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Francis Marchal, of Fort Loramie, havests an alfalfa crop in a field next to Ohio 705 Tuesday. This is the third harvest of the year and Marchal expects to get one more before the season ends. Four harvests is a typical number, he said.

Sidney Police join national crackdown to reduce drunken driving fatalities ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign will target drunken drivers From mid-August through Labor Day, officers of the Sidney Police Department will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over� crackdown on drunken driving. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout Sidney, will run from Friday through Sept. 2. The nationwide drunken driving crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement, highprofile events, and will be supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to curb drunken driving in August and through the Labor Day holiday weekend, authorities said. Sidney Po l i c e Department officers will

be aggressively looking for drunken drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk, Police Chief William Balling said. Although it is illegal in all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to drive drunk (having a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol, authorities said. The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscore the serious nature of the nation’s continuing drunken driving epidemic. Every year, about onethird of all motor-vehicletraffic deaths involve one

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The meeting was brief, but the dollar figures were large as Sidney City Council Monday night authorized the issuance of nearly $10 million in bonds for improvement projects. Council members had discussed the matter at two previous meetings, so it didn’t take them long to adopt ordinances authorizing the issuance of long-term, general obligation bonds: $4.9 million for the police station and $5.065 million for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system. Also adopted was an

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Roediger named Applefest parade grand marshal Chris Roediger, of Sidney, has been named grand marshal of the 2013 Shelby County Applefest parade. The parade is scheduled for Sept. 8 in downtown Sidney. As in the past, the parade will be one of the many highlights during the three-day festival, Sept. 6-8. Roediger was nominated by the Applefest board for his support, hard work and dedication to Applefest year Roediger after year. “He’s the glue that holds the Shelby County Applefest together. The Applefest would almost be impossible to See MARSHAL | 2A

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or more drunken drivers or motorcycle operators. In 2011 9,878 people died in crashes involving drunken drivers. That works out to approximately one drunkendriving fatality every 53 minutes. Holidays such as the Labor Day holiday are particularly dangerous. During the Labor Day weekend in 2011, a total of 138 people were killed in motor-vehicle-traffic crashes involving drivers or motorcycle riders with BACs of 0.08 or higher. Of those fatalities, 83 percent occurred during early evening and overnight, from 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. Drunken driving takes a particularly heavy toll among young drivers. Among 18- to 34-year-old drivers

ordinance consolidating the two bond ordinances to reduce issuance costs and attract more bidders, city staff said. Of the $7.6 million in bonds issued in 2004 to pay for construction of the new police station, $4.775 million would be refinanced. Based on recent market rates, refinancing these bonds could reduce interest payments by as much as $40,000 to $48,000 per year through maturity in 2024, Finance Officer Ginger Adams told council. Concerning the wastewater improvements, the city’s five-year plan (2013-17) called for funding the project with

short-term bond anticipation notes for several years until the total costs of the work is known. However, Adams said that with interest rates remaining at historic lows, the city would benefit from issuing the $5 million in bonds for the total project. With engineering and design costs of about $4 million, there is little risk that the bond proceeds would not be spent within three years of issuance, she said. Vice Mayor Mardie Milligan asked what would happen if the bond proceeds were not spent in three years. Adams said that is not likely, but it might prompt the

Internal Revenue Service to look into the matter. City Manager Mark Cundiff added that if the wastewater project did not require the money, it could be spent on other improvements. “We’ve got plenty of projects that need to be done,� he said. In other business, council: š 7Zefj[Z Wd ehZ_dWdY[ providing for the codification of ordinances passed over the past two years by council. Codification means placing the ordinances in proper sequence in the city code book. š ?djheZkY[Z Wd ehZ_dWdY[ See COUNCIL | 2A

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City Record Police log TUESDAY -12:01 a.m.: probation violation. Joseph Yelton, 27, 204 1/2 Forest St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Sidney Municipal Court. MONDAY -12:30 p.m.: theft. A n gel a C h r ys t l e Fernandez, 888 Crescent Drive, reported the theft of an iPhone and sunglasses, valued at $215. -11:06 a.m.: theft. Eric D. Terry, 302 E. Court St., reported the theft of a 20-inch black and lime green boys BMX Mongoose bike, valued at $50. -10:29 a.m.: theft. A Clark employee, 1301 Wapakoneta Ave., reported a person drove off without paying for $50 in gas. -10:09 a.m.: theft. Justin Neville, 723 Campbell Road, reported two bikes, one blue Mongoose and one orange Mongoose, stolen from the front porch. Loss was estimated at $218. -9:09 a.m.: criminal damaging. Christy L. Thornburg, 1465 E. Court St., reported someone threw eggs at her car. -7:41 a.m.: theft. David R. O’Leary, 895 S. Ohio Ave., reported someone broke into his vehicle and took 65 cents in change. SUNDAY -9:38 p.m.: breaking and entering. Suresh P. Thakker, of Sidney, reported theft of copper from the business at 420 Folkerth Ave. -9 p.m.: OVI. Tina Walsh, 48, 426 E. Main St., Port Jefferson, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated at 1550 Michigan St. -7:53 p.m.: theft. Amanda N. Bryan, 1429 Grove St., reported theft of a GPS and a gym bag from her vehicle. -7:53 p.m.: criminal trespass. Eric Michael Dillingham, 57, 416 S. West Ave., was arrested after entering Walmart. -6:56 p.m.: theft. A juvenile was arrested for shoplifting a Biggest Loser digital kitchen scale, valued at $26.94, from Walmart. -4:09 p.m.: theft. Megan N. Martin, 609

Ann Place, reported her vehicle was entered overnight and a stereo remote was taken. -3:37 p.m.: domestic violence. Gary Cottrell, 22, 509 Third Ave., was arrested for domestic violence. -3:30 p.m.: theft. Eloise Barton, of Greenville, reported the theft of a wallet at 1550 W. Michigan St. -2:52 p.m.: theft. Teresa S. Stakonis, 1301 East Ave., reported the theft of $18. -2:45 p.m.: theft. Walmart reported the theft of merchandise valued at $98.82. Caitlin M. Svelund, 24, 630 Fourth Ave., was arrested for shoplifting. -2 p.m.: criminal damaging. Abigail J. Bowman, of Sidney, reported someone slashed her tire in the 100 block of Oak Street. -12:08 p.m.: theft/ criminal damaging. Angela R. Schmidt, 1609 Fair Oaks Drive, reported someone broke the window of her vehicle and stole a laptop bag containing school books. Loss was estimated at $1,000. -11:58 a.m.: theft. Benjamin R. Fahnestock, 1326 Grove St., reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle and took a touchscreen TV monitor, two headrest TV monitors, a bottle of cologne and 40 CDS. Loss was estimated at $1,120. -11:31 a.m.: criminal d a m a g i n g /m i s c h i e f . Shirley A. Edwards, 1509 Sandalwood Place, reported a person egged her residence and vehicle and scratched the vehicle. -10:35 a.m.: criminal damaging. Jay R. Meyers, 1752 Fair Oaks Drive, reported someone broke the window of his vehicle. -8:01 a.m.: criminal damaging. Christopher J. Payne, 651 Ann Place, reported someone broke the window of his vehicle. -3:19 a.m.: theft. Danyel M. Fahnestock, 1309 River Bend Blvd., reported the theft of a garage - door- opener remote from her vehicle. -3:01 a.m.: contempt. Bobbie J. Mefford, 39, of St. Paris, was arrested on

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MONDAY -8:06 p.m.: Internet fraud. Deputies took a report of Internet fraud at 13780 McCartyville Road. -7:37 p.m.: assault. Deputies took a report of an assault outside 3770 Beulah Drive. -6:19 p.m.: shooting. Deputies responded to a report of a child shot in the cheek with a BB gun who was at the emergency room. -4:45 p.m.: property-damage accident. Deputies responded with Ohio State Highway Patrol to a propertydamage accident on the Interstate 75 overpass at Ohio 29. -10:42 a.m.: property-damage accident. Deputies responded with Ohio State Highway Patrol to a property-damage accident at Ohio 48 and Ohio 66. -7:45 a.m.: property-damage accident. Deputies responded with Ohio State Highway Patrol to Ohio 274 and

Ohio 29 for a propertydamage accident. SUNDAY -3:57 p.m.: property-damage accident. Deputies responded to a property-damage accident at 1520 Michigan St.

Fire, rescue MONDAY -4:39 p.m.: medical. Houston Rescue responded to a medical call in the 1100 block of Brown Road. -9:42 a.m.: medical. Houston Rescue responded to a medical call in the 100 block of Versailles Road. -3:23 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to a medical call at Honda. SUNDAY -5:46 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to a medical call in the 500 block of West Main Street. -1:20 p.m.: medical. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to a medical call in the 200 block of Wall Street in Port Jefferson.

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a warrant out of Sidney Municipal Court. -2:34 a.m.: failure to c o m p l y / t ra f f i c k i n g . Lawrence A. Watkins, 27, 239 N. Walnut Ave., was arrested in the 200 block of West Court Street after a vehicle pursuit. Charges were failure to comply with an officer, trafficking in marijuana, possessing criminal tools, drug abuse and resisting arrest. SATURDAY -9:58 p.m.: warrant. Paul L. Levan, 52, of Piqua, was arrested on an active contempt warrant. -8 p.m.: assault. A juvenile was reported assaulted in the 300 block of North Main Avenue by unknown suspects. -6:45 p.m.: contempt. James T. Evans, 24, 516 Addy Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. -4:23 p.m.: warrant service. Randall L. Poole II, 38, 226 Sherri Ann Place, was arrested on an active warrant out of Tuscarawas County. -11:52 a.m.: domestic violence. Tray E. Taylor, 26, 606 Second Ave., was arrested for domestic violence. -11:02 a.m.: criminal damaging. James M. Simon, 224 Piper St., reported someone damaged the turn-signal indicator on his car. -10:02 a.m.: theft. William Myers, of Anna, reported $20 stolen from him. -8:14 a.m.: criminal damaging. Dwight B. Althaus reported someone broke seven windows on the Recycling Haus, 602 Broadway Ave., using rocks and bricks. -2:45 a.m.: theft. Brenda Scott, 47, 305 Shroyer Place, was arrested for allegedly walking out on her $3.91 bill at Wild Wayne’s Sticky Pit. -1:51 a.m.: theft. Tammy J. Ordean, 434 N. Miami Ave., reported the theft of a television valued at $500 from her residence. FRIDAY -10:26 p.m.: burglary. Tyler James Martin, 215 1/2 E. North St., reported a burglary at that address. -4:51 p.m.: larceny. Brandon D. Johnson, 20, at large, was arrested

for allegedly shoplifting assorted hair decorations from Walmart and also was found in possession of suspected drugs. -3:41 p.m.: theft/ criminal damaging. Lino Roy Rivera, 2380 Eastwood Trail, reported the theft of his vehicle, a 1999 Chevy SUV, and damage to his mailbox. -2:38 p.m.: assault. John A. St. Myers, of Sidney, reported he was assaulted at Park Street and Buckeye Avenue. -2:14 p.m.: theft. Bridgette D. Klohe, of Piqua, reported the theft of $100 cash and cards at 125 W. Court St. -1:05 p.m.: theft. Barbara A. McMahan, of Sidney, reported the theft of her purse at work at 2000 Schlater Drive. -11:35 a.m.: theft. Rodney D. Austin, of Sidney, reported the window broken and CDs stolen from his car while at 402 Oak Leaf Court. -11:08 a.m.: theft. Jimmy L. Swiger Jr., 726 St. Marys Road, reported the theft of a debit card. -9:29 a.m.: domestic violence. Christian Aliza Waldroop, 19, at large, was arrested for domestic violence and damaging property. -9:22 a.m.: contempt/ nonsupport. Trevor Newbauer, 39, 1527 E. Court St., Apt. H, was served a warrant for his arrest. -7:05 a.m.: breaking and entering. An unknown person entered Wilson Home Health Care, 1081 Fairington Drive, and took $35, causing damage to two door frames. -2:37 a.m.: criminal damaging. John D. Homan, 1145 E. Hoewisher Road, reported a window smashed on a vehicle owned by Honda. THURSDAY -11:23 p.m.: probation violation. Corey J. Arbogast Jr., 21, 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. D, was arrested on an outstanding warrant through Sidney Municipal Court and transported to the Shelby County Jail.

Accidents

Thomas P. South, 77, of Piqua, was cited for

improper starting/backing vehicles after a collision Monday at 3:21 p.m. According to the crash report, South backed from a parking space on North Main Avenue and struck the vehicle driven by Kaori Amano, 34, 261 Ironwood Drive, which was sitting stationary in traffic. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. • Ronald B. Vice Jr., 77, 704 Bennett Circle, was cited for obedience to a traffic control device, after he reportedly went through a red light and struck the vehicle driven by Roger A. Kiser, 52, 724 E. Fourth St., Minster, Monday at 11:13 a.m. Damage to both vehicles was minor. • Lawrence A. Watkins, 26, 239 N. Walnut Ave., was cited for failure to control after fleeing from police Sunday at 2:36 a.m. and striking the parked vehicle of Sharon L. Cleveland, of Sidney, on Michigan Street. Both vehicles were functionally damaged. • Courtney Taylor Huber, 18, 610 FrazierGuy Road, was cited for right of way/turning left, after a collision Saturday at 1:05 p.m. According to the crash report, Huber was westbound on Michigan Street and attempted to turn left into the lot of 2011 Michigan St. when struck by the eastbound vehicle of Daniel L. Little, 20, 512 Sycamore Ave. The Huber vehicle had minor damage while the Little vehicle had functional damage. • Steven L. Doak, 59, 829 Fielding Road, was rear-ended by an unknown vehicle while slowed for traffic Friday at 3:06 p.m. on East Court Street. The other driver left the scene. • Jerome A. Swiger, 62, 1117 Morris Ave., was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control after striking the parked vehicle owned by Jennifer E. Pereira, 216 S. Walnut Ave., Wednesday at 10:20 p.m. • Mason D. Francis, 20, 2332 Wapakoneta Ave, was cited for failure to control after striking a parked vehicle and leaving the scene on

Campbell Road Monday at 6:04 p.m.

Fire, rescue

TUESDAY -2:43 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 300 block of South Miami Avenue. MONDAY -11:46 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1900 block of Michigan Street. -9:30 p.m.: unauthorized burning. Emergency crews responded to 507 S. Main Ave. for an unauthorized burn. -7 p.m.: fire alarm. Emergency crews responded to 1959 Michigan St. for a fire alarm. A wall air-conditioning unit had malfunctioned. There was no damage. -6:53 p.m.: false alarm. Medics were dispatched to the 800 block of West North Street for a medical alarm. It was a false alarm. -6:24 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 3000 block of Cisco Road. -1:59 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 2500 block of North Kuther Road. -1:44 p.m.: lift assistance. Medics were dispatched to the 700 block of Brooklyn Avenue. SUNDAY -7:50 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 100 block of Magnolia Drive. -7:17 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1400 block of Michigan Street. -5:46 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 700 Linden Street. -5:35 p.m.: injury. Medics responded t0 the 200 block of Johnston Drive for an injury. -3:54 p.m.: bicycle accident. Rescue personnel responded to the 1500 block of Michigan Street for a bicycle accident. There were no injuries. -3:46 p.m.: car fire. Emergency crews responded to the 87 mile marker of Interstate 75 for a car fire. No vehicle was located. -1:34 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 600 block of South Highland Avenue.

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From page 1 in motor-vehicle-traffic crashes during the 2011 Labor Day weekend, 42 percent were alcoholimpaired. Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign reduces drunken driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. “By joining this nationwide effort, we will make Sidney’s roadways safer for everyone throughout the Labor Day period,” Balling said. “We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel drunk is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, not only does drinking impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should drive. If you have any doubt about your sobriety, do

From page 1 not get behind the wheel. If you do chose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses,” Balling said. Being arrested for driving drunk brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Drunken drivers face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job, authorities said. When family, friends and coworkers find out, violators also often face tremendous personal embarrassment. “Driving drunk is simply not worth the risk. So don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’ ” Balling said.

happen without him,” said Applefest board member Tilda Phlipot. Roediger has been an employee of Shelby County for 17 years. He and his wife, Julie, have two sons, Jacob and Eric. The theme for the 2013 parade is “Applefest, celebrating all the things that make the Shelby County Applefest special.” According to Amy Breinich and Maureen Smelewski, Applefest parade co-chairwomen, “This year’s parade is coming together wonderfully and will be another great part of the festival.” All of the high school marching bands from Shelby County will participate in both the parade and combined band performance that will follow the parade on the west steps of the Shelby County court house. For information about the Shelby County Applefest, visit www.shelbyapplefest.com.

Council From page 1 that would authorize the sale of 0.343 of an acre of city land adjacent to Riverbend Park. The city had acquired the land to provide access to the park in the event the surrounding farmland were developed residentially. But access to the park is now available through the residential area. The land will be sold by sealed bid. • Passed a resolution to enter into a shared-services agreement with Shelby County for geographic information system (GIS) software and services. Costs to be shared equally include a three-year contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute for $51,000 annually. The city’s annual cost of $25,500 would be identical to what it currently pays for its GIS software maintenance. The city would benefit when future hardware and licensing purchases can be shared with the county, Ken Van Hook, the city’s IT manager, said. “This sounds like a win/win” that ben-

efits everyone, said Councilman Steve Wagner, and is an example of the city and county working together. • Passed a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Clinton Township Trustees for the milling and paving of Kuther Road, from Ohio 47 north to the corporation limit. This part of Kuther Road is split 50/50 in the city and in Turtle Creek Township. Turtle Creek has an agreement with Clinton for maintenance of that portion of the road. Clinton trustees have already passed a resolution committing to paying the township’s share of the approximate $52,000 cost of the project, Public Works Director Gary Clough said. • Heard Councilwoman Katie McMillan thank Police Chief William Balling for having police officers deliver council information packets to council members’ homes. • Heard Mayor Michael Barhorst

report that he witnessed another incident of a motorist running a red traffic light and almost causing an accident. He told of a similar incident at last week’s council meeting and suggested more enforcement might be needed. He thanked Balling for providing statistics he had requested concerning traffic-light violations. • Briefly resumed discussion of tree trimming by Dayton Power and Light Co. contractors. Barhorst had complained at last week’s meeting about the poor quality of the work that has led to killing of trees. Cundiff said he has received input he requested from other cities about the problem and would report at a future meeting. • Met in executive session to discuss discipline of a public employee. Barhorst said he did not anticipate council would take any action after the session.

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WA PA KO N ETA — Larry Lee Shaffer, 71, of Wa p a k o n e t a , died the morning of Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at his home. He was born on Oct. 18, 1941, in Auglaize County, the son of the late Farren and Myrle (Weber) Shaffer. On Jan. 30, 1965, in Westminster, he married Joyce Cummings, who passed on Nov. 8, 2010.Larry is survived by a son, Shannon Shaffer; two daughters, April (Ron) Barnt and Amber (Denny) Moran, all of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Larry and Joyce enjoyed spending time with family and traveling out West. He enjoyed farming for many years, and upon retiring, he remained

active, working part time for NAPA and found several hobbies to occupy his time. The Rev. Ronald Boyer will officiate a funeral service at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at the Myron L. Van Horn Chapel of the SmithEichholtz Funeral Home in Lakeview, where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Burial will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery, Gutman, with military honors by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelby County Relay for Life. Condolences may be expressed at www. edsfh.com.

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P I Q U A — Jack E. Cartwright, 96, formerly of Troy, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at the Garbry Ridge Assisted Living in Piqua. He was born on June 15, 1917, in Sidney, to the late Robert E. Cartwright and Mabel C. (Hall) Cartwright. Jack was married to his wife of 65 years, Faith E. (Huffman) Cartwright, who preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2011. Jack is survived by his daughters and sons-inlaw, Diana and Duane Apple, of Covington, and Sue and Bob Dever, of Troy; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kay Cartwright, of Richmond, Ind.; grandchildren, Debie and Chris Clark, of Covington, Denise Apple, of Russia, Doug and Lacey Apple, of Covington, Melissa and Brian Willis, of Troy, Eva Nicole and Jon Cool, of Troy, Brian Dever, of Galloway, Christopher Dever, of Galloway, and Stephen and Megan Dever, of Troy; and nine greatgrandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, Jack was preceded in death

by his brothers, Richard and Roger Cartwright. Jack was a graduate of Sidney High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Ginghamsburg Church. Jack was retired from ENPO Pump in 1987 and formerly employed by French Oil and Monarch Machine Co. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Dale Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Miami Memorial Park in Covington. Piqua Memorial Honor Guard will provide honors. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 County Road 25A, Tipp City, OH 45371. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Kimberly J. Oglesbee BELLEFONTAINE — Kimberly J. Oglesbee, 57, of B ellefont aine, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Sidney on July 20, 1956, to Roxie Howell Line, of DeGraff, and the late Donald Oglesbee. She is also survived by her son, William (Christinea) Oglesbee, of Bellefontaine; six grandchildren, Shelby, Brandan, Sidney, Faith, Brian and Arianna; two sisters, Gina (Rob) Fill and Marcy (Brad) Ward, both of Columbus; two brothers, Lance (Jenny)

Line, of Bellefontaine, and Larry Line, of Arizona; and many nieces, nephews and adopted children. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Eric and Rick Oglesbee. A 1974 graduate of Jackson Center, Kim loved to crochet and talk. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. Condolences may be expressed at www. edsfh.com.

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Harold J. ‘Doc’ Knapke Ruth L. Knapke VERSAILLES — Harold J. “Doc” Knapke, 91, and his wife, Ruth L. Knapke, 89, of Russia, formerly of Fort Recovery, both passed away Aug. 11, 2013, at Versailles Health Care C e n t e r , Versailles. They shared the same room and passed away approximately 10 hours from each other. He was born Jan. 5, 1922, in Coldwater, to the late Bernard Knapke and the late Sophia Hartings. She was born Dec. 17, 1923, in St. Henry, to the late Edward Schmitz and the late Elizabeth Romer. They were married Aug. 20, 1947, at St. Henry. They will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary together in heaven on Aug. 20. Surviving are sons, Ted (Deborah) Knapke, of Columbus, Tim (Judy) Knapke, of Portland, Ind.; daughters, Ginny (Tom) Reindl, of Wellsboro, Pa., Margaret Knapke, of Dayton, Carol (Gary) Romie, of Centerville, and Pat (Rick) Simon, of Russia; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister-inlaw, Lucille Knapke, of Fort Recovery. Deceased are their infant son, Jeffrey; his brothers, Edward, Romie, Clarence, William, and Sylvester; sisters, Alma Lamm and Helen Gels. Also deceased are her brother, Gerald Schmitz, and sister, Edna Blythe. He was a 1940 graduate of Fort Recovery High School and received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Dayton and a master’s degree from Ball State University. He served in the U.S. Army during

World War II in the European Theater. He was a teacher, principal, coach, and athletic director at Fort Recovery Schools over a 25-year period. He was also a teacher at East Jay Junior High School, Portland, Ind., for 15 years and was a former co-owner of Miracle Lanes Bowling Alley, Fort Recovery. He was inducted into the Fort Recovery Athletic Hall of Fame and the Fort Recovery Alumni Hall of Fame. She was a graduate of St. Henry High School and was a secretary at the former West Elementary School, Fort Recovery. They were members of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, and former members of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, the Rev. Thomas Dorn celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Fort Recovery. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Fort Recovery for Harold. Calling is 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. In lieu of flowers and gifts, contributions may be directed to Wilson Hospice or the Harold and Ruth Knapke Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be left at www. brockmanboeckmanfh. com.

Anna M. (Kessler) Goubeaux CENTERVILLE — Anna M. (Kessler) Goubeaux, 91, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, Aug.12, 2013. Anna was born on Sept.13, 1921, in Fall River, Mass. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald M. Goubeaux. Anna is survived by her sister, Barbara Prim; seven children, Don and Sandy Goubeaux, Tom and Sylvia Goubeaux, Cheryl and Doug Barlow, Mary Goubeaux and Terry Sparks, Patty Goubeaux, Joanie and Tim Waterworth, and Judy and Jeff Mathews; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at St. Remy’s Catholic Church, Russia. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Remy’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.15, 2013, at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Bethany Village Retirement Center for their compassionate care during her time there. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s A s s o c i a t i o n . Condolences may be made to the family at www.newcomerdayton. com.

Ohio driver charged after bus hits 2 men, kills 1 COLUMBUS (AP) — The driver of a hospital shuttle bus has been charged with vehicular homicide and other counts after he allegedly struck and killed a researcher and injured another while operating the vehicle in front of the hospital in May. The complaints filed last week in Franklin County against 62-year-old Karl Beem, of Columbus, allege he negligently caused the death of the researcher and was not in reasonable control of the shuttle bus. Beem is scheduled for arraignment Friday. Court records do not show an attorney for Beem, and his home number was unlisted. Police have said researchers David Newsom and Peter White were hit from behind at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus May 29. They were walking along a road where the sidewalk was blocked due to construction. The Columbus Dispatch on Tuesday reported that Newsom, 35, died about 30 minutes after being struck. He was the technical director of the Biomedical Genomics Core at the hospital’s research institute. White is the director. A hospital spokeswoman, Pam Barber, told the newspaper that Beem has been put on leave.

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Post-2003 blackout rules lead to millions in fines The day the lights went out: The blackout of 2003

Julie Carr Smyth Associated Press

COLUMBUS (AP) — Regulators have imposed millions of dollars in civil penalties against energy companies that risk the dependability of the U.S. electrical grid since new rules following the 2003 Northeast blackout made such fines possible, including a record $25 million fine for a power failure in Florida. The 2008 Florida blackout was small in comparison with the Aug. 14 event 10 years ago that swept eight states and parts of Canada. The big blackout interrupted phone service, cut lights and air conditioning, impeded power plants, hospitals and prisons, and disrupted transportation from Michigan to New England. Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) wasn’t penalized for its role in the event, which cascaded from the outage of transmission lines in Ohio. “There were no mandatory standards, so there would have been nothing to fine them for,” said Craig Cano, a spokesman for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The nonprofit North American Electric Reliability Corp. since has been transformed from a voluntary industry group to a government-sanctioned overseer of new reliability requirements developed in the wake of the 2003 blackout. Its recommended penalties are brought before the federal regulatory commission for approval. Under the Energy Policy

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In an Aug. 14, 2003, file photo, the city of Cleveland sits in the dark except for emergency lights in the Federal Courthouse (left) and the SBC building (far right) after a massive power outage struck the eastern United States and parts of Canada. Ten years after a blackout cascading from Ohio affected 50 million people, utilities and analysts say changes made in the aftermath make a similar outage unlikely today, though shifts in where and how power is generated raise new reliability concerns for the U.S. electric grid system.

Act of 2005, the commission was given statutory authority over grid reliability and the hammer of potential civil penalties, fines that cannot be passed on to customers. The new law increased the regulatory commission’s civil penalty authority from $11,000 a day to $1 million a day. In 2010, Florida Power & Light was fined $25 million for the outage in that state, which left as many as 3 million people without power for part of a day in 2008, the largest single fine to date for reliability violations. The culprit was a short circuit at a Miami-area substation. An Associated Press review of the regulatory commission’s annual reports and online pen-

alty database found reliability-related penalties imposed under the new standards totaled more than $33 million since oversight began in 2007. All were levied since 2010. Besides fines, companies have been required to fix violations of the reliability standards, which touch on dozens of issues ranging from cybersecurity and power load to equipment storage and proper documentation. Utility leaders and regional operators say the changes help ensure reliable power service. “I don’t think I’d want to characterize it as ‘the industry’s become more responsible,’ because the industry has always taken seriously its

responsibility associated with reliability,” said Joe Gardner, a vice president for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. “I do think that we’ve been able to evolve our processes and systems over the last 10 years in a manner that has enhanced reliability.” Requiring and revising standards, and creating a documented enforcement process that allows utilities and operators to learn from one another’s mistakes, is an effective way to help improve the reliability of the grid, said Jim Fama, vice president of energy delivery for Edison Electric Institute, an association of shareholder-owned power companies.

A power blackout beginning the afternoon of Aug. 14, 2003, cascaded from northeast Ohio to seven other states and parts of Canada, reaching 50 million people. Some of the immediate and long-term effects: ___ THE DARK SIDE: Outages of various durations stretched across 9,300 square miles, leaving customers from Michigan to New England with intermittent phone service, no lights and no air conditioning in the summer heat. The blackout shut down more than 100 power plants, forced hospitals and prisons to operate on backup generators, and stranded people in elevators and on roller coasters. It caused transportation chaos as airlines canceled flights and much of New York City was immobilized. ___ HIGH AND DRY: Outages were reported along a 145-mile stretch of Lake Erie coastline. That created water shortages for about 1.5 million people near Cleveland, which had no power to pump its water up from Lake Erie. ___ TREE TRIMMING: Trees touching highervoltage transmission lines were partly blamed by blackout investigators, and utilities began trimming vegetation more attentively along such lines. Occasionally it leads to legal disputes with residents protective of their greenery. ___ NEW RULES: The tree-trimming is among regulations mandated after the blackout to ensure reliability. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. now sets standards and tracks the performance of the larger grid. ___ RAPID RESPONSE: Grid operators now are better trained and use technology that allows them to monitor the system more closely and nearly in real time. Some operators have added new control centers. ___ Source: AP research

Remains identified Ohio panel hears details as missing Ohio on Medicaid projections mom and son Ann Sanner

TALLMADGE (AP) — Decomposed remains found in the woods behind a house in northeast Ohio were identified Tuesday as a missing woman and her 5-year-old son, who both lived there. It was unclear how and when 31-year-old Wendy Ralston and her son, Peyton, died, Tallmadge police Lt. Ron Williams said. Their deaths are being investigated as homicides. Because of the decomposition, the bodies will require further testing. The Summit County medical examiner’s investigation to determine the cause of death could take weeks and will include a forensic anthropologist and bug expert, investigator Gary Guenther said. A forensic anthropologist might be able to provide clues on any wounds that involved bones and the entomologist might provide insect-related findings about when they died, Guenther said. Williams said Ralston’s mother contacted police Saturday after she visited the home and discovered the remains behind it. Williams said police don’t have a suspect. Police have talked to Ralston’s boyfriend, who is the boy’s father and lives at the home in Tallmadge, about 25 miles south of Cleveland. Williams said the man is not considered a suspect and has been cooperative during his interviews with investigators.

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Projections showing that Ohio could save state and federal dollars by expanding Medicaid are just one part of a fact-finding process for state lawmakers debating changes to the health program, a key Republican lawmaker said Tuesday. State Sen. Dave Burke, who chairs a Senate Medicaid subcommittee, said the recent analysis indicates that curbing the cost growth of Medicaid to a certain rate is feasible, even when more people are enrolled. “Crafting policy about how we get there is where the cantankerous issues come up,” said Burke, a Marysville Republican. State lawmakers have been trying to find common ground on Medicaid

since Republican Gov. John Kasich proposed an extension of the federal-state program in February. GOP leaders pulled it from the state budget, and the issue has yet to gain traction in the Legislature. Some Republicans legislators say they fear being stuck with longterm costs of Medicaid expansion and are leery of expanding government programs. Burke and Democratic Sen. Capri Cafaro asked the Health Policy Institute of Ohio to compare Medicaid spending without expansion at its current growth rate, with spending that could occur under the expansion at a yearly rate that’s similar to an average cost of medical inflation. Without expansion, total Medicaid spending in Ohio is projected

to reach $43.4 billion in 2025 at its current rate of 7.2 percent per year. With extended coverage and the Medicaid growth rate maintained at 3.5 percent per year, spending could be $37.2 billion in 2025, according to the analysis by the health policy organization and Ohio State University’s John Glenn School of Public Affairs. Burke said the analysis shows it’s possible to lower federal and state costs with expansion if the right policy is written. But he added that one set of numbers doesn’t make a trend. “Let’s have some other people tear this apart,” he told reporters. “Let’s have a lively debate before we make a decision on the Senate floor or the House floor should this issue come before us.” The Senate Medicaid subcommittee will travel

to Cleveland next week to see how a mini-Medicaid expansion model works. The panel also will meet with a managed care organization in Dayton. Medicaid expansion is one of the key components of Democratic President Barack Obama’s health care law. Roughly 366,000 Ohioans would be newly eligible for coverage beginning in 2014 by expanding Medicaid. The federal-state health program for the poor already provides care for one of every five residents in the state. Washington would pay the entire cost of the expansion for the first three years, gradually phasing down to 90 percent — still well above Ohio’s current level of almost 64 percent.

Man sentenced in woman’s murder, body on tracks DAYTON (AP) — A southwest Ohio man will spend his life in prison for the murder of a woman whose body was left on railroad tracks to

be struck by a train. Montgomery County’s prosecutor says 28-yearold Joshua Sellers was sentenced Tuesday in the September 2011 slaying

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Shaffer pleaded guilty in May to aggravated murder, kidnapping and other counts and is awaiting sentencing. Prosecutors sought the death penalty for the Miamisburg men prior to their plea agreements. Authorities say Spinks was stabbed repeatedly before her body was left on the tracks.

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Nation/World Today in History By The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2013. There are 139 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 14, 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II. On this date: In 1848, the Oregon Territory was created. In 1908, a race riot erupted in Springfield, Ill., as a white mob began setting blackowned homes and businesses on fire; at least two blacks and five whites were killed in the violence. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that renounced aggression. In 1947, Pakistan became independent of British rule. In 1951, newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, 88, died in Beverly Hills, Calif. In 1962, robbers held up a U.S. mail truck in Plymouth, Mass., making off with more than $1.5 million; the loot was never recovered. In 1963, playwright Clifford Odets, 57, died in Los Angeles. In 1969, British troops went to Northern Ireland to intervene in sectarian violence between Protestants and Roman Catholics. In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambodia came to a halt. In 1993, Pope John Paul II denounced abortion and euthanasia as well as sexual abuse by American priests in a speech at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. In 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. Ten years ago: A huge blackout hit the northeastern United States and part of Canada; 50 million people lost power. The chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore, said he would not remove a Ten Commandments monument from the state judicial building, defying a federal court order to remove the granite monument. Rebels lifted their siege of Liberia’s capital. Five years ago: President George W. Bush signed consumer-safety legislation that banned lead from children’s toys, imposing the toughest standard in the world. One year ago: Vice President Joe Biden sparked a campaign commotion, telling an audience in southern Virginia that included hundreds of black voters that Republican Mitt Romney wanted to put them “back in chains” by deregulating Wall Street. (Biden later mocked Republican criticism over the remark while conceding he’d meant to use different words.) Ron Palillo, the actor best known as the nerdy high school student Arnold Horshack on the 1970s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter,” died in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., at age 63.

Out of the Blue Animal welfare group vandalizes Iowa butter cow DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An animal welfare group intent on sending a message in support of veganism hid until closing time then poured red paint over the Iowa State Fair’s butter cow. But the damage was quickly scraped away and visitors never knew the iconic sculpture had been damaged. Iowans for Animal Liberation claimed responsibility for the attack in a news release emailed Sunday night, saying members hid in the cavernous Agriculture Building on Saturday night and emerged after the fair closed for the day. They then broke into a refrigerated room where the sculpted cow and other butter sculptures are displayed and poured red paint over the cow. The words “Freedom for all” were scrawled on a display window.

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Study: Half who now buy own health plan to get aid Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — About half the people who now buy their own health insurance— and potentially would face higher premiums next year under President Barack Obama’s health care law— would qualify for federal tax credits to offset rate shock, according to a new private study. Many other people, however, earn too much money to be eligible for help, and could end up paying more. The estimate, being released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, tries to answer one of the biggest remaining questions about the impact of Obama’s law on American families: Will consumers wince — or even balk — when they see the premiums for the new plans? The study found that 48 percent of families currently buying their own coverage would be eligible for tax credits next year, averaging $5,548 per family, or 66 percent of the average cost of a benchmark

“silver” policy offered through new state insurance markets. “About half of the people won’t be paying the sticker price,” said Gary Claxton, director of the health care marketplace project at Kaiser, an information clearinghouse on the health care system. “The people who get help will get quite a lot of help.” “Many, but certainly not all, of the people who don’t get tax credits will pay more,” he said. “How much more will be a function of a lot of different things.” For example, some people who don’t qualify for tax credits may get jobs that offer coverage, added Claxton, a coauthor of the study. And the bottom line on premiums may not be clear until sometime this fall, after the Health and Human Services Department releases rates for more than 30 states where the federal government is taking the lead setting up new insurance markets for individuals and small businesses. People can enroll starting Oct. 1, and coverage becomes effective Jan. 1. Most people

currently covered by employer plans are not affected. The law is likely to increase the sticker price for individually purchased coverage next year for several reasons: — Insurers will have to cover people with pre-existing medical conditions, whose needs are costlier to provide for. — Policies must provide certain standard benefits, including prescription drugs, mental health and substance abuse treatment and rehabilitative services. — Policyholders’ annual outof-pocket costs will be capped. So far, premiums reported by a number of individual states have been coming in lower than initially projected by the Congressional Budget Office. But they are higher — according to industry and consultants — than what people now typically pay for individual plans, which tend to be bare-bones coverage. However, the law also will pump in billions of dollars in federal tax credits to help the uninsured pay premiums — and ease cost increases for many who are currently buying

the skimpy individual policies. The money will go directly to the insurance plan, and policyholders will pay the difference — a discounted sticker price, in effect. The tax credits, available on a sliding scale based on family income, will be offered to people who don’t have access to affordable coverage through their jobs and buy policies through the new state markets. Those making between 100400 percent of the federal poverty level — between $11,500 and $46,000 for an individual and $23,550 and $94,200 for a family of four — are eligible for some level of help. Families on the low end of the scale will pay 2 percent of their income for a benchmark plan, while those on the upper end will pay 9.5 percent. It’s expected that a clear majority of customers in the new markets will be eligible for tax credits. That’s because the pool will also include uninsured people, who tend to have lower incomes than those who can currently afford to buy See HEALTH | 5B

Even worse odds than in 2008 for Mideast deal Josef Federman and Karin Laub Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — The same negotiators, the same issues, a familiar venue: The sense of deja vu is overwhelming as Israelis and Palestinians start Wednesday on their third attempt in 13 years to draw a border between them. But they face even longer odds than in the last round, which ended in 2008. Since then, at least 40,000 more Israelis have settled in areas the Palestinians want for a state, making it even harder to partition the

land. The chaos of the Arab Spring has bolstered Israeli demands for ironclad security guarantees, such as troop deployments along Palestine’s future border, widening a dispute that seemed near resolution five years ago. The talks come after months of prodding by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who made six visits to the region since taking office in his bid to bring together Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. together Despite U.S. cheerleading, expectations

have been low on both sides. Ahead of Wednesday’s talks at Jerusalem’s King David Hotel, the atmosphere soured further after Israel said in a series of announcements in the past week that it is advancing plans for more than 3,000 new homes for Jews in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem. “It’s not just deliberate sabotage of the talks, but really the destruction of the outcome,” said senior Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi. “Israel has transformed the negotiations into a cover and a license to steal land.” Israel argued that it’s

mainly building in areas it wants to keep in any border deal. “This construction that has been authorized in no way changes the final map of peace,” said government spokesman Mark Regev. In Israel, attention focused on anguish over the expected release Tuesday of 26 long-held Palestinian prisoners, part of a U.S.-brokered deal that persuaded the Palestinians to resume negotiations. In all, 104 veteran prisoners are to be freed in four stages, depending on progress in the border talks, for which the U.S. has allotted nine months. Most of the prison-

ers have already served more than 20 years, many for deadly attacks on Israelis. Angry relatives of some of the victims spoke on TV and radio news programs, protesting the release of convicted killers in what they considered a pointless gesture. Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected their appeal, clearing the way for the release. The negotiators meeting Wednesday — Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Netanyahu aide Yitzhak Molcho for Israel, and Abbas advisers Saeb Erekat and Mohammed See MIDEAST | 5B

For families, Bulger verdict brings closure, angst Jay Lindsay and Michael Melia

more than two years after Bulger’s electrifying capture in California and 19 years after BOSTON (AP) — The he became one of the nation’s guilty verdicts against James most notorious fugitives. It “Whitey” Bulger brought means Bulger, 83, is all but catharsis and closure to rela- certain to spend the rest of his tives of the 11 victims in whose days in prison after sentenckillings he was convicted of ing in November, when even playing a role, but for the fami- a term short of a life sentence lies of the eight people whose could amount to one. deaths couldn’t be definitively The Bulger case became linked to the Boston mob boss, a major scandal for the FBI peace will be harder to come after it came out at court hearby. ings and trials that Bulger had Steve Davis didn’t wait for been an informant from 1975 the jury to be dismissed before to 1990, feeding the he walked out of the bureau information on courtroom, appearing the rival New England upset it had issued no Mafia and members of finding in the 1981 his own gang while he strangulation of his continued to kill and sister Debra. intimidate. Outside court, Davis A former FBI agent, said he doubted whethJohn Connolly, was er Bulger personally later convicted of tipstrangled his sister, as James “Whitey” Bulger ping off Bulger that he Bulger’s former partwas about to be indictner and his sister’s boyed. friend, Stephen Flemmi, testiBulger was charged primarfied. But he’s certain Bulger ily with racketeering, which was part of it, and the jury’s listed 33 criminal acts — inability to make a finding left among them, 19 killings that him “stuck in the middle like I he allegedly helped orchestrate have been for 32 years.” or carried out himself during “Who’s winning here?” Davis the 1970s and ’80s while he led asked. “I lost my sister. All the Winter Hill Gang, Boston’s these people lost family mem- Irish mob. bers. He’s losing his freedom. The federal jury decided What do you really win here?” he took part in 11 killings, The jury’s decision came along with nearly all the other Associated Press

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Steven Davis, brother of Debra Davis, wipes his eyes while speaking outside federal court where a jury found James “Whitey” Bulger guilty on several counts of murder, racketeering and conspiracy Monday in Boston. Jurors could not agree whether Bulger was involved in Debra Davis’ killing.

crimes on the list, including acts of extortion, money laundering and drug dealing. He was also found guilty of 30 other offenses, including possession of machine guns. One woman exclaimed, “You’ve got to be kidding me!” after the jury said prosecutors hadn’t proved Bulger’s role in the 1975 death of Francis “Buddy” Leonard, who was shot in the head. And a visibly angry Billy O’Brien told reporters that prosecutors “dropped the ball” after the

jury didn’t convict Bulger in the 1973 shooting death of his father, William O’Brien. “Five minutes they spent talking about his murder” during the trial, he said. Patricia Donahue wept, saying it was a relief to see Bulger convicted in the murder of her husband, Michael Donahue, who authorities say was an innocent victim who died in a hail of gunfire while giving a ride to an FBI informant See BULGER | 5B

Carolina conservatives want more opposition in D.C. Bill Barrow Associated Press

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — Republican Patrick McHenry’s loudest constituents have no desire to see conciliation on gridlocked Capitol Hill, unless it comes from President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats. As the congressman holds public question-and-answer sessions with constituents during Congress’ summer break, conservatives and GOP loyalists who enjoy significant influence in his western North Carolina district are demanding that he and his House colleagues defund “Obamacare,” refuse to raise the nation’s debt limit and generally intensify opposition to the White

House and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Congress has abysmal approval ratings, and polls suggest that most voters want the divided government to seek out compromise. Yet the no-holds-barred attitude on display here — and elsewhere as other House Republicans hold town-hall style gatherings — offers an ominous forecast of the legislative battles ahead this fall and underscores how little political incentive many Republicans have to reach common ground on issues ranging from immigration to the budget. The atmosphere has put Republicans like McHenry in a challenging spot. He and others are all but forced to square their criticism of the president with their unwill-

ingness to go as far as the far right wants. In doing so, they risk irking the party’s most conservative voters and drawing a primary challenge; many face re-election in districts Obama lost in 2012. So at nearly every event over the past week, the 37-year-old, fifth-term congressman pre-emptively opened several recent appearances by suggesting that there are limits to the GOP’s power, reminding his constituents that “elections have consequences … (and) this president is in office through 2016.” He found himself seeking to delicately explain why he doesn’t support a government shut-down or a national credit default, and why there’s only so much House See CAROLINA | 5B

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

This Morning

• 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. • Local 725 Copeland Retirees meets at the Union Hall on County Road 25A for a carry-in lunch at 11:30 a.m. All retirees and spouses are welcome.

This Afternoon

• Senior Independence Wellness Clinic is at Blossom Village Apartments, 120 Red Bud Circle, Jackson Center from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The free program encourages senior citizens to take an active part in their own wellness. Each clinic will have a nurse available to answer general health questions. For more information, call 498-4680 or (800) 287-4680, and ask for Therese Reed. • Power over Parkinson’s, an event for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families, will be at the Rehab Clinic at the Versailles Health Care Center, 200 Marker Road, Versailles, at 4 p.m. To reserve a spot, call Shannon at (937) 526-0130.

This Evening

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. • Lima Chronic Pain Support Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on West High Street, Suite 150, in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center/Conference Room, the meeting is free and family members are welcome. For more information, contact Linda Chartrand at (419) 226-9802 or e-mail at lechartrand@healthpartners.org. • Ladies Auxiliary VFW meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2841 Wapakoneta Ave.

Thursday Morning

• Upper Valley Medical Center hosts a Mom and Baby Get Together group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Farm House on the center campus. The meeting is facilitated by the lactation department. The group offers the opportunity to meet with other moms, share about being a new mother and learn about breastfeeding and the baby. For information, call 937-440-4906. • The New Bremen Library offers Preschool Playtime at 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required: 419-6292158.

Thursday Afternoon

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Shelby County Toastmasters meets at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Trudeau at 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson.com or visit the website at shelby.freetoasthost.ws. • Pasco Ladies Aid meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Sidney American Legion Hall, 1265 N. Fourth Ave.

Thursday Evening

• Sidney Nazarene Church, 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., hosts a Celebrate Recovery meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 937-541-6643. • The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio offers an educational series at 7523 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (937) 233-2500 or (800) 360-3296. • The Shelby County Humane Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion hall. New members are welcome. • The Minster-New Bremen Right to Life group meets at 7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Rectory basement, Minster. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.

Friday Morning

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

Friday Afternoon

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

Friday Evening

• Free at Last, a program designed to break the chains of addiction, meets at the Lockington United Methodist Church, 2190 Miami Conservancy Road, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call 726-3636. • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 937-548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

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

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Hospital to host program for women cancer patients The American Cancer Society will offer its Look Good…Feel Better program to female cancer patients in Shelby and Miami counties Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Guided by a volunteer, licensed, beauty professional, women who participate in this class will learn how to use make-up and skincare techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of cancer treatment. To register for the two-hour class, call 800227-2345. “Look Good…Feel Better is as much about improving and maintaining self-image and confidence as it is about appearance,” said Heather Robison, Health Initiatives representative with the American Cancer Society. “Patients enjoy the opportunity to spend time in a relaxed,

non-medical setting with others in the same situation. And the free makeup and instruction from professionals helps them look and feel better.” Look Good…Feel Better is offered through a collaboration between the American Cancer Society; the Personal Care Products Council Foundation; and the Professional Beauty Association/National Cosmetology Association. Classes and materials are provided free of charge to women in active cancer treatment. On top of the very real physical and emotional concerns of the disease itself, the side effects of cancer treatment can be devastating to a woman’s self esteem as well. In her mirror she sees someone she doesn’t even recognize—tired and discolored,

with thinning hair and no eyelashes. Patients who have participated in Look Good…Feel Better have called the program an emotional lifesaver, because it returns them to a sense of normalcy and allows them to smile once again at the person in the mirror. According to the American Cancer Society, there are a number of anticancer drugs in use today, each with its own set of possible side effects. Possible appearance-related effects of chemotherapy and radiation include hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows or lashes; weight gain or loss; changes in skin pigmentation and texture; skin oiliness, itchiness or peeling; and alterations in nail texture and growth rate.

GAC announces ‘Bad Art’ artists Gateway Arts Council has announced the third annual Bad Art by Good People fundraising event. This is a light-hearted election for the arts. Twenty-four local personalities have been given blank 16-inch by 20-inch canvases and have been paired with professional artists to create a piece of art. Artists from Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russia and Sidney will not only be creating art, they will be fighting for votes to win the title of Best Bad Artist. In addition to the individual title, the artists will be competing to represent the village or precinct with the most collective votes. Gateway Arts Council Executive Director Ellen Keyes said, “We wanted to have an event that brought art to every-

one and illustrated that everyone has creativity in them.” The artists from Anna will be Randy Locker, Nancy Benroth and Paul Dunkman. Rhonda Anderson will be their mentor. Ryan Gutman, Paige Doseck and Jenny Guisinger will represent Botkins with Katie Mielkie as the mentor. Bobbie Bender, Tony Bornhorst, and the Rev. Steve Shoup will represent Fort Loramie. Beth Swick will serve as mentor. Jackson Center representatives are Tony Meyer, Bruce Metz and Matt Kohler. Barb Sailor is the Jackson Center mentor. Phil Chilcote, Sarah Steenrod, Gregg Mitchell, Sandy Shipman, Bill Zimmerman Sr., Phil

Valentine, Chris Adams, Lyle Drew and Annette Schroerlucke will represent Sidney. Mike Behr, Lori Stallings and Mila Hamilton will be the mentors for Sidney. The Russia representatives are Connie McEldowney, Jordan Grogean and Josh Francis. Russia’s mentor is Cameo Monnin. Once all the artwork is completed the election

process will begin. Every member of the community is encouraged to vote and vote as many times as they would like. Voting will cost $1 per vote and anyone can vote. There are no restrictions on age, geography or number of times one person can vote. All of the proceeds from the election will support Gateway Arts Council. Voting can be done by mail to the Gateway Arts Council and online at www.gatewayartscouncil.org/badart. The Bad Art Ball will be Oct 3 at the Palazzo in Botkins. This ball will feature a dinner and the bad art will be auctioned. Tickets for the event are $25 per person and can be purchased at Ron and Nita’s and Gateway Arts Council, 216 N. Miami Ave.

The season for cast-iron pans Dear Heloise: Several years ago, I and let the pan cool completely before bought my wife a new cast-iron frying taking it out. — Heloise P.S.: Wipe pan that is now starting to develop the pan with a little vegetable oil on a small rust spots on the cooking sur- paper towel every time you clean it to face. I later learned that cast-iron prevent rust. Don’t wash pans are supposed to be “seasoned” Dear Readers: Are there certain to prevent this from happening. Can this pan be fixed, or should we just foods you should NEVER wash before cooking? According to the U.S. buy a new one? And what is Department of Agriculture, the proper care of cast-iron raw meats and poultry should cookware? — Jim T., via email NOT be washed because of Don’t throw out the pan! possible cross-contamination Rust can develop when the pan from the juices spreading to is air-dried or even scrubbed the sink, counters, dishes and with steel wool. The pan utensils. Cooking meats thorshould be washed and dried oughly will kill all the bacteria immediately. Many cooks (me Hints that may be present. included) put the pan back on People sometimes soak from the still-hot stove burner to meat, like country ham, dry. Heloise To season or re-season, use Heloise Cruse because they think it reduces the salt content. But the hot water, only a drop of soap USDA advises that this does and a nylon scrubbie or plasnot remove much salt anyway, tic brush to clean (NEVER place the pan in the dishwasher). Rinse so don’t. — Heloise No-stick s’mores and dry well. Then, to season, use Dear Heloise: I have a hint that melted vegetable shortening. Wipe it all around the pan until the entire I wanted to share. We love making surface is covered. Place in a 375 F s’mores around the campfire but don’t oven, upside down on a cookie sheet. like the mess that the sticky marsh“Bake” for an hour. Turn the oven off mallows make on our hands. Instead

of taking the marshmallow off the stick with our hands, I make the s’more while the marshmallow is still on the stick. I have someone else hold the stick while I use two pieces of graham cracker to sandwich the marshmallow, and then just pull the stick out. No more sticky marshmallow all over your hands. — Julie Kane, Shippensburg, Pa. Storing pie Dear Heloise: My family loves eating pies, both store-bought and homemade. My question is, do all pies have to be refrigerated? — Gayle L., via email No, not all pies need to go in the refrigerator. Pies that contain eggs (for example: pumpkin, cream or custard pies) should be refrigerated. Fruit pies, however, don’t have to be refrigerated (unless your kitchen is on the warm side) and can be kept at room temperature for about two days, if they last that long. Most people prefer to keep all types of pies in the refrigerator. — Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000. Fax: 210-HELOISE. Email: Heloise@Heloise.com.

State fair winner Wyatt Fogt, 10, second from right, and Jacob Fogt, 13, second from left, showed barrows at the Ohio State Fair. Wyatt’s placed second in its Purebred Yorkshire class and was the 2013 Reserve Grand Champion Landrace barrow. It sold in the Buckeye barrow sale for $1,770. Jacob’s placed third and fifth in their Light Crossbred classes and fourth in its YOrkshire Purebred class. The boys are sons of Jason and Laura Fogt, of Anna.

Saturday Morning

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Russia, 9 to 10 a.m. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Fort Loramie, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Saturday Afternoon

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Library offers online resume program Optimal Resume, a web-based program that allows job seekers to create high-quality multimedia resumes and share them online, is now available at http://shelbyco.lib. oh.us. Shelby County Libraries are able to offer this service through a Shelby County United Way Special Projects grant. Presentations of the program will be held at the Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., on Tuesday and on Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Unlike creating a resume in a word processing program, Optimal Resume offers styled templates and easy formatting, along with industry-specific samples and instructions. All a user has to do is enter relevant information in structured categories, such as work history, educational background, and professional certifications, and Optimal Resume will generate a resume that can be downloaded to a computer, printed off, or published online. Users may also import a previous resume and update it using Optimal Resume’s templates and writing tools. Users can turn their resumes into professional websites, with the option to include links to their accounts on sites like LinkedIn and Twitter and open themselves to job opportunities by submitting their credentials into ResumeGPS, an employer-searchable resume database. Optimal Resume also allows users to create portfolios of their work,

photography, presentations, or other projects. Users can also (with the necessary hardware) record a video resume, allowing them to make a positive first impression as if they were meeting employers in person. Both portfolios and video resumes can be included on users’ professional websites. The Optimal Resume software also includes an interview preparation module allowing participants to prepare responses to common questions and situations. These rehearsals can be recorded and played back to improve delivery and make a better impression in an interview. “We are very excited to be able to offer Optimal Resume to the public, said Mark Kister, assistant director of Shelby County Libraries, “because it makes it simple to prepare high-impact employment documents and make them available in all formats. Now our customers can create one resume and print it, post it on job boards, and email it to employers without having to redo it in different formats.” This service is offered completely free-of-charge through a grant from the Shelby County United Way. Because the service is web-based, anyone with a Shelby County Library card can access Optimal Resume from any computer with internet access by visiting http://shelbyco. lib.oh.us. For more information, call 492-8354 or email kisterma@oplin.org.

Correction In a Shelby County Fair prize-winning recipe for cinnamon roll cookies recently published in the Sidney Daily News, the amount of one ingredient was incorrect because it had been incorrectly listed on information provided to the fair judges. The recipe actually calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour.

PHS Class of ’61 deadline nears PIQUA — Thursday is the deadline for members of the Piqua Central High School class of 1961 to make reservations to attend the class’s 70th birthday party on Sept. 7. The party comprises a fried chicken buffet near the Stillwater River. Reservations at $10 per person should be mailed to Marsha Harmon Simpson, 141 Southview

Drive, Troy, OH 45373. Attendees should take lawn chairs and snacks. There will be a prize for the most original hat. The class’s luncheon will be Aug. 21 at 12:30 p.m. at El Sombrero, 1700 N. County Road 25-A. Spouses are welcome. Attendees will order from the menu. No reservations are necessary.

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Anti-war rally — Civil War, that is

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David Neuhardt, of Yellow Springs, gives a talk in the Shelby County Courthouse, titled "Clement Vallandigham and the AntiWar Movement" Friday. Vallandigham was an Ohio Democrat who opposed the Civil War and believed the southern states had the right to leave the Union. The talk was presented by the Shelby County Historical Society.

Poker run raises $3,000 for hospice For 10 years, an annual poker run hosted by the 47 Bar & Grill has raised funds for Wilson Hospice. This year a group of approximately 300 motorcyclists hopped aboard their bikes to continue this long-standing event. The annual poker run raised nearly $3,000 to benefit Wilson Hospice. “Kim Pflum and Walt Clark, coowners of the 47 Bar and Grill, know from personal experience just how important Hospice can be,” said Bonnie Faulkner, executive director of the Wilson Memorial Hospital Foundation. “For 10 years, Walt and Kim have put much of their own personal time, energy, and effort into their annual poker run because they realize what Wilson Hospice provides to our community. They, and everyone else involved, deserve

our thanks and appreciation.” Typically, riders would leave from the 47 Bar and Grill and know the specific route to follow to collect the cards for their poker hands. This year, riders received a clue at each stop for the next destination. Bikers who successfully figured out the correct stops rode approximately 120 miles roundtrip, beginning at 47 Bar and Grill in Port Jefferson and continuing to Meyers Tavern in Botkins, Bayview in St. Marys, E & R’s in Yorkshire, Oak Tree in Minster, Sharp’s in Sidney, and the Dawg Pound in Sidney. Prizes went to the top three poker hands, winner of the 50/50 drawing, 47th bike to return to the shelter. Door prizes were awarded at each stop. Bike prizes were awarded the oldest, the ugliest, the prettiest and

Kim’s favorite. Following the poker run, participants enjoyed dinner prepared by the 47 Bar and Grill at the Dan McKibben Shelter and music provided by Ear Candy Productions. “When we first decided to hold a charity poker run it made sense to have the proceeds go to Wilson Hospice,” said Pflum. “My family and I have had such wonderful experiences with Hospice that we wanted to give back because of the extraordinary care they provided to our family members. We never dreamed that it would raise so much money for Hospice and become so successful. I would like to thank everyone involved, including the anonymous donors who purchased the T-shirts given to the first 100 to register.”

College acceptances Regula to Bluffton U.

JACKSON CENTER — Emma Regula, a 2013 graduate of Jackson Center High School, has been accepted by Bluffton University, where she plans to study dietetics. The daughter of Bert and Marlene Regula, of Jackson Center, she was awarded the Jackson Center 4-H/FFA, Jackson Center Education Foundation, Trupointe, Ohio Association of Meat Processors Memorial, Grace Lutheran Church Regula Endowment, Bluffton University Trustees, Ivan Metz Memorial, Plastipak Packaging, Prodeva and Jackson Center Board of Education scholarships. She earned the following FFA awards: State FFA degree, Star in Agribusiness, Dekalb Award, Outstanding Eagle Award, Star in Agriscience, Star in Plant and Horticulture Science and Star Greenhand Award. Her school awards comprised being an honor roll scholar and receiving the 100 Percent Band Award and the Director’s Award in choir. She was named a Wendy’s

High School Heisman Female School Winner. Her high school activities included FFA, band, pep band, marching band, choir, treble choir, honors choir, Academia, DARE role model, Drama Club, softball and Camp Woodhaven counselor. Her community involvement included 4-H, 4-H camp counselor, Shelby County Junior Fair Board, Junior Leaders, church choir, church softball, volunteer at the Fish Pond Food Pantry and at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. She is employed by Twin Creek Farms.

Wagner to Western Kentucky U.

JACKSON CENTER — Rhyanna Wagner, a 2013 graduate of Jackson Center High School, has been accepted by Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., where she plans to study music education. The daughter of Angi Wagner, Wagner

of Lima, and Kelly Wagner, of Jackson Center, participated during high school in choir, art, softball, book club and drama. She is employed by Subway.

Reese to School of Advertising Art

JACKSON CENTER — Madison L. Reese, a 2013 graduate of Jackson Center High School, has been accepted by the School of Advertising Art in Kettering, where she plans to study graphic design. The daughter of Lisa and Quentin Reese, of Jackson Center, she was awarded the Reese Hodges Memorial, Sharon Wiessinger Memorial and Jackson Center Teachers Jean scholarships. Her high school activities included choir, drama, solo and ensemble, Honor Choir, Art Club, and National Honor Society. She participates in her church choir and volunteers at her local library and for Adopt A Highway. She is employed part time by Subway.

Applefest sets flower show The Rainbow Gardeners of Shelby County and the Applefest Committee will co-sponsor a flower show at the 2012 Applefest. It will take place at the Shelby County Job and Family Services Building, 227 S. Ohio Ave., Sept. 8 with judging to begin at noon. Penny Mohler will judge the show. This is a public show, and gardeners/exhibitors from all over Shelby County are encouraged to enter, attend, and enjoy. Advance registration is not necessary; there is no entry fee; and there are no forms to fill out. Take entries to the Shelby County Job and Family Service Building between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 7. Late entries cannot be accepted.

There are five classes for adults 18 and older and two youth classes for children and teens under 18. • Class I –A Autumn Hoedown (Floral Arrangements) Arrangements can demonstrate Autumn Hoedown by containing items that celebrate the harvest and its festivities, such as dance, music, and sharing of bounty. Flowers and other plant materials do not necessarily have to be grown in the exhibitor’s garden. Limit of two entries per person. Arrangement should carry out the theme. • Class II – Horticultural Specimens Limit of three different specimens per person exhibited in one’s own individual

containers. Each specimen must be in a separate drink bottle, jar, bud vase, or whatever container best displays the specimen. All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor. • Class III – Roses Limit of two individual rose specimens. Each must be of a different variety or color, displayed in the exhibitor’s vase. Must be grown by the exhibitor. • Class IV – Potted Plants Limit of one entry per person. Pot cannot exceed 12 inches across the top. Entrant must have had the plant in his/her possession for three months. • Class V – Hanging Baskets Limit of one entry per

person. Basket cannot exceed 12 inches across the top. Entrant must have had the hanging basket in his/her possession for three months. • Youth Class I – Harvest (Floral Arrangement) Limit of two arrangement entries as described above for exhibitors under 18. • Youth Class II – Horticultural Specimens, Roses, Potted Plants, Hanging Baskets Limit of three entries in horticultural specimens, two entries in roses, one entry in potted plants and one entry in hanging baskets. All entries in Youth Class II will be judged against each other. Cash awards will be made

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Fort Loramie Elementary school supply list – 2013-14 Kindergarten 1 large school bag; 1 blunt tip Fiskars scissors; 1 large eraser (green or pink); 1 paint shirt (large old T-shirt is best); 1 pocket folder; 2 large glue sticks; 1 box Crayola thick markers 8 count; 1 container anti-bacterial wipes (not baby wipes); 1 large box tissues; Boys –1 box Ziploc bags gallon size; Girls – 1 box Ziploc bags quart size Grade 1 – No Binder, No School Box, No Folder Grade 1 handwriting paper to keep at home for spelling homework; 12 pencils #2 (yellow only); 1 box Crayola crayons 24 count; 4 boxes Crayola crayons 8 count – regular size; 1 box Crayola washable markers 8 ct. basic colors; 1 box Crayola fine line markers 8 ct. basic colors; 1 pack of highlighter markers (4 different colors); 1 pack dry erase markers (4 different colors); 3 bottle Elmer’s school glue 4 oz. white; 1 pair Fiskars pointed scissors; 1 red Bic pen/ medium point (not a marker); 3 large erasers (pink or green); 2 large box tissues; 1 large size box of baby wipes; 1 container antibacterial wipes; 2 large heavy duty zippered pencil bags (approximately 6”x10” vinyl - bank style); Boys -one box Ziploc freezer bags gallon size; Girls - one box Ziploc freezer bags quart size Grade 2 – No Binder Pencils #2; 1 box crayons (24 count); 1 spiral notebook; 2 red pens; 2 glue stick; 1 yellow plastic pocket folder; 1 blue plastic pocket folder; 1 green plastic pocket folder; 1 orange plastic pocket folder; 1 box Crayola washable markers (thin); 1 pack highlighter markers (4 different colors); 4 dry erase markers chisel tip (any color); 1 pointed scissors; 1 ruler w/ inches & centime-

ters; 1 large eraser (pink or green); 1 bottle Elmer’s glue 4 oz.; 1 large box tissues Grade 3 – No Pens - No School Box - No Binder 10 Pencils #2; 1 bottle glue – white; 1 extra large glue stick; 1 pair large scissors; 1 box crayons (64 count); 1 ruler w/ inches & centimeters; 1 black Sharpie marker (no extra fine tips); 1 set broad tipped markers; 1 set thin tipped markers; 1 thick yellow highlighter marker; Paper - white, wide lines, loose-leaf; 1 plastic pocket folder; 2 dry erase marker (blue or black); 1 pink eraser; 2 large box tissues; 1 container sanitizing wipes (not baby wipes); 1 box Ziploc freezer bags quart size Grade 4 – No Binder, No Folders Pencils #2; 1 box crayons (24 count only); 2 black Sharpie marker; 4 black dry erase markers; 2 large glue sticks; 1 large scissors; 1 plastic school box (fits all supplies); 2 highlight markers (any color); 1 set colored pencils (8 or 12 count); 2 one subject spiral notebook; 4 fabric book covers (optional); Boys – 1 box Ziploc bags gallon size and 1 box tissues; Girls – 2 box tissues Grade 5 12 Pencils #2; 1 set of broad tip markers; 1 box color pencils (8 or 12 count); 2 black extra fine tipped Sharpie marker; 2 yellow highlighter marker (thick); 2 large glue sticks; 1 large scissors; 4 pocket folders; 1 flash drive (2 or 4 GB); 5 dry erase markers; 3 one subject notebook (subject journals); 3 fabric book covers; 1 zippered binder; 1 large box tissues Grade 6 12 Pencils #2; 1 glue stick; 1 red pen; 2 blue or black pens; 1 black Sharpie marker; 4 dry erase markers; 1 box

colored pencils; 1 large scissors; 4 pocket folders; 1 flash drive (2 or 4 GB); 2 large box tissues; 3 one subject spiral notebook; 2 highlight markers; 1 zippered binder; Boys – 1 roll paper towels; Girls – 1 refill wet wipes; 1 Calculator (approximately $15) Texas Instrument TI-30XIIS (available at Walmart or Staples) Junior High School Supplies: In addition to the supplies, each student is to bring in two (2) large boxes of tissues to give to his/her homeroom teacher. Math TI-30X IIS; 3 Subject notebook; Ruler; 1 Plastic or vinyl 2 pocket folder; Protractor Reading 7 & 8 2” Binder; 6-Tab dividers for binder; College ruled loose leaf paper; 2 Blue or black pens; Pencils; 1 Highlighter; 200 3x5 index cards; The Girl Who Survived book –8th Grade Only Science 1 Notebook; Blue or black pen; Pencils English 7 & 8 2” Binder; 6-Tab dividers for binder; College ruled loose leaf paper; Composition Notebook; 2 Blue or black pens; Pencils; 1 Highlighter History 1 Notebook; Blue or black pen; Pencils; 24 pk. Colored pencils; Flash drive (to be used in all classes) Reading & Writing 2 Packs Loose Leaf Paper (College Ruled); Blue & Red Pens; Pencils; 1 Package Mixed Colored Highlighters; Divider Tabs; Composition Notebook; Steno Notebook; 1 College Ruled Notebook; 2 Packs of Post-Its (one regular & one mini); 1 Pack of 3x5 Index Cards

New faces to greet students FORT LORAMIE — Students in Fort Loramie will see plenty of new faces greeting them when school begins Aug. 21. The new teaching staff members will be Hayley Barhorst, first grade; Shelly Poeppelman, high school English; Emma Culp, high school art; Abby Brown, high school band and chorus; Erin McGaharan, junior high reading intervention; Kyle Stager, high school industrial technology; and Danielle Deiters, high school math. Superintendent Dan Holland said the board also is looking for a new vo/ag teacher. Holland said the biggest change for students will be the new block schedule to be implemented. “It’s a fairly significant change for us,” Holland said. “The way they do the block schedule is periods will be longer and there are less periods each day. Classes will rotate from day to day.

That’s probably the biggest change in the district.” Holland said the district is facing many of the same changes that other schools are facing. “As a district, we’re adjusting to the new state report cards,” Holland said. “We’ll be trying to operate within the new state budget, state funding. It’s pretty typical of what everyone is going through right now.” Holland said this year the students will switch to all online testing for the Ohio Achievement Assessments. In the fall, the third-grade students will take reading only, and in the spring, all students grades 3-8 will have various subject testing. The athletic boosters provided the funding for replacement of the track over the summer, which has recently been completed. The boosters also funded an addition to the athletic storage building, which is under construction currently.

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Construction continues on an expanded athletic storage building at Fort Loramie High School.

FFA members FFA members receive awards attend camp FORT LORAMIE — Three members of the Fort Loramie FFA attended FFA Camp Muskingum. Nicole Kessler, Josh Siegel, and Andrea Meyer attended several leadership workshops and programs throughout the week. They were able to meet new friends from around the state and share ideas to bring back to the Fort Loramie FFA Chapter. Mornings entailed leadership sessions, which included a session about being an advocate of agriculture, and explaining why farmers do what they do. Members also experienced a real life “Hunger Games” activity where each chapter had to go around camp trying to find the necessities to stay alive but

not get caught by other groups. As a closing to the “Hunger Games” FFA Camp members heard a motivational speaker share about supporting others and encouraging positive attitudes. When members weren’t attending leadership sessions they were able to participate in various tournaments including basketball, softball, volleyball, tetherball, ping pong, cornhole, archery, shotgun and rifle. The camp also provides for golfing, paintballing, swimming, kayaking, motor boating, canoeing, and high and low ropes courses. The Fort Loramie FFA is a satellite program of the Upper Valley Career Center.

FORT LORAMIE — Several Fort Loramie FFA members earned awards recently. Six Fort Loramie FFA officers received awards for gold rated officer books. These students were Treasurer Sara Maurer, daughter of Jim and Linda Maurer, Assistant Treasurer Taylor Broerman, daughter of Randy and Crista Broerman, Reporter Amanda Seger, daughter of Ken and Janice Seger, Assistant Reporter Tommy Meyer, son of Jerry and Paulette Meyer, Secretary Katelyn Seger, daughter of Ken and Janice Seger, and Assistant Secretary David Holthaus, son of Roger and Wendy Holthaus.

The Ohio FFA Association recognized three Fort Loramie FFA members as State FFA Degree recipients: Taylor Broerman, daughter of Randy and Crista Broerman, Jacob Siegel, son of Tony and Jill Siegel, and Megan Bruns, daughter of Jeanie Bruns and Scot Bruns. To receive the degree, members must maintain an exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experience and participate in numerous FFA contests and leadership activities. Doug Seger, a graduated member, received an award for first place in the state of Ohio, in the Swine Entrepreneurship proficiency area. Lindsey Pleiman, a sophomore member, also

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WAPAKONETA — The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Auglaize County Recorder Ann Billings. Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed.

New Bremen Riethman Builders Inc. to Justin M. and Kimberly D. Martin, lot 1, Deerfield Run Subdivision No. 1, $240,000. Dorothy M. Hertenstein, deceased, to Stanley Hertenstein, 1/2 interest, lots

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received an award for place first in the state, in Nursery Operations proficiency area. Amanda Seger, a sophomore member, received the third-place award in the state, in Diversified Horticulture proficiency area. The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their SAEs, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Entrepreneurship proficiency awards are given to those whose SAE is related to ownership of an agribusiness or agriculture-related organization. The Fort Loramie FFA Chapter is a satellite program of the Upper Valley Career Center.

FORT LORAMIE — The 2013 Redskin fifth annual football drop will be held Sept. 6 immediately following the first home football game between Fort Loramie and New Bremen. The ball that lands closest to the Redskin helmet wins up to $10,000 (the prize is a 50/50 split). Tickets are available at Meyer’s drive-thru, Wagner’s IGA, Brucken’s and Ernst Service Center. For ticket and company sponsorship information, contact Ron Raterman at 295-3448 or raterman8@gmail.com.

16-17, Meadowbrook Subdivision No. 1, no amount. David E. and Deborah Simon Heinfeld to Abigail Cable, part lot 91-92, $94,200. David W. and Thelma J. Arnett to Arnett Farms LLC, unit 1-2 Arnett Condominiums, no amount. Janet Schmackers, deceased, to Jerome H. Schmackers, et al., lot 176, Vogelsang Subdivision, no amount. Kevin G. Duncan, by sheriff, to Bank of America, lot 150, $78,000. New Knoxville Rosalyn Ann Black to James H. and Nancy J. Niemeyer, 1/2 interest, part lot 5 land lots 2-4, Eschmeyer Subdivision, $17,266.

Ramona M. and James F. Leonard, trustees, to James H. and Nancy N. Niemeyer, 1/2 interest, lots 2-4, part lot 5, Eschmeyer Subdivision, $17,266. Ellen E. Eschmeyer, et al., to Ned A. Koenig, part outlot 9, $65,000. German Township James C. and Marlene D. Heinfeldt to Jeff Heinfeldt, et al., part section 2, no amount. Ethel Helen Wooton, deceased, to Clay Wooten, part section 14, 0.67 acres, and easement, no amount. Clay Wooten to Marion B. Smith, part section 14, 0.67 acres, and easement, no amount. Jackson Township Gerald J. Bruns to John D. Brunns, parts section 19, no amount.

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Lenhart named LanePark executive director Jerry Lenhart, of Botkins, has been named executive director of LanePark of Sidney, an assisted living facility under construction along Russell Road. The construction is 50 percent complete and the building is on target to open in the fall. Lenhart was a Sidney resident for more than 44 years. Before joining LanePark, he was an educator and principal in the Shelby County school system. “I’ve worked with a lot of families over the years, along with teachers, administrators and various service departments, and the community at large. This is much the same, with the addition of a nursing department. I just love working with people, and making a difference in their lives” Lenhart said. “From my own family experience, I’m aware of how difficult it can be for the elderly to get the help they need to live comfortably and safely, and all of the dynamics of those changes in life. This affects not only the senior but puts stress on caregivers and families alike. It brings on many levels of stress from the parents’ perspective who don’t want to burden anyone and who want

to remain independent, to the adult child who is sandwiched between the need of helping mom and dad and maintaining their own family life.” Assisted living often provides a balance between and mediation of these issues, he added. LanePark of Sidney will be a state-of-the-art community offering the kind of personal support that’s most needed, Lenhart said. “We know most people want to stay at home as long as possible, but there comes a time when the realities set in that they need more care than the family can provide, things become unsafe, and they become socially isolated.” Lenhart said. “Our facility is designed to be as homelike as possible so people don’t feel institutionalized, yet be fully staffed with nurses and aides to provide the assistance they need that living at home could not provide. We encourage them to bring cherished possessions and furnish and decorate as they wish, and we also fully support pets.” LanePark will have 50 private apartments with baths and kitchenettes, including a microwave and refrigerator. Nurses and aides will be on site and on

duty 24 hours a day. “We will handle all medication monitoring and administration, as well as complete assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming when needed,” Lenhart said. “And we’ll offer all of the standard things like emergency call systems, flat linen service, transporta-

tion, etc. What will make us a bit different, however, is a remarkable food service program, created by national food consultants who specialize in restaurant-style, cooked-toorder food plans and service where residents order from the menu and can receive most of what is on the menu anytime

Ohio UAS Conference returns to Dayton in 2014

STOCK MARKET Listed are Tuesday’s stock market prices at closing for firms in the Sidney-Shelby County area traded on the major markets. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. Alcoa Inc...............8.14 -0.12 (PF of Alcoa Building Products, Stolle Machinery) Appld Ind. Tech..50.67 -1.06 BP PLC ADR......41.38 +0.30 Citigroup ............51.78 +0.88 Emerson Elec.....62.40 -0.10 (PF of Copeland Corp. Division) Griffon Corp.......11.63 0 (PF of Clopay Corp.) H&R Block Inc...31.35 -0.04 Honda Motor .....38.95 +0.12 Ill. Toolworks .....74.00 +0.48 (Parent company of Peerless) -0.49 JC Penney Co.....12.68 (Store in Piqua) JP Morgan Chase54.29 +0.20 (Former Bank One, Sidney) Kroger Co. ..........39.15 +0.34 (PF of Kroger) Meritor .................7.84 +0.19

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Executive Director of the LanePark Jerry Lenhart (left) of Botkins, talks with Project Superintendent Frank Centofanti, of Columbus, who is overseeing the construction of the LanePark facility on Russell Road. The two chatted Tuesday about how the construction, which is managed by the DiCesare Company, was going. LanePark will be a senior assisted living facility.

they want.” There won’t be any large endowment or entrance fee at LanePark, he said. “Rental rates will start at approximately $3,800 a month with tiered pricing based on individual level of care needs,” he said. “Another important facet of our multi-faceted community will be our 14-apartment memory care program. Our Memory Care Neighborhood is a secured section of our main building with nurses and aides on duty 24/7. There are private apartments and the environment is relaxed, secure and comfortable. The neighborhood has large skylights that provide abundant natural light, yet feels small and intimate – a manageable space.” It will have wandering ways indoors and out, with a screened porch, as well. “I couldn’t be happier than to be associated with such a fine community,” Lenhart said. “It really will give the citizens of Sidney something they’ve been looking for: top-notch assisted living at reasonable rates.” Jerry and his wife, Jennifer, have three children, Olivia, 12, Russell, 6, and Morgan, 5. They attend Botkins United Methodist Church.

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DAYTON — The Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) is pleased to announce that the third annual Ohio Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Conference will return to the Dayton Region Aug. 26-28, 2014. Next summer, the three-day conference will span two facilities, the Dayton Convention Center and Sinclair Community College (SCC.) Hosted by the DDC in collaboration with the Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Council, the 2014 conference will continue to convene industry experts, key officials and representatives from both government and industry to examine the fast changing unmanned industry. “The entire industry is gaining momentum, and this conference is an incredible opportunity for the Dayton Region to influence the direction of unmanned systems,” said Maurice “Mo” McDonald, Executive Vice President of Aerospace and Defense and the Conference Chair. Additionally, the conference plans to continue the UAS training sessions on the third day. From geospatial

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data analysis to current federal standards and regulations regarding UAS operations, Sinclair Community College is a pathfinder for UAS training. “UAS continues to be a dynamic and fast-changing industry,” Sinclair President Steve Johnson said. “Sinclair is excited to be a part of the team that is working both to train the talent that the UAS industry will require and to serve as a partner in the Ohio UAS Conference.” The Ohio UAS Conference is the state and region’s opportunity to convene

industry experts, but staff and officials are active all year round. This week, the state and the region will join forces in Washington, D.C. at North America’s largest gathering of UASrelated organizations— the Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) conference. Representatives from the DDC, the City of Springfield, Clinton County Port Authority, JobsOhio West, the Ohio/Indiana UAS Center, SCC, SelectTech, Techsolve, the University of Dayton, and Wright State

University will staff a custom-designed booth that showcases the state’s multifaceted UAS industry under one unifying voice. “Our goal at AUVSI is to promote the strengths and assets of Ohio to companies looking to grow and expand in this market,” said Scott Koorndyk, Chief Operating Officer of the DDC. “From our robust supply chain, world-class UAS research and attractive business climate, Ohio is the perfect place for a UAS company to grow and thrive.”

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If a student earns an A, that should be grade DR. WALLACE: Some time dents who have no tardies, or ago, you wrote a column about very few tardies, are rewarded. the difficulty schools have con- These rewards include prefcerning student tardies. You erential parking space for a agreed that tardies gave teach- month, free school newspaper and yearbook, free tickers and administrators a ets to district basketball huge headache and that and football games, free it was difficult to come coupons for pizza (donatup with a truly effeced by a parent who owns tive way to “encourage” a pizza parlor) and free students to get to class ice cream that is sold on on time. You suggested school grounds. several incentives, which For those who have you felt were more effec‘Tween 12 more than the allotted tive than punishment, & 20 and we are now using Dr. Robert number of tardies per class, after-school detensome of them. Wallace tion is the punishment. I am a principal of a For those who seriously Continuation School in Orange County, Calif. Our abuse the tardy policy, the stuschool is designed to meet the dent’s grade is lowered one or needs of students who have a two grades, depending on the difficult time functioning in a number of tardies. What is your opinion of traditional high school. Some students were even sent here our tardy policy? - Principal, because of excessive classroom Garden Grove, Calif. PRINCIPAL: I like the incentardies. Our policy is that stu-

Diabetes Foundation plans walk for October DAYTON — The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Southwest Ohio Chapter is gearing up for its Walk to Cure Diabetes event in Dayton, which will take place Oct. 12. The event, a 5k walk and run, which raises money to help find a cure for Type 1 diabetes, will be held at Island MetroPark at 10 a.m. Advance registration for the walk and early bird registration for the run are available at www. walk.jdrf.org, but there will also be on-site registration starting at 9 a.m. There is no registration fee for the walk. The beautifully restored park, just a few miles north of RiverScape, where the Stillwater River flows into the Great Miami, is an urban oasis with a long Dayton history. Its roots as a park were planted in the 19th century. Additional information about JDRF and the Walk to Cure Diabetes can be found at www.jdrfswo.org. Fundraising is encouraged, and a variety of resources and collateral materials are available on the website. There are plenty of ways to participate, including volunteering, making a donation or being a virtual walker. Teams are encouraged to participate in the team T-shirt contest, which will be judged through the local chapter’s Facebook page and on walk day. The JDRF logo must be part of the design. Details about the T-shirt contest can be found at http://jdrfswo.org/events/walk-tocure-dayton. Hot Country B94.5-FM is the media sponsor of the event. Kim Faris will serve as master of ceremonies. Nationally, the Walk to Cure Diabetes is the fastest- growing

fundraising event in the history of JDRF, raising $1 billion to date for research to help continue to accelerate progress in Type 1 Diabetes research and keep those already diagnosed living a healthy lifestyle. The Dayton walk is one of 200 walks nationally every year that connect walkers to an extensive community of families, volunteers and donors who are committed to fighting this serious disease that affects more than 15,000 children and 15,000 adults each year with new diagnosis. JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is now the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. The goal of JDRF research is to improve the lives of all people affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal. Since its founding in 1970, JDRF has awarded more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research. Past JDRF efforts have helped to significantly advance the care of people with this disease, and have expanded the critical scientific understanding of T1D. JDRF will not rest until T1D is fully conquered. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and researchrelated education. For more information, visit http://jdrfswo.org or connect with us on Facebook (JDRF SWOhio) or Twitter (JDRFSWOhio).

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tive plan to encourage students to be in class on time, but lowering a student’s grade does not solve his or her tardy problem. When a student earns an A in a class, the grade should reflect an A on the records. I still feel that the best friends available to school administrators in attempting to lower student tardies are the parents of “always late” students. DR. WALLACE: My parents are down on my choice of rap music because it is filled with lyrics that praise drugs, sex, violence and suicide. They oppose my music because they think I’m going to be part of the group that does drugs, sex, violence — even suicide. They, like most adults, don’t understand that we listen to music because we like the beat and rhythm. It doesn’t mean that the listener is going to do everything that was sung

about. Please be honest! Do you enjoy rap music? Would you pay $75 to see the top rapper? Would you go to see him perform if you had a free ticket? Would you go to see him if you were paid $75? Do you know the names of any top rappers? Bob, Reno, Nev. BOB: My answer is “No” to all five of your questions. My time is too valuable to waste listening to lyrics on drugs, sex, violence and suicide. I prefer Willie Nelson telling mamas not to let their babies grow up to be cowboys. DR. WALLACE: Chuck and I had been dating for over seven months, but we stopped seeing one another because he wanted to date other girls. After the breakup, one of Chuck’s buddies called and asked me out. We had a very good time, and I like to be with him. We’ve

gone out at least five times this summer and are planning more good times together. Last night, Chuck called and said he missed me. He has stopped looking for other girls and wants to start seeing me again. I still have feelings for Chuck, but I also like his buddy Brian. What should I do? Please hurry with your reply. —Nameless, Montgomery, Ala. NAMELESS: Chuck had his chance with you and blew it. If you dump Ken to get back with Chuck, you’re putting yourself at your ex’s whim, which is almost always a big mistake. Stay with Brian. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

Chamber of Commerce Expo

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Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst (l-r) talks with Michelle Pollard, Patt VanSkiver and Ethan Pollard, 15, all of Sidney, at the SidneyShelby County Chamber Expo at Sidney Middle School Friday. Barhorst was manning a booth promoting the City of Sidney. Ethan Pollard is the son of Michelle and Jeff Pollard.

College acceptances Wahrer to Miami U.

JACKSON CENTER — Nathan Wahrer, a 2013 graduate of Jackson Center High School, has been accepted by Miami University, where he plans to study management information systems. The son of Bryan and Lori Wahrer, of Jackson Center, he has been Wahrer awarded the Miami University Class of 1955, Redhawk Excellence, J. Earl Pruden, Jackson Center Masonic Lodge, Jackson Center Board of Education, Robert Grubbs Memorial, Airstream Valedictorian, Lola Carmony Memorial, Jackson Center Academia, Jerry Lacher Memorial and Jackson Center Education Foundation Roger Heintz Foundation scholarships and the Shelby County Law Enforcement and Redhawk grants. He was valedictorian of his class, president of the National Honor Society, class treasurer, on the student council and was named to the Miami University

Academic Scholars. His high school activities included basketball, baseball, track, cross country, Academia, Spanish Club and Drama Club. He is a member of the Jackson Center Methodist Church.

Meyer to UNOH

MAPLEWOOD — Hanna Meyer, a 2013 graduate of Jackson Center High School, has been accepted by the University of Northwestern Ohio, where she plans to study forensic accounting and Spanish. The daughter of Doug and Charri Meyer, of Maplewood, she was awarded an athletic scholarship to play softball. She also has Meyer received the Glenn Smith Memorial, Jackson Center Community Corporate and Jackson Center Tiger Booster Scholar Athlete scholarships. She was awarded a Gold Scholarship Certificate by the Ohio Basketball

Coaches Association. She was named to the second team SCAL in softball and basketball, MVP of the high school softball team, the best offensive and defensive player of the basketball team and the most valuable girl runner of the cross country team. She was a fouryear varsity letter winner in softball and basketball and a two-year varsity letter winner in cross country. She earned the highest free throw percentage on the basketball team and participated in the all-star game at Edison Community College. She won a gold medal at the National Leadership Conference of FCCLA in Orlando. Fla., and she was a senior homecoming court attendant. Her high school activities included cross country, basketball, softball, Drama Club, Spanish Club president, FCCLA and Academia.

Niekamp to OSU

NEW BREMEN — Emily Niekamp, a 2013 graduate of New Bremen High School, has been accepted by the Ohio State University, where she plans to study business. The daughter of Randy

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and Jenny Niekamp, of New Bremen, she received the Provost Scholarship. She was named a scholar athlete and an honors student. Her high school activities included volleyball, softball, Niekamp yearbook committee, class president and National Honor Society. She is a religion teacher and a Mass server. She is employed by Speedway Lanes as a waitress.

Moeller to OSU

NEW BREMEN — Haley Moeller, a 2013 graduate of New Bremen High School, has been accepted by the Ohio State University, where she plans to study biology. The daughter of Gary and Amy Moeller, of New Bremen, she was awarded the Bremenfest Queen Pageant Scholarship. She was on the honor roll and was awarded an honors diploma, an Award of Merit, and the All-MAC Academic President’s Award of Excellence. Her high school activities included varsity volleyball, varsity basketball, Moeller junior varsity and varsity softball, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Cards Club, yearbook staff, Buckeye Girls State, Jostens Leadership Seminar and OCTM Math Competition. Her community involvement includes Holy Redeemer Adult Choir, CROP Hunger Walk, Bremenfest park clean-up, volunteer at New Bremen Public Library and for Adopt-a-Highway. She is employed full time by the New Bremen Community Pool as a lifeguard and part time by Speedway Lanes as a waitress.

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Miller’s Textile certified WAPAKONETA – Miller’s Textile Service has received re-certification accreditation ­ f rom the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC), one of the industry’s highest accolades on quality and safety. This voluntary accreditation comes as a result of an ongoing initiative at Miller’s to become the best independent single plant textile rental services company in the United States. HLAC is a nonprofit organization that inspects and accredits laundries processing healthcare textiles for facilities such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. HLAC’s mission is to publish high standards for processing healthcare textiles in laundries for medical facilities, hospitals and nursing homes and to provide an accreditation process that recognizes those laundries that meet these high standards. “We work tirelessly to give our customers peace of mind to know their supplier is meeting the highest standards in processing healthcare textiles,” says Miller’s Textile Service President Robert Hager.

ODJFS encourages employers to file tax returns online COLUMBUS — In an effort to best protect the identities of millions of working Ohioans, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is encouraging all employers to file unemployment compensation tax returns through the agency’s secure, online Employer Resource Information Center (ERIC). “ERIC is Ohio’s webbased computer system that allows employers to securely, confidently and efficiently manage their unemployment tax information,” said ODJFS Director Michael Colbert. “ERIC calculates quarterly taxes automatically. It saves employers time, paper and postage, and it ensures tax information remains confidential.” Ohio employers pay unemployment tax on the first $9,000 in wages earned by each employee. For this reason, unemployment compensation tax returns include personal confidential information about each employee. Currently, employers who chose not to file online may file paper tax returns or submit their return on portable media devices such as CDs, DVDs or flash drives, provided those devices are encrypted and passwordprotected. However, beginning on Dec. 31, 2014, ODJFS will no longer accept reports submitted on portable media devices. Instead, ODJFS soon will offer a new option called the Quarterly Wage Reporting Tool (QWRT), which will allow employers to enter all employee and wage information while offline and upload the data when it is convenient. The QWRT will be available for download later this month. ODJFS has customer service representatives available to assist employers who are new to the online filing process. Employers who need assistance should contact the ODJFS Office of Unemployment Compensation at (614) 466-2319, option 1, ext. 22484.

Contact Executive Editor Jeff Billiel with story ideas by phone at (937) 498-5962; email jbilliel@civitasmedia.com; or by fax (937) 498-5991.

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Trainspotting

Kyle Hayden

Douglas Short is a man of many miles. Ever since his lawyer grandfather took him to watch trains near their home in Wauseon, near Toledo, Short has been deeply interested in trains. Railroading is an American tradition, steeped in hard work and adventure. “Ever heard of it? Nobody else has either!” Short, 69, said of his home town with a laugh. “So my grandfather took care of me while my father was away in World War II. So I think that’s how my fascination with trains started. That was 1949, I was just a kid,” he said. Short has been disabled with cerebral palsy since birth, on his left side, so his options for careers and paths were limited. But despite his disability he studied history, graduating from Defiance College with a bachelor’s degree in comprehensive history; going on to achieve a master’s degree in special education from Bowling Green State University in 1971 and spent a career in education as an intervention specialist. “I think it really helped that I myself had a disability, I was always good with communicating with the kids,” Short said. When Short retired, he took his dreams of working and traveling on the railroad into reality. “So we’ve been all around the country; my wife and I, we got to enjoy the mountains and the rivers and many cities out west,” he said. Short has been to places such as Sacramento, Tacoma, Reno, Seattle, all through the Cascade Mountains, Sierra Nevada mountains, the Rockies, and many other small towns and stops on trains. Short would begin his journeys typically in Bryan. “Bryan is a small enough town that I

could leave my car there for a week and it not be gone when I return,” he said. He hasn’t been to ride independently recently however. “Well, I’ve been working for the Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society, I volunteer as a car host, and we travel all over,” he said, “and it’s getting harder to move up and down the train car the entire trip with my old age, it’s hard on my feet, my legs. “…it’s gotten so bad I almost need a car host for the car host!” he said jokingly. Working as a host is comparable to being a steward on an airline — you take care of and entertain the passengers. Except unlike the airline, the train trips take a while longer and as Short puts it, more intimate. “You get to know everyone in the passenger car as a host, talking, joking,” he said. Short recalls a time when his children were young and they were traveling cross-county and the train stopped for no apparent reason. “…And it turns out we hit a cow. That may not sound funny, but the kids would not stop joking that we were going to be having roast beef in the dining car that night.” He laughed heartily. “Just the opportunity to meet so many different people and see all the beautiful places is something I think everyone should experience,” he said. Aside from participating in the Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society, Short is also a member of Shelby County Historical Railroad Society, which has been trying to restore the train depot on Chestnut Avenue in Sidney. “ The Railroad Society has been asking its members to pay for restoration out of their pockets, which is a problem.” Short suggested anyone who would like to donate to the Society

Man’s hobby keeps him active

“Everybody loves the sound of a train in the distance.” — Paul Simon

Doug Short awaits the arrival of the 765 in Altoona, Pa.

can mail donations to their UPS Mailbox at Shelby County Historical Railroad Society, 2150 W. Michigan St. No. 276., Sidney, OH 45365. “The railroad said they’d give us the station, but we’d have to move it back a ways

for safety reasons, and that’s very expensive, and it’s a large brick building.” He said. “We’d really like to save it.” Short said. Through his retirement and through his travels, despite his disability, he persevered — a master’s graduate,

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a teacher, a car host, a railroad enthusiast. Short said, in closing, “When you get into old age, into retirement we have a tendency to want to sit down and do nothing, but despite your disability, whatever it is, you can do anything.”

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Nikki Allen, 13, of Fort Loramie, quickly consumes the sprinkles on her ice cream cone at the Dairy King and Motel in Fort Loramie Thursday. Sitting across from her is her sister Leslie Allen, 10, of Fort Loramie. The sisters are the children of Scott and Tracy Allen.

Opinion Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Express Yourself

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Write a letter to the editor. All letters must be signed, 400 words or less and include the writer’s phone number and address. Only one letter per writer per month will be accepted. Letters may be mailed to The Sidney Daily News, Jeff Billiel, publisher/ executive editor, 1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365; emailed to jbilliel@civitasmedia.com; or faxed to (937) 498-5991.

Tax reforms to alleviate stress on household budgets It’s epithet time again at the Mule Barn truck stop “Sanctimonious siphons, moment,” chimed in Bert, it’s hot!” said Dud, sitting “at why epithets are so at the philosophy counter good for the soul.” “He’s and turning over his coffee going to wave his arms cup for action with a single again,” whispered Doc to Dud. “I’m afraid so…” smooth move. “Yes,” said Bert, Dud is a regular “epithets, particuat the Mule Barn larly those where truck stop’s legendno swearing is ary world dilemma involved, are like think tank. a frustrated man’s “Epithet time crossword puzzle. again, Dudley?” They bring out said Doc. enough cleverness “Epithets and Home and creativity in a heat time, Doc. Country man to pour salve When that heat Slim Randles on whatever it is comes along, the that’s bugging the only thing that can really change an attitude is bejeesus out of him.” “I know I feel better with a properly tuned epithet. It’s man’s emotional release salve poured on my bejeevalve, but of course you sus,” said Doc, nodding. know that, being a doctor “First thing I do in the morning, after coffee,” said and all.” Dud doctored his coffee Dud. “Well, here comes and took a sip. “Right?” “Oh …” said Steve,” Doc said, as all Doc, “right … of course. eyes turned to the cowWe took Epithets 1A and boy who looked wise, in 1B in medical school, nat- the way a caffeine-starved urally. ‘Emotional release owl looks wise. “He’ll pour valves and their perfection’ some salve and sense on they were called. I got an this entire situation.” “Mornin’ Steve,” said A in Epithetology for the Masses in my third year, Dud. “What’s going on?” “Bilious blasphemers, it’s too.” “You’re just putting me hot today!” said Steve. The groaning continued, off on.” and on, through the toast “Maybe.” “Let’s look for a course.

Letter to the editor Superintendent clarifies misstatements about tax To the editor: I hope to clarify some misstatements made concerning the recent defeat of the 1 percent traditional income tax levy for Sidney City Schools. First, income that is not taxed includes Social Security benefits, disability and survivors benefits, railroad retirement benefits, welfare benefits, child support, property received as a gift, bequest or inheritance, and workers’ compensation benefits. Income that is taxed includes wages, salaries, tips, dividends, unemployment compensation, self-employment, taxable scholarships and fellowships, pensions, annuities, IRA distributions, capital gains, state and local bond interest (except that paid by Ohio governments), federal bond interest exempt from federal tax but subject to state tax, alimony received, and all other sources. This information can be found in the Ohio Department of Taxation’s “Guide to Ohio’s School District Income Tax” pamphlet which can be found online at www.tax. ohio.gov/school_district_ income.aspx, or through the Citizens for Sidney Schools site at www.sidneyschoolslevy.org. All voters can find out what the 1 percent income tax will cost them by taking 1 percent of line 5 of their Ohio state income tax form. The 1 percent income tax will replace the 9.9-mill property tax, which expires at

the end of 2013 but is collected through 2014. For 2014, the 9.9-mill property tax will be reduced to help offset the collection of the 1 percent income tax. Many senior citizens who own their home and live primarily off of social security will likely see a reduction in taxes they owe. Property owners can access www.shelbycountyauditors.com to find out what reduction they will see when the 9.9mill property tax comes off the books. Property owners are also welcome to call the Shelby County Auditor for this same information, at 498-7204. Finally, the district’s student enrollment has remained steady in the recent past, despite a number of students opting for open enrollment to other school districts. The school district has reduced the number of employees from 500 to 401, has cut $6.6 million from our budget, and all employees have taken the largest pay reduction in the state. The 1 percent traditional income tax is not an additional amount of money the school district is requesting; it is simply a different way of collecting the money currently being brought in by the 9.9-mill property tax ($4.55 million) and the 0.8 mill permanent improvement levy, which was not renewed in 2008 ($250,000). John Scheu, Superintendent Sidney City Schools

Tax reforms in the • Small business tax new operating budget are reduction — Small busimeant to help alleviate nesses are responsible for stress on our household a large portion of Ohio’s budgets. In Ohio, we are economic activity. A 50 committed to improv- percent tax reduction on ing the jobs climate and income up to $250,000 for that reason we took will help Ohio small busia series of steps nesses keep employto simplify the tax ees and hire new code and increase ones. transparency. As • Personal income a result Ohioans tax reduction — are receiving more The tax reforms are than a $2.7 billion focused on reducing tax reduction. personal income tax The FY2014Buchy because an income 15 state budget Reports tax punishes hard builds on previous Rep.Jim Buchy work and reduces successes such as 84th District your choices in how eliminating the you spend your death Tax. the money. The reducnew package will provide tion is a 10 percent tax working Ohioans with cut for working Ohioans. a $2.7 billion tax liabil• Sales tax changes — ity reduction. It includes Unlike, the original proa small business income posed budget, this packtax cut of 50 percent and age does not include any a 10 percent income tax new sales taxes on serviccut for working Ohioans. es. The income tax reducThe state sales tax will be tion will favor economic increased by one quarter growth, allowing you to for every 100 dollars you determine how you spend spend. Transparency is your money. A slight increased by removing the increase in the sales tax is 12.5 percent state rollback not enough to dramaticalon future property tax lev- ly change spending habies, which allows Ohioans its, but it enables Ohio to to track how their tax dol- move towards continued lars are spent. In addition, reduction of the income loopholes have been closed tax. In this case you will to ensure programs serve be asked to pay an additheir intended purposes. tional quarter for every

$100 you purchase worth of goods that are subject to state sales tax. • Phasing out of the 12.5 percent property tax rollback — Increasing transparency in Ohio’s tax system was a key goal of the tax reform package. Currently, the state pays 12.5% of Ohio’s property tax levies by using the tax dollars they collect from your pay check. This is an outdated commitment that has grown from a commitment of just over 61 million paycheck tax dollars in 1970 to over 1.2 billion paycheck tax dollars in 2011 (the most recent figure available). • The state will honor existing agreements — The state will fund the 12.5 percent state rollback for existing levies and any passed before the effective date of the measures. Levies on the August ballot will qualify for the 12.5 percent rollback. However, levies on the November ballot will not be eligible and any renewal or replacement levies will no longer have the 12.5 percent rollback. • Loopholes closed — In addition to equalizing the tobacco tax on cigarillos, so that sales tax for cigarettes and cigarillos is

the same, the new package closes a loophole that extended the homestead property tax exemption to all seniors no matter their income level. Elimination of credit for gambling losses has been closed as well. • Homestead property tax exemption — This exemption was intended to reduce the burden of increasing property taxes on seniors with fixed incomes. The previous administration allowed the income requirements of the program to expire allowing all seniors to incorrectly receive the exemption. This package closes the loophole by grandfathering seniors currently receiving the homestead exemption and requiring future applicants to have an income of less than $30,000 annually. The new tax reforms are meant to lessen the overall tax burden on Ohioans, increase transparency and close loopholes. As always, I appreciate your feedback. One way to efficiently share your thoughts is to fill out my online survey at tinyurl.com/buchyjuly.

With baseball season in putting our markets and full swing, Ohio families financial system at risk. Whether or not hosting friends for an Indians or Reds game you believe that a bank may have to pay more for holding your savings beer and soft drinks — account should also be in all because Wall Street the business of refining megabanks have found and shipping oil, there is no place for another way to banks to engage in game the system. a n t i - c o m p e t i t i ve At one time, practices. But that’s banks were just what is happening banks. They made today. Wall Street loans and they banks are driving up held checking and costs on American savings accounts. manufacturers But nearly 20 years and consumers Brown ago, banks also got by hoarding Reports into the business of selling insurance Sherrod Brown commodities. Recently, Mary and holding U.S. Senator Jane Saunders, securities. We have general counsel at long moved beyond the Beer Institute, the days of the local trusts, the trade association savings and loans, and representing American community banks. brewers, beer importers Today, Wall Street and suppliers, explained megabanks also control how the supply – and, commodities that less directly, the price – manufacturers depend of aluminum affect the on to deliver affordable cost of beer. Because the prices to consumers. warehouses that store Banks are not just making aluminum are owned small business loans. and controlled by Wall They own everything Street, brewers and beer from electric power importers across the plants, to oil pipelines country have been paying and tankers. And they higher prices and higher even own the warehouses fees for aluminum that is that store aluminum and used for production. copper. Simply put, these There are more than megabanks by owning too 60 breweries and about many of the resources our 1,780 direct brewery jobs nation needs to operate are

throughout Ohio. These breweries are dependent on aluminum for their kegs and cans. Recently, Tim Weiner of MillerCoors, which operates a brewery in Trenton, Ohio testified at a Senate hearing that, “Aluminum users, like MillerCoors, are being forced to wait in some cases over 18 months to take physical delivery due to … warehouse practices or pay the high physical premium to get aluminum today.” Mr. Weiner estimated that this is costing businesses and consumers $3 billion per year. When banks control both the supply and price, manufacturers and consumers pay the price. It’s not right, and we need to end this Wall Street tax on Main Street beer drinkers. We need to take action, and there are some simple steps to do so. First, the Federal Reserve should issue clear guidance on permissible non-bank activities. It should also consider placing limitations on those that expose banks and taxpayers to undue risk. Next, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — which investigates

speculative practices — needs to crack down on anticompetitive practices. The CFTC needs to stop the bottleneck that allows the banks – which own the aluminum — to charge higher prices to end users like beer and soft drink makers. Third, Congress needs to pass the Terminating Bailouts for Taxpayer Fairness Act (TBTF), legislation that Senator David Vitter (R-LA) and I introduced to stop these behemoths from taking advantage of manufacturers and consumers. Our bill sets forth a plan that would prevent any one financial institution from becoming so risky and overleveraged that it could put our economy on the brink of collapse or trigger the need for a federal bailout. Ohio manufacturers and consumers should not have the price of their gas, beer, soft drinks, or electricity driven up by Wall Street speculators. That’s why I will fight to ensure that Wall Street megabanks will never again monopolize our nation’s wealth or gamble away the American dream.

Ending the Wall Street tax on Main Street beer drinkers

Letter to the editor Beware of bad landlords To the editor: I would like to warn good renters out there that there are bad landlords, too. Landlords always worry about getting a bad tenant, but we tenants need to beware of bad landlords, too. I, for one, have had an experience I hope no one else has to deal with. I lived in a home for over a year that was owned by a very nice older couple. Recently they have had a string of bad luck causing them financial strain. This was taken out on me as a tenant. To begin, when I moved in, they promised to put in new carpet as soon as they won a lawsuit they had filed against their last tenant, they also promised to fix the broken dishwasher within six months.

Neither of which got done. When it came time to go to court, they asked me to go with them to testify to the condition of the home and carpet upon my moving in, in which I did as a favor to them. I always paid my rent on time and kept the home in very clean and tidy conditions. In fact, I have letters from them stating that I was the best tenant they ever had, and they wouldn’t know what they would do without me. A month ago, due to medical issues and financial problems, they had to put the house up for sale, so a sign was placed in my front yard. Also, the house was robbed three times in one month, to which I lost much of my valuable belongings. Well, to sum things up … when I

moved out, I cleaned the place top to bottom. I have never left a place without getting my deposit back. I have never had a bad rental reference. In fact I have letters from previous landlords praising me on my rental habits. Needless to say, I didn’t get my deposit back, and they gave me a bad rental reference when I applied for another apartment in another town. I believe they did this because of the problems they are having financially and medically. This is completely wrong and they should not be able to do that. I could keep rambling but my point is: Renters please be aware who you are renting from. Not all landlords are as honest as they should be. Karie Bell 315 Enterprise St.

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Sunshine, cooler temps continue High pressure slides across the Great Lakes for the next few days, producing a lot of sunshine and cooler temperatures. Highs will stay in the 70s and lows will drop Brian Davis to near 50. Highs rebound into the 80s for the weekend.

Regional Almanac Friday Hi.........................................81 Low.....................................63 Precipation 24 hours.....................................0 Saturday Hi..................................83 Low...................................63

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Recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica DEAR DR. ROACH: I rheumatica is a not-uncomrecently was diagnosed mon condition that often with what my doctor is not diagnosed promptly. thought was polymyalgia Its hallmark is pain and rheumatica. Although my stiffness in the shoulders blood work came back nor- and upper arms, which is mal, I was put on pred- much worse in the mornnisone anyway, which is ing. A blood test, the ESR, doing nothing. I had been almost always is very eletaking simvastatin for many vated, but occasionally it years, and now it is thought can be normal. However, that I am having a muscle the condition always (by reaction to the statin. definition) responds I am off the statin to prednisone, so we now. How long will can be sure you don’t it take for the muscle have it. pain to go away, and Statin drugs can is there anything I frequently (perhaps can do in the mean10 percent of the time to lessen it? The time) cause muscle pain is in my upper To your aches. Myositis — arms and across my inflammation of the good chest, and some in health muscle with muscle my upper legs. The breakdown — is Dr. Keith mornings are very much less common, Roach painful after sleepoccurring about 0.5 ing. Would a trip to percent of the time, a rheumatologist be and requires stopin order? I used to be very ping the drug. However, active and am now having muscle aches alone can problems doing what I like. be problematic and may I swim when I can, but I require changing or stophave not been able to walk ping the drug. much or ride my bike. I am Of the statins, pravas62. — T.W. tatin and fluvastatin seem ANSWER: Polymyalgia to have the lowest risk of

symptoms. The vitaminlike coenzyme Q10 helps some people, but not everybody. Vitamin D may help people, especially if they are vitamin D-deficient, as so many of us are in North America. Once the drug is stopped, 60 percent of people are completely better in one month, and more than 90 percent are better after six months. Statin drugs also rarely can cause other muscle diseases, so if you aren’t better in a month, a visit to a neurologist or rheumatologist may indeed be helpful. I have strong and mixed feelings about statins. They reduce risk of heart disease and death in people at high risk of heart disease, especially people who already have it. However, doctors need to consider the possibility of harm from these or any drugs, especially in people whose risk for heart disease is relatively low. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on blood pressure medication and check my pressure daily. When I have eaten something with refined

DEAR ABBY: My 22-year- ing to a wall. He won’t even old daughter and her two acknowledge that I told him young children live to leave. He acts like he’s with me. She doesn’t king of the castle when work, which is fine. I it’s my home! I can’t take don’t mind supportit anymore. I pay all the ing her because I’d bills. rather have the kids I told my daughter, and see their mom. she ignores me as well. I spent most of my My oldest son has offered life as a single mom, to talk to them for me. working long hours I don’t want to lose my Dear and not seeing my grandbabies. They are Abby kids. My work has my purpose in life. Please Abigail finally paid off, and Van Buren help. — FURIOUS IN I’m at a point where, PENNSYLVANIA while not rich, I can DEAR FURIOUS: support my daughter and Part of your problem may be grandbabies. the degree to which you enable The problem is the baby your daughter. You won’t be daddy. He has a history of around forever. She needs to drug abuse, theft and jail time. learn to be independent so she He works only part-time jobs, can support herself and those which he loses monthly. He children. Clearly, Baby Daddy gives my daughter nothing isn’t man enough to be of any and treats her as if she owes assistance. him. If he has lived with you for I don’t want to support a while, you may need a lawhim, but he has moved in yer to get him out. According and won’t leave my house. I to Los Angeles attorney Lee have told him to go, that he’s Dresie: “You can get rid of welcome to visit the kids, but the freeloader by giving him a he ignores me. It’s like talk- 30-day ‘notice to leave’ in writ-

ing. It should say, ‘You have 30 days to leave my home. If you don’t, I will bring an action to evict you.’ If he still refuses to go, consult an attorney who specializes in eviction law.” This is Abby again: Be sure you have a witness present when the notice is given so Baby Daddy can’t deny receiving it. Your son could be that witness, and yes, he should be asked to lead the discussion on how to resolve this situation. It is also troubling that the daughter for whom you provide food and shelter is ignoring you. You’re treated this way because you don’t assert yourself. Please do it before Baby Daddy impregnates her again and you have four people to support. DEAR ABBY: I’m 27 and have an issue that has bothered me for most of my life. I have overly hot/sweaty hands and feet. When I was dating women, they wouldn’t want to hold my hand, which bothered me a lot. Also, my friends

sugar, I notice a spike in of my pressure. That seems to be the only difference. No increase with salt intake, just the sugar. Can you explain? — C.J.D. ANSWER: In experimental studies, raising blood sugar with IV glucose caused an increase in blood pressure, thought to be from a higher epinephrine level. It also caused markers of inflammation in the blood to go up. The body is complex, and has many pathways, but that is a possible explanation. Avoiding too much refined sugar is a sound policy, even if it doesn’t make your blood pressure spike. Knowing this about yourself gives you an especially good reason to avoid sugar. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealthmed. cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

Freeloading baby daddy refuses to hit the road sometimes make fun of me for it. I am entering a profession that will require lots of handshaking with potential clients. This will be an issue for me because I don’t want to make a bad impression. Do you have any suggestions? — SWEATY IN NORTH DAKOTA DEAR SWEATY: Yes! There is help for your problem, and the way to get it is to talk with a dermatologist. There is a product that can curb the excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), but a doctor must prescribe it for you. Botox injections could also help, but they should be administered by a physician. There is also a machine used to treat this condition. The dermatologist can help you decide which solution would be the best for you. 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. 14, 1913 The annual picnic of the Farmer’s Telephone Co. was held at the fairgrounds yesterday. It was attended by the largest crowd ever to attend one of these annual picnics. Following a parade from downtown to the fairgrounds, a band concert was held during the morning. Speakers on the program included Rev. Ryan, J.D. Barnes and Rev. Schuh, of Anna. A picnic dinner was held at noon and during the afternoon there were a number of games and contests until rain interfered. ––––– C.H. Oliver, who has been connected with the Bimel Buggy Co. for the past five years, has resigned and will leave about Sept. 1 for Henderson, Ky., where he has accepted a responsible position with the Delker Buggy Works. 75 years Aug. 14, 1938 The Bunker Hill homecoming and reunion was held Sunday at the Bunker Hill church. It was the 38th annual affair. Only one person present at the first reunion was in attendance. During the business session the following officers for the year were elected: E.J. Griffis, president; Frank Howell, vice president; Mrs. Fannie McClintock, secretary, and Mrs. Jennie E. Custenborder, treasurer. 50 years Aug. 14, 1963 The Michigan street-Interstate 75 expressway interchange appeared today to be on the verge of getting a third gasoline service station. This developed with the filing of a deed conveying a 2.47-acre tract on West Michigan near the intersection to the Phillips Petroleum

Co. from the Sidney Aluminum Products Co. ––––– Articles of incorporation of the Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, 326 North West Avenue, have been filed with the secretary of state in Columbus by Attorney Harold E. Christman. Listed as incorporators of the Memorial EUB are Lester Billing, Clarence Harp and Frank Taubken Jr. 25 years Aug. 14, 1988 Photo: Chicago Cubs’ second baseman Ryne Sandberg gets back to first in time to beat the throw during a third inning pickoff attempt, Monday in Chicago. Philadelphia Phillies’ Ricky Jordan tries to make the tag during the first night game under the lights at Wrigley Field. After 6,852 day games and decades of debate, the light switch at Wrigley Field was turned on at 7:09 p.m. CDT four minutes later than planned. ––––– The trial of a Sidney woman charged with failing to send her daughter to school began today in Sidney Municipal Court. Susan W. Kielpinski, 112 N. Pomeroy Ave., is charged with three counts of failing to send her daughter to school on May 24-26, 1988. Mrs. Kielpinski has pleaded not guilty, and acted as her own attorney today in the trial before visiting Judge Joseph Clifford. ——— 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

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Odds and ends Knitters cover Pittsburgh’s Warhol Bridge in yarn PITTSBURGH (AP) — More than 1,800 knitters have covered Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Bridge in 3,000 feet of colorful yarn. Volunteers worked all weekend to attach 580 blanket-size, hand-knitted panels to the pedestrian walkways on the downtown bridge, and riggers attached larger panels to the towers. The planning and permitting started about 18 months ago, said Amanda Gross, 29, who had the idea for the project. “The county doesn’t have public arts policy. It was a big learning process for everybody,” said Gross, who moved from Atlanta to Pittsburgh about five years ago and soon noticed how crucial bridges are in a city that has three major rivers running through it. The project was organized by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh and other local institutions. Gross said knitters from more than 80 Pittsburgh neighborhoods and 120 area townships signed up to help with what the guild calls the nation’s largest “yarn bomb.” The term applies to artists who knit coverings for everyday objects like lampposts, street signs and trees.

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Federal government sues to block airline merger AP Airlines Writer

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and US Airways expected to spend this week cruising toward completion of a merger that would create the world’s biggest airline. Instead, they were stunned Tuesday when the federal government and six states sued to block the deal, saying it would hurt competition and cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars a year in higher fares

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In this Feb. 14 file photo, American Airlines and US Airways jets prepare for flight at a gate at the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. The Justice Department and a number of state attorneys general on Tuesday challenged a proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp.

AMR has been operating under bankruptcy protection since November 2011. It has cut labor costs, renegotiated aircraft and other leases and earned $220 million profit in the second quarter — its first profit in the April-to-June period in six years. It is forging ahead with an order for hundreds of new airplanes. The company had expected the highlight of this week to be a Thursday hearing in which a federal bankruptcy court judge would approve its reorganization plan, including the merger. That would be one of the final steps before AMR could exit Chapter 11 protection by the end of September. The hearing is likely to go ahead, and the judge could approve AMR’s turnaround plan on the condition that the Justice Department’s opposition is resolved. But AMR probably won’t come out of bankruptcy for at least a few more months while it fights the lawsuit, officials at the companies said. American and US Airways had been so confident of a quick merger that they had already named executives for the combined company, which was to be based at AMR’s headquarters in Fort Worth and called American Airlines Group Inc. Executives at Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways have been house-hunting in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The lawsuit may put some of those real estate deals on hold. Daniel McKenzie, an analyst for Buckingham Research Group, said the merger went from a 99-percent probability to around 50 percent. It’s possible that the lawsuit will never go to trial. Analysts said the Justice Department could be seeking more time and leverage to squeeze concessions from the

companies, such as giving up some of their precious takeoff and landing slots at Reagan National Airport, which would create room for new competitors at the busy airport across the Potomac River from Washington. At a news conference, Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer said the Justice Department was always prepared to discuss a settlement but that it preferred this time to seek an injunction to block the deal. “As we look at the market today, it’s not functioning as competitively as it ought to be,” Baer said, and “if this deal goes through, it’s going to be much worse.” The Justice Department, which was joined in the lawsuit by the attorneys general of six states and the District of Columbia, said the merger would cause “substantial harm” to consumers by leading to higher fares and fees. Government lawyers cited examples in which US Airways operates one-stop flights that undercut nonstop flights by American and other rivals by hundreds of dollars. After the merger, they said, US Airways would drop that practice, pushing fares higher. The lawsuit caught many observers by surprise. In the last five years, antitrust regulators in the Bush administration had allowed Delta Air Lines to buy Northwest, while the Obama administration permitted United Airlines to combine with Continental, and Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran. The nation had gone from nine major carriers in 2005 to five, and the Justice Department hadn’t opposed an airline merger since United’s 2001 attempt to buy US Airways, a deal that was later abandoned. “They didn’t have any problem with the Northwest-Delta merger,

didn’t have any problem with United-Continental. Where did they think it was going to go?” said Robert Mann, an airline consultant who once worked at American. Consumer advocates cheered the lawsuit. “This is the best news that consumers could have possibly gotten,” said Charlie Leocha, director of the Consumer Travel Alliance and member of a panel that advises the government on travel-consumer issues. Last year, business and leisure travelers spent more than $70 billion on airfare in the United States. AMR and US Airways announced in February that they planned to merge into a carrier with 6,700 daily flights and annual revenue of roughly $40 billion. By passenger traffic, it would slightly eclipse United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, but all three would be similar in size. The merger was expected to boost American’s presence along the East Coast, where US Airways has strongholds in Washington, Philadelphia and Charlotte. It would also increase American’s route network to help the airline win lucrative corporate-travel accounts. When it was proposed, the deal was valued at $11 billion. Last week, AMR creditors said that the rising price of shares of US Airways, whose investors would get 28 percent of the new company, lifted the value to $14 billion. On news of the lawsuit, US Airways shares fell $2.46, or 13.1 percent, to close at $16.36. AMR shares were taken off the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the company filed for bankruptcy protection but still trade over the counter. They were down $2.64, or 45.4 percent, to $3.17. ——— AP Airlines Writers Scott Mayerowitz in New York and Joshua Freed in Minneapolis contributed to this report.

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Boys golf from Monday and Tuesday NEW BREMEN — The annual New Bremen Invitational brought together 14 boys golf teams for an 18-hole shootout Tuesday at Arrowhead in Minster, and when it was over, one stroke separated first from second. The Minster Wildcats shot a 320 to nip Versailles with 321 in the final team standings. The Russia Raiders placed third at 338, two strokes ahead of Wapakoneta, which had the tournament medalist in Drew Wayman, who shot a 71. John Burke and Freddie Purdy shot well in leading Minster to first on its home course. Burke carded a 76, the fourth-best score in the tournament, and Purdy finished with a 79. AustinBrackman shot 81, and both Matt Trushaw and Xavier Francie finished with 84s. Tyler Drees of Versailles shot a 75 to lead the Tigers, and that was the third-best score in the tournament. Ryan Knapke had a 78, Mitchell Stover 79 and Alex Stucke 89 for the Tigers’ top four scores. Russia was led by Luke Dapore with an 81. Lehman placed sixth with a 360 and was led by Sam Dean with an 83, Anna was seventh with 362 and paced by Zach Watrens 84, and Botkins was eighth with a 364 and led by Nick Okuley with an 85. New Bremen’s Alex Britton carded a 79 and the Cardinals placd 10th. Fort Loramie was 11tth, Houston 12th, Jackson Center 13th and New Knoxville 14th. Final team standings: 1. Minster 320, 2. Versailles 321, 3. Russia 338, 4, Wapakoneta 340, 5. St. Marys 344, 6. Lehman 360, 7. Anna 362, 8. Botkins 364, 9. Fremont St. Joseph 367, 10. New Bremen 368, 11. Fort Loramie 379, 12. Houston 414, 13. JacksonCenter 416, 14. New Knoxville 448. Local, area individuals Minster — John Burke 76, Freddie Purdy 79, Austin Brackman 81, Matt Trushaw 84, Xavier Francis 84, Chip Perryman Jr. 100. Versailles — Tyler Drees 75, Ryan Knapke 78, Mitchell Stover 79, Alex Stucke 89, Griffen Riegle 94, Kyle Cotner 97. Russia — Luke Dapore 81, Gavin Hoying 84, Jordan Kremer 85, Austin Tebbe 88, Connor Monnin 90, Zach Sherman 91. Lehman — Sam Dean 83, Mitchell Shroyer 86, Tyler Scott 93, Zach Scott 98, Bryce Eck 111, Michael Reinhart 126. Anna — Zach Watren 84, Mike Omlor 89, Zach Zimpfer 90, Ross Pulfer 99, Dominic Becker 108, Alex Brinkman 109.

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Sidney golfer Cole Cartwright takes a shot just off the fairway Monday during the Homan Invitational golf tournament at the Piqua Country Club.

Botkins — Nick Okuley 85, Seth Hanna 86, Spencer Stutsman 94, Josh Miller 99, Alex Roberts 112. New Bremen — Alex Britton 79, Travis Bertelsen 92, Jacob O’Neil 96, Markus Sachtler 101, ZachHegemier 101, Max Travis 103. Fort Loramie — Tanner Rosengarten 90, Brad Goettemoeller 91, Aaron Schwartz 99, Kyle Pleiman 99, Jordan Meyer 106, Josh Koppin 106. Houston — Anton Wehrman 92, Jaron Howard 99, Justin Bertsch 109, Deion Booher 114, Tristin Stangel 147, Jacob Gates 161. Jackson Center — Levi Schmitmeyer 94, Drew Sosby 104, Brandon Ware 109, Gavin Wildermuth 110, Brady Wildermuth 114, Tyler Rogers 118. New Knoxville — Brandon Steinke 100, David Boesche 104, Nick Thobe 116, Ben Menke 128, Robert Egbert 134, Eric Prater 138. —— MONDAY County Preview The annual Shelby County Preview for boys golf was held at Shelby Oaks on Monday, with all the teams participating. When it was over, Russia had won by a dozen strokes over runner-up Anna, 331-342. Botkins took third with a 357, and Fort Loramie came in with a 359 for fourth.

Medalist honors went to Stutsman 91, Josh Miller 91, Austin Tebbe of Russia with a Rober Miller 93, Alex Roberts 2-over 74. Anna’s Mike Omlor 95. Fort Loramie — Josh took second overall with a 78 and they were the only two Koppin 88, Jordan Meyer 88, Brad Goettemoeller 90, golfers with sub-80 scores. Russia also got an 84 from Tanner Rosengarten 93, Aaron Schwartz 102, Kyle Jordan Kremer, an 85 Nieman 105. from Zach Sherman Jackson Center and an 88 from Gavin — Levi Schmitmeyer Hoying. 94, BrandonWare 94, Anna also got an 84 Gavin Wildermuth 98, from Zach Zimpfer, an Brady Wildermuth 99, 87 from Ross Pulfer and Drew Sosby 100, Tyler a 93 from Zach Watren. Rogers 110. Botkins was led by the Fairlawn — Zane 86 from Nick Okuley, Austin Tebbe Shipman 93, Nathan Fort Loramie was led Lessing 98, Mason by Jordan Meyer and Jones 120, Austin Josh Koppin, who both carded Doak 123, Cody Kurtner 132, 88, Jackson Center’s top scores Ben Brautigam 139. came from Levi Schmitmeyer Houston — Anton Wehrman and BrandonWare, 94s, 87, Jaron Howard 100, Deion Houston’s best was an 878 from Booher 122, Justin Bertsch Anton Wehrman, and Fairlawn 134, Tristin Stangel 147, Jacob was led by Zane Shipman with Gates 167. a 93. —— Final team standings: 1. Homan Invitational Russia 331, 2. Anna 342, 3. PIQUA — Minster took Botkins 357, 4. Fort Loramie second behind Tecumseh in 359, 5. Jackson Center 385, 6. the annual Homan Memorial Fairlawn 434, 7. Houston 443. Invitational in Piqua Monday. Individuals The Wildcats shot a 326 to Russia — Austin Tebbe 74 finish runner-up to Tecumseh’s (medalist), Jordan Kremer 308. 84, Zach Sherman 85, Gavin John Burke led Minster with Hoying 88, Luke Dapore 89, a 77, Austin Brackman shot Connor Monnin 95. an 81, and Xavier Francis and Anna — Mike Omlor 78, Freddie Purdy both added 84. Zach Zimpfer 84, Ross Pulfer Versailles shot a 361 to finish 87, ZachWatren 93, Dominic in ninth place. Tyler Drees led Becker 96, Alex Brinkman 105. with an 81. Botkins — Nick Okuley Lehman was 15th and Sidney 86, Seth Hanna 89, Spencer 16th in the final standings.

Knouff leads Loramie to tournament title ARCANUM — The Fort Loramie High School girls golf team kept up its impressive early-season play Monday by winning the Arcanum Lady Trojan Invitational at Beechwood. The Lady Redskins shot a 372 to win by eight strokes over runner-up Versailles in the seven-team field. Fort Loramie freshman Emily Knouff was the medalist with a 79 (7 over par), the only score under 80 in the tournament. Second was Brooke Wehrkamp of Versailles with an 88 and third was Knouff’s team- Knouff mate Ashley Ordean with a 91. Taylor Borchers of Russia shot a 92 to place fourth overall. Knouff started her round with a 42, a score that her coach, Mike Anthony, said she wasn’t happy about. “She was not real happy,” he said. “She had a triple bogey and a double bogey on the front nine. But she came back and shot a 37 on the back nine with two birdies, and she finished with four birdies on the day.” The Lady Redskins opened the season with a win in the Minster Invitational, then took second in the Covington Invitational. Their next tourney outing is Thursday in the Versailles Lady Tiger Tee at Stillwater. Other scores for Loramie included a

97 from Kristin Barhorst and a 105 from Morgan Pleiman. Versailles also got a 94 from Elizabeth White (fifth overall), a 98 from Madison Covault, and a 100 from Hannah Niekamp. Russia, which was third in the final team standings, got a 100 from Morgan Daugherty, a 112 from Lindsay Meyer and a 113 from Alicia George. Final team standings — 1. Fort Loramie 372, 2. Versailles 380, 3. Russia 417, 4. Arcanum 454, 5. Miami East 483, 6. Valley View 499, 7. Tri-Village 605. County, area individuals Fort Loramie — Emily Knouff 79 (medalist), Ashley Ordean 91, KristinBarhorst 97, Morgan Pleiman 105, Ellen Turner 110, Alyssa Campbell 111. Versailles — Brooke Wehrkamp 88, Elizabeth White 94, Madison Covault 98, Hannah Niekamp 100, Emily Harman 105, Katie Heckman 110. Russia — Taylor Borchers 92, Morgan Daugherty 100, Lindsay Meyer 112, Alicia George 113, Kaila Pleiman 117, Cirrina Francis 126. • The Riverside girls lost to Mechanicsburg Monday 223-263. Leading Riverside were Destany Jones with a 56 and Monica Hurley with a 59.

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Minster’s John Burke putts as Jackson Center’s Levi Schmitmeyer looks on during the New Bremen boys golf invitational at Arrowhead Tuesday.

Lehman got an 84 from Sam Dean, and Jalen Block had a 94 to lead Sidney. Final team standings — 1. Tecumseh 308, 2. Minster 326, 3. Troy 335, 4. Tipp City 341, 5. Northmont 345, 6. Wapakoneta 349, 7. Greenville 353, 8. Urbana 355, 9. Versailles 361, 10. Piqua 361, 11. St. Marys 366, 12. West Milton 372, 13. Miami East 372, 14. Graham 383, 15. Lehman 386, 16. Sidney 387, 17. Covington 408, 18. Piqua B 492. Local/area individuals Minster — John Burke 77, Austin Brackman 81, Xavier Francis 84, Freddie Purdy 84, Matt Trushaw 87. Versailles — Tyler Drees 81, Mitchell Stover 88, Ryan Knapke 93, Alex Stucke 99, Griffin Riegle 104. Lehman — Sam Dean 84, Zach Scott 97, Mitchell Sroyer 100, Michael Reinhart 105, Tyler Scott 107. Sidney — Jalen Block 94, Cole Cartwright 95, Michael Barber 98, Tom Dunn 100. —— New Bremen wins WAYNESFIELD — New Bremen got a 38 from medalist Alex Britton and went on to defeat Waynesfield Monday 171-186 in boys golf action at Prairie View. Travis Bertelsen added a 41, Jacob O”Neill 45 and Zach Hegemier 47 for the Cardinals. Trey Crumrine shot a 41 for Waynesfield.

Browns coach not ready to name starting QB AP Sports Writer

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Training camp is over. The Browns’ quarterback competition isn’t. Coach Rob Chudzinski wouldn’t commit Tuesday to naming a starting quarterback for Cleveland’s season opener, saying there remains a “close” battle between Brandon Weeden — the presumed starter — and veteran backup Jason Campbell. Weeden has taken every snap with the starters during camp and he had a strong performance in the Browns’ preseason opener last week against St. Louis. The second-year QB has made progress in Cleveland’s new offense. He looks comfortable and composed. He has said and done everything right. Chudzinski wants more. “There’s a point where I will name a starting quarterback,” Chudzinski said. “I am not ready to do it yet. Chudzinski was asked to assess the race between Weeden and Campbell, who was signed as a free agent in March. “I think it’s still close,” Chudzinski said. “We are finding out every game. These games are important opportunities for guys to show what they can do.” Weeden knows he must continue to impress Cleveland’s new front office, which didn’t draft him and handpicked Campbell. Weeden completed 10 of 13 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He will need to keep it up to keep his job. Weeden has little doubt that he will be the one behind center on Sept. 8, when the Browns play the Miami Dolphins. “I’m confident that I’m going to be, but I’ve got to prove it to the other guys, the guys upstairs that I am the guy,” he said. “The only way I can do that is play well and keep continuing to get better. … It’s a competitive sport. It’s a competitive position. And it being my second year, things didn’t go as well as obviously I wanted them to last year. That means I have to show these guys that I can play and show these guys that I can be the man.

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Wilson, Johnston among Buckeyes’ top newcomers COLUMBUS (AP) — One comes from the Lone Star State, the other from Down Under. Both first-year players arrived at Ohio State recently, but now find themselves in the middle of things as the Buckeyes prep for their season opener. The most talked-about player in fall camp has been a smallish freshman running back out of DeSoto, Texas, named Dontre Wilson. Don’t be surprised if you hear his name a lot this season. “We’ve got new guys coming in, new guys who can make plays,” quarterback Braxton Miller said, referring to Wilson and others, including Aussie punter Cameron Johnston. Wilson has breakneck speed, zigs and zags through traffic and has

a penchant for making defenders hug air. “I think I did pretty good,” he said of his first week in camp. “I just worked really hard, ran fast and showed everybody the ability that I have and the assets that I can bring to the team. I guess everybody saw it.” They saw it, all right. Here’s coach Urban Meyer on Wilson: “He’s got something that we didn’t have last year and that’s just jets. … And he doesn’t care. He just goes hard.” Wide receiver Evan Spencer is fast. But he has had his eyes opened by Wilson: “Man, I’m going to tell you, that little joker right there is quick. He’s so explosive. You never know where he’s going to go, what kind of move he’s going to make.”

Linebacker Joshua Perry has yet to meet Wilson head to head on a play. But he’s seen him shred others on defense: “He is one elusive son of a gun. The kid is all over the field. He makes cuts on a dime. He’s fast.” Wilson, who is 5-foot10 and 174 pounds, will likely stay at running back, although he could see some time at the hybrid, or H back, spot. He’s even good at inventing new words to describe his talents. “I always thought I belonged out there,” he said. “I always thought I could play with them. But I had a few good plays that showed my speed and my cut-ability.” Johnston came to the attention of Ohio State’s coaching staff when he contacted the school with videos of his punting

ability. He had spent one year at Deakin University before attending the Melbourne-based punter/ kicker training school Prokick Australia. Since the Buckeyes lost Ben Buchanan to graduation, they had a vacancy. So they took a flyer on the former track and cricket athlete and Australian Rules Football player. Now he’s the starter. “Isn’t that an amazing story?” special teams coach Kerry Coombs said. “We went through an awful lot of connections and conversations and hard work and I spent an awful lot of time learning to speak Australian, which is remarkably different from English. We found a kid who I believe is truly special.” Meyer is as surprised as anyone about finding

Johnston. “He’s a tremendous kid, 21 years old, so he’s not that 17-year-old, wide-eyed guy that looks at you like, ‘What planet am I on?’” he said. “He’s a fast athlete, so we might be able to do some things with him, moving the pocket and so forth.” Well versed in the rules of American-style football due to education at the training school, Johnston, who has four full years of eligibility, is fitting in quite nicely. “It’s not too bad,” he said. “Australia and the U.S. are pretty similar, so there’s not too many differences. And Columbus is such a nice place.” Lots of other freshmen are having an impact, particularly on defense where Ohio State lost all four linemen, two linebackers and a corner from

last year’s 12-0 season. Joey Bosa, Michael Hill, Billy Price and Tyquan Lewis up front, Mike Mitchell at linebacker and Vonn Bell, Cam Burrows and Eli Apple in the secondary are all making contributions. Junior Michael Bennett is penciled in as a starter on the defensive line. He can’t believe what he’s seen out of the first-year players. “I don’t see a young D-lineman who isn’t really good,” he said. “I’m trying to think back to when I was a freshman and these guys I feel are on a whole ‘nother level than I was. They’re smart, they’re really talented and they’re really picking stuff up quick and they have an intensity that’s really good.”

Lehman netters blanked in opener

In this 2013 file photo, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly heads off the field after the Blue-Gold spring NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. After enjoying the best regular season since winning its last national championship in 1988, not much has gone right for the Fighting Irish since the calendar turned to 2013.

The high school girls tennis season opened on Monday with Lehman in action against Miami Valley of Dayton at Lehman. The Lady Cavs were defeated 5-0. At first singles, Julia Harrelson lost 6-0, 6-0 to Rhe Morehart, at second singles Sarah Gravunder lost 6-0, 6-0 to Kinnera Vallabhaneni, and at third singles Diana Gibson lost 6-1, 7-5 to Charis Stanck. At first doubles, Meghan Burner and Elaina Snyder lost 6-0, 6-1 to Leah Griffith and Cora Ceipek, and at second doubles, it was Kaitlin Gillman and Emily Hoersten dropping a 6-0, 6-1 verdict to Christine Saleh and Kelsey Tobin. In a junior varsity match, Lehman’s Emma Simpson lost 6-0, 6-0 to Elea Karras.

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Irish focus on present after troubled start to ‘13 on offense and leaders on defense. On offense, the Irish need to establish a deep threat. Aside from TJ Jones and DeVaris Daniels, no other returning receiver caught more than seven passes. Te’o was the face of the defense, winning just about every award shy of the Heisman. On offense and defense, the Irish need to find playmakers. 2. REPLACING GOLSON: Golson wasn’t outstanding as a first-year starter, but good enough to help the Irish go 12-0 during the regular season and get to the national championship game. Tommy Rees is back in as the starter after losing out to Golson by throwing 14 interceptions and losing five fumbles in 2011. He is 14-4 as a starter and played key roles in four victories last season. The Irish need him to make good decisions and be an accurate passer. Kelly is looking to return to the fast-tempo offense his squads were known for at Cincinnati and Central Michigan. Kelly says he believes having Rees at quarterback will make it easier because he knows the offense better and can read defenses better than Golson. Kelly also says he’ll considering using a “complementary” quarterback, meaning he could insert Andrew Hendrix to establish a running threat. 3. DOMINANT DEFENSE: Notre Dame looked like a dominant defense until it ran into Alabama, giving up season highs in points, total offense (529 yards), rushing yards (265) and first downs (28). The Irish return eight starters from a squad that finished seventh in the nation in total defense — their best showing in 32 years. The Irish say they believe even without Te’o they can be even better than last year. The last time the Irish were ranked

in the top 10 in total defense in back-to-back seasons was in 1973 (No. 2) and 1974 (No. 1) — the last two seasons Ara Parseghian was coach. 4. BALL CARRIERS: The Irish finished 38th in the nation in rushing offense, their best finish in 11 seasons. But their top two rushers from last season, Theo Riddick (917 yards) and Cierre Wood (742 yards) are gone and the Irish are without Golson (298 yards). Notre Dame’s only 1,000yard rusher the past six seasons was Wood in 2011. The leading candidates to carry the load this year are George Atkinson III and Amir Carlisle. Atkinson averaged 7.1 yards a carry on 51 carries last season, while coaches say Carlisle, a transfer from USC who missed all of last season with an ankle injury, has a great initial burst and good hands. Freshman Greg Bryant and returning backs Cam McDaniel and Will Mahone also are vying for time. 5. SHINING SONS: The Irish roster is loaded with children of famous fathers. Among those who could see significant playing time are Atkinson (father played for the Oakland Raiders); cornerback Austin Collinsworth (father, Cris, is a former Bengals receiver); offensive lineman Conor Hanraty (father was quarterback on 1966 national championship team); and receiver Corey Robinson (father, David, was an NBA Hall of Famer). Others include receiver Torii Hunter Jr., who is still recovering from a broken femur sustained during an all-star game (father plays for the Detroit Tigers) and walk-on cornerback Jesse Bongiovi (father is singer Jon Bon Jovi). It will be interesting to see how many of them can make names for themselves.

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Richardson will play Thursday BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Trent Richardson doesn’t have to wait and wonder any longer. He’s finally going to play for the Browns in an NFL exhibition game. Cleveland’s second-year star running back was thrilled to find out he’ll play in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Richardson was held out of last week’s opener against St. Louis by coach Rob Chudzinski as a precaution because the former first-round pick was still recovering from a shin injury and the Browns didn’t want to take any chances. But following Tuesday’s practice, the Browns’ final one of training camp open to the public, Richardson was told by reporters that Chudzinski plans to use him for “a couple series.” “Oh, he told you I’m playing?” Richardson said, surrounded by media members standing near the goal post. “Hey, I’m surprised like y’all and I’m happy and I can’t wait to get up

out there.” Richardson missed the entire preseason as a rookie a year ago while recovering from knee surgery. He had hoped to play in all four games this summer, but the Browns took the safe route last week and rested him against the Rams. Now, it’s time to turn Richardson loose. He worked extensively with the starters during practice, and afterward Chudzinski announced Richardson will play this week. Not a lot, but some. “I kind of had a feeling he was going to say yeah today because he had me going in there with starters today,” Richardson said. “It felt good when I was out there and I’m happy coach told y’all I can play.” Richardson rushed for 950 yards last season despite playing most of the year with broken ribs. The Browns are eager to see what he can do in their revamped offense.

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BASEBALL Major Leagues MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS By The Associated Press NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_CJohnson, Atlanta, .338; YMolina, St. Louis, .330; Cuddyer, Colorado, .328; Votto, Cincinnati, .322; Craig, St. Louis, .319; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .313; Segura, Milwaukee, .311. RUNS_MCarpenter, St. Louis, 87; Votto, Cincinnati, 79; Choo, Cincinnati, 77; Holliday, St. Louis, 77; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 75; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 75; JUpton, Atlanta, 75. RBI_Goldschmidt, Arizona, 91; Phillips, Cincinnati, 89; Craig, St. Louis, 87; Bruce, Cincinnati, 79; FFreeman, Atlanta, 79; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 75; DBrown, Philadelphia, 75; AdGonzalez, Los Angeles, 75. HITS_Segura, Milwaukee, 142; MCarpenter, St. Louis, 139; Votto, Cincinnati, 139; Craig, St. Louis, 138; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 134; DanMurphy, New York, 131; AdGonzalez, Los Angeles, 130. DOUBLES_MCarpenter, St. Louis, 37; Bruce, Cincinnati, 32; Rizzo, Chicago, 32; Desmond, Washington, 31; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 31; YMolina, St. Louis, 30; Posey, San Francisco, 30. TRIPLES_CGomez, Milwaukee, 9; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 9; Segura, Milwaukee, 8; Span, Washington, 7; CGonzalez, Colorado, 6; Hechavarria, Miami, 6; DWright, New York, 6. HOME RUNS_PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 28; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 27; DBrown, Philadelphia, 26; CGonzalez, Colorado, 26; Bruce, Cincinnati, 24; JUpton, Atlanta, 22; Uggla, Atlanta, 21. STOLEN BASES_ECabrera, San Diego, 37; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 33; Segura, Milwaukee, 33; CGomez, Milwaukee, 30; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 24; EYoung, New York, 23; Revere, Philadelphia, 22. PITCHING_Lynn, St. Louis, 13-6; Zimmermann, Washington, 13-6; Wainwright, St. Louis, 13-7; Latos, Cincinnati, 12-3; Corbin, Arizona, 12-3; Liriano, Pittsburgh, 12-5; Minor, Atlanta, 12-5. ERA_Kershaw, Los Angeles, 1.88; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 1.88; Harvey, New York, 2.09; Corbin, Arizona, 2.36; Locke, Pittsburgh, 2.43; Fernandez, Miami, 2.58; Wainwright, St. Louis, 2.66. STRIKEOUTS_Harvey, New York, 178; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 174; Samardzija, Chicago, 158; Wainwright, St. Louis, 156; Latos, Cincinnati, 154; Strasburg, Washington, 153; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 150; Lincecum, San Francisco, 150. SAVES_Kimbrel, Atlanta, 36; Mujica, St. Louis, 31; Grilli, Pittsburgh, 30; RSoriano, Washington, 29; AChapman, Cincinnati, 28; Romo, San Francisco, 28; Gregg, Chicago, 25. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_MiCabrera, Detroit, .366; Trout, Los Angeles, .330; DOrtiz, Boston, .326; ABeltre, Texas, .324; Mauer, Minnesota, .315; Loney, Tampa Bay, .312; TorHunter, Detroit, .308. RUNS_MiCabrera, Detroit, 86; CDavis, Baltimore, 84; AJones, Baltimore, 82; Trout, Los Angeles, 82; Bautista, Toronto, 79; AJackson, Detroit, 73; Encarnacion, Toronto, 72. RBI_MiCabrera, Detroit, 111; CDavis, Baltimore, 110; Encarnacion, Toronto, 89; AJones, Baltimore, 85; Fielder, Detroit, 81; NCruz, Texas, 76; DOrtiz, Boston, 74. HITS_ABeltre, Texas, 152; MiCabrera, Detroit, 152; Machado, Baltimore, 149; Trout, Los Angeles, 148; AJones, Baltimore, 146; Ells-

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Ryu, 70.45. 7, I.K. Kim, 70.53. 8, Lizette Salas, 70.55. 9, Jessica Korda, 70.60. 10, Beatriz Recari, 70.68. Driving Distance 1, Nicole Smith, 274.9. 2, Lexi Thompson, 270.6. 3, Brittany Lincicome, 269.2. 4, Gerina Piller, 268.5. 5, Daniela Iacobelli, 267.4. 6, Jessica Korda, 266.8. 7, Yani Tseng, 266.5. 8, Alena Sharp, 266.2. 9, Nicole Hage, 266.0. 10, MaudeAimee Leblanc, 265.9. Greens in Regulation Pct. 1, Suzann Pettersen, 75.70%. 2, Paula Creamer, 75.30%. 3, Chella Choi, 75.30%. 4, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, 75.10%. 5, Na Yeon Choi, 75.10%. 6, So Yeon Ryu, 74.80%. 7, Stacy Lewis, 74.70%. 8, Jennifer Johnson, 74.30%. 9, Jessica Korda, 74.10%. 10, Gerina Piller, 73.60%. Putting Average 1, Inbee Park, 1.726. 2, Stacy Lewis, 1.751. 3, Lizette Salas, 1.772. 4, Caroline Hedwall, 1.775. 5, Haeji Kang, 1.775. 6, Ai Miyazato, 1.776. 7, Angela Stanford, 1.778. 8, Jiyai Shin, 1.778. 9, Na Yeon Choi, 1.778. 10, Catriona Matthew, 1.779. Birdie Average 1, Stacy Lewis, 4.38. 2, Jessica Korda, 4.06. 3, Inbee Park, 4.02. 4, Na Yeon Choi, 3.89. 5, Karrie Webb, 3.77. 6, So Yeon Ryu, 3.76. 7, Suzann Pettersen, 3.67. 8, Caroline Hedwall, 3.62. 9, Jiyai Shin, 3.60. 10, Hee Young Park, 3.59. Eagle Average 1, Yani Tseng, 0.23. 2, Lexi Thompson, 0.18. 3 (tie), Stacy Lewis, Jessica Korda, Giulia Sergas, Brittany Lincicome and Mi Hyang Lee, 0.16. 8, Beatriz Recari, 0.12. 9, 10 tied with 0.10. Sand Save Percentage 1, Frances Bondad, 66.67%. 2, Jennifer Song, 62.00%. 3 (tie), Morgan Pressel and Paz Echeverria, 61.54%. 5, Yani Tseng, 60.53%. 6, Beatriz Recari, 60.42%. 7, Dewi Claire Schreefel, 59.62%. 8, Danielle Kang, 59.38%. 9 (tie), Paula Creamer and Karin Sjodin, OLF 59.09%. Rounds Under Par 1, Stacy Lewis, .696. 2, Inbee PGA, LPGA leaders Park, .672. 3, Suzann Pettersen, .635. 4, Jiyai Shin, .615. 5, I.K. Kim, PGA Tour Statistics The Associated Press .607. 6, Karrie Webb, .604. 7, BeatThrough Aug. 11 riz Recari, .596. 8, So Yeon Ryu, FedExCup Season Points .593. 9, Paula Creamer, .590. 10, 1, Tiger Woods, 3,059.333. 2, Lizette Salas, .587. Matt Kuchar, 2,292.750. 3, Brandt Snedeker, 2,218.357. 4, Phil MickENNIS elson, 2,165.950. 5, Billy Horschel, 1,486.534. 6, Bill Haas, 1,456.583. Western & Southern 7, Justin Rose, 1,446.713. 8, Henrik Stenson, 1,426.000. 9, Keegan Western & Southern Bradley, 1,415.916. 10, Adam Scott, Open Results 1,346.643. The Associated Press Scoring Average A U.S. Open Series event 1, Tiger Woods, 68.654. 2, Adam Tuesday Scott, 69.117. 3, Justin Rose, 69.220. 4, Steve Stricker, 69.228. 5, At The Lindner Family Tennis Center Henrik Stenson, 69.356. 6, Charl Mason, Ohio Schwartzel, 69.470. 7, Matt Kuchar, 69.507. 8, Sergio Garcia, 69.653. 9, Purse: Men, $3.73 million (Masters 1000); Women, $2.37 milBrandt Snedeker, 69.700. 10, Phil lion (Premier) Mickelson, 69.726. Driving Distance Surface: Hard-Outdoor 1, Nicolas Colsaerts, 306.7. 2, Singles Luke List, 306.5. 3, Gary Woodland, Men 305.6. 4, Bubba Watson, 305.4. 5, First Round Dustin Johnson, 304.8. 6, Jason Feliciano Lopez, Spain, def. Kei Kokrak, 304.2. 7, Keegan Bradley, Nishikori (10), Japan, 6-4, 7-6 (4). 303.6. 8, Robert Garrigus, 303.5. 9, Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, Ryan Palmer, 302.4. 10, Eric def. Benoit Paire, France, 7-6 (8), 6Meierdierks, 301.5. 3. Driving Accuracy Percentage Tommy Haas (11), Germany, 1, Tim Clark, 70.47%. 2, Ken def. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, Duke, 70.46%. 3, Jerry Kelly, 6-4, 6-4. 70.43%. 4, Mark Wilson, 70.24%. 5, Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, def. Henrik Stenson, 70.13%. 6, Justin Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, 6Hicks, 69.93%. 7, Jim Furyk, 3, 6-4. 69.89%. 8, Chez Reavie, 69.80%. 9, Tommy Robredo, Spain, def. Jeff Maggert, 69.18%. 10, Steve Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, 6-7 (6), 7Stricker, 69.11%. Greens in Regulation Percentage 6 (7), 6-2. John Isner, United States, def. 1, Steve Stricker, 71.51%. 2, Graham DeLaet, 71.27%. 3, Henrik Florian Mayer, Germany, 6-3, 6-4. Benjamin Becker, Germany, Stenson, 71.09%. 4, Ricky Barnes, 69.87%. 5, Bubba Watson, 69.77%. def. Pablo Andujar, Spain, 6-1, 6-4. Stanislas Wawrinka (9), 6, Boo Weekley, 69.74%. 7, Ross Fisher, 69.44%. 8, Vijay Singh, Switzerland, def. Andreas Seppi, 69.19%. 9, Kevin Stadler, 69.14%. Italy, 6-3, 6-4. Vasek Pospisil, Canada, def. 10, Justin Hicks, 69.06%. Gilles Simon (15), France, 6-3, 1-1, Total Driving 1, Graham DeLaet, 56. 2, Justin retired. Rose, 65. 3, Keegan Bradley, 76. 4, Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, def. Henrik Stenson, 77. 5, Matt Jones, Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 7-5, 6-3. 85. 6, Boo Weekley, 89. 7, D.J. TraSecond Round han, 93. 8, Tiger Woods, 96. 9, Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, def. Hunter Mahan, 98. 10, Jim Her- Brian Baker, United States, 6-3, 6man, 100. 2. Strokes Gained - Putting David Ferrer (3), Spain, def. 1, Sergio Garcia, .918. 2, Greg Ryan Harrison, United States, 7-6 Chalmers, .889. 3, Aaron Baddeley, (5), 3-6, 6-4. .858. 4, Tiger Woods, .835. 5, Women Stephen Ames, .816. 6, Luke DonFirst Round ald, .712. 7, Bryce Molder, .709. 8, Mona Barthel, Germany, def. Phil Mickelson, .692. 9, James Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, 6Driscoll, .682. 10, Brandt Snedeker, 3, 6-4. .666. Varvara Lepchenko, United Birdie Average States, def. Flavia Pennetta, Italy, 1, Phil Mickelson, 4.23. 2, Billy 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. Horschel, 4.11. 3 (tie), Charley Andrea Petkovic, Germany, def. Hoffman and Rory Sabbatini, 4.03. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, 2-6, 5 (tie), Tiger Woods and Ryan Palmer, 4.00. 7 (tie), Charl 6-4, 6-1. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Schwartzel and Brandt Snedeker, 3.98. 9, Steve Stricker, 3.89. 10, Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-4. Chris Kirk, 3.87. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, Eagles (Holes per) 1, Dustin Johnson, 84.0. 2, def. Annika Beck, Germany, 6-3, 6Tiger Woods, 99.0. 3 (tie), Ernie Els 2. Jamie Hampton, United States, and Henrik Stenson, 108.0. 5, Chris Kirk, 112.5. 6, Patrick Reed, 112.9. def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 7 (tie), Joe Ogilvie and Robert Gar- Russia, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Alize Cornet, France, def. Ana rigus, 114.0. 9, Jason Kokrak, Ivanovic (15), Serbia, 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6115.2. 10, Kevin Stadler, 117.0. 4. Sand Save Percentage Elena Vesnina, Russia, def. 1, K.J. 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In this July 25, 2010, file photo, team owner Chip Ganassi, left, talks with Juan Pablo Montoya before the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Ganassi informed Montoya he will not bring the Colombian back for an eighth NASCAR season.

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Juan Pablo Montoya, one of the most decorated drivers in the world with an Indianapolis 500 victory and wins in Formula One, NASCAR and the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, will not have a chance to find success in NASCAR with longtime team owner Chip Ganassi. The team owner informed Montoya he will not bring the Colombian back for an eighth NASCAR season. Ganassi president Steve Lauletta announced the decision to the team Tuesday, multiple people present for the announcement told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Ganassi does not comment on driver contracts. Montoya has been with Ganassi since 2006 when he abruptly left Formula One — where he had seven wins and 30 podiums — for NASCAR. It’s his second stint with the car owner — the two teamed together to win the 1999 CART championship and 2000 Indianapolis 500 before Montoya moved to F1. But results in NASCAR have been sporadic. Montoya has just two wins in 239 career starts and his best season finish was eighth in 2009. The poor showings led Montoya to rededicate himself this season and turn up his fitness, “I want to (expletive) succeed in this. I’m tired of sucking,” he said before the Brickyard 400, in an effort to see if he’s been the problem with the No. 42 Chevrolet. Only there’s no clear answer what has been the problem with Montoya, the No. 42 team or the Ganassi organization. The program has been through several rebuilds since Montoya came aboard, and it was a middle-of-the-road organization when he signed on in 2006. It was Ganassi that was the draw for Montoya: The two had won 11 races together in 1999 and 2000 in CART, including the Indy 500. Their first NASCAR season was decent and gave the organization a boost with a win on the road course at Sonoma, six top-10s and rookie of the year in 2007.

But 2008 was the first sign of trouble as Montoya had two crew chief changes in the first 16 races. Montoya made the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship in 2009 with crew chief Brian Pattie behind a career-best 18 top-10s, and he was third in points with six races to go in the season before fading to eighth in the final standings. He won on the road course at Watkins Glen in 2010, but Pattie was let go before Indianapolis in 2011 for Montoya’s fourth crew chief change. The Ganassi team began another overhaul that winter and Chris Heroy was hired as Montoya’s fifth crew chief before 2012. That entire season was spent trying to get the Ganassi cars up to speed. The pressure has been on Montoya all this year as he’s been obviously racing for his job with hotshot Ganassi developmental driver Kyle Larson waiting in the wings. But Larson turned 21 just last month and has a whopping 21 Nationwide Series starts under his belt. While today’s NASCAR stars rave that Larson is the real deal, many believe it’s far too soon to push him into the Sprint Cup Series and Ganassi himself has said repeatedly talk about his future is just speculation. Larson has 12 top-10 finishes in Nationwide and is eighth in the standings. Others options for the No. 42 Chevrolet could be Kurt Busch, who drives for single-car team Furniture Row Racing, or possibly Ryan Newman, who has been let go from Stewart-Haas Racing. It’s not clear where Montoya goes next, either. He’s got an impressive resume on the world level that’s not appreciated in the confines of the NASCAR garage, and there aren’t many open seats available — at least not any good ones — in the Sprint Cup Series. It could force Montoya to look at sports car racing, a return to open wheel, or maybe even a European series if he chooses to continue racing.

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4 .................at Northmopnt 10 .....................at Vandalia 12 .....................at Fairborn 17 ............................at Troy 18 ...............Lima Shawnee 19 ...................Wapakoneta 23 ...............................Elida 24.......................Greenville 25 .....................at Stebbins 28 .................GWOC meeet LEHMAN August 16 ....................at Tipp City 19 ...............at Beavercreek 20...........................at Elida

21 ..............................Piqua 26....................West Milton 27.........................at Celina 28 ........................at Sidney September 3 ..................Lima Catholic 9 ..................at Chaminade 10....................at St. Marys 11........................at Carroll 18 ..............................Eaton 21.................at Carroll Inv. 23 ...................Wapakoneta 24.......Springfield Catholic

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that work .com of the West Bank, while Netanyahu’s predecessor Ehud Olmert proposed keeping 6.5 percent. Since Abbas and Olmert last met in 2008, the situation has become even more complex. Netanyahu has rejected Israel’s pre-1967 frontier as a starting point for border talks and says east Jerusalem is not up for discussion. There are also more settlers: The number of Israelis living in the West Bank and east Jerusalem has increased from 489,000 five years ago to around 530,000 in 2011, according to government figures. Settler officials recently put the current total at 568,000. The Netanyahu government says it is largely building in east Jerusalem and West Bank “settlement blocs” it intends to keep — although is doubtful the Palestinians would sign off on such a

map. And the Israeli antisettlement group Peace Now says that under Netanyahu, more than one-third of settlement housing starts were deep inside the West Bank. In a swap deal that falls somewhere between Abbas’ and Olmert’s proposals, well over 100,000 Israeli settlers would have to leave their homes. Some in Israel warned that at the current rate of building, partition will soon be physically impossible. Jerusalem expert Daniel Seidemann pointed to unilateral Israeli changes in the eastern sector of the city, sought by the Palestinians as a capital, in the past five years. Israel has significantly expanded its settlement there, effectively dictating the eventual borders — if the city is to be divided along ethnic lines, as the U.S. has proposed.

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Bulger From page 5A clashing with police as a teenager, when he stole from the back of trucks on the South Boston waterfront. His thievery escalated, and by 1956, he was convicted of robbing banks in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Indiana. He served nine years in prison. Investigators say he later began organizing truck carjackings, taking payments to allow others to carry them out on his territory. At a time of gang conflict in the 1960s, he brokered a truce with the Somerville-based Winter Hill Gang, and he increasingly came under scrutiny as he rose to lead the largely Irish gang. As a crime boss, Bulger was smart, controlling and vicious, said Bob Long, a retired Massachusetts state police detective. “He was focused,” he said. “He wasn’t somebody who went out late at night and got drunk. He kept a very low profile in his personal life, not flashy or showy.” Bulger, who became the model for Jack Nicholson’s sinister crime boss in the 2006 Martin Scorsese movie “The Departed,” cultivated an image as a benevolent tough guy in his working-class neighborhood, someone who would help old ladies across the street and

give turkey dinners for Thanksgiving. But as the bodies of his victims piled up, he was revealed as a ruthless killer. Among the killings Bulger was accused of committing or orchestrating were two men who were chained to chairs for hours, interrogated, then shot in the head; two women who were strangled, including Davis; and two men who died in a hail of gunfire as they left a South Boston restaurant. “He enjoyed killing,” Massachusetts state police Detective Lt. Stephen Johnson said after Bulger’s arrest. “We know from people who were there that postmurders, he would act super-relaxed. His associates said he would be in a good mood for a long time after he killed someone.” For years, investigators say, government corruption kept them from building a case against Bulger. In 1985, federal prosecutors tried to nail him for controlling betting and loan-sharking rackets in the Boston area, but no charges were filed. At his trial, prosecution witnesses and Bulger’s own lawyers said he gave payoffs to a half-dozen FBI agents, at least one state trooper and Boston police officers to get information on search warrants, wire-

taps and investigations so he could stay one step ahead of the law. In 1994, Bulger vanished after Connolly warned him of the coming indictment. William Bulger was forced to resign as president of the University of Massachusetts system in 2003 after it was learned he got a call from his fugitive brother and didn’t urge him to surrender. After more than 16 years on the run, Bulger was captured at age 81 in Santa Monica, Calif., where he had been living near the beach with his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig. At the trial, with Bulger at last held to account for his crimes, he took notes on a legal pad and traded occasional profanities with the former associates testifying against him. But Long, the retired investigator, said the trial didn’t reveal anything he didn’t already know about Bulger, who faces life in prison. “He looked,” Long said, “like the self-absorbed psychotic that he is.” ———

From page 5A When constituents pressed him on health care, McHenry noted he voted against the law. But he also tried to convince the most vocal critics of it that shutting down government won’t satisfy their concerns. “No matter how much you dislike government, government does things we need,” he said, citing military operations at one stop and noting Social Security at another. On one hand, he called the nation’s borrowing limit a legitimate tool for “leverage” against Obama and Democrats in an overhaul of the nation’s taxing and spending blueprint — though he was short on details about his desired changes. Yet when pushed, McHenry carefully added a caveat. “We have to make good on our obligations,” he said, tacitly explaining that raising nation’s credit cap is about paying bills already due, not future spending priorities. One pending issue where McHenry made little attempt at nuance was immigration. He assured multiple questioners that the House would act first on a single bill dealing only with border control. But he said, “Under no circumstance will I ever vote for the Senate bill” that includes an eventual path to citizenship for people in the country illegally. McHenry, like others in GOPleaning districts, still fielded withering critiques from outnumbered Democrats and the occasional independent. But the exchanges usually revealed sentiments in the congressman’s favor.

Questioners in rural Polk County lambasted McHenry’s vote for a less generous nutrition assistance program that Republicans want to separate from farm subsidies — ending a four-decade precedent for a unified farm-and-food-stamp bill. McHenry insisted that GOP plans won’t harm “any individual child” but are aimed at “able-bodied adults who refuse to work,” as many nodded their heads in approval. Asked his thoughts on the Simpson-Bowles deficit reduction blueprint— bipartisan recommendations for curtailing expensive entitlement outlays and raising taxes — McHenry called the plan “credible,” but quickly added that it has “a number of flaws … particularly when you talk about raising taxes even higher” than the January deal on earnings higher than $400,000. At several stops, McHenry asked how many people believe “things in Washington are as bad as they’ve ever been?” They’re wrong, he said. The worst, he explained over murmurs of curiosity, was “about 150 years ago … when a congressman walked over and caned a senator.” Though he avoided the details, he was referring to an 1856 incident when a pro-slavery House member from South Carolina beat an anti-slavery senator from Massachusetts at his desk. “That,” he said, “was the last time our country was this divided.” —————Follow Barrow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ BillBarrowAP

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marked for death by Bulger. Thomas Donahue, who was 8 when his father was killed, said: “Thirtyone years of deceit, of cover-up of my father’s murder. Finally we have somebody guilty of it. Thirty-one years — that’s a long time.” He said that when he heard the verdict: “I wanted to jump up. I was like, ‘Damn right.’” Juror Scott Hotyckey told WBZ-TV that after hearing all the testimony, he was positive Bulger was guilty. But he said other jurors needed more convincing and questioned the credibility of some witnesses. The 47-year- old Framingham man described stressful deliberations with “all kinds of dissension” that involved slamming doors and walkouts. He told the TV station that at least two jurors were afraid of retaliation from Bulger associates. Bulger, nicknamed “Whitey” for his bright platinum hair, grew up in a gritty housing project in the blue-collar, Irish Catholic stronghold of South Boston. His notoriety grew parallel to the rise of his younger brother, William Bulger, who became one of the most powerful politicians in Massachusetts and led the state Senate for 17 years. Whitey Bulger began

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In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 1727 Fair Oaks Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on August 21, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 01-18-26-326-015 Prior Deed Reference: Volume Book No. 1531, Page 375 Said Premises Located at 1727 Fair Oaks Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $ 30,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

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In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction , 303 West State Street, Botkins, OH 45306 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on August 21, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 11-05-05227.002 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1164, Page 133 Said Premises Located at 303 West State Street, Botkins, OH 45306 Said Premises Appraised at $ 48,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days Sheriff John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, OH Miranda S. Hamrick Attorney

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Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff vs. Martha A. Flaute aka Martha Flaute, et al., Defendant No. 12CV000095

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff vs. George W. Hickman, AKA George Wesley Hickman, Jr., et al., Defendant No. 12CV000344 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 4th day of September, 2013 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and City of Sidney, to wit: Situated in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio: Being all of Lot No. 13 in Stewart's Third Subdivision to said City of Sidney, as Shown by Plat No. 37932 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of Shelby County, Ohio on October 16, 1957. Said Premises Located at 117 Stewart Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit Angela D. Kirk Attorney John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio

Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Bank One, N.A., Plaintiff vs. Thomas J. Vernon, et al., Defendant No. 13CV000073 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction , 1150 Norwood Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on August 28, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 01-19-30-152-034 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 323, Page 392 Said Premises Located at 1150 Norwood Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $24,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days Sheriff John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, OH

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U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Asset Trust 2004-5, Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-5, Plaintiff vs. Vickie K. Schweitzer, et al., Defendant No. 12 CV 000343 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction , 18761 Fledderjohn Road, New Knoxville, OH 45871 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on August 21, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 56-0133400.013 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1406, Page 185 Said Premises Located at 18761 Fledderjohn Road, New Knoxville, OH 45871 Said Premises Appraised at $ 75,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days Sheriff John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, OH Kirk Sampson Attorney

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Section 2329.25 The State of Ohio, Shelby County Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for WAMU Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-AR13, Plaintiff vs. Roger H. Laframboise, et al., Defendant No. 13CV000022

Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 11681 Revised Code Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County Chase Home Finance LLC, Plaintiff - vs Kevin D. Wagnild, et al., Defendant Case No. 11CV000066 In pursuance of a Seventh Pluries Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the Second floor lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse, in Sidney, Ohio, on Wednesday, the 4th day of September, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. oʼclock P.M., the following described real estate, to-wit:

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 21st day of August, 2013 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and Village of Anna , to wit: Situated in the County of Shelby in the State of Ohio and in the Village of Anna: Being Lot Number Eight (8) in the Village of Anna, said County and State, and being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in Volume 115, Page 593 of the Deed Records of Shelby County, Ohio. Said Premises Located at 202 West Main Street, Anna, OH 45302 Said Premises Appraised at $33,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit

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In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 3520 Newport Road, Fort Loramie, OH 45845 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on August 21, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Copy of full legal description can be found at the Shelby County Courthouse. Parcel No: 03-1730253.001 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1451, Page 154 Said Premises Located at 3520 Newport Road, Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Said Premises Appraised at $ 9,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND AT THE SHELBY COUNTY RECORDERʼS OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 North Street, Russia, Ohio 45363 PROPERTY OWNER: Kevin D. Wagnild PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: OR Book 1560, Page 427 on November 4, 2005 PP#: 24-24-14-179-004 Said Premises Appraised at $45,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds of the appraised value. 10% of purchase price down on day of sale, cash or certified check, balance on confirmation of sale.

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Wells Fargo Bank, Plaintiff vs. Wiliam Cathcart, et al, Defendant No. 12CV000229

SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE State of Ohio Shelby County

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on August 21, 2013 at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Being Inlot No. 612 in said City of Sidney, County and State aforesaid. Said Premises Located at 231 Dayton Avenue Said Premises Appraised at $9,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days Sheriff John Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, OH Attorney Brian Duffy, Esq.

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LEGALS SHERIFF`S SALE OF REAL ESTATE CASE NO.: 13CV0046 Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff vs. Terry Valentine, aka, Terry Lee Valentine, et al., Defendants COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO:

Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff -vs.Ashley A. Van Hook, et al., Defendants Case No. 13CV000057 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction to be held on the second floor lobby of the Courthouse on the 4th day of September, 2013 at 10:00 AM the following described real estate, to wit: The land referred to in the commitment, situated in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby, State of Ohio, is described as follows: Situated in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, viz: Being the north half (N 1/2) of the west half (W 1/2) of inlot number four hundred and seventy-five (475) in Burrow's addition to the City of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. Excepting therefrom a strip of ground ten (10) feet wide running north and south off of the east end of said above described premises, which strip was expressly reserved to the grantor in a deed for said premises recorded in book 111 page 244, of the deed records of Shelby County, Ohio; also excepting five (5) feet off of the east end of said above described premises lying immediately west of said ten foot strip of ground, as conveyed to Edward P. Dunn by deed recorded in book 127m page 199, of the said deed records of Shelby County, Ohio. Being the same premises conveyed to the grantors herein by a deed recorded in book 133, page 434, of said deed records of Shelby County, Ohio. Titleholders: Ashley A. Van Hook Property Address: 314 Oak Street, Sidney, OH 45356 Parcel number: 01-18-25-382-006

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, Plaintiff vs Charles E. Miller, Jr., et al., Defendant Case No. 13CV000054 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the Second floor lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse, in Sidney, Ohio, on Wednesday, the 21st day of August, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. oʼclock P.M., the following described real estate, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND AT THE SHELBY COUNTY RECORDERʼS OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8242 Lochard Road, Sidney, Ohio 45365 PROPERTY OWNER: Charles E. Miller, Jr. and Stacy Miller PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: OR Book 1614, Page 753 on October 31, 2006 PP#: 44-19-16-302-007 Said Premises Appraised at $69,000.00 And cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds of the appraised value. 10% of purchase price down on day of sale, cash or certified check, balance on confirmation of sale. REIMER, ARNOVITZ, CHERNEK & JEFFREY CO., L.P.A. Richard J. LaCivita (Reg.#0072368) Attorneys for Plaintiff John R. Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio

Prior Deed Reference: OR Book 1536, Page 630 Recorded: 06/27/2005

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In pursuance of an Order of Sale to me directed from said Court in the above entitled action, I offer for sale at public auction, to be held on the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse on August 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described premises:

Said premises appraised at $9,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount.

SHERIFFʼS SALE OF REAL ESTATE CASE NUMBER 13 CV 000092

TERMS OF SALE: 10% due at time of sale; remainder due upon confirmation of sale.

A copy of the complete legal description can be obtained at the Shelby County Recorder's Office, OR Volume 5, Page 49.

John Lenhart Sheriff of Shelby County, Ohio

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Registered Holders of Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-6, Mortgage Backed Notes, Plaintiff vs Timothy J. Barnhart, et al., Defendants

Said Premises Located at 843 Merri Lane, Sidney, OH 45365 LEGALS

APPRAISED AT: $36,000.00 TERMS OF SALE: TEN PERCENT (10%) OF SHERIFF'S APPRAISAL DOWN AT THE TIME OF SALE. BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. ANY SUM NOT PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10.00%) PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF SALE. John R. Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio CARLISLE, McNELLIE & RINI CO., L.P.A. By: Richard J. Feuerman Attorney for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44122 (216) 360-7200

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LEGALS SHERIFF'S SALE United States of America, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Tara L. Schemmel, et a1. Case No. 13 CV 000068 In pursuance of an order issued from Common Pleas Court, within and for the County of Shelby, State ofOhio, and to me directed, I will offer for sale at Public Auction, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following Real Estate, towit: Situate in the City of Sidney, in the County of Shelby, and State oF Ohlo: Being Forty-One (41) feet off the East end of that part of Inlot Number Two Hundred Thirty-Six (236) lying North of the center of Tilbury Run measured on the North line of said premises and being the same premises excepted in deed to Henry B. Albers recorded in Volume 97, Page 66 of the Deed Records of said county. Current Owner/Deed Reference: Tara L. Schemmel by virtue ofa General WalTanty Deed dated June 27,2007 and recorded JW1e 27, 2007 in OR Book 1647, Page 438. Map Number: 18-25H Said property has been appraised at $42,000.00 and cannot sell for less than two-thirds of appraisement. This appraisal is based upon a visual Inspection of that part of the premises to which access was readily available. The appraisers assume no responsibility for, and give no weight to, unknown legal matters, including, but not limited to, concealed or latent defects, and/or the presence of harmful or toxic chemicals, pollutants, or gases. Terms of Sale: Ten Percent (10%) day of sale, balance within 30 days John Lenhart Sheriff of Shelby County, Ohio Stephen D. Miles, Attorney Vincent A. Lewis, Attorney 18 West Monument Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45402 937-461-1900

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Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County. BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP fka COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, vs. Case No. 12CV000116 Mikel L. Stephens aka Mikel Stephens, et. al., Defendants. In pursuant of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Courthouse, in Sidney, in the above named County, on Wednesday, the 28th day of August, 2013 at 10:00 oʼclock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney, to wit: Situated in the County of Shelby, in the State of Ohio and in the City of Sidney: Being a part of Outlot Eighty-one (81) in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the East line of Walnut Avenue 82.5 feet South of the North line of said Outlot; thence South with the East line of Walnut Avenue a distance of 30 feet; thence East on a line parallel with the North line of said Outlot a distance of 165 feet; thence North on a line parallel to the East line of Walnut Avenue a distance of 71.25 feet; thence West on a line parallel with the North line of said Outlot a distance of 165 feet to the East line of Walnut Avenue; thence South with the East line of said Walnut Avenue a distance of 41.25 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel No. 01-18-36-334-005 & 01-18-36-334-004 Said Premises Located at: 834 South Walnut Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $75,000 And cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Terms of Sale: 10% down day of sale John R. Lenhart Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Attorney Colette S. Carr (SC#0075097) Erin M. Laurito (SC#0075531) August 7, 14, 21

Sheriffʼs Sale of Real estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 The State of Ohio, Shelby County AMERICAN BUDGET COMPANY, Plaintiff vs. ANTHONY R. KNIGHT, ET AL., Defendants No 13CV000093

Court of Common Pleas, Shelby County, Ohio In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale Without Reappraisal in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction at the 2nd floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above county, on the September 4th 2013 the following described real estate: Situated in the County of Shelby in the Sate of Ohio and in the City of Sidney: Being lot number 4310 in River Bend Hill, section two (2) in the City of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 10:00a.m., the following described real estate:

Subject to all restrictions of record.

Situate in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio: Being a part of the Lot Number Four Hundred Sixty-two (462) in Burrowʼs Addition to the City of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, and more particularly described as follows:

Parcel Number(s): 01-22-05-401-005

Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot Number 462; thence South Twenty and Six Tenths (20.6) feet to the place of beginning, then continuing South along the East line of Lot #462, three (3) feet to a point; thence West parallel to the North line of Lot #462, Sixty (60) feet to a point; thence North parallel to the East line of Lot #462 three (3) feet to a point; thence East parallel to the North line of #462 Sixty (60) feet to the place of beginning.

Said premises also known as 1302 Hancock Street, Sidney OH 45365-2265

ALSO: Being Sixty (60) feet off the East side of Inlot #463 and Sixty (60) feet off the East side of the North half of the North half of Inlot #462 in Burrowʼs Addition to said City of Sidney, Ohio.

Said premises located at 237 Forest Ave., Sidney, Ohio 45365, appraised at $18,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: A DEPOSIT OF A CERTIFIED CHECK, PAYABLE TO THE SHERIFF, OR CASH, FOR TEN (10%) PER CENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME THE BID IS ACCEPTED; EXCEPT WHERE THE BID AMOUNT IS $3,000.00 OR LESS, THE MINIMUM DEPOSIT SHALL BE $300 AND THE MAXIMUM DEPOSIT IN ANY CASE SHALL BE $10,000. THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE PAID TO THE SHERIFF WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SALE, AND UNLESS PAID WITHIN EIGHT (8) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SALE SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN (10%) PER CENT UNTIL PAID, AND ON FAILURE TO DO SO, THE PURCHASER, SHALL BE ADJUDGED IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.

TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%) of the sale price down at the time of sale. Balance to be paid within thirty (30) days.

John R. Lenhart Sheriff of Shelby County

Sheriff John R. Lenhart Sheriff, Shelby County, OH

THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN D. CLUNK, CO., LPA John D. Clunk #0005376 Ted A. Humbert #0022307 Timothy R. Billick #0010390 Robert R. Hoose #0074544 4500 Courthouse Blvd, #400 Stow OH 44224 PH: 330-436-0300 FAX: 330-436-0301

Property Address: 237 Forest, Sidney, OH 45365. Parcel Nos. 01-1825383.003, 01-1825383.004, and 011825383.005 Prior Instrument Reference: Official Record Volume 1622, Page 221.

ELSASS, WALLACE, EVANS, SCHNELLE & CO., L.PA. 100 South Main Avenue Suite 102, Courtview Centers Post Office Box 499 Sidney, OH 45365 (937)492-6191 pmborger@woh.rr.com Attorneys for American Budget Company Philip M. Borger Atty Reg. No. 0084986 July 31 August 7, 14

Subject to legal highways and easements, condition, and restrictions of record. Prior Deed Info: General Warranty Deed Recorded in Volume 269, Page 620 and filed on 2/27/1989.

PPN: 01-22-05-401-005 Appraised at: $55,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds (2/3) of that amount.

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