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A cool day at the fair Averie Bornhorst Wednesday proved to be yet another enjoyable day at the Shelby County Fair with nice weather and impressive attendance. The partly cloudy day produced a temperature high of just 73 degree. Attendance showed that fairgoers were pleased with these cooler temperatures. For the 12-hour span from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1,123 tickets were sold at the gates, generating $10,107. The fair board was pleased with the turnout thus far. With the gates open until 11 p.m., the board believed they would successfully reach their goal in ticket sales: “We’re confident we’ll

make our mark,� said Barb Heilers, treasurer of the Shelby County Agricultural Society (Fair Board). Day four at the fair was dubbed Industrial Day II and was sponsored by Detailed Machining-Silveus Ins. Group. Today is Kids Day at the fair. The event is being sponsored by Monsanto and Buckeye Ford. Events for Kids Day will begin at noon in the free entertainment tent. A kiddie tractor pull will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tonight, Truck Mud Bogs begins at 7 p.m. Also at 7 are Mens and Womens Class E and F Horseshoes. Steel Magnolia performs at 8 p.m.

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IVEX Protective Packaging issued 21 safety citations OSHA completes investigation into January explosion IVEX Protective Packaging Inc., of Sidney, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration with 21 safety violations carrying fines of $128,700. OSHA’s January inspection followed an explosion that resulted in the injury of three workers and significant property damage at the Sidney polyethylene foam product manufacturing facility. The explosion occurred on Jan. 25 when isobutane gas entered exhaust ductwork associated with the foam extrusion manufacturing process, and it was ignited by the regenerative thermal oxidizer. When OSHA inspected the facility, it found multiple violations of OSHA’s standards for process safety management of

highly hazardous chemicals. “By disregarding OSHA’s standards for developing safety procedures and training workers on the consequence of a lack of engineering controls or deviation from operating limits, this employer endangered its workers,� said Kim Nelson, OSHA’s area director in Toledo. “OSHA is committed to protecting workers on the job, especially those exposed to hazardous materials, and educating employers about safety and health regulations.� Seventeen serious violations related to Process Safety Management include failing to address fire and explosion hazards within ventilation ducting, process equipment and pressure vessels through accurate process safety infor-

mation, This includes documentation showing that all covered equipment complies with generally accepted engineering practices and has a completed process hazard analysis. The company also failed to have detailed operating procedures, provide operator and maintenance technician training and develop an inspection and testing program. The company’s four additional serious violations include a lack of machine guarding, failing to document specific hazardous energy control procedures, not applying lockout devices to machinery during servicing, failing to shut down machinery prior to servicing and not providing flame-retardant clothing for workers exposed to fire/explo-

sion hazards. A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known. The current citations may be viewed at http:// w w w. o s h a . g o v /o o c / c i t a tions/Ivex Protective Packaging_850603_071513. pdf. The company employs 47 workers at its Sidney facility and approximately 192 worldwide. Headquartered in Lachine, Quebec, Canada, the company has 15 business days from receipt of the citations and notice of proposed penalties to contest the citations and proposed penalties See IVEX | 4

County has 6th lowest jobless rate in Ohio Shelby County had the sixth lowest rate of unemployment in June of Ohio’s counties.The Shelby County unemployment rate rose in June, from 5.9 percent in May to 6.3 percent, but the number of people employed in the county rose as well, according estimates released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Bureau of Labor Market Information. The estimated number of people employed in the county rose from 22,800 in May to 23,600 in June, but the size of the labor pool increased even more — from 24,300 in May to 25,200 in June — accounting for the increased unemployment rate. Approximately 1,600 members of the labor force were considered unemployed in June, up from the May estimate of 1,500. Unemployment in June 2012 was 7.1 percent in Shelby County. County numbers are not seasonally adjusted. The statewide unemployment rate for June was 7.5 percent, up from the May estimate of 6.9 percent, not seasonally adjusted. The seasonally adjusted state unemployment rate for June was 7.2

percent, up from the May rate of 7 percent. Last year, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Ohio in June was 7.3 percent. Nationwide, the seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment for June was 7.6 percent, holding steady with the May rate. Seasonally adjusted unemployment nationwide in June 2012 was 8.2 percent. Among the state’s 88 counties, June 2013 unemployment rates ranged from a low of 4.6 in Mercer County to a high of 12.7 percent in Meigs County. Rates rose in all of the 88 counties statewide. The comparable rate for Ohio was 7.5 percent in June. Five counties had unemployment rates below 6 percent in June. The counties with the lowest rates, other than Mercer, were Holmes, 5 percent; Delaware, 5.3; Auglaize, 5.4; and Union, 5.7. Meanwhile, six counties had unemployment rates above 10.5 percent in June. The counties with the highest rates, other than Meigs, were Pike, 12.4 percent; Scioto, 11.6; Adams, 11.2; Morgan, 11; and Jefferson, 10.6.

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Shelby County’s unemployment level was ranked 83rd of Ohio’s counties (with the highest unemployment ranked No. 1 and lowest ranked No. 88). June jobless rates for surrounding counties, compared to May (not seasonally adjusted), are as follows: Allen, 8.2 percent, up from 7.6; Auglaize, 5.4, up from 5.1; Champaign, 7.1, up from 6.6; Darke, 6.4, up from 6.0; Logan County, 6.7, up from 6.3; Mercer County, 4.6, up from 4.3; and Miami County, 7.2, up from 6.5. Unemployment rates in Shelby and surrounding counties for June June ‘13 May ‘13 June ‘12 Shelby............. Allen.............. Auglaize........ Champaign..... Darke............. Logan............. Merce............. Miami............

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WEDNESDAY -12:21 a.m.: warrant. Police arrested Randal L. Poole II, 38, 226 Sherri Ann Ave., on a warrant from Tuscarawas County. TUESDAY -8:22 p.m.: burglary. Crystal A. Shoe, 1129 Hilltop Ave., Apt. A, reported an iPod Touch, television and laptop computer, valued at

$1,100, were stolen from her residence. Also, $100 damage was done to a door frame. -8:02 p.m.: burglary. Gary Lee Daniels, 410 Summit St., reported rings and other jewelry, valued at $400, were stolen from his residence. Also, $300 damage was done to a door frame. -7:21 p.m.: animal bite. Todd Tackett, 316 Mulberry Place, reported

a juvenile was bitten by a dog at 318 Mulberry Place. -9:20 a.m.: warrant. Police arrested Brian King, 29, 202 N. Walnut Ave., Apt. B, on a warrant from Sidney Municipal Court.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -12:58 p.m.: gas leak. Firefighters were called

to the area of Lyndhurst Street and Main Avenue on a report of a gas leak. Nothing was found. -12:08 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of Stewart Drive. -10:40 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 80 block of Meadowlane Drive. -9:56 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to 1100 St. Marys Avenue.

-9:51 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 800 block of East North Street. -8:01 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 1200 block of Marvin Gene Court. TUESDAY -7:30 p.m.: injury. Medics were called to the 700 block of Fair Road. -7:05 p.m.: stove fire. Firefighters were called to 804 Norwood Ave. for a

stove fire. The fire was out on their arrival. Food burning on the stove caused the fire. There were no injuries. -6:22 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 100 block of West Poplar Street. -5:52 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 100 block of East Clay Street. -3:16 p.m.: injury. Medics were called to the 700 block of Fair Road.

Hospital v. Summer A. Oswalt, Piqua, $1,893.45. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Tina Watren, Troy, $1,635.75. Portfolio Recovery Associates, Norfolk, Va. v. Nathan Sharp, 241 N. Pomeroy Ave., $689.24. SAC Finance, Fort Wayne, Ind. v. Elizabeth Hodge, 406 Oak Ave., $3,808.32. SAC Finance v. Samantha Rose, 2473 Apache Drive, $6,915.87. Civil cases dismissed Jerry Ausland, St. Marys v. Danielle McCarty, 416 S. Ohio Ave., $1,510.15; judgment satisfied. Discover Bank, New Albany v. Glenda M. Butt, Sidney, $7,543.72; dismissed without prejudice. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Gail M. Haynes, 409 Fairview Ave., $2.452; dismissed without prejudice. Kettering Anesthesia Associates, Pittsburgh, Pa. v. Kent A. Roediger, 11111 Pasco-Montra Road , $927; dismissed with prejudice. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Steven Sargent, 13145 County Road 3, Quincy, $2.063.55; judgment satisfied. Capital One Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada v. Ronald D. Roe, 655 Ridgeway Drive, $1,791.03; dismissed with prejudice. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Susan E. Hicks, 510 S. Wagner Ave., $2,383.03; judg-

ment satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Ira Skeebey, Fletcher, $1,072.22; judgment satisfied. Capital One Bank, Glen Allen, Va. v. Ryan Worthington, 107 E. Ruth St., $5,977.57; judgment satisfied. Springleaf Financial Services, Piqua v. Robert E. Irwin, 507 E. Pike St., Jackson Center, $2,836.79; dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Midland Funding, San Diego, Calif. v. Michelle Michael, 731 Lindsey Road, $1,113.35; dismissed due to lack of service. Citibank, Sioux Falls, S.D. v. Abigail Phlipot, 4365 Russia Road, Russia, $2,415.33; dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys v. Toni Paul and Lynn Paul, 303 W. State St., Botkins, $1,919.40; dismissed due to lack of service. Credit Adustments, Defiance v. John Clack, 520 St. Marys Ave., $1,610; judgment satisfied. Lima Radiological Associates, Lima v. Charles Jones and Tina L. Jones, Jackson Center, $136.90; dismissed without prejudice. Wilson Care, Sidney v. Scott Litz and Barbara Litz, 1401 Carrol St., $265; judgment satisfied. Citifinancial, Dayton v. Gregory Shoup, 5544 Smith Road, Houston, $2,091.25; judgment sat-

isfied. Wilson Care, Sidney v. Steven Wade, 624 Mohican Court, $373; judgment satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney v. David L. Evans and Michelle Evans, 16071 McCartyville Road, Anna, $549; judgment satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Andrew J. Cable and Kathi D. Cable, 211 Dayton Ave., $424.53; judgment satisfied. Wilson Care v. Terry J. Moore, 311 Enterprise Ave., $331.13; judgment satisfied. Lima Radiolocal Associates v. Timothy Cook and Becky J. Cook, 849 Fielding Road, $145.31; judgment satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Melissa J. Cooper, 318 Linden Ave., $105.06; judgment satisfied. West Central Ohio Surgery and Endoscopy, Lima v. Michael Lane and Melissa Lane, 17015 Pasco-Montra Road, $948.52; judgment satisfied. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Daniel W. Dawson, Fort Loramie, $179.11; judgment satisfied. Sarah Fisher/Hartman Racing, Wichita, Kan. v. Randy Hufford, doing business as RC Sign, 4363 Hardin-Wapakoneta Road, $8,000; dismissed without prejudice.

Municipal Court In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Robert M. Nichols, 24, 711 Second Ave., $150 and $138 costs, sentenced him to 20 days in jail, and ordered him to do 40 hours of community service for attempted criminal damaging, amended from criminal damaging. • Teresa L. Bercot, 55, 3548 Tawawa-Maplewood Road, was fined $25 and $111 costs for a traffic control device violation. • Leslie A. Berger, 35, 13420 White Feather Trail, Anna, was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding. • Jessica L. Lamma, 23, 10280 Fiebiger Road, Maplewood, was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding. • David T. Lamm, 34, 135 Lakewood Drive, Minster, was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding. • Lori L. Dicke, 51, 831 Daniel Place, was fined $25 and $105 costs for following too closely. • The driving under suspension case of Charles P. McClellan Jr., 33, 1623 Willow Place, was dismissed. • The extradition case of Robert C. Justice, 31, 505 E. State St., Botkins, was dismissed. In Municipal Court Tuesday, Goettemoeller fined Tiffany Roe, 23, 510 1/2 S. Main Ave., $200 and $111 costs and sentenced her to 45 days in jail for assault.

• Jesse D. Filburn, 38, 7607 Hoying Road, Anna, was fined $50 and $105 costs for assured clear distance. • Wayne A. Stockton, 31, 620 Campbell Road, was fined $25 and $111 costs for assured clear distance. • Jonathan Green, 43, 221 Robb St., Jackson Center, was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding. • Catherine C. Wentworth, 56, 2829 Summerfield Trail, was fined $25 and $111 costs for failure to control. • David S. Rickert, 53, 214 Edgewood St., Botkins, was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding. • Vicki J. Jones, 52, 9506 Riverview Place, was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding. • The domestic violence case of Ronald L. Bledsoe, 56, 813 Wilson Ave., was dismissed. New civil cases Lima Radiological Associates, Lima v. Bryan D. Herd and Crystal L. Herd, 581 W. Hoewisher Road, $224.24. Lima Radiological Associates v. James Hiler and Melinda Hiler, 400 Bowman Drive, $311.10. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Harold W. McDaniel and Deborah M. Daniel, 9143 Lochard Road, $1,177.97. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Marleena Gross, 1806 Wapakoneta Ave., $300. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Dawn C.

Applegate, 628 S. Main Ave., $507.88. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Derrick E. Moorehead Sr., 714 Spruce Ave., $2,444.43. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Tanya A. Harris, 3614 State Route 66, Houston, $1,584.78. Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney v. Roger Burkhammer, Jackson Center, $1,174.54. Midland Funding, San Diego, Calif v. Amy Carl, Port Jefferson, $1,471.65. Stellar Crane, 13574 Wones Road, Maplewood v. Kevin Turner, Wapakoneta, $400.28. Portfolio Recovery Associates, Norfolk, Va. v. Alvin L. Poore, 8880 Johnston-Slagle Road, $668.60. Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Philip E. Van Hook, 10771 Millcreek Road, $1,304.53. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Stacy L. King, Piqua, $1,196.60. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Crystal L. Wilburn, 1243 Spruce Ave., $3,846.90. Enrique Ellenbogen, M.D., Troy v. Eskil Young, 2999 State Route 66, Houston, $401.75. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Natasha Hamilton, Troy, $8,230.95. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Donnie E. Kessler, Piqua, $1,307.62. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Dwayne A. Johnson, Piqua, $9,171.95. Wilson Memorial

County Record Village log WEDNESDAY -9:09 a.m.: vandalism. Anna Police and Jackson Center Police responded to a report of vandalism at Anna School.

Sheriff’s log TUESDAY -11:26 p.m.: threats. Deputies took a report from a person claiming

someone pulled a knife on him at 700 Fair Road. -1:05 p.m.: vandalism. Deputies received a report of vandalism to the woods at 17111 SidneyFreyburg Road.

Fire, rescue

WEDNESDAY -9:48 a.m.: medical. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to the 19700 block of Herring Road for a medical call.

-7:15 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue and Jackson Center Rescue responded to a medical call in the 100 block of Redbud Circle in Jackson Center. TUESDAY -6:14 p.m.: injury. Anna Rescue, Botkins Police and Jackson Center Police responded to an injury call in the 600 block of West State Street in Botkins.

Obituaries

Miriam E. Logan

Miriam E. Logan, 95, of 3003 W. Cisco Road, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at 3:30 a.m. at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. She was born on May 3, 1918, in Piqua, the daughter of the late Harry H. and Lucy (Bruss) Oda. On June 29, 1940, she married Ned R. Logan, who preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2011. Miriam is surived by a nephew James Oda and his wife Catherine of Piqua and one niece, Mrs. Ronald (Nancy Oda) Turnbell of Macomb, Mich. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harry R. Oda. Mrs. Logan retired from the French Oil Co., where she was a bookkeeper for many years. Miriam was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing whenever she could.

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She was a member of the St.John’s A vehicle driven by Kathryn Baltes, 51, of Versailles, was struck by a train just west of Versailles Tuesday morning. Baltes was taken by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, where she was Lutheran Church in Sidney. treated and released.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Oliver & Peg Amos Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan W. Schriber officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Friends may call on Friday from noon until the hour of service at the Amos Chapel. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Cromes Funeral Home Inc. Memorials may be made to the Dorothy Love Life Care Fund in memory of Miriam Logan. Envelopes will be available during calling hours. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Logan family at Cromes Funeral Home’s website, www.cromesfh.com

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railroad tracks in a 1996 Buick Park Avenue while traveling northbound on Younker Road, just south of the Ohio 47 intersection. She was struck in the rear passenger side of the vehicle by an oncoming train. It was expected that the train was traveling approximately 45-50 mph, which is under the legal limit of 60 according to officers. The train stopped on the tracks after the wreck occurred. No electronic gates currently exist at the crossing location. Baltes, who is an employee of the Darke County Sheriff ’s Office, was airlifted by CareFlight

to Miami Valley Hospital were she was treated and released. Investigators from Miami County were called to scene for an accident reconstruction investigation. Baltes’ dog was also in the vehicle at the time of the accident, but was unharmed. CSX railroad employees were working at the crossing, repairing a drain tile at the time of the collision. According to CSX staff on the scene, an electronic signal is scheduled to be installed at the Younker Road crossing in the near future. The crash remains under investigation.

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Samuel E. “Bub” Waldroop A nonconventional memorial service will be held at the Sidney Boat Club this Sunday at the Sidney Boat Club for Samuel E. “Bub” Waldroop III, 30, who passed away July 21, 2013. Guests may call after 2 p.m. through mid- to late afternoon.

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VERSAILLES — Darke County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division, along with the Darke County Coroner’s Office, recently confirmed the identity of the victim in a July 1 fatal camper fire in northern Darke County. The fire occurred in the early morning hours of on the property located at 11632 Mangen Road. The victim has been identified as Robert E. Cruikshank, 42, of Versailles, who reportedly had been staying in the camper at the time of the blaze. Identification was confirmed using forensic methods through the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory. An obituary for Cruikshank appeared in Wednesday’s edition of the Sidney Daily News. The State Fire Marshal’s Office stated the cause of the fire is undetermined, and investigators reported the incident was accidental with no suspicious factors involved.

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PIQUA — Silas L. “Gobby” Maxson, age 86, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Sterling House, Piqua. Born on Feb. 17, 1927, in Shelby County, Gobby was a son of the late Frank R. and Cora E. (Weissinger) Maxson. He married Barbara Jean Davis on May 3, 1957, and she preceded him in death on June 27, 1982. Gobby is survived by a son, Theodore B. (Deborah) Maxson, of Sedro-Woolley, Wash.; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Pearl Baker, of Urbana, Mabel Reed, of Springfield, and Phyllis (Robert) Wiltheiss, of Piqua. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Shaefer, Esta Everett and Marvalene Everett; and five brothers, Harry, John, Charlie, Harold and Myron. Gobby was engaged in farming most of his life. He also worked as a sales representative for International Harvester in Troy and New Carlisle. He attended Fletcher United Methodist

Church, and Union Baptist Church, Troy. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a purple heart recipient. He was a member of the Philip Grieser Post No. 7645 VFW of St. Paris and a 60-year member of the Harmony Chapter of Lena, Free and Accepted Masons. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at noon in the SuberShively Funeral Home, 201 W. Main St., Fletcher, with the Rev. Dale Adkins of the Union Baptist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Fletcher Cemetery with military honors by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at noon in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 129 S. Wayne St., P.O. Box 615, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family may be sent to www. shivelyf h@bizwoh. rr.com.

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the head of machining and CNC programming at Wire Specialists in Brookfield,Wis. He enjoyed his time riding bulls while in the I nt e r n at i o n a l Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA). An avid fisherman, he always took his children, nieces, friends or family along with him. He was often found working on cars, spending many hours in his garage. He also enjoyed cooking for family and friends, often sharing his recipes. He lived to make people laugh and bring joy to their lives. Ben’s biggest passion was spending time with his wife and children, they are his WORLD. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 26, from 4 to 6:45 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, S89 W22979 Maple Ave., Big Bend, on Saturday, July 27, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. A service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family which will be used to establish a fund for the children.

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VERNON, Wi s . — Benjamin J. Jones left us too soon at the age of 38 on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was born on Nov. 25, 1974, in Troy, Ohio, to Janice (nee VanFossen) and Jack Jones, currently of Muskego. He attended elementary and middle school in Greendale, Wis. He graduated from Forest High School, Chapel Hill, Tenn., in 1992. Ben married Brenda Tom on May 6, 2004, in Hanalei Bay, the island of Kauai, in Hawaii. They currently reside in the town of Vernon. He is survived by his children Nicole, Kaitlyn and Benjamin, and was preceded in death by his son Dustin Hanson. He also is survived by his brother Aaron (Jamie) Jones, sister Sandy (Karl) Vondrak, and his grandmother Marjorie “Ging Ging” VanFossen of McEwen, Tenn. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Edwin and Marjorie Jones, and Carl “PaPim” VanFossen. Ben was a wellknown craftsman in the tool and die trade. He was employed as

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Melvin O. Gierhart Melvin O. Gierhart, 90, of 1772 Shawnee Drive, Sidney, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 11:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Shelby County Nursing Home, Sidney. He was born March 27, 1923, in Sidney, to the late Albert C. and Cora A. (Scherer) Gierhart. Melvin married his wife, Erna A. (Gall), on Feb. 10, 1946, and she survives. Together they had two children, Patricia J. (Ralph) Johnston, of Morrison, Colo., and Joy Milford, of Clearwater, Fla. Also surviving are five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and an aunt, Mrs. Francis Gariety. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Gariety and Alberta Horn; and brothers, Harold and Richard Gierhart. Melvin served in the Naval Reserve in World War II as an aviation machinist mate in the southwest Pacific theater under Admiral Nimitz with the third fleet. After four years of service, he married Erna and they built their first home in Port Jefferson. He worked as a machinist for Baumfolder until he retired after 33 years.

They both enjoyed sailing at Kiser Lake, gardening, fishing and as a pilot, flying his own planes. In later years, Melvin enjoyed restoring Model T Fords and touring in them with the Urbana Mad River Model T Club. Melvin was a member of the First Christian Church, Russell Road, Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with the Rev. Phillip Chilcote officiating. Burial will follow at Glenn Cemetery, Port Jefferson. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilson Memorial Hospice, 1081 Fairington Drive, Sidney, OH 45365, or the First Christian Church, 320 Russell Road, Sidney, OH 45365. Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements. Online memories may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

Ralph C. Kemp Ralph C. Kemp, 90, of 145 Independence Drive, Sidney, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 2:20 a.m. at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1922, in Port Jefferson, the son of the late Paul L. and Alice (Limbert) Kemp. On Feb. 23, 1946, he married his lifetime sweetheart of 62 years, Wilma D. Wagner, who preceded him in death Aug. 9, 2008. He is survived by three sons, David Kemp and wife, Sandy, of Sidney, Tom Kemp, and his wife, DeDe, who is deceased, of Beaumont, Miss., and Steve Kemp and wife, Rosana, of Troy; five grandchildren, Steven, Tammy, Shon, Melissa and Jeremy; 26 greatgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Art Kemp and wife, Eileen, of Bellefontaine, Don Kemp and wife, Jane of Sidney, John Kemp and wife, Lottie, of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Jim Kemp and wife, Geneva, of Lexington, Ky,; two sisters, Martha Treen, of Sidney, and Carolynn Moore and husband, Tom, of California; and special friend, Charlene Burchett, of Sidney. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Adam Kemp. Mr. Kemp was a World War II veteran, who served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. After serving his country, he returned home and worked for Hance Electric and Appliance in Port Jefferson until the owner sold his business. He then went into business for himself, and became the

o w n e r /o p e r a tor of Kemp’s TV Sales and Appliance Repair. He served as the Port Jefferson postmaster from 1958 to 1962, and later retired in 1985 from Baumfolder in Sidney. Ralph served as president of the Port Jefferson Community Club and was a founding member of the Port Jefferson Fire Department. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in Port Jefferson, where he served as deacon and trustee, and was also a member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217, and Sidney DAV. Ralph enjoyed traveling and had visited every state except Vermont. He also enjoyed playing violin, and reading in his spare time. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney, with the Rev. James Oates officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson. The family will receive friends today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will be conducted by the Sidney American Legion Post 217 at 7:45 p.m. this evening. Memorials may be made to Port Jefferson Church of Christ in memory of Ralph C. Kemp. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Kemp family at the website, www. cromesfh.com.

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Dairy farmers salute the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir COLUMBUS — The 2013 butter display at the Ohio State Fair celebrates the 50th anniversary of the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir and pays tribute to its founder, Glenville D. Thomas. One Ohio State Fair tradition salutes another as the iconic butter cow and calf share their new display case with a heroic butter bust of Thomas and 60 choir members, sculpted in butter to represent the thousands of youth who were members of the choir throughout the last five decades. The display also includes a piano and accompanist, all sculpted from butter. The All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir was founded in 1963 by Thomas, a music educator from Zanesville, Ohio, to give high school vocalists the opportunity to share a musical experience similar to that of the AllOhio State Fair Band. Under the leadership of Thomas, the choir, which at one point boasted more than 300 members, served as an ambassador for the State of Ohio. After performing for hundreds of thousands of Ohio State Fair visitors each summer, Thomas led the choir in annual European singing tours and many national parades. In 1975, the All-Ohio State Fair Youth choir marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade, making them the first known marching choir. The choir was asked to return in 1978, 1981, and 1988 for repeat performances. The group was also the firstever choir to sing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1975 which included a pre-show

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This undated photo provided by the American Dairy Association shows the All-Ohio State Fair youth choir as part of the 2013 butter sculpture display at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. The display for this year’s edition of the fair celebrates the 50th anniversary of the All-Ohio Youth Choir and pays tribute to its founder, Glenville D. Thomas.

performance atop the World Trade Center. Thomas and the choir also performed at the New York World’s Fair, appeared on several national and local TV and radio programs, and sang for President Nixon at the White House. Thomas’ passion for music coupled with his energetic personality made an impact on the lives he touched. He instilled confidence in the more than 8,000 students he directed, creating many lifelong friendships and memories among them. Today, the choir consists of 200 youth from most of Ohio’s 88 counties and performs several times a day throughout the Ohio

State Fair. The display’s theme, which is always the best kept secret at the Ohio State Fair, was unveiled Tuesday at noon. The 2013 butter sculptures share the cooler with the life-size butter cow and calf. Historically, the cow looks the same from year to year, but the 2013 cow is milking this experience for all it’s worth. For the first time decades, she has moo-ved into a bigger and better home inside the Dairy Products Building. The new, energy-efficient cooler is 36 feet long by 11 feet wide, and also houses Ohio’s Blue Ribbon Cheeses from the Ohio State Fair cheese contest.

The refrigerated display case is now located along the south side of the building, creating more space for fair visitors to move throughout the Dairy Products Building. On behalf of Ohio’s dairy farmers, the American Dairy Association Mideast commissions a group of three Cincinnati-based technical sculptors engaged primarily in the toy industry to create the butter masterpiece. This year, the trio enlisted the help of three other artists, including a dairy farmer from Shelby County and two interns from Ohio State. Crafted from approximately 2,000

pounds of butter, donated in part by Dairy Farmers of America, the display was completed in 543 hours, which includes 378 hours of actual sculpting. The sculptors began by building wooden and steel frames to support the weight of the butter. From 55-pound blocks, the butter is sliced into manageable loaves and is layered to cover the frames. After many hours of molding and smoothing the butter in a 46-degree cooler, each sculpture begins to take shape. Fine details are added last. Each year, the American Dairy Association Mideast selects an icon or theme to feature in butter that is nonpolitical, noncontroversial and reflects optimism and broad audience-appeal. The butter display at the Ohio State Fair attracts more than 500,000 visitors each summer and has reflected positive ideals and cultural trends in Ohio for more than 50 years, with several exhibits gaining national media attention with themes that have universal appeal. The butter display can be found in the newly updated Dairy Products Building at the Ohio Expo Center, home of the Ohio State Fair. The Dairy Products Building is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and offers a variety of Ohio-produced dairy foods including ice cream, traditional milkshakes, cheese sandwiches and milk. The butter sculpture display and the Dairy Products Building are sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast, Ohio’s dairy-farmer funded marketing and promotion program.

Ohio gov.: No clemency Convicted Ohio Amish leader loses despite prosecutor’s plea bid for release Andrew Welsh-Huggins Associated Press

COLUMBUS (AP) — The governor rejected clemency Wednesday for a condemned Cleveland killer who stabbed his victim 17 times, overruling a rare plea for mercy from the prosecutor overseeing his case and support from nearly half of a parole board that previously voted

unanimously against the inmate. Gov. John Kasich’s decision left death row prisoner Billy Slagle with few options before his Aug. 7 execution date for killing neighbor Mari Anne Pope in a 1987 burglary while two children she was watching were home. Kasich followed the recommendation of the Ohio Parole Board, which voted 6-4 last week to turn

down Slagle’s request for clemency. As is his custom, Kasich didn’t explain his decision in his statement. The entire board ruled against mercy two years ago for Slagle, but that was before the election of new Cuyahoga County prosecutor Tim McGinty and a change in his office’s approach to capital punishment.

Pediatric doctor faces child porn charge COLUMBUS (AP) — The director of Ohio State University’s pediatric cancer radiation program resigned Wednesday after a federal criminal complaint charged him with downloading child pornography, including videos and photos. The complaint says Dr. Christopher Pelloski acknowledged to a member of a Franklin County special investigations unit that he used his home desktop computer and a laptop belonging to Ohio State to download child pornography. The investigation found evidence that Pelloski “downloaded numerous images and videos depicting minors engaged in explicit sexual activity

via the internet,” according to the complaint. There’s no allegation the images involved any children he worked with. Pelloski, 39, was director of the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Program at Ohio State’s James Cancer Hospital, and had limited consulting privileges at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. His Ohio State salary was $402,000 annually, according to OSU records. Pelloski appeared briefly in federal court Wednesday in shackles to hear the complaint but did not enter a plea. Magistrate judge Norah McCann King ordered him released but said

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CINCINNATI (AP) — The leader of a group of 16 Amish men and women found guilty of hate crimes for cutting the hair and beards of fellow members of their faith on Wednesday lost his latest request to be released from prison pending an appeal of his conviction. A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati rejected Samuel Mullet Sr.’s request, ruling that he hasn’t proven that he’s not a threat to his eastern Ohio Amish community and that the arguments in his appeal at this stage are unlikely to succeed. Mullet, 67, is serving 15 years in prison stemming from the 2011 attacks, meant to shame fellow Amish accused of straying from strict religious interpretations. Fifteen others convicted in the case were sentenced to between one to seven years in prison. “(Mullet) is the leader and exercises control over the members of his community,” wrote the judges, saying that Mullet could still pose a danger to them. The judges also found that the legal arguments Mullet will be making in his upcoming appeal “are not likely to result in reversal, a new trial, a sentence that does not include a term of imprisonment, or a sentence less than the total time he has already served.” Mullet’s attorney, Edward Bryan, said he expects to file Mullet’s appeal within the next couple of months and that the court’s ruling Wednesday doesn’t necessarily indicate that it will be unlikely to succeed, considering they haven’t heard all the arguments. “I still feel confident

that we’re going to prevail ultimately, if not before the 6th Circuit then before the Supreme Court of the United States if need be, because Sam Mullet hasn’t received the treatment he deserves,” Bryan said. He said it “borders on ludicrous” that Mullet poses a danger to others. “The government has presented a false narrative that he was this Svengalilike cult leader, and he’s not. He never was, he isn’t now and he never will be,” Bryan said. Steven M. Dettelbach, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, said in a statement that he’s confident “in the legal and factual aspects of this hate crime prosecution.” “We are pleased, but not surprised, that every court that has looked at this matter has agreed with our arguments and our evaluation that Sam Mullet is a dangerous man,” Dettelbach said. Among the arguments expected in Mullet’s pending appeal of his conviction are that he and the other Amish were wrongfully prosecuted under the federal hate crime statute, passed in 2009, and that the acts committed amounted to domestic violence with no religious undertones. In Wednesday’s decision, the three-judge panel wrote that the argument was “meritless.” “Here, shears and scissors that had traveled from out of state into Ohio were used as weapons of hate and religious animus,” they wrote. “The victims in this situation had their hair and beards cut because of their unwillingness to abide by Mullet’s commands as Bishop of the Bergholz Amish community.”

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Today is Thursday, July 25, the 206th day of 2013. There are 159 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 25, 1963, the United States, the Soviet Union and Britain initialed a treaty in Moscow prohibiting the testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, in space or underwater. The treaty was formally signed on August 5, 1963. On this date: In 1866, Ulysses S. Grant was named General of the Army of the United States, the first officer to hold the rank. In 1898, the United States invaded Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War. In 1909, French aviator Louis Bleriot (bleh-ree-OH’) became the first person to fly an airplane across the English Channel, traveling from Calais (kah-LAY’) to Dover in 37 minutes. In 1943, Benito Mussolini was dismissed as premier of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III and placed under arrest. However, Mussolini was later rescued by the Nazis and reasserted his authority. In 1946, the United States detonated an atomic bomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific in the first underwater test of the device. In 1952, Puerto Rico became a self-governing commonwealth of the United States. In 1956, the Italian liner Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm off the New England coast late at night and began sinking; at least 51 people were killed. In 1960, a Woolworth’s store in Greensboro, N.C., that had been the scene of a sit-in protest against its whites-only lunch counter dropped its segregation policy. In 1978, Louise Joy Brown, the first “test tube baby,” was born in Oldham, England; she’d been conceived through the technique of in-vitro fertilization. In 1984, Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya (sahVEETS’-kah-yah) became the first woman to walk in space as she carried out more than three hours of experiments outside the orbiting space station Salyut 7. In 1992, opening ceremonies were held in Barcelona, Spain, for the Summer Olympics. In 2000, a New York-bound Air France Concorde crashed outside Paris shortly after takeoff, killing all 109 people on board and four people on the ground; it was the first-ever crash of the supersonic jet. Ten years ago: President George W. Bush ordered U.S. troops into position off the coast of Liberia to support the arrival of a West African peacekeeping force, as renewed violence in the capital brought despairing pleas for American help. President Bush received Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (mahkMOOD’ ah-BAHS’) at the White House. Movie director John Schlesinger (“Midnight Cowboy”) died in Palm Springs, Calif., at age 77.

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Rare corpse flower to bloom SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — An Indonesian flower famous for its foul odor is expected to unfurl its putrid blossom within the next week at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The school says its greenhouse will be open to the public during the one-day blooming of the so-called corpse flower. Unlike other flowers that rely on bees for pollination, this one counts on flies. It attracts them with the smell of rotting flesh, and they in turn spread its sticky pollen. Its nauseating scent comes from two sulfur-producing chemicals within its leaves. The UCSB plant is 4 feet tall and growing rapidly. A live webcam of the plant can be found on the school’s website.

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No more mail at your door? Delivery changes eyed Andrew Miga Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans for generations have come to depend on door-todoor mail delivery. It’s about as American as apple pie. But with the Postal Service facing billions of dollars in annual losses, the delivery service could be virtually phased out by 2022 under a proposal a House panel was considering Wednesday. Curbside delivery, which includes deliveries to mailboxes at the end of driveways, and cluster box delivery would replace letter carriers slipping mail into front-door boxes. The proposal is part of broader legislation by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, designed to

cut costs at the cash-strapped agency by up to $4.5 billion a year. The Postal Service had a $16 billion loss last year. The agency has been moving toward curbside and cluster box delivery in new residential developments since the 1970s. The Postal Service in April began deciding whether to provide such delivery for people moving into newly built homes rather than letting the developers decide. “A balanced approach to saving the Postal Service means allowing USPS to adapt to America’s changing use of mail,” Issa said. “Done right, these reforms can improve the customer experience through a more efficient Postal Service.” About one in three mail customers has door-to-door delivery, Issa said. The shift would include safe and secure cluster box deliv-

ery areas, he said, especially for elderly customers who receive Social Security checks and prescriptions through the mail. About 30 million residential addresses receive delivery to boxes at the door or a mail slot. Another 87 million residential addresses receive curbside or cluster box delivery. The cost differences are clear. Curbside delivery costs average $224 per year for each address, while cluster box delivery averages $160. Door-to-door delivery costs the agency about $350 per year, on average. Sue Brennan, a Postal Service spokeswoman, said, “While converting delivery away from the door to curb or centralized delivery would allow the Postal Service to deliver mail to more addresses in less time, doing so is not

included in our five-year plan.” Brennan said the agency’s fiveyear plan does call for shifting 20 percent of business address deliveries from door-to-door to curbside and cluster box delivery through 2016. Rep. Steve Lynch, D-Mass., said the plan to move some 30 million residential addresses from to-the-door to curbside and cluster box service would be virtually impossible in dense urban areas such as his hometown of South Boston crowded with triple-deckers — three apartments stacked on top of each other. “You’d have to knock houses down in my neighborhood to build cluster boxes,” Lynch said. “This will not work.” It might work in places like Manhattan with big apartment buildings, he said.

Snowden lawyer: Leaker staying in Russia for now Jim Heintz Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, who fled to Moscow’s airport a month ago, aims to stay in Russia for the near future and learn the country’s culture and language, his lawyer said Wednesday. To get him started, Anatoly Kucherena said he gave Snowden a copy of “Crime and Punishment,” Dostoyevsky’s lengthy novel about the torment and redemption of a man who thought himself outside the law. “I am not talking about the similarity of inner contradictions,” Kucherena said after meeting Snowden in the transit zone of Sheremetyevo international airport, where Snowden has apparently been marooned since arriving from Hong Kong on June 23. The day’s developments left the White House — and nearly everyone else — “seeking clarity” about the status of the man who revealed details of an NSA program to monitor Internet and telephone communications. When Snowden first arrived at Sheremetyevo, he was believed to be planning just to transfer to a flight to Cuba and then to Venezuela to seek asylum. But the United States, which wants him returned for prosecution, canceled his passport, stranding him. He hasn’t been seen in public since, although he met with human rights activists and lawyers July 12. Snowden then applied for temporary asylum in Russia, saying he eventually wanted to visit countries that had offered him asylum: Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua. It’s unclear how long Russia will take to decide on the asylum request. Kucherena’s meeting Wednesday with Snowden was preceded by a flurry of reports that said the lawyer would give him documentation that would allow him to leave the airport while the asylum process is underway. But Kucherena said he had no such paperwork to pass along. The Federal Migration Service, which would issue such a document, said it had no information. Asked about Snowden’s long-term intentions, Kucherena told state television that “Russia is his final destination for now. He doesn’t look further into the future than that.” The case has provoked considerable tension between Moscow and Washington, at a particularly sensitive time — less than two months before President Barack Obama had planned to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and again at the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg.

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Pope Francis waves to pilgrims as he makes his arrival at the Our Lady of Aparecida Basilica in Aparecida, Brazil, Wednesday. Pope Francis is on the third day of his trip to Brazil where he will attend the 2013 World Youth Day in Rio.

Pope: Resist ‘idols’ of money, power, pleasure Jenny Barchfield and Nicole Winfield Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Pope Francis made an emotional plea Wednesday for Roman Catholics to shun materialism in the first public Mass of his initial international trip as pontiff, then echoed that theme when he met with drug addicts at a hospital in Rio de Janeiro. The session with addicts was meant to drive home the message that the humble pope has repeatedly delivered during his short papacy: that the church must focus on the poor,

those who are suffering and the outcasts of society. During his speech outside the hospital, Francis stuck with the theme of faith and sacrifice that he spoke about earlier in the day during his homily in Aparecida, a small town halfway between Rio and Sao Paulo that is home to one of the most important shrines in Latin America. The pontiff urged Catholics to resist the “ephemeral idols” of money, power and pleasure. Thousands packed into the huge Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in an agricultural region of ver-

dant fields. Tens of thousands more braved a cold rain outside to catch a glimpse of the first pope from the Americas returning to a shrine of great meaning to the continent and to Francis. Before the Mass, Francis stood in silent prayer in front of the 15-inch statue of the Virgin of Aparecida, the “Black Mary,” his eyes tearing up as he breathed heavily. He later carried a replica of it in his arms. Francis has entrusted his papacy to the Virgin Mary and, like many Catholics in Latin America, places great importance in devotion to Mary.

By George! Britain’s little prince gets a name Cassandra Vinograd and Jill Lawless Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The little prince was in need of a name, and now, by George, he’s got one. Make that three: George Alexander Louis. The announcement Wednesday that Prince William and his wife, Kate, had selected a moniker steeped in British history came as royal officials said the new parents were seeking quiet family time away from the flashbulbs and frenzy that accompanied the birth of their first child. While the news put to rest intense speculation over what name the couple would choose, the extreme interest around it illustrated how the 2-day-old future heir is already on his way to a lifetime of fanfare and public glare. Kensington Palace said William and Kate were “delighted to announce” their son’s name, adding that the baby will be known as “His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.”

The name George — borne by six kings — befits the boy now third in line to the British throne and was a favorite among British bookmakers, evoking the steadfastness of the queen’s father, George VI, who rallied the nation during World War II. Alexander is a name shared by three medieval Scottish kings, and Louis could be a tribute to Lord Louis Mountbatten, uncle to the queen’s husband, Prince Philip, and the last British viceroy of India before it gained independence in 1947. William’s father, Prince Charles, was close to Mountbatten, who was assassinated by the Irish Republican Army in 1979. The announcement of the name, just two days after the baby’s birth, was quick by royal standards. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip took a month before settling on the name Charles for the Prince of Wales. Charles and Princess Diana took a week before settling on William’s four names.

Fears over verdict riots prove overblown Esse Washington AP National Writer

The predictions were dire: Black people would burn and loot America’s cities if George Zimmerman was found not guilty. White people everywhere would be attacked in revenge for the killing of Trayvon Martin. Judging from water-cooler conversations, social media and viral emails, many people took these warnings seriously — yet they proved to be largely wrong. Community leaders and scholars say the overwhelmingly peaceful response to the Zimmerman verdict reflects increased opportunities for African-Americans, the powerful image of a black president voicing frustration with the verdict, and the modern ability to create change through activism and social media rather than a brick. “There was the assumption that black people, Latino people, inner-city people are inherently violent, and that’s the farthest thing from the truth,” says Kevin Powell, whose BK Nation advocacy group helped organize peaceful marches involving thousands of people in New York City. “They need to stop racially

stereotyping people,” Powell says. “It’s the same thing George Zimmerman was engaging in. To automatically assume an explosion from the Zimmerman verdict — I don’t think they understand black people.” The talk of violence originated long before the verdict with some conservative commentators, who said riots should be blamed on liberals who distorted facts to make Zimmerman look guilty. “Media’s dishonest motives in Trayvon Martin case could end in riots,” read one headline on Glenn Beck’s website. Speculation intensified when news broke that Florida police were preparing for possible unrest. Pundits highlighted dozens of tweets from average citizens threatening violence if Zimmerman was acquitted. Reminders circulated about a handful of “this is for Trayvon” assaults by black people when the case first gained national notice. “I fully expect organized race rioting to begin in every major city to dwarf the Rodney King and the Martin Luther King riots,” wrote former police officer Paul Huebl. “If you live in a large city be prepared to evacuate or put up a fight to win. You will need fire-

arms, fire suppression equipment along with lots of food and water.” In the week after the verdict, amid peaceful protests involving tens of thousands of people across the country, there was some violence. In Oakland, protesters broke windows, vandalized a police car and started street fires. In Los Angeles, people splintered off two peaceful protests to smash windows, set fires, attack pedestrians, and assault police with rocks and bottles. About 50 teenagers took the subway to Hollywood to rob pedestrians; 12 were arrested. Individual attacks were reported in Mississippi, Milwaukee and Baltimore, where black people were accused of assaulting two white people and a Hispanic in Martin’s name. Overall, the response to the Zimmerman verdict was nothing like the massive 1992 Los Angeles uprising that killed 53 people, injured more than 2,000 and caused $1 billion in damage after police officers were acquitted in the Rodney King beating. And there was no comparison with the 1960s riots that struck cities across the country in response to oppression of African-Americans and the assassination of Martin

Luther King. The ’60s riots sprang from a sense of deep frustration that progress was being thwarted, says Max Krochmal, a history professor at Texas Christian University. “They saw the limits to what they could achieve,” Krochmal says. President Barack Obama, who spoke emotionally after the verdict about the frustrations many African-Americans felt over the verdict, is a reminder that limits have been lifted. “In the ’60s, there was just a lot of anger with the way things were. There was a hopelessness. When King was killed, that was the worst. It was like killing the hope,” says the Rev. Herbert Daughtry, 82, who leads The House of the Lord Church in New York. “Maybe the anger is not there like it was before,” says Daughtry, who organized several peaceful rallies after the verdict. He added that Obama’s statement helped keep things calm. The president told people that “I feel pain, I’ve been through the same thing, I’m not distant to the pain you feel,” Daughtry says. “I’ve got a man in the White House who knows that pain.”

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Shelby County Fair

Record-breaking attendance for Senior Citizens Day AVERIE BORNHORST Senior Citizens Day at the Shelby County Fair kicked off at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Senior citizens attended the fair events in record-breaking numbers this year. “It was the most people to ever register,” said Eileen Wiseman of the 525 registered participants. Wiseman, the director of the Senior Center of Sidney, headed the planning of Senior Citizens Day for the first time this year. In the morning, senior citizens were given the opportunity to receive health screenings. Here, attendants had their blood pressures, oxygen levels and heart rates checked. 86 people registered for this event. Later, senior citizens were able to enjoy a free lunch, which consisted of a hamburger, applesauce, chips, cookies and bottled water. Rose Swiger, who volunteered with the distribution of lunches, expressed her gratitude toward the sponsors who donated food. “It was a good thing we had extra food. More people attended than just those registered,” said Swiger. Other events hosted for senior citizens included bingo and a raffle for door prizes. The

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Senior citizens receive a free lunch and goodie bags at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday afternoon as Senior Citizens Day is held. Joe and Jean Buroker, of Sidney, were honored as the longest married couple during Senior Citizens Day at the fair. They have been married for 73 years. Joe was also honored as being the oldest man in attendance for the day. winners of bingo re- Health and Hospice, ceived prizes such as fly Heartland of Piqua, The swatters, pens, shopping Pavilion, Fair Haven bags, bottles of hand Shelby County Home, sanitizer, kitchen spatu- Wendy’s, Dorothy Love las and more. The raffle Retirement Community, door prizes were all do- Boy Scouts Troop 97 and nated by sponsors and Senior Center of Sidney. ranged from gift cards Finally, the registo baskets of goodies. tered senior citizens Some major sponsors with the most years for Senior Citizens Day under their belts were include Honda of Amer- recognized. The oldest ica, Fish of Shelby lady in attendance was County, Aunt Millie’s Lena Laughlin. She is Bakeries, Sidney Care 107 years old and curCenter, Wilson Home rently resides at

Dorothy Love. Joe Buroker managed to take home two titles. At 92 years old, he received recognition for being the oldest gentleman. Then, with his wife Jean, the Burokers were named couple married longest. They have been married for 73 years and are living in Sidney. Organizing a day of fair events isn’t an easy task. Wiseman said, “It was a lot of work, but having good volunteers made it easier.” All her hard work clearly paid off, as several senior citizens approached Wiseman after the final Lena Laughlin, of Sidney, 107 years old, was event in order to thank named the oldest lady at the Shelby County Fair her for a great day. Tuesday afternoon.

Grace Perry, 5, of Covington, goes down the Fun Slide for the 12th time at the Shelby SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg County Fair Tuesday. Grace is the daughter of Aaron Brautigam, 11, of Sidney, son of Andy and Wayne and Melissa Angie Brautigam, and member of 4-H Club Green Perry. Township Blue Ribbon won grand champion single fryer rabbit at the Shelby County Fair.

Caleb Pleiman (left) 13, son of Mark and Diane Pleiman, and member of the 4-H Club Merry Mod Makers and Abby Holthaus, 13, both of Jackson Center, daughter of Don and Bev Holthaus and member of 4-H Club Innovators, together won outstanding of the day team demo with their presentation tittled "Let it Snow...Let it Snow...Cookies in a Jar to Go!." They also qualified for the Ohio State Fair.

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Ashley Roush, 10, of Sidney, daughter of Karen and Rodney Roush, and member of 4-H Club Successful, won natural resources and wildlife best of class. She also won outstanding of the day with her collection of insects.

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Ellie Westerheide, 12, of Sidney, daughter of Anne Westerheide, and member of the Girl Scouts won SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg best of class in the category of Cadette Girl Scouts art with her poster on step by step hairstyles. Ellie Miranda Bodenmiller, 6, of Port Jefferson, looks at also received honorable mention in arts for pho- her doll that is wearing a dress that matches hers at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday. Miranda is the tography. daughter of Charity Bodenmiller.

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JUNIOR FAIR Participants and age: Lauren Luthman, 18 Erin Gaerke, 16 Lora Berning, 17 Melanie Kremer, 16 Elizabeth Pleiman, 16 Jodi Schmitmeyer, 17 Winners: Miss Congeniality Melanie Kremer, Merry Mod Makers 2nd Runner-up Melanie Kremer, Merry Mod Makers 1st Runner-up Elizabeth Pleiman, Fort Loramie Livestock 2013-2014 Queen Jodi Schmitmeyer, McCartyville Producers

Breeding Rabbits – Sunday, July 21

Judge: Nita Butler, Newark California Best of Breed: Whitney King Best Opposite: Whitney King New Zealand Best of Breed: Regan Demotte Best Opposite: Kristin Grimes Mixed Breeds Best of Breed: Madelaine Martin Best Opposite: Katelyn Burden Other Purebreds Best of Breed: Samantha Gratz Best Opposite: Zachery Barge Best of 6 Regan Demotte Best of Breed & Best Opposite Ashley Littlefield Other Purebreds Best of Breed: Emily Holt Best Opposite: Kasey Copeland Best of 4 Emily Holt Best of Show Regan Demotte Showmanship Junior Showman: Ethan Freytag Intermediate Showman: Samantha Gratz Senior Showman: Kaylee Copeland Showman of Showmen: Kaylee Copeland

Dairy Goat Show – Tuesday, July 23

Judge: Beth Adams, Bethel Showmanship Senior: Hannah Michael Intermediate: Emma Michael Junior: Brandon Pollock Showman of Showmen: Summer McCracken Doe dry Overall Grand Champion Doe Dry: Summer McCracken Overall Reserve Champion Doe Dry: Brandon Pollock Third Overall: Summer McCracken Fourth Overall: Brandon Pollock Fifth Overall: Justin Pollock Junior Doe Kid Champion: Summer McCracken Intermediate Doe Kid Champion: Summer McCracken Reserve Champion: Justin Pollock Senior Doe Champion: Brandon Pollock Reserve Champion: Justin Pollock Yearling Doe Champion: Justin Pollock Reserve Champion:

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RESULTS

Brandon Pollock Milkers Overall Champion Milker: Justin Pollock Overall Reserve Champion Milker: Summer McCracken Third Overall: Brandon Pollock Fourth Overall: Justin Pollock Fifth Overall: Brandon Pollock Yearling Milker: Champion: Summer McCracken 2-Year-Old Milker Under 3 Years Old Champion: Brandon Pollock 3-Year-Old and Under 5 Milker Champion: Brandon Pollock 5 Year Old and Over Milker Champion: Brandon Pollock Reserve Champion: Brandon Pollock Dam and daughter Champion: Brandon Pollock Reserve Champion: Summer McCracken Pygmy goats Champion: Joshua Langenkamp Reserve Champion: Zachary Bergman Goat judging contest High Point Individual: (1) Stella Finkenbine, (2) Brandon Pollock

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Sebastian Harshbarger, 16, of Sidney, son of Kelli and Doug Harshbarger, and member of 4-H Club Successful 4/H won meat goat showman of showman at the Shelby County Fair.

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Corey Slusser, 17, of Houston, son of Brad and Amy Timmerman, and member of 4-H Club Houston Livestock won reserve grand champion for meat pen of rabbits at the Shelby County Fair.

Demonstrations — Tuesday, July 23

Intermediate Outstanding of the Day (State Fair Qualifier): Abby Holthaus & Caleb Pleiman

Dairy Show — Monday, July 22

Judge: Lee Kohler, Baltimore Showmanship Junior Showman: Lora Berning Intermediate Showman: Trevor Greiwe Senior Showman: Madelyn Topp Showman of Showmen: Grace Hageman Dairy Judging Contest Top Team: Botkins FFA High Point Individuals: (1) Heath Geyer, (2) Kinley Topp, (3) Maxine Siegel Ayrshire Champion: Garrett Hageman Reserve Champion: Lane Greiwe Brown Swiss Champion: Kinley Topp Guernsey Champion: Becca Selanders Reserve Champion: Lena Stangel Jersey Junior Champion: Garrett Hageman Junior Reserve Champion: Blake Greiwe Senior Champion: Trevor Greiwe Senior Reserve Champion: Garett Hageman Milking Shorthorn Champion: Jenna Pleiman Reserve Champion: Lindsey Pleiman Holstein Junior Champion: Kinley Topp Junior Reserve Champion: Keaton Topp Senior Champion: Keaton Topp Senior Reserve Champion: Brandon Maurer Production Type Winner: Keaton Topp

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Eli Kuck, 13, of Anna, son of Craig and Melanie Keaton Topp, 13, of Botkins, son of Keith and KinKuck, and member of 4-H Club Kettlersville Livedra Topp, and member of 4-H Club Botkins Livestock, won grand champion meat pen of rabbits at stock won grand champion Holstein Senior female the Shelby County Fair. at the Shelby County Fair.

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Karli Hiler, 8, of Sidney, daughter of Mike and Mindy Hiler, and member of the Girl Scouts won best of class in Brownie Girl Scouts Day For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Camp for her tie dyed bag. She also won reKinley Topp, 11, of Botkins, daughter of Keith and Kindra Topp, and member serve best of class for of 4-H Club Botkins Livestock won grand champion dairy: Holstein Jr. female her wind chime in day at the Shelby County Fair. camp class.

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Religion

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Pray with strong passion for our nation Henry Ward Beecher that God had given certain was a prominent persons up to vile affecCongregationalist clergy- tions and described women man and abolitionist dur- changing the natural use ing the Civil War. One cold into that which is against winter night there was a nature. (verse 26) And then knock on his door and when it describes men with men his wife answered she working that which saw a heavily dressed is unseemly. (verse man who asked to 27) A verse that see Rev. Beecher. She heterosexuals and directed him up the homosexuals alike stairs to his study. need to give serious All night long she heed to is found in heard them walking I Corinthians 6:9 back and forth and (NKJV) “Do you Your involved in very serinot know that the Pastor unrighteous will not ous prayer. Years later Speaks inherit the kingdom when Rev. Beecher The Rev. lay on his dying bed of God? Do not be he revealed to his deceived. Neither Harold dear wife who that fornicators, nor idolMcKnight man was that visited aters, nor adulterers, him on that eventful nor homosexuals, night. It was none other than nor sodomites.” The phrase, President Abraham Lincoln “Do not be deceived,” is who was yearning for the placed there because many Civil War to be brought think that they can practice to a favorable conclusion. these things and somehow They walked the floor and they will make it into the prayed together until early kingdom of heaven. This in the morning. My friends, serves as a warning that it is I believe that many of you not going to happen. will agree with me that it is Sodom and Gomorrah time once again to give our- were cities given over to selves to very serious prayer sodomy or homosexuality for many areas of our lives. and God rained down brimWe need to pray with stone and fire upon them. strong passion for our It is my understanding that nation. Five years ago we there isn’t even a trace of probably would not have those Old Testament cities believed that same-sex today. I am not a prophet marriage would have been nor a son of a prophet but sweeping our nation as it is it is very possible that God today. I am shocked to learn is preparing to judge our that one state after another nation for our sinfulness. is approving it and our own Almost 55 million innocent president is applauding star little babies have been abortathletes for coming out of ed since 1973. A popular the closet and acknowledg- practice is now taking place ing their homosexuality. on many college campuses We need a basis for moral called “sexual liberation” judgments and the Word of and it involves, as I underGod provides that. Many stand it, having sex with of our laws find their origin someone you just met and from what the Bible teaches. may never date again and What I share now is not my then practicing this several personal judgment of any- times a week with different one but I want the Word of people. Young people let me God to scrutinize my life warn you that you are treadfirst before it speaks to oth- ing on dangerous ground. ers. We all have weaknesses It is not a harmless, little, in our lives which need to be innocent practice that has addressed. no consequences. Hebrews Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 13:4 says, “Marriage is honboth forbid homosexuality orable in all, and the bed and declare it an abomina- undefiled, but whoremontion. In Romans Chapter gers and adulterers God will 1, Paul the Apostle writes judge.” God does not say in

what form the judgment will come nor when it will come but he promises us that it will come. I, personally, believe that when chastening or judgment comes we know instantly the reason for it. God loves us dearly but he is no one to trifle with … he sometimes plays hardball. God’s judgment upon our nation may not come in the form of brimstone and fire but could be in the form of an economic collapse or an attack by another nation that devastates us. Can this judgment be mitigated? In the Old Testament when it was clear that God’s judgment was coming upon Judah or Israel, good kings like Josiah and Hezekiah humbled themselves, fasted, prayed and repented and God turned away his wrath or postponed it significantly. If we are presently practicing some sin, then turn from it and ask God’s forgiveness. That is the only way we can be right with God and enjoy eternal life. It is time to fast and pray for our nation but, also, for our unsaved loved ones and friends who are not ready for the Second Coming of Christ. We don’t want these loved ones to be left behind at the time of the Rapture of the Church when Christ comes and catches us up into heaven. Terrible tribulation awaits those who are not ready and left behind. Who wins a ball game is fun for the moment but what we are talking about is eternal in nature and that has no comparison. My Christian friends, it is time to walk the floor and pray like never before for a mighty Revival and Spiritual Awakening in our beloved nation that will bring us to repentance. There is no greater joy to have someone that you have prayed for call you and say, “Guess what, I am now a Christian!” Let us rise and pray. The writer is the pastor emeritus of the Christian Tabernacle.

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Children play a game of tug of war recently at the Russell Road Church vacation Bible camp. Shown (l-r) are Jasmine Romick, 10, of Troy; Tylei Reitz, 9, of Sidney; McKenzie Mann, 10, of Sidney; Zada Gillenwater, 9, of Tipp City; and Abby Purtee, 9, of Piqua. The camp took place at 2420 Wapakoneta Ave., which is the future location of the Russell Road Church. Jasmine is the daughter of Jeni and Jack Romick. Tylei is the daughter of Tonya and Darrell Nichols. McKenzie is the daughter of Clint and Katie Mann. Zada is the daughter of Sarah and Fred Gillenwater. Abby is the daughter of Aliya Purtee and Bill Purtee.

Church festival planned COVINGTON — St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 6925 U.S. 36, will hold its annual festival Aug. 2-4. The festival has new dates, and lots of new activities this year. In addition to the usual bingo on the evening of Aug. 3 and the afternoon of Aug. 4, and the cornhole tournament Aug. 3 at 1:30 p.m., there is also a 5K run on Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. (alliancerunning.com

to register) and a euchre tournament at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 in the air-conditioned annex. The fish fry will be the evening of Aug. 2; however, in addition there will be fire pie pizzas and the duck wagon all weekend, as well as chicken dinners Aug. 4 from noon until gone. On Aug. 3, there will be pony rides; they are not on a carousel.

‘From Pornography to Purity’ conference planned LIMA — St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church in Lima is sponsoring a conference titled, “From Pornography to Purity: Finding Healing and Becoming a Healing Presence,” Sept. 27-29. The conference will be led by Dr. Albert Rossi of St Vladimir Orthodox Theological Seminary and professor at Pace University. Rossi is a licensed psychologist and an expert in the field, whose wisdom has

brought healing to lay people and pastors. Reportedly, a growing problem among both men and women is habitual viewing of Internet pornography. Not only can relationships be negatively affected, but an addiction can develop, causing desensitization and dysfunctionality, program organizers said. The conference will begin with an introductory session Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. with refreshments

following. The Sept. 28 sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude with vespers at 4:30 p.m. The conference will end with a summary and concluding remarks by Rossi at the liturgy Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m. A $25 registration fee includes lunch with Rossi on Sept. 28. Donations will also be accepted, as the conference’s cost is not fully covered by registrations.

Shrine gift shop plans sale Seats available for tour MARIA STEIN — The Pilgrim Gift Shop within the Shrine of the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will hold an indoor version of the U.S. 127 Longest Yard Sale on Aug. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a variety of clearance merchandise and books; 50 percent off a large selection of greeting cards; and 40 percent off discontinued vinyl outdoor statues.

Four seats are available for a local group going on “The Take Me Back Tour,” which will be Oct. 16-18. Mark Bishop, southern gospel singer, will be a part of the tour. The group will go to the Billy Graham

Training Center in Asheville, N.C., and the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. Included will be a personal dinner concert with Mark Bishop. Interested people should call Betty C. Jones at 497-1063.

United announces celebration concert A Competition,” featuring the Jeremy Winston Chorale and winning entries of the competition. “Awake! Awake, O People!” by Barbara Hamm, of Benicia, Calif., won for Category 1 (New Text and Tune); “Forward Through the Ages,” by Tim Schoenherr, of Farmington Hills, Mich., won for Category 2 (New Music for Traditional

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Hymn/Song Text)’ and “Come, Gather to Hear What the Spirit Will Say,” by R. Frederick Crider, of Timonium, Md., won for Category 3 (New Hymn Text for Traditional Tune). The winning songs from both this year’s competition and the 2012 competition will also be featured at United’s Opening Convocation on Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Precious Blood Catholic

Church. The Jeremy Winston Chorale was founded by United’s director of music ministry, Jeremy Winston, and first performed at world’s largest choral competition, The World Choir Games, in Cincinnati, in 2012. Competing against world-class choirs from around the globe, the group won a gold medal as Best Gospel Choir, a silver medal for Mixed Chorus

(classical music), a silver medal for Spirituals, and is currently ranked among the top 15 choirs in the country. The ensemble was invited to the White House in December 2012 to perform for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. This year marks the second annual song and hymn-writing competition sponsored by United.

Way Corps class of 2013 graduates NEW KNOXVILLE — The Board of Directors of The Way International, in association with Camp Gunnison — The Way Household Ranch, Gunnison, Colo., has announced the graduation of its Way Corps class of 2013. The commencement ceremony took place at the headquarters of The Way International in New Knoxville on July 20. The Way International biblical research, teaching, and fellowship ministry has been graduating Christian

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DAYTON – United Theological Seminary has announced its “Celebration Concert” and the winners of the “New Songs and Hymns for Renewal” competition. The “Celebration Concert” will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Concord UMC, 1123 S. Main St., Englewood, and will celebrate the winners of “New Songs and Hymns for Renewal:

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This Evening

• The Missionary Ministry of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 606 Park St., offers free meals and clothing to those in need from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For information, call 492-5009. • Alzheimer s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Emmons Conference Room at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. For more information, call Lu Ann Presser at 497-6542. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.

Friday Morning

• A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.

Friday Afternoon

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

Let yourself go TODAY • The Piqua Public Library, 116 W. High St., Piqua,

presents Zak Morgan in a concert for children at 7 p.m. Free but tickets are required. 937-773-6753. • The Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek, presents Sister Hazel in concert at 6 p.m. Free. • The Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., presents Babies, Books and Blocks at 6 p.m. for children 1-3 1/2 and their caregivers and Preschool Storytime at 7 p.m. for children 3 1/2-5 and their caregivers. Free. • The Ohio State Fair continues through Aug. 4 at Ohio Expo Center, 717 D. 17th Ave., Columbus. 614-644-FAIR or www.ohiostatefair.com. • Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales run in downtown Greenville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday. 937-316-4777.

FRIDAY • The Celina Lake Festival runs today and Saturday in

downtown Celina and Lake Shore Park. Parade, amphicars, movies, boat races, entertainment, fireworks. www. lakefestival.com. • The Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek, presents Spungewurthy in concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Free. • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., presents Tales for Twos for Toddlers at 9:30 a.m. for children 2-3 1/2 years and their caregivers,Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for children 3 1/2-5 and their caregivers, and a drop-in craft from 1 to 5 p.m. for all ages. Free. • The Jackson Center Public Library offers a drop-in craft, Dirt Pudding, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. • The National Tractor Pull Association’s national tractor pull runs today and Saturday in Fort Recovery’s Ambassador Park. 800-551-3678.

SATURDAY • The Garst Museum in Greenville hosts the Gathering

at Garst, a festival featuring entertainment and re-enactors. www.gatheringatgarst.com. • The Indian Lake Watershed Project presents Nashville Hitmakers in concert at Indian Lake High School at 7 p.m. Tickets: www.nashvillehitmakers.com and 937-843-9776. • The Tipp Roller Mill Theater, 225 E. Main St., Tipp City, presents Sugar Grove in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, $4 students K-12. 937-667-3696. • The New Bremen Firemen’s Picnic runs at Crown Pavilion in New Bremen beginning 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. • The Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek, presents Leadfoot in concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Free. • Raise the Roof for the Arts presents Scarletta in Nashville Night at the Historic Sidney Theatre, 126 Poplar St., at 8 p.m. Tickets: $21.50. 498-1921.

SUNDAY • American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St.,

Dayton, hosts a dance from 3 to 7 p.m. with music by the Frank Moravcik Duo. Admission: Members are free, nonmembers, $10 per person. 937-287-4275. • Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. will perform a Hawaiian concert at the Lost in the ’50s Diner, 1533 Celina Road, Saint Marys at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Prizes will be awarded for Hawaiian-style dress. For information, call 937-726-5256.

MONDAY • Today is the deadline to register to participate in “The Twilight Zone,” a program exploring wildlife at Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, on Aug. 2 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. 937-698-6593. • The New Bremen Public Library offers a Computer Basics class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Advance registration required at 419-629-2158. • The New Bremen Public Library presents Andrea Burton leading the Great T-shirt Upcycle, demonstrating how to repurpose old T-shirts from 5 to 6 p.m. Take old T-shirts. • The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster presents a workshop by Fred Miller, “Learn to Feel Great about Windows 8.” Advance registration required by calling 419-628-2925.

Dear Heloise: I just had the have cooled about four to five minfrightening experience of needing utes with a serrated plastic knife to EVACUATE MY HOME because for clean-cut squares. Any of the disposable tableware types will do. of a fast-moving brush fire. As soon as I saw the smoke and I discovered this several years ago, firemen, I gathered our five cats but have never seen it in print. — and put them in a small bathroom. Carmen White, Clearfield, Pa. CLOTHESLINE DRYING I got out the cat carriers Dear Heloise: Now that and got the cats loaded and summer is here, I am lookstacked by the front door. ing forward to hanging my Before I could gather up anyclothes outside on the line. thing else, a fireman was It saves money, and I just insisting that I had to leave love hanging the clothes up immediately. while enjoying the sun and If the cats weren’t already warmth! I live in the snow in their carriers, I would belt, and we have a very have had to leave them. They Hints short summer. For those would have been hiding, and from people who would like to I never would have been able Heloise hang clothes outside but to get a hold of them. Thank goodness all was well, and Heloise Cruse think they don’t have the time, you could hang them we all returned to our home out in the afternoon or early that evening, but my ordeal would have been much worse if I evening and then take them down had been worried about the cats’ the next day. Even if it should rain safety. — Judy W., Monrovia, Calif. overnight, it won’t hurt. It actually What an ordeal! Glad that every- adds to the wonderful fresh smell. thing was OK! Hopefully readers — Colleen in Pennsylvania PERSONAL PLANNER will see this and take to heart your Dear Heloise: Each year, a ritual words of wisdom. Thanks for sharof separating my daily planner is ing, Judy! — Heloise carried out. The pages are torn out EASY-CUT BROWNIES Dear Heloise: Cut brownies that and shredded, or sensitive material

is marked out. The binding and covers are recycled. — Margarette in Texas SAFETY HINT Dear Heloise: When walking down an aisle between two rows of cars, walk on the side closer to the driver’s side. You can see if there is someone in the driver’s seat who may be about to back out. The driver can more easily see you than if you are coming from the far side of his/her car. — Polly Womack, Los Alamitos, Calif. OLD GRILL, NEW PLANTER Dear Heloise: I took our old grill, after the elements had burned out, and made it into a planter. It works great, especially for me, as I have a hard time bending down. It can be wheeled around wherever you’d like some color. — Dave, via email Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise. com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

Don’t carry extra-heavy backpack DR. WALLACE: As stepped on or caught in you know, backpacks are a doors. Reflective trim normal accessory for both added to the back and grade and high school stu- sides of the pack adds dents. I’m going to buy visibility in the fall and two backpacks, one for winter months, when my 10-year-old son and students might travel to one for my 12-year-old and from school in neardaughter. I want darkness. the best in makA GOOD PACK ing sure the backSHOULD HAVE packs are helpful THE FOLLOWING for my children and FEATURES: will not cause any —Shoulder harm. Any informastraps that are contion on backpacks toured and padded will be apprecito soften the load ated. —Mother, ‘Tween 12 —A waist belt to & 20 Brookhaven, Miss. stabilize the pack Dr. Robert MOTHER: Many and transfer weight Wallace (more than 5,000) to the hips hospit al-treated —A padded injuries are yearly occur- or quilted back, or one rences associated with with mesh fabric to make backpacks, and the most the bag less sweaty on vulnerable age group is 9- steamy days to 16-year-olds. According —Compression straps to the American Academy on the sides to tighten a of Pediatrics, a loaded backpack should weigh partially filled backpack. no more than 10 to 20 —Look for multiple pockpercent of a child’s total ets: a large one for books, weight, though their small ones for a calculaexperts recommend stay- tor, cell phone, keys and ing closer to 10 percent. a concealed inside pocket The pack should be worn for cash. —Dual zippers for about 2 inches above the waist and with both main compartment. —Waterproof, colorfast shoulder straps close to material. the body. Straps should DR. WALLACE: be shortened (and the excess length fastened Please give your teen securely out of the way) readers and me informaso that they can’t get tion on the eating disor-

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der anorexia nervosa. On the last day of school, our school nurse told me that I should get help because she thinks I’m anorexic. This came as a surprise to me. Can you please tell me in a few words how she has defined me as an anorexic person. I do know that some anorexics can starve to death because they want to be thin, but I don’t know why she thinks I am anorexic. - Cindi, Orlando, Fla. NAMELESS: Anorexia occurs predominantly in females (90 percent female, 10 percent male) between the ages of 12 and 18, and studies indicate that the mortality rate is a shocking 15 percent. In some individuals, the illness is brought on by a stressful life situation even though they are considered “model children” who are perfectionists. You are an anorexia nervosa sufferer if the following criteria apply to you: 1. A tremendous fear of becoming obese that does not go away even if you are losing weight. 2. If you claim to “feel fat” even when skinny. 3. If you continue to lose weight even when reaching the minimal

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Nothing makes you more tolerant of a neighbor’s noisy party than being there. *** There’s so much good in the worst of us and so much bad in the best of us that it’s hard to tell which of us should reform the rest of us. *** Man: “Do you have something for my dog’s fleas? Vet: “Gee, I don’t know. What’s wrong with the fleas? *** This would be a wonderful world if everyone was nice as the person who’s trying to sell you something. *** Sign in office” “If you have nothing to do, don’t do it here

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TUESDAY • The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster

presents Andrea Burton leading the Great T-shirt Upcycle, demonstrating how to repurpose old T-shirts from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Take old T-shirts.

WEDNESDAY • The Allen County Museum, 620 W. Market St., Lima,

offers a program, “Life in the 1970s,” to children in third through fifth grades from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission: $4 for Allen County Historical Society members, $5 for nonmembers. Reservations required by calling 419-222-9426. • U.S. Highway 127 Yard Sale, the world’s longest garage sale, takes place all along the highway from Florida to Michigan. Locally, bargain hunters can visit the sales between Greenville and Van Wert. They continue through Aug. 4.

AUG. 1 • The New Knoxville Public Library hosts Bingo Bash from 1 to 2 p.m. for children 5-10. Free

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Shelby County fair

JUNIOR FAIR RESULTS Horse Show — Monday, July 22

Judge: Tammy Lickliter Trail in Hand: Mary Buehler Trail: Caroline Frieders Reining: Jacob Frieders Western Riding: Monique Booher Mule Equitation: Deana Butcher

Market Rabbit Show — Monday, July 22

Judge: Glenn Carr, Pickerington, Meat Pen Rabbit Grand Champion: Elijah Kuck Reserve Champion: Corey Slusser Single Fryer Rabbit Grand Champion: Cassidy Albers Reserve Champion: Aaron Brautigam

2013 Special Interests results One on One Outstanding of the Day: Alison Burt, State Fair Qualifier Leadership Road Trip, Where Are You Going Outstanding of the Day: Brianna Barlage, State Fair Qualifier First Aid in Action Outstanding of the Day: Ashley Roush, State Fair Qualifier Honorable Mention: Brianna Fitzgerald NEXT Technology Outstanding of the Day: Theresa Flood, State Fair Qualifier Vet 2, All Systems Go Honorable Mention: Chare Jeffries, State Fair Qualifier You’re the Athlete Outstanding of the Day: Tom Ballas, Ohio State Fair Qualifier:

Science Fun with Dairy Foods Honorable Mention: Austin Borchers, State Fair Qualifier Fishing for the Beginner Outstanding of the Day: Ethan Heidenrich, State Fair Qualifier Honorable Mention: Madison Jeffries and Samantha Foulder Family History Treasure Hunt Outstanding of the Day: Darlyn Shaffer, State Qualifier Entering Electronics Outstanding of the Day: Jake Kovacs, State Fair Qualifier Fishing For the intermediate Outstanding of the Day: Cameron Ross, State Fair Qualifier Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Senior Outstanding of the Day: Amy Holthaus, State Fair Qualifier Exploring our Insect World 1 Outstanding of the Daye: Ashley Roush, State Fair Qualifier Why Trees Matter Outstanding of the Day: Cassie Eilerman, State Fair Qualifier Money Moves Outstanding of the Day: Jesse Burkhead, State Fair Qualifier Adventures in Home Living Outstanding of the Day: Elise Beresik, State Fair Qualifier Safe Use of Guns Outstanding of the Day: Evan Heidenriech, State Fair Qualifier Basic Archery Outstanding of the Day: Jessie Abke, State Fair Qualifier Canning and Freezing Outstanding of the Day: Jenna Barlage, State Fair Qualifier

Vet 1, From Airedales to Zebras Outstanding of the Day: Nora Beresik, State Fair Qualifier Ohio Birds Outstanding of the Day: Chris Puckett, State Fair Qualifier Exploring Ohio Ponds Outstanding of the Day: Samantha Foulder, State Fair Qualifier Investigating Electricity Outstanding of the Day: Zoe Crist, State Fair Qualifier Computer – Self Determined Outstanding of the Day: Nate Poeppleman Leadership Master Outstanding of thee Day: Elizabeth Pleiman, State Fair Qualifier Staying Healthy, Junior Outstanding of the Day: Allison Roush, State Fair Qualifier Babysitting, American Sign Language, and Other Junior State Fair Qualifier: Jake Kovacs Senior State Fair Qualifier: Rachel Pinchot Cake Decorating, Junior State Fair QualifierBeginner: Cameo Wilson State Fair QualifierIntermediate: Emma Wilt State Fair QualifierAdvanced: Allison Meyer Cake Decoration Senior State Fair QualifierIntermediate: Claira McEldowney State Fair QualifierAdvanced: Cassie Pleiman Natural Resources Award: Ashley Roush Overall Best Electricity Project: Jake Kovacs

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The Corncobbers perform for the fairgoers at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday night.

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Timmy “G” and The Buckeye Bandits perform at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday evening.

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Jake Kovacs, 13, of Anna, son of Kenny and Beth Kovacs, and member of 4-H Club Shamrock Stitch- For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg ers won best overall electricity project and state Robert Keith (left) 7, of Buckland, and his grandpa Harold Everett, of Plattsville hold on for dear life as fair qualifier for entering electronics at the Shelby they ride the Musik Express at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday. Robert is the son of Jason Keith. County Fair.

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Maria Wiseman, 14, of Anna, daughter of Paula and SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Rick Wiseman and member of 4-H Club Adventur- For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com ers won best of class dress-up day wear, best con- Riding the Hang Glider at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday are (l-r) Joshua Reck, 14, Ben Brautigam, 14, struction overall and State Fair participant for and Troy Fletcher, 15, all of Sidney. Joshua is the son of Deb and Mike Reck. Ben is the son of Mitch dress-up daywear. Brautigam and Lisa Brautigam. Fletcher is the son of Heath and Shannon Cromes.

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Board increases lunch prices; OKs teacher agreement ANNA — The Anna Local Schools Board of Education at its recent meeting increased school lunch prices and approved agreement with Anna Local Schools Teachers Association. Dennis Raberding, treasurer, reminded the board that it is required by the 2010 Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act to increase the cost of school lunches. Anna is below the minimum federal-required price for participation in the free school lunch program. Raberding told board members that the gap can be made up all at once or over several years. The board decided to raise the school lunch

prices by the minimum 5 cents, and under current law, will be required to make increases in future years. The new prices will be $2.20 for elementary; $2.45 for middle and high school; and $2.70 for adults. The board also adopted school fees for the 201314 school year. Raberding said he testified in front of the Ohio Senate Subcommittee for School Finance recently, and he updated the board on the current status of the state budget and school funding. Anna is very likely to have an increase in state funding that will be a capped amount, he said. The board approved a new

three-year agreement with the Anna Local Schools Teachers Association that includes a $2,500 increase for all 184-day teachers next year, with no increase in the second or third year. The teachers will pay a minimum $250 per month for health insurance premiums. Staff members who are eligible for health insurance will receive $3,000 in salary and be required to pay a minimum of $250 per month in health insurance. Classified staff members will receive a 1.3 percent increase in each of the next two years, with no increase for the 2015-16 school year. The board also approved a $2,800 pay increase for 10-, 11- and

12-month administrators for next year and no increase for the next two years, with insurance adjustments equal to teachers and classified staff. The board approved changes to the classified employee handbook. Superintendent Andy Bixler reported he and Raberding attended the Shelby County Educational Service Center Board meeting in May to help clarify what services will be available next year. Bixler discussed the open enrollment process at Anna and reviewed the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System for next year. The board adopted a policy to be compliant

with a deadline of July 1. Bixler reviewed end-of-course exams for American history and government that are planned for next school year. Bixler told board members that he accepted the retirement resignation of Kathy Stewart as special education teacher on May 17. He said he will recommend that she be hired back for next school year. The board accepted a bid from Buehler Asphalt and Paving to renovate the Anna Elementary School parking lot including additional drainage, a fortified base and a new asphalt surface. The project will cost approximately $336,736.

Council learns positions to be open KET TLERSVILLE — Kettlersville Village Council members heard there will be several positions open on council soon and discussed giving sewer nonconnection cases to the Shelby County prosecutor for action. Mayor Eric Kaminsky told council members four council seats will expire Dec. 31. He told council members about the process they will use to obtain petitions to run for the seats. Council members discussed the issue of village residents who have not tied into the village’s sewer system yet. Council members felt they should be turned over to the Shelby County prosecutor for action unless there are special circumstances

involved. Kaminsky was to check with John Bruns of the Shelby County Sewer District regarding the properties that have not tied into the system. Kaminsky reported on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s plans for fiscal years 2014-17 and noted that most of ODOT’s projects will focus on interstates. There are no plans for repairs in the village. Council was told that an application had arrived for Community Block Development Grants, and due to new requirements, an income survey would have to be filled out before the village could apply. Council member Brian Shuster gave council members a quote from Freisthler Paving for

East and North streets. Council requested that the quote be broken down in phases. Shuster was to obtain updated quotes. Kaminsky was to contact Shelby County Engineer Bob Geuy for information on the installation of no through-truck signs on South Street. Council member Ida Kaminsky reported that she received a complaint about the North and East street signs being turned around. Council member John Shumate was to repair the sign. Council members heard an update from Shuster and John Shumate on the 35 mph sign. Shuster reported on prices for replacement parts but noted that the sign is deteriorating, and it would be best to replace

the sign instead of repairing it. Shumate was going to check on quotes from CJ Electric for new signs. Council heard from Tyler Shuster of T.H.E. Services. Shuster discussed the custodian contract. The total contract is for $3,500 and an invoice was given to council for $1,750. The next invoice will be turned in at the November meeting. Kaminsky and Shumate signed the custodian contract. T.H.E. Services provided proof of insurance. Kaminsky stated he heard at a county mayor’s meeting that other village contractors carry liability insurance. Council also: • Discussed not placing the tennis nets, removing the dead trees from the park, the outage

of the village park lights, which was to be reported, and painting the basketball court lines. • Discussed that the old store in the village is being charged a debtreduction fee. • Was told the village audit did not result in any serious findings. • Learned there were no updates on Regional Planning Commission funding to begin demolishing buildings in the village. • Heard that the tile for the Maurer tile project had arrived and Schweiterman’s was to begin the project. Kaminsky noted that the deadline for grant funds for the project was June 30. Schweiterman’s was to be contacted for the start date for the project

and a request was to be made for an invoice. • Heard Kaminsky request that a Realtor give a fair-estimate market value of the old town hall. He planned to schedule a time for a Realtor to look at the property. • Discussed the need to fill and seed the lawn from the sewer connection. Kaminsky was to see if soil could be dumped in the area. • Heard that a water shut-off on East Street needs to be repaired. Council member Vickey Greer was to address the problem at the next Well Association meeting. • Asked that a letter be sent to the owners of the K’Ville Inn due to high weeds and grass.

part section 16, 5.931 acres, exempt. Anna Edward M. Sr. and Tina L. Saunders to Roger L. and Melissa A. Schroer, Clark Fogt Subdivision, lot 5 and two parts lot 6, $148,200. Fort Loramie Mary Jane (Monnier) Albers, deceased, to Norman A. Albers, Romie Subdivision, lot 155, exempt. Daniel S. and Bonnie M. Paulus to Middendorf Builders Inc. Jackson Center Karen Brown to JPMorgan Chase, Jackson’s First Subdivision, lot 6, $45,350. Tonya A. (Baker) Kalb to Gregory D. Baker, Westview Subdivision, lot 35, exempt. Barbara Ellen Brown, deceased, to Tamera L. Gates, lot 88 and part lot 87, exempt. Lockington Thomas L. Ceylor II to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., part lots 11 and 12, $28,000. Sidney Jennifer L. (Parsons) Williams and Joseph E. Williams to Brian S.

Hughes, lot 468, $15,500. Shannon M. Rice to Brian S. Hughes, part lot 770, $12,500.

Barry L. and Susan Ball to Jeffrey C. Hewitt, part outlot 24, $8,250. Phyllis Jean Latimer

to James and Leota Muhlenkamp, Fielding Heights Subdivision, lot 3070, $59,500.

The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel. Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed. Shelby County Auditor Denny York said the exemptions normally involve transactions within a family and therefore no public record of the dollar amount is recorded. Cynthian Township John C. and Norma J. Jelley to David I. Roeth, part section 26, 50 acres, $257,075. Franklin Township William P. and Amber N. Boerger to Matt and Lindsay Wyan, part section 18, 1.230 acres, $182,500. Nancy A. (B.) Smith to David L. Gaylor, trustee, part section 18, 22.618 acres, exempt. Jackson Township Patricia Jean White, deceased, to Delmas L. White, parts section 10, 7.278 acres and 0.499 acre, undivided 1/2 interest, exempt. Loramie Township Matthew A. Pereira to

Gregory J. Monnin, part section 25, 5.002 acres, $66,000. James A. Lee to Citimortgage Inc., part section 16, 1.21 acres, $88,000. Salem Township Barbara L. Arnett to Cable Lee Arnett, section 2, Jacksons First Salem Subdivision, lots 1-3, exempt. Turtle Creek Township Harold and Thelma Barhorst to Timothy M. and Shirley A. Berning, parts section 4, 38.793 acres and 2.142 acres, $415,000. Van Buren Township Mark A. and Cynthia A. Burke, trustees, to Nathan A. and Kristina M. Pence, Hoying Subdivision, lot 220, $173,000. Christopher A. and Erin R. (Manger) Heitkamp to Alex T. Berning, section 10 (Kettlersville), 90 feet by 110 feet, $93,000. Washington Township Michael J. Goings Jr. to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Arrowhead Hill Subdivision, lot 152, $28,000. Cable L. Arnett to Barbara L. Arnett, Northlawn Subdivision, lot 3105, and

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Shelby County Fair

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Shelby County Cattlemen's Association members (l-r) Steve Berning, of McCartyville, Tony Bensman, of Conover, Woody Joslin, of Maplewood, and Jake Bornhorst, of Fort Loramie, cook ribeye steaks to sell at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday.

Beef cookout a success At the Shelby County Fair on Tuesday, the Shelby County Cattlemen’s Association sponsored a beef cookout. The stand opened at 11 a.m. “We will stay open until we sell out,” said Andy Bornhorst, president of the Shelby County Cattlemen’s As-

JUNIOR FAIR Photography results

Overall Best of Class: Clara McDowney Class 28 Best of Class and State Fair Qualifier Claira McEldowney State Fair Alternate: Hannah Michael Class 29 Best of Class and State Fair Qualifier Hanna Cassel State Fair Alternate: Rachel Schmitmeyer Class 30 Best of Class and State Fair Qualifier Madison Allison State Fair Alternate: Grace Frantz Top Ten Awards Holly Voisard Courtney Gasson Rachel Schmitmeyer Hannah Michael Sara Monnier Kendell Monnin Meghan Bell Erin Gaerke Mason Clark Christina Gaerke Top 3 Nature Photos 1. Emily Bohman 2. Ethan Knouff 3. Emily Bohman Class 28A Outstanding of the Day: Emma McDowell Class 28B Outstanding of the Day: Claira McEldowney Honorable Mention: Hayden Riesenbeck Class 28C Outstanding of the Day: Erin Gaerke Class 28D Outstanding of the Day: Ava Knouff Rachel Wells Honorable Mention Kendall Monnin Jessica Batton Class 28E Outstanding of the Day: Meghan Bell Emily Bohman Evan Burden Claira McEldowney Honorable Mention Ben Wical Hannah Michael Allison Roush Samantha Gaerke Class 28F Outstanding of the Day: Hannah Sherman Honorable Mention Beth York Class 28G Outstanding of the Day: Rylie Voisard Kendall Monnin Honorable Mention Evan Heidenreich Rachel Wells Class 28H Outstanding of the Day: Hannah Michael Emily Bohman Christina Gaerke

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Trevor Greiwe, 15, of Quincy, son of Jeromy and Season Greiwe, and member sociation. “It will be a total of 875 rib- of the Perry Livestock 4-H Club won grand champion Dairy: Jersey Female. eye steak sandwiches.” With each sandwich coming in at one-third of a pound, the cookout sold about 292 pounds of beef. The beef cookout will be open for more business on Saturday.

RESULTS

Senior: Sebastian Harshbarger Intermediate: Johnathon Yenser Junior: Zach Ambos Showman of Showmen: Sebastian Harshbarger Breed Show Overall Doe Grand Champion: Seth Clark Reserve Champion: Aaron Dunn Third Place Overall: Seth Clark Fourth Place Overall: Johnathon Yenser Fifth Place Overall: Seth Clark Class or Sub-class: Intermediate Doe 58 Months Champion: Seth Clark Reserve Champion: Johnathon Yenser Class or Sub-class: Junior Yearling Doe 13-18 Months C h a m p i o n : Johnathon Yenser Reserve Champion: Seth Clark Class or Sub-class: Senior Yearling Doe 19-24 Months Champion: Seth Clark Class or Sub-class: 2 Year Old Doe Under 3 Years Old Champion: Zaylee Finkenbine Reserve Champion: Aaron Dunn Class or Sub-class: 3 Year Old and Under 5 Doe Champion: Aaron Dunn Reserve Champion: Luke Bohman Class or Sub-class: Doe 5 Year and Older Champion: Seth Clark Reserve Champion: Johnathon Yenser Market Show Grand Champion: Katie Egbert Reserve Champion: Eric Egbert Third Place Overall: Johnathon Yenser Fourth Place Overall: Sebastian Harshbarger Fifth Place Overall: Clara Snavely Division I Champion: Sebastian Harshbarger Reserve Champion: Evan Coverstone Division II Champion: Katie Egbert Reserve Champion: Johnathon Yenser Division III Champion: Eric Egbert Reserve Champion: Clara Snavely Goat Shows – Rate of Gain Monday, July 22 Grand Champion: Judge: Mary Bishop, Courtney Landis Defiance Reserve Champion: Showmanship Jacob Schmiesing

Hollie Voisard Honorable Mention Sarah Monnier Mason Clark Alexis Monnin Morgan Ely Class 28I Outstanding of the Day: Kristen Grimes Honorable Mention Kaitlyn Holt Class 28J Outstanding of the Day: Emma McDowell Honorable Mention Katelynn Garber Class 28K Outstanding of the Day: Allison Roush Honorable Mention Morgan Ely Class 28L Outstanding of the Day: Gabrielle Cagle Class 29A Outstanding of the Day: Hanna Cassel Honorable Mention Courtney Gasson Class 29B Outstanding of the Day: Kage Brubaker Honorable Mention Sophie White Class 29C Outstanding of the Day: Ethan Knouff Honorable Mention Katrina McGowan Class 29D Outstanding of the Day: Rachel Schmitmeyer Honorable Mention Kaneta Schaub Kage Brubaker Class 29E Outstanding of the Day: Hannah Pleiman Honorable Mention Ethan Knouff Class 29F Outstanding of the Day: Drake Cassel Honorable Mention Rachel Schmitmeyer Class 30A Outstanding of the Day: Madison Allison Class 30B Outstanding of the Day: Grace Frantz Class 30C Outstanding of the Day: Grance Frantz Class 30D Outstanding of the Day: Grace Frantz Class 30F Outstanding of the Day: Grance Frantz

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Madilyn Platfoot, 13, of Maplewood, daughter of Cathy and Scott Platfoot, and member of 4-H Club Progressive Livestock won grand champion beef female at the Shelby County Fair.

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Judge Beth Adams, of Bethel, directs the Junior Fair participants showing pygmy goats at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday.

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Austin Cordonnier (left) 11, of Russia, and Colby Monnin, 8, of Sidney, ride the Scat 2 at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday. Austin is the son of Denise Cordonnier and Aaron Cordonnier. Colby is the son of Angela and Stacy Monnin.

Sports Thursday, July 25, 2013

Today’s sports Replay 50 years ago July 25, 1963 In the D League rounds at Custenborder field, the Labor Council took a 6-1 decision over Peoples Federal. Sam Rose tripled and doubled for Labor Council. Ferree hit the only homer of the game for Peoples’ only run. 25 years ago July 25, 1988 It was bound to happen sooner or later. Put a fair share of natural talent together with a determination to improve and you have the makings of a champion. Such is the case with Doug Schmidt. He walked away from the game of golf for seven years after getting frustrated over a lack of progress. But when his family and friends took up the game, the fire was rekindled. And he fired an even-par 142 Sunday to edge Randy Greer for the title he coveted most, the Shelby County Open. 10 years ago July 25, 2003 Chad Geuy of Sidney and Ryan Shaffer of Lehman have been selected to play in the Bob Ross Buick High School Classic baseball game, to be held at Fifth Third Field in Dayton.

In brief Schrader wins pole ROSSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Ken Schrader became the oldest pole winner in a NASCAR series when he turned the fastest lap for Wednesday night’s Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway. The 58-year-old Schrader had a lap of 91.329 mph on the half-mile Schrader dirt track. Dick Trickle was 57 years old when he won the pole for the June 1999 Nationwide Series race at Dover. Schrader hadn’t won a Truck Series pole since 2004 and a race since 1995.

What year was it? • The New York Metz reacquire Tom Seaver from the Cincinnati Reds for three players • Satchel Paige dies • The Hall of Fame inducts Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron and Happy Chandler • Rickey Henderson demolishes the single-season stolen base record set by Lou Brock by swiping 130 bases. Answer: 1982

Quote of the Day “If you look at our history in recruiting, we’re typically a day late, a week late, a month late in potentially offering a young person. I know sometimes that frustrates our fans, but we’re going to make sure when we offer a young man, that’s someone we truly want to be a part of our football family.” —Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald during Big Ten Media Day Wednesday in Chicago

On this date in 1941 — Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th and last game, beating the Cleveland Indians 10-6. 1976 — In Montreal, Edwin Moses of the United States sets an Olympic record in the 400 hurdles with a time of 47.63. 2010 — Jamie McMurray’s victory in the Brickyard 400 gives owner Chip Ganassi the first team triple crown in American auto racing: winning the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 in the same year. McMurray won the season-opening Daytona 500 in February, and Ganassi IndyCar series driver Dario Franchitti won the Indy 500 in May.

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Meyer, OSU talk of Big Ten CHICAGO (AP) — Urban Meyer was hailed as a savior when he agreed to take over Ohio State in the wake of the tattoo scandal that sullied the program. That support became even more frenzied when he coached the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record in his first season. Like Meyer said Wednesday at the Big Ten media days, it’s been a great year — right up until last weekend. Running back Carlos Hyde, star cornerback Bradley Roby and two freshmen were disciplined by the school after a run of legal problems that brought to mind the end of Jim Tressel’s time in Columbus, and once again raised questions about Meyer and how he disciplines his players. “When a mistake happens or something happened, you have to react and get it done,” Meyer said. “So I’m disappointed. I think furious might be the word that would best describe when I first got the phone call, because, like I said, for 12 months it’s been really, really good.” Hyde, who had a team-high 17 touchdowns last season, was suspended indefinitely after he was named a person of interest in an investigation into an alleged assault of a woman at a downtown Columbus bar early Saturday morning. Roby was one of the players selected to represent Ohio State at the kickoff event in Chicago, but he was pulled after he was arrested in Bloomington, Ind., and accused of misdemeanor battery. Tight end Marcus Baugh also was suspended from all team activities, and Meyer decided to send defensive lineman Tim Gardner back home to Indianapolis. Baugh

was arrested last weekend for underage possession of alcohol and possessing a fake identification, and Gardner was charged Saturday night by Columbus police with obstruction of official business. “I don’t know that you can really blame a guy going out and making a poor choice on coach Meyer because of free will,” offensive tackle Jack Mewhort said. “He did not walk in with us everywhere we go, telling us to do this and that. He has a set of core values in place and we know them and we’re told them every day. We know as players that if we violate them we’re going to be held accountable for our actions.” The off-the-field problems come with Meyer facing questions about his relationship with Aaron Hernandez while the tight end played for him at Florida. Hernandez has been arrested and charged with murder in Massachusetts. Asked what it was like to hear his name mentioned in connection with Hernandez in the wake of the charges, Meyer responded: “I felt awful. It’s a sick feeling. Your thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victims. Every player situation, every recruit situation, all I know is (it) will always be in the back of my mind. That’s all I can say. Meyer spent six years at Florida, winning national titles in 2006 and 2008. He also had 25 players account for 31 arrests during his tenure with the Gators. While Meyer said he isn’t worried about his reputation, he acknowledged that the criticism over disciplinary issues still stings. “I’m a human, so it does,”

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Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer speaks at a news conference during the NCAA Big Ten football media day meetings on Wednesday in Chicago.

he said. “I don’t read. I don’t really get involved with following stuff, because I think people need to get facts before they start just making accusations and those type of things. I’m human and I think that is something that I’m constantly evaluating and making sure we are doing the right thing.” With Hyde in particular limbo, Meyer said he would evaluate all the facts before making any decisions about the senior. Sgt. Rich Weiner, a spokesman for the Columbus Police Department, said the investigation was ongoing and cautioned against any rush to judgment in any direction.

“I’ve been following reports on this case and most of them have been inaccurate,” Weiner said in a phone interview. Weiner said investigators plan to interview Hyde and the woman when she returns next week from a scheduled vacation out of the country. The questionable future for Hyde and Roby casts a shadow over Ohio State’s chance for another undefeated season. Star quarterback Braxton Miller leads a talented group of returning players, making the Buckeyes the favorite in the Big Ten and a legitimate contender for the national title.

Bengals fine-tuning team that’s been a playoff flop Joe Kay AP Sports Writer

CINCINNATI (AP) — Marvin Lewis sees it as a whole new series rather than a summer repeat. The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to be the focus of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” training camp series for the second time this summer. They also were in the cable spotlight in 2009 with an entirely different cast that reached the playoffs and flopped. “It is a lot different football team,” the Bengals coach said. “There are very few players on this squad that were here in ‘09, so there’s a lot of interesting positions, some battles that we’re going to have. There’s been quite a bit of change.” One thing hasn’t changed: the knack for falling flat in the postseason. The Bengals have been to the playoffs each of the last two seasons and lost to Houston both times. Those poor performances extended the seventh-longest stretch of playoff futility in NFL history — no postseason win since the 1990 season. Andy Dalton is entering his third season as the starting quarterback, and young players like receiver A.J. Green and defensive tackle Geno Atkins have emerged as stars. While HBO’s audience watches, the Bengals will try to fine-tune a roster that returns nearly intact from last season and knows the stakes. Five things to know as the Bengals prepare to open training camp with cameras rolling at their first practice at Paul Brown Stadium on Thursday. 1. IT’S DALTON’S TIME: He needs to take a big step in his third season. Dalton is the first Bengals quarterback to reach the playoffs in each of his first two seasons. He has 47 touchdown passes,

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This photo shows Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) talking with, left to right, quarterback John Skelton, quarterback coach Ken Zampese, quarterback Zac Robinson, and quarterback Josh Johnson during the NFL football team’s mandatory minicamp in Cincinnati. The Bengals have some interesting questions as they open training camp.

trailing only Dan Marino and Peyton Manning for most in the first two seasons. But he’s had two awful playoff games — no touchdowns, four interceptions and a 48.6 passer rating. He overthrew an open Green in the end zone late in the playoff loss at Houston last season. Dalton has been working on his long throws and needs to find receivers other than Green with more consistency. Tight end Tyler Eifert, taken in the first round, should give him another option. 2. DALTON’S BACKUP: One of Cincinnati’s biggest losses in free agency was backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who gave the Bengals some security in case Dalton got hurt. They signed Josh Johnson, who started five games for Tampa Bay from 2008-11, and claimed John Skelton off waivers for Arizona, which couldn’t settle on a starter last season. Johnson knows offensive coor-

dinator Jay Gruden from their days in Tampa Bay. Skelton has never run a West Coaststyle offense. Although Dalton has been very durable, missing only half of a game because of injury, a team with playoff aspirations needs some security at the backup spot. 3. WHAT’S UP WITH ANDRE? The Bengals reached a three-year deal with right tackle Andre Smith as the draft started in April, meaning their entire offensive line would return intact. But Smith missed all of the team’s offseason workouts and its mandatory minicamp because of personal matters, the only player who wasn’t available. His conditioning will be a focus in camp early. They’ll also be looking at how center Kyle Cook has recovered from an ankle injury that required surgery and forced him to miss the first 12 games last season. 4. TURNING HARRISON LOOSE: The Bengals’ biggest

offseason acquisition was linebacker James Harrison, who left Pittsburgh after they couldn’t agree on a restructured contract. Coordinator Mike Zimmer will be looking for ways to turn the outside linebacker loose in a defense than finished sixth in the NFL in yards allowed last season. Harrison says he’s healthy and ready to make an impression with his new team, especially when it faces his old team. 5. PAGING DRE KIRKPATRICK: Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick was the 17th overall pick in the 2012 draft, but missed all of training camp and the first seven games of the season after injuring his left knee during workouts. He played in five games, then suffered a concussion and was bothered again by the knee problem, ending his season. Kirkpatrick has been limited because of the knee in the offseason. His status will be another focus in camp.

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Four Turns

Tracks on Tap

IN TV LAND On Tuesday, 1 CHANGES NASCAR announced that it had come to

an agreement with NBC Sport Group as a broadcast partner in a contract that will run through the 2024 season. NBC will replace ABC/ESPN and Turner Sports (TNT) following the 2014 season. NBC picks up the final 20 races of the Sprint Cup season — seven will air on NBC, 13 on NBC Sports Network. It will also televise the final 19 Nationwide Series events (four on NBC, 15 on NBCSN). In addition, NBC has obtained exclusive rights to practice and qualifying sessions for the national series events during it’s portion of the season, as well as rights to broadcast the NASCAR K&N Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NASCAR Toyota (Mexico) Series, the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony and NASCAR’s seasonending banquets. FOX and FOX Sports 1 will air the Sprint Cup Series’ first 16 events as well as those of the Nationwide and Camping World Truck series. STANDING ALONE? Although it was a “standalone” weekend for the Nationwide Series at Chicagoland Speedway, a Cup regular found Victory Lane. Joey Logano, in the No. 22 Penske Racing Ford, held off teammate Sam Hornish Jr. and Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon to score the win in the STP 300. It was Logano’s second NNS victory this season and the 13th for a full-time Sprint Cup driver in 18 events. Logano’s 20 wins in the series ties him with Greg Biffle for 15th on the all-time list. ADDING A FOURTH? Richard Childress said on Monday that his organization is close to finalizing sponsorship for its three-car stable in 2014 and may even add a fourth. Although RCR is losing Kevin Harvick, who will drive for Stewart-Haas Racing next season, it is expected to promote Austin Dillon to the Cup Series to join current drivers Jeff Burton and Paul Menard. “We have sponsorship on a third (car) and we actually have some sponsorship on a fourth,” Childress said of a ride that could potentially bring Kurt Busch or Ryan Newman into the fold. “But having it all finalized and put together, it could be a couple of months down the road before we have everything ready.” SUSPENSION (NOT PROBATION) NASCAR says it has suspended the use of aerial cameras used within racetracks after cables used on a FOX camera broke at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May. NASCAR cited the safety of its competitors and fans, pending further investigation of the May failure.

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Sprint Cup Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND Jimmie Johnson (4) 696 — Clint Bowyer 640 -56 Carl Edwards (1) 623 -73 Kevin Harvick (2) 622 -74 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 578 -118 Kyle Busch (2) 576 -120 Matt Kenseth (4) 576 -120 Greg Biffle (1) 545 -151 Brad Keselowski 529 -167 Kasey Kahne (1) 523 -173

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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Martin Truex Jr. (1) Jeff Gordon Tony Stewart (1) Kurt Busch Jamie McMurray Aric Almirola Jeff Burton Joey Logano Ryan Newman Paul Menard

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Nationwide Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DRIVER (WINS) Sam Hornish Jr. (1) Regan Smith (2) Austin Dillon Elliott Sadler Justin Allgaier Brian Vickers Kyle Larson Brian Scott Trevor Bayne Parker Kligerman

POINTS BEHIND 632 — 625 -7 624 -8 612 -20 610 -22 587 -45 579 -53 567 -65 563 -69 563 -69

Truck Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DRIVER (WINS) Matt Crafton (1) Jeb Burton (1) James Buescher Ty Dillon (1) Johnny Sauter (2) Ryan Blaney Miguel Paludo Timothy Peters (1) Brendan Gaughan Darrell Wallace Jr.

POINTS BEHIND 357 — 319 -38 317 -40 309 -48 305 -52 290 -67 285 -72 281 -76 280 -77 272 -85

Compiled and written by Matt Taliaferro. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattTaliaferro

SPRINT CUP SERIES

Matt Kenseth (20) and Jimmie Johnson (48) have been the drivers to beat thus far in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

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The Race to the Chase Handicapping the 20 drivers vying for 12 coveted playoff spots

By MATT TALIAFERRO Athlon Sports Racing Editor

As if the Sprint Cup season is not already fractured and labeled — “regular season” vs. “The Chase” — NASCAR and its television partners also feel the need to label the 10 races prior to the 10-race playoff as “The Race to the Chase.” While not a fan of the fragmentation, I’ll humor the powers that be. So with seven races remaining until the Chase, here is a rundown of which drivers and teams look to be a safe bet to make the playoffs and those with work left to do. The Big Two Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth, though separated by 120 points and six positions in the championship standings, have laid waste to the field in 2013. The duo accounts for eight wins in 19 races and 2,014 laps led. Johnson has been the more consistent of the two with an 8.8-place average finish, and will once again be considered the overwhelming favorite at Chase time. Kenseth’s maiden voyage at Joe Gibbs Racing has been one of highs and lows. His four top-5 showings have all resulted in victories while five finishes of 25th or worse — mostly for engine-related issues — have handicapped his points-showing. In On Wins Kyle Busch (2 wins), Carl Edwards (1) and Kevin Harvick (2) sit safely inside the top 10 from a points perspective and have scored at least one valuable victory that most assuredly guarantees them of a Chase slot. This will be an interesting trio to watch during the Chase in that Edwards’ Ford group seems a step behind Rick Hendrick’s Chevys and Gibbs’ Toyotas; Harvick has managed to ignore his lame-duck status at Richard Childress Racing

to remain competitive; and Busch, arguably the most dynamic ontrack presence in the series, has been felled by mechanical demons. Somewhere in the Middle Stuck somewhere in a netherland between contender and pretender sits Clint Bowyer (2nd) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (5th). No doubt Bowyer will make the Chase on points alone. But last season’s championship runner-up has failed to find Victory Lane in 2013, a trip he made three times last year, and winning a title is predicated on being able to win a few weekly battles along the way. Earnhardt’s journey is a familiar one for the sport’s most popular driver. A weekend staple in the top 10, Junior has failed to cash in on a win. He seems relatively safe on points alone with a 55-point cushion on 10th place, but the dearth of wins will likely continue, as will his hopes for a first Sprint Cup title. Squarely on the Bubble Greg Biffle is much more precariously perched than Bowyer and Earnhardt, sitting 22 points ahead of the 10th-place cutoff. His Michigan win should carry the day — though a slump in the final seven regular season races would find him teetering on the brink, as three drivers behind him also have victories to their credit. Brad Keselowski is trying to avoid becoming the first defending champion since 2006 (Tony Stewart) to miss the following season’s Chase. It’s been a rocky road for his No. 2 team thus far, but the heady leadership in place will find a way to right the ship. Look for a string of solid results to find him safely ensconced in the playoffs. Kasey Kahne’s performance has resembled Kenseth’s despite the fact that he has three fewer wins. Sitting 10th in the standings, his points total has taken a hit thanks

to three run-ins with Busch that ended strong showings. It’s hard to imagine Kahne and crew chief Kenny Francis can’t steer their Hendrick Motorsports hardware into the Chase, but stranger things have happened. The logjam behind Kahne is a feisty one. Martin Truex Jr. and his one win, along with four-time champ Jeff Gordon, sit just two points out of 10th. Just behind this pairing is Tony Stewart — five markers out of 10th — with a victory that most likely will be the one to pay off. Lastly, Kurt Busch and his Furniture Row Racing team have made the most of an uptick in RCR support. Close to scoring a win on a few occasions, Busch’s overaggressiveness has hindered his points total. He may be a longshot, but that victory seems right around the next turn ... Outside Looking In The drivers and teams sitting in 15th 20th place have some serious work to do. Their obstacle lies not so much in the point deficits — 15th-place Jamie McMurray is only 16 points out of 10th — but in the drivers they must leapfrog just to get into contention. Granted, one win out of McMurray, Aric Almirola, Jeff Burton, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman or Paul Menard could change the game, but a look at recent history does not favor such a turn of events. Collectively, his group has accumulated just four wins since the beginning of the 2011 season. That said, Logano and Newman are the most likely to make a move. The former was 10th just three races ago, prior to consecutive 40th-place finishes. The latter has been plagued by four crashrelated DNFs, but is otherwise a ninth- to 14th-place finisher — good enough for a Chase spot if he can avoid premature trips to the garage.

Race: Crown Royal presents the Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Location: Speedway, Ind. Date: Sunday, July 28 TV: ESPN (1:00 p.m. EST) Specs: 2.5-mile oval Banking/Turns: 9 degrees 2012 Winner: Jimmie Johnson Crew Chief’s Take: “Indy is usually a good race for the drivers and teams, although sometimes it isn’t so much for the fans. The teams can work on their cars and make them better throughout the day. The fan base is great in Indy and there is a lot of prestige with winning there. Thing is, it has the potential to be a really good race if the rules package were tweaked a little bit. There have been some decent finishes, but there have been some real snoozers, too. Honestly, if I had a choice I’d rather run at IRP (Lucas Oil Raceway, formerly Indianapolis Raceway Park) than the Motor Speedway.” NATIONWIDE SERIES

Race: Indiana 250 Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Date: Sunday, July 27 TV: ESPN (3:00 p.m. EST) 2012 Winner: Elliott Sadler CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES

Race: The CarCash Mudsummer Classic presented by CNBC Prime’s “The Profit” Track: Eldora Speedway Location: Rossburg, Ohio Date: Wednesday, July 24 TV: SPEED (8:00 p.m. EST) 2012 Winner: Inaugural Event

Athlon Fantasy Stall Looking at Checkers: Jimmie Johnson’s Indianapolis reign is close to impenetrable. He scored three wins in the CoT era, including the 99-laps-led performance last year. Pretty Solid Pick: Greg Biffle has been like clockwork in Indy, amassing finishes of eighth, fourth, third, seventh and third, respectively, in the last five races. Good Sleeper Pick: With a good car, Jamie McMurray has been able to work wonders at Indianapolis. He has three finishes of sixth or better in the last five races, including a win in 2010. Runs on Seven Cylinders: In six races driving for Indy-obsessed Penske Racing, Kurt Busch could only muster a best finish of 10th in 2010. He has finished 21st or lower in four of the last five Brickyard races. Insider Tip: No one wants it more than Tony Stewart, who has two victories and a series-best 8.2-place average finish at the Brickyard. But no one is better than Johnson, whose four Indy wins are by far a series-best.

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NASCAR should learn from fans’ Eldora enthusiasm By MATT TALIAFERRO Athlon Sports Racing Editor

On Wednesday, NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series will be at the center of the North American motorsports spotlight. The series’ visit to Eldora Speedway, near tiny Rossburg, Ohio, will mark the first time one of NASCAR’s three major touring circuits has raced on a dirt track since Sept. 30, 1970. That race, the Old State 200 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, N.C., was won by Richard Petty. When the green flies over the 150-lap feature in the Mudsummer Classic at Eldora, few (if any) of the participants would even have been born when Petty ended an era of dirt in NASCAR 42 years ago. And in an odd — yet telling — twist, the visit to Eldora’s 24-degree banked dirt oval is upstaging what once was a jewel on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit: The

Brickyard 400 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Yet, in recent years, interest in NASCAR at the grand old speedway has waned, as evidenced by severely sagging attendance and last year’s desperate inclusion of Nationwide Series and Grand Am races to complement Sunday’s Cup show. Indy has never provided great “racin’” in the vein stock car fans are accustomed, and a tipping point may have been reached in 2008, when failing Goodyear tires on a newly diamond-ground surface essentially reduced the event to a series of 12-lap heat races. Enter Eldora, a throwback in the classic sense of the word, as far from a 1.5-mile asphalt cookie-cutter track as one will find. A palpable enthusiasm has permeated the fan base since the date’s announcement last fall; a return to the sport’s roots. Something new, fun and as accessible as a quarter-mile dirt track “just a few miles out in the county.” The big boys of NASCAR will race on (what feels like) a local level. Is this the type of show fans long for from a sport whose sanctioning body often

seems disconnected from the loyal fan base that made NASCAR what it is? Perhaps NASCAR should learn from this experiment. Perhaps sparsely-attended 500-mile parades at 1.5mile aero-dependent palaces aren’t what interests fans after all. Perhaps “great racing” at a facility steeped in history means more than NASCAR’s track-operating wing showing a hefty surplus on a ledger sheet. Perhaps Eldora will help NASCAR find its identity today, the same as the rough ’n’ tumble short tracks did nearly two decades ago when the sport began a rocketship rise from regional obsession to national phenomenon. Or perhaps another casino on a speedway’s grounds will justify a second date, as seen at the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway. Or prime dates will be doled out to struggling ISC facilities, as fellow 1.5-miler Chicagoland Speedway’s first Chase date highlights. Yes, Wednesday’s show at Eldora will be a fun one to watch. But don’t expect the wallets of the few to be effected by the wants of the many.

NASCAR back at dirt track for 1st time since ‘70 Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer

Time to attach the mud flaps. NASCAR is set for an off-road detour through the dirt. The Truck Series is headed for the Eldora Speedway half-mile dirt track for a one-night only special designed to reconnect NASCAR with its early roots and give fans raised on asphalt and stock cars a taste of the wild races run in the dust. The last time one of NASCAR’s top touring series competed on dirt was Sept. 30, 1970, when Richard Petty won a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (called the Grand National Division at that time) race at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The dirt drought ends when the trucks race Wednesday night at Tony Stewart-owned Eldora in Rossburg, Ohio. Stewart, still a regular on the

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Driver Ryan Newman, right, sits with crew members during a pre-race drivers meeting before the inaugural Mudsummer Classic NASCAR Trucks Series race at Eldora Speedway Wednesday in Rossburg.

weeknight racing circuit, has naturally become a big booster of NASCAR’s return to dirt. Most of the field drove their first Eldora laps at Tuesday’s practice.

“It’s a neat facility,” Stewart said. “It’s well lit, it’s a wide racetrack, it gives you a lot of options of where you can go and what you can do. I think it gives those guys an opportunity.

The practice day on Tuesday should help a lot of those teams be able to get acclimated before they come back to the track on Wednesday.” Eldora’s grandstands are sold out for the 9:30 p.m. ET race, even as some of the series’ biggest winners, like Kyle Busch, are sitting out. Ryan Newman and Dave Blaney are the only Cup drivers in the field. The race will feature a handful of so-called ringers, such as Scott Bloomquist, a member of the National Dirt Track Hall of Fame with more than 500 victories in a lengthy career. The 49-yearold Bloomquist is set to make his NASCAR debut driving the No. 51 Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports. “It’s going to be something different I’m sure, but it’s a race car and I’ve driven a lot of race cars,” he said. “Never a truck, but it’s still a race car.”

The race also gets a twist on qualifying. There are five, eightlap qualifying events and a 15-lap last-chance race to come up with the 30 competitors (regularly 36 in the series) who will start the 150-lap Mudsummer Classic. Because there is no pit road, the race is broken into three segments of 60, 50 and 40 laps. Trucks driver James Buescher raved about Eldora after he tested there. “It was a lot more fun than I expected it to be,” he said. “It’s definitely going to be interesting when we get 30 trucks on the track at the same time in tight quarters like that. It’s going to be an action-packed race. I just hope there’s not too many cautions.” It could happen. After all, the trucks weren’t built to race on dirt, so some adjustments were needed.

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Browns doing business as usual amid probe AP Sports Writer

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The legal entanglement of Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is not tying up his NFL franchise, the team’s top executive says. On the eve of training camp, CEO Joe Banner said the federal investigation into fraud at Haslam’s Pilot Flying J truckstop business has not hindered the club’s daily operations or impacted the owner’s vision for turning the Browns into perennial winners. And as for the possibility Haslam will sell his team, Banner does not envision that happening. “I don’t see that scenario, but you know,” Banner said before trailing off. In a wide-ranging interview on Wednesday, Banner spoke openly about Haslam’s situation, which hangs over a team that has had just two winning seasons since its rebirth in 1999. Banner tried to ease the concerns of some nervous Cleveland fans, who fear the ongoing federal probe will derail the team’s plans and lead to further turmoil. Haslam, who bought the Browns last year from Randy

Lerner, recently reached a settlement with some Pilot Flying J customers who were cheated out of rebate money. Haslam has professed his innocence since FBI and IRS agents raided the company’s Knoxville, Tenn., headquarters on April 15. While Banner appreciates there are those who worry about the team’s future, he said nothing has interrupted the plan Haslam launched last August. “It really hasn’t affected us at all,” he said. “We have a team we put together here of really, really good people, whether we’re talking the coaching staff, the business side, even our foundation. We’re really excited about the team we put together. “Jimmy really had a vision. He spoke about what his priorities were around creating a phenomenal fan experience and being focused on winning fans again. He hired me. We put together a team on a dayto-day basis to accomplish that. We’re free and clear to do all that. Nothing has happened to impact our ability to do that or frankly given us any reason not to be successful.”

Banner said Haslam has remained involved in every aspect of the Browns since the investigation began and that he’s determined to see every aspect of his plan through. “Jimmy’s here and incredibly supportive and a huge asset to us,” said Banner, who spent 14 seasons in Philadelphia’s front office before coming to Cleveland. “He’s made it clear and I’ve tried to make it clear without any ambiguity at all that he’s not going to sell the team.” Haslam is expected to be on the field Thursday when coach Rob Chudzinski holds his first practice. The league has reserved any comment on Haslam’s off-field issues until the situation is resolved. Still, Banner believes commissioner Roger Goodell is satisfied the Browns are running smoothly. “I think the league feels really good about the way things are going, but they have a wait-and-see attitude as well,” Banner said. “I think they feel very good about Jimmy, he’s been very open and transparent with them. I think they feel confident in the way they see him leading and the team we’ve

put together to operate things.” Banner acknowledged the investigation was “a surprise” but that it didn’t sway his opinion about Haslam or give him any second thoughts about joining Cleveland. Banner remains confident and supportive of Haslam. “He’s been extremely open with me and felt it was appropriate I knew what was going on and reinforce the very same messages he said publicly,” Banner said. “We certainly discussed it, but I know him. I have a lot of confidence in him. I wouldn’t say I had to be reassured. “He’s either in or he’s not — and he’s in.” Based on his years in the league and knowing how it functions, Banner has always felt Haslam’s arrival would change the outside perception of the Browns. Despite the legal case, Banner doesn’t think much differently. “Well, I think it’s not as pure as it was, but I don’t think it’s spoiled,” he said. On other Browns-related issues, Banner said: — Wide receiver Josh Gordon has some work to do to earn back the team’s trust after

Summer Prospect Showcase scheduled at Northwestern

YMCA/Applefest 5K Sept. 7 The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA, in conjunction with the 2013 Shelby County Applefest, willhold the ninth annual 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 7 starting at 8:30 a.m. The start and finish line for this race will be on the cours squad in downtown Sidney. Deadline for pre-registrations is Aug. 31 with the opportunity to register on race day beginning at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 8:15 a.m. Race T-shirts will be guaranteed to those that register prior to Aug. 31. For this race, the overall top male and female finishers will receive a trophy. The top three male and female finishers in

each age division will receive an award. This is the seventh year that the YMCA 5K race has been a part of the Shelby County 5K Tour, which includes a total of 13 races in Shelby County. All participants who compete in at least six of the 13 will be awarded a specially designed medal depicting the Tour. Those who participate in any of the 5K races involved in the Tour are automatically eligible to compete in their age categories for additional awards. Point totals for competition in each age category can be tracked online at www.shelbycounty5ktour.com. All profits from the YMCA

5K Run/Walk will go to the YMCA Community Partners Campaign, which provides financial assistance for child care fees, programs fees and membership for individuals in Shelby County. Race registrations are available at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Welcome Center and at www.sidney-ymca.org. Individuals may also register online at https://www.premierraces.com. For more information, please contact Cole De’Nise at (937)492-9134 or by email at cole@ sidney-ymca.org.

Reds split doubleheader after missed chances Tuesday SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even after his Reds fell behind early for a change, the way Cincinnati had been slugging it out against the San Francisco Giants left manager Dusty Baker confident his club would still pull off a win. Too many missed chances did in Cincinnati this time in a 5-3 loss to the Giants, and the Reds settled for a split of their traditional doubleheader Tuesday night in which they wore their home uniforms and batted last for the nightcap at AT&T Park. “Man, I just knew we were going to win that game,” Baker said. “They got first blood tonight. That’s kind of weird. Usually we’re jumping them in the first inning. Tonight they were the visiting team and they jumped us in that first inning.” Giants manager Bruce Bochy joined Baker in the 1,500 managerial wins club. It took a few more tries than Bochy would have liked after the Reds pounded his team in the first two games. Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run double to help Bochy reach the milestone victory. Hunter Pence hit an RBI single, Gregor Blanco had a sacrifice fly, and Brandon Belt added an RBI groundout in San Francisco’s first win in six tries against the Reds this season after being outscored 34-6 in the first five meetings — including 11-0 on Monday night and 9-3 in the opener Tuesday. The Reds had 10 hits after combining for 32 in the first two games. The teams were forced to make up a July 4 rainout at Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati batted last and wore home

uniforms as the visiting team. Bochy became the 21st manager with 1,500 wins and third active, joining Baker and Detroit’s Jim Leyland. Bochy said “it’s very humbling” to be mentioned among such managers. “He’s a fine manager. He’s a guy that I enjoy managing against,” Baker said. “I didn’t even know it was 1,500, so congratulations to Bruce.” Bochy tipped his cap to the crowd when the milestone was announced as players shook hands afterward. The Giants were outscored 34-6 over their first five games with Cincinnati before doing just enough in Tuesday’s second game. “We were never really out of it,” Cincinnati’s Jay Bruce said. “We just couldn’t get the timely hit, and Barry (Zito) was making enough pitches to skirt around it.” Devin Mesoraco had a three-run homer among

his three hits in the opener to put him at 6 for 9 with two homers through the first two games. He didn’t start the second game but struck out as a pinch-hitter to end the seventh, with a runner on second, and stayed in the game. The Reds called up former Stanford right-hander Greg Reynolds (0-1), a native of nearby Pacifica, from Triple-A Louisville to start the second game. He allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings of his first big league outing since a start Sept. 25, 2011, for Colorado. Santiago Casilla (4-2) struck out two in 1 1-3 innings for the win, then Sergio Romo recorded the final four outs for his 24th save in 27 opportunities. He struck out Brandon Phillips to end the eighth with two runners aboard, then struck out the side in the ninth after Jay Bruce’s leadoff single — including Mesoraco to end it. Casilla was the third

being suspended two games for violating the league’s drug policy. “He understands he’s going to be held accountable and he gets the rope that’s left isn’t long,” Banner said. “In working with the coaches they need to see that commitment, that work ethic. Obviously, off the field he needs to make good choices.” — The Browns have sold more season tickets this offseason that at any time since 1999, and their renewal rate from last season was 94 percent. — Plans for major renovations at FirstEnergy Stadium will be announced in the near future, but the team has promised a cleaner facility this season and fans will have improved cell phone service. — Discussions have taken place about using artificial turf at the stadium, but the preference is to maintain a natural surface. “Maybe we’ve got to replace it a little more frequently during the season but our strong inclination is to play football frankly outdoors and on a grass field,” he said. “That could change but we have a strong inclination to do it that way.”

pitcher in relief of struggling lefty Zito, replaced after allowing a pair of two-out hits in the fifth including Todd Frazier’s RBI double. Zito, who won Game 1 of the World Series last fall, saw his winless streak reach nine starts since the lefty beat Oakland on May 30. Frazier finished with two doubles and three of Cincinnati’s hits on a night the Reds missed multiple chances. They stranded 14 baserunners, seven in scoring position. Bruce also had three hits. “He was Zito. Normal Barry,” Bruce said. “Makes enough pitches and knows how to pitch. He’s found a way to make pitches in order to get people out and do damage control when he does start giving up some hits.

LIMA – The University of Northwestern Ohio has scheduled a Summer Prospect Showcase for Sunday, Aug. 11 at Racer Field. The Prospect Showcase starts at 1 p.m. and runs through 4 p.m. The Prospect and Skills Showcase runs 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost per camper is $75 for the Prospect Showcase, and the cost for campers attending both sessions is $100. Campers returning from previous showcases cost $75 for both sessions. The skills showcase will be divided up into pitching, catching, hitting and fielding. The prospect showcase will reflect a

pro-style workout, including 60-yard dash times, defensive rating, offensive ratings and pitching ratings. A full participant evaluation will be posted at www.unohracers.com within two weeks for other coaches to refer to. Contact UNOH baseball coach Aaron Lee at 419-998-8863 or amlee@ unoh.edu for more information or to register. For more information on UNOH athletics, contact Sports Information Director Jeremy Schneider at 419998-8869 or jschneider@ unoh.edu. You can also find up-to-date information on our website, www. unohracers.com.

Springfield course to hold Hover Bash SPRINGFIELD — Windy Knoll Golf Club in Springfield will celebrate the arrival of the first two Neoteric Golf Hovercrafts on Saturday of this week with the Windy Knoll Hover Bash. The course is the first in the United States to receive golf hovercrafts as environmentally sensitive, futuristic golf carts. Included as part of the festivities Saturday will be World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez. LPGA member Paige Mackenzie and Golf Channel/Golf World senior writer Tim Rosaforte. The event will begin with a clinic conducted by Lopez and Mackenzie from 9:30 to 10:30. Lunch is set for 11 a.m. and the golf tournament begins at noon. It is open to the public but registration is required. There will be a reception and awards dinner at 5:30, a party at 7:30 and fireworks at 10 p.m. Contact Brener Zwikel and Associates, Inc., and 818-462-5599, 5610 or 5614 for more information or to register. The course plans to use the two hovercrafts as carts for special occcasions, starting with Saturday.

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cooler and less humid as a refreshing air mass takes over. For the next few days, we will see little rain chance as we slowly warm through the end of the week. The next real chance of rain will Brian be with a front arriving Davis on Saturday, and this will keep temperatures in check as we stay below normal through the first part of next week.

Regional Almanac Temperatures Tuesday High...........................87 Tuesday Low.............................60

Precipitation Tuesday.............................none Month to date...........................7.24 Year to date.............................14.78

Sunrise/Sunset Thursday sunset..................8:58 p.m. Friday sunrise..................6:29 a.m. Friday sunset.................8:57 p.m.

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Ulcers can be found on any organ surface DEAR DR. ROACH: My lead to ulcers. In your mother’s mom is 77 years old. Three case, it is likely to be the veins, years ago, she developed which were damaged as a result a blood clot in her leg and of the blood clot. Blood clots needed surgery. This year, she cause swelling of the skin and developed an ulcer in that leg. damage to the blood vessels, How do you develop which can predispose ulcers on your leg or the area to an ulcer with other part of your even minimal trauma. body? I thought ulcers Infection isn’t needed to were only in the stomcause an ulcer, but it ach. Is it caused by an makes treating the ulcer infection? — R.G. much more difficult. ANSWER: “Ulcer” TO READERS: The is just a term for a shalbooklet on colon cancer low erosion, usually in To your provides useful informathe outermost layer of tion on the causes and good an organ. Cells must be of this common health cures damaged for an erosion malady. Readers can Dr. Keith to occur. In the stomobtain a copy by writing: Roach ach, it is infection by Dr. Roach — No. 505, a species of bacteria, Box 536475, Orlando, Helicobacter pylori, FL 32853-6475. Enclose that is responsible for most a check or money order (no ulcers, but aspirin or other cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. anti-inflammatory medications with the recipient’s printed can cause them as well. name and address. Please allow An ulcer in the leg usually four weeks for delivery. comes from poor circulation. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Arteries bring oxygen-carrying roseola, and have been using blood to the muscles and other metronidazole topical cream. cells, and veins take oxygen- Can you tell me anything about depleted blood away. Damage this rash? — B.B. to the arteries or veins can ANSWER: Roseola, some-

times called sixth disease, is a viral infection found most commonly in children between 6 months and 2 years old. It is caused by a herpes virus, is characterized by a high fever and distinctive rash and usually goes away without treatment, but the fevers can rise high enough to trigger seizures. That’s not what you have. You have rosacea, a skin condition of the cheeks, nose or other parts of the face. Rosacea is red, bumpy and has small, swollen blood vessels called telangiectasias. It tends to get worse with consumption of hot liquids or alcohol, or exposure to sunlight. Metronidazole cream is effective for many people, but you’ll need to avoid triggers, since the condition tends to worsen over time. DEAR DR. ROACH: I really like the very thorough answers in your columns! Would that all doctors could take the time to explain things as you do. But I’d appreciate a clarification of a recent answer you gave. You said that, regarding washing hands to get rid of

germs, the soap does not kill the germs — it is the rinsing away of the germs that does the trick. So why then do we use soap? I’m quite confused about all this. — A.D.M. ANSWER: Hand-washing, for 30 seconds under warm water and with soap, is enough to kill most germs. However, I was speaking about a particularly nasty germ, the spore of Clostridium dificile (“C. diff”), which is not killed by soap and water. It’s not killed by alcohol hand cleansers, either. The reason that handwashing is important is that to avoid infecting ourselves and other people, we want to get rid of any infectious germs on our hands. Even though soap and water can’t kill the C. diff spores, it gets rid of them by washing them down the drain. 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.

July 25, 1913 Fire Chief George Hume gave out the information this afternoon that a demonstration of the power of the new motor truck at the fire department will be made at the South Street canal bridge Saturday afternoon between 2 and 3 o’clock. The demonstration will be at that time to allow the factory employees to see what the motor can do, as all the factories do not run on Saturday afternoon. ——— A representative of this newspaper took a drive over this city one day this week and a very large number of new buildings were noted being erected and quite a good deal of improving in the way of additions and buildings being remodeled and was noticed. In addition to the large number of residential properties under construction, the following business improvements were noted: The new four story addition to the Hickok candy factory on West Poplar Street is under roof; L.C. Yeager has his new two story brick building on East Poplar Street under roof; on North Main avenue the foundation for the large addition to the plant of R. Given and Sons Co. is completed, while just across the street the old house of Grant Shroyer has been moved to the rear of the lot and work of excavating for the new candy factory of the Olympia Candy Co. has been commenced.

75 years

July 25, 1938 The plans and prospects for the construction of a new city building and a sewage disposal plant were discussed by Mayor Sexauer at the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Sidney Kiwanis Club. In discussing the controversy that has arisen over the two matters, the mayor said that whichever the people of the city wanted, he wanted, but that he felt a careful consideration of the two projects would reveal that both could be carried through successfully. The mayor also outlined several other city projects that have been accomplished, including the Main Street improvement and extension of

North Street through to the hospital. ——— News of the passing of E.T. Custenborder, 79, widely known grain broker and elevator operator, was received with genuine regret in this city and throughout the county and state as he had been familiar with all phases of the business and his counsel was sought by many. Death came to the local resident at his home on South Ohio Avenue this morning from a heart attack.

50 years

July 25, 1963 J.P. Lonsway, assistant vice president and personal loan department manager of the First National Exchange Bank of Sidney, has been named a member of the Installment Credit Committee of the Ohio Bankers Association. ——— The board of trustees of the Amos Memorial Public Library today announced the selection of Richard E. Willson, of Kent, O., as head librarian for the library here. Willson will succeed Miss Miriam Ginn who earlier this year expressed her desire to the board to retire after more than 47 years of service as member of the library staff. She had served as head librarian since 1938.

25 years

July 25, 1988 The rains came … finally. The county has been in a severe drought this summer. Everyone got between 1.8 to 3.3 inches. It will take more rain to officially end the drought, but this is a start, according to extension agent Roger Bender. ——— Anna is getting its first senior citizen housing complex. The unit building is being constructed on Red Bud Circle. The total cost is $578,000. FMHA is financing $536,000. These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www. shelbycountyhistory.org

Readers take Abby to task for being too easy on dad DEAR ABBY: I have read NOT in a “good place” as he you for years, and I must stated if seeing this boy causes take issue with your answer such an emotional issue. The to “Needs the Right Words” two boys seem to have a good (March 17). He asked about relationship, and a future with his son and his son’s his son will — and half-brother visiting his should — include the beach house. (He didn’t half-brother, even if the want the half-brother visits are short ones. included.) Someday that boy While you addressed will be a grown man, the writer’s needs, and and he will recognize yes, he is entitled to the kindness shown his feelings, I think you to him. The boy is Dear should have taken this a not responsible for Abby step further. his mother’s behavAbigail Once you become ior and the father a father, it is not all Van Buren needs to realize that. about “you” anymore. — DEBORAH IN The 12-year-old boy is CHANDLER, ARIZ. now, and forever will be, his DEAR DEBORAH: You son’s half-brother. Unless this are right. It would have been man wants to distance him- better for all concerned if I self from his son and cause had been harder on the father permanent damage to their and more sensitive to the relationship, he needs to get feelings of the boys involved, some therapy so he will be which many readers pointed able to think of that boy in out to me: a different way and can deal DEAR ABBY: I almost with him in the future. He is always agree with your

answers, but your answer to that letter was off the mark. It’s admirable that his son has such a close relationship with his half-brother, and not allowing the boys to do something they enjoy together for a weekend is wrong. That the writer admits he still has problems with the past is his problem, not the kids’. Since he admits it brings up feelings he THOUGHT he had put behind him, he should get professional help to finally deal with those unresolved issues. Also, if he doesn’t want the 12-year-old in his house for one weekend of fun, then he should take his wife away for a romantic weekend and let the boys use the beach house in his absence. It’s all about compromise, not the ultimatum. — BEEN THERE, DONE THAT IN KANSAS DEAR ABBY: Tell that man to get a psychotherapist! The child isn’t responsible for his mother’s behavior. The man

needs to expand his heart. When he’s an old man he will never regret hosting the boy, but he WOULD regret having hurt a child and perhaps alienating his own son in the process. You called that one wrong, Abby! — LESLIE R., CHAMPAIGN, ILL. DEAR ABBY: I agree with your advice more often than not, although I suspect we are at opposite ends of the political spectrum. That father needs to grow up and put the feelings of his son and his son’s half-brother before his own. It’s time people learned once more what it means NOT to be selfish and think of their own feelings, but the feelings of others. Please reconsider your response. — PAUL W., JOHNSON CITY, TENN. DEAR PAUL: I have, and I regret my initial answer. 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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Odds and ends MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A western Montana man floating on an inner tube suffered broken bones in his legs and torn ligaments in his knees when another man jumped from a bridge and landed in his lap. Andy Hill of Missoula and his wife were floating under a bridge on the Clark Fork River near East Missoula Sunday when the man landed on him, KECI-TV reported. “Suddenly I had intense pain and was under water,” Hill said. “There was a guy on my lap and he rolled off my lap and he just kept apologizing saying ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,’” Hill said. The man swam Hill to shore, still on the inner tube, and the man’s friend helped Hill as well.

Comics

Sidney Daily News, Thursday, July 25, 2013

MUTTS

BIG NATE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

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FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI AND LOIS ZITS

BEETLE BAILEY FAMILY CIRCUS

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ARLO & JANIS

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For Friday, July 26, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This morning, you might have unrealistic expectations of co-workers. Later you'll get the support you need with supplies, equipment, money, budget allocations and advice. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You have high hopes for romance, sports events or social occasions. Later today, someone older and wiser can help you make these dreams a reality. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family members are sympathetic to you today. Fortunately, later in the day, you see ways to make practical changes that will last for a long time in the future. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Wishes that might be pie-in-the-sky early in the day appear doable later in the day. Perhaps this is because you know how to take a new approach to things or modify them. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Financial decisions are tricky today. Early in the day, you might not have all the facts. Advice from someone older and more experienced will change this later in the day. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relations with others might be unrealistic this morning. Because of this, you could feel disappointed. Later in the day, everything seems to gel perfectly because practical advice smoothes troubled waters. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Wait until later in the day before you make decisions. At first, your approach might be too soft or unrealistic. But later, you will see how to do what you want. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) If you are disappointed today, especially this morning, ask yourself if your expectations are realistic. Someone older or more experienced might shed new light on this for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A crush on your boss or someone in authority might grip you this morning. Later, someone older and wiser will cast a new light on things. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Relations with a partner or a close friend might disappoint you this morning. Don't worry; later in the day, you see practical ways to join forces. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Feelings of sympathy make you want to help someone or give something, yet you feel unsure. Later you will see how to properly help someone. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Advice from someone older or more experienced will help you make travel plans or explore opportunities in higher education. Wait until later in the day to make sure you know what you're doing. YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong personality and make a strong impression on others. You're dynamic, dramatic and original. You freely speak your mind and often have outrageous viewpoints. Nevertheless, you are influential because others admire your ideas and talents. You're also not afraid to take a chance because, by nature, you're a gambler. This year, an important choice will arise. Choose wisely. Birthdate of: Helen Mirren, actress; Mick Jagger, musician; Kate Beckinsale, actress.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the 2012 Financial Report for Shelby County has been completed and is available for public inspection at the office of the Shelby County Auditor, 129 E. Court St., Sidney, Oh, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 Monday thru Thursday and 8:30 and 12:00 on Friday. Dennis J. York, Shelby County Auditor July 25 ORDINANCE A-2764 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1123.01 OF THE PLANNING & ZONING CODE, REGARDING PRINCIPAL USES IN THE B-2 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT This Ordinance would amend Section 1123.01 to allow “Gun shop, with no shooting range� in the B-2, Community Business District. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2764 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 22, 2013 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux City Clerk

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ORDINANCE A-2765 AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2013 This Ordinance would appropriate needed funds to provide for the current expenses and other expenditures during the year ending December 31, 2013 in the total amount of $120,526.00. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2765 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 22, 2013 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library.

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PIQUA, 10315 Springcreek Road, (take Looney Road north, to Snodgrass, left on Springcreek) Saturday, Sunday 9-3pm, MOVING SALE, ox-acet tanks, tools, mower, appliances, furniture, bikes, fair boxes, collectibles, beer steins, antiques.

SIDNEY, 709 Arrowhead Drive, Friday, Saturday 9-1pm, LARGE MULTIFAMILY BACK TO SCHOOL SALE, dorm items, weight bench and weights, furniture, bar stools, home decor, clothes, gaming systems and games, exercise bike, miscellaneous. Accounting /Financial Fort Loramie Schools Treasurer Search

See each garage sale listing and location on our Garage Sale Map. Available online at sidneydailynews.com Powered by Google Maps SIDNEY 1029 Boradway (Near the Moose), Friday 8am-?, Saturday 8am-noon, DOWNSIZING! Large solid wood work table, stained glass, tools, grinders, pattern books, diamond tip ring saw, cook books, decorations, Campbell soup items, MUCH MORE!

SIDNEY 1289 E Hoewischer Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-1pm. 3 FAMILY! TONS of name brand women's clothing sizes small-xl. Jewelry, purses, women's shoes sizes 7-8 & 1011. Men's clothing size XXL, infant boy clothing, baby cradle, cook books, books, household items including seasonal, microwave. Some proceeds going towards Uganda Missions Trip. SIDNEY 1843 Westlake Drive. Friday 9am-2pm & Saturday 9am-1pm. Household items, adult & child name brand clothing, toys, bikes, LOTS of miscellaneous.

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SIDNEY, 1336 Constitution Avenue, refrigerator, dishwasher, riding mower, edger/trimmer, tools, home furnishing, home interior, Longaberger, dishes, dried flowers, teachers, supplies, coffee table, lots of miscellaneous!

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SIDNEY, 18000 Maloney Road, (near Sidney-Plattsville Road) Saturday 8-3pm, dishwasher, toys, books, clothes, hamster cage and lots of miscellaneous items.

LOST: YELLOW LAB, Cody is a large male yellow lab, neutered, gold eyes. Friendly, Last seen behind Shelby County Line between Piqua and Sidney. REWARD (937)238-9122, (937)2140568.

SIDNEY, 221 Gemini Street, Friday, Saturday 8-2pm, HUGE SALE, baby gear, clothes, baseball cards, men/women/kids clothes, exercise bike, books, bedding, toys, home decor, games, queen mattress set, and much more!

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There will be a meet- WAX WAGONS for sale Owner/ operator net ing of Sidney Records $80k+! Commission on Aug. 5 at 4 30 day training, $50k p.m. in the Administrative (937)710-1086 Conference Room in City Hall, 201 W. Poplar St. TORO COMMERCIAL GRADE S idney Records Z E R O T U R N M O W E R , 23hp engine, ExcelCommission is created 62"deck, lent condition. Call (937)726under Ohio Revised Code 3046 Section 149.39 for the 2 DEWALT XRP, 18 volt batpurpose of providing rules teries, and charger New $125 for retention and disposal for both. 1 air compressor panof records of the munici- c( 9a3k 7e ) 4t9y 7p -e9 514305 p s i $ 5 0 . pal corporation and to review applications for DVD, books, puzzles, Avon Jewelry, old milk and other one-time disposal of obso- bottles, miscellaneous. Call lete records and schedules (937)492-9062 of records retention and 2003 30" DIXON, runs great! disposition submitted by $600 firm, call (937)596-5583 municipal offices. Real Estate Auction Contact City Clerk Joyce Goubeaux at 498-8143 or Yard Sale jgoubeaux@sidneyoh.com 1663 KUTHER RD Friday Satfor further details. urday & Sunday 9am-?, Kitch-

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enware, glassware, tools, fishing items, LOTS of bedding, miscellaneous.

ANNA, 12083 Staley Road, Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th 94pm, some clothes, knickknacks, lots of miscellaneous, household items. PIQUA 4182 St Rt 185. Thursday & Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday 9am-?. LARGE SALE! Vintage toys, games, including 70's & 80's Star Wars, 80's & 90's GI Joe, Transformers, Nintendo 64, puzzles, books, antiques, household items, clothing for everyone. PIQUA 505 Glenwood, Thursday & Friday 9a-5p, Saturday 9a-1p. Mens: hat collection, coats, bicycle. Ice machine. NEW womens shoes size 5.5. Jewelry. NEW grass carpet. 8' umbrella gazebo with screen. Trolling motors. Loading ramps. Desk. Toolboxes. SIDNEY, 137 Mound Street,(End of S. West) Friday & Saturday, 9am-?, TOOLS only!!! Power and Hand tools!!!

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SIDNEY, 2333 Brierwood Trail, Friday, Saturday 9:30-3pm, 6 JAPANESE FAMILIES, dining table set, golf club, toys, boy & girls clothes size 12M-8T, women & men clothes, tableware, cleaner SIDNEY, 225 Gemini, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-noon. Metal futon, toys, bikes, car seats, single and double strollers, crib, toddler bed, bed rail, Vera Bradley diaper bag, baby-4T clothing, golf clubs, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 415 Fifth Avenue, (near Wendys) Thursday-Saturday 9-5pm, EXTREME HEAT/DOWNPOURS - TRYING AGAIN!!! More added; Wagner-ware, precious moments, Longaberger, 100+puzzles, 200+books, many Christian, recliners, lift chair, kitchenware, furniture, bricks, clothing s-XXL, microwave, miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 446 East Lyndhurst Street, Friday & Saturday 9-?, HUGE GARAGE SALES women, teen clothes, girls 3-4T, many household items, outside furniture, jewelry, seasonal items, miscellaneous. VERSAILLES Community Garage Sales. Over 40 registered locations: Thursday, August 8th 3-9pm & Friday, August 9th 9am-5pm. Sale locations may be picked up at Worch Library & John's IGA.

The Shelby County Educational Service is pleased to announce it is conducting a search for the Fort Loramie Local Schools Treasurer position. Interested applicants need to send the following information: * Three letters of reference * Latest five-year forecast and associated assumptions, if available * Latest audit report, if available * A copy of a recent article in a district newsletter or publication, if available To apply: send information to Jana Barhorst Shelby County ESC 129 E. Court Street, 4th floor Sidney, OH 45365 Deadline to apply is July 31, 2013 Drivers & Delivery CLASS A CDL DRIVER Regional Runs 2500 - 3000 mi/ wk average Out 2-3 days at a time Palletized, Truckload, Vans 2 years experience required Good Balance of Paycheck and hometime from terminal in Jackson Center, OH Call us today! (800)288-6168 www.RisingSunExpress.com

DRIVER Dancer Logistics is looking for Class A CDL drivers with at least 2 years experience for home daily runs, over the road and regional. Great Benefits, Vision, Dental and Major medical with prescription cards. Great home time and your weekends off. Also looking for Teams to run West coast. Please apply at: 900 Gressel Dr Delphos, Oh or call (419)692-1435 DRIVERS: HOME DAILY! $1000 Sign-On Bonus! Safety Bonus! Great Benefits! CDL-A, 1 year T/T Experience. www.BulkTransit.com 888588-6626 OTR TRUCK DRIVER, Full & Part-time with 5+ years experience needed. Average driver pay is 42 cents per mile. Home on weekends. Call (419)2221630. Electrical / Plumbing COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Must have 3 years experience in electrical trades. Day shift. No travel. Applicant must pass background check, drug screening. 60 day review temp to hire. Medical/ life insurance benefits, retirement package. Email: essers@watchtv.net Help Wanted General

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Local company looking for a self motivated person that has excellent communication, computer and organizational skills. Duties include customer relations, order processing and other miscellaneous duties. Send resume to: PO Box 4699 Sidney, OH 45365 FULL or PART Time openings available. Apply onlin at www.walgreens.com.

Real Estate Auction

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Sunday August 25th. 1:00 P.M.

17926 State Route 119 Maplewood, Ohio 3 BR 2BA Brick Ranch home with full basement. 3.5 acres~Large Outbuilding~Vinyl Fence Contact: Justin Vondenhuevel CAI Auctioneer/REALTOR

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Local company looking for a Production Supervisor to work 12 hour rotating off shift. Five years of manufacturing experience is required and experience in extruding is a plus. Duties will include overseeing all operation of evening production and filing out reports. Send resume to PO Box 4699 Sidney, OH 45365

Got Work? We Do! *Machine Operator *Packaging Parts *Forklift *Tool & Die *Production *Welder *Industrial Painter *Assembler *Press Operator *Lumber Stackers *Customer Svc/Traffic/Shipping *CDL Serving Darke, Miami, & Shelby Counties

Call 877-778-8563 or Apply Online @ www.hr-ps.com 314 N. Wayne ; Piqua, Ohio 45356

Real Estate Auction

ABSOLUTE PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday August 10th. 9:30 a.m.

310 East Pinehurst Sidney, Ohio

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City of Sidney IR-75 Landscaping North Quadrant Bidder must be ODOT Prequalified Worktype 46 Landscaping. Non-Mandatory, PreBid Meeting on July 29, 2013. Bids accepted until August 1, 2013. Complete details at www.SidneyOH.com or 937498-8142. July 11, 18, 25

Yard Sale

REAL ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION

S h el b y County Commissioners opened the single bid received for a sewer rehab project Tuesday. The project, a rehabilitation of Arrowhead Subdivision’s sanitary sewer system, was bid on only by Lake County Sewer Co. Inc., of Willowick. The bid of $309,780 exceeded the engineer’s estimate for the project for $288,500. The commissioners will be considering the bid before acting on whether to accept it Tuesday. According to County Engineer Robert Geuy, the project involves rehab and replacement of manholes, and lining and repair of the sewer lines. The work should cause minimal disruption for traffic in the subdivision.

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• Catechists from St. Nicholas and St. Louis churches will have a dinner and meeting on Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Nicholas Church basement. • The next recycling Drive will be Aug. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Items taken are paper, magazines, catalogs and cardboard, placed in paper bags, tied up, or in boxes that are easy to handle. In case of inclement weather, cancellations are aired on WCSM or call Jude, (419) 582-2554. If a drive is canceled, it will be held the next Saturday. • The Osgood American Legion will have a dance Aug. 3 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Bill Corfield will provide the music. There will be square dancing music throughout the night.

LEGALS

Advertisement for Bids For Sale of 2007 CAT 420E Backhoe Village of Fort Loramie, Ohio NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by Village Administrator of the Village of Fort Loramie, Ohio at 14 Elm St, PO Box 10 Fort Loramie Ohio 45845, until 1:00 PM, August 12, 2013 at which time all bids will be read publicly for the following piece of equipment: 2007 CATERPILLER 420E, 890 Hrs, Extendable Stick, Deluxe Cab AC, Pilot Controls, 4WD Auto Shift, 24" Bucket, Cutting Edge Two Piece, Flip Over Pads, AM-FM Radio, Tires 50%. Backhoe can be inspected 7:00 am - 3:00 pm M-F by contacting Gary at 937-538-1123. The bidder shall note the words, "BID FOR BACKHOE", on the outside of a sealed envelope containing the bid. The Village will retain ownership and use of the backhoe until the Village takes delivery of their new backhoe approximately mid September. Minimum bid is $53,700. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive irregularities in any bid, and to accept any bid deemed by the owner to be most favorable to the owner. July 25, August 1 LEGALS

Legal Notice in Suit for Quiet Title by Adverse Possession Case No. 13-CV-000112 State of Ohio, Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas, General Division Mitchell M. Brautigam, etc. -vsE.F. Ferree, et al. The defendants, to-wit, E. F. Ferree (aka Ernest F. Ferree), C. E. Ferree (aka Clarence E. Ferree), Grace A. Shappell (aka Grace Ferree Shappell), Marjorie Ferree Ayers, and Virginia Ferree, and Defendants, the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, next of kin, next of estate of inheritance, minor beneficiaries, unborn descendants, incompetent next of kin, incompetent heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, spouses and assigns of each of Defendants, E. F. Ferree (aka Ernest F. Ferree), C. E. Ferree (aka Clarence E. Ferree), Grace A. Shappell (aka Grace Ferree Shappell), Marjorie Ferree Ayers, and Virginia Ferree, and Defendant, Jane Doe, unknown spouse of E. A. Ferree aka Edwin A. Ferree, and Defendants the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, next of kin, next of estate of inheritance, minor beneficiaries, unborn descendants, incompetent next of kin, incompetent heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, spouses and assigns of Jane Doe, unknown spouse of E. A. Ferree aka Edwin A. Ferree all of whose addresses are unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained will take notice that on May 22, 2013, Plaintiffs, Mitchell M. Brautigam and Lisa A. Brautigam, filed their complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Shelby County, Ohio, in case number 13-CV-000112, on the docket of said Court, and the object and demand for relief of which pleading is for quiet title to the following described real estate by adverse possession: SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22 TOWN 2 RANGE 13, B.T.M.R. PERRY TOWNSHIP, SHELBY COUNTY OHIO, AND BEING PART OF THOSE LANDS OWNED BY MITCHELL AND LISA BRAUTIGAM AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORD 1906 PAGE 440, BEING MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Beginning at an iron pin with S.C.E.O. Cap found in a monument box, said iron pin being at the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of Section 22 and the centerline of State Route 706, said iron pin marking the Point of Beginning of the tract herein described; Thence, with the centerline of State Route 706 and the south line of the northwest quarter of Section 22, South 84°58'47" East, 1681.97 feet to the True Point of Beginning of the tract herein described; Thence, with the west right of way line of Ferree Road, North 5°9'50" East, 1321.67 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin found, passing for reference at 30.00 feet the north right of way line of State Route 706; Thence, with the south line of a 25.93 acre tract of land owned by Dayton Power & Light as recorded in Deed Volume 180 Page 31, South 84°50'16" East, 20.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin found in the centerline of Ferree Road; Thence, with the centerline of Ferree Road, South 05°09'50" West, 1321.57 feet to a Mag Spike found in the centerline of State Route 706; Thence, North 84°58'47" West, 20.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning, containing 0.607 acres more or less all lying within the rights of way of State Route 706 and Ferree Road, being subject to all legal rights of ways easements, agreements and restrictions of record; Bearings listed above are based upon Ohio State Plane, North Zone 3401 NAD 83, grid distances shown are ground. The deed records referenced are all recorded in the Shelby County Recorder's Office. Pins noted as set are 5/8" x 30" rebar with pink plastic caps stamped "Lock-Two 7988". The above description was prepared by Lock Two Surveying, LLP from a survey performed by Christopher S. Harmon, Professional Surveyor #7988 in March of 2013 and recorded in Small Plat Book 32, Page 123 in the Shelby County Recorder's Office. The above named defendants are required to answer within twenty-eight (28) days after last publication, which shall be published once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks or said defendants may be denied a hearing in this case. James F. Stevenson, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Shelby County, Ohio Joseph A. Chrisman, Attorney for Plaintiffs July 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22

Maintenance Technician Requirements: CDL License or ability to obtain one, 1 year recent experience in heavy duty truck and/or trailer preventative maintenance and repair. Technical school graduates considered with less experience. Please send resume in confidence, to HRD@cheeseman.com or fax to 419-375-2437 Attn: HRD. Please no phone calls.

ELECTRICIAN Slagle Mechanical Inc. an established HVAC & Plumbing construction/ Service company is currently seeking qualified Electricians to better serve our growing customer base. This new opportunity will provide steady employment with industry leading benefits to allow the right individual many opportunities for growth in a new department. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience or more, have an excellent knowledge of the Electrical Code, Safety Processes, and hold applicable licenses. Work experience to include commercial & industrial construction, maintenance, and service work, Residential experience a plus, Must be proficient with low voltage to 600volt applications. Competitive Wage & benefit package based on experience. References required.

Questions about this position can be directed to the HR Dept in Bellefontaine Phone (937)593-3566 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Medical/Health Busy OB-GYN office at UVMC Seeking Full Time CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT 1 year experience preferred Please fax resume and references to: (937)339-7842 Other FENIX, LLC PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS Seeking team members who want to build a career with our growing company. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, excel in team environments and, have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. The plant operates on a 12-hour shift basis with current openings on the 7pm to 7am shift. We offer a highly competitive wage and full benefits.

BUCKEYE SEAL COATING AND REPAIR

Sporting Goods PISTOLS, Colt Woodsman, match target, unfired, Colt 1911, commercial model, unfired, (419)738-3313

LABORERS We offer the opportunity to make above average wages, liberal benefits, and work 52 weeks a year. Send resume to: Weigandt Development Ltd. 90 N. Main St. Minster, OH 45865 or Weigandt@weigandt development.com

HELP WANTED ON LOCAL DAIRY FARM Send resume to: P.O. Box 35 Versailles, OH 45380

Join the Republic Services Team! Due to an increased service area we have new opportunities for employment Now hiring for:

CDL Class B Driver We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits including 401(k), paid vacation & holidays, and the opportunity for advancement. Interested applicants please call (937)593-3566 We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Fishing is only by appointment

Houses For Rent 218 Forest, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, privacy fence, $650 monthly, (937)498-9842 after 2 pm 3 BEDROOM, 1 bathroom, large, 1/2 double with washer and dryer hookup. 522 South Ohio Ave. Sidney. $550 month, $550 deposit. (937)658-4999 HOUSE FOR RENT, $650 monthly, $650 deposit, 3 bedroom, central air, 1.5 garage, furnished (937)492-8003 JACKSON CENTER, 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, 621 Jackson, appliances, ca, washer/ dryer hookup, no pets! $650 Monthly, (937)726-5188

Commercial Bonded

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Limited Time: Mention This Ad & Receive 10% Off!

Residential Insured

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Painting & Wallpaper

NEED HELP? Helping Hands is here for you!

Home Maintenance • Home Cleaning Lawn Care • Grocery Shopping Errands • Rental & Estate Cleanouts Whatever you or your loved ones may need Professional & Insured Free Estimates / Reasonable rates

937-638-8888 • 937-638-3382 937-492-6297

PIQUA 2 bedroom, includes utilities but propane $750 a month plus deposit, no pets (937)773-0563

Roofing & Siding

Sales MOBILE HOME Newly remodeled, new carpet, appliances, shed, 2 large bedrooms and baths, extra large living room, $9995 See at Lot 32 Folkreth Ave in Sidney. Call- (937) 394-2734. 40318117

Pets AUSTRALIAN SHEPARD PUPPIES, red merles and red tri's, 6 females, 3 males, asking $200, taking deposits (937)214-0464

Construction & Building

AMISH CREW

Wants roofing, siding, windows, doors, repair old floors, joust foundation porches, decks, garages, room additions.

CAT, young friendly female, 10 months, former stray now spayed, needs indoor home, not great with other cats, good with kids or older person, free, (937)492-7478 leave message.

ANY TYPE OF REMODELING

FREE KITTENS, 6 weeks old, litter trained, mostly white, 2 gray with white mittens, 1 white adult cat. Call (419)213-0336

Amos Schwartz Construction

Roofing & Siding

30 Years experience!

(937) 232-7816

SHIHTZU puppies. 1 female, brown & white, do not shed. Great lap dogs & great with kids. $350 (419) 305-6539

Estate Sales

HMK Estate Sales Estate & Moving Sales Complete Estate Liquidation Insured • References 10 Years Experience HMKestatesale@yahoo.com

Autos For Sale

HUMAN RESOURCES 319 S. Vine St. Fostoria, OH 44830

25 Year Experience - Licensed & Bonded Wind & Hail Damage -Insurance Approved 15 Year Workmanship Warranty

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Call....................937-498-4203 Hauling & Trucking

SALES ASSISTANT Continental Express, a local transportation company, has an exciting career opportunity for someone with excellent administrative skills. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, self motivated, and possess excellent communication, computer and organizational skills. Duties will include preparing sales presentations and reports, entering and maintaining sales rates, communicating with and providing information to customers and other miscellaneous clerical tasks. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. 2 or 4 year degree strongly preferred and customer service or sales related experience helpful. For consideration send resume and salary requirements to mgoubeaux@ceioh.com or apply in person at Continental Express, Inc. 1045 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH 45365 TELEMARKETER Local company seeking experienced Telemarketer to work 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Position pays an hourly rate plus commission. We also offer paid vacation, bonuses and more. Computer knowledge required. Telemarketing experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Please send resumes to Dept 103, Sidney Daily News, 1451 North Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365. Apartments /Townhouses 1 & 2 BEDROOM, appliances, ca, garage, lawncare, $425/ $525 plus deposit, no pets, (937)492-5271 1 BEDROOM, Fort Loramie, stove refrigerator, air, washer & dryer included $320 monthly plus utilities, deposit & references required, (937)423-5839 2461 ALPINE Court, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, AC, $695, (937)497-1053, (937)6387982. 3 BEDROOM, Half Double, 2 full baths, all appliances included, No pets! $695 monthly plus deposit, (937)492-7575 CARRIAGE HILL Apartments, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water, trash included, garages. (937)4984747, www.firsttroy.com

1996 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, red, 6 cylinder, many updates! Good condition, 154k miles, asking $4200. Call (937)773-4587

COOPER’S BLACKTOP PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

937-419-0676

937-875-0153 937-698-6135

2000 HONDA CRV LX, black, with cloth interior, 169k miles, great condition, well maintained. $4000 OBO Call (937)492-1091

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COOPER’S GRAVEL Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

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Roofing Windows Kitchens Sunrooms

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A&E Home Services LLC

Landscaping

A simple, affordable, solution to all your home needs.

Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring Eric Jones, Owner

2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 Regular cab, fiberglass high top camper, aluminum running boards, 2 wheel drive, 5300 Vortec engine, excellent condition, $8150 Call (937)538-1294

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CONCRETE FINISHERS

937-693-3640 www.buschfamilyfishfarm.com

Commercial

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937.492.8003 • 937.726.2868

Land Care

Business Development Specialist

RVs / Campers 24 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER, 2 axle, awning, a/c unit, refrigerator, stove, Lot 14 at Piqua Fishing Game Campground (Spiker Road), Lot rent paid until March 2014. Can leave there or tow away. Asking $1,900 OBO (419)778-7178 Trucks / SUVs / Vans

SPRING SPECIAL SUMMER SPECIAL

$700.00 off $6k or more on a roof & FREE Gutter Guard with New $5,000 or more. $150.00 roof Roof tuneofup

Licensed Bonded-Insured

2003 PONTIAC AZTEC, maintenance receipts, $3800 OBO. Call (937)658-2421.

Have you been looking for a position in sales that really rewards you for your efforts? Could any or several of the following words be used to describe you or your personality? Fast paced, competitive, decisive, persistent, eager, bold, forceful, and inquisitive. How about assertive? Do you like to meet new people? Are you good at multi-tasking? Do you work well with others and with the public? If you answered yes to many of these questions, you may be the person we are seeking.

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15030 Lock Two Road Botkins, OH 45306

15 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES Paving • Driveways Parking Lots • Seal Coating

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

Please send resumes to:

Electrician Slagle Mechanical P.O. Box 823 Sidney, Ohio 45365

Our rapidly expanding residential, commercial, and industrial divisions require professional individuals looking for job growth and job security. We are in need of experienced

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Cleaning & Maintenance

Submit resume to:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Relax and enjoy the fishing.

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

Busch Family Fishing Lakes

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Maintenance Coordinator Requirements: CDL license or ability to obtain one, 2 year experience, strong computer skills, willingness to learn and to improve existing systems and processes. Desired skills: preventative maintenance and repair, equipment specification, research and analysis, best practices, vendor relations, warranty submissions, purchasing, remote diagnostics, communications, technician support, data management and implementation of computer processes.

Republic Services is accepting applications for a Dispatcher. Duties include coordinating activities of drivers in the most efficient manner while assuring prompt service to customers, data entry for all the hauling operations of the company, along with maintenance of customer, and productivity databases, customer service. Qualified applicants will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong math skills, past logistic or scheduling experience, the ability to work independently and under pressure, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and attendance. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including –medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), along with paid vacation and holidays.

Paving & Excavating

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A Fort Recovery Ohio financially strong company Providing LTL, TL, dedicated and leasing services With a fleet of 250+ power units, 1000+ trailers & multiple locations Is Hiring

DISPATCHER

Miscellaneous

Civitas Media is looking for a Business Development Specialist to sell online and print advertising for our Newspapers. Position will be based in our Sidney, Ohio, office. These are full time salary positions with a generous commission program. Benefits include Health insurance, 401K, vacation, etc. If interested send resume to Becky Smith at bsmith@civitasmedia.com

1997 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 Z71, 4x4, 3 door extended cab. black exterior, Tonneau cover, 5.7 liter, tow package, 154000 miles, $4200. (937)726-0273 Furniture & Accessories ZAZZY POWER CHAIR, new never used, cost $6300, sacrifice $1750 or OBO (937)7730865 SOFAS, 2 Floral Sofas, 1 new, 1 used in excellent condition, (937)492-4792 Miscellaneous AR15 Boost Master (brand new never been shot), model number, XM15, shoots 223's or 556's, $1200 FIRM, Call (937)638-8465 BOOKS 21-Beverly Lewis, Amish romance books. Excellent condition. Call (937)4989429 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, Hold 46" TV, Height, 63", Width 53", Depth 18", $50.00, good condition, very spacious, (937)638-1471

Civitas Media LLC is a growing company offering excellent compensation and opportunities for advancement to motivated individuals. 40360296

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D I S C O V E R PEBBLEBROOK, Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes/ ranches. Garages, appliances, washer/ dryer. Near I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima. (937)498-4747, www.firsttroy.com

Miscellaneous TV stand, 23"Hx35"Lx22"D, $30. Stainless steel double sink with faucet, 8" deep, good condition, $150. Coffee table set with glass inset top, $25 each. (937)658-1080 after 5:30.

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Retired Coin World editor writes ‘Cash In Your Coins’ B E L L E F O N TA I N E — Beth Deisher’s latest book, “Cash in Your Coins: Selling the Rare Coins You’ve Inherited,” will be available at Bellefontaine’s Peach

Tree Books & Gifts beginning Saturday. A resident of Logan County for more than 35 years, Deisher will be at Peach Tree Books & Gifts from 7 to 9 p.m. to auto-

The Smith’s heartfelt thoughts on Leota’s recent rehab stay... “We wish to tell everybody about the great care we have had by the staff of The Pavilion, and recommend this facility to anybody needing care in a nursing facility.” - Dick and Leota Smith Quincy, Ohio

Rehab and Skilled Care

Sidney’s Rehab-To-Home Experts

Call Jenny Huelskamp, Director of Admissions at

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graph books. “Cash in Your Coins,” is for people who have little knowledge or experience with collectible coins and paper money but want to know what they have and their value. The book is a step-by-step guide on how to identify coins, determine value, and how to sell them for fair market value, plus topics such as when to seek an independent appraisal, taxes on collectibles, and host of other practical considerations. Reportedly one of America’s most trusted authorities on collectible coins, Deisher was for 27 years editor of Coin World, the world’s largest and most widely circulated news weekly specializing in coverage of collectible coins, medals, paper money, exonumia and any item once used as money. Coin World is published in Sidney by Amos Press Inc. Deisher retired as editor of Coin World in April 2012. “Cash in Your

Coins” was at the top of her “to do” list in retirement. “For years friends, neighbors, and even people I’d never met — particularly widows or family members of deceased collectors — would contact me, asking for help and advice about selling Deisher their inherited collections or accumulations of old coins. This book is for anyone seeking this type of information,” she said. She joined the Coin World staff in 1981 as news editor after serving as news editor of the Sidney Daily News. She also served as executive editor before being tapped to lead the editorial team in 1985. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Deisher began her career as a feature writer with the Ledger-Star in

Norfolk, Va., and later served as a copy editor for the afternoon daily. She became news editor of the Sidney Daily News in 1977 before joining Coin World. Deisher is the founding editor of three numismatic magazines — Coin Values, Paper Money Values and WorldWide Coins — published by Amos Hobby Publishing. She is primary author of “Making the Grade — A Comprehensive Grading Guide to U.S. Coins,” the third edition of which was released in August 2012. She supervised updates of five editions of the Coin World Almanac and was founding editor of Coin World’s Guide to U.S. Coins, Prices & Value Trends published annually since 1989. During her tenure as Coin World’s editor, she often served as a hobby spokeswoman for

the general media, with interviews in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angles Times, and Forbes magazine. She was interviewed by NBC’s “Today Show,” “Dateline NBC,” CBS News, “ABC News Tonight,” FOX News, Ohio Educational TV, National Public Radio, BBC Radio in London, and more than three dozen local radio stations in various parts of the United States. Deisher has also been called as an expert witness to provide testimony in five Congressional hearings. In 2001 Ohio, Gov. Bob Taft appointed Deisher to the 11-member Ohio State Quarter Committee, which coordinated an outreach program that resulted in the public submitting some 7,200 design ideas for Ohio’s quarter. She is married to Art Deisher and they have one son, Ed.

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2 promoted at police department Two officers in the Sidney Police Department were honored Monday night during the Sidney City Council meeting for their recent promotions. Council also welcomed a new officer to the city ranks.

William Shoemaker was introduced as the newest captain for the department. He began his career with the police department in July 1997. Chief William Balling told council Shoemaker has served in many areas of the department. He has been a patrol officer, a detective, a bike officer, a tactical response team member and an evidence technician. He and his wife, Sherry, are the parents of two daughters, Rachel and Hannah. In his free time, Shoemaker enjoys working out and spending time with his family. Shoemaker was named Officer of the Year in 2010. Warren Melerine was recently promoted to sergeant. He started his employment with the police department in July 2001 as a parttime dispatcher. In 2003,

department. he was named Dispatcher of the He started his Year. career in Sidney In 2003, he on July 16. Prior applied to be a to joining the Sidney police Sidney departofficer and was ment, he was an “quickly hired,” officer with the said Balling. Zimmer Tipp City Police Melerine has Department. served as a patrol officer, a detec“During the tive, a range offiinterviews it was cer, a bike patrol apparent that officer and as an Officer Zimmer evidence techwanted to be a nician for the Sidney officer,” department. He said Balling. and his longtime “He advised that girlfriend, Rachel, he still lives in have a dog named Shoemaker Max. In his free Sidney and wants time his enjoys spend- to spend the rest of his ing time with family and career with us.” friends. Zimmer will be The pair were promot- assigned to Officer Bill ed as a result of Balling being promoted to police Baker for the first part of his field training assignchief. Nicholas Zimmer was ment. He and his wife, introduced as the new- Tiffani, have a 7-year-old est member of the police son, Ashton.

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Warren Melerine (left) listens as Sidney Police Chief William Balling announces that Melerine has been promoted to sergeant during Monday night’s Sidney City Council.

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