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Sidney, Ohio

April 23, 2012

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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • James E. Robinaugh • Greta L. Pepper • Donald J. Homan • Doris L. Coy • Romona J. Montgomery • Willard N. McKinney • Eugene A. ‘Gene’ Steinke

INDEX Agriculture .............................8 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................13-15 Comics................................12 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................10 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries..............................3 Sports............................18-20 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 .................6 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....11

TODAY’S THOUGHT “What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself know nothing, and for whom you care as little.”

— Lord Byron, English poet (1788-1824) For more on today in history, turn to Page 12.

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Men arrested after robbery A Sidney man and a Trotwood man are in jail for allegedly robbing the Sidney Inn on Saturday.

Saturday around 6 a.m., Sidney Police units were dispatched to the Sidney Inn, 400 Folkerth Ave., in regard to a robbery. It was reported that a man, concealing his face by wearing a hooded sweatshirt, walked into the front lobby and jumped the front desk and removed money from the cash register. The man then fled from the building and met up with a second man near a waiting vehicle in the parking lot. A Sidney patrol unit responding to the call observed the suspects. Both individuals got into the waiting vehicle and drove off. A pursuit ensued for several minutes with the vehicle driving eastbound on Ohio 47 and throughout the Park Street and Buckeye Street areas of the city. The pursuit ended in the area of Park Street and Linden Avenue after the vehicle’s tires were deflated using stop-stick devices.

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diately. The driver ran on foot.

A K-9 track for the driver was conducted leading officers to 338 Park St. Officers surrounded the residence and discovered that a basement window had been broken. Officers contacted the occupants of the residence, who were unaware of the incident. Officers searched the basement and located the driver hiding there.

He was discovered to have approximately $255 in his pocket that was reportedly taken from the Sidney Inn’s register.

The driver, identified as Joshua Bockrath, 21, 1117 Hilltop Ave. Apt. B, was charged with one count of robbery, a felony of the third degree; burglary, a felony of the See ROBBERY/Page 3

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Warming up Carla Cabinder, of Sidney, keeps her dog Lexi warm as they wait to take part in the MS Walk at Tawawa Park Saturday.

This was Lexi’s third year to take part in the MS Walk.

Clark named Veteran of the Year Local Vietnam combat vet gets national honor

BY MELANIE SPEICHER mspeicher@sdnccg.com MAPLEWOOD — He’s a quiet man who has accepted the hand that life has dealt him. He has accomplished what some never achieve: a happy marriage, children and grandchildren he loves and who love him. He achieved his boyhood dream of becoming a farmer.

And now, Mike Clark, of Maplewood, is going to be recognized for the sacrifices he made for his country during the Vietnam War. Clark has been named the Veteran of the Year by the Association of Military Recruiters and Counselors (AMRAC). The criteria for the award? A soldier’s accomplishments after discharge from the military and his or her devotion to making America stronger through community service.

“A cousin of mine, Jesse James (yes that’s his real name), lives in Tennessee. He works out of his home and at times works near the Pentagon,” Clark said. “He put my name in for the veteran’s award.

“I didn’t think much about it at the time, after all I was just a lowly spec. 4th class.”

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MIKE AND Gail Clark, of Maplewood, look at the scrapbook their daughter-in-law, Dawn Clark, created from their trip to Lexington, Ky., for the Welcome Home Celebration that honored Vietnam veterans. Clark was the representative from the Sidney Daily News for the trip in 2010, which was sponsored See CLARK/Page 2 by AAA and the newspaper.

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Scheu to lead United Way campaign Bob Parker, Shelby County United Way executive director, has announced the 2012 campaign chairman will be John Scheu.

“We are very excited and honored that John has agreed to lead our 2012 campaign,” Parker said. “With the many meetings and places he needs to be because of his position with Sidney City Schools, Scheu said ‘yes’ to direct this important campaign. He has served as a division leader – Sidney Schools during the

2011 campaign while serving as the Board of Trustees president. He is currently serving his fourth year on the United Way Board of Trustees and serves as the immediate past president on the Executive Committee of the board. He brings much enthusiasm and great passion to lead our 2012 campaign.”

Scheu is currently the superintendent of Sidney City Schools. He has spent his entire career in the education field with previous assign-

ments at Hardin-Houston Local Schools and Riverside Local Schools as superintendent, plus 13 years as principal at Emerson Elementary School in Sidney. He and his wife, Cindy, have three children and three grandchildren.

He is a graduate of Dayton Meadowdale High School and Defiance College and earned his Master of Education from Xavier University and has completed post-graduate work See SCHEU/Page 3

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Fire, rescue SUNDAY -11:03 a.m: odor. Sidney firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of East South Street and Miami Avenue on a report of a natural gas odor.

-10:38 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 800 block of Country Side Street on a medical call.

-10:22 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call in the 1000 block of Apple Blossom Lane.

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sponded to 2400 Industrial Drive on a fire alarm. A steam line broke, setting off the sprinkler system.

SATURDAY -11:32 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call in the 300 block of Ironwood Drive.

-9:37 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call in the 2900 block of Fair Road.

-8:03 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 500 block of North Vandemark Road on a medical call.

-8:03 p.m.: fluids.

Firefighters responded to 1325 Willow Place on a report of fluids on the

ground. They were absorbed.

-10:55 a.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury at the intersection of Miami Avenue and Shelby Street.

-7:20 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call in the 1200 block of Taft Street.

FRIDAY -7:51 p.m.: medical. medics responded to the 500 block of North Main Avenue on a medical call.

-6:54 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 200 block of Doorley Road on a medical call.

-6:39 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury in the 300 block of Jefferson Street.

-6:21 p.m.: alarm.

Firefighters responded to 2400 Industrial Drive on a fire alarm. It was a false alarm.

-1:48 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to the 2500 block of North Kuther Road on a report of an injury.

-1:20 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury in the 900 block of Fourth Avenue.

-1:16 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury in the 3100 block of River Road.

CLARK going to be drafted,” said Mike.

So he opted not to seek another deferment and was drafted. After basic training at Fort Gordon, Ga., and infantry training in Fort McClellan, Ala., he was deployed to Vietnam in 1969. He and the other men in his squadron, Company D of the 4/47, 9th Division, lived on a U.S. Navy armored troop carrier, the USS Windham County. From the ship, the squadron would go out in the field for sometimes up to a week and then return to the boat before their next mission.

Just months later, Clark’s life changed forever.

On May 10, 1969, during one of the missions he was sent on, a land mine exploded and Clark lost both his legs and the hearing in one ear. A helicopter landed to take Clark and the other injured men in his unit to the field hospital.

The next thing he knew, Clark was waking up in a hospital in Japan.

The Purple Heart, given to soldiers wounded in battle, was pinned to the pillow in his hospital bed.

“The next time I woke up,” said Clark, “the medal was missing. Part of it was still there.”

From Japan, Mike was transferred to Walter Reed Hospital.

“The care there was OK,” he said. “We were in a ward of our own just for Vietnam veterans. At the VA Hospital, (in Dayton) they were understaffed and they had to deal with young guys who were pretty mouthy. We were 18 to 19 years of age and full of attitude.”

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They soon learned they needed to depend on one another to accomplish things while in the hospital.

“What I couldn’t do, someone else would do for me,” Clark said. “And I’d do the same for others.

The telephone was on a cart and I couldn’t get out of bed, so one of the other soldiers would get the cart for me.

“I learned I needed help and I had to help other people.”

The road back to Maplewood was a long one, and he met every challenge he faced. He came home in a wheelchair and learned to drive a tractor and car by using a groundstick to press on the gas and brakes. He then had to learn how to walk again on his prosthetic legs. But learn he did, and he walked down the aisle with the help of two canes and married his elementary school sweetheart, Gail, on Feb. 14, 1970.

Clark fulfilled his dream of farming the family farm. He began farming the 160-acre farm in 1974 and continues to farm today. He is also a member of the Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department and ran the pump for many years until he suffered back problems. He serves as treasurer for the group today, an office he has held since 1971 or 1972.

He also worked at the Maplewood post office for 38 years, retiring in 2008 as its postmaster. He was also active in the Maplewood Grange and served on the Shelby County Board of Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative. He was also on the Zoning Board of Appeals for Salem Township.

“The respect for the Vietnam veteran, it was not good then. There were hard feelings when we came home. People used to spit on veterans,” Clark said. “It has really changed. The Welcome Home ceremonies they have been doing has brought this to light.”

Clark was the Shelby County representative for a Welcome Home Ceremony held in Lexington, Ky., in 2010. The other Vietnam veterans he met from the surrounding counties, who were also honored, plan to attend Saturday’s celebration in

Jackson Center.

“When we were in Fort Knox, one general spoke about the way the Vietnam veterans were not welcomed home,” said Gail. “He said this made this generation (Vietnam veterans) so supportive of the veterans coming home now.”

During the Vietnam War, Clark said, there were 2.5 million soldiers on the ground. Today, only 825,000 soldiers who fought the ground war are living. A total of 9 million soldiers were involved in Vietnam, he said.

The Clarks have raised two sons and two daughters. Their family includes Jeff and LaCresh Clark and their daughters, Katie and Sarah; Luke and Dawn Clark and their children, Olivia, Mason and Regan; Jennifer Clark and her sons, Jay and Daniel; and Abby and Justin Vondenheuvel and their children, Brittany and Waylon.

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“We knew it was a national award,” said his wife, Gail. “We didn’t think there was much of a chance he would win. But it was nice to be nominated for it.”

Then came the news that he was the one veteran, from all the nominations received, who would be honored this year.

“They pick a veteran every year to honor,” said Mike. “It can be from any era. A couple of years ago it was a guy from Dallas, Texas, who I just happen to know, and he was from the World War II era.”

Clark will receive his award Saturday during a ceremony at the American Legion Hall in Jackson Center. An open house is being planned from 1 to 4 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 2. Family and friends are invited to attend the open house and ceremony.

Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart will speak at the ceremony. Fritz Serr, a friend of Clark’s, will read a poem he wrote.

“I think that he really deserves this award,” said Clark’s grandson, Jay Clark. “From what I’ve heard nobody gave much credit to the Vietnam War veterans when they came home. This is credit that they all deserve.”

Dr. Jerry Pionk, of the AMRAC, will be present for the ceremony.

Clark was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1968. He had received a one-year agricultural deferment after he graduated from Sidney High School in 1967. His dream was to take over the family farm.

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B U R KETTSVILLE — Donald J. Homan, 78, Burkettsville, died on April 20, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, following an automobile accident on March 31, 2012, in Mercer County.

He was born April 7, 1934, in St. Anthony, to the late Theodore H. Homan and the late Catharine Anna Knoth.

On Nov. 26, 1960, he married the late Rosamary (Holscher) Homan, who died March 31, 2012.

Surviving are three daughters, Cathy (Tom) Lennartz, of Fort Recovery, Clara (Jeff) Knittle, of Portland, Ind., and Mary (Mike) Westgerdes, of North Star; four sons, Dave (Deb) Homan, of Fort Recovery, Rich Homan, of Portland, Ind., Steve (Carrie) Homan, of Fort Recovery, and Dana Homan, of Fort Recovery; sister, Jeanette Osterholt, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Homan, of St. Anthony, and Rosalie Homan, of Coldwater.

He was preceded in death by a son, Louis Homan; a granddaughter,

Rachel Brackman; two brothers, Dallas Homan and Harold Homan; and a brother-inlaw, Herman Osterholt.

He was employed at the former St. Clair Mills, Fort Recovery, and B.J. Kaisers Trucking, Burkettsville. He also provided transportation for several Amish crews and was retired from farming.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3025, Coldwater, a lifetime member of the Progressive Sportsmans Club, Fort Recovery, and St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Paul Church, Catholic Sharpsburg, with the Rev. Thomas Dorn officiating. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Sharpsburg.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Online condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com

Doris L. Coy Doris L. Coy, 90, of 10633 County Road 25A North, died peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 2:30 a.m., at the Fair Haven Nursing Home. was Doris born Dec. 19, 1921, in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of the late Ellis and Minnie Fawns.

On Nov. 15, 1942, she married Donald Coy, and he passed away Nov. 17, 2001.

Doris is survived by her two sons, Charles Coy, of Plattsville, and Donald (Keith) and his wife, Kathy Coy, of Sidney. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren.

Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Doris was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandm o t h e r , great-great-grandmother and a truly loving friend

to many.

Doris attended the Trinity Church of the Brethren in Sidney. She had previously worked at LeRoi Dresser in the Accounting Department and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Doris and Donald were dairy farmers their whole life and were lifetime members of the Shelby County Farm Bureau.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Trinity Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Brent Driver officiating.

All arrangements are in care of the staff at the Adams Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Church of the Brethren, 2220 N. Main Ave. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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PIQUA — Romona J. M o n t g o m e r y, 73, formerly of 419 Y St., died at 2:03 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Upper Valley Medical Center.

She was born May 24, 1938, in Piqua to the late George W. and Dorothy E. (Francis) Montgomery.

Survivors include a brother, Ronald (Jane) Montgomery, of Piqua; a niece, Traci Montgomery; a great-niece, Kara Smith; and a great-nephew, Scott Smith.

She was preceded in death by her life partner, Ed McCrossin, and a nephew, Scott Montgomery.

Miss Montgomery was a 1957 graduate of Piqua Catholic High School, worked at the former Sanders Dairy and the South Side Drug Store and retired from the Copeland Corp. of Sidney June 30, 2000. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Piqua

Leisure Club and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4874 Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge 614 and the American Legion Post 184.

A service to honor her life will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home, with the Rev. Angelo C. Caserta officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, 310 S. Downing St., Piqua, OH 45356.

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Willard N. McKinney N. Willard McKinney, 86, of 206 Charles Ave., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 2:50 a.m. at The Pavilion.

He was born on Oct. 15, 1925, in Sidney, the son of the late Neil D. and Bertha Marie (Davis) McKinney.

On Sept. 5, 1964, he married Shirley Freisthuler, who preceded him in death Aug. 30, 2011.

He is survived by two stepsons, John Kenton and wife, Becky, of Sidney, and Tom Kenton and friend, Deena, of Fort Loramie; two sisters, Iva Mae Kuhn, of Piqua, and Millie Stanek, of Sun City, Fla.; three grandchildren, Travis Kenton, Jim Kenton and wife, Jennifer, and Chrissy Kenton and friend, Shaun; and two great-grandsons, Caleb and Carter Kenton.

Mr. McKinney was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran serving his

from country 1944 to 1946. He retired from C h r y s l e r Airtemp in Dayton as a machinist after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217, Sidney Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, Eagles and Elks Lodge.

F u n e r a l services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., with Pastor Charles Jarrett officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Memorials may be made to The Pavilion in memory of Willard N. McKinney.

Condolences may be expressed to Willard’s family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

Eugene A. ‘Gene’ Steinke W A PAKONETA — A. Eugene “Gene” Steinke, 75, of Wapakoneta, died at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 2, 1936, in Auglaize County, the son of Ferd and Cecelia (Frankenburg) Steinke, who preceded him in death.

On Oct. 17, 1959, he married Alice J. Fortkamp, and she survives.

Other survivors include four children, Dale A. Steinke, of Wapakoneta, Sharon (Dave) Lautzenheiser, of Wapakoneta, Randy (Kelly) Steinke, of Bradenton, Fla., and Ernie (Barbie) Steinke, of Wapakoneta; nine grandchildren, John Steinke, Amy and Ashley Lautzenheiser, Paul, Eric and Elizabeth Steinke, and Alec, Amanda and Ashlyn Steinke; and five siblings, Leo Steinke, of Sidney, Fredonia Staley, of Sidney, Albin Steinke, of Fryburg, Virginia (Dick) Burden, of Botkins, and Donald Steinke, of Sidney.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Holthaus and Dolores Schaub, and two infant siblings.

Gene worked 25 years with Stinebaugh Construction Co. and 17

years with Steinke Concrete Co., both of Wapakoneta. He was a member of St. Joseph C a t h o l i c WaChurch, pakoneta. His other memberships included the Knights of Columbus, Council 1272, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, both of Wapakoneta. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, and participated in several tournaments and leagues. His other hobbies included bowling, dancing, playing cards, and having a good time. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ohio State University Buckeyes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with the Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating.

Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund or St. Rita’s Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.

Fire cause under investigation Sidney firefighters have not determined the cause of a fire that caused minor damage to an apartment complex Saturday.

At 12:52 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 209 E. North St. Upon arrival, firefighters found light smoke coming from the apartment and Sidney Police officers assisted in evacuating the residents from the building.

The source of the smoke was traced to the basement. All off-duty personnel were re-called and Anna Fire was called for mutual aid.

Firefighters were able to

quickly extinguish the fire and were on scene for two hours performing salvage, overhaul, smoke removal and investigation.

The structure sustained minor damage to the basement and all the residents were allowed to return to their apartments. Damage estimate is $500 to the structure and $100 to contents.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Sidney/Shelby County Fire Investigation Unit and the cause is undetermined at this time.

One person was treated at the scene for a minor injury.

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Unemployment down in swing states, Obama’s chances up

BY PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press

AP Photo/The Columbus Dispatch, Fred Squillante

IN THIS photo taken April 12, Justin Lee weed wacks along Mooberry Street near Interstate 70 in Columbus. Lee is only 17, but he has become a one-man cleanup crew in his Columbus neighborhood. He picks up trash on freeway ramps, plants flowers on street corners, cuts overgrown grass at vacant homes.

Teen is neighborhood’s one-man cleanup crew

BY MARK FERENCHIK Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — Where others see boarded-up houses, Justin Lee sees hope.

Where others see trash along a freeway ramp, Lee sees potential.

Lee is only 17, but he has become a one-man cleanup crew in his Columbus neighborhood. He picks up trash on freeway ramps, plants flowers on street corners, cuts overgrown grass at vacant homes.

Lee said one thing that spurred him to act was seeing young children walk through trash and weeds to nearby Ohio Elementary School. “It’s not motivating,” he pointed out.

He hopes he encourages others to follow in his footsteps.

“One day of doing something is better than two days of thinking about it,” he said.

Lee, the only child of Linda and Darrell Lee, is a senior at Harvest Preparatory School who plans to major in astronomy and astrophysics at Ohio State University. His demeanor is calm yet confident. He wants to meet Mayor Michael B. Coleman and President Barack Obama.

But first, he’s just trying to spruce up the neighborhood east of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along and south of Interstate 70. Last year, he picked up 400 bags of trash and planted hundreds of flowers, he said.

During the Christmas season, he and his parents hung red, green, blue, silver and gold garland and wreaths

from more than 50 light poles near their Ohio Avenue home.

People are noticing, too. The Lees are “really doing a great job of beautifying the neighborhood,” said the Rev. Joshua Wagner, the pastor of Holy Rosary and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, which is across the street from the Lee home. “They’ve planted flowers all over.”

That includes orange and yellow chrysanthemums last fall at Directions for Youth & Families, a socialservices agency. “Very pretty,” administrative assistant Vontel Brown said. And, she added, such efforts make a difference in the neighborhood.

Brian Scarpino, who leads the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, especially welcomes the cleanup along the ramps at I-70 and on nearby streets. The trash that accumulates there gives a bad first impression of the neighborhood to drivers getting off the freeway, he said. “Unseemly. It’s not good to see.”

The challenges are ongoing.

Ohio Avenue borders the Old Oaks neighborhood, where about 3 in 10 homes are vacant. Just seven years ago, few homes were empty, Justin Lee said.

The city is spending $1.9 million to fix up Old Oaks. Some of the money will go toward renovating the four land-bank homes the city owns there.

Those buying vacant and abandoned homes to fix them up and live in them for at least five years also can apply for that money.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The improving economy is swinging the pendulum in President Barack Obama’s favor in the 14 states where the presidential election will likely be decided.

Recent polls have shown Obama gaining an edge over his likely Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, in several socalled swing states — those that are considered up for grabs.

What’s made the difference is that unemployment has dropped more sharply in several swing states than in the nation as a whole. A resurgence in manufacturing is helping the economy — and Obama’s chances — in the industrial Midwestern states of Ohio and Michigan.

And Arizona, Nevada and Florida, where unemployment remains high, are getting some relief from an uptick in tourism.

“The biggest reason for the president’s improving prospects probably is the economy,” says Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

The Great Recession of 2007-2009 hit several swing states particularly Unemployment hard. peaked at 14.2 percent in Michigan, where the auto industry faced ruin. It also hit double digits in Arizona, Nevada and Florida, which were at

MONTEZUMA — A fifth person has died of injuries suffered in a car crash on U.S. Route 127 in Mercer County March 31.

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Kent Police Chief Michelle Lee told the paper that the unsanctioned event became too dangerous to continue after multiple partygoers were taken to area hospitals because of injuries from fights.

Many Kent State students said cold temperatures in the 40s and intermittent rain kept the party from getting as large as years past.

ployment tumbled to 9 percent in March from 10.7 percent a year earlier. That was more than twice the nationwide drop of 0.7 percentage point (from 8.9 percent to 8.2 percent) over the same period. A rise in tourism is helping. “People who put off vacations or a trip to Disney World for two or three years got to the point where they feel safe in terms of financial security to finally take those trips,” says Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness.

• Even Nevada, a focal point of the real estate collapse, has seen some improvement: Unemployment dropped to 12 percent in March from 13.6 percent a year earlier.

• Unemployment is down over the past year in the 10 other states the Associated Press identifies as swing states: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Still, political analysts caution that voter sentiment — not to mention economic momentum — can turn fast. A month before the most recent polling, for instance, Obama was running behind or neck-and-neck with Romney in battleground states.

“The election is not today; it is seven months away,” Quinnipiac’s Brown says.

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Police break up huge college party KENT (AP) — Police officers from several northeast Ohio departments dispersed a crowd of more than 3,000 at an annual college block party following reports of fights and injuries.

The Kent Police Department says bricks and bottles were thrown at officers and others at the gathering Saturday night near Kent State University.

The Ravenna RecordCourier reports police had to use smoke bombs,

the center of the housing bust, and in North Carolina, which lost jobs in textile and furniture plants.

In 2010, the economic misery helped Republicans retake control of the House and gain seats in the Senate. But the GOP can’t count on a repeat when voters return to the polls — with much more at stake — on Nov. 6.

After an agonizingly slow recovery, several swing-state economies are finally accelerating: • The job market is improving in Michigan and Ohio. In Michigan, unemployment fell to 8.5 percent in March from 10.5 percent in March 2011. And in Ohio, it dropped to 7.5 percent from 8.8 percent over the same period, putting it well below the national average of 8.2 percent. A Fox News poll released Friday showed Obama leading Romney 45 percent to 39 percent among registered voters in Ohio.

Many blue-collar workers in Ohio and Michigan credit the federal bailout of General Motors and Chrysler for saving tens of thousands of auto industry jobs, says Paul Allen Beck, a political science professor at Ohio State University.

The bailout began under President George W. Bush, but Obama expanded it. “There’s a feeling the administration went out of its way to protect jobs that are very important,” Beck said.

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The pact is key to the U.S. exit strategy in Afghanistan because it establishes guidelines for any American forces who remain after the withdrawal deadline and for financial help to the impoverished country and its security forces.

For the Afghan government, it is also a way to show its people that their U.S. allies are not just walking away.

Iran says got spy data TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran claimed Sunday that it had recovered data from an American spy drone that went down in Iran last year, including information that the aircraft was used to spy on Osama bin Laden weeks before he was killed. Iran also said it was building a copy of the drone.

Similar unmanned surveillance planes have been used in Afghanistan for years and kept watch on bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan. But U.S. officials have said little about the history of the particular aircraft now in Iran’s possession.

The U.S. says the drone malfunctioned and downplayed any suggestion that Iran could mine the aircraft for sensitive information because of measures taken to limit the intelligence value of drones operating over hostile territory.

Many grads jobless WASHINGTON (AP) — The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work.

A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.

Young adults with bachelor’s degrees are increasingly scraping by in lower-wage jobs — waiter or waitress, bartender, retail clerk or receptionist, for example — and that’s confounding their hopes a degree would pay off despite higher tuition and mounting student loans.

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N. Dakota objects to insult BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor has bridled at a Minnesota lawmaker’s scathing assessment of the state’s austere, Depression-era Capitol, saying the critic knows little about architecture.

The Bismarck Capitol was built with less ornamentation and flourish than its designers wanted because lawmakers wanted to make sure the project stayed within its $2 million budget. Minnesota state Rep. Matt Dean described the gray skyscraper as “embarrassing.’"

“It’s like State Farm Insurance called, they want their office building back,” Dean, the Minnesota House’s Republican majority leader, said Thursday during a debate in St. Paul on legislation to fund repairs to the Minnesota Capitol. The $221 million bonding bill failed by a single vote.

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Heavy rain in East, and April snowflakes for some NEW YORK (AP) — A spring nor’easter rumbled along the East Coast on Sunday and was expected to bring rain and heavy winds and even snow in some places as it strengthens into early Monday, a punctuation to a relatively dry stretch of weather for the Northeast.

The storm is atypical for April but not uncommon, said David Stark, a National Weather Service meteorologist in New York City, where 2 to 3 inches of rain are expected in the city with wind gusts of 2530 mph.

With the storm came a spate of disruptions. Pro baseball games were postponed in New York and Washington. The space shuttle Enterprise’s scheduled arrival in New York City was pushed back. An Earth Day celebration at a park in Virginia Beach, Va., was canceled.

From Philadelphia north through New York City and into southern New England up to 4 inches of rain could fall, with the heaviest downpour expected early Monday.

Some higher-elevation areas in the western parts of Pennsylvania and New York and in West Virginia and Ohio could even see snow. Forecasts called for

4 to 12 inches.

Flooding was possible in some areas, but precipitation in much of the Northeast is below normal for this time of year.

“We’re down 7 or 8 inches,” weather service forecaster Charlie Foley said. “This won’t completely wipe out the deficit but it will certainly help.”

Even Lake Champlain on the VermontNew York border, normally close to flood stage this time of year because of rain and snowmelt, is near a record low. Just a year ago, it approached its highest level on record.

The storm’s biggest threat is likely power outages caused by falling trees and limbs bringing down power lines, said meteorologist John Darnley.

Another unseasonable nor’easter last year just before Halloween dumped up to 2 feet of wet, heavy snow that snapped tree limbs and power lines, and knocked out power to more than 3 million customers in the Northeast. In Connecticut, it broke a state record for the number of power company customers left in the dark by a single storm that had been set only two months earlier when the remnants of Hurricane Irene slammed the state as it bar-

reled up the Eastern Seaboard.

The worst of the flooding from Irene was in Vermont and northern New York, where cleanups continue seven months later. Farmers are still grappling with crop-smothering rocks, trees, gravel and sand left behind when the flood waters receded. But the dry weather has eased the threat the debris that litters the landscape will rush downriver again.

Farther south, light rain was falling Sunday over the Baltimore and Washington metro areas and was expected to intensify throughout the day, said meteorologist Carrie Suffren, who warned drivers to beware of low visibility and slick roadways. She cautioned boaters on the Chesapeake Bay of the winds.

In Florida, a woman had to be rescued Saturday night during thunderstorms after disappearing while out on Tampa Bay. She was unfamiliar with her watercraft and also unfamiliar with the bay and got stuck on an island, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Officers found her soon after she was reported missing, as severe thunderstorms loomed overhead and she frantically called for help.

Hollande, Sarkozy More Secret Service heading to vote runoff firings expected

BY ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press

BY TOM RAUM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Socialist Francois Hollande and conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy are heading for a runoff election in their race for France’s presidency, according to partial official results in a vote that could alter the European political and economic landscape.

French voters defied expectations and handed a surprisingly strong third-place showing to far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who has run on an anti-immigrant platform aimed largely at Muslims. That could boost her influence on the French political scene, hand her party seats in parliament and affect relations with minorities.

With 75 percent of the vote counted, Hollande had 27.9 percent of ballots cast and Sarkozy 26.7 percent, according to figures released by the Interior Ministry after final polls closed.

Le Pen was in third with 19.2 percent of the vote so far.

In fourth place was leftist firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon with 10.8 percent, followed by centrist Francois Bayrou with 9.2 percent and five other candidates with minimal support.

Turnout was also surprisingly high, projected by polling agencies at about 80 percent, despite concern that a campaign lacking a single overarching theme had failed to inspire voters.

Hollande, a 57-year-old

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of a House committee investigating an alleged Secret Service prostitution scandal predicted more firings as key lawmakers and a top adviser to President Barack Obama expressed confidence Sunday that the agency will effectively deal with the incident.

“Every possible lead is being examined,” said Rep. Peter King, who heads the House Homeland Security Committee. King, R-N.Y., said he expected that in the “near future, several other” members of the Secret Service will leave.

“What they were thinking is beyond me,” King told NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

So far, the scandal includes 12 Secret Service employees and 11 military members.

Six of the Secret Service members have lost their jobs.

One has been cleared and five remain on administrative leave. The main incident occurred shortly before Obama arrived for a meeting of regional presidents last weekend.

A Secret Service official confirmed Sunday that one of the 12 implicated in the scandal was staying at a different hotel than the others.

He was staying at the Hilton, where Obama eventually would stay, said the official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The agent is being investigated for impro-

AP Photo/Eric Feferberg, Pool

FRENCH PRESIDENT and UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy is watched by his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, as he casts his vote in the first round of French presidential elections in Paris, France, Sunday. who has worried investors with his pledges to boost government spending, pledged to cut France’s huge debts, boost growth and unite the French after Sarkozy’s divisive first term.

“Tonight I become the candidate of all the forces who want to turn one page and turn another,” Hollande, with a confidence and stately air he has often lacked during the campaign, told an exuberant crowd in his hometown of Tulle in southern France.

prieties in a separate incident that may have happened on April 9, days before the president arrived and while the hotel was still open to the general public.

Sen. Joe Lieberman, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, also mentioned the 12th agent under investigation in an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

“Now we don’t know at this point what that 12th agent is being charged with and why he’s been put on administrative leave. But now you’re into the hotel where the president of the United States was going to stay. And it just gets more troubling,” Lieberman said.

Lieberman told Fox News Sunday there is “no evidence that information was compromised” in the incidents. Those involved “were not acting like Secret Service agents. They were acting like a bunch of college students away on a spring student weekend,” Lieberman said.

King, Lieberman and other leaders of congressional committees examining the scandal made the rounds on Sunday news shows. Generally, they said the scandal was being closely scrutinized on Capitol Hill and voiced support for Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan’s handling of the matter.

Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said the allegations are disturbing, but that the misdeeds of a few individuals should not tarnish the overall work and reputation of the service.

After boy vanished, era of anxiety born

BY MEGHAN BARR Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A generation of sheltered American children grew up in the shadow of anxiety that fell over this country one day in 1979, when a little boy with a charming grin vanished from a Manhattan street corner.

They never knew his name or saw that angeliclooking face. But their parents would never forget it.

For some, their caution was simply a result of what they read in news reports. Others, including Jim Stratton, had an immediate and very personal reason to be afraid.

“It sent a chill through everybody,” said Stratton, 73, whose son was in the same neighborhood play group as Etan Patz, the 6year-old who never boarded his school bus on May 25, 1979. “You could not leave your child for a minute. Anywhere. It was

like a dark cloud had come over the neighborhood.”

Before Etan disappeared, the notion that a child could be abducted right off the street, in broad daylight, was not familiar. Children roamed their hometowns freely, unencumbered by fear.

They could walk to school and the bus stop and just about anywhere they pleased all by themselves.

That all changed after Etan set off for school in his favorite pilot’s cap and corduroy jacket and did not return.

A new age of paranoia had grabbed hold of the national psyche. And so many years later, that paralyzing sense of fear has yet to fully release its grip.

“In many ways, it was the end of an era of innocence,” said Ernie Allen, president of the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children. “And parents suddenly became much more protective and

much more hovering over their children.”

Etan was one of the first missing children whose face would appear on a milk carton. In the coming years more faces would follow, mutely appealing for help from a public that began, for the first time, to mobilize on a grand scale in its efforts to find them.

Even now, after more than 30 years, we still haven’t given up hope for a resolution, for answers to every parent’s worst nightmare.

Last week, authorities began ripping up an old basement near Etan’s SoHo loft with the aim of finding his remains, spurred on by a cadaversniffing dog that picked up a scent there.

“He was here the whole time for all of us,” said Cass Collins, Stratton’s wife, who has been haunted by the boy’s disappearance ever since. “He was always in our thoughts.”

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IN THIS 1979 photo provided by the New York City Police Department shows a missing child poster for Etan Patz.

New York City Police and the FBI began digging up a New York basement Thursday for the remains of the 6-year-old boy whose 1979 disappearance on his way to school drew helped launch a missing children's movement that put kids’ faces on milk cartons.

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This Evening • Versailles Health Care Center offers a free Total Joint Replacement class at 6 p.m. in the Rehab Clinic at the center, to provide information about preparation, hospital procedures, risks and rehab to people considering joint replacement.

For information, call Shannon Condon at (937) 526-0130.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road.

• Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for anyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine.

• Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075.

• TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

Tuesday Morning • Shelby County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets at 8 a.m. in the Ag Building.

• Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancy’s. Retirees and spouses are welcome.

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

Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. For more information, contact Michelle at (419) 394-8252.

Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361.

• Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster hosts the Highly Recommended Book Club at 6 p.m.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Ave. • Blue Star Military Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, Fourth Avenue, to prepare for sending boxes to troops.

• The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org.

• The Al-Anon Sidney Group, for friends and relatives of alcoholics, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North Street and Miami Avenue. All are welcome.

Wednesday Morning • The Sidney Kiwanis Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Moose Lodge. Lunch is held until noon, followed by a club meeting and program.

Wednesday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

Thursday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • The Highly Recommended Book Club will meet at the New Bremen Public Library at 1 p.m.

• The Amos Memorial Public Library offers homework help from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Thursday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St. • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Emmons Conference Room at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. For more information, call Lu Ann Presser at 497-6542.

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.

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The meeting began with a testimony by Scott and Julie Limbert, of Minster, who shared their story of coming to a deeper appreciation of God’s gift of life through their experiences with their unborn children who were diagnosed with Potter’s Syndrome.

Strobhar’s After keynote address, office manager Luke Cordonnier updated the group on the organization’s thrift shop, and board member Tim Dietz announced planning for the second annual Scramble-4-Life golf outing.

The meeting closed with a period of refreshments and fellowship.

Right to Life member Maria Hoehne, of Russia, described the talks as “very interesting and motivating,” adding that they “made me consider how I could be doing more for the pro-life cause.”

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RUSSIA — Thomas Strobhar, of Dayton, one of the country’s most widely published experts on the subject of morally responsible investments, spoke to members of Right to Life of Shelby County at its annual membership meeting in Russia Tuesday.

As an author of more than 70 shareholder resolutions concerning abortion and other moral issues, Strobhar urged members to consider the impact of their investment decisions on the moral climate of the United States.

“I’m not telling you what to do,” he said, “but I am asking you to think about how you can apply pro-life principles to your investments.”

Strobhar told the audience stories about how he had persuaded a number of companies, including some of the largest American corporations, to stop funding abortion-promoting organizations such as Planned Parenthood.

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Sidney Daily News, Monday, April 23, 2012

Grange learns about stress

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Welsh, Striet marry OXFORD — Rebecca Welsh and Eric Striet, both of Cincinnati, were united in marriage Dec. 31, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kumler Chapel in Oxford.

The bride is the daughter of Randy and Roxanne Welsh, of Sidney. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Nanna Cox, of Hamilton.

The bridegroom is the son of Jeff and Terry Striet, of Cincinnati. He is the grandson of Betty Barnes, of Erlanger, Ky. The Rev. Andy Uchtman officiated the ceremony. The Fontainebleau String Quartet provided music.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless, offwhite, matte satin, Pronovias ball gown with an asymmetrical bodice accented with a black sash. Her waistlength, French net veil was embellished with white anemones. She carried a hand-tied bridal bouquet of ranunculus, green hypericum berries, calla lilies, anemones and lisianthus with a French net veil collar of tulle at the base of the bouquet.

The matron of honor was Katie Walker. Stacey Powers was maid of

honor. Bridesmaids were Allie Striet, sister of the bridegroom, Irka Templeton, sister-in-law of the bride, Michelle Lopinto, Clare Harris, Lauren Siemer and Gina Murphy. The attendants wore black satin cocktail dresses of their choice.

They carried clutch bouquets of white calla lilies and red hypericum berries.

Michael Murphy served as his friend’s best man. Groomsmen were Ryan Welsh, brother of the bride, Joe Lopinto, Kevin Harris, Andy Small, Michael Kern, Adam Curley and Eric Kriynovich.

The mother of the bride wore a long, black, A-line evening dress with sweetheart neckline, empire waist and sheer sleeves.

The mother of the bridegroom wore a long, black chiffon, one-shoulder evening dress with a ruched bodice and natural waistline. They carried clutch bouquets of calla lilies.

A reception at The Elms in Oxford followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica and reside in Cincinnati.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Sidney High

Mr. and Mrs. Striet School, a 2007 graduate of Miami University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts and a 2009 graduate of the College of Mount St. Joseph, where she earned a Master of Education. She is employed by Hamilton City Schools as a kindergarten teacher.

The bridegroom graduated from LaSalle High School in 2002 and from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2006.

He is employed by Western & Southern Financial Group as a quality control analyst.

The couple were introduced to each other by their post-college roommates.

Botkins’s Grillot named Kiwanis Teen of Month The Sidney ties, honors and Noon Kiwanis awards include Club has named being a member Amy Grillot, of of Academia, NaBotkins, as its tional Honor SoApril 2012 Teen ciety, Jets Team of the Month. and Scholastic Grillot is a Bowl. She has senior at Botkins been an honor Grillot High School and roll student and ranks first in her class, was named a scholar with a grade point aver- athlete. age of 4.0.

Grillot’s extra-curricShe is the daughter ular and community acof Andrew Grillot and tivities comprise cross the late Becky Grillot. country, cheerleading, She has two sisters, FCCLA, Foreign LanJodi, 19, and Vicki, 15. guage Club, musical Her academic activi- and yearbook.

She is involved in Catholic Youth Ministries, is a church server, a Eucharistic minister and 4-H president.

Grillot was awarded the Wendy’s Heisman Award, was the Botkins queen, homecoming won the FCCLA state degree, the FCCLA Power of One degree and the FCCLA chapter degree.

She plans to attend Wright State University to major in business management.

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of the Members Maplewood Grange met on April 10 with guest speaker, Adam Baker, presenting the program on stress and the many different ways it can affect the body.

Baker, a chiropractor in Fort Loramie, is a graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. It was pointed out 85-90 percent of all health conditions come from stress-related problems. Baker reported that chiropractic medicine was founded in 1895 with the first patient being a deaf person.

Twenty-five years later, after some adjusting in his life and body, he was able to hear.

Stress-related health involves the three Ts: (emotional thoughts

stress; sickness); toxins (processed foods, prescription drugs, nutritional imbalance); traumas (acute, such as accidents; micro traumas, such as everyday aches and pains). With chiropractic treatments and the correct nutritional balance, many health circumstances can be relieved, Baker said. There can be a 96 percent success rate by paying attention to the body and its treatments.

The ladies of the grange were reminded of the April 25 day to make comfort toys at 9 a.m. at the grange hall. Particishould take pants sewing supplies and a covered dish for lunch.

Members enjoyed refreshments with Ginny Lochard as the hostess.

Caregiving subject of WIN meeting Women In Networking members learned about women, caregiving and the workplace when Therese Reed, of Senior Home Independence Health and Hospice, and LuAnn Presser, of Dorothy Love, spoke to the membership during their April meeting.

Reed defined “sandwich generation” as the generation of middle-aged individuals who are caught between the obligation to care for their aging parents and growing children.

Traditional sandwiches are those sandwiched between aging parents and their own children, she said. Club sandwiches are those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren.

Open-faced sandwiches are anyone else involved in elder care.

Statistics show that more than 25 percent of American families are involved in some way with elder/parent care. Unpaid care to a relative or friend who is over the age of 18 is provided by 1.8 million

people.

Presser noted women need to develop strategies for taking time to care for themselves, to plan schedules, prepare for the unexpected and plan for the future. Learn to say “no” to requests from others, she said, take one day at a time, join a support group, don’t try to be everything to everybody, keep communication flowing, have patience and remember to laugh at the funny things in life.

Every caregiving situation is unique, but there are common factors that bring caregivers together.

There are also many internet sites available that provide resources.

Both women stressed that there is no right or wrong way to do elder care, and there is no magic wand to make a tough situation better. Members in attendance received copies of the Shelby County Guide to Services for Senior Citizens.

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QUICK READS Facebook workshop set Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., will offer a free, hands-on workshop about Facebook, including information about the new format, Timeline.

Missy Naseman will present the program Thursday at 6 p.m. Registration is requested in advance. Call 492-8354.

Auglaize library hires coordinator WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Public District Library System has hired Karie Maurer-Enneking as its new youth services coordinator.

A graduate of Miami University, Maurer-Enneking has more than 14 years of experience working with children and management in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She will be working with all six libraries to oversee the management and development of programming for children to age 18.

Enneking and her husband, Paul, reside in Minster. She is originally from Fort Loramie.

YMCA readies Healthy Kids Day for Saturday your kids, with two key requirements - be active and have fun!”

The YMCA’s Family Health Snapshot, which surveyed more than 1,600 parents of children 5 to 10, found that the economy has created financial challenges and time constraints, making it difficult for many families to carve out time for physical activity and to provide a healthy home environment.

As part of Healthy Kids Day, the Y encourages families to make play dates everyday as a simple way to become healthier, more active and connected. The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA recommends five simple activities families can do to play together: • Schedule a game night: Play games with the kids that incorporate physical activity, such as charades.

• Dance, dance: Turn on favorite party music and dance. Make this activity more fun with a dance contest.

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• Channel your inner youth: Remember playing hopscotch, jump rope, Simon Says or freeze tag as a kid?

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“At the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA, we know that parents struggle to find the time to incorporate more active play and healthier habits into their kids’ daily routine,” said Ed Thomas, executive director. “Doing so doesn’t have to require extra money or resources. It’s as simple as making a play date with

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The Sidney Fire Department ladder truck will be there from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the City of Sidney Police K-9 unit will hold a demonstration. The Life Flight helicopter will land at about 10 a.m., weather permitting. Wilson Memorial Hospital will host a sports medicine booth in conjunction with the Community Health Fair, which will be open at the same time as YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Ron and Nita’s will display children’s shoes and donate a free pair of shoes

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Loramie FFA conducts annual awards ceremony FORT LORAMIE — On April 15, the Fort Loramie FFA held its annual awards banquet.

Attendees enjoyed a meal before the ceremony, and with more than 140 people in attendance, awards were given out for the year’s achievements. Numerous FFA members were awarded for participation in Career Development Events.

Three members received MVP Awards: Amanda Seger and Katelyn Seger, the daughters of Ken and Janice Seger, of Fort Loramie, and Doug Seger, the son of Dan and Yvonne Seger, of Fort Loramie.

Activities Students kept a record of their activities in the FFA with each activity being worth a different amount of points.

Awards for FFA MVP are given to the top students with the most activity points in each course were recognized for their participation. In the animal and plant bioscience class, Amanda Seger received this award. The student from the animal science and technology class was Katelyn Seger, and from the senior capstone class was Doug Seger.

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Thirty-five first-year members received their Greenhand FFA Degrees and 23 second-year members earned their Chapter FFA Degrees at the Chapter degree ceremony held at the March meeting. Four students will receive their State FFA Degree at the Ohio FFA Convention in May: Katelyn Seger, Laura Poeppelman, Brandon Barlage and Brett Quinter. Two students will receive their American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention in October: Stacie Seger and Pam Meyer.

Five members received district proficiency awards. Brandon Barlage earned third place in the district in beef production. Phillip Seger earned second place in swine production. Laura Poeppelman earned 10th place in dairy production. Taylor Broerman placed first in crop production and

Doug Seger e a r n e d first place in the district in swine production and has b e e n named a D. Seger state finalist.

The Fort Loramie chapter was ranked 27th out of 320 chapters in Ohio and received a Gold Medal rating.

Top fruit sales went to Katelyn and Amanda Seger with a total of $3,043 sold out of the $29,000 as a chapter.

Jeff Puthoff was the honorary chapter FFA Award Recipient for 2011. He was honored for the hours of service he has given to the Fort Loramie FFA chapter and his support of the annual corn plot project.

FFA scholastic awards went to Ben Barhorst (senior), Meghan Bruns (junior), Amy Holthaus (sophomore) and Sara Bornhorst and Sara Maurer (freshman) for being the FFA members with the cumulative highest grade-point average in their respective grade levels.

Star awards were also awarded to first-, second-,

third- and fourth-year members based on their leadership ability, attitude and participation in FFA activities.

Amanda Seger received the Star Greenhand Award, Meghan Bruns received the Star Chapter Farmer Award, Katelyn Seger received the Star in Agriscience Award and Doug Seger received the Star in Agribusiness Award. were Scholarships also given to two seniors in the chapter. Doug Seger and Ben Barhorst received the Fort Loramie FFA scholarships.

Katelyn Seger gave her retiring address before inducting the new 2012-2013 officer team: president — Meghan Bruns; vice president — Andy Meyer; secretary — Katelyn Seger; assistant secretary — David Holthaus; treasurer — Sara Maurer; assistant treasurer — Taylor Broerman; reporter — Amanda Seger; assistant reporter — Thomas Meyer; sentinel — Laura Poeppelman; and student adviser — Clay Eilerman. The adviser of the Fort Loramie FFA is Sarah Heilers.

The Fort Loramie FFA is a satellite program of the Upper Valley Career Center.

Payment Limitation regs noted proportionate gaged by the Commodity where spouses may not The Payment share of the au- Credit Corp. (CCC) must sign on behalf of each Limitation (PL) thorized pay- be approved by FSA other for partnerships, status of an inm e n t ( s ) . prior to the transport for joint ventures, corporadividual or enA d d i t i o n a l l y sale to an elevator, buyer, tions or other similar entity on June 1 of any changes in etc., or movement of the tities.

Individual the applicable the contract loan quantity from bin to signatures are also reprogram year is after June 1 bin. A release may be quired on certain Farm the basis for demust be re- granted for either a 15- Loan Program and Farm termining the number of “per- FSA news ported to the or 30-day period and Storage Facility Loan sons” for PL Roger Lentz county office in- may be requested by documents. For more cluding land telephone. Subsequent clarification on spousal purposes for ownership changes, pro- release periods may be signature authority, feel that year.

Actions taken by an ducer changes (individu- approved after the initial free to contract the FSA office. individual or entity after als and/or entities), release period expires.

CCC must be reimthat date to increase the change in crop shares, Safe season bursed prior to feeding number of “persons” will etc.

We recognize agriculnot be recognized for the MILC Program any mortgaged commod- ture as one of the most current program year. A Dairy producers are ity or treatment of mort- dangerous industries in PL and payment eligibil- eligible to apply for Milk gaged grain for seed our United States. ity determination may Income Loss Contract purposes.

Today’s highly mechaFailure to apply for a nized and large equipbe initiated by the (MILC) program beneCounty Committee or fits. Although the mar- grain release is a viola- ment, numerous the producer. ket price for milk has tion of the CCC commod- machine moving parts loan program (chains, belts, etc.), and Any person or legal remained above the ity entity that adopts a $16.94 base price used regulations, and penal- high-pressure hydraulic scheme or device to for the MILC calcula- ties could be imposed. systems require careful evade the PL limita- tion, the significant in- Remember to call before and responsible use. tions shall be ineligible crease of feed costs has you haul or move CCC Also observe all precaugrain! for the crop year deter- triggered a payment. tions when handling mined and the succeedUSDA has authorized Signature policy crop protection and nuing crop year for all a February MILC payHusbands and wives trient products. Be cogprogram benefits sub- ment of $0.3895043 per may sign documents on nizant of roadway safety ject to the limitation hundredweight. This is behalf of each other for when transporting provisions. the first payment ap- FSA and Commodity equipment.

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Ohioans who register for the promotion will be eligible to win a one-year lease for a new fuel-efficient, diesel-engine Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of Ohio. To enter the contest, participants must visit the OSC Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ohiosoybeancouncil), “like” the page and enroll.

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“OSC is very excited about this promotion and the chance to tell Ohioans about the benefits of biodiesel,” said John Motter, OSC chairman and soybean farmer from Hancock County. “Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning, environmentally friendly fuel and is commonly made from soybeans grown and processed right here in Ohio. That offers significant value to consumers, brings revenue to our local and state economies and reduces our country’s dependence on foreign oil.”

Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative diesel fuel produced from domestic, renewable resources such as soybean oil and other agricultural byproducts and waste, OSC officials said. Compared to petroleumbased diesel fuel, biodiesel is more environmentally friendly — reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 57 to 86 percent, which makes it the best carbon reduction tool of any liquid fuel commercially available. It is also the first fuel to meet the Environmental Protection Agency standards for “advanced” biofuel.

Farmers reminded to report damage, delays COLUMBUS — Steve Maurer, state executive director for Ohio’s Farm Service Agency, would like to remind producers to report the acreage to their local FSA office within 15 days of the final planting date of the crop when bad weather prevents planting or damages crops.

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“Producers with NAP coverage should report their losses within 15 calendar days of crop damage from natural disaster, so the loss can be appraised and production counted before the crop is put into another use, abandoned or destroyed,” Maurer said.

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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Tuesday, April 24, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s easy to make your words light and sweet today. This is why conversations with others, especially siblings, neighbors and relatives, will be warm and friendly.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is an excellent day for business and commerce. However, you also will enjoy shopping for beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Artistic purchases could prove to be profitable in the future.

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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Wednesday, April 25, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be very careful today.

Power struggles with authority figures are almost unavoidable. Try to avoid these because they could quickly become ugly. (Yikes.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are relentless in your desire to discover some kind of truth or to search for an answer today. You will not be stopped because you’re determined to find what you’re looking for.

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(May 21 to June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, and it is lined up with fair Venus. This is very fortunate for you, because it makes you unusually diplomatic, charming and friendly with everyone. Enjoy!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you today. Make an effort to set aside a little private time just for you. You’ll find it refreshing and restorative.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a great day to enjoy meeting others, especially in group situations. Classes, clubs and hanging out with friends will please you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You might develop a crush on someone older, richer or more experienced today.

Meanwhile, others might want your creative input on something.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel for pleasure will delight you today. Talk to people from other countries and different cultures. This is also a good day to promote publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You can benefit from the wealth and resources of others today. Keep your pockets open, because gifts and goodies might come your way!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Choose today to discuss im-

portant matters with partners and close friends, because they will be friendly and receptive to you. (The energy is receptive.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Relations with clients, customers and co-workers will flow smoothly today. In fact, even your health feels better!

(But resist the urge to have seconds on dessert.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A wonderful, romantic day!

Enjoy love affairs and flirtations. Vacations, movies, sports and playful times with children all will be excellent choices for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’ll enjoy decorating at home or buying something to

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YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong nurturing, protective instinct. Not only do you feel this way for family members and loved ones, your feelings extend beyond to include your community and even your country. Motivated by this concern, you often write or communicate your thoughts to others. (And you’re not afraid to flaunt convention!) A lovely, social year that will enrich relationships awaits you. Enjoy!

Birthdate of: Barbra Streisand, singer; Shirley MacLaine, actress/dancer; Eric Balfour, actor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sit back in group discussions and avoid heavy-duty power struggles. You will be tempted to jump in with your own two cents’ worth, but don’t do it — this will only increase opposition to you.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a poor day to take on a difference of opinion with parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs or the police. It will be difficult to convince others to agree with you, plus you might lose more than you gain.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Avoid touchy subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today because they will quickly degenerate into ugly

arguments. People are deaf to the opinions of others today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a poor day to discuss how to share something, especially an inheritance or disputed shared property.

Postpone these discussions for another day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Keep things light with friends and partners today.

People are actually looking for a fight. Why make yourself and others miserable?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Refrain from making suggestions about how to improve things at work or how to introduce reforms. Others are not interested! They will only find ways to disagree with

you.

Arguments about resources, earnings, money, cash flow or even your possessions could arise today. This is a very poor day to discuss these matters. Try to avoid this.

YOU BORN TODAY There’s no question that you have a strong physical presence. People notice when you enter a room. (And you often like to test your physical stamina.) You have firm opinions, big ideas and never hesitate to express them. Travel and making your ideas a reality excite you. Your year ahead will appeal to you because of an opportunity to study or learn something valuable. Enjoy!

Birthdate of: Meadowlark Lemon, basketball player; Al Pacino, actor; Talia Shire, actress.

ESTATE TRANSFERS

The real estate transfers listed below have been recorded at the office of Shelby County Recorder Jodi L. Siegel.

Transfers listed also include tax-exempt property transfers in which no dollar amount is listed.

Shelby County Auditor Denny York said the exemptions normally involve transactions within a family and therefore no public record of the dollar amount is recorded.

Sidney John R. and Marcy L. Walter to Bruce D. and Lisa Goble, lot 3558, R.L. and Agnes Burke Subdivision, $97,000.

Bruce and Lisa Goble to Timothy A. and Robin M. Bartee, lot 3558, R.L. and Agnes Burke Subdivision, exempt.

Michelle K. Lott and Kristin L. Raterman to Douglas J. Crusey, trustee, lot 6842 Plum Ridge Development Phase 8, $232,500.

Amber N. Berger to Idael Casiano Almodovar and Ercilia Rosado Santos, lot 4328, Riverbend Hill Section 2, $95,000.

Annette K. Martin and Jeremy Lee Martin to Paul E. Calhoun, lot 1741, Highland Terrace Addition, $45,925.

Mary J. Taulbee to Mary J. Taulbee and Jessica L. Richmond, lot 4842, Charla Heights Subdivision Section 4, exempt.

Carol J. Porath to David L. Jones, lot 2641, East Cliff Subdivision and lot 2642, part lot East Cliff Subdivision, $50,100.

Karen L. Berry to Larry O. Berry, part lot 769 and part lot 770, exempt.

Sarah E. Pohmer, Kevin Pohmer, Thomas B. Middleton, Kathleen M. Middleton, Cynthia J. Middleton, Cynthia Middleton and Clayton T. Middleton to Midfam Ltd., lot 6700 Plum Ridge Development Phase 7, exempt.

FCS Rentals LLC to Harold J. Schmidt II, part lot 190 and part lot 191, $3,000.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Bruce J. Fisher, lot 3921, Northwood Village Section 1 Subdivision, exempt.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Lighten up on your dealings with children today. It’s easy to come on too heavy and simply encourage rebellion.

What’s the point of that?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Family squabbles are very likely today. Knowing this ahead of time, avoid touchy subjects with family members, especially parents. Instead, use today’s energy to make repairs at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might be coming on like gangbusters talking to others today. Try to listen to yourself. (Lighten up!)

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Highs to be below average

Partly cloudy High: 58° Low: 40°

Highs for the next several days will be below average in the middle 50s.

Winds began to pick up Sunday and increase today. Dry conditions continue until late Tuesday.

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Sunrise/sunset Tonight’s sunset........................ 8:24 p.m.

Tuesday sunrise ........................6:45 a.m.

Tuesday sunset .........................8:25 p.m.

Wednesday sunrise...................6:43 a.m.

Temperatures and precipitation for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Sidney Daily News. For regularly updated weather information, see The Sidney Daily News Web site on the Internet, www.sidneydailynews.com.

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April 23, 1912 The Sidney baseball team, accompanied by a big crowd from this city, estimated at about 400 people, went to Anna and were defeated by the Anna White Sox by a score of eighteen to four.

The Anna boys completely outclassed the local boys and if the locals expect to win many games this season they will have to shape up in better form than they did at Anna.

––––– After a long evening session of the Board of Education, the contract for putting up the new high school building was let as a whole to James I. Barnes, a prominent builder and contractor of Logansport, Indiana, at his total bid of $83,318.

This includes hard wood floors, terrazzo corridors, plate glass windows and asbestos roofing. The heating of the building was awarded to the Columbus Heating and Ventilating Company, at $9,500. It is to be a hot air furnace fan system, forced ventilation fresh air. The plant is to be inside the building.

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Treating macular degeneration DEAR DR. rapidly than the DONOHUE: I dry kind. It’s a am told by my more dangerous doctors that I threat to vision have macular deloss. Only five generation. years ago, a new They’re giving me drug, strictly for shots in my eye. wet degeneration, They shots are appeared. It’s Lusupposed to halt To your centis, and it’s or slow down the given by injection good process. I already into the eye. It’s have had many health not guaranteed to shots, but I really Dr. Paul G. improve vision, can’t see that but it reliably Donohue much better. stops the progresWhat do you think of sion of wet degeneration. them? Is it worth the pain Avastin is a more recent of injection? Please let me drug, also given by eye inknow. — F.R. jection, which works ANSWER: The mac- much like Lucentis. It is ula is a small, circular much less expensive. A area of the retina. It pro- third drug, marketed this vides fine vision, the kind past year, is Eylea, and it, needed to read, drive and too, is an eye-injected watch TV. Macular degen- medicine. eration — a deterioration Since Avastin is less of the macula — comes in costly, it’s the one usually two varieties, dry and given first. If progress wet. The dry kind is the isn’t made with it, then more common, accounting Lucentis can be given. for 80 percent to 90 per- Where Eylea fits in recent of cases. Wet macular mains to be determined. degeneration is an abnorMost programs of inmal growth of blood ves- jections call for a monthly sels beneath the macula. or every-other-month inThese fragile vessels leak jection. A new wrinkle is fluid that infiltrates the developing. Eye doctors macula. You have the wet do a careful examination variety. of the macula frequently, Wet macular degener- like once a month, and ation progresses more make a judgment if an in-

jection is needed that often. Sometimes it is; sometimes it’s not.

Don’t expect a miraculous return of perfect vision. The primary goal is to stop the advancement of wet macular degeneration to prevent blindness.

Yes, I wholeheartedly endorse these shots.

The booklet on macular degeneration explains this common eye ailment.

Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 701, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For the past two and a half years, I have had and still have a clear, watery drainage from my right nostril. I can’t go anywhere without paper towels. When I lie down, it drains so bad that I have to place a towel under my nose, or I will be drenched.

I have seen four doctors and tried every type of spray and pills. It keeps draining.

Any ideas? I’m ex-

hausted. My eyes do not itch. I have no pain in the sinuses, just this fluid drainage from my right nostril. — M.B. ANSWER: I do have a suggestion. Ask your doctor if this constant leak could be cerebrospinal fluid. That fluid is clear and watery. It also has sugar in it, unlike the usual drainages of the nose. A simple test for sugar will point in the direction of cerebrospinal fluid. I know the sugar test is outdated, but it does offer some supporting evidence for the nature of the fluid. The most useful test is an MRI scan of the brain. A second test, called beta 2-transferrin, is also valuable, but it’s not offered by many labs.

Do you have any headaches? They almost always go hand-in-hand with CSF leaks.

When you bring this up to the doctor, the doctor is liable to say that the possibility is far-out. It is.

However, some years ago I had a letter from a woman with symptoms exactly like yours. I suggested the CSF leak. Her doctor checked her for it, and she did have it.

April 23, 1937 “Sidney’s Singing Soldiers” will present a program in Versailles on the evening of April 29th, their appearance sponsored by the Versailles business men, assisted by the women’s clubs there, as a benefit for the Versailles public library. The members of the singing group are planning to give one of their programs which have won for them national recognition, and they have asked the Sidney Theatre guild to assist them in the evening of entertainment by presenting one of their popular one act plays.

––––– Willis W. Miller, Boys’ Division Secretary of the Springfield Y.M.C.A. will address a gathering of the interested citizens of Sidney at a dinner meeting at the Wagner Hotel at 6:30 o’clock tomorrow evening on the subject, “The Camp at Evergreen Lake.” The Springfield Y.M.C.A. recently purchased the lake and will use it for the annual Boys’ Camp throughout the summer. Boys of the Sidney community will be invited to join in the camp,

and Mr. Miller will give detailed information.

50 years April 23, 1962 The rescue vehicle to be used by Sidney’s fire department emergency crewmen has been ordered. That was announced this morning by City Manager William G. Fultz who also said the successful bidder for furnishing the mobile equipment is Wagner Ford, Inc. ––––– KIRKWOOD — Mechanization of the processes involved in making horseradish became a necessity at the Applegate factory in Kirkwood when the demand outran the supply furnished by hand labor only. H.D. Applegate, former experimental engineer at Aeroproducts, Vandalia, makes horseradish from plants grown near Kirkwood. He also has land under contract in Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois where most of the nation’s crop is grown. In 1960 the company had two employees.

Two years later they have 13. They now process 70 to 100 tons of the raw product a year and have expanded their market to include Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and parts of Illinois.

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25 years April 23, 1987 Herman Thompson, 4371 Children’s Home Road, is pictured holding a T-shirt bearing a design he created for the Special Olympics in Shelby County. His design was chosen as the winner in a contest to create a design for the event. A free lance illustrator, Thompson is also employed as service manager at Wentz Chevrolet.

––––– WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Preston R. Tisch said today that 25 cents “seems like a logical amount” to charge for a first-class stamp under a rate increase that may take effect in 1988.

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Daughter’s law school loans weigh on parents’ conscience DEAR ABBY: My nificant student loan wife and I are 50-yeardebt. old professionals who Two nights ago I have paid every penny made the mistake of of the cost for our two telling Lana that her daughters’ four-year mother and I would college educations. help her pay off her Our oldest, “Lana,” student loans. went on to law school I regret having and has incurred well opened my mouth. She Dear in excess of $100,000 and her husband spend Abby in law school loan debt. their money on frivoAbigail She has struggled to lous luxuries and are find a job as an attor- Van Buren not responsible finanney, and I’m no longer cially. sure she still wants to practice My wife and I live frugally. law. Lana is married to a med- We withdrew money from our ical student who also has sig- retirement accounts to help

fund our daughters’ college educations. We now need to increase our retirement contributions and pay for maintenance and repairs to our home that we delayed while paying for their tuition.

Although we have always helped our children financially, we can no longer afford to trade our future financial security and our present standard of living to support them.

I would appreciate some advice. This may be an issue affecting a lot of parents at this time. — SPOKE TOO SOON IN PENNSYLVANIA

DEAR SPOKE TOO SOON: Before making any promises to your daughter, you should have reviewed your retirement plans with your financial adviser. It’s still not too late to do that, and once you do you should immediately inform Lana that, upon review, you now realize that giving her more money will compromise your plans for retirement.

You should also explain that you have deferred important repairs to your home because the money was directed instead to her education. The problem with deferring main-

tenance is it usually costs more than if the problems had been dealt with promptly, which is why you are, regrettably, unable to bail her out of her student loans. It may be the wake-up call Lana needs that it’s time to assume her own responsibilities.

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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is Monday, TodayApril Monday, 23, 2012 April 23, the 114th day of 2012. pursuits There If you minimize frivolous and252 instead spend your are days left intime theworking year. onToday’s worthy endeavors, you’ll reHighlight in be Hiswarded quite handsomely in the year tory: ahead. It’s a period when you can April 23, 1789, PresiOn many make good things happen.

TAURUS (April 20-MayWashing20) — Decident-elect George sionsand based his on “quickie” will ton wife,solutions Martha, likely be too fragile to withstand the moved into the first executest of time. When it comes to sometive the Franklin thingmansion, important, base your judgments on enduring, testedYork. factors. in New House, GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t On this date: to take on a do-it-yourself ■attempt In 1616, English poet and project unless you are well trained to dramatist William Shakehandle the job, or at least have somespeare, died on what one with52, know-how to help youhas out and back you up. been traditionally regarded (June 21-July 22)of— his DeasCANCER the anniversary manding others to do what you won’t birth in do 1564. or can’t yourself could result in ■some In 1910, former ifPresident angry responses you happen to pick someone who is willing to Theodore Roosevelt delivstandhis up against you.“Man in the ered famous LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Letting a Arena” speech between at theyouSormisunderstanding and bonne in Paris. your mate linger and fester is asking additional sooner you ■forIn 1954, trouble.

HankThe Aaron of kiss Milwaukee and make up, theBraves better. the hit VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Even if the first of his record 755 the offender deserves it, don’t criticize major-league home runsif at inall a him or her in front of others possible.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — When it ■comes In 1961, Judy Garland to your commercial dealings, performed her legendary take nothing for granted, even the small points.at TheseNew could be York’s the very concert issues that Hall. could cause a host of trouCarnegie ble.

■SCORPIO In 1962, NASA (Oct. 24-Nov.launched 22) — InRanger 4 on a mission to the stead of insisting that everything go your way, you should strive to be comoon.

(The spacecraft was operative with wishes of others.

If supposed tothetransmit picyou don’t and something goes wrong, tures andto data just before you’ll have accept all the blame. crashing into (Nov. the 23-Dec. lunar 21) surSAGITTARIUS — It’s tothree your advantage to tell things as face days later; howthey really are, without stretching the ever, due to equipment facts just to make your story more colmalfunction, no data was orful. Even tiny embellishments could sent.) cause trouble.

■CAPRICORN In 1968, (Dec. student 22-Jan.protest19) — Although normally you’re a pretty geners began occupying builderous person, you might be hesitant ings on the campus of to part with anything of value unless Columbia University in New you are guaranteed to get back someYork; thing inpolice return. put down the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You’ll protests a week later. chances for success ■only Inhamper 1969,your Sirhan Sirhan if you do something that you would was for latersentenced regret merely to for death pride’s sake. assassinating York Sen. Don’t let vanity orNew presumption get in the way.F. Kennedy. (The senRobert PISCESwas (Feb. later 20-March 20) — If you tence reduced to want to have your views respected by life imprisonment.) others, you must not be close-minded ■about In theirs.

1987,Treat 28 what construction they have to say with due consideration, and your workers were killed when an opinions will becomplex given the same courapartment being tesy. built in Bridgeport, Conn., ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Be suddenly collapsed. hopeful about what you take on, but ■byInthe same 1992, McDonald’s token don’t depend on Lady Luckits to do first your bidding.

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MACHINE OPERATORS Immediate openings for experienced manual machine Operators: HBM & VTL OPERATOR Must be able to set up and operate manual Horizontal Boring Mills and Vertical Turret Lathes from working drawings.

SMALL MILL/ GRINDER OPERATOR Must be able to set up and operate small mills from working drawings, and operate Blanchard and other grinders.

Excellent pay and benefit package including 25% 401k match, medical, and dental coverage.

Please submit resume and salary requirements in confidence to: Machine Operators P.O. Box 920 Piqua, Ohio 45356

Repairing Industrial Equipment, Mechanical, Electrical trouble shooting, Hydraulic/ Pneumat ic repair, (PLCs) required.

Minimum 2 year’s experience.

Benefits after 90 days.

STARTING WAGES $17.00 to $18.00 per/Hr

Needed Immediately

MIG WELDER • • •

1st Shift/Full time only Health insurance package/Roth's available H o l i d a y / Va c a t i o n pay/Competitive wages Attendance bonus Certification not a requirement/ Drug free workplace

Submit resume to: AMS 330 Canal Street Sidney, Ohio 45365 Email: amsohio1@earthlink.net

Please only Interested apply Apply within 8am-2pm

SHEET METAL FABRICATOR

Mon-Fri

Elite Enclosure Co.,LLC 2349 Industrial Dr Sidney, Oh NO PHONE CALLS

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Casual

Wapakoneta

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Deadline for this special tribute is May 11 at 5 p.m.

LPN's-

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

The Council on Rural Services is seeking Volunteer Coordinators to work 15 hours per week in each of our Sidney and/ or Bellefontaine locations. These positions require a high school diploma or GED. The applicant will be working with the public to recruit baby boomer and older adult volunteers.

To apply please visit our website at:

Casual

Apply in person at: Concept Machine & Tool, Inc. 2065 Industrial Court Covington, Ohio

Shelby and Logan Counties

This is a great opportunity for a person to make a difference in local communities by matching volunteers, their skills and experience to high impact volunteer opportunities in local non-profits. Good communication and computer skills a must.

Minimum starting wage is $8.34 per hour.

RN Supervisors-

Visiting Angels seeks experienced caregivers for in-home private duty care. Live-ins and hourly.

Wanting to work in Shelby, Miami, and southern Auglaize county.

419-501-2323. www.visitingangels.com/ midwestohio.

Laserfab Technologies, Inc. is seeking an individual with general metal fabrication experience including

• • •

LASER PRESS BRAKE WELDING

Experienced candidates only. Benefits offered after 90 day probation.

Submit resumes to: dmcclure@laserfabtech.com

or mail to: P.O. Box 4812, Sidney, OH 45365 No calls please

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

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

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

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

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

All AGES welcome to apply!

SDN1051 - E Lyndhurst, W Lyndhurst, N Main Ave, E Russell Rd, W Russell Rd SDN1094 - Freedom Ct, Independence Ct, Leisure Ct, Liberty Ct, Tranquility Ct, Viking Ct. SDN 1026 - E Bennett, Broadway Ave, Kossuth St, N. Main, N. Miami, Summit St.

If interested, please contact:

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

If interested, please contact: Jamie at 937-498-5912

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in Shelby County

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WITHIN 10 MILE RADIUS

JERRY COLDWELL, OWNER (937) 498-9147

937-492-5150

AMISH CREW Wants roofing, siding, windows,

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

30 Years experience!

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

J.T.’s Painting & Drywall

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

4th Ave. Store & Lock

937.492.8003 • 937.726.2868

937-419-0676 www.buckeyehomeservices.com

• Spouting

KNOCKDOWN SERVICES

starting at $

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(See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products)

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Free Inspections

Cleaning Service

Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured

Emily Greer

937-620-4579 2257815

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

LAWN CARE D.R.

937-245-9717

Ask for Roy

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Stone

TICON PAVING

J D LAWN SERVICE Since 1977

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MOWING, MULCHING, Powerwashing and ALL your lawncare needs!

Gutter & Service 1002 N. Main St. Sidney, Ohio 45365

First Cutting is FREE FREE Estimates

937-726-7223

Call for a free damage inspection.

We will work with your insurance.

Call Walt for a FREE Estimate Today 2272478

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GRAVEL & STONE Shredded Topsoil Fill Dirt Available Saturday

WE DELIVER

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

1-937-492-8897

Need more space?

Asphalt

Piqua, Ohio 937-773-0637

Install - Repair Replace - Crack Fill Seal Coat

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Find it, Buy it or Sell it in

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Backhoe Services

937-606-1122

New or Existing Install - Grade Compact

Free Estimates 2205412

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

OFFICE 937-773-3669

Residential Commercial Industrial

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DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?

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finds in

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pickup within 10 mile radius of Sidney

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LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

MINIMUM CHARGES APPLY

ElsnerPainting.com • kelsner@elsnerpainting.com

All Small Engines • Mowers • Weed Eaters • Edgers • Snowblowers • Chain Saws Blades Sharpened Tillers FREE

Licensed & Bonded

BBB Accredted

875-0153 698-6135

• Concrete • Additions

2268750

aMAZEing

937-658-0196 • 937-497-8817

Mowing & Complete Landscaping Services Sprinkler System Installation

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

COOPER’S GRAVEL

Call Kris Elsner

MOWER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Residential and Commercial

“All Our Patients Die”

FREE Written Estimates

Rutherford

937-493-9978

Sparkle Clean

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

• Baths

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

For 75 Years

Since 1936

Bankruptcy Attorney

• Kitchens • Siding • Sunrooms • Doors

Commercial - Industrial - Residential Interior - Exterior - Pressure Washing

937-492-6228

WE KILL BED BUGS! • Windows • Metal Roofing • Awnings

Spring Break Special Buy 4 lessons & GET 1 FREE • No experience required.

• Adults & Children ages 5 & up • Gift Certificates Available • Major Credit Cards Accepted Flexible Schedule Nights & Weekends 937-778-1660 www.sullenbergerstables.com

LIVE-IN NURSES AIDE to comfort clients in their own home, stays to the end. 20 years experience, references.

Dee at (937)581-2011.

ELSNER PAINTING The Professional Choice

Rent 1 month Get one FREE

• Roofing

Horseback Riding Lessons

937-875-0153 937-698-6135

& Pressure Washing, Inc.

1250 4th Ave.

Ask about our monthly specials

PAVING, REPAIR & SEALCOATING DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS

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loriaandrea@aol.com

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TOTAL HOME REMODELING Call Jim at 937-694-2454

Licensed Bonded-Insured

937-498-0123

COOPER’S BLACKTOP

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CARPENTERS

aandehomeservicesllc.com

Loria Coburn

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AMISH

Insurance jobs welcome FREE Estimates

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mikemoon59@yahoo.com

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

Eric Jones, Owner

Commercial Bonded

Amos Schwartz Construction

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

937-492-3530

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring

ANY TYPE OF REMODELING

FREE ESTIMATES!!

Call now for Spring & Summer special

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A&E Home Services LLC

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

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

FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY

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

Make your pet a reservation today.

• Heated Kennel • Outdoor time • Friendly Family atmosphere • Country Setting • Flexible Hours

2268487

Any type of Construction:

(419) 203-9409

Voted #1

Sealcoat, paint strips, crack fill, pothole repair.

Commercial and Residential

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

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Gutters • Doors • Remodel

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

AREA ASPHALT SEALCOAT

Paws & Claws Retreat: Pet Boarding

2-Day Turnaround In Most Cases

937-308-7157 TROY, OHIO

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

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Roofing • Siding • Windows

Pole BarnsErected Prices:

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

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

Pole Building Roof & Siding 2263290

(937)394-2223

Jerry’s Small Engine Service

Continental Contractors

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

765-857-2623 765-509-0070

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

2268526

937-335-6080

BUCKEYE SEAL COATING AND REPAIR

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

79.99

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

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Roofing, Windows, Siding, Fire & Water Restoration

Amish Crew

PARTS & SERVICE

SPECIAL GOLF CART BATTERIES $

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

937-492-ROOF

S'ELLEN PHOTOGRAPHY has moved to a new downtown location. 130 North Main Avenue, Sidney. Call today to book your photo session or to inquire about basic photography classes!

(937)622-2910.

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PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES With our continued rapid expansion, we are actively seeking: Full-time and Part-time Production Associates Positions available on all 3 shifts with shift differentials.

Immediate openings available for production line workers, supervisors, and several skilled positions.

We offer flexible hours, a full benefit package including health & life insurance, dental, 401K etc.

These are permanent positions with good prospect for advancement in a fast growing company.

Please stop in to fill out an application or call to schedule an interview.

ASK ABOUT OUR MANAGERS SPECIAL 1 BEDROOM, In Sidney, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, clean, freshly painted, 13 security cameras, laundry facility on site, ample off street parking. Rent $375, Deposit $375 includes water & trash.

Call (937)441-9923 ASK ABOUT OUR MANAGERS SPECIAL 2 BEDROOM, In Sidney, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, clean, freshly painted, security cameras, laundry facility on site, ample off street parking.

Rent $425, Deposit $425 includes water & trash.

Call (937)441-9923

MOVE IN SPECIAL FIRST MONTH FREE Sidney Village Apts.

2 & 3 BR Available Some Utilities and Appliances. No Pets Call 937-492-0781

A Division of Basic Grain Products Inc

300 East Vine Street Coldwater, OH 45828 (419)678-2304 ext 107

DRIVERS Livestock transportation company seeking OTR drivers, home weekends. Owner operators welcome to apply.

Call (937)295-2768 sgoubeaux@ hotmail.com Semi Truck Driver Class A CDL Laborer also needed Call Lambdin Hughes Trucking (937)492-4998 (937)538-6915

NICE 3 bedroom apartment, Minster, yard, 2 car garage, low utilities, $485 + deposit, (937)295-2063.

St. Marys Avenue Apartments Most utilities paid, off street parking, appliances, NO PETS! 1 bedroom, $425 month (937)489-9921

(937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com 1 BEDROOM efficiency with utilities, stove and refrigerator. Lease and deposit.

No pets. ( 9 3 7 ) 4 9 8 - 7 4 7 4 (937)726-6009.

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

HORSE MANURE, Free.

Call (937)554-6841

"Simply the Best" (937)492-3450

1999 CHEVY TAHOE LT 2-tone grey body, great shape, must see. Rebuilt tranny, new parts (have receipts). Can email pics.

(402)340-0509

RIDING LAWNMOWER YardMan, $400.

(937)492-5329

FREE HAULING! Refrigerators, freezers, batteries, washers, dryers, tanning beds, water heater, metal/ steel. JunkBGone. (937)538-6202 LADDERS 1 Pair sion ladder, 40ft, duty, $250. 1 Pair sion ladder, 36ft, Good (937)492-2148

extenheavy exten$150. shape.

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

Village West Apts.

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

JOEY LIFT with Sonic Scooter, $1500 (937)417-4430 or (937)336-3083

HORSE TRAILER, 3 horse slant bumper pull, 1995 aluminum upgraded trailer with a "bulldog" electric a-frame jack along with a new "quickbite coupler" that couples to the tow vehicle automatically. $11,900 (937)667-4253

Get Cash for your junk car or truck. Free removal. Get the most for your junker call us (937)732-5424.

Time to sell your old stuff...

Get it

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

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.

2 BEDROOM mobile home for rent, first of June.

Hardin-Houston school district.

(937)492-4059

DOG HOUSE custom built for large dogs, custom built dog deck, 100 ft chain link fence, $500, (937)606-0044 PAPILLON PUP, female, 19 weeks old $300. First shots/ wormed. Call/ text (419)953-8538.

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

TOOLS for start-up shop.

13 hand power tools, numerous small hand tools, tool boxes, 8 drawer steel cabinet, levels, squares, sawhorses, ladders, shovels, maddox, axe, numerous sizes of screws, nails, bolts. Much, much more.

One price $600.

(937)448-0717

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3 BEDROOM duplex, Sidney. Appliances, laundry room, NO PETS! $460 monthly. (937)394-7265

1979 AIRSTREAM 31', Excellent condition! $7500.

(937)497-9673

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 69,900 miles, V8, 4.6 engine. Great gas mileage. Excellent condition. $4000 firm.

Call (937)693-4293

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.

2001 KEYSTONE 242 FW SPRINGDALE 5TH WHEEL 12 foot super slide, sleeps 6. Excellent condition! Stored inside when not used. $9000.

(937)726-4580 Botkins, OH

2002 HONDA 1800 GOLDWING Illusion blue, 31,000 miles, Has CB radio, intercom, cruise control, etc., too many extras to list, $11,000. Call Steve.

(937)726-7998

LEGAL NOTICE THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNITS WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY LOCK-IT-UP LLC, ON OR AFTER 5/16/12 AT LEONARD’S AUCTION SERVICE 6350 CONSEAR RD OTTAWA LAKE , MI RICHARD LEONARD AUCTIONEER 2471 W. MICHIGAN SIDNEY, OH 45365 1019 ASHLEY KIRTLEY 1213 HILLTOP APT F HOUSEHOLD 3006 JOSEPH BERTSCH 417 E SOUTH HOUSEHOLD 2047 KYLE JUROSIC 18480 BOTKINS JACKSON CENTER HOUSEHOLD 2191 BOYD CRAWFORD 433 N MIAMI HOUSEHOLD 2203 WENDY NISWONGER 9308 FREEMAN HOUSEHOLD Apr. 23, 30 2276409

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO Case No. 12CV000045 Judge James F. Stevenson

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PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF Velura Jayne Maddy TO Velura Jayne Mayberry Case No. 2012NCH04 NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME Applicant hereby gives notice to all interested persons that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Shelby County, Ohio, requesting the change of name of Velura Jayne Maddy to Velura Jayne Mayberry.

The hearing on the application will be held on the 4th day of June, 2012, at 2:00 o’clock PM in the Probate Court of Shelby County, located at 100 E. Court Street, 2nd Floor, Sidney, Ohio.

Velura Jayne Maddy 1040 Hazelnut Lane Sidney, Ohio 45365 Apr. 23

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Village of Fort Loramie Sealed Bids for the lease of 25 acres more or less of farm land will be received by the Village of Fort Loramie at the Village Hall, 14 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, OH 45845, until Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

Bids will be on a per acre price for the entire acreage and will be for 3 years commencing in May 2012 subject other terms of the lease which is on file at the Village Office for review. For a copy of lease and complete description and location of the property, contact the Village Administrator.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed

by Owner to be most favorable to the Owner.

Tony Schmitmeyer Village Administrator Apr. 5, 9, 16, 23, 30 2273246

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Franklin Township Trustees Meranda Road Resurfacing 2012 Sealed Bids for the Meranda Road Resurfacing 2012 will be received by the Franklin Township Trustees at the Franklin Township Garage, 11095 Co. Rd. 25-A, Sidney, OH 45365, until Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:30pm, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

In general, the work consists of a 1 ½” asphalt overlay and gravel berms on Meranda Road from Co. Rd. 25-A to Lochard Road.

The Bidding Documents which include drawings and specifications may be examined and obtained at the office of Choice One Engineering, 440 E. Hoewisher Road, Sidney, OH 45365.

Cost for the Bidding Documents is $35.00 and is non-refundable.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in a properly identified envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful BIDDER will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. The Contractor shall be required to pay not less than the minimum wage rates established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio.

No BIDDER shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed

by Owner to be most favorable to the Owner.

Franklin Township Trustees Deb Bodenmiller, Clerk/Treasurer Apr. 16, 23 2274900

Only $21.75

2012

WE PAY cash for your old toys! Star Wars, GI Joes, He-Man, Transformers and much more.

(937)638-3188.

2 BEDROOM, Upstairs, recently remodeled, $385 monthly, 620 1/2 South Main, (937)638-1997 2 BEDROOM, utilities included. Stove, refrigerator.

No pets.

(937)498-7474 or (937)726-6009

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs.

Carol E. Firestone, et al., Defendants Unknown Spouse (if any) of Carol E. Firestone, whose last known address is 504 Brooklyn Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 and Unknown heirs, the devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, and assigns of Carol E. Firestone, and the guardians of minor and/or incompetent heirs of Carol E. Firestone, will take notice that on February 13, 2012, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Shelby County, Ohio, Case No. 12CV000045. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendants have or claim to have an interest: Parcel number(s): 020-22-10-483-001, 01-22-10-483-001 Property address: 504 Brooklyn Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 The defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

Apr. 23, 30, May 7

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3 BEDROOM House on Colonial Dr. Has all appliances including washer and dryer. No Pets, 600 rent/ deposit (937)726-0273

1, 2 & 3 bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages.

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.

PORCELAIN DOLLS, $20. (937)492-7206

Confidentiality fully assured. EOE

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Sidney Daily News, Monday, April 23, 2012

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Celebrate Your Special Graduate in our Graduation Keepsake Edition on May 24, 2012

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

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2, White diamond tricoat with ebony interior; 40,000 miles, one owner, non-smoker, EC, $27,000 (937)667-4253

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

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

If you would like your photo returned, please include a SASE along with your payment.

Please contact us at (937)498-5925 with questions.

Graduate’s Information 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Black on black. 5 speed transmission.

38,150 miles. Excellent condition! $16,000.

(937)492-3000

CONGRATULATIONS

Graduate’s Name: ______________________________________ Graduate’s High School: __________________________________ Greeting: ______________________________________________ From (to be listed in ad):__________________________________

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

2004 CHEVY MALIBU LS V6 Very clean, 90,000 miles, $5900. Must sell!

(937)776-9270

2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC Turquious & Antique White, security system, smooth rim, chrome spoked wheels, ABS brakes, below 4000 miles, Nice stereo, $18,000 Firm, Call Rod, (937)638-2383

Address: ______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Visa, MC, Discover, American Express: ______________________ Expiration Date: ________________________________________ 2175821

2011 CASEY HUSSEY Anna High School You’re very special to us!

Love, Grandma Melda & Grandpa Mike Hussey

Sidney Daily News, Monday, April 23, 2012

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Newspapers In Education Visit NIE online at www.sidneydailynews.com, www.troydailynews.com or www.dailycall.com

The Ghost in the Courthouse Statue Written by Bill Bailey Illustrated by Michelle Duckworth Chapter 4 The ride of my life begins STORY SO FAR: When Jake Passmore, the new editor of The Jefferson Times, arrives in town, he sees Donnie and Humpty trying to talk to a ghost in a statue. Donnie expects criticism for his overactive imagination. Instead, Jake says it's a gift. When Jake meets Donnie's mom, Holly, unpleasant sparks fly, as they swap insults. With the tension rising, someone arrives whom Donnie thinks might help patch things up between them.

As Humpty and I watched the awkward meeting between Mom and the new editor, things went from bad to ugly. They were like oil and water - Jake was slick, and Mom was icy. I was afraid Jake might fire Mom or that she might quit before she ever worked a day for him.

I found myself wanting Mom and Jake to get along. For one thing, Jake had to be the only guy in town who didn't think Humpty and I were stupid. My dad, who had left town a year ago when he and Mom split up - he sure thought so. He had called Humpty "that silly dummy." Mom said I shouldn't take that personal. But how else was I supposed to take it?

On the other hand, Jake said he wanted Humpty and me on his team. Nobody ever wanted me on their team. In fact, I didn't know anybody half as cool as Jake who would want me anywhere near him.

So, for once, I was glad to see Mom's biggest enemy, Sheriff Matlock, heading toward Jake, with his lopsided swagger, hitching up his pants and chewing on a fat cigar. The way I had it figured, since she was already worked up, Mom would lose it when she saw the sheriff and fire her zingers at him instead of Jake. Then, Jake would join in on her side, and they could make up and be friends because they now had the same enemy.

Sheriff Matlock is a descendant of William Matlock - one of the ornery outlaw brothers who gunned down Felix LaBauve over 130 years ago. That family must have a meanness gene that gets passed down through the generations.

Speaking of descendants, there's something I haven't mentioned yet. Mom says Felix is my great-great-great-greatgrandfather. That's a lot of greats. "Maybe we pass down greatness, like the Matlocks do meanness," I said to Mom. Felix grew up without a dad, kind of like I was having to do. His dad died when he was six years old in France, and two years later, his mom sent him away to live with his uncles in America. Talk about having it tough. He had to leave his mom and cross an ocean all alone on a ship to another country - where he didn't know anybody.

My life was a piece of cake compared to that. On Felix's tombstone in the cemetery, it says, "In death as in life - alone."

With those thoughts bouncing around in my head, I looked up at the statue. I realized Felix had the saddest eyes I'd ever seen.

Then I saw something really weird - a wet

spot, like a tear, below his left eye. Must be the birds again, I told myself quickly.

"Hey there, Holly," the sheriff said, bringing me back to my senses. He tipped his hat to Mom with fake politeness. "I sure do miss your old boss, George Elder. This town just ain't the same since he passed away."

What a liar! When Mr. Elder was editor of the newspaper, he had been a major thorn in the sheriff's side. He and Mom had worked together on stories about how the sheriff got illegal kickbacks of money from every juke joint and bingo parlor in the county. In fact, Mr. Elder was working on a really big story when he died. Mom said he was going to expose how Sheriff Matlock had stolen several million dollars from the government.

"Well, there's always a silver lining, Sheriff," Mom said. "You'd be in jail by now if George were still alive."

The sheriff chomped on his cigar and shot her a nasty look - but quickly covered it with a phony smile.

"What say, we let bygones be bygones, Holly?" he said.

He turned to Jake. "I take it you're the new editor. I'm Sheriff Matlock. I wanna be the first to welcome you to our little town."

"Now, that's what I'm talking about," Jake said, flashing a smile.

"Southern hospitality. Holly, you could learn some manners from Sheriff Matlock here." Mom rolled her eyes. Jake and the sheriff shook hands. "Jake Passmore," he said. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

I detected a flicker in the sheriff's eyes as he picked up on the conflict between Mom and Jake. "You need anything - anything at all - you just give me a call," the sheriff gushed. "I always believe in being open with the press." Then, he gave Mom a look and said, "All I ask is that they play fair."

"I'm sure we'll get along great," Jake said, before Mom could get in a word. "Truth is, I'm not interested in crime news. Unless it's something unique, like a vampire or a werewolf on the loose."

The sheriff stared at Jake with his mouth gaping open, the cigar drooping from his lip. Deciding it had to be a joke, he grinned broadly. "Vampires and werewolves, eh?" he chuckled.

"We'll see what we can find for you."

"And UFOs, of course" Jake said.

"Seen any of those lately?"

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"You-what?" asked the sheriff.

"Unidentified flying objects," said Jake.

The sheriff's smile was starting to look a bit shaky.

"Uh, can't say as I have.

But if I spot one, you'll be the first to know."

"What about Big Foot?" Jake asked.

"Big what?" the sheriff said.

"Sasquatch. The giant swamp creature. You've got a lot of low Delta land around here. Surely you've run across a few giant footprints."

The sheriff dropped the smile and slowly removed his cigar. "You pulling my leg, boy?"

"I'm as serious as a heart attack," Jake said.

"Vampires, UFOs, Big Foot? That your kind of news?" the sheriff asked.

"Only kind there is," Jake said.

"Readers love it."

The sheriff smiled faintly to himself, like he had arrived at a decision about this new guy. He pulled thoughtfully on his chin. "Seems like I recollect hearing about a hairy, one-eyed beast that one hunter saw," he said. "I can look into it, if you like."

"Now you're talking!" Jake smiled.

The sheriff shook Jake's hand goodbye.

"I can tell, you and me are gonna get along just fine," the sheriff said. Tipping his hat to Mom, he waddled off.

Jake yelled after him, "Just remember, Sheriff. You've got a friend at the Times."

Mom's eyes were shooting darts at Jake. I realized now how wrong I had been to think the sheriff would bring Mom and Jake together. I just couldn't read this new guy at all.

Once the sheriff was out of earshot, Mom exploded. "Please tell me you didn't just tell the biggest crook in Jefferson that he can steal the county blind - because you won't be watching!"

"I didn't say anything of the sort," said Jake.

"You told him the only news you care about is UFOs and creature sightings. He must think you're crazy as a bedbug."

"I couldn't care less what he thinks," Jake said.

"He can tell you won't be a watchdog for the public, like George Elder was. You practically gave him a license to steal."

Jake looked at his flashy Rolex watch.

"Ooh, time's getting by. Holly, what do you say we continue our discussion at tomorrow's staff meeting?"

I thought he had forgotten about Humpty and me. But he wheeled around and focused on us. "And I want both of you to be there, too."

I couldn't figure for the life of me why he wanted Humpty and me at his staff meeting. I had been forced to sit through a few of them while waiting on Mom, and they were always incredibly dull.

"Boring," Humpty said in a singsongy voice.

"That's one thing it won't be," Jake said, flashing a grin. "In fact, it just may be the ride of your life."

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What is a Sea Otter?

A sea otter is a marine mammal that lives in the costal waters in the central and North Pacific Ocean. It is the smallest marine mammal in North America and is about four feet long. Female otters weigh an average of 45 pounds and male otters weigh an average of 65 pounds. Sea otters live an average of 10 to 11 years.

What do sea otters eat?

Sea otters eat clams, crabs, snails, sea stars, abalone, and 40 other marine animals. Sea otters dive up to 330 feet to find food. Their average dive lasts about 50 seconds. The longest dive recorded lasted four minutes.

When sea otters come to the surface they lie on their back and use their stomachs as a table. Sometimes they use a tool, such as a rock, to help them open the hard shells of their prey. They bang the hard shell on the rock until it breaks open.

Sea otters have to eat 2025 percent of their body weight every day to stay alive. That means a 40-pound otter must eat 10 pounds of food every day!

How do sea otters swim?

Sea otters usually swim on their back at the water’s surface. They use their rear flippers to move and their tails to steer. They don’t swim very fast (about 1 miles per hour). If otters are frightened, they will flip over on their stomachs and swim away. Sometimes they will dive under water to get away.

How do sea otters stay warm?

The water that southern sea otters live in is a chilly 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit – much too cold for humans. Otters don’t have blubber to keep them warm like other marine mammals. Instead, they rely on

their thick fur coats and their fast metabolism.

Sea otter fur is the thickest fur of any animal. It has 600,000 to one million hairs per square inch. Humans only have 100,000 hairs on their whole head! It is important for otters to keep individual hairs clean. If the fur isn’t clean, it gets matted and this can lead to death by hypothermia.

Why aren’t their more sea otters?

Two hundred years ago, 300,000 otters may have ranged along the 6,000 miles of Pacific coastline from northern Japan, through the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and down the coast of California to Baja California in Mexico.

Because the pelts of sea otters are thick, warm and beautiful, fur hunters killed hundreds of thousands of them – until not a single otter was visible along the entire California coastline.

The southern sea otter was thought to be extinct. Then, in 1938, a raft of about 30 to 50 otters was discovered off the coast of Big Sur, California.

The population has grown and spread along 200 miles of California coastline, but its population is still small – only about 2,200. Southern sea otters are now protected by the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act so they can no longer be hunted.

Where do southern sea otters live?

Southern sea otters are found in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of central California.

They range from Ano Nuevo (9 miles north of Santa Cruz) to Purisima Point (just north of Point Conception). Additionally, there is a small colony off San Nicolas Island near Santa Barbara.

Usually, sea otters stay close to shore, but sometimes they are found as far out as four miles from shore. Otters rest in kelp forests in groups called rafts. Often they will drape the kelp over their bodies to keep from drifting away.

Now there are other threats to otters. Oil spills can be fatal to the sea otter and could cause this species to become extinct. Oil coats the fur, destroying the blanket of air that keeps the otter warm. This causes chilling, hypothermia and death.

Other kinds of pollution in our oceans threaten sea otters.

Fishing nets are another cause of sea otter deaths. Se otters become caught in the nets and drown. Laws have been passed to limit the use of fishing nets along the coastline to protect sea otters.

How can you tell a juvenile from an adult?

• Juveniles are smaller.

• Juveniles have darker fur.

• Juveniles are not as proficienct at diving – their motions are not as graceful and their dives are generally of shorter

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• Use public transportation, carpool, walk or ride your bike.

• Do the 4 “Rs” = Refill, Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle.

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Hamlin holds off Truex

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CHICAGO CUBS SECOND baseman Blake DeWitt, left, tags out Cincinnati Reds’ Willie Harris during the fifth inning of a

baseball game in Chicago Sunday. The Reds won the game 4-3.

Reds get an ‘ugly win’ 4-3 CHICAGO (AP) — On a cold blustery day, Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker was happy to be able to walk away with a victory.

Johnny Cueto threw 6 1-3 strong innings to lead Cincinnati to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in a ragged performance by both teams in tough playing conditions.

“It’s what you call an ugly win, I guess,” Baker said. “It was sort of which team played the worst today. We were fortunate enough to come away with the win.”

Cueto (2-0) allowed one earned run, scattering five hits. He struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.78 for the season.

“I felt (good) the whole time today,” Cueto said through an interpreter. “I like the way I threw all the pitches because I was aggressive with every single pitch I threw today.”

Cueto worked around a single, walk and his own error in the third inning, and gave up both of his runs in the fifth, a Cubs rally that included another error and a hit batter.

“Johnny was great today, until that one inning he kind of lost it,” Baker said.

That inning was the seventh, when he walked a batter and hit another with a pitch before giving way to Logan Ondrusek, who walked Steve Clevenger to load the bases.

Ondrusek recovered to strike out Alfonso Soriano.

Aroldis Chapman came on to strike out Ian Stewart looking with a fastball that registered 99 miles per hour on the stadium scoreboard, preserving the lead.

Chapman also worked a scoreless eighth, though he did walk his first two batters this season. In 101/3 scoreless innings, Chapman has 18 strikeouts while allowing just

three hits. Former Cub Sean Marshall pitched the ninth, picking up his third save.

“It’s a good cap to our weekend,” Marshall said. “Our team played hard under some tough conditions in Chicago.

It’s good to win a series and go home on the plane happy.”

The Reds capitalized on Chicago mistakes to break a 2-2 tie in the sixth. Randy Wells and reliever Scott Maine combined to walk two batters and hit another, while Geovany Soto made two throwing errors on sacrifice bunt attempts.

All told, the Reds sent eight batters to the plate in the sixth, scoring two unearned runs without the benefit of a hit.

Cincinnati left 13 runners on base, while Chicago stranded 12. The teams combined to leave the bases full five times.

“You keep putting them out there, something good is going

to happen,” Baker said. “I tell the guys that pressure busts the pipe.”

Joey Votto doubled twice, walked twice, scored a run and drove in another to pace the Reds’ offense. The slugging first baseman went his 14th straight game without a home run.

Castro singled, tripled and scored two runs for the Cubs, extending his hitting streak to 10 games, the sixth streak at least that long in his young career. He has reached base in 55 of his last 56 games.

“We battled and got on base,” Sveum said. “We just couldn’t get that big hit.”

The Reds improved to 7-0 this season when scoring more than three runs. Cincinnati is 0-9 when scoring less than four runs. Runs were hard to come by all weekend, with the temperature in the low 40s and the wind blowing in from the north.

Smith, Bryant lead Scarlet COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Urban Meyer opened his first spring game at Ohio State with his players gathered at midfield for a series of one-onone battles.

It started with defensive tackle John Simon and offensive lineman Jack Mewhort pushing and shoving like sumo wrestlers until one appeared to have the upper hand. Even the top two quarterbacks, Braxton Miller and Kenny Guiton, went at it.

Cheering and taunting teammates circled the combatants.

“I’ve got a little bit of a quick whistle when some of those guys are in there,” Meyer said with a grin. “I just wanted some good energy in there. Our quarterbacks, like anybody else, they’ve got to put their nose on people. You have to be very careful and very smart. And sometimes I’m accused of neither. But it was fun for the fans and I know that our players came out of their shoes when we did that.”

Rod Smith ran for a 7-yard touchdown with 5:29 left and Christian Bryant made it stand up with a late interception to lead the Scarlet to a 20-14 victory over the Gray.

The crowd was announced as 81,112 on a misty, chilly day at Ohio Stadium, although there appeared to be far fewer.

Meyer wore a white pullover as the Buckeyes wrapped up 15 spring practices, often standing just a few feet directly behind as his quarterbacks ran plays. He took over the program last November in the wake of a year of NCAA violations, suspensions, player departures and coach Jim Tressel’s forced resignation.

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OHIO STATE quarterback Braxton Miller, left, throws a pass over lineman Chris Carter during their spring NCAA college football game Saturday in Columbus.

An Ohio native who was a graduate assistant at Ohio State in the mid-1980s, Meyer led Florida to two national championships. He stepped aside after the 2010 season citing health and family considerations and spent last year as a college football analyst at ESPN. He conceded that his emotions got the best of him at least once. “‘Hang On Sloopy’ was kind of a touching moment, having grown up watching that,” he

said of the signature song played by the Ohio State band.

The scrimmage offered a glimpse of Meyer’s hurry-up offense. There were hits and misses as he and his staff try to find playmakers to run the scheme made famous at Florida by Chris Leak, Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin.

“It was fun getting the ball in the playmakers’ hands,” said quarterback Braxton Miller, the Buck-

eyes’ top returning offensive threat who completed 24 of 31 passes for 258 yards with an interception. “I felt pretty good. We didn’t show too much today.”

Kenny Guiton, calling signals for the Gray, was 17 of 26 for 191 yards with the late interception. He threw for a touchdown and ran for another. Guiton completed passes of 21 and 23 yards to Corey Brown to move the Gray downfield for a go-ahead touchdown.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway.

At the most opportune of times, too.

Hamlin’s car hooked up after the final pit stop Sunday, just as the sun finally broke through on an overcast afternoon, and he powered by Martin Truex Jr. for the lead.

Hamlin then managed to hold off a late charge by Truex to win for the second time this season.

“Whether it was coincidence or not,” Hamlin said, “our car definitely felt better when the sun came out. I felt the car lost a lot of grip, but I guess a lot of guys did.”

It was Hamlin’s first career win at Kansas, and gave his Joe Gibbs Racing team some momentum heading to Richmond, where the Virginia driver has won twice in 12 career starts.

“I felt all day I was behind the 56 and his car looked so superior to the whole field, and we just needed some kind of change — the weather, an adjustment — to make something happen,” Hamlin said, smiling. “And we got both of them.”

Jimmie Johnson was third for Hendrick Motorsports, which has failed in 14 tries to win the team’s milestone 200th race. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne also finished in the top 10.

“I was just watching from the third spot, hoping those guys would give me an opportunity,” Johnson said. “I just wish I was closer to those guys to race for it.”

Hamlin’s best finish at Kansas had been third last year, and for most of Sunday he was content to ride around during long green-flag runs out of the spotlight. His car kept getting better with each stop, though, and his Toyota finally took off at the end.

Just as the sun finally poked through on an unseasonably cold day.

“They didn’t panic,” team owner J.D. Gibbs said. “They paced themselves, and I’m glad the sun stayed out a little at the end.”

Truex dominated most of the afternoon, leading a racehigh 173 laps, but had to settle for second place. It was his third top-5 finish of the season, but he’s yet to win in 175 races.

“Sorry guys, I lost this one for you,” a despondent Truex radioed to his team.

“Hey man, you did a great job,” came the reply. “They know we were here.”

Truex said his final set of tires cost him. He was the loosest he’d been all race, and that allowed Hamlin to charge into the lead. Truex rallied within a car length with two laps to go, but he couldn’t make a move on the bottom side stick, allowing Hamlin to pull away.

“I guess if we can be this frustrated with second, it tells you how close we are as a team,” said Truex, who hasn’t won since Dover in 2007. “The race car was really good. I’m just not really sure what to think about that last set of tires. I was just wreckingloose that last set.”

Truex called the performance a statement moment for Michael Waltrip Racing.

Matt Kenseth finished fourth despite having a wild afternoon trying to get into the pits, often sliding across the commitment line. Greg Biffle followed up his victory last week at Texas with a fifth-place run, though he conceded he didn’t have the car to contend at Kansas.

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Sidney Daily News, Monday, April 23, 2012

Page 19

Versailles hands Anna 12-3 baseball setback ANNA — Versailles rolled to a 12-3 victory over the Anna Rockets in non-league baseball action here Saturday.

The Tigers go to 14-5 and Anna is now 8-5.

For the Tigers, Dominic Richard had three hits, Ethan Bruns three hits, and Lee Kindell and Kyle Niekamp two hits each.

For Anna, Dustin Poeppelman had three hits and Caleb Maurer two hits.

The linescore: Versailles ...004 200 5_11 13 1 Anna ..........100 000 2_ 3 5 3 Wenning (WP), Do.Richard (6) and Rutschilling; Showalter (LP), Cummings (5), Boyd (7) and Maurer, Wenrick (7).

Records: Anna 8-5, Versailles 14-5.

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Houston splits in invitational HOUSTON — Houston split two games in its own invitational Saturday, losing 5-4 to Bradford, then beating Franklin-Monroe in a slugfest, 14-13.

The Wildcats are now 5-8.

Against Bradford, The Railroaders scored twice in the top of the seventh to come from behind and win For Houston, Gary Phipps had two hits, including a double.

Against F-M, the Wildcats rallied big in the bottom of the sevMike Ullery/Ohio Community Media enth, scoring five times SIDNEY’S TRAVIS West pushes the pole away from the bar on this attempt in to come from down 13-9 the pole vault at the Piqua Invitational on Saturday. West cleared 14 feet to win going into the inning.

Quinten Pence had the event. three hits to lead the

Glover wins three events at Piqua PIQUA — Sidney’s Jasmine Glover put on quite a show Saturday in the Piqua Invitational, winning three events to help the Lady Jackets to a third-place finish.

Glover tied for first with Kaley Moss of Urbana in the 110 hurdles in 14.9, won the high jump at 4-11 and also won the 100-meter dash in 12.8. She also added a second in the 200 dash in 26.3.

For the Sidney boys, Travis West soared over the 14-foot bar to win the pole vault.

The Versailles girls overwhelmed the rest of the field in winning the team title with 214 points. Bellefontaine was second with 110 and Sidney third with 96.5.

Versailles won the 3200 relay in 10:37.7, the 800 relay in 1:52.6, the 400 relay in 53.3,and was second in the 1600 relay.

Individually, Tammy Berger won the 1600 in 5:25.5 and the 3200 in 11:36, Amanda Winner won the 400 in 59.6, Chloe Warvel won the 800 in 2:31, and Chelsea Bruns won the shot at 35-3 and the discus at 105-6.

Lehman’s Sarah Titterington won the 200 in 26.3.

For the boys, Samuel Prakel of Versailles won the 1600 in 4:36.6 and the 3200 in 9:24.2, Justin Stewart of Lehman won the 400 in 50.5, and Craig Pothast won the high jump at 6-1.

Team standings Girls: 1. Versailles 214, 2. Bellefontaine 110, 3. Sidney 96.5, 4. Urbana 94.5, 5. Piqua 63, 6.

Lehman, Lima Senior 29.

Boys: 1. Piqua 121.5, 2. Northmont 117.5, 3.

Versailes 110.5, 4. Toledo

Wildcats, Adam Mullen the Redskins and Hihad two hits, and Tyler legefort had a double.

Loramie is now 11-7 Davis and Brandon and Minster 15-2.

Clack both doubled.

The linescores: The linescores: Bradford .......000 201 2_5 8 4 Elida ............300 000 3_6 11 0 Houston ........000 022 0_4 5 3 Loramie .......520 000 x_7 8 1 WP: Albers; LP: Bly Pullins, Wysong (6) (WP) and Cline; Davis and Mullen.

— Minster ......711 001 0_10 14 1 — F-M ............061 040 2_13 13 1 Loramie .....102 111 0_ 6 11 0 WP: Poeppelman; LP: Houston .....410 040 5_14 10 3 McCoy, Skelton (6), Wolf (7) Fleckenstein (LP) and Burnett; Clack, Davis —— (5) (WP) and Riffell,Mullen (6).

Botkins loses Records: Houston 5-8.

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Minster wins Loramie invite FORT LORAMIE — Minster scored seven times in the top of the first and made it stand up for a 10-6 win over Fort Loramie in the championship game of the Fort Loramie Invitational.

Rob Wente had a huge day for the Wildcats, going 4-for-4 with two doubles.

Devon Poeppelman had a home run, Ethan Wolf a triple, and Austin Knapke, Andrew Knapke, Drew Elson and Adam Niemeyer all doubled. That gave the Wildcats eight extra-base hits out of 14 safeties in the game.

For the Redskins, Joel Hilgefort was 3-for-4 with a double, and Kyle Bollheimer, Seth Guillozet and Zach Brandewie all doubled.

Fort Loramie defeated Elida to get to the championship, 7-6, scoring all of its runs in the first two innings.

Jared Albers had two doubles and a single for

twice to FR

FORT RECOVERY — Botkins dropped both games of a doubleheader to Fort Recovery in baseball action Saturday.

Recovery won 14-1 in the first game, the Trojans managing just three hits.

In the nightcap, Botkins lost 11-6 but got two hits each from Seth Hoying, Zach Greve and Christian Hoskins. Josh Schwartz and Evan Dietz added doubles.

The linescores: Botkins ...........000 01_ 1 3 7 Recovery .........733 1x_14 12 1 WP: Gaerke; LP: Schwartz.

— The linescores: Botkins ......002 300 1_ 6 10 3 Recovery ....402 230 x_11 10 1 WP: Thein; LP: Hoskins

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Sidney drops to to St. Marys Sidney hosted St. Marys in a doubleheader Saturday and lost both games, 10-0 and 8-6, to drop to 5-16 on the year.

The Jackets didn’t get anything going offensively in the first game, but in the second, Kaleb Dotson, Ryan Penley and Preston Heath all had two hits each.

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JASMINE GLOVER of Sidney shows the form that won the 110 hurdles in action at the Piqua Invitational on Saturday. She also won the high jump and the 100-meter dash.

Rogers 77.5, 5. Lehman 66.5, 6. Urbana 62, 7.

Bellefontaine 42.5, 8. Sidney 30, 9. Lima Senior 22.

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West Milton Jackie Siefring of Russia was outstanding Saturday at the West Milton Invitational, winning t h r e e events to help the L a d y Raiders to Siefring second behind Minster.

Siefring won the 100 hurdles in 16.01, the 200 dash in 27.55, and the long jump at 15-1.5.

Minster took both team titles at West Milton’s invitational Saturday, the boys rolling up 181.5 points and the girls 149.

For the boys, Minster won the 3200 relay in 8:19.63, Troy Kauffman won the 100 in 11.73, Francis Slonkosky was first in the 1600 in 4:30.92, with Dominic Slonkosky second, Francis also won the 800 in 2:01.74, Minster won the 1600 relay in 3:30.28, Jake Winner won the discus at 140-7, Ryan Will won the shot at 527.25, and Paul Dues won the high jump at 5-10.

On the girls side, Minster won the 3200 relay in 10:05.64, Hannah Barga won the 100 in 13.27, Minster won the 400 relay in 52.39, Samantha Hoelscher won the 400 in 62.42, Minster won the 1600 relay in 4:14.94, and Madeleine Eiting won the shot put at 34-3.25.

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SCOREBOARD BASEBALL Major Leagues National League The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB — Washington . . . 12 4 .750 2 Atlanta. . . . . . . 10 6 .625 New York . . . . . 8 6 .571 3 8 .467 4½ Miami . . . . . . . . 7 9 .438 5 Philadelphia . . . 7 Central Division St. Louis. . . . . . 11 5 .688 — 9 .438 4 Cincinnati . . . . . 7 9 .438 4 Milwaukee . . . . 7 Pittsburgh. . . . . 6 9 .400 4½ 5 Houston. . . . . . . 6 10 .375 7 Chicago . . . . . . . 4 12 .250 West Division Los Angeles . . . 12 4 .750 — 7 .533 3½ Colorado . . . . . . 8 8 .500 4 Arizona . . . . . . . 8 San Francisco . . 7 7 .500 4 San Diego . . . . . 5 12 .294 7½ Saturday's Games Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 1 Washington 3, Miami 2, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 5, San Francisco 4 L.A. Dodgers 5, Houston 1 Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 0 Milwaukee 9, Colorado 4 Atlanta 3, Arizona 2 San Diego 5, Philadelphia 1 Sunday's Games San Francisco at New York, ppd., rain St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 1 Miami at Washington, ppd., rain Houston 12, L.A. Dodgers 0 Colorado 4, Milwaukee 1 Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 3 San Diego 6, Philadelphia 1 Arizona 6, Atlanta 4 Monday's Games San Francisco (Lincecum 0-2) at N.Y. Mets (Batista 0-0), 4:10 p.m., 1st game Colorado (Moyer 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Correia 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 2-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 1-1), 7:40 p.m., 2nd game St. Louis (J.Garcia 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (Garza 1-1), 8:05 p.m.

Houston (Harrell 1-0) at Milwaukee (Greinke 1-1), 8:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-0) at Arizona (Miley 1-0), 9:40 p.m.

Atlanta (Jurrjens 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 1-0), 10:10 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Houston at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Washington at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.

Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

—— American League East Division W L Pct GB 6 .600 — New York . . . . . 9 6 .600 — Toronto . . . . . . . 9 7 .563 ½ Baltimore . . . . . 9 7 .563 ½ Tampa Bay . . . . 9 Boston . . . . . . . . 4 10 .286 4½ Central Division Detroit . . . . . . . 10 6 .625 — 6 .600 ½ Chicago . . . . . . . 9 6 .571 1 Cleveland . . . . . 8 Minnesota . . . . . 5 11 .313 5 Kansas City . . . 3 12 .200 6½ West Division — Texas . . . . . . . . 13 3 .813 Oakland . . . . . . 8 9 .471 5½ Seattle. . . . . . . . 7 10 .412 6½ 7 Los Angeles. . . . 6 10 .375 Saturday's Games Texas 10, Detroit 4, 1st game Chicago White Sox 4, Seattle 0 N.Y. Yankees 15, Boston 9 Detroit 3, Texas 2, 2nd game Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 1 Toronto 9, Kansas City 5 L.A. Angels 6, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 5, Oakland 1 Sunday's Games Texas 3, Detroit 2, 11 innings Tampa Bay 6, Minnesota 2 Toronto 5, Kansas City 3 Baltimore 3, L.A. Angels 2, 10 innings Oakland 5, Cleveland 1 Chicago White Sox 7, Seattle 4 N.Y. Yankees at Boston, ppd., rain Monday's Games N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 1-0) at Texas (D.Holland 2-0), 7:05 p.m.

Boston (Lester 0-2) at Minnesota (Marquis 1-0), 8:10 p.m.

Toronto (Morrow 0-1) at Kansas City (B.Chen 0-1), 8:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Peavy 2-0) at Oakland (Colon 3-1), 10:05 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.

Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Major League Linescores Sunday

By Associated Press Cincinnati . . 002 002 000—4 7 3 Chicago . . . . 000 020 001—3 6 2 Cueto, Ondrusek (7), Chapman (7), Marshall (9) and Hanigan; R.Wells, R.Lopez (6), Maine (6), Camp (8) and Soto. W_Cueto 2-0.

L_R.Lopez 0-1. Sv_Marshall (3).

—— Cleveland. . . 100 000 000—1 4 0 Oakland . . . . 001 210 01x—5 9 1 Masterson, R.Perez (6), Hagadone (8) and Marson; T.Ross, Norberto (7), Cook (8), Balfour (9) and K.Suzuki. W_T.Ross 1-0.

L_Masterson 0-2. HRs_Oakland, S.Smith (1).

$248,691.

2. (6) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 267, 142.6, 44, $209,399.

3. (15) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 121.5, 42, $185,121.

4. (18) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 267, 110.2, 41, $166,521.

5. (17) Greg Biffle, Ford, 267, 102.1, 39, $119,135.

6. (2) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267, 109, 38, $146,771.

7. (7) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 108.8, 37, $104,060.

8. (9) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 101.5, 36, $100,410.

9. (21) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267, 87.7, 36, $133,301.

10. (25) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 90.6, 34, $135,343.

11. (11) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 267, 90.3, 34, $121,405.

12. (39) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 267, 83.3, 33, $121,101.

13. (23) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267, 78.8, 31, $133,335.

14. (36) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 266, 73.6, 30, $114,018.

15. (3) Joey Logano, Toyota, 266, 68.2, 29, $91,160.

16. (28) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 266, 72.4, 28, $109,393.

17. (14) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 266, 85.1, 27, $107,593.

18. (19) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 266, 65.1, 26, $88,785.

19. (10) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 266, 73, 0, $76,610.

20. (13) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 265, 76, 24, $122,018.

21. (20) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 264, 76.5, 23, $124,396.

22. (12) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 264, 65, 22, $118,285.

23. (26) Aric Almirola, Ford, 264, 59.8, 21, $116,546.

24. (29) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 263, 55.5, 20, $103,443.

25. (35) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 263, 50.9, 19, $101,743.

26. (40) Casey Mears, Ford, 263, 43.9, 18, $90,018.

27. (22) David Gilliland, Ford, 263, 50.5, 17, $87,607.

28. (42) Reed Sorenson, Ford, 263, 42.1, 0, $86,035.

29. (16) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 262, 57.7, 15, $77,460.

30. (27) David Ragan, Ford, 262, 42.9, 14, $78,710.

31. (31) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 261, 33.7, 13, $74,010.

32. (1) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 257, 74.8, 13, $124,535.

33. (5) Mark Martin, Toyota, engine, 255, 84.1, 11, $76,085.

34. (32) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 214, 42.2, 10, $99,980.

35. (30) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, engine, 132, 54.9, 9, $81,460.

36. (8) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, engine, 125, 64.9, 8, $100,474.

37. (33) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, vibration, 82, 35.9, 7, $72,780.

38. (24) David Stremme, Toyota, overheating, 80, 31.2, 6, $72,553.

39. (38) Josh Wise, Ford, rear gear, 65, 36.4, 5, $71,200.

40. (37) Michael McDowell, Ford, overheating, 58, 39.1, 4, $69,550.

41. (41) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, vibration, 47, 27.4, 0, $69,400.

42. (43) Mike Bliss, Toyota, brakes, 27, 29, 0, $69,275.

43. (34) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, rear gear, 18, 29.3, 1, $69,640.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 144.122 mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 46 minutes, 44 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.700 seconds.

Caution Flags: 3 for 18 laps.

Lead Changes: 14 among 9 drivers.

Lap Leaders: A.Allmendinger 1-44; D.Hamlin 45; C.Edwards 46; M.Truex Jr. 47-91; J.Johnson 92-93; M.Kenseth 94; J.Montoya 95-96; M.Truex Jr. 97-177; M.Kenseth 178; B.Keselowski 179-180; M.Truex Jr. 181-223; J.Montoya 224-225; S.Hornish Jr. 226-232; M.Truex Jr. 233-236; D.Hamlin 237-267.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): M.Truex Jr., 4 times for 173 laps; A.Allmendinger, 1 time for 44 laps; D.Hamlin, 2 times for 32 laps; S.Hornish Jr., 1 time for 7 laps; J.Montoya, 2 times for 4 laps; J.Johnson, 1 time for 2 laps; M.Kenseth, 2 times for 2 laps; B.Keselowski, 1 time for 2 laps; C.Edwards, 1 time for 1 lap.

Top 12 in Points: 1. G.Biffle, 312; 2. M.Truex Jr., 297; 3.

M.Kenseth, 295; 4. D.Earnhardt Jr., 291; 5. D.Hamlin, 289; 6. K.Harvick, 287; 7. J.Johnson, 275; 8. T.Stewart, 265; 9. C.Edwards, 251; 10. R.Newman, 249; 11. C.Bowyer, 227; 12.

J.Logano, 221.

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg

FORT LORAMIE’S Macy Turner looks to the umpire for the call after making the tag on a sliding Hope

Loramie wins own invitational FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie won its own invitational Saturday in high school softball action, beating a good Bradford squad in the championship 8-2.

The Lady Redskins, who beat Columbus Grove in the first round, got a four-hit pitching performance from Paige Ordean, who struck out three and didn’t walk any.

Offensively, Macy Turner, Megan Bollheimer and Reggi Brandewie had two hits apiece, and Bollheimer and Ordean had doubles.

Bollheimer drove in three runs and Turner two.

Against Columbus Grove, Turner and Ordean had three hits each

and Janell Hoying, Danielle Wehrman and Katie Eilerman had two hits each.

Hoying, Wehrman, Ordean and Turner all drove in two runs.

Hoying had two triples, Turner had two doubles, and Ordean and Wehrman one double each.

Ordean was again the winner, with five strikeouts and one walk in five innings.

Riverside also competed in the tournament, and lost twice in close games, 2-0 to Bradford and 8-7 to Grove.

Against Bradford, the Lady Pirates managed just one hit.

Against Columbus Grove, Riverside outhit

Katie Plas of Fort Loramie won the 300 hurdles in 49.48, teammate Meg Westerheide won the 800 in 2:20.41, and teammate Kelly Turner won the high jump at 5-0.

Team standings Girls: 1. Minster 149, 2. Russia 104, 3. WLSalem 96, 4. Fort Loramie 78, 5. Tecumseh 73, 6. Botkins 66, 7.

Cedarville 41, 8. West Milton 39, 9. Graham 11, 10. Northridge 6.

Boys: 1. Minster 181.5, 2. WL-Salem 108, 3. Tecumseh 100, 4. West Milton 69, 5. Cedarville 57.5, 6. Fort Loramie 47.5, 7. Russia 40.5, 8.

Graham 30, 9. Northridge 29.

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Fa i r l a w n competed at the 10team Waynesfield Goshen Invitational on Friday night with the boys Cummings finishing fifth with 69 points and the girls finishing seventh with 24 points.

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Versailles goes 1-2 The Versailles girls dropped a 14-4 verdict to Greenville in non-league action Friday, and split a doubleheader against Graham on Saturday.

Against Greenville, Kayla McEldowney and Hannah Knopp both doubled for Versailles and Knopp had two RBIs. On Saturday, Versailles lost the first game 5-4 in eight innings.

Miranda Huddle had two hits for the Lady Tigers, and Allison Grilliot and Huddle both stole two bases.

Versailles came back to win the second game 6-0.

Madison Monnin had two hits, both doubles, for the Lady Tigers, Sam Kremer doubled, and Monnin and Grilliot both drove in two runs. Kremer had two stolen bases.

Botkins swept BOTKINS — Botkins lost both games of a doubleheader to Fort Recovery 13-9 and 13-3.

In the first game for Botkins, Emily Brown had a double, and in the second, Erin Place had two hits.

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Grove 13-9 and led 5-0 at one point. But six errors hurt. Taylor Anderson and Whitney Jenkins both had three hits and Paige Atterholt added two.

Jenkins had a triple and Karli Castle a double, and Erin Krisher drove in three runs.

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Schroeder of Columbus Grove in the Fort Loramie Invitational on Saturday.

was Olivia Cummings, who broke the stadium and invitational marks with a throw of 40-9 to win the shot put. It was the fourth time this year she has thrown over 40 feet in the shot.

She also finished second in the discus with a throw of 121-1, again breaking her own school record.

For the boys, Trey Everett won the high

jump at an impressive 64 and also won the long jump with a season’s best 20-7.75.

Cole Cummings was first in the discus at 14110.

And the boys 400 and 800 relay teams of Everett, Cummings, Anthony Gillem, and Jessie Hughes broke their own school records with times of 45.9 and 1:36.7 respectively.