Frank Cox and Friends in concert at 7:30 p.m. Free. (937) 339-0457.

JAN. 31 • The University of Dayton presents Genghis Barbie, a French horn quartet, in concert at 10:30 a.m. in the Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center on campus, 300 College Park, Dayton. For information, call (937) 229-2787.

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WITH HER face completely covered against the cold, Nancy Bardon, of Sidney, takes her dog, Muffin, for a walk in Tawawa Park Tuesday. Bardon walks Muffin, no matter what the temperature is.

How to keep pets safe in frigid winter weather DAYTON — As the temperature continues to be in the single digits, it is important for pet owners to ensure their animals stay safe in harsh conditions, according the the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.

“By following simple, preventative measures, you can make sure your pets enjoy the winter weather, while staying warm, safe and healthy,” said Brian Weltge, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.

To help make sure pets are safe, owners should follow these simple rules.

1. Take pets inside.

During the winter months, except for periods of exercise, it is important to keep pets indoors. Regardless of the season, short-haired, young or old dogs and all types of cats should never be left outside without supervision.

During walks, consider a sweater or coat for your short-haired dog to help keep it warm.

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Provide proper shelter. If a dog must be outside, provide it with a well-equipped shelter. If a dog is an outdoor dog, he or she must be pro-

tected by a dry, draftfree doghouse that is large enough to allow the dog to turn around, sit and lie down comfortably, but small enough to hold in his or her body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. The house should be turned to face away from the wind and the doorway should be covered with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic.

Check food and 3. water more. Pets that spend a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter because keeping warm depletes their energy. Routinely check a pet’s water dish to make certain the water is fresh and not frozen. Use plastic food and water bowls rather than metal. With the temperature so low, a pet’s tongue can stick and freeze to metal.

Owners can also purchase water dishes that can stay heated to ensure water doesn’t freeze 4.

Check the car.

Warm engines in parked cars attract cats and small wildlife, which may crawl up under the hoods. To avoid injuring any hidden animals,

bang the car’s hood to scare them away before starting the engine.

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Keep paws free of salt. Salt and other winter chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of a pet’s feet. Wipe the feet with a damp towel before the pet licks them and irritates his or her mouth.

Hide the an6. tifreeze. Antifreeze is a deadly poison, but it has a sweet taste that attracts animals. Wipe up spills and store antifreeze (and all household chemicals) where it cannot be accessed by pets. If a pet does consume antifreeze, take him or her to the vet immediately.

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building loving relationships between people and pets.

Founded 111 years ago, it is the largest and most established “no-kill” animal welfare agency in the area. It focuses on pet adoptions, eliminating pet overpopulation, providing education and ensuring the humane treatment of animals.

For information, call (937) 268-PETS (7387) or visit the website, www.hsdayton.org.

Heloise suggests methods for gently cleaning makeup from faces

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times weekly using my Heloise sugar-and-oil (baby or olive) scrub. Mix a small amount of both in your palms, and gently scrub your face. Be careful not to get too close to the eyes. Rinse and pat dry. I have been testing using baby shampoo and a washcloth — it’s super!

— Heloise GREASY STOVETOP Dear Heloise: My wife and I have an ongoing disagreement about how

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These grease stains drive my wife crazy. However, I look at things a little differently. The grease stains on our stove remind me of the grease stains on my mother’s stove when I was growing up. These stains remind me of all the family meals that were cooked and

shared. When I look at our stove, I don’t see grease stains, I see love.

Thanks for listening. — Rod in Canal Fulton, Ohio Well, Rod, I just worry that all the “love” may be a fire hazard! Your wife is right on this one, and I agree with her. Take a photo and tape it to the refrigerator if you want to have the visual “memory.”

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Christ, our navigator then latitudinal “ … and the and longitudigovernment nal measurewill be on his ments. Now we shoulders. … Of are able to exthe increase of actly pinpoint his government our direction and peace there and location will be no end.” within inches (Isaiah 9:6-7) Your through satelPresidential pastor lite imagery. election years The people of seem to always speaks God have alkeep the govThe Rev. ways been ernment’s fuVern Allison “steered” with ture on the big precision by the screen of our agenda. Two quadren- person of God throughnial questions occupy out our unique and soour attention: Who will journing history. Our lead us? Where will they sovereign God has accurately charted every take us?

Behind the words course, outlined strate“govern” and “govern- gically each port of call, ment” is the naviga- and guided all the meastional concept of urements of our journey.

The supreme Naviga“steering.” The earliest navigators steered the tor of Life came to us as courses of the ships by “a great light,” “born to the light of the sun, us” as a child, a son. The moon and stars. Latter guidance system of the advanced universe, of all time and discoveries coursework to be di- eternity, was on him and rected by the compass, in him. Of his one-of-a-

kind ability to accurately and precisely steer, lead, guide and direct our lives there would be no end. Christ, our Navigator, is among us, in us, and steering us in the divine direction of his pre-charted course for our lives as the people of God and as individual children of God. The essential governmental questions of “Who will lead us?” and “Where will he take us?” have been determined and answered. The Word has spoken direction through his own words. He has modeled guidance through his own life. We, in turn, must remain aboard his ship by faith and trust him “to steer” us safely into the ultimate port of eternity.

The writer is the pastor at the First Church of God in Sidney.

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Right to Life Community Service Bryan Kemper, of Troy, gives a pro-life speech at the Versailles Knights of Columbus Hall Tuesday. Kemper talked about how he came to love God after ending heavy drug use. He also talked about how he was horrified when people did not believe the fetus his wife miscarried was a baby deserving of a proper funeral. Kemper, the founder of Rock for Life, Stand True and the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity, spoke at the Right to Life Community Service. The service was held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade court decision on abortion.

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Faith Local author writes Lehman plans Catholic ‘Bible Ditty Days’ community NEW PARIS — Author Paul W. Wesler has anSchools Week events nounced nursing the release of his new book, “Bible Ditty Lehman Catholic schools in the United will travel with Lehman Days.”

Wesler second installment of the “Bible Ditties” se- course set High School will again States, enrolling more chaplain, the Rev.

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than 28,000 students in 85 elementary and 23 secondary schools. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati covers 19 counties in southwest Ohio.

Catholic Education Week activities at Lehman Catholic begin Sunday with the induction of new members into the Lehman Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).

The ceremony for NHS members, new students who have been selected, and their parents and guests begins at 2 p.m. in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel, located on the school’s campus.

Monday is designated as Faculty Appreciation Day at Lehman. The school’s administrative team will provide lunch for teachers and staff members.

The theme follows on the launch of a new initiative, the “National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools,” adopted this past year.

The standards benchmarks are designed to ensure consistent high standards at Catholic schools across the country. Catholic educators are also participating in a nationwide education initiative for all schools called the Common Core Catholic Identity Initiative.

Begun in 1974, Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the NCEA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. NCEA is the world’s largest private professional education association.

Area Catholic schools are organized under the authority of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is the eighth largest network of Catholic

On Tuesday, sixthgraders from the Lehman’s partner Catholic elementary schools — Holy Angels School in Sidney, Piqua Catholic School, St. Mary School in Greenville, St. Patrick School in Troy, Holy Rosary School in St. Marys, and Immaculate Conception School in Celina — are slated to visit Lehman. Students and their teachers are scheduled to arrive on the Lehman campus at 10 a.m. The sixth-grade students will participate in a prayer service and icebreakers with Lehman student ambassadors. They will then join members of Lehman’s Ohio Energy Project team for handson science activities and eat lunch before returning to their respective schools.

On Wednesday, Lehman Student Council officers and their adviser, Melissa Safreed,

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Thursday has been designated as Student Appreciation Day at Lehman. Students will be permitted to wear jeans and will be treated to breakfast by homeroom teachers in the gym.

Feb. 1, students and staff will join for the weekly school liturgy.

The Mass will be dedicated to the school’s benefactors, both living and deceased.

The last event of Catholic Schools Week at Lehman Catholic is the school’s annual Foundation Banquet.

This year’s keynote speaker is scheduled to be Chris Spielman.

Spielman is a two-time All American for The Ohio State Buckeyes, a Lombardi Award winner, four-time NFL ProBowl representative for the Detroit Lions, and author of “That’s Why I’m Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story.”

Reservations A limited number of reservations for the Foundation Banquet remain. For reservations for the event, contact the Lehman Development Office.

“Catholic Schools Week is an opportunity for us to reflect upon our mission as a Catholic educational institution as we aspire to educate the whole person, body, mind and soul for the glory of God and service to others,” said Lehman Principal Denise Stauffer.

“We are continually working to ‘raise the standards’ here at Lehman — academically, morally, and spiritually.”

ries is a how-to book leading readers to a smoother ride in life, according to his publisher. He brings a unique and fun writing style to everyday experiences that helps readers look at their life differently through humor and a lot of heart. Wesler takes life’s experiences, combines it with biblical perspective, includes humor and sincerity, and adds the readers’ memories to the mix to bring that much-needed smile to their faces and hearts, his publisher said.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Wesler travels the country as a professional musician, singer and motivational speaker in churches and schools. He is an ordained pastor and has pastored in Spokane, Wash.; Pound, Wis.; and Eaton, Ohio. He currently lives in Ohio with his wife, Lisa.

For more information, contact Travis King, marketing representative, at (888) 361-9473 or send an email to tking@tatepublishing.com.

Church offers Bible study for youngsters ANNA — All children from age 4 to fifth grade are welcome to a Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study at the Anna United Methodist Church, 201 W. North St. The children will meet for 13 weeks to study the book of Galatians and the Fruit of the Spirit. The classes will be held Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30, Feb. 17 to May 19.

The program is designed to help children grow the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily lives.

Following an overview of the Fruit of the Spirit, the lessons each explore one

Hymn-writing contest planned DAYTON — United Theological Seminary is planning its second annual song and hymn-writing competition, “New Songs and Hymns for Renewal.”

Writers and composers are invited to submit songs or hymns with themes of church renewal or personal spiritual renewal. Submissions are due by April 22.

Cash prizes will be awarded and the winning compositions will be performed at the opening convocation celebration Aug. 9.

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of the nine qualities of the Spirit. The remaining lessons look at how having a relationship with Jesus can help children demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit in their lives.

During this 13-week course, each child will complete a Travel Journal. The Travel Journal will serve as a keepsake so that the qualities of God’s Spirit become written upon kids’ hearts and lived out in their everyday experiences, organizers said.

For further information, contact the church office at 394-2441 or at www.annaumc.org.

DAYTON — Good Hospital Samaritan Health Ministries Program, along with St. Elizabeth Healthcare Health Ministries Program, will sponsor the Congregational Nursing Foundations Course March 23 and April 26 to 28.

The March 23 class will be held at Atrium Medical Center Educational Services – ProfesThe sional Building.

April 26-28 classes will be held at the Jesuit Spiritual Retreat Center in Milford.

Those who attend the first session will receive an introduction into the concepts of health ministry and faith community nursing (FCN). It is appropriate for all members of a health ministry team, including nurses, allied health professionals, clergy and congregational staff.

Those who would like to complete the FCN Foundations Course will attend all above dates.

Participants will gain the foundational principles and practices of health ministries and congregational nursing while enjoying a weekend away at an inspirational retreat center. The full course is important for all FCNs who are part of a health ministry team, but especially for those seeking certification in the future.

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be joining area Catholics and others from around the country for the celebration of Catholic School’s Week.

This year’s celebration will take place the from Sunday through Feb. 2.

The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) has chosen the theme “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards” for its 2013 Catholic Schools Week.

Catholic schools are noted for their academic excellence and high moral standards, event organizers said. This year’s theme celebrates the constant attention Catholic educators pay to increasing the learning and growth in faith of all students.

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Ben Bowsher, a village resident, attended the meeting and asked council for an update on the South Street project.

He also told council he is disappointed that the village income tax was repealed since there is a lack of government funding. Bowsher was told that the income tax was originally started to cover the costs of the sewer project before the county took over that project.

Kaminsky told council the council chambers have been connected to the village’s new sewer system and anyone with questions on the sewer fees is being asked to contact the Shelby County Engineer or the Shelby County Sewer District for more information. The county was to address the issue of residents who have not connected to the sewer system yet. The mayor noted the county is reviewing a variance that was granted to David Kettler. No further information regarding that variance was provided.

Council discussed issues with open holes and ditches in the village as a result of the sewer connection process.

Council was told that the State Historical Preservation Society had signed off on paperwork to proceed with tile replacement on the Maurer property. The field has been marked and scoped. A revised quote was presented to council.

The project was to be completed by Dec. 31, and paperwork for the project was to be submitted to the Shelby County Regional Planning Commission by Jan. 30 to receive reimbursement for grant funds.

A notice was received from the State Fire Marshal’s Office informing the village that the general store building issues case has been closed.

Council reviewed Ohio Revised Code 4511.68 in regard to residents parking on the sidewalk in the village.

Council decided if anyone violates that law, the matter will be turned over to the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office to handle.

The possibility of a no-parking zone on Kettlersville Road was discussed with Shelby County Engineer Bob Geuy. Kaminsky read a resolution to create a noparking zone, and the

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3.99 to 3.5: Nicholas Buettner, Trevor Frey, Austin Fullenkamp, Danielle Schwartz, Alexis Vehorn, Cassie McGowan, Paige Lane, Matthew Oellerman.

3.49 to 3.0: Grant Greve, Vincent Bajwa, Jimmy Carducci, Olivia Ewry, Jenna Free, Joshua Brown, Jamie Carducci, Brooklyn Flora, Hannah Bailey, Zane Egbert.

Grade 8 4.0: Madeline Okuley, Alexis Jones, Micah Smock, Madison Steinke.

3.99 to 3.50: Kayla Kohler, Drake Woodruff, Joshua Miller, Crystal Altstaetter, Damian Metz, Rachel Creps.

3.49 to 3.0: Ali’sia Hoskins, Garrett Williams, Paige Oakley, Darien Leonard, Madison Haught, Isaac Oen, Logan Fisher, Bryce Swank, Konnor Burmeister, Alex Bergman, Xavier Pax. Grade 9 4.0: Andrew Ewry, Amber Buehler, Ryan Egbert, Nathan Platfoot, Jacob Roberts, Blake Maurer, Jared Goubeaux, Taylor Doseck, Kyle Maurer.

3.99 to 3.50: Sierra Butcher, Erik Greve, Nolan Greve, Abbey Johnson, Levi Steinke, Katie Liesner, Chad

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3.49 to 3.0: Chloe Flora, Kaitlynn Skinner, Cameron Flora, Austin Adams, Kassidy Esser, Kayla Heuker, Stephanie Etgen, Jacob Cooper, Brandon Cotrell, Michaela Ary, Ben Aufderhaar, Noah Burton, Jacob Will, Samantha Vehorn, Rebecca King.

Grade 10 4.0: Kaitlyn Barhorst, Whitney Bornhorst, Reid Manger, Brooke Bornhorst, Corinne Woodruff.

3.99 to 3.50: Phillip Greve, Jocelyn Counts, John-Michael Haught, Austin Jones, Mackenzie Brown, Mitchelll Goubeaux, Tayler Weatherhead.

3.49 to 3.0: Christian Hoskins, Bailey Schnippel, Lucas Buehler, Sam McCafferty, Layla Bogart, Lakota Running Hawk, Josie Steinke, Eric Egbert, Allison Guckes, Chelci Jones, Alex Adams, Malia Prout, Kaitlyn Schmerge.

Grade 11 4.0: Nick Okuley, Bethany Christman, Lindsey Schneider, Vicki Grillot, Denise Schwartz, Aaron Schipper.

3.99 to 3.50: Becca Knoop, Gavi Woodruff, Emily Brown, Erin Place, Rachelle Maurer, Michaela Dietz, Andrea Goettemoeller, Brock Fullenkamp, Courtney Kohler, Mikaila Lawrence, CJ Steinke, Alex Roberts, Shelby Boyd, Michaela Kramer, Carly Harshbarger, Spencer Stutsman.

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• Could not be accomplished with other sources of support.

• Promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community affairs within the village.

• Strengthen nonprofit agencies and institutions by reducing operating cost, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management.

Grants are awarded on the basis of the project’s ability to present a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the village, to support established organizations for special purposes, and to generate matching funds.

Grant requests should be submitted in writing upon an application form which is available from the Distribution Committee. Each application received will be reviewed carefully. The committee may request more detailed information from an applicant and arrange a meeting, if necessary. Personal presentation of grant requests by applicants generally will not be accommodated.

Organizations interested in applying for a grant should contact Karl Ehemann at 3947482 or any member of the Distribution Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 28. The Distribution Committee can assist you in determining eligibility for grants and clarification on the application process.

People interested in making donations to the principal of the fund are encouraged to do so by contacting the Distribution Committee at P.O. Box 522, Anna, OH 45302. The fund is a 501(c)(3) organization enabling all donations to be tax-deductible.

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The fund was established in December 1995 by a $250,000 donation by the Honda of America Anna Engine Plant. This money has been invested to generate income to benefit village residents.

The fund has distributed more than $165,000 for projects in the village.

A distribution committee comprises five residents representing various organizations in the village to manage the fund and distribute its income. The current members are Ron Dunn, Karl Ehemann, Kurt Ehemann, Linda Glessner and Dustin Murphy.

The fund is a nonprofit, charitable organization established as a component fund of the Troy Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to enhance the quality of life of Anna residents through education, charity and benevolence, and to lessen the burdens of government.

Grant-making policy and specific grant decisions are made by the committee at the beginning of each year. The size and number of grant awards are directly related to the amount of income available each year, the applications received, and at the discretion of the committee.

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Grade 12 4.0: Emily Holbrook, Jessica Dietz, Logan Pitts, Claire McCullough, Faye Kennedy, Caitlin Lane, Joshua Schwartz, Colleen Maurer.

3.99 to 3.50: Gabe Lawrence, Heather Brown, Adam Buehler, Riley Luthman, Casie Bergman, Hannah Koch, Derek Snider, Colleen Greve, Zachary Egbert, Dustin Kohler, Lisa Market, Logan Russell, Evan Dietz, Cameron Greynolds, Nate Cisco, Jill Schneider, Heath Geyer, Seth Hoying, Adam Ewry, Cory Kies, Rebekah McName, Cody Buehler.

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council approved the resolution. The village will pay for and install signage for the no-parking zone.

Council addressed the no-burning ordinance in the village and decided to place information on the policy in the next village newsletter, along with information on the no-parking zones and the law regarding no parking on sidewalks.

Council members were told that Allied Waste was notified by letter about its trucks using alleys in the village. The company’s operations manager was to notify his staff regarding the problem. Kaminsky sent a map to Allied Waste officials outlining the streets and alleys in order to provide clarification. Information regarding the issue with Allied Waste will be addressed in the village newsletter. Village residents will also be asked to put all trash and recycling items at the curb and not in the alleys.

Kaminsky met with Van Buren Township trustees regarding snow removal in the village.

The trustees were asked to use small trucks in the alleys to avoid removing and throwing gravel in the alleys.

Council was told Miami Valley Lighting has finished the installation of new street lights.

Any issues with light poles should be reported to DP&L and the pole identification number should be provided.

The RPC Moving Ohio Forward funds have been mailed out to demolish properties in the village. Kaminsky is to complete paperwork and submit the information to the RPC. Council reviewed estimates for East and North streets, presented

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Mayor Eric Kaminsky announced council members have changed the meeting times from 8 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Council voted to members change the time of the meetings beginning with the February meeting.

The meetings will continue to be held on the same day of the week.

Council members were told that the Ohio Department of Transportation was contacted regarding a request by Steinke Metal Fabricating to create a no-parking zone on Ohio 274.

ODOT instructed council to pass and submit it to ODOT for review. If the request is approved, ODOT will provide the necessary signage, which will be installed by the village. Council passed the ordinance as an emergency, and it will be submitted to ODOT. It was noted that Steinke Metal Fabricating has provided a map for the propane line placement to its building.

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From Page 1 lage, but spends time asked if the village would issue came up, the mayor Steinke to enforce the vilwith school children. In a hire another chief. Ander- assumed I was asking be- lage ordinance requiring itoba, Ontario, and Nova moment that brought son said he assumed an- cause I did not like the po- Evans to have moved to Scotia, Canada, took part laughter, Edwards said other chief would be lice chief, which is not the village by Jan. 19. Inin the tour. Included in true. I was concerned stead, council voted 5-1 to Evans “is known as hired. this number were many Edwards said he didn’t about his residency be- give Evans an extension Sponge Bob to the kids.” families.

Edwards said that al- think the decision should cause this is an issue that until July 31.

“Nearly 20 percent of Richard Eshleman, a is stated in the Ohio ReGOBA participants are though the chief does live be made by council. council member, told the vised Code and the Anna “I don’t think it’s fair “15 or 20 minutes away,” children traveling with citizens group: “I heard Village ordinance.” that nine individuals get he believes he does his their parents, making comments.

This feel it is my obligadecide,” he said.

He then presented your “I to job. this the largest family oriwhole issue was a resition to ask questions, Prior to the meeting, council members with a ented bicycle tour in the world,” said Van Winkle. petition signed by a num- Village Council member even if it makes some peo- dency issue. We felt the The Sidney Visitors ber of village residents Richard Steinke handed ple unhappy,” Steinke best thing was for our poBureau will serve as town asking that Evans be al- out a document which ex- said. “This is a quality I lice chief to be part of the coordinators for the lowed to continue in his pressed his concerns, not- wish others would have community.”

Following the meeting, GOBA visit. Required in job. Schemmel said he has ing in part that “when the instead of telling rumors Anderson confirmed a rethat I do not like the pochief was appointed, I was known Evans for “probathis effort will be a great port that someone had oflice chief.

I do respect the on the safety committee. bly two and a half deal of preplanning to address many areas of local decades.” He said he had The mayor put me on this police chief, I … want him fered to let Evans live in responsibility that in- researched and found committee because of my to do his job and follow his the village in an apartclude campground logis- nothing but “positive, pos- 30-plus years in law en- contract. I want the citi- ment for $1 per month. tics, transportation, itive, positive” about forcement. The first few zens to realize that I want While Anderson said he is planning, Evans. He said that when times I was asked a ques- what is best for the vil- unsure if the offer would emergency housing, food, entertain- Evans came to Anna “it tion concerning a com- lage of Anna,” Steinke include Evans’ wife or daughter. “I think he had was a mess there. I want plaint about the police said. ment, and information.

During the meeting, several people offer that,” “We’ll be ready. We’re the best for the village of department that I realready off to a great Anna and you’ve got the ceived from a citizen, the Steinke questioned Evans Anderson said.

During the meeting mayor indicated he would about a drug investigastart,” said Jeff Raible best (in Evans).”

Evans said he has placed tions that were part of the talk to the police chief.”

Stiefel said she had with the Visitors Bureau.

“The complaint was Jodi Van Fossen lawsuit a for sale sign at his house At a mid-January lived in the village for meeting, a team of 19 key about 10 years and said concerning why the Anna and involved the ACE and wants to be Anna volunteers committed to “it would be very short- police were out of town all Drug Task Force. Steinke chief until he retires. Anhelp. Among them are sighted of us to get rid of the time. After some dis- said he had read in Mon- derson had previously exWill Balling, Deb Barga, Scott. He’s been respon- cussion, the mayor stated day’s Sidney Daily News plained that Evans has a Eric Barhorst, Mark sive.We call and they’re that he would have the about the lawsuit and government home loan Barhorst, Scott Barr, Phil there instantly. I think chief of police and the rest asked Evans, “where does that requires him to live Chilcote, Dawn Eilert, that he’s done a very good of the police force keep a the Vvllage of Anna stand in the house for three log of where and when the in (the) Anna drug inves- years. He said Evans told Gary Elsass, Ralph (job).” him that if he is forced to Rioch told council cruisers were outside the tigation?”

Fearnley, Duane Gaier, move, he would likely go Evans responded that village and this log was to members that while he Chad Hollinger, Mark Kaufman, Ellen Keyes, doesn’t know Evans per- be presented at each he had no knowledge of bankrupt. After the meetJerry Schaffner, Tony sonally, “I have no com- council meeting. The log anyone from the village or ing Evans, who had rewas never made part of police department looking portedly obtained an Schroeder, Maureen plaints.” the minutes. When I into the investigations. attorney, said he was reBoyer observed that Smelewski, Jim Stevenson, Ed Thomas and Jim he’s “willing to do all I can asked the mayor about However, he said “there lieved how thing went to keep him in the vil- the log, he indicated I was a gentleman from and that he “appreciates Weaver. asked because I didn’t BCI (Ohio Bureau of the support of people in “This group will be in- lage.”

Anderson said the vil- like the chief. This rumor Criminal Investigation) the community and the strumental with managing every Sidney related lage had been in contact has occurred several that came down” and school system … they’ve detail,” said Raible. We with the Ohio Attorney times over the past years talked to an Anna officer been supportive. It’s been have a resourceful and General’s (AG) office whenever I would bring about his involvement. a very trying time for me energetic team and we’re about the situation, al- up a question concerning Evans said he has “no and my wife.”

Councilman Kurt Ehelooking forward to bring- though he did not go into the police department,” idea” where things stand with the investigation mann said the extension ing the GOBA riders a detail about their re- Steinke said.

Steinke said the mayor and that “as of yet, I is “probably the best thing memorable stay in Sid- sponse during the meetney.” then removed him from haven’t had no subpoe- for the village. We need to ing.

Raible credits Sidney Nolte questioned what the safety committee for nas” regarding the case. show a spirit of cooperaCity Schools for making would become of the Anna “reasons unknown.” He After the executive ses- tion — get everyone on their middle school cam- Police Department if said that “ever since the sion, council members the same page and move pus and grounds avail- Evans was fired. He also chief of police residency voted against a motion by forward.” able for GOBA primitive-style camping.

Affectionately known to many participants as “GOBAville,” the Sidney Middle School will serve as the focal point for the GOBA visit hosting nearly all bike-riding campers. Raible is also quick to acknowledge the cooperation received thus far from the city of Sidney 104 E. Mason Road, in the overall planning efSidney, OH fort.

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CLINTON From Page 1 after a concussion — Clinton was at times defiant, complimentary and willing to chastise lawmakers during more than 5 hours of testimony before two separate committees. She tangled with some who could be rivals in 2016 if she decides to seek the presidency again.

Her voice cracking at one point, Clinton said the attack and the aftermath were highly personal tragedies for the families of the victims who died — Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty — as well as herself.

“I stood next to President Obama as the Marines carried those flag-draped caskets off the plane at Andrews. I put my arms around the mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters and the wives left alone to raise their children,” she told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at a packed hearing.

Clearly annoyed with Republican complaints about the initial explanation for the attack, she rose to the defense of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, who was vilified for widely debunked claims five days after the attack that protests precipitated the raid rather than terrorism.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

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Issue 13

SHS FCCLA having another successful year

Sidney High FCCLA has participated in many activities this year, and started with officer elections this past fall. Officer positions consist of President Katie Hinkle, Vice PresidentTyler Gibson, Secretary Troy Rosengarten, Treasurer Emily Reid, News Reporter Jordyn Hall, and Public Relations Officer Peyton Jones.

The high school FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter started off the school year with an ice cream social held for new members.

Their next project for the year was creating wreaths then donating them to the Veterans to take on their trip to Washington D.C., and preparing a boxed lunch for high school teachers who had served in the armed forces for Veterans Day. The chapter also made homemade dog biscuits and donated them to animal shelter, participated in a cancer awareness walk that took place during half time at one of the football games, and attended the district meeting at the YWCA in Piqua.

Members prepared OGT study kits to give to students, and money was collected for Hurricane Sandy victims and donated to the Red Cross. Members also held an antibullying awareness day and participated in the adopt an angel project for the holidays. Members are currently getting ready to compete in STAR Event competition: Peyton Jones, Troy Rosengarten, and Tyler Gibson will be completing in a Focus on Children event. They will be educating students about the importance of first aid, and safety if home alone. Rebecca Miller and Jordyn Hall will be participating in the Promote and Publicize FCCLA event. They have been educating others about FCCLA. Sidney High FCCLA is a satellite program of the Upper Valley Career Center, the chapter advisors are Mrs. Kathy Ogg and Mrs. Tina Werntz.

HAPPENINGS IN THE HIVE Thursday, January, 24

5:30PM Girls Middle School Basketball Away Morton MS (Van Butler) Facility: Morton MS (Vandalia Butler)

Friday, January, 25

4:30PM Boys Freshman Basketball Home Piqua High School 4:30PM Coed Varsity Bowling Away Piqua High School Facility: Brel-Aire Lanes -

Piqua Schools 6:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Home Piqua High School 7:30PM Boys Varsity Basketball Home Piqua High School

Saturday, January, 26

9:00AM Girls Middle School Basketball Home GWOC 8th Grade Silver 1:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Away Botkins

2:00PM Coed Varsity Swimming Away GWOC Facility: Trotwood-Madison High School 6:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Away St. Mary's Memorial HS Facility: St Marys Memorial HS 7:30PM Boys Varsity Basketball Away St. Mary's Memorial HS Facility: St Marys Memorial HS

Sunday, January, 27

2:00PM Coed Varsity Swimming Away GWOC Facility: Trotwood-Madison High School

Monday, January, 28

5:30PM Boys Middle School Basketball Away Greenville MS Facility: Greenville Middle School

Thursday, January 24th Thursday, January 31st

Tuesday, January, 29

4:00PM Coed Varsity Bowling Away Butler Facility: Poelking Marian Lanes -HHts/Butler Schools 4:30PM Boys Freshman Basketball Home Wapakoneta 6:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Home Wapakoneta 7:30PM Boys Varsity Basketball Home Wapakoneta

Wednesday, January, 30 5:30PM Boys Middle School Basketball Home Morton MS (Van Butler) Facility: Sidney Middle School 6:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Away Piqua High School Facility: Piqua High School 6:00PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Home State Duals 7:30PM Girls Varsity Basketball Away Piqua High School Facility: Piqua High School

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The Double Life

Issue #17 - January 24, 2013

Joyful Janelle

BY EMILY HOERSTEN Freshman year can set you up for a great four years of high school. Freshman Janelle Gravunder began her year by getting elected as president of the freshman class. It takes a lot of courage to run for office as a freshman. This is a quality that Gravunder has.

In addition to Student Council, Gravunder has joined Band, Pro-Lifeguards and Mock Trial. You can find her running cross country in the fall and she intends to run track in the spring. These sports are fitting for Gravunder because one of her favorite activities is running. She also loves books and likes to spend her free time reading. Her favorite author is Sarah Dessen.

Gravunder has three siblings who all attended Lehman High School. Brian and Andy Gravunder are both Lehman graduates and Sarah Gravunder is a current Lehman junior.

Unlike most people, Gravunder does not have just one or two pets. She and her family raise a miniature horse, two Standardbred horses, one dog, three cats, and ten chickens.

Gravunder’s favorite class is Religion, but her favorite teacher is Mrs. Wendel, who teaches Sociology, Geometry, and Algebra II. Gravunder likes anything with caramel and her favorite color is yellow. Gravunder will go on to do great things at Lehman so watch out for her these next three and a half years.

Lunch Ladies: Behind the Aprons BY: ELLIE CAIN Here at Lehman we are blessed with three top notch lunch ladies. Connie Bowden is the one who keeps track of the lunch accounts on the computer, tracks shipments, and oversees all of the special provisions to make our lunches great. Cheryl Crissinger and Alethea Whitney work behind the counter, dishing up the food.

Bowden checks A normal day for the lunch ladies starts about 7:00 students off a.m. and lasts until 1:30 p.m. In that time of their workday, theystart preparing for lunch about three hours before the first lunch mod around 11 a.m.

“The hardest lunch to prepare is probably for Thanksgiving. We had turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, just a lot to prepare,” said Ms. Connie. “We receive three small shipments a week, and a bigger one each month.”

There are many provisions the lunch ladies must seek to make sure our lunches fit the state requirements. Temperature control is a major factor in preparing our food, and also cleaning which effects the amount of utensils, plates, pans, and bowls that they can use to prepare our food.

After the lunch day is over, it usually takes about an hour to clean up and start planning for the next day.

Whitney serves up Our lunch ladies deserve a special thanks for workchicken strips ing very hard to keep our lunches better and tastier.

BY: JOHN HUSA Teachers at Lehman are always busy, grading tests, seeing students before and after class, and getting the best out of the students. Imagine being both a teacher and the senior guidance counselor. It is no easy task, and Barb Saluke has the pleasure of being both.

Mrs. Saluke teaches two Advanced Junior English classes, Senior Comprehensive English, and AP Senior English. To top off grading papers and remembering where each class is in their lessons, she has the role of being senior guidance counselor.

Being the senior counselor, she has many things on her “to do” list. She has to verify credits for colleges and letting colleges know that the students have graduated. She also goes through college admission applications.

Mrs. Saluke also works with the financial aid and scholarships available for students, and organizes the Financial Aid Night held at Lehman. She is not done yet, as she helps with ACT prep, and is the person who college admissions officers contact for a student’s class rank, GPA, and other information.

There is no question that Mrs. Saluke constantly has her hands full. “The hardest part is to work out time to meet with students. They may have a study hall available to meet, but I am teaching a class and cannot meet with them when they are free.”

It is easy to see how difficult it is to meet with students with how much she has on her plate, and how busy students are as well.

If that isn’t enough to do, Mrs. Saluke has accepted the job of directing the spring all-school musical for the first time this year.

In conducting this interview, I enjoyed learning what all goes into being a guidance counsoler, and the work that she does. Having a job like this requires a great deal of dedication and patience. Despite the workload, Mrs. Saluke does a great job everyday.

Senior profile: Kennedy McIver BY: ALLY BERGMAN With a student population of around 200 students, it is not hard to know everyone at Lehman. When you are an outgoing, carefree senior, it’s almost impossible for students not to know your name. That’s why the school as a whole has no problem remembering senior Kennedy McIver.

Otherwise known as “Ken”, McIver’s favorite subject is Journalism and Ms. Duritsch is the teacher she admires most. When she’s not at school, Kennedy can be found at her preferred restaurant, Cazadores, or watching her favorite TV show Pretty Little Liars.

McIver’s color of choice is purple and seafood is hands-down her favorite food.

She also loves hanging with friends, whether shopping at the Greene or watching her favorite movie Law Abiding Citizen.

McIver’s plans after graduation are to attend Wright State University and major in Physical Therapy. The absence of her hilarious, boisterous laugh radiating throughout the halls will be strange, but like most Lehman seniors, McIver has a bright future ahead.

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone older might discourage you today or try to rain on your parade.

Don’t take this personally. (What does this person know?) Believe in your own abilities, because you know what you’re doing.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a poor day to make your pitch to bosses or authority figures, because their response likely will be, “Talk to the hand.” Wait for another day.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be disappointed with news related to publishing, higher education or future travel plans. It appears things are just too much trouble or too convoluted to deal with.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Disappointments with your share of something — perhaps an inheritance or a decision about jointly held property — are likely today. Avoid these kinds of decisions if you can.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) People seem to be negative today.

They’re only interested in telling you why you can’t do something instead of why you can. Just cope.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Someone older or more experienced might be critical of your efforts at work today. This goes over like a lead balloon. Courage!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Children might seem to be a heavier responsibility today. Well, this goes with the territory. Sometimes it’s easy to take care of kids, and sometimes it’s overwhelming!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Don’t be discouraged if discussions with an older family member leave you out in the cold. People easily are critical today. Just let this pass.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Don’t fall into worry mode today. Remember: “Worry is like a rocking chair.

It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Why is there so much month left at the end of the money? Money concerns are on your mind today. (Join the club; we number in the millions.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The best way to use today’s energy is to tackle some heavy mental work that requires disciplined thinking. Your powers of concentration are excellent, and you will do a great job. Remember that things are not as bad as they appear.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Roll up your sleeves and tackle some serious research today, because you have good mental focus and the endurance to get things done. Nothing will stop you, and your concentration will help you see every detail.

YOU BORN TODAY Your high ideals and strong beliefs make others admire you. Many of you are extremely talented. You approach life bravely, with a survival-of-the-fittest attitude. People always find you interesting, and you’re a natural storyteller. In the year ahead, a major change will take place, perhaps something as significant as what might have occurred around 2004.

Birthdate of: Virginia Woolf, writer; Etta James, singer; W. Somerset Maugham, writer. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Mostly cloudy with 20% chance of snow High: 28° Low: 27°

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Mostly cloudy, 35% chance of isolated showers High: 46° Low: 30°

A fast moving disturbance brought some light snow through Wednesd a y eve n i n g .

W e should get back to a little more sun Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset today beHigh Tuesday.........................13 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. .trace Thursday’s sunset ......5:46 p.m. fore another shot of snow Low Tuesday............................4 Month to date .....................2.07 Friday’s sunrise ..........7:51 a.m. heads our way for Friday.

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Gluten found in many foods DEAR DR. to look out for.

ROACH: I have B u l g u r , celiac disease and semolina, coushave been put on cous, einkorn, faa gluten-free diet. rina, faro and I have been readspelt are all exing labels of cake amples of differmixes and other ent types of products.

They wheat or wheat don’t say that they To your products. Malt contain gluten. and malt flavorgood Other products ing are barley say “gluten-free.” health products.

If it doesn’t say Because this Dr. Keith “gluten” in the incondition is inRoach gredients, does creasingly recogthat mean it’s gluten- nized, there are many free? — G.W. more options for glutenANSWER: Celiac dis- free cooking, and many ease, or celiac sprue, is grocers have special secsensitivity to a protein tions for gluten-free found in specific grains. products. The Celiac DisPeople with this increas- ease Foundation has reingly diagnosed condi- sources to help. tion need to be very careful to avoid gluten, DEAR DR. ROACH: or they are unable to I am 84, and I have what properly digest food. is called dry eyes. My Products that are eyes water so much that marked free” are your it affects my vision — my safest bet. eye doctor said surgery If you aren’t sure, look may or may not work. Do carefully at the ingredi- you have any help for ents. If it contains wheat me? — D.M. flour (or just “flour”), rye ANSWER: I have reor barley, then you can’t ceived a lot of letters rehave it. However, there cently about dry eyes. are several other names Many conditions can

cause the symptom of dry eyes. Medications (including high blood pressure medicines), contact lenses, LASIK surgery, certain autoimmune diseases and skin conditions all may cause it.

The most common cause is normal aging. It may seem strange that you complain of watery eyes; however, watery eyes are paradoxically common in dry eye syndrome. As the dry eyes get irritated, they can reflexively water with a different kind of fluid.

This doesn’t help, because this liquid doesn’t have the same qualities for lubricating as normal tears do. Dry eyes often are worse in dry or dusty areas and when watching television or reading; they’re better in areas of high humidity.

For most people with mild or moderate symptoms, using artificial tears every few hours is effective at relieving symptoms. It’s also important to keep the eyes lubricated to prevent

scratching of the outer layer of the eye. Lubricating ointments are useful at nighttime (but with contact never lenses). Moderate cases may need prescription eyedrops.

Surgery usually is not considered except in severe cases. In surgery, the ophthalmologist plugs the puncta, the small openings in the eye that allow tears to drain into the nose. By blocking these, both natural and artificial tears stay in the eye longer. Very severe cases may require different kinds of surgeries.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealthmed.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

Unmarried couple don’t agree on living together DEAR ABBY: I convenience am a woman in my of sharing a early 20s and in my home with first serious relayour loved tionship. I adore one. However, “Paul.” We have a I believe that wonderful, respectmarriage ful relationship. One changes a livday I hope we’ll be ing dynamic married. whether you Dear I feel strongly have lived toAbby that we should not gether or not.

Abigail live together before Conflicts that we are married. He Van Buren arise postdisagrees. He feels marriage can couples need to know be faced with a greater each other’s habits fully sense of resolve, knowbefore they make a life- ing that a formal comlong commitment. mitment has been made.

I understand the fiAbby, what’s your nancial and emotional take on this? Should cou-

ples live together before marriage? I don’t want to be stubborn and say I’ll never live with anyone before getting married, because I know it’s a very common thing to do. What can I say to Paul and friends who disagree with me to defend my “old-fashioned” logic? — TRADITIONALIST IN CHICAGO DEAR TRADITIONALIST: I don’t think you should argue with them on the subject at all. Just say that although many couples live together today without marriage, YOU aren’t comfortable

Jan. 24, 1913 Two plays will be presented by the Sidney Council of the Knights of Columbus on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week in the Lyric Theater. Members of the cast for “The Wealthy Userer” include, Edward F. Salm, Helen G. Bustetter, Margaret Quinlisk, Clemens A. Crusey, Francis X. Lauterbur, Julia H. Wagner, John Kennedy, William Geary, Anthony B. Vocke, Paul J. Wagner, Geo. W. Groves, Charles Hentrich, J.A. Wagner, Edward J. Smith, Francis Wachsmuth, and Vincent Palmisano. Taking part in “Pipes and Perdition” are: Ed. F. Salm, Mrs. Frank P. Thedieck, Mable Ditton, and C.A. Crusey.

––––– Sam Knupp returned late last night with Dr. Beebe’s automobile stolen from the garage Sunday morning and found stuck in the mud near Vandalia.

Reportedly the thief tried to get a farmer to pull the car out of the mud, but when daylight came he apparently became frightened, told the farmer he would go on to Dayton and get help, and boarded a D. & T. traction car and took off.

––––– Word from Columbus today is to the effect that Logan Marshall, Sidney lawyer, has been appointed a member of the state tax commission. He will take the place of A.B. Peckinpaugh, who resigned the position to become deputy auditor of state.

Cromes, is program chairman for the day.

––––– Edward Maurer, Kettlersville dairyman, is the new president, and John Jelley, young Cynthian township farmer, the new vice president of the Shelby County board of education.

The election came at the board’s annual reorganization meeting Saturday afternoon, prior to adoption of the 1963 budget and reports by Supt. Paul Needles.

In accepting the honor, Maurer pledged his best efforts and then commented humorously “We’ll probably get through the year.”

––––– More of the same was in prospect for area residents tonight as sub-zero Arctic air continued to pour into the state plunging temperatures to near their lows for the current winter season.

The nine below zero reading reported this morning by Dave Fette at the U.S. weather bureau cooperating station 2N, north of Sidney, was the coldest for this year, and only one degree above the low for the present winter.

A minus 10 degrees 75 years was reported by Fette on Jan. 24, 1938 Dec. 12, and the following Mayor John Sexauer day a minus nine, was the announced the appoint- same as the overnight low ment of John Quinn as reported this morning. service director for the 25 years city at the regular meetJan. 24, 1988 ing of city council last Mary Smith had no evening. The action was idea that Bel-Mar Lanes taken because the quesproprietor Jerry “Jaws” tion of eligibility of Robert Knoop was up to someHorn as an elector of the thing, so when she got her city of Sidney had been to compete at invitation raised at an adjourned the first level of the Bowlmeeting of council last week. An opinion had ing Proprietor’s tournabeen requested of City So- ment, she filed it away in licitor H.E. Beery, who the garbage.

“I didn’t know anystated that the fact that although Mr. Horn, whose thing about it,” said Ms. family resides in Smith, annually one of the Greenville, received his top female bowlers in the mail at the Sidney post of- city. “Jaws had sent in my fice that did not make him entry and didn’t tell me.

When I got the first letter, an elector of the city.

I just threw it away, but ––––– Three residents of then another one came.”

And the rest is history, Shelby county have been named to serve on the as they say. In a few short special grand jury to meet weeks, Ms. Smith will be in Dayton to consider ap- competing in the national proximately 100 cases singles tournament in transferred from the Winston-Salem, N.C., as a Cincinnati district court. result of her successful atin qualifying They are: C.C. Kelley and tempt Elmer Crusey, of Sidney, rounds.

––––– and Felix Francis, of RusANNA — The new sia. The cases were transferred to Dayton because general manager of the the new federal office Anna Lumber Co. says building in Cincinnati is the current Honda of America expansion projnot yet completed. ect near the village could 50 years be a “springboard” for new Jan. 24, 1963 The Rev. R. Wobus, pas- growth for the firm.

Glen McCool, 48, of tor-emeritus of St. Paul Covington, recently asUnited Church of Christ, will be the guest speaker sumed the position at at Tuesday’s luncheon Anna Lumber Co., 308 E. meeting of the Sidney Op- Main St., following the retimist Club, to be held at tirement of Elbert Baird, who held the job for 24 the Hotel Wagner.

Club president, Norris years.

with it. You are not the only person who feels this way. Many people with strong religious convictions feel the way you do about it. In my opinion, this is something that couples should work out between themselves.

Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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TOOLS – GARAGE ITEMS – UTILITY TRAILER

Mr. Clawson operated a “garage” business for many years and has an outstanding collection of tools and equipment - Chiltons, Brigg & Stratton, Tools and Techniques, Haynes small engine, Chevrolet & GMC repair; Auto Service and repair manuals from 1955 through 1996 ( very nice condition); utility trailer with elec. winch, 9 foot by 55 inches; lawn dump trailer (very nice); fertilizer spreader; bike; garden tools; McCulloch, SE2000 chain saw; elec trimmer; weed eater; roto tiller; elec pressure washer; Lincoln 225 amp welder; 2 hp air compressor; Werner folding ladder, 14 foot; portable air tank; numerous jacks of types and sizes; air hoses; grease guns; creepers; come-a-long; elect.

Hand tools; tool and die taps; numerous hammers; numerous hand tools of all sizes; large vise; 2 bench grinder; shop vac; catalane torch set on cart; small vise; 1.5 ton chain hoist; 6 floor stands; 14 ft alum extension ladder; pipe wrenches; hundreds of hand tools; and many other items.

TERMS: Cash or approved check. No out of state checks accepted. No goods removed until settled for. Everything is sold “as is”. Not responsible for accidents. Buyer number system will be used, positive ID required.

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HOUSEHOLD – ANTIQUES

RCA 27” COLOR TV; Rilo 27” color TV with remote; Magnavox DVD/CD player with video cassette recorder; Magnavox DTV digital to analog converter; Sauder entertainment center; mantel clock; couch with matching chair; lamps; telephone stand; pictures; approximately 30 porcelain dolls (some with stands); porcelain shoes and other porcelain pieces; large bird cage; knee hole writing desk; curio cabinet; numerous water glasses, pictures; Pete Rose bobble head in the box; Kenmore sewing machine in nice cabinet; Miller Dubrul & Peters Mfg cigar press (patent date 1874); Various wooden kitchen chairs (some with cane seats); various Christmas items; queen size book case head board bed; 4 drawer dresser; wooden blanket box; bible stand with wooden casters; various bedding (queen size); CD cabinet; cassette tapes and cabinet; smoke stand; magazine rack; computer desk (very nice); four oil lamps; stemmed fruit glass; various decorative plates; bookcases; various books; GE deep steam carpet cleaner; office supplies; mink cape (like new condition); etched stemmed ware; Kitchenaid mixer; Sharp microwave and stand; Green township school student picture, circa 1920’s; stemmed cranberry (16 pcs); various steins; wooden slaw cutter; Norcold refrig, stove, sink unit apartment size; drop leaf small secretary; old kerosene lamp converted to elec, needs repair; Valmont china, wheat pattern; serving for 8; pressed glass set of dishes, service for 8 with extra pcs; various pcs of old memorabilia (i.e. Ruth Lyons etc); oak drum table; old nail aprons; kids tea set; oak piano bench; hall tree; tower computer with monitor; wooden picture frames; approx 10 Longaberger baskets; metal storage racks; various size radios; 3 small childrens school desk chairs; Oreck upright sweeper; canning jars; metal storage cabinets; roll-a-way bed; vinegar cruets of various sizes; china bells (one Fenton); hundreds of 33 size records (circa 50’s, 60’s); numerous bird figurines; china music boxes; two large pressure cookers; Wagner Ware roaster 4267P; Ohio State Jacket, size XXL, never worn; approximately 20 pcs of original sheet music, circa 1950’s; patio table and 4 chairs; love seat swing; approx. 10 rod and reels; numerous school books circa 1920’s; many kids reading books from in the 60’s (Hollisters, Hardy Boys) and numerous other items.

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No one above or below!

Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included.

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Page 16 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH. All appliances including washer & dryer. $750 monthly. Deposit plus references.

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2 BEDROOM, Piper Street, all appliances & lawncare included, $650 monthly.

Call (937)492-8640

Saturday, February 16th 9:30 a.m. Sidney, Ohio

Live auctions to be held on-site at each location under tents with food and coffee served Farm #1: 9:30 a.m.18135 State Route 706. 73.110± Acres of tillable farmgroud with farmhouse and outbuildings.

Farm #2: 10:30 a.m. 0 Gearhart Rd. 93± Acres (Subject to Survey) Good tillable acreage w 4 acres of wooded ground (auction to be held at 2231 State Route 29 Site) Farm #3: 10:45 a.m. 2231 State Route 29 East (offered in two Tracts via Multi-Parcel system) Tract # 1 to contain 32± acres of bare tillable ground. Tract # 2 to contain 10 acres± wooded ground with 3 BR home and outbuildings.

Farm #4: 1:00 p.m. 2399 Russell Rd. 120± Acres in one tract w/ 2 story farm house. Possible Commercial/Industrial Site.

4 BEDROOM, Country living in town, 3 1/2 baths, large yard, finished basement. No pets. $1000 monthly plus deposit.

(937)441-5394

4 BEDROOM, quiet country setting, Lockington: Hardin Houston Schools, $700 month + deposit, possible RTO, (937)638-0371.

SIDNEY, 1801 Place, cul-de-sac. ances, recently eled, $650 month, room, 1 (937)489-9080.

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APPLIANCES, Maytag, 30 inch Range, combination Refrigerator/freezer, bisque in color, $300 obo, (937)773-3054

STOVE Magic Chef 30" electric self-cleaning stove, white, $175. Whirlpool wall double unit microwave and oven, 30", self-cleaning, beige, $400.

(937)667-8719.

WASHER/ DRYER Heavy duty XL capacity, Whirlpool washer, $75.

GE electric dryer, $75.

Whirlpool heavy duty super-capacity dryer, $90.

(937)492-5702 FIREWOOD, $125 a cord pick up, $150 a cord delivered, $175 a cord delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237

FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up, (937)726-2780.

FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, $120 you pick up. ( 9 3 7 ) 8 4 4 - 3 7 5 6 (937)844-3879

4x4, White Diamond with Cashmere Leather

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT Crystal Red w/Ebony Cloth 4 Cyl Eng Auto Trans 2013 Chevrolet Malibu w/Eco Boost Silver w/ Ebony Cloth 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Crystal Red w/Graphite Interior 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT Champagne Silver w/Graphite Interior 2013 Chevrolet Impala Red Jewel Metallic Ebony Cloth V-6 Auto Trans 2013 Chevrolet Impala Silver w/Ebony Cloth V-6 Auto Trans Ft Bucket Seats 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT 4 Cyl FWD Black Granite w/ Jet Black Leather 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 1Lt 4 Cyl FWD Steel Green w/Jet Black Cloth 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT 4 Cyl FWD Quick Silver w/Jet Black Cloth 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT 4 Cyl FWD Champagne Silver w/Jet Black Leather 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4 Cyl Fwd White Diamond w/ Leather 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT Crystal Red w/Ebony Cloth 7 Passenger 2013 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton Ext Cab 4x4 1LT Blue Granite 2013 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton Ext Cab 4x4 1LT Ruby Red 2013 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton Ext Cab 4x4 1LT Mocha Steel w/cloth 2013 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton Crew Cab 4x4 1LT Ruby Red w/Cloth 2013 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton Crew Cab 4x4 1LT Blue Granite w/Cloth 2013 Chevrolet Silverado ½ ton Crew Cab 4x4 1LT Ruby Red /Ebony Cloth 2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 4x4 White Diamond w/Cashmere Leather 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS Silver w.Ebony Cloth Interior 4 Cyl Auto Trans 2012 Chevrolet ¾ Ton Reg Cab Silverado 1LT 6.0L V-8 Gas (3) To pick From 2012 Chevrolet ¾ Ton Ext Cab 4x4 Silverado LT Silver w/ Ebony Cloth

Pre-Owned 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT Silver w/Ebony Cloth 4 Cyl Extra Clean only 14500 miles 2011 Chevrolet Silverado ¾ Ton 4x4 Ext Cab LB D-max Silver w/Cloth int 14K miles 2011 Chevrolet Silverado ½ Ton Crew Cab 4x4 Victory Red w/Ebony Cloth 16000 miles 2011 Nissan Altima SL White Diamond w/Ebony Cloth Int. 4 Cyl Great fuel Economy 2009 Pontiac Vibe Graystone w/Ebony Cloth Extra Clean 46000 miles 2009 Honda CR-V EX AWD Beige w/ Beige Cloth 4 Cyl Non Smoker 34000 miles 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Silver w/Ebony Cloth Int 3.5V-6 Non Smoker 37000 miles 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L Van Beige w/Beige Leather Captain Chairs Local Trade 76K 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 LT Blue Granite Cloth Int 5.3L V-8 2007 Buick LaCrosse CX Red Jewel w/Gray Cloth 3800 V-6 Eng One Owner 55K miles 2003 Nissan Frontier XE Crew Cab 4x4 V-6 Eng Gray w/Gray Cloth 95K miles 2002 Buick Regal 4 Dr Dark Red Gray Cloth 3800 V-6 Eng Runs great 149K miles 1998 Buick Regal LS Carmine Red w/Tan Leather Sunroof 3800 V-6 Only 27000 Miles!

FIREWOOD, fully seasoned, all hard wood, oak hickory, ash. $70 Half cord, $130 full cord. Delivered in Shelby County.

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BED Tall poster, queen size bed with mattress and box springs in A1 condition. MUST SEE! (937)638-5338

CEMETERY PLOTS @ Forest Hill. 6 separate plots in old section, lot 52 front. $400 per plot. rswooj@aol.com.

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FIREARMS FOR SALE, Marlin model 336W Rifle, .30-30 lever action, Capacity 6+1, like new, with camo soft case, 20 rounds of ammo, my cost $475 asking $425, Walther, PPK/S, 380 Pistol, stainless steel, upgraded walnut handle, 150 round ammo, like new in case, my cost $740 asking $700, Walther P22 Pistol with laser, well cared for, great first gun, my cost $350 asking $300. Call or text (937)418-5329.

LIFT CHAIR Only used 2 months. Like new condition. Blue. Asking $500.

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

(419)629-2041 SNOW BLOWER 5hp, Self propelled, 20" cut.

Briggs and Stratton engine. Runs great. $325.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD $140 per cord. Stacking extra, $120 you pick up.

Taylor Tree Service available, (937)753-1047

SOFA & LOVESEAT, light elegant pattern, $500 (will separate).

Wood cabinet stereo, $50. 9 piece white patio furniture, $500. (937)492-5117

925 Public Notices

925 Public Notices

City of Sidney SHE-Wapak Ave Phase 2 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting February 8, 2013; 10:30 am Bids accepted until February 14, 2013.

Complete details at www.SidneyOH.com or 937-498-8142.

Jan. 24, 31 Feb. 7

LEGAL NOTICE The 2012 Annual Financial Report for Loramie Township is complete and now available for review by appointment, at the office of the Fiscal Officer, Bonnie Paulus, 4376 Rangeline Road, Russia. Call 937-2959805 for an appointment.

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auto, cruise, air, deluxe radio, 4.3 liter V6, $5000 (937)667-6608

2003 CHRYSLER 300 M SPECIAL Pearl black, premium leather black, 3-5 high output V6 24V, 35,000 miles, like new condition, non-smoking, $9600 OBO. (937)489-3426

AUSSIE-POO PUPPIES Miniature Aussie Poo puppies. Males and female. Vet checked. Up to date on immunizations. $350. (567)204-5232 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, 1 females, 3 males. Ready for new home. Parents on premises. $250. Up to date on shots and worming.

(937)492-4059 OBEDIENCE CLASSES

by Piqua Dog Club Starts February 4th at Piqua Armory.

Bring current shot records but No dogs the first night www.piquadogclub.com (937)773-5170

SPAY and NEUTER special during the month of January at Woodland View Equine Service. Call for details.

(937)492-2451 WANTED! Need money?

I buy guns, gold and silver coins and jewelry. Fair prices. (937)698-6362

1993 CADILLAC Fleetwood Brougham, excellent condition! 39,000 original miles.

Asking $6000, (937)778-0217.

2005 FORD Explorer XLT, AWD, Tow Package, 17" alloy wheels, fully equipped, excellent condition. (937)492-8788.

2001 FORD Explorer Sport, electric everything!

Loaded!

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Red 10-speed bicycle.

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2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4 door, 4WD, 6 cylinder, 3.7 liter 5 speed auto, AC, power windows locks and steering, roof rack, AM/FM/CD, great condition. $5290 (937)332-8676

2004 TRITOON PONTOON ODYSSEY 20ft, new stereo, cover, decals, 04 Yamaha 150hp, trailer, runs Great! asking $15,500 email kgeise@electrocontrols.com

2007 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ

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2011 FORD F350 LARIAT SUPERDUTY 4x2 Supercab, 29,000 miles with warranty.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

TODAY’S

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REPLAY 50 years ago Jan. 24, 1963 Jeanette Barhorst nearly caught up with Carol Siegel’s season’s high of 641 during the Holiday Belle session at Holiday Lanes. The Harris Jeweler kegler smashed out a tremendous 633 series, aided by games of 215 and 232.

25 years ago Jan. 24, 1988 The Anna Rockets took nearly 20 less shots than Houston but canned nearly 60 percent to lead to a 76-60 victory over the Wildcats. Paul Albers of Anna had 19 points to lead all scorers. Wes Ritter had 16 to lead Houston.

CALENDAR

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

Jackets go for two over Piqua

BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com It wasn’t that long ago that the Sidney Yellow Jackets pulled out a good overtime win over the Troy Trojans.

But since that game back on Jan. 8, there hasn’t been much to get excited about, the Jackets dropping four in a row and giving up 90 or more points in three of them.

“We have not been very good defensively since that night,” said Sidney head coach Greg Snyder. “So this week we’re trying to get back to the basics. It seems like teams are getty way too comfortable against us.”

The Jackets will try to get back on track Friday night at home, when they go for win No. 2 this season over archri-

val Piqua. When the two teams met back on Dec. 21 — the only game in the area to be played because of a snowstorm — the Jackets came away with an 88-77 victory.

The win over Troy is Sidney’s only other success so far, and Snyder said the Jackets have their hands full with Friday’s foe.

“They’re good, no doubt about it,” he said of the Indians, who are 5-9 on the year.

“They’ve won four times since we played them. We caught them on a night when we really played well down there, but they’re going to want this one just as badly as we do.”

Piqua is led by Josh Holfinger, a 6-foot-4 senior who leads the Indians in scoring at 11.4, and is third in the entire Greater Western Ohio Confer-

ence in rebounding at 9.4 per game.

The Tribe’s second-leading scorer is just a freshman in Colton Bachman at 10.4 per game.

“We’ll have to contain them better,” said Snyder. “(Xavier) Harrison (5-11 junior) surprised us last time. They have a nice inside player in Holfinger and a very nice freshman player in Bachman. They have a lot of weapons they can put on the floor and can score in a variety of ways.

“Rebounding will be a key,” said Snyder. “Down there, we beat them on the boards and that was a huge key.”

Harrison and Bachman both scored 16 against the Jackets in the first meeting and Tate Honeycutt, a 5-11 sophomore, added 15.

Surprisingly, Holfinger wasn’t much of a factor in the first meeting, with eight points and just three rebounds.

The Indians, meanwhile, will have to find a way to stop Tyree Manley, who went for 30 for the Jackets the last time.

However, he’s been held in check in his last two outings, with four against Trotwood and 13 against Lehman.

To expect him to continue at the pace he was is a bit unrealistic,” said Snyder of Manley, who is still at 18.3 per game, seventh in the GWOC. “But he always plays hard and still averages six assists a game, so he’s getting his teammates involved. It’s just that sometimes you don’t make all the shots you take.

High school spots TONIGHT Girls basketball Fort Loramie at Botkins Anna at Jackson Center Fairlawn at Russia Parkway at Minster Marion Local at Versailles New Bremen at New Knoxville Wrestling Tri-meet at Lehman —— FRIDAY Boys basketball Piqua at Sidney Grand Lake at Christian Aca. Russia at Fort Loramie New Knoxville at New Bremen Riverside at Lima Temple Minster at Parkway Versailles at Marion Local Houston at Fairlawn Botkins at Anna Girls basketball Grand Lake at Christian Aca. Bowling Sidney at Piqua

ON THE AIR High school sports On radio, Internet, TV TONIGHT Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball,Fort Loramie at Botkins. Air time 7:10 FRIDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Piqua at Sidney. Air time 7:10 PressProsMagazine.com — Boys basketball, Troy at Vandalia. Air time 7:15 SATURDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, New Bremen at Lehman. Air time 12:40 Boys basketball, Jackson Center at New Bremen. Air time 7:40 PressProsMagazine.com — Boys basketball, Russia at Versailles. Air time 7:45.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re professional football players. I think you take a professional attitude to the game.

It is an obligation of ours to continue this game.”

— Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, on the future of the NFL Pro Bowl

ON THIS DATE IN 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four All-Star MVP awards. Pettit leads the West team with 20 points and 24 rebounds in a 108-94 win over the East.

1982 — Ray Wersching kicks a Super Bowl record-tying four field goals to help the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21.

AP Photo/Al Behrman

THE SCOREBOARD at Great American Ballpark displays that the Cincinnati Reds have been named to host the 2015 Major

Selig makes it official: Reds to host 2015 All-Star Game CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds will host the 2015 AllStar game at Great American Ball Park, the city’s first since 1988, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Commissioner Bud Selig will discuss the decision on Wednesday in Cincinnati, where he’s also appearing to promote Major League Baseball’s latest urban youth academy, according to the person speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

The Cincinnati Enquirer first reported the decision.

The Reds have been trying to acquire the All-Star game since they opened Great American Ball Park in 2003.

They hosted the game twice at Riverfront Stadium — two weeks after its opening in 1970 and again in 1988. This year’s game will be played at the Mets’ Citi Field in New York. The 2014 All-Star game will be played in Minneapolis.

It’ll be the fifth time that Cincinnati — home of baseball’s first professional franchise — will host the All-Star

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CINCINNATI REDS second baseman Brandon Phillips, left, talks with former Reds great Frank Robinson following a news conference Wednesday in Cincinnati, where it was announced the Reds will host the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2015. game. It was played at Crosley Field in 1938 and again in 1953. The Reds hosted the game when they opened Riverfront Stadium in 1970, and baseball had one of its most memorable finishes.

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In 1988, rain washed out the home run derby the day before the All-Star game at Riverfront Stadium. The uneventful game ended in a 2-1

American League victory, with Oakland catcher Terry Steinbach driving in both AL runs on a homer and a sacrifice fly. Steinbach was the MVP and his special bat — with his name erroneously spelled “Steinbech” — was sent to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

The Reds have made an extra push to get the All-Star game since Bob Castellini bought controlling interest in the club after the 2005 season.

Major League Baseball was impressed by how the Reds handled the annual Civil Rights Game in 2009 and 2010. The Reds also have hosted playoff games in two of the last three seasons.

When the Reds hosted the Civil Rights games, Selig mentioned that the city would be a partner in one of its urban youth academies, aimed at getting youngsters more interested in the game.

Selig will discuss MLB’s contribution to the venture on Wednesday. Cincinnati will have the seventh of the urban youth academies, the first in the Midwest.

Madeline Homan

Sidney High School swimmer Madeline Homan had an outstanding meet recently in the Sidney Invitational at the local YMCA. She won the 500-freestyle in 6:10.48 and also won the 200 individual medley in 2:35.32. Both those times were personal bests.

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Tigers take command of County race

BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com It was anybody’s title to win for quite a while, three straight but County wins in five days have put the defending champion Jackson Center Tigers in position to win the County crown again.

Tuesday’s win over Botkins gave Jackson a two-game lead with just three league games remaining, and even though head coach Scott Elchert isn’t about to say it’s over, it will be difficult for anyone to overtake the Tigers at this point in the season.

Jackson is off Friday before traveling to New Bremen Saturday for the start of a tough fivegame stretch.

The County games Friday have Botkins making the short trip to Anna, Houston visiting Fairlawn and Russia playing at Fort Loramie.

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to Lehman, and Russia is at Versailles in addition to the JC-Bremen game.

Jackson Center The Tigers have established themselves as clearly the top team in the County race, and take a two-game lead into a well-deserved night off Friday.

The Tigers were faced with three games in five days, and all three of them were in league play. They beat Russia Friday, came from behind to win a thriller at Anna Saturday, then withstood the challenge of going on the road Tuesday to the team right behind them in the standings, the Botkins Trojans.

If you ask most any County fan if the race is over with Jackson at 8-1, the answer would likely be yes. But say that to Scott Elchert, and you’ll get more of a response than you bargained for.

“They’d be talking to the wrong people be-

cause no one around here thinks that way,” the JC coach said. “To be honest, we haven’t really addressed that. The only thing we talked about in terms of the league was after that first league loss to Loramie. We said we had to worry about each and every game each and every night.”

Elchert doesn’t mind the night off Friday. It comes at a good time because the Tigers are about to embark on a tough stretch of games.

The next five are against New Bremen, Marion Local, Anna, Minster and Fort Loramie.

“I think it’s really good,” said Elchert of having Friday off. “But kids are kids and they want to play games.

Coaches are coaches and we want to practice.”

Senior standout Alex Meyer exploded offensively in the three County games, getting 27, 29 and a disputed 21 on Tuesday. The official book had him for 21, but Elchert said two free throws he made went to

another Tiger player mistakenly.

“It was a tough stretch of games,” he said. “Pretty gruelling, not from a physical standpoint as much as mental. I think it’s a testament to these kids that we were able to come out of them without a loss.”

Russia The Raiders put together back-to-back wins two weeks ago, but have since dropped three in a row, albeit to some topnotch teams in Anna, New Bremen and Fort Loramie.

The Raiders need to regroup quickly because they face a difficult weekend, with games against Fort Loramie and Versailles, both on the road, Friday and Saturday.

Of course, Versailles is non-league but a huge rivalry, with the communities being just a stone’s throw apart. But Raider coach Paul Bremigan isn’t concerned about his team looking ahead, and for a very good reason.

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2012-13 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STANDINGS BOYS County League All W-L W-L Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 13-2 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 10-4 Fort Loramie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 7-7 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 10-5 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 6-10 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 5-11 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 7-9 Friday’s Games Botkins at Anna Houston at Fairlawn Russia at Fort Loramie Saturday’s Games Fairlawn at Miami East Fort Recovery at Fort Loramie Houston at Lehman Jackson Center at New Bremen Russia at Versailles Tuesday’s Game Marion Local at Jackson Center —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North League All W-L W-L Trotwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-0 11-2 Vandalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 8-9 Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3-13 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-13 Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 4-11 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 5-9 Friday’s Games Piqua at Sidney Trotwood at Greenville Troy at Vandalia Saturday’s Games Greenville at Mississinawa Piqua at Greeneview Sidney at St. Marys Tuesday’s Games Dunbar at Trotwood Fairborn at Piqua Springboro at Vandalia Wapakoneta at Sidney Central League All W-L W-L Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 14-3 Beavercreek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 13-3 Northmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 11-4 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 9-7 Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 8-8 Fairmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 4-12 Friday’s Games Beavercreek at Fairmont Centerville at Wayne Springfield at Northmont Saturday’s Games Northmont at LaSalle Wayne at Belmont Tuesday’s Games Beavercreek at Marshall Fairmont at West Carrollton Meadowdale at Northmont Taft at Centerville South League All W-L W-L Springboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-0 13-3 West Carrollton . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 11-5 Miamisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 10-6 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 6-9 Fairborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 6-10 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6 4-10 Friday’s Games Fairborn at Miamisburg West Carrollton at Springboro Xenia at Lebanon Saturday’s Game Xenia at Springfield Shawnee Tuesday’s Games Bellbrook at Xenia Fairborn at Piqua Fairmont at West Carrollton Springboro at Vandalia —— Midwest Athletic Conference League All W-L W-L St. Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-0 Delphos St. John’s . . . . . . . . . 4-0 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Fort Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Coldwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Marion Local. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Friday’s Games Coldwater at Fort Recovery

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Minster at Parkway New Knoxville at New Bremen St. Henry at St. John’s Versailles at Marion Local Saturday’s Games Celina at Coldwater Fort Jennings at New Knoxville Fort Recovery at Fort Loramie Jackson Center at New Bremen Lincolnview at Parkway Marion Local at Franklin Monroe Russia at Versailles Spencerville at St. John’s Wapakoneta at Minster Tuesday’s Games Marion Local at Jackson Center Versailles at Lehman —— Other Boys League All W-L W-L Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-7 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 5-12 Friday’s Game Riverside at Lima Temple Saturday’s Game Houston at Lehman Tuesday’s Game Versailles at Lehman —— SCORING LEADERS Anthony Gillem, Fairlawn ..15 287 19.1 Tyree Manley, Sidney ..........15 274 18.3 Alex Meyer, JC.....................15 274 18.3 Derek Spencer, Chr. Aca......15 257 17.1 Trey Everett, Fairlawn........15 257 17.1 Josh Schwartz, Botkins.......14 237 16.0 Dalton Bollinger, Riverside.16 248 15.5 Joel Albers, Anna.................16 236 14.8 Treg Francis, Russia ...........11 163 14.8 Carson Manger, NB.............14 205 14.6 Chandon Williams, Anna ....16 234 14.6 Devon Poeppelman, Minster .13 187 14.4 Jesse Phlipot, Houston........16 227 14.2 Seth Guillozet, FL ...............14 196 14.0 Nathan Brown, Chr. Aca. ......9 118 13.1 Luke Schwieterman, NB.....14 174 12.4 Adam Niemeyer, Minster ....13 161 12.4 Connor Richard, Lehman....14 172 12.3 Jake Allen, NK.....................13 148 12.2 Carter Bensman, Anna .......16 193 12.1 Jackson Frantz, Lehman ....14 168 12.0 Heath Geyer, Botkins ..........14 162 11.6 Nolan Francis, Russia .........16 186 11.6 Andrew Arnett, NK .............13 140 10.8 Greg Spearman, Lehman....14 151 10.8 —— GIRLS County League All W-L W-L Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-0 13-3 Fort Loramie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 16-2 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 10-7 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 9-9 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 7-10 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 3-14 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9 2-14 Thursday’s Games Anna at Jackson Center Fairlawn at Russia Fort Loramie at Botkins Houston at Mississinawa Saturday’s Game Anna at Middletown Madison Monday’s Game Russia at Covington Tuesday’s Games Fairlawn at Mechanicsburg —— Greater Western Ohio Conference League All W-L W-L Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-0 8-8 Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 8-7 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 9-7 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 7-10 Vandalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 5-10 Trotwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 5-12 Wednesday’s Games Piqua at Vandalia Sidney at Trotwood Troy at Greenville Saturday’s Games Greenville at Versailles Troy at West Carrollton Vandalia at Belmont Wednesday’s Games Greenville at Trotwood Sidney at Piqua Vandalia at Troy Central League All W-L W-L Fairmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-0 14-0 Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 16-1 Beavercreek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 9-7

Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 4-12 Northmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 2-13 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 1-13 Wednesday’s Games Beavercreek at Northmont Centerville at Fairmont Springfield at Wayne Saturday’s Games Africentric at Fairmont Beavercreek at Marshall Miami East at Wayne Northmont at Fairborn Monday’s Games Fairmont at Springfield Northmont at Bellbrook Wednesday’s Games Fairmont at Beavercreek Northmont at Springfield Wayne at Centerville South League All W-L W-L Fairborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-0 13-2 Springboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 12-3 Miamisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 10-6 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 7-7 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 4-13 West Carrollton . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 2-13 Wednesday’s Games Fairborn at Springboro West Carrollton at Lebanon Xenia at Miamisburg Saturday’s Games Fairborn at Northmont Franklin at Lebanon Miamisburg at Valley View Troy at West Carrollton Monday’s Games Chaminade-Julienne at Fairborn Lakota West at Springboro Little Miami at Lebanon Wednesday’s Games Lebanon at Xenia Miamisburg at Fairborn Springboro at West Carrollton —— Midwest Athletic Conference League All W-L W-L Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-0 15-1 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 12-3 Fort Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 10-4 Coldwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 10-5 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 10-6 Marion Local. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 9-6 Delphos St. John’s . . . . . . . . . 1-4 6-8 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 7-9 St. Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 7-8 Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 3-12 Thursday’s Games Fort Recovery at Coldwater Marion Local at Versailles New Bremen at New Knoxville Parkway at Minster St. John’s at St. Henry Saturday’s Games Elida at Marion Local Fort Recovery at Ansonia Greenville at Versailles Lima Shawnee at Coldwater Lincolnview at Parkway New Bremen at Lehman New Knoxville at St. Marys Tri-Village at St. Henry Tuesday’s Games Coldwater at Franklin Monroe Lincolnview at St. John’s St. Henry at Eaton —— Other Girls League All W-L W-L Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-12 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 3-13 Thursday’s Game Bellefontaine at Riverside Saturday’s Games New Bremen at Lehman Riverside at Bethel Monday’s Game Indian Lake at Riverside —— SCORING LEADERS G Pts. Avg Konner Harris, Sidney .........16 332 20.8 Darian Rose, FL ...................18 326 18.1 Natalie Billing, Anna ...........16 284 17.6 Haley Horstman, NK ...........15 255 17.0 Olivia Cummings, Fairlawn ...16 225 14.1 Kylie Wilson, Russia ............17 234 13.8 Bridget Geiger, Minster .......16 210 13.1 Cayla Bensman, Anna..........16 192 12.0 Logan Pitts, Botkins.............18 198 11.5 Meg Reineke, NK .................15 165 11.0 Katie Heckman, Versailles...16 171 10.7 Erica Huber, Anna................16 169 10.6 Christa Puthoff, Versailles...16 164 10.3

“Fort Loramie is a pretty good rivalry too,” he said. “If you’re a Russia basketball player, you have to be looking forward to this weekend.

That’s just the way you look at it. If you’re not excited about this weekend, there’s something wrong with you.”

Bremigan said his team needs to be more consistent.

“We’re playing some young kids and they’re doing a good job,” Bremigan said. “Sometimes it comes down to shot selection, and we need to do a better job of getting to the line. We kind of go in spurts where we don’t score, and our defense hasn’t always been there to help us out.

“But kids like Bryce Dues and Kyle Poling are playing well,” he added. “We just need some consistency out of some other kids.”

Houston Houston coach John Willoughby was asked about his team’s opponents this weekend, road games against Fairlawn Friday and Lehman Saturday. And he didn’t talk about either one.

“To tell you the truth, there’s too much on my plate right now to worry about anyone else,” he said.

His meaning was obvious: the Wildcats have their own problems that need to be addressed.

They have dropped to the bottom of the County standings and while the defense has been a constant all season, the offense continues to misfire.

“The defense is playing okay,” Willoughby said. “We’re just turning the ball over at crucial times and it takes you right out of it. We have to do a better job of taking care of the ball, and we still need to be more consistent shooting the ball.”

The Wildcats have dropped three in a row and five of their last seven games to fall below .500 on the season.

On Friday, they travel to nearby Fairlawn, where the Jets are also trying to get back to their winning ways, having dropped five of their last six games. Then on Saturday, the Wildcats travel to Lehman, and the Cavs have won two in a row, including beating Sidney last Saturday.

“I’m more concerned about my own team,” Willoughby said. “We have to straighten things out. It’s not the effort. The kids are still playing hard.”

Fairlawn The Jets were able to get back on track Saturday night at Riverside, but head coach Justin Tidwell said it didn’t take the sting out of the 80-49 loss to Fort Loramie a night earlier.

“It was ugly but it taught us that we’re not better than anybody and we have to come ready to play,” said Tidwell. “We didn’t hustle much. Fort Loramie was diving for loose balls and sprinting the floor, and we weren’t doing it. It was a little hard to adjust to their big floor, but they had their way with us and played fantastic. They’re definitely on a roll now.”

The Jets host Houston Friday in a battle of two teams looking to turn around their fortunes.

This is a big County game for us because we don’t want to drop any further in the standings,” he said. “And we need to right the ship and get things going

again. Houston is kind of in the same boat and we know they will be aggressive and try to pound it inside to (Jesse) Phlipot. We have to be ready to play some defense.”

Fort Loramie Everyone seems to be in agreement — the Redskins have turned the corner and are on a bit of a roll.

Coach Karl Ratermann isn’t sure. He just knows that he likes what he sees out of his team right now.

“I felt like the weekend we had Lehman and Minster, our mental preparation for games was getting a lot better,” he said. “Just our focus in practice and prior to the game. Our guys understand it’s a means to an end, the work ethic.

They’re really starting to get a feel for the importance of mental toughness.”

The Redskins have won three of their last four and completely dismantled a good Fairlawn team last Friday by an 80-49 score.

Ratermann made some changes to the roster, bringing up a couple of sophomores in Grant Olberding and Devin Braun. Braun responded with four three-pointers against Fairlawn.

They are in our top eight,” Ratermann said.

“Grant is starting now, and they’ve given us a boost offensively. But don’t get me wrong.

While they’ve done a good job, I think the overall mindset has been the main factor. And Tuesday night’s win at Houston was a total team effort.”

The Redskins have a challenging weekend, hosting Russia Friday in County play and Fort Recovery on Saturday.

Recovery is 12-2 on the year.

“We’re focusing on Russia,” said Ratermann. “It’s a big rivalry game for us. Our guys are starting to get some wins and they’re hungry, and I think it’s going to be a neat atmosphere here Friday. It will be a fun night, the reason you put in all the hard work over the summer and in practices.”

Botkins The Trojans had one bad stretch Tuesday night in the big game against Jackson Center, and it cost them, the loss dropping them two games behind the Tigers.

But head coach Brett Meyer felt his team took another step.

“When you look at the game, we were either tied or had the lead for most of the night, but gave up that 15-0 run,” Meyer said. “But that’s what Jackson Center can do to you. So we just have to go on from here.

But I thought it was a better effort from our kids than the first time we played them.”

The Trojans are back in action Friday night at Anna, which is playing as well as anybody in the area right now.

“They did the same thing last year, started off slow and just got better and better,” Meyer said. They had 12 threes (Tuesday) night so we definitely have to worry about that. And (Joel) Albers is one of the best post players we’ve seen and he really hurt us the first time we played them.”

The Trojans got some good news on Wednesday. Gabe Lawrence, out with a mild concussion, has been clear to play.

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County junior high girls tourneys set

SIDNEY’S MASON Calvert is well on his way to a victory in the 138-pound class against Forian

The County junior high girls basketball tournaments are set to begin Friday at Anna and Fort Loramie.

The 8th grade tournament is set for Anna, and Fort Loramie comes in as the No. 1 seed. Jackson Center is the No. 2 seed.

The 7th grade tournament starts Saturday at Fort Loramie at 9 a.m.

The top seed is Anna, 12-2 on the year. Fort LoSDN Photo/Todd B. Acker ramie is the No. 2 seed.

Graebe of Xenia in high school wrestling action The championship Wednesday. Calvert pinned in 2:15. games will both be played at Anna on Monday, Feb. 4.

Following are the pairings: 8th grade All games at Anna Saturday 11 a.m. — Jackson Center (12-3) vs. Houston (1-13) 12:15 — Fort Loramie (9-5) vs. Fairlawn (11-4)

Jackets rout Xenia in team tournament

BLOWOUT Miami routs Duke 90-63

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SIDNEY’S LUKE Dahlinghaus is about to register a pin in his first varsity match of the season Wednesday against Xenia in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Team Tournament. Sidney beat Xenia 55-19.

“Luke (Dahlinghaus) stepped in for Jared Tangeman at 126 and it was his first varsity match of the season,” said McCracken. “And Kyle Pierce started us off and dominated a pretty good kid (19-6). Sam Niswonger is just a freshman and he stepped in for Ryan Penley, who was sick, at 152. Sam got pinned but it was a good effort. And Garrick was sick but he sucked it up for the team..”

Logan Calvert at 145 also won, taking a 12-9 decision.

“Probably the best two matches were Jordan Fox at 170 and

Jacob Lochard at 195.

Fox lost 9-4, and Lochard lost 13-4. It looks like Jacob just got dominated, but he got caught in a five-point move in the second period that changed the whole match.”

McCracken expects to see Beavercreek beat Troy next week.

“I think it will come down to bonus points when we wrestle them,” McCracken said. “I know the kids really want to beat them.”

Sidney got the No. 1 seed for this tournament by beating Beavercreek in its own tournament early this

COUNTY “Gabe gives us another body,” said Meyer.

“These games right now are going to start putting you in position for postseason so we have to start focusing on it. We need to get a little more consistent at both ends of the floor. We still have too many lapses.”

Anna The Rockets had a major win in their grasp last week, leading Jackson Center by seven with 2:40 remaing.

But they couldn’t close it out.

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Sidney 56, Xenia 19 106: Pierce, Sidney, dec.

Senter, 19-6.

113: Sidney by forfeit 120: Sidney by forfeit 126: Dahlinghaus, Sidney, pinned Becker 3:43 132: Rosengarten, Sidney, pinned Hixson 3:24 138: M. Calvert, Sidney, pinned Graebe, 2:15 145: L. Calvert, Sidney, dec. Fletcher 12-9.

152: Dudgeon, Xenia, pinned, Niswonger 5:32 160: Ginter, Sidney, pinned Downing 1:48 170: Neiswender, Xenia, dec. Fox 9-4 182: Xenia by forfeit 195: Hudson, Xenia, dec.

Lochard 13-4.

220: Sidney by forfeit 285: Sidney by forfeit

From Page 18 Still, there’s no doubt the Rockets have turned things around dramatically from the start of the season, which saw them lose their first eight.

“It was still a very good effort against Jackson,” Barhorst said. “And we came back and got a win over Russia, even through we didn’t start very fast.”

The Rockets have had excellent balance all season, but Tuesday they gave teams something else to worry about by

hitting 12 three-pointers against the Raiders.

“Having a lot of kids scoring well makes teams play us honest,” said Barhorst, who has three players averaging in double figures. “We weren’t consistent at thestart of the season, but now we’re getting consistency at both ends of the floor. The kids really deserve a lot of credit. When we lost our first eight, they could have said ‘wait til next year.’ But they stuck with it and

things started going our way.”

The Rockets welcome backyard rival Botkins to town Friday.

“The rivalry is huge,” said Barhorst, who played at Anna. “Growing up, this is the game everybody talks about wanting to get. There is a lot of emphasis put on this game every year.

And we know we have our work cut out.

Botkins has five guys that are interchangeable, and they can all hurt you at any time.”

GABLES, CORAL Fla. (AP) — With a steady din coming from the sea of orange behind the visitors’ basket, No. 1-ranked Duke had a tough time making a shot.

The Blue Devils went more than 8 minutes without a field goal in the first half Wednesday night, and a sellout became a blowout for No. 25 Miami, which delighted a boisterous crowd with a 90-63 victory.

The defeat was the third-worst ever for a No. 1 team, and Duke’s worst in nearly five years.

Durand Scott scored a season-high 25 points for the Hurricanes, and Kenny Kadji added a season-high 22. Shane Larkin had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and Durham, N.C. native Julian Gamble had 10 rebounds and four blocked shots.

Miami (14-3, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) beat a No. 1 team for the first time, taking control with a stunning 25-1 run midway through the opening half. The Blue Devils missed 13 consecutive shots despite numerous good looks, while four Hurricanes hit 3pointers during the run that transformed a 14-13 deficit into a 38-15 lead.

Duke (16-2, 3-2) fell to 0-2 when playing on an opponent’s court. The Blue Devils’ other loss came at North Carolina State, a defeat cost them the No. 1 ranking.

They regained the top spot this week but seemed rattled by the capacity crowd, only the 10th in 10 years at Miami’s on-campus arena. Students began lining up for seats outside the arena almost 24 hours before tipoff, a rarity for the attendancechallenged Hurricanes.

But South Florida loves a winner, and the Hurricanes are alone atop the league standings. They won their sixth consecutive game and beat Duke for the second straight time — but only the fourth time in the 19-game series.

Miami had been 0-6 against No. 1 teams.

Coach Jim Larranaga also beat a No. 1 team for the first time.

Seth Curry, Tyler Thornton and Quinn Cook went a combined 1 for 29 for the Blue Devils, who shot a seasonlow 30 percent. Rasheed Sulaimon led them with 16 points.

Duke went 4 for 23 from 3-point range, while Miami went 9 for 19 and shot 57 percent overall.

Brady fined 10 grand NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has fined New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady $10,000 for an "aggressive slide" in Sunday's AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens.

The fine was announced on NFL.com.

On a first-and-goal

near the end of the second quarter, Brady was forced out of the pocket to his left. He ran for 3 yards but slid before he could be tackled. In the process, he raised his right leg and kicked defender Ed Reed in the thigh.

Brady reportedly apologized to Reed in a text message.

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Sidney had no trouble beating Xenia in its first competition in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Regional Wrestling Team Tournament.

There were eight teams in the lower bracket of the tournament, and Sidney was voted the No. 1 seed.

That means the Jackets got to wrestle at home Wednesday and will again next Wednesday in the finals.

Troy and Beavercreek, the No. 2 seed, will wrestle at Sidney High School at 6 p.m. next Wednesday, and the Yellow Jackets will take on the winner.

The winner of that match advances to the regional finals against Oregon Clay or Perrysburg the following Wednesday.

“I like the idea,” said Sidney coach Jim McCracken of the tournament.

“The only drawback is the finals are two days before the league meet. But some kids will never advance out of the sectionals, but with this, they can advance as a team.”

Sidney beat Xenia 5519 Wednesday night.

There was supposed to be another match, between Springfield and Fairborn, but those two teams withdrew.

The Jackets got pins from Luke Dahlinghaus in 3:43 at 126, Rhett Rosengarten in 3:24 at 132, Mason Calvert at 138 in 2:15, and Garrick Ginter in 1:48 at 160.

Thursday (Jan. 31) 6 p.m. — JacksonHouston winner vs. Russia 7:15 — Fort LoramieFairlawn winner vs.

Anna (6-8) Feb. 4 Championship at 7:15.

—— 7th grade Saturday At Fort Loramie 9 a.m. — Russia (114) vs. Jackson Center (11-4) 10:15 — Fort Loramie (11-3) vs. Fairlawn (10-4) 11:30 — Anna (12-2) vs. Houston (4-9) Tuesday 6 p.m. — Russia-JC winner vs. Loramie-Fairlawn winner 7:15 — Anna-Houston winner vs. Botkins (5-9) Feb. 4 At Anna Championship at 6 p.m.

WE RENT Sidney girls lose to Trotwood 40-31 Tents, Tables and Chairs TROTWOOD — The five games, all in North Megan Mummey.

Sidney High girls contin- play. The Lady Jackets for all Occasions ued to struggle, going on are now 9-8 overall and the road and losing in Greater Western Ohio Conference North play 40-31 to Trotwood.

Sidney lost for the fourth time in the last

Trotwood 6-12.

“We didn’t shoot well, but we’re not playing as a team, not executing, and not playing defense,” said Sidney coach

Sidney (31) Davis 2-1-5; Harris 3-2-9; Hanayik 4-1-9; Elmore 1-0-2; Wise 2-0-4; Hudson 1-0-2. Totals: 13-4-31.

Trotwood (40) Moss 1-2-5; Jewett 3-1-7; K.Ahmad 2-0-4; Seger 1-0-2; A. Ahmad 2-1-5; Ingram 5-3-13; Murray 1-0-2; Martin 1-0-2.

Totals: 16-7-40.

Score by quarters: Sidney ..................9 15 23 31 Trotwood ............12 21 28 40 Three-pointers: Sidney 1 (Harris); Trotwood 1 (Moss).

Records: Sidney 9-8, Trotwood 6-2.

Reserve score: Sidney 32, Trotwood 30.

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ROOSEVELT JONES, BUTLER Jones capped off a memorable day of college basketball by swishing an eight-foot jumper as the final buzzer sounded to give Butler a 64–63 win over Gonzaga at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.

After a back-and-forth final few minutes, Gonzaga had the ball out of bounds with 3.5 seconds remaining and a one-point lead. But Jones stole the inbounds pass and drove for the game-winning basket. He ended the night with 20 points, five rebounds and four assists.

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SHAVON SHIELDS, NEBRASKA Prior to last week, Shields had scored more than 10 points in a game just once this season — 14 in a mid-December win over Jacksonville State. On Saturday, the freshman forward poured in 29 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field and 8-of-8 from the line) in Nebraska’s 68–64 win at Penn State. Earlier in the week, Shields scored 18 points and had eight rebounds in a nine-point loss to Purdue.

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REGGIE BULLOCK, NORTH CAROLINA Bullock scored the first eight points of the game en route to a career-high 24 points to lead North Carolina to a 62–52 win over Maryland in Chapel Hill. The junior swingman outscored the entire Maryland team 21–20 in the first half as the Tar Heels built a 42–20 advantage at the break. Bullock is averaging 14.1 points while shooting 47.7 percent from 3-point range.

Devils hold on to No. 1 ranking by beating Tech.

Michigan might be nation’s best offensive team.

McLemore is getting Freshman of the Year buzz.

Orange squeeze out wins vs. Louisville, Cincinnati.

Siva struggles as Cards lose late lead vs. Syracuse.

Hoosiers have lost 11 straight games to Wisconsin.

Cats host UCLA in key Pac-12 showdown.

Gators playing as well as any team in the nation.

Gophers have three losses — Duke, Michigan, IU. Bulldogs use some Hinkle Magic to top Gonzaga.

McGruder (15.2 ppg) only Cat in double-figures.

Late-game execution dooms Zags at Butler.

Pack yet to show consistency needed to contend.

Sparty has feasted on relatively soft Big Ten slate.

Buckeyes’ D among nation’s best at forcing turnovers.

Ducks now own wins over Arizona and at UCLA. Rams rout Duquesne after OT scare vs. Saint Joe’s Lobos the only unbeaten remaining in wild MWC. Shockers knock off Creighton in key Valley duel.

Bluejays lead nation in 3-point shooting (45.2%).

Duke visits Coral Gables for a huge ACC showdown.

Ole Miss is 4–0 in the SEC for first time in 76 years.

Late lead slips away in Monday matinee at Syracuse.

3 of 4 losses have been by 2 points or less.

Badgers shock IU in Bloomington then lose at Iowa.

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SCOTTIE WILBEKIN, FLORIDA Wilbekin was masterful running the point for Florida in the Gators’ dominating 83–52 win over Missouri in a battle of SEC contenders. He scored 13 points (on 6-of-8 shooting) and handed out 10 assists for a Florida offense that shot 59.3 percent from the field. The Gators are 4–0 in the SEC and have won each game by at least 21 points.

*Records and rankings are as of Jan. 21

Can Florida run the SEC table?

Will Florida go undefeated in the SEC? Mitch Light: Florida is clearly the best team in the league, and the Gators have proven that in the first two weeks of the season by winning their first four games by an average of 26.8 points. Here’s a stat that shows just how dominant this team has been: In SEC games, Florida is shooting 59.0 percent on its 2-point field goals, and its opponents are shooting 39.4 percent. That is a staggering differential. Despite this dominance, my guess is the Gators will not go undefeated in the league. It’s so tough to be sharp for such a long stretch, and we’ve seen this team lose its focus a couple of times this season (losing a late lead at Arizona and playing poorly in a 67–61 loss to Kansas State in Kansas City).

David Fox: Kentucky went undefeated in the SEC last season until the tournament title game against Vanderbilt, so there’s precedent. And the gap between Florida and the rest of the SEC this season is probably greater than it was for Kentucky a year ago. But it’s tough to go undefeated in a major conference, even one as bad as the SEC this season.

The Gators still have to go to Missouri when the Tigers should have Laurence Bowers back. And then Florida ends the season in Lexington, enough time for UK to put things together. Florida’s going to have a gaudy record, but there’s enough room for an SEC loss. I wouldn’t start printing T-shirts quite yet.

Nathan Rush: Last year, Kentucky went undefeated in SEC play en route to winning John Calipari’s first national championship. That team was loaded with talent some NBA rosters would envy. With respect to Florida, Billy Donovan’s team doesn’t boast an Anthony Davis or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

Even in a down year in the SEC, the Gators won’t be able to remain unbeaten in conference play. A trip to Missouri, a visit from Ole Miss and two games against Kentucky are the most likely losses. Florida is a threat to make a deep run in March, but don’t expect perfection in the SEC.

MICHAEL LYONS, AIR FORCE Lyons flies under the radar in the Mountain West, but the senior guard has been one of the most consistent scorers in the league this season. On Saturday, he bumped his average from 17.7 points to a league-leading 18.9 by scoring a career-high 37 points in Air Force’s 91–80 win over Boise State. It was the most points by an Air Force player since 1998, when Jarmica Reese scored 40 against UNLV. DARIEN BROTHERS, RICHMOND Brothers scored a career-high 39 points on only 14 field goal attempts to lead Richmond to an 81–61 win over Charlotte in A-10 action. The senior guard entered the game having made only 3-of-17 from 3-point range in his previous three games. Against Charlotte, Brothers connected on 8-of-11 from three and also hit 11of-12 from the foul line. He also had a team-high eight rebounds.

SEAN KILPATRICK, CINCINNATI Cincinnati snapped a three-game home losing streak by outlasting Marquette 71–69 in overtime last Saturday. Kilpatrick, a senior guard, led the way with 36 points, including six in overtime. He broke a 69–69 tie by driving the length of the court for a layup with 4.3 seconds remaining. Two days later, Kilpatrick scored a game-high 21 points in UC’s 57–55 loss at Syracuse.

CARL HALL, WICHITA STATE In his second game back after missing almost a month with a thumb injury, Hall came off the bench to score 17 points and grab 13 rebounds to help Wichita State to a 67–63 win over Creighton. The Shockers and Bluejays are tied atop the MVC standings at 6–1 in the league.

MIKE MUSCALA, BUCKNELL Muscala scored 27 points and added 15 rebounds — his 13th double-double of the season — to lead Bucknell to a 66–51 win over Lafayette. A highly skilled 6'10" forward, Muscala is averaging 20.1 points and 11.2 rebounds for the 16–3 Bison.

MICHAEL CARTER-WILLIAMS, SYRACUSE Cater-Williams struggled through the first 30 minutes, but the sophomore point guard came up big down the stretch to lead Syracuse to a thrilling 70–68 win at Louisville in a showdown of Big East giants. MCW scored 11 of Syracuse’s final 13 points, highlighted by a steal and a dunk that gave the Orange the lead for good with 25 seconds remaining. Carter-Williams, who leads the nation with 9.3 assists per game, finished with 16 points and seven assists against Louisville and had the exact same stat line two days later in a win over Cincinnati.

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Kenny Boynton and the Gators have emerged as the class of the SEC thanks in large part to their dominating play on the defensive end of the court.

Which team from outside the Big 6 conferences is the biggest threat to reach the Final Four?

Mitch Light: Gonzaga came up short Saturday night at Butler, but the Zags feature one of the most talented rosters in the nation. They might lack a true playmaking guard who can create his own shot, but there isn’t much else Mark Few’s club is lacking. Kelly Olynyk and Elias Harris form one of the most potent frontcourt duos in college basketball, and sophomore guard Kevin Pangos is an elite 3-point shooter.

The Zags also feature some nice pieces off the bench — big man Sam Dower is capable of scoring in bunches, and point guard David Stockton is averaging 3.3 assists in only 19.6 minutes. Gonzaga has disappointed in the NCAA Tournament in the past, but this edition is built for success in March.

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Louisville by 6 Duke by 10 Kansas State by 3 Wisconsin by 1 San Diego St. by 4 Oregon by 7 NC State by 3 Indiana by 3 Michigan by 9 Florida State by 1

Nathan Rush 10-10 Louisville by 2 Duke by 8 Iowa State by 1 Wisconsin by 3 San Diego St. by 2 Oregon by 4 NC State by 5 Indiana by 6 Michigan by 4 Miami by 5

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stick with Butler. Gonzaga’s an awfully good team, and Butler defeated Mark Few’s team without Rotnei Clarke. That’s impressive. We’re talking about a Butler team that has defeated North Carolina, Marquette, Gonzaga and Indiana this season — if those games were played in March, doesn’t that sound like a trip to the Final Four?

Nathan Rush: UNLV is a young team, but one that is led by arguably the best freshman and one of the top big men in the country, in 6’8", 240pound bruiser Anthony Bennett (18.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg). The Canadian who played his high school ball at nearby Findlay Prep is flanked by senior Anthony Marshall (10.3 ppg, 5.8 apg) and flashy freshman combo guard Katin Reinhardt, giving the Rebels inside-out balance few teams — in or out of a Big Six conference — can match. If Dave Rice’s team gets hot at the right time, the Rebs could be Runnin’ on the final weekend of the season.

David Fox 6-14 Louisville by 8 Duke by 7 Kansas State by 2 Wisconsin by 4 San Diego St. by 9 Oregon by 14 NC State by 6 Indiana by 7 Michigan by 8 Miami by 2

Steven Lassan 9-11 Louisville by 10 Duke by 6 Kansas State by 2 Minnesota by 3 New Mexico by 4 Oregon by 7 North Carolina by 2 Indiana by 8 Michigan by 9 Miami by 5

Consensus 10-10 Louisville by 6 Duke by 8 Kansas State by 1 Wisconsin by 1 San Diego St. by 2 Oregon by 8 NC State by 4 Indiana by 6 Michigan by 8 Miami by 2

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SATURDAY, JAN. 26 LOUISVILLE AT GEORGETOWN Georgetown was sharp offensively in a surprisingly easy win at Notre Dame on Monday night, but the Hoyas have had trouble scoring with consistency for much of the season. Louisville is one of the nation’s elite defensive teams — easy baskets will be tough to come by for JT3’s club, even at home.

MARYLAND AT DUKE Poor shooting (38.8 percent) has doomed Maryland through the first three weeks of the ACC season. The Terps will need a huge game from big man Alex Len to make Duke sweat in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils are doing their best to stay near the top of the ACC standings without Ryan Kelly in the lineup.

KANSAS STATE AT IOWA STATE Iowa State rebounded from its crushing loss at Kansas — the Jayhawks banked in a three at the buzzer to send the game into OT — by winning its next three games. Fred Hoiberg’s team lacks a true star like last year (first-round pick Royce White), but the Clones are getting consistent production from Will Clyburn, a transfer from Utah who is averaging 17.0 points and 7.4 rebounds. Kansas State should remain in the Big 12 race all season because the Wildcats defend very well and get after it on the glass.

MINNESOTA AT WISCONSIN The Golden Gophers’ week features a trip to Northwestern on Wednesday night and this tough test at the Kohl Center on Saturday. Minnesota has won only once in its last 15 games in Madison. Wisconsin has proven it can play with any team in the nation — the Badgers won at Indiana last week — but Bo Ryan’s team also has lost to Virginia at home and Iowa on the road. This is the type of game Minnesota needs to win to remain in the Big Ten title chase.

NEW MEXICO AT SAN DIEGO STATE San Diego State shot a combined 43-of-126 (34.1 percent) overall and 5-of-37 from three (13.5 percent) in recent losses to UNLV at home and at Wyoming. That, obviously, has to improve. New Mexico had a rough end to 2012, with losses to San Diego State and Saint Louis (sandwiched around a win at Cincinnati), but the Lobos opened league play with three straight wins. A victory at San Diego State would be huge for Steve Alford’s club.

OKLAHOMA AT KANSAS We’re not ready to call Oklahoma a legitimate contender in the Big 12, but the Sooners are 4–1 in the league after Monday’s win over Texas. Lon Kruger clearly has this program on the right path. Kansas features one of the nation’s top freshmen in guard Ben McLemore and an elite shot-blocker in center Jeff Withey. This is a very tough task for the Sooners.

WASHINGTON AT OREGON There has been nothing fluky about Oregon’s 5–0 start in the Pac-12. The Ducks have won three on the road and already have wins over Arizona and UCLA. Washington was an early surprise, winning its first four Pac-12 games — including three on the road — before last weekend’s shocking loss at home to Utah. The Huskies have been much-improved on the defensive end since league play began.

NORTH CAROLINA AT NC STATE After an 0–2 start in the ACC, North Carolina is showing signs of life. On consecutive Saturdays, the Tar Heels won at Florida State and blew out Maryland at home. UNC still struggles to shoot the ball from the 3-point line and doesn’t get to the foul line enough, but the Heels are good enough to be a threat in the ACC. NC State has the talent to win the league but must play up to its potential on a consistent basis. The Pack followed last week’s huge win over Duke with a loss at Maryland and a close win at home against Clemson.

SUNDAY, JAN. 27 MICHIGAN STATE AT INDIANA Indiana’s lack of scoring off the bench is becoming a concern. In the last three games, the Hoosiers’ reserves have combined for a total of 11 points, including only two in the surprising loss at home to Wisconsin. Michigan State won five of its first six Big Ten games, but the Spartans are about to begin a very difficult stretch — road games vs. Wisconsin and Indiana followed by home dates against Illinois and Minnesota. Tom Izzo likely would settle for a split.

MICHIGAN AT ILLINOIS Illinois won its first 12 games under new coach John Groce, but the Fighting Illini went 2–5 over their next seven games. Illinois is far too reliant on the 3-point shot to enjoy sustained success throughout the entire season. Michigan is more balanced on offense, but the Wolverines still don’t do a great job of getting to the foul line.

Only 15.8 percent of their scoring comes from the line, which ranks 331st in the nation.

FLORIDA STATE AT MIAMI This is one of the biggest weeks in years for Miami basketball. The Hurricanes, currently the only unbeaten team (4–0) in the ACC, play at Duke on Wednesday and then return home to host Florida State on Sunday. A sweep would undoubtedly make the Canes the team to beat in the ACC. Florida State is searching for answers on the offensive end of the floor after scoring only 36 points in a 20-point loss at Virgina last weekend.

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