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Jobless rates lowest since 2009 BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate, which has refused to budge from the 9 percent neighborhood for two and a half frusyears, suddenly trating dropped in November, driven in part by small businesses that finally see reason to hope and hire. Economists said there was a long way to go but liked
what they saw. The rate fell to 8.6 percent, the lowest since March 2009, two months after President Barack Obama took office. Unemployment passed 9 percent that spring and had stayed there or higher for all but two months since then. The country added 120,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said Friday. The economy has generated 100,000 or more jobs five months in a row — the first time that has happened since
April 2006, well before the Great Recession. “Something good is stirring in the U.S. economy,” Ian Shepherdson, an economist at High Frequency Economics, said in a note to clients. It clinched one of the best weeks in stock market history. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 37 points and 825 for the week. The only better week was in October 2008, when stocks lurched higher and lower during the financial crisis.
The report showed that September and October were stronger months for the job market than first estimated. For four months in a row, the government has revised job growth figures higher for previous months. Unemployment peaked at 10.1 percent in October 2009, four months after the Great Recession ended. It dipped to 8.9 percent last February and 8.8 percent last March but otherwise was at or above 9 See JOBLESS/Page 5
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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Paul M. Coe • Omer B. Evans • Nancy L. Tenney • Margaret J. Pulfer • Marie E. Wente • Kathryn Dross • Frederick J. Schmitmeyer • Mary C. Brockman
INDEX Auglaize Neighbors ...............9 Business ...............................8 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................14-15 Comics................................12 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................10 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries..............................3 Sports............................16-19 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 ...............10 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....13
TODAY’S THOUGHT “Facing it, always facing it, that’s the way to get through. Face it.” — Joseph Conrad, Polish-born English novelist (born this date in 1857, died 1924). For more on today in history, turn to Page 12.
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Fine buck bagged Fred Ely (left), of Port Jefferson, helps his son Jerry Ely, of Sidney, prepare a 13-point buck in Fred’s shed Friday. The buck was shot by Jerry in Salem Township. The buck, Jerry said, is the nicest deer he has ever bagged. He plans to have the head mounted and eat the rest of the meat.
Suit against former sheriff, captain settled for $105,000 BY KATHY LEESE A lawsuit filed against former Shelby County Sheriff Dean Kimpel and Capt. Michael Eilerman by former Deputy Jodi Van Fossen has been settled for $105,000, it was announced Friday. The agreement was released by the county's attorney in the case, Cheri Hass, of Downes, Fishel, Hass and Kim, LLP of Columbus, who noted it includes payment of Van Fossen’s attorney fees. The lawsuit, filed July 5 in U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, by Van Fos-
sen’s attorney, Daniel Klos, of Columbus, alleged that Kimpel’s behavior toward Van Fossen was “predatory and calculated” and that Kimpel allowed “an inappropriate working environment that was hostile to ... and demeaning to females.” The suit claimed Van Fossen “informed ... Eilerman of the significant history of her being subjected to the sexual advances of the sheriff ” and that “Eilerman took no effective action.” It also claimed that after an alleged sexual assault by Kimpel against Van Fossen, that both Kimpel and Eiler-
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man “harrassed, intimidated and subjected (her) to a ... hostile work environment.” On Oct. 6 all parties involved met in mediation to discuss a possible settlement at the request of Van Fossen’s attorney. Michael Close of Columbus, a former 10th District Court of Appeals judge, served as mediator. The agreement was signed by Van Fossen, Kimpel, Eilerman and Shelby County Prosecutor Ralph Bauer, on behalf of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and acting as chief legal counsel for the county. The settlement states that See SUIT/Page 3
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22 days until Christmas A family of Christmas geese can be found on the porch of 108 Main Street in Port Jefferson. There are 22 days until Christmas.
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapidly becoming a mere footnote in the presidential race, Herman Cain sent mixed signals Friday on whether he would abandon his beleaguered White House bid on Saturday after a woman’s allegation of an extramarital affair. He said he would make a “major announcement” on whether he would press on — at an event still being billed See CAIN/Page 5
PASCO — Two Pasco area families were especially thankful over the Thanksgiving weekend when a Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy got them out of their mobile homes upon discovering gas lines to their Phipps units had been cut and were leaking propane. Deputy Gary Phipps was at Hidden Valley Trailer Park investigating the alleged theft of a purse and was walking between trailers when he heard a hissing noise and smelled propane. Upon inspection, he found the copper line to a propane tank at one trailer had been cut and was leaking. Authorities believe the line was intentionally severed. Phipps called for the Port Jefferson Fire Department to respond to the scene and was then notified by residents they smelled propane coming from another trailer. Phipps discovered that the line to that trailer had been cut as well. The Port Jefferson Fire Department shut off both tanks. Phipps checked other trailers in the park, but determined their propane lines were intact. According to Sheriff John Lenhart, “if the deputy would not have caught that, we would have a lot of persons hurt or killed.” Lenhart called Phipps’ actions “life saving … the officer offset a potential terrible tragedy by doing good police work.” Lenhart told the Sidney Daily News there have been “a lot of problems (with) thefts and things” at the trailer park. He noted that cutting propane lines “put people in harm’s way.” Lenhart asked that anyone with knowledge of the incidents contact his office. The See DEPUTY/Page 2 2204744
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OBITUARIES Marie E. Wente NEW BREMEN — Marie E. Wente, 90, of New Bremen, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. She was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Maria Stein, the daughter of Fred and Helen (Walterbusch) Luebke. She was married on May 4, 1946, in Maria Stein to Leo R. Wente. He died May 5, 1988. Survivors include six children Marjorie and Warren Retzlaff, of Wichita, Kan.; Linda and Douglas Hoelscher, of New Knoxville; James and Teresa Wente, of New Bremen; William and Pam Wente, of New Bremen; Donna and Michael Mueller, of New Bremen, and Laura and James Umstead, of Heights; 19 Huber grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Lawrence Luebke, of Minster, Irene and Tom Woehrmyer, of Minster, and Jeanette and Leander Moeder, of Maria Stein; three sisters-in-law, Mary Ann
Luebke, of Celina, Joann Luebke, of Fort Loramie, and Della Mae Luebke, of Coldwater. Deceased relatives include three brothers, Alvin, Greg and Paul Luebke, and in-laws Rosalie Luebke and Lawrence Schemmel. Marie was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in New Bremen, the New Bremen Senior Citizens and FOE 1391 Auxiliary, of Minster. She was also retired from Crown Equipment of New Bremen. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Redeemer Holy Church by the Rev. Tom Mannebach. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Minster. Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
Mary C. Brockman Mary C. Brockman, 90, of 522 E. Parkwood Drive, Sidney, passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at 1:18 a.m. at Dorothy Love Retirement Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1920, in Logan County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna May (Zerkle) Shoffner. Mary was married to Arnold A. Barhorst and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1975. She married Wayne Brockman on March 1, 1980, and he survives. Also surviving are children: Linda (Daniel) Wallace, of Miamisburg, Ken (Connie) Barhorst, of Sidney, Connie (Dave) Hare, of Piqua, Anna (Bill) Costello, of Columbus, stepson Dale (Kathy) Brockman, of Sidney; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two g r e a t - g r e a t grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one daughter, Jean Rae Voisard.
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Mary was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was past president of the Eagles Auxiliary, and VFW Auxiliary. Mary retired from French Oil after 21 years of faithful service. She was a volunteer with more than 3,000 hours at the Wilson Hospital Gift Shop. She loved bowling, playing cards and boating on Lake Loramie. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Funeral Adams Home, 1401 Fair Road with Pastor Jonathan Schriber officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Friends and family may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Wilson Memorial Hospice, 1081 Fairington Drive, Sidney, OH 45365. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.
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both Kimpel and Eilerman deny “any wrongful conduct” by agreeing to the settlement in regard to Van Fossen’s employment and separation from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and allegations of the lawsuit. As a condition of the agreement, Klos will file for dismissal of the lawsuit within three days after receiving payment of $105,000. Van Fossen also agrees to “forever discharge ... Kimpel and Eilerman, in their individual and official capacities, and the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office, including their successors,” from all actions related to her employment with and separation from the sheriff's office. The settlement states that neither Kimpel nor Eilerman’s agreement to the settlement is to be seen as an admission by either man of “any unlawful practice” at the sheriff's office regarding Van Fossen’s employment. Another condition of the settlement is that Van Fossen cannot engage in “any conduct or communications” de-
From Page 1 signed to disparage either Kimpel, Eilerman or the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. If Van Fossen violates that portion of the agreement, she will be required to pay back the entire $105,000. Hass released a statement to the Sidney Daily News on behalf of the county, stating, “We believe it is in the county’s best interest to amicably resolve this matter rather than to engage in the time and expense of protracted litigation.” “This settlement amount was not taken from the county general fund. Rather, the amount was paid by the risk pool that insures the county. We trust that the resolution of this matter will permit the county to focus its time and effort on serving our citizens and bettering our community,” Hass stated. Bauer stated, “We believe that the settlement of this case is in the best interest of Shelby County. The continuing litigation of this matter would have only incurred additional legal
‘Victim’ charged with falsification A Sidney resident who reported she had been the target of a robbery has been charged with making a false report to the police. On Nov. 20 Jennifer Bumgarner, 30, of Wilson Avenue, reported a robbery to the Sidney Police Department. After additional investigation, including a statement taken from Bumgarner, charges of falsification have been filed against her, Sidney Police said in a statement released Friday. Bumgarner had originally reported that at approximately 8:50 p.m. on the night in question a white male wearing a black hoodie approached her in a parking lot at 1451 N. Vandemark Road and pushed her up against her vehicle. She has since recanted that statement, police said. Police Chief Kevin Gessler said this is not the first time an individual has filed a report that may be false, “but fortunately the frequency is low.” “Time and resources are limited and victims are the priority,” Gessler said. “Individuals who make false reports to police are committing a very selfish and dangerous crime. This type of incident takes valuable
time away from those that need it most and will not be tolerated.” Gessler said that in the Bumgarner case the police intend to seek payment of restitution for time and resources allotted in their investigation, in addition to any other punishment that may be handed down.
expenses for the county at the taxpayer’s expense.” In an unrelated case, Van Fossen, along with three John Does, is subject of a lawsuit filed in November in Shelby County Common Pleas Court by Dan Rodriguez, owner of the Fault Line Bar in Anna, and Wesley Burnside, a former Fault Line employee. The suit alleges Van Fossen and the John Does went to the bar as part of an undercover drug investigation and made false statements, interfered with business and placed the two men in a “false light” and caused emotional distress. This suit will also be covered by the county, since it was filed against her in her official capac-
ity as a sheriff’s deputy. Kimpel is curently awaiting trial in Auglaize County on charges of sexual battery against Van Fossen. He is also awaiting trial on five counts of unauthorized use of a law enforcement computer program to look information on individuals for personal reasons. That trial will take place in April in Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Kimpel stepped down as sheriff on Oct. 7 and accepted a suspension requested by Miami County Prosecutor Gary Nasal, special prosecutor in the Kimpel cases. Former Sheriff John Lenhart was named to replace Kimpel pending outcome of his cases.
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Paul Montague Coe, 94, 2901 Fair Road, Sidney, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at the Fair Haven Shelby County Home. He was born on Feb. 15, 1917, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Mayne and Jean (Montague) Coe Sr. On June 7, 1975, he married Georgia L. (Clayton) Young, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ralph (Gail) Abbott, of Sidney, along with three grandchildren, Deborah A. (James) Brown, Jonathan N. (Carol) Abbott and Nicole L. Millet; eight great-grandchildren, Sarah E. (Brian) McCombs, Jennifer E. Brown, Kristin R. Abbott, Michelle L. Abbott, Joshua N. Abbott, Shelby Leachner, Skylar Browning and Alaina Browning; and one great-great-grandson, Owen L. McCombs. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Sarah Sue (Young) Millet; a sister, Adelaide Foster; and a brother, Mayne R. Coe Jr. Mr. Coe was employed
by the U.S. government as a bacteriologist working at the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital until his retirement in 1971. Paul was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was stationed in Korea where he served as an X-ray technician. Also during his active duty, he was awarded the VA Bronze Plaque and two war decorations, Army of Occupation medal and the WWII Victorious medal. He graduated in 1935 from McKinley High School in Washington, D.C., and then graduated in 1941 from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science. Paul was of the Christian faith. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Glen Cemetery with the Rev. Barbara Staley officiating. There will be no public calling hours prior to the graveside service. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave. Condolences may be expressed to the Coe family at the funeral home website, www.cromesfh.com.
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DELPHOS — Margaret J. Pulfer, 91, of Delphos, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born in Logan County, on Feb. 27, 1920, to the late Aldo and May (Gray) Knief. On March 1, 1941, she married Roy Pulfer, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 1978. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Wayne; a sister, Lois Jean France; and a brother, Robert Knief. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Jane (Joe) Purtee, of Sidney, Virginia Burch, of Delphos, Kay (Don) Kessler, of Russells Point, and Brenda (Chuck) Stevens, of DeGraff; a son, Rodney (Millie) Pulfer, of Alger; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchil-
dren; a sister, Donna Woodard, of Ottawa; and n u m e r o u s nieces and nephews. Margaret worked as a cook at the former Betty’s Corner, Haas’ Halfway House and at Bulkhead. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Smith-Eichholtz Funeral Home in Jackson Center with Pastor Bryan Meadow officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney. Memorial contributions may be made in Margaret’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at w w w . s m i t h eichholtz.com.
Kathryn Dross Y O R K SHIRE — Kathryn Dross, 87, 301 York St., died at midnight Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Ve r s a i l l e s Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 11, 1924, to the late Alva and Goldie (Kerns) Black in Canonsburg, Pa. She was married to John Dross, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1992. She is survived by children John and Mary Dross, of Bradford, Diane and Dennis Grillot, of Versailles, Vickie Monnin, of Versailles, Alva Dross, of Versailles, and Jeff Dross, of Covington; grandchildren Mike and Tammi Dross, Brian Dross, Rod Grillot, Ronda Albers, Jamey Monnin, Jason Dross, Nicole Rhoads and Alex Dross; great-grandchildren Chelsea, Amber,
Chad, Allison, Samantha, Natalie, Leland, Lucas, Ethan, Alexis, Joseph, Corey, April, Katie, Kassidy, Kennedy, Alexa and Payton; and great-greatgrandchildren Presty, Owen and Wittney. She was preceded in death by grandson L.J. Monnin. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shelby Memory Gardens, Sidney, with Pastor Dennis Wheeler officiating. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Miami County. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com
Omer Benjamin Evans QUINCY — Omer Benjamin Evans, 93, of Quincy, was found dead Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Miami County, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Alberta Baker Evans. On Dec. 20, 1948, he married Naomi E. Bertsch in Anna, and she died Aug. 27, 1988. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Evans, and four sisters, Erma Pequignot, Frances Gilliland, May Mullen and Dorthea Evans. He is survived by a brother, Donald Evans, of De Graff, three sisters, Mary Lovett and Leree Metz, both of Sidney, and
Ruth Howard, of Cincinnati, and several nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong farmer. services Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Rexer-RigginMadden Funeral Home, DeGraff, with Pastor Donald Burley officiating. Friends may call on Monday from noon until time for the services. Burial is in the Greenw o o d - U n i o n Cemetery, DeGraff. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Condolences may be expressed at www.timeformemory.com/madden.
Nancy L. Tenney Nancy L. Tenney, 77, of 1336 Stephens Road, Sidney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at her home. She was born on July 19, 1934, in Buckhannon, W.Va., the daughter of late Delbert the Cutright and Katherine (Hosaflook) Ucakar. On Dec. 24, 1951, she married Robert N. Tenney, who survives along with two sons, Bob Tenney and wife, Cathy, of Sidney, and Dave Tenney and wife, JoAnne, of Colorado; two daughters, Carol Wheeler and husband, Bob, of Colorado, and Melissa Tenney, of Sidney; six grandchildren, Megan Wolfe and husband, Rick, David Tenney and wife, Katie, Rachel Tenney and husband, Alan, Robyn Tenney, Jennifer Wheeler, and Kristen Wheeler; and four great-grandchildren, Michael, Chase, Allison, and Madison Wolfe. She was preceded in death by one sister, Vauna Summerfield. Mrs. Tenney was a graduate of Wright State University. She was a member of the teacher’s sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma, and an auxiliary member of the Wesleyan College Emeritus
Club. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church for 46 years, and she retired as a school teacher in 1989 from Angels Holy Grade School. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service, at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave. Sidney. Following the services on Tuesday, the family will receive friends on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Home, Route 20 S, Buckhannon, W.Va. A graveside service will follow at Mount Vernon MemoCemetery in rial Philippi, W.Va. Memorials may be made to Holy Angels Grade School or Wilson Hospice Care in memory of Nancy L. Tenney. Condolences may be expressed to the Tenney family at the funeral home website, www.cromesfh.com.
Frederick J. Schmitmeyer MINSTER — Frederick J. Schmitmeyer, 88, S. Lincoln St., passed away of natural causes Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1, 2011, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born Jan. 25, 1923, in Minster, to Henry and Emma (Thieman) Schmitmeyer. On Aug. 23, 1947, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, Fred married Alberta (Wellman) Schmitmeyer, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Steve and Linda Schmitmeyer, of Valencia, Pa., Joyce and Brad Keiser, of Houston, Jenny and Stephen Hodge, of Tipp City; eight grandchildren, John, Luke and Eleanor Schmitmeyer, Cassidy and Brian Grimm, Robyn and Kevin Seger, and Grant, Weston and Rachael Hodge; one sister, Velma Wellman, of Coldwater; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Schmitmeyer, of Minster, and Mary Wellman, of Coldwater; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents and 10 siblings.
Fred attended St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the Minster Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 1391, and a past member of Auglaize County Fair Board. Mr. Schmitmeyer was retired from dairy farming since 1976. He had also been a resident driver for Heritage Manor Nursing Center. Fred thought the world of his family; he loved to tell stories, and in his leisure, enjoyed fishing. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, at St. Augustine Church in Minster with the Rev. Mark Hoying presiding. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. In keeping with Fred’s wishes, his body was donated to the Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor activities department. Condolences may be expressed at w w w. g e h r e t f u n e r a lhome.com.
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Questions raised about hospital sale CINCINNATI (AP) — A Hamilton County plan to sell a hospital to cover obligations to the football and baseball stadiums in downtown Cincinnati is drawing sharp questions. County commissioners voted 2-1 this week to sell Drake Hospital to UC Health for $15 million. The sale would avoid a $14.2 million gap
deficit in the stadium fund for 2012. The sale would also allow restoration of a property tax rollback promised to county taxpayers in 1996 when they agreed to public financing of the sports stadiums. UC Health already operates the hospital under a lease agreement. The Cincinnati En-
quirer reports that critics question the sale as a temporary fix that undervalues the hospital owned by the county for 87 years. The Enquirer reports that state auditors on Thursday demanded documents regarding Drake. ——— Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com
Homeowner Feds approve Ohio’s changes to welfare program captures, hogties burglar ATHENS (AP) — An Ohio sheriff says he doesn’t plan to pursue charges against a homeowner who subdued and hogtied a burglar. Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly tells WBNSTV the homeowner had a right to protect his property and himself. Kelly says that’s what authorities believe the homeowner did Thursday when he chased the burglar and tied up the man’s hands and feet. Kelly says when deputies arrived to investigate the theft at the southeast Ohio home, they found the suspect restrained in the back of the homeowner’s car. He says the homeowner recognized the robber and went to his residence to subdue him. Homeowner William Stanley tells the television station his video game systems were taken earlier Thursday, and he later found the man in his home. ——— Information from: W B N S - T V , http://www.10tv.com/
COLUMBUS (AP) — Federal regulators have approved Ohio’s plan to increase the number of welfare participants who are working or pursuing employment. The changes to the state’s welfare program are aimed at avoiding more than $130 million in federal fines. Federal law requires that Ohio show that at least 90 percent of adults in two-parent households and at least 50 percent of all adults are
working a required number of hours. The Columbus Dispatch reports that under the plan approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the state would give $10 a month to working families receiving food stamps. That allows them to be counted as working welfare recipients. The newspaper reports that if successful, the $7 million investment could help Ohio avoid the fines.
Cinci offers more winter shelter for homeless CINCINNATI (AP) — A new winter shelter and expanded services by an interfaith group will give Cincinnati’s homeless more refuges and help this winter. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that a new shelter opening Sunday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will stay open through Feb. 29, regardless of temperature. The Prince of Peace has about 50 beds available, adding to the Drop
Inn Center as a refuge. Both are in the Overthe-Rhine neighborhood. The Drop Inn Center has capacity for 180 men and 42 women, with overflow shelter available if needed. The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati has a new facility in the Walnut Hills neighborhood that will allow the group to expand services such as tutoring and transitional housing for the homeless.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s ultraconservative Islamist party said Friday it plans to push for a stricter religious code in Egypt after claiming surprisingly strong gains in this week’s initial round of voting for parliament, the first elecsince Hosni tions Mubarak’s ouster. Egypt’s election commission announced only a trickle of results Friday and said 62 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the highest turnout in Egypt’s modern history. Abdel-Mooaez Ibrahim, the head of High Election Commission, jokingly described it as “the highest since the time of pharaohs.” Preliminary counts leaked by judges and individual political groups indicated that the Muslim Brotherhood’s political arm took the largest share of votes. Following closely behind, was the ultraconservative Islamist Nour Party and a coalition of liberal parties called the Egyptian bloc, according to those unofficial counts. That trend — if confirmed and if extended over more rounds of voting — would give the religious parties a popular mandate in the struggle to win control from the ruling military that took over from Mubarak and ultimately reshape a key U.S. ally.
Bombing was assassination attempt BAGHDAD (AP) — An explosion earlier this week in the Green Zone, a protected area in the center of the Iraqi capital, was an assassination attempt against the Iraqi prime minister, an Iraqi spokesman said. That assailants were able to get a bomb inside what is supposed to be the most heavily fortified area in the country raises serious doubts about the abilities of Iraq’s security forces at a crucial time when American troops are leaving the country. The Baghdad military spokesman, Qassim alMoussawi, said an attacker was able to get a vehicle carrying about 44 pounds (20 kilograms) of explosives into the Green Zone and then tried to join a convoy of other vehicles going into the parliament grounds.
OUT OF THE BLUE Hunk of metal crashes through roof PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The owners of a furniture warehouse in Plymouth, Mass., want to know the origin of a chunk of metal that plunged through the roof. No one was hurt when the 6-inch, cylindrical piece of metal weighing about 5 pounds came through the roof Wednesday or Thursday. The chunk punched a small hole in the roof over a closet and scattered ceilingtile debris. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors say the piece of metal was broken at both ends and was not an airplane part. An FAA spokeswoman says the chunk likely came from a piece of heavy machinery, possibly a wood chipper. That still doesn't explain how it came crashing through the roof. Police are also stumped. TheownerofMichael'sFurniture Warehouse says someone could have been killed.
TEMPLE CITY, Calif. (AP) — As the hurricane-force winds that pummeled the West eased Friday, Diane Johnson stood knee high in leaves and branches, surveying a fallen tree trunk at eye level and trying to decide just how to begin the big cleanup. A near century-old eucalyptus tree toppled over in the middle of the night, crushing all three of the family’s cars, landing at the doorstep of their Southern California home and blocking any view from their windows. Trapped inside for hours, they were able to get out when the fire department cut them a small pathway. “I have no idea what to do,”she said. “I don’t know. I don’t know.” Like hundreds of thousands of people in Southern California on Friday, Johnson was without electricity. And just like Johnson, residents and crews struggled to clean up smashed trees, toppled power lines and debris-strewn roadways. Several cities in the region, the hardest hit from Wednesday night’s windstorms, were still in a state of emergency. Schools in Pasadena and more than a dozen others in the Los Angeles Unified School District remained closed Friday. California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said in a statement Friday
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KEITH CURO, of Pasadena, stops to look over the damage caused by a fallen tree at a Shell gas station on the corner of North San Gabriel Avenue and East Colorado Boulevard, Thursday in Pasadena, Calif. Some of the worst winds in years blasted through California overnight, sweeping through canyons, gusting up to 97 mph, and toppling trees and trucks while knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people. that schools closed because of wind damage would still receive state funding. In Temple City, the Los Angeles suburb where Johnson lives, a row of toppled power poles with wires attached blocked a street. The city’s main street remained a shuttered ghost town as cars inched past darkened stop lights and shop signs in Chinese. Seventy-five percent of the city remained without power. As residents in some parts were being advised to boil water or use bottled water, oth-
ers began tossing out the food in their increasingly pungent refrigerators. As many as 200 trees fell in the storms. As the night loomed, police increased patrols and the city handed out free flashlights. During the day, residents began cleaning up, filling trash bags with leaves and branches. Streets with older, larger trees suffered the worst damage as top-heavy trunks fell over. But many homes were spared, including that of Johnson’s next-door neighbor, Margaret Mushinskie.
The trimmed lawn at Mushinskie’s house was pristine because her husband won a years-long battle with the city to cut down the two eucalyptus trees in front of their home. “They need to come down,” she said, expressing concern for Johnson’s son who worked two jobs for his red sports car that now sat crushed under a pile of leaves. “Those poor people. He was so proud of his car. Bless his heart.” In the adjacent city of Arcadia, Aubreann Loving stood in the front yard of her home, watching one car after another turn onto her tiny cul-de-sac, unable to continue down a major cross street that had been blocked by a gigantic fallen tree. Another tree crashed into her backyard, demolishing the yard’s back wall. The 15-year-old high school sophomore was at home with her family in a house with no heat or light and a refrigerator filled with spoiling food after the city’s school district canceled classes at all 10 of its campuses for a second day. About 200,000 people in Southern California, more than 18,000 along California’s Central Coast and thousands more in Utah — where Thursday winds topped 100 mph — remained without electricity. Authorities said some areas might not have power restored until Sunday.
Renowned former Denver sheriff busted in sex-for-drugs case DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado lawman who was once named the nation’s sheriff of the year was charged Friday with drug and prostitution offenses after authorities said he offered methamphetamine to a man in exchange for sex. Patrick Sullivan Jr., 68, was being held on $500,000 bond in an isolation cell at a jail named
in his honor in suburban Denver. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said current or former law enforcement officials are usually kept from the general inmate population for their safety at the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Facility. Prosecutors charged Sullivan with felony distribution, possession of meth as well as a misde-
meanor charge of soliciting prostitution. Authorities say he offered methamphetamine in exchange for sex from a male acquaintance in a sting set up by officers with a drug task force. Sullivan also is charged with attempting to influence a public servant following a Sept. 20 report of an “old man” inside a home that the caller said he
CAIN as the grand opening of a new headquarters. It is the latest — and perhaps final — twist in a campaign saga that has taken the Georgia businessman from unknown longshot to surprise frontrunner to embattled tabloid subject. He arrived at his suburban Atlanta home on Friday afternoon to talk with his wife of 42 years, Gloria, about whether to press on after his campaign was rocked by multiple sexual harassment allegations and this week’s claim that he had a 13-year affair. He denies wrongdoing. It was their first face-to-face meeting since the allegation was made public.
From Page 1 As night fell, campaign aides who were optimistic earlier Friday that Cain would press on said privately they expected that he would exit the race. Earlier, in a speech in Rock Hill, S.C., Cain wouldn’t disclose whether he would drop out but told supporters to stay tuned. He said he would clarify the next steps of the campaign and assured backers the affair claim was “garbage.” But he also said he needed to consider what he would do with campaign donations already banked if he dropped out of the race. “Nobody’s going to make me make that prematurely,” Cain
told a crowd of about 100 people. “That’s all there is to it.” “My wife and family comes first. I’ve got to take that into consideration,” Cain added. “I don’t doubt the support that I have. Just look at the people who are here.” Cain had not seen his wife since Ginger White, 46, came forward and said she had a sexual affair with Cain that lasted more than a decade. He has said they were only friends but acknowledged that he helped pay her monthly bills and expenses. His wife, Cain said, did not know of the friendship with White. The former Godfather’s pizza executive said he is re-
JOBLESS percent. Obama, who faces a re-election vote in less than a year and a presidential campaign that will turn on the economy, seized on the decline to argue for expanding a cut in the tax that workers pay toward Social Security. The tax cut reaches 160 million Americans and will give most households $1,000 to $2,000 this year. It will expire Dec. 31 unless Congress acts. Republicans and Democrats have supported an extension but differ on how to pay for it. The Senate on Thursday defeated plans from both parties. Republicans had proposed paying for the cut by freezing the pay of federal workers through 2015. Democrats wanted to raise taxes on people making $1 million or more a year. “Now is not the time to slam the brakes on the recovery, right now it’s time to step on the gas,” Obama said Friday. Inside the unemployment report, one of the most closely watched indicators of the economy’s health, were signs of improvement for small businesses, which account for one of every two jobs in the private sector. The government uses a survey of mostly large companies and government agencies to determine how many jobs
wanted to leave. An incident report notes a man at the house reported Sullivan was getting three recovering addicts back into drugs. Sullivan told investigators he was helping them out as part of his work with a law enforcement and state drug rehab program. Officials have no record of Sullivan working for either.
assessing whether his presidential bid is still viable. But it was difficult to imagine a path forward with just a month until the lead-off Iowa caucuses. Polls suggest his popularity has taken a deep hit. A Des Moines Register poll released Friday showed Cain’s support plummeting, with backing from 8 percent of Republican caucusgoers in Iowa, down from 23 percent a month ago. Fundraising has also fallen off. He issued an email appeal to supporters on Friday asking for donations, in an attempt to gauge whether his financial support has dried up.
From Page 1 were added or lost each month. It uses a separate survey of households to determine the unemployment rate. The household survey picks up hiring by companies of all sizes, including small businesses and companies just getting off the ground. It also includes farm workers and the self-employed, who aren’t included in the survey of companies. The household survey has shown an average of 321,000 jobs created per month since July, compared with an average of 13,000 the first seven months of the year. When the economy is improving or slipping into recession, many economists say, the household survey does the better job of picking up the shift because it is more likely to detect small business hiring. “We might finally be seeing new business creation expand again, which is critical to the sustainability of the recovery,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, a financial services company. The National Federation of Independent Business, a small business group, said Friday that its own survey of small companies shows that more of them are planning to add workers than at any time since September 2008, when the financial crisis struck.
LogicBoost, a Washington, D.C., software consulting firm with 19 employees, has hired a sales worker and a marketing worker in the past three months and planned to post an opening for a software engineer Friday. “Business is going gangbusters,” CEO Jonathan Cogley said. “It would be great if the economy were stronger. I think we’d be growing even faster.” Outside Detroit, Grace Dersa opened the Frank Street Bakery this week with her husband. They took the $60,000 gamble after seeing signs that the local economy is improving. They, too, plan to add a worker soon. “When we go to a restaurant here, there’s a 30-minute to two-hour wait. Homes are selling in this area,” Dersa said. “People are spending.” Indeed, Americans dropped a record $52.4 billion over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Retail Federation, a trade group. A separate report from MasterCard found spending was up almost 9 percent from last year. The unemployment report was the latest encouraging indicator for the economy. Other reports this week have shown that factories are producing more, construction is growing,
and people are buying more cars. The accelerating debt crisis in Europe has loomed over the economy for months. An economic collapse there would hammer sales of American exports. And if the crisis causes banks to stop lending money, the world economy would suffer. But there are signs that Europe is moving toward a solution. Earlier this week, six central banks around the world made it easier for commercial banks overseas to borrow American dollars to do business. The coordinated action calmed financial markets and bought time for politicians to work something out. The leaders of Germany and France appear to be pushing for stronger rules to make sure European governments are responsible with their budgets, an approach designed to save the euro currency from collapse. European leaders meet next Friday for a crucial summit on the matter. In the United States, about 13.3 million people are counted as unemployed. Private employers added 140,000 jobs in November, while governments shed 20,000. Governments at all level have cut almost a half-million jobs this year.
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Sunday Afternoon • Shelby county Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Rifle Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 1 p.m. Program — one round at five different targets, pays three places. Points awarded to members for end-of-the-year trophy. Open to the public.
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 hosts Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Monday Evening • The New Bremen Public Library will host a family craft at 6 p.m. for parents and children. Registration required: call (419) 629-2158. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten from 6 to 6:30 p.m. • Minster Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Minster Historical Society Museum, 112 Fourth St., Minster. • Women of the Moose meets at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Russell Road. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Christian Center, 340 W. Russell Road. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen. • Anna Civic Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Anna Library. New members with new ideas always are welcome.
Tuesday Morning • The F.J. Stallo Memorial Library of Minster will host Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.
Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and care givers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361. • PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor board room of the Public Service Building on the OSU/Rhodes campus, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima. For information, call (419) 581-6065 or email pflag_lima@yahoo.com. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomroy Ave. • The New Bremen Public Library will hold Storytime at 6:30 p.m. All ages are invited to join in for stories, songs and more. • Asthma Awareness educational classes will be at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is not required and the class is free. For information, call (419) 394-3335, ext. 2004.
Can a memorable Christmas be made with a dollar and 87 cents? Getting caught up in the commercialism of Christmas, Della and Jim begin to lose sight of the true joy of gift giving and friendship. In this classic tale, based on the short story by O. Henry, the audience follows the young couple on their selfless journey to make each other’s holiday dreams come true. Gateway Arts Council will present ArtReach Touring Theatre’s “Gift of the Magi” at the Cameo Theatre in SidPhoto provided ney Dec 10 at 3 p.m. The ArtReach Touring DELLA PREPARES a gift for her husband, Jim, in a Theatre, from Cincinscene from “The Gift of the Magi.” Gateway Arts introduces young nati, Council presents the children’s show at the Cameo.
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Caring at Christmas to benefit Hospice Instead of mailing Christmas cards to friends and relatives, area residents may choose to donate the money they would have spent on cards and postage to “Caring at Christmas,” an annual program to raise money for charity. This is the 19th year for Caring at Christmas and Wilson Hospice has been chosen to receive the donations. “We are so honored to once again be the recipient of this year’s Caring at Christmas donation,” said JoAnn Scott, director of Wilson Hospice. “Wilson Hospice is a notfor-profit organization and with community support, we are able to help cover some of the costs for those patients with no means to pay for services and medications not covered by hospice patients’ insurance.” Recently, the Caring
at Christmas group visited with Wilson Hospice patient, Rosella “Sal” Wagner, of Minster. Wagner, along with her husband, the late Joe Wagner, owned/operated a very popular restaurant/summer resort located on Lake Loramie known as Slippery Sal’s. She shared many stories with the group. “Knowing that our cause aids in the care provided to this amazing woman is really what the Caring at Christmas program is all about,” said Sara Barhorst. “Over the years, we’ve been able to meet and help so many wonderful hospice patients and we can’t thank the community enough for their continual support.” The Caring at Christmas committee is made up of Shelby County residents Barhorst, Vicki
Fort Loramie offers holiday activities FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie Family Christmas will be Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s Hall. All activities are free. Participants can visit with Santa; make ornaments; watch Las Posadas, a Spanish and Mexican Christmas tradition where the children dress up as Joseph and Mary, travelers or animals and re-enact the travel to Bethlehem on the first Christmas; enjoy Christmas Cookies, punch and hot choco-
late; sing along or listen to music; make pinecone and peanut butter bird feeders; have pictures taken in the stable at Bethlehem; get faces painted; see the display of giving tree gifts; make Christmas cards for soldiers in Iraq; play games and make crafts. A handbell concert will begin at 3:30 p.m. A movie will be shown at the American Legion and the Historical Museum will be open with snacks and a train display.
Edwards and Holly Urbanc. Anyone who would like to donate to Caring at Christmas may do so by mailing a donation to Caring at Christmas, 696 Westover Drive, Sidney, OH 45365. Donations may also be made at any Chase Bank branch in Sidney. Make all checks payable to Wilson Hospice. Shortly before Christmas, a listing of the names of all donors to this fund will appear in the Sidney Daily News. In order for the donor’s name to be included in this year’s greeting, the donation must be received by December 10. For more information about donating to Wilson Memorial Hospital, call the Wilson Foundation at 498-5575. For information about Wilson Hospice, call 4989335.
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Free webinar Monday OMAHA, Neb. — Home Instead Senior Care will present a webinar for families of aging seniors Monday at 8 p.m. The webinar will teach people how to recognize the signs that a family member may need care at home. The Home for the Holidays web conference will last one hour and will be moderated by a representative from the Home Instead Senior Care network, hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA), and cosponsored by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). To register, go to www.caregiverstress.co m/familyeducation. The web conference will be moderated by Director of Strategic Alliances Mary Alexander
of Home Instead, Inc., Alexander is a family caregiver and a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). “It’s easy for busy family caregivers to overlook the subtle signs that a senior loved one assistance,” needs Alexander said. “But the holidays, when many return to their childhood homes, can highlight those red flags,” she noted. “Signs of potential trouble can be evident in a senior’s home — such as spoiled food in the refrigerator and piles of unpaid bills — or personal indicators such as episodes of confusion or dirty and unkempt clothing.” The web conference will feature information about countering senior resistance to assistance as well as resources that can help family caregivers.
SCHMIESING Nick and Tabatha Schmiesing, of Sidney, announce the birth of a son, Kellon Frederick Schmiesing, Nov. 11, 2011, at 7:42 a.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birthing Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. He was welcomed His mother is for- home by Kade, 7, and merly from Roscom- Korban, 5. His maternal grandmon, Mich.
parents are Mike and Carlotte Dodds, of Sidney. His paternal grandparents are Jerry and Cindy Schmiesing, of Sidney. His great-grandparents are Fred and Martha Kirk, of The Villages, Fla.; Mary Schmiesing, of Fort Loramie; and Myrtle Dodds. His sibling, Kolten, is deceased. His mother is the former Tabatha Dodds, of Jackson Center.
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Cards for soldiers Bonnie Banks, of Sidney, writes a holiday card, one of many that will go to U.S. military personnel for Christmas. Banks is a member of the Blue Star Military Support Group which wrote the cards Tuesday at the American Legion.
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BLACKFORD MINSTER — Dear Amber Hinman and Nathan Derek Blackford, of Minster, announce the birth of a son, Maison Derek Blackford, Sept. 28, 2011, at 4:43 p.m. in Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 inches long. He was welcomed home by his brothers, Treytin Wayne Blackford, 6, and Aydin Irvin Blackford, 4.
His maternal grandfather is Ronald Philip Ladouceur, of Roscommon, Mich. His paternal grandparents are Lori and Bruce Blackford, of Sidney. His great-grandparents are Helen and Robert Wise, of Sidney. His aunt and uncle are Misty and Jimmy Hamilton, of Sidney.
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Ohio said to offer $400M lure for Sears offices them, said Kimberly Freely, a spokeswoman for the company. Sears wants to have the question of its headquarters settled by the end of December, she said. Ohio Gov. John Kasich would not talk specifics about the state’s offer on Wednesday but instead joked that “we are somewhere between $0 and $400 million.” “We put the best package together we could. Do we have a shot? Yes, but I want to maintain my position that you don’t know,” Kasich told the Dispatch. “What I’m pleased about is, we’re pitching. We’re in the ball game.” A person familiar with the negotiations said in early October that the parent of the Sears and Kmart chains was looking at Columbus, Ohio, and Austin,
Texas, as possible new locations, if the company decides not to stay in the Chicago area. Sears has 6,200 employees at its headquarters. Illinois officials have been pushing a $250 million package of tax breaks for Sears and several other major businesses threatening to leave the state. The measure was dealt a setback Tuesday when it was rejected by the Illinois House, but legislative leaders said they hoped a deal could be reached in the coming days or weeks. The tax package would renew a $15 million income tax credit and a break on local property taxes for Sears. ——— Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.co m
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COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio has pitched $400 million in incentives to lure Sears’ corporate headquarters away from Illinois, far more than that state was preparing to offer to keep the retailer in suburban Chicago, a spokeswoman for Illinois’ governor told an Ohio newspaper. Ohio’s package is “basically about four times” what Illinois was considering putting on the table to keep Sears Holdings Corp. from leaving, said Brooke Anderson, press secretary to Gov. Pat Quinn. She told The Columbus Dispatch that Sears executives mentioned the $400 million figure during a recent Illinois House committee hearing. Sears has not confirmed anything about incentive offers and is not commenting on
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Council updated on soil clean-up MINSTER — Minster Village Council heard an update on the removal of contaminated soil from the Minster Oil site in the village, as well as updates on construction projects and when Santa will be arriving in the village. Don Harrod, village administrator, told council members that CTL Engineering has started the remediation process at the Minster Oil location. CTL and village employees removed contaminated soil from the area recently, which included soil from an area of approximately 40 feet by 70 feet. The dirt was taken to another location. A second underground storage tank was found on the Minster Oil property and was also removed. CTL employees applied an oxygen mixed chemical to the area before placing clean soil at the site. The chemical will help to breakdown any remaining petroleum. CTL has reinstalled monitoring wells that had been removed due to the Fourth Street con-
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struction project and they will continue to monitor to make sure all contamination from the Minster Oil site has been removed. ConBrumbaugh struction is continuing to install storm sewers as part of the Fourth Street project, construction Harrod said. They have installed sanitary and sewer manholes in the alley near the Minster Post Office. They plan to continue installing the storm sewer as long as weather permits. Harrod said that village employees have been replacing drives and sidewalks damaged during the canal project. They had been damaged by equipment. The Parks Department has winterized all of the parks in the village. Village employees have reseeded some of the ball diamonds and prepared them for next spring. Public Works employees will continue to pick up leaves in the village until Dec. 5, Harrod said. The Parks Department and FJ Stallo Li-
brary will welcome Santa Claus to Minster on Dec. 10. Santa will arrive at 12:30 p.m. in a fire truck at Minster Machine Centennial Park. Adults and children are welcome to come and have their photo taken with Santa at the park. They will also be able to help decorate the village’s Christmas tree in the gazebo and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. In addition, council members: • Approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing a mutual aid contract with Loramie Fire District. • Approved a resolution declaring Minster’s opposition to centralized tax collection in the state of Ohio. • Approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing a contract for income tax collections with the city of St. Marys. • Approved the first reading of a resolution authorizing a contract with Robert Kehoe to act as a Mayor’s Court Magistrate for the village.
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Exhibit features Santa CRIDERSVILLE — The Cridersville Historical Society will introduce a special exhibit today as part of the Christmas on Main Street Celebration in Cridersville. The museum will be filled with hundreds of likenesses of the North Pole’s most famous citizen — even a lifesize, mechanical version. This new exhibit will answer the question: How did the kindly St. Nicholas become a rolypoly, red-suited American Santa Claus? Thomas Nast, the
New Knoxville School NEW KNOXVILLE — New Knoxville School has released the names of students in grades 712 who have been named to the honor roll for the first grading period of the 2011-12 school year.
High honors (3.65-4.0 grade-point average) Seventh grade Jennifer Schwieterman, Kenzie Schroer, Celestina Boesche, Ashlyn Miller, Brianna Jurosic, Tristin Thompson, Shannon McCabe, Kayla Jaynes, Jake Blitch, Alyssa Moots, Courtney Piehl, Jadyn Lauth, Shayna Bierlein and Renee Schrolucke. Eighth grade Abigail Lageman, Rachel Hawkins, Marcus Nitschke, Serena Hostetter, Madison Lammers, Zachary Handlin, Emily Dimmick, Rachel Leffel
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and Ingrid Miller. Freshman Kalyn Schroer, Parker Stone, Moriah Dildine, Benjamin Magnelli, Andrew Arnett, Lewis Mackie and Madison Luck. Sophomore Hattie Greer, Clara Shroyer, Paige Lehman and Rebecca Newton. Junior Lydia Felty, Spencer Wolf and Rebekah Neuman. Senior Casey Hovey, Natalie Boyle, Lucas Leffel, Jesse Settlage, John Thompson, Haley Dillon, Donald Binkley, Gabrielle Kuck, Andrew Samuel, Shannon Fledderjohann and Sarah Mason.
Students visit Chattanooga, Atlanta MINSTER — On Nov. 18 the Minster High School FCCLA chapter traveled with four other FCCLA chapters, including Fort Loramie, to Chattanooga, Tenn., enroute to Atlanta for the national meeting. While in Chattanooga, the group toured Ruby Falls and followed a small opening in a cave to see waterfalls. They then drove to Atlanta to attend the 2011 National Cluster Meeting. While there, members learned to “Raise the
Bar” in everything they can from leadership to a career and going to college. The National Excutive Council presented programs on how to “Raise the Bar” and how to be a leader among families, careers and communities. Speakers were John Beede and Gerold Jones. Both addressed goals and personal power one has to choose how to live the life one wants. Also, at the meeting were workshops, including a “dance-a-thon” for
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BY KATHY LEESE MINSTER — The Minster Local Schools Board of Education heard about the success of the recent levy in November’s election and learned that Minster Schools earned a mark of distinction. Superintendent Brenda Boeke expressed her appreciation to the public for its support. “I want to officially thank the community for their passing of the permanent improvement renewal levy. We were one of 188 ballot issues across the state of Ohio. Our final results, although they remain unofficial, were 62 percent for the levy and 38 percent against. Many thanks to the committee who worked on promoting the levy,” Boeke said. Boeke also announced that not only was Minster Local Schools named as an Excellent with Distinction School by the Ohio Department of Education, but the school district is 13th in the state of Ohio for performance index. The performance index is based on individual student’s grades on all tested subjects in grades 3-8 on Ohio’s Achievement Assessments and on the Ohio Graduation Test for 10th graders. Boeke said, “We are very proud of our ranking as one of the best performing schools in Ohio. Our students and staff work hard and our parents and
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elaborate seaside village display with both model railroads and ships. “This year our model train display has expanded to more than 16 feet in length. It is always a favorite with the kids,” Myers said. The main museum gallery will also showcase a King Arthur’s Castle display. The Santa exhibit opening is scheduled for today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum will also be open on Sunday and Dec. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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19th century political cartoonist, is credited with creating the modern image of Santa Claus in the 1860s. The exhibit will include a variety of Nast’s Santa Claus images, including an original 1865 issue of Harper’s Weekly with a two-page Nast Santa collage. “If you love Santa Claus, you won’t want to miss this exhibit,” said historical society president Ned Myers. In addition, the museum will be featuring an
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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 Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It looks like yesterday was just the warm-up. Today people are arguing about politics, religion or issues in the media, or squabbling about travel plans. Run away! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Dissatisfaction with how something is shared has grown to the point of serious dissension with others today. Don’t blow your cool. Stay levelheaded in order to defend your own interests. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Difficulties with partners and close friends are strong today. Whatever was building up yesterday has now erupted. Try to be patient, because these are people you love, right?
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Postpone important discussions at work because co-workers are not cooperative today. People are looking for a fight. Keep your head down and your powder dry. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Be extra patient dealing with children today, because this is a quarrelsome day for everyone. Naturally, romance is in the toilet. (You just want peace.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Family squabbles are highly likely today. But it takes two to make a fight, doesn’t it? So if you decide to sit this one out, you might weather the storm because tomorrow is a better day. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Disputes with siblings and neighbors might take place today. I recommend you postpone these discussions until tomorrow, because everyone is happier then. Take the high road. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Squabbles about
Female athletes are good citizens DR. WALup is a part of LACE: My parthe reason, but ents are avid teens also feel readers of your invincible and column and do not fear the most of the time consequences of they agree 100 using addictive percent with substances. The advice. your Department of Many times our and ’Tween Health family will disHuman Servcuss your daily 12 & 20 ices conducted a Dr. Robert advice and survey on drug Wallace sometimes we and abuse “debate” on found that teens whether or not your ad- see less harm connected vice was excellent, very to using drugs than the good, average, below av- rest of the population. erage or terrible. My Each year, thousands parents have never of Americans die from given you a terrible, but abusing cocaine, but only I must admit that I’ve about half of the teens graded your answer ter- surveyed believe there’s rible twice. But that’s a great risk in using this not bad because our highly addictive drug. newspaper picked up And only 49 percent of your column about two the teens surveyed years ago. thought that smoking a But now the time has pack of cigarettes a day come when I need your would harm them, comadvice with an “excel- pared to two-thirds of lent” response. I’m 15 the general population and a good student. I saying they felt it would. also am on the junior Why is there such a varsity tennis team. This big percentage differmakes me feel very ence? Blame it on youthhappy. I love being on ful exuberance and the the team. My grand- “I’m going to live formother, who lives with ever” philosophy. That’s us, is trying to convince why the tobacco compamy parents that girls nies are able to attract should not participate in 3,000 new smokers athletics because it is every day. not “lady like.” Please inform my parents that playing sports is an asset and is, indeed, very much “lady-like.” — Nameless, Dallas, Texas NAMELESS: Several years ago Sassy Magazine did a survey on female high school athletes and found that they are 92 percent less likely to become a drug user, 80 percent less likely to be involved in sexual activity and three times more likely to graduate. Besides the benefits of regular exercise, which promotes good health, female athletes also, on the average, have higher grades than those girls who do not participate in athletics. Make sure your parents relay this information on to Grandmother. DR. WALLACE: Why do teens have such a high number of drug abusers? Also, why are teens so vulnerable to smoking and drinking? Is it because they want to act grown up? If so, they’re making a huge mistake. — Cindy, Dixon, Ill. CINDY: Acting grown
money and possessions will take place today, but not if you refuse to discuss these issues. Tomorrow and next week are far better days. Try to do something else. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You feel like you’re blocked — aggressively so — by others, no matter what you suggest. I think you’re right. This is why you should keep your suggestions to yourself, until tomorrow. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re doing a slow boil about something, and you feel you can’t complain. But this doesn’t mean that you aren’t angry. If you can keep quiet till tomorrow, all this might be resolved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Avoid conflict in group situations today, because you will accomplish nothing. People just want to yell and hear the sound of their own voice. Tomorrow is a better day. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Definitely avoid nasty discussions with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. Ironically, tomorrow and next week are much more harmonious. Wait until then. YOU BORN TODAY You’re energetic, gutsy and not afraid to be in somebody’s face. You do whatever it takes to get the job done. You’re a shrewd judge of character
and know exactly how to play others, to get what you want. You can totally commit yourself to your ideals or to a particular cause. A very social year awaits you that blesses all relationships. Enjoy! Birthdate of: Tyra Banks, supermodel/TV host; Jeff Bridges, actor; Jay-Z,rapper/entrepreneur. 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 Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) For some time now, some of you have been developing a crush on an authority figure or someone who is older or richer. Today this is obviously apparent! (Others are simply making a great impression on bosses.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re very excited about travel plans or perhaps something that has to do with higher education, medicine, the law, publishing and the media. It looks like something finally is going to go your way! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re starting to feel flush because the breaks are coming your way. Inheritances, gifts and fa-
vors from others can definitely improve your situation. Yes! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You welcome the support of close friends and partners. In all your contacts today, you see how much you care for these people. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Things are going more smoothly at work. It’s easy to get along with coworkers. In fact, a workrelated romance might begin now. Woo, woo! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Things are looking up! Vacation plans, as well as a cozier situation at home, make you feel happier about life today. (It’s about time.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’ll enjoy redecorating today or entertaining at home. It’s a lovely day to schmooze with others because all conversations will be lively and stimulating. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a good day for sales, business and commerce, plus thinking about moneymaking ideas. It also will please you to buy something beautiful for yourself or loved ones. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Get out and schmooze with others because you feel sociable and eager to make friends. In fact, you’re in the mood to party. Outdoor activities
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Quality Manager Norcold, Inc., recognized as the leader in refrigerator manufacturing for the RV, Marine and Truck markets, is currently accepting resumes for the key leadership role of Quality Manager at our Sidney, Ohio facility. This position will lead support staff in managing Norcold’s internal quality program, manage supplier performance, interface with customers, and participate in design and development activities. Qualified candidates must have: Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 7-10 yrs exp in a similar role and environment including at least 5 years of progressive management exp; and progressive and proven experience with ISO 9000, internal auditing; statistics and data analysis, capability studies, print reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, 401(K) and many others. For confidential consideration, forward resume in Word format with salary history and requirements to recruiter@norcold.com with Quality Manager in the Subject line. No phone calls please. Visit our website to learn more: www.norcold.com EOE
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Today is Saturday, Dec. 3, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 the 337th day 2011. There stronger andof more ambitious elSome of your personality will be ements are 28 days left in the year. aroused in theHighlight year ahead because of Today’s in Histhe actions you’ll be willing to take. tory: You’re likely to develop a more feasiDec. 1911, Italian course where3,your probabilities for bleOn successcomposer are heightened. film Nino Rota, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) —by It known for scoring works might become necessary for you to such directors as Federico that everyone in your make certain and the Luchino Fellini charge knows rules thatVisconti, have been laid downas forthe theirfirst own good. let as well twoDon’t “Godanything movies, be ignored. was born in father” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Milan. Don’t build impediments in your ferOn this date: tile imagination. You’ll find that once you a roll, several things that ■get Inon1810, British forces to be difficultfrom will actuyou thoughtMauritius captured the ally be relatively easy to do. French, who had renamed AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Be the nation southsureisland to give those whoseoff friendships of the doubt you treasure east Africa the “Ilebenefit de France.” on■ any they Illinois have to make. you Incalls 1818, wasIf addon’t, one of your pals might feel you mitted asthem. the 21st state. don’t trust ■ In (Feb. 1828, Andrew 20-March 20) Jack— AlPISCES though might get commercially son wasyouelected president of involved with an individual exthe United States who by isthe ceptionally tight-fisted and shrewd, as Electoral College. long as you’re not indifferent or naive, ■ In Oberlin College you’ll do 1833, OK. 21-April — Our inARIES Ohio(March — the first 19) truly comode of behaviorschool easily influences our educational of higher peers. If you nurture a long face, you’ll learning the United States not see tooinmany people smiling at — began holding you. Conversely, laugh,classes. and the world laughs you. George Gersh■ Inwith 1925, TAURUS (April 20-May The dewin’s Concerto in 20) F— had its mands placed on you by others could world premiere at New York’s be rather surprising, but instead of Carnegie with Gershletting themHall, upset you, you’ll thrive on them and piano. let them fuel your feelwin at the ings ■ ofInself-worth. 1947, the Tennessee GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Even Williams play not “Aask Streetcar though you might for it, you Named Desire” on could be the recipient opened of some excellent advice. The counsel you receive Broadway. will and con■ beInextremely 1967, helpful surgeons in structive. Cape Town, South Africa led CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Alby Dr. your Christiaan though companionsBarnard might be scattering theirthe efforts, your human focus will performed first be centered on some veryon meaningful heart transplant Louis objectives. You’ll use your powers of Washkansky, who lived concentration to knock ‘em out. 18 days the new The LEO with (July 23-Aug. 22)heart. — Because you’ll have worked out your plans well 20th Century Limited, the in advance, things should go smoothly famed luxury train, comfor you. You’ll have your goals and pleted its final run from New plans properly assigned, lessening any York tologistical Chicago. kind of problems. ■ In(Aug. 1979, 11 people were CRYPTOQUIP VIRGO 23-Sept. 22) — Because you’ll have your plans worked killed in a crush of fansout, at most joint endeavors should work out Cincinnati’s Riverfront Colirather well for you. Those with whom seum, where British you associate willthe want to followrock your group lead. The Who was performLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you dising. cuss withthousands your family or ■ in Indetail 1984, of those who are involved exactly what people died after cloud of your present plans are,a you should methyl gas esmeet with isocyanate not only their approval but their cooperation as well. caped from a pesticide plant SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)Carbide — This is operated by a Union not the time to be silent if you feel subsidiary insomething Bhopal, India. you’ve earned that the ■ In 1991, in powers-that-be mightradicals be unaware of. You shouldn’t want what you’ve acLebanon released American complishedAlann to be overlooked. hostage Steen, who’d COPYRIGHT 2011 United Feature been held captive nearly five Syndicate, Inc. years.
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100 years Dec. 3, 1911 City Engineer Walter R. Blake has completed a plat for a house numberWednesday Thursday Today Tonight Sunday Monday Tuesday LOCAL OUTLOOK ing for the city of Sidney. The plat is most complete in every detail and has been placed on file in the office of the city auPartly Partly 70% 80% Mostly Mostly Mostly ditor. According to the cloudy. cloudy. chance of chance of cloudy; cloudy; clear. system, as ordered by South South rain. rain. chance of 30% High: 35° city council, the entire at Fairlawn School, was winds winds 10High: 49° High: 41° rain, chance of Low: 21° house numbering system named winner of the anaround 10 15 mph. snow. snow. Low: 39° Low: 31° in existence in the city is nual Shelby County mph Low: 41° High: 39° High: 35° Winds pick up again and completely changed. Prince of Peace contest. High: 50° Low: 31° Low: 21° temperatures will be on the Every business house She was selected from upswing, too! and residence will have a among the seven contestH i g h s new number. The divid- ants who participated in both Sating line in the city is the finals held Sunday urday and Ohio Avenue and Poplar evening in the Sidney Sunday Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset Street. According to the Church of the Brethren. exare plat there are just an Her declamation was tipected to High Thursday.......................43 24 hours ending at 7 a.m..none Saturday’s sunset ......5:11 p.m. be near even 100 streets in the tled, “The Formula for Low Thursday .......................23 Month to date....................none Sunday’s sunrise .......7:43 a.m. 50 decity, including East Sid- Peace.” Year to date......................52.88 Sunday’s sunset.........5:11 p.m. grees. ––––– ney and the syndicate Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Rain chances also return on addition. Organization of a local Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high Sunday. branch chapter of the 75 years temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. National Association for Dec. 3, 1936 Without opposition at the Advancement of ColNational forecast the Democratic caucus ored People was comCity/Region Forecast highs for Saturday, Dec. 3 Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy held in Columbus today, pleted at a meeting held High | Low temps Forecast for Saturday, Dec. 3 Sidney Sunday. Fred Elsass, of Anna, in MICH. was re-elected clerk of Elected officers of the the House of Representa- Sidney chapter are: Cleveland Toledo 49° | 34° tives. His name was James P. Humphrey, 45° | 27° Harrison placed before the caucus president; Youngstown Brown, vice president; by Representative 49° | 25° Robert F. Kaser, of Sid- Mrs. Helen Bolden, secMansfield PA. Rebecca ney. Elsass is a former retary; 49° | 27° Humphrey, assistant sechouse member, having retary, and John King, served two terms from treasurer. Shelby County. Columbus Dayton 49° | 27° 50° | 31° 25 years ––––– Dec. 3, 1986 W.R. Joslin was reFronts Pressure Frank Faulder, a forelected president of the Cold Warm Stationary Low High Cincinnati 54° | 31° Shelby County Farm Bu- mer Jackson Center resreau at the annual meet- ident, has been named Portsmouth -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s ing of the organization 1986 Trooper of the Year 54° | 27° W.VA. held today in the K. of P. at the Bellefontaine Post KY. Hall. Other officers se- of the State Highway Pa© 2011 Wunderground.com Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice lected included: Earl trol. The selection of 41ThunderIce Flurries Cloudy Wintry Weather Stretches Across Central US storms Pence, vice president; year-old Faulder is in Partly A low pressure system moves over the Southern Plains and Carl Davidson, secretary recognition of outstandRain Showers Snow Cloudy creates a cold front that extends to the Great Lakes. This will and treasurer, and Oscar ing service throughout allow for widespread scattered rain and snow showers to develop Weather Underground • AP Kah, alternate to the the year, according to an from the Southern and Central Plains, through the Great Lakes. Ohio Farm Bureau Fed- announcement made by Weather Underground • AP AccuWeather.com forecast for daytime conditions, low/high temperatures eration annual meeting. Lt. Logan Chanay, post commander. ––––– ––––– Ben McCullough was Jackie Grillot and Edelected commander of the W.T. Amos Camp of ward Monnin are shown the Spanish War Veter- following their coronaans at its meeting last tion as homecoming steroids, testos- are 40 times greater than training — including DR. DEAR evening. Herman Albers queen and king at Rusterone (the main doses used for medical marathon running — will DONOHUE: I was elected senior vice sia Local High School. male hormone) purposes. Such doses can not damage your knees. am a 16-year-old David They received their Even if you have commander; copycats or just and often do alter personhigh-school stuMaxon, junior vice com- crowns from Paula Mon“ s t e r o i d s . ” ality, making the users arthritis, exercise can be a dent taking an mander; H.E. Kah, adjunin and Scot Bruns, last “Steroids” con- aggressive to the point of boon by keeping your anatomy and L.P. Kraft, year’s queen and king. fuses people be- being a danger to others. joints limber and by tant; physiology class. ––––– cause that word It’s called “roid rage.” Such strengthening leg mus- quartermaster; J.L. FraWe were recently These news items from includes medi- large quantities can harm cles. Strong leg muscles zier, O. of D.; Karl F. assigned a project in which we must To your cines like corti- the liver, promote growth protect the knees. All of Young, O. of G. and past issues of the Sidney sone and of the male breast and this has to be approved by Frank M. Hussey, chap- Daily News are compiled research health good prednisone, not possibly decrease testicle the person’s doctor. Swim- lain. concerns and by the Shelby County present both sides health what we’re talk- size. Girl users develop ming and walking are two Historical Society (49850 years of the issue. I am Dr. Paul G. ing about. Let’s acne, grow facial and exercises that win ap1653) as a public service Dec. 3, 1961 stick with ana- chest hair, deepen their proval. researching the to the community. Local Miss Cheryl ChrisDonohue Athletes suffer from man, daughter of Mr. history on the Internet! voices and decrease bolic steroids. effects of performAnabolic steroids pro- breast size. These sub- knee problems due to in- and Mrs. H.C. Chrisman, www.shelbycountyhisance-enhancing supplements on teenage mote muscle growth and stances are banned by juries. The problems did- R.R. 3, Sidney, a student tory.org athletes. I would appreci- muscle strength by stim- most athletic governing n’t come about from exercise. They came about ate your perspective. — ulating protein synthesis. bodies. Don’t use them. I would like to give you from trauma. Proteins are the basic J.Y. Can your dad name ANSWER: I start with units of muscles. Many more examples of things an apology, J.Y. This isn’t bodybuilders and other like creatine and caffeine. the “bad knee” problem he and his father have? If he going to get to you in time athletes have attained in- Write back, and I will. can, write me again. I for your class assignment. credible muscle size DEAR DR. DONO- might have to change my I wish you had included through the use of these your address in the letter. drugs. Risks of use to HUE: Will you settle a position. I would have mailed it to teenagers include the pre- family dispute? I am a jogDr. Donohue regrets mature closure of growth ger and run from three to you. Performance-enhanc- plates. Growth plates are 12 miles weekly. My that he is unable to aning supplements cover a sections of bone that are brother runs much more swer individual letters, Texas-sized assortment of cartilage. They allow often and is training for a but he will incorporate legal and illegal drugs, bones to elongate. Closure marathon. We are both in them in his column whenherbs, foods and tonics. of growth plates stops our early 40s. Our father ever possible. Readers may growth. Teens claims that his father had write him or request an Let’s start with male hor- bone mones and their chemi- haven’t reached the age bad knees, that he has order form of available cally altered relatives, when growth naturally bad knees and that we are health newsletters at P.O. playing with fire by run- Box 536475, Orlando, FL since the spotlight shines and completely stops. Furthermore, to reach ning because of the family 32853-6475. Readers may on them so brightly. These also order health newsletdrugs are called by many such gargantuan size, gene. Are we? — C.S. ANSWER: If you have ters from www.rbmanames: androgens, ana- users have to take doses bolic (growth-enhancing) of anabolic steroids that healthy knees, exercise mall.com. Sudoku puzzles also appear on the Sidney Daily News Web site at www.sidneydailynews.com.
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Hard-working girl disappointed by mother’s lack of gratitude D E A R compliments in return? — ABBY: I’m a 12NEVER THANKED IN year-old girl who OREGON has a problem DEAR NEVER with my mom. THANKED: No, you’re not Once a week we wrong. I don’t know anyone clean the house, of any age who doesn’t which is fairly crave positive reinforcelarge. ment. Dear Even when I Have you mentioned to do a good job on your mother how this Abby every room my makes you feel? Because if Abigail mom never says, you haven’t, you’re exVan Buren “Nice job,” “Good pressing your disappointwork,” or even a simple ment to the wrong person. “Thanks.” It hurts my feelings because I thank her for DEAR ABBY: I’m 15 and all the things she does for me. my parents have decided they Am I wrong to want or expect want to have another kid.
Shouldn’t parents talk to their other children about this? None of us were asked for our opinion — we were just informed. Mom has had health problems almost my entire life, so I had to grow up extremely fast. I watched her have a seizure while we were out shopping, and she was often in the hospital. I don’t want another child to go through this, too. When I say something I’m told I’m being selfish and rude. This new baby is already loved more because my dad hopes she will be better
than me. Am I wrong to feel this is unfair? — UNHAPPY TEEN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEAR UNHAPPY TEEN: Fairness may not enter into it at all. The reason you and your siblings were not asked for input about your mother having another child may be that the baby was as much a surprise to your parents as it is to all of you. Your complaining won’t improve the situation, which may be why you’ve been told you need an attitude adjustment.
You say you grew up extremely fast. Well, it’s time to accelerate the process even more. This isn’t a competition for your parents’ love. I’m sure they love all of you and they’d show it if you stopped being self-centered. Please give it some thought. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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1, 2 & 3 bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages. (937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com 1 BEDROOM, good for one person. Stove and refrigerator included. $275 month. (419)303-6280 1 BEDROOM, large, North end, ca, appliances, garage, lawn care. $395 deposit. (937)489-1222 1 BEDROOM, $350. Stove, tor. Water paid. Miami, Sidney. (937)726-5460
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113 EAST Water Street, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, appliances, no pets, $395 month. Call (937)498-8000. 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath. $375 per month. Metro accepted. (937)538-0647 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, half double, Court Street. Appliances, basement. Very clean, NO PETS. $435 plus utilities. (937)497-7200 2 BEDROOM apartments, 413/425 Fairview, Sidney, (by High School), stove, refrigerator, ca, w/d hookup, $450 monthly plus deposit (937)248-4000 2 BEDROOM, Botkins, ground-level. Stove, refrigerator included, electric heat, AC. No pets. $350, deposit (937)693-3752. 2 BEDROOM duplex, 1868 Shawnee Drive. Appliances, air, garage, lawncare provided. No pets, $575, (937)295-3325. 2 BEDROOM, on Collins, New updates, appliances, garage, A/C, washer/ dryer hook-up. $550 month. (419)629-3427 3 BEDROOM duplex, 2 baths, 2 car garage, all appliances including washer and dryer. 2471 Apache Drive. $695 + deposit. NO PETS, (937)726-0512. 3 BEDROOM in Sidney, upstairs, washer and dryer hook-up, $450. Call (937)658-3824 A1, Totally remodeled, 2 Bedroom Townhouse, 1.5 baths, air, washer/ dryer hook-up, quiet location, No pets $445 month. ( 9 3 7 ) 2 9 5 - 2 1 3 1 (937)295-3157
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FIREWOOD, $125 a core pick up, $150 a core delivered, $175 a core delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237 2-3 BEDROOM, $420 monthly, $400 deposit, metro accepted. 527 St. Marys Avenue, (937)492-8413, leave message. 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, garage, central air, new appliances, 12X20 building. No pets. 1527 Cedarbrook, $675 monthly plus deposit. (937)658-1329 3 BEDROOM house. Stove, refrigerator, washer/ dryer, dishwasher. Garage. 1121 Colonial. $600 month, no pets. (937)726-0273
FIREWOOD, $50 Truckload, delivered, split, seasoned hardwood, (937)596-6544 FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756. SEASONED FIREWOOD $165 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047
314 THOMPSON, 2 Story family size home, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, basement. Gas heat, CA, appliances furnished. $525 month. (937)441-1220
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, with Lighted bookcases, excellent condition, dark oak color, will deliver within Sidney, asking $1,000. Call (937)492-0494
317 EAST Shelby, 4 bedroom, $550. 728 CLINTON, 3 bedroom, garage, $575. 726 CLINTON, 3 bedroom, $525. 1017 MAPLE, small 2 bedroom, $350. 807 BROADWAY, 2 bedroom, $475. (937)492-0966.
POOL TABLE, Slate 44x88, oak pedestal legs, leather pockets, slate bed with accessories. $500. (937)339-0460 leave message and phone number.
524 OAK Street, Sidney, 3 bedroom, completely remodeled, basement. $575 plus deposit. (937)394-7117 607 NORTH Miami, 4 bedroom house, no pets, $575 month, deposit, (937)498-8000.
TELEVISION, 36" Toshiba, picture in picture. Includes stand. $200. (937)778-0906
CAT: 2 year old neutered, no spray, declawed, black and white male. Litter trained. Other cats available to indoor homes. (937)492-2563 Christmas and PUPPIES go together Malti-poms, Morkies, Pomeranians, Yorkie/Shihtzus, Chihuahua mix. Layaway now for best choice. Garwick's The Pet People (419)795-5711 ◆◆▲◆◆▲◆◆▲◆◆ KITTENS, 15 Weeks old & adult cats free to go homes or farms, (937)726-9490
HAVAMALT PUPPIES, Non shedding, hypo allergenic, designer puppies, beautiful colors, shots, family raised, 8 weeks old on December 23rd, taking deposits now, (937)526-3418
CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up. Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019
KITTEN, adorable! 10 weeks old, calico. Litter trained. Good with kids, & dogs, and very friendly. FREE TO GOOD HOME. (937)726-7940 KITTENS, gorgeous! 3 months old. Tabbies, long haired and short haired. Charcoal and silver stripes. Friendly and litter trained, $10 each. (937)473-2122 MALTESE 6 months to 3 years, males and females $175-450 with papers also Yorkshire Terriers $400-$500 males and females young adults. Teacup Partipoodle, female $375 and a male $250. Cash only. (937)332-1370
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MOTORCYCLES, 1982 Kawasaki KZ44-D, runs good, approx. 36,000 miles, $500. 1978 Suzuki GS750EC, parts only $100. (937)368-5009
2000 CHEVY S10 Extreme. Black, 130k miles. Fair condition. $3000 OBO. (937)538-0714 1999 DODGE F100 van, Half ton, very good running condition, $1300. (937)362-4769 2001 LINCOLN Towncar, all power, 80,500 miles, excellent condition, I am retiring from driving. $6500. No reasonable offer refused. (937)667-2616.
Wanted junk cars and trucks. Cash paid and free pick-up. Just call (937)732-5424 www.wantedjunkers.com
MINIATURE PINSCHER puppies, vet checked, first shots, tails docked, dew claws removed, ready for Christmas. $200 each. (937)418-6575 PIT BULLS. 3 blue nose Pit puppies. 2 grey females. 1 fawn (light tan male), blue eyes, 9 weeks old. UKC registered parents, shots, $500 OBO. (661)492-6625 moneyace99@yahoo.com
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18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861
1999 BUICK CENTURY COSTUME JEWELRY, old, one piece or full jewelry box. Clean out mom's or grandma's. Paying top dollar. (937)773-5653
AWESOME DEAL!!! Only 110,500 miles. 3100 motor. All electric. A/C. Runs great! Very clean inside and out. Good gas mileage. NICE CAR!! $4500. (937)726-5605
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1870 Fair Oaks - Attractively updated 3 bedroom ranch with beautifully expanded kitchen and counters with tile flooring plus all appliances for starters. Wood laminate flooring in living area. Newer interior doors and trim, updated bath. Added insulation and New Breaker box and more. QUICK POSSESSION. Call Carol @ 492-7463 or visit: www.CarolandJayne.com 2240882
3 BEDROOM, Troy, new appliances, CA, carpet, kitchen cabinets, washer/dryer hook-up. $650 month, deposit, water & trash included. No pets. Metro and LTO accepted. (937)335-4633
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Bobcat documented in northwest Ohio FINDLAY — A male bobcat was recently caught in a trap in Williams County, Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Although known to exist in Ohio’s more heavily wooded southern counties, this is the first verified report of a bobcat in northwest Ohio. Until now, all other reports have been unverifiable. According to the ODNR Division of Wildlife, bobcats were eliminated from the state in 1850 and have been making a recovery lately. Since 1970 there have
boring states as well. Trapping is regulated in Ohio by the ODNRDivision of Wildlife and is an important wildlife management tool. Properly set snares and foothold traps do not cause captured animals to die; rather, the traps merely restrain animals until the trapper arrives. Non-target species, such as bobcats, caught in snares and footholds can be released by knowledgeable personnel. Bobcats are Ohio’s smallest native wild cat. Male bobcats are usually between 32 and 37 inches long and average 28 pounds.
been 464 verified sightings, with most occurring since 2000. The Indiana counties of Steuben and DeKalb, which neighbor Williams County, have documented reports of bobcats. In addition, Michigan has trapping and hunting seasons for bobcats in the northern portions of the state, with lower densities in the southern portions. The Division of Wildlife believes that bobcats are moving in from neighboring states as their populations expand. Ohio’s southern bobcat populations have been genetically linked to neigh-
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Beginner’s luck? Kody Richard, 9, smiles while holding the 8-point buck he killed on the opening day of the youth gun hunt on Nov. 19. He is a third-grader at Minster Elementary School. His 4-year-old brother Kole also admires his big brother’s harvest. It was Kody’s first time out deer hunting and he killed the buck after just 30 minutes in the tree stand.
KILL LIST Loramie; Chad Sherman, Russia, doe, Logan; Tony Siegel, Fort Loramie, 9-point, Shelby; Ben Flynn Jr., Houston, 8-point, Loramie; JoshDidier, Versailles, doe, John West, Darke; Florida, 7-point, Loramie; Dave Brussell, Minster, 6-point, McLean; Dick Barhorst, Fort Loramie, doe, Cynthian; Kevin Luebke, Fort Loramie, 9-point Miami; Alex Smith, Anna, doe, Jackson; Dave Leist, Houston, 7point, Loramie; Daniel Sharrock, Sidney, 5point, Logan; Bob Ruhenkamp, Fort Loramie, doe, Cynthian; Dennis Gigandet, Fort Loramie, 8-point, Miami; Dave Toller Sr., Houston, doe, Cynthian; Chuck Boerger, Fort Loramie, 6point, McLean; Al
Puthoff, Houston, button buck, Cynthian. Youth hunt — Travis Simmons, Russia, 8point, Shelby; Tyler Siegel, Fort Loramie, 6point, Washington; Austin Siegel, Fort Loramie, button buck, Washington; Adam Siegel, Fort Loramie, doe, Washington; Logan Siegel, Fort Loramie, doe, Washington; Clayton Burnside, Fort Loramie, button buck, Orange; Isaac Grilliot, 6-point, Versailles, Darke; Chad Bockrath, St. Patrick’s, 16-point buck, Shelby; Ethan Bruns, Versailles, doe, Shelby; Jake Braun, Houston, 8-point, Shelby; Sam Dues, Minter, 4-point, Auglaize; Jayden Gehret, Houston, 8point, Shelby.
Trout-fishing opportunities await fishing enthusiasts son will be allowed to bring two adults (includes 16 and older) and three youths age 15 and younger (no more than six people total). Anglers 16 and older must hold a valid fishing license in order to participate in this event. Participation is determined by a computer-generated, random drawing, which is held in early February. The results of the drawing will be posted on the division’s website at wildohio.com . Applicants not chosen will not be notified. Special fishing rules will be in effect for this event to ensure that a quality fishing experience is maintained throughout the season.
This includes a no catchand-release rule; anglers keep all fish they catch. The daily bag limit will be five trout per angler.
Sharpspurs donate turkeys The Shelby County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Sharpspurs, recently donated 20 turkeys to Agape Distribution in Sidney. On the left is Steve Huecker and on the right is his wife Renee. They are the chairpersons. In the middle is Jeff McAtee, pantry coordinator of Agape.
Lottery drawing for youth hunt FINDLAY — A lottery card drawing will be held for youth muzzleloader deer hunts on January 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2012 in portions of the State Wildlife Refuge on the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Interested youth hunters, ages 17 and younger, may apply by mailing a 4 x 6 inch post card to the Wildlife District Two Office; 952 Lima Avenue; Findlay, OH 45840.
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Deer hunters this year are able to check in their deer online, and the Division of Wildlife said the names of those hunters are not available at this time. Following are hunters who have checked in deer at Meyer’s Garage in Newport during the gun season: Steinemann, John Minster, doe Augaize; Roy Selanders, Sidney, 8point, Salem; John Eilerman, Minster, 4-point, Cynthian; Anthony Flores, Sidney, 4-point, Logan Co.; Michael Swiss, Sidney, 8-point, Turtle Creek; Bill Paulus, Russia, 8-point, Loramie; Dan Ratliff, Sidney, 8-point, Washington; Betty Larger, Fort Loramie, 10-point, Cynthian; Ben Flinn, Houston, button buck,
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Trojans Third quarter dooms Jackets Lose on the road to Springboro in season opener reach finals ZANESFIELD — There was a lot to like about the performance of the Botkins Trojans in their season opener Friday night in high school boys basketball. The Trojans on Metook Geyer chanicsburg in the opening round of the Ben Logan Tip-Off Tournament, and came away with a 67-57 victory to advance to tonight’s championship game. The Trojans got off to a good start, finished strong, and had excellent balance in posting the victory over the Indians. “We never wavered,” said Botkins coach Brett Meyer. “We got in serious foul trouble. We had two guys foul out and two more with four. We were throwing band-aids out there to try to get through it. But we did what we needed at the end, and the scoring was very encouraging. The coaches were talking and we can’t remember the last time we scored 67 points in a game.” Botkins led 14-7 after a quarter and stretched the lead to 11 at one point on the strength of three consecutive 3-pointers. Mechanicsburg battled back to within six at the half and trailed by just four after three periods at 44-40. Then with about three minutes left in the contest, the Indians took a one-point lead over the Trojans. But Heath Geyer, a thorn in Mechanicsburg’s side allnight, drained one of his two threes to get the lead back for the Trojans, and they extended it with the help of a technical foul and an intentional foul on the Indians. When the game ended, Botkins had hit 70 percent from the line on 23-for-33. Geyer had a big night, even though he sat out much of the final period with four fouls. He went for 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds and added three assists. Ethan Zimpfer had 11 points and grabbed five rebounds, Josh Schwartz had 11 points, and Tyler Egbert finished with 10. Mechanicsburg (57) Bogan 1-2-5; C. Callicoat 6-3-18; March 3-1-8; Purk 6-2-17; Rousculp 02-2; N. Callicoat 0-2-2; Frost 2-1-5. Totals: 18-13-57. Botkins (67) Cisco 1-3-5; Zimpfer 3-2-11; Egbert 4-2-10; Hoying 0-4-4; Geyer 7-420; Schwartz 3-4-11; Barhorst 1-4-6. Totals: 19-23-67. Score by quarters: Mechanicsburg ...............7 22 40 57 Botkins..........................14 28 44 67 Three-pointers: Botkins 6 (Zimpfer 3, Geyer 2, Schwartz); Mechanicsburg 8 (Callicoat 3, Purk 3, March, Bogan). Records: Botkins 1-0, Mechanicsburg 0-1.
CA Eagles fall 40-26 DAYTON — Christian Academy didn’t get untracked offensively until the final period and by then,the margin was too big in a 40-26 loss to Dayton Temple Christian Friday in high school boys basketball. The Eagles trailed just 1610 at the half, but were outscored 13-4 in the third period. David Wilcox led the Eagles with 10 points.
but it was still just 35-28 at the half. Then came the third quarter, and when it was finally over, the Jackets had been outscored 30-7, leaving the score at 65-35 with one period to play. “We really played well in the first half, but it’s hard to sustain that against a team like Springboro,” said Sidney coach Greg Snyder. “We really did some good things in the first half, but their defense wore us down.” Sidney had two players in
double figures, led by Dez- effort. The kids really played mond Hudson with 14. Pre- hard.” Sidney (47) ston Heath added 10. Fox 1-0-3; Heath 4-0-10; D. HudSpringboro had four play- son 5-2-14; Manley 3-0-7; Roseners in double figures, led by 6- garten 1-0-3; Slonaker 1-0-2; White foot-11 Maverick Morgan with 4-0-8. Totals: 19-2-47. Springboro (84) 27 points. Delbridge 4-4-12; Kaiser 1-0-2; “We had some turnovers Mapes 3-0-8; Morgan 11-5-27; Murray early, but I thought we over- 7-0-14; Pfahl 5-3-15; Rigg 2-1-5. Tocame them,” Snyder added. tals: 33-13-84. Score by quarters: “We battled through that. But Sidney ...........................17 28 35 47 Springboro did a good job of Springboro ....................17 35 65 84 Three-pointers: Sidney 7 (Heath staying solid, and when we made mistakes, they took ad- 2, Hudson 2, Fox, Manley, Rosengarten); Springboro 5 (Pfahl 3, Mapes vantage of them, which is 2). what they really do well. But I Records: Sidney 0-1, Springboro couldn’t be happier with the 1-0.
HOUSTON’S ADAM Mullen tries to get around Treg Francis of Russia in County boys basketball action at Houston Friday
night in the season opener. Russia came away with a 66-56 victory over the Wildcats.
SPRINGBORO — A disastrous third quarter negated a strong first half by the Sidney Yellow Jackets and left them with an 84-47 defeat at the hands of Springboro in high school boys basketball action here Friday night. The Jackets, 0-1, will return to action Tuesday at home against Bellefontaine. The two teams were deadlocked at 17-17 after one period, but the Panthers began to take control after that. They outscored the Jackets 18-11 in the second period,
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Raiders get past Houston 66-56 HOUSTON — Russia answered every challenge thrown at it by the Houston Wildcats, and emerged with a 66-56 victory over the Wildcats in County boys basketball action here Friday night in the season opener. The Raiders, 1-0, return to action a week from tonight at home against the Minster Wildcats. Houston takes its 0-1 mark to Bradford tonight. The Raiders had to regroup early, falling behind 92 in the opening quarter. But a 14-1 run at that point gave them the lead, and they would not trail the rest of the night. “Russia moves the ball well, and they have the big kid (Brandon Wilson) inside,” said Houston coach John Willoughby. “But I was a little upset with our defense. We couldn’t contain on the outside, and I didn’t think that would be a problem.” The Raiders had a lethal inside-outside combination with the 6-foot-9 Wilson going for 19, and Treg Francis leading the Raiders with 21 points on the night. Russia held a 29-25 lead at the half and though the lead reached double figures in the third quarter, it was just 45-39 with one period to play.
Then in the final period, after a Francis 15-footer staked the Raiders to a 55-47 lead, Houston stormed back. Jesse Phlipot, a 6-5 sophomore who poured in 27 points for the Wildcats, hit a threepointer to make it 55-50 with 4:29 left, then Jacob Braun, another sophomore, hit two free throws to cut the lead to 55-52. But the Raiders were up to the challenge and didn’t allow the Wildcats to get any closer. Braun added 12 for Houston. Phlipot, meanwhile, was 10-for-13 from the line in scoring his 27. “I said in preseason he was our second most-improved player,” said Willoughby of Phlipot. “I thought he really stepped up and did an outstanding job.” Russia (66) Francis 7-6-21; Bremigan 2-2-8; Sherman 2-4-9; Schafer 1-0-2; Rittenhouse 1-0-3; Dues 0-1-1; Gariety 1-1-3; Wilson 9-1-19. Totals: 23-1566. Houston (56) Braun 3-4-12; Mullen 2-1-5; Clack 2-0-6; Phlipot 8-10-27; Curl 2-0-4; Phipps 0-2-2. Totals: 17-15-56. Score by quarters: Russia............................18 29 45 66 Houston.........................14 25 39 56 Three-pointers: Russia 5 (Bremigan 2, Rittenhouse, Francis, Sherman); Houston 5 (Braun 2, Clack 2, Phlipot). Records: Russia 1-0, Houston 01. Reserve score: Russia 52, Houston 41.
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RUSSIA’S AUSTIN Gariety (33) shoots while surrounded by Houston players, including Adam Mullen (left) and Ryan Curl (44) in action Friday at Houston.
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Browns’ Hillis Versailles grad Campbell outrunning earns two A-10 honors the drama and try to run down some walls.� The Browns need to establish the run to keep the Ravens from an all-out assault on quarterback Colt McCoy, whose most effective pass may be handing the ball to Hillis. Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur believes Hillis is ready to carry the same load as last week — and then some. “He handled a little more than I thought he would (last week) and then his body responded pretty well after the game,� Shurmur said after Friday’s practice. “He’ll be in there playing. In my mind he’s healthy, so we’ll just keep giving him the ball.� That’s fine with Hillis. “I’m starting to get back in the groove of things,� he said. While he was injured, Hillis, who also missed one game earlier this season with strep throat, struggled to stay positive. He was hurting on the inside and out, and the weeks of inactivity seemed to cause a rift between Hillis and his teammates, who grew tired of being asked about him not playing. He went from being a contributor to a distraction, prompting several of the team’s leaders to pull him aside and clear the air during a meeting. Browns tight end Benjamin Watson said Hillis’ relationship with his teammates wasn’t as strained as it appeared. “He never went anywhere,� Watson said. “The whole thing was a bigger deal on the outside than the inside. He’s been here every day. Even if a guy isn’t at practice they are still around, so it wasn’t as big a deal among us as it seemed to be. “It wasn’t MTV’s Celebrity Intervention or anything.� Still, there was an uneasy tension that seems to have disappeared. On Thursday, Hillis, at the suggestion of offensive tackle Tony Pashos, wore a Ron Paul bumper sticker on his baseball cap and a Ron Paul button and sticker on his Tshirt during his interviews. Pashos is a supporter of the presidential hopeful. What remains to be seen is if Hillis has a future in Cleveland beyond the next five games. He wanted a new contract from the Browns, who broke off negotiations and may be willing to let him leave as a free agent. Hillis could change their minds. “We’ve got five more games,� Hillis said. “I have to get ready to produce and help this team win and that’s my sole focus. This is where I want to be. I love Cleveland. I know there’s been some questions there, but I’ve always been a Clevelander in my heart. I enjoy this place and I enjoy this team and I hope to be here.� Notes: RB Montario Hardesty said he’s ready to play after missing four games with a calf injury. Hardesty looked good during the portion of practice open to media members. ... Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Jayme Mitchell will start at right defensive end. Mitchell missed last week’s game with an ankle injury and had lost his starting job to Emmanuel Stephens, who is out for the season
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against Saginaw Valley. Lake Superior State is 5-3 on the season, and all three losses have come in overtime. Kelli Barhorst, Anna Barhorst and her Ohio State teammates won in first-round action in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, beating Middle Tennessee State. She had six kills, four blocks and four digs in the win, and in her previous game against Michigan, she finished with 10 kills. Megan Fogt, Anna Fogt is contributing well as a freshman in womens basketball at Hillsdale in Michigan. In three games this week, she had four points, four rebounds and two assists against Northwest Missouri State, eight
points and five rebounds against Hawaii Pacific and six points and nine rebounds against Cedarville. Brad Piehl, New Knoxville Piehl had 14 points and four rebounds, and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the line for Findlay in action against IllinoisSpringfield. Scott Schnelle, New Bremen Schnelle had 11 points and six rebounds, and was 6-for-8 from the field in a 63-60 win over Hanover. Nicole Wright, New Knoxville Wright recently completed her senior season volleyball at in Duquesne, and capped off her career by being named to the All Atlantic-10 Academic Team. Kim Replogle, Houston Replogle had 10 points and seven rebounds for Wittenberg in a game against Earlham this week. Justine Raterman, Versailles Raterman poured in 20 points and added four rebounds for Dayton in a win over Buffalo this week.
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NFL Preview Capsule: Ravens at Browns The Associated Press BALTIMORE (8-3) At CLEVELAND (4-7) Sunday, 4 p.m., CBS SERIES RECORD — Ravens leads 17-7 LAST MEETING — Ravens beat Browns 20-10, Dec. 26, 2010 LAST WEEK — Ravens beat 49ers 16-6; Browns lost to Bengals 23-20 RAVENS OFFENSE — OVERALL (17), RUSH (26), PASS (13) RAVENS DEFENSE — OVERALL (3), RUSH (3), PASS (5) BROWNS OFFENSE — OVERALL (28), RUSH (29), PASS (24) BROWNS DEFENSE — OVERALL (6), RUSH (29), PASS (1) STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Ravens must avoid letdown to keep pace with Pittsburgh atop AFC North. ... Ravens have won six straight over Browns. ... Ravens lead NFL with 38 sacks — tied franchise record with nine in previous game against San Francisco. Ravens had 27 sacks in 2010. ... DE Terrell Suggs has nine sacks this season. He has 12 in career vs. Browns, most by opponent against Cleveland franchise. ... Ravens only team not to allow any points on opponents' opening drive this season. ... Ravens defense allowing league-low 3.4 yards per rushing attempt. ... 12-time Pro Bowl LB Ray Lewis expected back after missing two games with toe injury. ... Ravens QB Joe Flacco and Hall of Famer Warren Moon are only QBs to start first 60 games of career. ... Flacco tied with Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers for most road wins (19) since 2008. ... Browns have lost four of five. ... QB Colt McCoy had three INTs in matchup against Ravens last season. ... McCoy has lost first six games in career against AFC North foes. ... K Phil Dawson needs one more field goal over 50 yards to tie NFL record held by Morten Andersen with eight in one season. ... WR Greg Little has teamhigh 47 receptions, leading all NFL rookies. ... CB Joe Haden is second in league with 16 pass breakups.
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Peyton Hillis’ dramatic season has taken another sudden turn — in a positive direction. And the final act could be fascinating. Hillis O n e week into his return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for five games, the Browns running back appears to have finally outrun weeks of injury, controversy, rumor and hearsay. Hillis is playing football and enjoying every second. “Most definitely,� he said. “I’m having fun. I’m enjoying myself being here and I’m enjoying my teammates. And I’m just going out there looking for a win, looking for what I can do to help the team win.� Hillis was about to begin an interview session this week with a group of reporters in the locker room when he was asked if a clip-on microphone could be attached to his shirt. “Why not?� Hillis said. “You’ve pinned everything else on me this year.� At least the Madden cover boy kept his sense of humor. For a while, he lost about everything else. But he’s back just in time for the Browns, who face a daunting December schedule with two games apiece against Baltimore and Pittsburgh, tyrants of the AFC North. Hillis returned last week for his first game since Oct. 16 and rushed for 65 yards on 19 carries in Cleveland’s 23-20 loss to Cincinnati. With Hillis back, the Browns were able to run the ball effectively while building a 10-point lead in the third quarter before the Bengals rallied. For the first time this season, Hillis ran with the same rhino-in-shoulder pads authority he displayed in 2010, when he powered to nearly 1,200 yards, scored 11 touchdowns and became a Cleveland cult hero. Hillis said he was initially tentative because of his injury. “Because you’re coming off a short turn there, you’re worried about hurting yourself,� he said. “You went out there, just went through the motions a little bit, but then you start to feel good. The rest of the game you got excited and you’re happy and took it from there on out.� Hillis hit the hole hard and moved the pile. He can’t hold anything back Sunday when the Browns (4-7) host the Ravens (8-3), who come in well-rested. Many backs would buckle at the thought of bashing into Baltimore’s intimidating front seven, but Hillis isn’t one of them. He had his breakout against the Ravens last season, gaining 144 yards and earning the respect of Baltimore defenders, who haven’t given up that many yards to a back since. “He is a really aggressive runner,� Ravens end Terrell Suggs said. “Everybody knows he is Peyton Hillis; he has the Madden cover. He likes to have good games against good defenses. I expect for the juggernaut to be up in there
Versailles graduate Megan Campbell earned a couple of awards this week for her volleyball play at the University of Dayton. She was named first team All-Atlantic 10 Conference after averaging 2.94 kills per game and 1.42 blocks. In addition, she was also named to the All A10 Academic team. Campbell and her UD teammates saw their season come to an end in a five-game loss to Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. She had nine kills and seven blocks. And in the regular season finale against Notre Dame, she had seven kills and four blocks. She finished the season with 323 kills, and led the Lady Flyers with 160 total blocks. Devon Langhorst, Sidney Langhorst was also named to the All Atlantic-10 Academic team. He was a co-captain of the Dayton Flyer football team and named first-team all-conference for the second year in a row recently. The student-athlete must be a starter or important re-
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COMMUNITY LANES HONOR ROLL Bowling Honor Roll Community Lanes, Minster MEN Week High game Jerry Keller ..................................280 Marc Layman...............................279 Larry Albers .................................247 Keith Romie .................................246 Dan Braun....................................246 Chad Berning...............................245 Mike Lammers.............................244 High series Jerry Keller ..................................656 Chad Berning...............................641 Jeff Hoelscher ..............................630 Marc Layman...............................626 Brian Schmiesing ........................621 Dan Braun....................................620 Season to date High game Nick Sherman ..............................296 Tim Baumer .................................290 Leroy Baker .................................289 Jerry Keller ..........................280, 278 Marc Layman...............................279 Steve Collins ................................279 Bob Theis......................................279
High series Tim Baumer .................................747 Jerry Keller ..................................745 Steve Collins ................................737 Chad Berning...............................736 Nick Sherman ..............................734 George Holland ............................722 Scot Hogenkamp ..........................720 Tom Moots....................................717 High average Nick Sherman ..............................207 Jeff Hoelscher ..............................205 Wills Arling ..................................204 Steve Collins ................................203 Chad Berning...............................203 Jerry Keller ..................................202 Johnny Inskeep............................201 Dave Bollenbacher.......................199 WOMEN High game Patti Steiner.................................196 Mary Meyer..................................191 Karen Conradi .............................190 Yvonne Garman...........................187 Lil Siegrist ...................................184 Anne Meyer..................................183 Marge Heuker..............................183 High series Lil Siegrist ...................................523 Patti Steiner.................................516
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BEL MAR HONOR ROLL Bel-Mar Lanes Honor Roll Sidney MEN High game Dave Fogt.......................300 Joe Green.......................300 Bob Elsner .....................300 Josh Ludwig ..................299 Dan Swiger....................290 Nathan McBride ...........288 Tim Hutchinson ............280 Tom Johnston ................280 High series Joe Green.......................799 Dan Swiger....................785 Josh Ludwig ..................784 Bob Elsner .....................782 Curt Joyce......................758 Fred Mertz.....................746 Tim Hutchinson ............745 DJ Johnson....................743 High average Joe Green.......................237 Josh Ludwig ..................231 Bob Elsner .....................224 Dan Swiger....................224 Curt Joyce......................216 Mike Knoop ...................215 Galen Collier .................213 Tim Hutchinson ............212 WOMEN High game Haley VanHorn .............279 Angie Mentges ..............278 Megan Coffield ..............277 Donna Gold....................251 Heather Dresback.........246 Jackie Maurer ...............244 Brenda Schulze .............236 Casssie Latimer ............235 Gerri Waldroop..............235 Kandy Osborne .............235 High series Haley VanHorn ............721 Angie Mentges .............681 Cassie Latimer.............649
Jackie Maurer ..............630 Gerri Waldroop.............600 Joy Cippolloni...............598 Megan Coffield .............590 Sarah Allen ..................587 Teresa McGrath ...........587 High average Angie Mentges .............195 Jackie Maurer ..............188 Cassie Latimer.............177 Sarah Allen ..................175 Donna Gold ..................174 Teresa McGrath ...........173 Haley VanHorn ............171 Joy Cippoloni................167 Anna DeMarcus ...........167 SENIOR MEN High game Jerry Smith ..................255 Mark Deam ..................252 Ralph Abbott ................248 Bob Kritzer...................238 Richard Reading ..........237 Dick Tennery ................236 Bill Johnson .................235 Tom Hill........................228 High series Ralph Abbott ................640 Mark Deam ..................631 Dick Tennery ................631 Tom Hill........................626 Willie Metz ...................610 Bill Johnson .................606 Jerry Smith ..................602 Dick Bodenmiller .........600 High average Tom Hill........................181 Ralph Abbott ................180 Dick Tennery ................179 Bill Johnson .................177 Willie Metz ...................172 Jim Risk .......................172 Richard Reading ..........170 Fred Bodenmiller .........165 SENIOR WOMEN High game Linda Limbert ..............234
Rose Ann Chaffins .......223 Jan Bensman ...............216 Sue Dougherty .............205 Lois Metz ......................201 Mary Lou Wright .........196 Ruth Granger ...............194 Gloria Manger..............189 High series Rose Ann Chaffins .......558 Linda Limbert ..............517 Sue Dougherty .............510 Jan Bensman ...............491 Lois Metz ......................486 Mary Lou Wright .........484 Diane Fleckenstein ......482 Gloria Manger..............473 High average Rose Ann Chaffins .......159 Jan Bensman ...............147 Linda Rumpff ...............146 Lea Muhlenkamp.........144 Sue Dougherty .............142 Lois Metz ......................142 Katie Helmlinger .........139 Gail Fogt.......................139 BOYS High game Trent Knoop .................300 Jacob Blankenship.......251 Jac Beatty.....................243 Kegan Latimer .............236 Luke Goubeaux ............235 Michael Barber ............223 Cameron DeMoss .........214 Zach Shiflett.................214 Kyle Lloyd ....................214 High series Trent Knoop .................743 Jacob Blankenship.......655 Kegan Latimer .............593 Michael Barber ............580 Luke Goubeaux ............559 Josh Abbott...................557 Kyle Lloyd ....................555 Cameron DeMoss .........536 High average Trent Knoop .................219 Kegan Latimer .............183
Jacob Blankenship.......183 Luke Goubeaux ............174 Michael Barber ............173 Josh Abbott...................161 Cameron DeMoss .........160 Sean Holthaus..............159 GIRLS High game Bethany Pellman .........266 Shelbie Anderson .........244 Ally Kittle.....................209 Michelle Abbott ............223 Holli James ..................185 Tiffany Kies..................184 Autumn Emrick ...........169 Jenna Green .................161 High series Bethany Pellman .........675 Shelbie Anderson .........581 Michelle Abbott ............557 Holli James ..................502 Ally Kittle.....................484 Tiffany Kies..................477 Austin Emrick..............429 Morgan Carey ..............421 High average Bethany Pellman .........183 Shelbie Anderson .........177 Michelle Abbott ............165 Tiffany Kies..................150 Holli James ..................141 Ally Kittle.....................137 Morgan Carey ..............123 Jenna Beatty ................123
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McNabb goes unclaimed MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan McNabb is a free agent after the 13-year veteran was unclaimed by the waiver deadline Friday afternoon. The Minnesota Vikings granted McNabb's request to be cut on Thursday, ending a disappointing 11-week run in purple. McNabb was 1-5 as a starter in Minnesota before the Vikings benched him for rookie Christian Ponder. McNabb asked for his release in McNabb hopes that he could catch on with a team that would give him a chance to play in the final five weeks. His hometown Chicago Bears were one possibility. The Bears lost starter Jay Cutler to a broken thumb two weeks ago, but have decided to stick with Caleb Hanie as the starter in hopes that he can keep the team in playoff contention while Cutler recovers.
Magic joins bid for Lakers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and former part-owner said Friday he's partnering with former Atlanta Braves executive Stan Kasten and wealthy investor Mark Walter to join the auction for the team, which will be sold by Frank McCourt. Johnson sold his equity stake in the Magic Lakers in October 2010. The former point guard became a successful businessman after his career ended, and was widely rumored to be looking for a larger ownership stake in another pro sports franchise after parting amicably with the Lakers. Kasten is the former president of the Braves and the Washington Nationals, while Walter is the CEO of a global financial services firm.
Two players die in crash JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Two Missouri Southern football players were killed early Friday in an automobile accident that also injured two other students, the university said. Michael McCrimmons and Diondre Johnson, both 19-year-old freshmen from Springfield, Mo., died early Friday morning, the school said in a statement. The victims and two other students were in a vehicle that ran off Interstate 44 about two miles east of Sarcoxie early Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The patrol said Johnson died after being thrown from the vehicle, and that a tractor-trailer truck then hit the students' vehicle, killing McCrimmons.
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Coldwater denied D-V title MASSILLON, Ohio (AP) — Christian Hauber shook off an ankle injury and Damon Washington eluded defenders with breakaway speed to lead Kirtland to its first Ohio Division V football championship, beating Coldwater 28-7 on Friday. “When it sinks in, we’ll appreciate it,” said senior linebacker Jake Finkler, a key performer on the Hornets’ stifling defense that limited opponents to 6.5 points a game and had five shutouts overall. Kirtland (15-0) out-
gained tournamenttested Coldwater (11-4) on the ground, logging 410 yards compared with Coldwater’s 73. They outscored opponents overall 586-98 this year. Hauber twice scored on 6-yard runs and had 196 yards on 30 carries. Washington had 147 yards on 18 attempts, including TD runs of 7 and 81 yards. “I just saw the hole, hit it, and went from there,” Washington said of his scamper down the left sideline with 4:10 to play.
Hauber left briefly after injuring his left ankle in the second quarter but came back to play on both offense and defense. The senior is an all-state first team performer on offense and was named defensive player of the year in the division by The Associated Press for his play at linebacker. For the third year in a row, Coldwater was denied victory in the championship game. The Cavaliers won titles in 2005 and 2007 and have been runner-up five times overall.
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MINSTER, OH 45865 (419) 628-3045
2237908
AP Photo/Amy Sancetta
www.prenger.com SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS
honda.com MULTI-PURPOSE
UTILITY VEHICLES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, BE RESPONSIBLE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, AND KEEP THE SIDE NETS AND DOORS CLOSED. AVOID EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, AND BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL MUV DRIVERS SHOULD WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO “MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES: A GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION” AND READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. NEVER DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ON PUBLIC ROADS OR WITH MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER. BIG RED IS ONLY FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. DRIVER AND PASSENGER MUST BE TALL ENOUGH FOR SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND TO BRACE THEMSELVES WITH BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR. PASSENGER MUST BE ABLE TO GRASP THE HAND HOLD WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN DRIVING.*1.99% Fixed APR financing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $28.64 for each $1,000 financed. Offer good on all new and unregistered Big Red models. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Offer ends 12/31/11. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. Big Red® is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (11/11) 12-1117
Sidney Daily News, Saturday, December 3, 2011
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