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Teenager dies in crash A teenager was killed and two other people were injured in an auto accident in Sidney Sunday morning. Killed was a 17-year-old male, according to a news release issued by Sidney Police Capt. Will Pudlewski WDTN-TV 2 Photo/Chris Smith Balling. The A 17-YEAR-OLD was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday accident occurred shortly morning on Michigan Street. after 10 a.m. on Michigan

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SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) — The fugitive owner of an illegally constructed building that collapsed and killed at least 377 people was captured Sunday by a commando force as he tried to flee into India. At the disaster site, meanwhile, fire broke out in the wreckage and forced authorities to suspend the search for survivors temporarily. Mohammed Sohel Rana was arrested in the western Bangladesh border town of Benapole, said Jahangir Kabir Nanak, junior minister for local government. Rana was brought back by helicopter to the capital of Dhaka where he faced charges of negligence. Rana’s capture was announced by loudspeaker at the disaster site, drawing cheers and applause from See OWNER/Page 5

Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 5 today: • Lois A. Mann • Georgia Ann Scott • Shirley Lee Harris

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“Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.” — Sir Laurens van der Post, South African author (1906-1996) For more on today in history, turn to Page 7.

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Sidney royalty Michelle Abbott, 18, and Tyree Manley, 18, both of Sidney, share a dance after being crowned king and queen of the 2013 Sidney High School prom Saturday at The Shelby Oaks. Abbott is the daughter of Jon and Carol Abbott. Manley is the son of the late Gloria Johnson. For more prom photographs, see Page 20.

Army says no to more tanks BY RICHARD LARDNER The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Built to dominate the enemy in combat, the Army’s hulking Abrams tank is proving equally hard to beat in a budget battle. Lawmakers from both parties have devoted nearly half a billion dollars in taxpayer

money over the past two years to build improved versions of the 70-ton Abrams. But senior Army officials have said repeatedly, “No thanks.” It’s the inverse of the federal budget world these days, in which automatic spending cuts are leaving sought-after pet programs struggling or unpaid altogether. Republicans and

Democrats for years have fought so bitterly that lawmaking in Washington ground to a near-halt. Yet in the case of the Abrams tank, there’s a bipartisan push to spend an extra $436 million on a weapon the experts explicitly say is not needed. “If we had our choice, we would use that money in a different way,” Gen. Ray Odierno,

the Army’s chief of staff, told The Associated Press this past week. Why are the tank dollars still flowing? Politics. Keeping the Abrams production line rolling protects businesses and good paying jobs in congressional districts where the tank’s many suppliers are located. See TANKS/Page 6

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Sidney Police arrested a driver early Sunday morning after he allegedly led them on a chase that ended when his car crashed outside the city. Police said Lawrence Watkins was arrested. According to Shelby County Jail records, Lawrence Andrew Watkins, 26, address not listed, was arrested Sunday at 4:30 a.m. on charges of failure to comply with a

police officer, a third-degree felony, and driving under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor. The incident reportedly began at Fair and Campbell roads when a police officer attempted to stop Watkins on suspicion of drunken driving. Watkins allegedly drove away at high speed and eventually crashed into a power pole at the intersection of Millcreek and Hardin-Wapakoneta

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Street near the Walmart drive. The identity of the person killed, as well as more details about the crash, were expected to be released this morning, police said Sunday afternoon. While the police weren’t releasing the teen’s name, Lehman Catholic School President Michael Barhorst confirmed that Patrick Pudlewski, a junior at the school, had been killed in See TEEN/Page 5

Fugitive owner captured

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COUNTY Sheriff’s log SATURDAY –11:32 a.m.: vandalism. A mailbox was vandalized at the residence of Craig and Connie McEldowney, 3350 Simon Road, Russia. –11:30 a.m.: vandalism. A mailbox was vandalized at the residence of Beverly Mabbitt, 2543 Simon Road, Russia. –6:24 a.m.: theft. A generator was reported stolen from the residence of Ned Sailor, 7870 Johnson-Slagle Road.

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come more familiar with these great places,” said Rachel Barber, administrator of the Auglaize County Historical Society and organizer of the promotion. Participating sites include: 1. Mooney Museum, 223 S. Main St., St. Marys 2. Wapakoneta Museum, 206 W. Main St., Wapakoneta 3. Cridersville Historical Society Museum, 111 W. Sugar St. (behind village hall) 4. Minster Historical Society Museum, 112 W. Fourth St. 5. New Bremen Historic Association, 122 N. Main St. 6. New Knoxville Historical Society, 107 E. German St. 7. Uniopolis Historical Society, East Ohio Street (east of Ohio 65) 8. Fort Amanda, State Route 198, 1/4 mile south of Fort Amanda Road 9. Bicycle Museum of America, 7 W. Monroe St., New Bremen (Because of previously established hours of operation, BMA

SUNDAY -3:20 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 600 block of East Avenue. -12:36 a.m.: assault. Medics were called to the 100 block of North

tersection of Grandview Street and Greenback Road in Fort Loramie. FRIDAY –8:47 p.m.: vandalism. Vandalism was reported at the Jackson Center Swimming Pool, 800 E. Pike St. –2:55 p.m.: propaccierty-damage dent. An auto accident occurred at East Main and Pike streets in Anna.

Fire, rescue SUNDAY –9:01 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue was called to the 10000 block of County Road 25A. –3:30 a.m.: auto accident with injuries. Houston Rescue and Lockington firefighters were called to an acci-

Ohio Avenue. -12:17 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of East North Street. SATURDAY -11:06 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 400 block of Kossuth Street.

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passport in the drawing for one of several great prize packages. The only other requirement is that the seven sites visited must include Cridersville and/or Uniopolis. Participants need not reside in Auglaize County, although organizers hope for a great Auglaize County turnout! Several prize packages will be given away. Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown participants may begin their tour at any of the participating locations, where they will pick up a Passport to Auglaize County and a brochure describing all sites. “We hope that many area residents will spend a lovely spring weekend discovering more about their own county and experiencing the great treasures we have to offer right here at home,” said Barber. For more information, call (419) 738-9328, email auglaizecountyhistory@bright.net, or visit the Auglaize County Historical Society page on Facebook.

RECORD dent with injuries at the intersection of HardinWapakoneta and Millcreek roads. SATURDAY –12:35 p.m.: injury. Houston Rescue and Lockington firefighters were called to the 10000 block of Mohawk Court. –11:46 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue was called to the 10000 block of County Road 25A. –3:53 a.m.: medical. Houston Rescue was called to the 10000 block of Museum Trail, Lockington. FRIDAY –9:31 p.m.: structure fire. Anna Rescue and firefighters from Anna Fire, Van Buren Township, Botkins and Jackson Center were called to the area of Interstate 75 and Ohio 274

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is open only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free.) 10. Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500 Apollo Drive (The Armstrong Museum will be open Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission will be 1/2 price for anyone participating in B”e a Tourist in Your Own Hometown.”) 11. Bloody Bridge, Ohio 66 north of St. Marys at Bloody Bridge Road (This site will not be staffed. Visitors should take a digital picture of themselves at the site and show it to those staffing the next site visited for signing.) 12. Miami-Erie Canal Heritage Center, 130 S. Washington St., New Bremen (This site will not be staffed. Visitors should take a digital picture of themselves at the site and show it to those staffing the next site visited for signing.) Those who visit at least 7 of the 12 sites during the promotional weekend will be eligible to place their signed

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-10:01 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 400 block of East Court Street. -7:51 p.m.: oven problem. Firefighters were called to a residence in the 100 block of Ruth Street to check on a problem with an oven. -4:43 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 800 block of South Ohio Avenue. -2:20 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 200 block of Jefferson Street. -11:39 a.m.: auto accident. Medics were called to an accident with injuries at the intersection of North Street and Miami Avenue. -10:50 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of West Poplar Street. -2:42 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 400 block of Folkerth Avenue. FRIDAY -10:48 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 500 block of North Vandemark Road. -8:24 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 100 block of East Russell Road. -4:53 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 600 block of Third Avenue. -4:31 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2800 block of Wapakoneta Avenue. -1:05 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 1200 block of Campbell Road.

in Dinsmore Township on a report of a structure fire, but the call was then canceled. –4:38 p.m.: fire. Jackson Center firefighters were called to extinguish a carpet that was on fire in woods behind the village park. –4:02 p.m.: medical. Jackson Center Rescue was called to the 200 block of Pike Street. –12:20 p.m.: medical. Anna Rescue was called to Honda, 12500 Meranda Road.

underway The events committee for the Sidney Historic Theatre is asking residents to put on their creative hats for a Tshirt contest. “The contest is open to the public,” said Sarah Barr, Raise the Roof for the Arts project coordinator. “We’re going to be selling them at the farmers markets, at the events at the theatre and at the Raise the Roof for the Arts office. “There’s a link where they can submit their entry, or they can bring it to the office,” said Barr. The design must include “Historic Sidney Theatre” name. Other guidelines include:

• Designs may include line art and text but no photographs. • The design is for the front of the shirt and may encompass an area up to 12-inches by 12-inches. • Designs may include one color. Artwork must work both as a positive and negative. Complete guidelines are on the theatre’s website, www.sidneytheatre.org/contest. Deadline for submissions is Friday at 4 p.m. The winner will receive two complementary tickets to the 2013 summer concerts and a Historic Sidney Theatre T-shirt. The events committee will select the winning design.

The circus is coming to town Fantazia Circus will come to Sidney for one performance Thursday night. The circus will be at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Showtime is 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6. The admission price for adults is $12. Each paying adult can bring two children, age 12 and younger, to the circus for free. The show will be indoors, so it will presented regardless of the weather, according to promotional material provided by the circus. According to the circus’ website, www.discoverfantazia.com, Fantazia Circus was founded by the Ybarra family of Mexico and Brazil. Today, the Ybarra brothers are the sixth generation of circus performers in the family. Fantazia is described as a combination of traditional performances and new techniques.

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WAPAKONETA – The Auglaize County Historical Society and historical societies and organizations from across the county will host “Be a Tourist in Your Own Saturday Hometown” and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. each day. The event is open to the public and, with one exception, is completely free. Many local historic sites and historical organizations have collaborated to open their doors during the same time period, allowing local residents to see what they have to offer. Participants will be provided a Passport to Auglaize County that is signed by the staff at each site and turned in at the last stop visited that weekend. The cards will then be placed in a drawing for some great prizes. “We all have the tendency to think of tourist attractions as something far away. But Auglaize County is home to many wonderful museums and sites. We want to provide a gentle nudge to encourage our residents to be-

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Lois A. Mann JACKSON CENTER — Lois A. Mann, 82, of Jackson Center, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, in Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Katherine (Ludwig) Gerber. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Gerber, and a grandchild, Bailey Mann. She is survived by her husband, Don Mann, whom she married Jan. 30, 1948, in Jackson Center. She is also survived by their son, Jeff Mann, of Sidney; grandchildren, Tisha Mann Nichols, Clinton, Curtis and Jacob Mann; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Tayler Nichols, Ashlin, McKenzie and Carly Mann. Lois was a lifelong resident of Jackson Center and member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Jackson Center. She worked 16 years for Landmark as a bookkeeper and then Airstream for 17 years, also as a bookkeeper. After retiring, she volun-

teered at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, as well as mentoring kindergarten students at Jackson Center Elementary School. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, with Pastor Kent Hollis officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2013, from 4 until 7 p.m., also at the church, and again one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson Center Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Jackson Center, OH, 45334, or to Putnam County Hospice, 139 Court St., Ottawa, OH 45875. Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Jackson Center is honored to serve the Mann family. Condolences may be made at www.edsfh.com.

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LONDON — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently announced he is sending a training video to every school district in Ohio to arm administrators, teachers, and school employees with knowledge should they ever face a school shooting crisis. “Quite frankly, I hope it’s knowledge no one in Ohio will ever have to use from this day forward,” said DeWine. “But the reality is if there’s a school shooting, teachers, principals, janitors, and others who work in that school become first responders. Our goal is to help them plan, train, and prepare, with the help of local law enforcement partners.” video, titled The “School Shootings: How to be Aware, Prepare, and be a First Responder in a Crisis,” is an extension of in-person training that’s been offered to educators around the state since January, through the Attorney General’s Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). So far, OPOTA instructors have held 24 h o m e m a k e r. training sessions, which Her life re- 4,262 participants have volved around attended. 41 more sesher family. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her pets, though most of her time was devoted to spending time with and Christian Academy caring for her children School has released its and grandchildren, all of high school honor roll for whom will miss her the third quarter of the dearly. 2012-13 school year. A gathering to celHigh honors ebrate her life will be Hannah Michael, held on Friday, May Katie Smitley, Andrew 3, 2013, from 1 to 2:30 Blackford, Laura Fields, p.m. at the Cromes Michael Toal, Elizabeth Funeral Home, 302 S. Huffman, Patricia HuffMain Ave. man, Alena Tagle, Ethan Condolences may be Young, Evan Amsden, expressed to the Harris Evan Miller, Makena family at the website Hill, Makenzie Milks, www.cromesfh.com. John Kindig, Renee Naumann, Karena Berning and Sara Abbott. From Page 1

those awaiting the outcome of a continuing search-and-rescue operation for survivors of Wednesday’s collapse. Many of those killed were workers at clothing factories in the building, known as the Rana Plaza, and the collapse was the deadliest disaster to hit the garment industry in Bangladesh that is worth $20 billion annually and is a mainstay of the economy. The fire that broke out late Sunday night sent smoke pouring from the piles of shattered concrete and halted some of the rescue efforts — including a bid to free a woman who was found trapped in the rubble. The blaze was caused by sparks as rescuers tried to cut through a steel rod to reach the woman, said a volunteer, Syed Al-Amin Roman. At least three rescuers were injured in the fire, he said. It forced them to retreat while firefighters frantically hosed down the flames. Officials believe the fire is likely to have killed the trapped woman, said army spokesman Shahinul Islam. Rescue workers had delayed the use of heavy equipment for several hours in the hope that she could be extricated from the rubble first. But with the woman presumed dead, they began using heavy equipment

around midnight. An exhausted and disheveled Rana was brought before reporters briefly at the Dhaka headquarters of the commando team, the Rapid Action Battalion. Wearing a printed shirt, Rana was sweating as two security officers held him by his arms. A security official helped him to drink water after he gestured he was thirsty. He did not speak during the 10minute appearance, and he is likely to be handed over to police, who will have to charge him and produce him in court within 24 hours. A small-time politician from the ruling Awami League party, Rana had been on the run since the building collapsed Wednesday. He last appeared in public Tuesday in front of the Rana Plaza after huge cracks appeared in the building. Witnesses said he assured tenants, including five garment factories, that the building was safe. A bank and some shops on the first floor closed Wednesday after police ordered an evacuation, but managers of the garment factories on the upper floor told workers to continue their shifts. Hours later, the Rana Plaza was reduced to rubble, crushing most victims under massive blocks of concrete.

Shirley Lee Harris Shirley Lee Harris, 65, of 612 N. Buckeye passed Ave., away at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1948, in Kentucky, the daughter of the late Frank and Bonnie Beemer. She is survived by her husband, Gary Harris; four children: Sherry of Georgia, Grant, Donna Grant, of Detroit, Mich., Melissa Grant and Kim Heysham, both of Sidney; 11 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Harris was a

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sions are scheduled between now and the end of the year. The in-person training and video include information about what Attorney General law enforcement experts have learned about shooters in prior incidents like Chardon, Columbine and Virginia Tech. The course also covers how to identify potential threats and reduce the danger of deadly escalation, how to coordinate with school administrators and law enforcement in the face of a real-time threat and, most importantly, how to save lives. “As we remember each and every school shooting tragedy across the country and here in Ohio, may it serve as a reminder we need to train for the unthinkable event,” said DeWine. Educators can contact OPOTA with any questions about the video or in-person training by e m a i l i n g AskOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or calling (740) 845-2700. Two clips from the training video can be seen on the Ohio Attorney General’s website.

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Card to attend NKU ANNA — Meagan Card, of Anna, will be Northern Kentucky University this fall. Card is a member of the newest class of dreamers at NKU. At NKU, the staff doesn’t encourage its students; they encourage students to achieve their dreams. Students just like Card come to NKU to shape and expand the world they will enter after graduation. Students come to NKU to improve themselves, improve the community, and improve the world.

TEEN the accident. In a message sent to all members of the Lehman Catholic School family via a phone messaging system, Barhorst reported the teen’s father, Jerome “Jerry,” was in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. “His classmates have planned a Rosary for 7:30 a.m. Monday morning,” said Barhorst. “There will be a Mass after homeroom at 8:10-8:15 a.m. “Our chaplain Father Hess had Monday scheduled off but he changed his plans and he will be there for Mass,” said Barhorst. Hess will provide grief counselling for the students and staff. “The guidance counsellors and the rest of us will be there for the students,” said Barhorst. Barhorst said he had briefly talked to the teen’s mother, Tanya. He believes another son, Charlie, was also in the vehicle at the time of the acci-

From Page 1 dent. The teen, said Barhorst, had competed in the state science olympiad on Saturday. “We just ask the community for prayers for the family,” said Barhorst. Plans for the rest of the week, he said, will be decided when funeral arrangements have been completed. Funeral arrangements are pending at SalmMcGill Tangemen Funeral Home, Sidney. According to the news release, police and rescue units were dispatched to the accident at 2400 Michigan St. at 10:19 a.m. They discovered a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries. A vehicle that was westbound on Michigan had struck a vehicle that had pulled out of the Walmart drive. The teen was killed and two other people were transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital. The accident remains under investigation.

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More than just numbers in Ohio’s Medicaid debate BY JOHN SEEWER The Associated Press

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THIS UNDATED file photo provided by the General Dynamics Land System shows the production of an Abrams tank in Lima, Ohio. Lawmakers from both parties have devoted nearly half a billion dollars in taxpayer money over the past two years to build improved versions of the 70-ton Abrams, which the Army refers to with a moniker that befits their heft: the M1A2SEPv2. The upgraded tanks cost about $7.5 million each, according to the Army, and service officials say they have plenty of them.

TANKS according to Mayor David Berger. But the facility is still crucial to the local economy. “All of those jobs and their spending activity in the community and the company’s spending probably have about a $100 million impact annually,” Berger said. Jordan, a House conservative leader who has pushed for deep reductions in federal spending, supported the automatic cuts known as the sequester that require $42 billion to be shaved from the Pentagon’s budget by the end of September. The military also has to absorb a $487 billion reduction in defense spending over the next 10 years, as required by the Budget Control Act passed in 2011. Still, said Jordan, it would be a big mistake to stop producing tanks. “Look, (the plant) is in the 4th Congressional District and my job is to represent the 4th Congressional District, so I understand that,” he said. “But the fact remains, if it was not in the best interests of the national defense for the United States of America, then you would not see me supporting it like we do.” The tanks that Congress is requiring the Army to buy aren’t brand new. Earlier models are being outfitted with a sophisticated suite of electronics that gives the vehicles better microprocessors, color flat panel displays, a more capable communications system,

and other improvements. The upgraded tanks cost about $7.5 million each, according to the Army. Out of a fleet of nearly 2,400 tanks, roughly twothirds are the improved versions, which the Army refers to with a moniker that befits their heft: the M1A2SEPv2, and service officials said they have plenty of them. “The Army is on record saying we do not require any additional M1A2s,” Davis Welch, deputy director of the Army budget office, said this month. The tank fleet, on average, is less than 3 years old. The Abrams is named after Gen. Creighton Abrams, one of the top tank commanders during World War II and a former Army chief of staff. The Army’s plan was to stop buying tanks until 2017, when production of a newly designed Abrams would begin. Orders for Abrams tanks from U.S. allies help fill the gap created by the loss of tanks for the Army, according to service officials, but congressional proponents of the program feared there would not be enough international business to keep the Abrams line going. This pause in tank production for the U.S. would allow the Army to spend its money on research and development work for the new and improved model, said Ashley Givens, a spokeswoman for the Army’s Ground Combat Systems office.

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TOLEDO (AP) — The debate over whether Ohio should make health care coverage available to more low-income residents has been framed largely by numbers and dollar signs. Behind those figures, though, are thousands of people who have little or no access to medical care and treatment programs. Many are making just enough to stay above the poverty line. While the fate of Medicaid expansion remains on shaky ground in Ohio, those who would benefit the most from widening the taxpayer-funded health insurance program are adults who don’t have children at home. Some lost their jobs during the Great Recession and have been unable to find steady work. Others have chronic conditions that make keeping a job a challenge. Some have battled drug addiction or mental illness. Carol Herbin, of Columbus, has spent the last five years looking for work and picking up odd jobs after a hospital eliminated her position in its registration department. Before that, she worked for 27 years with an insurance company pro-

cessing claims. She no longer has health insurance and relies on organizations that give out medication to the needy. Just a few months ago, she waited seven hours at a church for blood pressure pills. “I’ve never been in this situation,” said Herbin, 59. “I’ve seen this other side, and it’s very humbling.” The little money she makes singing with a church band and at temporary jobs likes distributing Girl Scout cookies to troop leaders goes toward paying her mortgage and buying food. There’s nothing left over for medicine or doctor visits, she said. “If you don’t have any income, what do you cut out?” she said. Many of those without health insurance rely on free clinics or end up in hospital emergency rooms when their ailments become too much to ignore. Shari Bell, of Cincinnati, has been to the emergency room five or six times in the past year to deal with a thyroid problem, her most recent trip coming just two weeks ago. She says she needs surgery but can’t afford it. Her family chips in to buy her medication. “I have to wheel and deal every month to get the

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‘Star Wars’ dubbed in Navajo FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — In the new translation of “Star Wars,” Darth Vader is Luke’s bizhe’e. The classic 1977 film that launched a science fiction empire and revealed the force within a farm boy who battles evil has been dubbed in Japanese, French, Spanish and about a dozen other languages. Add Navajo to the list. Manuelito Wheeler, the director of the Navajo Nation Museum who reached out to Lucasfilm Ltd. with the idea, has a very good feeling about this. He sees it as entertaining, educational and a way to preserve the Navajo language at a time when fewer tribal members are speaking it. “That’s the beauty of what we’re doing; we’re teaching Navajo language to anybody who wants to learn the Navajo language,” Wheeler said. “I find that very rewarding and somewhat ironic. We went from a country that wanted to limit our language, to the Navajo language saving our country through Code Talkers, to our language being part of a major motion picture.” Native languages on the big screen are a rarity.

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In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential election in which blacks strongly supported Barack Obama while many whites stayed home. Had people voted last November at the same rates they did in 2004, when black turnout was below its current historic levels, Republican Mitt Romney would have won narrowly, according to an analysis conducted for The Associated Press. Census data and exit polling show that whites and blacks will remain the two largest racial groups of eligible vot-

ers for the next decade. Last year’s heavy black turnout came despite concerns about the effect of new voter-identification laws on minority voting, outweighed by the desire to re-elect the first black president. William H. Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution, analyzed the 2012 elections for the AP using census data on eligible voters and turnout, along with November’s exit polling. He estimated total votes for Obama and Romney under a scenario where 2012 turnout rates for all racial groups matched those in 2004. Overall, 2012 voter turnout was roughly 58 percent, down from 62 percent in 2008 and 60 percent in 2004. The analysis also used population pro-

jections to estimate the shares of eligible voters by race group through 2030. The numbers are supplemented with material from the Pew Research Center and George Mason University associate professor Michael McDonald, a leader in the field of voter turnout who separately reviewed aggregate turnout levels across states, as well as AP interviews with the Census Bureau and other experts. The bureau is scheduled to release data on voter turnout in May. Overall, the findings represent a tipping point for blacks, who for much of America’s history were disenfranchised and then effectively barred from voting until passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.

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IN THIS March 19 file photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, a Syrian victim who suffered an alleged chemical attack at Khan al-Assal village according to SANA, receives treatment by doctors, at a hospital in Aleppo, Syria. The purported instances in which chemical weapons have been used in Syria have been relatively small in scale: nothing along the lines of Saddam Hussein's 1988 attack in Kurdish Iraq. That raises the question of who would stand to gain as President Bashar Assad's regime and the opposition trade blame for the alleged attacks and definitive proof remains elusive. Analysts say the answer could lie in the past the regime has a pattern of gradually introducing a weapon to the conflict to test the international community’s response.

Pattern seen in alleged chemical arms use BEIRUT (AP) — The instances in which chemical weapons are alleged to have been used in Syria were purportedly small in scale: nothing along the lines of Saddam Hussein’s 1988 attack in Kurdish Iraq that killed thousands. That raises the question of who would stand to gain as President Bashar Assad’s regime and the opposition trade blame for the alleged attacks, and proof remains elusive. Analysts say the answer could lie in the past — the regime has a pattern of gradually introducing a weapon to the conflict to test the international community’s response. The U.S. said last week that intelligence indicates the Syrian military has likely used sarin, a deadly nerve agent, on at least two occasions in the civil war, echoing similar assessments from Israel, France and Britain. Syria’s rebels accuse the regime of firing chemical weapons on at least four

occasions, while the government denies the charges and says opposition fighters have used chemical agents in a bid to frame it. But using chemical weapons to try to force foreign intervention would be a huge gamble for the opposition, and one that could easily backfire. It would undoubtedly taint the rebellion in the eyes of the internπational community and seriously strain its credibility. Mustafa Alani, an analyst at the Gulf Research Center in Geneva, said it would also be difficult for the rebels to successfully employ chemical agents. “It’s very difficult to weaponize chemical weapons,” he said. “It needs a special warhead, for the artillery a special fuse.” In the chaos of Syria’s civil war, pinning down definitive proof on the alleged use of weapons of mass destruction is a tricky task with high stakes. President Barack Obama has

said any use of chemical arms — or the transfer of stockpiles to terrorists — would cross a “red line” and carry “enormous consequences.” Already, the White House’s announcement that the Syrian regime appears to have used chemical arms has ratcheted up the pressure on Obama to move forcefully. He has sought to temper expectations of a quick U.S. response, saying too little is known about the alleged attacks to take action now. Analysts suggest that a limited introduction of the weapons, with little ostensible military gain, could be an attempt by the Syrian government to test the West’s resolve while retaining the veil of plausible deniability. This approach would also allow foreign powers eager to avoid a costly intervention in Syria to remain BOSTON (AP) — Boston on the sidelines, while at the same time opening the door for hospitals say the number of the regime to use the weapons patients being treated for injuries sustained in the down the road. marathon bombing continues to drop, nearly two weeks after the attack that killed three and hurt more than 260. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center said Sunday killed in gunbattles with security forces and morning six patients with other attacks. The recent wave of violence fol- bombing injuries remain hoslows more than four months of largely peace- pitalized, down from more ful protests by Iraq’s Sunni Muslim minority than 20 immediately followagainst Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s gov- ing the April 15 attack. All six are in good or fair ernment. Iraqi viewers will still be able to watch the condition. Nine victims remain at channels, but the suspensions issued by Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission Brigham and Women’s Hospistate that if the 10 stations try to work on tal, down from 36 after the Iraqi territory they will face legal action from bombing. Seven are in good security forces. The decree essentially pre- condition. Massachusetts General vents news crews from the stations from reHospital continues to treat six porting on activities in Iraq. Sunni lawmaker Dahfir al-Ani described bombing victims, with one in the move as part of the government’s attempts serious condition and the oth“to cover up the bloodshed that took place in ers in good or fair condition. Hawija and what is going on in other places The hospital has treated 31 bombing victims. in the country.” In all, 26 hospitals have Al-Jazeera, based in the small, energy-rich Gulf nation of Qatar, said it was “astonished” treated people injured in the bombing. by the move.

Iraq suspends TV channels BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities suspended the operating licenses of pan-Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera and nine Iraqi TV channels on Sunday after accusing them of escalating sectarian tension. The move signaled the Shiite-led government’s mounting worries over deteriorating security amid Sunni unrest and clashes that have left more than 180 people dead in less than a week. The suspensions, which took effect immediately, appeared to target mainly Sunni channels known for criticizing Prime Minister Nouri al-Malik’s government. Apart from AlJazeera, the decision affected eight Sunni and one Shiite channels. The government’s action comes as Baghdad tries to quell rising unrest in the country that erupted last week after Iraqi security forces launched a deadly crackdown on a Sunni protest site in the central city of Hawija, killing 23 people, including three soldiers. Since then, more than 180 people have been

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee said Sunday that the FBI is investigating in the United States and overseas to determine whether the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing received training that helped them carry out the attack. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, is charged with joining with his older brother, Tamerlan, who’s now dead, in setting off the shrapnel-packed pressurecooker bombs. The bombs were triggered by a remote detonator of the kind used in remote-control toys, U.S. officials have said. U.S. officials investigating the bombings have told The Associated Press that so far there is no evidence to date of a wider plot, including training, direction or funding for the attacks. A criminal complaint outlining federal charges against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev described him as holding a cellphone in his hand minutes before the first explosion. The brothers are ethnic Chechens from Russia who came to the United States about a decade ago with their parents. “I think given the level of sophistication of this device, the fact that the pressure cooker is a signature device that goes back to Pakistan, Afghanistan, leads me to believe — and the way they handled these devices and the tradecraft — … that there was a trainer and the question is where is that trainer or trainers,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on “Fox News Sunday.” “Are they overseas in the Chechen region or are they in the United States?” McCaul said. “In my conversations with the FBI, that’s the big question. They’ve casted a wide net both overseas and in the United States to find out where this person is.”

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This 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. • Wagner Manufacturing and General Houseware Corp. retirees meet at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast at Bob Evans.

Tuesday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 227-3361. • The New Bremen Public Library hosts story time at 6:30 p.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Ave. • Minster Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Wooden Shoe Inn, Minster. • The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Greene Street UMC, 415 W. Greene St. at Caldwell Street. All men interested in singing are welcome and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call (937) 778-1586 or visit www.melodymenchorus.org. • The Al-Anon Sidney Group, for friends and relatives of alcoholics, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North Street and Miami Avenue. All are welcome.

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

Wednesday Afternoon • Jackson Center Senior Citizens meets at 1 p.m. at the Jackson Center Family Life Center.

Wednesday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road. • Baby time for children 3 1/2 and younger and their mothers is at the A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie at 6:30 p.m. • The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center in the lower level of the Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N. Dixie Highway, Troy. The group will provide information and support to ostomates and their families. For more information, call (937) 4404706. • Stokes Lodge 305, Free and Accepted Masons, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Lodge, Port Jefferson. All Master Masons are welcome.

Thursday Morning • Upper Valley Medical Center hosts a Mom and Baby Get Together group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Farm House on the center campus. The meeting is facilitated by the lactation department. The group offers the opportunity to meet with other moms, share about being a new mother and learn about breastfeeding and the baby. For information, call (937) 440-4906. • New Bremen Public Library will host Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Thursday Afternoon • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Shelby County Toastmasters meets at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Trudeau at 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson.com or visit the website at shelby.freetoasthost.ws.

Thursday Evening • The New Knoxville Public Library Book Club meets at the library at 6 p.m. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St. • Minster Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Minster Council Chambers, Minster.

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Wallace: Can you be ‘all in’? BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@ civitasmedia.com Local attorney and historian Rich Wallace urged people to be “all in” when he addressed the Sidney Altrusa Club luncheon lecture series attendees April 18 at the St. Paul’s Church of Christ fellowship hall. The final speaker of the 2013 series was introduced by club Vice President Diane Karras. “I didn’t know what “all in” meant (when I was asked to be here),” Wallace said. “Runners are all in. You have to meet a criteria to run (the Boston marathon). We had a terrorist who was all in, unfortunately, and we have a country that’s all in in its response,” he added, referencing the bombings in Boston which had occurred at the beginning of that week. “What does it mean to be all in to you?” he asked. Wallace told how the term was coined: a New York Giants football team of several years ago had lost five of its first six games. GianPaul Gonzalez, a ninthgrade teacher, was brought in to address the team and he told them if they were to turn the season around, they needed to be all in. The team went on to win the Super Bowl. “What is the opposite of all in?” Wallace asked. He suggested it was saying things like “The idea is great on paper, but in reality, do I want to risk it?” or “The church needs someone on the finance committee. Can I pass that on to someone else?” or “Do I really want to make waves at work?” Wallace said that there are three arenas in which people can be all in: at work, in the community and in relationships. But, he said, “How do you view yourself? If you’re not prepared mentally and spiritually, you’re not ready.” He quoted Sugar Ray Robinson: “To be a champion, you have to believe in yourself when no one else will. Wallace then went on to discuss historical examples of people who

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were all in at work, including Wendell Whipp at Monarch Machine, who was the first to hire women to fill laborers positions and the first employer in Ohio to provide life insurance policies to employees. Wallace also mentioned Ralph Stolle who knew of the name of every one of his 1,000 employees and the names of their spouses. The people of Sidney who spent 10 years, from 1865 to 1875, raising money to erect the Monumental Building to commemorate the county’s Civil War dead were an example Wallace gave of being all in for the community. “Other cities put up an obelisk. When the first lottery failed to raise enough money for a cultural center, if you were there, would you have said, ‘Well, we tried’ and put up an obelisk?” he asked. He also recounted the stories of Frank Gleason Jr., of the Copeland Corp., who, in 1957, united Catholics and nonCatholics in Sidney to pass a levy for new elementary schools; of Ida Haslup Goode, who, among other things, became a trustee of a college established to educate black women in the South in the late 1890s; and the Rev. John Geisler, who today “takes his beliefs all over the world to help people,” Wallace said. He recommended a book, “100/0 Principle” by Al Ritter, which outlines ways to be all in in relationships. The book, Wallace said, encourages readers to take 100 percent responsibility for a relationship and expect nothing in return. He quoted Anthony Robbins: “The only way a relationship will last is if you view it as a place to go to give and not a place to go to get”; and Joseph Newton: “People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.” Wallace spoke of Father Francis Quatman, a priest at Holy Angels Church in 1875 who adopted the nine-yearold son of a dying Another illustration

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Wallace gave was Jim and Doris Abbott. The couple cared for 80 foster and adopted children, all of whom were disabled. He concluded the talk by distributing poker

chips to attendees. The N.Y. Giants carried poker chips during their championship season to remind themselves to be all in during games.

Altrusa lists spelling bee results Dorothy Love Retirement Community’s Amos Community Center was all abuzz April 18 at the sixth annual adult spelling bee sponsored by the Altrusa Club of Sidney. Ten teams of adults competed in the bee which raised money for scholarships given annually to Shelby County youth. Audience members cheered as the Dorothy Love Retirement Community team of Doris Eggleston, Kent Smith and Nancy Smith took first place by correctly spelling the word, “heterogeneous,” followed by “hydrolysis.” The Lehman High School team placed second, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank was third. Hits 105.5 disc jockey Joe Laber was the master of ceremonies for the evening and judges were Sidney Municipal Court Judge Duane Goettemoeller and Jeff Starck, from Amos Press. Retired teacher Jane Kaufman was the “bee-nouncer” for the evening. Ava Bertke was the designated “stinger bee” and, when a team spelled a word incorrectly, she popped a balloon at their table, which officially eliminated them. Local businesses, individuals and schools donating to the event included Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Lehman Catholic High School, Mutual Federal Savings Bank, John Scheu (2 teams), Sell, Hegemann & Zimmerman Co., LPA, Shelby County Libraries, Sidney Body CARSTAR, Union Savings Bank, and Wilson Memorial Hospital. Also contributing were Sidney Foodtown, Walmart, and committee members Karen Lawrence, Lisa O’Connor, LuAnn Presser and Christi Thomas.

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LOCALIFE Windows 8 to be discussed The Tri-County Computer Users group will meet May 7 and May 16 in the Dorothy Love Amos Center Gathering Place at 7 p.m. to see the Windows 8 operating system demonstrated by instructor Mark Hipple. As of April 9, 2014, Microsoft will no longer support its XP operating system. What that means is, if new vulnerabilities are found in the XP operating system, Microsoft will no longer provide updates to fix them. Hipple will discuss what options computer users will have and will demonstrate Windows 8. Computer users can forward questions in advance of the meeting to Hipple at markhipple@woh.rr.com, so he can prepare to answer them.

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They’re buddies Rachael Ahrns, 17, of Fort Loramie, helps Alexander Dunbar, 7, of Sidney, during a Big Buddies session at Longfellow Elementary School recently. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County program teams high school mentors with elementary school students. Ahrns is the daughter of Amy and Vernon Ahrns. Alexander is the son of Eric and Rita Dunbar.

Master Gardeners ready info hotline Shelby County Master Gardeners will staff a horticultural hotline at the Shelby County Extension Office from May 1 through Sept. 30. Volunteers will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday. They will be available the same hours on Wednesdays in May, June, and September. To get answers to gardening questions or to have a plant or insect identified, call the OSU Extension Office at 4987239 or stop by the office at 810 Fair Road. Speci-

mens can be dropped off any time during regular office hours, and a master gardener will respond as soon as possible. Questions can also be emailed to shelby.mastergardeners@gmail.com. In some cases, samples will have to be sent to the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic in Columbus. Master gardeners can help collect and prepare those specimens for submission. The Extension Office does not do soil testing,

but gardeners can provide information about area testing laboratories. Shelby County Master Gardeners is a volunteer group comprising area residents trained and supervised by Ohio State University Extension. Its goal is to assist local residents in obtaining timely, researchbased horticultural information. It also maintains a memorial garden at the Agriculture Service Center on Fair Road.

— Eddie LIMA George, the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and current assistant vice president for business advancement at Ohio State University, will be the guest speaker at Ohio State Lima’s 10th annual Spring for Scholarships dinner and auction May 6 at the Knights of Columbus Family Center. Tickets are now available at a cost of $50 each by calling (419) 995-8623. Doors will open at 6 p.m. George played for the Buckeyes from 1992 to 1995 before being drafted by the Tennessee Titans and playing in the NFL for nine seasons. In his new role at Ohio State, George

Riverside plans starry prom DEGRAFF — Riverside High School will hold the 2013 prom Saturday at the Hunstville Event Center in Huntsville. The dance will run from 8 to 11 p.m. An after-prom party will be at the high school from midnight until 3 a.m. The theme of the prom is “A Starry Night.” Students will vote for their prom king and queen this week. All members of the senior class are eligible contestants. Prom adviser is English teacher Cinda Fleming.

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stallation of state officers. Another project commemorating the 75th anniversary of Alpha Delta State culminated at the convention with the collection of more than 6,000 books that will be donated to six major children’s hospitals in Ohio. Delta Kappa Gamma is an honor society comprising women educators who demonstrate their enthusiasm, initiative, and dedication to the educational profession worldwide. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has a membership of 90,000 women.

The goal: How far can we go by April 30? Each can in the pantry represents $1,000. Total to date is $58,800 To help fill the shelves, call 498-4368.

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Write a letter to the editor. All letters must be signed, 400 words or less and include the writer’s phone number and address. Only one letter per writer per month will be accepted. Letters may be mailed to The Sidney Daily News, Jeff Billiel, publisher/executive editor, P.O. Box 4099, 1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365; e-mailed to jbilliel@sdnccg.com; or faxed to (937) 498-5991.

I N O UR V IEW Volunteers make Shelby County a better place

Your hometown newspaper since 1891 Frank Beeson/Regional Group Publisher Jeffrey J. Billiel/Editor and Publisher Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

How proposed budget changes in legislative process In my time item veto, as a legislator, which allows I have never him to change voted for a portions of a budget identibill as he sees cal to the intronecessary. duced version. These opporIn the Legislatunities for ture, it is our change to the job to scrutibill provide the Buchy nize bills and ability for the reports make considerfinal product to Jim Buchy ations on the be helpful to State Representative impact they Ohioans. Our 84th District will have on goal in passing the lives of Ohioans. a balanced budget is Changing those bills is simple — we want to a normal process that support measures that generally is guided by will keep Ohio’s econan attempt to gain omy growing. Conbroad support for legis- stituents are lation. This is no differ- encouraged to reach out ent for the biennial to their representatives budget, which can and senators throughchange as many as six out the process because times from the introthat is a key factor in duced version before determining which becoming law. changes are given Recently, we got a precedence. look at the changes Media outlets will made in the first of the provide you details on possible six times the this round of changes as budget will change. It is they become available. I not always fact, but as a also plan to keep you inmatter of custom formed as the budget amendments to the bichanges and as informaennial budget are usution becomes available ally accepted two times to me. If you have conas one block in the cerns about the state’s House committee and budget I encourage you two times as a block in to keep me informed of the Senate committee. your opinion by comChanges are then made pleting an online budget as a part of the confersurvey by visiting ence committee where tinyurl.com/budgetupdifferences in the House datessurvey By indicatand Senate version will ing your concerns I will be ironed out. After be able to pass on inforeach legislative body mation as we receive it has accepted the final in the legislature. report of the conference In west-central Ohio, committee, the biennial we benefit from a team budget is sent to the of good legislators who governor for his signaare able to influence ture in June. The gover- the budget as it moves nor has the last of the through the process. six traditional ways Reaching out and inthat the budget is forming them of your changed before becompositions is the best ing law. In Ohio, our way to impact the final governor has the line outcome.

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Wind turbines pose threat to county To the editor: I am writing to make citizens of Shelby County aware of the Montra Hills Wind Project being planned by Mainstream Renewable Energy of Dublin, Ireland. This company is currently leasing farmland and plans to build at least 100 massive industrial wind turbines that will be easily seen and heard by well over 1,000 households in a roughly 50-square-mile area stetching from the Shelby Oaks Golf course north and east to the Auglaize and Logan county lines. As more information becomes available from other such projects already in service, it is apparent that the noise and blade flicker are nuisance factors, and property values decline for homes within two miles or so from the turbines. Even those who do not live near this area should be concerned that their tax dollars are being squandered on yet another “green energy” project that is inefficient. These projects would not happen without taxpayer subsidies, as they do not make economic sense. If you want to know more, watch for meeting announcements or go to Shelbyneighborsunited.com for information. Stephen W. Corthell 16800 Sharp Road

April is offiAfter all, giving cially Volunteer back is what Appreciation volunteering is Month. All all about. around Shelby Terri Esser, County you can volunteer coorsee evidence of dinator at Wilfolks who doson Hospice in nate their time, Sidney extalents and reThe road plains, “The sources to help biggest reason less others. that I have traveled heard when You will find Christina Ryan people want to these selfless individuals who volunteer for us Claypool are giving back is that hospice and making our comwas so good to them or munity better everytheir family and they where. For example, want to give back. We driving down a Sidney have others who volunstreet recently, I noticed teer because they want a bumper sticker that to be involved in their read, “FISH volunteer.” community and have The FISH (Friends in heard good things about Service to Humanity) volunteering for us.” Community Thrift Shop Not just cancer is an outreach program Some people errosupported by more than neously believe that 20 local churches and hospice is only about numerous volunteers. helping those with canThen while browsing a cer, but Esser reports, recent Sidney-Shelby “Many of our volunteers County YMCA newslet- have had an association ter, there were local in- with hospice through a dividuals recognized for family member or volunteering. friend, but not all have Rely heavily been cancer patients. Like the Y, many We have a wide variety agencies rely heavily on of diagnoses which inthe services of their vol- cludes cancer, cardiac, unteers to hold everyAlzheimer’s, failure to thing together. There thrive, etc.” are volunteers of all Like hospice, Pastor ages, too. For instance, Tommy Henderson who while attending a func- has been a volunteer tion last week at pastor at the Alpha Hardin-Houston School, Community Center for I walked by an open 18 years, says commugym door. I noticed a nity members have a senior varsity basketmisconception about ball player patiently who the center services mentoring the students there, as well. Often who were half his age. residents will feel the The look of admiration center exists solely to in their young eyes was minister to the homepriceless as they surless or indigent popularounded the high school tion in Shelby County, ballplayer who has tak- but the facility exists to ing time out of his busy meet a variety of needs. schedule to give back. “The community it-

self thinks it’s a place for poor people … it’s open for anybody to volunteer or share meals,” said the Sidney minister. Besides, volunteering to “pastor the people, I do Bible studies with the kids,” said Henderson. “One day 18 years ago, I was praying about a work … I walked into the community center … (and) felt … it was like a gift to come to the community center, like part of my ministry,” and he’s been there ever since then. For example, on Sunday at noon, you will find Henderson at the center preaching the Gospel’s Good News to anyone who shows up. His wife, Betty, adds to the service by leading the praise and worship. But on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Henderson is often busy cooking for folks who come to the community meal, which is open to everyone. “We call that our chapel service. The churches from the community provide a service and a meal,” he said.

a vital part of the work force to continue to fulfill much-needed roles. Presser says, “The harder people work for others and for fulfillment of social goals, the more fulfilled they are themselves.” Then there is the gift of socialization that can overcome the loneliness that can be part of the isolation that retirement can produce. In conjunction, it’s usually energizing to be around other people who have a common goal of serving others. If you would like to be a volunteer, there are many Shelby County agencies, churches and organizations like the Alpha Community Center or Wilson Hospice that rely on volunteers. For example, right now Wilson Hospice is seeking area folks to be part of their volunteer team.

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“Our volunteers do a wide variety of things,” explained Esser. “Prior to volunteering for us, each person must go through our training ‘Golden-agers’ and several educational As for who volunprograms which are teers? Recently, Lu Ann held for them throughPresser the marketing out the year.” and admissions director If you would like to at Dorothy Love Retire- make a difference in our ment Community, wrote community, pick up a column titled, “Many your phone and call the golden-agers volunteer.” association of your Presser reported, “Nachoice. They really do tional surveys have re- need you, and you will peatedly shown that get back more than you older adults volunteer could ever imagine. more as a population group than any other The writer is an Amy age.” Award-winning freeSo much for retiring lance journalist and inand sitting in the old re- spirational speaker. cliner. Besides, volunContact her through her teering can open a door website at www.christifor those who have been naryanclaypool.com

Ohio’s energy future includes producing more and using less A real energy plan drive economic growth for America can help and encourage private bring back jobs, turn sector job creation. It around our trade will help America to deficit, and spark an compete in increasingly American manufacturglobal markets. ing renaissance. That’s good news for It starts with an allus in Ohio. In our state, of-the-above strategy, we know a thing or two Portman about competing on the including an aggressive plan to take advantage global stage. We are the reports of America’s abundant fourth largest manufacRob Portman turing state in the resources and innovaU.S. Senator tive technology in Ohio country and a lot of and around the country. But it what we make we export — $48 also includes much more effibillion worth in 2012 alone. cient use of the energy reEvery day, Ohio businesses go sources we have. We should up against companies in counproduce more and use less. tries where the cost to produce goods is lower. We are never Energy efficiency Through energy efficiency we going to compete on wages in can increase our industrial com- developing countries, and we petitiveness on the world stage wouldn’t want to. We’re also not going to cut corners and comand to strengthen our energy promise the high quality of the security for decades to goods we produce. But what we come. Washington can seem can do is make it easier for empretty divided these days, but ployers to use energy-efficient we should be able to agree on tools that reduce their costs, enmaking our economy more enabling them to put those savergy efficient. That’s why I am ings toward expanding their joining with Sen. Jeanne Shacompanies and hiring new heen, the Democratic senator from New Hampshire, to intro- workers. That’s why Ohio job creators — from ABM Energy in duce the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. Columbus, to Owens-Illinois in Toledo and RPM in Cleveland This bill is proof that good — support this legislation. energy policy can be good economic policy as well. Our legis- Common-sense reforms lation has broad, bipartisan The proposals contained in support from businesses, labor, our bill are common-sense reenergy and environment advoforms that we’ve needed for a cates alike. It will cut costs for long time. We’re going to American companies while strengthen our building codes to helping us make better use of make new homes and commerour abundant domestic energy cial buildings more energy-effiresources. It will help to make cient. At the same time, we are our nation energy secure, and it going to make those codes and will cut our dependence on forthe code-writing process more transparent. We’re going to reeign energy resources. It will

quire the Department of Energy to work more closely with the private sector to both utilize our existent technology and spur research and development of new, practical energy-efficient techniques. And we are going to make Washington, D.C., practice what it preaches. We’re going to make the federal government — the largest energy user in the country — adopt energy-saving techniques that make their operations more efficient and save taxpayer dollars. The government has been looking for places to tighten its belt; energy efficiency is a good place to start. All this adds up to a piece of legislation that Americans across the spectrum can support. This bill makes good environmental sense. It makes good energy sense. And it makes good business sense, too.

Finish the job We originally introduced this bill last year. In the midst of one of the most contentious elections I’ve ever seen, we were able to make great strides in both chambers of Congress. Some of the original legislation’s provisions have already become law. Now it’s time to finish the job. Let’s stop spending taxpayer dollars on wasteful energy practices. Let’s create more jobs here at home by making our manufacturers more competitive on the world stage. Let’s make our nation more energy secure. The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act is an important part of a national energy plan to get America back on track.

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Conservation Camp set for June 25-27 Fair Road. You may also watch our website www.shelbyswcd.org for the future posting of the registration form. To have a form emailed to you or for additional information you may contact Lynda Adams, Shelby Soil and Water Conservation Disat trict lynda.adams@oh.nacdnet.net or phone 4926520, ext. 117, or Jill Smith, Shelby County Bureau at Farm jsmith@ofbf.org or phone (877) 775-7642. Completed registration forms and the $ 30 registration fee are due by May 24, but hurry, Conservation Day Camp fills up very quickly. Be a part of the excitement of experiencing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conservation All Starsâ&#x20AC;? at the one and only great 2013 Conservation Day Camp. Counselors needed Serving as a Conservation Day Camp counselor is a great opportunity to develop leadership, responsibility and people skills. For some, this is a great way to build your leadership portfolio for future goals such as 4-H Camp counselor, church camp counselor, Junior Fair Board member or college and scholarship applications. We are looking for youth who like working with children, are good role models and have a positive and willing attitude. Applicants must be completing the seventh through 12th grade and be willing to commit to all three days of camp unless an emergency should arise. As a counselor for Conservation Day Camp, you will be expected to guide a group of 25 youth from station to station, help keep youth engaged wit the speaker or presentation, assist presenters with minor tasks, aid youth in keeping their belongings together and clean-up at meal time. At times you may be asked to keep your group entertained if there is a delay in the planned activities. Games and songs would be appropriate and during training you will be provided with resources to help you with those. As a counselor-in-training

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JACKSON CENTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On April 14, the Jackson Center FFA held its sixth annual FFA Member-Parent Banquet. This event had more than 150 FFA members, parents, community members and industry representatives in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments of the Jackson Center FFA over the past year. The Jackson Center FFA welcomed many award winners as well as two new honorary members, Mitch Bambauer and Larry Edwards. Bambauer, along with Bambauer Fertilizer and Seed has been a key component to the chaptersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; growth and success. Whether it is working in the test plot, helping to farm the 9.5-acre FFA plot, assisting with mulch sales, or helping to facilitate CDE practices. Bambauerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance to the Jackson Center FFA Chapter has not gone unnoticed to The writer is education the members. coordinator for the Shelby Edwards, owner of Soil and Water Conserva- Curlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Meats, tion District. you will assist the counselors and camp directors with these responsibilities. The 2013 Conservation Day Camp will be held at the Shelby County Fish and Game Club. The dates for camp are June 25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27. If you would like to receive additional information about becoming a counselor or counselor-intraining for Conservation Day Camp, contact Lynda Adams, education coordinator, Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District at 492-6520, ext. 117 or lynda.adams@oh.nacdnet.net. The deadline to submit completed applications is May 24. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail if you have questions. Want to stay up-todate with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planned for 2013? Follow us on Facebook and our web page at www.shelbyswcd.org.

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has also played an integral part to the coordination and function of the Jackson Center FFA Chapter and its activities. The annual scholarship breakfasts would truly not be the same without the help of Curlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and their products. Edwards also took the time this year to open up the doors of his business to help prepare the members of the Meats Evaluation Team for competition. The Jackson Center FFA is looking forward to the next year and all of the opportunities that it will bring to its members. Congratulations to all of the award winners: â&#x20AC;˘ Star Greenhand Award, sponsored by Flying Pig BBQ, Tianne Spicer, freshman. â&#x20AC;˘ Star Chapter De-

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4-H Camp planned for June 5-8 The annual Shelby County 4-H Camp â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 will be held June 5-8 at 4-H Camp Clifton in Springfield. The 2013 4H Teen Camp Counselors have been working hard to plan great activities around the camp theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lasso Good Times at 4-H Camp.â&#x20AC;? Camp registration is due to the Shelby County Extension Office by May 8. Come to 4-H Camp Clifton and make new friends, enjoy time with old friends, learn new skills, and most of all, have a great time. The registration fee of $170

for Shelby County 4-H members and $190 for non 4-H members and non-Shelby County 4-H members covers boarding and food, T-shirt, and fun-filled activities for this four-day, threenight residential camping experience. Applications for financial aid are available upon request. Campers will check-in between 10-11:30 a.m. on June 5 and check-out between 9:30-10 a.m. on June 8. During camp youth will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate, and entertain. This

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Wednesday, May 1, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might dream up new ways of earning money or getting a new job. You might even see new applications or uses for something you already own. (Clever you.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror today and ask yourself what you can do to improve your appearance. How can you create a better image? (You never get a second chance to make a first impression.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have a powerful experience today that helps you understand the inner workings of something — or even your own inner workings. This is a good day for investigative study. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You will encounter somebody powerful today, quite likely in a meeting or group. This person might influence you to actually change your goals. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) By giving serious thought to something, you might change your life’s direction in some way. Lots of big ideas are coming your way right now, either from other sources or your own realizations. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You can study any subject diligently with fervor today. You’re keen to penetrate the secrets of religion, politics or some particular philosophy. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You will vehemently defend your best interests with taxes, debt, shared property and inheritances. You want to use your financial interest in something to your advantage. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Relationships with others are powerful and intense; nevertheless, today you have a chance to improve this relationship. Make sure you keep the discussion a two-way street. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You have big ideas about how to introduce reforms to where you work or make improvements in your surroundings. Speak up and tell others your ideas. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might fall in love with someone today. If this happens, it will be a strong crush! All your feelings are intense. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You can make some improvements to where you live today, especially to bathrooms, plumbing areas and laundry rooms. Get rid of what you no longer use, and make a clean sweep of things. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’re wonderfully convincing today, which makes this a strong day for those of you who teach, act, sell, market or write for a living. You will impact others with your words. YOU BORN TODAY You’re observant. In your communications, you are direct and prepared to take a stand on your beliefs. People respect you for your honesty and realistic point of view. You have a cutting sense of humor and are a fun-loving dinner companion or lover. In your year ahead, major changes will take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2004. Birthdate of: Judy Collins, singer; Tim McGraw, singer; Joanna Lumley, actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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100 years April 29, 1913 Notice was received at police headquarters yesterday afternoon warning officers of the approach of a C.H. & D. passenger train, northbound from Dayton, which had three coaches full of undesirable citizens on their way to Michigan. The police were at the station when the train pulled in, and although several men left the coaches, the officers made sure the fellows boarded the train before it pulled out. ——— Gus Eberenz, Howard Griffis, and Carl Purnell, caught 34 pounds of bass, croppies, and catfish a few miles up the Miami River yesterday afternoon. They caught a total of 28 fish, with 18 of these bass, the largest weighing 3 1/2 pounds. ——— Members of the Newman Fortnightly Club named officers for next year, when they held their final meeting of the current club year last evening with Mrs. Costolo. Mrs. Paul Lauterbur was named president; Mrs. Agnes Fitzgerald, vice president, and Miss Mary Burns, secretary and treasurer.

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April 29, 1938 Induction ceremonies for new members were held yesterday when members of the Sidney Kiwanis Club held their regular weekly luncheon meeting in the Voisard dining room in the Ohio building. Those inducted included Rev. W. Wood Duff, Robert PrinceArlington house, Weissinger, and Harry Dearth. Arnold Henke was in charge of the program. During the business session, a was apcommittee pointed to investigate the possibilities of holding a Soap Box Derby in Sidney during the coming months.

get the message and stop using them. I suspect that the risk of using the non-preferred products is modest, but nobody re50 years ally knows how much 29, 1963 April risk there is. If reducing Wright Watkins, Sidyour risk is easy, then ney real estate man, was why not? chosen next president of Dr. Roach regrets that the Sidney Optimist he is unable to answer in- Club by a two-vote mardividual letters, but will gin over educator Webincorporate them in the ster Geib, at the club’s column whenever possi- annual election held ble. Readers may email Tuesday noon at the questions to ToYourGood- Hotel Wagner. In other Healthmed.cornell.edu or business at Tuesday’s request an order form of meeting, James Andrews available health newslet- of the State Highway ters at P.O. Box 536475, Department and James

Davis of the Citizens Baughman National Bank were installed as new members by Glen Charles. ——— Miss Nancy Frantz, a senior at Holy Angels High School has been honored with a Scholarship Award to attend Nationwide Beauty Academy in Columbus. Nancy was one of the top winners from over 400 central-Ohio applicants. ——— Pearl M. Ginn, R.R. 1, Houston, lost $500 without even trying. The misfortune occurred when she failed to register for the Sidney Lucky Barrel while it was at Kaufman’s Store the past week. The barrel, now worth the maximum $600, was moved to the nearby Western Auto Store for another award attempt next Tuesday. ——— Shelby County Auditor Thomas Short was named president of the Sidney Lions Club when the membership held election of officers as a part of its regular meeting at the Hotel Wagner Wednesday evening. Named to serve with Short during the coming year are: Robert Sargeant, first vice president; Charles Nichols, second vice president; John McLane, secretary and treasurer.

25 years April 29, 1988 “Fairy Tale” is the theme for this year’s Sidney High School prom, to be held Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight in the school gymnasium. The seven students who are vying for the title of prom king are Rafael Hernandez, 17; Rob Harvey, 18; Andy Blair, 18; Mitch Phelps, 17; Chris Fogt, 18; Kurt Hilgefort, 18; and Alex Tenney, 18. Girls who are candidates for the title of prom queen are Lorri Card, 18; Angela Baker, 18; Elizabeth Smith, 18; Shannon Lawson, 18; Jessica Taulbee, 18; Christa Jannides, 17; and Heather Icenogle, 17.

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E-cigarettes harm smoker, not secondhand breather DEAR ABBY: findings from a I work in a small laboratory analyoffice with two sis that indicated former heavy that electronic smokers who cigarettes expose have now transiusers to harmful tioned to vapor/echemical ingredicigarettes. My ents, including concern is that carcinogens. they “smoke” However, those Dear their e-cigarettes elements were Abby in the office conNOT detected in Abigail stantly, and I exhaled vapor. Van Buren don’t know what DEAR ABBY: chemicals I am The woman who now breathing second- collaborated with me on hand. this letter is in her 80s Both of them are sen- and lives at an assistedior to me in rank and age, living facility. I am a and they pooh-pooh the caregiver and a senior notion that anything but myself, and I have water vapor is being ex- worked in this area for haled. six years. Am I making someWe read your column thing out of nothing, or on the days I care for her. should I be worried about She loves it and responds this? — CLEAN AIR verbally to all the letters. DEAR CLEAN AIR: Many times the situaYou don’t have anything tions spark good converto worry about, but your sation, even though her co-workers may. In 2009, short-term memory is the FDA announced the failing. Sometimes we

end up howling with laughter. She’s a delight and has the courage to still seek out relationships. This is what she asked me to help her to communicate. — KATE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS DEAR ABBY: I have been in assisted living for seven years. There are times when it can be lonely and boring. I’d like to meet some men for companionship, conversation and perhaps romance. The men here act so much older than me. They don’t start conversations. They stay in their rooms and watch TV and don’t seem interested in conversations. It’s hard because my memory isn’t what it used to be, but I do remember how nice it was to have male companionship. Do you have any ideas to make my life

a little more interesting? — LONELY WOMAN DEAR LONELY: Start by making sure you participate in all the activities your assistedliving facility offers. Shared mealtimes and holiday celebrations also present opportunities to mingle. The trick is to find something you have in common with these men — sports, games, music, movies. Because longterm memory outlasts short-term memory, some of them might find it easier to discuss their youth than the present. Encourage your caregiver, Kate, to take you places where you can meet other seniors. And while you’re at it, why not invite some of the men to join you both during your Dear Abby sessions? It’s a way to draw people out and get to know them better.

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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Anyone lose a giant head made of Styrofoam and fiberglass? That's what officials at an upstate New York college are asking after the men’s crew team found the unusual object floating in the Hudson River. Officials at Marist College in Poughkeepsie say the team was prac-

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CHIHUAHUAS, Relocating out of state and we need a very loving patient home for our two indoor Chihuahuas. Female (Gigi) is 5 years old, gold in color, kind and loving, but likes to bark at any disturbance outside. She is the protector. She has a great attitude. She has not been spayed but is housebroken. Male (Mercedes) is a 7 year old Blue Chihuahua who can have a bit of temperment - does not do well with kids but he is loving and great companion for the right person. He is housebroken but likes to mark his territory so he always wears belly bands which will be supplied. $100 for the pair (negotiable). We would love to keep them together as they love each other very much! (937)451-2335 after 3pm.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 130333 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on May 23, 2013. Project 130333 is located in Shelby County, LRLOCK ONE and is a MISCELLANEOUS project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation. Apr. 22,29 2385732

PUBLIC NOTICE It is hereby ordered by the City of Sidney that 532 N. Main is declared a dangerous building and therefore the owner is required to repair and make safe or to raze and remove said building no later than May 21, 2013. By order of David Brulport, Building Inspector Apr. 22, 29, May 6 2386828

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Washington Township (Shelby Co.) Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the Washington Township House, to consider a request for a Variance to split an existing 24.690 acre parcel located at 2355 S. Kuther Road, into 2 parcels. Parcel “A” to contain 15.994 Ac+- and Parcel “B” to contain 8.696 Ac.+-. The parcels do not meet the required 20 acre minimum. John E. Huntzinger Washington Township Zoning Board of Appeals – Chairman Apr. 29 2388893

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SIDNEY CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SIDNEY, OHIO Planning Commission Case No. Z-13-03 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013, as part of the City Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Sidney Municipal Building, Sidney, Ohio. Council is to make a recommendation in the matter of: THE CITY OF SIDNEY IS PROPOSING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE (PART 11, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES) RELATED TO BANQUET/RECPETION FACILITIES. Any person or persons having an interest in, or being affected by, this matter are welcome to attend the public hearing to express their concern and/or present written statements for City Council to consider in its review of this proposal. Information concerning the matter may be reviewed in the office of Planning and Zoning, Municipal Building. Any person with a disability requiring special assistance should contact me at 498-8131. Barbara Dulworth, AICP, Community Services Director Apr. 29 2387988

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SIDNEY CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SIDNEY, OHIO Planning Commission Case No. Z-13-02 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013, as part of the City Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Sidney Municipal Building, Sidney, Ohio. Council is to make a recommendation in the matter of: CENTRAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (CBE) REZONING: JOHN DEEDS, ON BEHALF OF CBE, IS REQUESTING THE REZONING OF 102 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF MIAMI AVE AND POPLAR ST, FROM R-3, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-1, LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Any person or persons having an interest in, or being affected by, this matter are welcome to attend the public hearing to express their concern and/or present written statements for City Council to consider in its review of this proposal. Information concerning the matter may be reviewed in the office of Planning and Zoning, Municipal Building. Any person with a disability requiring special assistance should contact me at 498-8131. Barbara Dulworth, AICP Community Services Director Apr. 29

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to the satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on 05/15/2013 at on or after 9:30 am at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, 700 Russell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Unit 1113 Michael Terry, P.O. Box 23, Jellico, TN 37762, wagon, boxes, shelf.; Unit 1215: Joshua Ashcraft 1125 Hilltop Ave. Apt. E, Sidney, OH 45365, lamps, golf clubs, scooter; Unit 1220: John W. Clack Jr., 1503 Spruce Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365, playpen, dresser, toys; Unit 1228: Sherri Shaeffer, 1187 Apple Blossom Lane, Sidney, OH 45365, Christmas tree, stone bench, tote; Unit 7508: Angie Hershey, 7878 Cecil, Sidney, OH 45365, kitchen table, dresser, bed. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. Auctioneer Joseph C. Tate as executive administrator. Apr. 29, May 6 2387356

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO Shelby County Clerk ofCourts P.O. Box 809, 100 Court St. Sidney,OH 45365 United States ofAmerica, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Robert J. Hilyard, et al Case No. 13 CV 00000I Robert J. Hilyard, whose last known address is 5326 Richmoore Rd., Springfield OH 45503, and ifdeceased, all heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees, Unknown Spouse(s) ofall heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees and Jane Doe, Unknown Spouse ofRobert 1. HIlyard, whose addresses are unknown, will hereby take notice that on January 23, 2013, United States of America, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, filed its Amended Complaint in Foreclosure and Marshalling ofLiens in the Common Pleas Court ofShelby County, Ohio, 100 Court St., Sidney OH 4365 being Case No. 13 CV 000001 against Robert 1. Hilyard, et al praying for judgment in the amount of$122,369.18 with interest thereon according to the terms of the note from December 4, 2012 until paid and for foreclosure of said Mortgage Deed on the following described real estate, ofwhich said Defendants, Robert 1. Hilyard are the owners of: Real estate located at 1806 Robert Place, Sidney, OH 45365 as further described in Plaintffs mortgage recorded on August 16, 1996 in Volume 606 page171 ofthe Mortgage Records of Shelby County, Ohio. and that Defendants, Robert J. Hilyard, and if deceased, all heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees, Unknown Spouse(s) ofall heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees and Jane Doe, Unknown Spouse ofRobert 1. Hilyard, be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to payor to cause to be paid said judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order ofSale be issued to the SheriffofShelby County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise in the Sidney Daily News and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free andclear ofall claims, liens and interest ofany ofthe parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale ofsaid premises be applied to the Plaintiffs judgment and for such other relief to which United States of America, acting through the Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture is entitled. Said Defendants are directed to the Amended Complaint wherein notice under the fair debt collection practice act is given. Said Defendants are required to answer within twenty-eight days after the publication. Said Defendants will take notice that you are required to answer said Complaint on or before the __ day of 2013 or judgment will be rendered accordingly. Plaintiff, Stephen D. Miles Vincent A. Lewis Attorneys for Plaintiff 18 W. Monument Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45402 Apr. 22, 29, May 6 2386749

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Monday, April 29, 2013

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REPLAY 50 years ago April 29, 1963 Neil Goecke garnered a torrid 251 game to set the pace for the final session of the Nite Owl League at Community Lanes in Minster the other evening.

25 years ago April 29, 1988 Fort Loramie spotted Fairlawn a 3-0 lead but then scored 11 unanswered to win 11-3. For the Redskins, Doug Sherman had a home run and three runs batted in, Willie Schulze had a home run, Tim Barhorst drove in two, Ted Mescher had two hits and Jeff Gephart two hits.

10 years ago April 29, 2003 Sidney was on the verge of only its second win of the season, but Piqua rallied to pull out a 12-11 victory. Sidney had one of its best offensive outputs of the season, getting 12 hits. Ashley Martz was 4-for-5 with a home run, Kristi Burns belted a home run, and Amanda Woodard was 2-for-3.

CALENDAR High school sports TODAY Baseball West Milton at Lehman Sidney at Piqua Russia at Jackson Center Houston at Anna Fairlawn at Fort Loramie National Trail at Versailles Riverside at Fairbanks Softball Houston at Anna Fairlawn at Fort Loramie New Bremen at Minster Russia at Jackson Center Sidney at Piqua Versailles at St. Marys Riverside at Fairbanks Boys tennis Sidney at Northwestern

NEEDING HELP Piqua’s Rolf signs with Chargers According to Chargers.com, the San Diego Chargers have signed former Piqua and Utah tight end David Rolf as an undrafted free agent. After converting from defensive end to tight end in 2011, Rolf Played in 11 games with five starts in 2012. He had 10 receptions for 95 yards, with a career-high 46 yards on two catches against Utah State. Rolf also made two grabs against both Northern Colorado and Arizona and caught a twopoint conversion against Colorado.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I can honestly sit here and say this is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make in my life.” —Shane Larkin, son of former Red Barry Larkin, after announcing he will leave school for the NBA

ON THIS DATE IN 1961 — ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” debuts. 1970 — Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West hits a 60-foot desperation shot at the buzzer to tie Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The Knicks outscore the Lakers 9-6 in the overtime for a 111108 win. 2007 — Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has an unassisted triple play in the seventh inning of the Rockies’ 9-7 win over Atlanta. It’s the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history and the first since 2003.

Contact Sports Editor Ken Barhorst with story ideas, sports scores and game stats by phone at (937) 498-5960; email, kbarhorst@civitasmedia.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Sidney sweeps Piqua titles PIQUA — The Sidney High boys and girls track teams were busy over the weekend, competing in the Wapakoneta Relays on Friday night. But that didn’t stop them from winning the team titles in the Piqua Invitational on Saturday. The Jacket boys totaled 106 points to beat four other teams, including Toledo Rogers, Lehman, Lima Senior and Piqua. Sidney had six first-place finishes. Anthony Yates won the 400 dash in 52.37, Blake Steenrod won the 800 in 2:06.42, Jared Tangeman won the 3200 in 1034.92, Jake Selanders won the 100 hurdles in 15.9, Andre Spillers won the shot put at 45-10, and the Sidney 3200 relay team of Steenrod, Joel Fannon, Chris Musser and Tangeman won in 8:55.95. Jacob Davis was second in the 100 and the high jump, Tangeman was second to Mike Ullery/Civitas Media Lehman’s Joe Fuller in the 1600, Quinten McKenzie was LAUREN BOYD clears the bar on this attempt in the pole vault Saturday at the Piqua Invitasecond in the pole vault at 9 tional. Boyd had quite a weekend, winning the pole vault at this meet, and also taking first Frifeet, and the 400, 800 and day night in the Wapakoneta Relays. 1600 relay teams were all runner-up. In addition to Fuller, who won the 1600 in 4:48.08, Brad Montgomery also won an event, the discus at 148-1. His brother Brad was second in 130-0. In addition, Erick Jackson was second in the 400 and Fuller added a second in the 3200. In the Wapak Relays Friday, the Sidney boys placed eighth with 22 points and got a win from the 800 sprint medley relay team in 1:39.71. The runners were Devon Brown, Davis, Kaleb Martin and Yates. The Sidney girls also took first at Piqua with 120 points to 97 for Rogers. Brandi Johnson soared 16feet, 8.5 inches to win the high jump for the Lady Jackets, and Lauren Boyd won the pole vault at 9 feet. Stevie Shepherd won the 800 in 2:37.18 and Heather West the Mike Ullery/Civitas Media 1600 in 5:52. SCOTT STEWART of Sidney competes in the high jump Saturday at the Piqua Invitational. See TRACK/Page 18 Stewart placed in the event, helping the Sidney boys to the team title.

Cingrani helps Reds avoid sweep WASHINGTON (AP) — Tony Cingrani started the fourth inning with a strikeout, but the batter reached on a wild pitch. The next hitter doubled, and after striking out Bryce Harper, another batter walked to load the bases. But as he always does, Cingrani kept attacking. With the bases loaded, Cingrani threw only one ball while striking out Ian Desmond and threw only one more ball while striking out Adam LaRoche for the Reds rookie’s fourth K of the inning. “That’s what I do,” he said. But not usually like that. Cingrani struck out a career-high 11 and the Reds beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 Sunday to avoid a fourgame sweep. “He threw strikes. He threw near strikes, some tease strikes,” Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker said of Cingrani, who allowed two hits in six shutout innings. “He was around the plate.” Cingrani joined Joe Nuxhall, Mario Soto, Tim Birtsas and Frankie Rodriguez as the only Reds with a four-strikeout inning. Brandon Phillips had a two-run single as the Reds (14-12) improved to a major league-worst 2-9 on the road. “I can’t stress enough, I’m just happy to get a win,” Baker said. Cingrani also became the first Cincinnati rookie to strike out 10 in a game since Johnny Cueto struck out 10

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CINCINNATI REDS starting pitcher Tony Cingrani deliversvduring the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Sunday in Washington. San Diego Padres on July 22, 2008, and the first left-handed Reds rookie to do so since Dennys Reyes struck out 12 Pittsburgh Pirates on August 20, 1998. “He was good,” said Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, whose team fell to 13-12. “I don’t even know. Is he a rookie?”

Desmond was told yes. “Yeah, he’s got good stuff,” Desmond said. Cingrani apparently hasn’t caught everyone’s attention yet, but if he keeps increasing his strikeouts — eight in his first start, nine in his second and now 11 in his third — he will soon enough. The Reds, who had one hit

in each of the series’ first two games, found enough offense Sunday to lead from the first inning onward. Cincinnati had four infield singles, and not only did No. 9 hitter Cingrani and No. 8 hitter Corky Miller score after their infield hits, Miller scored on an infield hit by Zack Cozart.

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Versailles edges Loramie for tourney title FORT LORAMIE — Versailles edged Fort Loramie 9-8 in nine innings to capture the championship of the Fort Loramie Softball Invitational Saturday. The Lady Tigers routed Lehman 21-1 in their first game, and Fort Loramie blanked Riverside 8-0 to get to the finals. In the other game, Riverside beat Lehman 15-0. • Against Lehman, Versailles got a big day from Madison Monnin, who had four hits, including a triple and a home run. She also scored four times. Miranda Huddle was 3-for-5 with a double and four runs scored, Rachel Kremer had two hits with a double, Samantha Kremer had two hits, Hannah Knoop singled and doubled, Megan Murphy had two doubles, and Rachel Wenning had two singles. Lehman managed

only two hits. • Fort Loramie got three hits from Darian Rose against Riverside, two of them doubles. Ashley Ordean had two hits, and Elizabeth Barhorst had two singles and a double. Taylor Goings had two hits for the Lady Pirates. • Riverside got four hits from Karla Castle in the win over Lehman, three hits from Monica Hurley, and two hits each from Goings, Christyn Wietholter and Jessica Davis. Lehman again managed only two hits. • In the championship game, Versailles scored five times in the second and had single runs in the first and third to take a 7-2 lead on the Lady Redskins. But Loramie came back with two in the fourth and three in the fifth to tie it up. It stayed that way until the ninth, when

Versailles scored twice on a two-out, two-run double by Hannah Knopp. Loramie got a double in the bottom of the ninth from Ashley Ordean, and she later scored on a fielder’s choice. But the Lady Redskins couldn’t get the tying run. Knopp was 4-for-6, as was Madison Monnin, who had a double. Kayla McEldowney and Samantha Kremer both had three hits and Rachel Kremer and Rachel Wenning two hits each. Rose had a single, double and home run for Loramie, Paige Ordean had a home run, and Holly Frey had three hits. The linescores: Versailles ........660 63_21 23 1 Lehman...........001 00_ 1 2 6 WP: Wenning; LP: Bundy ——

The linescores: Riverside......000 000 0_0 4 0 Loramie........303 110 x_8 10 1 WP: Ordean; LP: Wietholter

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The linescores: Riverside.........109 34_17 15 0 Lehman...........000 00_ 0 2 4 WP: Wietholter; LP: Bundy Records: Lehman 5-9, Riverside 12-7. ——

The linescores: Versailles .151 000 002_9 20 2 Loramie ...011 230 001_8 12 4 WP: Wenning; LP: Ordean Records: Loramie 11-4.

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Houston splits with Elida HOUSTON — Houston hosted Elida in a twin bill on Saturday and the two split, Houston winning 7-2 in the first game and Elida taking the second 10-6. The verdicts left the Lady Wildcats 14-4 on the year. In the first game, Kayla New allowed Elida just four hits, and Houston broke open a close game with four runs in the fifth, the key hit being a two-run double from Kortney Phipps. Nicolette Holthaus had three hits, including a double.

Lehman wins TRACK Invitational at Houston and committing eight errors. Lehman and Newton met in the championship and the Cavs wasted o time, plating four in the first. That was plenty fo Hemmelgarn, wo went the distance for the cavs and struck out five, with just one walk. Hemmelgarn, Cole Proffitt, Copella and Drew Westerheide all had two hits for the Cavs. Joe Skelton belted a home run, Spearman had a triple, and Westerheide and Austin Arnold both doubled. Lehman goes to 12-4 on the year. The linescores: Newton ...........806 50_19 17 2 Houston ...........200 00_ 2 4 8 Hussing (WP), Alexander (4) and Schwartz); Miller (LP), Jolley (3) and Riffell. —— Lehman......160 124 0_14 15 6 Riverside....310 201 0_ 7 10 3 Bosway (WP) and Schutt; Herron (LP), Dak. Bollinger (4) and Dal. Bollinger. —— Riverside.......320 002 0_7 6 1 Houston ........000 300 0_3 8 1 Kelsey (WP), Proffitt (5) and Dal. Bollinger; Pence (LP), Riffell (4) and Miller. Records: Riverside 12-7, Houston 2-13 —— Lehman......400 500 5_13 14 3 Newton ......100 100 0_ 2 9 2 Hemmelgarn (WP) and Proffitt; Courtney (LP), Ferrell (4), Delkamp (7) and Schwartz. Records: Lehman 14-4.

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Minster wins Loramie Inv. FORT LORAMIE — Minster won the championship of the fourteam Fort Loramie Invitational Saturday, beating Celina 8-3 and Elida 4-2 to run their record to 13-1 on the season. In the other action in the tournament, Fort Loramie lost 1-0 to Celina and 3-0 to Elida. • Fort Loramie outhit Celina 4-3 but couldn’t get any runs off Vogel, ruining an excellent pitching performance from Devon Braun.

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Piqua Invitational Saturday at Piqua GIRLS Final team standings — 1. Sidney 120, 2. Toledo Rogers 97, 3. Piqua 73, 4. Lima Senior 41, 5. Lehman 15. Sidney, Lehman results Top five figures in scoring 100 dash — 3. Olivia Gorman, Lehman, 14.18; 5. Mersadie Timmons, Sidney, 14.29. 200 dash — 2. Brandi Johnson, Sidney, 27.01; 3. Kylee Watercutter, Sidney, 27.58. 400 dash — 3. Brennan Harvey, Sidney, 67.42; 4. Megan Lewis, Sidney, 67.57; 5. Elizabeth Barr, Sidney, 67.68. 800 run — 1. Stevie Shepherd, Sidney, 2:37.18; 5. Carolin Heitmeyer, Lehman, 2:49.75. 1600 run — 1. Heather West, Sidney, 5:52; 2. Stevie Shepherd, Sidney, 5:53.59; 3. Carolin Heitmeyer, Lehman, 6:09.73. 3200 run — 2. Heather West, Sidney, 13:45.22; 3. Megan McKnight, Sidney, 14:39.66. 100 hurdles — 3. Kaitlyyn Davis, Sidney, 19.08; 4. Sara Fuller,Lehman, 19.81. 300 hurdles — 2. Kaitlyn Davis, Sidney, 51.98. 400 relay — 2. Sidney (Johnson, Davis, Timmons, Watercutter) 51.82. 800 relay — 2. Sidney (Johnson, Lewis, Timmons, Watercutter) 1:50.33. 1600 relay — 3. Sidney (Watercutter, Harvey, Barr, West) 4:33.61. 3200 relay — 1. Sidney (Shepherd, McKnight, Spaugy, Seving) 111:20.56. High jump — 3. Megan Lewis, Sidney, 4-6; 4. Kaitlyn Davis, Sidney, 4-6. Pole vault — 1. Lauren Boyd, Sidney, 9-6; 2. Tina Echemann, Sidney, 8-0; 4. Elizabeth Barr, Sidney, 8-0. Long jump — 1. Brandi Johnson, Sidney, 16-8.5; 3. Olivia Gorman, Lehman, 144.75. Shot put — 2. Bria Foy, Sidney, 34-3. BOYS Final team standings — 1.

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our chances but we couldn’t come up with the timely hits with outs, so we left eight runners stranded.” Sidney got doubles from Josie Raterman and Macy Homan. Madison Barker struck out eight for the Lady Jackets.

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header with Arcanum, losing the first game 5-1 and winning the second 4-3. In the first game, Julie Brown homered for the Lady Cardinals. In the second, Meagan Brandt, Rachel Parker and Haley Moeller all had two hits, and Kristin Sprague had an RBI single

The linescore: The linescores: Wayne ...........101 001 0_3 9 0 First game: Sidney ...........000 000 0_0 2 2 Elida .............020 000 0_2 4 2 WP: Williams; LP: Barker Houston ........120 040 x_7 6 2 Records: Sidney 4-10, WP: New; LP: Brown Wayne 4-8. —— Second game: —— The linescores: Bremen splits Elida ..........202 114 0_10 13 1 Houston .....000 020 4_ 6 8 9 doubleheader WP: Black; LP: M. Stang ARCANUM — New Records: Houston 14-4, Elida 7-7. Bremen split a double-

Sidney loses to Wayne 3-0 Sidney lost 3-0 to Wayne in softball action Saturday in a game coach Deron Barker called his team’s best defensive game of the season. “This was our best game defensively,” he said. “We only gave up one earned run. We had

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In addition, the 3200 relay team of Shepherd, Megan McKnight, Lauren Spaugy and Olivia Seving won in 11:20.56. Sidney added a lot of seconds. Johnson was second in the 200 in 27.01, Shepherd second in the 1600, West second in the 3200, Kaitlyn Davis second in the 300 hurdles, Tina Echemann second in the pole vault, Bria Foy second in the shot put, and the 400 and 800 relay teams were also second. And in the Wapak Relays Friday, the pole vault trio of Boyd, Echemann and Elizabeth Barr finished first, with Boyd the overall winner at 9-6. • Anna also competed in the Wapak Relays, with the boys finishing second. Anna won the 400 relay in 45.16 with the team of Gage Uderman, Brady Cates, Matthew Lindsey and Nate Bollheimer. • Fairlawn competed in the Waynesfield Invitational on Friday, the boys placing seventh with 65 points and the girls eighth with 37. The boys’ performance was highlighted by Cole Cummings, who uncorked a 161-11 to win the discus. It was a new meet record as well as a new school record. Trey Everett, won the high jump at 6-4 and the long jump at 21-1, and was also second in the 110 hurdles in 16.1. The 800 relay was second in 1:35.48. Meanwhile, Olivia Cummings also broke meet and school records with a heave of 43-feet, 11-inches in the shot put. She also won the discus with a distance of 125-4.

In the second game, Houston trailed 10-1 going to the bottom of the seventh and rallied for four runs. But it wasn’t enough to overtake the Lady Bulldogs. Macey Stang had a single and a double, and Alyssa Stang had two hits and drove in three runs for Houston.

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Sidney 106, 2. Rogers 89, 3, Lehman 61, 4. Lima Senior 59, 5. Piqua 33. Sidney, Lehman results 100 dash — 2. Jacob Davis, Sidney, 11.65; 4. Justin Stewart, Lehman, 11.99. 200 dash — 4. Devon Brown, Sidney, 24.16; 5. Kaleb Martin, Sidney, 24.17. 400 dash — 1. Anthony Yates, Sidney, 52.37; 2. Erick Jackson, Lehman, 53.3; 5. Jacob Roedeiger, Sidney, 56.17. 800 run — 1. Blake Steenrod, Sidney, 2:06.42; 5. Dean Fannon, Sidney, 2:20.9. 1600 run — 1. Joe Fuller, Lehman, 4:48.08; 2. Jared Tangeman, Sidney, 4:48.63; 3. Chris Musser, Sidney, 4:52.9. 3200 run — 1. Jared Tangeman, Sidney, 10:34.94; 2. Joe Fuller, Lehman, 10:55.05; 3. Chris Musser, Sidney, 11:30.17. 100 hurdles — 1. Jake Selanders, Sidney, 15.9; 3. Teddy Jackson, Lehman, 16.52; 5. Mitchell Slater, Lehman, 17.59. 300 hurdles — 3. Mitchell Slater, Lehman, 43.96; 5. Teddy Jackson, Lehman, 46.38. 400 relay — 2. Sidney (Martin, Fannon, Herd, Davis) 45.37 800 relay — 2. Sidney (Martin, Yates, Brown, Davis) 1:32.05. 1600 relay — 2. Sidney (Martin, Steenrod, Brown, Yates) 3:38.05. 3200 relay — 1.Sidney (Steenrod, Fannon, Musser, Tangemann) 8:55.95. High jump — 2. Davis, Sidney, 5-8; 4. Scott Stewart, Sidney, 5-6. Pole vault — 2. Quinten McKenzie, Sidney, 9-0. Long jump — 3. Erick Jackson, Lehman, 17-5.25; 5. Scott Stewart, Sidney, 16-9.75. Shot put — 1. Andre Spillers, Sidney, 45-10.5; 2. Brad Montgomery, Lehman, 45-4; 5. Ben Montgomery, Lehman, 40-2.5. Discus — 1. Brad Montgomery, Lehman, 148-1; 2. Ben Montgomery, Lehman, 130-0. —— Wapakoneta Relays Friday at Wapakoneta GIRLS Final team standings — 1. Ottawa-Glandorf 93, 2. Defiance 66, 3. Coldwater 50, 4. Lima Shawnee 42, 5. Spencerville 41, 6. Wapak 35, 7. Sidney 31, 8. St. Marys 19, 9. South Adams 16. 10. Anna 10. Sidney, Anna results Top six figured in scoring 800 relay — 2. Sidney (Johnson, Davis, Timmons, Watercutter) 1:50.9. 3200 relay — 5. Sidney

(Shepherd, Seving, McKnight, West) 10:54.17. 6400 relay — 3. Sidney (Shepherd, Seving, McKnight, West) 24:22.19. 400 shuttle hurdles relay — 6. Anna (Michael, Buehler, Hagemann, Bergman) 1:21.44. Pole vault relay — 1. Sidney (1. Lauren Boyd, 9-6; 4. Tina Echemann, 8-0; 6. Elizabeth Barr, 7-6) 4. Anna (12. Kayla Moore, 6-0; 12. Kirsten Moore, 6-0; 12. Hunter Knouff, 6-0). High jump relay — 4. Anna (9 , tie, Amy Albers, Brittnee Axe, Bonnie Altstaetter, 4-6). Long jump relay — 4. Sidney (2. Brandi Johnson, 158.25; 17. Mariah Bowser, 12-6; 24. Katie Harrod, 12-0.5. Shot put relay — 6. Anna (5. Megan Fogt, 34-8; 17. Jessica Hamberg, 27-9.5; 26. Hannah Eilerman, 22-2.25 BOYS Final team standings — O-G 68.5, 2. Anna 66, 3. Coldwater 64, 4. Defiance 44.5, 5. Wapakoneta, Shawnee 35, 7. Spencerville 31, 8. Sidney 22, 9. St. Marys 21, 10. South Adams 16. Sidney, Anna results 400 relay — 1. Anna (Uderman, Cates, Lindsey, Bollheimer) 45.16. 800 relay — 3. Anna (Rioch, Bruce, Cates, Bollheimer) 1:34.61. 1600 relay — 3. Anna (Arling, Rioch, Berning, Cates) 3:37.16. 3200 relay — 4. Anna (Berning, Steinke, Gaier, Larger) 8:41.9. 6400 relay — 2. Anna (Larger, Steinke, McKee, Gaier) 19:16.79. 800 sprint medley relay — 1. Sidney (Brown, Davis, Martin, Yates) 1:37.9; 2. Anna Uderman, Bruce, Bollheimer, Cates) 1:39.71. High jump relay — 5. Sidney (7. Jacob Davis 5-6; 12. Scott Stewart 5-3; 24. Tyren Cox 5-0. Pole vault relay — 4. Anna (13. Jared Bettinger 100; 13. Michael Wampler 10-0; 21. Korash Assani 8-0); 5. Sidney (12. Jake Selanders 10-6, 18. David Young 9-0; 21. Quinten McKenzie 8-0). Shot put relay — 2. Anna (9. Ryan Spicer 42-8; 13. Logan Grewe 41-9.75; Chandler Cotterman, 36-0.5). Discus relay — 2. Anna (1. Ryan Spicer 151-10; 10. Ian Douglas 119-4; 17. Logan Grewe 108-9. Long jump relay — 6. Sidney (11. Jalen Herd 17-0-75; 16. Scott Stewart 16-8.75; 22. Reign Vanboorhis 15-9.75)

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Blue Jackets fall short of playoffs COLUMBUS (AP) — Todd Richards got up on Sunday morning and the sun didn’t come out. He wasn’t surprised. “In a lot of different ways it was raining,” the Columbus Blue Jackets’ coach said. A day after barely missing the playoffs, Columbus players, management and coaching staff were pleased with their strong finish while distraught they didn’t accomplish their main goal. “There’s pride and disappointment all wrapped up together,” Richards said. “I’m real proud of the team, the way they played, where we were at, where we were able to get to. But there’s a huge disappointment that we came

up one point short. It takes a lot of the flair out of the good things you were able to do.” The Blue Jackets finished tied for eighth in the Western Conference with Minnesota, but were bumped out of the playoffs on a tiebreaker. So Minnesota, which stumbled to the finish line while the Blue Jackets won eight of their final nine games, will take on Chicago. A crowd of 19,000 roared for most of Saturday night’s 3-1 victory over Nashville, then left quietly after finding out their team fell short. The players vowed to be better next year. “Of course we had a pretty good season,” goalie Sergei Bobrovsky

said. “We have to just keep going.” Columbus was 5-12-2 and worst in the NHL in late February. Almost everyone figured this was another lost season. The Blue Jackets were far and away the worst team in the league a year ago, and that was even before they met the demand of their best player, Rick Nash, and traded him away to the New York Rangers. “All the so-called experts picked us to finish dead last,” defenseman Jack Johnson said. “It’s kind of the old thing, when someone says you can’t do it you’re determined to prove them wrong.” Something changed. The club went on a franchise-record 12-game

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NASCAR NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota Owners 400 Results The Associated Press Saturday At Richmond International Raceway Richmond, Va. Lap length: .75 miles (Start position in parentheses. 1. (17. Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 406 laps, 111.2 rating, 47 points, $237,311. 2. (5. Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 406, 127.1, 43, $196,668. 3. (7. Joey Logano, Ford, 406, 97, 41, $161,618. 4. (6. Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 406, 118.9, 41, $147,474. 5. (16. Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 406, 93.1, 40, $118,435. 6. (28. Carl Edwards, Ford, 406, 96.3, 38, $141,735. 7. (1. Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 406, 132.4, 39, $149,976. 8. (34. Aric Almirola, Ford, 406, 73.3, 36, $126,746. 9. (14. Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 406, 112.6, 36, $114,630. 10. (19. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 406, 81.7, 34, $101,585. 11. (3. Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 406, 80.9, 33, $129,671. Jimmie Johnson, 12. (26. Chevrolet, 406, 99.7, 32, $130,521. 13. (29. Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 406, 72.8, 31, $115,501. 14. (24. A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 406, 73, 30, $109,143. 15. (15. Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 406, 75.9, 29, $117,368. 16. (12. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 406, 66, 28, $128,046. 17. (9. Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 406, 94.3, 27, $112,860. 18. (21. Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 406, 74.5, 26, $123,835. 19. (32. Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 406, 64.7, 25, $104,543. 20. (20. David Ragan, Ford, 406, 60.1, 24, $103,518. 21. (4. Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 406, 78.5, 23, $94,585. 22. (22. David Reutimann, Toyota, 406, 54.2, 22, $91,368. 23. (18. Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 406, 58.6, 21, $88,957. 24. (8. Kyle Busch, Toyota, 406, 98.9, 21, $121,468. Landon Cassill, 25. (31. Chevrolet, 406, 52.7, 19, $79,560. Jamie McMurray, 26. (13. Chevrolet, 406, 79.3, 18, $105,130. 27. (37. David Gilliland, Ford, 405, 49.1, 17, $78,635. 28. (27. Josh Wise, Ford, 404, 44.7, 0, $78,010. 29. (30. Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 402, 42.6, 15, $75,385. 30. (40. Casey Mears, Ford, 402, 42.4, 14, $84,710. 31. (25. David Stremme, Toyota, 402, 40.5, 13, $75,085. 32. (39. J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 401, 40.6, 12, $74,935. 33. (23. Brad Keselowski, Ford, 398, 73.3, 11, $128,251. 34. (42. Timmy Hill, Ford, 397, 29.9, 10, $74,685. 35. (2. Brian Vickers, Toyota, accident, 392, 67.6, 0, $94,285. 36. (33. Greg Biffle, Ford, 391, 49.7, 8, $92,305. 37. (36. Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 368, 29.9, 7, $82,170. 38. (10. Mark Martin, Toyota, 349, 86, 6, $77,200. 39. (41. Joe Nemechek, Toyota, vibration, 245, 32.2, 0, $65,200. 40. (43. Brian Keselowski, Toyota, brakes, 186, 26.8, 4, $61,200. 41. (35. Michael McDowell, Ford, brakes, 121, 33.6, 3, $57,200. 42. (11. Marcos Ambrose, Ford, engine, 109, 63.8, 2, $80,414. 43. (38. Mike Bliss, Toyota, brakes, 17, 25.5, 0, $49,700. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 92.141 mph. Time of Race: 3 hours, 18 minutes, 17 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.343 seconds. Caution Flags: 11 for 75 laps. Lead Changes: 10 among 7 drivers. Lap Leaders: M.Kenseth 1-36; C.Bowyer 37-42; M.Kenseth 43-111; C.Bowyer 112-218; M.Kenseth 219253; Ky.Busch 254-293; Ku.Busch 294-329; J.Montoya 330-396; K.Harvick 397; J.Burton 398-404; K.Harvick 405-406. Top 12 in Points: 1. J.Johnson, 343; 2. C.Edwards, 300; 3. K.Kahne, 297; 4. D.Earnhardt Jr., 297; 5. C.Bowyer, 290; 6. Bra.Keselowski, 284; 7. Ky.Busch, 278; 8. G.Biffle, 272; 9. K.Harvick, 271; 10. P.Menard, 271; 11. A.Almirola, 258; 12. J.McMurray, 245.

Westfall 5. Aaron Orr 6. Brandon Vaughan 7. Steve Billenstein 8. Nick Katterhnery 9. David Treon 10. Mike Dirksen 11. Ryan Sutter 12. John Phlipot, Jr. 13. Brent Hole 14. Dave Daugherty 15. Schuyler Nahre 16. Jon Henry 17. Scott Williams 18. Jesse Bitterling 19. Scott Bowersock 20. Chad Rosenbeck 21. Zach Schroeder 22. Rob Williams 23. Tim Richardson 24. Brad Hess Eldora Stock Cars Heat winners: Paul Pardo, Barney Craig, Jeremy Creech. A-Feature: 1. Barney Craig 2. Jordan Conover 3. Chris Douglas 4. Shawn Phillipi 5. Casey Barr 6. Anthony Goode 7. Eric Sandlin 8. Frank Paladino 9. Wayne Williams 10. Jeremy Creech 11. Earnie Woodard 12. Bradley Caudill 13. Brad Conover 14. Adam Schaeff 15. Cody Timmerman 16. Dean Pitts 17. Alex Peace 18. Rob Trent 19. Ricky Ray Dillon 20. Mark Wooten 21. Corey Wooten 22. Rodney Lacey 23. Paul Pardo Tuff Trucks winners: Mike Heat Sawmiller, Jerry Sawmiller. A-Feature: 1. Logan Yelton 2. Jerry Sawmiller 3. Roy Miller 4. Mike Sawmiller 5. Daniel Crowder 6. Aaron Myers 7. Danny Kelly 8. Erik Wolleson 9. Robbie Starkey 10. Dylan Myers 11. Kenneth Osborne, Jr.

Shady Bowl Shady Bowl Speedway DeGraff Saturday’s results Late Models Fast Qualifier: Greg Stapleton 13.470 Dash Winner: Josh Smith Heat Winner: Landon Sciacca Feature: 1. Greg Stapleton 2. Nathan Herron 3. Sam Heckman 4. Brandon Bayse 5. Matthew Parsons 6. Mike Ward 7. Josh Smith 8. Austin Troyer 9. Landon Sciacca 10. Russ Bobb 11. Chris Abbott 12. Larry Harris Modifieds Fast Qualifier: Greg Stapleton 13.551 Dash Winner: Brad Williams Heat Winner: Bill Burba Feature: 1. Greg Stapleton 2. Bill Burba 3. Chad Poole 4. Buck Purtee 5. Rob Yelton 6. Brad Yelton 7. Mike Pippin 8. Logan McPherson 9. Terry Purtee 10. Josh Sage 11. Brad Williams 12. Rob Schaeff Sport Stocks Fast Qualifier: James Harding 15.228 Dash Winner: Rodney Roush Heat Winner: Ricky Young Feature: 1. Rodney Roush 2. Joe Hensel 3. Andy Heath 4. Dillon Snapp 5. Richard Roush 6. Ricky Young 7. Jay Lakins Jr. 8. Brian Reeser 9. Scott Sullenberger 10. Kevin Brandyberry 11. Robert Roush 12. James Harding 13. Mike Schaffer 14. Mark Smith 15. Jesse Gade 16. Roger Roush Pro 4 Fast Qualifier: Dave Sage 14.623 Dash Winner: Steve Clarkson Feature: 1. Dave Sage 2. David Gerstner 3. Chevy Goodson 4. Rodney Schrack 5. Matt Thompson 6. Wayne Watkins Tuners Fast Qualifier: Gary Eaton Jr. 15.502 Dash Winner: Chad Small II Heat Winner: Ron Masters Feature: 1. Gary Eaton Jr. 2. Terry Eaton 3. Holli Eaton 4. Dylan Troyer 5. Chad Small II 6. Chad Small 7. Ron Masters 8. David Yoder 9. Eddie Kemp 10. Phillip Graham 11. James Sorrell Compacts Feature: 1. Chris Prater 2. Nicholas Meed 3. Austin Eaton 4. Colt Scherer

BASEBALL Major Leagues

National League The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta . . . . . . 15 8 .652 — Washington . . . 13 12 .520 3 Philadelphia . . 12 14 .462 4½ New York. . . . . 10 13 .435 5 Miami . . . . . . . . 6 19 .240 10 Central Division Pittsburgh . . . . 15 10 .600 — St. Louis . . . . . 14 10 .583 ½ Cincinnati. . . 14 12 .538 1½ Milwaukee. . . . 12 11 .522 2 Chicago. . . . . . . 9 15 .375 5½ West Division Arizona . . . . . . 15 10 .600 — Colorado . . . . . 15 10 .600 — Eldora Speedway San Francisco . 13 12 .520 2 Eldora Speedway Los Angeles . . . 12 12 .500 2½ Saturday’s results San Diego . . . . . 9 15 .375 5½ UMP DIRTcar Modifieds Saturday's Games Heat winners: Aaron Orr, Detroit 7, Atlanta 4 Brian Post, Dave Daugherty. Washington 6, Cincinnati 3 B-Feature: Scott Williams. A-Feature: 1. Brian Post 2. Jeff Philadelphia 9, N.Y. Mets 4 Babcock 3. Jerry Bowersock 4. Matt Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 3

Chicago Cubs 3, Miami 2 Arizona 3, Colorado 2, 10 innings San Diego 8, San Francisco 7, 12 innings Milwaukee 6, L.A. Dodgers 4 Sunday's Games Miami 6, Chicago Cubs 4 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Cincinnati 5, Washington 2 Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 0 Arizona 4, Colorado 2 L.A. Dodgers 2, Milwaukee 0 San Diego 6, San Francisco 4 Atlanta at Detroit, 8:05 p.m. Monday's Games N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-0) at Miami (Fernandez 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 1-4) at Atlanta (Teheran 1-0), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Richard 0-2) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 1-4), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (W.Rodriguez 2-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Latos 1-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 4-1), 8:15 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 0-2) at Arizona (Kennedy 1-2), 9:40 p.m. Colorado (Chatwood 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Lilly 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Tuesday's Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. —— American League East Division W L Pct GB Boston . . . . . . . 18 7 .720 — New York. . . . . 15 9 .625 2½ Baltimore . . . . 15 10 .600 3 Tampa Bay . . . 12 13 .480 6 Toronto . . . . . . . 9 17 .346 9½ Central Division — Kansas City . . 13 8 .619 Detroit . . . . . . . 12 10 .545 1½ Minnesota . . . . 11 10 .524 2 Chicago . . . . . . 10 14 .417 4½ 5 Cleveland . . . . . 8 13 .381 West Division Texas . . . . . . . . 16 9 .640 — Oakland. . . . . . 14 12 .538 2½ 6 Seattle . . . . . . . 11 16 .407 Los Angeles . . . 9 15 .375 6½ 9 Houston . . . . . . 7 18 .280 Saturday's Games Detroit 7, Atlanta 4 Baltimore 7, Oakland 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 4 Minnesota 7, Texas 2 Kansas City 3, Cleveland 2 Boston 8, Houston 4 Tampa Bay 10, Chicago White Sox 4 Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 2 Sunday's Games N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 2 Boston 6, Houston 1 Kansas City 9, Cleveland 0, 1st game Tampa Bay 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Minnesota 5, Texas 0 Oakland 9, Baltimore 8, 10 innings Seattle 2, L.A. Angels 1 Atlanta at Detroit, 8:05 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m., 2nd game Monday's Games Houston (Harrell 2-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 3-1), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Pelfrey 2-2) at Detroit (Scherzer 2-0), 7:08 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 0-2) at Kansas City (W.Davis 2-1), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Hanson 2-1) at Oakland (Straily 1-0), 10:05 p.m. Baltimore (Britton 0-0) at Seattle (J.Saunders 1-3), 10:10 p.m. Tuesday's Games Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

points streak (8-0-4). Later, after pulling within reach of the top eight spots in the conference, the Blue Jackets went 51-0 on a treacherous sixgame road trip over four time zones and 12 days. Then they overcame a 1-0 deficit midway through the final period in their regular-season finale on Saturday with three goals to thrill a capacity crowd. After their anemic start, they went 19-5-5 to turn the perception of the team around. “The way we played, it opened the eyes of a lot of

people in this league who realized we’re not a team that’s going to be stepped on anymore,” forward Nick Foligno said. They did it with a gritty game based on defense. Sergei Bobrovsky, picked up from Philadelphia last summer for three middling draft picks, became a star in net. He will likely get strong consideration for the Vezina Trophy, given to the best goalie in the NHL. Youngsters such as forechecking forward Matt Calvert (9 goals, 7 assists), energetic Cam

Atkinson (8 goals, 8 assists) and blossoming Ryan Johansen (5 goals, 7 assists) injected some life into an offense that was missing Nash’s typical 20-30 goals. Newcomers Marian Gaborik, acquired at the deadline, Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov (who came over in the Nash deal) and veteran blueliner Adrian Aucoin brought some toughness and resilience. Mark Letestu had a career year (13 goals, 14 assists) and rookie Dalton Prout (+15 in 28 games) starred down the stretch.

LEHMAN Against Elida, Seth Guillozet also threw a three-hitter but to no avail as the Redskins were unable to get the bats going. Guillozet fanned two and walked three. In the championship, Minster broke a 3-3 deadlock with five runs in the bottom of the sixth, and that made a winner out of Devon Poeppelman, who went all seven and allowed just four hits. He struck out four and walked four. For the Wildcats, Andrew Knapke had two hits, including a double, Ethan Wolf had two hits, and Adam Niemeyer also had a double. The linescores: Celina............010 000 0_1 3 1 Loramie ........000 000 0_0 4 2 Vogel (WP) and McGillvary; Braun and Kitzmiller —— Elida .............000 020 0_2 4 2 Minster .........201 010 x_4 6 1 WP: Hoying; LP: Hambleton. —— Elida .............003 000 0_3 3 1 Loramie ........000 000 0_0 3 0 WP: Morrison; LP: Guillozet Records: Loramie 2-13, Loramie 7-11.

From Page 18 —— Celina............000 030 0_3 4 1 Minster .........030 005 x_8 5 1 Berry, Luebke (5) and J. Luebke; Poeppelman and Wolf. Records: Minster 13-1, Celina 12-7.

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Anna allows one hit, but loses VERSAILLES — Versailles pushed a run across in the bottom of the seventh to pull out a 4-3 thriller over Anna in non-league action Saturday. The Tiger, now 14-5, got a run in the sixth to tie and won it an inning later. Mike Davidson had the game-winner, a base hit in the seventh to score Mike Rutschiiling and help the Tigers bounce back from a tough 5-4 loss in eight innings Friday to Coldwater in league play. Davidson’s hit not only won the game, it also broke up a no-hitter. Anna pitchers Matt Cummings and Craig Berning allowed Versailles just one hit in the game. Only one of the Tiger runs was earned,

the final one. For Anna, Josh Robinson was 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs and Luke Cummings added a double. The linescores: Anna .............000 201 0_3 7 2 Versailles ......000 021 1_4 3 2 Berning, M. Cummings (5) (LP) and Doseck; Borchers, Richard (4) (WP) and Rutschilling. Records: Anna 5-9, Versailles 14-5.

—— Botkins edges New Knoxville BOTKINS — Botkins upped its record to 9-5 with a 6-5 win over the New Knoxville Rangers in action Saturday. The Trojans scored all six of their runs in the first two innings and held on for the victory. The Trojans got two hits from Christian Hoskins. New Knoxville got two hits from Adam Howe and Tyler Shreve. The linescores: NK.................200 300 0_5 6 0 Botkins..........420 000 x_6 8 3 Shreve (LP) and Allen; Dietz (WP), Miller (7) (S) and Allen. Records: Botkins 9-5, NK 5-6.

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Sidney Daily News, Monday, April 29, 2013

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A night to remember

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ATTENDING THE Sidney High School prom Saturday are (l-r) Sidney High School yearbook adviser Amy Kline, of Columbus; Brittany Iriarte, 16; Monique Hanayic, 18; and Ally Kittle, 17, all of Sidney. This year’s prom theme was “Masquerade.” It was held at The Shelby Oaks. Iriarte is the daughter of Rick and Melissa Iriarte. Hanayik is the daughter of Kevin and Stacy Hanayik. Kittle is the daughter of Bret and Shelly Kittle.

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KAYLA BLOSSER, (left) 18, and Tyler Pelphrey, 18, both of Sidney, stand near one of several giant masks that decorated the Sidney High School prom Saturday. Blosser is the daughter of Stephanie and William Blosser. Pelphrey is the son of Michelle Pelphrey and Tim Phelps.

A GIANT mask adorned with real peacock feathers greeted people to the Sidney High School prom at The Shelby Oaks Saturday. The prom theme was "Masquerade."

ALLI FAIR (left) 16, and David Young, 18, both of Sidney, arrive at The Shelby Oaks for the 2013 Sidney High School prom Saturday. Fair is the daughter of Jace and Sandy Fair. Young is the son of Jean and Mark Young. A TUNNEL of balloons was the entryway to the 2013 Sidney High School prom Saturday.

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SIDNEY HIGH School students dance at their school prom held at The Shelby Oaks Saturday.

THE FORT Loramie prom king and queen were crowned Saturday night during prom. Jacob Siegel, son of Tony and Jill Siegel, was selected king, and Laura Poeppelman, daughter of Diane and Dan Poeppelman, was crowned the queen.