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deficit. McConnell insisted a solution was readily available in the proposal from a bipartisan group of 12 senators, led by Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., that would re-open the government and fund it at current levels for six months See IMPASSE | 13

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They don their pink jackets with pride knowing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be helping people each and every week at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Ruth Stevenson and Marianne Helmlinger are two of the many volunteers at the hospital who dedicate time on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Stevenson volunteers at the hospital on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. Helmlinger is there every Tuesday. Helmlinger will also fill in if someone canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work their normal shift. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure how long Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve volunteered,â&#x20AC;? said Stevenson, who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They lost the records. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 35 or 40 years.â&#x20AC;? She began volunteering when she retired from First National Bank (now US Bank). â&#x20AC;&#x153;A friend of mine recommended me as a volunteer,â&#x20AC;? she said. Helmlinger, 87, has volunteer

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There are 150 volunteers on Wilson Memorial Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roster, which includes active, associate and honorary volunteers. Each month the active volunteers work in approximately 326 slots at the hospital. In 2012, 126 members donated 19,518 hours to the hospital and the volunteers donated $15,000 to the hospital. These funds came from the gift shop profits and outside vendor sales. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our volunteers work at reception desks at the main entrance to the hospital, registration area, outpatient surgery and in the gift shop,â&#x20AC;? said Mindy Geuy, volunteer coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some volunteers are also helping in hospital

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ever since retired from teaching. She had taught English, geography and Ohio history at Sidney junior and senior high school. She was a teacher for

Why is it necessary to replace the expiring 9.9 mill levy? Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: In preparation for the November general election, the Sidney Daily News, in conjunction with the Citizens for Sidney Schools levy committee, will be publishing a question of the week to inform voters about the five-year, 1 percent income tax levy.

The 9.9 emergency property tax levy will expire in 2013 (last collection in 2014). In 2008 a 0.8 mill permanent improvement levy expired and in 2010 a 4.73 mill emergency levy failed to renew. Since then, major incremental cuts in expenditures were made totalling $6.6 million per year. Without these cuts, the annual expenses for 2013 would be $37.1 million instead of $30.9.

LEVY UPDATE The most significant event was the concessions in salary and benefits (5.8 percent salary reduction/benefits increase) made by teachers in 2011-2012 to the extent of $2 million per year. This was the largest pay reduction in the state of Ohio. All salaries are frozen until 2015. The staff was cut from 500 to 401. During this period of historic cuts,

all day kindergarten was added, a math teacher and an economics course were added at the high school, unified arts programs were expanded at the elementary schools, and security has been enhanced, all without additional taxes. Just recently an agricultural/food services and technology program has been added which directly relates to the strong presence of agriculture and food supply opportunities in our community. Whether financial comparisons are See LEVY | 3

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SUNDAY -10:50 a.m.: fight. Deputies responded to fight in the Shelby County Jail. FRIDAY -4:40 p.m.: property-damage accident. An auto accident occurred at the 98 mile marker of southbound Interstate 75. The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded.

SATURDAY -7:26 p.m.: dispute. Jackson Center Police, Perry-Port-Salem Rescue, and a deputy responded to a dispute at 602 Jackson St., Jackson Center. -8:31 a.m.: vandalism. Damage to mailboxes was reported at 21 Greenback Road, Fort Loramie.

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SUNDAY -9:33 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 1500 block of North Main Avenue. -7:05 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2400 block of Michigan Street. -1:33 a.m.: stove fire. Firefighters were called 402 N. Miami Ave., where a stove fire was out on their arrival. Occupants of the residence were cooking food and fell asleep. No one was injured and the fire caused minor damage. SATURDAY -11:47 p.m.: injury. Medics were called to the 200 block of East North Street. -9:46 p.m.: injury. Medics were called to the 300 block of North West Avenue. -6:26 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 700 block of Brooklyn

Pet of the Week Hello, my name is Isabel, although some of the staff members at the Shelby County Animal Shelter call me Izzy for short. I was found running while on Botkins Road in New Knoxville and was brought to the shelter. I lke the deputy dog warden who brought me here and I tend to like to curl up with him. However if the female staff employees give me attention — well then I am just as happy. Izzy is between 4 to 5 months old and has a lot of puppy energy and enjoys playing with other dogs. She is looking for her forever home. Visit the Animal Shelter Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to visit Isabel and the other animals up for adoption. The shelter is located at 1100 Clem Road.

Municipal Court In Sidney Municipal Court Thursday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Jeromy J. Miller, 38, 427 S. Wilkinson Ave., $50 and $628 costs and sentenced him to 120 days in jail for theft and $50 and $10 costs and sentenced him to 30 days in jail for criminal trespass. • Blake A. Bowser, 20, 1225 Garfield Ave., was fined $30 and $111 costs for speeding.

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from the sewage treatment system rules in order to install a smaller leach field of the size based on only two bedrooms. This would consist of a leach field 3 feet wide by 450 lineal feet long. This will save space and money for the rebuild, in anticipation of hooking to public sewer in the future. Variances have been granted in the past for variations in sewage treatment systems for certain special circumstances, the health staff noted. Due to the fire, the small proposed home, the small existing

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age system for the new house. The new modular home is only going to have two bedrooms. Current code requires the same size leach field for a one-, twoor three-bedroom home. This would consist of a leach field 3 feet wide by 675 lineal feet long. The lot is relatively small in size. It is only a half acre, not counting road right of way. The water well requires an isolation zone away from sewage. Also, public sewer is anticipated to be in Newport in the next five to 15 years. Gasson requested a variance

residential lot and the upcoming public sewer, these appear to be relative special circumstances to consider a variance, the health staff said. The staff recommended granting the variance. It should be clearly noted that the house will have to hook to public sewer once it becomes available, the staff added.. In other business, the board approved an order for 222 New Columbia Blvd. to remain vacant. The board also approved the second reading of a resolution for changes in the fee schedule.

ty’s need to give the gift of life to help replenish the whole-blood supply used by local hospitals. Members of the public interested in donating should contact the school office at 4981161 for an appointment. Calls can also be made to Student Council adviser Melissa Safreed (ext. 228) or potential donors can register online at www. GivingBlood.org.

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1690 Michigan St., where they extinguished a small fire in a box of merchandise. The cause of the fire is under investigation. -1:56 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2500 block of North Kuther Road. -1:18 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the area of Maple Street and St. Marys Avenue. -11:03 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 100 Clay Street. -10:05 a.m.: smoke detector. Firefighters responded to 320 N. Walnut Ave., where a smoke detector was sounding because of a power outage. -9:55 a.m.: wires down. Firefighters responded to the area of Park Street and Oak Avenue, where a garbage truck had pulled down power lines while turning into an alley.

The Sidney-Shelby County Board of Health at its recent meeting approved a sewage system variance. The board approved a variance requested by Dave Gasson, 6489 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, according to meeting minutes. Gasson owns a residential lot in Newport. His house burned down recently and he would like to rebuild the destroyed house. The existing water well is likely going to be saved. However, the existing septic system does not meet current code. He will need to install a more modern sew-

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar Hijuelos, a Cuban-American novelist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his 1989 novel “The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love” and whose work often captured the loss and triumphs of the Cuban immigrant experience, has died. He was 62. Hijuelos died of a heart attack in Manhattan on Saturday while playing tennis, according to his agent, Jennifer Lyons. “The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love” became a best seller and earned him international acclaim. He won the Pulitzer for fiction in 1990, making him the first Hispanic writer to receive that honor. The novel tells the story of two Cuban brothers who journey from Havana to New York to start an orchestra. At one point in the story, the brothers appear on the television sitcom “I Love Lucy,” which starred Lucille Ball and her Cuban bandleader husband, Desi Arnaz. The book was eventually turned into a movie starring Armand Assante and Antonio Banderas. In his 2011 memoir, “Thoughts Without Cigarettes,” Hijuelos writes of how he struggled against being labeled an “ethnic” writer and notes that even today there are few other Latinos whose work, despite the considerable number of talented authors, has been awarded the same recognition. After a trip with his mother to Cuba as a young child, he became ill with a kidney disease and was hospitalized for a year, during which he loses his Spanish-speaking ability, and never truly recovers it. “For the longest time, all I would know was that I had gotten sick in Cuba, from Cuban microbios, that the illness had blossomed in the land of my forebears, the country where I had once been loved and whose language fell as music on my ears,” Hijuelos writes. “Of course, diseases happen anywhere, and children get sick under any circumstances, but what I would hear for years afterward from my mother was that something Cuban had nearly killed me and, in the process of my healing, would turn my own ‘Cubaness’ into air.”

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Obituaries Titus BOTKINS — James B. Titus, 92, of Botkins, died at 6:05 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born Feb. 24, 1921, in Pomeroy, the son of James S. and Margaret (Wolfe) Titus, who preceded him in death. On March 15, 1950, he married Joyce E. Varney, and she died Dec. 13, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Richard S. (Sandra L.) Titus, Wapakoneta, and Jeffrey A. (Patricia S.) Titus, Cicero, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Matthew S. (Elizabeth) Titus, Melissa R. (Michael) Picard, Jared A. (Alicia) Titus, Bethany N. Titus and Kelsey M. Titus; four great-grandchildren, Connor, Nolan and Ian Picard and Braydon Titus; a brother-inlaw, Glenn (Connie) Varney, Bowling Green; and special friends, Tom (Rita) Baumer, Botkins, Deborah Stegall, St. Marys, and Karen Smothers, Montezuma. A farmer, Jim worked as a soil consultant at Brookside Laboratories, New

Bensman Knoxville. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of The Ohio State University. His memberships included the New Knoxville U n i t e d Methodist Church, NRA, A m e r i c a n Legion Post 444, New Knoxville, and the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He enjoyed reading, auto racing and attending gun shows. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at the Long & Folk Chapel, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta, with Pastor Dennis Gaertner officiating. Burial will follow in the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville, where military rites will be conducted. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.

Oakley S A N T E FE — Grace Lucille Oakley 94, of Santa Fe, passed away Sat., Oct. 12, 2013, at Heartland of Indian Lake. Grace was born on Oct. 24, 1918, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, to the late Frank W. and Angie Allenbach Wical. On Feb. 8, 1946, she married James Oakley and he preceded her death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Oakley, and siblings, Freddy, Walter, Lloyd, Pearlie, Eddie and Vernon Wical. She is survived by a son, James (Chris) Oakley; a daughterin-law, Diane Oakley; three grandchildren, Sonny (Rachel) Oakley, Misty Oakley Satterly and Jason Oakley, all of Santa Fe; 12 greatgrandchildren; and sev-

eral nieces and nephews. Grace was a homemaker and member of Grace Chapel Christian Union Church in Santa Fe. Pastor S cott Anderson will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, with visitation an hour prior to services. Burial is in Plum Cemetery, Lewistown. Memorial contributions may be made in Grace’s name to Grace Chapel Christian Union Church. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome. com.

R U S S I A — Joseph E. Bensman, age 88, of Russia, died at 2:14 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 12, 2013, at Versailles Health Care Center. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925, in St. Patrick, to the late Joseph and the late Emma (Hoying) Bensman. He married his wife of 66 years, Marcella J. Dapore, on Aug. 20, 1947, in Russia. She survives in Russia. He is also survived by sons Rick Bensman, Worthington, and Dan and Karen (Blakeley) Bensman, Russia; five grandchildren, Natalie and Kyle Hildebrandt, Worthington; Shellie and Andrew Smith, Worthington; Sarah Bensman, Columbus; Amy B ensman, Worthington; and Mitchell Bensman, Russia; and great-grandson, Eli Hildebrandt; sisters and brother, Sister Mary Josephine and Sister Joseph Maria, both of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati; and the Rev. John Bensman, Carthagena. He was preceded in death by daughters Bonnie in 1996 and Annette in 1964; sisters and brothers, Sister Mary Edmund Bensman, Juliana Bergman, Herbert, Victor and Norman. Joe had cancer for two years but did not “lose his battle with cancer” any more than someone loses their battle with life. He lived with cancer, never complained, smiled during chemotherapy and radiation and would

come home to rest then go out and do his work around the house or take care of his garden. He loved farming and did this from his youth until he and Marcy moved to town in 1994. He also worked 23 years at the Stolle Corp. in Sidney. He was brilliant at fixing just about anything and knowing how things worked. When he didn’t have the parts or tools he improvised and used his talent on the farm, at the shop and as custodian for St. Remy Parish for two years. There was probably nowhere he would rather be than at Mass or services at St. Remy. He loved singing songs to his grandchildren when young and they often teased him about his notorious sweet tooth. He was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, and the St. Remy Council of the Knights of Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, with the Rev. Frank Amberger celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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JACKSON CENTER — Visitation for Richard “Dick” Russell Free, 64, of Jackson Center, who passed away Oct. 8, 2013, has been extended. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney.

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Levy From page 1 made with the district’s own data or to comparable districts, the current financial performance is solid and the levy committee is asking taxpayers to review it. The school’s continued positive fiscal outlook is contingent on passage of the 1 percent income tax levy on Nov. 5. This action will allow the 9.9 mill property tax funding to be replaced by a new method of funding. It will allow the district to continue to run efficiently, effectively and within the same budget that the district is working with today. The district’s five-year fiscal forecast can be found at www.sidneycityschools.org. Committee members want community members to know what additional information is desired to make an informed decision. The only question the committee fears is the one that is not asked. Public informational meetings will be held: • Oct. 23 at the SidneyShelby County YMCA at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 24 at the Amos Memorial Public Library at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

I retired Joy appeared at my door with an application to be a volunteer and said ‘you’re joining.’” And join Helmlinger did. “You have to fill out a form with your background,” said Helmlinger. “Two other people also have to sign the application. The hospital is always looking for volunteers. It’s very rewarding.” Stevenson said she has mainly worked in the gift shop. She has worked a few times at the information desk and in outpatient surgery. Helmlinger has worked in outpatient surgery, the information desk and the gift shop. The pair became acquainted when they started working together in the gift shop. “The first person you see when you walk in the hospital is the volunteer working at the information desk,” said Helmlinger. The women have seen a lot of changes in the hospital. Both gave birth to their children in the maternity center at the hospital. Today, the hospital has a birthing center. “It’s very rewarding to be a volunteer,” said Helmlingr. “I like to meet the people and help the people. That’s a biggie.” “Reconnecting with people is a priority,” said Stevenson. Helmlinger said sometimes she and Stevenson help comfort a person who is worrying about a loved one who is sick. “I see the kids and grandkids of the students I taught come in

here,” said Helmlinger. Both women agree that volunteering at the hospital is rewarding. “Things wouldn’t get done if people didn’t volunteer,” they both said. Working in the gift shop is different every time they volunteer. They will wait on people ring up sales and deliver newspapers and flowers to patients. “We greet people,” said Stevenson. “That’s important.” “If a person is unfamiliar with the hospital, then we give them directions,” said Helmlinger, “or we’ll take them down where they’re going.” Both women said the hospital personnel does a good job keeping the volunteers informed about changes in the hospital. “We’re all familiar with the names of doctors and where their offices are,” said Helmlinger. “They keep us up to date with the changes. The volunteer coordinator, Mindy Geuy, does a good job,” said Stevenson. Helmlinger said most of the volunteers work in areas they are interested in. “I love working here,” said Stevenson. “It’s been 20 years that we have been working together. Quite often people volunteer in pairs so they can work with a friend. Others say put me where ever you need me.” Everyday, said Stevenson, is a new adventure. “You never know what’s going to happen,” she said. “We get to meet a lot of interesting people.”

“It’s fun to meet new people and see old friends,” said Helmlinger. Stevenson and her late husband, Paule Parke, are the parents of four sons, David Parke, Stephen Park and the late Michael and Gary Parke. She was married to Robert Stevenson, who is deceased. She has 19 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Helmlinger and her late husband, Bob Helmlingr, are the parents of seven children — three boys and four girls. “They are spread all over the country,” said Helmlinger. “They are all good friends.” Her sons are Larry, an engineer, who lives in Fort Myers, Fla; Peter, who is a priest in the northern Cincinnati area; and John, who is retired and lives in Vandalia. Her daughters are Nancy Sullivan, who lived in Texas for many years and was director and manager of a communications company and was a city manager, now lives in Sidney; Julie Bingham, who is retired and lives in Seattle, Wash., Dr. Molly Helmlinger, who is a retired superintendent of schools in Texas, and now lives in Sidney; and Sister Jayne Helmlinger, who is a general superior with the Sisters of St. Joseph in Orange, Calif. She has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Furloughed workers pinching pennies, volunteering Russ Bynum Associated Press

They’re experienced research engineers and park rangers still in college, attorneys who enforce environmental regulations and former soldiers who took civilian jobs with the military after coming home from war. And all of them have one thing in common: They were sent home on unpaid furlough last week after a political standoff between the president and Congress forced a partial shutdown of the federal government. More than 800,000 federal workers were affected at first, though the Pentagon has since recalled most of its idled 350,000 employees. What these sidelined government employees are doing with their spare time varies as widely as the jobs they perform. Some are tightening their budgets at home, watching what they spend on food and other necessities, fearing it could be weeks before they earn another paycheck. Others are having a tough time keeping their workplace projects shelved and agency emails unread. While Congress and the White House

work on a deal to ensure furloughed workers receive back pay once the shutdown ends, some expenses can’t be put off, whether it’s replacing a broken furnace for $6,500 or buying diapers for a baby due before the month ends. Here are the stories of just a few of the government workers directly affected by the shutdown. ___ As the government shutdown began its second week, Donna Cebrat was focused on stretching each dollar of her savings under the assumption she might not be able to return to work for a month or longer. “Instead of having a dinner, I’ll have a bowl of cereal. Maybe for dinner and lunch. Or maybe I’ll go down to McDonald’s for a hamburger off the dollar menu,” said Cebrat, 46, who works for the FBI at its office in Savannah, Ga. “Lots of budget cuts. Not that I was living extravagantly before.” Cebrat makes her living processing requests for public access to FBI records made under the Freedom of Information Act. She lives alone in a middle-class suburb and estimates the money in her

Dying man on gurney leads daughter down aisle CLEVELAND (AP) — A terminally ill Ohio man who arrived at his daughter’s wedding by ambulance gave her away, from a hospital gurney. Guests cried and clapped as Scott Nagy took part in daughter Sarah’s wedding Saturday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Strongsville, The Plain Dealer of Cleveland reported (http://bit. ly/15yJtXC). A volunteer team of medical professionals helped Nagy escort the 24-year-old bride as groom Angelo Salvatore and the Rev. Chuck Knerem awaited their arrival. “It was a promise I made in March, to walk her down the aisle,” said the 56-year-old Brunswick man. “She’s my princess. This is my definition of walking down the aisle.” Nagy was diagnosed last year with urethral cancer and has undergone chemotherapy. He has been at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center since August. Doctors were uncertain if he would be able to make the wedding, initially scheduled for next

year. But with monitor cords slipped under his tuxedo and a tracheal tube attached, he made the trip down the aisle, kissing a grandson who was the ringbearer and giving a thumb’s up. “There was no way he was not going to finish this out,” said his wife Jean. Jacky Uljanic, a nurse practitioner with the hospital, helped make the arrangements for Nagy to attend the wedding. She put him through daily therapy to build up his strength and she checked on the logistics in advance. Physicians Medical Transport donated the ambulance trip, and a doctor and other medical personnel accompanied Nagy on the ride. Sarah said that since she was a little girl, she has wanted her father to escort her down the aisle when she married. She said her future husband assured her she would get her wish. At the vestibule, she burst into tears and told her father she loved him. “We did it,” Nagy said to her and reminded her not to streak her makeup.

savings account could last her anywhere from two to six months. She checks headlines for any news on negotiations between the president and Congress, but said she avoids reading full stories or watching shutdown reports on TV that would only bring her down further. “I don’t need to see the name-calling,” Cebrat said. “I just need to see the headline.” Otherwise Cebrat has spent her days sanding and repainting her bathroom walls — a new tub, toilet and vanity will have to wait until next year — and taking walks in her neighborhood. She’s avoided trips to the mall or the movies. ___ Darquez Smith found himself furloughed from his job with the National Park Service just as his fiancee is due to give birth to their daughter later this month. Smith, 23, of Xenia, Ohio, is spending his time off looking for a new job. Working as a park ranger at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, which tells the story of the Wright brothers, is his only source of income.

“Mentally, it’s definitely no fun at all,” said Smith, who has an interview lined up with a company next week. “It’s never fun to be out of work and not have the ability to go to work, and still have bills to pay.” Smith said he’s looking for work in information technology and is pursuing an IT degree at Central State University. By the time rent is due Nov. 1, Smith said he’ll need to be back at his Park Service job or have found other work. Utility bills and car insurance will soon follow, along with the added costs of raising a newborn. “For me as a student, a full-time worker paying all the bills myself, with a lot of responsibilities, there’s never really a day off or a fun day,” he said. ___ Catherine Threat sat at the bar, typing a note to her friends on Facebook. “How do I serve my country from this barstool in the only restaurant in this tiny town outside a training base that is mostly shut down?” she wrote. The 40-year-old staff sergeant in the Army Reserve returned from Afghanistan in July, taking a civilian job at Fort McCoy in central Wisconsin.

Ohio prison hit by rising violence TOLEDO (AP) — Authorities at the state prison in Toledo have seen inmate violence continuing to rise despite a series of changes, with four slayings in 13 months. The Blade reports that after the Toledo Correctional Institution’s first homicide last year, staffing was increased on nights and weekends and a second investigator added. Then another inmate was killed in his cell this year, and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction added nine officers to the maximum-security prison. There have been two more deadly assaults this year, the latest coming Oct. 6 when Michael Dodson, 38, died at a hospital after being assaulted in his cell. The Lucas County coroner’s office said he died from bluntforce injuries to his neck and

head. Inmate James Oglesby was killed in August after being attacked by a metal baseball bat in a recreation area. Ohio statistics show the four slayings are the most in the past 13 months of any state prison. Authorities say there are more fights, too. The prison investigated 136 incidents of inmateon-inmate violence in 2010-12. The prison began in 2011 taking in maximum-security prisoners from around the state, putting two inmates in each cell to deal with statewide overcrowding. State prisons spokeswoman JoEllen Smith said among the changes at Toledo have been using a merit dorm for wellbehaved inmates isolated from the most violent, and extra surveillance cameras were installed. The Blade said a legislatively established committee

that monitors prisons found that inmate-on-inmate assaults jumped about 113 percent and inmate-on-staff assaults were up some 74 percent from 2010 to 2012 at the Toledo prison. Watchdog groups have also found high employee turnover at Toledo. Guard union officials say the staff additions haven’t been enough, and more is needed. “The mood inside the prison is that we need more staff. We have too many inmates,” said Ryan Ochmanek, a corrections officer and union steward. “We’re overcrowded and, with double-bunking, we need more staff.” The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio said lack of funding to staff prisons and inmate overcrowding create dangerous situations in prisons.

Ohio’s capital city plagued by teen shootings COLUMBUS (AP) — On average, a teen in Ohio’s capital city is a victim of gun violence every day. The Columbus Dispatch reports that for last year, state records show more than 400 cases of Columbus residents under age 20 being shot, robbed, kidnapped or threatened with a gun. Columbus police statistics show that half of the offenses were committed by other teens. Dispatch interviews with youths

found that guns are part of the fabric of some neighborhoods. In some, nearly everyone knows someone who has been killed by a gun. The sound of gunshots is common, as is the sight of guns tucked into waistbands. “It’s expensive to let this problem just continue to go on and on,” said Deanna Wilkinson, an Ohio State University professor who has studied youth violence. “Maybe

you don’t have to drive through this neighborhood or know any of these kids personally, but you’re paying for societal neglect of a problem.” The violence is “a continuous cycle,” said Cecil Ahad, the president of Men for the Movement, a youth advocacy and mentoring group. “These young people think they’re in a war … We’re in a war just like Iraq and Afghanistan.”

Lake Erie algae a threat to drinking water John Seewer Associated Press

TOLEDO (AP) — Toxins from blobs of algae on western Lake

Erie are infiltrating water treatment plants along the shoreline, forcing cities to spend a lot more money to make sure their drinking water is safe.

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It got so bad last month that one township told its 2,000 residents not to drink or use the water coming from their taps. The cost of testing and treating the water is adding up quickly — the city of Toledo will spend an extra $1 million this year to combat the toxins while a neighboring county is considering a

fee increase next year to cover the added expenses. Algae blooms during the summer and early fall have turned the water into a pea soup color in recent years. The unsightly surface has scared away tourists, and toxins produced by the algae have contributed to oxygen-deprived dead zones where fish can’t survive.

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The toxins also are a threat to the drinking water that the lake provides for 11 million people. The annual algae blooms have been concentrated around the western end of Lake Erie — though a few have spread to the Cleveland area — and have affected water treatment plants in Toledo and other cities that dot the water’s edge in northern Ohio. The algae growth is fed by phosphorous from farm fertilizer runoff and other sources, leaving behind toxins that can kill animals and sicken humans. Tests on drinking water in Carroll Township, which is just west of Toledo, showed the amount of toxins had increased so much in early September that officials decided to order residents to stop using the water for two days until they could hook up to another water supply. It was believed to be the first time a city has banned residents from using the water because of toxins from algae in the lake. “I wasn’t sure how dangerous it was, but we wanted to be cautious,” said Henry Biggert, the township’s water plant superintendent. The township’s treatment plant is now back online, but the water is being filtered and treated over a longer period to remove the toxins, he said. What makes combating these toxins a challenge

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World/Nation Today in History The Associated Press

Today is Monday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2013. There are 78 days left in the year. This is the Columbus Day observance in the United States, as well as Thanksgiving Day in Canada. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 14, 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt, campaigning for the White House as the Progressive candidate, was shot in the chest in Milwaukee by New York saloonkeeper John Schrank. Despite the wound, Roosevelt went ahead with a scheduled speech, declaring, “It takes more than one bullet to kill a bull moose.” On this date: In 1066, Normans under William the Conqueror defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. In 1586, Mary, Queen of Scots, went on trial in England, accused of committing treason against Queen Elizabeth I. (Mary was beheaded in February 1587.) In 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, was born in Denison, Texas. In 1908, the E.M. Forster novel “A Room With a View” was first published by Edward Arnold of London. In 1939, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the HMS Royal Oak, a British battleship anchored at Scapa Flow in Scotland’s Orkney Islands; 833 of the more than 1,200 men aboard were killed. In 1944, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel committed suicide rather than face execution for allegedly conspiring against Adolf Hitler. In 1947, Air Force test pilot Charles E. (“Chuck”) Yeager broke the sound barrier as he flew the experimental Bell XS-1 (later X-1) rocket plane over Muroc Dry Lake in California. In 1960, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy suggested the idea of a Peace Corps while addressing an audience of students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In 1961, the Frank Loesser (LEH’-sur) musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” starring Robert Morse as J. Pierrepont Finch, opened on Broadway. In 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, singer Bing Crosby died outside Madrid, Spain, at age 74. In 1987, a 58-hour drama began in Midland, Texas, as 18-month-old Jessica McClure slid 22 feet down an abandoned well at a private day care center; she was rescued on Oct. 16. Ten years ago: John Allen Muhammad pleaded not guilty to murder as the first trial in the deadly Washington-area sniper rampage got under way in Virginia Beach, Va. (Muhammad was later convicted of killing Dean Harold Meyers and executed in 2009.)

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Woman calls 911; says she’s drunk BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A woman is charged with felony drunken driving after police in Billings, Mont., say she called 911 and said she was too drunk to get out of her vehicle. The Billings Gazette reports 55-year-old Carol Frances Omeara made an initial appearance in Yellowstone County Justice Court on Wednesday. She remained jailed Thursday on $3,000 bond. Omeara was arrested Tuesday night after a woman called dispatchers and said she couldn’t get out of her vehicle. The dispatcher asked if she was having medical or mechanical issues. Court records say the caller replied that she was too drunk. Prosecutors say Omeara’s blood-alcohol level was 0.311 percent, nearly four times the limit at which a driver is considered legally intoxicated.

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Mass evacuations save lives Kay Johnson Associated Press

BEHRAMPUR, India (AP) — Mass evacuations spared India the widespread deaths many had feared from a powerful cyclone that roared ashore over the weekend, officials said Sunday, as the country sorted through the wreckage of flooded towns, tangled power lines and tens of thousands of destroyed thatch homes. Cyclone Phailin, the strongest storm to hit India in more than a decade, destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of crops, but more than 20 hours after it made landfall in Orissa state on the country’s east coast, authorities said they knew of only 17 fatalities. The final death toll is expected to climb further as officials reach areas of the cyclone-battered coast that remain isolated by downed communication links and blocked roads, but the evacuation of nearly 1 million people appeared to have saved many lives. “Damage to property is extensive,” said Amitabh Thakur, the top police officer in the Orissa district worst-hit by the cyclone. “But few lives have been lost,” he said, crediting the mass evacuations. On the highway to the seaside city of Gopalpur, where the storm made landfall early Saturday night, two tractor-trailers with shattered windshields were lying on their sides, while a hotel nearby was in tatters, with tables and chairs strewn about. “We were terrified,” A-1 Hotel owner Mihar Ranjan said of

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An Indian child washes utensils after eating freely distributed food at the cyclone hit village of Podampeta on the Bay of Bengal coast in Ganjam district, Orissa state, India, Sunday. Mass evacuations spared India the widespread deaths many had feared from a powerful cyclone that roared ashore over the weekend, officials said Sunday, as the country sorted through the wreckage of flooded towns, tangled power lines and tens of thousands of destroyed thatch homes.

himself and 14 other people who had been huddling inside when the wind ripped the tin roof off the building. On Sunday, Gopalpur’s power lines sagged nearly to the ground and a strong surf churned off the coast. But some shops were opened, doing brisk business selling bottled drinks and snacks, and locals expressed relief that the damage wasn’t worse. A mermaid statue remained standing on Gopalpur’s boardwalk, where most decorative street lamps still stood along with most of the city’s buildings. “Everyone feels very lucky,” said Prabhati Das, a 40-year-old woman who came from the town

of Behrampur, about 10 kilometers (7 miles) inland, to see the aftermath at the coast. A cargo ship carrying iron ore, the MV Bingo, sank Saturday as the cyclone barreled through the Bay of Bengal, and its crew of 18 — including 17 Chinese and one Indonesian — went missing for a day, coast guard officials said. They were being rescued Sunday evening after their lifeboat was found about 185 kilometers (115 miles) off the Indian coast, coast guard Commandant Sharad Matri said. Phailin weakened significantly after making landfall as a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of up to 210 kilometers per hour (131 miles

per hour), according to Indian meteorologists. Those numbers were slightly lower than the last advisory issued by the U.S. Navy’s Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center, which reported maximum sustained winds of about 222 kph (138 mph) and gusts up to 268 kph (167 mph) four hours before the storm hit land. Midday on Sunday, some areas reported little more than breezy drizzles, with winds in some areas blowing at 161 kph (100 mph). Meteorologists warned that Orissa and other states in the storm’s path would face heavy rains, strong winds and rough seas for several more hours.

Gunmen kidnap 7 Red Cross workers in Syria Ryan Lucas Associated Press

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In this Oct. 8 photo, Ham Meserve, of Southport, Maine, the son of actress Margaret Hamilton, poses at the Farnsworth Museum, in Rockland, Maine. Hamilton is seen on the screen at right playing the role of the wicked witch of the West in the movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” The world’s largest collection of materials from the movie is being exhibited a few months after the release of a prequel to the original film and the release of the original movie in I-Max format.

Oh my! Flying monkey among Maine Oz exhibit draws guests Clarke Canfield Associated Press

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — Far from Kansas, far from any yellow brick road and all the way to Maine, fans of “The Wizard of Oz” can catch a peek of Dorothy’s blue gingham dress, a pair of her ruby slippers and even a flying monkey. A new exhibit that opened Saturday at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland features those items and more from the world’s largest Wizard of Oz collection. The 107-piece display includes props from various Wizard of Oz movies, rare first-print copies of the original Wizard of Oz book, movie posters and an array of Oz memorabilia. The exhibit, which runs

through March, will give fans a sense of all things Oz, starting with L. Frank Baum’s 1900 book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” said Willard Carroll, a filmmaker from nearby Camden who owns the items with his longtime partner. Carroll, 57, has amassed more than 100,000 Oz items since he first became enthralled with the story at age 10. The Wizard of Oz story has endured for more than a century and is enjoying a resurgence this year with the release of the 1939 movie in 3-D and the approach of the movie’s 75th anniversary. “Oz the Great and Powerful,” a prequel to the 1939 film that explores the origins of the wizard, was released this year, and the hit musical “Wicked” continues to run on Broadway.

“It’s one of these pop culture things that really has held on,” Carroll said. “There are times it’s spiked, and it’s spiking now because of the 75th anniversary.” The story of Oz originated with Baum’s book, which spawned numerous movies and stage productions, a radio series, animated cartoons and spinoff products such as toys, dolls, puzzles and even wallpaper panels. It’s best known, of course, from the 1939 “The Wizard of Oz” movie, whose color, music and fantasy storytelling captured the fascination of moviegoers. Maine resident Hamilton Meserve, son of the late Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West, said his mother would be thrilled to see the exhibit.

BEIRUT (AP) — Gunmen abducted six Red Cross workers and a Syrian Red Crescent volunteer after stopping their convoy early Sunday in northwestern Syria, a spokesman said, in the latest high-profile kidnapping in the country’s civil war. Simon Schorno, a spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Damascus, said the assailants snatched the seven aid workers from their convoy near the town of Saraqeb in Idlib province around 11:30 a.m. local time (0830 GMT) as the team was returning to Damascus. He declined to provide the nationalities of the six ICRC employees, and said it was not clear who was behind the attack Syria’s state news agency, quoting an anonymous official, said the gunmen opened fire on the ICRC team’s four vehicles before seizing the Red Cross workers. The news agency blamed “terrorists,” a term the government uses to refer to those opposed to President Bashar Assad. Schorno said the team of seven had been in the field since Oct. 10 to assess the medical situation in the area and to look at how to provide medical aid. He said the part of northern Syria where they were seized “by definition is a difficult area to go in,” and the team was traveling with armed guards. Much of the countryside in Idlib province, as well as the rest of northern Syria, has fallen over the past year into the hands of rebels, many of them Islamic extremists, and kidnappings have become rife, particularly of aid workers and foreign journalists. Press freedom advocate Reporters without Borders calls Syria “the most dangerous country in the world” for journalists, with 25 reporters killed and at least 33 imprisoned since the anti-Assad uprising began in March 2011. The conflict also has taken a toll on the aid community. The ICRC said in August that 22 Syrian Red Crescent volunteers have been killed in the country since the conflict began. Some were deliberately targeted, while others killed in crossfire, the group said.

Al-Qaida surges back in Iraq

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BAGHDAD (AP) — First came the fireball, then the screams of the victims. The suicide bombing just outside a Baghdad graveyard knocked Nasser Waleed Ali over and peppered his back with shrapnel. Ali was one of the lucky ones. At least 51 died in the Oct. 5 attack, many of them Shiite pilgrims walking by on their way to a shrine. No one has claimed responsibility, but there is little doubt al-Qaida’s local franchise is to blame. Suicide bombers and car bombs are its calling

cards, Shiite civilians among its favorite targets. Al-Qaida has come roaring back in Iraq since U.S. troops left in late 2011 and now looks stronger than it has in years. The terror group has shown it is capable of carrying out masscasualty attacks several times a month, driving the death toll in Iraq to the highest level in half a decade. It sees each attack as a way to cultivate an atmosphere of chaos that weakens the Shiite-led government’s authority. Recent prison breaks have bolstered al-Qaida’s ranks, while feelings of Sunni marginalization and the chaos caused

by the civil war in neighboring Syria are fueling its comeback. “Nobody is able to control this situation,” said Ali, who watches over a Sunni graveyard that sprang up next to the hallowed Abu Hanifa mosque in 2006, when sectarian fighting threated to engulf Iraq in all-out civil war. “We are not safe in the coffee shops or mosques, not even in soccer fields,” he continued, rattling off some of the targets hit repeatedly in recent months. The pace of the killing accelerated significantly following a deadly crackdown by security forces on a camp for Sunni protesters in the northern town of

Hawija in April. United Nations figures show 712 people died violently in Iraq that month, at the time the most since 2008. The monthly death toll hasn’t been that low since. September saw 979 killed. Al-Qaida does not have a monopoly on violence in Iraq, a country where most households have at least one assault rifle tucked away. Other Sunni militants, including the Army of the Men of the Naqshabandi Order, which has ties to members of Saddam Hussein’s nowoutlawed Baath party, also carry out attacks, as do Shiite militias that are remobilizing as the violence escalates.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Shelby County Girl Scout Leaders Service Unit 37 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. â&#x20AC;˘ The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Fourth Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Diabetic support group meets at 7 p.m. in conference room one of the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. â&#x20AC;˘ TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. â&#x20AC;˘ Shelby County Woodcarvers meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County. Beginners to master carvers are welcome.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Joint Township District Memorial Hospital and Auglaize County Council on Aging offers a stroke/ brain injury support group meeting at 10 a.m. in hospital Conference Room 1. The Auglaize County Council on Aging is able to provide transportation for those who live in Auglaize County. This group is to help patients, families, and caregivers understand multiple components of strokes/brain injuries. For information 419-394-3335, ext. 1128.

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Pair to share rites Couple set date CINCINNATI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jill GROVE CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emily Schwieterman and Eric Marie Westerheide, of Pepple, both of Grove City, Cincinnati, and Justin have announced their engageDaniel Seger, of Dublin, ment and plans to marry Nov. have announced their 2, 2013, in the St. Henry engagement and plans Catholic Church in St. Henry. to marry Nov. 23, The bride-to-be is the 2013, in the Hyde Park daughter of Jim and Trina St. Mary Church in Schwieterman, of St. Henry. She graduated from St. Cincinnati. Henry high School in 2006 The bride-to-be is the and from the Ohio State daughter of Dan and University in 2010 with a Kathy Westerheide, of Bachelor of Science in pysMinster. She graduatchology, and a Master of ed from Minster High Occupation Therapy in 2012. Pepple/Schwieterman School in 2003 and from She is employed by Riverside Methodist Hospital as an earned a Bachelor of Science Xavier University in in mechanical engineer- 2007. She is employed occupational therapist. Her fiance is the son of ing, and a 2013 graduate of by Ethicon Surgical Ernie and Karen Clayton, of University of Dayton, where Care as a senior sales Versailles, and the late Rick he earned a Master of Science representative. Pepple. He is a 2004 graduHer fiance is the son ate of Versailles High School, in engineering management. a 2009 graduate of the Ohio He is employed by Wright- of Tony and Pam Seger, of Sidney. He is a 2003 State University, where he Patterson Air Force Base.

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Committee: Lorma Baber, chairperson; Rita Platfoot, two-year term. Lochard presented a program on the emerald ash borer. It is believed to have originated in China and Japan, and probably was transported to this country in packaging material, she said. It is a wood-boring beetle and attacks only ash trees. It was first discovered in this country in June 2002, but it is thought it could of been in this country 10 to 12 years before then. In trying to save ash trees, it is suggested not to do anything to injure the roots. In the dry season, it is suggested to provide water up to an inch twice a month. Also beware of companies who may come to your house offering to treat the ash trees. This will only be taking your money, she said. Refreshments were served by hosts Nicky Schafer and Ann Bell.

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Workshop helps chronic sufferers The Area Agency on Aging has scheduled Healthy U in Sidney this month to help people with chronic conditions develop the skills and coping strategies to better manage their symptoms and feel healthier. Healthy U is an interactive, small group workshop that has been proven to improve quality of life and reduce health care expenses by increasing self- confidence and providing new disease -management skills. Instead of focusing on any one disease, participants explore new ways to address challenges common to anyone with a longterm health problem. The series of six weekly workshops will be at Cornerstone Assembly of God, 1028 Park St. on Mondays from Oct. 21 through Nov. 25. Sessions will meet from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Workshops are open to adults of any age

who have chronic health conditions and/ or their caregivers. The program is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required by calling Kas Brennans at 498-1328 or e-mailing pastor@sidneyag. com. The program focuses on common problems, including pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions and communicating with doctors and family about illness. Participants learn to better manage their symptoms through action planning, interactive learning, problem-solving, decisionmaking and social support. Chronic Disease Self-Management and Diabetes SelfM a n a g e m e n t Programs were developed by Stanford University and are offered statewide as Healthy U.

History expert joins SCHS staff By Patricia Ann Speelman

that will continue to run successfully for years after his term with Americorps ends. It was a history teacher at His specialty is the American Riverdale High School in Mount West. He spent five summers Blanchard who turned Steve as a park ranger interpreter at Littleton on to how exciting the Little Bighorn Battlefield studying the past can be. National Monument in Montana. So, it’s not surprising that There, he put historical facts into Littleton, now with a Doctor of context for park visitors. American History from Northern “It was a tough job,” he said. Arizona University, would be “You had to keep up on the pleased with his new position research.” His doctoral dissertathrough Americorps that tion examined who conhas placed him in the trols how a tourist site is Ross Historical Center in interpreted. Sidney for a year. When he arrived in His government-fundSidney, he thought the ed, $12,000-a-year job Ross Center was “conwill give him the opportrolled chaos,” he said. “All tunity to build capacthese voices and activity: ity of the Shelby County it’s much different from Historical Society and academia. I wanted to get receive hands-on training Littleton into applied history, to see in program development history in the real world, and implementation. not just to take two years to write Born in Marion and raised an article that 10 people might near Upper Sandusky, Littleton read. It’s controlled chaos in a earned a Bachelor and a Master good way. These people know a of Arts in American history at the lot,” he said, referring to the staff University of Toledo. His wife, and volunteers at the center. “The Rachel, also an historian, is on volunteers are former teachers. I the faculty of Walsh College in hope they teach me.” North Canton. After two weeks on the job, “The job market for history the chaos seemed clearer, he majors is terrible,” Littleton said. admitted. He has begun to assist He is the Americorps represen- museum staff with a project that tative for 11 Ohio counties, but will bring a Smithsonian exhibit Sidney will be his home base. He to Sidney in the near future, and has been charged with identifying he helped with the organization’s an organization in each county annual Pioneer Day for students. and creating a program for each “I would like to create a propspeelman@civitasmedia.com

Christmas card contest opens NEW BREMEN — The New Bremen Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) has announced its

third annual photo contest with the goal of finding an image that can be used for the annual CIC Christmas

Weddings Henman, Sutherly wed Lynn Henman and Brett Sutherly, both of Sidney, were united in marriage Aug. 3, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. during an outdoor ceremony in Anna. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Rita Utz, of Fort Loramie. The bridegroom is the son of Carl and Cheryl Sutherly, of Troy. Sally Davis officiated the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her sons, Craig and Brad Henman. The bridegroom was given in marriage by his daughters, Taren Hall, Myranda Shipley, Kendall Lotz and Arielle Sutherly. Kris Stang served as her sister’s matron of honor. Best man was Randy Van

card as determined by votes cast by the community. “We’re looking for an identifiable New Bremen landmark or scene,” said New Bremen Mayor Jeff Pape. The deadline for submitting photos is Nov. 15. Entries will be screened by the CIC members, and finalists will be put on display at the Lockkeepers House during the 2013 Christmas holiday season. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites, and the winning photo will be used on the CIC’s 2014 Christmas card. The winning photogra-

pher will receive credit for the photo and a $50 gift certificate from the CIC. Complete rules and entry forms are available at the village office, the Lockkeepers House and online at www. newbremen.com. For information, call 419-629-2447 or email angela.hamberg@ newbremen.com. The winner of the 2012 CIC Photo Contest was Dale Heitkamp with his entry of “Lock One — Snowy Day.” His winning entry will be the 2013 CIC Christmas card.

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Horn. A reception in the American Legion hall in Anna followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Louisville, Ky., and Destin, Fla., and reside in Sidney.

Barhorst, Larger wed FORT LORAMIE — Essence Larger and Keith Barhorst, both of Fort Loramie, were united in marriage Sept. 13, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Betty Larger and Randy Larger, both of Fort Loramie. The bridegroom is the son of Mark and Kathy Barhorst, of Fort Mr. and Mrs. Barhorst Loramie.

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Brothers complete Marine Corps boot camp

MINSTER — Pvt. Westly McVety, of Minster, son of Timothy and Elizabeth McVety and Melissa and Glenn Fisher, has completed U.S. Marines boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., in August and is now in the School of Infantry Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. McVety graduated from Minster High School in 2013. Friends may write to him at ITB C.Co. 3rd PLt, School of Infantry W. McVety East, Camp Geiger, NC 18540.

gram or several programs that this society can use after I’m gone, a tour or a brochure,” he said. Tilda Phlipot, director of the historical society, has worked with three other Americorps representatives in the past, but Littleton is the first one to be based at her museum. “He’s an expert in American history. That enriches our creating of exhibits and programming,” she said. When Ohio was first settled by white men travelling west, Littleton said, “Ohio had so many trees that when people came west from Pennsylvania, they went into depression because it was weeks of not seeing the sun.” He is fascinated with transportation history and looks forward to exploring the local canals and railroads. “The canals were a gamechanger. (Looking at what it took to build them) is a reminder of what America is capable of. All that manpower that went into clearing the land — especially the effort to remove one tree stump — and then digging the actual canal,” he added. When he isn’t working, he likes to hike with his wife and to visit national parks. They have visited 60 of them so far. He enjoys reading history and science fiction. “I was 8 or 9 and I would devour the biography section (at the library),” he said.

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Kathy Lindsey (left), director of New Choices, discusses the organization’s programs during a visit by employees of local companies who have supported the Shelby County United Way campaign. Among the listeners is one of New Choices’ 19 silent witnesses, statues commemorating the lives of Shelby County residents who died between 1982 and 2006 as victims of domestic abuse. The tour permitted donors to learn about nine of the agencies funded by the United Way.

Artist addresses auxiliary Mila Duning-Hamilton discussed her new art gallery, Gallery 2:Ten, when she addressed members of the Wilson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary during their membership meeting Sept. 24 at Perkins Restaurant. Duning-Hamilton and Deanna Stienecker are local artists and owners of the gallery at 737 Spruce Ave. At Gallery 2:Ten, quality, custom finishes are given to rescued furniture, art and accessories, DuningHamilton said. The shop is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. The “2:TEN” in Gallery 2:TEN is from the Bible verse, Ephesians 2:10: “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has prepared in advance for us to do.” Hamilton told the

MINSTER — Pfc. Cody McVety, of Minster, son of Timothy and Elizabeth McVety and Melissa and Glenn Fisher, completed U.S. Marines boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., in February and attended the School of Infantry Training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. He is stationed in Okinawa, Japan. McVety graduated from Minster High School in 2012. Friends may write to him at Ammo Camp Schwab, Unit 38415 C. McVety Box 71, FPO AP 96604-8415.

group. She was a classical music and art major in college and currently does hand painting and murals, as well as unique work on old furniture. Rose Swiger, chairperson of the nominating committee, presented the auxiliary officers for 2014: Brenda Hall, president; Barri Grandey, vice president; Lesley McKinstry, recording secretary; Elsie Clayton, corresponding secretary; Phyllis Seving, treasurer; and Judy Seitz, gift shop treasurer. The gift shop committee will be Jean Evans and Marily Kloeker. Policy committee will be Lois Fogt and Sonja Watkins. The next general auxiliary membership meeting will be Nov.26 at Perkins Restaurant at noon. For information, call 4985390.

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Orange Township fire levy on Nov. 5 ballot LOCKINGTON — The Lockington Volunteer Fire Department and the Orange Township Trustees are asking voters to support a tax levy to pay for continued fire protection in the township. If approved, this levy will be used to cover the costs of fuel, insurance, utilities, training, maintenance and replacement of emergency vehicles. These costs are currently covered by a 0.9-mill fire levy; due to rising costs this levy is inadequate to continue funding fire protection, firefighters and trustees said. Therefore, a 0.6-mill increase, or total of 1.5 mills is being requested. This will cost the owner of a $100,000 home approximately $53 per year or an increase of $33. Property owners with questions about the cost of the tax on their property or farmland may contact the Shelby County Auditor’s Office at 498-7202. Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to call Fire Chief Jon P. Adams at 937-606-0919 or the township trustees. The Lockington Fire Department held an open house Thursday during which fire and township officials discussed the levy.

Jon Adams, Lockington Fire Department chief, (left) talks with Eric Voress, of Sidney, clerk of Orange Township, along with his daughter Olivia Voress, 7, during an open house Thursday night at the fire department. In addition to the open house, the chief talked about the upcoming fire levy, which will be on the ballot Nov. 5. SDN Photo | Todd B. Acker

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FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A sudden opportunity to travel might fall in your lap today. Similarly, an unexpected chance to get further training or education might come your way. Yay! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your pockets open, because unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others can materialize today. This includes an inheritance, money back from the government or a boost to your partner’s income. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A friend or partner might pleasantly surprise you today. Possibly, a casual relationship could develop into something committed. Something good is coming down the pipe! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New technology introduced to your work might surprise you today. Or you might get a raise or praise that makes you feel good. Something out of the blue will be pleasantly unexpected. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Exciting flirtations might make your day. Love at first sight is possible for some of you — eyes across a crowded room? Accept social invitations and chances to party. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Real-estate opportunities might come your way today. If this is the case, wait until tomorrow to cement the deal. Stock the fridge, because surprise company might knock at your door. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a stimulating day! Expect to see new places, meet new faces and discover new, exciting information. Meanwhile, you are full of bright ideas! (Clever you.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Keep your eyes open for new ways to make money today or to explore a new job. If something does materialize, wait until tomorrow to sign on the dotted line. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You feel excited and eager for fun. This is a great day to schmooze with friends and let your hair down. Spontaneous invitations will delight you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Secret love affairs might be exciting for some of you now. Something unexpected is taking place behind the scenes. (You know who you are.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might meet a real character today, especially in a meeting or group situation. Or perhaps someone you know will do something bizarre that really surprises you. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Bosses, parents and authority figures might do something unexpected today. However, it likely will please you. You might even get a promotion. Expect bouquets and sweet perks to come your way. YOU BORN TODAY You have a discriminating mind coupled with a strong dose of common sense. You are tolerant and open-minded. Justice and fairness are important to you. You also are youthful both physically and mentally all your life. Your belief systems are important to you, and you shun hypocrisy in others. This year a change might take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2004. Birthdate of: Angela Lansbury, actress; John Mayer, musician; Oscar Wilde, poet/playwright.

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Minster and Fort Loramie held homecoming activities Friday and Saturday. The Minster High School (left photo) homecoming queen and king are crowned at ceremonies Friday night before the Minster/Parkway football game. The queen is Kayla Richard, the daughter of Tom and Traci Richard. The king is A.J. Huelsman, the son of John and Michelle Huelsman. A homecoming dance was held Saturday evening at the Minster High School auditorium. The Fort Loramie High School (top photo) homecoming royalty was crowned Friday prior to the football game against Lehman Catholic High School. Craig Fullenkamp, son of Tony and Vicki Fullenkamp, was crowned king, while Tara Luebke, daughter of Dale and Nancy Luebke, was crowned queen.

Lehman Catholic students solve government crisis Lehman Catholic High School social studies students recently collectively researched, analyzed and provided solutions to resolve the government shutdown crises. To solve the crisis, the students engaged in a two-day research and debate seminar. During their two-day foray into contemporary politics, the students, to the relief of their parents and businesses throughout the region, solved the government shutdown and default issues. Lehman students first reviewed and annotated articles from newspapers and magazines. This research included articles objectively identifying divergent perspectives. After a day of research and reading, the students were tasked to engage in further individual research that evening. That night, after collecting and reading several additional articles, the students were required to engage in a discussion of the issue with their parents at the dinner table. The following day, students

coalesced into groups of 10-12 where they discussed and debated the facts and circumstances surrounding the issues. They also identified much of the inflammatory rhetoric and decided to excise the emotion from the arguments. After lengthy discussions, students in each of the classes decided that they would band together with the few remaining moderates from both major political parties and form a government coalition. This coalition would then ideally promote common-sense ideas to avoid default and reopen the government to conduct the people’s business. The project was initiated by social studies teacher Joe Ratermann. Ratermann recently returned to the school to teach after spending most of his career serving his country overseas. Ratermann graduated from Photo provided Lehman in 1981 and obtained degrees from Wright State Lehman Catholic social studies teacher Joe Ratermann and George Mason universi- listens as one group of American government students discusses ways to resolve the government shutdown. ties.

Our class is writing to the president DR. WALLACE: The stu- all of the letters. dents in our history class are It would be impossible for the writing letters to President president to read all the correObama. Will you please spondence that is mailed give me his address? to him, but I’m informed Also, do you know if the that, when time allows, president reads all of he enjoys reading letters his mail? —Thank you, from students. Don’t be Zack, Detroit, Mich. surprised if the president ZACK: Send the letresponds to your class ters to: President project. Barack Obama, The ‘Tween 12 DR. WALLACE: I’m White House, 1600 17 and dating for the & 20 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dr. Robert first time. I could have Wallace Washington, D.C. 20500. been dating a year ago The White House mailor longer, but I was room reports that the extremely shy and lacked president receives up to 20,000 self-esteem. I was asked out pieces of mail daily. It takes a many times, but I always found huge staff just to open and sort a way to say, “Thanks, but no

thanks.” Six months ago, my parents placed me in therapy to overcome shyness and it paid dividends. I’m not outgoing, but I no longer am overly shy. My boyfriend and I have been together for over two months. He is a great guy and I care for him very much. For the first month, he was a perfect gentleman, but for the past several weeks he has been sexually aggressive. Every date, he is more aggressive than the previous one. Eventually I will either have to stop seeing him or start a sexual relationship. I’m not sure I know what I will do. I really don’t want to become sexually active, but I

don’t want to stop seeing him. My head is telling me one thing and my heart, another. Any advice will be appreciated. — Nameless, St. Charles, Ill. NAMELESS: If giving in to sexual demands would guarantee a girl everlasting happiness, then I might have to consider re-evaluating my opinion on this matter, but that’s not the way it is. I receive hundreds of letters and emails from young women who regret becoming sexually active. Instead of everlasting happiness, the end result was the collapse of the relationship, followed by guilt and despair. The majority of girls who give in to a boy’s

demand for sex in order to maintain the relationship, are sorry they did. You need never feel compelled to stay in a problematic or unsatisfactory relationship because it’s the best you can do. Overcoming shyness wasn’t a one-time occurrence for you. I’m positive that, when you break up with this guy, you will still have an active social life. 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. E-mail 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.

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Pleasant weather begins work week High pressure will bring pleasant conditions to start the work week. The high will slide off to the east on Tuesday. A developing storm system over the Central Plains Brian Davis will bring increasing clouds Tuesday afternoon and a chance of a few showers during the evening and overnight into early Wednesday morning.

Regional Almanac Sunrise/Sunset Monday sunset.......................................6:58 p.m. Tuesday sunrise.........................................7:48 a.m.

Tuesday sunset............................................6:56 p.m. Wednesday sunrise............................................7:49 a.m.

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

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Eyelids involved in myasthenia gravis DEAR DR. ROACH: activity) and a trial of mediWhen I sit and take a meal or cation in the office make the drink coffee, my eyes slowly diagnosis. close! But I’m not asleep. My Early symptoms of myasdaughter or son-in-law will thenia gravis can be subtle, speak my name or bump my and it’s entirely possible that foot to get me to open what you have is somemy eyes. I was having thing much simpler. coffee the other day DEAR DR. ROACH: and actually dropped I am a 70-year-old my cup. I am getting woman in reasonably worried. I’m 80 years good health. For the old and in good health. past 18 months or so, I — Anon. have had a vibration or ANSWER: The fluttering in my chest. To your It happens only upon most concerning congood dition that comes to awakening — in the health morning, middle of the mind would be myasthenia gravis. It’s night or after a nap. Dr. Keith caused by antibodies I’ve had an EKG and Roach at the site where the worn a Holter monitor nerve tells the muscle for 24 hours. My docwhat to do (called the tor seemed to think the neuromuscular junction). results were normal, except The eyelids are the classic for one short episode of a involved body site, with more heart rate of 120. I don’t want than 50 percent of people to sound like a hypochondriaffected predominantly in the ac, but it’s somewhat disconeyelids. Double vision also is certing, since it keeps happencommon in this condition. ing. Should I be concerned or Early on, myasthenia gravis pursue it further? — A.E.H. has intermittent symptoms, ANSWER: Fluttering senbut over time they become sations in the chest are very more persistent. I would rec- common at all ages. Your ommend that you visit a neu- doctor quite reasonably worrologist. Physical exam, blood ried about an abnormal heart tests and sometimes an EMG rhythm (arrhythmia), and (a test of nerve and muscle a Holter monitor measures

every heartbeat for 24 hours. If you had the sensation while wearing the Holter monitor, and at the time of the symptoms you had a normal heart rhythm, that’s very good evidence that the sensation is not being caused by your heart rhythm. Sometimes, if a person has no symptoms during the 24 hours, the doctor might order an event monitor, which is like a Holter that you wear for a month, and records only if you tell it to or if it recognizes an abnormality. So, if you had symptoms during your Holter, I would be reassured that it’s not a heart-rhythm problem. If not, you should speak with your doctor about an event monitor. Not all fluttering is caused by heart-rhythm issues. Muscle twitching (called fasciculations) in the chest muscles causes similar symptoms. The booklet on heart attacks, America’s No. 1 killer, explains what happens, how they are treated and how they are avoided. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 102, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a

check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have cutaneous T-cell lymphoma — Sezary syndrome. CTCL is a cancer of the lymphocytes (white blood cells) that primarily involves the skin. I am at advanced stage 4A, and it has involved my lymph nodes. After three years of treatment, I am now on chemotherapy. Please inform your readers about this disease, because early detection by doctors is so important. — I. ANSWER: Sezary syndrome is a rare disease (less than 1 case per million people yearly). It is a type of skin lymphoma, but it also has malignant T-cells in the blood (leukemia). It is almost always found in people over age 30. The hallmark of Sezary syndrome is a diffuse red rash covering more than 80 percent of the body. The diagnosis is made via skin biopsy and sophisticated blood testing. It must be suspected in order to make the diagnosis.

Firm limits on cellphone use should curb girl’s compulsion DEAR ABBY: I am upset acceptable in your home. As with myself for getting my the adult in your household, granddaughter the cellphone it’s up to you to assert control. she begged me for. I wish the If your granddaughter lives phone companies would put with you, by all means talk to the boyfriend’s parents restrictions on them. about this. I wondered why she But equally imporwas feeling tired in the tant, enforce cellphone mornings until I caught limits. If you think she her on the phone at can’t be trusted not 4 a.m. She can’t get to use it after lightsdressed in the morning out, see that she gives because she’s texting you her phone at bedevery two minutes. time. In the morning, When her friend, Dear return it to her once who she was always Abby she’s dressed and ready very active with, came Abigail for school. And when over, the girl wound up watching a movie with Van Buren she invites friends over, make sure she me because my grandunderstands it is HER daughter would not stop texting in her bedroom. responsibility — not yours She wasn’t like this until she — to entertain them, because got this new boyfriend, and he what she did was rude. DEAR ABBY: I have met must have no life at all. Should I talk to his parents? It is a darling man I’m compatible consuming her life, morning, with in every way. We have noon and night. I have told her similar tastes in just about she can’t have the phone until everything from decorating her homework is done. — and landscaping to entertainFRUSTRATED GRANDMA ment. IN NORTH CAROLINA My problem is his past. DEAR GRANDMA: You From what he says, he has shouldn’t expect the phone never had a monogamous company to decide what is relationship, even during his

marriage. After the divorce he pursued anything female. When we are out at a club or a concert, I constantly encounter women he has been with. He tells me he is happy for the first time in his life and he would never cheat on me. I have never been the jealous type, and I’m really not now. I just don’t want to be the woman everyone is laughing at because they know his history. As I said, we are content and happy, but I need to move past this or move on, I guess. — THE CURRENT WOMAN DEAR CURRENT WOMAN: You say this “darling” man has never had a monogamous relationship — before, during or after his marriage. Therefore, the odds aren’t great that he’ll have one with you. It’s time to ask yourself (not me) if you would be willing to tolerate his fooling around if you were his wife. Some women — the wives of attractive or powerful men — are open-minded about it if their husbands are discreet. The real question is, are you?

DEAR ABBY: I wrote to you three years ago about throwing parties on unique days, such as 7-7-07, 9-9-09, etc., and you printed my letter. Well, I’m still at it, even though the special numbers have run out. I planned a brunch on 11-11-11. Everyone who attended chipped in $11 apiece. The money that was left over I donated to a hunger program. Twelve of us met for lunch at noon on 12-12-12, and this time each person paid — guess how much — $12. This year, we’ll be having brunch at 10:00 on 11-1213, and I’m already planning ahead for next year’s celebration, which will be on 12-1314 at 1500 hours. Any suggestions? — CLAIRE (AGAIN) IN BETHLEHEM, PA. DEAR CLAIRE: You appear to be a fun, clever woman with a zest for life. And yes, I do have a suggestion. How about making next year’s celebration a tea with a holiday theme? After all, “‘tis the season,” and any leftover money could be donated to a children’s charity.

100 years Oct. 14, 1913 Several cars of a westbound freight train jumped the track at the Walnut avenue crossing of the Big Four railroad about 4:30 this morning. The train was going at a lively rate of speed at the time and ran for about a quarter mile before it was stopped. One of the cars struck the watchman’s house on the west side of the road and it was completely demolished. Fortunately there was no one in the building at the time. Several of the cars piled up in the cut west of Walnut avenue. ––––– Members of the personal Workers League met in the assembly room of the court house and formed an organization for the purpose of enlightening voters upon referendum propositions to be voted on at the coming election. L.M.Studevant was elected president; Harry Given, vice president; F.E. Arnett; secretary, and Ira Killian, treasurer. 75 years Oct. 14, 1938 The large barn on the George Slonkosky farm, formerly the J.N. Dill farm, three and one half miles past Pascoe, was totally destroyed by fire about 10:30 o’clock last night. Melvin Slonkosky resides on the farm. The blaze was discovered by a passing motorist, who gave the alarm, but the fire had gained such headway it was impossible to save the structure. ––––– M rs . Mary DeWeese and Mrs. Anna Johnston Wolfe are the two oldest members of the Pieades chapter of the Eastern Star and in recognition of this they were given honored life memberships, presented by the chapter in recognition of their years of service. The presentation was made at the chapter meeting last evening at the Masonic temple with the ceremonies being presided over by Mrs. Ernest J. Young and Alberta L. Guerry, worthy matron and worthy patron. 50 years Oct. 14, 1963 Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kingseed, Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Knoop, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kaser, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Clayton Kiracofe, were in Washington D.C. to attend the National Convention of the American Bankers

Association. Dr. and Mrs. Kiracofe, remained in the south east for a longer visit, returning home today. ––––– Sidney Boat Club celebrated its tenth anniversary Sunday with informal activities in the afternoon and early evening. It began with a covered dish dinner in the club house followed with boating and skiing. Under the direction of the present commodore, Harry E. Sullivan, the group discussed plans for the coming year of the improvements yet to be made in the club and river area. Serving with Mr. Sullivan this year in the official corp. are Willis Verdier as vice commodore; Norman Kastner, secretary, and Mrs. Norman Watts, treasurer. 25 years Oct. 14, 1988 Jeff Wesbecher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Wesbecher, 888 Crescent Drive, joined the 160 member University of Toledo marching Band this fall. He plays the trombone. The band performs at all home football games in UT”s Glass Bowl Stadium including the upcoming Homecoming Day contest which will pit the Rockets against Austin Peay. ––––– Sidney Rotarian Bill Miller told fellow club members Monday about his 10,234 mile June trip to Alaska via motorhome. Driving a 27-foot Yellowstone motorhome, Miller and his wife Betty, and seven others planned the trip as a result of a class reunion in Pontiac, Mich., some months earlier. Five units were involved in the caravan. Miller and his wife met the others in Pontiac, journeyed as a wagon train through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, across the northern United States into Montana, then 950 miles north to Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, where the famed Alaska Highway has its beginning. ––––– These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www. shelbycountyhistory.org

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

Odds and ends SWANSBORO, N.C. (AP) — What originally began as a celebration of a new bridge is now in its 59th year as one of eastern North Carolina’s top festivals recognizing a favorite seafood dish. The Daily News of Jacksonville reports the annual Mullet Fest is scheduled for Saturday near the White Oak River. The Jacksonville Rotary Club will cook this year’s meal, continuing the tradition that goes back to when the bridge over the White Oak was built near downtown nearly 60 years ago. The bridge was finished in October, at the height of mullet season, and the festival was launched.

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MUTTS

BIG NATE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

DILBERT

BLONDIE

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI AND LOIS ZITS

BEETLE BAILEY FAMILY CIRCUS

DENNIS the MENACE

ARLO & JANIS

HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE

For Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to make practical plans, especially those related to shared property, inheritances and anything you own jointly with others. (This includes debt.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Someone older or more experienced might give you good advice today. Quite likely, you will meet this person in a group situation. (Hey, it never hurts to listen.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) People in authority will respect your ideas today regarding long-range plans or cost-cutting. Because you sound practical and realistic, others will listen to you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is an easy day to study if you have to learn anything. You can make headway in writing as well as making future travel plans. Someone older might have a good suggestion. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Take a look at your financial scene. Figure out what bills you can pay today and what you own and what you owe. Get a clear picture of your financial landscape. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Practical discussions with partners and close friends will yield some solid results today. People are in a serious frame of mind and ready to accept new ideas and solutions. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Do some planning regarding your job and possibly regarding your health today. Whatever you come up with will be an improvement. Try it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Parents and educators can sit down today to make plans about the welfare of children. Others might make future plans about a vacation -- for example, how to save for one. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Pick the brains of an older relative or someone more experienced today regarding family matters or how to secure your home. People are in a practical frame of mind (including you). CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is an ideal day to apply yourself to mental tasks. You have excellent concentration, and you will not overlook details. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might see better ways of handling your money or better ways of earning it. If shopping today, you won't buy frivolous items. You will want only practical things that last for a long time. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a good day to make plans for further education or anything related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law. You want results in the future. YOU BORN TODAY You are knowledgeable. You have a wide variety of interests that you like to research. You often are a key player in your circle of friends, a role you comfortably welcome because you're a natural leader. At times, you are outrageous, which others find entertaining. Work hard to build or construct something this year because it matters. Birthdate of: Mira Nair, director/producer; Mario Puzo, author; Friedrich Nietzsche, philosopher.

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WODC hears reports and for costs savings. The water and wastewater plant have started paying their own electric bills to establish self-sufficiency, which is a key factor in receiving OWDA money. The village had a slight increase in water and sewer rates; the last increase was 2001. There will be road work on Ohio 274: replacing catch basins this year, repaving next year. The village has been granted the Safe Routes Back to School needs assessment grant. Jesse Kent, Botkins village administrator reported the following: There are two new businesses in the village: Dollar General and Ask Amy Staging, a business that stages homes/businesses for resale and special events. There is now no empty building space available in the village for new businesses. The new school building progress is ahead of schedule; a late fall guided tour is being planned. Tony Schmitmeyer, Fort Loramie village adminstrator reported the following: They are still working on a plan for Ohio 66 reconstruction and defining the scope of the project. The village is in the process of having a company complete some I and I infiltration to prepare the sanitary system on sections that need repaired; EPA has issued mandates to eliminate I and I to avoid overflowing county systems. The village has a new police chief, Nathan Brown. Brown was a parttime officer and a full-time utility employee before his promotion to chief. The village’s income tax revenue is up 30 percent over 2012. A new dog grooming business has been approved to open in the former ABloom location. A commercial office building, owned by Tom Meyer, is becoming available as OJFS moves out. IMS continues to plan an expansion. Julie Ehemann, Shelby County commissioner, reported as follows: A new dispatch center has been installed at the sheriff’s office at a cost of $340,000; projected amount was $250,000. Bids were awarded to Cotterman & Co. and Midwest for jail roof and exterior repairs at a cost of $495,000. The state jail inspector is requiring additional work at the jail building. The windows that look out to a recreation area are cracked. Some windows will be repaired, while others will be blocked off to avoid unnecessary cost. The county is working on widening Wells Road. Work

is being done to complete sewer repairs at Arrowhead Subdivision to meet EPA requirements. The first capital improvement payment was received at an amount of $235,383. It will be split with the engineer. The August sales tax was $35,000 less than projected; however, the county is still $23,000 over projections for the first eight months. The scrap tire disposal day was to be Sept 14. The county is working with the Fair Board on long-range plans to help improve the flow and overall fair experience. The county continues to pursue funding for Newport. The EPA is getting more persistent on supplying sewer to the community. The commissioners continue contacting representatives on this issue. The courts are planning an update to their computer system and have now requested to include the prosecutor’s office. The commissioners are working to secure the additional funding that will be required to include the prosecutor’s office. Mark Cundiff, Sidney city manager, reported as follows: The city income tax is up slightly year-to-date compared to 2012. The city is in the mist of planning a five-year capital and operations plan, which was to be presented to council in the September workshop session. No positions will be reinstated; cuts will continue from previous years. The Wapakoneta Avenue project was almost complete, ahead of schedule due to good weather. The grant money for the airport runway project has become available. Ninety percent of the project will be funded by the FAA, with some assistance from the state of Ohio. The project is already underway. The city completed some resurfacing this summer. Micro surfacing was primarily used instead of the traditional mill and fill. Holiday Inn Express groundbreaking was scheduled for Aug. 22. Cargill is working on an expansion that will increase the truck traffic. Stop lights are being considered at Fair Road to help with traffic flow/safety. Some highly traveled roads will also see improvements to help with truck traffic. Hot Head Burritos was scheduled to open next to Kroger. The Piper and Murphy buildings have had facelifts; with Java Nation, a coffee house, considering a move into downtown. They are currently working with the state to secure a liquor license before opening.

Council deals with power substations MINSTER — Minster Village Council members spent a lot of time discussing power substations during their recent meeting. Council members discussed bids for the south substation power control room and switchgear in the village as part of the upgrade for that substation. Two bids were received. MK Power reviewed the bids and recommended the contract go to the lowest bidder, Powercon Corp. Council approved the bid and authorized a purchase order to Powercon for $558,255. The equipment is expected to arrive in 16 to 18 weeks. Council discussed bids for the south substation circuit switcher as part of the upgrade for that substation. Five bids were received for the circuit switcher. MK Power reviewed the bids and recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder, which was Alstom Grid. Council members approved the bid and authorized a pur-

chase order for Alstom Grid for $27,915. The equipment is expected to arrive in 16 to 20 weeks. In another south substation upgrade, council members discussed bids for a transformer. Nine bids were received for that project. Bids were received for a transformer filled with conventional mineral oil and one filled with FR3 cooling oil. FR3 oil is soybean-based oil that is flame-resistant and is used more frequently in electrical transformers. The Utility Committee and the village’s Electric Department recommended the transformer with the FR3 oil. The lowest bid, including power losses, was CG USA. MK Power reviewed CG USA and stated there have been issues with technical support and many issues with auxiliary items on the transformer. MK Power recommended the contract go to the lowest, responsive bidder, Delta Star. Council approved the bid to Delta Star and authorized a purchase order to that company for

$530,854. The equipment is expected to arrive in 26 to 30 weeks. Council members discussed local government funding (LGF). Each year, the village receives a plan of distribution of the LGF from the Auglaize County Budget Commission. The village will be receiving 5 percent of the funds distributed to Auglaize County for 2014. Council approved the rates as proposed by the Budget Commission. Council approved the Budget Commission’s estimates for inside the 10-mill limit on property tax. The commission’s estimate for 2014 is again 2.2 mills, which is the same as in other years. Council approved the county’s estimate. Council revised appropriations and estimated resources for the village. The appropriations and funds are adjusted to allow for more accurate amounts. Council members discussed a meeting between Jerry Corbin of Solar Planet and the vil-

lage Utilities Committee in December 2012. Solar Planet representatives had attended the January 2013 council meeting and proposed building a solar array on the Luedeke farm. Village Administrator Don Harrod said there have been ongoing negotiations with Solar Planet and thinks contract negotiations are almost finished. The issues are related to how much the village will pay per kilowatt hour for the electricity the solar array produces. Solar Planet would lease the property at the Luedeke farm and build, operate and maintain the solar array. Council member Rick Schwartz asked if the contract provided protection for the village in the event that Solar Planet failed to uphold the contract. Village Solicitor Jim Hearn said there is a high-buyout clause that will likely never be used. The next step will be to agree to a purchase-power agreement and easement at a future council meeting.

Fall Festival plans finalized FORT LORAMIE — Plans were finalized during the September meeting of the Lake Loramie Improvement Association for the upcoming Fall Festival. Julie Stueve reported on the grant money awarded to the club by the Division of Wildlife for various projects. Grant money for a handicap fishing derby was refunded to the DOW because members were not able to plan this event for this year. Any other grant money that was awarded and not used was returned to the DOW. Randy Sparklin gave the third reading of the changes to the bylaws. These changes will be voted on at the October meeting. Israel Hoying and Brad Baker spoke about setting up a disc golf

course in the park. It was suggested to them that an ideal area would be along Ohio 362 from the beach area going north. They felt it could be set up for $100 per hole with a maximum of 18 holes. George said that some other parks have done it for as low as $50 per hole. This would be available for the public to use, as well as campers at the park. Israel and Baker will have more information at the next meeting. Lynn Smith, trustee, presented the slate of officers for 2014, stating that all officers remain the same. Lynn Smith’s three year term as a trustee is up for renewal and Lynn Smith asked that Dale Armstrong take his place. Charlotte Smith asked that two people replace her position as secretary-treasurer —

Art Barnes as secretary and Belinda Wolaver as treasurer. The president will entertain nominations from the floor as well at the October meeting. George Sholtis reported that he is once again the park manager of Lake Loramie State Park as well as Indian Lake State Park. There will be a new concession area open in the campground. Hiedie Gibson is in charge of that retail operation as well as those at many other state parks. Doris Armstrong won $10 in the 50/50 drawing. The October meeting will be held at the Oak Tree Restaurant, Ohio 363 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a vote taken on changing the by-laws as well as voting o n the officers and trustee for 2014.

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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 201 West Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio. The Zoning Board of Appeals is to rule in the matter of:

ERNIE POWERS IS REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WITH A CUMULATIVE SQUARE FOOTAGE OVER 1,000 SQ AT 1317 PINETREE CT IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

FERGUSON CONSTRUCTION, ON BEHALF OF BENSAR #38, IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIRED 10 FT GRASS AREA SETBACK FOR A PARKING FACILITY AT 1410-1440 N VANDEMARK RD IN THE I-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

Any person or persons having interest in, or being affected by this matter, who wish to be heard, shall appear at the aforesaid time and place or at such place or places and times that said matter may be further considered.

Any person with a disability requiring any special assistance should contact the Community Services Department at (937) 498-8131.

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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the City FOUND: lost fluffy puppy. Council Chambers, Municipal Owner must describe. Call Building, 201 West Poplar (937)492-0439. Street, Sidney, Ohio. The Zoning Board of Appeals is to rule in the matter of: Memory / Thank You CHOICE ONE ENGINEERING, ON BEHALF OF NKNotices TELCO, IS REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / Miscellaneous SITE PLAN FOR 217 S MAIN AVE IN THE B-5, COURT SQUARE BUSINESS DIS- GUITAR, DRUM, KEYBOARD LESSONS. Please call TRICT. (937)492-6500. Any person or persons having interest in, or being affected by this matter, who wish to be Real Estate Auction heard, shall appear at the aforesaid time and place or at such place or places and times Yard Sale that said matter may be further considered. Piqua, 3116 & 3120 Sioux Drive, Thursday, Friday, SatAny person with a disability re- urday, 8am-3pm, DUPLEX quiring any special assistance MOVING SALE, 6 piece oak should contact the Community bedroom set, dining room Services Department at (937) w/hutch, sofa table, toddler 498-8131. bed & other baby items, computer stand, office desk, lawn Barbara Dulworth, AICP mower, gas edger, chest & Community Services Director stand-up freezer, snow blower, October 14 gas grill, Craftsman 5 box tool chest, outdoor fountain, Halloween & Christmas decorations, tools, books, clothing, toys, and much more. Help Wanted General

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Members of the Board of Directors of the West Ohio Development Corp. heard reports from Executive Director Mike Dodds and from city and village administrators during their August meeting. Dodds noted that the Workforce Partnership now has their own bank accounts; all money being held in the WODC account has been transferred to the new WF account. He said a strategic planning session was coordinated for September, with Chuck Cochran facilitating the meetings. Nancy Benroth, Anna village administrator, reported the following: Xcel Sports was scheduled to open in August, while Anna Eye Care and Baker Chiropractic were targeted to open in September. Trackside Treats was moving forward. Excavation and refill to stabilize the ground has been completed. The wastewater upgrades are complete; the next project is phosphorus removal. The village is applying for an OPWC grant to be used for improvements on Young Street, including water/sewer lines and sanitary down the street. The project’s second phase would involve curbs and sidewalks. The village is working on storm water run-off in the east/south quadrant. The South Pike Street sidewalks are complete. The local pizza business, Triple K, has been sold and is now named Short Stop. Work for demolition of a house on South Third Street house was slowly moving forward. She also provided the following report from Jackson Center: The village has two new well pumps starting up; testing has been completed and one well has been taken out of service. Dr. Trygstadt is constructing a new office building; the old one will be demolished once he is moved in. A tow motor battery recycling company has moved to the village, providing 15 additional jobs. Dodds added that this business selected Jackson Center over Lima area. The new company is a heavy electric user, and the village gave them an incentive rate on their electric, which was a significant attraction effort. It occupies the former Henschen building. The wastewater treatment plant activity includes ditch cleaning and walls being repaired, along with aerators being installed. This will allow the village to meet NPDS permits

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777 S. Kuther Rd. Sidney (7:30am to 4pm Mon-Fri) Special Projects position available 20 to 35 hours per week Sunday through Friday. Experience with scrubbers and buffers required. Daytime position available which includes snow removal Monday through Friday 40 hours per week. Night time position available Monday through Friday 25 to 40 hours per week. Must be bondable, have dependable transportation and a valid drivers license. We offer competitive pay, bonuses, paid vacation and more. Visit www.cleanall.com to complete an application or contact Sarah at 937-710-4102 for more details. Medical/Health PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Approximately 30 hours per week. Certification preferred. Send resume to: Dept 139, Sidney Daily News, 1451 North Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365.

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Anna Garden Club conducts annual Christmas greenery sale ANNA — The Anna Garden Club is announcing their annual Christmas greenery sale and is inviting local residents to place orders to support the organization. According to Julie Ehemann, one of the organizers of the club, the orders will be accepted through Oct. 28 and feature a variety of greenery and ribbons for those who want to decorate for the holidays. The money raised helps to fund various garden club projects throughout the year. The approximate delivery date is Nov. 22. Among the items for sale are:

• Classic wreath handcrafted with Minnesota balsam fir. The wreath is decorated with white-tipped cones, jingle bells and a gold backed red velvet bow. It is $20. • Victorian wreath is made of Minnesota balsam fir. It includes a burgundy bow with imprinted wire edges, pine cones with jingle bells and unbreakable Christmas bulb ornaments. It is $24. • Cranberry splash wreath made from balsam fir. It is decorated with four inch wide fabric bows and has faux cranberry sprigs and juniper twigs. There are

three ponderosa pine cones with jingle bells. It is $25. • Classic spray. It is made of balsam fir, cedar and pine. It is trimmed in the same way as the classic wreath. It is $17. • Victorian spray. It is made of balsam fir, cedar and pine. It is decorated like the Victorian wreath. It is $20. • Cranberry splash spray. It is made of balsam fir and trimmed like the cranberry wreath. It is $22. • Balsam fir garlands. They are available in 25- or 50-foot lengths. They are $30.

Other items include battery-operated light sets with timers for $4; an “e-z” hanger for $2; and special-order bows made with 2 5/8-inch ribbon that are 4 yards long. They are available in red velvet, burgundy velvet, metallic gold and Christmas plaid. They are $5 each. People wanting to order any of these items or who have questions about them can contact Ehemann at 394-7664. Orders and payment should be sent to Ehemann at 102 S. Pike St., Anna, OH 45302. Checks and money orders should be made out to the Anna Garden Club.

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ANNA — Anna Local Schools Board of Education members heard a presentation on the five-year forecast and heard from the district’s principals during their meeting Oct. 7. Treasurer Dennis Raberding presented the five-year forecast for expenditures and receipts of the general fund in fiscal years 2014-18. The forecast shows that anticipated revenues and expenditures are consistent over the next five years, with the income tax helping to fill the losses caused by the loss of tangible personal property tax from Honda. The board approved the forecast. John Holtzapple, Anna Elementary principal, told board members that third-graders were scheduled to take the fall Reading Ohio Achievement Assessment. Cindy Endsley, Anna Middle School principal, reported that middle school students are participating in a fitness program and wellness class. Rick Russell, the Anna High School principal, requested the board’s approval for outof-state trips for the Anna FFA students to attend the national convention in Louisville, Ky., and for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members to attend the national cluster meeting in Charlotte, N.C. The board approved the trips. Anna Superintendent Andy Bixler reminded board members about an Ohio School Boards Association meeting in Columbus on Nov. 11 and 12. The board accepted the resignation of Diane Billing as a cook effective on Dec. 31 and approved supplemental contracts. The next board meeting will be Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Kettersville Village Council seeks to fill vacancy KETTLERSVILLE — Kettlersville Village Council members at their recent meeting will have to find a new council member after a resignation. Council member Elaine Staton announced her resignation from the council effective at the end of September. The resignation was accepted with regret by council members. Staton resigned because she moved out of the village. No appointment has been named to replace Staton. Mayor Eric Kaminsky asked council members to find a replacement for her. Her term expires in 2015. It was noted that the old townhouse has been vacated by Jim Staton and he has turned in the keys for that prop-

erty and the council chamber keys were turned in by the couple. It was announced that Halloween trick-or-treat night in the village will be Oct. 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kaminsky told council members that the K’Ville Inn is the only property that is not connected to the sewer system. He noted that the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office is handling the matter. Kaminsky will provide information to John Bruns of the Shelby County Sewer District on concerns about the sewer hook-up at the apartment building and the proper abandonment of an old septic system. Council was told that parts came in to

fix the 35 mph sign in the village. Council members were told: • There has been no update on Freisthler Paving’s work on North and East streets. • No invoice has been received from Stonehaven for work at the council chambers. • “Children at play” and stop signs placed in the village by Kaminsky and council member John Shumate. • The Steinke Metal Fabricating lease was to expire on Sept. 30. The business was mailed a new lease. • Kaminsky looked at the Ohio Mayor’s Association website and decided that it would not be beneficial to join the organization.

• A complaint was filed with the Sidney-Shelby County Health Department about debris at the general store property. The issue was taken care of. • A registered letter will be sent to Keith Topp for noncompliance of the weed ordinance. • A letter was to be sent to Greg Gepfrey for violation of the inoperable vehicle ordinance. Council members approved a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Shelby County Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor.

Impasse From page 1 while raising the debt limit through Jan. 31. “It’s time for Democrat leaders to take ‘yes’ for an answer,” McConnell said in a statement. But six Democrats in the group and a spokesman for Collins said that while negotiations continued this weekend, there was no agreement. The latest snag comes as 350,000 federal workers remain idle, hundreds of thousands more work without pay and an array of government services, from home loan applications to environmental inspections, were on hold on the 13th day of the shutdown. Many parks and monuments remain closed, drawing a protest at the National World War II Memorial on Sunday that included tea party-backed lawmakers who had unsuccessfully demanded defunding of President Barack Obama’s 3-yearold health care law in exchange for keeping the government open. Unnerving to world economies is the prospect of the United States defaulting on its financial obligations on Thursday if Congress fails to raise

the borrowing authority above the $16.7 trillion debt limit. Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director, spoke fearfully about the disruption and uncertainty, warning of a “risk of tipping, yet again, into recession” after the fitful recovery from 2008. The reaction of world financial markets and the Dow Jones on Monday will influence any congressional talks. Congress is racing the clock to get a deal done, faced with timeconsuming Senate procedures that could slow legislation, likely opposition from tea partyers and certain resistance in the Republican-led House before a bill gets to Obama. Politically, Republicans are reeling, bearing a substantial amount of the blame for the government shutdown and stalemate. “We’re in a freefall as Republicans, but Democrats are not far behind,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in warning Democrats about seizing on the GOP’s bruised brand as leverage to extract more

concessions. McConnell and Republicans want to continue current spending at $986.7 billion and leave untouched the new round of cuts in January, commonly known as sequester, that would reduce the amount to $967 billion. Democrats want to figure out a way to undo the reductions, plus a longterm extension of the debt limit increase and a short-term spending bill to reopen the government. “Republicans want to do it with entitlement cuts,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. “Democrats want to do it with a mix of mandatory cuts, some entitlements and revenues. And so how do you overcome that dilemma? We’re not going to overcome it in the next day or two.” He suggested keeping the government running through mid-January. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, told reporters the two sides are roughly $70 billion apart, the difference between the $1.058 trillion Senate budget amount and the $988

billion envisioned by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis. “We haven’t picked a number, but clearly we need to negotiate between those two,” Durbin said. Republicans dismiss the latest request as Reid moving the goalposts in negotiations as they were getting closer to resolving the stalemate that has paralyzed Washington. They also argue that it is disingenuous for Democrats to resist any changes in the 3-year-old health care law while trying to undo the 2011 budget law that put the cuts on track. “I think the Democrats are on the verge of being one tick too cute as they see the House possibly in disarray — they now are overreaching, and I think that what we’ve got to do is get this back in the middle of the road, act like adults,” said Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Graham and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said they would not support any deal that upends the spending limits imposed by the 2011 law, and predicted that their Senate GOP colleagues would

oppose it as well. Out of play, for now, was the Republican-led House, where Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told GOP lawmakers early Saturday that his talks with the president had ground to a halt. Obama telephoned House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, focusing on the need for any increase in the debt limit without concessions. Also sidelined, at least for now, was the plan forged by Collins and a bipartisan coalition to briefly fund the government and extend the $16.7 trillion debt limit, in exchange for steps like temporarily delaying the medical device tax that helps fund the health care law. Democrats said Collins’ plan curbed spending too tightly, and Reid announced Saturday it was going nowhere. Collins said Sunday that both Democrats and Republicans continue to offer ideas and say they want to be part of the group working to reopen the government and address the debt ceiling before Thursday’s deadline.

“We’re going to keep working, offering our suggestions to the leadership on both sides of the aisle in an attempt to be constructive and bring this impasse to an end. Surely we owe that to the American people,” Collins said. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., a participant in Collins’ talks, said Reid wouldn’t accept everything in the Collins proposal, but he “knows there are some positive things in that plan,” such as opening the government in a “smart timeframe,” not defaulting on debt and doing something in the long term on the budget. Klobuchar and Collins were on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Graham appeared on ABC’s “This Week,” Corker was interviewed on “Fox News Sunday,” Schumer spoke on CBS’ “Face the Nation” and Lagarde was on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” ———

Associated Press writers Alan Fram, Kimberly Hefling and Michele Salcedo contributed to this report.

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County titles to Russia boys, girls ANNA — Russia outdueled Anna to win the boys County cross country championship Saturday at Anna, and with the girls race going as expected, it gave the Raider runners a clean sweep of the varsity races. The Russia boys pulled off a bit of an upset. In the latest state rankings by the coaches in Division III, Anna was No. 11 and Russia No. 16. The Raiders had the race winner in sophomore Caleb Ball, who went the distance in 16:42.6, about five seconds ahead of runner-up Luke Gaier of Anna. Both teams had three runs in the top 10. For Anna, Tyler McKee was fourth and Adam Larger seventh. For Russia, Alex Seger and Steven Stickel were eighth and ninth, respectively. Russia put five runners together in 12th-thru16th, and that proved to be the difference. Figuring in in the scoring for the Raiders were Ethan Monnier in 12th and Bryan Drees in 13th, but all five finished ahead of Anna’s fourth runner. Also cracking the top 10 were Cameron Flora of Botkins third, Devon Jester of Houston fourth, Tom Ballas of Fort Loramie sixth and Troy Riley of Houston 10th. The girls race was dominated by the Lady Raiders, who had six in the top 10 and eight of the top 12 finishers in the race. Junior Emily Borchers was first across the line in 10:10.4, Lauren Heaton took fourth, Molly Kearns sixth, KirstinVoisard seventh, Emilie Frazier eighth and Claudia Monnin ninth. For good measure, Karissa Voisard placed 11th and Shae Goubeaux 12th. Fort Loramie, led by senior Meg Westerheide in second, was second in the team standings with 47. Rachel Schmitmeyer of Loramie was also in the top 10 in fifth, as were Chloe Flora of Botkins, third, and Jennifer Robinson of Anna, 10th. For Loramie won the junior high boys race with 38, 11 better than Russia. Jake Rethman of Loramie won the race in10:44.2, the only one to crack 11 minutes. Teammate Joe Ballas was sixth, Collin Luthman eighth and Noah Siegel ninth. Austin Fullenkamp of Botkins was second, Stephen Blanford of Fairlawn was third, Tristin Freistuhler of Houston was fifth, Bryce Sosby of Jackson Center

was seventh and Parker Morris of Jackson was 10th. Megan Frazier of Russia won the junior high girls race in 12:05.1 but Botkins took the team tittle with 30, three better than Russia. Frazier’s teammate Anna Fiessinger was seconda and Claire Mayer eighth. Botkins had five of the top 11, including Cassie McGowan third, Brooklyn Flora fourth, Grace Weatherhead sixth, Katie Egbert ninth and Aliya Jones 11th. County Cross Country Meet Saturday at Anna Results VARSITY BOYS Final team standings – 1. Russia 43, 2 Anna 46, 3. Botkins 90, 4. Fort Loramie 107, 5. Houston 118, 6. Jackson Center 137. Individuals Russia – 1. Caleb Ball 16:42.6; 8. Alex Seger 17:39; 9. Steven Stickel 7:41.5; 12. Ethan Monnier 17:42.6; 13. Bryan Drees 17:46.1. Anna – 2. Luke Gaier 16:47.1; 4. Tyler McKee 17:15.4; 7. Adam Larger 17:25.1; 17. Lucas Huber 17:50.5; 19. Koresh Assani 17:52.5. Botkins – 3. Cameron Flora 16:54.3; 11. Austin Jones 17:42; 22. Aaron Fullenkamp 17:59.9; 28. Reid Manger 18:47.4; 45. Jonathan Yenser 19:26.4. Fort Loramie – 6. Tom Ballas 17:21.6; 26. Riley Holland 18:35.7; 31. Evan Riethman 18:51.7; 33. Ty Frilling 19:59.9; 42. Alan Holdheide . Houston – 5. Devon Jester 17:15.8; 10. Troy Riley 17:41.5; 32. Azen Reier 18:52.4; Isaiah Beaver 19:58; 70. Corey Slusser 20:58.9. Jackson Center – 27. Dalton Faulder 18:38.2; 34. Drew Sosby 19:01; 38. Ethan Zorn 19:05.8; 39. Gavin Wildermuth 19:06.7; 43. Brady Wildermuth 19:20.5. Fairlawn – 40. Troy Fletcher 19:12.5; 50. Trey Fletcher 19:38.8; 77. Jarrett Cromes 21:41.4. VARSITY GIRLS Final team standings – 1. Russia 26, 2. Fort Loramie 47, 3. Anna 87, 4. Botkins 96, 5. Houston 145. Individuals Russia – 1. Emily Borchers 19:10.4; 4. Lauren Heaton 19:47; 36. Molly Kearns 20:36.3; 7. Kirstin Voisard 21:02.5; 8. Emilie Frazier 21:07.8. Fort Loramie – 2. Meg Westerheide 19:21.3; 5. Rachel Schmitmeyer 20:25; 13. Samantha Bensman 21:34.7; 14. Tara Luebke 21:51.6; 16.

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Cameron Flora of Botkins (left) is outnumbered by Russia runners Lauren Heaton and Emily Borchers (right) during the varsity girls race in the County Cross Country Meet Saturday at Anna.

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Sidney’s Jared Tangeman pushes ahead during the Greater Western Ohio Conference Cross Country Meet, which Sidney hosted Saturday.

Taylor Gasson 21:59.9. Anna – 10. Jennifer Robinson 21:25.6; 15. Bonnie Altstaetter 21:55.4; 23. Shelbie Albers 22:50.7; 28. Nicole Smith 23:13.5; 31. Jenna Harshbarger 23:16.5. Botkins – 3. Chloe

Flora 19:31.2; 20. Bethany Christman 22:33; 33. MacKenzie Brown 23:41.9; 37. Taylor Weatherhead 24:05.8; 38. Sarah Knoop 24:40.7. Houston – 21. Emma Mertz 22:36.3; 57. Kaitlyn Ellison 28:04.4;

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Stevie Shepherd of Sidney runs her home course Saturday during the Greater Western Ohio Conference Cross Country Meet, which Sidney hosted. Shepherd was fourth among North Division runners.

61. Heidi Cox 29:23.2; 63. Kayode Momon 30:48.3; 66. Terrie Powell 32:12.2. Jackson Center – 47. Abby Nash 25:59.1; 54. Meredith Himmeger 27:16.2; 60. Morgan Dickman 28:23.

JUNIOR HIGH BOYS Final team standings — 1. Fort Loramie 38, 2. Russia 49, 3, Jackson Center 83, 4. Botkins 92, 5. Houston 107, 6. Anna 136. See COUNTY | 15

Bengals pull out overtime win 27-24 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton rediscovered his groove on the road. And kicker Mike Nugent regained his aim when in counted in overtime. After missing wide right from 34 yards in the third quarter, Nugent hit a 43-yard field goal with 6:44 left in OT to seal a 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Brandon Tate’s 29-yard punt return to the Bills 33 set up the decisive score as Cincinnati improved to 16-11-1 in overtime games, and snapped a six-game losing streak at Orchard Park, dating to 1985. Andy Dalton went 26 of 40 for a season-high 337 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception. He bounced back after a two-game touchdown drought, and led the Bengals (4-2) to their first road win of the season after losing their

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) stretches for more yardage as Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Jerry Hughes (55) dives towards him in the first quarter of the NFL football game on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

first two away from Cincinnati. The Bills (2-4) were led by quarterback Thad Lewis, start-

ing in place of injured rookie EJ Manuel. Lewis went 19 of 32 for 216 yards and two touch-

downs after being promoted off the practice squad last week. Both touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter, including a 40-yarder to Marquise Goodwin with 1:08 remaining. Lewis also scored a touchdown rushing in making only his second career start. Lewis still produced a nearstunning comeback in rallying the Bills from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit. The comeback began five minutes into the fourth quarter, when Lewis found tight end Scott Chandler for a 22-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-8. His next touchdown pass was equally impressive. After hitting Chandler for a 25-yard gain over the middle, Lewis connected with Goodwin on the run in the end zone, a step ahead of cornerback Terence Newman. The Bengals got the ball

first in overtime, and Dalton produced a 40-yard drive that ended at the Bills 37. Kevin Huber pinned the Bills back with a punt to Buffalo’s 7. The Bills went three-and-out. Brian Moorman hit a 51-yard punt from the goal line to Tate, who zigzagged across the middle of the field before being pushed out of bounds at the Bills 33. The Bengals ran the ball three times before Nugent won it. Dalton had his first threetouchdown game since he threw three in a 34-10 win against Oakland last Nov. 25. AJ Green scored on an 18-yard reception. Running back Giovani Bernard scored on a 20-yard shovel pass, and Dalton’s 10-yard touchdown to Marvin Jones came early in the third quarter.

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Junior high volleyball finals tonight at Botkins The championship games are set for the County Junior High Volleyball Tournament. The semifinals were held Saturday, with the 7th grade at Jackson Center and the 8th grade at Botkins. In the 7th grade tournament, No. 2 seed Anna defeated top-seeded Russia in three games in one semifinal, and Fort Loramie beat Houston in the other. Anna and Fort Loramie will play for the championship tonight at 6 p.m. at Botkins. In the 8th grade semifinals at Botkins Saturday, Russia defeated Jackson Center, and Fort Loramie beat Anna. Russia and Fort Loramie will play for the 8th grade championship tonight at 7 p.m., also at Botkins.

Three County teams win in sectional play Three County teams opened sectional volleyball Saturday, and all three advanced with victories. In Division III play at Brookville, Houston defeated National Trail 25-20, 25-16, 25-15 to advance to the semifinals. The Lady Wildcats will play top-seeded Versailles Tuesday at 6 p.m. • In Division IV sectional play at Troy, Fairlawn and Jackson Center both advanced. Fairlawn beat Yellow Springs 25-9, 25-20, 25-10. Audrey Francis led with nine kills and also had 17 digs. Kara Short had eight kills and Molly Roe six. Abby Roe led in digs

with 18 and Chelsea Brautigam had 27 assists and 10 digs. Molly Roe had four blocks. Fairlawn will play in the semifinals tonight at 6 at Troy against Southeastern. • Jackson Center had an easy time with Middletown Christian, winning 25-9, 25-7, 25-4. Erin Metz and Courtney Gies had seven kills each and Pauline Meyer and Haley Elchert six each. Jayel Frye had 19 assists, Payton Esser had five aces and Meyer three. Jackson advances to the semifinals tonight at 7:30 against Triad.

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Knouff 11th in State golf COLUMBUS – Fort Loramie freshman Emily Knouff cut two strokes off her first-day score by shooting a 78 on Saturday in the Division II State Golf Tournament at Ohio State’s Gray Course in Columbus. Knouff, who opened the tournament Friday with an 80, shot the 78 Saturday despite starting off her round with a triple bogey. “She started off with a triple bogey and still shot a 78,” said her coach, Mike Anthony. “She hit the ball very well all day, especially her drives and either her fairway

woods or long irons. She hit them very strong and very far. The greens were fast, and she missed a few putts she might have made with a little more experience on the course.” Knouff finished 11th overall out of 71 golfers with a two-day total of 158, and that included a 36 on the front nine on Saturday. She was just one stroke out of 10th place and that would have earned her All-Ohio status. “It was a great experience and she really had a great time,” said Anthony. The Versailles girls fin-

Emily Knouff

ished 8th in the final team standings with a two-day score of 733, including 375 the first day and 358 on Saturday.

Brooke Wehrkamp had an 83-82, 165 to lead the Lady Tigers. Elizabeth White shot a 92-91, 183; Hannah Niekamp had a 97-101, 198; Emily Harman 103-93, 196; and Madison Covault 106-92, 198. Final team standings — 1. Gates Mills Hawken 668, 2. Dover 679, 3. Chaminade 680, 4. Huron 706, 5. Tipp City 711, 6. Milan Edison 715, 7. Cortland Lakeview 726, 8. Cleveland Heights Beaumont 730, 9. Versailles 733, 10. Licking Valley 747, 11. Defiance 765, 12. Sugarcreek Garaway 791.

Keselowski gets a break, and a win CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — It was just another surreal moment in this disappointing season for defending champion Brad Keselowski. He pulled away from his pit stall with his jack planted underneath his car. The jack clattered and clanged as Keselowski dragged it around the track for what should have been one race-ruining lap around Charlotte Motor Speedway. Instead, Keselowski finally caught a break. A late caution — one that ruined Jimmie Johnson’s shot at a record seventh Sprint Cup Series win at Charlotte — gave Keselowski the chance to make an electric final dash to the finish and end a 37-race losing streak Saturday night. It gave the reigning champ his first victory of the season in a year in which he’s challenged for victories, but for one reason or another couldn’t close the deal.

It made him ineligible to defend his championship, so Keselowski’s win was the rare victory for a non-Chase driver in a “postseason” race. Kasey Kahne at Phoenix in 2011 was the last non-Chase winner. “We’ve had speed in our cars. There’s been weeks where we’ve had the execution, not as many as we want, but we haven’t always had those pieces together, and then there’s been weeks where we’ve had the speed and execution, we’ve just had some rotten luck,” Keselowski said. “It’s just been one of those years where you say, ‘How much more can they throw at you?’ I think we ran out of things for them to throw at us … with the jack and we still found a way to win, so that was very special.” The caution with 27 laps remaining was for debris on the backstretch, as Johnson had a healthy lead in a fairly uneventful race. Before the yellow, it

seemed certain Johnson would win and pass Matt Kenseth for the Sprint Cup Series points lead at the halfway point of the Chase, while Kenseth would likely catch teammate Kyle Busch in the closing laps of the race to finish third. Keselowski was an afterthought. “That last caution there at the end kind of reset it for us and gave us the opportunity to get in Victory Lane,” Keselowski crew chief Paul Wolfe said. Everybody headed to pit road, where Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon were the only two drivers to take two tires. They were the first two back onto the track, while Johnson led everybody else off as the first driver with four fresh tires. Only Johnson lost four spots on the restart with 23 laps remaining, while Keselowski picked his way through traffic from sixth to second.

County From page 14 Individuals Fort Loramie – 1. Jake Rethman 0:44.2; 6. Tom Ballas 11:38.8; 8. Collin Luthman 11:46.3; 9. Noah Siegel 11:47.4; 19. Jay Kacin 12:26.6. Russia – 4. Zachary Bell 11:15.3; 11. Dion Puthoff 11:55.5; 13. Gavin George 12:11.5; 14. Lee Magoto 12:12; 15. Jordan Busse 12:15. Jackson Center – 7. Bryce Sosby 11:40.6; 10. Parker Morris 11:51.1; 26. Sean March 12:54.3; 30. TJ Esser 13:08.4; 31. James Gambrel 13:11.3. Botkins – 2. Austin Fullenkamp 11:08.3; 20. Ryan Brown 12:31.9; 22. Spencer Heuker 12:36.8; 32. Reese Rogers 13:16.3; 35. Keaton Topp 13:30.9. Houston – 5. Tristin Freistuhler 11:20.8; 16. Dakota Francis 12:25; 27. Ethan Knouff 12:54.5; 43. Dominic Beaver 14:18.8; 48. Isaiah Curl 15:32.7. Anna – 16. Patrick Toller 12:20.3; 36. Cameron Bowersock 13:31.1; 40. Tyler Carity 14:04.5; 44. Isaac Rindler 14:29.3; 45. Jacob Osborne 14:40.2. Fairlawn – 3. Stephen Blanford 11:13.3; 12. DJ Graves 12:00.6; 24. Lane Wells 12:48.7; 53. Jace Taylor 16:12.1. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS Final team standings – 1. Botkins 30, 2. Russia 33, 3. Fort Loramie 64. Individuals Botkins – 3. Cassie McGowan 12:53.3; 4. Brooklyn Flora 13:15.4; 6. Grace Weatherhead 13:38; 9. Katie Egbert 13:54.7; 11. Aliya Jones 14:08.8. Russia – 1. Megan Frazier 12:05.1; 2. Anna Fiessinger 12:38.9; 8. Claire Meyer 13:47.2; 12. Emma DeLaet 14:10.5; 12. Kaylee Hiatt 14:10.8. Fort Loramie – 7. Erin Chaney 13:44.1; 10. Avory Smith 14:00.8; 18. Jenna Thomas 14:24.9; 20. Maxine Siegel 14:37.6; 25. Bailee Calcut 15:20.7. Houston – 14. Addie White 14:16.3; 16. Eliza Mertz 14:18. —— GWOC Sidney hosted the Greater Western Ohio Conference meet Saturday at the high school, bringing in 18 teams from the league. The races were run with all competitors, then broken down into divisions. The Sidney boys were 12th overall and fourth in the North. Jared Tangeman led the Jackets, placing 11th amongNorth runners and 34th overall. Chris Musser was 15th among North runners. Stevie Shepherd led the

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Runners (l-r) Cameron Flora of Botkins, Luke Gaier of Anna, Austin Jones of Botkins and Adam Larger of Anna lead the pack during the County Cross Country Meet held Saturday in Anna.

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Jake Rethman of Fort Loramie heads around the course at Anna Saturday during the junior high boys race at the County meet. He was the race winner.

Sidney girls, finishing fourth among North runners and 32nd overall. Highlighting the day for the Sidney runners was the performance of the junior high boys. They came away with the North Division championship

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Megan Frazier of Russia runs around the track at Anna and toward the finish line to win the junior high girls race at the County meet Saturday at Anna.

with 31 points, six better than Greenville, and Junior Jacket Eli Straman was the race winner in 11:24.66. Gavin Bockrath was sixth, Josh Spaugy seventh, Matt Musser 10th and Kent Ryan 11th for Sidney. Greater Western Ohio

Conference Cross Country Meet Saturday at Sidney Results BOYS Final overall team standings – 1. Centerville 56, 2. Beavercreek 62, 3. Vandalia

107, 4. Troy 107, 5. Springboro 114, 6. Lebanon 211, 7. Greenville 213, 8. Miamisburg 219, 9. Northmont 229, 10. Xenia 238, 11. Fairmont 340, 12. Sidney 350, 13. West Carrollton 350, 14. Wayne 360, 15. Piqua 399, 16. Springfield 428, 17. Fairborn 435. Final North Division standings – 1. Vandalia 31, 2 Troy 36, 3. Greenville 64, 4. Sidney 103, 5. Piqua 121. Individuals Sidney (North Division and overall finish) – 11, 34. Jared Tangeman 17:21.26; 15, 48. Chris Musser 17:47.86; 24, 81. 19:01.62; 26, 89. Ian Bowman 19:15.84; 27, 90. Keiyu Sakuri 19;19.39. GIRLS Final overall team standings – 1. Centerville 41, 2. Springboro 46, 3. Beavercreek 80, 4. Miamisburg 133, 5. Lebanon 150, 6. Troy 165, 7. Vandalia 203, 8. Greenville 212, 9. Northmont 241, 10. Sidney 316. 11. Fairmont 354, 12. Xenia 376, 13. Piqua 386, 14. Wayne 398, 15. West Carrollton 418. Individuals Sidney (North Division and overall finish) – 4, 32. Stevie Shepherd 21:01.45; 18, 62. Grace Martin 22:56.69; 21, 67. Taylor Busse 23:14.86; 24, 74. Malia Kellner 23:32.47; 33, 97. Kyrie Kellner 27:48.35. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS Final North Division team standings – 1. Sidney 31, 2. Greenville 37, 3. Northmont 87, 4. Troy 88, 5. Piqua 104, 6. Springfield 171. Individuals Sidney – 1. Eli Straman 11:24.66; 6. Gavin Bockrath 12:25.6; 7. Josh Spaugy 12:26.25; 10. Matt Musser 12:32.9; 11. Kent Ryan 12:36.23. —— Lehman sweeps titles WAYNESFIELD — Lehman competed in the Northwest Central Conference cross country meet Saturday at WaynesfieldGoshen, and came away with both varsity team titles. The boys won despite being without top runner Joe Fuller, who was away on a college visitation. Nick Elsner led the Cavalier boys by placing second in 18:03, his season-best time. Teammate Gabe Berning was right behind in third place. The Lehman girls were led by meet champion Caroline Heitmeyer, who ran a 19:30, a new personal record. Teammate Jenna Zimmerman was right behind in second place. The junior high boys and girls raced together, and Lehman’s Alanna O’Leary was the overall champion. Full results of the meet were not available.

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Browns collapse in 2nd half, lose 31-17 CLEVELAND (AP) — The scoreboard was lopsided. The stat sheet looked worse. And after Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Lions dragged themselves back to the locker room at halftime, there was only one thing to do. “Press the reset button,” wide receiver Kris Durham said. Starting fresh after being dominated by Cleveland in the first half, Stafford threw three of his four touchdown passes after halftime, rallying Detroit to a 31-17 win over the Browns on Sunday. The Lions (4-2) outscored the Browns 24-0 in the second half, sealing their win when Stafford hooked up with rookie tight end Joseph Fauria with 2:01 left. The 6-foot-7 Fauria caught three TD passes for the Lions, who played like a completely different team in the second half after leaving the field down 17-7 and looking listless, lifeless and destined for a second straight loss. “We weren’t playing our best,” Lions coach Jim Schwartz said of his team’s first-half struggles. “The players knew it. We came out in the second half and started to hit on all cylinders.”

The Browns (3-3) had their chances at a comeback end when quarterback Brandon Weeden’s baffling shovel pass with 4:36 left was intercepted by Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy. “It’s a bone-headed play,” Weeden said. Lions running back Reggie Bush finished with 135 total yards, 121 in the second half. At halftime, Bush had touched the ball just seven times. But Stafford went to the versatile back whenever he needed a big play and Bush, taking advantage of mismatches against slower Cleveland linebackers, had a 39-yard run in the third and caught an 18-yard TD pass. Stafford finished 25 of 43 for 248 yards. He completed eight passes to Durham. Weeden, making his first start since Week 2, finished 26 of 43 for 292 yards, but will be remembered for his ill-advised pass when Cleveland was driving for a possible tying touchdown. Trailing 24-17 and at Detroit’s 44 with a first down, Weeden was pressured by defensive tackle C.J. Mosley, who had

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is chased by Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday in Cleveland.

his hand around the quarterback’s left ankle. But instead of throwing the ball away or taking a sack, Weeden tried to pitch the ball over fullback Chris Ogbonnaya’s head but it

was picked off by Levy. It was another poor decision by Weeden, the second-year QB thrust back into the lineup after Brian Hoyer sustained a seasonending knee injury on Oct. 3.

“Anytime you try underhand stuff bad things happen,” Weeden said. Cleveland gained 145 total yards after halftime, 72 after the Lions built a 14-point lead.

Lehman boys tie Milton The Lehman boys soccer team ended the regular season part of their schedule with a 1-1 tie against the Milton Union Bulldogs Saturday afternoon. The game was close throughout. The Cavaliers got on the board first with less than eight minutes remaining in the first half. Rob Heckman gathered in a wayward ball and drilled it into the back left of the net for a 1-0 Lehman lead. The Bulldogs scored with 11 minutes to go in the game on a William Heisey goal. “We played well at times today,” Lehman coach Tom Thornton said. “There were a lot of positives. Now we have to get ready for the tournament. We have to find away to score more and take the pressure off of our defense.” The Bulldogs outshot Lehman 13-10. Lehman keeper Nick Earhart

Lehman goalkeeper Nick Earhart grabs a shot during action at West Milton Saturday. Photo by Juli Smith

had 12 saves. The Cavaliers finish with a 5-6-3 record as they head to tourney action Saturday gainst the BethelBrookville winner. Lady Cavs win 6-0 The Lehman girls are heading into tournament play on a real high note after blanking a good Piqua team 6-0 Saturday at Lehman. The Lady Cavs are now 13-1-1 and will open sectional tournament play Thursday at home against Triad. Piqua is now 10-5-1. Lehman keeper Grace Frantz had five saves in recording her 11th shutout of the season. Jenna Kronenberger found the net first for Lehman, just 4:45 into the game off an assist from Madeline Franklin, and Lehman continued the pressure throughout the first half. Maria Schroeder scored on pen-

alty kick with 24:57 remaining in the half. Franklin found the net off a a nice thru ball from Elizabeth Edwards, and Ashley Keller made it 4-0, taking a ball from Olivia Sehlhorst and juking the Piqua defender out of position to finish with 12:45 remaining in the half. In the second half, Franklin followed a shot from Lauren Goettemoeller and the final goal came on a corner kick. Goettemoeller headed it to Hannah Fogt, who headed it into the goal. “I know we had a good day on offense,” Lehman coach Tony Schroeder said. “But our defense was just outstanding. Jordi Emrick and Karly Baird again did a great job and McKenna Guillozet is a star back there. They have done it all season.”

SCOREBOARD CALENDAR High school High school sports TONIGHT Girls soccer Division I Sectional Stebbins at Sidney, 7 p.m. Division III Sectional Botkins at Anna Volleyball Division IV Sectional At Tipp City Botkins vs. TV South, 6 p.m. Fort Loramie vs. Jefferson, 7:30 At Troy Fairlawn vs. Souteastern, 6:00 Jackson Center vs.Triad,7:30 Division III Sectional At Brookville Anna vs. Preble Shawnee, 7:30 —— TUESDAY Boys soccer Division III Sectional Fairlawn at Franklin-Monroe Volleyball D-IV Sectional At Tipp City Russia vs. Xenia Christian, 6:00 At Coldwater New Bremen vs. Minster, 6:00 New Knoxville vs. Spencerville, 7:30 D-III Sectional At Brookville Versailles vs. Houston, 6:00 —— Wednesday Volleyball D-I Sectional At Vandala Butler Sidney vs. Springboro-Vandalia winner, 7:30 D-IV Sectional At Tipp City Fort Loramie-Jefferson winner vs. Emmanuel Christian, 6:00 At Troy Lehman-Covington winner vs. Troy Christian

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Sprint Cup NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 Results The Associated Press Saturday At Charlotte Motor Speedway (Start position in parentheses) 1. (23) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 334 laps, 103.9 rating, 47 points, $319,441. 2. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 334, 138.3, 44, $227,310. 3. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 334, 107.4, 42, $194,226. 4. (4) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 334, 129.6, 41, $185,221. 5. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 334, 111.2, 40, $166,068. 6. (2) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 334, 97.1, 38, $157,346. 7. (1) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 334, 117, 38, $171,571. 8. (7) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 334, 106.6, 37, $129,343. 9. (18) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 334, 94.3, 35, $107,160. 10. (15) Carl Edwards, Ford, 334, 95.3, 35, $126,310. 11. (14) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 334, 89.1, 34, $127,493. 12. (8) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 334, 88.1, 32, $114,949. 13. (16) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 334, 79.7, 31, $131,121. 14. (10) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 333, 95, 30, $110,280. 15. (6) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 333, 104.7, 30, $96,935.

16. (3) Greg Biffle, Ford, 333, 78.9, 28, $104,660. 17. (29) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 333, 68.2, 27, $107,874. 18. (12) Joey Logano, Ford, 332, 72.9, 26, $108,018. 19. (25) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 332, 70, 25, $105,955. 20. (35) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 332, 55.2, 24, $80,310. 21. (26) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 332, 66.8, 23, $86,685. 22. (17) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 331, 79.6, 22, $110,335. 23. (11) Aric Almirola, Ford, 331, 69.3, 21, $114,796. 24. (13) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 331, 65.4, 20, $107,501. 25. (27) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 330, 59.2, 0, $85,735. 26. (36) David Reutimann, Toyota, 330, 51.6, 18, $95,043. 27. (19) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 330, 56, 0, $92,718. 28. (24) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 329, 58.1, 16, $98,418. 29. (34) David Gilliland, Ford, 328, 47.1, 16, $87,693. 30. (30) David Ragan, Ford, 328, 48.4, 14, $94,347. 31. (28) Casey Mears, Ford, 328, 35.3, 13, $80,585. 32. (39) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 327, 43.1, 12, $72,360. 33. (32) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 327, 39.7, 0, $72,235. 34. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 327, 48, 0, $72,110. 35. (41) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 326, 34.6, 9, $79,960. 36. (40) Timmy Hill, Ford, 324, 30.9, 8, $71,780. 37. (21) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, engine, 247, 63.5, 0, $79,650. 38. (43) Blake Koch, Ford, vibration, 216, 28.5, 0, $66,550. 39. (38) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, electrical, 149, 32.4, 0, $62,550. 40. (37) Michael McDowell, Ford, vibration, 83, 27.3, 4, $58,550. 41. (33) Josh Wise, Ford, brakes, 81, 37.2, 0, $54,550. 42. (22) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, engine, 80, 42.9, 2, $97,375. 43. (42) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, accident, 23, 29, 1, $47,050. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 158.308 mph. Margin of Victory: 1.022 seconds. Caution Flags: 4 for 20 laps. Lap Leaders: J.Gordon 1-26; D.Gilliland 27; K.Kahne 28-29; D.Earnhardt Jr. 30-43; K.Kahne 44-73; J.Johnson 74; R.Newman 75; C.Edwards 76; Ky.Busch 77; K.Kahne 78-90; D.Earnhardt Jr. 91-95; K.Kahne 96-128; R.Newman 129; M.Kenseth 130; C.Bowyer 131; B.Keselowski 132-133; K.Kahne 134-173; Ky.Busch 174; K.Kahne 175-177; J.Johnson 178-227; Ky.Busch 228; J.Johnson 229-307; Ky.Busch 308; K.Kahne 309-325; B.Keselowski 326-334. Top 12 in Points: 1. M.Kenseth, 2,225; 2. J.Johnson, 2,221; 3. K.Harvick, 2,196; 4. J.Gordon, 2,189; 5. Ky.Busch, 2,188; 6. G.Biffle, 2,167; 7. Ku.Busch, 2,166; 8. C.Bowyer, 2,162; 9. D.Earnhardt Jr., 2,159; 10. C.Edwards, 2,158; 11. J.Logano, 2,150; 12. R.Newman, 2,147.

Eldora Speedway Eldora Speedway Saturday’s results All Star Sprint Heat winners — Jac Haudenschild, Tim Shaffe, Caleb Helms, Mitch Harble. DASH — 1. 59-Jac Hauden-

schild B-Feature — 1. 22-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [3]; 3. 45H-Danny Holtgraver [1]; 4. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 5. 71M-Paul May [5]; 6. 80-Trey Gustin [16]; 7. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 8. 51-Roger Campbell [12]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 10. 6N-Cody Gardner [15]; 11. 13M- Brandon Matus [DNF]; 12. 2S-Nathan Skaggs [DNF]; 13. 15Brandon Ferguson [DNS]; 14. 22SBrandon Spithaler [DNS]; 15. 35-Ron Blair [DNS]; 16. 54-Cap Henry [DNS]; 17. 59J-Kirk Jeffries [DNS]. A Feature — 1. 59-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan [3]; 3. 2-Dale Blaney [6]; 4. 3G-Shane Stewart [7]; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer [14]; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney [4]; 7. 45H-Danny Holtgraver [11]; 8. 9W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 9. 18-Ian Madsen [5]; 10. 71-Kevin Swindell [2]; 11. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild [22]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 13. 22Cole Duncan [12]; 14. 24H-Brandon Wimmer [15]; 15. 55-Trey Starks [17]; 16. 99-Brady Bacon [19]; 17. 13-Mark Dobmeier [9]; 18. M1Mark Smith [21]; 19. 57X-Andrew Palker [24]; 20. 7K-Justin Henderson [16]; 21. 00-Jim Nier [18]; 22. 15MH-Mitch Harble [20]; 23. 15HSam Hafertepe Jr [13]; 24. 40Caleb Helms [23]; NRA Sprint Heat winners — Ryan Ruhl, Tim Allison, Kevin Swindell, Devon Dobie. B-Feature — 1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. 7C-Hud Horton [2]; 3. 35-Ron Blair [3]; 4. 6-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 22R-Kevin Roberts Jr [6]; 6. 23P-Nick Patterson [8]; 7. 19Jimmy Snead [9]; 8. 10S-Jay Steinebach [10]; 9. 10J-Cj Jones [12]; 10. 1A-Mark Aldrich [11]; 11. 2W-Chad Mcinturff [13]; 12. 220ZAaron Shaffer [4]; 13. 9W-Lucas Wolfe [DNS]; A Feature — 1. 71-Kevin Swindell [7]; 2. B20-Butch Schroeder [4]; 3. 45-Chuck Hebing [3]; 4. 17-Jared Horstman [1]; 5. 2MS-Bryan Sebetto [12]; 6. M1Mark Smith [17]; 7. 6S-Max Stambaugh [15]; 8. 7C-Hud Horton [18]; 9. 35-Ron Blair [19]; 10. 11-Tim Allison [10]; 11. 6-Tim Shaffer [20]; 12. 23-Devon Dobie [13]; 13. 2MDDustin Daggett [8]; 14. 29-Shane Stewart [11]; 15. 12R-Nick Roberts [16]; 16. 49-Shawn Dancer [2]; 17. 22H-Randy Hannagan [6]; 18. 16Ryan Ruhl [9]; 19. 22D-Brady Bacon [5]; 20. 27-Beau Stewart [14]. Non-Winged Sprint Cars Heat winners — Drew Abel, Dallas Hewitt, Jarett Andretti, Matt Westfal, Brady Bacon. B-Feature — 1. 48X-Dustin Smith [5]; 2. 24M-Adam Miller [3]; 3. 82-Nick Landon [4]; 4. 97X-Tyler Hewitt [9]; 5. 7P-Brandon Moore [10]; 6. 2K-Kevin Klatte [2]; 7. 11XDavid Applegate [1]; 8. 21-Travis Hery [6]; 9. 13D-Jeremy Duposki [7]; 10. 5-Bob Mcmillin [11]; 11. 1MMike Moore [12]; 12. 8-Lewie Christian [13]; 13. 33-Brent Matus [14]; 14. 71-Dwayne Spille [8]; B-Feature — 1. 41-Thomas Meseraull [2]; 2. 3J-Tony Beaber [6]; 3. 4-Michael Fischesser [13]; 4. 91X-Aaron Middaugh [1]; 5. 48Mike Burkin [3]; 6. 32M-Derek Hastings [11]; 7. 74-Jt Stapp [5]; 8. 10S-Roger Shammo [10]; 9. 22WMike Weber [9]; 10. 5S-Mark Silva [DNF]; 11. 71C-Barney Craig [DNF]; 12. 13- Brandon Matus [DNF]; 13. 4G-Bill Griffith [DNF]; A Feature — 1. 9-Brady

Bacon(8) 2. 11-Chris Windom [12]; 3. 54-Matt Westfall [4]; 4. 14-Dallas Hewitt [10]; 5. 40-Gary Taylor [14]; 6. 27-Justin Grant [1]; 7. 9N-Luke Hall [2]; 8. 18-Jarett Andretti [6]; 9. 15-Brandon Whited [16]; 10. 12Kody Swanson [7]; 11. 83-Adam Cruea [13]; 12. 41-Thomas Meseraull [22]; 13. 59J-Kirk Jeffries [17]; 14. 82M-Mike Miller [19]; 15. 0Steve Irwin [5]; 16. 74M-Tony Main [11]; 17. 3J-Tony Beaber [24]; 18. 57B-Brandon Spithaler [20]; 19. 19Joe Bares [9]; 20. 31-Chuck Wilson [15]; 21. 24M-Adam Miller [23]; 22. 04-Drew Abel [3]; 23. 17B-Brett Burdette [18]; 24. 48X-Dustin Smith [21].

FOOTBALL Bengals-Bills Bengals-Bills Stats Cincinnati ............10 7 7 0 3—27 Buffalo .................7 3 0 14 0—24 First Quarter Cin_FG Nugent 46, 12:14. Buf_Lewis 3 run (Carpenter kick), 10:01. Cin_Green 18 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 5:26. Second Quarter Cin_Bernard 20 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 8:34. Buf_FG Carpenter 51, 4:14. Third Quarter Cin_M.Jones 10 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 10:49. Fourth Quarter Buf_Chandler 22 pass from Lewis (Carpenter kick), 10:13. Buf_Goodwin 40 pass from Lewis (Carpenter kick), 1:08. Overtime Cin_FG Nugent 43, 6:44. A_67,739. —— Cin Buf First downs . . . . . . . . . 26 20 Total Net Yards . . . . . 483 322 Rushes-yards . . . . 41-165 32-130 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . 318 192 Punt Returns . . . . . . 3-34 2-10 Kickoff Returns . . . 4-103 5-101 Interceptions Ret. . . . 0-0 1-41 Comp-Att-Int . . . 26-40-1 19-32-0 Sacked-Yards Lost . . 3-19 5-24 Punts . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41.2 5-48.8 Fumbles-Lost . . . . . . . 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards . . . . 8-78 4-27 Time of Possession . 42:52 25:24 —— INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Cincinnati, GreenEllis 18-86, M.Jones 1-34, Bernard 15-28, Dalton 7-17. Buffalo, Spiller 10-55, Jackson 10-35, Choice 4-24, Lewis 7-17, Goodwin 1-(minus 1). PASSING_Cincinnati, Dalton 26-40-1-337. Buffalo, Lewis 19-320-216. RECEIVING_Cincinnati, Green 6-103, Bernard 6-72, Sanu 544, M.Jones 3-71, Eifert 2-13, Gresham 2-5, Sanzenbacher 1-23, Tate 1-6. Buffalo, Graham 4-74, Jackson 4-13, Goodwin 2-51, Chandler 2-47, Spiller 2-11, Choice 2-9, Woods 2-9, Hogan 1-2. MISSED FIELD GOALS_Cincinnati, Nugent 34 (WR).

Lions-Browns Lions-Browns Stats Detroit .....................7 0 7 17—31 Cleveland ................0 17 0 0—17 First Quarter Det_Fauria 1 pass from Stafford (Akers kick), 3:27. Second Quarter Cle_Ogbonnaya 4 pass from Weeden (Cundiff kick), 12:52. Cle_Little 2 pass from Weeden

(Cundiff kick), 1:16. Cle_FG Cundiff 40, :08. Third Quarter Det_Bush 18 pass from Stafford (Akers kick), 8:57. Fourth Quarter Det_Fauria 23 pass from Stafford (Akers kick), 10:35. Det_FG Akers 51, 6:04. Det_Fauria 10 pass from Stafford (Akers kick), 2:01. A_71,513. —— Det Cle First downs . . . . . . . . . 24 23 Total Net Yards . . . . . 366 395 Rushes-yards . . . . 28-118 21-126 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 269 Punt Returns . . . . . . 5-22 3-(-10) Kickoff Returns . . . . . 0-0 1-21 Interceptions Ret.. . . . 2-0 1-35 Comp-Att-Int. . . . 25-43-1 26-43-2 Sacked-Yards Lost . . . 1-0 2-23 Punts . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45.8 6-47.3 Fumbles-Lost . . . . . . . 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards . . . . 8-65 9-87 Time of Possession . 33:29 26:31 —— INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Detroit, Bush 1778, Bell 7-25, Leshoure 2-9, Stafford 2-6. Cleveland, Benjamin 1-45, McGahee 10-37, Ogbonnaya 5-24, Weeden 2-10, Gray 1-10, Gordon 1-0, Rainey 1-0. PASSING_Detroit, Stafford 2543-1-248. Cleveland, Weeden 26-432-292. RECEIVING_Detroit, Durham 8-83, Bush 5-57, Pettigrew 4-36, Fauria 3-34, Johnson 3-25, Bell 1-8, Ogletree 1-5. Cleveland, Gordon 7126, Ogbonnaya 7-61, Cameron 564, Bess 2-21, Little 2-12, Barnidge 2-6, McGahee 1-2. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

NFL standings National Football League The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 4 1 0 .800 95 70 Miami . . . . . . 3 2 0 .600 114 117 N.Y. Jets . . . . 3 3 0 .500 104 135 Buffalo. . . . . . 2 4 0 .333 136 157 South Indianapolis . 4 1 0 .800 139 79 Tennessee . . . 3 3 0 .500 128 115 Houston. . . . . 2 4 0 .333 106 177 Jacksonville . 0 6 0 .000 70 198 North Cincinnati . . . 4 2 0 .667 121 111 Baltimore . . . 3 3 0 .500 134 129 Cleveland . . . 3 3 0 .500 118 125 Pittsburgh. . . 1 4 0 .200 88 116 West Kansas City . 6 0 0 1.000152 65 Denver. . . . . . 6 0 0 1.000265 158 San Diego . . . 2 3 0 .400 125 129 Oakland . . . . 2 4 0 .333 105 132 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Philadelphia . 3 3 0 .500 166 179 Dallas . . . . . . 2 3 0 .400 152 136 Washington . . 1 3 0 .250 91 112 N.Y. Giants . . 0 6 0 .000 103 209 South New Orleans . 5 0 0 1.000134 73 Carolina . . . . 2 3 0 .400 109 68 Atlanta . . . . . 1 4 0 .200 122 134 Tampa Bay . . 0 5 0 .000 64 101 North Detroit. . . . . . 4 2 0 .667 162 140 Chicago . . . . . 4 2 0 .667 172 161 Green Bay . . . 3 2 0 .600 137 114 Minnesota . . . 1 4 0 .200 125 158 West Seattle . . . . . . 5 1 0 .833 157 94 San Francisco 3 2 0 .600 113 98 Arizona . . . . . 3 2 0 .600 91 95 St. Louis . . . . 3 3 0 .500 141 154

Sunday's Games Carolina 35, Minnesota 10 Kansas City 24, Oakland 7 St. Louis 38, Houston 13 Green Bay 19, Baltimore 17 Philadelphia 31, Tampa Bay 20 Pittsburgh 19, N.Y. Jets 6 Cincinnati 27, Buffalo 24, OT Detroit 31, Cleveland 17 Seattle 20, Tennessee 13 Denver 35, Jacksonville 19 Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. New Orleans at New England, 4:25 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Open: Atlanta, Miami Monday's Game Indianapolis at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Seattle at Arizona, 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 1 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Carolina, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Detroit, 1 p.m. San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Denver at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. Open: New Orleans, Oakland Monday, Oct. 21 Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 8:40 p.m.

BASEBALL

Postseason League Championship Series (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by Fox Detroit 1, Boston 0 Saturday, Oct. 12: Detroit 1, Boston 0 Sunday, Oct. 13: Detroit (Scherzer 21-3) at Boston (Buchholz 12-1), n Tuesday, Oct. 15: Boston (Lackey 10-13) at Detroit (Verlander 13-12), 4:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Boston (Peavy 12-5) at Detroit (Fister 149), 8:07 p.m. x-Thursday, Oct. 17: Boston at Detroit, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Detroit at Boston, 4:37 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 20: Detroit at Boston, 8:07 p.m. National League All games televised by TBS St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 0 Friday, Oct. 11: St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 2, 13 innings Saturday, Oct. 12: St. Louis 1, Los Angeles 0 Monday, Oct. 14: St. Louis (Wainwright 19-9) at Los Angeles (Ryu 14-8), 8:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15: St. Louis (Lynn 15-10) at Los Angeles, 8:07 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 16: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 4:07 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 18: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:37 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:37 p.m.

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OOO, Boy! I guess I put the crop. Manure can be a my foot in it last week! I’ve good source of nutrients for heard through the grape- a growing crop. Applying vine that the numbers I this “free” fertilizer elimimentioned for land rent did nates the need to purchase commercial fertilizers. That not go over well! Let me recap: I men- alone can free up an extra tioned that I had been in hundred-dollars or so to a meeting and the topic of put toward other expenses in areas with lots of land rents came up. livestock. Another Most of the others of those factors — in the meeting were crop prices — have from eastern Ohio been strong the past and were shocked at few years, due to a what I indicated was number of reasons. being paid around However, this year me. In the article I prices have dropped; mentioned “Being corn is worth half from that western Ag Au g l a i z e / M e rc e r Update what it was a couple years ago. We’ll have county area, I autoDeborah matically said …” Reinhart Brown to wait to see what that does to bottom Apparently, what I lines. Anyway, I hope wrote was translated that those are the numbers this helps clarify that I’m being paid in Shelby county not promoting cash rents … Allow me to elaborate over and above what one can afford to pay. further… While we’re on the topic Yes, I live in southwest Auglaize county, about a of renting land, though, mile from the Mercer allow me to emphasize that county line. The amounts this is a business arrangeI mentioned are relevant for ment and should be treated that area. Why? Because as such. At the very least, they raise lots of livestock the rental agreement needs in Mercer County: chick- to be in writing so that both ens, turkeys, dairy and parties — the landownhogs, lots of hogs. All that er and the farmer — can livestock creates manure, refer back to the duties and lots of manure. It takes a responsibilities of each. The lot of land to get rid of handshake/verbal agreeall that manure. Land is a ment is fine, as long as both finite resource; supply and of you get along and nothing demand enters in … Land happens to either. But, what if you have a falling out? rents are high. Does that automati- What if the farmland is sold? cally translate into those What if one of you “leaves”? same values for Shelby Where is the evidence of county (and other areas what you had agreed to? Do of Auglaize county)? No. your heirs know what you There are a number of fac- were paying/what is owed? tors that go into agreeing Can/will a new owner honor on a rental amount: pro- an agreement he may not ductivity potential of the even know about?? “Getting land itself, what will be it in writing” protects both grown (agronomic vs spe- parties. cialty crops), crop prices, other costs of production, The writer is the Ohio State University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural etc. One of those “costs of Resources for Shelby County, Top of Ohio production” is fertilizing EERA

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Forestry Field Day set for Sunday Trees across the county are beginning to put on their spectacular fall color show. Yes, that is a sure sign it is almost time for Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) annual Forestry Field Day. This year’s event will be held on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the woods of Forest and Ruth Pence. The Pence property is located at 4443 Stoker Road, Houston, near the intersection of Ohio 66 and Stoker Road. Walk the woods with the ODNR Area Forester as she answers questions about timber and woodland management along with tree identification. Guests will also have an opportunity to have their Emerald

Ash Borer questions answered. To delight all members of your family there will be a portable sawmill in operation, wood carvers and chainsaw sculptors performing their magic, a visit from Smokey Bear at 2:30 pm, an opportunity to peel apples by hand cranking, face painting, the ever popular “Touchy Feely box” and free forestry crafts for the children. We are pleased to announce the rehabilitated raptors will be back this year. The woodland trails will be open for your hiking pleasure. Hot dogs, apples and beverages will be served until supplies are exhausted with donations to benefit the Houston FFA Chapter for

their assistance with this community event. We hope to see everyone at the 2013 Forestry Field Day on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information visit our Face book page, our website at www.shelbyswcd.org or call our office at (937) 492-6520, ext. 3. Forestry Field Day is sponsored by the Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District with support from B & B Ag-Vantages, Inc., Shelby County Pork Producer’s, Top of Ohio RC & D, Wagner’s IGA, J & L Power Equipment Inc., Hits 105.5 and the Houston FFA Chapter.

Fish fingerling sale underway The Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District is currently holding the annual fish fingerling sale. The office will be taking orders until noon Oct. 28. The fingerlings will be picked up at the District office, 822 Fair Road, Sidney, at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 29. Buyers are asked to bring a container filled with fresh water from their pond. A 5-gallon bucket with a lid will transport 100 fingerling fish. If buyers are stocking a new pond for the first time, or are considering restocking an older pond, this is an ideal time of

year as the water temperature drops. Species recommended by the OSU Extension and the Ohio Division of Wildlife (depending upon the pond) include: largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, red ear shell cracker, yellow perch, black crappie, white amur (grass carp) and minnows. For details about the sale and recommendations for a pond, call the office at 937-4926520. An order form can be sent to your address, picked up Photo provided at the district office at 822 Fair These are some of the fish fingerlings which are availRoad, or can be found on the able at the sale sponsored by Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District. group’s Facebook page.

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