01/25/13

Page 1

COMING SATURDAY Planning your wedding • The I-75 Newspaper Group is publishing is annual bridal guide. Check it out to find the best local wedding places. Inside

January 25, 2013

VOL. 123 No. 18

TODAY’S

NEWS

TODAY’S WEATHER

25° 14° For a full weather report, turn to Page 12.

www.sidneydailynews.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women in the military must have the same opportunities as men to take on grueling and dangerous combat jobs, whether loading 50-pound artillery shells or joining commando raids to take out

terrorists, defense leaders declared Thursday as they ordered a quarter-million positions open to service members regardless of gender. As Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, signed an order wiping away generations of limits on women fighting for

Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Rachel M. Potter • Allen Arthur Anderson Hilgefort • Martha J. Shanesy • Joshua James Eilerman • Mary Louise Von Aschen

INDEX City, County records..............2 Classified .......................13-15 Comics................................11 Jackson Center.....................8 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................11 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Opinion................................10 Obituaries..............................3 Sports............................16-17 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 .................8 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Roach ........12

TODAY’S THOUGHT “There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.” — Robert Burns, Scottish poet (1759-1796) For more on today in history, turn to Page 5.

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

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich Limit 4 Offers

A penny is a penny, but when Sidney Middle School comes together to donate pennies and other change, a penny can make a real difference. ‘Pennies for Patients’ is a cancer education program and fundraiser benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sidney Middle School began their collections on Tuesday and will continue Photo provided through Wednesday. During OLIVIA PEREIRA, a seventh-grade student at Sidney Middle this time, students are enSchool, counts change as a part of the FCCLA ‘Pennies for couraged to donate to the Patients’ cancer campaign. cause with spare change. “As

2354559

No other discounts with coupon redemption. Expires 3-31-13.

an FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) service program, the ‘Pennies for Patients’ student committee at SMS is responsible distributing collection jars to each teacher. Each first period class competes to see which one can bring in the most change throughout the week. Student committee members are then responsible for collecting the jars each day, counting the change and recording the classes’ collections in the hallway,” said See PENNY/Page 4

Volunteers help younger generation read BY BETHANY J. ROYER Civitas Media broyer@civitasmedia.com PIQUA — The ability to read and to do so well, can provide a lifetime benefit to a child. “We really are helping the child prepare for life, for school, reading is the cornerstone of all learning,” said Greg Morrow, RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) director for Council on Rural Services of their new Reading Buddies Program for preschoolers that will partner with A Learning Place preschools. Council for Rural Services serves Logan, Shelby, Miami and Darke Counties. “Some studies show that if a child struggles with reading at that age and if it isn’t better by third grade, then they are going to keep struggling,” Morrow said. “That leads to frustration in the classroom, which could lead to juvenile offensives, dropping out.” According to Morrow, studies have also shown that children of low-income See READ/Page 4

Photo provided

READING BUDDIES volunteer David Givens recently spent time reading to Hayden at a Kids Learning Place preschool classroom. Reading Buddies is a new program being offered through the RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) at Council on Rural Services that serves Logan, Shelby, Miami and Darke Counties. They are currently seeking volunteers, like Givens, to assist at-risk children with one-on-one reading in partnership with a Kids Learning Place preschools. The first orientation for Reading Buddies will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Council On Rural Services, 201 R.M. Davis Parkway, Piqua. Those interested are urged to contact Greg Morrow at (937) 778-5220 for more information.

SIDNEY

Good 6am - 10:30 am

tive U.S. military personnel. More than 280,000 women have been sent to Iraq, Afghanistan or neighboring nations in support of the wars. Of the more than 6,600 U.S. service members who have been killed, 152 have been women. The leaders said no physiSee COMBAT/Page 5

Cents to battle cancer

TOPPERS TOPPERS

SAVE 50¢

their country, the military services said they would begin a sweeping review of the physical requirements. At the same time they acknowledged that women have been fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan for more than a decade. Women make up about 14 percent of the 1.4 million ac-

Making every penny count

Crusey to be honored • The late Zack Crusey, Sidney Daily News sports editor for more than 25 years, will be inducted into the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in March. Page 9

DEATHS

$1

Women must meet standards for combat BY LOLITA C. BALDOR The Associated Press

INSIDE TODAY

Sidney, Ohio

2 for

5

$ 00

937-492-8820

Limit 4 offers Good 1/25/13 - 2/5/13

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

Good 6am - 10:30 am No other discounts with coupon redemption. Expires 3-31-13.

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


PUBLIC RECORD CITY

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

MUNICIPAL COURT

RECORD

Police log THURSDAY -2:23 a.m.: warrant. Sidney police arrested Caroline Watterson, 30. 831 S. Main Ave., for a probation violation. WEDNESDAY -8:27 p.m.: disorderly conduct. Police charged Turrell Lewis, 23, and Scott Branscum, 27, both of 524 Oak Ave., with disorderly conduct following an incident at 636 Linden Ave. -4:61 p.m.: criminal damaging. James H. Price, 921 N. Miami Ave., told police someone had broken a window of his vehicle. Juveniles in the area denied responsibility. -11:43 a.m.: contempt. Travis Hicks, 29. no address given, was arrested at 110 W. Court St. on two contempt of court warrants. -9:01 a.m.: theft. Benjamin C. Kirtley, 1301 Timberlane Court, told police his credit card had been stolen and used to make a $158 purchase. -8:35 a.m.: warrant. Police arrested Mark A.

COUNTY

Bogan, 49, 2009 MichiIn Sidney Municipal gan St., Room 333, on a Court Wednesday afterprobation violation war- noon, Justin L. Dwyer, rant. 29, 624 Arrowhead Drive, was ordered held for action of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court on a felony burTHURSDAY glary charge. Bond of -3:09 a.m.: accident. $30,091 was transferred Sidney paramedics re- to the county court. sponded to an accident • Travis R. Hicks, 29, at the 87 mile marker of 726 Buckeye Ave., was Interstate 75. fined $50 and costs, senWEDNESDAY tenced to five days in jail -6 p.m.: medical. previously imposed and Paramedics responded 10 days for contempt of to the 700 block of Coun- court in a driving while tryside Lane for a med- under the influence case. ical call. Jail may be reconsidered -3:16 p.m.: medical. if he completes an alcoMedics were dispatched hol intervention proto a medical call in the gram and pays fines and 300 block of Wilson Av- costs in full. enue. • John H. Randall, 57, -12:10 p.m.: investi- of St. Marys, was fined gation. Firefighters $75 and costs for failing used a gas detector to to reinstate a license. check for a possible un• Bradley J. Echols, derground tank leak at 31, 408 E. Main St., 2190 St. Marys Road. Anna, was fined $250 -10:02 a.m.: medical. and costs and ordered to Paramedics responded serve 360 days of comto the 2500 block of munity service for drivNorth Kuther Road for a ing while under medical call. suspension. If fines and -7:52 a.m.: Carbon costs are paid in full, 180 monoxide alarm. Fire- days of community servfighters responded to ice may be reconsidered. 218 S. Vandemark Road • Derek A. Solino, 19, when a carbon monoxide 235 Harvard Ave., was detector malfunctioned. fined $75 and costs on a charge of driving while under restrictions. • Alexander J. Sale, 72, 307 N. Miami Ave., Apt. 2, was fined $75 and -4:58 a.m.: medical. costs for driving without Houston Rescue was dis- a license. patched to the 3600 • Delfina Morales, 38, block of Ohio 66 for a 231 W. Poplar St., was medical call. fined $75 and costs for WEDNESDAY driving with an expired -11:35 p.m.: acci- license. dent. Anna Rescue and Alexander M. • Botkins firefighters re- Pritchard, 19, of Piqua, sponded to an accident was fined $75 and costs at the 105 mile marker for driving with an exof Interstate 75. -9:55 p.m.: medical. pired license and also Anna Rescue and a Van fined $25 for a reasonBuren Township fire able control citation. • Amanda N. Ringler, unit responded to the 13300 block of White 19, of Piqua, was fined Feather Trail in Van $75 and costs for driving Buren Township for a with an expired license. • Armilda F. Strunck, medical call. 36, 607 Fair Road, was fined $10 and costs for driving with expired license plates. • Carissa L. Hankey, 27, of Fort Recovery, was fined $125 and costs for der, the part that will be operating without reaup for big will be gen- sonable control. eral trade, fire protecJoseph A. Biller, 32, of tion, plumbing, HVAC Lima, was fined $70 and (heating, ventilation costs for speeding. and air conditioning), Court fines and electrical/communiThese people recently cations. The board an- paid fines and costs toticipates bid opening to taling $136 (unless be in the first part of noted) for various violaMarch. tions as follows: The estimated project Brice Kellem, 21, 135 completion is in Decem- W. North St., expired driber 2014.

Fire, rescue

RECORD

Sheriff’s log WEDNESDAY -4:44 p.m.: larceny. A deputy responded to 104 E. Mason Road to investigate a theft from a vehicle

Fire, rescue THURSDAY -10:41 a.m.: medical. Houston Rescue responded to a medical call in the 3400 block of Chickasaw Court in Washington Township.

Botkins BOE approves construction resolution BOTKINS — During a special meeting of the Botkins Board of Education Monday, the board passed a resolution to approve all construction documents and authorize commencement of bidding, including advertising for bid packages, relating to the new K-12 building. According to Superintendent Connie Schnei-

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

VILLAGE

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

Mandy Kaiser Inside Classifieds Sales Manager

Jeffrey J. Billiel Publisher/Executive Editor Regional Group Editor

Rosemary Saunders Graphics Manager

Bobbi Stauffer Assistant Business Manager Becky Smith Advertising Manager

2352646

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

Melanie Speicher News Editor Betty J. Brownlee Circulation Manager/ I-75 Group Business Manager I How to arrange home delivery: To subscribe to The Sidney Daily News or to order a subscription for someone else, call us at 498-5939 or 1-800-6884820.The subscription rates are: Motor Routes & Office Pay $41.00/13 wks. (incl. 2% Disc.) $77.00/26 wks. (incl. 5% Disc.) $143.00/52 wks. (incl. 10% Disc.) We accept VISA & MasterCard Mail Delivery $53.00 for 13 wks. $106.00 for 26 wks. $205.00 for 52 wks.

• The next recycling drive will be Feb. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. Items should be tied up, in paper bags or in cardboard boxes. Items accepted are newspapers, catalogs, magazines and cardboard. In case of heavy snow or extremely cold temperatures, the drive will be the following Saturday. Cancellations are aired on WCSM or call Jude at (419) 582-2554. • The St. Nicholas Dinner and Dance will be Saturday at the Osgood American Legion Hall. Social hour will be

Give the Gift that keeps on giving

Regular subscriptions are transferrable and/or refundable. Refund checks under $10 will not be issued. An administrative fee of $10 for all balances under $50 will be applied. Remaining balances of $50 or more will be charged a 20% administrative fee.

I Delivery Deadlines Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. I Periodicals Postage Paid At Sidney, Ohio I Postmaster, please send changes to: 1451 N. Vandemark Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 I Member of: Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Newspaper Association and Associated Press

LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. Diana Copeland, 14244 Road, Anna, Wells $5,258.56. Dismissals Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., v. Kelly O’Leary, 2165 S. County Road 25A. Dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff’s costs. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Nathan B. Towe, 145 S. Short St., Troy. Dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff ’s costs. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Virginia and Paul Chambers, 1146 Morris Ave. Judgment has been satisfied. Lima Radiological Associates v. Robert and Brandie Irwin, 507 E. Pike St., Jackson Center. Judgment has been satisfied. Institute of OrSurgery, thopaedic Lima, v. Elizabeth and Donald Hensley Jr., 18049 Linker Road, Jackson Center. Judgment and costs have been paid. Institute of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lima, v. Nancy L. Lawrence, 406 Risha St., Anna. Judgment has been satisfied. Lima Radiological Associates, v. David Ralston, 30 Elm St., Fort Loramie. Judgment has been satisfied. Wilson Care Inc., Sidney, v. Harouna C. Kah, 925 Buckeye Ave. Judgment and costs have been paid. Wilson Care Inc., Sidney, v. Melissa York, 8145 Port Haven Drive. Judgment has been satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Brian C. Davis, 17077 Green Acre Drive. Judgment has been satisfied. Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., v. Linda Richmond, 999 S. County Road 25A. Dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., v. Sheri Sturgeon, 1220 Morris Ave. Dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., v. Debra J, McJunkin, 21070 Lock Two Road, Jackson Center. Dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Mich., v. Floyd E. Swigert, 122 W. North St., Apt. C. Dismissed due to lack of prosecution.

CONNECTION

Osgood Copyright © 2013 The Sidney Daily News Civitas Media, LLC (USPS# 495-720)

ver’s license. Kevin A. Gardner, 46, 205 First St., Russia, speeding, $135. Byron Redd, 65, 925 N. Miami Ave., speeding, $135. James L. Fletcher, 21, 10819 Little Turtle Way, speeding, $141. Robert H, Wheeler, 46, 2154 Riverside Drive, stop sign, $130. Krista K. Osborn, 37, 210 Diamond Drive, Anna, following too closely, $130. Ryan E. Riedlinger, 33, 21580 Tawawa St., speeding, $135. Pamela S. Mowery, 56, 3960 State Route 66, Houston, speeding, $135. Daniel M. Seger, 38, 7417 W. Mason Road, speeding, $135. Gilbert E. Braun, 78, 3702 Patterson-Halpin Road, Houston, stop sign, $130. Thomas E. Jacobs, 64, 220 Grandview Drive, Fort Loramie, failure to display plate, $130. Sonja K. Francis, 43, 2244 Kelch Road, Russia, speeding, $135. Frederick J. Rattermann, 56, 141 S. Loramie Creek Road, Fort Loramie, speeding, $135. Robert E. Hagan, 23, 107 Brookside Drive Unit C, Anna, speeding. Christopher A. Streib, 46, 107 Morgan St., Versailles, speeding, $135. Josie R. Strunk, 18, 1611 Cypress Place, following too closely. Erin K. Cornett, 34, 18345 Herring Road, seatbelt, $116. Martha Counts, 85, 605 Fair Road, improper backing. David A. Voisard, 52, 1516 Bon Air Circle, speeding, $135. Duncan S. Ankrom, 24, 500 N. Vandemark Road, Apt. 12, expired license plates. Michael K. Egbert, 64, Debra Drive, 413 Botkins, speeding, $141. Andrew J. Bergman, 37, 724 Oakwood Drive, Minster, speeding. Piccola V. Houck, 78, 1293 Turner Drive, right of way when turning. Deborah I. Spradlin, 53, 709 S. Main Ave., stop lights. Jagsir Singh, 24, 579 Foxcross Drive, speeding, $141. Jeremy W. Hughes, 26, 352 N. Wagner Ave., right of way. Jodi Hickman, 43, 3730 State Route 29E, speeding. Civil cases Midland Funding

For Gift Subscriptions please call 937-498-5939 or 1-800-688-4820

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30. The dance will be from 8 to 11 p.m. St. Barbara Sodality is raffling off a guardian angel statue. Tickets were sold at Masses, but also may be purchased at the dance. The drawing will be held at the dance. Tickets are $5 for six. • St. Nicholas preschool religion will start Feb. 3 during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parents should call the Pastoral Office to register their children.

• The Osgood Legion holds euchre tournaments at the Legion Hall on Thursday. Winners for Jan. 10 were Elmer Rutschilling, Jerry Ruchty, Paul Griesdorn, Agnes Poeppelman and Barb Winner. Jan. 17 winners were Leroy Ahrns, Ralph Winner, Tom Feldman, Elmer Rutschilling, Elsie Winner and Barb Winner. • Osgood Legion will hold a dance Feb. 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Bob Corfield will provide the music.

Page 2

Quincy to put levies on ballot QUINCY – During its second January meeting Tuesday, Quincy Village Council adopted resolutions to proceed with preparations to place both a general operating and a street fund tax levy on the May primary election ballot. Both issues would be for 2 mills. The fiscal officer will contact the Logan County Auditor to request tax amounts to be generated and council will then adopt separate resolutions to place the levies before voters. Jeff Clevenger, the joint sewer plant’s operator of record, proposed a change in the plant’s method of sludge removal. Presently, sludge is dried, removed twice per year and land applied. He proposes using the Logan County landfill to dispose of sludge in liquid form. Clevenger told council money can be saved in testing and other costs involved in drying sludge. The proposal will be presented during the joint board’s Feb. 4 meeting. He also reported corrosion of bolts, screens and the building’s structure will be discussed, New bolts of stainless steel and vent fans at both ends of the building are being considered to combat toxic chemicals in such a small area. Mayor Dan Robinson reported a Neighborhood Watch program will be resumed in March. Meetings will be held the first Monday each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers. He said several issues have taken place, most in broad daylight. Kirk Hermandollar reported the water department is experiencing excessive water usage. Council is asking citizens to watch for any area where excessive groundwater is found and contact his office at 935-3950. Large puddles of water or bubbling standing water are typical instances. Hermandollar also told council he will be attending school to obtain his Sewer Collection II license. Council was informed four of its seats will become vacant Dec. 31. Candidates are advised to contact the Logan County Board of Elections for candidate filing information. Since Jan. 7, all independent contractors performing services in the village must complete a Public Employee Retirement System form declaring their participation in a retirement program or become a village employee within 30 days of being contracted for a job. The meeting included am executive session to discuss personnel issues. No action was taken. Council’s next regular meeting will be Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

nvited You’re Ie staff of the

in th ng Please jo ews in celebrati N aily ment e r i t Sidney D e r s ! rnett’ industry Tom Baars in the newspaper ments ye fresh after 68 e and re k a c r o e, f elcome ews offic Public w Sidney Daily N o ad n at the mark Ro e d n a V rth pm. 1451 No , 3pm-5

31 January , y ! a d s r t wishes Thu s e b m o ng T in wishi s u n i o J 7 235972


PUBLIC RECORD

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

DEATH NOTICES

OBITUARIES

Martha J. Shanesy PIQUA — Martha J. Shanesy, 98, formerly of 1849 W. Parkway Drive, died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Piqua Manor Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Mary Catholic St. Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

IN MEMORIAM

Visitation today 12:30 til hour of service Service 2pm.

Cromes

Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Mary Louise Von Aschen PIQUA — Mary Louise Von Aschen, 100, formerly of 725 Young St., died at 7:04 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. A service to honor her life will held Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

Joshua James Eilerman

Marvin Fleming

492-5101 View obituaries at

cromesfh.com 23254764

Snow Removal & Salting Area Tree & Landscape Service 492-8486

2352589

MARKETS LOCAL GRAIN MARKETS Trupointe 701 S. Vandemark Road, Sidney 937-492-5254 January corn ........................$7.45 February corn.......................$7.47 January beans....................$14.51 February beans ..................$14.44 Storage wheat ......................$7.43 July ’13 wheat ......................$7.51 CARGILL INC. 1-800-448-1285 Dayton January corn ........................$7.59 February corn.......................$7.59 Sidney January soybeans ..............$14.60 February soybeans.............$14.60 POSTED COUNTY PRICE Shelby County FSA 820 Fair Road, Sidney 492-6520 Closing prices for Wednesday: Wheat ...................................$7.82 Wheat LDP rate.....................zero Corn ......................................$7.48 Corn LDP rate........................zero Soybeans ............................$14.84 Soybeans LDP rate ................zero

LOTTERY Wednesday drawing Powerball: 11-12-2443-45, Powerball: 9 Thursday drawings Mega Millions estimated jackpot: $89 million Pick 3 Evening: 8-9-4 Pick 3 Midday: 6-1-9 Pick 4 Evening: 8-5-62 Pick 4 Midday: 9-3-6-2 Pick 5 Evening: 3-7-97-8 Pick 5 Midday: 1-4-91-1 Powerball estimated jackpot: $130 million Rolling Cash 5: 01-2530-34-38

OBITUARY POLICY

& Conference Center

400 Folkerth Avenue, Sidney

937-492-1131

2352586

Rachel M. Potter, 75, of 1113 Constitution Ave., went home to be with her Lord peacefully Wednesby Lois day, Jan. 23, Licensed Medical Massage Therapist 2013, at 5:08 Don't forget p.m. at her resiyour dence surrounded by her Valentine! family. She was born July 7, Gift Certificates Certificates available. available. 1937, in Hazard, Ky., the Gift daughter of the late Call for for details. details. Call Rufus and Sarah (Pelfrey) Hughes. On July 3, 1951, she married Donald R. Rose who preceded her in death in % 1983. On Sept. 27, 1987, she married Roby Potter who passed away Sept. Garnett 6, 2009. Jewelry She is survived by one now thru 1/31/13 son, Donald Rose Jr., of on made-up, in-stock items only Sidney; three daughters, 104 E. Mason Rd., Mrs. Eugene (Kathryn) Sidney Green, of Twinbranch, W.Va., Mrs. Gary M, T, W 9-6, Th 9-1, F 9-8 Sat 9-3, Sun Closed (Pamela) Bynum, of Sidney and Tammie Let Western Ohio Cantrell, of Bellfontaine; Mortgage Take Care six grandchildren; 13 grandchildren; two of Your Home Needs great sisters, Mrs.Bill (BarWestern Ohio Mortgage bara) Osborne, of Sidney, 733 Fair Road, Sidney and Louise Frasher, of Office: 937-497-9662 Twinbranch, W.Va.; and Toll Free: 800-736-8485 special friends Loretta Teresa Rose President Nichols and Gin Noe. NMLS# 286923 She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters, one 2354135 MB 801814 grandson and two greatNOW FEATURING ROMER’S CATERING

A Massage

937-492-1469

and was a 2010 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He had been a karate instructor for All American Youth Activities of Dayton. He taught sessions at Sidney and Wa p a k o n e t a . Josh was a blackbelt in Karate and also enjoyed the card game “Magic.” Mass of Christian Burial will be cebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie by the Rev. Steven Shoup. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website, w w w. g e h r e t f u n e r a lhome.com.

Rachel M. Potter

2356245

FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie Board of Education will approve the purchase of a school bus and a preschool waiver when it meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choral music room. The board will also approve appropriation changes and removal of the current surface of the stadium track. Supplemental contracts for co-curricular positions and extended service will be considered as well as employment of several employees substitute and a prekindergarten class instructor.

Sidney Inn

20

...Off

2353335

BOE to buy bus

FORT LORAMIE — Joshua James Eilerman, 21, of Greenback Road, passed away suddenly of unknown causes Wedne sday evening, Jan. 23, 2013, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital emergency room in Sidney. He was born Sept. 26, 1991, in St. Marys, the son of Kevin J. and Jill A. (Clune) Eilerman, who survive in Fort Loramie. Also surviving are two siblings, Anthony and Kathryn Eilerman, both at home; maternal grandparents, Richard and stepgrandmother, Sandra Clune, of Coldwater; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Susan (Botkin) Eilerman, of Fort Loramie; as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Kathryn (Laux) Clune. Josh attended St. Michael Catholic Church

granddaughters. M r s. Po t t e r retired from the Stolle Corp. in 1995. Rachel enjoyed different types of crafts and watching special TV programs. She made it a special point to read her Bible daily. Rachel was a member of Solid Rock Pentacostal Church of God in Sidney. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Solid Rock Pentacostal Church of God with the Rev. Anthony Krummrey officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens, Sidney. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S.Main Ave. Memorials may be made to the Solid Rock Pentacostal Church of God in Rachel Potter’s memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the Potter family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

Allen Arthur Anderson Hilgefort

2351071

AFFORDABLE FUNERALS

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

492-5130 The Sidney Daily 2344960 News publishes abbreviated death notices free TREE TRIMMING of charge. There is a flat • Beautify & $85 charge for obituarProtect ies and photographs. • Prevent & Usually death notices Treat Disease and/or obituaries are submitted via the fam- • Revive Ailing Trees ily’s funeral home, al2352588 though in some cases a Area Tree & family may choose to Landscaping submit the information directly. 937-492-8486

Allen Arthur A n d e r s o n Hilgefort, 34, of Daytona Beach, Fla. and formerly Sidney, died Sunday Jan. 20, 2013. He was born Aug. 4, 1978, in Fairborn, the son of Barbara L Anderson of St Petersburg, Fla., and Bruce and Valerie Hilgefort of Sidney. He is survived by a son, Wyatt, age 3, who was always the light of his life. Also surviving him is his brother Brian Hilgefort, of St Petersburg, Fla. as well as siblings Tamara and Alex Hilgefort, of Sidney. Allen is also survived by maternal grandfather Ken Anderson, of Newcomb, Tenn. and paternal grandparents Lester and Joyce Hilgefort, of Newport. A maternal grandmother Goldie Anderson preceded him in death.

Surviving uncles include Kenneth Anderson Jr., of Daytona Beach, Fla., H. Michael Anderson, of La Follette, Tenn., and Russell Hilgefort, of Newport. Surviving aunts include Diana Touchstone, of Lake Butler, Fla., and Constance Schrader, of Versailles. Allen was loved by many and will be missed by all. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. There are no calling hours. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney is handling the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the Anderson and Hilgefort families at www.salm-mcgillandtangemanfh.com.

Page 3

Bowers pleads guilty to arson WAPAKONETA — Chad Bowers, 29, of New Bremen, has pled guilty to aggravated arson, a second-degree felony. During a hearing this week in the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court in Wapakoneta, Bowers admitted setting fire on Feb. 25, 2012, to his former home at 31 W. Fifth St., Minster, because he was angry with his pregnant girlfriend. He faces a maximum eight years in prison and a $15,000 fine. He could also be ordered to repay his insurance company the $102,000 which the company had remitted to the firm that holds the mortgage on the former residence. Auglaize County Assistant Prosecutor BenElder has jamin requested that Bowers also be required to pay $1,442.56 to the state fire marshal’s office, the cost of the office’s aid in the investigation. In addition, Bowers could be required to repay the

Minster Fire Department for its expenses in the matter. A sentencing date has not been set. Bowers had been charged earlier on the night of the fire with criminal trespassing and assault for an altercation at his mother’s home. He said he had been drunk when he started the conflagration at his house by setting fire to his girlfriend’s teddy bear after learning she was pregnant. Flames were in full force by 11:30 p.m. During the court hearing, Bowers became very emotional, crying and begging the judge to let him keep his job in Sidney at a retail store. He said that he has quit drinking alcohol and undergone counseling. According to his attorney, John Poppe, Bowers and his girlfriend have reconciled and are raising his now-3-month-old son together.

Teen, tried as adult, sentenced to probation A 16-year-old tried as an adult in Shelby County Common Pleas Court has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $30 restitution plus court costs after pleading guilty to a charge of breaking and entering. He also was ordered to earn his G.E.D. Levi William Fitchpatrick, 16, 16414 East

St., Kettlersville, was found to be a delinquent child in juvenile court and determined to be prosecuted as an adult on a charge of burglary, a third-degree felony. The charge stemmed from an incident in which he entered the home of Tyler Oakley at 302 1/2 N. West Ave. and took items of his property, which he then sold for profit.

Trio plead not guilty to charges In Shelby County Common Pleas Court Wednesday, J.P. King, 38, 225 S. Miami Ave., entered a plea of not guilty to a fifth-degree felony charge of breaking and entering. He was released on his own recognizance. According to his indictment, King trespassed in the residence at 13850 Kirkwood Road, Sept. 30, to commit theft. • Todd M. Kelly, 18, formerly of 2481 Apache Drive, pleaded not guilty to one count of theft and one count of vandalism, both fifth-degree felonies. His bond was set at $2,500. According to his indictment, on Dec. 29, he took a vehicle belonging to his grandmother without permission, and he also damaged and destroyed “numerous items of personal property within the dwelling of Aunalee Heckler.” Counsel further noted that following Kelly’s release, he will reside with his youth pastor at 1703

King

Kelly

Kuther Road. • Brett A . Copeland, 21, 555 Gearhart Road, en- Copeland tered a plea of not guilty to a charge of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a fourth-degree felony. Bond was not set, as he is currently incarcerated on another sentence, so he was listed as released on his own recognizance and ordered to have no contact with the victim. According to his indictment, on or about May 26 he “engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with a minor” age 15, being four or more years older than the minor and aware of her age at the time.

Buble baby on the way NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Buble has something new to sing about: becoming a father. In an online video posted Thursday by the YouTube account of Buble’s wife, Luisana Lopilato, a sonogram with the words “Mini Buble!!!” is shown. The 20-second video ends up

with words: “We’re having a baby Buble!!!!” The 37-year-old Canadian singer and his 25-year-old Argentine actress-wife were married in 2011. The couple met in 2009 during a South American concert tour. A representative for Buble confirmed that the couple are expecting.


STATE NEWS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

Obama wants Cordray back as consumer watchdog ers. Obama noted that Cordray needs Senate approval to keep his job. institu“Financial tions have plenty of lobbyists looking out for their interests. The American people need Richard to keep standing up for them,” Obama said Thursday. “And there’s absolutely no excuse for the Senate to wait any longer to confirm him.” Cordray thanked the president for his confidence. “We understand that our mission is to stand on the side of consumers — our mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters — and see that they’re treated fairly,” he said. The standoff with Senate Republicans that led to Cordray’s entry onto the national stage was atypical for the intelligent, softspoken repeat “Jeop-

AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

RICHARD CORDRAY stands at the left as President Barack Obama announces in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday that he will re-nominate Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a role that he has held for the last year under a recess appointment, and nominate Mary Joe White to lead the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). ardy!” champion. Cordray earned a law degree from the University of Chicago and a master’s in economics from the University of Oxford. He interned for then-U.S. Sen. John Glenn, the astronaut,

native Ohioan and Democrat and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, a Reagan appointee. That built the beginnings of a resume that would make him acceptable to either party.

Crime lab chief dies while scuba diving KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) — The director of Ohio’s state crime lab died while scuba diving, authorities said Thursday. Ronald Dye, of Grove City, Ohio, and a buddy were diving about 6 miles offshore Wednesday when they surfaced after about 25 minutes, Monroe County Sheriff’s officials said. The friend told deputies Dye was low on air and that Dye then indicated something was wrong, but he didn’t tell him what it was.

The captain of a commercial dive vessel, Tropical Adventures, told deputies a crew member went into the water with a rescue buoy and helped the men back to the boat. A crew member started CPR and the boat headed for the dock, but the 56year-old Dye was declared dead a short time later at a hospital. The cause of death wasn’t immediately clear, and an autopsy was scheduled. The office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Dye had led the Bu-

reau of Criminal Investigation lab for the past year-and-a-half and was credited with helping to cut the turnaround time for DNA evidence testing there. Dye had worked for more than 30 years at the lab, which provides law enforcement with services such as help in processing evidence from crime scenes. He rose through the ranks until he was chosen to lead the lab after a national search, and he was excited to be part of the state’s new forensic

dive team announced last year, DeWine said Thursday. “He was a true professional, great guy to work with, very open to innovation,” DeWine said. He described Dye as a quiet, well-liked employee who was easy to work with and known for maintaining high standards at the lab. DeWine said Dye had pushed for the lab to pursue a lengthy accreditation process, and the office learned the day he died that the lab had received accreditation.

PENNY

From Page 1

Family and Consumer Science teacher Cindy Lieurance, who also serves as the FCCLA adviser at SMS. “Last year was our first year doing this. Our group had set a school-wide goal for raising $500, and to all our surprise, we raised more than $1,700,” Lieurance said. “The Sidney Middle School students really embraced the cause.” Lieurance encourages students to donate each morning on the announcements and at lunch from the stage. The driving force for classes to win is the home-cooked breakfast provided by the FCCLA Pennies for Patients committee, who will arrive bright and early on Feb. 1 to prepare the meal. “This project is a win-win for

everyone. Students get to feel great about donating to a worthy cause, they get to participate in a little healthy competition, and my FCCLA group gets to learn about service and put to use some of the skills they learn in my classroom. Most importantly, we contribute, as a school, to a very worthy cause,” said Lieurance. FCCLA, formerly FHA, is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Nationally, FCCLA has more than 190,000 members and nearly 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations. The organi-

zation has involved more than 10 million youth since its founding in 1945. The Sidney Middle School chapter, in its second year of existence is comprised of 46 seventh- and eighth-grade boys and girls, much of that due to their adviser. Various committees take part in a variety of service projects like ‘Pennies for Patients,” an afterschool Fun Day, making ponchos for students in wheelchairs and more. In February, SMS FCCLA members will take part in the Power of One, a national program that helps students find and use their personal power. Members set their own goals, work to achieve them, enjoy the results, and present their projects to FCCLA leaders.

READ backgrounds entering kindergarten have an average 3,000 word vocabulary, while their middle income counterparts have 20,000 words. If intervention is delayed until age seven, 75 percent of children will continue having difficulty and, “A lot of families just don’t read with their kids, one on one,” said Morrow, with teachers unable to provide one-on-one attention to each child in a classroom. A program such as Reading Buddies can make up the difference by providing the extra boost, direction, and focus such at-risk children need. Morrow, who is fairly new to the facility, having come on board in September 2012, works with federal grants to

From Page 1 engage seniors, 55 and better, in volunteer opportunities such as Reading Buddies, which is also open to anyone 18 and over. “It’s very much available to 55 and older, but 18, you can do it,” said Morrow, who grew up in Miami County, went to graduate school and returned to live near family when he was hired on as director of the program. “It’s a great job.” So far, a search for volunteers in Shelby County has proved successful with nearly 20 individuals responsing to advertising. Morrow is hoping for more, as he believes the true success behind the program lies in people realizing that reading to a child does not take a lot of knowledge, know-how, or time.

“It’s a unique thing that doesn’t take long, or a load of training to do, and its a minimal commitment,” said Morrow. “It’s just go in there, spend an hour and read to four or five kids.” Training will be provided for volunteers who pass a background check and physical (both provided free of charge) and have their own transportation. The first orientation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Council On Rural Services, 201 R.M. Davis Parkway, Piqua. “There will be ongoing support and they’ll be in the classroom with teachers,” Morrow said of continued, on-hand assistance for volunteers. “We have, right in-house, all the experts to provide the training, the best

practices to read to kids. It’s a really good fit for us.” For the remainder of the school year and next, Reading Buddies will focus on preschool-aged children, with expansion the following year to higher grade levels, up to second grade, so that every child has an opportunity to read in the program. Those interested in being a volunteer may contact Morrow at (937) 778-5220 for more information. “It may seem like it’s very simple but the most simple things that we do make the biggest difference, it doesn’t have to be this great (big) thing that you do to make a difference,” Morrow said. “By reading to a little preschooler you could be changing the course of someone’s life.”

Enjoy the convenience of home delivery Call 498-5939 or 1-800-688-4820, ext. 5939

We accept

Closing arguments heard in murder trial BY WILL E SANDERS Civitas Media wsanders@civitasmedia.com TROY — The case against accused child murderer Travis Lee Gauldin ended Thursday in Miami County Common Pleas Court as closing arguments were delivered in the case involving a 4-year-old Piqua girl’s death. First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tony Kendell and Public Defender Steve King both gave their closing arguments during the second day of Gauldin’s murder trial. Gauldin, 22, of Troy, has entered a plea of not guilty to a lone count of murder stemming from the death of Malisa Louann DeLaSancha, 4. Malisa died April 14, two days after prosecutors say she was intentionally burned with a lighter on her hands and feet and slammed and thrown into a living room wall by Gauldin as the victim’s two siblings watched in horror. Gauldin, who lived at the residence with the mother of the children, maintains Malisa fell down the stairs, but expert medical testimony discounted his claim in court. Initially, the two siblings told authorities their sister fell down the stairs, which matched Gauldin’s description of what took place on the night of April 12 at 1012 Caldwell St. Days later after Gauldin was arrested, however, the then 6- and 8-year-old brother and sister told a children’s services official what really happened. Both children tearfully recollected the night of the tragedy Wednesday from the witness stand and testified they lied because Gauldin threatened to kill them if they didn’t. “The children told you what really happened,” Kendell said. “They said what they seen and they have never faulted from that. They’d just seen him, essentially, murder their baby sister.” Malisa was airlifted to Children’s Medical Hospital where she died two days later. She never fully regained consciousness at any point after the assault. A coroner ruled the death a homicide as a result of multiple blunt force trauma to the head, neck and chest while another medical expect testified the child’s injuries were so severe that medical intervention would not help her because the assault that caused the wounds “neurologically devastated” the toddler. Malisa suffered from a herniated brain stem, expert testimony concluded. “I am confident that once you apply the evidence … you will come to one conclusion and that is the defendant is guilty of murder,” Kendell said. “I believe we proved this case beyond a reasonable doubt.” In his closing remarks King called the case “heart-wrenching” and “emotional,” but said he believes there are key pieces to the case missing, including that of the many injuries the victim sustained could not be dated to a specific cause or time. King stated the mother of Malisa, Mandy Kolker, had admitted in the past of using “questionable discipline measures,” which included corporal punishment and sometimes a belt. He said Kolker entrusted her children to Gauldin and that “there were no red lights to cause the mother … not to trust the care of such a person (Gauldin).” “We will accept the verdict, whatever it may be … and that it will be fair to Travis,” King concluded. Afterward, Judge Christopher Gee stated he would announce the verdict in court in the near future, but did not officially schedule a day and time. If convicted of murder Gauldin faces 15 years to life in prison, but he also could be convicted a lesser included offense, which consist of reckless homicide, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter.

Kasich touts Ohio comeback at economic forum COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has taken his message on Ohio’s economic comeback to the world stage. The Republican governor was among political, business and other leaders from around the globe participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He was appearing in separate sessions Thursday and Friday. In presentations, media interviews and private business meetings, Kasich shared the story of Ohio’s improved

budget and employment picture during the two years he’s been governor. Kasich repeated the themes he conveyed at last year’s Republican National Convention and often highlights at his Ohio appearances. They include dovetailing educational offerings with available jobs and reducing government red tape. A Kasich spokesman said the governor also is marketing Ohio to leaders in the advanced manufacturing, transportation, chemical and oil and gas industries.

Chris Wesner JD, PT

Attorney At Law

2354253

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama wants former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to stay on as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Obama on Thursday named Cordray to continue in the role he’s held since the president used a recess appointment about a year ago to bypass congressional opposition and install him. That appointment expires at the end of this year. Senate Republicans had opposed Cordray, as well as the concept of the consumer bureau, saying it had too much power with too little input from Congress. The bureau was created as part of the 2010 overhaul of the nation’s financial regulations, to defend consumer rights with banks, mortgage companies, the credit-card industry, payday lenders and oth-

Page 4

Phone: 937.339.8001 Fax: 855.339.5440 chriswesnerlaw@gmail.com ChrisWesnerLaw.com 22 N. Market Street Suite C, Troy, OH 430 N. Wayne St. - Piqua, OH


NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Friday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2013. There are 340 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 25, 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepted Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s resignation as commander of the Army of the Potomac, and replaced him with Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker. On this date: • In 1533, England’s King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who later gave birth to Elizabeth I. • In 1787, Shays’s Rebellion suffered a setback when debt-ridden farmers led by Capt. Daniel Shays failed to capture an arsenal at Springfield, Mass. • In 1890, reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) of the New York World completed a roundthe-world journey in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes. The United Mine Workers of America was founded in Columbus, Ohio. • In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated U.S. transcontinental telephone service between New York and San Francisco. • In 1936, former Gov. Al Smith, D-N.Y., delivered a radio address in Washington, titled “Betrayal of the Democratic Party,” in which he fiercely criticized the New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. • In 1947, American gangster Al Capone died in Miami Beach, Fla., at age 48. • In 1949, the first Emmy Awards, honoring local Los Angeles TV programs and talent, were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club. • In 1961, President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference to be carried live on radio and television. • In 1971, Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted in Los Angeles of murder and conspiracy in the 1969 slayings of seven people, including actress Sharon Tate. Idi Amin seized power in Uganda by ousting President Milton Obote in a military coup. • In 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States. • In 1993, a gunman shot and killed two CIA employees outside agency headquarters in Virginia (Pakistani national Mir Aimal Kansi was later tried and convicted of the shootings, and executed). Sears announced that it would no longer publish its famous century-old catalog.

OUT OF THE BLUE Goat cleared of vandalism SYDNEY (AP) — Gary the flower-eating goat's graze with Australian police has ended with his comedian owner getting the last laugh in court. A Sydney judge ruled Wednesday that neither the goat nor his owner could be found guilty of vandalism over an August incident when Gary decided to snack on a flowerbed outside a city museum. Police at the time leveled a fine of 440 Australian dollars ($465) against owner Jim Dezarnaul, a comedian known as Jimbo Bazoobi. But man and goat got their day in court, with Gary arriving resplendent in a colorful hat on Wednesday. The brown-and-white goat didn’t testify, but he had his own lawyer. Owner Dezarnaul said the case serves as a lesson to overzealous authorities, “and that’s ‘Don’t bite off more than you can chew.’”

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

Page 5

Kerry tackles questions WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama’s nominee for secretary of state, collected pledges of support Thursday and testified at his confirmation hearing that U.S. foreign policy should be defined by a helping hand as well as military strength. The Massachusetts Democrat discussed Iran, Syria, climate change and a variety of issues with members of the Foreign Relations Committee at a hearing that recalled an unusual American life — son of a diplomat, Navy lieutenant who volunteered for Vietnam, anti-war protester, five-term senator, unsuccessful nominee

for president, and Obama’s unofficial envoy. The nearly four-hour hearing also provided an odd juxtaposition as Kerry, a member of the panel for 28 years and its chairman for the last four, sat alone in the witness chair. At one point, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., the incoming chairman who presided, mistakenly referred to Kerry as “Mr. Secretary.” The current secretary, Hillary Rodham Clinton, introduced Kerry, calling him “the right choice.” She is stepping down after four years. The committee is expected to approve Kerry’s nomination. A full Senate vote will take

place Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said. “American foreign policy is not defined by drones and deployments alone,” Kerry said in outlining his views. “We cannot allow the extraordinary good we do to save and change lives to be eclipsed entirely by the role we have had to play since Sept. 11, a role that was thrust upon us.” Kerry spoke out strongly for dealing with climate change, providing food and energy security and humanitarian assistance. He also spoke of robust foreign aid, but he insisted that the country must get its fiscal house in order to lead in the world.

“More than ever, foreign policy is economic policy,” said Kerry, who described himself as a “recovering member of the supercommittee.” That bipartisan panel failed in 2011 in its mandate to come up with a deficit-cutting plan. Faced with Iran’s nuclear program, Kerry said the United State will do what it must to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but he also signaled that diplomacy remains a viable option. “I repeat here today: Our policy is not containment. It is prevention, and the clock is ticking on our efforts to secure responsible compliance,” Kerry said.

Plotter gets 35 years in prison

AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon

PEOPLE WATCH a TV news showing file footage of a North Korean rocket carried during a military parade, at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday. North Korea’s top governing body warned Thursday that the regime will conduct its third nuclear test in defiance of U.N. punishment, and made clear that its long-range rockets are designed to carry not only satellites but also warheads aimed at striking the United States.

NKorea warns of nuke test SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s top governing body warned Thursday that the regime will conduct its third nuclear test in defiance of U.N. punishment, and made clear that its long-range rockets are designed to carry not only satellites but also warheads aimed at striking the United States. The National Defense Commission, headed by the country’s young leader, Kim Jong Un, denounced Tuesday’s U.N. Security Council resolution condemning North Korea’s longrange rocket launch in December as a banned missile activity and expanding sanctions against the regime. The commission reaffirmed in its declaration that the launch was a peaceful bid to send a satellite into space, but also clearly indicated the country’s rocket launches have a military purpose: to strike and attack the United States. While experts say North Korea doesn’t have the capability to hit the U.S. with its missiles, recent tests and rhetoric indicate the country is feverishly working toward that goal. The commission pledged to keep launching satellites and rockets and to conduct a nuclear test as part of a “new phase” of combat with the United States, which it blames for leading the U.N. bid to punish Pyongyang. It said a nuclear test was part of “upcoming” action but did not say exactly when or where it would take place. “We do not hide that a variety of satellites and long-range rockets which will be launched by the DPRK one after another and a nuclear test of higher level which will be carried out by it in the upcoming all-out action, a new phase of the anti-U.S. struggle that has lasted century after century, will target against the U.S.,

the sworn enemy of the Korean people,” the commission said, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. “Settling accounts with the U.S. needs to be done with force, not with words, as it regards jungle law as the rule of its survival,” the commission said. It was a rare declaration by the powerful commission once led by late leader Kim Jong Il and now commanded by his son. The statement made clear Kim Jong Un’s commitment to continue developing the country’s nuclear and missile programs in defiance of the Security Council, even at risk of further international isolation. North Korea’s allusion to a “higher level” nuclear test most likely refers to a device made from highly enriched uranium, which is easier to miniaturize than the plutonium bombs it tested in 2006 and 2009, said Cheong Seongchang, an analyst at the private Sejong Institute in South Korea. Experts say the North Koreans must conduct further tests of its atomic devices and master the technique for making them smaller before they can be mounted as nuclear warheads onto long-range missiles. Shortly before the commission issued its declaration, U.S. envoy on North Korea Glyn Davies urged Pyongyang not to explode an atomic device. “Whether North Korea tests or not, it’s up to North Korea. We hope they don’t do it. We call on them not to do it,” he told reporters in Seoul after meeting with South Korean officials. “It will be a mistake and a missed opportunity if they were to do it.”

COMBAT cal standards will be lowered just to send more women closer to the battlefront. “I fundamentally believe that our military is more effective when success is based solely on ability and qualifications and on performance,” Panetta said at a Pentagon news conference. “Not everyone is going to be able to be a combat soldier. But everyone is entitled to a chance.” It won’t happen quickly or easily. But in the end, he said, the U.S. military and America will be stronger for it. Dempsey did not rule out women serving even as members of elite special operations forces, including the Army’s Delta Force and the Navy’s SEALs, whose members killed 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. Dempsey said that because of the particularly punishing physical standards and training required for those teams, it might be years before they include women. But he added: “I think we all believe

CHICAGO (AP) — Minutes before an American was sentenced to 35 years in prison for helping plan a deadly attack on Mumbai, India, one of his victims tearfully pleaded for a harsh punishment despite the terrorist plotter’s widespread cooperation with U.S. investigators following his arrest. David Coleman Headley, 52, shifted uncomfortably in a gray tracksuit and kept his eyes fixed on the Chicago courtroom floor Thursday as he listened to the American children’s author describe the violent chaos during her 2008 vacation to India. Bullets flew past her cheek and panicked diners dived under tables as gunmen burst into a hotel restaurant then walked around executing people one by one, recalled Linda Ragsdale, at times almost shouting as she stood just a few feet from Headley during the sentencing hearing. More than 160 people died in the attack, including children. “I know the sweet sickening smell of gunfire and blood,” said Ragsdale, 53, of Nashville, Tenn., who was shot through the back — the bullet passing along her spine and then out her thigh. “I know what a bullet can do to every part of the human body … These are things I never needed to know, never needed to experience.” Others victimized by the attack that has been called India’s 9/11 said they were disturbed and upset Headley did not get the maximum life sentence he faced. With credit for good behavior, he could walk out of prison before he turns 80. “He lost his right to live life as a free man. He doesn’t deserve to be let out. He gave up that right when he played a role in the attack,” said Kia Scherr, whose husband Alan Scherr and 13-year-old daughter, Naomi, were at the same table as Ragsdale and died.

From Page 1 that there will be women who can meet those standards.” Recent surveys and experiences suggest the transition may not always be easy. When the Marine Corps sought women to go through its tough infantry course last year, two volunteered, and both failed to complete the course. And there may not be a wide clamoring from women for the more intense, dangerous and difficult jobs, including some infantry and commando positions. Representatives of the military services said they will look at each job and military specialty that is currently closed to women and examine the requirements that troops must meet. In some cases — because of equipment upgrades, new technology and automation — the requirements may change, but in no case will they lower the standards in order to allow women to qualify. As an example, a loader on a tank crew must be able to lift a 50-pound, twofoot-long artillery shell, spin 180 degrees

and load it into a tank’s cannon. Because of space constraints in the tank, it requires a great deal of upper body strength to hoist the shell. Troops asked about the change said they just want comrades who can do the job. “This gives us more people to work with,” said Sgt. Jeremy Grayson, assigned to field infantry at Fort Bliss, Texas. “But they would have to be able to do the physical stuff that men do. Like in some jobs in infantry you’re out there for a long time, or in artillery there is heavy work. And they have to be able to pull their own weight.” As a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point two years before women were admitted, Dempsey said he has seen the changes over time. In 2003, when he went to Baghdad as commander of the 1st Armored Division, Dempsey recalled that he jumped into a Humvee on his first foray out of the forward operating base.


LOCALIFE Page 6

Friday, January 25, 2013

COMMUNITY

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

Family funerals fill weekend

CALENDAR

This 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.

We attended through their acboth funerals of cident. my cousins over We do not unthe weekend. So derstand why nice to see God spares one cousins, uncles, life and takes anaunts, and other but only He friends that we knows when our don’t often see, time on Earth is Amish but sad for the through. We left reason we had early Saturday Cook gather. to morning and arLovina Eicher Chris’s funeral rived home Sunwas on Saturday at 3 p.m., day at 9 a.m. Danny’s fu- thankful to have made it neral was at 9 a.m. on home safely. Sunday. Both funerals On Feb. 9, Joe’s family were largely attended. plans to get together for a Our sympathy goes to belated Christmas at Joe’s both families. Such a sister Salome’s house. We tragedy and we question, will have a carry-in “Why?” But let us trust brunch at 10:30. Hopethat God makes no mis- fully the roads will be in takes and that it is all for good shape to travel the a reason. Someday we will two-hour drive. Only all understand. It does patches of snow are reseem to draw everyone maining here and there so closer at times like these, sledding has been put off thinking what and if it until the next snow comes. would have been us. God Some are ice fishing on has not promised us an- the lakes already. My husother day so let us all be band Joe is getting eager prepared. to get out there but is still Brother Amos was not recovering from a bad ear able to attend Chris’s fu- infection. The doctor neral due to still being thinks he has asthma very sore. He felt better now, so he needs to get Sunday morning and at- that checked out He just tended Danny’s funeral. seems to have a hard time All of the coworkers will all winter getting over a have a hard time dealing cough. with their emotions Yesterday, I took son

• 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

• Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancy’s. Retirees and spouses are welcome. • The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster offers storytime for children 3-5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Ave. • The Wilson Hospital Diabetes Wellness Program hosts a diabetes support group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wilson Medical Buidling Lower Level Conference Room. The topic is “Basic Foot Care.” For information, call 494-5208. • Minster Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Wooden Shoe Inn, Minster. • The Adult Book Club will meet at the Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster at 7 p.m.

Give the Gift that keeps on giving

2360414

To access the Community Calendar online, visit www.sidneydailynews.com, click on “Living” and then on “Calendar.”

SCHEDULE FRIDAY 1/25 ONLY

For Gift Subscriptions please call 937-498-5939 or 1-800-688-4820

HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS 3-D ONLY (R) 11:50 2:25 7:30 10:10 MOVIE 43 (R) 11:40 2:00 4:35 7:10 10:20 PARKER (R) 12:20 3:45 6:40 9:30 HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS 2-D ONLY (R) 5:00 THE LAST STAND (R) 11:30 2:10 4:45 7:20 10:00

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (R) 12:00 3:30 6:30 9:20 ZERO DARK THIRTY (R) 11:25 2:50 6:20 9:50 MAMA (PG-13) 12:10 2:40 5:10 7:45 10:30 GANGSTER SQUAD (R) 7:00 9:40 PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG-13) 11:20 1:50 4:25

CORNBREAD SALAD 10 cups crumbled cornbread 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium green pepper chopped 1/2 chopped onion 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise Combine cornbread, bacon, tomatoes, green peppers, and onion. Add mayo and toss to coat. Best if served immediately.

Photo provided

PATRICK PUDLEWSKI (left), of Anna, and Sarah Gravunder, of Piqua, practice for Robot Arm, one of the events in which they participate as part of Science Olympiad competition.

Lehman students at Science Olympiad The Lehman Catholic High School Science Olympiad team placed 38th out of 60 teams in an invitational recently at Wright State University. Schools competing in this event came from 11 states. In Science Olympiad, students on each team compete individually or in groups in a series of 23 events that test their knowledge of science skills, processes, and applications in biology, chemistry, physics, technology, earth science, and mathematics. All schools compete together without divisions based on school size. At this invitational, Lehman placed in the top half of the competitors in six events. Michelle Duritsch and Olivia Sehlhorst earned a ribbon by placing seventh in Write It, Do It. Allison

Larger and Riley Pickrel placed 11th in Gravity Vehicle. Also finishing in the top half in their events were Sarah Gravunder and Patrick Pudlewski, 21st in Robot Arm; Jacob Haller and Samantha Neumeier, 24th in Technical Problem Solving; Nick Cummons and Riley Pickrel, 30th in MagLev; and Katie Rossman, Patrick Pudlewski, and Cassidy Hemm, 30th in Experimental Design. Students participating at this competition also included Pierce Bennett, Ellie Waldsmith, Stephen Blenman, Joe Fuller, Katie Heckman, Adam Link, Michael Reinhart, Allie Sowers; Sara Fuller, Olivia Leece, and Emily Reinhart. Each student on the team usually trains for three events. The team will compete again on March 23.

D e a r enger-hunt Heloise: I have game. You take shirts belongthe clues proing to my 5vided and search year-old with for “hidden” letoily stains on terboxes. Accordthe front. How to ing can I remove Letterboxing the stains once North America, Hints they have been there are around through the 5,000 letterboxes from dryer? — A throughHeloise hidden Reader in out North AmerSanta Fe, N.M. Heloise Cruse ica, many in local Well, you parks or attracmight be able to, but tions. All you need to get since they have gone started is a logbook (a through the dryer, it blank notebook), a permight be tough. Here is sonal stamp (which you what to try: First, treat can make or buy), an ink the area with a prewash pad, a pen and some spray or stick. Then rub clues. Once you find a liquid laundry detergent box, stamp its logbook onto the area until it with your stamp, and soaks through, and wash stamp your logbook with in hot water (or the its stamp. With all the hottest water that’s safe boxes out there, think for that fabric). Rinse how many stamps you and air-dry. Do NOT put could get! in the dryer. If the care For a list of clues to label doesn’t specify a boxes in your area, visit temperature, any tem- www.letterboxing.org. perature is safe to use on Grab your supplies, and that fabric, but warm let the family adventure water will do and will begin! — Heloise save money. — Heloise P.S.: A team member TRAVEL HINT of Heloise Central did Dear Heloise: When I this with her young son purchase a new hair and loved it. Almost free dryer, curling iron, etc., I and lots of fun, plus fresh save the old one unless it air and exercise. is completely unusable. I GATE GUARD take the old ones with Dear Heloise: The first me when traveling and time our new lawn-care leave the new, better men came to the house, ones at home. This way, if they accidentally left the I forget it on my trip, it is back gate open in the not a big deal — I know I yard, and my dog got out. still have one at home. — I drove around for a couA Reader, via email ple of hours and was LETTERBOXING lucky enough to find her. Dear Readers: Have Since then, I have placed you ever heard of letter- signs on both gates to the boxing? Are you looking yard saying, “Please close for something fun to get the gate.” I haven’t had a your family outdoors? problem since. — Janice Letterboxing is a scav- in Texas

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

Heritage Event & Catering

Phlebitis Blood Clots Ankle Sores /Ulcers Bleeding

PROFESSIONAL WEDDING CATERERS

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

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

1714 Commerce Dr., Piqua

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

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

2359691

Tuesday Morning

had an extra chore this morning, though. Kevin usually gathers the eggs at night and must have forgotten to close the chicken house doors. So Susan, with the help of our border collie dog, gathered the 40 chickens and mean rooster into the chicken coop. We are still getting 40 to 46 eggs a day. All we can figure out is, some hens are laying more than one egg a day. Needless to say, we still have plenty of eggs. I told Joe we better get our “eggs for sale” sign back out. Every week, making noodles seems to get pushed back. God’s blessings to all; enjoy this easy recipe!

Is stain set for life?

Monday Afternoon

• Versailles Health Care Center offers a free Total Joint Replacement class at 6 p.m. in the Rehab Clinic at the center, to provide information about preparation, hospital procedures, risks and rehab to people considering joint replacement. For information, call Shannon Condon at (937) 5260130. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

Joseph, 10, to the eye doctor. He lost his glasses at school, so I needed to order another pair for him. It was time for him to have another eye exam, anyway, but I am still hoping he can find the ones that he lost, so he has a spare pair. After that, I had to take Loretta for her appointment. therapy Susan had to babysit all day, so she was not home to help me with the laundry. I guess I am spoiled when I do not have help to do the laundry when she is working. This winter seems to be going fast and I keep thinking that we need to butcher beef and pork. Winters used to seem to last forever when the children were all younger. Now they seem to fly by just as fast as the other seasons. Our neighbor, Irene, gave us four 1000-piece puzzles and it seems we don’t have time to put those together. Next week, our second oldest child has her 17th birthday. Susan usually does the morning chores, which she doesn’t mind. She loves to spend all the time she can with the horses and ponies. She

2351246

937-778-1171 Find us at www.hecyes.com


LOCALIFE

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

Page 7

Health Dept. Sidney Dance Company plans smile day to present ‘Coppelia’ The Sidney Dance Company will perform Leo Delibes’s comic ballet, “Coppelia,” Feb. 1-3 at the Historic Sidney Theatre on Poplar Street in downtown Sidney. Performances are at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3. Advance sale tickets cost $11 for adults, $5 for students. They are available at Sharon’s School of Dance, School’s Locker Stocker and 2nd Hand Thoughts in Sidney and Readmore Hallmark in Piqua. Tickets at the door will cost $1 more. The ballet tells the story of Swanhilda, Frantz and the mysterious Dr. Coppelius, who makes mechanical dolls. His most perfect creation is the doll, Coppelia. She is so lifelike that the villagers believe her to be a real girl and so beautiful that Frantz thinks he loves her more than he loves Swanhilda. The comedy unfolds as Frantz searches for true love and Coppelia attempts to dupe him. There will be a Meet and Greet with the Cast following the Feb. 2 performance. The public can meet the cast, dance with a ballerina, enjoy sweet treats and get souvenirs to take home. Tickets for the Meet and Greet are $5 each must be purchased in advance. They are available only at Sharon’s School of Dance, 104 1/2 E. Poplar St. The artistic director is Christianne Beffel. The assistant artistic director of the ballet is

The Western Ohio Dental Association has partnered with the schools, Sidney-Shelby County Health Department and parents to provide dental care to area students. Local dentists have chosen to participate in the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile Day on Feb. 1 by treating a select group of children in need of dental care. To be eligible, a child must meet the following guidelines: 1) have no

For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg

SNEAKING THROUGH the toy shop in scene from the ballet, “Coppelia,” are Paige Howard (left), 17, Hannah Miller, 14, and Madison Nuss, 14. They were dancing during a dress rehearsal of the Sidney Dance Company’s production. Howard is the daughter of Kevin and Kelly Howard. Miller is the daughter of Amy Hubbard. Nuss is the daughter of Kara Wurstner and Aaron Nuss. All are from Sidney. Sharon Eikenberry. In the cast are Jim Gover, narrator; Jon Berry, Dr. Coppelius; Jennifer Ferree, Coppelia; Kirsten Coleman, Swanhilda; Alec Batton, Frantz; Carrie Blust, first mazurka dancer; Millie Cartwright, Paige Howard, Hanna Miller and Madison Nuss, mazurka chorus; Kevin Howard, Burgomaster; Anya Coleman, Kate Gothberg, Makayla Kennedy and Aliya Sharp, the wheat chorus; Hanna Miller, Maria; Madison Nuss, Rebecca; Paige Howard, Sonja; Millie Cartwright, Rachel; Liam Aberle, Brian Davis, Anthony Kellner and Quenten Newman, hunters; and

Kiris Fox and Mya Newman as court jester dolls. Also Anya Coleman and Aliya Sharp, Spanish dolls; Carrie Blust, Swedish doll; Kate Gothberg and Makayla Kennedy, Scottish dolls; Laney Shaw, Chinese doll; Jennifer Feree and Hanna Lane dance the mazurka pas de deux; Liam Aberle, Brynne Barga, Alexis Dennis, Kiris Fox, Ella Gover, Kenya Herron, Nickolas Hughes, Savanah Koester, Briley Moses, Mya Newman, Trinity Prejean and Allie Stockton, maypole dancers; Barry Coleman, priest; and Kara Kellner, flower girl. Also Liam Aberle, Anya Coleman, Jennifer

Ferree, Kiris Fox, Kate Gothberg, Ella Gover, Makayla Kennedy, Savanah Koester, Mya Newman and Aliya Sharp dance the Dance of the Hours; Paige Howard dances Prayer Dance 1 and Millie Cartwright dances Prayer Dance 2. Also, Carie Blust and Laney Shaw dance the tambourine pas de deux; Liam Aberle, Jennifer Feree, Ella Gover and Savanah Koester, tambourine dancers; and Anika Arcikauskas, Olivia Breinich, Mallory Godwin, Anthony Kellner, Mariana Kellner, Koester, Brooklyn Quenten Newman and Zoee Steele, mazurka dancers.

dental insurance, 2) not be on Medicaid health/dental insurance, 3) be in the second through the eighth grade, and 4) be a Shelby County resident. An appointment is required to participate in this program. If the child needs follow-up treatment, the local dentists have agreed to provide treatment for the next six months at no charge. If interested, contact the Sidney-Shelby County Health Department at 498-7249.

Free concert tickets for vets DAYTON —The Dayton VA Medical Center has joined Help Hospitalized Veterans to thank veterans and their families with a community-wide concert featuring country music artist Daryle Singletary Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall, 125 E. First St., Dayton. The concert is part of a week-long National Salute to Veterans celebration, specifically connected to Valentine’s Day. All veterans can get two free tickets to the concert by phoning (937)

262-2162. Veterans do not have to be registered with the medical center to be eligible. Free tickets also will be distributed during a Saturday radio-thon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dayton VAMC, Building 341 (Prime Care Lobby), 4100 W. Third St. Radio station K99.1 FM’s Frye Guy will be there to meet veterans. The medical center will also offer a flu clinic during the same hours. Veterans can get flu shots there.

Miami East alums host spaghetti dinner CASSTOWN — Miami East Alumni Association will host a spaghetti dinner Feb. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Miami East High School. Dinner will be served before the game against Graham and Troy Pop Rocks halftime show. Freewill donations accepted. Proceeds will support scholarships for 2013 Miami East graduates.

Auxiliary sets Teachers invited to card party event

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 217 planned a card party during its recent meeting. The party will be at the legion hall March 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. The doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include refreshments. It was reported that the Americanism and the Children and Youth committees presented a program to the fifthgrade students at Emerson Elementary School. Larry Spence and Tom Clay demonstrated the folding of the flag as Joan Spence explained the meaning of each fold. Shelia Nuss told of the significance of the lines in the Pledge of Allegiance. The history of

the flag was shared by Blanche McClain. Ann Hannegan, Community Service chairwoman, reported baskets and gift cards were presented to nine families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Juniors have been helping with the American Legion brunches by assisting with trays and cleaning tables. They will be attending the mid-winter conference in Columbus. Ann Wren and committee took 65 bags of goodies to the veterans at the Dayton VA Medical Center for their annual Christmas party. Dessert was served by Rose Russell, Mary Steinke and Judy Thaman.

Recipe of the Day A delicious treat that was submitted for competition in the 2012 Shelby County Fair. BANANA NUT COFFEECAKE (AMISH)

1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 2 mashed bananas 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup chopped nuts 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into a greased 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan. Add the topping. Topping 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup nuts 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour Combine sugar, cinnamon, flour, nuts and cut in butter. When it looks like coarse cornmeal, sprinkle on top of cake and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Lynn Cook

DAYTON – On Feb. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. in the Mead Theatre of the Schuster Center, Music Director Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will present “North Meets South,” the fifth concert in the DPO 2012-13 Imagine Season’s Premiere Health Classical Series. Dayton Performing Arts Alliance is providing free tickets to current teachers, librarians, and home school parents in the Dayton region. To sign up for up to two complimentary tickets, those eligible should go to www.dayt o n p e r f o r m i n garts.org/teachersconce rt. On both concert evenings at 7 p.m. in the Mead Theatre, DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman will conduct a Take Note pre-concert discussion. “The DPAA is privileged to witness the hard work of a wide range of teachers in our area,” said Gloria Pugh, director of education for the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. “We see it every day when we are in schools and civic venues, working with many teachers and volunteers to bring the wonders of music to area students.” Tickets for the concert range from $9 to $59 and are available at Ticket Center Stage, (937) 228-3630, and at www.daytonperformingarts.org. Senior, teacher and student discounts are available at box office.

Photo provided

SUMMER MCCRACKEN (right), vice president of the Shelby County Junior Leadership Club, works with members of Big Brothers Big Sisters on a Christmas service project in December.

Leadership club elects officers The Shelby County Junior Leadership Club has elected new officers. Katelyn Seger is president; Summer McCracken is vice president; Amanda Seger is treasurer; Erin Gaerke is secretary; Amy Holthaus is

news reporter and Abby Holthaus is historian. Recent projects by club members have included working with children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. The Junior Leadership Club is open to Shelby

County youth 13-18 who are interested in community service. It meets on the last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Office on Fair Road. For information, call 2952665.

! ! e l a S g n i Mov ly!!!

n O y a 6th 2 1D y r a anu J , y a d m. . p 0 Satur 0 : m.-3 nd tables, . a 0 0 : 10 ,e ore! r, lamps

l deco s, and lots, m u f i t u a e B mirror elf. s , r k u r o o Y w t r ar ee Fo S d n a Come e c a l P r he ll Rd., t O e h T Russe . W 1 41 OH , y e n d i S 50 493-06

2360787


JACKSON CENTER Friday, January 25, 2013

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

Page 8

School seeks levy support BY RACHEL LLOYD The tax levy would be rlloyd@civitasmedia.com in effect for five years and is expected to generJACKSON CENTER ate approximately — Jackson Center $250,000 a year, accordSchool ing to Superintendent District Bill Reichert. An earned voters income tax does not tax will again interest, dividends, penbe asked sions or capital gains. A to come to 0.5-percent income tax the polls for a worker who makes and sup$40,000 per year would port the be $200 a year, or about school by $16.67 per month. voting for “The bottom line for Reichert a 0.5-perus is that we’re losing cent earned income tax quite a bit in state SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg levy Feb. 5. Community funds,” Reichert said, meetings will be held for noting that the budget residents seeking more pressure was coming next from the revenue side Ava Winner, 9, of Lewistown, takes part in the information Tiger Junior Cheer Squad Clinic at Jackson Cen- Wednesday and Thurs- and not the expense side. explained Reichert ter School recently. Kids from pre-kindergarten day at 7 p.m. in the that the district had rethrough eighth grade learned the basics of school cafeteria. The levy appeared on ceived funds in the form cheerleading during the class. The clinic is sponsored by the Jackson Center School PTO. Ava is the ballot in August but of a tangible personal was defeated by the nar- property tax but that the daughter of Jay and Colleen Winner. rowest of margins, with “went away several For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com official results coming in years ago.” In its place, at 224 for the levy and the state had given “hold 227 against. Because of harmless” payments, the ballot deadlines, which were about the school officials could not same as the amount colput the issue on the No- lected previously. vember ballot, so they “Now the state is had to wait until Febru- phasing those out,” Reichert said of the holdJACKSON CENTER — The Jackson Center ary for another try. Local Board of Education started off the year with its annual reorganization, before the first regular meeting of the year. Brad Wren was elected board president, and Kristine Mullenhour was elected vice president. Board meetings were set for the PIQUA — Edison eral years. The first two third Monday of each month at 7 State Community Col- meetings were held p.m. in the high school addition. The lege is hosting a series of Jan. 9 and 10 at the regular meeting in February, howfocus group gatherings Edison main campus in ever, will be the second Monday, Feb. to invite the opinions Piqua. Wren 11. and insights of key com“The meetings were Business mileage reimbursement munity leaders and con- electric,” said Chris Norwas held at 45 cents per mile. from man, vice president of stituents Kristen Davis was appointed OSBA legislative education, business, in- Institutional Advanceliaison. The board approved a resolution to propose dustry, healthcare, non- ment. “The focus group a five-year, 0.5 percent earned income tax levy on profits and others. meetings really exhibit the May 7 primary ballot. Utilizing SOAR, a the importance of enThe resignation of Brandon Lyme, part-time cus- comprehensive strate- gagement from key comtodian, was accepted. The board approved hiring gic-planning method munity stakeholders and Greg Yarkosky as a replacement. which concentrates on faculty, not just a few adidentifying strengths ministrators. An oband tangible results, server would readily see Edison will develop a the passion folks have strategic plan that will for Edison. They see Ediaddress the needs of the son as vital partner to JACKSON CENTER seventh-grader, was community and guide the success of the region, — Eighth-grader Mad- named second runner- the programs and edu- and they really want to cational offerings of the be a part of shaping that die Wagner was declared up. the winner of Jackson These students will college for the next sev- future.” Center Schools’ recent serve as the school’s repannual spelling bee. resentatives to the After several word Shelby County Spelling volleys, the champi- Bee. onship word was “maliSeventh-grader DR. WALdecide beforecious.” Ethan Rotroff was LACE: I’m 20, hand, you often Sixth-grader Noah named alternate. and in love with wind up drinkDiller won first runnerThe county bee will be beautiful ing too much.) up honors, and after a at Botkins Local School a young lady. —Use alcohol spell-off, Emme Farley, a Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Someday soon I to escape your would like her money probto be my wife. lems? UILDING PERMITS We have been —Change ’Tween from your norThe building/electri- Dayton, above ground dating for about a year and have character cal division of the Shelby pool, $4,500. 12 & 20 mal into the “life of County Building Depart• Brandon Jones, great times toDr. Robert the party”? ment, a division of Sid- 9430 N. Kuther Road, gether. She says Wallace she’d marry me —Change ney-Shelby County owner, deck, $2,000. if I stopped from Dr. Jekyll Health Department, re• John and Susie Eilcently issued the follow- erman, 2259 Cardo drinking. Actually, I into Mr. Hyde? —Have a high tolering residential building Road, Fort Loramie, learned to drink responpermits: Middendorf Builders, sibly when I was 17. My ance level for alcohol and • Mike Opperman, single-family dwelling, parents encouraged me the ability to outdrink to drink at home and not everyone at the party? 202 E. Main St., Anna, $225,000. —Have blackouts or owner, 100-amp service• Lewis Pennycuff, with friends. I now drink garage, $500. 13975 Harmon Road, with friends, but I rarely an occasional inability to • Lance and Kristina homeowner, pole barn, get out of control. I do remember what hapnot have a drinking pened when you were Soliday, 17081 Sharp $4,000. Road, homeowner, de• John Gephart, 3663 problem, but how can I drinking? —Have problems in tached garage, $12,000. Mary St., Fort Loramie, convince my girlfriend of this fact? — Rick school or at work be• Bruce Richard Gaier ConstrucRICK: The National cause of excessive alcoMusser/Susan Poore, tion, room addition, Drug Awareness Pro- hol consumption? 20841 Meranda Road, $29,000. —Hear words of conMaplewood, electrical • Paradise Acres LLC, gram says a person has a drinking problem if the cern from family memservice reconnect, $300. 12866 Sharp Road, New signs are bers and friends about • Chris Strunk, 6539 Knoxville Supply Co., following your drinking? Palestine St., Pember- new 200-amp electrical prevalent. Do you: —Have an inability to If you answered yes to ton, Area Energy & Elec- service, value not given. control your drinking? even one of these questric, electrical service • John and Angie reconnect, value not Meyer, 17080 Staley (Regardless of what you tions, you’d be a better given. Road, Botkins, RH • Vic Pleiman, 7795 Meyer, single-family Stop in and See the best selection of Wright Puthoff Road, dwelling. CB Radios in the area, plus Boerger Electric Inc., • Drew Puckett, CB antennas, accessories, car stereos, 400-amp electrical up- 10656 W. Mason Road, speakers, & vehicle remote starts. grade, $6,500. Schroer & Sons, 200CB Repair & Service • Kenneth Barhorst, amp electrical upgrade,

Cheer up

Wren named board president

harmless payments. “That is what is driving our need.” He said the loss of the state funding means about $1 million over a five-year period. “That might not seem like a lot,” Reichert said. “But it’s a significant chunk for a school district that operates on a $5 million dollar budget.” It has been projected that without added revenue, the district will run out of cash by 2015. Reichert said the district had been doing “anything and everything” to trim expenses, but “like all small districts, we don’t operate with a lot of fat. There really isn’t a lot that can be cut without significantly affecting the quality of what we do.” The superintendent noted that for all schools, much of the operating budget — usually 75 to 80 percent — is in wages and personnel. He said the Jackson Center district has eliminated seven positions and outsourced or scaled back

on another five. “For us, those 12 positions — and actually 13 by next year — that’s a pretty healthy percentage of our total manpower,” Reichert said, adding that the district has about 62 or 63 positions right now. For example, he said that IT (information technology) functions have been outsourced, so teachers now need to have more of a working knowledge of their technology and do more of their own troubleshooting. He said it is not ideal, but “we get by with that. We make it work.” Reichert said the last time the levy was on the ballot, the school did not have an official committee — this time they do, and they’re doing more outreach, too. Mitch Keith is the committee chairman. “We’re going to people’s houses,” Reichert said. “Just trying to share the facts of why the numbers are the way they are and why we need this.”

Edison hosts focus groups

Wagner wins bee

Participants were divided into small groups and had the opportunity to share opinions on seven specific topics related to role Edison can and should play in the future. “This meeting has given us a chance to create goals to aim for that will shape the strategic plan,” said Paul Heintz, associate professor of psychology and sociology. “It’s important for the college’s future to have clear goals in place.” “By hosting this series of meetings we hope to gain a clearer understanding of how we can meet the needs for higher education and

workforce development of the area,” said Dr. Cris Valdez, Edison president. “This process allows us to both better understand the needs of our community and allows the community to share in the ownership of Edison.” More than 100 people have attended the first two sessions, and the college is expecting 200 more to attend the events in late January. Anyone who would like to participate in one of the future meetings, or would like to receive information about the final plan, should contact the president’s office at (937) 778-8600.

I don’t have a drinking problem

$1,000. • Peter and Jennifer Wysocki, 5455 Fort Recovery, Road, Houston, Urb Drees Construction, single-family dwelling, $330,000.

ELECTRONICS 204 Commerce Drive • Anna

937-394-7338

2353859

3201 Rangeline Road, Russia, owner, 400-amp electrical upgrade, value not given. • Heath Smith, 5650 Fessler Buxton Road, Houston, Watson’s of

MON-FRI 8AM-6PM SAT 9AM-5PM • CLOSED SUN

DR. WALLACE: About a month ago, I met a young lady at a friend’s holiday party. I didn’t stay long, but I asked for her phone number before I left, and she gave it to me. I’ve gone out with her three times and had super times. Last night, I ran into a friend at the mall who knows this girl and asked if I was still dating her, and I said yes. She then said, “Do you know that she is married, but separated from her husband, and that she is 22 years old?” Wow, this really blew my mind. I called Eden, and she confirmed all this was true. She also said that she had a 2-year-old son who was staying with her mother. I really care for Eden, and she said that she still wanted to go out

with me.What should I do? I’m 18 and will be attending Purdue University in the fall. —Nameless, Indianapolis, Ind. NAMELESS: If you were not going to the university and had a full-time job and Eden was legally separated or divorced, I’d say continue seeing her. But that’s not the case, so end the relationship with her before it becomes a serious romance that could complicate your educational plans and future. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

Selling Gold? SC

2351673

B

person if you eliminated alcohol from your life! You are not a problem drinker if all of your answers to these questions were “No.”

Collectibles

Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua Monday-Saturday 10-9, Sunday 12-6

937-773-0950


LOCAL/REGION

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

Page 9

Friday, January 25, 2013

Longtime sports editor to be inducted into Prep Sportswriters Hall of Fame BY JEFF BILLIEL Executive Editor

tion to providing detailed coverage of prep sports, Crusey also wrote an ongoing It’s been a long time in the column, “Speaking of Sports,” making, but the late Zack that was popular with readCrusey, a well-known sports ers. There was virtually no editor for the Sidney Daily aspect of local sports he did News for many years, has not address. been chosen for induction Crusey’s son, John, of into the Ohio Prep SportsPiqua, said the family is writers Association (OPSWA) thrilled with the belated Hall of Fame. honor his father will receive. Purpose of the Hall of Family members plan to be Fame is to honor Ohio sports- in attendance to accept the writers who have made sigaward. nificant contributions to the Nominated field of prep sports writing. Tim Stried, director of inCrusey, who was sports ediformation services for the tor from 1947 to 1973, is one OPSWA, said Crusey was of three to be inducted into nominated by the organizathe Hall this year. The others tion’s vice president, Randy are Dan Coughlin of CleveHeath, “who might know the land and Al Thomas of the state’s sportswriters better Medina Gazette. than anyone. He knew a litCeremony tle bit about Zack and had a The trio will be recognized newspaper clipping about during a ceremony at the him, and the officers supboys basketball state tourna- ported the nomination and ment March 21-23 in Colum- decided to include him in the bus. Hall of Fame class.” Crusey, who was someStried noted that Crusey times called the “dean” of would have been admitted Miami Valley sports writers sooner “but the OPSWA went because of his longevity in through a few years of minithe position, began writing mal activity, but it’s strong while still in high school at again now.” Holy Angels and later comCrusey and his late wife, menced what would be a Dorothy, had three children, quarter-century of service to including John. The others sports followers of Shelby are David, now a retired IRS County and the area as Daily agent, of Lake Geneva, Wis., News sports editor. In addiand Barbara, of Tampa, Fla.

Photo courtesy of Dave Ross

THIS GAME program, from a Sept. 14, 1973, Sidney High School football game, was dedicated to Zack Crusey, longtime sports editor of the Sidney Daily News, who had suffered a stroke earlier that year. The caricatures show Crusey on the job, doing the things he loved.

Crusey was so well-known in sporting circles that when he suffered a debilitating stroke in 1973, he received a get-well card signed by members of that year’s Cincinnati Reds. Included were signatures of Gary Nolan, Cesar Geronimo, Don Gullett, Jack Billingham and others. Also, on Sept. 14 of that year, Sidney High School dedicated its home football program for a game with Chaminade-Julienne to Crusey, complete with caricatures of Zack on the front cover. And in another display of affection for the sports editor, the Sidney IUTIS booster club painted his home.

Admired Among those who admired and remember Crusey well is John Amos, of Sidney, former publisher of the Daily News. As a youngster in grade school and junior high, Amos was a “sports junkie” and would accompany Crusey to games and other sporting events throughout Shelby County and the surrounding area. Crusey lived nearby and would stop and pick up the young sports fan. Amos recalls that back then (late 1940s and early ’50s) the newspaper did not report on girls sports but that Crusey would cover Sidney High football and basketball. He would also accompany Crusey on Sundays as he drove to towns in the Western Ohio Baseball League — to Osgood, Newport, Versailles, Botkins and other sites — where Crusey would take photos of the action. Back then the newspaper did not have a full-time photographer and Crusey took most of the sports photos himself with a box camera.

Photo provided

A YOUNG Zack Crusey, pipe in mouth, is shown at his desk at the Sidney Daily News in the 1940s, churning out sports copy on his manual typewriter. Crusey will be inducted into the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in March. junior baseball summaries to his downtown third-floor office to find him working late into the evening, though his deadline wasn’t until later the next morning.” In 1996, Ross completed a book on the first century of Sidney High School football. He noted much of his research came from Sidney Daily News microfilm, and included countless Crusey articles. He said they ranged from Crusey’s first byline in 1928 through to the time of his stroke in 1974.

matches among the Titan football squad at the Knights of Columbus Hall with continuous advance promotion. The bouts were billed as the ‘War of Leather’ and were a marginal success. This was his only year as an athletic administrator, and Holy Angels football was on its last legs as it ended after the 1936 season,” Ross noted.

Old photos

Ross said that in the 1980s he was given a large box of old photos that had been kept by Crusey’s widow. ‘Writing style’ They included not only picBig crowds “His unique writing style tures of teams and players Amos said in that era, be- is still seen on our local from the traditional Daily fore television and the many sports pages when vintage News coverage area, but also competing activities that events are periodically resome from outlying schools exist today, people often had counted,” Ross said. “He was such as Riverside, Graham, nothing to do on weekends a walking thesaurus — and St. Henry and Marion Local. and the baseball games also kept one at his desk.” Ross noted that Crusey would draw big crowds. He Ross said that during his covered a lot of territory and recalls that Crusey was very football research he discovwas known by many. “Though people-oriented and “everyered an interesting and little- he hasn’t written an article one knew him. He was sort of known part of Crusey’s in almost 40 years, his name an institution and was career. frequently comes up during beloved.” “In addition to writing for my travels around the area. Local resident Dave Ross, the Sidney Daily News, he I’m not the only one who rea sports historian and media was also the athletic director members Zack Crusey.” member, recalls he first met of Holy Angels High School Indeed this is the case. Crusey in 1967 when Crusey during the 1931-32 school Crusey’s legacy has withwent to the Ross home to year when he was 21 years stood the test of time, maktake a photo related to a old. One of his first priorities ing his much-belated local Punt, Pass and Kick was to raise much-needed induction into the Hall of competition. “We quickly be- money for Holy Angels footFame even more significant. came friends,” Ross recalls. ball, and Crusey’s daily writ—— “Football and baseball ings were a perfect platform To comment on this story, brought us together many for his unique fundraising visit www.sidneydailynews.com times in the following years,” idea at his alma mater.” and click on the Online Forum Ross said. “I often delivered “Zack scheduled boxing button.

Sidney Middle School eighth-grader wins Pet of the Week school-level National Geographic Bee Hijazi in competition for $25,000 college scholarship NourEddine Hijazi, an eighthgrader at Sidney Middle School, won the schoollevel competition of the National Geographic Bee on Dec. 19 and moves one step closer to a chance to at a $25,000 college scholarship. Hijazi NourEddine is the son of Maryam Hijazi, of Sidney. Of winning, NourEddine said, “I am very glad I won this competition and award. I feel it would have been harder without the practice for the Academia team at Sidney High School. As an extracurricular activity it has really

helped me, not only with geography, but with school in general. I have always liked geography even when I was younger and was good at remembering things.” This year marks the 25th year of the National Geographic Bee, which kicked off the second week of November with thousands of schools across the U.S and in the five U.S. territories participating. During this first round of the National Bee, students answered oral questions on geography. The National Geographic Bee is sponsored by Google (visit www.google.com/educators/geo). The school winners, including NourEddine, will now take a written test and up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state bee on April 5.

The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C., for state champions and teacher-escorts to participate in the bee national championship rounds May 20-22. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, lifetime membership in the Society, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Sidney Middle School’s first runner-up was seventh-grader Josh Spaugy. The second runnerup was seventh-grader Emily Tolbert. The teacher adviser/coordinator for the Sidney Middle School Geography Bee was Heather Davidson, eighth-grade history teacher.

Aspen is a male German shepherd/Labrador retriever mix, weighing about 70 to 75 pounds. He will need a family and a home that will allow him room to spread out and get his exercise. He was brought in by someone who found him as a stray. He is approximately 1 to 2 years old and does well with other dogs. He will make a wonderful addition to a family looking for a family pet. Stop by the Shelby County Animal Shelter Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and visit with Aspen and see if he would be a nice fit for you and your family. The shelter’s phone number is 498-7201.

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


EXPRESS YOURSELF

OPINION Friday, January 25, 2013

Page 10

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

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

Fair share and responsible government share” of taxes We have to our governbeen hearing a ment? Are lot about the these the peowealthiest ple the presiamong us in dent felt this country needed to share paying their more of the “fair share” of burden of a retaxes to our gressing econgovernment Adams omy? His this past year. reports rhetoric would In this last John Adams say no, but his presidential State Representative policies scream campaign, Pres85th District yes. ident Obama One must ask thempromised to rectify this selves why someone clear injustice in our country and require our who just a few years ago said this is no time wealthiest citizens to pay their “fair share” in to raise taxes on anyone taxes. True to his word, is now raising taxes on everyone. Have we been President Obama did too blind to see a miracraise taxes on our ulous economic recovery wealthiest citizen’s income from 35 percent to that now would allow the president to believe 39.6 percent (an increase of 4.6 percent) on this is a better time to raise taxes not just on the personal income of the wealthy but everycitizens making $400,000 or $450,000 as one? Or are we beginning to see what paying a couple.The personal income tax increase was your “fair share” really means to this president, accompanied with a 5 percent tax increase to adding company to the misery of a failed adboth capital gains and ministration. President dividends as well. Obama is beginning to ‘Magic bullet’ show what he really According to the president, this tax-rate means by a “changed correction should be our America.” An America burdened by debt, stination’s “magic bullet” fled by deficits, and subfor debt and deficit redued by lack of GDP duction since he told growth. Speaker Boehner earContrast lier this month, “AmerThe Ohio General Asica does not have a sembly has taken a difspending problem.” ferent approach the However, as a senator, past two years, and the President Obama felt we did have a spending contrast between the problem when he voted federal policies for ecoagainst raising the debt nomic growth and those ceiling during President of Ohio cannot be more Bush’s administration. different. In Ohio we have lowered taxes, lowBut as is normal, the ered jobless rates, and devil is in the details; eliminated the estate the details not being spoken of but certainly tax. Yes, we cut taxes while increasing our being felt. The president also al- rainy-day funds. We lowed for an increase to have also boosted Ohio’s economy by safely exthe payroll 5ax that funds Social Security 2 panding our new-found percentage points. This oil and gas industry, making smart cuts to may seem small but redundancy in our state when looked at closely budget, and by doing so we can see this is just another lower- and mid- we have remained competitive with our neighdle-class tax increase boring states for from this administrabusiness and employees tion. The Social Security payroll tax is levied alike. We have made these advances to Ohio on incomes up to by creating policies that $113,700 annually. So, build the lower and for example, a housemiddle class up with hold making $50,000 jobs and opportunities will see a negative impact of $1,000 to its in- free of governmental burdens. come just from this With the new Gensingle tax increase and eral Assembly beginthe average worker is set to see a negative im- ning its work in pact of $700 to their in- Columbus, we must remain steadfast in our come, according to the discipline of limited but Tax Policy Center in effective government in Washington. Are these order to allow for the the wealthiest Americans among us the pres- best possible environment for Ohio to conident vowed to make tinue growing. sure paid their “fair

In 2011, lapse were takJeanne Brigner ing advantage reached out to of homeowners my office after to pad their her mortgage own pockets. servicer misapWhile one in plied her 10 Ohioans was monthly mortout-of-work, the gage payment nation’s largest — an action banks were Brown which led her generating bilreports into foreclolions in profits Sherrod Brown by ignoring the sure. Unlike U.S. Senator many Ohioans, law and foreJeanne was closing on able to keep her home, homeowners who were but only after paying trying their hardest to thousands of dollars in pay their bills on time. unnecessary fees. UnAnd today, middle-class fortunately, the state of families are still suffermortgage servicing is so ing from mortgage bad that Jeanne is con- lenders’ malfeasance. sidered one of the lucky Agreement ones. Earlier this month, Unjustly 10 of our nation’s Recently, in Columlargest banks reached bus, Youngstown, and an agreement to pay Toledo, I heard from $8.5 billion to homeJeanne and other home- owners who were afowners who were unfected by unlawful justly foreclosed on — foreclosures. The settleupending families and ment money will be dieconomically depressvided among all 4.4 ing local communities. million eligible homeWe all know the devas- owners — including tation that foreclosures about 96,000 Ohioans. inflict on our communi- Resources will be split between mortgage reties, homeowners and lief for borrowers, infamilies. From fraudulent cluding loan legal documents to modifications, and discheming mortgage ser- rect payments to homevicers, U.S. homeowners owners. While have endured egregious borrowers will be conviolations by big banks. tacted by the end of Enough is enough. March if they are eligiIn 2010, America dis- ble, I also urge you to covered that the same contact the Ohio HousWall Street banks that ing Finance Agency, a had brought our econhousing counselor, or omy to the brink of col- my office if you believe

you are eligible but have not been contacted. Though each borrower is eligible for up to $125,000 in relief, most will receive much less than that. If every eligible borrower were provided equal relief, each household would only receive about $2,200. This would hardly compensate families who lost countless hours in disputes and possibly their homes as a result of wrongful foreclosure proceedings. That’s why I’m calling for some commonsense reforms that will make this a better deal for homeowners.

Abuse Prevention Act. The reforms I have proposed would require banks to provide meaningful protections for borrowers before they near the point of defaulting; participate in loan modifications; stop foreclosures when borrowers are trying to work with banks to pay their bills on time; and hire enough staff to work with homeowners instead of issuing default judgments on foreclosures.

Bank abuses

As the recent bank settlement shows, this bill would have prevented bank abuses if it had been in place in Maximum benefit 2009 and 2010. ConRecently, I sent a let- gress must pass this imter to regulators deportant legislation. manding that every The truth is that we dollar distributed gives all have a stake in this homeowners the maxi- fight. Even the most remum benefit and presponsible homeowner vents banks from can get caught up in the avoiding their responsi- web created by sloppy bilities. mortgage servicing But while these pay- practices. And entire ments will provide neighborhoods see their some relief to homeproperty values decline owners, we must also when foreclosures instop these abuses becrease. That’s why we fore they start. That’s all benefit when these why I’m urging regula- big banks take responsitors to use the lessons bility for their actions. learned from the foreWe must provide reclosure review process lief to the millions of to fix a broken morthomeowners forced into gage-servicing model. foreclosure. Now is the If we’re going to time to move forward shore up our economy, and correct the probwe need reforms like lems in our housing those in my Foreclosure market to protect future Fraud and Homeowner borrowers.

LETTER

TO

THE EDITOR

Many helped fundraiser To the editor: The Fort Loramie Athletic Boosters would like to express our appreciation to everyone who supported the recent Prom Dress Exchange fundraiser, which was held on Jan. 20 at the Fort Loramie Elementary School. The generosity of so many people helped to make this event a great success. We also appreciate all the individuals who brought in dresses to sell. And, to everyone who came to the event to shop for a prom dress. Special gratitude goes to the local radio stations, newspapers and cable companies for their assistance with advertising the event. Look for the Prom To the editor: committee believes we need one Dress Exchange in It is awesome to be a veteran from more trip, so that we can proclaim to 2014. Shelby County. you: Mission accomplished! We have Hollie Cordonnier When we started in 2009 to get only one trip scheduled for 2013, and 230 Grandview Drive our World War II vets to Washington, it will be Sept. 20-22. Fort Loramie D.C., we could identify only 35 veterTo all of you who have given so ans, and we wondered how many of unselfishly to our vets, we want to Nancy Luebke them had the chance to go to Washexpress our gratitude! You are truly 191 Grandview Drive ington to see the World War II Mea cut above the rest. I truly believe Fort Loramie morial. We believed there were many Shelby County is the No. 1 county in who had not, and started the Vets to all of Ohio, and maybe the nation, Laura Schmitmeyer DC committee. Wow! when it comes to supporting their 240 Grandview Drive Eight trips later the Shelby veterans. Fort Loramie County community has given all We are now raising funds for the World War II and Korean vets that September trip, and we again ask for opportunity! We are now working to your support. No gift is too small, Your Link to the get the Vietnam vets to experience and will be used to pay for our veterCommunity that same trip. There is a good ans to make this trip at no expense chance that this will be the last trip, to them. Donations can be made out since the number of vets remaining and mailed to VFW Post 4239, Attn: who want to make the trip has been Vets to DC, P.O. Box 408, Anna, OH reduced after so many trips already. 45302. Call 937-498-5939 or Since the beginning, this has been Ray and Jody Prater 1-800-688-4820 to subscribe driven by the needs of the vets. The 817 Fair Road

LETTER

TO THE EDITOR

Support sought for veterans trip


COMICS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

MUTTS

BIG NATE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

DILBERT

BLONDIE

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI AND LOIS ZITS

BEETLE BAILEY FAMILY CIRCUS

DENNIS the MENACE

ARLO & JANIS

HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel pulled between the responsibilities you have for children or a romantic partner and the demands of a group or a friend. The Full Moon always deals out tough choices. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your dilemma today is whether to focus on home and family or career and your external world. It appears that you cannot ignore your public reputation. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today is an accident-prone day because of the Full Moon tension. Pay attention to everything you say and do. Allow extra time so you have wiggle room for whatever you do. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Naturally, you will feel the Full Moon today, because the Moon is your ruler. This particular Full Moon creates stress for money, cash flow and shared property. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which is why you feel tension with partners and close friends. You can handle it. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The Full Moon tension today is rather hidden in your chart, which means you feel vaguely uneasy or impatient with others. Actually, patience is your only recourse. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Tension with friends and groups might pull your attention away from children, sports events or romantic partners. Nevertheless, that’s where it’s at for you today. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Continue to focus on home and family needs today. Home repairs and decorating projects need your attention. (Be patient with family members.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is an accident-prone day, so be aware and mindful of everything you do. Accidents generally are caused by distractions. Keep your eyes open. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Money issues likely will arise today because of the Full Moon tension. Be flexible and tolerant, because others feel this tension as well today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Today the only Full Moon opposite your sign is taking place, which means you have to be patient with partners and close friends. It’s too easy to be at odds with others. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Work-related circumstances require patience because of today’s Full Moon. Factoid. Therefore, you can be part of the problem or part of the solution, right? YOU BORN TODAY You are confident, active and sometimes a source of controversy. You march to the beat of your own drum and are determined to reach your goals. You’re very brave about being exactly who you are. You often are involved in the thick of the action. Your year ahead promises lovely social diversions and an opportunity to improve all your relationships. Birthdate of: Gen. Douglas MacArthur, military leader; Eddie Van Halen, musician; Ellen DeGeneres, TV host/actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

SNUFFY SMITH

GARFIELD

BABY BLUES

FUNKY WINKERBEAN

CRANKSHAFT

Page 11


WEATHER

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

OUT

OF THE

Page 12

PAST

100 years

Today

Tonight

Cloudy with 100% chance of snow. 2.4 inches possible High: 25°

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with 100% chance of snow Low: 14°

REGIONAL

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with 30% chance of snow High: 25° Low: 14°

Monday

Mostly cloudy with wind chill of 19° High: 28° Low: 28°

Mostly cloudy, 55% chance of freezing rain High: 37° Low: 37°

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with 55% chance of showers High: 46° Low: 43°

Wednesday

LOCAL OUTLOOK

Snow today, warmer temps next week

Mostly cloudy with 55% chance of showers High: 46° Low: 21°

ALMANAC

Temperature

Precipitation

Sunrise/Sunset

High Wednesday . . . . . . . . 20 Low Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . 9

24 hours ending at 7 a.m. 0.01 Month to date . . . . . . . . . 2.08 Year to date . . . . . . . . . . . 2.08

Friday’s sunset . . . . 5:47 p.m. Saturday’s sunrise . 7:51 a.m. Saturday’s sunset . . 5:48 p.m.

Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com.

National forecast

Another round of snow moves in this morning, and we could see additional light accumulations. T h e weekend will feature a slow warming trend, and next week we expect to reach the 40s, but the chance of rain comes along with the milder readings.

75 years

Today's Forecast

Forecast highs for Friday, Jan. 25

Sunny

Pt. Cloudy

Cloudy

City/Region High | Low temps

Forecast for Friday, Jan. 25

MICH.

Cleveland 23° | 14°

Toledo 27° | 12°

Youngstown 25° | 7°

Mansfield 19° | 10°

Fronts Cold

-10s

-0s

Showers

0s

10s

Rain

20s 30s 40s

T-storms

50s 60s

Warm Stationary

70s

Flurries

80s

Snow

Pressure Low

Cincinnati 34° | 23°

High

Portsmouth 28° | 18°

90s 100s 110s

© 2013 Wunderground.com Thunderstorms

Cloudy

Another Winter Storm For Upper Midwest

Weather Underground • AP

W.VA.

KY.

Ice

A storm will move into the Upper Midwest, bringing another round of snow and windy conditions. A Pacific storm will move into the Northwest, renewing rain and high elevation snow, while more rain is likely in the Southwest.

PA.

Columbus 25° | 16°

Dayton 25° | 14°

Partly Cloudy

Showers

Ice

Flurries Rain

Snow Weather Underground • AP

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

Screening guidelines revised DEAR DR. sible issue. — S.S. ROACH: I am a ANSWER: Dr. Pa64-year-old Georgios woman who goes panikolaou found every year for an that cancer cells annual gynecolocan be seen on a gist visit, and I slide prepared have always had from a vaginal a yearly Pap swab. As a result, smear. When I To your the number of certurned 60, I was vical cancer cases good told by my doctor in the developed that since my Pap health world has smears were aldropped precipiDr. Keith ways normal, I tously. More reRoach need a Pap smear cently, it has only every three years. At become clear that cervical my most recent visit, I cancer develops after exwas told that a Pap smear posure to certain types of for women over 50 is rec- human papilloma virus ommended only after five (HPV). This virus can be years, if consistently nor- screened for at the same mal in the past, and that time that cells are taken after 65 it is not necessary for the Pap smear. Cervito have a Pap smear. cal cancer grows slowly, so What are your occasional screening is thoughts on this? I am very successful. feeling very uneasy. This As women get older, sounds like a cost-cutting they tend to become less issue rather than being exposed to HPV, and so proactive to prevent a pos- are at lower risk of devel-

oping cervical cancer. Thus, the new guidelines for less-frequent screening make sense. However, I would not recommend screening only every five years unless the woman had numerous normal tests and the testing includes a negative result for the high-risk forms of HPV. Finally, it is imperative that longer duration of screening be reserved only for women who are either sexually active with one long-term partner or no longer sexually active. Women over 65 with multiple partners should continue screening. Yes, it is cost-saving, but the guidelines reflect the biology of the disease. The critical women to test are young women at high risk of acquiring the strains of HPV that will eventually cause

cervical cancer. Many letters ask about cervical cancer and Pap smears. The booklet on these two topics explains both. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 1102, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. 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.

Mother of twin boys worries they’re too close DEAR ABBY: is gossip that I am the single they were seen mother of identitouching and cal twin boys. possibly even They insist on kissing. dressing alike My research and use their has brought up own secret lanthe idea of guage. I have al“twincest,” and I ways had trouble am worried my Dear telling them boys may be Abby apart. When they falling into these Abigail were young, it habits. How was cute, but as Van Buren would you sugthey are growing older gest making them stop? I’m starting to worry. Everyone keeps suggestThey’re 12. When they ing separation, but they oversleep, they shower share a room and I don’t together to save time. have another one or the Their teacher took me money to build one. aside during a confer- Help! — MOM WITH ence and said they seem TWO MUCH TROUBLE to be overly affectionate DEAR MOM: You obwith each other and viously love your boys, might benefit from some but please stop worrytime with a masculine ing. According to David role model. When I ques- Baron, M.D. — an intertioned her, she said there nationally respected psy-

chiatrist at the University of Southern California — at this point one of the most harmful things you could do is to blow this out of proportion. Twins have a special bond. They feel safer with each other than with their peers. If this persists, consult a therapist, for your peace of mind if nothing else. But please do not jump the gun because of gossip.

Jan. 25, 1913 A new three-story building will be erected on the north side of the square this coming summer. The building owned by E.E. Kah and occupied by The Olive Ailes Co. and building owned by Henry Young and Sons, will be torn down and a new one erected. Work on the new building is expected to start May 1. E.E. Kah expects to move his jewelry store from the Monumental building to his new room as soon as the building is completed. ––––– The boys at the fire department have received two young alligators sent to them by Dr. William Milholland, a former resident of this city, now located in Florida.

social etiquette that’s being broken? — TOOTHLESS IN COLORADO DEAR TOOTHLESS: Of course there is. The active word here is “discretion.” If a dental appliance is ill-fitting and uncomfortable, it should not be left on the table or displayed like a goldfish in a glass of water for all to admire. And need I add that a trip to the dentist should DEAR ABBY: I wear be scheduled ASAP to dentures. I have never remedy the problem? gone out in public without them. However, I have Dear Abby is written by seen people I know take Abigail Van Buren, also them out in restaurants, known as Jeanne Phillips, etc. It is not only awful to and was founded by her look at, but don’t they re- mother, Pauline Phillips. alize how they look? Am I Write Dear Abby at shallow for not wanting www.DearAbby.com or anyone to see me without P.O. Box 69440, Los Angemy “smile”? Is there some les, CA 90069.

Jan. 25, 1938 Members of the Delta Alpha Class of the M.E. Church met last evening at the home of Miss Lola Stewart on St. Marys avenue. Officers elected at the meeting for the year are: Mrs. Murray Ferguson, president; Mrs. George Dill, first vice president; Mrs. C.R. Anderson, second vice president; Mrs. George Bower, secretary; Mrs. John Nettleship, assistant secretary; Miss Lola Stewart, treasurer. ––––– The Minster Aerie of Eagles have made plans for extensive improvements to cost over $4,000 by adding an addition to the big dance pavilion at the Minster Eagle Park. The committee in charge of the project includes: Leo Frericks, Edmund Morsey, August Luchman, Ralph Fischer, and Joseph Ritter. The park is one of the most popular amusement places in this section of the state. ––––– C.H. Roman has returned from Cleveland where he attended the convention of the Ohio Association of Personal Finance Companies the past two days at the Hotel Cleveland.

50 years Jan. 25, 1963 Kiwanis Club members heard three dramatics class members from Sidney High School give monologues at their meeting Wednesday noon in the Hotel Wagner. Miss Olive Owens, speech teacher at Sidney High School, introduced the performers, including Lynn Cook, sophomore, Steve Lorton, junior and Patty Cantor, senior. Miss Cantor recited her Prince of Peace speech which won a top prize for her in Sidney and Shelby County and second place in district competition. ––––– FORT LORAMIE — Strong winds and ice formations from water from hoses hampered firemen fighting a fire at the Mrs. Charles Gaier farm southeast of Fort Loramie on Mason road Thursday afternoon.

Only the dining room and living room furniture was saved before the house collapsed and was totally destroyed by fire, leaving only the chimney standing. Firemen arrived at the scene about 11:45 a.m. and asked aid from Minster Vernon Frey, Fort Loramie fire chief said today that reports of frostbite to the firemen was unfounded but that one fireman had been overcome by smoke inhalation. ––––– Ray Cotterman, director of the 1963 Sidney Soap Box Derby, today reminded local youngsters that they can now register for the annual event. Arrangements have been completed to handle registrations at Wentz Chevrolet in Sidney. Boys should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

25 years Jan. 25, 1988 Shareholders of Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association Wednesday learned of plans to demolition the former C.L. Werst Printing Co. building at 212 S. Ohio Ave. and construct a financial facility. Peoples Federal will move its operations from its current annex at South Street and Ohio Avenue to this new building. The new structure will not be connected to the historic Peoples Federal main office which is north of the Werst building, said Douglas Stewart, association president. ––––– ANNA — A CSX Transportation freight train struck the back end of a semi tractor-trailer at the Ohio 119 railroad crossing in Anna Thursday night, spilling four skids of aluminum coils onto the road and heavily damaging the rig. There were no injuries in the 6:50 p.m. accident, however flying debris from the trailer and railroad crossbuck damaged three nearby vehicles. ––––– Through the cooperation of the Shelby County Humane Society, Dayton Power and Light Co. and its own fear, a cat was rescued Friday afternoon from the top of a utility pole. A yellow, adult cat was stuck on the cross member of a DP&L pole on Pruden Road near County 25A and Sidney Christian School. Neighbors reported the cat had been up the pole two days when they called Charles Manning, Shelby County Humane Society investigator, on Friday afternoon.

Sudoku puzzles also appear on the Sidney Daily News website at www.sidneydailynews.com.


Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

Page 13

that work .com JobSourceOhio.com

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

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. Call 877-295-1667 www.CenturaOnline.com

Opportunity Knocks...

Interested in working in West Central OHIOʼs AG EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY?

PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS

Seeking team members who want to build a career with our growing company. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, excel in team environments and, have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. The plant operates on a 12-hour shift basis with current openings on the 7pm to 7am shift. We offer a highly competitive wage and full benefits. Please send resumes to: HUMAN RESOURCES 319 S. Vine St. Fostoria, OH 44830

EXPERIENCED AG EQUIPMENT SALES

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT SALES

SERVICE MANAGER SERVICE OFFICE

BUSINESS OFFICE WITH ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND

State your qualifications, experience, and which position you are applying for. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, benefits available after probationary period. Send your resume to:

Sidney Daily News Dept. 995 1451 N. Vandemark Rd Sidney, OH 45365

JobSourceOhio.com ******HELP****** ****WANTED****

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info: (985)646-1700, Dept. OH-6011.

We are taking applications for:

RV Wholesalers is interested in service department employees to work on Recreational Vehicles. Job duties include inspection of Recreational Vehicles, general upkeep of the service shop, and explanation of functionality to customers. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Openings will be available as soon as the beginning of February. If interested please contact jobs@rvwholesalers.com.

Program Assistant

Miami County Board of DD

Works with teacher to implement educational activities and assist in daily care of preschool students in classroom. NO PHONE INQUIRIES, please see website www.riversidedd.org for further qualifications needed.

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

Sidney Daily News

GENERAL INFORMATION

All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For:

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

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

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

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

NEEDED

PANEL BUILDER

Local general contractor is in need of experienced employees familiar with residential & commercial construction. This is a long term career opportunity. Liberal benefit program and competitive pay scale.

has an immediate opening for an EXPERIENCED PANEL BUILDER. Mail resume to: Panel Control Inc. Attn: Amy Johnson, Human Resources 107 Shue Drive Anna, Ohio 45302 Fax to: (937)394-2375 Email to: amyj@wellsbrothers.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE

Mail or email resume to:

Weigandt Development Ltd. 90 N. Main St. Minster, OH 45865 Weigandt@nktelco.net ❍ ●❍●❍ ●❍●❍ ●❍●❍

PARAMEDICS - EMTS Integrity Ambulance Service

Our manufacturing facility is located in Mercer County. Opportunities are available for full time and part time for: Production Associates on all shifts. We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals who desire long term stable employment with opportunities for advancement.

is looking for caring individuals to join our growing team in Greenville/Sidney/ Wapak. OH Cert. required. $10-$16/hr FT. Call 800-704-7846 www.integrity-ambulance.com PLC PROGRAMMER

We will be holding an Open House on: Tuesday January 29, 2013 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Meet with a member of our HR selection team, fill out an application and have an interview on the spot!

has an immediate opening for an EXPERIENCED PLC PROGRAMMER.

We offer competitive wage, full benefits package, and bonus program for eligible positions in addition to regular earnings. Come by and learn what Tastemorr Snacks has to offer! EOE

Qualifications: Understanding Electrical Controls & Circuitry • Distinguish Components • Auto Cade Experience

Not available for the Open House? Call to schedule an interview or send a resume to: careers@tastemorr.com

Mail resume to: Panel Control Inc. Attn: Amy Johnson, Human Resources 107 Shue Drive Anna, Ohio 45302 Fax to: (937)394-2375 Email to: amyj@wellsbrothers.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE

Tastemorr Snacks

A Division of Basic Grain Products Inc

300 East Vine Street Coldwater, OH 45828 419-605-9660

877-844-8385

R# X``# d

SALES Nationwide looking for staff and sales agents.

Agent support licensed

insurancecompany@att.net ◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆ Shelby County Counseling Center and The Mental Health Centers of Darke and Miami Counties are looking for the following:

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

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

▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ Front Office Receptionist

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

$

$

Only 6 or 2/ 8 Your greeting will appear in the Thursday, February 14th issue of the Sidney Daily News, Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call 2353590

Send your message with payment to: Sidney Daily News, Attn: Classifieds, 1451 North Vandemark Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 Name Address: City: Your Sweet Talkin’ Message: (25 words or less)

Phone: State:

Zip:

FACTORY MAINTENANCE

File Clerk Please send resume to fpierce@dcmhc.org ◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆✦◆ WANTED: CABINET MAKERS Some experience needed. Interested parties apply MondayFriday between 3pm-5pm Robertson Cabinets Inc 1090 S. Main St. West Milton, OH 45383 CARE PROVIDERS needed NOW! Make extra money, great opportunity! Open your home to become a Foster Care Provider to an adult with developmental disabilities. Must have high school diploma/GED, clean criminal background, and an extra bedroom. Call now to get started! REM Ohio. marybeth.pope@thementornetwork.com. (937)335-8267.

Technician. Tipp City company has an opening for a third shift maintenance tech. The qualified candidate possesses troubleshooting skills in electrical, electronics and VFD's. Knowledge of OSHA and NFP 70 regulations is a must. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Please reply to glb.9325@yahoo.com or PO Box 176, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 Concrete Sealants, Inc. (937)845-8776.

• • • • •

LOOKING FOR:

Welders General Laborers Machinists Electrician Steel Detailer

Excellent benefit package. Must have good work history, attendance record and reliable transportation.

Please bring valid drivers license or state ID.

Applications available at: KARD Group, 480 Osterloh Road, Minster, OH 45865, Monday - Friday, 8 a m - 3 : 3 0 p m , (419)628-2375

WELDERS

Immediate Openings for Full-time

HOME CARE AID needed in Sidney Email resume with references to: kennhez@yahoo.com or call Heather at (937)658-0330

200 Marker Rd. • Versailles, OH 45380 EOE

Please apply online at www.grandlakehealth.org

Medical Somatic Office Receptionists

PAYROLL COORDINATOR

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

Excellent opportunity available in our Ambulatory Surgery Unit for a casual RN to fill in on our schedule as needed. ACLS required or willingness to obtain. Must be licensed RN in Ohio with 3-5 years nursing experience and able to work in a fast paced environment.

Forward resume to:

NAVY JOB OPPORTUNITIES Jobs, Scholarships, bonuses available. Paid training and benefits. Many positions available. HS Grad or GED with 15 college credits. 1-800-282-1384 or jobs_ohio@navy.mil

VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER, a nationally recognized Quality Award recipient, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator. Position will complete facility’s payroll processes, facilitate benefit enrollment process & provide expertise to assist staff with benefits & new employee orientation. Qualified candidates must posses experience in bookkeeping or accounting practices in payroll preparation. Outstanding interpersonal skills, exceptional time management skills, detailed focused & ability to follow policy & procedure to complete payroll functions needed. Knowledge in Excel & Word required. Interested candidates are invited to forward resumes and cover letters to: Executive Director,

RN for ASU (Casual)

2360284

Buckeye Insurance Group has two positions available in our home office in Piqua, Ohio.

ACCOUNTING CLERK Job duties include (but are not limited to): processing invoices and generating payments (both check and electronic form) for multiple companies, monitoring daily cash activity and maintaining online banking functions for multiple companies, processing entries into multiple companies’ general ledger systems; performing account reconciliations, answering questions from outside parties regarding payments (agents, vendors, etc.) and providing general support to the Accounting Department. Successful candidates will have an Associate degree, proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as have a good understanding of general ledger/accounts payable systems. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. P&C insurance experience a plus.

SYSTEMS SUPPORT/HELP TEAM Approximately 60% of job duties will involve systems testing: perform Diamond systems testing, reproduce problems in-house, test system for errors, test modifications and enhancements, test new features and functionality. The remaining 40% of job duties will involve assisting mail room and front desk as needed. Mailroom duties involve delivery and pick-up of mail from post office, sorting incoming mail, processing outgoing mail and processing policy print jobs. Front desk duties involve directing phone calls via switchboard and greeting visitors to our office. Successful candidates will have an Associate degree, valid Ohio driver license with acceptable driving record and ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Other requirements include excellent communication and grammar skills, the ability to identify, analyze and troubleshoot production system issues, proficiency for accuracy and attention to detail and professional telephone skills.

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

Please indicate the position to which you are applying and send resume and cover letter to: send.resumes@buckeye-ins.com.

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

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

2359871

Premier manufacturer of commercial food equipment is seeking qualified candidates with tig and mig welding skills. Responsibilities include performing a variety of welding operations or robotic welding while observing safety, housekeeping and quality management system procedures. Working from prints, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, organize and plan own work and work effective with other members in a team environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Apply in person at:

The Job Center of Miami County 2040 N Co Rd 25A Troy, Ohio 45373 (937)440-3465 EOE

Hair Follicle Drug Test Required

WELDERS

Raymath Company, located in Troy, Ohio, is seeking welders for our expanding 2nd and 3rd shifts. Need to be able to mig and tig weld. Must have relevant metal manufacturing experience. Competitive salary with benefits. Apply in person or send resume to: HR 2323 W State Route 55 Troy, OH 45373 No phone calls please


Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

Page 14 DRIVERS

Dancer Logistics is looking for dependable class A CDL driver for dedicated home daily runs. Part time runs, Team drivers and Regional runs. Regional driver home weekends and throughout week. Great pay and benefits like Vision, Dental, major medical insurance, Paid vacation, Driver bonus program and flexible dispatching. Just give us a call and be on the road with a family that cares and knows your name. 1-888-465-6001 or 419-692-1435 ask for Shawn. You can also just stop in at 900 Gressel Dr Delphos, OH.

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

just

12

1 & 2 Bedroom, Sidney, appliances, air, laundry, some utilities, No pets, $ 3 5 0 - $ 4 6 0 , (937)394-7265 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages. (937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.firsttroy.com

1 BEDROOM, ground floor. Refrigerator and stove furnished. $350 Month. 520 Second Ave. (937)418-2268

▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼

1 OR 2 bedroom, North Brooklyn, Sidney, refrigerator, stove, CA, washer/dryer hook-up, $350-$400 monthly, deposit, (937)394-7117.

OTR DRIVERS CDL Grads may qualify

$

1-2 BEDROOM upstairs, 822.5 E. Court St. Appliances, new carpet, detached garage, $400/ deposit. (937)658-2026

Class A CDL required Great Pay & Benefits!

Valentine Ads will appear on Thursday, February 14.

Krosbey King

Deadline: Friday, February 1 at 5pm

Happy Valentine’s Day to my “lil lirl!” XOXO Love, Mommy

One child per photo only

FULL COLOR

Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619

2 BEDROOM, 2 full bath, Russia. Attached garage. Great neighborhood! MOVE-IN SPECIAL! MUST SEE! (937)417-4910.

❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐

ANNA, 208 Onyx. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage. NO PETS. $575 Monthly. (937)498-8000

STORAGE TRAILERS FOR RENT (800)278-0617 ❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐❑❒❏❐

2 BEDROOM apartment, 1.5 bath, East Hoewisher. Appliances, washer/ dryer hook-up. Utilities separate. $495 monthly. NO PETS! (937)497-7200.

3 BEDROOM duplex, 2 baths, garage, all appliances including washer/ dryer. 2433 Apache Drive. $695, deposit. NO PETS, (937)726-0512

3 BEDROOM, half double, Queen Street. First month's rent free! Refrigerator, stove, washer/ dryer hookup, no pets, $475 monthly, (937)497-7200.

3 BEDROOM, upstairs apartment on Spruce. Stove, refrigerator, basement with washer, dryer hookup. Nice and clean. $525 plus deposit. (937)498-8895 REST OF JANUARY RENT FREE!!

A TAX REFUND FOR YOU NO RENT UNTIL MARCH 1ST

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments with all the amenities 2 BEDROOMS STARTING AT $495

The BEST in apartment living, Call Renee' for details, EHO ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS (937)492-5006

*Restrictions Apply

FT. LORAMIE, 1 bedroom apartment. $305 month plus utilities. Appliances, washer/dryer, AC included. Deposit/lease. (937)423-5839

Village West Apts. "Simply the Best" * Studio's * 1 & 2 Bedroom (937)492-3450

DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer. Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima. (937)498-4747 www.firsttroy.com

NEWER DUPLEX, Jackson Center, 2 bedrooms, garage, $595, (937)489-9089.

VERY NICE! 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex. All appliances including washer/dryer, 1 car garage. No pets. $700. (937)658-4453.

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

Quality Assurance Weld Technicians

________________________________________________________________ Closing: (for Example: Love, Mom) ________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Submitted By: ___________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ State, City, Zip: __________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________ ! Check Enclosed ! Visa ! Mastercard ! Discover ! Am Express Credit Card #: ___________________________________________________ Exp. Date: _______________________________________________________

2360015

Send along with payment to: My Funny Valentine The Sidney Daily News 1451 North Vandemark Rd. Sidney, Ohio 45365 Payment must accompany all orders.

2353594

Signature: _______________________________________________________

Select-Arc, Inc. is expanding and seeking qualified Welding Technicians to work at its Fort Loramie Quality Assurance Laboratory. Candidates will be responsible for conducting weld inspection and the evaluation of products. Candidates must also have general weld training or possess general weld knowledge and experience to perform conformance evaluations. Process training in FCAW or GMAW a plus. Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package offered. Apply here, email or fax resume to Human Resources at Select-Arc, Inc., 600 Enterprise Drive, P.O. Box 259, Fort Loramie, OH. 45845. Fax: (888) 511-5217. Email: hr@select-arc.com. No calls, please.

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the federal fair housing act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

2352647

Service&Business DIRECTORY

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

Free Consultation ~ Affordable Rates

937-620-4579

Voted #1

FREE ES AT T S E IM

in Shelby County by Sidney Daily News Readers

937-492-5150

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

aandehomeservicesllc.com

GRAVEL & STONE Shredded Topsoil Fill Dirt

Licensed Bonded-Insured

2358130

937.492.8003 • 937.726.2868

JOHN R. LLOYD CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Commercial & Residential Spring will be arriving soon! Call NOW for your FREE estimate for Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Pole Barns, etc.

2359221

937-606-1122

937-658-0965 937-492-0299

INSURED

BONDED 2349447

20+ years experience Call for a quote today

www.thisidney.com • www.facebook.com/thi.sidney NO JOB TOO SMALL, WE DO IT ALL

ROOFS • KITCHENS • BATHS • REMODELING PAINTING DECKS

WINDOWS SIDING

PORCHES GARAGES

DRYWALL ADDITIONS

Loria Coburn

937-498-0123 loriaandrea@aol.com

Personal • Comfort ~ Flexible Hourly Care ~ ~ Respite Care for Families ~

Rutherford

“All Our Patients Die”

419.501.2323 or 888.313.9990

MOWER REPAIR

www.visitingangels.com/midwestohio

• All Small Engines •

For 75 Years

800-737-8189 Free Inspections

Residential Insured

Senior Homecare

KNOCKDOWN SERVICES

Since 1936

Commercial Bonded

2358450

WE KILL BED BUGS! (See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products)

FREE ESTIMATES

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

00 starting at $ 159 !!

ALL YOUR NEEDS IN ONE

937-489-8558

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

2354107

HOME IMPROVEME L A T NT TO

• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

2360094

937-335-6080

COOPER’S GRAVEL

K&M

2348591

for appointment at

422 Buckeye Ave., Sidney

(937) 205-5094

www.buckeyehomeservices.com

Flooring Repair 2354650

Call 937-498-5125

Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

B.E.D. Program (Bed Bug Early Detection) System

2354666

WINTER SPECIAL! On Mowers $10 off rider service $5 off p ush service Pressure wash not included Mowers must be easily accessible Good until March 1st!

937-658-0196

2354685

937-492-ROOF

Electronic Filing 45 Years Experience

FREE Estimates Fully Insured

937-419-0676

2348601

2355263

16900 Ft. Loramie-Swanders Rd., Sidney

WE DELIVER

SchulzeTax & Accounting Service

MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

WINTER SPECIAL Mention this ad and get 10% OFF any remodel of $5000 or more. Expires 2/28/13

Driveways •• Excavating Excavating Driveways Demolition •• Saw Saw Dust Dust Demolition

2355314

875-0153 698-6135

937-492-3530

Eric Jones, Owner

Insurance jobs welcome • FREE Estimates

2354633

Call to find out what your options are today!

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring

2354644

Ask about our monthly specials

Make your pet a reservation today. • Climate controlled Kennel • Outdoor Time • Friendly Family Atmosphere

2356718

Concentration on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law for over 15 years

Gutters • Doors • Remodel

2356762

Bankruptcy Attorney Emily M. Greer, Esq.

937-497-7763

Sidney/Anna area facility.

A simple, affordable, solution to all your home needs.

1250 4th Ave.

Roofing • Siding • Windows

Paws & Claws Retreat: Pet Boarding

A&E Home Services LLC

4th Ave. Store & Lock

Continental Contractors

Classifieds that work


Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385

(937)498-4747 www.firsttroy.com

SYCAMORE CREEK APARTMENTS

*JANUARY SPECIAL* 2 BR ONLY $449/ mo Limited time offer CALL TODAY! (937)493-0554

www.yournextplacetolive.com

2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH. All appliances including washer & dryer. $750 monthly. Deposit plus references. (937)726-6089 2 BEDROOM, Piper Street, all appliances & lawncare included, $650 monthly. Call (937)492-8640

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.

Cheryl Appliremod3 bedbath,

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

MICROWAVE & OVEN Whirlpool wall double unit microwave and oven, 30", self-cleaning, beige, $350. (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 BEAN STRAW, 150 bales, 4X5, $25 bale. (419)925-4616

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

FIREWOOD, free for the cutting and hauling from property lines. Prefer reliable and prompt person. Please call (937)492-3499.

FIREWOOD, fully seasoned, all hard wood, oak hickory, ash. $70 Half cord, $130 full cord. Delivered in Shelby County. NO checks. (937)492-2821.

501 KAREN Ave., 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, 2200 sq. ft., $149,900. (937)597-0739

SIDNEY, 1801 Cheryl Drive. Remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1100 SF on a cul-de-sac. $72,000, (937)489-9080.

SEASONED FIREWOOD $140 per cord. Stacking extra, $120 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available, (937)753-1047 BEAN STRAW, 150 bales, 4X5, $25 bale. (419)925-4616

CEMETERY PLOTS @ Forest Hill. 6 separate plots in old section, lot 52 front. $400 per plot. rswooj@aol.com. (703)250-5720

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. (937)418-3162

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. (937)498-9147

SOFA & LOVESEAT, light elegant pattern, $500 (will separate). Wood cabinet stereo, $50. 9 piece white patio furniture, $500. (937)492-5117 TV, Panasonic 32', black wood entertainment center. Magnavox 25" TV, blonde wood entertainment center. RCA 27" TV. Machinist tools- drills, taps, reamers, gauges, Kennedy tool box. 4 slabs marble. 2 Miracle Ear hearing aids. Red 10-speed bicycle. (937)497-9373

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

GIANT

★★★★★★★★★★★★ Autoparts Swap Meet

Sunday Jan. 27 8am-3pm Lima Ohio Allen County Fairgrounds Located 2 miles East of I-75 on St. Rt. 309

Info: 419-331-3837 Bob ★★★★★★★★★★★★

2001 FORD Explorer Sport, electric everything! Loaded! Exceptionally clean, $2500 OBO. Call (828)305-0867.

CASH PAID for junk cars and trucks. Free removal. Get the most for your junker call us (937)269-9567.

Page 15

that work .com

WHERE

BUYERS

&

SELLERS MEET

925 Public Notices

925 Public Notices

925 Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Financial Report of the Village of Jackson Center for 2012 has been completed. The report is available for review at the Village Office at 122 E. Pike St., Jackson Center, OH 45334. Beverly A. Wren, Fiscal Officer Jan. 25

LEGAL NOTICE The annual financial report of the Loramie Ambulance District for 2012 has been completed. The report is available for inspection by prior appointment. Deborah Kremer Fiscal Officer Jan. 25

LEGAL NOTICE The annual financial report of the Village of Ft. Loramie for 2012 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the village office, 14 Elm Street during normal business hours or by prior appointment. Deborah Kremer Fiscal Officer Jan. 25

2360488

2360694

2360384

CCW CLASS. March 2nd, 8am to 4pm and March 3rd, 8am to noon. Held at Piqua Fish and Game. $60 person. parthelynx@aol.com. (937)760-4210.

1993 CADILLAC Fleetwood Brougham, excellent condition! 39,000 original miles. Asking $6000, (937)778-0217.

2003 VOLKSWAGON JETTA. 5 speed manual transmission. Fair condition. 120k miles. $2000. (937)726-6504

SIDNEY OPEN SUN. 2-4

Government officials have to publish their intentions in the newspaper. That includes where they intend to build facilities you don’t want down the block. Ohio newspapers, including the Sidney Daily News, upload thousands of public notices to a popular website, PublicNoticesOhio.com, at no additional cost. Notices pertaining to local, county and state meetings, organizations and entities are among those included. Log on today to view public notices printed in your local hometown newspaper or visit www.sidneydailynews.com and click on the “Public Notices” link.

GREVE GUARANTEED SEARCH OUR INVENTORY @

www.grevesalesandservice.com CHECK OUT GREVE SALES AND SERVICE ON "FACEBOOK" M54A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

311 LUNAR

Tri level, can be 4 bed & den or family room, if you need 5 beds, change easily to fit your needs. Updated kitchen & bath, newer appliances including dishwasher, range & regrigerator. Freshly painted so your work is done! 2 car attached garage, fenced yard & lots of storage. New roof! Convenient to I75, schools, parks & YMCA. $125,000.

Betty Baker 609-9641

1600 W. Main St. • TROY “Rock” Solid in Real Estate! 339-2222

An Independently Owned & Operated Member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

PictureitSold

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

2360740

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

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

2360743

PRIVATE SETTING

WANTED: Farm land. Rent or buy. Orange, Green, Brown, Springcreek townships. PO Box 4223 Sidney OH 45365

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

ONLY

LIMITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119/MO.*** M50B 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129/MO.*** M144A 2007 JEEP COMPASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159/MO.*** Z164 2010 FORD FUSION SPORT . . . . . . .$274/MO.*** Z187A 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN . .$275/MO.*** M219A 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS . . . . . . .$299/MO.*** Z219 2007 FORD RANGER XLT Z38 Z22

SUPER CAB 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2008 LINCOLN MKX AWD ULTIMATE .$

299/MO.*** 390/MO.***

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$411/MO.***

***66 MOS TO 72 MOS PAYT’S DEPENDING ON YEAR OF VEHICLE ***ALL PAYT’S @ 4.75% WITH APPROVED CREDIT 700 FICO SCORE OR BETTER ***OTHER RATES & TERMS AVAILABLE BASED ON FICO SCORE/MODEL YEAR ***ALL PAYTS $0 CASH DOWN PLUS TAX TITLE BANK FEES ***SEE SALESMAN FOR FULL DETAILS

Greve Sales and Service 2001 CHEVY S10 EXTREME

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

2003 FORD F150 SUPER CAB

V6, 5-speed manual, AM/FM/CD, cruise control, cold AC. $7900. (937)638-1832

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

67,000 Miles, $11,499 obo, Must sell, (937)776-9270

of Wapakoneta, Ohio

888-209-0014 OLD ST RT 25A / 603 N. DIXIE HWY. www.grevesalesandservice.com

MIKE COLEMAN DAMON MICHAEL MCCLAIN JOSH STEINKE TOM KOLLES R. DAMON MCCLAIN Business Mgr Sales Sales Sales Mgr Sales

OVER 200 PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 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

2006 MONACO DIPLOMAT Diesel pusher, high-end motor home! 4 slideouts and lots of features. This is independent travel vacations and retirement! $125,000. Call (937)773-5811

2011 FORD F350 LARIAT SUPERDUTY 4x2 Supercab, 29,000 miles with warranty. Ford options for heavy campers, good economy, lots of comfort, safety and towing options. $35,500. Call (937)773-5811

Jud ~Coonhound/Treeing Porter ~ Terrier Mix, Manning ~ Australian Dozer ~ St. Bernard/ Lab Walker Mix, Young Male

Young Male

Shepherd/Collie Mix, Adult Male

Shelby County Animal Shelter 937-498-7201

New Year = NEW CAR and MORE CASH?!?!?! Just get a new car and need to sell your old one?

WE CAN HELP YOU!!!

½ PRICE $ 30

O N ON PICTURE IT SOLD L TH R 1 MON O F Y AVAILABLE ONLY BY CALLING 877-844-8385 Limit of 1 vehicle per advertisement. Valid only on private party advertising. No coupons or other offers can apply.

Call all ws, Piqua Daily , Troy Daily Ne ws Ne ily s Da ite y ne d webs r 4 weeks in Sid and associate * Publishes fo ed publications weekly affiliat

OR VISITING ONE OF OUR OFFICES IN SIDNEY, PIQUA OR TROY

2355090

Offer valid through February 28 (ad must begin by this date)

Mix, Adult Male

2359553

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


SPORTS Page 16

Friday, January 25, 2013

Contact Sports Editor Ken Barhorst with story ideas, sports scores and game stats by phone at (937) 498-5960; email, kbarhorst@civitasmedia.com; or by fax, (937) 4985991.

Anna routs Jackson for 10-0 County mark JACKSON CENTER — The Anna Lady Rockets moved closer to anther County title Thursday night, beating Jackson Center 75-35 in high school girls basketball action. The win puts Anna at 10-0 in the County and 14-3 on the year heading into a big non-league game on Saturday at Middletown Madison. Jackson Center drops to 1-9 in the league and 3-15 overall and is off until next Thursday at Fort Loramie. Anna had a big first quarter again, pouring in 25 points to lead by 15. The Lady Rockets upped the lead to 39-17 at the half and 57-29 after three. Natalie Billing had 17, Erica Huber 14 and Kayla Blankenship 11 for Anna. Game scoring honors went to Hannah Meyer of Jackson Center. She finished with 19.

Boerger 5-2-15. Totals: 21-1864. Botkins (39) Koch 2-2-7; Heuker 1-1-3; McCullough 1-0-2; Kremer 3-17; Bergman 1-0-3; Ambos 1-0-2; Pitts 7-1-15. Totals: 16-5-39. Score by quarters: Loramie .............17 31 49 64 Botkins ................9 22 26 39 Three-pointers: Loramie 4 (Boerger 3, Imwalle); Botkins 2 (Koch, Bergman). Records: Loramie 17-2, Botkins 9-9. Reserve score: Loramie 61, Botkins 37.

Anna (75) A. Bensman 2-0-5; Huber 54-14; Blankenship 5-1-11; Billing 8-1-17; C. Bensman 4-08; Niekamp 1-0-2; Watercutter 2-0-5; Noffsinger 4-0-9; Esser 2-0-4. Totals: 33-6-75. Jackson Center (35) P. Meyer 2-0-4; Esser 1-2-4; Elchert 1-0-2; H. Meyer 9-0-19; Fogt 1-2-4; Zimpfer 1-0-2. Totals: 17-4-35. Score by quarters: Anna...................25 39 57 75 Jackson ..............10 17 29 35 Three-pointers: Anna 3 (A. Bensman, Watercutter, Noffsinger); Jackson 1 (H. Meyer). Records: Anna 14-3, JC 315. Reserve score: Anna 52, JC 24.

Houston (36) Phipps 3-2-8; Maier 1-6-8; Gilkeson 3-0-6; A. Stang 1-0-2; Cox 1-0-2; M. Stang 5-0-10. Totals: 14-8-36. Mississinawa (21) Neargarder 3-1-7; Murphy 3-5-11; Scholl 0-1-1; Collins 10-2. Totals: 7-7-21. Score by quarters: Houston................6 20 28 36 Mississinawa..........2 6 14 21 Three-pointers: None. Records: Houston 8-10. Reserve score: Mississinawa 35, Houston 24.

——

20-0 run keys Loramie win BOTKINS — Fort Loramie had its hands full with Botkins until a 20-0 run in the third quarter that led to a 64-39 victory in County girls action Thursday. The win was a key one for Loramie because it kept them one game behind Anna in the standings at 9-1. Overall, the Lady Redskins are 17-2 and off until next Thursday against Jackson Center. Botkins is now 4-6 in the league and 9-10 overall and is also off until next Thursday at Fairlawn. “We played with a lot more energy in the first half than we did Monday against Russia,” said Botkins coach Don Mack. “We were moving well and avoiding traps and double teams for the most part. But in the third quarter it went from 33-26 to 53-26 in a hurry.” The Lady Redskins put four players in double figures, led by Jessica Boerger with 15. Darian Rose and Megan Imwalle added 11 apiece and Renae Meyer finished with 10. Logan Pitts had 15 for Botkins. Fort Loramie (64) Imwalle 2-6-11; Westerheide 3-1-7; Rose 3-5-11; Holdheide 2-0-4; Brndewie 0-2-2; Meyer 4-210; Ordean 2-0-4;

——

Houston wins non-league game UNION CITY — Houston went on the road and beat Mississinawa Valley in nonleague action Thursday, 36-21. The win puts the Lady Wildcats at 8-10 on the year, and they are back in action next Thursday at home against Russia. Macy Stang had 10 tolead Houston, and Kortney Phipps and Nicole Maier had eight apiece. Maier was 6-for-7 from the free throw line.

——

Minster gets by Parkway 48-40 MINSTER — Minster led from start to finish in defeating Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball here Thursday, 48-40. The Lady Wildcats move to 5-2 in the Midwest Athletic Conference and 11-6 on the season and won’t return to action until next Thursdayat Fort Recovery. Minster led 9-7 after a quarter, then opened the lead up to 27-17 at the half. Bridget Geiger scored 14 of her 16 points in the first two periods. Parkway (40) Samaniego 2-0-5; Hellwarth 4-4-12; Walls 0-1-1; Bransteter 2-2-6; Snyder 4-211; Walls 1-0-2; Fent 1-0-2. Totals: 14-10-40. Minster (48) Fischer 3-1-9; Richard 1-02; Geiger 7-2-16; Wuebker 1-03; Liening 1-0-3; Arnold 1-2-4; Taylor 3-0-8; Prenger 0-2-2. Totals: 18-7-48. Score by quarters: Parkway ...............7 17 26 40 Minster.................9 27 36 48 Three-pointers: Parkway 2 (Snyder, Samaniego); Minster 5 (Trego 2, Fischer 2, Liening). Records: Minster 11-6, Parkway 2-13. Reserve score: Minster 60, Parkway 6.

——

Russia downs Fairlawn 47-36 RUSSIA — The Russia Lady Raiders had all they could handle from Fairlawn in County play Thursday, but pulled away late to a 47-36 victory. Russia goes to 7-3 in the league and 11-7 overall and is at Covington Monday.

SDN Photo/Jason Alig

FORT LORAMIE’S Darian Rose (right) looks to get around Kayla Heuker of Botkins in high school girls basketball action Thursday night at Botkins. Fort Loramie pulled away in the third quarter to post a 64-39 victory.

County girls Basketball standings League All W-L W-L Anna . . . . . . . . 10-0 14-3 Fort Loramie . . 9-1 17-2 Russia. . . . . . . . 7-3 11-7 Botkins . . . . . . . 4-6 9-10 Houston . . . . . . 4-6 8-10 Jackson Center 1-9 3-15 Fairlawn . . . . . 0-10 2-15 Thursday’s scores Anna 75, Jackson Center 35 Fort Loramie 64, Botkins 39 Russia 47, Fairlawn 36 Non-league Houston 36, Mississinawa 21

Fairlawn is 0-10 in the league and 2-15 on the year and is at Mechanicsburg Tuesday. Russia led just 28-23 at the half and 36-29 after three periods. Shana Meyer led Russia with 15. Haley Slonkosky had 14 for Fairlawn and Olivia Cummings 13. Fairlawn 36) Slonkosky 5-2-14; Oates 02-2; Roe 2-0-4; Tyler 1-0-2; Driskell 0-1-1; Cummings 5-313. Totals: 13-8-36. Russia (47) Monnin 1-1-4; Borchers 3-17; Wilson 3-2-8; Kearns 1-0-2; Heaton 2-0-4; Meyer 7-1-15; Daniel 2-0-5; York 1-0-2. Totals: 20-5-47. Score by quarters: Fairlawn ...............7 23 29 36 Russia...................9 28 36 47 Three-pointers: Russia 2 (Daniel, Monnin); Fairlawn 2 (Slonkosky). Records: Russia 11-7, Fairlawn 2-15. Reserve score: Russia 29, Fairlawn 10.

——

Marion Local upsets Versailles VERSAILLES — Marion Local upset Versailles in MAC girls action Thursday 50-38. The loss left the state’s No. 4-ranked Division III team at 6-1 in the MAC and 15-2 overall. It also dropped the Lady Tigers into a tie for first place in the conference with New Knoxville, Fort Recovery and Coldwater.

CLEVELAND (AP) — coach Rob Browns Chudzinski has added assistants Brian Baker and Jon Embree to his staff. Baker, who spent the past two seasons as defensive line coach in Dallas, will coach Cleveland's outside linebackers. Embree, the former head coach at Colorado, will be in charge of tight ends. Chudzinski previously worked with Baker in Carolina and praised his versatility. While he was with the Panthers, Baker helped develop defensive ends Julius Peppers and Charles Johnson. Baker spent three seasons coaching St. Louis' defensive line before going to Carolina. Embree coached the Buffaloes the past two years. He spent 17 years as a player and coach at the school. Embree coached Kansas City's tight ends from 2006-08, working with perennial Pro Bowler Tony Gonzalez. Embree spent 2010 coaching Washington's tight ends before returning to Colorado.

14th All-Star game for Tim Duncan

NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th AllStar game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month’s game in Houston. Joakim Noah and Luol Deng were picked from the Bulls, who have stayed in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the season-long absence of point guard Derrick Rose. Noah is one of five first-time All-Stars for the East, along with New York's Tyson Chandler, Indiana's Paul George, Cleveland's Kyrie Irving, and Philadelphia's Jrue Holiday. Miami's Chris Bosh, picked for his eighth AllStar team, rounded out the East squad. West forwards David Lee (Golden State), LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland) and Zach SDN Photo/Jason Alig Randolph (Memphis) all CASIE BERGMAN of Botkins goes in for a layup in were picked for the second time. Houston's girls basketball action at Botkins Thursday. James Harden was chosen for the first time and Marion Local (38) Marion is now 3-3 in Moorman 1-0-2; Jacobs 1-0- joins former Oklahoma the MAC and 9-7 on the 3; Thobe 5-6-18; Kuether 1-0-3; City teammate Russell year. B. Winner 5-4-14; C. Winner 4Westbrook, headed to his The Lady Flyers 23-10. Totals: 17-12-50. third straight All-Star jumped to a 15-8 lead Versailles (38) Winner 1-2-4; Schlater 2-1- game. after a quarter and inDuncan wasn't chocreased the margin to 37- 5; Prenger 1-0-2; McEldowney 25 going into the final 4-0-9; Puthoff 2-0-4; Harman 1- sen last year for the 2-4; Heckman 5-0-10. Totals: first time in his career period. They put it away 16-5-38. but has bounced back by hitting 8-for-10 from Score by quarters: the line in the final period. Marion................15 24 37 50 with a terrific season at For Versailles, Katie Versailles .............8 16 25 38 age 36, averaging 17.5 Three-pointers: Marion 4 points, 9.8 rebounds and Heckman finished with (Thobe 2, Jacobs, Kuether); 2.7 blocked shots, his 10. Versailles 1 (McEldowney). statistics since A. Thobe had 18 for Records: Versailles 15-2, best 2009-10. Marion. Marion 10-6.

E January 27 S U O H N OPE 2013

Browns add two coaches

Sunday

OOLS H C 2013 S C I L O H T A C TE D.O.G CELEBRA “Depend On On God” God” 10:00am-12:00pm “Depend

the January whole child, Sunday, 25 PANCAKE “Educating one10:00 soul at amatotime.” 1:00 pm BREAKFAST 8am to 12noon

HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL

in School Cafeteria 120 E. Water St., Sidney Sponsored by Sports Committee 120 E. Water Street,937.492.9293 Sidney (937) 492-9293

2357877


SPORTS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

Page 17

Vegas half-marathon a colorful competition as a flood of The Rock 'n' runners head Roll Marathon toward the Series organizes iconic “Welcome m u s i c a l to Fabulous Las marathons and Vegas sign.” half marathons After looping in 26 cities each past the iconic year. The funsymbol, the and-run compeheads course tition is a party Tony back the other atmosphere Arnold direction on the with live bands Strip. every mile and Guest columnist famed buckets of crowd support Runners cruise past the second mile marker at along the way. Last month, I ran the Mandalay Bay, the 120half marathon (13.1 acre, tropical-themed remiles) in the Las Vegas sort on the southern side Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon of Las Vegas Boulevard. and Half Marathon Light beam event. All together over Cruising along the 32,000 participated in glimmer of one of the the races, including world’s most famous nearly 25,000 in the half streets, the path continmarathon. ues past Luxor, a 30While the tempera- story pyramid complete ture was comfortable, with Egyptian statues. stout 40 mile-per-hour As runners look to their headwinds created quite left, they see the powera challenge. I finished ful light beam that sets 96th in 1:28.26. The atop the Luxor that can heavy winds negatively supposedly be seen by impacted race times. aircraft 250 miles away. Vegas is called “The The running party Entertainment Capital continues as large, enof the World” and its thusiastic spectators totmarathon boasts some of ing colorful signs of the same characteristics encouragement cheer of its city. It’s outrageous, from a bridge above. Adexcessive, glitzy, and ditional onlookers line one-of-a kind. up both sides of the Under the lights lively path. The colorful competiFurther along is Extion, which is run under calibur, which boasts a the neon lights of Las castle-like appearance Vegas Boulevard (Vegas and medieval theme, Strip), pulls runners from and the third mile all 50 states including marker is near MGM over 300 from the Buck- Grand. eye State. Globetrotters Nearly each mile is are attracted to the occa- marked with a large digsion, too, coming from 52 ital board displaying the different countries. time. The Vegas Strip The race starts just was designed to dazzle outside of Mandalay Bay the eye, and its ever-

SHS alumni games Feb. 17 The Sidney High School boys and girls basketball booster clubs are sponsoring two alumni games on Feb. 17 at the high school. The women’s alumni game will start at 6 p.m., with the men’s game to follow at 7:15.

Feb. 23 and 24. For more information, call 740-808-0380 or go to www.ohioyouthbasketball.com

Russia in need of coaches RUSSIA — Russia track coach. school is in need of a Anyone interested can freshman boys baseball contact athletic director coach and a junior high Todd Wion at 526-3156.

Russia-Versailles start changed There has been a change in the starting time for boys basketball Saturday when Russia visits Versailles.

Photo provided

RUNNERS MAKE their way down the Las Vegas Strip during the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and HalfMarathon last month. Mile four is near the growing number of inspiring attractions gets Mirage, with its distincthe adrenaline going fast tive gold windows and and increases the risk of exploding volcano, feagoing out too fast in a turing earth-trembling long race. However, I smoke and flames. The was able to maintain a Mirage will also mark consistent but conserva- the finish line on the tive pace as I passed 5- way back from the outkilometers (3.1 miles) in and-back excursion into 19:23, just before the 540 downtown Vegas. foot tall Eiffel Tower out- Crowd favorite side the Paris hotel. Prior to the fifth mile Crowds roar is the buccaneer-themed Crowds continue to Treasure Island Hotel roar along the midway and Casino, which feapoint of Las Vegas Boule- tures a large pirate ship vard; an estimated in the lagoon and nightly 80,000 spectators were in bandit battles, a crowd attendance. The Italian favorite for years. The themed Bellagio, a luxury Wynn, one of the newest hotel on a grand scale, and most prestigious hoand its eight-acre lake tels, flanks the northand water show keeps end of the strip. the energy booming. After nearly shoulderCaesar’s Palace sits at to-shoulder crowd supthe middle of the Strip port for the first five with large Roman miles, spectators begin columns and plenty of to dwindle. As the course marble. The run also rolled toward downtown passes Bill’s Gamblin’ Vegas it passes the most Hall, a smaller hotel famous Pawn Shop in than most of its famous the country – Gold & Silneighbors. ver Pawn Shop, which

The freshman game will now begin at 4 p.m., with the junior varsity at 5:30. The varsity game will then follow.

STORE & RANGE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: CLOSED

Heads to the strip Around mile nine the course hops back on Las Vegas Boulevard and heads back to the heart of the strip. With the glitter of the neon lights still over mile away this section of the race was fairly dark. Large overhead lights attempted to make up the difference but visibility was somewhat limited during this stretch of the course. Windy conditions picked up aggressively and were now directly in my face as I went through ten mile in 1:05:02. Situated at the north end of the strip and near mile twelve is one of the most instantly recognizable hotels thanks to the oversized 123-foot neon clown sign near the entrance of the familyfriendly Circus Circus. With fatigue starting to settle in and robust wind gusts not letting up a bit, a welcome sign is the approaching finish line. Running past Treasure Island I gaze in on the finish just past the Venetian’s Grand Canal

and king-sized Christmas tree. The public address announcer, attempting to keep up, calls out the name and hometown of each finisher just before they cross the finish line.

NASA technology Glow-in-the-dark medals were handed out to finishers as they crossed the finish line. A fenced in area provides water, refreshments, and what is commonly referred to as space blankets for runners. These blankets, which look like thin blankets of aluminum foil help participants, regulate their body temperature. These sheets are derived from NASA technology and are now produced in mass quantities for marathons. The Las Vegas marathon is one of the oldest in the country, dating back to 1967. However, from 1967 to 2004 it was completely in Clark County and the course didn’t include Las Vegas Boulevard. More recently, it became part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll series and moved to the more populated side of Vegas. Ohio will feature itsfirst Rock ‘n’ Roll event this year in the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Cleveland Half Marathon slated for Oct. 5. In Las Vegas, the event has been moved up a few weeks this year and is scheduled for Nov. 14. For more information on the series visit http://runrocknroll.competitor.com

SCOREBOARD

CALENDAR Application forms available at are High school www.sidneyyellowjackTONIGHT ets.org. Boys basketball Piqua at Sidney There will be a $35 Grand Lake at Christian Aca. entry fee if paid on or Russia at Fort Loramie before next Friday (Feb. New Knoxville at New Bremen Riverside at Lima Temple 1). Minster at Parkway After that date, the Versailles at Marion Local cost will be $50. Houston at Fairlawn

Ohio youth BB tourney set The 9th annual Ohio Youth Basketball Team state tournament for boys and girls in grades 3-to-6 will be held in Columbus

found stardom on the History Channel reality series “Pawn Stars.” Before the show was made famous, the shop averaged about 70 visitors a day. Now on most days cabs line up outside the shop as nearly 5,000 visitors stop by in hopes of catching the Harrisons arguing with customers just like on TV. Annually the pawn shop sells over $3 million in Tshirts.

Botkins at Anna Girls basketball Grand Lake at Christian Aca. Bowling Sidney at Piqua —— SATURDAY Girls basketball New Bremen at Lehman Russia at Versailles Wapakoneta at Minster New Knoxville at St. Marys Jackson Center at New Bremen Anna at Madison Boys basketball Sidney at St. Marys Houston at Lehman Russia at Versailles Fort Jennings at New Knoxville Wapakoneta at Minster Jackson Center at New Bremen Fort Recovery at Fort Loramie Fairlawnat Miami East Swimming Marion, Bremen vs. Minster —— MONDAY Girls basketball Russia at Covington Indian Lake at Riverside —— TUESDAY Boys basketball Marion Local at Jackson Center Versailles at Lehman Botkins CYO at Christian Aca. Girls basketball

Fairlawn at Mechanicsburg Botkins CYO at Christian Aca. Bowling Sidney at Vandalia —— Wednesday Girls basketball Sidney at Piqua Wrestling Beavercreek, Troy at Sidney —— THURSDAY Girls basketball Lehman at Troy Christian Russia at Houston New Knoxville at Parkway Lima Perry at Riverside Minster at Fort Recovery Versailles at Coldwater Jackson Center at Fort Loramie Botkins at Fairlawn St. Henry at New Bremen Anna at Tipp City

BASKETBALL NBA all-Star rosters 2013 NBA All-Star Rosters The Associated Press All-Star Game: Feb. 17 at Houston EASTERN CONFERENCE Starters Years Pos Ht A-S Player Carmelo Anthony, NY . F 6-8 6 Kevin Garnett, Bos . . F 6-11 15 9 LeBron James, Mia . . F 6-8 Rajon Rondo, Bos . . . . G 6-1 4 9 Dwyane Wade, Mia . . G 6-4 Reserves Chris Bosh, Mia . . . . F-C 6-11 8 1 Tyson Chandler, NY . C 7-1 Luol Deng, Chi . . . . . . F 6-9 2 1 Paul George, Ind . . . G-F 6-8 Jrue Holiday, Phi . . . . G 6-4 1 Kyrie Irving, Cle . . . . G 6-3 1 Joakim Noah, Chi . . . C 6-11 1 —— WESTERN CONFERENCE

Starters Years Pos Ht A-S Player Kobe Bryant, LAL . . . G 6-6 15 Dwight Howard, LAL C 6-11 7 Kevin Durant, Okl . . . F 6-9 4 Blake Griffin, LAC. . . F 6-10 3 Chris Paul, LAC. . . . . G 6-0 6 Reserves LaMarcusAldridge,Por . F 6-11 2 Tim Duncan, SA. . . . . F 6-11 14 1 James Harden, Hou. . G 6-5 David Lee, GS . . . . . . F 6-9 2 Tony Parker, SA . . . . . G 6-2 5 2 Zach Randolph, Mem. F 6-9 3 Russell Westbrook, Okl . G 6-3

GOLF Farmer’s Insurance Farmers Insurance Open The Associated Press Thursday San Diego Purse: $6.1 million Torrey Pines (South Course); 7,698 yards, par 72 Torrey Pines (North Course); 7,053 yards; par 72 First Round Brandt Snedeker. . . . . 33-32—65n K.J. Choi. . . . . . . . . . . . 33-32—65s Josh Teater. . . . . . . . . . 35-31—66s Adam Hadwin . . . . . . . 34-32—66n Luke List . . . . . . . . . . . 33-33—66n Ross Fisher . . . . . . . . . 32-34—66n Billy Horschel . . . . . . . 33-33—66n Charles Howell III . . . 33-33—66n Mike Weir . . . . . . . . . . 33-33—66n Scott Stallings . . . . . . . 33-33—66n Tag Ridings . . . . . . . . . 35-32—67s Bo Van Pelt . . . . . . . . . 33-34—67n Jimmy Walker . . . . . . . 32-35—67n Jerry Kelly. . . . . . . . . . 35-32—67n Justin Hicks . . . . . . . . . 31-36—67s Brendan Steele . . . . . . 32-35—67n John Mallinger . . . . . . 32-35—67n David Lynn . . . . . . . . . 34-33—67n Peter Tomasulo . . . . . . 33-34—67n

Steve Marino . . . . . . . . 34-34—68s Graham DeLaet . . . . . 34-34—68n Ryo Ishikawa. . . . . . . . 33-35—68n Vijay Singh . . . . . . . . . 34-34—68n Bryce Molder . . . . . . . . 32-36—68n D.H. Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . 35-33—68n Brian Stuard . . . . . . . . 35-33—68n Steve LeBrun . . . . . . . 35-33—68n Harris English . . . . . . . 32-36—68s Michael Letzig . . . . . . . 34-34—68s Cameron Tringale . . . . 35-33—68n James Driscoll . . . . . . . 34-34—68n Tiger Woods . . . . . . . . . 32-36—68s Justin Leonard . . . . . . 33-35—68n Hank Kuehne . . . . . . . 35-33—68n Luke Guthrie . . . . . . . . 34-34—68s John Senden . . . . . . . . 34-35—69s Nicholas Thompson. . . 36-33—69n Will Claxton . . . . . . . . 36-33—69n Nicolas Colsaerts . . . . 34-35—69n John Huh . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35—69s Lucas Glover . . . . . . . . 34-35—69s Dustin Johnson . . . . . . 33-36—69n Martin Flores. . . . . . . . 34-35—69s Matt Every. . . . . . . . . . 36-33—69s Eric Meierdierks . . . . . 35-34—69n Tom Gillis. . . . . . . . . . . 34-35—69s Colt Knost . . . . . . . . . . 33-36—69n Robert Karlsson . . . . . 35-34—69n Nick Watney. . . . . . . . . 36-33—69s Hunter Mahan . . . . . . . 36-33—69s Bill Haas . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35—69s J.J. Henry . . . . . . . . . . 35-34—69n Stuart Appleby . . . . . . 35-34—69n Casey Wittenberg . . . . 33-36—69s Jim Herman . . . . . . . . 33-36—69n Brad Fritsch . . . . . . . . 34-35—69n Ricky Barnes . . . . . . . . 35-35—70s Angel Cabrera . . . . . . . 35-35—70s Jhonattan Vegas . . . . . 36-34—70n Keegan Bradley. . . . . . 35-35—70n Y.E. Yang . . . . . . . . . . . 35-35—70s Michael McCabe . . . . . 35-35—70s Steven Fox . . . . . . . . . . 35-35—70n Scott Gardiner. . . . . . . 34-36—70n John Rollins . . . . . . . . . 37-33—70s Charley Hoffman . . . . 34-36—70n Sang-Moon Bae . . . . . . 37-33—70s Jonas Blixt. . . . . . . . . . 34-36—70n Stephen Ames . . . . . . . 35-35—70n

FOR ALL YOUR HUNTING AND SHOOTING NEEDS.

BUY - SELL - TRADE

122 Hamilton Street Celina, OH 45822

419-586-1936 kremersguns@bright.net

Indoor Range 2360124


Page 18

PHOTO: GEORGE DOYLE / THINKSTOCK

Sidney Daily News, Friday, January 25, 2013

CHOOSINGTHE RIGHT BODY SHOP

The importance of a professional If there is one thing that we would all prefer to keep off our car-care to-do list, it would definitely be having to get body

work done after an accident. Nevertheless, if the occasion arises where choosing a body shop is a pressing matter, it is

important to set aside all the emotions that might be going through your mind and keep your cool as you choose the right professional for the job.

When you get a body job done by a pro, it means that the work done on your car will be done in accordance with a reasonable estimate and, more importantly, approved by your insurance company. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, it is essential to make sure that the estimate you receive is com-

plete and covers all the details of the work to be done. In doing that, you will also be able to see what kind of communication is established between the body shop, your insurance company, and yourself; keep in mind that efficiency and quality are key here. Another good reason to get body work done by a professional is because he or she will use replacement parts that come from legitimate suppliers. Superior materials

Getting body work done by a professional is a must.

A checklist for road accidents

Car collisions and road accidents don’t just happen to other people. It is all too easy to fall into panic when we personally get involved in one, but it is important to keep a clear, calm head. To do that, it helps to know what to do in these circumstances. Here is a short checklist that should be read attentively now and then put away in the glove compartment just in case it's needed later.

PHOTO: HEMERA TECHNOLOGIES / THINKSTOCK

• Call the police immediately if an injury occurs, if there is serious damage to either vehicle, or if you suspect that one of the drivers is inebriated or guilty of a criminal act. • If no one is injured, think about your safety: move

your car to the side of the road, if it is possible, or use flares or any other emergency devices to alert oncoming drivers that there has been accident and that the road may be blocked. • Write down all the facts: the circumstances of the accident, the date, time, place, the speed of the drivers involved, the direction in which each driver was going, and road conditions. • Draw a sketch of the accident scene, including the positions of each vehicle, or take a photo with your cell phone. • Ask the owners of the other cars involved, as well as passengers and witnesses, to provide you with their contact information (names, ad-

If possible, move your car to the side of the road, away from traffic.

dresses, and phone numbers). • Ask the drivers involved in the accident to give you the number of their driver’s license, their license plate number, as well as insurance information (policy number, name of insurance company, and broker’s name).

A last piece of advice: stay calm and polite despite all the inconveniences that the accident may cause you.

will enhance the quality of the job done on your car. The auto body technician might offer an extended guarantee, while others only offer the minimum as prescribed by the law. Remember that choosing a body shop is up to you, not your insurer. Don’t hesitate to shop around and check up on the reputation of the ones you have in mind. It might save you a bundle.

4239YEARS YEARS ofof

ROFESSIONAL PPROFESSIONAL ERVICE SSERVICE

Guaranteed Quality!

BODY SHOP CALL THE

Wreck Doctor Scratched, Bruised or Broken?

See Us For Your Complete Auto Body Rejuvenation! Call today for an estimate appointment.

Why Choose Helman Bros...

42 years of experience with a team of professionals that truly cares about properly repairing every vehicle without exception. We also staff ASE certified mechanics for mechanical related repairs, which is why we are more than just a body shop.

Helman Bros works with all insurance companies . . . But, YOU are always our customer . . . with Guaranteed Satisfaction everytime. SIDNEY NORTH

2606 Broadway

HOURS: Mon thru Fri... 8-5:30

937-492-5975

BARKER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

Are you insured? Ask me about Accident Forgiveness. With other insurance companies, having an accident can mean your rates rise as much as 40%. But with Allstate’s Accident Forgiveness, your rates won’t go up at all just because of an accident. Don’t wait! Call me today.

937-492-1857 1-800-535-5410 9040 Co. Rd. 25-A North, Sidney • fax 937-492-1465 • email:office@barkerinsurance.biz

Dawn E. Andrews-clark (937) 492-6066 1266 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney dandrewsclark@allstate.com Feature is optional and subject to terms and conditions. Safe Driving Bonus® won’t apply after an accident. In CA, you could still lose the 20% Good Driver Discount. Northbrook, IL. © 2010 Allstate Insurance Company

THE CARSTAR PROMISE FROM MOMENTYOU YOUCALL CALLTOTOWHEN WHENYOU YOU WALK INTO A CARSTAR STORE, KNOW FROM THE MOMENT WALK INTO A CARSTAR STORE, YOUYOU KNOW THATTHAT AT AT CARSTAR, WE PUT OUR CUSTOMERS FIRST. AT CARSTAR, OUR GOAL IS YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION. CARSTAR, WE PUT OUR CUSTOMERS FIRST. AT CARSTAR, OUR GOAL IS YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION. WE TO DELIVERTHIS THISBYBYFOCUSING FOCUSING WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, CUSTOMER. WE STRIVE TODELIVER ONON WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, OUROUR CUSTOMER.

ATTENTIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE: !"#$%"&$#'()#*+#&#,%(-"..*(+&/0#-%*"+1/'#2&++"%#&+1#.$%*3"## $(#2&4"#'()%#%",&*%#,%(5"..#&.#6)*54#&+1#,&*+/"..#&.#,(..*7/"

BEST QUALITY REPAIR: !"#"8,"%$/'#%",&*%#'()%#3"9*5/"#&+1#,"%-(%2#&#:;<,(*+$# 6)&/*$'#*+.,"5$*(+

KEEPING YOU INFORMED: !"#4"",#*+#5(+$&5$#=*$9#'()#$9%()>9()$#$9"#%",&*%#,%(5"..

ON-TIME DELIVERY:# !"#1(#"3"%'$9*+>#*+#()%#,(="%#$(#5(2,/"$"#'()%#3"9*5/"## %",&*%#(+#(%#7"-(%"#$9"#"8,"5$"1#1"/*3"%'#1&$"#

Here’s your best resource for 24/7 accident assistance:

Accident Proc edures

• Call 1-80 0to request CARSTAR a tow • Arrange for a renta l ca r • Contact a family memb er • Call your insurance agent

SIDNEY BODY CARSTAR • 175 Stolle Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-4783 • sidneybodycarstar.com


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.