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Friday was a special day for Maggie Wiley, of Sidney, and she celebrated it right where she wanted to be — at the Shelby County 2013 Relay for Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Friday was the 11th anniversary of the final surgery that ridded Wiley of throat cancer. She joined hundreds of other survivors, caregivers, sufferers and supporters in the annual event that rallies much of the community to raise money on behalf of the American Cancer Society. The goal of this year’s effort was $220,000. During opening ceremonies, cochairwoman Amy Breinich, of Sidney, announced that the year-long series of special events and fund drives by 52 teams had already raised $122,000. “While each of us is here for a unique reason, whether it is your mother, father, grandma, grandpa, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, friend or anyone else you know, we all have something in common,� said co-chairwoman Rhonda Pence, of Sidney, to open the 18-hour event. “We want to

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make a difference in the fight against cancer.� The relay continues until noon today. It is free and open to the public. Co-chairman Bob Romanowski, of Anna, reminded the crowd of Dr. Gordy Klatt, who, in 1985, started Relay for Life by walking 83 miles in 24 hours

around a track in Tacoma, Wash. No one in Sidney will walk 83 miles before the event ends today. But plenty of people and businesses will keep things moving around the course laid out at the fairgrounds. Dozens of booths circle the track, offering crafts, games, raffles and food. And many teams

have arranged for at least one team member to be walking the track at all times. Shaun and Ashley Branson, of Lockington, and their son, Isaiah, 6, carried a pole with a pinata of Scooby Doo at the top of it as they strolled around the course. See PURPLE | 14

Voters ers to decide ide on levyy Tuesdayy Melanie Spe Speicher eicher mspeicher@civitasmedia.com mspeicher@civitasm media.com

Voters V oterss who oter ho reside reside in the S Sidney idney City S Schools chools District willl be ggoing oing to the polls ls T Tuesday uesday to vvote ote on a five-year five -year 1 per percent cent tr traditional aditional income ttax ax levy. levyy. This levy, le vy, if approved, apprroved, will rreplace eplace thee eexpiring xpiring 9.9 mill emer emergency gency llevy ev y aand n d an aand d a p perermanent impr improvement mprovement levy, le vy, which h was was not rrenewed enewed in 2008. Thee Th proposed p r opo se d income ttax axx levy levy will ggenerate eenerate $4.77 .77 million per yyear. ear.. The he emerg emergenemergency 9.9 milll le levy vy cur-rrently ently generates geenerrates $4.55 million annually annually. nuallyy. The permanent impr improveove ment le levy vy had ad ggeneratenerated $250,0000 per yyear. ear.. ““This This is just a dif dif-fer ent way way we we will be ferent collecting ttaxes,� a es,� said ax said S uperintendent dent JJohn ohn Superintendent S cheu. Scheu. Instead off the mon mon-ies coming fr om propprop from erty ttaxes, axes,, the tax t ax monies willl be ggenerener-aated ted from from the he incomes of rresidents esidents who reside reside in the district district. ct . ““The The income me ttax ax will be link linked ed to the econoecono my,� my ,� ssaid aid Scheu. S cheu. “If the

economy ggoes oes up, and people ar aree seeing ng their ssalaries alaries l i rise, i w wee will ill see a slight incr increase ease and tha thatt means ns more more income ffor or the schools. Ho However wever if ssalaries alaries sour and la layoffs yoffs fs occur, occur, then tha thatt will bring us less money money.. ““We We will be collect collect-ing a lik likee amount ount of money money,, but it’ it’s ’s just a differ different ent meanss of colcollecting it it,� ,� he said. s aid. The W Wee Listened, istened, W Wee Acted le levy v cam vy cam-paign has been n led by co co-chairmen - chairmen R Renee enee Da Davis, vis, Bill W Warner arner ner and Da Dave ve R Rose. ose. ““We We ha have ve w worked orked vvery ery dilig diligently ently tly to inf inform orm the Sidney S idney ney City S School chool d district i s t r icc t rresiesidents about the he fiv fiveeyyear, ear,, 1 percent percent nt traditraditional income ttax ax on T Tuesday’s uesday ’s ballot,� ballot ot ,� said said Da Davis. vis. ““We We ha have ave run an honest honest,, transparent transpar nsparent campaign to gget e accuet accurrate ate information information on into the vvoters’ oters’ hands ands so tha thatt they might ht mak makee an inf informed ormed decision via: editorial coverage coverage iin n tthe h e Sidney S i d n e y Daily Daily N News; ews; ad advertisements vertisements sements levy on Hits 105.5; 19 le vy presentation oppor-pr esent ation oppor tunities ffor or local cal resiresi-

informationdents; an inf ormation t postcard al postcar d mailing ng to households; all ll house h lds; a levy holds; le l vy information inf ormation website; website; te; a Facebook F acebook page; page; Twitter Twit w ter posts; yyard ard signs; and frequent publication fr equent publica ation co-chair’s teleof the co - chair ’s te le numbers. phone number s. levy ““As As a le vy co-chair, co - chair c , improveI can say say the impr rove from ments made fr om m a ffinancial i n a n c i al sstandpoint t an d p o i n t aree amazing and the ar community’s community ’s opinion nion Sidney Schools of S idney City S chools hools dramaticalhas turned dr amatical t positive. ly positiv e. We We are are not solvee world, ggoing oing to solv worlld, national state na tional and st ate heree in Sidney issues her S idney dney by tomorr tomorrow, ow, however, however, wee can cert w certainly ainly mak makee a positive positive impactt on our local community unity by continuing to fund our school district ct at at current current levels,� levels,� said s aid Davis. Davis. “We “ We truly ask each voter voter to please ttake ake a few fe w minutes to research re s e arc h their t h e i r own ow n individual circumcircum c stances, stances, balance their needs with those of the community, community, and deterdeterrmine if a ‘yes’ ‘ yes’ vote votee will make make our schools and community stronger,� strongger,� she said. s aid. If passed, the colleccollec ollec-

tion of the income tax t ax a will begin Jan. Jan. 1. The he 9.9 9 9 mill ill levy levy property property t ty tax t ax will expire expire at at the he end of 2013 but will ill continue to collected d into 2014. Because B ecause se of the year year overlap, overllap, p, the board board approved approved a resolution resolution authorizauthorizz ing the Shelby Shelby County ty Auditor’s Auditor ’s Office to reduce reduce or lessen the he collection rate rate of the he property property tax t ax levy levy to offset the collection collect ion n of the income tax t ax in 2014. Income that that will ll not be taxed taxed includes es Social S ocial Security S ecurity benebenee fits, disability disability and sursurrvivors vivors benefits, welfare welfarre benefits, child support, supportt , property property received received as a gift, gift , bequest or inheriinheriitance, t ance, and workers’ workers’ s compensation compensation benefits. s. Income that that will be taxed t axed includes wages, wages, s, salaries, s alaries, tips, interest, interestt , dividends, unemployunemploy ment compensation, compens ation, n, self-employment, self- employment , taxt axxable scholarships scholarsships and d fellowships, fellowships, pensions, s, annuities, IRA IR A distridistriibutions, capital capit al gains, gains, s s, state st ate and local bond d interest interest except except that thaat See S ee VO VOTE TE | 112 2

Speed limitt rreduced educed on n part p art o off Ohio o 477 in 4 i Sidne Sid Sidney ey The speed limit on n a section of Ohio 47 in Sidney S idney will be rreduced educed d as a rresult esult of study by city and st state ate officials. For F or the ssafety afety of the motoring and w walking alking ing public, the city of S Sidney, idney ney, in conjunction j with the Ohio Department of Transportation T ransport ation ((ODOT), ODOT), has h as pe performed r for m ed a traffic t ra f f i c and engineering studyy of the speed limit on Ohio hio 47, betw between een F Fifth ifth A Avenue venue nue aand nd F Franklin ra n k l i n A Avenue. ve n u e . Based B ased on the rresults esults fr from rom the study study,, it was was deterdeter terrmined tha thatt the speed limit mit on this section of Ohioo 47 should be rreduced educed fr from rom the curr current ent 50 mph to 45 mph, ssaid aid Randy Mag Magoto, o oto, engineering manag manager er ffor or the city of S Sidney. idney. ODOT ODO T has officially ally approved appr oved this 45 mph rreduced educed speed limit ffor or both eastbound and w weste est bound boun d tr traffic affic effec effective t e tiv immediately. immedia tely. S Signs igns will be posted no la later ter than han Monday, M Monda nday, and the S Sidney idney ney Police P o l ic e De Department p a r t m en t w will i ll begin be gi n eenforcement nforce me nt an aand d issuing cit citations ations ffor or viola violaolators, tor s, Mag Magoto oto ssaid. aid.

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FRIDAY -5:57 a.m.: criminal t re s p a s s /d i s o rd e rl y conduct. Police responded to a disturbance at 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. B. They arrested Brandon Van Hook, 21, of that address, on charges of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. -12:24 a.m.: operating under the influence. Police arrested Daniel Ortiz, 26, at large, on charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence and prohibited acts (fictitious driver’s license or identification card). THURSDAY -11:32 p.m.: assault. James T. Evans, 516 Addy Ave., reported he was assaulted at 813 Arrowhead Drive. -4:17 p.m.: breaking and entering. Crystal

Wellbaum-Andrews, of Sidney, reported a bicycle, valued at $10, was stolen from 134 Pike St. -2:53 p.m.: obstructing official business. Police arrested Kourtney Truax, 22, at large, on a charge of obstructing official business. -11:50 a.m.: criminal damaging. Louis Moniaci, 101 Cherry Drive, reported the passenger-side mirror was broken on his auto. Loss was set at $200. -8:04 a.m.: theft. Rhonda Hall, 1467 E. Court St., Apt. D, reported a bicycle, valued at $50, was stolen from her residence. TUESDAY -3:12 p.m.: theft. Walmart personnel reported someone took $148 worth of merchandise from the store without paying for it. -1:15 p.m.: burglary.

County Record Kathryn Roberts, 2312 Collins Ave., reported her residence was entered and a game system, two controllers, cords, and game, valued at $344, were stolen. MONDAY -10:20 p.m.: property found. A laptop computer was found in the drainage culvert in Harmon Park. Accident Jimmy Roesser, 45, 233 N. West Ave., was cited with failure to control after an accident Thursday at 6:45 a.m. Roesser was eastbound in the 400 block of West North Street when his car hit a railroad gate. Roesser then left the scene.

Fire, rescue

THURSDAY -10:08 p.m.: fire in trash can. Firefighters were called to 212 N.

Pomeroy Ave. for a fire in a trash can. The fire was caused by improper disposal of smoking material. There was no damage and there were no injuries. -7:37 p.m.: open burn. Firefighters were called to 1225 Garfield Ave. for an open burn. The fire was not in compliance with the city ordinance. Firefighters extinguished it. -5:09 p.m.: injury. Medics were called to the 2000 block of Michigan Street. -3:52 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 700 block of Wapakoneta Avenue. -2:51 p.m.: injury. Medics were called to the 1300 block of Spruce Avenue. -2:15 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2000 block of Campbell Road.

Municipal Court In Sidney Municipal Court Friday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Stephanie M. Money, 35, 1051 N. Main Ave., $375 and $113 costs for physical control while under the influence. A charge of driving under suspension was dismissed. n Trisa Engle, 24, 1529 E. Court St., Apt. D, was

fined $200 and $147 costs for theft. n Lacosta S. McGhee, 113 N. Pomeroy Ave., was fined $50 and $122 costs on each of two counts of failure to pay city taxes. Two other counts of the same offense were dismissed. n Misty Turner, 31, 320 Mulberry Place, was fined $25 and $111 costs for

allowing an animal to run at large. n Jennifer Stockton, 23, 5570 Knoop-Johnston Road, was fined $25 and $111 costs for failure to control. n Karen T. Fortman, 44, 11613 State Route 362, Minster, was fined $25 and $105 costs for speeding. n James T. Roderick,

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FRIDAY -12:21 a.m.: medical. Houston Rescue responded to a medical call in the 7400 block of Hughes Road.

Council to discuss chief ANNA — Anna Village Council will hold a special council meeting Monday evening. Council members will discuss Anna Police Chief Scott Evans, possible litigation and other issues. Richard Eshleman, council president, said he did not feel comfortable stating what other issues the council will address. The meeting will be

held on Monday at 4:30 p.m. at the Village Hall at 209 W. Main Street in Anna. The meeting was originally scheduled for Friday, but it was rescheduled because village officials were concerned that due to the short notice they might be violating the Sunshine Laws. The meeting is open to the public.

24, 617 1/2 N. Main Ave., was fined $25 and $111 costs for peeling tires/loud exhaust. n The burglary case of James L. Agner, 28, 136 W. Robinwood St., was dismissed. n The disorderly conduct case of Misty L. King, 31, 210 Highland Ave., was dismissed.

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postcards to property owners to invite them to the meeting. The postcards served as notification that flood-hazard mapping on their property changed (expanded or contracted) as Shelby County’s maps undergo modernization through the national RiskMAP program. The purpose of the meeting was to share information about flood risk, modernized flood hazard mapping, and flood insurance with local residents, Silverio said. During the meeting, property owners were able to speak individually with ODNR and FEMA mapping contractors, review the floodplain mapping for their property, learn about flood risk on their property and in their area, and ask questions.

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Darla S. Latimer, 50, of 3003 Jonathan Drive, Sidney, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at 10:27 p.m. at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 16, 1962, in Sidney, the daughter of the late Gilbert L. “Chadd” and Virginia A. (Cox) Strunk. On May 18, 1996, she married David Latimer, who survives along with one son, David Skot Latimer; three sisters, Rebecca Peacock and husband, Vernon, of Sidney, Vickey Strunk, of Sidney, and Shirley Cantwil and husband, Mark, of Minster; and special nephews, Vernon Jr., Matthew, Chadd and Samuel Peacock, and their families. Mrs. Latimer was a 1981 graduate of Sidney High School and JVS. She spent 32 years working as a beautician and was most recently employed at Styles Unlimited and Tanning Center in Sidney. She was a member of the

Lockington United Methodist Church. The Latimer family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Ohio State University Hospital, who cared for Darla throughout her battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, with Pastor Linda Dulin-Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the OSU James Cancer Hospital, 660 Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 432183112, in memory of Darla S. Latimer. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Latimer family at the website, www. cromesfh.com.

JACKSON CENTER — George L. Purtee, 81, of Jackson Center, passed away at 9:33 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 4, 1932, a son of the late Arthur and Marie ( Beair) Purtee. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Dane and Floyd Cecil “Bud” Purtee. On July 23, 1951, he married the former Nancy M. Stephenson, and they just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Also surviving are children, Daniel Purtee, of Jackson Center, Jeffery (Kathy) Purtee, of Quincy, and Sharon (Charles) Kemp, of DeGraff; six grandchildren, Brad (Kelley) Burch, Ryan (Shannon) Burch, Tamara Tester, Brandon Purtee, Cass (Meghan) Kemp, Melissa (Scott) Opperman; six greatgrandchildren; sis-

ters, Jane Franks, of Van Buren, Jeanette (Howard) Henry, of Bellefontaine, Shirley (Richard) Campbell, of Lancaster; sisterin-law, Sarah Purtee, of DeGraff; and numerous nieces and nephews. George owned and operated his own machine business for many years. His hobbies included classic cars, car shows, going to auctions and enjoying people. Pastor Sylvia Hull will officiate a funeral service on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Jackson Center, where friends may call on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and also on Tuesday an hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Pearl Cemetery, Swanders. Condolences may be expressed at www. edsfh.com.

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The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is warning drivers that tall corn near area intersections is making those intersections especially dangerous. The tall corn is presenting visibility problems for drivers, as it blocks their field of vision and makes it difficult to see approaching cars. Extra care needs to be taken, especially when approaching an intersection without a stop sign. The intersections without stop signs should be approached as a yield intersection, with drivers slowing down and able to stop if the need arises. Law enforcement also recommends briefly dimming headlights to see if another car is approaching. The Sheriff’s Office also is requesting that farmers’ cut back some corn or cut down the height of some corn growing near intersections to help with driver visibility.

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leaders to trade ideas on solutions to common problems, like containing health care costs, creating jobs and ensuring homeland security. The weekend agenda included discussions on cybersecurity, prison reform and “building a national consensus on infrastructure” with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Policy aside, the gathering also provides governors eyeing the 2016 presidential race an opportunity to build alliances, test messages and command the spotlight. Among them: the conference’s host governor, Republican Scott Walker, who plans to lead a parade of HarleyDavidson motorcyclists through the streets of Milwaukee on Saturday. Other possible candidates — Republican Chris Christie of New Jersey and Democrat Martin O’Malley of Maryland also were expected to be among

the roughly two dozen governors in attendance. Fiscal uncertainty appeared at the top of governors’ concerns. The new federal budget year begins on Oct. 1, and a stopgap funding bill will be necessary to prevent a government shutdown, which would halt the flow of federal dollars for programs in education and natural resources and could idle thousands of workers. While Democratic and Republican leaders have signaled a desire to avert such a situation, tea party Republicans in Congress are threatening a partial shutdown if the budget includes money to implement the 2010 health care law. Another showdown also looms over must-pass legislation increasing the government’s borrowing cap to prevent a default on debt obligations that could rattle the financial markets. The drama on Capitol Hill draws particular scorn from governors,

who are bound by stricter budgeting rules than the federal government. Markell, chairman of the national governors group, led a delegation of Democratic and Republican governors to Washington in December to advise Obama and congressional leaders on the effects of across-the-board spending cuts that took effect in March. “You go from that to a total shutdown? That takes it to another whole level,” said Markell. In an opening news conference Friday, a half dozen governors highlighted state progress on issues that Congress and the president have failed to act on. “Congress doesn’t seem to have the same cordiality,” Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, quipped, when asked about gridlock in Washington. “Where’s the constituency for moderation?” Hickenlooper, who last year faced the mass

shooting at a suburban Denver movie theater, discussed action he and the Democraticcontrolled legislature took to require comprehensive background checks for all firearm sales, as well as an increase in mental health spending. Still, the political divisions that have mired Washington were present in Milwaukee. Wisconsin’s Walker noted how he signed legislation passed this year by the Republicancontrolled legislature increasing mental health screening, but stopping short of raising restrictions on gun sales. “There’s a much bigger issue of mental health concerns that goes beyond the tragic incidents like this,” said Walker. There were two mass shootings in Milwaukee suburbs last year. Associated Press writer Scott Bauer contributed to this report.

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Judge upholds Ohio couple’s ban from entering fair TOLEDO (AP) — A federal judge’s decision will continue to keep a northwest Ohio couple banned from attending a county fair this and the following two summers. The judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order against the Wood County Fair Board filed by a Pemberville couple that was banned from attending the fair for three years following an incident in which their son and other

children allegedly spit on a lamb in a 2012 fair contest. The Blade in Toledo reports Linette and Dan Kemner sued the board in March alleging civil rights violations. The suit is pending in federal court. U.S. District Court Judge James Carr in his written opinion this week said issuing the temporary order could undermine the board’s “efforts to provide an orderly fair.”

Official: Man should be in prison for slaying AKRON (AP) — New DNA tests that led to the release of a former police captain convicted in 1998 of killing his ex-wife were unreliable, and the man should be returned to prison, a prosecutor told an Ohio appeals court panel. A Summit County judge ruled in January that DNA tests of a bite mark on Dr. Margo Prade’s lab coat showed the DNA did not match that of her ex-husband, former Akron police Capt. Douglas Prade. The judge ruled that was convincing evidence of Prade’s innocence and ordered him freed. S ummit County Assistant Prosecutor Richard Kasay told a panel

of the Ohio 9th District Court of Appeals on Thursday that if the state had believed the new tests were reliable, “I wouldn’t be here today,” the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Prade, now 67, was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility in 26 years in the 1997 murder of the 41-year-old doctor. Neither side disputes that the doctor’s killer bit her during a struggle shortly before she was shot to death inside her van at her office parking lot. But Kasay disputed the findings of the Common Pleas Court judge who freed Prade. The latest

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I’m sick.” He pointed out that the FBI was once close to him when agents talked with his daughter, who was walking home with victim Gina DeJesus on the day she disappeared. “The FBI let these girls down when they questioned my daughter,” he said. “They failed to question me.” He also said he was never abusive until he met his former wife, who is now dead. “I am not a violent person,” Castro said repeatedly. Assistant prosecutor Anna Faraglia said Knight’s appearance in court showed her resilience. “She will survive, but she has gone through a lot of physical and emotional pain,” Faraglia said. All three women were willing to testify at trial about their ordeals if needed, she said. The three women disappeared separately between 2002 and 2004, when they were 14, 16 and 20 years old. Each had accepted a ride from Castro. They escaped May 6, when Amanda Berry, now 27, broke part of a door to Castro’s house in a tough neighborhood and yelled to neighbors for help. Castro was arrested that evening. The escape electrified Cleveland, where photos of the missing women still hung on utility posts. Elation turned to despair as details of their ordeal emerged. At the sentencing, prosecutors detailed Castro’s repeated sexual assaults and how he chained the women and denied them food or fresh air. They displayed photos that gave a first glimpse inside the rooms where the women lived. Stuffed animals lined the bed and crayon drawings were taped to the wall where Berry lived with her young daughter, who was fathered by Castro. One of the drawings on a shelf said, “Happy Birthday.” But in the room, the window was boarded shut and door knobs had been removed and replaced with multiple locks. Saucer-size holes in inside doors were meant for circulation. Another room, shared by Knight and DeJesus, had a portable toilet, a clock radio and several chains. Prosecutors said the women were chained to a pole in the basement and to a bedroom heater. One woman had a motorcycle helmet placed on her head while chained in the basement; later, when she tried

test of the lab coat fabric showed it contained at least two and as many as five DNA profiles and none matched Douglas Prade’s DNA. But Kasay said the findings show a possibility that the bite mark evidence was contaminated, perhaps as far back as Prade’s jury trial. Prade, who has maintained his innocence, attended the hearing with his sister and three retired Akron police officers. The former police captain did not address the court and declined to comment afterward. Prade’s attorney, David Alden, pointed to 1998 testimony from an FBI agent who said the killer’s

DNA most likely would be found on the coat bite mark. The coat was sent to the FBI right after the crime, Alden said. The original tests showed the doctor’s DNA on the coat, but the new tests based on improved technology found only that the DNA came from a male, Alden said. “There’s no question that they found male DNA, but that male DNA was not Doug Prade’s DNA,” he said. Alden also said that not a single expert said the DNA could belong to Prade. The appeals panel said it would rule later.

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Protection Agency, to respond to specific questions about how radioactive waste is defined. A Kasich spokesman Rob Nichols says his office received the letter. He said Ohio is working to strengthen its rules under provisions in the new state budget. The governor had told the activists in a July 26 letter that the state’s plan will require that such radioactive waste properly be tested, managed and disposed.

Southwest Ohio couple sentenced for animal cruelty OXFORD (AP) — A southwest Ohio man convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after the deaths of two horses on his property has been ordered to spend 60 days in jail. The Hamilton JournalNews reports that Kenneth Morgan says he will appeal his conviction, including a $700 fine. Morgan is a former Butler County sheriff’s deputy. Wife Debora Morgan was also convicted of the second-degree mis-

demeanor count, but her sentence was suspended under three years’ probation. Butler County Judge Robert Lyons told the defendants Thursday they showed a lack of remorse. The judge told Morgan he could no longer own any animals. Morgan said that ruling was “a little steep and unnecessary.” A third horse on their property was removed in very thin condition but is reportedly thriving in a new home.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Free and safe, one of three women kidnapped and raped over a decade in a ramshackle home smiled lightly as her tormentor was led out of court in chains, a method he had used to control them. Michelle Knight, the first of the victims kidnapped after accepting a ride from Ariel Castro, spoke in a soft but determined voice Thursday in front of a judge who followed a plea deal and gave Castro life in prison without parole plus 1,000 years. “We said we’ll all get out alive someday, and we did,” Knight said. “You took 11 years of my life away, and I have got it back,” she said in the hushed courtroom. “I spent 11 years in hell. Now your hell is just beginning.” Knight, who spoke just a few feet from Castro in the courtroom, finished her statement and returned to her seat without looking at him. Earlier, he had tried to make eye contact, but deputies quickly stepped into his line of vision. Knight, 32, belittled Castro’s routine of going to church and returning to abuse the women in the darkened Cleveland home, which was equipped with chains, locked doors and windows boarded up from the inside. “What does God think of you hypocritically going to church each Sunday and then coming home to torture us?” she said. “The death penalty would be the easy way out. You don’t deserve that. We want you to spend the rest of your life in prison.” Castro, a 53-year-old former school bus driver, pleaded guilty last week to 937 counts including aggravated murder, kidnapping, rape and assault. A deal struck with prosecutors spared him from a possible death sentence for beating and starving Knight until she miscarried. Castro apologized to his victims briefly in a rambling, defiant statement before he was sentenced, quibbling with the judge on whether rape is a violent crime. As people in the gallery watched wideeyed, Castro repeatedly blamed his sex addiction, his former wife and others while claiming most of the sex was consensual and the women he held were never tortured. “These people are trying to paint me as a monster,” he said. “I’m not a monster.

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to escape, she had a vacuum cleaner cord wrapped around her neck. FBI agent Andrew Burke said Castro would occasionally pay his victims after raping them. But he then would require them to pay him if they wanted something special from the store. Cuyahoga County prosecutor Tim McGinty said in a court filing that the women kept diaries. “The entries speak of forced sexual conduct, of being locked in a dark room, of anticipating the next session of abuse, of the dreams of someday escaping and being reunited with family, of being chained to a wall, of being held like a prisoner of war … of being treated like an animal,” the filing said. Knight was lured into Castro’s house with the promise of a puppy for her young son. She said she cried every night and her years in captivity “turned into eternity.” “He tormented me constantly, especially on holidays,” Knight said. “Christmas was the most traumatic day because I didn’t get to spend it with my son.” She sat quietly as Castro claimed the women lived happy lives with him. “We had a lot of harmony that went on in that home,” Castro said. Castro called his daughter with Berry a “miracle child” and argued with the judge that he didn’t commit a violent crime. Once Castro finished, Judge Michael Russo thanked Knight for showing “remarkable restraint” during his statement.

The judge then dismissed Castro’s claims that the women lived happy lives with him. “I’m not sure there’s anyone in America that would agree with you,” he said. None of Castro’s relatives was in the courtroom. Berry and DeJesus also stayed away. Instead, their family members read statements on their behalf. “We stand before you and promise you that our beloved family member thrives,” said Sylvia Colon, DeJesus’ cousin. “She laughs, swims, dances and, more importantly, she loves and is loved.” Outside court, assistant prosecutor Blaise Thomas responded to Castro’s claim of creating a harmonious family life for the women by recounting how Castro cried several days ago when he signed over the deed to his house as part of the plea deal. Castro was sorry to lose the house and mentioned “the many happy memories” he had there with the three women, Thomas said. “That’s how he views the world,” she said. “That’s how distorted and twisted he is.” The house, a drive-by attraction, has been fenced off and under police guard since the women escaped and will be demolished. The women have begun emerging from the privacy they had sought after they escaped to freedom. Berry made a surprise onstage appearance at a rap concert last weekend, and DeJesus made a few televised comments as a privacy fence was being erected around her house.

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World / Nation Today in History By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2013. There are 150 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 3, 1863, the first thoroughbred horse races took place at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. On this date: In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on a voyage that took him to the present-day Americas. In 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr went on trial before a federal court in Richmond, Va., charged with treason. (He was acquitted less than a month later.) In 1914, Germany declared war on France at the onset of World War I. In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he took the 100-meter sprint. In 1943, Gen. George S. Patton slapped a private at an army hospital in Sicily, accusing him of cowardice. (Patton was later ordered by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower to apologize for this and a second, similar episode.) In 1949, the National Basketball Association was formed as a merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League. In 1958, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater. In 1966, comedian Lenny Bruce, 40, was found dead in his Los Angeles home. In 1972, the U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.) In 1981, U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike, despite a warning from President Ronald Reagan they would be fired, which they were. In 1988, the Soviet Union released Mathias Rust (muhTEE’-uhs rust), the young West German pilot who had landed a light plane near Moscow’s Red Square in May 1987. In 1993, the Senate voted 96-3 to confirm U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ten years ago: The Episcopal Church’s House of Deputies further paved the way for the Rev. V. Gene Robinson to become the church’s first openly gay elected bishop, approving him on a 128-63 vote. Annika Sorenstam completed a career Grand Slam at the Women’s British Open, beating Se Ri Pak by a stroke in a head-to-head showdown. Hank Stram, Marcus Allen, James Lofton, Elvin Bethea and Joe DeLamielleure were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Five years ago: Nobel Prize-winning Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn died near Moscow at age 89. Al-Qaida confirmed the death of a top commander (Abu Khabab al-Masri), apparently in a U.S. airstrike in Pakistan; he was accused of training the suicide bombers who’d killed 17 American sailors on the USS Cole in 2000. At least 145 people were killed in a stampede of pilgrims at a remote mountaintop Hindu temple in India.

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There’s a shark at the door NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A cleaning crew has found an unexpected mess after arriving at Sea Dog Brew Pub on Nantucket: a 5-foot-long shark blocking the door. Pub manager Jimmy Agnew says he doesn’t know why anyone would have dumped the sea creature there. Nantucket’s public works department hauled the dead shark away after its discovery around 7 a.m. Thursday. But Agnew said the pub fielded calls and questions all day long after word got out about the land shark. He said a comedian whose band performs at the pub also posted a series of jokes about it on Facebook. One suggested the shark went to Sea Dog “to meet his chums.”

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Law requires cord blood from some teen moms Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — If a girl younger than 16 gives birth and won’t name the father, a new Mississippi law — likely the first of its kind in the country — says authorities must collect umbilical cord blood and run DNA tests to prove paternity as a step toward prosecuting statutory rape cases. Supporters say the law is intended to chip away at Mississippi’s teen pregnancy rate, which has long been one of the highest in the nation. But critics say that though the procedure is painless, it invades the medical privacy of the mother, father and baby. And questions abound: At roughly $1,000 a pop, who will pay for the DNA tests in the country’s poorest state? Even after test results arrive, can prosecutors compel a potential father to submit his own DNA and possibly implicate himself in a crime? How long will the state keep the DNA on file? Republican Gov. Phil Bryant says the DNA tests could lead to prosecution of grown men who have sex with underage girls. “It is to stop children from being raped,” said Bryant, who started his career as a deputy sheriff in the 1970s. “One of the things that go on in this state that’s always haunted me when I was a law-enforcement officer is seeing the 14- and 15-year-old girl that is raped by the neighbor next door and down the street.” But Bear Atwood, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi, said it’s an invasion of privacy to collect cord blood without consent of the mother, father and baby. She also said that an underage girl who doesn’t want to reveal the identity of her baby’s father might skip prenatal care: “Will she decide not to have the baby in a hospital where she can have a safe, happy, healthy delivery?” The law took effect July 1 but hasn’t been used yet. Cord blood samples would have to be taken immediately after birth, and the state medical examiner is setting administrative rules for how

the blood will be collected and stored. Megan Comlossy, health policy associate for the National Conference of State Legislatures, said she thinks Mississippi is the first state to enact a law authorizing the collection of blood from the umbilical cord — a painless procedure — to determine paternity. Bryant’s staff says the idea for the law came from public meetings conducted by the governor’s teen pregnancy prevention task force — a group that focuses mostly on promoting abstinence. Statistics put the state’s teen pregnancy rate among the highest in the country. In 2011 — the most recent year for which statistics are available — there were 50.2 live births in Mississippi per 1,000 females ages 15-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nationwide rate was 31.3. And more than half Mississippi’s 82 counties reported at least one pregnancy by a 10- to 14-year-old girl in 2011, according to an Associated Press analysis of state statistics. The governor’s staff also said it heard disheartening information from Chancery Judge Janace Harvey Goree, whose district covers four counties in central Mississippi. In an interview with the AP, Goree said she was disturbed to learn that several middle school girls had become pregnant in recent years in Holmes County, where she lives. In the poor, mostly rural county, middle school and high school students are on the same campus in some places. “Most often, it is not middle school boys that are getting the middle school girls pregnant,” Goree said. As a chancery judge, Goree oversees child support cases. “When you’re seeking child support quite often in these situations, they don’t identify the father and so quite often you don’t know until way down the road that the person who is the father is a relative or the boyfriend … of someone else in the household,” she said. The governor said he worked with Attorney General Jim Hood, a Democrat, on the

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Gov. Phil Bryant, shown in this taken Thursday during a media sitdown at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., says a new state law that says authorities must collect umbilical cord blood and run DNA tests to prove paternity if a girl younger than 16 gives birth in Mississippi and won’t name the father, could lead to prosecution of grown men who have sex with underage girls, preventing predators from victimizing others.

cord blood bill. The final version passed the Senate unanimously and the House 98-17. The issue of cost received little debate. The bill’s main sponsor, Republican state Rep. Andy Gipson, said the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that DNA left on objects, such as saliva on a disposable cup, can be tested as evidence in a criminal case. He said he thinks umbilical cord blood fits that description. “We’re not taking blood from the baby,” Gipson said. “We’re not taking blood from the mother. We’re taking blood that is discarded … literally discarded.” Gipson said he doesn’t believe a man who fathers a child with an underage girl should have a reasonable expectation of privacy. “Most cases would involve a suspect who is pretty well identified,” he said. Democratic state Rep. Adrienne Wooten voted against the bill, saying it will mostly hurt poor women and could lead a prosecution “fishing expedition to find out who the father is.” “I think that that is totally outside the boundaries of what we as a Legislature should be doing,” said Wooten, who, like Gipson, is an attorney. “We already have laws that deal with statutory rape.” The attorney general’s office

doesn’t keep statistics on the number of cases that district attorneys pursue in Mississippi under the state’s longstanding statuary rape law, spokeswoman Jan Schaefer said. “A lot of DAs and judges don’t want to take these cases on,” Bryant said. “Oftentimes, the female doesn’t want to press charges or the parents do not want to. So, we’ve just got to stop this.” The new law says it’s reasonable to think a sex crime has been committed against a minor if the baby’s mother won’t identify the father; if she lists him as unknown, older than 21 or deceased; or if the identified father disputes paternity. The law says health care workers and facilities cannot face civil or criminal penalties for collecting cord blood, and failure to collect is a misdemeanor offense. The law doesn’t address whether the mother can refuse blood collection or what would happen to her if she does. Goree said she supports using the law to prosecute older men but is concerned it could be against teenage boys. “It’s a different problem than a 13-year-old impregnated by a 21-year-old or a 30-year-old,” she said. For the bigger age gap, Goree said, “I have no sympathy.” Follow Emily Wagster Pettus on Twitter: http:// twitter.com/EWagsterPettus.

What happens next to Italy’s celebrity convict? Frances D’emilio Associated Press

ROME (AP) — Now that Silvio Berlusconi’s tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence have been upheld by Italy’s highest court, key questions remain about what will happen next to the former Italian premier. At his age, how much of that sentence will he actually have to serve? Will he do that in prison or at one of his villas? Will he be barred from leaving Italy and lose his Senate seat? Here are some answers. Q: When will the cell bars slam behind him? A: Berlusconi is highly unlikely to do a day behind bars, and that’s not because he is one of the country’s richest men. That’s because of Italian law. For example, his four-year prison sentence is automatically reduced to one year because of a law mandating that three years be shaved off sentences to reduce prison overcrowding. Berlusconi has long worked hard to appear younger, including eyelid tightening and hair transplants. But he will turn 77 in September, and most Italian convicts 70 or older are eligible to serve their sentences at home. First-time offenders with relatively short sentences are eligible to avoid prison by doing social services such as picking up litter in a park or serving meals at homes for the elderly. Berlusconi will be given this option. The billionaire media mogul has several homes in Italy: a sprawling seaside estate on Sardinia’s Emerald Coast, a villa near Milan where he used to hold his infamous “bunga bunga suppers” with young women, and a rented palazzo in Rome a short stroll away from the office where he served as premier three times. Berlusconi will decide wheth-

er to do social services or stay at home. If he makes the latter choice, judicial officials would help decide which dwelling to confine him in. Q: When does he start serving his sentence? A: It will take weeks for Berlusconi to be formally notified of his options since judicial offices are on vacation now. And when he is, he’ll have a month to make up his mind. That means he is unlikely to start serving his sentence until mid-October at the earliest. If he opts to do social services, it could take months to find an approved organization that would accept him. Q. Berlusconi is fond of jetting away for the weekend with officials such as Russian leader Vladimir Putin. How will Italian authorities stop him from leaving the country? A. Italian convicts serving their sentences at home are required to sign in at a local police station on a regular basis. Electronic leg bracelets aren’t being used in Italy. Convicts’ passports are seized. The former premier also has a diplomatic passport, but foreign ministry officials said it expired a few months ago. That means he won’t be able to leave the country. Q. Can Berlusconi remain a politician? A. Thursday’s high court ruling upheld a ban on his holding or running for public office. A lower court had meted out a five-year ban, but the high court ruled that the wrong law had been applied in determining the length of the ban and ordered another court to recalculate it, using a law stipulating that bans can last from one to three years. Q. So when can he be a senator again or run for a fourth term as premier? A. Berlusconi remains a senator for now. It will take months, maybe more, for a Milan court

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Italian former Premier Silvio Berlusconi waves to reporters as he leaves after attending a meeting with the People of Freedom party’s lawmakers at the Lower Chamber in Rome, Friday. Italy’s former premier, Silvio Berlusconi, for the first time in decades of criminal prosecutions related to his media empire was definitively convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to prison by the nation’s highest court, Judge Antonio Esposito, in reading the court’s decision Thursday, declared Berlusconi’s conviction and four-year prison term “irrevocable.”

to decide the length of his ban from public office. Then the Senate must be officially notified. After that, a parliamentary commission will discuss what to do and hold a public hearing which Berlusconi and his lawyer can attend. After that, the full Senate votes. If the Senate votes to defy the ban, the Cassation Court can challenge that, taking the question of which power prevails — legislative or judicial — to Italy’s constitutional court. Whatever happens, a recent law bars anyone with a prison

term of more than two years from ever running in an election for a seat in Parliament. So if Berlusconi loses his seat, he won’t ever be elected for another one. Q. How about a special pardon? A. On Friday, Berlusconi met with some leaders of his party, and they said they intend to press President Giorgio Napolitano — who as head of state has the power to issue pardons — to do so for Berlusconi. But they have not formally made such a request yet.

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This Evening n Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call 937-543-9959. n The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club Checkmates meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. n The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Sunday Afternoon n Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Rifle Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 1 p.m. Program one round at five different targets, pays three places. Points awarded to members for end-of-the-year trophy. Open to the public.

Sunday Evening n Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call 937-543-9959. n The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

Monday Afternoon n Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at the Sidney Moose Lodge. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Deb Barga at 492-3167.

Monday Evening n Minster Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Minster Historical Society Museum, 112 Fourth St., Minster. n Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step group offering experience, strength, and hope to anyone who suffers from an eating disorder, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. Use the rear parking lot and door. n The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. n Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. n TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen. n A cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. in the Sidney First United Methodist Church library. Park in the lot across North Street from the public library and use the door off the lot. Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome. Call 492-1325 for information. n Anna Civic Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Anna Library. New members with new ideas always are welcome.

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Engagement Meyer, Siegel set date ANNA — Jill Meyer, of Anna, and Josh Siegel, of Fort Loramie, have announced their engagement and plans to marry Oct. 12, 2013, in St. Michael’s Church in Fort Loramie. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dan and Chris Meyer. She graduated from Fort Loramie High School in 2006 and from Wright State University in 2010. She is employed by Emerson Climate Technologies in Sidney as a financial analyst. Her fiance is the son of John and Kathy Siegel, of Fort Loramie. He is a 2002 Fort Loramie High School graduate and a 2003 graduate of

C H I C AG O, Ill. — As many children begin to head back to school after the summer break, Prevent Blindness America hopes to help educate parents and educators on the importance of children’s vision. According to the recent “Cost of Vision Problems: The Economic Burden of Vision Loss and Eye Disorders in the United States” study from Prevent Blindness America, vision disorders in children 0-17 cost Americans more than $5.7 billion in direct and indirect costs. Fortunately, eye problems such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes) can be successfully treated if detected early. Prevent Blindness America has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety month to inspire parents to make their child’s vision health a priority. The nonprofit group provides free information on its website at preventblindness.org. Topics include: n Signs of possible eye problems in children n Taking your child to an eye doctor n Your child’s glasses n Protecting your child’s eyes from the sun

the Nashville Auto Diesel College. He served in the U.S. Army from 2003 through 2011 and is the owner of Siegel’s Country Store in Covington.

n Keeping your child safe from eye injuries n Home eye tests for children For educators, PBA offers the Star Pupils Eye Health and Safety Curriculum for grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. The program, which is available free for download upon request, provides teachers with interactive materials that help students learn the importance of sight, components of the eye and how we see, and how to identify objects and situations that can be dangerous to eyes. The program meets national health, national science and national physical education standards and includes presentation guides, eye exam diagrams, in- class worksheets and an activity book for children to take home. “The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time in a child’s life,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness America. “By working together with parents and educators, we hope to give all our kids a bright and healthy start!” For more information on children’s eye health and safety, or the Star Pupils Eye Health and Safety Curriculum, call 800-331-2020 or visit preventblindness.org.

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Bakers celebrate 60 years MAPLEWOOD — Lloyd and Flora Baker, of Maplewood, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house hosted by their children and grandchildren Aug. 11, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Maplewood Grange Hall. They request that gifts be omitted. Lloyd and the former Flora Young were married Aug. 4, 1953, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maplewood United Methodist Church on a hot and sunny day. Witnesses were LaDonna Baker, Martha Jane Stryker and Roy Baker Jr. Lloyd is the son of the late Carrie and Roy Baker Sr. He has a sister, Matha Jane Stryker, of DeGraff, and a living brother, Roy Baker, of Jackson Center. Two other brothers, Bill Baker and Don Baker, are deceased. Flora is the daughter of the late Mildred and LeRoy Young. She has a brother, Robert Young, of Fremont. The Bakers have three daughters, Karen DeWitt, of Milford, Candy Baker, of York, S.C., and Cheryl Pulfer, of Anna, and a son, Greg Baker, of Jackson Center. They have six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

HOUSTON — John and Pat Elliott, of Houston, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 10, 2013, at an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. at Houston Community Center. They request that gifts be omitted. John and the former Pat Poling were married Aug. 9, 1963, in the Church of Christ by the Rev. Jim Deck. Witnesses were Ted and Keitha Jones. John is the son of the late Tom and Alta Elliott. He has a sister and brother-in-law, Keith and Kay Hummel, of Union City, Ind. Pat is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Poling. Her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Jr. and Gloria, are deceased. The Elliotts are the parents of three sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and

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Ann and Arthur Fogt Jr., of Sidney, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 11, 2013, at an open house at the Palazzo in Botkins from 3 to 6 p.m. They request that gifts be omitted. They were married Sept. 27, 1963, in the St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Anna by the Rev. Bernard E. Heuer. The double ring ceremony was witnessed by six attendants and was followed by a reception with 400 guests at Gerber’s Hall in

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Flora retired from Airstream in Jackson Center in 1997. She enjoys reading and cooking. Lloyd retired from Stolle in 1978. He continues to farm and enjoys antique tractors and gardening. The Bakers are members of the Maplewood United Methodist Church and the Maplewood Grange.

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Botkins. Art is the son of the late Arthur L. and Margaret (Fisher) Fogt. Ann is the daughter of the late Melvin and Florence (Ware) Rickert. The Fogts have four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sherri and DAvid Chovan, of Canal Winchester, Laura and Norman Sulaica, of Three Rivers, Texas, Dianne Shadoan, of Sidney, and Kathryn and Tim Bucher, of Crofton, Md. They have 11 grandchildren. Art is a farmer and a retired teacher. Ann is a housewife and farmer.

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Arts Council hosts special art exhibit S & H Products will have artwork on display during the month of August in the galleries of Gateway Arts Council, 216 N. Main St. The “Spirit and Hands” artists have created more than 40 pieces of art work, ranging from acrylic paintings to slab pottery. Sidney resident Sarah Barr donated the use of her kiln to fire the pot-

tery, which adults with disabilities had designed. Melinda Watercutter, on the S & H Products staff, and volunteers Donna Ruble and Kyoko Arakawa have spent many hours teaching art to individuals at S & H Products. Art classes are offered three days per week. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Birds on a Branch” by Mark Gates is among the artworks which are on display through August in the Gateway Arts Council galleries. The exhibit comprises paintings and sculptures by employees of S&H Products.

World’s first robot turns 75 MANSFIELD — Despite his penchant for smoking and shameless flirting, the country’s oldest robot turns 75 this year. ELEKTRO, built by the Mansfield-based Westinghouse Electric Corp., was created to transform American homes. The walking, talking, cigarette-smoking robot debuted at the 1939 New York Worlds’ Fair. Constructed from aluminum, ELEKTRO was expected to revolutionize homemakers’ lives. His creators promised the 7.5-foot robot would take over the laundry, cooking and cleaning duties in American households. ELEKTRO is now on permanent public display at the Mansfield Memorial Museum, 34 Park Ave. W. Moto-Man, as ELEKTRO was nicknamed, amazed audiences by telling jokes, counting on his fingers and identifying colors. In his monotone monologue, he bragged that he was “a smart fellow” with a “very fine brain.” Audiences loved him. They were awed as he smoked cigarettes and blew up balloons. They laughed appreciatively when he referred to his handler as “Toots” and remarked about the “good numbers in the audience.” ELEKTRO spent

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much of the late 1940s and ’50s performing at appliance stores. Later, Westinghouse sent him to an amusement park in California, where he was displayed with a replica submarine the company had built. Eventually, Hollywood called. ELEKTRO played the role of the robot Thinko in the 1960 film “Sex Kittens Go to College,” which also stared Mamie Van Doren and Tuesday Weld. After his movie appearance, ELEKTRO disappeared

until Mansfield Memorial Museum Director Scott Schaut teamed up with the son of one of ELEKTRO’s creators to find, restore and display the robot. ELEKTRO now has a place of honor at the museum, where he is surrounded by Westinghouse memorabilia and mementos of his early days. ELEKTRO was one of a series of robots built by Westinghouse just prior to WWII. The company, which stopped production of the robots during the war and never

resumed it, envisioned creating robots for household use. Founded in 1889, the Mansfield Memorial is the oldest museum in Richland County. ELEKTRO is just one unique element of the museum’s collection. Other displays include an unusual Victorian taxidermy display and artifacts from Roman to modern times, including collections of early Native American, African, Asian, military and natural history items. A destination unlike any other, Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio’s wealth of unusual travel adventures and experiences, such as visiting the working farm where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married to spending the night in a haunted former state prison where Hollywood blockbuster movies are filmed. Breathtaking scenery, rural and hometown experiences, as well as hiking, biking, golf, cross-country and downhill skiing, bird watching and loads of other outdoor adventures attract families and visitors of all ages. Complete visitor information and a free visitors guide, is available by calling (800) 6428282 or online at www. MansfieldTourism.com or MansfieldTourism.com/ mobile.

State Fair winner information sought The Sidney Daily News would like to publish information about Shelby County-area residents who are winners at the Ohio State Fair, which is currently underway in Columbus.

Anyone who places in the top 10 of any contest is asked to submit information, along with relevant photos if possible, for publication. Email the information to Localife Editor Patricia Ann

Speelman at pspeelman@civitasmedia.com. It may also be handdelivered or sent via USPS mail to the newspaper office, 1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365.

Area seniors serve at Buckeye Girls State Bremen, served in the role of city school board member. Aubrey Klosterman, of Minster, served in the role of house message clerk. Leah Niekamp, of Minster, served in the role of city school board member. Rachel R Parker, of New Bremen, served in the role of city board of health. Brianna Paul, of New Bremen, served in the role of city reporter. Rachel Pinchot, of Versailles, served in the role of city librarian. Kayla Richard, of Minster, served in the role of county coroner. Hope Ruhenkamp, of Fort Loramie, served in the role

of city fire chief. Casey Schmidt, of Minster, served in the role of city auditor. Sydney Schmidt, of Minster, served in the role of city treasurer. Marla Schroeder of Sidney, served in the role of city auditor. Clara Shroyer of New Knoxville, served in the role of city park board. Carrie Stratton of Sidney, served in the role of county prosecuting attorney. Victoria Wente of New Bremen, served in

the role of city director of public service. Buckeye Girls State is a week-long program designed to educate Ohio’s young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship. By getting involved in this active hands-on process, delegates learn more about city, county and state government. Nearly 900 rising high school seniors participated in this

year’s event. According to buckeyegirlsstate. org, the Girls State program was organized as a national Americanism activity by the 1937 National Convention. The first Girls State was held

in Washington, D.C., in 1947. The program is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship. For more information about Buckeye Girls State, visit www. b u c ke ye g i rl s s t at e . o rg.

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ALLIANCE — The following area students served as delegates to Buckeye Girls State at the University of Mount Union from June 16 through June 22: Grace Frantz, of Sidney, served in the role of house chaplain. Tarynn Clune, of New Bremen, served in the role of city reporter. Lauren Goettemoeller, of Sidney, served in the role of state representative.Paige Holsapple, of Versailles, served in the role of city recreation commissioner. Julie Hoying, of Fort Loramie, served in the role of city school board clerk. Karli Jones, of New

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Company Thor announces sale of bus honored business for $100 million NEW KNOXVILLE — Jim Wellman and Susan Leffel of German Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. in New Knoxville were presented with a 2013 President’s Club plaque from Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.. The plaque recognizes the company’s achievement, ranking among Grinnell Mutual’s top 50 agencies and 11 farm mutual companies for outstanding production and profit-

ability over a five-year period. In business since 1909, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company provides reinsurance for mutual insurance companies and property and casualty insurance products through nearly 1,600 independent agents in 12 Midwestern states. Grinnell Mutual is the largest primary reinsurers of farm mutual companies in North America.

Tips for taxpayers who travel for charity work WASHINGTON — Do you plan to travel while doing charity work this year? Some travel expenses may help lower your taxes if you itemize deductions when you file next year. Here are five tax tips the IRS wants you to know about travel while serving a charity. 1. You must volunteer to work for a qualified organization. Ask the charity about its tax-exempt status. You can also visit IRS.gov and use the Select Check tool to see if the group is qualified. 2. You may be able to deduct unreimbursed travel expenses you pay while serving as a volunteer. You can’t deduct the value of your time or services. 3. The deduction qualifies only if there is no significant element of personal pleasure, recreation

or vacation in the travel. However, the deduction will qualify even if you enjoy the trip. 4. You can deduct your travel expenses if your work is real and substantial throughout the trip. You can’t deduct expenses if you only have nominal duties or do not have any duties for significant parts of the trip. 5. Deductible travel expenses may include: Air, rail and bus transportation; car expenses; lodging costs; cost of meals; and taxi fares or other transportation costs between the airport or station and your hotel. To learn more see Publication 526, Charitable Contributions. The booklet is available at IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-8293676).

Beckman qualifies for Million Dollar Round Table M I N ST E R — outstanding year.” Prudential Financial MDRT membership Inc. has announced that is based on excellence Theodore Beckman, a in customer sales and financial professional service, and only a with the Prudential small percentage of life Insurance Co. of insurance and financial America’s Ohio Valley services professionals Agency Agency, located qualify for membership at 96 W. Fourth St., Suite each year. B, has qualified for memBeckman, a resident of bership in the Minster, can be Million Dollar reached at theoRound Table dore.beckman@ (MDRT) — one prudential.com of the life insuror (419)628ance industry’s 4076. Founded most prestigious in 1927, MDRT organizations. is an interna“Theodore tional, indepenexemplifies dent association everything that Beckman of more than MDRT stands 35,000, or less for — the highest standards of professional- than 1 percent, of the ism, competence, integ- world’s best life insurrity, and putting the ance and financial serprofessionals. needs of our custom- vices ers first,” said Caroline MDRT membership is Feeney, president of recognized internationAgency Distribution at ally as the standard of Prudential. “We are very sales excellence in the proud of Theodore and life insurance and financongratulate him on an cial services business.

STOCK MARKET Listed are Friday’s stock market prices at closing for firms in the Sidney-Shelby County area traded on the major markets. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. Alcoa Inc...............7.96 +0.02 (PF of Alcoa Building Products, Stolle Machinery) Appld Ind. Tech..53.19 -0.33 BP PLC ADR......41.93 +0.21 Citigroup ............53.00 +0.14 Emerson Elec. ....62.51 -0.04 (PF of Copeland Corp. Division) Griffon Corp. ......12.10 +0.03 (PF of Clopay Corp.) H&R Block Inc...31.90 -0.09 Honda Motor .....37.97 +1.02 Ill. Toolworks .....74.24 +0.55 (Parent company of Peerless) JC Penney Co.....14.28 -0.30 (Store in Piqua) JP Morgan Chase56.48 -0.06 (Former Bank One, Sidney) Kroger Co. ..........39.16 -0.49 (PF of Kroger) Meritor .................7.86 -0.16

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. Lear Corp ...........70.13 +0.73 (PF of C.H. Masland) McDonalds Corp.99.16 +0.16 Radio Shack .........2.57 -0.32 +2.63 Sherwin-Wllms 179.06 Sprint ...................6.67 +0.29 Thor Industries..54.82 -0.26 (PF of Airstream Inc.) Time Warner Inc.64.26 +1.20 (PF of Time Warner Cable) U.S. Bancorp ......37.76 +0.10 (Former Star Bank of Sidney) Walgreen Co.......51.01 -0.12 Walmart Stores .78.73 +0.51 Wendy’s Int. Inc. ..7.33 -0.02 YUM! Brands.....74.39 +0.49 (PF of Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut) OVER THE COUNTER Bob Evans ..........49.84 -1.74 Fifth Third ........19.69 +0.09 Peoples Bank .....10.00 0

A - Refers to Affiliated With PF - Refers to Parent Firm Closing Dow Jones Industrial Averages: This Week: 15,658.36 Change: +30.34 (Quotes courtesy of the Sidney offices of Edward Jones, Erroll Broud, Vance Stewart, Danielle Gilroy-Sielschott, DiAnne Karas and Andrew Stewart, registered investment advisers.)

ELKHART, Ind. — Thor Industries Inc., parent firm of Airstream Inc., of Jackson Center, has entered into an agreement to sell its bus business to Allied Specialty Vehicles for $100 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed by Nov. 1. “Although the bus business has been a valuable part of Thor, this transaction allows us to focus on maintaining and growing our leadership position in our core recreation vehicle (RV) business,” said Peter B. Orthwein, Thor chairman. “From an investor perspective, divesting the bus business will

simplify our overall operations and solidify Thor’s position as the leading company in the RV industry which is recovering strongly. Pursuing the strategic development of our RV business enables us to drive growth in sales and earnings, ultimately delivering improved value for our shareholders.” Thor’s bus business includes Champion Bus Inc., General Coach America Inc., Goshen Coach Inc., El Dorado National California Inc., and El Dorado National Kansas Inc., which combined represent one of the largest producers of transit and shuttle buses in North America with bus segment sales of approxi-

mately $450 million for the fiscal year ended July 31. “We are excited to add the Thor bus business to our diverse line up of specialty vehicles,” said Peter Guile, president and CEO of Allied Specialty Vehicles. “We view the opportunity to expand our business into the transit and shuttle bus markets as a key initiative in broadening our markets and providing products that meet the needs of our dealers and end consumers. We are eager to welcome these new bus brands to the ASV family.” Thor will continue to own and operate the bus business until the clos-

ing date of the sale. As a result of the decision to pursue a divestment of the bus business, Thor will report the financial results of the bus business as discontinued operations in its upcoming annual report filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which the Company expects to file in late September. The Company does not anticipate any impairment to goodwill or intangible assets of the bus business as a result of the sale. Thor expects to report preliminary sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended July 31 on Monday.

Piqua Guitar adds St. Blues products PIQUA — St. Blues guitars has announced that Piqua Guitar LLC, 110 W. Ash St., has been appointed as an authorized dealer of St. Blues guitars. Started in 1984 and with all guitars being made in Memphis, Tenn., St. Blues guitars have a history of quality instruments. Piqua Guitar has the entire Tele-inspired line of Juke Joint

Series. This series features the St. Blues’ proprietary bellshaped alder body, a 25.5-inch scale, bolt-on maple neck with the classic C profile. The line features the Bluesmaster and the Mississippi Bluesmaster. Bill Walters, owner of Piqua Guitar, said the he was thrilled to be able to be associated with a quality U.S.-made guitar line.

“These high-quality instruments are custom made in Memphis, Tenn., with unbelievable sound and a joy to play,” he said. Customers are invited to stop by the store and hear for themselves. Contact Piqua Guitar at 937-773-7558; online at PiquaGuitar.com; and on Facebook Piqua Guitar.

NC challenges Alcoa’s property rights for dams Emery P. Dalesio AP Business Writer

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials filed a lawsuit Friday in a long-running fight with Alcoa Inc. over who will control the water and electric power that comes from the state’s secondlargest river system for the next 50 years. State officials said in the lawsuit that Alcoa Inc. has no ownership rights to the bed of the Yadkin River over which four dams were built beginning a century ago. The lawsuit asks a Wake County judge to rule that the state retains ownership rights to the submerged land, so North Carolina now has rights to a stake in the hydropower dams. The river runs for about 200 miles to the east of Charlotte and becomes the Pee Dee River before entering South Carolina on its route to the Atlantic. The dams powered an aluminum smelter that closed in 2007 and the company has since sold the electricity to commercial customers. “The Yadkin River is a North Carolina River,” Gov. Pat McCrory said in a prepared statement. “We should be able to use it for North Carolina water needs and to create North Carolina jobs. The benefits of the Yadkin River belong to North Carolina’s people.”

Former Gov. Beverly Perdue took a similar position in fighting Alcoa’s effort to secure a new federal license that would allow the company to continue operating the dams for up to 50 years, or sell the dams to another buyer. Pittsburgh-based Alcoa and its operating subsidiary Alcoa Power Generating Inc. said it will ask that the case be moved to federal court for a judge there to weigh the case’s merits. “We believe this filing is flat-out wrong. Ownership of submerged lands is a question of federal law — and we will immediately begin the legal process to move it to federal court,” Alcoa relicensing manager E. Ray Barham said in a statement. “APGI is confident in its ownership position and that it will be firmly established in court.” The company noted that the U.S. Supreme Court last year issued a ruling on riverbed property rights. Ownership of riverbeds beneath commercially navigable waterways has historically gone to state governments upon statehood. Non-navigable riverbed ownership stays with the federal government. The Supreme Court sided in 2012 with a power company in a dispute with Montana over

who owns the riverbeds beneath 10 dams sitting on three Montana rivers. Montana sought to collect more than $50 million in back rent and interest after that state’s highest court determined the state owns the submerged land beneath the dams. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that entire rivers can’t be declared navigable and thus state property, and courts instead should instead analyze whether the spots where dams were built were navigable before deciding state ownership. A separate court filing by state lawyers said a decision will hinge on whether the 38-mile segment of the Yadkin River at issue could be navigated when North Carolina became one of the 13 original states, and whether the state ever transferred its property interest to the riverbed or still owns it in trust for the state’s people. In January, the state General Assembly’s internal watchdog division reported that North Carolina has historically failed to keep track of who owns riverbeds where the state is entitled to ownership. The General Assembly’s Program Evaluation Division said current state law prohibits the state from giving or selling anyone else title to

submerged lands without the Legislature’s explicit approval. But the state may have conveyed riverbeds in the past and lost track, the report said. North Carolina resolved and mapped all private claims to submerged lands in 25 coastal counties over nearly two decades ending in 2004, but the state hasn’t tried to do the same for the other 75 counties, the report said. Ten of the 12 other original, post-Revolution states also fail to track ownership of their submerged lands, the report said. The lawsuit contends North Carolina officials allowed the dams to be built and to operate in return for the well-paying jobs in the smelter that once employed nearly 1,000. But the state never transferred ownership of the riverbed and the stakes changed when Alcoa laid off the workers and shuttered the plant, the lawsuit said. Left behind is “a massive footprint of toxic industrial pollution” including cyanide, arsenic, PCBs, and other contaminants in the soil and water, “all of which threaten the health, safety and welfare of area and downstream residents.” Associated Press writer Emery Dalesio can be reached at http://twitter.com/ emerydalesio

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Canal Locks and Bagels Family Fun Bike Ride set ST. MARYS — The Canal Locks and Bagels 2013 Family Fun Bicycle Ride will be held in St. Marys on Aug. 31. Last year, many riders enjoyed beautiful weather in support of people with disabilities, organizers said. This year, the ride routes have expanded and include 14-, 25- and 37-mile courses, which combined total 62 miles, a “metric century.” The Family Fun Ride is co-sponsored by the Auglaize County Revolution Bike Club as well as being endorsed by the Grand Lake Health System’s Road to Fitness Challenge. Preregistration is now open at a cost of $20 until Aug. 23. After that date, the fee is $25. Registration can be done online at www.speedy-feet.com or by mailing registration forms to Capabilities Inc., 124 S. Front

St., St. Marys, OH 45885 Many businesses and bike shops have the registration form, or it can be obtained by calling Capabilities at (419) 394.0003 or visiting its website, www.capabilitiesinc.biz. Registration the day of the ride starts at 7:30 a.m. at the High Street Shelter House at 120 E. High St. in St Marys. The ride trails open at 8 a.m. and close at noon. Same-day registration will be from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Registration fees include a goody bag to the first 100 riders, bagels, coffee, juice, bottled water, yogurt, lunch and admission to the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen. Maps and printed directions will be available along the three marked loop trails. Trail marshals will be available for roadside assis-

Student organization seeks gently used teacher supplies CELINA — Circle K, a nonprofit student service organization at Wright State University-Lake Campus, is asking current, former or retired teachers to participate in “Teacher Treasures,” an event scheduled Friday from from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in James F. Dicke Hall. Participating teachers will be given a table to display their gently used supplies and materials. Then, future teachers, parents and interested community members can

purchase the used materials at a discounted price. Proceeds from the event will enable Circle K to offer future educational opportunities at Lake Campus. Recent initiatives included April’s “Seusstacular Saturday” and other community events. Teachers interested in clearing out unused supplies should contact Molly Hay at 419586-0352 or Liane Muhlenkamp at 419-5860316 for more information.

tance, and a SAG wagon will be covering the courses. All courses begin and end at the High Street Shelter House in St. Marys and are paved, flat surfaces. The 14-mile “Aqueduct Loop” loop mile passes the state fish hatchery, the banks of the Miami-Erie Canal, featuring the aqueduct where the canal passes over the St Marys River. The ride continues through KC Geiger Park, Memorial Park, and concludes at Lock 13. The 25-mile “Lock 1 Loop” features the “Aqueduct Loop” and passes Lock 1, the 1864 iron bridge, the Lock Keepers House, and the Bicycle Museum of America (admission included) in New Bremen. Restrooms and refreshments will be provided at the museum. The new 37-mile “Fort

Amanda Loop” loop travels north out of St Marys, passing over the canal at 40 Acre Pond, travels through the Irish community of Glynwood, and the railroad town of Buckland, continue to the War of 1812 Fort Amanda State Park to the notorious canal town of Kossuth. Restrooms and refreshments will be available. After completing the loops, all riders will be treated to a German-inspired meal in honor of the German immigrants who built these sections of the canal. The local Aktion Club, a branch of Kiwanis for people with disabilities, will be serving coffee, bagels, yogurt, fruit and doughnuts before the family fun ride. They will also be serving free water and yogurt after the ride, compliments of Grand Lake Health System and

the Dannon Co. Proceeds from this charity event will be used by Capabilities Charitable Fund Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation, to help people with disabilities locate and keep jobs. The Revolution Cycling Team of Wapakoneta reminds all riders to always ride with the flow of traffic. The use of bicycling helmets is mandatory on all Revolution Cycling Teamsponsored events. “This is not a race, but an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy the beautiful weather, the beauty of the 40 Acre Pond, the Bicycle Museum of America, and the history of the canal,” said Mike Lynch, chairman of the event. It is also a time to enjoy good food and to help raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities.

Cathy Schreima receives her DTM medallion CELINA — Cathy Schreima, of Sebring, Fla., and formerly of Celina, was recently presented with her Distinguished Toastmaster medallion by District 48 Gov. Ron Rice at a Leadership Seminar in Brandon. Shreima had to complete several speech manuals and leadership projects, including serving as a district officer in order to earn the award. The DTM is the highest award that Toastmasters

International Awards. moved to Sebring in 2008. Only one half of one per- She was the Auglaize cent of all Toastmaster Neighbors reporter members ever before moving to finishes all the Florida. requirements to The DTM is their DTM. the highest award She is a charthat Toastmasters ter member of International Heartland Talk Awards. Only one of the Town half of 1 percent of To a s t m a s t e r s all Toastmasters in Sebring. She ever finishes started her Schreima all the requireTo a s t m a s t e r s ments to earn journey at Grand Lake this award.Toastmasters Toastmasters in 1994 and International is a non-

Scenes from the fair Paige Lehman, 18, of New Knoxville, applies a strong hairspray to her beef heifer feeder at the Auglaize County Fair Wednesday. Lehman is the daughter of Jerry and Cindy Lehman.

Your Horoscope Francis Drake What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A playful day! Enjoy sports events, the arts, picnics, barbecues, playful times with children and romantic dates. However, late in the day you might feel financially crunched. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Home and family are your focus today. Enjoy entertaining at home. (Criticism from a partner or someone older or late in the day might be a bummer.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll enjoy talking to others today, because you’re eager to enlighten people. And indeed, they will listen. Ignore criticism late in the day; that is just a downer. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If shopping today, you will be more emotional about everything. (Shopping therapy?) Therefore, keep your receipts in case you change your mind later. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today both the Sun and Moon are in Leo, and this energizes you! Things will tend to go your way. Admittedly, someone might be grouchy this evening. (Oh well.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’ll enjoy hiding somewhere today so that you can get a little peace and quiet. By evening, you might feel worried about something. (Just let it go.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You easily will convince others, especially groups, to go along with your plans today because your enthusiasm will be

contagious. Ignore someone with sour grapes late in the day. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You can make a stellar impression on important people today because no matter what you do, they see you in a good light. Make the most of this! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You want to expand your world and broaden your horizons today. Therefore travel, and talk to people from different backgrounds. Don’t be put off by conservative naysayers late in the day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You have firm ideas about how to handle money from others or deal with shared property. Someone older or more experienced might criticize your decisions late in the day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be prepared to go more than halfway dealing with others today, because both the Sun and Moon are opposite your sign. You have no choice. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’re persuasive at work today (or at whatever task you undertake), which is why people will listen to you. Late in the day, someone might not agree with your choices. Oh well. YOU BORN TODAY You have a calm, unflappable and rather noble persona. People are ready to respect you, especially because of your kindness. You’re determined and focused, and you follow through on your decisions. However, you need freedom of action so that you can move quickly once you know what you want to do. Exciting news: This year begins a fresh new cycle for you. Open any door! Birthdate of: Terri Clark, singer; Neil Armstrong, astronaut; Wendell Berry, author.

profit educational organization that helps its members develop public speaking and leadership skills. The organization has more than 280,000 memberships in 13,500 clubs in 116 countries. Grand Lake Toastmasters meets at Otterbein Retirement Community, the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more information call 419-586-4166 or visit www.toastmasters. org.

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Dylan Koenig, 11, of New Knoxville, collides with another car during a game of bumper cars at the Auglaize County Fair Wednesday. Dylan is the son of Terry and Anita Lukac.

Virginia Kuenning, of New Bremen, exits the Gary Log House where she was volunteering for the Auglaize Historical Society at the Auglaize County Fair Wednesday. Members of historical societies in Auglaize County take turns manning the log house during the fair.

Those were days of bootleg whisky DR. WALLACE: Several years ago, a senior citizen wrote to you saying that today’s teens are not so bad and that when she was young, teens were doing a lot of things that were frowned upon by the adults at that time. I am going to give a speech for a parent group, and I would like to mention some of her comments to my adult audience. Would you please print that column again? I’m sure those who missed the lady’s letter will also enjoy it. Thanks much. —Sandy, Chicago, Ill. SANDY: Your wish is my command. Here is the letter — good luck with your speech! DR. WALLACE: I’m a senior citizen (I’m not saying how senior), and I just want to say that even though I hear a lot of negative things about today’s teens, I have total faith in their future leadership. I’m aware that many adults think today’s teens are out of control, but so did the adults when I was

DR. WALLACE: I have a teenager in Columbus, a very unusual problem. Ohio. Those were the days I’m 19 and had been datof bootleg whisky, and ing Phil for over a year the boys often brought and we were a great coua bottle to school, and ple. Phil joined the Army their friends, including and was sent overseas after basic training. me, would take a Before he left, we nip or two. I often both agreed that it hear that the teen would be better if fashions today are we both dated othoutrageous. Well, ers if we had the back then the girls chance. were bobbing their Two months after hair, wearing heavy Phil was sent overrouge, not only on their cheeks, but ‘Tween 12 seas, I met Ken at & 20 my cousin’s wedalso on their chins and eyelids. Girls Dr. Robert ding and we startWallace ed dating. I have wore hobble skirts, discovered that and their belts were worn around their hips, I care a lot about Ken. not their waists. The “in He’s a college graduate shoes” were black satin and works for an insurpumps. And, believe it ance company. We have or not, teen talk included developed a wonderful “free love” and smoking relationship even though Phil is still on my mind. marijuana. So you see, teens don’t Last week I received a change, only the times do. letter from Phil saying he Whenever I hear adults had injured his knee and talking about the out-of- the doctors felt it best control teens of today, I that he receive a medical just smile and remember discharge. He also said he those good old teen years would be returning home many years ago. — Great in six weeks. This came Grandma, Charleston, W. as a big shock to me. I know Phil thinks we’ll Va.

pick up our relationship where we left it off — at a point where we had strong feelings for each other. Now another guy has entered the picture. I told Ken about my relationship with Phil and that he would be coming home to stay in six weeks. Ken said he understood and would gladly bow out, but I’m not so sure that’s what I want. Your advice will be appreciated. — Teri, San Francisco, Calif. TERI: Wait until Phil returns before you make a decision. Give him a warm welcome and spend some time with him. It won’t take you very long to know whether the magic is still there, and who the lucky guy turns out to be. Make sure Ken understands what you plan to do. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg. net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at ww.creators.com.

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Weather

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Out of the Past 100 years Today

Tonight

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Mostly cloudy w/ a shower or t-storm.

An evening shower or t-storm; partly cloudy, cool.

Partly sunny, pleasant.

Times of clouds and sun.

Sun and clouds.

Some sun; t-storm possible.

Partly sunny.

High: 80

Low: 57

High: 75 Low: 50

High: 76 Low: 58

High: 80 Low: 63

High: 81 Low: 60

High: 84 Low: 63

Local Outlook

Rain chances increase

Regional Almanac Temperature High Thursday................................80 Low Thursday................................. 57

Precipitation 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. ........Trace Month to date............................Trace Year to date ............................... 15.53

Sunrise/Sunset Saturday sunset.................8:49 p.m. Sunday sunrise................... 6:37 a.m. Sunday sunset....................8:48 p.m.

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

National forecast

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Rain chances really increase into today. Temperatures cool off again over the weekend, with below-normal temperatures — highs in the midupper 70s. Mostly Brian Davis cloudy and more humid with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today.

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Scattered Storms Across The Midwest A cold front pulls offshore of the East Coast and allows for heavy rain and thunderstorms to diminish. Meanwhile, another system moves through the Midwest, triggering some scattered showers.

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What are options for hemorrhoid removal? DEAR DR. ROACH: I am counter creams. If these don’t relieve sympin need of a hemorrhoidectomy. The specialist I saw toms, the rubber-band prois highly recommended and cedure is the most common respected, and I trust him. procedure performed. It is However, the only procedure successful 70 percent to 80 percent of the time. he recommended was It involves placing a the rubber-band procerubber ring around dure. I have heard pros the base of a hemorand cons about this. rhoid, and over a few We did not discuss days, the hemorrhoid any other method. shrinks and degenWould it be poserates. Uncommon sible for you to sugcomplications include gest other options? I To your clotting and infection. would like to know the Alternative office advantages and disadgood vantages of each, even health procedures include infrared coagulation the worst outcome. I Dr. Keith (sometimes called don’t want any surRoach laser) and injection prises. — M.P. of medication to treat A N S W E R : Hemorrhoids are normal hemorrhoidal bleeding. Both blood-vessel structures in the of these procedures can be anal canal. The most com- complicated by bleeding. mon problems with them are More-severe hemorrhoids bleeding, pain (usually from are more likely to recur after clotting) and prolapse (pro- these treatments. The definitive treatment is trusion through the anus). Most people need only con- surgical. Several types of surservative treatment, such gery are done, the most comas fiber added to the diet, mon being a closed procesitz baths (exposing the area dure, which has a 95 percent to hot water) and over-the- success rate and low risk

of infection, but it can be complicated by both bleeding and difficulty urinating. Pain can be managed via oral medications. A second surgical procedure I am seeing more of is the stapled hemorrhoidopexy, which has less pain but may not be effective in as many people as the standard procedure. Hemorrhoid surgery is not done nearly so often because the rubber-band procedure is effective in most people. DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother has a history of blood clots and has had two life-threatening pulmonary embolisms. He is on warfarin for life. There is a family history of blood clot issues, in particular my dad. My brother does not go for blood tests on a regular basis. He is a very fit guy, and plays squash and tennis regularly. He is 52. He believes that since he feels good that there is no need to have his blood levels checked regularly. I do not believe this and think that he is putting himself at risk.

Also, please comment on the impact of sports when on warfarin therapy. — Anon. ANSWER: You are completely right, and he needs to do one of two things immediately. The first is to get his INR — a test of the blood’s ability to clot — checked and dose adjusted if necessary. It is impossible to tell with any degree of safety whether the warfarin is too little, putting him at risk for another blood clot, just right, or too high, putting him at high risk for bleeding. The second option would be to switch to a medication that doesn’t require monitoring, such as dabigatran (Pradaxa). Studies have shown this medication to be as effective as warfarin, at least for acute treatment. In general, most sports are safe for people on anticoagulation. However, I have seen some squash players routinely throwing themselves on the ground or into the wall. That’s not a smart idea on any kind of anticoagulation.

Teen bemoans the influence boyfriend has on her mother DEAR ABBY: I am a upset she would just not talk 17-year-old girl who lives to me, but now she calls me with my mother and my the most horrid things and mother’s boyfriend. This won’t apologize unless someman has changed my world, one besides me tells her. I feel so alone. I honestly and not for the better. The one person I ever cared do want to kill myself, but I haven’t because I about has practically know it isn’t the right turned against me. thing to do, even if My mom tried killit may seem right. I ing herself for this man have tried talking to and chose him over me her. She won’t listen after she was released to me. What should from the institution. I I do? — HOPELESS have been diagnosed AND ALONE IN with depression and Dear FLORIDA have also tried to kill Abby DEAR HOPELESS myself. I also have a Abigail AND ALONE: habit of cutting myself. I stopped, but lately I Van Buren Because you honestly do want to harm yourhave been wanting to self, contact the docstart again. The only thing that has held me back tor who diagnosed you with is her threats of committing depression. However, if this is about me to an institution. She threatened my boy- your mother breaking up friend with the police if your romance by threatening he ever spoke to me again to involve the police, you after we broke up. When I need to understand that the confronted her, she insist- tactic wouldn’t have worked ed that she was right and unless he had something to someday I’d understand. She fear. The level of conflict in has turned into this person I hardly know, and it’s because your home is not healthy. If you are still in school, of her boyfriend’s influence. Before, when she was discuss this with a trusted

teacher or school counselor. In one more year you will be 18 and able to make decisions for yourself, but they shouldn’t be based on your mother or her boyfriend. They need to be about what is truly best for you. DEAR ABBY: I hate funerals. My grandfather died when I was 6, and one of my relatives held me over the casket and made me kiss his cold, dead face. It terrified me, and it’s all I can remember of my grandfather. I force myself to recall any of the good times we had together, but that event still taints the good memory. Since then, every funeral I have been to has had the same poisoning effect, no matter what the service was. Funerals are for the living, and I understand that many people feel the need for closure and the sharing of grief to begin healing. But I need to keep my grief and my faith private in order to heal. I’m sure some people think my not showing up at a service is a sign of disrespect or just not caring. Nothing

Aug. 3, 1913 Roy L. Sarver, who purchased the City Restaurant of W.H. Fristoe a few days ago, has assumed charge of the business. Mr. Sarver is an experienced restaurant man. The new proprietor will make the City Restaurant an up-to-date eating house in every respect, making a specialty of shortorder business. ——— The Wakefield Realty Co. conducted a lot sale at Anna yesterday, which was attended by a very large crowd. The tract was located on the William Kraft property just east of the traction station in Anna, and consisted of 20 lots, all of which were sold at very good prices, all ranging above $100.

could be further from the truth. I prefer to remember the good times with the loved one, not the passing. My way of honoring that person is to keep my happy memories untainted. Am I wrong? Selfish or lazy? Weird or crazy? Please let me know because at my age I’m sure more of these events will happen. — KEEPING MY DISTANCE IN WASHINGTON STATE DEAR KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE: You are none of the above. People grieve in different ways. An appropriate way to express your respect for the deceased and your support for the survivors would be to write a condolence letter expressing those feelings and sharing a happy memory with the grieving widow, widower or child. No rule of etiquette demands that you show up to a funeral — unless it happens to be your own. 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.

Aug. 3, 1938 The third annual Sidney Boys Club Kiwanis camp opened yesterday at Camp Wakonda, the Piqua Y.M.C.A. camp, seven miles southwest of Sidney. The camp, with 60 boys enrolled, is the largest ever conducted by the Boys Club. The camp organization is as follows: Bill Rhees, water front director and first aid; Junior Masteller, advanced swimming and handcraft; Rodney Kolb, organized recreation; Ralph Monroe, beginners swimming and nature study; Virgil Shie, business manager, and Victor Taylor, campfire programs.

50 years

Aug. 3, 1963 The first pre-school clinic for kindergarten children in a county school will be conducted by the health department Friday, Aug. 9, at the Anna school, it was announced today. Establishment of a kindergarten, first of its kind in the seven

rural school districts, was approved by the Anna local school board several months ago.

25 years

Aug. 3, 1988 Kenneth Ernst, 9504 Barhorst Road, takes a look at a thermometer at the Shelby County Fair Tuesday which showed a reading of 105 degrees. While watching a barrow show at the fair, Ernst had wondered how hot it was. The official reading at the Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant was only 94 degrees Tuesday. ——— Jackson Center will also have some new teachers. Laura Fogt of Anna was hired as a learning disability teacher and Drew Cady of Lima will teach social studies. Lori Black of New York will teach vocational home economics. ——— FORT LORAMIE – Bells will be ringing in the Fort Loramie School District Aug. 29, marking the beginning of the 1988-89 school year. Personnel changes are most noticeable at the administrative level. Madeline Maurer is returning as principal at the elementary school, a post she previously held for five years. Also joining the administrative staff is Michael Alan Roche. Cynthia Marso is the lone newcomer on the teaching staff. Ms. Marso will teach art in grades seven through 12.

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

Odds & Ends Hot under the collar: Study says for every degree warmer, risk of violent crime, war inches up WA S H I N GT O N (AP) — As the world gets warmer, people are more likely to get hot under the collar, scientists say. A massive new study finds that aggressive acts like committing violent crimes and waging war become more likely with each added degree. Researchers analyzed 60 studies on historic empire collapses, recent wars, violent crime rates in the United States, lab simulations that tested police decisions on when to shoot and even cases where pitchers threw deliberately at batters in baseball. They found

a common thread over centuries: Extreme weather — very hot or dry — means more violence. The authors say the results show strong evidence that climate can promote conflict. “When the weather gets bad we tend to be more willing to hurt other people,” said economist Solomon Hsiang of the University of California, Berkeley. He is the lead author of the study, published online Thursday by the journal Science. Experts in the causes of war gave it a mixed reception.

Comics

Sidney Daily News, Saturday, August 3, 2013

MUTTS

BIG NATE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

DILBERT

BLONDIE

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI AND LOIS ZITS

BEETLE BAILEY FAMILY CIRCUS

DENNIS the MENACE

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE

For Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel creative and enthusiastic about life today. This is a great day for artists, people working with children and anyone involved in sports. Surprise flirtations might make your day. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Spontaneous events might find you entertaining at home today. Alternatively, an unusual real-estate opportunity might fall in your lap. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today is an exciting day for adventurous possibilities. People are eager, enthusiastic and ready for new experiences. Expect to meet new faces. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Unexpected opportunities to earn money or find a new job might materialize today. Similarly, opportunities to buy modern art or high-tech goodies might cause you to part with your hard-earned cash! LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might make new discoveries about yourself or the world around you today. This is an exciting day, and you feel open and ready to share your ideas with everyone. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You feel restless and excited today because you have that feeling something unusual will happen. You're right -the likelihood is high. Stay light on your feet so you can move fast. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Gatherings of friends or even a small group for coffee will stimulate you today because the conversation and the company will be unusual. You might meet a real character. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Others will notice you today because of something unusual. Don't worry -they're impressed. Your individuality is showing, but more than that, you sound clever and original. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Unexpected travel opportunities or chances to explore something new through higher education and publishing might rock your world today. Whatever happens will expand your world. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Usual news that relates to mortgages, loans, taxes, debt or shared property will please and surprise you today. This could be an opportunity to explore a joint venture with someone. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You can expand your world today through partnerships with others in an unusual and meaningful way. Someone might help you discover and learn more about yourself as well. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might experience a breakthrough in a health issue that will improve your life. Others will see new ways to improve your job, especially through technology. YOU BORN TODAY You believe in doing the right thing and often are a guiding light for others or an influence on them. You are fast-thinking, clever and light on your feet in every way. You're quick to size up any situation. This year, something you've been involved with for about nine years will end or diminish in order to make room for something new. Exciting! Birthdate of: Louis Vuitton, fashion designer; Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, hockey goal-scorer; Abigail Spencer, actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF ELECTION PROPOSED INCOME TAX Revised Code 5748.01 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Education of the Sidney City School District, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio, passed on the 15 th day of April, 2013, there will be submitted to a vote of the people of said subdivision at a SPECIAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 6 th day of August, the question of an annual income tax of one percent on the school district income of individuals and of estates for five years for the purpose of current expenses. The polls for said Election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. of said day. By order of the Board of Elections of Shelby County, Ohio. Chris Gibbs, Chairman Dawn Billing, Director July 27, August 3 Miscellaneous 2 DEWALT XRP, 18 volt batteries, and charger New $125 for both. 1 air compressor pancake type 135psi $50. (937)497-9540 DVD, books, puzzles, Avon Jewelry, old milk and other bottles, miscellaneous. Call (937)492-9062 SEARS LT/10, 10HP, lawn tractor, 42"curt, snow blade, chains, $250.00 Call (937)3947455 SNAP ON TONNEAU COVER, fits 2004-present Chevy Colorado 6ft bed, like new (937)4899660 2003 30" DIXON, runs great! $600 firm, call (937)596-5583 Yard Sale

ANNA, 15720 Heiland Kies Road, (between State Route 274 and Amsterdam Road) MOVING SALE, Saturday, Sunday 8-4pm, household items, clothing, tools, 4x4 truck, curio cabinet, precious moments, free weights, computer printer, artwork, games, books, more!

MCCARTYVILLE 12201 State Route 29 & 12200 HardinWapak Rd. Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 8am-noon. Bikes, dirt bike, bar stools, wall art, vsmile, girls clothes 7-14, boys clothes 12-16, tvs, dresser, bedding, households, tupperware, ESPN game station, Little Tikes.

MCCARTYVILLE, Friday 96pm, Saturday 8-2pm, youth bed, playhouse, doll houses, strollers, high chair, car seats, baby swing, toys, girls & boys clothes NB-4T, 7-14, maternity, adult & Jr. clothes, Longaberger, household items, Vera Bradley, white dishwasher, off i c e s u p p l i e s , c o m p u t e r s, power tools, ESPN game system, wooden swing set, entertainment center, furniture, computer desk, MUCH MORE!! PIQUA 3133 Sioux Drive Friday and Saturday 7:30am-? Huge Sale/store closing, Mirrors, huge dog cage, exercise equipment, Homecoming, Prom, Wedding dresses 75% off, TV entertainment center, lots of DVDs, recliners, men name brand clothes, mannequins, Coach purses, and lots more

See each garage sale listing and location on our Garage Sale Map. Available online at sidneydailynews.com Powered by Google Maps SIDNEY 1233 Hancock St, Riverbend Subdivision. Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-?. LOTS of miscellaneous! Something for EVERYONE!

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SIDNEY 740 Spruce. Saturday only 9am-1pm. Play Station 2 with 2 controllers and games, Wii Fit and other Wii games, Home Interior, Nascar, Avon, DVDs, corner desk, board games, miscellaneous. SIDNEY 848 Merri Lane. Saturday only 8am-4pm (Rained out first try!) Clothing: Ladies 3X, mens Large, infant, electric roaster, shower doors, wagon, crafts, dvds, toys, collectible dolls, miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 10373 West Russell Road, Thursday-Saturday 97pm, Yard sale, will be on porch if it rains. SIDNEY, 10815 Little Turtle Way, Friday, Saturday 9-3pm, TV, microwave, bookcase, lamp, patio set, chairs, 2 small refrigerators, mirror, computer printer, typewriter, stereo receiver, ladies clothing, purses, miscellaneous, items SIDNEY, 1131 Fairmont Drive, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9-2pm, BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, & MORE!, Beanie Babies, large cape cod Avon glass dinnerware set, 2 antique school desk (built in Dayton & Sidney), Ohio State corn-hole, kitchenware, Christmas decorations, lots of miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 1220 Amherst Drive, Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-noon, some furniture, kitchenware, some Christmas, Laptop, exercise equipment, weights, cassettes, old records, Lots of Miscellaneous, Something for everyone!! SIDNEY, 1221 Grove Street, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 106pm, lots of movies & CD's, lawn mower, curtains, jewelry, new things, rugs, towel sets, end tables, books, 31 purse, DVD player, miscellaneous SIDNEY, 1287 Tully Drive, Friday 8am-8pm, travel trailer, women clothes 18-26, boys clothes 8-18, jacket's, 6-sided shade canopy, ab workout machine, Pokemon tins/cards, MPS3 games, DS games, books. You don't want to miss this one!!! SIDNEY, 137 Village Green Drive, Saturday Only!!, 9am-? . Name brand clothes -Girls junior size 0-3 and kids 12-14. Boys waist size 28-30. Winter coats, Foosball/ air hockey table, artwork, etc. SIDNEY, 1610 North Main Avenue, Friday, Saturday 9-4pm, brand new Tri-bike, exercise equipment, kitchen table, vanity with mirror, furniture, housewares, glassware, scrubs, women and men clothing, shies, purses, toys, electronics, jewelry, sewing/knitting items, fabric, miscellaneous. Rain date 08/10/13 SIDNEY, 1842 Cheryl Place, Friday & Saturday 8:30am-?, Multi Family Sale!!, Lots of kids clothes nb-6, kids scooter, bassinet, Jumperoo, stroller, Lots of baby gear, glassware, books. kitchen items, much more!!! 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, 315 South Wagner Avenue, Friday 9-4pm, Saturday 9-1pm, Lots & lots of Junior/misses clothes, boy/girls clothes many sizes, lots of old knickknacks, books, small chairs, miscellaneous household items, lots baby clothes and baby swing SIDNEY, 401 Oakleaf Court, Friday, Saturday 9-?, shop vacuum, auto buffer, fishing poles, nick knacks, candles, vases, movies, lots of miscellaneous items. SIDNEY, 632 Arrowhead Drive, Friday, Saturday 8-2pm, window AC, fancy china, swords, knives, car CD changer, air cleaner, high chair, camping gear, comic books, records, paper trimmer, snow board, golf bag, gun stock, Christmas decorations. SIDNEY, 7685 Johnston Slagle road, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8-5pm, lots of back to school clothes, infant to adult, multiple name brands, holiday decorations, dishes, toddler toys, car seat and more!! No early birds!

SIDNEY, 9600 Riverview Place, (take 47N to Herring Road to Riverview Place) Friday, Saturday 9-5pm, CLEANING OUT GARAGE, guns, SIDNEY 2401 Fair Rd (past tools, oriental items, some anMarathon, towards country). tiques, glass ceramics, home Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday decor', something for every9am-1pm. John Deere riding one!!! mower. 200+ Abercrombe, Hollister, etc girls clothing 10- SIDNEY, St Johns Thrift Shop, 14. Mens clothing XL. Toy 3 1 9 S o u t h O h i o S t r e e t , Story bed. Water & sand table. Monday August 5th thru Saturday August 17th, MondaySIDNEY 421 Apollo. MULTI- Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday FAMILY SALE! Saturday only 10am-1pm, Bag Sale!!! First 9am-4pm. Furniture, appli- bag $4.00, Second bag $1.00, ances, snow blower, kitchen & Clothing items and shoes inhousehold items, toys, books, cluded. Lydia's Vintage exclothing sizes infant-adult, cluded. snowmen items, baby supplies, LOTS more to choose TROY, 1580 North Dorset from! Road, Saturday Only 9-noon, SIDNEY, 9075 Lochard Road, Mid County Church of Christ, Friday, Saturday 9-2pm, boys Annual Giveaway, all types of and girl clothes, toys, bikes, i t e m s , h o u s e h o l d , b o o k s , plastic slide, home decor, school supplies, clothing, tools, strollers, Boyd Bears. YES ITS ALL FREE!!!

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The City of Sidney Ohio is accepting applications for Police Officer until 5pm August 30, 2013. Current wage for this position is $48,171.34, annually. An applicant will be scheduled for a physical fitness test and Civil Service written examination on Saturday, September 14, 2013 and Sunday, September 15, 2013. Candidates will be scheduled to attend one of these days for testing. The candidate must pass the physical fitness test to be eligible to take the written examination. To receive an original appointment to the Police Department, a person must have reached the age of twenty-one (21) and no older than their thirtyfifth (35) birthday, High School Diploma or GED equivalent, U.S. Citizen, valid driver’s license, and a residency requirement. An information packet with application, job description and benefit summary may be obtained from the receptionist in the Municipal Building, 201 W. Poplar Street Sidney Ohio 45365, M-F 8am-5pm or by visiting our w e b s i t e a t www.sidneyoh.com Resumes will not be accepted. EOE

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DRIVERS: HOME DAILY! $1000 Sign-On Bonus! Safety Bonus! Great Benefits! CDL-A, 1 year T/T Experience. www.BulkTransit.com 888588-6626 You have the drive We provide the means. Come be a part of our team! Pohl Transportation • Up to 39 cpm with Performance Bonus • $3000 Sign On Bonus • 1 year OTR – CDL A Call 1-800-672-8498 or visit: www.pohltransportation.com 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 Government & Federal Jobs Deputy Recorder Full Time Position 33.25 hours/ week (Includes Benefits) Wage: $10.50/ hour Shelby County Recorder’s Office is accepting applications for a clerical position. Deputy Recorder receives, records, copies & files public documents. Applicant will assist the general public in obtaining information and perform general clerical duties, such as data entry, answering phones and cashier functions. Applicant would also be required to lift some larger ledgers weighing up to 45 lbs. For a more detailed job description, application/ guidelines please visit www.co.shelby.oh.us and click on the Job Openings link. Applications may also be picked up at the Shelby County Recorder’s Office, Shelby County Annex, 129 E. Court St, Sidney, OH 45365. For consideration, completed applications must be received at the above address by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013.

POLICE OFFICER The City of Sidney Ohio is accepting applications for Police Officer until 5pm August 30, 2013. Current wage for this position is $48,171.34, annually plus up to $1800 Education Bonus and up to $1700 Fitness Bonus. An applicant will be tested on Saturday, September 14th or Sunday, September 15th. The candidate must pass the physical fitness test to be eligible to take the written examination. Requirement: * Age of twenty-one (21) and no older than their thirty-fifth (35) birthday * High School Diploma or GED equivalent * U.S. Citizen * Valid driver’s license * Resident of Shelby Co. or adjunct County within 12 months An information packet with application, job description and benefit summary may be obtained from the receptionist in the Municipal Building, 201 W. Poplar Street Sidney Ohio 45365 , M-F 8am-5pm or by visiting our w e b s i t e a t www.sidneyoh.com Resumes will not be accepted. EOE Help Wanted General

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MILLIGAN CONSTRUCTION CO: Is currently seeking to fill the following positions: Pipe Foreman Heavy Equipment Operator Pipe Layer General Labor Competitive wages, insurance, retirement, Vacation/ Holiday pay Email: john@milliganconst.com 1120 Milligan Ct. Sidney, OH 45365 An Equal Opportunity Employer SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF DD

Water Plant Operator Class I Responsible for shift operations at the Water Treatment Plant. Visit City Hall, 201 W Poplar St, Sidney OR www.sidneyoh.com for qualifications, application, benefits summary & job description. Salary: $21.08 - $27.28 Deadline August 23, 2013. EOE

PARA-PROFESSIONAL The Shelby Hills Early Childhood Center classroom in Jackson Center is seeking a Para-Professional to assist in the instruction of children with developmental disabilities in a preschool setting. Visit www.shelbydd.org for salary, benefits, position description and application. Send resume/ application or apply at: SCBDD 1200 S. Childrens Home Rd. Sidney, Ohio 45365 Attn: Lisa Brady EOE

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland man sentenced to life in prison for holding three women captive over a decade and raping them repeatedly will start his term isolated from other inmates. A spokeswoman for Ohio’s prisons department says Ariel Castro won’t go into general population once he enters the state’s prison system. She says it’s for his own protection because of his high profile. Castro remained in a

Cleveland jail Friday, a day after a judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole plus 1,000 years. He will undergo medical and mental health evaluations after arriving in prison. Castro had struck a deal with prosecutors that spared him from a possible death sentence before admitting to imprisoning the women in his home. He has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape.

Committee hears about upcoming projects The Shelby County Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee at its recent meeting learned about upcoming projects. In her director’s report, RPC Director Dianna Reisinger said the Community Development Allocation was submitted on time June 21. The Shelby County Commissioners approved the Fair Haven Shelby County Home project to replace 41 windows and two whirlpool therapy tubs. The Botkins street repair project did not qualify as benefiting 51 percent low-moderate income households. Concerning the Moving Ohio Forward program, asbestos surveys have been completed for five houses. Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps identifying flood risk in

Shelby County are in the RPC office for review. A flood risk open house was held in Sidney July 25 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. People had the chance to talk with FEMA and ODNR representatives about insurance issues, flood protection standards, regulatory requirements, state programs and floodmitigation techniques. Reisinger also reported that Shelby County’s unemployment rate rose from 5.9 percent in May to 6.3 percent in June. She also noted that the rate in all the contiguous counties rose as well. In other business, it was reported the Lehmkuhl/ Hoying Survey was approved. It is 4.685 acres west of Luthman Road in McLean Township.

Vote From page 1 paid by Ohio government, federal bond interest exempt from federal tax but subject to state tax, and alimony received. Questions have arisen about estate taxes and whether those funds are taxable if the income tax is approved. Shelby County Auditor Denny York said monies an estate earns after the person passes away until the time the estate is closed would be subject to the income tax. “Money earned on the investments of the estate would mean there would be an income tax due on those investments,” said York. “Any money earned while the estate is open is taxable.” Any person residing in the school district will be subject to the income tax. Line 5 of the Ohio state tax return shows the adjusted income of each person and that is the amount that is subject to the income tax. As with state and federal taxes, if a person overpays school district taxes during the year, they will be entitled to a refund. If not enough was withheld, they would also be required to pay the additional funds to the state. York also clarified the amount of money currently being collected on the 9.9-mill emergency property tax levy. When it was approved, it was to collect $4.73 million a year, he said. “During a tax valuation, there was a decline overall in property values,” said York. “The emergency levy had to continue to generate the amount the levy was approved for. “So mills were adjusted to raise the same amount of money,” he said. Some residents, he said, saw an increase in

their tax bill, while others saw a decrease. “The tax rate of the levy went up because the property values had gone down. This is mandated by state law, not the school district,” said York. The school district, said Scheu, has listened to voters after the 0.8mill permanent improvement levy expired and the failure of a 4.73 mill emergency levy in 2010. The district has made cuts in expenditures amounting to $6.6 million per year. All staff in the district agreed to have their salaries/benefits cut by 5.8 percent. All salaries have been frozen until 2015. Staff for the district has gone from 500 employees to 401. “We have been running a lean ship,” said Scheu. “And we’re going to keep it that way. “We’re hoping the community will support this needed levy. The 9.9 levy is going off the books. That’s $477 million. We have to replace it with something. We can’t cut another $477 million out of our budget.” Scheu said the school district is on the rebound and has made significant changes throughout the past few years. “We have been frugal with our money,” said Scheu. “Our financial outlook is good. Our staff members took a 5.8 percent average pay cut. Then their salaries were frozen. We have made the sacrifices and done what we’ve had to do for the school district. “I think we’ve had a well-run campagin,” he said. “We’ve presented a factual campaign.” Now, he said, it’s up to the voters when they visit polls Tuesday. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Relay for Life

Sidney Daily News, Saturday, August 3, 2013

Inquiring Why are you attending the Photographer Relay for Life this year?

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Anna Laborer “It’s a worthy cause.”

Carla Cavinder

Carol Jones

Anna Professional Sidney homemaker Medical assistant “I’m here because “Because my father died of cancer.” my father has battled cancer for four years. We’ve done it for 12 years but he kept up the motivation. We also have some other friends and family that have suffered from it or passed away already.”

Darryl Mann

Sidney Inside sales representative “Personally for me, I lost my cousin two years ago, and it feels good to me to be doing something proactive against cancer.”

Text and photos by Luke Gronneberg

Yvonne Seger (left), of Fort Loramie, holds the hand of her mom, Clarissa Barhorst, of Russia, hand as they walk at Relay for Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday.

The Anna High School marching band leads the first lap at the start of the Shelby County Relay For Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday.

Bonita Nicodemus

Sidney General associate at Honda “Because I lost my mother to cancer and my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and the biggest reason is I want them to find a cure before my kids have to lose me or I have to lose them.”

Brian Snapp

Piqua Material handler “To fight cancer. I've lost a few of my family members to it. Our IAC/UAW booth has the best hamburgers in Shelby County.”

Walking with the head of Scooby Doo at Relay For Life Friday are (l-r) Isaiah Branson, 6, and his parents Ashley Branson and Shaun Branson. The family is with the Hydro Aluminum team Fabricating a Cure.

Sidney High School girls soccer player Sarah Lewis (left) 15, of Sidney, delivers a pie and cookies to Mark Kaufman, of Sidney, who won them during a bake auction at Relay for Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday. The Sidney High School girls soccer team was on hand to hand out baked goods during the auction. Lewis is the daughter of Craig and Kim Lewis.

Left: Announcing how much had been raised up until that point at Relay For Life Friday on stage are (l-r) Tevyn Osborne, of Sidney and Relay For Life co-chairs Bob Romanowski, of Anna, Amy Breinich and Rhonda Pence, both of Sidney.

Cancer survivor Janet Langley, of Sidney, lights the Hope Torch with help from Tevyn Osborne, of Sidney, at the start of Shelby County Relay for Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday.

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Above: Elizabeth Luedeke (left) walks with her great nephew Kale Barhorst, 4, both of Fort Loramie, at the Shelby County Relay For Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday. Kale is the son of Amanda and Chris Barhorst.

From page 1 “This is our spirit stick,” Shaun said. A master scheduler at Hydro Aluminum in Sidney, he planned to walk for an hour and then hand Scooby off to the next company representative. “A representative of Hydro will walk each hour,” he said. Kathy Maxwell, of Sidney, helped to staff the Ferguson Construction booth even though she works for Holloway Sportswear. “Where I work, they didn’t have a team this year, so I had to find another team,” she said. It was important to her to continue to participate because “I have family members — two are survivors and two lost the battle — and a number of friends (who have cancer). It’s a real passion of mine.” She chose the Ferguson Construction team because she was in a Bible study group with the team captain. Members of his family comprise a team in honor of the late Steve Bevans. Some 20-25 walkers will participate in his memory until noon today, and sell chicken dinners when they’re not walking. Among the survivors who enjoyed a free dinner after walking the opening lap of the relay

were a group from Piqua who participate in the Miami County event and the Sidney one. Deloris Blackburn, Sandra Beckstedt, Larry and Sarah Carey, Ken Swank and Madesan Beckstedt were in Sidney because a cochairwoman is a relative. Sandra is Rhonda Pence’s mother. Larry said he had also participated in a relay in Abbeville, Ala. Blackburn, Swank, Larry and Sandra are all survivors. Larry and Cheryl Maier, of Anna, were with their daughter and her family, Shane and Jessica Rickert, Keighlynn, 5, and Carson, 7, also of Anna. Larry got a diagnosis of prostate cancer two years ago. Jessica, now cancer-free, beat uterine cancer. “My dad has cancer and is on hospice at home,” Cheryl said. “He couldn’t come. We were part of a team for many years. There have been years when we stayed all night. But this time, we’ll stay till 8 or 9, because Dad is at home and we have to get back.” Conspicuous around the fairgrounds in their bright pink shirts, the Pink Daisies were marking their sixth Relay for Life. Comprising mostly Girl Scouts and former scouts and

leaders from the Anna area, they participated in memory of Julia Gordon Lowe, the Girl Scout founder, who died from breast cancer. “My daughters and I do this together,” said Erica Cruse, of Sidney. “The Girl Scouts also helped set up the luminaria as a community service project earlier today.” Purple and white luminaria, most with names attached in memory and in honor of loved ones, lined the track. They were lit in a moving ceremony just after dark. Janet Langley, of Sidney, was given the honor of lighting the torch of hope at the beginning of the evening. Breezy weather made it a difficult task until Pence grabbed Romanowski’s hat to protect the torch from the wind. “Don’t set my hat on fire,” Romanowski cried as the crowd laughed. The wind had blown away two balloon towers marking the starting line before the public arrived. Quick-thinking organizers got two volunteers to hold a purple ribbon across the path instead. Waiting patiently in the group to take the first lap was Lee

Ann Fisher, of Sidney, a 15-year survivor of breast cancer. She and her husband, Dwayne, had charge of their granddaughter, Evie Wethington, 6. Evie’s mom, Jael, was in charge of entertainment for the event. Evie’s dad is Josh Wethington, also of Sidney. Evie admitted she liked walking with grandma. “We relay rain or shine,” Breinich said early in the evening when clouds seemed to gather overhead. The biggest challenge by then was “people not being afraid to participate because of the rain,” she added. As teams were congratulated for the fundraising already done, the A Team took top honors. By the start of the relay, the group from American Trim, of Sidney, had raised $16,227.82. Maggie Wiley was happy to see so much support for the cause. But she couldn’t help but miss one special person who has been her “caregiver” at every other relay: Ashlyn Fogt, her granddaughter, was on a trip to Kings Island Friday. “The thought of her coming kept me coming,” Wiley said. She participates in the relay “every year that I can.” Ashlyn’s first relay was spent in a stroll-

er, pushed by Wiley around the track when Ashlyn, daughter of Steve and Karen Fogt, was just 5 months old. They had told Wiley she would be a grandmother in the same phone conversation in which she told the Fogts that she had been diagnosed with cancer. This year, Karen stood in for Ashlyn at the fairgrounds. “She’s a very good stand-in,” Wiley said. “I wouldn’t have anyone else.” The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard and Boy and Girl Scouts presented the colors to open the event. Dan Gutman, of Sidney, sang the national anthem. Robert Fries, of the Sidney Apostolic Temple, gave the benediction, and the Anna High School marching band led the survivors in the first lap. Plastipak is the opening and closing ceremony sponsor. Corporate sponsors were the Sidney Daily News, Hits 105.5 radio, Airstream, Emerson Climate Technologies, Energizer Personal Care, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Country Concert 2013 and VFW Post No. 4239. More than 725 team members were involved in fundraising throughout the year.

Sports Saturday, August 3, 2013

Today’s sports Replay 50 years ago Aug. 3, 1963

In the American Division of the ‘D’ League, the Kiwanis Club beat Van Dyne Crotty 13-1. Flanagan and LeMaster of Kiwanis combined for the win, fanning 12 and walking three. Four runs for Kiwanis came in the first as Apple homered. Lathrop and Lee struck out 10 for the losers.

25 years ago Aug. 3, 1988

Dr. Conrad Booher, who lives in Shelby County on Aiken Road, brought his six-year-old mare Toast to the fair for one reason and one reason only Tuesday night — to break the existing track record for pacers. In the first of two heats in the free-for-all pace, Booher got his wish. Toast went out and toured the mile in 2:02, shattering the record of 2:03-2, which was tied in the second heat by a horse out of Venedocia, Ohio.

10 years ago Aug. 3, 2003

Sidney High senior-to-be Mike King, fresh off the championship in the Shelby County Open one week ago, successfully defended his AAU National Junior Olympic golf championship in a 54-hole tournament near Detroit. King started off with a 75, but made his move on the second day with a 2-under 70. He came back with a 74 on the final day for a 3-over 219, seven strokes better than anyone else in the tournament.

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Eclectic group to enter Pro Football Hall of Fame Barry Wilner

AP Pro Football Writer

CANTON (AP) — While his six other classmates for this weekend’s enshrinement sported blue golf shirts given them by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Cris Carter was dressed in suit and tie. He might never take them off. “Man, I am in the Hall of Fame. I am wearing a suit every day,” Carter said Friday as the 50th anniversary festivities for the hall began. Carter will join Jonathan Ogden, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Warren Sapp, Dave Robinson and Curley Culp as the newest inductees on Saturday night. He was, by far, the most emotional during a news conference Friday as festivities began for the 50th anniversary celebration of the hall. The only member of the Class of 2013 who didn’t win an NFL title, Carter used a handkerchief to wipe away the

tears when asked about his career and the fact it took six tries to get elected. “Minnesota fans didn’t judge me when a lot of bad things were being said about me,” Carter said, frequently pausing to regain his composure. “They always cheered for Cris. The only thing I really wish is we could’ve won that championship for those people. What they did for my life, every day I went out there, I played for those people.” Carter was exiled from Philadelphia in 1989 after offfield problems, including drug and alcohol issues. The first one to call him and offer a job was Parcells. Carter ever told his agent he wanted to go to the Giants, but he wound up with the Vikings, who had a stronger need for a wide receiver. All Carter did the rest of his 16-season career was wind up second at his retirement in 2002 behind Jerry Rice for all-time receptions and touchdowns. He’s fourth in those categories now.

As he mentioned, though, he doesn’t have that championship. For the other six, those Super Bowl rings will have a blinding shine to them Saturday night. Parcells was a winner of two NFL titles as a coach and master of the franchise turnaround. Ogden, one of the premier offensive tackles of his time, grabbed a Super Bowl ring in 2000. Larry Allen, a 1995 champion with Dallas, was the rare equal of Ogden on the offensive line in their era. Sapp, an outstanding defensive tackle with a personality as big as any football stadium, won the 2002 championship in Tampa Bay. Robinson, a major cog in Green Bay’s championship machine under Vince Lombardi, won the first two Super Bowls. Culp, one of the original pass-rushing demons at defensive tackle, got his ring with the 1969 Chiefs. Quite a group, and a record 121 hall members are expected to attend the ceremonies. “It’s somewhat overwhelm-

ing,” said Ogden, the Baltimore Ravens’ first-ever draft choice and the first team member elected to the hall. “You look around and there’s Joe Greene and Joe Namath — heck, they are all there, you can’t stop naming names.” Ogden, Allen and Sapp have the distinction of making the hall in their first year of eligibility. It’s all the more impressive considering all three were linemen. Allen became the anchor of the Cowboys’ blocking unit for a dozen seasons, then finished his career with two years in San Francisco. He made six All-Pro teams and 11 Pro Bowls, playing guard and tackle. “It’s great, great company to be in,” said Allen, who Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones believes “would have been a Hall of Famer at guard or tackle, and either side. He was special like that.” AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org

Dixon ready to continue hot streak at Mid-Ohio Will Graves AP Sports Writer

Calendar High school sports Aug. 6 Boys golf

Riverside at Jackson Center (Oaks)

Girls golf

Versailles, New Bremen, Riverside, Russia, Fort Loramie at Minster Invitational (Arrowhead)

Aug. 7 Boys golf

Russia at Minster (Arrowhead Riverside at Arcadia Russia, Mississinawa at Minster (Arrowhead)

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Russia, New Bremen, Versailles, Fort Loramie at Covington Invitational at Echo Hills, Piqua

What year was it? • Bob Purkey has 23 wins for the Cincinnati Reds, tops in the National League in winning percentage (.821). • Don Drysdale tops the National League and the majors in innings pitched (314) and strikeouts (232). • Yankees send Moose Skoqwron to the Dodgers for Stan Williams. What year was it? Answer: 1962

Quote of the Day ”I want to apologize to the Marlins organization for my behavior. “I have made some comments to certain players at certain times that I thought was more constructive criticism. Obviously, they didn’t feel that way, and it kind of backfired on me.” — Tino Martinez Marlins hitting coach, after resigning recently

On this date in • 1949 — The National Basketball Association is formed by the merger of the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America. • 1990 — The Professional Golfers Association Tour announces it will not hold tournaments at golf clubs that have all-white memberships or show any other signs of discrimination. • 1995 — Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, signs a controversial 10-year, $25 million deal with Pepsi to make it the official cola of Texas Stadium, despite the NFL’s sponsorship agreement with Coca-Cola.

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LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Scott Dixon’s vacation isn’t much different than the vacations of most parents with young children. A lot of running around. A lot of cleaning up. A lot of things to occupy your mind — and your time — other than work. It was a welcome break for the two-time IndyCar champion, even if it came just as he was putting his early season doldrums firmly in the rearview mirror of his No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Still, Dixon didn’t complain when he went back to work on Friday to prep for this weekend’s Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Momentum is a funny thing. He enjoyed hopping around North America with his wife, Emma, and daughters Poppy and Tilly, sure. That didn’t mean he wasn’t worried his climb up the standings would somehow fizzle after spending two weeks outside the cockpit. “You get into thinking, ‘Well are we making sure we’re keeping up with things? Are we going to go to the next track with an edge?’” Dixon said. “But you’ve just got to go in confident and try to approach it the same we do every other time.” Things certainly looked normal as Dixon posted the fastest time in the morning session around the tricky 2.258-mile road course. Then again, maybe it should. Dixon has stood atop the podium at the 13-turn test of nerves four times since 2007. It’s a testament to the speed his team has been able to find and his ability to keep moving forward. Mid-Ohio may be the tightest course in the series. Room to pass is more rumor than fact. Qualifying near the front is at a premium. So is being able to defend your position. Few do it better than Dixon. At least, when everything is clicking. For large stretches during the first half of 2013, it didn’t

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Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, watches on pit road talking with his crew during practice for the IndyCar auto race at MidOhio Sports Car Course in Lexington Friday.

as one of IndyCar’s most consistent teams struggled, at least by their lofty standards. On the weekends Dixon felt he had a good car, something would happen. His gearbox busted at Texas in June and he wound up 23rd. Engine woes at Iowa two weeks later send him spiraling to a 16th-place finish. Frustrating isn’t quite the right word for it. Infuriating might be better for a driver who hadn’t finished outside the top four in the championship since 2006. Things began to turn around at Pocono on July 7, at least from a karma standpoint. As they have on ovals all season, Dixon and teammate Dario Franchitti were markedly slow during qualifying, their Hondas failing to produce the horsepower and the speed of the Chevy engines driven by rivals at Andretti Autosport and Team Penske. Savvy, however, not speed ruled the day. Able to stretch out their gas mileage, Dixon and Franchitti were able to revive their seasons. Dixon strolled to victory and Franchitti placed third.

Dixon made sure to get a picture taken with perpetually cranky owner Ganassi in the giddy aftermath because “it was the first time we’d seen him smile in a while.” The smile only grew broader the next weekend. Following an energizing test at Sebring in the middle of the week, Dixon swept a pair of races at Toronto. He pulled away from Sebastien Bourdais on Saturday, then led 81 of 85 laps a day later. It was the kind of dominating performance that’s the standard at TGR. Asked what exactly happened during his midweek trip to Florida and Dixon grins and shakes his head. “Everybody is pointing out this whole Sebring test like it was miraculous,” he said. It wasn’t, though Dixon does allow that it “did kind of put our head back on straight.” That head is now pointing directly at Helio Castroneves. While Dixon stresses it’s still too early to start thinking about the big picture, he trails the popular Brazilian by just 26 points with a third of the schedule remaining.

The 92-point deficit he faced after Iowa suddenly seems a lot more manageable. Just don’t expect Dixon to spend a lot of time this weekend searching for Castroneves’ No. 3. It’s still August. The season finale in California isn’t for another two-plus months. There’s time to either gain or give back ground no matter what happens on Sunday. “It can get overwhelming if you start micromanaging points,” Dixon said. “Being in a session and being like, ‘Where’s Helio?’ If you’re not thinking about the object at hand, you can get sidetracked.” The championship won’t be won in Ohio. It won’t be lost either. Dixon, though, won’t complain if the competition starts trending downward as he tries to ascend. “We’ve had some (bad) races this year,” he said. “Hopefully that bad luck will spread out through some of the others that have not had that much bad luck.”

8-game win streak ends for Indians Steven Wine AP Sports Writer

MIAMI (AP) — The strikeouts keep coming for rookie righthander Jose Fernandez, while the winning streak has ended for the Cleveland Indians. Fernandez pitched eight innings and struck out 14, the most by an NL pitcher this season, to help Miami beat the Indians 10-0, snapping their eight-game win streak. Miami’s All-Star became the first major league pitcher to strike out at least 13 in consecutive games since Randy Johnson in 2004. He’s the first rookie to do so since Kerry Wood in 1998. Fernandez (8-5) set a Marlins record for the most strikeouts in consecutive starts. He had 13

Sunday in a win over Pittsburgh. He pitched for the first time since turning 21 Wednesday and showed he’s not yet over the hill, allowing just three hits. He struck out at least one batter in every inning and was still throwing 97 mph in the eighth. He also hit a sacrifice fly in the third for his fourth RBI this season. Fernandez’s strikeout total was the most by a rookie since Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals had 14 in 2010. He’s the first NL rookie to strike out 10 in at least four games since Cole Hamels of the Phillies in 2006. Logan Morrison provided all the support Fernandez needed with four hits and four RBIs. Adeiny Hechavarria and Jake Marisnick each had three of the Marlins’ 16

hits, and an error by Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera led to three unearned runs in the first. Fernandez walked the pitcher — an especially egregious lapse against an American League team — but that was the only base on balls he allowed. When he headed for the dugout after the eighth inning, he waved his cap to acknowledge a standing ovation from the crowd of 17,731. He threw a career-high 108 pitches before departing for a pinch-hitter. Steve Ames had two strikeouts in the ninth to complete a three-hitter for the Marlins’ second consecutive shutout, and their fifth this season. Ubaldo Jimenez (8-6) needed 107 pitches to get through four innings. He allowed five runs, two earned.

That was no match for Fernandez, who lowered his ERA to 2.54. In the third inning Fernandez walked Jimenez, who has only one at-bat all season, but the rookie pitched around the mistake and retired the next 12 batters before Cabrera doubled in the seventh. Cleveland’s other hit was a single by Ryan Raburn in the eighth. Fernandez became the first Marlins pitcher to strike out 10 or more in consecutive games since Ricky Nolasco in 2008. In the first inning, Cabrera mishandled a potential double-play grounder with one out. Morrison followed with an RBI double, Donovan Solano’s groundout scored another run and Hechavarria hit a two-out RBI single.

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Randy Hageman, (top photo) of Sidney, and his nine-year-old son, Bryce Hageman, get an autograph from Adam Anderson on Thursday afternoon in front of the Sidney Advance Auto Parts store. Anderson is a monster truck driver from North Carolina who will be performing tonight at the Eldora Speedway. Many fans attended the event Thursday.

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San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Iutis Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 Iutis Linescores p.m. American Tournament N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, Indians 210 0_3 7 0 10:10 p.m. Twins 834 x_15 18 0 Saturday's Games HR: Young, White (T) Smothers (I) Kansas City (B.Chen 4-0) at 3B: Jonett (T) N.Y. Mets (C.Torres 1-2), 1:10 p.m. Atlanta (Beachy 0-0) at Red Sox 110 130_6 10 0 Philadelphia (Lannan 3-4), 4:05 Yankees 000 031_4 10 0 p.m. HR: Reir (RS) L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 3-6) at 3B: McCluskey(RS) Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 6-9), 4:05 p.m. Yankees 353 4_15 18 Colorado (J.De La Rosa 10-5) at Twins 000 0_ 0 8 Pittsburgh (Liriano 11-4), 7:05 p.m. 3B: Jones, Martin Arizona (Corbin 12-2) at Boston National (Peavy 8-4), 7:10 p.m. Dodgers 303 01_7 13 0 Cleveland (McAllister 4-6) at Mets 531 28_19 15 0 Miami (Ja.Turner 3-3), 7:10 p.m. 3B: Kelly, Bryant, Thornsberry (M) San Francisco (Lincecum 5-11) Vaughn (D) at Tampa Bay (Price 6-5), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Westbrook 7-5) at Phillies 104 403 1_13 21 0 Cincinnati (Cingrani 4-1), 7:10 p.m. Expos 310 040 0_8 17 0 Washington (Haren 5-11) at 3B: Herron, Conrad (P) Milwaukee (D.Hand 0-2), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Nova 4-4) at San Expos 010 522 0_10 21 0 Diego (T.Ross 2-4), 8:40 p.m. Mets 215 004 1_11 13 0 Sunday's Games HR: Murphy (E) Cleveland at Miami, 1:10 p.m. 3B: Kelly/ Bryant (M) Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Continental St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1:10 Raiders 01(10) 120 3_17 24 0 p.m. Steelers 410 201 1_9 15 0 Arizona at Boston, 1:35 p.m. 3B: Calhoun, Bernardi (R) Upkins Colorado at Pittsburgh, 1:35 (S) p.m. San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. OLF Washington at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Shelby Oaks L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Shelby Oaks Ladies League N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 4:10 July 31 p.m. Play of the day: Team low putts. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 8:05 Number of players: 21. p.m. First 6267: Connie Lewis, Doris Monday's Games Nasemann and Mary Jo Rassewar. Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 Second 68: Fran Brockman, p.m. Anne Coon and Ellen Joslin L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 7:05 First Flight: Barb Rogers, Mar- p.m. cia Shaffer, Faye Spangler and Milwaukee at San Francisco, Joyce Wick 10:15 p.m. Second Flight: Carol Schlatter, American League Pat Billing, Linda Spangler and By The Associated Press Lee Muhlenkamp East Division W L Pct GB BASEBALL Boston 66 44 .600 -Tampa Bay 64 44 .593 1 Baltimore 60 49 .550 5½ Scoreboard New York 56 51 .523 8½ National League Toronto 50 58 .463 15 By The Associated Press Central Division East Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Detroit 61 45 .575 -Atlanta 64 45 .587 -- Cleveland 60 48 .556 2 Washington 52 56 .481 11½ Kansas City 54 51 .514 6½ Philadelphia 50 58 .463 13½ Minnesota 45 60 .429 15½ New York 48 58 .453 14½ Chicago 40 66 .377 21 Miami 42 65 .393 21 West Division Central Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Oakland 63 45 .583 -Pittsburgh 65 43 .602 -- Texas 60 49 .550 3½ St. Louis 63 44 .589 1½ Seattle 50 58 .463 13 Cincinnati 60 49 .550 5½ Los Angeles 49 58 .458 13½ Chicago 49 60 .450 16½ Houston 36 71 .336 26½ Milwaukee 46 62 .426 19 Thursday's Games West Division Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox W L Pct GB 1 Los Angeles 59 49 .546 -Kansas City 7, Minnesota 2 Arizona 55 53 .509 4 Texas 7, Arizona 1 Colorado 51 59 .464 9 Baltimore 6, Houston 3 San Diego 50 59 .459 9½ Boston 8, Seattle 7 San Francisco 48 59 .449 10½ L.A. Angels 8, Toronto 2 Thursday's Games Friday's Games Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas 7, Arizona 1 Chicago White Sox at Detroit, San Francisco 2, Philadelphia 1 7:08 p.m. St. Louis 13, Pittsburgh 0 Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Atlanta 11, Colorado 2 Cleveland at Miami, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 4 Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 Friday's Games p.m. L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 2 San Francisco at Tampa Bay, Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 7:10 p.m. p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 8:10 Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. p.m. Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 10:05 Cleveland at Miami, 7:10 p.m. p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, p.m. 10:10 p.m.

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TRANSACTIONS Transactions for Friday By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES -Placed 2B Brian Roberts on the paternity leave list. Reinstated RHP Steve Johnson from the 15-day DL. TEXAS RANGERS -- Claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from Oakland. Optioned OF Engel Beltre to Round Rock (PCL). National League NEW YORK METS -- Selected the contract of LHP Pedro Feliciano from Las Vegas (PCL). Placed LHP Josh Edgin on the 15-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES -- Activated RHP Jared Hughes from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Vic Black to Indianapolis (IL). American Association EL PASO DIABLOS -- Released OF Rogelio Noris. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS -Released LHP Josh Poytress. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS -- Reinstated INF Ryan Strieby from the inactive list. Placed LHP Erick Threets on the inactive list. Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS -- Traded OF Carlos Guzman to Trois-Rivieres for INF Richard Arias and a player to be named. Frontier League JOLIET SLAMMERS -- Signed C Zak Colby. Released INF Nate Wilder. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS -- Sold the contract of SS Taylor Wrenn to Texas (AL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association SACRAMENTO KINGS -Named Corliss Williamson assistant coach. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL -- Suspended Baltimore CB Asa Jackson for the first eight games of the 2013 regular season

for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. CHICAGO BEARS -- Signed LB Andrew Starks to a three-year contract. Waived K Austin Signor. CINCINNATI BENGALS -Signed DT Vaughn Meatoga. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS-Were awarded LS Luke Ingram off waivers from Pittsburgh. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Signed OL Luke Patterson and OL Brice Schwab. OAKLAND RAIDERS -Signed K Sebastian Janikowski to a four-year contract extension. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES -Excused WR Riley Cooper from all team activities indefinitely after he was caught on video making a racial slur. HOCKEY National Hockey League PHOENIX COYOTES -- Announced today the team renewed their one-year affiliation agreement the Gwinnett (ECHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS -- Resigned F Bracken Kearns to a oneyear contract. ST. LOUIS BLUES -- Signed D Jay Bouwmeester to a five-year contract extension. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING -Signed G Kristers Gudlevskis to a three-year contract. American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS -- Agreed to terms with F Justin Johnson, F Ben Rosen, D Mathieu Coderre-Gagnon, D Sean Escobedo and G Parker Milner. HAMILTON BULLDOGS -Signed F Stefan Chaput and F Erik Nystrom. SPRINGFIELD FALCONS -Named Manny Legace goalie consultant. ECHL STOCKTON THUNDER -Agreed to terms with D Nathan Deck. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS -- Suspended Real Salt Lake MF Yordany Alvarez three games for a reckless challenge that injured New York MF Tim Cahill in a July 27 game. Suspended Philadelphia MF Keon Daniel one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for an act of violent conduct against Vancouver MF Jun Marques Davidson in a July 27 game. Suspended Colorado D Hendry Thomas one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for a reckless challenge of LA Galaxy MF Hector Jimenez in a July 27 game. Thomas is also suspended one game for yellow card accumulation. FC DALLAS -- Loaned F Bradlee Baladez to Fort Lauderdale (NASL). PHILADELPHIA UNION -Signed MF Gilberto dos Santos Souza Junior. SPORTING KANSAS CITY -Signed D Erik Palmer-Brown. COLLEGE ARKANSAS BAPTIST -- Announced senior RB Michael Dyer will transfer to Louisville. DUKE--Named Molly O'Brien women's lacrosse volunteer assistant coach. HAWAII -- Fired offensive coordinator Aaron Price. MOUNT OLIVE -- Named Allison Young and Matt Parker assistant athletic trainers. OKLAHOMA -- Named Ryan Connolly volunteer assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE - Named Kristen Johnson interim women's volleyball coach. TROY -- Promoted Bart Barnes to women's golf coach. WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH -Named Kelly McNiff women's assistant basketball coach.

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Former Penn State football player Curt Warner (center) shares stories about his family’s experiences with autism for the closing keynote address at the National Autism Conference on Thursday at the Penn Stater in State College, Pa. Curt was joined by his wife, Ana, (left) and oldest son, Jonathan, as they talked about the family’s twins, Austin and Christian who have autism.

Ex-PSU RB Warner shares stories about sons’ autism

Genaro C. Armas Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Curt Warner hesitated and took a breath before stepping back to the podium following an encouraging pat on the back from his wife. Talking about autism is tough on the former Seattle Seahawks and Penn State running back. But Warner says raising twin boys, both autistic, has been even tougher — more difficult than any 4th-and-1 run he’s ever had in his College Football Hall of Fame career. Joined by his wife, Ana, and another son, Jonathan, Warner returned to his alma mater this week to deliver the closing address at the National Autism Conference. It was the first time the family appeared together to talk about the developmental disability affecting 19-year-old twins Austin and Christian. “We are never going to give up on our boys,”

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Curt Warner said, drawing applause from the several hundred in attendance. “Never give up, never give in, but you learn to pray quite a bit.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines autism spectrum disorders as “a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges,” and says people with autism handle information in their brain differently from other people. It took a little coaxing for Warner to share his experiences at the conference for educators and other professionals, as well as families. The ability to visit oldest son Jonathan, 20, at Penn State helped. The younger Warner, a redshirt freshman receiver, starts training camp with the team on Monday. “We can bring so much to the other families who are part of it,” Ana Warner said at a news conference after their talk. “You need to make it real. You have a child with autism and there are things you have to deal with.” The Warner twins weren’t diagnosed until they were 5. Since then, programs to help kids and their families have increased in what Ana Warner viewed as a welcome, positive step. The Warners relayed emotional stories, such as having a family member sleep by the door when on vacation to make sure the boys don’t wander. “The most important thing with autism is you’ve got to have some faith,” Curt Warner said. “This is a struggle that doesn’t just end.” Warner was a leader on Penn State’s 1982 national championship team. He went on to rush for more than 6,800 yards and 56 touchdowns in eight seasons in the NFL, mainly in Seattle. Follow Genaro Armas at http://twitter. com/GArmasAP

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