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December 14, 2011

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NTSB seeks ban on chatting while driving WASHINGTON (AP) — Texting, emailing or chatting on a cellphone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total bans except for emergencies. Inspired by recent deadly

crashes — including one in which a teenager sent or received 11 text messages in 11 minutes before an accident — the recommendation would apply even to hands-free devices, a much stricter rule than any current state law. The unanimous recommendation by the five-member

National Transportation Safety Board would make an exception for devices deemed to aid driver safety such as GPS navigation systems A group representing state highway safety offices called the recommendation “a gamechanger.” “States aren’t ready to sup-

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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Pages 2-3 today: • Adrian R. Settlage • Irma G. Warnecke • Iva L. Russell • Byron Herbert “Barney” Roll • Thomas “Kent” Gagle • Eva-Marie Shelia (Klenk) Asher • Curtis M. Wright Sr. • Esther Kiesewetter Davis • Joyce Simon

INDEX Business ...............................9 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................14-15 Comics................................12 Fort Loramie........................10 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................11 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries ..........................2-3 Sports............................17-20 State news ............................8 ’Tween 12 and 20 ...............10 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....13

TODAY’S THOUGHT “The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be.” — Paul Valery, French philosopher (1871-1945) For more on today in history, turn to Page 12.

CLEVELAND (AP) — There were no slot machines in sight, but the leadership of Ohio’s first casino offered good odds Tuesday that it will meet its deadline to open by late March. “We’ve been working very hard in trying to get caught up to speed and get this casino to be the first casino open in the state of Ohio,” said Nate Forbes, who is directing casino design and architecture for Rock Gaming, partwith Caesars For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg ners Entertainment. DEFENDANT DEVIN Napier stands with his public defender Bill Zimmerman Jr. during his arThere are two 10-hour conraignement Monday in Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Sitting down to the right is shifts working on struction Shelby County Prosecutor Ralph Bauer. the renovation, with nearly 700 people at work in all. When finished, the casino will have 2,011 slot machines, 63 table games and a 30-table poker room. The site was opened for an invitation-only media tour as workers continued to hammer, Co-defendants Nathan Ansaw and assemble wiring, vendrew Cloud DeMarcus and tilation and ceiling fixtures in Devin S. Napier faced arraignthe former Higbee department in Shelby County Comment store, which will be the mon Pleas Court Monday, with initial phase of the casino. Judge James F. Stevenson setA second, new-construction ting bond for each at $100,000 phase will be built later. and ordering no contact with Unlike the second phase, their alleged victim. the Higbee building — feaDeMarcus and Napier are tured prominently in the 1983 charged in connection with the film “A Christmas Story” — Nov. 18 robbery of Gas Amerwill offer customers a sense of ica. history, said Jeff Cohen, who DeMarcus, 24, 816 St. leads casino construction for Marys Ave., Apt. G, is charged Rock Gaming. with aggravated robbery, a “If you come in here, if first-degree felony, for alyou’ve seen the movie, if you legedly attempting the theft saw what this looked like the while brandishing a firearm, day that it opened, there’s and attempted murder, a firstgoing to be a lot of memories SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg degree felony, for pointing the in this place that you’ll be able firearm at Michael Lescowitch, DEFENDANT NATHAN Demarcus walks out of Shelby County See CASINO/Page 8 See BOND/Page 11 Common Pleas Court following his arraignement Monday.

Bond set for robbery suspects at arraignment

Friday proclaimed Michael L. Smith Day

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port a total ban yet, but this may start the discussion,” Adkins, a Jonathan spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association, said. NTSB chairman Deborah Hersman acknowledged the recommendation would be unSee BAN/Page 5

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11 days until Christmas Santa and Frosty the Snowman, along with their friends the penguins, wave to people passing by their home at the intersection of Marilyn Drive and Park Street. The group knows there’s only 11 days until Christmas.

Friday has been proclaimed Michael L. Smith Day in the city of Sidney. M a y o r M i c h a e l Barhorst said the day will be held to honor Smith, who has been law director for the city for 19 Smith years. Smith is retiring at the end of the year. “I never thought this day

would come,” said Smith. “It’s been 19 years and it seems like yesterday.” Smith said he has been law director for 24 different council members, including current member Thomas Miller who was on council when Smith was appointed in 1992. A resident of Sidney since 1972, Smith said the city has become his “adopted hometown.” “I appreciate being able to live and work with one-year contracts,” said Smith. “I never thought I’d do this work for 19 years.” See SMITH/Page 11

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Adrian R. Settlage NEW KNOXVILLE — Adrian R. Settlage, 89, of 11780 State Route 29, died suddenly at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born June 27, 1922, on the farm where he currently resided, the son of William and Ida (Wellman) Settlage. He married Martha Maneke on March 6, 1948, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived his seven children, Patricia (Richard) Isbell, of Magnolia, Texas, Linda (Mike) Forrest, of Westerville, Janice (Chris) Speckman, of New Knoxville, John A. Settlage, of New Knoxville, Lois (James) Harrod, of New Knoxville, Christine (Harry) Gabel, of New Knoxville, and Matthew (Christine) Settlage, of St. Marys; and by 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; by one brother, Rufus Settlage; and a sister, Ruth Bambauer. Adrian was a 1940 of New graduate Knoxville High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1942-1945 with the 8th and 9th Air Force in the European Theater, and saw duty in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France, Belgium and Germany.

He was a retired farmer and also retired from Hoge Lumber Company in New Knoxville. He later worked at Vanderhorst Wholesale in St. Marys. He was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where he had served for many years as a Sunday School teacher; served as elder, deacon and Sunday School Superintendent of the church. He loved fishing and gardening. He was a member of American Legion Post 444, New Knoxville. Funeral rites will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, the Rev. Chuck Moeller, officiant. Burial, with full military rites performed by Post 444, will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, in the newly constructed Ministry Center of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where memorial donations may be made to either the First United Church of Christ or the New Knoxville Historical Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville. Condolences may be sent to the family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.

Additional obituaries appear on Page 3 Spelling bees planned Students in Sidney City Schools have already begun to held spelling bees in anticipation of the Sidney Citywide Spelling Bee. Buildings in grades K through 8 are holding these events throughout the month of December. Winners from each building level spelling bee qualify to move on to the Citywide Spelling Bee, which will be held in January at Sidney Middle School. Longfellow Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School held their spelling bees

on Dec. 9 The following is the schedule for the other spelling bees in Sidney: Dec. 15, Sidney Middle School. Dec. 16, Whittier Elementary School. Dec. 19, Emerson Elementary School. The Sidney Citywide Spelling Bee will take place at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Sidney Middle School in Room 303. Approximately 11 students will compete, representing each of the Sidney City Schools, Christian Academy School and Holy Angels School.

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Police log SUNDAY -3:57 p.m.: arrest. Sidney police responded to 1100 block of Hill Top Avenue on a report that some juveniles were assaulted with Airsoft BB guns. Police arrested Neil Mallow, 18, of Lakeview and a 15-year-old juvenile. -8:02 a.m.: disorderly conduct. Police responded to a report of a man down and unresponsive on the 2300 block of Collins Avenue and arrested William A. McAnally, 49, 2325 Collins Ave., Apt. G, for disorderly conduct and two counts of endangering children. -2:17 a.m.: OVI. At the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Russell Road police arrested Jeremiah J. Watren, 36, for OVI. -2:10 a.m.: OVI. During a traffic stop on the 500 block of North Vandemark Road police arrested Robert Shoe, 33, 310 Enterprise Ave., for OVI and David Ordean, 30, 204 W. South St. for a grand jury indictment. SATURDAY -4:58 p.m.: theft. Police responded to a reof a stolen port homemade trailer with attached welder from 330 Grove St. -8:20 a.m.: found property. A green snow shovel was found on the 1500 block of Michigan Street and turned in to the police department. -2:44 a.m.: probation violation. Police arrested David M. Michael, 30, on an outstanding warrant. FRIDAY -11:07 p.m.: con-

tempt. Police arrested Jessie Yates, 21, 1563 E. Court St., Apt. B on an outstanding warrant. -9:13 a.m.: arrest. Police arrested Robert L. North, 34, on a grand jury indictment.

Fire, rescue TUESDAY -12:21 a.m.: gas leak. Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 509 Third Ave. on a report of a natural gas odor. A gas leak was found and shut off. MONDAY -9:55 p.m.: odor. Firefighters responded to 750 S. Walnut Ave. for an odor investigation. No hazards were found. -8:32 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 100 block of Independence Court on a medical call. -7:06 p.m.: open burn. Firefighters were dispatched to the area of Kuther Road and Russell Road for an open burn. An unattended trash fire was extinguished. -3:27 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 100 block of Poplar Street. -11:17 a.m.: fire. Firefighters were dispatched to a report of an electric transformer fire at 627 N. Main Ave. The fire was out on arrival. -7:11 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 400 block of Jefferson Street on a medical call. -2:47 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 300 block of East South Street on a medical call. -12:49 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 200 block of East Edge-

wood Street. -12:16 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 500 block of Buckeye Avenue on a medical call. SUNDAY -11:25 p.m.: alarm. Firefighters were dispatched to 600 S. Kuther Road for a fire alarm. It was a false alarm. -11:24 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 800 block of Arrowhead Drive on a medical call. -7:09 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 600 block of East Avenue on a medical call. -8:02 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 2300 block of Collins Avenue on a medical call.

Accidents On Friday at 11:57 p.m. police responded to a one vehicle accident on the 300 block of Buckeye Avenue. The driver, Nicole R. Crouch, 24, 330 Buckeye Ave., was traveling northbound on Buckeye Avenue and attempted to turn in to an alley. According to police reports, Crouch missed the alley entrance, struck a curb and continued northwest. The vehicle then struck the house at 317 Buckeye Ave. before backing up onto the street and pulling in front of 330 Buckeye Ave. There was minor damage to her vehicle but no one was injured. Crouch was cited for OVI. • On Friday afternoon, police responded to a two-vehicle accident. The accident happened at 4:10 p.m. at the

intersection of Vandemark Road and Russell Douglas J. Road. Schweitzer, 56, 933 N. Main Ave., was traveling northbound on Vandemark Road approaching the intersection in the right lane when his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle driven by Drallene R. Fuller, 42, 104 Freedom Court. Fuller had been stopped at the intersection for traffic. According to reports Schweitzer then drove around Fuller’s vehicle and left the area. There were no serious injuries and the damage to both vehicles was minor. Schweitzer was cited for assured clear distance away and was arrested for OVI. • On Thursday evening, police responded to a report of a three-vehicle accident. The accident happened at 6:37 p.m. at the intersection of Stolle Avand Gleason enue Street. According to police reports, a vehicle driven by Thomas A. Echemann, 53, 1000 Chestnut Ave., was traveling westbound on Gleason Street when he ran the stop sign and struck a vehicle going southbound on Stolle Avenue driven by Victoria M. Johnson, 42, 627 Ardiss Place. Johnson’s vehicle then struck a vehicle that was eastbound on Gleason Street at the stop sign driven by Mark E. Haynes, 26, 234 Williams St. There were no injuries. All three vehicles sustained heavy damage during the accident. Echemann was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.

Report to be given DAYTON — A report on Lockington Dam foundation grouting is among agenda items for the meeting of Miami Conservancy District directors in Dayton on Friday. The board will also review flood-protection projects and Five Rivers MetroParks Reserve leases and River Corridor agreements. Subdistrict items include Source Water Protection projects and Great Miami River Recreation Trail Dayton loop Rehabilitation.

CLARIFICATION In an article on Friday about the opening of the new Subway on Wapakoneta Avenue, there was an error in the pricing of the footlongs. The footlongs are one for $5, three footlongs for $12.99 and two for $9.

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Fire, rescue TUESDAY -8:16 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to a medical call on the 300 block of East Walnut Street. MONDAY -9:17 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to a medical call on the 12500 block of Meranda Road. -2:30 p.m.: medical. Fort Loramie Rescue responded to a medical call on the 8300 block of Ohio 66. SUNDAY -5:40 p.m.: gas leak. Jackson Center Fire responded to a report of a possible gas leak between EMI and Airstream on the 400 block of West Pike Street.

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DEATH NOTICES Eva-Marie Sheila (Klenk) Asher PIQUA — Eva-Marie Sheila (Klenk) Asher, 18, of 10220 N. County Road 25A, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. A service to honor her life will be held on Thursday at Piqua Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home.

Curtis M. Wright Sr. PIQUA — Curtis M. Wright Sr., 77, 225 First St., died on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at 4:35 p.m. The body will be cremated and there are no services. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements.

Esther Kiesewetter Davis PIQUA — Esther Kiesewetter Davis, 87, of 596 S. Sunset Drive, died at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home.

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FORT JENNINGS — Irma G. Warnecke, 86, of Fort Jennings, died at her daughter’s residence in Columbus Grove on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. She was born June 26, 1925, in Delphos, to the late Leo and Elvera (Kroger) Hotz. On Aug. 3, 1946, she married Richard W. Warnecke, who died Feb. 12, 1992. Irma is survived by her children, Phil (Karen) Warnecke, of Sidney, Kathie (Lee) Bogart, of Columbus Grove, Karen (John) Bensman, of Delphos, Bob (Gaya) Warnecke and Vera (Anthony) Miller, both of Fort Jennings; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Connie (Bob) Warniment, of Delphos and Darlene “Dolly” (Jerry) Hoover, of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Urban Fuerst and Art Fischer, both of Delphos. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Ann Fuerst, Gert Fischer and Marrietta Hotz.

Irma was retired from Philips Display Components, formerly of Ottawa. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings and its Altar Rosary Society and Catholic Ladies of Columbia. She loved to crochet. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joseph Przybysz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at LoveHeitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, corner of Ohio 224 and Ohio 634, where a scripture service will be held at 2:30 p.m. There will be one hour visitation before the funeral at the church on Friday. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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PIQUA — Iva L. Russell, 89, of Piqua, died at 11:24 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at her residence. She was born Oct. 9, 1922, in Bradford to the late William Jacob and Alma Enoma (Penny) Hagan. She married Charles L. Russell on Dec. 23, 1944, in Lockington; he preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1996. Survivors include two sons, Thomas H. (Judy) Russell, Mikel A. (Debbie) Russell, all of Piqua; a daughter Barbara Jean Russell, of Piqua; four grandchildren, Annette (Randy) Fischer, Thomas B. (Melissa) Russell, James R. (Sandy) Russell, Scott A. (Jennifer) Russell; and a great-granddaughter, Kate Marie Russell. She was preceded in

death by a brother and three sisters. Mrs. Russell was a 1942 graduate of Bradford High School and a homemaker all of her life. She was a member of the Staunton Grange. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Chalk officiating. Burial will follow at historic Johnston Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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PIQUA — Joyce Simon, 76, of 913 Candlewood Blvd., died at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home.

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PIQUA— Thomas “Kent” Cagle, 48, of 2 Marymont Drive, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at 4:29 a.m., at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 7, 1963, in Sidney, the son of Green and Charlotte Cagle, of Camden, Tenn., and Doris (Broaddrick) and Don Swiger, of Minster. On June 11, 2011 he married Jodi Popp, who survives along with one daughter, Ashley Cagle, of Sidney; one stepdaughter, Shelbi Peake, of Piqua; one stepson, Jared Peake, of Piqua; one grandson, Carter Cagle; one sister, Monica Byers and husband David, of Minster; one brother, Travis Swiger and wife Tina, of Jackson Center; one brother-in-law, Chris Shoenleben, of Peebles; two half brothers, Craig and Wade Cagle, of Camden, Tenn.; two stepbrothers, Tim Jones, of Dover, Tenn., and Darrel Miller, of Camden, Tenn.; and one stepsister, Teresa Jones, of California.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jessica Cagle; and one sister, Shannon Shoenleben Mr. Cagle was a U.S. Marine veteran serving his country from 1982 to 1986. He was a member of Harmony Lodge No. 8 Free and Accepted Masons in Urbana, and Upper Valley Christian Center in Piqua. He was the owner and operator of AK Food Equipment in Sidney, and was an avid Cleveland Browns Fan. Funeral services will be held Friday at noon at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, with Pastor Andy Monnin officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the Cagle family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

Byron Herbert ‘Barney’ Roll B E L L E FONTAINEByron Herbert “Barney” Roll, 74, of Bellef o n t a i n e, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on May 3, 1937, in Brown Township, Darke County, a son of the late Herbert Ellsworth and Sarah Esther (Martin) Roll. He attended school in Ansonia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Nevin and Gerald M. Roll; and a sister, Roberta Davis. Barney is survived by his wife, Darlene Ann (Kramer) Roll, whom he married on June 18, 1998, at Camp Bethany Brethren Church Camp near Nashville, Holmes County. He is also survived by daughters, Janie L. (Denny) Overley, of Celina, and Kay A. Roll, of Knoxville, Tenn.; sons, John H. (Chan Stroman) Roll, of Madison, Wis., and David B. (Melissa) Roll, of Leipsic. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren, Jessamyn, James and Veronica Roll, all of Madison, Wis., and Katie and Sarah Overley, of Celina. A sister, Carolyn Brandon, of a brother, Celina; Dwight (Barbara) Roll, of Punta Gorda, Fla.; sister-in-law, Dola Roll, of Greenville; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dan (Vicki) Kramer, of Delphos, are also surviving along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was retired from CenturyLink (Formerly United Telephone Company of Ohio and associated companies), where he worked for more than 37 years. He was a member of the Stony Creek Church of the Brethren near DeGraff, Lions Clubs International, Ohio Lions District 13-E, Waynesfield Lions Club, Lions International Pin Trading Club, Ohio Lions Pin Traders Club, Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists, National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors, Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association, Greenville Elks Lodge and was a former member of the Versailles Lions Club and the West Liberty Lions Club. He served in the Ohio National Guard, was a former member of the Rossburg Volunteer Fire Department and served a term as the Rossburg village mayor. Barney enjoyed traveling along with his wife and other family members or friends. He visited all 50 states and some foreign countries. He played Santa Claus at various events in the northern Darke County area for many years. Barney had a sense of family roots and liked to dig into family histories. He also enjoyed

military history, particularly the Civil War and World War II eras. He was known for his wealth of information about Brethren history and to give classes on Brethren history at Brethren churches in the Logan County area. He was currently serving on the Fellowship Committee at Stony Creek Church of the Brethren. From 20002001, Barney served as Ohio Lions District 13E District Governor and had previously served at the club and zone levels as well. He also served on the Ohio Lions Sight and Hearing/Pilot Dogs Committee for several years and was currently serving as District 13-E Pin Chairman and Recycled Eyeglass Collection Chairman. Barney was proud to report that he had delivered more than 250,000 pairs of recycled eyeglasses to Lions International Eyeglass Recycling in Indiana in the past few years. Barney enjoyed Lions “pin swaps” and attended several around the eastern United States each year. In addition, he was an avid milk bottle collector. He liked to hunt, fish and trap and had a particular fondness for trapping snapping turtles, mostly at Fletcher Pond, Mich., where he trapped nearly 2,000 pounds of turtles. On Friday evenings during high school football season, Barney and his wife would travel the western portion of the state, supporting MAC high school football teams in what was affectionately called “The Roll Family Game of the Week.” In recent years, he received the most pleasure from being with family and friends and took particular delight in his grandchildren’s activities. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., Greenville, with Pastor Wayne Downing and Pastor Lynn Mercer officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Stony Creek Church of the Brethren or Ohio Lions Sight and Hearing projects. In addition, a collection box for recycled eyeglasses will be available at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.eichholtzfuneralhome.com.

Additional obituaries appear on Page 2 Trustees plan meetings PLATTSVILLE— Green Township Trustees have scheduled their yearend meeting on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at the township office in

Plattsville. Their reorganization meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 followed by their regular monthly meeting.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An attorney for a Florida A&M band student says her client was beaten so badly in a hazing ritual that she could barely walk. Attorney B.J. Bernstein said Tuesday that freshman Bria Shante Hunter was punched in the leg and hit with spatula, notebook binders and rulers. Bernstein says Hunter believed she had no choice but to be a part of the hazing within the famed Marching 100 band. Three band members, all men, have been charged with hazing in Hunter’s beating. Two of the men also face battery charges. At least two of the accused say they plan to fight the charges.

15 children die in crash BEIJING (AP) — A school bus taking primary students home slipped off a country road into an irrigation ditch in eastern China, killing 15 children and highlighting continuing safety problems in the country’s school transport system following a similar tragedy last month. Workers at a nearby factory heard cries for help and rushed to the overturned bus, broke open the windows and began pulling children out. At least 15 children died and eight others were injured, one of them seriously, said a spokesman for the Jiangsu provincial government, who like many Chinese officials refused to give his name. The official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday the bus was carrying 29 students and was designed for 52 people, so was not overloaded.

Killers close by NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Two men condemned to die for killing a mother and her two daughters in a home invasion will be in the same prison for the first time since the 2007 crime, but their attorneys and experts say they are likely to have little, if any, interaction. A jury decided Friday that Joshua Komisarjevsky should face death by lethal injection. His accomplice, Steven Hayes, was sentenced to death last year. Hayes and Komisarjevsky blamed each other for escalating the crime, but prosecutors say it took both men to carry out the killings.

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‘Can I have my weed back?’ BEAVER, Pa. (AP) - A defense attorney’s argument that a bag of marijuana uncovered during a Pennsylvania traffic stop could have belonged to a man other than his client has unraveled after an arresting officer recalled the suspect asking him: “Can I have my weed back?” Nineteen-year-old Devonte Davon Jeter was one of four men in a car stopped by Midland police on May 13. Jeter’s attorney said Monday that the marijuana could have belonged to any one of the men in the car. But the prosecutor told the judge: “I don’t know what else ‘Can I have my weed back?’ can mean, other than it’s his.”

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POLICE STAND next to evidence markers after an incident in Liege, Belgium, on Tuesday next to a body at centre right. Officials say an armed man who attacked people in a crowded square in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday had served time in jail for offenses involving guns, drugs and sexual abuse.They say he was on his way for police questioning when he launched the attack. Some people were killed and more than 70 people were wounded. La Libre Belgique newspaper reported that a 2-year-old girl was clinging to life.

LIEGE, Belgium (AP) — Summoned for questioning by Belgian police, a man with a history of weapons and drug offenses left home armed with hand grenades, a revolver and an assault rifle. Stopping at a central square filled with holiday shoppers, he lobbed three grenades into the crowd, then opened fire. Four people were killed, including an 18-month-old toddler, and 122 were wounded in the assault Tuesday that brought tragedy to the preChristmas season of students reveling in exam results and preschoolers enchanted by brightly lit trees and holiday stalls. Authorities said the shooter also died, but they were at a loss to explain the reason for the onslaught. The prime minister said it was not related to terrorism. In a second burst of deadly violence in Western Europe on Tuesday — attacks rare for the continent — a man shot and killed two Senegalese vendors at a market in Italy. The midday attack in the eastern Belgian city of Liege sent hundreds of panicked shoppers stampeding down the cobbled streets of the old city, fleeing explosions and bullets. Belgian authorities identified the shooter as Nordine Amrani, a 33-year-old Liege resident who had done jail time for offenses involving guns and

drugs, and had been called in for questioning Tuesday in a sexual abuse case. Officials said Amrani left his home with a backpack, armed with hand grenades, a revolver and an FAL assault rifle. He walked alone to the busy Place Saint-Lambert, the central entry point to downtown shopping streets, then climbed onto an overpass that gave him an ideal view of the square, which was bedecked with a huge Christmas tree and crowded with shoppers. From there, Amrani lobbed three hand grenades toward a central bus stop, which serves 1,800 buses a day, and opened fire. The explosions sent shards of glass from the bus shelter across a wide area. “I heard a loud boom,” said Dimitri Degryse, who was driving near the square. “I thought it was something on my car that was broken or something. Then a few seconds after a second boom, and I saw all the glass breaking, I saw people running, screaming.” Hundreds fled the square as well as a nearby Christmas market. Video showed people, including a large group of preschoolers, rushing to seek cover, some still carrying shopping bags. Amrani died at the scene, but Liege Prosecutor Danielle Reynders told reporters he was not killed by police. It was unclear if he committed suicide or died by accident, though he still had a number of grenades with him.

Snoopy Christmas display saved from foreclosure COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Jordan created a heart-warming Christmas display of Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” characters more than 40 years ago at his Southern California home, and it became a holiday tradition as tens of thousands of people showed up each year to see the sparkling extravaganza. Families trekked to the Orange County suburb of Costa Mesa to sip hot apple cider and share the wonder as seen through their children’s eyes amid twinkling Christmas lights, artificial snow and a Santa Claus that whisked through the air and down a chimney for spectators. It became so popular that busloads of visitors and school groups visited Jordan’s childhood home each year. When he lost the house to foreclosure, it looked like the death of a tradition — until the city stepped in to save Christmas. A week ago, Costa Mesa officials offered to host the display on the lawn outside City Hall. The lights will be turned on at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Santa will arrive Tuesday and then make nightly

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IN THIS March 4 photo, Jim Jordan sits with one of the displays stored at his childhood home in Costa Mesa, Calif., known as the Snoopy House during the holidays. The city of Costa Mesa has offered to host a massive, animated display of Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” Christmas characters after Jordan lost the home where the tradition was born and flourished to forclosure. The move saved a wildly popular Christmas display that Jordan says draws 80,000 people — including busloads of visitors, school groups and lines of children waiting to see Santa. appearances Dec. 18 to Dec. year to see Santa and the a Frank Capra movie — the 23. nearly 200-foot stretch of Christmas miracle movie — I The move saved a Christ- characters, colorful cottages really do,” Jordan said, recallmas display that Jordan says and other creations. ing the classic 1946 drama draws 80,000 people each “I feel I am in the middle of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

BAN popular with many people and that complying would involve changing what has become ingrained behavior for many Americans. While the NTSB doesn’t have the power to impose restrictions, its recommendations carry significant weight with federal regulators and congressional and state lawmakers. Another recommendation issued Tuesday urges states to aggressively enforce current bans on text messaging and the use of cellphones and other portable electronic devices while driving. “We’re not here to win a popularity contest,” she said. “No email, no text, no update, no call is worth a human life.” Currently, 35 states and the District of Columbia ban texting while driving, while nine states and D.C. bar hand-held cellphone use. Thirty states ban all cellphone use for beginning drivers. But enforcement

From Page 1 is generally not a high priority, and no states ban the use of hands-free devices for all drivers. A total cellphone ban would be the hardest to accept for many people. Leila Noelliste, 26, a Chicago blogger and business owner, said being able to talk on the cellphone “when I’m running around town” is important to self-employed people like herself. “I don’t think they should ban cellphones because I don’t think you’re really distracted when you’re talking, it’s when you’re texting,” she said. When you’re driving and talking, “your eyes are still on the road.” The immediate impetus for the recommendation of state bans was a deadly highway pileup near Gray Summit, Mo., last year in which a 19-year-old pickup driver sent and received 11 texts in 11 minutes just be-

fore the accident. NTSB investigators said they are seeing increasing texting, cellphone calls and other distracting behavior by drivers in accidents involving all kinds of transportation. It has become routine to immediately request the preservation of cellphone and texting records when an investigation is begun. In the past few years the board has investigated a train collision in which the engineer was texting that killed 25 people in Chatsworth, Calif.; a fatal accident on the Delaware River near Philadelphia in which a tugboat pilot was talking on his cellphone and using a laptop computer, and a Northwest Airlines flight that sped more than 100 miles past its destination because both pilots were working on their laptops. Last year, a driver was dialing his cellphone when his

truck crossed a highway median near Munford, Ind., and collided with a 15-passenger van. Eleven people were killed. The board said the initial collision in the Missouri accident was caused by the inattention of the pickup driver who was texting a friend about events of the previous night. The pickup, traveling at 55 mph, hit the back of a tractor truck that had slowed for highway construction. The pickup was rear-ended by a school bus that overrode the smaller vehicle. A second school bus rammed into the back of the first bus. The pickup driver and a 15year-old student on one of the buses were killed. Thirty-eight other people were injured. About 50 students, mostly members of a high school band from St. James, Mo., were on the buses heading to the Six Flags St. Louis amusement park.

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Wednesday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. • Lima Chronic Pain Support Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on West High Street, Suite 150, in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center/Conference Room, the meeting is free and family members are welcome. For more information, contact Linda Chartrand at (419) 226-9802 or e-mail at lechartrand@health-partners.org. • Ladies Auxiliary VFW meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2841 Wapakoneta Ave.

Thursday Morning • The New Bremen Public Library will hold Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for all ages.

Thursday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Shelby County Toastmasters meets at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Guests are welcome. For information, call Ed Trudeau at 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson.com or visit shelby.freetoasthost.ws. • The Amos Memorial Public Library offers Homework Help from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Thursday Evening • The Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Babies, Books and Blocks for babies 1 to 3 1/2, with a parent or caregiver, at 6 p.m. • Recovery International, a self-help mental health group for adults of any age, meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Troy Miami County Public Library, 419 w. Main St., Troy. (937) 473-3650 or www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org. • The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio offers an educational series at 7523 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (937) 233-2500 or (800) 360-3296. • The Minster-New Bremen Right to Life group meets at 7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Rectory basement, Minster. • The Tri-County Computer Users Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community Amos Center Library and computer area. The meeting is open to anyone using computers and there is no charge. For more information, call Jerry or Doris Tangeman at 492-8790. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. Enter on Miami Avenue.

DAYTON — Miami Valley students will have the opportunity to win tickets to the exhibition, “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell,” as well as tickets to a talk by civil icon Ruby rights Bridges, by entering the Dayton Art Institute’s writing contest, Ruby Bridges: How Does Her Story Affect Your Story? With their parstuents’permission, dents may go to www.d ay t o nar t i nst i tute.org/rockwellcontest and submit a brief statement (50 words or less) about why Norman Rockwell’s 1964 civil rights painting “The Problem We All Live With” is still relevant and important today. The painting depicts 6year-old Ruby Bridges’ history-changing walk to the William Franz Public School in New Orleans, as part of court-ordered integration in 1960. Rockwell

painted “The Problem We All Live With” as his first assignment for Look magazine, after ending his long working relationship with The Saturday Evening Post. The original painting, recently on display at the White House, is part of the American Chronicles exhibition. Contest submissions will be accepted now through Jan. 9, and will be judged in two categories, grades K-6 and 712. The contest is open to all area students, as well as home-schooled students. Through the week of Jan. 9, one weekly winner in each category will be selected to receive a family four-pack of tickets to “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.” On Jan. 16, one student will be randomly drawn from all of the weekly winners to receive four tickets to hear Ruby Bridges speak at the Dayton Art

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“THE PROBLEM We All Live With,” by Norman Rockwell, 1963, Illustration for Look, Jan. 14, 1964, Licensed by Norman Rockwell Licensing, Niles, Ill. Institute Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. For more information about the writing contest, contact Mary Beth Whitley, at (937) 2235277, ext. 335 or mwhitley@daytonart.org. “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell” is currently on view at The Dayton Art Institute through Feb. 5. The exhibition features 42 original artworks and a complete set of all 323

Saturday Evening Post covers created by Rockwell. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, students and active military, $10 for youth 7-17 and free for children 6 and under. Museum members are free for their first visit, $10 for return visits. For more information about the exhibition, visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/rockwell.

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The trustees of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Foundation met in early November to review education grant applications for the 2011 calendar year. According to Jeff Raible, chamber president, “The foundation is a subsidiary of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce that is an important Friday Morning • Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Tales for component of our overall Twos at 9:15 a.m. for children 2-3 1/2 with a par- mission. Through the generosity of chamber ent or caregiver. • Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Preschool members, each year we Storytime at 10:15 a.m. for children 3 1/2-5 with a parent or caregiver. • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To Dear Heloise: The register, call 295-3155. mention of vinegar in your column made me Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at think that it would be a noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Av- good idea to put in your column that white vineenue. All Master Masons are invited. gar is made up of only Friday Evening ingredients • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional “12- cleaning and should be used only Step” programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, for cleaning. Cider vinegar is used 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For for food or personal more information, call (937) 548-9006. uses. I just learned this • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First recently, so I’m sure a United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. Enter lot of others are in the

are able to support many educationwonderful based program initiatives throughout Shelby County. These are educator-driven initiatives that might not otherwise occur if not for the funding from our foundation.” In addition to member contributions, support for the Chamber Foundation also includes a $5,000 annual donation from Honda of America that assists the Chamber Foundation with funding school system

projects throughout Shelby County. This year, the Chamber Foundation trustees approved 21 projects submitted from various chamber-member school systems and other organizations involved with education programming for the benefit of Shelby County youth. A total of $17,436.09 was granted to the following chamber-member schools and organizations: Botkins Schools, Hardin-Houston Schools, Holy Angels School,

Lehman High School, Salvation Army, Shelby County Education Service Center and Sidney City Schools. Also Sidney Cooperative Preschool, Shelby County Historical Society, and the Upper Valley Career Center received grants. Actual grant funding will take place in mid-January. Information about the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Foundation may be obtained by calling Jeff Raible at 492-9122.

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Gay/straight alliance established as new group in Shelby County BY PATRICIA ANN in late November, at- gether by serving as a SPEELMAN tracted a smaller group constructive medium pspeelman@sdnccg.com to devise the structure of which encourages the the organization. community to explore A nonprofit organiza“It was a planning their relationship with tion has formed here to meeting to see what peo- humanity.” support the local gay, les- ple in Shelby County The organization bian and bi-sexual popu- were interested in being hopes to fulfill its mislation. as a group,” Gerlach sion by building commuThe Shelby County said. “I think it’s going to nity, understanding and Gay Straight Alliance be a mix of educational, supporting. (GSA) has met twice social and advocacy “It’s not a place for during the last two goals. There are other people to meet and hook months to formulate a groups, including up,” Frazier-Jones said. mission statement and PFLAG (Parents and “It’s a place for people to begin the process of writ- Friends of Lesbians and create an extended faming a constitution and Gays) and Equality ily. And it’s a support bylaws and developing a Ohio, but we’ve not made group. Every family board of trustees. a decision to go under an needs someone outside The Rev. Aaron Ger- umbrella group at the the family to rely on.” lach, priest in charge of moment.” Both men think that St. Mark’s Episcopal According to Frazier- the group’s initial focus Church, and Kevin Fra- Jones, the mission state- will be on gay and leszier-Jones, of Anna, were ment, still a bian teens and young instrumental in getting work-in-progress, is as adults. the new group started. follows: “The Shelby “The idea of what this “Some friends and I County Gay Straight Al- might become is pretty were talking about the liance will actively nebulous,” Gerlach said. youth in Sidney and how bridge GLBT (gay, les- Models of similar organthey have nowhere to bian, bi-sexual, trans- izations in big cities are go,” Frazier-Jones said gender) persons and not as helpful as one recently. “It was at the their straight allies to- might think, he noted. time when the young boy killed himself (in Buffalo, N.Y.) over bullying.” So he approached Gerlach and the two began to plan. The group’s first Santa will be at meeting, in October, was Al's Pizza on the courtsquare and included addresses by Saturday, December 17th. Kim Welter, of Equality 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ohio, and Latreece Whitfield, of Kaleidoscope, a Refreshments provided. youth center in ColumAlong with Balloon Man Joe McMillen. bus, and the screening of a video about a teen who Gift Certificates was bullied in the 1980s. available any About 25 people atdenominations. tended. 1315 Wapakoneta Ave. The second meeting, SIDNEY

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“The experience of gays, lesbians and bisexuals in Shelby County is not the same as in Columbus and Cleveland, so it’s important for us to figure out what we need here,” he said. The group’s next meeting is a social one, scheduled for Dec. 26. “Our experience is that several young adult gays, lesbians and bisexuals in Shelby County are asked not to participate in family gatherings,” Gerlach said. “So our next meeting is to make up for that, to give a place for people to have that family experience.” For information about the Dec. 26 meeting or about GSA, email revgerlach@gmail.com.

Applebee’s Restaurant, in Sidney, will host a fundraiser Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to closing to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of and Darke Shelby County. Applebee’s will donate 10 percent of each bill for anyone having a “Dine to Donate” flyer with him. To print a flyer, log onto www.bigb r o b i g s i s shelbydarke.org or call our office at 492-7611 to get a flyer by email or fax. Applebee’s, on a national level, has been a supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The agency evaluates its effectiveness and impact on a national and local level. Results show that children who are mentored are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and peers and are less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Locally, the twocounty agency serves nearly 350 children in Shelby and Darke counties. The agency has 30 children on a waiting list in need of volunteer mentors. It is hoped that this fundraising event will not only bring dollars to the local agency, but awareness of the need for volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters holds after-school programs at five elementary schools in Shelby and Darke counties, in which high school buddies are matched with elementary students.

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ST. MYERS Ronald and Kristy St. Myers, of Sidney, announce the birth of a son, Josiah Paul-Daniel St. Myers, Nov. 28, 2011, at 7:52 a.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birthing Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 inches long. He was welcomed by his siblings, Ronald St. Myers Jr., 19, Brooke St. Myers, 16, Destini St. Myers, 12, Katie St. Myers, 13, Ethan Martz, 6 and Tristin Martz, 4. His maternal grandparents are Richard and Susan Hicks, of Sidney. His paternal grandparents are Virginia Goings, of Piqua, and the late Addison St. Myers. His great-grandmother is Dorthea Shadoan, of Sidney. His mother is the former Kristy Hicks, of Sidney.

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SHULTZ KILLEEN, Texas — Jarrett and Maureen Shultz, of Killeen, Texas, announce the birth of a son, Xander Elliott Cruz Shultz, Nov. 20, 2011, at 4:46 a.m. in the Darnell Army Medical Center, in Fort Hood, Texas. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by his siblings, Camden Shultz and Savannah Shultz. His maternal grandparents are Pam Adcock and Dwight Adcock, both of Madisonville, Ky. His paternal grandparents are Jerry Shultz, of Sidney, and Cindy Shultz, of Piqua. His mother is the former Maureen Henley, of Madisonville, Ky.

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NEESE WEST CHESTER — Lindsey and Bill Neese, of West Chester, announce the birth of a daughter, Hadley Marie Neese, Nov. 20, 2011, at 2:09 a.m. in the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Pam and Russ Stewart, of Sidney. Her paternal grandparents are Jim Neese, of St. Paris, and Teresa Jacobi, of Sidney. Her great-grandparents are Rosemary Kinninger, of Sidney, and Carol Smoot, of Monticello, Ind. Her mother is the former Lindsey Stewart, of Sidney.

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on Aging will team for a community presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at Heritage Manor, 24 N. Hamilton St., Minster. Michelle Evans and Trena Chiles, outreach coordinators for Auglaize County Council on Aging, will speak about the senior services and activities offered to Auglaize County seniors. These services are available to all Auglaize County seniors that reside at home or in a facility. The community, residents, and families are invited to attend the informational session. Call (419) 628-2396 to register for this event.

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RECENT BIRTHS DENNING BOTKINS — Christina Miller and Tim Denning, of Botkins, announce the birth of a daughter, Lily Elizabeth Jane Denning, Nov. 18, 2011, at 12:35 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birthing Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. weighed 7 She pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed home by her brother, Christian A.J. Denning, 7. Her maternal grandmother is Diane Walker, of Sidney. Her paternal grandparents are Rick and Gail Denning, of Sidney, and Elaine Denning, of Anna. Her mother is formerly of Piqua.

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IN A Nov. 22 photo, seventh-grader Shane DiGiovanna smiles when he finds out that he has the highest grade in the class so far on a geography quiz at Seven Hills School in Cincinatti. DiGiovanna has a severe, rare skin disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa which makes his skin blister and tear easily. The Montgomery teen spends each day with 40 percent of his body wrapped in bandages. Shane is obsessed with NASA and wants to work for it some day and be involved in space exploration.

Teen doesn’t let skin disease stand in his way BY DENISE SMITH AMOS Associated Press MADISONVILLE (AP) — Riding a bike, roller skating, or playing contact sports is unthinkable for a boy like Shane DiGiovanna. But floating in air like an astronaut? Not a problem. Shane, a 13-year-old Seven Hills student, has a rare skin disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), which makes his skin blister and tear easily. The teen Montgomery spends each day with 40 percent of his body wrapped in bandages. He is careful in crowds and careful with his backpack, and can’t open doors or his locker. Bumping into things wounds him. Taking a bath and changing his bandages mean several hours of pain a day. “It’s like living with an active burn,” said Dr. Richard Azizkhan, chief surgeon at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s EB Center, which cares for nearly 300 adults and children like Shane. There is no cure, though Shane has had more surgeries than he can count — more than 70. He jokes about being an FORP, “a frequent operating room person.” Born deaf, Shane hears with two cochlear implants. About one in 50,000 American children are born with the inherited disease. Some are called butterfly children, their skin as fragile as butterfly wings.

Shane thinks of himself in terms of a different kind of flight. “My first word was ‘airplane,’” Shane said. “Since I was four, I’ve wanted to go into space. Eventually, I realized that probably wouldn’t be feasible with my skin, so I study everything about space.” With sights on astrophysics, he plans to become an engineer for NASA and help design spacecraft. He’s had a good head start. At 11, Shane donned a “clean suit” — covering everything but his eyes— and went behind the scenes at the highsecurity NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Calif., for an up-close look at a Mars rover under development. (The suit prevents anyone from tracking in dust and contaminants.) Shane chatted and later corresponded with engineers there, sharing ideas for cushioning the rover’s landing. He reads voraciously, his mother Patsy says, everything from engineering blogs, to science magazines and to his favorite, The Economist. More recently, Shane, his parents and sister, Meggie, toured Kennedy Space Center in Florida and spent a day flying in zero gravity. The November trip, funded by the Make a Wish Foundation, involved Zero G. Corp.’s special Boeing 727, which uses reserved airspace to fly a series of parabolic arc maneuvers. On the downward curves, everything in the plane is weightless for 30 seconds at a time.

leave women’s rights alone, that’s my stance,” she said. “I think we’re bright enough to make our own decisions.” After sitting idle for months, the bill debuted in the Senate last week, when proponents testified. Committee and floor votes could come this week. A third hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Any Senate changes would need approval from the Ohio House, which passed the bill this spring. Gary Dougherty, state legislative director of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio, called the bill cruel and asked legislators to reject it and instead focus on a Senate bill aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancies. He also called on them to focus on fixing Ohio’s economy and creating more jobs.

Children to be buried in Montana HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Arrangements were being made Tuesday to transport the remains of two children for burial in their father’s hometown in Montana after their mother shot them in a standoff over food stamps in a Texas welfare office. The father, Dale Grimmer, donated the organs of 12-year-old Ramie and 10-year-old Timothy before moving to return their cremated remains to the southwestern Montana town of Anaconda, where funeral plans were pending, said Mary Lee Shepherd, Dale Grimmer’s mother. Dale Grimmer planned to invite the mother of Rachelle Grimmer to the funeral service in hopes the gesture will help both families move past the tragedy, Shepherd said. “It’s over and it’s too late now,” Shepherd said. “I know she was failed by the system.” Authorities say Rachelle Grimmer, 38, shot the children and killed herself with a .38caliber handgun on Dec. 5 at the Laredo office of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. The shooting came after a seven-hour standoff that began when she asked to speak to a caseworker about why her food stamps application had been rejected. The children died in a San Antonio hospital last Wednesday and Thursday. The mother and children had moved to Texas from Ohio and had been living in a trailer park at the time of the shootings.

Rachel Grimmer was jobless and had been seeking food stamps since July. Texas officials rejected her application because she never submitted proof of income, such as documentation of how much child

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Opponents of an Ohio bill banning abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat told senators Tuesday the measure is unconstitutional, radical and cruel and would effectively ban abortion in the state. Interested parties, including clergy members and doctors, also spoke to a committee considering what’s referred to as the “heartbeat bill,” which would give Ohio the most stringent abortion limit in the nation. Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, called the bill an outrageous piece of legislation that “aims to roll back the right to privacy and virtually eliminate a woman’s right to choose.”

“This radical ban would outlaw abortion at a point in pregnancy when many women do not yet realize they are pregnant. This measure would virtually eliminate access to legal abortion in Ohio,” Copeland said in a statement prepared for the hearing. “It does not even provide exceptions for survivors of rape or incest, to protect the pregnant woman’s health or in cases of fatal fetal anomalies.” Dozens filled hallways and the hearing room to protest the bill during what was the measure’s second hearing. Many wore pink to contrast themselves with proponents, who wear red to represent hearts. Carla Sokol, a 42year-old entrepreneur from Upper Arlington, was among the pinkshirted opponents. “It’s too strict. Just

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Landlord fights ruling CINCINNATI (AP) — A landlord found to have discriminated against a black girl by posting a “White Only” sign at a swimming pool wants a state civil rights commission to reconsider its decision. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission found on Sept. 29 that Jamie Hein, who’s white, violated the Ohio Civil Rights Act by posting the sign at a pool at the duplex where the teenage girl was visiting her parents. The parents filed a discrimination charge with the commission and moved out of the duplex in the racially diverse city to “avoid subjecting their family to further humiliating treatment,” the commission said in a release announcing its finding. An investigation revealed that Hein in May posted on the gated entrance to the pool an iron sign that stated “Public Swimming Pool, White Only,” the commission statement said. Several witnesses confirmed that the sign was posted, and the landlord indicated that she posted it because the girl used in her hair chemicals that would make the pool “cloudy,” according to the commission. Hein, of Cincinnati, hung up when The Associated Press called her for comment Tuesday. A

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Sabourin elected AIA chapter president MINSTER — Julie Sabourin was recently elected president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dayton Chapter. She was confirmed to the position during the AIA Dayton Annual Meeting in October. Her one-year term begins in January. Sabourin is an architect with Garmann/Miller Architect-Engineers where she has been employed for three years. Her current projects include the historic Auglaize County Courthouse renovation, Findlay City Schools and Madison Local Schools. She was previously employed with Interbrand Design Forum, Dayton. She has been a member of the AIA for six years and served as treasurer in 2009 and 2010 and president-elect in 2011. Sabourin earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy and is NCARB certified. She works and resides in Minster, and enjoys volunteering at Minster’s Oktoberfest. Two daughters, Sarah and Katherine, attend university out of state. AIA Dayton was founded in 1900 and represents a nine-county membership of approximately 200 architects. AIA Dayton’s mission is to facilitate unity and fellowship among the members in their pursuit of professional excellence toward quality architecture, influencing the built environment, and to increase the public’s awareness of the profession’s benefits and a commitment to the community.

story of a man’s life and the story of the food he’s cooked and eaten, running right along with it. The food I’ve liked, the work I’ve done and the way I think are all the same thing. I’m going to tell how I grew up and at the same time how you can have the kind of food I grew up on. I’m making room in these pages for real old-time American country and farm cooking before it’s forgotten. I was a farm boy and lean toward farm cooking. To me, my recipes are priceless.” The colonel learned to cook down-home, country-style food at an early age from his mother and carried those skills with him throughout his life. In the “food autobiography”, he shared for the first time his personal collection of favorite recipes that he gathered and perfected over his lifetime, including his very first recipe to make light bread which he mastered at age 7. A

range of dishes are included for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with instructions on the right way to make biscuits, pancakes, omelets, casserole, pies and much more. One of his goals for the unpublished book was to provide inspiration and practical lessons for the home cook as well. “We’ve uncovered a new secret of the colonel’s, and we want to share it with millions of KFC fans around the world,” said Roger Eaton, chief executive officer, KFC Corp. “Col. Sanders was a lifelong cook and sage and his life lessons are just as powerful and relevant today as they were 40 years go. He is known for creating delicious homestyle meals, developing recipes from scratch and sharing his strong beliefs with friends and family along the way. That’s why we are so delighted to let KFC fans know we will be releas-

MOAR installs officers TROY — The Midwestern Ohio Association of Realtors held its annual Christmas party and installation of officers recently at LeDoux’s restaurant in Troy. The event celebrated a reportedly successful year for the board’s members. Robin Banas, of Realty 2000 Group, the 2011 MOAR president, recapped high points of the year, which included increased education opportunities for members and successful fundraising events. The 2012 MOAR board of directors will be as follows: president, Veryl Cisco, of Cisco Realty; president-elect, Laurie Johnson, of Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors; treasurer, Teri Frymyer, of Choice Properties; past president, Robin Banas, of Realty 2000 Group; directors, Stephen Henderson, of Henderson Land Invest-

ment Co., Sandra Christy, of Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors, Jon Hall, of JMH Associates Inc., Tim Gleason, of Realty 2000 Group, Carrie Trotter, of National Property Inspections, Malia Hughes, of Choice Properties, Melissa Bosley, of The Realty Passkey, and Laura Bates, of McVety Realty. Wayne Snyder, of Galbreath Realtors, Troy, was awarded a special recognition from the National Association of Realtors. Snyder has earned the distinguished designation of Realtor emeritus. This status is given to Realtors who have been active members of their real estate association for 40 years or more. Snyder has been a member for 44 years and has supported his national, state and local real estate boards along with local community issues.

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ing the ‘food autobiography’ next year,” added Eaton. At the age of 65, Col. Sanders turned a $105 Social Security check into a global chicken empire and until his death at the age of 90, traveled 250,000 miles a year visiting KFC restaurants worldwide. The original manuscript for the “food autobiography” was discovered by accident by Amy Sherwood, a 30year veteran of the company who immediately realized the value and significance of the find. The company believes that if someone less knowledgeable about the brand had found the document, it likely would have stayed in the archives and remained undiscovered for years. The original “food autobiography” has been put in the KFC’s vault, next to the Secret Original Recipe, which the colonel made famous. The vault was modernized and remodeled in 2009 to go high tech. The custom-built, digital FireKing safe protecting KFC’s secrets weighs more than 770 lbs. and has a one-half inch thick steel door. The computerized safe also has a dualopening system that requires both a smart key and a personal identification number (PIN). A built-in silent alarm and time lock feature provide additional layers of safekeeping which alert the security team of any attempted intrusion and allow access to the safe during pre-set periods of time. The vault is under 24/7 closed circuit monitoring as well. For more information about KFC and the Colonel’s manuscript v i s i t www.facebook.com/KFC or www.kfc.com.

VERSAILLES — Farm Credit Services of Mid-America — a $17.5 billion agriculture lending cooperative serving farmers and rural America in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee — is allocating more than $100,000 in scholarships to students studying agriculture and other related majors during 2012. In addition to offering scholarships through the 4-H and FFA and several universities across the association’s fourstate territory, Farm Credit will be awarding 42 scholarships to FCS members or children of members who are attending college. The values of the FCS scholarships are between $1,000 and $1,500 and are awarded based on academic record, leadership qualities, and community involvement. “For the last several years, we have offered scholarships to youth as a way to demonstrate our commitment to help prepare them for tomor-

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Wherman named Ladies Home Journal top volunteer BY CRAIG SHIRK Ohio Community Media cshirk@urbanacitizen.com NEW YORK — Winner of the Ladies Home Journal We Volunteer Award, Urbana native Tessa Wehrman is showing what giving is all about. The 2002 Urbana High School graduate has given her time to two New York groups supporting adults and children with disabilities the last four years. When diagnosed with breast cancer last year, Wehrman continued supporting Achilles International, which helps disabled athletes train and run, and Daniel’s Music Foundation, which helps people through music therapy. During her most trying times, members of those groups returned the favor and helped her. After she had a double mastectomy, they took food and flowers to her. In addition, some 40 Achilles members participated in New York’s annual Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure as a way to honor their trainer and guide. “I think my story shows that volunteerism is not a one-way street,” Wehrman said. “I don’t think I’m giving up anything by volunteering, but I’m getting back everything I put into it.” “She inspires all of us to get off our butts and do some work,” Wehrman’s sister, Melissa Householder of Toledo, said with a laugh. While Wehrman was battling cancer, Melissa said her sister couldn’t remain sidelined while others “who have every reason not to run” kept going. “She never makes an excuse,” Melissa added. A programming coordinator for Nickelodeon International, Wehrman is one of the youngest managers on the staff, according to her mother, Sandy Wehrman, of Urbana, formerly of Fort Loramie. Wehrman’s move to the Big Apple came shortly after she graduated from Otterbein University in 2006, receiving bachelor’s degrees in broadcasting and

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TESSA WEHRMAN, of New York and formerly of Urbana, was the winner of the Ladies Home Journal We Volunteer Award. Wehrman, who is a breast cancer survivor, is the daughter of Sandy and Jim Wehrman, former Fort Loramie residents. public relations. After watching her older sisters Jessica and Melissa assimilate into the big cities of Washington, D.C., and Boston, Wehrman said the move to New York wasn’t daunting. Melissa, a graphic designer in Toledo with clients as far away as California and New York, became Wehrman’s primary caregiver during her bout with breast cancer. Meanwhile, Jessica, a political correspondent in Washington for the Columbus Dispatch, put her investigative talents to work, seeking the best hospital care for her sister. Now cured, Wehrman and her sisters believe topnotch care made the difference. Emotional support certainly played a major factor, too, they said. “We’ve never been prouder of our daughters, the way they bonded over this,” said a tearful Sandy on behalf of her husband Jim as well. Sandy secretly nominated Wehrman for the volunteer award, much to her youngest daughter’s surprise.

“It took her a little bit to believe what was going on. She called and asked, ‘Mom, what are you doing?’ I said, ‘Laundrey. Why?,” Sandy said, laughing. Wehrman said she managed to find the best of Urbana in the metropolis, and it wasn’t long before she combined her passions for sports and people through volunteerism. Not even cancer could keep her away. “Once I got into the work force, I wanted something to supplement my everyday work,” she said. “It’s a very busy, crazy city. I like it a lot.” She added, “You have to find your own little communities in the big city … I feel like if you just relate to people, it’s similar in a lot of ways (to Urbana). I miss Ohio though. It has its own charm.” With her selection as top volunteer through the Ladies’ Home Journal, Wehrman was able to give $5,000 to a volunteer group of her choice. She chose Daniel’s Music Foundation.

“She connects with people,” Ken Trush, cofounder of the music organization, said of Wehrman. “She has a way about her that she’s able to get members who are shy or a little withdrawn (to participate) … Tessa understands that you can have the largest impact on people who might get overlooked.” Having gone temporarily bald from chemotherapy, Wehrman sometimes wore wigs and pretended to take on new personalities with each one to get a laugh from group members, Ken said. “Do I want to be San Diego today?” she would ask herself, said Ken. “She’s really courageous. She doesn’t do it in a ‘Look at me’ attitude. She does it naturally, which makes it that much more inspiring,” he added. “Tessa’s amazing. She does so much,” added Daniel Trush, Ken’s son, who continues running competitively even after having a brain aneurysm erupt. A former UHS cross-coun-

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try runner and Otterbein tennis player, Wehrman learned of Daniel’s program through her volunteer work with Achilles, sports outreach for the disabled. She has enjoyed helping the blind, paraplegic and those suffering from cerebral palsy or other disadvantages, some of them war veterans who’ve lost limbs in service. She guided one man nine hours through the New York Marathon, taught another how to ride a tandem bike and competed with several others in triathlons, marathons and other races. “It’s amazing to see someone’s confidence boost when they do something again that they love,” Wehrman said. Eddie Montanez, a blind runner, is one of Wehrman’s many running partners who she meets regularly at Central Park. An Achilles member for 15 years, Montanez has known Wehrman for four years and enjoys to banter with her on their runs. “I wish there were more people like her,” Montanez said. “She makes you feel special, but not in a condescending way, but more like when you see an old friend.” He added, “She’s very, very funny. She can meet my jokes and even top it.” He spoke of when she underwent surgery and several Achilles members paid her a visit. “There was such a large number of people just to show up for that,” Montanez said. Of her own trials, Wehrman said, “It’s amazing how things that happen to you make you realize you can do more … It doesn’t really feel like you’re volunteering, because you’re getting to run in a beautiful park.” finished Wehrman chemotherapy on Oct. 3 after four months of treatments. Despite a steady flow of medications, treatments and the aftereffects of surgery, Wehrman said she had to “keep moving forward,” if for no other reason than to keep her loved ones from worrying about her.

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Judge sentences SMITH party in Sidney,” said Judy. and state law. Gilroy to probation willA beretirement held for Smith Judy had asked for a • Adopted In Shelby County Common Pleas Court recently, Judge James F. Stevenson sentenced Navaughn M. Gilroy, at large, to five years of probation and fined him $200 plus costs on a charge of possession of criminal tools, a felony of the fifth degree. • James T. Roderick, 13490 Pasco Montra

Road, amended charge of attempted breaking and entering, a first-degree misdemeanor, sentenced to 180 days in jail (one day credit for time served), fined $100 plus costs. • Jennifer Cromes, at large, $2,500 bond ordered forfeited for failure to appear for sentencing on a theft charge.

Special meeting set NEW BREMEN — The New Bremen Local Board of Education has scheduled a special board meeting Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. in the high school community room to begin work on the superintendent search. The meeting will be in executive session and reportedly no action will follow.

BOND the Gas America clerk, and then firing the weapon at him. Each charge also carries a firearm specification. Napier, 19, 733 W. North St., Apt. C, is charged with complicity to aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, for allegedly aiding in the robbery by serving as a lookout. Napier also is charged with escape, a third-degree felony, for trying to escape from the back of a law en-

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Friday at the city offices at noon. Discussion was held concerning changes in the way municipal income taxes are calculated and collected. According to Tom Judy, interim city manager, Gov. John Kasich’s office is reportedly studying a way to make the changes so the state would collect all municipal taxes. No draft legislation is available at this time. The Ohio Municipal League reported in its Dec. 2 Legislative Bulletin that legislation is being drafted in which the state would take over the collection of more than $4 billion annually in local income taxes. The legislation would also call for increased uniformity in income tax rules for local municipalities. Judy said it costs the city about 1.7 percent to collect the municipal taxes. If the state takes over, he said, that fee would increase, thus decreasing the amount of taxes coming to the city. proposed Another change would call for the taxes to be collected on residents only. The city currently collects municipal taxes from people living outside of Sidney but who work for a business located in the city. “Sidney receives 50 percent of its taxes from nonresidents who work

resolution opposing the statewide income tax collection. After discussion, Barhorst asked that the issued be tabled until the next meeting. Finance Officer Ginger Adams is to find out who is serving on the committee looking at the issue. In other business, council: • Adopted an ordinance for appropriations of $52,689,205 for the city’s 2012 expenditures. The appropriations are 3.5 percent less than the 2011 appropriations. • Adopted an ordinance establishing utility and sanitation rates with increases of 3 percent for water, sewer and stormwater and 5.3 percent for curbside refuse pickup. The water and sewer rates will be effective Jan. 1. The curbside refuse pickup rates will be effective April 1. • Adopted changes to the personnel policies for the city, which includes removing references to positions which no longer exist; changing the time period for reinstatement from one to two years for an employee given a disability separation; remove the requirement that the city pay for biennial physicals for all employees; add language that coverage for dependent children will be provided as required by federal

is reliable, dependable and conscientious. (Use this to your advantage.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is an excellent day to make future travel plans or plans for further education. You’re thinking about how to secure your future in a more practical way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Sit down with others to discuss assets and liabilities today. It will be empowering for you to figure out exactly what you owe and what you own. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Discussions with partners and close friends will be sober but practical today. You might decide how to work together on a project. Or someone older and more experienced will give you advice that is helpful. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Choose to do routine work on the job today because you won’t mind doing it. You will find

pleasure in accomplishing something. You feel determined and serious about what you want to do. YOU BORN TODAY One of your greatest strengths is your positive, friendly demeanor. People trust you and like you because you’re admirable. You have a pleasing personality, but more than that, you have standards and ethics. This is why you easily earn the respect of others. In the year ahead, you will experience a major change, perhaps something as significant as what changed around 2003. Birthdate of: Adam Brody, actor; Tim Conway, actor/comedian; Helen Slater, actress.

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BY FRANCIS DRAKE you will not waste your money on frivolous What kind of day will items. Oh no! You want tomorrow be? To find out to buy practical things what the stars say, read that will last long into the forecast given for the future. your birth sign. LEO For Thursday, (July 23 to Aug. 22) Dec. 15, 2011 You’re in a practical ARIES frame of mind today. (March 21 to April 19) You might want to give It’s the perfect day to others advice, or in make vacation plans for turn, you might be inthe future. It’s also a terested in advice from good day to plan busi- someone older or more nesses related to the experienced. hospitality industry, VIRGO show business or the en- (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) tertainment world. What a wonderful TAURUS day to research any(April 20 to May 20) thing! You have focus Talk to an older fam- and perseverance. ily member for advice You’re willing to look today. This is also a good under every rock until day to discuss family you find what you’re business, especially re- looking for. garding long-range fuLIBRA ture plans. (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) GEMINI You will welcome the (May 21 to June 20) advice of someone older Choose work that re- or more experienced quires attention to detail today. Quite likely, you today, because you have will encounter this perexcellent powers of con- son in a group situacentration right now. tion. You’re in a serious frame SCORPIO of mind. (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) CANCER People in authority (June 21 to July 22) notice you today. They If shopping today, see you as someone who

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an ordinance to change pay ranges for the city manager, $100,000 to $120,000; remove the pay for the part-time director of law, %65,843.16, and add pay range for new full-time director of law, $90,000 to $120,000; remove pay for part-time prosecutor position, $75,293.66; authorize 1 percent contribution to clerk’s deferred retirement account; reclassify assistant superintendent positions from $48,241.40 to $60,132.80 $50,398.40 to to $62,836.80 to reflect a re-assessment of the positions; reflect organizational changes in revenue collections division by reclassifying the revenue collections manager from pay grade of $48,214.40 to $60,132.80 pay grade of to $50,398.40 to $62,836.80, and reclassifying income tax administrator pay grade from $48,214.40 to $60,132.80 to pay grade $46,238.40 to $57,574.40. • Adopted an ordinance abolishing the city position. prosecutor’s

The new full-time director of law will assume the duties currently assigned to the part-time director of law and parttime prosecutor. • Adopted a resolution authorized the interim city manager to enter into a revolving loan fund administration agreement with the Ohio Department of Development. • Approved a resolution to allow city Clerk Joyce Goubeaux attend a Public Records Law and Sunshine Law training session to be held after the first of the year. • Appointed Daniel F. Heitmeyer to a five-year term on the Sidney Compensation Commission, which determines the annual salary of the mayor and members of city council. • Heard requests for a C2 liquor permit for Walgreen Co., 1400 Michigan St., and a liquor license transfer from Speedway Beverage LLC to Speedway LCC, 1515 N. Main Ave. • Went into executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.

Police investigate alleged attack BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER jbumgarner@sdnccg.com VERSAILLES — A Versailles teen had to be treated at the hospital following an alleged attack Friday night. John Poeppelman, 17, of Versailles, received approximately 30 stitches to his face following an alleged incident which occurred around 11:40 p.m. Friday according to Versailles Police Chief Mark Humphreys. The incident reportedly happened behind the old Versailles High School at the baseball diamond. Poeppelman was allegedly attacked by three individuals, one from Versailles, one from Anna and one from Minster. Alexander Brant Barnes, 18, of Versailles was arrested and is currently in the Darke County Jail. Barnes has been charged with one count of aggravated robbery and felonious assault. The incident is still under investigation.

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TODAY IN HISTORY HOROSCOPE Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 is months, Wednesday, InToday the coming the basic Dec. qualitiesthe of leadership possess will be 14, 348th you day of 2011. polishedare and17enhanced. As in others days left the There start to notice, supporters from both year. your business and social worlds will Today’s inranks. Hisbegin to edge Highlight you to the front tory: SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Keep in yourself and your ideas, Onfaith Dec. 14, 1911, Norweeven if others are Roald not fullyAmundin accord. gian explorer Chances won’t bebecame you who isthe off sen andare, hisitteam track, but your boorish associates. first men to reach the South CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If Pole, beating British exyou know you out lackathe necessary pedition led by aRobert F. knowledge concerning commercial involvement, don’t hesitate to rely on Scott. a On trustworthy associate. They will this date: guide you through the maze. ■ In 1799, the first presiAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — dent of the United Thankfully, fairness and tactStates, are your George Washington, died see at two greatest assets. Once others thatMount you are Vernon, not tryingVa., to put anyhis home atthing ageover 67. on them, they will treat you fairly in turn. ■ In 1819, Alabama joined PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Condithe Union as the 22nd state. tions in general look to be extremely ■ In where 1861,your Prince Albert, favorable work or career is concerned. Keep performing the husband of Queen Victoria,todied of your abilities, atbest Windsor Castle because at age your 42. efforts noticed. ■ are Inbeing 1936, the comedy ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Yield “You Can’t Itsome With You” to your need Take to spend relaxing by George Kaufman time with goodS.friends and fun and comMoss Hart panions. You opened don’t haveon to Broadpenalize your budget to do so — an inexpenway. sive will suffice. ■ get-together In 1946, the United NaTAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Allotions General Assembly voted cate a reasonable amount of time to totending establish U.N. headquarto the needs of those you love. ters indoNew York. If you so purely from your heart’s desire, it’ll1961, be extremely fulfillingbus for ■ In a school everyone. was hit by a passenger train GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — There atare aa couple crossing near Greeley, of dynamic forces at work Colo., 20 students. within killing you that could yield you much ■ In 1975, South Molucsuccess. One issix the abundance of bright ideas you’ll get, and the other can extremists surrendered is howholding you implement them. after 23 hostages for CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It is 12 days on a train near the admirable how generous you are with Dutch town ofYou’ll Beilen. your resources. not only spend ■ In 1981,you Israel annexed them on things want, but also put themGolan toward Heights, supplying pleasure the which for it others as well. had seized from Syria in 1967. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Mankiller — Because ■ In 1985, Wilma your showmanship qualities will be became the first woman to very much in evidence, everything lead a major American Indian you do will carry a flair for the dratribe she took office as prinmaticas and even attract an audience. VIRGO (Aug. 22) — You’ll cipal chief of 23-Sept. the Cherokee Nasense in order to be effective, it tion ofthat Oklahoma. will be best to keep a low profile. ■ In 1986, the experimenThus, you will likely choose to operate tal aircraft Voyager, piloted in the background, planting your by Dick and Jeana ideas in the Rutan minds of associates. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. — Maintain Yeager, took off23)from Eda positive a victor’s viwards Airattitude Forceand Base in Calsion, and all the dealings you have ifornia on the first nonstop, with large groups or corporations will non-refueled flight around come off as well as you hoped they the world. would. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — The ■ Ten years ago: Hundreds feeling doggingoccupied your heels that ofitchy U.S. Marines the life has been airport, conspiring against you Kandahar carefully will finally fade. Freed from the burpicking through unexploded den of your own spurious premoniweaponry and debris left but by tions, you’ll begin to make slow the Taliban as the U.S. milidefinite improvements. COPYRIGHT 2011its United tary relocated mainFeature base Inc. inSyndicate, southern Afghanistan.

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WEATHER

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Mostly cloudy with chance of showers High: 52°

Showers with south winds with gusts up to 30 mph Low: 38°

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The big weather story this week will be a rise in temperatures. As high press u r e slides east of us, we'll see winds from the south and southwest. Highs will be in the 50s today and Thursday. However, with the warmer temperatures also comes a likely chance for rain.

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Friday ................................trace Saturday............................trace Sunday..............................none Monday .............................none Month to date.....................1.86 Year to date......................54.74

Wednesday’s sunset..5:11 p.m. Thursday’s sunrise.....7:51 a.m. Thursday’s sunset......5:11 p.m.

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

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Most common kinds of hepatitis DEAR DR. fected people go DONOHUE: My on to develop a husband and I chronic infection, are in our 50s. one in which the Both of us had an virus remains in exam this year the liver, and from different these people face doctors. Blood the possibility of tests showed that coming down with we both have hep- To your liver cirrhosis or atitis C. Neither liver cancer. A good of us feels sick, vaccine for the and neither of us health prevention of hepever remembers Dr. Paul G. atitis B is availacquiring this inable. Donohue fection. Our docHepatitis C intors say we don’t need any fects around 3 million treatment. What is the Americans. In contrast treatment if we ever do? with hepatitis B, around Are we infectious to oth- 70 percent to 80 percent ers? We don’t have chil- will have a chronic infecdren. — K.K. tion. A sizable number ANSWER: In North will come down with liver America, hepatitis B and cirrhosis or cancer, but C are the two most com- that doesn’t happen right mon kinds of viral hepati- away. It takes 20 or more tis. In the United States, years before those compliabout 1.25 million are in- cations arise. fected with hepatitis B When treatment of virus. Five percent of in- hepatitis C is advised,

Dec. 14, 1911 Notice — We will pay a reward of $25 for the arrest and the conviction of the parties who threw the snuff, causing the confusion at the Royal and theaters last Gem evening — The Management. ——— At the regular meeting of city council last evening an ordinance approving and adopting the house numbering system for the city was read and passed under a suspension of the rules. Following a report from councilman Abbott that he had found mud from 10 to 12 inches deep on the north end of River Street, the service director was instructed to scrape the mud off the street, gravel it and roll the same without delay, under orders of the Board of Health.

two medicines have been given simultaneously for many years. Those drugs are peginterferon and ribavirin. About 50 percent of chronic hepatitis C patients respond well to this regimen. However, blacks have a poorer response, with only 25 percent achieving viral suppression. A true breakthrough has arrived in the treatment of hepatitis C. Two new drugs, telaprevir (Incivek) and boceprevir (Victrelis) have had a huge impact in improving treatment success. Either of these drugs, given in conjunction with the standard treatment of ribavirin and peginterferon, greatly increases the cure rates for blacks and whites. An initial sickness after acquiring hepatitis C virus is rare, and, that’s

why you and your husband didn’t realize you were infected. The virus can be transmitted through blood transfusions (no longer a threat), sharing needles for drug injections, rarely through sexual relations and household contact, but more possibly through promiscuous sex and in ways yet to be determined. You’re not a threat to others. The booklet on hepatitis describes these infections and their treatment, not including the latest treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No 503, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

Dec. 14, 1936 Junior Schamp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Schamp of North Main Avenue, suffered a concussion and possible fracture of the skull, the result of a fall from his bicycle yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred while he was on his way home from junior high school. He was riding across the old canal bed on North Miami Avenue when he fell from his wheel, his head striking a stone. ——— One of the largest illicit distilling plants ever uncovered in Darke County, was brought to light in a raid near Lightsville, which resulted in one arrest and the destruction of more than 10,000 gallons of alcohol mash.

50 Years Dec. 14, 1961 Final arrival of wintry weather has all but halted construction work on the Sidney-Wapakoneta link of the new Interstate 75 expressway. The near-shutdown was followed by an estimate by Fred Wagner, project supervisor on the job for State Highway Division Seven that it will require about 60 working days

next spring to make the multi-million project ready for opening to traffic. Work of hooking up the new 16-mile section with the completed Sidney-Piqua link at the North Sidney interchange alone will require about 20 days, Wagner said. ——— Whether Shelby County will take over and maintain the historic Miami and Erie Canal locks at Lockington in accord with an offer made by the state may be determined Thursday. Commissioners thus far have not committed themselves definitely on the project, but are believed to view it favorably. They say that a number of groups and organizations, including several of a historical and civic nature have urged acceptance of the state offer.

25 Years Dec. 14, 1986 Matthew R. Smith, a senior at Lehman High School, has been named Teenager of the Month by the Sidney Optimist Club. Smith, 17, a member of the National Honor Society, has a grade average of 97.972 percent. ——— Joy Pitts was installed as president when the Wilson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met recently at Memorial United Methodist Church. Other officers for the next year include Ruth Ann Gerber of Jackson Center, vice president; June Larger, recording secretary; Catherine Roeller, treasurer; Wilma Arbogast, gift shop treasurer, and Nettie Schlater, corresponding secretary. Mary Ellen May was elected to serve as a board member. Named to the policy committee were Margaret Burns and Mary Grace Brelsford.

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Mother-in-law’s scanty clothes get dressing-down from wife ABBY: I am an edu- of her time gossiping with cated woman in her newfound my late 20s. I buddies who are have been marhalf her age, and ried for several who seem to deyears to a wonlight in dressing derful man, and her up to make we were recently her the talk of the blessed with our town. first child. As a little girl, Since our wedwhen I dreamed ding, my relationof how my life Dear ship with my would be as a Abby m o t h e r- i n - l a w married woman, Abigail has been an it was never like evolving one. Van Buren this. My dreams Since the incepnever included a tion of “Desperate House- MIL who enjoys seeing wives” on TV, she seems people look at her in disto believe she’s a charac- belief as she struts across ter on the show. She trots the room. I don’t want around in revealing cloth- this to be an example for ing looking like a street- my daughter. Conwalker. She spends most fronting her doesn’t work

— she responds with guilt and mockery. In other words, she always wins. I’m at a loss and have given up trying to figure her out. Please help. — DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE DEAR DESPERATE: As an educated woman, it’s time for you to smarten up and accept your mother-in-law for the “character” she is — warts and all. You were wrong to expect her to fulfill the fantasy role you created for her. She’s not ready to do it — and she may never be. The way she dresses will not influence your daughter; you will do that. Your mother-in-

law’s attire is a reflection only on her, not you. Remember that. If she is so youthful in spirit that she has been accepted by a younger group of women, stop judging her and perhaps even learn from it. She’s not over the hill yet. So stop trying to push her there, and you’ll both be happier. DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Joe,” and I have been married for 12 years. I have a daughter from a previous marriage and he has a son from a previous relationship. My daughter is married and lives in another state. My 22-year-old stepson, “Junior,” lives with us. He has a history of

drug and alcohol abuse and has stolen from us. I recently discovered that another item of mine was missing. I told Joe it has to stop — that I can’t live like a prisoner in my own home. Joe will not kick Junior out of the house. Joe said HE would leave, but that he won’t put Junior out on the street like a dog. Our marriage was solid until Junior’s problems started a year ago. I’d never ask my husband to make a choice. Junior is his son. I, on the other hand, feel like a stranger in my own home. We barely speak now and have been sleeping in separate rooms. I am at a

loss. Abby, have you any advice? — STRANGER IN MY OWN HOME DEAR STRANGER: Yes. You and your husband should consult a therapist who specializes in treating addictions. Your husband loves his son, but he is enabling him to continue using by turning a blind eye to his stealing and not enforcing consequences. Sometimes love has to be tough. Because your marriage has deteriorated to the point that you no longer speak or share a bedroom, recognize that you must look out for your own welfare because your husband seems unwilling or unable to.

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1 & 2 BEDROOMS, Botkins, appliances, air, laundry, patio, 1 level, no pets, $ 3 5 0 - $ 4 1 5 , (937)394-7265. 1 BEDROOM, northend Sidney, appliances, air, some utilities, laundry facility, NO PETS. $365, (937)394-7265 113 EAST Water Street, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, appliances, no pets, $395 month. Call (937)498-8000. 1520 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $420 month, $200 Deposit. Air, laundry, no pets. Call for showing. (937)710-5075 2 BEDROOM. 13753 McCartyville Rd, Large country lot near McCartyville. Anna Schools. Completely refurbished. Attached garage. Water, sewage furnished. No pets. Appliances. $450 + $400 deposit. ( 9 3 7 ) 3 9 4 - 7 1 1 4 (937)693-3559 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, half double. First month's rent FREE! Court Street. Appliances, basement. Very clean, NO PETS. $435 plus utilities. (937)497-7200 2 BEDROOM apartment, Sidney, appliances, air, washer/ dryer hookup, trash paid, no pets, $450, (937)394-7265

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JACKSON CENTER, December's rent FREE! Newer 2 bedroom duplex. Air, garage, appliances. $575 monthly plus deposit. (937)901-9160 NEW DUPLEX, Botkins. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car, gas heat, central air, W/D room, appliances, well insulated, no pets. $750 month, (937)394-7144. SIDNEY APARTMENT: 1 Bedroom, utilities included. $95 week, $190 deposit. (937)552-7914

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The Council on Rural Services is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic leader who is committed to the early childhood profession to oversee, operate, and grow their Kids Learning Place location in Piqua in Miami County. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years direct supervisory experience, management in childcare operations, and a working knowledge of childcare licensing regulations in a Step Up to Quality accredited child care center. This position is responsible for the overall management of the center, including staff supervision, team development, effective parent relationships, and administration of daily operations. In addition, must possess excellent communication and business development skills and be willing to work with the local community to sustain continued growth. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Early Childhood Education or related) is required. The Kids Learning Place in Piqua provides full-day, year round, quality early care and education to over 220 children ages birth through school age. Our goal is to prepare children for success in school and in life by giving them a great start toward a bright future. Minimum starting salary is $39,748. To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org

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BABYSITTER, looking for babysitting position on 1st or 2nd shift. References available upon request. (937)489-0665

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SIDNEY Flea Market inside Sidney Plaza. Saturday only 9-5. CRAFT BAZAAR!!! Offering last minute unique gifts. Ceramics, painted and bisque. Embroidered items, Ohio State Items. Christening gowns, baked goods and candies. Something for everyone.

GO-CART/Dingo by Manco, model 389-00, 8HP, Roll cage, $450. 2 antique sun dials, metal, celestial /terrestrial?, $75 each. 2 antique plant hanger, metal, each has a bird in design, $35 each. Pistol, antique, browning 32 auto, early, nickel, engraved, $225. (937)698-6362

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FURNITURE, excellent condition, Lane plaid sofa/ loveseat, oak tables, sewing table for 2 machines, computer desk/ file, bar stools Troy, priced to sell. (937)552-7177 LIVING ROOM Suite, 3 piece, matching couch, gliding loveseat & oversize chair, excellent condition, $450 obo (937)710-4657 MITSUBISHI TV, big screen, 65 inches, HDTV 1080 integrated series, great condition. $250, over $2000 new. (937)418-7242

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SLEEPER SOFA, mauve and blue floral, 7 foot. Good condition. $250. Oak double door TV cabinet, lots of storage, DVD player shelf. $150. (937)638-5591

421 NORTH Miami, updated 3 bedroom duplex, 2 car, $555/ deposit, (937)526-4318. IN SIDNEY, 4 bedroom house, 1.5 baths, basement, $550 month, (937)773-2829 after 2pm. NICE 3 bedroom home with attached garage, large fended yard, central heat/ air, nice neighborhood, non-smoking. $695. (937)492-4038

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE Space. Ideal location. Minster on Rt. 66 across from High School. (419)394-2712 after 5pm

CATS: 4 month old companion pets, vet checks, litter trained for indoors, handles and easy temperament. Responsible pet parents only. Compensation for expenses, (937)492-2563.

METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal. Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)451-1566 or (937)214-0861.

KITTEN, 18 Week old grey/ white, male, litter trained, very friendly. (937)726-9490

AQUARIUM, 29 gallon, oak trim. Includes 30" oak trim deluxe hood, 29 gallon deluxe oak stand. All for $100. (937)552-7786

MALTESE 6 months to 3 years, males and females $200 with papers also Golden Yorkshire Terriers $200 males young adults. Morkie $50, male 4 months. Cash only. (937)332-1370

BICHON FRISE, Cairn Terriors, Yorkie, Shichons, Malti-poo, NonShedding. $100 and up. (419)925-4339

MIXED BREED puppies for Christmas!!! Small, 3 males, 1 female. Ready now. (937)638-1321 or (937)498-9973. No calls after 6pm.

PIT BULLS. 3 blue nose Pit puppies. 2 grey females. 1 fawn (light tan male), blue eyes, 9 weeks old. UKC registered parents, shots, $300 OBO. (937)938-1724 moneyace99@yahoo.com

CAMPING MEMBERSHIP, Coast to Coast Lakewood Village, 2 generations membership, private campground, asking $2000 obo, (937)538-7491

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ADULT MOVIES, still in factory seal, great selection, $4 each. Call (567)356-0272.

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HOSPITAL BED, invacare, electric foot and head, with mattress, 450 lbs. capacity, good condition. $325 (937)335-4276

2007 HONDA CRV, low mileage only 53,034 , moon roof, AWD. Would make a great Christmas present. Asking $14,000 below book value. (937)751-8381

MOTORCYCLES, 1982 Kawasaki KZ44-D, runs good, approx. 36,000 miles, $500. 1978 Suzuki GS750EC, parts only $100. (937)368-5009

2003 DODGE, Short Van, 3 seats, clean. $4200 (937)473-2629 2004 BUICK Le Sabre Ltd. 20,200 miles, white, navy blue cloth top. Loaded, front wheel drive, Leather interior, Immaculate. Florida car! $13,000 OBO. (937)492-1308

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 11CV000365 JUDGE JAMES F. STEVENSON JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. Tomas A. Mendiola, et al., Defendants Unknown Heirs (if any) of Thomas A. Mendiola, will take notice that on September 27, 2011, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Shelby County, Ohio, Case No. 11CV000365. The object of, and demand for relief in the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendants have or claim to have an interest: Parcel number(s): 020-18-26-201-004, 01-18-26-201-004 Property address: 1351 6th Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 The defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks. Dec. 7, 14, 21

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Group promotes tourism In his November Sidney Visitor’s Bureau director’s letter, Jeff Raible reports the bureau is collaborating with its Ohio Historic West travel promotion partners in Van Wert, Auglaize, Mercer, Logan, Champaign, Miami and Darke counties to exhibit at the Heartland Travel Showcase trade show in Knoxville, Tenn. The showcase is sponsored by the Ohio Travel Association and is the premier annual event for group tour marketing. At Heartland, Raible says Historic West partners will be promoting group tourism to West Central Ohio, meeting personally with up to 40 group tour operators from throughout the U.S. The bureau has also secured print and electronic advertising contracts for 2012 with the Ohio Travel Planner and Midwest Living Magazine. The travel planner is the official tourism magazine for the state of Ohio, sponsored by the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism. It has an annual circulation of 400,000. Midwest Living Magazine is a popular leisure travel publication with a monthly circulation of 303,400 in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan. Both ad contracts include website listings and a reader response service. Combined reader response for advertising placed with the publications this year totaled more than 1,100. The bureau’s website received 2,247 visits in October and 2,794 Facebook impressions.

UVCC students recognized PIQUA — Upper Valley Career Center Student Services Director, Matt Meyer, released the names of the Career Center’s High School Students-ofthe-Month for November. Those honored were: Fairlawn: Marie Rose, Cosmetology I. Houston: Briana Schaffner, Automotive Collision Repair II (American Sign Language), and Sabrina Stammen, Culinary Arts II. Jackson Center: Ryan Harris, Agriculture and Power Technology I. Sidney: Cameron Alexander, Environmental Occupations I, Kristeenu Clack, Electronics II (American Sign Language), and William Powers, Agricultural and Power Technology II.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Express your opinion online To vote, visit the site at www.sidneydailynews.com.

This week’s question: Do you stick to your fitness regime during the holiday season or let it fall by the wayside? Results of last week’s poll: Who will be the Republican nominee for president? Gingrich ....................54% Romney ....................27% Other ........................19%

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

Remembering Jesus’ birthday BY LOLA E. BILLIEL While the secular aspects of Christmas tend to overwhelm the true meaning of the holiday, some local families make a point of keeping the birthday of Jesus Christ first and foremost in a variety of ways. A couple of families even celebrate with a birthday cake and the singing of “Happy Birthday” to Jesus. Debi and Wayne Thompson, of Sidney, have enjoyed this family tradition for 28 years. They started the Christmas birthday observance when their children were small, to help focus attention on Jesus. Mrs. Thompson gets up very early on Christmas morning and prepares a special coffee cake for the entire family. She says it’s also a tradition to have special music playing while the cake is baking and while the family opens presents. By the time the presents are opened, the cake is ready. Each member of the family is represented by a candle on the cake. All gather around and sing ” Happy Birthday” to Jesus, and then the candles are blown out. The tradition is enjoyed by those of all ages, and the couple’s grown children now do the same thing at their own homes, passing the tradition along. The recipe for the special cake follows: JESUS’ BIRTHDAY CAKE (HEATH BRICKLE COFFEE CAKE) 1/4 pound butter 2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 bag Heath Brickle Bits (not chocolate covered. These can be found at Walmart.)

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DAVE KUSMIEREK, 5, blows out a candle on a birthday cake for Jesus during Christmas of 2010. He is the son of Shelly and Cameron Kusmierek of Pendleton, Ind., grandson of Debi and Wayne Thompson, of Sidney. Shown in the background is the boy’s mother and his uncle, Brad Thompson, of Brownstown, Ind. Blend flour, butter and sugars. Take out 1/2 cup of mixture and set aside for topping. To the rest, add buttermilk, baking soda, egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup Heath brickle bits. Blend well and pour into a greased 9- by 13inch pan.

entire family for 30 years. Ruth Soliday, of Lancaster, bakes a white cake every year at Christmas. After being iced with white frosting, the cake is decorated with figures of the manger scene. The characters are about 1 1/2 inches tall and set on top of the cake along Topping with lighted candles which Mix together the 1/2 cup the young grandchildren reserved mixture, 1/4 cup blow out after singing ” pecans and the remaining Happy Birthday, Jesus.” heath brickle bits. Sprinkle This family’s tradition also over top of batter and bake at includes the young children 350 degrees for 30 minutes. dressing up as characters from the nativity, thus makDebi noted that she’s ing the birth of Christ even happy she can share their more meaningful for the Solivery special tradition with day family. other people. The Rev. Eileen Hix, chilAnother local family cardren and family pastor at ries out a different version of The First United Methodist the same tradition. Cheri Church of Sidney, extends Soliday, of Sidney, said her the celebration of Jesus’s mother-in-law has shared a birthday to all from the area. Jesus birthday cake with the For the past six years chil-

dren in grades 4-6 present a musical program at the church the Sunday before Christmas at 6:30 p.m., followed by a birthday party celebration for Jesus. Hix said she purchases huge cakes so that everyone can enjoy a taste of the celebration. People attending the musical are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items which are then donated to the AGAPE food pantry. Hix said Jesus “would want us to give and to help those in need.The birthday party reminds children that Christmas is about Jesus and not (about) us really.” So, as Christmas approaches, many Christians are striving to keep the true meaning of the occasion alive. A birthday cake for Jesus is but one way this can be accomplished.

BBB’s top 10 tips to prevent Grinches from spoiling the holiday season FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

www.bbb.org or calling (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301. Also, look for your BBB’s logo on websites and click on DAYTON — With the holiday season them to confirm their legitimacy. upon us, the Better Business Bureau is • Remember criminals and scamwarning about Grinches and Scrooges mers don’t take holidays. Look for out to take your money by unsavory and review businesses’ privacy means. Your BBB sees an increase in fi- policies before giving out pernancial crimes against consumers, as sonal information. If shopping well as complaints from now until the online, be sure your computer New Year. is updated with anti-spy“Giving gifts is an important part of ware, so Grinch fingers can’t holiday celebrations for many families,” get your personal informasays John North, BBB president and tion. CEO. “You can make the holidays even • Keep all receipts and more enjoyable if you learn how to read the fine print. Online avoid potential headaches, shop smart businesses are required by and spend wisely.” law to send products The BBB encourages people to take within 30 days unless oththe following steps to avoid common erwise stated or return your money. Beproblems, such as items that can’t be fore crying Grinch, understand refund returned, gift cards that can’t be used and exchange policies can differ signifiand orders that never arrive: cantly from one seller to another. Even • Think twice before clicking links Santa can’t return a gift if it isn’t idensent via email. These links tified on the receipt. could lead to viruses and • Pay with a credit card, instead of allow Grinches to cash. Credit card companies will help get your perdispute charges if you’re scammed or sonal and bankyou don’t receive merchandise ordered. ing information. Also, review credit card statements Check retailers often, not just when bills arrive. out with • Beware of gift card scams. Con your BBB artists can get important numbers from by visiting gift cards before they’re purchased by scanning identifying numbers. They visit websites and see when gift cards are activated and use them to purchase items. Ask for gift cards behind counters instead of those displayed and use them as soon as possible. • Don’t leave purchases in plain sight in your vehicle. Thieves take advantage of holidays to break in vehicles and steal purchases. So, either remove purchases from your vehicle or make sure they’re out of sight. • Verify validities of charities. The sneakiest Scrooges will often

adopt similar names to known charities, so make sure you do your research and always make checks payable to charities, not individual solicitors. •

Make a list and check it twice. Often, people will spend more money than intended, so make a list of what you want to spend and keep track of how much you’re spending. • Check layaway policies. Layaway is an excellent option to pay for merchandise, but make sure you find out all the details, like how much you need to put down, additional fees, when payments are due and return policies, to avoid surprises. • Know if deals sound too-good-tobe-true, they probably are. When shopping online, there are hundreds of websites offering to beat competitors’ deals. Shop around and confirm actual deals. Sometimes, paying less can often cost you more. Contact your BBB for more advice on being a savvy consumer this holiday season or to check out businesses or charities. Visit www.bbb.org or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301. The BBB of Dayton and the Miami Valley serves Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Darke, Miami, Preble, Shelby and northern Warren counties. Visit www.bbb.org for more information.

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SPORTS Wednesday, December 17, 2011

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

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Lady Cavs fall Houston holds on to Marion Local to edge Minster

MARIA STEIN — Lehman lost for the third straight time Tuesday in high school girls basketball action, falling to Marion Local 61-44. The three losses have come to teams with a combined record of 10-1 (Tri Village 5-0, Marion 3-0, Minster 2-1). Lehman is 2-3 and is at St. Henry Saturday. Marion Local is back in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Saturday, hosting New Knoxville. “We ran into a buzzsaw,” said Lehman coach Gene Goodwin. The second quarter was the difference. Lehman trailed 1712 after one period, but the Lady Flyers outscored the Lady Cavs 26-4 in the second quarter for a 43-16 halftime lead. Marion Local hit 12 of 13 shots from the field in the second period. For Lehman, Julia Harrelson led in scoring with 14, Lindsey Spearman had 12 and Kandis Sargeant finished with 11. Chelsea Winner had 12 and Lindsey Thobe 10 for Marion. Lehman (44) Harrelson 6-1-14; Williams 1-0-2; Schmitz 1-0-3; Spearman 5-0-12; Hatcher 1-0-2; Sargeant 3-5-11. Totals: 17-6-44. Marion Local (61) Puthoff 1-0-2; Thobe 5-0-10; Smith 1-1-4; Kuether 3-0-7; Wuebker 2-1-6; Bergman 2-0-4; B. Winner 3-2-8. C. Winner 5-0-12; Seitz 3-2-8. Totals: 25-6-61. Score by quarters: Lehman.........................12 16 26 44 Marion ..........................17 43 55 61 Three-pointers: Lehman 4 (Spearman 2, Harrelson, Schmitz); Marion 5 (C. Winner 2, Smith, Kuether, Wuebker). Records: Lehman 2-3, Marion 3-0. Reserve score: Marion 37, Lehman 17.

NK tops Botkins

BOTKINS — New Knoxville hit its first four shots to grab the early lead, and held on to it the rest of the way in getting past Botkins 50-38 in non-league girls basketball Tuesday. The loss leaves Botkins at 2-3 on the season and ups New Knoxville’s record to 4-1. “I was happy despite the loss,” said Botkins first-year coach Don Mack. “They hit their first four shots of the game and we were down 10-2 at one point. So to come back and only be down four going into the fourth quarter, I was pleased with that. But I think we just ran out of gas after playing two straight nights.” The Lady Trojans got 15 points and six rebounds from Logan Pitts. Christine Johnson added nine points and also had six rebounds. Tiana Heidt had a big game for New Knoxville, tossing in 18 points. She had plenty of help as Paige Lehman added 15 and Haley Horstman 10. Botkins is back in action Thursday at home against Bellefontaine. New Knoxville is at Marion Local New Knoxville (50) Horstman 5-0-10; Reineke 0-2-2; Kuck 1-0-2; Dillion 1-1-3; Heidt 8-218; Lehman 5-5-15. Totals: 20-10-50. Botkins (38) Christman 1-0-2; McCullough 3-07; Bergman 2-1-5; Johnson 4-1-9; Pitts 6-3-15. Totals: 16-5-38. Score by quarters: NK .................................16 27 36 50 Botkins............................9 20 32 38 Three-pointers: NK 0, Botkins 1 (McCullough). Records: NK 4-1, Botkins 2-3. Reserve score: Botkins 35, NK 20.

Lady Bucks go 9-0 with victory COLUMBUS (AP) — Tayler Hill had 21 points, four assists and five steals in 29 minutes to lead No. 12 Ohio State to an 83-49 victory over Southern University on Tuesday night. Hill, who is 11th nationally in scoring at 21.3 points per game, had five steals in the first 15 minutes and converted all of them into layups to help the Buckeyes (9-0) to a 44-24 halftime lead. Ohio State can match the

2000-01 team for the program's best start in the NCAA era since (1982-83) with a win Saturday at California. Kendra Coleman had 14 points for Southern (1-5), which has lost five straight. The Jaguars had allowed 60 points per game but the Buckeyes reached that mark with 12 minutes to go on a layup by Hill off one of seven assists by Samantha Prahalis, who had 17 points.

MINSTER — Houston upped its record to 2-1 on the season and left the Minster Wildcats looking for their first win of the season in a 46-44 thiller Tuesday at Minster. Houston looked to be in command with a 44-36 lead with 3:40 remaining, but Minster reeled off seven straight points to cut the lead to 44-43. Jesse Phlipot hit two free throws with :10 left for Houston, and Minster was unable to come back. Minster was able to get to the line with under five seconds left and Devon Poeppelman hit his first. He missed the second on purpose and teammate Ryan Hoying came up with the carom. But Houston was able to get a hand on the ball from behind to keep him from tying the game up. Houston returns to action Friday night at home against Jackson Center in County play. Minster is also back in action Friday, hosting Delphos St. John’s in Midwest Athletic Conference play. Houston led from the start, but the lead was only three going to the final period. Ryan Curl came up big for the Wildcats as he tossed in 17 points with the aid of 5for-6 from the free throw line. Phlipot, held to just two points in the first half, went on to finish with 12. SDN Photo/David Pence Minster got 15 points from Adam Niemeyer and 12 from MINSTER’S ETHAN Wolf battles Houston’s Jesse Phlipot (right) and a teammate for the ball in action Tuesday night at Poeppelman. Houston (46) Minster in boys basketball. Braun 2-2-6; Mullen 2-2-6; Clack 1-0-3; Phlipot 4-4-12; Curl 6-5-17; Phipps 1-0-2. Totals: 16-13-46. Minster (44) B. Hoying 2-0-6; Niemeyer 7-0-15; Poeppelman 4-3-12; R. Hoying 2-0-6; Wolf 0-1-1; Huber 2-0-4. Totals: 17-444. Score by quarters: Houston ........................10 20 34 46 Minster ...........................7 17 31 44 Three-pointers: Minster 6 (R. Hoying 2, B. Hoying 2, Niemeyer, Poeppelman); Houston 1 (Clack). Records: Houston 2-1, Minster 02.

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Raiders go to 3-0 ANSONIA — Big first and third quarters proved to be plenty for the Russia Raiders, who raised their record on the year to 4-0 with a convincing 69-51 victory over Ansonia in non-league boys basketball action here Tuesday.

The Raiders outscored the Tigers 42-16 in those two quarters and that was more than Ansonia could make up in the other two, even though the Tigers outscored the Raiders by 10 in the final period. Russia rolled to the early lead, taking a 21-6 bulge after one quarter and increasing it to 39-23 at the half. With the big third quarter, Russia held a 60-32 lead going into the final period. Russia had three players in double figures. Bryce Rittenhouse led the way with 15, including 5-for-5 at the free throw line. Treg Francis and Brandon Wilson added 12 points apiece.

Russia faces an odd weekend, with County games both Friday and Saturday. They host Botkins Friday and travel to Loramie on Saturday. Russia (61) Dues 1-0-3; N. Francis 3-0-6; T. Francis 4-2-12; Gariety 1-1-4; Monnin 4-1-9; Rittenhouse 4-5-15; Schafer 01-1; Sherman d3-1-7; Wilson 5-2-12. Totals: 25-134-69. Ansonia (51) Bergman 1-0-2; Brown 3-2-11; Holcomb 5-6-16; Kaiser 3-3-10; Keller 3-0-7; Schlechty 2-1-5. Totals: 17-1151. Score by quarters: Russia ...........................21 39 60 69 Ansonia...........................6 23 32 51 Three-pointers: Russia 6 (T. Francis 2, Rittenhouse 2, Dues, Gariety); Ansonia 6 (Brown 3, Kaiser, Keller, Schlecty). Records: Russia 3-0, Asonia 2-2.

Matta still not sure about Sullinger RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State coach Thad Matta still isn’t sure when injured star forward Jared Sullinger will play next. “It’s the progression we’re trying to take in terms of step by step,” he said of the pace at which Sullinger is being brought back from back spasms that have caused him to sit out the last two games. “As opposed to running the full marathon, we’re going to warm up with a 5K and then get to a 10K.” The 6-foot-9 Sullinger is able to run, jump and shoot. But he still hasn’t been cleared to play when the second-ranked Buckeyes (8-1) host South Carolina-Upstate on Wednesday night. “You know me, I’m a guy that likes to not play guys a lot,” Matta joked. “I don’t know the answer. Hopefully I’ll know more (after Tuesday’s practice). Probably more of the tell-all (will be) in the morning, how he feels.” The Buckeyes suffered

their first loss of the season on Saturday at No. 13 Kansas, a 78-67 setback on one of the toughest home courts in the country. Maybe because they at least hung with the Jayhawks for most of the game despite Sullinger’s absence, poll voters kept the Buckeyes in the No. 2 spot. Meanwhile, top-ranked Kentucky ‚Äî which lost at Indiana on a 3pointer at the buzzer ‚Äî fell two spots to third. Syracuse climbed around Ohio State to the No. 1 position this week. Point guard Aaron Craft said the Buckeyes learned a lot from their first defeat. “Watching the tape, we played hard and we played with some good toughness, it being our first road game,” he said. “But we made mistakes that we don’t normally make. If Jared would have played and we made the same mistakes, they still would have won the game because we didn’t play Ohio State basketball.” Swingman William Buford pointed to how the Buckeyes struggles with shooting led to letdowns at the other end. “We have to learn from mis-

takes we had in our loss,” he said. “Just valuing every possession, not taking any plays off and continuing to play defense and let our defense lead to our offense. I feel the last game we weren’t hitting shots and it affected our defense. We can’t let that happen.” The Buckeyes, with just one senior (Buford) and one junior (Sullinger’s fill-in, Evan Ravenel) on the roster, travel to play at South Carolina on Saturday. Matta said one thing he has insisted on in the wake of the Kansas loss is that everyone must be responsible for the team’s play and cannot rely on tired excuses. “The message is still being heard loud and clear that we don’t believe we played as well as we could possibly play. Not that we were going to win the basketball game, but the mistakes that we made have got to be corrected,” he said. “There’s a standard that we want to operate by. Just like making the excuse that we’re a really, really young basketball team, or making the excuse that Jared Sullinger

didn’t play for us ‚Äî we can’t do that. We have to accept the responsibility of the actions that we had and they weren’t all as good as they needed to be in order to have a chance to win that game.” Standout freshman LaQuinton Ross, who rejoined the team Sunday after clearing up some academic questions, practiced with the Buckeyes for the first time on Monday. Even with Sullinger possibly out or limited, it is unlikely that Ross will be ready to see much or any action until he gets more accustomed to the playbook and what is expected defensively. “Unfortunately, he just doesn’t have the foundation. It was really hard to even tell he was out there from that standpoint; it wasn’t like he made all these great plays, or anything like that,” Matta said of Ross’ first practice. “The good thing for us is ‘Q’ does have a high basketball IQ, and he asks a lot of questions. But we’ve got something going on here and he has to find his niche, and find his way to the court.”

AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File

OHIO STATE’S Jared Sullinger (0) shoots during an NCAA collage basketball game against Valparaiso, in Columbus.

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Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Bauer places 6th Billing’s in diving at OSU BOTKINS — Logan Bauer competed in the Ned Reeb Invitational diving meet at Ohio State on Saturday, and p l a c e d sixth overall. Bauer B a u e r, second in the State Diving Meet last season, was ranked sixth overall coming into the meet according to last year’s standings. After the third round he was in sixth place, then in round seven, he dropped to 11th out of 26 competitors. In the ninth round, Bauer completed a back one somersault with two-and-a-half twists that earned him 43 points and put him back in the top ten. After the 10th round, Bauer was back up to sixth place and his final dive, a back one-and-ahalf somersault with one-and-a-half twists, earned him 47.5 points to keep him in sixth. He competed against both Division I and II divers, including 13 who competed in the state meet last season. • On Sunday the Botkins swim team competed in a tri meet with Sidney and Lehman and came in third overall.

Rachelle Maurer placed third in the 50 rreestyle and Rachel Cooper came in sixth. Elleah Cooper placed fourth in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. Kaitlin Underwood was fourth in the 200 freestyle. Bailey Freshmen Schnippel brought home two third place finishes in the 200 individual medley and the 500 freestyle. Hanna Oakley was fourth in the 100 backstroke, and Kara Bertsch was third in the 100 butterfly. The 200 freee A Relay of Maurer, P. Cooper, Oakley, and E. Cooper was third and the B relay of Bertsch, Underwood, H. Brown, and R. Cooper was fifth. The 400 freestyle relays placed back to back in third and fourth places. Schnippel, Oakley, P. Cooper, and Maurer was third and R. Cooper, Underwood, H. Brown, and Bertsch was fourth. The medley relays also had third and fourth place finishes. Cody Buehler came fifth in the 50 freestyle and third in the 100 backstroke. Bauer got out-touched in the 100 freestyle to place second and placed first in the 100 breaststroke.

ANNA — Anna finally avenged the only blemish in its state championship season of a year ago, downing Tipp City in 78-67 non-league Billing girls basketball action here Monday. And it was an amazing performance by Natalie Billing that keyed the victory, which put Anna at 5-0 on the year. Anna finished 27-1 last season and won the Division III state championship in impressive fashion. Its only loss was to Tipp City. Anna gained the upper hand in the opening quarter, outscoring the Lady Red Devils 2013. The Lady Rockets outscored them 19-13 in the third period, and those two quarters were the difference. Billing dominated the action, pouring in 29 points and grabbing 17 rebounds, including six at the offensive end. She was 11-for-19 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free throw line. She was one of four Lady Rockets in double figures. Cayla Bensman

NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says 6-foot10 pitching prospect Andrew Brackman has agreed to a one-year condefensive player of the tract with the Cincinnati year winners. Reds. The Coach’s Awards The person spoke on went to Emily Bensman condition of anonymity and Josh West. Tuesday because the Catanzarite, Ciriegio and Bensman were allfour-year letter-winners in girls soccer, while on the boys side, Earhart and West are both just freshmen, and Taylor is a three-year letterman in his junior season.

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added 14, Ashley Frohne had 13 and was 5-for-5 from the line, and Morgan Huelskamp finished with 11 points and five assists. Eric Huber had nine points and seven rebounds, and Frohne added six rebounds. Anna hit 28 of 55 from the field for 51 percent and held Tipp City to just 23 of 68, 34 percent. Anna also shot well from the line, hitting 20 of 28. Tipp City (67) Miller 9-1-23; Alvarez 1-0-2; Comer 1-0-3; Nelson 1-2-5; Sharpe 6-6-18; Pickrell 1-0-2; Clawson 0-1-1; Posselit 2-0-6; Printz 2-3-7. Totals: 23-14-67. Anna (78) Huber 3-3-9; Huelskamp 42-11; Billing 11-7-29; Cay. Bensman 5-3-14; Frohne 4-513; Noffsinger 1-0-2. Totals: 28-20-78. Score by quarters: Tipp City ............13 31 44 67 Anna ...................20 39 58 78 Three-pointers: Anna 2 (Huelskamp, Bensman); Tipp City 7 (Miller 4, Posselit 2, Nelson). Records: Anna 5-0, Tipp City 3-3.

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Houston snaps two-game skid HOUSTON — Houston snapped out of a twogame losing streak to rout visiting Bradford in non-league girls basketball action here Monday, 46-25.

The win puts the Lady Wildcats at 5-2 on the season and drops Bradford to 0-4. Houston settled the verdict in one quarter, outscoring the Lady Wildcats 15-1 in the first eight minutes. Allison Roeth had 14, including 5-for-6 at the line, to lead the Lady Wildcats and Kortney Phipps added 13. Bradford (25) Barga 2-0-4; Bates 1-4-6; Broughman 2-2-6; Miller 1-0-2; Patty 3-1-7. Totals: 9-7-25. Houston (46) Booher 1-0-2; Elliott 0-2-2; Peltier 0-1-1; Phipps 5-3-13; Reister 2-3-7; Roeth 4-5-14; Stang 2-3-7. Totals: 14-17-46. Score by quarters: Bradford ................1 9 17 25 Houston ..............15 31 40 46 Three-pointers: Braadford 0, Houston 1 (Roeth). Records: Houston 5-2, Bradford 0-4. Reserve score: Houston 26, Bradford 24.

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Bremen wins on buzzer-beater BOTKINS — Julie Brown hit a shot at the buzzer to give the New Bremen Lady Cardinals a 50-48 thriller o v e r Botkins in girls basPitts ketball action here Monday night.

The win puts the Lady Cardinals at 2-3 on the season and leaves the Lady Trojans at 2-2 with New Knoxville coming to town tonight. Botkins had possession with :20 left and the game deadlocked at 4848. The Lady Trojans ran a play, but turned the ball over. New Bremen called a timeout, penetrated the lane and dished to Brown for the game-winner. “We seemed to lose track of her all night,” said Botkins coach Don Mack of Brown. “Brown finished with 21 points, nine coming at the line in 13 attempts. Haley Moeller added 10. Logan Pitts had a big game for Botkins, finishing with a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds. She was 12-for15 at the free throw line. Christine Johnson added 10 points. New Bremen (48) Brandt 1-0-3; Otting 2-1-5; Holdren 3-1-7; Paul 1-1-3; Moeller 4-2-10; Brown 6-9-21; Thieman 0-1-1. Totals: 17-15-50. Botkins (48) Christman 1-2-4; Koch 3-06; Bergman 1-4-6; Johnson 3-410; Pitts 5-12-22. Totals: 13-22-48. Score by quarters: NB . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 24 35 50 Botkins . . . . . . . 12 21 31 48 Three-pointers: Botkins 0; NB 1 (Brandt). Records: Botkins 2-2, NB 2-3. Reserve score: NB 26, Botkins 17.

agreement had not been announced. Brackman, let go by the New York Yankees, would be paid $500,000 if he's in the major leagues, The 26-year-old would get $480,000 if he's in the minors. New York signed the right-hander for a $3.35

million bonus in 2007, he likely knowing would need elbow ligament-replacement surgery. He made his major league debut on Sept. 22 this year and had three appearances, all against Tampa Bay. He allowed one hit and three walks in 2 1-3

scoreless innings.

Phils sign Willis A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a oneyear contract with lefty Dontrelle Willis. He was 1-6 with a 5.00 ERA for Cincinnati last year.

Men’s Day Thurs., Dec. 15 • 9am - 8pm

Anna to meet East in Versailles tourney VERSAILLES — Versailles is hosting a holiday boys basketball tournament on Dec. 29 and 30 at the school. The Tigers will be joined by Miami East, Anna and Brookville. Miami East and Anna will open the tournament on Dec. 29 at 6:30, followed by Versailles taking on Brookville. The consolation game will be at 6:30 on Dec. 30, followed by the championship. The junior varsity tournament will be held the same two days with the same pairings. Anna takes on Miami East at 2:30 and Versailles meets Brookville after that game. The consolation game will be at 4 p.m. on Dec. 30 in the K-6 gym, and the championship at the same time in the high school gym. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students presale, and all tickets at the door will be $6. JV ticket prices are $3 and $2. Regular season passes, senior citizen passes, Versailles complimentary passes, school employee passes and conference passes will not be accepted for the event. Reserved seat tickets will serve as an all-ses-

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Reds sign Yankee castoff Brackman

Catanzarite, Taylor Lehman soccer MVPs Katie Catanzarite and Zach Taylor were named Most Valuable Players recently as Lehman High School honored its boys and girls soccer teams with an awards night. In addtion to those awards, Abby Ciriegio and Dan Sehlhorst were named offensive player of the year award winners, and Jordi Emrick and Nick Earhart the

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SCOREBOARD CALENDAR High school High school sports TONIGHT Girls basketball Sidney at Tecumseh —— THURSDAY Girls basketball Russia at Jackson Center New Knoxville at Marion Local Waynesfield at Riverside Minser at Delphos St. John’s Versailles at St. Henry Coldwater at New Bremen Houston at Anna Bellefontaine at Botkins Fairlawn at Fort Loramie —— FRIDAY Boys basketball Sidney at Vandalia Miami East at Lehman Christian Academy at East Dayton Botkins at Russia Marion Local at New Knoxville Fairbanks at Riverside Delphos St. John’s at Minster St. Henry at Versailles New Bremen at Coldwater Jackson Center at Houston Anna at Fairlawn Girls basketball Christian Academy at East Dayton Bowling Centerville, Xenia at Sidney —— SATURDAY Girls basketball Piqua at Sidney Lehman at St. Henry Miami Valley at Christian Academy Fort Loramie at Minster Delphos Jefferson at New Bremen Boys basketball Xenia at Sidney Riverside at Lehman Miami Valley at Christian Academy Russia at Fort Loramie Anna at New Bremen Bradford at Fairlawn Wrestling Lehman at Versailles Inv. Swimming/diving Sidney at Celina Minster vs. New Bremen Lehman at SJCC Inv.

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2. UConn . . . . . . . . . 9-0 930 2 3. Notre Dame . . . . . 9-1 896 3 4. Stanford . . . . . . . . 6-1 852 4 5. Maryland . . . . . . 11-0 803 5 6. Tennessee . . . . . . 5-2 773 7 7. Miami. . . . . . . . . . 8-1 723 9 8. Kentucky . . . . . . 10-0 717 10 9. Duke . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 637 6 10. Texas A&M . . . . 7-2 575 8 11. Rutgers . . . . . . . 9-1 560 11 12. Ohio St. . . . . . . 8-0 547 13 13. Georgia . . . . . . . 8-1 480 14 14. Louisville . . . . . . 8-2 457 15 15. Texas Tech . . . . . 8-0 451 16 16. Penn St. . . . . . . . 8-2 364 17 17. Georgetown . . . . 9-2 316 19 18. North Carolina . 7-1 313 18 19. Green Bay . . . . . 8-0 241 21 20. Vanderbilt . . . . . 10-0 220 23 21. Delaware . . . . . . 8-0 209 22 22. Purdue . . . . . . . . 7-3 206 12 23. DePaul . . . . . . . . 8-2 166 20 24. Texas . . . . . . . . . 6-2 130 25 25. Nebraska . . . . . . 9-1 54 — Others receiving votes: California 21, Virginia 11, LSU 8, Oklahoma 8, Southern Cal 7, Arizona St. 4, Arkansas 4, Georgia Tech 3, Northwestern 3, Tulane 3, BYU 2, Gonzaga 2, Michigan 2, Florida St. 1, Kansas 1. —— USA Today/ESPN Women's \Top 25 Poll 1. Baylor (29) . . . . . . 8-0 773 1 2. Connecticut (2) . . 7-0 745 2 3. Notre Dame . . . . . 7-1 711 3 4. Stanford . . . . . . . . 6-1 681 5 5. Duke . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 630 6 6. Maryland . . . . . . . 9-0 602 7 7. Texas A&M . . . . . 6-1 578 4 8. Tennessee . . . . . . 4-2 567 8 9. Miami. . . . . . . . . . 7-1 539 9 10. Kentucky . . . . . . 8-0 520 10 11. Rutgers . . . . . . . 8-1 421 12 12. Georgia . . . . . . . 7-1 418 14 13. Louisville . . . . . . 7-2 367 11 14. Purdue . . . . . . . . 7-1 366 16 15. Ohio State . . . . 7-0 313 t18 16. Green Bay . . . . . 7-0 292 17 17. North Carolina . 5-1 272 13 18. Penn State . . . . . 6-2 257 15 19. Vanderbilt . . . . . 9-0 198 t22 20. Georgetown . . . . 7-2 196 20 21. DePaul . . . . . . . . 6-1 182 21 22. Texas Tech . . . . . 7-0 136 25 23. Oklahoma . . . . . 3-2 128 t18 24. Texas . . . . . . . . . 5-2 69 t22 59 25. Delaware . . . . . . 7-0 Others receiving votes: Michigan 16, Gonzaga 15, Georgia Tech 12, Kansas 3, Nebraska 3, California 2, Florida 2, Princeton 1, Syracuse 1.

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The Top Twenty Five The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 11, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and previous ranking: Record PtsPrv 1. Syracuse (51) . . . 10-0 1,607 3 2. Ohio St. (7). . . . . . 8-1 1,478 2 3. Kentucky (4) . . . . 8-1 1,468 1 4. Louisville (2) . . . . 9-0 1,374 5 5. North Carolina (1) . 8-2 1,373 4 6. Baylor . . . . . . . . . 7-0 1,284 6 7. Duke . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 1,273 7 8. Xavier . . . . . . . . . 8-0 1,122 8 9. UConn . . . . . . . . . 8-1 1,087 9 10. Missouri. . . . . . . 9-0 1,030 10 11. Marquette . . . . . 9-0 988 11 12. Kansas . . . . . . . . 7-2 945 13 13. Florida . . . . . . . . 7-2 891 12 14. Wisconsin. . . . . . 8-2 728 14 15. Pittsburgh . . . . . 9-1 696 15 16. Georgetown . . . . 8-1 602 18 17. Mississippi St. . . 9-1 574 17 18. Indiana . . . . . . . 9-0 462 — 19. Illinois. . . . . . . . 10-0 375 24 20. Michigan . . . . . . 7-2 354 20 21. Michigan St. . . . 8-2 310 — 22. Texas A&M . . . . 8-1 270 22 23. Alabama. . . . . . . 8-2 204 16 24. Murray St. . . . . 10-0 93 — 88 19 25. Creighton. . . . . . 7-1 88 — 25. Vanderbilt . . . . . 6-3 Others receiving votes: Harvard 73, San Diego St. 59, Virginia 57, UNLV 41, Stanford 39, Saint Louis 26, Gonzaga 25, Memphis 13, Cleveland St. 7, N. Iowa 7, Arizona 5, California 3, Long Beach St. 3, Northwestern 2, Wichita St. 1. —— USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll Record PtsPrv 1. Syracuse (28) . . . 10-0 746 3 2. Ohio State (2) . . . 8-1 671 2 3. Kentucky . . . . . . . 8-1 665 1 4. Louisville . . . . . . . 9-0 658 4 5. Duke . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 618 5 6. North Carolina . . 8-2 608 6 7. Baylor . . . . . . . . . 7-0 539 7 8. Missouri. . . . . . . . 9-0 512 10 9. Xavier . . . . . . . . . 8-0 503 8 10. Connecticut . . . . 8-1 485 9 11. Marquette . . . . . 9-0 466 11 12. Kansas . . . . . . . . 7-2 441 13 13. Florida . . . . . . . . 7-2 418 12 14. Pittsburgh . . . . . 9-1 356 14 15. Wisconsin. . . . . . 8-2 317 16 16. Mississippi State9-1 251 18 17. Georgetown . . . . 8-1 246 21 18. Michigan . . . . . . 7-2 185 19 19. Illinois. . . . . . . . 10-0 182 22 20. Indiana . . . . . . . 9-0 171 — 21. Alabama. . . . . . . 8-2 143 15 22. Texas A&M . . . . 8-1 108 25 23. Michigan State . 8-2 107 — 24. Creighton. . . . . . 7-1 54 17 25. Vanderbilt . . . . . 6-3 51 — Others receiving votes: Harvard 43, Murray State 42, California 29, Memphis 27, San Diego State 26, Purdue 14, Gonzaga 13, Virginia 12, Saint Louis 9, UNLV 9, Saint Mary's 5, Saint Joseph's 5, Stanford 5, Oklahoma 4, Northern Iowa 3, Northwestern 3. —— The Women's Top Twenty Five The Associated Press Record PtsPrv 1. Baylor (39) . . . . . 10-0 975 1

College Football Bowl Glance The Associated Press Subject to Change Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming (8-4) vs. Temple (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Utah State (7-5) vs. Ohio (9-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) vs. San Diego State (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) —— Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU (10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona State (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Mississippi (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 5 p.m. (ESPN2) —— Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (75), 9 p.m. (ESPN) —— Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN)

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McCoy’s concussion could lead to changes CLEVELAND (AP) — An investigation by the NFL and Players Association into the Browns’ handling of Colt McCoy’s concussion could lead to changes in the league’s medical procedures and protocol on head injuries. McCoy sustained a concussion when he was hit last week by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, who was suspended for one game for the helmetto-helmet hit, his fifth illegal one on a quarterback in the past three seasons. League and NFLPA representatives are meeting with the Browns on Tuesday to discuss McCoy’s injury, which may have exposed some previously unaddressed issues tied to the concussion policies. In an email response to The Associated Press, league spokesman Greg Aiello said the purpose of the meeting “is to examine procedures and identify areas for further discussion with other medical experts, Commissioner Goodell and the union.” said any Aiello changes in policy or procedure would be made by Goodell and in conjunction with the league’s medical committee and the union. NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith acknowledged the union is taking part in the review. “We made visits pursuant to new procedures in the CBA that are designed to protect our players,” he said in a statement. “We will examine what we learned

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IN THIS photo taken Thursday Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is checked out by the trainers. and take whatever steps that are necessary” to ensure player safety. The Browns said McCoy, whose head snapped back after he was struck on the facemask, did not show symptoms of a concussion until after the game. Coach Pat Shurmur claims the team followed medical protocol before the second-year quarterback was allowed to return just minutes after absorbing the vicious hit. On Monday, Shurmur refused to answer direct questions whether the team administered standardized concussion tests for McCoy while he was on the sideline. Shurmur said head trainer Joe Sheehan told him McCoy was ready to go back in the game. “I feel like we followed the normal medical procedures necessary,”

Shurmur said. “We followed the procedures to determine whether he was eligible to play.” McCoy was sent home before practice on Monday to rest as he recovers from his concussion, the ninth suffered by a Cleveland player this season. Shurmur is hopeful McCoy will be able to play at Arizona this Sunday. Backup Seneca Wallace will make his first start of the season if McCoy is ruled out. Wallace came in for two plays after McCoy was briefly knocked out of the game by Harrison. The Browns have come under intense scrutiny for the way they dealt with McCoy’s injury. The quarterback’s father, Brad McCoy, criticized the team for allowing his son to return to the game. The elder McCoy went as far as to question whether the Browns’ medical staff was capable of identifying a concussion. The NFLPA could file a grievance on McCoy’s behalf if it’s determined the Browns did not test him properly for a concussion. The league could also take action against the club. The Browns lost two other players, tight end Benjamin Watson and rookie fullback Owen Marecic, to concussions against the Steelers. Cleveland’s training and staff were medical praised by several players on Monday for their vigilance with head injuries. Linebacker Scott Fujita, a member of the union’s executive council, said it’s up to the

league and union to set the standards for dealing with head injuries and to make changes when necessary. “There are leaguewide problems in procedure, and that’s what needs to be addressed,” Fujita said. “It’s the process. We need to continue to strive to find better ways to take care of our players, and I think an independent neurologist on game days is something that should be seriously considered.” The idea of an independent medical consultant deciding who should be allowed to play didn’t sit well with other players. Cornerback Sheldon Brown, a 10-year veteran, said any qualified medical personnel would have to watch the game from the press box or on TV and then would need to come down to the sideline to do another test on the injured player. Even then, there are always going to be differing opinions whether a player is putting himself at risk. “It’s a sticky situation,” Brown said. “As a competitor and as an athlete, if I can go and a trainer tells me I can’t go, that trainer has a problem with me after the game. If somebody’s holding me out and I know I can play and help the team and at the end of the day some jerk trying to save his butt knows protocol but doesn’t know me as an individual or my pain tolerance or my threshold, it’s not fair for him to hold me out.”

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