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Russia, China ‘despicable’ U.S. criticizes two nations’ attitude on Syria BY PAUL SCHEMM Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton blasted Russia and China as “despicable” for opposing United Nations action on Syria, and more than 60 nations began planning a civilian peacekeeping mission to deploy after the Damascus regime halts a brutal crackdown on the opposition. In his most forceful words to date on the Syrian crisis, President Barack
Obama said the U.S. and its allies would use “every tool available” to end the bloodshed by the government of President Bashar Assad. “It is time to stop the killing of Syrian citizens by their own government,” Obama said in Washington, adding that it “absolutely imperative for the international community to rally and send a clear message to President Assad that it is time for a transition. It is time for that regime to move on.” Obama spoke as a group known as the
Friends of Syria, led by the U.S. and European and Arab nations, met in Tunisia in the latest effort to halt the Assad regime’s nearly year-old suppression of an anti-government uprising. The group’s actions are aimed at jolting Assad and his allies into accepting demands for a democratic transition, even as they are still unwilling to commit to military intervention. While the Tunisia conference offered nothing other than the threat of increasing See SYRIA/Page 7A
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2012 Progress Edition • The fourth and final section of the Progress Edition appears in today’s newspaper. Topics covered in the edition are arts, community, education and health care. Inside
Trial to begin Tuesday A Sidney man will face a jury in Shelby County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday on several charges relating to alleged sexual contact with a juvenile. Jeremy Brookhart, Brookhart 37, 1129 For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Hilltop Ave., Apt. A, will face charges of one count of rape, a felony of the first degree; two counts of gross sexual imposition, felonies of the third de- A large patch of snowdrops bloom Friday in the front yard of a house near the intersection gree; and five counts of illegal of Ohio Avenue and Mound Street. Snowdrops come up before crocuses in the early spring use of a minor in nudity-ori- often when snow is still on the ground. ented material performance, felonies of the fifth degree. He allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a 6-yearold child between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2011. The illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material stems from photographs allegedly found on his computer. Shelby County is one of Department-funded program, Lenhart said authorities too His jury trial is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. only 13 Ohio counties cur- only $30,000 has been used. often take the attitude once rently using available funds Ohio has 19,050 registered offenders are out of state they to track down convicted sex sex offenders and 10,527 of are someone else’s problem. offenders who fail to register them were involved in of- The offenders, he said, are with authorities on a regular fenses against children. The hunting children to assault basis. program pays up to $2,000 per them. The program, established offender. Last year local deputies by Ohio Attorney General DeWine expressed concern discovered sex offender Jason Mike DeWine, reimburses that only 22 offenders have Johnson, 26, no longer was livcounties for the cost of bring- been brought back to Ohio ing at his mother’s home in ing sex offenders back to Ohio under the program. He has Sidney, his registered address. when they fail to register and identified more than 100 ofWhen Johnson was picked BY CHRIS KAHN flee to other states. fenders being sought out of up by police in Colorado on a Associated Press Of the $100,000 available state. warrant from Ohio, deputies Shelby County Sheriff John See COUNTY/Page 5A NEW YORK (AP) — Oil at the start of the U.S. Justice prices are approaching last year’s highs as tensions increase over Iran’s nuclear program. The rise pushed gasoline prices on Friday to a national average of $3.65 per gallon, the highest ever for this time of year. Western nations fear Iran BY PATRICK QUINN streets after midday prayers ern the activities of U.S. forces is building a nuclear weapon Associated Press were further evidence that in his country after 2014, and have been trying to force President Barack Obama’s when most foreign combat it to open its facilities to inKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) apology has failed to quiet the troops will have left or taken spection. Iran has refused, turning away international — The top U.S. commander in outrage over what the U.S. on support roles. The violence against coaliinspectors this week for the Afghanistan called on his says was the inadvertent detion troops also comes at a second time this month. The troops to resist any urge to struction of the holy books. The killing of the two U.S. time when many countries United Nations said Friday avenge the death of two Amerthat Iran has responded to the ican soldiers killed in riots soldiers and the civil unrest contributing to the force are further strained seeking to accelerate their recent scrutiny by speeding over the burning of Qurans at have up production of higher-grade a U.S. base, even as renewed Afghanistan’s relations with withdrawal from what has beenriched uranium, feeding protests Friday claimed at the United States. Afghan come an unpopular and costly President Hamid Karzai is war that has dragged on for concerns that it is developing least seven lives. The anti-American demon- trying to negotiate a long- more than 10 years. a bomb. strations by thousands of term partnership agreement See OIL/Page 7A Afghans who took to the with the United States to govSee PROTESTS/Page 7A
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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 5A today: • Ruth Puckett Howard
INDEX Auglaize Neighbors.............1B Business ...........................11A City, County records........2-4A Classified.........................4-6B Comics .............................14A Hints from Heloise ..............6A Horoscope........................12A Localife ............................8-9A Nation/World.......................7A Obituaries ...........................5A Sports .............................1-3B State news..........................6A ’Tween 12 and 20.............12A Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ..18A
TODAY’S THOUGHT “Hero-worship is strongest where there is least regard for human freedom.” — Herbert Spencer, British philosopher (1820-1903) For more on today in history, turn to Page 14A.
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Do you plan to vote Inquiring in the March 6 Photographer primary election?
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MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Friday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Randall S. McGinnis, 29, 630 S. Ohio Ave., $100 and costs and sentenced him to 30 days in jail in a domestic violence case. He will be permitted to be
evaluated for drug/alcohol abuse in lieu of 20 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, five days jail may be reconsidered. Steve A. Manahan, 33, 209 Robb St., Apt. A, Jackson Center, was sen-
tenced to 20 days in jail previously ordered for a probation violation in a domestic violence case. Ten days of the sentence will be suspended if he continues to report to probation weekly.
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Board learns about grant During the Sidney Tree Board’s February meeting, Street Superintendent Marty Keifer reported a $5,795 check has been received from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to complete the board’s emerald ash borer grant. The city’s equal amount in kind is being provided through the work of Street Department employees. Keifer also reported 14 of the largest ash trees in the city right of way have been removed and 14 trees of diverse species were planted in the vicinity of the removals. He noted more threes than first anticipated were planted because the removal contractor did so at a lower cost than originally quoted. He reported Sidney Manufacturing Inc. received a permit to have three black locust trees fronting their property pruned and that staff had removed a dead arborvitae at 724 East Ave. with bagworms. The residence there is abandoned. The board had earlier discussed hosting the 2014 Tree City USA awards luncheon, but has learned Tipp City has been selected to host the 2014 event. The 2012 event is being held In Amberly on April 20 and local board members Marcia Osborne and John Laws will be attending. Following Tree Masters’ termination of its contract for work in Sidney, board members learned the contract has been awarded Tree Care Inc. Jerry Kauffman reported on cleanup work he has been performing on right-of-way trees, removing shoots, vines and other debris. City crews collected the brush from the project. Prior to adjournment, the board viewed a DVD on the Asian longhorned beetle’s initial infestation in the U.S.
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Police log THURSDAY -3 p.m.: theft. Walmart security reported the theft of several wireless Playstation 3 controllers each valued at $109. Sidney Police arrested Anthony M. Houston, 45, 401 Jefferson St., on a theft charge and an outstanding warrant from Allen County. -9:20 a.m.: domestic William violence. Spradling, 707 Sycamore Ave., Apt. C, reported he had been assaulted by a known suspect at 219 N. Highland Ave. Police arrested Jamie Daniels, 31, of that address on the charge. 7:35 a.m.: found property. A Verizon cell
phone was found in the 200 block of West Court Street and placed into evidence at the police station. WEDNESDAY -1:37 p.m.: theft. Smokin Jo’s Barbeque, 1951 Michigan St., reported a number of barbecue racks for the smoker had been removed from the rear of the restaurant.
Accident Police charged Marian J. Price, 88, 148 Liberty Court, with failing to yield right of way following an accident shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday on Wapakoneta Avenue.; Officers said Price was driving southbound and
turned east into 1222 Wapakoneta in front of a vehicle driven by Arnold J. Braun,70, 12744 County Road 25A, Anna. Both vehicles received nonfunctional damage.
Fire, rescue FRIDAY -5:59 a.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call in the 1000 block of Apple Blossom Lane. -2:49 a.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to the 2400 block of Wapakoneta Avenue for a medical call. THURSDAY -9:45 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call in the 600 block of Third Avenue.
-7:36 p.m.: injury. Paramedics responded to the 1300 block of Michigan Street for an injury. -7:15 p.m.: fire. Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 221 Doorley Road for a clothes dryer fire. The fire was out on the fire units arrival. Damage to the dryer was estimated at $500. No one was injured. -4:56 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 2000 block of Fifth Avenue for a medical call. -4:39 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to a medical call in the 300 block of Fifth Avenue. -4:10 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 300 block of Jefferson Street for a medical call.
Board approves variance for Aldi Sidney’s Zoning Board of appeals Tuesday afternoon granted Aldi Inc. a variance to allow a section of a parking/loading facility to encroach within the required 10foot grass area adjacent to a property line at 2500 Michigan St. Community Services Director Barbara Dulworth told board members the variance is necessary for a bump-out of parking area at the northeast corner to provide semi-truck turnaround to
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align with a loading dock. She said the requested change is part of a larger planned renovation that includes removal of 36 unnecessary parking spaces along the south and east sides of the grocery and removal of about 6,300 square feet of paved area on the north side. Dulworth said removal of the paved surfaces will reduce stormwater run-off and allow more rain and snow-melt to soak
into the soil while also providing more green space. “Staff’s opinion,” she told board members, “is the minimal impact of the bump-out is offset by the positive impact of the property’s other proposed renovations.” The ZBA tabled consideration of a conditional-use permit request by Vivian Amsten to allow tutoring classes as a home occupation at 850 Parkwood St. in a single-family residential district.
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Fire, rescue FRIDAY -4:51 a.m.: medical. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to the 1200 block of KnoopJohnston Road for a medical call. THURSDAY -11:06 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue was dispatched to the 12500 block of Meranda Road for a man who was ill. -8:36 p.m.: medical. Jackson Center Rescue responded to a medical
call in the 500 block of Pike Street. -8:17 p.m.: medical. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue was dispatched to a medical call in the 17500 block of Kirkwood Road. -3:07 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to the 200 block of South Sycamore Street for a medical call. -2:59 p.m.: fire. The Lockington Fire Department was dispatched to Fair Road at Miami Conservancy Road for a small fire.
Jordan announces change to flag program LIMA — The Lima office of U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, 4th Ohio District, has announced a change to its flag-purchasing program. Effective immediately, the office is required to only accept checks or money orders for flags purchased. For updated pricing information, residents of Allen, Auglaize, Champaign and Shelby counties should contact the office at (419) 999-6455. Flags are also available through the website at www.jordan.house.gov Jordan’s staff has also partnered with local veterans organizations to properly dispose of worn and torn flags. Residents may drop off worn flags at any of his district offices.
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Browsing for books Caleb Johnson, 11, of Sidney, checks out a book at the Whittier Elementary book fair recently. Books of all kinds were for sale in the school gym. Caleb was at the school picking up his brother and decided to buy a couple of books. Caleb is the son of Tammi and Brian Johnson.
ing and development. Teachers will work with evaluators and conferences will be held to help teachers in the evaluation process. OTES is a response to House Bill 153, which requires teacher evaluations. Race to the Top school districts are required to evaluate annually. teachers Those who are not Race to the Top schools have the opportunity to use OTES as a resource. OTES states that effective teachers are defined as understanding student learning and development, respecting student diversity, knowing the content of the material they teach, using effective instruction with students, creating an environment where students can learn and communicating with students, parents and teachers. The board approved a donation to Fairlawn of
The Fairlawn Board of Education heard about an Eagle Scout project, heard reports from principals and approved a donation during its recent meeting. The board heard a report from Zach Garrett about his Eagle Scout project. Zach is building a new shelter house by the track at Fairlawn. He is an eighth-grader and is the son of Ed and Kris Garrett. The board heard reports from Fairlawn principals Jo DeMotte and Eric Barr regarding the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) and walk through evaluations. The OTES helps teachers in their professional growth and identifies areas for future growth in addition to helping the teacher identify resources and opportunities for improving skills and helping the teacher increase student learn-
$100 from Keith and Wendy Monnier. The board approved a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the Shelby County auditor. The board approved a resolution disposing of balances relating to the local share on the cofunded Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) project funds as required by the Ohio Revised Code, Section 3318.12. The OSFC funds were used to build the current Fairlawn K-12 building. After the building was completed, the remaining state funds were returned to the OSFC. No local funds were sent to the state. The board approved the employment of substitute teachers during
their meeting for the 2011-2012 school year. The teachers will be paid at a rate of $80 per day. They are Katie Drees, Melissa Hostetler, Randall Johnson, Lindsay Jones and Nicholle Marchus. The board accepted the resignation of Patricia Fugate as a bus driver and custodian effective Jan. 1. Fugate retired from the school system. The board approved a one-year, limited service contract for Mindy Hughes to serve as a junior high school volleyball coach for seventh grade for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $1,833.24. The board met in executive session to discuss the employment or compensation of personnel. The next meeting of the board will be March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 123.
Tax issue on ballot in Quincy BELLEFONTAINE — Voters in Quincy will decide on a tax issue and voters countywide will pick a Republican nominee for clerk of courts in Logan County in the primary election March 6. Quincy voters will cast their ballots on a 2mill, five-year, additional tax levy for current village expenses. Village officials put the levy on the primary ballot to replace a levy that was defeated in the November general election. This levy has been in place for many years for operation of the general fund and would generate approximately $11,000 over five years, village officials said. The 2-mill levy generates 20 cents per $100 of property tax valuation. Among candidates for county offices, the only competition in the primary is for clerk of courts. Don Epps, of West Liberty, and Barb McDonald, of Bellefontaine, are seeking the Republican nomination. Neither one is an incumbent. There are no Democratic candidates for any county offices. In the 85th District for Ohio House of Representatives, incumbent John Adams and Dave Easton, both of Sidney, are seeking the Republican nomination. Democrat Robert E. Stahler, of Bellefontaine, is unopposed in the primary.
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KETTERING — Brian Donoher on Friday asked for a hearing to appeal a school board recommendation that he be fired as athletic director of Kettering Fairmont High School, Donoher, who formerly was athletic director at Sidney High School, reportedly submitted a letter to the Kettering Fairmont School District seeking a hearing. Friday was the deadline for such a request. Donoher, 42, the son of former University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Don Donoher, was charged with soliciting a prostitute earlier in February in Dayton.
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Learning local history Shelby County Historical Society Director Tilda Phlipot (left) talks to a group of Botkins School sixth-graders about the Monumental Building during a historical tour of downtown Sidney recently. For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com
Council to welcome new city manager Monday night Sidney City Council will welcome Mark S. Cundiff Monday night as he participates in his first legislative session as Sidney’s new city manager. Council will also recognize Sidney Police Lt. Dan Kimpel, who is retiring after 33 years on the force. Ordinances on Monday night’s agenda assess property owners for recent sidewalk improvements and amend both the city’s traffic and week-cutting ordinances. Council will also consider five resolutions, including one authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract to purchase 118.49 acres of
land in Washington Township for the city’s new water source. Other resolutions establish municipal swimming pool fees for 2012, authorize the Ohio Department of Transportato complete tion roadway repairs, authorize property acquisition contracts for municipal airport improvements and contract with the Community Improvement Corp. for economic development services. Council will also discuss its current at-large seat vacancy and the 2012 sidewalk program. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the municipal building.
Police vehicle on agenda JACKSON CENTER — Jackson Center Village Council will consider an emergency resolution for the purchase of a 2012 police vehicle during its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Other resolutions on Monday night’s agenda authorize a contract with
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Evans; four sisters, Dortha Evans, Mae Mullen, Frances Gilliland and Irma Pequignot; and a granddaughter, Morgan Puckett. Mrs. Howard was a 1945 graduate of Quincy High School and attended Miami University. She retired from Revco Drug Co. July 3, 1988. Ruth was an active member of Piqua Baptist Church and a past board member of the Bethany Center, where she proudly served as a volunteer. She enjoyed playing cards, Scrabble, Jeopardy, and especially time spent with her loving, care-giving family. A service to honor her life will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Piqua Baptist Church with Pastor Donald R. Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family may be expressed at jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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went there and brought him back to face charges of failing to register. He’s now serving a one-year prison sentence at the Southeastern Correctional Facility near Lancaster. Offenders move around so much knowing authorities might not attempt to track them down, Detective Cori Steiner said, supporting Lenhart’s determination to go after sex offenders. Tiffany Kemp, program director for Shelby County Victim Services, said when sex offenders feel they have escaped the eye of local law enforcement, they begin searching for victims and could spend as much as three to five years gaining the trust of a neighboring family. DeWine is promoting more participation by communities statewide that may be aware of an offender who has crossed state lines. He is also seeking federal approval to use the funding to relocate sex offenders who have come to Ohio from other states.
PIQUA — Ruth Puckett Howard, 84, of 1944 Beckert Drive., died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born Dec. 10, 1927, in Shelby County, the daughter of the late Frank and Alberta (Baker) Evans. She married Gerald K. Puckett Sr. on Aug. 9, 1952, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1982. She then married J. D. Howard, June 16, 1988, in Piqua and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2007. Survivors include four sons, Evan (Tina) Puckett, of Torrington, Wyo., Gerald “Sam” (Eva) Puckett, of Sidney, Randall (Deb) Puckett, of Piqua, and Brad (Robin) Puckett, of Piqua; three stepsons, Laine (Linda) Howard, of Maples, N.Y., Steve (Josie) Howard, of Piqua, and Chris Howard, of Milford; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Lovett, of Sidney, and Leree Metz, of Sidney; a brother, Don Evans, of Rosewood; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin and Omer
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Making good choices Calvin Cooley, Sidney-Shelby County YMCA personal trainer, was the first paraplegic in the nation to be certified by the YMCA USA. Cooley is shown speaking to a group of Sidney Middle
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Ohio unveils efforts targeting drug trafficking BY KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — New efforts to crack down on drug trafficking in Ohio include the introduction of legislation targeting hidden compartments in vehicles and changes in how drivers can use the State Highway Patrol hotline, which will get a new number. Authorities are using a multifaceted approach to try to stop people from illegal transporting drugs through Ohio and to its communities, said Lt. Anne Ralston, a patrol spokeswoman. Last year, troopers seized nearly 6 million grams of illegal narcotics and contraband valued at more than $69 million and made more than 6,000 drug arrests. “When we look at how drugs are moving across the U.S., Ohio is really in the thick of this,” she said. “A majority of the routes that drugs are taking either go through or to Ohio.” Gov. John Kasich detailed the changes at a Patrol event Friday. His office says troopers seized about 13,000 pounds of illegal drugs and made 6,000 drug arrests in 2011. So far this year, 948 arrests have
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THIS HANDOUT photo taken Thursday and provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows a new highway sign in Columbus. More than 125 existing blue signs posted along Ohio highways instruct travelers to dial 1-877-7-PATROL if they need help, but the patrol is replacing that number with a simpler one at no extra cost to phone users. been made, 219 more Friday. “It’s very creative, than over the same pe- unfortunately, to get by law enforcement.” riod last year. Ralston said current State Sen. Jim Hughes, a Columbus Re- law makes it tough for publican, made an initial law enforcement officers submission this week of a to pursue charges if they bill that would make it a discover a hidden comfourth-degree felony if a partment but no drugs hidden metal compart- inside it, she said. Meanwhile, troopers ment for stashing drugs is found inside a vehicle. are turning to the public Offenders could spend 18 for help. The patrol will months in prison or be encourage drivers to call its hotline not only when fined $5,000. He said the patrol ap- they need help or spot an proached him with pic- impaired driver, but also tures of the to report drug activity. More than 125 existing compartments and told him the legislation was blue signs posted along needed. He said traffick- Ohio highways instruct ers sometimes place the travelers to dial 1-877-7compartments inside gas PATROL if they need tanks or somewhere help, but the patrol is realong the underside of placing that number with the vehicle as they move a simpler one, (hash)677, drugs across state lines. at no extra cost to phone “I had no idea,” he said users. Part of the reason-
ing is that it can be tough to dial the old hotline when buttons on some modern phones aren’t labeled with letters in the traditional style of older phones, Ralston said. On cellphones with buttons arranged like a standard computer keyboard, for example, hitting the letter “P” isn’t necessarily the same as punching in a “7,” as it would be on older phones. The patrol will reinforce its anti-drug message by putting signs at entrances to the state along major routes, warning travelers that “Drug Traffickers Go to Prison.” The switch in hotline numbers won’t affect how those calls come in for regional dispatchers, who are getting extra training to handle any new drug activity reports. When such calls come in, dispatchers will route them to the patrol’s criminal intelligence unit unless they require an immediate response from a trooper or local law enforcement, Ralston said. A call about a driver spotted using drugs behind the wheel likely would prompt authorities to follow up immediately, but a tip about more ambiguous suspicious activity would likely be routed to the intelligence unit and could be used to help identify trends.
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FORMER PRESIDENTIAL candidate Herman Cain (right) joins Republican congressional candidate Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber, on the campaign trail Friday in Rocky River. Wurzelbacher is facing Steve Kraus, a real estate agent from Sandusky, in the state’s March 6 primary for the 9th Congressional District.
Herman Cain campaigns for Ohio’s ‘Joe the Plumber’ ROCKY RIVER (AP) — Former presidential candidate Herman Cain is campaigning with Ohio congressional candidate Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber. WTAM-TV in Cleveland reports Cain and Wurzelbacher were at a Friday reception in Rocky River, where Wurzelbacher said he’d push for fewer federal regulations and endorsed Cain’s plan for a flat 9 percent income tax, 9 percent corporate tax and 9 percent sales tax. The Republican was put into the political spotlight after meeting Democrat Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. He faces Steve Kraus, a real estate agent from Sandusky, in Ohio’s March 6 primary for the 9th U.S. House District along Lake Erie. Democrats Marcy Kaptur and Dennis Kucinich are also vying for the seat. Cain, a Georgia businessman, dropped his White House bid in December.
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IN A Tuesday photo, Mark Byron, a local photographer, holds his iPad with a photo of himself and his son, in his studio in Cincinnati. Byron is involved in a divorce suit with his wife, Elizabeth, that has spilled over into Facebook.
BY LISA CORNWELL me, they can do it to othAssociated Press ers.” The idea “that anyCINCINNATI (AP) — body could tell you what A man who was threat- to say to your friends on ened with jail time for Facebook should be posting comments about scary to people,” said his estranged wife on his Cincinnati attorney Jill personal Facebook page Meyer, who specializes unless he posted daily in free speech and media apologies for a month issues. says the court ruling vioThe ruling is highly lates his freedom of unusual and “troubling speech. because it’s a court telling Mark Byron of Cincin- someone to say somenati is making the apol- thing to — in some reogy to avoid 60 days in gards — his chosen group jail, but he plans to ap- of friends,” said Meyer. peal the domestic rela- She noted that the comtions court ruling. Byron ments were not directed and free speech and to Byron’s wife, Elizabeth media experts say it Byron, who was blocked should concern other from accessing the page. users of the social netAccording to the rulworking site. ing, Byron posted comWith hundreds of mil- ments on his page in lions of people using November, saying in part, Facebook for communica- “If you are an evil, vindiction, Byron said Friday tive woman who wants to that “if they can do this to ruin your husband’s life
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and take your son’s father away from him completely — all you need to do is say you’re scared of your husband or domestic partner and they’ll take him away.” The Byrons are involved in ongoing divorce and child custody proceedings. Byron has said his wife and the court have prevented him from seeing his 17-month-old son many times. The court maintains he is allowed to see him on a twice-weekly basis. Domestic Relations Magistrate Paul Meyers
last month found Byron in contempt of a protective order over his Facebook comments. Meyers said that Byron could avoid a 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine by posting the apology — written by Meyers — to his wife and all of his Facebook friends and paying her attorney fees. The June court order prohibited Byron from causing his wife physical or mental abuse, harassment or annoyance. She asked in December that he be found in contempt after learning of the Face-
book comments. Byron’s comments expressed frustration, but they were not threats and he didn’t make them to his wife, said Cincinnati attorney Jack Greiner, who also specializes in free speech and media issues. Greiner said he doesn’t think the First Amendment “allows a court to find that someone has harassed or caused a person to suffer mental abuse merely by expressing one’s opinion about a court proceeding in a nonthreatening way.”
Complaints against nurses rise DAYTON (AP) — Misconduct complaints against Ohio nurses have skyrocketed in recent years, leading to a backlog of investigations for the state nursing board’s disciplinary system, a newspaper investigation has found. The Dayton Daily News reported Friday (http://bit.ly/zq2E3G ) the Ohio Board of Nursing is taking more than a year to investigate complaints. That’s allowed some nurses to continue with caretaking duties while complaints are reviewed. The board received 6,880 complaints in the 2011 budget year that ended June 30, and the allegations are on pace for a double-digit increase in the two-year accounting period, the newspaper reported. There were 11,645 complaints during the previous two-year period. Complaints include allegations of drug theft, substance abuse, patient abuse, poor practices and other criminal conduct.
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NYPD effort defended NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s mayor served notice Friday that his police department will do everything within its power to root out terrorists in the U.S., even if it means sending officers outside the city limits or placing law-abiding Muslims under scrutiny. “We just cannot let our guard down again,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned. The mayor laid out his doctrine for keeping the city safe during his weekly radio show following a week of criticism of a secret police department effort to monitor mosques in several cities and keep files on Muslim student groups at colleges in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. Several college administrators and politicians have complained that the intelligence-gathering — exposed in a series of stories by The Associated Press — pried too deeply into the lives of innocent people.
Small films nominated LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a common complaint among movie fans — that the Academy Awards honors films no one has seen. Not quite right, but closer to the mark this year than most. For the first time in the three years since Oscar organizers expanded the bestpicture category to more than five films, there’s not a single blockbuster in the running. Billion-dollar worldwide hits such as “Avatar” and “Toy Story 3” have been in the best-picture mix the last two years, along with such huge smashes as “Up,” ”Inception” and “The Blind Side.” The only contender this time that has made it to the $100 million mark domestically is the Deep South tale “The Help” at $169.7 million — big business for a drama with a heavily female audience.
Treasure heads home TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A 17-ton haul of silver coins, lost for two centuries in the wreck of a sunken Spanish galleon, began its journey back to its home country on Friday after the deep-sea explorers who lifted it to the surface lost their claim to ownership. Two massive cargo planes — Spanish military C-130s — took off just after noon from a Florida Air Force base with 594,000 silver coins and other artifacts aboard. They were packed into the same white plastic buckets in which they were brought to the U.S. by Tampa, Fla.-based Odyssey Marine Exploration in May 2007.
OUT OF THE BLUE Coin flip says no to alcohol OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — One area in Kentucky still won’t be able to buy alcohol — a decision made by the flip of a coin. A vote held Wednesday on whether to allow alcohol sales in the Graham Precinct in Daviess County ended with a 21-21 tie. So officials flipped a half-dollar coin to decide the issue, and the Messenger-Inquirer newspaper reports it came up tails. David Osborne, the county clerk, said the election's outcome was "unprecedented" in an issue vote. The county has 65 precincts where alcohol sales are legal and 17 where they are not.
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Romney would raise eligibility age for Medicare BY DAVID ESPO Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Four days before critical primary elections, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to gradually delay Americans’ eligibility for Medicare as well as Social Security. Romney said the shift, as people live longer, is needed to steer the giant benefit programs toward economic sustainability. Speaking to the Detroit Economic Club — in cavernous Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions football team plays — he also made a play for primary election support in Michigan, which votes on Tuesday along with Arizona. Romney said previous steps to toughen government emission standards had “provided a benefit to some of the foreign automakers” at the expense of American companies. He said future changes should be worked out cooperatively between government and industry. Campaigning in the city where he was born, Romney described himself as “a car guy” who has a Ford Mustang and a Chevy pickup and whose wife, Ann, drives “a couple of Cadillacs.” Aides said they were model year 2007 and 2010 SRX vehicles, one each registered in Massachusetts and California. Romney said his proposals for Medicare
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isolation and sanctions to compel compliance from Assad, Clinton went on to predict a military coup inside Syria of the kind that ended the old regimes in Egypt and Tunisia. “We saw this happen in other settings last year, I think it is going to happen in Syria,” she told reporters at the end of the meeting. “We also know from many sources that there are people around Assad who are beginning to hedge their bets — they didn’t sign up to slaughter people.” Assad allies Russia and China, which blocked U.N. action on Syria and are eager to head off any repeat of the kind of foreign intervention that happened in Libya, gave no sign they would agree to peacekeepers. Moscow and Beijing have vetoed U.N. Security Council resolutions backing Arab League plans aimed at ending the conflict and condemning Assad’s crackdown. Their vetoes prompted a particularly strong reaction from Clinton. “It’s quite distressing to see two permanent members of the Security Council using their veto while people are being murdered — women, children, brave young men — houses are being destroyed,” she said. “It is just despicable and I ask whose side are they on? They are clearly not on the side of the Syrian people.” The conference, meeting for the first time as a unified bloc, called on Assad to end the violence immediately and allow humanitarian aid into areas hit by his regime’s crackdown. The group pledged to boost relief shipments and set up supply depots along Syria’s borders, but it was unclear how it would be distributed without government approval.
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OIL From Page 1 As both sides dig in for a protracted standoff, investors are snapping up oil contracts in case fighting breaks out in the heart of the one of the world’s biggest oil-producing regions. “Everyone’s pricing in the potential for war now,” independent analyst Stephen Schork said. “Without a concrete resolution, nobody knows how high this can go.” Israel hasn’t ruled out an attack on Iran, and Iran has said it is ready to strike preemptively, possibly targeting the Strait of Hormuz, if it is threatened. The Persian Gulf passageway is a potential choke point for oil supplies. One-fifth of the world’s oil tankers pass through it every day. On Friday benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude rose by $1.94 to end the week at $109.77 per barrel in New York. Brent crude rose by $1.85 to finish at $125.47 per barrel in London. WTI peaked near $114 a barrel last May, while Brent rose above $126 per barrel. The price of gasoline, which is made from crude oil, has soared with oil prices. The national average jumped by nearly 12 cents per gallon in a week, with state averages above $4 per gallon in California, Alaska and Hawaii. It looks like they’ll keep climbing. Tom Kloza, publisher and chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service, said pump prices will add at least another 10 to 15 cents per gallon in coming days to reflect a recent jump in wholesale markets.
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AFGHANS DISPLAY an effigy of President Barack Obama during anti-U.S. protest over burning of Qurans at a military bass in Afghanistan, in Ghani Khail, east of Kabul, Friday.
PROTESTS At least 20 people, including the two U.S. soldiers, have been killed in four days of violence. Protesters have ignored appeals by Karzai, parliamentarians and some clerics for an end to the violence until an investigation into the incident at Bagram Air Field is concluded in coming days. Afghan officials said seven people were killed around the country Friday by Afghan security forces trying to disperse crowds or responding to gunfire from protesters. One of the dead was part of a crowd trying to storm a Hungarian military base in northern Baghlan province. Six others were killed in western
Herat province, including three people who died when a truck full of ammunition exploded after protesters set it ablaze, the governor’s office said. Anti-American protesters also gathered in several locations around Kabul, including in the city’s east, where a demonstrator, his clothes covered in blood, was carried from the scene as about 200 police tried to push the crowd back. Police sprayed volleys of automatic rifle fire over the heads of protesters chanting “Death to America!” in an effort to prevent them from reaching the defense ministry, located close to the American Embassy. U.S. Gen. John Allen, who
From Page 1 commands all U.S. and coalition troops, traveled late Thursday to the American base in the east where an Afghan soldier opened fire on U.S. troops, killing two Americans. “There will be moments like this when you’re searching for the meaning of this loss. There will be moments like this when your emotions are governed by anger and a desire to strike back,” Allen said in comments NATO released Friday. “Now is not the time for revenge. Now is not the time for vengeance. Now is the time to look deep inside your souls, remember your mission, remember your discipline, remember who you are.”
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This Evening • The Lockington Volunteer Fire Department hosts dinner at the firehouse beginning at 5 p.m. Carry-out available. Breaded tenderloin or fish with french fries, applesauce, and drink. Cost: $7. • 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 in Fort Recovery for a Right to Life dance. For information, call (419) 678-8691.
Sunday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.
Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823. • The New Knoxville Community Library will hold story time from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for children 3, 4 and 5. Stories, songs and more.
Monday Evening • Versailles Health Care Center offers a free Total Joint Replacement class at 6 p.m. in the Rehab Clinic at the center, to provide information about preparation, hospital procedures, risks and rehab to people considering joint replacement. For information, call Shannon Condon at (937) 5260130. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Christian Center, 340 W. Russell Road. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.
Tuesday Morning • Wagner Manufacturing and General Houseware Corp. retirees meet at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast at Bob Evans. • Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancy’s. Retirees and spouses are welcome. • The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children 3, 4 and 5.
Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. For more information, contact Michelle at (419) 394-8252.
Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Ave. • The New Bremen Public Library will host story time at 6:30 p.m. • Minster Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Wooden Shoe Inn, Minster. • The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org. • The Al-Anon Sidney Group, for friends and relatives of alcoholics, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North Street and Miami Avenue. All are welcome.
Library, historical society team for reading project The Shelby County Historical Society and Amos Memorial Public Library have joined forces to promote a reading project beginning Monday. In support of the program, Sidney City Council will proclaim at its meeting Monday that March 2012 is Shelby County Reads Month. “Last year, there was an effort to get people to read ‘Laura’s Children: The Hidden Story of a Chinese Orphanage’ by Becky Cerling Powers,” said Tilda Phlipot, director of the historical society. “Because of that effort, Laura Richards, the subject of the book, has been selected for the Sidney City Schools Hall of Honor.” Richards, a 1911 graduate of Sidney High School, was a shy farm girl who moved to a remote, North China village in 1929 to take in castaway babies. She had no visible means of support, yet, despite famines, bandit invasions, and wars, she saved the lives of 200 destitute children. When Powers returns to Sidney to accept the Hall of Honor award on behalf of the late Richards, who is a distant cousin of Powers, she will be accompanied by Xiaomei Lucas, the daughter of one of the orphans Richards saved. “Mark Kister, director of Adult Services at Shelby County Libraries, and I think it’s the right
Thursday Morning • The New Bremen Public Library will hold story time at 10:30 a.m. for all ages.
Thursday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Shelby County Toastmasters meets at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Trudeau at 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson.com or visit the website at shelby.freetoasthost.ws. • The Amos Memorial Public Library offers homework help from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Thursday Evening • Minster Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Minster Council Chambers, Minster. • Shelby County Humane Society meets at 7 p.m. at its office, 114 N. Ohio Ave. New members always are welcome. • Temperance 73 Masonic Lodge at the corner of Miami Avenue and Poplar Street meets at 7:30 p.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.
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LAURA RICHARDS (second from left) watches as a soldier gives gifts to children in her orphanage in China in 1945. time to get more people to read the book,” Phlipot said. “It’s a very inspiring read.” Lucas is a lead QA engineer for GE Oil & Gas in Houston, Texas. She translated “Laura’s Children” into Chinese. Its Chinese title is “Faith Journey: Laura Richards and the Orphans of Canaan Home in China.” Lucas grew up in mainland China. During China’s Cultural Revolution, she spent her schoolgirl years in political exile with her family in the remote province of Gansu. The family was exiled because her mother had been raised in a Christian orphanage by an American. Lucas and Powers will give a talk at the Amos Memorial Public Library April 18, at 1 p.m. Area
residents who have not already read “Laura’s Children” are invited to do so and to attend the discussion. The talk will be free and open to the public. The historical society will host an open house in honor of Lucas and Powers from 6 to 8 p. m. at the Ross Historical Center. “It has been a goal of ours to conduct a countywide reading event. Partnering with the historical society to promote a book about a Shelby County resident makes the event even more exciting,” said Kister. Several other book discussions will be at library branches during the months of March and April. Book discussions will be March 5 at
6:30 p.m. at the Ft. Loramie branch library, 300 E. Park St.; March 19 at 6:30 the Russia branch library, 200 Raider St.; March 26, at 5 p.m. at the Jackson Center branch library, 205 S Linden St.; April 10, at 6 p.m. the Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St. The latter will be followed by a tea with Chinese appetizers and registration is required for that event. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library and to purchase at the Ross Historical Center, 201 N. Main Ave. For information about the reading project, call the Shelby County Historical Society at 4981653 or the Amos Memorial Public Library at 492-8354.
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Gardeners share tips at meeting Fair Flower Show. Theme ideas and artistic design class names can be submitted by clubs or committees but must be emailed no later than Feb. 29. The winning entry will receive 30 tickets to the Ohio State Fair, free lunches, eight parking passes, and a $150 gas card. The Fairfield County Master Gardeners has invited the public to their 2012 Educational Day on April 14 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 700 S. Main St., Baltimore, beginning at 10 a.m. The keynote speaker for the day is Doug Parkinson, Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Proven Winners. Parkinson will be discussing some of the newest plants on the market as well as some old favorites and will bring plants, too. In addition, attendees will learn more about soil and soil testing from Stan Smith, OSU Extension-Fairfield County. The $20 fee includes lunch and an opportunity to visit vendors. Tool sharpening and conditioning will be available at reduced prices. March 30 is the deadline for registration. Baltimore is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Columbus. The program for the most recent meeting was a discussion on changes and additions to club projects and events. The following topics were included: 1. The Shelby County Summer Gardens contest will continue for 2012. Lynn Cook and Linda Jennings will cochair. This event will take place during the
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March 27 will be the annual baking contest. Categories this year will include white cupcakes made from scratch and caramel slice bars with the recipe in the January-February issue of The Ohio Granger. A 60-year pin presentation was given to Carol Icenogle by Clinehens in recognition of her years as a grange member. Icenogle mentioned various offices she has held in the past and some activities in which she has participated. Two delegates are needed from Shelby County to the state convention in Columbus in October. If anyone is interested, contact Clinehens. Vic Hurley reported the dartball tournament with Logan County is now under way. 2260929
MAPLEWOOD — Twenty-three members the Maplewood of Grange partook of a soup-and-sandwich supper prior to their regular meeting on Feb. 14. The tables were decorated with a Valentine theme. Master Brent Clinehens led the short business meeting. During the meeting, Family Activities Chairwoman Donna Wirz reported on the upcoming events. Feb. 28, Meetthe-Candidate Night will begin at 7 p.m. Members are to bring finger food. Various candidates, both local and state, are expected to be present. This event is open to the public. March 13, Lynda Adams will be present to give a program titled, “Forgotten Ideas from the Past.”
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From Ann Heeley: Use a soft paintbrush to dust houseplants, especially African violet and cactus. Use a turkey baster to suck up excess water in a plant saucer and prevent root rot. The same turkey baster can be used to replace water in a vase without disturbing an arrangement. Chopsticks are helpful in teasing roots apart, tamping soil in tight containers or staking houseplants. Wa t e r e d - d o w n chamomile tea is antibacterial and antifungal. Use it on seedlings to prevent damping off or as a foliar spray on susceptible plants. To remove salt residue from pots and tools, combine one-third white vinegar, one-third rubbing alcohol, and one-third water. Use an old toothbrush or a crumpled piece of aluminum foil to scrub off the white stuff. Lynn Cook acted as auctioneer for the club’s first-ever Valentine Auction. Members were given gift bags at the January meeting and were asked to fill them with “something of value” and bring them to the February meeting. Club members then bid on the gift bags without knowing the contents. At the March 13 meeting, Nancy Russell will discuss “Smart Solutions for Your Home and Garden.” She will cover home remedies that are safe for humans, wildlife and the environment. Guests are welcome to attend by contacting Mary Lou Overton at 492-7290 prior to the meeting.
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SHERMAN TROY — Matthew and Megan Sherman, of Troy, announce the birth of a son, Grant Taylor Sherman, Feb. 9, 2012, at 1:16 p.m. at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Tom and Marea Kamphaus, of Hamilton. His paternal grandparents are Lou and Jenny Sherman, of Botkins. His great-grandparents are Clifford and Nancy Kamphaus, of Sunman, Ind.; Mary Jane Sherman, of Sidney; and Arthur Fortney, Sidney. His mother is the former Megan Kamphaus, of Hamilton.
DAPORE FORT LORAMIE — Keith and Tracy Dapore, of Fort Loramie, announce the birth of a son, Hayden Alan Dapore, Feb. 10, 2012, at 12:53 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sister Ruthie, 1. His maternal grandparents are Frank and Kathy Schafer. His paternal grandparents are Art and Eileen Dapore. His great-grandparents are Ruth “Boots” Meyer and Marty Schafer. His mother is the former Tracy Schafer, of Fort Loramie.
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last week of June. A committee will accept nominations, tour and evaluate gardens, and award prizes based on written criteria. Any garnon-professional dener living in Shelby County can enter. Details on how to enter will appear in the Sidney Daily News later this spring. 2. The June 2 plant sale will be held on the opening day of the Shelby County Farmer’s Market. Homegrown plants, seeds and related garden items will be offered at bargain prices. 3. Members discussed selling something other than or in addition to hypertufa planters. Items under consideration include wreaths that Morgan suggested last month, homemade hand lotion (recipe by Marlene Crusey) and decorative hypertufa mushrooms. 4. Lynn Cook volunteered, or was volunteered, to be on the member garden tour this summer. 5. A seed and/or plant swap was suggested. Members would write a list of the seeds and plants they would be willing to trade and those they wish to have. A swap meet could take place during a regular club meeting. Members offered the following horicultural tips: From Mary Lou Overton: Take time to tune up garden tools: Clean, sharpen and oil. Clean out containers, especially those that will be used in the spring. Exercise to prevent aches and injuries before the outdoor gardening season is here.
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Lehman student top orator The Shelby County Right to Life-sponsored Pro-Life Oratory Contest took place on President’s Day. Contest coordinator Anne Schmiesing said, “This is more than just a contest or scholarship opportunity; this is important training for future leaders who will be faced with the task of ensuring true social justice, whether in the courts, the classroom or in personal relationships.” The contest, open to students from any school in Shelby County, had participants from Christian Academy, Sidney and Lehman Catholic high schools. The objective of each contestant was to present an argument to convince the audience of the dignity of all human beings — from conception to natural death — and of their inherent right to be protected from intentional killing. The orators were judged on presentation, organization and content, including use of current and accurate facts, and affirmation of the value of human life in all stages of development. The three top prizewinners were Daniel Sehlhorst in first place and runners-up Kerrie Josefovsky and Amelia Schultz, all from Lehman. The winner will compete at the state contest with a chance to continue to the national contest. Judge Mike Staudt, a lawyer, addressed the
STROBHAR TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL MEETING Shelby County Right to Life has announced that Thomas Strobhar will be the keynote speaker for its annual meeting at St. Remy Hall, in Russia, April 17, at 7 p.m. Strobhar is an investment adviser who advocates morally responsible investing. He has fought corporate involvement in pornography, abortion and gay marriage by speaking at corporate meetings for Pfizer, Merck, Target, Johnson & Johnson, Ford, General Mills, American Express, JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft. Glamour magazine has called him a “financial whiz.” The public is invited.
contestants about the quality of the speeches, comparing them favorably with presentations he hears in the courts. “We all like to be winners. I don’t like to lose a case. But it’s clear that every one of you put a lot of thought and effort into your speech. I would be proud to have any of you on my team,” he said. Also judging were Amy Gleason, a speech and communications teacher at Sidney High School, and the Rev. Jonathan Schriber of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
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Sharon Allen and Mary Lou Overton were co-hostesses for the February meeting of Rainbow Gardeners. Overton’s Valentine arrangement was called “Out with Winter and in with Spring.” Allen served a strawberry cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream frosting for dessert. Overton told members that she had received two emails from the public who enjoyed reading the information shared on the website: www.ShelbySites.com/R ainbowGardeners. Members were reminded that the Region 5 Spring meeting will be held on April 26 at the Fletcher United Methodist Church on Ohio 589 in Fletcher. This year will feature a flower show with both spring specimens and artistic arrangements accepted. In new business, Nancy Morgan, Region 5 Design Study chairwoman, announced that the next Design Study will be held May 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Conference Room on Fair Road in Sidney. The instructor will likely focus on Oriental and Parallel designs. Morgan recommended that those to attend planning should obtain a low, flat container and two or three kenzan (the small, round stem holders that look like miniature beds of nails. More information is forthcoming, and the program is open to the public. OAGC Chairman Jim Chakeres wants suggestions for the Ohio State
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THIS IS one of the new classrooms at Upper Valley WRIGHT STATE University (WSU) President David Board of Trustees join WOEF Development Officer Career Center in Piqua. Hopkins, Lake Campus Dean Bonnie Mathies, Tom Knapke in the ceremonial ribbon cutting to Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) open student housing at the Lake Campus. Board members, and representatives from the WSU
Upper Valley Career Center moving forward
PIQUA — Upper Valley Joint Vocational School celebrated 2011 with a name change to U p p e r Valley Career Center. “The name was Luce changed to more clearly reflect the full range of programs and services offered for both high school and adult students,” said Superintendnent Nancy Luce. “Upper Valley Career Center provides entry level workforce development training as well as more post-high advanced school opportunities. The Career Center is not only a path to immediate employment but also to degrees and credentials offered by community colleges, universities, as well as apprenticeships. Over 40 percent of high school students continue on to further training and degree programs.” Her report continues: A major focus of 2011 has been the arrival of the construction crews and equipment as a result of our ongoing Ohio School Facilities Project. In 2009 the community passed a 0.46-mill bond issue which enabled the Career Center to raise the $7.3 million needed to draw down $17.4 million from the state for the renovation of our 37-year-old facilities. Completion of the projected is anticipated for late fall 2012. New walls, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, and electrical and technical infrastructure will support the current and future level of training provided. The new roof, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems will increase energy efficiency. The work is being completed in phases so that student programs and services continue with minimal interruption. The use of the newly built, permanent swing space provides 12 classrooms to house academic classes while the renovation is occurring. Fiscal restraint has also been and continues to be a concern of our Board and staff. In the past three years, expenditures have been reduced by more than $2.4 million. Reductions were the result of attrition, layoffs, and fewer dollars spent on supplies, transportation and extended time. There were no
changes in base salaries. New leadership in the high school includes Jason Haak, formerly Covington High School principal, as the executive director. Matt Meyer, formerly Anna Middle School principal, is now the director of Student Services. New high school programs are Aerospace Occupations and Discovery taught by Richard Borgerding and Siscovery coordinated by Niki Luciano assisted by Heidi Heuing. New leadership is also directing operations in the Adult Division. Since stepping into the role of Adult Education director, Mike Shellabarger has witnessed the launch of several new offerings including the State Tested Nursing Assistant program, an accelerated manufacturing program, and a unique concept in training “readiness” offered through the Adult Basic Literacy and Education program. Manufacturing 101 was designed with input from local manufacturers who have an urgent, immediate need for qualified entry level machinists. The 12week course includes onthe-job-work experience and customized training components. The ABLE Bridge programs provide a refresher of fundamentals to optimize students’ success in continued education. Moving forward through calendar year 2012, we are looking forward to the completion of our OSFC renovations and the celebration of the upgraded facilities with our communities. A new high school Medical Information Management program is opening in the fall. Adult Education training consultants are responding to requests for customized training to prepare the region’s expanding workforce. This and many other community development partnerships continue to make the school a valued resource for individuals and employers. Upper Valley Career Center Board and staff are committed to providing quality workforce development training to our region. We continually evaluate programs, equipment and facilities with the goal of providing cost effective programs that meet the needs of area business and industry and prepares students — both high school and adult — to succeed in careers and further education.
WSU-Lake Campus continues to grow, expand CELINA — Wright State University’s Lake Campus, located in Celina, continues to grow and expand. “Fall 2011 enrollment w a s a m o n g Holdheide the highest on record, with a headcount of 1,417,” said Sandi Holdheide, Student Services/Public Relations director. “High school dual enrollment, which involves approximately 300 students from over 20 schools spanning several west Central Ohio counties, continues to increase as more and more high school students take advantage of opportunities to earn college credit while seated in their high school.” Her report continues: The first tenants of Lake Campus housing have moved in, making
the Lake Campus a residential campus for the first time in its 50-year history. In October 2011, a formal ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the completion of Knapke Villa, first building of the Student Housing Villas. In other renovation and construction news, the Lake Campus cafeteria underwent a facelift and was reopened as “The Boathouse.” To celebrate, the Lake Campus partnered with Sodexo and WSU Dining Services as well as Barnes & Noble, which now manages the Lake Campus Bookstore, to provide special events such as activities, free food, raffles and giveaways. Academically, Wright State will move to a semester calendar in fall 2012. The faculty, staff, and administration of Wright State is diligently working with students to maintain academic progress before, during, and after the conversion to semesters. To prepare for the
final stages of this process, the Lake Campus will expand courses offered in summer 2012, assisting students who wish to graduate, complete a course sequence, or complete their general education classes before the first day of classes on Aug. 27. For more information, please review the semester’s website at www.wright.edu/semesters. Also, in curriculum news, the Lake Campus is proud to offer the entire curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, with a manufacturing concentration. In late 2011 local industry leaders had the opportunity to meet with P. Ruby Mawasha, Ph.D., the founding director of the Lake Campus Engineering and Computer Science program. Mawasha will work closely with local industry to identify areas of specialization in manufacturing engineering, such as robotics and automation, micro-
fabrication, computer simulation and other areas relevant to the needs of the region’s employers. Once identified, engineering students will begin taking specific classes in those topics that are most applicable to companies in the area. For the 2011-12 academic year, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) awarded 175 scholarships to 128 recipients, for a total of almost $248,000 in assistance to Lake Campus students. Since 1962, the WOEF Board has awarded over $2.7 million in scholarship Applications monies. were accepted for the 2012-13 school year until Feb. 15. The year 2012 also marks the 50th anniversary of the WOEF Board and their commitment to higher education in the area. Several special events are planned to recognize the WOEF Board; refer to www.wright.edu/lake for more information.
CASA volunteers provide help for 129 children in 2011 The Shelby County CASA/GAL (Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem) Program has continued their success in 2011. “ T h e CASA/GAL Program is a volunteer based program that proDavis vides trained volunteers to represent the best interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in juvenile court. Prior to receiving their first case volunteers must attend a 30-hour training course,” said Bridget Davis, Shelby County CASA/GAL director. “The volunteers are responsible for: conducting interviews with all interested parties in the case in order to provide a court report to the Juvenile Judge or Magistrate, attend meetings at Children Services, attend court hearings and conduct home visits with the child they are advocating for.” Her report continues: Many great accomplishments occurred throughout 2011! I was with CASA for six years in August. Staff hours for the volunteer coordinator position increased from 13 to 20 hours
weekly in July, with Heather Fogt filling the position. Most importantly, 26 CASA volunteers advocated for 129 children. The volunteers in 2011 were Beverly Bruns, Sandy Bundenthal, Danae Cockerham, Howard Collier, Amber Couchot, Bridget Davis, Laurie Felder, Dusti Fisher, Heather Fogt, Rhonda Forsythe, Melissa Iriarte, Kathy Iwanski, Reema Kamat, Christina Keller, Gwen King, Carol Kohler, Anna Long, Victor Meeks, Jerry Mestemaker, Susan Moloney, Dave Nagel, Amanda Partington, Mindy Pond, Becky Puckett, Norm Smith and Paula Zimmerman. The CASA advisory board also had many accomplishments. 2011 Advisory Board Members were Ed Thomas (YMCA), Dr. Lisa Alvetro (Alvetro Orthodontics), Linda Meininger (Shelby County Treasurer), Steve Geise (attorney), Rhonda Forsythe (CASA volunteer), Helen Scott (Job & Family Services), William Balling (Sidney Police Department), Brad Jones (Sidney Fire Department), Mike Phillips (5/3 Bank), Heather Neer (Shelby County Superintendent), Amy Simindinger (Juvenile Court Liaison) and Julie Ehemann (County Commissioner). Ed Thomas and Lisa Alvetro completed their advisory
board chair and vice chair roles in October. Linda Meininger took over as chairwoman, and Brad Jones took over as vice chairman. The advisory board also completed their second strategic planning session, which produced four working committees: fundraising, board development, volunteer recruitment and retention and marketing/public relations. CASA held their annual fundraiser, “Dancing with Our Stars”- Season No. 2 on March 26, 2011 at the Palazzo in Botkins. CASA profited $20,000.00, which was an increase of $6000 from Season No. 1. Dancing stars were Beth Roe, Patti Ross, Tom Rossman, Mike Smith, Anne Sullivan, Jason Truesdale, Brad VanTilburgh and Maureen Woodson. Jason Truesdale, Sidney Fire Department, was crowned the winner with the most votes for his Bolero routine. Funds in 2011 were received from: Shelby County United Way, Shelby County Juvenile Court, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Ohio CASA/GAL Association and fundraising. Volunteers for this program are always needed. To find out more about being a CASA/GAL volunteer contact the CASA office at 498-7447.
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Time Warner teams up with Boeckman joins Eikenberry will.i.am on youth program 4,000 Clubs. Partner FIRST will host the finalist presentation, to be held as part of the annual FIRST Robotics this Championship April in St. Louis. Finalists will present their idea to will.i.am, FIRST founder Dean Kamen and other influential judges. Finally, one winner will be selected to collaborate with Fahrenheit 212, one of the nation’s pre-eminent innovation consulting firms to have the opportunity to bring their idea to life. 80 percent of jobs created in the next decade will require some form of math and science skills, and yet 61 percent of middle school students would rather take out the garbage than do their math homework. A key goal of Wouldn’t It Be Cool If… is to ensure students are engaged and inter-
ested in STEM subjects. Time Warner Cable has committed more than $100 million to addressing America’s declining proficiency in STEM through Connect a Million Minds, which aims to connect a million more students to hands-on, out-of-school science opportunities. Launched as part of President Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” campaign in November 2009, the campaign has encouraged more than 420,000 parents and other adults to pledge to connect a child to STEM education. To learn more about Connect a Million Minds, visit www.connectamillionminds.com. Wouldn’t It Be Cool If… contest submissions close March 28. More information about the campaign is available at www.wouldntitbecoolif.com.
Chamber reports successful year BOTKINS — The Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce had a successful year in 2011, President Jeff Raible told members at the group’s annual banquet at the Palazzo Thursday night. He noted membership was stable in 2011, with 50 new members bringing membership to a total of 515. The various organizations represented employ more than 20,000 people, he said. Raible noted the Chamber realized an 89percent membership retention rate that compares favorably to the national average. A highlight of the year was sponsorship of the fourth Business Expo, affording member businesses and agencies an opportunity to exhibit their particular brand of products and services in a trade-show-style format. “Overall we had great participation at this event from both our members as exhibitors and the general public who attended,” Raible said. He also cited a partnership with DPL Energy which offered energy savings discounts for members who con-
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THE NEW chairman of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Curt Wells (left), of Anna, stands with the outgoing chairman, Tom Potts, of Sidney. sume large quantities of electricity. He noted the program resulted in saving thousands of dollars for participating businesses. Raible said that within the next several weeks the Chamber will be sharing details of another energy savings discount program being offering in partnership with DPL Energy. This one will benefit small- to mediumsized members with monthly electric demand of less than 100 kW. It was also reported that the Chamber presented 13 employee development workshops and seminars last year attended by nearly 600 employees from mem-
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STOCK MARKET Listed are Friday’s stock market prices at closing for firms in the Sidney-Shelby County area traded on the major markets. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. Alcoa Inc.............10.43 -0.03 (PF of Alcoa Building Products, Stolle Machinery) Appld Ind. Tech..41.26 -0.14 -0.28 BP PLC ADR......46.99 -0.36 Citigroup ............32.35 Emerson Elec. ....50.88 -0.19 (PF of Copeland Corp. Division) -0.59 Griffon Corp. ......10.75 (PF of Clopay Corp.) H&R Block Inc...16.38 +0.26 +1.00 Honda Motor .....38.50 -0.42 Ill. Toolworks .....55.92 (Parent company of Peerless) JC Penney Co.....41.72 -0.21 (Store in Piqua) -0.21 JP Morgan Chase38.28 (Former Bank One, Sidney) Kroger Co. ..........23.54 +0.56 (PF of Kroger) +0.02 Meritor .................7.73
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Chng. Week +1.07 Lear Corp ...........46.81 (PF of C.H. Masland) McDonalds Corp.100.32 -0.49 -0.06 Radio Shack .........7.18 Sherwin-Williams101.06 +0.10 Sprint ...................2.47 -0.05 Thor Industries..32.19 -1.05 (PF of Airstream Inc.) +0.38 Time Warner Inc.37.69 (PF of Time Warner Cable) U.S. Bancorp ......28.73 -0.26 (Former Star Bank of Sidney) Walgreen Co.......33.86 -0.11 +0.25 Walmart Stores .58.79 Wendy’s Int. Inc. ..5.07 -0.01 -0.29 YUM! Brands.....65.54 (PF of Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut) OVER THE COUNTER -0.55 Bob Evans ..........37.27 -0.21 Fifth Third ........13.60 Peoples Bank .......9.25 0
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nancial Planning Centre and the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA to bring the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon and in May will again partner with the Better Business Bureau and a select group of Chamber member experts to present a panel discussion and trade show titled, “Maximize Your Brand.” Planned in June is a Chamber Member Benefits Fair designed to present the many cost savings programs offered by the Chamber in a trade-show-style setting. Raible noted the Chamber is not just a business association, but is also home to the Downtown Sidney Business Association and the Sidney Visitors Bureau. While these entities operate under separate budgets, their goals and objectives are consistent with the Chamber’s “making this alliance a very efficient and effective one for our community.” Raible said. “The synergy of these three organizations coupled with that of the West Ohio Development Council truly make our office a one-stop shop for most anyone looking to do business in or visit Shelby County.”
John Eikenberry, president of Eikenberry Retirem e n t Planning of Sidney, has announced t h a t Nicholas A. Boeckman, of Fort Lo- Boeckman ramie, has joined his team as an associate adviser. “Boeckman will be instrumental in our business continuity plan by assisting me in the daily activities of the office, including new business, client services, marketing, and conducting educational financial workshops and client appreciation events,” Eikenberry said.
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BY FRANCIS DRAKE perhaps you see ways of helping someone else What kind of day will with something you tomorrow be? To find out share with another. what the stars say, read LEO the forecast given for (July 23 to Aug. 22) your birth sign. Conversations with close friends and partFor Sunday, Feb. 26, ners are mutually sym2012 pathetic today. Because of good feelings and a ARIES deep, mutual under(March 21 to April 19) standing, you will feel Without question, close to someone. your idealism is aroused VIRGO today. You might be at- (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) tracted to the idea of It might surprise you joining groups with that you feel your job is charitable objectives. worthwhile today. Your You certainly want to do interactions with others good in the world today. or whatever it is you do TAURUS directly seems to be a (April 20 to May 20) worthy activity. This is People will respect personally gratifying. and admire you today LIBRA because you appear to (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) have genuine sympathy Romance, love affairs for others. They also see and true love, especially you as someone with with someone from anwisdom or the ability to other country or a differgive advice. ent background, might GEMINI light up your life today. (May 21 to June 20) Be aware that your ideEnjoy the beauty of alism could confuse isother cultures, if you sues. (Be careful.) can. Ideally, you will SCORPIO travel somewhere today (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) — perhaps someplace You’ll find it rewardthat inspires you. If you ing if you help a family cannot do this, then member today, especially travel through film, someone who needs your books or discussions help. That’s because in with people from differ- the last analysis, what is ent backgrounds. more important than reCANCER lationships? Especially (June 21 to July 22) family relationships. Your feelings of genSAGITTARIUS uine sympathy for oth(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) ers, especially those who Parents find it easy to are in need, might pro- appreciate their children voke you to do some today. Expect some refundraising today. Or warding moments. Ro-
mantic partners also are affectionately supportive. (Gosh.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your imagination is in overdrive today. That’s why this is an excellent day for writers, poets, artists and teachers. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) If shopping today, you might be tempted to go overboard buying luxurious, elegant items. It’s tough to have champagne taste on a beer budget, isn’t it? PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Communication with others will be gentle, endearing and affectionate today. Instinctively, you understand what others want and need, which is why you know how to approach them. YOU BORN TODAY You are sensitive, caring and empathetic. Because of your natural sympathy, you easily reach others, either through a mutual understanding or a particular chemistry (almost magical). You care about the underdog. Frequently, you work in solitude; nevertheless, you need the stimulation of others! You can look forward to a fun, social year ahead that, in particular, blesses relationships. Birthdate of: Johnny Cash, singer/songwriter; Elizabeth George, novelist; Corinne Bailey Rae, singer.
BY FRANCIS DRAKE consciousness-raising experiences. What kind of day will LEO tomorrow be? To find out (July 23 to Aug. 22) what the stars say, read Someone, and it’s the forecast given for probably you, has great your birth sign. ideas about how to improve dealing with For Monday, Feb. 27, shared property, some2012 thing that is jointly owned or inheritances, ARIES estates and debt. You see (March 21 to April 19) ways to make things betToday is the classic ter! day when you do a lot of VIRGO deep thinking. Who (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) knows why, but you will This is a good day to find yourself pondering sit down with partners some deep questions of and close friends and the universe. candidly discuss how the TAURUS relationship itself can be (April 20 to May 20) improved. (There’s alIn a group situation, ways room for improveyou likely will make sug- ment.) Politely and gestions about how to gently put your cards on improve the way things the table. are done. Don’t hesitate LIBRA to do this, because others (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) will endorse your ideas. You definitely can do People are receptive to something today that what you have to say. will improve your GEMINI health. No question. You (May 21 to June 20) might stop doing someYou will be admired thing harmful or introfor your excellent sug- duce something that is gestions about how to beneficial to you. improve something SCORPIO today. In particular, (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) bosses, parents, teachRomance will be quite ers, VIPs and authority powerful today. You types will be im- might feel swept off your pressed! feet by someone. Even CANCER sports events might (June 21 to July 22) knock your socks off. You might meet a SAGITTARIUS powerful teacher today (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) or a gurulike figure. Do whatever you can You’re attracted to philo- to introduce improvesophical knowledge, reli- ments where you live. In gion and particular, garbage
areas, bathrooms and laundry areas will be excellent places to focus. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You are so persuasive today! This is a great day if you sell, market, teach, act, write, edit or need to convince anyone of anything. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You will be powerful in all your money dealings today. However, be careful shopping because you might feel obsessed about buying something. Easy does it. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your appearance. How can you change your image for the better? YOU BORN TODAY You have a generous heart. You love to indulge others as much as you love to indulge yourself. You also know how to endear others to you through your charm. Personally, you’re a shrewd judge of character and never take anything for granted. You always test the waters. Look for opportunities to learn something or study in the coming year, because it will help you. Birthdate of: Elizabeth Taylor, actress; Josh Groban, singer; Donal Logue, actor.
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know that I would rather be with Mike. He has called me several times, but I told him that I was in the middle of ending a relationship with my boyfriend and that I would contact him when I’m “free.” Should I tell Brian about going out with Mike when he was out of town, or should I tell him that I want my freedom? I know that he will be hurt if I tell him that I’m seeing another guy. Even if I didn’t go out with Mike again, I want to sever things with Brian. — Nameless, Toronto, Ontario NAMELESS: Tell Brian that you want to end the relationship. If he wonders why, let him know that you want the freedom to date others. Hurting him by telling him that another guy is “in the picture” serves no useful purpose. 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.
Council fills vacancies RUSSIA — During Russia Village Council’s January meeting, the four remaining council appointed members Cindy Goubeaux and Greg Borchers to the seats of Pete Magoto and Joyce Daniel, who did not seek re-election to council in 2011. Goubeaux and Borchers signed oaths of office and will serve fouryear terms on council. Mayor Terry Daugherty made the following committee appointments: • Finance and Audit — Goubeaux, Kevin Dapore and Ron Simon. • Law and Order — Greg Borchers and Kevin Borchers. • Streets and Recreation — Larry Platfoot and G. Borchers. • Zoning Enforcement, park superintendent and Shelby County
Emergency Management Agency — Mike Busse. • Tax Review — Simon and Dapore. • Park Board — Kyle Shafer through 2016. Busse said preliminary indications are the Issue II grant for St. Remy Street will be approved. The total project cost is about $66,224, plus engineering. Council discussed propertyowner assessments for curb and gutter estimated by the engineer at $21 per foot for removal and replacement. Also discussed was the request for Cordonnier Street improvements near the fuel station. The total cost for 7-inch reinforced concrete is $14,300. Until a survey is completed, the village has not determined what portion of the cost would be the vil-
lage’s responsibility. Busse obtained bids from two mower suppliers for a 2012 Exmark with 72-inch cut. Council approved the purchase of a new mower from Raffels for $9,039, less trade-in value for the current mower. Council held a second reading of an ordinance requiring for-profit solicitors to register for a license prior to going door to door in the village. It authorizes $25 a day for individuals and $100 per day for businesses. Suspending the threereading rule, council adopted an ordinance appropriating $923,490 for village operations in 2012. Also suspending the rule, compensation for Carmen Siefring was set at $8,886.33 and Dan Bensman was re-employed as village solicitor.
CAC approves new member The Tri-County Community Action Commission approved a board member from Shelby County and discussed emergency services training and a salary plan during its recent meeting. The board approved Michelle Mason as a new board member from Shelby County. She will represent Shelby County’s low-income sec-
tor on the CAC board. The board discussed the need for additional Shelby County low-income and private- and public-sector board members. Board members were asked to recommend additional possible applicants. The board discussed plans for recertification for employees that remain with CAC for certain time frames. The
board also discussed the need for employee evaluations for each promotion level. Evaluations that are now in place will be modified to fit the new training and salary plan. The board approved the 2011 preliminary financial report. The next meeting will be March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Urbana office at 955 N. Main St.
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State, national offices on ballot Members needed man, of Put-in-Bay; Eric LaMont Gregory, of Middletown; Josh Mandel, of Beachwood; and Michael L. Pryce, of Hudson. • Justice of the Supreme Court, term beginning Jan. 1 — Terrence O’Donnell, of Rocky River. O’Donnell is the incumbent, serving on the Court since 2003. • Justice of the Supreme Court, term beginning Jan. 2 — Robert R. Cupp, of Lima. Cupp is the incumbent, serving on the Court since 2006. • Justice of the Supreme Court, unexpired term — Sharon L. Kennedy, of Liberty Kennedy Township. serves as a Domestic Relations Court judge in Butler County. • U.S. Representative, 4th District — Jim Jordan, 1709 S. State Route 560, Urbana. Jordan is the incumbent, serving since 2007. • Judge Court of Appeals, 3rd District — John R. Willamowski, 700 Maplewood Drive, Lima. Willamowski is the incumbent, serving since 2006. He will be unopposed in the general election.
• State Central Committee, 12th Senatorial — Keith A. Cheney, 2081 W. Elm St., Lima. • State Central Committee, 12th Senatorial — Tess Elshoff, 05768 Southland Road, New Knoxville, and Susan Ranae Lentz, 320 E. SanAve., Belledusky fontaine. • State Senator, 12th District — Keith Faber, 7025 Dibble Road, Celina. Faber is the incumbent and has served in this office since 2007. Democrat • President of the United States — Barack Obama, incumbent. • U.S. Senator — Sherrod Brown, of Avon. Brown is the incumbent and has been serving in this office since 2007. • Justice of the Supreme Court, term beginning Jan. 1 — Robert W. Price, of Canfield. Price currently works as an attorney. • Justice of the Supreme Court, term beginning Jan. 2 — Fanon A. Rucker, of Cincinnati. Rucker currently serves as a Hamilton County Municipal Court judge and is a former assistant
prosecutor for Cincinnati. • Justice of the Supreme Court, unexpired term — Yvette McGee, of Columbus. McGee is the incumbent, appointed to the position in January 2011. She is the first black woman to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court. She previously served as a Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge. • U.S. Representative, 4th District — Jim Slone, 1504 Park Ave., Elyria. • State Central Committee, 12th Senatorial — Richard C. Kerns, 222 Lafayette Ave., Urbana. • State Central Committee, 12th Senatorial — Denise Holler, 992 Western Ohio Ave., Lima, and Rochelle D. Twining, 5270 Ottawa Road, Lima. Libertarian • State Central Committee, 4th District — Sulu Kelley III, 200 Barnhart St., Marion, and Spencer Phelps, 671 Meadow St., Marion. • State Senator, 12th District — Paul D. Hinds, 4111 Yellowood St., Lima.
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Recovery Services and for Miami County Recovery Council. Shelby County Recovery’s report showed material weaknesses and a note regarding concern about financial statements. Staff member Terri Becker explained the material weakness and concern in the Shelby County report. The Darke County and Miami County agencies had “clean audits” with no citations or findings for recovery. The board decided to have ongoing monitoring of Shelby County Recovery. The board discussed an agreement with Kettering Medical Center for inpatient services. Kettering officials are reviewing the agreement. The agreement is renewable for $600 per day. The board discussed the use of St. Rita’s Hospital and the benefits of a third contract for inpatient services. The board approved the agreement with Kettering Medical Center. The board heard an update on a re-entry grant that will assist with re-integration for offenders returning from prison. The board received $18,700 to fund the project for six months, which is the remainder of the fiscal year. There may be possible funding into fiscal year 2013 if funding is available from the Ohio Department of Mental Health. Six former offenders have already received services from community housing through the grant.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer team members and their children will have a chance to receive up to $10,000 this year to further their college education with the Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship, a competitive scholarship administered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. “My brothers and I are proud to honor our parents with this new scholarship opportunity for Meijer team members and their children,” said Doug Meijer, cochairman of the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter retail chain. The Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship is a private scholarship fund that was established at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation in 1975 originally for children of Meijer team members that awarded $500 scholarships. In 2010, the scholarship program was expanded to include Meijer team members and increased to $1,000 awards. The Meijer family funded the scholarship in 2011 with a significant endowment gift to the Community Foundation. The Meijer family wanted to do more this year and enhanced the scholarships to $2,500, while also providing two $10,000 scholarships: one each in Fred and Lena Meijer’s names. “We are very pleased to enhance this important scholarship program by increasing the amount of the awards,” said Hank Meijer, cochairman. “It’s meant a lot to our family to be able to provide these scholarships to our valuable team members and their families through the years.”
TROY — The TriCounty Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services at its recent meeting discussed the need for additional board members and concern about an independent audit of Shelby County recovery services. Mark McDaniel, director, gave an update on board recruitment and reported that there are five vacancies for board representatives from Shelby and Darke counties. A full board has 18 members. Two individuals are reportedly interested in joining the board and they have been given applications. McDaniel stated that one of the applicants would only be appropriate for a commissioner appointment. recomMcDaniel mended that the board change a commissioner opening from Darke County to Shelby County and shift an Ohio Department of Mental Health or Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services to Darke opening County. The counties would still have five board members with the change being in the apauthority. pointing Board members were asked to think about individuals who might be interested in serving on the board. There will be outreach to look for potential board members. Board member Jerry Herbe gave a report on independent audit results that have been received for Shelby County Recovery, Darke County
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The signs around town have most locals aware of the candidates on the ballot for offices in the immediate area, but a large number of state and national offices will be appearing on those March 6 primary ballots as well. Voters will visit their polling locations and inform poll workers of which ballot they choose to vote on. Based on that choice, the following will be among the candidates available (races not appearing here will be/have been covered in separate stories; write-in candidates are excluded): Republican • President of the United States — Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. Huntsman officially dropped out of the race in January, but his name will still appear on the ballot. He has endorsed Romney. Perry also dropped out in January, and he has endorsed Gingrich. • U.S. Senator — David W. Dodt Sr., of Defiance; Donna K. Glis-
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Cavs blast Ansonia 70-27
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FORT LORAMIE’S Logan McGee tries to keep this shot away from Tyler Egbert of Botkins in Division IV Sectional Tournament play Friday night at Piqua.
Trojans win thriller BY MATT ZIRCHER PIQUA—It was quite a finish for Botkins here in the first round of the Division IV sectional Friday night. Down three with 32.3 seconds remaining, the Trojans scored seven unanswered points and needed every single one of them for a 50-49 win over the Fort Loramie Redskins. Botkins, now 10-11 on the season, advances to Tuesday’s semifinal at 7:30 against Russia while Loramie sees its season end at 5-16. The Trojans scored the first five points of the game, only to see the Redskins eventually go up 7-6 on a Craig Fullenkamp layup with 1:12 remaining in the opening quarter. A near half-court three by Tyler Egbert at the buzzer, though, put Botkins up four after a period and the margin grew to 15-9 on two Heath Geyer foul shots in the initial minute of the second stanza. The seesaw affair continued as Loramie again led by one at 21-20 on a Jared Albers three with just over a minute left in the half before the Trojans answered with seven unanswered points to go up 27-21 early in the third quarter. Botkins still had the lead until back-to-back Fullenkamp layup put the Redskins ahead 40-37 with 2:12 remaining in the game. Josh Schwartz tied it with
three and Seth Hoying hit one of two at the foul line to give the Trojans a 41-40 edge with 1:25 to play, but Kyle Miracle hit a three at the 1:13 mark and the Redskins looked to be in control as Albers hit the first of two foul shots with 35.5 seconds left to make it 44-41. Albers, however, missed the second and after Egbert was fouled on the rebound, he connected on two free throws to make it a one-point game. Fullenkamp answered with two of his own from the stripe to again push the Loramie lead to three at the 32.3-second mark, but Egbert followed with a driving layup and, after a timeout, the Trojans went up 48-46 as the inbounds pass was deflected and eventually made it way to Hoying, who swished a three from the left side. “We knew that we needed to get a hand on the pass and that’s what we did,” said Botkins coach Brett Meyer. “It was a bang-bang play and Seth did a great job of getting that three off.” Loramie had a chance to tie, but another turnover resulted in freshman Mitchell Goubeaux going to the line with 4.9 seconds remaining. He hit both, which turned out to be key as Guillozet connected on a three at the buzzer for the final margin. “I wasn’t expecting
Mitchell to get the inbound pass, but he stepped up and knocked them in,” said Meyer. “You got to give him a lot of credit in that situation.” “We haven’t had a go-to person all season and that hurt us again tonight,” said Loramie coach Karl Ratermann. “I’m proud of our kids’ effort, though. With how strong our schedule is and with the losses we had, it would have been easy for this team to bag it and mail it in, but they never did.” Zimpfer led the way for the Trojans with 11 while Egbert and Geyer each had 10. Guillozet paced the Redskins with 15 points, 12 in the second half, while Fullenkamp had nine and Cordonnier just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.
PIQUA — Lehman spotted Ansonia a three-pointer to start the game, then completely dominated from there in winning 70-27 over the Tigers in the opening round of the Piqua Division IV Sectional Boys Basketball Tournament Friday night. The Cavaliers, now 12-9, advance to play the Houston Wildcats on Tuesday at 6:30 in the semifinals. Ansonia’s Derek Kaiser hit a three just 12 seconds into the game, but the Cavaliers went on an 11-0 run before settling for a 13-7 lead after one quarter. The two teams traded buckets to start the second period to make it 15-9, but the Cavaliers held the Tigers scoreless over the final 6:41 of the period. The 14-0 run to end the second quarter gave the Cavaliers a 20-point lead at the half at 29-9. The Cavaliers were 13-for25 from the field in the first two periods, 52 percent, and held the Tigers to just 4-for17, 24 percent. Solomon King-White had statistics in the first half that a lot of players would love to have for an entire game. He was 5-for-8 from the field for 10 points, and also had six rebounds, three assists and six steals. Lehman came out and scored the first nine points of the third quarter to make it a 23-0 run in all and open up a 38-9 bulge with 4:13 left in the period. King-White finished with 15 to lead the Cavaliers, and added eight rebounds, six assists and six steals. Alex Baker added 11 points and Tharon Goins 10. Ben Thieman tied KingWhite for the rebounding lead with eight, and Drew Westerheide dished out five assists. Lehman outrebounded Ansonia 41-27. The Cavs finished 31-for-58 from the field for 53.4 percent,
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LEHMAN’S MICHAEL Jacob goes up strong in Division IV Sectional Tournament play at Piqua Friday night. and held Ansonia to just 10for-42 for 23.8 percent. Lehman had 50 points in the paint to 10 for the Tigers. Ansonia (27) Kaiser 3-0-8; Young 1-0-2; Brown 1-0-2; Keller 1-0-2; Bergman 2-4-8; Moody 1-0-2; Turner 1-0-2; Schlechty 0-1-1. Totals: 10-5-27. Lehman (70) King-White 7-0-15; Husa 4-1-9; Jacob 1-0-2; Baker 4-2-11; Westerheide 2-0-4; Goins 5-0-10; Frantz 2-27; Rourke 2-0-4; Spearman 1-0-2; Rego 3-0-6. Totals: 31-5-70. Score by quarters: Ansonia ...........................7 9 16 27 Lehman.........................13 29 48 70 Three-pointers: Ansonia 2 (Kaiser 2); Lehman 3 (King-White, Baker, Frantz). Records: Lehman 12-9, Ansonia 6-15. Next game: Tuesday, sectional semifinals at Piqua vs. Houston, 6:30.
TICKETS — Tickets for Lehman’s game Tuesday are on sale today at East 47 Marathon in Sidney, and on Monday at the high school.
Botkins (50) Bornhorst 2-0-4; Egbert 2-5-10; Geyer 3-2-10; Goubeaux 0-2-2; Hoying 2-1-7; Schwartz 3-0-8; Zimpfer 4-1-11. Totals: 14-13-50. Fort Loramie (49) Albers 1-1-4; Benanzer 3-0-6; Cordonnier 4-1-9; Fullenkamp 3-3-9; Guillozet 4-3-15; Luebke 0-2-2; McGee 0-1-1; Miracle 1-0-3. Totals: 16-11-49. Score by quarters: Botkins..........................13 24 39 50 Loramie...........................9 21 34 49 Three-pointers: Loramie 6 (Guillozet 4, Miracle, Albers); Botkins 9 (Geyer 2, Hoying 2, Schwartz 2, Zimpfer 2, Egbert). Records: Botkins 9-12, Loramie 5-16. Next game: Tuesday, sectional semifinals at Piqua, Botkins vs. Russia, 8 p.m. SDN Photo/Todd B. Acker
Sidney forfeits boys Minster falls to Marion basketball victories MINSTER’S DEVON Poeppelman dribbles up the floor as he’s defended by Dylan Thobe of Marion Local in action Friday.
Sidney High School announced Friday that it has forfeited its three victories in high school boys basketball because an ineligible player was used. Athletic director Jeff Courter said the school was writing a letter to the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and also contacting school officials at both Piqua and Greenville to inform them all of the school’s decision. Sidney defeated Greenville once and Piqua twice this season. The ineligible player, who was not named, was apparently a starter for the Yellow Jackets, who play their first
tournament game tonight at 8 at Trotwood against Centerville. Courter accepted blame for the oversight. He said the player in question attended the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, and the school was looking to discipline him for something that happened just recently. “We don’t have access to (Career Center) students, but we do eligibility checks weekly,” Courter said. He said what he typically does is list the names of the players he’s checking, and emails that list to the school in Piqua. “From the start, I never put
his name on the list,” Courter explained. “And I continued to use that same email all year. I just missed him. So it’s my mistake. He’s had some issues down there at the (Career Center), and in checking on some things this week, I discovered the mistake. He would have been ineligible after the first quarter. So we have to forfeit the three games we won. “I feel terrible for the kids. It was just an oversight on my part,” Courter added. Courter said there will be some “double-checks, and some checks and balances added, so it’s not just my list going down there.”
MARIA STEIN — Minster for Minster. Alex Rosenbeck closed out the regular season had 16 for Marion and Adam with a 59-50 setback at Mar- Bertke 11. Minster (50) ion Local Friday in Midwest Knapke 2-4-8; B. Hoying 0-2-2; R. Athletic Conference boys basHoying 3-1-9; Poeppelman 4-7-13; Wolf ketball action. 3-1-8; Huber 1-5-7. Total: 13-20-50. The Wildcats are 9-11 and Marion Local (59) open sectional tournament Prenger 3-1-8; Pierron 1-2-5; play at Coldwater Tuesday Rosenbeck 3-7-13; Thobe 3-0-6; against New Knoxville at 7 p.m Niekamp 5-0-10; Knapke 2-2-7; Bertke 4-1-11. Totals: 21-13-59. Marion is now 11-9 and Score by quarters: plays Wednesday at Coldwa- Minster .........................13 25 34 50 ter against New Bremen in Marion ..........................17 31 39 59 Three-pointers: Minster 4 (R. the second game. “We were behind the whole Hoying 2, Poeppelman, Wolf); Marion 5 (Bertke 2, Prenger, Pierron, way, then cut the lead down to Knapke. three midway in the third quarRecords: Minster 9-11, Marion ter,” said Minster coach Mike 11-9. Reserve score: Marion 45, MinLee. “But Luke Knapke hit a huge three for them and the ster 38. —— lead got back up to eight again. Also Friday in the MAC And we just never got closer. Fort Recovery 62, New Bremen 56 Devon Poeppelman had 15 St. Henry 58, New Knoxville 48
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Brooke Richard, Jackson Center
Tara Clune, Minster
Scoring champ
No. 1 in field goal percentage
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Morgan Huelskamp, Anna
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Ashley Frohne, Anna
Natalie Billing, Anna
Paxton Hatcher, Lehman
Kia Perri, Sidney
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No. 1 on the boards
Leader in assists and steals
Top shot-blocker
Top 3-point shooter
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RECORDS W-L Anna.............................................................20-0 New Knoxville .............................................17-3 Fort Loramie................................................14-6 Minster ........................................................14-6 Versailles .....................................................14-6 Russia ..........................................................11-9 Houston........................................................11-9 Christian Academy........................................9-8 Lehman ......................................................10-10 Botkins.........................................................8-12 Jackson Center ............................................7-13 New Bremen ................................................7-13 Riverside ......................................................5-15 Sidney ..........................................................4-16 Fairlawn.......................................................0-20 SCORING Team offense (20 games unless noted) Pts. Avg. Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,393 69.7 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992 49.6 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983 49.2 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 977 48.9 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922 46.1 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917 45.9 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882 44.1 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882 44.1 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879 44.0 Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 852 42.7 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763 38.2 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 754 37.7 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724 36.2 Christian Aca. (17 games) . . . . . 597 35.1 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 27.6 Team defense New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712 35.6 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723 36.2 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744 37.2 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810 40.5 Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826 41.3 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828 41.4 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 42.1 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880 44.0 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817 44.4 Jackson Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,041 52.0 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,056 52.8 Riverside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,057 52.9 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,195 59.8 Individual G Pts. Avg. Brooke Richard, Jackson Center . 19 416 21.9 Holly Spencer, Christian Aca. . . 17 308 18.1 Natalie Billing, Anna . . . . . . . . . 20 335 16.8 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman . . . 17 286 16.8 Konner Harris, Sidney. . . . . . . . 12 192 16.0 Darian Rose, Loramie . . . . . . . . 16 227 14.2 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna. . . . . 20 275 13.8 Paige Lehman, NK . . . . . . . . . . . 20 261 13.1 Kristi Elliott, Houston . . . . . . . . 20 249 12.5 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . . . . . . . . 20 237 11.9 Ashley Frohne, Anna . . . . . . . . . 20 239 11.9 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman. . . . . 20 230 11.5 Christine Johnson, Botkins . . . . 20 227 11.4 Reggi Brandewie, Loramie . . . . 20 228 11.4 Haley Horstman, NK . . . . . . . . . 20 222 11.1 Kylie Wilson, Russia . . . . . . . . . 20 220 11.0 Lauren Elmore, Sidney . . . . . . . 20 217 10.9 Bethany Reister, Houston . . . . . 20 211 10.6 Tara Clune, Minster. . . . . . . . . . 20 204 10.2 Katie Heckman, Versailles . . . . 14 141 10.1 —— FIELD GOALS 2-pointers and 3-pointers Team FGA FGM Pct. New Knoxville. . . . . . . . . . . . . 805 384 47.7 Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,294 560 43.3 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 869 366 42.1 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821 339 41.3 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931 365 39.2 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722 261 36.2 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 895 304 34.0 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 924 302 32.7 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 878 272 31.0 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . 1,097 335 30.5 Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . 806 242 30.0 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975 378 30.0 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937 279 29.8 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 249 26.5 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815 201 24.7 Individual 100-or-more attempts FGA FGM Pct. Tara Clune, Minster . . . . . . . . 161 90 55.9
Reggi Brandewie, Loramie . . . 168 Haley Horstman, Knoxville . . 150 Paige Lehman, Knoxville . . . . 204 Natalie Billing, Anna . . . . . . . 287 Cayla Bensman, Anna . . . . . . 147 Tiana Heidt, Knoxville . . . . . . 175 Shana Meyer, Russia . . . . . . . 118 Bridget Geiger, Minser . . . . . . 158 Camille Puthoff, Russia . . . . . 196 Kylie Wilson, Russia . . . . . . . . 196 Ashley Frohne, Anna . . . . . . . 214 Brooke Pothast, Versailles . . . 106 Amanda Winner, Versailles . . 121 Christine Johnson, Botkins . . 200 Darian Rose, Loramie . . . . . . . 177 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman . 210 Warvel, Versailles . . . . . . . . . . 153 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna . . . 110 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . . . . . . . 198 Haley Dillion, Knoxville . . . . . 128 Holly Spencer, Christian Aca. 270 Paxton Hatcher, Lehman . . . . 108 Kristi Elliott, Houston . . . . . . 187 Lauren Elmore, Sidney. . . . . . 224 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman . . . 203 Kyla Otting, New Bremen . . . 160 Juli Brown, New Bremen . . . . 136 Taylor Daniel, Russia . . . . . . . 112 Konner Harris, Sidney . . . . . . 175 Hannah Meyer, JC . . . . . . . . . 143 Brittany Foster, JC . . . . . . . . . 161 Brooke Richard, JC. . . . . . . . . 431 Claire McCullough, Botkins . . 168 —— THREE-POINTERS Team FGA Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . 96 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Individual FGA Morgan Huelskamp, Anna. . . . . 41 Kyla Otting, New Bremen . . . . . 60 Konner Harris, Sidney . . . . . . . . 95 Kayla McEldowney, Versailles. . 82 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman . . . 56 Kayla Wuebker, Minster . . . . . . 43 Rachel Kremer, Versailles . . . . . 97 Hannah Meyer, JC . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Macy Turner, Loramie . . . . . . . . 69 Taylor Covault, Riverside . . . . . 42 Brooke Richard, JC . . . . . . . . . . 153 Claire McCullough, Botkins . . . 64 Kristi Elliott, Houston . . . . . . . . 58 —— FREE THROWS Team FTA New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Jackson Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Fort Loramie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Lehman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 New Bremen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Minster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Riverside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . 135
FTA Ashley Frohne, Anna . . . . . . . . . 63 Meg Reineke, NK . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Konner Harris, Sidney . . . . . . . . 43 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna. . . . . 47 Kristi Elliott, Riverside . . . . . . . 93 Haley Horstman, NK . . . . . . . . . 53 Brooke Richard, JC . . . . . . . . . . 113
DIRECTIONS — Anna fans planning on going to Bellbrook for the boys game can follow these directions: Take I-75-South to I675-North and go to the Wilmington Pike/Bellbrook exit. Go north off the exit onto Wilmington Pike, take a right onto Feedwire Road, and travel approximately 11/2 miles through three traffic lights and take a right at the fourth light onto Upper Bellbrook Road (at the water tower). The high school will be on the left.
Sidney game starts at 8 The starting time for tonight’s Division I Boys Sectional Tournament game between Sidney and Centerville has been
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FGM Pct. 41 35.0 68 30.9 24 30.8 62 27.8 46 27.6 78 26.2 45 24.1 35 23.8 31 23.7 20 20.8 55 20.7 31 20.3 37 18.6 7 15.2 29 15.2 FGM Pct. 17 41.5 21 35.0 33 34.7 27 32.9 18 32.1 13 30.2 29 29.9 16 29.1 20 29.0 12 28.6 42 27.5 17 26.6 15 25.9
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Anna selling tourney tickets ANNA — Anna High School athletic director Mike Muehlfeld will be selling tickets this morning from 10 to 11 a.m. for both the boys and girls tournament basketball games slated for later today. The Anna girls play in the district finals at 3:30 at Tipp City. The Anna boys play at 6:30 at Bellbrook in the first round of the sectional against West LibertySalem. Tickets are $6 and the school keeps 50 percent of the pre-sale money.
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moved back to 8 p.m. The game, being played at Trotwood, was originally scheduled to start at 7:30.
FTM Pct. 52 82.5 57 81.4 35 81.4 38 80.9 74 79.6 42 79.2 88 77.9
A. Paul, New Bremen . . . . . . . . . 44 33 75.0 Darian Rose, Loramie . . . . . . . . 100 73 73.0 Bethany Reister, Houston . . . . . 116 84 72.5 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman . . . . 116 80 69.0 Christine Johnson, Botkins . . . . 82 56 68.3 Reggi Brandewie, Loramie . . . . 62 42 67.7 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman . . . 88 59 67.1 Haley Elchert, JC . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 33 64.7 Kortney Phipps, Houston. . . . . . 50 31 62.0 Haley Slonkosky, Fairlawn . . . . 97 59 60.8 Natalie Billing, Anna . . . . . . . . . 68 41 60.3 Kylie Wilson, Russia. . . . . . . . . . 73 44 60.3 Haley Moeller, New Bremen . . . 50 30 60.0 Juli Brown, New Bremen. . . . . . 52 31 59.6 Paige Lehman, NK . . . . . . . . . . . 67 39 58.2 Erica Huber, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . 77 44 57.1 Tara Clune, Minster . . . . . . . . . . 42 24 57.1 Brooke Hickey, Riverside . . . . . . 60 34 56.7 Ashley Borchers, Russia . . . . . . 64 36 56.3 Lauren Elmore, Sidney . . . . . . . 72 40 55.6 —— REBOUNDING Team (20 games unless noted) OR DR TR Avg. Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 391 766 38.3 Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 464 700 35.0 Christian Aca. (17 games) . . . . 177 384 561 33.0 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 381 640 32.0 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 416 621 31.1 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 364 583 29.1 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 580 29.0 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 336 570 28.5 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . 202 356 558 27.9 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 331 554 27.7 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 345 533 26.7 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . 216 295 511 25.6 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . 195 311 506 25.3 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . 134 313 447 22.4 Fairlawn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 305 430 21.5 Individual (20 games unless noted) OR DR TR Avg. Natalie Billing, Anna . . . 116 114 230 11.5 Paxton Hatcher, Lehman . 67 112 179 9.0 Holly Spencer, CA (17 games) . 39 110 149 8.7 Lauren Jenkins, CA (17 games) . 25 123 148 8.7 Ashley Frohne, Anna. . . . . 71 92 163 8.2 Shana Meyer, Russia. . . . . 52 110 162 8.1 Tara Clune, Minster . . . . . 59 97 156 7.8 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman 59 93 152 7.6 Logan Pitts, Botkins . . . . . 65 83 148 7.4 Kylie Wilson, Russia . . . . . 70 69 139 7.0 Juli Brown, Bremen . . . . . 50 85 135 6.8 Christine Johnson, Botkins. 47 87 134 6.7 Allison Roeth, Houston . . . 39 88 127 6.4 Brooke Richard, JC (19 games) . 45 74 119 6.3 Renae Meyer, FL (17 games) . 40 66 106 6.2 Brittany Foster, JC . . . . . . 55 69 124 6.2 Kortney Phipps, Houston . 33 70 103 6.1 Paige Lehman, NK . . . . . . 45 62 107 5.4 Olivia Cummings, Fairlawn. 33 75 108 5.4 Amanda Winner, Versailles . 38 65 103 5.2 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna . . 58 45 103 5.2 Bethany Reister, Houston . 31 70 101 5.1 Reggi Brandewie, FL. . . . . 41 61 102 5.1 Haley Moeller, Bremen . . . 43 57 100 5.0 —— ASSISTS G Ast. Avg. Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 326 16.3 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 294 14.7 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 250 12.5 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 236 11.8 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 222 11.1 Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . 17 181 10.6 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 203 10.2 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 174 8.7 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 154 8.2 Botkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 158 7.9 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 150 7.5 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 114 5.7 Fairlawn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 101 5.1 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 84 4.2 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 74 3.7 Individual Paxton Hatcher, Lehman, 149 Lauren Jenkins, Christian Academy, 111 Camille Puthoff, Russia, 90 Erica Huber, Anna, 87 Cayla Bensman, Anna, 64 Lauren Elmore, Sidney, 64; Morgan Huelskamp, Anna, 64 Bethany Reister, Houston, 57 Kylie Drees, Fort Loramie, 53 Darian Rose, Fort Loramie, 49
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Amanda Koch, Botkins, 44 Haley Moeller, New Bremen, 44 Ashley Frohne, Anna, 44 Haley Slonkosky, Fairlawn, 43 Monica Hurley, Riverside, 43 Natalie Billing, Anna, 41 Brooke Pothast,Versailles, 40 Kristi Elliott, Houston 40 Kayla Richard, Minster, 40 Amanda Winner, Versailles, 38 Kayla Wuebker, Minster, 38 Kyla Otting, New Bremen, 37 Kayla McEdowney, Versailles, 35 Taylor Daniel, Russia, 34 Sara Dahlinghaus, Minster, 32 Claire Fisher, Minster, 31 Claire McCullough, Botkins, 30 —— STEALS Team G Stls. Avg Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 314 15.7 Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 268 13.4 Minster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 247 12.4 Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 242 12.1 Versailles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 213 10.7 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 205 10.3 Botkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 178 8.9 New Knoxville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 173 8.7 Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 171 8.6 Fairlawn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 172 8.6 New Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 170 8.5 Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 168 8.4 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 167 8.4 Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . 17 120 7.1 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 140 7.0 Individual Paxton Hatcher, Lehman, 90 Lindsey Spearman, Lehman, 89 Cayla Bensman, Anna, 72 Bethany Reister, Houston, 67 Lauren Elmore, Sidney, 62 Monica Hurley, Riverside, 61 Natalie Billing, Anna, 58 Erica Huber, Anna, 58 Brooke Richard, Jackson Center, 55 Haley Horstman, New Knoxville, 55 Darian Rose, Fort Loramie, 51 Amanda Winner, Versailles, 48 Haley Slonkosky, Fairlawn, 47 Chloe Warvel, Versailles, 45 Ashley Frohne, Anna, 45 Kristi Elliott, Houston, 45 Holly Spencer, Christian Academy, 44 Kayla Wuebker, Minster, 41 Morgan Huelskamp, Anna, 41 Tina Heidt, New Knoxville, 41 Abbie Roe, Fairlawn, 40 Haley Moeller, New Bremen, 38 Ashley Borchers, Russia, 38 Juli Brown, New Bremen, 35 Casie Bergman, Botkins, 34 Amanda Koch, Botkins, 34 Sara Dahlinghaus, Minster, 33 Tara Clune, Minster, 32 Kyla Otting, New Bremen, 31 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman, 31 Camille Puthoff, Russia, 31 Kayla Richard, Minster, 30 Reggi Brandewie, Fort Loramie, 30 —— BLOCKED SHOTS Kia Perrin, Sidney, 43 Ashley Frohne, Anna, 31 Ashley Borchers, Russia, 28 Holly Spencer, Christian Academy, 26 Shana Meyer, Russia, 26 Kortney Phipps, Houston, 26 Juli Brown, New Bremen, 23 Allison Roeth, Houston, 22 Kandis Sargeant, Lehman, 22 Haley Dillion, New Knoxville, 19 Logan Pitts, Botkins, 16; Camille Puthoff, Russia, 14 Hailey Billing, Botkins, 13 Kayla Smith, Riverside, 13 Taylor Daniel, Russia, 12 Brooke Richard, Jackson Center, 12 Olivia Cummings, Fairlawn, 11 Kylie Wilson, Russia, 10 Claire Sherman, Russia, 10 Haley Elchert, Jackson Center, 10
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Green to a win over Akron this week, finishing with 15 points, four assists and five rebounds in a solid allaround effort. She also had eight points and six assists in a loss to Ohio. Derek Billing, Anna Billing had two more good games for Lake Superior State this week, getting 15 points and five assists against Northwood, and 16 points and three assists against Wayne State. He hit four of his six threepoint attempts in that game. Kim Replogle, Houston Replogle had a huge game for Wittenberg in a semifinal win over Allegheny in the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament. She came off the bench and hit 9-for-11 from the field to finish with 19 points and nine rebounds. Stacy Timmerman, New Bremen Timmerman had two strong games for Capital in womens basketball this week. She had eight points, 10 rebounds and four assists against Baldwin-Wallace, and 10 points against Mt. Union. Justine Raterman, Versailles Raterman played her final home game for the University of Dayton and made it memorable with 25 points in a win over Xaver. She was 10for-17 from the field. LeAnn Topp, New Bremen Topp had a big game for Wilmington against John Carroll in the Ohio Conference Tournament, finishing with 18 points and seven rebounds, and hitting 4-for-6 from three-point range. Bethany Ahrens, Versailles Ahrens is a teammate of Topp’s at Wilmington. She had a solid game of eight points and eight rebounds against John Carroll, then scored 10 points against Otterbein in conference tournament play. Dillon Webster, New Bremen Webster runs track at Findlay, and last week at the Kent State Tuneup, he was second in the 800 in an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 1:53.44. Scott Schnelle, New Bremen Schnelle had a huge game against BaldwinWallace this week, scoring 27 points on 11-for-19 shooting, and also grabbing nine rebounds. He followed that with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists against Marietta, and seven points and eight rebounds against Capital.
Bel-Mar Bowling Lanes Honor Roll MEN High game Joe Green .................(2) 300 Dave Fogt.......................300 Brian Green.................. 300 Bob Elsner .....................300 Jon Abbott......................300 Kevin Beatty .................300 Josh Ludwig ..................299 Scott Haynes .................299 Adam Hilyard................298 Dan Swiger....................290 Galen Collier .................289 Chris Joyce ....................289 Curt Joyce......................289 Nathan McBride ...........288 Shaun Piatt ...................288 High series Joe Green.......................828 Dan Swiger....................785 Josh Ludwig ..................784 Bob Elsner .....................782 Brian Green...................771 Chris Joyce ....................769 Curt Joyce......................758 Adam Hilyard................756 High average Joe Green.......................234 Dan Swiger....................228 Josh Ludwig ..................226 Bob Elsner .....................220 Brian Green...................219 Galen Collier .................217 Curt Joyce......................214 Tim Hutchinson ............214 WOMEN High game Haley VanHorn .............279 Angie Mentges ..............278 Megan Coffield ..............277 Jackie Maurer ...............253 Donna Gold....................251 Heather Dresback.........246 Melanie McBride...........244 Cassie Latimer ..............237 High series Haley VanHorn ............721 Angie Mentges .............681 Jackie Maurer ..............680 Cassie Latimer.............649 Teresa McGrath ...........645 Trista McNabb .............636 Brenda Schulze ............624 Patti Latimer................619 High average Angie Mentges .............195 Jackie Maurer ..............187 Teresa McGrath ...........180
Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney saw its eighth 300 game of the season bowled recently during the Sunday Morning Trio League. Kevin Beatty, who is in only his fourth week of bowling this season, started off the morning with his fourth perfect game, then followed up with games of 202 and 211 for a 713 series. He averages 200. In addition, there was also a near miss at BelMar. Scott Haynes left one pin standing on his final ball to finish with a 299 in the Bel-Mar Major League. He bowled games of 208 and 214 leading up to the 299, for a 721 series. He carries a 210 average. And on the ladies side, Trista McNabb had a outstanding night in the Sunday Nighters League recently. She had a 139 average at the time, and rolled games of 214, 234 and 188 for a 636, an amazing 219 pins over her average. Cassie Latimer.............179 Sarah Allen ..................173 Donna Gold ..................168 Joy Cippoloni................168 Haley VanHorn ............167 SENIOR MEN High game Don Bodenmiller ..........277 Marty Stapleton...........265 Jerry Smith ..................255 Mark Deam ..................252 Dick Tennery ................249 Ralph Abbott ................248 Bob Kritzer...................238 Tom Hill........................238 High series Ralph Abbott ................686 Don Bodenmiller ..........651 Mark Deam ..................631 Dick Tennery ................631 Tom Hill........................626 Jerry Smith ..................613 Willie Metz ...................610 Marty Stapleton...........610 High average Ralph Abbott ................182 Tom Hill........................180 Dick Tennery ................176 Bill Johnson .................175
Jim Risk .......................173 Fred Bodenmiller .........170 Richard Reading ..........168 Willie Metz ...................167 SENIOR WOMEN High game Linda Limbert ..............234 Rose Ann Chaffins .......224 Jan Bensman ...............216 Dorothy Harford ..........206 Sue Dougherty .............205 Linda Rumpff ...............204 Lois Metz ......................201 Gail Fogt.......................201 High series Rose Ann Chaffins .......568 Wilma Smith ................543 Linda Limbert ..............517 Lois Metz ......................512 Sue Dougherty .............510 Linda Rumpff ...............499 Diane Fleckenstein ......496 Jan Bensman ...............494 High average Rose Ann Chaffins .......163 Linda Rumpff ...............148 Jan Bensman ...............145 Lea Muhlenkamp.........141 Sue Dougherty .............141 Lois Metz ......................141 Diane Fleckenstein ......139
Gail Fogt.......................139 BOYS High game Trent Knoop .................300 Jacob Blankenship.......251 Ryan Yinger..................246 Jac Beatty.....................243 Kegan Latimer .............236 Luke Goubeaux ............235 Damon Huffman ..........233 Michael Barber ............223 Kyle Lloyd ....................223 Cameron DeMoss .........223 High series Trent Knoop .................743 Jacob Blankenship.......655 Ryan Yinger .................632 Kegan Latimer .............593 Michael Barber ............580 Cameron DeMoss .........570 Luke Goubeaux ............559 Josh Abbott...................557 High average Trent Knoop .................219 Ryan Yinger..................185 Kegan Latimer .............184 Jacob Blankenship.......184 Luke Goubeaux ............172 Michael Barber ............170 Cameron DeMoss .........163 Sean Holthaus..............158 Josh Abbott...................157 GIRLS High game Bethany Pellman .........266 Shelbie Anderson .........244 Michelle Abbott ............223 Ally Kittle.....................209 Holli James ..................185 Tiffany Kies..................184 Heather Gold................180 Autumn Emrick ...........169 Anna Frohne ................169 High series Bethany Pellman .........675 Shelbie Anderson .........581 Michelle Abbott ............557 Holli James ..................502 Ally Kittle.....................484 Tiffany Kies..................477 Heather Gold................434 Austin Emrick..............429 High average Bethany Pellman .........184 Shelbie Anderson .........177 Michelle Abbott ............166 Tiffany Kies..................141 Holli James ..................139 Ally Kittle.....................137 Autumn Emrick ...........123 Jenna Beatty ................122
COMMUNITY LANES HONOR ROLL Community Lanes, Minster MEN Week High game Mark Schmitmeyer . . . 268 Allan Kremer . . . . . . . 268 Todd Manning . . . . . . . 256 Bill Elson. . . . . . . . . . . 253 Dan Bollenbacher . . . . 247 Ron Olding . . . . . . . . . 246 Scott Francis . . . . . . . . 244 High series Mark Schmitmeyer . . . 724 Ron Olding . . . . . . . . . 683 Allan Kremer . . . . . . . 682 Bill Elson. . . . . . . . . . . 670 John Barlage . . . . . . . . 667 Scott Francis . . . . . . . . 661 Dan Bollenbacher . . . . 652 Season to date High game Chad Berning . . . . . . . 300 Nick Sherman . . . . . . . 296
Tim Baumer . . . . . . . . 290 Leroy Baker. . . . . . . . . 289 Tony Bensman . . . . . . 288 Dan Bollenbacher . . . . 287 Jerry Keller . . . . . . . . . 280 Marc Layman . . . . . . . 279 High series Tony Bensman . . . . . . 780 Tim Baumer . . . . . . . . 747 Jerry Keller . . . . . . . . . 745 Steve Collins . . . . . . . . 737 Jeff Berning. . . . . . . . . 737 Chad Berning . . . . . . . 736 Nick Sherman . . . . . . . 734 George Holland . . . . . . 722 High average Tim Baumer . . . . . . . . 213 Nick Sherman . . . . . . . 206 Johnny Inskeep. . . . . . 203 Wills Arling . . . . . . . . . 202 Chad Berning . . . . . . . 202 Steve Collins . . . . . . . . 199 Brian Schmiesing . . . . 199
WOMEN Week High game Heather McAlexander 244 Mary Meyer. . . . . . . . . 203 Anne Meyer . . . . . . . . . 201 Mary Kemper . . . . . . . 187 Carol Thurber . . . . . . . 186 Chris Newman . . . . . . 184 Cyndi Aranyosi . . . . . . 181 High series Heather McAlexander 627 Anne Meyer . . . . . . . . . 572 Mary Kemper . . . . . . . 536 Patti Steiner . . . . . . . . 510 Yvonne Garmann . . . . 500 Mary Meyer. . . . . . . . . 498 Cyndi Aranyosi . . . . . . 480 Season to date High game Heather McAlexander . . 269 Shirley Sharp . . . . . . . 265 Heather McAlexander. . 259
Heather McAlexander . . 244 Chris Newman . . . . . . 236 Mary Meyer. . . . . . . . . 236 Mary Meyer. . . . . . . . . 233 Helen Hoying . . . . . . . 232 High series Heather McAlexander. 676 Heather McAlexander. 634 Mary Meyer. . . . . . . . . 628 Heather McAlexander. 627 Heather McAlexander. 612 Shirley Sharp . . . . . . . 607 Ashley Bollenbacher . . 603 Heather McAlexander. 594 High average Heather McAlexander. 198 Donna Kremer . . . . . . 164 Jenny Freisthler . . . . . 164 Diane Houck . . . . . . . . 164 Anne Meyer . . . . . . . . . 164 Emmy Grillot . . . . . . . 162 Mary Meyer. . . . . . . . . 160
Houston selling tickets HOUSTON — Houston athletic director Jim Gooding announced that he will sell tournament basketball tickets this morning from 9-to-10, and both Sunday and Mon-
day night from 6-to7:30 at the school. Tickets are $6 presale, and fans are encouraged to buy in advance because the school keeps 50 percent of the pre-sale money.
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graduate Fairlawn Amanda Francis has been named to the AllWolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference first team in womens basketball. Francis was the leading scorer for Northwestern Ohio this season at 18.2. She was second in field goal shooting at 51 percent and third in steals with 2.46 per game. This week, she had 24 points and nine rebounds against Lourdes and 15 points and eight rebounds against Madonna. It turned out to be an outstanding season, but it certainly didn’t start out that way. Francis had to undergo treatment for a heart problem that put her career at risk. She said her heart would start racing and wouldn’t slow down. After a trip to see a cardiologist, she was told that she had “an extra wire” that was causing her heart to accelerate. She had the treatment but had to wait six weeks to see if she could resume her athletic career. So she missed part of September and all of October while her teammates practiced. But in late October, she was cleared to play after a final stress test. Mitchell Bensman, Russia Bensman is off to a good start at Gallaudet University, which is the only university in the world where all programs and services are specifically designed to accomodate deaf and hard of hearing students. Bensman is deaf. The team played a doubleheader against Salisbury to open the season. In the first game, Bensman was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. He also scored a run. Jack Van Horn, Sidney Van Horn is a freshman pitcher at Wright State. The Raiders played in North Caroliina last week, and Van Horn threw a perfect inning against Monmouth, and threw a scoreless inning against North Carolina State, getting out of a bases-loaded jam with his first collegiate strikeout. Van Horn was 14-2 at Sidney but missed most of his senior season with a hamstring injury. Mitch Westerheide, Fort Loramie Westerheide played a key role for Capital’s mens basketball team in their Ohio Conference Tournament semifinal victory over Ohio Northern Thursday night. He finished with 11 points and dished out five assists in the win, which put Capital into the championship game tonight against Wilmington. Capital is coached by Damon Goodwin, the son of Lehman girls coach Gene Goodwin. Janel Olberding, Fort Loramie Olberding is a member of the Ohio State indoor track team and competed in her final home meet of the season last Friday. She ran the 600 meters in 1:34.69 and finished fourth. It was her best time of the season. Jessica Slagle, Lehman Slagle led Bowling
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Mostly cloudy; chance of snow High: 35°
Sunday
Partly cloudy Low: 22°
REGIONAL
Monday
Mostly sunny High: 45° Low: 35°
Tuesday
Partly cloudy High: 52° Low: 35°
Partly cloudy High: 45° Low: 28°
Wednesday
Cloudy; 40% chance of rain High: 45° Low: 28°
LOCAL OUTLOOK
Thursday
Higher temps coming Sunday
Partly cloudy High: 38° Low: 32°
A strong storm moved through the region Friday, increasi n g winds. S c a t tered l i g h t s n o w showers were expected. Cold conditions continue today, but we’ll be warmer on Sunday.
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High Thursday.......................47 Low Thursday .......................28
24 hours ending at 7 a.m...0.08 Month to date.....................0.71 Year to date........................4.28
Saturday’s sunset ......6:23 p.m. Sunday’s sunrise .......7:15 a.m. Sunday’s sunset.........6:24 p.m.
Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com.
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Painful knee worries player a large tendon DR. DEAR that comes from DONOHUE: I’m the front thigh a point guard on muscles. The tenmy high-school’s don inserts on the basketball team. lower leg bone. There’s a good “Femoral” refers chance that we to the thigh bone, will make it to the the femur. It has a playoffs. My left knee, To your groove for the kneecap. When right in front of good you bend the the kneecap, has started to hurt health knee, the kneecap when I walk up Dr. Paul G. can partially come out of its groove and down stairs. Donohue and cause pain. The pain isn’t great, and I might be Pain also arises if you sit making too much out of for a long time and then This is this. I don’t want to miss arise. patellofemoral pain synthe playoffs. What do you think I drome. Flat feet are said to have, and what can I do to stop it from getting favor this condition. I don’t know if that’s true. worse? — B.J. ANSWER: The knee is Other anatomical abnora vulnerable joint, and the malities also make the number of possible knee kneecap partially pop out injuries is enormous. The of the femoral groove. If you have no pain best I can do for you is give you a guess and some when you play basketball, general advice. If the knee then you can keep playpain worsens, or if it’s not ing. It’s not likely to keep gone in one more week, you out of the playoffs. In the meantime, apply see the family doctor. Pain on the front of the heat or ice, whichever kneecap often indicates gives you greater relief, to patellofemoral pain syn- the knee for 15 minutes a drome. Climbing and de- couple of times during the scending stairs intensifies day. Nonsteroidal anti-inthe pain.The patella is the flammatory drugs like kneecap. It’s embedded in Aleve or Advil are safe to
Feb. 25, 1912 Members of the First M.E. Church started their new building program off with a great start yesterday by pledging $35,000 for the expansion program. It was a great day for the Methodists, started off with a service by Bishop William Anderson of Chattanooga, Tenn. As a result of the actions yesterday. It appears that construction of the new church building is assured. ––––– Matthias Wagner, who graduates from St. Louis university, in St. Louis this spring, has been offered the position of intern in the St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. The offer came unexpectedly, but on the recommendations of the faculty of the university. He will not take the position until fall. ––––– William J. Wiley, of this city, will move to Bellefontaine this week to open a “Spot” lunch stand there. He has secured a good location, and expects the venture to be a success.
use for pain. If you can get cise as many times during by without medicine, do the day as is convenient. so.A knee brace could preDEAR DR. DONOvent further injury to the HUE: I am only 27, but I joint. get pretty short-winded TO READERS: The after about 10 minutes of booklet on exercise pres- running. I’ve been told not ents a safe way to begin to breathe through my an exercise program. To mouth. I wonder if those order a copy, write: Dr. Band Aid-like strips that Donohue — No. 1301, Box are put on the nose would 536475 Orlando, FL help me. The claim is they 32853-6475. Enclose a let more air enter. Do you check or money order (no think they’ll help? — C.D. ANSWER: I see the cash) for $4.75 U.S./ $6 Can. with the recipient’s ads for those strips all the printed name and ad- time on TV. I’ve never dress. Please allow four tried them, so I don’t know for sure if they’d weeks for delivery. work for you. But they DEAR DR. DONO- can’t be that expensive. HUE: At age 84, I have Why not experiment? Let taken up roller skating. I me know the results. Everyone who runs love it. The trouble is I’m not all that well-balanced any distance breathes — physically I mean. Got through the mouth. It’s a any exercise I can do? much larger opening than are the nostrils. Mouth Keep it simple. — R.B. ANSWER: A simple breathing doesn’t warm balance exercise is to the air as much as nose stand in a doorway. The breathing does. It might doorway makes it conven- dry the mouth. Those are ient for you to steady your- the only two reasons I can self if you’re about to see for not using the topple. Raise one foot off mouth for additional air. Neither of those reathe floor and move it back and forth like a pendulum. sons is much of an argunot to Then switch feet. Do as ment many repetitions as you mouth-breathe when runcan, and repeat the exer- ning long distances.
Feb. 25, 1937 Franklin J. Schaefer, flute soloist of this city, will be a guest in Troy Sunday afternoon, invited there to appear on a radio program planned to be a broadcast over station WHIO. The program is being sponsored by the Greater Troy Association. ––––– Four trophies will be presented at the Shelby County High School basketball tournament to be held here this weekend at the Sidney High School Gymnasium. The trophy for the county league championship will go to Jackson Center., which won 11 and lost one. A trophy will be awarded to both the Green township, and Botkins girls teams which finished with identical record of 8 and 2. ––––– Mr. and Mrs. William Fultz have moved from Poplar to 701 North Jefferson street, the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kaestner, who recently located in Cincinnati.
50 years Feb. 25, 1962 The space flight of Lt. Col. John Glenn had a particular personal touch for a former Sidney resident, Phillip Elliott, his parents reported this morning. Here for a visit over the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Elliott, 417 East Russell street, the young man told of his association with the astronaut while in the service. While stationed at the naval air
station at Pautuxent, Md., before Elliott’s discharge about five years ago, the two men flew together frequently. Phillip Elliot, now living in Tipp City, recalls Glenn “as a very high type man: and he has many pleasant recollections of their association together in the service. ––––– JACKSON CENTER — In an expansion operation, Airstream Inc., manufacturer of travel trailers, has arranged to move it’s direct mail and travel promotions to Sidney.it was learned today. Sidney activities will be carried out in a building formally occupied by Bowman Bros., Inc., used car dealers on Wapak Avenue just north of the city.
25 years Feb. 25, 1987 Three area girls will be attending Buckeye Girl’s State this summer under the sponsorship of Fort Loramie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 355. They are Gina York of Russia High School, Stacie Barhorst of Fort Loramie and Debbie Leaply of Houston High School. ––––– The Lewis Boyer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced winners in the annual American History Essay Contest.Lori Franklin took top honors while Cheryl Pierce finished second. Kristin Spangler was third. ––––– The week of Feb 15-21 was National Big Brothers/Big Sisters Appreciation week, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Shelby county saluted volunteers and supporters during this special time. Activities during the week long celebration were directed towards recruiting new volunteers in order to provide adult companionship to the many youngsters currently on the agency’s waiting list. Events were held all over the nation which serves over 100,000 young people which are served out of 465 agencies. ––––– 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
Take simple steps to avoid delays at doctor’s office DEAR ABBY: you in with paI have worked in a tients who almedical clinic for ready have 35 years and hear appointments, a lot of complaints which pushes the about the wait for doctor behind. doctor appoint2. Do NOT ments. May I excome an hour plain some of the early and anreasons for it? nounce in front of Dear Sometimes the the entire waitAbby doctor arrives ing room that you Abigail late, but other must be somefactors can cause Van Buren where and expect delays: to get worked in 1. If you need to be before your scheduled seen, call first to get an time. Reschedule instead. appointment time. Most 3. Always bring your offices leave open spots to insurance cards with accommodate urgent- you. Do not tell us to call care matters. If you just another doctor’s office to walk in, we must work get the information.
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GENTLE REMINDER IN SIOUX FALLS, S.D. DEAR GENTLE: Thank you for the reminders, which may help readers avoid some of the frustrations they encounter when going for a medical appointment. They are well worth the space in my column. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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ministrator, accepted the award for New Bremen. Rob Albers received the chamber’s Past President’s Award for his service to the chamber’s board of directors. Following luncheon, Ben Baumer, Southwestern Auglaize Chamber directors president, welcomed members and Scott Frey, executive director, delivered his annual chamber activities report to the membership.
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Speaker for the annual event was Angela Hamberg, New Bremen’s economic development director, who discussed projects the West Central Ohio Workforce Development Initiative is initiating to help connect qualified workers with manufacturing jobs available in the area. The annual meeting and luncheon was again sponsored by NK Telco of New Knoxville.
Council reviews finances, projects NEW BREMEN — New Bremen Village Council recently met to review finances and consider capital projects for 2012. Village Administrator Wayne York said the village spent about $400,000 more on capital projects in 2011 than planned. “That brought us down to an actual cash balance of the first year of $174,000 in the income tax fund,” he said, adding that amount already included encumbrances from carry-over projects. The administrator shared that the village received its first income tax settlement Jan. 31, which brought the village’s balance to $620,000.
‘Big numbers’ York went on to note, “Twice a year we have to send out operating transfers to help the general fund, street fund, to the parks to the pool, to the Lockkeeper’s House, we usually try to do those in May and in December. They’re big numbers, so you immediately have to start thinking, ‘OK, we have to cover this.’ “ He provided council with a projection for tax receipts per quarter based on 2011 receipts and an estimated number for transfers. In indicated that the village generating approximately $2.7 million, not including transfers. The administrator continued, “By doing Bear (Street) and these other expenses of $400,000 last year, that ran our yearend cash balance down to a less-than-comfortable level; $174,000 is less than comfortable. So I think a half a million is the target for year-end.” Council members then looked over the list of
“wish list items” from village departments, discussing each project. They did not consider the the self-sustaining electric fund. Council members approved the following 2012 projects: improvement to the Bremenfest parking lot; additional water test wells; improvements to the New Bremen Parks Department building; purchase of a new parks department mower; purchase of a 3/4 ton, fourwheel drive pickup truck; purchase of a new fire department tanker; replacement of the South Main/Franklin Street sanitary sewer; asphalt resurfacing of East Second Street and other locations; purchase of an additional tornado siren for the Amsterdam Road area; replacement of the Lions Park storm sewer; driveway wingwalls at the Lockkeeper’s House; replacement of the backhoe; and preparing for lagoon dredging.
Three projects Council decided to wait on three projects to not include in the 2012 budget pending income amounts: replacement of the First Street sanitary sewer and water main; a sewer lift station stand-by generator; and a water treatment plant stand-by generator. At an earlier meeting, council members approved nearly $2 million in expenditures as they passed three items on their agenda. The largest amount was $964,755 payment of AMPG’s stranded cost. Council chose Option E for the vote, which is to carry the sunk costs on AMP line of credit until a final AMPGS litigation is settled.
The stranded costs are a result of the village’s partnership with American Municipal Power in a scrapped plan to construct a coal-fired plant in Meigs County. The 81 AMP member communities are seeking litigation over the billed costs. If successful, they would receive a full or partial refund. Council members suspended the rules to authe village thorize administrator to advertise for bids for the Herman Street substation large-equipment purchase. The engineering estimate for the upgrade is $900,000. York was also authorized to seek bids for the Bremenfest Park parking lot expansion project. The engineering estimate is $131,755.
Assessment The Auglaize Countywide Emergency Management Cooperative’s 2012 per capita assessment of $2,084 was approved by the board. Approval was also given for the $600 annual membership fee for the village for the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association. The village’s contract with the New Bremen Emergency Squad for $15,000 for the coming year had its second reading. In his report, Mayor Jeffrey Pape announced $562 income from fees, fines and forfeitures. He also encouraged village residents to get out and vote March 6. The mayor also reported that village employee Lawrence Wissman had a positive health report. And Pape congratulated Jacob Rutschilling for his Eagle
Scout achievement. Also appearing before the council was Allison Brady, executive director of the Heritage Trails Park District. She presented a summary of the Auglaize County Outdoor Survey taken last year. It noted that parks increase the quality of life for residents.
New Bremen group launches scholarship effort NEW BREMEN — The New Bremen Education Foundation has launched its 2012 fundraising campaign to generate money for scholarships for graduates of New Bremen High School. In the first year of operation, the foundation awarded seven academic scholarships. In 2011, the foundation awarded 79 scholarships totaling approximately $68,700. The Education Foundation Trustees invite individuals, businesses and organizations to consider a contribution to this worthy cause. The amount of each donation may remain confidential; however, the names of all donors will be released during the scholarship presentation at graduation unless requested otherwise. There are two different types of donations. The first is an annual contribution, all of which is distributed as scholarship monies to this year’s recipients. Secondly, donors of large sums of cash, stocks or bonds may specify their gift as a perpetual donation. These donations are invested with only the interest being distributed each year. The names of individuals or groups who make perpetual donations are included on the donor list every year following the donation. Any group or individual interested in making a contribution should contact Jeff McCollum, treasurer, at First National Bank, (419) 629-2761 by April 15. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Group attends circus
Staff members Julie NEW BREMEN — A group of Auglaize Indus- Vogel and Penni Carroll tries clients recently at- accompanied the group. tended the Shriners The workshop program Three-Ring Circus at the sponsors ongoing recreUniversity of Dayton ation trips for 110 employees, which include Arena Feb. 5. Tickets donated by Dr. Bear Creek Farms, La Coand Mrs. Tom Freytag, of media Dinner Theater, Wapakoneta, enabled 10 Reds Baseball Games, Two measures Council members de- clients and two staff to local plays, movies, luncheons and dinner trips. cided to discuss two other enjoy the annual event. measures at their next meeting. The first would be deciding whether to hire a Wright State intern to assist the economic development director in updating the Facebook page for the village. Your Rheem and WaterFurnace Specialist The other consideraResidential • Commercial • Industrial tion is about hiring NIC, a property maintenance Plumbing - Heating firm, at $11,400 per year to enforce village codes, Air Conditioning - Electrical code or recommend Geothermal process improvements and represent the village Sheet Metal Contractors in court in support of citations. It would be a one 205 Industrial Park Drive, year contract which would subsequently have New Knoxville a 60 day cancellation pro419-753-2444 vision. www.newknoxvillesupply.com The next regular meeting of New Bremen Village Council is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building. 2252645
NEW BREMEN — The Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce honored several businesses and individuals with first-ever awards during its annual luncheon meeting Tuesday afternoon at Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. F. Dicke, James founder of Crown Equipment Corp. of New Bremen, a worldwide leading manufacturer of lift trucks, was presented the group’s Outstanding Business Person award. Accepting the chamber’s Community and Business Pride award were Brad Garmann and Bruce Miller, both of Minster, for the architectural contributions to Minster and the region
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NEW KNOXVILLE — At its recent February meeting, New Knoxville Village Council heard a recommendation from Fire Chief Scott Schroer that could generate additional revenue. Schroer reported his department had 91 runs last year, 39 for fire calls and 52 emergency medical service runs. He noted that three-fourth of the EMS calls involve out-of-district drivers. The chief went on to say that local tax or levy revenue is used to cover costs of these runs. He suggested council consider billing at-fault drivers for these costs instead of using local revenue. In another action meant to save village revenue, council voted to increase the employee portion of the health insurance premium. Currently at 10 percent, the employee share will go to
15 percent of the premium. Ambulance service will continue for village residents this year as the result of council approving a contract with the city of St. Marys. Council members also learned that work is continuing on the tree project in the industrial park. They also learned that the Park Board is funding construction of a parking lot on the southwestern corner of Community Park. In other news, council heard a report from Allison Brady, executive director of the Heritage Trails Park District. She shared information about what park users are looking for in area parks. She also noted that the park district provides resources for local park development. The next meeting of council is March 13 at the Municipal Building.
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Journeyman Electrician Send resume via email: brewerelectrical @frontier.com Or contact: James Brewer (419)-305-6444
PART TIME BOOKKEEPER. For Sidney restaurant. Must be proficient with Peachtree software. Hourly wage of $10 to $13 based on experience. Send resumes to: khar vey@ngcpa.com (937)335-0672
Quality Assurance TECHNICIAN
"Quality Tubing by Quality People"
To apply, call 937-335-6974 or stop our office at
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
Area manufacturer of welded, steel tubing is seeking a:
www.hr@jackson-tube.com
Champaign Residential Services has part-time openings available in Miami (Englewood, Tipp City, Troy, Piqua), Shelby, and Darke Counties for caring people who would like to make a difference in the lives of others. Various hours are available, including mornings, evenings, weekends and overnights. Paid training is provided. Requirements: a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and a criminal background check.
WILL DO HOUSEKEEPING Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Reliable and reasonable. References upon request. (937)497-8669, Marilyn.
Crosby Trucking is
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.38cents per mile for store runs, and .41cents per mile for reefer and curtainside freight.
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OPEN INTERVIEWS AT:
From: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM on
CRSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified candidates must have ASQ, CMI/ CQT or five years experience in Quality "Testing" position. Applicants must be well versed in all aspects of Quality Assurance, dependable and able to work in a Team Environment.
Become a Home Health Care professional and earn part -time income by helping others.
Wednesday – February 29, 2012
To apply stop in our office or send application or resume c/o Diane Taylor 405 Public Square Suite 373 Troy, OH 45373 or email: dtaylor@crsi-oh.com Applications available online: www.crsi-oh.com
www.grandlakehealth.org
*JOBS AVAILABLE NOW* NEW CONTRACTS
405 Public Square #373, Troy, OH 45373 2253664
JTDMH currently has an opening for a full time Coder. Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology course completion required or five years of relevant experience with medical terminology and anatomy/ physiology. Three years of current hospital coding experience preferred. CCS or CCA certification preferred. On-site coding of inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory surgery, and emergency room visits a plus. Must have knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding knowledge of Evaluation and Management coding a plus. Please apply online at:
If you are interested in joining our team, visit our website @
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Responsibilities include supervision, service coordination and operation of designated programming and services for individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
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We are a growing, community bank and have a professional opportunity for an experienced banker as a mortgage loan underwriter.
P.O. Box 105 Maplewood, OH 45340
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Professional Opportunity
Trupointe Cooperative is now taking applications for a seasonal (April-July), part-time position at the Maplewood location.
Apply at: Albert Freytag Inc. 2233 St. Rt. 362 Minster, OH 45865
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If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.
Submit resume to: AMS, 330 Canal St., Sidney, Oh 45365
MASON TENDERS
For complete listing of employment and application requirements visit:
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CRSI has immediate openings for a Program Specialist in Miami County.
Fax: (937)339-8371
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid vacation & holidays.
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DIRECTOR of the Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program
Bachelor Degree in Social Work/ related field (Masters Degree preferred), appropriate State of Ohio licensure.
VISIT:
www.hr-ps.com
Send resume to: Vickie Martin, MCRC, 1059 N. Market St., Troy, OH 456373
COLLEGE Edison Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
Complete crisis assessments/ pre-hospital screenings at: hospitals, jails/ police departments.
FT Program Specialist Position Working with DD Population
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Growing company has immediate opening for 2nd shift. Applicant must be able to read blue prints. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Apply in person at: Kinninger Production Welding 710 Kuenzel Drive New Bremen, OH 45869
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or email resume to: sales@ kinningerwelding.com
Part-time Mobile Crisis Therapists DARKE, MIAMI & SHELBY COUNTIES
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Driver's: $8.00 hr EMT-B:up to $13.75 +/hr EMT-I: up to $15.75 +/hr Paramedic's: up to $17.75 +/hr
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Growing company has immediate opening for 1st & 2nd shift. Applicant must be able to read blue prints and experience is required. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Apply in person at: Kinninger Production Welding 710 Kuenzel Drive New Bremen, OH 45869
vmartin@mcrcinc.org
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Mig Welders/ Fabricators, Assemblers, Construction, Mason Tenders. Valid DL & HSD/ GED required, pass background check. BarryStaff (937)726-6909 or (937)381-0058 EOE
CNC BRAKE PRESS OPERATOR
877-844-8385
NEW JOB
PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS
LOST: Pit Mix male, 8 months old. Lost in area of Ft Loramie Swanders Rd near 25A. Caramel color with pink nose and white patch on his chest. (937)489-7761
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PIANO LESSONS, Register NOW! Professional and private piano lesson for beginners of all ages. 30 years experience. Gift certificates now available. Call: (937)418-8903
GENERAL INFORMATION
DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:
Flatbed Drivers New Pay Scale Start at .37cpm. Up to .04cpm Mileage Bonus. Home Weekends. Insurance & 401K. Apply at Boydandsons.com 800-648-9915
Classifieds That Work • 877-844-8385
Drivers needed for casual work. Help especially needed on the weekends. Must have CDLA and prior tractor trailer experience, preferably OTR. Apply in person at: Continental Express 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH Or call 800/497-2100
DRIVERS WANTED JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT, a food grade liquid carrier is seeking Class A CDL tank drivers from the Sidney/Piqua/Troy area. Home flexible weekends. 5 years driving experience required. Will train for tank. Great Pay and Benefit Package. For further info, call Jane @ 1-888-200-5067
FLEET MECHANIC Continental Express Inc. has immediate need for a Mechanic for day shift. Will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on semi tractors and/or trailers. Must be mechanically inclined, dependable and have own tools. Experience on tractor trailers preferred but not required.
2 & 3 Bedroom Apts Some Utilities & Appliances Immediate Occupancy Metro Accepted
2 BEDROOM In Sidney, clean, freshly painted, security cameras, laundry facility on site, ample off street parking. On site manager. Rent $425, Deposit $200 includes water & trash. Call Heidi (937)441-9923 2 BEDROOM apartments in Russia. Attached garage. Great neighborhood! MOVE IN SPECIAL! MUST SEE! (937)417-4910.
3-BEDROOM, 2 bath, 1 car garage, central air, W/D hookup. 2527 Alpine (937)564-1125.
SEASONED FIREWOOD $160 per cord. Stacking extra, $130 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047
Village West Apts. "Simply the Best" FEBRUARY RENT FREE! (937)492-3450
2 BEDROOM, totally remodeled, new flooring. Basement, washer/ dryer hook-up. 319 Michigan. $475, deposit. (937)394-7117 334 APOLLO. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. Nice neighborhood. $750 monthly +deposit. (937)497-0401
Get $500 - $1000 at move in!
ATTRACTIVE, Quiet neighborhood, 2 bedroom duplex, appliances, garage, yard, near shopping, no pets, $585, (937)658-4001
866-349-8099 INCOME TAX SPECIAL REDUCTION
2 BEDROOM 1 BATH FROM $500 TO $490 THRU MARCH 15th
OTR DRIVERS CDL Grads may qualify Class A CDL required Great Pay & Benefits! Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619 ★
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DRIVERS WANTED Short-haul and Regional
$1000
SIGN ON BONUS Home most nights. Monthly safety bonuses. Must have CDL class A with 1 year tractor-trailer experience. Full benefit package. Join our team and see why we have very low turnover. BULK TRANSIT CORP 800 Vandemark Rd Sidney, OH 45365 (888)588-6626 Visit our website for an application at www.bulktransit.com ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍
ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS
1 BEDROOM In Sidney, clean, freshly painted, security cameras, laundry facility on site, ample off street parking. On site manager. Rent $375, Deposit $200 includes water & trash. Call Heidi (937)441-9923 1390 CAMPBELL, 1/2 double. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, 5 appliances. $775. (937)497-9749, (937)726-1455.
FOR SALE Must See!! 4 BEDROOM 2 Full baths, fireplace, jacuzzi tub 3 BEDROOM includes fireplace
each.
One FREE Month!
for appointment
1, 2 & 3 bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages.
(937)497-7763
GAS STOVE, never been used. Wooden kitchen table with 4 chairs. Complete living room suite with couch, love seat and rocker. (937)497-8034
METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal. Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)214-0861.
(937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com
OPEN HOUSE Sun. 2/26 • 1-3pm
One FREE Month! DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer. Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima.
95 N. Hanover, Minster Check out this charming duplex. Live in one apt. & rent the other or be your own landlord!
(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com One FREE Month! PRIVATE SETTING 2 bedroom townhouse. No one above or below! Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included. (937)498-4747 www.1troy.com RIVER VIEW Downtown Troy , 1 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, kitchen, living room, utility room. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer. Off street parking, no pets. $550 including utilities. (937)418-2379
Brenda Klein 419-733-0368
Open House Sun. 2/26 • 1:30-3 0 $79,90 ED TO C U D RE
1870 Fair Oaks - Attractively updated 3 bedroom ranch with beautifully expanded kitchen and counters with tile flooring plus all appliances for starters. Wood laminate flooring in living area. Newer interior doors and trim, updated bath. Added insulation and New Breaker box and more. Call Carol @ 492-7463 or visit: www.CarolandJayne.com
Carol Freisthler 492-7463 All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the federal fair housing act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Directions: We are located at the corners of ST RT 127 & ST RT 49 South in Greenville Ohio Very easy to find us! From I-70 east take the RT 127 Exit, head north for approx. 20 miles. From I-70 westbound take the RT 49 exit ( Greenville) and follow for approx. 25 miles north. We will be on the right.
Matthew Wroda Auctions and Appraisals, LLC Grand Opening auction to feature over 400 pieces of fabulous vintage and contemporary Carnival Art Glass. We have a RARE first reported Ice Green Rustic Standard Vase; advertising pieces; plates; bowls; rose bowls; punch sets; hatpin holders from Fenton - Millersburg - Northwood - Dugan Imperial - and other fine makers. Colors from AO to Marigold. All items selling at NO RESERVE! Come out to see the first auction conducted by Matthew Wroda Auctions and Appraisals, LLC! Attending Auctioneers: Troy Kies and Jim Wroda Matthew Wroda - Owner and Auction Coordinator of MWAA, LLC. Visit www.matthewwroda.com for absentee bidding and to view auction gallery and listing! matthewwroda@gmail.com 937.548.7835
Females each,
KITCHEN CABINETS and vanities, new, oak and maple finish. All sizes, below retail value. (330)524-3984
CALL TODAY
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Sidney, appliances, air, laundry, no pets, $375-$600, (937)394-7265 1 and 2 bedroom units available at Towne Centre Apartments in Sidney. Includes washer/ dryer hookup, range, dishwasher and refrigerator. $100 off 1st month's rent if you sign lease prior to 3/1/12. Bruns Realty Group, (937)638-7827.
LAMPS, $5 (937)492-7206
5239 ST RT 49 S. • Greenville Ohio 45331
Terms: cash; check. visa MC discover w a 3% clerking fee.
FREE HAULING! Refrigerators, freezers, batteries, washers, dryers, tanning beds, water heater, metal/ steel. JunkBGone. (937)538-6202
HOMES
807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦ KENWOOD AVE. Very good condtion townhouse with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Washer/ dryer hook-up, air. $445 monthly plus deposit. ( 9 3 7 ) 2 9 5 - 2 1 3 1 (937)295-3157
EMBROIDERY MACHINES, Husqvarna Scandinavian 400, $500 OBO. Husqvarna Topaz 20 embroidery machine, $1750 OBO. Husqvarna Topaz 30 embroidery machine, $1750 OBO. Will sell separately. wehrman32@gmail.com. (937)538-8625.
ALPACAS, 2 $100 (937)492-0939
Pool Pet Friendly
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CLEARANCE- Discontinued, Scratch-N-Dent, one of-a-kind, floor displays up to 75% off! KERNS FIREPLACE & SPA 5217 Tama Road Celina 419-363-2230 4147 Elida Road Lima 419-224-4656
OPEN HOUSE SUN., FEB. 26 • 1:00 – 2:30 PM 2260149
Continental Express Inc. 10450 State Route 47 Sidney, Ohio 45365
• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • Updated Swimming •
BUNK BED frame, wood, ladder, $50 (937)214-2912 call after 5pm
LOFT BED, twin, by Lea Industries, in excellent condition. Includes bed, security rails, bulletin board, bookcase, storage cubbies, student desk and ladder. $125 skheidemann@hotmail.com. (937)492-7800.
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FROM $565 TO $550
Interested candidates can contact Mark at 800/497-2100, forward a resume to mgoubeaux@ceioh.com or apply in person at:
SATURDAY March 3rd, 2012 9:30am Greenville Auction Center
ANNA, 2 bedroom. Attached garage. No pets. $575 plus deposit. (937)638-3748
Sycamore Creek Apts.
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FIREWOOD for sale. All seasoned hardwood, $150 per cord split/ delivered, (937)844-3756.
Call (937)492-0781
2 BEDROOM, large, North end, CA, appliances, garage, lawn care. $525, deposit. (937)492-5271
We offer: • Competitive Pay & Benefits • Uniforms • 401k with match • Direct Deposit
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1st MONTH FREE NO APPLICATION FEE!
FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up. (937)596-6622 or (937)726-2780
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CASUAL DRIVERS
ONLY $99 Move In!
1228 HAWTHORNE DRIVE • SIDNEY
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Brick Ranch with Florida Room and 2 car garage on spacious lot. Gas heat and C/A. Paver patio for your enjoyment. #106836. Deb Rose, Agent.
1303 Chippewa Dr., Greenville, OH 45331 937-547-3077
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1510 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $425 month, $200 Deposit. Air, laundry, no pets. Call for showing. (937)710-5075
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937.548.7835 matthewwroda@gmail.com
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES Public Auction Auction of Antiques and Collectibles TUESDAY Feb 28th 2012 at 10:00 AM Greenville Auction Center 5239 ST RT 49 S Greenville Ohio 45331. Directions: We are located on the Corner of ST RT 127 and ST RT 49 South of Greenville Ohio. MASSIVE AUCTION, BUILDING FULL FRONT TO BACK! SPORTING GOODS: Signed Jack Armstrong framed jersey from 1993 1st year florida marlins! 1962 NY Yankees press pin-World Series Oakland A's pin- NY Yankees Line up card from 1977 vs California Angels signed by players and coaches!- single Cards from 50's and 60's incl Willie Mays- Vada Pinson- Pee Wee Reese- Nuxhall- Williams- G. Hodges and others , Cincinnati Memorabilia, ornaments. Bobble heads, "The batting Cage" print, Double No Hitter by Clint Orlemann, 1958 reds Scorecard; couple of sets- bats- . From Maher family: Signed Ackley chalk of Indian chief; Several good Indian related pieces of art; Mountain man canvas tent and other mountain man items; some camping items; pelts; hudson Bay coats and blankets; Pendleton coats; leather clothing; mountain man clothes; Knives; hatchets; Wayne Lakes items; tooled silver pendants; tokens; buckles; straight razors; fishing items and lures; slaw cutter; rock tumblers; leads balls; butter molds; primitives; GNB mechanical bank; Indian beads; plates; outdoor campfire furniture and wrought iron; milk cans; band saw- table saw- lathe; oil paintings; Several guns; advertising; radio control plane and helicopter with all controls and parts; some furniture; patio furniture; more still being unpacked.. Stain Glass items: Stain glass panels; lead trim and all kinds of Stained glass material and tools. OTHER ITEMS TO INCLUDE: Hundreds of pieces of glassware to include slag; Green- pink- blue depression glass with popular patterns; carnival; porcelain; pottery; dish sets; Fenton; Lamps; Moser; Cambridge; vaseline; Royal Bayreuth; fur coats; Aladdin lamps; fairy lamps; collector books; Over 500 pieces of glass and china! Oak Wardrobe, Oak Library Table, 3 pc Entertainment Center Nice! Queen size Bedroom Set, Full Size Bed and Night Stand, Fishing Pole Rack, 4 Shelf Storage Unit, Lamps, Garage Door with Hardware, Henry F. Miller Piano with bench, BB Gun, Storage Trunk, Quilting items, misc. chairs, High chair, Graco Playpen, xmas items, Kitchenware, over 30 nice vintage Glass and pottery rolling pins. Fenton water pitchers. Depression era Flora gold and other marigold depression glass; Hull piggy banks; Corkie piggy banks; Very large Elvis collection to include Elvis decanters; Elvis 45 and 33 rpm records; Elvis tv guides ; Elvis collectible dolls; Elvis phone; Elvis commemorative plates; Collectibles price guides; Williams Baxter haslinger bottles ; purple Slag ruffled bowl roses. Carmel slag bowl and much much more! THIS WILL BE VERY LARGE!! 2 rings for sure! JUST IN A COMPLETE HOUSE FULL FROM NEW MADISON! Terms: Cash & Good Check. Ohio sales tax collected 2260400
Jim Wroda - Owner / Auctioneer 937.548.7835 Email us at : Office@jimwrodaauction.com Your full service Auction Company since 1997 We are here to help you with your auction needs! No auction too big or too small. We are the Auction Company that gives OUR sellers options!
SHOES, SAS dress shoes size 10m new, New Balance shoes like new size 10m, Copier, used 1 year, call (937)492-2844 after 5pm
CCW CLASS March 24th 8:00am - 4:00pm & March 25th 8:00am-12:00. Piqua Fish & Game $60 parthelynx@aol.com (937)760-4210
TICKETS, Bristol Race, 4 sets. Each set includes 1 Nationwide March 17th, $30. 1 Food City March 18th, $60. (937)492-0804 DOG CAGE for large breed dog, excellent condition, $60 (937)214-2912 after 5pm LAB PUPPIES, First shots/ wormed. Friendly, ADORABLE! Black and yellow left. Going fast! Call/ text/ email. $100 blankenship.erin@ y m a i l . c o m . (937)489-8036. MIXED BASSET Puppies, 2 males, 3 females, call (937)498-9973 or (937)638-1321 SPAY and NEUTER special during the month of January at Woodland View Equine Service. Call for details. (937)492-2451 WEIMARANER PUPPY AKC, 8 weeks old, vet checked, tails, nails and have been wormed. First shots, ready for good homes. (2) Blues, (5) Silvers, (2) females, (5) males, Parents on premises. $600. (937)658-0045
NOTICE OF ELECTION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN HALL Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of Perry Township Trustees, County of Shelby, Ohio, passed on November 28, 2011, there will be submitted to a vote of the people of said subdivision at a PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 6th day of March, 2012, the question of building a new town hall at a cost greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), at no additional expense to the electorate. The polls for said election will open at 6:30 A.M. and remain open until 7:30 P.M. of said day. By order of the Board of Elections of Shelby County, Ohio. Chris Gibbs, Chairman Dawn Billing, Director Feb. 25, Mar. 3 2261745
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO LEGAL NOTICE ENGINEERING ESTIMATE $100,007.00 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Shelby County Commissioners located at 129 East Court Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365, until 11:00 A.M. local time on March 22, 2012 for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the project known as TAWAWA MAPLEWOOD BRIDGE REHABILITATION, SHE-019-03.42 and at same time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists Bridge deck repair and overlay with Micro-Silica Modified Concrete. Contract documents, bid sheets, plans and specifications can be obtained at the Shelby County Engineers Office located at 500 Gearhart Road, Sidney, Ohio 45365. There will be a nonrefundable cost of $20.00 per set of plans. Each bidder is required to furnish a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security in Bond Form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit, upon request, evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than May 31, 2012. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Shelby County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids. This notice is posted on Shelby County’s internet site on the world wide web. To view this notice and other requests by the Board of County Commissioners, enter the address of www.co.shelby.oh.us; click on “Shelby County Departments”, “Commissioners”, then on “Requests for Quotes”. Feb. 25
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BUYING: 1 piece or entire estates: Vintage costume or real jewelry, toys, pottery, glass, advertisements. Call Melisa (419)860-3983 or (937)710-4603.
Hunting? Find it in
Classifieds that work
2002 FORD Ranger, Automatic, air conditioning, 4 new tires, runs great, (937)498-9770
BOAT, Alumacraft, 15 HP Evinrude motor, Gator trailer. Includes: Anchormate, Shakespeare trolling motor, Eagle II depthfinder, oars and anchors. $950 OBO, (937)492-4904
Cash paid for junk cars and trucks. Get the most for your junker call us (937)732-5424.
1975 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Restored with fuel injection, sun roof, rack and pinion steering, sold new at Piqua Volkswagen, garage kept. (937)295-2899
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200C SPORTSTER Vance Hines, Shortshots, Staggered, H-D bike cover, 19,250 miles, Tons of chrome! (937)710-4403
GREVE GUARANTEED
LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION PROPOSED TAX LEVY (NEW) Revised Code 5705.21 & 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of Washington Township Trustees, County of Shelby, Ohio, passed on NOVEMBER 22, 2011, there will be submitted to a vote of the people of said subdivision at a PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 6th day of March, 2012, the question of levying a new tax for the benefit of Washington Township (excluding the village of Lockington) for the purpose of operating equipment, providing, maintaining and operating expenses of paying for general costs and expenses of operating expenses for fire apparatus, appliances, buildings or sites therefore, or sources of water supply and materials therefore, or the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire alarm telegraph, or the payment of permanent, part-time or volunteer fire fighters or fire-fighting company to operate the same, including the payment of firemen employer’s contribution required under Section 742.34 of the Revised Code, or to purchase ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a fire department of fire fighting company at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollars of valuation, which amounts to $0.20 for each one hundred dollars of valuation for five years. The polls for said Election will open at 6:30 A.M. and remain open until 7:30 P.M. of said day. By order of the Board of Elections of Shelby County, Ohio. Chris Gibbs, Chairman Dawn Billing, Director Feb. 25, Mar. 3
30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE S63 L192A Y869A Y866A Y794 Y691B M64A L90C L116B Y909 Y681 Y824 Y821 M41A Y825
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SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO LEGAL NOTICE ENGINEERING ESTIMATE $207,366.50 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Shelby County Commissioners located at 129 East Court Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365, until 11:00 AM local time on Thursday, March 15, 2012 for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the project known as RUSSIA-VERSAILLES ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT and at same time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of replacing an existing single-span concrete slab bridge with a new single-span prestressed concrete box beam bridge on capped pile abutments along with general slope widening. Contract documents, bid sheets, plans and specifications can be obtained at the Shelby County Engineers Office located at 500 Gearhart Road, Sidney, Ohio 45365. There will be a nonrefundable cost of $35.00 per set of plans. Each bidder is required to furnish a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security in Bond Form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit, upon request, evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be started no earlier than May 29, 2012 and be completed no later than August 3, 2012 with a maximum 40 calendar day continuous closure in this time frame. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Shelby County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids. This notice is posted on Shelby County’s internet site on the world wide web. To view this notice and other requests by the Board of County Commissioners, enter the address of www.co.shelby.oh.us; click on “Shelby County Departments”, “Commissioners”, then on “Requests for Quotes”. Feb. 25
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