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Obama wants Boehner to support tax cut WASHINGTON (AP) — Careening toward a politically toxic tax hike, President Barack Obama implored House Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday to get behind a two-month stopgap until a longer deal could be struck early next year, calling it the only real way out of a mess

that is threatening the paychecks of 160 million workers and isolating House Republicans. In a weary Washington, the outreach accomplished little. All sides seemed to end the day where they began, with heavy political and economic consequences at stake.

Boehner remained insistent on a full-year extension of the existing payroll tax cut before Jan. 1, urging Obama to haul Senate Democrats back to town to talk to his chosen negotiators. “Let’s get this done today,” Boehner told Obama, according to a speaker’s aide, who required

anonymity to characterize a private conversation. But the Capitol was emptying out fast, and the Senate showed no inclination to return, having already passed a bipartisan two-month tax cut it thought had settled the matter. See OBAMA/Page 5A

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OSU poster • The third section of the Ohio State University Buckey poster appears in today’s newspaper. 18A

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Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Rose Mary Beckman • Ronald Dean tuttle Sr. • Edward “Don” Heric

INDEX Anna/Botkins ....................10A City, County records ...........2A Classified.........................3-5B Comics ...............................2B Hints from Heloise ..............6A Horoscope........................12A Let Yourself Go ...................7A Localife ............................6-7A Nation/World.......................5A Obituaries ...........................3A Religion............................8-9A Sports .........................15-18A State news..........................4A ’Tween 12 and 20.............12A Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ..14A

TODAY’S THOUGHT “Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” — Sinclair Lewis, American author (1885-1951) For more on today in history, turn to Page 2B.

CAROLINE RAMSEY, government and community relations manager for Honda of America Mfg. Inc. (center) watches as Lyric Nooks (left) and Dylan Kelly, morning kindergarten students at the Sindey-Shelby County YMCA, color a Christmas picture during an event at the YMCA to announce Honda’s grants to nonprofit organizations in Ohio.

Honda presents Christmas gifts early to organizations Three Shelby County organizations have a lot to be thankful for this Christmas as Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. gave $147,000 to the groups on Wednesday. The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA was granted $100,000 for building facility improvements. The city of Sidney was given $35,000 for public park development and the Alpha Community Center received $12,000 for their meals program. Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Associate Director Sam Casalano is grateful for the partnership with Honda of America. “We’ve been partners for years and they have helped us in many ways,” said Casalano. “In the last couple of years, at least twice a

year, they send associates to help with certain projects. Their partnership means a lot to us and they are partners to help improve our community and help us deliver our mission. “ The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA will be using the money received as part of their capital improvement campaign. “It’s going to be used to renovate and upgrade equipment and facilities so we can continue to help people,” said Casalano. “The upgrades will help us to continue to provide a clean and safe facility.” Honda has surpassed $75 million in philanthropic contributions to communities in Ohio which includes more than $50 million in See HONDA/Page 4A

Dayton women arrested for solicitation

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William Trapp Jr., charged with aggravated murder in the death of his brother, is back in jail custody after having been released on a medical furlough Friday. S h e l b y County Sheriff John Lenhart Trapp said Trapp is back in the custody of the sheriff ’s office and is being taken to outpatient treatments. He declined to state the nature of Trapp’s medical condition but his mother had previously stated he is a diabetic with high blood pressure who has lost both legs to amputation. Lenhart said Trapp has Social Security Disability and he is uncertain at this time if the federal government programs will pick up the bills for Trapp’s treatment or whether the sheriff ’s office and the county will have to pay for some of it. However, Lenhart said, “with the trial starting in January, we should be able to minimize some of the costs of that.” Lenhart conferred Tuesday See TRAPP/Page 3A

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3 days until Christmas A dalmation sits at 2428 Alpine Court wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.There are three days until Christmas.

Two Dayton women got a surprise when they arrived at a Sidney hotel recently, expecting to meet men for sex. Instead, they were arrested for solicitation and taken to the Shelby County Jail. Sheriff John Lenhart said “we were investigating other things and ran into these two.” During an undercover operation, sheriff ’s deputies arrested the women on solicitation charges.

A. Satterfield J. Satterfield The women were Jennifer Satterfield, 27, 2446 Forest Home Road, and Angel Satterfield, 22, 549 Kolping Ave., See ARRESTS/Page 3A

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MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday morning, Jennifer L. Cromes, 32, no address given, waived a preliminary on felony hearing charges of possession of criminal tools and drug abuse and was ordered held for action of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Bond of $5,000 was continued in the case. • Mark A. Bales, 32, 200 Hillcrest Ave., was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail on a domestic violence charge. He will be permitted to complete an anger/rage program in lieu of 10 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the jail sentence may be reconsidered. • Hannah D. Jones, 19, 846 Merri Lane, was fined $75 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a theft charge that was amended to unauthorized use of property. If fines and costs are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered. • Christina M. Yantis, 27, 5418 FrazierGuy Road, was fined $75 and costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail for abusing harmful intoxicants. She will be permitted to continue and complete counseling in lieu of 10 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, 10 days jail may be reconsidered. • Nicole D. Dillon, 37, 119 E. Main St., Apt. B, Russia, was fined $75 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a theft charge that was amended to unauthorized use of property. If fines and costs and restitution of $350 are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered. • Greg E Johnson, 23, 617 East Ave., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 160 days in jail for contempt of court in a domestic

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violence case. For contempt of court in each of two assault cases, he was also fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 160 days in jail. In a second domestic violence case, he was fined $75 and costs and sentenced to 20 days jail. If fines and costs are paid, 20 days jail may be reconsidered in each of the four cases. He will be serving a total of 430 days in jail. • Glenna L. Odom, 46, of Troy, was fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail on a charge of failing to reinstate a license that was amended to failure to display a license. If fines and costs are paid, jail may be reconsidered. A charge of drivwhile under ing restrictions was also amended to failure to display a license and she was fined $150 and costs and five days jail which will also be reconsidered if fines are paid. The court also assessed a $50 fine for contempt. • Sara E. Smith, 30, 333 N. West Ave., was fined $250 and costs and ordered to complete 40 hours of community service on a driving while under restrictions charge. • Nora Olivo, 28, Chief Tarkee 3305 Drive, was fined $75 and costs on a driving while under suspension charge that was amended to failure to display a license. • Chris E. Lovett, 34, of Lebanon, was fined $150 and costs and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service on a charge of driving while under restrictions. If fines and costs are paid in full, community service may be reconsidered. He was also fined $30 for speeding. • Gloria Johnson, 50, 410 Sycamore St., was fined $25 and costs for following too closely.

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Fire, rescue TUESDAY -9:31 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to a medical call on the 11700 block of Amsterdam Road. -8:05 p.m.: alarm. Anna Fire responded to 402 Mill St. on a report

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Sheriff’s log WEDNESDAY -5:26 a.m.:burglary. Shelby County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to Schafer Oil Co., 9109 State Route 66, on a report of a burglary.

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In Municipal Court Monday, Timothy M. Schaffer, 39, 217 W. Main St., Anna, waived a preliminary hearing on felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and failing to comply with an officer and was ordered held for action of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Bond of $17,000 was transferred to the county court. • Brandon M. Willis, 19, of Tennessee, waived a preliminary hearing on three felony charges of drug abuse, and was held for action of Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Bond of $2,500 was continued. • Smiley Watts, III, 55, 1113 Hilltop Ave. Apt. A, was sentenced to 30 days in jail previously imposed for probation violations on each of two domestic violence charges. • Chad A. Johns, 36, 314 Oak Ave., was fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 160 hours of community service on a driving while under suspension charge that was amended to failure to display a license. If fines and costs are paid in full, 80 hours of community service may be reconsidered. • Johnathan W. Lemaster, 20, 533 S. Ohio Ave., was fined $30 and costs for speeding. • Jerri E. Drees, 50,1465 E. Court St., Apt. C, was fined $25 and costs for a traffic light violation. • Alexander J. Hoying, 24, 16633 State Route 274, Botkins, was fined $25 and costs for driving with an expired license. • Nina N. Mullins, 39, of Lima, was fined $70 and costs for speeding. Court fines These people recently paid fines and costs totaling $135 (unless noted) for various violations as follows: Joshua F. Rinderle, 24. 11998 State Route 185, Versailles, seatbelt, $116. Jason E. Nelson, 32, 721 Johnston Drive, speeding. Sharon A. Dienhart, 35, Lima, reasonable control, $136. Robert K. Clarke, 42, 13575 Amsterdam Road, Anna, driving while under suspension, $381; failure to display license plate, $25. Travis J. Oberlander, 20, 266 Dorman Drive, speeding, $136. Valerie R. Carey, 48, 506 S. West Ave., seatbelt, $116. Teresa A. Swearingen, 30, 629 N. West Ave., seatbelt, $116. Joel M. Whitford, 45, 105 W. Seventh St., Minster, turn and stop signals, $130. Allen A. Bockrath, 48, 1195 Arlin Road, Anna, seatbelt, $116. Maria S. Goettemoeller, 18, 13775 Lock Two Road, Botkins, speeding, $175. Linda S. Campbell,

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Fire, rescue TUESDAY -5:03 p.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call on the 100 block of East Water Street. -3:59 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 700 block of Broadway Avenue on a medical call. -10:28 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 800 block of South Miami Avenue.

62, 15 Wabash St., Fort Loramie, speeding. Rhonda J. Brandenburg, 57, 627 Maywood Place, right of way, $136. Barbara S. Turnmeyer, 56, 8122 Lochard Road, parking prohibition, $130. Dylan S. Jones, 19, 866 Versailles Road, Russia, improper passing, $130. Lillian Wildermuth, 17, 912 Riverside Drive, speeding, $141. Thomas A. Echemann, 53, 1000 Chestnut Ave., traffic control device, $136. Angela M. Gehret, 35, 10 Middle St., Fort Loramie, speeding. Laci N. Smith, 21, 10088 Schenk St., speeding. Judith A. Borges, 60, 80 N. Lincoln St., Minfollowing too ster, closely, $130. Zachary M. Davis, 18, 714 E. Fourth St., Minster, speeding. Gary L. Blakely, 63, 212 S. Main St., Botkins, reasonable control, $130. Alan J. Kiser, 20, 3657 Cardo Road, Fort Loramie, right of way, $130. Michael D. Schrage, 21, 616 W. Main St., Anna, reasonable control, $136. Wanda M. Herndon, 65, 1357 S. Main Ave., failure to control, $136. Michael G. Grieshop, 49, 13123 Willowdell Road, Versailles, speeding. Kay A. Greve, 56, 7725 Lock Two Road, Botkins, speeding. Forfeitures The following people forfeited bonds on a variety of charges. Benjamin T. Flinn Jr., 18, 5645 Houston Road, reasonable control, $141.

Civil cases Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Sarah E. Brandyberry, 18821 Pence Road, $2,327.75. Lima Radiological Associates v. Michelle E. Linniman, 1760 Fair Oaks Drive, $105.21. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Paul B. Francis, 711 S. Ohio Ave., $1,117. SAC Finance Inc., Ft. Wayne, Ind., v. Melissa Plaisted, 422 S. Downing St., Piqua, $1,721.92. SAC Finance Inc., Ft. Wayne, Ind., v. Deborah Strunk, 433 ½ E. Main St., Piqua, $4,121.71. SAC Finance Inc., Ft. Wayne, Ind., v. Kristina Kearse, 144 N. Brooklyn Ave., $2,348.73. SAC Finance Inc., Ft. Wayne, Ind., v. Chad Elliot, 402 Buckeye Ave., $5,513.79. SAC Finance Inc. Ft. Wayne, Ind., v. Matthew Davis, 482 Heritage Boulevard, Delaware, $8,360.02. Velosity Investments LLC, Wall, N.J., v. Jeramie W. Wilson, 726 Second Ave., $1,009.97. Calvary SPV 1, LLC, Valhallah, N.Y., v. Janet F. Borkowski, 221 Helen Court, $1,467.43. Capital One Bank (USA), Richmond, Va., v. Randy D. Winters, 508 Riverside Drive, $1,079. Franklin University, Columbus, v. David M. Latimer, 3003 Jonathan Drive, $2,384. SAC Finance Inc., Ft. Wayne, Ind., v. Amye and John Turner, 11 Elm St., Fort Loramie, $1,025.07. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Michael and Joy Eaick, 10993 Little Turtle Way, $278. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Elmer and Beverly Allen, 330 Lin-

den Ave., $193.12. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. William and Amy Butts, 631 St. Marys Ave., $6,231.98. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Timothy and Becky Cook, 849 Fielding Road, $943.31. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Bryan and Mary Gordon, 1114 Hayes St., $267.33. Ohio Neighborhood Finance, Cincinnati, v. Brooke R. Ludwig, 693 Addy Ave., $1,227.50. Dismissals Capital One Bank, Glen Allen, Va., v. Blake Hutchinson, 2150 Michigan St. Dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff ’s costs. Wilson Care Inc., Sidney, v. Todd and Crystal Caudill, P.O. Box 542, DeGraff. Judgment has been satisfied. Memorial Wilson Hospital v. Tonya O. Hatfield, 20132 Dingman-Slagle Road. Judgment and costs have been paid. Lima Radiological Associates v. Kathleen and Donald O’Quinn, 345 Enterprise Ave. Judgment has been satisfied. Cach LLC, Louisville, Ky., v. Monica Mills, 5920 Smith Road, Houston. Dismissed without prejudice by plaintiff. Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va., v. Toni K. Paul, 303 W. State St., Botkins. Dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff ’s costs. Roger and Freda Schroer, Sidney, v. Sherry Holderman, 212 Forest St. Apt. 5. Dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Jeffrey A. Hall, Sidney, v. Joseph Pryor, 808 1/2 E. Court St. Dismissed due to lack of prosecution.

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DEATH NOTICES Edward ‘Don’ Heric MARIA STEIN — Edward “Don” Heric, 87, of 2160 Buckeye Street, died at 12:29 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held be held on Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Arrangements are in the care of Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

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nieces and nephews. Rose Mary was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster and had been employed at The Minster Mutual Fire Co., Minster Machine Co., Minster Lumber Co. and Minster Printing Co. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Augustine Church with the Rev. Rick Nieberding presiding, burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster.

Ronald Dean Tuttle PORT JEF— FERSON Ronald Dean Tuttle Sr., 62, of 318 Canal Street, died at 9:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born in Kenton on Aug. 19, 1949, to Clifford Leon and Virginia Cora (Predemore) Tuttle. His wife of 27 years, Diana (Frost) Tuttle survives. Ronald is also survived by children, Joshua and Jessica Tuttle, of Port Jefferson, Tim Tuttle, of Columbus, Ron and Elizabeth Tuttle Jr., of Jackson Center and Nicole and Gene Fanaff-Willis, of Sidney; two sisters, Glenna Allen, of Columbus and Sandy Palmer, of Indian Lake; two brothers, Gary Tuttle and Melvin Tuttle, both of Florida; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lois Lozenby. Ron lived in Bellefontaine and Sidney area all of his life. He retired from Beards Oil Company, Huntsville. His retirement allowed him to spend his time

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with Judge William Zimmerman of Shelby County Common Pleas Court who signed the order placing Trapp on medical furlough, and with Chris Wagner, Ohio Attorney General Special Prosecutor who is Funeral Home and handling the case, to deCremation Services termine custody. 502 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney Trapp’s medical con492-5130 dition raised concerns 2241297 about medical bills that could potentially be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars if he remained in sheriff’s office custody. The medical furlough was granted with an order to determine custody when Trapp’s condition improved. 104 E. Mason Rd., Lenhart said at the time Sidney it was in the best interest of the special proseChristmas Hours M-F 9-8, Sat 9-3, Sun 12-4 cutor and the county that the medical furlough be granted. hospitalizaOBITUARY POLICY tionTrapp’s at Wilson Memorial Hospital prior to the furThe Sidney Daily lough necessitated the News publishes abbrevi- sheriff’s office to provide ated death notices free of charge. There is a flat $75 charge for obituaries and photographs. Usually death notices and/or obituaries are submitted via the family's funeral home, although in some cases a The Sidney Sewer family may choose to Appeals Board will submit the information meet Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. in directly. the second floor conference room at the municipal building. The agenda includes

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MINSTER — Rose Mary Beckman, 97, formerly of North Frankfort Street, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta where she had been a resident for 30 years. She was born Dec. 5, 1914, in Coldwater, to Aloys and Anna (Moorman) Beckman. She was later raised in Minster by Frank and Rose(Knostman) Beckman. She is the last of her family, preceded in death by two brothers, Orlando and Oscar Beckman; and one sister, Marcella Leugers. She is survived by five

enjoying his fahobby, vorite which was loving his grandchildren and spending time with them. Ron proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force where he was a mechanic. He was an avid Ohio State Football fan. GO BUCKS! A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home, 141 Fair Road, with the Rev. John Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville. Friends may call from 9 to ll a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to American Nursing and Comfort Keepers for taking such great care of him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Children’s Medical Center, one Children’s Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404-1815. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

From Page 1 around the clock security at the hospital, an additional expense for the already cash strapped sheriff ’s office and the county. Trapp, 43, of 18196 Herring Road, and Vance Short, 45, of 6627 Dawson Road, are charged with aggravated murder in the death of Gregory Trapp. It is believed that insurance money was a motive. William reportedly was the beneficiary of an insurance policy totaling $200,000. Trial for the two men is set to begin Jan. 24. The Shelby County Commissioners this week addressed the potential expenses to the county for Trapp’s care. Commissioner Jack Toomey said potential costs for Trapp’s medical care is “very serious.” Commissioner Larry Kleinhans noted “these are those unexpected things….we deal with it the best we can.”

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Lenhart requests 2012 appropriations BY KATHY LEESE Sheriff John Lenhart brought his request for 2012 appropriations to the Shelby County Commissioners Tuesday, stating it will take $3,694,832 for 2012 to keep the office running. Telling commissioners he will run an “effective” but “lean” office, Lenhart told commissioners they had asked for $150,000 in cuts for his office in 2012 and he complied, but wanted the commissioners to know “the sacrifices we will be making.” Lenhart said he had made $150,227 in cuts for next year, slightly over the commissioners request. The sheriff addressed salaries first, saying the office has budgeted $82,426 for 2012. He noted that the county is paying for two sheriffs at this time. Former Sheriff Kimpel has Dean stepped aside pending outcome of criminal charges against him but continues to draw his salary. The job pays $59,537 per sheriff. Lenhart has budgeted $2,473,484 in employee salaries for 2012 and reported he has streamlined the office and reassigned employees to continue the “do more with less” concept. He has absorbed two positions in corrections and is seeking grants for school resource and DARE officers. He noted he has started a work program which is being paid by the City of Sidney. Another short term work program may get underway in the summer assist township to trustees. Lenhart eliminated mandatory overtime and encouraged employees to use comp time instead of taking pay. He noted he has a $60,000 overtime “cushion” in for emergency situations. Lenhart said he is also reducing costs for jail supplies and meals, which had been as high as $180,000 at one time, and is seeking a total of $163,000. The sheriff said his office is working closely with the service provider for jail meals. Because the jail will be having fifth degree felony inmates housed at the jail, there will be an additional “burden” on the county, he said. Since there will be an increase in the jail population, he is working with the food vendor for a “sliding scale” so that the more inmates housed, the lower the cost per inmate. Lenhart plans to go to a cereal breakfast, hot lunch and brown bag supper. He said if inmates do not like the food, he plans to offer them the chance to go to the commissary to buy food twice a week, instead of once. He will also update the commissary prices to increase revenue. Lenhart plans to have a jail garden with produce raised by inmates

to help lower costs. “We really tweaked contract stuff,” Lenhart said. He has budgeted $120,000 for contract supplies and said he is services terminating with the Miami Valley Crime Lab, saving $12,500 per year. While he complimented the lab, he plans to use The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification’s services. He has also cut the cost of ammunition used to qualify shooters from $16,000 to $8,000, and has dropped outside legal counsel. Lenhart budgeted more for utilities, due to increasing costs. He seeks $188,000, an increase of $20,000. Lenhart said the sheriff’s vehicle fleet is aging and he has budgeted $135,000, up $5,000 from last year, in part due to gasoline costs increasing. In capital improveLenhart rements, quested $930,907 for items prioritized as follows: *First Priority - Radio Communications Console. Lenhart said the other has been in use since the 1990’s and since it provides “central dispatch” for fire and sheriff’s office personnel, it is critical. Lenhart noted that if this equipment fails, they cannot dispatch fire, police or EMS services. *Second Priority - Jail Roof Repair. *Third Priority - Jail Security Controls. With aging equipment, Lenhart said this would be a “wonderful” update. *Fourth Priority Radio System. There is a need for updating portable radios and other equipment. *Fifth Priority - Patrol Fleet. Lenhart said the office is spending a lot of money on vehicle repairs and vehicles are aging and some have over 100,000 miles. A request was also made for the Shelby County Animal Shelter, which is run by the sheriff ’s office. That amount is $137,471. Lenhart said 40 percent of calls received regarding dogs are from the city of Sidney. “We only have two persons down there. I don’t know how we cut back.” Commissioner Jack Toomey told Lenhart, “we’re real pleased with your operation, Sheriff.” Speaking about appropriations, Commissioner Julie Ehemann said, “we’ve been working really hard to make cuts and they get eaten up by things we can’t control. That’s frustrating.” Commissioner Larry Kleinhans said appropriations overall are coming in from public officials “higher than we anticipated … that’s not unusual. We’ll … work the next couple weeks and get them to match up with our revenue.” Bob Guizollet, a Republican candidate for Shelby County Commissioner, sat in on the meeting.

Road to be closed MINSTER — Ohio 119 will be closed between Ohio 66 and Garfield Street in Minster starting on Monday. There will also be lane restrictions on Ohio 66 at the intersection of Ohio 119 during this time.

The affected section of Ohio 119 is now scheduled to reopen to motorists on Jan. 6. This work is due to the placement of utility conduit underground in that area. All work is weather permitting.

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Burger chain considers alcohol sales COLUMBUS (AP) — White Castle, a 90-yearold hamburger chain known for its square “slider” burgers, is sipping on the idea of offering alcoholic beverages as it tests beer and wine sales at a restaurant in Indiana. The food famously craved by stoners in the 2004 movie “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” can be had with a glass of wine or a domestic or seasonal beer at a Lafayette, Ind., restaurant that fuses a conventional White Castle with a new concept for the company called Blaze Modern BBQ. Wine costs $4.50 and beers start at $3. “This was something that customers had been suggesting,” said Jamie Richardson, a spokesman Columbus-based for White Castle System Inc. “They thought that beer and wine might go nicely with the barbecue that was available at Blaze. We’re certain that we might have some customers who might enjoy some sliders and a beer or wine as well.” White Castle’s test with those beverages was first reported in Wednesday’s editions of The Columbus Dispatch. Other fast-food restaurants also are dabbling with alcohol. Earlier this year, Burger King opened the Whopper Bar South Beach, a restaurant in Miami Beach offering beer, and Starbucks Corp. has been testing beer and wine at a few sites.

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A soggy North Pole More than a dozen of plastic Santas have turned a soggy neighborhood yard into the North Pole, Wednesday in North Baltimore, Ohio. Unseasonably warm temperatures across the region have dampened the chance of a white Christmas.

Tolls to increase Jan. 1 BEREA (AP) — Some tolls on the Ohio Turnpike will increase at the beginning of next year for the first time in more than two years despite objections from truck drivers. Truck drivers paying cash for a one-way trip across the length of the turnpike will be charged $61 — up $6 beginning on Jan. 1. Drivers of cars traveling the same distance will pay $16.50, an increase of $1.50. Those using the E-ZPass electronic toll system will pay $11.25 for that

same cross-state trip, up from $10.25. The Ohio Turnpike Commission said Tuesday that the price increase was approved in 2009, before the last increase that accompanied the launch of E-ZPass. Vehicles not using the system were charged more when it was introduced in the fall of 2009. Some drivers who only travel between one or two exits won’t see any toll increases. The 241-mile turnpike connects Pennsylvania and Indiana and

HONDA direct corporate grants to non-profit organizations, $22 million from Honda associate contributions and $3 million in donated products and services. Since 1979, Honda’s charitable giving programs have supported numerous local needs and programs. These include major grants to hospitals, community centers, theaters, food banks, after-school programs, nature preserves and parks. “From the beginning, our aim has been to be a good neighbor and to support the many organizations that are dedicated to improving the communities around us,” said Honda of America Vice President Rick Schostek. “By partnering with great organizations like the YMCA, we’ve been able to support a number of important initiatives that have enriched many lives.” While Honda has en-

From Page 1 gaged directly with a wide range of charitable organizations, it is the company’s associates that have been instrumental to carrying out its community initiatives. Over the past 30 years, Honda associates have contributed more than $22 million to hundreds of United Way agencies. In addition, associates have also volunteered more than 660,000 hours of service to local non-profit organizations of their choice through the company’s Honda Hero program. Honda has directly supported these associates by providing nearly $1.6 million to their organizations. Honda corporate grants for Shelby County total $1.9 million from corporate funding, Honda Hero grants and corporate sponsorships involving nonprofit organizations, including: Wilson Memorial Hospital, $658,200; Sidney-Shelby

County YMCA, $278,500; Gateway Arts $143,450; Council, Alpha Community Center, $$60,500; and Shelby Soil & Water Conservation District, $$28,000. “Beyond the number, $75 million in philanthropy really represents the efforts of thousands of Honda associates who genuinely care about our communities and want to make a difference by getting involved,” said Caroline Ramsey, government and community relations manager for Honda of America. “Our philanthropic donations have assisted a wide variety of community needs and we remain committed to ongoing partnerships with nonprofit organizations throughout the region.” More information about Honda of America’s charitable giving programs can be found at http://www.ohio.honda.co m/community/giving.cfm.

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would outlaw abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat — sometimes as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The bill passed the Republican-controlled Ohio House in June. It had been stalled in the GOPled Senate for months, until initial hearings got under way earlier this month. On the last scheduled day of this year’s legislative session, Senate President Tom Niehaus said he could not move forward on the bill because lawmakers needed time to weigh the arguments. “These eleventh hour revisions only serve to create more uncertainty about a very contentious issue,” Niehaus, a New Richmond Republican, said in a statement on Dec. 14. Some changes would align the bill with other abortion measures and court rulings. One adjustment clarifies that a physician should use appropriate means of detecting the heartbeat, not a specific test. Physicians would be required to note the method, date and time of the test, and results on the woman’s medical records.

Drivers face 6 years of I-75 construction DAYTON (AP) — Drivers on I-75 through Dayton should get used to orange barrels. The Dayton Daily News reports construction work that began in 2006 will continue until 2017. Planning for the $400 million-plus update of the interstate began in

2000, and the first phase of construction is nearly complete. That involved adding a third I-75 lane in the area of Ohio Route 4, while removing a sharp curve and other work to relieve congestion. Work is ongoing to add lanes in the area of U.S. 35, with the last phase of

the project ahead to improve the interstate through Dayton’s central business district. Officials say the Dayton area has been a bottleneck for years. Federal highway funds are paying for some 90 percent of the project, with Ohio covering the rest.

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COLUMBUS (AP) — A list of suggested revisions to an Ohio bill that would ban abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat range from clarifying tweaks to additional reporting requirements on a pregnant woman’s medical records. The proposed revisions from the bill’s backers were released Wednesday to The Associated Press through a public records request. The leader of the Ohio Senate suspended hearings on the legislation last week, saying the roughly 20 amendments proposed by bill supporters were creating confusion and he could not move forward on the bill. If enacted, the bill would impose the most stringent abortion limit in the nation. Supporters of the socalled heartbeat bill hope to provoke a legal challenge and overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in the United States. The ruling upheld a woman’s right to an abortion until the fetus is viable outside the womb, usually at 22 to 24 weeks. The Ohio measure

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$50,000 in margarine missing DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a thief who slipped away with $50,000 worth of margarine remains at large even though the truck that carried the payload has been recovered. The trailer was parked awaiting delivery to a Target warehouse in Cedar Falls when it was stolen Dec. 10 from a parking lot near Waterloo. It was found Dec. 15 in a parking lot more than 500 miles away in Fowler, Mich. But the thief and the margarine are nowhere to be found. Waterloo police Capt. Rick Abben says the theft was the latest in a series of semitrailer thefts in the area during the past 18 months.

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Many Americans brace for loss of payroll tax cut WASHINGTON (AP) — Some say they’ll spend less on groceries. Others expect to cut back on travel. For many, there would be fewer meals out. Across the country, Americans are bracing for another financial hardship: smaller paychecks starting in January, if Congress doesn’t break a deadlock and renew a Social Security tax cut. The tax cut, which took effect this year, benefits 160 million Americans — $1,000 a year, or nearly $20 a week, for someone making $50,000, as much as $4,272 or $82 a week for a household with two high-

paid workers. The tax cut is set to expire Jan. 1. If lawmakers don’t renew it for 2012, analysts say the economy would slow as individuals and families looked for ways to spend less. “Of course, it changes my plans,” said Craig Duffy, an information-technology worker from Philadelphia and new father of twins. Duffy said his family already has tightened spending, so “we’ll have to find a way to cut back.” That might mean canceling a planned trip to visit the twins’ grandparents in Wisconsin, Duffy said.

No more tired pilots WASHINGTON (AP) — The government told passenger airlines Wednesday they’ll have to do more to ensure pilots aren’t too tired to fly, nearly three years after the deadly western New York crash of a regional airliner flown by two exhausted pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration’s update of airline pilot work rules, some of which dated to the 1960s, reflects a better understanding of the need for rest and how night shifts and traveling through time zones can increase errors.

The tax cut is part of legislation that would also renew benefits for the long-term unemployed. If the unemployment benefits aren’t renewed, starting in January nearly 6 million people would lose weekly checks averaging about $300 — the main source of income for most of them. House Republicans have rejected a Senate-passed bill that would extend the payroll tax cut for two months and let the long-term unemployed continue to receive benefits during that time. That plan would give lawmakers time to work on a yearlong extension.

But most lawmakers have left Washington, and no negotiations are scheduled before the year ends. If Congress doesn’t renew the two measures for 2012, analysts say the economy’s growth would slow by as much as 1 percentage point. Less money in paychecks means less consumer spending, which powers the U.S. economy. Many people who say they already depend on each paycheck for living expenses say they can’t cut spending deeply. Instead, they’ll trim at the edges, wherever they can.

8 U.S. soldiers charged in death of bullied comrade

Woman gives birth in truck SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Russell LeFevre learned how to birth a baby in nursing school using clamps, blankets, a suction bulb that clears a baby’s mouth of mucus and other medical supplies. When his wife’s water broke in the front seat of a truck as it sped down an icy New Mexico highway in a snowstorm Tuesday, LeFevre just had his hands, some jackets and shoelaces. It was enough. His wife, Elizabeth, gave birth to a 6-pound, 11-ounce baby girl inside the truck on Old Las Vegas between Highway Canoncito and Santa Fe, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported. The family is well enough to go home to Canoncito on Wednesday.

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PYONGYANG CITIZENS grieve as they visit a portrait of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on display in the plaza of the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday.

Thousands pay tribute to Kim Jong Il PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners packed Pyongyang’s snowy main square Wednesday to pay respects to late leader Kim Jong Il as North Korea tightened security in cities and won loyalty pledges from top generals for Kim’s son and anointed heir. Women held handkerchiefs to their faces as they wept and filed past a huge portrait of a smiling Kim Jong Il hanging on the Grand People’s Study House, in the spot where a photograph of Kim’s father, North Korean founder Kim Il Sung, usually hangs. Kim Jong Il died of a massive heart attack Saturday, according to state media, which reported his death on Monday. They said he was 69 — although some accounts put his age at 70. A huge crowd of mourners

converged on Kim Il Sung Square with traditional white mourning flowers in hand. The crowd grew throughout the day, even as heavy snow fell, and some mourners took off their jackets to shield mourning wreaths set up in Kim’s honor, just below the spot where he stood last year waving to crowds at the massive military parade where he introduced his successor, Kim Jong Un. Two medical workers rushed to carry away a woman who had fainted. “We chose to come here to care for citizens who might faint because of sorrow and mental strain,” Jon Gyong Song, 29, who works as a doctor in a Pyongyang medical center, told The Associated Press. “The flow of mourners hasn’t stopped since Tuesday night.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Even before the Army sent him to Afghanistan, supporters say, Pvt. Daniel Chen was fighting a personal war. Fellow soldiers at a base in Georgia teased him about his Chinese name, crying out “Chen!” in an exaggerated Asian accent. They called him “Jackie Chen,” a reference to the Hollywood action star Jackie Chan. People would ask him repeatedly if he was Chinese, even though he was a native New Yorker. At one point Chen wrote in his diary that he was running out of jokes to respond with. Then he was sent overseas, and the hazing began: Soldiers dragged him across a floor, pelted him with stones and forced him to hold liquid in his mouth while hanging upside down, according to diary entries and other accounts cited by a community activist. On Oct. 3, the 19-year-old Chen was found dead in a guardhouse in Afghanistan with what the Army said was apparently a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On Wednesday, the Army announced charges against eight soldiers in his death, saying Chen was a victim of illegal hazing. Five of those accused were charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide. The alleged offenses also included maltreatment, assault and threats. The military would not discuss the exact circumstances surrounding Chen’s death. But family members and community activists said they suspect the bullying may have driven him to suicide. “Whether suicide or homicide, those responsible for mistreating Danny are responsible for his death,” said Elizabeth

OuYang, a community activist who is representing his parents, Chinese immigrants who live near New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood. Attorneys for the defendants could not immediately be located. The sister of one of them had no comment. Other relatives could not be reached. Eugene Fidell, an expert on military law and president of the National Institute of Military Justice, said bullying has been a recurring problem for the military. “If there was brutality within the unit, that’s a betrayal of the bond of brotherhood,” he said. “That is, in theory, the underpinning of what holds a military command together.” He added: “Can I imagine somebody being bullied in the military to the point of taking his or her own life? Yes. These people are young people. You’re at an age of vulnerability as well as strength.” In 2010, three Army sergeants were punished after Pvt. Keiffer Wilhelm of Willard, Ohio, killed himself 10 days after arriving in Iraq with a platoon based in Fort Bliss, Texas. Wilhelm’s family said he was being bullied and forced to run for miles with rocks in his pockets. Two sergeants were imprisoned for six months and three months, respectively, on charges of cruelty and maltreatment. The third was convicted of obstructing justice and given a one-grade reduction in pay. Activists said Chen’s case has highlighted the military’s poor treatment of Asian-Americans, who remain a tiny percentage of new recruits even as the percentage of blacks, Hispanics, women and other groups has grown.

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Merry Christmas 1 year later WINTER BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An Arkansas woman finally has proof that she bought her mother a Christmas gift last year. The package Mary Beth Mauldin sent via the United States Postal Service last December finally arrived in Florida on Dec. 16 — one year and six days after it was mailed from Greenbrier, Ark. The Vero Beach Press Journal reports Mauldin visited the post office numerous times over the past year to try to track the package. The box contained a gift card and a flannel nightgown for her mother, Mary Lou Shelton. The women got an apology from post office officials, who say they aren’t sure what caused the delay.

OBAMA For taxpayers, and for an economy starting to show some life again, the standoff was all holiday gloom. Barring any action by Congress, Social Security payroll taxes will go up almost $20 a week for a worker making a $50,000 salary — that’s $40 less for a typical paycheck or $1,000 over the whole year. Almost 2 million people would lose unemployment benefits as well. The political risks seemed only to deepen, too, particularly for House Republicans. They appeared poised to take the biggest blame for a tax increase even while pushing for a deeper one. The reliably conservative editorial page of The Wall Street Journal blasted both Boehner and Sen. Mitch McConnell, the GOP leader, for how they handled the matter. “The GOP leaders have somehow managed the remarkable feat of being blamed for opposing a one-year extension of

From Page 1 a tax holiday that they are surely going to pass,” the paper’s editorial said. In a year of legislative brinksmanship remarkable even by Washington standards, the latest fight spilled into the lap of Republican candidates running for president. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich chastised Congress, particularly the Senate, for failing to extend the 2 percentage point tax cut for a full year. “They can’t figure out how to pass a one-year extension, so the Senate leaves town?” Gingrich remarked while campaigning in Iowa. “It’s an absurd dereliction of duty.” Rival Mitt Romney refused to take a position, again steering clear of Washington’s hot policy debate. “I’m not going to get into the back-and-forth on the congressional sausage-making process,” the former Massachusetts governor told reporters after events in New

Hampshire. “I hope they’re able to sit down and work out a solution that works for the American people.” But the White House made clear the time for talks were over for this year. “The negotiating has happened already,” presidential spokesman Jay Carney said, referring to the Senate bill the White House insists was sealed with Boehner’s blessing. Boehner disputes that he ever gave a nod of support to the two-month tax cut that many in his caucus oppose. He and other House members call it a poor and unworkable tax policy. Obama also called the Senate’s Democratic leader, Harry Reid, and praised him for the bipartisan tax-cut bill with McConnell that passed the Senate. Obama did most of the talking in his 10-minute call to Boehner. The president made clear

to Boehner that this was essentially his last legislative chance: There was no other option under consideration except the two-month tax bill, no surprise last-minute deal, and no real chance that Reid was calling the Senate back, according an administration official who spoke anonymously to describe the private phone call. From Boehner’s perspective, the only real progress was that Obama had shown engagement with the speaker that he had not in weeks, according to an aide who also spoke anonymously to describe internal thinking. Obama for months has called for a year-long extension of the tax cut; he would prefer that it be deepened, too, although that idea never went anywhere in Congress. Obama reiterated to Boehner that he wants to work out a full-year deal with Congress but there is no time for that to be done right now.

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This Evening • The Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Babies, Books and Blocks for babies 1 to 3 1/2, with a parent or caregiver, at 6 p.m. • Recovery International, a self-help mental health group for adults of any age, meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m at the Troy Miami County Public Library, 419 W. Main St., Troy. (937) 473-3650 or www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. Enter on Miami Avenue.

Friday Morning • Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Tales for Twos at 9:15 a.m. for children 2-3 1/2 with a parent or caregiver. • Amos Memorial Public Library hosts Preschool Storytime at 10:15 a.m. for children 3 1/2-5 with a parent or caregiver. • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.

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

Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional “12Step” programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. Enter on Miami Street).

The Shelby County Historical Society recently came acress the following letter to the editor in the Sidney Daily News of Dec. 21, 1899. It provides a contrast with what children wanted for Christmas then compared to now.

A LETTER TO SANTA — 1899 Dear Santa, I thought I would drop you a few lines and tell you a few things what I want. Well, I want a pair of skates, because I think by the time Christmas comes it will be frozen up. And for another thing, I want a pair of leggings so that it will keep my feet warm and I want them so that they will come up above my shoe-tops, and I want a little slate like those that have pictures of cats and rabbits and dogs on and like those that are almost like a slate, and if it don’t cost too much I would like a large doll, so large that it would look about four years old. I will tell you where to find it. If you look in the basement of the Arcade on the place where the dolls are, you will see a large doll with real long curly hair and it is jointed and it is as pretty as I am. And I don’t think I want much, but dear Santa, I know that I want more than you can afford to give, for there are more little boys and girls and they want something too. But I would like to have so much a nice tricycle that would cost three dollars and that is too much, I think, to pay for anything, but that is really the price of it because I saw the price on it and it said $3.00 as plain as this letter is written and I think it is written pretty plain. Well Santa, I must close because it is getting late and I think if I don’t close you will not bring me anything. I have got as much as I can think of. Goodbye, dear Santa. Jeannette E. Linn 509 S. Walnut Ave.

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Lockington, 9 a.m. to noon.

Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club, Checkmates, meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

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

Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten from 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Monday Evening • The 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.

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 Pomeroy Ave. • Minster Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Wooden Shoe Inn, Minster. • The Brain Injury Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in conference rooms A and B at the Upper Valley Med Center, N. Dixie Highway, Troy. This group meets to support the caregivers and see the progress of survivors. For more information, call Shirley Whitmer at (937) 339-0356 or Margie Luthman at (937) 394-8681. • An hour-long support group for families who have a child with a life-threatening illness meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at Auglaize County Health Department. • K.I.D.S (Kids Illness and Disease Support) meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Auglaize County Health Department. For more information, contact Judy Strauer at (419) 738-7386. • The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org.

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Keep baby sleeping safely DAYTON — It is natural to want your newborn or infant close to you at all times, including when you and your baby sleep. The scary reality, though, is each year 4,500 unexpected infant deaths occur with research showing 80 to 90 percent of those deaths related to unsafe sleep practices. “A tragic sleep accident could happen to any family, so do everything possible to try to prevent one,” says Thomas Krzmarzick, MD, medical director of the Regional Soin Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center at Dayton Children’s. Dr. Krzmarzick points out that while there is no single sleep space that can guarantee a baby will be riskfree, there are ways to reduce the risk. Dayton Children’s and Dr. Krzmarzick remind you of the ABCs of safe sleep: A — Alone. A baby should sleep alone. Never let your baby sleep with another child, adult or pet. B — Back. A baby should sleep on his or her back - the safest position for a baby to sleep. Also, the baby should wear a one-piece

sleeper to avoid other chances of suffocation or strangulation. C — Crib. Do not allow your child to sleep on any other surface besides a crib. “One of the most important things for parents and caregivers to remember is to be responsible for their baby’s sleep safety,” says Dr. Krzmarzick. He and other staff in the Soin Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center at Dayton Children’s have seen firsthand what can happen when babies share a sleep space with an adult. Avoid these dangers: • Do not let babies sleep on an adult bed, couch, chair, beanbag, waterbed, feather bed, futon or recliner. • Do not let babies sleep with other children or pets. • A baby should not be in bed with anyone who smokes, even if they don’t smoke in bed. • A baby should not be in bed with anyone who has used alcohol, drugs, prescriptions or other medications. Any of these can lower a person’s ability to respond. • A baby should not

be in bed with someone who is overly tired, ill or does not wake easily. • Babies should not be in bed with someone who is obese. • Babies should not be in bed with someone who has long hair that is not tied up. Caregivers also need to know and agree to follow your baby’s sleep rules. Everyone who cares for your baby must know all of the sleep rules you follow in the normal care of your baby. If a caregiver does not want to follow those rules, you should find another caregiver. Your caregiver should provide a safe sleep space for your baby that is free of people, objects or pets that could cover your baby’s nose or mouth and not allow the baby to move or breathe. “As an emergency room physician, I see firsthand the devastating effects of unsafe sleep practices, says Dr. Krzmarzick. “We strongly recommend that infants do not cobed.” If you have questions about safe sleep, talk to your pediatrician or family doctor or visit childrensdayton.org for more information.

ANNIVERSARY

Knapkes to celebrate 50th VERSAILLES — Ivo and Henrietta Knapke, of Versailles, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 30, 2011, with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood. A dinner and reception for family and friends will immediately follow at the Knights of Columbus hall in Versailles where an open house will begin at 8 p.m. Ivo and the former Henrietta Schmitmeyer were married Jan. 27, 1962, in St. Sebastian Catholic Church in St. Sebastian. The Rev. Fred Stock performed the ceremony. Members of the bridal party were Ella Mae (Schmitmeyer) Watercutter, Lucille (Guggenbiller) Schmitmeyer,

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Five generations Five generations of a Jackson Center family recently gathered for a photo. Pictured clockwise from right front are great-great-grandmother Marie Sosby, of Jackson Center, holding Camden Bracco, of Aiken, S.C.; greatgrandfather Hugh Sosby, of Jackson Center; grandmother Jodi (Sosby) Morris, of Aiken, S.C.; and mother April (Morris) Bracco, of Aiken, S.C.

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p.m. Prizes will be awarded. • The F.J. Stallo Memorial Library will host the YA book club at 3:30 p.m. The library will also host an adult book club session at 7 p.m. Call (419) 628-2925 to find out what books will be discussed in each session. WEDNESDAY • Amos Memorial Public Library offers a drop-in craft for children 3 1/2 through fifth grade. The project is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DEC. 29 • The New Bremen Public Library will host a preschool craft at 11 a.m.

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Knapke, Bernard and Nicole Knapke, and James and Katie Knapke, all of Versailles. They have two daughters and sons-in-law: Sue and Chris Heitkamp and Lynn and Brian McEldowney, all of Versailles. The couple have 20 grandchildren.

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Birth of Jesus speaks to us There someof those things thing about the seems to really thought of connect people “Baby Jesus” to God. But that soothes us. when God himPeople seem to self came to us be more inas a baby, that clined to “hear” changed everyGod. We seem to thing. Your “get” God and It seems we pastor are willing to understand him more this time speaks embrace God of year than any when “we” can People The Rev. Harry hold him, but as other. Peterson will step into God grew into church the next our world, and week because it is as we see him as Creator, Christmas. and the fulfillment of the What is it about the Law, as the Prophet, we birth of Jesus that see God wanting to emspeaks to people? Think brace us even as we conof how many times God tinued to rebel, ignore, tried to speak to people violate and ended up uland show his love to peo- timately killing him. ple throughout the genThe “man” Jesus was erations. He came as the too much to handle. The Creator and Adam and Christ Child, we tend to Eve rebelled. He came as like because we think the Law and people vio- that we hold him. lated it. He gave us the “Let this mind be in prophets and people ig- you which was also in nored them and if they Christ Jesus, who, being didn’t ignore them, they in the form of God, did killed them. We could go not consider it robbery to on, judges, kings ... none be equal with God, but

made himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2:5-8 NKJV) When Jesus came down to us, he really came down. He wrapped his divinity in humanity, that he might live in our filthy and uncomfortable conditions. To be like us and to be with us. To make sure we understood that he understands our condition. To think that our Savior laid helpless, needy and in his own filth until someone cleansed him is not how we imagine Christmas morning, but that is how it was. Jesus let mankind hold him and care for him so that when the time was right, he would turn the tables and show

us that he must care for our eternal souls and hold us in salvation. He let humanity tell him what was best for him in his humanity until the time came he could tell us what was best for our eternity. He knows that we are helpless and needy and lie in the filth of sin helpless and we need to be cleansed. Maybe that is why Jesus said we must come to him as a little child — humble, needy, trusting. Christmas shows what extreme measures God took to show us just how much he does love us and wants us to know him. May you embrace the Christ Child this Christmas season and, even better still, may you recognize Jesus as the Savior who the Scriptures say, “will save his people from their sins.” The writer is lead pastor at Cornerstone Assembly of God in Sidney.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FULL GOSPEL LightHouse Ministries of Sidney 514 Michigan St., Sidney Phone: 937-419-2180 Pastor Paul Pearson Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Full Gospel Community Church 950 S. Children’s Home Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-9438 Pastor Jeff Hill Worship Times Sunday 11:20 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM

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

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

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

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Catholic Telegraph gets new editor-in-chief

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Pastor and puppets Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God pastor the Rev. Anthony Krummrey laughs at some puppets as they try to understand the true reason for Christmas during a special Christmas program Sunday. The program included special choir performances and a children’s recital.

Morning Christmas service set The Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God, 2745 State Route 29 North, will hold a morning service Christmas Day. There will be no Sunday school that

morning. Church will begin at 10 a.m. There will be no evening service. The Rev. Anthony Krummrey and the congregation of the church invite the public to join the worship service.

CINCINNATI — Veteran journalist Stephen A. Trosley, most recently publisher and editor The of Jo u r n a l Standard i n Freeport, Ill., has Trosley been appointed by Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr to be editor-inchief of The Catholic Telegraph, effective Jan. 3. The 180-year-old Telegraph is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, mailed monthly to about 155,000 households in the 19-county archdiocese. It also has a website at www.thecatholictelegraph.com. “I look forward to applying my journalism and new media experience to making The Catholic Telegraph both informative and entertaining for the people of

the Archdiocese of Cincinnati,” Trosley said. “This editorship is going to be a major change for me and that makes it especially attractive.” graduated Trosley from Marquette Catholic High School in Alton Ill. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Southern Illinois at EdUniversity wardsville in 1971. Before and after graduating, he worked as a reporter and copy editor for several dailies and weeklies in Illinois, Florida and Georgia. His major positions before his current post have included reporter and production editor at The Clinton Herald in Clinton, Iowa, from 1976 to 1979; manager editor of The Dickinson Press in Dickinson, N.D., from 1979 to 1982; city editor of The Clinton Herald from 1982 to 1987; editor of The Minot Daily News in Minot, N.D., from 1987 to 1991; editor of The

Courier-Tribune in Asheboro, N.C., from 1991 to 1994; executive editor of The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario, Calif., from 1994 to 1998; and publisher of The Norwalk Reflector in Norwalk, from 1998 to 2006. Trosley has also taught writing in Asheboro, N.C.; Fullerton, Calif.; and Sandusky. He belongs to many professional and civic organizations, including the American Society of Newspaper Editors. At The Catholic Telegraph he succeeds Tricia Hempel, who resigned in June after 18 years. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati is the 38th largest Catholic diocese in the country, with almost 500,000 Catholics, and has the eighth largest network of Catholic schools in terms of enrollment. The Archdiocese includes 214 parishes and 113 Catholic primary and secondary schools.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Anna family carries on ‘big tree’ tradition BY CINDY NASEMAN ANNA — Since 1993 when we moved into our new house, our family has been “tree hunting” each year for a big, live tree to put into house. Our great room has 17 1/2-foot ceilings, and each year we get closer and closer to reaching that ceiling. We make the trip to Tipp City to Valley View Thanksgiving Farms weekend and walk the enormous field searching for the tallest, fullest tree. Some years it has been warm and some very cold. One year it snowed the biggest flakes — it was beautiful. We always have to saw the tree down by hand even though they offer a chain saw. We borrow my dad’s truck to put the tree on which always extends at least three feet off the back of the truck. And, yes it is true that trees “grow” once you’ve cut them down in the field and have them into your house. They never seem as big in the field. This year while the boys were cutting the tree down, a gentlemen stopped and asked where this tree was going. After I told him “our house” he broke out in laughter and stated he thought we were getting it for a mall or city building and wanted to see it decorated. I told him he could stop by at our house in a week. We have learned a lot over the years and getting a live, big tree has actually become easier. The first year we found out really quick that our old, metal tree stand would not fit the large trunk to our tree. So we bought a newer, larger plastic stand. And still some years need to shave or chip off the trunk in order to get it into the stand. A friend of our last year solved this problem by making us a special heavy metal tree stand that weights around 50 pounds. It is large enough to fit the trunk of the tree and allow room for water, plus it helps to weight the tree down so

Fund established for building program BOTKINS — The Botkins Board of Education met on Dec. 14 and established a fund for the building program. The board approved of establishing fund 004 LFI Fund and 010 Classroom Facilities Fund and Local Share fund for the building project. The board then transferred $4,389 from the general fund to the LFI Fund to make up the difference between the bond anticipation notes and the total amount required to be posted in the construction funds. The board also adopted a resolution to stop collecting the 1/2mill classroom facilities maintenance levy for tax year 2011. Other action taken by the board: • Approved the salary increase for the Wapakoneta bus route for

Tony Rogers for $536 due to the length of the route. • Accepted the retirement of Ann Loy effective Dec. 31. • Hired Maria Westgerdes as a replacement for Loy on a limited probationary contract for the remainder of the 2011-12 school year. • Hired Ashley Adams as a student janitor at minimum wage. • Hired Chad Steinke as a substitute bus driver • Hired Keith Puschel as a supplemental media contract. The board entered into executive session to discuss the purchase of property. The reorganizational meeting will be held on Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m., and the next regular board meeting will be held on Jan 11 at 7 p.m.

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CONTINUING THE family tradition for another year, Joel (l-r), Cindy and Ryan Naseman stand beside the grand Christmas tree they have selected for this year before cutting it down at Valley View Farms in Tipp City. it will not tip over. Yes, the tree has fallen over several (decorated) years. Putting the tree upright more than once a year is no fun. We also found out the first year that those plastic tree bags you put under your tree to assist in disposing the tree when the season is over are not nearly large enough. Each year we cover the pathway from the door to the tree spot with plastic when the tree comes in and out. This allows us to just pick up the plastic with all the needles fairly quickly. We found out quickly not to use the central vacuum system to sweep up the needles. Also, when taking the tree down, we start at the bottom and cut it down limb by limb until

we can stand underneath it. We then know we can tip it over and get it through the front door much more easily. Oh yes — about bugs and spiders: My mother pulled me aside on Christmas Eve the second year we had a live tree to inform me that we had bugs all over the carpet near the tree. Needless to say, the Christmas night the tree came down. We now spray the tree each year with indoor plant bug spray before decorating to eliminate whatever insects are in the tree. Did you know after being in a warm house for 30 days eggs and nests hatch? Our friends and family have also enjoyed our yearly tree venture. Our neighbors and friends

joke that they are going to put up bleachers and watch us arrive with the tree and “try” to get it out of the back of the truck and into the front door. We invite people over to “sing around the tree.” They enjoy trying to figure out how we get it into the house, decorate it and keep it in a stand. This tradition began back in 1993 when we moved into our new home and continues. Our boys are almost on their own and still want to tree hunt, but they are not able to assist in the decorating or daily watering of the tree. We have said this will be our last year of “big trees,” but you never know … when you get in that field and start hunting, the spirit of the season takes you over!

ANNA — At their monthly meeting, members of the Anna Civic Association approved donations and made plans for 2012. A $500 donation was approved to the Anna Branch of the Amos Memorial Public Library for use of its meeting room throughout the year, and $5,600 was approved for assistance in renovating the restrooms at the Anna Village Park. A $500 allocation was approved for the Anna Historical Society for the Village Christmas Celebration. Plans are under way for the Anna Homecoming Festival to be held June 22 and 23. Enter-

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tainment on Friday night is DJ Mat VanHorn and Saturday night is Outrider. The parade will once again start at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Plans are in the process to have area youth bands play in the entertainment tent after the parade. Officers for 2012 are Cindy Naseman, president; Gary Strasser, vice Missy president; Brunswick, treasurer; and Kelli Skidmore, secretary. Meeting are held the Monday each first month at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Anna Library. All residents of the Anna School District are welcome to become members. There is no meeting the months of January and July.

The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby By County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel. Don Van Buren Township Lochard Joseph B. and Rose M. Schemmel to Gary L. A self-made man recently told us that if he had it to do over and Sandra E. Hoying, again, he’d get some help. trustees, section 28, *** east 1/2 north 1/2 A little courtesy goes a long way northwest 1/4, 40.0 – which is fortunate, in view of the short supply. acres, $260,000. *** Joseph B. Schemmel Little boy, after getting an injecto Six L Properties Ltd., tion: “They didn’t give me medsection 28, part southication to swallow – they pinned some in me.” east 1/4 and northwest *** 1/4 exceptional, 41,140 One woman’s bargain is anothacres, and part souther woman’s product that isn’t west 1/4, 41.87 acres, selling. street bill hasn’t come in $502,625. *** yet. It’s no problem. It’s great to be great but it’s We’re still going to regreater to be human. *** ceive it, but it won’t be Have a great Christmas. until next year.” Best wishes from the The temporary approfolks at priation provides the village with funds needed in January prior to the annual appropriation orHeating & dinance. It was also deAir Conditioning For Home Delivery Call clared an emergency and (937) 492-8811 498-5939 or approved. See us for incredible buys on good stuff. 1-800-688-4820 The council met in executive session to discuss personnel employment before adjournment. The council will not meet again until More Than Just A Cosmetic Issue Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Pain Phlebitis

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Caring at Christmas You have ALL outdone yourselves this year with the Caring at Christmas donations!! Your donations have added up to over $25,650! Even in this troubled economy, the people of Shelby County have come through with their great generosity. The individuals and businesses listed below are those who have donated to Caring at Christmas instead of sending Christmas Cards to people in the Sidney and Shelby County area. All of the money donated will go toWilson Hospice Care. With this year’s fantastic contribution, we will have given Wilson Hospice over $375,000 in donations over the years! THANK YOU! Many of our family and friends in Shelby County will receive comfort and assistance because of your generosity. Thank you to Wilson Hospice Care for the incredible job that they do taking care of all of our loved ones!! It is because of their effort that this project has become one of such giving by all of you. We apologize if anyone’s name was accidentally omitted from the ad or misspelled. We wish all of you and your loved ones a very Blessed Holiday Season!

Caring at Christmas Committee TaraAdams Dennis & MartyAhrens Larry and DianeAlexander Gary & PamAllen TheAllinger & Wilson Families AlmaAllinger Jon & LibbyAllison Tom and LisaAlvetro-Rossman & Family John & KathyAmos Bill & DonnaAnkney Bob & OllieAnthony RogerAschenbach Merrill &AnnAsher D. Jay, Peggy, Megan & Karly Baird Paul & Betty Baker Steve & Peggy Baker John and Mary Ruth Ball Doug & Sara Barhorst Kurt & Connie Barhorst Paul & Shelly Barhorst & Family Denny &Anita Barker Julia Barker Dale & Carol Barr Mike & Connie Behr Dr. & Mrs. John O. Beigel Ann L. Bell Karl & Judy Bemus Hilda Benanzer Bobby & Roger Bender Walt & Carol Bennett Dan & Lori Bensman & Family Gary & Emmy Bensman John and Jan Bensman Leonard & Connie Bensman Mary Ellen Bertke Tim & Judy Bickel Judi & Gene E. Billing Larry & Patty Billing Lew & Judy Blackford Terry and Lisa Blagg Phyllis Blust Jeff & Carol Boblit Fred Boecker Tom & Sondra Boecker Don & Pat Boerger Irene E. Boerger Joan Boltz Hugh & Kay Bonnorant BarbaraA. Borchers Ed & Merilyn Borchers Paul & Bonnie Borders Dr. & Mrs. Ken Bosslet Jim & Linda Brandewie Ruth Braun Jim & Bette Brentlinger George & Fran Brockman Dale & Kathy Brockman Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Brockman Mary & Nathan Brown Guy & Linda Bruno, Ocala FL Shawn, Missy,Alex & Morgan Brunswick Dr.Ashok Ketaki Buddhadev Fred Bunke Leona Bunker Jack & Bonnie Buschur Gary & Pamela Carter Roger andAnn Chaney Rev. Phil &Arlene Chilcote Mr. & Mrs. Harold Christman Mike & Gail Clark David & Ginny Clarkson Jane L. Clayton Genevieve Conradi Phil & Jan Cook Tom &Terri Cooper Steve, Sylvia, Krista & Kyle Corbin Steve & Cheryl Corthell Bob & Barb Cotner

Andy & Michelle Counts Kent & Darlene Craver Norris Cromes Ralph & JoAnn Cromes Stan & Carole Crosley Joe & Marlene Crusey Bob & Kim Curlis Norris & Nancy Davidson Tim & Martha Davidson Donald J. Davis Jim & Janice Davis Wm. H. Deam Jim & Nancy Deam Virginia Decker Thomas & Phyllis DeVelvis Bruce & Karen Dickman Dorothy Dickman Dan & Judy Doll John & Nettie Dunlap Louise Dunlap Dan & Marianne Dunson In Memory of Gary DurnellJudy, Dee, Liz & Stephanie In Memory of Gene Durnell Norma Durnell Terry and Charlene Echols Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Edwards DeWane and Sarah Eichenauer Gloria Elsass Nila Elsass Bill & Bonnie Elsass Larry & Karen Elsner & Family Jack &Anne Elson Pat &Ann Engle John & Martha Ernst Stan and Barbara Evans and family Bonnie & Harry Faulkner Marc, Eileen, Ben, Laura & Jennifer Ferree David & Kathie Fields Richard and Marla Flinn David R. Fogt and Katherine J. Fogt Don R. & Lois M. Fogt Judy Fogt Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fortkamp ThomasV. Francis Karl & Ellen Freytag V. Paul & Wilma Gahagan Leroy & Lucy Gaier Robert Gaier Rick, Pam & Erikka Gambill John & Debra Garmhausen Ms. JoyceA. Gates Wayne & RuthAnn Gerber Frank & Julie Gilardi Mick &Vickie Given Tom & Mivi Given Paul,Vivian & Jeff Goins Russell & Rene Gottemoeller & Family John & Wilda Graham Tom, Kay, Kurt & Molly Graver Ed & Karen Green Lee Greer Richard & Marcia Grigg Tom Griner Roger & Rosanna Grinstead Michael & DawnVollmarGrone Jim & Donna Gross Lanny and Sue Gump Helen Gusching M. Darlene Hall Jim & Brenda Hall Jim & Joan Hall Larry & Jo Hall Dale & Mary Lane Harlamert Mark,Suzi, Elliott & Carley Harrod Dr. & Mrs. Fred Haussman and Family

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Sidney Daily News,Thursday, December 22, 2011

Girl disagrees with 2-month punishment DR. WALunwise decision. LACE: I’ve been Your parents grounded for a were disapmonth because I pointed that you came home after the betrayed a date with my trust they had boyfriend with in you and are alcohol on my including your breath. I can boyfriend as a handle this, but I ’Tween part of your also cannot go Learn 12 & 20 problem. out with my from this experiDr. Robert boyfriend for two ence. Take your Wallace months because punishment, they are blaming and stop telling him as much as they are them, “It isn’t fair.” Life, blaming me. That’s not at times, isn’t fair. Refair! member, if you hadn’t I won’t see him again had the beer, your until about Valentine’s boyfriend and you would Day! He didn’t pour the be holding hands right drink down my throat or now! threaten me with vioIf your parents have lence if I didn’t drink the the opportunity to read beer. I don’t drink, and I your letter and my redidn’t like the taste of sponse, there might be a beer. I drank it because I slight chance they will was with a group of kids give in a bit and allow who were drinking, and I you to go out with your didn’t have the courage boyfriend before Valento say, “No, thanks” when tine’s Day. But don’t one of the beer-drinking count on it. guys handed me one. I admit that I was DR. WALLACE: My weak, and I’m now “pay- boyfriend of almost two ing the price” for my mis- years will be released take, but I’m upset that from prison soon. He has they are also blaming my been battling an alcohol boyfriend for my error. I addiction for a long time. drank the beer because In fact, his drinking is a at that moment I decided big part of why he’s beto drink it, and my hind bars. When he boyfriend was not around talked to his probation when this happened. I officer, he was told that tried explaining this to many people who have my parents, but they re- drug or alcohol addicfuse to be reasonable. He tions take up smoking to is getting punished, but sort of relieve the stress he committed no crime. or take the edge off the What can I do to get my problem. When he told parents to realize this? - me this, I was shocked. Nameless, Atlanta, Ga. Now he is considering NAMELESS: I agree taking up smoking when that you are responsible he is released. 100 percent for drinking I am very much the beer and, as you are against smoking because now well aware, it was an of its health risks, not to

mention its unattractiveness. I am doubtful that smoking is a good way for someone with an addiction to take the edge off. It just seems like trading one bad habit for another. Am I right to be concerned? Aren’t there more healthy ways for someone with an addiction to relieve stress? Nameless, Sacramento, Calif. NAMELESS: Your boyfriend should join Alcoholics Anonymous immediately and work to stay alcohol-free one day at a time. Starting the nicotine habit would not take the edge off; it would only compound the problem. The people at AA will explain the reasons for him not to start smoking. 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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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid arguments about politics, religion or racial issues today. Don’t get caught up in squabbles about education or legal matters. People want to fight today! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Disputes about shared property, inheritances, insurance matters, taxes and debt are likely today. Because you feel you have something personally invested, you could be upset. Try to stay calm. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be extra patient with partners and close friends, because arguments can break out easily today. People are quick to react emotionally. (This includes you.) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Cooperation with co-workers is possible if you’re tolerant and easygoing today. Don’t react if others are shorttempered, because this is a temporary thing. Be forgiving. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Avoid power struggles with children today. Romance is also rocky. Keep in mind that people are too ready to start a fight today. (Keep clear of this!) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It takes two to make a fight, so keep this in mind if domestic quarrels begin today (especially with parents). Just keep silent and coast today, because by tomorrow, things will look completely different. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might be overzealous trying to persuade others to agree with you

today. You’re keen to enlighten people, because you want them to see things the way you do. (Does it really matter?) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Arguments about possessions or money might arise today. Postpone these discussions for another day, because this is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You feel more emotional today because the Moon is in your sign. Furthermore, it’s at odds with fiery Mars. This means you’re not going to take lip from anyone! (Hey — chill out.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Use today’s energy to do some wonderful research and find answers behind the scenes. You probably can solve old problems if you’re patient. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Avoid squabbles with groups or members of groups today. Later, you’ll be glad you did. (These arguments will get you nowhere.) PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a poor day to be lippy with authority figures. Don’t overreact, and don’t say or do anything you’ll later regret. Keep your head down and your powder dry. YOU BORN TODAY You’re a curious combination of careful planning and spontaneity. You need to be free to do your own thing and express your original ideas (of which you have many). Nevertheless, you’re a meticulous planner. This is why some people think they know you but they really don’t. Work hard to build or construct something this year because your rewards soon will follow. Birthdate of: Yousuf Karsh, photographer; Jose Greco, flamenco dancer; Catriona Le May Doan, athlete/sportscaster.

Holiday Display Contest winners noted JACKSON CENTER — The village of Jackson Center has announced the winners of the town’s fifth annual Holiday Display Contest. The contest recognizes “residents who best contribute to the holiday atmosphere and beauty of Jackson Center during the

holiday season through the use of lights and decorations,” according to village officials. Winners will receive free or discounted electric service for December. Winners are as first place, Darren and Tamera Gates, all of December’s electric bill paid by

the village, up to $250; second place, Brian and Jamie Lotz, half of December’s electric bill paid, up to $125; third place, Eldon and Barb Wical, and David and Tracey Ross, onequarter of December’s electric bill paid by the village, up to $75.

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Volume IV

Thursday, December 22, 2011

What do you want for Christmas?

Mrs. Plaine “I want my son to come home from California.”

Nic Logic “I want a ukulele.”

Sabrina Bailey “I want a pegacorn (a unicorn with pegasis wings).”

Sean Holthaus and Jarrod King Sean - “I want everyone to have a Merry Christmas!” Jarrod - “I want money.”

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Happenings at the Hive Wednesday, December 21 4:30PM Girls Freshman Basketball Troy Home 5:00PM Boys Middle School Wrestling Benjamin Logan Away 5:30PM Boys Middle School Basketball Weisenborn Away 6:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Troy Home 7:30PM Girls Varsity Basketball Troy Home Thursday, December 22 12:00PM Coed Varsity Bowling Miamisburg Away 6:00PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Super Tri, @Troy Kenton Ridge, Indian Lake Away Friday, December 23 6:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Miamisburg Away 7:30PM Boys Varsity Basketball Miamisburg Away

Lady Jackets earn first win BY AUSTIN ELMORE

Destiny Helton and Morgen Lochard Destiny - “I want a gift certificate to Taco Bell and a tv.” Morgen - “I want clothes.”

David Petersime “I want a juggernaut suit.”

Sara Smith and Heaven Mr. Keiser Schmidt “I have a great family Sara - “I want a new and a nice home, so I phone.” have everything I need.” Heaven - “I want a camera”

Happy Holidays!

The Sidney High Girls Varsity basketball team picked up their first win of the season this past Saturday afternoon as they defeated their bitter rival, Piqua, 47-29. The Jackets started off fired up as Monique Hayanik was hot from 3-point land. Jackets junior guard, Lauren Elmore, soon took over. Not only did she get her teammates involved in the offense with 5 assists, she played a great defensive game, racking up 5 steals. In addition to that, Elmore had 24 of the Jackets 47 points. It was the first win of the season for Sidney, and also the first for firstyear head coach Megan Mummey. "Coach was so fired up at halftime, we all were," said junior guard, Kelia Ford. The Lady Jackets are now 1-1 in GWOC North play, and 1-7 overall. The Jackets will host the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, December 21st at SHS.

Reporters: Meghan Bennett Abby Ciriegrio Colleen Kinninger Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder

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Best Wishes for a Very Blessed Christmas from the Lehman Catholic High School Community! The Angels Mass BY: COLLEEN KINNINGER The temperatures are dropping, the streets are being decked out in lights and that can only mean one thing: it’s almost Christmas time! Every single family has its own traditions during Christmas time. Whether it is visiting family, having a specific dinner, or a certain way of opening presents, there are unmistakable sets of family traditions. One of the biggest traditions that we experience in our Catholic family is the practice of going to Mass on Christmas. Parishes typically offer the same Mass schedule as a Sunday. However, there is also the special option of going to Mass at Midnight. The Mass on Christmas has a long history in the Catholic Church. The second Bishop of Rome, Telesphorus, declared that a Mass should be held to celebrate the birthday of Christ. It was not until 354 AD that there was a first “Christ’s Mass.” Finally, in 400 AD, Pope Sixtus III established the Midnight Mass, according to http://ezinearticles.com/. This Mass is sometimes called the Angels Mass, referring to the angels that proclaim the good news. This is the first Mass that celebrates the Christmas season in the liturgical year. It is held at midnight to reflect the belief that Christ was born at midnight. It also symbolizes the darkness that Jesus Christ can dispel from our lives. Candles are used at the Mass to represent the light of Christ entering into our world. As you prepare to celebrate in all of the typical traditions of Christmas, maybe you can consider starting a new tradition and seeing all that the Midnight Mass has to offer.

A new year, a new you! BY: ABBY CIRIEGIO 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… The countdown to a new year is something we all look forward to as January rapidly approaches. A new year brings with it the possibilities of a fresh start, a chance for all of us to forget the past and embrace the future. What better way to embrace your future than through a New Year’s Resolution! The tradition of the New Year’s Resolution dates all the way back to pre-Christian times around 153 B.C. It wasn’t until Julius Caesar developed the modern day calendar, that the New Year was actually celebrated on January 1. The mythical Roman king, Janus, was placed at the head of the calendar in order to look back on past events, as well as, look forward to the events of the future. He was always depicted with two faces, one on the front of his head and one on the back. At midnight on December 31, the Romans imagined Janus looking back at the old year and forward to the new. Thus, Janus became the ancient symbol of resolutions, and was believed to bring good fortune to those who believed in him. I hit the hallways to find out what Lehman students plan to do for their resolutions this New Year’s: “I plan to work out more,” said senior Masie Sherman. “But it probably won’t happen!” Junior Ally Bergman said, “I plan to get better grades.” “To get buff and huge; you know, focus on my good looks!” said sophomore Seth Bensman. “My New Year’s Resolution is to study more and get better grades,” said freshman Elizabeth Edwards. English teacher Mrs. Maxson said “To not let life get away from me!” So you see, New Year’s Resolutions are not only a thing of the past, but are very much a tradition of the present and hope for the future.

Justice will be served BY: MEGHAN BENNETT May it please the court. Lehman Catholic’s Mock Trial team is ready to present their case to you! Started in 1984, Mock Trial is a contest in which teams from schools across the country compete in contrived legal trials. The goal of the competition is to win both the plaintiff and the defense sides of a legal case with students acting as both attorneys and witnesses for both sides. This year’s Mock Trial team advisors are teachers Matthew Normile and Elizabeth Maxson, as well as legal advisors, Nicole Reiss and Josh Koltack, both of whom are practicing lawyers. Lehman’s team is young, but eager to learn the ropes of the judicial system in time for district competition which will be held on February 3. The team members consist of students from grades 9-12 who have an interest in the legal workings of our nation. Serving as lawyers on the team are seniors Meghan Bennett and Dan Sehlhorst, junior Louis Gaier, and sophomore Grace Winhoven. Acting as witnesses are junior Alyx Meyers, sophomores Patrick Blenman and Julia Harrelson, and freshmen Alec Greve, Eric Jackson, and Teddy Jackson. This year’s case deals with an individual’s right to privacy. College student Storm Jackson has returned home to attend a community party and open houses with his parents. During the same weekend that Storm attended this party and open houses, addictive medications were stolen from each location. Without a warrant and with some unanswered questions, the local police chief used the GPS tracking system on Storm’s cell phone in order to pin the crime on him. The prosecution is trying to prove that the police chief had no right to contact the phone company and receive these records under the protection of the 4th Amendment. The defense is trying to prove that the police chief did indeed have the right to these records. This is not a case of finding the guilty party, but of finding just law. “Mock Trial is great. It is a well-rounded activity that gives students the chance to act, argue, and learn about the law at the same time,” says advisor Normile. “I think this year will be even more enjoyable because the case is so relatable to everyone.” We wish the Mock Trial team the best of luck this year! After all, someone has to keep the order in the court here at Lehman!

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24 hours ending at 7 a.m. ..0.83 Month to date .....................4.36 Year to date ......................57.24

Thursday’s sunset ......5:14 p.m. Friday’s sunrise ..........7:57 a.m. Friday’s sunset ...........5:15 p.m.

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

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It will be dry for most of the day today but another storm system produces more rain the by end of the d a y . Highs will be in the u p p e r 4 0 s which will drop to the lower 30s overnight. Friday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow.

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Treating leukemia explained DEAR DR. ter) has a two- to DONOHUE: I fourfold increased am 73 years old. I risk of developing have chronic lymit. A definite cause phoid (lymphohasn’t been discytic) leukemia. covered. All major Can you inherit hospitals treat this from a parthis illness. It is ent? Is there a the most prevaplace that special- To your lent kind of adult izes in treating leukemia in the good this disease? I Western world, would like to health with 15,000 new know more about Dr. Paul G. cases occurring it. — S. annually in the Donohue ANSWER: United States. The incidence of chronic “Leukemia” means lymphoid leukemia is cancer of white blood cells. higher in families where That sends a chill down one member has it. How- everyone’s spine. This ever, that’s a far cry from leukemia is not like most saying that the children of other leukemias. For one, an affected person in- it’s an illness that’s mostly evitably will come down confined to older patients. with it. The exact genetic The average age of its apinfluence has yet to be pearance is 65. worked out. A first-degree Secondly, it often has a relative (mother, father, very long course. Fully sister, brother, son, daugh- one-third of patients

never need treatment. Treatment is predicated on the stage of illness. If only blood and bone marrow are involved, the prognosis is good. This is stage 1. People with stage 1 disease have more than 10 years of life expectancy. In stage 2, the life expectancy is seven years. With stage 2, lymph nodes and the spleen and liver are involved. Stage 3 is when the bone marrow’s production of both red and white blood cells and platelets (the clotting blood cells) falls off. It’s prognosis is less optimistic. Quite often, the diagnosis of CLL is made when a person has a complete blood count, a routine lab test. The count shows a marked elevation of lymphocytes, the white blood cell whose name is

given to this illness. At more-advanced stages, the signs and symptoms are enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and susceptibility to infections. I have a friend who has had this illness for many, many years, more than 10. He is athletically very active and, in all other respects, the picture of health. That doesn’t hold for all patients.

help I needed. Nobody else was there for me. If she is hitting him, he needs to call the police. If he has marks on him, SHE will go to jail. Men are too often ashamed to call the police because men think it reflects on their manhood. However, they need to put that shame aside and get the help they need. — JOE IN MISSOURI DEAR ABBY: I’m a retired cop. “Bruised” asked you if what his girlfriend is doing is domestic abuse. Your reply did not mention that his girlfriend hitting him IS domestic abuse. It doesn’t matter if the abuser is male or female, nor the size of the victim. ”Bruised” should call the cops and report this before she goads him into a response that gets him arrested. The courts can mandate the ther-

75 years Dec. 22, 1936 The Allinger Brothers mill in Quincy, the Frank Craig elevator and the Atlantic Oil Co.’s White Flash gasoline bulk station in West Liberty were burglarized sometime last night. A check at the Allinger mill this morning revealed that a typewriter had been taken, along with an adding machine, a 12 gauge single barrel shot gun and a package of rifle bullets. ––––– Capt. Earl Hammond, of Nome, Alaska, noted explorer, with his reindeer and Alaskan dogs, accompanied by Santa Claus and his entire outfit, came into Sidney from the north this afternoon and established headquarters in the northeast corner of the public square. The program was sponsored by the Sidney Merchants Association with George Gagoudy, Rotary Santa Clause, as chairman, assisted by Joseph Wright.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available 50 years health newsletters at P.O. Dec. 22, 1961 Box 536475, Orlando, FL Officers now serving 32853-6475. Readers may the Pasco Ladies Aide also order health newsletwere re-elected to their ters from www.rbmarespective offices during mall.com. the Christmas meeting held last Thursday evening. Mrs. Wayne Snavley is president; Mrs. Robert Bumgarner, apy she apparently vice president; Mrs. Anneeds. — RUSS IN HELENA, MONT. DEAR ABBY: I was a victim. People asked me why I didn’t fight back. I wasn’t raised to hit women. In the end, my wife put me in the hospital twice and left me blind in my left eye. She spent nine months in jail for everything that happened. Violence is violence regardless of who is throwing the punches. Tell that man he needs to get out now! God forbid he ends up dead. — BATTERED IN ARIZONA

Abused man urged to stop suffering in silence DEAR ABBY: D E A R On Oct. 19 you DONALD: printed a letter from Since I “Bruised and printed that Abused,” a man who letter I have is dating a woman heard from who becomes physir e a d e r s cally violent when telling me my they argue. I know answer didn’t this is a touchy subgo far enough. Dear ject. I have heard (I advised Abby from authorities him to end Abigail that about half of the relationVan Buren ship.) Among domestic violence occurs when a woman those who throws the first blow. wrote to me were docMost women believe, tors, members of law enas the abusive girlfriend forcement and mental said, that her attack on health specialists — as him isn’t violence because well as former victims. she’s a woman and he is a My newspaper readers man. As difficult as it comment: may be, we need to talk DEAR ABBY: Beabout the role women cause we are bigger and play in the domestic vio- stronger does not mean lence cycle as well as the we don’t get abused. I responsibilities of men. was abused by my forI’m saving the letter from mer wife and an ex-girl“Bruised” to remind me. friend before I — DONALD, A CALI- recognized it for what it FORNIA DENTIST was and got myself the

Dec. 22, 1911 Professional yeggmen burglarized the treasurer’s office at the Miami County court house at an early hour this morning, but got only $30.31 for their trouble, failing to gain entrance into the inner vault of the big safe, where there were several thousand dollars in cash, notes and bonds. It is presumed the burglars drove to the north as several suspicious characters were reported seen at Piqua. Chief O’Leary and Sidney police were keeping a watchful eye on the local railroads. ––––– Word from Troy today indicates that the Troy Foundry Co. has decided to stay in that city despite the very flattering offer made by Sidney residents. The company felt that it would require a year to develop any considerable patronage in Sidney and decided to turn down the local offer. ––––– The R. Given and Son Company has filed a petition in court against the city of Sidney, asking the court to declare and order a part of Lane Street vacated. In the petition the Given Co. says that such action will conduce to the general interests in the city of Sidney.

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.

thony Barga, secretary; Mrs. Irvin Starrett, assistant secretary; Mrs. William Hall, treasurer; Mrs. Roy Ely, pianist; Mrs. Ralph Riddle, chorister and Mrs. Millard Jackson, news reporter. ––––– Kiwanis club members played host to 80 children from the elementary schools of Sidney at their annual Christmas party held Wednesday noon at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Planning the annual party were members of the club’s boys and girls committee, headed by Clarence Hemmert, and assisted by Earl Davis, Judge L.E. Bauer, Dr. Clayton Kiracofe, Frank Courter, Don Fogt and Lloyd Cromes.

25 years Dec. 22, 1986 Roger Bender, Shelby County Extension agent for agriculture and community and natural resources, received three honors at a recent Ohio Cooperative Extension Service Annual Conference in Columbus. He was recognized by the Ohio Cooperative Extension Agents Association as the southwest District achievement winner in community and natural resources. During an Epsilon Sigma Phi recognition breakfast, Bender received statewide recognition in the Team Teaching competition. Bender also rehonorable ceived mention Team Teaching recognition for a “Producing Quality Milk Seminar” held last March. ––––– More than $1,200 worth of brand new toys were collected by Warner Cable Communications this year for donation to the Salvation Army as part of Warner’s annual “Toys For Tots” drive. Warner Cable Manager Lester Westover said the toys were gathered as a result of a special holiday installation offer to new and existing subscribers with the donation of a new toy worth $5 or more. ––––– 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

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REPLAY 50 years ago December 22, 1961 Fort Loramie’s junior high cagers have already achieved outstanding success. The local youngsters turned the tables on Minster’s Junior High crew 4541 for their fifth win in as many starts. Ernst and Schwartz led the Loramie club with 16 and 14 points, respectively.

25 years ago December 22, 1986 The Sidney High wrestling team finished third in the 23team Grove City Freshman Invitational with 160 points. Wes Herrick was the outstanding wrestler of the tournament for Sidney, winning the 155-pound class despite normally wrestling at 132.

IN BRIEF Miles gets AP honor BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU's 2011 season will be remembered for challenging Les Miles' crisis-management skills over and over again. Now within one more victory of an unbeaten season and a BCS national title, Miles has been voted The Associated Press Coach of the Year. Thirty of 56 votes cast went to Miles. Bill Snyder of Kansas State was second with 16, Mike Gundy of Oklahoma State had six, Brady Hoke of Michigan got three and Lane Kiffin of Southern California had one.

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

Jackets head to Miamisburg BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com After a couple of near-40point losses in the early going, the Sidney Yellow Jackets have become competitive. The Jackets are still winless, but have shown signs that this is an improving team. P. Hudson In their last three outings, against Vandalia, Xenia and Trotwood, the Jackets have hung around to the end. Granted, the Trotwood score says otherwise at 109-75 Tuesday night. But it was just a 12-point game after three before Sidney’s periods, fourth-quarter gambling resulted in a lot of easy shots for the Rams. “In the last few games, we’ve been much more unselfish,” said Greg Snyder, the head coach. “We’re doing a

much better job of moving on offense and getting our offense started.” And he thinks there’s something to the fact that the improvement has coincided with the return of sophomore Patwaun Hudson. Hudson missed the Jackets’ first two games, but in the four games he’s played since returning, he is averaging 14.8. “Patwaun coming back has a lot to do with us playing better,” said Snyder. “Bringing him back is not like bringing back one person. He puts guys in more comfortable positions, and he can make plays for them.” The Jackets have been getting excellent balance of late, like Tuesday against Trotwood when four players scored in double figures. “It’s nice to see guys jumping on board,” said Snyder. “These teams we’re playing are good, and they’re going to find a way to take away your best scorers. But when you’re

getting points from a lot of different places, that makes up for it.” He pointed to players like Zyler White, Dezmond Hudson, Tyree Manley and Gold Barnes. “Zyler had a great first quarter the other night,” he said. “Tyree and Dezmond have done a nice job of getting to the basket, and Gold has been improving so much.” Still, he knows the Jackets can’t control everything. “We’re not very big and we’re not very experienced,” he said. “There have been times when we’ve done everything right on defense, but they were either four inches taller than us or just jumped over us. “It’s always been one quarter,” he added. “We just haven’t been able to put four of them together. I don’t know if it’s a maturity thing, or we’re not in basketball shape. But if we can get to that point, we’ll win some games.” The Jackets face a lengthy

Jets lose top scorer Gillem BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com Fairlawn head coach Derek Alexander has been a big proponent of a run-andgun style for his Jets, feeling it gave the team its best chance to win. But he hints at a dramatic change in playing style after one of the area’s top players, junior Anthony Gillem, suffered a broken wrist in Tuesday night’s loss to Fort Loramie. Gillem led the area in scoring last season, and is averaging 20.8 points per game so far this season. The Jets will have a while to get used to his absence since they are off until the Parkway Holiday Tournament starting a week from tonight. There are still three County games on tap for Friday, with unbeaten Jackson Center invading once-beaten Botkins, the Russia Raiders hosting Anna in what will be their fifth game in 11 days, and Fort Loramie making the trip down Ohio 66 to Houston. Of course, there are no games on Saturday, Christmas Eve.

ON THE AIR High school basketball On the Internet (Times approximate) TONIGHT Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Anna at Russia. Air time 7:10. FRIDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Fort Loramie at Houston. Air time 7:40. PressProsMagazine.com — Boys basketball, Anna at Rusia. Air time 7:30 TUESDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Houston at Lehman. Air time 7:10.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We can’t have one person that’s 90 percent in. We have to have everybody 100 percent focused, tuned in, ready to go.” —Kansas Jayhawks’ junior guard Elijah Johnson, after the team lost at home to Davidson Tuesday night

ON THIS DATE IN 1969 — Pete Maravich sets an NCAA record by hitting 30 of 31 foul shots, and scores 46 points to lead LSU to a 98-89 victory over Georgia. 2003 — Brett Favre passes for 399 yards and four touchdowns a day after his father dies, moving into second place in NFL history for career TD passes while leading the Green Bay Packers to a 41-7 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Favre passes Fran Tarkenton on the NFL’s career list with his 343rd career TD throw.

Fairlawn It was a night to forget for SIDNEY’S LINDSEY Sturwold is pressured by Torri Merrell of Troy in girls basketball action at the Jets Tuesday. Sidney High School Wednesday. “The game was more of a loss than anyone could think,” said Alexander. The Jets not only lost 7344, but Gillem went down in the third quarter. Alexander said best-case scenario is Sidney did not reach double The Sidney High girls were Lauren Elmore was Sidunable to match up with the figures in any quarter, and ney’s leading scorer, finishing Gillem will be out for four weeks. But he admits to not Troy Lady Trojans in Greater finished the game hitting just with seven. planning on having his sharpTroy (55) Western Ohio Conference five field goals in 46 attempts, Schulz 1-1-3; Sakal 3-3-12; Norris shooter back until tournaNorth Division girls basket- 11 percent. 2-1-6; Taylor 1-2-4; Lehman 0-1-1; “We struggled offensively Merrell 7-0-14; Schultz 1-0-2; Wood 3- ment time. ball action Wednesday at the “The game was already tonight,” said Sidney coach 7-13. Totals: 17-15-55. high school, losing 55-23. over at the time,” said AlexanSidney (23) The loss left the Lady Jack- Megan Mummey. “Saturday’s Foy 0-1-1; Harris 1-2-5; Elmore 3- der. “He went into the game ets with a 1-8 record, and they win (over Piqua) took such a 1-7; Watercutter 0-2-2; Perrin 0-4-4; with a sprained wrist from are off now until Jan. 4, when mental toll on the girls, I don’t Sturwold 1-2-4. Totals: 5-12-23. Saturday, and I don’t know if Score by quarters: think we were ready to play. they will play at Trotwood. 26 42 55 that made his wrist a little We had way too many un- Troy...............................13 Troy is now 5-2. Sidney ..............................3 8 17 23 weak. But he went down in Sidney got off to a tough forced turnovers, and those Three-pointers: Sidney 1 (Harthe third quarter, and it was start, managing just eight are things you can’t do ris); Troy 4 (Sakal 3, Norris). obvious something was Records: Sidney 1-8, Troy 5-2. points in the first half. That against good teams and exReserve score: Troy 37, Sidney wrong.” resulted in an 18-point lead at pect to be in the game.” SDN Photo/Todd B. Acker

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pre-Christmas trip Friday night when they head to Miamisburg to face the 2-2 Vikings, who are coming off a win over a good Fairborn team Tuesday. The two teams have one thing in common — they both lost at Springboro by lopsided margins. The Vikings have also lost to West Carrollton and have beaten Piqua so far. “Love those long trips,” said Snyder. “Close to Christmas, everybody will be shopping. Miamisburg has an outstanding player in Nathan Chambers. He’s good inside and outside, and he’s been getting to the line a lot. And he does a lot of their rebounding. It seems like we face a player like him every game. “They’re a well-coached team,” he added. “They don’t do anything crazy. They do a lot of simple things and try to do them well. When you play a team like Miamisburg, you have to limit their easy buckets.”

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he said. complish,” “There are opportunities there for some other kids now.”

Russia The Raiders ran into a tough Jackson Center squad and came away with their first loss on Tuesday by a 70-57 score. “The kids played hard and didn’t give up,” he said. “We had some shots that could have cut into the lead, but couldn’t hit. And when Jackson had a chance to extend their lead, they hit shots. But I’m not too

crazy about giving up 70 points.” The Raiders have been keeping up quite a hectic pace. Friday’s home game with Anna will be their fifth in 11 days. “I think it’s toughest from a preparation standpoint,” Bremigan said. “Friday will be our fifth game and we’ve had five days of practice in that time. But everybody goes through it in one stretch or another. And next year when some teams bump up to 22 games, it will happen even more.” Russia will try to

SCHOOL BASKETBALL

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STANDINGS BOYS League All W-L W-L County 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 Friday’s Games Anna at Russia Fort Loramie at Houston Jackson Center at Botkins Thursday, December 29 Anna vs. Miami East (Versailles Tournament) Fairlawn at Parkway (Parkway Tournament) Russia vs. Covington (Piqua Tournament) Friday, December 30 Anna vs. Brookville/at Versailles (Versailles Tournament) Botkins at Minster Fairlawn vs. River Valley/St. Marys (Parkway Tournament) Jackson Center at Indian Lake New Bremen at Fort Loramie Russia vs. Lehman/at Piqua (Piqua Tournament) —— Greater Western Ohio Conf North Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-0 5-1 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 2-3 Vandalia . . . . . . . 1-1 3-3 Trotwood . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-1 Greenville . . . . . . . 0-1 1-3 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 0-6 Thursday’s Game Vandalia at Greenville Friday’s Game Sidney at Miamisburg Thursday, Dec. 29 Greenville at Celina (Celina Tournament) Lehman at Piqua (Piqua Tournament) Friday, Dec. 30 Covington/Russia at Piqua (Piqua Tournament) Greenville vs. Bryan/Ready (Celina Tournament) Sidney at Northmont Troy at Tipp City Central Beavercreek . . . . . 3-0 4-1 Northmont. . . . . . . 2-1 4-1 Springfield. . . . . . . 2-1 4-1 Fairmont . . . . . . . . 1-1 2-2 Centerville. . . . . . . 0-2 2-4 Wayne . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 1-5 Friday’s Game Centerville at Fairmont Tuesday’s Games Beavercreek at Fairborn Lebanon at Centerville Northmont at Tecumseh Springfield at Urbana Thursday, Dec. 29 Sycamore at Fairmont Wayne at Reynoldsburg Friday, Dec. 30 Sidney at Northmont Winton Woods at Wayne South Springboro. . . . . . . 4-0 6-0 Fairborn. . . . . . . . . 2-1 4-2 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 3-1 Miamisburg. . . . . . 1-2 2-2 West Carrollton. . . 1-3 3-4 Lebanon. . . . . . . . . 0-3 1-5 Friday’s Game Sidney at Miamisburg Tuesday’s Games Beavercreek at Fairborn Lebanon at Centerville Miamisburg at Sycamore Thursday, Dec. 29 Graham at Xenia Meadowdale at Springboro (Domino’s Tournament) Friday, Dec. 30 Lebanon at West Carrollton Middletown/St. Xavier at Springboro (Domino’s Tournament) —— Midwest Athletic Conf. Fort Recovery . . . . 1-0 6-0 Versailles. . . . . . . . 1-0 3-0 New Bremen . . . . . 1-0 3-1 Delphos St. John’s. 1-0 1-1 New Knoxville. . . . 0-0 2-1 Marion Local . . . . . 0-0 1-1 St. Henry . . . . . . . . 0-1 4-1 Coldwater . . . . . . . 0-1 0-3 Minster . . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-3 Parkway . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-6 Thursday’s Games Elida at Coldwater Lehman at Minster Lima Shawnee at New Knoxville St. John’s at Celina Friday’s Games Coldwater at Stivers Continental at St. John’s

Lehman at Versailles Marion Local at Covington Minster at Spencerville St. Marys at New Bremen Tuesday’s Games New Knoxville at Ada St. Henry at Kalida Wednesday, Dec. 28 St. John’s at Crestview Thursday, Dec. 29 Brookville at Versailles (Versailles Tournament) Fairlawn at Parkway (Parkway Tournament) Lima Shawnee at Marion Local Friday, Dec. 30 Anna/Miami East at Versailles (Versailles Tournament) Botkins at Minster Delphos Jefferson at Coldwater Marion Local at Wapakoneta New Bremen at Fort Loramie New Knoxville at Spencerville River Valley/St. Marys at Parkway (Parkway Tournament) St. John’s at Van Wert —— Other Boys Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Riverside . . . . . . . . 0-1 1-4 Thursday’s Game Lehman at Minster Friday’s Game Lehman at Versailles Thursday, Dec. 29 Lehman at Piqua (Piqua Tournament) Friday, Dec. 30 Lehman vs. Covington/Russia (Piqua Tournament) —— GIRLS County Anna . . . . . . . . . . . 3-0 6-0 Fort Loramie . . . . . 3-1 3-3 Houston . . . . . . . . 3-2 6-3 Russia . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 5-2 Jackson Center . . . 2-2 3-3 Botkins . . . . . . . . . 1-2 3-5 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . 0-5 0-6 Thursday’s Games Anna at Russia Fort Loramie at Houston Jackson Center at Botkins Tuesday’s Games Anna at Botkins Fort Loramie at New Bremen Houston at Lehman Thursday, Dec. 29 Fairlawn at Parkway (Parkway Tournament) Indian Lake at Jackson Center Friday, Dec. 30 Fairlawn vs. Lincolnview/River Valley (Parkway Tournament) Saturday, Dec. 31 Fort Loramie at Versailles —— Greater Western Ohio Conf. North Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-0 5-2 Vandalia . . . . . . . 2-1 4-4 Trotwood . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-5 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-8 Greenville . . . . . . . 0-1 1-5 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 2-5 Wednesday’s Games Oakwood at Greenville Trotwood at Vandalia Troy 55, Sidney 23 Tuesday’s Games Dayton Christian at Trotwood Miami East at Troy Piqua at St. Marys Wednesday, Dec. 28 Versailles at Greenville Thursday, Dec. 29 Troy at Tipp City Central Centerville. . . . . . . 2-0 5-1 Fairmont . . . . . . . . 2-0 5-1 Northmont. . . . . . . 1-1 4-2 Beavercreek . . . . . 1-1 3-2 Wayne . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 4-3 Springfield. . . . . . . 0-2 3-3 Wednesday’s Games Centerville at Northmont Marshall at Beavercreek Springfield at Belmont Friday’s Game Alter at Northmont Tuesday’s Games Beavercreek at Fairborn Northmont at North Canton Hoover Springfield Catholic at Springfield Wednesday, Dec. 28 Centerville at Oakwood Fairmont vs. Morgan Park (Ill.) (Pickerington Tournament) Northmont vs. Canton Central Catholic Wayne vs. Hamilton (Harri-

son Tournament) Thursday, Dec. 29 Fairmont vs. Olentangy Orange/Cardinal O’nd.Hara (PA) (Pickerington Tourney) Wayne vs. Seton/at Harrison (Harrison Tournament) Friday, Dec. 30 Alter at Centerville Beavercreek at Xenia Fairmont vs. Pickerington Central/Briarcrest (Ind.)/Pickerington North/Proviso East (Ill.) (Pickerington Tournament) South Fairborn. . . . . . . . . 2-0 6-0 Springboro. . . . . . . 2-0 5-0 Lebanon. . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-5 Miamisburg. . . . . . 2-2 2-5 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 2-4 West Carrollton. . . 0-3 0-7 Wednesday’s Games Springboro at Fairborn Xenia at Miamisburg Thursday’s Game Carlisle at West Carrollton Tuesday’s Games Beavercreek at Fairborn Lebanon at Little Miami Springboro vs. Arsenal Tech (Ind.) (North Central Tournament) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Springboro vs. New Albany (Ind.)/at North Central (Ind.) (North Central Tourney) Thursday, Dec. 29 Lebanon at Belmont Friday, Dec. 30 Beavercreek at Xenia —— Midwest Athletic Conf Fort Recovery . . . . 2-0 6-0 Marion Local . . . . . 2-0 4-0 Coldwater . . . . . . . 2-0 5-1 New Knoxville. . . . 2-1 5-2 Versailles. . . . . . . . 2-1 5-2 Delphos St. John’s. 1-1 5-2 Minster . . . . . . . . . 0-2 3-2 New Bremen . . . . . 0-2 3-4 St. Henry . . . . . . . . 0-2 2-4 Parkway . . . . . . . . 0-2 0-5 Thursday’s Game Marion Local at Lima Bath Friday’s Game Parkway at Ansonia Tuesday’s Games Coldwater at Celina Fort Loramie at New Bremen Fort Recovery at Delphos Jefferson Marion Local at Wapakoneta Spencerville at St. John’s Wednesday, December 28 Minster vs. Miller City (Elida Tournament) Versailles at Greenville Thursday, December 29 Minster vs. Elida/Toledo Woodward (Elida Tournament) Fairlawn at Parkway (Parkway Tournament) St. Henry at St. Marys Friday, December 30 Lincolnview/River Valley at Parkway (Parkway Tournament) Saturday, December 31 Fort Loramie at Versailles —— Other Girls Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Riverside . . . . . . . . 0-2 0-7 Thursday’s Game Lehman at St. Marys Tuesday’s Game Houston at Lehman Wednesday, Dec. 28 Riverside at Bellefontaine ——

avoid a second County loss on Friday when they host the Anna Rockets, who bounced back from a two-game losing streak with a win over Houston Tuesday. “Jay Meyer might be their tallest player, and that’s another player that’s a tough matchup,” said Bremigan of Anna’s top scorer. “He’s like Andy Hoying in that respect, not just for us, but for everybody. He’s a good shooter and penetrator, and they have a couple other kids that feed off that. So we have to do a better job defending.”

Houston The Wildcats have dropped all three of their County games so far this season, but remain as one of the teams to watch. Head coach John Willoughby, who is just one win shy of 300 in his career, lost a large senior class last season, leading him to believe that this year’s squad will continue to get better as the year progresses. “We just need to stay positive,” said the coach. “I thought we made some strides against Anna. They try to be physical with you and I thought our kids handled it well. I thought we were a little bit more aggressive and that’s a good sign. We just need to be more alert and aware on defense. Right now we’re a little slow reacting.” The Wildcats are at home Friday night to take on the Fort Loramie Redskins, who notched their first win of the season Tuesday with a 29point win over Fairlawn “Loramie is kind of changing a little,” Willoughby said. “They’re not as big as they have been, and they’re trying to deal with that. But they still come after you on defense and you have to be able to handle that.”

Jackson Center The Tigers took over sole possession of first place in the County standings with their impressive 70-57 win over Russia on Tuesday night, but there is no time to celebrate. They play at once-beaten and well-rested Botkins Friday. The Tigers ran their record to 4-0 with the win, and continue to get scoring from a lot of spots on the floor.

“I think playing Botkins might be a little like looking in the mirror,” said Jackson coach Scott Elchert. “We feel like we have a lot of guys that can score for us, and Botkins is the same way. “They’re a very nice team and you can’t go into a game against them thinking you can focus on one or two players,” he added. “Their kids are all capable of scoring. So from that standpoint, they put a lot of pressure on you to play solid defense.”

Anna The Rockets posted a big win Tuesday, coming from behind in the final period to beat Houston 52-47 and remain with just one loss in conference play. But as is the norm in County play this season, they come back with another tough league challenge, traveling to Russia, where the Raiders will be trying to bounce back from their first loss of the season Tuesday to Jackson. “We needed that win Tuesday to get back on track,” said coach Nate Barhorst, in reference to the Rockets losing two straight over the weekend. “We tell the kids, no matter what happens, you have to stick together and I thought they did that Tuesday.” The Rockets are 3-2 heading to 5-1 Russia Friday. “We know it’s a challenge,” Barhorst said. “(Brandon) Wilson will be hard for us to handle, but they have good guard play too. We know Russia likes to push the ball so we need to limit their easy baskets.”

Botkins The Trojans got to sit back and watch the rest of the County battle it out Tuesday night thanks to the league bye, but things really amp up for them Friday when they host the leagueleading Jackson Center Tigers. The Trojans haven’t played since last Friday, when they suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Russia Raiders. So they need a win to stay within striking distance in the league. The Trojans head into the game with three players scoring in double figures, led by Heath Geyer at 13.8. Ethan Zimpfer is at 11.5 and

Josh Schwartz is contributing an even 10 per game.

Fort Loramie The Redskins got things going offensively Tuesday night, rolling up 73 points in beating Fairlawn by 29 for their first victory of the season. “It was really good to see,” said Loramie coach Karl Ratermann. “And I thought it started with our defense. Austin Luebke did a good job on Gillem, really made him work for his points. And Kyle Miracle was on (Trey) Everett pretty tight. Everybody did a great job on defense, and from that we were able to get the ball out in transition. And we did a good job of executing that. “We got 30 points from our post players Luebke, Jake Cordonnier and Clay Hoying off the bench, and that was good to see,” he added. “And Jared Albers has been pretty consistent for us. He had five or six assists. He’s really been improving. “In all four of our games now, I thought our guys really played hard,” he added. “But until Tuesday, we weren’t reaping the benefits of that. We weren’t discouraged or frustrated, but it was really nice to get a win.” Friday night, they travel to Houston, where head coach John Willoughby will be going for his 300th victory. “John has been at this a long time, so you know Houston will be wellcoached,” he said. “They have a good inside presence with Phlipot and Curl that really presents a challenge.” Seth Guillozet went for 20 against the Jets Tuesday to up his teamleading scoring average to 14 per game. “We were hoping Seth could be that kind of player for us this season,” said Ratermann. “He shot the ball real well Tuesday, and it was kind of a quiet 20 points. He had five or so assists, too. He’s getting to the point where he’s looking to be a scorer.”

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“We just have to find another way to win,” he a d d e d . “We’ve got to change our style of play. Anthony was one of the best scorers in the area, and Gillem o u r perimeter shooting is significantly down now. We have to be more focused on an inside game and be more patient. “It definitely puts a different perspective on what we’re trying to ac-

Scoring leaders Boys G Pts. Avg.

Alex Baker, Lehman . . 2 Anthony Gillem, Fair. . 6 Brandon Wilson, Rus. . 6 Jay Meyer, Anna . . . . . 5 Andy Hoying, JC . . . . . 4 Solomon King-White,Leh. 4 Jesse Phlipot, Hous. . . 5 Patwaun Hudson, Sid. 4 Alex Meyer, JC . . . . . . 4 Seth Guillozet, FL. . . . 4 Heath Geyer, Botkins . 4 Nick Reier, Anna . . . . . 5 Ethan Zimpfer, Botkins . 4 Bryce Rittenhouse, Rus. 6 Treg Francis, Russia. . 6 Josh Schwartz, Botkins. 4 —— GIRLS Brooke Richard, JC. . . 6 Natalie Billing, Anna . 6 Lindsey Spearman, Leh.5 Morgan Huelskamp,Anna6 Darian Rose, FL . . . . . 6 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . 5 Kylie Wilson, Russia . . 7 Lauren Elmore, Sidney 8 Kristi Elliott, Houston . 9 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . 8 Kandis Sargeant, Leh. 6 Ashley Frohne, Anna . 6 Christine Johnson, Bot. 8 Bethany Reister, Hous. 9 Allison Roeth, Houston 9

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Sports notes for your Christmas stocking As the year some interest. draws to a close, The Lakers there’s much to have provided report on high many computer school football points for the scheduling for Cavaliers dur2012 and being multiple yond. runs to the We mentioned playoffs. in “Extra Points” We reported Dav e during the 2011 in October that Ross football season Lehman had that both West Guest columnist b o o k e d Carrollton and Spencerville (D-V) for a Greenville will return to gap in week nine beginthe Sidney slate in 2012, ning in 2012. That proboth for the long term as gram is going from rags both represent an oppor- to riches very quickly tunity for SHS to end the and will be a formidable current losing streak of foe. Lehman and Fort Lo20. Now a third change and positive opportunity ramie both have multiple changes resulting from a may be coming. Sidney Athletic Direc- conference switch from tor Jeff Courter is at- the Metro Buckeye to the tempting to broker a deal Northwest Central. Lowhere Sidney and North- ramie also had a one mont avoid their week year opening in week five matchup the next seven that will be filled two seasons by adding when Muncie Southside opponents from the Day- visits from Indiana. ton City League. This Southside will count as a should be confirmed ei- Division II opponent and ther way very shortly. should win about three There’s also recent games in 2012, as pronews from Lehman jected during discussions where they just found between the schools. out that Indian Lake Toledo Christian’s will not renew the con- week two slot on the Lotract for week three after ramie schedule ends the 2012 contest. The after 2012 and will be asopening has been posted sumed by D-V Defiance with the OHSAA and Tinora, likely resulting has already attracted in a competitive series.

SCOREBOARD CALENDAR High school High school sports TONIGHT Boys basketball Lehman at Minster Shawnee at New Lima 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 —— MONDAY Bowling Sidney at Fairborn —— TUESDAY Girls basketball Houston at Lehman Christian Academy at Seton Catholic Fort Loramie at New Bremen Anna at Botkins Boys basketball New Knoxville at Ada —— WEDNESDAY Girls basketball Riverside at Bellefontaine Minster at Elida Holiday Tournament vs. Miller City Versailles at Greenville —— THURSDAY, DEC. 29 Boys basketball Anna at Versailles Holiday Tournament vs. Miami East Fairlawn at Parkway Holiday Tournament Russia at Piqua Holiday Tournament vs. Covington Lehman at Piqua Holiday Tournament vs. Piqua Versailles vs. Brookville at Versailles Girls basketball Fairlawn at Parkway Holiday Tournament Indian Lake at Jackson Center Minster at Elida Holiday Tournament vs. Elida or Toledo Woodward Wrestling Sidney, Versailles at MVWCA Holiday Tournament

FOOTBALL Bowl lineup College Football Bowl Glance The Associated Press Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Ohio 24, Utah State 23 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 —— Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall 20, Florida International 10 —— Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU (10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas

Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona State (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Mississippi (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 5 p.m. (ESPN2) —— Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) —— Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (75), 9 p.m. (ESPN) —— Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (66), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. 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)

Anna will undergo a pair of changes in 2012. Sherwood Fairview’s week two slot will be taken by Mike Hetrick's Brookville squad, a perennial contender in Division IV. Meanwhile, Minster will return to the Anna schedule as St. Henry drops off. There are ten football members in the Midwest Athletic Conference. Each team plays eight of the nine potential opponents. Matchups not taking place in 2012 & 2013 include Anna-St. Henry, Minster-Marion Local, Coldwater-New Bremen, Versailles-Ft. Recovery, and ParkwayDelphos St. John’s. Elsewhere, New Bremen will drop Covington after the 2012 opener. Bremen is close to filling that spot while Covington has already signed with St. Henry which was non-renewed by Marion Pleasant. St. will have Henry Mariemont for a single home opener in 2012. Marion Local has played a Canadian team during week two in two of the past three seasons. Now the defending Division VI champs will enter a blockbuster series with D-V power

West Jefferson starting Northwest shortens its next season. sectional tournament by playing a two game disNBA local tie 1990 Sidney grad Todd trict tourney instead of Taylor is anxious for the the one game format in delayed season to begin the Southwest, thus alfor the National Basket- lowing the Northwest an ball Association as he extra week of the regular opens his first campaign season. Wouldn’t it make with the Indiana Pacers more sense to adopt this as Executive VP of MarNorthwest format in the keting & Ticketing. Todd’s front office ca- Southwest with the reer includes stops with pending increase? It's the Columbus Blue Jack- also worth noting that ets, Portland Trail Blaz- the Southwest ran this ers, Milwaukee Brewers, exact format before a and Texas Rangers. change in 1978. When There's an excellent 11- the Fort Loramie boys minute internet interview won the state in 1977, that really captures his they captured two games career and current posi- each in the Sectional, tion. Simply Google District, Regional, and “Todd Taylor Pacers State. This extra week Around the House” to find would also come in it. Taylor is still young handy in the event of and is working at a high weather postponements level in his profession. and games delayed by Prep basketball the football playoffs.

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We’re a year away from the OHSAA going to 22 regular season basketball games from 20. The Northwest District (Auglaize, Mercer, and north) already spreads their seasons over twelve weeks. Meanwhile the Southwest District (Shelby, Darke, Logan, and south) goes with an eleven week setup. The difference is that the

On Jan. 28 the Versailles Diamond Club will host its third annual dinner and auction at the Versailles K of C. Former VHS pitcher Craig Stammen, now of the Washington Nationals, is the annual headliner of the on-stage interviews. This time he’ll be joined by former Marion Local lefty Cory Luebke who just com-

pleted his first full season with the San Diego Padres. With the recent departures of Aaron Harang (Dodgers) and Mat Latos (Reds) from the Padres, Luebke figures to be near the top of the San Diego rotation in 2012. Tickets are now on sale throughout the Versailles and Marion areas. Both schools baseball programs will benefit from the proceeds. I’m pleased to again conduct the player interviews. One of the players on the interview panel last December went on to become the winning pitcher in the 2011 Major League All-Star Game, relief pitcher Tyler Clippard of the Nationals. Just two days after the Versailles event, Cincinnati Reds Director of Media Relations Rob Butcher will make his annual stop at the Sidney Rotary Club, a sure sign that spring training is right around the corner. Merry Christmas !!! —— Dave Ross is a lifelong Shelby County resident and joined the local sports media in 1975. He is a periodic contributor to the Sidney Daily News.

North Carolina interim coach joins OSU staff CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina interim coach Everett Withers is heading to Ohio State to become Urban Meyer’s co-defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Withers acknowledged he was a candidate to join Meyer’s new

staff last week and confirmed it was a done deal Wednesday. “We’ve known each other for a couple years,” Withers said of Meyer. “A few years ago we talked when the Florida defensive coordinator job came open. So we’ve got a little bit of a past and

I’m looking forward to the future with coach Meyer.” A few hours later, Ohio State announced that it had hired Withers. “Everett is extremely well respected across the country,” Meyer said in a statement. “I’ve

known about him for a number of years and followed his progress as a college and NFL assistant coach. He will be a great fit for this staff and I think he and Luke (Fickell) are going to work well together as the co-coordinators of our defense.”

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We love you, Kris. Love, Daddy and Mommy, Kathy and Johnny

A1, Totally remodeled, 2 Bedroom Townhouse, 1.5 baths, air, washer/ dryer hook-up, quiet location, No pets $445 month. ( 9 3 7 ) 2 9 5 - 2 1 3 1 (937)295-3157

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

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CAUTION

ADVERTISEMENT ORDER ENTRY

Whether posting or responding to an advertisement, watch out for offers to pay more than the advertised price for the item. Scammers will send a check and ask the seller to wire the excess through Western Union (possibly for courier fees). The scammer's check is fake and eventually bounces and the seller loses the wired amount. While banks and Western Union branches are trained at spotting fake checks, these types of scams are growing increasingly sophisticated and fake checks often aren't caught for weeks. Funds wired through Western Union or MoneyGram are irretrievable and virtually untraceable.

The I-75 Newspaper Group of Ohio Community Media is seeking an Advertisement Order Entry replacement to be based in our Sidney office.

If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.

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OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Orick Industries, Inc., a well established manufacturer serving the automotive industry and the Lima area since 1969, is seeking an Accounting Manager for a direct hire position:

All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For:

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ORICK INDUSTRIES, INC.

The City of Celina has an opening for a full-time Electric Line MAINTENANCE WORKER II/III Completion of technical education in electrical distribution, knowledge of high voltage transmission lines, and at least five (5) years experience in electric distribution, or equivalent, is required. Substation experience is preferred. Successful applicant must have a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License; pass a background check and pre-employment physical. SALARY: $20.25 - $25.68 per hour with benefits. Applicants may apply by submitting an application along with a resume citing qualifications in care of the Electric Distribution Superintendent, 426 W. Market Street. An application and position description is available at: www.celinaohio.org or at the Celina Municipal Utilities Office.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

The Advertisement Order Entry position is part of our business office and is primarily responsible for inputting advertisement orders into our billing system for publication. Requirements include: • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel • Accurate data entry skills • Organizational skills • Ability to multi-task • Deadline oriented • Dependable • Take direction easily • Team player • Customer service skills that include excellent verbal communication Pay range is $8.50 - $10.00 depending on qualifications and experience. Please send resume to: Troy Daily News Attn: Betty Brownlee 224 South Market Street Troy, Ohio 45373 No phone calls will be taken regarding this position. E.O.E.

Sidney Daily News, Thursday, December 22, 2011

WASHER, DRYER, Maytag, front loader, $500 or best offer. Frigidaire washer, heavy duty, $100. (937)658-2421

FIREWOOD, $125 a core pick up, $150 a core delivered, $175 a core delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237 SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. $135 delivered. (937)638-6950

FURNITURE, excellent condition, Lane plaid sofa/ loveseat, oak tables, sewing table for 2 machines, computer desk/ file, bar stools Troy, priced to sell. (937)552-7177

ADULT MOVIES, still in factory seal, great selection, $4 each. Call (567)356-0272. CEDAR CHEST, Lane, real nice $95, 2 antique sun dials, metal, celestial /terrestrial? $75 each. 2 antique plant hanger, metal, each has a bird in design, $35 each. (937)698-6362 RADIO, ANTIQUE, 1942 Philco floor model, AM/SW/police, $125 firm. 28" Schwinn balloon tire men's bicycle, 6 speed, $200. Overhead Projector, new condition, $75. Epson NX110 printer/ copy/ scan, like new $75. Toshiba 27" color TV, $50. Cash only. (937)773-7858

BEAGLE PUPPIES, AKC, Champion bloodline, males & females, great hunting dogs or pets, $200. Ready for Christmas. (937)473-3077. BICHON FRISE, Cairn Terriors, Yorkie, Shichons, Malti-poo, NonShedding. $100 and up. (419)925-4339 CAT, calico adult female. Very loving and sweet. Spayed, all shots and wormed. Free to good home. (937)726-7940 CATS: 4 month old companion pets, vet checks, litter trained for indoors, handles and easy temperament. Responsible pet parents only. (937)492-2563. CHIHUAHUA puppies. (2) Make great Christmas gift. Call for price. 1 male, 1 female. Born 10/16/11. (937)658-3478 KITTEN, 18 Week old grey/ white, male, litter trained, very friendly. (937)726-9490 MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, 2 red smooth coats, AKC, written guarantee, 1st shot , wormed. 1 Male $275. 1 Female, $325. (937)667-1777, (937)667-0077

MIXED BREED, Free adorable 10-lb lap dog, needs new home for Christmas, shots utd, owner entered nursing home, Minster Veterinary Service, (419)628-3532 MIXED BREED puppies for Christmas!!! Small, 3 males, 1 female. Ready now. (937)638-1321 or (937)498-9973. No calls after 6pm.

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SIBERIAN HUSKY Pups, AKC, black/white, red/white, grey, pure white, blue eyes ready now or can hold, $500. Text or call Wes, wesleyaparker@gmail.com. (937)561-2267.

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

2007 HONDA CRV, low mileage only 53,034 , moon roof, AWD. Would make a great Christmas present. Asking $14,000 below book value. (937)751-8381 2001 LINCOLN Towncar. Runs good. Looks good. 150,000 miles. With drive train insurance. $3000 OBO, (937)492-4349. 2003 DODGE, Short Van, 3 seats, clean. $4200 (937)473-2629

2008 FALCON, 4 wheeler, 110 4 stroke, semi automatic with reverse, $550, (937)596-6622

OFFICE TRAILER, 12 x 60. (3) Air conditioning units, bath with sink and toilet. $2500 OBO. (937)606-0918

LEGAL NOTICE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION In the Common Pleas Court of Shelby County, Ohio, 100 E. Court Street, Sidney OH 45365, in case no. 07CV000160, Eric Warnement v. Alpha Omega International. Eric Warnement is the Plaintiff, whose last known address was 8000 Jones Road, Lima, OH 45807. Alpha Omega seeks the removal of a Mechanic’s Lien by Plaintiff. Eric Warnement is required to answer within twenty-eight days after this publication. Defendant’s attorney is Kimberly S. Kislig, 225 E. Court St., Sidney, OH 45365 Dec.15,22,29, Jan.5,12,19 2243697

Notice is hereby given that the list of assessments has been established on constructing and/or repairing sidewalks in the City of Sidney, Ohio for the year 2011. The said list of assessment is now on file in the office of the City Clerk for the inspection and examination of all persons interested therein. The list in its entirety may be reviewed at the office of the City Clerk during regular working hours at 201 West Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio. These assessments will be available for review for three weeks beginning December 15, 2011. Objections to the amount of such assessments must be made in writing and must be filed in the office of said Clerk within two weeks after the expiration of this notice on or before January 16, 2012. This notification is by order of the Council of the City of Sidney and Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 729.08. Joyce Goubeaux City Clerk

COUNTY : SHELBY

CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up. Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019

CITY OF SIDNEYNOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE The following applications and/or verified complaints were received, and the following draft, proposed and final actions were issued, by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) last week. The complete public notice including additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information or a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-2129 email: HClerk@epa.state.oh.us

Dec. 15, 22, 29

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APPROVED PERMISSION FOR OPEN BURNING OAC CHAPTER 3745-19 GEORGE SHOLTIS 4401 FT. LORAMIE-SWANDERS RD MINSTER, OH 45845 OH ACTION DATE : 12/15/2011 FACILITY DESCRIPTION: AIR IDENTIFICATION NO. : 047-11 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. This permission is for the burning of numerous tree tops infested with the emerald ash borer at 4401 Ft. Loramie-Swanders Rd., Minster for the prevention or control of disease or pests. This permission is made pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-19-03(C)(1). Dec. 22 2245173

LEGAL NOTICE The Washington Township Trustees have set the following dates: Re-organization Meeting: January 03, 2012 @ 7:00p.m. January 10, 2012 @ 7:00p.m. Appropriation Meeting: Zoning Board of Commissions Re-organization Meeting: January 05, 2012 @ 7:00p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Re-organization Meeting: January 05, 2012 @ 7:00p.m. Washington Township Trustees Glenda J. Stangel, Fiscal Officer (937) 492-5502 Dec. 22

1982 FOURWINNS BOAT

18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861

1997 FORD EXPLORER

4WD Sports Pkg. 95K miles, red with gray interior, full power, 6 pk CD changer. $3900.

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BOSTON TERRIER puppies, 8 weeks old. (2) Females $350 (937)726-0226

1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

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4 wheel drive, new tires, $3950 or best offer. (937)710-4612

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Silver, auto, 4 cylinder, great on gas, $7,300

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Call after 4pm (937)622-1300

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Horseback Riding Lessons

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Holiday Special Buy 4 lessons & GET 1 FREE • No experience required. • Adults & Children ages 5 & up • Gift Certificates Available • Major Credit Cards Accepted Flexible Schedule Nights & Weekends 937-778-1660 www.sullenbergerstables.com

Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

•30x40x12 with 2 doors, $9,900 •40x64x14 with 2 doors, $16,000 ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!

937-335-6080

Any type of Construction:

Emily Greer

937-620-4579 • Specializing in Chapter 7 • Affordable rates • Free Initial Consultation I am a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. 2239628

HALL(S) FOR RENT!

AMISH CREW A&E Construction

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We do... Pole Barns • New Homes Roofs • Garages • Add Ons Cement Work • Remodeling Etc.

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• Windows • Additions • Kitchens • Garages • Decks & Roofs • Baths • Siding • Drywall • Texturing & Painting Small Jobs Welcome Call Jim at JT’S PAINTING & DRYWALL

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• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

Licensed & Insured Commercial Bonded 2241484

CHORE BUSTER Handyman Services

(937) 339-7222 Complete Projects or Helper Decks, Drywall, Cement, Paint, Fences, Repairs, Cleanup, Hauling, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Insured/References

in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot

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Hours: Fri. 9-8 Sat. & Sun. 9-5 2238095

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937-694-2454 Local #

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Booking now for 2011 and 2012

Flea Market

937-658-0196 937-497-8817

ELSNER PAINTING

Bankruptcy Attorney

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Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.

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DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE? Call for a free damage inspection. We will work with your insurance.

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in the

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Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

MOWER REPAIR

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Bring in the

New Year... Come Party with Us!

BAR AND GRILL R E S TA U R A N T A Family Bar & Grill

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Wishing You and Yours A Safe And Prosperous New Year!

Brian Green with

Sound Surge 9:00pm-Close • No Cover • Food Available • Party Favors

FREE Cab Night! tips ap pre ciated

553 N. Vandemark, Sidney

& Instant Lottery Tickets Available

Timber Ridge Limosine Service 937-638-4132

NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH WITH

COMMON GROUND Balloon Drop and Tickets

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PARTY FAVORS • GIVEAWAYS Festivities begin at 8pm.

INCLUDES CHAMPAGNE, SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER AND PARTY FAVORS

BAND STARTS AT 9:30

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