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American Profile • Forty years after Title IX Meet girls who are playing multiple sports, earning college athletic scholarships, learning teamwork and staying physically fit, thanks to a federal law passed 40 years ago that opened new opportunities for women in sports. Inside

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Glenna Mae Hicks • Mary E. Weiskittle

IN THIS Saturday photo, hundreds of soldiers in the rain salute the aircraft carrying remains of three Ohio National

Guard soldiers whose remains were returned to their families after they died in Afghanistan, in Columbus.

Soldiers return home COLUMBUS (AP) — The remains of three Ohio National Guard soldiers killed in an attack in Afghanistan have returned home to central Ohio. An honorable transfer ceremony was conducted at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus Saturday afternoon. National guard soldiers and airmen, including full military honor guard de-

tails, helped transfer caskets from a guard plane to hearses taking the remains to area funeral homes. The April 4 attack killed 36-year-old Capt. Nicholas Rozanski, of Dublin, 45year-old Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rieck, of Columbus, and 44-year-old Master Sgt. Shawn Hannon, of Grove City. Rieck, a native of Sidney, will be honored during a memorial service this

morning at 8 a.m. in downtown Sidney on courtsquare. Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Columbus. The soldiers died in a suicide bomber attack that killed at least 13 people and wounded at least four more guardsmen.

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TODAY’S THOUGHT “We think too much and feel too little.” — Charles Chaplin (18891977) For more on today in history, turn to Page 11.

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Cleaning up Frankilin Township Trustee Mike Christman, of Anna, sends an office chair flying into a dump truck during Clean Up Day at the Franklin Township Building south of Anna Saturday. People were also able to drop off items to be thrown away at the Houston Community Center. The event was sponsored by Loramie and Franklin Township officials and Sidney-Shelby County Health Department.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents struck the heart of the Afghan capital and three eastern cities Sunday, firing automatic weapons and grenades at embassies, government buildings and NATO bases as they launched the spring fighting season with the boldest and most complex assault in years. The multi-pronged attacks show the Taliban and their allies are far from beaten and underscored the security challenge facing government forces as U.S. and NATO forces draw down. The majorSee TALIBAN/Page 5

Adams releases tax structure chairman’s report COLUMBUS — After hosting regional hearings throughout Ohio and conducting months of analysis, state Rep. John Adams, R-Sidney, of the 78th District, announced Friday that the Tax Structure Study Committee — a bipartisan committee charged with soliciting feedback from Ohioans to ensure the best tax environment for Ohio’s citizens and businesses — has released a comprehensive chairman’s report detailing

the committee’s findings, which may serve as a springboard for legislative initiatives. “During this General Assembly, we have focused on creating an economy where businesses can thrive and Ohioans can compete for jobs right here within our borders,” said Adams, who served as chairman of the Tax Structure Study Committee. “Creating economic prosperity starts with a tax structure that is

conducive to business growth and job creation. The people of Ohio made their voices heard when we came to their areas of the state and helped us to put together this report of recommendations, which may serve as the genesis of future legislation.” The Tax Structure Committee met six times during August and September and heard testimony from more than 80 witnesses across the state. The committee was

specifically commissioned to identify and review the sales and use taxes and their purpose, review the commercial activities tax for impact on businesses, and review current tax expenditures. Based on these hearings, Adams made the following recommendations in the committee report: • Tax expenditures should be reviewed for validity every two years on a rotating basis See REPORT/Page 3

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Sheriff’s log SUNDAY -12:46 p.m.: tree down. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hardin-Wapakoneta Road at Stangel Road where a tree had fallen across both lanes of the roadway. The county garage was notified. -7:58 a.m.: burglary. A deputy responded to a break-in report at 14575 State Route 119 where someone had broken the back door to Joe Stop 99 truck stop. SATURDAY -4:34 p.m.: larceny. A deputy was dispatched to 3333 County Road 25A in Orange Township on a report money had been stolen from a safe. -4:25 p.m.: burglary. Deputies responded to 12455 Greystone Drive in McLean Township to investigate a report of a burglary in progress. FRIDAY -5:14 p.m.: accident. Anna and Botkins firefighters and Botkins Police responded to an accident at County Road 25A and Wells Road. No details were available.

Fire, rescue SUNDAY -12:39 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue was dispatched to the 14300 block of State Route 119 for a medical call. SATURDAY - 7:48 p.m.: medical. Fort Loramie Rescue responded to a medical call in the 11500 block of Ohio 66.

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-2:47 p.m.: fire. Botkins firefighters responded to a field fire in the 19000 block of Ohio 219. 2:36 p.m.: medical. Fort Loramie Rescue was dispatched to a medical call in the 120000 block of Ohio 362. -1:02 p.m. fire. Jackson Center, Maplewood and Quincy fire departments and Perry Port Salem Rescue responded to a fire alarm at 7870 Johnston-Slagle Road. No details were available. -6:23 a.m.: medical. Houston Rescue was dispatched to the 2000 block of Ohio 66 for a medical call. FRIDAY -11:56 p.m.: fire. Anna Rescue and fire departments from Anna, Jackson Center and Shelby County responded to a barn fire alarm at 9543 County Road 25A. -11:49 p.m.: medical. Jackson Center Rescue responded to a medical call in the 100 block of North Street in Jackson Township. -7:48 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue was dispatched to a medical call in the 125600 block of Meranda Road. -3:04 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to a medical call in the 300 block of State Street. -3:02 p.m.: fire alarm. Fort Loramie fire and police responded to a gas line leak at 55 Sawmill Road where a construction crew had damaged the line. Vectren was notified.

SUNDAY -10:35 a.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call in the 100 block of Piper Street. -10:05 a.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to the 1200 block of Huron Court for a medical call. -7:56 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call in the 1100 block of Amherst Court. -5:50 a.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to the 1600 block of Park Street for a medical call. -4:19 a.m.: structure fire. Firefighters were dispatched to 213 E.

North St. for a small fire in a bathroom that was quickly extinguished, Damage was estimated at $1,000 and there were no injuries. 1:19 a.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 400 block of Folkerth Avenue for a medical call. -12:01 a.m.: injury. Medics were dispatched to the 400 block of Folkerth Avenue for an injury SATURDAY -9:57 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 500 block of Culvert Street for a medical call. -7:27 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to the 600 block of South Miami Avenue for a medical call. -4:26 p.m.: injury.

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Members of the Riverside Powerlifting Team will be doing a little bit different type of lifting Saturday. The team, along with volunteers for the Shelby County Veterans to D.C., will be sponsoring a garage sale at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Blue building. “We’ve had a lot of donations so far,” said Scott Stewart, the powerlifting team coach. “We’ve been boxing up things for the last month and a half for the sale.”

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“The Shelby County Community is better prepared because of this County exercise,” Health Commissioner Steven Tostrick said in his report on the public health emergency response exercise held recently at Sidney High School. Tostrick said the Point of Dispensing exercise was designed to get doses of antibiotics into the hands of people that, for this exercise, had been exposed to inhaled anthrax. “We learned some important lessons that will

Paramedics responded to Russell Road at the railroad for an injury. -4:25 p.m. rescue. Firefighters responded to the 2200 block of Wells Drive for a kitten in a storm sewer. -3:02 p.m.: Medics were dispatched to a medical call in the 3000 block of Cisco Road. -2:53 a.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to a medical call in the 700 block of North West Avenue. FRIDAY -11:58 p.m.: fire. Firefighters were dispatched to 9543 County Road 25A for a possible barn fire. A large trash fire was found and extinguished. -10:15 p.m.: open burning. Firefighters responded to an open burning complaint at East Hoewisher Road and North Main Avenue. Police cancelled the run enroute. -6:25 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to a medical call in the 1500 block of Michigan Street. -6:19 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 200 block of West Court Street for a medical call. -5:24 p.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to a medical call in the 100 block of Robinwood Street. -2:59 p.m.: fire alarm. Firefighters were called to 1054 N. Main on a report of fire in a garage.

be used to update the health department’s Emergency Response Plan,” he continued. The plan was designed to protect citizens of Shelby County from natural and man made disasters. The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department and seven Medical Reserve Corps volunteers were able to give 116 individuals a list of medications they would be handed for themselves and their families at home. “In an hour and 20 minutes the job was

The 30-member powerlifting team is composed of college students and high school and junior high students from Riverside Local School District in DeGraff. The goup has held numerous fundraisers to help send veterans to D.C. to see their memorials. “We also have helped out with putting out the flags the morning of the trips,” said Stewart. “The kids also help load luggage. They also get to talk to the veterans This has been a learning experience for both students and veterans.” The next veterans’

DEGRAFF — Riverjunior/senior side’s prom, “Sweet Memories” will be held April 28 at the Huntsville Event Center in Huntsville. Music is being provided by SonicVision of Marysville. Doors open at 7 p.m., with picture opportunities for parents until 8. The dance will take place from 8 until 11 p.m. After-prom will take place at Riverside High School from midnight to 3 a.m., with a breakfast being served immediately following. Many special events, including

trip is planned for May 18-20. One powerlifting team member will be a volunteer on the trip. “Each student had to write an essay,” said Stewart. “There were judges who picked a person who will go on the trip.” For more information about the sale, or to donate items, contact Stewart or his wife, Lisa, at (937) 407-9703. Proceeds from the sale will go toward sponsorship of a veteran to D.C. and to help support the Riverside Powerlifting team for their National/World meets.

award MARIA STEIN — Marion Local teacher Julia Sommer has been named one of 25 finalists for the “Best Teacher in America” award. Sommer, a fifth grade teacher who has worked in the district six years, learned she was a finalist in early March after receiving enough online votes. She was nominated by her fellow teachers. School officials then launched a cheerleading initiative through Facebook and school newsletters to encourage community residents to vote for her. The grand prize winner of the contest will receive a $25,000 school technology grant, 30 iPod Touches and an iPod for their school district. The technology in Education grant is administered by Worth Ave. Group, an electronic device insurance provider. Fifth graders in the district receive inexpensive laptops from the district which they use to take tests, learn vocabulary and access texts online. School officials say the devices also help with student engagement and motivation.

karaoke, Monte Carlo games, along with other exciting activities, are planned, including a lifesize Candyland game to go along with the theme “Sweet Memories.” Door prizes will be handed out to all in attendance, with many large prize packages being given away at the conclusion of the event. All juniors, seniors and their dates are invited to attend. There is no charge to attend. Afterprom is being sponsored by junior parents and many community memSidney City Council bers. will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. today in the municipal building. The meeting most luncheon Friday at Am- likely will be held in execberley Village near utive session to discuss Cincinnati. The bus will the appointment, employleave thye local service ment or compensation of a public employee. center at 9:45 a.m.

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Tree board to meet Thursday The Sidney Tree Board will review the city’s 2012 contract tree pruning schedule during its April meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Board members will also discuss the 2012 Arbor Day Celebration April 27 at 2:15 p.m. at Holy Angels School and the mayor’s Arbor Day proclamation and the board’s annual Urban Forestry Update presentation during the April 23 Sidney City Council meeting. Members of the board will be attending the annual Tree City USA

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completed,” Tostrick said. “Several people were timed through the process and it took from 2 minutes up to 30 minutes to bring an individual through the exercise. “Many times, communication is the ‘weak link’ in both real life and exercises as well,” he summarized. “Communication with radios, unverbalized or clear written messages can be confusing. For this reason, exercises are an invaluable tool in keeping the community prepared for all types of emergencies.”

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Items for sale at this time include antiques, books, collectibles, furniture, tools, hardware, sporting goods, spray painting equipment and toys. “The larger items will be auctioned off,” said Stewart. “This includes a 1994 Lincoln Town Car.” Bud Jackson has volunteered his services as auctioneer. In addition to the garage sale items, a 50/50 drawing will be held. There will also be a concession stand open with sandwiches, soup, pop, water, chips and funnel cakes for sale.

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DEATH NOTICES Glenna Mae Hicks PIQUA — Glenna Mae Hicks, 81, of Piqua, died at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at Piqua Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home in Piqua.

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Pa., Pat Hennigan and his wife Judy, of Blacklick, and Tom Hennigan and his wife Ann, of Springfield; and num e r o us nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jerome Weiskittle in 2001. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2012, in the Walter & Smith Funeral Home, 642 S. Main St., Urbana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in St. Mary Church, 231 Washington Ave., Urbana, by the Rev. Greg Konerman. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s name to Catholic Central Elementary School, 1200 E. High St., Springfield, OH 45505. Condolences may be expressed to the family at the funeral home’s website, www.walterfunerals.com.

Versailles administrator to retire Jan. 1

BY LINDA MOODY vancing the progress of Ohio Community Media Versailles, I want to lmoody@dailyadvocate.com thank everyone for their commitment, hard VERSAILLES — Ver- work and cooperative sailles Village Adminis- spirit in helping make trator Randy A. Gump Versailles the quality submitted his retire- community that it is. I ment resignation to especially want to council members at their thank my family as meeting Wednesday they have endured night. It will go into ef- many sacrifices of my fect Jan. 1, 2013. time over the years and Following an execu- have always supported tive session, Gump read my role with the village. his letter of retirement “Versailles will alresignation, and it was ways occupy a very speaccepted with regret by cial place in my heart. the council. God bless the Village of The letter read, “This Versailles and its citiyear I will be completing zens with many more 35 years of service with years of quality of life the Village of Versailles. and happiness.” I believe the time has arGump said his wife, rived that I pursue a Mary Ann, will continue new chapter in my life. It to work as fiscal officer has truly been an honor for the village. and privilege to be a part “I’ve always loved a of the village team for challenge,” said Randy, over three decades. who served as village ad“I will forever remain ministrator under Maygrateful for the career ors Larry Subler, opportunity provided to Richard Christian and me by the village and for Jeff A. Subler. “I am all the assistance and grateful to have the opsupport that I have re- portunity to do all the ceived over the years things that I have done. from countless individu- I always gave 100 perals. I have been blessed cent-plus. I had a being surrounded by tremendous quality of outstanding mayors, vil- resources to work with. lage council members, It’s been a great journey village officials, village … a great ride.” employees, school offiGump said it wasn’t cials, business and com- easy to make the decimunity leaders, county, sion to retire. state and federal offi“It’s an emotional cials and by so many time,” he said. “Life goes compassionate and won- on. I will continue to derful citizens. All that have a long-standing rehas been accomplished lationship here.” could not have been posHe said he will help village council Photo provided sible without the dedica- the tion support and through its transitional COLIN WUEBKER, Jesse Egbert and Nathan Poeppelman teach Deb Ihle’s third-grade class teamwork effort by so period, and plans to be of many individuals. help to his successor. about healthy eating. “Looking back of the “They will probably be years and recognizing initiating a search and all the accomplishments I’m always willing to and successes that have help in that succession. I been achieved in ad- won’t walk away.”

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ANNA — Anna High School FCCLA members Jesse Egbert, Nathan Poeppelman and Colin Wuebker taught Deb Ihle's thirdgrade class about the new food guide “My Plate” by using a football theme to make learning fun. The new food guide “My Plate” recently replaced the Food Guide Pyramid so stuents and adults would understand food choices and portion sizes through a visual dinner plate. The FCCLA members learned that the percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at the rate of one out of three children are overweight

or obese. In order to tackle this issue, the boys chose a football theme to make learning about nutrition fun. They taught them the food groups by using a football field with each group representing a yardline. The thirdgrade students had to identify foods in those groups in order to score a “touchdown.” They also provided each student with their own dinner plant and offered foods from each of the food groups to practice what their plate should look like based on choices of foods and their portion sizes. To learn more about “My Plate,” go to www.choosemyplate.gov.

REPORT during off-budget years, so that the results may be available during budget negotiations. The House Ways and Means Committee should establish a standing subcommittee to review tax expenditures and issue a report to the House. • There should be further discussions on the purpose of the use tax in Ohio’s tax code. The sales tax should apply to all economic activity, including services and goods. • The commercial activities tax should be modified to establish a tax liability of the lesser of two calculations: a tax on gross receipts, as

From Page 1 established by the current CAT law, or a tax on net income. This would reduce the discrepancy in effect that arises from the pyramiding of CAT liability according to industry type. • There should be a continuing, open dialogue on tax issues, as Ohio’s tax code is expansive and complicated. The study committee, while helpful, could not cover all aspects of the code. “This has been a productive process and I look forward to further discussing these findings with the Legislature,” Adams said.

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PIQUA — Mary E. Weiskittle, 67, of Piqua, died at p.m., 11:40 Thursday, April 12, 2012, in the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born March 14, 1945, in London, Ohio, a daughter of James and Louise (Dwyer) Hennigan. Mary was a member of St. Mary Church. She graduated from London High School and The Ohio State University. Mary taught at St. Mary Elementary and, after its closing, Catholic Central Elementary in Springfield. She and her husband were the owners of Katie’s Cupboard, The Peddler and Madison Wedding Avenue Shoppe. Survivors include her daughters, Katie Pursell and her husband Bryson, of Springboro, and Jen Savinell and her husband Jim, of Delaware; a son Aaron Weiskittle, of Toledo; and grandchildren, Lauren and Bryon Pursell, Aiden and Austin Weiskittle and Leo Savinell; brothers, Jim Hennigan and his wife Barb, of West Chester,

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What’s buzzin’ at the post office? and Honey in Canal Winchester in suburban Columbus. This spring, for the first time, the club will hold three classes to handle the nearly 150 AP Photo/Columbus Dispatch, Doral cheoweth III people who signed up. The number of colonies in Franklin County has grown by about 100 in the past In this Saturday photo, the casket of Ohio National Guard Master Sgt. five years, said Barbara Shawn T. Hannon is unloaded at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Bloetscher, state apiarist Columbus. Hannon was one of three soldiers whose remains were returned with the Ohio Depart- to their families after they died in Afghanistan. Also brought home were Sidment of Agriculture. She ney native Master Sgt Jeffrey Rieck, of Columbus, and Capt. Nicholas attributes the increase Rozanski, of Dublin. to an active beekeeping community and clubs that teach first-time beekeepers how to get started. Cindy O’Brien, the Mount Vernon postmaster, said her employees are used to the Simpsons’ annual shipments. But there have also been CLEVELAND (AP) — right of teachers to block GOP-backed law limiting a few nervous moments bargaining over the years because of The mayor wants to give reassignments based on collective postal clerks allergic to his hand-picked superin- seniority, a cherished pre- rights of public employtendent the power to re- rogative of the longest- ees. bee stings. assign bad teachers, serving teachers. For some, it appeared reshape failing schools In addition, the mayor that Jackson, with the and stagger class times wants to give schools help of Republican Gov. without union contract Chief Executive Officer John Kasich and a GOPbarriers. Eric Gordon a freer hand controlled Legislature, Mayor Frank Jackson, to deal with a looming was starting a new attack the only Ohio mayor who $65 million deficit, close on public employee colleccontrols schools through poor-performing schools, tive bargaining rights. an appointed board, an- expand good ones, “It really looks so gered fellow Democrats lengthen the school day, much like an attempt to and the party’s labor al- trim holiday time off and bust the teachers union,” lies by challenging time- collaborate with charter Harriet Applegate, head worn teacher union schools. of the Cleveland AFLcontracts. State lawmakers ex- CIO, said of the original “What we will not ac- pect to take up the en- proposal. cept is incremental abling legislation this Union president David change or the belief that week when they end their Quolke told his members everything is OK and we Easter break. that the mayor’s proposal should continue down the The initiatives by the was similar to last year’s same path,” he said in a low-key Jackson, a Demo- collective bargaining law city hall interview. “That crat in his second four- but “targets only teachers is not acceptable to us.” year term, upset the and only teachers in AP Photo/Columbus Dispatch, Brooke LaValley The mayor’s proposals, teachers union and a Cleveland.” The ColumANTHONY SIMPSON takes a count during his live bee delivery to the Mount the subject of lengthy ne- labor community that bus Education AssociaVernon Post Office in Mount Vernon Tuesday. Simpson runs a business out of gotiations that led to a had won a big referen- tion teachers union said his home under the name “Simpson’s Bee Supply,” which includes shipping compromise agreement dum victory in Ohio last the proposal “reeks of live honey bee boxes (including a queen) through mail order and online sales. last week, would limit the year by overturning a union busting.”

MOUNT VERNON (AP) — It’s the season that has Ohio post offices buzzing with activas amateur ity beekeepers await the annual delivery of the honey-producing insects. Bee-supply companies, including Simpson’s Bee Supply in Danville in central Ohio, mail thousands of bees each year to the insects’ keepers, known as apiarists. Carlton Simpson, the supply store’s owner, tells the Columbus Dispatch for a story Sunday that unseasonably warm weather meant more bees survived the winter than in years past. Simpson also has more business thanks to increased interest in home beekeeping tied to greater awareness about the decline of honeybee populations, and because

of a renewed emphasis on locally grown food. Franklin County had 906 bee colonies by the end of last year, more than either Cuyahoga or Hamilton counties. “People are looking to be a little more self-sufficient,” Simpson said, adding that his family has struggled to keep up with demand. Local beekeeping clubs have noted a surge of interest in beekeeping in the wake of reports about colony collapse disorder, an ailment that causes bee colonies to abandon their hives. When the Central Ohio Bee Keepers Club opened registration for its beginning-beekeepers class in 2009, interest was so great that the group held two classes instead of the usual one, said Carmen Conrad, who with her husband, Bob, owns Conrad’s Hive

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Truce eroding BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s 4-day-old cease-fire appeared to be quickly eroding Sunday, with regime forces firing dozens of tank shells and mortar rounds at neighborhoods in the opposition stronghold of Homs, hours before the arrival of a first team of U.N. truce monitors. Even though the overall level of violence has dropped, escalating regime attacks over the weekend raised new doubts about President Bashar Assad’s commitment to a plan by special envoy Kofi Annan to end 13 months of violence and launch talks on Syria’s political future. Assad accepted the truce deal at the prodding of his main ally, Russia, but his compliance has been limited.

Checks not in the mail WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting next year, the check will no longer be in the mail for millions of people who receive Social Security and other government benefits. The federal government, which issues 73 million payments a month, is phasing out paper checks for all benefit programs, requiring people to get payments electronically, either through direct deposit or a debit card for those without a bank account. The changes will affect people who get Social Security, veterans’ benefits, railroad pensions and federal disability payments. Tax refunds are exempt, but the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to get refunds electronically by processing those refunds faster than paper checks.

Tax wars continue WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats and Republicans are forcing votes in Congress this coming week on competing tax plans that affect millionaires and smaller businesses, and they know the proposals are doomed from the start. But that doesn’t matter to either party. Their efforts, including a Senate vote Monday on President Barack Obama’s “Buffett rule” proposal to impose a minimum tax on the wealthiest Americans, are more about pontificating than legislating, aimed at voters in November’s congressional and presidential elections.

Prayers mark centenary ABOARD MS BALMORAL (AP) — With prayers, a hymn and a moment of silence broken by a ship’s deep whistle, passengers and crew on a memorial trip marked 100 years to the moment since the Titanic sent more than 1,500 people to a watery grave. As the 1912 disaster was commemorated around the world, the city that built the vessel — Belfast, Northern Ireland — looked back on the tragic sinking with a distinctive mixture of sorrow and pride. In the North Atlantic, passengers lined the decks of the MS Balmoral, a cruise ship that has been retracing the route of the doomed voyage, as the ship stopped early Sunday at the spot where the Titanic went down in the early hours of April 15, 1912.

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AN AERIAL view of the destruction of the Oaklawn neighbor- businesses Sunday after dozens of tornadoes blitzed the Midhood in Wichita, Kansas, on Sunday. Residents of several west and Plains Saturday night. states scoured through the wreckage of battered homes and

Midwest towns say early storm warnings saved lives BY SEAN MURPHY Associated Press WOODWARD, Okla. (AP) — The television was tuned to forecasters’ dire warnings of an impending storm when Greg Tomlyanobich heard a short burst from a tornado siren blare after midnight Sunday. Then silence. Then rumbling. The 52-year-old quickly grabbed his wife and grandson, hurrying them into the emergency cellar as debris whirled around their heads at their mobile home park in northwest Oklahoma. They huddled inside with about 20 other people before the tornado — among dozens that swept across the nation’s midsection during the weekend — roared across the ground above, ripping homes from their foundations. “It scared the hell out of

me,” Tomlyanobich said. The storm killed five people, including three children, and injured more than two dozen in Woodward, a town about 140 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. But it was the only tornado that caused fatalities. Many of the touchdowns raked harmlessly across isolated stretches of rural Kansas, and though communities there and in Iowa were hit, residents and officials credited days of urgent warnings from forecasters for saving lives. When Tomlyanobich emerged from the underground shelter after the storm subsided, he saw a scattered trail of destruction: home insulation, siding and splintered wood where homes once stood; trees stripped of leaves, clothing and metal precariously hanging from limbs. “It just makes you sick to

your stomach. Just look at that mangled steel,” he said Sunday, pointing to what appeared to be a giant twisted steel frame that had landed in the middle of the mobile home park, which is surrounded by rural land dotted with oil field equipment. The storms were part of an exceptionally strong system tracked by the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., which specializes in tornado forecasting. The center took the unusual step of warning people more than 24 hours in advance of a possible “highend, life-threatening event.” Center spokesman Chris Vaccaro said the weather service received at least 120 reports of tornadoes by dawn Sunday and was working to confirm how many actually touched down. The storm system was

weakening as it crawled east and additional tornadoes were unlikely, though forecasters warned that strong thunderstorms could be expected as far east as Michigan. Woodward suffered the worst of the destruction from the storms, which also struck in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Woodward City Manager Alan Riffel said 89 homes and 13 businesses were destroyed, and bloodied survivors in the 12,000-resident town emerged to find flipped cars and smashed trailers. Retired firefighter Marty Logan said he spotted the tornado when it knocked down power lines, causing flashes of light, and saw a radio tower’s blinking lights go black. He later saw a man emerge from a twisted, wrecked sport utility vehicle that had been tossed along the side of the road.

Busy weekend for the president Trade deal a ‘win’ CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising the free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia, saying it includes protections for workers and the environment that will serve as a “win” for both countries. Obama and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said at a joint news conference that the trade deal will go into effect May 15. The U.S. and Colombia agreed to the trade deal last year. But implementation of the pact was contingent on Colombia enacting reforms to protect unions. Obama says it will support “thousands of U.S. jobs” and give Colombia a market for exports. He says it will be a win for workers and the environment because there are “strong protections.” Obama says those are “commitments that we are going to fulfill.” Business leaders support the agreement but labor leaders say Colombia still has a poor record of violence against labor union members. The AFL-CIO says it is deeply disappointed by the administration’s move.

‘Angry’ if Secret Service allegations true CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — President Barack Obama, speaking for the first time about allegations that Secret Service agents hired prostitutes, said Sunday that “of course I’ll be angry” if those accusations are proven true by an investigation. Obama said the agents represent the United States and are supposed to conduct themselves with the highest levels of dignity anywhere in the world. “Obviously, what’s been reported doesn’t match up to those standards,” Obama said in a news conference wrapping his appearance at a Latin America summit. The president never directly mentioned that the specific accusations, confirmed by media outlets, that agents were cavorting with prostitutes before the president arrived in Colombia. The Secret Service sent 11 agents home and placed them on leave for misconduct as the agency reviews what happened.

TALIBAN ity of international combat troops are scheduled to leave by the end of 2014. The first blasts rocked the diplomatic quarter of Kabul on Sunday afternoon, and soon gunshots and rocket-propelled grenade fire were ringing out across the city. Smoke rose over the skyline as sirens wailed. A loudspeaker at the U.S. Embassy could be heard barking: “Duck and cover. Move away from the windows.” One police officer and 17 militants were killed in the attacks, the most widespread in the Afghan capital since an assault on the U.S. Embassy and NATO headquarters last September blamed on the Haqqani network, a Pakistan-based insurgent group allied with the Taliban. Fighting continued more than 12 hours after the first blasts, with explosions echoing into the night. The sophistication and firepower of the latest strikes, as well as the highprofile government and foreign targets, bore the hallmarks of the attack last fall and others carried out by Haqqani insurgents. As in the earlier attack, armed insur-

No ‘freebies CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — Exposing a rift with Israel, President Barack Obama on Sunday insisted that the U.S. had not “given anything away” in new talks with Iran as he defended his continued push for a diplomatic resolution to the dispute over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Obama said he refused to let the talks turn into a “stalling process,” but believed there was still a window for diplomacy. Earlier Sunday, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly disagreed with at least part of that strategy, saying the U.S. and world powers gave Tehran a “freebie” by agreeing to hold more talks next month.

From Page 1 gents took over half-built buildings Sunday and used them to fire down on nearby embassies and bases. In the streets of Kabul’s Wazir Akbar Khan neighborhood, where a NATO base and a number of embassies, including the U.S. Embassy, are located, residents scrambled for cover as gunfire rained down from all directions. “I saw two Land Cruisers pull up and two militants jumped from the car,” said Mohammad Zakar, a 27-year-old mechanic who has a shop near the building commandeered by the militants. “They opened fire on an intelligence service guard … They also fired and killed an Afghan policeman and then they jumped into the building. All the shops closed. I ran away.” Across town at the parliament building, insurgents climbed to the upper floors of another empty building and fired on lawmakers below. A few legislators climbed on the roof of the parliament and fired back. “I shot up to 400 or 500 bullets from my Kalashnikov at the attackers,” said Mohammad Nahim Lalai Hamidzai, a

lawmaker from Kandahar. Militants also attacked a NATO site on the outskirts of Kabul, where a joint Greek-Turkish base came under heavy fire and forces responded with heavy-caliber machine guns. A police officer said a suicide bomber inside a building near the base was shooting toward the Kabul Military Training Center. The eastern cities of Jalalabad, Gardez and Pul-e-Alam also came under attack, with suicide bombers trying to storm NATO bases. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said dozens of suicide attackers and gunmen were sent into four provinces in an assault that had been planned for two months to show the extent of the insurgency’s power after NATO commanders called the Taliban weak and said there was no indication they were planning a spring offensive. “We are strong and we can attack anywhere we want,” Mujahid said, calling the attacks an opening salvo ahead of the yearly spring offensive, when warmer weather typically brings increased attacks.

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This 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.

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BELLEFONTAINE — Victoria Nicole Early and William Shaun Cowan, both of Bellefontaine, were united in marriage Oct. 1, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the home of the bride’s parents in Bellefontaine. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Bridget Early. The bridegroom is the son of Bill and Karen Cowan, of Houston. The Rev. Jennifer Gorham officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory-colored, full-length, vintage-inspired, lace gown and birdcage veil, both designed and created her mother, and an ivory-colored, wool pea coat. She carried a bouquet of large yellow sunflowers, deep purple calla lilies and blue delphinium. Olivia Vance and Leslie Cellar, sisters of the bride, served as matrons of honor. The

Melba Bender, of Sid• The F. J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster will hold Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children ney, will celebrate her 95th birthday at an open 3, 4 and 5. house among friends, Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at family and former coWork, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, workers Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 2 to 5 p.m. in 120 W. Water St. the Fort Loramie Ameri• The Springfield Regional Cancer Center in can Legion hall on Main Springfield hosts a support and education group for Street next to Dairy King. cancer patients and their families from noon to 1:30 Bender was born April p.m. The groups are free and open to anyone who has 1917, in Cincinnati. 11, a need for cancer education and support. For more inShe worked for many formation, call the cancer center at (937) 325-5001 or Team sets years as a nurse at the American Cancer Society at (937) 399-0809. Girls’ Night Out Copeland Corp. Tuesday Evening Cards, memories and Shelby County Relay • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for good wishes are welcome for Life team ASAP will patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional at the open house, but she its third annual host Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from has requested that no girls’ night out at the 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227- gifts be given. 3361. • Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster hosts the Highly Recommended Book Club at 6 p.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Dear Heloise: My hint to throw it out. I take the Pomeroy Ave. sheets right • The Brain Injury Support Group meets at 7 p.m. is that I love out of the in conference rooms A and B at the Upper Valley Med using the dyein w a s h e r , Center, North Dixie Highway, Troy. This group meets trapping though. I don’t to support the caregivers and see the progress of sur- washcloths, but let them run vivors. For more information, call Shirley Whitmer at they can be exthrough the (937) 339-0356 or Margie Luthman at (937) 394-8681. pensive. Somedryer. — San• Shelby County Genealogical Society meets at times, I’ll throw dra in NorthFirst Church of God, 1510 Campbell Road, at 7 p.m. one in a load because I have one ern Virginia For more information, call 492-2402. Hi, Sandra! • Jackson Center Masonic Lodge meets at 7:30 or two colored Hints Good hint if it p.m. at the lodge on North Main. Brethren are wel- items and I’m not works for you. come. For more information, call Walter Hull at 596- sure if their colfrom ors might run or major manu8123. Heloise A facturer of this • Pleaides Chapter 298 Order of the Eastern Star not. When the meets at the Masonic Temple at the corner of Miami load is done and I Heloise Cruse type of product remove the sheet, says not to Avenue and Poplar Street at 7:30 p.m. • The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop if it’s still white, I save it reuse the cloths — to enHarmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene and throw it in with an- sure best results, use a Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All other load, and it works fresh cloth every time. My hint? Try cutting it men interested in singing are welcome and visitors fine. I can sometimes use in half for a small load to are always welcome. For more information, call (937) the same sheet two or save a little. Thanks for 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org. • The Al-Anon Sidney Group, for friends and rela- more times before I have the hint! Keep writing! tives of alcoholics, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North Street and Miami Avenue. All are welcome.

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flower girl was Delaney Cellar, niece of the bride. The attendants wore black-and-white print, knee-length dresses and fall-colored trench coats. They carried pewter-colored candle lanterns adorned with sunflowers and green poms. Michael Cowan served as his brother’s best man. Ben Garber was the groomsman. The mother of the bride wore a black-andwhite, two-piece dress and a sunflower corsage. The mother of the bridegroom wore a brownand-fall-colored ensemble and a sunflower corsage. The reception following the ceremony was moved to the former Lile School of Dance Building from the family farm, due to inclement weather. The couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and reside in Bellefontaine.

Mr. and Mrs. Cowan The bride was home schooled and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Wooster in Wooster. The bridegroom graduated from HardinHouston High School and attended Edison Community College. He is employed by UPS as a driver.

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Taylor speaks to Kiwanis Brent Taylor, plant manager of the Sidney Operations at Hydro Aluminum North America, was the guest speaker at the March 28 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Sidney. Taylor has been with the local company for two years. Hydro Aluminum is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Taylor said. It had its beginnings in 1905 and is currently the third-largest aluminum company in the world. It began its extrusion activities in Sidney with the purchase of Wells Aluminum Corp. in 2000. Sidney employees number about 240 ,and the company has added 100 jobs in the past year, he said. The company is also in the

process of an expansion to the Sidney facility, which is expected to be complete in early July. The Sidney plant provides machining, fabrication, assembly and contract manufacturing services. The firm helps customers produce better products by collaborating with them at all steps of the process, from extrusion design through just-in-time delivery of line-sequenced final products, Taylor said. Customers include Caterpillar, John Deere, Peterbilt and Kenworth. Prior to Taylor’s rePresident marks, Heather Pollard called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Phil Warnecke and the group was led in song by

Ralph Bornhorst, accompanied by Phil Freytag on the piano. Mark Hughes gave the Lenten devotional and Jake Romaker led an Easterthemed activity. Pancake Day tickets were distributed to members. At the April 4 meeting, Amy Grillot, of Botkins, was chosen April Teen of the Month. She was awarded a plaque and a check for $100. Attending were her father, Andrew Grillot, and the principal of Botkins High School. The Sidney Kiwanis meets at noon every Wednesday at the Sidney Moose Lodge. Contact John Coffield at 710-4944, any club member or visit a meeting for information.

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Eagle scout Mark McKinnie (left), of Pottstown, Pa., and his nephew, Austin Fogle, of Sidney, look over the counter Fogle installed at Sidney First Church of the Nazarene as part of his Eagle Scout project. McKinnie was also an Eagle Scout. Fogle is the son of Stephen Fogle and Tami Fogle, both of Sidney. He was awarded his Eagle in a court of honor April 1.

Hospital board elects officers Head Start opens The Wilson ventional lab is Memorial Hospimoving forward. tal Board of Equipment will Trustees elected be installed in officers for 2012early May and 2013 during its the lab is exmeeting March pected to be op28. erational in Elected were June. Renovation Dan Bensman, of the entrance chairman; Ken Bensman to the EmerMonnier, vice gency Departchairman; Dave Mon- ment is under way and nier, treasurer; and Stan the initial phase, the paCrosley, secretary. tient triage area, is comTom Boecker, presi- plete. The next phase dent and CEO, provided will include renovation an update on hospital of the waiting area with activities over the past expected completion in month. He informed the early May. The project to board that reinstitution relocate the lab drawing of the cardiac cath/inter- station to the outpatient

registration area will be complete in April. Boecker reported that the annual Wilson Foundation Ball March 10 was a success in terms of attendance and net revenue. The board approved the following physicians to serve as medical staff officers for 2012-2014: Dr. Robert McDevitt, chief of staff; Dr. Fred Simpson, vice chief of staff; Dr. Rudy Bohinc, department chairman of Medicine; and Dr. Roberto Kong, department chairman of Surgery. Craig Lannoye, vice

president Operations, provided a status report on the hospital’s strategic plan. He highlighted the fact that efforts to meet government-mandated Meaningful Use incentives by December 2013 are moving forward as planned. Boecker ended the meeting by noting that the board is losing three good members, Tom Middleton after nine years of service, Mike Puckett after 15 years of service, and Bob Anderson after six years of service. He presented them with gifts in recognition of their years of service.

Dream Raffle names early bird winners Richard Rihm, of Sidney, and Mary Fullenkamp, of Russia, were two of 12 winners in an early bird drawing April 5 of the 2012 American Dream Raffle, a fundraiser that will support 40 organizations in Western Ohio, including Lehman Catholic High School and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Miami Valley Region. They each won $500. The grand prize drawing will take place May 3, and the winner will take home $100,000 cash. Second prize is a 2012 GMC Canyon truck

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Precipitation, what an influence an impact prePlanting seacipitation can son is upon us. have. As I write this Precipitation article, planters is very imporare rolling tant to the vast across the fields majority us for across the a wide variety county. of reasons, inBy nearly all our accounts plant- Conservation cluding ing conditions in the County crops, our garare very good or Jason Bruns dens, our lawns etc. Because it as one gentleman put it yesterday “as affects so greatly we close to perfect as you watch the forecast for it can get,” some individu- almost endlessly, we als are even waiting on a watch for it on TV, look rain before planting for it on the Internet, and listen for it on the their crops. Boy what a difference radio. The interest in the a year can make, last year’s growing season possibility of it can also was delayed by more be for totally different than abundant precipi- reasons too. One inditation and in many cases vidual may look at the crops were not put in the possibility of a rain ground until June. What shower as an interrup-

tion to a Sunday afternoon golf game; another may look at it as the possibility to save a crop that is in dire need of moisture. The attitude towards the handling of the fallout of precipitation, especially large rainfall events, is perhaps even more widely varied than the attitudes towards the precipitation event itself. Depending on where we live geographically some us are better suited to handle large amounts of water. But we all are all in the situation together and must learn to work with each other to minimize the effects that storm events and flooding has on all of us. To achieve this goal we

must all remember one thing: water runs down hill. To some of us this may sound like trivial, but it is not. Water naturally flows to the lowest point in watershed during its course of travel to exit the area. The speed that it takes for the water to complete this course is probably the biggest thing that we all need to be aware of and do our best to control. Through the years as we have progressed as a society we have done many things to alter the look and shape of the landscape that surrounds us. Many of those changes have increased the amount of water that running off, and accelerated the rate at which

ond place at the Marysville invitational. Individually Ella Jackson placed first. At the Mercer County Invitational the dairy team placed fifth. Individually Ella Jackson placed first at the contest. The OSU/ATI invitational the Riverside FFA dairy team placed first and Ella Jackson Egbert H. Jackson E. Jackson placed first at the contest. At the state dairy judging conHillary Jackson, Ella Jackson and test the team finished in first Samantha Egbert. The Riverside place and Hillary Jackson placed dairy judging team received sec- second at the contest.

First repsonders trained to handle large animals The day’s speakers included veterinarians, Ohio State animal science faculty, zoo employees and emergency management personnel who work with large animals consistently. Presentations included horse handling and safety, proper human safety precautions to use while handling large animals, how to respond to roadway accidents involving livestock, the importance of handling animals and humans properly in times of distress, the difficult but important subject of animal euthanasia, how to handle escaped animals and finally the importance of pre-planning for farm animal incidents. “We are here today to strengthen the connection between animals and humans. Many first responders are familiar with pets but not livestock; this education allows every-

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— COLUMBUS Thanks to a grant from the Animals for Life Foundation, more than 150 first responders were trained Thursday on the proper handling of large animals in times of crisis. Animal Agriculture 202, which was held by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Ohio State University Extension, included a series of eight presentations that included proper ways to plan for and respond to farm animal incidents and how to interact with those animals effectively. The workshop drew a crowd that included emergency response personnel, law enforcement, veterinarians and technicians, dog wardens, firemen and humane society agents. Attendees were given guidelines to protect humans in the crisis while keeping the best interest of the animal in mind. The workshop had great importance because of Ohio’s need to have well-trained first responders reacting properly and effectively to protect not only the public but also the animals. Allyss Strogin, cofounder of County Animals Rescue and Evacuation (C.A.R.E.) in Medina County, brought her team to the workshop to stay aligned with resources available. “This is about being prepared, being certified and staying up-to-date on the best training,” Strogin explains. “In our field, there is nothing more rewarding than returning a scared, lost animal to the people who are searching for it.”

that we can all do to help the situation that we have created for ourselves, but probably the most important thing for us all to do is simply to be aware of our water and to act responsibly when considering how to deal with it. As a reminder for those that have ordered seedlings this year, pickup will be Thursday at the fairgrounds. At that present time there are still seedlings available for sale, call our office for more details at 492-6520, ext 3.

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Riverside FFA competes in dairy livestock judging DEGRAFF — The Riverside FFA Chapter competed in dairy livestock judging at Marysville, Mercer County and State contest. Students judge animals for good desired dairy characteristics that are used in industry. The students demonstrated their abilities in linear evaluation of the cows, determining pedigrees, places of each cow and give reasons for their placing. This year’s team consisted of

water is traveling its course. No one faction of individuals is to blame for this change over time, progress has led us to this point, but we must all work together in order for all of us to be prosperous in our individual pursuits and lifestyles. More water, flowing faster may not seem like a big deal to some, but if take some time and think about the individuals who live downstream from us the watershed, and eventually receive the water, we can hopefully understand that are consequences. These consequences including flooded basements, flooded lawns, flooded out crops are an ever-increasing problem. There are many things

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IQ with intense study? I say yes. My sister says no. Will you please tell us who is right? My parents think that I’m right, but they are not sure. A oneword answer (a simple yes or no) is all that is needed. No explanation is wanted or is necessary. — Meredith, Willmar, Minn. MEREDITH: Sorry, but I need two words. You lose! DR. WALLACE: I’m 15, and my older brother is 16, and we live with our mother. Our parents are divorced. Our dad lives in another state, and we are not in contact with him. Recently, my brother has been hanging around with a group that is into heavy metal. He has dyed his hair and wears only black clothing. My mother and I both think that he is using drugs, not because

of the music or his choice of clothes but because of the way he acts. His eyes are always red and he is always tired. Also, his grades are only average now, but last year he was on the honor roll. When we ask him about using drugs, he denies it and gets very defensive. If he is on drugs, he is just starting to use, and we want to get it stopped immediately. How can we tell if he is using drugs? We want 100 percent proof. — Nameless, Naples, Fla. NAMELESS: Tell Mom to take your brother to your family doctor for a urine test. It’s almost 100 percent accurate. Monday would be a good time for this test. If he is using drugs, the weekend would be the logical time for him to “experiment.”

A 30-year tradition continues May 26 with the opening of the Great Sidney Farmer’s Market on the courtsquare. It will be held each Saturday through Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. Letters, registration forms and rules have been sent to all past vendors. To register as a new vendor, contact Maureen Smelewski, director of the Downtown Sidney Business Association and manager of the farmers market, at the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office. This year, the season will be two weeks longer than it has been in past years. The change gives the vendors an opportunity

to sell both plantings and spring vegetables early in the season, and fall vegetables and flowers late in the season. The cost for weekly space rental is $25; and seasonal spaces range from $120 to $200 for the full, 21-week season. All vendors must sell homemade or homegrown items. Spaces will be rented on a first-come, firstserved basis, and all registration forms must be approved by the Smelewski. Registration packets are available at the chamber office, 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2. To get a packet by mail, call 492-9122, or visit www.downtownsidney.com and click on the Farmers Market tab.

BY FRANCIS DRAKE or entertaining at home. (March 21 to April 19) Family discussions will Get ready to expect What kind of day will be positive. the unexpected today, tomorrow be? To find out CAPRICORN because this is definitely what the stars say, read (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) an unpredictable day. (In the forecast given for Because it’s easy to part, this is because you your birth sign. have a positive outlook feel restless and impulon life today, you’ll enjoy sive.) You are part of the For Tuesday, talking with everyone, formula! April 17, 2012 especially siblings and TAURUS neighbors. Trust your (April 20 to May 20) ARIES big ideas! Today you have that (March 21 to April 19) AQUARIUS feeling that something This is a wonderful, (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) unexpected might hapfeel-good day for you. This is an excellent pen. (It’s in your gut.) You have a warm feeling day for business and Well, you’re right. Therein your tummy and are commerce. Look for ways fore, be on the lookout happy with the world. to boost your earnings or for something, and allow No doubt your positive get a better job. A pur- extra time for everyfeelings will spread to chase might please you. thing so that you can and benefit others. PISCES cope gracefully. TAURUS (Feb. 19 to March 20) GEMINI (April 20 to May 20) This is a positive day (May 21 to June 20) Relations with fe- for your sign because the You can expect a males will go very well Moon is in Pisces, danc- friend or perhaps a today. In fact, someone ing beautifully with member of a group to might do a favor for you, lucky, moneybags surprise you today. Also be open to this. Not all Jupiter. Things tend to ternatively, you might arrive with go your way today, so meet someone new who favors strings attached. enjoy! is unusual or even GEMINI YOU BORN TODAY bizarre. It’s an interest(May 21 to June 20) You’re focused and deter- ing day! Others, especially mined, which is why you CANCER bosses, view you in very succeed in achieving (June 21 to July 22) positive terms today. You your goals. You never Bosses, parents and appear to be successful lose sight of what you authority figures might and happy with what want. You’re down to throw you a curveball you’re doing. Use this to earth, and yet you can be today. Don’t overreact to your advantage if you flashy and flamboyant. whatever they say or do. want to ask for some- Family is important to And don’t quit your day thing. you, and you will always job. Just be cool. CANCER work hard to protect LEO (June 21 to July 22) them. Your year ahead (July 23 to Aug. 22) Opportunities to could be one of the most Travel plans might travel or explore further powerful years of your change or be canceled education might drop in life. Dream big! today. School schedules your lap today. In particBirthdate of: Rooney also might change sudular, you will enjoy talk- Mara, actress; Don Kir- denly. Expect to meet ining with people from shner, composer/record teresting people today! different backgrounds. producer; Victoria BeckVIRGO Possibly a casual meet- ham, singer/style icon. (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) ing will turn into someStay in touch with thing warmer? For Wednesday, your bank account to LEO April 18, 2012 make sure you know (July 23 to Aug. 22) what’s happening. SomeThis is a good day to ARIES thing unexpected could ask for a loan or mortgage, because others are more inclined than usual to help you. In fact, gifts, goodies and favors definitely could come your way! VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is an excellent day to sit down with partners and close friends to explore ideas. Everyone wants to think big. (Well, you can do this, too.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A happy day at work. Even your health feels good. Enjoy positive relations with co-workers, customers and clients. Work-related travel is likely. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) *Great options with low rates You feel playful and • Vacation • Home prankish today. Enjoy flirtations, sports, the • Vehicles • Education arts, movies, social Interest may be tax deductible. Consult a tax advisor regarding events and fun times deductibility of interest. Debit card access available. 2273445 with children. Your motto is, “Let’s have fun!” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Things are going Sidney 498-1195 • Sidney Kroger 498-0244 smoothly at home today. Piqua 773-9900 • Troy 339-9993 You’ll enjoy hanging out

be going on. (Oh no.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Partners and close friends are feisty and rebellious today. You definitely can sense this. Just give them a lot of rope. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Staff shortages, computer crashes, power outages and canceled meetings are par for the course today at work. Stay light on your feet and be patient so you can go with the flow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a mildly accident-prone day for your children, so be extra vigilant. Romance could hold a few surprises as

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Richards among Hall of Honor inductees The Sidney City Schools Hall of Honor will hold its induction ceremony of three people Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sidney High School auditorium. One of the three to be inducted is Laura Richards, a 1911 graduate of Sidney High School. Many people feel an undeniable pull or calling in their lives toward a certain profession. There is some unseen force in the world, beckoning them to follow a very specific path. For those who feel the call to serve others in a selfless and fully devoted manner, this calling is a special one. Not all are compelled to devote their lives to a cause or dedicate themselves fully to others — but Laura Richards was. Her undying dedication to abandoned Chinese children who were unable to fend for themselves stands as a true testament to her character. Richards attended a one-room school in Sidney for most of her formyears and ative graduated from Sidney High School in 1911. In 1915, Richards was just 22 years old when she

Richards graduated from Minneapolis General Hospital as a nurse. Richards felt the call to serve her country and served as a Red Cross nurse in World War I in France. After returning home, Richards was accepted by the Presbyterian Board of Missions to go to China as a nurse. She attended language school in Beijing and then began as a superintendent of nurses at the Hodge Memorial Hospital for Women. During her first furlough she received Biblical training at the biblical Seminary in New York. It was in China that Richards truly felt a calling to what would be-

Local agent attends Disney conference Deborah Barga from AAA Shelby County was among more than 500 top-producing travel agency owners, managers and agents who recently gathered onboard the new Disney Cruise Line ship “Disney Fantasy” for the 2012 Disney’s EarMarked Conference — a program especially designed for agencies with the “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” designation. As a conference delegate, Barga was one of the first to experience the exciting features that are part of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, such as the award-winning “Animation Magic” show featured exclusively in the Animator’s Palate restaurant on “Disney Fantasy.” Barga heard from key Disney leaders who shared what’s new and what’s next for their clients at Disney vacation destinations. She also gained business insights and sales tips in a presentation by one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country: Barbara Corcoran, a star on ABC’s reality hit, “Shark Tank.” AAA Shelby County has been in business in Sidney for 90 years, and has been designated by Disney Destinations as an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” based on its strong support in selling Disney vacations. Their expertise includes Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Many travel counselors at AAA Shelby County have received extensive training on Disney theme parks, resorts, cruises, vacations packages and more, and can provide the utmost in professional assistance in planning customized Disney vacations. In fact, one reason the agency

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rily upon the charity and kindness of others. Receiving recognition for her work was never important to her as she worked tirelessly to ensure a promising future for each of the orphans. “She raised many, many children and labored much in good works without being noticed,” said one of her ‘children’ from the orphanage, Habakkuk. “She did much work to save the lives of poor, dying Chinese children. She gave her youthful years to us. In this world she had no children of her own, but she had many adopted children, and all of us cried out together to her, ‘Mama!’ The children could smell the fragrance of Jesus about her.” Two years after Mao Tse Tung became the new leader of China, in 1951, the New Chinese government took over Richards’ orphanage and she was forced to leave China and likewise, to leave her children and the orphanage behind. Under political duress, she had few options but to return to the United States. Except for three

years in the Philippines from 1958 to 1961, she spent the rest of her years in the United States before passing away in 1981. More than 60 years later, Richards’ story is finally being shared with the world. Richards’ cousin, Becky Cerling Powers, spent years researching her story and compiled it into a narrative nonfiction account, “Richards’ Children: the Hidden Story of a Chinese Orphanage.” It is a powerful testimony to Richards’ life and the devotion she had to each of “her” children. Powers paints a vivid portrait of Laura Richards and her deep devotion to the children under her care at Canaan Home. One of the many touching accounts of Richards’ work was made by Harold Flood, a United States Navy chaplain who was stationed in China with a group of Marines. He fondly recalled a series of visits to Canaan Home with the Marines to Richards and the children. When he made his last visit, Richards gave him a photograph before

he left. “Laura Richards gave me a picture of seven small children, with hands folded and eyes closed as they express gratitude to God for the food that they were ready to eat,” said Flood. “This picture has always been in my study — it is now standing on my window sill as a constant reminder of a woman who has given her life in complete selfless devotion to the service of Christ — and a reminder of the children who came to know and serve the Christ as a result of her faithful witness. And I shall never forget that final sceneimprinted so firmly on my mind and heart-of the missionary and her children waiving to me as I drove away after that final visit.” Richards is the second member of the Sidney class of 1911 to join the Hall of Honor. Laura and Lois Lenski, the first Hall of Honor student from the class of 1911, were lifelong friends, and Lois Lenski provided baby supplies from America to Richards’ orphans in China.

Precision Strip to acquire Tenn. facility MINSTER — Precision Strip, with headquarters in Minster, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of a Worthington Steel facility located in Vonore, Tenn., between Knoxville and Chattanooga. Upon completion of the acquisition, the facility will process and deliver carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel products on a “toll” basis, processing the metal for a fee without

taking ownership of the metal. Precision Strip employs 1,100 associates that includes operations in Ohio (Minster, Kenton, Perrysburg, Tipp City and Middletown), Indiana (Anderson, Portage and Rockport), Bowling Green, Ky.; Talladega, Ala.; and Monterrey, Mexico. Joe Wolf, president of Precision Strip, said, “This acquisition will strengthen our geographic fit for our exist-

ing and growing customer base and also complements the footprint of our existing facilities, further expanding our market presence in the Southeastern region of the United States.” Over the upcoming weeks, Precision Strip will work closely with Worthington Steel to ensure uninterrupted customer service leading up to Precision Strip being fully operational by late April.

Precision Strip was founded in 1977 in Minster. Because of the dedication, work ethic and creativity of the associates, Precision Strip has grown into the largest and most successful toll processor in the metals industry, company officials said. Vonore marks the 12th Precision Strip operation. Precision Strip is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum headquartered in Los Angeles.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SIDNEY 2012 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE The City of Sidney Water Department’s spring hydrant flushing schedule will begin on Monday, April 9th. Flushing of the City’s fire hydrants will be done between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. The program will continue for three weeks. Residents in the immediate flushing area may experience a short temporary drop in pressure and could notice some discoloration in the water. It is advisable not to do laundry in this area during the flushing period. If you experience severe problems as a result of the hydrant flushing, contact the Water Treatment Plant at 498-8127.

MONDAY April 9th

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TUESDAY April 10th

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WEDNESDAY April 11th

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THURSDAY April 12th

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FRIDAY April 13th

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MONDAY April 16th

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come her life’s greatest work. In 1929, she moved to the Chinese countryside to start an orphanage for homeless and handicapped Chinese babies and children. The orphanage, known as Canaan Home, operated from 1929 to 1951. Richards was the caregiver, primary teacher, evangelist and “Mama” to nearly 200 Chinese orphans that were otherwise forgotten by society due to illness or disabilities. More than anything, it seems, Richards herself was also a survivor. “Laura endured many hardships, but she handled everything with grace, courage, and faith,” said Dorothy Foster, SHS class of 1943. “She knew hunger, poverty, and severe illness. She had no visible means of support, yet despite famines, bandit invasions, and wars, she saved the lives of nearly 200 children.” It was Richards’ humility and strong faith that were the strongest driving forces behind her ability to successfully run such a large operation that relied prima-

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TODAY IN HISTORY CROSSWORD HOROSCOPE Monday, April 16, 2012 Today the is Monday, Aprilsome 16, Although aspects indicate the day of There kind107th of increase in 2012. your material worth in days the year ahead, unless you 259 left in the year. are yourselfHighlight go after things a big make Today’s ininHisway, it will only be nominal. Set your tory: sights on one major goal and go full On April 16, 1912, Ameritilt. can aviator Quimby ARIES (MarchHarriet 21-April 19) — You may enter thefirst day with high hopes, the woman to fly became something goodChannel, happens to but unless across the English help you keep that positive attitude, traveling from Dover, Engthe slightest upset will send you into land, a funk.to France in 59 minutes, an accomplishment that TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Upon occasion you’re apt to ignore was overshadowed by thethose Tidone thethe mostday for you, while who have tanic disaster before. rewarding the undeserving in hopes On this date: of getting their attention. This ap■ Inwill 1789, President-elect proach do nothing for you. George Washington GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —left In get others to do your order to Vernon, Mount Va., for bidding, his into New use some flattery. you might tryin auguration York. However, if the recipient doesn’t de■ In 1862, during the Civil serve your words of praise, you’ll get War, President Abraham nowhere. Sincerity will haveLinthe greatest impact. coln signed a bill ending slavCANCER 22) — If you ery in (June the21-July District of run into someone who can help you in Columbia. The Confederacy your career, the use of levity could conscripted all white Keep menyour beprove counterproductive. tween the ages of 18plane. to 35. conversation on a serious LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)Bernadette, — You’ll be of ■ In 1879, St. no help described if you tell an advice seeker who’d seeing vionly what she or he wants to hear. sions of the Virgin Mary at You’ll do more for the other party if Lourdes, died in Nevers, you are frank and forthright. France. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Even if the is painful, be sure to and base ■truth In 1889, comedian your judgment on facts. Decimovie directorcalls Charles Chapsions based on easy outs might make lin was born in London. you feel good, but if they do nothing Inthey’re 1910, Boston Arena for■you, worthless. (now Arena) first LIBRAMatthews (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t think it won’t anger your friends if opened. you them cause to thinkIlyich you’re ■give In 1917, Vladimir nice only to those who can help you Lenin to everyone Russia get whatreturned you want. Treat after years exile. with the sameof courtesy. ■ In 1935, the radio comSCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Even if members of the opposite sexMcGee usually edy program “Fibber find you quite appealing, don’t misand Molly” premiered on take the signals and think someone is NBC’s Blue Network. making a pass at you. It could prove In 1945, U.S. troops to ■ be embarrassing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — reached Nuremberg, GerEven if you don’t have current many, during theanySecond plans to use them, your pragmatic World War. skills will be more pronounced than ■ In 1947, the your artistic ones. PutFrench them to ship work Grandcamp blew up at the for you if you can. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. — It’s harbor in Texas City,19) Texas; importantship, to follow on any another thethrough High Flyer, promises you made to another, even if exploded the following day it now causes you a bit of inconven(the blasts fires enhance killed ience. Doing soand will greatly nearly 600 people). Financier your reputation. AQUARIUS 20-Feb.said 19) — Bernard M.(Jan. Baruch in Ifa you are penny-wise and pound foolish, speech at the South Carolina don’t be surprised if you discover a lot statehouse, “Let us not be deof holes in your books when it comes ceived — we are today in the time to take stock. midst a cold war.” PISCESof(Feb. 20-March 20) — Unless you materially motivated,Archit isn’t ■areNew Orleans likely that you’ll useRummel the full forceexof bishop Joseph your talents. However, you’ll shift into communicated local full gear when there isthree something in it Roman for you. Catholics for fighting racial integration of parochial COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. schools.

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Regional pain syndrome explained DEAR DR. regional pain synDONOHUE: I drome. Two varigot hurt at my eties exist. You place of work in have the more May of last year. I common kind, the had surgery on kind that comes my left ankle in after an injury or which a tendon major illness like from my foot was a sprain, a break, moved to my To your a stroke or even a ankle. After the heart attack. good surgery I got Stage 1 is the health stage that apwhat they call reflex sympathetic Dr. Paul G. pears weeks to dystrophy. My three months Donohue whole leg from after the inciting hip to foot burns with event. Burning, throbbing throbbing pain. It seems or aching pain arises. The to be getting worse. I’ve site where trouble started been on five different swells. The skin is red. medicines. Any informa- Even the brushing of tion will be appreciated. clothes on the involved — S.V. area increases the pain ANSWER: Reflex tremendously. sympathetic dystrophy In another three to six has a new name: complex months, stage 2 sets in.

The skin turns brown and becomes cool. Pain persists. When stage 3 arrives, the skin begins to thin, and so do muscles in the areas adjacent to the injury. If a joint is involved, it might become immobile. Why all this takes place isn’t understood with great clarity. Everyone agrees that early mobilization of the injured site with physical therapy is important. Moreover, occupational therapists teach a patient how to manage the daily tasks of life by demonstrating special maneuvers and providing gadgets that help the patient deal with pain and immobility.

Pain medicines are a prime concern. I’m sure your five medicines were for pain. It’s often a matter of trial and error until the medicine specifically for you is found. Amitriptyline, an antidepressant, often is chosen not for its properties to relieve depression but for its pain-relieving properties. Gabapentin is another example. Opioid medicines may have to be prescribed. Nerve blocks might be helpful. Most people eventually recover. Contact the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association at (877) 662-7737 or online at www.rsds.org for the latest information on treatment.

April 16, 1912 The Western Union Telegraph company has established a branch telephone office at the Wagner House office, where telegrams can be filed and phoned to the Western Union office for the accommodation of the hotel guests or the public. ——— The Titanic, the largest steamship in the world, struck an iceberg and sank on the Newfoundland banks. First reports are that the Cunard liner, the Carpathia, saved approximately 900, but it is feared that 1,500 of the passengers went down with the ill-fated ship.

75 Years April 16, 1937 Eugene Minniear who has been operating Buck’s Taxi has purchased the Buck’s Delivery Service and will operate it in connection with the taxi service. The office will be located at the Steinkemper hotel. ——— Interesting plans are finding the Charity League members busy as they complete their arrangements for the Coronation Ball which will be held on the evening of May 8 at the Sidney Armory. The League is sponsoring the ball to create a fund to be given to the Wilson Memorial Hospital with which to buy an inhalator which is much needed. ——— Actual construction work was started this week on the new Dillon Super Service station to be erected at the intersection of North West Avenue and North Street. The station is being erected on the property formerly known as the Black estate, which was recently purchased by Miss Mary Bernice Dillon. It will be operated by Omer Dillon, who for the past two years has operated a station on South Ohio Avenue.

50 Years April 16, 1962 The head of a tiny field mouse which bit a Fort Loramie girl was sent to Columbus by the health department today for tests to determine whether it was rabid. Victim of the bite was Anna Marie DeLoye, 6, daughter of County Commissioner and Mrs. Francis DeLoye. The re-

sulting bite was first believed unimportant but August Gaier, dog warden was notified and when told the mouse had been running in circles before the bite, he requested a laboratory examination to make certain no rabies was present. ——— There were more homes in Shelby County with television sets than with flush toilet and bathtub or shower according to the 1960 supervision of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This count, which revealed a total of 10,318 housing units in the county, showed 8,848 with TV sets. The number with flush toilets was 8,671 with 8,529 having bathtub or shower. Homes with radios edged out those with TV in the entertainment area with 8,872 reporting at least one radio.

25 Years April 16, 1987 A customer at the Sidney McDonald’s believes he has won $1 million in the “Play Monopoly” contest being conducted by the restaurant chain. According to witnesses who were in the restaurant at the time, Chris Lee, a Sidney High School junior, came into the restaurant Tuesday evening after getting a ticket at the drive-through window and announced he had the instant $1 million ticket. Others at the store reportedly looked at the ticket and agreed. ——— The opening of the Sidney Tanning Co. building at 218 N. Ohio Ave., which is being converted into an indoor marketplace for antiques, crafts and a farmer’s market, will take place April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Tannery, as the indoor marketplace will be known, will then be open every Saturday and Sunday during those hours, according to the owner of the building, David Lown, a Manhattan television producer.

Friend’s focus on food may be an obession DEAR ABBY: money to return My friend “Veronthe favors. ica” is obsessed Veronica will with food — not tap her cup on the just eating it, but table and watch also talking about me out of the corit, looking at it ner of her eye. Or, and watching me she’ll stare at eat. She frewhat I’m eating. If quently asks me anyone at the Dear what I’m eating, table has extra Abby especially if it’s food or dessert, Abigail something I have Veronica will be made. I can’t open Van Buren the first to take it. a container of yoShe could tell you gurt without her asking what all five women at what flavor it is. that table had for lunch On a daily basis, that day, but she’s particVeronica announces what ularly interested in mine. she’s making for dinner Veronica is a good cook that night, what she and she’s not overweight. made the night before But she’s driving me and what kind of desserts crazy. Is her obsession she has planned. I used to some kind of disorder? — share my food with her, FOOD-SHY IN OHIO but I stopped when she DEAR FOOD-SHY: wanted bites I didn’t offer. Your friend does seem to I had to stop buying from be preoccupied with food. the vending machine at From your description of work, too, because Veron- her behavior it’s surprisica began to expect to ing that she doesn’t have share. When I refused, a weight problem. Yet you she’d make “joking” snide say she makes dinners remarks. and desserts every night. She never has any Could it be that she

doesn’t eat breakfast or lunch, which is why she’s mooching off the others? Or could she be short of money? While I agree that what you have described could be signs of an obsession, it is possible that the woman is famished. DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and a high school graduate. My best friend was raped a year ago. It took her a long time to be able to tell me, and although I begged her to tell, she would not go to the authorities. She has heard stories from other girls and has reason to believe the same boy has raped them, too. I believe if she came forward, the other girls might speak up. Then he won’t be able to continue to do this to other girls. But I can’t change her mind. Is there something I can do? Can I go to the police and tell them what

she told me? Should I talk to a lawyer? I don’t want to see her regret not doing something. She’s very fragile and this is so hard for her. She has told very few people. Please tell me how to help her. I don’t know what to do. — WISH I COULD DO MORE, BIRMINGHAM, ALA. DEAR WISH: The most helpful thing you can do is encourage your friend to contact a rape treatment center. Although the rape occurred a year ago, she can still benefit from counseling to help her recover from the trauma. If she is reluctant to go, then give her the phone number of the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (R.A.I.N.N.). It’s (800) 656-4673. A counselor there may be able to help her find the help she needs. However, she needs to do this for herself. As well-meaning as you are, you can’t do it for her.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles animal shelter that lets its cats chase toys on top of iPads hope the digital art created by the movement will encourage donations of money and tablet computers. An Animal Planet crew visited the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles for the April 14

episode of “Must Love Cats,” where they documented how four cats used an app called Paint for Cats. The results were so compelling that the shelter turned them into notecards. The cards with drawings named “Study in Feather Toys” and “Movement in Catnip” are being sold online for $5.99 a pack.

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In Loving Memory Joshua Douglas Swiger 2/21/79 - 4/16/05 “Josh”

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

1 BEDROOM, All Utilities included! Stove, Refrigerator. No Pets. $115 per week, Plus $200 Deposit. Call: (937)726-6348 1 BEDROOM In Sidney, clean, freshly painted, security cameras, laundry facility on site, ample off street parking. On site manager. Rent $375, Deposit $375 includes water & trash. Call Heidi (937)441-9923 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 2 BEDROOM, Upstairs, recently remodeled, $385 monthly, 620 1/2 South Main, (937)638-1997

We feel your warmth around us Like your presence is near. We close our eyes to visualize Your face when you were here. We remember times spent together Locked inside our hearts. As long as we have those memories We won’t be far apart.

You are in our hearts forever. Love and missing you so very much, Dad, Mom, Justin, Stephanie, Tyler, Megan, Brady and all your family and friends

Nitto Denko Automotive is an automotive supplier of seals, gaskets, adhesives, and sound insulation materials. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following positions.

Quality Manager. Responsible for planning, implementing our overall quality system. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelors Degree or Five years of experience in Quality with a manufactureing environment background preferred. Must have experience in TS and ISO requirements. Quality Technician. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in SPC, be familiar with QS9000 requirements, have the ability to use calipers, tape measures, and steel rules, and be knowledgeable of FMEAs, PQCTs, and the PPAP process. QC Inspector Responsibilities include ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Perkins Restaurant & Smokn Jos BBQ Now Hiring

FULL TIME MANAGER Experience, energetic, people friendly, hard working,self motivated, must be able to work any shift any day, able to work weekends. Apply within No Phone Calls 1955 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH

NONE NICER! 2 bedroom. All appliances furnished plus attached garage. All brick construction. Doorley Road, Sidney. $600. (937)498-9665. St. Marys Avenue Apartments Most utilities paid, off street parking, appliances, NO PETS! 1 bedroom, $425 month (937)489-9921

Village West Apts. "Simply the Best"

Production Supervisor and Shipping Supervisor These positions are responsible for overall production and shipping activities. Enforces safety regulations establishes work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production, shipping methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers. Initiates to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Data Entry Clerk responsibilities include data entry, filing, creating & running reports. Other clerical duties as assigned. Production-Assemblers & Machine Operators must be self motivated and work well with others. 2nd and 3rd shifts available.

(937)492-3450

Interested candidates should submit a resume with the salary requirements to:

ADVANCED PURCHASING/ MATERIAL SOURCING (1st shift FT)

www.industryproductsco.com

by using

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. We are a small, rapidly growing business and need someone who is willing to assist in various office positions. Must have excellent phone skills and the ability to multi-task. Pay based on experience. Send Resume to: BMI, 769 East Main Street, Versailles, OH 45380 or email from our website w w w. b m i k a r t s. c o m , (937)526-9544.

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

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

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

Nitto Denko Attn: HR Manager PO Box 740 Piqua, OH 45356 Fax: 937-773-2089 Lee_Fearnley@oh.nitto.com

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ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-295-1667 www.CenturaOnline.com

Must understand the design, fabrication, and repair needs of the customer; Must have a minimum of 2 years of maintenance department job experience and must be proficient in basic electronics; performing machine repair; plumbing; sheet metal fabrication; rigging and machinery moving; carpentry; pneumatics and hydraulics; performing various welding techniques.

Bellefontaine

816 WEST Parkwood, Sidney. 2300 SqFt, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage. $800 monthly plus deposit. (937)710-5471

Continental Express Inc.

Local striping company seeking an individual experienced in parking lot striping. To include layout and operating of airless paint stripers.

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

MAINTENANCE TECH B (2nd shift FT):

MAINTENANCE TECH A (1st shift FT):

Paint Striper

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

Local manufacturing company is accepting applications for:

Continental Express Inc. has immediate need for a Mechanic for day shift. Will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on semi tractors and/or trailers. Must be mechanically inclined, dependable and have own tools. Experience on tractor trailers preferred but not required.

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Please call: 877-844-8385 to advertise

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

DRIVER WANTED

DIRECTORY

FLEET MECHANIC

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

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Wanted: Driver to deliver newspapers to local post offices. This position will also deliver newspapers to home via motor route delivery when post offices are not open (such as major holidays, etc.) Must have insurance Valid drivers license Reliable transportation For interview and more information contact

Jason at 937-498-5934 or Jamie at 937-498-5912

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SIDNEY WALKING ROUTES 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.

Investigate in full before sending money as an advance fee. For further information, call or write:

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

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

NOTICE

If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message with your name, address, phone number and SDN number that you are interested in.

A newspaper group of Ohio Community Media

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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 Continental Contractors

for appointment at

422 Buckeye Ave., Sidney S'ELLEN PHOTOGRAPHY has moved to a new downtown location. 130 North Main Avenue, Sidney. Call today to book your photo session or to inquire about basic photography classes! (937)622-2910.

We repair lawnmowers, weed eaters, tillers, edgers, chain saws, etc.

2-Day Turnaround In Most Cases 5 MILE RADIOUS PICKUP/DELIVERY $10.00

Roofing • Siding • Windows

JERRY COLDWELL, OWNER (937) 498-9147

Gutters • Doors • Remodel

Very Dependable

GOLF CART

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

SPECIAL GOLF CART BATTERIES $

765-857-2623 765-509-0070

PARTS & SERVICE

79.99

DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?

OFFICE 937-773-3669

4th Ave. Store & Lock

AMISH CREW Wants roofing, siding, windows,

Ask about our monthly specials

ANY TYPE OF REMODELING 2262297

30 Years experience!

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Rent 1 month Get one FREE

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

Selling Mulch, Topsoil, Clay Chips FREE LOCAL DELIVERY We do complete Landscape Service, Mowing, Tree Trimming & Removal, and Snow Removal

No job too large.

WE KILL BED BUGS!

Call for FREE estimates

KNOCKDOWN SERVICES

(937) 844-3756

starting at $

159 !!

Amos Schwartz Construction

AMISH

For 75 Years

Since 1936

937-493-9978

“All Our Patients Die”

Sparkle Clean Cleaning Service

(260) 273-0754

Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured

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Horseback Riding Lessons Spring Break Special Buy 4 lessons & GET 1 FREE • No experience required. • Adults & Children ages 5 & up • Gift Certificates Available • Major Credit Cards Accepted Flexible Schedule Nights & Weekends 937-778-1660 www.sullenbergerstables.com

J D LAWN SERVICE

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

GRAVEL & STONE

Classifieds that work

Backhoe Services

937-726-7223

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

937-658-0196 • 937-497-8817 All Small Engines • Mowers • Weed Eaters • Edgers • Snowblowers • Chain Saws Blades Sharpened Tillers FREE pickup within 10 mile radius of Sidney

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

Emily Greer

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

937-620-4579

A&E Home Services LLC

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

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

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

Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring Eric Jones, Owner

Insurance jobs welcome FREE Estimates

& Pressure Washing, Inc. The Professional Choice

Commercial - Industrial - Residential Interior - Exterior - Pressure Washing

FREE Written Estimates

Call Kris Elsner

937-492-6228

Place an ad in the Service Directory

ElsnerPainting.com • kelsner@elsnerpainting.com

B Mowing

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

Licensed Bonded-Insured 2268026

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ELSNER PAINTING

Residential Commercial Industrial

937-726-9118

aandehomeservicesllc.com

COOPER’S GRAVEL

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

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• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

937.492.8003 • 937.726.2868 To Advertise In the Classifieds that Work

Call 877-844-8385

Currently serving Sidney & Anna areas

DC SEAMLESS

Stone

Gutter & Service

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• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

MATT & SHAWN’S

GET THE WORD OUT!

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Bankruptcy Attorney

MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

in the

937-606-1122

MOWER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

First Cutting is FREE FREE Estimates

937-419-0676

875-0153 698-6135

Find it

LICENSED • INSURED

TOTAL HOME REMODELING Call Jim at 937-694-2454

Rutherford

www.buckeyehomeservices.com

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

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

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MOWING, MULCHING, Powerwashing and ALL your lawncare needs! 2268635

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

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

WE DELIVER

Free Inspections

All Types Construction

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Shredded Topsoil Fill Dirt Available Saturday

(See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products)

CARPENTERS

J.T.’s Painting & Drywall

TICON PAVING

1002 N. Main St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 Call today for FREE estimate Fully Insured Repairs • Cleaning • Gutter Guard

1-937-492-8897

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

R&R Landscape St Rt 29, Sidney (across from Gas America)

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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Cre ative Vision n La dscap e

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1250 4th Ave.

937-497-7763

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(419) 203-9409

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

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Any type of Construction:

Limited Time: Mention This Ad & Receive 10% Off!

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Call Walt for a FREE Estimate Today

loriaandrea@aol.com

937-308-7157 TROY, OHIO

937-492-3530

We will work with your insurance.

937-498-0123

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

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

Call for a free damage inspection.

Loria Coburn

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

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

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

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

937-875-0153 937-698-6135 BUCKEYE SEAL COATING AND REPAIR

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

BBB Accredted

Residential Insured

PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

Pole Building Roof & Siding 2263290

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Since 1977

Commercial Bonded

mikemoon59@yahoo.com

COOPER’S BLACKTOP

Paws & Claws Retreat: Pet Boarding

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

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

(937)235-4518

OldChopper@live.com

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937-492-5150

Pole BarnsErected Prices:

Free Estimates

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Amish Crew

FREE ESTIMATES!! Call now for Spring & Summer special 2270421

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(937)394-2223

Voted #1

FREE ES AT T ES IM

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

HERITAGE GOODHEW

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Call 937-498-5125

Jerry’s Small Engine Service

Free Hail Damage Inspection

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

937-245-9717

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AREA ASPHALT SEALCOAT

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937-710-1080

RICHARDSON ROOFING • Skylights • Gutters • Remodeling

Licensed & Bonded

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Mowing & Complete Landscaping Services Sprinkler System Installation

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

Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

Electronic Filing Quick Refund 44 Years Experience

Residential and Commercial

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SchulzeTax & Accounting Service

LAWN CARE D.R.

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

New or Existing Install - Grade Compact

Free Estimates

Asphalt

Piqua, Ohio 937-773-0637

Install - Repair Replace - Crack Fill Seal Coat

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Sidney Daily News, Monday, April 16, 2012 515 Auctions

2 BEDROOM, NEW! Townhome, 962 Winter Ridge Sidney, 2 bath, 2 car, Air, Stove, Refrigerator, washer/ dryer hookup, lawn care, NO PETS, $895.00, (937)498-8000 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

HORSE MANURE, Free. Call (937)554-6841

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PUBLIC AUCTION REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:00 NOON AUCTION LOCATION: 256 N. Frankfort St., Minster, Ohio

FREE HAULING! Refrigerators, freezers, batteries, washers, dryers, tanning beds, water heater, metal/ steel. JunkBGone. (937)538-6202 LAWNMOWER Dixon, 42 inch cut. $500. (937)498-0669

PIANO, 5 Foot Baby Grand, refurbished with new strings, $3000, (937)698-5140

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

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 69,900 miles, V8, 4.6 engine. Great gas mileage. Excellent condition. $4000 firm. Call (937)693-4293

2001 POLARIS, 250 Trailblazer, less than 10 hours on new top end rebuild, fun to ride, $1000 call Steve, (937)726-7998

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

256 N. Frankfort St., Minster, OH Open House, Wed. April 18th from 5-7 p.m

279 N. Main St., Minster, OH Open House, Thurs. April 19th from 5-7 p.m.

REAL ESTATE PARCEL ONE: 256 N. Frankfort St.; Lot No. 67 of Block F in the Village of Minster. Offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room, family room, kitchen/dining, utility room, basement, 3 car attached garage plus a 2 car detached garage. The home is heated with gas forced air & cooled with central air. A very nice updated home with a lot to offer. PARCEL TWO: 279 N. Main St.; Lot No. 70 of Block A in the Village of Minster. Offers 4 bedrooms, bath, living room, family room, kitchen/dining, basement & 1 car detached garage. The home is heated with gas hot water. TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: $5,000 down day of auction for each parcel, balance at closing within 30 days, Parcel One: Possession at closing, Parcel Two: Possession 90 days after closing, however buyer to receive the rent. Real Estate taxes & assessments prorated to the date of closing. The homes are subject to lead based paint disclosure, if the prospective buyer request an inspection or any other inspection, it must be completed prior to the auction at the buyers expense. The Real Estate & Auction Co. represent the seller. Check with your lender for financing & come to the auction prepared to bid. Real Estate is selling with reserve of $125,000 for parcel one and $60,000 for parcel two. Any statements made day of sale supersedes prior statements or advertisements. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The late Al Barhorst was a machinist for many years. A great selection of those types of tools along w/shop tools. The van has a handicap lift & will be offered together & separate. Vehicles & guns will not sell before 11:00 a.m. You must be 21 years of age or older & a resident of Ohio to purchase a gun. You will be required to sign that you purchased the gun at this auction. Go to our web sites for pictures at www.randyevers.com or auctionzip.com (ID#4606). A fill sale bill will appear at a later date. To view a full sale bill, go to our website at randyevers.com.

OWNER: ALBERT J. BARHORST ESTATE

$45,000, 6 rooms, 1 bath. 1300 sqft with basement. Great starter or rental home. (937)492-7059

ENGLISH LAB, AKC, Quality breed! Yellow male, Black female. P.O.P. Vet checked and current vaccines (419)942-1316, website: turtlecreekkennel.com

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.

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

FIREWOOD, Houston, Ohio. You load and haul. $50 per pickup truck load. Ask about trailer and other size loads. Logs for sale, call while still available. $50, (937)726-7801.

FURNITURE - Sectional with chaise lounge and matching ottoman. Easily sits 4-6 people. Color is tan/ beige. Good condition. Glass top end tables with oak trim. Must be able to haul away and pay in cash. $450 (937)638-1761.

aMAZEing

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

LTD.

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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Franklin Township Trustees Meranda Road Resurfacing 2012 Sealed Bids for the Meranda Road Resurfacing 2012 will be received by the Franklin Township Trustees at the Franklin Township Garage, 11095 Co. Rd. 25-A, Sidney, OH 45365, until Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:30pm, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. In general, the work consists of a 1 ½” asphalt overlay and gravel berms on Meranda Road from Co. Rd. 25-A to Lochard Road. The Bidding Documents which include drawings and specifications may be examined and obtained at the office of Choice One Engineering, 440 E. Hoewisher Road, Sidney, OH 45365. Cost for the Bidding Documents is $35.00 and is non-refundable. Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in a properly identified envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful BIDDER will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. The Contractor shall be required to pay not less than the minimum wage rates established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio. No BIDDER shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed by Owner to be most favorable to the Owner. Franklin Township Trustees Deb Bodenmiller, Clerk/Treasurer Apr. 16, 23 2274900

We remember those who have passed away and are especially dear to us. On Monday, May 28, 2012 we will publish a special section devoted to those who are gone, but not forgotten.

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Verse Selections: 1.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of McLean Township, Shelby County, and Ohio. On April 26, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. will be a public hearing at McLean Township Hall, Ft. Loramie, Ohio. The purpose of this hearing is to consider and decide the appeal of Mark Fullenkamp, 26 Settlers Lane, Minster, Ohio 45865. Where he request a variance of a side setback of five feet in lieu of 10 feet. The property is located lot 242 Lotus Grove, Minster, Ohio 45865. McLean Township and Shelby County. The board of Zoning Appeals, McLean Township, Shelby County, Ohio. Kenneth Meyer, Chairman of Zoning Appeals Board Apr. 16 2275923

RANDY EVERS, St. Henry, OH (419) 678-4384

131 E. Main St St. Henry, OH Ph. (419) 678-4384 FAX (419) 678-8648

Sealed Bids for the lease of 25 acres more or less of farm land will be received by the Village of Fort Loramie at the Village Hall, 14 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, OH 45845, until Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids will be on a per acre price for the entire acreage and will be for 3 years commencing in May 2012 subject other terms of the lease which is on file at the Village Office for review. For a copy of lease and complete description and location of the property, contact the Village Administrator. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed by Owner to be most favorable to the Owner. Tony Schmitmeyer Village Administrator Apr. 5, 9, 16, 23, 30

In Loving Memory

finds in

925 Legal Notices 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.

Porta Toilet by MSI

Terms: Positive I.D. required, number system will be used, Cash or Check, any statements made day of sale supersedes prior statements or advertisements, not responsible for accidents or theft. All items sold “as is” all sales final. Auctioneers licensed by the State of Ohio and Indiana.

FRANK (WILLS) ARLING, Osgood, OH (419) 582-3801

PAPILLON PUP, female, 19 weeks old $300. First shots/ wormed. Call/ text (419)953-8538. SHIH-TZU PUPPIES, 3 males, black, white and brown. Do not shed, great with kids, great lap dogs, $325. (419)305-6539

EXECUTRIX: DEB RANLY AUGLAIZE COUNTY PROBATE CASE NO. 2011EST254 ELSASS, WALLACE, EVANS & SCHNELLE & CO., L.P.A., KEITH SCHNELLE, ATTORNEY Lunch by St. Henry Nite Club Clerks: Brad Evers & Bob Poeppelman

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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Village of Fort Loramie

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 AT 9:00 A.M.

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

12.89 ACRES, corner lot 19100 Middleton-Hume Road, Sidney. Call or email (937)638-6482, RonL3r@aol.com

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Humpty piped up. "His mom says if he didn't spend so much time lost in 'Donnie Land,' he could make all A's." Looking at Humpty and then me, the stranger beamed, shaking his head. "You're good! Your lips only moved a touch. You and me... and Humpty... are going to make quite a team." I didn't have a clue what he was talking about. But I was going to find out soon. Mom was right about my getting lost in Donnie Land. In my daydreams, I was always saving the day - a lot of times even saving Mom from some kind of danger. Sometimes the stakes were even bigger, and I had super-powers like being able to fly. I would zoom off to Washington, D.C., to meet the president and save the world. The president would brag about how brave and great I was, and everybody would cheer like crazy. In the real world, I not only wasn't a hero. I felt like a drag on Mom, sometimes even an embarrassment. But in Donnie Land, at the end of every fantasy, I was a big hero. So, could anybody really blame me for wanting to spend time there? Glancing at Felix's nose-in-theair pose, the stranger said, "What a pompous blowhard!" Felix's eyes appeared to glitter. Then he seemed to silently mouth the question, "Blow hard?" Immediately, a sudden blast of wind blew the stranger's sunglasses out of his hand. As he stooped to pick them up, another gust nudged them out of his reach. This happened several times, with the new guy bent over waddling like a duck, reaching for them. He looked so ridiculous, I couldn't help but laugh. Finally he leapt for them, but missed, grabbing a woman's shoe instead. The shoe had a foot in it. My mom's. She tried to pull back. With him pinning her foot to the ground, she wobbled around like a bobblehead. "Wha-what do you think you're doing?" Mom gasped. The stranger looked up at her. He slowly let go of her foot, scooped up his shades, and straightened to a standing position. "Juh... Jake Passmore," he said. "Holly. Holly Hutchison," Mom said. After slapping on his shades, he looked her up and down slowly. "My, my.... The scenery down here just got a whole lot better." I winced. That was totally the wrong way to go with Mom.

"I'm the new -" "The new owner of The Jefferson Times," she said. "Mr. Elder's nephew." "Yeah, that's me, all right," said Jake. "Owner, editor, and publisher." "You must have been really close to your uncle," Mom said. "No," he said. "Only met Uncle George once when I was a kid." "But he gave his paper to you in his will," Mom said, her reporter's instincts kicking in. She cut to the chase. "I wonder why, since he hardly knew you." "He was probably proud of having a real journalist in the family," he said. "I've won my share of awards." "You're going to break your arm doing that," Mom said. "Doing what?" he asked. "Patting yourself on the back so hard." I had to hand it to Mom. She could be pretty cool sometimes. "Oo-wee, I see we have some attitude here," he said. "No matter. One way or another, I'm gonna pump some life into that old rag of a newspaper. Make it into something the old man would be proud of." "I hear you quit being a real journalist when you left The New York Times to work for some trashy tabloid," she said. "I doubt Mr. Elder was very proud of that." "Well, maybe I can hit 'reset' and become a real journalist," he said. "So, what passes for news in this booming metropolis?

The 4-H Club hog contest? Women's mud-rasslin'?" "I wouldn't look down my nose at small town journalism if I were you," Mom said. "The Jefferson Times can't survive without it." "Oh, I think it can," he said. "I've got a new approach." "Can't wait to hear about it," Mom said. "What do you do around here when you're not putting outsiders in their place?" he asked. "Oh, the usual," she said. "Slop the hogs, churn the butter, milk the cows." He smiled. "You'd look great doing all three." Mom shot him a look that would stunt growth. If there was one thing she despised, it was a cocky ladies man. "Is there any way I could talk you into worming your way back to that Big Apple you crawled out of?" she asked. Humpty looked worried. "If this keeps up, he's gonna fire her before they even start working together," he said. "Mom will probably quit before he has the chance," I said. And I hated to see that happen. This was the only grown-up I'd ever met who wanted Humpty and me on his team. That was when I looked up and saw help on the way. He was not a guy who would normally come to mind, if you were looking for a peacemaker. In fact, it was hard to imagine him ever being helpful in any way. But for once in my life, I was glad to see him.

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Word of the Week distress — the state of a ship or airplane requiring immediate assistance, as when on fire in transit

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On This Day April 16 In 1947, America’s worst harbor explosion occurred in Texas City, Texas, when the French ship Grandcamp, carrying ammonium nitrate fertilizer, caught fire and blew up, devastating the town. Another ship, the Highflyer, exploded the following day.

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Titanic: 100 Years One of the most famous events in history is the tragic sinking of Titanic. The ill-fated ship sank just four days after starting her maiden voyage from Southampton in England, killing over two-thirds of the passengers on board. These events have been made into many films, books, and television documentaries as people still try to understand just what happened and how a ship said to be "unsinkable" could have met such a fate. The History of the Titanic Titanic was made by the White Star Line company, who decided to build ships to a size and level of luxury unlike anything before. The building of Titanic began in March 1909, in Belfast in Ireland. There was much publicity and the ship was famous even before it was finished as news of its chandeliers, ballrooms and passenger rooms fitted with electric lights and heating. When it finally set sail from Southampton to New York on April 10, 1912, it had 2,224 passengers and crew members on board yet was only equipped with 16 lifeboats, which would hold only 1,708 people. The White Star Line knew they should have had more but chose not to as they didn't want the decks to look cluttered and spoil the look of the ship. On April 14, four days into its voyage, Titanic received five ice warnings yet failed to slow down. When, at 11:40 at night a lookout spotted an iceberg but it was too late to turn around and hit the iceberg. This collision ripped a 300 foot long hole in the ship, which immediately began filling the lower compartments with icy water. It wasn't until 45 minutes later that the first lifeboat was launched and by the time the last boat launched there were still more than 1,500 passengers left on the sinking ship. At 2:10 a.m. the rear of the ship rose out of the water and due to its vast weight the ship then split into two. Eventually Titanic completely sank. As there were not enough life jackets many people tried to cling to anything they could find that would float.

Length: 882 ft. 6 inches Width at beam: 92 ft. 6 inches Ship constructed at: Harland and Wolff Shipyard Titanic’s Sister Ships: Olympic and Britannic Belonged to: White Star Line White Star Line owned by: J.P. Morgan

Eventually 1,522 people died from drowning or hypothermia. When news of Titanic's distress was known the first to try and help was Arthur Rostron, an Englishman who was at the wheel of Carpathia. He was 58 miles away from the sinking vessel, and he knew that it would take him almost 4 hours to travel this distance. He sent a message saying he was sailing fast and hard. Even though he would have to pass through the same dangerous, icy waters, Captain Rostron did not hesitate. Carpathia was steaming as fast as the crew could make her go but the Titanic had gone under quickly. He and his crew were able to save some people, but by the time they had arrived just 710 people were still alive out of 2,224. The famous Carpathia was honored as “the Titanic rescue ship”, but in 1918, Carpathia sank after being hit by 2 torpedoes fired by a German U boat. The tragedy of Titanic is often referred to today as the "greatest maritime disaster in history."

Number of people on board: 2212 Children: 54 Number of lifeboats: 20 Lifeboat capacity: 1178 Survivors: 705 Designed top speed: 23-24 kilometers Top speed attained: 22 1/2 kilometers

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• The ship was loaded with only enough lifeboats to hold half of the Titanic passengers. There were 20 of them with a total capacity of 1,178 people. • Some of the limited lifeboats were lowered to the waters only half-full. • Further facts on the Titanic indicate that the ship received information earlier regarding the presence of ice floes in the vicinity, yet continued to speed full throttle ahead towards tragedy. • Among the property reported as lost on the Titanic were more than 3,000 bags of mail and an automobile. • Each first class passenger paid a whopping $4,350 for a parlor suite ticket and $150 for a berth ticket. • The ship contained a heated swimming pool, a first for any sailing vessel. • The ship was still so brand new when passengers boarded it on April 10, 1912, that the paint was still wet in some spots. • Every stateroom contained electric lighting and heat. • Of the 1,517 people of perished in the sinking of the Titanic, only 306 bodies were recovered. • The largest percentage of survivors came from first class passengers. • Even though directions have been given for women and children to board the lifeboats first, a number of men were reported as survivors while a surprisingly large number of women and children perished in the disaster. Most of the women and children lost in the sinking came from second and third class. • Sadly, Captain Smith had made plans to retire after seeing the Titanic safely across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage. • It cost $7,500,000 to build the Titanic. • It took three years to fully construct the ship. • Among the provisions when the Titanic set sail in Southampton, England were 40,000 eggs, 75,000 pounds of fresh meat and 1,000 bottles of wine. • The Titanic's total capacity was 3,547 passengers + crew. • The Titanic's weight fully loaded was 46,328 tons. • The Titanic was 882 feet/268 meters long. • There were 29 boilers on board of the ship. • The ship consumed 825 tons of coal in one day. • The top speed of the Titanic was 23 knots.

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REPLAY 50 years ago April 16, 1962 Butch Davis, the Sidney Senior spinner,was ranked second among the Miami Valley League hurlers today, with the release of statistics for the week. Davis, who dropped a 10 decision to Fairborn in a nine-inning engagement here last week, has a remarkable earned run average of 0.44 in two league encounters to date. Credited with 22 strikeouts and only two walks, Davis has pitched in 16 innings of competition.

25 years ago April 16, 1987 The Bridgeview track teams were in action in a trimeet recently, finishing second in both boys and girls competition. In the boys meet, Piqua had 75, Bridgeview 41 and Troy 21. For Bridgeview, Chris Cotner and Dwan Ward both set new school records. Cotner ran a 5:13 in the 1600 to finish second while Ward heaved the shot 47-5. Thomas Foster won two events, the 100 and the long jump, while Shawn Lasley won the discus. For the girls, Trina Williams won the shot put and Nikki Carlisle the high jump.

CALENDAR High school sports Today’s schedule Baseball Fairlawn at Russia Lima Temple at Riverside Fort Loramie at Botkins New Bremen at Covington Piqua at Sidney Troy Christian at Lehman Anna at Jackson Center Softball Anna at Jackson Center Troy Christian at Lehman Piqua at Sidney Fairlawn at Russia Houston at Bradford Fort Loramie Botkins Parkway at Minster New Bremen at Covington Marion Local at Versailles Christian Adacemy at Middletwn Christian Boys tennis Lehman at West Milton

THIS DAY IN BASEBALL 1935 — Babe Ruth, 40, made a sensational National League debut in Boston. His single and homer off Carl Hubbell led the Braves over the Giants 42. 1940 — Bob Feller of Cleveland defeats the White Sox 1-0 in the only opening day no-hitter in major-league history, at Chicago.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We're approaching it that th e 1 3 (h ealth y) g u ys we h ave now are who we're going to have the rest of the season and in the playoffs.” —Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy, on whether Dwight Howard will be able to play anymore this season

ON THIS DATE IN 1949 — The Toronto Maple Leafs, with a 3-1 victory, sweep the Detroit Red Wings for the second straight year in the Stanley Cup finals. 1958 — Arnold Palmer edges Doug Ford by one stroke to win the Masters. 1987 — Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scores 61 points in a 117-114 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and becomes the second player to surpass the 3,000-point mark in a season.

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Reds avoid sweep, win 8-5 NOTE: Versailles High School grad Craig Stammen worked in three of the four games against the Reds over the weekend, with two wins in a pair of decisions. He pitched a total of four innings, yielded three hits, one walk, and no runs while striking out nine. —— WASHINGTON (AP) ‚Äî Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the 11th inning Sunday and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a four-game sweep with an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Reds, who had scored just 10 runs in losing five of six, scored their most runs in a game this season. Drew Stubbs, who had been 1 for 15 in the series, singled off Tyler Clippard (1-1) to open the 10th. After Wilson Valdez tried unsuccessfully to bunt, Zack Cozart singled ‚Äî his third of the game ‚Äî and Votto, who was walked intentionally his previous two atbats, doubled to left on a 2-0 count. Scott Rolen followed with an RBI single. Jose Arrendondo (1-0), the fourth Cincinnati pitcher, threw a scoreless 10th. Sean Marshall worked the 11th for his first save of the season. Washington, which had won five straight, trailed 5-0 in the fourth, but fought back to force the third extra-inning game of the four-game series. The Reds took a 4-0 lead in the first. Cozart singled with one out, and after Votto was called out on strikes, Rolen bounced a ball to short. Ian Desmond’s throw to first pulled Adam LaRoche off the bag, and Desmond was charged with an error though television replays appeared to show Rolen was out. Jay Bruce walked, and on a 2-2 pitch, Ryan Ludwick launched a grand slam to leftcenter off Ross Detwiler, his first of the season. Detwiler threw 38 pitches in the first. In the Reds’ first nine games, they were batting just

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CINCINNATI REDS' Ryan Ludwick, right, rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington Sunday. .191, and hadn’t scored more than two runs in an inning. Cincinnati scored its fifth run in the fourth on Ryan Hanigan’s RBI single. Washington got its first hits off Reds starter Mike Leake in the fourth. Desmond and Danny Espinosa began the inning with singles. Ryan Zimmerman walked to load the bases, and LaRoche hit a two-run single. Bruce, in right field, bobbled the ball, and the runners moved up. Zimmerman scored on Mark DeRosa’s infield out to make it 5-3. Detwiler pitched five innings and allowed five runs — just one earned — and six hits.

With one out in the fifth, pinch-hitter Roger Bernadina walked and scored on Desmond’s double and Cincinnati led 5-4. The Nationals tied it in the seventh when Rick Ankiel led off with a double. With one out, manager Dusty Baker lifted Leake for Logan Ondrusek, who allowed a two-out RBI single to Desmond ‚Äî his third of the game. Leake pitched 6 1-3 innings, giving up five runs and five hits. NOTES: Reds 2B Brandon Phillips started for the first time in six games. He’d been out with a left hamstring injury, but appeared to aggravate the injury when he

doubled leading off the ninth. He was immediately replaced. ... Cincinnati 3B Miguel Cairo missed the game with a strained left hamstring. Baker said he’ll be reevaluated on Tuesday. ... Washington RHP Craig Stammen pitched four innings in three games this series and struck out nine. ... Cincinnati is off on Monday and opens a threegame series in St. Louis on Tuesday. RHP Johnny Cueto (1-0, 2.25) is scheduled to pitch against RHP Kyle Lohse (2-0, 1.35). ... The Nationals open a four-game series with Houston on Monday. RHP Stephen Strasburg (1-0, 0.69) faces RHP Kyle Weiland (0-1, 7.20).

Hafner’s blast highlights Tribe’s win KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —Travis Hafner hit one of the longest home runs in Kauffman Stadium history, Shelly Duncan homered and drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians romped past the Kansas City Royals 13-7 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Casey Kotchman and Jason Kipnis homered on consecutive pitches for Cleveland in the eighth inning. For the first time in the Indians’ 111-year history, they scored at least eight runs in their first three road games of a season. It got so bad for the Royals that manager Ned Yost put outfielder Mitch Maier on the mound in the ninth. Maier was the only Kansas City pitcher to not give up a run, working a hitless inning. Hafner’s home run in the fifth inning off Luis Mendoza went an estimated 456 feet and was the first to land in a sports bar behind the rightfield bleachers. It was the longest home run at Kauffman Stadium since David Ortiz, then with Minnesota, hit one

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CLEVELAND INDIANS' Casey Kotchman slides past Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena to score on a single by Jack Hannahan during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. 458 feet on April 8, 2001. Hafner went 3 for 4 and drew an intentional walk. Duncan hit a three-run homer in the Indians’ six-run third inning and walked in his next three plate-appearances. Kotchman and Kipnis connected against Louis Coleman. The Indians collected seven home runs and 18 extra-base hits in the series.

Ubaldo Jimenez (0-1), who had not pitched since April 7, gave up four runs on nine hits and three walks in five innings to pick up the victory. Mendoza (0-2) was pulled after four-plus innings, permitting nine runs, five earned, on nine hits and four walks. The Royals’ starting pitchers allowed 24 hits and 21 runs in 10 2-3 innings.

Brayan Pena had his first career-four hit game. Chris Getz added three hits, including a triple, and drove in a pair of runs with a second-inning single as the Royals took a 3-0 lead. NOTES: The Indians are expected to officially sign OF Johnny Damon to a minor league contract today after he passes a physical.

Lehman netters win Schroeder Invitational TIPP CITY — Lehman’s boys tennis team brought home the championship of the Schroeder Invitational on Saturday, beating out seven other teams. The Cavaliers finished with 32 to 29 for West Milton and Springfield Kenton Ridge. Also competing were Springfield

Catholic, Beavercreek, Celina, Northwestern and St. Marys. Lehman was led by Dan Sehlhorst, who remained unbeaten on the year with a win at second singles. At first singles, Pierce Bennett took second place, and at third singles, Mitchell Shroyer was also second.

At first doubles, the team of Matt Ulrich and David Freytag had a tough draw, facing eventual champion West Milton right off the bat. The Lehman duo would go on to finish fifth. At at second doubles, the team of Michael Comer and Riley Pickrel finished in third place.

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MINSTER INVITATIONAL Minster Memorial Invitational Track Meet Saturday at Minster Results GIRLS Team standings: 1. Versailles 116, 2. Minster 105, 3. Spencervile, 4. Marion Local 64, 5. Russia 52.5, 6. Fort Loramie 48, 7. New Bremen 35, 8. Botkins 31, 9. St. Marys 27, 10. Crestview 21, 11. Lehman, St. Henry 19, 13. Houston 17, 14. Parkway 15.5, 15. New Knoxville 12, 16. Delphos St. John’s 7. 3200 relay – Versailles 9:49.62, Loramie 10:09.74, Minster 10:17.49, Spencerville 10:27.11, St. Marys 10:30.12, Botkins 10:31.13, Russia 10:47.67, Delphos St. John’s 11:18.86. 100 hurdles – Frey, C, 16.17; Siefring, R, 16.49; Plas, FL, 17.33; Speckman, NB, 17.5; Francis, R, 17.51; Horstman, NK, 17.63; Sherman, M, 18.28; Enneking, M, 18.48. 100 dash – Ley, Sp, 13.22; Barga, M, 13.28; Thobe, ML, 13.37; Titterington, L, 13.47; Dahlinghaus, M, 13.57; Barlagfe, V, 13.59; Keihl, V, 13.65; SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Knoop, B, 13.87. HOUSTON’S NATHAN Ritchie competes in the 110-meter hurdles during the 800 relay – Minster Minster Memorial Invitational, held Saturday in rainy Minster. 1:51.89, Versailles 1:52.06, New Bremen 1:53.06, St. Marys 1:56.98, Spencerville 1:57.26, Delphos 1:57.63, Marion 1:57.98, Russia 1:58.2. 1600 run – Berger, V, 5:19.11; Westerheide, FL, 5:22.87; Roeth, H, 5:29.31; Fausey, M, 5:32.43; Warvel, V, 5:35.4; Boyle, NK, 5:40.65; Borchers, R, 5:43.987; Knoop, MINSTER — The B, 5:46.32. Minster boys rolled up 400 relay – Minster 165 points to dominated 52.33, Spencerville 532.26, the Minster Memorial on Versailles 53.31, Bremen Saturday, beating runner53.68, Marion 54.81, Delphos up Versailles by 86 points. 54.86, St. Henry 57.98, The girls title went to Botkins 57.99. 400 dash – Ley, Sp, 59.97, Versailles with 116, just Winner, V, 1:01.13; Tittering11 more than Minster. ton, L, 1:01.9; Thobe, ML, Derek Collins pow1:02.37; Hoelscher, M, ered the Minster boys, 1:02.44; Callow, C, 1:02.87; winning the long jump Winner, V, 1:05.61; Dues, R, by soaring 20-11.75, tak1:07.61 ing first in the 200 in 300 hurdles – Siefring, 23.64, and finishing secR, 49.08; Frey, C, 49.86; Plas, ond in the 100. FL, 50.23; Speck, SH, 50.6; Speckman, NB, 50.83; EnMinster won the 800, neking, M, 51.3; Bornhorst, 1600 and 3200 relays B, 51.67; Horstman, NK, and dominated the 56.43. throws, Jake Winner 800 run – Westerheide, winning the discus and FL, 2:20.15; Bailey, B, Ryan Will the shot put, 2:22.52; Fausey, M, 2:30.21; and teammates Will and Wenig, V, 2:30.62; Barga, M, Wes Hegemann finish2:33.71; Purdy, Sp, 2:36.16; ing runner-up respecLuebke, FL, 2:37.28; Hemmelgarn, ML, 2:38.52. tively. Teammate Paul 200 dash – Ley, Sp, 27.37; Dues won the high jump Titterington, L, 27.72; Thobe, at 5-10, giving Minster ML, 28.42; Dahinghaus, M, first in four of the five 28.9; Bohman, V, 28.99; field events. Brandt, NB, 29.55; Miller, Sp, The other first went 29.6; Hoelscher, M, 30.37. to Mitch Kremer in the 3200 run – Roeth, H, pole vault at 13-6, beat11:44.71; Francis, R,

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ing out Houston’s Brandon Ike, who cleared the same height. Lehman’s Justin Stewart won the 400 in 52.58, Versailles’ Sam Prakel won the 800 and the 1600, New Bremen’s Ben Chaney was first in the 110 hurdles, and Russia’s Tyler Francis won the 300 hurdles. In the girls meet, Minster won three of the four relays, but still fell short of the Lady Tigers. Tammy Berger won the 1600 and ran on the winning 3200 relay team for Versailles, and Chelsea Bruns won both the shot and discus. Loramie’s Meg Westerheide was first in the 800 and Houston’s Allison Roeth won the 3200.

12:10.94; Grillot, V, 12:19.05; Wenig, V, 12:27.9; Adams, Sp, 12;35.38; Niekamp, M, 12:43.77; Monnin, R, 12:46.01; Butler, M, 12:49.51. 1600 relay – Minster 4:17.36, Versailles 4:20.78, Spencerville 4:25.34, Fort Loramie 4:29.07, Marion 4:33.21, St. Marys 4:34.09, Botkins 4:40.12, Houston 4:43.74. Discus – Bruns, V, 116-3; Underwood 113-10, Delzeith, SH, 111-11; Chrisman, ML, 102-8; Walker, SM, 102-5; Miller, Sp, 101-2; Drees, R, 97-4; Maurer, NB, 97-0. High jump – Kramer, ML, 5-0; Kinkley, SM, 4-10; Francis, V, 4-10; King, P, and Borchers, R, 4-10; Turner, FL 5-8; Winner, V, 4-8; McGowan, M, 4-8; Speck, SH, 4-8. Long jump – Suchland, NB, 16-0.75; Siefring, R, 1510; Thobe, ML, 15-8.25; Horstman, NK, 15-5; Mulholland, Sp, 15-3.75; King, P, 153.5; Kramer, ML, 15-3.5; Jutte, M, 14-5. Shot put – Bruns, V, 3411; Buchanan, P, 34-5.75; Eiting, M, 33-7; Underwood, B, 32-10.5; Treewalt, Sp, 328.25; Walker, SM, 32-8; Delzeith, SH, 31-4; Jones, NB, 30-10.75. Pole vault – Wuebker, M, 11-3.5; Hemmelgarn, ML, 90; Barlage, V, 9-0; Hartings, ML, 8-9; Wuebker, M, 8-6; Niekamp, SH, 8-6; Vogel, SH, Walter, SM, Miller, Sp, 8-0. BOYS Team standings – 1. Minster 165, 2. Versailles 79, 3. Spencerville 51, 4. St. Henry 47, 5. New Bremen 46, 6. Crestview, 7. St. Marys 37, 8. Fort Loramie 34.5, 9. Houston 33, 10. Marion Local 26.5; 11. Russia 24.5; 12. Lehman 245; 13. Delphos 22; 14. New Knoxville 14.5; 15. Parkway 13. 3200 relay – Minster 8:15.38; Versailles 9:19.05; St. Henry 8:44.45; Russia 8:44.61; Parkway 8:46.05; Marion Local 8:49.55; St. Marys 8:52.89; Fort Loramie 8:54.49. 110 hurdles – Chaney, NB, 15.87; Fullenkamp, FL, 16.65; Meyer, SP, 16.79; Schuh, Sp, 17.57; Slife, SM, 18.09; Dues, M, 18.24; Eilerman, FL, 18.32; Steinbrunner, V, 19.82. 100 dash – Jettinghoff, DSJ, 11.49; Collins, M, 11.56; C, 11.96; Cunningham, Kauffman, M, 11.98; Roop, C, 12.09; Fisher, SM, 12.14; Carmean, P, 12.16; Ike, H, 12.34. 800 relay – Minster 1:34.86, Versailles 1:36.43, Crestview 1:37.09, St. Marys 1:37.96, New Bremen 1:38.01, Parkway 1:39.31; St. Henry 1:40.25, Spencerville 1:41.03. 1600 run – Prakel, V,

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4:20.31; F. Slonkosky, M, 4:28.38; Hemmelgarn, SH, 4:37.59; D. Slonkosky, M, 4:38.24; Strunk, P, 4:39.12; Subler, V, 4:39.52; Jester, H, 4:41.13; Kuntz, NK, 4:43.48. 400 relay – Delphos 46.06; St. Marys 47.16, Crestview 47.46, Spencerville 47.55, Versailles 47.96, Marion 48.7, Russia 49.04, St. Henry 49.32. 400 dash – Stewart, L, 52.58; Westerbeck, NB, 53.31; Kauffman, M, 53.38; Mackie, NK, 55.0; Subler, V, 55.18; Shumate, Sp, 56.13; Tanney, SM, 56.82; Kremer, NB, 57.2. 300 hurdles – Francis, R, 42.61; Brown, SM, 43.44; Chaney, NB, 43.49; Fullenkamp, FL, 44.78; Pothast, V, 54.36; Lemmerman, SM, 45.69; Tebbe, M, 45.86; Meyer, Sp, 49.53. 800 run – Prakel, V, 1:58.12; F. Slonkosky, M, 2:01.13; Lefeld,SH, 2:04.5; Albers, M, 2:05.42; Rindler, SH, 2:05.75; Clayton, C, 2:08.75; Knapke, ML, 2:09.45; Hefner, Sp, 2:11.34. 200 dash – Collins, M, 23.64; Stewart, L, 23.77; Cunningham, C, 24.71; Westerbeck, NB, 24.78; Thornton, FL, 24.94; Campbell, V, 25.41; Fisher, SM, 25.68. 3200 run – Hemmelgarn, SH, 10:08.57; D. Slonkosky, M, 10:21.35; Dahlinghaus, M, 10:28.96; Jester, H, 10:31.98; Wenig, V, 10:34.02; Bruggeman, SH, 10:35.1; Frandstaff, C, 10:38.22; Fuller, L, 10:39:16. 1600 relay – Minster 3:37.11; New Bremen 3:44.42; Versailles 3:47.61; Marion Local 3:49.64; Spencerville 3:49.87; Fort Loramie 3:52.09; Russia 3:57.12. Discus – Winner, M, 1518; Will, M, 149-5; Shumate, Sp, 140-0; Montgomery, L, 137-10; Meyer, NB, 133-4; Gay, Sp, 131-7; M. Yingst, H, 125-7; Poling, R, 124-10. High jump – Dues, M, 510; Pothast, V, 5-10; Martin, H, 5-8; Kuntz, NK, Poling, R, Knapschaefer, ML, Fullenkamp, FL, 5-6 (tie) Long jump – Collins, M, 20-11.75; Binkley, Sp, 19-4; Oliver, C, 19-1.5; Mackie, NK, 19-0; Knapke, SH, 18-8.5; Thornton, FL, 18-5; Youngpeter, DSJ, 18-3; Carmean, C, 18-0.5. Shot put – Will, M, 52-1; Hegemann, M, 46-2.5; Gay, Sp, 45-0; J. Yingst, H, 44-6.5; Didier, V, 44-5; Vandemark, Sp, 42-10; Paulus, R, 41-11; M. Yingst, 40-9. Pole vault – Kremer, ML, 13-6; Ike, H, 13-6; Scheer, FL, 12-9; Tebbe, M, 12-0; Clouatre, C, 12-0; Davis, H, 12-0; Cavin, V, 11-6; Wuebker, ML, 11-6.

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Versailles takes two from Loramie FORT LORAMIE – Versailles and Fort Loramie were able to dodge the raindrops and get both ends of a doubleheader in Saturday, with the Tigers winning twice by scores of 7-4 and 5-3. In the first game, Mike Rutschilling, Ethan Bruns and Zach Niekamp all had two hits apiece for the Tigers, and Dominic Richard was 1-for-1 with three walks. One of Niekamp’s hits was a double. Joel Hilgefort had two doubles for Fort Loand Aaron ramie Boerger and Josh Frilling one each. In the second game, Kyle Niekamp and Mitch Gigandet both had three hits for Versailles and Bruns two. Zach Niekamp added a triple and both Rutschilling and K. Niekamp doubled. Hilgefort and Zach Brandewie had doubles for Loramie.

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New Bremen evens mark VAN WERT – New Bremen had a pair of five-run outbursts and went on to rout Van Wert 15-6 in non-league action Saturday, 15-6. The win evened Bremen’s record at 6-6. Alec Frideger, Aaron Clune, Luke Schwieterman, Doug Kremer and Cody Wendel all had two hits apiece for the Cardinals to account for their 10 in the game. Both of Frideger’s hits were doubles and Schwieterman and Wendel also doubled. Frideger, Wendel and Clune all had two RBIs. Brent Bertke went the distance on a fivehitter, striking out seven.

The linescore: The linescores: Versailles......101 030 2_7 9 1 Bremen .....151 512 0_15 10 6 Loramie ........400 000 0_4 8 1 Van Wert......202 020 0_ 6 5 2 WP: B. Bertke; LP: Henry WP: K. Niekamp; LP: Records: New Bremen 6-6 Fleckenstein

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JACKSON CENTER — Sidney beat Jackson Center in softball action on Saturday, 11-2 in five innings. For the Lady Jackets, Maddi Homan was 3-for3 with a double, Josie Raterman had a two-run homer, and Grace Lochard was 2-for-2. For Jackson, Erin Poppe had a double and drove in two runs. ——

Russia falls 3-1 Russia lost to Bradford 3-1 on Saturday. Olivia Monnin had two hits for the Lady Raiders.

SCOREBOARD BASEBALL Standings National League The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB 3 .700 — Washington . . . 7 New York . . . . . 6 3 .667 ½ 4 .556 1½ Atlanta . . . . . . . 5 Philadelphia. . . 4 5 .444 2½ Miami . . . . . . . . 4 6 .400 3 Central Division St. Louis . . . . . . 7 3 .700 — Houston . . . . . . 4 5 .444 2½ 6 .400 3 Cincinnati . . . 4 Milwaukee . . . . 4 6 .400 3 Chicago. . . . . . . 3 7 .300 4 6 .250 4 Pittsburgh . . . . 2 West Division 1 .889 — Los Angeles . . . 8 3 .667 2 Arizona . . . . . . . 6 San Francisco. . 4 4 .500 3½ Colorado . . . . . . 4 5 .444 4 7 .222 6 San Diego . . . . . 2 Saturday's Games St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Washington 4, Cincinnati 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 0 Houston 5, Miami 4 Atlanta 2, Milwaukee 1 Colorado 8, Arizona 7 San Francisco 4, Pittsburgh 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 1 Sunday's Games Miami 5, Houston 4, 11 innings Cincinnati 8, Washington 5, 11 innings Atlanta 7, Milwaukee 4 Philadelphia 8, N.Y. Mets 2 St. Louis 10, Chicago Cubs 3 Arizona 5, Colorado 2 Pittsburgh at San Francisco, inc. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, inc. Monday's Games Houston (Weiland 0-1) at Washington (Strasburg 1-0), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1) at Atlanta (Hanson 1-1), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Luebke 0-1) at Colorado (Guthrie 1-0), 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Bedard 0-2) at Arizona (J.Saunders 0-0), 9:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 2-0) at San Francisco (Lincecum 0-1), 10:15 p.m. Tuesday's Games Houston at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. —— American League East Division W L Pct GB 4 .556 — Baltimore . . . . . 5 Toronto . . . . . . . 5 4 .556 — 4 .500 ½ New York . . . . . 4 5 .444 1 Boston. . . . . . . . 4 Tampa Bay . . . . 4 5 .444 1 Central Division 3 .667 — Detroit . . . . . . . 6 Chicago. . . . . . . 5 3 .625 ½ Cleveland . . . . 4 4 .500 1½ 6 .333 3 Kansas City . . . 3 7 .222 4 Minnesota . . . . 2 West Division 2 .800 — Texas . . . . . . . . 8 5 .545 2½ Seattle . . . . . . . 6 6 .400 4 Oakland . . . . . . 4 5 .375 4 Los Angeles . . . 3 Saturday's Games L.A. Angels 7, N.Y. Yankees 1 Texas 6, Minnesota 2 Boston 13, Tampa Bay 5 Baltimore 6, Toronto 4 Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 1 Cleveland 11, Kansas City 9, 10 innings Seattle 4, Oakland 0 Sunday's Games Toronto 9, Baltimore 2 Boston 6, Tampa Bay 4 Cleveland 13, Kansas City 7 Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Texas 4, Minnesota 3 Seattle 5, Oakland 3 Los Angeles Angels at N.Y. Yankees, n Monday's Games Tampa Bay (Shields 1-0) at Boston (Bard 0-1), 11:05 a.m. Minnesota (Pavano 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (Arrieta 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Humber 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 0-1) at Kansas City (Duffy 1-0), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (McCarthy 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 1-0), 10:05 p.m. Tuesday's Games Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Texas at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

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victory. But he never recovered, even scraping hard into the wall trying to catch up after Biffle drove under him and completed the pass before the start-finish line. It was Roush’s ninth win in 23 Cup races at Texas, and completed a Lone Star State weekend sweep. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Nationwide race on Friday night for Roush’s fourth Texas victory in a row and ninth overall in the second-tier series. “I don’t know if this is my last sweep,” Roush said. “But I’m going to remember this one for a long time.” After starting third, season points leader Biffle was among the lead pack the entire race, leading 90 laps on a fastpaced and windy night. There were only two cautions for 10 sloweddown laps, both for debris, and the race finished with a record 234 consecutive laps of green-flag racing. Biffle said his hands were hurting from fighting the wheel through the wind. But he thought there were no major incidents because every driver was dealing with the same conditions and maybe more cautious because of them.

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Greg Biffle knew his only chance to get past Jimmie Johnson for good was at the end, and he finally figured out where to do it. Biffle drove down into Turn 3 and charged under Johnson with 30 laps remaining Saturday night, then pulled away to end his 49-race winless streak while giving owner Jack Roush another NASCAR Sprint Cup victory in Texas. “I just dug deep. I knew I had to do it and kept trying and trying and trying,” Biffle said. “I knew the team would forgive me if I wrecked it trying to beat him so I just gave it all I had.” Once Biffle got his No. 16 Ford around Johnson, he went on to a 3.2-second victory in the fastest Cup race in Texas with an average speed of 160.577 mph. “Catching the 48 at the end, it was all I had to be able to get to him,” he said. “It seemed like when we got to him, it was too easy.” Biffle’s 17th career victory was his first since an October 2010 race in Kansas, where the series goes next week. Johnson led three times for 156 of the 334 laps while going for owner Rick Hendrick’s 200th

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Sunday's Major League Linescores The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland ...006 040 030—13 15 0 Kansas City .030 101 002—7 13 1 Jimenez, R.Perez (6), Wheeler (6), Sipp (8), Asencio (9) and Marson; Mendoza, Mijares (5), Coleman (6), Maier (9) and B.Pena. W_Jimenez 1-0. L_Mendoza 0-2. HRs_Cleveland, Duncan (2), Hafner (2), Kotchman (2), Kipnis (3). —— NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati. 400 100 000 03—8 13 1 Washington. 000 310 100 00—5 9 2 (11 innings) Leake, Ondrusek (7), Chapman (8), Arredondo (10), Marshall (11) and Hanigan; Detwiler, Stammen (6), Mattheus (8), Lidge (9), H.Rodriguez (10), Clippard (11) and Ramos. W_Arredondo 1-0. L_Clippard 1-1. Sv_Marshall (1). HRs_Cincinnati, Ludwick (1).

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NASCAR NASCAR Sprint Cup Samsung Mobile 500 Results The Associated Press Saturday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Greg Biffle, Ford, 334 laps, 137.4 rating, 47 points, $540,850. 2. (10) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 334, 131.5, 44, $361,501. 3. (4) Mark Martin, Toyota, 334, 115.7, 41, $232,690. 4. (34) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 334, 105.8, 41, $250,401. 5. (2) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 334, 116.5, 40, $212,901. 6. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 334, 114.8, 39, $190,904. 7. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 334, 96.7, 37, $148,565. 8. (20) Carl Edwards, Ford, 334, 89.1, 36, $176,156. 9. (15) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 334, 100.7, 35, $175,651. 10. (16) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 334, 93.7, 34, $135,940. 11. (17) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 334, 87.2, 33, $171,863. 12. (13) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 334, 86.7, 32, $166,221. 13. (27) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 333, 80, 31, $148,638. 14. (9) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 333, 88.7, 30, $151,513. 15. (12) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 333, 82.9, 29, $159,805. 16. (25) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 333, 70.4, 28, $148,546. 17. (18) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 333, 76.2, 27, $142,794. 18. (11) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 333, 76.8, 26, $121,980. 19. (14) Joey Logano, Toyota, 333, 66.5, 25, $120,380. 20. (7) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 333, 95.7, 25, $139,863. 21. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 332, 70.1, 23, $149,938. 22. (23) Aric Almirola, Ford, 332, 62.1, 22, $144,616. 23. (26) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 332, 58.8, 21, $130,238. 24. (29) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 332, 56.7, 20, $154,305. 25. (22) Casey Mears, Ford, 331, 59.9, 19, $117,663.

26. (31) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 331, 51.6, 18, $101,380. 27. (30) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 330, 51.5, 17, $119,413. 28. (19) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 330, 58.2, 0, $98,255. 29. (24) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 330, 63, 15, $136,230. 30. (28) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 330, 45.7, 14, $123,350. 31. (35) David Gilliland, Ford, 328, 44.7, 13, $100,627. 32. (39) Reed Sorenson, Ford, 327, 36, 0, $97,980. 33. (36) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 325, 33.9, 11, $88,880. 34. (42) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, 323, 36, 10, $95,780. 35. (21) David Ragan, Ford, 313, 47.2, 10, $86,655. 36. (8) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 312, 81, 8, $123,250. 37. (41) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, vibration, 228, 35.9, 7, $84,405. 38. (37) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, engine, 114, 41.3, 6, $91,257. 39. (32) Josh Wise, Ford, vibration, 66, 30.5, 5, $79,800. 40. (43) Mike Bliss, Toyota, brakes, 38, 29.6, 0, $79,650. 41. (33) Michael McDowell, Ford, vibration, 36, 33.4, 3, $79,490. 42. (40) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, vibration, 25, 27.9, 2, $79,395. 43. (38) Scott Speed, Ford, overheating, 13, 27.4, 1, $79,724. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 160.577 mph. Time of Race: 3 hours, 7 minutes, 12 seconds. Margin of Victory: 3.235 seconds. Caution Flags: 2 for 10 laps. Lead Changes: 18 among 7 drivers. Lap Leaders: M.Truex Jr. 131; G.Biffle 32-45; M.Kenseth 46; M.Ambrose 47; G.Biffle 48-68; M.Truex Jr. 69-71; G.Biffle 72-81; M.Kenseth 82-95; G.Biffle 96; D.Ragan 97; M.Truex Jr. 98-100; G.Biffle 101-112; J.Johnson 113146; G.Biffle 147; M.Truex Jr. 148179; J.Johnson 180-282; J.Gordon 283-284; J.Johnson 285-303; G.Biffle 304-334. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Johnson, 3 times for 156 laps; G.Biffle, 7 times for 90 laps; M.Truex Jr., 4 times for 69 laps; M.Kenseth, 2 times for 15 laps; J.Gordon, 1 time for 2 laps; M.Ambrose, 1 time for 1 lap; D.Ragan, 1 time for 1 lap. Top 12 in Points: 1. G.Biffle, 273; 2. M.Kenseth, 254; 3. D.Earnhardt Jr., 254; 4. M.Truex Jr., 253; 5. K.Harvick, 249; 6. D.Hamlin, 242; 7. T.Stewart, 234; 8. J.Johnson, 233; 9. R.Newman, 225; 10. C.Bowyer, 219; 11. C.Edwards, 215; 12. P.Menard, 192.

Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 2 Thursday, April 12 NY Rangers 4, Ottawa 2 San Jose 3, St. Louis 2, 2OT Boston 1, Washington 0, OT Phoenix 3, Chicago 2, OT Friday, April 13 New Jersey 3, Florida 2, New Jersey leads series 1-0 Philadelphia 8, Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia leads series 2-0 Detroit 3, Nashville 2 Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 2, Los Angeles leads series 2-0 Saturday, April 14 Washington 2, Boston 1, 2OT, series tied 1-1 Ottawa 3, NY Rangers 2, OT, series tied 1-1 St. Louis 3, San Jose 0, series tied 1-1 Chicago 4, Phoenix 3, OT, series tied 1-1 Sunday, April 15 3, Detroit 2, Nashville Nashville leads series 2-1 Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 16 NY Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose, 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Nashville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 NY Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Thursday, April 19 Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 x-Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Washington at Boston, 3 p.m. x-New Jersey at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Ottawa at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. San Jose at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Sunday, April 22 x-Boston at Washington, TBD x-Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, TBD x-Nashville at Detroit, TBD x-Los Angeles at Vancouver, TBD Monday, April 23 OCKEY x-NY Rangers at Ottawa, TBD x-Phoenix at Chicago, TBD x-St. Louis at San Jose, TBD NHL playoffs Tuesday, April 24 National Hockey League Daily x-Florida at New Jersey, TBD Playoff Glance x-Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, The Associated Press TBD (x-if necessary) x-Detroit at Nashville, TBD FIRST ROUND x-Vancouver at Los Angeles, (Best-of-7) TBD Wednesday, April 11 Wednesday, April 25 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3, x-Washington at Boston, TBD OT x-San Jose at St. Louis, TBD Nashville 3, Detroit 2 x-Chicago at Phoenix, TBD

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