Sidney Firefighter Lt. Chance Guisinger, left, has his face and head smeared with a cream pie by Angela Martin, of Sidney, during a Shelby County Court Appointed Special Advocates awareness event. The event was held on the Courthouse Square on Tuesday. A tent with volunteer sign-up information was on the lawn, and a food truck was parked on the Square.

ANNA — Anna faced several strong opponents to start the season and struggled early, but the experience appears to have been beneficial.