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Sidney, Ohio

April 12, 2012

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Grand jury indictment Former Edison official charged BY WILL E SANDERS Ohio Community Media wsanders@dailycall.com

fourth-degree felonies of having an unlawful interest in a public contract. Kramer entered a plea of not guilty to the pair of felonies and an April 30 preTROY — A former director of market- trial hearing is scheduled. ing and public relations for Edison ComAccording to the indictment, Kramer munity College is facing allegedly committed the first offense bepossible prison time for tween Jan. 25, 2008 through June 27, the way authorities allege 2008, and the second offense between he conducted business as Dec. 5, 2008 through March 13, 2009, a representative of the when he was the director of marketing school. and public relations for Edison. Jack R. Kramer, 63, of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Terry Yellow Springs, was inLewis, who is handling the case, said dicted by a Miami County Kramer committed the criminal ofgrand jury and arraigned fenses while he held his position at Edion a secret indictment in son. Kramer Miami County Common “He was involved with obtaining Pleas Court on Tuesday afternoon on two media contracts (for the college) when he

had an interest in an agency from which he was associated with,” Lewis said. Having an unlawful interest in a public contract is when a public official authorizes or employs authority or influence of the public official’s office “to secure authorization of any public contract in which the public official, a member of the public official’s family, or any of the public official’s business associates has an interest.” Paul Nick, executive director of the Ohio Ethics Commission, which is the agency that investigated the case, declined to identify the dollar amount of the crimes and referred all other questions to the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office. See INDICTMENT/Page 3

Brown joins OSU staff

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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Earl D. Morrow • Marion H. Grubbs Jr. • Jerome Charles Didier • Mary M. Moore • Carol Ann (Greive) (Harvey) Swiger • Sharon C. “Grandma-Bop” Hiler • Linda Sue (Bowyer) Watson

INDEX Anna/Botkins ......................10 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................14-16 Comics................................11 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................20 Let Yourself Go......................7 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries..............................3 Religion ..............................8-9 Sports............................17-19 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 ...............20 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....12 Youth...................................13

TODAY’S THOUGHT “The surest test of discipline is its absence.” — Clara Barton (1821-1912) For more on today in history, turn to Page 11.

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JACKSON CENTER student Tara Jones, daughter of Raynae Williams, being removed from the vehicle by Sidney Fire and Emergency Services personnel during the Shelby County Mock Crash Program on Wednesday at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.

Mock crash emphasizes safety during prom season BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER jbumgarner@sdnccg.com With prom season in full swing, law enforcement officials presented a real life reminder to Shelby County teenagers to be careful on the roadways. Juniors and seniors from Shelby County schools attended a mock crash on Wednesday at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Students from Anna Local School and Botkins Local School did not attend. According to Sheriff John Lenhart, there is a program scheduled at Anna Local School in the next week.

“The reason we’re doing this is obvious,” said Lenhart. “We want to have a safe graduation and safe proms and after proms. We want them to have a good time and stay safe.” The program is designed to educate high school students about the dangers of being involved in an alcohol related traffic crash. The crash the students observed was between two vehicles and there was one fatality. There were two victims trapped in one of the vehicles and both were removed by Sidney Fire and Emergency Services personnel. There were five Jackson Center students who portrayed the victims as well as

the impaired driver. They are Tara Jones, daughter of Raynae Williams, Matthew Tussing, son of Deborah Tussing, Anne Frieders, daughter of Jack and Kay Frieders, Kyle Rasawehr, and Steven Dearwester, son of Christina Dearwester. The Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office, Sidney Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sidney Fire and Emergency Services and Shelby County Coroner Dr. Fred Haussman all participated in the program. SalmMcGill and Tangeman Funeral Home also participated in removing the deceased victim.

Deborah Reinhart Dr. Brown, of St. Marys, has been named the Shelby County Agriculture and Natural Resourses educator for the Ohio State University Extension. She began work here April 1. Brown gradBrown uated from Jackson Center High School and earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate, all in agricultural education, from the Ohio State University. Most recently, she was a part-time program assistant in the Auglaize County extension office, responsible for managing a family nutrition program. In the past, Brown was the first female production agriculture teacher in Ohio — in Clyde — and she worked for Ohio Farmers and for the Ohio Farm Bureau as an organization director for 15 years. She was a part-time program assistant in Miami County in the extension office for more than two years, taught at Wright State University See BROWN/Page 2

Commissioners honor dispatchers BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER jbumgarner@sdnccg.com

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Shelby County Commissioners went behind the scenes on Tuesday to give recognition to people who are often unseen but vital parts of the community — the dispatchers at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. This week marks the National Public Safety Telecommunicators

Week and the commissioners presented a proclamation to Jeff Baumann, a dispatcher with the Sheriff’s Office. Baumann has been a dispatcher for 17 years. Commissioners Julie Ehemann and Larry Kleinhans presented the proclamation. “These gentlemen and ladies are in here, unseen, and perform a vital role for our community,” said Ehemann. “We very much appreciate

what 911 operators do for the county.” Kleinhans echoed Ehemann’s sentiments adding “these folks are what we refer to as behind the scenes.” The National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week has been observed since 1981 and is always held during the second week of April.

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Norris hired as 4-H educator BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN ployed previously. pspeelman@sdnccg.com “She wants to wait until she’s in the office and will have an open Laura Norris has been named 4- house,” he said. “She prefers to reH youth development educator and tain her private life and that’s fair. Ohio State University Extension She didn’t say that. That’s my asService director for Shelby County. sumption. She’s excited about comShe is due to begin work May 1. ing. She’s coming with lots of new The announcement of Norris’s ideas, lots of credentials.” employment was made by email to According to the email, Norris the Shelby County Commissioners has earned a Bachelor of Arts and by Dr. Stephen E. Wright, West Re- a Master of Arts in linguistics, a gion director and associate depart- Bachelor of Science in wildlife biolment chairman of Ohio State ogy and a Master of Agriculture in Photo provided University Extension, in Colum- international agriculture. “She DREW VONDERHUEVAL (left) and Travis West bus. However, when he was con- comes to this position with manshow a few of the pieces that will be featured at tacted by the Daily News, Wright agement and 4-H experience,” refused to say where Norris is Wright’s email said. Sidney High School’s upcoming art show. from, where she earned her four Norris will fill positions vacated degrees or where she has been em- in August by Pam Leong, who re-

SHS art show begins Friday

Students at Sidney High School will let their art talent shine Friday and Saturday in the school’s gymnasium at an art show. The show will run from 5 to 10:30 p.m. each evening. The show will show

case a variety of student work, including drawings, paintings, photosculpture, graphs, ceramics and prints from freshmen through seniors. The event is free and open to the public.

Accident remains under investigation No charges have been issued for an accident which sent three people to the hospital on April 1. The accident remains under investigation. The accident happened at the intersection of Pike Street and Northwest Avenue around 1:13 a.m. The driver of one vehicle, Leon James Francis Jr., 26, 1235 St. Marys Ave., and his passenger Sarah E. Jones, 26, of Sidney were transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital by Sidney paramedics. The injuries to Francis are not known but Jones reportedly lost a thumb and sustained injuries to her left arm in the accident. The driver of the other vehicle involved

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Kevin L. Voltz, 45, of Springfield, was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital and later taken by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital with multiple facial fractures. According to the report, Francis was traveling northbound on North West Avenue and struck Voltz’s vehicle which was traveling eastbound on Pike Street. According to an eyewitness, Francis did not stop for the stop sign at the intersection. Alcohol was suspected and a blood test was taken on Francis. The results are not yet known. The Ohio State Patrol assisted the Sidney police with accident reconstruction.

BROWN Lake Campus and coordinated the agriculture program at OSU Lima campus. She continues to teach as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Northwestern Ohio. As the agriculture educator in Shelby County, she will serve as a liaison between OSU and the people of the county, she said. “The extensions extend

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WEDNESDAY -4 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to the 100 block of Lynn Street on a medical call. TUESDAY -1:29 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to the 100 block of East

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WEDNESDAY -2:26 a.m.: found property. Sidney police found a small grocery cart on the 1300 block of Wapakoneta Avenue. It was placed in the police department storage garage. -12:36 a.m.: found property. While on patrol, police found a Craftsman push mower at 218 N. Ohio Ave. It was placed in the department’s storage garage. TUESDAY -5:48 a.m.: found property. Police found a boys bicycle near 630 Sycamore Ave. It was placed in the department’s storage garage. MONDAY -3:14 a.m.: theft. Police responded to 706 S. Ohio Ave. on a report of Walnut Street on a medthe theft of a lawn ical call. mower. John J. Davis, 41, 225 1/2 E. Court St., was arrested for receiving stolen property. -3:05 a.m.: theft. PoTUESDAY -8:35 p.m.: burglary. lice responded to 509 S. Shelby County Sheriff ’s Miami Ave. on a report deputies responded to 1070 Stephens Road on a report of a burglary. Celebrate

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From Page 1 the research of the university to the counties,” she added. Brown will oversee two programs already in the works: West Ohio Agronomy Day and a farm fall tour. She has some ideas about projects that would be new to Shelby County and said she will pursue them if there is local interest. “Annie’s Project is designed for women in agriculture,” Brown said.

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tired, and Racie Zimpfer, who was apparently fired. However, Shelby County Commissioner Larry Kleinhans said that Leong’s focus was family and consumer science and Norris’s will be only 4-H. Wright said that Zimpfer was a program coordinator and that Norris is an educator. “An educator must have an advanced degree. A program coordinator has a bachelor’s,” he said. “An educator writes curriculum and supervises program coordinators and program assistants. A coordinator does progammatic supervision.” Shelby County will pay $25,000 annually to cover part of Norris’s salary. Her full salary amount was not disclosed.

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of the theft of a lawn mower and arrested John J. Davis, 41, 225 1/2 E. Court St.

Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -3:24 a.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to the 700 block of Fulton Street on a medical call. -3:18 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 600 block of North West Avenue. TUESDAY -10:23 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 300 block of Maple Street on a medical call. -6:03 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the intersection of North Street and Oak Avenue on a medical call. -5:36 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 700 block of Fielding Road.

“Succession planning, record keeping, relationships, communication, marketing — it provides a good overview of how women can have a positive impact on farming.” Her second hope is to establish a Forages for Horses program here. Brown was instrumental in developing the first such program in Hancock County. “And I like small farm conferences,” she added, “for people who are just getting started, people who are farming for a hobby, or those in farming niches.” Brown was interviewed by a committee that included OSU representatives and the Shelby County representatives. The county commissioners made a hiring recommendation to the state extension office and OSU offered Brown the position, which was open due to the retirement in August of Roger Bender. She went to work this month with little fanfare, however, because the OSU extension executives never notified the county commissioners that they had hired someone even though the county will pay $38,200 toward that person’s salary. OSU picks up the remainder. Brown declined to tell the Daily News what her salary is; therefore, the newspaper has instituted a public records search to get the information. “I called (the people in Columbus) on either the

23rd or the 26th of March,” Commissioner Larry Kleinhans told the Daily News this week. The local committee had thought the new person would start April 1 and Kleinhans thought the time was drawing near. “‘Is this going to happen?’ I asked. OSU said they had a verbal acceptance but they had to have it in writing,” Kleinhans said. “On Friday, March 30th, the trustees had a fish fry. At the fish fry, (Shelby County OSU extension office associate) Anita Barker said, ‘Did you get the email from Dr. (Keith) Smith?’” Smith is associate vice president/director of Ohio State University Extension in Columbus. He had sent Barker an email that Brown would begin work April 1. “I still haven’t had a conversation with Smith or Wright that Dr. Brown is coming here,” Kleinhans said after Brown had been on the job for a week. Dr. Stephen Wright is West Region director and associate department chairman of OSU Extension. For her part, Brown is eager to get to know Shelby County and Shelby Countians. “I’m excited about being here,” she said. “I’ve got big shoes to fill, following Roger Bender. Agriculture is my background. I enjoy working with farmers and farm families. I have a good feeling about being here.”

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PIQUA — Earl D. Morrow, 95, of Piqua, died at 9:45 pm Tuesday April 10, 2012 at Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Good Shepherd United Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

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LIMA — Sharon C. “Grandma-Bop” Hiler, 72, died April 9, 2012, at 2:40 a.m. in her residence in Lima. She was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Chanute, Kan., to the late Fred R. and Thelma L. (Ray) Waters. She married Jim Hiler Sept. 12, 1958, and he survives in Lima. Other survivors include two sons, Mark Hiler (Andrew Fuston), of New York, N.Y., and Mike (Mindy) Hiler, of Sidney; two daughters, Nancy (Gary) Clements, of Lima, and Lisa (Adam) Akers, of Bowling Green; and seven grandchildren, Kirstie and Shelby Clements, Jessica Akers, Amanda and Shane Kelly, and Karli and Kelsi Hiler. Two half brothers, Harold Waters and Robert Waters, preceded

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ROSEWOOD — Mary M. Moore, 95, of Rosewood has had an address change to One Heavenly Place on April 11, 2012, at 8:40 a.m. at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 18, 1917, in Fletcher, the daughter of the late Charles B. and Sadie Ellen (Harp) Niswonger. Mary lost her mother at an early age and was raised by her stepmother, Gertrude Simmons. Mary and her loving husband of 78 years, Chester R. Moore, were married April 14, 1934, at the Rosewood Methodist Church by the Rev. Roy Miller. She is survived by her husband, Chester, of Rosewood; son, Chester Eugene Moore and companion Susan Guttormsen, of Howard; daughter, Shirley and husband Dale Duke, of Urbana; grandsons, Timothy and Todd, of Marysville; granddaughter, Kay and husband Kevin Nicol, of Raymond; step grandson, Cory Duke, of Sidney; step granddaughter, Erin Duke and family, of Springfield; great-grandsons, Danny, Kyle, Matt, James and Logan; two g r e a t - g r e a t grandchildren, Olivia and Gage; mother of grandchildren, Martha Moore, of Marysville; foster grandson, Keith Bradford and family; foster granddaughter, Pam

Merriner and family; and nieces many and nephews. Also surviving, one sister, Juanita Francis, Petoskey, of Mich.; one sister-in-law, Elizebeth Niswonger; and special friends and caregivers, Cindy and Mark Lumbatis, of Conover. One grandson, two brothers, one half brother, one stepbrother, one stepsister preceded her in death. Mary was a lifetime homemaker, helping on the family dairy farm, tending a large garden and canning many fruits and vegetables. Her favorite past time was making beautiful quilts for the family to enjoy along with many other sewing projects. Mary and Chester enjoyed polka and square dancing and spent most Saturday nights of their married life dancing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with the Rev. Harold McKnight, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco. Family and friends may visit on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

INDICTMENT Kramer, also a locally known radio play-byplay announcer for area sports and who runs an online sports broadcasting website, was released on a recognizance bond following his brief court arraignment. When contacted over the telephone, Kramer withheld commenting on the allegations and said he only learned of them “a few days ago.”

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If convicted, Kramer faces between one to three years in prison, but could also receive a community control sanctions sentence. Edison Community College President Cristobal Valdez reserved commenting on the case because it was the first he had heard about the allegations. “At this point, I would decline,” Valdez said.

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Linda Sue (Bowyer) Watson JACKSON CENTER— Linda Sue (Bowyer) Watson, 55, of Jackson Center, lost her lengthy 12year battle with cancer on April 10, 2012, at home, in the loving arms of her family. Linda Sue was born Aug. 19, 1956, in Lima, the daughter of the late Susie (Szekely) Bowyer and survived by her father, Richard E. Bowyer, of North Little Rock, Ark. Linda Sue graduated from Allen East High School, Lafayette, with the class of 1975. Linda Sue is survived by her loving husband, James “JIMBO” Watson, of Jackson Center; her daughter, Tanya (Kevin) Wray, of Quincy; one grandson, Devin Wray; and her granddaughters, Katelyn Dunfee, Ashlyn, Ciara, Kelcie and Keysha Wray. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Sherri Oakley; her stepsons, Jamie (Robin) Watson and Jerry (Veronica) Watson; numerous stepgrandsons and stepgranddaughters; two stepgreat-grandsons; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and her devoted pet cats, Bandit and Gizmo. Also surviving are her Bob (Sue) siblings, Bowyer, of San Diego, Calif., Denny (Linda P.) Bowyer, of Robertsdale, Ala., Gary (Cynthia)

Bowyer, of Convoy, Judy Bowyer and Maisie BowyerSalcido, of Robertsdale, Ala., Dewey ( R e g i n a ) Bowyer, of San Bernardino, Calif.; her sisters-in-law, Carol Colasanti, Cathy Hayden, April (John) Callahan; and brothersin-law, Mike (Deb) Watson and Andy (Missy) Watson. Besides her mother, Linda was preceded in death by one brother, Ron Bowyer; brother-inlaw, Tony Watson; and her in-laws, Junior Lee Watson and Ruth Hatcher. Linda Sue was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and a truly loving friend to many. Linda Sue attended the New Beginnings Church in DeGraff and had previously worked at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was very dedicated to her work, loved the staff and employees she worked with and will be sadly missed by many. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with Pastor Eddie Freshour officiating. All arrangements are in care of the staff at the Adams Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

Carol Ann (Greive) (Harvey) Swiger BELLEFONTAINE —Carol Ann (Greive) (Harvey) Swiger, 60, of Bellefontaine, formerly of Piqua, went home Friday April 6, 2012, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine. She was born in Piqua on May 23, 1951, a daughter of Carl J. and Virginia M. (Meyer) Greive. Survivors include five children, David L. and Jennifer L. (Greive) Curtner, Christian L. and Karrie M. (Krezek) Greive, Gary A. and Samantha J. (Greive) White, James R. and Paula J. (Harvey) Blair, and Kevin C. Harvey; also 13 grandchildren,

and one great-grandchild. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting with anyone who would make her laugh, and crossword puzzles. Memorial services will be officiated Friday by Pastor Donald R. Wells, at Piqua Baptist Church, 1402 W. High St., Piqua, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by reception dinner announced at the memorial service. Arrangements by Jennings Farley Funeral Home. Email condolences may be directed to www.jenningsfarley.com.

Charity auction, chicken dinner set for Saturday Holy Angels School will hold its annual charity auction and chicken dinner Saturday at the Holy Angels School gymnasium. The chicken dinner, which begins at 5 p.m., will be served to those who bought tickets in advance. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a live auction at 7 p.m. Among items up for auction are a four-night stay in Keystone, Colo., a Cincinnati Reds ticket package, Ohio State clothing, luggage, bookshelves, wicker furniture, an MP3 player, tools, jewelry, and children’s games and furniture. Each Holy Angels School class has assembled a basket to be auctioned. They include

“Wet and Wild” from the kindergarten; “Jungle Fever” from the first grade; “Krafty Kids” from the second grade; “Sports” the third grade; “Mother’s Day” the fourth grade; “Oh The Places You Will Go” from the fifth grade; “Kindle Your Thinking” the sixth grade; “Lucky Loot” the seventh grade; and “Outdoorsman/woman” from the eighth grade. Faculty and staff have donated a variety of gift cards to be auctioned. Traditionally, one of the most sought-after items is “Dinner for Eight” presented by the Holy Angels Church pastor, the Rev. Dan Schmitmeyer. Refreshments will be served during the auction. The event is open to the public.

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Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys seek dismissal of Shelby County charges Attorneys for suspended Shelby County Sheriff D e a n Kimpel have filed a motion requesti n g charges pending in Shelby County Kimpel Common Pleas Court against their client be dropped, questioning the constitutionality of the law. They claim the law is vague because it does not make clear the â&#x20AC;&#x153;permissible scope of useâ&#x20AC;? of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) computer system. The motion seeks to dismiss five felony charges against Kimpel relating to his alleged misuse of OHLEG, a government computer program that provides information personal about individuals. Kimpel allegedly used OHLEG to look up information on four women for personal reasons. The motion for dismissal states that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the facts are not in disputeâ&#x20AC;? in the case, noting that the dates, times, places and alleged computers used by Kimpel to look up the women are factual. However, the attorneys argue, Kimpel â&#x20AC;&#x153;does not accept and, in fact, contests that the actions allegedâ&#x20AC;Ś.constitutes criminal conduct under the United States and Ohio Constitutions.â&#x20AC;? The attorneys state that â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the datesâ&#x20AC;Ś.the defendant was the duly elected Sheriff of Shelby County, Ohio, and had authority, with a password, to use the OHLEG system.â&#x20AC;? They question if the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) is â&#x20AC;&#x153;unconstitutionalâ&#x20AC;? relating to the matter and questions if it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;void for vaguenessâ&#x20AC;Ś.andâ&#x20AC;Śthe indictmentâ&#x20AC;Ś.should be dismissed?â&#x20AC;? According to Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, by challenging the ORC statute, the court must decide if the statute regarding OHLEG is â&#x20AC;&#x153;sufficientâ&#x20AC;? enough that a â&#x20AC;&#x153;person of ordinary intelligenceâ&#x20AC;? can comply with it and whether the law is â&#x20AC;&#x153;specific enough to prevent official arbitrariness or discrimination in its enforcementâ&#x20AC;? and questions whether the law specifies any â&#x20AC;&#x153;standard of conductâ&#x20AC;Ś.at all.â&#x20AC;? The attorneys quoted from ORC 2913.04 (D)

which deals with the unauthorized use of the OHLEG, stating in part, â&#x20AC;&#x153;no person shall knowingly gain access to, attempt to gain access to, cause access to be granted to, or disseminate information gained from access to the Ohio Law Enforcement Gatewayâ&#x20AC;Ś.without the consent of, or beyond the scope of the express or implied consent of, the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI & I)â&#x20AC;? and they question what is meant by â&#x20AC;&#x153;permissible scope of use.â&#x20AC;? Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys argue that the Ohio Attorney General has not established rules under which the Superintendent of BCI & I can adopt standards for OHLEG operations and they state the Ohio Administrative Code does not address â&#x20AC;&#x153;operations or standards of conduct for OHLEG use.â&#x20AC;? The attorneys referred to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;vaguenessâ&#x20AC;? of the law, stating that it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;unconstitutionalâ&#x20AC;? because â&#x20AC;&#x153;a person of ordinary intelligenceâ&#x20AC;? would not understand â&#x20AC;&#x153;what he is required to do under the lawâ&#x20AC;? in reference to the use of OHLEG. Because the law is not clear, the attorneys argued that it â&#x20AC;&#x153;permits the arbitrary arrest of people who do things in a way that the police decide is improper.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue is not whether or not (Kimpel) had consent to use OHLEG, he clearly did as an elected law enforcement officer and also by virtue of an issued user name and password for the (OHLEG) system. The question then becomes what the scope of that consent was. Without any direction or guidance whatsoever on the scope of consent, there is no standard by whichâ&#x20AC;Ś.(Kimpel)â&#x20AC;? could have determined what was acceptable conduct in his use of OHLEG. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A law isâ&#x20AC;Ś.vague when it delegates basic policy matters to policemen, judges and juries for resolution,â&#x20AC;? Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys noted, stating that the charges in the indictment against their client â&#x20AC;&#x153;are vague on their face as to all counts and the case should be dismissed.â&#x20AC;? Prosecutors have until May 14 to respond to the motion for dismissal. A hearing has been set in the case for Friday at 1:15 p.m. in Common Pleas

Court but the nature of the session has not been made public. Trial in the case is set to begin July 30. If he is convicted ,Kimpel could face up to one year in jail on each charge. By Kathy Leese Attorneys for suspended Shelby County Sheriff Dean Kimpel have filed a motion requesting charges pending in Shelby County Common Pleas Court against their client be dropped, questioning the constitutionality of the law. They claim the law is vague because it does not make clear the â&#x20AC;&#x153;permissible scope of useâ&#x20AC;? of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) computer system. The motion seeks to dismiss five felony charges against Kimpel relating to his alleged misuse of OHLEG, a government computer program that provides personal information about individuals. Kimpel allegedly used OHLEG to look up information on four women for personal reasons. The motion for dismissal states that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the facts are not in disputeâ&#x20AC;? in the case, noting that the dates, times, places and alleged computers used by Kimpel to look up the women are factual. However, the attorneys argue, Kimpel â&#x20AC;&#x153;does not accept and, in fact, contests that the actions allegedâ&#x20AC;Ś.constitutes criminal conduct under the United States

and Ohio Constitutions.â&#x20AC;? The attorneys state that â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the datesâ&#x20AC;Ś.the defendant was the duly elected Sheriff of Shelby County, Ohio, and had authority, with a password, to use the OHLEG system.â&#x20AC;? They question if the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) is â&#x20AC;&#x153;unconstitutionalâ&#x20AC;? relating to the matter and questions if it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;void for vaguenessâ&#x20AC;Ś.andâ&#x20AC;Śthe indictmentâ&#x20AC;Ś.should be dismissed?â&#x20AC;? According to Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, by challenging the ORC statute, the court must decide if the statute regarding OHLEG is â&#x20AC;&#x153;sufficientâ&#x20AC;? enough that a â&#x20AC;&#x153;person of ordinary intelligenceâ&#x20AC;? can comply with it and whether the law is â&#x20AC;&#x153;specific enough to prevent official arbitrariness or discrimination in its enforcementâ&#x20AC;? and questions whether the law specifies any â&#x20AC;&#x153;standard of conductâ&#x20AC;Ś.at all.â&#x20AC;? The attorneys quoted from ORC 2913.04 (D) which deals with the unauthorized use of the OHLEG, stating in part, â&#x20AC;&#x153;no person shall knowingly gain access to, attempt to gain access to, cause access to be granted to, or disseminate information gained from access to the Ohio Law Enforcement Gatewayâ&#x20AC;Ś.without the consent of, or beyond the scope of the express or implied consent of, the superintendent of the

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI & I)â&#x20AC;? and they question what is meant by â&#x20AC;&#x153;permissible scope of use.â&#x20AC;? Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys argue that the Ohio Attorney General has not established rules under which the Superintendent of BCI & I can adopt standards for OHLEG operations and they state the Ohio Administrative Code does not address â&#x20AC;&#x153;operations or standards of conduct for OHLEG use.â&#x20AC;? The attorneys referred to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;vaguenessâ&#x20AC;? of the law, stating that it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;unconstitutionalâ&#x20AC;? because â&#x20AC;&#x153;a person of ordinary intelligenceâ&#x20AC;? would not understand â&#x20AC;&#x153;what he is required to do under the lawâ&#x20AC;? in reference to the use of OHLEG. Because the law is not clear, the attorneys argued that it â&#x20AC;&#x153;permits the arbitrary arrest of people who do things in a way that the police decide is improper.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue is not whether or not (Kimpel) had consent to use OHLEG, he clearly did as an elected law enforce-

ment officer and also by virtue of an issued user name and password for the (OHLEG) system. The question then becomes what the scope of that consent was. Without any direction or guidance whatsoever on the scope of consent, there is no standard by whichâ&#x20AC;Ś.(Kimpel)â&#x20AC;? could have determined what was acceptable conduct in his use of OHLEG. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A law isâ&#x20AC;Ś.vague when it delegates basic policy matters to policemen, judges and juries for resolution,â&#x20AC;? Kimpelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys noted, stating that the charges in the indictment against their client â&#x20AC;&#x153;are vague on their face as to all counts and the case should be dismissed.â&#x20AC;? Prosecutors have until May 14 to respond to the motion for dismissal. A hearing has been set in the case for Friday at 1:15 p.m. in Common Pleas Court but the nature of the session has not been made public. Trial in the case is set to begin July 30. If he is convicted ,Kimpel could face up to one year in jail on each charge.

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Puppies abandoned TOLEDO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An Ohio man accused of zipping six bulldog-mix puppies into a suitcase and leaving it next to a trash bin might have gotten away with it if he had remembered to remove the luggage tag bearing his contact information, authorities said Wednesday.

A Toledo Area Humane Society officer filed two misdemeanor charges of abandoning animals against Howard Davis, 53, of Toledo, this week, according to court records. Davis was not arrested, and he could not be found for comment Wednesday.

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Parole denied CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) — A prison panel denied parole Wednesday to mass murderer Charles Manson in his 12th and probably final bid for freedom. Manson, now a graybearded, 77-year-old, did not attend the hearing where the parole board ruled he had shown no efforts to rehabilitate himself and would not be eligible for parole for another 15 years. “This panel can find nothing good as far as suitability factors go,” said John Peck, a member of the panel that met at Corcoran State Prison in Central California. Also playing heavily into the board’s decision was something Manson had said recently to one of his prison psychologists that Peck read aloud.

U.S. sues Apple Inc. WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says avid best-seller readers who use electronic books have been getting ripped off. Tina Fey’s “Bossy Pants,” Tim Tebow’s “Through My Eyes” and Keith Richards’ “‘Life” — maybe they should have cost less. The Justice Department and 15 states sued Apple Inc. and major book publishers Wednesday, alleging a conspiracy that raised the price of electronic books. They said the scheme cost consumers more than $100 million in the past two years by adding $2 or $3, sometimes as much as $5, to the price of each e-book.

Axl Rose says no NEW YORK (AP) — The acrimony that helped dissolve Guns N’ Roses nearly 20 years ago still lingers. Axl Rose announced Wednesday that he won’t be showing up to see the band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and declined the honor for himself. In a letter to the hall, band fans and “To Whom It May Concern,” Rose listed several reasons for not attending Saturday’s ceremony in Cleveland, including a feeling that the hall does not respect him. In declining his own induction, he added: “I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized nor may anyone be permitted to accept any induction for me or speak on my behalf.” The hall said in a statement that it still plans to induct Rose with the rest of the group. “We are sorry he will not be able to accept his induction in person,” it said.

OUT OF THE BLUE Cow escapes PATERSON, N.J. (AP) A cow that escaped from a New Jersey slaughterhouse will be spared. The black-and-white bovine was running through the streets of Paterson sometime after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Animal control officer John De Cando tells The Record newspaper it was like “Dodge City” with police cars trying to corral the 750-pound animal. But the cow managed to break loose. De Cando tranquilized the cow after it became trapped between a fire hydrant and a truck. De Cando says the slaughterhouse owner has promised to take the animal to a farm.

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Zimmerman charged in death JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The neighborhood watch volunteer who shot 17year-old Trayvon Martin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder Wednesday after weeks of mounting tensions and protests across the U.S. George Zimmerman, 28, could get up to life in prison if convicted in the slaying of the unarmed black teenager. Special prosecutor Angela Corey announced the charges but would not discuss how she arrived at them or disclose other details of her investigation, saying: “That’s why we try cases in a courtroom.” Second-degree murder is typically brought in cases when there is a fight or other confrontation that results in death but involves no premeditation to kill. It carries a mandatory minimum of 25 years behind bars when a gun is used. Martin’s parents expressed relief over the decision to prosecute their son’s killer. “The question I would really like to ask him is, if he could look into Trayvon’s eyes and see how innocent he was, would he have then pulled the trigger? Or would he have just let him go on home?” said his father, Tracy Martin.

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STATE ATTORNEY Angela Corey, special prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin case, announces that George Zimmerman will be charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin during a news conference Wednesday in Jacksonville, Fla. Zimmerman fatally shot Trayvon Martin as he walked home in Sanford, Fla. on Feb. 26. Corey would not disclose Zimmerman’s whereabouts for his safety but said that he will be in court within 24 hours, at which point he can request bail. He turned himself in in Florida. Zimmerman’s new attorney, Mark O’Mara, said Zimmerman will plead not guilty and will invoke Florida’s “stand your ground” law, which gives people wide leeway to use deadly force without having to retreat in the

face of danger. The lawyer asked that people not jump to conclusions about his client’s guilt and said he is “hoping that the community will calm down” now that charges have been filed. “I’m expecting a lot of work and hopefully justice in the end,” O’Mara said. On Tuesday, Zimmerman’s former lawyers portrayed him as erratic and in precarious mental condition. But O’Mara said Zimmerman was OK:

“I’m not concerned about his mental well-being.” Zimmerman, whose father is white and whose mother is Hispanic, has asserted since the Feb. 26 killing in Sanford that he shot in self-defense after the teenager attacked him. Martin’s family argued Zimmerman was the aggressor. The shooting brought demands from black leaders for his arrest, touched off protests in which people wore hooded sweatshirts like the one the teenager had on, and set off a furious debate over race and self-defense that reached all the way to the White House, where President Barack Obama observed: “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.” Separately, the U.S. Justice Department’s civil rights division is conducting its own investigation. Corey said the decision to bring charges was based on the facts and the law, declaring: “We do not prosecute by public pressure or by petition.” One of the biggest hurdles to Zimmerman’s arrest over the past month was Florida’s “stand your ground” law, which affords strong protection to those who use deadly force.

2 Marines killed in Osprey crash RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Two U.S. Marines were killed and two severely injured in the crash of a hybrid aircraft in Morocco on Wednesday, officials said. The Marines were taking part in joint U.S.-Moroccan military excercises located in the south of the country based in Agadir, said U.S. Embassy spokesman Rodney Ford in Rabat, who gave the toll. Capt. Kevin Schultz, a Marine spokesman at the Pentagon in Washington, confirmed that the aircraft involved was an MV-22 Osprey, which takes off and lands like a helicopter and flies like an airplane. The aircraft was participating in a U.S.-Moroccan military exercise known as “African Lion.” The Osprey was flying from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, a defense official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because AP Photo/David Guttenfelder the matter is in the early stages of investigation. NORTH KOREAN technicians man computer terminals at The annual exercise which North Korea's space agency's General Launch Command Center on the outskirts of Pyongyang Wednesday. Engineers are pumping fuel into a rocket that is set to carry a satellite into space, officials at the North Korean space agency’s central command center said Wednesday, showing reporters a live feed of the west coast launch pad.

began in 2008 runs from April 7 to 18 and involves 1,000 U.S. Marines and 200 soldiers, sailors and airmen. They were working with some 900 Moroccan soldiers. According to the U.S. Marine website, the exercise involved “everything from combined arms fire and maneuver ranges, aerial refueling and deliveries of supplies, to command post and nonlethal weapons training.” The main unit involved in the exercise is the 14th Marines, a reserve artillery regiment based in Fort Worth, Texas, but also includes members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The goal of the exercise is to train the two countries’ forces to work together. Further information about the crash was being withheld until the next of kin of the killed and injured Marines were notified, said Rodney Ford, spokesman of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat.

Syria says it will stop fighting by UN deadline

N.K. fuels rocket PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea fueled up a rocket Wednesday in preparation for what appeared to be an imminent liftoff while the country’s young leader strengthened his power with a new title making him the nation’s top political official. Kim Jong Un was named first secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party, a new post, while his late father, longtime leader Kim Jong Il, was given the posthumous title of “eternal general secretary” at a special Workers’ Party conference, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported. Kim Jong Un’s formal ascension, nearly four months after the death of his father, comes during a week of events leading up to celebrations Sunday marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of his grandfather, late President Kim Il Sung. The centennial is a major milestone in the nation Kim Il Sung founded in 1948, and the streets were awash with new posters, banners and the national flag. Outside the city’s

war museum and the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, women in traditional Korean dress gathered in clusters, practicing for this week’s events. North Korea has thrown open its doors to dozens of journalists from around the world to report on the events this week designed not only to honor Kim Il Sung but also to demonstrate unity as Kim Jong Un takes power. One of the marquee events is a satellite launch poised to take place as early as Thursday that has raised international concern. Space officials call the launch of the Unha-3 rocket, mounted with an Earth observation satellite, a “gift” to Kim Il Sung. They said Wednesday that the final step of injecting fuel into the three-stage rocket was under way in the coastal hamlet of Tongchangri. “The launch of the Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite is the pride of our nation and of our people,” Rim Kwang Myong, a mathematics major at Kim Il Sung University, told The Associated Press.

BEIRUT (AP) — Syria promised to comply with a U.N.-brokered cease-fire beginning Thursday but carved out an important condition — that the regime still has a right to defend itself against the terrorists that it says are behind the country’s year-old uprising. The statement Wednesday offered a glimmer of hope that a peace initiative by special envoy Kofi Annan could help calm the conflict, which has killed some 9,000 people. But the regime still has ample room to maneuver. In comments carried on the state-run news agency, Syria said the army has successfully fought off “armed terrorist groups” and reasserted state authority across the country. “A decision has been taken to stop these missions as of the morning of Thursday, April 12, 2012,” the statement said, adding: “Our armed forces are ready to repulse any aggression carried out by the armed terrorist groups against civilians or troops.” The government denies that it is facing an uprising by Syrians who want to dislodge the authoritarian family dynasty that has ruled the country for more than four decades.

Instead, the regime says, terrorists are carrying out a foreign conspiracy to destroy Syria. Because the regime has treated any sign of dissent as a provocation, there are only dim hopes for an abrupt end to the bloodshed. The White House cautioned that President Bashar Assad’s regime has reneged on promises to stop the violence in the past. “What is important to remember is that we judge the Assad’s regime by its actions and not by their promises, because their promises have proven so frequently in the past to be empty,” White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters in Washington. Annan is scheduled to brief the U.N. Security Council on Thursday by videoconference from Geneva. Many activists predict that huge numbers of protesters would flood the streets if Assad fully complies with the agreement and pulls his forces back to barracks. But Syria has ways to maintain authority even without the military, in the form of pro-regime gunmen called “shabiha” and the fiercely loyal and pervasive security apparatus.

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

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This Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St. • Shelby County Coin Club meets at 7:15 p.m. at First Church of God on Campbell Road. Meetings are open to anyone interested in coin collecting. There is a business session, program, awarding of attendance prizes for members, refreshments and a coin auction. • The Fort Rowdy Gathering committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Covington City Building, 1 S. High St., Covington. The public is welcome.

Friday Morning • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts story time for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.

Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited.

Friday Evening • Maplewood Grange will sponsor a euchre card party at Maplewood Grange Hall at 7 p.m. The public is welcome, and refreshments will be served. • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Botkins, 9 to 11 a.m. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Anna, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon • Women Walking in the Word meets at 1 p.m. at the Mount. Zion House of Prayer, 324 Grove St. Use the rear entrance.

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

Sunday Afternoon • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Trap Shoot at 7988 JohnstonSlagle Road beginning at noon, 10 birds. Program starts at 2 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public. • The Catholic Adult Singles Club will meet for bowling in Minster. Call (419) 678-8691 for information.

Sunday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 492-0823. • The New Knoxville Community Library will hold story time from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for children 3, 4 and 5. Stories, songs and more.

Monday Evening • Art Study Group meets at 6 p.m. at CJs HighMarks. For information, contact Starr Gephart at 295-2323. • The Shelby County Genealogical Society will meet at the First Church of God on Campbell Road at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Dave Mielke, of Botkins. He will tell about the “Fossils of Ohio.” Walk-ins welcome and use the rear door. (April only) • Women of the Moose meets at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Russell Road. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

Tuesday Morning • The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children 3, 4 and 5.

Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • The Springfield Regional Cancer Center in Springfield hosts a support and education group for cancer patients and their families from noon to 1:30 p.m. The groups are free and open to anyone who has a need for cancer education and support. For more information, call (937) 325-5001..

MS patient promotes Walk MS BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@sdnccg.com There are people among us who, when faced with adversity, rise to the occasion, meet the challenges and grow in ways they had never thought possible. Lora Gary, of Sidney, is one such person. Gary was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) five years ago. She was 36 and working as a customer service representative for Time Warner Cable in Lima. “At the time, I was told I would probably be in a wheelchair in threeto-five years and I didn’t believe them,” she said from her wheelchair in early April. “But it happened.” Gary is the MS ambassador for and site manager of the third annual Walk MS Shelby County, a fundraising event scheduled for April 21 at Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Individuals and teams may register in advance by calling (800) 344-4867 or emailing walkmsshelbycounty@gmail.com. Registering by April 18 will help to ensure that there is enough food for lunch to be served to all participants. Organizers also are looking for volunteers to help April 21 with onsite registrations, parking and to serve as greeters. People able to assist may sign up at the same email address. The walk offers oneand three-mile routes. About 350 people are expected to participate. The fundraising goal is $25,000, of which 25 percent will go to research and 75 percent stays in the community to assist MS patients. “I try really hard not to look at (the disease) as a disability,” Gary said. “It’s a challenge. Everyone has some kind of a challenge — loss of a job, loss of a child, some-

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LORA GARY (seated) gives registration materials to Paul Hohlbein before the MS Walk Shelby County in 2011. This year’s event will be April 21. thing,” she noted. MS is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, according to a pamphlet published by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS vary among individuals and are unpredictable. The disease interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving,” the pamphlet says. “I woke up one day nauseated. After a few days, I had vertigo, the room started swimming. A couple days after that, I started seeing two of everything. Then I lost all use of my left leg,” Gary said of the onset of her MS. Through Internet research, she and her husband, Nathan, had self-diagnosed MS before the doctors at the Ohio State Medical Center confirmed their fears. Gary’s sister also has MS. Research has not found that it is not hereditary, but there does seem to be a genetic link. There are several drugs available for treatment, but no cure, and the treatments often have debilitating side effects or are ineffective. MS patients can seem to go into remission and then suffer relapses.

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“I used to have three or four relapses a year,” Gary said. “I don’t so much any more. I just get worsening of symptoms.” A pump in her stomach now sends a muscle relaxant to her spine automatically. She has been wheelchairbound for two years and needs to rebuild strength in her legs to be able to stand. Researchers don’t know what causes MS. Some have theorized that a virus in young people triggers a gene that reacts as people get older. Most people with the disease are diagnosed between the ages for 20 and 50 and more than twice as many women as men contract it. It may be geographic: it shows up more often among people raised in colder climates. To date, nine teams have registered to do MS Walk Shelby County. Two years ago, there were 20 teams. Gary captains one, Team MS Multiple Shoes. Monica Black, of Anna, captains another, Monica’s Motivators. Black, who works at NK Parts and is also an MS patient, formed her team six years ago with six members who completed a fundraising walk in Troy. “It’s actually grown

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quite a bit from year to year,” Black said of her team. “Right now I have 86 friends, family and coworkers” who will join her in Tawawa Park for the Shelby County event. Having a local walk was Gary’s idea. She surprised herself by being able to coordinate a project involving some 600 people in 2010. “I look at my MS as a blessing because I’ve done things I never would have done,” she said. And she admits that in many ways, it has changed her for the better. “I’m not as judgmental. I’m more determined. I’m stronger than I ever thought I was. I’m more understanding and tolerant. I never thought I’d get past that first hurdle, to be able to say, ‘This is OK. I can live with this.’ I have my days where I want to punch something or scream. But now I have more good days than bad, and I’ve met amazing people along this journey. That’s the real blessing,” Gary said. It’s her faith that gets her through, she added: “My savior endured so much more than I have even remotely gone through,” she said. “Who am I to complain?”

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for the indoor garage sale during the Lions pancake breakfast April 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. For fee information and to reserve a space, call (937) 368-3700.

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YOURSELF GO FRIDAY • The Midwest Ceramic Show comes to Hara Arena in Dayton today through Sunday. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free parking. Admission info at (937) 278-4776. • The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, screens “South Pacific” at 7:30 p.m. Free. (937) 3390457. • Amos Memorial Library invites children 2 to 3 1/2 with caregivers to participate in Tales for Twos at 9:15 a.m. and children 3 1/2 to 5 with caregivers to participate in Preschool Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Free. 493-8354. • A book and bake sale will take place during regular library hours today and Saturday at the New Bremen Public Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. • Evening with the Arts at Botkins High School begins with optional spaghetti dinner from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $6. Performances and art exhibit from 5 to 8 p.m. Free. SATURDAY • The Champaign Aviation Museum hosts the Grimes Gathering of B-25s at Grimes Field, 1652 N. Main St., Urbana, beginning today and running through an early morning launch Tuesday. B-25 rides offered today through Monday. Celebrating the 70th anniversary reunion of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. Gates open at 9 a.m. today through Monday. For information, visit www.champaignaviationmuseum.com. • Hara Arena in Dayton hosts Piccadilly Circus today and Sunday. Performances at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today and 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets in advance $21-$32. Tickets at the door: $23-$34. (937) 278-4776. Bill Goodman’s Gun and Knife Show is in Hara Arena’s Ballarena today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9

Right to Life sets annual meeting Tom Strobhar, founder of Pro-Vita Advisors, will be guest speaker at the Shelby County Right to Life annual meeting April 17 at 7 p.m. in St. Remy Hall in Russia. Strobhar will share the story of his journey from being concerned about abortion to using his expertise as a stock broker and financial adviser to defund corporate contributions to Planned Parenthood. Educated at Columbia University in New York, he has initiated almost every pro-life shareholder resolution ever presented at corporate meetings. Strobhar is a past board member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants and the recipient of its first Integrity Award. According to Mary Schmiesing, a local prolife member, “I enjoy hearing Tom speak as he always has a new adventure to share. I am amazed at how he has been able to take his faith into the market place. He is truly a pro-life warrior” Also during the meeting, Ann Cordonnier will present an update on the reorganization of the Right to Life office and Tim Dietz will discuss the second annual

Scramble for Life May 19 at Shelby Oaks Golf Course. Members are encouraged to take guests to the meeting. Those interested in becoming members will have an opportunity to do so. Members of the public who are interested in hearing Strobhar’s talk are also invited.

a.m. to 4 p.m. $8 for adults, $1 for children under 12. www.GunShow.net. • GreenView Church hosts a spring smorgasbord from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Center in Plattsville, 3041 Creek Leatherwood Road. Tickets: $7 adults, $3 children 12 and under. • Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, offers a workshop, “Growing Up Wild,” for educators, home school parents and daycare providers. The workshop will teach how to connect children to the outdoors. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a lunch and a snack to share. Registration fee of $5. For information, call (937) 698-6493 or email education@bruknernaturecenter.com. • The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert for children at the Lima Public Library at 10:30 a.m. The program will feature all types of music from Michael Jackson to patriotic favorites, and is perfect for preschool and early elementary students. • Darke County Singles hosts its monthly dance featuring music by Tempest from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. Open to all singles 21 and over. $5. (937) 968-5007. • The West Central Ohio Autism Community, Bittersweet at Betty’s Farm and the Center for Autism and Dyslexia host the second annual “Stepping Out for Autism” 5K walk/run event in Bluffton University’s Salzman Stadium in Bluffton. Event hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $15 per person or $50 for a team of four. (419) 999-9174. • The Central Ohio Bluegrass Association hosts a gathering at Westerville Genoa Middle School, 5948 S. Old 3-C Highway, Westerville. Admission $10. Dinner and jam session at 5 p.m. Berachah Valley Band performs at 6

p.m. • The Dayton Audubon Society hosts a field trip in Sugarcreek MetroPark at West Pike Street and Conference Road in Dayton. Meet in the parking lot on Conference Road at 8 a.m. (937) 654-3301. • Children 4 years to fifth grade and their grandfathers can make a kite and fly it during Amos Memorial Library’s Go Fly a Kite Program beginning at 11:30 a.m. Free. 4928354. • Bluegrass in the Cornfields performs at Old Time Famous Music, 20322 U.S. 33, Wapakoneta, at 4 p.m. $10 admission. (419) 568-1220. SUNDAY • American Legion Auxiliary No. 387 in Minster hosts a carryout chicken fry at the post on South Cleveland Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets: $6.50. Menu comprises four pieces of chicken, applesauce and dinner roll. Call (419) 628-2675. • Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, offers View from the Vista, a bird-watching event from 2 to 4 p.m. and Creature Feature, a visit with turtles, from 2 to 3 p.m. Free. For information, call (937) 698-6493. • Today is the deadline to register for a relief print-making workshop with Marilyn McPheron at the Gallery at the Holland in Bellefontaine. The workshop will be April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $45 for Logan County Arts League members, $55 for nonmembers. (937) 592-9002. • Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs screens “Force of Nature” at 7 p.m. as part of its Environmental Film series. Environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki will lead a discussion following the film. $6.50$7.50. WEDNESDAY • Amos Memorial Library hosts a Meet the Author presentation by Becky Cerling Powers, author of “Laura’s Children” in the art gallery at 1 p.m. 492-8354.

Couple plan wedding M A Y F I E L D HEIGHTS — Stephanie Suzanne Harman and Steven Andrew Lee, both of Eastlake, have announced their engagement and plans to marry April 27, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Executive Caterers at Landerin Mayfield haven Heights. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Michael and Pamela Harman, of Mentor. She is a 2003 graduate of Mentor High School and a 2007 graduate of Bowling Green State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism with a specialization in public relations. She is employed by NAS Recruitment Communications as an account strategist. Her fiance is the son of Thomas and Kathryn Lee, of Russells Point, formerly of Maplewood.

Lee/Harman He is the grandson of Diane Steenrod, of Sidney, and the late Louis and the Steenrod nephew of Louanne Hines, of Sidney. He graduated from Jackson Center High School in 2000 and from Bowling Green State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a minor in general science. He is employed by Thomas 5 Limited as a co-manager.

Rotary to build NB playground NEW BREMEN — New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary Club members and volunteers from the community will assemble the playground equipment Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. in Bremenfest Park. “One of the milestone days in this project has arrived,” said Kristin Hough, NB-NK Rotary Club president. “Our Sunshine Project Committee has been working toward this day for a year and a half, and we’re finally ready to begin building the Sunshine Playground.” The playground equipment was delivered in December, and has been in storage, awaiting installation. “We have more than 50 volunteers lined up,” said Hough. “It will take us most of the day, but in the end it will be worth it to see it installed.” Installation will be under the direction of Bob Griewe of Dave Williams and Associates, a consulting firm who builds spe-

cial needs playgrounds. McDonald’s of Minster and the New Bremen chapter of the TLC-OCCL mom’s club will provide meals and refreshments. The concrete work will be done by Homan and Stucke Construction Inc. in New Bremen. It is pouring and forming sidewalks, curbing and piers with concrete donated by the Spring Creek Concrete Co. in Minster. “I cannot say enough about the level of support we’ve received from the community,” Hough said. The Rotary-inspired Sunshine Playground is designed for children with special needs and various physical and mental challenges. The playground, when completed, will be integrated with an existing playground in a park with shelter houses, handicapped-accessible restrooms, and a handicapped accessible swimming pool. Because of the setting, children with special needs and children without special needs can play and with each other.

Princess party Sunday MINSTER — High school students who are members of St. Augustine/St. Joseph Church in Minster will host a princess party for little girls Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the St. Augustine Parish Center. Cinderella, Belle and Snow White will attend. Participants are asked to wear their prettiest dresses and

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TODAY • The Auglaize County Historical Society presents Anthony Gibbs, a scholar with the Ohio Humanities Council, in “His Promised land: John Parker and the Underground Railroad” at 7 p.m. in the Lockkeeper’s House in New Bremen. • The International Quilt Festival opens today and runs through Sunday at the Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati. Hours: 5-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8-$25 at www.quilts.com. • The Zoot Theatre Company presents “The Pearl,” a play based on the novel by John Steinbeck, at 8 p.m. tonight and Friday and at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday in the Mathile Theatre of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, downtown Dayton. Tickets: $12-$18 at (888) 228-3630 or w w w. t i c k e t c e n t e r stage.com. • The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert for children at the Delphos Public Library in Delphos at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature all types of music from Michael Jackson to patriotic favorites, and is perfect for pre-school and early elementary students. • New Knoxville Community Library hosts a “What’s the Best Book Ever!” pizza party for children in the fifth grade and older from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. • Darke County Center for the Arts presents singer/songwriter Lisa Biales at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net. • Amos Memorial Library offers Babies, Books and Blocks for children 1 to 3 1/2 years with a caretaker at 6 p.m. Free. 492-8354. • Bluegrass Cafe performs at Famous Old Time Music, 20322 U.S. 33, Wapakoneta, from 7 to 9 p.m. $5 admission. (419) 568-1220.

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What follows the Resurrection? “Write this churches that letter to the were exhibiting angel of the virtues such as church in Ephpatience, holiRevelaesus, ness, faithfultions 2:1.” ness and love. This verse beThe churches gins a living letwere also ter from the praised for doing Your John, works, Apostle good pastor originally sent to growing spirituthe church 1,900 speaks ally, persevering years ago, but and remaining The Rev. James relevant to the true to the bibliT. Johnson church today. cal precepts. Exiled to PatS o m e mos, John was visited by churches were considered the Lord Jesus and given financially poor, but they prophetic words to the were congratulated bechurches of the time. cause they were spirituThey were to help ally rich, which was more churches become what important than worldly they were meant to be, riches. timeless instructions to The apostle also extoday’s church as much horted the churches to reas they were when they main faithful to the were first written. Scriptures. Even though Let’s look at the gen- some churches were not eral messages that can seen as spiritual powerhelp all our churches ful- houses, they tried to fill their calling in this honor the Holy Scrippresent age. tures. This brought them • Exhortations: John praises for their faithfulcomplimented the ness.

• Criticisms: A number of the churches were criticized for what they had become, how they had fallen short since they started. One was chastened because they were not as in love with the Lord as when they started their spiritual journey. They had forgotten how much forgiveness they had received from God. Others lost their spiritual fire. They had become places where people could feel comfortable and never be spiritually challenged. Some were financial successes. They prospered from a worldly perspective, but they were poor from a spiritual viewpoint. Their prosperity had spoiled them. They became too much like the world. While all the churches were involved in good works, some of them were inferior. People were just going through the motions and didn’t really

have a heart for what they did. Some only did a few good works when they were able to do a lot more. In some churches, people got sidetracked and allowed members to get into ungodly doctrine and practices. Often that was the result of people marrying or socializing with unbelievers who led them away from where they should be spiritually. This caused a lot of people to weaken or lose their faith. There were some who perverted godly doctrine, such as grace. Some people were teaching that you could do whatever you wanted, fulfill the lusts of your flesh, because God’s grace would cover up their sinning. And some embraced cultic or demonic doctrines and practices. They got caught up in movements that denied the essentials of the faith. • Corrections: Repent

means to experience a change and go in the right direction. The apostle called on all the churches that got off course to repent if they were not being and doing what glorified God. Those who had lost their original spiritual zeal and life were exhorted to make changes to get back to where they should be. Those who got into false doctrines, cults or other spiritual error needed to take time to reexamine their spiritual life and compare it to what the Bible said. Then they needed to make necessary changes. Some needed to spiritually wake up and choose to be less worldly, less politically correct, less socially correct and more godly correct. Some of the churches had people who never had experience spiritual renewal. They had never been born again. They needed to help those peo-

ple receive salvation. While doing good works was common for the churches, they needed to rededicate themselves to do them with the right heart. Some were just trying to impress others. They needed to ask God to give them his heart for doing them. • Blessings: Some were not criticized, but encouraged to remain pure and holy and walk in love. They were encouraged to keep their eyes on Jesus and stay on course. All were exhorted to overcome their challenges. When they did, there were spiritual blessings that would come their way, such as eternal life, spiritual insight, anointing, power, preservation, protection, deliverance and God’s approval. • Summary: While these comments were written about 1,900 years See PASTOR/Page 9

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Abundant Life Apostolic Church 607 Sycamore Ave., Sidney, Ohio Phone: 937-492-2484 Pastor Michael Garber Worship Times Wednesday 7:30 PM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday 5:30 PM ___________________ Sidney Apostolic Temple 210 S. Pomeroy St., Sidney www.satemple.com Phone: 937-492-7456 Pastor: Mark L. Hina Jr. Bishop: Robert Fries Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Tuesday Prayer 7:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 PM

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Assembly Of God 1028 Park St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1328 www.sidneyag.org Senior Pastor Harry Peterson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Kid’s Church 10:30 AM Mini Church 10:30 AM Children’s Mininstry, Adult Study & Royal Ranger/Missionates Wednesday 7:00 PM

BAPTIST Calvary Chapel Baptist Church 71 N. Hamilton St., Minster Phone: 419-628-3717 Fax: 419-628-3457 Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Calvary United Baptist Church 9480 N. Co. Rd. 25A Phone: 937-492-5662 Pastor David Shepherd Worship Times Sunday 10:45 AM, 6:30 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Emmanuel Baptist Church 920 Sixth Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-0077 Pastor Brent Howard Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Christian Faith Baptist Church 608 S. Miami, Sidney Clarence Cox - Pastor Lee Ellis - Assistant Pastor Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM Worship Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Faith Baptist Church 2555 Millcreek Rd., Sidney Pastor R. Chad Inman Worship Times Sunday Servants with a Testimony 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study & King’s Kids ___________________ Favorite Hill Baptist Church 1602 South St., Piqua Phone: 937-773-6469 Pastor Larry Hanyes Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ First Baptist Church 309 E. North St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-4909 Reverend George Gnade Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM ___________________ First Baptist Church 53 S. Norwich Rd., Troy Phone: 937-339-3602 Senior Pastor Dale R. Christian Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:30 AM ___________________ First United Baptist Church Corner Miami Conservancy & Fair Rd., Sidney Pastor Tom Jones Asst. Pastor Rev. Leamon Branscum

Worship Times Thursday 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Good Shepherd’s Baptist Church 1069 Fairington Drive, Sidney Phone: 937-498-4409 Tim Small, Pastor Deaf Ministry Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM ___________________ Grace Baptist Church 137 W. Edgewood, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9061 Pastor James Alter Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM www.gracebaptistsidney.com ___________________ Indian Lake Baptist Church 225 West Lake Ave., Lakeview Pastor Don Faulder Worship Times Sunday 10:45 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday Evening 6:00 PM www.indianlakebaptistchurch.webs.com Email: lbc@embarqmail.com

___________________ Jackson Center Baptist, S.B.C. 109 E. College St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-5858 Pastor Reverend Keith Wisecup Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 606 Park St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-5009 Pastor David D. Wynn Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday 12:00 & 7:00 PM Prayer/Bible Study ___________________ New Life Church PJBC 329 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Pastor Ernie Jones Worship Times Sunday School 9:15 AM (all ages) Sunday Praise Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Bible Study & WAKE Teens 6 PM Wed. Bible Study & YOGI Kids 6 PM ___________________ Old Fashion Baptist Church 824 Second Ave., Sidney www.oldfashionbaptist.com

Phone: 937-489-3901 Pastor Duane Hatfield Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Pemberton Baptist Church Palestine St., Pemberton Phone: 937-523-5489 Pastor Terry Walters Worship Times Sunday 10:30-11:30 AM ___________________ Rumley Baptist Church Hardin Wapak Rd. (off 29), Anna Pastor Bill Cantrell Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM ___________________ Sidney Baptist Church 1322 E. Court St., Sidney Phone: 937-492-7722 Reverend David Moran Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Springcreek Baptist Church 15333 Miami-Shelby Rd., Piqua Phone: 937-773-4215 Reverend Fred Peterson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Studies 7:00 PM

BRETHREN Trinity Church of The Brethren 2220 N. Main Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9937 Pastor Brent K. Driver Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 320 E. Russell Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-5025 Senior Pastor Philip Chilcote Worship Times Traditional Worship 10:15 AM Children’s Sunday School 10:30 AM ___________________ Oran Christian Church 6424 Dawson Road Phone: 937-489-3670 Reverend Dale Ritts Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

CHURCH OF GOD First Church Of God 1510 Campbell Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-0094 Pastor Vern Allison Worship Times Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM ___________________ Freedom Life Church 9101 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8710 Pastor Michael Myers (Rhema Graduate) Worship Times Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM www.freedomlifepiqua.com ___________________ Northtowne Church Of God 2008 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1476 Pastor Tim Bartee Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Rail Road St. Church Of God 602 Railroad Street Pastor Charles Henry Jackson Phone: 937-497-9760 Worship Times Thursday 7:00 PM Sunday 6:00 PM

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints 475 W. Loy Road, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8904 Bishop Randall S. Frisby Worship Times Meetings 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Houston Congregational Christian Church 4883 Russia-Houston Rd., Houston Phone: 937-492-5025 Pastor James Manuel Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

EPISCOPAL St. Mark’s 231 N. Miami, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8584 Worship Times Sunday 9:30 AM Christian Formation Sunday 10:15 Family Worship Wednesday 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Father Aaron Gerlach

FULL GOSPEL LightHouse Ministries of Sidney 514 Michigan St., Sidney Phone: 937-419-2180 Pastor Paul Pearson Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Full Gospel Community Church 950 S. Children’s Home Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-492-9438 Pastor Jeff Hill Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday Children’s Church 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM

INDEPENDENT Blessed Hope Assembly Located in the Sidney Inn, Room 104

Pastor Ray Barnett - 937-564-3106 Asso. Pastor William Stem - 937-622-0972 Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10 AM Wednesday Bible study - 7:00 PM ___________________ Buckeye Gospel Barn 8291 St. Rt. 235, Quincy Phone: 937-585-6090 Pastors Jerry & Bobbi Allen Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM Home Bible Study Fri. 6:30 PM Come As You Are ___________________ Central Bible Ministries 113 Kossuth St., Sidney centralbibleministries.org Phone: 937-498-1958 Pastor John Spencer Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Christ The King Church 17570 St. Rt. 274, Jackson Center Phone: 937-492-8251 Pastor John Settlage Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Christian Education 10:15 AM Worship Service Prayer & Praise Wednesday 7:00 PM ___________________ Church of Jesus 421 Wood St., Piqua Pastor Brian Hamilton Phone: 937-773-4004 Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Faith Alliance Church 6670 Knoxville Ave., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-3688 Reverend Tom Sager, Pastor Worship Times Sunday 8:30 AM Traditional Service 10:45 AM Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church Sunday School 9:45 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Jr. High Bible Study and Children’s Programs (K-5) 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study 8:30 PM Youth Discipleship Training (Nursery available at all services) ___________________ Glory Bound Pentecostal Church of God 1106 N. Main, Sidney Phone: 937-4982272 Pastor Timothy Young Worship Times Sunday School 11:00 AM Praise &Worship 12:00 NOON ___________________ Lockington New Beginnings Church 10288 Museum Trail, Piqua, OH 45356 (in Lockington) Worship Times Sunday 9:30 AM ___________________

Manna Church at the Sidney Inn, Sidney Phone: 937-498-1790 Michael Brideweser, Pastor Celebration Service Sundays 10:30am at the Sidney Inn Cell Groups: Tuesdays 6:30pm in homes ___________________ North Broadway Church of Christ 2655 N. Broadway, Sidney Phone: 937-492-1500 Brent Wright, Evangelist Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM ___________________ Northland Church Corner of 25A and Sharp Rd. South of Anna Worship Times Sunday Bible Study 2:00 PM Worship 4:00 PM Special Gospel Singing first Saturday of every month 7:00 PM ___________________ Only Believe Ministries Christian Center 13815 Botkins Rd., Botkins Phone: 937-693-3554 Pastors Peter & Phyllis Doseck Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM ___________________ Piqua Christian Church 3969 W. St. Rt. 185, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8143 Sr. Minister Travis Mowell Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wed. Family Gathering 7:00 PM ___________________ Port Jefferson Church of Christ 217 Wall St., Pt. Jefferson Phone: 937-339-5007 Evangelist Jim Witt Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM ___________________ Salvation Army Church 419 N. Buckeye Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-492-8412 Pastors Majs. Herb & Angie Carter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM ___________________ Springcreek Christian Church Miami Shelby at Wiles Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-498-4209 Pastor David E. Clem Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM ___________________ Word of Life Ministries, International 451 Second Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-710-4777 Pastors Jim & Janice Johnson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM

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Churches plan Divine Agency schedules Mercy Sunday services fundraiser April 28 Two local Catholic churches have announced services for Divine Mercy Sunday, which is the first Sunday after Easter. Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney will hold services Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be Scripture readings, confession, veneration and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Closing prayers will be at 5 p.m. Services also will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster. Services will begin with a Divine Mercy video at 2 p.m., followed by exposition and prayers from 3 to 4. Four priests will be available for confessions during those two hours. Participants are free to attend any part or all of the schedule. The following link opened the Novena, which began on Good Friday:

http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/Nov ena/divine.htm. Organizers of the services at Holy Angels said Divine Mercy Sunday “brings us our Lord’s promise of an ‘ocean of graces’ for souls, ‘especially for poor sinners,’ and each of us, as sinners, most abundantly need the graces of the risen Christ to wash away those sins. Even those of us who are striving for holiness need deeper conversion and renewal. Sin is the problem, divine mercy is the answer! Blessed John Paul II said this gift of mercy will be particularly needed in the third millennium. Mercy Sunday, as the main revelation Jesus gave to St. Faustina, is the crowning of that gift of mercy for the whole world.” More information and brochures will be available at church.

Services set Church to hold — Congregameal, rummage sale tionPIQUA Anshe Emeth in FLETCHER — The Fletcher United Methodist Church will offer its Neighbor to Neighbor Community Free Meal on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will include ham, cheesy potatoes, roll, salad and dessert.

There will also be a rummage sale at the same time with all proceeds going toward missions. The event is hosted by the United Methodist Women in conjunction with members of the Lostcreek United Church of Christ.

Piqua will hold a combination Shabbat service/Yom H’ashoah observance on April 21 at 10 a.m. The synagogue is located at 320 Caldwell St. For further information, check the website at www.ansheemeth.org or call (937) 547-0092.

ST. HENRY — A “Dealing in Denim” fundraiser will be held April 28 to raise charitable support for Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley. The event will be held at Romer’s Catering. Doors will open at 6 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30. The evening of casual entertainment will feature casino games and music . The cost of the evening is $25 per person, which includes dinner, dessert, music and $10,000 in casino currency. A cash bar will be available. Guests may use game winnings to purchase chances for gift baskets that have been donated by local businesses. The event will benefit the Northern Counties programs of Catholic Social Services in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami and Shelby counties. The agency annually assists more than 1,000 area residents in the five-county area with services that include pregnancy counseling, adoption, senior visiting and mental health counseling. Support raised by the event will be earmarked to help fund CSSMV’s Early Childhood Initiative, a professional counseling service that helps day-care staffs, teachers and parents identify and assist young children with unique behavioral and developmental needs. For tickets and further information, contact Kim Custenborder at custenborderk@cssmv.org or call (937) 214-1126

Open house planned CARTHAGENA — St. Charles Senior Living Community, 2860 U.S. 127, will have an open house April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. The nonprofit retirement community has 54 apartments, one-bedroom

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ago, they are relevant today because God’s Word is always relevant. It never changes. The evaluations are as valid today as when John wrote them. The corrections still need to be made. And the blessings are still for today. The church of 2012 needs to be true to eternal truths, not temporal ones, which are here today and different tomorrow. Romans 12:2 tells us: Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. Christians are to be eternal beings. We are to represent Jesus to the people who are unsaved. We are to hold to a higher standard. When we do, we will be able to one day hear the Lord say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY LUTHERAN Emmanuel Lutheran Church 17714 Montra Road, Montra Phone: 937-596-6462 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM __________________ Grace Ev. Lutheran Church 607 S. Main St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-6516 Pastor Kent Hollis Worship Times Sunday Traditional 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Contemporary 10:30 AM __________________ Montra Lutheran Parish 17716 High St. R.R.#1, Anna Phone: 937-596-6509 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Sunday Worship Times Emmanuel 8:30 AM St. Jacobs 9:45 AM St. Mark, Clay Township 11:00 AM __________________ Redeemer Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 300 W. Mason Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-2461 Pastor Ken Castor Worship Times Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM __________________ St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church 18280 Pasco Montra Road, P.O. Box 547, Jackson Center Phone: 937-693-3119 Pastor Shannon Vogelezang Worship Times Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School 8:45 AM __________________ St. Jacob Lutheran 101 W. Main, Anna Phone: 937-394-4421 Pastor Michael Althauser Worship Times Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ St. John’s Lutheran Church 120 W. Water Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8047 Rev. Jonathan W. Schriber Worship Times Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Contemporary Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School Sunday 10:30 AM Traditional __________________ St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church 301 E. State St., Box 508, Botkins Phone: 937-693-3261 Pastor Robert Carter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Trinity Lutheran Church (Southern Ohio Synod) 204 East Wood Street, Versailles Phone: 937-526-3091 Reverend Keith Falk Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School, Sept.-May 9:15 AM

METHODIST Anna United Methodist 201 West North St., Anna Phone: 937-394-4221 website: www.annaumc.org Pastor Randy Locker Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Christian Education/all ages 10:45 AM Worship __________________ Botkins United Methodist 111 E. State Street, Botkins Pastor Randy Locker Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Adult Bible Study and Children’s Sunday School, Sunday 8:00 AM __________________ Bradford United Methodist Church 112 E. Church Street, Bradford Phone: 937-448-6116 Pastor Darcy Boblit-Dill Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM Prayer Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday 10:45 AM Worship _________________

DeGraff United Methodist Church 1839 County Road 24 South, DeGraff Phone: 937-585-5511 www.degraffumc.org Rev. Carolyn Christman Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Youth Group 2nd & 4th Sun. 6:30 PM __________________ The Family of Grace U.M.C. 9411 N. County Rd. 25-A, Piqua Phone: 937-773-8232 www.thefamilyofgrace.com Rev. Mike Carnevale Worship Times Sunday 8:15 AM Traditional 10:00 & 11:15 AM Contemporary 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages Youth Ministry Sunday Nights Children’s Ministry Wed. Nights __________________ Fletcher United Methodist 205 S. Walnut, Fletcher Handicapped accessible Phone: 937-368-2470 www.fletcherchurch.org Pastor Andy Perry Worship Times Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Nursery Care & kids church available Wednesday Prayer Group 7 PM __________________ Hardin United Methodist 6073 Hardin-Wapak Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4595 Pastor Jack Chalk Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00-9:45 AM __________________ Jackson Center United Methodist 202 Pike St., Jackson Center Phone: 937-596-6919 Pastor Sylvia Hull Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Lockington United Methodist Corner Miami Conservancy & Fair Rd. 2190 Miami Conservancy Rd. Phone: 937-497-0777 Pastor Don Trumbull Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School, All Ages 9:00 AM Youth Night & Kids Night Blast! Wednesday 7:00 PM __________________ Maplewood United Methodist 21310 Peach St., Maplewood Phone: 937-596-8155 Pastor Bill Halter Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ New Hope United Methodist Corner of Mason Rd. & Patterson Halpin Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-493-0065 www.sidneynewhope.org Pastor John Leighty Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, Fellowship 9:15AM/Sunday School 9:30 AM __________________ New Knoxville United Methodist 109 S. Main St., New Knoxville Phone: 419-753-2427 Reverend Dennis Gaertner Worship Times Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM __________________ Pasco United Methodist Church 17483 St. Rt. 706, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4986 Reverend David Brisker Worship Times Prayers 9:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM __________________ Pemberton United Methodist 6541 Main Street, Pemberton Phone: 937-497-1007 Pastor Don Burley Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Email: dburley@pembertonumc.org www.pembertonumc.org __________________ Quincy United Methodist Phone: 937-585-5114 Pastor Matthew Wright Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

__________________ Russell Road Church 340 W. Russell Road, Sidney Phone: 937-492-6412 Email:rrcc@bright.net Pastor Fred Gillenwater Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM, Church Campus Sunday 10:30AM, Christian Academy (2151 W. Russell Road)

Nursery/Children Ministries at Both __________________ Sidney First United Methodist 230 E. Poplar Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-9136 Reverend David Chivington Worship Times Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Webster/Versailles United Methodist Webster - 8847 Seibert Rd., Bradford 122 West Wood St., Versailles Phone: 937-526-3855 Pastor Linda Dulin Worship Times Webster - Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Versailles - Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM __________________ J.O.Y. Church at the Alpha Center 330 E. Court St. Phone: 937-492-9136 Reverend Barbara Staley Worship Times Sunday 9:00 AM

MISSIONARY World Missions for Christ Church 231 Doering St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-1166 Worship Times Saturday 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM

MOUNT ZION HOLY UNION CHURCH OF GOD Mt. Zion Church of God House of Prayer 324 Grove Street, Sidney Phone: 937-497-3511 Elder Ernst Wilson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 6:00 NOON Tuesday 6:00 PM Thursday youth Service 6:00 PM Thursday Bible Study 6:00 PM

NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1899 Wapakoneta Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4492 Reverend Chad Wilson Worship Times Sunday 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 9:30 AM

PENTECOSTAL Full Gospel Lighthouse Church 825 W. Ohio Ave., Sidney Pastor Ron Cassidy Worship Times Sunday 6:30 PM Sunday School 7:00 PM __________________ House of Prayer 600 Wilson (off Park St.), Sidney Phone: 937-492-7443 Pastor Joretta Hughes Worship Times Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 2:00 PM __________________ Mount Zion Church of God 324 Grove Street, Sidney Phone: 937-492-3511 Bishop, Pastor Ernest L. Wilson Worship Times Sunday School, 10am-11:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:30 AM Midweek Service: Tuesday, 6 PM Bible Study: Thursday, 6 PM __________________ Pathway Open Bible Church 326 N. West Street, Sidney Phone: 937-239-2489 Pastor Matt Thomas Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM, Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM __________________ Sidney Church of God 321 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney Phone: 937-492-0185 Pastor Shane Jackson Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Wed. 7:00 PM Family Training

__________________ Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God 2745 St. Rt. 29N, Sidney Phone: 937-492-0770 website: www.solidrck.com Reverend Anthony Krummrey Worship Times Sunday 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 AM Thursday Evening 7:00 PM Sunday broadcast on FM105.5

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 202 N. Miami Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-4597 www.sidneyfirstpres.org Reverend Dr. Lee Dorsey Worship Sunday 9:15 AM Adult Christian Ed Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM Child Care (Communion 1st Sunday of the month)

QUAKER Religious Society of Friends Amos Chapel at Dorothy Love Retirement Comunity 3003 Cisco Rd., Sidney Phone: 937-497-7326 or 492-4336 Worship Times 2nd & 4th Sunday 10:30 AM

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Holy Redeemer 120 Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2543 Pastor Reverend Thomas Mannebach Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Days 7:30 PM Vigil 12:05 & 5:30 PM Holy Day ___________________ Egypt St. Joseph Church Reverend Rick Nieberding Worship Times Sunday Mass 8:45 AM ___________________ Holy Angels Catholic Church S. Main & Water St., Sidney Phone: 937-498-2307 Reverend Daniel Schmitmeyer Masses Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM ___________________ Holy Family Catholic Church 140 South Findlay St., Dayton Ft. Mark Wojdelski, Pastor Mass Schedule Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Holy Days of Obligation 7:00AM, 7PM Monday - Friday 7:15 AM Saturday 9:00 AM ___________________ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 9333 St. Rt. 119W. McCartyville Phone: 937-394-3823 • 419-628-2502 Reverend John W. Tonkin Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM ___________________ St. Augustine Parish 48 N. Hanover Street, Minister Phone: 419-628-2614 Reverend Rick Nieberding Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Holy Day Masses 6:30 PM evening before 8:00 ___________________ AM, 7:00 PM on Holy Day St. Lawrence & Immaculate Conception Churches 116 N. Main Street, Botkins Phone: 937-693-2561 Reverend Patrick L. Sloneker Worship Times Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday at St. Lawrence Church in Rhine 9:00 AM ___________________ St. Remy Church 108 E. Main Street, Russia Phone: 937-526-3437 Reverend Frank Amberger Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM ___________________ St. Michael’s Church 33 Elm Street, Ft. Loramie Phone: 937-295-2891 Reverend Steven L. Shoup Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM

___________________ St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 6788 St. Rt. 66, Newport Phone: 937-295-3001 Reverend Steven L. Shoup Worship Times Saturday 6:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Piqua Seventh-Day Adventist Church West Bremen & St. Marys Streets New Knoxille, Ohio Phone: 937-778-0223 Pastor Don Byard, 419-236-1172 Worship Times Saturday Song Service 9:30 AM Saturday Bible Study 10:00 AM Saturday Worship 11:00 AM

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First United Church of Christ West Bremen & St. Marys Streets New Knoxille, Ohio Phone: 419-753-2446 Pastor David A. Williams Worship Times Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday Family Worship 10:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Sunday Services broadcast on WIMT (FM) every Sunday 10:15 AM __________________ Greenview United Church of Christ 3041 Leatherwood Creek Rd., Sidney email: greenviewucc@hughes.net Phone: 937-492-9579 Pastor Larry Grunden Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM __________________ Immanuel United Church of Christ 888 St. Rt. 274 , Kettlersville email: immanuelucc@centurylink.net Phone: 937-693-2853 Pastor Charles Moeller Worship Times Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Deaf Worship Services on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of each month __________________ St. Paul United Church of Christ 119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2502 Pastor Becky Erb Strang Worship Times Saturday 5:00 PM Spirit Safari Club Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 10:15 AM __________________ St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 707 N. Ohio Avenue, Sidney Phone: 937-492-8540 Rev. Dr. Bob McCann, interim minister Worship Times Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Sunday 10:15 AM Children’s Church 10:30 AM Kids’ Club 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30 PM __________________ St. Peter’s Church 303 Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: 419-629-2175 Pastor Steve Wills Worship Times Sunday 9:15 AM Handicapped Accessible

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Prom 2012 to be held April 21 at The Oaks BY KATHY LEESE ANNA — Anna High School students will be dancing the night away and enjoying dinner when they get together to celebrate prom night. With a theme of “Prom 2012,” Anna students will walk into a world decorated in blue, silver and black when their prom is held at The Oaks Club in Sidney on April 21. Students will begin arriving for the prom between 6 and 7 p.m. and will have dinner from 7 to 8, followed by an evening of dancing from 8 to 11. The 2012 prom queen and king will be crowned at 10:30 p.m. Dinner will be catered by the Spot Restaurant and will include baked chicken and glazed ham, tossed salad, mashed potatoes, buttered corn and Spot pie. Music for dancing will be provided by Van Horn Audio and Lange Photography will provide photography. An after-prom will be held at the Minster Bowling Alley from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and students are reminded they must arrive before midnight for the after-prom. The cost is $6 per person for the after-prom.

Anna students have chosen their 2012 prom court. The queen candidates, their parents’ names and their plans after graduation are: Nicole Albers, • daughter of Paul and Kathy Albers, who has been accepted at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima. She plans to major in business administration and management. • Kara Baker, daughter of Rick and Bev Baker, who plans to attend the University of Cincinnati. • Gabrielle Buehler, daughter of Buck and Sonie Buehler, who plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in food science. • Morgan Huelskamp, daughter of Steve and Mary Ann Huelskamp, who plans to attend Edison Community College and play basketball. • Brooklynn Kerns, daughter of Tony and Elaine Kerns and Angie Eberg, who plans to attend Bowling Green State University and major in film production and minor in creative writing. • Kyleigh Overbey, daughter of Melanie and Craig Kuck and Chris Overbey, who plans to

attend Otterbein University and major in nursing. The king candidates are: • Gage Beasecker, son of Dave Beasecker and Lisa Beasecker, who plans to join the Marines after graduation. • Cole Furgason, son of Ron Furgason and Steve and Diane Parker, who plans to attend either Ball State University or Bethune-Lookman in Daytona, Fla., and play football. • Luke Kindelin, son of Patrick and Lisa Kindelin, who plans to attend Otterbein University and major in business and play on the golf team. • Maverick Long, son of Julie Messer and Nelson Long, who plans to attend The Ohio State University, Lima Branch, and major in business. • Caleb Maurer, son of Bill Maurer and Diane Maurer, who plans to attend Urbana University and major in exercise science. • Erik Schlagetter, son of Sam and Martha Schlagetter, who plans to attend Wright State University and major in a business-related field.

ANNA — Four students from Anna High School are participating in the Ohio FCCLA Leadership Certification Program. The students participating in the project are Karrine Lotz, Kylie and Mary Comer Buehler, all ninth-grade students, and Courtney Inman, an 11th-grade student. This program combines the fundamentals of the Student Leadership Challenge and service learning. The Leadership Student Challenge is a program that was developed by Barry Posner and James Kouzes. They lead a 25year study on the habits and traits of leaders. Through their research they were able to identify five modules of exleadership: emplary Model the Way, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, Encourage the Heart and Inspire a Shared Vision. The second part of this program incorporates service- learning. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful service with academic study and reflective practice to enrich learning, build civic engagement, and

strengthen communities. Service-learning is an on going process, not a one-time event. The first step in service learning is investigation. In this step students would identify a problem or a need and thoroughly research it to support there observation. The second step is preparation and planning. This is the step in which students would develop a program of work and a project timeline by matching there goals and activities with curriculum standards. The third step is action. Students would not only follow through with their plans in this step, but find away to engage elected officials and create publicity for the project. The fourth step is reflection, where students would reflect on their project and look for ways of improvement and what they learned from the project or situations. The fifth and final step is celebration/demonstration. This is the step where students recognize and reward those that are involved as well as look for ways to carry out their semester of service to take it another step farther. These students have been learning about the

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IN HISTORY CROSSWORD TODAY HOROSCOPE Thursday, April 12, 2012 Todayorder is Thursday, and stabilityApril than Greater the 103rd 12, some of time2012. could you’ve had for quiteday occur inare your263 life soon. There daysDifficult left inprobthe lems will seem to sort themselves out year. without you lifting a finger, making Today’s Highlight in Hisyour life much easier and happier. tory: ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You April 12,for 1862, during On be looking a free lunch, won’t the Civil volunyourWar, desire Union for material accuthough mulation be quite strong. teers ledwillby James J. You’ll Anbe prepared for what you drews stoleto work a Confederate hope to get, and that’s a good thing. locomotive near Marietta, TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — In adGa., and toward dition to your headed flair for detail, you’ll Chattanooga, Tenn., on a could misthat have another dimension serveto yousabotage well. It’ll be as yourmuch ability of to sion see rail whatever to youthe in the line isasimportant they could; its entirety. raiders were caught, and GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It does eight them, inyou noofgood to beAndrews overly anxious cluded, were executed as about matters that affect your mateJust keep on top ofthe the rial well-being. spies. (The raid inspired things Buster that makeKeaton you a profit, and 1926 silent you’ll be fine. comedy “The General.”) CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If On this date: you’re required to make a decision ■ In 1606, England’s King that would affect others as well as James theFortunately, design of yourself,I decreed remain calm. your judgment is exceptionally astute the original Union Flag, in this current cycle. the flags of which combined LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Give it all England and Scotland. you’ve got, because your efforts will ■ In 1811, traders emnot go unnoticedfur or unacknowledged ployed by who John Astor by persons sit Jacob in judgment of your work. Once you gain Astoria their rebegan building Fort you’ll becomeOregon. a favorite. inspect, present-day VIRGO 23-Sept. — In case ■ In(Aug. 1861, the22) American you didn’t know, imitation is the sinCivil War began as Confedercerest form of flattery. You’re likely to ate forces opened fire onwhom Fort be surprised when someone Sumter in disliked South you Carolina. you thought starts to copy your every move. (The Union troops holding LIBRA 23-Oct. 23) — the fort(Sept. surrendered theSomefolthing in which you’re involved could lowing day.) start to produce far more than you ■ thought In 1877, the catcher’s ever possible. It’s time to take mask used endeavin a anotherwas look atfirst your various ors and work on the ones. baseball game bypromising James Tyng (Oct. — AlofSCORPIO Harvard in a24-Nov. game22) against though youLive are likely to be far more the Lynn Oaks. dynamic when dealing with friends In 1912,basis, Clara on■a one-on-one you Barton, should be the of the ablefounder to get along withAmerican just about Red Cross, in Glen Echo, everybody at died present. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Md., at age 90. Even though your“Tender prospects look en■ In 1934, Is the couraging both materially and finanNight,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, cially, large rewards are likely to come was firstspecial published only from efforts on in yourbook part. form after being serialized CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — in If you can, hang out with persons you Scribner’s Magazine. know becausePresident they could ■ socially, In 1945, prove lucky.D. If you have any died pressing Franklin Roosevelt of problems, they’ll be the ones to help. aAQUARIUS cerebral(Jan. hemorrhage in 20-Feb. 19) — It’s Warm Springs, Ga.,faith, at age 63; OK to put trust in your because he was Vice that’s whatsucceeded will get the jobby done. Believe in yourHarry creed, it let you President S.won’t Truman. down. ■ In 1955, the Salk vacPISCES (Feb. 20-March — Over cine against polio 20) was dethe next few days, two separate clared safe and effective. friends could play enormously impor■ roles In 1961, cosmotant in yourSoviet affairs. Each will naut Yuri became help you makeGagarin a dynamic change in yourfirst life inman different the to ways. fly in space, COPYRIGHT 2012 United orbiting the earth once Feature before Syndicate, Inc.

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100 years April 12, 1912 Uncle Sam’s employees in Sidney may take nothing more than a part in politics. Monday Tuesday Today Tonight Friday Saturday Sunday LOCAL OUTLOOK passive A big poster in red, blue and black ink, issued by the United States Civil Service Commission has been posted in the local Mostly Mostly Partly Mostly Mostly 50% 60% post office. The poster sunny clear with cloudy cloudy cloudy chance chance of with west west with with 30% with 30% of showers, expressly warns against winds winds chance of chance of chance of showers, chance of participation in politics A warming trend is set- by federal officers and around 5 around 5 showers showers, showers, t-storms t-storms ting up for the rest of the employees. The mph mph overnight t-storms t-storms High: 72° High: 58° apweek. We High: 58 Low: 38 High: 65° High: 68° High: 75° Low: 52° Low: 48° proach of the presidenshould be Low: 50° Low: 58° Low: 60° tial campaign when back at or political activity and ina b o v e terest is worked to a normal by high pitch is the probaF r i d a y. ble cause for the apA l o n g Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset with the pearance of the poster. High Tuesday.........................45 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. .none Thursday’s sunset ......8:14 p.m. milder air ––––– Low Tuesday..........................29 Month to date ....................trace Friday’s sunrise ..........6:59 a.m. come rain The Lyric Theater Year to date ........................6.97 Friday’s sunset ...........8:14 p.m. chances for the weekend! was crowded to its utmost capacity last Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for evening for the first Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high presentation of the Juntemperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. ior Class play, “Our Wives.” The occasion was Miss Bertha Wiley’s National forecast first attempt to prove in City/Region Forecast highs for Thursday, April 12 Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Sidney her efficiency as High | Low temps Forecast for Thursday, April 12 an instructor and the MICH. play was presented with Cleveland merited success. MemToledo 52° | 32° bers of the class taking 55° | 30° part were: Mabel Youngstown Roberts, Hilda Smith, 52° | 28° Harold Toy, Voress Mansfield PA. Loudenback, Jerry 55° | 28° McLean, Homer Monroe, Harold Sharp, Kerr Fulton, Bladen MarColumbus Dayton 59° | 30° 59° | 30° shall, Donald Messmer, Helen Edwards and Fronts Pressure Leah Daniels. Cold Warm Stationary Low High Cincinnati

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Guillain-Barre similar to polio That leads to a DEAR DR. short-circuiting of DONOHUE: nerve signals and This is my third a loss of muscle attempt to get infunction. formation on GB is, as a rule, Guillain-Barre preceded by a syndrome, of mild respiratory which I am a vicor digestive-tract tim. Please put it three in layperson’s ter- To your illness weeks before its minology. Several good symptoms appear. doctors have told me they can do health The assumption is nothing for me. — Dr. Paul G. that the preceding illness primes the V.A. Donohue immune system ANSWER: Guillain (gee-YAWN)- to make antibodies, the Barre (buh-RAY) syn- immune system’s ammudrome is an illness with a nition, against nerve insuperficial resemblance sulation. The first signs of to polio. It brings on mus- trouble are peculiar sencle weakness and paraly- sations in the toes or feet. sis. It is not polio, and is Then muscle weakness not a viral disease. It’s a sets in, starting in the feet nerve disorder in which and legs, and ascending the insulating material up the body. GB can paraaround nerves is lost. lyze the breathing mus-

cles. When that happens, the patient must be put on a ventilator. In about two weeks, 50 percent of patients reach their low point. By four weeks, 90 percent have reached the low point. From that time on, recovery begins. Most people make a complete recovery in weeks to months. About 10 percent are left with one or more permanent disabilities. Three percent to 5 percent die. Two treatments have proven effective. One is the infusion of IVIG, intravenous immunoglobulin. The other is plasma exchange, a procedure in which some of the liquid part of blood, plasma, is removed and replaced with saline and albumin (a protein). It’s the

plasma where antibodies are found. I gather from other parts of your letter that you have been left with a permanent disability. Have you contacted a neurologist or a physical medicine doctor? Either might be able to provide treatment for you. TO READERS: Many letters ask about cervical cancer and Pap smears. The booklet on those two topics explains both. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 1102, 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.

Migraine sufferer given fresh remedies to chew on certainly find DEAR ABBY: I’d people more like to respond to the receptive to letter from “Hurting her needs that in Virginia Beach, way. — DAVE Va.” (Feb. 6), who IN SPRING complained that the HILL, FLA. smell of mint chewD E A R ing gum triggers her DAVE: Your migraines. Many commonsense gum chewers, like Dear suggestion me, have good reaAbby was the one sons for doing it. I Abigail most often rechew gum on planes because it helps re- Van Buren peated by my readers. I adduce sinus pressure, thus preventing my own vised “Hurting” that headaches. I am also a whether at a concert or former smoker, and gum- on a plane, she could ask chewing is a healthier al- to be moved away from an “offender.” My readers ternative to tobacco. If “Hurting” explained comment: DEAR ABBY: I proher situation to me, I would certainly abide by pose a different solution. her request to not chew, She should purchase one although I would find it (or several) of those suruncomfortable to go with- gical masks that cover out for long. I recommend the mouth and nose. she carry several packs of They come in a variety of nonmint gum in her styles, and she could purse. When forced into surely find one that close proximity with a would block her sense of gum-chewer, she could smell. This way she won’t then offer him or her an have to risk a confrontaacceptable alternative. I tion or depend on a third believe she will almost party to get involved.

Once she detects the offensive smell, she can just put on her mask, no one gets bothered and everyone’s happy. — TIM IN SALEM, ORE. DEAR ABBY: I sympathize with “Hurting.” I am a migraine sufferer myself. The smell of many perfumes, lotions, cleaning agents, tobacco smoke — even some foods — can trigger a migraine. Because it is nearly impossible to control what other people wear, clean with or eat, I have found it much easier over the years to make sure I always carry some medication with me whenever I go out. Being able to take my medication the minute I sense a migraine coming on has prevented many events from ending badly for me. — FEELING HER PAIN IN NEW YORK DEAR ABBY: I have a deadly allergy to oranges. The smell alone can bring me very close to anaphylactic shock,

but more often just causes a migraine like “Hurting’s.” I have a small bottle of eucalyptus oil I take with me and place a drop or two under my nose. This will stop the reaction. Hope this information helps. — VERNELLE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR ABBY: Your advice was spot on as far as asking the gum chewer to discard the gum, or to be reseated in a theater. But often the house is full, or the plane has no empty seats and no one will switch. As I suffer from similar issues, my father found me a device called a personal air purifier. It hangs around your neck (or sits in your lap) and literally cleans the air you breathe. It is battery-operated and goes everywhere. It has saved me tons of embarrassment when dealing with other people in small spaces. — RACHEL IN CHERRY HILL, N.J.

Commission in Washington, it was learned today. The application was filed earlier this week by the Van Wert Broadcasting Co., at Van Wert, Ohio. Site for the studio has not been determined according to the application filed by Robert F. Jones, former congressman from the Fourth Congressional District and former member of the Federal Communications Commission. ––––– John Amos and Bruce Bertsch have arrived in Sidney from the west coast, the former returning after spending three months in the west, and the latter to spend two weeks’ vacation in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bertsch, Robinwood Drive. Amos, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Oliver Amos, North Ohio Avenue, spent his time for the most part in San Diego joining a group of 75 years former Sidney and Ohio April 12, 1937 residents who are now An action was filed in located in that city. common pleas court 25 years today by the State DeApril 12, 1987 partment of Highways Wednesday was the against the Central first day on the job for Ohio Light and Power Craig “Rosie” Greer, the Co. and others to secure new intake probation ofan easement over cer- ficer for Shelby County tain properties for the Juvenile Court. Greer proposed widening of replaces Howard State Route 25. The sec- Daniel, who is now a tion to be improved be- manager trainee with gins approximately one the Stolle Corp. Greer’s and three-quarter miles most recent job was north of Anna and runs with Alcoa Building 3.5 miles to the Auglaize Products, a division of County line. The action Stolle Corp., in Detroit, followed the rejection by Mich. property owners of the ––––– offer made by the state The prom season befor acquisition of the gins this weekend with land. events planned at three ––––– Shelby County Schools Ten young people and others scheduled from Sidney will be during upcoming weeks. among the more than Shown here modeling 500 expected to attend some of the popular the Salvation Army’s prom fashions this seaYoung Peoples confer- son are Thomas Masence to be held in teller, 18, Kristin Amos, Cincinnati this week- 18, Heather Icenogle, 16 end. Those attending and John Edwards. The from the Sidney Corps outfits courtesy of are: Dorothy Pike, Eu- Theresa’s Bridal Fashion gene Smedley, Bertha and flowers courtesy of Chambers, Elizabeth Ehrhardt’s Flower Shop Pike, Dorothy Smedley, Inc., both of Sidney. William Haymaker, ––––– Donald Fosnight, EveThese news items lyn Smedley, Ruthabelle from past issues of the Fosnight, and Wauneta Sidney Daily News are Jenkins. compiled by the Shelby County Historical Soci50 years ety (498-1653) as a pubApril 12, 1962 service to the Application for the lic construction of a radio community. Local hisstation in Sidney has tory on the Internet! been filed with the Fed- www.shelbycountyhiseral Communications tory.org

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SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL Proudly Presents

BY CLAIRE BONNORONT

“Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. . .” This year Sidney High School will be putting on the musical OKLAHOMA. The play is set in the Indian Territory at the turn of the century when cattlemen and farmers were fighting over fences and water rights. With all the rivalries that were going on at the time, two of them became the focus of this musical. That one was between a man named Curly; a cowboy, and a man named Jud; a hired hand. Both just happen to be in love with the same lovely girl; Laurey. The other rivalry involves Ado Annie, Will and Ali Hakim all sure to make you laugh the night away. This year’s Curly will be played by Riley Rosengarten and his Laurey will be played by Victoria Wilver. Curly and Laurey have a secret passion that they are too nervous to admit to one another. Curly gets upset when Laurey asks another guy to the box social. When it comes to the bidding of the hampers Curly and Jud (played by Sam Clendenin) get into a fight over the bids. Making Laurey wish she had asked Curly instead. Later Curly will come to her rescue as she had run off with Jud. When Curly frantically fights Jud weeks later, Jud ends up falling on his own knife. After Curly is announced not guilty in court he and Laurey ride off in their surrey with the fringe on top. Meanwhile Will Parker played by Rob Holloway, has just returned from Kansas City. Will is in fact in love with Ado Annie (played by Nikole Hoover) who just happens to be involved with a travelling salesman, Ali Hakim (played by Ryan Gates). The love triangles, song, and dance are sure to captivate the audience. The production of OKLAHOMA has been put on at Sidney High 3 times before; once in 78’, then again in 92’ and 02’. This year’s is sure to live up to its past. With amazing young voices, actors and actresses the show is sure to please. Come out and see Sidney High’s Production of OKLAHOMA! April 12th, 13th, and 14th. Starting Thursday the 12th at 7pm, Friday the 13th at 7pm, and the final show Saturday the 14th at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. The Cast of OKLAHOMA!

Curly Laurey Aunt Eller Andrew Carnes Ado Annie Carnes Will Parker Jud Fry Ali Hakim Gertie Cummings Vivian Ellen Kate Sylvie Armina Aggie Josephine Jessie

Riley Rosengarten Victoria Wilver Tiarra Stewart Hunter Smedley Nikole Hoover Rob Holloway Sam Clendenin Ryan Gates Taylor Busse Rachel Huston Emily Fulk Carrie Stratton Ashley Miller Victoria Smedley Polly Lawson Heaven Schmidt Brhiannon Riddle

Slim Ike Skidmore Cord Elam Mike Fred Tom Joe Chalmers Jess

Jack Martin Alec Batton Zane Travis Frank EnYart Zack Spence Joey Boldman Matt Schwarzman Jordan Miller David Young

Laurey’s Shadow Curly’s Shadow Jud’s Shadow

Olivia King Alex Blosser Alec Batton

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Abigail Eppley Adam Gates Bianca Gsimsl Celine Rice Colleen Brunswick Danielle Cooper Duncan Staconis Dylan Zerkle Emily Reid Faith Schmidt Jasmine Ceyler Justine Beard Kathryn Saunders Kayla Frick Kira Hoover Lauren Heaton McKayla Kellerman Meagan Cain Mikell Stephens

Myka Chavez Prairie Schmidt Reign VanVorrhis Rheanna Kies Taylor Rickert Tiara Hicks

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CJ Akin, Stage Manager Andrew Propps Clay Shamblin Destany Binkley Hannah Lee Justin Subler Kayla Wisler Marissa Propps Mitchell Martin Whitney Vanderhorst

A P RI L 12 , 13 , a n d 14 7 p . m. General Admission $10 S t ude nt s / S e ni or s $ 8

SHS ART SHOW BY KYLE HAYDEN

Sidney High School students will show their greatest works in an art exhibit from 5:00 - 10:30 P.M. on Friday, April 13th, and Saturday, April 14th. The showing will include works of drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and prints. All work will be from students in grades 9-12. The event is free and open to the public.

Editor: Abby Ciriegio Reporters: Emily Bensman Abby Ciriegio Lexie Froning Amy Watercutter Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder

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Soaring through the ranks BY: LEXIE FRONING When you think of the Boy Scouting program, what first comes to mind? Popcorn, day camp, and the Pinewood Derby may be a few of your thoughts. However, it is much more than that. Throughout the years, Lehman has had many students who not only learn the principles of scouting, but serve our communities through their involvement in Boy Scouts. Senior Sean Looney and junior Keaton Cole are currently working towards becoming Eagle Scouts, which is the highest honor of scouting. In order to earn this rank, they must receive at least 21 badges that exemplify their hard work on projects in various areas. To achieve Eagle, scouts must take on a service project of their own design. The scout must design and build something that will help others. He involves other scouts in his troop to complete the project which shows the leadership of the scout while benefiting the community. The Eagle rank must be achieved before a scout turns 18. Looney, who has been a Scout since the sixth grade, has taken on the project of landscaping the Troy YMCA. Cole has chosen to build an outdoor fireplace along the Miami-Erie Canal to provide a checkpoint and resting area for hikers. When asked about achieving this rank, Cole replied, “Being an Eagle Scout is the highest rank and it takes a lot of leadership to earn.”

May the force be with you! BY: AMY WATERCUTTER As chosen by the junior class, this year’s Prom theme is “Star Wars”. Many people were certainly questioning this theme, and frankly were a little nervous as to how this chosen theme would be presented at Prom. However, the junior class has a few surprises up their sleeve, including a light saber committee. Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Maxson said, “Planning for Prom this year is going well so far. We have a new D.J this year out of Dayton.” Juniors and seniors can go online and request songs for the D.J to play. Posters are hung in the cafeteria and senior cafeteria, with strips of paper that contain the website to request music. Prom will be held at Shelby Oaks in Sidney on Saturday, May 12, with After-prom following at the Sidney YMCA. Along with all the planning for the actual dance, the girls are busy planning on dresses, shoes, and hair styles. It will be a colorful Prom this year, that is for sure. With colors of dresses ranging from red and yellow to aqua and teal, it will be interesting to see.

Mrs. Cabe: The Costume Queen! BY: ABBY CIRIEGIO Every year Lehman High School hosts a three day all school musical that is full of singing and dancing and everything in between. Months of blood, sweat and tears are dedicated in preparation for this showMrs. Cabe (right) picks the hat stopping production. for Emily Pax’s costume Nobody knows this better than the costume queen herself, Mrs.Darla Cabe, mother of junior Sarah Cabe and sophomore MaKenna Cabe. Mrs. Cabe is no rookie when it comes to Lehman’s musical productions. This year’s musical, Crazy for You, will be her twelfth year in heading the coordination of costumes. Costume designing is no easy task, and takes months of preparation. Mrs. Cabe has been piecing together this year’s costumes since auditions were held back in the middle of January. “Some costumes take longer than others because they have to be made completely from scratch,” said Mrs. Cabe. “A lot of the time, costumes are just pieced together from previous years and items that I find at the thrift stores.” On average, most shows at Lehman contain between 300 and 400 different costumes! Fortunately, Mrs. Cabe grew up in the designing world. “My mom was a really good seamstress and I can remember being little creating and designing clothes out of construction paper and fabric”, Mrs. Cabe says. “I just have always loved it.” Though Mrs. Cabe claims that she loves designing the costumes each and every year,, she admits that her favorite, and most difficult, play to create was Beauty and the Beast back in 2006. Numerous other schools and community theater groups have rented Lehman’s Beauty and the Beast costumes because they looked as good as those in the Broadway production! Mrs. Cabe has dedicated years of creativity, patience, and spontaneity to ensure that each musical goes on without a hitch. “I would have to say that what I enjoy most about designing is that when I get the costume just right for a particular character and the costume just really shows who they really are,” said Mrs. Cabe. Whether it be a comedy, tragedy or Disney classic one thing’s for certain, Mrs. Cabe is one lean, mean designing machine who rightfully deserves her throne as the costume queen.

Lehman’s dynamic duo BY: EMILY BENSMAN College is right around the corner for the 2012 graduating class. There is plenty of stress from facing the overwhelming list of all the scholarship opportunities. Filling out papers, writing essays, making deadlines, and hopefully receiving scholarships for all of that hard work can be a lot. Yet seniors Meghan Bennett and Kerrie Josefovksy seem to be right on top of things! Both girls were first place winners for the Rotary Club speech contest. Bennett participated in the Shelby County contest and Josefovksy participated in the Miami County contest. This was a great accomplishment for it showed their great academic speaking skills and their determination to succeed. The criteria included a four to six minute speech on the Rotary’s four pillars: is it fair? Is it the truth? Will it bring out the good will or a better friendship? And is it beneficial to all those concerned? Bennett competed against eight other contestants and spoke in front of a very large crowd. Bennett said, “I was very nervous because I was third to go, but I was glad I got it over with. I felt pretty confident with my speech, but didn’t expect to win. I was very happy when I won, because I had been working on it for a very long time.” She won prize money of $50 and the chance to move on to districts. Josefovksy competed against nine other contestants and spoke in front of a large crowd too. She said, “At first I was very surprised, because there were a lot of other good competitors, but then I was very excited and couldn’t believe I actually won.” Josefovksy won prize money of $500 and an extra $150 for continuing on to the next level, along with Bennett. The district competition is at Wittenberg University on April 15. First place in the Rotary speaking contest is quite an honor and accomplishment. These two ladies work very hard in everything they do and deserve every bit of the rewards that follow. Their talent and determination will surely lead them to their goals in life. We wish the best of luck at districts to Lehman’s dynamic duo!

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Food Service Supervisor Piqua Manor, a leader in health care, is seeking a highly skilled multi-talented Food Service Supervisor with management experience. This position will provide leadership to a dietary staff by directing and managing day-today operations and activities within the department. The duties will also include maintaining standards of sanitation and safety according to local, state and federal guidelines. Other duties include evaluation of staff, budget responsibilities and department goal setting. Applicant must be effective at working in a team environment and have abilities to use computer applications. One year’s experience in food service management required, HACCP/Serve Safe certification required, and dietary manager certification preferred. Successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary and benefit package which includes company matched 401K. If you want to join a winning team send your resume to: 1840 West High Street, Piqua Oh 45356 or fax to 937-773-4836. ✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆ FT TELEMARKETER Local company seeking goal oriented and results driven individual, with 2-3 years experience in telemarketing. $13/hour plus commission. Send resume to PO BOX 943 Troy OH 45373 ✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆

is seeking applicants who have experience working with your children, the ability to lift 40 pounds and reliable transportation to fill the following positions:

Must have excellent work history. High School Diploma or GED Required

Troy Kids Learning Place: Family Advocate This 40 hour per week position requires an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or a related field, liability insurance, valid Ohio driver’s license and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include recruiting eligible families for program enrollment, working with families to ensure attendance per Head Start requirements, developing Family Partnership agreements and serving as child and family advocate with other service agencies. Wage scale is $11.66 to $12.59 with Associate’s Degree and $12.93 to $13.96 with Bachelor’s Degree. Preschool Teacher Assistant This 30-40 hour per week position requires a CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Wage scale is $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA $9.60 to $10.37 with Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.

Interviews will be held at the JC Family Life Center - 310 Davis St. Jackson Center, Ohio 45334

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 7:00 am - Noon & 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Piqua Kids Learning Place:

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 7:00 am -Noon & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

M/F/D/V

Paint Striper

Piqua Manor

Carolyn “Susie” Price

EOE

If interested please email resume to: matt@ksemfg.com

Send or email Resumes to:

In Loving Memory of

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS MACHINE OPERATORS QUALITY AUDITORS FORKLIFT DRIVERS

Wanted for immediate employment. Job to begin on a part time basis with the possibility of becoming full time. Basic computer skills required. Looking for someone who is punctual, well organized, and reliable.

experience.

Estimator/ Project Coordinator

Unemployed Parent receive Income Tax Return, $1500 for one child, $3000 for two children and $4000 for three children. Call now 1-800-583-8840. www.x-presstaxes.com

It is so hard to believe that 10 years has passed since we watched God and you win you courageous battle, not a day goes by that we wish for you to be here but we remember that your always here with us! We are so Lucky to have an Angel as Strong and Loving as you watching over us each and everyday!! We Love You!!

MANUAL AND CNC MACHINIST

Email:

• Class A CDL. • Clean MVR record. • 1-2 years of OTR

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-676-3836

HELP WANTED

Benefit package & incentives. Replies confidential.

DRIVERS

LOST, Missing one year old Black Lab mix puppy Female, White chest, Missing since Friday April 6th, Last seen around fairgrounds, Answers to Loui, CASH REWARD! call (937)726-5132

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Must be experienced in all phases of residential & commercial construction. CDL & equipment experience a plus.

Schindewolf Express, Inc. Hiring Company Drivers and Owner Operators.

There’s holes in the floor of Heaven and her tears are pourin down that’s how we know she is watchin, wishin she could be here now. And sometimes if your lonely, just remember she can see, there is holes in the floor of Heaven and she’s watchin over you and me.

Your truly missed by, James, Jim, Ron, John, Pamela, Patricia and their families

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CONSTRUCTION

To advertise in the Garage Sale Directory Please call: 877-844-8385

JACKSON CENTER 206 Robb Street. Friday April 13th 9-6, Saturday April 14th 9-? HOUSEHOLD SALE!! Some furniture, kitchen set with 6 chairs and extra leaf, kitchen appliances, Davenport and chair, and much more! Everything goes!

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

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Infant / Toddler Teacher Assistant 30-40 hours per week. Requires a CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Wage scale is $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA $11.66 to $12.59 with Associate’s Degree. School Age Teacher Assistant This 40 hour per week position requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Wage is $11.66 to $12.59. Preschool Teacher Assistant This 30-40 hour per week position requires a CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Wage scale is $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA $9.60 to $10.37 with Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. To apply please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org and indicate specific position and location of interest. 2274108

Your local Burger King in Tipp City, Troy & Sidney has openings in Management positions GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Then email your resume to: hiring@lepsco.com or call: 937-335-0237 to set up an interview

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NOTICE

SIDNEY WALKING ROUTES Motor routes are delivered Saturdays, Holidays and on an as needed basis by independent contractors.

Better Business Bureau 15 West Fourth St. Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45402 www.dayton.bbb.org 937.222.5825

Walking Routes Deliver Newspapers: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

SDNM160R - 99 papers Jackson Center Area

All AGES welcome to apply!

SDNM270R - 140 papers Versailles, Fort Loramie, Houston, Osgood, Yorkshire Areas

REQUIRES: Reliable transportation, working phone and state minimum insurance is required. You must also be at least 18 years of age.

SDN2006 – Miami, Enterprise, South St SDN1051 - E Lyndhurst, W Lyndhurst, N Main Ave, E Russell Rd, W Russell Rd SDN1094 - Freedom Ct, Independence Ct, Leisure Ct, Liberty Ct, Tranquility Ct, Viking Ct.

If interested, please contact:

Jamie at 937-498-5912 If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message with your name, address, phone number and SDNM number that you are interested in.

This notice is provided as a public service by

MINSTER - E 3rd St, E 4th St, N Hanover, N Lincoln, S Main St

If interested, please contact: Jamie

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Service&Business DIRECTORY

To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Service & Business Directory please call: 877-844-8385

937-335-6080

Call 937-498-5125

Continental Contractors Gutters • Doors • Remodel

Make your pet a reservation today. • Heated Kennel • Outdoor time • Friendly Family atmosphere • Country Setting • Flexible Hours

937-492-5150

loriaandrea@aol.com

OFFICE 937-773-3669

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30 Years experience!

Ask about our monthly specials

Amos Schwartz Construction

AMISH CARPENTERS Windows • Doors • Siding Roofing • Additions • Pole Barns New Homes FREE ESTIMATE!

No job too large.

KNOCKDOWN SERVICES

(937) 844-3756

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J D LAWN SERVICE

(See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products) For 75 Years

Since 1936

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We do complete Landscape Service, Mowing, Tree Trimming & Removal, and Snow Removal Call for FREE estimates

937-493-9978 Free Inspections

(260) 273-0754

Selling Mulch, Topsoil, Clay Chips FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

WE KILL BED BUGS! starting at $

All Types Construction

St Rt 29, Sidney (across from Gas America)

Rent 1 month Get one FREE 2269194

ANY TYPE OF REMODELING

R&R Landscape

“All Our Patients Die”

Sparkle Clean Cleaning Service

Horseback Riding Lessons

MOWING, MULCHING, Powerwashing and ALL your lawncare needs! First Cutting is FREE FREE Estimates

937-726-7223

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ELSNER PAINTING

Currently serving Sidney & Anna areas

WHERE

Commercial - Industrial - Residential Interior - Exterior - Pressure Washing

BUYERS

FREE Written Estimates

Call Kris Elsner

937-492-6228

SELLERS MEET

ElsnerPainting.com • kelsner@elsnerpainting.com

GRAVEL & STONE Shredded Topsoil Fill Dirt Available Saturday

Residential Commercial Industrial

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937-606-1122

Stone

TICON PAVING

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Rutherford MOWER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Asphalt

Piqua, Ohio 937-773-0637

Install - Repair Replace - Crack Fill Seal Coat

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All Small Engines • Mowers • Weed Eaters • Edgers • Snowblowers • Chain Saws Blades Sharpened Tillers FREE pickup within 10 mile radius of Sidney 2272761

• Specializing in Chapter 7 • Affordable rates • Free Initial Consultation

COOPER’S GRAVEL

MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

I am a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. 2262701

875-0153 698-6135

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

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Residential and Commercial

A&E Home Services LLC

1002 N. Main St. Sidney, Ohio 45365

Licensed & Bonded

Call today for FREE estimate Fully Insured Repairs • Cleaning • Gutter Guard

937-245-9717

Very Dependable 2266342

1-937-492-8897

A simple, affordable, solution to all your home needs.

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Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring

MATT & SHAWN’S

Insurance jobs welcome FREE Estimates aandehomeservicesllc.com Licensed Bonded-Insured 2268026

937.492.8003 • 937.726.2868

DC SEAMLESS Gutter & Service

Mowing & Complete Landscaping Services Sprinkler System Installation

Ask for Roy

Eric Jones, Owner

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LAWN CARE D.R.

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• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

937-620-4579

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

937-419-0676 www.buckeyehomeservices.com

LAWN CARE & HOME IMPROVEMENTS Lawn Mowing starting at $15 Landscaping • Trim Shrubs Pavers & Fence Installation Tree Removal • Wood Patios Install & Clean Spoutings • Siding Power Washing • Install PEX Plumbing FREE Estimates 14 Years Lawn Care Experience

Call Matt 937-477-5260

in the

RICHARDSON ROOFING Free Hail Damage Inspection • Skylights • Gutters • Remodeling

• Flat Roofs • Roof Repairs • Chimney Repair • Hail/Wind Damage

Free Estimates

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Emily Greer

Find it

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Bankruptcy Attorney

(937)235-4518

New or Existing Install - Grade Compact

Free Estimates

937-658-0196 • 937-497-8817

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

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Backhoe Services

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Low Competitive Rates • Ride or Push Mowing • Lawn Rolling • Mulching

937-875-0153 937-698-6135

LIVE-IN NURSES AIDE to comfort clients in their own home, stays to the end. 20 years experience, references. Dee at (937)581-2011.

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937-726-9118

WE DELIVER

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ow &B M ing

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937-497-7763

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doors, repair old floors, just foundation porches, decks, garages, room additions.

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AMISH CREW Wants roofing, siding, windows,

(937) 232-7816 (260) 273-6223

Call Walt for a FREE Estimate Today

937-498-0123

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Texturing • Kitchens • Baths • Decks • Doors • Windows

TOTAL HOME REMODELING Call Jim at 937-694-2454

We will work with your insurance.

Loria Coburn

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(419) 203-9409

Call for a free damage inspection.

Residential Insured

Commercial Bonded

PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

classifieds

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?

Any type of Construction:

COOPER’S BLACKTOP

everybody’s talking about what’s in our

J.T.’s Painting & Drywall

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.

mikemoon59@yahoo.com

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BBB Accredted

•30x40x12 with 2 doors, $9,900 •40x64x14 with 2 doors, $16,000 ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!

(937)773-8812 or (937)622-2920

Located at 16900 Ft. Loramie-Swanders Rd., Sidney

Since 1977

Pole BarnsErected Prices:

FREE ESTIMATES!! Call now for Spring & Summer special

937-492-3530

in Shelby County by Sidney Daily News Readers

Amish Crew

Sealcoat, paint strips, crack fill, pothole repair. Commercial and Residential

Brand new facility in Sidney/Anna area. Ready to take care of your pets while you take some time for yourself.

Voted #1

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Paws & Claws Retreat: Pet Boarding

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CHILDCARE in my home, snacks and meals provided, lots of toys and fun activities! Text or call (937)710-5464.

937-710-1080

937-308-7157 TROY, OHIO

Pole Building Roof & Siding 2263290

(937)394-2223

We have many references. Call and find out why so many choose us. 15 years Experience • Free Estimates

Roofing • Siding • Windows

15 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES Paving • Driveways Parki ng Lots • Seal Coating

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WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Christopher’s

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

765-857-2623 765-509-0070

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for appointment at

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Lawncare & Landscape •Mowing •Mulching •Trimming •Planting •Handyman Services •Fully Insured

BUCKEYE SEAL COATING AND REPAIR

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

SPECIAL GOLF CART BATTERIES $

RICK WITHROW WITHROW RICK (937) 726-9625 726-9625 (937)

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Electronic Filing Quick Refund 44 Years Experience

PARTS & SERVICE

• Lawn Maintenance and Mowing • Shrub Planting & Removal • Shrub Trimming • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Pavers & Wall Stone, Hardscapes

937-492-ROOF

SchulzeTax & Accounting Service

HERITAGE GOODHEW

GOLF CART

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Class-A CDL Drivers Regional and Local positions. Palletized, Truckload, Vans 2 years experience required Health, Dental, Life, 401k Call us today!

1-800-288-6168 www.RisingSun Express.com TRUCK DRIVER, Family owned business seeking truck driver, must have Class A CDL, with tanker endorsement, must pass a drug screen, 5 day work week, home every night. For details call (937)295-3470

Part time, class A CDL with tanker endorsement. 1 overnight trip per week. Please send resume to: 141 E. Third St. Minster OH 45865

1 BEDROOM, 619 1/2 South Main Front of house. $350 monthly $350 Deposit, No Pets, (937)489-8828 between 4pm-7pm

manwellenterprises@gmail.com

Ready for a career change?

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SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2012 415 SOUTH STREET, PIQUA, OHIO UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE 9:00 A.M. SHARP MID OHIO ACCEPTANCE 1999 BUICK LESABRE 1999 CHRY CONCORD 1999 GMC JIMMY 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE 2003 CHEV BLAZER 2003 CHEV VENTURE 2001 DODGE DURANGO 2002 DODGE NEON 2003 CHRY 300M 2001 MERCURY GR MARQ 2001 DODGE RAM 2001 PONT BONNEVILLEE

2ND NATIONAL BANK GREENVILLE 2007 DODGE RAM 2010 CHEV CAMARO 2001 FORD F150 2004 FORD F250 EXT CAB 4X4 2003 FORD EXPLORER 2001 SATURN SL2

2 BEDROOM home, 610 Park Street, $500 month, no pets or Metro. Call Tom, Emerson Wagner Realty, (937)498-2348.

DRIVER WANTED

REPO AND BANKRUPTCY AUTO AUCTION

2001 FORD EXPLORER 2001 CHEV BLAZER 2001 GMC JIMMY 2002 DODGE DURANGO 2003 PONTIAC GR AM 2001 CHRY PT CRUISER

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CAR AND CREDIT 1997 FORD F150

1 BEDROOM, All Utilities included! Stove, Refrigerator. No Pets. $115 per week, Plus $200 Deposit. Call: (937)726-6348

1 BEDROOM, Northend Sidney, appliances, air, some utilities, laundry facility, NO PETS. $375, (937)394-7265 2 BEDROOM In Sidney, clean, freshly painted, security cameras, laundry facility on site, ample off street parking. On site manager. Rent $425, Deposit $425 includes water & trash. Call Heidi (937)441-9923

SHANNONS USED CARS 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP

2 BEDROOM half double, smoke free, all appliances, lawncare, No pets! $550. 2425 Collins (937)726-7276

BURTONS USED CARS 1997 CHEV CAMARO Z28

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ALSO, FORD 8N TRACTOR WITH MOWER AND SNOW PLOW US BANKRUPTCY COURT, PAUL SPAETH TRUSTEE, 2009 JEEP LIBERTY

PLEASE GO TO AUCTIONZIP.COM AUCTION ID CODE 6480 FOR PHOTOS TERMS OF THE SALE ARE THIS: CASH. NO PERSONAL CHECKS NO CREDIT CARDS. NO CHILDREN. NO BANK LETTERS OF CREDIT. PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS. ALL VEHICLES SOLD 100% AS IS. BANKRUPTCY UNITS HAVE SEPERATE TERMS. AGAIN, PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE THE AUCTION. WE ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING UNITS, WE CANNOT ANSWER VERIFY OR GUARANTEE ANY CONDITION OF ANY UNIT IN AUCTION. ALL UNITS INCLUDING BOATS, SKIS, TRAILERS, VEHICLES ANYTHING SOLD IS 100% AS IS.

BAYMAN AUCTION SERVICE

SPRING INTO

816 W Parkwood, Sidney. 2300 SqFt, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage. $800 monthly plus deposit. (937)710-5471 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, 2536 North Main, Sidney. 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, attached garage, AC, appliances, pets welcome, fenced in backyard. (847)337-1046.

NORTH END, 2 bedroom mobile home, 1 bath. $375 month, $350 deposit. (937)492-2047

SAVINGS! 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FROM $565 TO $550

OLDER COUPLE seeking downstairs apartment or 1 story home. $400-$500 monthly or $650 inclusive. (937)622-1591

2 BEDROOM 1 BATH FROM $500 TO $490 THRU APRIL 30th

Village West Apts. "Simply the Best" (937)492-3450

TONY BAYMAN 937-606-0535

ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS 12.89 Acres/ corner lot 19100 Middleton-Hume Rd. Sidney. Call or e-mail (937)638-6482/ RonL3r@aol.com

807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦

2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, log home located on scenic site in Salem township. Newer updates. Perfect for 1 or 2 occupants. Call Todd (419)628-2912

ID 0 4 17

SIDNEY - 10277 MASON RD.

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TRACTOR, Massey Ferguson model 165, gas, 50 HP, power steering, live PTO, only 3714 hours, great shape, (937)295-2899.

LEGAL NOTICE City of Sidney 2012 Sidewalk Program Bids accepted until April 26, 2012. Complete details at www.SidneyOH.com or 937498-8142 Apr. 12, 19

PUBLIC AUCTION ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, PICKUP

Saturday, APRIL 21, 2012 10:00 a.m. 1996 Dodge Dakota extend cab pickup, 2wd, 143,314 miles; Thomasville dining set w/6 chairs and china hutch; lighted glass showcases; curio; 3 piece bedroom suite; claw foot dressser; cedar chest; flower stands; sofa; 2 chairs; recliner; Italy end tables; quilt rack; wedding ring quilts; hand painted Franciscan china set; lots of glassware including Germany & Bavaria; silverware sets; 72 & 73 Rockwell sets; advertising items; cow bell, butter churn; coffee grinder; cherry seeder; Griswold lamp mold; 125 VFW pins and medals; New Idea memorabilia; 5 piece wood train; toy tractors, toy cars; dolls; Tonka; hay cradle; spinning wheel; yarner; baby cradle; Gone with the Wind lamp globes; amber jar; dollies; linens; bedding; beer signs; lots of pictures; wood carved eagle; old hand tools; beam scale; chicken on the nest; marbles; copper wash broiler; wicker baby buggy & cradle; gas stamps; foreign money; coke items; chuck luck game board; large assortment of Christmas & Easter decorations; kitchen items; Craftsman 24 hp riding mower w/bagger; Craftsman chain saw; Huffy bike; garden tools; Arkla gas grille; peg board display rack; dehumidifier; Eden heater; Rex-Air sweeper; wall paper steamer; picnic table stepladder; wheel barrow; wrench sets; power saws; log chains; garden tools; weed eater; golf clubs; and lots of misc. items. Note: Ernie and Gladys have sold their home and are moving to a smaller home. There is over 60 years of collecting in this auction with much more than can be advertised. Go to www.coldwaterauctionservice.net for pictures.

Ernie & Gladys Kuess - owners Sale Conducted By

COLDWATER AUCTION SERVICE Rick Uhlenhake 419-678-9995

Auctioneers Larry Geise Brenda Schweiterman Real Estate Broker-Auctioneer 419-586-5384 419-925-4584

LEGAL NOTICE McLean Township Trustees request applications for the Fiscal Officer position. Applicants must be a resident of McLean Township, must be 18 years of age, and must be a registered voter. Please send resumes to McLean Township, PO Box 68, Ft. Loramie, OH 45845 by Thursday, April 19, 2012. Greg Ruhenkamp, Chairman McLean Township Trustees Apr. 12

LEGAL NOTICE The regular monthly meeting of the McLean Township Trustees will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 8:30 p.m. at the township house. At the meeting, the Trustees will review the applications received for the office of McLean Township Fiscal Officer and make their decision for appointment of the new Fiscal Officer. Greg Ruhenkamp, Chairman McLean Township Trustees Apr. 12 2274930

VINTAGE TOYS-LAWNMOWER-COLLECTIBLES-HOUSEHOLD

“Riethman” ESTATE AUCTION Sun. April 22nd.10:30 a.m. 13141 State Route 274, Anna

2001 KEYSTONE 242 FW SPRINGDALE 5TH WHEEL 12 foot super slide, sleeps 6. Excellent condition! Stored inside when not used. $9000. (937)726-4580 Botkins, OH

2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Black on black. 5 speed transmission. 38,150 miles. Excellent condition! $16,000. (937)492-3000

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BUYERS 2004 LEXUS ES330 Levinson stereo, GPS, great MPG, loaded!!! Asking $9995. (937)710-5030

SELLERS MEET

FURNITURE: 3PC. Full size BR set, Library table, table & floor lamps, pictures, Sofa, end tables, painted dry sink, upholstered chairs, rocking and straight back chairs, 2 Duncan Phyfe drop leaf tables, console stereo, Crosley tabletop radio, high chair, buffet, 2 stack glass front book case, Westinghouse deep freezer, More misc furniture. HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTIBLES: Conservo stove, costume jewelry, Vanity sets, Singer sewing machine, China sets, Knick knacks, collectible plates, crocs, clear pressed & etched glass, Gilbert metal fan, wooden bowls, CI skillets, Granite ware, GE roaster cooker, microwave, stemware, holiday decorations, aluminum x-mas tree & tri-light, small appliances, dishes, cookware and misc. LAWNMOWER, GO-CART, TOOLS: Yard Machine 14.5 HP 42” cut riding lawnmower, Vangaurd 5.5 HP Pressure washer, McCormick Deering Big 6 MB1475 7 foot sickle mower, 2 bottom plow #Ro171184, Wards Band Saw, Floor jack, hand tools, chisels, small power tools, jack stands, tool boxes, older Delta 8” table saw, Dust collector, craftsman 12” wood lathe, lathe tools, Delta 6” shaper planer, 21” push mowers, small air compressor, bird feeders, hand & garden tools: rakes, shovels, etc. step ladder, fish tank, Go Cart, misc shop Tools. Owner: The Estate of Mary M. Riethman AKA Mary Martha Riethman. Shelby County Probate # 2011-EST-261. David W. Riethman Executor.

PAPILLON PUP, female, 19 weeks old $300. First shots/ wormed. Call/ text (419)953-8538.

1996 COACHMAN pop up camper, refrigerator, furnace, inside/ outside 3 burner stove, all worked last fall. Fresh water tank/ hand pump. New deep cycle battery last year. Awning. Sleeps 5-6. 2 rain storms last year, no leaks. $2100, (937)492-7712.

BUYING: 1 piece or entire estates: Vintage costume or real jewelry, toys, pottery, glass, advertisements. Call Melisa (937)710-4603. BUYING ESTATES, Will buy contents of estates PLUS, do all cleanup, (937)638-2658 ask for Kevin

BEAGLE PUPPIES, 2 Males, Tri- Color, $50 each, (937)541-6414 leave message

2012 CALICO, Stock Trailer, tandem axle, steel belted radial tires, 12 ft long, (937)492-4410

BUNNIES, Californian, New Zeland, Dutch, Sanjuan, Flemish Giants, Pet, meat, 4H, $10 & up, fresh eggs, Quincy area, (937)407-2905, (937)407-6972

1984 FORD F150, 8 cylinder, needs body work, runs ok, $500, (419)628-3742

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES, 3 males, black, white and brown. Do not shed, great with kids, great lap dogs, $325. (419)305-6539

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2005 CHRYSLER Town & Country, dark blue, with grey cloth interior, 59,000 miles. Front wheel drive, 3.8L V6 SFI, gas, automatic, Braun conversion companion van, wheelchair accessible, power sliding doors, manual folding wheelchair ramp. Excellent condition. $15,000. (614)370-6019 Heath.65@osu.edu.

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2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Cloth interior, silver, great shape, new brakes, runs great. Asking $7800 (937)684-0555

CLARINET, great condition, purchased brand new and only 2 years old. Call (937)295-2565 after 3pm.

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Located east of Coldwater, Ohio 1/4 mile on St. Rt. 219

1998 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING ASPENCADE 90,306 miles. New seat in summer 2011. Comes with 1 full cover, 1 half cover and trailer hitch. $6500 OBO. (937)596-5474 fctss5@hotmail.com

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REPLAY 50 years ago April 12, 1962 Fairlawn’s Jets used extrabase hits to overcome Graham’s Falcons in a hard-fought 5-4 game at Graham. Graham jumped to a 3-0 lead in the third but Jerry Baker tripled with a man on in the fifth and later scored on Jim Snavley’s single to make it 3-2. Baker was the winning hurler, and he struck out seven and walked two.

25 years ago April 12, 1987 After posting a best time of 3:25.5 last spring, just threetenths of a second off the school record, big things were expected from Sidney’s 1600 relay foursome this year. And Scott Cates, Eric Kelly, Eric Barnes and Lonnie Shropshire had had no equals so far this spring. Saturday at the Mote Relays, they won the 1600 in 3:37.4, over nine seconds better than the second-place finisher. Overall, the Sidney boys totaled 52 points to finish in fourth spot.

CALENDAR High school sports Today’s schedule Baseball Houston at Fairlawn Riverside at Upper Scioto Russia at Fort Loramie Jackson Center at Minster Botkins at Anna Franklin-Monroe at Lehman Softball Houston at Fairlawn Riverside at Upper Scioto Russia at Fort Loramie Minster at New Bremen Troy at Versailles Lehman at Waynesfield Botkins at Anna Track Lehman at Troy Christian Boys tennis Lehman at Carroll

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Reds avoid sweep, win 4-3 Votto ties career best with 4 hits CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto snapped out of a slump, and so did the Cincinnati Reds. Votto tied a career best with four hits and scored the winning run on pinch-hitter Chris Heisey’s ninth-inning single, capping a comeback from a three-run deficit and leading the Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday. The Reds avoided a threegame sweep by the defending World Series champions, who won just one of six games in Cincinnati last season. The Reds went 3-3 on their opening homestand and headed off for an 11-day, 10-game trip. “I don’t think salvage is a fair word,” said Votto, who entered with a .188 average. “We’re just trying to find some momentum. It would’ve been pretty frustrating to go on the road if we hadn’t won this game. The Cardinals played well. They’ve got a good team. They won the World Series. We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, and they’re certainly in the way.” Votto doubled off Marc Rzepczynski (0-1) leading off the ninth for the 10th fourhit game of his career. Ryan Ludwick was intentionally walked, Jay Bruce struck out, Fernando Salas relieved and Heisey lined a single to left.

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CINCINNATI REDS’ Chris Heisey (28), left, is congratulated by teammates after hitting the game winning hit in the bottom of the ninth inning of an baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday in Cincinnati. The Reds won 4-3. “There was no doubt, right off the bat,” Heisey said. “It was a good feeling to get the barrel of the bat on it.” Heisey’s hit was Cincinnati’s 14th. The Reds came in batting .201, and manager Dusty Baker said he was confident his offense would pick up. “You just don’t know when they’re going to start hitting the ball,” Baker said. “It was sure nice to see them come around today. That was a big

win for us to end the homestand well and not get too far behind. I know it’s early, but you don’t want to get too far behind.” Aroldis Chapman (2-0), groomed as a starter during spring training before injuries forced the Reds to keep him in the bullpen, struck out five in two scoreless innings. “I feel great,” Chapman said through an interpreter. “I prefer to be a starter, but they decided to put me back in the

bullpen, and I’m happy with that. That’s my job — to hold the other team and let my team get back in the game.” Reds starter Johnny Cueto gave up three runs and seven hits in five innings. Down 3-0 in the third against Jaime Garcia, the Reds tied the score in the fifth. Garcia, 6-1 against the Reds, allowed three runs and 11 hits in 4 2-3 innings. See REDS/Page 19

THIS DAY IN BASEBALL 1912 — The Chicago Cubs' Tinker-Evers-Chance double play combination played its final major league game together. 1966 — A crowd of 50,671 welcomed the Braves to Atlanta, but Willie Stargell spoiled the occasion with a two-run homer in the 13th inning to give the Pirates a 3-2 victory.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “Al Unser Jr. is truly sorry for the poor mistake he made la st fall. He’s taking steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again.” —Attorney for Al Unser Jr., who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and racing on a New Mexico highway

ON THIS DATE IN 1992 — Fred Couples wins the Masters by two strokes to end a string of four consecutive British victories. Couples beats Ray Floyd, who was attempting to become the oldest player to win a major at age 49. 2005 — Smithtown (N.Y.) High School's co-ed badminton team defeats Miller Place (N.Y.) High School 10-5 to end Miller Place's 504match win streak, the longest sports winning streak in U.S. history. For Miller Place, it is the first loss in the program's history, which began in 1973.

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SIDNEY’S FRANK EnYart returns with a backhand during the LEHMAN’S DAVID Freytag returns the ball during the No. 2 No. 2 singles match against David Freytag of Lehman singles match against Sidney’s Frank EnYart during a match Wednesday in action at Lehman. Thursday at Lehman.

Lehman boys blank Sidney 5-0 The Lehman High boys tennis team cruised to an easy 5-0 victory over crosstown rival Sidney in high school boys tennis action Wednesday at Lehman. The Cavaliers upped their record on the year to 6-1.

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OSU’s Meyer defends his time with Florida

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CLEVELAND INDIANS starting pitcher Justin Masterson, a Beavercreek High School graduate, throws against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of a baseball game in Cleveland on Wednesday.

Tribe beaten by ChiSox 10-6 were 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position, dropping to 5 for 32 (.156) this season. “Five games is not going to make me panic about my bullpen, my offense, defense or anything like that,” Indians manager Manny Acta said. “We have to give it a little more time.” Danks gave up four runs, seven hits and five walks in 5 2-3 innings. Masterson allowed five runs — three earned — and eight hits in five innings. “I didn’t help the cause by walking five,” Danks said. “It was cold, tough conditions. Everything was in and out. My changeup was good and then it went away. I got the win, that’s all that matters.” A year ago, Danks was 0-8 in his first 11 starts. He finished 8-12. “At least I didn’t have to wait until June to win,” Danks said. “All the credit goes to the offense. I was very fortunate to get those runs, especially against Masterson. He’s one of the best.” Paul Konerko had an RBI double in the first and Adam Dunn a runscoring single. In an inning prolonged by third baseman Jack Hannahan’s throwing error, Masterson threw a runscoring wild pitch and Pierzynski hit a sacrifice fly. “Masterson was a little inconsistent with his command, but he threw the ball well,” Acta said.

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OHIO STATE'S Urban Meyer coaches during the first day of their spring college football practice recently in Columbus. the University of Florida. And to sit there and call them out four or five years later, I’m not sure of the intent, once again. “But I’ll always fight for those guys.” Meyer won two national championships at Florida but twice left the program, each time citing health issues. He retired after the 2010 season, then later took a job as a college football analyst with ESPN for a year. He was hired last November to pick up the pieces of an Ohio State program which has suffered through player suspensions and departures, NCAA sanctions and the forced resignation of coach Jim Tressel due to a memorabilia-for-money scandal. The Buckeyes, who were 6-7 a year ago and

lost their last four games including, ironically, the Gator Bowl to Florida, are on NCAA probation and have been banned from playing in a bowl game after the 2012 season. Meyer said he had talked to several former Florida players and coaches who were upset by the Sporting News story. The story cited multiple sources who confirmed that during the 2008 season Harvin, now a member of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, attacked physically Florida wide receivers coach Billy Gonzales, grabbing him by the neck and throwing him to the ground. It said that after Harvin was pulled off Gonzales by two assistant coaches, he was never disciplined. Gonzales, now an of-

fensive coordinator at Illinois, issued a statement earlier on Wednesday. “In response to a recent story alleging an incident between Percy Harvin and me and while at Florida, the story is inaccurate,” he said in the statement. “It didn’t happen.” Meyer said he and his staff met or exceeded all standards in terms of graduation rate, wins, abiding by NCAA rules and recruiting quality players. The story had said there was a “circle of trust” which enabled and pandered to elite players. Meyer denied it on Wednesday. Asked if he disagreed in particular with a certain contention in the story, Meyer said, “Oh, more than one.” He seemed particularly upset by the inference that he and his staff had flaunted NCAA bylaws. “I want to say this real clear: There is no violation that we had as far as that whole conversation,” Meyer said. “I’m not sure why that keeps coming up. So, if you would bold that for me, underline it — there is not an NCAA violation.” Since taking the Ohio State job, Meyer has bumped heads with several Big Ten coaches — principally Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema — over the recruiting of players who have already verbally committed to other Division I programs. But Bielema has said that was a misunderstanding which has been corrected.

Tough night for local diamond squads Sidney took one on Greg Spearman had the chin from Tecumseh two of Lehman’s three in a makeup baseball hits in the game. The linescore: game at Sidney WednesLehman ............010 00_ 1 3 2 day, 14-2. Lima Cathllic ..313 5x_12 7 1 The Jackets were Westerheide (LP), Rourke roughed up for 14 hits by (3) and Copella; Watkins, Huffman (2) (WP), Stolly (5) and the Arrows, now 11-4. Dee. Bobby Benshoff sinRecords: Lehman 9-4, gled and doubles for Sid- Lima Catholic 8-3. —— ney. The linescore: Tecumseh .006 220 4_14 14 2 Sidney.......001 001 0_ 2 6 1 Vanhoose (WP) and Luttrell; S. Gray (LP), Davis (5), Fishbaugh (6) and K. Gray Records: Tecumseh 11-4, Sidney 4-9.

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Lehman runruled at Lima LIMA — It was also a rough night for Lehman as the Cavs were runruled by Lima Catholic 12-1 Wednesday. The loss dropped Lehman to 9-4.

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Loramie rallies over Versailles VERSAILLES — The Fort Loramie Lady Redskins rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat Versailles 9-6 in non-league girls softball action here Tuesday. The win puts Loramie

at 7-5 on the year and drops Versailles to 2-8. For Loramie, Danielle Wehrman, Darian Rose and Katie Eilerman all had two hits. One of Rose’s hits was a home run. Katie Eilerman and Megan Bollheimer both doubled, with Bollheimer driving in three runs and Paige Ordean two. For Versailles, Miranda Huddle, Kori York and Danielle Langston all had two hits each, with Langston and Kayla McEldowney getting doubles. Langston drove in two runs for the Lady Tigers. Ordean was the winner for Loramie, striking out seven in five innings. The linescore: Loramie ........000 314 1_9 9 1 Versailles......014 000 1_6 9 2 WP: Ordean; LP: Langston Records: FL 7-5,Versailles 2-8.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Robin Ventura saw the Chicago White Sox score 10 runs and still didn’t feel safe. Welcome to life as a major league manager. A.J. Pierzynski hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 10-6 on Wednesday. Chicago scored four runs in the first off Justin Masterson (0-1), but Cleveland closed to 5-4 in the fifth against John Danks (1-1) on Travis Hafner’s two-run double. Then in the sixth, Alejandro De Aza hit a tworun homer off Dan Wheeler and Pierzynski drove a pitch from Rafael Perez into the right-field seats for a 104 lead. “I don’t know if you ever feel comfortable with any big lead,” said Ventura, five games into his first season as a manager at any level. “I felt confident in our pitchers, bringing them in, but you can’t have too many runs.” Pierzynski said the way the Indians kept coming back, he had the same feeling. “It never seemed like we had enough,” Pierzynski said. The left-handed hitter wasn’t in his comfort zone when he came to bat against Perez, having just two singles in his first 12 career atbats against the lefty. Then his luck changed. “He hung a slider,” Pierzynski said. “I’ve been facing him for years and he always makes good pitches, a good slider, good slider, good slider. Finally, he missed with one and I made contact.” Following a 3-2 opening trip, the White Sox headed to Chicago after the game for their home opener against Detroit on Friday. Hafner had a long solo homer and three RBIs and Shelley Duncan hit a two-run homer for Cleveland, which went 1-4 on its opening homestand. The Indians

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In his first speaking engagement with his Big Ten coaching peers, new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer had to defend what he did in his last coaching job. Meyer said he was disappointed by a story this week in the Sporting News which said he showed favoritism to star players during his six-year tenure at Florida and that his Gators program winked at disciplinary problems. “When you start saying preferential treatment to players, that’s probably a correct statement. We did do that. We do that here. We did it at Bowling Green and Utah,” said Meyer, mentioning his previous coaching stops while speaking Wednesday on the Big Ten coaches spring teleconference. “If you go to class, you’re a warrior, you do things the right way off and on the field, and you’re completely committed to helping us win, you’re going to get treated really good.” Meyer bristled at the inference by former players, some identified and some not, who said that there was a different set of rules for star players such as wide receiver Percy Harvin. “I’m extremely proud of what we did down there. And throwing great players — not good players, great players — under the bus like that, I don’t get the intent,” he said. “I’ll fight for those guys, man. Those guys did a lot of great things for

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Dodgers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Fort Recovery at Versailles St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 1 Lebanon at Sidney Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Ridgemont at Lehman Atlanta 6, Houston 4 Delphos SJ at New Knoxville Softball Milwaukee 7, Chicago Cubs 4 Graham at Riverside Arizona 4, San Diego 2, 11 inPickerington North at New nings Wednesday's Games Bremen Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 3 Versailles at Fort Recovery Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 0 Lebaon at Sidney Milwaukee 2, Chicago Cubs 1 Ridgemont at Lehman Track Arizona at San Diego, n Riverside, Sidney at Graham Miami at Philadelphia, n Inv. Atlanta at Houston, n Fort Recovery at Anna San Francisco at Colorado, n —— Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, n SATURDAY Thursday's Games Baseball Cincinnati (Latos 0-1) at WashRiverside vs. Covington at 5th- ington (G.Gonzalez 0-0), 1:05 p.m. 3rd Field, Dayton Milwaukee (Greinke 1-0) at New Knoxville at Houston Chicago Cubs (Garza 0-0), 2:20 p.m. Versailles at Fort Loramie (2) San Francisco (Bumgarner 0-1) Lehman at Russia (2) at Colorado (Moyer 0-1), 3:10 p.m. New Bremen at Van Wert (2) Miami (Buehrle 0-1) at PhiladelSidney at Wapak (2) phia (Blanton 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Anna at Tri-County North Arizona (I.Kennedy 1-0) at San Softball Diego (Bass 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Riverside at Northeastern (2) Pittsburgh (Karstens 0-0) at L.A. Bradford at Russia (2) Dodgers (Capuano 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Minster at Akron Racers Tour. 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BY JEFF SCHUDEL AP Exchange If the Browns pass on Trent Richardson and take Justin Blackmon with the fourth pick on April 26, they should be able to get the secondranked running back on their draft board when they pick 22nd. If they pass on Blackmon to take Richardson, the next two wide receivers will also likely be picked before the Browns draft again, which means the best the Browns could hope for would be the fourthbest receiver, possibly Stephen Hill from Georgia Tech. That might seem like an argument for taking Blackmon, but it is just the opposite. Richardson not only would be the best player available after quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III plus tackle Matt Kalil are picked, Richardson would fill a priority need for the Browns. Some analysts believe Doug Martin from Boise State is the second-best running back in the draft. Others say it is David Wilson from Virginia Tech, but most agree a Grand Canyonsized talent gap exists between Richardson and the rest. Richardson is arguably the most NFLready player in the entire draft, along with LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne. Yes, the West Coast offense the Browns tried to use last year is a passoriented attack, but it is just offensive if there is no running threat, as the Browns demonstrated when Peyton Hillis went off the reservation. When Browns president Mike Holmgren coached Seattle to the Super Bowl in 2005, Shaun Alexander carried the ball 370 times for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns. C o i n c i d e n t a l l y, Alexander, like Richardson, went to Alabama. Holmgren picked him

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FORMER ALABAMA running back Trent Richardson runs a drill during an Alabama football pro day in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday. 19th in the first round in 2000. Alexander was 5foot-11, 225 pounds. Richardson is 5-9 1/4, 228. The Browns did not put up much of a fight to keep Hillis before free agency hit — an indication they have other plans at running back that go beyond rotating Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya during the 2012 season. Holmgren and General Manager Tom Heckert have repeatedly said they have to get better support for Colt McCoy. That means improving running back, wide receiver and the offensive line. They haven’t helped McCoy at all in free agency, which means the help has to come in the draft. “It’s my job to get better players surrounding him,” Heckert said last month in a conference call with season-ticket holders. “After the season, we said we have to protect him better. We have to be able to run the football, which we

did at times last year. If you look at the games when we ran well and protected well, Colt played very well.” Heckert will not be influenced by draft analysts, but those analysts can’t even agree on which wide receiver is the best in the draft. Most have Blackmon ranked No. 1, but Gil Brandt of NFL.com has Michael Floyd of Notre Dame ranked first among receivers. That debate doesn’t exist at running back, and I disagree with those who say that because Adrian Peterson hasn’t taken the Vikings to a Super Bowl the Browns would be wrong to take a running back fourth. The Vikings took Peterson seventh in 2007. The Falcons used the next pick on defensive end Jamaal Anderson and the Dolphins used the next pick on wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. I’d say the Vikings got the right guy. “(Richardson) is probably the best running back in the draft this

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“I wasn’t the best,” Garcia said. “I was battling. It’s part of the game. I don’t want to make excuses. They have a good lineup. I was getting ahead, but I wasn’t putting them away. I have to work on that in my next bullpen.” Cardinals manager Mike Matheny believed his players were a little overmatched against Cueto, especially with regulars Lance Berkman, David Freese and Carlos Beltran getting the day off. Freese, last year’s World Series Most Valuable Player, struck out as a pinch hitter in the ninth, ending his season-opening hitting streak at six

games. “We tried to steal one there,” Matheny said. “We tried to grind it out. Cueto is a tough customer, but we put together some good at-bats. Jaime made too many mistakes up in the zone. He’s a touch-andfeel guy, and when he doesn’t feel it, he has trouble. Under different circumstances, he could have gone longer, but he had a rough fifth inning. His pitch count was OK, but he labored with them.” St. Louis took a 3-0 lead in the third on Garcia’s two-out single, Rafael Furcal’s RBI triple into the rightfield corner and Jon Jay’s two-run homer, his

first home run this season. Votto doubled in a run in the third, when Garcia escaped a two-on, noouts jam by striking out Ryan Ludwick and Jay Bruce, then retiring Miguel Cairo on a

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year and probably one of the best players in the draft,” Alabama coach Nick Saban at Richardson’s pro day workout last month. “That’s based on his performance and his production and the consistency that he’s played with and the personal characteristics that he has.” Richardson did have arthroscopic knee surgery in January, but that doesn’t seem to be a concern. The 2011 season was his first year as the Crimson Tide’s featured back. He set a school record with 1,679 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns, and that was when everybody in the SEC knew Richardson was going to get the ball. He caught 29 passes as a junior in 2011. “Extremely physical, fearless and determined with a wicked stiff-arm,” says the scouting report in the Pro Football Weekly Draft preview. “Has power in his body and knows how to use it. ... Can barrel through the line and create his own hole. ... Plays big on big stages and keyed victories over Texas and LSU in national championship game. ... Very capable blocker capable of decelerating unsuspecting blitzers. ... Can pick and slide and piles up yardage after the catch.” Yes, the Browns need wide receivers, but they can be found in the later rounds. Heckert just has to know where to look. The Steelers found Mike Wallace in the third round in 2009 (the year the Browns drafted Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi in the second round) and they found Antonio Brown in the sixth round in 2010. The Browns have never used a top-five pick on a running back. Richardson could be the first. They did use the sixth pick on a running back once, and that worked out pretty well. That was in 1957, when they drafted Jim Brown.

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3 heroes remembered Ohio National Guard members (l-r) 44-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Hannon, of Grove City; 45-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Rieck, of Columbus; and 36-year-old Capt. Nicholas Rozanski, of Dublin, were honored during a memorial Friday at the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Columbus. The three were killed in Afghanistan on April 4. Hannon and Rieck, who were eligible for promotion when they died, have both been posthumously promoted to the rank of master sergeant, a guard spokesman said. In the photo below, a rifle team assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, render a three-round volley to three fallen heroes during the memorial service. Rieck is a native of Sidney and 1984 graduate of Sidney High School. He is the son of the late Jayne Rieck and the late Jim Rieck. Funeral arrangements for Rieck are pending.

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DR. WALmy “sentence.” LACE: I am 14 — Marcie, Merand have a rillville, Ind. friend who is MARCIE: also 14. She is a True, you were good person, out with a and I enjoy friend, but seehaving her for a ing as you were friend. The forbidden to be ’Tween with her, you problem is that my mom 12 & 20 broke the rule. doesn’t like her, I enjoy helping Dr. Robert so I’m forbidteens, but I’m Wallace den to hang sorry that I around with cannot help you her anymore. I think this time. it’s because her mom and my mom had a big DR. WALLACE: I argument and don’t heard that a 21-yeartalk to each other any- old guy was arrested for more. statutory rape of a 14Last week, this year-old runaway girl friend called and who had agreed to have wanted to go to the sex with him. I really movies. I asked my need to know whether mom whether I could go sex between a 19-yearto the early movie with old girl and a 14-yeara girlfriend on Satur- old boy would be day night, and she said considered statutory OK, as long as I got rape. — Nameless, home before 10:15 p.m. Santa Fe, N.M. I was home before 10:15 NAMELESS: It still p.m., but I’m grounded would be considered for two weeks. My mom statutory rape, even if had called another it were consensual sex. friend’s mom to ask her about a bake sale, and DR. WALLACE: Our she said her daughter family is hosting a 16and my other friend year-old foreign exwere at her house bak- change student from ing cookies for the bake Japan. He is a very consale. scientious student and When I got home, I says that the Japanese got grilled about whom culture considers eduI went to the movie cation to be very imporwith. When I told her it tant. was Sherry, my mom We were discussing went crazy and the percentage of stugrounded me for two dents from both counweeks and said that if I tries who graduate continued to complain from high school. Yuichi she’d make it three said that in Japan, 98 weeks. That’s why I’m percent of the populaasking you whether you tion has at least a highagree with me that I school diploma. didn’t lie and I was None of our family with a friend. If so, members knows the maybe Mom will reduce percentage of Ameri-

cans who have graduated from high school. Do you know the answer to this question? — Randy, Ontario, Calif. RANDY: The Japanese educational system is structured to educate a student population that is more than 99 percent native and reared in traditional families, Japanese which place a high premium on educational values. We, too, place a high premium on educational values, but we spend much more time and money educating students who have diversified cultural heritage. And we do very well. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 81 percent of our population age 25 or older has earned a high-school diploma. That’s an excellent record that will only improve with time. Congratulations for welcoming a foreign exchange student into your family! It’s a wonderful experience for the student and the host family. 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 Syndicate Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Friday, April 13, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) From here on, your interest in improving your health definitely will deepen. You’ve decided that you want to pull your act together and feel more healthy as well. (Impressive.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t be surprised if you become more actively involved in seeking out fun and pleasure, especially in the company of others. This applies to all social occasions, including playful times with children. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle renovating projects or big improvements at home. This requires your patience with family members! (But you can do this.) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ve become increasingly direct in all your communication with others. Have you noticed? (Because they have!) This will serve you well if you’re in sales, marketing, teaching or acting. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You are really spending your money now, and you can’t seem to stop! Fortunately, you also have increasing energy to work hard to earn money. (Whew.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today Mars, which has been in your sign for so long, once again moves forward. That’s why you feel like you, too, must move forward in all your projects. “Pull once more, my lads!” LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Behind-the-scenes research will

start to reveal what you are looking for. It appears that your patience is finally paying off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Competition with a friend might increase now. If it’s difficult hanging out with someone, why bother? Life is too short. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Once again, your ambition is aroused like never before. This time, you intend to achieve something because you’re focused and you’ve got a plan. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel plans continue to appeal to you even though you’ve been traveling a lot lately! Once again, you’ll be making plans to go somewhere very soon. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Disputes about inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property might resume now. If so, you likely will get your way because you’re strong! You have a healthy self-interest right now. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Because difficulties with others have prevailed for this long, you’re starting to understand how to deal with these situations. You’re learning to live with them and not make a big deal about anything. It really is that simple. YOU BORN TODAY You’re intellectually aggressive. You have modern ideas, and you’re not afraid to express them. You have an excellent mind, and you like to explore concepts and philosophical ideas. You have your own ideas and aesthetic tastes, and never hesitate to explore them. In the year ahead, you should work hard to build or construct something important to you, because your rewards soon will follow. Birthdate of: Eudora Welty, writer; Al Green, singer/pastor; Garry Kasparov, chess grandmaster.

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