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ager from 1994 until 1998. He left Sidney to become city manager of Greenville, Ill. and has During a special meeting been Yellow Springs’ manager Monday afternoon, Sidney City since 2008. He had also served Council unanias planning director for the city mously adopted of Troy. a resolution apAlong the way, he has pointing Mark worked with Woolpert ConsultS. Cundiff as ants of Dayton and as a planSidney’s new ning technician with the city of city manager. Davenport, Iowa. Cundiff, 51, In making Monday’s ancurrently vilnouncement, Mayor Mike lage manager Barhorst said, “Mark’s previYellow of ous experience here and his obCundiff Springs, was vious desire to return to the Sidney’s assistant city man- community set him apart from
other candidates. Council looks forward to his moving to the community and beginning his duties.” Cundiff, who succeeds Steve Stillwell as manager, will receive a beginning annual salary of $105,575 with benefits and the use of a vehicle from the city’s fleet for city business. His employment will begin Feb. 27. He did not attend Monday’s meeting since Yellow Springs Village Council was meeting that night. Cundiff and his wife Peggy, are parents of Patrick, 26, a
student at Penn State University, and daughter Kelsey, a freshman at Indiana University at Bloomington. A native of Greenville, Ohio, he served as Sidney’s interim city manager in 1995 following the resignation of manager Bill Barlow and was one of two local candidates for city manager in 1998. He joined the city of Sidney in 1989 as city planner, later becoming community development director. He was promoted to assistant manager in 1994. See CUNDIFF/Page 2A
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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Pages 3-4A today: • Edward J. Dawson Jr. • Carol Sue (Rike) Samuels • Joshua Andrew Lawson • Fernie L. Curtis • Charles G. Heinl • Richard A. “Dick” Congdon • Ronald E. Walling • Irene P. Sommer
INDEX Business ...........................10A City, County records ...........2A Classified.........................6-8B Comics ...............................5B Fort Loramie .......................4B Hints from Heloise ..............6A Horoscope..........................4B Localife ............................6-7A Nation/World.......................5A Obituaries ........................3-4A Sports .........................13-16A State news..........................4A ’Tween 12 and 20...............4B Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ..12A
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Getting the all ‘parts’ Joe Smelko, (left) of Miamisburg, and Jeff Highfield, of Kettering, put the “parts” in Advance Auto Parts Tuesday as they put up a sign at the store’s new location at the intersection of Michigan Street and Sixth Avenue. The business will be opening soon.
Coroner investigates inmate’s death at Shelby County Jail BY RACHEL LLOYD rlloyd@sdnccg.com An inmate at the Shelby County Jail was found dead Monday morning, hanging by a bed sheet in his cell, according to a report from the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office. Ronald E. Walling, 47, previously of 719 Broadway Ave., had been incarcerated at the jail since July following an arrest for gross sexual imposition. Walling pleaded guilty to the charges in November and was sentenced last week to serve 45 months in prison. Sheriff John Lenhart said Walling was still being housed at the county jail awaiting transport to the state facility this week. Walling was arrested July 27, accused of inappropriately touching a 5-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl at his home. Walling reportedly admitted
to the offenses. Walling’s letter went on to Lenhart said Walling was say, “I stay stressed out. My found in his single-occupancy mind isn’t right. I’m always cell at 6:13 a.m. by jail staff having bad thoughts. Someduring a routine inmate See DEATH/Page 9A check. He said checks are done hourly, with the previous check done at 5:30. He said the staff immediately began first responder treatment and called for emergency medical transport. A statement from the sheriff ’s office says Walling was pronounced dead by Sidney paramedics at 6:46 a.m., and the coroner was called to the jail. This was reportedly not Walling’s first attempt to kill himself at the jail. Walling wrote a letter to the editor of the Sidney Daily SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg News, dated Dec. 6, in which For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com he stated he had “mental issues.” The letter also declared, “I hate myself. I feel worth- Reindeer graze in front of a house decorated with Christless. I’m afraid of myself. I just mas lights at 625 Green Briar Court. want to give up. I’m a failure.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress lurched toward Grinch-like gridlock on Tuesday as the Republican-controlled House rejected a two-month extension of Social Security tax cuts that President Barack Obama said was “the only viable way” to prevent a drop in take-home pay for 160 million workers on Jan. 1. “The clock is ticking, time is running out,” Obama said shortly after House voted 229-193 to request negotiations with the Senate on renewing the payroll tax cuts for a year. House Speaker John Boehner, told that Obama had sought his help on a compromise, replied, “I need the president to help out.” His voice See GOP/Page 5A
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As he informed Yellow Springs Council last month he was seeking the Sidney position, Cundiff said, “This is the one job in all honesty that I’m interested in,” adding Sidney, where he worked for nine years, is the place the family lived longest and the place they still consider to be home. “I’ve always thought that if given the chance to be manager there, I would do it. It has nothing to do with being un-
Police log MONDAY -4:05 a.m.: arrest. Sidney police responded to 915 Michigan St. and arrested Shermon Rogers, 20, for criminal trespass and carrying a concealed weapon. -12:39 a.m.: OVI. During a traffic stop, police arrested Matthew Royse, 31, 752 Broadway Ave., for OVI. SUNDAY -2:25 a.m.: OVI. Police arrested Zacheary R. Ritter, 25, for OVI. SATURDAY p.m.: con-6:04 tempt. Police arrested Dustin Russell, 22, on a warrant. -5:24 p.m.: theft. Police responded to the Sidney Walmart, 2400 Michigan St., and arrested Titeka Richardson, 32, 306 N. Third St., Anna and Andrew Doak, 26, 2994 Jonathan St., for theft and complicity. -11:13 a.m.: probation violation. Police arrested Smiley Watts III, 55, 119 W. Water St. on an outstanding warrant and obstructing official business. According to reports, Watts attempted to run from police. -2:25 a.m.: found property. A wallet was found on the counter at the Clark Station, 125 W. Court St. The wallet was placed into lost and found. -1:56 a.m.: assault. Police responded to 428 N. Main Ave. on a report of a large fight and victims were found and had been assaulted by unknown persons. FRIDAY -8:05 p.m.: failure to appear. Mark LandonHass, 18, 485 Heather Way, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and was transferred to Minster police custody. -12:32 a.m.: OVI. Police arrested Bernard W. O’Reilly, 24, for OVI and was also found to be in possession of marijuana and pipes. -12:02 a.m.: contempt. Police arrested Roger Jones, 20, on an outstanding warrant. THURSDAY -6:56 p.m.: OVI. Police arrested Harry Carey, 37, 1033 Juniper Way, for OVI. -6:26 p.m.: theft. Police responded to the Sidney Walmart and arrested Ashley Lewis, 20,
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happy here.” Along with wanting to live in Sidney, he said he is attracted to the different challenges involved in managing a small city. Cundiff has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wright State University and a masters degree in community development and planning from Wright State. He is a member of both the International and Ohio City and County Managers Associations.
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GARY W. Immel, 65, of 630 Second Ave., was struck by a vehicle when he was crossing Ohio 47 Monday. He was struck by a vehicle driven by Steven Paul Jenkins, 64, of Bellefontaine.
613 Third Ave., for theft. on the 1600 block of Campbell Road. -3:32 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1800 block of Shawnee TUESDAY Drive on a medical call. -9:28 a.m.: medical. -2:53 a.m.: injury. Sidney paramedics re- Medics responded to a sponded to the 600 block report of an injury on the of North Main Avenue 700 block of Broadway on a medical call. Avenue. -8:54 a.m.: medical. SUNDAY Medics responded to a -9:21 p.m.: medical. medical call on the 1900 Medics responded to the block of Fair Oaks Drive. 900 block of Port Jeffer-8:53 a.m.: medical. son Road on a medical Medics responded to the call. 2300 block of Collins -7:42 p.m.: injury. Drive on a medical call. Medics responded to a -12:59 a.m.: medical. report of an injury on the Medics responded to the 800 block of Country 3000 block of Cisco Road Side Street. on a medical call. -5:05 p.m.: medical. -12:54 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the Medics responded to the 1200 block of Fourth Av3000 block of Cisco Road enue on a medical call. on a medical call. -4:43 p.m.: alarm. MONDAY Firefighters were dis-10:15 p.m.: medical. patched to 127 W. Poplar Medics responded to a St. on a fire alarm. It medical call on the 2300 was a false alarm. block of Broadway Av-3:33 p.m.: medical. enue. Medics responded to the -8:23 p.m.: medical. 3300 block of Seven Medics responded to a Point Court on a medical medical call on the 400 call. block of South Ohio Av-2:32 p.m.: medical. enue. Medics responded to a -3:47 p.m.: medical. medical call on the 100 Medics responded to the block of South Wilkinson 2500 block of North Avenue. Kuther Road on a med-10:34 a.m.: alarm. ical call. Firefighters responded -2:34 p.m.: medical. to 2600 Ross St. for a fire Medics responded to the alarm. It was a false 300 block of East South alarm. Street on a medical call. -9:52 a.m.: mercury -2:24 p.m.: medical. spill. Firefighters were Medics were called to dispatched to 333 E. the 1200 block of West North St. for a broken Russell Road on a med- thermometer and a posical call. sible mercury spill. The -10:51 a.m.: medical. spill was contained and Medics responded to the cleaned up. 800 block of Evergreen on a medical call. -10:45 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a On Monday, police remedical call on the 1100 block of Amherst Drive. sponded to an accident -10:23 a.m.: alarm. involving a pedestrian Firefighters responded on Ohio 47. Steven Paul Jenkins, to a report of a fire alarm 64, of Bellefontaine, was traveling eastbound on HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Ohio 47 at Interstate 75 when he attempted to turn onto the I-75 northbound entrance ramp. He struck a pedestrian, Copyright © 2011 The Sidney Daily News Gary W. Immel, 65, 630
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Trustees to meet NEWPORT — Cynthian Township Trustees will hold the township’s final meeting of 2011 Saturday, Dec.31 at 1 p.m. The annual reorganization meeting will be Jan, 2 at 6:30 p.m. and
the annual appropriations meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. The zoning board and zoning board of appeals will reorganize at 7 p.m. following the appropriations meeting.
Death investigated The death of a Sidney man is under investigation by the Shelby County coroner. Joshua Lawson, 30, 12768 Kirkwood Road, was found dead in the home at 110 N. Wilkinson Ave. on Sunday. According to Coroner Dr. Fred Haussman, there was no apparent cause of death after preliminary investigation. There was no apparent accident or trauma. The official cause of death is pending toxicology results which could take from six to eight weeks.
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Fernie L. Curtis PIQUA — Fernie L. Curtis, 78, of Piqua, died at 6:17 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at his residence. A service to honor his life will be held on Friday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.
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CONVERSE, Ind. — Carol (Rike) Sue Samuels, 75, of Converse, Ind. went to her eternal reward on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister. She was born on Dec. 8, 1936, to Howard Rike and Luellla Rike Reineke (Shaffer). Carol was the fourth of five daughters. She grew up in Port Jefferson and graduated from Sidney High School in 1954. After high school Carol worked as a telephone operator for United Telephone Company where she met her life long love Sammy M. Samuels. They were married in July of 1957 and this past July celebrated their 54th wedanniversary. ding Together they had three daughters and one son. Carol was a lifelong Christian and a member of the Woodland Hills Church of Christ in Marion, Ind. “Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs 31:28, best describe Carol’s greatest accomplishments in life. Carol supported her husband in numerous entrepreneurial ventures by holding down the home front during his traveling and also assisted him in many of the daily operations. The phrase “What’s the count?” was daily lingo shared between Sam and Carol as they worked hard together and watched their ventures grow. They spent their time between three different homes in Converse Ind., Angola, Ind. and Tampa, Fla. Carol came from a long line of avid fisherwomen and was known to bait a mean trot line. She was a devoted homemaker and animal lover who enjoyed decorating, gardening, sewing and cooking for her family. Her family looked forward to her canned vegetable soup, applesauce
and homemade apple pies. Her Christian walk was an inspirational example to her family and she will be greatly missed by all. Carol is survived by her husband, Sam; three daughters, Jaye Trovillion (Allan, deceased), of Tampa, Fla., Kelly Gilbert (Larry), of Angola, Ind., and Linda Mauk Treadway (Justin), of Indianapolis, Ind.; her seven grandchildren, Sarah Samuels, Samantha and Alec Samuels, Aaron and Madeline Mauk, and Adam and Allie Trovillion; her four step grandchildren, Aaron Trovillion, Brandi and Ryan Titus and Jason Treadway; and four great-grandchildren Madison Fogle, Lilian Lewis, Jacob Treadway and Kyla Swaim. Also surviving include her sisters, Ann Smith (Tom), of Maplewood, Nancy Leach (Ronnie), Mary Jane Applegate (Darrell) and Judith Duckro, of Sidney. She was preceded in death by her son, Sammy Samuels II, and her parents. Visitation will be between 1 and 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Needham-StoreyWampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel,, 314 N. Washington Ave., Swayzee, Ind. A memorial service to honor Carol’s life will be held at 3 p.m. immediately following the visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Carol’s name be made to: Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, 4001 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, Florida 33613, attention: Holly Lisle. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at Heritage Pointe Nursing facility and Family Hospice and Palliative Care for their loving care during Carol’s final days. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
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Two Sidney residents were arrested Tuesday following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at their residence. Cara L. Hymes, 25, and Jimmy Dean Pultz Jr., 28, both of 440 Jefferson St., have been charged with one count of drug abuse and possession of paraphernalia, both misdemeanors of the first degree. The pair are being held at the Shelby County Jail. According to a press release, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, investigators from the Sidney Police Deaprtment, Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office and the Sidney Shelby County Narcotics Task executed a narcotics search warrant at 440 Jefferson St. Recovered during the search was capsules marijuana, used for packaging heroin, syringes and drug paraphernalia. The warrant execution was a combined effort by the Sidney Shelby County Narcotics Task Force to comat drug abuse and drug trafficking in Shelby County. Information resulting in this warrant was derived in part from concerned citizens. All citizens of Shelby County are asked that if they have any information about drug activity to contact the Sidney Shelby County Narcotics Task Force at 498-2351 or Crime Stoppers at 498-8477 (TIPS).
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Joshua Andrew Lawson, 30, of 12768 Kirkwood Road, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1981, in San Bernardino, Calif., the son of Kelly (Blair) Goings, of Sidney, and the late Claude Michael Lawson. He is survived by his fiance, Keesha Powers; two daughters, Kayla Reineke and Arianna Lawson; uncle, Ronald Lee Goings, of Sidney; grandmother, Gay Blair, of California; three brothers, Joseph Lawson, of Piqua, Jeremy Blair, of Sidney, and David Lawson, of California; one step sister, Amy Binegar and husband Charles, of St. Henry; two step brothers, Daniel Goings, of Sidney, and Joshua Goings and wife Jennifer, of New Bremen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dennis Ray Goings; grandfather, Francis Henry Blair; and cousin, Kirk “Krunch” Nick. Joshua was employed
by A and E Home Services as a construction worker. He loved watching football, especially his team, the Browns. He enjoyed a good game of horseshoe and time spent with his loved ones at the family hog roasts. He also enjoyed camping, but most of all he loved the time he spent with his two baby girls, and fiance. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 In following with his family’s wishes, his body will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home and Crematory, 302 S. Main Ave. Condolences may be expressed to the Lawson family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.
Earl J.Dawson Jr. Earl J. Dawson Jr, 51, of Marilyn 711 Drive, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at 4 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1960, in Lima, the son of the late Earl J. Dawson Sr. and Viola M. (Johnson) Dawson. On Feb. 14, 2004, he married Theresa (Frasure) Dawson and she survives. Also surviving are Jennifer daughters, Dawson, of Mansfield, Cassandra Dawson, of Sidney, Melissa Dawson, of Sidney, Alexis (Justin) of Sidney, Zwiebel, Brandie Moore, of Piqua, and Victoria Dawson, of Harrod; son, Jonathon Dawson, of Harrod; sister, Anna (Doug) Blanchard, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and brothers, Karl (Kathleen) Dawson, of Kalida, and Frank (Vicki) Dawson, of Lima. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Linda Dawson Johnson. Earl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the military. He was a 32nd Degree Free Mason, member of the Antioch Shrine of Dayton, Sidney Commandery 46 Knights Templar, Sidney Council 70, Sidney Chapter 130,
Royal Arch Mason’s, Amaranth/White Shrine, Temperance Lodge 73 of Sidney, Eastern Star, High Twelve where he served as past president, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Grotto. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 217 of Sidney and the Moose Lodge. Earl was a 1978 graduate from Wapakoneta High School. He was a member of the Russell Road Christian Center, Sidney. He was very proactive on organ donation. Funeral services will be held on Friday at noon at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with Pastor Fred Gillenwater, officiating. There will be full military services on Friday proby the vided American Legion Post 217 Sidney. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor’s charity of choice in Earl’s memory. On line memories may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.
Irene P. Sommer MINSTER — Irene P. Sommer, 84, formerly of East Fourth Street, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster. She had been a resident there for 13 years. She was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Coldwater, to William and Anna Schoenlein they preceded her in death. Irene was married on Oct. 19, 1946, in Minster to Fred F. Sommer. He died Oct. 22, 1996. She is survived by her children, Perry and Nancy Sommer, of Rochelle, Ill., Anne and Patrick Meyer, of Botkins, and Fred Jr. and Sherry Sommer, of Minster; a son-in-law, Dan Addington, of Beavercreek; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Jennifer Addington; a son, Kenneth Sommer; and three grandchildren. Irene was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, FOE 1391 Aux., Minster American Legion Aux., an avid bowler and golfer and retired from Copeland Corp of Sidney in 1983. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Augustine Church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding presider. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster. Memorial donations may be made to The Heritage Manor Activity Fund.
Ronald E. Walling Ronald E. Walling, 47, of 1205 Hilltop Ave., passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at 6:15 a.m., at the Wilson Memorial Hospital emergency room. He was born on April 6,1964 in Varnville, S.C., the son of Sarah (Herndon) Harris who resides in Sidney. Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Derick (Ashley) Hickman, of Sidney; two grandsons, Teven and Damien; one brother, James C. Herndon, of Walterboro, S.C.; his uncle, Danny (Linda) Herndon; and a niece and nephew, Kristie Jarrell and Shane (Karen) Herndon, all of Varnville, S.C. Mr.Walling was formerly employed by Freshway Foods Inc.
Ronald was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Cromes Funeral Home and Crematory, 302 S. Main Ave. with Pastor John Geissler officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until the hour of services at the funeral home. Following the funeral services Mr. Walling’s body will be cremated and his ashes interred at a cemetery in South Carolina at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the Walling family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.
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Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Sheriff: Man cleaning gun killed Amish girl FREDERICKSBURG (AP) — A man cleaning his muzzle-loading rifle shot the gun into the air, accidentally killing a 15year-old Amish girl driving a horse-drawn buggy more than a mile away, a sheriff said Tuesday. Rachel Yoder was shot in the head Thursday night while traveling to her home in Wayne County, between Columbus and Akron. She had attended a Christmas party for employees, most of them under 18 years old, at an Amish produce farm and was riding home alone when she was shot, Wayne County sheriff’s Capt. Douglas Hunter said. The horse continued to
cart the girl after she was shot, and she fell out of the buggy near her home, Holmes County Sheriff Timothy Zimmerly said. Her brother found her after he saw the horse walking in circles and went to check it. Authorities initially believed she had fallen out of the buggy and hit her head until a hospital test rethe gunshot vealed wound. Hunter said his department traced a trail of blood along the road for about three-eighths of a mile into Holmes County in an area of farms and rolling hills. Zimmerly said the family gun-cleaner’s came forward and his
neighbors reported hearing a shot at about the time the girl was wounded. The man had fired the gun in the air about 1.5 miles from where Yoder was shot, Zimmerly said. State investigators were checking the rifle for a ballistics match, he said. “In all probability, it looks like an accidental shooting,” Zimmerly said. No charges have been filed. Yoder was born in nearby Mount Eaton and attended the Old Order Amish Church, The (Wooster) Daily Record reported. She is survived by her father, 10 brothers and sisters, 26 nieces and nephews
and two grandparents. Hunter said earlier there was no indication the shooting was related to a rash of beard-cutting attacks against Amish men in a feud over church discipline. Still, the mystery of the shooting in the wake of the beard-cutting attacks had left the Amish shaken and “on pins and needles,” Zimmerly said. Zimmerly said he informed the Yoder family that the shooting appeared to be accidental. that “Obviously, makes them feel a lot better than if someone might have been targeting the Amish or (if it was) a random shooting murder,” he said.
Ohio electric bills rise 33% over 5 years DAYTON (AP) — Ohio electric rates, relatively steady in the past, have jumped by one-third over five years, a newspaper reported Tuesday based on its analysis of federal data. Power companies said recent price increases reflected higher fuel and other costs. The state’s average residential price for power increased 33 percent between 2005 and 2010, representing a change from earlier decades when rates remained fairly stable, The Dayton Daily News reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/tJop7y ). Ohio homes that paid an average 8.51 cents per kilowatt hour for electricity in 2005 were paying 11.32 cents, on average, last year, according to information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The 2010
price was below the national average of 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Electric bills have been going up because of higher prices for coal used to generate power and because of increased costs related to environmental regulation, said Lesley Sprigg, a spokeswoman for Dayton Power & Light. The company’s average residential rate for this year has been 13.11 cents per kilowatt hour, up 39 percent from 2006. State-imposed energy efficiency standards and related rules that began in 2009 are responsible for raising bills by 5 percent, Sprigg said. Duke Energy also cited fuel and environmental expenses for its average 37 percent jump in rates in southwest Ohio between 2006 and 2010, to 13.49 cents per
kilowatt hour. Ratepayers should see their bills go down next year by an average 11 percent, or $14 per month, due to the expiration of a rate plan approved before the recession, said Sally Thelen, a Duke spokeswoman. Not every power company in Ohio has seen rates rise since the middle of the decade. Ohio Edison, which is part of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) , currently charges residential customers 11.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2 percent lower than in 2005. The decline stems from lower electricity generation rates
offered by alternative suppliers in an open market, said Mark Durbin, a FirstEnergy spokesman. Ohioans who have seen their energy bills increase might want to examine their own habits, Durbin said. “If somebody had a bill from five years ago or even 10 years ago, they would notice that they are using more kilowatt hours per month, which would translate obviously into a higher electric bill,” he said. Durbin suggested that people consider saving power and money through steps such as turning off computers and televisions when they are not in use.
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OBITUARIES Richard A. ‘Dick’ Congdon PIQUA— Richard A. “Dick” Cong65, of don, Piqua, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at 3:32 a.m., at his home surrounded by his loving wife and two children. He was born in Piqua on July 30, 1946, to the late Edgar W. and Minnie (Smith) Congdon. On Aug. 22, 1964, in he married Piqua, Sharon Finley. She survives. Dick is also survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Cynthia Congdon, of Piqua; one daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Ryan Stover, of Piqua; one brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Nancy Congdon, of Piqua; one brother-inlaw, Jerry Finley, of Piqua; four grandchildren, Brandi Anders, of Troy, Megan Congdon, of Sarasota, Fla., Mackenzie Clawson, of Bowling Green and Cody Congdon, of Piqua; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Herb and Francie Finley; and friends, Garry Bausman, Steve Lind and Skip Garrett. Dick graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1964. He worked at BF Goodrich for 35 years before retiring in 2007. While at BF
Goodrich, Dick served on the Executive Shop Committee of UAW 128 for several years as vice chairman, chairman and union steward. Dick and Sharon traveled to Fort Myers, Fla. the past four winters, where they love the sunshine, beaches and spending time with many friends they made there. While in Florida, Dick spent many hours fishing and caught a 76inch, 130 pound Tarpin and a 9-foot Sawfish. Dick was an avid golfer, having made a hole-inone on two different occasions, the last in April 2011 while battling multiple myeloma. He was a member of the Stillwater Golf course. Dick loved the Cleveland Browns, never giving up hope they would have a good season “next year”. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at MelcherFuneral Sowers Home, Piqua with Chaplain Ed Ellis officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to of Miami Hospice County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.
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Deputies investigate vandalism reports BY JENNIFER second pane was cracked. BUMGARNER “My daughter sleeps jbumgarner@sdnccg.com in that room,” said Retz. “She heard the hit and The Shelby County then she heard glass Sheriff ’s Office is inves- shatter outside but she tigating vandalism had been sound asleep which happened over the and wasn’t sure what it weekend that may have was.” crossed the county line The other homes into Miami County. which received damage The incidents took were similar. Mailboxes place on Smith Road, were smashed and winKelch Road and Russia- dows were shot out. Houston Road. Accord- There were also similar ing to reports, vandals incidents which hapused a BB gun and shot pened over the weekend at windows and also in Miami County. Acdamaged mailboxes. One cording to reports, there of the residents of a were at least a dozen home on Russia-Houston calls into the Miami Road which received County Sheriff ’s Office damage, Beverlie Retz, regarding damaged is speaking out about mailboxes and shot out the ordeal and hoping windows. It is believed others will be vigilant in the incidents occurred being aware of what is Saturday night or early happening. Sunday morning. “I think folks should While it is still unbe warned so vehicles clear if the incidents are can possibly be parked related, Sgt. Tim Bender in garages or in less ob- confirmed that the office vious open spaces so is investigating the incithey do not have to con- dents. tend with the same “They happened on stresses that we now do,” the southern side of the said Retz. “It’s definitely county,” said Bender. “We been a hardship. This is will be in contact with a week before Christmas Miami County about the and we have to pay de- situation.” ductibles and figure out The office is also askhow we’re going to do ing for anyone who has everything.” any information or if Retz’s van had the anyone sees anything rear window shot out, the out of the ordinary to mailbox was damaged contact the Shelby and one window on the County Sheriff’s Office. home was shot. The first “Patrols will be pane of glass on the win- stepped up in the area,” dow was broke and the said Bender.
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‘Will you marry me?’ NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — ‘Tis the season for a Connecticut man to propose to his girlfriend using a holiday light display. Jeremy Wilcox tells the Norwich Bulletin newspaper he and his mother spent about two hours putting the words “Will you marry me?” in lights across a fence at the family home, which has traditionally been decorated with elaborate holiday scenes during the Christmas season. He popped the question to Elizabeth Caron on Dec. 10 by lighting up his proposal as she was viewing the decorations. He asked Caron to close her eyes while he plugged in the lights. When she opened them, he was on one knee holding the engagement ring. She said yes. They haven’t set a wedding date.
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Tax cut fight ends ugly year for Boehner BY LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — John Boehner vowed early on that as speaker, he would let the House “work its will.” At the end of his first year in charge of the fractious Republican-controlled chamber, it’s clear he has little choice. An uncompromising band of conservatives, led by GOP freshmen to whom Boehner owes his speakership, has repeatedly forced him to back away from deals with President Barack Obama, Democrats and, this week, even one struck by Senate Republicans. Gridlock, again and again, has defined Congress in the Boehner era even as Americans fume and the economy continues to wobble.
In a closed meeting Monday night, a few Republicans gave voice to widely whispered questions about Boehner’s ability and willingness to represent them in negotiations with the White and Senate. They were incensed that the Senate had overwhelmingly passed a twomonth extension of a payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans and then left town for the holidays. House Republicans were demanding a yearlong tax cut, but there was no longer a Senate in session to negotiate with. How could this have happened, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., asked Boehner, according to multiple officials who were present. Rep. Cliff Stearns was more direct: Was the Senate
deal really a total surprise? Or did Boehner give some sort of tacit agreement? Boehner tersely, adamantly denied doing so, according to those present. He said he had not expected the Senate’s overwhelming approval of the two-month extension. “I take the speaker at his word that he was surprised by the strong support for the payroll tax legislation in the Senate, which approved it with 89 votes, including from 39 Republicans,” Stearns said Tuesday in a statement to The Associated Press. Did Rep. Jeff Flake believe Boehner? “Oh, I don’t know,” said the Arizona Republican, grinning and edging away. “You’ll have to ask the leaders that.”
Bomber sentenced SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — An Army veteran with extensive ties to white supremacists was sentenced to 32 years in prison Tuesday for planting a poisonlaced bomb along a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade route in what he said was meant to be an attack against the cultural diversity celebrated by the event. Kevin Harpham tried unsuccessfully to withdraw his earlier guilty plea just before receiving the maximum punishment from U.S. District Court Judge Justin Quackenbush, who said the previously law-abiding Harpham seemed to be influenced by a “shrill and caustic and vitriolic” culture fueled by talk media.
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Shoplifters are crime victims OGDEN, Utah (AP— Police in Utah say a vehicle was burglarized outside an Ogden store while its owners were being accused of shoplifting from the business. Police told the StandardExaminer of Ogden and Deseret News that 36-year-old Eldon Alexander and 47year-old Korin Vanhouten were released after being cited in the theft of smallticket items worth about $25 from a WinCo Foods store. Police say the two then walked into the parking lot and discovered the theft of a stereo amplifier, drum machine and other items valued at about $60 from their vehicle.
Boehner “has told us he did not agree to this,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. “I am not a mind reader, and I can only go on what the speaker has said.” At midday Tuesday, the House rejected the Senate’s two-month extension, leaving hanging the fate of the tax cut for 160 million Americans, unemployment benefits for 2 million more, and Medicare reimbursements for physicians to treat 48 million Medicare beneficiaries. As it now stands, Social Security taxes on workers will by up to $40 a week on Jan. 1, people out of work for more than six months will start losing jobless benefits and doctors will see their fees for treating Medicare patients cut 27 percent.
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Berenson comes home NEW YORK (AP) — Lori Berenson, a New Yorker paroled from a Peruvian prison after 15 years behind bars for aiding a leftist revolutionary group, arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday for her first visit home since her arrest in 1995. Berenson, 42, did not speak to reporters after landing at the Newark airport with her 2-year-old son, Salvador. They were escorted by police to a waiting car as the boy looked with wonderment at the gaggle of reporters and flashing cameras. Earlier, Berenson’s mother, Rhoda Berenson, clutched a Bloomingdale’s bag containing a winter coat for her grandson as she awaited her daughter’s arrival.
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IN THIS photo released by the Korean Central News Agency and distributed in Tokyo by the Korea News Service Tuesday, the body of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is laid in the Kumsusan Memorial Palace in Pyongyang, North Korea. Kim died on Saturday North Korean state media announced Monday.
Son of late North Korean leader leads mourning PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea’s anointed heir Kim Jong Un led a solemn procession of mourners Tuesday to the glass coffin of his father and longtime ruler — a strong indication that a smooth leadership transition was under way in the country known for secrecy and unpredictability. Weeping members of North Korea’s elite filed past the body of Kim Jong Il, which was draped in red cloth and surrounded by stony-faced honor guards and dozens of red and white flowers. State media fed a budding personality cult around his youngest known son, hailing him as a “lighthouse of hope” as the country was awash in a “sea of tears and grief.” In a dreamlike scene captured by Associated Press Television News, Kim’s coffin appeared to float on a raft of
“kimjongilia” — the flowers named after him — with his head and shoulders bathed in a spotlight as solemn mustic played. Various medals and honors were displayed at his feet. The bier was located in a hall of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, a mausoleum where the embalmed body of Kim Jong Il’s father and North Korean founder Kim Il Sung has been on view in a glass sarcophagus since his death in 1994. Kim Jong Il’s 27-year-old son and heir, Kim Jong Un, wore a black Mao-style suit, his hair cropped closely on the sides but longer on top, as he walked with much older officials in suits and military uniforms. Stepping away from the group, Kim Jong Un bowed deeply, his expression serious, before circling the bier with other officials.
The announcement Monday of Kim’s death over the weekend raised acute worries in the region over the possibility of a power struggle between the untested son and rivals in an impoverished and reclusive country with a nuclear program. But there have been no signs of unrest or discord in Pyongyang. With the country in an 11day period of official mourning, flags were at half-staff at all military units, factories, businesses, farms and public buildings. The streets of Pyongyang were quiet, but throngs gathered at landmarks honoring Kim. Outside one of the capital’s main performance centers, mourners carried wreaths and flowers toward a portrait of Kim Jong Il. Groups were allowed to grieve in front of the portrait for a few minutes at a time.
GOP it, and his words were cheered by dozens of Republicans lawmakers who have pushed him and the rest of the leadership to pursue a more confrontational strategy with Democrats and the White House in an already contentious year of divided government. This time, it wasn’t a partial government shutdown or even an unprecedented Treasury default that was at stake, but the prospect that payroll taxes would rise and longterm unemployment benefits end for millions of jobless victims of the worst recession since the 1930s. Yet another deadline has been entangled in the dispute, this one affecting seniors, but the administration announced it had finessed a way around it. Officials said paperwork for
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A deadly storm that halted travel throughout the Great Plains weakened Tuesday as it headed east into Missouri and toward the Great Lakes, and officials reopened interstates in areas where motorists had been forced to adjust holiday plans mid-trip. Authorities still were reporting snow drifts of up to 10 feet high in southeast Colorado, and Texas officials warned drivers to stay off the road in the Panhandle so crews would have a clear path to remove ice and snow. Major highways in the western half of the Oklahoma Panhandle remained closed. Still, officials reopened Interstate 40 in the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico, and portions of Interstate 70 in western Kansas that had been closed. New Mexico reopened a closed section of Interstate 25, the main highway from Santa Fe to the Colorado line after crews cleared drifts as high as 5 feet. The storm dumped as much as 15 inches of snow as it hit parts of five states. At least 40 people were stranded at the Longhorn Motel on Main Street in Boise City, Okla., where manager Pedro Segovia said blowing snow had created drifts 2- and 3-feet high and closed the main road. “Some people cannot even get out of their houses. There is too much snow,” Segovia said. “It’s was blowing. We’ve got big piles. It’s real bad.” Receptionist MaKenzee Grove sympathized with the 50 or so people stranded at the hotel where she works in Guymon, about 60 miles east of Boise City. She too spent Monday night there.
From Page 1 doctors who treat Medicare patients in the early days of the new year will not be processed until Jan. 18, giving lawmakers more time to avert a 27 percent cut in fees threatened for Jan. 1. Whatever the stakes, there was little indication that Republicans would get their wish for negotiations with the Senate any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., issued a statement saying he would be happy to resume talks on a yearlong measure — “but not before” the House ratifies the twomonth bill and sends it to Obama for his signature. Given Obama’s remarks and Reid’s refusal to negotiate, it was unclear what leverage Republicans had in the year-end standoff. It appeared likely the partisan disagree-
ment could easily persist past Christmas and into the last week of the year. The standoff was sowing confusion in business, running out of days to adapt to any new payroll tax regimen. Even the Senate’s proposed two-month extension was creating headaches because it contained a two-tiered system geared to ensuring that higher-income earners paid a higher rate on some of their wages, according to a trade group. “There’s not time enough to do that in an orderly fashion,” said Pete A. Isberg, president of the National Payroll Reporting Consortium trade group. “We’re two weeks away from 2012.” He wrote a letter to congressional leaders this week warning that the Senate bill “could create substantial
problems, confusion and costs.” Democrats pounced on Republicans for rejecting the Senate bill, emboldened by polls finding Obama’s approval rising and that of the congressional Republicans fading. They noted that several lawmakers whom Boehner appointed to negotiate a compromise had recently criticized an extension of payroll tax cuts. Democrats also introduced legislation in the House to ratify the two-month bill that passed the Senate. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the second-ranking House Democrat, asked Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., if he was “prepared to bring that bill to the floor” if no compromise was in sight by year’s end.
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This Evening • The MS Support Group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in St. Rita’s Rehab Outpatient Conference Room, in the basement of the 830 Medical Office building on West North Street, Lima. • The A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie offers baby time for babies 3 and under at 6 p.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. • Stokes Lodge 305, Free and Accepted Masons, meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Lodge, Port Jefferson. All Master Masons are welcome. Photo provided
Thursday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • The Amos Memorial Public Library offers Homework Help from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Looking — and singing — pretty The Fairlawn Elementary Children’s Choir comprising 20 students selected from grades kindergarten through third grade perform at the Dayton Mall’s “Sounds of the Season” event earlier this month.
• 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. CONOVER — Ray• The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the mond and Joyce PutFamily, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist nam, of Conover, Church, 230 E. Poplar St. Enter on Miami Avenue. celebrated their 60th Friday Morning wedding anniversary • Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Tales for Nov. 20, 2011, with a Twos at 9:15 a.m. for children 2-3 1/2 with a par- combined Thanksgivent or caregiver. ing/anniversary party • Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Preschool for family and close Storytime at 10:15 a.m. for children 3 1/2-5 with a friends, hosted by their parent or caregiver. children. • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storyRaymond and the fortime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To mer Joyce Suber were register, call 295-3155. married Dec. 27, 1951, in Fletcher at the home of Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at Joyce’s parents. Their wedding attennoon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avdants were Mae Putenue. All Master Masons are invited. nam, sister of Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional “12- bridegroom, and Howard Step” programs to confront destructive habits and Suber, brother of bride. Joyce is the daughter behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church,
of the late William and Hazel Suber. She has a brother, Howard. Raymond “Junior” is the son of the late Ray and Mary Putnam. He has a deceased sister, Mae. They are the parents of two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Claudia Putnam, of Sidney, and William and Mary Putnam, of Conover, and a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Elvin Elifritz, of Fletcher. They have six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Joyce is retired from the Postal Service and
114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First FORT LORAMIE — United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. Enter The Loramie Cancer on Miami Street). Crusaders are sponsorSaturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, ing a prom dress exchange Jan. 15 at Fort in Lockington, 9 a.m. to noon. Loramie Elementary Saturday Afternoon School, 35 Elm St. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, Anyone interested in in Pasco, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. selling prom dresses, Saturday Evening shoes or accessories can • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club, Check- take them to the school mates, meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy between 11 a.m. and 1 Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are p.m. Items will be diswelcome. For more information, call 497-7326. played for a nonrefund• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday able donation of $7 per Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran dress, $3 per accessory Church, 120 W. Water St. and $3 per pair of shoes.
Items for sale do not need to be tagged, but those selling the items should have a price in mind. Items will be tagged when they are brought in. Anyone interested in purchasing a prom dress, shoes and accessories may shop from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and dressing rooms will be available. This event is an opportunity to purchase or sell gently used prom
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• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Christian Center, 340 W. Russell Road. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.
Tuesday Morning • Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancy’s. Retirees and spouses are welcome.
Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. For more information, contact Michelle at (419) 394-8252.
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MCVETY MAPLEWOOD — Robert and Tracy McVety, of Maplewood, announce the birth of a son, Lucas Robert McVety, Nov. 26, 2011, at 9:36 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birthing Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sisters, Shelby, 5, Hayden, 3, and Josie, 1. His maternal grandparents are Thomas and Nancy Burns and Mark and Brenda Schmiesing, all of Sidney. His paternal grandparents are the late Sheldon and Janet McVety. His mother is the former Tracy Schmiesing, of Sidney.
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Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and care givers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomroy Ave. • Minster Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Wooden Shoe Inn, Minster.
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WIETHOLTER VERSAILLES — Mitch and Audra Wietholter, of Versailles, announce the birth of a son, Jace Mitchell, Dec. 2, 2011, at 7:35 a.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birthing Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sister, Lauren Olivia, 6, and his brother, Xavier Mitchell, 2. His maternal grandparents are Gary and Karen Dues, of Versailles. His paternal grandparents are Ben Wietholter, of Fort Loramie, and Karen Wietholter, of Versailles. His great-grandparents are Gene and Treva Schmitmeyer, of Minster, Mary Dues, of Versailles, the late Bill Dues and the late Hazel Wietholter.
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• Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
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dresses and to help raise money for Relay for Life. From 3:30 - 4:30, anyone who brought in items may pick up their money or their items if they were not sold. Any items left will be donated to charity and any cash not picked up will be donated to Relay For Life. For contact information go to www.relayforlife.org/shelbycounty. Click on “local fund raisers.”
Veterans Services lists relief figures The Shelby County Veterans Service Commission met Dec. 14 at the Veterans Service Office and provided financial relief to eight veterans and their beneficiaries in the amount of $4,444.88. Additionally, 29 veterans were assisted between board meetings from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 in the amount of $4,642.68. The next commission meeting is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 4 p.m.
Dear Reade r s : A r e y o u cooking a turkey for a Hints Christfrom mas or holiday Heloise dinner? H e r e Heloise Cruse a r e some Heloise Hints to help you: • How big a turkey do you need? Plan on approximately 1 1/2 pounds per person if you want leftovers; if not, 1 pound per person is enough. • Frozen turkey? It will TAKE TIME to safely thaw in the refrigerator (about a day for every 4 pounds). Coldwater thawing is an option, but keep the turkey in the unopened package, covered in water completely, and change the water to keep it cool. Allow about 30 minutes per pound to safely thaw. • After cooked, let the turkey rest for about 20 minutes so the juices settle into the meat before carving. • For turkey questions, you can call the United States Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854, or you can send an email to the agency at MPHotline.fsis(at)usda.gov. The hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. — Heloise RECYCLE HINT Dear Heloise: I use the small, “deli meat” plastic containers with the removable lids for the following: • Store four to five hard-boiled eggs. • Organize spice containers for easy access. For example: Group all Italian spices (basil, oregano, parsley, etc.) in one. • Make dips for a party and use the container for serving. • Store healthy snacks of carrots and celery with a small container of dressing for when on the go. — Janice D., Fort Wayne, Ind. PEELING POTATOES Dear Heloise: The past few years, I have developed arthritis in my fingers and have found it difficult to peel potatoes. I now boil potatoes with the skins on. them. It is so fast, and I don’t waste any of the potatoes. — Elaine D., Mission Viejo, Calif. Send a great hint to: Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-
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straight fit skirts in almond silk shantung. They carried bouquets of ivory feathers and crystals. Ken Niekamp served as his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Mitch Niekamp, brother of the bridegroom, Todd Niekamp, cousin of the bridegroom, Wes Thieman, brother of the bride, Ryan Niro, Brent Hill, Jack Dever and Randy Nauman. Guy Weigandt, godson of the bride, was the ring bearer. A reception in the Knights of Columbus hall in Minster followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned for two weeks in Italy and reside in Columbus. The bride received a Bachelor of Science from Miami University in 2004. She is employed as a medical device sales representative. The bridegroom is a 1998 graduate of Ohio University where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He is employed as a medical device sales representative.
Big Brothers Big Sisters names new volunteers makes her feel like a child again herself. She was previously a Big Buddy in the afterschool program. Ball enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, working at the YMCA, and being involved in school and community activities. She is a senior in high school. Her new “little sister” is eager to practice cheerleading with Ball. Sherry Tracy lives in rural Sidney where she cares for animals in need. She has helped children through Hospice for Children and Montgomery County JVI Correction. She looks forward to focusing on being a friend to her new “little sister” and helping her achieve success. Tim LeMaster, of
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No name bar opens Cindy (left foreground) and Ross Driskell, both of Sidney, enjoy the music of Nightflyer (onstage) during the grand opening of the bar with no name, known as the “bar next to Lee’s Chinese,” in downtown Sidney recently.
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MINSTER — Ashley Veronica Thieman, of Minster, and Jason Stuart Niekamp, of Centerville, were united in marriage July 30, 2011, in St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Barbie Thieman, of Minster. The bridegroom is the son of Ken and Barb Niekamp, of Centerville. The Rev. Rick Nieberding performed the ceremony. Vocalists were Trisha and Bill Zimmerman. Larry Coppess was the trumpeter and Rachel Barber was the organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory, sweetheart, A-line silhouette dress with ruched bodice and asymmetrical, draped Gaza skirt with side ruching and intricate pleating. She carried a bouquet of ivory feathers, gardenia flowers and crystals. Barbie Thieman, mother of the bride, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Lindsay Thieman, cousin of
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I N O UR V IEW Grief and the holidays
Know that it really will get better
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Saying goodbye to the geese
The holidays are upon writing desk, a birds-eye us, and some folks don’t maple vanity and a mafeel so merry. This is espehogany table with six cially true for those of us chairs. Long ago, Mom who have lost a loved one and “Dad” had purchased recently. Grieving can the dining room set from make the glitter of the a church rummage sale. Christmas season grow That old table has particularly dim. seen many wonderful Admittedly, grief comes The road memories of Christmases in stages. One milestone past. Every holiday, forless for me occurred late this mal china and the good traveled silverware would be set past fall when the remaining leaves on the on the linen tablecloth, trees were ablaze with Christina Ryan which would be laden breathtaking color. Howwith my mother’s steamClaypool ever, that Sunday aftering homemade dishes. noon the skies were dark and The iridescent flames of the canheavy with rain. dles decorating the centerpiece Weather matched mood would reflect in the crystal chandelier. For hours, my siblings and I The weather matched my would gather around the table downcast mood. When a rented sharing stories and laughing solicmoving truck pulled into my Sidney driveway, my heart sank. I in- itously at my stepfather’s corny jokes. haled deeply, then waved to my stepsister, Cindy, and her husEerie silence band, Mark. To me, it felt as if the Now, there is an eerie silence Indianapolis couple were transthat greets me each time I gaze at porting the body of a loved one, in- that Duncan Phyfe table in my stead of our parents’ old furniture. Sidney dining room. Its presence Losing my mother, Glenna reminds me of the permanence of Sprang, suddenly in 2010 had my parents’ passing. been devastating. There had been “In a particular family, you no warning or preparation. She might have five children … who was a Philadelphia organist who lose a parent and that’s five totally played two church services on the different griefs,” explained the Rev. morning of Oct. 10. That same af- Philip Chilcote, who is the chapternoon, pain from a kidney stone lain at Wilson Hospice in Sidney. gone terribly wrong sent her to a He is also the bereavement coordiPennsylvania hospital where she nator for the organization who asdied three days later. sists the families of hospice patients with their own grief isAge-old love Mom was 78. Even though she sues. had been in excellent health, I In addition, 60-year-old should have realized she wouldn’t Chilcote is pastor of Sidney’s First live forever. Five months later on Christian Church. In his role as a March 5, 2011, Neal Sprang, my minister he has also walked along80-year-old stepfather of 35 years, side countless families devastated died. Theirs had been an age-old by the loss of a loved one. love story. Two hearts so intrinsi“Grief is a re-adaptation cally intertwined that one can’t process, meaning we have to learn keep beating without the other. to live our lives without somebody Cindy had made the difficult who has always been there,” said trip to our parents’ home in the hospice professional. “We have Philadelphia to retrieve the furni- to learn to adapt to a different ture that we had inherited. For world. Not only is the world differme, there was my grandfather’s ent, but we are different.”
appreciate how The last of splendid the the geese went spring will be by the other day. with the baskThe late ones. ing rays of sun The big dark on our necks geese. Headed and the swelling south noisily. Home the buds in I used to envy Country of the fruit trees. them, somehow. Slim Randles To truly appreciThey go down ate warmth, we there to the must first get cold, and warm coastal areas that’s evidently a part of where the jacks swim and the nights are chilly our lives that the geese won’t ever get to share. but livable this time of Of course, they seem year. If they’re especially quite content to sail on sensitive geese, they’ll down the southern winds keep going until there to the warm places, leavare mangoes and palm trees and the language of ing us to wrap ourselves tighter in thicker clothes the people is Spanish. and dream of sandy But they cross over beaches and snorkels. here in their long, languorous vees, and all we Have a good winter, geese. Eat a crab or two can do is look up and for me. You see, I’ll be wonder what our lives would be like if we could here for you to honk at when you head north go along. To fly over the again in the spring. I’ll farms and valleys, to coast along on the rising be right here, living in the same place. Cold or thermals, to sail down the long way to warmth hot, windy or still, my world and my responsiand sand and comfort, bilities are here, and I’ll how nice it might be. be right here taking care But if we did that, we’d miss the snow, and of them. It’s my way of doing the fire in the fireplace when the work was done things, and I’m used to it. in the evening. We’d miss The writer is a veteran how the snowy world newspaperman and outlooks just at dusk when doorsman who is a registhe snow is an alpenglow orange and tells us tered outfitter and guide. He has written novels secrets it has saved for and nonfiction books us all these years. It based on rural living and wouldn’t seem like he has also been an Christmas if we were wearing bathing trunks award-winning columTo the editor: nist for the largest daily in the tropics, and if we As Christmas approaches, we newspapers in Alaska went with them to the winter-feeding grounds, and New Mexico. He lives need to emphasize that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. There in Albuquerque. we wouldn’t be able to is much more at stake than most people realize. We need to be ready ETTER TO THE EDITOR because the culmination of God’s plans comes faster than we expect. Jesus Christ came into humanity as a baby, He lived a sinless life, He died for our sins, was buried, rose again the third day, and he is coming again. The invitation to be saved is for everyone. Everyone must make the decision To the editor: to go to heaven or to hell. The group of ladies known as the “Warrior Everyone who wants to be Women” appreciate everyone who has purchased a saved must believe the Gospel, re“Lainer’s Buckeye Best” cookbook in the past year. pent of all sins and make followAll proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks have ing the teachings of Jesus a first been donated to the Community Foundation of priority. Partial commitment is Shelby County Scholarship Fund in Elaine not enough; conversion is not comLaughlin’s name. plete until commitment is total. In 2011, $500 scholarships were awarded to Stacie Seger from Fort Loramie High School and Mason Hoying from Russia High School. Any graduating senior from any Shelby County school is eligible to apply for this award if they meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Elaine Laughlin Scholarship Committee. High school seniors interested in applying for the scholarship BY EDNA WISE should contact their guidance counselors. The cookbook has more than 550 recipes from This happened this past ThanksElaine (Lainer) Laughlin’s former Hardin-Housgiving on Thanksgiving morn. ton students, neighbors, co-workers, family, OSU My grandson, Bradley, milks football legends and their families, OSU alumni cows after school so he knows about and faculty and friends from all over North Amer- a dairy farm. ica! I was a farm girl too many, many “Lanier’s Buckeye Best” cookbooks sell for $15 years ago. and are available at Wagner’s Village Market in There isn’t much about farming Fort Loramie and Meyer’s Garage and Drive Thru anymore that I do know. in Newport. The cookbook makes a wonderfully This is about a lagoon — someunique gift for all those diehard Buckeye fans and thing I know not much about. culinary specialists in your family. I suppose most dairy farmers The “Warrior Women” appreciate all who adver- have them, there isn’t any doubt. Most of my family was here for tised in the cookbook. Tax-deductible gifts to the scholarship fund are our Thanksgiving meal. Bradley wasn’t here yet, but it welcome at any time and in any amount. Make was no big deal. checks payable to Community Foundation of He had other places to go and I Shelby County. Add to the memo line “Laughlin knew he would be here soon. Scholarship.” Mail to Community Foundation of Everyone had already eaten and Shelby County, 100 S. Main Ave., Suite 202, Sidit was way past noon. ney, OH 45365. Bradley came in. He was pretty Deb Poeppelman 7285 State Route 66 shook up and looked very pale. He told his mom what had hapFort Loramie
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For grieving individuals, creating new traditions and rituals is important. Some folks try to ignore the loss, but Chilcote believes that you should “include the one who is gone in what you do.” For example, if you normally hang Christmas stockings, the expert who has led grief-support groups for two decades, suggests that you should hang a stocking for the individual who died.
Empty chair If the deceased family member “always had the chair at the end of the table,” Chilcote says you could leave the chair empty, or choose someone to sit in their place. As for giving, if it was your tradition to purchase a $50 gift certificate for the late family member, you could make a donation to a charity or ministry in their honor, or give to a neighbor in need. “People can buy a special candle and at the place at the table where they sat you can light the candle … and go around the table and have each person say what they meant to you,” suggests the seasoned grief counselor. “Tell funny stories about them. Most people who die wouldn’t want you to be sad.”
Joyous season My parents would definitely not want this joyous season to be filled with mourning. They were both church choir directors who believed that Christmas wasn’t about presents and mistletoe, but rather about a baby born in a Bethlehem manger whose love lives forever. But if you are too depressed to partake in holiday festivities, know that it really will get better. For now, in the words that Mom always signed her Christmas cards with, I wish you “Peace, Love and Joy” this holiday season. The writer is a freelance journalist and inspirational speaker who lives in Sidney. Visit her website at www.christinaryanclaypool.com
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We are to have no other gods except God. It is not enough to say that Jesus died for our sins, we are forgiven and we are on our way to heaven. We are not forgiven until we stop sinning. We are to get rid of all sin in our life. We have been instructed to grow up into the image of Christ and to do the greater works of Jesus. There is much incorrect teaching on the rapture. No one will be raptured before the Tribulation who has not grown up into the image of Christ. The Tribulation will be very severe, but God’s people will be protected and taught the Word of God. The overcomers must teach the Word of God throughout the earth. The Gospel of the Kingdom will be universally taught, and then the end will
come. Everyone who goes either to heaven or to hell will know the Bible from cover to cover. The question is: Are we waiting to escape the troubles of this world, or are we willing to work for the Kingdom of God and see the greatest evangelistic movement that has ever occurred? I have two dear friends who say they are atheists. I have warned them that atheists go to hell. They don’t like to hear it, but it is truth. Hell is just as real as heaven. God is a God of love, but he is also a God of wrath against sin. He has been working since Adam and Eve to bring into manifestation a purified and perfected people to live with him forever. Be ready. Dorothy J. Foster 204 Johnston Place
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pened and it was a horrible tale. He had been to his stepmom’s sister’s house, who lives on a steer farm. Bradley had his gun and was hunting rabbits, not thinking of any harm. His 13-year-old half brother was with him just looking for rabbits. They didn’t see this manure lagoon until Bradley fell right into it. The lagoon has toxic fumes and is like quicksand, and just looked like dirt. Jacob and Bradley were looking for rabbits so were very much alert. Bradley took one step and fell in way up to his chin. Thank God Jacob was there or they never would have found him. First Jacob froze, then was going to get help for Brad. This was the scariest moment they had ever had. Bradley yelled to Jacob to try to reach out to him While Bradley still held on to his gun. Jacob lay on the edge, reached
down and got Brad’s arm and pulled. It must have felt like a ton. Jacob got him to the edge and helped Bradley climb out. God surely was with them, there isn’t any doubt. It was very cold but Bradley stripped off all his clothes. With all that manure I’m sure he didn’t smell like a rose. Bradley said he was doing lots of praying and he still had his gun in his hand. He said it now felt so good to get his feet on some dry land. He showered and showered to get warm and to get smelling clean. Maybe someday God will take away some of the fear and this will all seem like a dream. Thank you God, so much, for helping my grandson get on dry sod. And I shall always thank God, thank God, thank God. The writer lives at 155 N. Main St., Minster.
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BOE honors Harmon, Holt BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER jbumgarner@sdnccg.com Several people were recognized during the Sidney City School Board of Education meeting on Monday. Jerry Harmon was recognized for his service to the school district as interim superintendent and as project coordinator/director of business operations. He resigned at the Nov. 21 meeting. The board and Superintendent John Scheu thanked Harmon for his service to the district. Peggy Holt, elementary guidance counselor was also recognized by the board as her retirement was accepted. Holt has been with the district for 35 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. The principals from each building were also recognized for the record setting Sidney City Schools United Way campaign. “We had a most successful United Way campaign,” said Scheu. “It just recently concluded in the past month. Some different milestones that the Sidney City Schools met and achieved would be we set a record in terms of donations to the United Way, $26,000 the previous record was set in 2006 with 100 more employees at $22,000. We had per capita giving of $76.25 qualifying us for the gold award given by the United Way. It’s significant to note that there are so many agencies that are served by the United Way that benefits Sidney City School students.” The board also took the following actions:
• Approved a modification to the administrative guidelines regarding the Board Scholarship Fund. • Approved the following students for graduation with the Class of 2012 from Sidney High School pending completion of all state and local requirements by the end of the first semester of the 2011-12 school year: Clarissa Mason, Alex Montgomery, Destiny Murphy, Amberly Ross and Erica Smith. • Approved the employment of the following personnel for the 2011-12 school year: Kay Straman, substitute teacher for 21st Century Grant After School Program, as needed at $26 an hour, Kevin Shoffner, custodian, at $13.62 an hour, and Bill Blosser as a volunteer wrestling coach. • Approved the employment of the following for the 2012-13 school year: Krystal Fitchpatrick, elementary teacher at $33,518, Lindsay Geuy, elementary teacher at $44,243, Emily Hoying, elementary teacher (all-day kindergarten) at $33,518 and Kay Straman, elementary teacher at $42,232. • Approved 2012-13 school year calendar. • Approved indoor track as a club sport at Sidney High School for the 2011-12 school year, along with Jason McGaharan, Joe Huwer and Allan Egbert as volunteer coaches. The district set its annual organizational meeting for Jan 9 at 6 p.m. at the Board of Education building and appointed Melanie Cook as president pro tem for the meeting.
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In Sidney Municipal Court Tuesday morning, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Jason M. Harris, 60, 901 Port Jefferson Road, $100 and costs and sentence him to 30 days in jail on a domestic violence charge. He will be permitted to serve 20 days in house arrest in lieu of 20 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, 10 days jail may be reconsidered. • A charge of underage consumption of alcohol against Michael J. Sefton, 20, of Hamilton was dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. On an amended charge of driving while under the influence, he was fined $100 and costs, sentenced to five days in jail and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days. Jail may be reconsidered if he completes an alcohol intervention program and pays fines and costs in full. • Michael J. Schwab, 47, 1509 Marilyn Drive,
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OPRS gets new CEO COLUMBUS — Laurence C. Gumina has b e e n elected chief executive officer of O h i o Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) Gumina by its board of directors. Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney is the first of 11 retirement communities owned and operated by OPRS, the largest notfor-profit provider of continuing care retirement communities and services in Ohio. Gumina will succeed current CEO David J. Kaasa, who is retiring after 26 years of service with OPRS, 17 of which as CEO. OPRS is the largest and most experienced notfor-profit provider of continuing care retirement communities and services in Ohio. Gumina, who currently resides in New Jersey, will begin his new role the last week of December. “On behalf of the board of directors, I am excited to announce that after a national search, Larry has been chosen to lead our organization into the future,” said OPRS Board of Directors Chairman Don Malone. “Larry’s vision and experience in both continuing care retirement communities and home- and community-based services make him the ideal person to balance the continuity of
what we’ve established, while proactively creating partnerships to assure our future.” Gumina most recently served as senior vice president at Springpoint Senior Living in Princeton, N.J., and has expertise in the fields of retirement communities, hospitals, communitybased services and affordable housing. He joined Springpoint Senior Living in October 2004 as the vice president of affordable housing and assisted living operations. During this time, he oversaw development of three new affordable-housing communities, as well as the refinancing and repositioning of seven affordable communities. Prior to joining Springpoint, Gumina served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Bayshore Community Health Services, a hospital-based health care provider in Holmdel, N.J. Prior to that, he was associate executive director of Riverview Medical Center, a hospital affiliate of Meridian Health. “The mission and vision of OPRS will continue to guide our efforts as we serve a growing and diverse senior population,” Gumina said. “I am honored to have been afforded the opportunity to lead this outstanding organization that has earned an exceptional statewide and national reputation for its commitment to quality.” Gumina is a licensed
nursing home administrator, a certified professional occupancy specialist and is certified in low-income tax-credit compliance. He currently serves on the board of trustees of the Central Jersey Visiting Nurse Association and the Parker Health Center, both in Red Bank, N.J. Gumina’s education includes a Master of Public Administration in health care administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, N.J., and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I. OPRS is the parent company overseeing its three wholly owned subsidiary companies, OPRS Communities, the OPRS Foundation, and Senior Independence, and is in headquartered Columbus serving more than 95,000 people in 38 counties annually. OPRS Communities operates 11 retirement communities. Senior Independence provides home- and community-based services, operates 12 adult day centers and manages six senior centers, in partnership with local governments. Additionally, through iPartner afand the filiates icaregiver.org website, Senior Independence extends services to older adults throughout the nation. The OPRS Foundation raises several million dollars annually to support charity care, special programs, capital expansion and endowment.
Honda forced to revamp new Civic BY TOM KRISHER Associated Press ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Honda is scrambling to revamp its Civic just eight months after a new version hit showrooms, and critics say it’s an admission that the compact car fell short in quality and handling. The revamp, to come by the end of next year, is unprecedented because new models aren’t usually overhauled for at least three years. Honda executives say they’re simply trying to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive small-car market. The new version of the Civic started arriv-
ing at dealerships April 20 and was panned by critics. Consumer Reports magazine said it was less agile than its predecessor, and its interior quality was worse. The magazine refused to give the Civic its coveted “Recommended Buy” rating, saying that the braking distances were long and it suffered from a choppy ride. The old Civic, which came out in 2005, was known for its sporty driving, high-quality interiors, lack of noise and excellent braking, says David Champion, senior director of auto testing for Consumer Reports. “The new one seems to
have fallen apart in those areas,” says Champion, who thinks that Honda cut costs with the 2012 version. Honda has told dealers a reworked Civic will arrive before the end of 2012. American Honda President Tetsuo Iwamura said Tuesday that the Civic is still the leader in compact cars. Honda will improve the Civic’s drivability, but Iwamura stopped short of saying exactly what the company will do to the rest of the car.
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Industry Commissioners can now sign orders electronically COLUMBUS — In an effort to increase efficiency and produce orders in a more timely manner, the Industrial Commission of Ohio (IC) announced that IC Commissioners can now sign hearing orders electronically. “The IC has always been on the cutting edge of new technology,” Chairwoman Karen Gillmor said. “With the launch of electronic signatures, commissioners will be able to efficiently and swiftly sign an order, which means quicker orders for our customers.” With the implementation of electronic signatures for discretionary appeals, commissioners will soon have the option to sign the orders re-
Heather Dyer has been promoted to the position of branch office administrator for the Edward Jones office at 2190 Wapakoneta Ave. “For the past 12 months, Heather Dyer has performed the duties of her job while also working to complete her training and testing requirements,” DiAnne Karas said. “This is a
Listed are Tuesday’s stock market prices at closing for firms in the Sidney-Shelby County area traded on the major markets. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. Lear Corp ...........36.94 +0.75 (PF of C.H. Masland) McDonalds Corp.98.82 +1.58 Radio Shack .........9.38 +0.15 Sherwin-Wllms ..86.85 +2.55 Sprint ...................2.36 +0.20 Thor Industries..25.19 +1.02 (PF of Airstream Inc.) Time Warner Inc.34.72 +1.18 (PF of Time Warner Cable) U.S. Bancorp ......26.50 +0.94 (Former Star Bank of Sidney) Walgreen Co.......33.50 +0.75 Walmart Stores .59.19 +1.41 Wendy’s Int. Inc. ..5.05 +0.02 YUM! Brands.....58.33 +0.73 (PF of Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut) OVER THE COUNTER Bob Evans ..........32.72 +1.35 Fifth Third ........12.19 +0.35 Peoples Bank .......9.00 0
A - Refers to Affiliated With PF - Refers to Parent Firm Closing Dow Jones Industrial Averages: This Week: 12,103.43 Change: +337.17 (Quotes courtesy of the Sidney offices of Edward Jones, Erroll Broud, Vance Stewart, Danielle Gilroy-Sielschott and DiAnne Karas, registered investment advisers.)
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commission-level were added to Workflow. In Workflow, orders are created and promptly routed to the appropriate staff members for review. In addition to this advancement, a new search feature was added that allows commissioners to search for orders by claim number, party last name or party first name. “By having the ability to create a commissionlevel Workflow Report and search for specific claims, I have claims-related information at my fingertips,” Gillmor said. “By quickly implementing this type of advanced technology, the IC will not only increase efficiency but also accountability.”
well-deserved promotion.” Karas said the title of branch office administrator (BOA) was adopted for this position at Edward Jones because of the wide range of responsibilities associated with the job. “A BOA is not only responsible for the daily operation of the branch, but also must provide top-level client service and marketing support
for office activities,” Karas said. “On a given day, Dyer’s activities could include processing client trade transactions, providing clients with receipts for money and securities, and assisting in the planning of seminars and special events.” Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada.
MTR seeks VLT license CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s MTR Gaming Group Inc. says it’s officially applied for a license to run video lottery terminals at its Scioto Downs racetrack near Columbus, Ohio. President Jeffrey Dahl said Tuesday the company aims to open the facility in the second quarter of 2012. The Ohio attorney general’s office is calling for dismissal of a lawsuit aimed at stopping video lottery operations, and
Dahl says he’s comfortable with continuing his plans to build a new gambling hall. Dahl says he expects a license to be issued soon. He says the Scioto Downs project will improve value for stockholders over time and create hundreds of jobs in the Columbus area. MTR also owns and operates Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, and Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pa.
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motely. In the near future, the Industrial Commission Online Network (ICON) will allow commissioners to access and sign orders from a personal computer, MacBook, iPad or Android tablet. Each electronic signature is password protected to ensure maximum security. “By having the capability to sign orders from home, our customers do not have to worry about a delay due to bad weather or other emergencies,” Gillmor said. Electronic signatures were not the only improvement that the IC has developed for its customers. Last month, discretionary appeals at the
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MONEY CONCEPTS representative Cheryl Boyer, of DeGraff, (l-r) Pierce Bennett, of Houston, and Shelby County United Way Executive Director Bob Parker, of Troy, stand with the official draw sheet for the tennis tournament. Donations from the tournament were given to the United Way.
Shelby Former County Sheriff ’s Capt. Michael Eilerman has isa sued s t a t e ment objecting to t h e county’s settlement of a Eilerman lawsuit filed against him and former Sheriff Dean Kimpel by former Deputy Jodi Van Fossen. In a statement sent to the Sidney Daily News, Eilerman said that although he was a
defendant in the lawsuit, “I specifically denied and continue to deny any wrongdoing, as indicated in my answer to the complaint and in the settlement agreement.” He noted the decision to settle was made by Shelby County and its insurers. “I do not agree with the decision to settle, nor with the amount of the settlement,” he said. “However, I was left with no choice but to acquiesce in the settlement because I do not have the resources as an individual to fight what
would surely have been a long and costly battle to restore my name and reputation. It is my intention that this statement in some way serves that limited purpose.” The lawsuit alleged that Kimpel’s behavior toward Van Fossen was “predatory and calculated” and that Kimpel allowed “an inappropriate working environment that was hostile to … and demeaning to females.” The suit claimed that Van Fossen “informed Eilerman of the significant history of her being
subjected to the sexual advances of the sheriff ” and that “Eilerman took no effective action.” The lawsuit was settled earlier this month for $105,000. Kimpel stepped down from office after being indicted in Auglaize County for the alleged sexual battery of Van Fossen and in Shelby County for the alleged misuse of a computer system. Eilerman was fired by incoming Sheriff John Lenhart who was named to the position pending outcome of the cases against Kimpel.
Season of giving comes early at tennis tournament The holiday season is a time for giving. However, for one group of young people, the time for giving came early — during their summer tennis tournament. The Shelby County Community Tennis Association was established in 2009 to promote tennis in the county. A youth tennis program and tournament has been held since it began. Organizers of the Money Concepts Tenns Open tournament, Greg and Priscilla Wilt, were pleased with the support the partipants gave to the United Way. This was the third year for the tournament. “A donation jar was also at the tournament where participants could give additional donations,” said Priscilla. “The winners in the tournament also gave additional donations.” During the tourna-
ment, many of the participants opted to give a donation to the Shelby County United Way instead of receiving a trophy. Donations were received from the brother/sister team of Meghan and Pierce Bennett, who won the mixed doubles title; the husband and wife team, Greg and Martha Koenig, consolation winners in mixed doubles; Bonnie and Brian Rismiller, the mother/son team who were runnersup in mixed doubles; Tim Ungericht, runnerup in men’s singles; and Patrick Ho, consolation winner in men’s singles. The United Way was selected to receive all donations prior to the tournament. “This was a surprise to us,” said Bob Parker, United Way executive director. “This was an extra gift — something that was unplanned for.”
WAPAKONETA — Thirteen people were arrested Monday morning on drug-related charges, according to Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon. The Auglaize/Mercer County Grand Lake Drug Task Force, along with area officers, worked together to make the arrests that ended a six-month investigation and after the cases were presented to the grand jury. Those arrested were from Lima, Wapakoneta, Celina and St. Marys. Solomon said additional arrests are expected. During the arrests a substantial amount of marijuana and money was confiscated along
with drug paraphernalia. Solomon commented on the severity of marijuana, stating, “with the other dangerous drugs out there that are far more powerful and harmful, marijuana is sometimes looked at as nonharmful. But it is still illegal to sell, possess or use. It is still dangerous and as any police officer would tell you, marijuana is a lot of times the first step into the progression into more dangerous drugs.” Assisting with the round-up were officers from Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Cridersville and Waynesfield police and deputies with the Sheriff ’s Office.
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IN THESE three photos provided by the Sidney Police Department, the suspects in the alleged robbery at Lee’s Chicken restaurant Sunday are pictured.
Police probe Lee’s robbery Sidney police are searching for two men who robbed the Sidney Lee’s Chicken restaurant Sunday night. The call came in at 8:42 p.m. According to reports, officers learned that two younger white men, wearing hooded sweatshirts and cover-
ings over their faces, brandished knives and demanded money from the employees. The suspects are believed to be thin built and between 5 foot, 6 inches and 6 foot tall. The employees complied with the suspect’s orders and the suspects fled the
restaurant on foot with an undetermined amount of money. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information about the robbery or knowledge of the identity of the suspects is encouraged to call the Sidney Police Department at 498-2351.
City honors employees Happy Holidays from all 13 arrested in drug busts for service to Sidney of us here at Bunny’s
The city of Sidney honored 34 employees Friday during the annual Service Award ceremony at Fire Station One. Staff members were honored for years of service ranging from five to 30 years as follows: 30 years — Nancy Steinke and Urban Naseman. 20 years — Douglas Stammen, Mark Barga, John Kalivoda, Robert Buck, Dale Weber, Michael Dulaney. 15 years — Catherine Johnson, Robert
Jameson, Kevin Calvert, Michael Rosengarten, Stanley Stayton. 10 years — Joyce Goubeaux, Keith Wiley, Kenneth VanHook, Pae Morrow, Warren Melerine, Jeremy Lorenzo, Andrew Shappie, Becky Musser, Gregg Mitchell. Five years — Renee Dulaney, Jennifer Wagner, Ryan Heitman, Michael Martz, Bonnie Gold, Noah Faulder, Richard Grewe, Angela Wooten, Douglas Dearinger, Robert Guisinger, Wesley Monnin, Brian Paxton.
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100 years Dec. 21, 1911 In an opinion of Attorney General Hogan, it is declared that the commissioners Sunday Monday Today Tonight Thursday Friday Saturday LOCAL OUTLOOK county have the right to pay for the maintenance of an automobile owned by the sheriff if it is used at least part of the time in Rain with Mostly Cloudy Mostly Mostly Partly Partly the discharge of official southwest cloudy with slight cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy winds 15 with slight chance of High: 38° with 40% High: 35° High: 35° Another round of rain will duties. to 20 chance of snow, rain chance of Low: 32° Low: 25° Low: 25° ––––– occur Wednesday mph, 80% rain in the rain When the local option with warm and chance of Low: 38° evening High: 38° breezy contested election case rain High: 45° Low: 28° condicame up for hearing in High: 55° Low: 35° tions. the Probate Court this Thursmorning, the case was day will dismissed without be cloudy record at the request of with a plaintiffs’ attorneys. s l i g h t Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset chance of rain and snow in This ends the case as far as the legality of the reHigh Friday............................35 Friday ................................none Wednesday’s sunset..5:14 p.m. the evening. cent local option elecLow Friday.............................30 Saturday.............................0.03 Thursday’s sunrise.....7:57 a.m. tion held in this city is High Saturday .......................33 Sunday..............................none Thursday’s sunset......5:15 p.m. concerned. The other Low Saturday........................29 Monday ..............................0.38 High Sunday .........................44 Month to date.....................3.53 case filed by the dry Low Sunday ..........................31 Year to date......................56.41 forces under the corrupt High Monday.........................48 practices act asking Low Monday..........................35 that the wet forces file more detailed accounts Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for of their receipts and exShelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high penses, now in common temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. pleas court, will be taken to the supreme National forecast court. City/Region
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Pyloric stenosis explained isn’t a rare probDEAR DR. lem. It happens in DONOHUE: I’ve up to three out of been helping my every thousand daughter manage births. Boys are her home and the ones more three other chillikely to develop dren after she deit, and the firstlivered a baby. born, for unclear The baby, a boy, has started to To your reasons, has it more often than throw up after good brothers or sismost feedings. He’s not losing health ters. Quite often, weight, but this is Dr. Paul G. pyloric stenosis trying on everyDonohue runs in a family. one. The signature sign is The pediatrician says he might have pyloric throwing up after a feedstenosis. I am not famil- ing. Vomiting might occur iar with this condition. after every feeding, or it Can you explain what’s might be more intermitgoing on and how it’s tent. The problem shows up two to eight weeks treated? — R.R. ANSWER: The py- after birth. It can occur lorus is the last part of immediately after being the stomach, the part born, but that isn’t the that joins the small intes- most common scenario. tine. It’s a somewhat-nar- The serious complications row passage. The walls of of this condition are dehythe pylorus are sturdy dration and weight loss. Projectile vomiting — muscles. With pyloric stenosis, regurgitation in a forceits normally muscular ful stream of partially walls are even more mus- digested milk — is a cular. That narrows the classic sign, but it’s not food passage channel to a always present. Seeing degree that food cannot or feeling a hard lump, leave the stomach. This an “olive,” in the ab-
domen is another tip-off. If vomiting doesn’t subside on its own, a simple surgical procedure to widen the pylorus is quite effective. The baby can usually feed 12 to 24 hours after the operation. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had acne as a teenager, and my parents, in the late 1950s, sent me for X-ray treatments. Now I’m in my early 70s. I have a lot of basal cell cancers on my face. I will be going for the removal of seven more this week. My question is: Should I move back to the North from my present location in the South? I’m thinking that with all the sun exposure here, it’s making the situation worse. I’ve put film on my windows to block UV rays, installed sun shades and do not sunbathe. I do have to walk my dog briefly at midday, but I wear a wide-brimmed hat. Sometimes I feel like a prisoner in my home, as I am afraid to go out. I really wouldn’t mind moving back to the
North. — J.P. ANSWER: Basal cell skin cancer is one of the most common kinds of skin cancer. It arises in the basal layer of the skin, the bottommost layer. It doesn’t spread to other organs, but it can bore deeply into tissues beneath the skin. Having had one basal cell cancer puts a person at increased risk for another. Ultraviolet light is another risk. You don’t have to be a prisoner in your home. You can safely go outside if you apply sunscreen to all exposed skin and reapply it frequently. Keep wearing your widebrimmed hat. Basal cell cancer is more common in warm climates, where sun exposure is year-round. Moving back to the North lessens your risk, but doesn’t eliminate it. Northerners get basal cell cancers, too. You can live with greater freedom in the South if you become a devoted fan of sunscreen. The choice is yours.
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Dec. 21, 1936 The Sidney High Yellow Jackets continued their triumphant march toward basketball supremacy with a smashing 43 to 11 victory over Urbana, here last night. L. Cromes led the Sidney attack with 15 points, while Brown was getting 14. ––––– Election of officers and adoption of formal sponsorship of the Federal Recreation program in Sidney were the two main items of business transacted at the December meeting of the board of directors of the Sidney Boy’s Club last evening. Jack Salsinger was elected president of the board; Ray Boller, vice president; W.W. Wheeler, secretary, and Edwin Seving, treasurer.
50 years Dec. 21, 1961 There was no Christmas gift exchange on the night shift of the Monarch Machine Tool Co. again this year. Instead, employees followed custom and sent the money that would have been spent for presents to the Auglaize-Shelby County School for Retarded Children at New Bremen. ––––– Members of the board of directors of the Gartland-Haswell Foundry Co. have elected Huey McClellan, Chestnut Avenue, president of the company. This action came at a meeting of the directors at which M.B. McKee, Bon Air, announced his retirement as president and active
participation in the operation of the local foundry. At the same time the board elected John Shinn, Crescent Drive, and Paul Meyer, 330 Kossuth Street, as vice presidents of the company.
25 years Dec. 21, 1986 SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — For $4.99, the holiday shopping public can now buy revolting dolls the likes of ugly George Garbagemouth, a rubbery creature who, when squeezed, blows a foul breath. The handsize dolls are all ugly and, when squeezed in the belly, emit aromas such as dog breath, dead fish and vomit. They’re called “Breath Blasters.” ––––– A total of 1,600 area persons were served a holiday meal with all the trimmings Thursday at the Community Christmas Dinner. The dinner, served at noon and again in the evening, was held in the blue building on the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The event was coordinated by the Shelby County United Way, and sponsored by the United Way and several local industries. The dinner was open to the public. ––––– CHICAGO (AP) — American society has two generations to get ready for a dramatic in health-care rise needs that will accompany the twilight years of the millions of Americans born in the baby boom era, a financial analyst says. “Most people think we’re going to be facing tremendous pressure (to spend more on health care) in the next couple of years,” says Jeff C. Goldsmith, a senior adviser with Ernst & Whinney accountants in Chicago. “My point is we’re going to face the real pressure when the baby boom generation becomes elderly.” ––––– These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www.shelbycountyhistory.org
Man dreads holiday events that won’t be merry DEAR ABBY: We haven’t I’m a 25-year-old talked since. She guy with a now lives in anunique problem. other state with My father has her boyfriend, been dating a and I’m happy for woman since I her. was 16 who has a With the holidaughter my age days here, Dad named “Emma.” expects me to go Dear Over the years to all of the Abby Emma and I beevents and get-toAbigail came good gethers. I made friends — then Van Buren up excuses last more than that. year to avoid We hooked up a few them, but don’t think I times. About a year ago, I can do that again. I want told her I had developed to escape the awkward feelings for her, which interaction with Emma drove her off pretty fast. and her boyfriend be-
cause I still have feelings for her. I don’t want to disappoint Dad, but I don’t know how to handle this. Help, please. — RUNNING FROM THE HOLIDAYS DEAR RUNNING: You don’t have to attend “all” the events and gettogethers, but you should attend a few. When you do, consider bringing a friend with you and minimizing the contact you have with Emma and her boyfriend. Observe the social amenities, keep the conversation brief and casual, and concentrate
on the rest of the family. While the initial contact may be painful, this is no different than any other romance that didn’t work out. The awkwardness will pass if you concentrate on something else. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
OSU won’t appeal NCAA decision Penalties include 2013 bowl ban, loss of scholarships, probation RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS (AP) — Urban Meyer’s first Ohio State team won’t be bowlbound. The NCAA hit Ohio State with a one-year bowl ban and other penalties on Tuesday for a scandal that involved eight players taking a total of $14,000 in cash and tattoos in exchange for jerseys, rings and other Buckeyes memorabilia. Tipped to the violations, then-coach Jim Tressel failed to speak up. The university had previously offered to vacate the 2010 season, return bowl money, go on two years of NCAA probation and use five fewer football scholarships over the next three years. But the NCAA countered with a bowl ban in Meyer’s first year as head coach in 2012, further reduced the number of scholarships and tacked on a year of probation.
THE PENALTIES • OSU banned from bowl game in 2013 • Reduced football scholarships from 85 to 82 through the 10-14-15 academic year • Issued public reprimand and censure • Put on probation through Dec. 19, 2014. COACH JIM TRESSEL • Five-year “show cause” penalty (any school that hired Tressel would have to present a case as to why it needed to employ him)
(Tressel’s failure to act was) “considered very serious, and, frankly, very disappointing.” Greg Sankey NCAA Committee member “It is still my goal to hire excellent coaches, recruit great student-athletes who want to be a part of this program and to win on and off the field,” Meyer said in a statement.
The stiffer penalties — including a finding of a “failure to monitor” of Ohio State’s athletic programs — came because of additional problems which followed the tattoo-related violations revealed a year ago, almost to the day. It was a sobering blow to Ohio State and athletic director Gene Smith, who through a lengthy NCAA investigation had maintained there was no way the Buckeyes would be banned from a bowl game. “We are surprised and disappointed with the NCAA’s decision,” Smith said in a
statement. “However, we have decided not to appeal the decision because we need to move forward as an institution. We recognize that this is a challenging time in intercollegiate athletics. Institutions of higher education must move to higher ground, and Ohio State embraces its leadership responsibilities and affirms its long-standing commitment to excellence in education and integrity in all it does.” Ohio State might have done better in its meetings with the NCAA but, after the initial tattoo scandal, the school and the NCAA discovered two additional problems. Three players were suspended just before the start of the season for accepting $200 from booster Bobby Diand midway Geronimo, through the Buckeyes’ 6-6 season it was revealed that several players had been paid too much for too little work on summer jobs — supplied
by the same booster. He has been disassociated from the program. Tressel, forced out in the wake of the scandal, was hit with a five-year “show-cause” order which all but prevents him from being a college coach during that time. “Of great concern to the committee was the fact that the former head coach became aware of these violations and decided not to report the violations,” the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions wrote in its report. Greg Sankey, associate commissioner of the Southeastern Conference and a committee member, said in a teleconference that Tressel’s failure to act was, “considered very serious and, frankly, very disappointing.” Tressel is now on the staff of the Indianapolis Colts as a video-review coordinator. See OSU/Page 14
Trotwood pulls away in 4th TROTWOOD — The Trotwood Rams waited until the final period to pull away from the Sidney Yellow Jackets, resulting in a deceiving 109-75 final in Greater Western Ohio Conference North boys basketball action Tuesday at Sidney. The Jackets, who trailed by just 12 after three periods, fall to 0-6 on the season with a trip to Miamisburg next on Friday night. Trotwood is now 1-1. Sidney trailed by 10 at the half at 46-36, but stayed within striking distance in the third period by pouring in 25 points. But the Rams exploded for 36 points in the final quarter to win going away. “We were in scramble mode,” said Sidney coach Greg Snyder. “And we were a little fatigued, and things just got away from us a little. They were shooting layups and we were shooting jump shots. “I thought the kids played extremely hard,” he added. “In
the second and third quarters, we really did a good job of finding the open man. Patwaun (Hudson) was just phenomenal. He had to have had double figures in assists. He did a good job against their press, too.” Sidney had four players reach double figures in the verdict. Desmond Hudson had 14, Jaynen Herd added 13, and Gold Barnes and P. Hudson added 11 each. Trotwood (109) Mack 1-0-2; Mallory 1-0-2; Byrd 56-16; Fontaine 0-2-2; J. Brown 3-2-8; Vaughn 3-0-7; Bennett 7-1-15; Lovett 4-5-14; Cash 1-0-2; Hammonds 14-233; Foster 3-0-7; T. Brown 0-1-1. Totals: 42-19-109. Sidney (75) Fox 0-2-2; Heath 4-0-8; D. Hudson 4-5-14; Manley 2-2-7; Herd 5-3-13; White 4-0-11; Barnes 4-1-9; P. Hudson 2-7-11. Totals: 25-20-75. Score by quarters: Trotwood.....................21 46 73 109 Sidney ...........................14 36 61 75 Three-pointers: Sidney 5 (White 3, D. Hudson, Manley); Trotwood 6 (Hammonds 3, Foster, Vaughn, Lovett). Records: Sidney 0-6, Trotwood 11.
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RUSSIA’S BRYCE Rittenhouse (right) tries to maintain control of the ball as he collides with Troy Opperman of Jackson Center in action Tuesday night at Jackson Center.
Tigers stay unbeaten JACKSON CENTER — Jackson Center took over sole possession of first place in the County boys basketball standings, handing Russia its first loss of the season 70-57 in action Tuesday. The Tigers go to 3-0 in the league and 4-0 overall, and play at Botkins Friday inCounty play. Russia is now 3-1 in the league and 5-1 overall and hosts Anna Friday. The two teams played on even terms until midway through the second quarter, when Jackson Center pulled away to a good lead. Russia got the lead down to 25-21 and had the ball with a chance to cut into the lead further. But the Raiders were unable to and the Tigers scored four in a row to make it 29-21. After Russia’s Brandon Wilson scored to cut it to six, Trey Elchert hit a three to SDN Photo/Todd B. Acker make it 32-23. The half ended SIDNEY’S JAYLEN Herd has his shot blocked by Trotwood’s with Jackson on top by nine. Andre Foster in action Tuesday at the high school. Jackson forged its first-half
County basketball Boys standings League All W-L W-L Jackson Center ..............3-0 4-0 Russia.............................3-1 5-1 Anna ...............................2-1 3-2 Botkins ...........................1-1 3-1 Fort Loramie ..................1-2 1-3 Fairlawn .........................1-3 3-3 Houston .........................0-3 2-3 Tuesday’s games Fairlawn at Fort Loramie Houston at Anna Russia at Jackson Center Friday’s games Anna at Russia Jackson Center at Botkins Fort Loramie at Houston
lead without top scorer Andy Hoying scoring at all. Alex Meyer had 10 at the half. But Hoying made up for his first-half struggles in a hurry in the third period, scoring Jackson Center’s first nine points, the last bucket being a three to give the Tigers a 4130 lead. After a Russia free throw, Meyer and Hoying scored to make it 46-32 with 1:15 left in
the third quarter. Treg Francis hit a three for the Raiders, but Gavin Wildermuth countered with a three of his own to make it 4935. That set the stage for a wild finish to the period. Wilson scored for the Raiders with the clock running down, but Jackson Center’s Elchert let fly with a shot from well behind the half-court line that found the mark for a 52-37 bulge with one period to play. The Raiders, playing their fourth game in eight days, sent a message that they weren’t going to go quietly, reeling off the first eight points of the final period to carve the JC lead down to 52-45. But Hoying stepped in and keyed a 6-0 Russia run that built the lead back up. First, he hit a slashing Eric Ryder for a bucket, then dropped in two free throws to make it 5645. See TIGERS/Page 14
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Rockets come from behind in 4th to win ANNA — Anna rallied from two points down after three quarters to pull out a 52-47 victory over Houston and remain near the top in the County standings Tuesday in boys basketball action. The win puts the Rockets at 2-1 in the league and 3-2 overall. They are at Russia Friday. Houston, meanwhile, lost for the third straight time in County play and is 2-3 overall. Anna’s win also kept Houston head coach John Willoughby one victory shy of 300 for his career. “I thought we did a good job defensively,” said Anna coach Nate
Barhorst. “We wanted to hold Jesse Phlipot and Ryan Curl down and for the most part, I thought we did that.” Phlipot, Houston’s 6foot-4 sophomore standout, finished with 13, but was held without a point in the first half. Still, the Wildcats overcame a 25-24 halftime deficit to lead 36-34 after three periods. But the final quarter was when Anna’s Nick Reier kicked it into high gear. He finished with 22 points to lead all scorers, and 12 of them came in the final eight minutes to pull out a win for the Rickets. “Nick really broke out in the fourth quarter,”
said Barhorst. “He was driving to the bucket and finishing. And when he does that, we’re a better team.” Teammate Jay Meyer added 16 for the Rockets. Curl had 10 to go with Phlipot’s 13 for Houston. Houston (47) Braun 3-0-7; Mullen 3-2-9; Ritchie 2-0-5; Clack 1-0-3; Phlipot 6-1-13; Curl 5-0-10. Totals: 20-3-47. Anna (52) Metz 1-1-3; Seger 1-0-3; Reier 8-6-22; Meyer 5-6-16; Berning 1-1-3; Long 1-2-5. Totals: 17-16-52. Score by quarters: Houston..............10 24 35 47 Anna...................12 25 34 52 Three-pointers: Houston 4 (Braun, Mullen, Ritchie, Clack); Anna 2 (Seger, Long). Records: Anna 3-2, Houston 2-3. Reserve score: Anna 55, Houston 35.
Redskins rout Jets FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie shook off its offensive struggles and rolled to a big County win Tuesday in high school boys basketball, routing the visiting Fairlawn Jets 77-43. The win puts the Redskins at 1-2 in the County and 1-3 overall heading into action Friday night at Houston. Fairlawn saw its three-game winning streak snapped as the Jets fell to 1-3 in the league and 3-3 overall. They are off until after Christmas, when they compete in the Parkway Holiday Tournament on SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg
ANNA’S JOSH Seger drives against Houston in County boys basketball action Tuesday night at Anna. The Rockets rallied in the final period to beat the Wildcats 52-47.
TIGERS Wildermuth, a freshman, then hit a 16-footer to make it 58-45. The Raiders could get no closer than nine the rest of the way. Wildermuth came off the bench to score 15 for the Tigers. Meyer led the scoring with 17, and Hoying had 15, all in the second half. “Gavin not only had a big game, he had some big shots as well,” said Elchert. “We’ve felt all along that he was ready
From Page 13 0-3; Sherman 1-0-2; Rittenhouse 7-5-21; Gariety 1-2-4; Wilson 7-6-20. Totals: 19-1557. Jackson Center (70) Opperman 2-0-6; Meyer 48-17; Elchert 3-0-9; Wildermuth 6-2-15; Hoying 5-4-15; Ryder 4-0-8. Totals: 24-14-70. Score by quarters: Russia.................14 23 37 57 Jackson...............13 32 52 70 Three-pointers: Russia 4 (Rittenhouse 2, Francis, Bremigan); JC 8 (Elchert 3, Opperman 2, Meyer, Wildermuth, Hoying). Records: JC 4-0, Russia 5-1. Reserve score: Russia 58, Russia (57) Francis 2-2-7; Bremigan 1- JC 26.
to play at this level. “The thing I was most pleased with was we knew what kind of team Russia was and we knew they would come at us,” he added. “And we were able to withstand it when they made their runs.” For Russia, Bryce Rittenhouse had a big night, leading all scorers with 21, and Wilson added 20.
Cavs, Minster meet Thursday Lehman will return to action in boys basketball Thursday night at Minster in a game that was rescheduled from the opening week of the season due to Minster’s football success. The junior varsity starts at 6 p.m. The Cavaliers are coming off an up and down weekend. Friday night saw them drop their first verdict of the season, at home against Miami East. But they bounced back to beat Riverside on Saturday night. “I think the kids are starting to get it,” said Lehman coach Isaiah Williams. “I think Friday night woke them up and they understand that we have to keep games up-tempo. If the game is slow, we don’t play well.” There was no problem with the way senior Alex Baker played over the weekend. He averaged an even 30 points in the two games, and punctuated his 32-point effort on Saturday
Three SHS reserves finish first The Sidney High reserve wrestling team took part in the Ben Logan Reserve Tournament over the weekend. Three Jackets placed first, including Luke Dahlinghaus at 113, Logan Calvert at 132 and Maurice Ickes at 220. Dahlinghaus was 5-0 with five pins, and is now 7-0 on the year. Calvert was 5-0 with two pins and Ickes 2-0.
Bradley Brooks at 113 and Jared Tangeman at 120 were both second. Tangeman was 4-1 with three pins. Jeremiah Slagle at 132 and Noah Straman at 182 both placed third. • The Sidney Middle School Invitational was held over the weekend, and the Junior Jackets placed fifth with 157 points. Wapakoneta was first
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with 241, Lima Bath second with 215, Springboro third with 205 and Coldwater fourth with 184. There were 11 teams in the tournament. Sidney had six wrestlers place third, including Jonathan Perin at 110, Shane Herbert at 128, Sam Niswonger at 134, Brad Blosser at 150, Cole Hoffman at 160 and Bryce Henry at 172.
From Page 13 claim on Nov. 28 and has built a solid recruiting class despite the ongoing NCAA problems. But a bowl ban could affect those verbal commitments. At a news conference Monday, the new coach said he was given indications, but no promises, that the penalties against Ohio State would not be severe. After the NCAA’s ruling came down, he did not say whether he felt the
school was treated fairly. “The NCAA penalties will serve as a reminder that the college experience does not include the behavior that led to these penalties,” he said. The NCAA also issued a public reprimand and censure, put the Buckeyes on probation through Dec. 19, 2014, and reduced football scholarships from 85 to 82 through the 2014-15 academic year. 2242142
Under a show-cause order, any school that hired Tressel would have to present its case for why it needed to employ him, and would risk severe penalties if he were to commit any further infractions after that. The Buckeyes are preparing to play Meyer’s former team, Florida, in the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2. Meyer, a two-time national title winner with the Gators was hired to much ac-
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For the Jets, Anthony Dec. 29 and 30. The Redskins used a Gillem finished with 12 big opening quarter to and Trey Everett added take control of the game, 11. Fairlawn (44) leading 13-4 after one Everett 4-2-11; Hughes 2-2period. 6; Gillem 5-1-12; Wells 2-1-5; The second quarter Cox 4-0-8; Rohrer 0-2-2. Towas pretty even, but Lo- tals: 17-8-44. Fort Loramie (73) ramie still went to the Guillozet 8-1-20; Fullocker room with a 29-18 lenkamp 2-0-4; Miracle 1-0-3; lead. Siegel 1-0-3; Streib 1-0-2; Albers The second half was 2-4-9; Kazmaier 1-0-2; Cordonnier 5-2-12; Luebke 5-0-10; all Redskins, however. Hoying 4-0-8. Totals: 30-7-73. Loramie had three Score by quarters: players in double figures, Fairlawn...............4 18 31 44 led by Seth Guillozet, Loramie..............13 29 51 73 Three-pointers: Loramie who had 20 on the 6 (Guillozet 3, Miracle, Siegel, strength of three three- Albers); Fairlawn 2 (Everett, Gillem). pointers. Records: Loramie 1-3, Cordonnier Jake Fairlawn 3-3. added 12 and Austin Reserve score: Loramie Luebke finished with 10. 35, Fairlawn 29.
with seven three-pointers. “Alex had a great weekend,” said Williams. “We expect that out of him.” The Cavaliers will take on a struggling Minster squad Thursday. The Wildcats come into the game with an 0-3 mark, and will be looking to overcome a tough outing last Friday in which they scored just 22 points in losing to Delphos St. John’s. “Last year they killed us with their guard play,” said Williams. “From their scores, they appear to be struggling, and we don’t want them to get going against us. They have a great coach (Mike Lee) and he’ll fix it. We want to get them before he does.” Both teams will come right back and play on Friday. The Cavaliers face a stiff challenge, playing at 3-0 Versailles. Minster will be on the road against Spencerville.
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Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Reds get Latos, but SCOREBOARD price tag daunting CALENDAR
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The price tag for Mat Latos was daunting. The Cincinnati Reds were willing to pay it. The Reds addressed their biggest offseason need on Saturday, acquiring the right-handed starter from San Diego for a package of four players that includes two top prospects. Cincinnati gave up infielder Yonder Alonso and catcher Yasmani Grandal — both firstround picks — along with starting pitcher Edinson Volquez to get the 24-year-old Latos, who initially will move into the No. 2 spot in the rotation behind Johnny Cueto. Latos went 9-14 with a 3.47 ERA for the Padres last season, finishing among the NL leaders in ERA and strikeouts. The trade surprised Latos, who said the Padres had indicated to him that he wouldn’t be going anywhere. “A little bit of shock and a little bit of excitement,” Latos said, describing his reaction. “Shock because literally I wake up and I’m traded. Excitement because I’m excited to join a club that’s got a lot of talent and a lot of potential. I’m excited for new scenery.” The Reds wanted him so badly that they were willing to give up a lot. “To acquire a pitcher who is ready to fit into the top of a rotation, you have to give up talent,” general manager Walt Jocketty said. Latos joins a rotation that includes Cueto, Bronson Arroyo, Mike Leake and Homer Bailey. The rotation was a problem last season, with Cueto opening the season on the disabled list and Arroyo struggling with mononucleosis that he contracted during spring training. Heading into the offseason, the Reds needed to get another top starter and a closer to replace departed Francisco Cordero. They think they’ve filled their
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SAN DIEGO Padres starting pitcher Mat Latos works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. first need. “When we have Cueto and Latos at the top of our rotation, I think people are going to take notice,” Jocketty said. Latos tied a major league record by allowing two or fewer runs in 15 consecutive starts in 2010. Last season, he held right-handed batters to a .204 average and made 20 quality starts, tied for most on the Padres, who like their pitching depth. “Mat, with all his success, I think grew up in a hurry in the big leagues and is probably going to do very well in Cincinnati,” Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said. “We do have a good group of pitchers. We have a very good group in Double-A coming up behind him. It was a tough trade to make, but ... we have a huge chunk of talent we have put in the system the last couple of years and ultimately I think that’s our best path to success.” Alonso, the seventh overall pick in 2008, didn’t have a place to play with Joey Votto a mainstay at first base. The Reds moved him to left field briefly last season, but he struggled defensively. The 24-year-old Alonso batted .330 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 47 games. Byrnes said he’ll be a leading contender for the starting job. Volquez was coming off a disappointing season, going 5-7 with a
High school sports TONIGHT Girls basketball Troy at Sidney —— THURSDAY Boys basketball Lehman at Minster Lima Shawnee at New Knoxville Girls basketball Lehman at St. Marys Anna at Russia Fort Loramie at Houston Jackson Center at Botkins Wrestling Sidney at Troy tri Bowling Sidney at Miamisburg —— FRIDAY Boys basketball Sidney at Miamisburg Lehman at Versailles Anna at Russia Minster at Spencerville St. Marys at New Bremen Fort Loramie at Houston Jackson Center at Botkins
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Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) —— Saturday, Dec. 31 Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (75), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) —— Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida (6-6) vs. OHIO STATE (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (112), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) —— Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX)
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20. Michigan . . . . . 9-2 381 20 21. UNLV . . . . . . . 11-2 251 — 22. Murray St. . . . 12-0 222 24 23. Creighton. . . . . 8-1 130 25 24. Virginia . . . . . . 9-1 102 — 96 19 25. Illinois. . . . . . . 10-1 Others receiving votes: Harvard 88, San Diego St. 67, Stanford 61, Saint Louis 33, Gonzaga 23, Kansas St. 22, Texas A&M 18, Alabama 8, Wichita St. 8, Cleveland St. 7, N. Iowa 7, California 5, Vanderbilt 5, Northwestern 4, Ohio 3, Long Beach St. 2, Indiana St. 1. —— The Women's Top Twenty Five Record Pts Prv 1 1. Baylor (40) . . . . 11-0 1,000 944 2 2. UConn . . . . . . . . 9-1 3. Notre Dame . . . 10-1 926 3 4. Stanford. . . . . . . 7-1 878 4 5 5. Maryland . . . . . 11-0 825 802 6 6. Tennessee . . . . . 7-2 7. Miami . . . . . . . . 9-1 758 7 8 8. Kentucky . . . . . 10-1 692 657 9 9. Duke . . . . . . . . . 7-2 10. Texas A&M . . . 8-2 613 10 11. Ohio St.. . . . . 10-0 585 12 12. Rutgers . . . . . . 10-2 546 11 500 13 13. Georgia . . . . . . 8-1 14. Louisville . . . . 10-2 483 14 476 15 15. Texas Tech . . . . 9-0 390 16 16. Penn St. . . . . . . 9-2 17. Georgetown . . . 9-2 363 17 18. Green Bay . . . . 8-0 300 19 259 21 19. Delaware . . . . . 8-0 20. Purdue . . . . . . . 8-3 213 22 21. DePaul . . . . . . 10-2 204 23 162 24 22. Texas . . . . . . . . 8-2 114 18 23. North Carolina 7-2 24. Nebraska . . . . 10-1 110 25 25. Vanderbilt. . . . 10-1 103 20 Others receiving votes: Virginia 26, California 19, LSU 15, South Carolina 10, Arkansas 6, Northwestern 5, Georgia Tech 3, Gonzaga 3, Southern Cal 3, BYU 2, Michigan 2, Kansas 1, St. Bonaventure 1, Tulane 1.
5.71 ERA. The Reds got Bowl lineup him from Texas in the College Football Bowl Glance trade for Josh Hamilton The Associated Press in December 2007. Subject to Change All Times EST Volquez went 17-6 with Tonight a 3.21 ERA in 2008, Poinsettia Bowl when both he and At San Diego TCU (10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech Hamilton made the AllStar teams. Volquez (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— needed reconstructive Thursday, Dec. 22 High school MAACO Bowl elbow surgery the folHigh school basketball At Las Vegas lowing year and has Tuesday’s boys scores Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona Ansonia 66, Lewisburg Trinever gotten back into State (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) County N. 58 —— form. Archbold 66, Stryker 54 Saturday, Dec. 24 Beallsville 74, Cameron, W.Va. Grandal, the 12th Hawaii Bowl 52 At Honolulu overall pick in 2010, batBeverly Ft. Frye 62, Caldwell Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Misted .305 with 14 homers sissippi 30 (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Bishop Donahue, W.Va. 74, and 68 RBIs at Class A, —— Toronto 50 Monday, Dec. 26 Double-A and Triple-A Cin. Moeller 65, Brookwood, Ga. Independence Bowl last season, making a 24 At Shreveport, La. Cin. St. Xavier 48, Middletown North Carolina (7-5) vs. Misquick rise through the Fenwick 45 (ESPN2) farm system. He was souri (7-5), 5 p.m. Circleville Logan Elm 61, Lan—— caster Fairfield Union 46 slotted behind catcher Tuesday, Dec. 27 Cle. Glenville 62, Cle. Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Devin Mesoraco, a firstCollinwood 57 At Detroit round pick in 2007 who Cle. John Adams 84, Cle. MLK Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Pur62 made it to the majors due (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Convoy Crestview 60, Ft. JenBelk Bowl last season and played in nings 45 At Charlotte, N.C. B ASKETBALL 18 games. Cuyahoga Falls 55, Hudson 54 North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Day. Christian 53, Yellow Jocketty said Reds Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) College top 25 Springs 43 —— were willing to trade Day. Oakwood 50, Brookville 37 Wednesday, Dec. 28 The Top Twenty Five Day. Thurgood Marshall 52, Alonso and Grandal beMilitary Bowl The Associated Press At Washington The top 25 teams in The Associ- Day. Chaminade-Julienne 44 cause they were stuck Fremont Ross 71, Lima Sr. 70 Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), ated Press' college basketball poll, behind other players at 4:30Air Ft. Loramie 73, Sidney Fairp.m. (ESPN) with first-place votes in parenthetheir positions. Holiday Bowl ses, records through Dec. 18, total lawn 44 Ft. Recovery 76, WaynesfieldAt San Diego points based on 25 points for a firstThe Reds also gave up Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), place vote through one point for a Goshen 42 right-handed reliever 8 p.m. (ESPN) Lima Temple Christian 66, 25th-place vote and previous rankMonclova Christian 51 —— ing: Brad Boxberger, who Maria Stein Marion Local 44, Thursday, Dec. 29 Record Pts Prv went 2-4 with 11 saves Champs Sports Bowl 1 Ottoville 23 1. Syracuse (53) . . 11-0 1,585 and a 2.03 ERA last seaMedina Highland 61, Akr. At Orlando, Fla. 2. Ohio St. (5) . . . 10-1 1,474 2 Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre 3. Kentucky (4) . . . 9-1 1,457 3 North 37 son at Double-A and N. Royalton 84, Parma 57 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) 4 4. Louisville (2). . . 10-0 1,364 Triple-A. Jocketty said Dame (8-4),Alamo New Madison Tri-Village 50, W. Bowl 5. North Carolina . 9-2 1,340 5 Boxberger was the final At San Antonio 6 Alexandria Twin Valley S. 45 6. Baylor . . . . . . . . 9-0 1,271 Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7- 7. Duke . . . . . . . . . 9-1 1,266 7 Ottawa-Glandorf 47, Miller piece in finishing the 5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) 9 City 42 8. UConn . . . . . . . . 9-1 1,102 deal. Friday, Dec. 30 9. Missouri . . . . . . 11-0 1,076 10 S. Adams, Ind. 57, Rockford Armed Forces Bowl 10. Marquette. . . . 10-0 1,021 11 Parkway 42 “It was very tough At Dallas 946 13 11. Florida . . . . . . . 8-2 Tipp City Bethel 63, New Paris giving him up,” Jocketty Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon 12. Kansas . . . . . . . 7-2 939 12 National Trail 37 said. “We feel he was re- (ESPN) 13. Wisconsin . . . . 10-2 746 14 Troy 86, Greenville 41 Pinstripe Bowl 14. Xavier . . . . . . 8-1 728 8 Troy Christian 66, Franklin ally starting to come into At Bronx, N.Y. 15. Pittsburgh . . . 10-1 707 15 Middletown Christian 42 his own in the second Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6- 16. Georgetown . . . 9-1 644 16 Urbana 61, Spring. Greenon 39 half of the year. I don’t 6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) 17. Indiana . . . . . . 10-0 601 18 W. Liberty-Salem 50, Cedarville Music City Bowl 18. Mississippi St. 11-1 576 17 23 think we would have At Nashville, Tenn. 19. Michigan St. . . 9-2 413 21 Wapakoneta 52, Bluffton 35 been able to make the deal if he wasn’t part of it.”
Lady Trojans edged by Waynesfield 48-44 WAYNESFIELD — The Botkins Lady Trojans came up short Monday night, losing 48-44 to Waynesfield in nonleague girls basketball action. The loss left Botkins at 3-5 on the season with Jackson Center coming to town Thursday. “The third quarter just killed us,” said Botkins coach Don Mack. “The effort is there. We just need to find a way to finish.” Botkins led by three at the half, but was ooutscored by eight in the third quarter. Claire McCullough had 12 for Botkins. Kaylee Patten had 10 for Waynesfield
Botkins (44) Christman 2-1-5; McCullough 5-0-121; Koch 3-0-8; Bergman 1-2-4; Johnson 4-1-9; Pitts 3-0-6. Totals: 19-4-44. Waynesfield (48) Badertscher 0-1-1; Watts 10-2; Turner 5-0-12; Patten 411-20; Stephens 2-1-5; VanHorn 4-0-8. Totals: 16-1348. Score by quarters: Botkins.................8 24 30 44 Waynesfield..........8 21 35 48 Three-pointers: Botkins 4 (McCullough 2, Koch 2); Waynesfield 3 (Turner 2, Patten) Records: Botkins 3-5, Waynesfield 5-2. Reserve score: Botkins 36, Waynesfield 29.
—— Houston wins big HOUSTON — Houston upped its record to 63 on the year with a 59-31 win over Ansonia in girls basketball on Monday.
The Lady Wildcats rolled to a 38-18 lead at the half and coasted to the win. Bethany Reister had a big game, finishing with 20 points, six steals and five assists to lead Houston. Allison Roeth had 13 and Kristi Elliott 12. Ansonia (31) Androne 3-2-9; Kramer 1-02; Francis 0-1-1; Fisher 5-3-13; McEldowney 3-0-6. Totals: 126-31. Houston (59) Holthaus 0-101; Elliott 4-212; Roeth 6-0-13; Reister 9-220; Stang 3-0-6; Booher 3-1-7. Totals: 25-6-59. Score by quarters: Ansonia ..............10 18 23 31 Houston..............19 38 51 59 Three-pointers: Houston 3 (Elliott 2, Roeth); Ansnia 1 (Androne). Records: Houston 6-3, Ansonia 1-5.
Minster, New Knoxville selling tickets Minster is selling tickets for boys basketball games Thursday against Lehman, Friday at Spencerville and Dec. 30 against Botkins. The tickets will be sold until 2:309 today and again Thursday from noon to 3:30 at the high school.
ing tickets for boys games at Ada on Dec. 27 and at Spencerville Dec. 30. The tickets will be on sale through Thursday during school hours. The prices are $5 for adults and $4 for students and all tickets at New Knoxville New Knoxville is sell- the door will be $6.
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Computer classes offered PIQUA — Beginning computer classes will be offered at the Upper Valley Career Center-Applied Technology Center located at 8901 Looney Road. Morning and evening classes will offer adult students flexibility with job and family schedules. The morning class will operate from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, while the evening class will operate from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Class topics include the basics of operating a computer, organizing computer documents, techniques for Internet searches and email. Classes are designed to help participants feel more comfortable using a computer at work or home. Each session will meet once a week for three weeks. The dates of the next available daytime and evening classes are Jan. 11, 18 and 25. The cost of the beginning computer class is $50 per student, which includes the cost of class materials. Some discounts are available. To register for classes or request more information call (937) 778-8419 or (800) 589-6963.
Council members sought RUSSIA — The village of Russia is looking for local residents who are interested in serving Village Council. Two council seats are currently open.Village Council will discuss the open positions and appoint two people to the seats at its regular meeting Jan. 11. Anyone interested in the positions or who has questions should contact Mayor Terry Daugherty by Jan. 7.
Trustees set meetings JACKSON CENTER — The Jackson Township Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. for a year-end meeting. The board will also meet to reorganize Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. The meetings will be held at the township building at 17555 State Route 65 North.
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Elderly residents recall Christmases of yesteryear BY JIM JOHNSON It’s the season to be jolly. Christmas is just days away. Homes are bustling with holiday preparations. There are Christmas trees to put up, last-minute gifts to buy, special holiday baked goods to prepare and family gatherings to arrange. We take for granted things at Christmastime. People expect to give and to receive. There will be iPods, games, toys and sweaters under the tree. Presents will be wrapped in festive paper. Cards will be exchanged. We just take it for granted, but it wasn’t always like that. Each generation has its own Christmas distinctives, often depending on what was the really hot Christmas gift of the time. While technological gadgets may be the in thing this year, in the nottoo-distant past there were other hot items, except they called them “cool” back then instead of “hot.” Think back to Christmas pasts, what the presents were like back then. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on computerized gifts, presents cost much less. It didn’t take a lot of money to buy a GI Joe, Legos, hula hoops or a doll. Going further back, Christmas was very different from what we celebrate today. Just ask anyone 90 years old or older what it was like back in “The Roaring Twenties.” The America of the 1920s was a much different place than today. Fresh from a victory in World War I, it was the time when America began to blossom as a world power. Ohio’s Warren G. Harding became president that year. People were slower paced back then, much more than we realize in this hyper-technological era we now speed through. In 1921 Babe Ruth set a homerun record of 59 in one season, since topped by the super sluggers of the last decade. Ty Cobb got his 3,000th hit. He was baseball’s hit leader until a fellow named Pete Rose came along. That was the first year the World Series was broadcast on radio. The Giants beat the Yankees — and both teams were from New York. You could buy a new Ford for $395. It was the year of the first transcontinental air flight. It was only 24 hours long. Pope Benedict XV led the Roman Catholic Church and Rudolph Valentino was leading moviegoers in to see silent movies like “The Sheik” and “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” Those things are all pages from the history books, but so are the memories of folks who were born and grew up in that time. Talking with folks who were born 90 years ago or more gives us a glimpse of what life was like back then and helps us appreciate what we have today. Here are the stories of four whose memories reach back almost a century.
Ruth Dressman In 1921, Ruth Raterman was already 7 years old. The daughter of George and Jennie Raterman was one of nine children growing up in the time when America was coming of age in the world. She and a sister, Jeanette Giere, of Maria Stein, are the only ones left from that Fort Loramie Dressman family. Ruth eventually married Richard Dressman and raised a half-dozen children in the Sidney area. Today she can count 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Life for them is much different than it was for the matriarch of the family. Her Christmas memories include going to church and her grandparents’ homes. Back then the church and family were the two most important groups. People respected marriage and kept families together. And they made their church an important part of their lives. She recalls going to Abe and Mary Barga’s home in Fort Loramie. They were the first non-German people of that village. And her other grandparents were John and Catherine Raterman, also of Fort Loramie. The Ratermans got a Christmas tree every year. Back then you could buy one for a quarter. And then it would be decorated with little ornaments and tinsel. Christmas dinners always had delicious chicken and a generous offering of cakes and pies. Folks didn’t worry about transfats and carbs. And everything was organic back then.
“We had to go out, cut it down and bring it in.” His eyes twinkling, he talked about the Christmas chicken dinners with his two favorite pies, “the one-crust ones and the two-crust ones.” Dinner also featured homemade mashed potatoes and his favorite, sweet potatoes. He had a special sweet tooth for candy. “Anything chocolate I liked,” he said with a smile. There may not have been a lot of presents back then. He said he got “clothes, but no toys.” What does he think of Christmas nowadays? “There are a lot more decorations,” he said. Christmas presents included much While he has good Christmas memosimpler things than kids get today: pen- ries, he doesn’t live in the past. He encils, tablets, oranges. And she always joys every Christmas. Smiling, he would get a doll from Santa Claus. summed it all up, “Christmas is always Presents were simple and affordable. the best.” Families didn’t go into debt buying Paul and Gertrude Christmas presents, but what they got Agnes Gross was packaged with love. Paul Gross, the son of Edgar and Her grandfather was a janitor at the Freda Gross, was raised by his grandchurch and had a good sense of humor. parents, Leonard and Anna Weissinger, She recalls how he came home from after his mother died when he was 2 working at the church one Christmas years old. Eve and made a startling statement: “I Today, he and his wife of 68 years, just about caught Santa Claus. I saw his Gertrude Agnes Gross, share a room tracks in the snow as I was coming and a lot of memories at Fair Haven. home.” That really caught her attention Even though Agnes doesn’t speak much that Christmas Eve of 1921. any more, she sat lovingly by her husShe also remembers Wellman’s Deband’s side as he shared what Christpartment Store window in Fort Loramie. mas was like for him a long time ago. They had a Christmas display with They have a son and a daughter and Santa holding a whip. “It made me want handful of grandchildren, but none who to be good,” she said. live close to them. They find enjoyment For the past couple of years she has in being a part of the Christmas activibeen a resident at Fair Haven Shelby ties at Fair Haven. County Home, brightening the lives of The St. John’s Lutheran Church those around her. As she looks back, she members were married on Independthinks how Christmas has changed in ence Day 1943. That was wartime and her 97 years. he went into the military before July “Christmas just isn’t right anymore. ended. It’s gotten to be too much,” she said. During the weeks between their wedding and his entering the military, they George R. Groff He was one of an active group of sen- visited family members in the Toledo area. Because Paul had worked at a ior citizens playing shuffleboard at the service station, he was able to get a litSenior Center of Sidtle extra gas rationing for the drive. He ney Shelby County, helping to keep things had favor with the owner of the station. He has always been the kind of fellow organized, when who people take to. George R. Groff sat Christmas memories are fond ones down for a spell to talk for him. He remembered how the family about Christmas. The Russia native, would all go to church on Christmas Eve. And then the family would celeand son of Albert J. brate Christmas when they got home. and Genevieve Groff, He recalled getting artificial Christgraduated from Piqua Groff mas trees. Catholic High School “We had snap-ons for candles,” he in 1940. He has lived in Sidney since getsaid. “We would light the candles, stand ting out of the U.S. Army Air Corps in around and blow the candles out before 1946. He is a man of few words and remem- they started a fire.” On Christmas Day some aunts would bers that Christmas was not that special during the days of the Great Depression. come and visit. And that was the day for that special Christmas dinner. He recalls family get-togethers and an “We had chicken we had raised,” he artificial Christmas tree. Clothing items were usual Christmas said. Even though they lived in town, it was not unusual for folks to raise chickpresents. He recalled getting a pair of ens. gloves, and a pair of socks “if we were And he was especially fond of the lucky.” pumpkin pies and angel food cakes, but Christmas mealtime was like any he didn’t discriminate at the dinner other, although he does remember how table. good the pumpkin pie was. “I was a big eater when I was a kid,” Marvin Wilgus he said. “I ate everything.” For 91-year-old Pavilion resident Christmas presents were simple in Marvin Wilgus, “Christmas is always his home, perhaps a handkerchief or a the best time of the scarf. And, he recalled, “I would get one year.” nice present.” The DeGraffHe described two of his all-time faSpring Hill-area navorite Christmas presents. tive was part of a “I got a steam boiler,” he said. “It was large family, which vertical. It had a wheel on the side. It was the way families had a container to put under the boiler. used to be a century I’d light that up. When it got steam up, ago. He had four it’d just go like heck.” brothers and four sisHe added, “The other was a pockters. Wilgus etknife. I wore leather boots that laced His wife, Betty, way up. It had a pocket on the side. died about four years ago and today his That’s where I carried it.” family consists of his daughters, MarNow that he has all those Christmas lene, Vicky and Sue, and “too many memories behind him, how does Paul grandkids to count anymore.” And beGross look at Christmas today? sides that, he has become a cheerful “Christmas is a special day,” he said. part of the residential family of the “We are more religious than when I was Pavilion. a kid.” He recalled how Christmas was a special time, perhaps not as fancy as today, but special in its own way. For the Wilgus family, Christmas was family time. He recalled going to the Presbyterian church services and the special feeling of Christmas with the ones you loved. One of the fun family customs involved getting the family Christmas tree. They didn’t go to town and look for the best tree they could buy. He remembers how he would go out and look for a Christmas tree they could find in the fields around his home. Gertrude Agnes and Paul Gross “We always got a real tree,” he said.
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Board deals with personnel The Governing Board of the Shelby County Educational Service Center discussed personnel issues during its meeting Dec. 14. The board approved the employment of Elizabeth Rinehart, Dianne Burns, Joseph Ratermann, Charles Marcos White, Melissa Hostetler and Lindsay Jones as substitute teachers on an as-needed basis at the rate of $80 per day. The board also approved the employment of Elizabeth Rinehart, Valerie Naas, Dianne Burns and Charles Marcos White as substitute instructional aides on an as-needed basis at the rate of $65 per day. The board accepted the resignation of Stacy Gratz, of the Western Ohio Computer Organization, and also said goodbye to board members Roger Lentz and
Mike Schafer. The board approved a contract for Lori Davis, of WOCO, and also supplemental contracts for Mike Wagner, on-call duties; Heather Neer, interim superintendent; Tom Roll, Opportunity School coordinator; and Jeanie Bruns, MSP Services. The board also approved: • Membership in the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund. • Membership in the Ohio School Boards Association. • Purchased service contract to Charlie Tucker, Loving Solutions substitute. • Facility lease agreement of the Shelby County ESC with the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. • Fiscal services contract with Sidney Area Gifted Advocates.
• Payments related to Tan Bin’s visit. He is a school administrator from China. • Resolution in support of Miami Valley China Exchange Initiative. • Appointment of representatives to the Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education: Randy Sailor and Ty Lotz. The board also issued resolutions of commendation to Jackson Hardin-Houston, Center and Russia. The board set the date and time of the reorganization/regular meeting of Jan. 11 and appointed Madeline Maurer as president pro-tem for the meeting. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. in the ESC conference room. The regular meeting will follow the reorganization meeting.
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Osgood • The Osgood American Legion will hold a New Year’s Day Wing Fry Jan. 1. The dinner will include wings and fries for carryout or eat-in. The cost is $6 per dinner; all you can eat. Diners may watch football games on a 50-inch TV or bring friends and play
cards. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. • The next recycling drive will be Jan. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. Items accepted are paper, magazines, catalogs and cardboard. Cancellations will be aired on WCSM 96.7 FM or call Jude at (419) 582-2554.
City meeting lacks quorum The legislative portion lack of a quorum. of Thursday’s scheduled The board’s next meetmeeting of the Sidney Tree ing will be Feb. 16 at 6:30 Board was canceled due to p.m.
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Smith honored Tom Potts (left) talks with fellow attorney Michael Smith, both of Sidney, during Smith’s retirement party Friday. Smith is retiring after working as Sidney’s law director for 19 years. Mayor Michael Barhorst declared the day Michael L. Smith Day.
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ESTATE TRANSFERS
The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel. Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed. Shelby County Auditor Denny York said the exemptions normally involve transactions within a family and therefore no public record of the dollar amount is recorded. Sidney Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association to Greg D. and Lori Billing, part lot 834, $15,000. People Federal Savings and Loan Association, Sidney, to Danny R. and Anna M. Miller, part lot 69, $31,000. Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development to Greg D. Billing, part lot 400, Fifth Addition, exempt. Frances L. Durnell to Roger L. and Lesley E. McKinstry, Eagle Glen Phase II Subdivision, lot 5575, $138,000. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Ruth E. Halpin, trustee, William Johnston’s Addition, lot 898, exempt. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Timothy R. Snyder, Wagner’s Subdivision, Phase 1, lot 30, exempt. Wilfred L. Olding and Mary Jean Olding to Wilfred L. Olding, Mary Jean Olding and William L. Olding III, Slagle Investments Ltd. Replat, lot 6405, exempt. Strategic Investment Hold-
ings LLC to Matthew A. Akers, part lot 280, $70,000. Katherine R. Huff to Flagstar Bank FSB, Green Tree Hills Subdivision Section 5, lot 3954, $28,000. Christopher M. Strunk to Federal National Mortgage Association, Fairmont Park Section 1, lot 3148, $40,000. Roger F. Weaver to US Bank NA, Syndicate Addition part lot 1028, $18,700. Franklin Township Midfirst Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Henschen Subdivision No. 3, section 35, lot 146, exempt. Orange Township Michele M. Danne to Christobal O. and Robin Valdez, Hickory Dell Subdivision, section 4, lots 69 and 70, $336,000.
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OFFICERS AND members of the Fort Loramie Junior High School Student Council raised more than
FORT LORAMIE — In the December issue of the Fort Loramie Local School District’s Redskin publication, Review David Warvel, junior/senior high school principal, shares information on new tests coming from the state of Ohio. The new tests are designed to show whether students are on track to be ready for college and careers. Performance will be compared with other states and countries and data will be provided to educators and parents to inform teachers and parents to allow for early intervention.
Changes to student assessments, which take effect for the 2014-15 school years, will include: • Use of online testing to replace the current paper and pencil assessments. • Incorporate multiple assessment measures, including multiple choice, written response and technology enhanced items, along with performance tasks. • Measure student progress at intervals during the school year using automated scoring processes that prove real-time results for students and educators.
$1,200 for Toys For Tots and the Salvation Army through various fundraising events.
Annual fundraiser Students support Toys for Tots surpasses goal
FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie Junior High Student Council sponsored a dance, several movie nights, a sucker sale and worked the gates of junior high volleyball and basketball games to earn money for
Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army. The various projects raised more than $1,200 for the two charitable organizations. Student council officers are Hillary Benanzer, Makenna president;
Geise, vice president; Kristin Ratermann, secretary; and Drew Wehrman, treasurer. Eighth-grade members are Kevin Meyer and Lauren Meyer, and seventh-grade members are Maddi Fortman,
Maeve Hilgefort, Aliya Holdheide. Sara Stang. Kaitlyn Luebke, and Kayla Rosengarten. The group is led by Laurie Nosek, adviser and language arts teacher at Fort Loramie Junior High School.
Promise it won’t happen again DR. WALI tried to exLACE: I babyplain, but she sit for a single wouldn’t listen. mother. I’m very Dr. Wallace, conscientious Michael was in and considered the house a total an excellent 16of five minutes year-old baby and was by the sitter. I’ve comdoor leaving pleted a Red ’Tween (with the book in Cross course in his hand) when 12 & 20 this baby-sitting, lady came Dr. Robert and I’m profihome. He would Wallace cient in CPR have left sooner, and the Heimbut I was in the lich maneuver. baby’s bedroom because Last night, while I was she was being fussy, so he babysitting, my boyfriend had to wait until I was came over to pick up a li- finished. I really feel bad, brary book that he let me but I enjoyed baby-sitting borrow. The book was due for this lady and her baby back to the library that daughter. Do you have evening or Michael had any suggestions to get to pay a late fee. It so her to change her mind? happened that the lady I — Lisa, San Luis Obispo, baby-sit for came home Calif. early because she wasn’t LISA: Discuss things feeling well. When she with your mom and then found my boyfriend in have Mom call the lady her house, she really got and explain your situaupset. She told me that I tion. With such a fine shouldn’t have had my record of babysitting, it’s boyfriend over and that obvious that the single she would never use me mother overreacted. An again. apology from you should
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saying, “I’m sorry,” and tell her you missed her. Chances are, she will also tell you she’s sorry. In truth, this is a time to forget about right and wrong. In almost every such argument, both parties are partially in the right and partially to blame — and the whole matter is trivial anyway, compared to the importance of the friendship that’s at stake. Let it go. Good friends should be sharing good times, not trapped in a prison of silence. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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(They’re always ugly.) This feeling is gone in 24 hours — relax. Carry on; business as usual. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might meet someone unusual today. Perhaps someone in a group situation will surprise you in some way. Something could happen to make you quit a group. (Don’t be hasty, because you might later regret this.) YOU BORN TODAY You’re a careful planner; you do your homework. In large measure, this is because you like to have goals. You’re reassured by structures you design for yourself. In this way, you worked steadily to achieve what you lay out for yourself in the future. You’re never hasty or rash. The year ahead will be interesting because you have to make an important choice. Choose wisely. Birthdate of: Diane Sawyer, journalist; Jean Racine, dramatist; Ralph Fiennes, actor.
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BY FRANCIS DRAKE today. (Stay ahead of the posse.) What kind of day will CANCER tomorrow be? To find out (June 21 to July 22) what the stars say, read Be extra patient with the forecast given for partners and close your birth sign. friends today. People are erratic, unpredictable For Thursday, Dec. and inclined to say and 22, 2011 do things you least expect. (Gulp.) Keep your ARIES shirt on. (March 21 to April 19) LEO Relations with au- (July 23 to Aug. 22) thority figures are upYour routine at work setting and will be interrupted today unpredictable today. Be by computer crashes, fire careful about your knee- drills, canceled meetings jerk reactions. Don’t quit and staff shortages. Just your day job. grin and bear it. Be paTAURUS tient with coworkers. (April 20 to May 20) VIRGO Travel plans will be (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) changed, canceled or Parents need to be rescheduled today. Ditto extra vigilant, because for plans related to today is an accidenthigher education, medi- prone day for your kids. cine and the law. Stay Sports accidents also are flexible! a strong likelihood. Slow GEMINI down and take it easy. (May 21 to June 20) LIBRA Make friends with (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) your bank account. Keep Expect a few surtrack of bills and pay- prises on the home front ments, because some- today. Unexpected comthing unpredictable pany might drop by. could get you in trouble Small appliances could
FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie FFA Chapter’s annual fruit, peanut and turkey sale ended last week. The sale serves as the organization’s major fundraiser, and this year’s sale was reported to have been one of the most successful. Fort Loramie FFA chapter surpassed its goal of $20,000 by selling more than $29,000 worth of fruit, peanuts, barbecue sauce and turkey roasts, a 55 percent increase over last year. Proceeds from the event fund conventions, donations and entry fees for career development events. Top sellers for 2011 were the following:
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first place, Katelyn and Amanda Seger selling $3,043 worth of fruit; Brandon and Austin Barlage, second with $2,541 worth of fruit; and third place, Doug and Phillip Seger selling $1,710 worth of fruit. Trey Manger sold $1,671 for fourth place, and Craig Poeppelman was fifth, selling $865. Members donated the extra fruit to the Fair Haven Nursing home. Members chose to continue the funderaiser for 2012, citing the successful outcome. The Fort Loramie Agricultural Education program is a satellite of Upper Valley Career Center.
ESTATE TRANSFERS
The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel. Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed. Shelby County Auditor Denny York said the exemptions normally involve transactions within a family and therefore no public record of the dollar amount is recorded. Fort Loramie Vernon John Meyer, Thomas Joseph Meyer, John Clemens Meyer, Patricia Ann Boerger, James Vernon Meyer, Karen Mary Schmitmeyer, Daniel Carl Meyer, Susan M. Meyer, Diane R. Meyer, Donald L. Boerger, Debra S. Meyer and Douglas J. Schmitmeyer to Kevin J. and April L. Brandewie, lot 244, first Addition East Loramie Subdivision, and lot 4, East Loramie Subdivision, $186,150. Cynthian Township Paul A. and Shannan O. Wagner to Adam C.
and Jessica A. Frilling, section 23, part southeast 1/4, 1.208 acres, $205,000. McLean Township Middendorf Builders Inc. to Chet M. and Ashley R. Harrod, section 12, part southwest 1/4 fractional section, tract 9 Middendorf Survey No. 3, 0.749 acres, $230,000. Roger B. and Mary Kay Hoying to Robert B. and Mary Kay Hoying, trustees, section 5, southwest 1/4 northeast 1/4, 40 acres, and west 1/2 southeast 1/4 northeast 1/4, 20 acres, exempt. Roger B. and Mary Kay Hoying to Robert B. and Mary Kay Hoying, trustees, section 5, east 1/2 northeast 1/4 northwest 1/4, 20 acres; part northeast 1/4, 25.308 acres; west 1/2 southwest 1/4 exceptional, 80 acres; and north 1/2 northeast southwest 1/4 exceptional, exempt. Larry Joseph and Debra Custer to Timothy S. and Vicki V. Quellhorst, section 19, Timberwood Estates, lot 426, $449,900.
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 10CV000480 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, Plaintiff vs. Jay G. Pollack, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 14241 Fawndale Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on January 11, 2012, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Situated in the Township of Orange, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and bounded and described as follows: Being Lot Number Fifty (50) in the replat of Hickory Dell Estates located in Section 7, Town 1, Range 13, Orange Township, Shelby County, Ohio; as shown by a Plat thereof recorded as Instrument Number 90223 in the office of the County Recorder of Shelby County, Ohio, and recorded in Volume 11, Page 31 of the Plat Records of Shelby County, Ohio, and subject to the protective covenants, easements and restrictions set forth on said plat. Said Premises Located at 14241 Fawndale Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $180,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days. Sheriff John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Jill L. Fealko, Attorney Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4 2241086
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Sidney Daily News, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 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 2241355
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 CASE NO. 11CV000107 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Victor J. Sanchez, et al., Defendants. In pursuant of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Courthouse, in Sidney, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 11th day of January, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney, to wit: Situated in the Township of Washington in the County of Shelby and the State of Ohio, and being part of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 1, T9, R5E, Washington Twp., and Shelby Co., Ohio, ore particularly described as follows: Commencing on a RR Spike in the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of said section 1, Thence N. 89’ -16’ -10” W along the north line of said southwest quarter (North line of Stoker Rd.), 678.84 Ft. to an iron pin and the place of beginning for the following described real estate; Thence continuing N 89° -02’ -10” W, along said north line, 208.73 feet, to an iron pin found on the east line of the premises recorded in Vol. 267 Pg. 239; Thence S 0° -02’ -30” E, along said east line, 626.19 feet to an iron pin; Thence S 89 - 16’ - 10”“ E, 208. 73 feet to an iron pin; Thence N 0° - 02’ - 30” W 626.19 to the place of beginning. Said Premises Located at: 8350 Stoker Road, Sidney, Ohio 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $110,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Terms of Sale: 10% down day of sale/Waive deposit of 10% if Plaintiff is successful bidder at sale. John R. Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Erin M. Laurito (SC#0075531) Colette S. Car (SC#0075097) Attorneys for Plaintiff Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 CASE NO. 11CV000111 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Ronald Roe, et al., Defendants. In pursuant of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Courthouse, in Sidney, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 11th day of January, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney, to wit: Situate in the Township of Perry, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, to-wit: Part of the NE 1/4 of Sec. II, T2, R13, M.R.S., Perry Twp. O.L. 121 Shelby County, Ohio to wit: Commencing at a RR spike in the center of Palestine Street and in the center of Davidson Street in said Village of Pemberton; Thence due North along the center of Palestine Street, 16.00 feet to a P.K. Nail; Thence N 89E-07’W, 30.00 feet to across cut in a concrete walk on the North Line of said Davidson Street and the place of beginning for the following described real estate: Thence continuing N 89E-07’ W along said North Line, 342.00 feet to an iron pin on the West line of Main Street in said Village; Thence due, along said West Line, 16.00 feet to an iron pin; Thence N. 89E-07’ W, 246.75 feet to an iron pipe found on the West Line of O.L. 121; Thence due North, along said West Line of O.L. 121, 99.99 feet to an iron pin on the East line of said O.L. 121; Thence S 89E-07’ E, along said North Line, 588.75 feet to an iron pin on the East Line of said O.L. 121 and the West line of said Palestine Street, Thence due South, 83.99 feet along said West Line of Palestine Street, to the place of beginning. Containing 1.2225 acres more or less, being subject to all easements of record, and being the same premises as recorded in Volume 263, Page 427 of the Shelby County Deed Records, Plat recorded in Volume 19, Page 387. William G. Fultz, Jr. Reg. Surveyor No. 5173 Said Premises Located at: 6857 Davidson St., Pemberton, OH 45353 Said Premises Appraised at $35,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Terms of Sale: 10% down day of sale/Waive deposit of 10% if Plaintiff is successful bidder at sale. John R. Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Erin M. Laurito (SC#0075531) Colette S. Car (SC#0075097) Attorneys for Plaintiff Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4 2240444
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO: 11CV000207 The State of Ohio, Shelby County MUTUAL FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID ZIMMERMAN, ET AL., Defendants. In pursuant of an Order of Sale dated November 10, 2011, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse, in Sidney, Ohio, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 11th day of January 2012, at 10:00 o’clock A. M., the following described real estate: Parcel 1 Situate in the Village of Anna, County of Shelby and State of Ohio: Being all of Inlot #56 in the Village of Anna, Shelby County, Ohio, Except Twenty-Eight (28) feet off the South side thereof. Prior Instrument Reference: Volume 153, Page 524 in the Deed Records of Shelby County, Ohio Instrument Reference: Volume 1669, Page 452. Parcel No.: 09-0528453.007 Property address: 108 North Pike Street, Anna, Ohio. Parcel 2 Situate in the Village of Anna, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and being Lot Numbers 646, 648 and 649 in the Pebble Brook Subdivision, Phase Two, as shown on the plat thereof filed for record in the Office of the Shelby County Recorder in Large Plat Book 31, Pages 148 and 149. Said conveyance is subject to the protective covenants and easements as set forth and disclosed on said plat. Prior Instrument Referenced: Volume 1598, Page 578 in the Official Records of Shelby County, Ohio Instrument Reference: Volume 1623, Page 736. Parcel Nos.: 09-0529479.007, 09-0529476.013 and 09-0529476.046 Property addresses: Lot 646, Greystone Lane & Cedarbrook Court, Anna, Ohio Lot 648, Greystone Lane, Anna, Ohio Lot 649, Greystone Lane, Anna, Ohio. Said Premises are Appraised at: Parcel 1: $45,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that appraised amount. Parcel 2: $45,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that appraised amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% will be due on the day of the purchase and the remainder will be due at the confirmation of the sale using cash, bank money order, or certified check made payable to Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff John R. Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio FAULKNER, GARMHAUSEN, KEISTER & SHENK A Legal Professional Association Attorney Michael A. Staudt (0011020) Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4 2243063
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SECTION 2329.25 NO. 11CV000360 The State of Ohio, Shelby County CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff vs. Paolina T Quafisi Aka Paolina Quafisi, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 11th day of January, 2012 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and City of Sidney , to wit: Situate in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: Being Lot Numbered Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Two (6192) in the Quafisi Subdivision in the said City of Sidney, in said County and State aforesaid. Subject to easements, conditions, restrictions of record, if any, and legal roadways and highways and zoning ordinances, if applicable. Said Premises Located at 215 Oak Street, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $3,500.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Thomas G. Widman, Attorney Dec. 21, 28 Jan. 4 2241715
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 11CV000230 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff vs. James M. King, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 5711 Knoop Johnston Road, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on January 11, 2012, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Situated in the Township of Perry in the County of Shelby and the State of Ohio. Being Lot Number Six (6) in Ora Blalock’s Subdivision of part of the West Half (W 1/2) of the South-East Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Thirty-Four (34), Township Two (2), Range Thirteen (13) M.R.S. in said Township of Perry, Shelby County, Ohio, subject to the restrictions set forth in Deed recorded in Volume 150 at Page 234 of the Shelby County, Ohio Deeds Records. Permanent Parcel No. 38-2334451.006 Said Premises Located at 5711 Knoop Johnston Road, Sidney, OH 45365. Said Premises Appraised at $55,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days. Sheriff John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Elizabeth A. Carullo, Attorney Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4 2241121
SHERIFF`S SALE OF REAL ESTATE CASE NO.: 11CV000100 BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., fka, Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff vs. Nancy L. Hale, aka, Nancy L. Lawson, htta, Nancy, htta, Nancy L. Taylor, et al., Defendants COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO: In pursuance of an Order of Sale to me directed from said Court in the above entitled action, I offer for sale at public auction, to be held on the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse on January 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described premises: A copy of the complete legal description can be obtained at the Shelby County Recorder's Office, Volume 304, Page 319 OR Book 1643, Page 453 Said Premises Located at 321 JEFFERSON ST, SIDNEY, OH 45365 APPRAISED AT: $15,000.00 TERMS OF SALE: TEN PERCENT (10%) OF SHERIFF'S APPRAISAL DOWN AT THE TIME OF SALE. BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. ANY SUM NOT PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10.00%) PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF SALE. John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio CARLISLE, McNELLIE & RINI CO., L.P.A. By: George Annos Attorney for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44122 (216) 360-7200 2241940
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE GENERAL CODE, SEC. 11681 REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 11CV202 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. DEUTSCHE BANK, Plaintiff VS ANDREW MURRAY, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale, In the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at the public auction, SECOND FLOOR LOBBY, COURT HOUSE in THE CITY OF Sidney in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 11th day of January, 2012, at 10am, the following described real estate, situated in the county of Shelby and the State of Ohio, and in the CITY of Sidney, to wit: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SHELBY, IN THE STATE OF OHIO AND IN THE CITY OF SIDNEY AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING LOT NUMBER NINETY-TWO (92) AND SIXTEEN AND TWO-THIRDS (16- 2/3) FEET OFF OF THE ENTIRE WEST SIDE OF LOT NUMBER NINETY-THREE (93) IN THE PARKWOOD ALLOTMENT TO THE CITY OF SIDNEY. BEING SUBJECTED TO THE CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 145, PAGE 198 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO. PARCEL NUMBER: 1-1824404.034 & 1-1824404.035 OWNERS: AMY L. MURRAY, ANDREW S. MURRAY AND BEVERLY D. BYRD ADDRESS: 126 WEST EDGEWOOD STREET, SIDNEY, OH 45365 DEED REFERENCE: OR BOOK 1604, PAGE 210 CASE NUMBER: 10CV000363 Said Premises Located at 126 W Edgewood Street, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $53,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: CANNOT BE SOLD FOR LESS THAT 2/3 OF THE APPRAISED VALUE. 10% DEPOSIT DUE DAY OF THE SALE, BALANCE DUE IN 30 DAYS. John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Attorney: Felty & Lembright Co., L.P.A. Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4 2240450
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PUBLIC NOTICE McLean Township The Trustees will hold their reorganizational meeting on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township House. Marlene Hoying, Fiscal Officer Dec. 21 2244602
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 CASE NO. 11-CV-45 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. CadleRock Joint Venture, L.P., Plaintiff vs. Millard Presser II, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on January 11, 2012, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, PARCEL 1: Being a part of the southeast Quarter of Section 24, Town 8 North, Range 6 East, and the north part of Inlot Number 211 of The Parkwood Allotment as recorded in Large Plat Book 3, Page 14, in the City of Sidney, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio and being more fully described as follows: Commencing for reference at a railroad spike found at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of Section 24 and being also in the centerline of Russell Road; Thence North 88° 15’ 49” East, 229.28 feet, along the south line of the quarter and centerline of Russell Road, to the intersection of same with the centerline of Wapakoneta Avenue; Thence North 06° 13’ 28” West, 427.76 feet, along the centerline of Wapakoneta Avenue, to a point; Thence North 88° 20’ 59” East, 50.16 feet, to an iron pin set in the easterly right-of-way line of the former Western Ohio Electric Railroad, said iron pin being the principal place of beginning of the tract herein conveyed; Thence North 06° 13’ 28” West, 123.00 feet, along the easterly right of way of the former railroad, to a railroad spike set in the southwesterly corner of Dixie Drive; Thence North 88° 16’ 25” East, 294.49 feet, along the south line of Dixie Drive and lots 182, 183 and 184, to an iron pin set in the southeast corner of Lot 184 and being also the northeast corner of Lot 211; Thence South 01° 28’ 15” East, 123.00 feet, along the east line of Lot 211 to an iron pin set; Thence South 88° 20’ 59” West, 284.29 feet, to the principal place of beginning. Containing 0.816 acres more or less with 0.089 acres more or less of same being contained in the north part of Lot 211 and being subject to all legal highways and easements of record. The above description was prepared by Steven E. Bowersox, Ohio Professional Surveyor Number 7059, based on a survey performed under his direction dated December 5, 1996 with the bearings used for same being based on those shown on a plat recorded in Plat Volume 23, Page 199. Plat of Survey: Plat Volume 24, Page 174 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 350, Page 386 PARCEL 2: Being a part of the southeast quarter of Section 24, Town 8 North, Range 6 East, in the City of Sidney, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, and being more fully described as follows: Commencing for reference at a railroad spike found at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of Section 24 and being also in the centerline of Russell Road; Thence North 88° 15’ 49” East, 229.28 feet, along the south line of the quarter and centerline of Russell Road, to the intersection of same with the centerline of Wapakoneta Avenue; Thence North 06° 13’ 28” West, 427.76 feet, along the centerline of Wapakoneta Avenue, to a point; Thence North 88° 20’ 59” East, 20.06 feet, to the westerly right of way line of the former Western Ohio Electric Railroad, and being the principal place of beginning of the tract herein quit claimed; Thence North 06° 13’ 28” West, 122.96 feet, along the westerly right-of-way line of the former Western Ohio Electric Railroad, to a point; Thence North 88° 16’ 25” East, 30.09 feet to a point in the easterly right-of-way line of the former Western Ohio Electric Railroad; Thence South 06° 13’ 28” East, 123.00 feet, along the easterly right-of-way line of the former Western Ohio Electric Railroad, to a point; Thence South 88° 20’ 59” West, 30.10 feet, to the principal place of beginning. Containing 0.085 acres more or less and being subject to all legal highways and easements of record. The above description was prepared by Steven E. Bowersox, Ohio Professional Surveyor Number 7059, based on a survey performed under his direction and being recorded in Plat Volume 24, Page 174 of the Shelby County Recorder’s Record of Plats. Prior Deed Reference: Volume 350, Page 389 Tax Parcel Nos. 01-18-24-456005 and 01-18-24-456-048 Record title to the above-referenced property is vested in Millard A. Presser and Jennifer Jill Presser by instruments recorded in Vol. 350, Page 386 and Vol. 350, Page 389, of the Official Records of Shelby County, Ohio. Said Premises Located at 1604 Wapak Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $82,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days Sheriff Dean Kimpel, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Joseph D. Datchuk, Esq 100 North Center Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (888) 462-2353, Ext. 3291 Attorney for CadleRock Joint Venture, L.P. Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4 2242978