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New commissioners settling in • New Shelby County Commissioners Bob Guillozet, of Sidney, and Tony Bornhorst, of Fort Loramie, are getting used to their new roles as county officials, even when it involves wearing ties more often and greeting the public in Shelby County. 8

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Borchers wins Zenith Award BOTKINS — Ed Borchers, of Russia, was awarded the 2012 Zenith Award for community service by the SidneyShelby County Chamber of Commerce Thursday night at the group’s annual banquet at The Palazzo. The award is presented each year to a local citizen who has made significant contributions to the Shelby County community. In introductory remarks, Ed’s son, Doug Borchers, said he has learned three major fundamentals of life from his father. “Number 1 is service to your fellow man through civic duty,” he said. “My Dad served for 16 years on the Russia Village Council, including being the first clerk/treasurer of the newly incorporated village,

and eight years serving as mayor. He also was a founding member of the Russia Park Board, who conceived and built our beautiful community park that we all still enjoy today. I have fond memories as a youngster of helping to build ball diamonds, dugouts, and setting up playground equipment with my dad.” Doug also noted his father served on the Russia Board of Public Affairs, on the Shelby County Public Defender’s Commission and served the country for six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. A second fundamental he learned from his father was “to serve your community’s charitable organizations in order to make this a better place for all of us to live. Dad See BORCHERS/Page 4

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Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 4 today: • Brit Albert Cassada • Donald L. Davis • Helen Marie Redmond

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A Minster woman was killed Thursday afternoon following a one-vehicle accident on Canal Road No. 1, just east of the Ohio 66 intersection. According to the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office, Ina Smith, 50, of Minster, was pronounced dead at the scene following the accident, which occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. The investigation shows that Smith was eastbound on Canal Road No. 1 and was attempting to negotiate a left hand curve in the roadway. For an unknown reason, Smith’s vehicle went off the For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg right hand side of the road THE SHELBY County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle fatal accident that occurred and struck a tree. Smith was on Canal Road No. 1, just east of the Ohio 66 intersection. Ina Smith, 50, of Minster, was pro- trapped in her vehicle and nounced dead at the scene following the 2:30 p.m. accident Thursday. See CRASH/Page 4

Plans for Lane Park of Sidney move ahead BY TOM MILLHOUSE tmillhouse@civitasmedia.com With the completion of final details of the $11 million project, construction of Lane Park of Sidney assisted living community is expected to begin within four to six weeks, company officials announced Thursday. The assisted living community, which will be located on the north side of Russell Road west of Fourth Avenue, is being constructed by Alcore Senior Living of Columbus. Chad Simpson, director of marketing, sales and cus- THIS IS an artist’s rendering of Lane Park of Sidney assisted living community. Construction See PLANS/Page 4 on the facility is expected to begin within four to six weeks.

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Sheriff’s log Village log THURSDAY -7:58 a.m.: property damage accident. Deputies received a report of a vehicle rolling over in the 10000 block of Wones Road. -7:20 a.m.: injury accident. Deputies, the Houston Rescue Squad and the Russia Fire Department responded to a crash in the 1000 block of Fessler-Buxton Road. One person was reportedly transported to a hospital for non lifethreatening injuries. No other information was available. WEDNESDAY -3:15 p.m.: burglary. Deputies were called to Lock It Up, 999 Riverside Drive, on a report of several storage units broken into.

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THURSDAY -6:41 a.m.: crash. Anna police responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Main and Pike streets. -3:08 a.m.: theft. Botkins police responded to 109 N. Mill St. on a report of a theft.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -9:51 p.m.: fire alarm. The Russia Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 101 N. Liberty St., Russia. -3:20 p.m.: medical. Life The Versailles Squad responded to a medical call in the 100 block of East Main Street in Russia.

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for an assured clear distance violation following a two-vehicle crash on Ohio Avenue at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday. Reports state VanHook was driving south on Ohio Avenue at the Poplar Street intersection when her vehicle struck the rear of a car being driven by Timothy Gibson, 51, 1175 Apple Blossom Lane, which was stopped for traffic. Van Hook’s car sustained moderate damage and there was minor damage to the Gibson vehicle.

WEDNESDAY -9:12 p.m.: shoplifting. Officers responded to Walmart, 2400 Michigan St., on a report of person stealing merchandise valued at $165. Shawn T. Campos, 27, of Greensburg, Ind., was arrested for theft. -11:48 p.m.: identity theft. A Sidney woman told police someone used her email account and pretended to be her. -11:44 a.m.: burglary. Angelann E. Myers, 634 S. Miami Ave., reported someone entered her house and stole a television, antenna and stereo speakTHURSDAY ers. Loss was set at -5:34 a.m.: medical. $325. Medics were called to the 1400 block of East Court Street. WEDNESDAY -7 p.m.: medical. Sidney police cited Medics responded to the Tiffany VanHook, 22, 2400 block of Michigan 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. B, Street.

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Kindergarten screening set Sidney City Schools will be offering all-day kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. Kindergarten screening and registration for next school year will be held April 15-19 at the First Church of God, 1510 Campbell Road. Children must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1 to enroll in the Sidney City Schools kindergarten program. To schedule a screening time, contact the home elementary building secretary before April 12. Prospective students must have an appointment in order to attend the screening. Screening sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and will last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Do not call the church office to schedule an appointment.

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Parents are reminded to bring a copy of the child’s legal birth certificate, Social Security number, immunization records and proof of residency. The parent of any child who is under a custody ruling must also present a certified copy of the entire decree or child custody order with the time stamp and judge’s signature. Readers are asked to share this information with friends or relatives that may have a child of kindergarten age. Below is a list of schools and the dates for screening/registration: • April 15, Emerson, 497-2261. • April 16, Northwood, 497-2231. • April 17, Whittier, 497-2275. • April 18, Longfellow, 497-2264. • April 19, Catch up day.

During a special meeting Wednesday night held in executive session, the Sidney City Schools Board of Education continued its discussion of how to improve at local security schools. S up e r i nt e nd e nt John Scheu said no action was taken at the meeting. “We are continuing our discussion of the best and most cost-effective way to provide security for our students,” Scheu said, who stressed to parents that the schools will not have armed teachers walking the halls of local buildings. The board will continue the discussion of school security at an executive session set for 6 p.m. Monday at Whittier School. The regular board meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court on Wednesday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller sentenced Lisa K. Vaughn, 48, 1611 Holly Place, to 120 days in jail and fined her $850 and $118 court costs on a driving under the influence charge. * Matthew Cotterman, 26, 412 E. South St., was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $250 and $138 costs on a theft charge. Twenty days of the jail sentence were suspended. * Christopher L. Leonard, 21, 804 Norwood Ave., was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $150 and $161 court costs on an attempted theft charge, which was amended from receiving. * Jason L. Bertsch, 37, 213 S. West Ave., was sentenced to 120 days in jail and fined $250 and $138 costs on a charge of receiving stolen property. He was given credit for one day in jail. * Kevin E. Richards, 48, 1825 Fair Oaks Drive, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $100 and $128 costs on a damaging criminal charge. A criminal trespass charge was dismissed.

* Lorain Johnson, 45, 631 N. Wagner Ave., was sentenced to 23 days in jail and fined $250 and $113 costs on a driving under suspension/points suspension charge. * Sherrie L. Cotterman, 37, 1106 Hamilton Ave., was fined $75 and $111 costs on a failure to reinstate license charge. She was fined $35 on a child restraint system violation and fined $150 and $111 costs on a failure to reinstate license charge. * Andrew S. Turner, 8344 Lochard Road, was fined $75 and $111 costs on a failure to reinstate license charge. * Darryl G. Lowe, 18, 339 1/2 S. Highland Ave., was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $100 and $143 costs on a disorderly conduct charge. Ten days of the jail term were suspended. * Robert Marvin, 39, 428 S. Main Ave., was ordered to pay $138 costs on a receiving stolen property charge. * Dillon Richard S. Petty, 18, 610 W. North St., sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $150 and $132 costs on a disorderly conduct charge. * Corey J. Arbogast

Jr., 21, 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. D, fined $35 and $132 costs on an open container violation. * Yolanda K. Bidwell, 25, 916 Taft St., sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $150 and $138 costs on a disorderly conduct charge. Five days of the jail sentence were suspended. * Corey J. Arbogast Jr., 21, 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. D, was sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $150 and $138 costs on a disorderly conduct charge. * Bonita J. Cline, 57, 12093 State Route 362, Minster, was sentenced to five days in jail and fined $375 on a driving under the influence charge. She was ordered to pay $128 costs on another DUI charge. A reasonable control charge was dismissed. * Skyler C. Michael, 24, 10980 Comanche Drive, was sentenced to five days in jail and fined $375 and $128 costs on a DUI charge. A second DUI charge and a reasonable control violation were dismissed. * Anthony M. Fornara, 20, 1007 Jill Court, fined $30 and $86 costs on a seatbelt violation.

Gov. rejects plea for mercy COLUMBUS (AP) — A condemned killer’s plea for mercy was rejected by Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Thursday, less than a week before he is scheduled to be executed for killing a security guard during a multi-state crime spree almost a decade ago. Gov. John Kasich followed the parole board’s unanimous recommendation against mercy for Frederick Treesh, whose execution is set for Wednesday. Treesh was sentenced to die for shooting 58year-old Henry Dupree during a robbery of an adult book store in Eastlake on Aug. 27, 1994.

Applications available for legislative, telecommunication fellowships COLUMBUS — State Sen. Keith Faber, RCelina, 12th District, has announced the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 20plus fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during

the 2014 calendar year. “The fellowship program is a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain a better understanding of public policy and government,” said Faber. “I continue to be impressed by the high bar set by each new class of fellows and I’m always proud to see their success after completing the program.”

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Ohio can’t ban man from state AKRON (AP) — An appeals court has overturned a judge’s decision in a criminal case to a ban Florida man from Ohio for life, saying that Mose Ohio law doesn’t allow such a punishment. A three-judge panel of the 9th Ohio District Court of Appeals overturned the ban against George Mose, 48, who had pleaded guilty to attempted murder of his exgirlfriend and attempted aggravated burglary. Mose had accepted the ban as part of the plea agreement. “While we understand that Mr. Mose agreed to this sanction, the trial court was without authority to impose a punishment which is not authorized by statute,” the court said in a Monday decision. The appeals panel cited a 1998 ruling by another court in Canton striking down a similar county ban as impermissible under state law. The appeals panel also upheld Mose’s three-year prison sentence. Mose was released from prison in October, the state prison inmate website shows. According to court documents, Mose attempted suicide twice over the breakup with his girlfriend and drove from Bradenton, Fla., to Brunswick, Ohio, in 2009 after telling roommates that he was going to kill her.

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IN THIS April 18, 2012, photo, four of the five surviving members of the Doolittle Raiders, front row from left: Thomas C. Griffin, David J. Thatcher, Richard E. Cole and Edward J. Saylor, sit during a reunion at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton. Griffin, a B-25 bomber navigator in the World War II bombing raid on mainland Japan, died Tuesday in a VA nursing home at the age of 96.

Doolittle Raider WWII veteran Tom Griffin dies CINCINNATI (AP) — Maj. Thomas C. “Tom” Griffin, a B-25 bomber navigator in the audacious Doolittle’s Raid attack on mainland Japan during World War II, has died. His death at age 96 leaves four surviving Raiders. Griffin died Tuesday in a veterans nursing home in northern Kentucky. He was among the 80 original volunteers for the daring April 18, 1942, mission. When they began training, they were told only it would be “extremely hazardous,” coming in the aftermath of Japan’s devastating attack on Pearl Harbor and a string of other Japanese military successes. “We needed to hit back,” Griffin said in an interview a year ago in his suburban Cincinnati home. The attack on Tokyo, with a risky

launch of 16 land-based bombers at sea from an aircraft carrier, shocked the Japanese and was credited with providing a major lift to American morale. The planes lacked fuel to reach safe bases after dropping their bombs. Griffin parachuted over China after the attack, eluded Japanese capture, and returned to action in bombing runs from North Africa before being shot down in 1943 and spending nearly two years in a German prison camp. Griffin died less than two months from what now will be the Raiders’ final annual reunion, April 17-21 in Fort Walton Beach, in the Florida Panhandle where the Raiders trained for the attack. “We kind of expected it, because he had gone downhill pretty quickly the last few weeks, but

you can never really prepare yourself for when one of these guys goes,” said Tom Casey, manager of the Doolittle Raiders Association. Griffin took part in last year’s 70th reunion at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton, which also included survivors and relatives of the USS Hornet carrier and Chinese villagers who helped the Raiders elude capture. Eight Raiders were captured, and three were executed. A fourth died in captivity. Villagers suspected of hiding the Americans also were executed. “We had a lot of nearwhen they misses, (Japanese soldiers) raided places we had been the night before,” recalled Griffin, who had parachuted into a tree without major injury. Three Raiders died off China after the raid.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. John Kasich implored supporters of the state’s food banks on Thursday to help him convince his fellow Republicans in the Legislature to extend Medicaid coverage to thousands of low-income Ohio residents. “I need you in there talking to Republicans particularly about what this means,” Kasich told a gathering of representatives from food banks across the state and the farmers they work with to get food. The GOP controls both chambers of the Legislature, whose approval Kasich needs to expand coverage under the taxpayer-funded health insurance program. “They have good hearts, but we have to

reach some of the hearts of the people that aren’t yet convinced,” Kasich said of his Republican colleagues. Under President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, Medicaid expansion was initially mandatory. But the U.S. Supreme Court made it optional for states. Kasich included his decision to expand coverage in his two-year state budget proposal. State lawmakers are currently holding hearings on the plan. Many Republicans are averse to the Democratic president’s law and resistant to expanding government programs. Mike Dittoe, a spokesman for the Ohio House Republicans, said GOP lawmakers aren’t questioning Kasich.

106-year-old to get diploma LUCAS (AP) — A 106-year-old Ohio woman is finally going to get her high school diploma. Reba Williams said she completed high school in Mount Vernon in central Ohio but was denied her diploma because she refused to read a final book assigned by a teacher. She’d read the book once and didn’t want to read it again. The Mansfield News Journal reports that the Mount Vernon Board of Education approved issuing Williams’ diploma earlier this month. A retired English teacher at Mount Vernon High School had approached the board about giving Williams the diploma after reading about her earlier this year. Williams was a longtime cook at what is now the state’s only working farm and park, called Malabar Farm State Park. She still has a sharp mind and lives with her daughter in Columbus.

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DEATH NOTICES Brit Albert Cassada Brit Albert Cassada, 56, of 1529 E. Court St., passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at 3:18 a.m. at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney.

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tomer services for Alcore, said the Sidney facility will consist of 64 units - 50 assisted living apartments and 14 special care units for residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Lane Park will bring the equivalent of 25 fulltime jobs to Sidney, with an annual payroll of $500,000 to $600,000, according to Simpson. Being constructed on a six-acre tract by the DiCesare Co. of Plain City, completion of the 45,000 square foot facility is tentatively projected for October, with the opening coming a short time later, Simpson said. Lane Park of Sidney will be a single one-floor building. Alcore is building a similar facility in Huber Heights, which will open in June or July. “We’re excited about coming to Sidney,” Simpson said, noting the company did research on the needs of the area before moving forward with the project. “Sidney is going to be challenged to provide enough opportunities to their growing senior population,” Simpson said. “The fastest-growing age group is 85-plus” Simpson said, also noting that the Baby Boomer generation will further increase the need for senior living facilities. Lane Park will feature 24-hour, 365-days a year nursing staff, according to Simpson. “You’re never sure when there might be a medical

CRASH had to be extricated by the Jaws of Life. Smith was driving a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. There were no other occupants in the vehicle other than Smith’s canine, a German Shepherd. The dog was injured in the accident and was taken to the Shelby County Animal Shelter until family members were able to pick the animal up.

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showed as she went about her simple and humble day to day life. Helen truly did “small things with great love” as Mother Teresa of Calcutta instructed us to do. She also lived out the gospel of Jesus every day of her life by joyfully serving others. In doing so Helen lived out what St. Francis of Assisi told us when he said, “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” Those of us who knew her will miss her, but we also celebrate knowing that she is finally able to worship Jesus as she always wanted but could not do here on earth. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, with the Rev. Fr. Frank Amberger celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Remy Church Cemetery, Russia. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

From Page 1 emergency or need nursing care,” Simpson said of the company’s decision to always have a licensed nurse on duty. If more skilled services are needed, Simpson said arrangements will be made to provide that care. Simpson said some of Lane Park of Sidney’s programs will be based on the interests of the facility’s residents. “We are going to build our program activities based on what our residents are interested in,” he said, rather than having a pre-set program. While meeting dietary standards, Simpson said there will be an emphasis on providing meals that residents will enjoy. “Our meals will reflect the tastes of our residents,” he said. If residents have favorite recipes they have enjoyed in the past, an effort will be made to incorporate those foods into the menu. Transportation will be provided for residents for errands, visiting friends and other local destinations. Simpson said the facility will provide a home-like atmosphere, including front and back porches for residents to spend time outdoors. “It will be a place for residents to enjoy being outside when the weather is nice,” he said. Other features of Lane Park will be a private dining room, small library and barbershop/hair salon.

From Page 1 Units assisting deputies at the scene were Fort Loramie Fire, Fort Loramie Rescue, Fort Loramie Police, Shelby County Animal Shelter and the Shelby County Coroner’s Office. CareFlight was called to the scene, but did not transport. The investigation into the accident is continuing.

has always reminded us President what Kennedy said: ‘To those who much is given, much is expected’.” Doug said his father served as a board member and chair for the Community Foundation of Shelby County for 12 years, including during its formative years when its assets rose from $2.8 million to $13.3 million and when it brought on a full-time director. He noted his dad also established a family foundation which provides three college scholarships each year to Russia High School graduates, and has been successful in encouraging many others to set up their own family charitable funds also. Other community organizations in which Ed served in board capacities included Wilson Memorial Hospital, the Shelby County United Way and the Russia Knights of Columbus, where in 1979 he won their Public Service Award and in 2011 earned their Humanitarian Award. Ed also has served on numerous planning committees and helped head up pledge drives for Elizabeth’s New Life Center, the Versailles YMCA and the Russia branch of Amos Memorial Library. He is also a 20year active member of the Versailles Lions Club, including being a past president. “He was also a pretty darn good Little League baseball coach in his day,” Doug said of his father. Doug listed fundamental number 3 as “serving the Lord and His people, including through our church and its initiatives.”

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He noted the Rev. Frank Amberger, of St. Remy Catholic Church, said one time of Ed that “When there is help needed in our parish, he is always in the front of the line to offer his talent and his treasure.” Ed served as a lector and communion distributor, headed up financial and facility planning committees, and helped head up the recent renovation of St Remy Hall, both during the pledge drive and construction phases. He has also been involved in extensive missionary work and personally served his fellow man each year in a humanitarian trip to Balan, Haiti. There, his group teaches business and agricultural practices, oversees the delivery of needed supplies, and has built a medical clinic and a school in addition to securing continued local sponsorship of over 80 children that attend that school. In conjunction with his colleague, Tom Francis, Ed purchased Superior Aluminum Products of Youngstown and brought the business to Russia in the 1960’s, where initially they employed five people. Ed was president of the company for 40 years until his retirement. He guided the company through two facility moves due to growth and grew employment to 50. Doug noted his father “doesn’t do any of these things I mention for accolades or attention; he’s a very humble man from humble beginnings. He does it because he was taught valuable life lessons by his parents on the farm, and it’s the same lessons he passes down to us.”

Old, new mix in West Liberty WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (AP) — Tax preparer Betty Helton no longer meets her customers at a park bench in this tornado-ravaged Appalachian town. Hungry customers are back ordering burgers and shakes at Freezer Fresh. A bank moved out of a grocery store and into its new building. West Liberty, a town of about 3,200 residents, is slowly recovering from the late-winter tornado that leveled much of its downtown nearly a year ago on March 2. Homes have been repaired and rebuilt. Shops are beginning to reopen along Main Street, though empty lots are plentiful — painful reminders that the comeback is far from complete in the Morgan County seat, about 85 miles east of Lexington. “You have folks that are discouraged,” said Cody Prater, officer manager of The Citizens Bank. “They say, ‘Our town is never going to be the same.’ My response is, it probably won’t, but we hope that during this rebuild it could maybe be better. “These are some tough people. The majority of the folks believe we got knocked down but we’re not going to stay down.” Sections of this eastern Kentucky town were reduced to rubble by the powerful EF-3 tornado, packing 140-mph winds. Residents rushed for shelter that early evening as the massive storm bore down on them. Several people huddled together in a small cubby

hole in the basement of the local United Methodist Church as the building collapsed. It was part of an outbreak of twisters that hit several Kentucky counties, damaging or destroying thousands of homes and businesses. Twenty-five people died statewide, including six in Morgan County. The Morgan County judge-executive estimates the countywide damage reached about $250 million. In West Liberty, churches were destroyed and the local elementary school was too badly damaged to salvage. Some congregations still worship in temporary quarters, and children are attending classes in a one-time factory while a new school is built. At one empty corner of the busiest downtown intersection, the Methodist church vows to make a comeback on the same site where its parishioners worshipped for decades. The congregation posted a sign: “Jesus is coming back and so are we.” Nearby, Helton has rebuilt her tax preparation office, a sign of renewal in a downtown struggling to attract businesses. The tornado sheared the roof off her office building. She finished last tax season by meeting customers on a nearby park bench. “You’ve got to finish your job,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of ups and downs. I just hope this year is a lot better than last year.”

NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Friday, March 1, the 60th day of 2013. There are 305 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 1, 1790, President George Washington signed a measure authorizing the first U.S. Census. On this date: • In 1565, the city of Rio de Janeiro was founded by Portuguese knight Estacio de Sa. • In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state. • In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act creating Yellowstone National Park. • In 1890, J.P. Lippincott published the first U.S. edition of the Sherlock Holmes mystery “A Study in Scarlet” by Arthur Conan Doyle. • In 1913, American author Ralph Ellison (“Invisible Man”) was born in Oklahoma City. (Some sources list 1914.) • In 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped from the family home near Hopewell, N.J. (Remains identified as those of the child were found the following May.) • In 1940, “Native Son” by Richard Wright was first published by Harper & Brothers. • In 1943, wartime rationing of processed foods under a point system began in the U.S. • In 1954, Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives, wounding five congressmen. • In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps. • In 1971, a bomb went off inside a men’s room at the U.S. Capitol; the radical group Weather Underground claimed responsibility for the predawn blast. • In 1981, Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands began a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland; he died 65 days later. Ten years ago: Suspected 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was captured by CIA and Pakistani agents. Iraq began complying with orders from U.N. weapons inspectors to destroy its Al Samoud II missiles. The United Arab Emirates called for Saddam Hussein to step down, the first Arab country to do so publicly. Turkey’s parliament dealt a stunning blow to U.S. war planning by failing to approve a bill allowing in American combat troops to open a northern front against Iraq.

OUT OF THE BLUE Lock-picking class offered OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of a California city struggling with a spike in burglaries and other crimes is apologizing for promoting a class about how to pick locks in her newsletter. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan said Wednesday she understood the reaction of people who were upset about a listing for the lockpicking class. She said she will do a better job reviewing listings in the future. The Oakland Tribune reports that the class — offered through the website, workshopweekend.net — was geared toward people who misplace their keys. But it didn’t go over well with some residents given the city’s crime woes, including a more-than 40 percent jump in burglaries last year.

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Senate rejects stopgap efforts WASHINGTON (AP) — Squabbling away the hours, the Senate swatted aside last-ditch plans to block $85 billion in broad-based federal spending reductions Thursday as President Barack Obama and Republicans blamed each other for the latest outbreak of gridlock and the administration readied plans to put the cuts into effect. So entrenched were the two parties that the Senate chaplain, Barry Black, opened the day’s session with a prayer that beseeched a higher power to intervene. “Rise up, O God, and save us from ourselves,” he said of cuts due to take effect sometime on Friday. The immediate impact of the reductions on the public was uncertain, and the administration pulled back on its earlier warnings of long lines developing quickly at airports and teacher layoffs affecting classrooms. On the Senate floor, a Republican

proposal requiring Obama to propose alternative cuts that would cause less disruption in essential government services fell to overwhelming Democratic opposition, 62-38. Moments later, a Democratic alternative to spread the cuts over a decade and replace half with higher taxes on millionaires and corporations won a bare majority, 51-49, but that was well shy of the 60 needed to advance. Republicans opposed it without exception. In a written statement after the votes, Obama lambasted Republicans. “They voted to let the entire burden of deficit reduction fall squarely on the middle class,” he said. He noted that he would meet with congressional leaders from both parties at the White House on Friday, but no one is expecting action before the cuts begin taking effect. Obama said, ‘We can build on the over $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction we’ve already achieved, but doing so will require Re-

publicans to compromise. That’s how our democracy works, and that’s what the American people deserve.” Said House Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress: “Obama and Senate Democrats are demanding more tax hikes to fuel more ‘stimulus’ spending.” Though furloughs are a fear for some, especially certain federal workers, there is little sign of business worry, let alone panic in the nation. Stocks declined slightly for the day after trading near record highs. And unlike the “fiscal cliff ” showdown of two months ago, there are no deadlines for action to prevent tax increases from hitting nearly every American. Still, there was talk of crisis. “We have the opportunity to avoid the kind of calamity and disaster that is being threatened and is completely unnecessary,” said Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, who co-authored the Republican proposal.

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POPE BENEDICT XVI leaves after greeting the faithful from the balcony window of the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, the scenic town where he will spend his first post-Vatican days and made his last public blessing as pope,Thursday.

Benedict first pope in 600 years to resign CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Benedict XVI left the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo Thursday as he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, capping a tearful day of farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor. As bells tolled, two Swiss Guards standing at attention at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo shut the thick wooden doors shortly after 8 p.m., symbolically closing out a papacy whose legacy will be most marked by the way it ended — a resignation instead of a death. Benedict, who will spend his first two months of retirement inside the palace walls, leaves behind an eight-year term shaped by struggles to move the church beyond clerical sex abuse scandals and to reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world — efforts his successor will now have to

take up. For the time being, the governance of the Catholic Church shifts to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who along with the College of Cardinals will guide the church and make plans for the conclave to elect the 266th leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. One of Bertone’s first acts was to lock the papal apartment inside the Vatican. In another task steeped in symbolism, he will ensure that Benedict’s fisherman’s ring and seal are destroyed. On Benedict’s last day, the mood was vastly different inside the Vatican than at Castel Gandolfo. At the seat of the popes, Benedict’s staff tearfully bade the pontiff good-bye in scenes of dignified solemnity. A more lively atmosphere reigned in the countryside, with well-wishers jamming the hilltop town’s main square

shouting “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope!) and wildly waving the yellow and white flags of the Holy See. “I am simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimage on this Earth,” Benedict told the cheering crowd in his final public words as pope. It was a remarkable bookend to a papacy that began on April 19, 2005 with a similarly meek speech delivered from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square, where the newly elected Benedict said he was but a “simple humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.” Over eight years, Benedict tried to set the church on a more traditional course, convinced that all the ills afflicting it — sexual abuse, dwindling numbers of priests and empty pews — were a result of a misreading of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Bradley Manning, the Army private arrested in the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that could send him to prison for 20 years, saying he was trying to expose the American military’s “bloodlust” and disregard for human life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military prosecutors said they plan to move forward with a court-martial on 12 remaining charges against him, including aiding the enemy, which carries a potential life sentence. “I began to become depressed at the situation we found ourselves mired in year after year. In attempting counterinsurgency operations, we became obsessed with capturing and killing human targets on lists,” the 25-year-old former intelligence analyst in Baghdad told a military judge. He added: “I wanted the public to know that not everyone living in Iraq were targets to be neutralized.” It was the first time Manning directly admitted leaking the material to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks and detailed the frustrations that led him to do it. The slightly built soldier from Crescent, Okla., read from a 35-page statement through his wire-rimmed glasses for more than an hour. He spoke quickly and evenly, showing little emotion even when he described how troubled he was by what he had seen. The judge, Col. Denise Lind, accepted his plea to 10 charges involving illegal possession or distribution of classified material.

Schwarzkopf buried at West Point WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the no-nonsense Desert Storm commander famously nicknamed “Stormin’ Norman,” graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, soaking up its values: “Duty, Honor, Country.” He married here. He taught here. And on Thursday he was buried here. His family and friends joined Kuwaiti officials, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Vice President Dick Cheney, gray clad cadets and a detail of New Jersey state troopers for a memorial service in the academy’s gothic chapel Thursday afternoon. His remains were buried afterward at the cemetery on the grounds of the storied military institution. “Norman Schwarzkopf, Class of ‘56, has come home,” Powell said during the service. Schwarzkopf commanded the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam

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MAX KARMAZYN, (right) sitting next to his grandmother Brenda Schwarzkopf, (left) salutes during the burial of his late grandfather, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, at the United States Military Academy on Thursday in West Point, N.Y. Schwarzkopf was 78 when he died of complications from pneumonia on Dec. 27 in Tampa. Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait when he died of complications in 1991 when Powell was from pneumonia on Dec. 27 in chairman of the Joint Chiefs Tampa. of Staff. Schwarzkopf was 78 Though lauded as one of

the brighter lights of the “Long Gray Line,” of West Point cadets and graduates, his daughter recalled him as a loving family man equally at home in palaces and camping tents. While Americans knew him as the no-nonsense man in the desert camouflage, his children remember him dressing as a clown and doing magic tricks for children’s parties, Cindy Schwarzkopf said, her voice choked with emotion. Schwarzkopf graduated from West Point in 1956 and later served two tours in Vietnam, first as an adviser to South Vietnamese paratroops and later as a battalion commander in the U.S. Army’s Americal Division. While many disillusioned career officers left the military after the war, Schwarzkopf stayed to helped usher in institutional reforms. He was named commander in chief of U.S. Central Command at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base in 1988.

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COMMUNITY This Evening

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Guidelines for car seats

• Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For Dear Readers: How do more information, call (937) 548-9006. you know if you have • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying y o u r Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First child in United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. the corSaturday Morning rect car • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, s e a t ? in Port Jefferson, 9 to 11 a.m. With so • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, m a n y in Maplewood, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. o p Saturday Evening tions, • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising i t ’ s Hints bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors hard to from open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset t e l l Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all w h i c h Heloise night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. one is Heloise Cruse • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club Check- t h e mates meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy r i g h t Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are one for your child’s age welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. and size. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Here are some genNight Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran eral guidelines, accordChurch, 120 W. Water St. ing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Sunday Afternoon • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Administration: • A child under the Sunday Rifle Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 1 p.m. Program one round at five dif- age of 1 year should be ferent targets, pays three places. Points awarded to placed in a rear-facing members for end-of-the-year trophy. Open to the car seat. A child never should be front- facing public. before his or her first Sunday Evening birthday and should • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising weigh at least 20-22 bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors pounds. open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset • Ages 1-3 years old Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all can be placed in a frontnight. For information, call (937) 543-9959. facing car seat once they • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, have outgrown the Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian weight and height limits Church, 320 E. Russell Road. of the rear-facing car Monday Afternoon seat. It is recommended • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at the Sid- to keep a child rear-facney Moose Lodge. For more information on activi- ing as long as possible, ties or becoming a member, contact Deb Barga at though. 492-3167. • Ages 4-7 years old • The New Bremen Public Library Tween Book and 40 pounds and Club for children in fourth-sixth grades meets at above can be moved into 3:30 p.m. Advance registration appreciated. a booster seat using the Monday Evening adult lap and shoulder • Minster Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. belt. * Around age 8, chilat the Minster Historical Society Museum, 112 dren start to outgrow Fourth St., Minster. their booster seat and • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of can use only the adult Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road safety belt, so long as it Church, 340 W. Russell Road. fits them properly. Often • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at people ask, “Should a St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new mem- child ride in the front bers are welcome. For more information, call Tom seat?” Laws vary from Frantz at 492-7075. state to state, but for • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 safety, it is recommended p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, that a child under 12 sits New Bremen. in the back seat. For • Women of the Moose meets at 7 p.m. at the more information, you Moose Lodge, on the corner of Broadway Avenue can visit the National and Russell Road. Highway Traffic Safety • A cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. in the Administration’s new Sidney First United Methodist Church library. website, dedicated to Park in the lot across North Street from the public keeping children safe in library and use the door off the lot. Cancer patients, and around cars. Go to survivors and caregivers are welcome. Call 492- www.safercar.gov, or call 1325 for information. 1-888-327-4236. — • Anna Civic Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at Heloise P.S.: Don’t buy a the Anna Library. New members with new ideas al- used car seat! ways are welcome. TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: When Tuesday Morning • The Middle West District of the Ohio Music traveling, I always have Teachers Association will meet at 9:45 a.m. at Ohio the phone numbers to Northern University in Ada. Dr. Rebecca Casey will the credit cards I am carpresent, “College, REady or Not.” (419) 394-2174. rying. I also keep a copy • The Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Min- of the credit-card numster offers storytime for children 3-5 from 10:30 to bers at home with someone I trust (e.g., my 11 a.m. daughter, son, etc.). This Tuesday Afternoon way, if my cards are lost • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at or stolen, I can call the Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran company immediately Church, 120 W. Water St. and not give anyone a Tuesday Evening chance to use them. I can • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group get the credit-card numfor patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Re- bers if needed from my gional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference backup. — Teresa, via Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call email (419) 227-3361. INSURANCE • PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of LesASSURANCE bians and Gays) meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor Dear Heloise: At the board room of the Public Service Building on the beginning of the year, I OSU/Rhodes campus, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima. called to set up a doctor’s For information, call (419) 581-6065. appointment. The recep• Asthma Awareness educational classes will be tionist asked what insurheld at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, ance I had. She said they St. Marys, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more informa- were renewing their contion, call Stacy Hilgefort at (419) 394-3335, ext. tracts with insurance 2004. companies and wanted • Minster Veterans of Foreign Wars meets for to make sure they still lunch at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on took mine. I have never South Cleveland Street, Minster. A meeting will fol- been asked that before low the meal. on the phone (once I am • The New Bremen Public Library hosts story an established patient). time at 6:30 p.m. So my hint to your read• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the ers is to check with their Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, doctors when making an 210 Pomeroy Ave. appointment, even if • The Colon Cancer Support Group meets from their insurance hasn’t 7 to 8 p.m. at the Troy Christian Church, 1440 E. changed. I wouldn’t have State Route 55, Troy. For more information, contact wanted to find out they the UVMC Cancer Care Center at (937) 440-4820. no longer took my insurTo access the Community Calendar online, visit ance when I showed up www.sidneydailynews.com, click on “Living” and for my appointment! — then on “Calendar.” Charlotte in New York

Contact Localife Editor Patricia Ann Speelman with story ideas, club news wedding, anniversary, engagements and birth announcements by phone at (937) 498-5965; email, pspeelman@civitasmedia.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Carbon monoxide scare Editor’s Note: be warmer. It Lovina’s church ended up that the is more progreswhole fire departsive when it ment showed up. comes to safetyThey checked the oriented technolcarbon count and ogy like smoke it was 32 close by detectors. When the water heater. their home was It had probably Amish built, local home aired out since I inspectors rehad shut it off. Cook quired such de- Lovina Eicher Elizabeth didn’t tectors be go back to sleep, installed. Some more con- since she leaves for work servative Amish groups around 5:15 a.m. I think have opposed such devices. everyone will be ready for We are having some bed early tonight. snowy days this week alWe have someone here though there is not much now checking out the of an accumulation. We water heater. It sounds have had quite a day al- like we could be getting ready. Joe left for work some downdrafts, too. around 3:30 a.m. I had They are adding a fresh turned off the light and air vent to prevent the was ready to go back to build up of carbon monoxbed until 5 a.m. I heard an ide. With so many gas apalarm go off in the base- pliances running, plus the ment so I went to go out coal stove, we need more and check it out and it ventilation. Our house is was a carbon monoxide so air tight, and, during alarm. the winter months when I could smell soot, so I we don’t have windows to checked our coal stove but air it out, it builds up it looked ok. I figured that faster. it might be the gas water They tested our heater and shut it off. I get propane gas lights and worried more since the they throw off a little, too. fire we had last year, and We use them longer durdecided to wake all eight ing the winter months, children. I called 911 to also. We hope this will ask what I should do. take care of any more They said to get everyone problems. I am glad we out of the house and they had the carbon monoxide would send someone to detector down there. take a look. Everyone was We received word that still sleepy and it was dif- Joe’s great-uncle, Amos, ficult to find clothes and died. We regret that we coats by flashlight. I didn’t didn’t find out in time to want to turn on our gas attend his funeral, which lights just to be safe. Re- was yesterday . Our symmembering the fire we pathy goes to the family. had, everyone was shook The children enjoyed their up a little more. It was two-day mid-winter cold and around 20 de- break. It went way too grees outside, so I told the fast. Friday evening and children to go inside the Saturday, we helped Jacob tool shed where it would butcher hogs. They have

lots of meat now. We made pon hoss out of 12 gallons of juice from the pork bones. We have had quite a few meals of it already. Everyone in our family likes it. We have also been using the fresh sausage Jacob sent home with us. We use it in breakfast burritos, casseroles, gravy, and fry it for sandwiches. We have two hogs on order but they are not quite big enough to butcher. We are thinking they should be ready it about three weeks. We plan to cut up a big beef before that. I will be glad to get those greasy jobs off the list. By then it will already be time to do some spring cleaning. Time does not stand still. Try this sausage and rice bake. CHEESY SAUSAGE AND RICE BAKE 1 pound sausage 2 cups grated cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 3 cups hot cooked rice 3 eggs, beaten 1 4-ounce can of mushroom pieces 1/2 cup milk Cook the sausage, crumble, and drain. Combine cooked rice and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Spread into a buttered, 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle sausage over rice. Combine rest of the ingredients except for a half cup of cheese. Pour over the sausage. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on top of everything. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 – 45 minutes., Cover loosely with foil while baking.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME OR FARM BY USING A LIFE ESTATE DEED Worried about the prospect of nursing home costs in the future? Looking for ways to protect your home for yourself, your spouse and your children? A life estate deed may be one of the least expensive ways to begin to protect the value of your home.

The Advantages of a Life Estate Deed: 1) You and your spouse preserve your right to live in your home during your lifetime. As long as you pay your real estate taxes and any mortgage, it is unlikely that your creditors or your children’s creditors will cause any action that would force you to leave the home. In other words, you may live there as long as YOU choose. 2) The cost is much less than the cost of almost any Trust or LLC and provides MORE protection from nursing home costs and the ensuing Ohio Estate Recovery. In fact, most Trusts make it harder to qualify for Medicaid benefits and are easier to attack on the Estate Recovery side. 3) The life estate deed causes your house to avoid probate and the costs and time associated with probate. A typical $100,000 house may cost between $2,000 and $6,000 to pass through probate in most jurisdictions in Ohio. The cost of transferring a life estate deed may be less than $200. 4) The life estate deed gets a step up in basis. This means that the children could sell the house the day after death and pay no capital gains on the sale. Compare this with an outright transfer of the property or into an irrevocable Trust: the kids may pay a large portion of the sale to the Internal Revenue Service in the form of capital gains. 5) After five years under current Medicaid law, the house is no longer an asset that can be taken by the nursing home or the State of Ohio. You have successfully saved the house! 6) Proper language must be placed in the text of the deed to avoid valuation of the life estate when qualifying for Medicaid or in the context of Ohio Estate Recovery. It is important to work with an Elder Law Attorney who is proficient in the Medicaid rules. 7) You still receive the county’s Homestead Exemption as the holder of the life estate. You lose the exemption with an LLC or an irrevocable Trust. Your county taxes will be unchanged. 8) You retain the entire possessory interest in the property. You are entitled to any and all income from the property, pay all taxes, insurance and the maintenance for the property. A life estate deed in many instances is a very powerful planning tool for farmers and their land, and homeowners in general.

The Disadvantages of a Life Estate Deed: 1) In very large estates, the entire value of the property will be pulled back into the estate for the purposes of calculating Federal Estate Tax. There is no longer an Ohio Estate Tax and the Federal Estate Tax exemption remains slightly above $5,000,000! With a spouse, up to $10,000,000 worth of farmland can be sheltered. 2) It is important to have the right language on the deed to protect the entire value of the farm or home from health care costs and Estate Recovery. In summary, a life estate deed is a very effective, inexpensive way to preserve your right to stay in the property as long as you wish and to protect the value of your real property for future generations. You didn’t work your entire life to give it all back for health care costs. As with any other planning tool, it is extremely important to review your situation and goals carefully before making any decisions. Nothing in this article is intended as specific legal advice and a qualified attorney should be consulted to review your particular circumstances.

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WEDDING

York, Bergman unite in marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Bergman sister’s matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Stacie Homan, sister of the bridegroom, Sarah Selhorst, Jessica Heitman and Shelly Hoying, all cousins of the bride, and Ashley Schroeder. Avery Bergman and Korynn Bergman, goddaughters of the bridegroom, were the flower girls. The attendants wore full-length, navy chiffon dresses with tiny, crisscrossed pleats at the bodice and sweetheart necklines, pearl jewelry and fur shrugs made by the mother of the bride. They carried bouquets of white hydrangeas and pink roses with pearl accents. Keith Bergman and Kevin Bergman served as their brother’s best men. were Groomsmen Alex York, brother of the bride, Ted Bergman, cousin of the bridegroom,

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At the February meeting of the Rainbow Gardeners of Shelby County, Carole Carruthers informed members of the Big Pull taking place on May 21 at the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton. This center, dedicated to the preservation of wildlife, natural habitats, and environmental education, was donated to the Audubon Society by Marie Aull in 1956 and was the first nature center in the Midwest. Volunteers are being asked to help remove mustard garlic, lesser Celandine, and other invasive plants from the nature center. This effort is being organized by former Ohio First Lady Hope Taft. Volunteers can sign up to work between 9:30 a.m. and noon or between 1 and 3 p.m.. All volunteers will receive a free, guided tour through the original home of Aull, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 105. For information or to register for the Big Pull, email Taft at ohiohoper@yahoo.com or call (937) 848-2993 with name, address, email and phone number. The last day to register is May 14. Gloria Parker, past Region 5 director, presented a program, “Creative Design — Think Big and Bold.” She stressed that creative design does not have to be expensive, and it helps to think outside the box. Found materials that are interesting in shape, texture, or color

can be used to make an arrangement stand out from the others, she said. Parker said she has been known to stop the car along a country road to rescue a piece of wood, a unique metal object or someone else’s idea of trash. She suggested that members start collecting “stuff ” even if there is no immediate need for it. Magnets are useful, too, for moving flowers into various positions. Traditional designs, she explained, are works of art within a space. Creative designs combine space and art into one form. Creative designs are more restrained in the quantity and the types of materials used. While traditional designs utilize rigid rules regarding placement of materials, color gradation, and shape, creative designs are freer, more dramatic, and less detailed. As with all Ohio Association of Garden Club designs, materials used in creative designs must be natural, although containers and some materials may be painted or stained.

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Steve Smith, Ryan Bergman and Todd Henry. Ryan Homan, godson of the bridegroom, and Jake Berning, godson of the bride, were the ring bearers. The mother of the bride wore a full-length, plum-colored dress with a rhinestone-embellished neckline and gentle draping across the waistline and a matching jacket accented with rhinestone trim. The mother of the bridegroom wore a long vnecked dress with a ruched bodice and ruched sleeves in eggplant color. A reception in St. Michael’s Hall in Fort Loramie followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Cabo San Luca, Mexico, and reside in Yorkshire. The bride graduated from Russia High School and Wright State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She is employed by Piqua City Schools as a fifth-grade science teacher. The bridegroom graduated from Versailles High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Toledo and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. He is employed by Emerson Climate Technologies as a project engineer.

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BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County high school volunteers in Versailles work with their young friends on a craft project. Pictured from left are Little Buddy Hayden Brumbaugh, son of Jeremy and Brandi Brumbaugh; Big Buddy Cole Albers, son of Rhonda and Bryan Albers; Little Buddy Megan Mangen, daughter of Michael and Roberta Mangen; and Big Buddy Kacie Lawrence, daughter of Lori Lawrence. All are from Versailles.

Big Buddies named in Versailles VERSAILLES — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County has named Big Buddies at Versailles High School. Through the Big Buddies program, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from area schools are matched up with area youth, meeting with them two times a month

Kiwanis Club chooses McCracken The Sidney Computer Club. Kiwanis Noon her Among club has named extra-curricular Summer Mcand community Cracken its Febactivities are her ruary 2013 Teen membership of 4of the Month H, Junior Fair McCracken is Board and Junior a senor at Anna Leaders. She has High School and been a 4-H camp ranks first in her McCracken counselor, a Euwith a class charist minister grade point average of and Mass server for 4.0 Holy Angels parish and She is the daughter of has participated in varJim and Elaine Mc- sity volleyball and Relay Cracken. She has two for Life. brothers, Danny, 25, and She has served as Derek, 22. president of Thrifty Her academic activi- Farmers 4-H Club and of ties, honors and awards the Junior Fair Board, as include National Honor vice president of Junior Society, vice president of Leaders Club and as volFFA and founder and leyball team captain. president of Anna De- She was named to volbate Club. She has won leyball All-District and the Star Greenhand All-County honorable Award and the Star mention and received Chapter Award in FFA the Martha Heintz Raband received a State bit Award. FFA Degree. McCracken McCracken plans to is also involved in attend the Ohio State SADD, Eco-Warriors, University to major in FTA, musical member, agribusiness and agrione-act member, Span- cultural communicaish Club, Book Club and tions.

PRESIDENT’S LIST Shawnee State University Shawnee State University has released the president’s list for the fall semester 2012, including the following local students: Christine Berning, of Anna, an intervention specialist K-12 major. Chelsea Cavender, of Sidney, a sport studies major.

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Wilson Memorial Hospital has planned a program to commemorate National Patient Safety Awareness Week, which is Sunday through March 9. “Managing Your Medications” will give attendees the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional hospital staff who will answer questions and assist participants in better understanding their medications. The event will be March 7 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Professional Building, lower level, at the hospital. A representative of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department will be there, as well, as part of the Ohio Prescription Drug Drop Box program. Attendees can take in old or unused medications and safely dispose of them. Syringes and liquids will not be accepted, however. “Managing Your Medications” is free and open to the public. Participants can take lunches. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so registrations are requested by calling 4985542.

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RUSSIA — Angela Rose York, of Russia, and Kyle Matthew Bergman, of Yorkshire, were united in marriage Jan. 19, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. The bride is the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth York, of Russia. The bridegroom is the son of Ernie and Marlene Bergman, of Yorkshire. The Rev. Frank Amberger performed the ceremony. Carolyn Jensvold was the organist. Vocalists were Carla and Mike Meyer, cousins of the bride, and Jill Bornhorst. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless, trumpet-fitted, ivory-colored gown with delicate lace appliques. The gown had a slightly scooped neckline, a satin, ruched waistband and a crystaland-pearl embellishment at the waistline. She wore an elegant veil with crystal beading and a hairpiece adorned with pearls and crystals. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas and pink roses with pearl accents. It included a rosary from the bride’s maternal grandmother and a handkerchief from the bride’s paternal grandmother. Stephanie York served as her sister’s maid of honor. Rebecca Berning served as her

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BULLETIN BOARD Veterans commission provides relief During their month meeting Feb. 13, members of the Shelby County Veterans Service Commission provided financial relief for three veterans and their beneficiaries in a total of $2,696.56. In addition, 26 veterans were assisted between board meetings from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13 in the amount of $6,325.72, according to Ed Ball, executive director of the Shelby County Veterans Services Commission. Board members also discussed bids received for repainting the offices, which haven’t been painted since 2005.

Service club plans March meetings FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Service Club has three meetings planned for March. On March 5, the club will hold its monthly business meeting. March 12 features Connie Kinsella from RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). Dave Ross will present the program on March 19. He will report on his recent visit to the Reds spring training camp in Arizona. Meetings are held at Al’s Place in Fort Loramie at noon. New members are always welcome. The club also is finalizing plans for the upcoming pancake and sausage breakfast to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Loramie Elementary cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from any Service Club member.

Kindergarten screening scheduled DEGRAFF — Riverside Elementary School kindergarten screening will be conducted April 10 and 12. Appointments will be scheduled for every 15 minutes, starting at 8 a.m. The latest appointment will be 1:30 p.m. School officials report at least 1 1/2 hours should be allowed for the complete screening process. Parents or guardians are asked to bring the following items so copies can be made: birth certificate, Social Security card, medical history/shot record, proof of residence (an item mailed with your house address on it) and custody papers, if applicable. School officials report the items must be presented or the child will not be registered to start school in August. The cut-off birth date for kindergarten is Aug. 1, meaning a child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1. Parents are asked to call Terri at the elementary office at (937) 5855981, Ext. 431 to set up an appointment for screening. Appointments should be made as soon as possible to enable the school to have packets for parents to fill out during the screening.

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New commissioners settling in BY KATHY LEESE New Shelby County Commissioners Bob Guillozet, of Sidney, and Tony Bornhorst, of Fort Loramie, are getting used to their new roles as county officials, even when it involves wearing ties more often and greeting the public in Shelby County. Guillozet said the first couple of months have been “very busy with learning the various duties and responsibilities for each office and employees involved in them. The common theme here in Shelby County seems to be that everyone is willing to help us get adjusted and they take the time to explain things to us. It is very much appreciated.” “Learning to meet the needs of each department and trying to figure out where we can scrape together enough monies to accomplish the goals that they have set” is a challenge, he said. “Our employees have been very understanding of the slower economy and the limitations it has put on our budgets.” Guillozet has not had any “real big surprises” since taking office. “I have been regularly attending commissioner meetings since about March of 2012 and I believe that has helped me have an understanding of what I was getting into; it has not been much different than I expected. We deal with issues as they arise and try to keep long-term projects in our sights.” “The time commitment is pretty much what I expected, especially during these initial months. That is a real learning opportunity for me. The most enjoyable part is the interactions with the people. I enjoy talking to people and learning how they perceive things to be going and finding out why and how they would change things if they could,” Guillozet said. He said he wishes he could “grant everyone’s request, but that is never going to be possible, so we continue to look at as many sides of an issue as we can and make decisions based on what we feel is in the best interest of the entire county.” One thing Guillozet said he is learning is “how vulnerable we are to the state mandates we receive.” He said he would like to see more of tax dollars sent to Columbus and Washington come back to the local government. Here is where the work gets done, here is where we get our biggest bang for our dollars.” Guillozet is also concerned about needed upgraded heating and cooling systems for the courthouse and annex building and records storage issues since. He noted, “we currently have records stored in many different locations and are running out of room.” Another problem is the former Children’s Home. He noted it is “rapidly deteriorating” and “is becoming a public safety hazard and sections could be in danger of collapsing.” Guillozet and Bornhorst recently attended new commissioners training offered by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio. “This was a great opportunity for us to meet county commissioners from all over the state and learn from them about what issues they are confronted with and how they are dealing with issues.” One thing that has helped is advice from former Commissioners Larry

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SHELBY COUNTY Commissioners Bob Guillozet (left) and Tony Bornhorst visit a pile of unused road salt in Sidney recently. Kleinhans and Jack Toomey. “Jack and Larry have both been a great help to me. Their dedication to the people of Shelby County has really been outstanding. They worked very hard right up until their last day in office; they prepared a budget for us, explained things to us so we knew what was happening. I cannot thank them enough.” Commissioner Julie Ehemann has also helped, he said, and “has taken my many questions very good naturedly.” “All of the county officials have been … fantastic in supporting and helping me … about their offices and … duties. This is not true across the state. We are truly blessed with very, very good dedicated officials.” Guillozet said that being a public official has not changed his life very much, other than to “wear a tie more often than I used to.” He said his family is “proud of the job I am doing.” His wife, Bonnie has helped with some decorating tips and some family pictures for his office. Guillozet said his “faith in God, my family, my friends and well wishers from all around the county have all been instrumental in getting me settled into the office.” Bornhorst said he enjoys each day in his new role. He noted that the most challenging part has been “trying to educate myself (on the) past history of decisions, acronyms and the process that needs to be followed in order to meet the law requirements.” Like Guillozet, Bornhorst enjoyed attending the new commissioners’ training and said he “learned of programs and other items that are available to help us make decisions and to help us with operation of our offices.” Bornhorst said he is enjoying “the social aspect of being with citizens and discussing any and all aspects of their interests.” “Larry, Jack and Julie have been (a) tremendous help. They positioned the county to continue to provide services and yet perform within the boundaries

of our budget. Julie and all staff members have been so willing to answer questions and provide such positive input,” Bornhorst stated. Bornhorst said he has a couple of concerns he wants to see addressed, including the return of former Sheriff Dean Kimpel’s pay and benefits received while he was on suspension. “It is a shame that the county has to resort to a lawsuit in order to retrieve the $60,000 plus,” he said. Secondly, Bornhorst said, he is concerned about “the costs of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Obamacare). The county will have to pay a fee in excess of $35,000 starting Jan. 1, 2014.” He noted he is also concerned about the rising cost of health insurance for county employees. “The ACA has done nothing to address the rising cost of health insurance. The increased cost of health insurance will eliminate any gains that the county may realize from increased sales tax receipts with an improving economy.” “In the next couple of months, the commissioners will be preparing to begin projects that will be funded by the Capital Improvement Fund,” Bornhorst noted. “I am looking to the start of the process of repairing some of our aging county buildings and updates that potentially could shave operating costs.” Bornhorst’s wife was the interior decorator for his office. “Joyce did help. She has helped make my office space feel like home and provides a very welcoming atmosphere for visitors. Joyce has always been very supportive and a tremendous helper with all the endeavors that we have taken on.” Bornhorst said becoming a county commissioner has not changed him. “I am still the same person as before. I take each day as it comes — kind of like farming. Every day is different and you take one thing at a time.”

Trustees updated on work projects

The S&H Products Board of Trustees heard updates on work at S&H Products and heard about the need for work experiences in the community for S&H Shelby County Commissioners conducted a public hearing Tuesday on the clients during its recent meeting. According to Rick Husa, adult servCommunity Housing Improvement ices director, S&H Products Community Program. Dianna Reisinger, executive director Employment Specialist Jessica Baltes has been conducting community-based of the Shelby County Regional Planassessments with individuals at the ning Commission, met with commisSidney Parks and Recreation Departsioners about the CHIP program. ment, The Spot, Sidney Body Carstar, Commissioner Bob Guillozet said the county received $75,000 from the state Fairhaven Shelby County Home, the Shelby County Auditor’s Office and program last year, but it hasn’t been determined what this year’s allocation Partners in Recognition. Husa asked board members that if will be. they know of any opportunities at their Also attending the meeting were Larry Huecker and Tom Kremer of the workplace for S&H clients to gain work McCartyville Well Association, which is experience to contact S&H Products. Husa is looking for locations where two interested in applying for a grant to to six clients could be placed with a job help pay for a state-mandate that a coach to gain experience. There would water line on Ohio 119 be moved for a be at no cost to the companies providing highway widening project. worksites. Julie Ward of the Ohio Rural ComHusa told board members that S&H munity Assistance Program also atemployees have been busy with work tended the meeting. from several customers. Clerk of Courts Michelle Mumford On Jan. 24, S&H Products hosted the and Auditor Denny York met with comSidney-Shelby County Chamber of missioners about the one-stop shop building on Ohio 47. The county’s lease Commerce HR Council. The council saw two PowerPoint presentations that gave on the building is up this summer. an overview of the S&H services folNo action was taken on the lease.

lowed by “Transition to Employment.” Those present had the opportunity to take a tour of the facility. On Jan. 22, the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities directors met with the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities directors to listen to presentations by the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB) on the topic of “Positive Culture and Organizational Change” with an emphasis on helping clients to have a good life. The OACB presentation was to give directors information on changing concepts in the field to shift the organization to a new mental model that is based on respect and strength and is seen as possibly the most important thing that can be done for the program. The learning collaborative focuses on the success and well-being of those served, direct support professionals and the organization itself. Board members were told that safety continues to be a topic of discussion for S&H Products and they are working to find out what other agencies are doing to make their facilities safer. The next board meeting will be March 15.

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Scholarships offered for Russia seniors RUSSIA — Seniors at Russia High School have the opportunity to apply for several scholarships administered through the Community Foundation of Shelby County, including four that are limited to Russia students. Awards will be presented this spring from the Edward and Merilyn Borchers Family Scholarship Fund, the Doc and Hilda Francis Family Scholarship Fund, the Kyle R. Magoto Fund, and the Clair and Jeanne Naveau Scholarship Fund. The Edward and Merilyn Borchers Family Scholarships are awarded to three graduating seniors. Two of the scholarships are renewable for $1,250 each year for up to three additional years and may go to seniors pursuing a four-year degree. Another $1,250 scholarship is renewable for one additional year and preference is given to a senior pursuing a vocational certificate or two-year degree. Selec-

tion is based upon financial need, academic ability, school and community service and recommendations. The Doc and Hilda Francis Family Scholarship awards two $1,250 scholarships, which are renewable for up to an additional three years. Applicants will be reviewed based upon their financial need, academic achievement, recommendations and school and community service activities. Students pursuing accredited adult education or a twoyear or four-year degree are eligible to apply. Students interested in the Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund must have participated in at least five athletic seasons throughout high school. The $500 scholarship is renewable for a second year. Eligible students may be planning a twoyear or four-year college education and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is

also based upon extracurricular school activities, fineed, nancial recommendations and demonstrated church and community service. The Clair and Jeanne Naveau Family scholarship will award a $1,000 scholarship to a senior whose grade point average is 3.0 or higher and who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. Selection is based upon academic achievement, financial need, school and community service, and recommendations. Interested students may apply through the Community Foundation’s website at www.commfoun.com. On the home page, click the word “Scholarships.” Applicants should select the application for Russia seniors and graduates which lists these and other available scholarships. The application must be completed by March 21.

Patterson scholarship fund aids Houston students HOUSTON — The Mary E. Patterson Scholarship Fund will award two $1,000 scholarships this spring to Houston High School graduating seniors. The scholarship is

administered by The Community Foundation of Shelby County. Scholarship selection will be based upon academic ability, financial need, community and

Dinner planned HOUSTON — The Houston Community Center will host the ninth annual Chicken-n-Noodle/Beefn-Noodle Dinner March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 5005 Russia-Houston Road. The menu includes chicken and noodles, beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll and punch or coffee. Homemade desserts, soda and water will be available for sale. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under.

school service, and recomStudents mendations. must be planning to attend an accredited college or university. Online applications are available through The Community Foundation website at www.commfoun.com. On the home page, click “Scholarships” and select the Houston High School application from the dropdown menu. Section eight of the application lists the Mary E. Scholarship Patterson and the countywide scholarships available to Houston students. The application must be completed by March 21.

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Feeling lucky Brittany Rose, of Russia, fills out a 50/50 ticket at the Shelby County Counseling Center second annual fundraiser held at the Palazzo in Botkins recently. Shelby County Counseling is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 2,000 people a year who suffer from mental health issues. The fundraiser included a silent auction, dinner and a raffle.

Community Assn. elects trustees HOUSTON — Four new trustees were elected to three year terms during the Houston Community Association’s annual dinner meeting Feb. 6. Brenda Langston, Carol Wolaver, Butch DeLaet and Gene Greve were elected as new trustees. They will be joined by returning trustees Craig Langston, Barry Wolfe, Jack Curl, Gary Vondeheuval and Terry Pellman. Trustees are still in need of a treasurer. Anyone who is interested should come to the March 6 meeting or speak to one of the above trustees. Scout Master Dan Hemmert gave his annual report to the group. He stated he has four scouts and 12 adults reg-

Running away is never right move A young perDR. WALson under the LACE: My best age of 18 is confriend and I are sidered to be a unhappy at runaway if he or home and hate she is away school, and we from home are thinking without permisabout running sion. You are laaway. We are both 17 but will ’Tween beled a runaway you spend be 18 in a couple 12 & 20 after your first night of months. She Dr. Robert away from home has an older Wallace w i t h o u t cousin who lives parental perin California, and she said that we mission. If you and your could stay with her till friend should run away we get settled. She also and make it to Califoris pretty sure she can get nia, your friend’s cousin us jobs when we turn 18. would be committing a My friend’s mom won’t crime if she sheltered care if her daughter your friend and you, takes off, but my overly knowing that you are strict parents will blow away from home withtheir minds. How long do out your parents’ blesswe have to be gone from ing. One of the major home before we are clas- problems facing the runsified as runaways? Will away is the lack of we still be runaways money, which causes the after we are 18? — teen to do things he or Nameless, Detroit, Mich. she wouldn’t normally NAMELESS: Run- do to earn funds. Many ning away from home is of these things are illenever the right answer gal or morally unacceptwhen you are unhappy. able! Running away only comDR. WALLACE: I repounds the problem facing you. If problems can’t ally need your advice. be solved within the I’m a 17-year-old girl family, outside assis- and for the past three tance from the school, re- years I’ve had bouts of ligious organizations depression. When I’m deand community agencies pressed, I don’t like the is readily available. The way I look, and I’m unbest place to start is with happy with my attitude. people who know you at To avoid seeing people I your school or church. stay in bed, saying I They will know best how have a headache. My parents are not to work things out with aware of my feelings. your parents.

Sometimes this awful feeling lasts for five or six days, then all of a sudden it goes away. I exercise, eat right, get good grades and try to please my parents, friends, teachers and relatives. I’m tired of living this way, but I don’t know what to do. Do all people get depressed? Is there any way I can get depression to stay away? —Nameless, Jackson, Mich. NAMELESS: I think it’s safe to say that we all get depressed at times, but most of our depressions are much less severe. You must tell your parents about your problem and encourage them to seek professional counseling for you. Severe depression is an illness, and you must get proper treatment. Please

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contact me in a few weeks, and let me know how things are progressing. If for some reason your parents don’t help you seek professional help, discuss your bouts of depression with your school counselor who will help you get necessary treatment. 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.

istered with the troop. He expects to welcome in three or four more scouts later this month when they have their Webelo crossover. Hemmert reported the Scouting for Food drive will begin March 9 when scouts drop plastic bags off at community homes to be filled with non-perishable items. The scouts will return the following week, March 16, to pick the filled bags up. All nonperishable items will be given to Houston Church’s food pantry for people in the community that are in need of these items. In 2012 Hemmert had one scout, Jordan Acker, receive his Eagle Scout award. Kyle Patterson will have his Eagle Board of Review later

this month. Bid packets are ready to be picked up. They must be completed and returned to trustees by March 6 at 7 p.m. The posted positions are for snow removal, janitor, rental agent and lawn maintenance. Anyone who would like a bid packet should contact one of the above mentioned trustees or call Tana at (937) 773-6686. Approximately 80 people in attendance received at least one door prize donated by local businesses. Organizational meeting held after the annual dinner meeting. Trustees elected Jack Curl as vice president for 2013 and president for 2014. Current president is Gene Greve.

Residents invited to join Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart has invited area residents to join the “fight against crime” by becoming associate members of the Buckeye State Sheriff ’s Association. Membership appeals should be arriving by mail soon. Lenhart said residents choosing to join the voluntary program may do so with as little as a $20 contribution. The funding provides critical technical resources, training and legislative support on key criminal justice issues. “With government funding becoming increasingly difficult to secure, the membership

drive has taken on greater importance than ever before,” Lenhart said. “The funding is vital to helping us carry out our mission of making the communities safer places to live, work and play.” People who do not receive a membership appeal and would like more information may contact the Buckeye State Sheriff ’s Association at 1103 Schrock Road, Suite 1, Columbus, OH, 43229 or by calling (800) 5892771. Residents may also become members by contacting the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office at 498-1111.

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I N O UR V IEW No off-season in Canton Your hometown newspaper since 1891 Frank Beeson/Regional Group Publisher Jeffrey J. Billiel/Editor and Publisher Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Whom to kill, and other questions The weather people we warmed up the should kill. The other day. On guys at the the weekend, Mule Barn told where it would him several do the most years ago to kill good. And Dud off no more than Home Campbell three unless it Country was a war novel. dressed warmly and went out for Slim Randles And then, a walk. His eyes there was the saw our town, the old, love story. The duchess, dead, brick drugstore on you see, didn’t realize the corner with the clock that the truck driver had that hadn’t worked since been her lover 20 years the invention of daylight ago and the trucker didsavings time, and the n’t know he was the faspread white fields and ther of a daughter. He frozen trees. just thought he had a But his mind was in son by his late wife. Well, Europe, but there at the she wasn’t late when she base of the big hill where had the son, of course. the duchess’s castle She had a … malady of stood. Dud had figured some sort. We can ask out how to cut out most Doc for a surefire malof the murders in his ady that’ll do in a book “Murder in the trucker’s first wife. Soggy Bottoms,” (which And then, as the everyone else called “The duchess and the truck Duchess and the Truck driver fall in love for Driver”) but there was the second time, not restill so much to do. Truth alizing they’d already be known, there were done it once, the many times when Dud trucker’s boy comes over thought how easy it and falls in love with would be to just give up the duchess’s daughter. on the novel and concen- And there has to be a trate on living. way of making the It wasn’t the writing duchess and the truck that was so hard for him. driver realize they’d acIn fact, he kinda liked it. tually re-found each It gave him an excuse to other, and head off a sit up late with the radio disastrous romance beplaying quietly so as not tween semi-siblings… to awaken Anita, and Or maybe we could play with people in a just walk down to the book the way he had Mule Barn and have cofplayed with small tin fee with the guys. soldiers when he was a child. No, the hard part The writer is a vetwas to figure out what eran newspaperman and the story should do. It outdoorsman who is a isn’t easy. For instance, registered outfitter and we know we want the guide. He has written duchess and the Ameri- novels and nonfiction can truck driver to be books based on rural livhappy together and kill ing and he has also been off their enemies by the an award-winning end of the book. So this columnist for the largest means finding out why daily newspapers in we should kill the three Alaska and New Mexico. people, and which three He lives in Albuquerque.

LETTER

TO THE EDITOR

With the duced the biBaltimore partisan Pro Ravens’ draFootball Hall of matic win over Fame Comthe San Franmemorative cisco 49ers in Coin Act with New Orleans, my friend Sen. yet another exJoe Manchin, a citing National Democrat from Football Portman West Virginia. League season At no cost to reports came to a the taxpayer, Rob Portman our legislation close. U.S. Senator Although we authorizes the have a Super U.S. Mint to Bowl champ that is create a commemoraneither the Bengals tive coin dedicated to nor the Browns, the fu- the Pro Football Hall ture looks a little of Fame, and requires brighter for both that proceeds from coin teams. sales be used first to But there’s no footcover the cost to the ball off-season in Can- U.S. Mint, and then to ton. help support the FuThis September, the ture 50 expansion and Pro Football Hall of renovation project. Fame in Canton turns As you know if you 50. Along with a spehave visited the Pro cial series of events Football Hall of Fame, throughout the sumit represents the best mer, culminating in its of the Buckeye State to annual enshrinement the world by faithfully ceremony, the Hall of honoring the legends of Fame is on schedule to professional football, complete the “Future preserving the game’s 50” project, the largest history, educating the expansion and renova- public, and promoting tion in its history, and the positive values of the first since 1995. the sport. To support the FuSince first opening ture 50 project and to its doors in 1963, the highlight the imporHall of Fame has been tant work of the Hall an economic engine in of Fame, I’ve introNortheast Ohio. Each

year, an estimated 200,000 visitors from across the country make the pilgrimage to Canton, contributing $30 million annually to Ohio’s economy. And these numbers will likely trend upward, as more and more fans flock to professional football. Last weekend, the Super Bowl attracted 108 million viewers, a significant increase from the 26,000 who tuned in to the first Super Bowl in 1967. In addition, this year, seven new enshrinees will join the 273 already in Canton – including the 23 who played for the Bengals or Browns. These newest members are Cris Carter (former Ohio State Buckeye and an Ohio native), Larry Allen, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson, and Warren Sapp. The growth in both the popularity and history of the game means the Hall needs to expand. It already houses over 7 million artifacts and documents about the game and additional space is needed to house

more. It was against this background that the Hall of Fame launched the Future 50 project to expand its museum from the current 85,000 square feet to 118,000 square feet. These changes will set the Hall of Fame on a better course for the future by enabling it to host new and expanded exhibits and displays. The Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act made significant inroads in the previous Congress, and I’m hopeful we can get it passed this year. The U.S. House of Representatives approved this legislation last year, under the steady leadership of Ohio Congressman Jim Renacci, and we had 13 U.S. Senate cosponsors. And we are redoubling our efforts during this, the 50th anniversary year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the pride of Canton and an Ohio landmark of national significance. I am proud to support what the Hall does to honor the legends of football and support the Canton-area economy.

Achievement everywhere in Ohio Recently, we solve this were able to problem in take a first Ohio. The plan look at Goverwill bring nor Kasich’s every school plan to indistrict to at crease funding least the 96th for Ohio’s percentile of school chilproperty tax dren. The plan values perBuchy will be one via fundpupil reports part of his ing from the Jim Buchy budget, which state that will State Representative is subject to level the play84th District legislative ing field for all changes. As of now the school districts plan pulls Ohio school throughout Ohio. This funding back into line is the first time in with the DeRolph rul- Ohio’s history we have ing, increases school found a solution that funding and estabbrings our state into lishes the Straight A compliance with the fund to reward schools ruling in the DeRolph that are dedicated to case which found improving educational Ohio’s public school strategies in their dis- funding model was trict. unconstitutional due Studies have shown to the disproportional the link between the spread of school funds financial stability of a from property tax school district and across the state. success of the stuIn order to finance dents; the governor’s Achievement EveryAchievement Everywhere, the Governors where plan seeks to plan is to increase For-

mula funds by $548.5 million (9 percent) over the next two years, as well as increase General Revenue Funds and Lottery funds by $771 million (11 percent) by Fiscal Year 2015. All of this new funding is expected to be an investment of $1.2 billion in Ohio’s children and schools over the next two years. This is a positive step forward that will result in increased educational obtainment for the children in Ohio schools. The Achievement Everywhere plan builds off of successful programs like the Third Grade Reading Guarantee and the Ato-F Report Card, which help set better standards for Ohio’s children in the classroom, but also give school districts means and ideas for improvement. In addition to

building upon proven programs, the Straight A Fund will be created to provide one-time grants to districts that try ambitious new strategies towards helping their students succeed. Achievement Everywhere will work with local school districts to solve in-class problems as well through conversations with teachers and students. I have always supported bettering the education of Ohio’s children and felt that everyone deserved the opportunity for a quality education. This is an ambitious plan that will impact school districts right here in west central Ohio. We have some of the greatest schools in this state, and the opportunities provided by the Achievement Everywhere plan will make our schools even better.

Wind not what it seems To the editor: Recently I saw a wind power company advertisement bragging about how much money they would deliver to Shelby County. Much of the money the wind power company says they’ll deliver to Shelby County in fact comes from Shelby County in the form of the higher and higher taxes we all pay for the “pork” programs our federal and state governments subsidize. Wind power companies are at the top of that list. The wind power companies have spent a tremendous amount of our own money on lobbying efforts in the federal and state governments. To top it all off, after they proclaim how much money we’ll get, the wind power companies go to the county commissioners and request a big tax reduction on the project. It’s called PILOT, which stands for

“payment in lieu of taxes.” That “payment in lieu of taxes” is a small percentage of what the normal tax revenues would have been. That request for tax reduction is presently being put forth by a wind company to the county commissioners in neighboring Champaign County. The county gets a double whammy. The county gets a fraction of the taxes they are entitled to, and the county residents affected end up with grossly reduced valuation of their property and a quality of life so bad that many residents leave the county. At previous industrial wind turbine installations, the area of land within a mile or two of the wind turbines has become a “no-man’sland.”a No one wants to live there. Joyce Wildermuth 19500 Botkins Road Jackson Center

Unfair practices cost U.S. jobs We know the rules, it Ohio workers drives Ameriand Ohio mancan companies ufacturers can out-of-business compete with and harms anyone. We our economy. have skilled, The price of productive U.S. made workers and goods is artifiworld-class incially inflated Brown frastructure. and as a result reports But for years, cheap imports we’ve seen evi- Sherrod Brown flood our marU.S. Senator dence of unfair kets. Ultitrade practices mately, — like currency macurrency manipulation nipulation — costing isn’t just cheating, it Americans jobs. costs Americans jobs. Currency manipulaIn a new report, the tion occurs when a Economic Policy Insticountry undervalues tute (EPI) argues that its currency to effeceliminating currency tively subsidize its ex- manipulation can reports. This allows duce our trade deficit countries—like and create jobs in China—to sell their Ohio. Specifically, by exports for cheaper, cutting down on cheatwhich is why so many ing, the U.S. goods low-cost goods are trade deficit could be “Made in China.” And reduce by up to $400 when countries like billion – over the China don’t play by course of a few years.

The report also found that eliminating global currency manipulation in three years could reduce Ohio’s unemployment rate by up to 2.7 percentage points, increase Ohio GDP by between $8 billion and $17 billion, and create up to 75,900 Ohio manufacturing jobs. That’s why I plan to re-introduce currency legislation this year. In 2011, my bipartisan legislation, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, passed the Senate, but never got a vote in the House. By treating currency manipulation as an unfair subsidy and an illegal trade practice and providing our government with the tools to impose duties on these products flooding our markets, this bill seeks to stop Chinese currency ma-

nipulation to ensure a fair and level playing field for American manufacturers. It is my hope that the new EPI report reminds officials why it is important for us to act now. Ohio jobs can be created when trade laws are enforced. But we need to ensure our trade partners uphold the same labor, environmental, and human rights standards that we do. This means that Ohio workers – be they employees at auto companies or small manufacturers – have a chance to compete on a level playing field. Workers and manufacturers have endured years of talking and no action. Now, it’s time that the House stands up to the Chinese, and helps fight the war waged on American manufacturing.

YOUTH

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Issue 18

Sidney City Schools to host Tech Expo this Saturday

As technology dominates our daily lives, both personally and professionally, it’s important for all of us to stay in tune to how it can benefit our lives and be applied in personal, educational and professional settings. Sidney City Schools will be hosting a Technology Expo for individuals interested in learning more about technology on Saturday March 2nd from 9AM - 12PM. Registration takes place the day of the Expo from 8:30-8:50am. The expo will feature a variety of breakout sessions with topics covered such as iPad Apps In & Out of the Classroom, Google Galore, Create a Free Website with Weebly, Exploring YouTube for Entertainment & Education, Create Online Quizzes, Polls & Surveys for Free, and Cut Your Bills with Technology. These sessions will educate and inspire you on how to use technology in your life.

8:30-8:50 – Registration in cafeteria 9:00-9:50 – Session 1 iPad Apps In and Out of the Classroom Presented by: Leah Fullenkamp Create a Free Website with Weebly Presented by: Morgan Nickolai Google Galore – Presented by: Damion Skeans

10:00–10:50 – Session 2 Exploring YouTube for Entertainment and Education Presented by: Morgan Nickolai Cut Your Bills with Technology Presented by: Mandi Croft iPad Apps In and Out of the Classroom Presented by: Leah Fullenkamp

Happenings in the Hive

ATTENTION SENIORS: Josten's will be here on Tuesday, March 12 during the lunch period to deliver announcements and cap and gowns. Your order must be paid in full. You can pay with cash, money order or call Josten's with a credit card prior to March 12. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Extra announcements will be available on a first come, first serve basis for $1.25 each in the front office.

Also, if anyone is still interested in ordering a class ring, you may also do that on March 12. This is the last day for saving money on your class

A special thanks to the businesses that made donations for the EXPO. SMS ProTech Staples Fricker’s Buffalo Wild Wings

We would also like to thank the people who volunteered their time to make this event possible!

11:00-11:50 – Session 3 Google Galore Presented by: Damion Skeans Create Online Quizzes, Polls and Surveys for Free! Presented by: Mandi Croft Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online Presented by: Meggan Weaver

Tom Kohl, Technical Assistance Linda Carpenter and SHS Marketing Class, Poster distribution SAGA, Parent volunteers and door prizes John Scheu, Superintendent Jon Geuy, SHS Principal All Presenters

ring. Payment plans are available. Extra packets ball Cheerleading Tryout Meeting will be in the are available in the Guidance Office Sidney High School cafeteria on Monday, March 4th, at 7 pm. It is mandatory for anyone wanting to Seniors! Yearbook information is due by Friday! tryout. Parents/ guardians should attend. If you need extra time to submit pictures please see Miss Kline ASAP. If you're not sure whether Thursday, February 28 or not you purchased a yearbook this year, check 5:45PM Boys Varsity Wrestling State Wrestling the list in the upstairs hallway outside Miss Away GOOD LUCK MASON CALVERT! Kline's room. Friday, March 01 11:00AM Coed Varsity Bowling Girls State − If you are interested in joining the SHS track and Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl Away field team mandatory practice starts Monday GOOD LUCK LADY JACKET BOWLERS! March 11th. You must have a valid physical to 11:30AM Boys Varsity Wrestling State Wrestling practice. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! See Coach Away Baker in room E-117 or Coach Nickolai in the liSaturday, March 02 brary if you need more information. 10:00AM Boys Varsity Wrestling State Wrestling The 2013-2014 Fall/Winter Football and Basket- Away

Reporters: Ellie Cain Julia Harrelson Emily Hoersten Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder

Issue #22 - Feb. 28, 2013

RCIA: a big decision BY: ELLIE CAIN Lehman is a Catholic community, just like any other, that is filled with those not Catholic and those who are. We are blessed with great teachers who explain the faith in easy ways for us to understand. Over the years at Lehman, some non-Catholic students have been blessed with God’s call to the Catholic faith. Those students include current seniors Pierce Bennett and Sloane Glover, and myself, a junior, Ellie Cain. It takes a lot of courage to make this decision and to follow through with it. “I feel at home in the Catholic Church and it is an awesome experience,” said Bennett. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) contains four stages that help initiate adults into the understanding of the Church. The first step is the inquiry stage. The main point of the first step is just to explore and develop a little understanding of the faith and what it entails. The second stage is learning about the faith. For catechumens, those who have not received the graces of baptism, this is to introduce them and explain what baptism in the Catholic Church means, also to teach about the other important graces of Confirmation and Eucharist. For candidates, those who have already been baptized, this time is to explain the other sacraments. The third stage is getting ready for rebirth into the church. This stage of intense reflection calls you to deeper conversion in preparation for your renewal at Easter. This is what the season of Lent is for, but it has a special intensity for you this year as you're entering the Church and receiving the sacraments of initiation. The last stage of the RCIA is meant for reflecting on the mysteries of the Mass. It is called mystagogy, and it particularly tries to focus on the mystery of the Eucharist. It is meant to help you appreciate the center of Catholicism. “I had been thinking about joining for awhile, and Father Hess approached me and said, ‘Hey, you should try RCIA classes’ so I figured it was time,” said Glover. The religion classes at Lehman have prepared us with an amazing amount of knowledge about the Church that we never realized until we attended the classes. RCIA is a great program that helps you discover the goodness in the Catholic Church and helps you realize that the church stands for many things. That’s why it is good to stand strong in your faith and set good examples for others to come.

McGreevy’s many managements BY: JULIA HARRELSON Kathy McGreevy is one of the many people who work “behind the scenes” here at Lehman to make sure everything runs smoothly. She is the business manager here and is a valuable asset to our school. But what was her life before Lehman? McGreevy was born in Nelsonville, Ohio, but was raised in Crooksville, a town in southeast Ohio. She attended grade school and high school in the Southern Local School District and was a very involved student. She was a cheerleader and member of National Honor Society. She played softball and was in many business clubs. She even won a typing contest at the state level! After high school, she attended Franklin University in Columbus, majoring in Accounting. She only took classes at night because she worked a full time job as a data entry clerk at Motorist Mutual Insurance Company. Before finishing, she got married and had her first child, Kayleen, in 1980. She finished her education at Edison State in 1989. McGreevy has four children: Kayleen (LHS ’98), Kendra (LHS’00), Karissa (LHS ’02), and Joe, who is a sophomore here at Lehman. “It was never a question where I was going to send my children,” she said. “I had connections to Lehman earlier in life and I loved it! There are great teachers and I love the Catholic atmosphere.” Not only has she supported Lehman through her work, but she also helped with the costumes and flags when her daughters were in the band and musicals. She also likes to cook and bake and is an excellent seamstress. She has made bridesmaids dresses and even wedding gowns! If you see McGreevy in the halls, don’t be afraid to say hello. You will be sure to receive a warm smile and a “hi” in return!

Lehman’s lovely leads BY: EMILY HOERSTEN Practices are becoming more frequent for the cast of Lehman’s upcoming musical, Guys and Dolls. With the musical on April 11, 12, and 13, two of the leads are definitely noticing the increase in time and effort. Senior Danny Davis is playing the role of Sky Masterson, the leader of the crapshooters, who is quite the ladies man. Though Davis tried out for the part, the fact that he had a 40-minute callback with Nick Neumeier and John Schmiesing made him uncertain he would get it. He loves the part and is very excited to play the role. Davis said, “Guys and Dolls is really funny and I like the story line. It will be hard to outdo last year’s musical but this one could go above and beyond.” Right now, his favorite song is “Luck be a Lady,” but in the upcoming weeks, he could change his mind. Davis has a strong musical past, participating in Lehman musicals his sophomore and junior years. He also sang in choir in junior high and, once at Lehman, he was in Cavalier Choir his freshman year and Limelighters his junior year. Senior Millie Wildenhaus is playing opposite Davis in the role of leading lady Sarah Brown. Sarah is a Salvation Army missionary whose main goal is to convince the sinners of the city to repent. As the musical progresses, she falls in love with someone she never expected she would. Wildenhaus said, “I am extremely excited to be in a leading role this year! The last three years of hard work have really paid off.” Her favorite scene is the one containing the song “If I Were a Bell.” Wildenhaus also has had a lot of music training. She has been in Music Warehouse, a summer music revue in Piqua, for eight years. At Lehman, she has been a member of the Limelighters and in musical all four years. Her first two years, she also participated in Cavalier Choir. With so much talent involved in the musical, Guys and Dolls is sure not to disappoint. Join Danny and Millie and the rest of the cast on April 11, 12, and 13 to see for yourself.

COMICS

Sidney Daily News, Friday, March 1, 2013

MUTTS

BIG NATE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

DILBERT

BLONDIE

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI AND LOIS ZITS

BEETLE BAILEY FAMILY CIRCUS

DENNIS the MENACE

ARLO & JANIS

HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Saturday, March 2, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Things seem to be intense today. Don’t worry. In part this is because you might draw intense people to you, or intense circumstances. You also might be concerned about shared property. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Personal relationships are your primary focus today, because the Moon is directly opposite from you. These people seem very important. Conflicts can be emotional — well, who is surprised? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Guard against feeling too critical of others today, because it’s easy to fall into this trap. It even might be subconscious. Remember that we all put our pants on one leg at a time. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a romantic day for you. Relationships with others, especially females, might be important. You feel especially nurturing toward others. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Seek out private time at home if you can, because you need to contemplate your navel. Childhood memories are at hand. Discussions with a female relative could be significant. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) When talking to others today, you don’t want superficial chitchat. You’re more concerned with a gut level of communication. You want the straight goods. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It’s easy to identify with what you own and even with what you earn today. You’ll also find enjoyment by being surrounded by the familiar things that you own. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you a bit more emotional than usual. It’s quite all right to be concerned about yourself. You’re allowed. (It’s only two days every month.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Work alone or behind the scenes today, and you will feel best. In a way, you feel like hiding — not because you’re antisocial, but because you need some quiet time. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Female friends will be supportive and helpful today. Share your hopes and dreams for the future with others to see what their feedback is. It might help you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Private aspects of your personal life might be made public today. In fact, bosses and VIPs could be privy to this information. Be careful. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Try to do something different today, because you want adventure and you also want to learn something new. You need a change of scenery. Shake it up a little. YOU BORN TODAY You have an unswerving loyalty to loved ones and whatever your passion is. You also have an amazing imagination. When you are working on an important project, you are totally focused on it. You’re extremely persistent and adhere strongly to your own value system. You’re not a quitter. Your year ahead will focus primarily on partnerships and close friendships. Birthdate of: Jon Bon Jovi, singer/actor/humanitarian; Karen Carpenter, musician; Daniel Craig, actor. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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WEATHER

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Today

Tonight

Cloudy with 40% chance of light snow showers High: 32°

Saturday

Cloudy with wind chill around 10° Low: 21°

REGIONAL

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with wind chill around 18° High: 28° Low: 19°

Monday

Partly cloudy with wind chill around 19° High: 27° Low: 21°

Partly cloudy with light winds High: 30° Low: 27°

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with 35% chance of light snow showers High: 36° Low: 23°

Wednesday

LOCAL OUTLOOK

It’ll be a chilly weekend

Partly cloudy with 35% chance of light snow showers High: 30° Low: 25°

Look for overcast skies through much of today. There's a s l i g h t chance for a few flurries to develop e a r l y today but accumulations will be on the light side. We'll see some sunshine over the weekend but it will still be chilly with highs near freezing on both Saturday and Sunday.

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High Wednesday . . . . . . . . 39 Low Wednesday. . . . . . . . . 31

24 hours ending at 7 a.m. 0.19 Month to date . . . . . . . . . 1.44 Year to date . . . . . . . . . . . 4.84

Friday’s sunset . . . . 6:29 p.m. Saturday’s sunrise . 7:08 a.m. Saturday’s sunset . . 6:30 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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MICH.

Cleveland 32° | 28°

Toledo 32° | 25°

Youngstown 32° | 28°

Mansfield 30° | 23°

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Cincinnati 41° | 34°

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Arctic air will plunge into the East, bringing potentially freezing temperatures to the Southeast through the weekend. More rain and high elevation snow is possible in the Northwest, while snow showers are possible in the Northeast.

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Columbus 34° | 28°

Dayton 36° | 27°

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Patients must watch soy intake DEAR DR. studies have ROACH: Having shown no adverse been advised by effects on breast to oncologists cancer patients avoid all soy prodtaking in large ucts in our diet amounts of soy (and taking an protein; however, aromatase inyou should conhibitor to reduce tinue to follow the the amount of es- To your advice of your ontrogen produced cologists. It’s posgood by our bodies), sible that by health taking in enough several other estrogen receptor soy protein, you Dr. Keith positive breast can get an eleRoach cancer patients vated estrogen and I have the following blood level. High blood esquestions: How do phy- trogen levels are of contoestrogens compare with cern in women with estrogens produced by the estrogen receptor positive body? Is soy the only food (ER+) breast cancers, to avoid, or do other foods since the estrogen causes such as beans, nuts or cof- the cancers to grow. fee present a danger? Are Soy phytoestrogens are all forms of soy equally unique to soy: nuts and detrimental? They seem coffee do not have them. to be everywhere (soy Similarly, since it’s the soy lecithin, soybean oil, soy protein that is at issue, protein, soy sauce, etc.). — soy lecithin, a fat emulsiC.S. fier, is not a problem. SoyANSWER: Soy protein bean oil and soy sauce contains isoflavones, contain no protein and which act as weak estro- are also not a concern. gens in the body. Some Questions about breast

cancer and its treatment are found in the booklet on that subject. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Roach — No. 1101, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 82 years old and have never had chickenpox. My physician wants me to get the chickenpox vaccine and then the shingles shot. I took my prescription to the health department, which is where I was supposed to get the chickenpox vaccine, but the nurses were reluctant to give it. Someone from disease control was supposed to call me, but so far I haven’t heard from them. My question is, if I haven’t had chickenpox, why do I need the vaccine just to take the shingles shot? ANSWER: Everybody

March 1, 1913 The Hathaway Grocery on North Main Avenue was badly damaged about 6 o’clock this morning, the result of a gas explosion. Ernest Hathaway, who conducts the grocery, had a narrow escape from serious injury. Hathaway had gone to the cellar of the store to get some potatoes and noticed the smell of escaping gas. He lighted a match and immediately the explosion followed. The whole front end of the grocery was blown out but did not catch fire. ——— Louis Kah Jr., was one of the first in Sidney to get one of the new nickels made by the U.S. Arthur Government. Kah, who arrived home from Nome, Alaska, yesterday, brought quite a few of them with him, securing them in Denver. Henry Dickas also received one of the new nickels by mail this morning.

over 60 should have the vaccine for shingles, whether or not they have had chickenpox or shingles. In fact, the vaccine for shingles uses the same strain as the vaccine for chicken pox — but the shingles vaccine is at least 14 times more potent. The American Council on Immunization Practices recommends just the shingles vaccine for people who have never had chickenpox. Just get the shingles vaccine. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealthmed.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters or mail questions to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

March 1, 1938 John Preston, alias John Linker, when arraigned before Probate Judge Robert Eshman this morning on a charge of stealing the automobile of Dr. B.H.T. Becker, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the Ohio Reformatory at Mansfield for one to four years. Preston was arrested by Dayton police from a description obtained by Sheriff Pitts when he went to Rushville, Indiana to return the stole car. ——— New 1938 auto license tags have gone on sale at a number of places throughout the county. The new license plates must be installed on motor vehicles by April 1. Deputy registrar in the county announced by the bureau of motor vehicles include: Charles J. Hentrich, North Ohio Avenue; County Auditor Lawrence Harmon; M.M. Hemmert, Botkins; Esther Danzig, Fort Loramie; Charles Snyder,

Jackson Center; Russell Wentz, Anna; and John M. Schultze, Kirkwood.

50 Years March 1, 1963 March came to Shelby County today in slightly less than lion like style, but with plenty of snow and slippery highways. At Division Seven State Highway Garage here, 6 1/2 inches of snow had been recorded by 10:15 a.m. David Fette, weather observer for cooperative Weather Bureau Station, Sidney 2-N had measured slightly less than that volume, reporting 4 inches. From the standpoint of temperature, the arrival of March was more on the lamb than the lion side. The Sidney Daily News thermometer showed a rise in mercury in morning hours from 22 to 24 degrees. ——— Action authorizing a $7,000,000 expansion of the Ohio Presbyterian Homes was taken at a meeting of the board of trustees of the homes held Thursday in Columbus. The original home, Dorothy Love, located northwest of Sidney, was opened in 1925, with a capacity of approximately 40 residents. In 1956 an addition was built increasing the available space to 75. Over the past several years, the older section has been remodeled and beautified, with the installation of individual baths in each resident room, as well as other improvements. Dr. Malcolm Thompson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church here, and Ferd Freytag, local architect, are members of the board of trustees.

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Son suspects dad’s death was an assisted suicide DEAR ABBY: cheated and I’m convinced my angry at my fafather’s wife ther’s wife for not killed him and I having the guts to don’t know where talk to us about to turn. He had his plans, and fought complicaDad for relying on tions from her to tell us quadruple bypass when she never surgery for a few had a good relaDear years, and had tionship with any Abby been in hospice of us. I’m also Abigail for months prior angry with myself Van Buren for not stopping to his death. My siblings and I didn’t put what I witnessed as it all the pieces together happened before my eyes. until afterward. How could I have been so Although I’m sure Dad blind? was killed, based on facts It has been several and discussions with so- years now, and I still feel cial workers, I’m pretty guilty for letting it hapsure it was assisted sui- pen, although I’m not sure cide, which is illegal in how I could have stopped most states, including the it. Your thoughts would be state where he lived. I feel appreciated. — ANGRY

SON IN GEORGIA DEAR ANGRY SON: I’m sorry for your pain and anger, emotions that are not uncommon when a loved one dies. But for your own sake, accept that if your father had an advance health care directive, and trusted his wife to carry it out, then she was following his wishes. While today’s medical interventions can prolong someone’s life, they can also prolong death. Hospice offers grief counseling for family members for a period of time after a death occurs, and you and your siblings should have received some. It would have helped you to stop blam-

ing the wife, and let go of any negative feelings so you could go on with your life. And that, I assure you, is what your father would have wanted. DEAR ABBY: My sister “Mary” was in a car accident when she was in her 20s that left her with some brain damage. She appears normal, but has trouble with interpersonal relations, boundaries and impulse control. Overall, her behavior varies from acceptable to belligerent. When she was evaluated by professionals years ago, our family was advised to set standards for her behavior as near to normal as possible. When we go to restaurants, Mary has a hard

time deciding what to order, often engaging the server in an uncomfortable, long conversation about the alternatives. When her meal arrives, she is rarely satisfied with her choice and makes a scene over her dissatisfaction to the server. If we try to intervene, she becomes even more belligerent. She looks forward to going out and we love her dearly. We would hate to exclude her from these family outings, but we don’t know what to do. Can you help? — IMPOSSIBLE TO DIGEST IN WASHINGTON STATE DEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DIGEST: Because you were told to “set

standards” for your sister as near to normal as possible, that’s what you should be doing. Before you take her out for a meal, explain to her what the ground rules are. If she acts out, do as you would with an unruly child and leave the restaurant until she regains control of herself. Because of her impairment, she may need extra help with her menu choices. Luckily, many restaurants now post their menus online. If you print one out and go over it with Mary, you might be able to make the process of ordering easier for her. I can’t promise it will work, but it’s certainly worth a try.

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Harris gets top GWOC North honor Sidney three-point phenom Konner Harris has been named the CoAthlete of the Year in the All-Greater Western Ohio Conference North voting announced recently. Harris, a 5-foot-8 senior who is the career three-point recordholder at the school, finished the season with 78 threes, nearly twice as many as anyone else in the entire GWOC. She averaged 20.5 points per game during the regular season, tops in the conference, and had 60 assists. In addition, she was outstanding from the free throw line, hitting 97 of 111 for 87.4 percent, tops in the area. She led the Lady

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Jackets to a final 15-10 record, which included their first tournament win in nine years. She was one of two Sidney players to be named to the first team. The other was freshman Sylvia Hudson, who finished with a 9.1 scoring average this season. Hudson, who also averaged 5.7 rebounds per game, shot 52.5 percent from the field this season.

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Senior guard Lauren Elmore was named to the second team. She averaged 5.3 points per game and led the Lady Jackets in assists with 89 and in steals with 71 during the regular season. All-GWOC North Girls basketball team First team — Megan Galloway, Greenville, senior; Tara Guillozet, Greenville, senior; Konner Harris, Sidney, senior; Sylvia Hudson, Sidney, freshman; Aysah Ingram, Trot-

wood, sophomore; Todda Norris, Troy, senior; Kristen Wood, Troy, senior. Co-Athlete of the Year — Konner Harris, Sidney; Kristen Wood, Troy. Coach of the Year — Nathan Kopp, Troy. Second team — Tierney Black, Vandalia, senior; Lauren Elmore, Sidney, senior; Jessica Kerg, Greenville, senior; Mackenzie Schulz, Troy, senior; Morgan Taylor, Troy, senior; Kyra Williams, Trotwood, senior; Macy Yount, Piqua, junior. Special mention — Katie Allen, Piqua, junior; Christian Jewett, Trotwood, sophomore; Mallory Trentman, Vandalia, senior.

Boys Sidney had one player named to the first two teams and one to the Special Mention list in the All-GWOC North voting.

Senior Tyree Manley was a first-team selection after averaging 17.5 points per game for the Jackets during the regular season, eighth overall in the entire GWOC. He shot 46.6 percent from the field and hit 71 of 98 from the free throw line, 72.4 percent. He was also good from long range, hitting 38 of 98 threes for 38.8 percent. He also led the Jackets with 104 assists for an average of 4.7 per game, and was also the team’s leading rebounder. James Teammate Daniel, also a senior, was named to the Special Mention list. He was second on the team in scoring at 9.7 per game.

All-GWOC North Boys basketball team First team — Dazhhonatae Bennett, Trotwood, junior; Jamar Hammonds, Trotwood, senior; Adam Hickerson, Greenville, senior; Josh Holfinger, Piqua, senior; Drew Makiewicz, Vandalia, senior; Tyree Manley, Sidney, senior; Tyler Miller, Troy, senior. Athlete of the Year — Jamar Hammonds, Trotwood. Coach of the Year — Rocky Rockhold, Trotwood. Second team — Colton Bachman, Piqua, freshman; Zack Comer, Greenville, junior; Jordan Greer, Vandalia, senior; Clay Guillozet, Greenville, freshman; Ravonn Lovett, Trotwood, senior; Chris Mack, Trotwood, junior; Jalen Nelson, Troy, senior; Jalen Paige, Vandalia, junior. Special mention — James Daniel, Sidney, senior; Anthony Owens, Vandalia, junior.

Bucks pull away from NW Smith leads way, hits a season high 24

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MINSTER’S KAYLA Richard works to keep possession of the ball while on the floor during Minster’s district semifinal girls basketball game at St. Marys Thursday. Minster beat Ada to advance to Saturday’s final against Marion Local. Sara Dahlinghaus (30) looks to lend a hand to her teammate.

Minster girls reach finals ST. MARYS — The time lead. She went on to finish Minster girls pulled away from Ada in the with 17 points, her third tournament final period and posted a straight 42-30 victory in the St. Marys Division IV District Girls Basketball To u r n a m e n t Thursday at Memorial High School here. The win puts the Lady Wildcats at 17-7 on the season and matches them up with backyard rival Marion Local, which beat Waynesfield in the first semifinal Thursday. The two will meet Saturday at St. Marys at 7 p.m. for the right to advance to the reg i o n a l tournament next week at SDN Photo/David Pence Tipp City. MINSTER’S LOGAN Arnold eyes Minster won the basket on this layup attempt the regular-seain girls district semifinal action son meeting at Thursday night at St. Marys. MinMarion 52-49. ster won 42-30. Ada finishes game in double figures. the season 15-10. Bridget Geiger, MinMinster got a big first half from Claire Fischer, ster’s leading scorer, was who sank four three- shut out in the first half pointers to lead the Lady but scored 12 points in Wildcats to a 16-12 half- the second half.

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Lenzelle Smith scored a season-high 24 points, Deshaun Thomas added 19 and No. 16 Ohio State used a late run to beat Northwestern 63-53 on Thursday night. The Buckeyes (21-7, 11-5 Big Ten) moved one-half game ahead of Michigan and took sole possession of fourth place in the Big Ten with another difficult win over a team that’s given it fits in recent years. This time, they led by 11 points early in the second half and regrouped after Northwestern took the lead, sending the Wildcats (13-16, 4-12) to their sixth straight loss and eighth in nine games. Northwestern led by a point twice in the second half and was up 4948 with about 4 minutes remaining. But Ohio State outscored the Wildcats 15-4 the rest of the way. Thomas scored six points during that stretch, and the Buckeyes took advantage of three turnovers to come away with a tight win. Smith scored 14 points in the first half and had five of Ohio State’s 10 field goals, including four 3-pointers, as the Buckeyes grabbed a seven-point lead. He was 7 of 13 overall and hit 6 of 11 3s in the game, and the Buckeyes avoided another Big Ten upset after No. 1 Indiana lost to Minnesota and Penn State upset No. 4 Michigan this week. They also took a step toward a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament. Securing one won’t be easy with a trip to Indiana next week and home game against Illinois looming, but the Buckeyes did what they had to do in this one after squeezing by Northwestern two weeks earlier. Tre Demps led Northwestern with 14 points. Dave Sobolewski finished with 13 after scoring a total of 12 in the previous three games, but Northwestern came up short again. The Wildcats have lost eight straight and 19 of 20 against Ohio State, but the lopsided record aside, recent

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OHIO STATE center Amir Williams, top, looks to the basket as Northwestern center Alex Olah defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday. games have been close ‚Äî particularly at Welsh-Ryan Arena. A year ago, the Buckeyes needed Jared Sullinger’s banked turnaround with 3.1 seconds left to escape with a 7573 win. In 2011, they were 22-0 and No. 1 in the nation, but they barely won, 58-57, with David Lighty making a late steal and Sullinger hitting a free throw. The game at Value City Arena this season was anything but a breeze, with Northwestern in control most of the way before Ohio State put together a late 12point run to pull out a 69-59 victory. This one wasn’t easy,

either. Ohio State was leading 33-22 early in the second half when Northwestern went on a 12-3 run, with Demps nailing a 3 and scoring on a backdoor layup and hitting two free throws to make it a two-point game with 15:32 remaining. Northwestern took its first lead of the game midway through the second half when Kale Abrahamson hit a 3 to make it 41-40. Thomas scored on a tip-in and Smith hit a 3 to make it 45-41, but the Wildcats hung in, tying it at 46 on Alex Olah’s three-point play with 6:24 left.

After Thomas scored on a bank shot, Reggie Hearn buried a 3 for Northwestern, but Smith answered with one to put Ohio State on top 51-49. Craft then stole the ball from Hearn before hitting a pull-up jumper for his first points of the game. Smith stripped Demps, but Sam Thompson missed two free throws. Another turnover by Northwestern led to a layup by Thomas to make it 5549, and Thomas scored again on a nice spin move with 1:24 left to get the lead back to six after Olah scored for Northwestern.

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provides chance Calvert wins opening bout toEvent sell sports equipment COLUMBUS — Sidney High’s 138-pounder Mason Calvert got off to a great start in the Division I State Wrestling Tournament Thursday. Calvert, making his second straight appearance in the state tournament, won 10-3 in his

first match against Nick Steed of Canton GlenOak. “Mason looked real good,” said Sidney head coach Jim McCracken. “Better than he did in all the district matches. It was tied 0-0 when his opponent got in real deep and almost took

him down, but he fought that real well and was pretty much in control. The kid tried to throw him once but Mason caught him and threw him on his back for a five-point move.” Calvert is now 35-5 on the year and will next take on Colin Heffernan

of Lakewood St. Edward, who is 36-4 and won his first match Thursday by a technical fall. The two will wrestle at approximately 11:40 this morning. “Masonis pretty focused,” said McCracken. “He knows he’s good when he’s moving.”

A Learning Place in Piqua will be holding a fundraising event for anyone wanting to get rid of or purchase sports equipment. Anyone with used sports equipment they would like to sell or donate will need to drop off the items on March 22 from noon to 6 p.m. at A Learning Place, 201 R.M. Davis Parkway in Piqua. Proceeds from the event will go back to the community to help children and youth through

the Council on Rural Services. The event will be free to the public and there will be a food vendor on hand. The event will be held on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at A Learning Place. For more details on merchandise guideline, go to www.alearningplace.org or call 937-7736851, ext. 422. There will be a minimum 25 percent commission on all sales.

State baseball qualifier to be held in St. Marys

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ST. MARYS — St. Marys will host a qualifier for the 2013 Ohio Athletic Committee State Championship Baseball Tournament. The qualifier in St. Marys will be held June 14, 15 and 16, with four divisions, including 12U,11U, 10U and 9U. Top teams from all four divisions will advance to the state championships July 12-14 in AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Huron. Teams playing in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on qualifier must have Wednesday in Scottsdale. Ariz.

players who are all from the same school. For more information, contact Russ Bailey at 419-8733-4527 or email at rab@bright.net. “We are excited to have this tournament,” said Bailey of the St. Marys Baseball Association. “This a great chance for local teams to advance to a state-level tournament. It is also great to see four divisions. We hope to draw teams from several surrounding counties.”

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Colorado and Jeff Francis pitched three innings, allowing one hit with a strikeout. Both figured to be in new manager Walt Weiss’ pitching rotation. “Realy quality outings by both,” said Rockies pitching coach Jim Wright. “Particularly Juan. His slider was sharp and he had good location. Both guys got some work doing what they do best and what they wanted to work on.” NOTES: The 26-yearold Nicasio made only 11 start a year ago, going 23 in making a comeback from a 2011 fracture in his neck when hit by a batted ball. ... Francis has pitched five scoreless innings in two games, giving up only two hits. ... The Reds got two outstanding defensive plays: SS Zack Cozart’s diving stop robbed LeMahieu of hit, and Billy Hamilton’s leaping catch took away a potential home run by

Charlie Cuberson in the eighth. ... Of the 65 Rockies in camp, 29 were not with the club in 2012 and 10 are players originally drafted or signed by the club.

tion information and requirements. There will also be an all-day class at Kenton on March 9. Contact Gary Mintchell at gmintchell@woh.rr.com to reserve a spot. Both classes at Wapak must be attended.

Chicago Cubs 5, Oakland 3 Texas 10, Cleveland 0 Arizona 6, Cincinnati (ss) 5 Kansas City 5, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 10, L.A. Angels 8 Seattle 4, San Francisco 3 Colorado 4, Cincinnati (ss) 3 N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Friday's Games Minnesota vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. San Diego vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Saturday's Games Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Colorado vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Francisco (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. —— Thursday's Exhibition Linescores The Associated Press At Surprise, Ariz. Cleveland . 000 000 000—0 5 1 Texas . . . . 142 200 01x—10 18 0 McAllister, Pestano (3), Matsuzaka (4), Bauer (6), Nieve (8) and Jeroloman, C.Santana; D.Holland, Lindblom (5), N.Robertson (6), C.Woods (7), Beliveau (8), J.Yan (9) and Pierzynski, Schmidt. W_D.Holland. L_McAllister. HRs_Texas, Moreland (1). —— At Goodyear, Ariz. Arizona . . . 100 120 200—6 10 3 Cinc. (ss) . . 013 000 100—5 10 2 Kennedy, Skaggs (3), E.Smith (3), C.Brewer (5), E.de la Rosa (8), C.Flynn (9) and Barajas, Nieves; Leake, Simon (3), Arredondo (6), Texeira (7), I.Guillon (8), W.De La Rosa (9) and C.Miller, T.Barnhart. W_C.Brewer. L_Arredondo. Sv_C.Flynn. —— At Scottsdale, Ariz. Cinc. (ss) . . 000 001 200—3 8 4 Colorado . . 000 100 30x—4 7 0 A.Chapman, Ondrusek (3), Hoover (4), M.Parra (5), J.Ravin (7), M.Serrano (8) and Olivo, Mesoraco; Nicasio, Francis (3), Belisle (6), Kensing (7), Threets (8), W.Harris (9) and Ra.Hernandez, G.Molina. W_Kensing. L_J.Ravin. Sv_W.Harris.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati’s project to turn hard-throwing Aroldis Chapman into a starter got off to a near-perfect start Thursday in the split squad Reds’ 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. “No. Nothing different,” said Chapman through a translator after a spring debut in which he hit 94 mph with his fastball. “I tried to do things as before (as a reliever). Throw hard and look for spots.” Chapman has 16 starts in the minors but was derailed by injuries when he tried to make the conversion to starter last spring. He has never started a major league games in his three seasons but seemed comfortable in the role. He started and faced the minimum six batters in two innings. Chapman threw 19 pitches, struck out one and didn’t allow the ball out of the infield. Chapman went

5-5 out of the bullpen last season with 38 saves and 122 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings. Chapman said he was happy with the outing because it gave him a chance to work on some pitches, particularly his change-up. He used it to get his lone strikeout after Ramon Hernandez fouled off four fastballs. “I’m preparing a little different,” said Chapman. “As starter you got to be out there long, so I am doing more running and lifting.” Devin Mesoraco hit a two-run single for the Reds to break a 1-1 tie in the seventh. Colorado retook the lead in the bottom half on an error. Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu had RBI doubles for the Rockies, who turned an aroundthe-horn triple play to end the fifth. Juan Nicasio worked two hitless innings with a pair of strikeouts for

The Western Ohio Soccer Officials Association will be holding entry level officiating classes on March 9 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wapakoneta Middle D’backs 6, Reds 5 School. Gerado Parra and You can visit the assoWillie Bloomquist are ciation’s website at ready for the World www.wosoa.org for addiBaseball Classic. Joey Votto is close to his decision. Parra, who will play JACKSON CENTER for Venezuela in the WBC, drove in three — Jackson Center will runs and threw out a be selling tickets for Satbase runner Thursday, urday’s sectional chamleading the Arizona Dia- pionship game at Piqua mondbacks to a 6-5 vic- at 7 p.m. The tickets will be on tory over the Cincinnati Reds. Bloomquist, who is on the U.S. roster, had three hits, including a double, MINSTER — The and drove in a run. The Reds built a 4-1 Minster girls will play lead against starter Ian Marion Local Saturday Kennedy and left- in the district champihanded prospect Tyler onship, and the school Skaggs. Parra and is selling tickets for the Bloomquist helped put girls basketball conthe Diamondbacks on test. Tickets will be sold top.

Jackson selling tickets sale today during school hours and Saturday from 9-to-11 a.m. Fans should buy their tickets in advance because the school keeps a percentage of the money.

Minster selling tickets until 4 p.m. today at the high school, and also on Saturday at the high school from 10 to 11 a.m. Prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students and the school keeps a percentage of the pre-sale money.

SCOREBOARD 4 .429 Boston . . . . . . . . . . 3 Toronto. . . . . . . . . . 3 4 .429 4 .333 Oakland . . . . . . . . . 2 High school Texas . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 .167 New York . . . . . . . . 1 6 .143 High school sports Los Angeles . . . . . . 0 5 .000 TONIGHT NATIONAL LEAGUE Girls basketball W L Pct At St. Marys Los Angeles . . . . . . 3 1 .750 District semifinals 6:15 and 8 Chicago . . . . . . . . . 4 2 .667 FRIDAY Colorado. . . . . . . . . 4 2 .667 Boys basketball St. Louis. . . . . . . . . 4 2 .667 At Piqua Miami. . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 .600 D--IV Sectional finals 3 .500 Fort Loramie vs. Botkins, 7 p.m. Arizona . . . . . . . . . 3 Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . 3 4 .429 At UD Arena Philadelphia . . . . . 2 3 .400 D-III Sectional finals 3 .400 Anna vs. West Liberty-Salem, 6 Pittsburgh . . . . . . . 2 San Diego . . . . . . . 3 5 .375 p.m. San Francisco . . . . 1 2 .333 At Coldwater Milwaukee . . . . . . . 2 5 .286 D-IV sectional finals 6 .250 New Bremen vs. Marion Local, Cincinnati . . . . . . . 2 New York . . . . . . . . 1 3 .250 6:15 3 .250 New Knoxville vs. St. Henry, 8 Washington . . . . . . 1 NOTE: Split-squad games SATURDAY count in the standings; games Boys basketball against non-major league teams do At Piqua not. D-IV sectional final Wednesday's Games Jackson Center vs. Houston, 7 Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh 2 p.m. Miami 5, Washington 1 Girls basketball Houston 10, Toronto 1 D-III District Baltimore (ss) 10, N.Y. Yankees At Springfield 3:00 — Anna (21-4) vs. Hamil- 7 Minnesota 12, Philadelphia 5 ton Badin (12-12) Atlanta 5, Detroit 3 D-IV District St. Louis 12, N.Y. Mets 4 At Tipp City Seattle 5, Cleveland 1 3:00 — Loramie (22-3) vs. L.A. Dodgers 11, Chicago Cubs Franklin Monroe (12-12) 7 Kansas City 3, Milwaukee 2 ASEBALL L.A. Angels 8, San Francisco 8, tie Spring training Chicago White Sox 8, Texas 4 Colorado 6, San Diego (ss) 3 Spring Training Glance Oakland 11, San Diego (ss) 6 The Associated Press Cincinnati 14, Arizona 6 All Times EST Baltimore (ss) 5, Boston 3 AMERICAN LEAGUE Thursday's Games W L Pct St. Louis 8, Miami 2 Kansas City . . . . . . 6 0 1.000 Minnesota 7, Baltimore 1 Seattle . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 .857 Toronto 1, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 0 Baltimore. . . . . . . . 5 1 .833 Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 2 Chicago . . . . . . . . . 3 1 .750 Houston 7, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6 Tampa Bay . . . . . . 5 2 .714 Philadelphia 10, Atlanta 5 Houston . . . . . . . . . 4 2 .667 Boston 16, Pittsburgh 6 Minnesota . . . . . . . 4 2 .667 Milwaukee 4, Chicago White Cleveland. . . . . . . . 5 3 .625 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 .500 Sox 3

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BASKETBALL

New York 109, Golden State 105 Phoenix 105, San Antonio 101,

NBA glance

National Basketball Association The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York . . . . 34 20 .630 — Brooklyn . . . . . 34 24 .586 2 Boston. . . . . . . 30 27 .526 5½ Philadelphia. . 22 33 .400 12½ Toronto . . . . . . 23 35 .397 13 Southeast Division Miami . . . . . . . 41 14 .745 — Atlanta . . . . . . 33 23 .589 8½ Washington . . 18 38 .321 23½ Orlando. . . . . . 16 42 .276 26½ Charlotte . . . . 13 44 .228 29 Central Division Indiana . . . . . . 36 21 .632 — Chicago . . . . . . 32 25 .561 4 Milwaukee . . . 28 28 .500 7½ Detroit . . . . . . 23 37 .383 14½ Cleveland . . . . 20 38 .345 16½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio . . 45 14 .763 — Memphis. . . . . 38 18 .679 5½ Houston . . . . . 31 28 .525 14 Dallas . . . . . . . 25 32 .439 19 New Orleans . 20 39 .339 25 Northwest Division Oklahoma City42 15 .737 — Denver . . . . . . 37 22 .627 6 Utah . . . . . . . . 31 27 .534 11½ Portland . . . . . 26 31 .456 16 Minnesota. . . . 20 34 .370 20½ Pacific Division L.A. Clippers . 41 18 .695 — Golden State . 33 25 .569 7½ L.A. Lakers. . . 28 30 .483 12½ Phoenix. . . . . . 20 39 .339 21 Sacramento . . 20 39 .339 21 Wednesday's Games Cleveland 103, Toronto 92 Sacramento 125, Orlando 101 Detroit 96, Washington 95 Milwaukee 110, Houston 107 Memphis 90, Dallas 84 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 74

Atlanta 102, Utah 91 Denver 111, Portland 109 Thursday's Games L.A. Clippers 99, Indiana 91 Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Friday's Games Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Orlando, 7 p.m. New York at Washington, 7 p.m. Golden State at Boston, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Dallas at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Memphis at Miami, 8 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Saturday's Games Golden State at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10 p.m.

High school girls Thursday's Scores The Associated Press Girls Basketball Division II Celina 59, Wauseon 48 Lima Bath 41, Van Wert 36 Division III Ottawa-Glandorf 47, Delta 32 Division IV Convoy Crestview 53, Kalida 47, 2OT Maria Stein Marion Local 61, Waynesfield-Goshen 51 Minster 42, Ada 30 Pettisville 44, Edgerton 39, OT Sycamore Mohawk 58, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 43 Zanesville Rosecrans 54, Shadyside 41