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INSIDE TODAY Mission trip • It was an eye-opening experience for nine seniors from Christian Academy Schools. The students recently returned from their senior mission trip to White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. 12

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Pages 2 and 3 today: • Norman L. “Norm” Anderson • John G. Moorman • Betty Z. Rose • Ruth Baker Clark • H. Vann Atkinson • Nina Lynne Neuce Nichols • Emory Byrd • Helen Kelpie Umstead • Ivan Michael Jr. • Ralph F. Mumaw • Eldon E. Saintignon • Elveda LaRae (nee Standley) Ott

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— Danish proverb For more on today in history, turn to Page 5.

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A Shelby County group was among the conservative targroups geted by the Internal Revenue Service extra for scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.

The has scandal led Attorney Pence General Eric Holder to call for the Justice Department to investigate the issue, with three congressional committees conducting their own probes.

The Shelby County Liberty Group is one of 75 conservative groups to be singled out by the IRS, reported H.R. Pence, communication director for the local organization.

Pence said the Liberty Group applied for tax-exempt status in September 2010.

Pence contends that over the next 13 months the IRS harassed the group, making a series of demands for everything from a list of who spoke at the group’s meetings and what was said to copies of all emails and printouts of everything that was put on the group’s website.

“They even wanted a copy of the U.S. Constitution we handed out,” Pence said, who

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DIRECTOR OF marketing at Dorothy Love Lu Ann Presser (left), of Sidney, gives Ralph Bornhorst, of Fort Loramie, a hug after he declared her the 2013 Outstanding Shelby County Senior Citizen during a Senior Citizen Day ceremony at the Senior Center Tuesday. Bornhorst received the award last year.

Presser named county’s Outstanding Senior Citizen

BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@civitasmedia.com

Lu Ann Presser, of Sidney, was named Shelby County’s 2013 Outstanding Senior Citizen during annual ceremonies at the Senior Center Tuesday.

About 200 people attended the luncheon, served by members of the Botkins High School National Honor Society, at which Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst proclaimed it Senior Citizen Day in Sidney, and Casey Allen, community services coordinator of the Area Agency on Aging PSA2, read Gov. John Kasich’s resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month in Ohio. “… more than 2.3 million people age 60 and older … live in Ohio,” Allen read.

During welcoming remarks, Senior Center See IRS/Page 4

Director Eileen Wiseman invited local seniors to “unleash our power. If we unleashed our power, imagine what a force we’d be,” she said.

Last year’s Outstanding Senior Citizen, Ralph Bornhorst, of Sidney, presented the award to Presser, who was met with warm applause.

“There are umpteen people who are more deserving than I am,” Presser said. “For all of us, I’ll accept this award.”

Presser is the marketing director of Dorothy Love Retirement Community. She has been an Alzheimer’s support group facilitator for more than 30 years. Since 1992, she has sat on the Shelby County Community Service Council and served as a member of the Shelby County Coalition on Aging, of which she was chairwoman for three terms.

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Council OKs tax abatement for new hotel; endorses speed-limit drop

BY TOM MILLHOUSE N.B. Patel, on behalf Suntmillhouse@civitasmedia.com rise Hospitality Inc., of Van Wert, requested tax abatePlans for the construction ment for the construction of a of a new Holiday Inn Express 77-room, $4.8 million Holiday received a boost Monday Inn Express hotel at 500 Folknight when Sidney City Coun- erth Ave. The hotel will feacil approved a tax abatement ture a swimming pool, request for the project. conference room and other Council also gave the green guest facilities. The project light for a reduction in the cost includes furniture and speed limit for a section of fixtures.

Ohio 47 from Fifth Avenue to Barbara Dulworth, comFranklin Avenue and intro- munity services director, duced legislation that could noted the hotel is expected lead to a new use of the for- to create eight permanent mer Central School. full-time jobs and 10 part-

time jobs.

Council authorized City Manager Mark Cundiff to enter into a community reinvestment agreement with Sunrise Hospitality. The agreement, which was recommended by the CRA Advisory Council, would grant a 10year, 90 percent abatement on $4.1 million of the total investment. The Sidney Board of Education approved the agreement at its April 15 board meeting.

Patel attended the meeting to address any concerns coun-

cil might have about the project.

“Welcome to the community,” said Mayor Mike Barhorst.

Councilman Tom Miller said told Patel that he hopes the new hotel will “pick up some of the hotel business from Troy.”

Patel said after the meeting that construction of the new hotel is expected to begin in July or August.

Although council members See COUNCIL/Page 17

Backers of school income tax continue campaign

BY TOM MILLHOUSE tmillhouse@civitasmedia.com In the fourth of a series of community meetings, supporters of the 1 percent income tax levy made their case Tuesday night why they think it’s important for Sidney School District voters to approve the issue in the Aug. 6 special election.

The latest meeting was held before a small crowd at a Whittier Elementary School PTO meeting.

The five-year, 1 percent income tax will replace the expiring 9.9-mill emergency property tax levy and the 0.8-mill permanent improvement levy that expired in 2008. The proposed income tax

will generate $4,773,662. Levy campaign co-chair Bill Warner explained the levy will generate about the same amount of money as the two property tax levies.

Levy campaign co-chair Renee Davis started off the meeting with a presentation on the positive strides the district has made in recent years by listening to local residents.

“We listened to their concerns and we acted,” Davis said, referring to the campaign slogan, “We listened. We acted.”

As examples of the schools making changes sought by local residents, the pay-to-play was changed from a $450per-sport fee to a pre-pay of $35 per sport. The district also implemented all-

day kindergarten, a move that was advocated by many parents.

Davis said many local residents were concerned about discord in the schools and the reaction was “administrative stability and continuity.”

“There was negativity everywhere,” she said. An effort was launched to “get the message out” that positive things were happening in the schools, such as the Sidney High School Academia team winning the county title for five consecutive years, the Mock Trial team’s strong showing in competitions, and the band’s success.

Warner said the district has taken See TAX/Page 17

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Police log TUESDAY -1:06 a.m.: theft.

Holly Lynn Evans, 865 Crescent Drive, Apt. 4, reported someone entered her apartment and stole three televisions, a watch and a laptop computer. Loss was set at $1,780.

MONDAY -10:14 p.m.: arrest.

Ryan Clark, 24, 826 St. Marys Ave., Apt. D, was arrested at the intersection of Pike Street and West Avenue for contempt and obstructing official business.

-7:17 p.m.: trespassing. Dylan Current, 19, at large, was arrested in the 400 block of Edgewood Street for criminal trespass.

-6:48 p.m.: arrest. Offices arrested Rayshawn Johnson, 31, 623 Linden Ave., on warrants for trafficking in drugs.

-4:02 p.m.: assault.

Martha E. Brown, 308 S. Highland Ave., reported being assaulted by another person.

-3:23 p.m.: theft.

Kathleen W. Christman, 212 Forest St., reported someone entered her residence and stole $300 in cash, an iPod, four packs of cigarettes, and prescription medicine. Loss was set at $343.

-9:49 a.m.: vandalism. Officers investigated a report that someone cut two tires of a vehicle owned by Linda D. Moore, of Lima, at 500 N. Vandemark Road.

Damage was estimated at $250.

-6:29 a.m.: criminal mischief. Paul A. Pearson, 225 Ironwood Drive, reported someone poured oil on his vehicles. Damage was set at $50.

SUNDAY -7:02 p.m.: trespassing. Joseph L. Stone, 28, 225 Queen St., was arrested for trespassing at Dollar General, 166 W. Court St. -3:51 p.m.: theft.

Nicole R. Reeder, 821 Arrowhead Drive, reported the theft of a television valued at $400 from her residence.

-2:07 a.m.: contempt.

Dusty L. Fout, 18768 Kirkwood Road, was arrested on a warrant out of Sidney Municipal Court. He posted the amount owed.

SATURDAY -3:40 p.m.: arrest.

Kurt Ingle, 46, 500 N. Vandemark Road, Apt. 57, was arrested for theft after he allegedly stole three 30-can packs of beer valued $47.97 at Walmart, 2400 Michi-

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gan St. -3:23 a.m.: juveniles charged. Officers arrested four juveniles, ranging from 14 to 17 years old, in the 800 block of South Walnut Avenue. They were charged with theft, carrying concealed weapons and delinquency.

-1:41 a.m.: domestic.

A juvenile reported she was assaulted in a domestic violence incident.

FRIDAY -1:16 p.m.: parole violation. Dustin Alan Wroblewski, 24, of Antwerp, was arrested for parole violation.

-11:33 a.m.: endangering children. Officers were called to the 200 block of West Court Street on a report of possible child endangering.

-11:12 a.m.: window broken. Rodney R. Blake III, of Sidney, reported someone broke a window at his office, 322 Lane St. Damage was set at $200.

-10:45 a.m.: arrest.

Officers arrested Tyler R. Bell, 26, no address given, on a warrant.

-8:58 a.m.: items stolen. Kyle A. Harris, 826 St. Marys Ave., reported the theft of sunglasses, an MP3 player and pocket knife from his unlocked car. Loss was set at $130.

-7:40 a.m.: theft.

Ronald Dale Marrs, of Sidney, reported the theft of a television and GPS unit from his vehicle in the 400 block of Folkerth Avenue. A window was broken to gain entry.

Loss was set at $728.

THURSDAY -4:07 p.m.: theft. Ian Stiver, 322 New St., reported the theft of a computer tablet and

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Helen Kelpie Umstead, 89, formerly of Sidney, passed away May 13, 2013, at 4:20 p.m. at the S h a w n e e Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born April 19, 1924, in Sidney, the daughter of the late Carl Benjamin and Helen Marie (Herrmann) Kiser.

On Aug. 19, 1945, she married Donald Lee Umstead, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1978. She is survived by one son, Brent Umstead, and his wife, Helen, of Lafayette, La., and one daughter, Kay Lee Umstead, with whom Kelpie lived the past several years in Lima.

Kelpie and her husband, Donald, owned and operated the former Kiser Meat Market on Court Street for many years. After closing the market, she worked for the Burns Security Co. at Copeland Corp. for 13 years, retiring in 1997.

During her retirement

years, Kelpie worked with the elderly and at St. John’s L u t h e r a n Church Thrift Shop as a volunteer. In her spare time she enjoyed refinishing old furniture, cross stitching and crossword puzzles.

Kelpie was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. services Funeral will be held Thursday May, 16, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., with the Rev. Jonathan Schriber officiating. A private family burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of services.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Umstead family at Cromes Funeral Home’s website, www.cromesfh.com

house, 35, 1338 Riverbend Blvd. Reports state Newhouse was stopped in traffic westbound on Court Street and thought the light had turned green. When he pulled forward, his car struck the rear of a pickup truck being driven by Dania M. 32, 9654 Kennedy, Snapptown Road, A Sidney woman was Quincy.

Vann H. World War II. cited for failure to control Both vehicles susAtkinson, 88, He was retired after a one-vehicle crash tained minor damage.

621 Gronlund from LeRoi. He on Ohio 47 at the HighPlace, passed was a member land Avenue overpass at away Friday, of the Kiwanis 8:29 p.m. Friday.

May 10, 2013, Club and was a Officers issued the ciat Dorothy Love life member of TUESDAY tation to Carrie Jo World War II -8:43 a.m.: medical. R e t i r e m e n t Kuether, 26, 728 N. Main Subvets. He was Reports state Medics responded to the C o m m u n i t y, Ave. a member of the Kuether was driving east 600 block of North Stolle Sidney.

He was born First Sidney on Ohio 47 when she lost Avenue.

U n i t e d -5:39 a.m.: medical. Jan. 2, 1925, in control of her car on the M e t h o d i s t wet pavement. Her car Medics responded to the Thomasville, Ga. Church. He en100 block of Wagner Av- In 1950 he marstruck a guardrail. ried Virginia joyed volunteerThere was heavy dam- enue. ing at Wilson -1:06 a.m.: medical. George, who preage to the car.

Memorial Hospi• No injuries were re- Medics responded to the ceded him in ported in a two-vehicle 600 block of Marilyn death. In 1978, he mar- tal, the Red Cross and ried Barbara (Cox) Geuy, church office. He also encrash in the 2100 block of Drive.

-12:44 a.m.: medical. who also preceded him joyed being a church Michigan Street at 3:24 member and was a memMedics responded to the in death. p.m. Thursday.

He is survived by ber of the church men’s Dylan M. Fair, 25, 216 2000 block of Michigan three children, Roxanne chorus. He was a memPike St., was driving Ave. Kaufman, of Mission ber of the Singing SolMONDAY west on Michigan Street Calif., Brian diers of the American -4:02 p.m.: medical. Viejo, when his car struck the rear of a car driven by Medics responded to the Atkinson, of Las Vegas, Legion for many years.

A memorial service Steve D. Ratliff, 24, 9235 300 block of South High- Nev., and Ed Atkinson, of Sidney; three stepchil- will be held at 11 a.m.

Pasco-Montra Road, land Avenue.

-2:28 p.m.: medical. dren, Dale Geuy, Jan Saturday, May 18, which was stopped in Medics responded to the Geuy and Sally Ziegler, 2013, at the Sidney traffic.

United Both vehicles sus- 1300 block of Logan all of Sidney; 21 grand- First children; 11 great- Methodist Church.

Court. tained minor damage.

Friends may call on -12:28 p.m.: medical. grandchildren; and a • Constance B. Lewis, 80, 623 Westover Drive, Medics responded to the brother, James Atkinson, the family one hour prior to the service. was cited for a turning at 1200 block of Campbell of Knoxville, Tenn.

A sister, Julie Powell, His body was donated an intersection violation Road.

-10:39 a.m.: medical. also preceded him in to the Anatomical Gift following a two-vehicle Program, Boonshoft crash at the intersection Medics responded to the death.

He was a U.S. Navy School of Medicine, of Ohio Avenue and 1300 Pine Tree Court.

-1:55 a.m.: medical. veteran, serving in Wright State University.

Water Street at 5:57 p.m.

Medics responded to the Thursday.

Reports state Lewis 300 block of Grove See additional obituaries on Page 3. was driving south on Street.

-12:29 a.m.: injury.

Ohio Avenue in the right lane when she attempted Medics responded to the to make a left turn onto 900 block of South Main Water Street. In making Avenue on a report of an the turn, she drive into injury.

SUNDAY the path of a car being other details were avail-11:32 p.m.: injury. driven in the left lane by able. The investigation Amanda R. Roush, 31, Medics responded to the continues.

MONDAY 1300 block of Pine Tree 528 S. Ohio Ave. -8:01 p.m. missing There was minor Court. child.

Sheriff’s deputies, -7:49 p.m.: small damage to the Lewis vehicle and an unspecified fire. Firefighters were the Houston Rescue TUESDAY amount of damage to the dispatched to 602 Mon- Squad and the Lockington Fire Department -5:45 a.m. medical: roe St. on a report of a Roush car. were called to 8513 The Anna Rescue Squad • Two pickup trucks small fire in an oven. The sustained minor damage fire, which was out on ar- Fessler-Buxton Road on responded to the 400 when a driver left his car rival, was caused by a a report of a missing 3- block of West Main in gear and failed to set cardboard box left on a year-old child. The child Street, Anna. was found.

MONDAY the emergency brake, stove burner.

-9:25 a.m.: animal -7:29 p.m.: medical.

-7:41 p.m.: medical. causing it to roll forward and strike another truck Medics responded to the bite. An animal-bite in- The Fort Loramie Resat 3:16 p.m. Thursday in 700 block of Fulton cident was reported at cue Squad responded to the animal shelter, 1100 200 block of North Main the 400 block of South Street.

Street.

-4:22 p.m.: injury. Clem Road.

Ohio Avenue.

-5:43 p.m.: medical.

-7:02 a.m.: accident.

Jonathan Ollinger, Medics responded to the The Houston Rescue Deputies were called to 916 Broadway Ave., was 900 block of Fair Road on Squad was dispatched to a property-damage accicited for an unattended a report of an injury.

-3:29 p.m.: medical. dent in the 5200 block of the 3400 block of Chickvehicle violation after his pickup truck struck a Medics responded to the H a r d i n - Wa p a k o n e t a asaw Court.

-4:05 a.m.: medical. parked truck that James 1500 block of Michigan Road.

The Anna Rescue Squad H. Daniel, 73, 412 S. Street. responded to the 100 -1:39 p.m.: check Ohio Ave., was just getblock of Diamond Drive. ting out of when it was made. Firefighters reSUNDAY sponded to 231 W. Poplar struck from the rear.

MONDAY -11 p.m.: medical.

No injuries were re- St. for a carbon monox-3 a.m.: rape re- The Fort Loramie Reside check. No problem ported. Botkins Police ported. cue Squad responded to • A Sidney man was was found. responded to a report of the 200 block of North -1:20 p.m.: injury. a rape in the village. No cited for an assured clear Main Street. distance violation follow- Medics responded to the ing a two-vehicle crash 1300 block of Pine Tree at the intersection of Court on a report of an Court Street and Miami injury.

NEWPORT — The date for the Cynthian Town-10:18 a.m.: medical. ship Trustees meeting, scheduled for June 3, has Avenue at 1:42 p.m. FriMedics responded to the been changed due to a scheduling conflict. day.

The citation was is- 100 block of Oldham AvThe meeting will be held June 1 at 12:30 p.m. at sued to James L. New- enue. the Township Hall in Newport.

sunglasses from his unlocked vehicle. Loss was set at $420.

APRIL 8 -1:51 p.m.: theft. A juvenile reported the theft of a $210 check card from a South Miami Avenue residence.

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DEATH NOTICES Norman L. ‘Norm’ Anderson Norman L “Norm” Anderson, 79, of Sidney, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles.

Private graveside services are planned.

Arrangements handled by Adams Funeral Home, Sidney.

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L O U I S BURG, Mo. — Ruth Baker Clark, 89, of Louisburg, Mo., formerly of Sidney, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at he home.

She was born to the late Roy and Helen Kizer DeWeese in Shelby County. She graduated from Perry High School. She married the Frederick Brandewie, and they had a son, Frederick Brandewie Jr., who is now deceased.

She later married Irwin Baker.

Mr. Baker passed away in 1998, and she married Kermit Clark, who also preceded her in death.

They had a dairy farm near Sidney. In 1963, they moved to Louisburg, Mo., and took their dairy herd with them.

They engaged in dairy farming for several years and also operated a general store.

They had one son, Darryl Baker, of Louisburg, Mo., who survives along with two grandchildren, Dustin Baker

and Nita Baker, both at home.

She also is survived by two stepsons, Jerry and Leroy Baker, both of Sidney. She is also survived by her best friend and sister, Shirley Zwiebel, of Sidney.

Ruth loved farming, working in the field and helping with the dairy herd. She was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist church near Louisburg, Mo. She will be greatly missed by her son, grandchildren and sister.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Buffalo, Mo., beside Irwin Baker.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday at the Montgomery Funeral Home, Buffalo, Mo. Condolences may be sent to her son, Darryl Baker, 2599 U.S. 65, Louisburg, MO, 65685 or her sister, Shirley Zwiebel, 5580 State Route 29E, Sidney, OH 45365.

John G. Moorman PIQUA — John G. Moorman, 70, of Piqua, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice in Van Wert.

He was born Jan. 9, 1943, in San Diego, Calif., to the late William B. Moorman and the late Ruth (Hines) Moorman Green. He married Peggy A. Moore on April 19, 1969 in Piqua; she survives.

Mr. Moorman is also survived by a son, William Moorman, of Piqua; a daughter, Emily Baumhauer, of Dunedin, Fla.; a stepbrother, Ray Roussiau, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and a stepsister, Jeanie (Ed) Morris, of Big Pine Key, Fla. John was a 1961 graduate of Piqua Central High School and attended Miami University. He was a member of the Greene Street United Methodist

Church and served in the Ohio National Guard.

John worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Piqua and Troy, retiring in 1995.

A graveside service to honor his life will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, with the Rev. Kenneth Stewart officiating.

Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greene St. United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua, OH 45356.

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Elveda LaRae (nee Standley) Ott BOTKINS — Elveda LaRae Ott (nee Standley), 75, of Botkins, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, at home after an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 26, 1937, in Glouster.

She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Paul Ott. Loving mother of Mark (Deb) Ott, of Wapakoneta, Brenda (David) Foster, of Cleveland, Dan (Kim) Ott, of Botkins, Steve (Karen) Ott, of Wapakoneta, and Jeff (Amy) Ott, of New Knoxville. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sister of Lynn Sheipline and Jodi Wildermuth, of Anna, Tim Standley, of Sidney, and Melanie Eisenhut, of Celina.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Simon Standley.

Elveda was a homemaker who volunteered countless hours in service of others and who was

skilled at needlepoint, crocheting, sewing and baking.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins.

The family will receive friends at Long & Folk Chapel, Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Health Professionals of Tri-County Hospice, 803 Brewfield Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.co m.

Ralph F. Mumaw V E R SAILLES — Ralph F. Mumaw, 89, of Ve r s a i l l e s, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 1:54 a.m., at Versailles Health Care Center.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1923, near Versailles, to the late Leo Lewis and Mary Alice “Mamie” (Pequignot) Mumaw.

He is survived by his wife, Jane (Hole) Mumaw, of Versailles, whom he married on July 23, 1949; son and daughter-in-law, Terry L. and Joyce Mumaw, of Newport; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Cassel, of Terry Greenville; grandchildren, Heather (Brad) Ingle, Christina (Ryan) Hurley, Angela Fisher, Beth, Darrin and Trish Mumaw, Ben (Tracy) and Betsy Cassel (Aaron) Ward; 10 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Earl Mumaw, of Versailles, and Don and Norma Mumaw, of Versailles; and sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth Denlinger, of Dayton, and Joan and Fred Jordan, of Sidney.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Robert Mumaw in 1998.

Ralph served in the United States 3rd Army during World War II from 1943-45 as a corporal. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, lifetime mem-

ber of the Versailles Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion in Versailles. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years and 17 helping years with Little League Baseball.

Ralph worked at the U.S. post office for 34 years, retiring in 1983.

He loved collecting antiques and rebuilding gumball and peanut machines.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, with the Rev. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, with a graveside military service conby the ducted Versailles Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, as well as on Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Versailles Emergency Medical services.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Ivan Michael Jr. Ivan Michael Jr., 62, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus.

He was born March 24, 1951, in Sidney, to the late Ivan Sr. and Ruth Michael.

Ivan married Deborah J. Jones on Jan. 24, 1970, and they had been married for over 43 years. Their courtship started early on in life in the first grade when Deborah was sent in from the playground after kissing Ivan.

Mr. Michael worked as a farmer in his younger years, Sidney Elevator, tons of side jobs, but spent most of his career at Cargill Inc. in Sidney. Ivan enjoyed his grandkids, camping, guns, traveling, westerns and time on his farm.

Survivors include a son, Kevin R. Michael, and his wife, Jennifer, of Iquitos, Peru; one daughter, Holly D. McCoy, and her husband, Scott, of Springfield; seven grandkids, Codi Smith, and her husband, Paul, Kelby, Makellyn, Kolesen, Dalton, Lansen and Wyatt; one great-grandchild, SaVaughn Smith, of Columbus; adopted grandson, Seth Purk; brothers, Mark Michael, and his wife, Tonya, nephews, Steven and Tyler Michael, niece, Kayla Michael, all of Marshfield, Mo., and Ronald Michael, and his

wife, Linda, of Springfield, Mo.; one sister, Judith Michael, niece, Anita Walker, and n e p h e w , Michael Gessell, all of Marshfield, Mo.; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Jones, nieces, Amber and Krista Jones, all of Sidney; mother and father-in-law, Norman and Reba Jones, of Sidney.

Ivan loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be missed by his wife, his family and his many true friends.

Dear Ivan, God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be So he put his arms around you, and whispered come with me With tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw you pass away Although love you deeply, we could not make you stay Your golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us … He only takes the best.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 17, 2013, at 12: p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with Pastor John Geissler officiating. Ivan will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery, Sidney.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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River Road will be closed to traffic between Vandemark Road and Fulton Road beginning on that date. The bridge rehabilitation project will take approximately four weeks to complete.

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Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party

BY STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting tea party groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax exempt status, Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday, widening a probe that includes investigations by three committees in Congress.

Ineffective management at the IRS allowed agents to improperly target tea party groups for more than 18 moths, concluded one investigation, by the Treasury inspector general for tax administration.

The inspector general’s report, released Tuesday, lays much of the blame on IRS supervisors in Washington who oversaw a group of specialists in Cincinnati who screened applications for tax exempt status.

The report does not indicate that Washington initiated the targeting of conservative groups. But it does say a top supervisor in Washington did not adequately supervise agents in the field even after she learned the agents were acting improperly.

Holder said he ordered the FBI to investigate Friday — the day the IRS publicly acknowledged that it had singled out conservative groups.

“Those (actions) were, I think, as everyone can agree, if not criminal, they were certainly outrageous and unacceptable,” Holder said. “But we are examining the facts to see if there were criminal violations.”

Three congressional committees already are investigating the IRS for singling out tea party and other conservative groups during the 2010 congressional elections and the 2012 presidential election.

But Holder’s announcement takes the matter to another level, if investiga-

AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

ATTORNEY GENERAL Eric Holder pauses during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington Tuesday. Holder said he’s ordered a Justice Department investigation into the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny. tors are able to prove that laws were broken.

Holder said he wasn’t sure which laws may have been broken.

The agency started targeting groups with “Tea Party,” ”Patriots” or “9/12 Project” in their applications for tax exempt status in March 2010, the inspector general’s report said. Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division that oversees tax exempt organizations, was briefed on the matter in June 2011.

Within days, she ordered agents to change the criteria for singling out groups to a more generic “organizations involved with political, lobbying, or advocacy.”

But by January 2012, agents started singling out groups that promoted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Agents made the changes “without executive approval because they believed the July 2011 criteria were too broad,” the report said.

IRS agents were tryto determine ing whether the political activities of such groups disqualified them for tax-exempt status. These groups were claiming tax-exempt status as organizations promoting social welfare. Unlike other charitable groups,

they can engage in political activity. But politics cannot be their primary mission.

It is up to the IRS to make the determination.

But by using improper criteria, the IRS targeted some groups, even though there were no indications that they engaged in significant political activities, the report said. Other nontea party groups that had significant political activities were not screened, the report said.

“The criteria developed by the Determinations Unit gives the appearance that the IRS is not impartial in conducting its mission,” the report said.

In all, IRS agents identified 296 applications for additional, sometimes burdensome scrutiny. Ninety-one of them should not have been targeted because they did not indicate they were engaged in significant political activities, investigators concluded.

Of the groups that were not engaged in significant political activities, 17 were tea party, patriot or 9/12 groups, the report said.

The additional screening resulted in long delays as IRS agents asked intrusive, sometimes inappropriate questions, or

merely let applications languish, the report said.

Inappropriate questions included requests for lists of donors and the political affiliation of officers.

As of December, the delays averaged 574 days, which probably made donors reluctant to contribute, the report said. No group has had their application denied, though about half are still waiting, the IRS said.

House Oversight Committee chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said that report “magnifies our concerns about the breadth and depth” of the IRS’s targeting of certain groups.

“Unfortunately, the report raises more questions than it answers,” Issa said. “What we do know for sure is that the IRS personnel responsible for granting tax exemptions systematically targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny, and that officials in Washington, D.C. were aware of this practice, even while publically claiming that it never happened.”

The practice ended in May 2012, when the criteria for additional scrutiny was changed to “organizations with indicators of significant amounts of political campaign intervention (raising questions as to exempt purpose and/or excess private benefit),” the report said.

“After seeing issues with particular cases, inappropriate shortcuts were used to determine which cases may be engaging in political activities,” the IRS said in a statement Tuesday evening. “It is important to note that the vast majority of these cases would still have been centralized based on the general criteria used for other cases.”

“It is also important to understand that the group of centralized cases included organizations of all political views,” the statement said.

Officer: Captivity scene emotional

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Already overwhelmed after finding a long-missing woman at a Cleveland home, one of the first officers on the scene says the discovery of two other captive women was “like another bombshell.”

“Everybody was in the right place. It couldn’t have gotten any better than that, that day,” Officer Anthony Espada wrote on a Cleveland police department blog.“I don’t feel like a hero. I’m just glad I was there, you know, just making sure they were safe. I feel so happy for them.”

The officers went to the home knowing they might find Amanda Berry who had been missing since 2003. Radio dispatchers told them a 911 caller had identified herself as Berry and said, “I’m free now.”

Driving up to the home, Espada recalled, “We see this girl. She’s like raising her hand, holding a child.

I’m looking at my partner, ‘Is it her?’

“He said, ‘I can’t tell.’

We were pulling up closer and as soon as we pull up, my partner was driving, so she came up to the driver’s side. He looked up at me and he’s like, ‘It is her.’”

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noted that answering the questions took a great deal of time.

Pence said she doesn’t buy the claim that it was IRS workers in Cincinnati who targeted the conservative groups. “I know that was a lie,” she said.

“It was all across the country, there were even people from Hawaii.”

It was 13 months before the Liberty Group’s application was approved. Pence claimed it was not a coincidence that the application was approved on Nov. 7, 2012, the day after the election. “It’s so blatantly obvious that they did it to keep us distracted so we couldn’t help conservatives get elected.”

“If it can happen to an organization, it can happen to an individual and it’s not right — it’s illegal,” Pence said of the way the IRS treated the Liberty Group.

U.S. Rep Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who represents Shelby County and recently spoke to the local Liberty Group, expressed outrage over the issue.

“The fact that Americans were targeted by the IRS because of their political beliefs is unconscionable,” said Jordan. “The committee will aggressively follow up on the IG (Inspector General) report and hold responsible officials accountable for this political retaliation.”

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Jordan, subcommittee chairman, requested the IG look into allegations of political retaliation last June.

Pence said the Shelby County Liberty group has joined similar groups across the country in challenging the IRS treatment of conservative organizations. She maintained that liberal groups like Moveon.org and Media Matters aren’t subject to such scrutiny.

Consideration is being given by the conservative groups to filing legal action, according to Pence.

“An apology made by IRS in a conference call is simply not good enough,” Pence said. “American freedoms are at stake.”

State school board urged not to arm teachers

BY JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — Top state law enforcers urged members of Ohio’s state school board on Tuesday not to support arming untrained teachers with guns in response to recent school shootings, including at a northeast Ohio high school and at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary.

“I hope you don’t give guns to teachers in schools,” Public Safety Director Tom Charles told the Ohio State Board of Education during a half-day schoolsafety briefing. “More guns aren’t the answer.”

Lawmakers especially in Republican-dominated states responded to the Sandy Hook tragedy, in which 26 children and staff were killed, with bills allowing teachers to carry hidden guns in schools to boost self-defense. The bills followed calls by the National Rifle Association for armed guards in schools.

In the wake of emotional public debate, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine told the board Tuesday that he tries to remind the public that schools are still among the safest places children can be — compared statistically to, say, riding in a car.

He urged the school board to arm educators with information — not firearms.

“This is up to the local schools, but I would never, if I was on a school board, have anybody who is untrained with a gun in that school,” he said.

DeWine said training required to obtain an Ohio concealed-carry permit is not enough.

“That’s not the kind of training I’m talking about,” he said. “I would want someone who had been in the military or who has been a police officer or who has taken some extensive courses, that’s beyond a 12-hour course.”

DeWine’s office has distributed a training video to school districts across the state designed to help educators identify the warning signs in a potential future shooter and advising them on the latest response techniques.

Kenneth Hinkle, president of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, said locking schools down during attacks is no longer considered the wisest approach to keeping children safe. He pointed to 4 minutes during the Columbine High School tragedy during which the shooter was outside the library and those inside might have escaped.

DeWine said his video gives teachers and administrators such information, so they can make informed decisions.

“If the shooter’s at the other end of the building and you’re on the first floor and you get a window open, you probably want to get those kids out of there,” he said. “A lockdown waiting until that guy gets in your room to kill everybody is probably not what we want to be doing.”

Board President Debe Terhar said she was relieved to hear opinions on lockdowns is shifting.

Car wash/bake sale to benefit family ANNA — Members of Anna Boy Scouts Troop 301 will host a car wash and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to benefit the family of Jerome Pudlewski of Anna and his late son, Patrick Pudlewski, who was killed last month in a traffic accident in Sidney.

The fundraiser will be held in the parking lot of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Ohio 119 and County Road 25A in the village.

Proceeds from the event will be given to the Pudlewski family. Jerome Pudlewski remained in serious condition Tuesday at Miami Valley Hospital.

NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Wednesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2013. There are 230 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On May 15, 1863, Edouard Manet’s painting “Le dejeuner sur l’herbe” (The Lunch on the Grass) went on display in Paris, scandalizing viewers with its depiction of a nude woman seated on the ground with two fully dressed men at a picnic in a wooded area.

On this date: • In 1602, English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold and his ship, the Concord, arrived at present-day Cape Cod, which he’s credited with naming.

• In 1776, Virginia endorsed American independence from Britain.

• In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Department of Agriculture.

Austrian author and playwright Arthur Schnitzler was born in Vienna.

• In 1911, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Standard Oil Co. was a monopoly in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act, and ordered its breakup.

• In 1930, registered nurse Ellen Church, the first airline stewardess, went on duty aboard an Oakland-to-Chicago flight operated by Boeing (NYSE:BA) Air Transport (a forerunner of United Airlines).

• In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure creating the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, whose members came to be known as WACs. Wartime gasoline rationing went into effect in 17 Eastern states, limiting sales to three gallons a week for non-essential vehicles.

• In 1963, astronaut L. Gordon Cooper blasted off aboard Faith 7 on the final mission of the Project Mercury space program.

Weight Watchers was incorporated in New York.

• In 1970, just after midnight, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi, were killed as police opened fire during student protests.

• In 1972, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed by Arthur H. Bremer while campaigning in Laurel, Md., for the Democratic presidential nomination.

(Bremer served 35 years of a 53-year sentence for attempted murder.)

• In 1975, U.S. forces invaded the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and recaptured the American merchant ship Mayaguez.

(All 40 crew members had already been released safely by Cambodia; some 40 U.S. servicemen were killed in the operation.)

OUT OF THE BLUE

Man said he fled zombies TEMECULA, Calif. (AP) — A Tennessee man who stole a big-rig truck in California, caused several accidents and told investigators he was fleeing zombies when he did it has pleaded guilty to several felonies.

U-T San Diego reports Jerimiah Hartline pleaded guilty Monday to assault with a deadly weapon, hitand-run causing death or injury, and vehicle theft. He could get five years in prison.

The California Highway Patrol says Hartline stowed away in the truck in Tennessee and stole it when the driver got out at roadside scales near Temecula, Calif.

The CHP says after Hartline caused several crashes, the big-rig overturned on Interstate 15 and spilled its load of strawberries.

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Trio of troubles threatening Obama’s second term

BY JULIE PACE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama seemed to lose control of his second-term agenda even before he was sworn in, when a school massacre led him to lift gun control to the fore. Now, as he tries to pivot from a stinging defeat on that issue and push forward on others, the president finds himself rocked by multiple controversies that are demoralizing his allies, emboldening his political foes and posing huge distractions for all.

It’s unclear how long he will be dogged by inquiries into last year’s deadly attack in Libya, the IRS targeting of tea party groups and now the seizure of Associated Press phone records in a leak investigation. But if nothing else, these episodes give new confidence and swagger to Republicans who were discouraged by Obama’s re-election and their inability to block tax hikes as part of the Jan. 1 “fiscal cliff” deal.

Taken together, these matters will make it harder for the administration to focus on its priorities — racking up a few more accomplishments before next year’s national elections.

“It’s a torrential downpour, and it’s happening at the worst possible time, because the window is closing” on opportunities to accomplish things before the 2014 campaigns, said Matt Bennett, who worked in the Clinton White House. From here on, he said, “it’s going to be very, very difficult.”

So far, there’s no evidence that Obama knew about — let alone was involved in — the government actions in question.

But a president usually is held accountable for his administration’s actions, and Republicans now have material to fuel accusations and congressional hearings that they hope will embarrass him, erode his credibility and bolster their argument that his government is overreaching.

Even some of his Democratic allies are publicly expressing dismay at the AP

phone records seizure.

Obama advisers on Tuesday cast the trio of controversies as matters that flare up in an institution as complex as the U.S. government, and they questioned the impact of them. The one exception, advisers said, was the brewing scandal at the Internal Revenue Service, which they see as the issue most likely to strike a chord with Americans.

The IRS has apologized for what it calls “inappropriate” targeting of conservative political groups, including tea party affiliates, that were seeking tax-exempt status in recent years. Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday he had ordered a Justice Department investigation.

But he distanced himself from the decision to subpoena the AP records, saying he’d had no part in it, stepping aside because he had been interviewed in a government investigation into who provided information for a news story that disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen.

Holder says he played no role in AP phone subpoena

BY PETE YOST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday defended the Justice Department’s secret examination of Associated Press phone records though he declared he had played no role in it, saying it was justified as part of an investigation into a grave national security leak.

The government’s wide-ranging information gathering from the news cooperative has created a bipartisan political headache for President Barack Obama, with prominent Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expressing outrage, along with press freedom groups.

The government obtained the records from April and May of 2012 for more than 20 separate telephone lines assigned to AP and its journalists, including main offices. AP’s top executive called the action a massive and unprecedented intrusion into how news organizations do their work.

Federal officials have said investigators are trying to hunt down the sources of information for a May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bomb plot around the anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden. The probe is being run out of the U.S. Attorney’s office in the District of Columbia.

Asked about it at a news conference on a separate topic, Holder said he removed himself from the leaked-information probe because he himself had been interviewed by FBI agents as part of the investigation. He said he wanted to ensure that the probe was independently run and to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. It was the Justice Department’s No. 2 official, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, who made the decision to seek news media phone records, the department said.

“This was a very serious leak, a very grave leak” that “put the American people at risk,” Holder said. He called it one of the two or three most serious such episodes he had seen since he became a prosecutor in 1976 but did not say specifically how the disclosure of information about the plot had endangered Americans.

In February, CIA Director John Brennan provided a lessthan-ominous description of the plot in testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee. He told the panel that “there was never a threat to the American public as we had said so publicly, because we had inside control of the plot and the device was never a threat to the American public.”

The bomb plot came to light after the White House had told the public it had “no credible information that terrorist organizations, including al-Qaida, are plotting attacks in the U.S. to coincide with the anniversary of bin Laden’s death.”

In a letter to AP on Tuesday, Cole said the Justice Department had adhered to its rules for subpoenas for the news media and hadn’t sought information about the content of calls. “The records have not been and will not be provided for use in any other investigations,” Cole wrote.

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IN THIS Feb. 7 file photo, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Deborah Hersman speaks during a news conference in Washington. Federal accident investigators were weighing a recommendation Tuesday that states reduce their threshold for drunken driving from the current .08 blood alcohol content to .05, a standard that has been shown to substantially reduce highway deaths in other countries.

Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended WASHINGTON (AP) — States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half— from .08 blood alcohol level to .05_matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries, a federal safety board recommended Tuesday. That’s about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a 160-pound man.

More than 100 countries have adopted the .05 alcohol content standard or lower, according to a report by the staff of the National Transportation Safety Board. In Europe, the share of traffic deaths attributable to drunken driving was reduced by more than half within 10 years after the standard was dropped, the report said.

NTSB officials said it wasn’t their intention to prevent drivers from having a glass of

wine with dinner, but they acknowledged that under a threshold as low as .05 the safest thing for people who have only one or two drinks is not to drive at all.

A drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1 ounce of 80-proof alcohol in most studies.

Alcohol concentration levels as low as .01 have been associated with driving-related performance impairment, and levels as low as .05 have been associated with significantly increased risk of fatal crashes, the board said.

New approaches are needed to combat drunken driving, which claims the lives of about a third of the more than 30,000 people killed each year on U.S highways — a level of carnage that that has remained stubbornly consistent for the past decade and a half, the board said.

Jolie admired for mastectomy decision

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THIS MARCH 8, 2012, file photo shows actress Angelina Jolie at the Women in the World Summit in New York. Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.

NEW YORK (AP) — “I hope that other women can benefit from my experience,” Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.

But amid the accolades for the film star’s courageous revelation, doctors and genetic counselors were careful to note that her medical situation — an inherited genetic mutation putting her at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer — was very specific, and that her course of action made sense for only a small category of women.

Still, they hailed her bravery and said that she would surely help increase awareness — and thus, perhaps, help save some lives.

“Having this conversation empowers us all,” said Rebecca Nagy, a genetic counselor who works frequently with women who test positive for a defective version of the BRCA1 gene, as Jolie did.

“It’s wonderful what she’s done.”

In a stunning op-ed piece in the New York Times, Jolie, 37, began by speaking of her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who died of cancer at 56, before she was able to meet most of her grandchildren.

The actress revealed that beginning

in February, she underwent three surgeries — which she succeeded in keeping secret from the public — in which her breasts were removed, and later replaced by implants.

“I wanted to write this to tell other women that the decision to have a mastectomy was not easy. But it is one I am very happy that I made,” Jolie wrote.

“My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 percent to under 5 percent. I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer.”

The actress also hinted that she might, at some point, have her ovaries removed, saying that she had “started with the breasts” because her risk of breast cancer was higher than that for ovarian cancer. She did not say how long ago she was diagnosed with the faulty gene.

While admiring Jolie’s straightforwardness, cancer surgeons and others in the medical community were quick to point out that hereditary cases of breast cancer account for only about 5 percent to 7 percent of all cases diagnosed each year. And those connected to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are an even smaller group.

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This Evening • The Jackson Center Memorial Public Library holds an adult book club discussion from 5 to 6 p.m.

• The MS Support Group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in St. Rita’s Rehab Outpatient Conference Room, in the basement of the 830 Medical Office building on West North Street, Lima.

• The A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie offers baby time for babies 3 and under at 6 p.m.

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

• Stokes Lodge 305, Free and Accepted Masons, meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Lodge, Port Jefferson. All Master Masons are welcome.

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.

• PERS District meeting at the Eagles Lodge, 880 Rob. Ave., Lima, at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is $10 payable in advance to treasurer.

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.

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Lehman royalty Enjoying their first dance with the rest of their court at Lehman Catholic High School’s Junior Senior Prom recently are King Louis Gaier and Queen Victoria Tullis. This year’s prom, “City Nights, Neon Lights,” was at the Oaks Club in Sidney. Gaier is the son of Dan and Deb Gaier, of Piqua. Tullis is the daughter of Kristina Brummit, of Piqua.

During its April 24 meeting, the Wilson Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees learned from the hospital vice chief of staff that the hospital will receive full accreditation by the Hospital Facilities Accreditation Program.

President and CEO Thomas Boecker updated the board on recent hospital activity: • Dr. Philip Lamptey recently joined the medical staff as a full-time hospitalist. A second full-time hospitalist will be recruited if an appropriate candidate is identified.

• A demonstration of the features of the MedHost and Meditech systems is planned for this summer to update the board on the functionality of the software programs.

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Congressman Jim Jordan was held at the hospital on April 9.

Members of the board and senior management staff attended the luncheon. The majority of the discussion focused on healthcare reform and its many uncertainties.

• The hospital hosted the Chamber Leadership Program on April 11.

Following Boecker’s update, Craig Lannoye, vice president of operations, provided a report on the progress of the strategic planning goals and objective to develop a master facility plan.

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Sidney Daily News, Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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Couple mark 65 years Joan and Jim Romaker, of Sidney, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary today, May 15, 2013.

Jim and the former Joan Couchot were married May 15, 1948, at 1:30 p.m., in the Church of the Holy Angels in Sidney by the Rev. Francis Luthmer. Witnesses were Patricia Libbee, sister of the bridegroom, and Bernard Friesthler.

After the ceremony, the couple traveled to Cincinnati by train, a Mr. and Mrs. Romaker trip they remember as a nice experience.

Jim is the son of the late Nick and Helen Romaker. He has two living sisters and a brother-inlaw, Pat and Gordon Libbee, of Wapakoneta, and Janie Cotrell, of Piqua. One sister, Virginia Jones, is deceased.

Joan is the daughter of the late Orville and Elma Couchot. She has a living brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Irma Couchot; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Roy and Carol Asbury Jr. and Linda and Doug Short, all of Sidney. A brother, Richard Couchot, is deceased.

The Romakers have two sons and daughters-inlaw, David and Cari Romaker and Jake and Julie Romaker; and a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Lee Rhodes, all of Sidney. They have six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild.

Joan is a homemaker. She worked at Dunson Supply in Sidney prior to marrying Jim. Jim retired in 1991 from Stolle Corp.

Joan enjoys taking care of her flowers and watching the Cincinnati Reds. She has been a member of the Wilson Hospital Auxiliary since 1970.

Jim assists at funerals, exercises at the YMCA and helps the Knights of Columbus.

They both enjoy volunteering at FISH, spending time with their family, playing cards and traveling.

They attend the Church of the Holy Angels.

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Sorority meets in Sidney The Province V Chapter of Sigma Beta Sorority Inc. met May 5 at the Ross Historical Center to elect officers.

Founded Jan. 5, 1923, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Its aims are to promote charitable endeavors, further womanhood and promote good fellowship among members.

There are 33 chapters throughout the United States. Each chapter supports the National Charity Fund. The fund makes grants to a charity selected at the sorornational ity’s convention.

Chapters also support scholarship programs.

Province V comprises nine chapters in Ohio.

The province makes an annual $500 grant.

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SHARING A laugh at the Ross Historical Center recently are officers of the Sigma Beta Sorority Inc. who had gathered with other Chapter Province V members for a meeting. They are from left: National President Deb Van Buskirk, of Lima, Lt. Gov. Kathy Simon, of Beavercreek, Secretary/Treasurer JoAnn Wolfenson, of Centerville, Gov. Bonnie Kling, of Dayton and National Treasurer Wendy Lewis, of Dayton.

Adult day program schedules open house PIQUA — The Easter Seals Adult Day Service program, 316 College St., will host an open house in collaboration with Horizon Home Healthcare May 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The public is invited to tour the facility, meet the staff and take advantage of free blood pressure checks and glucose tests.

In addition, there will be information about stroke signs and symptoms and refreshments will be served.

“At Goodwill Easter Seals, our adult day services provide valuable health and social services for seniors, as well as respite and peace of mind for their loved said Cheryl ones,” Wheeler, director of sen-

ior services for Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley. “Our open house is an opportunity to showcase the program that assists our aging population.” Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley operates four adult day service centers, one each in Dayton, Beavercreek, Springfield and Piqua, serving more than 350 seniors.

QUICK READ Burkhardt celebrates 99th birthday

Betty Burkhardt, of Sidney, celebrated her 99th birthday at a surprise party of the Longfellow School retired employees Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Bob Evans restaurant.

Burkhardt was born May 9, 1914. “Betty B,” as she is known, was celebrated not as the queen of England, but as Queen for the Day by her fellow retirees.

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Hamaker, Trippensee Boyer, Tobie announce Reichert, Pleiman plan set date for wedding their engagement marriage ceremony FAIRBORN — Erin Elizabeth Hamaker and Ryan Eldredge Trippensee, both of Fairborn, have announced their engagement and plans to marry May 25, 2013, in the Church of the Holy Angels in Sidney.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of James and Teresa Hamaker, of SidHamaker/Trippensee ney.

She graduated from Sidney High School in 2001 and from Wright State University in 2006.

She is employed by the Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton.

Her fiance is the son of Keith and Joe Trippensee, of Flint, Mich., and Paul and Susan Cox, of Pioneer, Tenn.

He is a 2000 graduate of Campbell County High School.

He is employed by Trippensee Construction.

Kelly J. Boyer and Dexter A. Tobie, both of Sidney, have announced their engagement and plans to marry June 15, 2013, in the Church of the Holy Angels.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Samuel and Cassandra Boyer, of Sidney.

She graduated in 2005 from Houston Boyer/Tobie High School and in 2009 from Urbana University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science.

She is employed by Fairlawn Local Schools as the athletic director.

Her fiance is the son of Magda Tobie, of Managua, Nicaragua, and the late Rollin Tobie.

He is a 2006 graduate of Bolingbrook High School and a 2010 graduate of William Penn University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts.

He is employed by Fairlawn Local Schools as a teacher.

YORKSHIRE — Brittany Marie Reichert, of Yorkshire, and Alan Henry Pleiman, of Osgood, have announced their engagement and plans to marry June 8, 2013, in the St. Pleiman/Reichert Nicholas Church in Osgood.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ronald and Julie Reichert, of Yorkshire.

She graduated from Marion Local High School in 2009 and from Rhodes State College in 2012.

She is employed by Globus Printing.

Her fiance is the son of Cyril and Lisa Pleiman, of Osgood.

He is a 2007 graduate of Minster High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Toledo.

He is employed by Machine Concepts.

Communication tips for Better Hearing and Speech Month VERSAILLES — Since 1927, the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month each May. To reinforce the important messages about communication disorders during the month of May, Versailles Health Care Center has provided tips to raise awareness to help more than 70 million Americans 55 and older identify and prevent a speech, language or hearing disorder.

As people age, normal changes occur in hearing, speech, language, memory, and swallowing.

Once an individual turns 55, his chances of having a hearing loss, suffering a stroke, developing dementia or Parkinson’s disease increases which can lead

to a related communication disorder.

Warning signs of speech, language, and hearing problems include: • Sudden trouble talking, thinking, or moving parts of your body. This could be a sign of a stroke, and sufferers should see a doctor immediately.

• Turning the TV louder or asking people to repeat themselves.

• Trouble remembering appointments or how to do familiar tasks.

• A hoarse voice or easily losing a voice.

• Trouble speaking clearly that gets worse over time.

Tips for preventing communication disorders: • Reduce the risk of stroke: stop smoking, control blood pressure, exercise regularly.

• Use helmets and

seat belts to prevent brain injury.

• Get regular checkups, including hearing tests, to stay in top form.

• Protect your voice.

Don’t yell or talk in noisy places, drink plenty of water, and avoid smoking.

• Turn down the TV or radio when you talk with others. You’ll hear each other better and you won’t have to speak loudly.

• Keep your mind sharp: do puzzles, read, and keep up with current events.

• Stay active and social: do things with friends and get involved in your community.

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The key is early identification and intervention.

The earlier a problem is identified, the sooner treatment can begin. For more information about speech, language, and hearing disorders and prevention, visit www.asha.org.

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Acura NSX to be produced in Ohio was a big dream. Working together, here in Ohio and across North America we turned this dream into reality,” said Hidenobu Iwata, president and CEO of Honda of America and the head of Honda’s manufacturing operations in North America. “The location of this facility is in the midst of one of the greatest collections of engineering and production talent in the world. So it makes sense that we will renew the dream and build this high-tech, supercar in Marysville, Ohio.”

In addition to the plant location, Honda announced that Honda R&D Americas chief engineer Ted Klaus is leading the global team developing the new NSX, and Clement D’ Souza, associate chief engineer at Honda of America, is leading the team that will bring NSX to mass production in 2015.

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The Acura NSX Concept was on display at the event, attended by local community and government leaders, including Ohio Gov. John Kasich, showcasing the NSX’s low and wide stance that will help fulfill the Acura brand product direction centered on the synergy between man and machine.

The new NSX is being developed by a global R&D team led by designers and engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. located in Los Angeles, Calif., and Raymond.

The NSX will feature a unique powertrain and body structure to provide an incredible driving experience, promoters say. It will be powered by a midmounted V-6 engine mated to Acura’s innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) system. “We have a very clear understanding of the high customer expectations luxury buyers around the world have for a supercar, and our challenge is to exceed them and create new value for the customer,” said Klaus. “This new Performance Manufacturing Center will be key to this challenge.”

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The original Acura NSX was built at the Takanezawa Plant in Japan from 1990 until production moved to the Suzuka Plant in early 2004, where it was produced until 2005. Part of the Tochigi Factory, the Takanezawa Plant was the first manufacturing facility in the world to mass-produce an all-aluminum body and balance advanced production equipment with hands-on “craftsman” processes.

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Honda to build new transmission plant in Mexico CELAYA, Mexico — Honda de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (HDM) has announced plans to construct a new transmission plant in Celaya, near the city of Guanajuato, on the same site as the new automobile plant currently under construction that will begin production of the Honda Fit in Spring 2014.

With an initial investment of US$470 million, the transmission plant will begin operation in the second half of 2015 with an annual production capacity of 350,000 units, with plans to more than double annual output in the coming years.

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The Shelby County United Way recently published the 2012 Cornerstone Society leadership-giving directory.

Established in 2007, the Cornerstone Society honors and recognizes those individuals, couples or family foundations who contribute $500 and above to United Way’s annual campaign.

The Cornerstone Society leadership giving program recognizes four different levels of giving: Friends ($500-$999), Benefactors ($1,000$2,499), Patrons ($2,500$4,999) and Champions ($5,000 and above). The number of leadership donors contributing at a leadership level during the fall campaign was 526, which represents an increase of 6 percent over the previous campaign.

In addition to recognizing Cornerstone Society donors, the directory also highlights Shelby County businesses and organizations whose corporate gifts contributed more than 35 percent of United Way’s campaign totals.

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Honda established its first Mexican manufacturing operations in September 1985. Two years later, Honda de Mexico started motorcycle import sales and, in March 1988, began production of motorcycle products and automobile service parts in El Salto, Jalisco.

Automobile production began in 1995 with the Accord and, in 2007, production switched to the CR-V. Honda de Mexico has a current annual capacity of 63,000 automobiles.

With the new 200,000-unit Celaya automobile plant scheduled to begin operation in February 2014, Honda de Mexico’s annual production capacity will increase to a total of 263,000 units. In 2012, Honda sold 54,000 units in Mexico (up 150.6 percent from a year ago), with sales volume steadily increasing.

The new transmission plant in Mexico will join existing Honda transmission manufacturing operations in Ohio and Georgia, increasing Honda’s annual transmission production capacity in North America from the current 1.375 million units to more than 1.7 million units in 2016, and to more than 2 million units when the Mexican plant reaches full capacity.

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new associates is expected when the plant reaches its full production capacity of approximately 700,000 units annually.

By establishing a production base with outstanding global competitiveness in CVT manufacturing in the same location as the new automobile plant, Honda de Mexico will establish a highly efficient production structure that maximizes local content in Mexico and the rest of North America, company officials said.

The new transmission plant, Honda’s third in North America, will produce continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) for automobiles built in Mexico, where further market growth is expected, as well as for other Honda auto plants in North America and globally. When the new plant transmission reaches full production, Honda’s transmission capacity in North America will exceed 2 million units, and will support Honda’s capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles per year in the region.

“We are establishing a production base with outstanding global competitiveness in CVT production in the same location as our new automobile plant in Celaya,” said Tetsuo Iwamura, COO of Honda North American Regional Operations. “As we continue to advance

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STOCK MARKET Listed are Tuesday’s stock market prices at closing for firms in the Sidney-Shelby County area traded on the major markets.

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE This Week Chng. +0.03 Alcoa Inc...............8.56 (PF of Alcoa Building Products, Stolle Machinery) Appld Ind. Tech..46.02 +0.54 BP PLC ADR......43.11 +0.09 Citigroup ............50.09 +1.17 Emerson Elec. ....59.00 +1.18 (PF of Copeland Corp.

Division) Griffon Corp. ......10.92 +0.13 (PF of Clopay Corp.)

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The site for the new production facility, which will be Honda’s third auto plant in Ohio, is only a few miles from the Honda R&D Americas Inc. Ohio Center that is engineering the supercar for production and adjacent to Honda of Mfg.’s America Marysville Auto Plant.

A part of Honda of America, the Performance Manufacturing Center will be a unique manufacturing operation that will employ approximately 100 highly skilled manufacturing associates drawn from within Honda’s existing operations in Ohio. In addition, associates at Honda’s engine plant in Anna will assemble the NSX powertrain.

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Kiwanians choose local teen for May The Sidney Noon Kiwanis Club has named Regina Brandewie its May 2013 Teen of the Month.

Brandewie is a senior at Fort Loramie High School and ranks fifth in her class, with a grade point average of 3.9.

She is the daughter of Jerry and Stacey Brandewie and has two brothers, Zach, 17, and

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Her academic activities, honors, and awards include National Honor Society, Mathletes, Academia, yearbook staff, Old School History Club, student aide, student council and the Scholar–Athlete Award.

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Community Service Club hosts teams FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie Community Service Club hosted two Fort Loramie High School state champion teams at recent meetings.

The high school cheerleaders were treated to a meal at the regular April 2 meeting of the organization.

After the meal, one of the cheerleaders, Katelyn Seger, gave a synopsis of the team’s accomplishments throughout the summer months and during

the 2012-13 school year.

The girls were champions at every competition they entered throughout this time period, and were able to capture the state title on March 3.

The high school girls basketball team was honored at the May 7 regular meeting, also with a meal. Coach Carla Siegel had high praises for the team, which had only three losses for the entire season.

Although this was

the seventh appearance in the state tournament for the lady Redskins since 1979, it was their first time to bring home the state champion trophy.

She had high praises for the girls and the coaches for their acthis complishments year.

Fort Loramie Service Club members expressed their pride in both of these teams for the honor they have brought to their school and their community.

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

Hoying heads to U. of Dayton LOFORT ing, both of Fort RAMIE — Clay Loramie, he was M. Hoying, a named to the senior at Fort honor roll and to Loramie High the All Conferfootball School, has been ence accepted by the team as a tight University of end.

Dayton, where His high school he plans to study activities inHoying mechanical engicluded football, neering. basketball, AcaThe son of Wendy demia, Mathletes, class Moorman and Eric Hoy- vice president, History

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Club, Spanish Club, chorus and homecoming court.

His community activities included Bible school volunteer, flag football coach, Fort Loramie Liberty Days 5K volunteer and Wilson Memorial Hospital volunteer.

He is employed part time by Tooling Technology in Fort Loramie.

ESTATE TRANSFERS

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

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

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

Salem Township Kenneth C. Bolen and Emily K. (Bolen) Weaver to Chad Shields, Adan S u b d i v i s i o n

replat, $35,000.

Michael G. Wisnewski to Eric S. and Jodie A. Russell, part section 5, 4 acres, $153,500.

Van Buren Township Carl E. and Velma Wuebker to Craig D. and Heather L. Wuebker, section 33, 40 and 80 acres, $723,200.

Jerry L. and Brenda S. Price to Jerry L. Price, trustee, section 5, 67.8 and 20 acres, undivided 1/2 interest, exempt.

Logan S. and Gretchen L. Billing to Hoying & Hoying Builders Inc., Whitefeather Subdivision, phase 4, section 34, lot

2640 W. Michigan St., Sidney

If you suffer from headaches, discuss it with your dentist and your physician. Chances are,

Some dentists are trained in treating jaw joint problems, some are trained in treating headaches, and some choose not to treat these ailments in their particular practices for one reason or another. However, if you suffer from headaches and have been treated unsuccessfully by physicians who have ruled out any medical problems, you might consider discussing it with your dentist. He or she may be able to help you or refer you to someone who could.

there is some help available for you. If you feel that you have problems with headaches, you might want to visit the web site www.headachehope.com for a more in-depth explanation of this very common problem.

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Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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FAIRLAWN SENIORS shown in the front row (l-r) are Anthony Gillem, Ryan Elliott, Grant Covault, Jessie Hughes, Zach Crim, Cole Cummings, Mitchell Kirtley, Ryan Lessing, Cody McDonald, Zach Hamblin, Dylan Harris, Nathan Ordean, Eli Helman, Erik Reed, Michael Smith. In the second row (l-r) are Zach Rogers, Abby Stemen, Trey Everett, Olivia Cummings, Tyler Matthews, Haley

Slonkosky, Samantha Forman, Ryder Gross, Samantha Morris, Dustin Edge, Paige Johnson, Makaila Russell, MaKayla Hutchins, Abby Blanford, Emily Boerger, Marie Rose, Blaine O’Leary, Tyler Myers, Jon Spencer, Samantha Wilson, Melody Roberts and Kaileigh Tucker. Not pictured are Dylan Davis, Lewis Jordan, Mason Kindle, Alexis Malott and Maci Pauley.

Fairlawn commencement set Sunday Fortythree members of the Fa i r l a w n H i g h S c h o o l Class of 2013 will receive diplomas Helman d u r i n g commencement ceremonies held Sunday in the high school gymnasium. The ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m.

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An honorary diploma will be presented to the family of the late Ryan David Elliott, a classmate who passed away

in elementary school.

Elias Helman, son of Jeff and Cindy Helman, is the class valedictorian, and Samantha Morris, daughter of Elizabeth Morris is the saluclass tatorian. The speaker will be Trey Everett, son of Tim and Jackie Everett.

The class has selected the motto: “Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.” — Dean Karnazez.

The class flower is a white carnation with blue tips. “Carry On” by Fun is the class song.

Members of the Class of 2013 are Abigail Elise Blanford, Emily McKenzie Boerger, Victoria Jayne Butterfield, Grant Jacob Covault, David Zachary Crim, Cole Frank Cummings, Olivia Cummings, Louise Dylan Russell Davis, Dustin Jay Edge, Trey Skyler Everett, Samantha Dyanne Forman, An-

thony Lee Gillem, Ryder Scott James Gross, Zachary Quillen Hamblin, Dylan Michael Harris, Elias Emory Helman, Jessie Wayne Hughes, MaKayla Lynn Brittany Hutchins, Paige Johnson, Lewis Arthur Jordan Jr., Mason Storm Kindle, Mitchell Scott Kirtley, Ryan Michael Lessing, Alexis Kay Malott, Tyler Ann Matthews, Cody Thomas McDonald, Samantha Autumn Mor-

ris, Tyler Scott Myers, Blaine Patrick O’Leary, Nathaniel Louis Grant Ordean, Maci Dawn Pauley, Erik Alexander Reed, Melody Renae Roberts, Zachery Tyler Rogers, Marie Gabrielle Rose, Makaila Marie Russell, Haley Morgan Slonkosky, Michael David Smith, Jon Michael Spencer Jr., Abby Lynn Stemen, Kaileigh Michelle Tucker and Samantha Brooke Wilson.

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TERESA CEGLEDY (left) presents the Sidney Education Association Teacher of the Year award to Kathy Keith at the recent SEA awards dinner. Cegledy had nominated Keith for the award.

SEA names Keith Teacher of the Year The Sidney Education Association held its awards dinner recently at the Moose Lodge.

The evening, filled with laughter and tears, celebrated various teachers for accomplishments and achievements throughout the year.

Members honored Kathy Keith, intervention specialist at Northwood Elementary, with Teacher of the Year. The nomination came from Northwood colleague, Teresa Cegledy.

“I have had the distinct pleasure of working collaboratively in an inclusion setting and as a team and building colleague of Kathy Keith,” Cegledy said. “Her tireless dedication to her students, their families and the staff can only be described as an inspira-

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tion to those around her.

She is constantly researching new and varied ways to bring a quality education to any child that may cross her path.

“Kathy is an invaluable wealth of knowledge for strategies, interventions, modifications and alternative ways to enhance lessons for learning for every child. Truly her greatest gift is to see the potential and best in every child no matter how challenging they may be when they are frustrated with learning.”

The group also recognized retiring teachers and presented them with a gift and certificate. Two retirees, Barb Kerr and Diane Dexter were presented with the LongTerm Dedication award for their excellence in

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Osgood • The Osgood American Legion will be serving barbecue chicken Sunday starting at 11 a.m.

• The Osgood Legion Post 588 will sponsor a dance Saturday. Fred Bruns will provide the music. There will be square dancing. This

will be the final time Fred Bruns Band will play.

• On April 15, the Youth Raffle winning tickets were drawn.

Those who won are Anthony Gehret, Madonna Grieshop, Ohmer Brandewie, Eugene Nash, Bruce Winner and Don Bemis.

• On Sunday, seniors graduating from high

DR. WALhad that first LACE: I apprepuff of my dad’s ciate your Lucky Strike! strong stand of —Nameless, telling teens the Brookhaven, physical danMiss. gers of smoking N A M E tobacco prodLESS: Thanks ucts with cigafor sharing your rettes being the ’Tween e x p e r i e n c e s leader. I’m a 52- 12 & 20 with the power year-old woman and destruction Dr. Robert who started of nicotine with Wallace smoking at the our teen readvery young age ers. It’s very imof 14. When I started portant that they hear smoking, it was consid- from those who have ered that smoking was “been there and done cool and sophisticated. that.”

Advertisements on television and radio and DR. WALLACE: I’m even billboards pitched 19, and my fiance is 21. I the image that smoking really care for Ted, and was the “in” thing. All basically he’s a good guy, the beautiful women in but he is extremely posthe movies enjoyed sessive of me and is a smoking. At age 22, I very jealous sort of perwatched my father die son. I’m a very attractive from lung cancer. He young woman, and Ted was a heavy smoker. is what one would say That day, I decided to ruggedly handsome. end my smoking habit, If we’re out together but I couldn’t. I was to- and I happen to look at tally addicted to nico- another guy, he gets tine. I still make an upset. When he cools off, effort to quit smoking he apologizes, but that several times a year, but cooling off only lasts I’m still a victim of to- until he thinks I’m lookbacco. I have hope that ing at another guy. He someday I will be to- said he would change his bacco-free. My only hope jealous ways after we get is that it will not be too married, but I’m not late by then. Please con- sure he will. My parents tinue to encourage teens don’t believe he will to never start smoking, change and keep advisor if they are now smok- ing me not to marry Ted. ing, to have the courage But my best friend to stop and never again thinks that he is a good start. I wish I had never catch and is too good to

teaching in Sidney City Schools. Many of the retirees expressed their appreciation for their colleagues and time spent within Sidney City Schools and shared inspiring words of encouragement for those teachers they leave behind.

Jennifer Billing-Martz and Angie Mentges received the Do-er’s Award for always going above and beyond in their dayto-day.

Members also recognized Friends of Education. These are people and businesses that support teachers and education within Sidney through their generosity.

Receiving this award were the Rev. John According to Shelby Geissler and Cindy Lambert of Agape Distribu- County Auditor Denny York, the deadline for filtion and Mike Hoenie. ing new Homestead Exemption applications for the 2013 tax year (taxes payable in 2014) is June school were honored at 3.

The Homestead Exthe 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Honored were Hannah emption is a property Arling, Keith Bohman, tax break generally Katie Grieshop, Sean available on homes Grieshop, Jenna owned and occupied as Hoescher, Megan of Jan. 1 by people more Kuether, Jennifer Lange, than 65 years of age or Kyle Mangen, Olivia those who are totally Pohlman, Michael Rut- disabled.

The exemption is shilling, Darren Subler, David Tangeman, Josie based on the abatement Winner and Meagan of the first $25,000 of market valuation of a Winner.

toss away. Help! — Undecided, Batavia, Ill. UNDECIDED: Follow the advice of your parents! I’ve never subscribed to the theory that a person’s flaws will disappear after the marriage ceremony. In fact, many of them intensify.

Since Ted is aware that he has a jealousy problem, I’d advise him to seek professional counseling. My advice is to delay the wedding until you are 100 percent positive he is no longer overbearingly possessive.

It’s easier to do this now rather than after you’re married. Once he thinks you’re “his,” you may have no leverage to counter Ted’s fits of jealousy. Marrying someone like that is a recipe for misery, and your marriage could end in misery.

Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net.

To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

Homestead Exemption deadline near home and will result in a reduction of tax liability in the range of $250 to $400 per year depending upon the effective tax rate in a particular taxing district.

York emphasized that this sign-up period is for new applicants only.

Those people who are already on the Homestead program do not need to reapply at this time. All 2012 tax year recipients should have received a mailing earlier this year which asked them to report certain types of changes in their status relating to the Home-

stead program. Those who had no such changes did not need to reply to have their benefit continued for the current year. Those who did have status changes were to mark the form accordingly and return it to the Auditor’s Office.

Homestead application forms may be obtained from the Auditor’s Office in the Shelby County Annex building or online at www.shelbycountyauditors.com For more information, taxpayers may call 498-7202 during regular business hours.

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Partly cloudy; 30% chance of rain High: 75° Low: 65°

Temperatures will soar today as windy conditions develop and we push into the mid80s. The n e x t chance for showSunrise/Sunset ers and Wednesday’s sunset..8:46 p.m. thunderBrian Davis Thursday’s sunrise.....6:20 a.m. s t o r m s Thursday’s sunset......8:47 p.m. arrives this evening, and looks most likely overnight and through the day Thursday.

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

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Using Tylenol to treat RA DEAR DR. side effects, but ROACH: I am some effects are an 80-plus-yearmore likely than old man with others. Tylenol, if rheumatoid taken excessively, arthritis. My docis well-known to tor has reduced cause damage to my methotrexate the liver. Howdosage due to his ever, long-term concern about To your use of Tylenol kidney damage. can cause kidney good He prescribed damage as well. I Tylenol.

My health estimated that question is methotrexate is Dr. Keith whether Tylenol about 500 times Roach also has a potenmore likely to tial problem for my kid- cause kidney damage neys. — R.B. than Tylenol. Even that ANSWER: Rheuma- is an understatement, toid arthritis is a serious since that’s the risk form of arthritis that can when people take high cause severe damage to doses of Tylenol every joints if not aggressively day for years or decades, treated. Methotrexate is against the risk of a few a powerful medicine, weeks’ worth of highoften used as chemother- dose methotrexate. Forapy for some cancers. It tunately, the risk of is effective for many peo- kidney disease from ple with rheumatoid methotrexate is much arthritis, even though lower with the smaller RA isn’t anything like a doses used for rheumacancer. It does involve toid arthritis. cells growing rapidly, which the methotrexate DEAR DR. ROACH: can control.

I am a 67-year old feAll medicines — male. I recently went to whether they are pre- my gynecologist for my scribed by a physician, annual checkup. When I found over the counter or asked about scheduling a sold as supplements — bone-density test, she have the possibility of said I only have to have

one every 10 years! I thought my endocrinologist said I should have one every two years. Who is correct? Has the change come about because of the new healthcare law? — E.M. ANSWER: Osteoporosis, the loss of mineralization of bones, leads to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis happens in both men and women, but more quickly and more completely in women.

Because of this, and because women start off with a lower bone density than men do, on average, women are much more likely to have osteoporotic fractures.

Women lose bone density the fastest right after menopause, but the bone loss slows down after a few years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends initial testing for all women over 65, and for women younger than 65 who have additional risk factors. The optimum time to wait between screenings in women over 65, after the first test, hasn’t been clear, until a recent study

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looked at this very issue.

The study found that the results of the previous bone density determine when you should look again. If the bone density is normal, then a 10-year or even 15-year interval is safe. However, if the first study showed low bone density (osteopenia) but not osteoporosis, then a five-year or a oneyear follow-up is necessary, depending on how serious the bone loss is.

Who is right? It depends on your results.

But the decision of when to do the follow-up bone density test, like all tests, should be based on science, by scientists, and not on the economy, by politicians. Doing fewer unnecessary tests leads to better outcomes for patients. It also saves money, but that is secondary.

You can estimate your fracture risk with the FRAX tool at http://www.shef.ac.uk/FR AX/tool.jsp. Pick your country under “calculation tool.” The USPSTF recommends screening for a major osteoporotic fracture risk above 9.3 percent.

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100 years May 15, 1913 The Ohio State Electric Association conits annual cluded convention in Dayton yesterday with the election of officers. Dr. A.W. Hobby of Sidney was elected corresponding secretary of the association. He also read a paper on infantile paralysis.

––––– Basis for a permanent Miami Valley flood prevention committee to be composed of delegates from the relief and flood prevention committees of the cities and counties in the Miami valley was formed at the conference of the committeemen and city and county officials at the Dayton club yesterday. Sidney and Shelby Ccounty were represented at the meeting by Martin Quinlisk and L.M. Studevant.

––––– B.J. Wuebker and William Martin, Democrats, and Max Carey and Earl Fristoe, Republicans, have been appointed jury commissions for Shelby county by Judge Mathers. All were reappointed.

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May 15, 1938 The Holy Angels school assembly hall was a brilliant sight last evening when the annual Junior-Senior prom took place, the principal social event of the school year. At the speaker’s table for the affair were seated: Rev. Father Lehman, pastor of Holy Angels and Rev. Fathers Depenbrock, Metz and Goldschmidt, Adrian Francis, president of the senior class; Erma Galer, Junior class president, Roberta Hentrich, prom queen and Roy Weiskittel, queen’s escort.

––––– Members of the senior class at Botkins High school will present their annual class play the evening of May 20 in the school auditorium. The play, “Sis Perkins,” will have as members of the cast the following: Helen Sitzman, Erma Roode, Leroy Steinke, Howard Grodey, Catherine Finkenbine, Edison Serr, Melvin Slemmer, Ruby Gerber, Odella Leugers, and Theresia Ann King.

––––– The Rees Creamery Co. of Lockington is announcing an open house for Sunday afternoon

and evening, and is inviting the public to inspect the enlarged facilities. This is the second open house by the Rees company within a year, with the opportunity provided the public to visit its new ice cream department.

50 years May 15, 1963 Mrs. Doris Pickering of the Pickering Insurance Agency and Joseph E. Belser of the Belser Insurance Agency announced in a joint statement today that a merger of the two businesses will become effective June 1.

The two agencies will operate from and under the name of Belser Insurance Agency, 212 East Court street. Belser has been in insurance work in Sidney since June 1946. Mrs. Pickering, widow of C.W. Pickering, said she plans to retire partially from business, but will still carry on in a limited manner.

25 years May 15, 1988 FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie young people now have a new place to congregate with the opening of The Zoo arcade in the former Wilman Department Store building. Response to the arcade has been good since it opened last week, according to Robin Wolaver, arcade manager. Ms. Wolaver, 12244 Short Drive, Minster, said the decision to open the arcade came in response to a need for young people to gather.

––––– JACKSON CENTER — Cheryl Prenger, a Jackson Center High School senior, has been notified that she is one of 450 students across the nation to receive a $1,000 National Honor Society Scholarship. She is the co-valedictorian of her senior class and has a cumulative 4.0 grade point average. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Prenger, 18501 Pasco-Montra Road, Botkins.

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Students learn about life Seniors go on mission trip to Apache reservation

BY MELANIE SPEICHER mspeicher@civitasmedia.com It was an eye-opening experience for nine seniors from Christian Academy Schools.

The students recently returned from their senior mission trip to White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona.

“We knew we wanted to go someplace different on our senior mission,” said Naomi Wildermuth, one of the seniors who went on the mission from March 9-16. “We wanted to experience something out of our comfort zone.”

“We knew we were capable of doing the fundraisers for the trip,” said Andrew Ditmer.

“This would be something we’re not used to and thought it would be cool to do.”

Wildermuth, Ditmer and Sara Abbott have all gone on missions prior to this one. Wildermuth has gone to Nepal, while Abbott went to Alabama and overseas on a mission trip. Ditmer has gone on several mission trips, including ones to Mexico, Jamaica and all over the United States.

To raise funds for the trip, the group held a chili cook off, operated a school coffee shop, hosted a chicken dinner, sold discount cards which featured local restaurants and sold sports ads for the athletic program.

Letters were also sent to friends and family members asking for donations to help pay for the trip. Some of the students also received scholarship money from their local churches.

The students raised $14,000 to go on the mission.

The group, along with four adult chaperons, stayed at a boarding school off the reservation.

In the mornings, the students got out their hammers and other tools to help renovate a room at the school where they stayed. They painted, waxed floors, cleaned mattresses up, scraped floors and cleaned beds. They also cleaned the ministry bus from top to bottom.

In the afternoon, they boarded a school bus and conducted bus ministry on the Reservation.

“We told the students Bible stories,” said Alexis Deitz. “I was surprised at how accepting the kids were; they wanted to be cared for and be loved.”

“I really liked playing with the kids,” said Hannah Mote.

“It was so easy to give them my time.”

The students at the boarding school stayed at the school Monday through Friday. On the weekends, they went home to their families. Approximately 30 students stay at the school.

“I really liked encouraging the staff members and assist-

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THE SENIOR class of Christian Academy School sings a song for the Apache children during their senior mission trip to Arizona. The students went on a bus ministry each afternoon to different locations on the reservation. his sentiment.

“I came out of my comfort zone and played with the kids,” said Kachia Vanderbeek.

“I loved the bus ministry and the children,” said Michaela Strelow. “It was also fun laying down tile and working on the building.

“I really like how close we’ve grown as a class,” she said. “We’re more unified now.”

Mathew Bleininger said he was surprised at how close the class became during the trip.

Photo provided “We came together as a ANDREW DITMER works on family while we were there,” the renovation project at the Photo provided said Bleininger. “We’ll soon go boarding school in Arizona.

HANNAH MOTE cleans the floor in the room the students our separate ways, but this alhelped renovate while on their senior mission trip in Arizona. lowed us to look inside their trying new food while they lives. It was like a third world who were broken and kids ing them however we could,” were there. said Sara Abbott. “Their time who just want someone to love country on the reservation.

“They had amazing food,” There were shacks and them.” and dedication to the school said Strelow. “There was an houses. But the kids had the Ditmer said he was surwas great. They deserved Apache burger. The grease prised how quickly the Native biggest smiles I’ve ever seen.” went through the aluminum everything we could do for When they went on the bus American children became them.” foil. It was so good.” ministry, the children were their friends.

Wildermuth said she also While they were there, the “When we went on the bus waiting for the bus to stop at liked seeing the dedication of children tried to teach them their homes. ministry, and we played a the staff members. some words in Apache.

“The kids would recognize game with them, we automati“I loved the children and “They had some really cool the bus,” said Jill Berning, cally became their friend,” that they loved God that names for us,” said Strelow. senior class adviser. “They said Ditmer. “I think it was a much,” said Wildermuth. “I “Being with my classmates honor the bus because it carhad heard about the reserva- lot easier for each of us to go was my favorite part of the ries God’s banner.” tion and the living conditions, there because we had our trip,” said Cody Meadors.

“We were like an ice cream but it still came as a surprise classmates there with us.”

The trip confirmed future His classmates agreed with truck,” said Bleininger of how plans for Abbott and Wilderto me. There were families the children would follow the muth. bus.

“I feel called into the misDuring the stops, the CAS sion field,” said Abbott. “This students would give the chilwas just confirmation of what dren their full attention. They I want to do.” might put nail polish on the She plans to attend Wright children or play bubbles with State University-Lake Camthem. They made bead jewelry pus, Celina, where she will and played basketball. major in teaching. She wants The students, while in to teach overseas.

Ohio, made tornadoes out of Wildermuth plans to attend bottles and took them to share Christian University in with the children.

Cincinnati and major in interVanderbeek and Deitz also cultural studies. showed the children how to “I love being on mission roller blade. They would push trips,” said Wildermuth. the children to help them Abbott is the daughter of along the road.

Stephen and Doris Abbot, of “Going there really made Sidney. Bleininger is the son of Photo provided me appreciate what I have,” Bruce and Bonnie Bleininger, KACHIA VANDERBEEK helps one of the Apache children put said Mote. of Jackson Center. Deitz is the They all said they enjoyed on roller blades. daughter of Paul Deitz, of Sidney, and the late Christina Deitz. Ditmer is the son of Mark and Sheryl Ditmer, of Sidney.

Meadors is the son of Cathy Meadors, of Sidney. Mote is the daughter of Annette Thomas and Craig Mote, of Sidney. Strelow is the daughter of David and Teisha Strelow, of Sidney. Vanderbeeck is the daughter of Dee Waters and Scott Vanderbeek, of Sidney. Wildermuth is the daughter of Mike and Sheila Lundy, of Sidney.

Chaperons for the trip were Paul Deitz, Jill Berning, Mark Ditmer and Sheryl Ditmer.

The Ditmers, who are members of Christian Service International, had been to Photo provided the reservation in the past MEMBERS OF the Class of 2013 at Christian Academy Schools who went on the senior mis- and assisted in making the sion are (l-r) Naomi Wildermuth, Kachia Vanderbeek, Michaela Strelow, Matthew Bleininger, trip a smooth one for the stuAndrew Ditmer, Cody Meadors, Alexis Dietz, Sara Abbott and Hannah Mote. dents.

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Anna tabs McFeely Sidney upsets Beavercreek as new girls coach in D-I tourney

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He stepped down with In 28 years of coach- a five-year record of 116ing high school basket- 17, a winning percentb a l l , age of .872. including “First of all, I want to 13 as a congratulate the girls head coach, and Jack for just a great D a v e five years,” McFeely said McFeely Monday night. “Tremenhas stepped dous. Three state tourinto plenty naments...

Only of tough sitsomeone not very smart uations.

McFeely would take this job.

But it’s “I honestly didn’t safe to say he’s never think I had a chance behad shoes this big to fill. cause they’d be standing The Anna Board of in line for this job,” he Education gave its added. “So I’m very honstamp of approval Mon- ored to be chosen.” day night to the recomMcFeely is no mendation that McFeely stranger to County bastake over the position ketball. He coached the vacated when ultra-suc- Fort Loramie girls for cessful head girls bas- four years, and took the ketball coach Jack 1997 Loramie team to Billing stepped down the state tournament, after an incredible five- finishing runner-up year run. with a final 26-2 Billing took his last record. three Anna teams to the In 2009, he coached Division III state tour- the New Bremen girls to nament, winning two ti- a 21-2 record and the and finishing championship of the tles runner-up after an over- Midwest Athletic Con-

ference. That team finished the regular season ranked No. 3 in the state, and it earned McFeely District 8 Coach of the Year honors.

He’s had four 20-win seasons, three at the varsity level, and his teams have won three league titles, three district titles and one regional championship.

McFeely said he doesn’t think it would be a wise move to make a lot of changes when he takes over.

“If you go into a company that’s barely keeping its head above water, you make some changes,” he said. “But if you go into Microsoft, you don’t do a lot different. It’s easier for one person to learn a new system than 25 girls who have already lost their head coach, and have them wonder, who is this guy coming in? I want them to teach me that offense this summer. I’m sure there will be some recognizable dif-

ferences but the plan is to keep as much of it as consistent as possible.”

McFeely has also been the head girls coach at Lehman, Troy and Greenville, and also coached the Edison Community College women’s team one year.

His career record as a head girls basketball coach is 164-131.

He spent last season as the assistant girls coach at St. Henry, and is also a former head football coach at Lehman.

He is retired from Troy City Schools, and he and his wife of 40 years have two grown children and two grandchildren.

He resides in Fort Loramie.

“I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “If Jack were back, he would have a big target on his back, and I feel like I’m inheriting his target and one of my own. But good kids will make a big difference and that’s what they have in Anna.”

BEAVERCREEK — Sidney pulled off a mild upset in the first round of the Division I Sectional baseball tournament Tuesday, beating Beavercreek 9-3 here.

Sidney is the No. 12 seed and Creek was No. 7.

Sidney trailed 3-0 after three innings but got three in the fourth and six in the fifth.

Sidney is now 11-15 and will play Troy Thursday at a site to be determined.

In Sidney’s fourth, Ryan Penley singled in a run and after a strikeout and a walk, Kaleb Dotson’s slow roller was thrown away, allowing two runs to score.

An inning later, the Jackets broke it open with the long ball. Jake Lochard started it off with a double, then Connor Echols belted a tworun homer. After a walk and a single, freshman Niswonger Sammy blasted a three-run homer.

“This was a great win,” said Sidney coach Bill Shoffner. “Beavercreek’s pitcher is very good and struck out eight of the first nine outs. We wanted to be patient and work the count to get his pitch count up. He was in a lot of full counts early. This was a total team effort and everyone had a hand it it offensively at some point.”

Echols went the distance for the Jackets and allowed Creek just six hits.

He also doubled, tripled and homered and drove in two runs. Bobby Benshoff, Shane Herbert and Ryan Penley all had two hits.

Devon Poeppelman were both 2-for-3 with a double, JR Nixon was 3-for3, Ethan Wolf singled and doubled, Josh Nixon singled and doubled, Clay Brown had two singles and Trushaw had a double.

For the Flyers, Dustin Rethman was 3-for-3 with a double and a triple and Kyle Mescher was 2-for-3 with a home run.

The linescore: Minster ..........651 80_20 18 0 Marion ...........010 05_ 6 12 3 Trushaw (WP), Wolf (5) and Eilerman; Nietfeld (LP), Unrast (3), Rethman (4) and Mescher.

Records: Minster 20-2, Marion Local 7-15.

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Cavs run-rule Raiders 14-4 Lehman hosted Russia as the two teams tuned up for tournament play Tuesday, and the Cavs came away with a 14-4 win in six innings.

Lehman was clinging to a 5-4 lead after Russia scored three times in the top of the sixth. But the Cavs exploded for nine runs in the bottom of the inning to end it right there.

For Russia, Cole McEldowney singled and had a two-run homer.

For Lehman, Greg Spearman was a tough out, getting four hits, scoring twice and driving in two. Cole Proffitt doubled and drove in three, Max Schutt had three singles, and John Copella also doubled.

Lehman is at home against Botkins in sectional semifinal play today at 5 p.m. Russia, the No. 1 seed, is also at home, taking on Covington at 5.

The linescore: Russia ...........000 013_ 4 6 1 The linescore: Sidney ..........000 360 0_9 13 1 Lehman.........011 039_14 13 4 WP: Copella; LP: Gariety Beacercreek .102 000 0_3 6 0 Records: Lehman 18-6, Echols (WP) and Niswonger; Anders (LP), Hayes Russia 19-7.

(5), Eby (5) and Whittington.

—— Records: Sidney 11-15, NB falls 10-1 Beavercreek 14-10.

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Minster wins share of title

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FAYE KENNEDY of Botkins (left) looks to first after being unable to make the tag on Fairlawn’s Dana

Stanley in Division IV Sectional softball action at Botkins Tuesday. Botkins won 19-7.

Botkins advances in D-IV sectional BOTKINS — Botkins scored 16 times in the first two innings and went on to beat Fairlawn 19-7 in Division IV Sectional Tournament play Tuesday at Botkins.

The Lady Trojans, who also beat Fairlawn 12-2 Monday in County play, are now 8-11 and have a big challenge in the semifinals, taking on top-seeded Covington, 24-0, Thursday at Covington.

Highlighting the game for the Lady Trojans was Jill Schneider setting a new school record for doubles in a season. She got her ninth in the victory.

Emily Brown had a home run and drew four walks for Botkins, Jessica Dietz was 3-for-3 and drove in three, and Grace VanBrocklin was

2-for-2 with a double.

The linescore: Fairlawn.........112 03_ 7 5 1 Botkins ...........973 0x_19 11 0 WP: Dietz; LP: Watkins Records: Botkins 8-11.

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Jackson loses tourney opener MECHANICSBURG — Jackson Center bowed out of Division IV Sectional softball play Tuesday, losing a firstround game at Mechanicsburg by an 11-1 final.

The loss left the Lady Tigers at 3-15 on the year.

Hannah Meyer and Tiffany Bayhan both doubled for Jackson Center.

Mechanicsburg advances to play No. 2 seeded Houston on Thursday.

The linescore: JC ....................000 10_ 1 4 4 Mech’burg .......041 15_ 11 9 0

WP: Hartzler; LP: Gies.

Records: JC 3-15.

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Anna beats Lehman 12-6 ANNA — Anna and

Bremen wins Lehman tuned up for over Bellefontaine tournament games by

NEW BREMEN — New Bremen upped its record on the year to 148 with a 7-5 non-league victory over visiting Bellefontaine in girls softball action Tuesday.

The Lady Cardinals spotted the Lady Chieftains three in the top of the first, but came back with five in the bottom of the second and never trailed again.

Caitlyn Everhart had three hits in three trips and drove in four runs.

Emiy Niekamp had a triple.

playing each other Tuesday, and Anna won 12-6 for its 11th win in the last 12 outings.

The Lady Rockets play at Brookville today in tournament play.

Lehman plays Russia Thursday.

Anna got three hits from Amanda Rickert, a single and a double from Caleigh Kirtley, and two singles apiece from Alexis Phillips, Haley Steinbrunner and Paige Richard.

Brooke Jones doubled for Lehman.

The linescore: The linescore: Bellefontaine .300 010 1_5 8 1 Lehman .....002 206 0_ 6 3 2 Bremen.........050 200 x_7 7 1 Anna ..........160 500 x_12 14 1 WP: Sprague; LP: Stafford WP: Richard; LP: Bundy Records: JC 3-15, BelleRecords: Anna 13-7, Lehman 8-11. fontaine 14-12.

MARIA STEIN — The Minster Wildcats bounced back from a league loss on Monday to rout Marion Local and gain a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference baseball championship in action Tuesday.

The two-time defending Division IV state champions will take on the Flyers again today at home in the sectional tournament at 5 p.m.

Minster is now 20-2 on the year and finishes 8-1 in the MAC, tying with Coldwater for the league title.

Minster also won league titles in 2007 and 2010.

Sophomore Matthew Trushaw got the win for the Wildcats, and it put him at 6-0 on the season.

He was the beneficiary of some booming bats as the Wildcats had 18 hits in the game.

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NEW BREMEN — New Bremen lost 10-1 in MAC action Tuesday to Fort Recovery.

The Cardinals, 6-19, got two hits each from David Zirkle, Clay Bertke and Ty Overman.

The linescore: Recovery.....252 100 0_10 12 0 NB ..............000 010 0_ 1 9 4 Records: NB 6-19, FR 1412.

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Anna loses 13-12 CASSTOWN — Miami East scored early and Anna late and the Vikings emerged the winner by a 13-12 score in non-league baseball Tuesday.

Luke Cummings was 4-for-4 with a double for Anna, Dustin Poeppelman was 2-for-3 with a double, and Grieves was 2-for-3.

The linescore: Anna...........010 135 2_12 13 2 Miami East 330 025 x_13 11 1 Albers, Jurosic (2), Zimpfer (4), M. Cummings (6) (LP) and Doseck; Miller, Machesy (5), Donaldson (6), Kinnison (6) (WP) and Fellers.

Records: Anna 11-13, East 18-5.

Reds whip Marlins 6-2 MIAMI — Homer Bailey pitched a complete game as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 6-2 Tuesday.

Bailey threw 125 pitches and struck out a career-high 10.

The Reds got a run in the first on a base hit by Brandon Phillips.

After the Marlins tied

it in the first, the Reds put up five in the top of the second.

After an out, Ryan Hannigan single and Bailey sacrificed him to second for the second out. But Joey Votto and Phillips walked with the bases loaded and Xavier Paul then hit a threerun double.

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Anna opens D-III tourney with rout ANNA — Anna coasted to an easy win in its Division III Sectional Tournament softball opener Monday, routing Northridge 17-4.

The Lady Rockets, winners of 10 of their last 11 games, are now 12-7 and will play at No. seed Brookville 2 Wednesday.

Paige Richard singled homered, and and Amanda Rickert and Allison Harris both had two singles for the Lady Rockets.

Anna also stole 12 bases in the game.

The linescore: Northridge .....100 30_ 4 6 3 Anna ...............635 3x_17 12 1 WP: Keener Records: Anna 12-7.

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Loramie wins over Tipp City TIPP CITY — Fort Loramie downed Tipp City in non-league, non-

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MONDAY tournament action Monday 5-0.

The Lady Redskins, now 20-5, were led again by pitcher Paige Ordean, who allowed Tipp just three hits.

Loramie had nine, including two from Ashley Ordean. Both she and her sister Paige had doubles, and Paige drove in two runs.

Tipp City was 19-4 at the draw and is the No. 2 seed in the Division II Sectional.

Fort Loramie opens IV Sectional Division tournament play at home Thursday against the Bradford-Yellow Springs winner. Game time is 5 p.m.

HOUSTON — Houston led 6-1 going into the fifth inning, but Newton erupted for four runs, then added six more runs an inning later to post an 11-6 win over the Lady Wildcats in nonleague softball Monday.

The Lady Wildcats, who open D-IV sectional tourney play Thursday at home against the Mechanicsburg-Jackson Center winner, are now 17-8 on the year.

Nicolette Holthaus had three hits and Macey Stang, Hannah Trent and Rachel Wells all had two hits for Houston.

Taylor Willoughby drove in two runs.

The linescore: The linescore: Loramie ........302 000 0_5 9 2 Newton ......001 046 0_11 10 2 Tipp City ......000 000 0_9 3 2 Houston.....401 100 0_ 6 10 4 WP: Hixon; LP: M. Stang WP: P. Ordean; LP: Eichbaum.

Records: Houston 17-8, Records: Loramie 20-5.

Newton 15-9.

Phillies top Indians PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jonathan Pettibone pitched neatly into the seventh, Kevin Frandsen and Domonic Brown hit solo homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Tuesday night.

John Mayberry Jr. had three hits and three RBIs, including a goahead two-run double for the Phillies, who won their third straight game to get within two games of .500.

Pettibone (3-0) allowed two runs and four hits in 6 2-3 innings, the longest of his five career starts. Three relievers got the next four outs and Jonathan Papelbon

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fourth by lining a oneout single. Carlos Ruiz then walked to bring up Mayberry. He ripped a two-run double to leftcenter to put the Phillies up 3-2.

Brown roped his seventh homer into the right-field seats to make it 4-2 in the sixth. Since Brown hit a three-run homer against the New York Mets on April 27, the team’s last 16 homers have been solo shots.

Mayberry and Freddy Galvis had RBI singles in the eighth.

Frandsen hit a 1-2 pitch into the flower bed just beyond the left-field wall to give the Phillies a 1-0 lead in the first.

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The Phillies improved to 12-4 when Pettibone, Kyle Kendrick or John Lannan start. They’re 7-16 in games started by the $64.5 million trio of Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Cleveland’s Scott Kazmir (2-2) gave up four runs and six hits in five-plus innings.

The Indians had won seven of nine. They swept a two-game series at home against the Phillies two weeks ago, outscoring them 20-2.

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CHRISTIAN HOSKINS (12) of Botkins is mobbed by teammates after hitting a three-run homer Monday in his team’s 9-0 sectional tournament victory over Fairlawn in action at Botkins.

Hoskins leads Botkins to 9-0 sectional win BOTKINS — The Botkins Trojans won their Division IV SecTournament tional opener Monday, beating County rival Fairlawn 90.

Botkins broke open a tight game with four in the fifth and three in the sixth.

Christian Hoskins was 3-for-4 with a threerun homer and six RBIs for Botkins, and Josh Schwartz and Nick Okuley were both 2-for-3.

Seth Bishop had two hits for Fairlawn.

Botkins advances to the semifinals today at Lehman at 5 p.m.

The linescore: Fairlawn ......000 000 0_0 6 0 Botkins ........110 043 x_9 12 0 Caudill (LP), Napier (5) and Rogers; Dietz and Greve.

Records: Botkins 12-8, Fairlawn 7-12.

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Rockets win in D-III tourney

PREORDER . . .

ANNA — Anna posted an easy win in its first Division III Sectional Tournament game Monday, shutting out Twin Valley South 11-0 behind the one-hit pitching of Josh Robinson.

The Rockets, now 1112, advance to the semifinals on Wednesday at No. 2-seeded Versailles at 5 p.m.

Robinson gave up a single in the top of the fifth inning, and that was all.

The Rockets, meanwhile, benefitted from 10 walks, three hit-by-pitch, and three errors.

Luke Albers had three RBIs for the Rockets, who had just four hits. Nick Doseck drove in two runs.

The linescore: TV South .........000 00_ 0 1 3 Anna ................513 2x_11 4 1 Cole (LP), Burns (3) and French; Robinson and Doseck.

Records: Anna 11-12, South 9-14.

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and a double and Devon Poeppelman had two doubles.

The linescore: St. Henry .....001 070 0_8 10 0 Minster.......200 202 0_6 9 3 Mikesell (WP), Kremer (6) and Holloman; Poeppelman (LP), Brown (5), Knapke (5) and Wolf.

Records: St. Henry 20-5, Minster 19-2.

SPRINGFIELD — Jackson Center lost 7-0 to Springfield Catholic in D-IV Sectional play Monday.

The loss left the Tigers at 4-12 on the —— year.

Raiders split The Tigers managed In action from Saturjust two hits. day, Russia split a douThe linescore: JC .................000 000 0_0 2 2 bleheader with West losing Springfield....002 050 x_7 6 0 Liberty-Salem, Meyer (LP) and Wilder- the first game 8-3 and muth; Ellis and Horner. then winning the second Records: JC 7-12.

10-0.

—— In the first game, Minster loses Bryan Drees tripled and Trevor Sherman and to St. Henry MINSTER — Minster Bailey Francis both doulost for only the second bled for Russia.

In the second game, time this season, 8-6 at home to St. Henry in a Sherman, Francis and key Midwest Athletic Counts all doubled for Russia.

Conference game.

The linescores: The loss left Minster Game one: still 7-1 in the league but WL-Salem ....010 340 0_8 9 1 the Wildcats will need a Russia..........000 120 0_3 10 2 win at Marion Local Burden (WP) and Bailey; today to gain at least a Sherman (LP), Gariety (5) and share of the league Tebb3.

Game two: crown.

Salem.............000 000_ 0 2 0 They will then host Russia...........140 113_10 12 3 Marion on Wednesday in Wilson (LP), Thomas (5) tournament semifinal and Bailey; N. Francis and Tebbe. play.

Records: WL-Salem 20-6, Minster was leading Russia 19-6.

4-1 after four innings —— when St. Henry exSidney loses 7-4 ploded for seven runs in SPRINGBORO — the top of the fifth.

“Their first five bat- Sidney lost 7-4 to ters in the fifth all Springboro in action reached, four of them on Monday.

The Jacket got three hits,” said Minster coach Mike Wiss. “They got a in the top of the first but little momentum in their couldn’t hold off the Pandugout and it stayed. thgers.

Jake Lochard doubled The one thing they did against us that we and drove in two runs, preach a lot about is tak- Connor Echols doubled ing the ball to the oppo- and Preston Heath had site field. Most of their two singles for the Jackhits were middle to op- ets.

The linescore: posite field, and they let Sidney...........300 010 0_4 5 3 the fastball come a little Springboro....120 400 x_7 8 1 Penley, Lauth (4) (LP), Bendeeper.”

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Rumors are flying, speeds are increasing and an Andretti is trying to get back to Victory Lane. Yes, it’s starting to feel like the good old days in Indy.

“I’ve been feeling that resurgence ever since I came back over in 2009 and the momentum around the Indy 500 is just increasing,” said Dario Franchitti, the defending race winner who

is trying to become the fourth member of the fourtime winners club. “It’s growing in stature again.”

This year’s race will be historic for other reasons.

For the first time since 1987, two three-time 500 winners — Franchitti and Helio Castroneves — are expected to be in the starting field. For the first time since 1991, excluding the years of the open-wheel split, Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi are arriving at the 2.5-

mile oval without a win.

For a change, nobody’s talking about whether race organizers can fill the traditional 33-car field. They’re talking about whether any late additions could knock one of the 33 on the current entry list out of the starting field.

“I think it’s going to be exciting,” said Michael Andretti, the former driver whose team has won three of this season’s first four races.

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Lehman tennis duo earns district berth Lehman senior Pierce Bennett and junior Mitchell Shroyer may have never played doubles together before the Troy Division I sectional tournament Tuesday.

But the top seeds looked like veterans. dropping just one game en route to the semifinals and a district tournament berth.

After a first-round bye, they defeated Nick Miller Jacobson and Grant Rieglesperger of Yelllow Springs 6-0, 6-1; before handling Kyle Burkholder and David McHenry of Greenon 60, 6-0.

Bennett is a four-time district qualifier, who has advanced in the past in both singles and dou-

bles, while Shroyer played first doubles all year for Lehman.

“Mitchell is really quick and a good player at the net,” Lehman coach Kristy Sherman said. “And Pierce (Bennett) is real solid player.”

They will play two matches on Saturday to determine their seed for district. They will play fourth seed Michael Schmid and Dakota Smith of Northeastern in the semifinals.

“Saturday is very important for district,” Sherman said. doubles Lehman’s team of Sam Dean and Noah Dunn just missed pulling a big upset.

After beating Eric

Chambers and Tommy Martin of Brookville 6-0, 6-0, they lost a heartbreaker to third seed Noah Ichenhour and Zach Sterzenbach of Kenton Ridge 6-0, 1-6, 76 (8-6).

Lehman ran into some tough opponents in singles matches.

Louie Gaier defeated Ben Montez of Northridge 6-0, 6-0; before losing to Tim Marvin of Cedarville 6-3, 7-5.

Riley Pickrel defeated Colman Jepson in a preliminary match before he lost to Andrew Williams of Northeastern 6-1, 6-2.

Conner Thobe lost a preliminary match to Pat McCombs of Catholic Central.

MAC track meet opens VERSAILLES — The Midwest Athletic Conference track and field meet got underway Tuesday at Versailles, with finals held in 11 events.

The meet will conclude Friday night.

The Versailles boys won the 3200 relay and set a new meet record of 7:55.31.

In the girls shot, Madeleine Eiting of Minster was first, and in the girls discus, it was Chelsea Bruns of Versailles finishing first.

Minster’s Wes Hegemann won the boys discus, Gina Kramer of Marion Local won the hgih jump, Craig Pothast of Versailles won the high jump. Marion’s Allie Thobe won the girls long jump, and teammate Olivia Hemmelgarn won the pole vault.

Midwest Athletic Conference meet Tuesday at Versailles Finals Boys 3200 relay — Versailes 7:55.31 (new record); Minster 8:05.29; St. Henry 8:25.84; Coldwaer 8:35.14; Bremen 8:41.84; Delphos St. John’s 8:44.93; Marion Local 8:47.36; Parkway 8:52.77.

Girls 3200 relay — Coldwater 9:41.15; Minster 9:48.32; Versailles 10:18.5; St. Henry 10:23.37; Bremen 10:25.39; Fort Recovery 10:35.62; Marion 10:49.3; Parkway 12:10.49.

Girls shot put — Eiting, M, 35-10.5; Mescher, ML, 341.25; Bruns, V, 32-11.5; Jones, NB, 32-3.5; Leugers, C, 31-10.5; Dirksen, ML, 31-5.5; Wellman,C, 31-4.5; Osterholt, SH, 29-11.75.

Boys shot put — Kramer, C, 50-10.75; Hegemann, M, 4610.5; Didier, V, 46-3.75; Heuker, M, 44-10.5; Rios, C, 44-4.75; Gehrn, P, 42-4; Boggs, DSJ, 4110; Stucke, V, 41-0.5.

Girls discus — Bruns, V, 119-11; Chrisman, ML, 109-9;

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Dembski named Sidney Police Officer of the Year

BY TOM MILLHOUSE tmillhouse@civitasmedia In a ceremony attended by his family and a large contingent of his fellow officers, Matt Dembski was recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting as Sidney Police Department Officer of the Year for 2013.

A Shelby County native and Lehman Catholic High School graduate, Dembski has been on the police force since 2007. Police Chief Kevin Gessler said that after receiving his Ohio Police Officer Certification in 2006 following graduation from the Edison College Police Academy, Dembski served on the Anna Police Department. A year later, Dembski, who is an Air Force veteran, joined the local department.

“Officer Dembski is a successful patrol officer and during his

time in patrol he has received written commendations, the one most recently for his participation that resulted in the successful conclusion to an armed robbery at Gas America at St. Marys and Russell Road,” Gessler said.

He noted that Dembski “is also the recipient of the Department Life Saving Award after being a part of a team of officers who rescued Joseph Wilson from a burning structure in 2011.”

Dembski also serves as a member of the firearms instructor staff, is a member of the Honor Guard, and recently joined the Sidney Tactical Response Team.

Dembski and his wife, Kimberly, have a daughter, Elyse, and are expecting their second child.

Gessler said since 1996, the award has been presented annu-

ally in May as part of National Police Week.

“To be considered for this award the individual officer must be nominated by his/her peers through written communication,” Gessler said. “All nominations are reviewed by a committee in which the candidate is rated by many factors, but is essentially an individual who consistently performs his/her duties in an exemplary manner.”

As part of the annual recognition of the important role law enforcement officers play, Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Sidney and the week of May 12-18 as National Police Week.

Barhorst noted that in 1962, President Kennedy signed into law legislation making May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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OFFICER MATT Dembski (left) looks on as Chief Kevin Gessler outlines the reasons why Dembski was named the Sidney Police Department Officer of the year. A six-year veteran of the department, Dembski was recognized at Monday night’s Sidney City Council meeting.

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Defendants plead to drug, other charges

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SIDNEY FISH Food Pantry representative Becky Gillman (left), of Sidney, takes a bag of food from Shelby County United Way Executive Director Scott Barr, of Anna, behind the Sidney post office Monday. U.S. Postal Service workers picked up food donations left by people on their mail routes Saturday and brought them back to the post office to be distributed to various local pantries.

Postal workers collect 3,498 pounds of food

BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@civitasmedia.com U.S. Postal Service workers in Sidney collected 3,498 pounds of food on behalf of local food banks Saturday.

The 21st annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger drive asked local residents to donate nonperishable food items by placing them near their mailboxes. Letter carriers collected the food as they delivered the mail.

“The food drive was successful,” said U.S. Postal Service Office in Charge Brian Schroeder Monday. “We appreciate the help and generosity of

the public.”

Statistics from 2012 were not available, but Schroeder said he thought the amount of food collected was less this year than last.

“Most of my carriers said donations were down from other years,” he said.

The food was distributed to Agape Distribution, Alpha Community Center, Lockington United Methodist Church, St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Anna, Sidney FISH and the Salvation Army food pantries.

The annual drive was jointly sponsored by the NALC, the Campbell Soup Co. and the Shelby County United Way.

PRESSER From 2003 to 2011, Presser served as the Shelby County representative to the Area Agency on Aging for PSA-2.

In addition, she has volunteered for the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program of the Ohio Department of Insurance to help seniors and their caregivers understand government health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. She is an active member of Altrusa and Kiwanis and serves as a volunteer instructor of

the AARP drivers license refresher course.

She and her husband, Randy, have five children and nine grandchildren.

Also recognized by Shelby County Commissioners Tony Bornhorst, Bob Guillozet and Julie Ehemann were Bob and Janet Born, of Sidney, for their volunteerism and leadership at the Senior Center, and Doris Eggleston, of Sidney, for her volunteer help at Dorothy Love.

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TAX steps to curb expenses in recent years, with several staff reductions, a threeyear salary freeze, and average 5.8 percent salary reduction/insurance increase.

The only two local funding options open to Ohio school districts, Warner said, are property and income taxes. He noted that the income tax is considered by some to be more fair. He also said an income tax diversifies district revenues and offers an opportunity for growth as the economy improves.

From Page 1 the Community Service Award for its support of the senior community.

Jeff Billiel, executive editor, received the certificate from Presser, chairwoman of the Senior Day organizing committee.

This year’s theme was “Unleash the Power of Age.” The Rev. Daniel Hess gave the invocation.

The Senior Center Singers entertained following the meal, which was prepared by Fair Haven Shelby County Home.

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Warner said, if the tax is approved, the district will begin collecting the income tax in 2014 and the 9.9-mill levy will expire in 2013, but will be collected in 2014. He said because of the overlap, the school board will pass a resolution authorizing the county auditor to reduce the collection rate for the property tax levy to help offset the effect of the collection of the income tax in 2014.

The district’s annual expenses per student are less than the state average and lower than other

similar districts, including Piqua City Schools.

“We’re operating close the bone as far as expenses,” Warner said.

Earlier in the meeting, Steering Committee member Andrea Steenrod requested assistance with the upcoming telephone campaign to get out the vote.

A similar presentation was made Tuesday night at the Northwood School PTO meeting. The next presentations will be be May 28 at the Amos Memorial Library at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Adam L. Powers, 30, entered guilty pleas in Shelby County Common Pleas Court to two charges of trafficking in drugs, one fourth- and one fifth-degree felony, on a plea agreement that the state would not bring further charges against him.

He was indicted for selling marijuana to an undercover informant in February and March, once in the vicinity of a juvenile. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 months in jail, $7,500 in fines, mandatory license suspension and three years of probation.

Lawrence A. • Watkins, 26, 239 N. Walnut Ave., pleaded not guilty to a third-degree felony charge of failure to comply. His bond posted in Sidney Municipal Court was continued.

According to his indictment, he fled an officer’s signal to stop his vehicle April 28.

• Bruce Davis Jr., 31, of Dayton, pleaded not guilty to four counts of trafficking in drugs, fifthdegree felonies, with specification. Bond was continued.

According to his indictment, he sold heroin to a confidential informant on four occasions, and obtained $3,296 from the commission of a felony drug offense.

• Eric L. Cato, 41, of Louisville, Ky., pleaded not guilty to three counts of trafficking in drugs, two third-degree felonies and one fourth-degree, with specifications. Bond

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According to his indictment, March 9 he was found transporting marijuana, hydrocodone and Alprazolam. The vehicle and $1,236 in cash were listed as specifications.

• Ricky A. Grimm Jr., 23, 2655 State Route 66, Houston, entered a not guilty plea to a seconddegree felony count of robbery. He was released on his own recognizance.

According to his indictment, on April 12 he threatened two juveniles with physical harm while committing theft.

• Terry L. Kingen, 26, 300 Clay St., Lot 8, Jackson Center, pleaded not guilty to one count of possession of drugs and one count of possession of criminal tools, both fifthdegree felonies. He was released on his own recognizance.

COUNCIL expressed a desire for an even lower speed limit, they approved a resolution for city staff to approach the Ohio Department of Transportation to cut back the speed limit on Ohio 47 from Fifth Avenue to Franklin Avenue from 50 mph to 45 mph.

Engineering Manager Randy Magoto outlined the need for the speed reduction.

“The city of Sidney Engineering Department has completed a speed study along this corridor and determined that a speed reduction is appropriate and warranted per the state of Ohio Engineering Manual,” Magoto said.

Councilman Steve Wagner said he wants a lower speed limit.

Magoto said the ODOT District 7 traffic engineer rejected a proposed 35 mph speed limit.

“We lack the density of access points (for a lower

speed limit),” Magoto said.

“Can it be appealed?”

Wagner asked.

Magoto said it can be appealed, but it is a lengthy process.

Although no action was taken, two pieces of legislation were introduced that could lead to the redevelopment of the old Central School for use as a banquet-reception facility.

Darrell and Sue Nichols, 1799 Riverside Drive, owners of Central Business Enterprises, purchased the old school last July at auction. The property is now zoned R3 multifamily residential and they have requested it be rezoned to B-1 local business district. A second ordinance would permit banquet-reception facilities in a B-1 district.

When asked by council members his intentions for the facility, Nichols said he expects the old school to be used

According to his indictment, on April 9 he was found in possession of heroin and a capsule used for transporting heroin.

• Georgina M. Kirtley, 44, 5192 Frazier-Guy Road, pleaded not guilty to one count of trafficking in drugs, a fourth-degree felony. Bond was continued.

She was indicted for allegedly selling heroin to a confidential informant in the vicinity of juveniles on May 14, 2012.

• Tammy J. Kennedy, 40, 204 W. South St., pleaded not guilty to two counts of trafficking in drugs, fourth-degree felonies. Bond was continued.

She was indicted for allegedly selling heroin and cocaine to a confidential informant in the vicinity of juveniles in May 2012.

From Page 1 for small wedding receptions, graduation parties and other events. Another use would be for basketball or soccer practices for a fee.

“We want to make it usable,” Nichols said.

Questions were raised about the availability of parking. Dulworth noted there are 40 off-street parking spaces at the site of the old school.

Barhorst said he didn’t see parking as an issue since the old Julia Lamb Field near the Central School drew thousands of people to football games and spectators were able to find parking.

Following public hearings on the two ordinances, it was agreed that council will take up the issues at the May 28 meeting.

Sidney Planning Commission members voted at their April 15 meeting to recommend council approve the ordinances.

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Quality Control Manager

Production/Operations

Murotech Ohio Corporation has an opening for a Quality Control Manager. Responsibilities for this position include overseeing the day to day activities of the Quality Department to ensure that parts produced are within customer requirements. This position will work closely with customers and will coordinate activities within the department.

Qualifications include 3-5 years of supervisory experience within a quality department, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, ability to lead others, ability to operate and use gauging tools and equipment, and must be able to read blueprints and product drawings. Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance covered at 100%, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and more.

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For over 33 years, Weigandt Development Ltd. has been an independent design/ build contractor in the west central Ohio region. Our aggressive efforts have created a need for experienced laborers, carpenters, and equipment operators for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. The individual must have a working knowledge of the various aspects associated with building, remodeling, and repairs in all phases of construction.

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Must commit to a minimum of 6 months on assignment.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

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SALES Busy Insurance Agency seeks a part-time (possibly full-time), experienced, professional and ambitious P&C licensed sales producer. If not licensed, must be willing to get licensed Computer experience & organizational skills required. Must have strong people skills and maintain professionalism.

Send resume to: Sidney Daily News Dept. 0502SALES 1451 North Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 TELEMARKETER Local company seeking experienced Telemarketer to work 8 : 0 0 a . m . t i l l 1 2 : 0 0 p . m.

Monday through Friday. Position pays an hourly rate plus commission. We also offer paid vacation, bonuses and more. Telemarketing and computer experience required.

Qualified candidates need only apply. Please send resumes to Dept 103, Sidney Daily News, 1451 North Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365.

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Sheriff·s Sale of Real Estate The State of Ohio, Shelby County

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on June 5, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, FULL DESCRIPTION ON FILE AT SHELBY COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE

BEDROOM SET, 5 piece Danish Modern, dresser, mirror, chest, brass headboard plus bed frame, excellent condition, $225. (937)498-9822 JUKEBOXES, slightly used, newer ones just have CDs, some have CDs and 45s in them, some have just 45s (937)606-0248

Said Premises Located at 18761 Fledderjohn Rd, New Knoxville, Ohio Said Premises Appraised at $75,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

Said Premises Located at 211 East Main St, Port Jefferson, Ohio

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days

Said Premises Appraised at $45,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

John Lenhart, Sheriff Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, Attorneys

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days

SHERIFF`S SALE OF REAL ESTATE CASE NO.: 13CV000007 Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff vs.

Tony C. Murphy, aka, Tony Calvin Murphy, et al., Defendants COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO: In pursuance of an Order of Sale to me directed from said Court in the above entitled action, I offer for sale at public auction, to be held on the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse on June 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described premises: A copy of the complete legal description can be obtained at the Shelby County Recorder's Office, OR Volume 8, Page 54 Said Premises Located at 403 Millette Avenue, Anna, OH 45302

TERMS OF SALE: TEN PERCENT (10%) OF SHERIFF'S APPRAISAL DOWN AT THE TIME OF SALE. BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. ANY SUM NOT PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10.00%) PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF SALE. John R. Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio CARLISLE, McNELLIE & RINI CO., L.P.A. By: James L. Sassano Attorney for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44122 (216) 360-7200 Help Wanted General

ADULT CARRIERS

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORFEITURE UNDER O.R.C. 5301.332 You are hereby notified that the oil and gas lease between Craig L. Knouff and Teresa A. Knouff, as lessor, and you, William R. Jones, d/b/a Ohio Oil & Gas, as assignee/lessee, covering the following premises: Being part of Charles L. and Doris June Knouff’s 36,600 acre tract (Vol. 293, Page 394) in the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Town 9, Range 5E, M.R.S., Loramie Township, Shelby County, Ohio and more particularly described as follows: Beginning, for reference, at a capped iron pin (stamped Shelby County 7061) found in a monument box in the centerline of Dawson Road (CH 24) marking the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; Thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (Due North) (Reference Brg Plat Vol. 13, Page 78) 858.92 feet to an iron pin set in the West line of said Northwest Quarter marking the principal point of beginning for the tract hereinafter described; Thence continuing North 0 edges 00 minutes 00 seconds East 280.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pin found (18 inches deep) marking the Southwest corner of Gary L. Ginn’s 2.002 acre tract (Deed Vol. 224, Page 448); Thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 08 seconds East 436.80 feet with and along the South line of said 2.002 acre tract to a 1/2 inch iron pin found marking the Southeast corner of said Ginn’s 2.002 acre tract, passing the centerline of Dawson Road pavement at 14.5 feet and an iron pin set at 40.00 feet in the occupied easterly right of way line of Dawson Road; Thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 280.00 feet to an iron pin set; Thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes 08 seconds West 436.80 feet to the principal point of beginning, passing an iron pin set at 396.80 feet in the occupied easterly right of way line and passing the centerline of dawson Road pavement at 422.3 feet. Containing 2.807 acres more or less and subject to all legal highways and easements of record or use. 0.257 acres being in road right of way.

The above description is based on a field survey made by W. L. Geuy June 15, 2005. The bearings ar based on the bearing of the existing noted line and angles turned in the field.

Iron pins set are 5/8 x 30 inch reinforcing rod with a plastic cap stamped W.L.G. RLS 5105.

Survey, description and plat by Wallace Lynn Geuy, Registered Survey No. 3-5105, 8673 W. Rt. 29, DeGraff, OH 43318. consisting of 2.807 acres of land, more or less, and recorded in Lease Volume 20, Page 71 of the records of Shelby County, Ohio

by Ohio Oil & Gas, of R.D. No. 1, Folwer, Ohio 44418, on April 18, 1981; assigned to Cavendish Appalachia, Inc. by Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease, on January 22, 1982 in Lease Volume 20, Page 740 of the records of Shelby County, Ohio; and subsequently assigned to you, William R. Jones, d/b/a/ Ohio Oil & Gas,

by Assignment of Oil and Gas Leases on February 18, 1983 in Lease Volume 21, Page 326 of the records of Shelby County, Ohio, will be forfeited because of non-payment of rent for a period exceeding twenty (20) years. The undersigned counsel for Craig L. Knouff and Teresa A. Knouff intends to file for record an affidavit of forfeiture pursuant to O.R.C 5301.332 with the county recorder of Shelby County, Ohio if you, William R.Jones, d/b/a Ohio Oil & Gas, do not have such lease released of record within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of this notice.

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BATHROOM SINK, white porcelain with gold fixtures, like new condition, $85. Call (937)497-8171, CORRECTED NUMBER

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on June 5, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate: FULL DESCRIPTION ON FILE AT SHELBY COUNTY AUDITOR·S OFFICE

APPRAISED AT: $48,000.00

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1999 PONTIAC Montana, 138k miles, Rebuilt transmission, new tires, very nice condition, drives great, $3500, (937)2952474 call after 5pm

US BANK, Plaintiff vs.

Vickie Schweitzer, Defendant Case No. 12CV343

John Lenhart Sheriff Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, Attorneys

Wants roofing, siding, windows, doors, repair old floors, joust foundation porches, decks, garages, room additions.

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JP Morgan Chase Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Deborah Cottengain, Defendant Case No. 12CV274

Said Premises Appraised at $84,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

JP Morgan Chase Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Joshua Doak, Defendant No. 12CV167

Construction & Building

Sheriff·s Sale of Real Estate The State of Ohio, Shelby County

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In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on June 5, 2013, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate: FULL DESCRIPTION ON FILE AT SHELBY COUNTY AUDITOR·S OFFICE

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Tell Taylor Tell Taylor was an actor and composer of more than 20 sentimental songs, the best known of which is “Down by the Old 2331 W. Market St., Troy • 937.339.4800 Mill Stream.” He was born on October 14, 1876, on a farm east of All-You-Can-Eat Soup & Salad Findlay in Hancock County. The Blanchard River in which he $7.99 Monday-Friday 11am-4pm swam as a boy was the original “Mill Stream,” although the mill The North Central Ohio in the song no longer stands.

Solid Waste District As a young man Taylor sang in local church choirs and worked as "Promoting Greater Participation a deputy county clerk. While singing at the 1901 Pan American Exposition at Buffalo, N.Y., he landed a part in a vaudeville show. in Recycling" and several partners opened a musical publishing house www.ncowaste.org Taylor on New York City’s 28th Street, which was known internationally STOP SMOKING Present as the original “Tin Pan Alley.” When the publishing venture in just ONE sesson! this coupon failed, an optimistic Taylor moved to Chicago, where he for Before your session learn about hypnosis: • How it lowers stress $ • How hypnosis is 100% safe 15 OFF established the Tell Taylor Music Publishing House. Eventually, he • How you are always in control reg. price single returned to Findlay.

• How you feel under hypnosis private • Weight Control included in session! session • www.miamivalleyhypnosis.com It was on the banks of the Blanchard River that Taylor wrote the MIAMI VALLEY HYPNOSIS words and melody of “Down by the Old Mill Stream.” His friends 332-8700 discouraged him from publishing the tune. “You’ll never sell a copy,” they declared, and the song sat on his desk for two years.

Although there was some controversy over who actually wrote the song, the piece and Taylor became famous.

RANDY HARVEY Lawncare Manager (937) 335-6418 The song was introduced by the vaudeville quartet The Orpheus 1-800-237-5296 (Ohio) 625 Olympic Dr. Comedy Four. Taylor traveled to Kansas City, where a manager of a Fax (937) 339-7952 Troy, Ohio 45373 Woolworth store allowed him to sing “Down by the Old Mill Memory Lane Stream” in the store. At that time, before the days of radio, song Antiques, LLC hits were being played and sung live in stores. In two days, Taylor sold all 1,000 copies of the song music and lyrics he had brought 128 East Poplar Street with him, and had to wire home for more.

Sidney, Ohio 45365 937-495-1014 Since then, more than 4 million copies of the song have been Betty S. Johnson, Owner sold. Taylor was still receiving royalties from it when he died on November 24, 1937. The song is still heard today, having been recorded by John Denver and even featured on “Sesame Street” on Public Television.

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For Discussion: Here are the lyrics to “Down by the Old Mill Stream” (Chicago: Tell Taylor, c.1910): My darling I am dreaming of the days gone by, When you and I were sweethearts beneath the summer sky; Your hair has turned to silver, the gold has faded too; But still I will remember where I first met you.

The old mill wheel is silent and has fallen down, The old oak tree has withered and lies there on the ground; While you and I are sweethearts the same as days of yore; Although we’ve been together, forty years and more.

Chorus: Down by the old mill stream where I first met you, With your eyes of blue, dressed in gingham, too, It was there I knew that you loved me true, You were sixteen, my village queen, by the old mill stream.

1. What were some of the world events happening at that time?

2. Why might the song have especially appealed to people then?

wire royalties

Newspaper Activity: Tell Taylor decided to sell “Down by the Old Mill Stream” even though his friends thought no one would buy the song. Look through today’s newspaper for articles about people who are defying the odds to get something done for themselves or their community.

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