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Restaurant to close • CJ’s HighMarks is closing its doors Thursday for the final time. The property where the restaurant sits has been sold to Frickers. 11A

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Pages 2-3A today: • Rick Kearns • Jerome “Jerry” Didier • Evelyn Jean Moore • Robert E. Lay • Bob Stewart • Barbara A. Stroh • Helen I. Lotz Howard • Barbara J. Bray

INDEX Business ...........................10A City, County records ...........2A Classified.........................5-8B Comics ...............................3B Fort Loramie .......................9A Hints from Heloise ..............6A Horoscope........................12A Localife ............................6-7A Nation/World.......................5A Obituaries ........................2-3A Opinion ...............................8A Sports .........................14-16A State news..........................4A ’Tween 12 and 20.............12A Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue....4B

TODAY’S THOUGHT “There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.” — Russian proverb For more on today in history, turn to Page 3B.

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‘A life well-lived’ Final tribute paid to Sidney native BY MIKE SEFFRIN mseffrin@sdnccg.com Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck was offered as a “powerful illustration of a life welllived” at a memorial service on the Shelby County courtsquare Monday morning. Rieck, 46, a 1984 graduate of Sidney High Rieck School and 25year veteran of the Army, was killed along with two other Ohio National Guard soldiers, by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on April 4. Rieck, of Columbus, was assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Funeral services for him were held at Franklin County Veterans Memorial in Columbus Monday morning. As rain fell during the 8 a.m. service at the northwest corner of the courtsquare, the Rev. David Chivington, pastor of Sidney First United

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MOURNERS CLUTCHED flags and umbrellas during the memorial service for Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck on the courtsquare in downtown Sidney Monday morning. Methodist Church, recalled Rieck’s life and death in an invocation, message and benediction: “Our loving God, we have gathered here to honor, re-

member and celebrate the life of Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck. We thank you for this fine example and powerful illustration of a life well-lived. We pray that we will so honor

him today and throughout our lives that what he died for will never be in vain. … “We ask you to come to us and remind us of the imporSee TRIBUTE/Page 13A

Family, friends say goodbye to Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rieck BY RANDY LUDLOW rludlow@dispatch.com The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS — The family of Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Rieck made an unusual request. With his casket bare of its covering of honor — snapped into a triangle of white stars and blue, and presented to his son — the family asked friends and brothers-in-arms to touch the silver shroud in final tribute. It took several moments Monday for the hundreds of mourners to fulfill the family’s wish as they filed past the bier of the Ohio Army National Guard citizen-solider at Union Cemetery in Clinton Township. Most of them gently stroked the casket or simply rested a hand, their heads bowed in prayer or remembrance. Some offered consoling pats. Others knelt. One man slapped the casket with a firm hand, like a pat on the back, as if to say, “Well done, soldier.” Another man touched the casket and, raising his hand, offered a subtle thumbs up. A woman lightly kissed her fingertips and then caressed the casket. Fellow soldiers snapped

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THE BODY of Ohio National Guard Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rieck is placed into a hearse after funeral services Monday at Franklin County Veterans Memorial in Columbus. Rieck was among three killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan. solemn salutes before offering more-personal tributes of hand atop metal. Amid the crack of seven riflemen firing three times, a bugler’s strains of taps and a bagpiper’s sorrowful Amazing Grace, the 46-year-old Rieck was laid to rest yesterday.

The Northwest Side resident, who died with two other Guardsmen from Franklin County in an April 4 suicide bombing in Afghanistan, was recalled as doting dad to 15year-old Joel, father figure to his troops and proud patriot of America.

About 600 mourners gathered Downtown at Veterans Memorial, with Rieck’s casket flanked by sprays of flowers, a portrait of the decorated soldier and the traditional pair of empty boots in front of a rifle topped with a helmet. See GOODBYE/Page 13A

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Helen I. Lotz Howard HUNTSVILLE — Helen I. Lotz Howard, 94, of Huntsville, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 17, 2012, at Acres Logan Care Center, Bellefontaine. She was born on Aug. 14, 1917, in Jackson Center, to the late Samuel H. and Flossie Glick Lotz. On May 14, 1935, she married Charles Lowell Howard in Jackson Center, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leland Lotz. She is survived by seven children, Pat (C.E) McLaughlin, of Bellefontaine; Frank (Judi) Howard, of Lewis Center; Martha (Phil) Swartz, of Panama City Beach, Fla.; Martin (Patt) Howard, of Marysville; Diann (Rex) Shaner, of Panama City, Fla.; Sandy (Richie) Shaner, of Huntsville; and Roberta (Harry) Lawrence, of Panama City; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; great-greatfour grandchildren; a sister, Adelia Riley; and two brothers, Dennis Lotz and Guy Lotz, all of Jackson Center.

Helen was a 1935 graduate of Jackson Center High School. She was a member of LewistownTrinity United Methodist Church and a member of the U n i t e d Methodist Women. She was a long-time farmer’s wife, homemaker and was a very active leader in 4-H. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching her grandchildren play sports. Pastor Kenn Barton will lead a celebration of Helen’s life on Saturday, April 28, 2012, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church in Lewistown. Burial of cremated remains follow in will Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in her name to the American Cancer Society or Lewistown-Trinity United Methodist Church. Condolences can be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview.

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Barbara J. Bray Barbara J. Bray, 53, 1308 St., Hancock died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 3:27 a.m. in Sidney after an extended illness. She was born May 25, 1958, in Sidney, the daughter of Robert Harold Fogt and Dorothy Mae (Kessler) Fogt. Her father died in 1991 and her mother survives in Sidney. Also surviving are a significant other, Steven D. Simons, of Sidney; a stepdaughter, Rachel Martin, and her fiance, Harold Hamblin, of Sidney; a son, Kyle R. Bray and fiancée, Tonia S. Justice, of Urbana; a stepson, Eric Simons and his wife, Susan, of Sidney; a sister, June Hageman, and husband, Humayuny Sindhi, of Sidney, one brother, John E. Fogt, and wife, Patricia, of Sidney; one stepgrandchild, Bailey Hamblin, of Sidney; three nephews and two great-nephews. One daughter, Myra Anna Lewis, died in 1984. Barbara was a 1977 graduate of Sidney High School and attended the JVS school in Piqua for early childhood development. She also pursued the state board in real estate from Hondros College. She had worked at the preschool, Humpty Dumpty, in Sidney as a director at one

time and also in the bakery department at Gilardis; and worked at Holloway Sportswear in Sidney as an inspector. She also worked as a Pinkerton security guard at Cargill. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking, baking and loved being a homemaker. She was baptized at the First Church of Christ in Sidney. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. at SalmMcGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney with Rev. Willard Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens, Sidney. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the hour of service on the day of the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home at 502 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365, to help pay for funeral expenses. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the Bray family on Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home’s web site at www.salm-mcgillandtangemanfh.com.

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Police log TUESDAY -11:11 a.m.: arson. Sidney police were called to 319 N. West Ave., where an incendiary device had been thrown on a vehicle owned by Dianne J. Burns of Prairieville, La. MONDAY 8:12 p.m.: warrant. Police arrested David Walker, 22, 17845 State Route 706, on a warrant charging contempt of court. SUNDAY -10:31 p.m.: arrest. Sidney police charged Derrick A. Flemming, 23, no address given, with disorderly conduct following an incident at 719 Broadway Ave. -9:50 p.m.: OVI. Police charged Curtis Everett, 40, 308 Monroe St., with driving while under the influence. -825 a.m.: warrant. Lacy Grow, 29, of Bellefontaine was arrested on a warrant charging contempt of court. SATURDAY -10 a.m.: arrest. Police charged Travis Pike, 33, 813 Arrowhead Drive, Apt. D, with assault and criminal damaging. -5:02 a.m.: theft. Felicia A. Skeens, 600 N. Main Ave., reported the theft of a laptop computer and Droid 3 cell phone. The items were valued at $700. -1:55 a.m.: theft. Police charged Geoffrey S. Looper, 23, of Gilsonville, N. C., with theft following an incident at 2080

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Damage set at $100,000 ANNA — Damage from Sunday’s fire at the Anna Rescue Squad’s South linden Avenue building are being estimated to exceed $100,000 as the state fire marshal’s office and Sidney Fire Investigators continue efforts to determine the cause, Investigators have established that the fire originated in the building’s first floor training room. Firefighters from five neighboring departments in Shelby and Auglaize County helped the Anna Fire Department extinguish the blaze. Shelby County Sheriff ’s Dispatch received the first call at 5:55 p.m. Crews arriving on the scene found heavy smoke showing from the building. No one was injured. Responding to help Anna firefighters battle the blaze were crews and equipment from Botkins, Jackson Center, Van Buren Township, New Bremen and the Shelby County Fire Department. A Sidney medic unit also responded for medical assistance. Until repairs are made to the rescue house, Anna paramedics will be working from the Anna Fire Department’s building.

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J e r o m e “Jerry” Charles Didier, 88, of Sidney, died at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va., on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 4 p.m. He was born Jan. 18, 1924, in Sidney the son of the late Dominic Didier and Lena (Chappie) Didier. On April 30, 1949, in Coldwater, he married Rita Hamberg. She is deceased. They were married for 49 years. Jerry attended the University of Toledo and graduated from Sinclair Community College in Dayton with an associate degree in mechanical engineering. Jerry is survived by one daughter, Michelle Didier, of Springfield, Va., and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who were very special to him. Jerry served 3 1/2 years in the U. S. Coast Guard, BM 2/C, during World War II from 1942 to 1946. Jerry spent his career as a mechanical engineer working for various consulting firms

throughout western Ohio. He attended Holy Angels C a t h o l i c Church and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Amos Chapel, Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, with the Rev. Dan Schmitmeyer officiating. Interment will be at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or USO in Jerry’s name. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney is handling the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the Didier family on Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home’s web site at www.salm-mcgillandtangemanfh.com.

Bob Stewart ANNA — Bob Stewart, 79, of 15825 Amsterdam Anna, Road, joined the Lord and his family and friends in Heaven on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 3:12 a.m. Robert Herman Stewart was born March 22, 1933, in Shelby County to Walter and Agnes (Johnston) Stewart, who preceded him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Sidney High School. Bob married his lifetime love, Nora Catherine “Kate” Alexander, on Jan. 16, 1954. Kate preceded Bob in death when she entered heaven on July 10, 1999. Bob was also preceded in death by his brother, William F. Stewart (and wife Velma) and sister, Betty L. (Stewart) Stangel. Bob is survived by two children and their spouses, Michael and Karen (Hoying) Stewart and Michael and Marlene (Stewart) Watkins, all of Anna. Bob is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren including Krista, Sean, Kyle, Carrie, and Stewart. He is survived by brothers- and sisters-inlaw Victor Stangel, of Sidney; Richard and Alma Mae Helmlinger, of Jackson Center; and Richard and Tootie Alexander, of Jackson Center. Bob proudly served in the U. S. Army in Korea during 1954 and 1955 as a member of the 8th Army Corp of Engineers. He has always held great pride in his heart for his country and his fellow veterans. He was a life member of the Anna American Legion. Bob also shared a love for the land, as he was a retired farmer. From the time he was a young boy, he loved living on a farm. Having the opportunity to raise his family on a farm in Anna made

him and his wife very happy. Bob has been very active in many groups. He was a member of St. Jacobs L u t h e r a n Church, a Dinsmore Township trustee for 15 years, Anna Athletic Boosters member, National Farmers’ Organization life member, Anna Young Farmers life member, Ohio Farmers Union, Anna American Legion life member, Anna FFA Alumni Association, Shelby County Trustees and Clerk Association honorary member, and past member of the Shelby County Pork Producers. Bob loved spending time with family and friends, but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was an extremely proud grandpa as he watched each of them grow and supported them in all their activities. The love he shared with them will be with them always, and all those whose lives he touched. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, 18280 Pasco-Montra Road, Jackson Center, with Rev. Shannon Vogelezang officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney. Memorials may be made to St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, Anna Athletic Boosters, and St. Rita’s Hospice in memory of Robert “Bob” Stewart. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the Stewart family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

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Evelyn Jean Moore AUSTIN, Texas — Evelyn Jean Moore, 77, of Austin, Texas, passed away April 13, 2012, at Southpark Meadows in Austin after a nine-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Evelyn was born Feb. 8, 1935, in Cleveland to Helen and Joseph Matvay. She attended Andrews School for Girls in Fairview Cleveland, High School in Dayton, and Miami University in Oxford. She married Russell E. Moore on Aug. 13, 1955, and lived in Dayton, Tipp City, Coldwater, and finally 21 years in Sidney. She is survived by her husband, Russell Moore, her son, Mark Moore, and daughter, Michelle

Moore, all of Austin, Texas. Besides being a devoted and mother wife, she worked as a dental assistant, a receptionist, and for many years as a partner in Russ Moore Photography. She loved music, singing, raising flowers, nature, music concerts, country drives, ice cream, and the simple pleasures of life. Evelyn will always be remembered for her kind and genuine ways. She made friends easily and the friendships were long-lasting. In our 56 years of marriage, she was the voice of reason and compassion, and enriched our family’s lives. We will always miss her.

Robert E. Lay Robert E. Lay, 78, of 1232 St., Hancock went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 7:20 a.m. at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born May 28, 1933, in Newcomb, Tenn., the son of Martin and Stella (Bolin) Lay. On April 8, 1977, he married Jenny (Mummey) Lay. They have been married for 35 years and she survives. Robert is survived by five children, Linda (Ron) Carey, Debbie Temple, Mark Lay, Melissa (Randy) Richardson and Nichole (Jeff) Michael, all of Sidney. He is also survived by his siblings, Lonnie Lay, of Jellico, Tenn.; Flonnie Cox, of Platsville; Mary Hinkle, of Boone County, Ky.; Rose Ivy, of Jellico, Tenn.; Dora Bingham, of Sidney; and Tom Lay, of Ky.; 10 Richmond, grandchildren, Jill Fries, Shawn Carey, Tiffany Temple, Travis Temple, Heather McClain, Rebekah Kidder, Cheyenne Reeve, Morgan Reeve, Justin Ritchie, and Isaac Michael; nine grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in

death by his parents, one son, Michael E., one brother and two sisters. In his spare time, Robert enjoyed maintaining and fixing up his many rental properties. He loved his grandchildren dearly and his favorite dog, Puffy. Robert was retired from Wagner Manufacturing after 39 1/2 years of dedicated service. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Faith Baptist Church, 2555 Mill Creek Road, with Pastor Chad Inman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Union Cemetery, DeGraff. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Faith Baptist Church in Robert’s name. All arrangements entrusted to the staff of Adams Funeral Home. On line memories may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

Barbara A. Stroh NEW KNOXVILLE — Barbara A. Stroh, 83, of 100 Bielefeld St., New Knoxville, died suddenly at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. She was born March 26, 1929, in Belle Center, the daughter of William and Jennie (Dutcher) Painter. She married Ralph E. Stroh on May 26, 1947, and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her two sons, William Stroh, of Divide, Colo.; Dennis (Char) Stroh, of New Knoxville; by five grandchildren, Jodi (Thom) Wilcox; Eric (Melissa) Stroh; Shannon (Tony) Hammond; Sean (Shelly) Stroh; Nicholas Stroh; by six great-grandchildren, Meghan Wilcox; Saona Wilcox; Zachary Hammond; Sophia Hammond; Jackson Stroh; Mia Stroh. She was preceded in death by her parents; by four sisters, Pearl Painter; Belva Wendell; Thelma Painter; Cecile Goings; by two brothers, Sam and Pete Painter; by two nephews, David

and Danial Goings. Barb was a 1947 graduate of Belle Center High School. She attended cosmetology school and later owned and operated Barbara’s Beauty Shoppe in New Knoxville. She was a member of the New Knoxville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Society. She loved spending time with her friends and family and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral rites will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church, the Reverend Dennis Gaertner, officiant. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.

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WWII B-25 bombers fly to Doolittle event DAYTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World War II vintage bomber planes landed in southwest Ohio on Tuesday for the beginning of the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid. Twenty B-25 planes began landing on a runway near the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force shortly after dawn. Police halted nearby highway traffic and dozens of people lined fences to watch the big planes come in. A Japanese Zero fighter plane added to the show by flying over the area. The planes, privately owned by museums or aviation buffs, first gathered last weekend at Grimes Field in Urbana, in western Ohio. Tuesday,

the planes were on display to the public at the museum, and will fly over Wednesday as part of a memorial service. The April 18, 1942, bombing raid on Japan by Doolittleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raiders in B-25s is credited with giving a big morale boost to Americans in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Only five of the original 80 Raiders are still living. All are in their 90s. Raidersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leader, H. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmyâ&#x20AC;? James Doolittle, died in 1993. The Air Force said Tuesday that one of the five had to cancel plans to attend this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events. Lt. Col. Robert Hite of Nashville, Tenn., has had recent health issues.

Hite, 92, was among eight Raiders who were captured by the Japanese as they tried to reach friendly forces in China. Three of the eight were executed, and a fourth died in captivity. Three other Raiders died trying to reach safety. Still scheduled to attend are Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole of Comfort, Texas; Lt. Col. Edward J. Saylor of Puyallup, Wash.; Maj. Thomas Griffin of suburban Cincinnati, and Sgt. David J. Thatcher of Missoula, Mont. Survivors and relatives of the Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet crew that launched their B25s and relatives of the Chinese villagers who rescued them will also participate.

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A B-25 bomber trailed by another and a Japanese Zero makes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landing approach over Wright Patterson Air Force base in Dayton Tuesday. Twenty of the World War II bombers flew in for the 70th anniversary of the Doolittle raid on Tokyo. The daring bombing raid is credited with giving Americans a big morale boost in the Pearl Harbor aftermath.

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Fire damages garage Sidney firefighters were dispatched Friday at 2:59 p.m. to 1054 N. Main Ave. on a report of a garage fire with a victim possibly inside. On arrival, firefighters found a detached garage with heavy fire involvement. The occupant was found outside of the structure. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it was able to extend to the neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage, which was less than 10 feet away. Earlier in the day, the owner, Charles Pipke, was working on his lawn tractor. A short time later he noticed the fire. He attempted to extinguish the fire using multiple fire extinguishers and was unable to put the fire out as the fire grew in size. The lawn tractor the home owner had been working on was removed and still operational. Most of the other contents inside the building were damaged from the fire. Damage from the fire is estimated at $5,000 to the structure and $7,000 to the contents. Off-duty firefighters were called into staff the station, as the on-duty crew extinguished the fire and completed salvage and overhaul. Firefighters were on the scene for around one hour with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.

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Ryan O’Neal has cancer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O’Neal says the prognosis is positive for his recovery from recently diagnosed Stage 2 prostate cancer. The 70-year-old actor said in a statement released through his publicist on Monday that he was “shocked and stunned by the news” but feels fortunate the disease was caught early. He says he’s expected to make a full recovery. A memoir about his romance with actress Farrah Fawcett, “Both of Us: My Life With Farrah,” will be published on May 1. Fawcett died in 2009 after a public battle with cancer. O’Neal says he’s grateful for the support of his friends and family and advocates regular exams since early detection is the best defense.

6-year-old handcuffed ATLANTA (AP) — A kindergartner who threw a tantrum at her smalltown Georgia school was taken away in handcuffs, her arms behind her back, in an episode that is firing up the debate over whether teachers and police around the country are overreacting all too often when dealing with disruptive students. The family of 6-year-old Salecia Johnson lashed out Tuesday over her treatment and said she was badly shaken, while the school system and the police defended their handling of the episode. Across the country, civil rights advocates and criminal justice experts say, frustrated teachers and principals are calling in the police to deal with even relatively minor disruptions.

Family to be deported ISLAMABAD (AP) — Osama bin Laden’s three widows and their nine children were scheduled to be deported to Saudi Arabia overnight, almost a year after U.S. Navy SEALs killed the al-Qaida chief at a compound in northwest Pakistan, their lawyer said Tuesday. The family was detained by Pakistani authorities immediately after the pre-dawn raid on May 2 in Abbottabad. The American commandos left them behind but took bin Laden’s body, which they later buried at sea.

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Cardboard church to be built WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A cathedral made from cardboard. The idea may sound flimsy, particularly given that cathedrals tend to be known for their solid presence: the flying buttresses, the soaring domes, the Gothic grandeur. But in the earthquake-devastated city of Christchurch, Anglican leaders believe it will deliver both a temporary solution and a statement about the city's recovery. On Monday, they announced plans to build a 25meter (82-foot) high cathedral constructed with 104 tubes of cardboard. The structure will be a temporary replacement for the iconic stone ChristChurch Cathedral, which was ruined last year in an earthquake that killed 185 people and destroyed much of the downtown.

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Prostitution scandal ricochets through Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service prostitution scandal escalated Tuesday with the disclosure that at least 20 women had been in hotel rooms with U.S. agents and military personnel just before President Barack Obama arrived for a summit with Latin American leaders. The head of the Secret Service said he had referred the matter to an independent government investigator. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan, shuttling between briefings for lawmakers on Capitol Hill, was peppered with questions about whether the women had access to sensitive information that could have jeopardized Obama’s security. Sullivan said the 11 Secret Service agents and 10 military personnel under investigation were telling different stories about who the women were. Sullivan has dispatched more investigators to Colombia to interview the women, said

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. “Some are admitting (the women) were prostitutes, others are saying they’re not, they’re just women they met at the hotel bar,” King said in a telephone interview. Sullivan said none of the women, who had to surrender their IDs at the hotel, were minors. “But prostitutes or not, to be bringing a foreign national back into a secure zone is a problem.” King said it appeared the agency actually had “really lucked out.” If the women were working for a terrorist organization or other anti-American group, King said, they could have had access to information about the president’s whereabouts or security protocols while in the agents’ rooms. “This could have been disastrous,” King said. The burgeoning scandal has been a

growing election-year embarrassment for Obama, who has said he would be angry if the allegations proved to be true. At the White House, Obama was asked at the end of a Rose Garden event whether he believed Sullivan should resign. The president ignored the shouted inquiries; his spokesman later Obama had confidence in the Secret Service chief. “Director Sullivan acted quickly in response to this incident and is overseeing an investigation as we speak into the matter,” White House press secretary Jay Carney said. On Thursday, 11 Secret Service agents were recalled to the U.S. from Colombia and placed on administrative leave after a night of partying that allegedly ended with at least some bringing prostitutes back to their hotel. On Monday, the agency announced that it also had revoked the agents’ security clearances.

Killer expounds on fanatical views OSLO, Norway (AP) — In a scene unimaginable in many countries, Norway’s worst mass killer got the chance to explain his fanatical views to the court and the world, unrepentant and dressed in a business suit. Prosecutors and lawyers for the families of his 77 victims even shook his hand. Two days into Anders Behring Breivik’s terror trial, the way Norway’s legal system deals with a confessed killer who rejects its authority is baffling — even to some Norwegians. The 33-year-old far-right militant gave a rambling hour-long address to the court on Tuesday, reading from a statement that essentially summarized the 1,500page anti-Islamic manifesto he posted online before his bomb-and-shooting rampage nine months ago. “The attacks on July 22 were a preventive strike. I acted in self-defense on behalf of my people, my city, my country,” Breivik declared, demanding to be found innocent of terror and murder

charges. “I would have done it again.” Breivik has five days to explain why he detonated a bomb outside government headquarters in Oslo, killing eight people, then drove to a nearby resort island, where he massacred 69 others, mostly teens, at a summer youth camp run by the governing Labor Party. Breivik, who has admitted carrying out the grisly acts, boasted they were the most “spectacular” by a nationalist militant since World War II. His victims were part of a conspiracy to “deconstruct” Norway’s cultural identity, he said. Comparing the Labor Party youth wing to the Hitler Youth, he called their annual summer gathering an “indoctrination” camp. Breivik also lashed out at Norwegian and European governments for embracing immigration and multiculturalism, and claimed to be speaking as a commander of an anti-Islam militant group he called the Knights Templar — a group that prosecutors say does not exist.

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DEFENDANT ANDERS Behring Breivik (right) discusses a matter with his defence lawyer Geir Lippestad during the second day of proceedings in the courtroom in Oslo Tuesday. The anti-Muslim fanatic who admitted to killing 77 people in a bomb-and-shooting massacre took to the stand in his terror trial Tuesday. Anders Behring Breivik will have five days to explain why he set off a bomb in Oslo’s government district, killing eight, and then gunned down 69 at a Labor Party youth camp outside the Norwegian capital.

Top Republicans embrace Romney WASHINGTON (AP) — The two top Republicans in Congress explicitly endorsed Mitt Romney on Tuesday to be their party’s presidential nominee, as party leaders continued consolidating around their all-butinevitable candidate in hopes of quickly focusing attention on ousting President Barack Obama in this fall’s election. The public embraces offered by House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell came the same day that several House conservatives expressed support for the former Massachusetts governor, though some seemed more enthusiastic than others. “If you’re not sure about wanting to support Mitt Romney, whether you’re liberal, whether you’re very conservative, you ought to be excited because he’s been on your side at one time or another,” Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, said during a forum that conservative lawmakers staged on Capitol Hill.

The statements of support by Boehner, R-Ohio, and McConnell, R-Ky., came a week after former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania ended his bid for the GOP nomination, in effect ceding the field to Romney. Both leaders’ remarks came in response to reporters’ questions. Aides for each said there was no coordination between the two and that the timing simply reflected their return to Washington after Congress’ two-week spring recess. “I think Mitt Romney has a set of economic policies that can put Americans back to work and, frankly, contrast sharply with the failed economic policies of President Obama,” Boehner told reporters. “And I will be proud to support Mitt Romney and do everything I can do help him win.” Hours later, it was McConnell’s turn. “Yeah, I support Gov. Romney for president of the United States, and he is going to be the

nominee,” he said. “And as you notice, the party is in the process of unifying behind him. And I think it’s going to be an incredibly close, hard-fought race.” Boehner said he had not embraced Romney publicly before because as chairman of this August’s Republican National Convention, he wanted to treat all the contenders fairly. McConnell had previously said Romney would likely be the nominee and that the party needed to rally behind the probable nominee. Tuesday was the first time he specifically said he supported Romney. At Tuesday’s gathering of around a dozen House conservatives — most of them were tea party-backed freshmen — there was a pause of several seconds when a reporter asked whether they were excited over Romney. Many voiced support for him, but some seemed driven more by pragmatism than passion.

V-P search on BOSTON (AP) — Don’t look for a vice presidential shocker from Mitt Romney. His choice of a running-mate — a search he announced Monday he has begun — will be guided by both his methodical, risk-averse corporate training and the lessons his party learned from Sarah Palin’s selection. Preparedness to serve and loyalty to Romney are likely to trump other credentials as the all-butsure Republican nominee looks to avoid the blowback John McCain faced four years ago with his surprise choice of the little-known, first-term Alaska governor for the GOP ticket. Questions about Palin’s readiness to serve, McCain’s decisionmaking and his advisers’ vetting came to define the Arizona senator’s flawed campaign.

Mother murdered, baby kidnapped in Texas SPRING, Texas (AP) — A newborn boy was abducted from his dying mother after she was repeatedly shot outside a suburban Houston pediatric center on Tuesday, according to investigators searching for the suspected shooter who sped off with the infant in a blood-stained Lexus. Kayla Marie Golden, 28, was walking to her pickup truck after a checkup with her 3-dayold son, Keegan, when she had a verbal altercation with a woman in a Lexus parked next to her, Montgomery County

sheriff’s Lt. Dan Norris said. Witnesses said the woman repeatedly shot Golden, took the infant and sped away, hitting they dying mother as she screamed “my baby” and tried to reach into the Lexus, Norris said. Witnesses also reported hearing as many as seven gunshots and said a man also was in the Lexus, which is bloodstained on the driver’s side, Norris said. The infant was last seen wearing a green-and-white one-piece outfit displaying the word “handsome.” The shooting happened just

after 2 p.m. outside the Northwoods Pediatric Center in Spring, which is about 20 miles north of Houston. A statewide emergency alert has been issued for the baby. Witnesses described the shooting suspect as a thin, gold-haired black woman, apparently in her late 20s or early 30s, Norris said. They also said the Lexus was sky blue or light green. Joshua Jesson said he was in the clinic with his girlfriend when he heard gunshots. He said he saw the Lexus next to the pickup truck, then later

looked back and saw the car was gone and a woman lying in the spot where the Lexus had been parked. “I thought she just passed out. Then somebody ran in here and said, ‘Somebody got shot,’” he said. Police quickly surrounded the clinic and much of the parking lot with crime-scene tape, and yellow markers were placed next to a purse and pair of brown sandals near a red pickup truck. Spent ammunition also was nearby. The clinic is in an area thick with strip malls.

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This Evening • The MS Support Group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in St. Rita’s Rehab Outpatient Conference Room, in the basement of the 830 Medical Office building on West North Street, Lima. • The A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie offers baby time for babies 3 and under at 6 p.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. • Ladies Auxiliary VFW meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2841 Wapakoneta Ave. • Stokes Lodge 305, Free and Accepted Masons, meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Lodge, Port Jefferson. All Master Masons are welcome.

The First Church of God, 1510 Campbell Road, will distribute free clothes during its Garments of Grace program Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Anyone is welcomed to participate.

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• The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio offers an educational series at 7523 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (937) 2332500 or (800) 360-3296. • The Minster-New Bremen Right to Life group meets at 7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Rectory basement, Minster. • The Tri-County Computer Users Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community Amos Center Library and computer area. The meeting is open to anyone using computers and there is no charge. For more information, call Jerry or Doris Tangeman at 492-8790. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.

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

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

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

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Russia, 9 to 10 a.m. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Fort Loramie, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Saturday Afternoon • A support group for survivors of sexual abuse meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy. For information, call (937) 295-3912 or (937) 272-0308.

Saturday Evening • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club “Checkmates” meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

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Lehman Catholic High School will host a fundraising event Saturday called Drive One 4UR School. It will take place in the school parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. They are invited to test drive a Ford and Ford will donate $20 for each test drive taken. Drivers also will have a chance to win gas cards and a 2013 Ford Escape. Chicken dinners will be for sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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ANN PLAYED by Alexis Magoto (l-r), Harry Hushabye played by Eli Putoff, Mona Babbington played by Lexi Schoessow, Leonard Swipes played by Ryan Drees, (in the back) Silas Price played by Dakotah Huffman, and Medical Tech played by Jacob Monnin discuss the sale of Mona’s mansion during a rehearsal of “Yard Sale,” the senior class play at Russia High School. It will be performed Sunday.

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RUSSIA — Frederick Drees, of Russia, will celebrate his 80th birthday April 22, 2012, at a Mass at St. Remy Catholic Church followed by a private family party hosted by his children. Drees was born April 22, 1932, in North Star to the late John and Hildreth (Daniel) Drees. He grew up in Fort Loramie. He has four brothers and sisters-inlaw: William and Lois Drees, of Vandalia; Ray and Carol Drees, Louis and Jan Drees and Vernon and Ruth Drees, all of Fort Loramie. One sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Tom Gaier, are deceased. He graduated from Fort Loramie High School in 1950 and then served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Drees married the Eileen Luthman March 18, 1952. She is deceased. Drees has three living daughters and sons-inlaw: Diane and Jim Grillot, of Russia, and Irene and Mike Murphy and Shirley and Allen Francis, of Versailles. He has four living sons and daughters-in-law: Gerry and Lynn Drees, Mark and Cheryl Drees and Mike and Carla Drees, all of Russia; and Dan and Tammy Drees, of Versailles. One son, Jim, and one daughter, Darlene, are deceased. Drees has 31 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He has one deceased grandson, A.J. Francis. Drees worked at BF Goodrich. He also farmed with his sons until he retired. He enjoys euchre tournaments, volunteering at the Versailles Health Care Center, spending time with Miriam Cain, taking trips and playing cards.

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The meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The students will appear as follows: Colin Ball as Napoleon, Whitney Wallace as Pauline, Alexis Magoto as Ann, Lexi Schoessow as Mona, Abby Drees as Daisy, Tori Borchers as Ruthie, Danielle Francis as Joyce and Mrs. Winthrop-Dimple and Bryce Rittenhouse as Jack Berry. Also Brandon Wilson as Rex Ingold, Nathan Epperson as Calvin Gregg, Nathan Moliter as a cabdriver, Lindsay Ball as Candy Webb, Macy Monnin as Judy Linseed, Katelyn Her-

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WILLIAMS TROY — Brad and Samantha Williams, of Troy, have announced the birth of a son, Hudson Graham Williams, March 23, 2012, at 1:17 a.m. in the CopelandEmerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. weighed 7 He pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sister, Madyn Williams, 3, and his brother, Tucker Williams, 2. His maternal grandparents are Linda Newman, of Sidney, and Steve Newman, of Venus, Fla. His stepgrandmother is Michele Newman, of Venus, Fla. His paternal grandparents are Bill and Shelia Williams, of Fort Loramie. His mother is the former Samantha Newman, of Sidney.

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RUSSIA — The Russia High School senior class will present its senior class play as a dinner theater Sunday at 6:30 p.m. “Yard Sale” is a comedy by Tim Kelly. It is directed by Don Smith, of Piqua. Tickets cost $10 and include a “traditional Sunday dinner,” according to production information. They can be purchased at the school office and by calling 295-3454. The dinner menu comprises fried chicken, roast beef and noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, vegetables, and rolls. It will be catered by Jeanie Homan, of Russia.

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Dawn Thomas had to make a decision to accept an inevitable Frank Beeson/Regional Group Publisher death sentence Jeffrey J. Billiel/Editor and Publisher or to lose enough weight Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of reto keep her ligion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the alive. Topping freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people the scales at peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. 312 pounds this time last year, the 36-year-old mother decided, The road “I want to be less around for my traveled kids … .” The Sidney Christina Ryan resident was Charlotte is a nurse from southClaypool battling a comwest Ohio who also advocates for bination of morseniors. Like other Ohio seniors, bid obesity, Sjogren’s syndrome she has paid into Medicare and Soand chronic pancreatitis. One cial Security all her working life. physician’s prognosis was bleak, And, like many Ohio seniors, Char“You have two chronic diseases, lotte recently wrote to me that she and you are going to die in the “value(s) traditional Medicare and next 10 years.” Brown doesn’t want to let it wither on a That is, unless the mother of vine.” reports three young children was willing Yet the big insurance companies Sherrod Brown to tackle her weight problem. It — and their allies in Washington was causing her to be one point U.S. Senator — want to strip Medicare to help away from diabetes, have high fund extra tax cuts to millionaires. blood pressure, and her heart The House of Representatives just passed a was showing early signs of disbudget that would give tax breaks to millionaires and tress. oil companies while ending Medicare as we know it. Life slip away The bill would fundamentally change the way older Diann Nussbaum was helpAmericans pay for health care and jeopardize the stalessly watching her daughter’s bility of long-term care funding. life slip away. Voucher system “She has had so many medical The House-passed budget would turn Medicare problems … (that) is why I into a voucher system, which means that seniors moved here,” said Thomas’ 64would get a fixed amount no matter how high or how year-old mother. She relocated to quickly health costs climb. Not only would the House Sidney from Virginia to be closer proposal strip away Medicare’s guaranteed benefits, to her daughter. it would require seniors to pay thousands of dollars in In 1997, Dawn herself had additional out-of-pocket health care expenses each moved to Sidney when her husyear. If seniors wanted to keep their traditional band, Shane Thomas, was hired Medicare, they would be forced to pay more. by Emerson Climate TechnoloFortunately, this wrong-headed proposal will not gies. She had spent most of her go any further. A clear majority of senators agree formative years in Virginia, with me that we need to stop this radical attempt to since her father was in the Navy. undermine Medicare. Sadly, Dawn’s dad died in 2000 Congress should stand up for Medicare and make of a massive heart attack when it stronger. Cutting costs by cutting service helps no he was in his mid-50s. one. Instead, we should focus on innovative ways to Growing up, Dawn Thomas reduce Medicare spending while ensuring that it can struggled with low self-esteem. continue to meet the needs of Ohio seniors. Right “I was a real shy person.” She now, the Department of Veterans Affairs can negotiremembers feeling, ” … like I ate bulk discounts on prescription drugs for veterans, didn’t belong.” People at school but Medicare can’t do the same for seniors. By giving would call her “Chunky,” which the Secretary of Health and Human Services negoti- had a lasting impact. “My mom ating authority, we could save millions reducing had found diet pills. I felt I Medicare cost by an estimated $20 billon over the needed to lose weight, but looknext 10 years. ing back at pictures, I wasn’t fat Meets health needs at all,” she said. “I think I had Ohio’s seniors have worked hard, paid into this view you had to be superMedicare, and deserve a program that truly meets thin to fit in.” their health care needs. Our seniors deserve better Weight problem than an underfunded voucher that would put them In 1995, Shane and Dawn at the mercy of the private insurance industry. Before married when she was only 19. the passage of Medicare, 30 percent of our nation’s Her weight problem “was startseniors lived below the poverty line, only half had ing at that time.” Dealing with health insurance, and insurance usually only covered fertility issues and being diagvisits to the hospital. Now, thanks to Medicare, nearly nosed with polycystic ovary syn98 percent of seniors have health coverage and more drome, “I continued to balloon.” than 90 percent live above the poverty line. After eight years, the couple Congress must take concrete steps to ensure the were finally able to conceive solvency of this important program for all Americans. twin girls, Faith and Kierstin, We can make Medicare better, but we should not de- who are now 7. stroy a program that works for millions of Americans. Following their birth, Dawn To think that some would slash Medicare so that was constantly ill. Finally, in they could give tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans 2007, the young mother was didisrespects hard-working Ohioans, Ohioans like agnosed with Sjogren’s synCharlotte who have played by the rules and rely drome, an auto-immune disease upon Medicare to be there for them when they retire. in the category of lupus. By then That’s why I will continue to stand up for Ohio the 5-foot 6-inch woman, “… was seniors who deserve better than this plan. And I very heavy … close to 300 will fight back against attempts to turn back the pounds.” clock on the advancements America has made to Dawn worked at Sidney’s protect our seniors. Amos Memorial Public Library

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Visit Technology Expo To the editor: Sidney High School is hosting a Technology Expo on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. This event would not be possible without the generous sponsorship of SMSproTECH and NKTelco. Because of these two businesses, we are able to feature Angela Siefer, founder of ShinyDoor.com, as a keynote speaker. In addition, there will be an array of topic-specific sessions presented by various technology experts. Each person who attends the event will receive a gift bag upon registration and will be eligible for door prizes which have been donated by SMSproTECH, Staples and SAGA (Shelby County Advocates for Gifted Achievers). Admission is free, and all technology users, beginners to experts, are invited to learn how to use devices safely and more effectively. Wi-fi will be available. This program is a prime example of collaboration among our schools, local businesses and service providers to benefit the local community. We hope that many area residents will take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and explore the possibilities of technology for personal and business use. Meggan Weaver, Program Chair 980 Fair Road

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BEFORE: DAWN Thomas, 36, weighed 312 pounds last April before undergoing gastric bypass surgery. She has lost 165 pounds in one year by maintaining strict eating habits and exerPhoto provided cising faithfully at the AFTER: TO celebrate her sucSidney-Shelby County YMCA. cess of losing 165 pounds, Dawn Thomas’ brother, Daniel Nussfor five years and cared for her baum, of California, recently family. Yet there was more illblessed her with the gift of a ness and operations to reverse tummy tuck and breast-lift surthe damage caused by the Sjogren’s syndrome. In 2009, in the gery to remove the excess skin created through her weight loss, midst of it all, Dawn gave birth which will prevent future infecto her son, Hunter. tions. Her overall health has She was a young woman greatly improved, too. trapped inside a body that was failing her, and she was desperate to find help. She had tried all Waking up on a ventilator in the intensive-care unit was terrify“those TV things that promise ing, but within weeks Dawn’s you are going to lose all this life began to change positively. weight,” she said. Through one Today, a brand-new Dawn weight-loss program she was who is 165 pounds lighter is alable to lose 60 pounds, but then unrecognizable. The atmost she “gained it back, and more.” tractive redhead works out Gastric bypass faithfully with her mother at By August 2010, a deterthe Sidney-Shelby County mined Dawn began to explore YMCA, and is disciplined about the possibility of gastric bypass her eating habits. surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Not everyone was happy with her decision to use bariatric surgery as a tool to help her lose weight. Even her mother was terrified of what could happen. “I fought her tooth and nail, but I was wrong,” said Diann Nussbaum. Yet her mom also knew that if “… she doesn’t lose the weight, (her daughter could) be dead in 10 years.” Shane Thomas stood by his wife’s decision. “He just wanted me to feel better, and he just wanted me around,” said Dawn. Her church, First Baptist Church in Vandalia, rallied around her, too. “I have a very supportive church and small group praying for me … some of them showed up at the hospital. I felt like God was going to get me through this,” she said. Dawn has lived her entire life clinging to a biblical verse that says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13 MKJV) She was going to need that strength, because following her Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery on April 26, 2011, complications required a second emergency surgery within a day.

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“I am happier and my self-esteem is soaring now. … My Sjogren’s is under control. My blood pressure is great now. I’m not near diabetes, (and) everything is better because of weight loss,” she said. Still she cautions those contemplating gastric bypass, “It’s not an easy surgery, and you have to make the changes.” Her new-found confidence has also been the catalyst for her attending Sinclair Community College to become a radiologic technologist. In her first quarter there this past winter, she made the dean’s list. “I feel like I have a purpose somehow, and that I can inspire other people to make changes in their life,” said Dawn. For folks feeling hopeless for any reason, she encourages them, “Don’t give up. Find a support group … cling to your church group.” Most of all, the Sidney woman believes that, “God has a purpose for you, and he is going to get you through.” The writer is a freelance journalist and inspirational speaker. She lives in Sidney. Contact her through her website at www.christinaryanclaypool.com.

Spring evening works its magic ply fascinated It was one of by what she those blissful thought was his spring evenings fascination for when everything fertilizer, the works out just spring evening right. Walking took care of any head-on to each Home shortcomings. other were two Country It was a couples: Randy Slim Randles warm breeze and Katie holdthat just stirred ing hands and moving east, and Dewey the hair, just took the new flowers into tiny and Emily walking nods. The message on the closely without actually wind was clear: You will touching, moving west. be happy forever. You will All four were smiling. There’s a magic about live a long time and you a spring evening to a cou- will always feel as comfortable and loved as you ple in love. And these were two couples at least feel right now. The world three quarters in love, be- will welcome your ideas and the roast on Sunday cause the jury was still out on Emily, the county afternoon will be as rich as Croesus and tender lady with the great enough to cut with a fork. cheekbones. But if she You will never run out of wasn’t actually in love with Dewey, but was sim- firewood when the winter

snows fall. There was only one thing that could ruin this evening for Dewey, and that would be a sudden attack of his clumsiness. Dewey took accidentprone to legendary lengths, you see, so he looked down and placed his feet carefully. Two blocks farther down the street, the concrete sidewalk ended and Dewey and Emily walked out along the road with just dirt and rocks and other things on the shoulder. They were basking in the glow of a great day when Emily said, “Dewey, there’s something I need to ask you. Look at me for a moment, will you?” And he smiled and looked at her and tripped

over the cottonwood root and they both went down and their faces met and that kinda metamorphosed into a pretty nice kiss. “I guess you answered my question, Dear,” she said, her cheekbones glowing like alabaster on that magic spring evening. Life is good. The writer is a veteran newspaperman and outdoorsman who is a registered outfitter and guide. He has written novels and nonfiction books based on rural living and he has also been an award-winning columnist for the largest daily newspapers in Alaska and New Mexico. He lives in Albuquerque.

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Logan Albers, Cole Koogler, Sara Koverman, Lauren Luthman, Justin Puthoff and Jason Streib. 10th grade A honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toni Berning, Amy Holthaus, Julie Hoying, Taylor Timmerman and Meg Westerheide. A minus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Taylor Broerman, Madelyn Geise, Tyler Kazmaier, Hannah Meyer, Ashley Ordean, Darian Rose, Morgan Siegel, Travis Siegel and Rebecca Stricker. B plus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Katie Ahrns, Elizabeth Barhorst, Jena Drees, Abby Goubeaux, Megan Imwalle, Matthew Langenkamp, Tara Luebke, Cole Meyer, Renae Meyer, Sara Meyer, McKenzie Middendorf, Morgan Pleiman, Evan Riethman, Tanner Rittenhouse and Hope Ruhenkamp. B honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Troy Benanzer, Kassidy Broaddrick, Douglas Gigandet, Andrew Meyer, Craig Poeppelman, Sarah Pottorf, Trey Rittenhouse, Logan Schwartz and Delaunte Thornton. Ninth grade A honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rachel Bollheimer, Sara Bornhorst, Cole Cordonnier, Regann Geise, David Holthaus, Sara Maurer, Colleen Poeppelman and Clint Ratermann. A minus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hallie Benanzer, Kellen Berning, Kelly Brandewie, Lukas Gigandet, Caleb Danielle Hoelscher, Holthaus, Jerrica Holthaus, Janell Hoying,

Jordyn Humphreys, Elizabeth Kunkler, Joseph Seger, Rachel Stager, Kelly Turner and Claire Wilt. B honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jillian Barga, Brittany Eilerman, Clayton Eilerman, Kaytlinn Francis, Ty Frilling, Lukas Gephart, Erin McGowan, Thomas Meyer, Elena Moore, Elizabeth Pleiman, Sarah Puthoff, Amanda Seger and Carly Sholtis. Eighth grade A honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hillary Benanzer, Bollheimer, Janelle Logan Brackman, Maddison Brandewie, Makenna Geise, Claire Kazmaier, Jacob Noel Kitzmiller, Mescher, Kevin Meyer and Rachel Schmitmeyer. A minus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mark Ballas, Timothy Brown, Dylan Eilerman, Hollan Frey, Riley Hausfeld, Andrea Meyer, Lauren Meyer, Bradley Pleiman, Poeppelman, Alyson Brooke Ruhenkamp, Nicholas Ruhenkamp, Aaron Schwartz and Jessica Stephens. B plus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jason Ahrns, Kierstin Benanzer, Audrey Bender, Jessica Boerger, Luke Carter, Justin Eilerman, Blake Gaier, Travis Hilgefort, Kaitlyn Hoying, Melanie Kremer, Samantha Kunkler, Kara Magoteaux, Aaron Plas, Weston Puthoff, Kristin Ratermann, Lauren Siegel, Gus Siegel, Racin Waters and Drew Wehrman. B honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maria Barhorst, John Chaney, Allen DeLoye,

Ashley Frilling, Taylor Gasson, Julie May, Mikaela McGee, Nathan Meyer, Patrick Pangilinan, Olivia Quinter, Connor Rose, Tanner Rosengarten, Darrin Seger, Renee Seger and Jaelin Wyatt. Seventh grade A honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thomas Ballas, Caleigh Barhorst, Logan Barlage, Taylor Boerger, Taylor Ernst, Maddison Fortman, Maeve Hilgefort, Megan Koppin, Kara Langenkamp, Connor Meiring, Allison Meyer, Regan Middendorf and Kayla Rosengarten. A minus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hunter Barga, Brianna Barlage, Daniel Berning, Ethan Broerman, Hunter Drees, Reyan Frey, Logan Gigandet, Bradley Goettemoeller, Aliya Holdheide, Alec Holthaus, Emily Knouff, Kaitlyn Luebke, Megan Maurer, Cody Pleiman, Carter Siegel, Luke Stager, Sara Stang, Emily Traub, Darren Turner and Jake Ward. B plus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Karlee Barlage, Lauren Birkmeyer, Rebeccah DeLoye, Cody Gasson, Frank Meyer, Nathan Pleiman, Nicholas Pleiman, Amanda Pottorf, Marissa Riethman and Tate Sholtis, Alex Wilt. B honor rollâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carlie Bergman, Matthew Branscum, Morgan Heise, Corey Mangas and Duvaul Thornton.

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BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@sdnccg.com A sweepstakes cafe has opened in Sidney, at 1524 Michigan St., in the plaza behind the Shell gasoline station. “We are a retail store,” said manager Philip Beasley, of Bellefontaine, in explaining what a sweepstakes cafe is. “We sell long-distance phone time at 3 cents per minute.” The establishment has been open for just a few weeks. It comprises a room set up with 35 computer stations; a table in the corner that furnishes hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee and snacks; and a sales window with a friendly attendant. People buy phone cards and the cards have a bar-coded number and a magnetic strip, much like a credit card. The numbers are connected to dozens of sweepstakes which can be accessed on the computers at the business. Beasley likened the process to McDonald’s restaurant clients who get sweepstakes entries when they purchase food items. “At the restaurant, it’s a pull-off tab. Here, you

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DICK LEE, of Lima, plays a computer game at the Sweepstakes Cafe in Sidney, recently. run it through the machine to see if you’re a winner,” he said. As with all sweepstakes in the United States, because it’s a federal law, people do not have to purchase anything to play. However, those who do purchase phone cards get more points to play with than those who ask for a free entry. The number of sweepstakes people can enter is determined by the number of points they have to play with. A $10 phone card comes with 1,000 points.

According to Beasley, there is a payout pool of $1 million. When it has been depleted, another $1 million pool is set up. “People love it, and people do win,” he said. “Otherwise, they would never come back.” Dick Lee, of Lima, agrees. He was recently at play in the Sidney store. Lee said he travels to Sidney two or three times each week because it’s the closest sweepstakes cafe to his home. “I’d win more if I wasn’t dumb,” he said, “if I quit while I was ahead.”

He likes turning his winnings into more phone cards for additional chances at the computers. Beasley said about half the customers are from Lima, but as wordof-mouth spreads, he expects to see local traffic pick up in the store. The busiest periods are Friday and Saturday nights, and the business seems to appeal most to senior citizens. The sweepstakes cafe is open from 10 a.m. to midnight every day. Participants must be 18 or older.

Business provides help at home PIQUA — In an effort to address the growing need for nonmedical senior care, Piqua resident Tom Brandt opened an Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care branch March 1 that will provide services to residents in Miami, Shelby and Darke counties. The service is designed to address a variety of needs for people who require different care levels, from needing additional help with daily tasks so they can remain at home after a hospital release, to transportation, light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Brandt brings an extensive background in health care to this new venture. He has worked as a nurse for 17 years, providing direct patient care and home health. He has served as director of nursing at an assisted living center, and he is experienced in providing care to seniors in nursing home, assisted living and home health environments. “I understand that coordinating reliable care is important for every family that needs help for their loved ones,” Brandt says. “I see the growing need for in-home assistance, and I hope to fill that need

through Acti-Kare.” Acti-Kare has branches throughout the United States, and its services are designed with the needs of individual clients in mind. As those needs change, services Acti-Kare’s change accordingly. The services offered support senior citizens’ own activity levels and indewhile pendence maintaining their dignity. Expertly trained and compassionate caregivers offer companionship, enhance socialization, provide mobility assistance and offer transportation. They can also assist

with bill paying, shopping, personal care and running errands. Although it is a large portion of Acti-Kare’s caseload, the service isn’t limited to caring for Alzheimer’s patients and the elderly. ActiKare also offers assistance for expectant and new mothers, as well as people who are recovering from surgery. For more information, call (937) 778-0438 or visit www.actikare.com.

The Hydro Aluminum plant in Sidney is adding full-time jobs and expanding its existing facility. The local plant provides fabricated parts and assemblies to several markets: Class 7-8 truck, automotive, agriculture and construction equipment, and various specialty industries. The plant currently employs 143 full-time associates with 78 hourly temporary employees. Due to a surge in the Class 7-8 truck markets, as well as securing new contracts with the top two original equipment market manufaturer leaders in agriculture and construction equipment, Hydro Aluminum has decided to hire approximately 75 people as full-time hourly associates, company officials said. officials Company

said converting from temporary workers to full-time associates will allow for a more selective hiring process — the new business will require extensive skills in machining, welding and assembly. By offering competitive pay scales along with a very good benefits package, Hydro Aluminum hopes to attract top talent in the Shelby County area. As a result of the recently awarded new business, the plant is also adding 35,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Construction is under way. The new portion of the building will be ready for occupancy in early July. The new addition will support the new programs as well as allow for improved material flow in and out of the plant, company officials said.

STOCK MARKET Listed are Tuesday’s stock market prices at closing for firms in the Sidney-Shelby County area traded on the major markets. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Chng. Week +0.13 Alcoa Inc...............9.99 (PF of Alcoa Building Products, Stolle Machinery) +0.38 Appld Ind. Tech..39.34 +0.76 BP PLC ADR......43.27 +1.08 Citigroup ............35.08 +0.88 Emerson Elec. ....51.08 (PF of Copeland Corp. Division) Griffon Corp. ......10.11 +0.14 (PF of Clopay Corp.) +0.22 H&R Block Inc...16.92 -0.23 Honda Motor .....35.45 Ill. Toolworks .....55.77 +0.62 (Parent company of Peerless) +0.65 JC Penney Co.....34.53 (Store in Piqua) JP Morgan Chase43.90 +0.57 (Former Bank One, Sidney) +0.12 Kroger Co. ..........23.69 (PF of Kroger) Meritor .................7.08 +0.13

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. +0.67 Lear Corp ...........43.93 (PF of C.H. Masland) +0.53 McDonalds Corp.97.11 Radio Shack .........6.18 +0.19 +0.22 Sherwin-Wllms 117.59 +0.10 Sprint ...................2.61 +0.94 Thor Industries..32.42 (PF of Airstream Inc.) +0.62 Time Warner Inc.36.33 (PF of Time Warner Cable) +0.39 U.S. Bancorp ......31.55 (Former Star Bank of Sidney) +1.77 Walgreen Co.......35.07 Walmart Stores .61.87 +1.29 -0.03 Wendy’s Int. Inc. ..4.85 YUM! Brands.....73.19 +0.94 (PF of Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut) OVER THE COUNTER Bob Evans ..........37.35 +0.24 Fifth Third ........14.36 +0.25 0 Peoples Bank .......9.50

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Sidney Police charged Cameron D. Chance, 21, 781 Campbell Road, with operating without reasonable control after his vehicle crashed into a tree at 415 N. Walnut Ave., shortly after 6:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Walnut and Grove Street. The auto received disabling damage. Sod on properties at both 415 and 413 N. Walnut Ave. was damaged after the vehicle left the roadway. • Sidney police charged Shanda L. Carey, 31, 843 S. Miami Ave., with following too closely following a traffic accident shortly before 2:15 p.m. Saturday on Court Street at Fourth Avenue. Police said Carey’s vehicle and an auto operated by Kimberlee A. Thompson, 46, 1117 Cinnamon Ridge Lane, were stopped in traffic on Court Street when Carey’s vehicle struck the rear of Thompson’s car as the traffic light turned green. Both vehicles received nonfunctional damage.

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Responder Chili will be auctioned off. This includes countywide police departments, fire departments, sheriff ’s office and FBI. This annual event is important because funding for domestic violence programs has been dramatically cut. The Crisis Center ensures that adults and children whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence have safe, confidential shelter, support and comprehensive educational programs. Last year, the Crisis Center handled 2,438 crisis calls, sheltered 64 residents (adults and children)

and served 1,430 nonresidential adults and children. Some of the highlighted items already reinclude four ceived one-day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World; two tickets to Cirque Du Soleil’s Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour; Party on the Patio … John Heaphy the owner of Beer Barrel will be your personal chef for a party of 12 at the new Beer Barrel in St. Marys; hog roast for 200; Reds and Dragons tickets; getaway weekends, collectibles, gift certificates and more. Food is being provided by Speedway Lanes Catering, New Bremen.

ZBA approves permit ing along Fourth Avenue. It is one of several utility buildings the fiber optic company plans to locate in Sidney. One, on Sidney Middle School property is nearing completion. Last year, the company completed a large service building and Sidney operations office on North Vandemark Road. Dulworth said the city’s engineering department has determined the building will create no traffic issues and that landscaping will screen its west, east and south sides with existing trees situated on the north side, Fae Cotterman, a resident of 622 Fourth Ave.,

expressed concerns for the both the safety of school children and the fact the area is residential in nature. NK Telco representative Dave Reed was present to address both issues, explaining the company is partnering with the Sidney City Board of Education to become good stewards of its property, also providing telecommunications perks to city schools. The board granted the permit on condition the building will not diminish or impair property value in the area and that ingress and egress will minimize traffic congestion on streets.

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WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Crisis Center has set the date for the 2012 Benefit Auction. The Auction will be held Thursday at SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg the Junior Fair Building in the Auglaize County THE LAST day of business for CJ’s HighMarks in Fairgrounds. The aucSidney is Thursday. The restaurant is closing and tion begins at 5 p.m. the property has been sold to Frickers. At 6:30 p.m. local celebrities will offer their services to the highest bidder. St. Marys Mayor, Patrick McGowan, who is also known as lawn man extraordinaire, has agreed to do two hours of lawn care services at BY PATRICIA ANN a Auglaize County locaSPEELMAN tion of choice. pspeelman@sdnccg.com Beginning at 7 p.m. the Secret Recipe CJ’s HighMarks, the Auglaize County First family restaurant that has been at 2599 Michigan St. for more than 14 years, will close its doors permanently at 8 p.m. larly held meetings at the restaurant, among Thursday. The property which them the Sidney Rotary BY TOM BARNETT has housed the eatery Club, Sidney Altrusa tbarnett@sdnccg.com since it opened in August and the Art Study 1997 has been sold to Group, all of whom will Sidney’s Zoning Board have to find new meet- of Appeals granted NK Frickers USA. In an emailed state- ing space. Telco of New Knoxville a Paul Curtis, director conditional use permit ment from Irmscher Management, of Minster, of human resources at Monday to construct a CJ’s owner John Irm- Frickers USA, said that public utility building on scher said that the prop- a Frickers will open in Longfellow School propsame building erty at 1250 Park St. erty had been leased the from Troy Town Co., of within four to six The building, CommuDayton. Calls to Troy months of the firm’s nity Services director Town Co. were not re- closing on the property, Barbara Dulworth told which should be by the board members, will turned Tuesday. “Our lease expired end of May. house communications The firm plans to equipment to provide and we have been under a management agree- spend $500,000 on im- telephone telephone, inment,” Irmscher’s state- provements to the build- ternet and cable televiment read. “Since I am ing and to hire more sion services to approaching 70 years old than 100 people to staff customers in Sidney. and have had some the restaurant. The proposed 12 by 20 “We think Sidney’s a foot building would be achealth issues, the landlord and I agreed to find wonderful community,” cessed by on-street parka buyer who would be in- he said. “We’ve kept our terested in franchising eye on Sidney for the as a CJ’s HighMarks. We last five years. We tried have been searching for to purchase the Ponover a year and have derosa building but the been unsuccessful … It owner was unwilling to has been a pleasure sell.” Frickers’ theme is working with our employees and serving the “Fun, food, sports and needs of the community. spirits.” “But we’re not a We thank Sidney for 14 years of dedicated pa- sports bar,” Curtis said. “A huge percentage of tronage.” An office worker at our business is families.” Irmscher Management Children 10 and under who refused to be identi- accompanied by adults fied said that the closure get free meals. The Sidney store will will affect about 35 employees. Also affected be the 21st for the Micomwill be several civic amisburg-based groups who have regu- pany.

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Paramedics responded to the 100 block of East Lyndhurst Street for a medical call. -11:11 p.m.: car fire. Sidney firefighters were dispatched to a car fire at 319 N. West Ave. Damage was minor. -8:04 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1100 block of Hilltop Avenue for a medical call. -6:55 p.m.: assistance. Firefighters responded to 1000 Whip Road to assist a person in removing an individual from the park’s “Big Rock”. -6:41 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 100 block of West Poplar Street for a medical call. -6:32 p.m.: accident. Medics were dispatched to Walnut Avenue and Grove Street for an auto accident. -5:43 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 100 block of East Clay Street for a medical call. -4:19 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to a medical call in the 100 block of West South Street. -3:21 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 1100 block of Westwood Drive for a medical call. -2:41 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to a medical call in the 600 block of North Vandemark Road. -11:03 a.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 700 block of East Court Street for a medical call. -5:06 a.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to a medical call in the 1100 block of Fairmont Drive. SUNDAY -7:41 p.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to the 800 block of Countryside Lane for a medical call. -7:31 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 400 block of Westwood Drive for a medical call. -7:14 p.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to the 800 block of countryside Lane for a medical call. -6:04 p.m.: mutual aid. Medics were dispatched in mutual aid to the Anna Fire Department for medical standby. -4:18 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 3000 block of Cisco Road for a medical call. -1:35 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to a medical call in the 1000 block of North Wagner Avenue.

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Kohri to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Mari Kohri ing scientist in the male-dominated field of plant life history and habitat dynamics in her native Japan. A Japanese citizen, Kohri came to the United States and Sidney as a sixth-grade student. Her father was in charge of establishing the Honda Engine plant in Anna. Kohri’s family moved back to

Japan a few years after her graduation from Sidney High School. Her time spent in Sidney City Schools, however, played a major role in establishing a strong educational foundation. “I witnessed Mari’s growth from knowing only a few basic words when she arrived here to mastering English and French and being selected as a member of the National Honor Society by the time she graduated,” said Kohri’s nominator and former English tutor, Amy Zorn. “She was able to leverage her involvement with the English as a Second Language program and the challenging courses at Sidney High School to excel at the highest levels. Her life is testimony

that the Sidney City School system has the curriculum and rigor to prepare each student to compete globally.” Since her one-yearearly graduation from Sidney High School in 1991, Kohri has certainly competed in a global manner. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tsukuba in Japan in 1995. Kohri then went on to earn her Master’s degree in environmental science in 1997 from the University of Tsukuba, then earned her doctorate in ecology in 2002 from Hiroshima University in Japan. As a doctor of natural sciences, Kohri is now working as a plant ecologist on the Ogasawara Islands in Japan, which are de-

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and I couldn’t bear to see him with another girl. I’m confused and need your advice. — Yolanda, Plattsburgh, N.Y. YOLANDA: It would be wise to tell this guy goodbye. Of course, you will have mixed emotions, but once you meet a new guy who wants to see his friends only when you are not around, and who wants to hear that you love him, you will forget all about your old boyfriend. Start looking for this guy right away. He’s out there waiting for you to find him.

clared World Natural Heritage. Like many other islands in the world, the Ogasawara Islands have been threatened by invasive alien plants and animals. Kohri is studying the seedling recruitment and vegetation development of an invasive tree, the Casuarina equisetifolia, and a shrub, threatened Viburnum japonicum var. boninsimense. This type of invasion by alien plants has become an increasing problem in many areas. For this reason, it is important for scientists to understand these plants and how they spread over time. Kohri has established herself as an expert in this field. Kohri’s post doctoral work has centered on research using geographical information systems and ecological studies. Her research and efforts in these areas have positioned Kohri as a unique expert of conservation ecology with multiple backgrounds in both biology and geography. Kohri has accom-

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LEHMAN STUDENTS Joe Fuller (left), 16, and Patrick Blenman, 16, both of SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Sidney, present a wreath in memory of Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck, of For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com Columbus, on the courtsquare during a ceremony for him Monday morning. SHELBY COUNTY Commissioner Larry Kleinhans reads a proclamation honFuller is the son of Capt. William and Jeanne Fuller. Blenman is the son of oring Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck during a memorial service on the courtsquare Monday. Frank and Melissa Blenman.

TRIBUTE tance of living life well and that this life is only a short journey and there is an eternal journey ahead of us.” In his message, Chivington told how Rieck worked in the Ohio National Guard Family Readiness Group, which “enabled soldiers to balance their lives, their careers and their call to duty.” Chivington listed the many medals Rieck earned, and said, “His fellow soldiers described him as a pleasant man, a respected man, dependable, a good soldier and a great friend.” Rieck leaves behind a 15-year-old son. “When I was asked to speak, I thought, what more can we say to add to what he has already done,” Chivington said. “When someone has given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, the words honor, duty, sacrifice seem to have such little power to add or detract to what Master Sgt. Rieck has already spoken so well … We have been robbed of this valor, this leadership, this skill. We are less as a community, as a state and as a country. This loss can never be replaced and will never be returned. We entrust him to the mercy of God. … “His death reminds us of the great price we pay for freedom and causes us to resolve to not let such great sacrifice be in vain. ” We believe that government of the people, by the people, for the people is so important that we are willing to

die for such a government. So let us do our duty and use our great opportunity … to continue to vote for leaders who will seek peace and continue to strive for peaceful solutions to our world’s great problems that do not involve bombs and guns. … Let us put leaders in office who understand that just because our children are willing to lay down their lives for our country, does not mean that they should. And when war in thrust upon our leaders, lets us remind them we will be watching over their shoulders every day because we will not permit our leaders to shed the precious blood of our children lightly. … “And we also resolve to be more dedicated to do all we can … to continue the great valules that this country established at its founding that Sgt. Rieck died for, that all men are created equal and have inalienable rights that must be protected in every corner of our society if we are truly to be the land of the free and the brave — values such as equality and justice for all. … It will honor the life of Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck.” In his benediction, Chivington again pointed to Rieck as an example of “a life welllived. … He gave his life for us and for the freedoms we so enjoy.” Also during the service, Shelby County Commissioner Larry Kleinhans read a proclamation honoring

GOODBYE The speakers took the measure of a man, who they said stacked up in every way, including the manner in which the fulltime Guard family-readiness employee strengthened spouses and children for their loved ones’ absences. Tim Dohrer described his cousin as quick with a “half-smile grin ... and a dry sarcastic wit,” a man comfortable with history books as well as comic books, a father who passed on his fanaticism for all things Star Wars to his son. Fellow soldiers lauded Rieck as mentor and friend, “one of those people who are put here for a reason ... someone who stood strong for what he believed in.” A soldier since 1987, Rieck deployed overseas seven times. Once, his friends jokingly recalled, he prevented an “international incident” in a bar in Bulgaria on New Year’s Eve.

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VETERANS SERVICE commissioner Tom Kinninger THE REV. Phil Chilcote, of Sidney, pays his re- (left) of Sidney, talks with state Rep. John Adams, spects at the memorial service for Master Sgt. Jef- R-Sidney, before the start of the memorial service for Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck on the courtfrey James Rieck Monday. square Monday morning. Rieck and ordering that flags be flown at halfstaff Monday until sundown. Superintendent John Scheu, representing the Sidney City Board of Education, and two students representing Lehman Catholic High School, placed wreaths in honor of Rieck at the ceremony site. The Ohio National Guard placed the flag at half-staff at the beginning of the service. A rifle salute was fired and taps were played later during the service. Coordinating For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg the service was Ed Ball, director of Shelby SIDNEY AMERICAN Legion members stand at attention during a memorial County Veteran Serv- service for Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck on the courtsquare Monday morning. ices.

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Soldiers stood at attention as Rieck formally was promoted to master sergeant. Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst, the Ohio National Guard’s commanding officer, then presented Rieck’s Bronze Star and Purple Heart to his son. “He chose a lifestyle of honor and values,” Ashenhurst told the mourners. “He earned the trust and respect of all who knew him.” Rieck’s mindset, friends and family said, was one centered on devotion to duty and family, a man with an ease about standing watch as a soldier. Rieck acknowledged his role in a favorite quote on his Facebook page, a George Orwell sentence that was reprinted in the funeral program. “We sleep safe in our AP Photo/The Columbus Dispatch, Fred Squillante beds because rough men stand ready in the night MEMBERS OF a United States Army Honor Guard leave the funeral of Ohio National Guard Master Sgt. to visit violence on those Jeffrey Rieck at Union Cemetery Monday in Columbus. Rieck was among three killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. who do us harm.”

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SHS girls beat Piqua again, 12-7

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LEHMAN CATCHER Cole Proffitt is about to put the tag on a sliding Joel Hilgefort of Fort Loramie in high school baseball

action at Lehman Tuesday. Fort Loramie used a six-run sixth to pull out an 8-1 victory.

Loramie downs Lehman 8-1 Fort Loramie broke a 1-1 tie with a six-run sixth inning and went on to beat Lehman and ace pitcher Alex Smith 81 in non-league high school baseball Tuesday at Lehman. The win put the Redskins at 9-6 and dropped the Cavs to 12-5. “It was well-played for five innings,” said Lehman coach Dave King. “Then they took advantage of our miscues. We had trouble making plays on the bunt. What it came down to was Loramie played all seven innings and we didn’t.” For the Redskins, Seth Guillozet had three hits, Kyle Bollheimer two hits, Joel Hilgefort had an inside-thepark home run, and Aaron Boerger and Kyle Miracle both doubled. For Lehman, Ben Weber had three hits, two of them doubles, and AJ Hemmelgarn had two hits. Guillozet went the distance for Loramie, striking out three and walking none.

a row, this time 11-1 at Pqua Ryan Hoying and Rob Wente Tuesday in Greater Western also had hits in the inning. The linescore: Ohio Conference North play. The Jackets are now 5-11. Minster....................000 004 0_4 8 0 Parkway ..................000 000 0_0 2 1 Sidney managed just four Niemeyer (WP) and Wolf; hits, and got off to a poor start, Bransteter (LP), Rollings (6) and giving up four unearned runs Fent. Records: Minster 12-2. in the bottom of the first. The linescore: ——

Sidney.....................010 000 _ 1 4 3 Piqua .......................400 025_11 10 1 S. Gray (LP), Benshoff (3), Fishbaugh (6) and K. Gray; Draving and Wright. Records: Sidney 5-11, Piqua 7-7.

Tigers stay perfect in MAC

MARIA STEIN — Versailles scored five in the second and never let up in —— routing Marion Local 13-2 in Niemeyer fans MAC action Tuesday. 14 for Minster The win puts the Tigers at ROCKFORD — Minster 3-0 in the MAC and 13-3 overace Adam Niemeyer limited all. Parkway to two Dominic Richard was 4hits and struck for-4 and Ethan Bruns 3-forout 14 to pitch 3 to lead the Tigers. Richard his team to a key drove in two and Bruns 4-0 victory in scored three times and drove Midwest Athin three. Lee Kindell also letic Conference had three RBIs. Aaron Mcplay Tuesday. Neilan added two hits and The win put runs. two Minster at 2-1 in Niemeyer The linescore: the MAC and Versailles.................053 032_13 11 0 left Parkway 3-1. Overall, Marion......................011 000_ 2 6 2 The linescore: WP: Bruns. Minster is 12-2. Loramie ...................100 006 1_8 9 0 Records: Versailles 13-3, Marion Niemeyer not only did it Lehman ...................000 010 0_1 8 4 6-8. with his arm, but his bat was Guillozet (WP) and Goldschmidt; —— lethal, too. He finished with Smith (LP), Hemm (7) and Proffitt. Bremen downs Records: Lehman 12-5, Loramie three hits, including two dou9-6. Knoxville 4-1 bles. Devon Poeppelman had —— two hits, and both had hits in NEW BREMEN — Also in the sixth, when the Wildcats MAC play Tuesday, New BreJackets lose 11-1 PIQUA — Sidney lost to broke a scoreless deadlock men went to 8-6 overall with a Piqua for the second night in with four runs. Doug Huber, 4-1 victory over New Knoxville

AP Photo/The Ohio State University Athletic Department, Will Shilling

THIS APRIL 14 photo provided by the OSU Athletic Department, shows some 3,100 students surrounding head coach Urban Meyer, in white at center at the team’s indoor practice facility. According to the OSU athletic department, Meyer wanted to bring the students closer to his team, and his team closer to students. “To see each other fight every day every play is fun. Practice is faster.” Meyer has gushed about Simon, in particular, this spring. Summoning up the name of a quarterback who led one of his Florida teams to a national championship, Meyer referred to Simon as “Tebowish.” Simon deflects that kind of high praise. “It’s a great honor everything that he says about me,” said the senior who led the team with seven sacks last season. “But we’ve got a lot of guys on this team who deserve that honor as well.”

Mike Vrabel, who coached linebackers last year, is now in charge of the defensive linemen. He said having two great players on the line in Simon and Hankins has made his job simpler. “The better they play, the better I appear to coach,” he said. “When you’re blessed with great guys and great players, it’s easy to coach those guys. We’ve got to get the other guys going up to that standard. It’s easy for the other guys to see what our expectation is because they don’t have to look too far. They can look to those guys right

The linescore: Sidney...................111 205 2_12 15 0 Piqua ....................000 202 3_ 7 6 3 WP: Thornton; LP: Cox Records: Sidney 10-7, Piqua 5-11.

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Bremen edges Houston 5-4

HARDIN — New Bremen led 5-0 but had to hold on to edge Houston 5-4 in nonleague action Tuesday. Houston, 9-5, got all its runs in the final two frames. Sonya Peltier had a double for the Lady Wildcats. The linescore: For Bremen, Haley Moeller Knoxville .................000 000 1_1 4 5 Bremen....................202 000 x_4 6 0 doubled and tripled, Julie WP: Clune; LP: Shreve Brown hit her seventh homer Records: NB 8-6, NK 3-8. of the season, and Gina Gries—— dorn and Luedeke both douPirates blanks JC bled. Griesdorn, Moeller and DEGRAFF — Riverside Rachel Parker all had two hits blanked Jackson Center 8-0 in for Bremen. The linescore: non-league baseball action New Bremen ..........001 310 0_5 10 2 Tuesday. Houston ..................000 001 3_4 5 2 The Pirates, 10-4, got two WP: Sprague; LP: Piatt hits and two RBIs from Scott Records: New Bremen 7-9, Houston 9-5. Shreve. The linescore: ——

David Zirkle and Doug Kremer both had doubles for the Cards, Aaron Clune tripled and Zirkle and Ethan Elshoff both had two RBIs. Michael Porter had a double for the Rangers.

JC ............................000 000 0_0 4 6 Riverside .................120 104 x_8 7 2 Hoying (LP) and Meyer; Daniels and Bollinger Records: JC 1-6, Riverside 10-4.

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Trojans fall 9-2 BOTKINS — Botkins dropped a 9-2 verdict at home to Troy Christian Tuesday, leaving the Trojans 4-9. Seth Hoying was 3-for-3 for Botkins and Troy Fisher was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. The linescore: Troy Christian ........342 000 0_9 9 1 Botkins ....................000 200 0_2 7 2 WP: Morrow; LP: Hoying Records: Troy Christian 10-3, Botkins 4-9.

Bucks have most of defense back COLUMBUS (AP) —While everyone seems to be talking about Urban Meyer’s new hurry-up offense at Ohio State, the defense has been quietly going about its business. OK, maybe not exactly quietly. “I would say practices are a little more enthusiastic. A lot more fast tempo,” said lineman John Simon, acknowledged as the leader of the defense. “It’s good for us. That’s what we need. It’s making guys think on their feet and think fast. That’s how games are played, so it’s getting us prepared.” The Buckeyes return nine starters on defense from a team that floundered at times during a 6-7 season. The defense was 27th in the nation in points allowed and 19th in yardage permitted. But with Simon and Johnathan Hankins playing well up front this spring, and corners Travis Howard and Bradley Roby holding down the fort in the secondary, there are high hopes for much improvement this fall. There’s an edge to Meyer’s practices that touches every player at every position. Almost every drill, every bit of conditioning, is a head-tohead competition. “It’s fun. Because last year there really wasn’t that much competition,” Hankins said.

PIQUA — Sidney scored in every inning but one and made it two in a row in two nights against Piqua Tuesday, beating the Lady Indians 127 in Greater Western Ohio Conference North action. The Lady Jackets go to 107 and drop Piqua to 5-11. Sidney is 4-2 in the North. Allie Walker led the way for Sidney with three hits and four RBIs. She had a home run and also scored twice. Crystal Davis was 3-for-4 and scored four times, Maddi Homan had two hits and drove in three, Stephaine Davis had two doubles and scored twice, and Ashley Doak singled and doubled.

there — how they compete and how they play.” So far, the defensive line has been overpowering. Getting a consistent rush on the quarterback and stopping the ground game has made it much easier for the secondary. Asked about the benefits of having an intimidating front line, cornerbacks coach Kerry Combs said everything stems from the play of the biggest guys. “They’re our best friends. Those guys are getting up-thefield pressure on the quarterback, not giving him time to throw. They’re phenomenal,” he said. “As a result, if you can get pressure with a four-man rush, and put seven in coverage, you’ve got a great chance to cover. If you have to get your pressure out of five- and sixman pressures, it’s a lot tougher on our guys. Right now we’re thrilled with the amount of pressure that the Dline is putting on the offense.” Ohio State has not revealed a depth chart at this stage of spring workouts. But Garrett Goebel and Adam Bellamy also figure to see a lot of playing time up front. Nathan Williams has been held out this spring due to an injury, but he should be available for preseason camp. At linebacker, Storm Klein, Ryan Shazier, Curtis Grant and Etienne Sabino are the top returnees.

Loramie routs Recovery 17-7 FORT RECOVERY — Fort Loramie upped its record to 10-5 with a 17-7 win over Fort Recovery in nonaction league Tuesday. Elizabeth Barhorst was 4for-5 and scored four times to lead Loramie. Included were a triple and two Barhorst doubles. Ashley Ordean had three hits and Katie Eilerman, Macy Turner, Paige Ordean, Janell Hoying and Vicki Long all had two hits. A. Ordean, Hoying, Darian Rose and Long all had doubles. Hoying had four RBIs and Eilerman, Turner, A. Ordean and Barhorst all drove in two. Loramie’s 7, 8 and 9 hitters (A. Ordean, Hoying, Barhorst) were a combined 9-for-11 with six extra base hits and eight RBIs. The linescore: Loramie ................323 401 4_17 20 3 Recovery ................202 030 0_ 7 7 5 WP: Ordean; LP: Tobe Records: Loramie 10-5, FR 1-9.

—— Russia wins 4-1 RUSSIA — Russia got a four-hitter from Katelyn Herron and beat St. Henry 4-1 in non-league play. Russia, 8-6, got a home run and two RBIs from Olivia Monnin, two hits from Alexa Counts, and a double from Kennedy Metz. Herron struck out eight. The linescore: St. Henry .................000 001 0_1 4 1 Russia......................202 000 x_4 8 3 WP: Herron; LP: Rindler Records: Russia 8-6, St. Henry 10-3.

—— Anna edged 9-8 ANNA — Anna scored three in the bottom of the seventh and had the tying run at third, but came up short in losing 9-8 to Coldwater in non-league play. Anna, 4-8, got a three-run homer from Chloe Egbert, two doubles from Ashley Aselage and two hits from Amanda Rickert. See SOFTBALL/Page 16

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Sidney rally falls short against Piqua Sidney rallied back from an 8-1 deficit, but came up just short in losing 8-7 to the Piqua Inin Greater dians Western Ohio Conference North action Monday at the high school. The Jackets, now 510, scored five times in the fifth and once in the seventh, and had the bases loaded when the final out was recorded. Connor Echols belted a three-run homer in the fifth and also had a single, Jacob Lochard had two singles and Ryan Penley two singles and two RBIs. Penley singled in the run in the seventh, and was sacrificed to second. After the second out, Sidney got a walk and a hit batsman to load the bases. But the game ended on a groundout to third. The linescore: Piqua ...........130 310 0_8 9 0 Sidney..........100 050 1_7 10 1 Huebner (WP), Lavey (5), March (6) and Wright; Penley (LP), Branam (4), Benshoff (6) and Gray. Records: Sidney 5-10 Piqua 6-7.

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Cavs win pitchers’ duel Lehman won a pitcher’s duel with Troy Christian, winning 4-1 in a game that took just

County baseball Standings (Includes Tuesday’s games)

League All W-L W-L Anna . . . . . . . . 5-1 8-3 Loramie . . . . . . 4-1 9-6 Russia . . . . . . . 4-1 6-4 Botkins . . . . . . 2-4 4-8 Houston. . . . . . 2-4 4-6 Jackson . . . . . . 1-4 1-6 Fairlawn . . . . . 1-5 6-7

78 minutes to play Monday at Lehman. The Cavaliers got an RBI single from Joe Vondenheuvel to tie the score at 1-1 in the second, then scored three times in the sixth to win it. John Copella had an RBI double in the inning and AJ Hemmelgarn an RBI single. Ben Weber struck out 11 and walked only one in pitching a two-hitter for the Cavs.

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8-3 overall and 5-1 in the league. JC is now 1-4 and 15. Robinson struck out eight in Robinson going the distance. Joey Frey allowed just six hits for Jackson Center. Caleb Maurer had a big day for the Rockets, going three-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. Wes Wolters scored twice and stole two bases and Dustin Poeppelman doubled.

The linescore: Anna .............100 220 0_5 6 0 JC..................000 000 0_0 2 2 Robinson (WP) and Maurer; The linescore: Frey and Meyer Troy Chr. ......010 000 0_1 2 0 Records: Anna 8-3, JC 1-5. Lehman ........010 003 x_4 5 1 —— McGillivary (LP) and Maneul; Weber and Proffitt. 10-run innings Records: Lehman 12-4.

lead to Russia win

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Anna wins in County play JACKSON CENTER — Anna got a two-hitter from Josh Robinson and beat Jackson Center 5-2 in County baseball action Monday. The Rockets are now

RUSSIA — Russia scored 10 times in the first and 10 times in the second and went on to a 21-0 five-inning victory over Fairlawn in County baseball action Monday. The Jets had trouble finding the plate, issuing 10 walks in the first in-

ning. Trevor Sherman had a triple in the first and finished 3-for-3. He added a double and drove in three runs. Colyn McEldowney had two hits and drove in four and Ryan Drees had two hits. Treg Francis homered for the Raiders and Eric Magoto and Brandon Barlage both doubled. The linescore: Fairlawn .........000 00_ 0 4 4 Russia ....(10)(10)0 1x_21 13 1 Everett (LP), Marvin (1), Bishop (2) and Rogers; Sherman and McEldowney, Counts (4). Records: Russia 6-4, Fairlawn 6-7.

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Minster wins at 5th-3rd Field DAYTON — Minster scored five times in the bottom of the first and went on to beat Bradford 11-4 in a game played Sunday at 5th-3rd Field, home of the Dayton Dragons. The win put Minster at 11-2 on the season. Brandon Hoying and Devon Poeppelman limited Bradford to just three hits. Adam Niemeyer belted a two-run homer in the fifth, over the 338

sign in left. and drove Seventeen Minster in four. A l e c players saw action in the Frideger game. The linescore: was 4-for-5 Bradford ......200 100 1_ 4 3 7 with four Minster .......502 130 x_11 8 2 RBIs, and WP: B. Hoying; LP: Wysong Aaron McRecords: Minster 11-2. collum was —— Clune 2-for-2 and Loramie beats drove in Botkins 9-2 seven runs. BOTKINS — Fort LoFrideger had two douramie scored four in the bles and Doug Kremer first and four in the sev- and Ethan Elshoff one. enth and came away with The linescore: a 9-2 win over Botkins, Bremen.....704 (12)01_24 16 4 despite getting outhit 6-5. Covington .....337 100_14 9 4 WP: Elshoff; LP: Deeter The Redskins are now Records: Bremen 7-3, Cov4-1 in the County and 8- ington 3-9. 6 overall. Botkins is 2-4 —— and 4-8. Riverside blanks Jared Albers was 2Lima Temple for-3 for Loramie and DEGRAFF — RiverSeth Guillozet had a side sprayed 15 hits double. around the diamond and

The linescore: Loramie ........410 000 4_9 5 2 Botkins .........100 010 0_2 6 4 WP: Albers; LP: Miller Records: Loramie 8-6, Botkins 4-8.

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12-run 4th wins for Bremen COVINGTON – New Bremen plated 12 runs in the top of the fourth and went on to beat Covington 24-14 in six innings in non-league baseball Monday. The Cardinals are now 7-5 and were led by Clune, who Aaron smacked two home runs

blanked Lima Temple Christian 10-0 in action Monday. The Pirates are now 9-4 on the year and got two hits apiece from Kyle Hurley, Jake Herron and Dalton Bollinger. Hurley and Luke Greene both had doubles and Jed Carter had a triple. Herron and Bollinger both drove in two runs. The linescore: Lima Temple ..000 00_ 0 3 2 Riverside ........242 02_10 15 0 Sutton (LP) and Mitchell; Shreve and Bollinger Records: Riverside 9-4.

Turner sets career RBI mark at Loramie BOTKINS — Fort Loramie blanked Botkins 10-0 in County softball action Monday. Highlighting the game Lofor ramie was Turner M a c y Turner becoming the school’s all-time leader in runs batted in. Entering the game, she was tied for first with 58 in her career. In that inning, she tripled in a run and added another RBI later to give her 60 now. Paige Ordean tossed a three-hitter for the Lady Redskins and also singled and doub led, Danielle Wehrman tripled and homered, Katie Eilerman doubled and tripled, and Julie Hoying tripled.

four-run third was followed by a 13-run fourth, and it led to a 2013 victory in Greater Western Ohio Conference North softball Monday at Sidney. The Lady Jackets, 9-7 overall and 3-2 in the league, got four hits, four runs and two RBIs from Ashley Doak, three hits including a double and runs from three Stephaine Davis, three hits with two doubles and five RBIs from Maddi Homan, and two hits, including a home run, three runs and four RBIs from Josie Raterman. “It was a wild game,” said Sidney coach Wade New. “The wind was really tough on everybody. Even relay throws were getting blown around. But it was nice to come back like that and beat them.”

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in County softball action Monday to run its record to 7-6. For the Lady Raiders, Tori Borchers and Hannah Sherman both had two hits, Olivia Monnin doubled and Emilie Frazier scored two runs. Russia’s Katelyn Herron struck out nine in four innings. The linescore: Fairlawn ..........100 01_ 2 2 5 Russia ..............820 3x_13 10 3 WP: Herron; LP: Fourman Records: Russia 7-6.

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Houston loses to Bradford BRADFORD — Houston did not manage a hit off Bradford’s Patty in losing 11-2 in non-league softball here Monday. The Lady Wildcats fanned 12 times against Patty. Both teams are now 9-4.

The linescore: The linescore: Piqua ........352 120 0_13 17 6 The linescore: Loramie ..........422 20_10 11 0 Sidney...104 (13)o2 x_20 20 3 Houston ........000 100_ 1 0 9 Botkins ...........000 00_ 0 3 2 WP: Thornton; LP: Cox Bradford .......042 311_11 12 1 WP: Ordean; LP: Dietz Records: Sidney 9-7, Piqua WP: Patty; LP: Piatt —— 5-10. Records: Both teams 9-4.

Sidney girls win wild one

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Russia wins in County play

Lady Cavs win with 16 hits

Sidney trailed at one point 10-1 to the Lady RUSSIA — Russia Lehman upped its Indians of Piqua, but a won 13-2 over Fairlawn record to 5-7 with an 11-

LHS netters win state match The Lehman High boys tennis team won its first match in the OTCA State Team Tournament, defeating Miami Valley School 4-1 on Monday night. The Cavaliers had an easy time in the first two singles matches, with Pierce Bennett winning 6-0, 6-0, and Dan

Sehlhorst winning 6-1, 6-0. At third singles, Mitchell Shroyer won 57, 6-0, 6-3. At first doubles, Matt Ulrich and David Freytag won 6-3, 6-3, and at second doubles, Riley Pickrel and Louis Gaier won 6-3, 6-7, 6-4. Lehman is now 8-1.

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5 win over Troy Christian in action Monday. The Lady Cavs had 16 hits, with Julia Harrelson getting four of them. Lindsey Bundy, the winning pitcher, singled and tripled, Brooke Jones singled and doubled, Ava Schmitz and Andrea Thobe both had two singles and Lindsey Spearman added a double. Bundy struck out nine.

Anna downs JC JACKSON CENTER — Anna had just four hits but scored six runs, and that was enough to beat Jackson Center 6-1 in County play Monday. Anna got doubles from Chloe Egbert and Morgan Clark, with Clark driving in two runs. For Jackson, Hannah Meyer singled and doubled and Katelyn Bayhan doubled.

in two runs. She had a home run and two doubles. Kayla McEldowney singled and doubled, Joanna Cruz had two singles, and Megan Murphy had two singles and drove in three runs. For the Lady Flyers, Puthoff had three hits and Bragg, Elking and Wendel all had two hits each. Wendel, Elking and Moorman all drove in three runs, and Puthoff and Elking had doubles. Bragg stole three bases.

The linescore: Anna .............100 021 2_6 4 2 Jackson.........000 100 0_1 5 2 WP: Keener; LP: HimThe linescore: meger Marion .......302 205 0_12 11 1 The linescore: Records: Anna 4-7, Jack- Versailles....013 020 2_8 13 1 TC ..............102 020 0_ 5 8 1 son Center 2-7. WP: Rosenbeck; LP: Lehman .....150 500 x_11 16 3 Langston —— WP: Bundy; LP: Young Records: Versailles 4-9, Records: Lehman 5-7. Marion girls Marion Local 5-5.

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Parkway tops Minster 6-2 MINSTER — Parkway scored all of its runs in the third inning and went on to beat Minster 6-2 in Midwest Athletic Conference action Monday. The Lady Wildcats managed just three hits in the game. The linescore: Parkway .......006 000 0_6 4 0 Minster .........000 000 2_2 3 1 WP: Fent; LP: Richard Records: Minster 13-3.

down Versailles

VERSAILLES — Marion Local jumped on top early and used a fiverun sixth inning to put it away and beat Versailles 12-8 in Midwest Athletic Conference action Monday. The Lady Tigers fall to 4-9 with the loss, including 1-2 in league play. For Versailles, Madison Monnin had a big day, getting four hits in four at-bats and driving

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Though Shipley on mend, SPORTS IN BRIEF Browns’ WR signs tender Bengals still need receivers CINCINNATI (AP) — Jordan Shipley got together with quarterback Andy Dalton last week in Texas and ran a few pass routes, an encouraging developing for the Cincinnati Bengals offense. Their slot receiver is recovering nicely from knee surgery that wiped out most of his 2011 season. He was still limited as the Bengals started their voluntary offseason workouts on Monday at Paul Brown Stadium, but expected to be fully recovered by training camp. “Some days I feel really good,” Shipley said. “Some days I feel close. At this point in the process, it’s how you feel that day. I want to go out and do everything, and they tell me you have to wait, heal up. As of today, I’m still in the rehab process.” Shipley’s uneventful recovery is an important offseason development for the Bengals, whose next big challenge is finding more receivers to complement him and A.J. Green. The Bengals went to the playoffs as a wild

card last season with Dalton and Green emerging as rookies. One offseason priority is to expand a group of receivers that isn’t even big enough to fill a depth chart. Jerome Simpson is an unrestricted free agent serving a jail sentence — his locker was empty on Monday except for a wooden stool and a dozen plastic hangers. The nameplate was gone. Caldwell Andre signed with Denver last month, leaving Cincinnati without two of its top three receivers from 2011. Simpson was second on the team in catches by a receiver with 50, while Caldwell was third with 37. The Bengals have extra draft picks next week, including two in the first round, which gives them a chance to fill a lot of their holes. They also could use an offensive guard and a cornerback. Somehow, they need a No. 2 receiver to take the coverage away from Green. “I feel like we’ve got guys here that last year were pushing for playing time,” Dalton said. “Ob-

viously, if we can get another weapon, that would be great. I’m all for it. But we’ll see what happens. The draft’s crazy. Everybody knows that.” The Bengals used last year’s draft as a turning point. They took Green in the first round and Dalton in the second, giving themselves a pair of playmakers who made the playoffs and the Pro Bowl in their rookie seasons. They didn’t have enough to get a longawaited breakthrough ‚Äî the franchise’s first playoff win since 1990. The Bengals lost to Houston 31-10 in the playoffs, leaving them 03 in the postseason during coach Marvin Lewis’ nine years in Cincinnati. They’ve tweaked the offense slightly in the offseason. Cincinnati allowed running back Cedric Benson to leave as a free agent, replacing him with BenJarvus Green-Ellis. They also allowed Caldwell and Simpson to become unrestricted free agents. Caldwell is gone. The Bengals haven’t ruled out signing Simpson, who is serving a 15-day jail sentence in northern

Kentucky on a drug-related charge. Simpson also faces a four-game suspension from the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy. Getting Shipley back will be a big step. He quickly developed into a dependable slot receiver as a rookie in 2010, catching 52 passes and three touchdowns. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the second game last season. Shipley met with Dalton, another Texan, for light workouts a few days last week to see how his knee responded. He ran pass patterns and didn’t have a problem. “It felt real good,” Shipley said. “I went back-to-back days, which was big for me.” Notes: The Bengals agreed to new contracts with long snapper Clark Harris, a restricted free agent, and safety Jeromy Miles, who led their special teams in tackles last season. ... Dalton worked on his long passing over the winter, trying to get more loft on his throws. Dalton frequently missed on long passes last season.

SCOREBOARD High school High School sports This week TONIGHT Baseball Minster at Crestview Lehman at Upper Scioto Valley Softball Lehman at Upper Scioto —— THURSDAY Baseball Anna at New Knoxville Fort Loramie at Jackson Center Fairlawn at Botkins Lima Perry at Riverside Houston at Russia Fort Loramie at Jackson Center New Bremen at St. Henry Versailles at Greenville Softball Fairlawn at Botkins Lma Perry at Riverside Houston at Russia Fort Loramie at Jackson Center St. Henry at New Bremen Minster at Fort Recovery Versailles at Coldwater Boys tennis Xenia at Sidney —— FRIDAY Track Jackson Center, Fort Loramie, New Knoxville at Anna Sidney at Wapak Relays Houston at Ansonia Relays Fairlawn at Waynesfield Baseball Sidney vs. Fairborn at Wright State Indian Lake at Jackson Center Riverside at Houston Fort Recovery at Minster Coldwater at Versailles Softball Jackson Center at Indian Lake Riverside at Fort Loramie Inv. Houston at Newton Versailles at Greenville Sidney at Fairborn Boys tennis Tipp City at Lehman Sidney at West Milton —— SATURDAY Baseball Versailles at Anna St. Marys at Sidney (2) Indian Lake at Jackson Center Riverside at Houston Inv. Minster at Loramie Inv. Softball Jackson at Indian Lake Riverside at Loramie Inv. Houston at Waynesfield (2) Marion Local at Minster (2) Graham at Versailles (2) Christian Aca. at Cedarville (2) Track Fort Loramie, Minster at West Milton Inv. Sidney, Lehman, Versailles at Piqua Inv. New Knoxville at Delphos St. John’s Inv.

SOFTBALL High school rankings Ohio High School Softball Coaches Poll Week 1 of 6 DIVISION I — 1. North Canton Hoover; 2. Lebanon; 3. Elyria; 4. Central Crossing; 5. Medina; 6. Olentangy Orange; 7. (tie) Pickerington Central and Lakota East; 9. Holland Springfield; 10. Lakota West. DIVISION II — 1. LeGrange Keystone; 2. Poland Seminary; 3. River Valley; 4. Woodridge; 5. Licking Valley; 6. Greenville; 7. Granville; 8. (tie) Warren Local and Kenton Ridge; 10. Ben Logan. DIVISION III — 1. Lucasville Valley; 2. Liberty Union; 3. Milan Edison; 4. Bloom Carroll; 5. North Union; 6. Wellston; 7. Warren Champion; 8. West Liberty-Salem; 9. Fairland; 10. Otsego. DIVISION IV — 1. Strasburg Franklin; 2. Portsmoth Clay; 3.

Crestline; 4. New Riegel; 5. Covington; 6. Portsmouth Notre Dame; 7. MINSTER; 8. (tie) Newark Catholic and Jackson Milton; 10. Tuscarawas Central Catholic.

BASEBALL High school rankings Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association State rankings Week 1 of 5 DIVISION I — 1. Grove City 10-1; 2. Cincinnati Elder 11-3; 3. Cincinnati Moeller 10-3; 4. Ashland 9-0; 5. Jackson 8-1; 6. Strongsville 8-2; 7. Mason 10-3; 8. Centerville 10-1; 9. Mayfield 7-1; 10. Anthony Wayne 8-1. DIVISION II — 1. New Richmond 11-0; 2. Defiance 9-1; 3. Wapakoneta 10-1; 4. Columbus DeSales 11-3; 5. Sheridan 9-1; 6. Jonathan Alder 9-3; 7. Granville 92; 8. Gallia Academy 14-3; 9. Indian Valley 7-1; 10. Tipp City 9-4. DIVISION III — 1. Wheelersburg 11-0; 2. Ontario 11-0; 3. Summit Country Day 11-1; 4. Carlisle 14-2; 5. Portsmouth West 10-1; 6. (tie) edison 9-1, and Canton Central Catholic 9-1; 8. VERSAILLES 123; 9. Adena 10-3; 11. Madeira 10.3. Other area teams receiving votes: Coldwater, Miami East DIVISION IV — 1. Hopewell Loudon 9-0; 2. Defiance Tinora 9-1; 3. Bethel 11-1; 4. Rittman 10-1; 5. John F. Kennedy 8-0; 6. Leipsic 101; 7. Seven Hills 9-1; 8. Southern 13-0; 9. North Central 9-1; 10. Newark Catholic 5-5. ALSO: 12. MINSTER 12-2 Other area teams receiving votes: Fort Loramie, Arcanum, Marion Local, Lehman.

Major Leagues National League At A Glance By The Associated Press Monday's Games Washington 6, Houston 3 N.Y. Mets 6, Atlanta 1 San Diego 7, Colorado 1 Arizona 5, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 5, San Francisco 2 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. Wednesday's Games N.Y. Mets (Dickey 2-0) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 0-1), 12:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 0-1) at Arizona (D.Hudson 1-0), 3:40 p.m. Houston (Harrell 1-0) at Washington (Zimmermann 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Garza 1-0) at Miami (Buehrle 0-2), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 1-0) at Milwaukee (Greinke 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Latos 0-1) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 1-0), 8:15 p.m. San Diego (Richard 1-0) at Colorado (Nicasio 0-0), 8:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 0-1) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-0), 10:15 p.m. Thursday's Games Chicago Cubs at Miami, 12:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 1:45 p.m. Houston at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Philadelphia at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. —— American League Monday’s Games

Reds put Cairo on DL CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds placed infielder Miguel Cairo on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an injured hamstring and called up infielder Todd Frazier from Triple-A Louisville. Cairo hurt his left hamstring during a loss at Washington on Saturday. He’s eligible to be reinstated on April 30. Cairo appeared in four games, going 1 for 9 with an RBI. Frazier was the final player cut from the roster before opening day, optioned to the minors to open a spot when the Reds claimed reliever Alfredo Simon off waivers from Baltimore. Frazier led the club with five homers and 15 RBIs during spring training, when he played first base, third base and outfield.

UK starters head to NBA LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's starting lineup of three freshmen and two sophomores did most everything together en route to the school's eighth national title. Now, they will each go their separate ways in the NBA. Freshmen Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Marquis Teague, and sophomores Terrence Jones and Doron Lamb declared for the draft in a nationally televised news conference Tuesday night.

SOFTBALL Tampa Bay 1, Boston 0 Minnesota 7, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore 10, Chicago White Sox 4, 10 innings Detroit 3, Kansas City 2 L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 0 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. Wednesday’s Games Minnesota (Marquis 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Price 1-1) at Toronto (Morrow 0-0), 7:07 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 1-0) at Boston (Beckett 1-1), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore (Tom.Hunter 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Peavy 1-0), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 0-1) at Kansas City (Hochevar 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (Colon 2-1) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 0-2), 10:05 p.m. Cleveland (D.Lowe 2-0) at Seattle (Vargas 1-1), 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Boston at Washington, 7:30 The linescore: p.m. Coldwater .....300 210 3_9 8 1 Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 Anna .............003 002 3_8 8 5 WP: Gillis; LP: Keener p.m. Records: Anna 4-8, ColdFriday, April 20 x-Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, water 7-4. 7:30 p.m. —— Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Washington at Boston, 3 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 6:30 VERSAILLES — p.m. Ottawa at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. Lehman visited VerSan Jose at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. sailles Tuesday and the Chicago at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Lady Tigers came away Sunday, April 22 x-Boston at Washington, TBD with a 5-4 victory, holdx-Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, ing off the Lady Cavs in TBD the seventh inning. x-Nashville at Detroit, TBD x-Los Angeles at Vancouver, Versailles goes to 5-9 TBD with the win and Monday, April 23 x-NY Rangers at Ottawa, TBD Lehman is 5-8. x-Phoenix at Chicago, TBD Meghan Bennett had x-St. Louis at San Jose, TBD doubles and a single two Tuesday, April 24 for Lehman, and Julia x-Florida at New Jersey, TBD x-Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Harrelson added three TBD singles. x-Detroit at Nashville, TBD For Versailles, Kayla x-Vancouver at Los Angeles, TBD McEldowney singled and

Versailles holds off Lehman 5-4

GOLF Senior Swingers Senior Swingers Retired mens Golf League At Shelby Oaks April 2 Game of the day — Scramble South — Paul Bremke, Paul Wiehe, Lloyd Wiford 29.67. North — Jim Boyd, Tom Dunnavant, Ed Christopher, Don Long 28.0 West — Bob Enneking, Elmer McMaster, John Wisler 29.1. —— April 9 Game of the day — Low netfive blind holes; long putt Low net — Ed Johnson 15.5; Marvin Snider 17.5, Jim Boyd, Chuck Knouff, Terry Skelley, KenMcCormick 18.0 Long putt — Jerry Kauffman, south; Bainer Masur, north; Hank Patterson, west.

HOCKEY NHL playoffs National Hockey League Daily Playoff Glance The Associated Press All Times EDT (x-if necessary) FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Monday, April 16 NY Rangers 1, Ottawa 0, NY Rangers leads series 2-1 Boston 4, Washington 3, Boston leads series 2-1 St. Louis at San Jose, 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 New Jersey 4, Florida 3 Nashville at Detroit, n Phoenix at Chicago, n 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.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Jordan Norwood has signed his tender as an exclusiverights player. Norwood made four starts for Cleveland last season. He caught 23 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown. The former Penn State player showed he could be a potential big-play threat in Cleveland’s west coast system. The 25-year-old Norwood will make a base salary of $465,000 this season as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement. Norwood was originally signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He was waived and spent some time on Philadelphia’s practice squad before being released and re-signed by the Browns.

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homered, and Madison Monnin and Danielle Langston had two hits. Langston was the winning pitcher, striking out 10. The linescore: Lehman ......001 010 2_4 11 1 Versailles ......112 010 x_5 8 0 WP: Langston; LP: Bundy Records: Versailles 5-9, Lehman 5-8.

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Riverside tops JC JACKSON CENTER — Riverside beat Jackson Center 11-0 in five innings to go to 8-6 on the year. Taylor Anderson had two hits and drove in three and Karli Castle had two hits for Riverside. Anderson had a home run and Whitney Jenkins a triple.

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Students compete at music event Five Sidney Middle School students participated in the Ohio Music Education Association’s Junior High Level Solo & Ensemble Contest Saturday. The contest was held at Fairlawn High School. Tori Heffner, eighth grade; Lauren Heaton, seventh grade; and Rebecca Carter, eighth grade, all earned superior (I) ratings. Diana Lightle, seventh grade, and Kalya Frick, eighth grade, earned excellent (II) ratings. Vocal coaches included Frank Fahrer, David Schneider and Choral Director Brittany Moore. “We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments on Saturday,” Moore said.

Village plans annual yard cleanup DEGRAFF — The village’s annual Spring Yard Cleanup will be held May 15 and 16. Leaves and small yard waste must be placed in the orange/yellow bags provided by the village. The first bag is free to all utility customers. There will be a 50-cent charge per bag for additional bags. Small branches and twigs should be tied in small bundles and placed at the curb. Branch size should not exceed 5 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter. There will be only one stop at each residence because the village is renting the chipper for only two days.

Committee to hold meeting DEGRAFF — A special meeting of the DeGraff Street Committee will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. The committee will be meeting with employees to discuss existing employee uniform benefits and needs.

Garage sale set in village MINSTER — The Minster community garage sale will be held April 2728. A booklet with all the garage sales has been published and will be available to the public at Wagner’s IGA and Jenni’s Hallmark on April 25. Proceeds from the garage sale are used for projects by the Garden Club. For further information call (419) 628-4082.

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Former local woman leads group of Catholic sisters BY MARY ELLEN EGBERT “As I was preparing to travel to Orange, Calif., for the Silver Jubilee at Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, Jayne informed me that she had a surprise for me,” said Marianne Helmlinger, of Sidney, mother of Sister Jayne Helmlinger. “She had been chosen to fill the position of general superior for her congregation.” Helmlinger is youngest of the seven children of Marianne Helmlinger and the late Robert Helmlinger. A 1976 graduate of Sidney High School, she continued her education at Mount St. Joseph College in Cincinnati before she transferred to Wright State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.

‘Received the calling’ “After her graduation from Wright State, Jayne moved to Texas where she found a Catholic church she began to attend,” Marianne said. “Her church had several programs she was very interested in and that’s when she received the calling to work within the church in health care and missions. “She is very good at what she does, and she enjoys her work.” It was during her stay in Texas when Helmlinger became acquainted with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. It was this group that sponsors and serves at St. Mary of the Plains Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Helmlinger became involved in community service there for several months before she decided to move to Orange, Calif. While in California, she became a candidate with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. During a candidacy, a young woman lives with and shares the lifestyles of the sisters in order to experience a life in the ministry as a member of

gation goes through me. We are strategic planners for the ministry as well as the sisters within the ministry. We make sure the retiring sisters are cared for, we work in relationship with one another and with the people in our congregation. “No matter what we are doing within the ministry, be it health care, social services, schools and all needs included, we specifically bring the gift of reconciliation and unity. We are faithful to our commitment to partnering with our co-ministers and in responding to the needs of the day. Our God-given gifts and talents will evolve as we influence and are influenced by the needs of the global world in which we live.” Many members of the Photo provided Helmlinger family traveled to SISTER JAYNE Helmlinger, formerly of Sidney, is the general California for the General superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Chapter to celebrate the apand a second master’s in theo- pointment of Helmlinger to the group. It is in this time the position of general supethat a potential candidate be- logical arts and health care missions from Aquinas Insti- rior. Besides Marianne, sibgins making the decision to lings, nieces and nephews all permanently become a mem- tution of Theology. made the journey to Orange. In 2011 the Sisters of St. ber of the sisterhood. Helmlinger is not alone in Joseph of Orange celebrated Helmlinger was an assisits 100th Jubilee as members the choice to enter the mintant chaplain at the Univeristry. gathered at an assembly sity of California in Irvine where the General Council for and volunteered every week ‘Deeply rooted’ the following five years is at the SOS food distribution “Our family is deeply named. This council consists center in Costa Mesa during rooted in the Catholic of five members who work as Church,” Marianne said. “In her candidacy. a team and are responsible addition to Jayne being honLife of ministry for promoting quality commu- ored with her position, our In 1987, she was received nity life that supports the son, Peter, is a priest with the into the novitiate of the Sismission of the congregation. Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He ters of St. Joseph of Orange worked as an engineer for 15 where she studied and prayed General superior years before he was called in The candidates for this to prepare herself for a life of to the ministry.” ministry. And during this two- council are chosen after a “Jayne is a tremendous year of discernment and year period, she volunteered person,” said Jayne’s sister, prayer. After consideration at Catholic Worker, serving Molly Helmlinger, of Sidney. and prayer, Helmlinger was homeless people. Because of “She is multitalented and chosen to lead the General her education, experience in very humble. Jayne has a seradministration and heart for Council as the new general vant’s heart … . With all her superior. She, along with an health care, Helmlinger talents and training, she was assistant general superior began working in hospitals called by God to fulfill this and three councilors, will that were sponsored by the role with an emphasis on serve for five years. Sisters of St. Joseph of Or“What this means is that I health care in which the Comange. In 1989, she took her will be in charge of an entire munity of St. Joseph is very first vows. strong. She answered that Her education continued as congregation of women,” call to servanthood and leads she earned a master’s degree Helmlinger explained. “Anything that has to do with the a very fulfilling life always in administration from the ministry through the congre- helping others.” University of Notre Dame

CBC offers cookbook to donors Kathy Pleiman, Shelby and Logan County coordinator for the Community Blood Center, reported there will be opportunities to donate blood locally the week of April 23 and a special-edition cookbook will be offered to all blood donors. On Tuesday, the Community Blood Center will be in Russia for a large public blood drive. St. Remy Hall will be the site for the drive from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Whole blood, double red cells, platelets and plasma will be collected at St. Remy’s Hall. Carl York of the Knights of Columbus serves as chairman for this blood drive. On April 25, Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine will host a public blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whole blood will be collected at Mary Rutan Hospital. Kim Sanford of Mary Rutan serves as chairwoman. The Community Blood Center is giving a new thank-you gift to donors during the upcoming weeks.

recipes in the book, well more than any other dish. Between the “Apple Treasures,” “Big Batch Butterscotch,” “Kristie’s Snickerdoodles” or the “Monster Cookies” it will be a tough choice which to bake first, Pleiman said. But the book also reflects the variety of foods produced by volunteers. Mobile blood drives often become moveable feasts, with spreads that rival a tailgate party at the Ohio State “Shoe” or the carefully crafted culinary works gracing the cover of Gourmet magazine, Pleiman said. These include “Texas Caviar Dip,” “Bachelor Soup,” “Easy Pleasing Meatloaf,” “Nana’s Lentils” and “Granny’s Chicken Dumplings.”

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doing good and eating well!” Recent blood drives were successful. On March 21 and 22, Honda of America hosted an associate blood drive that resulted in 99 donors registering. Twelve were deferred for medical reasons, resulting in 79 units of blood collected for local hospitals. Seven people gave for the first time at Honda. Lisha Hemmelgarn of Honda’s medical department served as chairwoman. On March 23, Fairlawn High School hosted a public drive for students and public donors which resulted in 81 donors registering. Eleven were deferred and 69 units of blood were collected. Twenty-four people gave for the first time at Fairlawn High School. Kevin Gump served as chairman for this blood drive. On April 5, Peerless Group hosted a blood drive that resulted in 23 doors registering. Two were deferred and 21 units of blood were collected. Rob Zielsdorf serves as chairman for Peerless Group.

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On April 5, Ring Container Technolo“I Did It for the Cookie” cookbook is a gies and Ross Aluminum partnered to The cookbook will also prove to be a first for CBC. Now through May 12, any- handy kitchen helper with information host a blood drive that resulted in 18 one who registers to donate at any CBC pages on pantry basics, herbs and spices, donors registering. Six were deferred, rebranch location and most community sulting in 12 units collected for local hosbaking tips, measurement charts, and blood drives will receive a free copy of pitals. Sara Smith served as chairwoman some useful advice on napkin folding. this original, donor-inspired publication. Also, if people are looking for the cook for Ring/Ross blood drive. On April 10, Nash Finch, of BelleThe new cookbook is a gift from behind the recipe, the book provides an donors for donors. Throughout the fall index of all contributors. As it says in the fontaine, hosted a blood drive that resulted in 21 people registering. Seven and early winter, CBC collected recipes dedication, the “I Did it for the Cookie” submitted from blood donors, blood-drive cookbook is about the people who are so were deferred and 13 units of blood were collected from Nash Finch employees. organizers and volunteers, friends, supwilling to help others: “In this recipe porters and staff members. Then came book we celebrate not only the time-hon- Sonya Murphy served as chairwoman for Nash Finch. the long process of organizing and editored tradition of the blood drive cookie, On April 10, American Legion Sheer ing all the recipes into a collection of but also the connection between sharing more than 270 dishes presented in a the gift of life and sharing a table. Blood Post in Jackson Center hosted a blood 175-page, soft-cover, spiral-bound cookdrive volunteers draw from their richest drive that resulted in 58 donors. Seven were deferred for medical reasons, 36 book. recipes to say a sincere ‘thank you’ to donors gave whole blood, five gave douDonors like to joke they “did it for the donors. They cook, bake and assemble ble red cells and nine gave platelets. Two cookie” and that affection for the tradidelightful dishes to help donors replace tional treat comes through in more than what they have sacrificed and to provide people gave for the first time at Jackson Center Legion. the title. There are more than 70 cookie the warm satisfaction that comes from

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TODAY IN HISTORY CROSSWORD HOROSCOPE Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Today is Wednesday, April Those of you who are celebrating a the are 109th day of 2012. 18, birthday likely to get involved in severalare new,257 successful in There days endeavors left in the the year ahead. Although each might year. beToday’s relativelyHighlight small, their in collective reHistory: turns could add up into a hefty sum. On April 18, 1942, an air ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Estabfrom the USS squadron lish your own agenda if you can.HorYou’ll net led by Lt. James H. know better thanCol. anyone what you need to accomplish what and can Doolittle raided and Tokyo wait. Don’t let anybody or anything other Japanese cities during take you off course. World War II. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Being this mood, date:you’re dying to tell inOn a devilish ■ In Paul Revere others the 1775, secret you possess. If you give in his and tell all, you’ll be in the began famous ride from soup. Charlestown to Lexington, GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A social Mass., warning American involvement could prove to be both colonists that the especially British enjoyable and instructive, were coming. if you’re interacting with a small group. have a way of ■ InIntimate 1831,circles the University much. in Tuscaloosa ofrevealing Alabama CANCER (June opened. 21-July 22) — Bewas officially cause you have the capacity to focus ■ In 1906, a devastating on significant objectives, achieving earthquake struck SanisFransuccess in your endeavors likely. cisco, followed bya raging Once you establish goal, youfires; won’t be dissuadedof from your task. death estimates the final LEOrange (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’reand not toll between 3,000 likely to be much of a talker, but when 6,000. you do speak up it will be with some■ that In needs 1910, thing to be suffragists said, and will showed up at thetoU.S. be of extreme value your Capitol listeners. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A close with half a million signatures friend of yoursthat could receive some imdemanding women have portant information the right to vote. from a reliable source and won’t be remiss about ■ In 1912, theyouRMS sharing it with you. What learn Carpathia, carrying could make or save you money. survivors the 23-Oct. Titanic LIBRA of (Sept. 23)disaster, — When making an agreement with arrived inimportant New York. another, sure to scrutinize all the ■ In be 1934, the first launfine print. Chances are it’ll be those dromat (called a “washatenasty “insignificant” items that cause ria”) opened trouble down thein line.Fort Worth, Texas. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — This is an■excellent day the to ridfirst get rid of all In 1942, World thoseIInasty, minorofjobs thatStars have War edition The piled up. Clear the decks so that you and Stripes was published as can make room for more important aprojects weekly newspaper. coming your way. ■ In 1945,(Nov. famed SAGITTARIUS 23-Dec.Ameri21) — A can war correspondent Ernie social contact you’ve established could be of 44, big help Pyle, wasconcerning killed bysomething Japanthatgunfire is occurring another areaisof ese on inthe Pacific your life. She or he will be just the land of Ie Shima, off person you need to help out. Okinawa. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — ■ In 1949, the Drop everything andRepublic take care of of something important that only you Ireland was proclaimed. can to a successful conclusion. ■bring In 1954, Gamal Abdel It probably involves a domestic affair. Nasser seized power, becomAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A ing prime minister of Egypt. perfect opportunity to bring out into ■open In a1978, Senate apthe criticalthe matter that you’ve been reluctant discuss may Canal present proved the toPanama itself. Don’t waste thisfor chance unTreaty, providing the to comload. turnover of control of plete PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Think the waterway to Panama on in terms of making a lot of small profthe last day of 1999. its instead of scoring one big kill. LitIn 1983, 63 people, tle■ gains have better chances inof occurring,17 andAmericans, they can add up into cluding were something significant. killed at the U.S. Embassy in COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Beirut, Lebanon, by a suicide Syndicate, Inc.

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Partly cloudy with east winds around 5 mph High: 68°

Partly cloudy with south winds 5 to 10 mph Low: 48°

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Saturday

Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers High: 72° Low: 42°

Showers likely, 60% chance of rain High: 52° Low: 38°

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Friday ................................trace Saturday.............................0.52 Sunday..............................none Monday .............................none Month to date.....................0.52 Year to date........................7.49

LOCAL OUTLOOK

Monday

Sunrise/Sunset Wednesday’s sunset..8:19 p.m. Thursday’s sunrise.....6:52 a.m. Thursday’s sunset......8:20 p.m.

It’ll be cooler, drier High pressure building down from the north will keep us dry over the next few d a y s . Cooler air is also coming in with this feature, so highs today will be closer to normal. Then, we'll see a bit of a warming trend as we head through the rest of the week. The next good chance of rain comes Friday evening/overnight and into Saturday.

Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com.

National forecast Forecast highs for Wednesday, April 18

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Several Areas of Spring Rain In The Country Rain is expected in the Northwest, while another storm will track through the Upper Midwest. Rain along the eastern seaboard will also increase throughout the day from Florida through the Mid-Atlantic. Weather Underground • AP

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April 18, 1912 The annual Cosmos dinner given at the beautiful new home of Miss Hazel Watson on Beech Street marks one of the brilliant events of this season. Covers were laid for fourteen active members of the club. After dinner an entertaining literary and muprogram was sical enjoyed. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social manner. ––––– At the last meeting of the Sidney Motorcycle Club held at Monroe’s restaurant, most of the members were present, and several lofty speeches were turned loose. Considerable discussion was indulged in concerning the habit of some riders who make a business of fast riding in town and the practice was unanimously condemned by the club. The open muffler nuisance on the streets was also given a jolt and was severely criticized.

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April 18, 1937 Announcement was MICH. made today that Milo Cleveland (Bud) Taylor has taken Toledo 60° | 37° over the operating man66° | 38° agement of the Sidney Youngstown golf course and will im63° | 33° Mansfield mediately start work on PA. 65° | 36° it to have the course in good shape early in May when the local golf seaColumbus Dayton son will be officially 68° | 41° 68° | 40° opened. Taylor is well known in Sidney, having Cincinnati been a basketball player 70° | 44° during his high school career and has kept up Portsmouth an active interest in 70° | 47° W.VA. sports. He has become KY. an able golfer. © 2012 Wunderground.com ––––– ThunderIce Flurries Cloudy storms Mac Millen fracture Partly reduction apparatus has Rain Showers Snow Cloudy been recently installed Weather Underground • AP at the Wilson Memorial AccuWeather.com forecast for daytime conditions, low/high temperatures Hospital and is now ready for use. The acquisition of this apparatus by the hospital is in line with the policy of the newest and best of modern equipment. This fine HUE: I am 90 years old. urethra so a full bladder new piece of equipment Aside from my legs, I still can never completely is the gift of Mr. C.D. have my marbles and empty itself. Men with an Beck. working parts. I had can- enlarged gland wake up 50 years cer of the prostate three several times a night beApril 18, 1962 times. I have asked sev- cause their bladders fill Ohio’s 1961 Mother of eral urologists plus mine, up with urine in short the Year, Mrs. V.W. but don’t get a sensible order. answer. I hope you can Your idea of using a offer one. Why can’t they stent to prop open the ureput a stent in the prostate thra is a wonderful one. A so it doesn’t block the flow stent is a small metal coil of urine when it enlarges? that’s self-expanding. The VA gave me up at 80 Stents are used to prop and said I wouldn’t die open heart arteries that from prostate cancer. have become clogged from Thank you. — D.S. cholesterol buildup. ANSWER: You’re talk- Stents have saved many ing about two separate from a heart attack. conditions: prostate canUrethral stents have cer and prostate enlarge- been devised and tried. ment. It’s prostate Most urologists have enlargement that’s the abandoned their use. Minusual cause of an inability erals in the urine often deto empty the bladder. The posit on the stent and urethra, the tube that eventually block it. Secruns from the bladder and ondly, in the urethra, scar through the penis, also tissue adds to stent obpasses through the struction. And finally, it is prostate gland. An en- technically difficult to relarged gland squeezes the move a urethral stent.

Epilepsy information offered DEAR DR. We also make reDONOHUE: I ferrals to other saw a copy of your key agencies or column in which a resources that writer asked may not be known about resources to the caller. If for epilepsy inforthere is any way mation other than we can be of assisthe Internet. I tance to those thought I might To your seeking informalet you know that tion or support, good I have operated a we are happy to nationwide, toll- health do so. Our toll-free free information Dr. Paul G. number is 800line on epilepsy, 642-0500. — P. Donohue called the Gibson, director, Epilepsy Information Epilepsy Information Service, since 1979. We Service, Wake Forest have taken more than School of Medicine. half a million calls during ANSWER: Thank you this time and are avail- so much for making my able 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon- readers and me cognizant day through Friday. We of your services. I receive are more than happy to many questions from discuss most any aspect of readers who have epilepsy epilepsy and its ramifica- or have a relative or friend tions with callers. When who has it. They will be we don’t have the an- happy to learn of this inswers, we will do every- formation center. thing we can to seek them out, if there are answers. DEAR DR. DONO-

LeMaster of Sidney, saw the mother who succeeded her into the mother-honor of the state officially receive that recognition in Columbus Saturday. In the ceremony, taking place in the Columbus Athletic Club, Mrs. LeMaster witnessed the official rite to make Mrs. John Glenn Sr., New Concord, the “1962 Mother of the Year.” ––––– County Commissioner and Mrs. Francis DeLoye breathed easier today when they were informed that a field mouse which bit their six-year-old daughter, Anna Marie, was not rabid. ––––– Delphis Richardson, Anna High School Junior, was honored as “Teen-ager of the Month” by the Sidney Optimist Club at its luncheon meeting Tuesday in the Hotel Wagner.

25 years April 18, 1987 RUSSIA — Russia High School juniors and seniors will dine, dance and crown a new king and queen at the Russia High School prom April 25 at the Community Center here. This year’s candidates for prom are Teresa queen Heuing, Deb Luthman, and Cindy Monnier. King candidates are David Meyer, Dwayne Puthoff and Eric Voisard. ––––– Kimberly K. Davis, a senior at Jackson Center High School, has been named the Sidney Optimist Club’s Teen-Ager of the Month. Miss Davis is the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray State Davis, 17955 Route 274, Jackson Center.

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Daughter probably realizes her mom never wanted her around DEAR ABBY: My The deeper truth is I youngest daughter, wanted another child “Lizzy,” the sweetest and deliberately got and most conscienRuth pregnant. I tious of my children, never told anyone, has been cut off yet even after Ruth diagain by her mother, vorced me several “Ruth.” Ruth presyears later. As far as I sured Lizzy to graduknow, she has always ate from high school a accepted it as accidenDear year early because she tal. Abby couldn’t date with a What I did was Abigail child still at home. wrong, yet I can’t (Her words.) After Van Buren imagine a world withgraduation, Lizzy was out my daughter in it. Lizzy is shipped off to another state the only one of my children for college, then abandoned to who has become close to me find her own funding for con- since the divorce. The others tinued education. all believe their mother’s lies Lizzy feels unwanted by about me — that I cheated on her mother and desperately her, which is the opposite of wants to know why. The truth what really happened. is, Ruth didn’t want that Should I share the truth pregnancy in the first place about her birth with my and has held it against Lizzy. daughter? I’m not sure be-

cause I have always believed it is a major mistake to admit to a child of any age that their pregnancy was a surprise, let alone that it was unwanted. Two of my siblings weren’t planned, and one of them has become a bitter and distant adult. I want to help my daughter understand and accept her mother’s insane actions and get on with her own life. What should I do? — GUILT-RIDDEN DAD DEAR GUILT-RIDDEN: Lizzy already has a pretty good idea that she wasn’t wanted, and I wouldn’t be surprised if her mother hasn’t told her she was a “surprise” baby. Do not try to expiate your feelings of guilt by telling your daughter what you have told me. That is a discussion you should have

with your confessor, not your child. It may take a therapist to help Lizzy forgive her mother and get on with her life. What you should do is pay for at least half of her therapy and contribute toward her education. DEAR ABBY: My son was recently diagnosed with bone cancer and is currently receiving treatment. We heard about a fundraiser for pediatric cancer being held in our community. We joined the event and have received many donations from family and friends. As much as I want to handwrite thank-you cards, between his treatments, my work schedule and my other kids I can’t find the time. Is an email thank you OK? The

donations have all been made online. — WANTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING DEAR WANTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING: I know you are under a lot of pressure right now. However, please refrain from expressing your gratitude by email. Send short, handwritten, personal notes — a few at a time — to those who gave money, as your schedule permits. It is the proper thing to do, and they will be appreciated. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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KTH Parts Industries, Inc., a quality oriented manufacturer of stamped and welded auto parts, located in St. Paris, Ohio has immediate openings for Second Shift Production associates. The successful candidate must have a good work history and be able to work overtime including Saturdays. KTH Parts offers a very attractive benefit package, competitive wage, and a team oriented manufacturing environment, including:

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Qualified candidates should send a resume to: KTH Parts Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 0940 St. Paris, OH 43072 Attn: Production Recruiter KTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert Miller, Dr. Prasvna Madireddy, Dorothy Love Retirement Community staff, nurses and aides, The entire staff of Wilson Hospice, Pastors Phil Chilcote and Leoman Branscum & wife, Staff of Forest Hill Cemetery, Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, especially Jerry Sowers and family, Pall Bearers, friends, family and anyone who sent flowers, gifts, food, cares, condolences, thoughts and prayers. As a family, we are deeply touched by the expressions of sympathy, and grateful for each and every one who had a part in celebrating the life of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Thank you all. Sincerely, The family of Edward Bell Sr.

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Open house in honor of Virginia Brunson’s 90th Birthday! April 18, 1922. This honorary event will be held on April 22, 2012 from 1-4pm at the Jackson Center Family Life Center, 310 Davis St. Jackson Center, O H. This event will be hosted by her 4 children, Ronnie (Geri) Brunson, Terry (Georgia) Brunson, Cheryl Brunson, and Steve (Bonnie) Brunson. Virgina has been blessed with 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Please come to help her celebrate this special day! No Gifts Please. 2274635

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Local manufacturing company is accepting applications for: MAINTENANCE TECH B (2nd shift FT): 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.

MAINTENANCE TECH A (1st shift FT): Must understand the design, fabrication, and repair needs of the customer; Must have journeyman's license and sufficient maintenance experience OR a minimum of 5 years of experience performing tasks typical of a licensed journeyman in the areas of electric, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, design of/building machines.

QUALITY TECH (1st shift FT): Will serve as a resource for quality-related issues for internal and external customers; will verify that quality provisions are met in relation to Industry Products processes and TS-16949 requirements; must be a self-motivated, team oriented person with critical thinking skills, ability to use various measuring equipment, computer programs and blue prints. Ideal candidate will have previous Quality experience in a manufacturing setting and advanced knowledge in MSA, Calibration, Metrology, and AIAG/ SPC programs.

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DRIVERS Livestock transportation company seeking OTR drivers, home weekends. Owner operators welcome to apply. Call (937)295-2768 sgoubeaux@ hotmail.com

1 BEDROOM, Northend Sidney, appliances, air, some utilities, laundry facility, NO PETS. $375, (937)394-7265

Only $21.75

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" (937)492-3450

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

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

2012

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MCCARTYVILLE, 13465 Renee Drive, Thursday, April 19, Friday, April 20, 9am-4pm, Saturday, April 21, 9am-Noon. 70 years of accumulated goods must go! Furniture, tools, antiques, pool table, dishes, appliances, craft & gardening supplies, Christmas. IMMACULATE SALE!

If you would like your photo returned, please include a SASE along with your payment. Please contact us at (937)498-5925 with questions.

CONGRATULATIONS

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2011 CASEY HUSSEY Anna High School You’re very special to us! Love, Grandma Melda & Grandpa Mike Hussey

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.

BUY $ELL SEEK

LAWNMOWER Dixon, 42 inch cut. $500. (937)498-0669 SECTIONAL SOFABED, tan. Bag Boy golf cart & bag. Call for details & email photos. Each $100, (937)295-2323.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Please submit information along with a payment of $21.75 to: Sidney Daily News Attn: Grad Ads 1451 North Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365

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

extenheavy exten$150. shape.

Garage Sale

DEADLINE IS 5:00 P.M., MAY 4, 2012

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LADDERS 1 Pair sion ladder, 40ft, duty, $250. 1 Pair sion ladder, 36ft, Good (937)492-2148