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Fourth of July icon Statue of Liberty reopens on nation’s birthday

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BY COLLEEN LONG The Associated Press

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Giffords talks about gun policies during Ohio visit • A former congresswoman injured in a mass shooting has stopped in Cincinnati as she tours seven states to push efforts aimed at keeping guns away from criminals and the mentally ill. 4

NEW YORK (AP) — The Statue of Liberty reopened on the Fourth of July, eight months after Superstorm Sandy shuttered the national symbol of freedom, as Americans around the country celebrated with fireworks and parades and President Obama urged citizens to live up to the words of the Declaration of Independence. Hundreds lined up Thursday to be among the first to board boats destined for Lady Liberty, including New Yorker Heather Leykam and her family. “This, to us, Liberty Island, is really about a rebirth,” said Leykam, whose mother’s home was destroyed during the storm. “It is a sense of renewal for the city and the country. We wouldn’t have missed it for the world.” Nationwide, Boston prepared to host its first large gathering since the marathon bombing that killed three and injured hundreds, and Philadelphia, Washington and New Orleans See STATUE/Page 16

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RODNEY AND Judy Long, of Charlotte, N.C., take a photo of the Statue of Liberty as they arrive on the first tourist ferry to leave Manhattan, Thursday in New York. The Statue of Liberty finally re-opened on the Fourth of July months after Superstorm Sandy swamped its island in New York Harbor as Americans across the country marked the holiday with fireworks and barbecues.

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • John Peter Kaplan

INDEX Anna/Botkins ........................8 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................11-12 Comics................................10 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................10 Localife..................................6 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries..............................3 Sports............................13-15 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 .................8 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Roach ..........9

TODAY’S THOUGHT “The real drawback to ‘the simple life’ is that it is not simple. If you are living it, you positively can do nothing else. There is not time.” — Katharine Fullerton Gerould, American writer (1879-1944) For more on today in history, turn to Page 5.

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Cheering for Liberty Days Cheer Barn members perform at the Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival Thursday. Liberty Days continues today and concludes Saturday with fireworks at 10:30 p.m. For additional photos of the festival, see Page 7.

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City man arrested on drug charges Authorities seized hypodermic Recovered during the search needles and heroin paraphernawere about 25 used hypodermic lia at a Sidney residence Wednesneedles and heroin paraphernaday and arrested a resident. lia. Arrested and incarcerated at About 12:35 p.m., investigathe Shelby County Jail was tors from the Sidney Police DeMichael J. Elliott, 39, who resides partment, Shelby County at the Broadway address. Elliott Sheriff ’s Office and the Sidneyis charged with one count of posShelby County Narcotics Task session of paraphernalia, a firstForce executed a narcotics search degree misdemeanor. Felony Elliott warrant at 817 Broadway Ave., charges are likely to follow at a according to Sidney Police Capt. later date as evidence seized is Jerry Tangeman, task force coordinator. analyzed by the lab and reviewed by the

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Sidney High School Sidney High School has released its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Freshman Honors (3.0–3.49) Caleb Alexander, Sean Allen, Connor Armstrong, Breanna Baldwin, Timothy Beard, Jac Katelynn Beatty, Blankenship, Matthew Borror, Blaine Carey, Keirstin Carr, Lelani Clark, Jacob Cooper, Michael Cornett, Tyren Cox, Zachary Darden, Faty Dia, Kali Ellis, Austin Epperly, Tiffany Evans, Danielle Farrell, Elliot Godwin, Alexis Green, Therese Green, Aaliyah Hackett, Brennan Harvey, Shane Herbert, Zachary Hoverman, Latisha Howard, Collin Keith, Allysia Kindell, Nicholas Kindle, Jayce LeMaster, Brandon Link, Cheyenne McGee, Logan McLane, Jarrett Mescher, Timothy Nielson, Peyton Osborne, Nil Patel, Lorrie Pellman, Justin Price, Emily Reid, Emily Russell, Christopher Saunders, Bret Schutte, Laney Shaw, Chrysler Sherman, Laurel Smith, Holly Soder, Joseph Spradlin, Nikki Lorenzo Spradlin, Taborn, Zachary Tew, Ian Timmons, Ashley Vernon, Joshua Wagner, Eric Webster, Katelyn Ashlynn Wheeler, Williams and Casey Wolfe. High honors (3.5 and above) Ahrens, Brandon Shelby Baker, Zoe Boyer, Derek Brady, Bradley Burden, Marie Butts, Karen Cabrera, Cole Cartwright, Samantha Case, Chelsea Cassell, Alec Cooper, Kaitlyn Davis, Daniel Dean, Kendra Dembski, Damien Duff, Reece Dulworth, Ashley Egan, Ashley Eichelberger, Kyla Elswick, Lauryn Foster-Wheeler, Alec Gerstner, Tyler Gregory, Ariona Grisham, Kotaro Gunji, Tori Heffner, Lilia Hernandez, Caleb Hoffman, Damon Huffman, MacKenzie Jennings, Aaron Jensen, Astou Kane, Mamadou Kane, Devon Legge, Ashley Lightle, Chase Lorenzo, Bobbi Lowe, Stephanie Macke, Kyle Mann, India Martin, Benjamin McClain, Quentin McKenzie, Megan McKnight, Adrianne Miller,

Kelton Moore, Christopher Musser, Madison Nuss, Gabriel Orengo, Michael Orengo, Jordyn Page, Heidi Parker, Nichole Parsons, Jonathan Perin, Keiyu Sakurai, Devin Santos, Asia Sayre, Logan Schulze, Cortney Sell, Benjamin Snavley, Chase Stewart, Leah Stone, Mersadi Timmons, Weston Tucker, Dylan Vonderhuevel, Drew Willman, Michael Wisecup and Katie Young. Sophomores Honors (3.0–3:49) Abby Baker, Nathan Bemus, Mariah BowserJones, Meaghan Cain, Tristan Carey, Alyssa MacKenzie Clason, Clayton, Nicholas Climer, Rachelle Cooper, Kayla Edwards, Adam Gates, Aeriston Golden, Green, Seth Maria Haver, Mercedes Henderson, Nathan Hess, Katherine Hinkle, Tyler Hudson, Emily Imke, Makayla Jones, Kana Kikugawa, Madison Kinslow, Mitchell Lillard, Caleb Lykins, Alex McLain, Viral Patel, Noah Richards, Marissa Sharpe, Kole Spurgeon, Anthony Taylor, Jeffrey Ward, Chance Weldy, Brianna Wells-Barnes and Kiersten Yinger. High honors (3.5 and above) Thomas Austin, Eric Beigel, Lauren Boyd, Mason Brown, Kara Burns, Noah Calhoun, Logan Calvert, Robin Dailey, Connor Echols, Katelynn Edwards, Allison Fair, Dean Fannon, Kieran Freistuhler, Emily Fulk, Taylor Godwin, Elijah Graham, Alexis Hall, Jordyn Hall, John Harmon, Brittany Hayslett, Chloe Heins, Devin Hensley, Tiara Hicks, Nawal Hijazi, Alexander Hix, MacKenzie Homan, Andrew Jensen, Brandi Johnson, Peyton Jones, Paige Keller, Rheanna Kies, Derek Larger, Eva Latimer, Megan Lewis, Jessica Ludwig, Jack Martin, Victoria Martin, Melinda McBride, Emily McCroskey, Carylie Mosley, Samantha Newman, Matthew Ostendorf, Jordan Perkins, Riley Pollard, Robin Slife, Lauren Spaugy, Ryan Stallings, Ian Stephens, Jared Tangeman, Reign VanVoorhis, Allyson West, Trace Whittington, Elise Wiesenmayer, Chaela

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Sidney City Council will consider a change that would allow a gun shop, with no shooting range, in a B-2, community business district, when it meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. An ordinance will be introduced that would allow a gun shop, with no shooting range, as a principally permitted use in a B-2 district. The change was requested by James Bray, who wants to open a gun shop in the city. In other business, an ordinance will be introduced to make supplemental appropriations and council will consider a resolution to appoint Dennis Sollmann to the West Ohio Development Council Board. Also, council will discuss a resident’s request that that all-day parking, with a permit, be allowed on West Poplar Street, between Ohio and West avenues, and the Miami Valley Risk Management Association will present an award to the city.

Fort Loramie Board of Education FORT LORAMIE — A special meeting of the Fort Loramie Local Board of Education will be held Monday at 6 p.m. in the district office. The board will consider ratification of contracts with the Fort Loramie Education Association and the Fort Loramie classified staff.

Fairlawn Board of Education Fairlawn Local Schools Board of Education will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 123 at Fairlawn Local Schools. The board will be discussing the Race to the Top program. They will also be adopting lunch prices for the 2013-14 school year, accepting resignations and discussing employment.

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Osgood • The next recycling drive will be held Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Items taken are paper, magazines, catlogs and cardboard, placed in paper bags, cardboard boxes, or tied up. Items may be commingle, but should be easy to handle. • Starting this weekend, St. Nicholas and St. Louis churches will rotate Masses. St. Nicholas will have the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday and St. Louis will have the Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass and the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Confessions will be held at St. Nicholas on Saturdays from 9 to 9:30 a.m. • Those who held winning tickets at the Osgood Legion youth raffle were Courtney Prenger, Norma Bohman, Virg Heitkamp, Jerry Grieshop, Jim Giere and Carl Gehret. • There are extra parish directories for St. Nicholas and St. Louis churches available for $5. Call the pastoral office at (419) 582-2531.

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Sheriff’s log THURSDAY –9:49 a.m.: vandalism. A jar of cheese dip was shattered on the front porch at 7280 Wright-Moyer Road. WEDNESDAY –11:44 p.m.: fight. Deputies were called to 15700 Sidney-Plattsville Road on a report that several people were fighting. –8:16 p.m.: narcotics search. A deputy conducted a narcotics search with a K-9 at 729 Arrowhead Drive, Apt. A. –5:51 p.m.: theft. Theft of money from a car was reported at 14555 State Route 119, Apt. A. –4:22 p.m.: narcotics search. A deputy conducted a narcotics search with a K-9 at he 104 mile marker of southbound Interstate 75. –2:53 p.m.: vandalism. A window was broken out of a residence at 100055 State Route 47A,

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Village log WEDNESDAY –9:44 p.m.: burglary. A burglary was reported at 110 Parkview St., Jackson Center.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY –10:07 p.m.: injury. Houston Rescue was called to a golf cart accident at 1400 Aiken Road. –9:26 p.m.: stove fire. Van Buren Township firefighters were called to extinguish a fire in a stove at 18035 H a r d i n - Wa p a k o n e t a Road. –8:43 p.m.: injury. Anna Rescue was called to the 16000 block of Southland Road. –12:33 p.m.: injury accident. Houston Rescue and firefighters were called to an auto crash in the 6000 block of Stoker Road.

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Nolan Jones, a Boy Scouts, band 2013 graduate of and track. Sidney High Jones is a School and member of the WEDNESDAY Upper Valley CaSidney First -12:59 p.m.: auto accident. Medics were called reer Center, has u n i t e d to an auto accident at the intersection of Court enlisted in the M e t h o d i s t Street and Walnut Avenue. Two people were inthe U.S. Army. Church where jured. Jones is the he has volunson of Shaun teered in vacaJones Jones, of Sidney. tion Bible school His grandparand preschool. ents are Richard and He is active in the Marsha Cost, of Sidney. youth group and went He commenced active on a mission trip to duty June 11. Nashville. His high school activHe has been emities included football, ployed at Mama Rosa’s.

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John Peter Kaplan, 87, of Sidney, passed away from cancer on July 3, 2013. John was born on Oct. 16, 1925, to Peter J. and Anna (Tobias) Kaplan, are dewho ceased. He was raised in Valley Falls, Rhode Island. John married Farrel L. (Adams) Kaplan on March 4, 1956, in Harrod, and later the marriage was blessed by Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney. She survives. Together, John and Farrel had three sons and a daughter. A son, Michael Kaplan, died on July 16, 1992. Surviving are David Kaplan and wife, Connie, of Greenville; Steven Kaplan and wife, Patty, of Troy; Barbara (Kaplan) Dembski, of Sidney; daughter-in-law, Marjorie KaplanSchoonmaker, of Adrian, Mich.; four grandsons, Nicholas Kaplan and wife, Lisa; John R. Kaplan and wife, Meredith; Patrick Kaplan and wife, Adrianne; Matthew Dembski and wife, Kimberly; a stepgranddaughter, Annie Schoonmaker; two great-granddaughters and a great-grandson. Also surviving is a daughter from a former marriage, Sharon Bajorin, and husband, Tom, and three grandchildren in Connecticut; a sister and brother-inlaw, Stella and Larry Callahan; two nieces, one nephew and a half brother, Peter J. Kaplan, in Rhode Island. John retired in October 1987 after 32 years in Human Resources with Copeland Corp. He held the position of assistant personnel manpersonnel ager, manager, director of industrial relations, and corporate safety director during that time. John was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church where he was an usher for 30 years.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 659 in Sidney, a life member of the American Legion Post 217, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Marine 4239, Corps League 923, and a charter member of the Senior Center of SidneyShelby County. John served with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War. In retirement, John was the volunteer trip coordinator for the senior citizens at the YMCA and the Senior Center for 12 years. He also enjoyed fishing, baseball games and playing cards, especially bridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 8, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, with the Rev. Dan Schmitmeyer. Private burial services with full military honors will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery, Sidney. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home on Sunday, July 7, 2013, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. An American Legion prayer service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 324 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365 or Lehman Catholic High School, 2400 St. Marys Ave., Sidney, OH 45365 or Wilson Hospice in care of Wilson Memorial Hospital, 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney, OH 45365 or the American Cancer Society in care of Mary Stahlman, 128 Leisure Court, Sidney, OH 45365. Condolences may be expressed to the Kaplan family on Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home’s website at www.salm-mcgillandtangemanfh.com.

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Miss Independence Miss Independence 2013 first runner-up Hailey Wray (left) 16, and Miss Independence 2013 Maddie Geise, 17, both of Fort Loramie, pose for photos at Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival Thursday. Wray also won the Patriotism Award. Wray is the daughter of Chad and Brenda Wray. Geise is the daughter of Kevin and Angie Geise.

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Riding for fun Taking part in a City of Sidney recreation bike clinic on the Canal Feeder Trail recently are Gabriel Fleming (left) 4, and his sister Kloie Fleming, 8, both of Sidney. The siblings are the children of Cindy and Ryan Fleming.

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Giffords talks about gun policies CINCINNATI (AP) — A former congresswoman injured in a has mass shooting stopped in Cincinnati as she tours seven states to push efforts aimed at keeping guns away from criminals and the mentally ill. Gabby Giffords and her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, joined the Fourth of July parade Thursday after making a public appeal for expanding gun buyer background checks. Giffords said addressing gun violence will require bipartisanship. The longtime gun owner has been lobbying in recent months for policy changes aimed at reducing gun violence. Giffords was shot in the head at a meet-andgreet with her con-

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FORMER U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, ride in the back of a truck as they take part in a parade in Northside, a suburb of Cincinnati, Thursday on their Rights and Responsibilities Tour. Giffords and Kelly are co-founders of the gun violence prevention group Americans for Responsible Solutions. stituents outside a gro- She has undergone she reluctantly recery store in Tucson, painstaking physical signed her seat in ConAriz., in January 2011. and speech therapy, and gress.

Inmate captured BY KANTELE FRANKO The Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) -Authorities say an inm a t e who esc a p e d from a northcentral O h i o prison where he was incarcerMyers ated for kidnapping, rape and other crimes has been apprehended. Officials say James David Myers was apprehended in Mansfield by the Ohio State Highway Patrol at about 6:42 p.m. Thursday without incident and returned to the Mansfield Correctional Institution. Myers, formerly of Mogadore, was found to be missing from the Mansfield facility during a head count on Wednesday night, his 47th birthday. There was no word on how Myers escaped. Officials didn't immediately release details about his capture.

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DAYTON (AP) — A wing walker and aerobatic pilot killed in a fiery crash at an Ohio air show practiced their performance the previous day and reported no mechanical problems with the plane, according to preliminary report released Thursday by federal investigators. Thousands of horrified spectators witnessed the June 22 crash and explosion at the Vectren Air Show near Dayton. The plane was turned upside-down and positioned to cross in front of the crowd when the nose pitched slightly and the aircraft abruptly rolled and struck ground, according to the accident report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The crash, captured on video and in photos by, left a debris field 145 feet long, according the report. The preliminary report does not address the cause of the crash. The safety board is expected to take months to issue a final report. The preliminary report was based on information including spectators’ videos and photos and initial statements collected by federal investigators. Those statements indicated no mechanical malfunctions were reported after the June 21 practice session by the pilot and the wing walker, the report said. Some witnesses said they knew something was amiss because the plane was flying too low and slow. Fairfield resident Thanh Tran said he saw a look of concern on the wing walker’s face just before the impact. “She looked very scared,” he said. “Then the airplane crashed on the ground.” Federal Aviation Administration records showed clean safety records for the 64-year-old pilot, Charlie Schwenker of Oakton, Va., and 44-year-old performer Jane Wicker, of Bristow, Va. Wicker was the third wing walker to die in two years. She was a mother of two teenage boys and was recently engaged to a pilot whom she planned to marry atop a plane. Schwenker’s wife of nine years described him as an exacting pilot who took no unmeasured risks.

Lottery has record sales, $803M for schools AP Photo/Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, Lt. Matthew Hertzfeld

THIS PHOTO provided by the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department shows a car at the bottom of a sinkhole caused by a broken water line in Toledo on Wednesday. Police say the driver, 60-year-old Pamela Knox of Toledo, was shaken up and didn’t appear hurt but was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

Sewer collapse blamed for sinkhole TOLEDO (AP) — A spokeswoman for a northwest Ohio city says the collapse of brick sewers beneath a road caused the sinkhole that swallowed a moving car. 60-year-old The driver says she was running errands and headed to her home Wednesday in Toledo when the pavement

gave way and her car fell into a hole estimated to be at least 10 feet deep. Pamela Knox tells The Blade newspaper she feared she would die as water from a broken pipe poured into the back seat of her car. She was briefly trapped but climbed out using a ladder with help

from a firefighter. She was shaken and checked at a hospital but wasn’t seriously hurt. Knox, an elementary school principal, says she’ll likely avoid the scene of the sinkhole for a while. ——— Information from: The Blade, http://www.toledoblade.com/

Kennels try to accommodate strange requests for pets BY JOE BLUNDO The Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — Lily doesn’t like to sleep alone. So, when the beagle stays overnight at Cheryl’s Doggie Daycare on the west side of Columbus, an attendant lies down with her on a futon. “We try to do what the customers ask,” said Cheryl McCool, who owns the business. “They (the dogs) are like children to some of them.” With the busy summer-vacation season under way, kennel owners are fielding a fair number of unusual requests from pet owners seeking to board animals. Kennel owners have been asked to cuddle dogs at bedtime; feed them on china; and, on an Ohio State game day, dress them in Buckeye gear. “You try to meet every customer’s request as often as possible,” said Adam Schellhammer, whose family owns Camp Bow Wow on the west side — a franchise of a national dog-boarding business. Kennels have a good reason to keep customers happy: In 2012, pet owners spent an estimated $4.16 billion on pet grooming and boarding, according to the American Pet Products Association. In a recent survey for which Camp Bow Wow franchisees were questioned about the most memorable requests they’d received from

pet owners, one reported that it had been asked to sing “You Are My Sunshine” to a mastiff at bedtime. (The franchisee complied.) Another was asked to serve red wine to a Great Dane at mealtime — and not a cheap variety. (The business said it doesn’t serve alcohol to dogs, and the caller wasn’t heard from again.) Although kennel owners in central Ohio couldn’t recall requests quite so peculiar, they hear their share of appeals for special treatment — many of them involving food. “We’ve actually had to feed a dog on a washcloth. That’s the only way the dog would eat,” Schellhammer said. “We had one owner who … (said that for) every meal we had to make a chicken potpie.” The Pet Palace Pet Boarding resorts in Columbus, Hilliard and southern Delaware County order steak or chicken dinners from restaurants for dogs whose owners request them. “The workers like it because they get to eat the side dishes,” said Pet Palace owner Brian Hudock. Cliff Boyden, owner of Puptown Lounge in Upper Arlington, hosted one dog that would eat only off a plate. (The owners sent their own china.) “We had another person who wanted us to give the dog a treat when the Jeopardy! theme song came on.” (The staff complied.) At Acme Canine in Lewis Center, Laura Pakis has a regular cus-

tomer — Moose, a 175-pound mastiff — who expects a warmed hot dog and liquid from the hot-dog package placed atop his dry food. She gives them to him. “He doesn’t like when we’re gone, so he doesn’t eat very well,” explained Stacy Gotti, owner of Moose. “They have found, if they put hot-dog juice on his food, he likes that, and he’ll eat. You’d never think that a 175-pound dog would be that picky.” Few requests from dog owners are surprising, Pakis said. One thought his scent would comfort his dog in his absence, so he went into the kennel bathroom and took off his T-shirt so the dog could sleep with it. Another specified that the dog get a nightly bowl of vanilla ice cream. “Wintertime, they’ll bring in whole outfits,” Pakis said. “On a game day, they’ll ask that the dog wear a sweater with Ohio State on it.” The OSU sweater might seem a bit of a stretch, but some owners have good reason to ask for special treatment. Lily, the beagle who likes human sleep mates, was adopted from the Franklin County Dog Shelter and has separation anxiety so intense that she has hurt herself trying to escape a crate, said her owner, Katie Dean. She takes the dog to Cheryl’s precisely because of its willingness to accommodate Lily.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Lottery says public schools in the state will get $803 million in profits from a record-high $2.8 billion in lottery sales during the 2013 fiscal year. The profits are transferred to a fund supporting public K-12 education. The amount transferred this year is about $32 million more than last fiscal year. A statement from director Dennis Berg says the lottery is especially proud of drawing a record profit amid increased competition with the state’s four voter-approved casinos and the storefront sweepstakes parlors known as Internet cafes. Lottery officials say revenue was boosted by slots-like video lottery terminals that opened at two horse racing tracks. The so-called racinos are in Columbus and North Randall. Five more are scheduled to open around Ohio by the end of 2014.

Free admission MASON (AP) — Current and former military members are receiving free admission to some Ohio venues this week to thank them for their service as the country marks the Fourth of July. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering service members free zoo admission and discounted waterpark admission through Sunday, with immediate family members also admitted free. Military personnel must show military IDs. Veterans must show proof of service.

Boy driving golf cart strikes, kills friend BATAVIA (AP) — A southwest Ohio sheriff says a 7-year-old child driving a golf cart to race a 6year-old friend struck and killed the younger boy, who was on foot. The Clermont County sheriff says the collision happened Wednesday afternoon as the boys approached a bend, and the golf cart stopped on top of the 6-year-old, trapping him until an adult arrived to lift it. Attempts to revive the boy weren’t successful. The children were neighbors in the Stonelick Township area, just east of Cincinnati. Their names weren’t released. It wasn’t clear how the boy came to be driving the cart. The sheriff says the driver’s grandfather and the victim’s father and grandmother were home but didn’t see the crash. There was no immediate word on any possible charges as the investigation continues.

Search suspended for man who tried to save boy BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities have suspended their search in western Lake Erie for a 36-year-old Detroit-area man who disappeared after jumping into the water to save an 8year-old boy. Monroe County Sheriff Dale Malone says a 28year-old woman called 911 about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, saying her boyfriend and son were in the water off Estral Beach. It’s in Berlin Township, Mich., 30 miles northeast of Toledo, Ohio. Malone says the couple and boys ages 3 and 8 were on an unanchored boat. They’re from Oakland County’s Waterford Township. He says the 8-year-old wore a life jacket and jumped into the water but couldn’t return to the drifting boat. Malone says the man wasn’t wearing a jacket when he jumped in. A passing boat rescued the boy, but the man remained missing Thursday.

NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Friday, July 5, the 186th day of 2013. There are 179 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 5, 1943, the Battle of Kursk began during World War II as German forces attacked a Soviet salient (or bulge) around the Russian city of Kursk; in the weeks that followed, the Soviets were able to repeatedly repel the Germans, who eventually withdrew in defeat. On this date: • In 1687, Isaac Newton first published his Principia Mathematica, a three-volume work setting out his mathematical principles of natural philosophy. • In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain. • In 1865, William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London. • In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act. • In 1946, the bikini, created by Louis Reard, was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. • In 1947, Larry Doby made his debut with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black player in the American League. • In 1948, Britain’s National Health Service Act went into effect, providing government-financed medical and dental care. • In 1954, Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place at Sun Records in Memphis, Tenn.; the song he recorded was “That’s All Right (Mama).” • In 1962, independence took effect in Algeria; the same day, civilians of European descent, mostly French, came under attack by extremists in the port city of Oran. • In 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title as he defeated Jimmy Connors. • In 1984, the Supreme Court weakened the 70year-old “exclusionary rule,” deciding that evidence seized in good faith with defective court warrants could be used against defendants in criminal trials. • In 2011, a jury in Orlando, Fla., found Casey Anthony, 25, not guilty of murder, manslaughter and child abuse in the 2008 disappearance and death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

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No burrito, only cash GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — That was no burrito. Three people who ordered food at a Taco Bell drive-thru in western Michigan got something more valuable: $3,600 in cash. A Taco Bell employee mistakenly passed the cash to the trio instead of their food Saturday. The money was returned a short time later. Kennidi Rue told WZZM-TV and MLive.com that she and two friends thought about keeping the money but decided they would feel guilty if they didn’t return it. Grand Rapids police Capt. Jeff Hertel confirmed the incident, saying an officer was called to assist. “I thought it was joke,” said Rue, 18, of Holland, Mich. “I thought we were on camera. … The store manager literally just burst out in tears. She was so happy we brought it back.”

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Mandela on life support BY JASON STRAZIUSO The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces “impending death,” court documents show. The former president’s health is “perilous,” according to documents filed in the court case that resulted in the remains of his three deceased children being reburied Thursday in their original graves. “The anticipation of his impending death is based on real and substantial grounds,” the court filing said. Mandela, who was hospitalized on June 8, remains in critical but stable condition, according to the office of President Jacob Zuma, who visited the anti-apartheid leader on Thursday. The president’s office also said doctors denied reports that 94-year-old Mandela is in a “vegetative state.” A younger person put on mechanical ventilation — life support — can be weaned off the machine and recover, but that it can be difficult or impossible for an older person. The longer a person is on ventilation the less the chance of recovery, said the chief executive of the Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa. “It indicates a very poor

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ANC WOMEN’S organization members, hold candles and chant prayers to honor former South African President Nelson Mandela in front of his house in the Soweto township, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday. Mandela remains in a critical condition in a hospital in Pretoria. prognosis for recovery because it means that he’s either too weak or too sick to breathe on his own,” said Dr. Adri Kok, who has no connection to Mandela’s care. “Usually if a person does need that, any person, not keeping in mind his age at all, for any person it would be indicative of a grave illness.”

“When they say ‘perilous’ I think that would be a fair description,” she said. In Mandela’s hometown, Qunu, on Thursday, the bodies of three of his children were returned to their original resting site following the court order. Family members and com-

munity elders attended a ceremony on the Mandela property that included the singing of hymns. The reburial took place in Qunu, where Mandela grew up and where the former president has said he wants to be buried. Forensic tests earlier confirmed the remains were those of Mandela’s children.

Egypt: Interim Industry panning Obama’s climate president sworn in amid crackdown change push BY MAGGIE MICHAEL The Associated Press

BOW, N.H. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s push to fight global warming has triggered condemnation from the coal industry across the industrial Midwest, where state and local economies depend on the health of an energy sector facing strict new pollution limits. But such concerns stretch even to New England, an environmentally focused region that long has felt the effects of drifting emissions from Rust Belt states. Just ask Gary Long, the president of the Public Service Co. of New Hampshire, the state’s largest electric company. Long says the president’s plan to impose limits on carbon dioxide emissions suddenly raises questions about the fate of the state’s two coal-fired power plants, electricity rates for millions of customers and the ability to find new energy sources. And he also notes that New England has already invested billions of dollars in cleaner energy, agreed to cap its own carbon pollution and crafted plans to import Canadian hydroelectric power. “New Hampshire’s always been ahead of the curve,” he says. “Does no good deed go unpunished?” Long raised those concerns in the days after Obama launched a major second-term

drive to combat climate change, bypassing Congress by putting limits for the first time on carbon pollution from new and existing power plants. At the core of his plan are controls on power plants that emit carbon dioxide — heat-trapping gases blamed for global warming. Obama said the changes would reduce domestic carbon dioxide emissions by 17 percent between 2005 and 2020 and “put an end to the limitless dumping of carbon pollution.” The program also is to boost renewable energy production on federal lands, increase efficiency standards and prepare communities to deal with higher temperatures. While the specific impact of Obama’s plans varies from region to region, energy industry officials across the nation warn of likely plant closures and electricity rate spikes, illustrating the practical and political challenges Obama faces while balancing the nation’s tepid economic recovery with an issue he says has dire implications for the planet’s future. Republican leaders, many still skeptical of the existence of man-made climate change, have seized on the potential short-term economic impact of what some call the president’s “war on coal” to criticize him and fellow Democrats.

CAIRO (AP) — A senior judge was sworn in as Egypt’s interim president Thursday to replace ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi as the military launched a major crackdown against the Muslim Brotherhood. Reeling from what it called a military coup against democracy, the group said it would not work with the new political system. The sweep against the Brotherhood leadership included the group’s top leader, a figure venerated among its followers, General Guide Mohammed Badie. He was arrested late Wednesday from a villa where he had been staying at a Mediterranean coastal city and flown by helicopter to Cairo, security officials said. The move against the Brotherhood raises deep questions over how Islamists will fit into Egypt’s new political system after the military on Wednesday swept out Morsi, the country’s first freely elected president. The military is installing a new civilian leadership to pave the way to new elections, saying it will stay out of politics. The army says it did so in the name of millions of Egyptians who had taken to streets demanding he be removed. In the eyes of protesters, Morsi and the Brotherhood from which he hails had warped the democratic process. Many of them say the group has proven its anti-democratic nature and argue that its leaders committed prosecutable crimes. But the Brotherhood remains a powerful force, with a highly organized membership nationwide. The top opposition political grouping, the National Salvation Front, issued a statement Thursday saying, “We totally reject excluding any party, particularly political Islamic groups.” The Brotherhood announced it wanted nothing to do with the new political system. “We declare our complete rejection of the military coup staged against the elected president and the will of the nation,” the Brotherhood said in a statement that the group’s senior cleric Abdel-Rahman el-Barr read to Morsi’s supporters staging a days-long sit-in in Cairo. “We refuse to participate in any activities with the usurping authorities,” it said.

Town remembers 4th, 19 fallen firefighters PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — They remembered the Fourth, but also the 19. At Bistro St. Michael on Whiskey Row in this old West town, 19 candles burned beneath red, white and blue bunting, one for each firefighter killed last weekend battling a wildfire not far from the place they called home. In a quiet neighborhood near the high school, which at least five of them attended, 19 miniature U.S. flags were planted in front yards, each pole tied with the purple ribbon that commemorates fallen firefighters. At the makeshift memorial on the fence that wrapped around the elite Hotshots firefighting team’s headquarters, people left 19 potted plants, 19 pinwheels, 19 handwritten cards, 19 religious candles. On a day meant to ponder the nation’s birth, and those who built and defended it over 237 years, Prescott’s residents had 19 of their neighbors, their friends, their relatives to remember. “I just wanted to thank them and let them know that they’re heroes and that they’re missed,” said Susan Reynolds, who hung a piece of fabric with an ex-

pression of thanks on a string of panels that hung like a prayer flag on the fence. Away from the celebrations, public memorials and the fireworks planned for later Thursday, some of the fallen firefighters’ families were quietly trying to come to terms with their own personal loss. Occasionally, relatives would emerge to speak about the fallen. “There’s no celebration today,” said Laurie McKee, whose 21-year-old nephew, Grant McKee, died in the fire. “We’re doing OK, but it’s still up and down.” McKee’s father and aunt picked up items recovered from his truck on Wednesday night, and were comforted when the fire chief told them that Grant McKee had been part of “the Navy Seals of firefighting,” his aunt said. His family was planning to spend the day at home, visiting with relatives flying in for his funeral. Initial autopsy results released Thursday showed the firefighters died from burns, carbon monoxide poisoning or oxygen deprivation, or a combination of the factors. Their bodies, which are in Phoenix for the autopsies, were expected to be taken 75 miles northwest to

Prescott on Sunday. Each firefighter will be in a hearse, accompanied by motorcycle escorts, honor guard members and American flags. A memorial service planned for Tuesday is expected to draw thousands of mourners, including firefighters’ families. The Hotshots crew had deployed Sunday to what was thought to be a manageable lightning-caused forest fire near the small town of Yarnell, about 60 miles from Phoenix. Violent winds fueled the blaze and trapped the highly trained firefighters, most of them in the prime of their lives. The Hotshots deployed their fire shelters, which can briefly protect people from flames, but only the crew’s lookout survived. The nation’s biggest loss of firefighters since 9/11, Sunday’s tragedy raised questions of whether the usual precautions would have made any difference in the face of triple-digit temperatures, erratic winds and dry conditions that caused the fire to explode. A team of forest managers and safety experts is investigating what went wrong and plan to release initial findings by the weekend.

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This Evening • Free at Last, a program designed to break the chains of addiction, meets at the Lockington United Methodist Church, 2190 Miami Conservancy Road, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call 726-3636. • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step 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.

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Port Jefferson, 9 to 11 a.m. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Maplewood, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. • 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 Afternoon • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Rifle Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 1 p.m. Program one round at five different targets, pays three places. Points awarded to members for end-of-the-year trophy. Open to the public.

Sunday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. • 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 the Sidney Moose Lodge. For information, call 492-3167.

Monday Evening • Shelby County Girl Scout Leaders Service Unit 37 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. • The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Fourth Avenue. • Diabetic support group meets at 7 p.m. in conference room one of the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step group offering experience, strength, and hope to anyone who suffers from an eating disorder, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. Use the rear parking lot and door. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. • 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. • Shelby County Woodcarvers meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County. Beginners to master carvers are welcome.

Tuesday Morning • The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster presents Stories in the Park at 10 a.m. Stories will be read in Paris Street Park for all ages.

Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Rainbow Gardeners meets at noon at the American Legion. To access the Community Calendar online, visit www.sidneydailynews.com, click on “Living” and then on “Calendar.”

Contact Localife Editor Patricia Ann Speelman with story ideas, club news wedding, anniversary, engagements and birth announcements by phone at (937) 498-5965; email, pspeelman@civitasmedia.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Simple ANNIVERSARY prewash Pfaadts to celebrate 50 years BOTKINS — formula Clarence and Miriam Dear Heloise: I remember that you had a simple , prewash spray recipe. I can’t seem to find m y Hints c o p y. Could from y o u Heloise please reprint Heloise Cruse it? — Haddie in Chicago You bet I will, and this will save you from spending money on commercial products. It is a really easy solution that you can mix up for just pennies. Mix equal parts water, household ammonia and dishwashing liquid. For example, combine 1 cup, 1 cup and 1 cup. Make sure to use dishwashing, NOT dishwasher, liquid. Mix well, and put into a clearly labeled spray bottle. Wash immediately clothes after using this solution. Do not let it sit. Do keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Did you leave your clothes in the dryer too long? To remove wrinkles, place a damp towel in with the load, and restart the cycle for 15 minutes. — Heloise TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: One reader wrote that when she buys a new curling iron or blow-dryer, she takes the old one on a trip and leaves the new one at home. She makes a valid point, but I do just the opposite. I take the new one with me to ensure that the appliance works while traveling, where it may be harder to find a replacement, especially in foreign countries. Also, you may have time restraints when on tour. I leave the old one at home because if it dies there, I can replace it. — Ann in California FITTED SHEET Dear Heloise: Putting fitted sheets in the dryer often ends up with a massed ball that is dry on the outside and damp on the inside. To avoid this, I pin together the ends of the fitted sheet before putting it into the dryer. No more ball of damp laundry. — YuChih in Colorado Thanks for the hint. Just be careful of the hot safety pins when pulling the laundry out. Readers, what do you think? Do you have any laundry hints on how you wash bedding? Send them to me. — Heloise Send a great hint to: Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 782795000.

Pfaadt, of Botkins, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 12, 2013, at an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. at the St. Jacob Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main, Anna. Clarence and the former Miriam Bambauer were married July 12, 1963, in the Wapakoneta Church of the Nazarene by the Rev. John Wasson. It was a nice sunny day. Witnesses were John Wood and Gayla Burden. The couple had met on a senior class trip. Clarence is the son of the late Edwin and Carrie (Wrigley) Pfaadt. Miriam is the daughter of the late Forrest Beatrice (Holtkamp) Bambauer and the stepdaughter of Lloyd Gerber. She has a sister, Gayla Burden, of

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We are havearly and have a ing thunderlong, relaxing storms most of evening. the evening. Corn detasOur rain gauge seling should be shows we have starting someover 2 inches of time after the rain already. I Fourth of July. do think we Next week, Joe Amish have more beand daughter cause the wind Elizabeth both Cook is blowing the Lovina Eicher have the week rain, so it might off for their annot be quite the accurate nual vacation. I’m sure amount going in. We also that week will go way had a thunderstorm last too fast for them. So far night and received 1/2 we don’t have any speinch of rain. We were in cial plans for the week. need of rain, so we deOn Monday, July 1, cided to water the gar- daughter Loretta will be den. 13. Wow! Our fifth I told the boys, teenager in the house. “Maybe if we water the We as parents sure cangarden, we will get rain.” not complain though. The rain clouds all They are all good chilseemed to go over us, but dren and we pray God soon after the garden will always be their was watered, the rain guide through life. Son and storms arrived. Benjamin will be 14 on My husband, Joe, and July 14 and son Joseph sons, Benjamin and will be 11 on July 24. Joseph, spent the day Then Joe and I will have fishing on the nearby our 20th anniversary on lake on Saturday. They July 15. The month of came home with around July always brings cake 50 bluegill, perch, and and ice cream. crappies. Tonight, we Sister Emma will be fried the fish for our sup- 40 on July 19 and her per along with hash youngest son, Steven, browns and potatoes, will be 6 in July. One cheese, ice cream and year after another strawberries. passes by and all at Today on our “to do” once, we stop to think: list was to mop the where has all the time floors, make strawberry gone? freezer jam, and weed Jacob and Emma’s the garden. Seemed we oldest daughter, Elizawere done early. When beth, 16, will be having all the children pitch in surgery on Thursday in to help, the work goes a hospital about three faster. It’s nice to be done hours away.

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Celebrating at Liberty Days

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THE WINNERS of the 2013 Little Miss Independence contest crowned at the Liberty Days Festival on Thursday are (l-r) second runner-up 6-year-old Taylor Schmitmeyer, of Fort Loramie, daughter of Tony and Janine Schmitmeyer; Little Miss Independence 2013 6-year-old Katie Sherman, of Fort Loramie, daughter of Matt and Jennifer Sherman; and, first runner-up 6-year-old Aly McCumber, of Fort Loramie, daughter of Todd and Denise Gaier and Jon McCumber.

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DEREK FRANCIS, of Fort Loramie, spikes the ball over the head of Joe Poeppelman, of Fort Loramie, during the Co-Ed Mandatory Volleyball Tournament at the Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival Thursday.

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CHEERLEADER COACH Beverly Kauffman, of Houston, presents her 2013 Fort Loramie High School state champion cheerleaders to a crowd at the Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival Thursday.

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WORKING THE Youth Ministry cake wheel booth at the Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival Thursday are (l-r) sisters Janelle Bollheimer, 16, and Caitlin Bollheimer, 13; their mom Annette Bollheimer; and Grace Ruhenkamp, 13, all of Fort Loramie. The Bollheimer sisters are also the children of Rick Bollheimer. Grace is the daughter of Greg and Jenny Ruhenkamp.

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BRAD TURNER (left) of Fort Loramie, takes some time to dunk his former student Jared Regula, 15, of Fort Loramie, at the Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival Thursday. Regula is the son of Donna and Derek Regula.

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ANNA RUHENKAMP (left) 6, and Conner Sherman, 4, both of Fort Loramie, JUDGES TALLY the scores while members of the audience wait to hear the re- prepare to smack each other with carnival prizes at the Fort Loramie Liberty sults of the Little Miss Independence contest on Thursday afternoon at the Days Festival Thursday. Anna is the daughter of Dianne and Jeff Ruhenkamp. Liberty Days Festival in Fort Loramie. Conner is the son of Matt and Jenny Sherman.

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Local students among OSU grads Ohio State University held commencement exercises for the spring semester 2013 in May. Area students receiving degrees were: William Andrew, Baker, Minster, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude Jordan Joseph Boeke, Minster, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Max Andrew Dues, Minster, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Dorothy Grey Goebel, Minster, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology Melissa M. Gusching, Minster, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Magna Cum Laude Brian Lee Heitkamp, Minster, Associate of Arts Angela Renee Homan Minster, Master of Business Administration Jordyn Nicole Luebke Minster, Master of Education Brian James Mueller Minster, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Katherine Rose Quinter Minster, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Summa Cum Laude Cory Allen Barlage, New Bremen, Bachelor of Science Construction Systems Managemnt Alexander M. Bergman, New Bremen, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude Emily Mae Dicke, New Bremen, Associate of Arts Jarod Michael Hemmelgarn New Bremen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Robert Micheal Kuenning New Bremen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Ryan Anthony

Borchers Versailles, Bachelor of Science Construction Systems Managemnt Samantha Leigh Versailles, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Jacqueline R. Francis, Versailles, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Summa Cum Laude Bradley Louis Subler, Versailles, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Lynn, Versailles, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Kristin Bergman Yorkshire, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology Katrina Marie Frey, Yorkshire, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions, Magna Cum Laude Carly Jo Burch, Quincy, Bachelor of Arts Jenna Marie Barhorst, Maria Stein, Doctor of Physical Therapy Raymond Gregory Koesters, Maria Stein, Bachelor of Science Construction Systems Managemnt Elizabeth Ann Reichert, Maria Stein, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions, Cum Laude Tyler James Speelman, Maria Stein, Doctor of Optometry Nicholas Donald Baumer, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Cum Laude Jacqueline Rose Bornhorst, Anna, Master of Education Andrew Douglas Etzler, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Alexandria Rae Hamberg, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude Derek James McCracken, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Cum Laude

Platfoot awarded Kohl’s scholarship ANNA — The Kohl’s Department Stores’ Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program has recognized more than 2,300 young volunteers nationwide who have made a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism. One hundred twentytwo youth from Ohio will each receive a $50 gift card and recognition certificate from Kohl’s to honor their community service efforts. One of the recipients was Georgia Platfoot, of Anna. In 2013, Kohl’s celebrates its 13th year of rewarding remarkable young volunteers. These winners qualify for the chance to receive a $1,000 regional scholarship for higher education, which Kohl’s will award in July. Of the nearly 200 regional winners, 10 national win-

ners will each receive a total of $10,000 in scholarships, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf. In total this year, Kohl’s will recognize more than 2,300 young volunteers with more than $400,000 in scholarships and prizes. A list of all winners from Ohio is available at www.kohlskids.com. Since the program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 19,000 kids, including the 2013 winners, with more than $3.9 million in scholarships and prizes. The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. For more information on the Kohl’s CaresScholarship Program, visit www.kohlskids.com.

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Kyle Alan Morris, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Education Ryan William Naseman, Anna, Master of Science Olivia Marie Richard, Anna, Associate of Arts, Magna Cum Laude Julia Ann Riethman, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions Timothy Aaron Schmiesing, Anna, Associate in Applied Science Wendy Ann Uhlenhake, Anna, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions Dustin Joseph Wolters, Anna, Bachelor of Science Food, Agricultural & Bio Eng, Magna Cum Laude Jordan J. Counts, Botkins, Master of Science Kreg Alan McCullough, Botkins, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Ralph Aaron Bauer, Houston, Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Magna Cum Laude Kyley Lynn Carman, Jackson Center, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions, Summa Cum Laude Tia Marie Ruark, Jackson Center, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude Kevin William Clar Whetstone, Russia, Master of Labor and Human Resources Erica Rose Bensman, Sidney, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Cara Marie Bey, Sidney, Master of Social Work Ariane Renee, Billing Sidney, Master of Education Nathanael Clendenin, Sidney, Master of Arts Alexander David, Counts Sidney, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude Abigail Lynn Dobras, Sidney, Bachelor of Arts Kelli Ann Eck, Sidney, Bachelor of Arts Lindsey Elizebeth, Epperly, Sidney, Master of Education

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Ryan James Freisthler, Sidney, Bachelor of Science in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Brian Kinninger, Sidney, Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Gina Marie Macioce, Sidney, Bachelor of Arts Kristin Rene Manger , idney, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions, Magna Cum Laude Leah Ashley Morris, Sidney, Bachelor of Science Renee, Jennifer Paulus, Sidney, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Sarah Michelle, Pfledderer, Sidney, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Cum Laude Emilee Elizabeth, Seger, Sidney, Master of Social Work Morgan Cecelia Seving Sidney, Bachelor of Science Allison Renee, Slonaker, Sidney, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Mathew Richard, Warnecke, Sidney, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Emily Elizabeth Wilding, Sidney, Doctor of Medicine Eric Edward Drees, Fort Loramie, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude Erin Anne Gehret, Fort Loramie, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Rachel Marie Luttmer, Fort Loramie, Bachelor of Arts Paige Nicole Quinter, Fort Loramie, Bachelor of Arts Brooke Lauren Rethman, Fort Loramie, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Faith Anne Roche Fort Loramie, Bachelor of Arts Joseph Kent Longley, New Knoxville, Bachelor of Arts. Magna Cum Laude Dorothy Grace Martindale, New Knoxville, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Summa Cum Laude

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Dietz to Univ. of Findlay BOTKINS — Jessica Dietz, a 2013 graduate of Botkins H i g h School, has been accepted at the U ni v e rsity of Findlay. She is t h e Dietz daughter of Bob and Lois Dietz, of Botkins. Dietz will pursue a degree in occupational therapy. Dietz has received Four-Year Scholar Athlete award, the Wendy’s Heisman award, the John Phillips Sousa award and the Dannon Children Of Employees

scholarship. She was also valedictorian and a four-year varsity letterman, a three-year music letterman, along with the two-year outstanding musician award. Her high school activities included volleyball, softball, band, choir, pep band, SSA choir, National Honor Society, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Foreign Language Club, Something Creative, AdoptA-Highway, and solo/ensemble groups. Dietz is involved with her church youth and CYO basketball, and volunteers with the clothing drive and at Dorothy Love Retirement Community.

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McCullough to attend OSU BOTKINS — Claire McCullough, a 2013 graduate of Botkins H i g h School, has been accepted to The O h i o State University in C o l u m - McCullough bus. The daughter of Jeff and Cherly McCullough, she will pursue a degree in animal sciences and veterinary technology. She has been awarded the Emerson Climate Technology Scholarship, the Ohio FCCLA Endowment Board Scholarship, and the Scarlet And Gray Grant. McCullough has won awards for Scholar Athlete, FFA, Public Speaking Gold Award, All Academic Miami Valley District Soccer, SCAL Girls Basketball Honorable Mention, District 9 All-Star, Ohio State Fair fourth overall market bar-

row, FCCLA Power Of One Degree, FCCLA Chapter Degree, FCCLA State Degree, FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Gold, Botkins FCCLA Red Rose Outstanding Member, Soccer Coaches Award, and the Basketball Lady Trojan Award. She was also valedictorian. Her high school activities included Academia, JETS Team, Evening With the Arts, library help, Foreign Language Club, FCCLA president and treasurer, FFA, Student Council, National Honor Society, varsity basketball captain, soccer captain, and Varsity B Club. Her civic involvement includes Botkins Livestock, 4-H Club, fun run helper, and she volunteers at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. McCullough is currently employed part time at Pusheta Creek MX Park and Trojan’s Den Pizza.

Michael to OSU ANNA — Ashley Michael, a 2013 graduate of A n n a H i g h School, has been accepted at The O h i o S t a t e U ni v e rsity in Michael Columbus as an agricultural engineering major. She is the daughter of Alan and Kelly Michael, of Anna. She has been awarded the Ohio State Women In Engineering Scholarship, the Ohio State University Provost Scholarship, the Joseph Blickle Educational Scholarship, the Scarlet and Gray Scholarship and the BCTGM Local 19 Scholarship.

She has been awarded the ACT Special Merit Award, State Degree in FFA, the Bronze and Silver Award for Girl Scouts, Anna Young Farmers, and was Second Team All County for track. Her high school activities included track, FFA, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Girl Scouts, FTA, Junior Fair Board, Junior Leaders Club, Hoofbeats, and 4H Club vice president and treasurer. She is a member of the Pemberton Methodist Church and volunteers as a church camp counselor, is on the volleyball and softball teams, and the Worship Committee, and is a Bible school helper. She is employed part time at Menards.

Ehemann to OSU ANNA – Kelli Rose Ehemann, a 2013 graduate of A n n a H i g h School, has been accepted at The O h i o S t a t e U ni v e rsity in Ehemann Columbus. She is the daughter of Karl and Kathy Ehemann, of Anna. She plans to study biology/predentistry. Ehemann has received the Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship, and the Anna Education Foundation – Carl and Delores Bartenstein Scholarship. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, homecoming and prom court, girls D III basketball state championship and state runner-up teams, outstanding

teams in track and field. She received the Red Cord Honor Graduate Award, OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award, ACT Special Merit Award, Anna Athletic Boosters Scholarship, Shelby County Educational Service Center Governing Board Scholarship, diploma with honors, and the UVMC Foundation Hinsch Family Scholarship. Her high school activities included FTA, Spanish Club, SADD, National Honor Society, ECO – Warriors, Book Club, Student Council president, basketball, soccer and track, and she was named to the honor roll. Ehemann volunteers at Sacred Heart Child Care, is a Mass server, lector, and preschool aide. She also volunteers at the Special Olympics, Recycling Center and Dorothy Love Retirement Community. She is employed with MAC Athletics.

Locals graduate OU ATHENS — Ohio University has announced the graduates for the spring term. Local students included the following: Daniel Gregory Winner, Minster; Jacob Michael Meyer, Sidney; Brandi Rochelle McVety, Sidney; Teri Lynn Ewing, New Bremen; Danielle Nicole Douglas, Anna; Adam Christopher Cavinder, Sidney; Alexis M. Carder, Minster; and Tara Lynn Adkins, Maplewood.

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Rain chances increase for today. Have plan B ready for today as we could be in for a prolonged period of wet w e a t h e r. With the Sunrise/Sunset higher rain chances, Friday’s sunset . . . . 9:09 p.m. Saturday’s sunset . . 9:09 p.m. Sunday’s sunset . . . 9:09 p.m. after noon Saturday’s sunrise . 6:14 a.m. Sunday’s sunrise. . . 6:14 a.m. Monday’s sunrise . . 6:15 a.m. highs will be a bit Brian Davis cooler. We Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for will see a little warm-up over Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high the weekend, but rain temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. chances linger.

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Surgery to remove scar tissue can create more DEAR DR. ANSWER: It ROACH: I have sounds as though been hospitalized you have had two twice in the past episodes of paryear for a partial tial small bowel blockage in my obstruction bowel, where (blockage) due to there is scar tisadhesions (scar causing sue. I did have a tissue n o n c a n c e r o u s To your the intestines to polyp removed as become blocked) good well as part of my from your previcolon in 2008, health ous surgery. and in 1959, I While surgery is Dr. Keith had a tumor and sometimes necesRoach ovary removed. I sary, I agree with am 73 years young. The your primary doctor that last time a doctor sug- further adhesions can gested surgery to remove happen after the surgery the scar tissue, my pri- to get rid of the first admary care doctor said it hesions, so I wouldn’t wasn’t a good idea be- recommend surgery uncause it would only make less you have further more scar tissue. What is episodes. your feeling about this? A CT scan is almost Is there anything I can always done during hosdo to prevent it from hap- pitalization to make sure pening again? A nurse there isn’t another cause told me to drink lots of of the partial blockage. water and chew my food The nurse’s advice for till it was mush in my preventing another mouth. I would appreci- episode seems prudent. ate any insight I could Very-high-fiber diets can get on this. — D.S. be associated with recur-

rences of the obstruction, so don’t overdo it. DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there another nail infection (especially of the big toenail) that is similar to nail fungus? If so, what is the name and treatment for it? I have been battling an infection of both of my big toenails for several years. Recently, I took oral medications (Lamisil for two months and itraconazole for three months), which have helped very little, if any. I want to continue fighting this condition in any way I can, so I will appreciate your answer, along with any suggestions. — P.P. ANSWER: Treatment of toenail fungus is difficult, and even if the cause is the most common fungus treated by the medicines you have used (called T. rubrum), at least 25 percent of people will fail with the most effective treatments we

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have. But other conditions can cause toenails that look exactly like they are infected, especially psoriasis, eczema and lichen planus. For this reason, and because both Lamisil and itraconazole (rarely) can cause serious liver damage, I would recommend an attempt at diagnosis with nail scraping for laboratory identification before proceeding further. A dermatologist can do that for you. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealthmed.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

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100 years July 5, 1913 During the heavy electrical storms yesterday afternoon and last night, lightning struck several places about the city. Telephone and electric light poles were struck by bolts and electric lights were out of commission for some time. Three telephone cables were burned out and tree limbs blowing into the wires knocked out more than 800 telephones. Many of these had not been restored to service this morning. Among the homes struck by lightning were those of Michal Gilardi, on Wilkinson Avenue and Harry Vandegrift, on Franklin Avenue. ——— WANTED — Beginners to learn cigar making trade. Will pay $5 per week while learning. After trade has been acquired, can earn from $10 to $15 per week. Constant employment. DeiselWemmer Co. Practical work has been started on Fountain Park which is located at the corner of South Ohio Avenue and Crescent Avenue. The ground is being plowed up and it will then be harrowed and rolled and walks graveled to be in good condition for the fall planting of shrubbery. When the park is planted and with the fountains, it will be one of the beauty spots of Sidney.

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July 5, 1938 A business change involving sale of the Peter Pan Laundry and Dry Cleaning establishment was announced today. The new owner is Tom Toy, of Crescent Drive, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Toy. He purchased the establishment from Edward Achbach who has been operating the service from the room under Burkhardt’s Shoe Store for some time. ——— The Houston vocational agriculture departwith the ment, cooperation of farmers, has two plots of hybrid corn under test. Nine different hybrids in each plot are being checked against Woodburn corn which is an open pollinated corn adapted to this area. One plot is lo-

cated on the Paul Heins’ farm, on light color soil. The other plot is on the John Cook farm on dark colored soil.

50 years July 5, 1963 Butch Davis is adding swat strength to his pitching prowess. The former Sidney Senior slabsman attested to this hitting ability by smashing out two homers – good for five runs – to pace Sidney to an 11 – 6 victory over Belle Center, in an American Legion Junior baseball engagement at Belle Center on Friday evening. ——— Delbert L. Hatton, a former teacher in the Sidney schools, has been named superintendent of the new Whitko Metropolitan School district near Larwill, Indiana. The husband of the former Dorothy Catherine Earl of Sidney, Hatton served as principal of the Larwill Richland Township School for the past four years. He taught social studies in Sidney High School during the school year 1958-59.

25 years July 5, 1988 Many community members remember educator Glenn Charles. He was the former high school principal and teacher. Charles was very popular with his students. He taught world history. Charles remembers that “Johnny Amos was my star pupil.” Real estate is his newest vocation. He resides in Findlay. ——— The Sidney Fourth of July parade was a great success. It started from the Fairgrounds and contained 120 units. The grand marshall was Robert Hepler. The chairman of the event was Mark Kaufman of the Sidney Jaycees. It is a great Sidney activity.

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Couple shy away from sharing facts behind twins’ birth DEAR ABBY: husband and I My husband and are very private I are the proud people. We unparents of beauderstand that tiful 4-year-old once the dialogue twins. After with our children years of infertilbegins, others ity, we found out will naturally that my husband find out. has a low sperm My husband Dear count. Additionstill feels very Abby ally, I have very unc omfort able Abigail few eggs. discussing his Van Buren condition. How Ultimately, we conceived our miracles do we explain to our chilwith IVF and the help of dren, friends and family a sperm donor. without becoming the We do not want to focus of gossip and whiskeep this a secret from pers? — PROUD PARour children. We want ENTS them to eventually know, DEAR PROUD understand and be PARENTS: Infertility proud of the journey it among couples is no took to bring them into longer a deep, dark or this world. However, my shameful secret, and the

fact that you needed help to have your children shouldn’t generate gossip or whispers because, frankly, it isn’t shocking or titillating anymore. When your children are old enough to be told the facts of life, they can be told that they were conceived through in vitro fertilization. They do not have to be told every detail all at once. When they are older, they may ask questions about why it was necessary — and when they do, their questions should be answered honestly and in an age-appropriate manner.

man I thought I would someday marry. We connected instantly and had a deep love for each other. We argued during most of our relationship, but strangely, never stopped feeling the way we did at the start. Our connection was undeniable and our love endless. One night we got into a heated argument over “inappropriate” emails between him and an ex. The argument escalated and I was arrested. Worse than being in trouble with the law for the first time in my life was losing my other half. Most people would DEAR ABBY: Last say, “Walk away; you year I started dating the never belonged together.”

But I don’t agree. I have never been in a relationship that had such highs and lows. I miss him and miss sharing my life with him. — CONFUSED AND HEARTBROKEN DEAR CONFUSED AND HEARTBROKEN: Whether you agree with “most people” or not, the most important person — the man you were involved with — no longer wants to be involved with you. As much as you cared for him, if he was sending “inappropriate” emails to an ex, it appears he was not equally devoted to you. The coup de grace was when you became so violent you were jailed.

You may miss what you thought you had with him, but what you need now is a therapist who can help you understand what a healthy relationship is all about, because this wasn’t one. It’s time to accept that this drama is over, because unless you do, you could be labeled a stalker and find yourself in even more trouble. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Saturday, July 6, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to enlighten others about your opinions, because you have lots of intellectual energy. Your mind is charged with enthusiasm to learn as well as to share your knowledge. You rock! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pay attention to your moneymaking ideas today, because you are motivated to boost your income. Admittedly, you are just as motivated to spend money. Use caution. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You're full of enthusiasm today because you have the energy to follow through on what you want to do. This is a fortunate combination, so make the best of it. Enjoy great productivity. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Secret love affairs might be taking place for some of you. Certainly, behind-the-scenes activity is stirring the pot. What's up? LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Lend energy to groups today, especially if you want to help a female with a special project. You also might want to advocate for reform or help a charitable organization. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs will be impressed by your energy today. You know what you want. You mean what you say, and you say what you mean. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You're so enthusiastic to expand your horizons today that you will travel anywhere if you can. If you can't travel, then learn something new. Be a tourist in your own town. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might dispute inheritances, shared property or anything you own jointly with others today. However, you're feeling hot and sexy! (Woo, woo.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be patient when talking to others today, because people are so enthusiastic about what they are saying that their enthusiasm could lead to a pushy argument. The thing is, people identify with their beliefs today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You'll be productive at work today because you've got energy and the motivation to accomplish a lot. In fact, you might feel competitive with someone, which will spur you into action. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a fabulous day for those of you who are involved in sports. You feel competitive, eager and ready to win! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today you might want to shove furniture around and rearrange things -you're that energetic. Basically, you want to make improvements to your home scene. YOU BORN TODAY You are passionately involved with whatever you embrace. You're always involved, never completely detached. This is why people are drawn to you. Very often, life dictates major choices for you, which you accept courageously. You have amazing perseverance and a strong work ethic. Your year ahead is the beginning of a fresh, exciting new cycle. Open any door! Birthdate of: The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader; Geoffrey Rush, actor/producer; Hilary Mantel, author. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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University of Toledo The University of Toledo has announced its deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the spring 2013 semester. More than 2,800 students were named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list. Local students named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list were: Adam Wierwille, a Chemical Engineering major of New Knoxville. Mitch Pitsenbarger, a Civil Engineering major of Versailles,. Evan Forsthoefel, a Civil Engineering major of Minster,. Ross Wuebker, a Civil Engineering major of Minster. Bryan Phlipot, a Construction Engineering Technology major of Minster. Bryan Thompson, a Doctor of Pharmacy major of New Knoxville. Rachael Overs, a Exercise Science major of De Graff. Eric Trushaw, a Exercise Science major of Minster. Lei Bornhorst, a Exercise Science major of Minster. Andy Yang, a Information Technology major of New Bremen. Garret Rose, a Mechanical Engineering major of Versailles. John Tebbe, a Mechanical Engineering major of Minster. Kurt Graver, a Middle Childhood Education (49) major of Sidney. Claire Winner, a Nursing major of Minster. Kylee Winner, a Nursing major of Minster. Adam Gehret, a Operations Management major of Fort Loramie. Alex Climer, a Pre-Information Systems major of Sidney. Marc Warnecke, a Professional Sales major of Sidney. Jay Hoying, a Psychology major of Anna. Tina Sherman, a Speech Language Pathology major of Minster. Emily Winner, a Speech Language Pathology major of Minster. The deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 or above GPA for the semester.

More than 800 students from The University of Toledo who made the spring 2013 presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for their outstanding academic accomplishments. Local students named to the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list were: Janelle Hillard, a Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) major of Sidney. Amanda Wallace, a Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) major of New Bremen. Bethany Howe, a Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) major of New Knoxville. Ashley Wente, a Exercise Science major of New Bremen. Deborah Huff , a Exercise Science major of New Knoxville. James Perrine, a Law and Social Thought major of New Knoxville. Jordan Gehle, a Mathematics major of New Bremen. Austin Tebbe, a Mechanical Engineering major of Minster. Mitchel Poeppelman, a Mechanical Engineering major of Minster. Lauren Fausey, a Middle Childhood Education (4-9) major of Minster. The presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester. The University of Toledo, established in 1872, is a diverse, student-centered public metropolitan research university. The University is home to more than 22,000 students across 13 colleges and six Ohio campuses. UT offers more than 230 doctoral, professional, graduate and undergraduate programs. Nearly 350 student athletes comprise 15 Division 1 Rocket athletic teams. UT has earned national and international acclaim for its expertise in solar and advanced renewable energy, environmental sciences, astronomical research, translational research and biomarkers. For more information visit www.utoledo.edu.

Urbana University Urbana University has announced the undergraduate students from Shelby County named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the spring semester 2013. In order to qualify for the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, with no grade lower than a â&#x20AC;&#x153;C.â&#x20AC;? Named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list were Caleb Maurer from Anna; Brooke Turner from Fort Loramie; and, Aaron Watkins from Sidney.

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Lost & Found LOST: Cody is a large male yellow lab, neutered, gold eyes. Charlie is a medium chocolate lab, neutered. Both very shy, will not come to call. Last seen behind Shelby County Line between Piqua and Sidney. (937)238-9122, (937)214-0568.

SIDNEY, 209 Pike Street, Friday & Saturday, 9-5. Remnants of an estate sale: personal & household items, some tools, outdoor items, miscellaneous. Yard Sale

See each garage sale listing and location on our Garage Sale Map. Available online at sidneydailynews.com Powered by Google Maps SIDNEY, 122 River Road, Saturday & Sunday 9-?, BARN CLEANING, chain saws, bikes, crossbow, end tables, industrial light, table saw, gas cans, peg board hooks, pneumatic stapler-staples, Halloween costumes, much more miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 1740 Port Jefferson Road, Saturday 9-1pm, guns, holsters, ammo, memorabilia, rings, toys, car sub woofers, car CD player, knickknack, purses, miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 405 Buckeye Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 9-2. Girl's toys, kitchen items, furniture, Christmas decorations, miscellaneous items. SIDNEY, 630 Maywood Place, Friday & Saturday 9-3pm, Lots of clothes, men, women, boys, toys, CD, DVDs, VHS, board games, battery operated games, something for everyone! SIDNEY, 740 Spruce Avenue, Friday & Saturday 9-1pm, NASCAR, sports bobble heads, Avon, PlayStation system, PlayStation 2 games, DVDs, clothes, lots of miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 746 Grandview Street, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8-5pm, recliner, TV, entertainment center, household gadgets. SIDNEY, 782 Marva Lane, Friday, 9-3, Saturday, 9-1. Electronics, small appliances, outdoor patio table, athletic shoes, home decorations, boy's, girl's & pre-teen clothes, wooden hope chest, toys, books, miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 848 Merri Lane, Saturday, 8-5. High chairs, car seats, baby swing, exersaucers, changing tables, craft items, clothes, miscellaneous. Rain or shine! TROY 18 North Market Street Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-5pm Night Sky rummage sale commercial kitchen equipment, furniture, Christmas and holiday decorations, Espresso machine, coffee equipment, cake tower, display cases, everything must go!

Pratt Industries is seeking experienced sit down forklift drivers for its new warehouse opening in Sidney. HS degree or GED required.

Pratt Industries is seeking an experienced truck driver for its new warehouse opening in Sidney. HS degree or GED required. CDL-A and at least 5 years recent experience driving tractor trailer required.

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Mechanics LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE repair company looking to hire ASE certified mechanic. Send resume to: PO Box 1783, Piqua, OH 45356. MECHANIC EXPERIENCED NTB, Inc. is a growing family oriented company that is now taking applications for an experienced trailer mechanic for our Tipp City, Oh tractor trailer repair facility. Pay will be based on experience. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, 401k, paid uniforms, and paid vacation. If interested apply in person at 3355 S Co Rd 25A Tipp City, Oh Medical/Health DENTAL ASSISTANT Hiring full time Dental Assistant who is passionate about providing excellent patient care. Candidate must have 5+ years experience, current radiographer license and references. Benefits and pension. Please email resume to: drvantreese@gmail.com or mail to 2627 N Broadway Ave Sidney, OH 45365

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SHOP SUPERVISOR Primary responsibility will be overseeing work being done by Mechanics on semi trailers including; preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, general repairs and new trailer preparation. This will be a hands-on, working supervisor position. Person must have working knowledge and experience on tractor trailers. Prefer someone with prior supervisory or leadership experience.

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REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN Person will be responsible for maintenance and repairs to semi trailer refrigeration units. Must have ability to diagnose and repair units, perform preventative maintenance and install new units. Prior experience on Thermo King and/or Carrier units required with a preference on having certification.

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Washington Township trustees will look into the possibility of purchasing a new or used ditch mowing tractor, following discussion of same during their June 17 meeting. The trustees also discussed the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Culvert extensions by Rus Ely Excavating. â&#x20AC;˘ Complaints of noise from a concert at a private residence: Some trustees had met with Shelby County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Sell about the problem. Apparently, trustees had called the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office during the concert, but the noise did not abate. Sell told the trustees that he would meet with the sheriff. The trustees

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This is a first shift position. Monday through Friday with occasional weekends. Background checks and drug screens required. Apply today at www.sciotoservices.com EOE FARM CHEMICALS and SEED SALESPERSON, For Outside Sales, Full or Part Time, FARMERS are Welcome to apply, (419)236-2571, (419)778-9378

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NORTH-END HALF DUPLEX, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, garage, taking applications. $650 monthly plus deposit. No pets. Available August 1st. Call (937)493-0834.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, ready for new home. Both parents on premises. 2 females, 1 male. $250 each. (937)4924059 or (937)489-1438.

PRIVATE SETTING, 2 Bedroom Townhouse, No one above or below! Appliances, Washer/ Dryer Fireplace, garage, Water, Trash included, (937)4984747, www.firsttroy.com

KITTENS, adorable, playful, healthy, 8 weeks, brothers & sisters, need indoor forever homes with responsible owners, consider adopting a pair, they do better with a buddy, (937)492-7478, leave message

BEDROOM SET, 7 piece queen, $1200. Large solid oak roll top desk, $300. Blue & Cream plaid sofa and oversized chair with ottoman, $600. All excellent condition. OBO on each. (937)332-1419

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NEARLY NEW 5 bedroom country ranch. Finished basement, Anna Schools, John Barnett, (419)738HOME(4663). Scott Ross Realty. $SDUWPHQWV 7RZQKRXVHV 1520 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom, $475 month, $300 deposit. Air, range, refrigerator, laundry, no pets. Call for showing: (937)710-5075 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, appliances, garage, air, lawncare, $480 & $525 monthly, no pets, Call (937)492-5271. 2 BEDROOM Duplex Sidney, appliances, air, laundry, garage, fireplace, lawncare, no pets, $625 monthly, (937)3947265 2 BEDROOM, Michigan Street, washer/ dryer hookup, appliances, rent special, $350 monthly, no pets! (937)6380235 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 Bath, Sidney, appliances, air, laundry, trash paid, no pets $460 monthly, (937)394-7265 BOTKINS, Duplex. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car, appliances, W/D hookup, gas heat, CA, no pets. $750 month. (937)394-7144

Commercial SIDNEY, 121 North Street, Nice Office Space for Rent, Air conditioned, 1-6 offices. Call Ryan (407)579-0874

HOUSE FOR Rent, 5 Room, Bath, newly decorated, large lawn, quiet street, near I-75, (937)492-5280 HOUSES FOR RENT, 3 & 4 bedroom houses, $550-$625 monthly, plus deposits. Call (937)492-0966 PIQUA NEAR 1-75, very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, includes appliances, no pets, $890 monthly, 18 month lease, (937)778-0524

1999 CHEVY CORVETTE automatic convertible with approximately 67,000 miles. This car is in great condition. $20,500 or best offer. Call Craig at (937)776-0922

2001 FORD TAURUS loaded, immaculate condition inside & out, beautiful navy blue, only 108K miles, 32 mpg hwy, $4350 (937)552-7786 Troy

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Miscellaneous 27" TV & WOOD TV STAND, with drawers & shelves, both in great condition $100, Call after 5pm (937)638-2993. '89 GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME, 28 foot Chevy 454 automatic, AC-cruise, 16K miles, news tires, stove, refrigerator, roof air-conditioner, 3500 Owen Generator, 19 foot awning all new roof vents, roof coated/resealed last Fall, sleeps 6, lots of inside & outside storage. Good condition. $6700. (937)493-0449

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LIVE STOCK GATES, 16 foot heavy steel painted livestock gates, good condition, $60.00 per gate. Call (937)492-1157.

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Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Helen L. Byrd, Deceased all of whose last known addresses are unknown and whose residences are unknown and, if married, the unknown spouses and, if deceased, their unknown heirs and devisees, whose addresses are unknown, will hereby take notice that the 31st day of January, 2013, U.S. Bank, National Association, ND filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Shelby County, Ohio, being Case No. 13CV000024 in said Court against Helen L. Byrd, et al. praying for Judgment of $65,859.04 with interest at the rate of 5.99% per annum from May 1, 2012, until paid and for foreclosure of a mortgage on the following described real estate, to wit: PARCEL NO.: 17-23-20-202-001, 38-23-21-377-002 and 17-23-20-10-002 STREET ADDRESS: 4991 State Route 29 East, Sidney, OH 45365 A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR. and that Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or cause to be paid said Judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Shelby County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise, and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any parties herein, that the proFHHGV IURP WKH VDOH RI VDLG SUHPLVHV EH DSSOLHG WR 3ODLQWLIIŇ&#x2039;V Judgment and for such other relief to which Plaintiff is entitled. Said Defendant(s) will take notice that they will be required to answer said Complaint on or before the 29th day of August, 2013, or judgment will be rendered accordingly. LAURITO & LAURITO, L.L.C. BY: JOSHUA J. EPLING Attorney for Plaintiff 7550 Paragon Road Dayton, OH 45459 Supreme Ct. #0079568 U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND (937) 743-4878 Plaintiff

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Houses For Rent SPACIOUS 2 bedroom, 2 bath with refrigerator, range, dishwasher, 1 car garage, newer, Northend of Sidney, wheelchair accessible, $750 monthly + deposit, no pets! (937)7260642

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SIBERIAN HUSKEY, male puppy, full blooded, no papers. Mother and Father on site. First shots and De-wormed. $150.00! (937)417-5856.

RIDING LAWNMOWER, Wheelhorse, completely rebuilt, New battery, tuneup, rebuilt carburetor, seat, paint, new blades, Runs great!!, $400, (937)492-1501

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BEDROOM SUITE, Like new, Light oak, King, triple dresser, chest, nightstand, headboard, mirror, boxsprings, firm foam mattress, asking $850, (937)492-3733

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Royals rally past Tribe KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lorenzo Cain hit his first career grand slam, Salvador Perez provided a bases-loaded double in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 10-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on a sun-splashed Thursday afternoon. The Royals trailed 5-0 early before Cain’s slam and a solo shot by George Kottaras tied it in the sixth. The Indians regained the lead on Carlos Santana’s two-run double in the seventh, but the Royals answered in the bottom half on a two-run homer by Eric Hosmer. Indians reliever Bryan Shaw (0-2) walked Kottaras to lead off the eighth and then hit Johnny Giavotella. Shaw was lifted for Rich Hill, who promptly walked Jarrod Dyson to load the bases. Perez entered the game as a pinch-hitter and roped a double down the left-field line, slapping his hands together on the way to first as the Royals cleared the bags for a 10-7 lead. Luke Hochevar (2-1) worked a scoreless eighth in-

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CLEVELAND INDIANS starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, left, hands the ball to manager Terry Francona, right, after giving up a grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday. Catcher Carlos Santana, middle, attends the mound meeting. ning for the Royals, and Greg Holland worked around a single in the ninth for his second straight save and his 19th on the season. The Royals scored at least 10 runs for only the fourth

time this year — despite only six hits — by taking advantage of eight walks and a costly hit batter by the Indians. Drew Stubbs homered and drove in four runs, and

Michael Brantley had four hits and also drove in a run for Cleveland, which had won five straight and pulled into first place in the wide open AL Central before losing its last two games to the Royals in wild fashion. Hosmer’s go-ahead shot in the seventh on Wednesday night gave Kansas City a 6-5 victory. Things looked good for the Indians right from the start on Thursday. Michael Bourn led off the game with a single and later scored on another single by Brantley. Royals starter James Shields then gave up a double to Mike Aviles to start the second inning, moments before Stubbs went deep for the seventh time this season to give Cleveland a 3-0 lead. Shields put the Indians’ leadoff batter on base for the fourth time when Santana singled in the sixth. Aviles added a one-out single and Lonnie Chisenhall walked to load the bases for Stubbs, who delivered a two-run single that made it 5-0 and knocked Shields from the game.

SHS Stinger soccer camp dates set

The annual Sidney High Stinger Soccer Camp will be held July 29-thru-Aug. 2 at the high school. Instruction will take place through Aug. 1, with Aug. 2, a Friday night, being camp night, under the lights at the Sidney High soccer stadium. Campers will get to watch the Sidney High boys soccer team scrimmage West Milton. Skills to be taught include running with the ball, turning, speed, dribbling, heading, shooting, goalkeeping, passing/trapping, and throws. The staff will include longtime SHS boys soccer coach Eric Harlamert and members of his team. The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday and is for grades K-to-7. The cost is $70 per camper and includes the instruction, camp night activities, a camp T-shirt, a soccer ball and a skill assessment at the end of the week. Campers should bring bottled water, cleats, shoes for indoor play and shin guards, and should make sure that sun screen is applied each day before arriving. Registration and payment must be received by July 15. On-site registration fee will about possible dates which be $75. are optimal.” Anyone with questions can “There are none. There’s email stingersoccercamp@hotonly one date when we’re both mail.com or call 937-622-0111. off, but that would make it 34 (straight) days for both,” he said. This postponement was only the seventh rainout in the 11-year history of Great American Ball Park and the first since May 1, 2012, against the Cubs. Even before the rain, Cincinnati’s Chris Heisey figSidney Post 217’s American ured it was a long shot that he Legion baseball team is 12-16 would play Thursday despite on the year after homering and driving in two winning two and runs the previous day. losing two in acIt became a sure thing for tion this week. Heisey and everyone else Sidney split a when the finale of the four- d o u b l e h e a d e r game series was postponed by with Bucyrus to rain. start out, then took a 13-10 decision over Troy Bollinger on Tuesday. Dalton Bollinger continued his torrid hitting, going 3-for4 with two doubles and five runs batted in. Jace Barga was 3-for-4 with a double, Jacob Wenning was 2-for-3 and Cole McEldowney was 2-for-4. Sidney then took on the Lima Legion and lost a tough one, 8-7. In that one, Bollinger drove in five more runs with a single and a homer in three trips. Bailey Francis belted a three-run homer and McEldowney was 2-for-4. “We’ve been playing some real good ball,” said Post 217 head coach Jason McLain. “Pitching continues to keep us in games and our hitting is coming alive. Cole, Jace, Bailey and Dalton have been hitting the ball very well. Dalton has just been a hitting machine. He’s over .500 for the season and in his last 11 games, he’s 21-for-36 (.583) with 11 doubles and two home runs. “We have split with Lima, Troy and Piqua so we’re playing well against some very good teams,” he added.

Rain washes out Reds-Giants CINCINNATI (AP) — A rainout at Great American Ball Park did more than push Homer Bailey’s next attempt at pitching another no-hitter out of Cincinnati. It also raised the possibility, San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy mentioned, of the Giants and Reds playing a makeup game at a neutral site. Thursday’s game never got started and was called after a wait of nearly 2 1-2 hours. No makeup date was announced. This was the last day the Giants were scheduled to be in Cincinnati this season. The Reds visit San Francisco later this month. Reds manager Dusty Baker said he would keep his rotation intact. That would

mean Bailey, who beat the Giants by pitching his second career no-hitter Tuesday night, wouldn’t start Sunday at home against Seattle. Instead, Bailey would try to match Johnny Vander Meer’s 1938 achievement of pitching no-hitters in back-toback starts on Monday in Milwaukee. Trying to find a makeup date for two teams that might be in playoff contention could be tricky. The Reds and Giants are both off Aug. 29. It would be the first day after the Reds finish a stretch of 20 games in 20 days and the last before they play 13 games in 13 days; it is also San Francisco’s only day off between stretches of playing on 16 and 17 con-

secutive dates. Major League Baseball rules prohibit teams from playing more than 20 straight days without permission from the players’ union. Also, the Reds would be in the middle of a road trip to St. Louis and Colorado. The Giants would be in the middle of a trip to Colorado and Arizona. Could Coors Field in Denver be a convenient place to meet? “There are options they discussed for a makeup,” Bochy said. “August 29 in Colorado. September 30, the day after the season, we would come here (Cincinnati). They discussed a split doubleheader at our place.” Said Baker: “We’re kicking it around, kicking it around

Bollinger hitting well for Post 217

Games at Russia

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Post 217 is back in action tonight at home against the Springfield Armory, with one 9-inning game set to start at 6:30 at Custenborder Field. Sidney is also in action Saturday in a doubleheader against Muncie, Ind. Those games will be played at the Russia High School field. Post will cap off the week with a single game on Sunday in Marysville at 1 p.m.

Making the tag Sidney’s Morgan Carey (left) tags out Mishaylee O’Reilly of Russia on a pickoff attempt at first base during the Shelby

County Fastpitch Softball League’s junior high tournament. The action was held at Flanagan Softball Complex.

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IndyCar drivers set for 1st Pocono race since ’89 DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — There was a time when the Andrettis reigned at Pocono Raceway. Back in August 1986, one of racing’s most decorated families pulled off a clean sweep at the 21/2-mile track. Michael Andretti won the pole, Mario Andretti won the 500-mile race and Jeff Andretti won the supporting Indy Lights race from the pole. Sometimes, the family that races together, wins together. “We cleaned house that weekend,” a smiling Mario Andretti said. “That was my favorite memory.” It wouldn’t be repeated. Sure, a feat like that would be tough enough to pull off twice, even for a talented racing family. But there was no chance once open-wheel racing split with Pocono in 1989, leaving NASCAR behind as the top series to compete at the triangle track. IndyCar seemed destined to live at Pocono only in the record book. But look what’s back in town. Those weren’t stock cars zipping around the track at 215plus mph on Thursday. IndyCar made its official return after a lengthy hiatus, and so much has changed — except for the leaderboard. Yes, that was an Andretti atop the speed chart for the first test session. Marco Andretti, a third-generation driver, hit 219.282 mph to lead the 24 cars out to practice for Sunday’s 400-mile race. “He’s taken to this place, from the first day of practice,” Mario Andretti said. “He’s had a competitive ride throughout.” It’s a virtual hometown track for the Andrettis, who hail from nearby Nazareth. Andretti races for his father, Michael, owner of Andretti Autosport. Marco was glad his grandfather, Mario, was

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DARIO FRANCHITTI, of Scotland, drives through Turn 3 during a test session for Sunday's Pocono IndyCar 400 auto race Thursday in Long Pond, Pa. around to help navigate the track. Mario won the pole for the 1987 race shortly after Marco was born. “He’s there to bounce things off of,” Marco said. “But he doesn’t dictate the way we go. He’s been supportive. Only if I’m quickest.” Marco Andretti, who also topped the second practice at 220.963, can laugh about it. But he knows how much it would mean to put the family back in Victory Lane. “I think it would be extra special, but I don’t think it adds any pressure,” Andretti said. “The support and everything is greatly appreciated, but there’s a lot that has to go right.” The return to Pocono is being celebrated as a nod to IndyCar’s history and tradition. Pocono’s three corners were designed in 1965 to model corners at Indianapolis, Milwaukee and now-defunct Trenton, and fans have always considered the track an important venue in open wheel racing. Before the first test in April, Dario Franchitti was the only driver with significant experience at the track, competing in 2008 during his ill-fated NASCAR stint. The facility has since undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation that included significant safety upgrades, and the track was repaved in 2012 offering smooth racing at 200 mph. “These cars are bloody quick around

here,” Franchitti said. “It’s a tough place to figure out, with three different corners. Wait until we go into traffic. It’s going to get really interesting.” In bringing Pocono back to the schedule, IndyCar resurrected the “Triple Crown” challenge, a three-race competition in 2013 for $1 million to the driver that wins the Indianapolis 500, the 400-miler at Pocono and the season finale at Fontana, Calif. A driver who wins two of the three can win a $250,000 bonus from sponsor promotion Fuzzy’s Vodka. Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan is eligible for the prize. IndyCar ran a “Triple Crown” at Indianapolis, Pocono and Ontario from 1971-1980 and from 1981-1989 at Indy, Pocono and Michigan. Only Al Unser won all three races in a single season, in 1978. “I have never raced at Pocono Raceway, but we know we had a good car at Indy,” Kanaan said. Also, the series will utilize three-wide starts for Sunday’s race. Pocono CEO and president Brandon Igdalsky said he wanted to check out an IndyCar race at St. Petersburg last season as a fan, but it morphed into a conversation with series officials that led to the series back at the track. He’s locked the track into a threeyear deal with IndyCar. The open wheel series made its debut at Pocono in 1971 when Mark Donohue won the race.

With dueling series USAC and CART wreaking havoc on the open wheel structure in the late 1980s, Pocono patriarch Joseph Mattioli wanted out. Mattioli, who died in 2012, chose not to seek a new deal after 1989. “He didn’t like the way the CART guys were going about things and they didn’t like the way he was going about things,” Igdalsky said. “They spent years in court and it cost my grandfather a lot of money. He was basically financing the event. He had two that were making money and one that’s losing money, so he said, ‘Why are we going to do it?’” About 1,000 fans turned out for Thursday’s open test, catching some laps before heading off to Fourth of July cookouts. The race date falls in the middle of the track’s two NASCAR Sprint Cup races on June 2 and Aug. 4. Tracks don’t release attendance numbers, but Igdalsky said tickets sales were solid. “It’s not Cup, but it’s good,” he said. “For a first time, it’s great. We’re about where we thought we’d be.” The fans should get a taste of an exciting openwheel series offering some of the best racing in any circuit. “The product is there,” Mario Andretti said. “This is one of the tracks I knew everybody was going to enjoy. It was my favorite superspeedway to drive on from Day 1.”

SCOREBOARD BASEBALL Major League National League The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta. . . . . . . 49 35 .583 — Washington . . . 43 42 .506 6½ Philadelphia . . 41 45 .477 9 New York . . . . . 35 46 .432 12½ Miami . . . . . . . 31 52 .373 17½ Central Division Pittsburgh . . . . 52 32 .619 — St. Louis. . . . . . 50 33 .602 1½ Cincinnati . . . . 49 36 .576 3½ Chicago . . . . . . 36 46 .439 15 Milwaukee . . . . 34 50 .405 18 West Division Arizona . . . . . . 43 41 .512 — Colorado . . . . . 41 44 .482 2½ Los Angeles . . . 40 43 .482 2½ San Diego . . . . 40 46 .465 4 San Francisco . 39 45 .464 4 Wednesday's Games Milwaukee 4, Washington 1 Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 5

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Ex-Bear Zorich broke CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney for former Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich, whose tax problems landed him in court, says his client is broke. Zorich pleaded guilty in March to failing to file federal income tax returns from 2006 to 2009. Zorich faces up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine when sentenced, which is scheduled for July 12. In a court filing Wednesday, his lawyers said the 44-year-old Zorich is worth $302,000 but owes $348,000 to the state of Illinois due to a case concerning the questionable finances of his charity. The filing noted Zorich will likely owe about $90,000 to the Internal Revenue Service. Zorich was on Notre Dame’s 1988 national championship team. He played for the Bears from 1991 to 1996, ending his career with the Washington Redskins.

Florida QB signs with Bosox GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel could take a swing at another sport. Driskel announced Thursday that he has signed with the Boston Red Sox, who selected him in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball draft last month, but said he is committed to finishing his college career with the Gators and pursing an NFL job. Driskel says in a statement, “After my college football career is over I want to pursue a professional career in the NFL. If I ever decide I want to play baseball, I want to play with the Boston Red Sox who drafted me in the recent draft.” Driskel has thrown for 1,794 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons, one as a full-time starter. The junior from Orlando also set a single-game school record for rushing yards by a quarterback (177).

Crash kills Ole Miss player EGYPT, Miss. (AP) — A member of the University of Mississippi football team was killed Wednesday in a traffic accident in Chickasaw County, Miss. The Highway Patrol says in a statement that 20year-old Park Stevens of Columbus was killed when his pickup collided with the rear of an 18wheeler at Egypt Road and U.S. Highway 45A around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Stevens was pronounced dead at the scene. The patrol says the accident is under investigation. Ole Miss officials say Stevens joined the Rebels in the spring as a walk-on, transferring to Ole Miss after two seasons at East Central Community College. Stevens went through spring drills as a backup offensive tackle Coach Hugh Freeze posted on the Ole Miss Facebook page that team’s thoughts and prayers are with the Stevens’ family and friends.

Seven-player deal in NHL BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are sending Tyler Seguin to the Dallas Stars for fellow forward Loui Eriksson as part of a seven-player trade. In addition to Eriksson, the Bruins are also acquiring forwards Matt Fraser, Reilly Smith and defenseman Joe Morrow in the deal announced Thursday. Dallas will receive Seguin, forward Rich Peverley and defenseman Ryan Button. Seguin, chosen with the No. 2 pick by Boston in the 2010 draft, led the Bruins in scoring during the 2011-12 season. He was a member of the 2011 Stanley Cup championship team and was selected as an NHL All-Star in 2012. Eriksson, a 2011 All-Star, had 29 points in 48 games for the Stars last season. He has a career plus-31 rating.

Greipel wins 6th stage

Arizona 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Miami 6, Atlanta 3 Boston 2, San Diego 1 Cincinnati 3, San Francisco 2, 11 innings L.A. Dodgers 10, Colorado 8 Chicago Cubs 3, Oakland 1 St. Louis 12, L.A. Angels 2 Thursday's Games Washington 8, Milwaukee 5 Arizona at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. San Francisco at Cincinnati, ppd., rain Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 4 Boston 8, San Diego 2 Chicago Cubs at Oakland, inc. Miami at Atlanta, n L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, n St. Louis at L.A. Angels, n Friday's Games Pittsburgh (Liriano 7-3) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 5-7), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (Hudson 4-7) at Philadelphia (Lee 9-2), 7:05 p.m. San Diego (Cashner 5-3) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 5-3), 7:05 p.m.

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Seattle (Harang 3-7) at Cincinnati (Leake 7-3), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 1-1) at Milwaukee (Hellweg 0-1), 8:10 p.m. Miami (Ja.Turner 2-0) at St. Louis (Westbrook 4-3), 8:15 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 8-4) at Arizona (Skaggs 1-1), 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 6-3) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 8-5), 10:15 p.m. Saturday's Games Miami at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 7:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 10:10 p.m. Sunday's Games Seattle at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. San Diego at Washington, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Miami at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. —— American League East Division W L Pct GB Boston. . . . . . . 53 34 .609 — Baltimore . . . . 48 38 .558 4½ New York . . . . 46 39 .541 6 Tampa Bay . . . 45 40 .529 7 Toronto . . . . . . 41 43 .488 10½ Central Division Detroit . . . . . . 45 38 .542 — Cleveland . . . . 45 40 .529 1 Kansas City . . 40 42 .488 4½ Minnesota . . . 36 46 .439 8½ Chicago. . . . . . 34 48 .415 10½ West Division Oakland . . . . . 49 36 .576 — Texas . . . . . . . 48 36 .571 ½ Los Angeles . . 40 44 .476 8½ Seattle . . . . . . 37 47 .440 11½ Houston . . . . . 31 54 .365 18 Wednesday's Games Detroit 6, Toronto 2 Baltimore 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Boston 2, San Diego 1 Seattle 4, Texas 2, 10 innings

Kansas City 6, Cleveland 5 N.Y. Yankees 3, Minnesota 2 Houston 4, Tampa Bay 1 Chicago Cubs 3, Oakland 1 St. Louis 12, L.A. Angels 2 Thursday's Games Boston 8, San Diego 2 Chicago White Sox 3, Baltimore 2 Kansas City 10, Cleveland 7 N.Y. Yankees 9, Minnesota 5 Tampa Bay at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Friday's Games Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 6-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 2-2), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Porcello 4-6) at Cleveland (Masterson 10-6), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Correia 6-5) at Toronto (Buehrle 4-5), 7:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Axelrod 34) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 7-3), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Harang 3-7) at Cincinnati (Leake 7-3), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Harrell 5-8) at Texas (Tepesch 3-6), 8:05 p.m. Oakland (Milone 7-7) at Kansas City (W.Davis 4-6), 8:10 p.m. Boston (Doubront 4-3) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-5), 10:05 p.m. Saturday's Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m. Houston at Texas, 7:15 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Sunday's Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Houston at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Stage 6 of the 100th Tour de France was a textbook demonstration of teamwork. Like playing pass the parcel, an Australian deliberately handed over the race lead to help a South African teammate and friend become the first rider from that country to wear the famed yellow jersey. And Andre Greipel, who won the stage with a fierce finishing sprint, owed a debt of gratitude to teamGreipel mates who plied him with drinks all afternoon, ferrying bottles back and forth from cars at the back of the race, so he didn’t melt in the scorching sun. “Room service,” the big German said light-heartedly. As the new leader of cycling’s showcase race, Daryl Impey can look forward to some first-class treatment, too. Being the first South African to wear the yellow jersey “will definitely change my life,” he said.

Gay runs 9.79 in 100 meters LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Tyson Gay ran the year’s second-fastest 100 meters Thursday, finishing in 9.79 seconds in a victory at the Athletissima Diamond League meet. Only Gay’s world-leading 9.75 to take the U.S. nationals title has been faster this season. His latest effort comes just five weeks before the world championships in Moscow. Usain Bolt, the Olympic champion and world-record holder, has a seaGay son’s best of 9.94, set at the Jamaican nationals last month. Gay reacted fast to the starting gun but did not pull away from former world record holder Asafa Powell of Jamaica until the final 40 meters. Powell clocked his season’s best time of 9.88 — bettered only by Gay in 2013 — to finish second. American Michael Rodgers was third in 9.96.

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MLB Players Survey

Jason Kipnis, Cleveland The Indians’ second baseman moved closer to solidifying his spot on the All-Star team last week with nine runs, 10 RBIs, a .478 average and 1.650 OPS. He also had eight walks, which boosted his OBP to .606 for the week.

Jeremy Hellickson, Tampa Bay The righthander tossed seven shutout innings to end Toronto’s 12-game winning streak. He followed that with a six-inning effort with only one run allowed in a win over the Tigers.

Buster Posey, San Francisco Where would the Giants be without their catcher? He hit safely in all six games last week and drove in every San Francisco run during a three-game stretch.

Stephen Fife, Los Angeles The Dodgers’ righthander won two games last week, and one of them included seven shutout innings against Philadelphia. Over Fife’s most recent six starts, he’s allowed as many as three runs just once.

Buster Posey

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(starting lineup and batting order) LEFT FIELD Mike Trout, Los Angeles The rising superstar isn’t having quite the season he put together last year, but he’s the best outfielder in the AL. SECOND BASE Dustin Pedroia, Boston There are several reasons the Red Sox quickly erased their struggles from a year ago, but Pedroia has had the biggest impact. THIRD BASE Miguel Cabrera, Detroit There is currently no Cabrera-Trout debate for MVP this season — it’s all Miggy, who has 82 RBIs through the Tigers’ first 80 games. FIRST BASE Chris Davis, Baltimore Actually, the MVP debate may be Davis-Cabrera, if there is a debate. Baltimore’s first baseman leads the majors with 31 home runs. CENTER FIELD Adam Jones, Baltimore Acquired in a heist from Seattle for pitcher Erik Bedard, Jones has played at an All-Star caliber level for the past five seasons in Baltimore. DH David Ortiz, Boston Big Papi is the best DH alive, perhaps in history. He’s in the top 10 in the AL in average, homers and RBIs.

July 1, 1990 Andy Hawkins of the New York Yankees no-hits the White Sox over eight innings, but drops a 4-0 decision at Comiskey Park. In one disastrous inning, the Yankees commit three errors that lead to four runs, exacerbated by a couple of walks. After two harmless popouts, third baseman Mike Blowers boots Sammy Sosa’s ground ball, then two walks load the bases. Left fielder Jim Leyritz drops a fly ball off the bat of Robin Ventura that allows three runs to score. Right fielder Jesse Barfield’s error on the next play allows a fourth run to score. As an aside, the tough luck continued for Hawkins, who would pitch 11.2 innings in his next start in New York, losing a 2-0 decision.

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Can the Bucs avoid another late-season collapse? First AL team to 50 wins this season. Didn’t have a three-game winning streak in June. Seattle and Houston visit Arlington this week. Six games vs. Miami before the All-Star break. Josh Donaldson: .323 w/RISP, 2 outs; rest of team: .209. Lead majors with 115 home runs, last with only five triples. Lost four of five on the road to AL West contenders. Lost 14 of last 22 road games. Citi Field is not a bad place to visit to get back on track. Won 14 of 19 and host Detroit for four key games this weekend. Next 14 games vs. three of the four worst teams in AL. Blew five of eight save opportunities last month. Scored a major league-low 88 runs in June. Tossed a majors-best four shutouts last month. Will not face a team with winning record until after the break. Albert Pujols faces his former team this week. Lost six of eight as offense has struggled. Posey: 35.7% of Giants’ homers and 20.5% of RBIs in June. Men in blue are surging and now only four games out of first. Bullpen has logged the fewest innings in the National League. 12-0 in June when scoring four runs or more. Starting pitching must improve in order to move up standings. Three of last four wins have come in extra innings. 2-9 when playing in front of 40,000 or more. David Wright hit .343 in June, rest of team just .217. 18.5 games behind the Pirates, biggest deficit in majors. June swoon hit South Side pretty hard. Won 11 of last 12 games in which they’ve scored three runs. Six of their last seven wins have been by one run or in extras.

Earlier this season, Athlon Sports conducted a league-wide anonymous survey of major league players. We asked questions about the best players, managers, GMs, PED use, faithfulness among married players and more. Here are a few results:

Best General Manager GM, Team

Andrew Friedman, Rays Billy Beane, A’s Theo Epstein, Cubs John Mozeliak, Cardinals Terry Ryan, Twins Brian Sabean, Giants

15.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4

Notes: Most votes were split evenly across the AL and NL with Beane, Epstein and Sabean receiving exactly the same number of votes in each league, and Friedman received 54.5% of his votes from the AL. But two-thirds of Ryan’s votes came from the AL, and 75% of Mozeliak’s were from the NL.

What Player Would You Take Less Money to Have as a Teammate Player, Team

Mike Trout, Angels Miguel Cabrera, Tigers Derek Jeter, Yankees Justin Verlander, Tigers David Price, Rays Buster Posey, Giants Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox

% 15.2 13.8 6.5 5.8 2.9 2.9 2.9

Notes: Even though he was recovering from a broken ankle during the time of the survey, Derek Jeter received significant support. “No one” received 2.2% of the votes, and interestingly, Frank Menechino, Pete Orr and Drew Meyer a vote each.

Most Deserving All-Stars RIGHT FIELD Nelson Cruz, Texas The Rangers’ right fielder makes the starting lineup because of his ability to hit in the clutch. CATCHER Joe Mauer, Minnesota Okay, maybe his contract is becoming an albatross for Minnesota, but Mauer can still hit and is solid behind the plate. SHORTSTOP Jhonny Peralta, Detroit The candidates at shortstop are few in the American League, but Peralta deserves to start even in a crowded field. Only Cabrera has a higher average on the AL Central leaders. STARTING PITCHER Max Scherzer, Detroit Most fans outside Detroit recognize the name Verlander much more quickly, but Scherzer is the Tigers’ best starter with a 12-0 record. AL RESERVES Sal Perez, C, Kansas City Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, Toronto Howie Kendrick, 2B, Los Angeles Jason Kipnis, 2B, Cleveland Jose Altuve, 2B, Houston Evan Longoria, 3B, Tampa Bay Josh Donaldson, 3B, Oakland Manny Machado, 3B, Baltimore J.J. Hardy, SS, Baltimore Torii Hunter, OF, Detroit Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Boston Jose Bautista, OF, Toronto Clay Buchholz, P, Boston Hisashi Iwakuma, P, Seattle Felix Hernandez, P, Seattle Chris Sale, P, Chicago Bartolo Colon, P, Oakland Yu Darvish, P, Texas Justin Masterson, P, Cleveland Glen Perkins, P, Minnesota Mariano Rivera, P, New York Joe Nathan, P, Texas Jim Johnson, P, Baltimore Jesse Crain, P, Chicago

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Carlos Gonzalez (left) and Miguel Cabrera are leading MVP candidates at the midway point of the season and easy choices for All-Star honors.

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(starting lineup and batting order) LEFT FIELD Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado CarGo is on the short list of MVP candidates in the NL. His production could suffer without Troy Tulowitzki in the lineup for the Rockies. CENTER FIELD Andrew McCutchen Pittsburgh Beyond Gonzalez, there are about six outfielders with equal arguments to start. But McCutchen makes the Pirates go and plays terrific defense. DH Joey Votto, Cincinnati Many players believe Votto is the best pure hitter in the game. FIRST BASE Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona The NL RBI leader deserves the start ahead of Votto this season, but maybe never again. THIRD BASE David Wright, New York Quickly becoming Mr. Met in New York. The hometown fans will love seeing their superstar at the hot corner on the 16th.

CATCHER Yadier Molina, St. Louis Widely considered the best defensive catcher in the majors, Yadi leads the NL in batting and has 44 RBIs. The Cardinals’ leader sits atop the MVP list for the first half. SECOND BASE Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Having never played second in the minors, and just 18 innings at the position prior to this season, Carpenter leads all NL second basemen in runs, extra-base hits and OPS. RIGHT FIELD Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Surprise! The outfielder representing the Brew Crew is not named Braun. SHORTSTOP Jean Segura, Milwaukee In all fairness, Tulowitzki of Colorado deserves to be the All-Star shortstop, having put together a brilliant first half. But being able to take the field is important for an All-Star and Segura is having a stellar season for the Brewers. STARTING PITCHER Matt Harvey, New York Maybe, Adam Wainwright is more de-

Hits with the bases loaded for Brandon Phillips of Cincinnati. In nine at-bats this season, Phillips has six singles, a home run and 15 RBIs. Batting average for the Cardinals’ Yadier Molina after the sixth inning. It is the highest in the majors. At an even .400, James Loney of the Rays is the only other at .400 or better. RBIs for Cubs pitchers Scott Feldman (8) and Travis Wood (7). No other pitcher has more than five this season. Batting average for a Cabrera in June, highest in the majors. But it wasn’t Miguel. It was shortstop Everth of San Diego before he injured a hamstring and missed a couple of weeks. June batting average for the Boston Red Sox, the best in the majors for the month, which helped them increase their lead in the AL East. June batting average for the New York Yankees, better than only the Houston Astros, which caused them to slip to fourth place in the AL East. June record for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates, the best in the majors for the month. Athlon Sports

serving to start, but not by much. But I can’t resist having the Mets’ youngster throw the first pitch in the midsummer classic in his home ballpark. NL RESERVES Buster Posey, C, San Francisco Allen Craig, 1B, St. Louis Freddie Freeman, 1B, Atlanta Brandon Phillips, 2B, Cincinnati Pedro Alvarez, 3B, Pittsburgh Everth Cabrera, SS, San Diego Gerardo Parra, OF, Arizona Jay Bruce, OF, Cincinnati Domonic Brown, OF, Philadelphia Shin-Soo Choo, Cincinnati Michael Cuddyer, OF, Colorado Carlos Beltran, OF, St. Louis Adam Wainwright, P, St. Louis Clayton Kershaw, P, Los Angeles Cliff Lee, P, Philadelphia Patrick Corbin, P, Arizona Jordan Zimmermann, P, Washington Travis Wood, P, Chicago Jose Fernandez, P, Miami Jason Grilli, P, Pittsburgh Craig Kimbrel, P, Atlanta Edward Mujica, P, St. Louis Jonathan Papelbon, P, Philadelphia Aroldis Chapman, P, Cincinnati

Over the weekend, Chris Davis of the Orioles became the sixth player in history with 31 home runs by the end of June. How many of the other five can you name? Bonus: Can you name the only player to do it twice? TRIVIA ANSWER: Barry Bonds, 39 in 2001; Mark McGwire, 37 in 1998; Sammy Sosa, 33 in 1998; Luis Gonzalez, 32 in 2001; and Ken Griffey Jr. accomplished it twice with 32 in 1994 and 33 in 1998.

On Saturday, MLB will announce the 2013 MLB All-Stars. Or, at least 33 members of each team with another player in each league to be selected by the fans next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll disagree with the fans, who will elect the starting lineups, and most likely will disagree with the managers who select the reserves. Here are the players I believe should be representing their respective leagues in the All-Star Game in New York on July 16. All teams are represented, 34 players, 13 pitchers.

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geared up for large holiday concerts. A Civil War reenactment commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg drew as many as 40,000 people to Pennsylvania. In Arizona, sober tributes were planned for 19 firefighters who died this week battling a blaze near Yarnell. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, speaking at the reopening of the Statue of Liberty, choked up as she told the crowd she was wearing a purple ribbon in memory of the fallen firefighters. “Nineteen firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty, and we as a nation stand together,” she said through tears. The island was decorated with star-spangled bunting, but portions remain blocked off with large construction equipment, and the main ferry dock was boarded up. Repairs to brick walkways and docks were ongoing. But much of the work has been completed since Sandy swamped the 12-acre island in New York Harbor, and visitors were impressed. “It’s stunning, it’s beautiful,” said Elizabeth Bertero, 46, of

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UNITED STATES Park police SWAT team members stand guard at the Statue of Liberty, Thursday at in New York. California’s Sonoma County. “They did a great job rebuilding. You don’t really notice that anything happened.” The statue itself was unharmed, but the land took a beating. Railings broke, docks and paving stones were torn up and buildings were flooded. The storm destroyed electrical systems, sewage pumps and boilers. Hundreds of National Park Service workers from as far away as California and

Alaska spent weeks cleaning mud and debris. “It is one of the most enduring icons of America, and we pulled it off — it’s open today,” National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis said. “Welcome.” The statue was open for a single day last year — Oct. 28, the day before Sandy struck. It had been closed the previous year for security upgrades. Neighboring Ellis Island re-

mains closed and there has been no reopening date set. Elsewhere in New York, throngs of revelers packed Brooklyn’s Coney Island to see competitive eating champ Joey Chestnut scarf down 69 hot dogs to break a world record and win the title for a seventh year at the 98th annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Sonya Thomas defended her title with nearly 37 dogs. In his weekly radio address from Washington, Obama urged Americans to work to secure liberty and opportunity for their own children and future generations. The first family was to host U.S. servicemen and women at the White House for a cookout. Atlanta and Alaska planned holiday runs — thousands were racing up a 3,022-foot peak in Seward. In New Orleans, the Essence Festival celebrating black culture and music, kicked off along the riverfront. celebratory mood The turned somber in Oklahoma and Maine with fatal accidents

during parades. In Edmond, Okla., a boy died after being run over by a float near the end of the town’s LibertyFest parade. In Bangor, Maine, the driver of a tractor in the parade was killed after the vehicle was struck by an old fire truck. In Boston, large crowds were still expected despite security restrictions after the April 15 bombings, and revelers snagged early spots for the evening Boston Pops concert and fireworks show. Among those at Boston’s festivities was Carlos Arredondo, the cowboy hat-wearing marathon attendee who became part of one of the indelible images of the bombings’ aftermath: helping rush a badly wounded man from the scene in a wheelchair, his legs torn to pieces. Arredondo said the July 4 celebration — an event authorities believe the bombing suspects initially planned to target — is an important milestone in the healing process, not just for him but also those who were stopping to tell him their own stories of that day.

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