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changed even though the Republican insisted his proposal was focused on helping students. Kasich defended the plan during his State of the State speech Tuesday night in Lima, saying it has a “common-sense” focus on helping those who don’t have the re-
sources to help themselves. “The simple fact of the matter is we’re going to have to work together to make sure that we are moving our resources to those districts that have unique students, that are not as wealthy, those districts that do not have the population; we’ve got to do it
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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Robert A. Pratt • Guadalupe Lizama Mendiola • Maxine Alice Martindale • Iva D. Eder • Donald G. Martin
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TODAY’S THOUGHT “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t — you’re right.” — Henry Ford, American industrialist (1863-1947) For more on today in history, turn to Page 5.
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together because the current system is not serving the boys and girls in our state as effectively as we could be doing it,” Kasich said. He repeated that the plan he unveiled last month in the latest state effort to resolve Ohio school funding inequities See SCHOOLS/Page 3
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Lending a helping hand Evan Winner (left) 17, and Bryan Walker, 16, both of Houston, put out free bread at the Agape food pantry Wednesday as part of a FFA community service project. The boys are enrolled in the Upper Valley Career Center’s Ag and Power Technology program. They, along with other Upper Valley Career Center students, helped stock freezers, package pasta and sort pastries for Agape as part of a FFA week project they chose. Other students who participated were from the Environmental Occupations program and the Horticulture/Landscape Management program at Upper Valley Career Center. Winner is the son of Ted and Jodie Winner. Walker is the son of Gordan and Deanna Walker.
Sidney Municipal Court Judge Duane A. Goettemoeller recently filed his petition for election with the Shelby County Board of Elections. Goettemoeller, Democrat, a will be runing unopposed in Goettemoeller the November election as no one else filed before the recent filing deadline. His new term will begin Jan. 1, 2014. Goettemoeller has presided over Sidney Municipal Court since January 2011. Goettemoeller, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law, began practicing in Shelby County in 1982 as a private attorney. He has held previous positions as assistant public defender and as an assistant prosecuting attorney, working primarily in juvenile, criminal and abused and neglected children’s issues. Goettemoeller and his wife, Melody, reside in McCartyville with their three children.He has been appointed to both the Court Technology and Publications committees of the Ohio Judicial Conference. The Ohio Judicial Conference is an independent entity within the judicial branch of government, whose See JUDGE/Page 2
Sidney native had ties to meteors Reports of the meteor that streaked across the sky over western Siberia on Feb. 15 and exploded with the force of 20 atomic bombs would have held great interest to late Shelby County native Dr. Clyde Fisher, a worldrenowned astronomer. Fisher, who grew up on his family’s Orange Township farm, gained acclaim as the curator-in-chief of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Among his many travels around the world included a trip in to Estonia in 1936 to explore a crater left by a meteorite. One of the prized exhibits at the Hayden Planetarium is a 361 1/2 ton meteorite known as “The Tent.” The meteorite was brought from Greenland to New York by explorer Admiral Robert Peary. After teaching at Cornell See NATIVE/Page 2
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SHELBY COUNTY native Clyde Fisher, who was curator-in-chief of the Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, is shown with a 361 1/2 ton meteorite on display at the planetarium. Known as “The Tent,” the meteorite was brought from Greenland to New York by Admiral Robert Peary. A meteor made major news last week when it exploded with the force of 20 atomic bombs over western Siberia, injuring more than 1,000 people.
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Police log FEB. 14 -1:11 p.m.: copper stolen. A worker doing maintenance work at 843 Merri Lane, reported to work and found someone had stolen 125 feet of copper tubing valued at $2,000.
Accidents A West Milton woman was cited for a red light violation following a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Michigan Street and Stolle Avenue at 12:13 p.m. Tuesday. Sidney police issued the citation to Deanna L. Long, 51, of West Milton. Reports state Long was driving east on Michigan Street when she went through a red light and struck a vehicle driven south on Stolle Avenue by Robert Labbett, 58, 1743 Port Jefferson Road, who had a green light. Long’s car then veered to the left and struck a pickup truck driven by Randall C. Williams, 48, 264 Harvard Drive, which was stopped northbound on Stolle Avenue waiting to make a left turn. Long told officers she didn’t see the red light because of snow covering the lens of the traffic light.
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1300 block of South Kuther Road on a medical call. -9:45 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 1100 block of Hilltop Avenue on a medical call. -6:55 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 200 block of Queen Street on a medical run. -6:21 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1100 block of Evergreen Drive on a medical call. -4:17 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2500 block of North Kuther Road on a medical run. -3:36 p.m.: squad called. Medics responded to the 1000 block of Wapakoneta Avenue on a medical call. -3:23 p.m.: investigation. Firefighters were called to 410 Jefferson St. on an electrical investigation. No problem was found. -1:58 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 3000 block of Cisco Road on a medical call. -1:02 p.m.: odor investigation. Firefighters were called to 123 Oldham Ave. to investigate an odor at the residence. No problem was found. -11:26 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of South West Avenue on a medical call. -9:32 a.m.: medical. TUESDAY Medics responded to the -10:02 p.m.: medical. 700 block of Bennett Medics responded to the Street on a medical call.
Long’s car sustained moderate damage, while there was heavy damage to the Labbett car and minor damage to the Williams pickup truck. No injuries were reported. • Scott A. Wright, 49, 1401 Riverbend Blvd., was cited for a driving within lanes violation following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Royan Avenue and West Court Street at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Reports state Wright was driving south on Royan Avenue and approached the intersection while a car driven by Elsie Freistuhler, 57, 507 Sycamore St., was already stopped in the right lane preparing to make a right turn onto Court Street. As Freistuhler attempted to make a right turn, Wright also turned, striking the Freistuhler car. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. • A parked car owned by Michael Ceyler, 1134 Westwood Drive, sustained heavy damage when it was struck by a hit-skip driver at 9:11 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Westwood Drive.
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University, the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee, Fisher joined the American Museum of Natural History staff in 1913 and led the effort to establish what would become the Hayden Planetarium. Fisher, who was inducted into Sidney City Schools Hall of Honor, served as director of the planetarium from 1935 until his retirement in 1941. Among Fisher’s many friends were Albert Einstein and naturalist John Burroughs. He died in 1949 and a portion of his ashes were buried in Graceland Cemetery. His fame as an astronomer and naturalist is evidenced by a lengthy obituary in the New York Times following his death.
MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court on Tuesday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller sentenced Brittany Barga, 19, 612 N. Main Ave., Apt. B, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $150 and $132 court costs on a disorderly conduct charge. Barga also was sentenced to 52 days in jail and fined $150 and $128 court costs for attempted theft. She was given two days credit. A charge of criminal trespass was dismissed. • Caroline V. Reier, 41, 826 S. Walnut Ave., sentenced to 11 days in jail and fined $150 and $128 costs on an assault charge. She was given credit for one day and five days were suspended. An obstructing official business charge was dismissed • Mindie Terry, 25, 480 Riverside Drive, sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $150 and $113 court costs on a trespass criminal charge. • Vernon L. Meyer, 1001 Fourth Ave., Lot 52, sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $150 and $138 court costs on a domestic violence charge. Thirty days of the jail term were suspended and he was given credit for one day. • Britteny Bradley, 21, 1507 E. Court St., Apt. F, sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $200 on a resisting ar-
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“We want to give back to the community,” said Riggs, who is working with Duane Gaier, Sidney Parks and Recreation director, on the project. Riggs said he has had similar projects in other area where he has been stationed, but this is the first such detail since he’s been at the Piqua recruiting station. Riggs said the recruits will be clearing areas in the park and performing other work to get ready for the park to open on April 20.
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Efforts to get Tawawa Park ready for the coming season will get a “boots on the ground” boost Saturday when U.S. Army recruits will perform community service at the park. Sgt. First Class Franklyn W. Riggs III, who is stationed at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Piqua, said there will be 30 to 35 Army recruits coming to Sidney Saturday morning to work at Tawawa Park. He said the recruits are awaiting entry into active duty in the Army.
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DEATH NOTICES Donald G. Martin PIQUA — Donald G. Martin, 64, of Piqua, passed away Monday Feb. 18, 2013, at 8 a.m. at his residence. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.
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Guadalupe Lizama Mendiola, 80, of 17242 Dingman-Slagle Road, Sidney, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at 6:40 a.m. at her residence with her loving family by her side. Guadalupe was born Dec. 12, 1932, in Guam, the daughter of the late Ignacio and Regina Lizama. She was married to Tomas A. Mendiola and they shared more than 53 dedicated years together. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2011. Guadalupe is survived by her son, Mark and his wife Connie, of Sidney; one daughter, Giovanna Peredo, of Dayton; eight grandchildren, Genevieve Mendiola, Tomas Pangelinan, Jaylin Mendiola, Donovan Peredo, Cheyenne Peredo, Dean J. Peredo, Taylor Florig and Derek Peredo; and four brothers, Ramon (Maria) Lizama, Raymundo (Anna) Lizama, Ignacio Lizama and John (Enriquita) Lizama, all of Guam.
Guadalupe was also preceded in death by one sister and five brothers. Guadalupe was a housewife. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and family meant everything to the Mendiolas.’ By the late 1990s, Tomas and relocated Guadalupe from Guam to the States in order to be near their children and grandchildren. In her younger days, she loved to play cards with her husband, all day and all night as long as she could find someone to play with her. Guadalupe will be deeply missed by all who knew her. There will be no calling hours. There will be private services conducted on the island of Guam at the convenience of the family. All arrangements are in care of the staff at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney. Condolences may be expressed to the Mendiola family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.
SCHOOLS and help poor school districts and special needs students while adding $1.2 billion in funds over the next two years. But some Democratic officials and education leaders have questioned Kasich’s description, saying it doesn’t offset earlier cuts to schools and it leaves most schools, including many poor districts, without additional dollars. They also question the plan’s increased support for charter schools and expansion of privateschool vouchers. “The governor says he is increasing funding for education, but that’s an empty promise,” Ohio Education Association President Patricia Frost-Brooks said in a statement. Georgetown Schools Superintendent Christopher Burrows said Wednesday that he remains hopeful about the governor’s plan,
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even though his southern Ohio district is among many in the state’s economically struggling Appalachian region not projected immediately for any additional state base funding. “Obviously, it wasn’t something we did a toe touch about,” Burrows said of the funding. “But in the same breath, I still have the same excitement as long as this Straight A plan, the innovation plan, sticks in the Legislature.” The $300 million statewide fund would reward efficiency and innovation, and Burrows said he thinks his district could benefit by using technology to improve education and save money. He said he still has some questions about details of Kasich’s plan, but he thinks it’s better than simply “throwing money at a problem and expecting it to get better.”
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T-shirt to be given to blood donors St. Patrick’s Day may be the most unifying of holidays. The fashion is uniformly green, and there are no strangers when everyone celebrates being Irish for at least one day. Community Blood Center cele(CBC) brates the same bond among blood donors and the lives they help save with the “Blood Donor 2013 – Share the Luck, Share the Love, Give Blood” St. Patrick’s Day campaign. The bright green “Blood Donor 2013 – Share the Luck, Share the Love, Give Blood” Tshirt is free to everyone who registers to donate at most CBC mobile blood drives beginning Monday and continuing through March 16. Donors are invited take the home T-shirt and use it when they wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. CBC depends on more than the “luck of the Irish” to maintain the community blood supply. Winter weather and flu season continues in March, impacting donations. CBC reminds new and returning donors to schedule an appointment to give blood and support patients in need when they are able. Local blood drives next week include: • Tuesday — Anna High School, 2:30-6:30 p.m., public blood drive sponsored by the Anna High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, with Brenda Wuebker, Anna FCCLA adviser, serving as chairwoman. • Tuesday — Nash Finch, Bellefontaine, employee blood drive, noon4 p.m. Employees can contact their Human Resources Department to schedule an appointment to donate. • Feb. 27 — Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, public blood drive, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Whole blood will be collected. Kim Sanford of Mary Rutan serves as chairwoman for this blood drive.
In recent blood drives, Stokes Masonic Temple in Port Jefferson hosted a public blood drive Feb. 2 that registered 25 donors, Two were deferred, resulting in 23 units of blood collected. Terry Chamberlin served as chairman. On Feb. 8, Sidney High School hosted a student blood drive. Eighty-eight students registered to donate and 18 were deferred, resulting in 70 units of blood donated. Brett Bickel of Sidney High School serves as chairman for the student blood drives. Future March Shelby and Logan County blood drives include: • March 2 — Wren’s Florist and Greenhouse, Bellefontaine, 8 a.m.noon, public blood drive. • March 5 —Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4239, Sidney, 11:30 a.m.6 p.m., public blood drive. • March 5 — Honda of America, Anna, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., associate blood drive. • March 6 ‚ Honda of America, Anna, 4-8 p.m., associate blood drive. • March 7 — Lehman Catholic High School, Sidney, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., student, staff, parent, alumni blood drive. • March 13 — Bellefontaine Masonic Center, 1:30-5:30 p.m., public blood drive. • March 14 — Sidney Apostolic Temple, 3-7 p.m., public blood drive. • March 21 — Christian Academy Schools, Sidney, 2-6 p.m., public blood drive. • March 22 — Peerless Food Equipment, Sidney, 8 a.m.- noon, public blood drive. • March 26 — AMVETS Post 1986, Sidney, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., public blood drive. • March 27 — Sidney Senior Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., public blood drive. • March 28 — Cargill, Sidney, noon-4 p.m., employee blood drive. • March 28 — American Trim, Sidney, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., employee blood drive.
Local residents given opportunity to donate life BOTKINS — A local church group’s effort now captures the attention of an entire village and beyond. Mayor Steven Woodruff, mayor, has proclaimed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday as Organ Donor Registration Awareness Weekend in the village of Botkins. Many institutions and businesses will be providing citizens with the opportunity to register as organ donors. The idea was originally launched at the Petersburg Parishes of Botkins Immaculate Conception, Rhine St. Lawrence, and Wapakoneta St. Joseph. The parishes’ combined Social Justice Commisson decided to organize an organ donor registration drive after all services on the last weekend in February. “We wanted to give our parishioners the opportunity to express their respect for life by becoming organ donors. People across the country are in need of organ transplants,” said
Things to know about organ donor registration Anyone of any age can be a donor. Those under 18 should discuss their wishes for organ, eye and tissue donation with their parents/guardians, who will provide permission. Adults should not eliminate themselves as a donor because of age or existing medical condition. The oldest donor in the United States was 92 at the time of his death. Recent advances in transplantation have allowed more people to be eligible donors, including those with diabetes and those who have had cancer, but are now cancer-free. Even people with poor eyesight can donate their corneas. Eighteen people die each day waiting for an organ. More than 110,000 men, women, and children currently await organ transplants. Last year approximately 8,000 deceased donors made more than 22,000 organ transplants possible. All major religions support organ, eye, and tissue donation as an act of charity. For more information, call Rachel Barber at (419) 738-4924. States Social Justice Commission member Rachel Barber. “As Christians, we are called to help one another in many ways. Organ donation is something that perhaps
we don't think about very often, but it can truly provide life.” Barber said after Organ Donor Registration Weekend was established at the three parishes, the idea spread
quickly. She approached Botkins United Methodist Church and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, whose pastors immediately agreed to join the effort. The efforts is being organized in cooperation with Life Connection of Ohio, the nonprofit agency designated by the government to administer organ donation in northwest and west central Ohio. The village of Botkins then expressed its support for Organ Donor Registration by declaring the “official” weekend. Through Monday potential donors may also pick up information and registration forms at the Botkins Library, US and First National Banks, Meyer’s Tavern, and Brew’s Perfectville Pizza. “Registration is free, and takes only a few minutes, but its benefits are immeasurable,” states Barber. “We hope that everyone who has ‘always meant’ to become an organ donor does so this weekend.”
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Ringleader appeals verdict CLEVELAND (AP) — The ringleader of 16 Amish found guilty in beard- and hair-cutting hate-crime attacks on fellow members of their faith in Ohio asked an appeals court Wednesday to overturn his conviction. The attorney for Sam Mullet Sr., 67, of Bergholz near Steubenville, filed the notice of appeal with the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. The appeal cited issues including the judge’s refusal to delay last year’s trial in Cleveland or to release Mullet on bond. The appeal also cited testimony about sex involving Mullet and women in his community. Thirteen defendants have appealed their convictions. The judge said defendants have until Friday to appeal. They were convicted in five attacks in Ohio Amish communities in 2011 in apparent retaliation
against Amish who had defied or denounced Mullet’s authoritarian style in the insular community, which shuns many facets of modern life and is deeply religious. The jury sided with prosecution arguments that the defendants should be found guilty of a hate crime because religious differences brought about the attacks. Amish believe the Bible instructs women to let their hair grow long and men to grow beards once they marry. Cutting it would be shameful and offensive. Mullet was sentenced Feb. 8 to 15 years in prison, while family members convicted of carrying out his orders got sentences ranging from one to seven years. The defendants had challenged the constitutionality of the federal hate crimes act as overly broad, but the judge rejected the claim before their trial. Mullet’s appeal cited the Dec. 6
decision by U.S. District Court Judge Dan Aaron Polster denying Mullet a new trial. The defense had said there was insufficient evidence linking Mullet to the attacks. The judge rejected the claim. While Mullet didn’t physically participate in the attacks, “There was extensive evidence showing he was a member of the conspiracy, the object of which was to commit them,” the judge wrote in December. The request for a new trial also had cited the decision allowing testimony by Mullet’s daughter-in-law about her sexual relationship with him. The defense said the testimony was unfairly prejudicial. Polster said the testimony was allowed at trial because it showed the extent of Mullet’s control over the members of his community, “which was directly relevant to counter his defense that he had nothing to do with any of the attacks.”
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Doctor charged in death DELAWARE (AP) — A central Ohio doctor was charged Wednesday with rape and two counts of murder in the death of a pregnant woman, whose body was found last summer in her car after she had headed to a house-cleaning job listed in an online ad. Ali Salim of New Albany was indicted by a Delaware County grand jury on nine felony counts in the deaths of 23-year-old Deanna Ballman of Pataskala and her unborn child. Ballman, who was nine-months pregnant, was reported missing the day before her body was found Aug. 1 in a vehicle parked near a road northeast of Columbus. A coroner determined she died of acute heroin intoxication. Relatives said she had gone to a New Albany house-cleaning job listed in an online classified ad. Her mother said Ballman called saying she wasn’t feeling well, and then the call was dropped. Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien wouldn’t comment Wednesday on where Ballman was killed. “Her body was found in the vehicle in southeast Delaware County,” O’Brien said. “That’s where the body was, and it got there somehow.”
Sidney Windows, Doors & More moves Sidney Windows, Doors & More Inc. (form e r l y Sidney Door & Window) moved to a new location at 1 2 9 9 Riverside D r i v e ( E a s t Greve Ohio 47) to better serve our growing clientele more efficiently for the commercial, residential, as well as home improvement sectors. “The year of ‘2012’ was a positive year with many changes such as our new location for our facility and additional employees,” said owner Mike Greve. “Projects in both commercial and residential such as roofing, patios, patio enclosures, awnings, replacement
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NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Thursday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2013. There are 313 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 21, 1613, Mikhail Romanov, 16, was unanimously chosen by Russia’s national assembly to be czar, beginning a dynasty that would last three centuries. On this date: • In 1513, Pope Julius II, who had commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, died nearly four months after the project was completed. • In 1862, Nathaniel Gordon became the first and only American slavetrader to be executed under the U.S. Piracy Law of 1820 as he was hanged in New York. • In 1885, the Washington Monument was dedicated. • In 1912, the Great Fifth Ward Fire broke out in Houston, Texas; although property losses topped $3 million, no one was killed in the blaze. • In 1916, the World War I Battle of Verdun began in France as German forces attacked; the French were able to prevail after 10 months of fighting. • In 1925, The New Yorker magazine made its debut. • In 1945, during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima, the escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea was sunk by kamikazes with the loss of 318 men. • In 1947, Edwin H. Land publicly demonstrated his Polaroid Land camera, which could produce a black-and-white photograph in 60 seconds. • In 1965, black Muslim leader and civil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside the Audubon Ballroom in New York by assassins identified as members of the Nation of Islam. • In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon began his historic visit to China as he and his wife, Pat, arrived in Beijing. • In 1973, Israeli fighter planes shot down Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 over the Sinai Desert, killing all but five of the 113 people on board. • In 1986, Larry Wu-tai Chin, the first American found guilty of spying for China, killed himself in his Virginia jail cell.
OUT OF THE BLUE Nudes check out nudes VIENNA (AP) — These museum goers didn’t just leave their coats at the coat check. They handed over their shirts, trousers and underwear. Everything, in fact, except their shoes and socks. After all, the stone floor can get chilly when you’re touring an art exhibit in the nude, which was what more than 60 art lovers did in a special after-hours showing at Vienna’s prestigious Leopold museum. For many, the tour of “Nude Men from 1800 to Today” — an exhibit of 300 paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures focused on the bare male — was a goose-bump-raising instance of life imitating art. “I can’t say I’m sweating,” said office worker Herbert Korvas as he stood waiting in the atrium with other young men, wearing only socks, sneakers and a smile. Despite the cold, he said he was drawn to the idea of naked museum viewing “because it was something different.”
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Police add more confusion to Oscar Pistorius case PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The prosecution case against Oscar Pistorius began to unravel Wednesday with revelations of a series of police blunders and the lead investigator’s admission that authorities have no evidence challenging the double-amputee Olympian’s claim he killed his girlfriend accidentally. Detective Hilton Botha’s often confused testimony left prosecutors rubbing their heads in frustration as he misjudged distances and said testosterone — banned for professional athletes in some cases — was found at the scene, only to be later contradicted by the prosecutor’s office. The second day of what was supposed to be a mere bail hearing almost resembled a full-blown trial for the 26year-old runner, with his
lawyer, Barry Roux, tearing into Botha’s testimony step by step during cross examination. Police, Botha acknowledged, left a 9 mm slug from the barrage that killed Reeva Steenkamp inside a toilet and lost track of illegal ammunition found inside the house. And the detective himself walked through the crime scene without wearing protective shoe covers, potentially contaminating the area. Authorities, Roux asserted, were selectively taking “every piece of evidence to try to extract the most possibly negative connotation and present it to the court.” The case has riveted South Africa, with journalists and the curious crowding into the brick-walled courtroom where Pistorius, dubbed the Blade Runner for his prosthetic legs, faces a charge of premeditated
murder in the Valentine’s Day slaying. Pistorius says he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder and shot her out of fear, while prosecutors say he planned the killing and attacked her as she cowered behind a locked bathroom door. The day seemed to start out well for the prosecution, with Botha offering new details of the shooting that appeared to call into question Pistorius’ account of the moments leading up to the 29-year-old model’s death. Ballistic evidence, he said, showed the bullets that killed her had been fired from a height, supporting the prosecution’s assertion that Pistorius was wearing prosthetic legs when he took aim at the bathroom door. The athlete has maintained he was standing only on his stumps, and felt vulnerable and frightened
as he opened fire from a low position. Projecting a diagram of the bedroom and bathroom, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said it showed Pistorius had to walk past his bed to get to bathroom and could not have done so without seeing that Steenkamp was not asleep there. “There’s no other way of getting there,” Nel said in disputing Pistorius’ claim that he had no idea Steenkamp was no longer in bed when he pumped four bullets into the bathroom door, striking her with three. Botha backed the prosecutor up, saying the holster for Pistorius’ 9 mm pistol was found under the left side of the bed, where Steenkamp slept, and it would have been impossible for Pistorius to get the gun without checking to see if she was there.
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THIS TUESDAY photo shows a detail of a video wall that shows New York city police officers an interactive map of the area, security footage from nearby cameras, locations where high radiation levels are detected and whether any other threats have been made in New York. The Domain Awareness System, known as “the dashboard,” instantaneously mines data from the NYPD’s vast collection of arrest records, 911 calls, more than 3,000 security cameras citywide, license plate readers and portable radiation detectors and aggregates it into a userfriendly, readable form.
NYPD, Microsoft create crime-fighting tech system NEW YORK (AP) — A 911 call comes in about a possible bomb in lower Manhattan and an alert pops up on computer screens at the New York Police Department, instantly showing officers an interactive map of the neighborhood, footage from nearby security cameras, whether there are high radiation levels and whether any other threats have been made against the city. In a click, police know exactly what they’re getting into. Such a hypothetical scenario may seem like something out of a futuristic crime drama, but the technology is real, developed in a partnership between the nation’s largest police department and Microsoft Corp., and the latest version has been quietly in use for about a year. The project could pay off in more ways than one: The NYPD could make tens of mil-
lions of dollars under an unprecedented marketing deal that allows Microsoft to sell the system to other law enforcement agencies and civilian companies around the world. The city will get a 30 percent cut. The Domain Awareness System, known as “the dashboard,” instantaneously mines data from the police department’s voluminous arrest records, 911 calls, more than 3,000 security cameras citywide, license plate readers and portable radiation detectors, and assembles it in an easy-touse form. Right now, it is used only in NYPD offices, mostly in the counterterrorism unit. Eventually, the system could supply crime-fighting information in real time to officers on laptops in their squad cars and on mobile devices while they walk the beat.
“It works incredibly well,” said Jessica Tisch, director of planning and policy for the counterterrorism unit. For example, officers used the system during a deadly shooting outside the Empire State Building in August. Dozens of 911 calls were coming in, and it initially looked like an attack staged by several gunmen. But officers mapped the information and pulled up cameras within 500 feet of the reported shots to determine there was only one shooter. Analysts are cautious about the potential profits, saying that largely depends on Microsoft’s sales efforts and whether any major competition arises. While there other data-drilling products made by other companies, they say the NYPD’s involvement could set the dashboard apart.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California’s ban on gay marriage, a step that would mark a political victory for advocates of same-sex unions and a deepening commitment by President Barack Obama to rights for gay couples. Obama raised expectations among opponents of the Proposition 8 ban when he declared in last month’s inaugural address that gays and lesbians must be “treated like anyone else under the law.” The administration has until Feb. 28 to intervene in the case by filing a “friend of the court” brief. The Proposition 8 ballot initiative was approved by California voters in 2008 and overturned a state Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage. Twenty-nine other states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriage, while nine states and Washington, D.C., recognize same-sex marriage. An administration brief alone is unlikely to sway the Justices but the federal government’s opinion does carry weight with the court. A final decision on whether to file a brief has not been made, a senior administration official said. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli is consulting with the White House on the matter, said the official, speaking only on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the private deliberations publicly. While the Justice Department would formally make the filing, the president himself is almost certain to make the ultimate decision on whether to file.
Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., holding back tears, entered a guilty plea Wednesday in federal court to criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. He faces 46 to 57 months in prison, and a fine of $10,000 to $100,000, under a plea deal with prosecutors. A few hours later, his wife, Sandra Jackson, pleaded guilty to filing false joint federal income tax returns that knowingly understated the income
the couple received. She faces one to two years in prison and a fine of $3,000 to $40,000. In a 17-page prosecution document, Jackson’s wife admitted that from mid-2006 through mid-October of last year, she failed to report $600,000 in income that she and her husband earned from 2005 to 2011. Before entering the plea to a conspiracy charge, Jesse Jackson told U.S. District Judge Robert L. Wilkins, “I’ve never been more clear in my life” in his decision to plead guilty.
Later, when Wilkins asked if Jackson committed the acts outlined in court papers, the former congressman replied, “I did these things.” He added later, “Sir, for years I lived in my campaign,” and used money from the campaign for personal use. Jackson dabbed his face with tissues, and at point a court employee brought some tissues to Jackson’s lawyer, who gave them to the ex-congressman. Jackson told the judge he was waiving his right to trial.
“In perfect candor, your honor, I have no interest in wasting the taxpayers’ time or money,” he said. U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen called the guilty plea “so tragic because it represents such wasted potential” and that Jackson used his campaign as “his own personal piggybank.” He said that Jackson could have been the voice of a new generation. Machen credited Jackson for coming in early and telling the truth. “But today is his day of reckoning,” the prosecutor said.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Your mom needs to get a life
Today • Upper Valley Medical Center hosts a Mom and Baby Get Together group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Farm House on the center campus. The meeting is facilitated by the lactation department. The group offers the opportunity to meet with other moms, share about being a new mother and learn about breastfeeding and the baby. For information, call (937) 440-4906. • New Bremen Public Library will host Storytime at 10:30 a.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Shelby County Toastmasters meets at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Trudeau at 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson.com or visit the website at shelby.freetoasthost.ws. • Pasco Ladies Aid meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Sidney American Legion Hall, 1265 N. Fourth Ave.
This Evening • The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio offers an educational series at 7523 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (937) 233-2500 or (800) 360-3296. • The Minster-New Bremen Right to Life group meets at 7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Rectory basement, Minster. • The Tri-County Computer Users Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community Amos Center Library and computer area. The meeting is open to anyone using computers and there is no charge. For more information, call Jerry or Doris Tangeman at 492-8790. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.
Friday Morning • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. • The Jackson Center Library hosts preschool “Under the Sea” adventures for children 2-6 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited.
Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.
Saturday Morning • Temperance 73 Masonic Lodge hosts a recycling event at the Sidney Transfer Station from 8 a.m. to noon. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Lockington, 9 to 11 a.m. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Pasco, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., offers its Legos at the Library program for families with children 4 through fifth grade from 2 to 3:30 p.m. • The Piqua Public Library, 116 W. High St., hosts the Lego Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Advance registration is necessary by calling (937) 773-6753.
DR. WALthat she is the LACE: I’m 15 boss and can and have a pen read my mail pal (a girl) who any time she lives in Scotland. pleases. This I got her name might be true, from a teacher, but it doesn’t and we have make it right. been writing for My mother isn’t about six months. ’Tween checking up on I enjoy writing to me when she 12 & 20 opens Daphne and remy letDr. Robert ceiving her letters; she is just Wallace ters. plain nosy. Help! My problem — M a r g o , is that my mother does- Tacoma, Wash. n’t have anything to do MARGO: Your mom all day except watch soap is jeopardizing the bond operas and eat potato of trust without which chips. That’s why she family life is impossible. opens and reads the mail Unless there’s some addressed to me, includ- breach in the trust, a ing the letters from my parent should not open a pen pal. I keep telling my child’s mail or otherwise mother that she should- engage in unwarranted n’t be reading my mail snooping. Young people without first asking for need privacy just as my permission. I’m un- much as adults. happy getting Daphne’s It may be that there letters already opened are issues in your mom’s and smothered with po- life that she’s masking tato chip grease. When I with her angry assertion complain, all I hear is that she’s the boss and
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don’t have the luxury of pull-out cabinet shelves, so I improvised. I have a number of the large trays, like the ones used in self-serve restaurants. You can find them at garage sales sometimes. I placed one on each cabinet shelf, and now I can easily pull out what I want. Normally, I would have to get down and dig for what’s at the back of the shelf. This works much better for me. — Katie S., via email CLEANING ASHES Dear Heloise: When taking ashes out of a wood-burning stove, open an umbrella and hold it as close to the opening as possible. It will keep most of the ashes from flying everywhere. Of course, make sure the ashes are cool before cleaning them out of the stove. — Bonnie M. in Arkansas
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• Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. • The Shelby County Junior Leaders Club, for youth 13-18, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Office on Fair Road. For information, call 295-2665.
DR. WALLACE: I’m 17 and a senior in high school. My boyfriend graduated last year and is now in the Navy, stationed in San Diego. In four weeks, he will be on a ship that will be at sea for more than three months. Matt wants me to come to San Diego for the weekend before he ships out. I live in San Bernardino, which is only about an hour’s drive from there, and I have my own car. I wouldn’t miss any school time, and I wouldn’t be spending much money because I would be staying at my aunt’s house. She lives about 15 minutes away from where Matt is stationed. My parents are not so
sure they want me to go, but they are leaving the decision up to me. My mom suggested that I write to you for your opinion. — Nameless, San Bernardino, Calif. NAMELESS: Because you will be staying with a relative, I’m in favor of having you visit Matt before he ships out. Knowing that you will be staying with an aunt should satisfy your parents that you will be well taken care of during your visit. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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Saturday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club Checkmates 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. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Catholic Adult Singles Club meets for a Right to Life dance in Fort Recovery at 9 p.m. For information, call (419) 678-8691.
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TODAY • Dr. David A. Petreman and Amalia Petreman will present an evening of poetry readings and violin solos at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, at 7:30 p.m. Free. For information, visit www.troyhayner.org. FRIDAY • The Dayton Opera presents “The Glory of Wagner” tonight at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. The concert comprises selections of Wagner’s overtures, arias and choruses and Act I of “Die Walkure.” Tickets: $15-$92 at (937) 228-3630 or www.daytonperformingarts.org. Opera preview free for ticket-holders one hour before performances. • The Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 State Route 188 S., Van Wert, presents the American spiritual Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 at www.npacvw.org or (419) 238-6722. • The University of Dayton presents a film symposium in connection with its ongoing exhibit, “Jud Yalkut: Visions and Sur-Realities.” Symposium is in ArtStreet Studio B from 8 to 10 p.m. tonight and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. ArtStreet is at Lawnview AVenue and Kiefaber Street on campus. For information, call (937) 229-5101 or visit
www.udayton.edu/artstreet. SATURDAY • The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main Ave., Troy, offers a class, “Next Steps in Machine Sewing,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take a lunch. Fee: $65. To register, call (937) 339-0497 or visit www.troyhayner.org. • Hara Arena presents Bill Goodman’s Gun and Knife Show and the Great Train Show, both at the arena in Dayton Saturday and Sunday. Knife show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $1 for children. For information, visit www.gunshow.net. Train show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children. • The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster hosts a Girl Scout party for pre-K girls from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required. SUNDAY • The Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, presents a talk by Roane Smothers, of the Union Literary Institute Preservation Society, at 2 p.m. Talk is free but there is an admission fee to tour museum. The is about Longwood, an historic, predominantly African American settlement in Darke County. For information, call (937) 5485250. • A brunch buffet and
Anna grad on dean’s list FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Dr. J. Andrew Prall, vice president for academic affairs of the University of St. Francis, has announced that Wesley Hunsucker, of Anna, has been named to the dean’s list for the
fall 2012 semester. Hunsucker is a mathematics secondary education major and maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average on a four-point scale, carrying at least 12 credit hours.
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6 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples (2 pounds) 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg Pastry for Double-Crust Pie 1 tablespoon butter Preheat oven to 375 degrees. If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, if desired. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. For a very juicy pie, omit the flour. Add sugar mixture to the sliced apples; toss to coat fruit. Fill a pastry-line 9-inch pie plate with apple mixture; dot with butter. Adjust top crust. Seal and flute edge. Sprinkle with some sugar atop, if desired. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in a 375 degree overn for 25 minutes. Remove oil; bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until crust is golden. Cool. Serve with cheese, if desired. Yield: 8 servings. Crust 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter cut into small pieces 1/4 cup ice water Combine flour, sugar and salt in food processor. Pulse off and on for 2 minutes. Add butter and pulse processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. With machine running, trickle ice water in until dough gathers together. Divide into halves. Flatten to form thick disk. Wrap them in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour. Betty Watkins
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Bistro to open DAYTON — The Dayton Art Institute’s new Leo Bistro restaurant will open to the public Friday. Leo Bistro will be open during regular museum hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. The DAI has partnered with Veritas Foods to create Leo Bistro in the museum’s new community gathering space, which also includes the newly renovated Museum Store. Veritas Foods, owned by Chef Dana Downs, president, and Beth Hirschbach, vice president, operates Roost Modern Italian in the Oregon District. Leo Bistro will feature a casual, relaxed atmosphere, with free
Wi-Fi, made possible by a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Museum members will receive special discounts and offerings, although museum membership is not required to dine at Leo Bistro. A variety of cuisines with influences from all over the world will be offered at the restaurant. The menu features a collection of soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches and entrees, as well as desserts. It also will offer “Leo to Go” items for museum guests, such as waters and bottled sodas, yogurt, housemade granolas, coffee and espresso beverages. Menu highlights include Roasted Squash and Mushroom Lasagna,
Braised Caper Chicken with Jasmine Citrus Rice, an Italian Nibble Sandwich with Olive Oil Poached Tuna Salad on Ciabatta, Braised Beef and Cheese Panini, and Portobello Mushroom and Cheese Panini. Go to www.d ay t o nar t i nst i tute.org/leobistro to see the complete menu. Leo Bistro will serve a full lunch menu, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon–2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner will be Tuesday through Friday, 5–8 p.m. For more information about Leo Bistro, visit The Dayton Art Institute’s website at www.d ay t o nar t i nst i tute.org/leobistro. For additional information or reservations by phone, call (937) 512-0146.
Showcase planned LIMA — The departments of art, theater and music at the Ohio State University at Lima will present their second Art, Theatre, Music (ATM) Showcase at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall on campus. The ATM Showcase, “A Look at Rock Musicals,” depicts where art, theater and music meet. It is a study of how fine arts are often intertwined, drawing on one another for inspiration to create new forms of
art. More specifically, this project is a workshop performance of selected musical numbers from some of the best known rock musicals of the past 60 years: “Hair,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Rent” and “Spring Awakening.” With minimal production values, the focus of the workshop is to give interested students an opportunity to work on their musical theater skills, working towards not only singing well, but being able to act a
song. Twenty students will participate in the performance. The showcase has been coordinated and directed by Margie Anich, lecturer of theater, and Matt Young, lecturer of music and director of choral activities. Dr. Margaret Young, assistant professor of music, and Matt Young will accompany on the piano. This event contains strong language and subject matter. The ATM is free and open to the public.
BBBS bowling teams wanted Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County (BBBS) has sent a goal of $45,000 for its annual Bowl for Kids Sake bowl-a-thon March 1 and 3. The bowling competition will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. March 1 and from noon to 5 p.m. March 3 at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and at Treaty Lanes in Greenville. The event features glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes, pins, and bowl-
ing balls. Prizes will include a choice of $500 cash, Apple iPad, Kindle Fire and more. To reach the fundraising goal, the agency must recruit 90 teams. Participation is open to the public and community members are asked to form four-to-fivemember teams. Each team member collects donations and bowls a game the day of the event. Snacks, pizza, free bowling, and door prizes are available throughout
Wilson offers free heart health screenings Wilson Memorial Hospital will offer free heart health screenings during National Heart Month in February. On Feb. 22, from 6 to 9 a.m. at the hospital, area residents can get a lipid profile blood draw and blood glucose screening, a blood pressure check, a heart risk assessment and answers to their questions. Those who want the blood draw and glucose screening must fast for 12 hours before the draw. Participants in the screenings will be given a free continental breakfast and a complimentary gift. No appointment is necessary. For information, call 498-5567.
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Auditions announced VERSAILLES — Towne and Country Players in Versailles has announced its spring show will be the musical, “The Wedding Singer.” The show is based on the film that starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Auditions will be March 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. and March 4 from 6 to 8
p.m. in the Elementary Music Room. Auditioners should take a short music excerpt to sing. “The Wedding Singer” will be performed in the Versailles Performing Arts Center May 30-31, and June 7-9. For information, call director Jeremy Riley at (937) 615-9487 or email JBJER@yahoo.com.
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Time for a moral and spiritual awakening Scripture any other time promises: in history. This “Blessed is the country was nation whose founded on God God is the Lord” being the Lord (Psalm 33:12). and we have We also see in been blessed beScripture the cause of that. Lord warned IsWe have reYour rael that if the ceived the prompastor ise from the nation rejected his Word or Will speaks S c r i p t u r e they would be (Psalms 33:12). I Pastor Chad destroyed. also feel that beInman “I will take cause we have away its hedge, taken God out of and it will be destroyed; I so many things that he will break down its wall, has taken away our and it will be trampled” hedge as promised in (Isaiah 5:5). (Isaiah 5:5). I was challenged the There are a lot of exother day by a devotion amples of moral and spirthat I was reading. In the itual decline in our world. devotion a few questions I would like to look at just were asked: How will you a couple. President use your influence today Obama has used his stage advance biblical of influence to push his to morality? What issue has and his political party’s the Lord given you an op- agenda. In his inauguraportunity to address? tion speech he stated, How could you help your “Our journey is not comcommunity and culture plete until our gay brothknow and obey God’s ers and sisters are treated Word? like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly Felt small As I sat and contem- created equal, then surely plated these questions I the love we commit to one have to admit I felt small. another must be equal, as I asked myself what in- well.” Unbiblical fluence do you have? Mr. Obama is the first What opportunity do you have to address and help president in American your community and cul- history to advocate a poture? At that point God sition that is so clearly revealed to my heart unbiblical. He has used that he gives me oppor- his stage of influence to tunities every day to try and change the culspeak and live out his ture even for an unbibliTruth. He also gave me cal position. The second thing I an opportunity to write this article. Each of us would like to look at is all has opportunities of in- the shootings that have fluence every day. We been taking place. I tomay feel small and inad- tally agree with the Secequate but we serve a big ond Amendment that the people should have the God. Our country is in need right to keep and bear of moral and spiritual arms. I was looking at awakening. I feel that we the FBI number breakneed it more now than in down of how people had
been killed. In 2011, 323 people were killed with a rifle, while 496 people were killed with a hammer or blunt object. I give you those statistics to say this. It is not the object used that is evil put the heart of the person that is evil. The Bible states in Jeremiah 17:9: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: Who can For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Jason Alig know it.” There is no weapon made by man or survival plan made by man that can truly protect us from evil. But Pastor Randy Locker sings during the Alleluia Festival held at the St. Paul there is a weapon that Evangelical Lutheran Church in Botkins Feb. 10. The Alleluia Festival, God has made that can hosted by the Botkins Ministerium, was a gathering of the Botkins-area churches to celebrate the upcoming Lenten season. destroy evil, “prayer.” God knows our heart, which is why he sent his Son Jesus to die on the Cross of Calvary for us. We have all sinned and came short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). But God commended his love toward us that even BY NAHAL TOOSI though we are sinners, Associated Press Christ died for our sins (Romans 5:8). All you Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence have to do is realize Wright’s new book about Scientology, its you’ve done wrong and origins, its evolution and its believers, is truly ask God to forgive a powerful piece of reportage. It is deyou and be your Lord. tailed, intense and at times shocking. Change culture But it’s not merely an indictment of one Our president has of the world’s newest faiths — Scientolused his influence for an ogists deny many parts of the book — unbiblical stand to it’s also a reminder of the dangers of change our culture. I am combining faith with fear, and the foolcalling every Christian to ishness of choosing to believe anything stand together. The Holy blindly. Spirit is stirring us to use “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, our influence for what is & the Prison of Belief” traces Scientolright. For those of us who ogy’s history through a variety of charlove our country, is any acters, the most important being L. Ron cause more urgent than Hubbard, the seafaring world explorer moral and spiritual and prolific science fiction writer who awakening. Church, it is founded the religion. Also explored in time to quit being quiet depth are the present leader of the and start using our voice church, David Miscavige, who is deof influence. scribed as a violent autocrat; Tom But even that is questionable beCruise, the religion’s most famous ad- cause so many Scientologists simply The writer is the pas- herent and prime example of Scientolseem to see things differently than outtor of Faith Baptist ogy’s fixation on Hollywood; and Paul siders. To them it might make perfect Church, Sidney. Haggis, the filmmaker who has become sense to sign a billion-year contract of a very prominent ex-Scientologist. servitude or to simply blame themDelves into beliefs selves when the leader of their church Using those characters and many beats them up. And as Wright points others, the book by Wright, a staff out, all faiths have elements that might writer for The New Yorker, delves into seem absurd to outsiders, from virgin Scientology’s beliefs, from the existence births to self-flagellation to the very be75 million years ago of Xenu, the tyran- lief in a god. The question is, as a member of a re“We believe you will nical alien overlord of what was called receive a rich blessing by the Galactic Confederacy, to the evils of ligion, are you free to leave, or is there joining with us and hope the psychiatric profession, to the notion compulsion to stay? Is it free faith or is to see you there,” organ- that human bodies are simply vessels it forced faith? With Scientology, Wright documents izers said. “If you would for “thetans” — immortal soul-like entilike to come early, you ties, some types of which need to be ex- that leaving is not only a psychologimay join us for a season pelled through a (very expensive) cally difficult thing to do (for many believers it means the loss of contact with of prayer in behalf of the process called auditing. It goes on to describe how the church virtually all friends and family), but service and our community in a prayer room has evolved, amassing extraordinary even at times a physically difficult provided by the church. wealth and numerous properties, as thing, as teams are willing to track you At the close of the serv- well as a foothold in Hollywood. It also down wherever you go to try to “perdescribes the punishments that face suade” you to return. pants from his growing ice, we will receive a reScientologists who, in ways big and Avoid investigating experience in the Lord. tiring offering for the small, deviate or question the faith, inAnother aspect of Scientology that The pastoral speaker Shelby County Ministecluding assignment to manual labor in comes across as troubling is many adwill be Chaplain Keith rial Association Local what appear to be re-education camps. herents’ tendency to avoid investigating Aid Program, which will Matthews from the And yet, the true believers stay of their elements of the religion, even when Dorothy Love Retire- be used to provide tranown accord. something arises that troubles them. ment Community, who sient housing and to Carefully written Many simply prefer to believe that the will bring a message meet other needs as God “Going Clear” is a carefully written critics are motivated by nefarious realeads us.” from God’s Word. account, detached and with little sense sons or are part of a plot by psychiaof outrage apparent from the author’s trists and others deemed enemies of point of view. It’s clear, too, that it was Scientology. As more people defect from given a thorough look by lawyers, in no Scientology and more information prosmall part because Scientologists have liferates on the Internet, it will be fascitoon, Ill., will speak at Sunday school at 9:30 a history of aggressive litigiousness to- nating to see how the church adjusts. the revival services. The a.m., and church serv- ward critics and others who question Hubbard, the endlessly interesting church choir and special ices at 10:30 a.m. and 7 their church. founder of Scientology, wrote, “If it is not singing also will be in- p.m. But that step-by-step, cautious ap- true for you, it isn’t true.” That may help cluded. The church is located proach adds to the book’s value. Wright explain the reluctance Scientologists Revival services will 5 1/2 miles north of De- obviously understands that letting his who find strength in their religion have be held nightly at 7. Also, Graff. For more informa- findings speak for themselves is in examining it too closely. So although Sunday services will be tion, call (937) 599-6238. enough. If the church had cooperated plenty of Scientologists have already more, perhaps even admitting a few ex- criticized “Going Clear” as a false repcesses instead of issuing standard de- resentation of their faith, one has to Enjoy the convenience of home delivery We accept nials to every negative thing, the book wonder if they’ve actually read the Call 498-5939 or 1-800-688-4820, ext. 5939 might have been somewhat different. book.
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Community Lenten Service Sunday at First Christian Church The Community Lenten Service will be Sunday held at the First Christian Church on Russell Road at 4 p.m. The theme this year concerns the “Ministries of Jesus.” The next service will be zeroing in on “the call to be born again.” The Rev. Phil Chilcote will moderate the service and lead participants in a time of praise. The community speaker will be Chris Mullenhour, who is being trained in how to share his faith with others and has volunteered to share with partici-
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Anna board discusses school safety ANNA — The Anna Local Schools Board of Education heard a report about school safety measures being taken and heard an update on income tax settlements the school has received during its recent meeting. Superintendent Andy Bixler discussed plans for school safety during the meeting and told board members that the school plans to hold ALICE training for their employees. ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lock down, Inform, Counter and Evacuate. According to information on the Ohio School Resource Officers Association website, ALICE helps to train school officials in how to respond to a possible attack by looking at it from the perspective of a potential victim and helps those at the school know what to do to increase their chances of surviving until law enforce-
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ment can arrive. ALICE training for Anna Local Schools employees is expected to be held later this spring. The school system is also looking at the possibility of placing security cameras with outside door locks. The board is also reviewing the possibility of contracting a reserve law enforcement officer to be in Anna Schools during the school day. Bixler told the board that the school is continuing to work closely with the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office and the Anna Police Department regarding security issues in the district. Dennis Raberding, school board treasurer, told board members about the most recent income tax settlement that the school district received. Raberding stated that income in the Anna School District continues to be higher than one year ago.
ANNA — Anna High School has submitted its honor roll for the grading period Oct. 22-Jan. 11. Freshmen 4.0: Elizabeth Landis, Avery Bensman, Robert Jennifer Ehemann, Robinson, Joseph Berning, Kristin Grimes, Allison Witer, Nathan Stiefel, Mindy Schmitmeyer, Jenna Harshbarger, Ryan Bertke, Kyle Wuebker, Rachel Gehret, Mackenzie Wells, Hannah Aufderhaar, Robert Boyd, Alexis Phillips, Nicholas Bulle, Nathan Bulle, Damien Connelley. 3.99-3.50: Keith Hoying, Courtney Doseck, Rebecca Berning, Garrett Tufts, Nicole Barhorst, Blake Stephens, Bailey McKinney, Erika Homan, Connor Rioch, Korash Assani, Levi Zelaski, Nicole Smith, Morgan Brunswick, Sarah Bettinger, Carmen Baker, Sara Kettler, Luke Albers, Stratton Briggs, Kain Luthman, Ashley Dentinger. 3.49-3.0: Alexander Krauss, Weston Bensman, Paige Shonk, Megan Heitmeyer, Carter Huelskamp, Paige Richard, Baylee Noble, Tessa Beatty, Eric Heidemann, Hunter Knouff, Holly Boyd, Raquel Bollheimer, Chelsea Kerns, Matthew Knutson, Caileigh Kirtley, Ross Pulfer, Lindsey Whited, Andrea Shuster. Sophomores 4.0: Ryan Counts, Emily Cavinder, Kiefer Bertsch, James Withrow, Jonathan Berning, Mary Buehler, Kirsten Angus, Sarah Steinbrunner, Erin Inman, Anne Marie Goettemoeller, Jordan Jurosic. 3.99-3.50: Rachel Berning, Nicholas Bice, Nathan Arling, Nathan Watercutter, Ashley Littlefield, Michael Omlor, Cayla Bensman, Nicole Barga, Jacob Dodds, Jessica Witer, Evan Romie, Chandler Bensman, Christopher Hollenbacher, Michalia Heitkamp, Derek Scoggin, Elizabeth Hageman, Alex Albers, Whitney King, Matthew Bruce, Allison Harris, Gabriel Rhodehamel, Bonnie Altstaetter, Nicole Meyer, Courtney Esser, Jonathon Nolte. 3.49-3.0: Shaun WenComplete access is just a
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for staffing. John Holtzapple, Anna Elementary principal, told board members that 103 prospective kindergarteners are scheduled to attend screenings in March. Cindy Endsley, Anna Middle School principal, told board members that middle school teachers have been making progress on reviewing instructional materials for classes. Rick Russell, Anna High School principal, told board members about dual enrollment classes that will allow students to earn college credit while they are students at Anna High School. The board approved the calendar for the 2013-14 school year and authorized Bixler to request a waiver day for professional development on Oct. 14. The board approved a sup-
plemental contract for Dustin Ike to serve as a junior varsity baseball coach. The board went into executive session to discuss the employment of public employees and after returning from executive session, voted to renew the contract of Bixler for five years at a salary to be determined at a later date. In attendance at the meeting were Josh Madden, Wyatt Knouff and Devan O’Connell, along with their parents, who were there as part of a requirement to earn their Citizenship in the Community merit badge as required for their Eagle Scout award. Also attending the meeting was Kim Hemmelgarn, who attended as a representative of the Anna Teachers Association. The next board meeting will be held March 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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Raberding gave board members information on millage rates in the district over the past 35 years. The board decided to maintain the current rates and amounts for next year. Raberding discussed Gov. John Kasich’s proposed school funding formula and noted that while more than 60 percent of the school districts in Ohio are guaranteed to receive the same amount of state funding next year, Anna Local Schools could see an increase in funding under the Kasich plan. Bixler told board members about staff activities relating to the Race to the Top (RttT) grant, which includes training for new teachers and a principal evaluation system. Bixler also shared intent forms that have been given out to employees and are being used as a planning tool
rick, Jennifer Larger, Shane Grieves, Karinne Lotz, Dakota Denney, Kody Williamson, Hannah Albers, Bridget Hoehne, Nicholas Nolte, Samone Brown, Amber Balling, Spencer Ludington, Jared Bettinger, Kylie Comer, Chander Cotterman, Daniel Burd, John Cain, Nathan Day, Luke Gaier, Aubrey Lyme, Devan Wuebker. Juniors 4.0: Kendel Strasser, Dominic Becker, Carter
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Caleb Withrow. 3.49-3.0: Megan Fogt, Nicholas Ihle, Sara Tolbert, Samuel Homans, Alex Brunswick, Jule Gephart, Liza Platfoot, Rachel Noffsinger, Derek Steinke, Hanna Fortney, Macaulay Counts, Cody Schmiesing, Erikka Schafer, Isaiah Burton, Travis Grieves, Jared Standley, Natalie Zirkle. Seniors 4.0: Courtney Littlefield, Allissa Brown, Ryan Smith, Summer McCracken, Amanda Meyer, Douglas Murray, Kayla Blankenship, Haley
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Senior Center staff to get raises Staff members of the Senior Center of SidneyShelby County will receive pay raises equal to 2.5 percent beginning March 1, thanks to action Feb. 8 by the organiboard of zation’s trustees. During the regular meeting, new trustee Tony Bornhorst, county commissioner, was welcomed and the group heard reports as follows from Sidney City Manager Mark Cundiff and Bornhorst: • The city’s income in 2012 was $13 million. The city was not prepared for the snow on the day after Christmas and there is a workshop planned in March to address this issue. Terry Bradshaw is making TV shows illustrating “Com-
munities of Distinction” and needs approval of City Council to include Sidney. The governor’s budget doesn’t show any cuts to Sidney. • There are no cuts from the state for the county and there is no restoring of funds, either. In six months, the 1/2percent sales tax will become available for roads, bridges and capital improvements. Casinos are making less money than expected which means less funding than expected for the counties. Executive Director David McKay reported that Cargill is helping to pay the cost for refinishing the floor in the Cameo Theater. A rubber walking track is a possibility if funds are available. He also reported
that the center will host a Human Services Day today. Total center attendance in 2012 was 39,195, a record. During the past month, 43 volunteers donated 601.5 hours. Sixty-nine new members joined; there was one death; so total members number 1148. Duplicated participation was 4939; unduplicated participation was 591. Average daily participa- For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg tion was 185. Lola Heintz announced there were 69 persons registered, 13 Singer Johnny Steiner, of Columbus, performs for a packed room at the referrals and 56 units of Dorothy Love Retirement Community’s Amos Community Center Saturday. blood collected during the Jan. 30 blood drive at the center. The next blood drive is March 27. Darlene Craver and McKay were elected to I’m about to retire, and disrupted after you retire. “togetherness” — particithe Senior Center Founhusband retired two Both of you may have cer- pating in joint activities, my dation Board. years tain expectations that, if maintaining intimacy, soago. Alnot clearly communicated cializing as a couple. though and acted upon, may lead You’ll need to talk about w e to disappointment and these issues as they have a disagreements. arise: Don’t let things get great Ohio State University to a boiling point before relaExtension offers a fact you bring them up. Dest i o n sheet, “Marriage After ignate household tasks. of endeavor should be s h i p , Retirement,” free to Deciding on who does considered; e.g., educaa I’m at http://ohiodownload what household chores in Guest tion, radio, television, l i n e . o s u . e d u / s s - retirement is more imbusiness, medicine, art, l i t t l e column fact/0212.html. It offers portant than many coumusic, journalism, reli- c o n gion, athletics, politics, cerned Martha Filipic some red flags to be ples realize. Research about aware of, as well as some shows a common source volunteer service. including: of conflict for retired cou5. A husband and being together 24/7. What guidance, advice do you have for us Communicate openly. As ples surrounds the diviwife may receive the so we don’t get on each in any relationship, good sion of labor in the home. award jointly when both other’s nerves? communication is essenSince he has been retired have been involved in Since you describe tial. Start now: Talk for a couple of years, your service and various comyour marriage as a about your expectations husband may have munity endeavors. strong one, the good from a personal perspecpicked up some of these 6. No individual or couple will be eligible news is you already have tive — what you hope to duties — and might anwho has previously re- a great head start. Some do and accomplish as an ticipate you’ll start doing of the research on mari- individual — but also as them when you retire. Or, ceived this award. All nominations must tal relationships has a couple. Be sure to talk he may feel you’re enbe received at the Area found that retirement about how you envision croaching on the way he Agency on Aging, PSA 2 tends to magnify the re- interacting on a day-by- does things if you do try by March 29. For infor- lationship already in day basis as well as goals to pick them up. Again: mation, call Ann place: happy couples who you might have in mind Talk it out. Don’t make Finnicum at (800) 258- share common interests far into the future. Set assumptions. The “Marriage After 7277 or email her at tend to have a positive boundaries. Everyone — experience after retireeven if you’re a happily Retirement” fact sheet afinnicum@info4sement, while couples who retired spouse — needs offers additional advice. niors.org. are already dissatisfied some personal time. Both Review it and you may with their marriages you and your husband find your path to retiretend to experience addi- will need to find new ment is a happy one. tional problems. ways to establish that for The writer is a columStill, this will be a big yourselves. Many couples nist for Ohio State Unichange for both you and find it’s critical to estab- versity Extension and the your husband. It’s likely lish a balance between Ohio Agricultural Re• A card party will be he has established some “separateness” - personal search and Development April 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. routines at home while privacy, pursuing individ- Center. Her email adis and will be open to the you’re at work, and he ual hobbies, spending dress may feel they are being time with friends — and filipic.3@osu.edu. public. Cost for admis-
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Nominations being accepted for Outstanding Senior DAYTON — The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 is accepting nominations for Outstanding Senior Citizen awards. These awards will be presented by the agency as part of the 2013 Senior Citizens Day program in each county. One award will be presented in each county Clark, (Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby). Individuals and orinvolved ganizations wisth seniors may submit nominations to the agency for selection by the respective county councils/coalitions on aging. The form is available in the current
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Lenhart shares county updates with Senior Center members lic. Food will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. Advance sale tickets are $10 and same day sales are $12. • The Swing Era Band will play March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. Cookies are needed. • A St. Patrick’s dance is planned for March 9 at 7 p.m. and it will be open to the public. Music will be by Bill Corfield. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
SHS Bowlers advance to districts
Both boys and girls bowling teams have advanced to the district championships this coming Friday and Saturday. The Girls will be bowling on Friday and the boys on Saturday. Lady Jacket bowlers will include Shelbie Anderson, Michelle Abbott, Emily Hix, Ashleigh Harris and Holli James. boys SHS bowlers include Jacob Blankenship, Alex Hix, Sean Holthaus, Kegan Latimer, Luke Goubeaux, Cody Joyce, Devin Huffman and Damon Huffman.
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SHS student wins Edison essay contest
Happenings at the Hive
The SHS Wrestling Team placed 4th at Sectionals
District Qualifiers are: 2nd Place: Mason Calvert and Garrick Ginter 3rd Place: Jacob Sharp, Alex Willman. Jacob Lochard, Noah Straman 4th Place: Maurice Ickes “Buffalo Wild Wings" Wrestlers of the Week" are Jacob Sharp @ 113 lbs. and Noah Straman @ 195 lbs. Alternates to the District placing 5th: Kyle Pierce, Logan Calvert, Ryan Penley, and 6th Rhett Rosengarten.
Thursday, February 21 7:30PM Girls Varsity Basketball Sectionals @Lebanon vs. Troy Away Friday, February 22 9:00AM Girls Varsity Bowling Districts @Beaver−vu Bowl Away 4:00PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Districts @Fairfield Away Saturday, February 23 9:00AM Boys Varsity Bowling Districts @Beaver−vu Bowl Away 10:00AM Boys Varsity Wrestling Districts @Fairfield Away 12:00PM Girls High School Basketball Div. IV Sectional Finals Home 1:00PM Boys Varsity Basketball Sectionals @Centerville vs. Wayne Away
Pictured above, SHS student, Sarah Beck, wrote the winning high school essay for Edison State Community College’s A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM’S STRUGGLE essay contest. The contest was open to high school students throughout Edison’s service area, Shelby, Darke, Miami counties. Students were to answer the questions “What does black history mean to me?” in a 1,000-1,500 word essay. Sarah was recognized at Edison’s Celebration of Freedom’s Struggle event on February 4th that honored the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation proclamation and 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march in Washington. Sarah also received a $50 prize for the essay.
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A guy and a doll BY: EMILY HOERSTEN With practices for this year’s musical Guys and Dolls starting, the leads have a lot on their plates. They have more songs to learn, lines to memorize, and scenes to prepare than many of the other cast members. Despite the stress that could possibly be involved, two of the leads are very excited about their parts. The lead role of Nathan Detroit is being played by sophomore John Schmiesing. Detroit is the head gambler in the play and he runs the “crap games.” Schmiesing is really looking forward to this part. When he tried out, he was not expecting a lead. He was just aiming to be a member of the trio so the role of Nathan Detroit came as a bit of a surprise. Schmiesing said, “The musical is going to be a lot of fun. There are some really cool scenes.” The lines he likes the most are the names he calls Adelaide. Schmiesing’s favorite is “Hello, Pie Face.” He is sure to generate laughter from the crowd. When Schmiesing was younger, his parents worked on their children’s voices, teaching them to sing. In the eighth grade, Schmiesing joined the Holy Angels youth choir. He is now in his second year of band, playing trumpet, and his second year of musical. Judging by his musical past, Schmiesing is sure to have an outstanding next two years at Lehman. Alongside Nathan Detroit is another character, Miss Adelaide. Adelaide, played by Katie Heckman, is the lead dancer at the Hot Box nightclub. She has been engaged to Detroit for 14 years because he is not ready to marry her. We will just have to wait and see if their engagement finally turns into a marriage. Heckman was not originally planning to try out for Adelaide. She had her sights set on Sarah until the tryout, when she changed her mind. Heckman said, “Getting the part was definitely a surprise. There were so many amazing people who tried out for Adelaide!” Her favorite song in the musical is “Adelaide’s Lament.” Heckman has always loved to sing. In fourth grade, she began taking voice lessons from John Wright. This led to her singing in the junior high choir at Piqua Catholic in her seventh and eighth grade years. She was in the Cavalier choir her freshman year and has participated in show choir for the past two years. With these two in lead roles, you can expect a great musical this year. Schmiesing and Heckman are sure to entertain all those who watch them perform. Everyone should be looking forward to the musical this year!
Working together as a TEAM BY: JULIA HARRELSON Are you interested in being an engineer? Then Lehman has the club for you! TEAMS is a competition that tests the limits of your math skills. There are two teams for each school - a junior varsity (9 and 10 grades) and a varsity (11 and 12 grades). At the competition, each member of the team receives a test and has 90 minutes to complete it. The tests are all different with different scenarios. Teammates are allowed to work together in order to receive the best possible score. This year’s scenarios are all centered on cyber security. This is a field that frequently turns to engineers for solutions to its challenges. The skills of engineers who design proper countermeasures to protect networks against many different dangers are now more crucial than ever. This TEAMS competition will allow students to delve more deeply into this specific engineer field. The competition will take place on February 21 at Ohio Northern University. Each member of the team needs #2 pencils and an approved calculator. Reference books are permitted. We wish all of our contestants the best as they attempt to win as a TEAM. Mr. Dennis Pax is coaching the team and Ms. Amanda Duritsch is the faculty advisor. Team members are Jacob Haller, Samantha Neumeier, Zach Taylor, Allen Armstrong, Julia Harrelson, Allison Larger, Nick Neumeier, Michael Jacob, Kevin McElroy, Nick Elsner, Peter Comer, and Brad and Ben Montgomery.
The dynamic duo BY: JOHN HUSA For anyone who plays their favorite sport in high school, the goal is usually to play varsity and hopefully start. It requires a lot of time, hard work, and dedication to achieve this goal. Many times you do not get the opportunity to play varsity until your junior or senior year. For sophomores Greg Spearman and Jackson Frantz, this is not the case. This dynamic duo has been starting varsity this season for the Lehman boys’ basketball team, and have contributed all season long. Spearman has been averaging a solid 11.1 points per game, along with 2.5 steals per game. Frantz has been averaging 11.6 points per game, and leads the team with 7.2 rebounds per game. These are very impressive stats for only being sophomores, as they have plenty of time to mature and improve their skills. Both have enjoyed the season and have learned many things along the way, but I wanted to know what they loved so much about being on the varsity team. Frantz loves playing at home for the huge crowds, and all the fans roaring with cheers. Spearman enjoys the competition and going up against some of the best players in the area. Both agreed that the highlight of their season was beating Versailles, who has been ranked as one of the top teams in the state. “We were just going crazy in the locker room afterwards, and it was an awesome feeling,” said Spearman. You would think the two sophomores would feel the pressure starting every game, but both say they feel absolutely none. “The only pressure I feel is from myself to do the best that I can do,” said Frantz. The season is not over yet, as both the sophomores want to continue to improve and help the Cavaliers as they head into post-season play. Tournament starts on February 23 when Lehman will go up against Riverside in the opening round in the Piqua sectional. Game time is 7:30 p.m. so come cheer on the Cavaliers and the dynamic sophomore duo as they take on the competition and hopefully make a run in the tournament!
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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The next several weeks are marvelous for any kind of research. If you’ve been postponing looking for something or trying to find hidden information, start looking right now. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Friends from your past or acquaintances from clubs and associations you haven’t seen for a while will be back in your life again in the next month. Yep, it’s Mercury retrograde, folks. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The next month is an excellent time to rehash things with an authority figure because it’s easy to finish things. However, it’s a poor time to begin new projects. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If traveling in the next month, it would be wise to return to places you’ve been before. This is also a good month to finish school projects or that dreaded thesis. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Now is the time to wrap up loose details with wills, inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. The next few weeks will be perfect for these activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Ex-partners from your past are back in your world again. Consider this an opportunity for closure or wrapping up unfinished business. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Delays, silly mistakes, lost paperwork and canceled appointments are par for the course for the next month, because Mercury is retrograde. Just grin and bear it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Many of you will run into old flames in the next month. (Look great when you go out, because living well is the best revenge.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family reunions and family business will take place in the next month. Stock the fridge, because relatives you haven’t heard from might be sleeping on your sofa. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Transportation delays and repairs to trucks and cars are likely in the next month. Try to do a little damage control ahead of time if you can. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) If you’re looking for work in the next month, return to places you have contacted before, because they will be your best chances for success. Financial matters can be wrapped up as well. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You feel like you’re caught in a time warp, losing books and paperwork. Don’t worry; Mercury is retrograde in your sign for the next month. YOU BORN TODAY You’re sensitive, imaginative and selfless to the point of self-sacrifice. You feel elevated if you can devote yourself to a worthy cause. Because of your idealism, you are patriotic and have a strong sense of duty. These qualities give you focus and dedication to whatever you pursue. In your year ahead, work hard to build or construct something, because your rewards soon will follow. Birthdate of: Clinton Kelly, TV host; Jeri Ryan, actress; Jonathan Demme, filmmaker. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Feb. 21, 1913 afternoon Monday and evening at the Gem Theater the people of Sidney will be given an opportunity to see Sidney as it was in former years and the up-to-date Sidney. The ladies of the ways and means committee of the City Federation have gathered up all the interesting old pictures of Sidney and have arranged to show them as well as some of the newer views of the town. Besides enjoying the interesting views of our town and surroundings, we will be aiding the ladies of the City Federation in the active campaign they are going to make this spring for a cleaner and healthier Sidney. ––––– Discontent seems to reign through-out the world. One of the most bloody wars in modern times is in progress in Turkey and the Balkan states. Mexico, after a prosperous season of 30 years is being ravaged by civil war for the past two years. Almost uninterrupted revolutions continue in the Central American States. Riots against government authority disturb the cities of Japan.
for others, and should be undertaken only after careful consideration. Regular exercise helps almost everybody, and most medications are generally safe but variably effective. Ibuprofen is one of the safest pain and inflammation medications we have, but, like all anti-inflammatory medicines, it can damage the kidneys. When taken regularly in doses like yours, your doctor may want to periodically test both urine and blood to look for any signs of kidney damage. If caught early, the damage to the kidney usually is reversible. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a ferritin level of 620 ng/ml. It is supposed to be between 22-322. Up until three months ago, I was a daily user of alcohol. However, my doctor told me to stop. It has been three months since I have had a drink. The level has come down (it was 683). What does this level mean, and
what needs to be done to get it back to normal? Is alcohol totally out, or can I have a drink once in a while? — M.P. ANSWER: Ferritin is a protein made by the liver that is used to transport iron in the body. Many things can cause blood ferritin levels to be increased, including alcohol, infection and a genetic condition called hemochromatosis, in which the body absorbs too much iron. A level above 600 is suspicious for hemochromatosis, and your doctor can easily obtain additional blood tests to look for this relatively common condition. It’s important to catch it early, since too much iron damages the heart, bone marrow and adrenal gland (among other things), as well as the liver. I would recommend staying away from alcohol entirely until the cause of the high ferritin level is clear.
Feb. 21, 1938 At the regular monthly meeting of the Pioneer Rural Electric board for February, action was taken authorizing the immediate construction of lines staked and approved by the R.E.A., which have been considered a part of project “B.” All indications point to the possibility of swelling the number of users to 4,000 by 1940 as set up in the goals of the organization some-time ago. ––––– At the sheriff’s sale in the court house this morning, in the case of J.C. Cummins as trustee under mortgage for the bondholders of the Anderson Body Co.. vs the Anderson Body Co. the property located at Short Clinton and East avenue, now occupied by the Beck Body Co., was sold to J.C. Cummins as trustee, at the bid of $23,600.
50 years Feb. 21, 1963 DEGRAFF — Lynda Dunlap, a senior at Riverside High School has been chosen by the Logan Co.., 4 H Advisory Council to attend the 19th annual Buckeye Recreation Workshop Feb 17-23 at Coshocton. Lynda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dunlap will be a camp councilor at 4H camp this summer in the field of recreation. ––––– For the second time in as many years, Herb
Schlater and his Sidney Electric Co., 320 Russell street, will be accorded national recognition in its field at Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday. The local electrical contractor and his wife, left today for the Wisconsin city, where he is scheduled to receive the top award in wiring by Look Magazine. This award , the ninth annual “Oscar” of the industry, will be presented to Schlater at the National Wiring Sales Conference.. Schlater, who was formerly associated with the late C.D.W. Anderson , started his own company Mar 1, 1953.
25 years Feb. 21, 1988 Louise Frey, 11044 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, president of the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad recently presented a lifesaving to Connie award Sanders and her son, Jeff, 17, 8799 Dawson Road, Fort Loramie. The Sanders pulled two persons, Caroline A. Eilerman, 2620 Loy Road, Fort Loramie, and Michael J. Olberding, 15211 SchmitmeyerBaker Road, Minster, from a car after it struck the Sanders’ home and caught fire the morning of Dec 6. The award was presented at the rescue squad’s monthly meeting Thursday night. ––––– Citing a need for executive housing in the Sidney area, a group of local developers announced plans this morning to develop 120 acres north of the city to satisfy the need in the local housing market. Thomas Given, co-managing partner in Plum Ridge Development, said the subdivision will be located North of Parkwood Avenue between Broadway Avenue and Ohio 47. The development will create about 112 lots ranging in size from one-half to three acres. Given said about two-thirds of the lots will overlook plum creek. The lots will range in price from $20,00 to $50,000 with the more expensive lots being the larger parcels. ––––– These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www.shelbycountyhistory.org
Gentleman slow to seal couple’s dates with a kiss How do I DEAR ABBY: find out if he I’m a 43-year-old sinwants to kiss gle mom with three me or not? young boys. I am also a veteran and getSometimes it ting ready to go back seems like it, but then he to school. I have been seems afraid dating a gentleman to. How do I for two months now, let him know and we get along Dear it’s OK? Sorry great. Abby I seem like a He’s three years Abigail teenager. — older than I am and good with my kids Van Buren CONFUSED IN IDAHO and family. I like him a lot and we DEAR CONFUSED: seem to have a LOT in This man isn’t taking common — more than things slow. Glaciers most. I really want him to have been known to kiss me, but I don’t want move faster. Two months to seem pushy. He’s a real is a very long time to gentleman. We have gone wait for a first kiss. The next time you find from hugs to holding hands while sitting on the yourself sitting on the couch watching television. couch and holding hands I don’t mind taking things with him, you have my permission to turn to him slow, but …
and say, “I’d love it if you kissed me.” If that doesn’t do the trick, then face it — his feelings for you are only brotherly. DEAR ABBY: You have written about children in grocery stores before. Would you please address the risk to children by allowing them to stand in grocery shopping carts? I see it all too often, and I don’t think the parents/grandparents realize that if the child falls out and lands on his or her head, neck or back, the child could end up paralyzed or dead. The adult must be the rule setter and protect the child. But too often it’s the child setting the limits, and the results can be tragic. —
CONCERNED SHOPPER IN NEW YORK DEAR CONCERNED SHOPPER: I’m glad to oblige. Many markets equip their shopping carts with seat belts to secure tiny passengers and avoid this problem. That way, any liability that might stem from a child falling would lie directly where it belongs, with the adult who should have been using common sense. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. WriteDear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Public Auction Sunday, February 24th, 10:30 a.m. 2401 South VanDemark Rd. Sidney, Ohio Collectibles: Ford memorabilia- patches, buckles, pins, pens, Vintage hot rod & stock car racing magazines from 1960-1980 (approx. 700) many complete volumes, Automotive literature from 70-80s, Craig 8 Track AM/FM player, Lake CB, vintage steering knob with rose, Longhorn lighted hood ornament, Coffee table books, Lima engine Plant 40th Anniversary 1:24 scale truck & trailer, NASCAR collectables including rookie cars, Posters, 1/64, 1/24, 1/18 scale, Gordon, Earnhardt, Thunderbird kits, NASCAR Barbie, OSU Horseshoe memorabilia, Keystone 8mm Projector & screen, 8 track tapes, 45’s (400 approx.) 1960’s-1980’s Mostly country, 78 Albums, West German Coo-Coo Clock , hat collection, pocket watch parts (1 Elgin), notary seals, Misc. postcards, Sheaffers lifetime #7185713 fountain pen, wear-ever mechanical pencil, Fenton, Goose outfits & more Toys from the 60’s & 70’s: Fisher Price music box teaching clock, bouncy racer, Lots of assorted games, Jarts, Evil Knievel puzzle and stunt cycle, Six Million Dollar Man transport & repair station, Construct All 1000, Inchworm, California 500 Race set, American Plastic Bricks, Jerry Lucas Basketball game, Train set puzzle, Tonka Fire truck, Tonka Van w/ sliding door, NASCAR Race team semi w/ trailer, AFX Data Race Championship, Hot Wheels T-Bird Tossup, International Tractor & Manure Spreader, Star Wars Puffy stickers, Star Wars Land Speeder, Star Wars Darth Vader Action Figure Carrier with action figures, Johnny Bench Catchers glove, bats and balls from the era, Wheaties boxes featuring Michael Jordan, MAD board game, Monopoly Board game, misc. board games, Odyssey 400 game system, misc. match box, hot wheels, die cast cars, 40 plastic model kits from Monogram, Revell, & AMT mostly Fords, building blocks, marbles, large bulb Christmas lights, more Furniture & Household: VCR’s, DVD players, lamps, Rockers, Recliners, Gliders, Sewing Machine & chair, magazine racks, sofas, several upholstered chairs, end tables, coffee tables, card table chairs, invalid toilet, kneehole desks, chairs, buffet, console record player, plant stands, wooden ironing board, small computer desk, bookshelves, 3 pc full size BR suite, metal file cabinets, hall tree, kitchen items, Washer and dryer Mower and Garage items: Wheel Horse “Lawn Ranger riding mower with 32” cutting deck, tire chains and front blade, 24” push mower, Columbia 26” mountain bike, misc. tools, step ladder, coolers, lawn ornaments, misc. Auctioneers Note:Mr.Jacobs retired from the Ford engine plant with a passion for collecting ford memorabilia.Many more Ford items than listed.Auction to be held inside.Please plan to attend. Directions: I-75 to exit 90 West ¼ mile to south on VanDemark, Terms: All items to be sold to the highest bidder. Cash or Check. Credit Cards accepted with 3% buyer’s premium. Auctioneers: Justin Vondenhuevel, Tom Roll and David Shields. Rick Reichenbacher & DeLynn Cox Apprentice auctioneers.
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-13 A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING SECTIONS 3735.65 THROUGH 3735.70 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, BY ESTABLISHING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF FOLKERTH COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF SIDNEY, AND DESIGNATING A HOUSING OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Sidney (hereinafter “Council”) desires to pursue all reasonable and legitimate incentive measures to assist and encourage development in specific areas of the City of Sidney that have not enjoyed reinvestment by way of remodeling or new construction; and, WHEREAS, a survey of housing (see Attachment 1) as required by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 3735.66 has been prepared for the area to be included in the proposed Community Reinvestment Area; and, WHEREAS, the maintenance of existing and the construction of new structures in such area would serve to encourage economic stability, maintain real property values, and generate new employment opportunities; and, WHEREAS, the remodeling of existing structures or the construction of new structures in this Community Reinvestment Area (Folkerth CRA) constitutes a public purpose, for which real property exemptions may be granted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIDNEY, OHIO: SECTION 1. That the area designated as the City of Sidney Community Reinvestment Area (Folkerth CRA) constitutes an area in which housing facilities or structures of historical significance are located, and in which new construction or repair of existing facilities has been discouraged. SECTION 2. Pursuant to ORC Section 3735.66, the boundaries of the City of Sidney Community Reinvestment Area, are hereby established and described in Attachment 4A and 4B. Only “Eligible Businesses” consistent with those identified in Attachment “2A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, (Sidney’s Community Reinvestment Area Policy), and within the designated CRA will be eligible for exemptions under this Program. SECTION 3. That all properties identified in Attachments 1 & 1A, as being within the designated Folkerth CRA are eligible for this incentive. This proposal is a public/private partnership intended to promote and expand conforming uses in the designated area. As part of the project, the City of Sidney intends to undertake supporting public improvements in the designated area, on an as needed basis and/or in conjunction with specific projects. SECTION 4. Within the Folkerth CRA, for commercial (including residential with 3+ units) and industrial properties, the percentage of the tax exemption on the increase in the assessed valuation resulting from improvements to eligible real property and the term of those exemptions shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction or remodeling occurring according to the rules outlined in the ORC Section 3765.67. The results of the negotiation as approved by this Council will be set in writing in a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement as outlined on ORC Section 3735.671. The following rates and terms apply to real property tax abatement for CRA’s within the City of Sidney: (a) Ten (10) years for the remodeling of every residential dwelling unit containing not more than two family units and upon which the cost of remodeling is at least $5,000 (five thousand dollars), as described in ORC Section 3735.67, and with such exemption being one hundred percent (100%) for each of the ten years. (b) Fifteen (15) years for the new construction of every residential dwelling unit containing no more than two (2) family units, and with such exemption being one hundred percent (100%) for each of the fifteen years. (c) Up to twelve (12) years and up to one hundred percent (100%) for the remodeling of existing commercial or industrial facilities, the term and percentage of which shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction occurring. (d) Up to fifteen (15) years and up to one hundred percent (100%) for the construction of commercial or industrial facilities, the term and percentage of which shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction occurring. (e) If remodeling qualifies for an exemption, during the period of the exemption, the exempted percentage of the dollar amount of the increase in market value of the structure shall be exempt from real property taxation. If new construction qualifies for an exemption, during the period of the exemption the exempted percentage of the structure shall not be considered to be an improvement on the land on which it is located for the purpose of real property taxation. (f) Apartment dwellings and mobile home parks containing three (3) or more family units will be considered commercial structures for the CRA program. (g) Additional provisions and terms of abatement for the City of Sidney are identified in Attachment “2A” (City of Sidney CRA Policy). SECTION 5. That the commercial, industrial and residential (3+ units) projects are required to comply with the State application fee requirements of ORC Section 3735.672 (C), (currently Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars [$750] payable to the Ohio Department of Development). Also as provided for in ORC Section 3735.671 (D), all eligible projects will be subject to a local annual monitoring fee equal to one percent of the amount of taxes exempted annually under the agreement, or a minimum of $500, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of $2500. All eligible projects are also required to comply with the City’s application fee requirements as outlined in the City of Sidney’s CRA Policy, (currently Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars [$750] payable to the City of Sidney). SECTION 6. To administer and implement the provisions of this Resolution, the Community Service Director for the City (currently Barbara Dulworth, AICP), is designated as the Housing Officer as described in Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70. SECTION 7. A “Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Council” has been established for an existing CRA, identified as “Area #5 in Resolution 44-07. The existing council will serve as the Advisory Council for the new Folkerth CRA, and shall be composed as mandated pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3735.69, as the same may, from time to time be amended. A Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) has been established pursuant to ORC Section 5709.85 and consists of: * Three representatives appointed by the Board of Shelby County Commissioners, * Two representatives of the municipal corporation, appointed by the Mayor of the City of Sidney with Council concurrence, * The Shelby County Auditor or designee, and * A representative of each affected Board of Education. At least two members must be residents of the City of Sidney. (Members of the TIRC for the City of Sidney CRA’s may be the same individuals that serve on the City of Sidney Enterprise Zone TIRC.) The Tax Incentive Review Council shall review annually the compliance of all agreements involving the granting of exemptions for commercial or industrial real property improvements under Section 3735.671, of the ORC and make written recommendations to the Council as to continuing, modifying or terminating said agreement based upon the performance of the agreement. SECTION 8. That the City of Sidney Council reserves the right to re-evaluate the designation of the City of Sidney Community Reinvestment Area after December 31, 2013, and annually thereafter, at which time the Council may direct the Housing Officer not to accept any new applications for exemptions as described in Section 3735.67 of the ORC. SECTION 9. That the CRA Advisory Council shall make an annual inspection of the properties within the district for which an exemption has been granted under Section 3735.67 of the ORC. The Housing Council shall also hear appeals under 3735.70, of the ORC. SECTION 10. That all other provisions on prior Resolutions, not inconsistent herewith, are hereby reaffirmed and re-established. SECTION 11. That this Resolution shall take effect and be enforced from and after the earliest period allowed by law and upon confirmation by the Director of Development of the findings in this Resolution. SECTION 12. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this legislation were adopted in open meeting of this Council; and, that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements, including Revised Code Section 121.22. SECTION 13. That the Community Service Director of the City of Sidney is hereby directed and authorized to petition the Director of Development to confirm the findings contained within this Resolution. Passed this 11th day of February, 2013. Michael Barhorst, Mayor Attest: Joyce L Goubeaux, Council Clerk Feb. 14, 21 2366445
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REPLAY 50 years ago Feb. 21, 1963 Anna’s Boyer’s broke the 100 mark in staging a 108-66 conquest of the Celina Knights of Columbus. Bob Jelks paced the winners with 34 points, while Jerry Wells netted 33. Ron Stangel added 14 to the total.
25 years ago Feb. 21, 1988 The Shelby County League junior high boys basketball tournament got under way at Botkins Saturday and topseeded Fort Loramie was one of the teams to advance. Loramie beat Fairlawn 42-26 as Jack Gephart scored 23 points. Fairlawn was led by John Davidson with 17.
CALENDAR High school spots TONIGHT Girls basketball Division I Sectional At Lebanon Sidney vs.Troy, 7:30 —— FRIDAY Boys basketball Division IV Sectional At Piqua Fairlawn vs. Ansonia, 6 p.m. Russia vs. Botkins, 7:30 Regular season New Knoxville at Minster
ON THE AIR High school sports On radio, Internet, TV TONIGHT Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Sidney in D-I Sectional vs. Troy. Air time 7:15. PressProsMagazine.com — Boys basketball, St. Marys at Lehman. Air time 7:15. FRIDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Boys basketball, Division IV Sectional at Piqua, both games (Fairlawn-Ansonia; Botkins-Russia) Air time 5:45. SATURDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Girls basketball, Division IV Sectional at Sidney, both games (Russia-Mechanicsburg; Fort Loramie-Triad) Air time 11:45 a.m. Boys basketball, Division III Sectional, Anna vs. Carlisle (4:45), OR both D-IV games from Piqua Jackson CenterBradford; Lehman-Riverside), 5:45 PressProsMagazine.com — Girls basketball, D-III sectional final, Miami East vs. National Trail. Air time 10:45 a.m. Boys basketball, Troy vs. Northmont, 2:15.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m sure everybody’s going to say ‘start over with a clean slate’ but I don’t want to forget about last year.” —Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox
ON THIS DATE IN 1953 — In the longest game in college basketball in history, Niagara beats Siena, 88-81 in six overtimes. 1960 — Philadelphia Warriors rookie Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA record with his fourth 50-point game of the season, scoring 58 in a 129-122 victory over the New York Knicks.
Meyer Player of the Year For the third year in a row, a Jackson Center player has been named the County Player of the Year. Senior Alex Meyer, who led the Tigers to the County championship, was the top vote-getter in the All-County voting, thereby earning player of the year honors. The 6-foot-2 senior averages 16.8 points per game for the Tigers and is one of the best around from the foul line, hitting 84-for-104 for 80.8 percent. He also averages 6.0 rebounds per game and leads the Tigers in steals with 42. He was one of two Tigers named to the first team, being joined by senior playmaker Trey Elchert. The son of head coach Scott Elchert, he averages 8.0 per game to go with 5.1 assists per game. Josh Schwartz of Botkins finished behind Meyer in the voting. The 6-2 senior averages just under 15 points per game for the Trojans, along with 6.4 rebounds. He shoots 54 percent from the field and 74 percent from the foul line. Two Fairlawn Jets complete the first team. Trey Everett is a 6-2 senior who averages 15.2 points per game along with a team-high 8.1 rebounds. In addition, he also averages 6.4 assists per game. Teammate Anthony Gillem is a 5-10 senior who leads the area in scoring at 18.2 per game. He drained 53 threepointers during the regular season and was amazing from the free throw line, 65-for-76 for 86 percent. He also averages 5.5 rebounds per game along with 4.1 assists.
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player averages 14.2 points per game to go with 8.1 rebounds per game. He shoots 58 percent from the floor. Fort Loramie’s Seth Guillozet, a 6-1 senior, was also named to the second team. He averages 13.2 points per game for the Redskins and shoots a healthy 45 percent from three-point range on 39 of 86. Anna’s Chandon Williams started out the season slow but soon turned into one of the league’s top players. He averages 15.2 per game for the Rockets, and has 44 threepointers on the season. Heath Geyer of Botkins is also a second-team selection after averaging 11.8 per game so far. He also grabs five rebounds per game. Rounding out the second team is Anna’s 6-4 junior Joel Albers, who averages 12.8 for the Rockets. He also leads Anna in rebounding at 4.6 per game and is shooting 57.6 from the field. Second team Overall, it’s a veteran first Houston’s 6-5 junior standout Jesse Phlipot heads the two teams this season, with second team. The smooth post eight of the 10 being seniors.
All-County Girls Basketball FIRST TEAM Ht. Yr. PPG Alex Meyer, Jackson Center . . . . . . 6-2 Senior 16.8 Josh Schwartz, Botkins . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Senior 14.9 Senior 15.2 Trey Everett, Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Anthony Gillem, Fairlawn . . . . . . . 5-10 Senior 18.2 Trey Elchert, Jackson Center. . . . . 5-9 Senior 8.0 SECOND TEAM Jesse Phlipot, Houston . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Junior 14.2 Seth Guillozet, Loramie . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Senior 13.2 Chandon Williams, Anna . . . . . . . . 6-0 Senior 15.2 Senior 11.8 Heath Geyer, Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Junior 12.8 Joel Albers, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Player of the Year — Alex Meyer, Jackson Center Honorable Mention — Craig Fullenkamp, junior, Fort Loramie; Grant Olberding, sophomore, Fort Loramie; Gavin Wildermuth, sophomore, Jackson Center; Treg Francis, senior, Russia; Nolan Francis, sophomore, Russia. There were just five players named to the Honorable Mention list, including two each from Fort Loramie and Russia. Heading the list is Russia senior Treg Francis, who was a shoe-in to make one of the top two teams before an in-
jury cut his season short. teammate Sophomore Nolan Francis is on the list, along with junior Craig Fullenkamp and sophomore Grant Olberding of Fort Loramie, and sophomore Gavin Wildermuth of Jackson Center.
Anna buries Dixie 91-36 TIPP CITY — Anna head coach Jack Billing said it was the best his girls have played all year. And that left Dixie with no chance at all for an upset Wednesday night in Division III Girls Basketball Sectional Tournament play. The Lady Rockets reached the 20-win plateau again and wasted its second straight tournament opponent, 91-36 over the Lady Greyhounds in semifinal action. The win sets up a much-anticipated battle on Saturday between Ann and Versailles, which won just as easily over Arcanum in the second game Wednesday. The two powerhouses will meet Saturday at 12:30 for the right to advance to the district. Anna will take a 20-4 record into the game against the 21-3 Lady Tigers. Anna wasted no time in putting Wednesday’s game in the books, sprinting to a 33-9 lead after one quarter and holding a 54-22 bulge at the half. The balance in the scoring was outstanding, with four in double figures and two more finishing with nine points apiece. SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Erica Huber led the way ANNA’S SYDNEY Rioch is fouled on the arm as she goes up with 20, Natalie Billing had for a shot against Dixie in Division III Sectional basketball 18, Kayla Blankenship added Wednesday at Tipp City. Rioch had nine points and nine re- 14 and Cayla Bensman finbounds in Anna’s 91-36 win. ished with a dozen. Starting Sat. Feb. 23 - Mar. 1
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In addition, Sydney Rioch and Avery Bensman added nine apiece. Anna also dominated the glass by a 44-19 count, and 25 of those rebounds came at the offensive end. Billing and Rioch pulled down nine rebounds apiece and C. Bensman added eight. Anna also forced Dixie into 22 turnovers. Anna opened the sectional with a 90-15 victory over Dayton Northridge, so in two games, the Lady Rockets have outscored their opponents 181-51. Anna is the No. 2 seed and Versailles No. 3. Miami East is the top seed and plays National Trail, the No. 5 seed, in the first game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Tipp City. The two winners Saturday will advance to the distict at Springfield on March 2. Anna (91) A. Bensman 3-3-9; Huber 8-1-20; Ehemann 1-0-2; Blankenship 6-2-14; Billing 9-0-18; B. Bensman 5-0-12; Rioch 4-1-9; Watercutter 1-0-2; Noffsinger 0-2-2; Eser 0-1-1; Fogt 0-2-2. Totals: 37-12-91. Dixie (36) Evans 4-0-11; Wylie 0-1-1; Parker 0-1-1; Shell 4-0-8; Hunley 5-0-10; Honeywell 1-0-3. Bertke 1-0-2. Totals: 15-2-36. Score by quarters: Anna .............................33 54 81 91 Dixie................................9 22 31 36 Three-pointers: Anna 4 (Huber 2, C. Bensman 2); Dixie 4 (Evans 3, Honeywell). Records: Anna 20-4, Dixie 10-13. Next game: Saturday, sectional finals at Tipp City vs. Versailles, 12:30
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Loramie girls in D-IV finals Top-seeded Fort Loramie breezed to another easy Division IV Sectional Tournament victory, winning 90-20 over Ansonia. Loramie is now 21-3 and faces Triad Saturday at 2 p.m. in the sectional finals. Loramie had 26 points before the first quarter was half over and coasted from there to the win. Darian Rose poured in 25 points for Loramie , including a perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line. Jessica Boerger added 12 points. Thirteen players scored for the Lady Redskins.
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JACKSON CENTER’S Nicole Fogt (30) struggled to maintain control while double-teamed by Nicole Simonelli (15) and Jenna Ober of Triad in action Wednesday at Sidney.
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Fort Loramie (90) Hoying 3-0-6; Turner 2-0-4; Imwalle 3-0-6; Westerheide 41-9; Meyer 1-1-3; Rose 7-9-25; Holdheide 3-1-7; Brandewie 10-2; Meyer 2-0-4; Ordean 3-0-6; Boerger 5-0-12; Quinter 2-0-4; Pleiman 1-0-2. Totals: 37-1290. Ansonia (20) Fischer 4-0-8; Helmke 0-11; Neal 0-3-3; Phillippi 1-0-3; Crabtree 2-1-5. Totals: 7-1120.
Score by quarters: Loramie .............33 58 76 90 Ansonia.................4 9 17 20 Three-pointers: Ansonia 1 (Phillippi); Loramie 4 (Rose 2, Boerger 2). Records: Loramie 21-3, Ansonia 2-20. Next game: Saturday, 2 p.m. vs. Triad, sectional finals.
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JC bows out Jackson Center ended its season at 5-18 after losing to Triad 58-40 in the nightcap at Sidney Wednesday. Pauline Meyer finished with 14 to lead Jackson and Hannah Meyer added 11. Triad (58) Ober 2-0-5; D. Ober 4-0-11; McKenzie 1-4-7; Simonelli 3-28; Orecchio 7-3-20; Welty 3-0-7. Totals: 20-9-58. Jackson Center (40) P. Meyer 7-0-14; Esser 1-02; Elchert 0-3-3; H. Meyer 2-611; Fogt 0-1-1; Zimpfer 0-3-3; Metz 2-0-4; Sailor 1-0-2. Totals: 13-18-40. Score by quarters: Triad ..................17 30 47 58 JC .........................7 18 26 40 Three-pointers: JC 1 (H.Meyer); Triad 9 (Orecchio 3, D. Ober 3, J. Ober, McKenzie, Welty).
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High School Basketball Standings BOYS County League All W-L W-L Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . 10-2 18-4 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 14-8 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 11-11 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 15-7 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 9-13 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 9-13 Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 6-16 Friday’s Games Botkins vs. Russia at Piqua Fairlawn vs. Ansonia at Piqua Saturday’s Games Anna vs. Carlisle at Tecumseh Jackson Center vs. Bradford at Piqua Tuesday’s Games Anna/Carlisle vs. Miami East at Tecumseh Botkins/Russia vs. Mechanicsburg at Piqua Fairlawn/Ansonia vs. Fort Loramie at Piqua Wednesday’s Games Houston vs. Lehman/Riverside at Piqua Jackson Center/Bradford vs. Mississinawa Valley at Piqua —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North League All W-L W-L Trotwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-0 19-3 Vandalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 10-12 Greenville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 8-14 Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 6-16 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 3-19 Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 7-15 Friday’s games Piqua vs. Fairmont at Centerville Vandalia vs. Miamisburg at Centerville Saturday’s games Sidney vs. Wayne at Centerville Trotwood vs. Ben Logan at Springfield Troy vs. Northmont at Vandalia Tuesday’s games Greenville vs. Graham/Milton-Union at Springfield Vandalia/Miamisburg vs. Beavercreek at Centerville Trotwood/Ben Logan vs. Northwestern at Springfield Wednesday’s games Piqua/Fairmont vs. Troy/Northmont at Vandalia Sidney/Wayne vs. Belmont at Centerville Central League All W-L W-L Wayne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 18-4 Northmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 15-7 Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 12-10 Beavercreek . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 13-9 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 13-9 Fairmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 5-17 Friday’s games Fairmont vs. Piqua at Centerville Saturday’s games Centerville vs. Springfield at Vandalia Northmont vs. Troy at Vandalia Wayne vs. Sidney at Centerville Tuesday’s games Beavercreek vs. Miamisburg/Vandalia at Centerville Centerville/Springfield vs. Tecumseh at TBA Wednesday’s games Fairmont/Piqua vs. Northmont/Troy at Vandalia Wayne/Sidney vs. Belmont at Centerville South League All W-L W-L Springboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-0 18-4 Miamisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 15-7
West Carrollton . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 14-8 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 8-14 Xenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 9-13 Fairborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 8-14 Friday’s games Miamisburg vs. Vandalia at Centerville Saturday’s games Fairborn vs. West Carrollton at Centerville Lebanon vs. Xenia at Centerville Springboro vs. Edgewood at Vandalia Tuesday’s game Miamisburg/Vandalia vs. Beavercreek at Centerville Wednesday’s games Fairborn/West Carrollton vs. Lebanon/Xenia at Centerville Springboro/Edgewood vs. Stebbins at Vandalia —— Midwest Athletic Conference League All W-L W-L St. Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 18-3 Delphos St. John’s . . . . . . . . 7-1 14-5 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 17-5 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 16-5 Fort Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 17-4 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 12-9 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 10-11 Coldwater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 8-12 Marion Local . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 10-11 Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 2-18 Thursday’s game Wayne Trace at Parkway Friday’s games Marion Local at Fort Recovery New Knoxville at Minster St. Henry at Coldwater St. John’s at Parkway Saturday’s games Versailles vs. National Trail at Tipp City Tuesday, February 26 Fort Recovery vs. Marion Local at Coldwater Versailles/National Trail vs. Dixie/Twin Valley South at Tipp City Wednesday’s games Coldwater vs. Bluffton at Wapakoneta Minster vs. New Knoxville at Coldwater Parkway vs. Spencerville at Wapakoneta St. Henry vs. Waynesfield at Coldwater St. John’s vs. Fort Jennings at Van Wert —— Other Boys League All W-L W-L Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 6-16 Saturday’s game Lehman vs. Riverside at Piqua Wednesday’s game Lehman/Riverside vs. Houston at Piqua —— GIRLS County League All W-L W-L Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-0 19-4 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 20-3 Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 15-8 +Botkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 13-11 +Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 9-14 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . 2-10 5-17 +Fairlawn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-12 2-21 Wednesday’s games Anna vs. Dixie at Tipp City Fort Loramie vs. Ansonia at Sidney Jackson Center vs. Triad at Sidney Saturday’s games Anna/Dixie vs. Versailles/Arcanum at Tipp City Fort Loramie/Ansonia vs. Jackson Center/Triad at Sidney
Lehman selling tickets Lehman is selling tickets for the boys basketball game Saturday night at Piqua in tournament play. Tickets can be purchased in the main office today and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at
East 47 Marathon Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local fans are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance because the school keeps 50 percent of the presale money.
Russia vs. Mechanicsburg at Sidney —— Greater Western Ohio Conference North League All W-L W-L Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 12-10 Greenville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 12-10 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 14-9 +Trotwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 9-14 Vandalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 8-15 +Piqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 7-16 Wednesday’s games Greenville vs. Kenton Ridge at Tecumseh Thursday’s games Sidney vs. Troy at Lebanon Vandalia vs. Fairmont at Lebanon Saturday’s games Greenville/Kenton Ridge vs. Eaton/Tipp City at Tecumseh Sidney/Troy vs. Vandalia/Fairmont at Lebanon Central League All W-L W-L Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 22-1 Fairmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 20-1 +Beavercreek . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 12-11 Wayne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 7-16 +Northmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 3-20 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10 1-21 Wednesday’s games Centerville vs. Springfield at Troy Wayne vs. Miamisburg at Troy Thursday’s games Fairmont vs. Vandalia at Lebanon Saturday’s games Centerville/Springfield vs. Wayne/Miamisburg at Troy Fairmont/Vandalia vs. Sidney/Troy at Lebanon South League All W-L W-L Fairborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-0 21-2 +Springboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 17-7 +Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 14-10 Miamisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 14-9 +Xenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 5-18 +West Carrollton . . . . . . . . 0-10 2-20 Wednesday’s game Miamisburg vs. Wayne at Troy Saturday’s games Fairborn vs. Tecumseh at Lebanon Miamisburg/Wayne vs. Centerville/Springfield at Troy —— Midwest Athletic Conference League All W-L W-L Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 20-3 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 19-3 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 15-7 Marion Local . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 16-7 Fort Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 14-8 Coldwater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 13-9 +New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 11-12 +St. Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 10-13 Delphos St. John’s . . . . . . . . 1-8 9-14 +Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9 3-20 Wednesday’s games Coldwater vs. Bluffton at Lima Bath Versailles vs. Arcanum at Tipp City Saturday’s games Coldwater/Bluffton vs. Allen East at Lima Bath Fort Recovery vs. Minster at Coldwater Marion Local vs. New Knoxville at Coldwater St. John’s vs. Crestview at Van Wert Versailles/Arcanum vs. Anna/Dixie at Tipp City —— Other Girls Team . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference Overall +Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 +Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 5-18
Fort Loramie sets plans for ticket sale Fort Loramie is selling tickets for boys and girls basketball games. Tickets for the boys game Tuesday at Piqua will be on sale now through Tuesday in the high school office during school hours, at the elementary now through Monday during school hours and also Tuesday until 10:30 a.m., and now through Monday during store hours at the Loramie Wagner’s IGA, and Tuesday until 4 at the store. Prices are $6 in ad-
vance and $7 at the door. Tickets for the girls game Saturday at Sidney will be on sale today and Friday in the high school office during school hours, and today and Friday during store hours at Wagner’s. Also, they will be sold Saturday at Wagner’s until 11:30 a.m. Prices are the same as the boys. Fans planning to attend the games should but their tickets in advance because the school keeps 50 percent of the pre-sale money.
Wright State takes 50-41 win over CSU CLEVELAND (AP) — Matt Vest scored 12 points, including a 3pointer for a 10-point lead with 3:27 remaining, and Wright State defeated Cleveland State 50-41 in a Horizon League game on Wednesday night. Jerran Young had 11 points and eight rebounds, and A.J. Pacher scored 10 for the Raiders (18-9, 9-5), who had not played since a 71-68 loss to Valparaiso on Feb. 12 that snapped a threegame winning streak. Charlie Lee scored 12
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OHIO STATE'S Trey McDonald, top, fouls Minnesota's Maurice Walker (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday in Columbus.
Bucks blast Gophers turnovers and shot just 29 percent from the field (14 of 48). It was one of the largest margins ever for the Buckeyes in the series, rivaling the all-time biggest difference of 31 in the March 14, 1992, game (94-63). Thomas had just two points (on 1 of 5 shooting from the field) in the opening 16 minutes. But then he gained his footing and starting making shots. After producing the points which helped the Buckeyes gain a halftime lead, he started the second half with a 3 from the left wing. He later dropped back behind the line after sitting a pick and took a pass from Craft for another 3 and a 37-28 lead. Hollins hit a 15-foot jumper from the left side for Minnesota with 16:15 left — but the Gophers didn’t have another field goal until Osenieks banked in a short shot
SCOREBOARD BASKETBALL NBA glance National Basketball Association The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division New York . . . . . .32 19 .627 — Brooklyn . . . . . .32 22 .593 1½ Boston . . . . . . . .28 25 .528 5 Philadelphia . . .22 29 .431 10 Toronto . . . . . . . .22 33 .400 12 Southeast Division Miami . . . . . . . . .36 14 .720 — Atlanta . . . . . . . .29 22 .569 7½ Washington . . . .15 37 .288 22 Orlando . . . . . . .15 38 .283 22½ Charlotte . . . . . .13 41 .241 25 Central Division Indiana . . . . . . .33 21 .611 — Chicago . . . . . . .31 22 .585 1½ Milwaukee . . . . .26 26 .500 6 Detroit . . . . . . . .22 34 .393 12 Cleveland . . . . . .16 37 .302 16½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio . . . .43 12 .782 — Memphis . . . . . .35 18 .660 7 Houston . . . . . . .29 26 .527 14
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with 5:36 left. During Ohio State’s 16-0 run, Thomas and Shannon Scott each had six points, with LaQuinton Ross and Evan Ravenel each adding baskets. By the end of the spurt, the Buckeyes were well in command. The first half was a slogfest, with the Buckeyes taking a late 29-23 lead on the shoulders of five consecutive points by Thomas and a 3pointer at the buzzer by Craft. Before that, it wasn’t pretty for either team. With the officials calling everything remotely close to a foul, both teams were in the bonus at the 13:55 mark. As a result, both offenses were disjointed and the defenses didn’t take many chances for fear of further foul problems. The Shelby County Minnesota also comCommunity Tennis Assomitted 12 turnovers in the opening 20 minutes. ciation (CTA) is sponsoring several programs to improve tennis facilities in Sidney and to remember players and coaches Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 from yesteryear. p.m. Tennis courts at SidBrooklyn at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. ney and Lehman high Miami at Atlanta, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Cleveland, 8 schoolsare in need of rep.m. pair and resurfacing. Orlando at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 10:30 The CTA is heading a p.m. fund drive to raise money Boston at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 to assist the schools and p.m. the City of Sidney in Thursday's Games Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m. completing this effort. San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, Calling to mind those 10:30 p.m. Friday's Games players, coaches, and Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. other individuals who New York at Toronto, 7 p.m. have advanced the sport Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. of tennis in our area has Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 been incorporated into p.m. mix with two Houston at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. the
Dallas . . . . . . . . .23 29 .442 18½ New Orleans . . .19 35 .352 23½ Northwest Division Oklahoma City .39 14 .736 — Denver . . . . . . . .34 21 .618 6 Utah . . . . . . . . . .31 24 .564 9 Portland . . . . . . .25 29 .463 14½ Minnesota . . . . .19 31 .380 18½ Pacific Division L.A. Clippers . . .39 17 .696 — Golden State . . .30 23 .566 7½ L.A. Lakers . . . .25 29 .463 13 Sacramento . . . .19 36 .345 19½ Phoenix . . . . . . .18 36 .333 20 Tuesday's Games Charlotte 105, Orlando 92 Toronto 96, Washington 88 Brooklyn 113, Milwaukee 111, OT Memphis 105, Detroit 91 Chicago 96, New Orleans 87 Denver 97, Boston 90 Utah 115, Golden State 101 Phoenix 102, Portland 98 Orlando at Memphis, 8 p.m. San Antonio 108, Sacramento Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. 102 Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 8 Wednesday's Games p.m. Detroit 105, Charlotte 99 Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Memphis 88, Toronto 82 San Antonio at Golden State, Indiana 125, New York 91 10:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. p.m.
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edge. “Whatever happens, happens,” Leake said. “You try to learn from what you did or didn’t do. For the most part, you just try to move on. You try to get back to where you were mentally or physically, whatever it is that you needed fixing. You don’t dwell on bad years.” Although Leake had a losing record last season, he set career highs with 30 starts and 179 innings. More than half of his starts (17) were quality starts. Leake was the victim of blown saves four times and the team had a 16-14 record in games he started. Leake didn’t dwell on the 2012 season over the winter. “I try not to think about baseball when I’m not playing,” Leake said. “There will be times this year where I will go back and look at video, but for the most part it is about finding the edge again. They know what I can do now because I’ve been here for three years. There is always competition every year. You have to stay healthy and prove that you belong.” The perception that Leake is slipping is overblown, according to Baker. “There is no room for a marginal or bad year. People want to push you
off to the side,” Baker said. “Every pitcher I’ve known had a bad year. Steve Carlton lost 20 games. Greg Maddux had one. People forget those years. Leake is a Maddux type.” Baker reached out to Maddux and had him talk to Leake in the offseason. “Greg talked to him about some things,” Baker said. “I told Leake over the winter I need him to work on some things. I still have confidence in Leake. Two years ago, he was the talk of the town.” Leake is working on becoming more consistent with his pitches. He doesn’t have an overpowering fastball, so hitting spots with all his pitches is important. When his control is a little off, he can get into trouble fast. “I had some bad outings but when you look back, it wasn’t that bad a year,” he said. “It wasn’t as good as the first two years but I still averaged six innings a start.” Although Chapman is preparing as a starter this spring, Baker is holding open the option of moving him back to the closer’s role if there’s a problem in the bullpen. He’s not close to awarding the final spot. “Right now,” Baker said, “we have six starters.”
planned activities. A display of Shelby County tennis memorabilia has been scheduled for the month of June at the Shelby County Historical Society. Secondly, a dinner for those with an interest in tennis, especially past players and coaches, is slated for June 15. The Shelby County (CTA) was formed in 2009 to promote, support, and develop the growth of tennis in all the communities of our county. Affiliated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the Shelby County CTA has enlisted the backing of schools, local govern-
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Mike Leake cut his long hair before the start of the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training, giving himself a much different look. “I just thought it was time for a change,” Leake said. “I couldn’t grow it long in high school and college, so I rebelled a little bit.” It’s not the only major change for the 25-yearold starter as camp opens. He’s no longer assured a spot in the rotation, with left-hander Aroldis Chapman getting an opportunity to compete for the fifth spot. Expectations for the first-round pick from 2009 have changed. He wasn’t expected to make the pitching staff when he reported to spring training as a rookie, but earned the final spot in the rotation and made the jump directly from college to the majors. He had two winning seasons, going 8-4 with a 4.23 ERA and 12-9 with a 3.86 ERA. Last year, he slipped to 8-9 with a 4.58 ERA in 30 starts. He filled in for the injured Johnny Cueto during the playoffs and gave up five runs, including two homers, during a loss to the Giants. Overall, his third season was a disappointment. “I told him the toughest years in the big leagues are the third, fourth and fifth years when everybody knows you,” manager Dusty Baker said. “They know when you’re not getting the breaking ball over. They know you follow a change-up with a fastball. Now it’s up to you to adjust.” Leake is preparing the same way he has the last three springs, knowing there is a difference in how he is perceived. He also knows that general manager Walt Jocketty would like to have a left-hander in the rotation — Cueto, Mat Latos, Bronson Arroyo, Homer Bailey and Leake are right-handers. That could give Chapman an
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Speedweeks in Daytona SPRINT CUP SERIES Wednesday, Feb. 20 Practice Sessions: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (SPEED) 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EST (SPEED) Thursday, Feb. 21 Gatorade Duels: 2:00 pm EST (SPEED) 60 laps/150 miles each Friday, Feb. 22 Practice Sessions: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (SPEED) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST (SPEED) Saturday, Feb. 23 Happy Hour: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST (SPEED) Sunday, Feb. 24 The Daytona 500 RaceDay on SPEED (pre-race): 9:00 am EST (SPEED) NASCAR Pre-Race: 12:00 pm EST (FOX) The 55th Annual Daytona 500: 1:00 pm EST (FOX)
Daytona 500 at a Glance: Track: Daytona International Speedway Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. Specs: 2.5-mile tri-oval; Banking/Turns: 31°; Banking/Tri-Oval: 18°; Banking/Backstretch: 3° Length: 500 miles/200 laps 2012 Winner: Matt Kenseth Qualifying Record: 210.364 mph (Bill Elliott, 1987) Race Record: 177.602 mph (Buddy Baker, 1980) Crew Chief’s Take: “It’s a superspeedway. Daytona used to be good when it had character and the cars had to handle. That made speedway racing a little bit of fun. You could take the frustration away from qualifying and actually had to go race and make the car drive good. It’s the hub of our sport; it’s where we start our season, and there is a ton of history there. And it’s a great place and a great racetrack, but now that it’s been repaved, it just doesn’t have any luster. That said, the January test sessions were huge for everyone with the new bodies.”
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Danica Patrick poses in Daytona’s Victory lane after winning the pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500.
Danica wins pole for Daytona 500 Patrick edges out Jeff Gordon, becomes first female to win a pole in Cup competition
By MATT TALIAFERRO Athlon Sports Racing Editor
Daytona Beach, Fla., is steeped in motorsports history. Known as “the birthplace of speed,” land speed records have been set on its white sand beaches. Drivers from a variety of disciplines have visited its victory lanes. One of the world’s great monuments to auto racing, the Daytona International Speedway, sits nestled within the city limits. Even North America’s most popular racing series — NASCAR — was founded at the Streamline Hotel, just off the beach in 1947. On Sunday, Daytona Beach played host to another motorsports first when Danica Patrick became the first female to win a pole in 65 years of NASCAR competition. And she did so for the sport’s most prestigious event, the Daytona 500. Patrick, who was the eighth of 45 cars to qualify, posted a lap of 196.434 mph. She held off Jeff Gordon (196.292 mph), who will start second and is the only other driver to be locked into a qualifying spot on the gird. The remainder of the field will be set in Thursday’s Duel 150s. “It was a fast Chevy,” Patrick said of her No. 10 GoDaddy.com SS that also paced the field in Saturday’s qualifying practice session. “If you’re anywhere but the front row, it’s hard to see on race day. This just speaks volumes about Stewart-Haas Racing — I thought we were going to be 12-3 for a while.” Indeed, Patrick’s three-car operation, co-owned by Tony Stewart, was
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impressive on pole day. It was Stewart whom she knocked off the top spot and teammate Ryan Newman who shared the front row with the Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year candidate for much of the session. Newman’s time of 195.946 mph eventually landed him fourth (2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne was third), while Stewart was fifth. Hendrick Motorsports’ Kasey Kahne was sixth, the final driver to be guaranteed a spot in the field based solely on Sunday’s qualifying session. “I think it shows how hard Stewart-Haas Racing has worked on this new car,” Patrick said of what NASCAR is billing as its “Gen-6” car, that boast bodies unique to each manufacturer. “And obviously, Hendrick has done a great job giving us good engines.” Hendrick Motorsports supplies SHR with engines, chassis and other technical support, serving as a mothership of sorts for the five-year old organization. Stewart acknowledged the pure speed Hendrick’s powerplants supplied, saying, “I wish I could say it was her, or myself or Ryan today, but it’s those guys in the engine shop.” Of course, a car going fast by itself and being competitive in a pack — which horsepower-sapping restrictor plates at Daytona dictate — are two different things. That was apparent in Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited exhibition race at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. In that event, Stewart, along with Joe Gibbs Racing’s Matt Kenseth, appeared to have the strongest cars in the 19-car field.
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However, it was Kevin Harvick who emerged with the win after throwing blocks on Stewart and Ford’s Greg Biffle on the final lap to secure victory. And the last pole-sitter to win The Great American Race? Dale Jarrett, over a decade ago, in 2000. But for this week, Patrick will enjoy the history she made on Sunday. A history that was a long time in the making, as the previous highest qualifying female in a Cup race was Janet Guthrie, who qualified ninth at Bristol and Talladega in 1977. “It’s nice to hear families talk about the fact that a little girl might say, ‘But Mommy, Daddy, that’s a girl out there.’” Patrick said. “Then they can have the conversation with their kid about you can do anything you want and being different, by any means, allows you to follow your dreams. I love to think that conversation happens in households because of something I’ve done.” Harvick wins Sprint Unlimited Kevin Harvick held off a surging Greg Biffle on the final lap of Saturday’s Sprint Unlimited at Daytona to garner his third win in the event. The Unlimited — formerly the Busch Clash and Budweiser Shootout — is comprised of pole winners on the Sprint Cup circuit from the previous season as well as past winners of the race. The Unlimited was divided into three segments of 30, 25 and 20 laps. The first segment was marred by a six-car accident that eliminated Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin.
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Classic Moments Daytona International Speedway Suffice it to say that, coming into the 2002 Daytona 500, Ward Burton wasn’t on many prognosticators’ short list of potential winners. As it turned out, he didn’t let that stop him. Burton, an underdog driver competing for an underdog Bill Davis Racing organization, beat the odds and a star-studded field to capture the 44th annual Daytona 500, in the process scoring one of the biggest upsets in the history of The Great American Race. Burton’s path to Victory Lane was hardly conventional, however, as the slow-talking Virginia native benefited from the oddest of circumstances to take over the top spot in the final laps. Burton, who inherited the lead when NASCAR penalized leader Sterling Marlin for hopping out of his car under a red-flag period and attempting to repair damage to his front fender, held off fellow Virginian Elliott Sadler in a three-lap dash to the checkers. Marlin, forced to restart at the tail end of the longest line, finished eighth and was denied a third victory in the most prestigious of all stock-car races.
Fast Fact On Saturday, Carl Edwards continued a dubious streak for drivers starting first in the Sprint Unlimited: The point man hasn’t won the event since 1989, when the race was known as the Busch Clash. Edwards was voted to lead the field to green via fan vote, which determined to award the top spot in order of poles won in 2012. The last man to cash in on the up-front position was Ken Schrader. The Missouri native led 15 of the 20 laps in ’89 en route to a three car-length victory.
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Gordon has only one Daytona 500 pole to his credit — in 1999, when he also won the event for the second time in three years. So how does he feel about coming up just shy this year? “I guess I’m the fastest guy, today,” he quipped to the media on Sunday. “I’m surprised you’re even talking to me right now. I’m glad I didn’t win the pole, we would have messed that (Danica) story all up!” SCORE ONE FOR THE LAME DUCK Kevin Harvick began his final season with Richard Childress Racing in style, winning Saturday’s Sprint Unlimited at Daytona. While many wonder how Harvick’s No. 29 team will perform this season knowing the driver has one foot out the door, Saturday’s win was a statement. “That’s one for the lame ducks,” Harvick said over the radio after taking the checkered flag. “We’ll see how many we can get!” RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME ... ALMOST Despite feeling a little “off” on speed, Greg Biffle managed a runner-up showing in the Sprint Unlimited. Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart combined to lead 71 of the 75 laps, but Biffle got a good run on Harvick on the final lap, proving that it’s still about being in the right place at the right time at Daytona. “I thought about sticking (the nose of the car) in there, and it just didn’t look like it was going to work to me,” Biffle said. “It looked like it would be sparks and parts flying. He shut the door on the top — that’s what Kevin needed to do to win the race.” CHOICE OF A NEW GENERATION NASCAR’s new model car — dubbed the “Gen-6” — made its competitive debut in the Sprint Unlimited. The redesigned Chevrolet SS, Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry bodies are designed to bring more brand identity back to the sport. The previous “Car of Tomorrow” model signified a departure from the “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” mantra that automakers in Detroit often cited as justification for the millions they pumped into the sport. The Gen-6 cars (seen below) have body lines, wheel well flares and noses unique to each make.