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The rain overnight didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen the spirits of the stalwarts souls who took part in the Shelby County Relay for Life at the fairgrounds over the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had hours of rain overnight,â&#x20AC;? said Rhonda Pence, one of the Relay committee members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rain did not even dampen anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirits. People were walking the whole time, and the DJ continuously played rain songs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Singing in the Rain,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Purple Rain,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a good time,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Several teams still have fundraisers this month, but according to Pence, about $170,000 has been raised so far toward the $220,000 goal. They have until the end of the month to close up accounts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;$238,000 is my private goal,â&#x20AC;? she said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That way we end up beating Miami County.â&#x20AC;?

The auction raised more than $6,000, with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;beautiful swingâ&#x20AC;? drawing a lot of attention.

One of the highlights of the evening was the pageant, which saw several local males donning spangles and high heels to raise money for the cause.

County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Sell was the pageant entrant for Team Justice for a Cure, which raised more than $1,300, beating their own record from last year, Pence said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shelby Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always done an outstanding job, and they did again this year,â&#x20AC;? Pence said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so pleased and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough for this county. The teams were just fabulous. The decorations, their enthusiasm, the amount of people who showed up was just great. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sure the rain cost us some money overnight, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scare everyone away,â&#x20AC;? Pence added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We held our cornhole tournament in one of the buildings. We had our line dancers. It was still a good weekend.â&#x20AC;?

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Loralei Chambers, 6, of Sidney, gets her hair cut off by Amber Blackford, of Piqua, as her mom Lorraine Rose (left) and sister Lola Chambers, 9, both of Sidney, look on at Relay For Life Saturday. The hair will be donated and will be used for making wigs for people who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Both girls have never had a haircut outside of Relay For Life. For additional Relay for Life photos, see Page 9.

Al-Qaida threats close U.S. diplomatic missions Ahmed Al-Haj and Karin Laub Associated Press

SANAA, Yemen (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Security forces closed roads, put up extra blast walls and increased patrols Sunday near some of the more than 20 U.S. diplomatic missions in the Muslim world that Washington had ordered closed for the weekend following warnings of a possible al-Qaida attack.

The c l o s u re s came with a call for Americans abroad to take extra precautions August, throughout particularly when using planes, trains and boats, though some veteran expatriates shrugged off the warnings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been here long enough to know where and where not to go,â&#x20AC;? said Brian Edwards, a professional basketball

player from Detroit, Michigan, who has lived in Egypt for nearly six years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel generally safe.â&#x20AC;?

Some warned, meanwhile, that such security measures are not sustainable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sets a precedent,â&#x20AC;? said Shadi Hamid, an analyst with the Brookings Doha Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happens if you keep on getting credible threats?â&#x20AC;?

The countries with closure orders covered much of the Muslim and Arab world, from Mauritania in the west to Bangladesh in the east.

The State Department said 19 diplomatic posts will remain closed through Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of an abundance of caution.â&#x20AC;? State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the decision to keep the embassies and

consulates closed is â&#x20AC;&#x153;not an indication of a new threat.â&#x20AC;? faciliDiplomatic ties will remain closed through Saturday in Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, among other countries.

In recent days, U.S. officials have said they have received significant and detailed intelligence suggesting a possible attack, with some clues pointing to the al-Qaida terror network.

The State Department said the potential for terrorism was particularly acute in the Middle East and North Africa, with a possible attack occurring on or coming from the Arabian Peninsula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The threat was specific as to how enormous it was going to be and also that certain dates were given,â&#x20AC;? Rep.

Pete King, R-N.Y., who chairs a House panel on counterterrorism and intelligence, told ABC on Sunday.

King said he believes al-Qaida â&#x20AC;&#x153;is in many ways stronger than it was before 9/11 because it has mutated and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread in dramatically different locations.â&#x20AC;? The terror networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yemen branch, known as alQaida in the Arabian Peninsula, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is the most deadly of all the al-Qaida affiliates,â&#x20AC;? King said.

In Jordan, a counterterrorism official said available information pointed to a potential threat to U.S. interests in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in Yemen, and that this prompted the temporary closure of U.S. missions across the Muslim world. He spoke on condition of anonymity as he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t authorized to

discuss the issue with journalists.

In Yemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, Sanaa, security was beefed up Sunday around the U.S. Embassy building and the nearby Sheraton Hotel where U.S. Marines stay.

Police set up a checkpoint at an access road leading to the embassy, asking some drivers for identification before letting them pass. Soldiers typically guard the area around the embassy, but on Sunday they were spread out in a wider radius. Cars were prevented from stopping outside the Sheraton, where two armored vehicles sat out front.

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MIAMI (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the revolution the tea party had in mind.

Four years ago, the movement and its potent mix of anger and populism persuaded thousands of costumed and signwaving conservatives to protest the ballooning deficit and President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care law. It swept a crop of nocompromise lawmakers into Congress and governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices and transformed political up-and-comers, including Florida Sen.

Marco Rubio, into household names.

But as many tea party stars seek reelection next year and Rubio considers a 2016 presidential run, conservative activists are finding themselves at a crossroads. Many of their standard-bearers have embraced more moderate positions on bedrock issues such as immigration and health care, broadening their appeal in swing states but dampening grass-roots passion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They keep sticking their finger in the eyes of the guys who got them elected,â&#x20AC;? said Ralph King, a co-founder of the

Cleveland Tea Party Patriots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people are feeling betrayed.â&#x20AC;?

The tea party is a loosely knit web of activists, and some are hoping to rekindle the fire with 2014 primary challenges to wayward Republicans. But many more say they plan to sit out high-profile races in some important swing states next year, a move that GOP leaders fear could imperil the re-election prospects of former tea party luminaries, including the governors of Florida and Ohio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It changes the playing field for us,â&#x20AC;?

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County Record

Sheriff’s log

SUNDAY -11:08 a.m.: larceny.

Deputies took a report of someone entering a person’s car at 2855 Cisco Road.

-10:35 a.m.: larceny.

Deputies took a report of a break-in at a storage unit at C&F Storage, 18666 State Route 274.

-9:17 a.m.: larceny.

Deputies took a report of someone entering a vehicle and garage overnight at 1840 Cisco Road.

SATURDAY -2:26 p.m.: shooting.

Deputies responded, along with Fort Loramie Police, to Cruizers Bar & Grill, 115 North St., Russia, on a report that several rounds of ammunition were fired from a nearby farm and a female was hit in the elbow.

FRIDAY -6:10 p.m.: vandalism.

Residents at 5796 Wright Puthoff Road reported their house was egged.

-1:44 p.m.: larceny.

Deputies took a report

City Record

Fire, rescue

SUNDAY -8:59 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 500 block of Arrowhead Drive.

-7:16 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1900 block of Progress Way. -5:41 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 700 block of Spruce Avenue.

-4:37 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1200 block of Taft Street.

SATURDAY -10:11 p.m.: medical.

that someone broke a window and stole a laptop at 16077 PascoMontra Road.

Village log

SATURDAY -9:28 p.m.: vandalism.

Botkins Police responded to a report of vandalism at Botkins Local School, 208 N. Sycamore St.

Fire, rescue

SUNDAY -7:28 a.m.: medical.

Anna Rescue, Jackson

Medics were dispatched to the 400 block of Fair Road.

-8:15 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 400 block of Miami Avenue.

-6:50 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 2200 block of Wells Drive.

-6:45 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to Tawawa Drive.

-5:07 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 300 block of West Russell Road.

-4:45 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 700 block of North Wagner Avenue.

Woman injured in accidental shooting RUSSIA — A Greenville woman was transported to the hospital Saturday afternoon following an accidental shooting in Russia.

Emergency crews were dispatched to Cruizer’s Bar & Grill, 115 North St., around 2:30 p.m.

Saturday on a report of shots fired and someone struck. Versailles Life Squad, Russia Fire, Fort Loramie Police and Shelby County Sheriff ’s Deputies responded.

The initial investigation determined that Matt Cordonnier was target

shooting at a nearby farm on Russia Road with a Marline .22-cal rifle.

Cordonnier did not have adequate backstop, allowing rounds to reach the parking lot of Cruizer’s Bar & Grill, where the victim was standing.

Kristy K. Godown, 40, of Greenville, was struck in the elbow. She was transported by Versailles Life Squad to Wayne Hospital in Greenville with non-life-threatening injuries.

The incident remains under investigation.

As published by OSU Extension, a recent article in the Buckeye Yard and Garden Line lists some possible reasons trees might lose their leaves in the summer. Drought: Trees could lose as many as 10 percent of their leaves during a drought without being irreversibly affected.

Typically, once drought conditions are in place, leave begin to drop and continue to drop for the extent of the drought period. While a tree uses leaves to make food, this amount of leaf loss does little or no harm, and might actually be helpful to the tree.

By shedding these leaves, the tree loses less water through transpiration.

Adjustments to summer conditions: Sometimes trees just make too many leaves. When cool moist spring weather turns to hotter dryer summer conditions, a number of leaves might drop suddenly. In Ohio, this could happen sometime in mid-June to mid-July. This is called “physiological leaf drop” and does not harm the plant’s health.

Inner Leaf Drop: The observer should look carefully at the tree. If the falling leaves are from the inside

Center Rescue and Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to a call in the 17500 block of Ohio 119.

-5:07 a.m.: medical. Houston Rescue responded to a call in the 4800 block of HardinWapakoneta Road.

SATURDAY -11:59 p.m.: medical.

Jackson Center Rescue and Anna Rescue, along with a deputy, responded to a call in the 300 block of North Linden Street, Jackson Center.

-11:25 p.m.: fire.

-3:13 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 500 block of Buckeye Avenue.

-2:29 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1000 block of Whipp Road.

-9:17 a.m.: smoke. Emergency personnel responded along with mutual aid Anna Fire, Kettlersville Van Buren Fire and Port Jefferson Rescue to 3003 Cisco Road on a report of smoke coming from a room. It was determined to be an overheated heater in a room.

-9:02 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 400 block

Houston Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 4525 Dawson Road.

-8:25 p.m.: medical.

Houston Rescue and a deputy responded to a medical call in the 4200 block of Stoker Road.

-1:17 p.m.: medical.

Anna Rescue responded to a medical call in the 400 block of East Main Street.

-4:46 a.m.: medical.

Houston Rescue responded to a medical call in the 2500 block of Miami River Road.

of Monterey Drive.

-8:30 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1000 block of Whipp Road.

-3:58 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to Michigan Street and Old Vandemark Road.

-3:20 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 400 block of Sixth Avenue.

FRIDAY -11:21 p.m.: medical assist.

Medics were dispatched to the 800 block of South Walnut Avenue for a medical assist with Sidney Police.

-6:04 p.m.: medical. Medics

-12:40 a.m.: medical.

Houston Rescue responded to a medical call in the 5100 block of Fessler Buxton Road.

FRIDAY -9:34 p.m.: medical.

Fort Loramie Rescue responded to a medical call on South Main Street.

-2:15 p.m.: injury.

Anna Rescue and Van Buren Township Fire responded to an injury call in the 19100 block of Kettlersville Road.

were dispatched to the 100 block of Oldham Avenue.

-2:53 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1900 block of Michigan Avenue.

-12:08 p.m.: property damage accident. Rescue personnel were dispatched to North Street and Ohio Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. There were no injuries.

-11:50 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 500 block of East North Street.

-9:47 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 900 block of Riverside Drive.

New Iranian president vows support for Assad Bassem Mroue Associated Press

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s new president expressed his country’s support to Syria’s embattled leader Bashar Assad’s regime Sunday, saying no force in the world will be able to shake their decades-old alliance.

Hasan Rouhani’s comments came as Syrian troops and rebels fought some of the fiercest battles in the mountains of the coastal province of Latakia, an Assad stronghold.

Rouhani made the comments during a meeting in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday with Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi, Syria’s state news agency SANA said.

Syria has been Tehran’s strongest ally in the Arab

world since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran has been one of Assad’s staunchest backers since Syria’s crisis began. Tehran is believed to have supplied Assad’s government with billions of dollars since the country’s crisis began in March 2011.

Iran-supported Hezbollah also has sent fighters into Syria to bolster an offensive by Assad forces.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran aims to strengthen its relations with Syria and will stand by it in facing all challenges,” SANA quoted Rouhani as saying in a report from Tehran. “The deep, strategic and historic relations between the people of Syria and Iran … will not be shaken by any force in the world.”

Rouhani was elected in June and was endorsed by the country’s supreme leader on Saturday, allowing him to begin acting as president. He was sworn in Sunday.

Reasons trees might lose their leaves

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of the tree, they might have been “shaded out.” Inner leaf drop occurs when the leaves on the outside and top of the tree are so thick that the leaves inside the tree do not receive enough sunlight. After such leaf drop, the larger branches inside the tree and close to the trunk look bare. Inner leaf drop is normal and not harmful.

Shading: If leaves can be lost because of shading from within a single tree, then it follows that leaves can get lost when an entire tree is shaded. Trees are living things and a tree can grow so large that it begins to cast shade on another tree which was once in sunlight. The smaller tree no longer receives enough light to support its leaves which begin to drop.

Another form of shading occurs when closely planted trees grow so large that they begin to shade each other on the sides that face each other. Often, this leads to leaf loss on the sides of the trees where they are in close contact or are intermingling branches.

Insect Damage: Leaves

might fall when they have been damaged by insects.

Most types of trees can be affected by one type of insect or another, few insects affect many types of trees. In Ohio, a common example of an insect which causes leaves to drop is the maple petiole borer which appears most years in May and June.

Although leaf drop from an affected maple may seem dramatic, the leaf loss lasts only a week or so and then is over for the year and the number of leaves lost is not significant to the tree. On oak, there are various leaf mining insects that cause small amounts of damage.

Aphids that attack tree leaves during the summer can also cause early yellowing and leaf drop.

This is most common on tulip trees, oaks, birches and some maple species.

Sooty Molds: Some insects excrete honeydew, a sugary substance in which various molds (some of them quite dark) can grow; these are known as sooty molds. In Ohio, these insects usually are aphids or scale insects, but leafhoppers and spittlebugs also are common

culprits. If the honeydew excretions and the sooty mold coating are heavy, leaves might drop because light cannot penetrate the coating of mold to reach the leaves. In essence, a coating of sooty mold is another form of shading.

The sooty mold does no direct harm to the tree, but the observer may want to determine the source of the honeydew. The insect excreting the honeydew might be so plentiful that damage also is occurring from the feeding activity of the insect.

Leaf Diseases: Leaves might fall after they’ve been infected by various leaf spot diseases. In Ohio,

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several anthracnose diseases may cause leaves of maple, black walnut, oak or ash to fall in early to midsummer. Leaf drop usually appears sudden and dramatic. On crabapple, apple scab may cause leaves to drop all season, leaving a sparse-looking tree by the end of the season. On sycamore, powdery mildew may cause leaves to fall from late summer onward.

Usually, the number of leaves lost to these types of disease is not significant.

If all of the leaves are lost, the observer might consider treatment of the tree the following year. Fatal diseases or injuries: Leaves might fall if a tree has been seriously injured or is in the process of dying. A lightning strike may cause leaves to fall and may lead to death of the tree. Dutch elm disease (of elm) or Verticillium wilt (of maple) could lead to leaf drop. In the case of fatal diseases, the observer will note that the entire tree is affected, they healthy leaves do not remain on the tree, and that the branches and leaf buds are dead or dying.

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Extra security also could be seen near U.S. embassies in Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan.

In the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, troops set up new blast barriers last week to block several streets leading into the city’s already heavily fortified Green Zone, home to the sprawling U.S. Embassy and Iraqi government offices.

Troops also intensified searches of those entering the Green Zone, opening car trunks and frisking male passengers.

In the Jordanian capital of Amman, a Jordanian security officer said bomb squads searched the perimeter of the U.S. Embassy while additional security vehicles were deployed in the area, including troop carriers with special forces trained in counterterrorism. Security also was tightened around the homes of U.S. diplomats in Amman, said the officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

The State Department, meanwhile, urged U.S. travelers to take extra precautions. Expats appeared to take the warnings in stride.

Rebecca Proctor, a magazine editor in Dubai, said she had heard of the threats, but wasn’t going to change her routine.

She said she spent the day in meetings around the city, despite warnings from a friend not to visit tourist areas or speak English in public.

“I’m not going to stay inside and huddled up,” said Proctor, who is from New London, Connecticut.

In Amman, San Francisco native Wendy LeBlanc, an education consultant, also said she wasn’t changing her routine.

“Right now, the biggest threat here is a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire,” said LeBlanc, referring to the custom in parts of the Arab world to shoot in the air to mark important occasions.

The decision to close the U.S. diplomatic missions on Sunday — a work day in most of the region — came almost a year after an attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, that killed the ambassador and three other Americans.

Some argued that heightened security measures could give al-Qaida an inadvertent image boost.

“The closure of some U.S. embassies sends a wrong message to the world that al-Qaida is still strong,” said Qais Mohammed, an engineer from Baghdad. “I think that adopting balanced and fair policies toward the Arab and Islamic world is the best way to safeguard U.S. embassies and interests in the region.”

——— Laub reported from the West Bank. Associated Press writers Jamal Halaby and Dale Gavlak in Amman, Jordan, Sameer N. Yacoub in Baghdad, Michael Casey in Dubai, Aya Batrawy in Cairo and Max J. Rosenthal in Jerusalem contributed to this report.

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J o s e p h A n d r e w Meadows, 38, of 419 Sixth Ave., Sidney, passed away unexpect antly on Saturday morning, Aug. 3, 2013, at 4:27 a.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

A lifetime resident of Sidney, Joseph was a stay-at-home dad. He devoted his love and his life to his special friend, Kristi and their sons. He was dedicated and very active in his boy’s lives, their sporting events and youth activities. He enjoyed walking in the park with his family and taking his boys fishing.

Joseph had a special gift for technology and also loved to research his computer.

Joseph was born April 22, 1975, in Troy, Ohio, to Joyce E. (Schmidt) Meadows, and she survives in Sidney.

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Meadows II, of Sidney; stepson Kaleb Weaver, of Sidney; one brother, Thomas Edward Meadows, and his wife Victoria, of Sandusky; four uncles, David Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Steven S chmidt , Andrew Schmidt; and nieces and nephew, Elizabeth Meadows, Rachel Meadows and Samuel Meadows, Joseph was preceded in death by his grandparents.

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Mildred Katheryn ‘Mickey’ Ely M i l d r e d K a t h e r y n “Mickey” Ely, 87, a native of Sidney and a resident of Palmetto, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at 5:15 a.m. at her son’s residence.

Mickey’s passing leaves those who knew her sad, but also provides us an opportunity to appreciate a loving mother, grandmother, g r e a t - g r a n d m o t h e r, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend; always quick with a smile and conversation even as her health failed. She will be remembered for her love, her strength, and she will hold a special presence in all the lives she touched.

Mickey retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation after 31 years of dedicated service. She was a caring friend; she was an avid card player and enjoyed all sports.

Mickey was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Port Jefferson, to the late Robert Maxwell and Kitty McCrary Maxwell. She was married to the late Eldon Ely on July 8, 1944, in Salina, Kan., and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Mickey will be sadly missed by her son, Fred Ely and his wife Martha, of Sidney;

daughter, Elayne Ely, of Pounding Mill, Va.; brother, Robert Maxwell and his wife Patsy, of Sidney; grandchildren, Jerry Ely and his wife Stacey, of Sidney; Mike Ely and his wife Dawn, of Sidney; Sam Ely and his wife Diana, of Orange Park, Fla.; Nicole Bell and her husband Brian, of Sidney; and Julie Meyer and her husband David, of Sidney.

Mickey also leaves 11 g re at- g ra n d c h i l d re n and three great-greatgrandchildren.

Mickey was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kristi Ely in 2006; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Pat Maxwell; and sister and brother-inlaw, Betty and Bob Burk.

Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that donations be made in Mickey’s name to Wilson Home Health and Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the Ely family at www. theadamsfuneralhome. com.

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Mayor begins 2-week absence for therapy Elliot Spagat and Julie Watson Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Therapists say admitting one has a problem is the first step toward recovery. For San Diego Mayor Bob Filner that could be tricky.

The first-term mayor and former congressman starts two weeks of intensive therapy Monday while facing a sexual harassment lawsuit and calls for his resignation amid a flurry of allegations that he groped women for years.

Even as he undergoes treatment, Filner is set to be grilled by lawyers under oath this week in a lawsuit brought by his former communications director that claims he asked her to work without panties, told her he wanted to see her naked and dragged her around in a headlock while whispering in her ear.

Neither Filner nor his office has released details about his therapy or its location. Filner is picking up the tab for the treatment.

Filner’s accusers, his one-time supporters and voters have expressed skepticism that any twoweek program is an appropriate remedy for what Filner himself has described as years of inappropriate behavior toward women. Longtime therapists also questioned how much progress could be made.

“It is pie-in-the-sky to think that in two weeks anyone could be a new man,” said Helen Friedman, a St. Louis psychologist who has treated compulsive sexual behavior for 30 years, though she said it was a good start.

Party From page 1 said Tom Gaitens, former Florida director of FreedomWorks, a political action committee that has spent millions of dollars to help tea party candidates. “The most powerful thing we have as a movement is our feet and our vote.”

In the summer of 2009, tea party supporters stormed congressional town hall meetings, shouting down lawmakers who had voted for the bank bailout and the stimulus package. The movement’s voice grew louder after Democrats passed the health care overhaul, and voters took their outrage to the polls in 2010. The tea party wave stunned Democrats and many moderate Republicans, sweeping the GOP into control of the House and changing the balance of power in many statehouses.

But not long after some tea party stars took office, political analysts said, they were forced to adapt to a changing landscape, particularly in states Obama won in 2012, and to the realities of governing.

The tea party also fell out of favor with many people. At its height after the 2010 elections, a CBS News poll found that 31 percent of those surveyed considered themselves tea party supporters. A May survey found just 24 percent identified with the movement.

Facing sagging approval ratings, tea party Republicans, some of whom were elected by slim margins, shifted tactics.

Fla. Gov. Rick Scott, a former health care company executive who won office by attacking the health law and calling for deep cuts to state spending, has embraced the health law and signed one of the largest budgets in state history, complete with pay raises for teachers. Similarly, Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, and Rick Snyder, R-Mich., are battling their GOPdominated legislatures to expand Medicaid, a big part of the health law.

Tea party supporters were most struck by Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants. His personal story and unlikely rise to power made him perhaps the most prominent figure in the movement.

As a Senate candidate in 2010, he denounced as “amnesty” any plan that would offer a path to citizenship for those who were in the country illegally. Yet in recent

months, he has emerged as a leader of a bipartisan Senate group that developed a plan that includes such a provision. The plan has been panned by conservatives but ultimately could bolster Rubio’s standing with Hispanics, a growing demographic group that has voted overwhelmingly Democratic in recent years.

One sweltering July day, a half-dozen tea party protesters gathered under a tree in front of Rubio’s Miami office, seeking shade as they denounced his support for an immigration overhaul. But the protest soon turned into more of a support group, with the four men and two women grousing to each other about how Rubio had turned into a “backstabber,” a “liar” and a “flip-flopper.”

Juan Fiol, a real estate broker who organized the protest, kept looking at his phone, waiting for calls from fellow tea party supporters that never came.

“It was supposed to be a big event,” he said as he waved a large “Don’t Tread on Me” flag.

The movement’s top strategists acknowledge the tea party is quieter today, by design. It has matured, they said, from a protest movement to a political movement.

Large-scale rallies have given way to strategic letter-writing and phonebanking campaigns to push or oppose legislative agendas in Washington and state capitals. In Michigan and Ohio, for example, leaders have battled the implementation of the president’s health law and the adoption of “Common Core” state school standards.

Local activists say they have focused largely on their own communities since Obama’s re-election and the ideological drift of some tea partybacked politicians. Many are running for school boards, county commissions and city councils, focusing on issues such as unfunded pension liabilities and sewer system repairs.

“The positions that people are filling at the local levels are more important for the future of the movement and the future of the country,” said Jenny Beth Martin, co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots, a national umbrella organization. “It’s creating a farm team for the future.”

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States consider regulation of drones in U.S. skies Lisa Corwell Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — Thousands of civilian drones are expected in U.S. skies within a few years and concerns they could be used to spy on Americans are fueling legislative efforts in several states to regulate the unmanned aircraft.

Varied legislation involving drones was introduced this year in more than 40 states, including Ohio.

Many of those bills seek to regulate law enforcement’s use of information-gathering drones by requiring search warrants. Some bills have stalled or are still pending, but at least six states now require warrants, and Virginia has put a two-year moratorium on drone use by law enforcement to provide more time to develop guidelines.

Domestic drones often resemble the small radiocontrolled model airplanes and helicopters flown by hobbyists and can help monitor floods and other emergencies, survey crops and assist search-andrescue operations. But privacy advocates are worried because the aircraft can also carry cameras and other equipment to capture images of people and property.

“Right now police can’t come into your house without a search warrant,” said Ohio Rep. Rex Damschroder, who has proposed drone regulations.

“But with drones, they can come right over your back-

yard and take pictures.”

Since 2006, the Federal Aviation Administration has approved more than 1,400 requests for drone use from government agencies and public universities wanting to operate the unmanned aircraft for purposes including research and public safety. Since 2008, approval had been granted to at least 80 law enforcement agencies.

But the FAA estimates that as many as 7,500 small commercial unmanned aircraft could be operating domestically within the next few years. A federal law enacted last year requires the FAA to develop a plan for safely integrating the aircraft into U.S. airspace by September 2015.

Damschroder’s proposed bill would prohibit law enforcement agencies from using drones to get evidence or other information without a search warrant.

Exceptions would include credible risks of terrorist attacks or the need for swift action to prevent imminent harm to life or property or to prevent suspects from escaping or destroying evidence.

The Republican said he isn’t against drones but worries they could threaten constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

“I don’t want the government just going up and down every street snooping,” Damschroder said.

The Ohio House speaker’s office says it’s too soon to comment on the chances

for passage. But similar legislation has been enacted in Florida, Tennessee, Idaho, Montana, Texas and Oregon.

The sponsor of Tennessee’s bill said the law was necessary to ensure that residents can maintain their right to privacy.

“Abuses of privacy rights that we have been seeing from law enforcement recently show a need for this legislation,” said Republican Sen. Mae Beavers.

Beavers and Damschroder modeled their bills after one signed into law this year

by Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who said then that “we shouldn’t have unwarranted surveillance.”

But the industry’s professional association says regulating law enforcement’s use of unmanned aircraft is unnecessary and shortsighted. It wants guidelines covering manned aircraft applied to unmanned aircraft.

“We don’t support rewriting existing search warrant requirements under the guise of privacy,” said Mario Mairena, government relations manager for the Arlington, Va.based Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International.

The association predicts unmanned aircraft systems will generate billions of dollars in economic impact in the next few years and says privacy concerns are unwarranted.

In Maine, Gov. Paul LePage vetoed the state’s

drone-regulating legislation, saying “this bill steps too far” and would lead to lawsuits and harm Maine’s opportunities for new aerospace jobs. He plans to establish guidelines allowing legitimate uses while protecting privacy.

The American Civil Liberties Union supports legislation to regulate drone use and require search warrants, but it would also like weapons banned from domestic drones and limits on how long drone-collected data could be kept, said Melissa Bilancini, an ACLU of Ohio staff attorney.

In North Dakota, Rep. Rick Becker’s bill to ban weapons from drones and require search warrants failed, but the Republican says he plans to try again because “we must address these privacy concerns.”

Democratic Rep. Ed Gruchalla, formerly in law enforcement, opposed Becker’s bill out of concern it would restrict police from effectively using drones.

“We are familiar with drones in North Dakota, and I don’t know of any abuses or complaints,” he said.

Drones can be as small as a bird or have a wingspan as large as a Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737, but a program manager with the International Association of Chiefs of Police says most law enforcement agencies considering unmanned aircraft are looking at ones weighing around 2 pounds that only fly for about 15 minutes.

Killer set for execution found hanged in cell Thomas J. Sheeran Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) — A man condemned to death for fatally stabbing a neighbor during a Cleveland burglary was found hanged in his cell Sunday just days before his Wednesday execution.

Billy Slagle, 44, was found at about 5 a.m. at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution south of Columbus and was declared dead within the hour, prison spokeswoman JoEllen Smith said.

“He was in his cell alone. No other inmates suspected to be involved,” Smith said in an email.

“It does appear to be a suicide.”

Under regular prison policy, he was scheduled to be placed under preexecution watch Sunday morning but “was not yet placed under constant watch,” Smith said.

Slagle’s defense team was shocked and sad-

dened at the news and had no clue he might commit suicide, attorney Vicki Werneke said.

“We were still litigating in court and had hoped that the execution would have been stopped.

There was oral argument scheduled for Monday afternoon,” she told The Associated Press in an email.

An autopsy will be conducted Monday, according to Mike Ratliff, chief investigator for the Ross County coroner. He said the case was under investigation and no initial findings could be provided.

Slagle was sentenced in 1988 to die for the stabbing of Mari Anne Pope, who was killed while two young children she was watching were in the house.

In a rare move, the prosecutor in Cleveland asked the Ohio Parole Board to spare Slagle. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim

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This undated file photo provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction shows Billy Slagle. Slagle, facing execution Wednesday was found hanged in his cell at the Chillecothe Correctional Institution Sunday morning.

McGinty said jurors today, with the option of life without parole, would be unlikely to sentence Slagle to death.

The parole board and Gov. John Kasich both rejected mercy for Slagle.

McGinty declined com-

ment through a spokesman.

Last week, Slagle’s attorney argued that a jury never got the chance to hear the full details of his troubled childhood.

The attorneys, arguing for a new trial and to delay his execution, said that information met requirements for asking for a new trial, which normally must happen within four months of a conviction.

Slagle was “unavoidably prevented” from filing his request because his original attorneys didn’t develop and present the evidence, the filing said.

McGinty and Slagle’s attorneys had cited his age — at 18, he was barely old enough for execution in Ohio — and his history of alcohol and drug addiction.

——— Associated Press writer Julie Carr Smyth in Columbus contributed to this report

Ohio news briefs Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile DAYTON (AP) — A pool of mosquitoes has tested positive for the West Nile virus in a wooded area of a southwest Ohio park.

A spokesman for Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County says the recent test of mosquitoes in a wooded area at Dayton’s Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark was the first positive one in the region this season. Public Health planned to treat the area with insecticide.

The Dayton Daily News reports that Franklin County also had a mosquito pool test positive this summer in the Columbus area.

There were 121 reported cases of West Nile virus in Ohio in 2012, including seven deaths. State health officials say no human cases have been reported so far this year in Ohio.

The virus can cause convulsions, paralysis and loss of vision in severe cases.

Attorney general warns of military scams COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s attorney general has warned members of the U.S. military and their families to be alert to consumer scams including some specifically targeting military personnel.

Attorney General Mike DeWine says some of the military-specific scams include targeting grandparents of military personnel. The scammers claim the consumer’s grandchild in the military has been arrested and detained overseas and the grandparents must wire money.

Other scams involve family members of deployed service members being asked to send money so the service members can go on early leave.

DeWine encourages active-duty military members and their families to report any consumer complaints to his office. DeWine says his office offers a fast-track complaint process and some free legal services to military personnel.

Football Hall of Fame weekend big business in Ohio CANTON (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend means big business in northeast Ohio.

The Hall of Fame weekend in Canton includes a parade, Saturday’s enshrinement and Sunday’s Hall of Fame Game.

The Hall of Fame uses 21 hotels in the Akron-Canton area to put up enshrinees and their guests.

Tammy Owens with the Pro Football Hall of Fame tells The Repository of Canton the enshrinee guest list adds up to 4,000 to 5,000 room-nights of lodging.

Shoplifting suspect shot by police at Ohio outlet mall MONROE (AP) — A police officer shot and wounded a shoplifting suspect fleeing an outlet mall in southwest Ohio.

The shooting occurred Saturday night at the Cincinnati Premium Outlets north of the city.

Monroe police say an officer sent to investigate several shoplifting suspects wounded one who fled in a car and accelerated toward the officer.

According to the Dayton Daily News, the identity and injuries of the suspect and officer were not immediately released.

Ohio adds immune disorder to newborn testing COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio health authorities have added an immune disorder to the state’s newborn screenings.

The Ohio Department of Health says screening began July 29 for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder.

The screening is done with specimens already collected for testing for 35 other disorders.

What is known as SCID is a set of genetic disorders causing defects in the immune system. It occurs in about one in every 40,000 newborns. The department says if not treated, it can be fatal in the first year of life. The state projects the screening will identify about three infants with the disorder a year.

Ohio’s newborn screening program began in 1964. The blood is drawn with a heel stick, and testing can identify disorders that require early attention.

Report: Online school closes amid scrutiny TOLEDO (AP) — A northwest Ohio university has announced plans to close its online associate’s degree division this fall.

Tiffin University informed students last week through Facebook and email it is discontinuing degree programs through Ivy Bridge College on Oct. 20, according to a report by The (Toledo) Blade.

The 5-year-old Ivy Bridge enrolled some

2,000 of the nonprofit university’s 6,900 students last year. It is run

by Altius University, a limited liability company.

The newspaper reported university officials sought independent accreditation for Ivy Bridge, with an eye toward it being sold to private investors and run as a for-profit college.

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Officials said a July 25 letter from the commission dictated that Ivy Bridge be shut down.

The commission said in a statement to the newspaper that it had given the university the choice of resubmitting Ivy Bridge for accreditation or severing ties with Altius.

The article said Altius was the brainchild in 2007 of Tiffin’s then-vice president for enrollment Cam Cruickshank and a university software vendor named Paul Freedman.

Freedman and his investors provided start-up funds for Ivy Bridge that Tiffin didn’t have.

“This leaves a big hole in our hearts and also probably (our) wallets,” Freedman said.

Ivy Bridge’s closure comes as for-profit colleges and the Higher Learning Commission that accredits many of them have been criticized for deceptive enrollment practices, possible student aid fraud, poor graduation rates, and excessive marketing budgets, among other things.

The commission initiated a review of Ivy Bridge last year.

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raised concerns about course quality, academic rigor, student retention, and lack of participation by the university in financial decision-making, the newspaper reported. The Ohio Board of Regents is also investigating a complaint as part of its standard reauthorization review of the university regarding Ivy Bridge issuing unauthorized transcripts.

Since failing to get accreditation for Ivy Bridge, Tiffin University has laid off 35 full-time employees and two parttime tutors at Ivy Bridge’s South Toledo headquarters, a spokesman said.

Officials said they don’t

know how many more jobs may be lost because of Ivy Bridge’s closure.

One online student, 51-year-old Joan Coressel of Port Clinton, told the newspaper she was set to graduate in February and the announcement has left her future uncertain.

“I was planning on moving after I finished my degree,” she said.

“Well, now I’m in limbo.

I have no idea what I am going to be doing.” ___ Information from: The Blade, http://www. toledoblade.com/

Nation/World Today in History

By The Associated Press

Today is Monday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2013. There are 148 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On August 5, 1953, Operation Big Switch began as remaining prisoners taken during the Korean War were exchanged at Panmunjom.

On this date: In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Adm. David G. Farragut led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal was laid on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor.

In 1912, the Progressive Party, also known as the “Bull Moose Party,” convened in Chicago. (The party was formed by former President Theodore Roosevelt following a split in the Republican Party.)

In 1921, a baseball game was broadcast for the first time as KDKA radio announcer Harold Arlin described the action between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies from Forbes Field.

(The Pirates won, 8-5.)

In 1924, the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” by Harold Gray made its debut.

In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the National Labor Board, which was later replaced with the National Labor Relations Board.

In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the 200-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics, collecting the third of his four gold medals.

In 1953, the movie “From Here to Eternity” had its world premiere in New York.

In 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from “acute barbiturate poisoning.” South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested; it was the beginning of 27 years of imprisonment.

In 1963, the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union signed a treaty in Moscow banning nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in space and underwater.

In 1969, the U.S. space probe Mariner 7 flew by Mars, sending back photographs and scientific data.

In 1981, the federal government began firing air traffic controllers who had gone out on strike.

Ten years ago: Episcopal leaders in Minneapolis voted to approve the election of the Reverend V. Gene Robinson, an openly gay clergyman, as bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire. A car bombing at the Marriott hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, killed 12 people.

Five years ago: President George W. Bush arrived in South Korea to begin a threecountry Asia tour. Seven firefighters and two pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed on takeoff while ferrying the crew members from fire lines in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern California. Jose Medellin, a Mexican-born condemned killer, was executed by the state of Texas for his part in the gang rape and murder of two teenage girls, Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman, in 1993.

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Hungry bear gets takeout dinner COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A hungry bear helped himself to a takeout dinner at a German restaurant in Colorado Springs.

The manager of Edelweiss told The Denver Post the bear passed by a recycling bin early Wednesday and followed his nose to a dumpster holding leftovers from the previous night.

Surveillance video shows the bear on his hind legs, flipping open dumpster’s lid and nimbly rolling it out of a view into the parking lot to enjoy his feast.

The container was later found knocked over. The bear returned for more early Thursday.

Wildlife officials say if the bear keeps coming back, it will be tagged and relocated to the mountains - or euthanized if that doesn’t work.

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Police arrest suspect in deadly LA driving attack Andrew Dalton and Tami Abdollah Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a driver plowed into crowds at the Venice Beach boardwalk, a seemingly intentional hitand-run that killed an Italian woman on her honeymoon and injured 11 others.

Nathan Louis Campbell, 38, of Los Angeles, was arrested after he walked into a police station in neighboring Santa Monica about two hours after the incident and told police that he was involved.

Campbell remained jailed Sunday on $1 million bail.

Deputy Chief Kirk Albanese declined to discuss a motive but said there was no indication that the attack was a terrorist act or that anyone else was involved.

Security video taken at the popular tourist site showed a man parking a black car, stepping out and surveying the leisurely scene for several minutes before getting back into the vehicle and speeding into the crowd. Hundreds of people who had been walking or sitting at cafes raced to get out of the way before the vehicle sped out of sight.

Witnesses reported a horrifying aftermath.

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In this still frame made from security camera footage from Snapchat, Inc. headquarters, pedestrians scatter as a car drives through a packed afternoon crowd along the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles, Saturday. A driver plowed into crowds at the Venice Beach boardwalk in a seemingly intentional hit-and-run that killed a woman and injured 11 others.

People were “stumbling around, blood dripping down their legs, looking confused not knowing what had happened, people screaming,” said Louisa Hodge, who described “blocks and blocks of people just strewn across the sidewalk.”

The Italian woman was identified as Alice Gruppioni, 32. Her family in Bologna told the Italian news agency LaPresse that she had been on her honeymoon after a July 20 wedding.

Gruppioni worked as

a manager for the family business Sira group, which makes radiators. Her father, Valerio Gruppioni, runs the company and was formerly president of the Bologna soccer team, according to LaPresse.

The family declined to speak to The Associated Press on Sunday.

Authorities said another person was critically injured.

Two others were taken to hospitals in serious condition and eight suffered less serious injuries.

New Iranian president vows support for Assad Bassem Mroue Associated Press

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s new president expressed his country’s support to Syria’s embattled leader Bashar Assad’s regime Sunday, saying no force in the world will be able to shake their decades-old alliance.

Hasan Rouhani’s comments came as Syrian troops and rebels fought some of the fiercest battles in the mountains of the coastal province of Latakia, an Assad stronghold.

Rouhani made the comments during a meeting in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday with Syrian Prime Minister Wael alHalqi, Syria’s state news agency SANA said.

Syria has been Tehran’s strongest ally in the Arab world since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran has been one of Assad’s strongest backers since Syria’s crisis began. Tehran is believed to have supplied Assad’s government with billions of dollars since the country’s crisis began in March 2011. Iran-supported Hezbollah also has sent fighters into Syria to

bolster an offensive by Assad forces.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran aims to strengthen its relations with Syria and will stand by it in facing all challenges,” SANA quoted Rouhani as saying in a report from Tehran. “The deep, strategic and historic relations between the people of Syria and Iran … will not be shaken by any force in the world.”

Rouhani was elected in June and was endorsed by the country’s supreme leader on Saturday, allowing him to begin acting as president. He was sworn in Sunday.

Rouhani condemned foreign intervention in Syria, saying that the Arab country is passing through a “failed attempt” to strike at the “axis of resistance and rejection to ZionistAmerican plans in the region,” SANA quoted him as saying.

Damascus and Tehran reject the idea that there is an uprising in Syria and say the country is being subjected to an Israeli-American conspiracy because of its support to militant groups such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

SANA quoted Rouhani as saying that Syria will come out of this war “victorious.”

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In this July 31 photo, Pardeep Kaleka (left) and Arno Michaelis show what remains of tattoos on their palms at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wis. A year ago a white supremacist shot and killed six temple members, including Kaleka’s father, Satwant Singh Kaleka. Michaelis, a former skinhead, reached out to Kaleka after the shooting and since then the pair have formed an unlikely alliance, teaming up to preach a message of peace throughout Milwaukee.

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OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) — Six weeks after a white supremacist gunned down Pardeep Kaleka’s father and five others at a Sikh temple last year, Kaleka was skeptical when a former skinhead reached out and invited him to dinner.

But Kaleka accepted, and he’s grateful he did. Since then, the grieving son and repentant racist have formed an unlikely alliance, teaming up to preach a message of peace throughout Milwaukee. In fact, they’ve grown so close that they got matching tattoos on their palms — the numbers 8-5-12, the date the gunman opened fire at a Milwaukee-area Sikh temple before killing himself minutes later.

It wasn’t easy for Kaleka to meet Arno Michaelis, a 42-year-old who admits he contributed so heavily to the white-power movement that he might have helped influence the shooter. Kaleka knows Michaelis’ history — his lead singing in a white supremacist band, the white-power and swastika tattoos,

the countless fights and more than a dozen arrests.

But he also saw the good work Michaelis has done since he quit the racist movement in the mid-1990s. Kaleka, 37, wanted his father’s death to be a catalyst for peace, and he saw in Michaelis a partner whose story could reinforce the message that it’s possible to turn hate into love.

“We were both hoping … we could take something tragic and turn it into something positive — a learning experience for the entire community,” Kaleka said. “We were both on that same mission, in our different ways.”

Michaelis had written a book called “My Life After Hate,” in which he describes how he lashed out at the world starting in kindergarten and how the birth of his daughter made him realize he needed to change. He also works with kids on community service projects.

Kaleka still has lingering fears that Michaelis might relapse and return to his old ways. But as he’s gotten to know Michaelis, he says the boulder of doubt has become a pebble.

In this Jan. 12, 2012 file photo, John Palmer attends the “Today” show 60th anniversary celebration at the Edison Ballroom in New York.

Palmer, a veteran reporter for NBC News over a span of 40 years, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at George Washington University Hospital of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 77.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — John Palmer, a veteran reporter for NBC News who covered wars and Washington over a career that spanned 40 years, died Saturday after a brief illness at a Washington hospital.

Palmer’s wife Nancy confirmed he died at George Washington University Hospital of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 77.

The gentlemanly Palmer worked for NBC from 1962 to 1990, and then returned to the network from 1994 until 2002.

“John was a brilliant, brave, and tireless journalist who guided viewers through many of the most significant events of the past half-century - from the early days of the civil rights movement through the tragedy of 9/11,” NBC News said in a statement. “He covered five presidents and traveled to every corner of the world, always showing the empathy and compassion that helped set him apart. His kindness is remembered by all of us, and it built lasting bonds throughout our news division. “ He served as a correspondent in Chicago, Paris and Beirut, as well as at the White House. In 1980 he landed one of his biggest scoops, breaking the news of the Carter administration’s failed attempt to rescue the American hostages being held in Iran. His reporting on the story brought him the Merriman Smith Memorial Award for excellence in presidential news coverage, making him the first broadcast journalist to receive that honor.

“John Palmer brought to the White House beat his foreign policy experience and a steady reassuring voice, in good times and in bad,” NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell said in describing Palmer for a report aired Saturday evening.

It was also at NBC’s Washington news bureau that Palmer met his wife, Nancy, a Nightly News producer.

In 1982 he became news anchor on the “Today” show during a highly successful period when Bryant Gumbel and Jane Pauley co-hosted, bringing a seriousness and calm to the program while often being the first newsman that millions of viewers heard from each morning. He remained there until 1989, when he was abruptly replaced by Deborah Norville, who was being groomed for a co-host role, and handed her old job on the show that preceded it, “NBC News at Sunrise.” Norville succeeded Pauley shortly afterward but was herself replaced after the show’s ratings suddenly dropped.

In 1986, Palmer anchored the first hours of NBC’s coverage of the Challenger space shuttle disaster, as well as other special reports.

Palmer left the network in 1990 to anchor a syndicated news program, hosted the weekly “Discovery Journal” on The Discovery Channel, and anchored a daily newscast on the TV channel of the Christian Science Monitor. His interview subjects ranged from Carter and Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan to Anwar Sadat, Jonas Salk and Chuck Yeager.

In 1994, he was invited back to NBC as a Washington correspondent.

Speaking to anchor Brian Williams on NBC sister network MSNBC upon his retirement in 2002, Palmer looked back on his tenure with satisfaction, including the access it gave him to a succession of the nation’s chief executives.

“I was enriched as a kid from the East Tennessee mountains,” said the Kingsport, Tenn., native, “to be able to go fishing with Jimmy Carter, to go to the movies with Ronald Reagan, and to play golf with Bill Clinton.”

After exiting NBC, he continued to work in journalism, including through hosting roles on Retirement Living TV, a network dedicated to seniors.

Several of Palmer’s colleagues praised him on Twitter on Saturday evening.

Major Garrett, chief White House correspondent for CBS News, described Palmer as “a brilliant, competitive, ethical and gentle man.”

Susan Page, Washington bureau chief of USA Today, said she first met Palmer at the Reagan White House and described him as “one of the kindest/most joyful reporters on the beat.”

Localife Monday, August 5, 2013

Community Calendar To access the Community Calendar online, visit www.sidneydailynews.com, click on “Living” and then on “Calendar.”

This Evening

• Minster Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Minster Historical Society Museum, 112 Fourth St., Minster.

• Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step group offering experience, strength, and hope to anyone who suffers from an eating disorder, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. Use the rear parking lot and door.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road.

• Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075.

• TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

• 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.

• Anna Civic Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Anna Library. New members with new ideas always are welcome.

Tuesday Morning

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

Tuesday Afternoon

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Tuesday Evening

• Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 419-227-3361.

• PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor board room of the Public Service Building on the OSU/ Rhodes campus, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima. For more information, call (419) 581-6065, email pflag_lima@ yahoo.com.

• (Wilson Diabetes group meets Dec. 2013 only. Get info at Fourth Tuesday.)

• Asthma Awareness educational classes will be held at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is not required and the class is free. For more information, call Stacy Hilgefort at (419) 394-3335, ext. 2004.

• Minster Veterans of Foreign Wars meets for lunch at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on South Cleveland Street, Minster. A meeting will follow the meal.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Ave. • The Colon Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Troy Christian Church, 1440 E. State Route 55, Troy. For more information, contact the UVMC Cancer Care Center at (937) 440-4820.

• The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call 937-7781586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org.

• Pleaides Chapter 298 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at the corner of Miami Avenue and Poplar Street at 7:30 p.m.

• The Al-Anon Sidney Group, for friends and relatives of alcoholics, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North Street and Miami Avenue. All are welcome.

• The Sidney Kiwanis Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Moose Lodge. Lunch is held until noon, followed by a club meeting and program.

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Trashing hidden recycling codes Dear Readers: Here is recyclables that are No. this week’s Sound Off, 6. Those include disposable plates, carryabout recycling out containers, egg symbols: cartons and the “I am an avid like, which are usurecycler, since my ally made of polycity recycles glass, styrene. — Heloise paper, cardboard Fast Facts and plastic. Only Dear Readers: plastic containers Here are some with a recycle code Hints other uses for of 1 through 5 or from empty cardboard 7 are accepted. My Heloise toilet-paper rolls: pet peeve is that • Put all your some of the manu- Heloise Cruse ponytail holders facturers of the around one. plastic containers • Make into toys for make it practically impossible to see the code cats or ferrets.

• Store ribbon around on their products, even with a magnifying glass. one.

• Roll and store scarves Others simply do not put a code on them at all. If in them. No wrinkles!

• Clasp necklaces I can’t figure out or find the code, it goes in the around one to store withregular trash. — Joyce W. out getting tangled.

— Heloise in Houston” Skunk Removal Joyce, you’re right! It is Dear Heloise: We have difficult to see the numbers on some recyclables. a skunk that is living And yes, it is true that under our back deck. Do Houston does not accept you have any hints on

By Francis Drake What kind of day will Wednesday be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Wednesday Aug. 7, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A major turning point might take place within your family or where you live at this point. It’s an important achievement. Congratulations.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Relations with siblings, neighbors or relatives are coming to a head.

Possibly, this involves important contracts. Whatever it is, you have been working for this.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Something you wanted to achieve related to earnings or your job is now coming to fruition. Naturally, this pleases you. Relax and enjoy your harvest.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Major relationships and partnerships are significant now. What you’ve been wondering and thinking about has arrived. Actually, this makes you freer in the future.

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your spiritual values have been growing and will continue to grow.

This gives you a strong base to build on, which is a fortunate thing indeed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your relations with friends or perhaps a group are now meaningful in an obvious way. You have the respect of others that you’ve been working for — at last.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It is obvious to others that you are getting the appreciation you deserve for your efforts. Kudos, a raise, praise and the admiration of others are finally yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Whether through travel, publishing or exploring religion and philosophy, you now feel connected to important concepts and beliefs. This could be the touchstone that is a turning point for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Inheritances or a change in the wealth of those who are close to you or changes in your own debt structure are significant now. You see where your responsibilities are and where they are not.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Important partnerships are evolving to a point now where you know what you want and you know what you can get. You will either move forward to fulfill your dreams or step away.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Improvements in your job that you had hoped for now look to be within your reach. Similarly, improvements to your health can be liberating and joyful.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Romantic relationships as well as your own quest for expressing your creativity are culminating now. You see what is possible. You see that what you wanted is doable.

YOU BORN TODAY You are clever, with excellent social skills. You are witty and skilled at handling people or entertaining them. Privately, you’re intrigued with secrets and mysteries.

(Indeed, many have a secret life or mystery that those closest to them would never suspect.) This same quality allows you to be an excellent researcher. This year an important choice or decision will arise. Choose wisely.

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This is 2013, not 1813 DR. WALLACE: I’m 16 and enjoy reading your column. I like to find out what teens are doing nationally. I notice that you always encourage teens not to become sexually active and to practice abstinence. But let’s be realistic! I seriously doubt

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Do you ever offer ways for sexually active teens to have safe sex? I’m not sexually active — yet. But I probably will be soon.

Tell me how to protect myself from unwanted diseases and pregnancy. — Nameless, Palo Alto, Calif.

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Teachers learn nature in hands-on workshop Bethany J. Royer TROY — The corn was more than knee-high by the end of this July, at least the rows surrounding the Lost Creek Reserve on State Route 41, the not-so-top secret location for a workshop titled, “Got Habitat? Water We Thinking!”

The two-day event Wednesday and Thursday was sponsored by the Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, and Darke County Soil and Water Conservation Districts specifically for K-12 educators.

Activities, including working alongside natural resource professionals for a hands-on exploration of surrounding woodland and natural resources in the area, aided attendees in creating their own lesson plans related to habitat and flooding. For the first day,

more than 23 educators settled into a cabin at the north of the reserve for a welcome from Linda Raterman, information/public relations specialist for the Miami County District, Lynda Adams, of Shelby County, Kristen Lauer, of Montgomery County, and Darke County District’s Greg McGlinch. The setting was a first for the districts, a perfect location with the surrounding walking trails and woodlands.

Special guests at the workshop included author Scott Trostle, who spoke on the 1913 flood and its effect on northern Ohio counties, John Kaiser, who spoke on habitat, and Rod Schmidt, of the Miami County Park District, who led a tour of the grounds.

There was also an art activity consisting of leaf pressing.

“It’s about water, habitat, and weather, how it all relates to

State Fair winner

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Caitlin Pence, 18, of New Bremen, for the second time wins Outstanding of the Day and Best of Show for her photography at the Ohio State Fair. Her winning photo was a digitally edited portrait of her sister, Brittany.

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Amy Young, a teacher at Christian Academy in Sidney, picks a piece of foliage that she will take back to her classroom to be pressed and used later in plant-identification activities.

Piqua blood drive successful

DAYTON— Community Blood Center (CBC) has recognized Gover Harley-Davidson in Piqua, partial sponsor of the King of the Road Summer 2013 Summer Blood Drive campaign, as a silver partner in the CBC Lifesaving Ambassadors Club for blood drive success in 2012.

CBC presents Silver Life Saving Ambassador Club awards to organizations that host at least two blood drives per year and reach at least 90 percent of their collection goals. Gover hosted two blood drives at the Piqua dealership in 2012, but will double its support for CBC with four blood drives in 2013. Gover is a partial sponsor of the “King of the Road Summer Blood Drive” along with REACH Magazine and W Productions in Urbana. Gover is the home of the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle that one lucky

donor will win in the King of the Road drawing at the end of summer. Everyone over 18 who registers to donate with CBC from May 28 through Aug. 31 is automatically entered in the drawing for the Road King Classic. Official rules are at www.GivingBlood. org. CBC Representative Jon Thalman presented the Lifesaving Ambassadors Award to blood drive coordinator and Gover Operations Manager Greg Foughty, Owner and General Manager Tracy Gover, Owner and Dealer Principle James “Jim Junior” Gover and Owner James “Jim Senior” Gover at the July 20 CBC blood drive, Gover’s biggest blood drive of the year.

The July 20 blood drive registered 65, including an impressive 17 first-time donors, and collected 59 donations for 137 percent of the collection goal. It equaled the previous highest donor registration at

a Gover blood drive. “Even with it raining, we still had good turnout,” said Greg Foughty. “You’ve got goals to try to hit, and as a dealership we strive to accomplish those.

Everybody that gave we appreciate so much. We had 17 first-timers and that’s an accomplishment for us, getting 17 new donors to come in here and give blood.” The grand prize Road King Classic was on display July 27 in Sidney at the concert by the Nashville country music band, Scarletta, a fundraiser for the Historic Sidney Theater.

It will be on display at the Darke County Fair, which opens Aug. 16 in Greenville. “We’re going into the final month of the King of the Road Blood Drive,” said Foughty.

“We want as many opportunities as we can for people to see the motorcycle and hopefully encourage them to donate.”

State Fair info 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 ended Sunday in Columbus.

Anyone who placed in the top 10 of any contest is asked to submit information, along with rel-

evant photos if possible, for publication.

Email the information to Localife Editor Patricia Ann Speelman at pspeelman@civitas-

media.com. It may also be hand-delivered or sent via USPS mail to the newspaper office, 1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365.

Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s last sitting for sale

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This 1962 photo provided by Freeman’s auction house in Philadelphia shows one of a limitededition portfolio of 10 photos of Marilyn Monroe that is scheduled to go on the block Sept. 10.

The photos were made from fashion photographer Bert Stern original negatives from his June 1962 assignment for Vogue.

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pearl and feather accents.

The flower girl wore a coralcolored, tutu-style, lace-up dress made by the bride’s mother.

Chris Godsey served as his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen were Jacob Gates, Cody Adkins, David Dischinger, Jay Mercer and Jeremy Doyle.

The mother of the bride wore a purple, off-the-shoulder, knee-length dress. The mother of the bridegroom wore a brown, floor-length, beaded dress.

A reception in St. Remy Hall in Russia followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and reside in Piqua.

The bride graduated from Houston High School in 2004 and from Edison Community College in 2006, where she earned a degree in medical assisting. She is enrolled in the registered nursing program at Clark State Community College. She is employed

by Women First Wellness Center in Piqua as a medical assistant.

The bridegroom is a 2000 graduate of Houston High School and a 2004 graduate of Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He is employed by Meijer Distribution Center.

The couple met in school.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A rare portfolio of photographs from Marilyn Monroe’s last sitting is up for grabs to the highest bidder.

Freeman’s auction house in Philadelphia estimates the limited-edition portfolio of 10 photos, made from fashion photographer Bert Stern’s original negatives from his June 1962 assignment for Vogue, could fetch $10,000 to $15,000 when it goes on the block Sept. 10.

The photos will be on view to the public starting Sept. 6, said Aimee Pflieger, head of the century-old auction house’s photography division.

Stern, who died in June at age 83, took more than 2,500 photos of the Hollywood icon over three days at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The 20-by-20-inch portfolio photos are from the first day, when Stern and Monroe were alone before the arrival of a cadre of Vogue staffers, and project a feeling of spontaneity and playfulness that stands out from the others.

“He brought a turntable and speakers and three cases of champagne,” Pflieger said. “The feeling you get from the photos is they’re having a great time.”

Six weeks after her session with Stern, the 36-year-old screen siren was found dead in her home Aug. 5 of an apparent drug overdose. A half-century later, she remains one of the 20thcentury’s most enduring sex symbols.

Stern’s photos were a sensation, partly because they were taken right before Monroe’s death and partly because they included the first nude

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photos of Monroe since 1949. Many of the nudes show the star posing with diaphanous scarves, paper flowers and pearls in bright but diffuse natural light that gives the photos a dreamlike quality.

“She was beautiful and untouched,” Stern said. “It was as though she were just beginning.”

Monroe is often described in the photos as projecting an aura of damage and desperation, but Pflieger disagrees.

“We project our own thoughts onto them when we look at them,” she said.

“To me, they’re soft, beautiful, clutterfree images just filled with light … they give you a real sense of her personality and playfulness.”

Other Monroe photos are being auctioned the same day, including more from the personal collection of the

portfolio owner, who the auction house said wishes to remain anonymous.

Also going on the auction block are nearly 100 photographs from the corporate collection of cosmetics giant Avon’s headquarters in New York City.

The photographs are all by female artists from the 1910s to the 1990s — from the little known to the prominent Cindy Sherman and Louise Dahl-Wolfe — and focus on themes of beauty through the eyes of women.

Part of the proceeds from Avon’s auction will benefit the Avon Foundation, which advances efforts related to breast cancer research and combating domestic violence. ___ Online: Freeman’s: http://www.freemansauction.com

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PIQUA — Kelli Ann Gates and Zachariah Everett Freeling, both of Piqua, were united in marriage July 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Sidney First United Methodist Church in Sidney.

The bride is the daughter of Brian and Karen Gates, of Sidney. Her grandparents are Virginia Young and the late Dillard Young Jr. and the late Joseph and JoAnne Gates.

The bridegroom is the son of Susan Jones, of Houston, and Carlos Freeling, of Massillon. He is the grandson of Bill and Ollie Jones.

Eileen Hix, pastor, performed the ceremony.

Jeremy Doyle was the guitarist and Heather Romine was the vocalist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Maggie Sottero, full A-line, strapless gown with sweetheart neckline and corset closure. It featured embellished lace that drifted from the bodice to the fully gathered, Valencia organza skirt. It had a banded, natural waist with handmade, beaded flowers. She wore a matching headpiece with flowers, rhinestone and feather accents and carried a bouquet of ivory-colored calla lilies with pearl, feather and rhinestone accents. The stem of the bouquet was wrapped with a flannel shirt that had been a favorite of her late grandfather, Dillard Young Jr. Kristen Gates served as her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Heather (Bray) Romine, Janell (Borchers) Stang, Katelyn (Thomas) Sheffield, Jenny Brown and Allie Dischinger.

Olivia Romine, goddaughter of the bride, was the flower girl.

The attendants wore Jasmine tea-length, A-line dresses in coral. The dresses featured one strap with trim in dark steely charcoal. They wore dark charcoal shoes and carried bouquets of ivory-colored calla lilies with

one another,” said Raterman of the hands-on workshop, where her presentation consisted of attendees’ simulating the water and nutrient gathering of trees. This opportunity for professional development of area educators has been provided for more than 13 years, according to Raterman, with attendees’ receiving 12 1/2 contact hours for attending both days. One semester hour of graduate credit from Ashland University was also offered. The second day of the workshop was at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton. Speakers included Dave Shellhaus, of Pheasants Forever, Jamie Simpson, WHIO chief meteorologist, Doug Horvath, of Aullwood, and angela Manuszak, of the Miami County District. A canoe trip on the Stillwater River was also planned.

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Organic farms draw international volunteers Lorenzo Ligato Associated Press

TOLEDO (AP) — Knees firmly bent down, Sean Smith smiled as he started feeding a brood of chickens out of a Coors Light plastic pitcher filled with grain and seeds.

Soon, he turned away from the coop and walked over to a nearby garden to pick fresh beans as the afternoon sunlight began to beat down on his back.

A recent college graduate from Georgia, Smith will spend a year harvesting fruit and vegetables, tending to chickens and bees, and pruning apple and plum trees — all of this while living on a farm in the heart of the city of Toledo.

Smith, 24, found his way to Toledo through a global movement known as WWOOFing, or World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.

Born in the United Kingdom in 1971, the idea has evolved over the years into an international network that connects travelers with organic farmers who are willing to offer room and board in exchange for volunteer work on their land.

The advent (NYSE:AGC) of the Internet and the boom in social networking helped membership skyrocket. With thousands of farms in more than 50 countries, WWOOF offers penniless college students, adventurous wayfarers, and farming enthusiasts an economical gateway to travel around the globe and learn about organic agriculture.

In the United States alone, the movement includes more than 13,500 active members and 1,600 farms spread across the country.

Of these, only 20 organic farms are in Ohio, and two are in Toledo, specifically.

Crowds of green-minded globetrotters have become regulars on Michael Horst’s farm in West Toledo, the other WWOOF site in the area.

Horst, a 23-year-old Sylvania native, moved to his new home about three years ago. But it wasn’t until this January that he created a profile on the WWOOF Web site, opening the 2,900-square-foot yard behind his house to farming enthusiasts from all over the world.

Since then, he has encountered dozens of people from all sorts of backgrounds: free-spirited vegans looking for locally produced food, cyclists crisscrossing the country, bands on tour making a stopover, and even a Southern Baptist minister.

For Horst, the diversity of population is one of the many perquisites of being a host, as “every visitor makes his little contribution to the farm.”

Thanks to their help, Horst has learned new gardening practices, like the Native American tradition of interplanting corn, beans, and squash in the same mounds to enhance the soil’s fertility, and he has been able to expand the crops in his backyard.

For Horst, gardening has been a lifelong pastime: He calls it “a stress-relieving activity” that allows him to take a break from unhealthy “gas-station food” while saving money. Now, through the movement, gardening also can be a gateway to the world.

“You can grow macadamia nuts in Hawaii, harvest oranges in Florida or even visit a farm in New Zealand,” he said. “That’s why WWOOFing is so great.”

Nestled within the tree-shaded streets and eclectic mansions of the city’s Old West End is Mr. Smith’s home for the next twelve months.

Here, he will be lodging in the residence of Toledo City Councilman Steven Steel and his wife Catherine Hernandez.

Two lifetime organic farmers, Steel and his wife decided to become hosts in June 2011, to share their knowledge of sustain-

ability and urban agriculture with younger people.

“It’s more than just farming,” Steel said. “It’s about living an intensive, sustainable lifestyle in an urban space.”

Over the years, the councilman has turned nearly every inch of his 2,200-square-foot backyard into an organic oasis in the heart of the city. Just 50 feet from the street, tufts of fresh basil grow next to clusters of tomatoes, raspberry bushes, a coop with seven chickens, and two hives housing 60,000 Italian bees.

A strong opponent of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, Steel said additional human labor is always necessary to compensate for the lack of chemicals.

“That’s where the WWOOFers come in useful: They are not only learning from us but also contributing to the farm,” he said.

At any given month of the year, Steel and his wife host one or two WWOOFers in their house. The majority of these, they said, have been recent college graduates or college-age students interested in living an environmentally friendly lifestyle before deciding their next move.

“It’s exciting for me to see so many young people interested in living a sustainable lifestyle,” Steel said.

Last year, for instance, Kaitlyn Bailey, 22, of Dayton, spent three months on the councilman’s farm while she was completing her bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Science at Bowling Green State University.

During that time, she learned how to harvest crops, tend to farm animals, preserve harvest, and even make specialties such as cheese and noodles — skills that, she said, she hopes to “bring into (her) life” in the future. ___ Information from: The Blade, http://www.toledoblade.com/

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In this July 13, former World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) member Kaitlyn Bailey, 22, from Dayton, (left) and current WWOOF member Sean Smith, pick beans on Toledo city councilman Steven Steel’s farm in Toledo.

With thousands of farms in more than 50 countries, WWOOF offers penniless college students, adventurous wayfarers, and farming enthusiasts an economical gateway to travel around the globe and learn about organic agriculture.

OFBF to host free workshop for intermediate bloggers COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) members looking to take their blogging skills to a higher level are invited to attend the organization’s intermediate blogger workshop Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at OFBF’s office in Columbus. The workshop will bring together food

and farm bloggers from across the state to network, share ideas, and learn strategies, tips and tricks from experts that will help them become better bloggers. Topics will include tools of the trade, content strategies, search engine optimization and cultivating a community. There will also be a

blogger roundtable for sharing and learning. The workshop is free for Ohio Farm Bureau members, but registration is required by Aug. 9.

Registration is online athttp://ofb. ag/816bloggers or by visiting ofbf. org and searching “intermediate blogger workshop.” Information is also available at 614-246-8271.

Food Dialogues: Ohio set WORTHINGTON — Ohioans are invited to participate in a public conversation about food and farming during the Food Dialogues: Ohio. The live, online event will be held Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at http://ofb.ag/fooddialogues.

Food Dialogues: Ohio responds to Americans’ growing interest in how their food is produced.

Biotechnology (GMOs) and sustainability are two food topics to be discussed by farmers, researchers, environmentalists, food experts and others.

The event is sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC), Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) and the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA). It will

take place at COSI in Columbus. The moderator will be Joel Riley, morning host for Columbus radio station 610 WTVN. Panelists will discuss and debate social, economic, environmental and emotional aspects of biotechnology and sustainability as it relates to food and farming.

Online participants can ask questions and offer comments. A limited number of in-person guests will also contribute to the conversation.

Panelists for ‘Biotechnology (GMOs) and Your Food’ include Allen Armstrong, Ohio grain farmer; Dr. Andrew Michel, assistant professor of entomology, The Ohio State University (OSU); Dr. Casey Hoy,

Kellogg Endowed Chair in Agricultural Ecosystem Management, OSU; Doug Billman, Ohio organic dairy and grain farmer; Jane Boback, local registered dietician; Mike Sopko, Ohio Restaurant Association board member and restaurateur; and Dr. Ruth MacDonald, registered dietician and professor of food science and human nutrition, Iowa State University.

Panelists for ‘Sustainability and Your Food’ include Pat Hord, Ohio livestock farmer; Ben Sippel, Ohio farmer; Joe Logan, director of agricultural programs, Ohio Environmental Council; Marty Matlock, professor, biological and agricultural engineering, University of

Arkansas; and Lisa HamlerFugitt, executive director, Ohio Association of Foodbanks.

The Ohio event is part of a series of Food Dialogues® events organized by USFRA. Past sessions were held in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

USFRA, OSC and OFBF believe people deserve honest answers to their food questions and are hosting this event to make a wide range of views accessible to the public.

The online event is free.

Viewers can sign up to receive event updates, but registration is not required.

For more information, or to watch the event online, visit http://ofb.ag/fooddialogues.

Twitter users can follow #FoodD.

4-H news

Jackson Center Spoons N’ Spools JACKSON CENTER — Jackson Center Spoons N’ Spools 4-H Club held its last meeting before fair on July 15. There was one demonstration left to do. Kaneta Schaub demonstrated “how to jump a hurdle.

Lots of project reviews were given by members; Photography projects were given by Kaneta Schaub, Katie Clark, Riley Morris, Katrina McGowan and Courtney Gasson.

Scrapbooking projects were given by Courtney Gasson, Sarah Clark and Kerstin Gasson. Parker Morris gave his project presentation on woodworking.

Members also signed up for fair booth watch for Wednesday of the fair. The Jackson Center Fish Pond Food Pantry project was completed.

Snacks and drinks were provided by the Morris family.

Congratulations and great job to all members at the 2013 Shelby

County Fair! All Spoons N’ Spools members did a great job at judging.

The following members received awards for their projects: • Tiffany Bayhan: QuiltOutstanding of the day, State Fair Qualifier • Mason Clark: Photography/ color-Outstanding of the day, Top 10 • Olivia Clark: Scrapbooking/ traditional-Honorable Mention • Sarah Clark: Scrapbooking/digital-Honorable Mention • Courtney Gasson: Photography/ b&w-Outstanding of the day/Top 10 • Kennedy Jackson: Scrapbooking/ digital-Outstanding of the day • Riley Jackson: Cooking-Best of Class, State Fair Qualifier, Nutrition Award • Parker Morris: WoodworkingOutstanding of the Day • Kaneta Schaub: PhotographyHonorable Mention

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In this July 12 photo, Michael Horst hosts a World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) at his home in Toledo. With thousands of farms in more than 50 countries, WWOOF offers penniless college students, adventurous wayfarers, and farming enthusiasts an economical gateway to travel around the globe and learn about organic agriculture.

The club’s educational trip is Aug. 14. Club members are to meet at Grace Lutheran Church at 8:20 a.m. and they will be leaving by 8:30 a.m.

For the next 4-H year the club will be meeting October through July and members will meet the third Sunday of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m. The club is always looking for new members wanting to join the club or wanting to join cloverbuds.

In the club, members can choose any project they would be interested in. If you are interested or know someone contact Kristi Bayhan at 638-9577. Also, the club is looking for inexpensive backdrops for the club booth for next year.

The club will host the awards dinner in December. All members were ask to keep an eye out for someone to cater, and/or a special place to have the dinner.

Improved drainage water management plan to be showcased at 2013 Farm Science Review London — Recent heavy rains in the Midwest stress the need for proper water management plans like that of the Farm Science Review’s year-round effort to improve the water quality at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center, which will be emphasized with the installation of 40 acres of drainage lines and structures during the 2013 Review by the Ohio Land Improvement Contractors Association (OLICA).

Staff members of the Review have been collecting water samples on the grounds for the past six months, with a long-term goal of collecting samples year-round to determine the water quality throughout the entire farm, including the Deer Creek stream. Water quality is determined by the effectiveness of the drainage structures in place.

“The topic of drainage is really popular among farmers throughout the Midwest right now because it has the potential to be the biggest return on investment in their operations, and it can also increase their yields,” said Matt Sullivan, Assistant Manager of the Farm Science Review. “That’s why we showcase it at the Review year after year.”

Three components comprise the Review’s drainage water management plan: crop production, soil health and water quality. Each component is evaluated from the time seeds are planted and nutrients are applied on the fields to water leaving the grounds via the drainage system.

“Farmers want optimal drainage, but are they improving water quality at the same time?” asked Sullivan. “When both crop production and soil drainage are performing at optimal levels, then we can achieve a consistently higher water quality.”

Sullivan said the Molly Caren Agricultural Center’s water management plan serves as a model for drainage technology.

OLICA’s demonstrations of the new drainage technologies at this year’s Review will show attendees the installation process, how structures work and the opportunities that exist to improve water quality while potentially making crop production more profitable. These demonstrations will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the field demonstration area just north of I-70.

“OLICA has been a huge supporter of the Review, and it’s a great opportunity for them to showcase different types of drainage technologies while also giving them the opportunity to see their customers and make new connections within the agriculture industry,” said Sullivan. “It’s a win-win for both of us.”

Other partners of the Review’s ongoing drainage project include OLICA’s members, the USDA Research Service Drainage Unit and Trimble Navigation.

The 2013 Farm Science Review will be held Sept.

17-19, and advance sale tickets are available at any Ohio State University Extension office, local agribusinesses or online for $7. Tickets will be sold at the gate for $10. For more information on the Farm Science Review, visit fsr.osu.edu.

Farm Science Review is sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. It attracts more than 140,000 visitors from all over the country and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors, and learn the latest in agricultural research, conservation, family and nutrition, and gardening and landscape.

Relay for Life

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Shelby County Relay For Life Co-chair Bob Romanowski, of Anna, comforts fellow Co-chair Rhonda Pence, of Sidney, as she pauses from relating the toll cancer has taken on her family during the Shelby County Relay For Life closing ceremony at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday.

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Jordan Baker, 16, of Sidney, lights a candle during the Relay For Life luminaria ceremony at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday night. Baker is the son of Debbie Baker.

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Julie Moeller, 10, of Kettlersville, plays Stand-A-Bottle in The Dream Teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tent at the Shelby County Relay For Life at the Shelby County Fair Grounds Friday. Julie is the daughter of Chuck and Karen Moeller.

Shelby County Relay For Life participants take one last lap of the track marking the end of the 2013 Relay For Life fundraiser at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday.

American Trimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A-Team is recognized for raising the most money for Shelby County Relay For Life at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday.

The A-Team raised more than $17,000.

Chad Brandyberry, 14, of Maplewood, uses his petroleum jelly covered nose to move cotton balls from one bowl to another during a Relay For Life competition at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday. Chad is the son fo Chad and Amber Brandyberry.

Shelby County Relay for Life walkers (l-r) Betty Miars, of Anna, Susan Maier, of Sidney, and John Knasel, of Sidney stop walking to admire the luminary in honor of past and present cancer fighters Saturday morning at the Shelby County Fair.

Hazel Donahue, of Sidney, lights a candle during the Shelby County Relay For Life luminaria ceremony at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday night.

Flowers and luminaries are set out at the Shelby County Relay for Life in memory of those who lost their battle with cancer, those who are battling cancer and those who have beaten cancer.

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Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: July 31 Pittsburgh PostGazette on the Snowden case has the U.S. reassuring Putin?: When he leaked secret information on the National Security Agency’s massive surveillance efforts, Edward J. Snowden set in motion events that are still playing out. While he languishes as a U.S. fugitive with uncertain status in Russia, his countrymen have been debating the constitutional limits of the government spying he exposed.

The former intelligence contractor’s actions have also inadvertently put the focus on another uncomfortable truth for Americans back home to consider: How much the international prestige of the United States has been tarnished over the past decade or so by the unorthodox excesses in the fight against terrorism.

The telling moment came in a letter sent by U.S. Attorney General Eric J. Holder Jr. to his Russian counterpart, Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov. …

It has come to this: The government of the United States must explain itself to Vladimir Putin’s Russia, where raw power is used to stifle dissent and foes of corruption find themselves imprisoned or worse.

Further, the cynical leaders of Russia do not have much reason to believe U.S. assurances. They will remember that in 2007 President George W. Bush declared with a fine disregard for the truth: “This government does not torture people,” a fiction that has not survived revelations about waterboarding and renditions of terror suspects to foreign countries for torture there. On security policy, the Obama administration has yet to show it is much different from its predecessor.

To be sure, Mr. Holder’s letter is a promise that Mr. Snowden would be handled in the traditional U.S. judicial system with its constitutional protections — not in the nether world of CIA detention centers or Guantanamo Bay (still not closed). But implicitly having to make that distinction underscores the problem. Once upon a time, America’s reputation for decency preceded it.

Now we have to tell leaders like the autocratic Mr. Putin that our behavior will be above reproach — really, cross our hearts.

Online: http://www. post-gazette.com July 30 Star-Ledger, New Jersey, on cutting off all military aid to Egypt: Last weekend’s mass shooting of demonstrators in Cairo, which Human Rights Watch denounced as showing a “criminal disregard for people’s lives,” only underscores what we knew already: This military takeover is not a reboot of democracy. It’s a bloody coup.

How quickly the crowds that cheered the ouster of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi have been replaced by angry protesters, shouldering the bodies of their slain relatives. Many were shot straight through the head or chest, in clearly targeted killings, as Islamists and other Morsi supporters staged peaceful sit-ins and rallies.

Yesterday, the European Union’s top foreign policy official visited Cairo to reiterate that the military must deliver on its pledge to transition to a civilian government that includes the Muslim Brotherhood and its Islamist allies. But like the United States, the EU has no imminent plans to rethink its aid to Egypt.

Why should we expect Egypt’s generals to heed our advice, if we put no muscle behind the message?

Our first priority must be to stop these killings of civilians in the street.

That means signaling that we are serious by suspending our $1.3 billion in military aid, which represents the bulk of U.S. assistance to Egypt. We can continue to provide economic aid, but we cannot be the bankrollers of an increasingly brutal regime.

This isn’t just a moral issue. It’s a national security danger. Think about it. …

Rather than continue to provide millions to the military in the hope the generals will listen, the United States should cut off aid now, and restore it only in the event of a peaceful transition through a democratic election.

The continued slaughter of protesters further illustrates the insincerity of General Sisi, chief of the Egyptian military, who claimed his forces would stay out of politics. He is looking more and more like a despot, along the lines of former dictator Gamal Abdel Nasser. And we must act now, to ensure that history of repression doesn’t repeat itself.

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Independence Adam Gibbs Like sweat from clinking bottles, The light drips down slowly; Fading with the day’s blast furnace heat, It retreats across open fields and country roads As a pink glow stains the steel gray western sky.

Darkness falls, spreading its wings, Interrupted by a squad-

ron of fireflies; They turn the trees into a city skyline Burning bright as fireworks burst overhead, Washing our faces in technicolor.

All these occurring in concert, You could almost believe life really was this simple.

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Earlier this year, a becoming “49ers” and senior Democrat in the “29ers.” Some employU.S. Senate said he was ers have felt they have concerned Obamacare no choice but to freeze was headed for “a huge growth and hiring at 49 train wreck.” Every day employees rather than coming under it seems that we the onerous are getting a better requirements of idea of just what Obamacare when that train wreck they cross the 50 looks like — fewer employee threshfull-time jobs, more old. Other employdifficulties for ers have reduced small businesses, higher insurance Portman the hours their employees can premiums, and fewer health care Reports work from 40 to the Rob Portman less than 30 hours choices.

Recently, the U.S. Senator a week required by Obamacare to keep Ohio Insurance Department announced them from counting as that health insurance pre- full-time for the purposes miums in the individual of the legislation. It’s no market are expected to surprise that the “underincrease an average of 41 employment” figure — percent in our state next those working part time year. That’s money that but wanting to work full could be going toward time — has been on the Ohioans’ retirement, rise, spiking by a dragroceries, and their chil- matic 300,000 in June’s dren’s higher education; jobs report.

President Obama instead it’s going to cover President Obama’s costly decided to postpone the mandates. And higher employer mandate that costs are only the begin- causes these and other ning of Obamacare’s problems until the beginning of 2015. Some have impact.

Recently, the Obama said this was just an administration surprised effort to avoid the politieveryone by announcing cal fall-out until after the that it was delaying by 2014 midterm election. a year a core pillar of The decision may make Obamacare — a provi- good political sense for sion requiring employers the President and his with more than 50 “full- party, but for the millions time” employees to offer of Americans who are “affordable health insur- either without a job or ance” or face a fine. That underemployed, it merely requirement has had a prolongs the economic number of negative — pain. Employers know and entirely predictable the mandate is coming, — unintended conse- and it will continue to encourage them to downquences.

First, more and more size and reduce hours.

More Americans will small businesses are

either lose their jobs or find it harder to get one, and, as happened last month, more of the jobs that will be available are likely to be part-time jobs that make it harder if not impossible to make ends meet.

To make matters worse, the parts of Obamacare that were supposed to alleviate some of these problems are failing.

Earlier this summer, Health and Human Services announced that key components of the Small Business Health Options Program — or SHOP Exchange — will also be delayed until 2015. These provisions were supposed to allow employers to provide workers with a set amount of money to purchase insurance in an online marketplace. HHS pointed to “operational challenges” in their decision to delay the program. They have given no indication of how they intend to meet these challenges and get the SHOP exchange up and running.

The individual insurance exchanges represent yet another coming challenge. These exchanges are supposed to come online in October. But not unlike the SHOP Exchange, there is no indication that the technology is in place to make that happen. To make matters worse, state-run exchanges that are in place — currently in sixteen states and the District of Columbia— are not able to verify

employer insurance or income eligibility for substantial federal subsidies during the first year of operation. This means that there is no way to verify that someone who claims a government subsidy actually qualifies, opening the program to unintended risks of fraud and waste of taxpayer dollars.

President Obama sold his health care reform law by promising it would spur job growth, allow all of us to keep the health care we have, and reduce the costs of health care insurance. Unfortunately, every one of those promises has proven false.

The legislation is instead becoming the train wreck many of us feared.

I believe our health care system as a whole needs reform, but it needs reform that works.

It needs patient-centered reform that actually reduces the escalating cost of health care coverage and focuses on rewarding quality.

The recent actions by the administration only confirm the problems with Obamacare, and pushing the problems off for another year isn’t going to make it better.

Obamacare should be repealed and replaced with bipartisan solutions that address the high cost and uneven quality of health care. That’s the way to avoid the train wreck and get our health care system on track.

Lake Facilities Authority — authority for local citizens The restoration efforts at Grand take land by eminent domain. This Lake St. Marys continue as the protects the local private landownfederal, state and local govern- ers from having their land taken ments contribute to the cause. away by the state government for The people of the Grand Lake public use.

The LFA does not have St. Marys have asked for the authority to place any more responsibility for the new taxes on local people efforts, and legislators have without a vote by those responded by helping locally who would be subject to the drafted legislation become tax. The LFA can propose law. The Lake Facilities a property and or a lodging Authority (LFA) provides tax for the impacted area the local government exactly what the title says — Buchy and put the proposed taxes authority to help with lake Reports on the ballot. Then it is up restoration. The authority Jim Buchy to the people who inhabit will be checked by the voters 84th District the impacted areas to vote on whether or not the taxes and subject to their input. will be implemented. No one The Lake Facilities Authority is not another govern- can pay the tax without the opporment entity because it cannot tunity to vote, and no one can vote enforce laws, edicts or resolutions. on it unless they will be responIt is an extension of local govern- sible to pay it.

The local government is not ment. This makes sure that the authority lies with the officials alone in the effort to restore Grand and citizens of the Grand Lake St. Lake St. Marys and its watershed.

Marys area. The LFA also cannot The state of Ohio remains commit-

ted to assisting with restoration efforts. The LFA has the ability to apply for state and federal grants and loans for the remediation of the lake and its watershed. The LFA may also sell anticipation bonds and revenue bonds in order to raise money for the efforts at the lake and its watershed. The LFA may also receive aid from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR may transfer land to the LFA for the purpose of wetland banking, wildlife, or sporting activities.

This is an issue that needs attention. I appreciate hearing from you regarding the most important issues of the day. Please inform me of your opinion on current topics by completing a survey at tinyurl. com/buchyjuly. Thank you for your continued communication, your feedback helps guide the legislative priorities.

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today's New Moon is your best chance all year to get in touch with your creative impulses. It's also an opportunity to appreciate the children and young people in your life.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Each New Moon is a chance to make a resolution. Today's New Moon is your chance to think how to improve family relationships as well as where you live.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today's New Moon is the perfect day to think about your style of communicating to others. Do you listen when others speak? How well do others understand you?

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) What can you do to boost your earnings? What can you do to take better care of what you own? Today's New Moon urges you to think about what really matters to you.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The only New Moon in your sign all year is taking place today, which makes this the perfect day to look in the mirror and check out your image.

How do you look to the world?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today is the perfect day to think about what guides you. As George Carlin put it, "It's what you think about when you're home alone and the power goes out."

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Friendships are important because we need interaction with each other.

What kind of friend are you to your friends?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) No one can escape authority; therefore, it's wise to know how you react to bosses, parents and teachers. Do you feel rebellious?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) What courses might you take to improve your career? What might you learn through study or travel to enrich your life?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) When we have resources available to us (from the government, a bank or the wealth of others) we are fortunate. How do you use your resources?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The only New Moon opposite your sign all year is taking place today.

This is a signal to think about how you can improve your closest relationships. Any ideas?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) What can you do to improve your job, get a better job or change your attitude to your job? Also, what can you do to improve your health? These are important considerations.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a romantic quest for anything unusual or unique. You shun boring, predictability. Oh no, you want to live!

In fact, you lust for experience.

You're intrigued by people and situations that are fascinating. Because your lifestyle is independent and unusual, these are the kind of people you attract. This year your focus will be on partnerships and close friendships.

Birthdate of: Lucille Ball, actress; Andy Warhol, artist; Vera Farmiga, actress.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy the lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on 8/14/2013 at on or after 9:30 am at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, 700 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances.

Unit 3405; Brenda Graham, 204 E. Main St., Piqua, OH 45356, Tool boxes, microfiber recliner, wood jewelry chest, lawn mowers, aquarium; Unit 3303: Amanda Laux, 6608 St. Rt . 66., Ft. Loramie, OH 45845,Trampoline enclosure, stove, washer; Unit 3110: Elizabeth Quezada, 2485 Alpine Ct., Sidney, OH 45365, Push lawn mower, VCR/DVD player, King mattress set(in plastic); Unit 2324 Kourtney Truax, 950 Chestnut Ave., Sidney, OH. 45365, Microwave, mirror, & area rug.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. Auctioneer Joseph C. Tate as executive administrator.

July 29, August 5

GREEN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES LEGAL NOTICE The Green Township Trustees will be accepting sealed bids until 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2013. The bids shall be for a 2013 model year, 19,500 GVWR, single axle truck with dump, plow, and spreader Package. Specifications are available by calling Deb Middleton, Fiscal Officer, at 937-492-4572.

The Green Township Trustees reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bidding and to award the contract to the bidder who, in considerations, offered the lowest and/or best bid for the Green Township Trustees.

August 5, 12 LEGAL NOTICE The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Sidney, Ohio, for the year ended December 31, 2012, is now available for public inspection. You may view this report either at the City's accounting office located at 201 West Poplar Street, Sidney or on the City's website at www.sidneyoh.com.

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GRAIN & DAIRY Employee Wanted Send resumes to: Dept 122 C/O Sidney Daily News 1451 N. Vandemark Rd. Sidney, OH 45365

OFFICE MANAGER/ SECRETARIAL Must be proficient at QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, Strong Communication & Organizational Skills – Written and Verbal, Ability to work independently, Minimum tax background would be nice.

Positive attitude, Self Motivator, Start date asap Send Resumes to: Dept: 113 Sidney Daily News 1451 North Vandemark Rd Sidney, Ohio 45365 SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF DD 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.

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Send resume/ application or apply at: SCBDD 1200 S. Childrens Home Rd. Sidney, Ohio 45365 Attn: Lisa Brady EOE

James B. Holloway, a.k.a. James Hollowayʼs Unknown heirs, Devisees, Legatees and Assigns, Address Unknown whose last place of residence is unknown and whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on June 20, 2013, EVERBANK filed its complaint in Case No 13CV000134 in the Court of Common Pleas of Shelby County Clerk of Courts, Attn: Civil Clerk, Shelby County Courthouse, P.O. Box 809 Sidney, OH 45365, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants James B. Holloway, a.k.a. James Hollowayʼs Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees and Assigns, Address Unknown have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Legal Description attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

Permanent Parcel Number: 1-2204353-005 Property Address: 424 Shie Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 Situated in the County of Shelby and in the State of Ohio, to-wit: Lot Number Sixteen (16) in the Shie Heights, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio as shown by Plat Record No. 3, Page 167 of the Plat Records of said county.

Parcel No. 1-2204353-005 Property Address: 424 Shie Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 2nd day of September, 2013.

EVERBANK BY: FELTY & LEMBRIGHT, CO., LPA Joshua Kaplow, Attorney at Law Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioned 1500 West Third Street, Suite 400 Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 588-1500

ROOFERS Schroer & Sons Metal Roofing Systems is seeking highly motivated individuals, to install metal roofing systems, Must be able to work long hours, must have local transportation, Pay will be paid per square.

All interested applicants can call Ryan at (937)492-7725

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Government & Federal Jobs

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.

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Applications may also be picked up at the Shelby County Recorderʼs 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.

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Shelby County Recorderʼs 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.

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SECURITY OFFICERS Needed in the Sidney area Full & Part Time Positions Must be 21 years of age, able to pass drug test and clean criminal background If interested in applying call (614)785-7046 ext 202 Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm TREE TRIMMER/ GROUNDSMAN/ CLIMBER, Must have experience in rope/ saddle, good driving record. Wages depend on experience. Good pay/ benefits, (937)492-8486.

Medical/Health MEDICAL ASSISTANT Needed part time for office in Piqua. Experience in EHR. Good compensation. New graduates welcome.

Send resume to: Dept. 124 Sidney Daily News 1451 North Vandemark Rd Sidney, OH 45365

HUMAN RESOURCES 319 S. Vine St. Fostoria, OH 44830 INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE position available.

Responsible for all aspects of operation i.e. as marketing, sales and service. License not required for application but preferred. Will be required to obtain license if hired. Sales experience needed.

Send resume to: PO Box 4308 Sidney, OH 45365 Houses For Sale

3 BEDROOM, Half Double, 2 full baths, all appliances included, No pets! $695 monthly plus deposit, (937)492-7575 CARRIAGE HILL Apartments, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water, trash included, garages. (937)4984747, www.firsttroy.com D I S C O V E R PEBBLEBROOK, Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes/ ranches. Garages, appliances, washer/ dryer. Near I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima. (937)498-4747, www.firsttroy.com PRIVATE SETTING, 2 Bedroom Townhouse, No one above or below! Appliances, Washer/ Dryer Fireplace, garage, Water, Trash included, (937)4984747, www.firsttroy.com

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Pets

AMISH CREW

4th Ave. Store & Lock

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

Half Doubles 2003 Harley Davidson XLH 883. 100th Anniversary Edition. GREAT condition. 15,924 miles. Asking $4400. (937)5387502

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937-497-7763

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33 ft. 5th wheel, Front bedroom, rear kitchen, hide a bed, 2 recliners, 1 38" slide-out

CATS, 1 & 2 Year old male cats, neutered, other pet friendly, utd on shots, free to good homes, (937)541-3697 Piqua Dog Club will be offering Obedience classes beginning August 19th, at the Piqua Armory, Bring current shot records, But no dogs first night, CGC testing available, www.piquadogclub.com, (937)773-5170

1997 CHEVY SILVERADO

PUPPIES, Yorkie Poos, ShihTzus, Morkies, Shih-Chons, Yorkies, Mini Poodles, $195 and up. Call (419)925-4339 or (419)305-5762.

1500 Z71, 4x4, 3 door extended cab. black exterior, Tonneau cover, 5.7 liter, tow package, 154000 miles, $4200.

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Relax and enjoy the fishing.

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Trucks / SUVs / Vans

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Autos For Sale 1994 Buick Le Sabre. Asking $1300. (937)538-7502

937-492-3530

BOOKS 21-Beverly Lewis, Amish romance books. Excellent condition. Call (937)4989429

Mower Maintenance

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

Houses For Rent 1 BEDROOM, Living room, kitchen & bath, $300, 2 BEDROOM, living room kitchen & bath close to downtown $350 Call (937)489-6502

1996 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, red, 6 cylinder, many updates! Good condition, 154k miles, asking $4200.

Call (937)773-4587

All Small Engines • Mowers • Weed Eaters • Edgers • Snowblowers • Chain Saws Blades Sharpened • Tillers

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

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MOWER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

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Gutter Repair & Cleaning

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

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Construction & Building

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The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, excel in team environments and, have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. The plant operates on a 12-hour shift basis with current openings on the 7pm to 7am shift. We offer a highly competitive wage and full benefits.

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Needed to deliver the Sidney Daily News Great Part Time Work $100 - $300 Tips/Week

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! If you are an adult with a reliable vehicle and time available Mon., Wed. thru Sat. from 4am - 7am you could make extra cash delivering the Sidney Daily News close to your neighborhood.

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Civitas Media has publications in NC, SC, TN, KY, VA, WV, OH, IL, MO, GA, OK, IN and PA.

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Help Wanted General

Civitas Media is looking for a Business Development Specialist to sell online and print advertising for our Newspapers. Position will be based in our Sidney, Ohio, office. These are full time salary positions with a generous commission program.

Benefits include Health insurance, 401K, vacation, etc.

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Help Wanted General

Drivers-Wanted!

WANTED: Drivers to haul livestock. Must have livestock experience. Must be TQA certified, have Class A-CDL license w/2yrs experience.

WANTED: Drivers Full and Part-time w/2+yrs experience Class A-CDL to haul freight. $.41 per mile and benefits.

Fax resume: 419-582-2662 or Call: 419-582-2652 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Help Wanted General

Henry Orchards, Inc., 721 Eldridge Rd., Benzonia, MI. 49616 is now taking applications for seasonal work for the period of 09/01/2013 through 10/31/2013-the number of temporary positions for farm workers is 8.

Workers will be required to keep all property and farm buildings clean. This job consists of harvesting apples. Workers will use ladders, placing apples in picking bag, carefully placing them in 18-bushel boxes. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Repetitively Workers will be required to work in hot, cold, and sometimes wet conditions according to the weather. Workers may be required to perform labor-intensive work involving prolonged standing or lifting. Three months experience harvesting apples is required.

Work will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The salary is $11.30 per hour. The employer guarantees the 3/4 of the employment term will be paid. All work tools will be at no cost.

Transportation and subsistence costs will be paid by the employer upon 50% completion of the contract.

Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Apply at the nearest job service Michigan workforce agency job number 3980836 or send resumes to Henry Orchards, Inc., Fax 231-882-5560.

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Saturday

Mostly cloudy; 20% chance of showers, t-storms

Mostly cloudy; 30% chance of showers

Partly cloudy; 30% chance of showers, t-storms High: 80 Low: 62

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Mostly cloudy; 50% chance of showers, t-storms High: 82 Low: 68

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Partly cloudy; 30% chance of showers, t-storms High: 82 Low: 68

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Pleasant today, rain by Wednesday

High: 78 Low: 62

A large area of high pressure will bring pleasant conditions to start the work week with a mix of sun and clouds today and highs in the upper 70s. If you’re going to be traveling north and east of the Miami Valley, you could encounter a late-afternoon Sunrise/Sunset shower. As the high slides Brian Davis Monday sunset.......................................8:46 p.m. Tuesday sunset............................................8:45 p.m. east on Tuesday, winds will Tuesday sunrise.....................................6:39 a.m. Wednesday sunrise.....................................6:40 a.m. become south/southwesterly and the mercury will warm into the low to mid 80s. There’s a 30 percent chance of a Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Shelby shower or t-storm in the afternoon. The best County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temperatures, go to chance of rain will come Wednesday into Wednesday night/Thursday morning as a AccuWeather.com. front pushes across the area.

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Columbus 77° | 61°

Dayton 75° | 52°

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Cincinnati 84° | 61°

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Rare disease can be misdiagnosed as lymphoma DEAR DR. ROACH: at nighttime. Occasionally What can you tell me about there are other symptoms, Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease? such as rash, weight loss, My 13-year-old granddaugh- nausea, vomiting and sore ter has been diagnosed with throat. this disease, and we have Fortunately, in most peovery little information. ple, the disease goes In fact, the EENT away as mysteriouswho diagnosed her ly as it came, after said it was the only one to four months. case he has ever seen.

No treatment is They did a biopsy of consistently effecthe lymph nodes and tive, although severe are treating her with cases have been antibiotics and stewith steroids, To your treated roids. Should we be immune globulin or good looking for a research other medications. health hospital and a doctor Ten percent to 20 perDr. Keith who has treated this cent of cases will have Roach disease before? Can it a relapse. be cured, or only go The expertise that into remission? What is needed is in the should we be concerned pathologist who reviews the about? Any information or biopsy. Cases have been misrecommendations you can interpreted as lymphoma, a provide would be greatly blood cancer. TO READERS: appreciated. — S.K. Many people have come ANSWER: Kikuchi- down with the mysterious Fujimoto disease is a rare illness chronic fatigue syndisease (I have never seen drome. The booklet on it a case) of unknown cause, explains the illness and its first reported in Japan but treatment. To obtain a copy, present in every ethnic write: Dr. Roach — No. 304, group. It is thought to be Box 536475, Orlando, FL caused by a virus, but that 32853-6475. Enclose a check has never been proven. The or money order (no cash) for major symptoms are tender, $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the enlarged lymph nodes, usu- recipient’s printed name and ally with fever and sweats address. Please allow four

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My granddaughter is 11 and has cystic fibrosis. She is doing very well. Her hands and feet sweat profusely, to the point of wetting her school papers.

She is very embarrassed by it. What do you recommend?

— E.J. ANSWER: Cystic fibrosis is caused by an abnormality in the CFTR gene, and this affects many of the body’s functions, especially in secretion of fluids. The pancreas can be affected due to thickened and abnormal secretions, leading to pancreatic disease. The lungs may be obstructed due to the thick secretions, predisposing the person with CF to lung infections.

The sweat glands also are abnormal, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is prevalent. Regular antiperspirant can be applied to the hands. There are prescription antiperspirants if the over-the-counter brands aren’t effective. They are best applied when sweating is at a minimum, such as at bedtime.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a desmoid tumor of the neck and head. I was oper-

ated on in 2008 and again in 2012. I realize that the reoccurrence rate is high for this type of nonmalignant tumor.

When the tumor comes back again, my physician told me that I would need reconstructive surgery. I am electing not to have radiation.

Could this tumor spread to the brain? — K.D. ANSWER: A desmoid tumor is a locally aggressive tumor. It isn’t a cancer, so it can’t spread by blood or lymphatic tissues, the way cancers can. However, in this case, the term “benign” can be misleading, since they are so difficult to get rid of. They are most common in the abdomen, trunk or extremities, but can occur in virtually any body area.

Radiation does decrease risk of recurrence. Some centers are using medications such as tamoxifen or even chemotherapy in people with recurrent disease, or in those not amenable to surgery. * ** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

Daughter wants to shield her kids from their toxic grandma

DEAR ABBY: My moth- to anyone and thinks we er and I were close growing should just “get over it.” up. However, when I was in Because so much has come college she abandoned the out about her, I want to family (my siblings protect my children were in high school from being hurt by and elementary her the way I was. school) for her much I can’t tell her younger boyfriend. outright that I don’t Since then, our want much to do relationship has been with her for fear it strained, particularly will send her into since I learned she an “episode,” and I Dear used to tell her thendon’t want my Abby husband she was visitkids caught in the Abigail ing me when she was Van Buren crossfire. If I try carrying on her affair. to sugar-coat what After that, I learned needs to be said, she about additional lies she won’t get it. What should had told me throughout my I do? — FRUSTRATED childhood.

DAUGHTER I’m married now and DEAR DAUGHTER: have two young children. Frankly, you’ll save yourself Until a year ago we lived in a lot of grief if you just tell the same city. Mom never your mother you’re not getcame around much because ting Skype and the reason she was preoccupied with why, and let her have her finding new boyfriends to “episode.” As a parent, you support her. She has since have every right to insulate moved out of state and your children from anyone stalks me on Facebook, you feel might be a negaharassing me to get Skype tive influence — and that so she can talk to my chil- includes their grandmother. dren.

DEAR ABBY: I have My mother has never been dating my boyfriend apologized for her actions for more than a year and we

are considering marriage. I am 23 and have never been dissatisfied with the way I look.

The other day he told my friend that when we get married and become financially stable, he would pay for a boob job for me. I’m offended, mostly because I don’t want one and don’t think I need one. Do you think this speaks to his character (or lack thereof)?

— NOT GOING UNDER IN LOUISIANA DEAR NOT GOING UNDER: No, I think it speaks to the degree he assumes he can control or make choices for you.

That he would say something like that to one of your friends without having discussed it with you is rather disconcerting. I don’t blame you for being offended.

DEAR ABBY: I operate a small Internet radio station out of my house in Texas.

I play music 24/7, except on Saturday nights when I usually do a live talk show.

A topic I raise every year coincides with my birthday.

I announce to all who are listening that I have designated this day as Mind Your Own Business Day. On this day, my listeners are reminded that if they disapprove of someone’s choice of mate, clothing, religion, favorite music, pets — and anything else that may be personal and nobody’s business — to keep it to themselves.

Would you be willing to mention this in your column and help me spread the word that while everyone has a right to an opinion, it doesn’t mean everyone should be forced to listen to it? Thanks in advance.

— JIM IN TEXAS DEAR JIM: Not only is your message succinct, your idea has merit. If more people followed your philosophy, it could eliminate a lot of conflicts, not to mention headaches.

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.

100 years Aug. 5, 1913 The dangers at the Main Avenue crossing of the Big Four tracks are to be done away with in the near future, and the agitation for a driveway under the Big Four tracks is bearing fruit. This morning two inspectors from the office of the State Board of Public Works were in the city on an inspection tour. The inspectors, after viewing the conditions, talked very favorable as to what the state would do in the matter and it seems only a question of time until the improvement will be made.

––– William Horstman left this morning for Cincinnati, where he will take a course in engraving.

75 years Aug. 5, 1938 The annual Holy Angels parish picnic, given under the auspices of the congregation of the local church, was held yesterday afternoon and evening at the Shelby County fairgrounds.

Several thousand people enjoyed the affair, with numerous awards being given away during the evening.

––– In political races on the Democratic ticket where there were contests, John Frantz was nominated for county commissioner; Arthur Billing for county auditor, and Ethel Bryan for recorder.

50 years Aug. 5, 1963 FORT LORAMIE – Mrs. Lawrence Albers entertained the Bridge Club Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. John Anthony, Mrs. Leo Inderrieden,

Mrs. Henry Seiters, and Mrs. Mildred Dillehay.

––– The Rev. Arwayne A. Dexter, pastor of the First Baptist Church here for the past seven years, is leaving Sidney to accept a position with the American Baptist Convention, with headquarters at Valley Forge, Pa. 25 years Aug. 5, 1988 Hal Wenzel of Monroeville, Pa., munched on a peach while relaxing outside Fairlawn High School Monday night.

Wenzel and 47 other bicyclists participating in the Annual Fit Fest Bike Ride Across America (AFFBRAM) rolled into the area and used Fairlawn High School as a rest stop. The AFFBRAM is sponsored by the American Amateur Bicycle Association with headquarters in Minnesota.

––– Principal Michael Barhorst said the new teachers at Lehman High School are: Ronald Burgel, industrial arts and physical education; Denise Dicke, biology, anatomy and physiology; and Christopher Murray, U.S. history, world geography, sociology and psychology.

——— 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

Sudoku puzzles also appear on the Sidney Daily News website at www.sidneydailynews.com.

Odds and ends RENO, Nev. (AP) — It was just another day at work for Flora Vargas until a screaming woman burst into her Subway sandwich shop in Nevada on Friday and announced she was in labor.

After the pregnant woman raced for the women’s restroom, assistant manager Vargas and her boss sprang into action, placing sandwich wrappers and trash bags on the floor for sanitation.

With Vargas’ help, the mother gave birth on the restroom floor in Minden, 40 miles south of Reno, a couple minutes later.

“It was a boy. A beautiful boy,” Vargas told The Associated Press. “He didn’t cry when he came out. Then he cried, and I breathed easier knowing he was alive.”

No customers were in the restaurant at the time of the 9:30 a.m. birth, but the restaurant was open. The only employees inside were Vargas and the manager.

Vargas helped calm down the mother and get her on the restroom floor, she said, and it was “a blessing” that paramedics from the East Fork Fire and Paramedic District arrived in time to assist in the delivery.

“The head of the baby was already out when she went to the floor,” Vargas said. “The baby came out really, really fast. Fortunately, the emergency service people got here really fast.”

Paramedics transported the mother and child to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, where hospital spokesman Jon Tyler said he could only disclose that both are healthy. Their names were not released.

Vargas said the mother told her that she was 21 and had three other children. The mother was accompanied by a sister at the time, she added.

East Fork Battalion Chief Ron Haskins said paramedics have delivered babies in odd places, but it’s the first birth on a restaurant restroom floor that he can recall during his 30 years with the district.

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Monday, August 5, 2013

Today’s sports Replay 50 years ago Aug. 5, 1963

The Valley City Junior Rifle Club was paced by Lafrry Richards in a 50 meter match in New Brmen Sunday. Totaling a 382 with 18 bulls eyes, Ricvhards shot 193-8 and 189-9 in the two rounds. Close behind was Judi Johnson with a 377-11, just ahead of Ted Kuck who scored a 377 with eight bulls eyes.

25 years ago Aug. 5, 1988

There was plentyof action early in the Shelby County Fair demolition derby feature as 14 cars gathers to compete for cash and a sixfoot trophy. The final 10 minutes were quite dull as eventual winner Doug Miller of Sidney was forced to sit still repeatedly and wait for two other drivers who were still in the running to restart their cars.

Miller won in his 1965 Chrysler Imperial because the other two were unable to keep their cars running, even though they were in much better shape from bumperto-bumper than Miller’s.

10 years ago Aug. 5, 2003

Former Lehman standout Heather Butt will be playing volleyball at High Point University inNorth Caroline after playing the last two seasons at Wheeling Jesuit.

The 5-foot-8 setter was a key player onLehman’s unbeaten state championship team three years ago and went on to earn two letters at Wheeling Jesuit.

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)

Girls golf

Russia, New Bremen, Versailles, Fort Loramie at Covington Invitational at Echo Hills, Piqua What year was it?

• Houston’s Ken Johnson becomes lone Major League hurler to lose a complete game no-hitter in nine innings as the Reds beat him 1-0 on April 23.

• The Mets finish last for the third consecutive year under Casey Stengel, losing a Major League reford 340 games over a threeyear period.

• Sandy Koufax strikes out 18 Cubs on April 24

Quote of the Day “It’s just all the dollars and cents are accounted for at this point in the year. That doesn’t mean we can’t put some things together and do some creative stuff with some people and some partners that we already have.”

— Dale Earnhardt Jr., talking about not having a big bucks sponsor for 12 races this season

On this date in 1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at Pittsburgh.

1936 — At the Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens wins his third of four gold medals, winning the 200 meters in an Olympic-record 20.7 seconds.

1954 — The first election for the Boxing Hall of Fame is held.

Twenty-four fighters are elected, with the most noteworthy from the modern era Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis and Henry Armstrong.

Fifteen are selected from the pioneer era including John L. Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson.

1967 — The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions, 13-7, in a preseason game, for the first AFL victory over an NFL team.

1984 — American Joan Benoit wins the first Olympic marathon for women in 2:24:52, finishing 400 meters ahead of Norway’s Grete Waitz.

1991 — Sergei Bubka becomes the first to clear 20 feet outdoors in the pole vault, breaking his own world record by a half-inch at the Galan track meet in Malmo, Sweden.

1992 — The U.S. women’s basketball team is upset by the Unified Team 79-73 in the semifinals at the Summer Olympics.

1997 — Michael Johnson wins his third straight 400-meter title at the world championships in Athens, Greece, capturing the gold medal in 44.12 seconds. Sally Barsosio becomes the first Kenyan woman to win a gold medal at either the World Championships or the Olympics, taking the 10,000 meters in a world junior record time of 31:32.92.

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AP source: A-Rod can play during suspension appeal Ronald Blum AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball told the New York Yankees that Alex Rodriguez will be suspended Monday for his links to a clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs but can play while he appeals the penalty, a person familiar with deliberations told The Associated Press.

The Yankees were not told the exact length of the suspension, though they under the impression it will be through the 2014 season, the person said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because no statement was authorized.

Rodriguez could get a shorter penalty if he agrees to give up the right to file a grievance and force the case before an arbitrator, the person added.

MLB planned an announcement for noon EDT Monday, a second person familiar with the deliberations said, also on condition of anonymity.

Rodriguez is the most famous player linked to the clinic, and the Yankees expect him to be charged with interfering with MLB’s investigation, resulting in a harsher penalty.

In all, 14 players faced discipline following baseball’s probe

of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic.

Barring an agreement, Rodriguez’s appeal would be heard by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz.

Adding to the drama: The 38-year-old Rodriguez, a threetime AL MVP, was due to return to the major leagues Monday night when the Yankees play at Chicago White Sox, his first big league appearance since hip surgery in January.

“He’s in there, and I’m going to play him,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after New York’s 6-3 loss at San Diego.

Before the game, Girardi said “I think all of us are curious what’s going to happen.”

All-Stars Nelson Cruz of Texas and Jhonny Peralta of Detroit, and Everth Cabrera of San Diego were among those who could get 50-game suspensions from the probe, sparked in January when Miami New Times published documents linking many players to the closed clinic in Coral Gables, Fla. Many players were expected to agree to penalties and start serving them immediately, but an appeal by a first-offender under the drug agreement would postpone his suspension until after a decision by an arbitrator.

Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, agreed July 22 to a 65-game ban through the rest of the 2013 season for his role with Biogenesis.

Braun was given a 50-game suspension for elevated testosterone that was overturned last year by arbitrator Shyam Das because of issues with the handing of the urine sample, Since spring training, the union has said it will consider stiffer penalties starting in 2014.

“The home runs that are hit because a guy’s on performance-enhancing substances, those ruin somebody’s ERA, which ruins their arbitration case, which ruins their salary,” Los Angeles Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson said. “So it’s a whole domino effect.”

Rodriguez’s return from hip surgery was slowed by a quadriceps injury. He completed his second minor league injury rehabilitation assignment on Saturday night, a two-day stay at Double-A Trenton. Rodriguez walked in all four plate appearances, a day after hitting a tworun homer.

Following Friday night’s game, Rodriguez all but said he thought MLB and the Yankees were conspiring to keep him from getting back to the big leagues.

Kimball earns first career win at Indy 200 LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Charlie Kimball slipped by Simon Pagenaud with 18 laps remaining and pulled away to win the Indy 200 on Sunday at Mid-Ohio.

Racing in a backup car after wrecking in practice Saturday morning, Kimball beat Pagenaud to the finish line by more than 5 seconds for his first career IndyCar victory.

Pagenaud held on for second. Dario Franchitti was third, followed by Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay.

Points leader Helio Castroneves rallied from 15th to sixth. Scott Dixon’s bid to win a fourth straight race never materialized. He finished seventh.

Kimball, a diabetic in his third season with Chip Ganassi Racing, had only led 15 laps in his IndyCar career before dominating after taking the lead from Hunter-Reay a third of the way through the 90-lap event. Kimball led a racehigh 46 laps in all, including the final 18 after he roared by Pagenaud.

IndyCar extended the length of the annual to the technically demanding 2.258-circuit by an additional five laps this year, hoping it wouldn’t turn into a parade where the winner is deter-

mined by who massages the best fuel mileage out of their cars.

Hunter-Reay and Power tried to make it happen anyway. Hunter-Reay nearly matched the track record during qualifying Saturday but eased off the gas a bit after the green flag dropped Sunday, hoping to only need two pit stops to cover the 203-mile race instead of three.

Kimball went the other way. Hammering down through each of the 13 turns forced him to use more fuel, but he made up the difference by consistently clocking faster laps than HunterReay and Power. Kimball assumed the lead when Power, Hunter-Reay and Dixon pitted 30 laps in and never allowed any member of the trio to recover.

Instead of dueling with three of the series’ biggest stars, Kimball found himself fighting with Pagenaud, who took the lead when Kimball went in for his third and final pit stop. The Frenchman went in for his final stop a few minutes later and managed to emerge from pit lane with the lead while Kimball charged across the finish line at full speed just behind him. Pagenaud even successfully blocked Kimball’s initial attempt to squeeze by as they entered Turn 1.

AP Photo | Al Behrman, File

In this Aug. 24, 1989, file photo, former Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose answers questions during a news conference at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati after he was given a lifetime suspension by commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti with the opportunity to be reinstated after one year. The last player to be banned for life from baseball makes his living these days signing autographs. Pete Rose has some advice for Alex Rodriguez if he wants to

A-Rod awaits verdict while Rose just waits Tim Dahlberg AP Sports Columnist

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The last person to be banned for life from baseball was having a pretty good day, with a steady stream of fans and customers dropping by his table just off the casino floor at the Mandalay Bay resort for a picture, an autograph and a few words.

Signing things and chatting with people is what Pete Rose does for a living, and judging by the wad of bills he was struggling to get a rubber band around, it pays well. Alex Rodriguez might take note, should he be banned from baseball, too, and lose out on the remainder of his $275 million contract.

Then again, A-Rod might have to learn some better people skills to make it in the autograph business. Rose made sure Friday that everyone who left his table had something to tell the neighbors back home about how the hit king treated them special, including the man who got his ball autographed with Rose’s name in Japanese.

“Took me two hours one night in Tokyo to learn how to do it,” Rose said.

He’s 72 now, and nearly a quarter century has passed since he agreed to a lifetime ban from the game for betting on games. It took him more years than it should have to do it, but he finally came clean and he finally apologized to baseball. He’ll even sell you a signed ball with the inscription “I’m sorry I bet on baseball” if you need any See ROSE | 16

Reds ‘embarrassed’ by 15-2 loss to Cardinals Joe Kay

AP Baseball Writer

CINCINNATI (AP) — The weekend started badly and ended worse for the Cincinnati Reds, who sense that something is starting to slip away.

Matt Carpenter broke his 0-for-23 slump with a bases-loaded double during the decisive rally, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended a tough trip on the upswing by beating the Reds 15-2 on Sunday, finishing off a rough series for the defending NL Central champions.

“This was disheartening,” reliever Sam LeCure said. “Losing is one thing, but going out there and getting embarrassed in front of your fans who are showing up to support you is another. And we did just that.”

The loss dropped third-place Cincinnati 6½ games behind the Pirates, their biggest deficit since the end of the 2011 season. The Reds are 10 games over .500 and still in good shape for a wild card, but that’s not much comfort.

“We’re running out of tomorrows and we need a sense of urgency,” LeCure said. “We’ll see what we’re made of here coming down the stretch. Thankfully we

do have some time to get it right.”

Along the way, they’re going to have to figure out how to beat the Cardinals, who have beat them up pretty regularly this season.

St. Louis took two of three at Great American Ball Park and has won its last six series against Cincinnati, its best such stretch against the Reds since 2003-04. The Cardinals lead the season series 8-4.

They opened the series with a 13-3 win on Friday. On Sunday, they finished it with their most runs against Cincinnati since 1993.

They’ve scored at least 10 runs against the Reds in four games this season, the first time they’ve done that since 1980.

It’s been that lopsided.

“Some teams you play better than others, but they’ve got our number for sure,” said Mike Leake (10-5), who gave up a season-high seven runs. “They play us tough. It’s on us to try to figure them out because they’ve got us figured out for the most part.”

Carpenter’s two-run double off the wall completed a five-run rally in the sixth against Leake and two relievers. Matt Adams, David Freese and Tony Cruz homered for the Cardinals, who have

scored 13, 13, 3 and 15 runs in their last four games.

St. Louis finished with 19 hits and a season high in runs. Every starter except Lance Lynn drove in at least one run.

“That’s one of the worst defeats I can remember,” manager Dusty Baker said. “We just had another ‘worst’ two days ago, and this one was worse than that.

We certainly have to get our act together.

“I don’t like getting beat up. I don’t like getting embarrassed.”

Lynn (13-5) allowed four hits in eight innings, including Zack Cozart’s two-run homer. Lynn struck out a season-high 11 and joined Adam Wainwright as 13-game winners in a rotation that has the NL’s third-best ERA. The Cardinals scored in the first inning of all three games of the series. They scored four off Bronson Arroyo on Friday night, one on Saturday and four more off Leake, who had allowed a total of four runs in his last three starts combined.

Matt Holliday and Freese had RBI doubles, and Adams hit a two-run homer — his first since July 6 — for the 4-0 lead only 19 pitches into the game. Holliday improved

AP Photo | Al Behrman

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay catches a fly ball hit

by Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday in Cincinnati.

to 9 for 20 career off Leake.

The Cardinals sent 10 batters to the plate for five runs in the sixth, aided by a pair of errors.

They opened the inning with five consecutive hits, and Carpenter’s two-run double off Logan Ondrusek made it 9-2.

The Cardinals hit only nine homers in July,

including one after the All-Star break. They had six in three days at Great American Ball Park.

Reds third baseman Todd Frazier went without a hit for his ninth straight game, leaving him in an 0-for-28 slump. It’s the longest by a Reds player since Drew Stubbs went 0 for 32 midway through last season.

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Kahne holds off Gordon to win at Pocono Raceway Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Jeff Gordon had the inside line, a lead and his first win of the season in sight, usually a sure thing for Pocono’s top winner.

Kasey Kahne was about out of time to pass his Hendrick Motorsports teammate.

“It was either to go for it and make it work,” Kahne said. “Or not.”

Cruising from the outside, Kahne got the jump he needed, zipped past Gordon and pulled away with two laps left Sunday to win at Pocono Raceway.

“I about gave it away when Jeff got by me,” Kahne said.

Kahne recovered in the No. 5 Chevrolet for his second victory of the season, all but securing his spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. He had the car to beat for the final half of the 400-mile race until a late caution bunched up the field.

Gordon nudged past Kahne after some thrilling two-wide racing and seemed poised to win at

AP Photo | Russ Hamilton Sr.

Kasey Kahne celebrates in victory lane after winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race, Sunday at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Jeff Gordon was second.

Pocono for the seventh time. After the final caution, Kahne was simply too fast, too strong to be denied his first win at Pocono since 2008.

So close to the checkered, this loss stung Gordon. Even worse, his runner-up finish came on his 42nd birthday in his

42nd career Pocono start.

“I thought all I needed to do was get in here and got to the bottom and I’d be good,” Gordon said.

“He got a killer run and blasted by on the outside of me. Caught me by surprise. It just kills your momentum.”

Kurt Busch, who also

SCOREBOARD GOLF Arrowhead Arrowhead Ladies Results July 31, 2013 Play of the Day: Low Net Championship Flight: first, Jackie Huwer; second, Kathy Winner, Terrie Kerns First Flight: first, Hank Winner; second, Jane Kaylor, Barb Woehrmyer Second Flight: first, Dianne Sielschott; second Cathy Bernhold Putt Pot Winners: Hank Winner, Terrie Kerns

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Major leagues

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 66 45 .595 -Washington 54 57 .486 12 Philadelphia 50 60 .455 15½ New York 49 60 .450 16 Miami 43 67 .391 22½ Central Division W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 67 44 .604 -St. Louis 65 45 .591 1½ Cincinnati 61 51 .545 6½ Chicago 49 62 .441 18 Milwaukee 47 64 .423 20 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 61 49 .555 -Arizona 56 55 .505 5½ Colorado 52 61 .460 10½ San Diego 51 60 .459 10½ San Francisco 49 61 .445 12 Saturday's Games Kansas City 4, N.Y. Mets 3, 12 innings Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 4, 12 innings L.A. Dodgers 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 2 Boston 5, Arizona 2 Cleveland 4, Miami 3 Tampa Bay 2, San Francisco 1, 10 innings Cincinnati 8, St. Louis 3 Washington 3, Milwaukee 0 N.Y. Yankees 3, San Diego 0 Sunday's Games Cleveland 2, Miami 0 Kansas City 6, N.Y. Mets 2 St. Louis 15, Cincinnati 2 Boston 4, Arizona 0 Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 1 Tampa Bay 4, San Francisco 3 Milwaukee 8, Washington 5 L.A. Dodgers 1, Chicago Cubs 0 N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 8:05 p.m.

Monday's Games Atlanta (Minor 11-5) at Washington (Strasburg 5-9), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 8-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 13-6), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Thornburg 1-0) at San Francisco (Gaudin 5-2), 10:15 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Baltimore at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

American League At A Glance All Times EDT

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 68 45 .602 -Tampa Bay 66 45 .595 1 Baltimore 61 51 .545 6½ New York 57 52 .523 9 Toronto 50 60 .455 16½

Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 64 45 .587 -Cleveland 62 49 .559 3 Kansas City 56 52 .519 7½ Minnesota 48 60 .444 15½ Chicago 40 69 .367 24 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 64 46 .582 -Texas 61 50 .550 3½ Seattle 52 59 .468 12½ Los Angeles 51 58 .468 12½ Houston 36 74 .327 28 Saturday's Games Kansas City 4, N.Y. Mets 3, 12 innings Oakland 4, Texas 2 Seattle 8, Baltimore 4 Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Boston 5, Arizona 2 Cleveland 4, Miami 3 Minnesota 6, Houston 4 Tampa Bay 2, San Francisco 1, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 3, San Diego 0 L.A. Angels 7, Toronto 3 Sunday's Games Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 2, 12 innings Cleveland 2, Miami 0 Kansas City 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Boston 4, Arizona 0 Seattle 3, Baltimore 2 Tampa Bay 4, San Francisco 3 Minnesota 3, Houston 2 Toronto at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m.

Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

Monday's Games Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 9-7) at Cleveland (Kluber 7-5), 7:05 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 7-8) at Houston (Oberholtzer 1-0), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Correia 7-7) at Kansas City (Guthrie 11-7), 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 7-8) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-3), 8:10 p.m.

Texas (M.Perez 3-3) at L.A. Angels (Williams 5-7), 10:05 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 8-11) at Seattle (Iwakuma 10-4), 10:10 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Oakland at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Boston at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Baltimore at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

AUTO

RACING

NASCAR NASCAR Sprint Cup-GoBowling.com 400 Results¢

By The Associated Press Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (18) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 160 laps, 146.7 rating, 48 points, $208,500.

2. (22) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 160, 120.4, 43, $199,221.

3. (5) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 160, 119.5, 42, $153,930.

4. (4) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 160, 112.6, 41, $161,343.

5. (25) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 160, 107.3, 40, $125,385.

6. (11) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 160, 113.5, 39, $152,351.

7. (6) Joey Logano, Ford, 160, 102.5, 37, $121,593.

8. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 160, 102.7, 36, $132,568.

9. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 160, 94.4, 36, $129,910.

10. (7) Greg Biffle, Ford, 160, 94, 34, $101,535.

11. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 160, 89.6, 33, $120,685.

12. (8) Marcos Ambrose, Ford,

160, 81.3, 32, $111,674.

13. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 160, 97.3, 32, $141,596.

14. (16) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 160, 91.2, 30, $120,143.

15. (26) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 160, 74.2, 30, $113,985.

16. (12) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 160, 77.4, 29, $106,530.

17. (14) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 160, 79.7, 27, $123,171.

18. (28) Mark Martin, Toyota, 160, 73.7, 26, $92,685.

19. (33) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 160, 62.5, 25, $105,393.

20. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford, 160, 79.6, 25, $117,046.

21. (30) David Ragan, Ford, 160, 57.2, 24, $102,718.

22. (24) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 160, 69.8, 23, $113,201.

23. (32) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 160, 56.7, 22, $92,018.

24. (29) Casey Mears, Ford, 160, 67.4, 20, $97,293.

25. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 160, 50.5, 19, $77,860.

26. (23) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 160, 57.4, 18, $94,607.

27. (41) Timmy Hill, Ford, 158, 40.6, 17, $78,285.

28. (19) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 157, 35.5, 16, $103,849.

29. (38) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 157, 37.1, 0, $73,485.

30. (31) David Stremme, Toyota, 151, 48.5, 14, $77,335.

31. (35) David Reutimann, Toyota, 141, 44.5, 13, $73,185.

32. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 127, 70.1, 12, $103,001.

33. (15) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, brakes, 122, 56.3, 11, $80,810.

34. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 113, 39.4, 10, $120,946.

35. (34) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, accident, 110, 52.2, 9, $72,460.

36. (13) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, accident, 109, 61.4, 8, $80,210.

37. (39) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, accident, 55, 31, 0, $72,028.

38. (43) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, brakes, 53, 31.9, 0, $67,050.

39. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, accident, 51, 39.4, 5, $63,050.

40. (27) Michael McDowell, Ford, brakes, 44, 40.5, 4, $59,050.

41. (40) Josh Wise, Ford, brakes, 44, 29.4, 0, $55,050.

42. (42) Alex Kennedy, Toyota, vibration, 22, 28.3, 2, $51,050.

43. (9) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, accident, 14, 38.3, 1, $67,350.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 129.009 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 6 minutes, 2 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 1.392 seconds.

Caution Flags: 9 for 35 laps.

Lead Changes: 27 among 14 drivers.

Lap Leaders: J.Johnson 1-33; B.Keselowski 34; Ku.Busch 35-41; J.Gordon 42; D.Earnhardt Jr. 43-44; M.Kenseth 45; J.McMurray 46; J.Johnson 47-53; B.Keselowski 5457; K.Kahne 58-70; R.Newman 7172; J.Johnson 73-75; T.Stewart 76-78; K.Kahne 79-82; B.Keselowski 83-88; K.Kahne 89; B.Keselowski 90-91; K.Kahne 92-95; B.Keselowski 96; M.Truex Jr. 97-103; K.Kahne 104-129; Ku.Busch 130-131; A.Almirola 132; D.Blaney 133-135; D.Ragan 136; K.Kahne 137-152; J.Gordon 153-158; K.Kahne 159160.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): K.Kahne, 7 times for 66 laps; J.Johnson, 3 times for 43 laps; B.Keselowski, 5 times for 14 laps; Ku.Busch, 2 times for 9 laps; J.Gordon, 2 times for 7 laps; M.Truex Jr., 1 time for 7 laps; T.Stewart, 1 time for 3 laps; D.Blaney, 1 time for 3 laps; R.Newman, 1 time for 2 laps; D.Earnhardt Jr., 1 time for 2 laps; J.McMurray, 1 time for 1 lap; A.Almirola, 1 time for 1 lap; D.Ragan, 1 time for 1 lap; M.Kenseth, 1 time for 1 lap.

Top 12 in Points: 1. J.Johnson, 772; 2. C.Bowyer, 695; 3. C.Edwards, 688; 4. K.Harvick, 675; 5. D.Earnhardt Jr., 656; 6. Ky.Busch, 646; 7.

M.Kenseth, 638; 8. K.Kahne, 612; 9.

J.Gordon, 602; 10. G.Biffle, 599; 11.

T.Stewart, 594; 12. Bra.Keselowski, 592.

Rose

celebrated a birthday, Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr. rounded out the top five. The top five cars were Chevrolets.

Busch helped out Kahne with one final push down the frontstretch to find some needed speed.

“That was kind of the race at that point,” Kahne said. “Once I cleared (Gordon) getting into two, from there it was just, don’t make a mistake and try to run the quick lap on the last one.”

Kahne, Gordon and Earnhardt made it an outstanding race for Hendrick.

Teammate and series points leader Jimmie Johnson was 13th after a blown tire knocked him out of the lead.

Kahne had stretched his lead to almost 8 seconds when a caution for debris came out with 12 laps left. Gordon, who won at Pocono each of the last two years, was strong in the No. 24 and had the lead as he tried to extend his record for career wins at Pocono.

Matt Kenseth spun with four laps left to erase Gordon’s lead and set up the thrilling finish.

Gordon led again until

Kahne ran him down with a hard, sweeping run past his teammate for the win.

“We had them. We certainly had the position,” Gordon said. “I’m pretty disappointed I let him get inside of me on (turn) one.”

Kahne also won this season at Bristol. He jumped a spot to eighth in the points standings and need a win to make sure he’d at least qualify for a wild-card spot should he fall below 10th place. Kahne was third last week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and seems to be heating up with five races left until the Chase field is set.

With two wins, he’d also be closer to Johnson and Kenseth once the points are reset when Chase field is set.

Kahne’s 16th career win should make him a Chase lock.

“The Chase is what it’s all about in NASCAR,” Kahne said. “You need to make it.”

Gordon, who has six Pocono wins, finished second last week and has three straight top 10s to also position himself for a spot in the 12-driver field.

He had won at Pocono each of the last two seasons. When Gordon leads late at Pocono, he usually wins. Just not this time.

“I’m frustrated right now because we had a shot at it,” Gordon said.

“We know how important wins are.”

Gordon hangs on to ninth in the standings, but could be out of a Chase spot if he falls outside the top 10 without a win.

Johnson, who set a track record in qualifying, again had the dominant car for half the race until he blew a front tire. A week after a slow, final pit stop cost him a win at Indianapolis, Johnson was done in this time by a tire issue that ended his chance to win.

Johnson, who won the June race from the pole, stretched his points lead to 77 over Clint Bowyer.

Danica Patrick lost control of her car, triggered a four-car crash and was 35th. Kenseth’s late spin knocked him to 22nd.

But it was that spin that made the difference for Kahne. He may not have caught Gordon without the final caution.

Woods coasts to 8th win at Bridgestone Rusty Miller AP Sports Writer

AKRON (AP) — They say par is a good score in a major. If that’s true next week at the PGA Championship, then Tiger Woods is already dialed in.

Woods played safe and smart with a big lead, parring 16 holes in an evenpar 70 Sunday to coast to a seven-shot victory at the Bridgestone Invitational for his eighth win at the event — matching the PGA Tour record he shares for victories in a single tournament.

As he walked to the scorer’s trailer to finalize his score, he scooped up young son Charlie.

After a second-round 61 in which he flirted with 59, Woods ended up at 15-under 265 to easily beat defending champ Keegan Bradley and Henrik Stenson.

Woods’ mastery at Firestone Country Club allowed him to again match Sam Snead’s PGA Tour record for wins in an event. Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times. Earlier this year, Woods won at Bay Hill for the eighth time.

As if he weren’t already the favorite next week in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill, the lopsided victory reinforced it.

No one ever got within six shots all day of the world’s No. 1.

When he had a good shot at a pin, he took it. Otherwise, he took few, if any, risks.

He had birdied the short, par-4 first hole each of the first three days, and had played the second in 3 under as well. But he came up just short on the opening hole

AP Photo | Mark Duncan

Tiger Woods (left) shakes hands with Henrik Stenson, from Sweden, after the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament Sunday at Firestone Country Club in Akron. Woods won the tournament at 15-under par and Stenson finished in a tie for second with Keegan Bradley at 8-under par.

and chipped up for an easy par. At the second, he found a fairway bunker off the tee, blasted out and hit his approach to 10 feet but his birdie putt skidded off the edge. Tap-in par.

That’s pretty much the way it went the first nine holes, until Woods stuffed his second shot at the par-4 10th inside 8 feet and then poured in the birdie putt to break up a string of pars.

That briefly pushed the lead to eight shots. It never fell below seven as the field had difficulty putting up many birdies as Firestone dried out, the greens got faster and the old course bared its fangs.

A three-putt at the 14th hole brought Woods’ lone bogey, but by then most of the field was thinking about catching flights to Rochester instead of catching Woods.

Bradley, who won a year ago when Jim Furyk doublebogeyed the 72nd hole, shot a 67 to get to 8 under along

with Stenson, who had a 70 while playing with Woods.

Tied for fourth were Cleveland-born Jason Dufner (71), Miguel Angel Jimenez (69) and Zach Johnson (67) at 6 under, with Martin Kaymer, who matched the day’s best round with a 66, at 4 under along with Furyk, Richard Sterne and Luke Donald.

For those betting Woods won’t win next week at Oak Hill, keep in mind that he has already won both the Bridgestone and the PGA Championship in the same year three times in his career (2000, 2006, 2007).

Still, the odds do not favor him coming right back with another win. In the 19 times in which he has won his last start before a major, he’s only followed up with a win four times: 2000 U.S. Open (after winning The Memorial), 2001 Masters (Players), 2006 PGA (Buick) and 2007 PGA (Bridgestone).

From page 15 more proof of his remorse.

Still, he remains banned from the game, and he may go to his grave still banned from the game.

It eats at him because baseball has always been his life, and he believes he still has some good to offer to the sport he loves.

“I’m the one who messed up.

I’m the one who made mistakes,” Rose said. “But this is America.

You sit and you have your fingers crossed and you wait and you wait for a second chance. I understand what happened in 1919, but I also know I would get a second chance if I beat my wife or girlfriend or if I was an alcoholic or a drug addict.”

He would also get a second chance if his name was Ryan Braun, whose only penalty for cheating baseball and lying about it was sitting out 65 games.

Braun’s contract will still be good, and the $117 million the Milwaukee Brewers owe him will still be guaranteed even if what he did was just as harmful to the game as what Rose did.

Yes, Rose messed up — and

messed up badly — by betting on baseball when he managed the Cincinnati Reds. If it took him a long time to fess up to what he did, it took him even longer to understand why baseball is so sensitive about anyone in the game betting on it (see 1919 World Series).

But he’s spent 24 years being an example. He’s served his time, and more.

Unfortunately for Rose, there’s no indication anyone in baseball is even thinking about letting him back in.

“Pete Rose is all about deterrent and it’s totally effective,” said former commissioner Fay Vincent, who was the deputy commissioner under Bart Giamatti when Rose was banned. “No one in baseball gambles and it’s all because of Rose. We made it clear that you touch that third rail, you die, and you don’t come back.”

If only Bud Selig was as serious about cracking down on steroids in his tenure as commissioner, maybe the game would have

records that could be believed.

Instead, the inflated home run marks stand while the record for career hits (4,256) that Rose set without the use of chemicals is wiped off baseball cards and anything licensed by Major League Baseball because he was a gambler.

“It’s like I’m Al Capone or something,” Rose said. “But guys are starting to come back to my side now because they see what is happening in baseball. Guys are doing things that alter records and they get 65 games. I got 24 years.”

He’s not so sure what to think about A-Rod and says he didn’t offer him any advice when he spoke to him a few weeks ago.

Rodriguez, he says, loves talking to him more about guys he played with, such as Willie Mays and Henry Aaron, than anything going on in baseball today.

But he does know something about being in exile, and it’s not a life he would recommend for the Yankees slugger. The money may be good, but it’s not always fun

being a baseball pariah.

“I know A-Rod lied about taking steroids. I don’t know about all the other stuff,” Rose said. “But a lifetime suspension is pretty serious for anyone. He loves baseball and loves to play baseball. Now he can’t play the rest of his life?”

Rose says he hasn’t talked to Selig in years about letting him back into baseball. What bothers him is that the commissioner doesn’t say yes or no to lifting the ban, only that he has given thought to the subject.

“Please don’t write this like I’m whining,” he said. “I’ve come to grips with not being in the Hall of Fame. I’ve come to grips with not being in baseball. Would I love to be in baseball? You’re damn right, and you know why? Because baseball is a better game if I’m in it. I love the game, and I care about the game.”

He cares about A-Rod, too, enough to pass along a piece of well-earned advice.

“He screwed up, no question about it,” Rose said. “But if there’s

a lesson to be learned in my deal it’s this: If you screw up and do something, don’t lie about it.

“Don’t be like me. Come clean.

I eventually came clean, but it was too late.”

Too late to get back in baseball’s good graces, though fans seem more forgiving. They came in a few at a time Friday to buy pictures or jerseys, spending anywhere from $75 and up. The merely curious could stand behind the roped off area and take his picture for free, and Rose obliged them all with a smile.

One couple with teenage daughters bought a black ball and stood next to Rose as he signed it with a gold pen before applying some hair spray to make sure the ink didn’t run.

On the side of the ball he wrote: Hits 4,256. Steroids 0.

———— Tim Dahlberg is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at tdahlbergap.org

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Roeth, Borchers win 5K race

Tyler Roeth, of Piqua, and Emily Borchers, of Russia, were the first runners to cross the finish line in the Tawawa 5K Scholarship Run held Saturday.

Roeth won the race with a time of 15:15.3 to finish first overall.

Borchers, who had a rime of 19:54.8, was the first woman to cross the finish line.

Joe Fuller, of Sidney, was second overall with a time of 16:02.6.

Finishing third was Arron Bauer, of Houston, with a time of 16:09.7.

Kristin Heitkamp, of Anna, was the second woman to finish the race. Her time was 20:30. Finishing third was Elizabeth Knoop, of Sidney, with a time of 20:43.8.

More than 300 runners participated in the race.

Hannah Meyer

Meyer signs with UNOH

MAPLEWOOD — Hannah Meyer, a Jackson Center High School graduate, is fulfilling a dream in playing softball at the next level. She has signed to play softball with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) in Lima.

She finished up her high school career with 10 varsity letters, numerous awards and a senior year in softball with a batting average of .432 and finished fourth in her class at Jackson Center and a GPA of 3.6.

Summer travel softball was another key to her success — three years with the Miami County Flames and 2013 with the Covington High School Cannons. Cannons – Adams competed in the World’s Series in Columbus in July finishing up fifth out of 54 teams. Their starting pitcher was Casey Yingst, who also signed with UNOH for the 2013-14 season.

Meyer’s commitment to her sports and schooling afforded her numerous scholarships for both academic and sports.

UNHO Athletic Scholarship will help fulfill her dreams of a career in accounting.

Meyer is the daughter of Doug and Cherri Meyer, of Maplewood.

SDN Photo | Luke Gronneberg

The Sidney Tawawa Park Runners 5K gets started Saturday morning. More than 300 runners/walkers participated in the event.

6K race planned CAIRO — The Biggies Coast to Coast Hosts 6K will be held at Cairo on Thursday. The race starts at 7 p.m. at Biggies coast to Coast near the railroad tracks in Cairo.

Race day registration begins at

5:30 p.m. at Biggies.

The out and back course will start and finish near Biggies Coast to Coast. The course runs east on Lincoln Highway and north on Stewart Road.

Race day registration is $15 with T-shirt, while supplies last, or $10 without the T-shirt.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall and top there male and female in each

age group.

For more information, contact Bryan Best, 419-641-6111 or email info@ohioroadraces.net.

Results will be posted at http:// ohioroadraces.net/.

Results from the horseshoe tournaments held during the Shelby County Fair have been released.

In the Leonard Schaffner Class A open class held July 21, Larry Friestuhler finished first with 164 points. David Finn was second. Don Alexander was third. Cory Shrewsbrey was fourth. Fifth was Steve Shaffner.

In Open Class B held July 21, Duane Martin was first with 165 points. Second was Glen Martin. Dennis Martin was third. Dave Muller was fourth and David Boyer was fifth.

In Open Class E held July 27, Ed Ehemann finished first and

David Boyer was second.

In Open Class C held July 21, Jerry Zwiebel was first with 64 points. Ed Ehemann was second and David Boyer was third.

In the Shelby County doubles tournament held July 22, Duane Martin and Eric Boggs placed first with 85 points.

Jerry Moore and Leonard Schaffner finished second.

There was a tie for third place between the team of Cory Shrewsbury and David Boyer and the team of Jerry Zwiebel and Ed Ehemann.

In the doubles tournament held July 26, Jerry Moore and Tom Martin placed first. David Boyer and Jeannie Long fin-

ished second. Ed Ehemann and Mike Hand placed third.

The team of Eric Boggs and Charlene Echols placed fourth.

Don Mumford and Josh Burns finished in fifth place.

In the second doubles tournament held July 26, Terry Echols and Linda Gillespie placed first. Jerry Zwiebel and Angela Martin placed second.

Duane Prince and Amy Burns finished third. Duane Martin and Heather Pollard placed fourth. Cory Shrewsbury and Michele Mumford placed fifth.

In the Shelby County Horseshoe Club Class A tournament held July 23, Ralph Fleckenstein was first with 206 points. Larry Friestuhler fin-

ished second with 204 points.

Third was David Finn and Vic Monnin was fourth. Finishing fifth was Dan Snider, while Steve Schaffner was sixth.

In Class B held July 23, Cory Shrewsbury placed first with 180 points. Second was Don Alexander. Glen Martin was third and Dennis Martin was fourth. Dwayne Prince placed fifth and David Boyer finished sixth.

In Class C held July 24, Jerry Zwiebel placed first and David Miller finished second.

In Class D held July 24, Ed Ehemann finished first and Eric Boggs finished second.

Horseshoe tournament results released

Prakel, Bergman earn Light Foundation scholarships Kyle Shaner

kshaner@civitasmedia.com

Ansonia’s Austin Bergman and Versailles’ Samuel Prakel were the unanimous choices as the recipients of this year’s Light Foundation scholarships.

A panel of three judges graded the scholarship applicants with each of them selecting Bergman and Prakel and their first and second choices to receive the $1,000 scholarships, which Light presented to them Thursday afternoon.

“These are two very deserving candidates,” said Matt Light, a Greenville native and founder of The Light Foundation. “They both amazingly have a really clear idea of what they want to do and how they’re going to go about doing it. You could see that in their application; you could see that they’re very driven. If you’re thinking about biochemistry and electrical engineering straight out of high school, you’ve put some serious thought into it. I was very impressed with both those young men.”

In addition to the rarity of having two unanimous selections, this year’s selections also were the first two boys to receive the foundation’s scholarships.

“For so many years with all these young ladies that have won the scholarship, and I think a lot of people were saying, ‘Is this only for girls?’ And it’s like, no, this is for everybody,” said Light, who played professional foot-

ball for the New England Patriots. “The process just happened to be that way for that period of time.”

Bergman, the son of Brian and Lisa Bergman, is going to attend the University of Dayton and study electrical engineering. The oldest of four siblings, he is the first member of his family to attend college.

“It’s going to help me greatly in my future at UD,” the 2013 Ansonia High School graduate said. “It’s just a great thing to be recognized for your accomplishments and get some kind of reward for the things you’ve worked for.”

Prakel, the son of Mike and Christie Prakel, will

study biochemistry at the University of Oregon. His sister Margaret was one of the scholarship recipients two years ago.

“It’s a huge honor,” the 2013 Versailles High School graduate said.

“Matt Light does a lot for this area, for this community. I’ve seen the Matt Light Foundation name everywhere during camps and races, and he’s really involved out on the East Coast, too. So it’s just nice to be a part of it, and it’s a huge help towards my college education and helping me achieve everything out at Oregon.”

Bergman will begin his studies at Dayton in midAugust. Prakel leaves for Oregon at the end of the month for training with

the Oregon cross country training and begins classes in late September.

“It’s going to be sad to leave my hometown, but then again I’m really excited to make a change and start a new life out in college,” Prakel said.

Bergman said he’s excited to begin college and appreciates Light’s involvement with the scholarship.

“It’s going to be a great experience, a new experience, and I’m really excited,” Bergman said about preparing for college. “I think it’s great that Matt Light comes and talks to the recipients each year.”

The applicants for the Light Foundation’s scholarships are graded based on an application they

Civitas Media Photo | Kyle Shaner | Daily Advocate

Versailles High School graduate Samuel Prakel (left) and Ansonia High School graduate Austin Bergman (right) were the 2013 recipients of the Light Foundation scholarships, which Matt Light (center) presented them Thursday afternoon.

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Newspapers In Education FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!

Word of the Week Tackle —Either of the lineman stationed between a guard and an end in football

Newspaper Knowledge Your newspaper will publish school athletic league standings, showing games won and lost and percentages for each team.

Check the accuracy of the percentage figures.

Words To Know Sport Game Coverage Field

Helmets Points Team

American Football is one of the world’s most popular competitive sports. It is mostly popular in the United States where football is the number one spectator sport. Each year the NFL championship, the Super Bowl, is the most watched events= on TV. College football is also very popular with numerous 100,000 plus stadiums selling out every week.

Points in football are scored by advancing the football beyond the goal line (called a touch down) or kicking the ball through a field goal.

The rules of the sport are quite complex and differ depending on the levels of play.

Football is a true team sport. Most players specialize in a particular position and skill. With eleven players and defense and offense, many substitutions, as well as special teams, most teams will play at least 30 or 40 players on a regular basis. This makes teamwork and overall team talent more important than the abilities of any single player.

FOOTBALL TERMS: Audible: When the quarterback changes the football play at the line of scrimmage.

Bump-and-run: When a defender hits a receiver and then goes into pass coverage. This defensive play is used to slow down the receiver and mess up any timing on the offensive play.

Eligible receiver: The football players on the offense that are allowed by the rules to catch a forward pass.

FOOTBALL: The Field Football is played on a field. Most of the time the field is grass, but sometimes fake grass called artificial turf is used. Because the lines on the field look like a grid, the nickname for the field is the “gridiron”.

Football field Football field dimensions Click to see larger version Dimensions The main playing area of the field is 100 yards (300 feet) long by 53 1/3 yards (160 feet) wide.

End Zones At each end of the field is an end zone. This area extends the field another 10 yards on each side.

The line between the field and the end zone is the goal line. In order to score a touchdown some portion of the ball must cross the goal line in the possession of an offensive player.

Play outside the lines of the end zone is considered out of bounds.

Yard Lines Every five yards a line crosses the field. Each 10 yards this line is marked with a yardage number.

At the center of the field is the 50 yard line. In each direction from the 50 yard line to the end zone, the yard line decreases the closer you get to the end zone.

Hash Marks Hash marks are small lines made every yard on the field. These lines help to spot the ball on the field and give an indication of the distance left to achieve a first down.

Field Goal At the end of the end zone and centered on the field is the field goal. The bottom of the field goal is 10 feet high. In the NFL and college the posts are 18 feet 6 inches wide. In high school the posts are 23 feet 4 inches wide.

Side Lines The side lines are considered out of bounds. If any part of the player touches the line, then they are out of bounds.

Goal Line The goal line is the line between the playing field and the end zone.

Encroachment: A penalty when any football player contacts the other team prior to the snap.

End zone: The area at the end of the football field where the offensive team must have possession of the football to score a touchdown.

Extra point: After a football team has scored a touchdown, they have the opportunity to score additional points. They can kick an extra-point for 1 point or try a 2-point conversion for 2 points.

Fair catch: By signaling with a wave, the football player making a kick return can choose to catch the football and take possession of the ball where he made the catch. He will not get tackled, but he also will not be allowed to run with the football.

Field goal: A three point score, when the kicker kicks the football above the crossbar and between the uprights of the goalpost.

Fumble: When a football player drops the football. The ball is available for any other player to gain possession for his team.

Holding: A penalty where a football player grabs an opponent.

Intentional grounding: A penalty called when the quarterback purposely throws an incomplete pass just to avoid a sack.

Interception: A pass that is caught by a football player on the defense.

Lateral: A backward pass. Football players may lateral the football as many times per play as they want. If a lateral is dropped, the ball is still live (like a fumble) and any player may recover it.

End Line The end line is the line at the back of the end zone.

Line of scrimmage: The location on the field where the football is spotted and the next play begins.

Linemen: The offensive and defensive football players who start each play at the line of scrimmage.

Nickel defense: When the defense brings in a 5th defensive back to help cover the pass play.

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Pocket: The place where the quarterback stands just behind the center. Here he is protected from the pass rush by his blockers.

Punt: A football kick to the other team to give them the ball downfield rather than lose the football on downs.

Rush: When the football player runs with the football. Also, when a football player tries to tackle the quarterback while in the pocket.

Sack: When the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage.

Safety: When a football player is tackled in his own end zone.

The defense gets 2 points and the possession of the football from a free kick.

Scrambling: When the quarterback runs around trying not to get sacked with the football.

Snap: Also called the hike, the snap starts the football play.

The center hands or passes the football between his legs to a player standing behind him (usually the quarterback).

Touchdown: A 6 point score. When a player has control of the football within the end zone.

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