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$750 billion wasted Health care system squanders money BY RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. health care system squanders $750 billion a year — roughly 30 cents of every medical dollar — through unneeded care, byzantine paper-

work, fraud and other waste, the influential Institute of Medicine said Thursday in a report that ties directly into the presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are accusing each other of trying to slash Medicare and put seniors at risk. But the

counter-intuitive finding from the report is that deep cuts are possible without rationing, and a leaner system may even produce better quality. “Health care in America presents a fundamental paradox,” said the report from an 18-member panel of promi-

INSIDE TODAY Safe room funding • Shelby County residents can receive up to 87.5% of the cost of building a safe room. Page 20

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Keith Applegate • Sylvester “Si” Charles Behr • Helen I. Wolfe • Gary L. McCoy Sr.

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Sharing his knowledge Curator emeritus for the Smithsonian Museum Herman Viola (right) of Falls Church, Va., talks to Tilda Phlipot, of Sidney, about a famous collection of native American lithographic prints on display at the Shelby County Historical Society Thursday. Viola has extensive knowledge of the prints. Additional coverage of Viola’s visit to Sidney will be published in Saturday’s newspaper.

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fined $75 and costs for driving without a license and also fined $30 for a traffic light violation. • Patricia L. Melvin, 24, of Troy, was fined $30 and costs for a seatbelt violation. • Rebecca A. Thornton, 18, 18450 Johnston Road, was fined $25 and costs for following too closely. Court fines These people recently paid fines and costs totaling $135 (unless noted) on a variety of charges as follows: Deborah J. Zehringer, 28, 416 S. Ohio Ave., fishing without a license, $155. Courtney R. VanHook, 24, 936 Buckeye Ave., Apt. 232, seatbelt, $116. Alysha D. Davis, 20, Dover Ave., 1707 Botkins, speeding. Mickey C. Haskell, 27, 425 Fairview Ave., seatbelt, $116. Julie D. Thien, 24, 616 Campbell Road, speeding. Tina L. Leckey, 49, 627 S. Miami Ave., speeding. Sharon S. Grimes, 42, 411 Bowman Road, speeding. Kathleen J. Thompson, 62, 826 Taylor Drive, seatbelt, $116. Molly M. Evans, 23, 705 N. Main Ave., speeding. Kevin N. Lotz, 19, 14765 State Route 6, Jackson Center, failure to file registration, $136. Timothy J. Magoto, 51, 6644 Mason Road, Fort Loramie, speeding. Amanda J. Smith, 32, 15278 Meranda Road, Anna, speeding. Timmy A. Pierce, 42, 16083 Kirkwood Road, one way street, $136. Navin K. Mandal, 28, 623 S. Walnut Ave., speeding, $141. Roger G. Ashenbach, 78, 244 Overland Drive, following too closely, $136. Timothy E. Wellbaum,

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Police log THURSDAY -12:24 a.m.: theft. Vincent R. McNamara, 309 Doering St., reported his 27-inch road bicycle had been stolen from his yard. WEDNESDAY -5:33 p.m.: forgery. Police served James Snavely, 67, 632 Folkerth Ave., Lot 76 a summons for attempted forgery. -4:42 p.m.: theft. Walmart security reported the theft of various items of merchandise from the store at 2400 Michigan St. Police charged Kyle Wilkerson, 22, and Matthew Cotterman, 26, both of 412 E. South St., with theft. -3:09 p.m.: breaking and entering. Connie J. Bell of Wagner Realty told police the front door and lock of a residence at 760 E. Hoewisher Road had been broken to enter the premises. -10:25 a.m.: breaking and entering. First Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Miami Ave., told police a 42-inch lawn tractor, 27-inch snow blower, a string trimmer and push mower had been taken from a garage. The church valued the equipment at $2.500. -7:57 a.m.: theft. Angela D. Williamson, 848 Crescent Drive, reported her wallet, with credit cards $40 in cash and several medical cards, had been stolen from her vehicle. TUESDAY -12:39 p.m.: burglary. Carmen Snyder, 401 Michigan St., told police several game systems and a large quantity of games had been stolen from her burglarized residence.

that damaged three vehicles. Officers said Armstrong was turning onto Industrial Drive from Vandemark Road and was struck by a van driven by Megan L. Knox, 31, 1627 Catalpa Drive. The impact caused Armstrong’s vehicle to strike a stopped vehicle operated by Scott D. Lanzer, 43, of 103 Sapphire St., Anna. There was disabling damage to the Armstrong and Knox vehicles and nonfunction damage to Lanzer’s. • A city of Sidney vehicle operated by Warren B. Melerine, 37, and a pickup truck driven by Ryan Hufford, 32, 606 Robinwood Ave., were involved in an accident shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of North Main Street. Investigating officers said Melerine was attempting to stop a vehicle he had observed driving recklessly when Hufford’s truck drove from Lane Street onto Main in the wrong direction and was struck by the pursuing vehicle. Melerine was cited by police for failure to con-

trol and Hufford for driving the wrong direction on a one-way street. There was minor damage to both vehicles.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -10:10 p.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call on northbound Interstate 75. -9:32 p.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to a medical call in the 2900 block of Summerfield Trail. -12:05 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1600 block of Michigan Street for a medical call. -9:40 a.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to a medical call in the 1000 block of Evergreen Drive. -9:04 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 3000 block of Cisco Road for a medical call. -8:39 a.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 1100 block of Westwood Drive for a medical call. -7:09 a.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fair Road for a medical call.

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SHELBY COUNTY APPLEFEST CELEBRATION INCLUDING: • Displays of the various art projects the children have created this summer including: tree masks, kinetic sculpture, pour painting, photography, mosaic birdbaths, and nature inspired tile impressions. • Children's garden competition judging on Sat. The team with the most donations wins! • Handmade art and crafts for sale. Items for sale will include mosaic stepping stones, hand made pillow-case nightgowns, mosaic birdbaths, fresh baked goods, mosaic votive glasses, and handcrafted wind-chimes. All proceeds go to the Alternative Resource Foundation charity! • Face-painting, henna tattoos, balloon art and games for the children

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In Sidney Municipal Court Thursday morning, Thomas J. Bugg III, 62, of West Chester, was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a driving while under the influence that was charge amended to reckless operation. He will be permitted to continue and complete the court’s Celebrate Recovery program in lieu of jail. • A child endangering charge against James J. Kleiner, 32, 1194 Rees Drive, was dismissed at the request of the law director. In Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon, misuse of a credit card charges against Michael W. Carey, 65, at large, were dismissed by the state after he pleaded to a related charge in Shelby County Common Pleas Court. • Courtney S. Wilder, 18, of Cecil, was fined $50 and costs on a criminal trespassing charge that was amended to disorderly conduct. • Michael D. Liveston, 18, 226 New Columbia Boulevard, was fined $50 and costs for underage consumption of alcohol. • Justin E. Langevin, 26, 322 Riverside Drive, was fined $75 and costs on a charge of driving while under suspension from a previous DUI offense that was amended to driving while under restrictions. • James J. Kleiner, 32, 1194 Rees Drive, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a driving while under the influence charge that was amended to being in physical control of the vehicle. If he completes an alcohol intervention program and pays fines and costs in full, jail may be reconsidered. • Berdina L. Gross, 51, 716 Spruce Ave., was

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Sylvester “Si” Charles Behr, 89, 1158 Westwood Drive, Sidney, away passed W e d n e s d a y, Sept. 5, 2012, at 2:30 a.m. at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1923, in Sidney, the son the late of Charles and Rose ( Wa t e r c u t t e r ) Behr. On Sept. 9, 1943, he married Mary M. “Peggy” (Young) Behr, who survives along with one son, Michael C. Behr and wife, Connie, of Sidney; two grandchildren, Lori M. Erfmeier and husband, W. Shawn, of Columbus, Ind., and Kevin Behr and wife, Nicole, of Sidney; four great-grandchildren, Ava and Lucy Behr, of Sidney, and Leyton and Spencer Erfmeier of Columbus, Ind. One sister survives, Alberta (Bertie) Palmisano, of Sidney. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn Parr and husband, Robert, of Marion, and Marjorie Kendall and husband, Bud, of Sidney. Sylvester was a World War II veteran, sergeant of the 4180th Army Air Force Base Unit, serving from 1943 through 1946. He retired from the former Monarch Machine

Tool Co. in Sidney as a liason after 47 years of employment. He was a member of the Sidney American Legion Post No. 217, and also a member of Holy Angels Catholic C h u r c h . Sylvester was a loving, devoted husband, father, g r a n d f a t h e r, great-grandfather and was always liked by many and will be missed dearly by family and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Holy Angels at Church, Catholic with the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. Friends may call Monday, 5-8 p.m. at Funeral Cromes Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church or Holy Angels School in memory of Sylvester C. Behr. Condolences may be expressed to the Behr family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

Gary L. McCoy Sr. WAPAKONETA — Gary L. McCoy Sr., 64, of Wa p a k o n e t a , passed away at 5:30 a.m. Sept. 6, 2012, at Lima Manor. He was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Canton, Ill., to Richard and Betty Jo (Hukill) McCoy, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 28, 1972, he married Judy L. McBeth, who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include two sons, Craig and Richard McCoy; a daughter, Michelle Schrober; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Karen Jo Reed and Kathy Blumenstein. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary McCoy Jr., and a brother, Michael McCoy. Gary served in Viet Nam in 1969 until being wounded and was awarded a Purple Heart. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and with the Peoria Illinois Air National Guard for 13 years. He was employed at Holloways in Jackson Center until its closure in August of 2011. He was a lifetime

member of the V.F.W. Post 8445, American Legion Post 330, and the AmVets Post 333. He was also a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Wapakoneta. He was also one of the charter members of the Chained Eagles of Ohio and an original trustee for the group. He participated in many of their service activities for veterans. Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Pastor Gary Bragg will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, where military rites will be performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Harvest Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.

Helen I. Wolfe I. Helen Wolfe, 94, of 2901 Fair Road, Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, at 5:25 p.m. at the Fair Haven Shelby County Home. She was born on April 5, 1918, in Mendon, the daughter of the late Earl and Erena (Wurster) Santa. On Jan. 3, 1939, she married Arthur Stukenborg, who preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1958. On Oct. 30, she married 1959, Robert A. Wolfe in Winchester, Ind., who preceded her in death on April 9, 1976. She is survived by a son, Barry and (Janice) Wolfe, of Houston; two grandchildren, Angela (Phil) Cozad and Deanna (Gordon) Walker, both of Houston; great-grandchildren, Michael (Elizabeth) Cozad, Stephanie Cozad, Emily and Cierra Cozad, Jaime Walker, Jill (Cory) Jolly and Bryan Walker; and several nieces and nephews, including a close nephew, Lipold, of Richard Dublin. Five brothers, one sister and one grandson,

Wolfe, Kevin preceded her in death. Helen was a homemaker, a member of the Houston Congregational Christian Church, Houston Ladies Aide and the Houston Community Association. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, walking, and spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua with Pastor Bill Biza officiating. There will be no public visitation prior to graveside services. Arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney. Memorials may be made to the Houston Community Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 368, Houston, OH 45333, in memory of Helen I. Wolfe. Condolences may be expressed to the Wolfe family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

Commissioners open baler bids Shelby County Commissioners on Thursday opened bids for a 2RAM baler for the Shelby County Waste District’s Recycling Center in Sidney. The three bids received were forwarded to the waste district for a recommendation. The bid will be awarded next week. Commissioners also allowed county bills totaling $308,532.64 and released $1,493.95 from the $5 permissive license plate fee fund to the village of Kettlersville. A total of $4,440 was advanced from the re-

volving loan fund to the community housing fund for the Regional Planning Commission. The board of commissioners appropriated also $33,000 into Job & Family Services’ contracts fund. Then and Now fund expenditures of county departments totaling $4,620.78 were approved. On Tuesday, commissioners granted a resident’s petition to vacate a portion of right of way requested by a Montra resident. The board had reviewed the site last week.

Neil Armstrong to be buried at sea CINCINNATI (AP) — Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, will be buried at sea. A family spokesman said Thursday no other details on the timing or the location of the burial were available. Armstrong was a Navy fighter pilot before joining the space program. A public memorial service will be held at the Washington Na-

tional Cathedral Thursday. The 10 a.m. service will be broadcast live on NASA Television and streamed on the websites of the cathedral and space agency. It will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis. But reservations still must be made through NASA. A private service was held in Ohio for Armstrong, who died Aug. 25 at age 82.

Hanks, Timberlake among ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ stars LOS ANGELES (AP) — More A-listers have signed on to support the third Stand Up to Cancer telethon. Organizers say Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Justin Timberlake, Sofia Vergara, and Olympic gold medalists Gabrielle Douglas and Missy Franklin will participate in the hour-long TV special. It is set to air Friday on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and more than a dozen cable channels. The slate of stars announced Wednesday also includes Eric Stonestreet, Ray Romano, Felicity Huffman, Rocco DiSpirito and Maura Tierney. They’ll join previously announced participants such as Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, Jessica Biel, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Ren-

ner, Seth Rogen, Emma Stone and Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow also is an executive producer of the fundraiser that will be carried commercial-free from 8-9 p.m. EDT from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Coldplay and Alicia Keys are set to perform during the special, and patients participating in Stand Up to Cancer trials will share their experiences. Stand Up to Cancer has raised more than $180 million for cancer research and awareness since the telethon was established in 2008. The organization said it has awarded grants to seven multidisciplinary research “Dream Teams” and to scientists seeking innovative approaches to end cancer’s

role as the world’s leading cause of death. The telethon features a celebrity phone bank that allows donors who call in to talk with the stars. The cable channels carrying the telethon are BIO, Encore, HBO, Showtime, HBO Latino, ION Television, LMN, Logo, MLB Network, mun2, Palladia, Starz, TBS, Smithsonian and VH1. Stand Up to Cancer was cofounded by “Spider-Man” movie producer Laura Ziskin, who produced its first two telethons in 2008 and 2010. Ziskin lost her seven-year fight against breast cancer last year. ——— Online: http://www.standup2cancer.org

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Friday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2012. There are 115 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 7, 1812, the Battle of Borodino took place during the Wars as Napoleonic French troops clashed with Russian forces outside Moscow; although France won a short-term victory, Russia was able to ultimately drive out Napoleon’s invaders. (The battle was commemorated by composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky with his “1812 Overture.”) On this date: I In 1533, England’s Queen Elizabeth I was born in Greenwich. I In 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette, the French hero of the American Revolution, bade farewell to President John Quincy Adams at the White House. I In 1892, James J. Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan to win the world heavyweight crown in New Orleans in a fight conducted under the Marquess of Queensberry rules. I In 1907, the British liner RMS Lusitania set out from Liverpool, England, on its maiden voyage, arriving six days later in New York. I In 1940, Nazi Germany began its eightmonth blitz of Britain during World War II with the first air attack on London. I In 1957, the original version of the animated NBC peacock logo, used to denote programs “brought to you in living color,” made its debut at the beginning of “Your Hit Parade.” I In 1962, author Karen Blixen, also known as Isak Dinesen, died in Rungstedlund, Denmark, at age 77. I In 1964, the controversial “Daisy” commercial, an ad for President Lyndon B. Johnson’s election campaign featuring a plucking flower girl petals followed by a nuclear explosion, aired on NBC-TV. I In 1972, the International Olympic Committee banned Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett of the U.S. from further competition for talking to each other on the victory stand in Munich during the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” after winning the gold and silver medals in the 400-meter run.

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Man gulps down 1.5 carat diamond COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A man visiting a gem exhibition in Sri Lanka's capital swallowed a 1.5 carat diamond in front of the owner and was taken by police to a hospital, where an X-ray showed the $13,000 stone inside him. Exhibitor Suresh Wijekoon said the man was behaving suspiciously at his stalls and when he reached closer to the suspect, the man suddenly swallowed the diamond at his hand before Suresh alerted police at the exhibition venue. Chou Wan, a 32-year-old from China, is in custody pending further investigation, police spokesman Ajith Rohana said. An X-ray proved the diamond was inside Chou's body, said hospital director Dr.Anil Jasinghe at Colombo National, where the suspect was taken for the test.

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GENDARMES AND investigators stand at the camp site where the slain British family were holidaying in Saint Jorioz, near Annecy, Thursday. Immobilized with fear, a 4-year-old British girl huddled for eight hours beneath the legs of her slain mother in the back of a car filled with corpses on a remote Alpine road — all while French investigators stood nearby, unaware the girl was there. The stunning discovery Thursday of the girl, apparently unharmed, heightened the drama around a mysterious shooting rampage that left four adults dead and a 7-year-old girl hospitalized with bullet wounds and skull fractures. The reason for the killing, in a wooded area near the village of Chevaline, remains unclear.

Family slain, child found 8 hours later ANNECY, France (AP) — French authorities struggled Thursday to explain why no one found a 4-year-old girl for eight hours at a blood-strewn crime scene as she huddled in a car under the skirt of a corpse — apparently her dead mother or grandmother. The stunning discovery Thursday of the girl, apparently unharmed, heightened the drama around a mysterious shooting rampage in the French Alps that left four adults dead and a 7-year-old girl hospitalized after being shot and brutally beaten. The reason for the slayings remained unclear a day after a cyclist came across the corpses in a wooded area near the mountain village of Chevaline. It took on increasingly international ramifications, with links emerging Thursday tying the

slain family to Britain, Iraq and Sweden. Prosecutor Eric Maillaud said investigators were searching for possible perpetrators and studying all possibilities, including a score-settling attack or simply that the family was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” The bodies of a man and two women were found shot to death in a BMW and the body of an unrelated male French cyclist was found on the ground nearby. Maillaud described a methodical killing, with three victims shot in the head. The two girls, who police said were sisters, were put under police care. The prosecutor warned there may still be a killer or killers on the loose seeking to “get rid of” witnesses to the “scene of immense savagery.”

At a news conference, authorities tried to explain how the 4-year-old went unnoticed. “The girl was found totally immobile in fact on the floor of the vehicle, behind the front passenger-side seat, under the legs — under the skirt — of one of the women who were killed, around a large travel bag, totally invisible and silent, which explains why no one saw her before,” Maillaud said. Maillaud said the car was registered to a British man born in Baghdad in 1962. He said the man, who had moved to Britain in 2002, and his family had been vacationing in France since August, camping on nearby Lake Annecy. The driver was identified by the Sipa news agency as Saad al Hilli, a resident of a London suburb.

The need for speed: 85 mph AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will soon open a stretch of highway with the highest speed limit in the country, giving eager drivers a chance to rip through a trip between two of the state’s largest metropolitan areas. The Texas Transportation Commission has approved a speed limit of 85 mph for a 41-mile toll road several miles east of the increasingly crowded Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. “I would love it,” Austin resident Alan Guckian said. “Sometimes it’s fun to just open it up.” But while some drivers will want to test

their horsepower and radar detectors, others are asking if safety is taking a backseat. “The research is clear that when speed limits go up, fatalities go up,” said Russ Rader, a spokesman for the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. He said higher speed limits get people to their destinations faster, “but the trade-off is more crashes and more highway deaths.” A 2009 report in the American Journal of Public Health studied traffic fatalities in the U.S. from 1995 to 2005 and found that more than 12,500 deaths were attributable to increases in speed limits on all kinds of roads.

OBAMA struggle for millions. In the run-up to Obama’s speech, delegates erupted in tumultuous cheers when former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, grievously wounded in a 2011 assassination attempt, walked onstage to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The cheers grew louder when she blew kisses to the crowd. And louder still when huge video screens inside the hall showed the face of Osama bin Laden, the terrorist mastermind killed in a daring raid on his Pakistani hideout by U.S. special operations forces — on a mission approved by the current commander in chief. With unemployment at 8.3 percent, Obama said the task of recovering from the economic disaster of 2008 is exceeded in American history only by the challenge Franklin Delano Roosevelt faced when he took office in the Great Depression in 1933. “It will require common effort, shared responsibility and the kind of bold persistent experimentation” that FDR employed, Obama said. In an appeal to independent voters who might be considering a vote for Romney, he added that those who carry on Roosevelt’s legacy “should remember that not every problem can be remedied with another government

“Yet, American health care is falling short on basic dimensions of quality, outcomes, costs and equity,” the report concluded. If banking worked like health care, ATM transactions would take days, the report said. If home building were like health care, carpenters, electricians and plumbers would work from different blueprints and hardly talk to each other. If shopping were like health care, prices would not be posted and could vary widely within the same store, depending on who was paying. If airline travel were like health care, individual pilots would be free to design their own preflight safety checks — or not perform one at all. How much is $750 billion? The one-year estimate of health care waste is equal to more than ten years of Medicare cuts in Obama’s health care law. It’s more than the Pentagon budget. It’s more than enough to care for the uninsured. Getting health care costs better controlled is one of the keys to reducing the deficit, the biggest domestic challenge facing the next president. The report did not lay out a policy prescription for Medicare and Medicaid but suggested there’s plenty of room for lawmakers to find a path. Both Obama and Romney agree there has to be a limit to Medicare spending, but they differ on how to get that done. Obama would rely on a powerful board to cut payments to service providers, while gradually changing how hospitals and doctors are paid to reward results instead of volume. Romney would limit the amount of money future retirees can get from the govfor medical ernment insurance, relying on the private market to find an efficient solution. Each accuses of the other of jeopardizing the well-being of seniors. But panel members urged a frank discussion with the public about the value Americans are getting for their health care dollars. As a model, they cited “Choosing Wisely,” a campaign launched earlier this year by nine medical societies to challenge the widespread perception that more care is better. “Rationing to me is when we are denying medical care that is helpful to patients, on the basis of costs,” said cardiologist Dr. Rita Redberg, a medical school professor at the University of California, San Francisco.

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FORMER REP. Gabrielle Giffords (left) blows a kiss after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday. program or dictate from Washington.” His campaign said the president would ask the country to rally around a “real achievable plan that will create jobs, expand opportunity and ensure an economy built to last.” He added, “The truth is it will take more than a few years for us to solve challenges that have built up over a decade.” The evening also included a nomination acceptance

speech from Vice President Joe Biden, whose appeal to blue collar voters rivals or even exceeds Obama’s own. Delegates approved his nomination to a new term by acclamation as he and his family watched from VIP seats above the convention floor. Biden told the convention in his own speech that he had watched as Obama “made one gutsy decision after another” to stop an economic free-fall after they took office in 2009.

Now, he said, “we’re on a mission to move this nation forward — from doubt and downturn to promise and prosperity.” With Obama in the hall listening, Biden jabbed at the president’s challenger, as well. “I found it fascinating last week — when Governor Romney said that as President he’d take a jobs tour. Well with all his support for outsourcing — it’s going to have to be a foreign trip.” First lady Michelle Obama, popular with the public, was ready to introduce her husband, two nights after she delivered her own speech in the convention’s opening session. Delegates who packed into their convention hall were serenaded by singer James Taylor and rocked by R&B blues artist Mary J. Blige as they awaited Obama’s speech. There was no end to the jabs aimed at Romney and the Republicans. “Ask Osama bin Laden if he’s better off than four years ago,” said Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, who lost the 2004 election in a close contest with President George W. Bush. It was a mocking answer to the Republicans’ repeated question of whether Americans are better off than when Obama took office.

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This Evening â&#x20AC;˘ Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

Saturday Morning â&#x20AC;˘ Lockington New Beginnings Church offers a sausage and pancake breakfast at the church, 10288 Museum Trail, Lockington, from 8 to 11 a.m. $4 donation. Discount for seniors and children. â&#x20AC;˘ Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Botkins, 9 to 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Anna, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ Women Walking in the Word meets at 1 p.m. at the Mount Zion House of Prayer, 324 Grove St. Use the rear entrance.

Saturday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Saturday Night Trap Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 6:30 p.m., 10 birds. Program starts at 8 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public. â&#x20AC;˘ The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club â&#x20AC;&#x153;Checkmatesâ&#x20AC;? meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Sunday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. â&#x20AC;˘ The Catholic Adult Singles Club will meet for canoeing and supper in West Milton. for information, call (419) 678-8691.

Monday Morning â&#x20AC;˘ Church Women United will hold its Bible study from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Pasco United Methodist Church in Pasco. Take Bibles. Monday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at the Sidney Moose lodge. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Deb Barga at 492-3167.

Monday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ Minster Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Minster Historical Society Museum, 112 Fourth St., Minster. â&#x20AC;˘ Shelby County Girl Scout Leaders Service Unit 37 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. â&#x20AC;˘ The Friends of the New Knoxville Community Library will meet at 7 p.m. 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;˘ Shelby County Woodcarvers meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County. Beginners to master carvers are welcome. 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;˘ Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. 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;˘ TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

Tuesday Morning â&#x20AC;˘ The Piqua Public Library, 116 W. High St., Piqua, offers storytime for children 4 to kindergarten from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Registration is required at (937) 773-6753.

Tuesday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. â&#x20AC;˘ Rainbow Gardeners meets at noon at the American Legion. â&#x20AC;˘ The Tween Book Club will meet at the Francis J. Stallo Library in Minster at 3:30 p.m. Children in grades 4-6 are invited.

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cide to do laundry after Joe left for work, so I soon figured out how to change the motor from the pump to the washing machine. This is the same motor that I use on my washing machine 16 years later. It is probably seeing the end of its days. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a cistern pump right away. Joe would take 5-gallon buckets out of the cistern for me to do laundry. It always looked dangerous, so we did get a cistern pump then. Now I am spoiled when I can just run hot water into my washing machine and not have to carry and heat the water first. Last night, we attended the open house at the school. The children could meet their new teachers. They had hot dog sandwiches, carrots, celery sticks, cauliflower, oranges and grapes for everyone to eat. We sure appreciate the do schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moving all of Lorettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes to the first-floor lower level. It will be so much easier for her to not have to climb the stairs. School doors will open on Tuesdays, Sept. 4. Son Kevin will have his seventh birthday on Sunday, Sept. 2. It is so hard to

believe our youngest is that age. Kevin said he wants cupcakes instead of a cake. Also a happy 40th birthday to my editor, Kevin Williams. We wish you Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessings on your birthday and always. My husband, Joe, is off work for the Labor Day weekend, so he will have a four-day break. Daughter Elizabeth will be off on Monday as well. I had enough tomatoes to can more tomato juice this week. Red beets are ready to be canned, but we will leave that until next week. I will share a recipe that a reader sent to me. REFRIGERATOR COOKIES 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Cream shortening, add sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix well, sift together dry ingredients. Add to other ingredients. Shape into a log. Place in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Slice and bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

QUICK READ Card party planned The Shelby County Memorial VFW Post 4239 Ladies Auxiliary will its annual sponsor fundraising card party Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The admission is $3 at the door. Card games will be of the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choice. There will also be a raffle, 50/50, snacks, cookies, coffee and punch. There is plenty of parking in the back, convenient to the hall.

Library game MINSTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster has hidden storybook characters throughout the library. Patrons who find them all during September will win pieces of candy.

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What do you have to say? Sheriff John Lenhart, master of ceremonies of the Applefest pageant, asks contestant Eleanor Wigley, 4, an impromptu question as 2011 Little Miss Apple of My Eye winner Alexandria Gaerke looks on during the competition at the Senior Center Wednesday night. Wigley is the daughter of Melinda Jones and Kenneth Wigley, of Sidney.

Cat litter tubs have many additional uses Dear Readers: tight.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Charâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Recycle, reuse lene in Missisand repurposeâ&#x20AC;? sippi should be the â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I reuse catbuzz words on litter containers your lips. Here to store my birdare just a few of seed in, and I althe many ideas ways carry one that came in around the yard Hints when I asked you when I weed the for hints about flower beds. from cat litter tubs: They also are Heloise good for storing â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I read you in the Tyler (Texas) Heloise Cruse Christmas-tree M o r n i n g lights.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Patty Telegram. We line one in Ohio with a trash sack, and â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I make a fishing when we clean the litter bucket out of old litter box, we put it in the lined containers by cutting the container and then put lid in half and attaching a the lid on. We also use one hinge. Since I made my as a mop bucket.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ila, first one several years ago, via email we have been asked to â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;When empty, I recy- make about 10 of them.â&#x20AC;? cle and use them for stor- â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bill in Ohio ing garden soil and Thanks for all the wonpotting soil. Since the tubs derful hints for reusing have a handle, they are these tubs. Have any otheasy to carry and air- ers? Please send them in,

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â&#x20AC;˘ Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ The Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, offers a stroke support group meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Laundry is that did not hanging on the have a motor lines drying rewas our well ally quickly pump. We had a with the sun windmill, so on and breeze windy days the blowing. It took wind would longer than pump the water usual to do the to the water Amish washing as the tank for the animotor on the mals. Days Cook washing mawhen there was chine kept Lovina Eicher not enough wind shutting down. to make the I will have to have Joe windmill, go we had to look at it when he comes pump the water by hand. home from work. We It would seem to take usually wash clothes on forever to get those stop Mondays, Wednesdays, tanks. Cold water was and Fridays, but had to also pumped over the wait until today because milk cans to cool the we were out of gas. It is milk off quickly. We not fun filling up the gas would take turns pumpjugs in town when the ing and that chore would gas is over $4 a gallon. It get tiresome too. When would be lots cheaper to we first moved to our do laundry the way we own place after Joe and I did when we were grow- were married, we did not ing up. It was a lot have a windmill. Joe harder work, though, would pump the water to and I remember how the tank for horses and tiresome it was to push our cow and calf. Later the handle on the wash- on we did get a motor ing machine back and that Joe would hook on forth. Mom would set the the pump and move to timer for a certain many my washing machine on minutes on each load. I wash days. (Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remember that there Note: Old Order Amish were a few times when I communities vary from would set the timer off place to place, some before it was done. I am allow gasoline-powered sure that Mom caught motors, others do not. on that some loads were Lovinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community perdone faster than others. mits them.) Another thing back then I would sometimes de-

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Services council meets of the Members Shelby County Community Services Council learned about the services provided by Metropolitan Housing during their meeting Aug. 22. In attendance were Jodie Brewer, Julie Fogt, Terri Frick, Tina Haggerty, Michelle Mason, Bob Parker, Deborah Santiago, and Helen Scott.

RUSSIA – Elizabeth Schulze, of Russia, and Luke Barhorst, of Anna, have announced their engagement and plans to marry Sept. 22, 2012, at Saint Remy Catholic Church in Russia. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gary and Susan Schulze, of Russia. She is a 2006 graduate of Schulze/Barhorst Russia High School and a graduate of Edison Community College. She is employed by Advance Foot and Ankle Care as a medical assistant. PIQUA — Paintings Her fiance is the son of Paul and Ann Barhorst, from the collection of the of Anna. He graduated from Anna High School in Public Library will Piqua 2007. He is employed by Wells Brothers and is a be on exhibit during Arttrustee of Van Buren Township. walk Sept. 14 from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Piqua. Among the artworks be Penrhyn Stanwill SMITH Her mother is origilaws’s mural from the forDavid Smith and nally from Sidney. Citizens Bank. mer Cheyann Berryhill, of (1877-1957) was Stanlaws Sidney, have announced SIMON the birth of a daughter, FORT LORAMIE — an artist, filmmaker, and Aurora Jean Smith, Ryan and Janessa real estate developer, acborn Aug. 19, 2012, at Simon, of Fort Loramie, cording to library director 10:43 a.m. in the have announced the Jim Oda. During the roarC o p e l a n d - E m e r s o n birth of a son, Rogan ing ’20s, his paintings riFamily Birth Center at Steven Simon, born Aug. valed the famous “Gibson Wilson Memorial Hospi- 16, 2012, at 12:52 p.m. in Girl” illustrations. Stantal. the Copeland-Emerson laws’s art was featured on She weighed 7.9 Family Birth Center at the cover of many magapounds and was 20 3/4 Wilson Memorial Hospi- zines of the time. Stanlaws also painted inches long. tal in Sidney. Her maternal grandHe weighed 7 pounds, portraits of some of the are Joyce 12 ounces, and was 20.5 most beautiful silent parents movie stars of the day. Motsinger, of Sidney, inches long. The mural in the liand Craig Berryhill, of He was welcomed Oliver Springs, Tenn. home by his brother, Her paternal grand- Reed Simon, 1. parents are David L. His maternal grandSmith, of Sidney, and parents are Keith and Julie Graves, of Piqua. Sharon Reeder, of Fort Shelby County Habitat Her great-grandpar- Loramie. His paternal for Humanity (SCHFH), ents are Genevieve grandparents are Steve an affiliate of Habitat for Motsinger, of Sidney, Simon, of Russia, and Humanity International James “Jim” Marr, of Richard and Cindy in Atlanta, Ga., is bouncTroy, and Wilma Berry- Larger, of Fort Loramie. ing back from near dissohill, of Oliver Springs, His great-grand- lution two years ago. Tenn. mother is Martha Bensorganization, The Her mother is origi- man, of Fort Loramie. which supplies homes to nally from Sidney. His mother is the for- people who help to pay for mer Janessa Reeder, of them with “sweat equity,” ROBINSON Fort Loramie. had lost most of its board Chris Robinson and members and much of its Stephanie Couchot, of STANG funding in the economic Sidney, have announced Keith and Janell recession that hit the the birth of a daughter, Stang, of Sidney, have United States four years Kendall Ann Robinson, announced the birth of a ago. born Aug. 12, 2012, at son, Jaxon Robert Stang, With 12 trustees on the 6:41 a.m. in the born Aug. 21, 2012, at board now, it has reorganC o p e l a n d - E m e r s o n 4:20 p.m. in the ized and begun a new proFamily Birth Center at C o p e l a n d - E m e r s o n Wilson Memorial Hospi- Family Birth Center at tal. Wilson Memorial Hospiweighed 7 tal. She TROY — Troy Main pounds, 9 ounces, and He weighed 7 pounds, Street Inc. presents the was 19.5 inches long. 7 ounces, and was 20 2012 Taste of Troy Sept. She was welcomed inches long. home by her brother, His maternal grand- 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cameron Robinson, 2. parents are Barb The event is held annuHer maternal grand- Borchers, of Sidney, and ally in downtown Troy to parents are James and the late Bob Borchers. showcase local restauAnita Couchot, of Sid- His paternal grandpar- rants in the town square. Visitors can sample the ney. Her paternal grand- ents are Jim and Peg culinary creations of 14 parents are Paul Stang, of Russia. Robinson, of MurfreesHis great-grandpar- hometown restaurants, boro, Tenn., and Linda ents are Elma Wolaver listen to live music, shop Robinson, of Lima. and Martha Borchers, at the Downtown Farmers Market, and participate in Her great-grandpar- both of Houston. ents are Cyril and MarHis mother is the for- beer and wine tastings. garet Lange, of Fort mer Janell Borchers, of Expect to taste a wide range of food from a variLoramie. Houston.

Frick presented a program about the housing authority, which oversees 175 public housing units and the local Section 8 housing operations. Frick told the group that there are no vacancies, but waiting lists for public housing and for elderly housing. Applications are accepted on Thursdays.

In other business, Mason, of Community of Darke, Housing Miami and Shelby Counties announced that Shelby County is part of a new, six-county Regional Continuum of Care. Funding received will be divided by population. Fogt, of Compassionate Care, reported a fiveyear anniversary health

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brary’s collection was painted in 1954. It once covered the walls of the Citizens Bank at the corner of Main and Ash streets in Piqua. During a renovation of the bank more than 20 years ago, members of the Piqua Historical Society were able to peel the painted panels from the bank’s walls and store them in the library/museum’s permanent collection. The subject matter of this mural is an evolving Piqua: from the life of Native Americans, through settlers and traders, the canal, and moving eventually to industrialization and more modern buildings, including the Piqua post office, hospital, and

fire department. According to Oda, “One four-foot-wide section of the mural has been framed and is currently on display on the second floor of the library. However, for the Artwalk event, we are going to bring out an additional panel, one that has not been on public display since it hung in the bank many years ago. The artist’s choice of colors is unique and very bright, and he was not afraid to take certain liberties with historical fact in the creation of his work. Still, the images evoke a lovely and romanticized vision of Piqua’s past.” Other artworks from the library’s collections, will be on display also.

fair will be Aug. 29. Scott, of the Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services, reported that the agency has received funding for those needing job training who are unemployed. Santiago, of 4C for Children, informed the group her organization has openings for two positions to assist in improving daycares.

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Habitat seeks board members gram, a Brush with Kindness. The program is designed to help with home repairs needed by lowerincome homeowners. Because not all affiliates are approved by the international organization to participate in the program, local trustees are pleased that the Shelby County chapter was granted the go-ahead. Homeowners must file an application and repayment for the work is based on a debt-to-income ratio. Local members hope the program will help to im-

prove area neighborhoods. The SCHFH is recruiting additional board members, especially those who would be willing to serve as president or vice president, and for volunteers to serve on committees and to help with project work. It is also looking for donated office space and donated storage space. It has had to turn down gifts of building materials because it has insufficient space to store them. Interested parties should contact Larry Gockley at shcohabitat@yah00.com.

In addition to a Brush with Kindness, SCHFC has instituted new operational procedures. Families who apply for a house or for a Brush with Kindness project must meet with counselors at the Counseling Christian Center to discuss their financial situations. Mentors from the banking community have volunteered to help the families, as needed, to keep them financially on track. SCHFC built its first house in 1991. It relies on donations and mortgage payments to fund projects.

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ety of independent restaurants including Cajun, Italian, Mexican, locally grown and raised, and more. New participants in this year’s Taste of Troy are the recently-opened KuZZinZ Bar and Grill, and Unrefined Café. “Tastes” for sale include a diverse array of menu items such as homemade ice cream, roasted corn chowder, pizza, caramel apples, crawfish etouffee, chicken salad sandwiches, sausage creole, cookies, bourbon chicken, southwestern pasta alfredo, strawberries with Kahlua able to the Piqua com- sauce, ribeye steak sandmunity for more than 20 wiches, beef nachos, years and the response cheesesteaks, Mexican has been very positive. rice, homemade pie, These sessions are designed to inform and educate individuals about grief and all its aspects. For information and registration, call (937) 773-3161.

Understanding Grief sessions set PIQUA — Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home has announced its fall Understanding Grief series. This program is made available to people who have experienced a death of a loved one. This series runs six Mondays, Sept. 10

through Oct. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, 333 W. High St. Light refreshments will be provided. Kelly Larger, coordinator of the funeral home’s followthrough services, will facilitate the sessions. The funeral home has made this program avail-

strawberry shortcake, pecan wurtles and more. Several musical performances are scheduled for Prouty Plaza throughout the day. Slated to perform are Rum River Blend, Stephen Orban, Larry Lyons, Bolted Down and Megan Osman. “Troy is unmatched in the quality and quantity of independent restaurants for a city of its size,” Troy Main Street Director Karin Manovich said. “The Taste of Troy provides an opportunity for people to sample signature dishes from a wide variety of restaurants while enjoying live music.” Two downtown establishments — La Piazza and The Caroline — will

offer wine and beer tastings on their respective outdoor patios. Sponsor Gordon Orthodontics will be raffling off dinner-fortwo gifts and will be offering face-painting and balloons to Taste of Troy guests. The Downtown Troy Farmers Market will extend its hours until 2 p.m. Admission to the Taste of Troy is free and open to the public thanks to event sponsors Gordon Orthodontics, Hobart Brothers, and ITW Food Equipment Group-Hobart. Tickets for food tastes and drinks can be purchased at the Taste of Troy. For information, call (937) 339-5455 or visit www.troymainstreet.org.

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Sidney Daily News, Friday, September 7, 2012

Frat house drops lawsuit

Audit: Ohio owns too many planes

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HORSESHOE CASINO Cincinnati General Manager Kevin Kline (center) speaks to reporters during a tour of the casino under construction Thursday in Cincinnati. Leaders of the $400 million casino in downtown Cincinnati said during their first public reveal of the facility that it is 75 percent finished and set to open on time in the spring.

Casino on pace to open in spring CINCINNATI (AP) — Leaders of Ohio’s fourth voter-approved casino on Thursday revealed the inside of the sleek $400 million facility, which they said is on track to open in Cincinnati in the spring, on time and on budget. More than 500 construction workers were slapping on drywall, painting ceilings and laying concrete at the 400,000-square-foot, twostory casino, which sits just off Interstate 71 in a heavily trafficked part of Cincinnati’s downtown. The casino will include three outward-facing restaurants, a buffet, 85 table games, a VIP players’ lounge with high

limits and a World Series of Poker room. Kevin Kline, general manager of Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati, and other executives clad in business suits and hard hats led reporters on a tour of the soft ambercolored casino in its first public reveal. Kline said the building was designed to flow and blend in with downtown, pointing to an urban plaza with green space in front of the main entrance and individual entrances for the restaurants, including singer Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville. “That flow is something that’s very important to us,” Kline said

over the sound of beeping forklifts inside the casino. “We want to be a big contributor for reinvesting money back into the community and creating a destination that really helps further the vitality and vibrancy of downtown Cincinnati.” The casino is among many new projects that are revitalizing and changing the face of downtown Cincinnati, including a 41-story office tower that opened last year, a partially finished riverfront park, a $600 million retail and residential development known as The Banks and a new streetcar line that just recently broke ground.

Flood-out landowners Enter the want compensation COLUMBUS (AP) — A group of landowners near Ohio’s largest inland lake asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to order state officials to compensate them for their losses from flooding. The court ruled in December that the state Natural Resources Department was required to compensate 87 landowners near Grand Lake St. Marys in western Ohio. Since then, lawyers for the landowners allege, the state has been dragging its feet. But a spokeswoman for the state agency said Thursday the owners’ court filing is without merit. The state “counts on endless delay to work to its advantage, blunting this court’s ruling and allowing it to escape paying full and fair compensation,” Joe Miller, a Columbus attorney for the landowners, said in a court filing. The state “has been flooding their land for 15 years and is counting on it taking 15 more years to pay compensation,” Miller wrote.

Miller says a settlement offer earlier this year of about $24 million, or about $5,000 per acre, was a charade meant to prevent the landowners from filing their complaint earlier. The filing says one property owner has already died, and every day of delay increases the likelihood of more deaths or owners forced to sell their property. Miller says the state has initiated just two compensation procedures. Bethany McCorkle, a spokeswoman for the Natural Resources Department, said in a written statement that the state has been preparing to proceed with the cases in Mercer County court, and many more of the cases will soon follow. “This action is nothing more than a badly misguided legal strategy pursued by trial lawyers who are angry that the state did not automatically agree to their inflated multi-million dollar settlement demand, and instead are making them work harder,” McCorkle said. “We have an obligation

to Ohio tax payers to make sure that each case is valued fairly and we will carry out that obligation.” At issue is a horseshoe-shaped dam the state built in 1997 that the landowners say has led to significant floods almost every year since. Charles Meier has grown soybeans, wheat and corn on 78 acres since he bought his farm in 1976. The dam has created enormous problems, including floods that have wiped out crops and strewn debris across his property, he said in a phone interview Thursday. His home and barn flooded in 2003. Meier, 77, of Celina, said the worst thing about the flooding is “being scared how high it’s going to come. You never know where it’s going to stop.” He has said in court filings he’s afraid he won’t live long enough for a civil trial to determine how much he should be compensated. The 13,000-acre Grand Lake St. Marys sits between Dayton and Toledo.

Charge dismissed against Ohioan CLEVELAND (AP) — A man who spent more than 21 years on death row is free after a judge dismissed the murder charge against him in the 1988 stabbing death of a man found dead in a brook in a Cleveland park. A Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge on Thursday dismissed the charge of aggravated murder against Michael Keenan, 62, after determining evidence

that could have exonerated him was withheld from his trial attorneys. Judge John Russo said the evidence withheld by prosecutors “would have strengthened and been beneficial” to Keenan’s case and that the harm done to him by the state’s failure to disclose the evidence “cannot be resolved by a new trial,” according to a transcript from Thursday’s hearing.

COLUMBUS (AP) — The state of Ohio owns too many planes and lacks any centralized system for tracking their use and expense, according to a report released Thursday by state Auditor David Yost that recommends Ohio develop a single cost center for all expenses related to executive branch travel on state aircraft. The report also recommends the state either find another purpose for its underused five-person helicopter or sell it. Yost said he didn’t issue any call for money to be repaid, since the state lacks guidelines for the proper use of its aircraft. The audit says Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor took three flights last year that included routes meant to divert to the Canton Airport near her home, and Ohio House William Speaker Batchelder used a state plane to go from a private event to the Statehouse in Columbus. The report says both reimbursed the state. Gov. John Kasich is reviewing the audit’s recommendations. Yost, a Republican, launched the report after media accounts of Taylor’s flights and a request for an audit from Democratic state Rep. Matt Lundy of Elyria. “Some other states have clear rules for the use of their state planes, Ohio does not,” Yost said in a statement. “While

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planes may play a valuable role in conducting state business, the state ought to define that role.” The report also said Ohio’s use of the aircraft, for a total of 121.5 hours in 2011 for executivebranch travel, was far below the average number of flight hours for other similarly sized states the auditor examined. The state owns three aircraft: two planes, an eight-passenger 1982 Super King Air 200 and a six-passenger 1973 King Air C90A; and a five-passenger helicopter, the 1983 American Eurocopter. The report said selling the helicopter would earn the state between $625,000 and $1.25 million. The audit said selling the 1973 King Air, considered the backup plane, could net between $395,000 and $1.15 million. Yost said the state Transportation Department could contract with private flight services for any flights that the primary plane couldn’t handle. Batchelder used the plane to return to a House session in time from an out-of-town event where his wife was a guest speaker, spokeswoman Shannon Boston said. Batchelder planned all along to reimburse the state, she said. Taylor said the audit found nothing improper about her use of the state plane.

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CINCINNATI (AP) — A fraternity at Miami University in southern Ohio has dropped a $10 million lawsuit against the school that alleged that university officials acted with “malice, hatred and ill will” by suspending the organization for a fireworks battle and having marijuana. Phi Kappa Tau sued Miami University last week after the school suspended 37 sophomores from the fraternity. That came after police found a cache of fireworks and illegal drugs at the chapter’s house on the Oxford campus following a fireworks fight with another frat houses last month. Online federal court records show that the fraternity dropped the lawsuit “without prejudice,” meaning that it could be refiled. The case was closed Wednesday. Harrison Green, the Cincinnati attorney who sued on behalf of the fraternity, said this week that he was just dropping the national fraternity as a plaintiff and that the local chapter would continue with the lawsuit. He did not return repeated emails and calls for comment Thursday about whether he would file another lawsuit. The lawsuit had argued that university officials violated members’ constitutional rights by suspending the fraternity without providing an appeal process and despite the fact that police had not filed charges.

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JC ag teacher attends biotech academy JACKSON CENTER — Agricultural education and science teachers from Ohio comprehensive high schools and career technical schools recently participated in the first-ever Ohio Ag-Biotechnology Academy sponsored by DuPont Pioneer and the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Education. Among those in attendance was Lindsey Whetstone, of Jackson Center, an agricultural education teacher at Jackson Center High School. The Ag-Biotechnology Academy was designed to engage agricultural education and biotechnology teachers in a hands-on, inquiry-based atmosphere focused on integrating ag-biotechnology curriculum into career technical and comprehensive high school education programs. The goals for the teacher education mirrored goals of the agbiotechnology industry including: exploring the scientific basis for consumer acceptance of biotechnology; assessing the potential for agbiotechnology to contribute to global food security; understanding the impact of ag-biotechnology on the environment, sustainability and nutrition around the world; and introducing the global pipeline for new biotechnology traits. Selected through a competitive application process, 26 teachers spent two days at the DuPont Pioneer soybean research center in Napoleon, engaging in hands-on science laboratory activities led by their peers that they can take back to their classrooms and integrate into curriculums this coming school year. Additionally, DuPont Pioneer Soybean Research Scientist Cat Salois spent time talking about the importance of ag-biotechnology and how soybean breeding has adapted to try and meet the global food demands of the growing population. She also led teachers through a hands-on activity in the field taking them step by step through the soybean

crossing process. Relative application of ag-biotechnology was learned during a visit to a local farm hosted by Henry County farmer and Pioneer Sales Representative Kevin Homan. “We were delighted to this first-time host event,” said Salois. “It was a great opportunity to engage with so many teachers who are dedicated and passionate about their career and preparing their students for the future — students who will one day carry us forward. A worldwide company like ours is always looking for the best and brightest talent and as DuPont Pioneer looks to add 4,000 new positions over the next five years, it is encouraging to see high-levels of enthusiasm amongst our teacher workforce.” Many times teachers are limited on what they can teach because of a lack of laboratory equipment. To help with this, each teacher was given a starter lab kit and textbook, making it easy for them to add the science lessons learned to their curriculums. The kits were made possible with a DuPont Pioneer science education grant awarded to Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) through the DuPont Pioneer Giving program. In addition to the science kits, teachers were given the opportunity to apply for additional grant money for more advanced equipment. Three teachers will be selected to receive the grants based on an application process. “The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation is proud to be part of this exciting new program,” said John Motter, OSCF chairman and Hancock County soybean farmer. “Providing information about biotechnology and its benefits to the next generation is vital for the future of the soybean industry and reaching out to teachers is one of the best ways to do that. We also are helping students understand the many career opportunities that are available in this growing field.”

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RON LEININGER finishes an application for a man who wants to join the Sons of the American Legion. Leininger told of an infant who was enrolled as an SAL member on the day of his birth. Many individuals are members of both the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion. Leininger sent a letter to the Post regarding the idea. He then contacted Tom Faller, the former district Legion Commander, and the headquarters in Columbus, and the process was under way. The proposal was presented by Leininger and Faller at the most recent Jackson Center Post meeting, and it gained the needed support. One requirement was that at least 10 prospective members sign an application for a charter to be

granted, and that was that accomplished evening. Leininger pointed out that the Jackson Center Post has lost some of its most active members due to death and health issues. It is also a reality that Legion activities compete for peoples’ time with work and family activities. He expressed appreciation to the Jackson Center Fire Department for the assistance of its members in working on Legion projects such as the traditional chicken dinners and other activities. A high percentage of those individuals are eligible for SAL membership. Leininger said he hopes that the SAL can result in a higher Legion

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Jones to BGSU JACKSON CENTER — Tara Jones, daughter of Brian and Raynae Williams, and Sam Jones, all of Jackson C e n t e r, has been accepted to attend Jones Bowling Green State University where she will study communications or journalism. The 2012 Jackson Center High School graduate’s awards and scholarhships include: BGSU Heritage Academic Scholarship, Distinguished Student Award in ninth and 12th grades, social studies top student award, honor roll for two years, merit roll for two years, Glenn Smith Award, $500 Sheriff’s Office scholarship, diploma with honors, Award of Merit, $2,000 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodges Memorial Scholarship; and EMI Scholarship. Her high school activities included volleyball, track, National Honor Society, Spanish club and

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JACKSON CENTER — A new organization to serve veterans is in the process of formation. Residents of the Jackson Center area are in the process of establishing a new chapter of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL). The purpose of the SAL is to support veterans and their families, promote patriotism and enhance general Legion activities and goals. Sons of the American Legion was formed in 1932, and it now has over 325,000 members. Legion Post 493 member Ron Leininger explained that he, Bruce Metz and others were approached about the possibility of creating an SAL chapter. The American Legion Posts in Sidney, New Bremen, Anna and Minster have already done so. Leininger said the idea has been discussed on occasion over the past several years. Membership in the Sons of the American Legion is open to the sons, grandsons and greatgrandsons of Legion members. There is no age limit. In fact,

membership level. Some who are eligible for Legion membership may now join so that family members can be a part of the SAL. The various American Legion Posts conduct fundraising activities, sponsor youth baseball teams and provide for an overall sense of community. He said he also hopes to see the Women’s Auxiliary become active again. Another issue cited by Leininger is the need to maintain the American Legion Hall. He said there is a need to catch up on maintenance, such as replacing light fixtures. As the American Legion is a nonprofit organization, it is dependent upon membership and fundraising activities. The cost of SAL membership is just $20 per year. Leininger noted that membership in and support of the American Legion is a way to express appreciation to those who have served our nation. One goal is to increase involvement by those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The first meeting of the Jackson Center chapter of the Sons of the American Legion will be held Sept. 13 at 7:30. On that same evening, a dinner will be held for prospective Legion members. Leininger said he is encouraged by the fact that potential SAL members showed up at a Legion Post meeting to express their desire to help out. “It makes you so proud that these guys really understand what freedom and what war’s about. And they want to help and keep things going. The younger generation is going to keep this going when we’re gone. It makes your heart just … so humble.”

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AP story treated Voter restrictions Willke unfairly are step backward

To the editor: The AP story by Julie Carr Smyth about Dr. Jack Willke (Aug. 25, Page 4A) is one-sided and misleadCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of ing. Smyth implies that a statement from the Amerireligion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridgcan Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ing the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the (ACOG) contradicts the Willke quotation she inpeople peaceably to assemble, and to petition the governcludes, but it doesn’t. ment for a redress of grievances. The ACOG statement says that a woman who is raped “has no control over” ovulation or fertilization. Willke says that the trauma of rape “can radically upset the possibility” of ovulation or fertilization. Those two claims relate to different things. Both ACOG and Willke see women in such cases as innocent victims. Willke does not suggest that a woman can “control” what happens after she is the victim of sexual violence; therefore the ACOG statement has my feet and There is a no bearing on his views. start what the payoff, Doc told Smyth’s imbalance is evident in the fact that she kids call the us, for getting takes one quote from a book Willke wrote more than Grandpa Boothe aches and 10 years ago but never gives him a chance to regie. I mean I pains of old age. shake it like an spond to the charges being made against him in the Doc should article. Nor does she quote anyone else who might Egyptian know. We have Home pharaoh. I wig- have anything favorable to say about Willke. Instead, it on good auCountry gle and jiggle she cites the current words of only one person — a thority that he Cincinnati attorney who has nothing to do with the Slim Randles and stick out is actually older topic of the article, but admits to being an opponent my chin like than a flat, this ... and sort of thrust of Willke’s pro-life position on abortion. brown rock. In other words, on a matter of medical expertise, “A payoff?” Steve said. myself around the floor until one of them dashes she quotes a single biased lawyer so as to discredit a Steve’s an old cowgeneral practice medical doctor who has training in over and shuts off the puncher who has colobstetrics. This is journalism of a very low quality. music. Then I go sit lected hurt places for a Dr. Willke’s views on the subject in question may or long time now. He kinda down and read the may not be accurate, but either way he deserves to paper again. The first wriggled around, relivbe treated more fairly than this. ing in two seconds’ time couple of times I did Kevin Schmiesing, 17666 Sharp Road that, the kids got me to two buck-offs in the one side and begged me rocks, one horn wound from a nasty mama cow never to do that again. I and a groin kick from a guess they were just jealous of my moves. bronc mule. Well, I hated to show “Sure,” said Doc, in them up in front of their his usual cheerful way. friends, seeing as I could “You get gray hair, or To the editor: dance better than they maybe kinda bald like As I watched some of the Republican National could, but the music was ol’ Steve here, and you Convention on Aug. 28 (as much as I could stomach), too loud. I tell them develop wisdom, which the only thing I could think about was how hypocritiwe all know just means when the music gets cal and shameless the speakers were because not more than just kinda you know not to argue with your wife, right? So regular, I can’t help my- one of them told the truth! And they had the audacity to talk about being then what happens? self and dance fever hits Christian! I don’t believe any of them knows what it me like a sledgehamYour grandchildren really means. Everyone of them broke the Tenth mer.” think you have all the “So,” Steve said, “how Commandment: “Thou shalt not bear false witness answers.” against thy neighbor.” did you do it? I mean, “So you have to help The whole Republican Party is in the wrong bethem with homework?” show us, OK?” even the members who don’t feel that way are cause So Doc stood up and Dud said. cowards and do not stand up for right. It seems like “Naw, not a bit. What went into spasms, I mean is, you have your twitches and slides that they only care for their own offices rather than doing their work “for the people.” had the whole coffee grandchildren all Instead of doing their jobs and helping the presishop cracking up, and primed for some real dent, they do everything against him and want peopeople didn’t know Olympic-style embarple to believe he isn’t doing his job. He has to fight whether to applaud or rassment.” with the Congress as well as try to do his duty. And, call the paramedics. Doc leaned over conthe Republicans have no shame in admitting they “The really great spiratorially. “I live to are trying to get him out! thing,” said Doc, sitting embarrass my grandThey want to sell America to the very rich and back down, out of children.” since they know they can’t win in a fair election, they We had a good laugh, breath, with his coffee, “is that these kids think are doing everything in their power (with big-money but Bert wanted they invented being cool. donors) to make it harder to cast a vote for most peospecifics. ple. And I blind-sided them “With me,” Doc said, I would say “shame on them,” but they have none. with great mo-o-o-o-ves! “it’s dancing. You see, America, you better wake up before it’s too late. I showed them a slink or they are all teenagers Women, do you want to live like we’re still under now, and therefore they two. men’s thumbs? Do you want to go backward instead “And you’d be surare cool and know everyprised how much quieter of forward? Well, I don’t. I’ve already been there and thing, and the world it kept me from knowing my own capabilities for it is when they come couldn’t turn without years. Only after I got out from under suppression over these days.” them. So when their did I find out what I could actually do on my own friends come over and and no one can take that from me! they crank that stereo The writer is a vetStand up for your hard-earned rights! Make a diferan newspaperman and up to where it’s killing ference! Set good examples for your daughters and the neighbor’s geranioutdoorsman who is a teach them their worth does not come from a man! registered outfitter and ums, I ask them just That we are equals, not less than! guide. He has written once to turn it down.” Monna Weidner, 1807 Robert Place “Takes me a lot more novels and nonfiction than once,” Bert said. “I books based on rural living and he has also been swear those kids are an award-winning hard of hearing.” “But do you dance for columnist for the largest them?” Doc asked. “You daily newspapers in see, if they don’t turn it Alaska and New Mexico. He lives in Albuquerque. down, I kinda totter to To the editor: We would like to personally congratulate the 1,231 individuals who voted for the combined historiETTER TO THE EDITOR cal societies levy on Aug. 7. In addition, we appreciate those who gave countless hours to promote the passage of this issue. We commend the local historical societies for the work they do to preserve and share our rich history. To the editor: For all of our county schools, they provide programs On behalf of myself and the other disability rid- such as Civil War, Pioneer, and Native American ers at the Shelby County Fair, I would like to exDays, the Museum in a Suitcase Series, Coming to press our appreciation for the generous donations America, teachers’ guides and speakers to come into made by several businesses and individuals. the classroom to bring history to life for all our stuThese include Tim and Angie Heaton, Rusty dents. The entire area benefits from many exhibits Taylor Tack Shop, Riverside Acres Tack Shop, such as the Vietnam Memorial Wall, the SmithsonBack Room Executives of Jackson Center, Jackson ian exhibition, and the many displays offered in the Center Masonic Lodge, Steve and Mary Ryder communities of Anna, Botkins, Jackson Center and family, Jamie and Becky Reese family, Emerson Fort Loramie. Wagner Realty, Bill and Cami Fry family, Dick We would also offer this challenge for all positive Vondenhuevel horseshoeing and Jeanie Woodell. voters mentioned above and anyone who has beneAlso, we appreciate all the 4-H members and fited or has children or grandchildren who have benspectators for all their help and encouraging efited from these programs. Please consider computing the dollar amount the levy would have cheers. The donations are greatly appreciated, and we generated from your household over the five-year pehope we can count on all of you next year to make riod requested, and write a check for that total to your local historical society. our hard work worthwhile. Ours is in the mail! Mikayla Ryder Greg and Priscilla Wilt 13981 County Rd 225 943 Winter Ridge Drive Jackson Center Frank Beeson/Regional Group Publisher Jeffrey J. Billiel/Editor and Publisher

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To the editor: Recently, I re-read the beginning of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States. It begins with the statement, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility … and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” When the Constitution was completed, on the 17th of September in 1787, African-Americans were not included in “We, the people…” During my lifetime African-Americans and others finally became a part of “We, the people.” However, recently a top adviser to Gov. Kasich and a county board of elections official said Ohio should not accommodate the urban “AfricanAmerican” voters and make it easier for them to vote. Recently, reportedly, an Ohio elected official pushed to fire other county election board officials for trying to make it easier for people to vote. June of this year while discussing Pennsylvania’s voter ID law, the Pennsylvania House Republican leader said that the state’s voter ID law, because of its restrictions on eligible voters is “… gonna allow Governor Romney to win the state of Pennsylvania, done! …” The impression is that this law was created with this outcome in mind. Across the country, states have passed or have proposed new rules for voting, such as photo ID requirements and restrictions in early and absentee voting. Every American has the right to vote. An obvious concerted effort to keep poor Americans, disabled Americans, black Americans, Americans who live in rural areas, Americans of every minority background from voting is the stifling of democracy and un-American. These voices have a right to be heard and trying to quiet this voice is not what I fought for in Vietnam. Our country struggled for years to make it easier to vote, to expand options for casting ballots and improving access to registration. Though we must abide by whatever laws are put into place, these new voter ID laws take us backward. They truly are nothing more than modern-day style Jim Crow restrictions. I repeat what has been better said by others: “… Millions of voters are at risk, and wherever we live, we must combat voter disenfranchisement nationwide. The ability for Americans to participate in the process was won by all; we need to join together once again to ensure that it stays that way.” Jim Thompson 106 W. State St. Botkins

Riders sought to support veterans To the editor: For the eighth time in the last three years, the Shelby County Veterans to Washington, D.C. Committee will be sending another group of veterans from Sidney to their memorials in Washington, D.C., departing Friday morning, Sept. 21, at 8 a.m. and returning Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23. As in all the previous trips, the departing motorcade of motor coaches and SAG vehicles traveling to Washington will be escorted by motorcycles leading the charge. I would like to invite all riders that can be rounded up to join the Sept. 21 motorcycle escort. Our trip last May was led by more than 50 motorcycles, several times more than any of our previous trips. No one is thinking the doubling of motorcycles for this trip is unrealistic. Please join us for this effort and pass the word! Motorcyclists should be line up by 7:30 a.m. next to the Shelby County Emergency Management (EMA) building/garage located at 800 Fair Road, adjacent to the Shelby County Fairgrounds. At that time, assembled veterans, caregivers and volunteers will board the two motor coaches parked inside the EMA garage. Their departure will be at 8 a.m. sharp. The departure route will be along a flag-draped Fair Road to Fourth Avenue, north to Michigan Street/State Route 47, then west to the southbound I-75. At Exit 92, lead law enforcement vehicles will block off traffic from all directions so the motorcycles can lead the procession southbound onto I-75. The sanctioned ride is to Exit 63 (Route 40) Vandalia where motorcyclists will take the exit and wave the veterans on to Washington. Riders can choose to peel off at any of the previous exits. Riders are dismissed once they pull off I-75. During our veterans exit from Sidney, spectators are invited to line the route waving American flags and cheering our veterans on. If you have any questions, please contact me at shelbycountyvets2dc@yahoo.com. Thank you for your consideration and support of our veterans. Neil Allen 1140 Stephens Road

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Council discusses finances for Botkins Fire Department BY KATHY LEESE BOTKINS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Botkins village officials are dealing with how to continue providing fire services for the village with costs they say have â&#x20AC;&#x153;balloonedâ&#x20AC;? over the past 10 years. a recent During Botkins Village Council meeting, Village Administrator Jesse Kent said he has been talking to Dinsmore and Pusheta Township officials regarding fire contracts. He discussed the cost of operating the fire department and maintaining services to the community. Pusheta Township is in southern Auglaize County and the township hall is in Fryburg.

Pusheta Township also contracts with St. Johns for fire protection, Kent noted. In his talk with council, Kent said â&#x20AC;&#x153;money is tight with everyoneâ&#x20AC;? and there is a realization that â&#x20AC;&#x153;there needs to be some changes.â&#x20AC;? Kent expanded on this with the Sidney Daily saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The News, (Botkins) Fire Department does have an expense issue. These expenses fall in two areas, operations and capital. The operational budget contains items such as turnout gear, helmets, air packs, radiosâ&#x20AC;? and other items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the expenses have come by way of increased regulations,â&#x20AC;? Kent stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As regula-

tions mandate better, safer materials, tools and equipment, the cost is driven upward. Many items that were tried and true twenty years ago have become obsolete.â&#x20AC;? matters Making worse, Kent stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Earlier this year, the village â&#x20AC;Ś replaced a 1987 Spartan open-cab pumper with a new closed-cab Sutphen pumper. The cost of the pumper was approximately $415,000.â&#x20AC;? While Kent said the cuts in local government impacting funding Shelby County is not responsible for these financial difficulties, he said the village still has to find a way to get funding for the fire department.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire department must raise revenue if it seeks to provide the same quality and scope of service that it has in the past.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are fire department dedicated funds the village within budget,â&#x20AC;? Kent said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but not enough to support operational and capital increases we have seen over the last 10 years. The price of gas is a good example of a cost that has ballooned for the department, but which is completely out of its control.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire department collects a percentage of the capital income tax, which comes from the 1.5 percent municipal income tax. There is no interest in raising the

municipal income tax at this time,â&#x20AC;? Kent said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire department continues to pursue and host grants fundraisers, which help offset the cost of some capital expenditures. The council â&#x20AC;Ś felt that the township contracts warranted attention since they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been looked over since 1999. The current contracts have a 3 percent rider built in.â&#x20AC;? But Kent wanted to emphasize that the village itself is not in financial trouble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The village is not in a fiscal emergency. However, there are costs associated with protecting a large territory.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire contracts with Pusheta and Dinsmore townships are

being considered for renegotiation. The council believes that the contracts have not kept up with the cost and should be re-visited. Both townships have been conand the tacted discussion continues,â&#x20AC;? Kent said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Botkins Fire Department proservices to vides Pusheta. They have no fire protection.â&#x20AC;? He said Botkins is also supported by St. Johns Fire Department, in case of an emergency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fire-Safety committee is committed to coming up with a proposal to refer to Village Council.â&#x20AC;? In the meantime, Kent said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will not shut down the fire department.â&#x20AC;?

Marijuana is harmful New Bremen Council approves change orders to your health WALDR. abeyance the LACE: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a possible trauma regular reader of caused by being your column. I high from mariadmit that I juana use, inenjoy reading it, cluding driving but since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a a vehicle, and regular mariconcentrate on juana smoker, physical the Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tired of your â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tween damage that is constant bashing caused by smokof us who enjoy 12 & 20 ing this â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonDr. Robert this wonderful derful weed.â&#x20AC;? Wallace weed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a The use of marimatter of time juana is harmful before marijuana is legal- to your health. Smoking ized nationally. More and pot regularly breaks more states have laws down the immune systhat make it easier for tem, which means the â&#x20AC;&#x153;potheadsâ&#x20AC;? such as me to user will be sick more relax and enjoy the won- often. derful effects of this natMarijuana smoke also ural weed. messes with the smokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you are aware lungs, more so than cigathat marijuana is recom- rettes because the smoke mended by medical doc- is held in the lungs for a tors to relieve stress and much longer period of pain. Many elected offi- time. Continual use of cials are pushing to have marijuana can lead to marijuana legalized so it chronic bronchitis (incan be legally taxed. The flammation of the airamount of money would ways), bronchial spasms be enormous and could (such as asthma attacks) be used to make our and eventually emphycountry better. Are you sema (collapse of the airaware that some natives ways). There is also in Mexico are permitted medical proof that marito legally use marijuana juana users develop what in their religious serv- is called A-motivational ices? Come on, Dr. Wal- syndrome, which means lace, why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you they become apathetic discover the wonderful and lose interest in feeling marijuana gives school, have trouble to those intelligent learning and do not care enough to use it. Try it; about their futures or you will like it. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jesse, much else â&#x20AC;&#x201D; except havDel Rio, Texas ing another drag on a JESSE: Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hold in marijuana cigarette.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former President Bill Clinton plans to campaign for President Barack Obama in Ohio and Florida next week, seeking to bring the momentum of his convention speech to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two largest battleground states. Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign says details on Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itinerary of campaign events were still being finalized Thursday. Clinton gave a forceful speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, calling for Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re-election. He has said he would campaign extensively for the Democratic ticket this fall.

DR. WALLACE: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m against sex education being taught in public schools. Sex education should be taught by the parents. Since you are a former high school principal, I welcome your view on this controversial subject. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mom, New Orleans, La. MOM: I agree that parents are the best source of information about sex and related matters. Unfortunately, not all parents are as concerned and motivated as you are to provide the best sex education possible for their children, so they rely on the second best source, the school. And second best is better than no sex education at all.

NEW BREMEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Suspending the three reading rule during its final August meeting, New Bremen Village Council adopted resolutions authorizing change orders for the Walnut Street and Franklin/Main Street sanitary sewer projects. The Walnut Street increase is $7,500 for additional paving and the Franklin/Main project is increased $13,953 for replacing 15 inch pipe with 18 inch pipe. The change increases the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total cost to $93,565.60. Council gave second reading to a resolution authorizing the village administrator to seek bids for a 4000gallon tanker fire truck for the fire department.

Also adopted as emergency legislation was a resolution accepting the 2013 distribution plan of Local Goverment and Revenue Assistance fund amounts and rates and authorizing the necessary tax levies. Mayor Jeff Pape announced Trick or Treat Night will be Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the village and announced a Fall/Winter Landscaping Seminar to be held Sept. 18 at the Lockkeepers House. Village Administrator Wayne York updated council on various projects ongoing within the village. Expenditures for the month totaling $793,533.37 were approved for payment.

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At work today, be realistic about goals, timetables and what you promise to achieve. It’s easy to bite off more than you can chew. (Be conservative.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a fun-loving, romantic, playful day. You’re willing to throw caution to the wind simply because you want have a good time. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family discussions will go well today, because everyone is upbeat and enthusiastic. Nevertheless, don’t make promises you can’t keep; you’ll regret it later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re unusually enthusiastic about something today, which is why you are willing to promise anyone the Moon. Do you think this is a good idea? Even winners can lose once in a while. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Be careful that you don’t go overboard in financial matters today. You’re full of big, moneymaking ideas, but will they really get off the ground? VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because you are enthusiastic about something today, you might push the boundaries of reality or exaggerate a bit. You probably will even believe what you say! Caution. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A deep inner enthusiasm makes you feel very optimistic about something. You have positive expectations for how things will turn out in the immediate future. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) If you speak to others in group settings today, they will go along with whatever you suggest, because it’s obvious that you believe what you say. Plus, a good product always sells itself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re ready to endorse big ideas and suggestions when talking to authority figures today, but you might want to ask yourself one more time how realistic these ideas are. It’s important that you know what you’re doing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a great day to make travel plans and explore opportunities in medicine and the law. You believe in yourself and your ability to be successful, which is half the battle. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Plans to share things might not be realistic today. You might go overboard one way or the other. If you have any doubts, do nothing. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Partners and close friends will delight in your company today, because they share your optimism about something. You’re like little kids with a big idea. YOU BORN TODAY You are dynamic and very physical in your approach to life, but you also can be a mystery to others, which is why you are so often misunderstood. Many of you are natural actors. You certainly know how to role-play, no matter what your job. You like to run the show. In the year ahead, you will construct or build something valuable. Birthdate of: Peter Sellers, actor; Martin Freeman, actor; Grace Metalious, author. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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WEATHER

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Today

Tonight

Partly cloudy with 50% chance of showers, t-storms High: 86°

Saturday

Showers and t-storms; chance of rain 100% Low: 63°

REGIONAL

Sunday

Showers and t-storms; chance of rain 80% High: 70° Low: 54°

Monday

Partly cloudy High: 70° Low: 55°

Mostly clear High: 72° Low: 55°

Tuesday

Mostly sunny High: 73° Low: 59°

Wednesday

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Cool front brings rain

Mostly sunny High: 79° Low: 59°

A cool front has headed our way bringing much more c o m fo r t a bl e temperatures. It will be w a r m , t o d ay, with highs in the mid-80s. Expect thunderstorms to roll in late Friday evening — some of them could be strong.

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High Wednesday . . . . . . . . 84 Low Wednesday. . . . . . . . . 60

24 hours ending at 7 a.m.none Month to date . . . . . . . . . 0.27 Year to date . . . . . . . . . . 23.04

Sunrise/Sunset Friday’s sunset . . . . 7:58 p.m. Saturday’s sunrise . 7:11 a.m. Saturday’s sunset . . 7:56 p.m.

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

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Cleveland 82° | 64°

Toledo 84° | 59°

Youngstown 86° | 60°

Mansfield 85° | 59°

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September 7, 1912 Those who drive along the river road past the Mather’s farm can see the derrick and equipment belonging to the new oil company that is financing the drilling of the test well on the Mather farm. Drilling now is in limestone and comparatively easy. It is down to a depth of 165 feet. It is estimated that at least a depth of 1,300 feet must be reached before shooting can be done. ——— The architects and inspectors of the new high school building discovered yesterday that in construction for some reason or other, the ceiling and floor over the first story, had been placed six inches too low. The walls of the entire building have been raised to the placing of the floor and now will need six inches more all around. It was rumored all over town today that the entire first floor would have to be torn down and re-laid. This is not correct. It is expected that the necessary changes can be made in two days.

75 Years Columbus 89° | 62°

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Another Round Of Wet Weather For East And Midwest A cold front will push through the Eastern Seaboard with another batch of showers and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, a second cold front with waves of low pressure will move through the Midwest with heavy rain and storms. Hot weather continues in the South.

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Cramps interfere with exercise DEAR DR. However, utes. DONOHUE: I they are increasam writing about ing in strength severe thighand have been acmuscle cramping. by companied I am 52 years old, cold sweats and 6 feet tall and nausea. The last 210 weigh time, I actually pounds. I am curpassed out. I have rently on To your told my doctor, enalapril, simvasand he recomgood tatin and Lipitor. mended a muscle I try to take a health relaxant pill. I long walk at a de- Dr. Paul G. would rather cent pace three to avoid pills. I have Donohue six times a week. had many heart The walks vary from half tests, so I’m not worried an hour to two hours. about a heart attack. Any When I climb steep ideas? — J.C. hills or walk a long time ANSWER: You must when hunting, that in- get something straight volves slow, controlled leg with your doctor. You’re movements. I sometimes taking two statin pills, get severe cramps in my Zocor (simvastatin) and front and inner thigh Lipitor (atorvastatin). For muscles. Sometimes it’s a few people, statin drugs just one leg; sometimes cause muscle trouble. A both. The cramping usu- double dose of them ally stops after a few min- might be responsible for

your cramps, but I cannot find cramping as a side effect. At any rate, you do have to get this settled with your doctor. One explanation for cramping is dehydration and an imbalance of sodium and potassium. Such things happen mainly in hot weather. As an experiment, why not try this: Half an hour to an hour before your walk/run, drink a quart (32 ounces) of a sports drink like Gatorade. Don’t gulp it down; take your time. If it makes you too waterlogged, split the drink. Drink the second half midway into your walk-run. You’ll have to do this a few times before you dismiss it as a flop. Muscle overload is another reason why muscles cramp. A muscle that has partially shortened

September 7, 1937 Christ Gies, of Jackson Center, is being treated at Wilson Memorial Hospital for injuries resulting from an accident while at work with a John Frantz construction gang on the Dixie highway north of Sidney. He was accidentally struck by the stone crusher and suffered a broken arm and cuts and bruises on the left side of his body. ——— P.A. Abe, Harold A. Toy, and W.E. Whipp of this city, and O. Kessler, of Dayton, have returned from a vacation stay at Lake Kwagawa, Ontario, Canada. A special service, honoring the 112th anniversary of the founding of the First Presbyterian Church here was held yesterday.

and then is forced to contract more brings on a cramp. It sounds like this is happening when you hunt. At the first inkling of a cramp, stretch your legs. If caught early, you can keep it from becom50 Years ing a full-blown cramp. September 7, 1962 It’s said that pinching Thurman Chiles was the skin between the bottom of the nose and the named president of the upper lip quickly ends a Sidney Kiwanis Club at an election held Wednescramp. day noon during the Dr. Donohue regrets luncheon meeting. He replace LeRoy that he is unable to an- will swer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Readers may also order health newsletters from www.rbmamall.com.

Bishop. Vice presidents are Don Fogt and Edwin Fry. Robert Peters is secand Wayne retary Bertsch is treasurer. ——— Sale of asphalt mix plants operated by the late Sidney industrialist, Glenn A. Smalley, in Sidney, Troy and Ludlow Falls, was announced today. The Sidney plant, located on State Route 47 northeast of Sidney, was purchased by W.W. Lipold, owner of B & G Bituminous, Inc., Sidney. Lipold said that operation of the asphalt mix plant will continue as in the past and that the business will be conducted under the name of the Sidney Asphalt Co. It has been known as G.A. Smalley, Inc.

25 Years September 7, 1987 State Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow spoke in Sidney Friday afternoon to espouse the benefits of two business and farm financing programs she has implemented since taking office in 1983. She made her remarks during a meeting of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council at the Sidney Holiday Inn. Ms. Withrow said her Linked Deposit program has created or saved more than 15,000 jobs in the state since it was implemented in 1983. Initially for small businesses, the program has since been expanded to assist farmers. ——— The General Assembly has recently passed Substitute Senate Bill No. 196, which provides explicit authority for the Department of Human Services to audit Medicaid providers. If the audit determines that the provider has been overcharging and owes the state of Ohio for reimbursement made, a recovery mechanism is set up to ensure the state is repaid.

Waiter’s use of makeup shocks surprised diners ABACK: In CaliDEAR ABBY: fornia, people Last night at a have the legal restaurant, my right to dress in a husband and I style not typical were surprised to of their gender see a male server without fear of wearing a blond discrimination or wig and full retaliation. That makeup. right is protected I was, to say Dear by state law. the least, shocked Abby If customers and very glad we Abigail find it offensive, hadn’t brought the children, ages Van Buren they can either 11 and 14, with us. How request a different server do you explain some- or take their business thing like that to an 11- elsewhere. Presumably, year-old? The 14-year-old the customer would pay would be able to “get it.” for food that had already What kind of policies been prepared. Because children are in place for restaurants in cases like this? today grow up quickly What if customers are of- and are less sheltered fended? Could I request than in past decades, I a different server or just recommend you exleave? Your comments plain to your 11-yearwould be appreciated. — old that not all people TAKEN ABACK IN are alike, and the importance of treating CALIFORNIA DEAR TAKEN others with respect. It’s

called REALITY. DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Shane,” and I have been together more than a year. My problem lies in child support issues. I’m a college student and full-time employee at a major company. I make a pretty good living considering my age. Shane is an electrician, and half of every paycheck he earns is going to his child’s mother. I understand the money is being given to support the child, but every time we see him, the kid says his mommy is broke. Because my boyfriend’s check is half gone by the time he brings it home, I must pick up the slack regarding the bills. Shane helps out any way he can, but it’s never enough, so I

have to step in. I love him, he treats me like a queen and I have yet to have a major problem with him. But it’s the money situation. I feel a little guilty for feeling this way. What do I do in this situation? Please help. — FEELING GUILTY IN COLORADO DEAR FEELING GUILTY: Stop feeling guilty. Your feelings are natural considering that Shane isn’t carrying his half of the load he shares with you financially. Talk to him about the way the inequity is making you feel because if you don’t, your resentment will only grow. He may need to find a second job so you have to “step in” less often. The alternative is to accept that the present will also be your future.

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — A woman says a 6-week-old kitten hitched a ride on the outside of her vehicle as she drove about 100 miles over upstate New York roads. Stacey Pulsifer tells the Press-Republican of Plattsburgh ( ) that she recently drove from her home in Plattsburgh to Elizabethtown in the Adirondacks, then back to her apartment. Along the way she stopped for coffee and heard meow-

ing coming from her Jeep. She asked two friends to help her search the vehicle. They finally found the kitten wedged behind a bumper and had to cut it free. Pulsifer has since adopted the hitchhiker and named it Pumpkin. She estimates the lucky black cat was lodged in the car for about 22 hours and traveled some 100 miles. She suffered a broken paw during the ride.

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MICROBIOLOGY SECTION HEAD Our Microbiology Section Head is retiring after 37 years at Wilson Memorial Hospital. We are seeking a clinical microbiology professional with a strong microbiology background and excellent leadership skills to be in charge of our microbiology and immunology departments. Wilson Memorial Hospital is a small hospital located in west central Ohio with convenient access to Interstate 75. Our laboratory has a pleasant working environment in a recently renovated area providing lots of working space and windows overlooking a garden. We are accredited by The American Osteopathic Association and participate in clinical internship programs for MLT and MT students from two area colleges. The candidate we are seeking should have the following: Desired: • Good analytical and critical thinking skills • Good organizational skills. • Good communication skills. • Works well with other departments • Mentoring/educational training experience • Continuing education • Experience with database programs and statistics • Familiar with regulatory and accreditation requirements • Knowledge of QC, QA, CQI and Lean process improvement Required: • Bachelor’s degree • Four years experience minimum • MT (ASCP ) certification or equivalent • Weekend and holiday rotation • Some generalist skills

Freshway foods of Sidney, Ohio, one of the largest regional freshcut processing companies in the United States is currently seeking motivated Forklift Operators on all shifts For immediate consideration email your resume to: tarnold@freshwayfoods.com

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PIQUA 9935 Sawgrass Lane. Friday 9-3, Saturday 8-2, Sunday 9-? Baby clothes, girls 3-4T, new baby car seat, stroller, breast milk pump, PackN-Play, womens clothes L-XL, GPS, 19ft open bow boat with new floor and seats, camper, military uniforms and boots, climbing tree stand, Ford F250/F350 rims and tires. SIDNEY 10299 Co Rd 25A. Friday and Saturday 8-4. MULTI-FAMILY! Infant boy clothes 3-12mos., queen sofa bed, Jazzy scooter, household, seasonal and lots of miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 1261 Turner Dr. Thursday and Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-2. MOVING SALE!!! 3 TV's, lots of glassware, NFL items, holiday items, and more!

SIDNEY, 14377 Sharp Road, Saturday 9am-3pm, HUGE MOVING SALE!! womens clothes, jewelry, brand name kids clothes, boys/ girls 24month-4t, Mens Carhartts, boots, Tons of household items, Dyson Vacuum, Pictures, bath spa, Priced to sell!!

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SIDNEY 1913 N Main. Thursday-Saturday 9-5. household items, dresser, chest of drawers, Indian figurines, plus size clothes, cow figurines, bookshelves, end tables, Christmas decorations, card table and chairs, printer, DVD player, high chair, baby bouncer, StoN-Go baby crib, and more miscellaneous items!

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SIDNEY, 2190 Miami Conservancy Road, (corner of Fair Road), Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am-12pm. (Saturday is Bag Day) BARN SALE!!, Furniture, Trolling motors, Woodworking machines, Clothing, Lots of Miscellaneous, Bake Sale

SIDNEY, 223 S Walnut. (Behind old PK Lumber) Thursday & Saturday, 9am-1pm, INSIDE SALE/ FLEA MARKET! Lots of NEW items! Beer signs, Jim Beam collector bottles, Bengal items, dehumidifier, bar lights, table top arcade game, treadmill, planters, large selection hand tools, new glider, books, lots more!

SIDNEY 226 E Pinehurst St. September 7th, 8th 8am-1pm. Clothes, boys 2T-4T, girls 3T-5T, hunting equipment, toys, double stroller, toddler bed with mattress, Singer sewing machine w/desk, roll-top desk, Wii accessories, games, exercise equipment, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 2361 Eastwood Trail (Hoewisher to Eastwood in Plumridge), FRIDAY ONLY, 6am-2pm. Adult/teen clothing (homecoming dresses), snowboard boots (size 10), books, lots of clothing, Pottery Barn bed linens, toys, lots of miscellaneous. Everything must go!!!!

SIDNEY 2401 Co Rd 25A South. Saturday 9-4. FABULOUS toys, large wooden play fort, boys clothes, antiques, patio and garden items, and more!

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SIDNEY 405 1/2 E Poplar (in alley). Friday 10-4, Saturday 9-12. Glassware, pots and pans, decor, sewing items, life jacket, Christmas, antique dishes, and more. SIDNEY, 446 East Lyndhurst. Friday & Saturday 9am-? Girls size 2T-4T, boys 7-18, teen girls clothes, and many miscellaneous items.

SIDNEY, 489 East Hoewisher, Thursday & Friday, 9:30am-4pm. Multi-Family! Refrigerator, patio furniture, crib, kitchen items, primitive decor, scrapbooking items, men's, women's, children and baby clothing, Wii games, chocolate fountain and more!

SIDNEY 507 Third Ave. Saturday September 8th 8-2. Girls clothing 18mos-6, boys 7-18, mens 32-36, womens 14-22, toddler toys, power wheels, bikes, old Pepsi items, old radios, trombone, Sidney memorabilia, parking meter, Coleman lanterns and stove. SIDNEY, 751 Foraker, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-2pm, Brand named kids clothes, mens, womens, plus size clothing, shoes, purses, games, toys, baby blankets, sheets, comforter sets, housewares

SIDNEY, 860 Crescent Drive, Friday, Saturday, 9am-4pm. Many baby items, new carseat with base, toddler bed, end tables, pole lamps, clothing: women's plus, juniors, baby boy, boy's size 7, girl's size 4-6X, shoes, household items.

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TROY, 2591 Renwick Way ( Kensington), Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-? No junk, camel back sofa, white storage cabinets, grain painted dry sink, yards of quality fabric, buttons, quilt books, stencils, templates, beautiful storage boxes, purse supplies, jewelry supplies, many glass beads, Sans, Woodland Tree plus all decorations, lots of quality greenery, fall dry pods, flowers, decorator pumpkins, gourdes, basket, rugs, Greg Shooner lamp, small color TV, new bed spread, sailing ship, HO train engines, antique purple and white quilt, great gifts.

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE “CITY OF SIDNEY RULES OF THE CITY COUNCIL” This Ordinance would amend the Rules of the City Council to correct minor errors, be compliant with revised State Laws, and clarify intent. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2735 as adopted by Sidney City Council on August 27, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library Joyce Goubeaux City Clerk Sept. 7

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AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ALTERNATIVE MEETING SITES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS DURING PERIODS OF DISASTER OR OTHER EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES

AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2012

This Ordinance would designate the EOC, City Transit Building or Amos Center at Dorothy Love Retirement as alternate meeting sites for City Council to convene in the event of emergency. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2734 as adopted by Sidney City Council on August 27, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux City Clerk Sept. 7

This Ordinance would provide for necessary expenditures of the City of Sidney during the year ending December 31, 2012 in the amount of $311,515.00. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2733 as adopted by Sidney City Council on August 27, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux City Clerk Sept. 7

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Modell’s death brings back memories CLEVELAND (AP) — Art Modell’s death spawned touching tributes, heartfelt condolences and sympathy from every corner of the NFL map. Except one. When news of the gregarious NFL owner’s death reached Cleveland, there were few tears, little praise and even less compassion. “Good,” said Debbie Wentz of Brunswick. “That’s what I thought when I first heard about it. I’m still bitter about the move.” Modell’s passing at the age of 87 from natural causes rekindled memories from Cleveland fans, who may never forgive him for taking his franchise and their team — the beloved Browns — to Baltimore after the 1995 season. He remains reviled in this football-mad city, which had its heart broken by a longtime civic leader. “He took away our football team. How could you do that?” asked Jim Thwaite, owner of Whitey’s Army and Navy

Store in Berea, Ohio, where the Browns have had their headquarters for more than 30 years. “We are blood and guts, blue-collar Browns fans. It didn’t make any sense, still doesn’t.” For all his wonderful contributions as a philanthropist in Cleveland, a city he loved as much as his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., or the impact he had on pro football’s growth and explosion on television, Modell’s choice to move the Browns will be long remembered in Ohio. To a majority of Browns fans, nothing else matters. The Decision? Even LeBron James came in a distant second to Modell as Public Enemy No. 1. When Modell packed up the Browns, he said he had no other choice after the city refused to build him a new stadium. In the weeks that followed the Nov. 6, 1995 announcement of the move, shock turned to an uproar and “No Team, No Peace” became a rallying cry in Cleveland, a city as intertwined with its

professional teams as any in North America. Modell fled for safety reasons, and for a time employed bodyguards for protection. He never did return to his beautiful home in Waite Hill. But in their darkest days, Browns fans united, and with a grass-roots movement that joined generations, they convinced the NFL to give Cleveland an expansion team after three miserable years without football. Modell agreed to leave the team’s name, colors and history behind. His Ravens then went on to win a Super Bowl. The new Browns have been to the playoffs just once. Still, some Clevelanders say they just had to move on. “I have, it’s the right thing to do,” said John Gressler, a retiree from suburban Medina as he shopped at the Browns team shop for a birthday presSDN Photo/NAME ent from his wife. “I’m not too sure the city has and I’m not THIS NOV. 13, 1995 file photo shows Cleveland Browns fan too sure it was all Art Modell’s Lisa Vann, left, crying as her friend Jeanne Jolluck yells as the fault.” Browns lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3, in Pittsburgh. Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell has died. He was See MODELL/Page 19 87. AP Photo/Gene Puskar, File

Jets hand Russia 1st County loss

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LEHMAN’S ELIZABETH Edwards tries to pass the ball before Shelby Boyd of Botkins moves in on her in soccer action at

Botkins Thursday. The Lady Cavs, ranked fourth in the state, escaped with a 1-0 victory.

No. 4 Lady Cavs escape with 1-0 win BOTKINS — The Lehman girls traveled up the road to Botkins for a high school soccer match, and took with them the No. 4-ranking in the state in Division III. But the Lady Cavs had their hands full and escaped with a 1-0 victory over the Lady Trojans to remain unbeaten on the year at 5-0. Botkins is now 1-4. “I didn’t expect the game to be so close but Botkins really played good defense,” said Lehman coach Tony Schroeder. “We came out in the first eight minutes and we were playing well and had them back on their heels.” Lehman put up the first goal just seven minutes into the game when Jenna Kronenberger got the ball to Sarah Titterington for the only goal of the game. “After we scored, both teams struggled to mount any attacks,” said Schroeder. “We started possessing the ball better, but not penetrating their defense. I thought Hannah Koch, Riley Luthman and Sierra Butcher all played really well on defense.” Lehman held an 18-6 advantage in shots, with keeper Grace Frantz having two saves. Kierstyn Rogers had seven saves for the Lady Trojans. “We got Karly Baird back from an injury and I thought she played well,” said Schroeder. “And I thought Marla Schroeder played well in the middle.” The win sets up a showdown on Saturday against Springfield Catholic. In

this week’s Miami Valley Coaches rankings, Lehman was No. 3 and Springfield Catholic No. 4. The game will be played at Lehman, and that will mark the first home game of the season. Others were scheduled but the field was heavily damaged by a utility truck earlier this season after heavy rains, forcing Lehman to play its home games elsewhere. NOTE: There has been a change in the starting times for both the boys and girls soccer matches Saturday at Lehman. The boys will play at 2 p.m. against Bellefontaine and the girls at 4 p.m. against Springfield Catholic. The change was made due to ACT testing in the morning.

Lehman boys win 2-1 The Lehman boys upped their record to 3-1 with a 2-1 win over Greenville in action Thursday. The Green Wave broke a scoreless deadlock in the first half with just 3:30 remaining when Brandon Myers picked up a loose ball at midfield and outraced the Lehman defenders for a score from 18 yards out. The scored stayed that way until just 8:30 remained in the game. Peter Comer of Lehman took a through ball from Zach Taylor and beat the Greenville goalie to tie the game up. Then with just 2:30 showing on the clock, Seth Bensman scored from 10 yards out, the assist from Rocco Catanzarite. “We did a good job passing the ball,

but we need to get more shots on goal,” said Lehman coach Tom Thornton. Lehman hosts Bellefontaine Saturday at 2 p.m.

Jackets edged 2-1 Sidney played at Kettering Alter and lost a tough verdict Thursday, 2-1, the winning goal coming with under two minutes to play. Sidney is now 3-2-1. “They were faster and more physical and they dominated the first half,” said Sidney coach Eric Harlamert. “They had a ton of shots. But we made a lineup change and it paid off because we dominated the second half.” Alter scored with 15 minutes left in the first half, but the Yellow Jackets pulled even in the second half when Preston Heath found Bradley Burden for the tying goal. But Alter scored with 1:30 remaining to pull out the win. Sidney hosts Trotwood Tuesday.

Anna girls tie Anna’s girls soccer team tied West Liberty-Salem 2-1 in action Thursday. The verdict left the Lady Rockets at 20-2 on the season. Anna’s goal came with 15:50 remaining in the first half from Erica Huber, with an assist from Raquel Bollheimer. It looked like it would hold up, but West Liberty scored with just 3:25 remaining in the game. Anna goalie Kristen Grimes had 11 saves.

Fairlawn handed Russia its first loss in County dual matches this season and left the league race in a three-way tie after action at Shelby Oaks Thursday in boys golf. The Jets defeated Russia 165-177 to go to 4-1 in County duals. Russia and Botkins also have just one league loss. Anthony Gillem shot a 38 to take medalist honors, and right on his heels was Zach Rogers with a career-best 39. Trey Everett added a 43 and Ryan Lessing 45. For Russia, Austin Tebbe shot a 40, Treg Francis 41 and Luke Dapore and Connor Monnin 48 each. • Botkins cruised over Fort Loramie at Arrowhead 161224. The Trojans got 39s from Connor Bornhorst and Seth Hanna, 40 from Nick Okuley and 43 from Cory Kies. Brandon Eilerman led Loramie with a 53. • Anna beat Jackson Center 161-188 in County play. Mike Omlor of Anna was medalist with a 39, Andy Linkmeyer and Brad Boyd both shot 40, and Ryan Smelewski 42. Jackson was led by Levi Schmitmeyer with a 44. Trey Elchert had a 47, Brandon Ware 48 and Drew Sosby 49. • John Copella shot a 35 at Shelby Oaks to take medalist honors in Lehman’s 168-203 win over Sidney. Mitchell Shroyer added a 38 for the Cavs and Sam Dean 45. Bryce Eck finished at 50. Sidney was led by Jalen Block with a 48. Sidney played Vandalia on Wednesday and lost 149-196 at Cassell Hills. Mitch Lillard shot a 46, and Tom Dunn and Cole Cartwright both had 48s. • New Knoxville lost to Delphos St. John’s 168-185. Tyler Shreve shot a 38 for the Rangers and Jake Allen 47. Connor Samuel and Brandon Steinke both added 50. • New Bremen shot a 165 and lost by three strokes to Versailles. For Bremen, Darin Bergman had a 40, Travis Bertelsen and Alex Feltz 41 and Tyler Hagan 43. For Versailles, Brandon Groff and Mitchell Stover had 40s and Tyler Drees and Alex Stucke 41. Bremen won the junior varsity match 200-216. Jeff Trego had a 45 and Eric Francis 46 for Bremen, and Jacob Watren 49 for Versailles.

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Buck Eyes An inside look at Ohio State football WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

BUCKEYE BRAIN BUSTERS

NAME: Dexter Larimore HOMETOWN: Merrillville, Ind. OHIO STATE YEARS: 20062010 HIGHLIGHTS: Had 7 tackles for losses and 4.5 sacks as a defensive lineman his senior season. Was a starter as a junior also but missed much of the season because of an injury. AFTER OSU: He signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints but was cut. Now works as a project manager for Advance Industrial Manufacturing in Columbus.

1: How many days was Central

SAY WHAT?

RECRUITING UPDATE

Florida coach George O’Leary Notre Dame’s coach before a lie on his resume forced him to resign? 2: When did Central Florida first

play NCAA Division I football? 3: What is Urban Meyer’s career record against teams from the state of Florida? 4: What year was Ohio Stadium’s vic-

tory bell rung for the first time? 5: What is the record for most carries in a game by an Ohio State running back? Answers: 1. Five; 2. 1996; 3. 9-2; 4. 1954;

“There’s no gray area. He’s going to tell you like it is.” — Ohio State defensive lineman John Simon talks about coach Urban Meyer’s blunt evaluations of his players.

5. Champ Henson 44 vs. Northwestern in 1972..

Tracy Sprinkle, a defensive end from Elyria High School who is a 2013 OSU verbal commitment, had 9 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble in a 43-7 win over Elyria Catholic last Friday. J.T. Barnett, a quarterback from Wichita Falls, Tex., who is a 2013 OSU verbal commitment, threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 160 yards in a 43-36 loss to Cooper High School last Friday. Ezekiel Elliott, a running back from St. Louis Burroughs High School who is a 2013 OSU verbal commitment, has scored eight touchdowns in his first two games. He scored TDs four of the first five times he touched the ball in a 35-0 win over Lutheran South last Friday.

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RECEIVERS

Maybe the only issue with Braxton Miller’s performance in Corey Brown’s best game at Ohio State (7 catches, 87 a 56-10 win over Miami of Ohio in the season opener was yards, 1 touchdown) was overshadowed by Devin Smith’s that he ran the ball more times (17) than OSU’s coaches spectacular touchdown catch against Miami. Evan Spenwould have liked. He rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown cer also delivered a big play with a 44-yard reception. and passed for 207 yards and two TDs after completing For UCF, Rannell Hall (4 catches, 94 yards, 2 TDs) was only one pass in the first quarter. the standout in the opener. The Knights have two of their Central Florida’s Blake Bortels was 13 of 16 for 168 former starting quarterbacks, Rob Calabrese and Jeff Godfrey, playing as yards and three touchdowns in his first career start in the Knights’ 56-14 win backup wide receivers. over Akron in their opener. Advantage: Ohio State Advantage: Ohio State

OFFENSIVE LINE

Take away a first quarter against Miami when OSU netted only 48 yards and the failure to score from the 1-yard line on the last play of the first half and the line performed solidly. Guard Andrew Norwell and tackle Jack Mewhort were graded highest by OSU’s coaches. UCF’s line is led by center Jordan Rae and guard Theo Goins, who were honorable mention All-Conference USA last season. Rae has 26 career starts and Goins has 23. Twin brothers Jordan and Justin McCray start aside of each other at right guard and right tackle. Advantage: Ohio State

DEFENSIVE LINE Depth could become an issue for Ohio State if Michael Bennett’s groin injury, which he aggravated in pre-game warmups last week, continues to keep him out of action. That depth could come from freshmen Adolphus Washington and Noah Spence, who each got quarterback sacks last week. Another freshman, Tommy Schutt, contributed three tackles. For UCF, defensive end Victor Gray, an honorable mention All-Conference USA selection a year ago, leads the way. Advantage: Ohio State

LINEBACKERS Miami netted negative-1 yard rushing, so OSU’s linebackers must have been doing something right. Ryan Shazier had a team-high eight tackles and Etienne Sabino had five tackles. Jonathan Davis, with 12 career starts, is the most experienced linebacker for UCF. The converted running back had 10.5 tackles for losses last season. Ray Shipman, a starter, is a former University of Florida basketball player. Advantage: Ohio State

CARLOS HYDE The 6-foot-0, 232-pound junior running back from Naples, Fla. turned in a solid performance against Miami of Ohio last week. Hyde rushed for 82 yards on 17 carries and found the end zone twice.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Cornerback Bradley Roby (6 tackles, 2 pass break-ups, a fumble recovery for a touchdown) was OSU’s coaches’ defensive player of the game and the other corner, Travis Howard, had two interceptions against Miami. For UCF, senior safety Kemal Ishmael has had 70 tackles or more each of his first three seasons. Jordan Ozerities, who missed last season after being on the Conference USA AllFreshman team in 2010, also could be ready for a big season. RUNNING BACKS Advantage: Ohio State Ohio State’s Carlos Hyde (82 yards on 17 carries) got some tough yards, picking up 58 yards of his total after contact against Miami, but his longest run was 16 yards. SPECIAL TEAMS Senior fullback Zach Boren got his first career rushing Neither team attempted a field goal in their onetouchdown and his second and third career carries. Jorsided wins last week. OSU’s Drew Basil was 16 of 19 dan Hall is still at least a week or two away from returning. on field goals last season. UCF’s Shawn Moffitt was Central Florida will probably not have Latavius Murray, 5 of 9 last season. OSU’s punt block team scored a who gained 108 yards against Akron before leaving the touchdown, thanks to a high snap by Miami last week. game with a shoulder injury. Storm Johnson, who transferred from Miami (Fla.) Advantage: Ohio State after being far down on the depth chart, is expected to start in Murray’s place. Advantage: Ohio State

BIG TEN STANDINGS Leaders Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Ohio State 0 0 1 0 Illinois 0 0 1 0 Indiana 0 0 1 0 Purdue 0 0 1 0 Wisconsin 0 0 1 0 Penn State 0 0 0 1 Legends Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Iowa 0 0 1 0 Michigan State 0 0 1 0 Minnesota 0 0 1 0 Nebraska 0 0 1 0 Northwestern 0 0 1 0 Michigan 0 0 0 1

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Passing Yards Braxton Miller .........................207 Kenny Guiton ............................37 Rushing Yards Braxton Miller .........................161 Carlos Hyde........................... .82 Bri’onte Dunn...........................31 Receiving Yards Corey Brown .............................87 Evan Spencer ...........................54 Devin Smith .............................31 Punting Ben Buchanan.......................42.1 Tackles Ryan Shazier...............................8 Bradley Roby...............................6 Interceptions Travis Howard.............................2

Sept. 1 ..............Miami of Ohio, 56-10 Sept. 8 ...............Central Florida, noon Sept. 15 .................... California, noon Sept. 22 ..............................UAB, TBA Sept. 29 ............. Michigan State, TBA Oct. 6 ..................... Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 13 ...................at Indiana, 8 p.m. Oct. 20 ........................... Purdue, TBA Oct. 27 ............. at Penn State, 6 p.m. Nov. 3 .............................. Illinois, TBA Nov. 17 ...................at Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 24 .......................Michigan, noon

SATURDAY Central Florida at OHIO STATE, noon New Hampshire at Minnesota, noon Penn State at Virginia, noon Air Force at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Indiana at Massachusetts, 3:30 p.m. Iowa State at Iowa, 3:30 p.m. MSU at Central Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Purdue at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Wisconsin at Oregon State, 4 p.m. Nebraska at UCLA, 7:30 p.m. Vanderbilt at Northwestern, 8 p.m. Illinois at Arizona State, 10:30 p.m. TOP 25 W. Kentucky at Alabama, 3:30 p.m.

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Welcome to Meyer’s classroom COLUMBUS — With the change to semesters at Ohio State this year, school was already in session when the Buckeyes opened their football season against Miami last Saturday. But the classroom wasn’t the only place learning was going on. You could learn some things about the Buckeyes on the field. Here are five things we learned: 1. Ohio State fans are going to show up no matter who the coach is. There were a few empty seats in the top rows of Ohio Stadium but the first game with Urban Meyer as coach drew exactly 38 more fans than the first game with interim coach Luke Fickell did last year. 2. Urban Meyer’s offense is different but it’s not magical. The most noticeable difference between Meyer’s offense and the offenses at OSU in the recent past was in the pace and in the decision to go for a touchdown at the end of the first half instead of kicking a field goal. And while it picked up the pace, Ohio State did not go crazy. It ran 86 offensive plays (53 rushes, 33 passes) against Miami. A year ago in a 42-0 win over Akron in the opener, it ran 79 plays. 3. Braxton Miller has made great strides and will get even better — if he just stays healthy. Miller’s sophomore season got off to a great start — 161 yards rushing and 207 yards in the air, despite missing six of his first seven passes. He no longer looks like a scared freshman. He looks like he will get better and better. But his 17 carries against Miami were more than Ohio State would like to see him get most weeks. 4. If a freshman can play, he will not redshirt for Urban Meyer. Fourteen true freshmen played. Maybe when a team was 6-7 last year, there are more openings for young players. Or maybe when you recruit like Meyer, you know there are always more good players coming down the road. 5. Hey, maybe those receivers aren’t all bad. Devin Smith made a truly amazing catch, but Corey Brown (7 catches, 87 yards) is the guy who his teammates say has stood out since spring practice. The key is finding consistent production from those two, or maybe someone else like Evan Spencer, Jake Stoneburner or others.

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Loramie spikers hand SCOREBOARD Russia 1st loss of season CALENDAR

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Fort Loramie took over sole possession of first place in County volleyball by defeating Russia 17-15, 25-23, 25-20, 25-27, 12-15. Russia is now 3-1 in the league and Loramie 3-0. It was also Russia’s first loss overall, leaving the Raiders at 5-1. “It was a great match from the first whistle to the last,” said Loramie coach John Rodgers. “This match was fun for everyone, coaches, players and fans. Even the officials remarked what a great game it was. Russia is a great team that didn’t beat themselves. That’s why I’m very happy about this win.” For Russia, Olivia Monnin had 18 kills, 27 digs and six blocks, Ashley Borchers had seven kills, 22 assists and 11 digs, Taylor Daniel had six kills, Bethany York five kills, Emily Francis 15 assists, Kylie Wilson 10 blocks to go with four kills, Abbie Goubeaux 26 digs and Kayli Dues 10 digs. No Fort Loramie individual stats were available.

County volleyball Standings League All W-L W-L Fort Loramie . . . 3-0 5-2 Russia . . . . . . . . 3-1 5-1 Anna. . . . . . . . . . 3-1 6-2 Jackson Center . 2-1 4-1 Houston . . . . . . . 1-3 2-3 Botkins. . . . . . . . 0-3 2-4 Fairlawn. . . . . . . 0-3 1-4 Thursday Anna over Botkins 3-0 Houston over Fairlawn 3-1 Fort Loramie over Russia 3-2

Loramie also won the junior varsity match. • Houston got its first County win of the season Thursday, defeating Fairlawn 25-20, 22-25, 25-16, 25-19. The Lady Wildcats are 1-3 in the league and Fairlawn 0-3. “It was an immensly intense game,” said Houston coach Jackie Schafer. “I was very proud of my girls.” Phipps Kortney pounded out 25 kills and served three aces for Houston, Bri Garber added eight kills, Taylor Willoughby handed out 32 assists, Nicole Maier had 11 digs, Tiffani Harris had six kills and

Monique Booher had six digs and three aces. For the Lady Jets, Olivia Cummings also had 25 kills and added 12 digs, Abby Stemen had 22 assists and four ace serves, Kara Short had nine kills and Allison Watkins had 14 assists and seven digs. Houston also won the junior varsity game 2522, 19-25, 25-19. • Anna defeated Botkins 25-17, 25-15, 2519 in the third County game. Megan Fogt had 10 kills, Courtney Landis eight, Rachel Noffsinger six and Natalie Billing five for Anna. Noffsinger also had eight aces, Haley Steinbrunner 29 assists and Summer McCracken 12 digs. For Botkins, Logan Pitts had seven kills and 11 digs, Rachelle Maurer seven kills, Jocelyn Counts 13 assists, Allison Guckes 18 digs and Denise Schwartz three blocks. • New Knoxville beat Parkway 25-12, 25-15, 25-14 in Midwest Athletic Conference play. The Lady Rangers are 2-0 in the MAC and 5-2

High school sports TONIGHT Football Sidney at West Carrollton Indian Lake at Lehman (S) Anna at Fort Recovery Fort Loramie at Toledo Chris. New Bremen at Minster WL-Salem at Riverside Coldwater at Versailles Soccer Tri-Village at Fairlawn Boys golf New Knoxville at Jackson Center —— SATURDAY Volleyball New Knoxville at Botkins Lehman at Jackson Center Versailles at Urbana Minster at Celina Boys soccer Botkins at St. Marys Bellefontaine at Lehman Kenton at New Knoxville Girls soccer Bellefontaine at Sidney Springfield Catholic at Lehman Botkins at Mechanicsburg Ben Logan at Anna Cross country Anna, Botkins, Houston, Lehman, Russia, New Bremen at Spencerville Inv. Sidney, Riverside, Jackson Center, Versailles at Mason Inv. Fort Loramie, Minster at Riffin Inv. Boys golf Houston at Tri-Village Inv.

overall. Meg Reineke had eight kills to lead but had plenty of help as BASEBALL Haley Horstman, Taylor Niemeyer, Paige Major Leagues Lehman and Rachel LefNational League fel all had seven. The Associated Press Horstman also had 14 East Division assists and two aces, and W L Pct GB Washington . . . 84 52 .618 — Reineke 16 assists. Atlanta . . . . . . . 78 60 .565 7 Kalyn Schroer led in Philadelphia . . 66 71 .482 18½ digs with 18 and Abby New York . . . . . 65 72 .474 19½ Miami . . . . . . . . 61 77 .442 24 Rohrbach had 13 to go Central Division with two aces. Cincinnati . . . . 83 55 .601 — • Minster lost in St. Louis . . . . . . 74 63 .540 8½ Pittsburgh . . . . 72 64 .529 10 three games to St. Henry Milwaukee . . . . 67 70 .489 15½ 25-15, 25-21, 25-17. Chicago. . . . . . . 51 85 .375 31 For Minster, Claire Houston . . . . . . 42 95 .307 40½ West Division McGowan led with seven San Francisco . 77 60 .562 — kills and Sara Hosey Los Angeles . . . 73 65 .529 4½ Arizona. . . . . . . 68 70 .493 9½ added six. Hosey also San Diego. . . . . 64 74 .464 13½ had 15 digs and McColorado . . . . . . 56 80 .412 20½ Gowan 13, while Allison Thursday's Games Atlanta 1, Colorado 0 Jutte and Alisha Monnin Miami 6, Milwaukee 2 added eight apiece. Chicago Cubs at Washington, n Madeleine Eiting had Friday's Games Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 4-11) at four block assists and FOOTBALL Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 15-5), 7:05 McGowan three. p.m. • Sidney lost to NFL standings Colorado (Francis 5-4) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 4-7), 7:05 p.m. Springboro 25-19, 25-15, National Football League Miami (Ja.Turner 0-2) at WashThe Associated Press 25-19 Thursday. ington (Strasburg 15-6), 7:05 p.m. AMERICAN CONFERENCE For Sidney, Ashley Atlanta (Maholm 11-9) at N.Y. East Doak had 17 kills, W L T Pct PF PA Mets (Niese 10-8), 7:10 p.m. (Harrell 10-9) at CincinKristin Beigel had 16 as- Buffalo . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 natiHouston (H.Bailey 10-9), 7:10 p.m. Miami . . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 sists, Allison Neu had New England. 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Milwaukee (Gallardo 14-8) at St. seven kills, Bri Wells five N.Y. Jets . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Louis (Lohse 14-2), 8:15 p.m. Arizona (Skaggs 1-1) at San South kills and Shelbie AnderHouston . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Diego (Cashner 3-3), 10:05 p.m. son four kills. L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 1-1) at San Indianapolis. . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Wells and Anderson Jacksonville . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Francisco (Lincecum 8-14), 10:15 both had two ace serves. Tennessee. . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 p.m. American League

Sidney High invites police, fire, military personnel to matches Sidney High School has a special day planned in remembrance of 9/11. “In Honor and Remembrance” will be held during the high school girls and boys soccer games, which will begin at 5:30 Tuesday. All police, fire depart-

ment and sheriff’s office personnel are invited to attend the games free of charge. “It’s our way of thanking all of them for what they do for our community,” said Sidney athletic director Jeff Courter. “Local veterans and active military personnel

are also invited to join us.” Cookies and water will be provided, and those planning to attend are asked provide work ID/badge or wear uniforms, including military personnel. Captain Rod Austin of the Sidney Police and Chief Ron Wolfe of the

Sidney Fire Department will present the game ball to boys varsity captains prior to the game. Sheriff John Lenhart and 1st Sargeant John Bernardi with the Army National Guard will present the game ball to the girls captains prior to their game.

Loramie girls beat Russia in golf action The Russia and Fort Loramie girls met in high school golf action at Arrowhead Thursday and Loramie came away with a 10-stroke victory. The Lady Redskins

shot a 207 to 217 for the Lady Raiders. Medalist honors went to Ashley Ordean of Fort Loramie with a 49. Kristin Barhorst added a 52 and Hope

Ruhenkamp and Morgan Pleiman both shot 53. For Russia, Angie Muhlenkamp had a 50, Gina Barlage and Morgan Daugherty 55 and

MODELL Perhaps sensitive to their fans’ feelings toward Modell, the current Browns released a onesentence statement following his death that read: “The Cleveland Browns would like to extend their deepest condolences to the entire Modell family.” There are no plans to honor Modell, who became the Browns owner in 1961, before Sunday’s season opener at home against Philadelphia. Any acknowledgment of his passing might lead to an angry backlash by thousands. “I pray to the lord they don’t do anything,” tweeted Ted Riegling, a Browns fan. “I would hate for this city to add another black eye, by booing him.” Browns wide receiver

From Page 17 Josh Cribbs understands the fans’ disdain toward Modell. He knows any tribute would be unwelcome. “We all understand the severity of it,” he said. “Fans are just voicing their opinion. Fans are die-hard. At the same time, this is a person’s life so I know a lot of them, even though they might have some words to say that aren’t positive, they can respect the fact that it’s a person’s life. “That’s a loved one, he has a family and he was loved in the NFL. There

might not be so much love in Cleveland, we all understand why, but at the same time, that’s a person’s life. We should respect that and respect a person’s family.” Modell’s death was felt most by those who knew him best. Doug Dieken played his entire 14-year career at right offensive tackle for the Browns with Modell as his boss. Standing outside the team’s training facility, Dieken said he lost a friend.

Kaila Pleiman 57. • Versailles beat New Bremen 184-223. Versailles was led by Brooke Wehrkamp with a 41 and Danielle Cochran added a 43.

North Baltimore . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Cincinnati . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Cleveland . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Pittsburgh . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 West Denver . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Kansas City . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Oakland . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 San Diego . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Dallas . . . . . . . 1 0 0 1.000 24 17 Philadelphia. . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Washington . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 N.Y. Giants. . . 0 1 0 .000 17 24 South Atlanta . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Carolina . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 New Orleans . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Tampa Bay. . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 North Chicago. . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Detroit . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Green Bay . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Minnesota . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 West Arizona . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 San Francisco 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Seattle . . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 St. Louis . . . . . 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Wednesday's Game Dallas 24, N.Y. Giants 17 Sunday's Games Indianapolis at Chicago, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Miami at Houston, 1 p.m. New England at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Washington at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

East Division W L Pct GB New York . . . . 77 59 .566 — Baltimore . . . . 76 60 .559 1 Tampa Bay . . . 75 62 .547 2½ Boston. . . . . . . 63 75 .457 15 Toronto . . . . . . 61 75 .449 16 Central Division Chicago . . . . . . 74 62 .544 — Detroit . . . . . . 73 63 .537 1 Kansas City . . 61 75 .449 13 Cleveland . . . . 58 79 .423 16½ Minnesota. . . . 56 81 .409 18½ West Division Texas. . . . . . . . 81 55 .596 — Oakland . . . . . 76 60 .559 5 Los Angeles . . 74 63 .540 7½ Seattle. . . . . . . 67 71 .486 15 Thursday's Games N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Friday's Games N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 13-12) at Baltimore (W.Chen 12-8), 7:05 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 10-6) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 8-10), 7:10 p.m. Toronto (H.Alvarez 7-12) at Boston (Doubront 10-7), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (J.Gomez 5-7) at Minnesota (Hendriks 0-7), 8:10 p.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 7-9) at Chicago White Sox (Liriano 5-11), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 15-6) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 8-11), 10:05 p.m. Oakland (Griffin 4-0) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 13-6), 10:10 p.m.

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New staff welcomed at school This school year the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities welcomed new staff members to its children’s programs. Children Stiefel from birth until they enter kindergarten may receive intervention to meet the developmental needs identified as delayed through an assessment process. Infants and toddlers may receive these services from the staff at the Wee School, which is located in Sidney. Preschoolers, beginning at age 3, may get services at Shelby Hills Early Childhood Center, located in Sidney, or may also receive programming at Fort Loramie Elementary, Hardin Houston Elementary or Jackson Center Elementary community-based preschool programs. Staff members in all these programs work with each family to create a plan for services that will best meet the needs of the child and family. These services may occur at one of the center sites or another location. The Early Intervention program has Nancy Stiefel as director of Early Intervention and the Wilma Valentine Creative Learning Center daycare program. Stiefel comes to the program from Sidney City Schools where she served as special education supervisor for the past 13 years. Joining her in the Wee School Early Intervention Program will be two new early intervention specialists, Sarah Blackburn and Mary Watercutter. Both specialists will work with children from birth to 3 years old providing and coordinating services at the center and in the home setting. Two new preschool intervention specialists join the team of preschool teachers. Kaylin Flannery returns to the Sidney Center after filling in for a midyear retirement last school year, and also being welcomed to the team is Heather Hawkins, who has more than nine years of teaching experience. New paraprofessionals providing support to preschool children are Danielle Holthaus, assisting in the HardinHouston Elementary preschool. Darlene McClain and Naomi Sluss both bring teaching experience to the classroom and will be working as paraprofessionals at the Sidney Center. The preschool program adds to the speech language department therapist Lindsey Savoy. Savoy is a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati and said she is excited to begin her career working with preschool children.

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New program offers rebate for construction of safe rooms Lottery will determine who gets funding BY TOM BARNETT tbarnett@sdnccg.com

“If chosen in the lottery, homeowners must first build their safe room before applyUnder a new Ohio Emering for their rebates,” Burdiss gency Management Agency said. program just being anApplications to participate nounced, Shelby County resi- in safe room lottery drawings dents could receive up to 87.5 must be made before 5 p.m. percent of the cost of conOct. 1 on the Ohio EMS webstructing home “safe room” site: shelters to protect family https://ohiosharpp.ema.state. members from extreme wind oh.us/OhioSafeRoomRebate/. events or tornadoes. The program will use a “We’ve seen tornadoes in computerized random-selecShelby County, including the tion process to select names infamous Palm Sunday disso everyone registered will aster in the ’60s, and we still have an equal chance to be have a basic risk,” said Marc selected. For that reason, the Burdiss, the county’s Emerorder of registration does not gency Management Agency improve the odds of being sedirector. lected. Burdiss said the new proOnly one person may gram, adopted in August, apply per physical house adprovides up to a $6,000 redress and renters do not bate for safe rooms built to qualify for the program. ApFederal Emergency Manage- plying ensures a project will ment Agency guidelines in be considered, but does not publications available online. guarantee a rebate.

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“Such projects, defined in FEMA publications 320 and 361, provide near absolute protection from extreme wind events,” he said. The guidelines are available on the federal agency’s website: www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/saferoom/residential.sh tm. Online plans are free and can be downloaded by contractors to help them provide work estimates. Burdiss said eligible projects range from 14-by-14-foot structures to metal-covered wood lean-tos in basements. The program, funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant program and 12.5 percent by the state of Ohio, consists of 150 lottery drawings in all 88 counties. Ohio EMA plans to offer the program on an annual basis, contingent upon federal and/or state funding.

The term safe room includes any above- or belowground shelter that meets or exceeds FEMA guidelines. Studies show recommended structures, built to federal specifications, can survive winds as high as 250 mph. To receive a rebate, the homeowner must submit a certificate of installation signed by a contractor verifying a safe room meets or exceeds FEMA specifications. Other required documentation includes a contractor invoice, proof of payment, coordinates of the safe room, a local building/zoning permit, and before-and-after photos of the safe room’s construction site with background scenery. Safe rooms may be installed in a new or existing home, either in an interior room on the first floor, underground on the first floor, or

as a detached above-ground or underground shelter. Wherever a safe room is installed, it must be readily accessible to all occupants. Apartment complexes, duplexes and other multifamily residences are not eligible for the rebate, as they are considered businesses. The program is only for single-

family homes. In tornado- and hurricaneprone areas, safe rooms have become an integral part in protecting lives and preventing serious injuries when violent storms occur. The accompanying wind-zone and risk-management information is provided with this story.

FSA declares physical loss in area counties COLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s administrator has declared emergency physical loss loans are available in 30 Ohio counties, including Champaign and Mercer. Those counties were designated as primary natural disaster areas due to high winds, hail, lightning and excessive heat events that occurred from June 29 through July 1. In addition, 35 counties are named as contiguous disaster counties where eligible farmers may qualify for FSA emergency physical loss loan assistance. These include Shelby, Auglaize, Darke, Logan and Miami.

The disaster declaration was issued Aug . 24, making FSA Emergency Physical Loss loans available to eligible applicants with qualifying severe physical losses in the primary and contiguous counties, provided eligibility requirements are met. This approval is limited to applicants who suffered disaster related damages to chattels, or real estate essential to the farming operation. To qualify, farmers must be unable to obtain credit from commercial sources. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part or all of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application

on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the emergency loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. USDA has also made other programs available to assist farmers, including the Emergency Conservation Program, Federal Crop Insurance and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers should contact their local FSA county office for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs.

Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s annual Northern Area Congress set Sept. 15 PIQUA — The 37th annual Northern Area Congress will be held Sept. 15 at the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Northern Area Office of Evangelization and Catechesis and is an annual gathering of leaders and teachers of religion in the area. This year’s theme is “Bring It Home: Catechesis in and for the Domestic Church.” Leisa Anslinger is the keynote speaker, and she will address who we are to be — and what we are to do — in order to pass on our faith that is lived at home and car-

ried into the world. Anslinger’s keynote precedes an archdiocesan gathering of all parish leadership to take place in October. After the keynote address there will be two workshop sessions, allowing each participant to choose from a total of 21 workshops. Workshops are recommended for teachers or catechists of various age levels and ministerial need. Participants of various ministries will find enrichment for their faith life and take home a clearer vision of their call to proclaim the gospel, event organizers said. Participants can also review the newest religious education and spiritual

resources as they browse the many displays by publishers, religious bookstores and archdiocesan offices. For more information or a brochure, contact the director of religious education at local parishes or the Archdiocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis in Sidney at 4981192 or sidneymediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org. The registration deadline is today. The full brochure is online at www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministriesoffices/evangelization-and-ca techesis. Approximately 300 people in the Miami Valley attend this event each year and more are always welcome, organizers said.

Race to the Top on board agenda The Fairlawn Board of Education will approve bus routes for the 2012-13 school year and discuss Race to the Top progress when it meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The board will also accept resignations and hear administrative and financial reports.

Board meeting date changed MINSTER — The Minster Local Board of Education has changed its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. The meeting was previously scheduled for Sept 17.

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