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January 26, 2012

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SEALs to the rescue U.S., Danish hostages on their way home BY ROBERT BURNS Associated Press Somalia MOGADISHU, (AP) — Held captive since last fall, an ailing American woman and a Danish man will soon be safely on their way home after a bold, darkof-night rescue by U.S. Navy

SEALs. The commandos slipped into a Somali encampment, shot and killed nine captors and whisked the hostages to freedom. The raid’s success was welcome news for the hostages and their families, for the military and for President Barack Obama, who was delivering

his State of the Union speech and beginning a five-state tour as the mission wrapped up. He did not mention it in his address but dropped a hint upon arriving in the House chamber by telling Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, “Good job tonight.” It was the second splashy

SEAL Team 6 success in less than a year, following last May’s killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. The SEALs encountered some degree of resistance from the kidnappers at the encampment, two U.S. officials said, and there was a See SEALS/Page 4

Friday night hoops • Basketball fans will have a full slate of action Friday night as Sidney travels to Vandalia, Fairlawn plays Anna, Houston faces Jackson Center and Russia plays Botkins. 18

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Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Clyde W. Kaemmerer • Martha L. Retterbush • James L. Heater • Ruth H. Ross • Ronald L. Elliott

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TODAY’S THOUGHT “Time is not measured by the passing of years but by what one does, what one feels, and what one achieves.” — Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian statesman (1889-1964) For more on today in history, turn to Page 13.

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I see you A horse peeks out of his barn Wednesday along Ohio 47 just east of Port Jefferson. The mild temperatures have allowed barn doors to remain open for the horses to stroll outside.

City, township officials address waterfield project BY RACHEL LLOYD rlloyd@sdnccg.com Representatives from the city of Sidney joined with the Washington Township trustees Tuesday evening in a public meeting for township residents to learn about the city’s proposed wellfield project and express any concerns. “We came to you with the intention of letting you know we want to be good neighbors,” Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst told the gathering. A few of the township residents in attendance clearly

doubted that assertion. The wellfield project is the result of a 50-year search by the city of Sidney to find an alternate water source to support its citizens and industry. Currently, the vast majority of the city’s water comes from the Great Miami River and Tawawa Creek, with a much smaller portion coming from four bedrock wells limited to an output of 0.60 million gallons per day (MGD). Problems with the current water source include susceptibility to drought and pollution, as well as the difficulty,

expense and increased treatment requirements for surface water. The proposed wellfield is located at a current sand and gravel quarry in Washington Township approximately 1/4 mile north of Lockington Dam. Since investigation into this site began in 2004, the city has hosted numerous presentations on the project to such interested parties as the Army Corps of Engineers, the West Ohio Valley EPA, the Loramie Valley Alliance/Loramie See WATER/Page 3

NEWPORT — Eric Church, the Zac Brown Band and Blake Shelton headline the main stage lineup for Country Concert 2012 at Hickory Hill Lakes July 5 to 7. Tickets and camping reservations for the 32nd annual country music festival are now available by calling 2953000 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Church will anchor the concert’s Thursday night lineup at 10 p.m. following performances by Justin Moore at 8 p.m. and Easton Corbin at 6 p.m. The Zac Brown Band, with special guests, will perform Friday evening from 8 to 11 p.m. following Friday’s main stage performances by Jake Owen at 6 p.m. and a 4 p.m. See CONCERT/Page 3

Unemployment rate remains stable The unemployment rate in Shelby County remained stable in December, according to the latest statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) released Tuesday. The number of individuals unemployed in the county remained at 7.7 percent in De-

cember. It sat at 7.7 percent in November. In December of last year, the unemployment rate was 10.4 percent. The number of workers unemployed in Shelby County in December was 1,900. Approximately 22,500 of the 24,400 individuals comprising the county’s labor force were em-

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ployed last month. Ohio’s unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in December, down from 8.5 percent in November. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased 3,300 over the month, from the revised 5,109,900 in November to 5,106,600 in December.

The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in December was 469,000, down from 496,000 in November. Among the state’s 88 counties, the December unemployment rates ranged from a low of 4.9 percent in Mercer County to a high of 14.3 perSee RATE/Page 3

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Fourth-grader Republicans endorse wins spelling bee state candidates The Sidney Citywide Spelling Bee took place on Tuesday evening at Sidney Middle School. Fifteen spellers from Academy Christian Schools, Emerson Elementary, Holy Angels School, Longfellow Elementary, Northwood Elementary, Sidney Middle School, and Whittier Elementary competed for the honor of representing Sidney at the Regional Spelling Bee in Lima on March 17. The bee lasted 18 rounds and ended with Nobel Zhou, a Northwood Elementary fourth-grader, spelling the word access. Carly Edwards, a fifth-grade student at Holy Angels, was the first runner-up, and Alexis Boersma, a sixth-grader at Christian Academy, was the second runner-up. Their final words were sultan and circumlocution. The champion, along with the first and second runner-ups, will advance to the Lima News Regional Bee. The regional bee will be held at Rhodes College in Lima. The following students represented local schools: Christian Academy School: Alexis Boersma, daughter of Randy and Holly Boersma Christian Academy School: Ethan Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Young Emerson Elementary: Landon Johnson, son of Thomas Johnson and Amy Schaffer Emerson Elemen-

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THE TOP spellers from the Sidney Citywide Spelling Bee were (l-r) Alexis Boersma, Christian Academy, third place; Nobel Zhou, Northwood Elementary, first place; and Carly Edwards, Holy Angels, second place. tary: Zechariah Pereira, son of Jennifer Pereira Holy Angels School: Carly Edwards, daughter of Joe and Tina Edwards Holy Angels School: Ryan Goettemoeller, son of Don and Bev Goettemoeller Longfellow Elementary: Macie Ivey, daughter of Teddy Sr. and Jennifer Ivey Longfellow Elementary: Kaycie Asher, daughter of Mark and Sharon Asher Northwood Elementary: Makayla Kennedy, daughter of Ann Wise Northwood Elementary: Christian Miller, son of Chuck and Candiss Lucas Northwood Elementary: Nobel Zhou, son of Jianyou and Lan Bai Zhou Sidney Middle School: Alan Davidson, son of Colin and Karen Pritchard

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Police log WEDNESDAY -1:37 a.m.: arrest. Sidney police arrested Che Joseph Riegel, 35, for obstructing official business, criminal trespass and criminal mischief. TUESDAY -7:29 p.m.: probation violation. Police arrested Rickey Gallimore, 43, on a probation violation. -6:11 p.m.: failure to appear. During a traffic stop police arrested

Michael T. Lafoe, 36, for failure to appear. He was transported to Miami County. -10:23 a.m.: operating a vehicle while impaired. Police arrested Gregory Rhoads, 48, for OVI. -8:40 a.m.: contempt. Police arrested Justin Dwyer, 28, on a contempt warrant.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -4:36 a.m.: injury. Sidney paramedics re-

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Sidney Middle School: Kaden DeMarcus, son of Amy Mosley and Tom DeMarcus Sidney Middle School: Shon Wooten, son of Angela and Shon Wooten Whittier Elementary: Mina Kajii, daughter of Akiko and Takayuki Kajii Whittier Elementary: Vincynt Swank, son of Amy McNutt and Arlo Swank Jill Hanke, Literacy Specialist for Sidney Schools, pronounced the words. Judging the contest were Judy Harp, retired Sidney Schools secretary, Julie Rice, Sidney Middle School Librarian, and Faye Spangler, retired English teacher from Versailles High School. Meggan Weaver, Gifted Education Coordinator for Sidney City Schools, is the District Spelling Bee Coordinator.

The Shelby County Republican Central Committee met recently and endorsed candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate. Chris Gibbs, executive director, said they met with Jim Buchy, RGreenville, who is running for the 84th House District; John Adams, R-Sidney, seeking the 85th House District seat, and Keith Faber, R-Celina, running for the 12th Senate District. The committee previously met with Dave Easton, R-Sidney, who is running against Adams. The committee requires a 67 percent or greater super majority vote to endorse a candidate and voted to endorse Buchy, Adams and Faber. “Central Committee members take this

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process very seriously and these candidates understood this. Even though Rep. Adams and Sen. Faber are incumbents, they had to earn their way to a party endorsement,” Gibbs said. “The committee was pretty direct and let each candidate know we had expectations here in Shelby County to be heard and represented.” particularly, “This when it comes to helping find ways to make up the shortfall created by the latest budget. My local elected (Shelby County) Commissioners are expected to deliver services to the citizens of Shelby County and when the state balances the state budget by taking funding away from local governments, we expect our House and Senate members to help us find innovative ways to make up the short-

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JACKSON CENTER — Spoons N’ Spools held its first two meetings of the 2012 4-H year. The first meeting was held Jan. 9 where the 4-H by-laws were read and signed by all members. The upcoming schedule of events and meetings were discussed. Several projects and signup sheets were passed around. A variety of community service projects were talked about for the year, members were encouraged to sign up for least one. Demonstration days will start with the February meeting; all members are required to do a demonstration on something they know for the club. Members also signed up to do their project reviews for fair in the months of June and/or July. Also members volunteered their turn on refreshment’s and snack sponded to a report of an injury on the 1100 schedules for the year. Members orblock of Constitution dered and paid for their project books Avenue. -3:21 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 3000 block of South County Road 25A on a medical call. -12:03 a.m.: injury. Medics responded to a report of an injury at the intersection of St. Marys Avenue and Williams Street. TUESDAY -12:36 p.m.: injury. Medics responded to a report of an injury on the 800 block of Country Side Street. -10:58 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1200 block of Campbell Road on a medical call.

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fall,” Gibbs said. “I’m confident Rep. Adams and Sen. Faber got that message along with our endorsement.” “Jim Buchy has been around a long time. In fact, he has more Statehouse experience than John Adams and Keith Faber. Jim was termlimited out before an unsuccessful run for the Ohio Senate then-House against Rep Jim Jordan. I’ve worked with Jim (Buchy) in various capacities over the past 20 years and can tell you, he’s a straight shooter and if he says he’ll do something, you can consider it done. Jim understands our expectations here in Shelby County and I’m confident he’s up for the challenge of representing the northern half of Shelby County,” Gibbs said.

for the upcoming fair. All Members agreed to sell Avon and 31 gifts for a club fundraiser project; this will start in March and April with products being delivered in May. All members were asked to be thinking of Fair booth ideas and an Educational Trip idea. On Jan 23, the club held their second meeting of the year. All members had their fair pass photos taken; Project books were handed out to those who have paid. The Spoons N’ Spools 2012 handbook was also handed out to all members, schedules, meetings and club information are in this handout. An upcoming event is 4-H camp at Clifton Hills June 26-29. More information will be coming in future meetings. New members are always welcome. The club’s next meeting will be Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

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DEATH NOTICES Clyde W. Kaemmerer PIQUA — Clyde W. Kaemmerer, 61, of Piqua, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at 12:35 p.m. at his residence. are Arrangements pending at MelcherSowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

OBITUARIES Barbara E. Brown Visitation tonight 4-8pm. Services Friday 10:30am.

Betty Oen Visitation tonight 5-8pm. Services Friday 2pm.

Martha L. Retterbush

James L. Heater GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — James L. Heater, 61, of 400 Mast Road, died at 10:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. A graveside service will be held on Monday at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

Ronald L. Elliott PIQUA — Ronald L. Elliott, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at 6:12 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Funeral arrangements are peneding at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

CORRECTION A story in Wednesday’s edition had an incorrect date for a final pretrial hearing in the Auglaize County sexual battery case involving suspended Shelby County Sheriff Dean Kimpel. The hearing will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court.

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Ruth H. Ross, 77, of 632 Folkerth Ave., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at 7:20 a.m., at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born on Nov. 1, 1934, in South Webster, the daughter of the late James and Rosa (Gillum) Smith. Ruth was married to James F. Ross who preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1983. On Feb. 13, 2011, she was married to Gene Compton who survives along with one son, Gene Ross, of Sidney; two granddaughters, Mrs. Nic (Courtney) Lewellen and Amberly Ross; one greatgranddaughter, Kaylee Lewellen; and one sister, Betty Wilcoxon, of DeGraff. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Ross was employed at the Copeland Corp., retiring after 30 years of service. Ruth was a member of the World Missions for Christ Church at 231

WATER Creek Watershed, and government representatives at the state, federal and local levels, in addition to a previous public meeting for the residents of the township in 2009. Despite these efforts, one resident accused the city leaders of trying to deceive township residents with back-room negotiations and credited only the trustees with wanting to bring the issue before the people for discussion. Chris Clark, Public Works director for the city of Sidney, explained that the city leadership went to the township trustees as the people’s representatives in government and were fully supportive of the trustees’ desire to hold a public meeting before signing off in support of the city’s venture. Clark said the trustees’ resolution of support was needed in order to apply for grant money for the $23-million project, but he added that the city intended to go forward with the project whether grant money was available or not. Regarding an alternate water source, the city, Clark said, is out of options. Other residents expressed concern that the city’s water use might affect their own water supply, but the presentation explained the wellfield’s maximum safe yield — the amount that could be removed and be naturally replenished by rainfall and river flow — was estimated at more than 11 MGD in average-day conditions and more than 8 MGD even during extreme drought

Doering St. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the World Misfor sions Christ Church with Pastor David Wooten officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of services. In keeping with Ruth’s wishes, her body will be cremated following the funeral service. Interment of her ashes will take place at Shelby Memory Gardens at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Cromes Funeral Home and Crematory, 302 S.Main Ave. Memorials may be made to the World Missions for Christ Church in memory of Ruth Ross. Envelopes will be available at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the Ross family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com

From Page 1 conditions lasting 90 days. The city’s current need is only about 3 1/2 MGD, which allows plenty of supply for future growth needs. The water treatment plant’s capacity is 10 MGD. The city’s desire for 500 acres of Washington Township land when the wellfield itself will only require 110 acres was questioned. It was explained that the city needs to have the land around the wellfield to protect the groundwater from potential contamination. Clark assured township residents their wells would be duly protected, and the city would provide deeper wells or connect them to the water main and provide a treatment system at no cost for any resident whose well was compromised by the city’s water use. It was also stressed that development would proceed slowly with each well drilled monitored for impact and adjustments made accordingly, with the priority to maintain a stable water level in the aquifer and remove only an amount that can be sustained by recharge so that groundwater is not “mined.” The development plan currently anticipates wrapping up negotiations for the acquisition of the required land this year and next. During 201415 the city will continue seeking grant opportunities and alternate funding sources. Construction and wellfield development is anticipated to begin about 2016, depending on economic recovery.

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Sales tax revenue increases BY TOM BARNETT tbarnett@sdnccg.com Sales tax revenues in Shelby County totaled $4.8 million in 2011, a $213,000 increase from 2010 collections, despite a $183,000 refund made to a large taxpayer, Auditor Denny York reported this week. “Collections continued to improve slightly in 2011 with the rate of increase expanding as the year progressed,” York said. “Sales tax collections are a fairly good reflection of economic activity in the area. “Last year’s receipts were about as expected in the early stages of a slowly-recovering economy,” he said. “Sales taxes are rebounding appropriately as the economy improves, If our other sources of funding, especially state revenue sharing, were doing as well, the county would be returning to fiscal health over the next year or two,” he told a reporter. The county receives sales taxes three months after they are collected, the auditor said. “December’s Christmas sales won’t be reflected until receipts are distributed in March.” York said Shelby County’s record year was 2008 when sales tax receipts totaled more than $5.45 million. “For 2012, we are projecting a steady upward movement resulting in total collections of $5.33 million. “That would put us almost back to the $5.4 million level of collec-

tions in 207 and 2008. “Starting in early 2009, sales tax collections plummeted for most of the year,” he recalled. “Some months were as much as 33 percent less than the same month in the previous year. Collections then flattened out for the first half of 2010 and began a slow rebound during the remainder of 2010.” York said one item that is becoming more of a drain on revenues is the lack of collection of sales tax on Internet sales. “There is some talk in Congress about working out a way for these taxes to be collected by Internet vendors and forwarded to the states for distribution to the proper jurisdictions.” So where do sales tax receipts go in Shelby County? York said 75 percent of sales taxes go directly to the county’s general fund and the other 25 percent was directed to the Permanent Improvement Fund by county commissioners “Since 2009, however, due to the general revenue shortfall, that money has only passed through the Permanent Improvement Fund before being directed back to the general fund to pay for current operations,” York said. “This has led to deferred maintenance on all of our facilities, leaving the county vulnerable to an accumulating problem with our physifacilities,” he cal lamented.

Ohio orangutan gets newer birth control device CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland Clinic women’s health specialist has made a house call at the zoo to demonstrate how to fit an orangutan with a newer brand of implanted birth-control device. The Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Kitra is the first orangutan in North America to get the device called Implanon. It’s about 1 inches long, slightly thicker than pencil lead and meant for humans. General Curator Geoffrey Hall says the zoo doesn’t want the Bornean orangutan to breed, at least not now. The procedure by Dr. Judith Volkar went well and the animal was back on her feet within hours. A spokesman says Kitra had previously been fitted with an implanted device commonly used by the zoo, but developed a negative reaction.

CONCERT appearance by Hunter Hayes. Blake Shelton headlines Saturday’s concert lineup with a 10 p.m. show. Other Saturday performers include Luke Bryan at 8 p.m., Sara Evans (6 p.m.), Jarrod Niemann (4 p.m.), Craig Campbell (2 p.m.) and

Ashton Shepard at noon. Florida Georgia Line will be performing on the Hickory Hill Saloon stage at 5 and 9 p.m. on Saturday and the USA Karaoke Finals are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday. Other saloon stage acts have yet to be announced.

RATE cent in Pike County. Rates increased in 51 of the 88 counties. December jobless rate statistics for surrounding counties compared to the previous month’s statistics is as follows: Allen County remained the same at 8.1 percent; Auglaize County decreased from 6.4 percent to 6.3 percent; Champaign dropped from 7.7 percent to 7.5 percent; Darke County increased from 7.6 percent to 7.7 percent; Logan County decreased from 7.9 percent to 7.8 percent; Mercer County decreased from 5.0 percent to 4.9 percent; and Miami increased from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent.

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Unemployment rates in Shelby and surrounding counties for December December 2011 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1 Auglaize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Champaign . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 Darke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 Logan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8 Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6

November 2011 7.7 8.1 6.4 7.7 7.6 7.9 5.0 7.5

December 2010 10.4 9.7 8.2 10.0 10.0 10.1 6.3 9.6

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Rescued aid worker is recalled as devout, driven BY PATRICK WALTERS Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An American aid worker rescued by Navy SEALs in Somalia was a student leader at her Christian grade school, attended a religious college in suburban Philadelphia and “fell in love with Africa” while doing student teaching in Nairobi. The Rev. Don Meyer, president of Valley Forge Christian College, said everyone at the small school in suburban Philadelphia is thankful their prayers have been answered with word that 2007 graduate Jessica Buchanan, 32, was rescued along with Poul Hagen Thisted, a 60-yearold Dane. The two were working with a demining unit when gunmen kidnapped them in October. “Ever since Jessica was captured, we all as a community have been praying for her safety and for her safe release,” Meyer said in a telephone interview. “The priority is just how grateful we are that she is safe.” The SEALs parachuted down in the early morning darkness Wednesday, killing nine kidnappers and freeing Buchanan and Hagen. President Barack Obama ordered the rescue after intelligence indicated Buchanan’s health was failing, according to a senior administration official who was not authorized to speak publicly. A Danish Refugee Council official said Buchanan was “not that ill” but needed medicine. The family reported that her health is good, Meyer said. Relatives did not immediately comment. The family had asked people at the school to keep quiet about the case while authorities tried to negotiate Buchanan’s release, Meyer said. Now,

he said, the school wants to offer its “deep gratitude” to the people who worked to free her. Buchanan was an elementary education major at Valley Forge Christian, which has about 1,100 students, and had done a student teaching stint at Rosslyn Academy in Nairobi as part of her course work, Meyer said. “She fell in love with Africa,” he said. “She could hardly talk about Africa without tears in her eyes.” Minutes after giving his State of the Union address to Congress, Obama was on the phone with Buchanan’s father to tell him his daughter was safe. “Her life story is a model of what we prepare our students to do,” Meyer said. “Now, the priority, though, is that she be joined with her family. … It’s thrilling beyond words.” Before Buchanan’s family moved from Ohio years ago, she attended the now-closed Ridgeville Christian School, a preschool-through-12thgrade campus in Springboro, north of Cincinnati. There, she was a student leader very involved in activities and sports, including basketball and volleyball, said retired high school science teacher Roy Merrill. “She was an outstanding student,” Merrill said. “She had a lot of drive to get things done.” Elementary school teacher Carol Richards said Buchanan and her family were “very Christian people.” “We are so excited,” she said of the rescue. “Many prayers have been answered.” ——— Associated Press writer Dan Sewell in Cincinnati contributed to this report.

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COLUMBUS (AP) — A female bald eagle that contributed to the recovery of the iconic species has died at an Ohio zoo. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said Wednesday that 29-year-old Barbara died Monday after being found unresponsive with an irregular heartbeat. Tests showed an enlarged heart. The bird was hatched in the wild in 1982 and came to the Columbus zoo in 1988 following reports she had attacked a Boy Scout on California’s Catalina Island.

pirates who were, and that they told him nine pirates had been killed in the raid and three were “taken away.” A Pentagon spokesman, Navy Capt. John Kirby, said U.S. officials could not confirm that the kidnappers were engaged in piracy. He referred to them simply as “criminals.” Little said the decision to go ahead with the rescue was prompted in part by rising concern about the medical condition of Buchanan. He said he could not be specific without violating her privacy but did say U.S. officials had reason to believe her condition could be life-threatening. Mary Ann Olsen, an official with the Danish Refugee Council, which employed Buchanan and Thisted in de-mining efforts in Somalia, said Buchanan was “not that ill” but needed medicine. Danish Foreign Minister Villy Soevndal told Denmark’s TV2 channel, “One of the hostages has a disease that was very serious and that had to be solved.” Soevndal did not provide any more details. U.S. officials “within the last week or so” had collected enough information to “connect the dots” that led Obama to authorize the mission on Monday, Little said.

Minster man arrested after chase, dip in river BY WILL E SANDERS dozen of charges stemOhio Community Media ming from the short vehiwsanders@dailycall.com cle, foot and water pursuit. PIQUA— When cutSampson has been ting through school prop- charged with failure to erty, a few comply with a police offifences cer, possession of drugs, and even resisting arrest, obstructm o r e ing official business and b a c k vandalism. All of the yards didcharges are felonies. n’t seem In addition, misdeto work, meanor charges of operthe alating a vehicle while leged susintoxicated, possession of pect in an Sampson marijuana, open cone a r l y tainer and three charges Wednesday morning po- of leaving the scene of an lice pursuit decided to accident also were filed take a dip in the Great against him. Miami River. Lastly, a traffic citaCold and sopping wet, tion of left of center also the suspect, Daniel L. was issued. Sampson, 27, of Minster, It all started just beclung to safety flotation fore 2 a.m. Wednesday devices Piqua police offi- morning when an officer cers threw to him for as- spotted a blue 2000 Ford sistance after he bolted Taurus hit a parked car from his still-running vein the vicinity of the 400 hicle, ran up the levee block of East Greene and later entered the Street. The officer atriver for a brief period in tempted to stop the car, hopes of making his wa- which eluded him for sevtery getaway, police offi- eral blocks, said Piqua cials said. Deputy Chief Tom Once the man was res- Steiner. cued, he became combatThen, Sampson alive with paramedics and legedly drove his vehicle officers, who later re- through school property strained the man before located at the Roosevelt taking him to the Upper Field House, through a Valley Medical Center for couple of fences and an evaluation, according backyards before eventuto police reports. ally jumping out of his On Wednesday morn- vehicle along Water ing in Miami County Mu- Street. His still-moving nicipal Court, Sampson vehicle then struck yet appeared via a closed cir- another automobile, accuit television for his cording to Steiner. video arraignment on a “At that point, the

driver took off running across the levee to the bike path and jumped into the river,” Steiner said. “He was in the water and our officers were yelling at him, ordering him to come out of the water.” Eventually, police officers used their rescue discs to help drag the man to safety, but once the suspect came ashore he grew combative with his rescuers, but there were no injuries as a result of the entire incident, Steiner added. “Our guys did a good job of getting him clear of the river and getting him aid,” the deputy chief said. “We recognize the dangers of being in that water in that temperature. Any time is not a good time to be in there, but especially in the middle of the night and in those temperatures.” Inside the vehicle, authorities found LSD, marijuana and an open container, authorities reported. Police continue to investigate the early morning vehicle and foot chase and said more charges could be filed based on that investigation. A preliminary hearing will be held for Sampson in municipal court in the near future, but no date had been set by Wednesday afternoon. He remains behind in the Miami County Jail on a $60,000 bond.

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firefight during an approximately 1- to 1 1/2hour operation. One defense official said it was likely that the SEALs killed the kidnappers rather than capture them because they encountered armed resistance or the threat of resistance. The Pentagon was mostly tight-lipped about details on Wednesday, citing a need to preserve the secrecy that can give SEALs and other special operations forces an edge against the terrorists, criminals and others they are ordered to kill or capture around the world under hazardous and often hostile conditions. Special operations forces, trained for clandestine, small-team missions, have become a more prominent tool in the military’s kit since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The Obama administration is expected to announce on Thursday that it will invest even more heavily in that capability in coming years. After planning and rehearsal, the Somalia rescue was carried out by SEAL Team 6, officially known as the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, according to two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a secret mission. The same outfit did the bin Laden

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Residents express disbelief HADITHA, Iraq (AP) — In this town which saw 24 unarmed civilians die in a U.S. raid seven years ago, residents expressed disbelief and sadness that the Marine sergeant who told his troops to “shoot first, ask questions later” reached a deal with prosecutors to avoid jail time. They were outraged both at the American military justice system and at the refusal of Iraq’s Shiiteled government to condemn the killings and at least try to bring those responsible to face trial in this country. “We are deeply disappointed by this unfair deal,” said Khalid Salman Rasif, an Anbar provincial council member from Haditha. “The U.S. soldier will receive a punishment that is suitable for a traffic violation.”

Giffords bids farewell WASHINGTON (AP) — The applause rolled through the big chamber, growing ever louder as hundreds of Republicans and Democrats suddenly realized Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was back in the House. But this time she had come to say goodbye. Fellow lawmakers gave her a fitting send-off: cheers, hugs, a cascade of tributes and plenty of tears in a rare moment of political unity. A year since that fateful Saturday morning when Giffords was severely wounded during a shooting rampage in her home district, the Arizona congresswoman resigned on Wednesday with a plea for civility — and a hint that she’ll be back on the national stage. For now, the 41-year-old said, her movements and speech still halting, she needs to focus on her recovery.

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Obama and GOP candidates offer a campaign preview BY DAVID ESPO Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On a day that combined two campaigns into one, President Barack Obama on Wednesday challenged Republicans to raise taxes on the rich as Republicans Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich swiped at him on the economy and criticized each other over immigration. With a week to go before the Jan. 31 Florida Republican presidential primary, the polls suggested a tight race, although Romney and his allies seized a staggering advantage in the television ad wars. They have reported spending $14 million combined on commercials, many of them critical of Gingrich, and a total at least seven times bigger that the investment made by the former House speaker and an organization supporting him. Obama’s political timeline was a different one, Election Day on Nov. 6. In a campaignstyle appearance in Iowa, he demanded Congress approve a tax increase for anyone like Romney whose income exceeds $1 million a year. “If you make more than a million dollars a year, you should pay a tax rate of at least

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‘Shcool’ replaced NEW YORK (AP) — An embarrassing misspelling of “school” is gone from the street outside a New York City school building. Utility workers used heavy machinery to grind up the wrongly placed “H” and “C” in the “SHCOOL X-NG” sign on Tuesday. The correction was made a day after the New York Post reported the spelling error. The words were created with industrial textured tape that permanently sticks to the asphalt.

Jordan responds to State of Union address U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, 4th District, which includes Shelby County, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s Tuesday State of the Union address: “The president missed a great opportunity tonight to put the campaign rhetoric aside and commit to supporting common sense solutions that will help get our economy back on track. The American people want us to work on simplifying the tax code, producing more American energy, and stopping the onslaught of new federal regulations that are creating uncertainty and Jordan economic stagnation. “Instead, President Obama is pledging to double-down on his failed plan of more government, more job-killing regulations, more borrowing, more debt and higher taxes. “There are almost 30 jobs bills, passed by the House and waiting for action in the Senate. The president would do better to urge his former Senate colleagues to debate and vote on some of our jobs bills, which will jump-start our economy.” 30 percent. If, on the other hand, you make less than $250,000, which includes 98 percent of you, your taxes shouldn’t go up,” he said after touring a manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids and in a state that he won in 2008 that was expected to be a battleground in the fall.

“This is not class warfare,” he said. “That’s common sense.” As Obama surely knew, it was an offer Gingrich, Romney and the anti-tax Republicans in Congress are likely to find easy to refuse. In general remarks that his aides billed as a rebuttal to the

State of the Union speech, Romney said Obama “seemed so extraordinarily detached from reality, so detached from what’s going on in Florida,” where unemployment is 9.9 percent and the mortgage foreclosure crisis has hit particularly hard. “He said last night how well things are going,” Romney said. “If you really think that things are going well, that we’re on the right track, and that his policies are working, then you ought to vote for him.” Gingrich was far harsher at an appearance in Miami. “If he actually meant what he said it would be a disaster of the first order,” Gingrich said of the president’s call for higher taxes on millionaires. The former House speaker said the president’s proposal would double the capital gains tax and “lead to a dramatic decline in the stock market, which would affect every pension fund in the United States.” “It would affect every person who has a 401(k). It would attack the creation of jobs and drive capital outside of the United States. It would force people to invest overseas. It would be the most anti-jobs single step he could take,” he said.

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Info sought LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California court commissioner listened to detailed arguments on a woman’s small claims suit against Honda over fuel mileage promises and then delayed ruling to consider all of the issues. Commissioner Douglas Carnahan said the case is not about one woman’s claim of fraud but has serious implications for many more people. Heather Peters, a former lawyer and owner of a 2006 hybrid Honda Civic, said outside court she feels she has already won by bringing the issues to public attention. She maintains that Honda defrauded her by promising 50 miles per gallon when it knew the car would not get that kind of mileage.

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PRESIDENT BARACK Obama speaks about manufacturing and jobs during a visit to Intel Corporation’s Ocotillo facility Wednesday in Chandler, Ariz. In 2011 Intel announced a more than $5 billion investment to build the new chip manufacturing facility, called the Fab 42, bringing thousands of construction and permanent manufacturing jobs to Intel's Arizona site.

President shows some swagger BY JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — If President Barack Obama is showing some swagger, it shouldn’t be a surprise. His job approval ratings point to an uptick. The Navy SEAL unit that killed Osama bin Laden just pulled off a daring rescue that Obama authorized in Somalia. He’s fresh off a big speech before Congress, and the Republicans who want his job are criticizing each other probably more than they are Obama. As he hits the road for three days of travel to important political states, Obama is on a roll. Feeling good, he even tried his hand at a bit of public crooning a few days ago, channeling the Rev. Al Green to a fundraising crowd at the Apollo Theater in New York and securing the highest of pop culture distinction: a ring tone. It could be a fleeting moment for Obama. While the economy is improving with indicators trending positively, unemployment remains high at 8.5 percent and international debt crises and tensions could unravel the gains. A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll shows signs of in-

creasing optimism that the economy will improve with 37 percent saying it will get better in the next year, the highest level in that poll in more than a year. For now, Obama is not hiding his upbeat demeanor. Arriving in Iowa on Wednesday, he jogged, grinning, to a rope line of a couple of dozen supporters. He later expressed nostalgia for the days in 2007 when he was campaigning in Iowa, and he struck a defiant tone against congressional Republicans that was even sharper than the repudiation he offered Tuesday night in his State of the Union address. “Our economy is getting stronger, and we’ve come too far to turn back now,” he told workers and guests at a conveyor manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids. Speaking of Republicans, he said, “Their philosophy is simple: We’re better off when everyone is left to fend for themselves and play by their own rules.” “Well, I am here to say they are wrong,” he said. In a stop later in the day in Arizona, Obama stripped off his jacket and joked about the warm weather to a crowd at an Intel chip plant, seeming to revel in being out on the stump.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Quiet mourners lined the route of Joe Paterno’s funeral procession Wednesday, watching with grief and reverence as the electric-blue hearse carrying the Penn State coach’s casket slowly drove by. Some took pictures with their cell phones, or waved to his widow. Others craned their necks hoping for a better glimpse through the crowd sometimes four deep or more. The private funeral and burial service capped another emotional day for a campus and community pained over Paterno’s death from lung cancer Sunday at age 85, and over the way his stellar career ended — being fired by university trustees Nov. 9 in the wake of child sex-abuse charges against a former assistant. Thousands of students, alumni and fans took to the streets in and around Penn State to say their last goodbyes to the football coach who grew into a beloved figure in Happy Valley, not only for his five undefeated seasons but for his love of the school and his generosity. “He cared about the kids. He wanted to see us succeed. So for a lot of us, he became a grandfather-like figure,” Jordan Derk, a senior from York, said after the procession went past Beaver Stadium. “He loved us and we loved him back,” Derk said. “So saying goodbye is very tough.” Jay Paterno, the coach’s son and quarterbacks coach, sent

a message to the mourners via Twitter. “Thank you to all the people who turned out for my father’s procession,” he wrote. “Very moving.” The elder Paterno won two national titles and a Division I record 409 games over 46 seasons as head coach. His cancer was disclosed just nine days after he was forced to leave the football program he had worked with since 1950. But Wednesday was once again a salute to Paterno’s life and accomplishments. The service, a Roman Catholic Mass, was attended by a veritable who’s who of Penn State and Paterno connections. Paterno’s family arrived about an hour before the funeral service on two blue school buses, the same kind the coach and his team rode to home games on fall Saturdays. His wife of nearly six decades, Sue, sat in the seat traditionally reserved for her husband and was first off the bus, followed by Jay. Former defensive coordinator Tom Bradley walked to the service with NFL great Franco Harris. Also in attendance were other ex-NFL players including Matt Millen and Todd Blackledge, both now TV analysts. Nike founder Phil Knight and actor William Baldwin were there, too. “Today’s Mass was a celebration. We laid to rest a great man,” Bradley said. “Not so much for the football victories … He meant so much to so many people.”

Egyptians square off in Tahri CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians thronged major squares across Egypt on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak, in rallies that turned into a show of strength by secular groups in their competition with the country’s powerful Islamists over demands for an end to military rule. Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the 18 days of protests against Mubarak, was transformed into the focal point of the rivalry between revolutionary activists who want to show they can still

mobilize the street and the Muslim Brotherhood, who emerged as Egypt’s dominant political force after a landslide victory in parliament elections. The secular activists urge continued protests to force the immediate ouster of the generals who took power after Mubarak’s fall, saying they are just as dictatorial as the former president. The activists touted their powerful turnout as a sign they can pressure the Brotherhood, who they fear will accommodate the military in order to ensure their own political dominance.

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This Evening • Recovery International, a self help mental health group for adults of any age, meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Troy Miami County Public Library, 419 W. Main St., Troy. People dealing with fear, anger, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder or other types of mental or emotional difficulties are welcome. For more information, call (937) 473-3650 or visit www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org. • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Emmons Conference Room at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. For more information, call Lu Ann Presser at 497-6542. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.

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

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

Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional “Twelve Step” programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

Saturday Morning • 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 a.m. to noon.

Saturday Afternoon • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Pasco, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening • The Lockington Volunteer Fire Department hosts dinner at the firehouse beginning at 5 p.m. Carry-out available. Breaded tenderloin or fish with french fries, applesauce, and drink. Cost: $7. • 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 Afternoon • Catholic Adult Singles Club will meet to tour the Neil Armstrong Museum in Wapakoneta. (419) 678-8691.

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

Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823. • The New Knoxville Community Library will hold Storytime from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for children 3, 4 and 5. Stories, songs and more.

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Hoelscher, Jester wed in New Bremen NEW BREMEN — Tina Ann Hoelscher, of New Bremen, and Brandon Matthew Jester, of Bethany, W. Va., were united in marriage Oct. 22, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in New Bremen. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Connie Hoelscher, of New Bremen. She is the granddaughter of Nick and Marlene Hoelscher and Ralph and Eileen Boerger. The bridegroom is the son of Robert Jester, of Grand Junction, Colo., and Carole Jester, of Wintersville. He is the grandson of Elma Schoppe and Bob McCartney and the late Robert and Amelia Jester. The Rev. Tom Mannebach and the Rev. Glen Perin officiated the ceremony. Nick Wilker was the organist. Trum-

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6:30 p.m. Therese Reed, registered nurse from Senior Independence Home Health will speak for about an hour and light refreshments will be provided. To register to attend, call Beth Bell at (937) 526-0113 or email bbell@covenantcare.com. The seminar is offered in recognition of National Heart Health Month.

Dayton Power & Light Foundation has recently donated $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. The donation was awarded as a grant to help fund the afterschool Buddies program. The agency has nearly 100 matches in its high school mentoring programs, located at five elementary school Library readies sites in Shelby and book sale Darke counties. MINSTER — The Anyone interested in Francis J. Stallo Memobecoming a volunteer rial Library in Minster should call 492-7611. will hold a book sale during regular library hours Hospice to during the week of Feb. orient 6.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Christian Center, 340 W. Russell Road. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at Heart seminar St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new memplanned bers are welcome. For more information, call Tom VERSAILLES — VerFrantz at 492-7075. sailles Health Care Cen• TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 ter, 200 Marker Road, p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, will host a free seminar, New Bremen. “Take Control of Your Tuesday Morning Heart Health,” Feb. 9 at • Wagner Manufacturing and General Houseware Corp. retirees meet at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast at Bob Evans. • The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children 3, 4 and 5.

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Homecoming royalty Sidney Christian Academy and Fairlawn Local Schools celebrated homecomings during the weekend. Crowned at Sidney Christian Academy (left) were Queen Holly Spencer, daughter of John and Sonja Spencer, and King David Wilcox, son of Roger and Dolly Wilcox. Royalty at Fairlawn were King Luke Meyer, son of Steve and Layne Meyer, and Queen Kenzie Hirschfeld, daughter of Rick Hirschfeld and Danni Hirschfeld. Danni Hirschfeld is from Anna. The others are from Sidney.

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What are we to do as a church? the rich man went to a place of torment. He was hurting so much that all he wanted was a drop of water on his tongue to give him a short rest. Later on in the story he asked Abraham to send someone back to warn Your his family about this pastor place so that they would not be there with him. speaks That is how bad hell is Evangelist going to be. Are you livBrent Wright ing your life in such a Hell as to be sure you way • H — hell. I sometimes wonder if we don’t go there? Are you Christ don’t think enough warning others about it? • C — Christ. If the about hell. If we truly Unity • U — unity. Unity is church is the body of understand what hell is Christ, then it makes and the eternal punish- very important in the even sense that he is to be the ment that it is, we would church. Jesus head of the church. The do our very best to not prayed for it while he Bible is the Word, so if only make sure we don’t was here on the earth. the Bible says it, we are go there, but that others John 17 records his to do it. According to won’t go there either. prayer. Verse 21 says, Matthew 28:18, Christ Luke 16 gives us a story “That they all may be has been given all the that I think we ought to one, as you, Father, are authority here on earth consider. It is a story of a in me and I in you; that and in heaven. So we are rich man and a poor man they also may be one in to be obedient to him. named Lazarus. They us.” It was always in Many church organiza- both died. Lazarus went God’s plan to just have tions today have taken to be with Abraham and one church. I wonder The church is considered to be the Lord’s Body. Have you ever considered how the church ought to be? What does Jesus really expect of us? Let’s look at the word “church” and, using it as an acronym, see what we are to do as the church.

authority the away from Christ. They have given it to the pope, committees, set up earthly headquarters, etc. have They stepped away from the biblical pattern and gone to do their own thing.

what he thinks as he looks down upon this earth and sees hundreds of different denominations. That is definitely not unity.

Redeemed • R — redeemed. We have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:18-19: “Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things like silver and gold … but with the precious blood of Christ … .” According to Romans 3:23, we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Sin separates us from God. It was always in God’s plan to redeem or buy us back. Do we as the church act like people who have been redeemed? If someone was to save us from a harmful situation, we would be eternally grateful for that person. Do we act that way toward Jesus? Are you thankful for what he did for you?

Do you live your life that ber this, the only thing leaving this world is the way? Lord’s church. EveryCommitment • C — commitment. thing else will be deThis seems like a major stroyed. Are you a part problem, not only in the of the church that is church, but life in gen- talked about in the eral. How committed are Bible? The Apostle Paul you to the church? Are states in Philippians you truly faithful to the 3:20 that our citizenship assembly or is every is in heaven. We are just once in a while OK with traveling through this you? How much time do world and one day, if we you give to the Lord? We remain faithful to him, are so busy in our society we will receive our retoday with school, work, ward of heaven. Are you sports, etc., that the prepared for that day? I church is often put on hope that you can sing back burner. the song with me, “Lord, the Matthew 6:33 tells us to I want to be in that numput the Kingdom of God ber, when the saints go first and he will take marching in.” care of the rest. The writer is an evanHeaven gelist at the North • H — heaven. Lastly, Church of Broadway we as the church need to more about Christ in Sidney. think heaven. We often let the world get us down, but we need to remember that this world is temporary. We are only here for a short time. Remem-

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Abundant Life Apostolic Church 607 Sycamore Ave., Sidney, Ohio Phone: 937-492-2484 Pastor Michael Garber Worship Times Wednesday 7:30 PM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday 5:30 PM ___________________ Sidney Apostolic Temple 210 S. Pomeroy St., Sidney www.satemple.com Phone: 937-492-7456 Bishop: Robert Fries Pastor: Mark L. Hina Jr. Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Tuesday Prayer 7:30 PM Thursday Bible Study 7:30 PM

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Assembly Of God 1028 Park St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1328 www.sidneyag.org Senior Pastor Harry Peterson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Kid’s Church 10:30 AM Mini Church 10:30 AM Children’s Mininstry, Adult Study & Royal Ranger/Missionates Wednesday 7:00 PM

BAPTIST Calvary Chapel Baptist Church 71 N. Hamilton St., Minster Phone: 419-628-3717 Fax: 419-628-3457 Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Calvary United Baptist Church 9480 N. Co. Rd. 25A Phone: 937-492-5662 Pastor David Shepherd Worship Times Sunday 10:45 AM, 6:30 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Emmanuel Baptist Church 920 Sixth Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-0077 Pastor Brent Howard Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Christian Faith Baptist Church 608 S. Miami, Sidney Clarence Cox - Pastor Lee Ellis - Assistant Pastor Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM Worship Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Faith Baptist Church 2555 Millcreek Rd., Sidney Pastor R. Chad Inman Worship Times Sunday Servants with a Testimony 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study & King’s Kids ___________________ Favorite Hill Baptist Church 1602 South St., Piqua Phone: 937-773-6469 Pastor Larry Hanyes Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ First Baptist Church 309 E. North St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-4909 Reverend George Gnade Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM ___________________ First Baptist Church 53 S. Norwich Rd., Troy Phone: 937-339-3602 Senior Pastor Dale R. Christian Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:30 AM ___________________ First United Baptist Church Corner Miami Conservancy & Fair Rd., Sidney Pastor Tom Jones Asst. Pastor Rev. Leamon Branscum

Worship Times Thursday 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Good Shepherd’s Baptist Church 1069 Fairington Drive, Sidney Phone: 937-498-4409 Tim Small, Pastor Deaf Ministry Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM ___________________ Grace Baptist Church 137 W. Edgewood, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9061 Pastor James Alter Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM www.gracebaptistsidney.com ___________________ Indian Lake Baptist Church 225 West Lake Ave., Lakeview Pastor Don Faulder Worship Times Sunday 10:45 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday Evening 6:00 PM www.indianlakebaptistchurch.webs.com Email: lbc@embarqmail.com

___________________ Jackson Center Baptist, S.B.C. 109 E. College St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-5858 Pastor Reverend Keith Wisecup Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 606 Park St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-5009 Pastor David D. Wynn Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday 12:00 & 7:00 PM Prayer/Bible Study ___________________ New Life Church PJBC 329 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Pastor Ernie Jones Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM (all ages) Sunday Praise Worship 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 PM ___________________ Old Fashion Baptist Church 824 Second Ave., Sidney www.oldfashionbaptist.com

Phone: 937-489-3901 Pastor Duane Hatfield Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Pemberton Baptist Church Palestine St., Pemberton Phone: 937-523-5489 Pastor Terry Walters Worship Times Sunday 10:30-11:30 AM ___________________ Rumley Baptist Church Hardin Wapak Rd. (off 29), Anna Pastor Bill Cantrell Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Sidney Baptist Church 1322 E. Court St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-7722 Reverend David Moran Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Springcreek Baptist Church 15333 Miami-Shelby Rd., Piqua Phone: 937-773-4215 Reverend Fred Peterson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Studies 7:00 PM

BRETHREN Trinity Church of The Brethren 2220 N. Main Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9937 Pastor Brent K. Driver Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 320 E. Russell Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-5025

Senior Pastor Philip Chilcote Worship Times Traditional Worship 10:15 AM Children’s Sunday School 10:30 AM ___________________ Oran Christian Church 6424 Dawson Road Phone: 937-489-3670 Reverend Dale Ritts Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

CHURCH OF GOD First Church Of God 1510 Campbell Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-0094 Pastor Vern Allison Worship Times Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM ___________________ Freedom Life Church 9101 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8710 Pastor Michael Myers (Rhema Graduate) Worship Times Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM www.freedomlifepiqua.com ___________________ Northtowne Church Of God 2008 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1476 Pastor Tim Bartee Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Rail Road St. Church Of God 602 Railroad Street Pastor Charles Henry Jackson Phone: 937-497-9760 Worship Times Thursday 7:00 PM Sunday 6:00 PM

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints 475 W. Loy Road, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8904 Bishop Randall S. Frisby Worship Times Meetings 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Houston Congregational Christian Church 4883 Russia-Houston Rd., Houston Phone: 937-492-5025 Pastor James Manuel Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

EPISCOPAL St. Mark’s 231 N. Miami, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8584 Worship Times Sunday 9:30 AM Christian Formation Sunday 10:15 Family Worship Wednesday 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Father Aaron Gerlach

FULL GOSPEL LightHouse Ministries of Sidney 514 Michigan St., Sidney Phone: 937-419-2180 Pastor Paul Pearson Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Full Gospel Community Church 950 S. Children’s Home Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-9438 Pastor Jeff Hill Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday Children’s Church 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM

INDEPENDENT Blessed Hope Assembly Located in the Sidney Inn, Room 104 Pastor Ray Barnett - 937-564-3106 Asso. Pastor William Stem - 937-622-0972 Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10 AM Wednesday Bible study - 7:00 PM

___________________ Buckeye Gospel Barn 8291 St. Rt. 235, Quincy Phone: 937-585-6090 Pastors Jerry & Bobbi Allen Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM Home Bible Study Fri. 6:30 PM Come As You Are ___________________ Central Bible Ministries 113 Kossuth St., Sidney centralbibleministries.org Phone: 937-498-1958 Pastor John Spencer Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Christ The King Church 17570 St. Rt. 274, Jackson Center Phone: 937-492-8251 Pastor John Settlage Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Christian Education 10:15 AM Worship Service Prayer & Praise Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Church of Jesus 421 Wood St., Piqua Pastor Brian Hamilton Phone: 937-773-4004 Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Faith Alliance Church 6670 Knoxville Ave., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-3688 Reverend Tom Sager, Pastor Worship Times Sunday 8:30 AM Traditional Service 10:45 AM Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Jr. High Bible Study and Children’s Programs (K-5) 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study 8:30 PM Youth Discipleship Training (Nursery available at all services) ___________________ Glory Bound Pentecostal Church of God 1106 N. Main, Sidney Phone: 937-4982272 Pastor Timothy Young Worship Times Sunday School 11:00 AM Praise &Worship 12:00 NOON ___________________ Lockington New Beginnings Church 10288 Museum Trail, Piqua, OH 45356 (in Lockington) Worship Times Sunday 9:30 AM ___________________

North Broadway Church of Christ 2655 N. Broadway, Sidney Phone: 937-492-1500 Brent Wright, Evangelist Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Northland Church Corner of 25A and Sharp Rd. South of Anna Worship Times Sunday Bible Study 2:00 PM Worship 4:00 PM Special Gospel Singing first Saturday of every month 7:00 PM ___________________ Only Believe Ministries Christian Center 13815 Botkins Rd., Botkins Phone: 937-693-3554 Pastors Peter & Phyllis Doseck Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM ___________________ Piqua Christian Church 3969 W. St. Rt. 185, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8143 Sr. Minister Travis Mowell Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wed. Family Gathering 7:00 PM ___________________ Port Jefferson Church of Christ 217 Wall St., Pt. Jefferson Phone: 937-339-5007 Evangelist Jim Witt Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM ___________________ Salvation Army Church 419 N. Buckeye Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-492-8412 Pastors Majs. Herb & Angie Carter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM ___________________ Springcreek Christian Church Miami Shelby at Wiles Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-498-4209 Pastor David E. Clem Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM ___________________ Word of Life Ministries, International 451 Second Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-710-4777 Pastors Jim & Janice Johnson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Wednesday. 6:00 PM followed by Teen Meeting

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Series set on ‘Seven Archdiocese to celebrate Last Words of Christ’ Catholic Schools Week Catholic school students, their teachers and their communities throughout the 19county Archdiocese of Cincinnati will celebrate the 38th annual Catholic Schools Week Sunday through Feb. 4 under the theme “Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, Service.” “During Catholic Schools Week, we recognize the tremendous success of our Catholic schools and their communities,” said Dr. Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic schools and director of educational services. “I am always astounded by the incredible talents and dedica-

tion of our school students, teachers and staff members. Catholic schools are thriving in the archdiocese.” More than 1,000 representatives from greater Cincinnati Catholic schools will participate on Tuesday as the Most Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk, archbishop emeritus of Cincinnati, presides at a special 10 a.m. Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. Catholic schools of the Miami Valley will celebrate this spring as Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer presides at a Unity Mass

on April 25 at 10 a.m. at the University of Dayton Arena. Pastors throughout the archdiocese are asked to ring their church bells at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, which is also National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools. The 113 Catholic elementary and high schools in the archdiocese will mark the week with special programs, such as open houses for parents and grandparents, out-of-uniform days, service projects, Masses, talent shows, special decorations, student-faculty games and entertainment.

In preparation for Catholic Schools Week, Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr spoke with Catholic high school students across the archdiocese via videoconference at 11 a.m. today. The Archbishop conveyed his gratitude for Catholic schools and answered student questions through a live-streamed webcast from Carroll High School in Dayton. Schnurr also has recorded a special video message for Catholic Schools Week. It can be at viewed h t t p : / / w w w. c a t h o l i c cincinnati.org/education/lighting_the_way.

MARIA STEIN — In February and March, Maria Stein Shrine will present a series of presentations that will focus on the “Seven Last Words of Christ,” the seven scriptural phrases spoken by Christ from the cross. Presented by Anne C. McGuire, program director at the shrine, the series will provide an opportunity each week to focus on one scriptural phrase as a source of spirituality and allow participants to learn, reflect and pray. The series will be held Sundays at 4 p.m. (Feb. 12-March 24) and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (Feb. 14-March 26). McGuire’s presentations will focus on the scriptural background and meaning for each phrase in the passion of Christ, as well as the power and meaning of each word today. Included in the presentation will be a reflective time, incorporating music and art, and a prayer concluding the session with a relic of the true cross from the shrine’s Relic Chapel. The series begins with “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do,” and concludes with “Into your hands I commend my spirit.” There is no charge to attend. Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics is located at 2291 St. Johns Road. For more information, call (419) 925-4532 or email a.mcguire@mariasteinshrine.org.

Church partnering with pregnancy help center; special service planned VERSAILLES — In observance of “Sanctity of Human Life” month, the Versailles Christian Church family is partnering with the Elizabeth’s New Life Center in Sidney. The center specializes in unplanned pregnancy solu-

tions, providing help to girls with free medical-quality pregnancy tests, ultrasound scans, spiritual support and explaining options to the mother. On Sunday, David O’Leary, development officer with Eliz-

abeth’s New Life Center, will be a special guest during the morning worship service at 10:15 a.m. at the church. He will provide information regarding the ministry and services at Elizabeth’s New Life Center.

The church will also begin a monthlong “Bottles for Babies” event. Every family will be encouraged to take home a baby bottle and during February fill it with coins, dollars or checks. The donations will assist the ongoing efforts of this ministry.

The public has been invited to take part of this special worship service. The church is located at 105 W. Ward St. For additional information, call the church office at 526-4194 or visit its website at www.versaillescc.com.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY LUTHERAN Emmanuel Lutheran Church 17714 Montra Road, Montra Phone: 937-596-6462 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM __________________ Grace Ev. Lutheran Church 607 S. Main St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-6516 Pastor Kent Hollis Worship Times Sunday Traditional 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Contemporary 10:30 AM __________________ Montra Lutheran Parish 17716 High St. R.R.#1, Anna Phone: 937-596-6509 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Sunday Worship Times Emmanuel 8:30 AM St. Jacobs 9:45 AM St. Mark, Clay Township 11:00 AM __________________ Redeemer Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 300 W. Mason Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-2461 Pastor Ken Castor Worship Times Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM __________________ St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church 18280 Pasco Montra Road, P.O. Box 547, Jackson Center Phone: 937-693-3119 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Worship Times Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School 8:45 AM __________________ St. Jacob Lutheran 101 W. Main, Anna Phone: 937-394-4421 Pastor Michael Althauser Worship Times Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ St. John’s Lutheran Church 120 W. Water Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8047 Rev. Jonathan W. Schriber Worship Times Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Contemporary Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School Sunday 10:30 AM Traditional __________________ St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church 301 E. State St., Box 508, Botkins Phone: 937-693-3261 Pastor Robert Carter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Trinity Lutheran Church (Southern Ohio Synod) 204 East Wood Street, Versailles Phone: 937-526-3091 Reverend Keith Falk Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School, Sept.-May 9:15 AM

METHODIST Anna United Methodist 201 West North St., Anna Phone: 937-394-4221 website: www.annaumc.org Pastor Randy Locker Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Christian Education/all ages 10:45 AM Worship __________________ Botkins United Methodist 111 E. State Street, Botkins Pastor Randy Locker Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Adult Bible Study and Children’s Sunday School, Sunday 8:00 AM __________________ Bradford United Methodist Church 112 E. Church Street, Bradford Phone: 937-448-6116 Pastor Darcy Boblit-Dill Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Prayer Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday 10:45 AM Worship _________________

DeGraff United Methodist Church 1839 County Road 24 South, DeGraff Phone: 937-585-5511 www.degraffumc.org Rev. Carolyn Christman Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Youth Group 2nd & 4th Sun. 6:30 PM __________________ The Family of Grace U.M.C. 9411 N. County Rd. 25-A, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8232 www.thefamilyofgrace.com Rev. Mike Carnevale Worship Times Sunday 8:15 AM Traditional 10:00 & 11:15 AM Contemporary 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages Youth Ministry Sunday Nights Children’s Ministry Wed. Nights __________________ Fletcher United Methodist 205 S. Walnut, Fletcher Handicapped accessible Phone: 937-368-2470 www.fletcherchurch.org Pastor Andy Perry Worship Times Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Nursery Care & kids church available Wednesday Prayer Group 7 PM __________________ Hardin United Methodist 6073 Hardin-Wapak Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4595 Pastor Jack Chalk Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00-9:45 AM __________________ Jackson Center United Methodist 202 Pike St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-6919 Pastor Sylvia Hull Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Lockington United Methodist Corner Miami Conservancy & Fair Rd. 2190 Miami Conservancy Rd. Phone: 937-497-0777 Pastor Don Trumbull Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School, All Ages 9:00 AM Youth Night & Kids Night Blast! Wednesday 7:00 PM __________________ Maplewood United Methodist 21310 Peach St., Maplewood Phone: 937-596-8155 Pastor Bill Halter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ New Hope United Methodist Corner of Mason Rd. & Patterson Halpin Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-493-0065 www.sidneynewhope.org Pastor John Leighty Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, Fellowship 9:15AM/Sunday School 9:30 AM __________________ New Knoxville United Methodist 109 S. Main St., New Knoxville Phone: 419-753-2427 Reverend Dennis Gaertner Worship Times Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Pasco United Methodist Church 17483 St. Rt. 706, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4986 Reverend David Brisker Worship Times Prayers 9:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM __________________ Pemberton United Methodist 6541 Main Street, Pemberton Phone: 937-497-1007 Pastor Don Burley Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Email: dburley@pembertonumc.org www.pembertonumc.org __________________ Quincy United Methodist Phone: 937-585-5114 Pastor Matthew Wright Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

__________________ Russell Road Church 340 W. Russell Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-6412 Email:rrcc@bright.net Pastor Fred Gillenwater Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM, Church Campus Sunday 10:30AM, Christian Academy (2151 W. Russell Road)

Nursery/Children Ministries at Both __________________ Sidney First United Methodist 230 E. Poplar Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9136 Reverend David Chivington Worship Times Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Webster/Versailles United Methodist Webster - 8847 Seibert Rd., Bradford 122 West Wood St., Versailles Phone: 937-526-3855 Pastor Linda Dulin Worship Times Webster - Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Versailles - Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM __________________ J.O.Y. Church at the Alpha Center 330 E. Court St. Phone: 937-492-9136 Reverend Barbara Staley Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM

MISSIONARY World Missions for Christ Church 231 Doering St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1166 Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM

MOUNT ZION HOLY UNION CHURCH OF GOD Mt. Zion Church of God House of Prayer 324 Grove Street, Sidney Phone: 937-497-3511 Elder Ernst Wilson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 6:00 NOON Tuesday 6:00 PM Thursday youth Service 6:00 PM Thursday Bible Study 6:00 PM

NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1899 Wapakoneta Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4492 Reverend Chad Wilson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM

PENTECOSTAL Full Gospel Lighthouse Church 825 W. Ohio Ave., Sidney Pastor Ron Cassidy Worship Times Sunday 6:30 PM Sunday School 7:00 PM __________________ House of Prayer 600 Wilson (off Park St.), Sidney Phone: 937-492-7443 Pastor Joretta Hughes Worship Times Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 2:00 PM __________________ Mount Zion Church of God 324 Grove Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-3511 Bishop, Pastor Ernest L. Wilson Worship Times Sunday School, 10am-11:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:30 AM Midweek Service: Tuesday, 6 PM Bible Study: Thursday, 6 PM __________________ Pathway Open Bible Church 326 N. West Street, Sidney Phone: 937-239-2489 Pastor Matt Thomas Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM __________________ Sidney Church of God 321 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-492-0185 Pastor Shane Jackson Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wed. 7:00 PM Family Training

__________________ Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God 2745 St. Rt. 29N, Sidney Phone: 937-492-0770 website: www.solidrck.com Reverend Anthony Krummrey Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Thursday Evening 7:00 PM Sunday broadcast on FM105.5

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 202 N. Miami Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4597 www.sidneyfirstpres.org Reverend Dr. Lee Dorsey Worship Sunday 9:15 AM Adult Christian Ed Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM Child Care (Communion 1st Sunday of the month)

QUAKER Religious Society of Friends Amos Chapel at Dorothy Love Retirement Comunity 3003 Cisco Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-497-7326 or 492-4336 Worship Times 2nd & 4th Sunday 10:30 AM

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Holy Redeemer 120 Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2543 Pastor Reverend Thomas Mannebach Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Days 7:30 PM Vigil 12:05 & 5:30 PM Holy Day ___________________ Egypt St. Joseph Church Reverend Rick Nieberding Worship Times Sunday Mass 8:45 AM ___________________ Holy Angels Catholic Church S. Main & Water St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-2307 Reverend Daniel Schmitmeyer Masses Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM ___________________ Holy Family Catholic Church 140 South Findlay St., Dayton Ft. Mark Wojdelski, Pastor Mass Schedule Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Holy Days of Obligation 7:00AM, 7PM Monday - Friday 7:15 AM Saturday 9:00 AM ___________________ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 9333 St. Rt. 119W. McCartyville Phone: 937-394-3823 • 419-628-2502 Reverend John W. Tonkin Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM ___________________ St. Augustine Parish 48 N. Hanover Street, Minister Phone: 419-628-2614 Reverend Rick Nieberding Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Holy Day Masses 6:30 PM evening before 8:00 ___________________ AM, 7:00 PM on Holy Day St. Lawrence & Immaculate Conception Churches 116 N. Main Street, Botkins Phone: 937-693-2561 Reverend Patrick L. Sloneker Worship Times Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday at St. Lawrence Church in Rhine 9:00 AM ___________________ St. Remy Church 108 E. Main Street, Russia Phone: 937-526-3437 Reverend Frank Amberger Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM ___________________ St. Michael’s Church 33 Elm Street, Ft. Loramie Phone: 937-295-2891 Reverend Steven L. Shoup Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM

___________________ St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 6788 St. Rt. 66, Newport Phone: 937-295-3001 Reverend Steven L. Shoup Worship Times Saturday 6:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Piqua Seventh-Day Adventist Church West Bremen & St. Marys Streets New Knoxille, Ohio Phone: 937-778-0223 Pastor Don Byard, 419-236-1172 Worship Times Saturday Song Service 9:30 AM Saturday Bible Study 10:00 AM Saturday Worship 11:00 AM

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First United Church of Christ West Bremen & St. Marys Streets New Knoxille, Ohio Phone: 419-753-2446 Pastor David A. Williams Worship Times Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday Family Worship 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Sunday Services broadcast on WIMT (FM) every Sunday 10:15 AM __________________ Greenview United Church of Christ 3041 Leatherwood Creek Rd., Sidney email: greenviewucc@hughes.net Phone: 937-492-9579 Pastor Larry Grunden Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM __________________ Immanuel United Church of Christ 888 St. Rt. 274 , Kettlersville email: immanuelucc@centurylink.net Phone: 937-693-2853 Pastor Charles Moeller Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Deaf Worship Services on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of each month __________________ St. Paul United Church of Christ 119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2502 Pastor Becky Erb Strang Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Spirit Safari Club Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 10:15 AM __________________ St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 707 N. Ohio Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8540 Rev. Dr. Bob McCann, interim minister Worship Times Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Sunday 10:15 AM Children’s Church 10:30 AM Kids’ Club 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30 PM __________________ St. Peter’s Church 303 Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2175 Pastor Steve Wills Worship Times Sunday 9:15 AM Handicapped Accessible

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Retired nurse ends an era

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SENIORS CAITLIN Stauffer (l-r), Tyler Egbert and Maria Goetemoeller in front of a Saturday Evening Post cover on display at the Dayton Art Institute. Rockwell created 322 covers for the Post over 47 years.

Botkins students visit art exhibits BOTKINS — Botkins art students enjoyed three art exhibits in one day on a recent field trip. The students saw the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute as well as viewing some of the museum’s permanent collection. The Rockwell exhibit encouraged discussions of the differences between illustration and fine art, what leads to work becoming famous, and the price of art. One of Rockwell’s paintings that was originally purchased for $900 recently sold for $15.4 million. Many of Rockwell’s paintings recorded historical events and the students got an unexpected history lesson as well as a lesson in art appreciation. Students also viewed the Ohio Watercolor So-

ciety’s traveling show in Sidney’s Amos Library gallery. The show includes 40 paintings selected from the 75 in the OWS annual show and has examples of many different styles of painting with watercolors. Botkins art teacher Dan Knepper coordinates the traveling show and discussed getting work into galleries across the state. The students made their last stop at the Gateway Arts Council gallery in Sidney to view the work of local high school students including some from Botkins. Gateway’s events coordinator Jordan Knepper discussed opportunities for students to show their work in the gallery and congratulated them on the quality of the work shown.

Anna grad begins training to become wildlife officer An Anna graduate recently started training at the Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy. Markus Schemmel II, 21, of St. Marys, and a 2009 Anna High School graduate, was one of 11 cadets chosen from a pool of more than 650 applicants for the training. The training began on Jan. 9, and cadets will complete six months of training before becoming state wildlife officers. Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife regulations, investigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect state property and make arrests. They conduct educational programs, perform fish and wildlife management duties and advise landowners on

dealing with wildlife. Wildlife officers also serve an important role as a point of contact with law enforcement and other agencies on topics of mutual interest, providing assistance and expertise. Following completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training course May 4, the cadets will have eight weeks of specialized training by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. In addition to wildlife law enforcement procedures and agency policies, the cadets will receive training in areas of wildlife and fish management, communications, ATV and watercraft operation, hunter safety, and advanced firearms and self-defense topics.

ANNA — When Ruby Sibert retired in December after more than 40 years in nursing, she ended an era at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was the last nurse to regularly wear the traditional white nursing uniform. Her specific cap style told everyone in the “nursing know” that she graduated from the Miami Valley School of Nursing. “A lot of older people would stop and compliment me. Some others would say, ‘What’s that on top of your head?’” Sibert said laughing. Sibert always wanted to be a nurse. The Anna area native fulfilled that dream through the then three-year program at Miami Valley Hospital, graduating in 1969. She was hired at Piqua Memorial Medical Center and worked there for a number of years moving on to positions in other facilities, including a nursing home. She returned to Piqua in 1989 and continued her career with the hospital’s consolidation into UVMC.

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RUBY SIBERT (left) stands with her UVMC nursing supervisor Robin Cunningham. In her early nursing years, people never quesdays everyone wore the tioned whether I was a traditional white nurs- nurse. I looked the part.” ing uniform and cap, People would ask if said. Styles someone made her wear Sibert changed through the the hat. years, but Sibert stuck “It was me. It with what was comfort- wouldn’t be me without able to her. my hat,” Sibert said. “When I had my uniAs traditions and the form on, I was a nurse, profession evolved, and there was certain nurses gradually behavior expected,” she stopped wearing their said. “You looked the caps. When she first part. I must say as a su- graduated, the hats were pervisor for 20 plus made of cotton and sent

out for special pressing of pleats. Now the hats are disposable. Over the years, she inherited a number of caps, cotton and disposable, from other MVH graduates so she could continue her tradition. “Although the traditions of wearing a white uniform and cap have evolved for many good reasons, the need for the patient to know who the registered nurse is has never been greater,” said Judy Snyder, UVMC chief nursing officer. “For nearly a decade, the registered nurses at UVMC have worn red ‘RN’ tags with their ID badges to assist patients and families in the identification of RNs.” To further assist, UVMC will adopt a standard uniform of navy colored scrubs for all RNs later this year, she noted. After more than 40 years in nursing, Ruby decided to join her husband, Robert, in retirement. They live near Sidney. Married for 42 years, the Siberts have four children and six grandchildren.

Anna graduate named to ONU dean’s list ANNA — Anna High School graduate Kerry DuLaney was recently named to the dean’s list at Ohio Northern University in Ada. A 2003 graduate of Anna High School, she received a 4.0 and began in the fall 2011 at ONU, where she is a mathematics education major. She plans to become a

high school math teacher. DuLaney graduated from Edison Community College in May 2011 with highest honors, where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, serving as the organization’s president for the 2010-11 school year.

She was named to the Phi Theta Kappa AllOhio Academic Team for 2011 on the second team and was honored in Columbus at the Statehouse along with other community college students from across the state for her outstanding academic record. She was also the recipient of a Choose Ohio

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MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday morning, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined James D. Cornett, 30, 525 Rauth St., Botkins, $250 and costs and sentenced him to 60 days in jail on a theft charge. The court will suspend 30 days of the sentence if he violates no laws of the state and follows rules of probation for two years. • Justin L. Dwyer, 28, 626 Mohican Court, was fined $100 and costs on trespassing criminal charges that were amended to disorderly conduct. He was also fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail for contempt of court. Jail may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full. • Chris E. Lovett, 34, of Lebanon, was fined $100 and costs on an amended disorderly conduct charge. • Brian D. Hensley, 32, 212 Leo St., Jackson Center, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail on a domestic violence charge that was amended to disorderly conduct. The court suspended 10 days of the sentence and he will be permitted to complete an anger/rage program in lieu of 10 days jail. • Ricky G. Gilmore Jr., 43, 5418 Frazier-Guy Road, was sentenced to 90 days in jail previously imposed for probation violations in a temporary protection order case. He will receive credit for one day served and may be permitted to participate in a jail work release program if conditions are met.

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• An overtime parking charge against Joseph Lucente, of Channahon, Ill. was dismissed at the request of the arresting officer. • Ricky T. Black II, 30, of Piqua, was fined $30 and costs for speeding. • Christopher Lis, of Dayton, was fined $76 for improper parking. In Municipal Court Tuesday, Goettemoeller ordered Crystal L. Pearce, 30, of Maumee, held for action of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court on felony drug abuse charges. Bond of $2,588 was continued in the case. • Corey J. Arbogast Jr., 19, at large, was sentenced to 15 days in jail previously imposed for probation violations in an assault case. On a second charge of the same offense, he was sentenced to 150 days jail, also previously imposed. • Robert Hammer, 44, at large, was fined $1,000 and costs and sentenced to 71 days in jail on drug abuse charges. The court suspended $750 of the fine and 15 days jail and he will be permitted to complete 140 hours of community service in lieu of 35 days jail. He will also be permitted to continue counseling in lieu of 10 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, 10 days jail may be reconsidered. Civil cases Capital One Bank (USA), Richmond, Va., v. Ellean Davis, 349 Enterprise St., $828.06 Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Columbus, v. Christo-

pher F. Edwards, 507 N. Pike St., Anna, $5,054.18. Wells Brother Inc., Anna, v. Cross Country Home Services Inc., 1625 NW 136th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., $468.55. Wells Brothers Inc., Anna, v. Lawrence and Joann Grisez, 4275 State Route 47, Fort Loramie, $723.19. Wells Brothers Inc., Anna, v. Duane Dunham, 4964 Shady Nook, Conover, $272.82. Wells Brother Inc., Anna, v. Steve and Brenda Erter, 403 Ruby Court, Anna, $329.66. Wells Brothers Inc., Anna, v. Donnie Hensley, 18049 Linker Road, Jackson Center, $112.98. Wells Brothers Inc., Anna, v. Chad Kellerman, 640 Miami Conservancy Road, Piqua, $113.14. Wells Brothers Inc., Anna, v. Roger Koerner, dba. Koerner Reality, 102 S. Main St., Urbana, $126.12. Wells Brother Inc., Anna, v. Leonard Oen, 301 Infirmary Road, Wapakoneta, $289.93. Wells Brothers Inc., Anna, v. Angie Wolfe, 16390 Fort LoramieSwanders Road, $441.76. Tom & Jerry’s Inc., Fort Loramie, v. Josh Osterloh, 41 E. Second St., Minster, $557.38. Tom & Jerry’s Inc., Fort Loramie, v. John Davis, 2805 Wapakoneta Ave., lot 68, $201.65. Dismissals HSBC Bank Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev., v. Roy Horner, 211 E. Walnut St., Anna. Judgment has been satisfied.

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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a poor day to ask for approval or permission from bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. Others are not receptive; in fact, they are critical! Run away, run away! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This actually is a good day for study for many of you. Your critical faculties are very sharp. You quickly will discern what you need to know from what is just fluff. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a poor day for having important discussions about shared property, inheritances, taxes or debt. People will not agree. Furthermore, others will create obstacles for you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Conversations with partners or family members are strained today. Actually, avoid these if you can. Older relatives or parents will be critical! (You don’t need this.) LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Difficulties with co-workers and supervisors are likely at work today. Don’t push the river. People are quick to take offense. Nobody is particularly cooperative. (Oh dear.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Children seem to be a burden today. Romantic relationships are in the toilet. It’s just one of those days. Fortunately, this is just a brief dark cloud on your horizon. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Avoid important discussions with parents or older relatives today, because they will discourage you. People

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He’s no longer a shaggy dog DR. WALis not aware LACE: I’m 19 that I’m seeing and have a fullRandy again. time job, but I Since I’m 19, still live at home soon to be 20, I with my mother. realize that I I pay her room don’t need perand board bemission from cause she doesn’t mom to date have an abun’Tween Randy, but I dance of cash, so want to 12 & 20 don’t the money I give her. upset Dr. Robert her helps pay the Should I conWallace bills. Two years tinue seeing ago, I was dating Randy without a guy I cared for, but for telling Mom that I am, or some reason my mother should I tell her and posdidn’t like him. When I sibly make her upset? — look back on it, the rea- Sheila, Carson City, Nev. son was his shaggy dog SHEILA: Tell mom appearance. He had that Randy has returned extra-long hair and a to Carson City, and she shaggy beard. He also will be surprised when wore jeans, cowboy boots she sees him because the and a scroungy leather “redneck” appearance he jacket. Instead of a hat, once had is gone. He now he wore a red kerchief has a new look and a tied around his forehead. new attitude. Have Randy left town because Randy and you take of a run-in with the po- Mom out for dinner so lice, and they told him she can see this for herthat if he left town (He self. It is better that you was 21.) they wouldn’t inform mom about press charges. He did. He Randy rather than havwent to South Carolina ing her hear about it to live with his brother. from an acquaintance. Last week, Randy came by my work, and I DR. WALLACE: I’m almost died when I saw 19, and my fiance is 21. him. His hair was a lot We are both high school shorter than it once was. graduates, have full-time Gone was the hair on his jobs and have been toface and his cowboy gether for over two years. clothes. He wore a nice My fiance wants us to get shirt and neat slacks. He married, but I’m not sure took me to lunch, and we I’m ready to be a fullalso went out that time wife. I’d like us to evening. I’ve been out live together for a year or with him three times so to make sure that we since he’s been back are truly compatible. My home and yes, the spark parents are divorced, and is still there. my mom is with her third Of course, my mother husband, so I don’t want

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Catholic Schools Week --- January 29 to February 4

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A week of celebration

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BY: MARIA YANNUCCI Catholic Education Week is an annual celebration of the efforts put into the Catholic School system and the results of those efforts. It is also a time to show appreciation to its benefactors, students and teachers. National Catholic Education Week has traditionally occurred the last week in January and that holds true for this year. The various events locally will begin on Saturday, January 28 with the Lehman Foundation Banquet, which is a dinner geared towards showing gratitude to the many Lehman donors. The week will close with the Lehman Chapter of the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Sunday, February 5. Other events in the week include: • Jan. 30- Faculty Appreciation Day • Jan. 31- Sixth graders from partner schools visit Lehman to get a preview of high school. • Feb. 2 - Student Appreciation Day • Feb. 3 - Weekly Mass at Lehman The events of the week are a great way for the school and students to show our appreciation for our teachers, staff, volunteers, and benefactors. Not only is it a funfilled tradition, but also serves a vital purpose in expressing our faith. For more about Catholic Schools Week, visit www.catholiccincinnati.org.

BY: NICK BOSHONEK You may be wondering what exactly is the ACRE test. Well ACRE stands for the Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education, and it is used to evaluate the faith, knowledge, and attitudes of students in Catholic schools. The test is divided into three difficulties, with juniors and seniors in high school taking the hardest test. The test itself provides questions related to beliefs, attitudes, practices, and perceptions of the Catholic faith. It also measures religious beliefs as it relates to God, the Church, Liturgy and Sacraments, Revelation, Life in Christ, Church History, Prayer/Religious Practices and Catholic Faith Literacy. Lehman has done particularly well on the ACRE test. This year, Lehman’s freshmen and seniors took the ACRE test right before Christmas break, and our results were above the national average. So Mr. Schmeising, Mr. Cordonninier, and Father Hess, keep up the good work. The ACRE test is a great proof that Lehman is a top-notch Catholic high school, with excellent teachers and a great Catholic experience. As well as an evaluation of knowledge of the Catholic faith, the ACRE test is an evaluation of the conscience. The ACRE test also asks the test takers to mark two categories that they feel are concerns for young people today. Some of these categories include alcohol abuse, cursing and swearing, and cheating or lack of honesty. The results allow teachers to address these concerns in class to better prepare students to handle peer pressure and the challenges of living in our society. Father Hess said “The ACRE test is important for Lehman to see what the students take away from their knowledge on their faith. The test is a tool to compare Lehman to other schools to see how well the students are learning their faith. The test also allows a great examination of the student and what they need to improve on.”

“What does your Catholic education mean to you?” BY: AMY WATERCUTTER

Above the doors of Lehman’s chapel, the words ‘Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’ are etched into the grey stone. Our chapel is dedicated to the woman who is the patron saint of education and has played an integral role in the history of Catholic education. She has also touched the hearts of many people, such as our own Sister Ginny. When asked about the saint, Sister stated, “Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the founder of my community, the Sisters of Charity. She is a saint for all people with all of her experiences. She was married, a parent, eventually a single parent, as well as a convert to Catholicism.” Sister Ginny was undoubtedly right when she said that Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton experienced many ways of life. She was born into a non-Catholic family, and raised by her father, Mr. Bayley, after her mother died. Elizabeth gained her love for knowledge from her father, who was a teacher. In 1794, Elizabeth married the love of her life, William Seton, and started her family. Unfortunately, one tragedy after another struck. After dealing with her father-in-law’s death, she watched her husband become buried in financial troubles and health issues. When William became extremely ill, Elizabeth accompanied him to Italy to stay with some business friends. While in Italy, Elizabeth was shown the light of God. William soon died of tuberculosis and Elizabeth returned to America without her husband, but with a new faith. Back in America, Elizabeth was ostracized for her Catholic beliefs. Instead of reverting back to her old religion to keep family and friends happy, she embraced God’s will and converted to the Catholic Church. With the encouragement of the president of St. Mary’s College, Elizabeth opened her own school. With some friends, she started the first American Catholic school that was free. In 1809, Elizabeth took the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Now with the title of ‘Mother Seton’, she led and taught others even though she contracted the same illness that took the life of her husband, tuberculosis. She started the Rule of the Sisterhood, which eventually became the basis of six different groups of sisters.

As Catholic Education Week approaches, we as a school, and a community of schools, have many rituals and special activities that we do to celebrate Catholic schools. How often do we think about how privileged we are to attend a Catholic school, and receive the education that we do? This question was posed to many students here at Lehman. Some stated the fact that they had never been asked this question before, and it gave them the opportunity to really think about how blessed we all are. Freshman Erik Jackson said, “It really means a lot to me. It helps me to learn about God and helps me lead a better life overall.” “I get to have a closer relationship with God, and I can see God in others,” said senior Sarah Davidson. “If I wouldn’t have come to Lehman, I wouldn’t know half as much about my faith,” said junior Ally Bergman. Senior Ben Theiman responded, “It’s important to me that I can have the ability to express my beliefs through (http://www.catholic.org/saints) my Catholic education.”

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Lady Jackets break SHS swimming record BY AUSTIN ELMORE

The Sidney High School Girls Swimming team broke a record that has been standing since 1994. Saturday, January 14, 2012, Senior, Kayla Oldiges, junior, Allison Neu, and sophomores, Maleena Miller, and Madeline Homan combined to set a record time of 1:53.82 in the 200 yard freestyle relay. “We were so excited,” said senior, Kayla Oldiges. She went on to say, “It was the highlight of my year.” In 1994, Wendy King, Leslie Wearly, Megan Blackford, and Kelly Given set the former record with a time of 1:56.20. The last time a SHS Girls Swimming record was broken was in 2005. The SHS swim team will certainly make a splash this weekend in GWOC action. The meets start Saturday at 7PM (everyone), and Sunday at 1PM (relays), at Trotwood.

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3 BEDROOM, half double, all appliances, central air, no pets. $675 + deposit. Call (937)492-7575. 3 BEDROOM half double, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hookup, AC, no pets, deposit, $475 month, (937)726-0273.

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

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MOVE-IN READY! Exceptional 2 bedroom condo, has been professionally cleaned & painted, all new floor coverings, some new cabinetry, newer appliances, 1.5 baths, full basement & much more! MUST SEE! $600, lease, security deposit kjt Properties 9am-3pm M-F (937)493-0000

2 BEDROOMS. Amazing, huge, upstairs 212 West State, Botkins, $525. Single story 620 North Wagner, Sidney, $450. (419)738-4663. 3 BEDROOM, 421 North Miami, updated duplex, 2 car garage. $555 plus deposit. (937)526-4318. 3 BEDROOM home: 1137 Evergreen, nice with attached garage, large fended yard, central heat/ air, nice neighborhood, non-smoking. $650. (937)492-4038 3 BEDROOM homes, Sidney. Completely remodeled. $575 Month, deposit. 524 Oak. (937)394-7117 719 CRESCENT Drive. 3 Bedroom house, garage, basement. Deposit $650 rent. (937)726-0273

FUEL FURNACE, United States Stove Company Model 1537 Hotblast Solid (wood/ coal). Twin 550 cfm blowers and filter box. Purchased in 2002. Very good condition, $900, kdapore@roadrunner.com. (937)638-0095.

FIREWOOD, $125 a cord pick up, $150 a cord delivered, $175 a cord delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237 FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756. FIREWOOD, full cord. $115. Consists of half hardwood and half softwood. Split, delivered, stacked. Quality. (937)710-5648 or ( 9 3 7 ) 4 8 9 - 0 2 2 6 joel_albers@hotmail.com. FIREWOOD, fully seasoned, all hard wood, oak hickory. $80 Half cord, $150 full cord. Delivered in Shelby County. NO checks. (937)492-2821.

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PIANO, Baby Grand, circa 1920's ornate carved six legs, very good condition with custom top, seats 8, $2700, edlincor@bright.net (419)394-8204.

CAT yellow male. under 1 year. Sweet and mellow. Former stray, now neutered. Needs indoor forever home. $10 donation to humane society. (937)492-7478

BICHON FRISE, Maltese, Yorkie, Shi-chons, Maltipoo, Non-Shedding. $100 and up. (419)925-4339

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

BORDER COLLIE puppies (4) males, registered, farm raised, $200 each. Union City, IN. (937)564-2950 or (937)564-8954 CAT: Short hair, gray tabby. 2 years old, declawed, fixed. Indoor, people friendly for senior or family pet. Nittany Lion Profile. (937)492-2563

KITTEN, 8 month old female, spayed, very beautiful and friendly, willing to have declawed, free to good indoor home, (937)726-4491.

CATS: Great companion pets for seniors or family. Vet checked with shots. Black & tiger. Responsible pet parents only. (937)492-2563

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Koverman Auction 39.443 Acres

Roetgerman / Inskeep Auction 10.000 Acres

The following two parcels of land will sell at public auction. Parcel No.1 is 39.443 acres located in Shelby County, McLean Township, Minster, Ohio. Parcel No.2 is 10.000 acres located in Auglaize County, Jackson Township, Minster, Ohio. Auction Location Auction to be held at the Minster K of C Hall,

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

Parcel No.1 - 39.443 acres, located in Shelby County, Section 1 of McLean Township with access along St. Rt. 363. Parcel contains 39.051 acres of tillable ground and 0.392 acres of road right of way. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Property is being sold subject to confirmation of the owners. With $30,000.00 required down day of sale. Kathleen Wenning, Gerald Koverman and Steve Koverman – Owners Parcel No.2 – 10.000 Acres, located in Auglaize County, Section 25 of Jackson Township with access along Bensman Road. Parcel contains 9.740 acres of tillable soil and 0.260 acres or road right of way. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Property is being sold subject to confirmation of the owners. With $7,500.00 required down day of sale. Nancy Roetgerman and Lisa and John Inskeep - Owners For both parcels, the balance is due upon delivery of deed within 30 days. Possession upon closing. Taxes will be prorated to closing. NOTE: An informational package has been prepared. For additional information, please call the Realtor / Auctioneer listed below. Any statement made on day of sale will take precedence over any printed material.

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KITCHEN CABINETS and vanities, new, oak and maple finish. All sizes, below retail value. (330)524-3984

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1989 HONDA Accord. 4 door, gas saver! New exhaust, front brakes, radiator. Runs good. Great work car. New CD Player. $700. (937)489-3066 1997 CADILLAC DeVille Concours, white with caramel leather heated seats, automatic, A/C, power steering, power windows and locks, dual air bags, cassette player, trunk mounted CD player, 90,000 miles, good condition. $4000. Call (937)773-1550 2005 CHEVY Silverado 1500 4 wheel drive extended cab pick up. Excellent condition. $10,500 OBO (937)778-0802

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1997 CHEVY S10, 78,000 miles, runs & looks great, Tanneau cover, $3900 (937)489-9921

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LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Financial Report of the Village of Jackson Center for 2011 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. 26 2252656

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LEGAL NOTICE FARM PUBLIC SALE Marilyn Free and Elaine Denning, Executors of The Estate of Deloris Fogt, Shelby County Probate Court, Case No. 2011 EST 092, will receive bids for the purchase of approximately 66.224 acres, more or less, owned by them and located at 14253 Amsterdam Road, Anna, OH 45302 in Section 15, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio. All buildings are included. Auditor’s parcel numbers are 08-05-15-30-002, 08-05-15-300-004, and 08-05-15-300-006 All bids will be sealed and bids must be received by February 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. The bid opening will occur on February 23, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the office of J. Trent Snavley, 232 N. Miami Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365. For a description of the property, bid form and bidding instructions, contact J. Trent Snavley at the above address or by telephone (937) 492-5592. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Jan. 26, Feb. 2 2252425 COUNTY : SHELBY LEGAL NOTICE The following applications and/or verified complaints were received, and the following draft, proposed and final actions were issued, by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) last week. The complete public notice including additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information or a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-2129 email: HClerk@epa.state.oh.us APPLICATION RECEIVED FOR AIR PERMIT BARRETT PAVING MATERIALS 4723 HARDIN-WAPAK RD., SIDNEY, OH ACTION DATE : 01/18/2012 FACILITY DESCRIPTION: AIR IDENTIFICATION NO. : A0043580 Barrett Paving Materials requested a General Permit during it's renewal process. Jan. 26 2252255 LEGAL NOTICE Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Teresa A. Keith, et al. John Doe, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Teresa A. Keith, whose last place of residence is known as 318 Wall Street, Port Jefferson, OH 45360, but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on October 4, 2011, Wells Fargo Bank, NA filed its Complaint in Case No. 11CV000376 in the Court of Common Pleas of Shelby County, P.O. Box 809, Sidney, OH 45365, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendant John Doe, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Teresa A. Keith has or claims to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel #: 42-1916229.002 Property Address: 318 Wall Street, Port Jefferson, OH 45360 The Defendant named above is required to answer on or before the 1st day of March, 2012. Wells Fargo Bank, NA BY: Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP Christopher G. Phillips 4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 320 Norwood, Ohio 45212 (513) 396-8100 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 2251176

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO CASE NUMBER 11 CV 000364 Judge James F. Stevenson UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), Plaintiff vs. NANCY C. WEINERT, et al, Defendants The Defendants, NANCY C. WEINERT and JOHN DOE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF NANCY C. WEINERT, whose residences are unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that on the 26th day of September, 2011, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) filed its Complaint against NANCY C. WEINERT, et al, as Defendants, in the Court of Common Pleas of Shelby County, Ohio, being Case Number 11 CV 000364 in said Court, demanding foreclosure of a certain promissory note and mortgage deed, barring of the equity of redemption, marshalling of liens and judicial sale and for other proper legal and equitable relief, upon real property known as 314 Bon Air Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 for street numbering purposes. To all of the above named parties, you are hereby notified that you are required to answer the Complaint within 28 days after the date of the last publication of this notice; the LAST date of publication of this legal notice is Feb. 9, 2012. You are also required to serve a copy of your answer upon Plaintiff’s attorney who is Gilbert L. Rieger, 410 Mahoning Avenue, P.O. Box 1429, Warren, Ohio 44482. CLERK OF COURTS, Deputy Clerk Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9 2252810

NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE BY SEALED BID REAL ESTATE The real estate being sold consists of an 40 acre parcel of real estate in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio, and an 11 acre parcel of real estate located in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, subject to rights of way, restrictions and easements of record. Permanent parcel numbers: #19-00-37-400-001 #19-06-37-400-003 (40 Acres) and #44-2005-100-003 (11 acres) BIDDING PROCEDURE Bids to purchase the property must be in writing and will be accepted until February 22, 2012, at 12:00 noon eastern standard time. Bids should be delivered to: Richard H. Wallace, Esq. c/o Elsass, Wallace, Evans, Schnelle & Co., L.P.A. 100 South Main Avenue Courtview Center, Suite 102 Post Office Box 499 Sidney, OH 45365-0499 (937) 492-6191 Please contact attorney Wallace if any additional information is needed. Your bid should state a total bid price for either one parcel or both separately (not per acre). The bids must specify on which parcel the bid is being placed. The parcels may only be purchased separately. There will be no adjustment for subsequent acreage measurements. Bids conditioned on financing or any other contingency will be rejected. Please include a cellular telephone number and mailing address. The bids will be reviewed and the bidders of the four (4) highest accepted bids will be notified and offered the opportunity to submit 1 additional bid ("Rebids"). The top two bidders will be invited to attend and submit one final bid (“Final Rebid”). The Final Rebid submitted during this portion of the verbal auction will be the winning bidder. The owners reserve the right to reject any bids, Rebids or Final Rebids. The submitter of the accepted bid will be notified and required to sign a purchase contract on the terms set forth in the Notice of Real Estate Sale and pay an earnest money deposit equal to five percent (5%) of the bid within seventy-two (72) hours of the acceptance by owners. No interest will be paid on the earnest money. TERMS OF PURCHASE CONTRACT The Property is being sold “as is” without warranty or representation. The purchase price, plus or minus any prorations, shall be paid by cashier or certified check at closing. The earnest money deposit will be credited towards the purchase price. Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. Any CAUV recoupment will be the purchaser’s responsibility. Owners will provide no additional survey of the Property. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for any evidence of title they may require. Marketability shall be determined by the standards of the Ohio State Bar Association. Possession will be at closing which will be on or before April 1, 2012. Owners will provide at closing a duly executed and recordable general warranty deed to the purchaser subject to and excepting real estate taxes, restrictions and easements of record, road right of way and zoning ordinances. There will be assignments of bids without Owner’s prior written consent. No broker or realtor fees will be paid by Owners in connection with this sale. FURTHER INFORMATION This ad is for notice only. For full terms and conditions of bidding and sale, please request a Notice of Real Estate Sale from counsel for the Owner. Terms of the Notice shall contain and supersede any other statements or advertisements. Owners: Grover Baber and Lorma Baber Jan. 12, 26 2248965

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Mostly cloudy with 30% chance of rain High: 45° Low: 35°

Another low moving up from the Gulf of Mexico will spread precipitation back into the area. All precipitation will change to r a i n today, as warmer air gets pulled into the area. We could see some heavier downpours at times, especially across the south.

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High Tuesday.........................33 Low Tuesday..........................20

24 hours ending at 7 a.m. .none Month to date .....................2.11 Year to date ........................2.11

Thursday’s sunset ......5:47 p.m. Friday’s sunrise ..........7:50 a.m. Friday’s sunset ...........5:49 p.m.

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

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Wet weather is anticipated throughout the Southeast as low pressure develops in the southern Plains. In the Northwest, another storm moves in with rain and high elevation snow. The entire nation will see moderate temperatures.

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Circumcision debate continues sion. That is truly DEAR DR. a mutilating proDONOHUE: I cedure. recently got into Male circumcia discussion sion for cultural about circumciand religious pursion with my poses is one thing, granddaughter, and I’m not talkwho recently ing about the progave birth to our g r e a t - g r a n d - To your cedure in those circumstances. daughter. She good The benefits of mentioned that if her next child health male circumcision were a boy, she Dr. Paul G. include a reduction in urinarywould choose not Donohue tract infection in to have him circumcised. She claims her infancy. It is said to rehusband made a study of duce the transmission the procedure and says it and acquisition of sexuis mutilation, the same as ally transmitted diseases. is practiced on women in It has been shown consome countries. She vincingly to decrease the states it is a religious rit- transmission of the HIV virus, the virus that ual only. Is circumcision of causes AIDS; the male acmales considered the quisition of herpes virus; same as mutilation of fe- and the transmission of human papillomavirus, males? — P.H. ANSWER: The debate the cause of genital warts on male circumcision is in men and women and one that generates heat cervical cancer in women. on both sides. It is not the If readers want a refersame as female circumci- ence for these claims,

they can find it in the Journal of the American Medical Association, October 5, 2011, page 1,479. The arguments against male circumcision are that it is unnecessary, doesn’t markedly affect the health of men or women in developed countries and can lead to serious complications, rare but possible. The actual complication rate is 0.2 percent to 0.6 percent, and most of the complications are minor. Furthermore, some feel strongly that it is a mutilating procedure. It is not on a par with female circumcision. I believe the parents of infant boys are the ones to make the decision. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’m 38 and have been suffering from pelvic pain for more than a year. My gynecologist believes it’s due to the large fibroid I have. He has suggested treatment

Jan. 26, 1937 The Ohio River continued its relentless rise today, widening its swath of death and destruction and sending straggling, miserable, hungry and thirsty refugees from yesterday’s havens to what they prayed would e safety from the boiling, surging waters. Property damage has been conservatively estimated at $100,000,000. In Cincinnati alone, damage from flood and fire is estimated at $15,000,000. At Evansville, Ind., martial law was proclaimed as authorities prepared to evacuate the entire population of 102,000. The crest of the Ohio River at Cincinnati is expected tomorrow at 80.5 feet. ––––– Robert Geyer, of the Geyer and McConnell Ford Agency, was elected president of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce at its January meeting held last evening at the Wagner Hotel. C.L. Mechling was named vice president; Hugh L. Wilson, treasurer; directors, E.A. Shrider, Robert Bertsch, John Libbee, E.C. Amos, W.B. Swonger, Philip Wagner, Chas McCorkle, and H.E. Bennett.

by cutting off the fibroid’s blood supply. I don’t understand this. Will you describe what happens? Is it safe? — R.R. ANSWER: Uterine fibroid embolization (clot formation) is a safe and successful technique for getting rid of a fibroid or fibroids that are causing trouble. Fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterine muscle. The doctor advances a soft, pliable tube, a catheter, through an artery in the groin to the artery that provides the fibroid with its blood. When that site is reached, the doctor releases from the catheter tiny particles that stop blood flow to the fibroid. The size of the fibroid is greatly reduced. It’s a way of preserving the 50 years uterus while minimizing Jan. 26, 1962 symptoms caused by the MARIA STEIN — fibroid. The technique Charles Heinl, manager has been around for quite of a grocery store in a while. Maria Stein, has records of the store’s operation from the early 1840s to the present time. Heinl spending my Social Se- said a trip to the attic of curity on vacations we the store apparently could never have af- built before the Civil forded before. My best War, revealed the books. friend is away at school The search of the attic in a different state and was made with an elecI’m more alone than trician who had been

Mom miffed that birthday party was shopping spree DEAR ABBY: party, thinkMy 12-year-old ing the money daughter, “Mandy,” would be for was invited to a all of their friend’s birthday fun — not the party along with 12 birthday girl’s other girls. They financial were told to meet at gain. I the mall where thought your they’d “go shopping” readers might Dear together, then go for want to learn Abby a sleepover afterfrom my misAbigail ward. The birthday take. These girl told her friends Van Buren days, a birthto bring money as day party gifts. Well, she raked in may not be a party at all! more than $300 then — HORRIFIED IN WIproceeded to spend it all CHITA on herself while her DEAR HORRIFIED: friends stood and While this may have been watched. Mandy re- shocking to you, the kind turned home the next of party you have deday and told me that al- scribed may be acceptable though the girl spent the to your daughter and her money on herself, her circle of friends. The mom did buy them each birthday girl’s intentions a beverage. could have been made Abby, I gave my more clear — she redaughter $20 to go to the quested money as gifts

Jan. 26, 1912 The unloading of a large Cadillac touring car on the side track at Jackson Center yesterday was the center of attraction for quite a number of people. Not that an automobile is such a novelty, for perhaps no town of its size in the state has more cars than Jackson Center, but this was by far the largest, best and most thoroughly equipped car that has ever been brought to town by the local dealers. It has all the latest improvements, including the electric lights and starting device, and is the property of the Hon. Benj. LeFevre who is now in Atlantic City, N.J. ––––– Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kah, Jr. entertained last evening the officers and directors of the Shelby County Building and Loan Association at their home on Court Street. The affair was a 6 o’clock dinner. After dinner the guests enjoyed the remainder of the evening in a pleassocial manner. ant Arthur Kah, of Nome, Alaska, was an out of town guest.

and instructed everyone to meet at the mall. However, they accepted the invitation on her terms. The sleepover may have been the party. I hope they were fed after the mall crawl because they must ever. How am I supposed have been starving. to survive all this alone? — ALWAYS ALONE DEAR ABBY: My DEAR ALONE: dad died unexpectedly Please accept my sympalast year, three months thy for the tragic loss of before my 18th birthday. your father, who paid the He had been kicked out ultimate price for his adof the house a few diction. You write well months prior to that be- and are obviously intellicause he was a horrible gent. If you’re still in alcoholic who destroyed school, counseling may be everything he ever cared available for you if there about. He froze to death, is a counselor on staff. Bealone. cause your mother is My boyfriend is my emotionally unavailable soul mate. He has been and your best friend is out my only source of sup- of state, your friend’s port since Dad died. mother might be willing Mom ignores everything to listen and advise you and has left me alone to during this difficult pego through all of this, riod.

hired to check the wiring. Names on the books revealed that a Papenbrock owned the store in 1870, a Rutschilling was next owner, Matt Gast took over in 1906, and then in order Fred Mescher, Joe Backis, and Urban Menker who had the store form 1932 to 1953 when Heinl bought it. ––––– Carl E. Sharp, Sidney realtor, is announcing the opening of a branch office at 113 A South Ohio Avenue to provide full-time service in the real estate field. Sharp was formerly associated with Dine Realty Co. of Piqua. ––––– Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrews of Maplewood are home from a 10-day train tip to Palm Springs, California, where they attended the Massey-Ferguson Showtime ‘62 on Jan. 16 when a new line of machinery was displayed. The dealers were entertained that evening with a banquet and a show by the Lawrence Welk orchestra.

25 years Jan. 26, 1987 Five students from Shelby County have been nominated for appointment to United States service academies, according to an announcement by U.S. Rep., Michael Oxley’s office. from Nominees Shelby County are: Theodore L. Ehler, 17, 504 Urban Ave., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruth Ellen Ehler; Frantz, 17, 543 Doorley Road, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frantz; Heather Ann Fries, 18, 1328 Shroyer Place, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fries; Eric Waid Kelly, 17, 225 New St., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly, and Mark Anthony Wildermuth, 17, 865 E. McCloskey School Road, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Wildermuth. ––––– FRENCHTOWN — An early morning fire of undetermined origin destroyed one side of a well-known area dance hall, The Lost C, located on Ohio 185 here. Versailles Fire Chief Paul Pierron said the north side of the building, which had been used for rock and roll dances, was destroyed by the blaze. The south side of the building was spared by a fire wall between the two sections; however, some smoke damage was reported to the south half, Pierron said.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

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Jackets await 7-7 Aviators BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com

50 years ago January 26, 1962 Two close games marked the opening round of the Slow Break League of the City Basketball program at Parkwood junior high Thursday night. Sidney Dairy squeezed past Sidney Sand and Gravel 40-38 in overtime and Oen’s Auto Supply turned back Ross Pattern 37-28. Nelson Roberts poured in 19 points and Holeton hit 10 markers for the winners, while Jerry Kauffman netted ten counters for Sidney Sand.

25 years ago January 26, 1987 Russia notched its second win of the season Saturday, downing Newton 73-57. The main weapon in the Raider arsenal was Tom Barhorst, as the strong forward poured in 26 points on the night. Barhorst was almost perfect down the stretch as he pumped in eight of nine free throws to keep Newton from coming back.

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Thanks in large part to listening to their head coach, the Sidney Yellow Jackets recorded their second win of the season Tuesday night, b e a t i n g Greenville. So for the second time this season, they Manley have a chance to make it two in a row when Vandalia comes to town Friday night for another Greater Western Ohio Conference North battle. Sidney outgunned Greenville 89-84 Tuesday night, with Tyree Manley exploding for 34 points to key the win. And that wasn’t an accident. “The first time we played Greenville, we settled for the outside shot,” said Sidney coach Greg Snyder. “We told

Tyree before the game that he needed to attack the basket. We didn’t feel they had anybody quick enough to stay with him. He got in the paint and saw a couple of close shots go in, and his confidence took off. He hit from all over after that. And his teammates recognized that he was hot and either got him the ball or set screens for him. “We’ve been hard on him too about taking care of the ball and playing better defense,” Snyder added. “He had a couple of turnovers, but nothing like it had been. So that was good to see.” Manley upped his average to 11.3 on the season. He and teammate Patwaun Hudson combined for 62 of Sidney’s points, with Hudson pouring in 28. He has pumped his average up to 19.6, secondbest in the area. “He’d be the first to tell you he did not shoot well from the outside,” said Snyder. “But he still found a way

to score, which was pretty impressive considering how much Greenville was focused on him. He found a way to get to the line again. He shot 13 free throws after shooting 19 against Lehman on Saturday. That shows everybody that you’re attacking. Patwaun is very instinctive, and it’s good to give him the ball in space. And the other kids do a good job of giving themselves up and setting screens.” The Jackets avenged an earlier loss to Greenville with the win Tuesday, and they get a chance to avenge another one Friday against the Aviators, who are 7-7 after winning twice over the weekend. The first time the two teams met, at Vandalia, the Jackets came out on the short end of a 61-50 score. The Aviators of the past seemed to always have one or more 6-8 or 6-9 post players. That’s not the case this year,

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CALENDAR High school sports TONIGHT Girls basketball Jackson Center at Russia New Knoxville at Fort Recovery Minster at Coldwater Delphos St. John’s at Versailles Marion Local at New Bremen Anna at Houston Fort Loramie at Fairlawn Wrestling Versailles at Vandalia

ON THE AIR High school basketball On the Internet (Times approximate) TONIGHT Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Jackson Center at Russia. Air time 7:10. FRIDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Russia at Botkins. Air time 7:40. SATURDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Botkins at Jackson Center. Air time 2:10. Boys basketball, Versailles at Russia. Air time 7:40. PressProsMagazine.com — girls basketball, Houston at Fort Loramie. Air time 2:15. Boys basketball, Versailles at Russia. Air time 6:10.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s worth it. Joe was one of the best, if not the best, football coaches ever.” —John Myers, after driving more than two hours to attend the viewing for Penn State coach Joe Paterno,

ON THIS DATE IN 1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional. He had been paid $25 for playing in a semi-pro baseball game. 1955 — Joe DiMaggio is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1960 — Pete Rozelle is chosen the new commissioner of the National Football League.

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PENN STATE'S Tim Frazier (23) is pressured by Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday in Columbus.

Bucks cruise, 78-54 COLUMBUS (AP) —Jared Sullinger had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 4 Ohio State took advantage of Penn State’s slow start to roll to a 78-54 victory on Wednesday night. The Buckeyes (18-3, 6-2 Big Ten) won their third in a row and fifth in six games while tuning up for Sunday’s big home showdown with No. 20 Michigan. The Wolverines, Ohio State and Michigan State came into the week tied for the top spot in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions paid tribute to Joe Paterno by wearing black bands on their jerseys. Paterno, Penn State’s football coach for 46 years and the winner of a major-college record 409 games, died Sunday at age 85. A public viewing and funeral was held earlier on Wednesday. William Buford added 15 points and Aaron Craft had 11 — all in the first half — as the Buckeyes built a lopsided lead. Big Ten scoring leader Tim Frazier had 16 points and Jermaine Marshall 14 for Penn State (10-12, 2-7), which has lost its last 17 meetings with Ohio State. In the waning moments, Ohio State’s student section

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but the leading scorers are 64 Jordan Greer at 12.8 and 65 Jake Greer at 10.8. “I think both teams are a little different than the first time around,” said Snyder. “When we played them the first time, Patwaun was just getting back, and we had some guys that were playing JV at the time, our big guys. So the game will be a little different, especially since it’s on our court. They used their big court well. We had a tough time getting back in transition, and we didn’t see that happening. “One thing about Vandalia, they have a very nice midrange game,” he continued. “And they do a nice job offensively of getting to that area and then converting. “It’s certaily a different kind of team than we’ve played,” he added. “Hopefully, we can use our quickness and spread them out. And rebounding will be key, like it always is for us.”

prepped for the game against the Buckeyes’ chief rival by singing “We Don’t Give A Damn For the Whole State of Michigan.” The Buckeyes improved to 15-0 at home this season while running their home winning streak to 37 in a row — the second-longest streak in the country behind Kentucky’s 47 straight. Already ahead 38-18 at halftime, Ohio State benefited from a flagrant foul and a technical foul against the Nittany Lions in the opening 2 minutes of the second half. Frazier was called for the flagrant foul when he swung an elbow that caught Craft in the jaw. Moments later, firstyear coach Patrick Chambers was whistled for yelling at the officials. Sullinger had a layup and a dunk — both off assists from swingman Sam Thompson — in a 7-0 run that swelled the Buckeyes’ lead to 56-29. From then on, a crowd of 16,907 was just biding its time before heading for the parking lots. Penn State endured a miserable first half, shooting just 22 percent (7 of 32) and falling behind by as many as 23.. The Nittany Lions had just

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one field goal and two points over the first 8 minutes and were outscored 15-2. They came in shooting 39 percent from the field for the season but made only one of their first 14 field goals. Frazier was dogged wherever he went by Buckeyes defenders. He was 2 of 9 from the field at halftime. Craft opened the scoring with a spinning reverse layup off an assist from Sullinger, who made it 4-0 with a baby hook. After Buford hit a pair of foul shots, Deshaun Thomas added a short jumper for an 8-0 lead. Marshall, who had half of the Nittany Lions’ points at the break, hit a perimeter jumper to finally break the ice at the 15:02 mark. After the Buckeyes coasted to a 24-6 lead, he hit back-to-back outside jumpers. But the Buckeyes were the story of the opening half. Craft, who hit his career high of 19 against Penn State last January, had 11 at the break on 4-of-4 shooting from the field. Buford chipped in with eight points and five rebounds, while Sullinger had seven points and eight boards and Thomas had six and six.

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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds acquired infielder Wilson Valdez from the Philadelphia for Phillies minor league pitcher Jeremy Horst on Wednesday, another move to add depth to their bench. Valdez The Reds also announced that they had signed utility player Willie Harris, a free agent from the Mets. 33, Valdez, has played six seasons in the majors with the HORST White Sox, Mariners, Padres, Dodgers, Mets and Phillies. He batted .249 last year with one homer and 30 RBIs in 99 games. The second baseman also notched the victory in a 5-4, 19-inning win over the Reds in Philadelphia on May 25, holding the Reds hitless in the final inning. Horst, 26, reached the majors for the first time last season, making a dozen relief appearances with a 2.93 ERA.

Masset signs two-year deal Right-handed reliever Nick Masset has agreed on a twoyear, $5.5 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds, avoiding salary arbitration. Masset gets a base salary of $2.4 million this year and $3.1 million in 2013. The deal includes performance bonuses and an escalator for his 2013 base salary if he reaches certain goals. Masset made $1,825,000 last season, when he went 3-6 with a 3.71 earned run average in 75 relief appearances. He asked for $2.9 million in arbitration, and the club offered $2.1 million. The signing leaves righthander Jose Arredondo as the final Reds player in arbitration. He's asking for $875,000, and the club has offered $725,000. Arredondo made $480,000 last season, when he went 4-4 with a 3.23 ERA in 53 appearances

Trent Knoop

Sidney High School bowler Trent Knoop had an amazing night last week in a match against Trotwood at Bel-Mar Lanes. In the two regular games, he came within three pins of back-to-back perfect games. He rolled 12 straight strikes for a 300 in the first game, then 11 straight in the second before leaving three pins on his final ball, for a 297. The 597 series is a school record that will be difficult to equal or break.

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Raiders, Tigers can’t afford to look ahead BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com They could be described as the classic “trap” games as league leaders Jackson Center and Russia still have County opponents to get past before they lock horns on Tuesday. But both coaches Scott Elchert of Jackson and Paul Bremigan of Russia aren’t about to

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Saturday against 11-1 Fort Recovery. think of that game yet. Also Saturday, Russia The Tigers stay home hosts Versailles in a reto take on Houston Fri- newal of their backyard day, while at the same rivalry. time, Russia travels to Fairlawn Botkins. The Jets caused quite Red-hot Anna, winner a stir among coaches on of five in a row, hosts hand to scout Tuesday Fairlawn in the other night’s game at Botkins County matchup. when junior standout Fort Loramie is off Anthony Gillem came Friday, but faces a big out for warmups. challenge on the road Gillem averaged 20.8

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High school basketball Standings League All W-L W-L BOYS County Jackson Center . . 8-0 13-0 Russia. . . . . . . . . . 6-1 11-2 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 9-5 Botkins . . . . . . . . . 4-4 7-6 Houston . . . . . . . . 3-5 5-8 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . 1-7 4-10 Fort Loramie . . . . 1-7 2-11 Friday’s Games Fairlawn at Anna Houston at Jackson Center Russia at Botkins Saturday’s Games Fort Loramie at Fort Recovery Versailles at Russia Tuesday’s Games Anna at Houston Fort Loramie at Fairlawn Jackson Center at Russia —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North Troy . . . . . . . . . . . 5-0 8-5 Trotwood . . . . . . . 3-1 4-5 Vandalia . . . . . . . 3-3 7-7 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 3-10 Sidney. . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-11 Greenville. . . . . . . 1-5 2-12 Friday’s Games Trotwood at Piqua Troy at Greenville Vandalia at Sidney Saturday’s Game Trotwood at Troy Tuesday’s Games Greenville at Trotwood Piqua at Xenia Springboro at Vandalia Troy at Fairborn Central Beavercreek . . . . . 6-0 11-2 Northmont . . . . . . 4-2 9-4 Wayne . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 5-10 Fairmont . . . . . . . 2-4 6-8 Springfield . . . . . . 2-4 5-8 Centerville . . . . . . 1-5 7-8 Thursday’s Game Wayne at Beavercreek Friday’s Games Centerville at Springfield Northmont at Fairmont Saturday’s Game LaSalle at Northmont Tuesday’s Games Marshall at Beavercreek Northmont at Meadowdale South Springboro . . . . . . 6-0 11-3 Xenia . . . . . . . . . 4-2 9-4 Fairborn . . . . . . . . 4-3 8-5 West Carrollton . . 3-4 9-6 Miamisburg . . . . . 2-4 8-5 Lebanon . . . . . . . . 0-6 2-12 Friday’s Games Lebanon at Xenia Miamisburg at Fairborn Springboro at West Carrollton Tuesday’s Games Bellbrook at Miamisburg Piqua at Xenia Springboro at Vandalia Troy at Fairborn West Carrollton at Lebanon —— Midwest Athletic Conf Fort Recovery . . . . 4-0 11-1 Versailles . . . . . . . 3-1 11-1 New Bremen . . . . 3-1 8-4

Delphos St. John’s . 3-1 6-6 Minster . . . . . . . . . 2-2 5-7 New Knoxville . . . 1-2 6-6 Marion Local . . . . 1-2 5-5 St. Henry . . . . . . . 1-3 8-4 Coldwater . . . . . . . 1-3 4-7 Parkway . . . . . . . . 0-4 1-12 Friday’s Games Fort Recovery at New Knoxville Coldwater at Minster New Bremen at Marion Local Parkway at St. Henry Versailles at St. John’s Saturday’s Games Coldwater at Celina Fort Loramie at Fort Recovery Franklin Monroe at Marion Local Minster at Wapakoneta Parkway at Lincolnview St. Henry at Mississinawa St. John’s at Spencerville Versailles at Russia Tuesday’s Game Marion Local at New Knoxville —— Other Boys Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Riverside . . . . . . . 2-1 5-7 Friday’s Game Riverside at Upper Scioto Valley Saturday’s Game Northridge at Riverside —— GIRLS County Anna . . . . . . . . . . . 8-0 15-0 Fort Loramie . . . . 5-2 8-6 Russia. . . . . . . . . . 4-4 8-6 Botkins . . . . . . . . . 4-4 6-8 Houston . . . . . . . . 4-5 9-6 Jackson Center . . 4-5 6-9 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . 0-9 0-15 Thursday’s Games Anna at Houston Fort Loramie at Fairlawn Jackson Center at Russia Saturday’s Games Botkins at Jackson Center Houston at Fort Loramie Russia at Anna Monday’s Games Ansonia at Fairlawn Botkins at Parkway Covington at Russia —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North Troy . . . . . . . . . . . 5-0 9-5 Vandalia . . . . . . . 5-1 8-7 Trotwood . . . . . . . 3-2 5-8 Sidney. . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2-12 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 3-11 Greenville. . . . . . . 0-4 1-12 Wednesday’s Games Miamisburg at Trotwood Piqua at Greenville Troy at Lebanon Xenia at Vandalia Saturday’s Games Greenville at Sidney Trotwood at Troy Vandalia at Piqua Monday’s Game St. Marys at Greenville Wednesday, February 1 Greenville at Troy Piqua at Trotwood

Sidney at Vandalia —— Central Fairmont . . . . . . . 5-0 12-3 Centerville . . . . . . 4-1 11-3 Northmont . . . . . . 3-2 9-6 Beavercreek . . . . . 2-3 7-7 Wayne . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 8-6 Springfield . . . . . . 0-5 5-9 Wednesday’s Games Centerville at Beavercreek Northmont at Wayne Springfield at Fairmont Saturday’s Games Beavercreek at Wayne Fairmont at Northmont Springfield at Centerville Tuesday’s Game Springfield Shawnee at Springfield Wednesday, February 1 Centerville at Fairmont Northmont at Beavercreek Wayne at Springfield —— South Springboro . . . . . . 5-0 13-1 Fairborn . . . . . . . . 3-1 12-2 Lebanon . . . . . . . . 3-3 6-8 Miamisburg . . . . . 3-3 4-11 Xenia . . . . . . . . . 1-4 3-11 West Carrollton . . 0-4 0-13 Wednesday’s Games Miamisburg at Trotwood Troy at Lebanon West Carrollton at Fairborn Xenia at Vandalia Saturday’s Games Lebanon at Fairborn West Carrollton at Xenia Monday’s Game West Carrollton at Springboro Wednesday, February 1 Fairborn at Miamisburg Lebanon at Xenia Springboro at West Carrollton —— Midwest Athletic Conf. Marion Local . . . . 5-0 10-3 New Knoxville . . . 5-1 12-2 Fort Recovery . . . . 4-1 10-3 Minster . . . . . . . . . 3-2 11-2 Coldwater . . . . . . . 3-2 9-4 Versailles . . . . . . . 3-3 11-4 Delphos St. John’s . 2-3 10-4 St. Henry . . . . . . . 1-4 7-7 Parkway . . . . . . . . 0-5 6-8 New Bremen . . . . 0-5 5-9 Thursday’s Games Marion Local at New Bremen Minster at Coldwater New Knoxville at Fort Recovery St. Henry at Parkway St. John’s at Versailles Saturday’s Games Ansonia at Fort Recovery Coldwater at Lima Shawnee Marion Local at Elida Minster at Wapakoneta St. Henry at Tri-Village Monday’s Game Botkins at Parkway Tuesday’s Game St. John’s at Lincolnview —— Other Girls Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Riverside . . . . . . . 2-3 4-12 Saturday’s Games Bethel at Riverside Lehman at Covington

points per game in Fairlawn’s first six games, but hasn’t played since, requiring surgery to repair a broken wrist. Head coach Derrek Alexander would like nothing more than to have his high-scoring guard back this week, but he said that’s not likely. “He was scheduled to go to the doctor (Wednesday), to see what they say,” Alexander said. “He’s been going through drills, just to get back in shape for when he does come back. But his shooting has been very limited. He definitely won’t go this week, but we’re confident he’ll be back before the season is over.” The Jets had high hopes heading into the season, but have been ravaged by injuries and illness. Trey Everett, the top scorer among the active Jets, had to miss one game with a bad ankle, and Cole Cummings is still unable to go, though he has tried repeatedly. “Cole missed last night and he won’t play Friday either,” said the coach. “He apparently has some sort of blood disorder. They’ve diagnosed it, and we’re hoping he’s back real soon.” The Jets took it on the chin Tuesday at Botkins, 68-36, to drop to 4-10 on the year. “Botkins had us wellscouted and they were ready for us,” he said. “They deserve all the credit.” For all their troubles, the Jets get one of the hottest teams around Friday when they travel to Anna, winner of five in a row. “I think Nate (Barhorst) has the kids buying into what he’s trying to do,” said Alexander. “They’re very hot right now, and it’s at Anna. And we typically don’t play well there. But we’ll go and give it our best.”

Jackson Center The Tigers are the No. 4-ranked team in Ohio again this week, and they stay at home Friday to take on the Houston Wildcats. Head coach Scott Elchert said he’s glad the Tigers are playing Houston, ahead of the monumental matchup Tuesday night at Russia.

“Playing Houston means I won’t have to be concerned about our kids looking ahead to that game Tuesday,” said Elchert. “No one has even given a thought to that game because of the respect we have for coach (John) Willoughby and the Houston program. Houston is playing well. They beat Botkins Friday and a week before that, they took one of the state’s perennial powers (Ottawa-Glandorf) down to the wire. And that says a lot right there.” The Tigers are cruising along with a perfect 13-0 record, so they have a big target on their backs. For a while this season, they had to rely on strong defense to escape upsets, because the offense wasn’t clicking. But the offense has come around. Over the last five games, the Tigers are averaging 59 points per game. “There’s probably a couple of things going on,” said Elchert. “We’ve done a better job in transition, so we’re getting some easy buckets. And I think it’s really a matter of just settling in and the kids shooting to their capability. “Saturday against Bremen, we came out and played a real nice first half, against a real opponent,” he quality added. “What we can do better is our second-half defense. We gave up 38 points in the second half and the majority of those came in the fourth quarter. We talked about having to buckle down at the end.”

Botkins The Trojans lost a couple in a row, but got back on track with a dominating performance Tuesday against Fairlawn. So head coach Brett Meyer hopes his squad picked up some momentum from that game, because the Trojans will need it with the 12-2 Russia Raiders coming to town Friday night in County play. “Russia presents a big challenge,” said Meyer. “They have a lot of weapons. I was there to see Rittenhouse score his 30 in the first half (Saturday against Bradford). It seems like they have one player who

steps up each night. And then you have to keep (69 Brandon) Wilson off the boards. And that’s not easy. So we have to take care of the ball and we have to try to limit them to one shot.” Meyer likes the way his team played Tuesday in the win over the Jets. He said the Trojans went in determined to play at a faster pace, and it resulted in some transition buckets. “I like the way we’re playing together,” Meyer said. “The kids are sharing the ball well, and making that extra pass. But we still need to work on our consistency, at both ends of the floor.”

Russia The Raiders had a game to remember Saturday night after being idle a night earlier. It was an easy win, 92-29 over Bradford, and it was memorable because of the performance of Bryce Rittenhouse. He finished with 35 points, and a mind-boggling 30 came in the first half. Eight of his field goals were beyond the arc. “I’ve never seen anything like that,” Bremigan said of Rittenhouse’s first half. “I couldn’t believe it. I asked my assistants at the half how many points he had. I usually never ask anything like that. When they told me, the only thing I could say was ‘no way!’ The kids were kinda laughing in thelocker room. It was so incredible that it was funny. “I told him this week that I was pretty sure our opponents would be guarding him a little closer from now on.” The Raiders head into the meat of their schedule in the next seven or eight days, starting with a trip to Botkins Friday. On Saturday is the Versailles game, then on the big Tuesday, matchup with Jackson Center takes place at Russia. And a week from Friday, they go to Anna, one of the area’s hottest teams right now. “I was glad we didn’t come out of the Bradford game with any bad habits,” Bremigan said. “I’d seen Bradford play, so I wasn’t expecting what happpened.” See COUNTY/Page 20

SCORING LEADERS Boys G Alex Baker, Lehman . . . . . . . . . 12 Patwaun Hudson, Sidney . . . . . . 11 Solomon King-White, Lehman. 12 Lucas Leffel, New Knoxville . . . 11 Andy Hoying, Jackson Center . 13 Brandon Wilson, Russia . . . . . . 13 Jay Meyer, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 David Wilcox, Christian Aca. . . 10 Mitchell Campbell, Versailles . . 12 Jesse Phlipot, Houston . . . . . . . 13 Eric Egbert, Riverside. . . . . . . . 12 Alex Meyer, Jackson Center . . . 13 Treg Francis, Russia . . . . . . . . . 13 Dalton Bollinger, Riverside. . . . 12 Trey Everett, Fairlawn . . . . . . . 13 Jake Allen, New Knoxville . . . . 11 Kyle Ahrens, Versailles . . . . . . . 12 Chad Winner, Versailles . . . . . . 12 Aaron Clune, New Bremen . . . . 12 Nick Reier, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pts. 239 215 207 188 217 201 214 152 176 190 175 172 170 154 158 133 144 144 143 165

Avg. 19.9 19.6 17.3 17.1 16.7 15.5 15.3 15.2 14.7 14.6 14.6 13.2 13.1 12.8 12.2 12.1 12.0 12.0 11.9 11.8

Tyree Manley, Sidney . . . . . . . . 13 Ethan Zimpfer, Botkins. . . . . . . 13 Devon Poeppelman, Minster. . . 12 Girls Brooke Richard, Jackson Center . 14 Holly Spencer, Chr. Academy . . 11 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman . . 13 Natalie Billing, Anna . . . . . . . . 15 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna . . . . 15 Darian Rose, Fort Loramie . . . . 10 Paige Lehman, New Knoxville . 13 Haley Horstman, New Knoxville 13 Christine Johnson, Botkins . . . 14 Kristi Elliott, Houston . . . . . . . 15 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman . . . . 16 Konner Harris, Sidney . . . . . . . . 6 Lauren Elmore, Sidney . . . . . . . 14 Reggi Brandewie, FL. . . . . . . . . 14 Ashley Frohne, Anna. . . . . . . . . 15 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . . . . . . . . 14 Kylie Wilson, Russia . . . . . . . . . 13 K. Heckman, Versailles . . . . . . . 9

147 11.3 144 11.1 124 10.3 340 216 233 264 235 155 182 172 183 193 201 75 170 166 177 162 150 90

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Russia baseball camp to be held Feb. 5, 12 RUSSIA — The Russia High School baseball team, along with Extra Innings of Troy, is sponsoring a baseball camp for ages 7-18 that will be held at Russia High School on Feb. 5 and 12, from 12:30 to 4:30. Participants will receive instruction in hitting, pitching, catching and infield play. Instructors will include Craig Stammen of Versailles and the Washing-

ton Nationals, Jared Hoying of Fort Loramie and the Texas Rangers, Adam Eaton of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Chris Peters of the Blue Jays. The camp is limited to 80 participants and the cost is $45,which will include a T-shirt. For more information and a brochure, contact Russia head coach Rick Gold at (937) 335-1921 or e-mail him at rdgold14@yahoo.com.

New organization formed to support FHS progams There is a new organization at Fairlawn High School formed to support and promote the school’s athletic programs. GO JETS, INC., is looking for members. Membership levels include Gold for $5,000 or more, Silver for $2,500$4,999, Bronze for $1,000-$2,499, and Sponsor for $250-$999. All members will re recognized by permanent signs or plaques in the gym area. The goal is to fund athletic equipment, over

and above the type of projects that are currently covered by the boosters. GO JETS, INC. is asking for donations to get started with purchases as well as keeping the organization moving forward. To donate, contact Tony Bensman at 7261824, Tim Everett at 638-2063, or (937) Brenda Short at (937) 368-3881. Make checks payable to GO JETS, INC., 21071 Road, Miami-Shelby Conover, Oho, 45317.

Hitting clinic planned Feb. 4 TROY — Extra Innings of Troy will hold a one-day mini-hitting clinic on Feb. 4. On hand will be Craig Stammen of Versailles, who pitches for the Washington Nationals, Heath Murray of Troy, who played for the Tigers, and Jason Leaver of the University of Georgia.

The times are 1-to-3 p.m. for ages 7-12, and 3:30 to 5:30 for ages 13-18. The clinic will last approximately 90 minutes, with a 30-minute autograph session and a “hanging with the pros” session. For more information, go to www.extrainningstroy.com or call (937) 339-3330.

SMS wrestlers place 13th Sidney Middle School’s wrestling team finished 13th recently in the Greater Western Ohio Conference meet. Kavan Sarver was Sidney’s top finisher, taking second in his weight class. Kyle Pierce and Sam Niswonger

both finished fourth. Will Wallace and Cole Huffman each won two matches, and Austin McLain, Jonathan Perin, Bryce Henry and Jac Beatty won one match. Sidney is at Versailles Friday.

Versailles swim marks fall VERSAILLES — The Versailles boys and girls swim teams participanted in the Southwest District Classic Meet recently. Nine school records were set, including the 400 medley relay with Hannah Marshal, Amber Seibert, Nicole Frantz and Bailey Marshal, B. Marshal in the 50-free and the 100back, the 400 free relay team of Frantz, H. Marshal, Seibert and B. Marshal, Mitchell

Stover in the 100 back, Cole Albers in the 200breaststroke, Andrew Kramer in the 1650-free, Stover in the 200 individual medley, and Stover also in the 200back. The Versailles girls finished tied for 15th place overall and the boys tied for 29th overall. The meet was held at eight different sites, with the Tiger swim teams competing at Miami University.

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Jacket wrestlers top Piqua PIQUA — Sidney and Piqua were supposed to travel to Springfield for a tri-match Wednesday, but when Springfield was unable to wrestle, the two rivals got together at Piqua for a dual match. The Jackets came out on top 39-25. “Both teams had a couple of kids out of the lineup for various reasons,” said Sidney coach Jim McCracken. “We had five freshmen and four sophomores in the starting lineup. That’s about as young as we’ve ever been.” Sidney got off to a fast start with Cody Davis pinning in 30 seconds at 126 and Rhett Rosengarten following with a 9-5 decision at 132. “We lost at 138 and 145 but niether got pinned,” said McCracken. “Zach Rood(145) has improved

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SIDNEY’S RYAN Penley (black) grapples with Jeremy Wright of Piqua in the 152-pound class Wednesday at Piqua. Penley won 12-6. a lot the last month.” Sidney then got wins from Ryan Penley at 152, 12-6, Derek Spangler at 160 (forfeit) and Garrick Ginter at 170, a pin in 1:29, for a comfortable 24-6 lead. But the Indians came

back with three wins in a row, one by pin, to cut it to 24-19. Maurice Ickes at 285 won 8-6 for the Jackets, Willman then Alex pinned in 1:39 at 106. After a Piqua pin, Jared Tangeman at 120

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nitely caught on to what we’ve preached,” said Barhorst. “Not only is he getting better on offense, he’s becoming one of our better defenders. The same with Nick Reier and Jay Meyer. They’ve really picked it up at the defensive end. Everybody is bringing something to Anna Coach Nate Barhorst the table right now.” might have been guilty Fort Loramie of an understatement The Redskins didn’t Wednesday when he have much success at said “I think we’ve defin- home against Anna last tely found our rhythm.” Friday, but they followed The Rockets have it up with a good effort reeled off five straight Tuesday at Lehman, wins, and all have been though they again came in impressive fashion in out on the short end. raising their record over“I was pleased with all to 9-5. the way the kids re“We felt all along that sponded against we could play this way, Lehman,” said head that it was just a matter coach Karl Ratermann. of time,” said Barhorst. “We got behind early and “The kids are being very we had to play catch-up. unselfish, doing a good And it was an uphill batjob of finding the open tle all night. But by the man. They’re just really four-minute mark of the playing together well.” fourth quarter, we had it They will stay at tied up. It was a great home Friday to take on job by our guys to fight injury-riddled Fairlawn. back.” “They’re still a team The Redskins don’t you can’t take for play Friday, but they granted,” Barhorst said. take on one of the area’s “And no matter who best on the road Saturwe’re playing, we have day in Fort Recovery. some momentum going The Indians are 11-1 right now and we don’t on the year, and the only loss came to a D-I school want that to end. “Even though it might in the Flyin’ to the Hoop look a little bleak in event in Kettering. terms of the league “ Recovery is very ath(three losses), we still letic and play a very feel we’re in the thick of solid 3-2 matchup zone,” it,” he said. “And at the said Ratermann. “They same time, we’re trying have a junior who has alto get ready for tourna- ready committed to ment play.” Findlay, and some other Chandon Williams real solid players. “We’re just trying to had a coming out party last week, averaging sort some things out,” he nearly 20 per game in added. “The guys are Anna’s wins over Fort doing everything we ask. Loramie and Minster. I think we have to get “Chandon has defi- back to the foundation “It seems like we always have a big game before we play Versailles, and this year is the same,” Bremigan added. “We have to go up there, and Botkins is playing well. We have to defend and rebound. Those are two big keys for us.”

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