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Anna girl hopes for new ear • Friends and family of Ivy Welsh, 13, of Anna, will host an event to benefit her Saturday at the VFW Hall in Sidney. funds from the event will be used for ear surgery. 6A
DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Larry W. Weikert • Mary “Kate” Deal • Betty J. Banning • M.K. Ninnette Sherer
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TODAY’S THOUGHT “There are two great rules of life, the one general and the other particular. The first is that everyone can, in the end, get what he wants if he only tries. This is the general rule. The particular rule is that every individual is more or less an exception to the general rule.” — Samuel Butler, English author (1835-1902) For more on today in history, turn to Page 5A.
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PEOPLE AND rescuers gather after an eight-story building housing several garment factories collapsed in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, Wednesday. Dozens were killed and many more are feared trapped in the rubble.
87 killed Factory building collapses BY JULHAS ALAM Associated Press SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Rescuers tried to free dozens of people believed trapped in the concrete rubble after an eight-story building that housed garment factories collapsed, killing at least 87. Workers had complained about cracks in the structure before it came tumbling down, but were assured it was safe. Searchers cut holes in the jumbled mess of concrete with drills or their bare hands, passing water and flashlights to those pinned inside the building near Bangladesh’s capital of Dhaka. “I gave them whistles, water, torchlights. I heard them cry. We can’t leave them behind this way,” said fire official Abul Khayer. Rescue operations illuminated by floodlights continued through the night.
The disaster came less than five months after a factory fire killed 112 people and underscored the unsafe conditions in Bangladesh’s massive garment industry. Workers said they had hesitated to go to into the building on Wednesday morning because it had developed such large cracks a day earlier that it even drew the attention of local news channels. Abdur Rahim, who worked on the fifth floor, said a factory manager gave assurances that there was no problem, so employees went inside. “After about an hour or so, the building collapsed suddenly,” Rahim said. He next remembered regaining consciousness outside. On a visit to the site, Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir told reporters the building had violated construction codes and “the See BUILDING/Page 5A
Unemployment decline continues County unemployment continued to decline in March, according to estimates released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Bureau of Labor Market Information. Shelby County’s unemployment rate fell to an estimated 6.4 percent in March, down
from 6.9 percent in February. The estimated size of Shelby County’s labor force was 24,100 in March, up from 23,500 in February. The estimated number of people employed in the county also rose, from 21,900 in February to 22,500 in March. Approximately 1,500 members of the
labor force were considered unemployed in March, down from the February estimate of 1,600. Unemployment in March 2012 was 7.6 percent. County numbers are not seasonally adjusted. The statewide unemployment rate for March was 7.3 See DECLINE/Page 3A
COLUMBUS (AP) — At the urging of some of the state’s top law enforcers, the once reticent Ohio Senate has decided to move forward with a ban on Internet cafes they now believe are conducting illegal gambling. Republican Senate President Keith Faber said Wednesday that a majority of his caucus now agrees the cafes are involved in criminal activities, including illegal gambling, and should be outlawed. Faber introduced an emergency bill late Tuesday immediately halting any new Internet cafes and requiring operators of current ones to file new, more thorough affidavits with the state that include background information on the facilities’ true owners. There is one Internet cafe in Sidney — Sweepstakes Cafe, which is at 1546 Michigan St. (Sidney Plaza). “Hopefully, we can get this done in a way that we don’t have to worry about this again,” Faber said. “But history has proven that this is something where we have to stay vigilant. These folks who figure out a way to operate in this area have a willingness to bend the law.” The GOP-controlled chamber only last week had signaled a bill limiting cash payouts from the cafes was still in trouble. The Ohio House had sent two similar measures since last year to the Senate, where they’d gotten bottled up in committee. Joseph Rice, a lobbyist for several of the cafes in the Cleveland-area, called Faber’s announcement interesting. See FABER/Page 14A
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Republican and is chairman of the subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending and is on the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy. He also belongs to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, on Intellectual Property and on Competition and the Internet. In 2012, Jordan’s was the second-lowest-spending office in Congress, giving back about 37 percent of his
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COUNTY Sheriff’s log WEDNESDAY -11:02 a.m.: theft. Deputies were called to 319 Lane St., Salem Township, on a report of a GPS unit and car charger being stolen from a vehicle. -9:58 a.m.: theft. Deputies responded to Golden Rod 18201 Court, Salem Township, on a report of a person opening a bank account and putting another person’s name on the account. -6:23 a.m.: stereo stolen. Deputies were called to 203 Spring St., Salem Township, on a report of a stereo being stolen from a car. TUESDAY -8:07 p.m.: theft. Deputies responded to 6103 Jackson Road, Perry Township, on a report of a toolbox being stolen.
Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -6:52 a.m.: medical. The Perry-Port-Salem Rescue Squad responded to the 6700 block of Main Street in Pemberton. TUESDAY -7:08 p.m.: medical.
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RECORD The Perry-Port-Salem Rescue Squad responded to the 17000 block of Ohio 47. -7:04 p.m.: fire. The Anna Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at Honda of 12500 America, Meranda Road. The Botkins, Jackson Center and KettlersvilleVan Buren fire departments also responded to the scene. -5:11 p.m.: fire. The Kettlersville-Van Buren Fire Department responded to a field fire at the intersection of Amsand Staley terdam roads. -4:06 p.m.: medical. The Perry-Port-Salem Rescue Squad responded to the 3700 block of Leatherwood Creek Road, Green Township.
Accident A Houston-area motorcyclist suffered minor injuries in a crash on Ohio 66 in Loramie Township at 5:05 p.m. Monday. Shelby County Sheriff ’s deputies report Nickolas J. Albers, 55, 3957 State Route 66B, Apt. 6, Houston, was riding his cycle on Ohio 66, about two-tenths of a
mile south of Roeth Road, when he looked in his rear-view mirror and saw a coming up on him. Albers said he thought he locked up his brakes and a tire blew out, causing him to lose control of the cycle. He laid down the cycle. The cycle sustained minor damage. • An Anna man escaped injury when his car went off the side of the road and struck a tree and a garage at 15650 State Route 119 before coming to a stop shortly after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. John F. Gates, 68, 104 Meadowview Lane, Anna, told deputies was westbound on Ohio 119 when he started to cough and was not sure whether he blacked out. He said this caused the car to travel off the left side of the road. His car struck a birdbath, well cover and shrubbery at the Buddy Esser residence, 15680 State Route 119, Anna, and then hit a garage at the Mitzi Eisenhut residence, 15650 State Route 119, Anna. Two cars in the garage were damaged. Gates was cited for failure to control.
MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court on Wednesday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller sentenced Adam Rust, 28, 823 E. Court St., to 30 days in jail and fined him $250 and $138 costs on a first-degree theft charge. Ten days of the jail term were suspended. • Kristy L. Oellerman, 24, 120 N. Main St., Botkins, was fined $50 and $132 costs on a disorderly conduct charge. • Derrick M. Westfall, 1231 Luthman Road, Minster, was sentenced to five days in jail and was fined $375 and $97 costs on a charge of physical control under the influence charge, which was amended from driving under the influence. He was fined $75 and $113 costs on a driving under suspension/child support charge. Another DUI
charge, and an illegal starting/backing charge swere dismissed. • Lindsay R. Young, 2,8, 1577 E. Court St., Apt. C, was fined $250 and $105 costs on a failure to display proof of operator’s license. • Keagan Donaldson, 24, 525 Franklin Ave., was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined $20 and $113 costs on a driving under suspension/restrictions charge. A use of unauthorized plates charge was dismissed. • Donald R. Berning, 43, 8550 Turtle Creek Road, Anna, was ordered to pay $111 court costs on an expired operator’s license charge. • Mark W. Schwarzman, 20, 210 Windsor Park Drive, was fined $30 and $105 costs on a speeding charge. • Roberta L. Etgen, 43, 312 E. State St., Botkins, was fined $30 and $105
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SIDNEY POLICE and firefighters responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Hoewisher Road around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday. A traffic sign was knocked over by the pickup truck which came to rest on the sidewalk (right) while the car lost its bumper. The pickup truck involved is a Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority vehicle. No other informaiton was available Wednesday afternoon.
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Police log WEDNESDAY -5:06 a.m.: theft. Andre Barnes, 1511 Spruce Ave., reported someone stole his Ford F150 truck, which was valued at $5,000. TUESDAY -6:20 p.m.: burglary. Police received a report that someone entered the home of Dawn C. Everett, 308 Monroe St., and stole an Apple iPad valued at $450. -12:46 p.m.: identity theft. Melissa A. Payne, 1117 Hilltop Ave., Apt. C, reported she tried to file her income tax return and the IRS advised her that someone with ininformation complete had already tried to file a return. -11:56 a.m.: arrests. Officers arrested Mark Thornell, 36, 136 Brooklyn St., and Dennie Young Jr., 45, of Piqua, for theft after they allegedly stole light bulbs valued at about $18 at Walmart, 2400 Michigan St.
-8:09 a.m.: burglary. Loretta Lynn Stotler, 424 Wilson Ave., reported someone broke into her home and stole a cell phone, phone case and video game system. Loss was set at $1,100 and there was $25 damage to a door. -6:26 a.m.: burglary. Candace E. Meyer, 45 Meadow Lane, reported a burglary. The investigation continues. MONDAY -10:03 p.m.: camper damaged. Jenny E. Scoggin, 931 Fair Road, reported her camper was vandalized. Damage was estimated at $400. -7:58 p.m.: burglary. Eugene Weaver, 330 S. Highland Ave., reported someone entered his house and stole a 42inch television valued at $500.
Accident Sidney police cited Michel L. Spradlin, 40, 504 S. West Ave., for failure to yield the right of way in an alley following
a two-vehicle crash in an alley between the 400 block of South Ohio Avenue and the 400 block of South West Avenue at 10:11 p.m. April 17. Reports state Spradlin was driving westbound in the alley when he failed to yield the right of way and struck a car being driven north in another alley by Patricia M. Vernon, 19, 2445 Alpine Court. Spradlin’s SUV sustained minor damage and there was moderate damage to the Vernon car.
Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -12:59 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 500 block of North Vandemark Road. TUESDAY -7 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 300 block of South Ohio Avenue. -6:09 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 1200 block of North Miami Avenue.
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Mary “Kate” Deal, 85, formerly of FolkAvenue, erth passed away W e d n e s d a y, April 24, 2013, at 12 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1927, in Sidney, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Gates) Hamilton. On Dec. 17, 1966, she married James T. Deal, who preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2006. She is survived by three nephews, Edson Matthieu of West Milton, James Matthieu of Lima and John Matthieu of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Mrs. Deal retired in 1990 from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Mary was a member of the Faith Baptist Church on Mill-
creek Road. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., with Pastor Chad Inman officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Faith Baptist Church in memory of Mary K. Deal. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Deal family at Cromes Funeral Home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.
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TROY — Larry W. Weikert, 60, of Troy, died suddenly at 9:18 a.m. Thursday April 18, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. A service to honor his life will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.
DEGRAFF — M. K. Ninnette Sherer, 91, of DeGraff, died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at her grandson’s home in De Graff. She was born March 4, 1922, in Dayton, a daughter of the late John F. Gannon and Martha Johnson Gannon Beason. On Feb. 22, 1943, she married William L.K. Wren in De Graff and he died Dec. 17, 1960. Then on Jan. 28, 1967, she married G. Emerson Sherer in DeGraff and he died on June 6, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather; William Beason; a son, Michael Wren; and a brother, John Gannon. Survivors include a son, Timothy Wren, of Bellefontaine, two stepdaughters, Suzanne (Robert) Caffman, of Huntsville, and Barbara Watt of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, eight Mindy (Carlos) Cioffi, Jeff (Brandie) Wren, Travis Helemstetter, Holly (Jeff) Jacques, Laurie (Kevin) Harris, Christy (Tim) Ott, Dan Hughes and Carrie Fichter; 14 great-grandchildren; and three g r e a t - g r e a t grandchildren. She was a 1940 graduate of DeGraff High School, a member and
part-time organist at Rum Creek United Methodist Church, she was also active at the DeGraff United Methodist Church where she served as a choir director and part-time organist. At one time she worked as a nurse’s aide at Mary Rutan Hospital, was a bookkeeper for Logan Coounty Farm Bureau at DeGraff, was a teller and bookkeeper at the Citizens Bank of DeGraff and retired from Riverside Local School as secretary to the Superintendent after 14 years. She was also organist for RexerRiggin-Madden Funeral Home for 30 years. Friends may call at the Rexer-RigginMadden Funeral Home in DeGraff on Saturday April 27, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will then be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the funeral home, with Pastors Sylvia Hall and Kym James officiating. Burial is in the Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Riverside EMS, DeGraff. Condolences may be expressed at www.timeformemory.com/madden.
Betty J. Banning LAKEVIEW — Betty J. Banning, 86, of Lakeview, went to be with her Lord Tuesday night, April 23, 2013, while at her home. Betty was born on May 18, 1926, in Lakeview, to the late Grover C. and Dollie Walters McGee. On Aug. 18, 1943, she married William A. Banning in Bellefontaine, and he died April 20, 1980. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Banning; three sisters, Claris Neal, Doris Norviel, and Blanche Price Hartman; and a brother, Wilson McGee. She is survived by three children, Sharon (Allan) Peters of Jackson Center and Nancy (Harold) Kossel and Butch (Jane) Banning, both of Lakeview; seven grandchildren, Tamara (Curtis) Johnson, Connie (Rick) Reames, Kenny (Ashley) Miller, Rick (Kim) Kossel, Reva (Tom) Blake, Charlie (Jennifer) Banning and Christina (Brent) Joseph; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Betty attended Stokes Local Stokes. She was a member of Mount Tabor Church of God for 51 years. She was also active with the American Legion Auxiliary during its existence in Lakeview. She enjoyed traveling, reading her Bible and attending church and loved spending time with her family. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, with visitation two hours prior. Burial is in GreenwoodCemetery, Union DeGraff. Memorial Contributions may be given in Betty’s name to Universal Home Health and Hospice Care, 701 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. A special thank you goes to Herb Titus for his caring attention and thoughtfulness. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
Camp Excel returns to Upper Valley CC Piqua — Upper Valley Career Center is offering a three-session day camp for students who have finished fourth grade and up through grade seven. Camp Excel introduces young learners to career and technical education through fun projects related to robotics, sign language, cooking, cosmetology, engineering, planes/rockets, greenhouse, and basic carpentry. According to Andrew Snyder, Upper Valley CC Recruitment Coordinator and Camp Excel director, the projects-based learning is fast paced and designed to build interest in science and technology while developing critical-thinking skills. “Many campers return year after year because
they are fascinated by the topics and enjoy the active-learning experience.” Camp Excel operates June 17-20, at the Upper Valley Career Center main campus in Piqua. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Campers are asked to pack a lunch and drink each day. The cost is $100. Interested parents or guardians should submit an application along with the $5 non-refundable fee by May 3. Application forms are available online at www.uppervalleycc.org, at local primary schools, or by request to snydera@uppervalleycc.org. Placement is limited. Those accepted will be notified. Final payment is required by May 24.
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percent, down slightly from February, which was estimated at 7.6 percent, not seasonally adjusted. The seasonally adjusted state rate of unemployment for March was 7.1 percent, holding at the same level as February. Last year, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 7.4 percent. Statewide unemployment numbers are still comparing favorably with the rest of the country. Nationwide, the seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment for March was 7.6 percent; February was 7.7 percent. However, the size of the labor pool was down by nearly half a million in those calculations, and the estimated number of people employed went down, despite the improvement in the unemployment numbers. Seasonally adjusted unemployment nationwide in March 2012 was 8.2 percent. “Certainly we’re pleased to see our unemployment rate in Shelby County stabilized and significantly improved from that of the first quarter 2012,” said Jeff Raible, president of the SidneyShelby County Chamber of Commerce. “To some degree, however, I remain a bit perplexed in that our county unemployment rate isn’t lower. Based on feedback we receive regularly at the Chamber, many of our member companies across all business segments are looking to hire. The challenge seems to be getting the qualified candidates for employment matched up with our local companies interested in adding staff.” Among the state’s 88 counties, March 2013 unemployment rates ranged from a low of 4.6 percent in Mercer County to a high of 13.4 percent in Pike County. Rates fell in 85 of 88 counties. The compa-
rable rate for the state was 7.3 percent in March. Shelby County’s unemployment level was ranked 78th of Ohio’s counties (with highest unemployment ranked No. 1 and lowest ranked No. 88). Six counties had unemployment rates below 6.0 percent in March. The counties with the lowest rates, other than Mercer, were: Delaware, 4.9 percent; Holmes, 5.1; Auglaize, 5.4; Union, 5.7; and Hancock, 5.8. Eight counties had unemployment rates above 11.0 percent in March. The counties with the highest rates, other than Pike, were: Morgan, 12.3 percent; Meigs, 12.2; Huron, 12.1; Adams, 12.0; Ottawa, 11.9; Vinton, 11.6; and Scioto, 11.2. March jobless rates for surrounding counties, compared to February, with no seasonal adjustments, are as follows: Allen, 8.0, down from 8.5; Auglaize, 5.4, down from 5.8; Champaign, 7.7, up from 7.3; Darke, 7.0, down from 7.7; Logan, 6.9, down from 7.2; Mercer, 4.6, down from 4.9; and Miami, 7.3, down from 8.2.
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Expansion plan takes another hit TOLEDO (AP) — Gov. John Kasich’s plan to expand Medicaid health insurance coverage to more low-income Ohioans as part of the state budget has come up against another roadblock from Republicans who control the Legislature. The Senate’s version of the state budget won’t include the governor’s proposed Medicaid expansion, Senate President Keith Faber said Wednesday, but he said that Medicaid “reform” is not dead in Ohio. Whether that includes Medicaid expansion — a key element of President Barack Obama’s signature health care law — is not as clear. Lawmakers in the Ohio House and Senate will begin
couraged by the change in direction by the Legislature. “I don’t care how they do it. Just do it,” he said. The governor has spent the past three months trying to persuade state lawmakers to go along with extending Medicaid coverage by drawing on a wide-range of people for support, from hospital executives to food bank operators. He’s also appealed to the spiritual side of his fellow GOP legislators, telling them that the weak and vulnerable should not be left behind. “I’m just going to keep at it because I think it’s the right thing for our state,” Kasich said Wednesday. Roughly 366,000 Ohio residents would be up for cover-
working on a Medicaid plan that is separate from the state budget, said Faber, who was careful to say that the focus will be on reform and long-term cost savings, not just the expansion of the taxpayer-funded health insurance program. “That may include adding more people to the Medicaid system, but it has to include flexibility to perform and transform a system that works better for Ohioans,” Faber said. Republicans in the Ohio House already had stripped the Medicaid proposal from the budget, but supporters were hopeful the Senate could revive it. Kasich did not appear dis-
age under the expansion beginning in 2014 if it’s approved. The Medicaid expansion is one of the key components of the federal Affordable Care Act. Of the nearly 30 million people expected to gain insurance coverage under the law, about half would get it from the expansion. A Supreme Court ruling allowed states to decide for themselves whether to expand the program. Kasich has said that going forward with the expansion will allow the state to recapture Ohio taxpayers’ federal money. Many GOP lawmakers are averse to Obama’s law and resistant to expanding govern-
ment programs. And some question whether the federal government will keep up with its share of the costs or pass along a bigger chunk of the bill to the states. Faber, a Republican from Celina, said Wednesday that any Medicaid proposal must include cost savings and some flexibility on the part of the federal government. The Kasich administration has been in talks with federal officials for months over whether President Barack Obama’s health law allows any flexibility to use the money from Washington to provide private coverage to some who would eligible under the Medicaid expansion.
County to review boy’s 2006 death COLUMBUS (AP) — Almost seven years after a black teenager died in a hanging at an Ohio church camp, authorities in the rural county where it happened have a family granted lawyer’s request to review a coroner’s ruling of suicide. Logan County Prosecutor William T. Goslee said in an email sent Tuesday that he plans to submit writing samples to a state crime lab from the boy, James McCoy III, and from a witness who recently invoked the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination in an ongoing wrongful death suit. The lawyer representing McCoy’s mother, Tonya Amoako-Okyere, cited the county’s reconsideration in a request Monday to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, asking federal authorities also to reconsider the case it had closed in 2007. Amoako-Okyere alleges her son died as a result of an asphyxiation prank little better than a lynching played on the boy by his white friends as a birthday prank. She seeks more than $5 million in damages. In his letter to the U.S. Justice Department, attorney Cliff Arnebeck cited the witness’s recent refusal to answer questions as a pivotal development in the case. “As a consequence of this dramatic change on the part of the sole witness to this as a suicide, the Logan County Sheriff (Andrew J. Smith) has reopened his investigation of this matter,” Arnebeck wrote. “We request that the Justice Department do so as well.”
Goslee said in his email that Arnebeck “grossly misstated” the reason Logan County was reopening the case. He said it had nothing to do with the witness’s decision to take the Fifth. “I do not see his assertion of the Fifth Amendment as dramatic in the least, nor do I know of any evidence that would suggest that Mr. McCoy fell victim to a choking game,” Goslee wrote. The lawsuit alleges four campers gave false statements to authorities after the incident, leading officials to believe McCoy had been depressed and suicidal, and later created false writings to back up their story. Goslee said the county wants to do a detailed analysis of handwriting samples viewed by witnesses who say the writings were not McCoy’s to determine if they are “in fact not his.” Barry Fagel, a Cincinnati-based attorney for the witness, told Sheriff Smith in a March 28 letter that he urged his client to take the Fifth “because Mr. Arnebeck was accusing (him) of being involved in the death of James McCoy.” He said it’s a right afforded under the U.S. Constitution and doesn’t in any way imply fault or guilt. News reports at the time said authorities were told McCoy had inexplicably wandered off from the group and that his friends were confused and shocked by his death. A coroner’s report called the death a suicide. The church camp is near Bellefontaine, about 50 miles northwest of Columbus.
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COLUMBUS (AP) — As he enters the race for Ohio governor, Cuyahoga County’s Democratic leader and former FBI agent Ed FitzGerald must convince voters that being “Public Official 14” in a county corruption probe didn’t imply wrongdoing. Republicans are seizing on the connection to the probe, calling Democrat FitzGerald an unusually weak candidate. FitzGerald, the leader of Cuyahoga County government in Cleveland, officially entered the campaign Wednesday to challenge Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich in next year’s election and called the incumbent and his policies divisive and extreme. The county executive and former Lakewood mayor kicked off his campaign in a crowded Cleveland ballroom, describing the Kasich administration as lobbyist-directed, cutting school aid and backing tax policies that benefit the rich. FitzGerald repeated the announcement in Columbus, and later Wednesday in Cincinnati. The 44-year-old calls himself a reformer who helped restore integrity to a scandal-ridden county government in Ohio’s most populous county. FitzGerald called Kasich policies destructive and said Ohioans question the governor’s boast about an economic miracle. “A miracle for who,” FitzGerald said to laughter.
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NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Thursday, April 25, the 115th day of 2013. There are 250 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 25, 1983, 10year-old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, received a reply from Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov to a letter she’d written expressing concern about possible nuclear war; Andropov reassured Samantha that the Soviet Union did not want war, and he invited her to visit his country, a trip Samantha made the following July. On this date: • In 1507, a world map produced by German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller contained the first recorded use of the term “America,” in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci. • In 1792, highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier became the first person under French law to be executed by the guillotine. • In 1859, ground was broken for the Suez Canal. • In 1862, during the Civil War, a Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David G. Farragut captured the city of New Orleans. • In 1898, the United States formally declared war on Spain. • In 1901, New York Gov. Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. signed an automobile registration bill which imposed a 15 mph speed limit on highways. • In 1915, during World War I, Allied soldiers invaded the Gallipoli Peninsula in an unsuccessful attempt to take the Ottoman Empire out of the war. • In 1944, the United Negro College Fund was founded. • In 1945, during World War II, U.S. and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe River, a meeting that dramatized the collapse of Nazi Germany’s defenses. Delegates from some 50 countries met in San Francisco to organize the United Nations. • In 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened to shipping. • In 1972, Polaroid Corp. introduced its SX-70 folding camera, which ejected selfdeveloping photographs. Actor George Sanders was found dead in his hotel room near Barcelona, Spain; he was 65. • In 1993, hundreds of thousands of gay rights activists and their supporters marched in Washington, D.C., demanding equal rights and freedom from discrimination.
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A ‘family tattoo’ strategy WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has a strategy to discourage his daughters from rebelling, perhaps by getting a tattoo himself. Obama says he and his wife, Michelle, have told 14year-old Malia and 11-yearold Sasha that if they ever decide to get a tattoo then “mommy and me” will get the same tattoo in the same place on their bodies and show it off on YouTube as a “family tattoo.” Obama commented in an interview taped last week and broadcast Wednesday on NBC’s “Today.” The president also dismissed the first lady’s recent reference to herself as a single mom during a separate television interview. Obama suggested the comment was a slip of the tongue. But he also acknowledged there have been times in his political career when she probably did feel like a single parent.
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Dead bomber’s name in database WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government added the name of the dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect to a terrorist database 18 months before the deadly explosions, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The CIA made the request to add Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s name to the terrorist database after the Russian government contacted the agency with concerns that he had become a follower of radical Islam. About six months earlier, the FBI had separately investigated Tsarnaev, also at Russia’s request, but the FBI found no ties to terrorism, officials said. The new disclosure that Tsarnaev was included within a huge, classified database of known and suspected terrorists before the attacks was expected to drive congressional inquiries in coming weeks about whether the Obama administration adequately investigated tips from Russia that Tsarnaev had posed a security threat. Shortly after the bombings, U.S. officials said the intelligence community had no information about threats to the marathon before the April 15 explosions.
Tsarnaev died Friday in a police shootout hours before his younger brother, Dzhokhar, was discovered hiding in a boat in a suburban back yard. The terrorist database is called TIDE, the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment. Analysts at the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center submit names and even partial names into TIDE. About a year ago, there were some 745,000 people listed in the database. Intelligence analysts scour TIDE, trying to establish connections and update files as new intelligence is uncovered. For entries with a full name, date of birth and intelligence indicating a reasonable suspicion that a person is a terrorist or has terror ties, the person’s name is sent to a terror watch list, which feeds into lists like the one that bans known or suspected terrorists from traveling on planes. Officials say they never found the type of derogatory information on Tsarnaev that would have elevated his profile among counterterrorism investigators and placed him on the terror watch list.
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VARIOUS ITEMS are displayed at a makeshift memorial in Copley Square on Boylston Street in Boston Wednesday. Traffic was allowed to flow all the way down Boylston Street on Wednesday morning for the first time since two explosions on April 15.
Is there a risk including gay partners in immigration bill? WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated at being left out of an immigration overhaul, gay rights groups are pushing to adjust a bipartisan Senate bill to include gay couples. But Democrats are treading carefully, wary of adding another divisive issue that could lose Republican support and jeopardize the entire bill. Both parties want the bill to succeed. Merely getting to agreement on the basic framework for the immigration overhaul, which would create a long and costly path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally, was no small feat for senators. And getting it through a divided Congress is still far from
a done deal. Even so, gay rights groups, their lobbyists and grass-roots supporters are insisting the deal shouldn’t exclude bi-national, same-sex couples — about 28,500 of them, according to a 2011 study from the Williams Institute at UCLA Law. They’re ramping up a campaign to change the bill to allow gay Americans to sponsor their partners for green cards, the same way straight Americans can. Supporters trekked to the Capitol to make their case at senators’ offices on Wednesday. “Opponents will be proposing amendments that, if passed, could collapse this very fragile coalition that we’ve
been able to achieve,” Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, said last week at the unveiling of the bill. He said the eight senators from both parties who crafted the legislation are committed to voting against changes that could kill it. For Democrats, it’s a precarious position to be in. Democratic senators overwhelmingly support gay marriage — all but three are now on the record voicing their support — and two dozen of them this year backed a separate bill called the Uniting American Families Act to let gays sponsor their partners independent of a comprehensive immigration overhaul.
Minaret of mosque destroyed BEIRUT (AP) — The 11thcentury minaret of a famed mosque that towered over the narrow stone alleyways of Aleppo’s old quarter collapsed Wednesday as rebels and government troops fought pitched battles in the streets around it, depriving the ancient Syrian city of one of its most important landmarks. President Bashar Assad’s government and the rebels trying to overthrow him traded blame over the destruction to the Umayyad Mosque, a UNESCO world heritage site and centerpiece of Aleppo’s walled Old City. “This is like blowing up the Taj Mahal or destroying the
Acropolis in Athens. This mosque is a living sanctuary,” said Helga Seeden, a professor of archaeology at the American University of Beirut. “This is a disaster. In terms of heritage, this is the worst I’ve seen in Syria. I’m horrified.” Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and a commercial hub, emerged as a key battleground in the nation’s civil war after rebels launched an offensive there last summer. Since then, the fighting has carved the city into rebel- and regime-held zones, killed thousands of people, forced thousands more to flee their homes and laid waste to entire neighborhoods.
The Umayyad Mosque complex, which dates mostly from the 12th century, suffered extensive damage in October as both sides fought to control the walled compound in the heart of the old city. The fighting left the mosque burned, scarred by bullets and trashed. Two weeks earlier, the nearby medieval covered market, or souk, was gutted by a fire sparked by fighting. With thousands of years of written history, Syria is home to archaeological treasures that date back to biblical times, including the desert oasis of Palmyra, a cultural center of the ancient world.
BUILDING culprits would be punished.” Among the textile businesses in the building were Phantom Apparels Ltd., New Wave Style Ltd., New Wave Bottoms Ltd. and New Wave Brothers Ltd., which make clothing for major brands including The Children’s Place, Dress Barn, and Primark. Jane Singer, a spokeswoman for The Children’s Place, said that “while one of the garment factories located in the building complex has produced apparel for The Children’s Place, none of our product was in production at the time of this accident.” “Our deepest sympathies go out to the victims of this terrible tragedy and their families,” Singer said in a statement. Dress Barn said that to its knowledge, it had “not purchased any clothing from that facility since 2010. We work
Feud looms over ricin probe OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The investigation into poisoned letters mailed to President Barack Obama and others has shifted from an Elvis impersonator to his longtime foe, and authorities must now figure out if an online feud between the two men might have escalated into something more sinister. Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was released from a north Mississippi jail on Tuesday and charges against him were dropped, nearly a week after authorities charged him with sending ricin-laced letters to the president, Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi and an 80-year-old Lee County, Miss., Justice Court judge, Sadie Holland. Before Curtis left jail, authorities had already descended on the home of 41-year-old Everett Dutschke in Tupelo, a northeast Mississippi town best known as the birthplace of the King himself. On Wednesday, they searched the site of a Tupelo martial arts studio once operated by Dutschke, who hasn’t been arrested or charged. Wednesday evening, hazmat teams packed up and left Dutschke’s business. He was at the scene at times during the day. A woman drove off in a green Dodge Caravan parked on the street that had been searched. Daniel McMullen, FBI special agent in charge in Mississippi, declined to speak with reporters afterward. Dutschke’s attorney, Lori Nail Basham, said he is “cooperating fully” with investigators and that no arrest warrant had been issued.
From Page 1 with suppliers around the world to manufacture our clothing, and have a supply chain transparency program to protect the rights of workers and their safety.” Primark, a major British clothing retailer, confirmed that one of the suppliers it uses to produce some of its goods was located on the second floor of the building. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press, Primark said it was “shocked and deeply saddened by the appalling incident.” It added that it has been working with other retailers to review the country’s approach to factory standards and will now push for this review to include building integrity. Meanwhile, Primark’s ethical trade team is working to collect information, assess which communities the workers come from, and to provide
support “where possible.” John Howe, Cato’s chief financial officer and executive vice president, told The Associated Press that it didn’t contract with any of the factories directly but it’s currently investigating what its “ties” were. Howe said that one of Cato’s domestic importers could have used one of the factories to fulfill some of the orders the retailer had placed. It’s expected to have more information by Thursday. Spanish retailer Mango denied reports it was using any of the suppliers in the building. However, in an email statement to the AP, it said that there had been conversations with one of them to produce a batch of test products. Kevin Gardner, a spokesman at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the secondlargest clothing producer in
Bangladesh, said the company is investigating to see if a factory in the building was currently producing for the chain. “We remain committed and are actively engaged in promoting stronger safety measures, and that work continues,” Gardner added. Workers said they didn’t know what specific clothing brands were being produced in the building because labels are attached after the products are finished. Charles Kernaghan, executive director of the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights, which has an office in nearby Dhaka, says his staff is investigating the situation. He’s hoping his team, working with local workers’ groups, will be able to find out which brands were having their products made at the time of the collapse.
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This Evening • The Missionary Ministry of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 606 Park St., serves free dinners to those in need from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For information or transportation, call 492-5009. • 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. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.
Friday Morning • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited.
Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.
Saturday Morning • Temperance 73 Masonic Lodge hosts a recycling event at the Sidney Transfer Station from 8 a.m. to noon. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Lockington, 9 to 11 a.m. • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Pasco, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon • The Piqua Public Library, 116 W. High St., host the Lego Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Advance registration is necessary by calling (937) 773-6753. • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., offers Legos at the Library program for families with children 4 through fifth grade from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club Checkmates meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.
Sunday Evening • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.
Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at the Sidney Moose Lodge. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Deb Barga at 492-3167.
Monday Evening • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step group offering experience, strength, and hope to anyone who suffers from an eating disorder, meets at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main St., Bellefontaine. Use the rear parking lot and door. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. • 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. • The Shelby County Junior Leaders Club, for youth 13-18, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Office on Fair Road. For information, call 295-2665.
Tuesday Morning • Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, hosts a bird walk at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. (937) 698-6493. To access the Community Calendar online, visit www.sidneydailynews.com, click on “Living” and then on “Calendar.”
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IVY WELSH (left), 13, gets some snare drum instruction from Anna Middle School Band Director Robert Davis, of Troy, Tuesday. Ivy is the daughter of Nicole and Dwight Welsh. Ivy, a sixth-grader at her website. “She has Al’s Pizza, Sidney AposAnna Middle School, performed over 400 sur- tolic Church and the said her ear problems geries for children with Dawg Pound Lounge in don’t seem to affect her microtia. Dr. Lewin’s cre- Sidney and Charlie balance, but in photos of ative and artistic skills Brown’s in Anna. They her, she often seems to have enabled her to de- will also accept donabe leaning to the right. velop surgical advances tions by mail at P.O. Box “They said it’s her in Medpor ear recon- 305, Anna, OH 45302. compensating to hear struction that reduce And Ivy has set up a dowhere sound is coming scarring, improve visual nation opportunity at from,” Nicole said. outcomes, and eliminate www.gofundme.com/25o Despite her deafness, skin grafts from other 0sc. Ivy has always been mu- parts of the body “It’s been financially sically inclined. As a through tissue expan- hard on us,” Nicole said youngster, Nicole said, sion,” the website says. of all the surgeries and Ivy played on pots and Lewin also works hospitalizations the fampans. Now, she plays with a nonprofit organi- ily has endured. “This is drums in the school zation, Earicles, which going to change the band. She appreciates pays for the surgical morale of our whole famher band teacher, Robert work Lewin can provide. ily unit.” Davis, whom she said Ivy has been approved Mom, dad and daughshe will miss when he for surgery support by ter already have plane leaves at the end of the Earicles and work is tickets and are excited school year. Her favorite scheduled for June 17. about their trip. It will teacher, however, is her But the family must be the first time Ivy and science teacher, Jeff raise enough money to Nicole have flown. Maurer. cover the costs of lodg“We’re not too nervous “He made me feel ing, transportation and about the surgery, but good about myself,” Ivy food for a month in we are about the plane,” said. “He said, ‘No mat- Santa Monica and for Ivy said. “I’m taking a lot ter how you look on the subsequent visits. of bubble gum on the outside, it’s what’s inside The Welshes will also plane so my ears don’t that counts.’ I want to be have to purchase med- pop.” Lily will stay with a girl who can wear her ications in California her grandparents. hair up, have my ears that Ivy already takes on Ivy can’t imagine pierced and not be a regular basis. being on a plane for teased at school for my “And we can’t use the hours and hours and not differences.” medical card (that dis- being able to text her Recently, the Welsh counts pharmacy pur- friends. But she loves to family, which includes chases) out of state,” draw, especially Bugs Ivy’s younger sister, Lily, Nicole said. Bunny and Tweety, so 8, learned of a medical Dwight, a truck driver art may keep her occuprocedure practiced by for MLS, and Nicole, a pied during the long Dr. Sheryl Lewin in Cal- full-time distance-learn- flight. And she hopes her ifornia. Lewin “is a cran- ing candidate for a mas- hearing improves so she i o f a c i a l - t r a i n e d , ter’s degree at Grand can continue to sing board-certified plastic Canyon University, have karaoke with her family. surgeon who has devoted placed donation jars in “We like country, hip her career to ear recon- several locations: hop, Justin Bieber and struction,” according to Clancy’s, Sidney Tire, One Direction,” Ivy said.
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Friends and family of Ivy Welsh, 13, of Anna, will host an event to benefit her Saturday at the VFW hall, 2841 Wapakoneta Ave., from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will include a sloppy joe dinner, cornhole tournament, kidfriendly games, a coloring contest, raffles of gift baskets and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $6 for children. The menu will include sloppy joes, baked beans, chips and soda. Another benefit will be May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wapakoneta First English Lutheran Church. Ivy, the daughter of Nicole and Dwight Welsh, suffers from microtia, an ear deformity. She was born without a right ear or ear drum. In her short life, she has undergone 17 surgeries in an attempt to correct the problem. She has about 40 percent hearing ability in her right ear, about 70 percent in her “good” left ear. “There was a doctor in Cincinnati who tried to reconstruct (her right ear),” said her mother. “They took cartilage from the rib and skin grafts from her side. They tried to make an ear drum.” It was 2006 and Ivy was 6 at the time. The process was to involve several surgeries over the course of two or three years. “For the first and second surgeries, I could tell the difference (in hearing). But then between the third and fourth, it got really bad,” Ivy said. There were drainage problems and infections. And in 2008, doctors began to see a lot of scarring, Nicole said. “Even the doctor is kind of baffled,” she added. “They sent us to get a second opinion at Nationwide Children’s (Hospital) in Columbus. They said they couldn’t do anything.”
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LOCALIFE Genealogy Society learns how to search The Shelby County Genealogical Society heard a program titled “Talking to the Dead,” which was presented by Debbie Carder Mayes during the society’s recent meeting at the First Church of God. The dead talk through the records that they’ve left behind, Mayes said. The sources of the records are varied. Home records would be in the form of diaries, letters, family Bibles, funeral books and cards. Death records could be in the form of urns, weeping willows on headstones, engraved mourning jewelry and obituaries. The Rutherford B. Hayes memorial is a source of obituaries. The local newspapers can supply death notices, probate notices, thank-you and remembrances notices, transfers of real estate, funeral notices, in-memoriam notices and annual
death notices. Heir searches may be in the classifieds under legal notices. There could be articles about tragic deaths, birth announcements and people going into the military. Church records and newsletters can be helpful. In the New England states, they have town records that can help link family members. There are city directories and the federal census. There are records available to research through the Sons of the American Revolution, Mayse said. The computer can be a help to find records through programs such as Heritage Quest, which can be accessed through public libraries. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints has a large compilation of records. Death certificates were first used in 1908, she noted.
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QUICK READS Graham Center plans lunch CONOVER — The A.B. Graham Memorial Center, 8025 E. U.S. Rt. 36, will host a senior luncheon May 2, at 11 a.m. Pastor Travis Mowell, of Piqua Christian Church, will speak about his trip to Israel. Tickets cost $6 per person. All ages are welcome. Call (937) 368-3700 for reservations.
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New Bremen royalty Kristin Sprague, daughter of Brian and Diana Sprague, and Caleb Ball, son of Richard and Andrea Ball, were crowned queen and king of the New Bremen High School Prom Saturday.
DBA gets first look at promotional shirts Members of the Sidney Downtown Business Association looked at samples of a new T-shirt promoting downtown Sidney during their meeting April 17 at the Raise the Roof for the Arts offices. Mark Rigney, of MTCS Screen Print provided the sample. Shirts are available in sizes small to extra-large at $5.50 and in sizes double-extralarge and up at $7.50 in various colors by calling 710-4157. In other business, the association learned that • The Spot will have a group of employees helping with the downtown clean-up April 27. • Painting the front of the Piper Building should begin within a week and
• NK Telco’s fiber project to supply service to downtown businesses should be complete in late spring. • The association will Clean-Up Our host Downtown Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. on the east side of the courtsquare. The public is invited to participate. • A banner that reads “Shop/Dine/Work in Historic Downtown Sidney” will be hung on the fence at Ohio 47 and Fourth Street. • There were 400 entries in the Easter Coloring Contest. • Downtown businesses will sponsor and local Girl Scouts will plant flowers in downtown Sidney
this summer. • Poplar Street between Main and Ohio will be closed the evening of June 21st to accommodate the crowds, enterand local tainment nonprofit group’s set-up as food vendors. • A downtown chocolate walk has been schedule for Oct. 18. • The association is looking for donations or sponsors for the following promotions and events: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Kids Around the Square, Fall Festival, Chocolate Walk and Winter Wonderland Parade. • The Rebel Run Rod & Custom Car Show will include a 50-car parade through downtown Sept. 21, 11 a.m.
• The Darke County Center for the Arts presents the Toledo Symphony Orchestra in concert in Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 adults, $15 students at (937) 547www.center0908, forarts.net and at the door. • The Gallery at the Holland, 127 E. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, celebrates Slow Art Day at 11 a.m. Guided art tours. To register, go to http://SlowArtHolland2013.eventbrite.com • The Piqua Public Library 116 W. High St., Piqua, presents a talk by Thomas Looker, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Edison Community College, “Solar Power and Alternative Energy,” at 2 p.m. Advance registration required at (937) 773-6753 or
fplweb@oplin.org. • Cinemark Miami Valley, 1020 Garbry Road, Piqua, screens the opera, “Giulio Cesare,” at noon. Tickets: $15-$22. • YMCA Camp Willson in Bellefontaine hosts Family Day from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Camp tours, archery target practice, rock wall climbing, group games, hiking, horseback trail rides at $10 per person. (800) 423-0427 or www.ymcacampwillson.org. • Trotwood Chamber of Commerce Health & Business Enrichment Expo is at Hara Arena in Dayton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. (937) 278-4776. • Lima Civic Center, 7 Town Square, Lima, presents “Late Night Catechism” at 8 p.m. (419) 224-1552. • Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 St. Rt. 118, Van Wert,
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TODAY • The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, presents a talk by David Fair, “Decorating with Antiques,” at 7:30 p.m. Free. (937) 339-0457. • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North St., hosts an open poetry reading for people 16 and older at 6:30 p.m. Free. FRIDAY • Today is the deadline to purchase tickets to the Gateway Arts Council Spring Fling Fine Art Exhibit Show and Sale Opening Reception May 3 at the GAC gallery, 216 N. Miami Ave. Tickets: $25 single, $40 couple. For information, call 498-2787. • The Dayton metro Library Book Sale is at Hara Arena in Dayton today from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission and parking. Books, videos, CDs and audio cassettes for sale. w w w. d a y t o n m e t r o l i brary.org. SATURDAY • The WACO Air Museum, 1865 S. County Road 25A, Troy, hosts a rocket workshop for children 9-13 at 2 p.m. Fee: $25. Children will build and launch their own rockets. Register by mailing a check payable to WACO Historical Society, 1865 S. County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373, or online
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at www.wacoairmuseum.org. • The Tri-Moraine Audubon Society hosts a field trip to the St. Marys River — Grand Lake St. Marys Important Bird Area. To meet the group in St. Marys, be at the north end of 40Acre Pond at 9:30 a.m. Group will visit a fish hatchery and sites around the lake. Free (419) 995-8360 or juterbock.1@osu.edu. • The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Endless Summer: The Music of the Beach Boys,” a concert at 8 p.m. in the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. Tickets: $27-$79 at www.daytonperformingarts.org or (937) 228-3630. • Today is the deadline to purchase tickets to Mills and Stills to take place at Bear’s Mill, 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road, Greenville, and Staley Mill Farm and Distillery, 7095 Staley Road, New Carlisle, on May 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tours, food, music and art at both sites. Tickets: $35 at ((37) 5428-5112. • Edison Community College Associate Professor will give a talk on the alternative energy field at 2 p.m. at the Piqua Public Library, 116 W. High St., Piqua. Advance registration is required by calling (937) 7736753.
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presents Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band in concert at 7:30 p.m. (419) 238-9378 or www.npacvw.org. • The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin, present Kellie Pickler in concert at 7:30 p.m. (419) or 448-8544 www.ritztheatre.org. MONDAY • Today is the deadline to purchase tickets to the Civil War dinner to be hosted by the Shelby County Historical Society May 2 at the Sidney First United Methodist Church. The event includes a performance by Anthony Gibbs about the Underground Railroad. Members: $15; nonmembers: $25. 498-1653. • Children can make a princess craft at the New Bremen Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Free. TUESDAY • The Troy-Hayner
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take two weeks to complete. • Ron & Nita’s plans a Mother’s Day sale. • The Shelby County Historical Society has programs and exhibits about the Civil War open and planned for the near future. • The city’s gateway project along the ramp at I-75 and Ohio 47 now encompasses work on the northbound ramp. • Cargill & Energizer have committed to having volunteers work on landscaping and general maintenance at both Julia Lamb Field and the Senior Center. • Raise the Roof for the Arts has planned performances in June, July and August.
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Upcoming events highlight importance of prayer Next Thursprayer in their day evening, personal lives May 2, at 7, the and also how Shelby County powerful the Ministerial Asimpact of corposociation will be rate prayer hosting a servcould be for our ice at Church of community and God on Campso invited othYour bell Road. That ers to join them. day is desigThroughout pastor nated as the and the speaks New OldTestaNational Day of The Rev. Prayer. It is an ments, prayer is opportunity for Jane E. Madden used as a people of all means of comfaiths to assemble and municating with God. 1 lift up prayers for our Chronicles 16:11: “Look community, our state to the Lord and his and our nation, and strength; seek his face services like ours will be always,” is echoed in 1 held throughout the Thessalonians as Paul United States. encourages us to pray On Saturday morn- continuously. ing, May 18, there will The writers of the be another opportunity Gospels recorded for us for concerned Christians the teachings of Jesus in to meet together to pray regard to prayer and for our community. The have blessed us with the Community Prayer gift of the Lord’s Prayer Breakfast will be held and those marvelous that morning at the parables found in Luke Christian Academy. This 18. Jesus knew that perevent was begun several sistent prayer was years ago by a group of needed for various cirSidney businessmen cumstances of our lives who knew the value of and also that the atti-
tude of our heart needs to be one of humility. He taught that prayer brought healing and that prayer nourished our spiritual lives. His teachings included time for personal, private prayers, corporate prayers with others, prayers of thanksgiving and prayers of confession, prayers for ourselves and prayers for others. So, is prayer an important, continual, thing that we do or is it one of those things that we feel trapped into when we’re at church? We’ve become people who expect immediate results with very little, if any, quiet reflective time in our lives. We tend to use prayer as a last resort while ignoring that God clearly wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all. Mother Teresa would remind us: “Prayer is
not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at his disposition, and listening to his voice in the depth of our hearts.” I invite you to join me for the National Day of Prayer and for the Community Prayer Breakfast. Neither one of these will cost you anything but an hour or two of your time. Each of them will provide you an opportunity to sit quietly for a few moments without the weight of the world on your shoulders. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
National Day of Prayer service planned in Sidney The Shelby County Ministerial Association is sponsoring a National Day of Prayer service May 2 at 7 p.m. at the First Church of God, 1510 Campbell Road. The theme of the prayer service will be focused on “The Seven Centers of Influence in Our Culture.” The Rev. Rodneyann Benson will pray for the influence center of the government. The Rev. Harry Peterson will pray for the influence center of the military. The Rev. Jane Madden will pray for the influence center of the media. The Rev. Kathy O’Donnell will pray for the influence center of the family. The Rev. Bob Carter will pray for the influence center of the church. The Rev. David Chivington will pray for the influence center of education. The Rev. Harold McKnight will pray for the influence center of business. Worship Pastor Joel Wildermuth will lead the group in congregational singing. The public is invited to the event. The association would especially like to invite the leaders and members of the seven centers of influence in the community to this special service of prayer support.
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The writer is the associate pastor of care and nurture at the Sidney WAPAKONETA — land and people.” First United Methodist The Petersburg Parishes’ Jablonski is a partChurch. Social time faculty member at Justice the University of Dayton Lecture in Religious Studies and Series the Sustainability, Enconcludes ergy, Environment initiawith a tive, and has shared presentaexpertise in ecology, spirition Suntuality, justice and enviday at 2 ronmental education p.m. The throughout North Amerp r o g r am Jablonski ica and in scientific and will be religious publications. presented in the Parish She holds a doctorate in Life Center of St. Joseph plant physiological ecolChurch, Wapakoneta. It is ogy/global climate change free and open to the pub- from McGill University lic. and master’s degrees in All are invited to enjoy pastoral ministries and a springtime afternoon re- biology from the Univerflecting on the gifts of sity of Dayton, as well as God’s creation and the call a certificate in spiritual of Catholic traditions to direction from the Haden care for the land and peo- Institute. She is a foundple affected by environ- ing member of the Archmental degradation. diocese of Cincinnati’s Discover the impacts of Climate Change Task climate change on Ohio Force and coordinated agriculture, Ohio’s first Interfaith Cliincluding human health, and mate & Energy Camwildlife, and the justice paign. Currently, she For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg initiatives underway in chairs the Ecological SociArchdiocese of Cincinnati, ety of America environincluding the St. Francis mental justice section and Pledge. Participants will leads efforts in bridging explore environmental el- the faith community and Allison Ash (left) 12, of Sidney, helps Clarice Carpenter, of Piqua, gather a tray of food at the Green ements of our prayer and scientists. In her MarianView United Church of Christ’s annual spring smorgasbord in Plattsville recently. Allison is the daughsacraments, church, ist family, she served for ter Karen and Rodney Roush. households, fields and 10 years on the Marianist other workplaces, as well Social Justice Collaboraas action steps people can tive leadership team. each take to better conThe lecture series is serve energy and protect an effort of the Petersall of God’s creation. burg Parishes’ Social Marianist Sister Justice Commission, Leanne Jablonski is an which serves Botkins ecologist, educator and Immaculate Conception, pastoral minister. She di- Wapakoneta St. Joseph, GREENVILLE — EUM Church will host an rects the Marianist Envi- and Rhine St. Lawrence acoustic night with Fireflight, along with special Education parishes. The Petersburg MARIA STEIN — act with people all over ronmental guest Skypilot, on May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Worship Center (MEEC) in Day- Parishes are named for Kayla Schwieterman, a the United States. SponCenter, 1451 Sater St. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. junior nursing major at sored by Marquette’s ton. MEEC stewards the the now-vanished PeGroups of 10 or more can get advance tickets for Marquette University, at- Campus Ministry, the 100-acre Mount St. John tersburg settlement (be$10. Tickets may be purchased at EUM Church tended a Marquette Ac- trips expose students to nature preserve and part- tween Wapakoneta and during regular worship services on April 27 and 28 tion Program (MAP) aspects of poverty, racism ners with faith, govern- Botkins) from which the and parishes emerged in the and May 4 and 5, at Bread of Life Bookstore, or at spring break service trip and the lives of the dis- mental through Marquette’s abled in today’s society. environmental organiza- 19th century. iTickets.com. For more information, Jeff Harper is senior pastor at EUM Church and Campus Ministry pro- Depending on the site, tions in its mission of “restoring communities of call (419) 738-4924. students may be doing regular worship services are Saturday at 6:30 p.m. gram. Schwieterman, from anything from assisting and Sunday at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. at the Worship Center at the corner of Sater Street and Se- Maria Stein, traveled in classrooms to preparbring-Warner Road. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry with 10 other Marquette ing meals at homeless is available for children from birth through sixth students to Ivanhoe, Va., shelters to repairing PIQUA — The congregation of Temple Anshe grade at the 6:30 p.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and performed service fo- houses devastated by Emeth in Piqua will hold a regular Shabbat service cusing on rural poverty- storms. This year, 177 May 10 at 7:30 p.m. services. Marquette volunteers The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor St., houses environmental justice. Services will be conducted by rabbinic intern Since 1977, MAP has traveled to 19 different Marc Kasten. The synagogue is located at 320 Caldthe church offices and preschool. For more information, go to www.eumchurch.org or call (937) 548- offered students the sites in 13 different well St. For further information, see the website at chance to work and inter- states. 3211. www.ansheemeth.org or call (937) 547-0092.
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Council considers vacancy BOTKINS — Botkins Village Council members discussed a vacancy on council, heard about plans to change village hours, and discussed the plans for a track in the village during their recent meeting. Council discussed the vacancy created after Ashlee Zimpfer resigned at the last meeting. Village Administrator Jesse Kent said it is up to the council to decide how it wants to vote to fill the position. He reminded members of how the Ohio Sunshine Law reads regarding the issue. Those interested were reminded council members are obligated to participate in committees as part of their duties. Lucas Greve is reportedly interested in replacing Zimpfer. Also attending to state their interest in the seat were Marc Layman and Zach Allison. Council members will vote by secret
ballot at the next meeting to fill the seat. Mayor Steve Woodruff told council members that the village administration’s office hours for Tuesdays will change to accomodate village residents and new Fiscal Officer Tammy Ganger. Tuesday hours for the village office will be 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Council approved the change. Kent gave members an update on the transfer of the track, saying the school does not want to accept the village’s offer at this time. The village had agreed to strike a deed restriction on the land, which said that the owner of the land could only build a track, retention pond and a transmission line on that land if the school accepted additional land south and west of the track land. The school board will be invited to the next council meeting to discuss it.
Kent distributed information from the SidneyShelby County Health Department regarding a spring cleanup program being sponsored by the Health Department and townships in the county. In other business, council members were told that the Botkins swim team cannot put its spectator insurance on the village policy. Councillors were asked if they wanted to have mosquito fogging this summer. No action was taken. Kent reported the Tax Incentive Review Committee has recommended all open tax abatements with Brown Industrial be continued. Council approved the recommendation. Kent presented a check for $3,000 from the Botkins Community Improvement Corp. (BCIC) for rent from Wilson Memorial Hospital, which was deposited in the gen-
eral fund. Mike Maurer attended on behalf of the Botkins pool committee and asked council for ongoing financial support for chemicals and insurance for the pool. Council took no action. John Bauer asked that the village place signs at the edge of town to acknowledge the school’s athletic and scholarship accomplishments. Bauer said he would be glad to help if the village wanted to have the signs. Council took no action. Kent told council that BCIC had met and members turned in their $10 dues. Kent reported Dr. Anthony Monnin was named vice president for this year. Council members approved the second reading of an ordinance regarding GovDeals, which allows government agencies to sell surplus and confiscated items online.
Students qualify for regional PoP ANNA — Some Anna students are celebrating their success as young writers after winning awards at the Power of the Pen competition recently. Ally Cisco, 13, a seventh-grader and the Cisco Christman daughter of Dennis and Krista Cisco, placed fifth the state competition. in regional competition, Kyle Christman, 14, an which will qualify her for eighth-grader, the son of Jim Christman and Karen Christman, fin-
ished in eighth place in regional competition, which also qualified him for the state competition. Both Ally and Kyle will compete at the College of Wooster in May. The Anna eighthgrade team consisted of Betsy Bremke, Aaron Brautigam, Kyle Christman, Tara Neer, Sidney Sasko, Grace Wilson, Jolene Moore and Alyssa Withrow.
The Anna seventhgrade team was Bobby Adams, Kirsten Brunswick, Ally Cisco, Anthony Kane, Cody Smedley and Jillian Thurmond. During district competition earlier this year, Ally Cisco placed eighth individually. Ally Cisco, Kyle Christman and Cody Smedley qualified for regional competition at that time.
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chaperones for the afterprom. There will be a number of events and games for students, and they will be able to earn points for an auction at the end of the evening. A number of local businesses and Botkins residents have donated prizes for the after prom. Queen candidates for the prom are Hannah Koch, 18, daughter of Rob and Danna Koch; Claire McCullough, 18, daughter of Jeff and Cheryl McCullough; Heather Brown, 18, daughter of Chris and Cindy Brown; and Casie Bergman, 18, daughter of Ron and Jeanie Bergman. King candidates are Heath Geyer, 18, son of Rick and Cindy Geyer; Seth Hoying, 18, son of Scott and Marge Hoying; Ross Kohler, 18, son of Robert and Carol Kohler; and Andy Egbert, 18, son of James and Elaine Egbert.
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Reporters: Ally Bergman Ellie Cain John Husa Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder
Issue #29 - April 25, 2013
Going the distance
Fifty years and counting
BY: ALLY BERGMAN As winter turns to spring, Lehman’s seniors have college on the brain. What they will major in, who there roommate will be, and most importantly what school they will be attending are questions that should start becoming resolved. Most students will be staying local and know some friends attending the same school. However, a select few seniors are choosing to branch out and go the distance, literally. As most everyone knows, senior Pierce Bennett is a die-hard country boy. This is why it should come as no shock that he plans to head out west to Kansas for school. “They have a great animal science program and I really like the atmosphere,” he said. Fellow country lover Sloane Glover plans to return to her roots in West Virginia by attending WVU. “It has always been my dream to be a Mountaneer,” she said. “It will also be exciting to be closer to family members who live in that area.” Also wanting to leave her home state, senior Lauren Bosway plans to head south to North Carolina. She hopes to attend Wake Forest to major in biology. “They have a good pre-med program and I can hopefully get in without having to take the MCAT,” said Bosway. Millie Wildenhaus also plans on heading to the state known for their Carolina blue. However, she plans on going to the UNC Wilimington branch and majoring in Music Education. Lehman Spanish teacher Jose Capote should be proud of his Spanish IV student because she also wants to minor in Spanish. “It’s far enough away to have some space but also close enough in case of an emergency,” she said. This year’s senior class is full of potential whether they’re remaining in the state of Ohio or traveling across the country. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for the class of 2013.
BY: ELLIE CAIN For Sister Ginny Scherer, being a teacher was the last thing she imagined herself doing in her high school years. She always wanted to be in the medical field, but then she heard God’s call for her life. Sister attended the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati where she earned a B.A. in Math and Chemistry in 1962. Her first teaching assignment was at the newly opened Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering. She was then sent to Holy Angels Parish in Sidney by her religious community, the Sisters of Charity, and began teaching at Lehman Catholic when Holy Angels High School consolidated wtih Piqua Catholic High School to form Lehman in 1970. She received a M.S. from the University of Notre Dame in 1971 and taught many math, science, and religion classes at Lehman. In 1977, she asked to leave Lehman to continue teaching both math and science at Marion Catholic High School where she also served as co-principal with another sister. After ten years at Marion, she realized Lehman was where she truly wanted to be so she returned in 1987 and has been the chair of the Science Department ever since. “I love seeing the students mature and watch how their minds work,” said Sister. She is also the biggest fan of the Cavalier sports teams and loves seeing her students excel in all things. This year, on May 7, Sister Ginny will be honored at the annual Miami Valley Catholic Schools dinner which recognizes Catholic teachers for every five years of service. While there will be many celebrating five years, ten years, 15 years, 20 years, and even 25 and more, there will be few who have reached Sister’s milestone of 50 years in education! Sister is an amazing teacher and many look up to her in ways that cannot be explained. We are truly blessed BY: JOHN HUSA to have such a wonderful teacher here With the track season underway for the Lehman Cavaliers, they are off to a hot at Lehman for so long. “As long as I start. The Cavaliers are coached by Dwayne Rowley and Amanda Duritsch, and am able, I will be teaching here,” said are led by five seniors: Sarah Titterington, Keaton Cole, Quinton Malone, Nick Sister Ginny. “Only God knows when I will stop.” Sister Ginny Scherer talks to Haussman, and Alyx Meyers.
Run, throw, jump, win
Three state qualifiers from last season are back, as Justin Stewart ran at state in the 400m, Joe Fuller in the 3200m, and Sarah Titterington in the 400m, 200m, and 100m. All three are on pace to return to state this year, and hopefully win their events. Stewart says, “My goal is to make state again in the 100m, 200m, and 400m. I hope to win one or two of them, and have fun in the process.” Another three who are making some noise this year are Mitchell Slater, and the Montgomery brothers, Brad and Ben. Slater has been placing high at meets, and he is ranked sixth in the county in the 110 hurdles, and third in the 300 hurdles. Both Ben and Brad have placed third or higher in every meet in both the shot put and discus. At this pace, these three could join in the mix to be state qualifiers. Hopefully the Cavs continue their success, as things look very promising. With young talent and room to improve, they can only continue to get better. Good luck to the track team the rest of the year, as we hope to keep seeing the success continue the rest of the year and into districts, regionals, and state.
senior Samantha Neumeier
Upcoming Events April 26 - Flex Day - no school - “Arts Showcase” Dinner/ Concert/ Art Display, 6:00 pm April 27 - State Science Olympiad May 1 --- “Band Day” Concert for grades 5-12, 6:30 p.m. May 8 --- Underclassman Academic Awards Banquet, 6:00 p.m. May 11 -- State Science Fair -- Prom at Shelby Oaks
Thursday, April 25, 2013
BY ERICA ALLEN On April 10th through April 13th, a group of students from the syphonic, freshman, and girl’s glee choruses travelled to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennesee. While there, the students were part of a workshop with Professor Dr. David Cassel, a tour, and a performance at Vanderbilt University. Students and chaperones were also able to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, the Grand Ole' Opry, the Hermitage (President, Andrew Jackson's plantation), play Elvis' piano, attend Mozart's opera, "The Magic Flute," attend a live radio production/show at the Grand Ole' Opry, ride on the General Jackson Riverboat, and perform at Tennessee State University.
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Thursday, April 25
4:30PM Boys Varsity Tennis Troy Away 5:00PM Boys Freshman Baseball Troy Away 5:00PM Girls Freshman Softball Cancelled− Wayne Home
HAPPENINGS AT THE HIVE
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Friday, April 26
4:30PM Boys Varsity Tennis Trotwood−Madison Home 4:30PM Coed Varsity Track Wapak Relays Away 4:30PM Coed Middle School Track Miami East Invite Away 5:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Wayne Home 5:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Wayne Away 5:00PM Girls Varsity Softball Wayne Home 5:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Wayne Away
Saturday, April 27
9:00AM Coed Varsity Track Piqua Invitational Away 11:00AM Boys Freshman Baseball Saint Henry High School Home 11:00AM Girls Freshman Softball Troy Home 1:00PM Boys Freshman Baseball Saint Henry High School Home 1:00PM Girls Freshman Softball Troy Home
Monday, April 29
4:30PM Boys Varsity Tennis Northwestern HS/MS (Springfield) 3:30PM Away 4:30PM Coed Middle School Track Sidney Middle School Invitational Home 5:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Piqua High School Away 5:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Piqua High School Home 5:00PM Girls Varsity Softball Piqua High School Away 5:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Piqua High School Home
Tuesday, April 30
4:30PM Boys Varsity Tennis Greenville Senior High School Home 4:30PM Coed Middle School Track Piqua MS Away 5:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Piqua High School Home 5:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Piqua High School Away 5:00PM Girls Varsity Softball Piqua High School Home 5:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Piqua High School Away
Wednesday, May 01
5:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Tecumseh Away 5:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Tecumseh Home 5:00PM Girls Varsity Softball Tecumseh Away 5:00PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Saint Henry High School Away
Thursday, May 02
4:30PM Boys Varsity Tennis Northmont Home 4:30PM Coed Middle School Track Graham Invite Away 5:00PM Boys Freshman Baseball Bellefontaine Home 5:00PM Girls Varsity Softball Fairlawn Away
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ANNA/ MCCARTYVILLE: 7500 Amsterdam Road, Friday, 8am-5pm & Saturday, 8am-1pm. Great kid's clothes: boy's sizes toddler to 10, girl's sizes toddler to junior, boy's & girl's comforters, stroller/carseat combo, baby/kid's toys, kitchen items, Sewing machine, home decorations, books.
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MCCARTYVILLE, 13460 Renee Drive, Thursday, 5pm-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday, 8am-2pm. 45 records, postcards, sports memorabilia, antique furniture, dishes/ kitchenware, jewelry, sewing items, vintage linen, Hoosier cupboard.
MINSTER, 39 West 5th Street, Friday 8-5 Saturday 7:30-3. Furniture, kitchen accessories, women's clothing, scrubs, miscellaneous.
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SIDNEY, 200 Mercury Court, Friday, 8am-4pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm. Recliner, loveseat, end tables, rugs, small tvs, shelving, hand and garden tools, toaster, blender, laminator, lawn chairs, wheelbarrow, bathroom vanity with sink, medicine cabinet & lights, Sony 35mm camcorder, Helen Steiner rice books, Autographed biography by Rickenbacker, computer table, band saw, lawn edger, Holly Hobby, collectible PEZ, parson table, lots of miscellaneous.
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Thank you also to those who sent flowers, gifts, cards, food, took time to call or come to the funeral home, and our friends at the Nazarene Church for their support.
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Missing You Always Missing You Always You never said I’m leaving You never said Goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. A million times I needed you A million times I cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died.
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT RV Wholesalers is hiring for full time service workers in the Service Department. Job duties include detailed inspection of trailers and walk through explanation of the trailers to customers. If interested please forward your resume and/ or information to jobs@rvwholesalers.com
The Village of Jackson Center is accepting applications for Lifeguards.
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Looking for caring, professional EMTs to join our growing team in Celina, Wapakoneta, Sidney, Greenville. $10-$16/hr. Full-time, various shifts. Benefits package includes fully paid health insurance premiums. Apply online at: www. integrity-ambulance.com
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Qualified applicants shall send their application along with copies of their certifications to: Village Administrator, Village of Jackson Center, PO Box 819, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334. Applications and resumes will be accepted until 4:00 pm on May 2, 2013. For further information, refer to our web site: www.jacksoncenter.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION We have an outstanding opportunity for someone to live and work in the Grand Lake recreational region of Ohio as the Executive Director of our very successful Foundation. This person reports directly to the President/ CEO and is responsible for our hospital's fund raising programs and activities. Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree (with Masters preferred) in an appropriate field with three or more years of fund raising experience preferably in the healthcare industry. Must have strong financial skills along with knowledge of establishing and working with trusts. Certification in fundraising preferred.
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Continental Express, a local trucking company, has a full time opportunity for a dependable person in our wash bay. Primary responsibilities will include washing and fueling semi trucks. Must be able to work day shift Thursday to Saturday and night shift on Sundays. No felonies and must pass drug test and physical. Hourly pay with full benefits, including uniforms.
Position involves providing customer service to our independent agents, along with data entry and utilizing Microsoft Office products. Individual hired will receive thorough training on our products and systems. Ideal candidate is adaptable and enjoys working in a fast-paced, challenging, professional office environment. Associate degree required. Ability to work efficiently, accurately and quickly with minimal supervision, good written and verbal communication abilities, organization skills, good basic math ability and familiarity with Microsoft Office products is also required. P&C insurance knowledge a plus.
Coordinator – Research & Development This position will be responsible for generating data reports and providing analytical support for all of our product lines, as well as assisting the R&D staff with developing and preparing filings for regulatory approval. This position will also ensure regulatory compliance by researching and maintaining a database of current state insurance regulations. This position will utilize Microsoft Excel and SQL on a daily basis.
Apply Monday - Friday between 8am-5pm at: Continental Express 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH
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In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Mother/Father, that we do not think of you. Thank you for loving and sharing, for giving and for caring. God bless you and keep you, until we meet again. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Those we love we never lose, for always they will be, loved remembered, treasured, always in our memory. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. My heart still aches in sadness, my silent tears still flow. For what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Memory is a lovely lane, where hearts are ever true. A lane I so often travel down, because it leads to you. Oh how we wish he/she was here today, to see all the blessings we have. Yet somehow you know that he/she is guiding us on our paths. Tenderly we treasure the past with memories that will always last. Remembering you on this day, comforted by so many memories. In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. . Loved always, sadly missed. Forever remembered, forever missed. Suffer little children to come unto me.
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LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 721.15, the Village of Jackson Center passed Resolution No. 13-07 expressing its intent to sell personal property, fleet and equipment assets including motor vehicles that are not needed for municipal purposes and/or are obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired, by internet auction. Pursuant to the term of that Ordinance, internet auctions will be conducted according to the rules and regulations of GovDeals. Interested bidders may view property placed for auction and may place bids for such property by going to the GovDeals website at www.govdeals.com or visiting the village website at www.jacksoncenter.com. Any such auction will remain open for bidding for period of not less than ten (10) consecutive days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Information about bidding on GovDeals may be obtained from GovDeals, Monday-Friday, 8am – 6 pm ET at (800) 613-0156. Apr. 25, May 2 2387971
PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 • 10:00 A.M. 421 Kremer Hoying Rd., St. Henry, Ohio HOUSEHOLD, GUNS, LAWN MOWER, SNOW BLOWER AND TOOLS Whirlpool side by side refrigerator; Whirlpool range; GE freezer; blue couch; multi colored couch & matching love seat; mauve matching chairs w/ottoman; end & coffee tables; metal flower stands; table lamps; lamp table; small glass door cabinet; blue uphl. rocker recliner; jewelry cabinet; curio cabinet; bedroom suite with bed, chest of drawers, mirror, & night stand; bedroom suite with bed, chest of drawers; & make up dresser with night stand; cedar chest; knee hole desk with chair; sewing machine; card table & chairs; cabinet stereo; quilt rack; glass door bookcase; wood hi-chair; humidifier; bread maker; toaster oven; modern porcelain dolls; old wood cabinet w/drawers; records; Cadence Treadmill; bean bag set; horse shoes; Winchester 16 ga. model 37 shot gun; Springfield 50 cal. gun; 45 cal. Muzzle loader; Bushnell binoculars; flower stand; hall tree with mirror; Toro self prop. mower; Toro snow blower; B&D edger; alum. ext. ladder; 4’ step ladders; lawn ornaments; Speed Clean 2,000 lb. pressure washer; wet/dry vac; wood drill with bits; Sears circular saw; jig saw; Clarke bench grinder; wrenches, sockets sets; tool box; pipe wrenches; cement trowels; gas cans; coolers; weed edger; hand & garden tools; organizers; his/hers bicycles; ex. bike; crocks; canning bars; and more! AUCTIONEERS NOTE: THIS IS A VERY NICE CLEAN SELECTION OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. PLAN TO ATTEND THIS AUCTION. GO TO OUR WEB SITES FOR PICTURES AT www.randyevers.com or auctionzip.com (ID#4606)
OWNER: IVO J. LINK Lunch by St. Henry Nite Club Porta Toilet by MSI Clerks: Brad Evers & Bob Poeppelman Terms: Positive I.D. required, number system will be used, Cash or Check, any statements made day of sale supersedes prior statements or advertisements, not responsible for accidents or theft. All items sold “as is” all sales final. Auctioneers licensed by the State of Ohio and Indiana.
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FILING CABINET, Hon like new locking 4 drawer, putty color. 8'x30" heavy duty grey folding table. (937)498-1117 daily 10am-6pm.
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BERNINA AURARA 430, new sewing machine with embroidery attachment. Antique 3 piece full/double bedroom suite, (937)492-2396
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the federal fair housing act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
2006 NISSAN Quest SE, blue with grey interior, 110,000 miles. Fully loaded, very good condition, great family vehicle, $9900. (937)710-3907.
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“Bill Holder” ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, April 28th, 10:30 a.m. 2401 South VanDemark Rd. Sidney, Ohio
2005 KIA SEDONA
1975 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC
Convertible, A1 condition! 350 V8 engine, 125k miles, $12,000 OBO. Call (419)628-4183
2003 DODGE RAM 1500 6Cyl, 2wd, automatic, power steering, air, cruise, 71,600 miles, excellent condition, asking $8000,obo, (937)726-7109 (937)492-5785
Great gas mileage, extra clean, new tires, 129K miles, $5700 OBO (937)776-3521 or (937)684-0555
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Shelby County Collectibles: Extremely rare brass key tag from the Florentine Hotel in Sidney Room 22, Many photos of Sidney during the 1913 flood and other local photos of the era, 1905 Sidney football team photo, photo of early airplane Korn Family? 1900 Sidney Telephone directory, photo book of Shelby County 1910, Shelby County history book reprint, Photo’s and history of the Partington family, other local advertising. Antiques & Collectibles: Wagner CI pans, ladles & juicers, set of China, painted plates, clear pressed and etched glassware, military pins and patches, eyeglasses, WWII ration books, Beam bottles, Set of Franciscan Apple Blossom pattern w/C&S, divided and vegetable bowls, post cards, vintage fishing prints, 30+ smoking pipes, Zippo lighters, vintage cameras, milk can, vintage books, Silk WWII Japanese Military Flag, Kennedy campaign poster, license plates, Wagner beer bottle, 1833 baptismal certificate for Sarah Anna Wert Benjamin Wert father, and more unique items. Household Goods & Furniture: Very nice curved glass quarter sawn oak antique cabinet with top door., vintage metal wardrobes, metal utility cabinets, end tables, sofas, recliners, lift chair, floor lamps, oak hall tree, table lamps, console record player. (3) complete full size bedroom suites, Hammond piano w/bench, kneehole desk and chair, vintage metal dinette set and chairs, waterfall cedar chest and dresser, vacuum cleaners, set of flatware in box, chest of drawers, walkers, invalid equipment, Tupperware, small appliances, general household items. Guns: Winchester model 37 12 gauge w/2 ¾ choke, Daisy Co2 air pistol in box, 1939 Metal Ohio Hunting License Shop Tools & Misc: Tool boxes w/machinists tools, assorted hand and garden tools, ladders, small power tools. Jewelry: Approximately 600 pieces of costume jewelry, 14K 3 pc. Engagement set, 10-14 & 18K rings, Sterling rings, Gruen wrist watch, pocket watch, jewelry boxes, floor model jewelry cabinet, misc. Vintage Fishing Equipment: Scott Atwater boat motor, 20+ vintage rods, Shakespeare reels, many Heddon Lures, Custom lures and some flies, Kennedy tackle boxes and misc. tackle. Auctioneers Note: Many more items than listed. Directions: I-75 to exit 90 Fair Rd West to South on Vandemark one mile. Terms: Cash or check. CC with 3% fee. Sales tax to be charged. The Estate of Billie J. Holder Probate Court Case # 2013-EST-056 Sherry Harlow Executor Harry N. Faulkner Attorney. Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk A Legal Professional Association. Auctioneers: Justin Vondenhuevel, Tom Roll and David Shields. Apprentice Auctioneers Rick Reichenbacher, DeLynn Cox
817 North Buckeye Ave, Sidney, Ohio Parcel ID # 01-18-25-301-020. Situate in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, viz: Being Lot Number Twenty Four Hundred Thirty Nine (2439) in H.C. Lenox’s Addition in said City of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, and being the same premises conveyed by Deed recorded in Book 140, Page 343 of the Deed Records of Shelby County, Ohio, and subject to the restrictions set forth in said deed. Prior Deed References: Volume 1273, Page 361 of the Official Records of Shelby County, Ohio, and Volume 1867, Page 485 of the Official Records of Shelby County, Ohio. Basic Terms and Conditions: The property has been appraised for $24,000 and must sell for at least 2/3rds of the appraised value. Therefore, the minimum acceptable bid shall be $16,000. The successful bidder shall enter into a purchase agreement immediately following the auction and make an earnest payment of 10% of the sales price. The payment may be made in the form of cash or bankable check.The earnest payment will be returned at closing. There will be no financing contingencies of any kind. Closing shall occur within 30 days of the auction. Property is being sold in AS-IS condition without warranty or representation. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for any evidence of title Purchaser may require. Owner will provide at closing a duly executed and recordable fiduciary deed to the purchaser subject to and excepting real estate taxes, restrictions and easements of record, road right of way and zoning ordinances. Real estate taxes and assessments prorated to date of closing. Terms of the purchase agreement supersede the terms of this notice and any other terms or representations. Realty 2000 Group is the exclusive agent for the seller. Property being sold under authority of: “Timothy Hawkins, Executor of the Estate of Juanita Hawkins v. Banc One Financial Services, et al., Case No. 2012-CVA-006, Probate Court, Shelby County, Ohio” Timothy Hawkins, Executor of the Estate of Juanita Hawkins, and James J. Chrisman attorney for Executor. Auctioneer: Thomas Roll, 937-638-7847 Brokerage: Realty 2000 Group For questions about the property call: Tom Roll, 638-7847. Property will not be open for inspection.
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Sidney Daily News,Thursday, April 25, 2013
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‘Advice from a Tree’ Lehman Catholic High School Student Council President Michael Jacob, 18, of Sidney, reads the poem "Advice from a Tree" by Ilan Shamir during an Arbor Day ceremony at Lehman Wednesday. The school was presented with a new tree and a proclamation by Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst. The ceremony was moved indoors due to rain. Arbor Day is a holiday in which people are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Every school in Sidney has now been presented with a tree for Arbor Day. Jacob is the son of Bill and Peggy Jacob.
I’d like to write a teen column DR. WALwas capable of When LACE: doing better. you were a high A l c o h o l school student, (beer) and cigawere you susceprettes were part tible to peer of the high pressure and, if school scene so, what kind of back then, but I pressure was it? never felt presHow were your ’Tween sure to go in grades? Did you 12 & 20 that direction. enjoy your teen Violence and Dr. Robert years? What else criminal behavWallace can you tell me ior, drug abuse about your and gang activyouth? I’m the editor of ity were so rare among our school newspaper, teens then that they and I’d like to do a col- were, for all practical umn on you because I’d purposes, nonexistent. like to write a teen colSix months after reumn when I graduate ceiving my high school from college. —Katie, diploma, I found myself Chicago, Ill. in the Navy shipping off KATIE: Peer pressure to Korean waters bewas around when I was a cause the United States student at Emerson was engaged in a war to High School in Gary, keep Korea a free nation. Ind., but not in quite so At war’s end, I returned dangerous a form as we and used the GI Bill to have today. attend Knox College in My peers were mostly Galesburg, Illinois. athletes, and the biggest I thoroughly enjoyed pressure I felt was to my teen years, and the earn a varsity letter — a friends I made in high big, gray-block “E” — put school remain my friends it on a gold sweater and today! wear it to school at least a dozen times a month. I DR. WALLACE: I confess that, because of caught my boyfriend out that pressure, my grades with another girl. He were not as good as they called and said he was could have been. sick and broke a date Peer pressure caused with me, so I went to a me to spend more time movie with my older sisworking out for track ter. Guess who we saw? and cross-country than My boyfriend and anstudying. I didn’t plan on other girl! He didn’t see attending college, so B’s me, so I didn’t challenge were good enough. But I him because I was with
my sister, and she doesn’t like him anyway. The next day, “slick” Willie and I had a talk. He apologized and said he smoked marijuana for the first time with his buddy and his sister, and the girl he was out with was the sister. He said he never would have taken her out if he hadn’t smoked marijuana because he didn’t know what he was doing. He promised never to smoke marijuana again. I want to believe him. Should I? —P.J., North Aurora, Ill. P.J.: That’s one of the most pathetic excuses I’ve heard in a long time. Smoking marijuana is illegal and unhealthy and can be blamed for a lot of stupid things, but not this. Your boyfriend went out with his buddy’s sister because he wanted to, not because his mind was temporarily altered by pot. So, not only does he break his word to you and lie about it, but he also refuses to take responsibility for his actions. You may want to believe him, but you won’t, will you? Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwal-
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get all of those luscious fruits and vegetables that are available at the Courtsquare during the Farmer’s Markets on Saturday mornings? Participants will have an opportunity to get an up close and personal look at Crossway Farm’s operation on May 4 at 9 a.m. Jason Frantom, coowner and operator of Crossway Farms, will be giving a tour of their operation. He will show how they do gardening on a large scale and will also show some examples of various types of raised beds that can be used by home gardeners. In addition to the tour of Crossway Farms, Judy Frilling, Shelby County Master Gardener and Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District board member, will bring an example of a homemade rain barrel and will demonstrate how to make your own rain barrel. “A rain barrel is a very good way to recycle water that would go to waste and direct it to watering gardens and flower beds when rain is not available,” said Frilling. “It is simple and inexpensive to construct and will sit
under a gutter downspout. This helps to control the use of our precious water.” Susan Helterbran, North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, will be on hand to teach participants about composting. She will present several methods of composting. Composting is an excellent way to both nourish your garden plants and keep food scraps and landscaping trimmings out of the solid waste stream. The two-hour session will cost $10 for Shelby Co. Farm Bureau members and $20 for nonmembers. Participants will receive a three-ring binder with numerous handouts. Please see the list below for additional seminars being offered this summer. Multiple session attendees will receive a discount. The sessions have limited space and will fill up fast. Register by May 2 by call Farm Bureau at (877) 775-7642. Session 3, Preserving What You Grow at Fairlawn High School, 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 3 Session 4, A Week in a Day Meal Planning at the Shelby County Ag Center, 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 5.
Owner profits from burglary REDDING, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California grocery store owner is trying to profit from a suspected thief ’s botched burglary attempt that was caught on video and went viral. Footage shows the man breaking the Redding store’s window last month and tripping twice as he ran away. Now store owner Kent Pfrimmer has turned it into a television commercial for his business, Kent’s Meats and Groceries.
“It’s a very interesting development and we will be monitoring the legislative process very closely,” he said. Faber’s announcement follows pleas by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine for legislative action, as well as a pivotal 8th District Court of Appeals ruling concluding the operations were obvious gambling schemes. DeWine, a fellow Republican, led a raid on six of the facilities in the Cleveland area last week in the wake of that ruling. DeWine, Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien and Ohio Public Safety Director Tom Charles met with Senate Republicans in a closed-door briefing Tuesday night to urge action, explaining the financial and staffing demands being put on law enforcement agencies by the current setup. The three flanked Faber as he made his announcement Wednesday, lauding the chamber for its change of heart. “I think this is the right thing to do, and I think it helps us at the local level to spend our time and efforts on the murders, rapes, robberies, burglaries and heroin that we all face in the field every day,” O’Brien said. He called it “a matter of resources and priorities for us.” Faber, who took the Senate’s helm in January, said he expects the ban to move quickly. He said House Speaker Bill Batchelder has indicated his chamber is supportive of the action.
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Arbor Day celebration set MINSTER — An Arbor Day celebration will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Park in Minster. The Arbor Day Foundation has named Minster as a 2012 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 10th year Minster has earned the national designation. The village received the recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a
tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. “Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in communities like Minster make smart investments in urban forests,” said John Rosenow, founder and
chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighborhoods, along with numerous economic, social and environmental benefits.” Cleaner air, improved storm water management, energy savings and increased property values and commercial activity are among the benefits enjoyed by Tree City USA communities. More information on the program is available a t arborday.org/TreeCityU SA.
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In Shelby County Common Pleas Court, Wednesday Judge James F. Stevenson sentenced Keagan Donaldson, 24, 525 S. Franklin Ave., to five years of community control sanctions and ordered him to complete drug and alcohol counseling for a conviction for first-degree misdemeanor attempted possession of drugs. He also was fined $200 and ordered to pay
reimbursement of $125 to the Sidney Police Department Law Enforcement Trust Fund for lab fees. Donaldson pleaded guilty in March to the misdemeanor after originally being charged with fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. According to his indictment, he was found in October in possession of psilocybin mushrooms.
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REPLAY 50 years ago April 25, 1963 Cold curdles pitching, so they say. But the lingering aftermath of a spring storm failed to chill the brilliant effort of Holy Angels’ Glenn Vanderhorst. For Glenn came up with a superb no-hitter as he paced the Wings to a 10-1 triumph over Wapakoneta St. Joseph.
25 years ago April 25, 1988 Sidney got excellent pitching from Scott Weaver in as he checked Chaminade on just six hits in a 3-1 victory. Chip Fair singled twice as did Alex Tenney, and Chris Fair cracked a two-run homer in the first for the big hit.
10 years ago April 25, 2003 Fort Loramie’s girls notched a good win Wednesday, beating Botkins 7-2. Krista Middendorf, Leslie Pleiman, Ashley Reed and Erin Schieltz all had two hits for Loramie and Melissa Eilerman and Debbie Rosengarten both doubled.
CALENDAR High school sports TODAY Baseball Jackson Center at Houston Botkins at Russia Minster at Fort Recovery Anna at Fairlawn Greenville at Versailles Riverside at Lima Perry Softball Botkins at Russia Anna at Fairlawn Jackson Center at Houston Minster at Marion Local Coldwater at New Bremen St. Henry at Versailles Riverside at Lima Perry Boys tennis Sidney at Troy Lima Catholic at Lehman Track Lehman at Shawnee Inv.
NFL DRAFT NFLDraft Order The Associated Press Tonight in New York 1. Kansas City, 2. Jacksonville, 3. Oakland, 4. Philadelphia, 5. Detroit, 6. Cleveland, 7. Arizona, 8. Buffalo, 9. N.Y. Jets, 10. Tennessee, 11. San Diego, 12. Miami, 13. NY Jets (from Tampa), 14. Carolina, 15. New Orleans, 16. St. Louis, 17. Pittsburgh, 18. Dallas, 19. N.Y. Giants, 20. Chicago, 21. Cincinnati, 22. St. Louis (from Wash.), 23. Minnesota, 24. Indianapolis, 25. Minnesota (from Sea.), 26. Green Bay, 27. Houston, 28. Denver, 29. New England, 30. Atlanta, 31. San Francisco, 32. Baltimore.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “You have to try to keep them in the yard. We had a tough time doing that today. Six homers in two games. That is what they do if it's for a strike and they are locked in.” —Rockies manager Walt Weiss, after losing 10-2 to the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader
ON THIS DATE IN 1994 — David Robinson scores 71 points to win the NBA scoring title as the San Antonio Spurs end the regular season with a 112-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Robinson, the fourth NBA player to score more than 70 points in a game, edges Orlando's Shaquille O'Neal for the scoring title.
Frazier, Latos team up Latos’ pitching, Frazier’s homer enough for 1-0 win over Cubs CINCINNATI (AP) —Todd Frazier gave Mat Latos all the run support he needed, and Latos gave the Cincinnati Reds exactly what they needed to finish off a 10-game homestand in style. Latos retired the first 10 batters and 15 of the first 16 he faced and mostly spared an overworked bullpen, and Frazier hit a long home run and the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 Wednesday. “This is what we wanted so bad,” Reds manager Baker said. “This sets us straight for a couple of days.” With one out in the sixth inning of a scoreless tie, Frazier blasted a 2-1 pitch from Jeff Samardzija 480 feet to straightaway center field to increase his team-leading home run total to six. The homer, which bounced high off the batter’s eye, is the longest at Great American Ball Park this season and the seventhlongest in the facility’s 11year history. “I was just trying to get a fastball,” said Frazier, who became the first Cincinnati player to homer in a 1-0 win since Sean Casey against St. Louis on Aug. 26, 2004. “I haven’t seen too many lately. I got one, and I took advantage of it. I took a couple of steps and figured it was out, but I didn’t know how far until I saw it hit the (batter’s eye).” Latos (1-0), the victim of two blown saves among his first four starts this season allowed four hits and a walk with four strikeouts. He had to rely solely on his two- and four-seam fastballs, too. It turned out not to be a problem. “In the bullpen, I had a really good slider and changeup,” said Latos, who’s strung together 11 consecutive scoreless innings. “I don’t know what the hell happened. It’s tough. Everybody in the big leagues can hit the fastball. I had to focus on hitting
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CHICAGO CUBS’ Julio Borbon (20) is out on a close play at first as Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto catches the throw in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday in Cincinnati. spots, keeping the ball down and away and getting them to hit it on the ground.” Jonathan Broxton replaced Latos with two runners on base and nobody out in the eighth. Both runners moved up on Cody Ransom’s sacrifice bunt, but pinch-hitter Alfonso Soriano struck out and shortstop Zack Cozart went deep behind second base to flag down David DeJesus’s grounder and throw him out to end the inning. “I was going to throw it regardless, because there were two outs,” Cozart said. “I saw out of the corner of my eye that he wasn’t too close to the bag. I’ve been struggling at the plate lately, so to make a play like that makes you feel pretty good.” Cubs manager Dale Sveum said that’s just the way it’s
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been going for the Cubs, who are 1-5 on their current road trip. “That was an unbelievable play in that situation,” he said. Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth for his fourth save. Latos’s effort left Cincinnati’s starting pitchers with a combined 5-0 record and 1.54 ERA on the homestand. Samardzija (1-4) had his fourth consecutive loss after beating Pittsburgh on Opening Day. The right-hander allowed seven hits and three walks with eight strikeouts and a wild pitch. The Reds had baserunners in each of the first five innings, including the third, which Devin Mesoraco and Latos led off with singles before Samardzija struck out Shin-Soo Choo, Cozart and
Joey Votto — the top three batters in Cincinnati’s lineup. The Reds wrapped up the home stand, one of two of 10 games on their schedule this season, with eight wins despite playing two games that lasted 13 innings, another that went 10, a third that was suspended almost 19 hours from one night to the next day by rain, and Wednesday’s game, the start of which was delayed 89 minutes by rain. They won eight games on a homestand of 10 or fewer games for just the sixth time in franchise history and the second in two years. They went 8-2 against St. Louis, Arizona and Milwaukee on a homestand last July. “This was a weird home stand,” Cozart said. “It was a battle every game.”
Russia girls run area best times The final team standings were the same for boys and girls in a track tri-meet at Versailles Tuesday. Coldwater took first, Versailles second and Russia third. The Russia girls had 46 points and three first places, from the 8–00 relay team, which ran an area-best 1:52.63, and from Lauren Heaton in the 400 dash in 59.54, also the best in the area this season. She was on the 800 relay team as well. And Emily Borchers won the high jump, clearing five feet. For the Versailles girls, Haley Winner won the 100 in 13.64 and the 200 in 27.61, Lauren Bohman won the 300 hurdles in 52.59, Chelsea Bruns won the shot and discus with distances of 33-9.25 and 113-2. The Versailles girls had 57 points to Coldwater’s 72. On the boys side, Russia had 33 points and three firstplace finishes, from Caleb Ball in the 800 in 2:12.63, Nick Colby in the discus at 137-10, SDN Photo/Todd B. Acker and from the 1600 relay team, LAUREN HEATON (left) reaches back to take the baton from Kaylie Dues in the 800 relay Tuesin 3:46.86. day night in a three-team track meet at Versailles. Russia won the event in 1:52.63, the best See RUSSIA/Page 2B time in the area so far this season. Starting Sat. Apr. 27 - Fri. May 3
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RUSSIA For the Versailles boys, the 3200 relay team won in 8:46.55, Clay Wilker won the 110 hurdles in 16.72, Sam Subler won the 1600 in 4:44.1, Sam Prakel won the 400 in 51.64, and Craig Pothast won the high jump at 6-0.
At Minster There was a fourteam meet at Minster, with Lima Catholic, Marion Local and Fort Loramie joining in. The Minster girls had 124.5 to 81 for Marion, 40.5 for Loramie and 10 for Lima Catholic. For Minster, Kelsey Richard won the 100 hurdles in 17.64, Natalie Fausey won the 1600 in 5:32.67, the 400 relay won in 54.85, Maggie Meiring won the 300 hurdles in 50.39, Maria Heckman cleared nine feet to win the pole vault, Mya Francis won the long jump at 15-7, and Madeleine Eiting won the shot put at 33-4. Fort Loramie had three firsts, two of them from Meg Westerheide in individual events. She won the 400 in 60.56 and the 800 in 2:22.35. For Marion Local, Allie Thobe won the 100 in 13.32, the 800 relay team won in 1:53.13, Brianna Hess won the 200 in 28.59, the 1600 relay team won in 4:16.46, Gina Kramer won the high jump at five feet, and Madison Chrisman won the discus at 98-2. The Minster boys ran up 161 points to 51 for Lima, 26 for Marion and 18 for Loramie. Minster wins included the 3200 relay team in 8:24.07, Chad Stoner in the 110 hurdles in 16.72, Andrew Fausey in the 1600 in 4:44.78, Korey Schultz in the 200 in 23.93 and the 400 in 53.23, Alan Tebbe in the 300 hurdles in 44.61, Dominic Slonkosky in the 800 in 2:01.94, Eric Dahlinghaus in the 3200 in 10:15.14, the 1600 relay in 3:30.79, Paul Dues in the high jump at 6-2, AJ Huelsman in the pole vault at 13-6, and Wes Hegemann in the shot put at 46-9.
From Page B1 St. Henry. Andrew Mackie had a good night for the Rangers, winning four events, including the 100 in 11.6, the 200 in 23.5, the 400 in 53.0, and the high jump at six feet. Isaac Kuntz had three second-place finishes, in the 1600, 3200 and high jump. For the girls, Cassie Boyle won the 200 in 28.3 and the 1600 in and Haley 5:37, Horstman won the 100 dash and 300 hurdles. For New Bremen’s boys, Garrett Westerbeck won the 300 hurdles in 42.1, the 400 relay team won in 48.7, and Parker Manger won the long jump at 18-1.25. For the Lady Cardinals, Karli Jones won the shot put at 29-9, Kim Maurer won the discus at 95-1.5, Theresa Homan won the pole vault at 7-6, Shelby Paul won the high jump at 4-6 and the 400 in 1:09.3, the 400 relay team won in 55.1, the 800 relay team won in 1:57.4, the 3200 relay team won in 11:05.2, and Chrissy Adams won the 100 in 13.8. New Bremen won the girls title with 116 to 66 for St. Henry, 31 for Knoxville and 30 for Fort Recovery. St. Henry won the boys meet with 108.5, New Bremen had 72, New Knoxville 70.5 and Recovery 1.
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Riverside hosted Fairlawn and Calvary Christian in a tri-meet Tuesday, with the Riverside girls and Fairlawn boys winning. In the girls meet for Riverside, Brooke Hickey won the 100 and 300 hurdles and the long jump and also placed second in the high jump. Kerrie Meade was first in the 100 and high jump and second in the 100 and discus. Ella Jackson won all the distance events, the 800, 1600 and 3200. For the Riverside boys, Ryan Davidson won the 200 and was second in the 100, Sean Perkns won the 400, and Brett Rappold won the At St. Henry New Knoxville and 3200. No reuslts were availNew Bremen competed in a four-team meet at able for Fairlawn.
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CLEVELAND CAVALIERS owner Dan Gilbert, left, talks with new head coach Mike Brown during a press conference at the team’s headquarters introducing Brown on Wednesday in Independence, Ohio. “surreal.” Flanked by Gilbert and general manager Chris Grant, Brown was accompanied by his wife, Carolyn, and their teenage sons ‚Äî just as he was in 2005 when Gilbert took a shot on a then-relatively unknown assistant from Indiana for the first time. Brown, who was fired just five games into this season by the Los Angeles Lakers, said he has no reservations about returning to work for Gilbert or coaching again in Cleveland. “It’s funny how life works out,” he said. “But the one thing that I do I know is from afar, Cleveland has always been special in my heart and in my family’s heart. You feel the commitment from a guy like Dan
Gilbert and if it happens, you feel like one of the luckiest guys on the planet. “Things work in a mysterious way and I’m excited to have the opportunity again.” Gilbert opened the news conference by saying, “Welcome to Mike Brown 2.0. We certainly enjoyed 1.0.” Gilbert later joked that he “didn’t want to do a George Steinbrenner imitation or anything,” referring to the late New York Yankees owner’s penchant for hiring and firing manager Billy Martin. Less than a week after firing Byron Scott, the Cavs signed Brown to a guaranteed fouryear contract with the club holding an option for the fifth year. The deal is worth approxi-
mately $20 million. It’s not immediately known how much of Brown’s owed salary from the Lakers is being absorbed by the Cavs. Brown went 272-138 in his five seasons with Cleveland and, obviously helped by James, got the team beyond the first round of the playoffs each year. He was named the league’s top coach in 2009, led the Cavs to consecutive 60win seasons and his .652 winning percentage is sixth highest in league history for coaches with at least 400 games. He was the best coach available — by far— to the Cavs, who gauged Phil Jackson’s interest before moving forward. They re-hired Brown quickly before anyone else had a shot.
Chiefs could make rare choice of OT at No. 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Playing on the offensive line is about as unglamorous as it gets in professional football. Nobody pays much attention to the guys in the trenches until flags are flying. They spend Sunday afternoons getting punched, kicked and thrown to the turf, their fingers smashed and their face masks twisted — not to mention whatever goes on at the bottom of those piles. The best offensive tackle will never be as valuable as, say, the best quarterback, and rarely does one of the guys up front stoke the passions of a fan base weary of losing. So perhaps it’s no surprise that since the AFLNFL merger in 1970, only twice has an offensive lineman been selected first overall in the draft — Orlando Pace in 1997 and Jake Long in 2008. The Kansas City Chiefs could make it three on Thursday night. In a draft without a top-end talent at quarterback and no clear-cut No. 1 prospect regardless of position, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to call out the name of one of two offensive tackles — Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M or Eric Fisher of Central Michigan — after Kansas City hands in its selection at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “Last year, people picking at the top of the draft were looking for quarterbacks. And fortunately, they were there,” said former NFL coach Jon Gruden, now an analyst with ESPN. “If you’re looking for a left
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN offensive linesman Eric Fisher blocks against Western Kentucky during the second half of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl NCAA college football game at Ford Field in Detroit. Luke Joeckel and Fisher are the hot names to go No. 1in tonight’s NFL Draft. tackle this year, you’re a lucky guy.” The Chiefs insist that they’re not necessarily looking for a left tackle; they’re looking for the best available player, and Joeckel and Fisher happen to fit the bill. But it helps the cause of both Joeckel and Fisher — or maybe even Lane Johnson, an offensive tackle from Oklahoma — that Kansas City could be unsettled at the position by draft night. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on left tackle Branden Albert, and he’s signed the tender worth about $9.3 million for next season. But they’ve also granted the Dolphins permission to speak with Albert’s representatives, and it’s becoming increasingly likely that a trade will happen. That would make the selection of left tackle an obvious choice. “What I have to do is what’s best for the
Kansas City Chiefs,” said general manager John Dorsey, who helped put together some of the Green Bay Packers’ best drafts but is calling the shots from the GM chair for the first time after being hired in January. “I’ll explore every option and available thing,” he said, “and then you’ll being to weigh those decisions, and you have all the way up until that last minute.” It didn’t come down to the last minute a year ago. The Colts revealed on Tuesday of draft week that they were selecting quarterback Andrew Luck first overall, and that allowed some of the dominos to start falling. The Redskins traded up to nab quarterback Robert Griffin III, and the draft was off and running. That won’t be the case this year, partly because there’s no QB worth the No. 1 pick. Players at the game’s
most vital position have been chosen first overall four straight years, and 10 of the last 12. And the Chiefs probably would have made it five straight if there was someone worth the pick. Instead, they traded with San Francisco to acquire Alex Smith this offseason. So, everything appears to be circling back to a blindside protector. The St. Louis Rams decided in 1997 that Pace was a better option than anybody in a forgettable quarterback class that included the likes of Jim Druckenmiller, Danny Wuerffel and Pat Barnes. Pace became a three-time AllPro and made seven straight Pro Bowls in his 13-year career.
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Three years later, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert owned up to a monumental mistake. He’s trying to correct it. Mike Brown gave him a second chance. Conceding publicly for the first time that he should have never fired Brown as Cleveland’s coach during the turbulent summer of 2010, Gilbert said Wednesday he’s thrilled to be able to re-hire the most successful coach in franchise history. Brown, who led the Cavs to the NBA playoffs in each of his five seasons with the club, has reunited with a team he guided to its greatest success and the owner who fired him after Cleveland was eliminated from the 2010 playoffs ‚Äî not long before LeBron James decided to bolt as a free agent. “Yeah, it was a mistake. Sure it was a mistake,” Gilbert said of his choice to sack Brown. “We have the benefit of hindsight right now, and in hindsight it was a mistake. That summer we went through three years ago was a unique time for us as a franchise and the uncertainty on a lot of levels. We are very happy that we get to rectify any position we took back then. “Maybe he’s meant to be here.” Brown was re-introduced by the Cavs at their training facility following a lightning-fast second courtship with the Cavs he described as
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Runners leave from the starting line in “A Run to Remember” 5K run/walk at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community recently. Proceeds went to
the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. One-hundred, eighty-two runners took part in the event.
Lakeview runner first across line in ‘A Run to Remember’ Dean Oakley of Lakeview crossed the finish line first out of the 182 runners who took part in “A Run to Remember” 5K run/walk held recently at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. Oakley ran the distance in 20:01. Second across the line was Eric McKinnis of Wapakoneta, and third was Mike Thomas of Anna. The top female finisher was Jenni King of Sidney, who was eighth overall. Jenni Doseck of
Sidney Botkins was the second ford, Sidney 40-44 — Angie Vander20-24 — Marcus Counts female finisher. horst, Sidney 25-29 — Jon Stevens, Following are the age 45-49 — Glenda Tryon, Piqua group winners: Female Overall winner — Jenni King, Sidney 10-and-under — Dinah Gigandet, Troy 11-14 — Morgan Gigandet, Troy 15-19 — Grace Schmitmeyer, Maria Stein 20-24 — Beth Poeppelman, Anna 25-29 — Angie Ross, Sidney 30-34 — Jenni Doseck, Botkins 35-39 — Jennifer Black-
Arcanum 50-54 — Ann Hubler, Sidney 55-59 — Cathy Oda, Piqua 60-64 — Pat Burmeister 70-and-over — Jeanne Maxson, Sidney Male Overall winner — Dean Oakley, Lakeview 10-and-under — Collen Gasson, Fort Loramie 11-14 — Cameron Roller, Troy 15-19 — Maurice Ickes,
30-34 — Aaron Boyer, Sidney 35-39 — Matt Ambos, Mike Thomas, Anna 45-49 — Eric McKinnis, Wapak 50-54 — Robert Shootfs, DeGraff 55-59 — Frank James, Quincy 60-64 — Jim Liggett, Sidney 65-69 — Rich Wallace, Sidney 70-and-over — Ron Arbabright Sr., Sidney
NASCAR hits Kenseth hard CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to engines, tires and fuel on a race car. Anything even slightly improper is dealt with swiftly and severely. NASCAR always throws the book at offenders. Matt Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing were no exception, getting hit with one of the largest penalties in NASCAR history Wednesday after the engine from Kenseth’s race-winning car at Kansas failed a post-race inspection. The team had nothing to do with the error, and manufacturer Toyota immediately accepted responsibility for one of eight connecting rods failing to meet the minimum weight requirement by 3 grams — less than an empty envelope. “We take full responsibility for this issue with the engine. JGR is not involved in the process of selecting parts or assembling the Cup Series engines,” Toyota Racing Development President Lee White said. It’s been a busy season for NASCAR discipline. In February, Nationwide Series driver Jeremy Clements was suspended after an apparently insensitive remark to an MTV blogger and Denny Hamlin was fined $25,000 for criticizing the new Gen6 race car. But in the past week, NASCAR has levied more than $450,000 in fines, suspended nearly a dozen crew members for upcoming points races, and knocked some of the top drivers in its series out of the top five as it punishes teams for rules violations involving the cars themselves. Kenseth was stripped of everything but the trophy from Sunday’s win at Kansas.
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MATT KENSETH walks from the garage following practice for the STP 400 auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. He was docked 50 driver points in the standings — he earned only 48 points for the victory — and NASCAR also erased the three bonus points he earned for the win that would have been applied in seeding for the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. In addition, the victory will not be credited toward his eligibility for a wild card berth in the Chase. So, although Kenseth has two wins on the year, the Kansas win does not count in any form toward Chase eligibility. He lost his pole award, too, which could hurt eligibility for next year’s Sprint Unlimited exhibition race. The penalty to Kenseth, who held off Kasey Kahne of Hendrick Motorsports to earn his second win of the season, dropped him from eighth to 14th in the standings. NASCAR also suspended crew chief Jason Ratcliff for six races and fined him $200,000. And
in a rare move, car owner Joe Gibbs had his owner’s license suspended for the next six races and he won’t earn car owner points during that time. He also was docked 50 car owner points while Toyota, which supplies the JGR engines through Costa Mesa, Calif.-based TRD, lost five points in the manufacturer standings. JGR said it would appeal. “It is our understanding that one of the eight connecting rods on the engine was ruled too light,” the statement said. “We are working with our partners at TRD on this issue.” White said Kenseth gained no advantage from the light rod. “It was a simple oversight on TRD’s part and there was no intent to deceive, or to gain any type of competitive advantage,” White said. “Toyota is a company that was built on integrity, and that remains one of the guiding principles of the company. The goal of TRD has always been — and will continue to be — to build high-performance engines that are reliable, durable and powerful, and within the guidelines established by NASCAR.” It’s the second severe penalty against a Sprint Cup team levied by NASCAR in as many weeks. It was Penske Racing and defending Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski who were punished last week after NASCAR said it found unapproved parts in the rear suspension of Keselowski and Joey Logano’s cars at Texas. NASCAR docked 25 points each the drivers, fined the crew chiefs $100,000 each and suspended seven Penske employees for six races. Penske Racing’s appeal
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National League The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta . . . . . . . 15 6 .714 — New York . . . . . . 9 9 .500 5 Washington . . . . 10 11 .476 5½ Philadelphia. . . . 9 12 .429 6½ Miami . . . . . . . . . 5 16 .238 10½ Central Division — St. Louis . . . . . . 13 8 .619 ½ Cincinnati. . . . 13 9 .591 Milwaukee. . . . . 11 8 .579 1 Pittsburgh . . . . . 11 9 .550 1½ Chicago. . . . . . . . 6 14 .300 6½ West Division Colorado . . . . . . 14 7 .667 — San Francisco . . 13 9 .590 1½ 2 Arizona . . . . . . . 12 9 .571 Los Angeles . . . . 9 10 .474 3½ 8 San Diego . . . . . . 5 15 .250 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 1, Chicago Cubs 0 St. Louis 4, Washington 2 Colorado 6, Atlanta 5, 12 innings Arizona 3, San Francisco 2, 10 innings Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, n L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, n Milwaukee at San Diego, n Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 2-2) at Philadelphia (Lee 2-1), 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 2-1) at N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-2), 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 2-1) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 0-3) at Miami (Slowey 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 2-1) at Arizona (Cahill 0-3), 9:40 p.m. —— American League East Division W L Pct GB Boston . . . . . . . . 13 7 .650 — New York. . . . . . 11 8 .579 1½ Baltimore . . . . . 12 9 .571 1½ Tampa Bay . . . . . 9 11 .450 4 5 Toronto . . . . . . . . 9 13 .409 Central Division Kansas City . . . 10 7 .588 — 8 .529 1 Minnesota . . . . . 9 Detroit . . . . . . . . 9 9 .500 1½ Cleveland . . . . . . 8 11 .421 3 Chicago. . . . . . . . 8 12 .400 3½ West Division — Texas . . . . . . . . . 13 7 .650 Oakland. . . . . . . 13 8 .619 ½ Los Angeles . . . . 8 11 .421 4½ Seattle . . . . . . . . 8 15 .348 6½ Houston . . . . . . . 7 14 .333 6½ Wednesday’s Games Toronto 6, Baltimore 5, 11 innings Chicago White Sox 3, Cleveland 2 Houston 10, Seattle 3 Oakland at Boston, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, n N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, n Texas at L.A. Angels, n Thursday’s Games Kansas City (Shields 1-2) at Detroit (Verlander 2-2), 1:05 p.m. Houston (Humber 0-4) at Boston (Buchholz 4-0), 6:35 p.m. Toronto (Buehrle 1-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 2-1), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Hellickson 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 1-2), 8:10 p.m. Texas (Tepesch 1-1) at Minnesota (Worley 0-2), 8:10 p.m. Baltimore (Hammel 2-1) at Oakland (Parker 0-3), 10:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 1-0) at Seattle (Maurer 1-3), 10:10 p.m. —— LEAGUE LEADERS By The Associated Press NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Johnson, Atlanta, .397; Choo, Cincinnati, .392; Segura, Milwaukee, .377; Gonzalez, Los Angeles, .377; DanMurphy, New York, .357; Harper, Washington, .351; Ellis, Los Angeles, .348. RUNS_Gonzalez, Colorado, 19; JUpton, Atlanta, 19; Carpenter, St. Louis, 18; Choo, Cincinnati, 18; Rutledge, Colorado, 18; Murphy, New York, 17; Pagan, San Fran-
cisco, 16; Prado, Arizona, 16. RBI_Buck, New York, 22; Phillips, Cincinnati, 21; Braun, Milwaukee, 20; Frazier, Cincinnati, 18; Sandoval, San Francisco, 18; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 17; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 16; JUpton, Atlanta, 16. HITS_Choo, Cincinnati, 31; Gonzalez, Los Angeles, 26; Harper, Washington, 26; Segura, Milwaukee, 26; 7 tied at 25. DOUBLES_Pollock, Arizona, 9; Carpenter, St. Louis, 8; Desmond, Washington, 8; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 8; Parra, Arizona, 8; 7 tied at 7. TRIPLES_Wright, New York, 3; Young, Colorado, 3; Marte, Pittsburgh, 2; Nelson, Colorado, 2; SeMilwaukee, 2; Utley, gura, Philadelphia, 2; 33 tied at 1. HOME RUNS_JUpton, Atlanta, 11; Buck, New York, 7; Fowler, Colorado, 7; Harper, Washington, 7; Braun, Milwaukee, 6; Frazier, Cincinnati, 6; Gattis, Atlanta, 6; Rizzo, Chicago, 6; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 6. STOLEN BASES_Cabrera, San Diego, 6; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 6; Segura, Milwaukee, 6; Revere, Philadelphia, 5; Rutledge, Colorado, 5; Wright, New York, 5; Gonzalez, Colorado, 4; Pence, San Francisco, 4. PITCHING_Harvey, New York, 4-0; Wainwright, St. Louis, 4-1; 9 tied at 3. STRIKEOUTS_Burnett, Pittsburgh, 42; Samardzija, Chicago, 39; Wainwright, St. Louis, 37; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 35; Latos, Cincinnati, 33; Harvey, New York, 32; Strasburg, Washington, 28. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Hunter, Detroit, .392; Cain, Kansas City, .368; Mauer, Minnesota, .366; CDavis, Baltimore, .356; Cabrera, Detroit, .355; Altuve, Houston, .353; Santana, Cleveland, .352. RUNS_Crisp, Oakland, 20; AJackson, Detroit, 19; AJones, Baltimore, 18; Jennings, Tampa Bay, 16; Ellsbury, Boston, 15; Lowrie, Oakland, 15; Cano, New York, 14; Kinsler, Texas, 14; McLouth, Baltimore, 14. RBI_Napoli, Boston, 25; Davis, Baltimore, 22; Fielder, Detroit, 21; Reynolds, Cleveland, 19; MiCabrera, Detroit, 18; Jones, Baltimore, 16; Moss, Oakland, 16. HITS_Altuve, Houston, 30; AJones, Baltimore, 30; TorHunter, Detroit, 29; Cabrera, Detroit, 27; Cano, New York, 27; Lowrie, Oakland, 27; Davis, Baltimore, 26; Mauer, Minnesota, 26. DOUBLES_Seager, Seattle, 10; Napoli, Boston, 9; Crisp, Oakland, 8; AJones, Baltimore, 8; Lowrie, Oakland, 8; Davis, Baltimore, 7; TorHunter, Detroit, 7; Santana, Cleveland, 7; Trout, Los Angeles, 7; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 7. TRIPLES_Ellsbury, Boston, 3; Andrus, Texas, 2; Bourjos, Los Angeles, 2; Cabrera, Toronto, 2; Dozier, Minnesota, 2; Gentry, Texas, 2; Gordon, Kansas City, 2; Maxwell, Houston, 2. RUNS_Arencibia, HOME Toronto, 8; CDavis, Baltimore, 7; Reynolds, Cleveland, 7; Cano, New York, 6; Morse, Seattle, 6; Rios, Chicago, 6; 10 tied at 5. BASES_Ellsbury, STOLEN Boston, 9; Crisp, Oakland, 7; Davis, Toronto, 5; Jackson, Detroit, 5; Jennings, Tampa Bay, 5; McLouth, Baltimore, 5; Reddick, Oakland, 5; Reyes, Toronto, 5. PITCHING_MMoore, Tampa Bay, 4-0; Buchholz, Boston, 4-0; Masterson, Cleveland, 4-1; 8 tied at 3. STRIKEOUTS_Darvish, Texas, 38; FHernandez, Seattle, 37; Peavy, Chicago, 33; Dempster, Boston, 33; Sabathia, New York, 32; Scherzer, Detroit, 30; Masterson, Cleveland, 30. SAVES_Johnson, Baltimore, 8; Reed, Chicago, 6; Perkins, Minnesota, 6; Wilhelmsen, Seattle, 6; Janssen, Toronto, 6; Rivera, New York, 6; Nathan, Texas, 6.
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Matt Kenseth scored 1 hisFEAST,secondFAMINE win of the season at
Race: Toyota Owners 400 Track: Richmond International Raceway Location: Richmond, Va. When: Saturday, April 27 TV: FOX (7:30 p.m. EST) Layout: .75-mile D-shaped oval Banking/Turns: 14 degrees Banking/Fronstretch: 8 degrees Banking/Backstretch: 2 degrees 2012 Winners: Kyle Busch (April); Clint Bowyer (Sept.) Crew Chief’s Take: “(This is) the best short track on the schedule that’s a big enough venue for fans but isn’t too small. I think Martinsville is still the greatest short track, but Richmond is the best as far as location. For a NASCAR venue that is going to attract 100,000 people for a short track race, it is the best on the schedule. I wish they would make a few more like it. Iowa is a replica, and we see how popular it is. NASCAR needs to reconfigure three or four of these cookie-cutter tracks and make them three-quarter- or seveneighths-mile tracks.”
Kansas Speedway, but the race day otherwise was a bummer for Joe Gibbs Racing. Kyle Busch crashed early and finished 38th. Brian Vickers, filling in for the injured Denny Hamlin, struggled home in 31st. And Nationwide Series regular Elliott Sadler had a hard crash in a one-off race in the JGR No. 81 and finished 40th. CRAFTON Matt Crafton is 2 CRAFTY back. After going winless in 39 straight races dating to 2011, Crafton returned to Camping World Truck Series victory lane in Saturday’s SFP 250 at Kansas. Crafton, winning in the series for the third time, outdueled Joey Coulter over the closing laps. HOPEFUL Denny Hamlin 3 HAMLIN hopes to return to Sprint Cup racing in
NATIONWIDE SERIES Matt Kenseth (right) and crew chief Jason Ratcliff celebrate their win in the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway.
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SOME BARBS Eight races 4 TRADING into the season, Kevin Harvick is still looking for his first victory. He has only one top-10 finish, and some of the strain showed Sunday at Kansas as Harvick and crew chief Gil Martin exchanged some testy comments over the team radio as Harvick struggled over the race’s closing segment. Harvick is in his final season at Richard Childress Racing. He will drive for Stewart-Haas Racing beginning in 2014.
Sprint Cup Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND Jimmie Johnson (2) 311 — Kasey Kahne (1) 274 -37 Brad Keselowski 273 -38 Greg Biffle 264 -47 Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1) 263 -48 Carl Edwards 262 -49 Kyle Busch (2) 257 -54 Matt Kenseth (2) 252 -59 Clint Bowyer 247 -64 Paul Menard 240 -71
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DRIVER (WINS) Sam Hornish Jr. (1) Regan Smith Austin Dillon Justin Allgaier Brian Scott Parker Kligerman Elliott Sadler Alex Bowman Brian Vickers Trevor Bayne
POINTS BEHIND 221 — 219 -2 213 -8 212 -9 212 -9 186 -35 185 -36 183 -38 182 -39 181 -40
Truck Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
DRIVER (WINS) Johnny Sauter (2) Matt Crafton (1) Jeb Burton Ryan Blaney Ty Dillon James Buescher Brendan Gaughan Darrell Wallace Jr. Joey Coulter Dakoda Armstrong
POINTS BEHIND 174 — 162 -12 149 -25 141 -33 135 -39 133 -41 128 -46 127 -47 125 -49 121 -53
Throttle Up/Throttle Down JIMMIE JOHNSON Only eight races in the books, and already Johnson has a 37-point lead over second place in the Sprint Cup standings. Johnson and his team can put it on cruise control for a while and still be in good shape (although that approach isn’t expected). JOEY LOGANO The Penske Racing driver concluded a tough week in Kansas. He was penalized 25 points by NASCAR for violations at Texas, then finished 39th in the Kansas race after a hard collision with Kyle Busch. He left the Midwest 20th in points. Compiled and written by Mike Hembree. Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikehembree.
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Matt Kenseth runs roughshod over field, wins STP 400 in Kansas By MIKE HEMBREE
Eight races into the Sprint Cup season, it can be safely said that team owner Joe Gibbs made the biggest and best “free agent” acquisition for 2013. That would be Matt Kenseth. Kenseth left Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the 2012 season after spending virtually his entire NASCAR career to that point driving for the Ford team. There were offseason questions about how Kenseth would fit in at Joe Gibbs Racing after being in one slot and in one system for so many years. Those questions have been answered to virtually everyone’s satisfaction — and to the irritation of some. Kenseth is flying this season. He has two wins — the latest a Sunday whipping of the rest of the field in the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway — and is steadily building the foundation of what could be a championship season in his first year at JGR. His Kansas win was the definition of methodical. He won the pole — a rarity for Kenseth, who typically is a mediocre qualifier — with a record speed of 191plus mph and, on race day, simply turned the 400-mile event into his personal playground. With superior support from his JGR pit crew, he led the first 74 laps of the race, was in front for 36 in the
middle of the event and then led the final 52 laps without a serious challenge. He led 61 percent of the race — 163 of the 267 laps — and turned back a modest challenge from eventual second-place finisher Kasey Kahne over the closing miles. “We started the race, and our car was unbelievable fast the first 120 laps or so,” Kenseth said. “We could pretty much run out there as far as we wanted to. And then I think the big change really was people did different pit cycles and got us back a little bit, the sun came out, the track rubbered up and it really changed our race car. “Anyway, it turned out just right. We had a good restart when we needed to and got by five or six of them guys, got up to second, and then of course Ricky (Stenhouse Jr.) pitted, and we were leading that last caution where we knew everybody needed some fuel and tires. It all worked out for us. Once our car was in front, it was really fast, and I knew if you could get me out there I was going to be hard to beat.” And that was a fact. No one had the guns to challenge Kenseth over the race’s closing stretch. Kahne gave it his best, approaching Kenseth’s bumper several times, but he couldn’t sustain his speed to attempt a pass. “I could catch him but couldn’t
It was a wacky up-and-down week for defending Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski. Last Tuesday, Keselowski was a special guest at the White House, as President Obama acknowledged the Michigan driver’s 2012 Sprint Cup championship and his work with wounded military veterans. A day later, NASCAR hammered Keselowski’s Penske Racing team with some of the toughest penalties in recent NASCAR history. Keselowski and Joey Logano, his Penske teammate, lost 25 points, and several Penske team members were suspended. Penske has appealed the penalties with the hearing set for May 1. Kyle Busch isn’t likely to be staging any parties at Kansas Speedway. For reasons that aren’t clear, Busch continues to have sour luck at the 1.5-mile track. He entered Sunday’s race with zero top-5 finishes in Kansas City, and he left the heartland with that unfortunate record intact. He slid early in the race to spark the first caution and later lost control again, sliding down the track before being slammed by Joey Logano in a crash that heavily damaged both cars. Busch finished 38th and left the speedway before the race reached its halfway point. NASCAR has announced major changes in Sprint Cup qualifying procedures at its two road courses – Watkins Glen International in New York and Sonoma Raceway in California. Drivers attempting to qualify for races at those tracks will do so in groups, as is already the case at Nationwide Series road-course events. Previously, drivers made single-
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really do anything once I got close,” Kahne said. “It made my car a little bit looser. So I tried a few things there, and he kind of blocked those spots and went those directions and gained the speed that I was, and then we were even again. It was tough, but we still had a great race.” Following Kenseth and Kahne at the finish were series point leader Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr. and Clint Bowyer. Johnson took command of the early-season point standings with another strong run. Heading to Richmond, Va., this week, Johnson is 37 points ahead of secondplace Kahne (who jumped five spots in the standings) and 38 in front of third-place Brad Keselowski. Both Kahne and Keselowski are almost a full race behind Johnson in the standings. “It’s hard to believe we’ve got a huge gap like that in the points already,” Johnson said. “Just very proud of everybody at Hendrick Motorsports. We’ve been off to a great year and even had some trouble at Bristol and didn’t finish as well as we did there, and 37 points up on everybody is pretty awesome.” The race produced eight cautions, including two involving Kyle Busch and a lap 183 yellow that flew after a backstretch crash that included Marcos Ambrose, Danica Patrick, Sam Hornish Jr., Casey Mears and David Gilliland.
car laps as in time trials at oval tracks. Last week’s Boston Marathon tragedy hit very close to home for the NASCAR family. Sean Collier, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer who was shot and killed during the chase of the suspects, was the brother of Hendrick Motorsports machinist Andrew Collier. Several Sprint Cup teams ran special car numbers or decals at Kansas in support of the Boston community.
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Classic Moments Richmond International Raceway The party was about to begin. But Kyle Busch wouldn’t let it. With Dale Earnhardt Jr. headed for a possible victory in the May 2008 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Speedway, NASCAR’s favorite son spun from contact with Busch and limped home 15th on a night when his team — and untold legions of fans — seemed poised for celebration. Battling side-by-side for the lead with three laps to go, Earnhardt and Busch tangled in Turn 3, sending Earnhardt into the wall and allowing Clint Bowyer to sneak past Busch and steal his second career Cup Series victory. Instead of celebrating his first win in two years and first with his new Hendrick Motorsports team, Junior saw his lengthy drought continue into the summer. Busch, a former Hendrick driver in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing, instantly became public enemy No. 1 of Junior Nation for his role in the Richmond incident — one that would create tension between the two drivers, and their supporters, in the weeks and months to come.
Athlon Fantasy Stall Looking at Checkers: Kyle Busch (below) owns four consecutive wins in Richmond’s spring race. Are you willing to bet against that? Pretty Solid Pick: Is this the track where Tony Stewart begins his 2013 comeback? He has three wins and 13 top 10s in his 22 Cup starts in Richmond. Good Sleeper Pick: Since 2008, Ryan Newman has finished outside of the top 15 at RIR only once. He won’t win, but he’ll be solid. Runs on Seven Cylinders: Joey Logano has made some noise this season, but his 19.1place average finish at Richmond does not bode well for his No. 22 team. Insider Tip: Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports have ruled the Cup Series thus far in 2013. Don’t stray too far from them.
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the Toyota Owners 400 April 27 at Richmond International Raceway. Hamlin suffered a back fracture in a brutal crash March 24 at Auto Club Speedway and turned over his No. 11 Toyota to substitute drivers Mark Martin and Brian Vickers. If Hamlin doesn’t receive doctors’ OK to run at Richmond, he’ll likely race the following week at Talladega Superspeedway.
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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, April 26, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel generous to others today, and you also feel generous to yourself. Specifically, you’re contemplating perhaps spending too much money on something deluxe and elegant. (Use caution.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today you will use your energy to benefit others if you possibly can. You feel inspired by a higher cause to help those who are less fortunate than you. (Very noble.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You feel selfless today with regard to the welfare of others, which is why you will put their needs and wants before your own. You’re not being a martyr; it just feels right to do this. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Group activities, especially with charitable organizations, will be rewarding for you today if you know that you are part of a collective effort. Do what you can. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might be able to influence bosses, parents or people in authority to take a charitable stand on an issue. Certainly, others perceive you as being helpful in a charitable way. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will enjoy being surrounded by beauty today. This is why it’s a good idea to visit parks, beautiful buildings, museums and art galleries. Beautiful ideas will attract you as well. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If sharing something or dividing an inheritance, don’t give away the farm today. Remember to have a healthy self-interest as well. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a good day to patch up problems with partnerships and friendships. People feel sympathetic and warm to each other today, so take advantage of this. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If you can help a co-worker today, you will. Or perhaps you need a sympathetic ear? People are helpful today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re in touch with your muse, which is why this is a wonderful day to explore creative expression, the arts, sports events and playful times with children. You might have a new vision of things. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Family members will be especially supportive to each other today because feelings of mutual sympathy exist. Help someone if you can. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Don’t be worried if you spend a lot of time daydreaming or escaping into a fantasy world. That’s just what’s happening today. (We all need a mental health day now and then.) YOU BORN TODAY Once you have created a system, an organization or even an important relationship, you will go to great lengths to nurture and support it. You are genuinely concerned for the welfare of others. You are dedicated and reliable. In the year ahead, something you’ve been involved with for nine years will end or diminish in order to create room for something new. Birthdate of: Channing Tatum, actor; Tom Welling, actor; Carol Burnett, comedian/actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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April 25, 1913 3&-* "#-& "/% "$$63"5& With the finding of 4&7&3& 4503. $07&3"(& another body at Piqua yesterday afternoon the toll of the recent flood in Monday Tuesday Today Tonight Friday Saturday Sunday LOCAL OUTLOOK that community was raised to 36. Three additional bodies were recovered at Troy earlier this week. Partly Mostly Mostly Partly Mostly Partly Partly ——— cloudy clear sunny cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy with 30% Low: 36° with with 30% with 30% with 30% High: 68° Kah, Jr., has Louis Another front will graze chance of patchy chance of chance of chance of Low: 52° filed an injunction suit the northern counties this afshowers frost in showers showers, showers, in court against D.H. ternoon, High: 55° the a.m. High: 62° t-storms t-storms Warner, director of puband we High: 61° High: 65° High: 68° Low: 48° could see a lic service, to prevent the Low: 41° Low: 50° Low: 52° passing tearing down of the shower. steps in the alley leading Te m p e r a to the upstairs in the tures will building occupied by the remain on Crown Cloak Co. on the cool Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset North Main Avenue. The s i d e . High Tuesday.........................69 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. ..0.62 Thursday’s sunset ......8:26 p.m. Bright sun suit was filed as a result Low Tuesday..........................42 Month to date .....................4.69 Friday’s sunrise ..........6:42 a.m. s h o u l d Brian Davis of the announced intenYear to date ......................12.82 Friday’s sunset ...........8:27 p.m. boost temtion to tear down the peratures closer to normal stairway in order to put Source: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for again on Friday. in the alley paving. A Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high temporary restraining temperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. order was granted. ——— A spike on the steam National forecast road roller being used by City/Region Forecast highs for Thursday, April 25 Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy workmen to repair the High | Low temps Forecast for Thursday, April 25 pike east of Jackson Center near the county MICH. line yesterday morning Cleveland Toledo 50° | 36° punctured the gas line. 50° | 32° The escaping gas caught Youngstown fire from the steam en55° | 30° gine and the equipment Mansfield PA. was immediately en52° | 32° veloped in flames. Both the engineer and fireman were forced to leap Columbus Dayton to safety. 59° | 28° 52° | 30°
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Pros, cons of growth hormone DEAR DR ing in a year is ROACH: I am not normal. If very concerned that’s true, her about my grandpediatrician child’s growth — should be looking or lack thereof. for any conditions She is 6 years old (there are many) and has not that can cause a grown at all this child to stop past year. She is To your growing. 42 inches tall and In days past, if good weighs 40 pounds. a child didn’t health have a reason to She is the smallest child in her not be growing or Dr. Keith first-grade class. was growing at a Roach When they have slower rate than family activities, some of normal, we were unable the 3- and 4-year-old sib- to do anything about it. lings of her classmates However, now that are taller than she. This human growth hormone doesn’t seem to concern (HGH) is available for her parents, and her children who are short, mom is an RN. Am I over- parents have a choice of reacting? — J.L. whether to use this medANSWER: Not grow- ication to make their chil-
dren taller. The medication is FDA-approved for children in the shortest 1 percent of their age and in absence of other diseases. Your granddaughter is right around that level. The question is, Will treatment with this medication make her happier or healthier? There certainly are costs — it is expensive, requires prolonged treatment and can rarely have side effects. Although on average, a girl can expect about 2 inches of extra height after a full course of treatment, it’s not clear that this makes everyone happier. If being shorter than others isn’t bothering her or her parents,
then I wouldn’t recommend treatment with growth hormone. I think there are appropriate times to use this medication, but the decision isn’t easy, and should be made considering both risks and benefits. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealthmed.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.
April 25, 1938 W.G. Davis, superintendent of the Perry Township school, announced today that Dr. Ray G. Wood, of the state department of education, would be the speaker for the annual commencement on May 25. He added that the first formal commencement ever held in the village of Pemberton was 45 years ago and all seven members of that class are still living and are planning to attend the commencement this year. Plans for a mother and daughter banquet were completed by members of the junior auxiliary of the American Legion, when they met yesterday afternoon in the home of Phyllis Pruden on North Ohio Avenue. Members of the committee in charge include: Barbara McClellan, the president; Virginia Hetzler, Jane Masteller, and Sara Lou Benjamin.
brother-in-law, today were receiving congratulation for their “find” during the early mushroom season of 320 sponge type. The edible fungi, many of them three to four inches in diameter, were picked Friday during a twohour trip at an undisclosed location southeast of Sidney in Green Township. The mushroom hunters included Patrolman Charles I. Middleton, Mike McLaughlin and wife, Sharon, of 208 Sophia Avenue. ——— FT. LORAMIE – Ft. Loramie held to their winning record, as they beat Botkins, 9-1 on the Redskins’ reservation Friday. Leon DeLoye and Doug (NTCO) Barhorst combined to strikeout 14 Trojans, and walk six, while Bill Steinke, Botkins pitcher, chalked two strikeouts, and allowed seven walks.
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April 25, 1988 The new Houston High School cheerleaders for the 1988-89 school year are: Valeka Riegel, 16; Denise Pence, 16; Stephanie Deeter, 15; Nicki Carr, 15; Stacy Pettit, 16; and Debbie Napier, 17. ——— Make It Happen Inc. has purchased properties in downtown Sidney in order to construct a 48,000-square foot, three-story building on the east side of the courthouse square. The corporation, organized in September 1986 to revitalize downtown Sidney, exercised its option to purchase the buildings owned by Ruese Insurance (owned by Paul Gahagan), Ralph W. Eilerman Nationwide Insurance and James Arthur of Sidney area. The buildings run from the corner of Main Avenue and Poplar Street south to an alley. Make 50 years It Happen is planning a April 25, 1963 $2.2 million project, said A Sidney police offi- Thomas Given, Make It cer, his sister and Happen president.
Encouraging words inspire woman toward goal still think DEAR ABBY: I about his enwas moved by the couragement letter from “Losing with amazeSlowly in Ohio” (Jan. ment and 14), who is 50 gratitude. pounds overweight We all have and walks every day a choice: We with her friend to can be kind to lose weight. She said each other that almost daily Dear and offer people made fun of Abby friends and them. My heart goes Abigail strangers out to her. I was in her shoes Van Buren alike support for the chalonce. With diet and exercise I lost more than lenges we all face, or we 60 pounds, and I’ve kept can make ourselves feel it off. But I was never superior by being cruel ridiculed as she was. On and demeaning. In the end, our choice the contrary, one day after I had just begun a shapes our character and daily 1-mile jog and was we receive what we give, struggling to keep going, so we must choose wisely. I’m sorry that “Losing” I passed by a man who cheerfully called out to has met with only ignome to “keep at it, and one rant jerks so far. I would be honored to day you’ll be a 10!” Abby, I can’t tell you pay it forward and tell what that meant to me. I her how incredibly brave thought about his en- she is, and to encourage couragement whenever I her to stick with it. Befelt hopeless and was cause she has the thinking of giving up. courage to keep exercisThe memory of his kind ing in the face of constant words inspired me to go humiliation, I know withon. Thirty years later, I out a doubt that she will
reach her goals. — WENDY IN COLORADO DEAR WENDY: Thank you for your upbeat response. Many other readers were quick to “weigh in” with letters of support for “Losing Slowly”: DEAR ABBY: I, too, have a weight problem, which I am working to resolve. But I can tell you from experience that the worst kind of discrimination is directed against people with weight problems. I have been insulted in the workplace, in restaurants and doctor’s offices. I have not been hired for jobs because I am perceived as fat and lazy. I am NOT lazy! I keep a clean house, work hard at my job as a secretary every day, and I am a good wife and parent. We may ignore it and pretend that it doesn’t hurt us or matter, but I can tell you it IS painful, demeaning, and it doesn’t go away. I have been in
meetings or at social functions and have had to excuse myself to have a good cry. — STILL SUFFERING IN KENTUCKY DEAR ABBY: Please let “Losing Slowly” know she has another option to continue her new, healthy lifestyle in a safe environment. I have worked in malls for years, and they have all had a mall walkers’ club. The mall allows people in to walk, including many seniors, before it opens in the morning. There she will have access to a place where everyone is on the same page. The walkers are safe from traffic, the climate, and morons who have the manners of a junkyard dog. The regulars there can tell her how many miles they can cover. It’s a great society of people who support and root for each other. — NEVER GIVING UP IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese police say they have seized 53 king cobras from a car in Hanoi and arrested the driver. Officer Dang Van Hanh said Monday the live snakes were taken to a wildlife rescue center near the capital where they treated before being released into the wild. King cobras are the world's longest venomous snake, and grow up to 5.5 meters (18) feet.
The meat of the king cobras is considered a delicacy by some in Vietnam, where hunting and trading the snakes is banned. The snakes are also sometimes preserved in traditional medicines. The snakes, which were kept in green sacks, were seized Friday. Hanh said the car driver told officers he was paid to transport them. Local media reported he was paid under $50.