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Vol. 123 No. 189
September 21, 2013
Sidney, Ohio
www.sidneydailynews.com
Oversight Committee members to discuss IRS
Today’s News Today’s weather
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Inside today
Luke Gronneberg | SDN
Two buses carrying U.S. veterans start their journey to Washington D.C. with a motorcycle escort down Fair Road Friday morning. Sidney Middle School students wave flags as the parade passes them.
Beats the unbeaten • Fort Loramie’s defense plays tough and helps the Redskins log a 14-8 victory over previously unbeaten Ada. The win gives Fort Loramie a 3-1 record as the Redskins seek to repeat as Northwest Central Conference champions. For game coverage, see page 11.
Deaths Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on page X today: • Larry M. Hawkey • Richard Paul Watercutter • Ralph J. Grilliot • Joyce K. Wilson • Shannon M. Mead Darnell • Marguerite G. Blanton • Mary “Jane” Kiehl • Bera L. Fausnaugh • Perry J. Sage • Alvin B. Schulze
Index Business...................................9 City, County records................2 Classified.......................... 16-18 Comics................................... 15 Hints from Heloise...................6 Horoscopes......................... 6,15 Localife..................................6-7 Nation/World...........................5 Obituaries................................3 Sports................................ 11-13 State News...............................4 ‘Tween 12 and 20.....................6 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Roach................ 10
Today’s thought “The crisis of yesterday is the joke of tomorrow.” — H.G. Wells, English author (born this day in 1866, died 1946). For more on today in history, turn to page 5
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Bound for D.C.
Local veterans set off on journey to see memorials Melanie Speicher
mspeicher@civitasmedia.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a gentle wind whispering the thanks of a grateful nation, 43 Vietnam veterans, one Korean War veteran and one World War II veteran began a journey to Washington, D.C., Friday morning to see the memorials built in their home. A send-off ceremony was held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The Rev. Phil Chilcote told the veterans that the “old north wind” found in the
song, “You’ve Got a Friend,” was the wind the Vietnam veterans faced when they came home. Through the years, the wind has changed the embrace the veterans and their service to their country. After singing the song written by Carole King and recorded by James Taylor, he explained why he started with the song. “We lived in a era, as the second verse says, ‘when the Old North Wind should begin to blow. That Old North wind of antis: antiVietnam, anti-military, anti-
draft, anti-flag, anti-USA was blowing hard. I know — I was there!” he said. “As the third verse of the song went on to say … People can be so cold. They’ll hurt you and desert you. Well, they’ll take their soul if you let them, oh yeah, but don’t you let them. “And you and thousands of other Americans — serving the greatest nation in world … didn’t let them take your soul! You’re here today to leave on a wonderful trip that will celebrate See D.C. | 14
Classic cars cover fairgrounds
New location, same faces at 34th Rebel Run Nationals Mike Seffrin
mseffrin@civitasmedia.com
It’s a different location, but many of the faces are the same. The 34th annual Rebel Run Rod & Custom Nationals began Friday and continue to Sunday afternoon at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. This is the first year for it Luke Gronneberg | SDN here, but talk to participants and you’ll find Terry Haney, of Newton Falls, washes his 1951 chopped out they’ve been showing up at the event no Mercury he is displaying at the Rebel Run Rod & Custom Nationals Friday.
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Edison Foundation joins college with community Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a five-part series of stories highlighting Edison Community College as it celebrates its 40th year of service. Highlighting the work of the Edison Foundation, this piece is being submitted on behalf of Kim Horton, Edison Community College’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement. PIQUA — In the past weeks, these articles have focused on the broad, inclusive work of Edison Community College. Such work would not be possible without a significant support system both on-campus and
Two key conservative voices at the national level will be featured at a town hall meeting Wednesday afternoon in Sidney, sponsored by the Shelby County Liberty Group. In particular they will address how investigation into the IRS practice of targeting conservative groups is progressing. Featured speakers will be U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio’s 4th Congressional District, and U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina’s 4th District. Both men serve on the Congressional O v e r s i g h t Jim Jordan Committee and are among congressional leaders noted for espousing conservative values and asking tough questions. Gowdy serves on the Committee on Judiciary and the Committee on Education and Workforce and is chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security for the Judiciary Committee. He is a former federal prosecutor, Trey Gowdy having prosecuted a full range of federal crimes including narcotics trafficking rings, bank robberies and child pornography cases. He was awarded the Postal Inspector Award for the successful prosecution of J.Mark Allen, one of America’s Most Wanted, and in two successive years received the highest performance rating a federal prosecutor can receive. Gowdy entered Congress with a commitment to the conservative principles that guided him throughout his years in public service. He has a firm belief in a limited government that inspires trust and demands accountability. Gowdy is a also a strong believer in the Second Amendment and believes Americans must staunchly defend all freedoms granted by the Constitution. Gowdy is married and has two children. Jordan, who is familiar to many local residents because his district includes Shelby County, is a fiscal conservative who has led the fight against tax hikes. He believes that cutting taxes and letting families keep more of the money they earn helps build strong communities and a vibrant economy.
in the community. The Edison Foundation is a prime example of where the college and the community come together to support Edison students and synergy that results when that partnership is focused. The Edison Foundation was founded in 1995 as a separate 501(c)3 entity with a very specific mission: “to assist Edison Community College in meeting its educational and community service goals…through the identification, cultivation and solicitation of See EDISON | 19
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Ohio jobless rate rises to match US number COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s unemployment rate has increased slightly, matching the national rate for last month. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says the seasonally adjusted jobless rate in August was 7.3 percent, up from 7.2 percent the previous month. The state rate has varied only slightly throughout this year and had been hovering below the U.S. rate. The national rate dropped to 7.3 percent in
August, the lowest since 2008, because more people stopped looking for work and were no longer counted as unemployed. Ohio logged 419,000 unemployed workers in August, about 3,000 more than in July. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased by 8,200 to just over 5.2 million for August. The biggest losses were in the leisure and hospitality sector and in educational and health services.
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