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Bargaining with death Prosecutor slammed for plea bargains

BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — Within days of a drug-related slaying in suburban Cleveland, six men were indicted on charges that carried the possibility of a death sentence. Six months later, all had been allowed to plead to lesser charges, including four who received probation and never went to prison.

In short, the men quickly went from facing the possibility of being strapped to a gurney and having 5 grams of pentobarbital injected into their veins, to prison sentences more typical for robbers and thieves.

“It probably was a negotiating tool,” said defense attorney Reuben Sheperd, who represented defendant Alex Ford.

“You’ll be more motivated than you were in other circumstances.”

Such scenarios are typical in the county home to Cleveland, where prosecutor Bill Mason pursues dozens of offenders on capital charges each year at added expense to taxpayers and at the risk of some defendants ending up on death row for charges that would be minor elsewhere, even as the number of death penalty prosecutions plummets in Ohio and nationwide, according to an See DEATH/Page 8A

Players of the Year • The All-County baseball and softball teams have been announced, and the list includes two players, Andy Hoying, of Jackson Center, and Paige Ordean, of Fort Loramie, who were named Player of the Year in voting by the coaches. 13A

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Floyd Edward Hughes

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Mulching fun Keith Sundehaus, of Pandora, sprays mulch onto the exit 92 as part of a landscaping project that they hope will be finsouthbound entrance ramp along Interstate 75 Wednesday ished by the middle of next week.

Second generation of soldiers honored

TODAY’S THOUGHT “If an article is attractive, or useful, or inexpensive, they’ll stop making it tomorrow; if it’s all three, they stopped making it yesterday.”

— Mignon McLaughlin, American journalist (1913-1983) For more on today in history, turn to Page 3B.

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For the past seven years, Shelby County’s Blue Star Military Support Group has sent packages to armed forces personnel deployed out of the country as well as cards to military persons stateside in honor of National Military Appreciation Month in May. This May, however, is special to the group and founder Jane Spicer. The group will be sending a package to its first “second generation” serviceman, Kaleb Spicer.

Kaleb’s father, David Spicer, served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves and was deployed to Kuwait in support of Iraqi Freedom. His unit guarded Iraq’s only seaport.

Kaleb, an army engineer assigned to 102 Sapper Company, Photo provided will be deploying to Afghanistan SECOND GENERATION Blue Star Support Group service- in the very near future. man Kaleb Spicer leaves the field after his graduation jump National Military Appreciaat Fort Benning, Ga., last November. tion Month was founded by Alice

Wax after the death of her husband Paul. Mrs. Wax felt youth of future generations needed to understand and value the service given by those in the military.

She also discovered schools were no longer teaching military events such as Pearl Harbor, San Juan Hill, 38th Parallel, the Berlin Airlift and Normandy.

Working with more than 50 veterans service organizations, Sen. John McCain and Rep. Duncan Hunter rewarded Alice Wax when the U.S. Congress adopted a bill in 1999 designation May National Military Appreciation month.

The local Blue Star support group this month is recognizing the Sidney Kroger Store for helping raise funds to send packages and cards to the military.

They are also urging local residents to take time to send a Thank You card to a service man or woman.

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DBA welcomes new members Sidney’s Downtown Business Association welcomed Mark Rigney of Marketing Trends and Custom Screens and R.J. Horwitz of Canal Place Apartments to Wednesday morning’s May meeting.

Horwitz updated DBA on new parking passes for the Canal Place parking lot and reported planting a tree in front of the building. Rigney spoke about his new business on North Street.

Christine McKenzie of NKTelco shared plans and a schedule for fiber optic services available in Sidney and the downtown area and Dave Reed updated merchants on plans for a NKTelco retail service/center downtown. He said the company will build to suit the area’s architecture.

The Spot’s Michael Jannides spoke of plans for the restaurant’s 105th anniversary and Jason Steeber of The Bridge spoke of a June 2 progressive dinner with the

Nook, Terry’s Place, The Bridge and Sidney Theater.

The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are available at The Bridge.

Tiffany Wildermuth and Mardie Milligan of Raise the Roof for the Arts reported a full schedule of events are planned at Sidney Theater summer, fall and winter. The schedule will be posted on both Facebook and a link from the DBA Website. Tryouts for the Rocky Horror Picture Show are planned in September.

Jerry Kaufman of the Sidney Tree Board spoke briefly about the tree program’s replacement of trees and the building of more absorbent landscapes to help with storm drainage.

Cindy Helman of Money Concepts suggested work on surrounding areas of city, suggesting a project involving a boy scout troop, business or volunteer group for clean-up

and the planting of flowers outside of the downtown square. DBA members agreed to discuss such a project at the June meeting.

Coming promotions include the opening of The Great Farmers Market May 26 and Kids Around the Square June 23.

DBA director Maureen Smelewski suggested merchants host a bicycle helmet and seat belt safety booth during the children’s event and said she will contact the police department for information and resources.

She also reported more than 200 entries were refor merchants’ ceived Mother’s Day promotion and that donations of Cincinnati Reds and/or Dayton Dragons baseball tickets are being sought for the Fathers Day promotion.

The next DBA meeting is scheduled June 13, one week earlier for that month only.

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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS Association Director Maureen Smelewski displays one of 14 colorful floral planters being placed around downtown Sidney. Merchants have been asked to contribute $25, $50 or more toward the purchase of planters by the association. Each planter costs about $50 which includes flowers and their bedding. DBA members will water and maintain the planters. Sponsors are Menard’s, NK Telco, US Bank, Primecare Physicians of West Central Ohio, ReMax One, Sidney Manufacturing, Mutual Federal Savings Bank, Eilerman Insurance & Financial Services, Alvetro Orthodontics, Freytag & Associates, Sidney Transportation Services, Lochard’s, Ruese Insurance Agency, Realty 2000, Sidney Body Carstar, Ivy Garland, Locker Stocker, and the Downtown Sidney Business Association.

Minster Council to buy wind generated energy MINSTER — Village council Tuesday night waived required readings to adopt as emergency legislation an ordinance authorizing a Blue Creek Wind Energy schedule with American Public Power Inc. for wind generated energy purchases.

The village will purchase 100 kilowatts of energy for 10 years at a cost of from $36.74 to $60.50 per KW. Council also adopted ordinances levying assessments for sidewalk

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construction and repairs and vacating a small portion of North Street west of the village at Precision Strip Inc. First readings were given ordinances relating to weeds and grass on private property and the establishment of a four-way stop at the intersection of Parkview Drive and Settlers Lane/Harvest Court in the village.

Council members also agreed to seek bids for minor street resurfacing and the purchase

of a compact track loader for the Electric Department.

Village Administrator Don Harrod reported work on Fourth Street is continuing. Crews have nearly completed installation of curb and gutters between Hanover and Main streets. Brumbaugh Construction is preparing for sidewalk installation and Area Electric has installed conduits and bases for street lights.

He said Gavit Paving and Homan and Stucke

continue work on the library parking lot. Gavit has removed the old pavement and last week Homan and Stucke began concrete work.

Gavit Paving has also been patching places in the village where crews replaced or installed underground utilities.

Peterson Construction electricians are setand testing ting equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and crews from Auglaize County continue to work on the Miami &

Erie Canal section north of Seventh Street, extending culverts that dump into the canal from storm sewers.

Harrod said parks department crews have begun spraying ash trees in the park and along village right-ofways to hopefully prevent the spread or delay the onset of damage from the Emerald Ash Borer.

Crews are also widening the west drive at Four Seasons Park at its entrance onto Sev-

enth Street. Existing curb will be replaced with new curb approximately 10 feet farther back. The work will provide a 29-foot wide access lane at the seventh Street intersection. swimming Minster’s pool is being prepared for a Memorial Day weekend opening. Sale of season tickets will begin May 21 through May 25.

Invoices totaling $148,418.69 were approved for payment by council.

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Medics were dispatched TUESDAY to the 900 block of Wa-11:57 p.m.: smoke. pakoneta Avenue on a Sidney firefighters were medical call. dispatched to 426 Second Ave. on a report of smoke outside the house.

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On Tuesday at 4:36 Medics responded to a p.m., Sidney police remedical call on the 500 sponded to a report of a block of North Main Av- two-vehicle accident at enue. the intersection of Wa-8:17 p.m.: medical. pakoneta avenue and Medics responded to the Russell Road.

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There were no injuries and there was moderate damage to both vehicles.

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LARGO, Fla. — Floyd Edward Hughes, 61, of Largo, Fla., passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Hospice House Woodside.

He was born in Sidney on Dec. 6, 1950, to Fredrick and Marion Hughes, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hughes; two

children, Joshua Hughes and Kris Hughes; and sisters, Florence Sharp, Betty White and Arline Bogart.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

He served in the U.S. Army.

There will be no funeral service or visitation.

Wilson Board welcomes new trustees Dan Bensman, board chair, welcomed new trustees Rudy Keister, Tom Sheehan and John Spoltman to the monthly meeting of Wilson Memorial Hospital’s Board of Trustees. He also welcomed Dr. Robert McDevitt, who will be serving as chief of staff at Wilson Memorial for the next two years.

McDevitt provided a chief of staff report. He reminded trustees that new medical staff department chairs have been elected, and he and the new officers will be meeting on a monthly basis.

In relation to the hospital’s upgrade to Meditech 6.0, Dr. Frederick Simpson will be making a site visit to a hospital, which utilizes Meditech 6.0 and MedHost, in Beaufort, S.C., to review the electronic medical records component. McDevitt stated the medical staff is committed to working with the hospital’s IT staff to make this transition as smooth as possible.

McDevitt said he appreciates the opportunity to update the board on a regular basis, and encouraged them to contact him with any questions.

Thomas Boecker, president and CEO, provided a strategic plan update.

In regards to physician recruitment, Boecker reported Wilson Care OB/GYN recruitment is going well. Dr. Julie Ressler joined the practice on May 7. It was reported Dr. Kristi Pedler will also be joining the practice on a regular part-time basis this summer. Peddler has been providing temporary locums coverage since January.

Boecker also announced to the board that Dr. Chathana Kanaparthi plans to join the gastroenterology practice of Dr. Abdulla Taja in late summer.

Efforts are under way to recruit a full-time hos-

pitalist. Boecker announced Dr. Amy Leech will be providing temporary coverage for an initial three-month period.

Leech began her temporary assignment on May 14.

The core team for the Meditech 6.0 project has been selected, and training for nursing, lab and pharmacy began in April.

Boecker noted that the go live date for the Emergency Department MedHost system has been moved from February 2013 to October 2012.

Training for the core team will begin in June with training for other staff members, including physicians, planned for September.

Boecker provided a brief update on the re-establishment of the Cardiac Cath/Interventional Lab. The remodeling phase is under way and on schedule with the official opening set for early June.

A general update on the latest hospital activities was provided by Boecker. He reported efforts are continuing in regards to the recruitment of a director of quality management for Wilson Memorial.

Boecker updated the board on various remodeling projects that are nearing completion. The laboratory drawing station relocated to the registration area effective April 26. The first phase of the emergency department triage renovation project is complete and operational. Efforts are now being focused on the other areas which include the patient/family waiting area. This project will be complete by the end of May. The annual Hospice Volunteer Appreciation Banquet was held on April 19. This year’s event recognized 62 individuals who volunteer their time and services to Wilson’s Hospice program.

Report: Man poses as Children Services employee The Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office has issued an warning to residents following a recent incident involving a person who posed as a child care worker.

On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a male who said he was a children services worker in the county.

The man, dressed in business casual clothing, was let into the residence after he said he was with Shelby County Children Services. The resident did not ask to see identification or obtain the male’s name, according

to the Sheriff ’s Office.

He was described as white and in his 30s, between 5 feet, 8 inches, and 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He had dark hair which was cut in a military style and had no facial hair. He was driving a vehicle described as a newer black four-door Chrysler Sebring or Chrysler 300.

The Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to ask any service related worker for identification before allowing the person into a residence.

Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff ’s Office at 498-1111.

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Board elects new officers Sidney physician Dr. Robert McDevitt Jr. was a g a i n named the president of the Sidn e y Shelby County Board of Health at its recent McDevitt meeting.

Jim Hemmelgarn was tagged as vice president of the group.

At the meeting, two county residences were ordered to remain vacant for various reasons.

Houses to stay empty A Sidney house at 424 Third Ave. was still ordered to remain vacant. The board had received a complaint Oct. 17 alleging unsanitary conditions, an improperly vented dryer and an issue with the frontroom floor. On April 11, Rusty Schwepe, registered sanitarian, sent a letter to property owner Christopher Brideweser noting that all violations had been resolved except the issue with the floor of the front room.

That letter noted that the “front living room was found to be collapsing in the northeast corner. It appears that the floor joists have separated from the foundation in this area.” The property was ordered to remain vacant until repairs are made and the property passes inspection.

A house at 1278 N. Kuther Road was determined to have mold and ordered to remain vacant as of March 20. The property is listed as owned by David Wilson, of Sidney. After an investigation of the property was conducted, concluded, Schwepe “Numerous areas of the home interior had mold growing on them and the home had a musty smell. An inspection of the crawl space revealed standing water in the low areas.” The report went on to state that the “most likely area of water infiltration is around the foundation.”

A number of possible solutions were offered, including having a corrugated piping installed and filling in low areas around the foundation and sloping them away from the house.

Inspections needed The report also said, “All plumbing (including the well and sewer line) should be inspected to ensure that there is not a leak. Fans should be run in the crawlspace to help dry up the standing water.”

Schwepe went on to note, “Another source of obvious moisture is the dryer vent. It is not properly installed in the crawl space and is allowing warm, moist air to enter the crawl space whenever the drying is running.” The sanitarian added, “Once the sources of moisture are under control, the mold must be removed. The previous tenant claims that they have tried to remove the mold by cleaning, but that it keeps

coming back in the same areas. If this is the case, the mold has likely grown into the building materials and the materials themselves must be replaced in these areas.”

The building is currently vacant and under orders to placarded and remain vacant until the problem is resolved and passes inspection.

Immunizations given In her report, Director of Nursing Margie Eilerman said 98 children were immunized in March and given 472 vaccines. In addition, 37 adults were seen. There were 14 consults for international travel and 23 vaccines given. Also, 25 children received flu vaccines. At the March Well Child Clinic, eight children were seen.

In the area of school nursing, she said the Holy Angels, Fort Loramie and Russia schools registrations and assessments have been completed with 143 kindergarteners.

The Sidney City Schools registration and assessment was completed.

Numbers were not available at the time of the meeting. In addition, all vision screening in all schools has been completed for this school year.

Help Me Grow There were 14 new referrals for the Help Me Grow program; 32 home visits for children with an IFSP; 72 Part C Program with children with an IFSP; and 103 family-support families.

There were also 1,003 participants in the WIC program. Nine car seats were distributed in March. Also, 18 referrals were received for newborn home visitation. A dozen refused the visit, three referrals were made and one visit was made. There were also four first-time moms.

There were the same number of infectious diseases reported in March, 26, as in March 2011.

That brings the year-todate total to 80, compared to 73 for the same time last year.

The board had receipts of $438,075.66 in March, which brings the yearly total to $691.220.93. The largest amount came from the real estate tax levy ($223,418.35) and real estate tax subdivision ($127,500). Also received were the following: residential building permits, $3,120.22; commercial building permits, $5,346.39; immunization fees, $4,960; operational permits, $2,689.72; and HSTS applications/permits, $1,150.

The board also received $11,499.75 for school contracts, $16,002.49 for MAC claims and $3,350 from a Cargill Well Child grant.

In other news, the board approved the renewal of the medical director contract with Dr. Paul W. Weber and the epidemiological services contract with the Preble County Health District.

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The pricing plan, which was rolled out on Feb. 1, aims to stop the cycle of heavy discounting and discourage customers from waiting for sales. But the reaction by investors and shoppers shows how difficult it will be for Penney to change the mindset of consumers who have been conditioned to expect blockbuster deals from Penney during the economic downturn.

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Anger, drama at Mladic’s trial THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — He’s no longer the swaggering general who held Sarajevo “in the palm of his hand” during Bosnia’s 199295 war. Yet as his longawaited genocide trial began Wednesday, Ratko Mladic still managed to reopen old wounds with the flick of his hand.

Hobbled by strokes and wearing a business suit instead of combat fatigues, the frail, 70-year-old defendant had an angry exchange of hand gestures with the fami-

lies of massacre victims in the public gallery, separated by the bulletproof glass in the courtroom.

“Vulture!” said one woman in the gallery.

Watching the war crimes trial on television in Bosnia, Mevlija Malic added: “Not even an animal would behave like that.”

Mladic is accused of commanding Bosnian Serb troops who waged a campaign of murder and persecution to drive Muslims and Croats out of territory they considered

OUT OF THE BLUE

Man suing Flagstaff now mayor FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A Flagstaff, Ariz., man who is suing the city is now its mayor.

The Arizona Daily Sun reports 63-year-old Jerry Nabours was elected mayor Tuesday night.

The retired attorney beat City Councilman Al White by 320 votes in the vote-by-mail election.

With more than 10,000 votes cast, turnout was about 39 percent.

Nabours says his victory is a validation of his conservative fiscal vision for Flagstaff. He has criticized White’s policies as a waste of taxpayer money as well as the city’s publicprivate partnerships.

Nabours is suing Flagstaff over an ordinance that requires property owners to pay for repairs of city-owned sidewalks. He initiated the suit in 2009 after receiving a $5,000 bill for a sidewalk in front of an apartment building he co-owns.

The case is awaiting review in the Arizona Supreme Court.

part of Serbia. His troops rained shells and snipers’ bullets down on civilians in the 44-month-long siege of the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, and killed 8,000 Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica in July 1995, Europe’s worst massacre since World War II. “The world watched in disbelief that in neighborhoods and villages within Europe a genocide appeared to be in progress,” prosecutor Dermot Groome said at the U.N. court in The Hague.

Twenty years after the war

that left 100,000 dead, Bosnia remains divided into two ministates — one for Serbs, the other shared by Bosnian Muslims and Croats — linked by a central government.

Mladic fled into hiding after the war and spent 15 years as a fugitive before international pressure on Serbia led to his arrest last year.

Now he is held in a one-man cell in a special international wing of a Dutch jail and receives food and medical care that would likely be the envy of many in Bosnia.

Man sought in Colombia bombing

Good news for java drinkers MILWAUKEE (AP) — One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer.

Regular or decaf doesn’t matter.

The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure any coffee lovers who think it’s a guilty pleasure that may do harm.

“Our study suggests that’s really not the case,” said lead researcher Neal Freedman of the National Cancer Institute. “There may actually be a modest benefit of coffee drinking.”

No one knows why. Coffee contains a thousand things that can affect health, from helpful antioxidants to tiny amounts of substances linked to cancer. The most widely studied ingredient — caffeine — didn’t play a role in the new study’s results.

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IN THIS Aug. 29, 2009, file photo, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Mary arrive during funeral services for U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston. An attorney on Wednesday said Mary Kennedy has been found dead on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s property in Bedford, N.Y.

RFK Jr.’s estranged wife found dead BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home Wednesday.

An autopsy for the 52-yearold was scheduled for Thursday, and no cause of death had been released.

In a statement issued by Robert Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, the family described Mary Kennedy as “a genius at friendship.”

“Mary inspired our family with her kindness, her love, her gentle soul and generous spirit,” the family said.

The former Mary Richardson, a longtime connection of the Kennedy clan, married Robert Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental lawyer and the son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. The couple had four children, the youngest born in

July 2001. Robert Kennedy Jr. also has two children from a previous marriage.

Mary Kennedy was an architect and designer and had overseen the renovation of the couple’s home into an environmentally advanced showpiece.

Her family cited her devotion to her children in remembering her.

“We deeply regret the death of our beloved sister Mary, whose radiant and creative spirit will be sorely missed by those who loved her,” the family said in a statement issued

by Lawrence. “Our heart goes out to her children who she loved without reservation.”

Neighbor Leslie Lampert, who owns the Cafe of Love restaurant a short drive from the Kennedy home, said Mary Kennedy was “at all times just a lovely individual.”

“She was community oriented,” Lampert said. “She was always kind in our presence.”

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian investigators on Wednesday were seeking a man between 17 and 20 years old they say could be the bomber who killed two bodyguards of a conservative former interior minister and injured 39 people in a busy commercial district of Bogota.

Video from several surveillance cameras showed the man, wearing a baseball cap and a wig with glass beads, approach the armored SUV of former Interior Minister Fernando Londono and then flee, getting on the back of a motorcycle driven by another man.

The video shown by RCN TV does not show the man actually place the bomb, presumed to have magnets, on the door of Londono’s vehicle.

Officials said it was detonated by remote control.

A police report seen by The Associated Press says the man was bleeding from an arm when a taxi driver picked him up 10 blocks from the scene of Tuesday’s attack, It says the man told the

cabbie, “Get me out of here,” but the driver refused because of the blood. Authorities rethree composite leased sketches of the man on Wednesday based on witness descriptions.

The government has not ascribed blame for the bombing, although Colombia’s main leftist rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, has committed bombings in the past.

Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon said Wednesday that neither the FARC nor any other had been ruled out in the case. He said the United States and Britain were assisting Colombia in the investigation of the blast, including the type of bomb used.

The midday attack has raised fears of a return to the sort of violence not seen in the Colombian capital in years.

Londono, an archconservative 68-year-old radio host and newspaper columnist, had glass shards removed from his chest and was out of danger, authorities said.

Greece gets caretaker PM ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A senior judge has been sworn in to head Greece’s caretaker government for a month as the debt-crippled country lurches through a political crisis that threatens its membership in the 17-nation eurozone.

The political uncertainty is worrying Greece’s international creditors as well as Greeks themselves, who have withdrawn hundreds of millions of euros from banks since the May 6 election.

Council of State head Panagiotis Pikramenos, 67, was appointed Wednesday to head a government that will lack the mandate to make any binding commitments until a new election, which is expected June 17.

His 16-strong Cabinet will be sworn in Thursday.

About 700 million ($898 million) in deposits have left Greek banks since May 7, the day after the election, President Karolos Papoulias told party leaders after being briefed by central bank governor George Provopoulos.

“The situation in the banks is very difficult,” Papoulias said according to a transcript of the meeting’s minutes released Tuesday night. “Mr. Provopoulos told me that of course there is no panic, but there is great fear which could turn into panic.”

There were no queues at banks in Athens after the May 6 election, but Greeks have been gradually withdrawing their savings over the past two years as the country’s financial crisis deepened, either sending the money abroad or keeping it in their homes.

Edwards doesn’t testify at trial GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Edwards’ team wrapped up their defense Wednesday without calling the ex-presidential candidate, his mistress or daughter to testify, a move experts say was intended to shift focus from a political sex scandal to the nitty-gritty of campaign finance law.

“The defense wasn’t sexy, but the defense doesn’t want sexy. It wants an acquittal,” said Steve Friedland, a professor at Elon University School of Law and former federal prosecutor who has attended much of the trial.

Experts said Edwards’ barebone defense, which lasted just over two days, may be enough to avoid conviction on charges he authorized more than $1 million secretly provided by two wealthy donors to help hide an affair with pregnant mistress Rielle Hunter as he sought the White House in 2008.

The prosecution presented

nearly three weeks of evidence and testimony from a former Edwards aide and campaign advisors that painted Edwards as a frequent liar, but showed no direct evidence, he intended to break federal campaign finance laws, the experts said.

Many observers believed Edwards would testify so the jury could hear directly from the former U.S. senator and trial lawyer, who had a reputation for his ability to sway jurors. But putting Edwards and Hunter on the stand would have exposed the defense to withering cross-examination about Edwards’ past lies and personal failings.

“The defense may very well have felt that their case was solid enough to go to the jury without the risk of the personal testimony of these witnesses, which would undoubtedly resurrect the salacious details of the affair for the jury,” said Catherine Dunham, another Elon law professor who has been attending the trial.

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IN THIS courtroom sketch, former presidential candidate and Sen. John Edwards sits between attorneys Allison Van Laningham and Alan Duncan (right) as attorney Abbe Lowell, standing, and federal prosecutor Jeffrey Tsai face the witness stand at a federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday. The defense has rested its case.

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This Evening • The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio offers an educational series at 7523 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (937) 233-2500 or (800) 360-3296.

• The Minster-New Bremen Right to Life group meets at 7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Rectory basement, Minster.

• The Tri-County Computer Users Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community Amos Center Library and computer area. The meeting is open to anyone using computers and there is no charge. For more information, call Jerry or Doris Tangeman at 492-8790.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St.

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

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

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

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Russia, 9 to 10 a.m.

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Fort Loramie, 10:30 a.m. to noon.Saturday Afternoon • A support group for survivors of sexual abuse meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy. For information, call (937) 295-3912 or (937) 272-0308.

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Planting hope Members of the Rainbow Gardeners plant flowers in the Hope Garden at Wilson Memorial Hospital recently. They are, from left, Sharon Allen, Marie Theis, Mary Lou Overton and Marcia Grigg. Also working, but not shown, was Carole Carruthers.

Foundation lists three scholarship opportunities Application deadline June 1

The Community Foundation of Shelby Saturday Evening County has announced • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club “Check- that applications are mates” meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy available for three local Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are scholarships. welcome. For more information, call 497-7326.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Link Scholarship in Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran fine arts education Church, 120 W. Water St. Shelby County resi-

Sunday Afternoon

• Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Trap Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at noon, 10 birds. Program starts at 2 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public.

Sunday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

• The Catholic Adult Singles Club will meet miniature golf and supper in Englewood. Call (419) 678-8691 for information.

Next Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 492-0823.

Monday Evening

• Art Study Group meets at 6 p.m. For information, contact Starr Gephart at 295-2323.

• Women of the Moose meets at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Russell Road.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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dents pursuing a fine arts education are eligible to apply for the $1,500 Dr. Edward and Anne Link Scholarship.

Applications must be submitted by June 1.

Eligible students must have completed at least one year of college, have a college grade point average of at least 3.0 and be working toward an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts. Majors in the visual or performing arts will typically qualify. Contact the Community Foundation of Shelby County office with questions about eligible majors.

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation and was established through a gift from Dr. Edward and Anne Link.

Anne is a potter and owner of Walnut Hill Pottery and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Notre Dame College for Women. She taught in Cleveland and Milwaukee before locating in Sidney. The late Edward Link obtained his medical degree from Marquette Medical School.

He served Shelby County residents as a family practitioner for 40 years.

of Wilson Memorial Hospital respiratory therapist Heidi Norris, will award a $500 scholarship this summer.

The scholarship will be awarded to a Shelby, Auglaize or Mercer County resident who has surpassed college freshman status. Eligible applicants must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and be pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree in respiratory therapy or another, closely related field.

The scholarship fund is part of the CommuFoundation of nity Shelby County. Gifts to the fund are tax deductible and are welcome at any time and in any amount. Checks may be made payable to the Community Foundation of Shelby County, with a note on the memo line for the Heidi Norris Fund. Gifts may be mailed to the Community Foundation, 100 S. Main Ave., Suite 202, Sidney.

Medical and Health Professionals Scholarship Students pursuing a career in medicine or health fields may be eligible to apply for two $1,000 medical and health professions scholarships administered through the Community Foundation of Shelby County.

Students who are seniors in high school or those currently attending college or vocational training may apply. ApNorris Scholarship in plicants must have gradrespiratory therapy uated from a high school A scholarship fund, within Shelby County or established in memory be a resident of one of

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the school districts within the county. Those pursuing a certificate or an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible.

Selection will be based on financial need, academic ability, demonstrated community and school service and recommendations.

Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The grade point average requirement will not apply if the applicant has not attended high school or a postsecondary school within the last two years.

This scholarship was established by a resident couple at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, who enjoyed careers in business and education.

Apply online Online applications are available through June 1 at www.commfoun.com. On the site, go to the “Receive” tab and select “Scholarships.” From the menu, applicants should find and complete the form for the high school from which they graduated or the General Comprehensive Application. All three scholarships are featured on each school’s application.

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Dear Readers: A recent column addressed the “serious” sheet issue!

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D o e s the top sheet go on Hints the bed facing from up or Heloise down?

The re- Heloise Cruse sponse was overwhelmingly that the top sheet should be facing down! Here is a sample of the responses we received: Patti S., via email, said: “I learned in nurses training 50 years ago that the top sheet’s finished or ‘right’ side of material is down toward the sleeping person because it is the smoother, softer side.”

Bev F. in Naples, Fla., wrote: “My grandmother taught me to place the top sheet upside down; you then fold it back over the top of your blanket. This will protect your blanket from getting dirty so quickly.”

Jeanie B. in Colorado wrote: “The finished side goes up. That is like which side of your skirt goes out when you are dressing.”

Finally, Allison C., via email, said: “That’s easy.

The person who makes the bed gets to decide.” My favorite! — Heloise Laundry helper Dear Heloise: With all the languages now required on clothing care tags, the small text has become next to unreadable.

I have devised an easy way to tell whether it’s “tumble dry” or “line dry” by marking a large “T” or “L” on the tag with a laundry marker. I’m careful not to mark through to the garment itself.

Now it’s only a quick look to see how to dry each item! This saves lots of time and ruined clothes. — Karen C., Naples, Fla. Cleaning vinyl chairs Dear Heloise: I used to dread cleaning my white vinyl patio chairs each spring. I tried everything — commercial vinyl cleaners, homemade bleach solution, etc., without success. I finally found the perfect solution: a commercial deck cleaner.

Put some in a spray bottle and spray the furniture. Let it sit for about five minutes. Rinse with the hose, and voila — the chairs are white again.

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YOURSELF GO Bryant, Ind., presents The Association in concert at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20 at (260) 997-6822.

• Brukner Nature Center presents its 37th annual Brukner Woodcarving Show at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Troy today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $3. Children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult.

• A night hike and public stargaze are offered free at Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, beginning at 9 p.m.

• Vanguard Concerts presents the Juilliard String Quartet at 8 p.m. in The Dayton Art Institute’s NCR Renaissance Auditorium. Tickets: $30 adults, $20 students at (937) 436-0244 or w w w. d a y t o n a r t i n stitue.org/vanguard.

• Tipp Roller Mill, 225 E. Main St., Tipp City, presents Gigglegrass in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 adults, $4 students K-12.

(937) 667-3696.

SUNDAY • The Allen County Museum, 620 W. Market St., Lima, presents a free talk by Dr. Gregory M. Miller, of the University of Toledo, on “The Native American War for Independence: Tenskwatawa, Tecumseh and the War of 1812” at 2 p.m. For information, call (419) 2229426.

• Dayton Ballet II, Dayton Ballet’s pre-professional training company, will perform in a Dayton Ballet School workshop performance, “An Afternoon of Dance,” at 2 p.m. at Stivers School for the Arts. Tickets: $12 available in advance at the Dayton Ballet School or at the door.

MONDAY • The Springfield Youth Symphony String Quartet will perform in recital at 7 p.m. in Krieg Hall, 832 Woodlawn Ave. on the Wittenberg University campus, Springfield. The concert is free.

For information, call (937) 325-8100.

WEDNESDAY • Antioch College offers a free screening of the movie, “Higher Learning,” at the Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, at 7 p.m. There will be a discussion following the movie.

Photo exhibit in Troy TROY — Nina Harfmann, a photographer, writer and naturalist from southwest Ohio, will exhibit her artwork at Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend

Road, Troy, through June 17. A Harfmann photograph was selected for use on the 2012 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. For information, call (937) 6986493.

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Doseck to celebrate 80 years BOTKINS — Donald Doseck, of Botkins, will celebrate his 80th birthday Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

His family requests a card shower from his friends to help him celebrate. Cards may be sent to him at 207 S. Main, Botkins, OH 45306.

Doseck was born May 22, 1932, the son of the late Christopher and Juliana Doseck. He is married to Agnes Doseck and they have three sons, Doseck, Carl Roger Doseck and Larry Doseck, all of Botkins; and three daughters, Bonnie Penny and Jane Maurer, both of Botkins, and Betty Monnin, of Anna.

The Dosecks have 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Donald retired from Wagners and Sidney Tool & Die. He is a member of the Eagles and enjoys camping, dancing, spending time with his grandchildren and telling jokes.

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PIQUA — Eagles’ Wings Stable, 5730 N. Washington Road, seeks volunteers to assist students in its spring session of classes.

Eagles’ Wings provides equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) to children and adults who have various disabilities. Volunteers should be at least 14, able to walk for one hour and have a desire to help

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from June 4 through July 14. An orientation session for volunteers will be Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Eagles’ Wings’ arena.

The orientation will last approximately two hours and is necessary for new volunteers.

For information visit the website at eag l e s w i n g s s t a bles.webs.com or call (937) 778-0021.

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A girl’s best date Jaydalin Glenn, 8, daughter of Josh Glenn and Tara Smith, of Sidney, dances with her dad during the Princess Ball, Gateway Arts Council’s father/daughter dance, at Lehman Catholic High School Friday. Other activities at the event were a raffle, crafts and an apple race.

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His high school activities included four years on Trent Knoop, a senior the varsity bowling team, at Sidney High School, which he captained in 11th and 12th grades, and has been four years as an honor roll accepted student. by UrHe was a volunteer bana Unicoach in bowling for the v e r s i t y, summer campers prowhere he gram at Bel-Mar Lanes plans to for four years. s t u d y He is employed part business. time by Bel-Mar Lanes.

T h e son of Knoop Michael Wilcox looks at a n d Ohio Christian Tammy Knoop, of Sidney, he set high school records David Wilcox, a senior for bowling: during his at Christian Academy, has senior year, he recorded a been ac597 series comprising a cepted by 300 game and a 297 game. O h i o He was named to the first Christian team, All GWOC, in ninth, U n i v e r 10th and 11th grades; to sity in second team All Ohio in C i r 11th grade; to the first c l e v i l l e , team All Tournament where he Team at five tourna- plans to ments; and Player of the s t u d y Wilcox Year of the SHS bowling business team and the GWOC con- management. ference in 10th grade. He The son of Roger and finished 29th at the state Dolly Wilcox, of Sidney, he tournament in 10th grade was named top shooter in and 10th at the state tour- archery during his junior nament in 11th grade. He year, top rebounder in has been awarded a bowl- Shelby County, offensive ing scholarship by Ur- MVP in basketball and

captain of the basketball team during his senior year.

His high school activities included four years of basketball, three years of soccer, two years of baseball, three years of archery, one year on the Academia team and one year on the student council.

He is an active participant in the youth group and a Sunday school volunteer at Central Bible Ministries in Sidney.

He is employed by Everyday Technologies in Sidney.

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• The local producer market for local growers will be at the Mad River Farm Market, 7530 N. U.S. 68, West Liberty from 3 to 7 p.m.

FRIDAY • The sixth annual Ribfest opens in Celina at 5 p.m. and runs until midnight tonight and from 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday. Food, music, car show, 5K. Info at www.mercercountyohiofair.com and (419) 5863239.

• Dayton’s Hamvention, a gathering of ham radio enthusiasts at Hara Arena in Dayton, today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 days of show, tickets good for all three days.

Visit the website at www. hamvention.org. A hot-air balloon launch takes place today at 3:30 p.m.

• The garden clubs of Logan County will have their annual plant sale at Fountain Plaza Shopping Center, Bellefontaine, from 3 to 7 p.m.

• Downtown Yellow Springs plays host to Third Friday Fling in the Springs from 6 to 11 p.m. Art, shopping, entertainment.

• A spring dance will be at the Senior Center, 304 S. West Ave., at 7 p.m. Entertainment is by Bill Corfield. There will be refreshments, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. It is open to the public. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

• The Piqua Public Library hosts more than 30 local authors and writer’s groups at the third annual library author fair from 5 to 8:30pm.

SATURDAY • The local producer market for local growers will be at the Mad River Farm Market, 7530 N. U.S. 68, West Liberty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• God’s Grocery Giveaway will be held at Lockington United Methodist Church, 2190 Miami-Conservancy Road, starting at 9 a.m. until food is gone. This is on a first come/first served basis.

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Welfare drug testing plan removed from bill COLUMBUS (AP) — A wide-ranging midterm budget bill cleared the Ohio Senate on Wednesday after lawmakers removed a contentious pilot program that would have tied welfare benefits to clean drug tests.

Democratic state Sen. Shirley Smith of Cleveland said the last-minute decision by the Senate Finance Committee earlier in the day helped decide her vote in favor of the budget bill. She said it showed her majority Republicans were willing to compromise.

In a 25-8 vote, the Senate passed the measure with many of Gov. John Kasich’s government-shrinking proposals intact, including shared service options for local governments and altered or eliminated roles for various government boards and commissions.

Kasich took the rare step of proposing the measure outside of Ohio’s traditional twoyear budget cycle.

Democratic state Sen. Mike Skindell was among its critics, blasting such initiatives as undermining public sector unions and consolidating power to the governor’s Cabinet.

“This represents an incredible consolidation of unbridled power into these agency heads, and it should be a concern for the citizens of the state of Ohio,” he said.

Several of Skindell’s fellow Democrats, including Smith, spoke favorably of the bill, which delivered an additional $42 million to the Clean Ohio fund that preserves farmland and green spaces and another $350,000 to a Lake Erie protection program.

Kasich applauded the bill in a statement for having “a significant, positive impact in improving how Ohio manages the taxpayers’ resources and the initiatives to that serve them.”

Following the Senate vote, the Ohio House voted to send the bill to a conference committee to iron out differences between the chambers, including whether the Legislature should have a say over transfers of money to the state’s Rainy Day Fund. That panel is expected to convene next week.

Kasich said there were still issues he’d like to see changed in the legislation, “but I’m hopeful we will find common ground soon.”

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VICE PRESIDENT Joe Biden (right) takes pictures after speaking at M-7 Technologies, Wednesday in Youngstown, Ohio. Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.

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BY THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Democratic territory with high unemployment, went after Republican Mitt Romney’s business background Wednesday and cast him as a corporate raider more interested in profits than people.

Biden said the former businessman favors policies that benefit the well-todo over average people. He said Obama wants to give everyone a fair shake and make sure everyone plays by the same rules.

“These guys don’t get it,” Biden said, his voice rising as he addressed supporters on a factory floor in Youngstown, where the unemployment rate is 10.4 percent, more than 2 points above the national average.

“As long as the government helps the guys at the top, workers and small businesses and communities, they can fend for themselves,” Biden said. At the same time, “the big guy is doing well,” he said.

The speech in Ohio, an economically battered state that will help decide the November presidential election, continued the effort by President Barack Obama’s campaign to portray Romney as more in tune with rich people like himself.

Obama’s campaign and an independent group that supports the president have begun airing ads in several states, including Ohio, that highlight the failure of a Missouri-based steel company that was bought by Bain Cap-

ital, the private equity firm Romney helped get off the ground. GST Steel later went bankrupt in 2001, costing 750 people their jobs. Romney was no longer with Bain at the time of GST’s collapse.

“Nobody knows better than the people in the (Mahoning River) valley the consequences of that kind of philosophy. You have been through hell and back,” Biden said.

After Romney’s company bought the Missouri steel company, its debt increased from $13 million to $533 million, Biden said. “When you get that kind of debt and things turn bad, you’re dead, you’re done,” he said.

Biden said the company wound up in bankruptcy court, leaving employees without health care or pensions. Thirty top executives came away with $9 million and Romney and his partners came out with $12 million, Biden said.

In a response to the vice president, Bain Capital said it had tried to make GST prosperous amid a difficult steel industry environment.

“Bain Capital undertook an ambitious plan in 1993 to turnaround GST Steel, a struggling manufacturer of specialty steel products that was slated for closure if no investor could be found,” the company said in a statement.

“We invested more than $100 million and many thousands of hours into this turnaround, upgrading its facilities in an attempt to make the company competitive. This was unfortunately at a time when the steel industry came under enormous pressure, and nearly half of all U.S. steel companies went into bankruptcy.”

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Elsewhere in Ohio, prosecutors are pursuing only the most heinous crimes as death penalty cases and are refusing to plea bargain, or are using a 2005 law that allows them to seek life with no chance of parole and never place capital punishment on the table.

Mason denies he uses the death penalty as a negotiating tool but also says he never rules out the possibility of lesser charges as more information about a case comes to light.

The 2010 case in the suburb of Parma cost Cuyahoga County taxpayers more than $120,000 — the price of the experts and attorneys appointed because the cases involved the death penalty. attorneys Defense have long complained about the high number of capital indictments in Cuyahoga County, a practice that precedes Mason but that he continued after first taking office in 2000. But now one of the state’s most conservative and prodeath penalty prosecutors is weighing in.

Joe Deters, prosecutor in Hamilton County, renewed questions about Cuyahoga County’s approach during meetings of an Ohio Supreme Court task force. The group, which meets again Thursday , is looking for ways to improve the state’s death penalty law.

“To use the death penalty to force a plea bargain, I think it’s unethical to do that,” Deters said in an interview.

County, Hamilton home to Cincinnati, has sent the most inmates to Ohio’s death row — 61 over 30 years — though the county has indicted fewer than 200 people in three decades. Deters doesn’t accept plea bargains once he decides to pursue a death penalty case.

Mason says a committee of assistant prosecutors reviews the evidence of each death penalty case and encourages defense attorneys to produce reasons that could weigh against the death penalty.

From Page 1 “When we seek the death penalty it is not to secure a plea bargain, but instead to equally apply the law,” Mason said.

Despite the higher number of capital indictments, Mason’s record of winning death sentences is no better than other counties, some of them smaller than Cuyahoga, with about 1.3 million residents.

From 2009 to 2011, for example, Cuyahoga County indicted 135 defendants on charges that could result in a death sentence, according to records maintained by Mason’s office. Only two of those offenders were sent to death row, including Anthony Sowell, convicted in 2011 of killing 11 women.

The rest either pleaded guilty, usually with the death penalty charges withdrawn, or were convicted but not sentenced to death. In six cases, charges were dismissed.

By contrast, Butler County in southwest Ohio, with 368,000 residents, recorded three death sentences during the same time but indicted just six people on capital charges.

“The proof of guilt in a death penalty case has to be near absolute, not a crap shoot,” said Butler County prosecutor Michael Gmoser . In addition, “The case has to shock the conscience of the community,” he said.

Other prosecutors and counties have faced similar criticism for high numbers of indictment.

In Philadelphia, former district attorney Lynne Abraham was once dubbed “America’s deadliest DA” by The New York Times Magazine for her aggressive pursuit of the death penalty. Some African-American groups had criticized her for her death penalty stance.

In Arizona’s Maricopa home to County, Phoenix, capital cases were so numerous that in 2007 the state’s Supreme Court Chief Justice convened a task force to look at ways “to address the unprecedented number of capital cases awaiting trial” in the county.

Panel to discuss exotic animal bill revisions COLUMBUS (AP) — A legislative committee that’s considering new regulations on exotic animal ownership in Ohio is scheduled to make tweaks to the proposal and possibly vote on it late Wednesday afternoon.

The chairman of the Ohio House agriculture committee says he re-

ceived 51 proposed amendments, though he described many as “triplicates.”

Republican State Rep. David Hall of Millersburg declined to say ahead of the panel’s meeting what changes lawmakers were considering.

The Senate passed the bill last month. Hall said it’s unlikely the House

panel would pass that version without making revisions.

If the committee amends and approves the bill Wednesday, it would still face a full House vote.

Efforts to regulate exotic animals took on new urgency in October, when a suicidal owner released dozens of exotic animals.

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Life enrichment center opens in St. Marys ST. MARYS — Otterbein St. Marys Senior Lifestyle Community opened its new life enrichment center April 20. board Residents, members, employees, donors and community members gathered to celebrate. The center, a joint partnership of the Auglaize and Mercer Counties YMCA and Otterbein, represents one of the first partnerships of its kind with a lifestyle community in the country.

Executive Director Fred Wiswell said, “Our journey began in the fall of 2007. Since that time, a visioning committee, a capital campaign committee and a life enrichment center task force met regularly to vision, to obtain charitable gifts and to plan every facet of the facility — no small tasks!”

Of the $1.6 million needed to build the center, resident gifts totaled more than $1.1 million.

Wiswell said the dedication was historic in a couple of ways.

“We understand that our collaboration with the local YMCA is a first of its kind,” he noted.

“We are excited to partner together and to ad-

In-home care organization attacks hunger

During May, Older American’s Month, Comfort Keepers, a provider of in-home senior care in the Miami Valley, is spearheading the STOP Senior Hunger food drive to help local seniors and raise awareness of an issue affecting millions of older Americans.

Food collection bins will be placed at the Sidney Daily News, 1451 N. Vandemark Road through May 25.

All food and monetary donations collected For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg will stay in the local VISITORS GET a look at the indoor swimming pool in the new Otterbein Life communities where collected and go to benefit Enrichment Center in St. Marys recently during the building’s dedication. the Second Harvest vance our similar min- first two to three weeks locker rooms and a fam- Food Bank and the istries. Together, we will of operation will exclu- ily locker room; a wellmake a positive differ- sively be reserved for Ot- ness center equipped ence in the lives of those terbein residents. with cardio and strength whom we serve. And, as Seniors 60 and above, training equipment with Senior with a moderately priced a senior audience in Otterbein Lifestyle Choices cele- YMCA membership are mind; an exercise room; brates its 100th anniver- welcome to use the new lounge and patio areas COLUMBUS — Dursary and Otterbein St. facility. The life enrich- and a large library, ing Older Americans Marys its 25th anniver- ment center is an equipped with WIFI. sary, certainly our dedi- 11,500-foot facility deFor information or a Month in May, Ohio Atcation today signed to meet the holis- tour of the life enrich- torney General Mike commemorates these tic wellness needs of ment center, call (419) DeWine is warning Ohio senior citizens to be cauhallmarks of our min- seniors in the Auglaize 394-2366. istry as well as adding and Mercer counties To learn more about tious of job opportunity another chapter in our area.

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“In these tough ecoearly May, the center’s pool; men’s and women’s call (888) 513-9131. nomic times, offers to work from home can seem like a good way to earn money,” said Attorney General Mike DeWine. “We want to warn Ohio’s seniors to be on guard against scam2012 Veteran of the Year age daily attendance of mers who want to take by the Association of 153. their money instead of Military Recruiters and Attendance for the providing a work-atCounselors and six vet- Tuesday and Thursday home opportunity.” erans’ being recognized Move-N-Groove classes According to the Atat Wright Patterson Air has been increasing. torney General, conPhoto provided Force Museum. The Tom Anderson, Pat sumers in their 70s, 80s, county showed a small Zimmerman and Netta Cinco de Mayo and 90s increasingly respurt in sales tax, and Stewart have completed port entering into Interthe commissioners are their terms on the board. Ruth Wick celebrates net business looking at the finances Elections will be during Cinco de Mayo in opportunities, such as opfor next year, he said. the meeting following style at Heritage erating a “web mall,” sellCenter Director David the carry-in luncheon. credit card Manor in Minster May ing McKay reported the folThe center will be 5. The festivities processing machines, or lowing April Statistics: closed May 28 in obser- began with Mexican taking lessons to learn 51 volunteers donated vance of Memorial Day. music and the resi- how to start a business.

423 hours; 10 new memJohn Laws reported dents joining in. While In certain cases, conbers and 1 death make a the foundation is about wearing sombreros, sumers spend as much as total of 1,141 members; half way to meeting its they mixed up a spicy $10,000 to $20,000 on 3,209 members counted goal of $12,500 for 2012. “sombrero” pasta in duplicated participaLola Heintz informed salad and tested their tion; 351 members the board of a blood Cinco de Mayo counted in unduplicated drive May 16. The goal is knowledge with trivia. participation and aver- to have 43 donors.

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Joe Laber, of Hits 105.5, was the guest server of the May luncheon at the Senior Center.

The monthly drawing for birthday went to Nancy Martin; Katie Billing received the attendance prize; and Linda Meininger’s name was drawn for the Milestone Raffle.

David McKay, director, recognized Eleanor Kessler, George Clawson and Richard Sommer for volunteering their time helping members with taxes. McKay also recognized Rose Swiger and her committee for a successful card party.

Upcoming events were announced.

Members elected nominees to the Board of Trustees as follows: president, Janet Born; vice president, Perry Long; secretary, Blanche McClain; trustees (threeyear term), Steve Apple and Donna Gross; alternate trustee (three-year term), Andy Huff.

COLUMBUS ancing the needs — A DeGraff of work, children woman is one of or other family six Ohioans who members and will receive the the community. state’s Elder Linda Yoest Caregiver Award and her husband from the Ohio Deare former foster partment of parents who Yoest Aging in a cereadopted one mony Tuesday at child and are the Ohio Statehouse legal guardians to three Atrium. more. She also cares for The honor recognizes her mother and includes those who have success- her in all family activifully taken on the re- ties. She works hard to sponsibilities of caring make the family’s limfor a friend, loved one or ited resources go farther. neighbor, while also bal“The majority of older

Shelby County Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting

adults want to stay home as they age, and we know that more than 80 percent of caregiving is done by family and friends,” said Bonnie Kantor-Burman, director of the department.

“These caregivers exemplify caring with their valuable contributions and we need to honor all they do.”

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A typical job opportunity scam begins when a consumer receives a telephone call or an email offering the opportunity to work from home or start a business. The salesperson tells the consumer that he or she must sign a contract and provide credit card information up front in order to get started. In most cases, the salesperson makes false promises that the consumer will “get rich quick.”

Once the consumer provides a credit card number, the company begins making charges.

Most consumers do not realize that the contract’s fine print authorizes excessive charges with some consumers reporting thousands of dollars of charges beyond those authorized in the fine print. Consumers also report that they never receive materials for the business, they can never reach the salesperson again, and they never receive a single check.

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County Commissioner Larry Kleinhans commented on the recent events honoring veterans: the memorial ceremony on the courtsquare to honor Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck, Mike Clark’s being named the

Foodbank, both covering different areas of the Miami Valley. Food collected during the month of May will be given to seniors in need in June.

“Older American’s Month is in May, but seniors go hungry all year,” said Lisa HubeGrimes, marketing director of the Miami Valley Comfort Keepers franchise. “We cannot fight every factor affecting hunger, but we can start here in our local communities by creating awareness about the issue and helping family members become more aware of the signs of hunger and malnutrition.”

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Teen told to keep his prom commitment on a scale of 1 to DR. WAL10. My cousin LACE: I’m a 17rated her an 8year-old guy and plus, so I said I’d my gal cousin take her to her who lives about prom because 20 miles away is I’m about an 8a year older. plus for a guy, Last week she and I thought we called and told me that a friend ’Tween would make a of hers saw my 12 & 20 g o o d - l o o k i n g couple. picture in my Dr. Robert I then called cousin’s house Wallace the girl and we and thought I met for a prewas cute. She said this girl really dance date and a chance wanted to ask me to take to meet one another. her to her high school When I saw her, I nearly prom so she told my cried because she was far cousin to find out if it was from a 8-plus. I’ve already possible. Before I would committed to going to the decide, I asked my cousin dance with her, but now I to rate this girl for looks don’t want to go. What’s a

Sign variance approved MINSTER — During a special meeting Tuesday night, Minster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request by Minster Machine Co. to erect a 128 square foot wall sign on the Cleveland Street side of its building.

The variance was required since the village’s zoning code calls for no wall sign larger than 64 square feet.

The sign will be located approximately 300 feet back from the Cleveland Street right-of-way.

The variance request was the only item on the board’s meeting agenda.

FL student honored More than 60 Heidelberg University students were honored for their academic, athletic, servand leadership ice achievements April 21 at the annual Student Awards Celebration.

Tessa Benanzer, of Fort Loramie, a sophomore majoring in biology, received the Beta Beta Beta Outstanding Freshman Award in Biology and the CRC Fresman Chemistry Achievement Award.

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NAMELESS: The only thing that rates a 8plus is the size of your inflated ego. There is no way you should cancel being this young lady’s escort to her high school prom after you told her that you would go. Be an honorable young man, and keep your word and make sure you treat her with respect. Make up your mind that you and she will have a wonderful time. Proms are important functions, especially for the girls, and the girls all look beautiful in their

prom dresses!

But if your inflated ego hinders you from enjoying yourself — fake it!

And then do me a favor, please. Contact me after the prom and grade the evening on a 1 to 10 scale, 10 being best. I’m sure our readers would hope all went well, and I’ll inform them of your evaluation in a later column. I have a feeling you may surprise yourself!

DR. WALLACE: My cousin told me that her boyfriend is abusing her.

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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.

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

For Friday, May 18, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Double-check all your financial negotiations today. Something fuzzy could be present.

You might not have all the facts, or the facts you do have might be faulty.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your idealism is aroused today. Quite likely, you’ll feel more emotional about something, especially if you encounter someone who’s down on his or her luck.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You easily will put the wants and needs of others before your own because you feel quite selfless today. While it’s OK to act on this generous impulse, do

make sure you have the real picture.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today you’re entertaining goals that are more idealistic than usual. You might want to work with a group or a charitable organization to help those who are less fortunate. (A noble impulse, indeed.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Others see you in an idealized way today. This could be flattering; however, they also might misunderstand your intentions about something. Be aware of this.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be careful about being seduced by a teacher or group that others might consider to be a cult. You’re very vulnerable to being swayed by others today, especially smooth talkers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a poor day to divide

money or discuss how to share an inheritance or deal with shared property. There’s too much confusion. (Plus, people might not be completely truthful today.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re very tuned in to partners and close friends today. It’s almost as if you can mind-read.

You can trust your intuition about what others want from you.

SAGITTARUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel unusually sympathetic toward a co-worker today, or, vice versa, you might elicit the sympathy of a coworker. Either way, your relationships at work will be personal today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re definitely in touch with your creative talents today.

Because your imagination is so active, it’s easy to dream up new ideas, concepts and ways of

doing things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Family conversations will be mutually sympathetic today.

Someone might need to cry on your shoulder today, or perhaps, it’s the other way around?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Don’t worry if you spend a lot of time daydreaming today. Just call it a mental health day.

YOU BORN TODAY You’re very committed to what you do.

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You like to test, probe and explore things in life because you don’t accept surface appearances. In the year ahead, you will begin an exciting new cycle.

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MEMBERS OF the Fairlawn High School Class of 2012 are, front row (l-r) Josie Strunk, Katelyn Edens, Alayna Clack, Kaitlin Powell, Lindsey Elliott, Kate Hooker, McKenzie Hirschfeld, Lindsey Bodiker, Kaitlyn Graybill, Brittany Gallagher, Christian Brown, Jessica Rayl and Kirsten McDowell; middle row: Krissa Shadd, Sara Tucker, Shelly Snyder, Kylene Bailey, Taylor Stewart, Aaron

Watkins, Paxton Edwards, Ruben Cooper, Travis Wells, Anthony Cardo and Ben Brown; and back row: Billy Williams, Richard Ostendorf, John Powell, Dustin Murray, Luke Meyer, Jennifer Monnier, Aaron Lewis, Kyle Andrews, Michael Rohrer and Michael Hageman.

Fairlawn commencement set Saturday The 2012 graduation class of Fairlawn High School will receive diplomas Saturday at 2 p.m.

Valedictorian of the class is Paxton Edwards, daughter of Chris and Linda Edwards, of Sidney. The salutatorian is Luke Meyer, son of Steve Edwards Meyer and Layne Meyer, of Sidney.

Gerber daisy, and the The class flower is the class has chosen the song,

“Today is Your Day,” by Shania Twain.

This year’s class motto is, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

The commencement speaker is Thomas Crookshank.

Members of the Class of 2012 are Kyle Timothy

Andrews, Kylene Rebeccah Bailey, Linsdey Marie Bodiker, Benjamin Joseph Brown, Christain Calab Brown, Anthony Michael Cardo, Alayna Marie Clack, Ruben Wayne Cooper, Zachary Marcus Cordray, Dylan Michael Cox, Katelyn Nicole Edens, Paxton Jewel Edwards, Lindsey Nicole Elliott, Kyle Jordan Ellis,

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• Jeremy L. Houck, 33, 500 N. Vandemark Road, Apt. 56, was fined $365 and costs, sentenced to five days in jail and his driver’s license was suspended for six months for driving while under the influence. Jail may be reconsidered if he completes an alcohol intervention program and pays fines and costs in full. He was also fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail for failing to stop after an accident. He will be permitted to be evaluated for drug and alcohol abuse and mental health purposes in lieu of 30 days jail and if fines and costs and restitution is paid in full, 30 days jail may be reconsidered.

• Michael A. Locke, 51, of Wapakoneta, was fined $25 and costs for following too closely.

• Craig A. Revolt, 21, 2120 Victoria Court, was fined $250 and costs for failing to reinstate a license.

• Anthony R. Walker, 30, 634 S. Miami Ave., was sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court in a failure to reinstate a license case. Jail may be reconsidered if he follows all rules and recommendations of probation.

• Jason M. Harris, 20, 406 Hall Ave., was fined $75 and costs for driving with an expired license, $50 on a failure to control charge and $30 for a seat belt violation.

• Tyler R. Bell, 25, 321W. North St., was find $75 and costs for driving with an expired license and also fined $25 and costs for failing to display a license plate.

• Michael J. Wianecki, 24, 11543 Eilerman Road, Minster, was fined $75 and costs for driving with an expired license and also fined $30 for speeding.

• Steven N. Helton II,

23, 208 Pasco-Montra Road, Port Jefferson, was fined $75 and costs for drivig with an expired license and also fined $25 for failing to display a license plate.

• Jose A. Bernardino, 27, of New Carlisle, was fined $75 and costs on a charge of driving with an expired license.

• Daniel R. Metzger, 52, of Wapakoneta, was fined $150 and costs for operating without reasonable control.

• Clyde Adkins, 76, 517 Amelia Ave., was fined $30 and costs for speeding.

• Davis C. Kaczmareki, 18, 12635 Kirkwood Road, was fined $75 and costs for driving with an expired license and also fined $25 for operating without reasonable control.

• Henry L. Gross, 59, of Dayton, was fined $30 and costs for speeding.

• Richard K. Phillips, 58, of Canton, Mich., was fined $150 and costs on a speeding charge that was amended to driving without lighted lights.

• Edward L. Morris II, 36, of Pandora, was fined $30 and costs for speeding. A gross overload charge was dismissed at the request of the law director.

• Tesean Hudgins, 21, of Lima, was fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 40 hours of community service for driving with an expired license. Community service may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full.

Court fines These people recently paid fines and costs totaling $135 (unless noted) for various violations as follows: Jennifer Mengerink, 40, 711 Mojave Drive, failure to restrain a dog, $130.

Kimberly Eeber, 33, 21610 Maplewood Road, Maplewood, failure to confine a dog, $130; failure to register a dog, $155.

Alyssa Mengerink, 17, 716 Mojave Drive, failure to confine a dog, $130.

John D. Russelburg, 36, 507 S. Main Ave., improper passing, $136.

Brett J. Metz, 24, 4091 State Route 29E, novice helmet required, $136.

Katherine R. Huff, 34, 1617 Cypress Place, speeding.

Cameron D. Chance, 21, 781 Campbell Road, reasonable control, $136.

Carrie A. Landwehr, 38, 136 W. Wood St., Versailles, speeding.

Eleanor L. Hoewisher, 48, 13951 State Route 65, Maplewood, speeding.

Drew A. Pelfrey, 20, 200 E. State St., Botkins, speeding.

Zachary R. Jones, 27, 221B Robb St., Jackson Center, speeding.

Cynthia R. Landon, 56, 936 N. Miami Ave., failure to control, $136.

Melissa L. Allen, 43, 633 N. West Ave., traffic light, $136.

Michael B. Gee, 31, 105 Meadow Drive, Apt. 2, Botkins, failure to display license sticker, $130.

Thomas J. Ruark, 57, 300 Clay St., lot 3, Jackson Center, speeding.

David A. Maples, 43, 208 Robb St., Jackson Center, seatbelt, $116.

Joseph P. Doak, 54, 432 E. Main St., seatbelt, $116.

Lindsey M. Spangler, 31, 208 Diamond Drive, Anna, speeding.

Michael W. Buchanan II, 30, 1071 N. Kuther Road, speeding.

Blake R. Howell, 23, 13856 State Route 274, Botkins, speeding, $255.

Kevin J. Geise Jr., 18, 85 Eastview Drive, Fort Loramie, speeding, $205.

Heather N. Lloyd, 20, 813 Arrowhead Drive, Apt. C, seatbelt, $116.

David A. Herman, 50, 05051 Henschen Road, New Knoxville, speeding.

Erica R. Geiger, 21, 19 Water St., Fort Loramie, right of way, $130.

Cori L. Lenhart, 18, 1290 Stephens Road, reasonable control, $130.

Stephanie M. Gillingham, 24, 704 S. Walnut St., New Bremen, speeding.

Cindy K. Hughes, 47, 1329 Garfield Ave., reasonable control, $136; seatbelt, $30.

Dennis R. Hughes, 33, 735 Buckeye Ave., riding bicycle on sidewalk, $130.

Jody Geuy, 40, 2521 Apache Drive, right of way, $136.

Paul D. Vondenhuevel, 46, 5690 State Route 29E, speeding.

Johathan A. Hickman, 25, 1327 Rutledge Drive, expired license plates, $136.

Civil cases Wells Brothers Inc., 105 Shue Drive, Anna v.

Steve and Brenda Erter, 403 Ruby Court, Anna, $329.66. Judgment satisfied.

Mid Ohio Acceptance Corp., Piqua v. John Berkey, 7307 Fort Loramie-Swanders Road, Minster, $7,742.15. Judgment paid.

Roger and Freda Schroer, Sidney, v. Ronnie Stephens, 212 Forest St., Apt. 2, $1,615.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. William and Lisa Harp, 226 Hillcrest Court, $1,988.78.

Wilson Care Inc., Sidney, v. Megan and Jason Martin, 609 Ann Place, $319.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. David and Cathy Diener, 1001 Juniper Way, $1,044.87.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Amy and Nicholas Ahrens, 1119 Constitution Ave., $201.72.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Kevin and Sharon Grimes, 411 Bowman Ave., $3,082.64.

Credit Adjustments Inc., Defiance, v. Jennifer and Jason Slaybaugh, 415 N. Walnut Ave., $1,263.50.

Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Bryan and Crystal Herd, 581 W. Hoewisher Road, $5,030.35.

Livingston Financial LLC, Columbus, v. Elizabeth Polston, 506 S. West Ave., $1,195.87.

MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday morning, Judge Duane Goettemoeller dismissed a rape charge felony against Henry T. Cooper, 24, at large, and ordered him held for action of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Bond of $40,000 was transferred to the county court.

• Winchester C. Wiley, 26, 306 N. Miami Ave., Apt. C, was sentenced to 13 days in jail previously ordered for probation violations in a theft case. He will be permitted serve 13 days in house arrest in lieu of jail.

• Tamica L. Petty, 33, 1020 Maple St., was fined $175 and costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail on a theft charge that was amended to disorderly conduct. Jail may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full.

• Kathleen Varno, 20, 1307 Garfield Ave., was fined $200 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail on a theft charge. She will be permitted to complete 120 hours of community service in lieu of 30 days jail and be evaluated for mental health purposes in lieu of 15 days. If fines and costs and restitution of $46.68 are paid in full, the balance of the jail time may be reconsidered. A possession of criminal tools charge was dismissed at the request of the law director.

• Keri E. Randall, 25, 415 Riverside Drive, was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jai, with credit for one day served, on a domestic violence charge. She will be permitted to complete an anger/rage program in lieu of 14 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the jail sentence may be reconsidered.

• Jessica Ward, 27, of Piqua, was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to six months in jail on each of three theft charges with credit for 40

days served. Jail may be reconsidered if fines and costs and restitution of $3,173.60 are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered.

• James E. Gillespie, 46, 109 N. Mill St., Botkins, was fined $150 and costs on a charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle that was amended to disorderly conduct.

• Stacie L. Edwards, 36, 314 Brooklyn Ave., was fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail on a driving while under the influence charge that was amended to being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. She may be evaluated for drug/alcohol abuse in lieu of 15 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, 15 days jail may be reconsidered.

• James E. Bundy, 39, 821 Arrowhead Drive, Apt. E, was fined $150 and costs on a charge of failure to control. A failure to stop after an accident charge was dismissed at the request of the law director.

• Sara M. Bowman, 27, 832 Spruce Ave., was fined $150 and costs and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service on a charge of failing to reinstate a license that was amended to failure to display a license. Community service may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full.

• Cory J. Jarvis, 20, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was fined $25 and costs for following too closely.

• Timothy W. Huddleston Jr., 20, 607 N. Main Ave., was fined $50 and costs for speeding.

• Andrea L. Sharp, 19, 8423 Cecil Road, Fort Loramie, was sentenced to 90 days in jail previously ordered for a probation violation in an underage consumption of alcohol case and also sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court. The sentences are to be served consecutively.

• Suzan E. Walendzik,

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2012!

CLASS OF 2012

CLASS MOTTO: “Let us keep climbing even higher, never fearing the step that is next, for our goal is in our grasp, just beyond our hopes and dreams.”

BY Thomas M. Smith CLASS FLOWER: Iris CLASS SONG: “Graduation” BY Vitamin C

Commencement Exercises\ at Sidney Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 26, 2012

Special Music at 10:00am Processional at 10:20am Speakers at 10:30am Family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony. Tickets are not required for the outside graduation ceremony. If the ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather, seating is limited to those with tickets only.

Reporters: Lexie Froning Julia Harrelson John Husa Amy Watercutter Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder

Issue #33 - May 17, 2012

Lehman Pro-Lifeguards Club members have erected 3600 white crosses on the lawn to represent the number of children lost to abortion every day. This annual club project reminds those passing by the school to “Respect Life.”

Preparing for another great year BY: JULIA HARRELSON The Lehman Limelighters have had a very successful year. From competing in contests to performing at multiple venues, they have shown great progress since August. Sophomore and first year member Katie Heckman stated, “I think the group has improved a lot since the year started. I’m excited for next year.”

Tryouts for the show choir will be held on Monday, May 21, from 3:30 until all auditions have been completed. Returning members do not have to re-audition, but are required to attend. Choreographers Chad Hewitt (LHS ’06) and Libby Galbreath (LHS ’08) will be there to teach the dancing. Guest judges will be at auditions to grade each individual on singing, dancing, and showmanship.

The audition process will include tryouts for dance captain positions. Returning members interested in these positions will have to create their own choreography for the judges. The dance captains are responsible for helping to teach and clean choreography throughout the year.

As this school year comes to a close, the Limelighters are looking forward to a new year and a great show season. “We are hoping for another good turnout this year,” said Show Choir Director Jacque Jenkinson. “This will help us in our journey as we make it work in the Limelight.”

Exam cram BY: LEXIE FRONING The 2012 school year is quickly coming to an end. Soon we will be out of class and enjoying summer. However, there is still one thing in the way of our threemonth vacation ... exams. With the warm weather and graduation parties coming up, students are undoubtedly distracted from the studying that needs to be completed (or in some cases, started).

If you are having trouble preparing for exams, one solution is to get a study group together. This is a way to keep focused and if you do not understand a subject, chances are that someone in the group can help.

When asked about the upcoming finals, sophomore Ellie Cain replied, “I’m pretty nervous and stressed out, but I always get that way when it comes to exams.”

Exams are not enjoyable, but everyone has to take them and it is good preparation for college. Everyone should do their best to study, and the hard work will pay off when summer begins.

Physics Fun! BY: AMY WATERCUTTER With exams approaching quickly most students dread the day when they will have to take their final test for the school year. However, it is quite a different story for Sister Ginny’s Physics students. Every year the Physics students travel to Cedar Point in Sandusky to complete half of their end of the year exam.

Physics students from all over the state will travel to Cedar Point for “Physics Day” on May 17. “I think it’ll be a blast this year. Everyone is really excited and we’re already counting down the days,” said junior Dan Davis.

This day is not all about riding roller coasters though. The hard work must be put in all year so that the exam can be completed. Upon arriving at the amusement park, the Physics students have until a certain set time to complete their exam, measuring speeds of the rides and calculating various forces on the body based on statistics about the coasters. After the test paper is finished they have the rest of the day to ride roller coasters at the park.

If you are an underclassman contemplating about taking Physics in the future, the trip is definitely an incentive. We wish the Physics students the best of luck on their exam this year, and remember… “Do F x D!”

One year down, three more to go BY: JOHN HUSA It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is already here, and we will soon be out of school enjoying the summer. Each year of high school feels like it goes faster for me, as I remember my first day of school at Lehman like it was yesterday. I remember not knowing what to expect in high school, and was a little nervous to begin a new journey.

Lehman offers freshmen a new experience, as one goes from being the oldest in school to being the youngest again. Some students might be nervous about the change from junior high to high school, as they would take new classes and would attend a bigger school. Others might be excited for high school, as there are a variety of sports and plenty of extracurricular activities. By now this year’s freshmen have adapted to high school, and realize that it is not as bad as they may have heard it would be.

When I interviewed a handful of freshmen, they all had positive responses. Skylar Brown said, “My first year at Lehman has been great. I have gotten closer to more students, and the teachers here are very good. It was a good experience overall.” Nick Earhart also enjoyed his freshman year. He said, “My first year at Lehman was great, and it went by so fast!”

Ellie Sargent was surprised at how smoothly the transition was. “It was way better than I expected! I like how we have more freedom in high school.”

The vibe from the freshmen seems very positive, as the majority of them enjoyed their first year of high school. With three more years ahead of them, there is still plenty of time to build more great memories here at Lehman.

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Hoying, Ordean players of the year All-County baseball First team Hoying

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Russia, Loramie put four on first two teams Do they give out trophies for Player of the Year honors in the County?

If so, Jackson Center’s Andy Hoying has enough for a good start on his own man cave after he was voted the Player of the Year in County baseball this season.

That comes on the heels of back-to-back Player of the Year honors in basketball for the senior standout.

This season for the Tigers, Hoying hit a lofty .559, with 33 hits in 59 at-bats. He also led the team in runs scored with 24 and was the team’s No. 1 pitcher.

Ten of the 18 players named to the first two teams were seniors and the other eight were juniors.

As for the remainder of the squad, Russia and Fort Loramie battled down to the final week to see who would win the County

title, so it was fitting that those two led the way in the number of players named to the squad.

Fort Loramie had three players named to the first team in junior pitcher Seth Guillozet, and seniors Kyle Bollheimer and Jole Hilgefort.

Senior Jared Albers was a secondteam selection.

Russia had two players named to the first team in senior catcher Colyn McEldowney and junior Trevor Sherman, and two more named to the second team in junior Treg Francis and senior Eric Magoto.

Guillozet led the Loramie pitching staff with a 1.43 earned run average and a 6-2 record this season.

Bollheimer hit .338, Hilgefort .375 and Albers .328.

Russia’s McEldowney had a big year, hitting .458 and driving in 26 runs for the County champions. He

was second in the voting behind Hoying.

Sherman hit .381 and had six doubles, Magoto hit .391 and drove in 24 runs for the Raiders, and Francis was solid on the mound with a 1.88 ERA. He also hit .360 Also named to the first team were seniors Wes Wolters and Jake Counts of Anna.

Wolters hit .389, scoring 26 runs and stealing 14 bases.

Counts led the Rockets in hitting at .424, with 22 runs, 15 RBIs and a team-high 18 stolen bases.

Rounding out the first team was Evan Dietz of Botkins, a junior who had an outstanding season. He hit .493, third-best in the area, and drove in 23 runs. He also scored 22 times and led the area in triples with four.

See ALL-COUNTY BB/Page 14

All-County Baseball FIRST TEAM School Year Andy Hoying Jackson Center 12 Colyn McEldowney Russia 12 Wes Wolters Anna 12 Seth Guillozet Fort Loramie 11 Joel Hilgefort Fort Loramie 12 Jake Counts Anna 12 Kyle Bollheimer Fort Loramie 12 Evan Dietz Botkins 11 Trevor Sherman Russia 11 SECOND TEAM Trey Everett Fairlawn 11 Jared Albers Fort Loramie 12 Caleb Maurer Anna 12 Treg Francis Russia 11 Adam Mullen Houston 12 Zach Rogers Fairlawn 1 Joey Frye Jackson Center 11 Alex Meyer Jackson Center 11 Eric Magoto Russia 12 HONORABLE MENTION Anna: Dustin Poeppelman, Josh Robinson Botkins: Seth Hoying, Alex Roberts Fairlawn: Luke Meyer Fort Loramie: Zach Brandewie, Arron Boerger Houston: Gary Phipps Russia: Bryce Rittenhouse

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Fort Loramie ace pitcher Paige Ordean, who pitched the Lady Redskins to the County title, was named the league’s Player of the Year in the All-County voting.

Ordean posted a 20-6 record with a 1.90 earned run average this spring. She struck out 200 hitters in 1502/3 innings.

One thing stands out about this year’s team: it’s young. Out of the top 18 players named, only five are seniors.

Loramie put five players in all on the first two teams, including two more on the first team in sophomore Darian Rose and junior Macy Turner.

Rose hit .372 this season and hit seven home runs, second in the area. She drove in 22 and scored 33 times.

Turner, the career RBI leader at Loramie, hit .345 and drove in a

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All-County Softball FIRST TEAM School Year Paige Ordean Fort Loramie 11 Kately Herron Russia 12 Nicolette Holthaus Houston 11 Darian Rose Fort Loramie 10 Macy Turner Fort Loramie 11 Hannah Meyer Jackson Center 11 Alexa Counts Russia 11 Chloe Egbert Anna 10 Ashley Aselage Anna 12 SECOND TEAM Danielle Wehrman Fort Loramie 11 Taylor Willoughby Houston 11 Jill Schneider Botkins 11 Tori Borchers Russia 12 Ashley Wilson Houston 12 Katie Eilerman Fort Loramie 12 Olivia Monnin Russia 11 Morgan Clark Anna 10 Emily Brown Botkins 10 HONORABLE MENTION Anna: Kylie Keener, Amanda Rickert, Haley Steinbrunner Botkins: Jessica Dietz, Erin Place Fairlawn: Samantha Forman, Abby Stemen Fort Loramie: Megan Bollheimer, Elizabeth Barhorst Houston: Kortney Phipps, Jade Piatt, Hannah Trent Jackson Center: Katelyn Bayhan Russia: Heidi Petty, Kennedy Metz, Hannah Sherman

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Russia ace pitcher Katelyn Herron was second in the voting behind Ordean. She had an area-leading 1.59 ERA this season and struck out 202 in 1361/3 innings.

Nicolette Holthaus of Houton was third in the voting. A junior, she hit .444 to lead the Lady Wildcats, with 10 doubles.

Jackson Center junior Hannah Meyer was also a first-team selection after finishing as one of the top hitters in the area at .483. She drove in 23 runs and had eight doubles.

Russia’s Alexa Counts was a first-team pick. She hit .347 for the Lady Raiders and scored 27 runs.

Two from Anna round out the first team in Chloe Egbert and Ashley Aselage. Egbert hit .404 this season and Aselage .367. Aselage

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was second in the area in stolen bases with 18.

Second team Fort Loramie’s Danielle Wehrman led the second-team selections. She hit .333 this season, scoring 29 times and driving in 19.

Teammate Katie Eilerman was also named after hitting .310 this season. She finished with 39 runs scored.

Houston had two on the second team in Taylor Willoughby and Ashley Wilson. Willoughby hit .329 and Wilson .316.

Botkins also had two named to the second team in Jill Schneider and Emily Brown. Brown hit a healthy .407 this season.

Russia also had two on the second team in Tori Borchers and Olivia Monnin.

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Floyd hits for cycle, Minster wins 8-3 WAPAKONETA — Minster senior standout H a n n a Floyd hit for the cycle to the lead Lady Wildcats to an 8-3 victory over Lima in Perry Floyd the Division IV District semifinals Wednesday here.

The win puts Minster at 23-5 on the year and advances the Lady Wildcats to the district finals on Friday at 5 p.m.

Floyd singled, dou-

bled, tripled and homered, and also drove in three runs to lead Minster’s 16-hit attack.

Kayla Richard was 3for-4 and both Regan Hahn and Sara Hosey had two hits apiece.

The game was tied at 2-2 after three innings, but Minster got three in the fourth to take control.

The linescore: RHE Minster ........011 310 2_8 16 1 Lima Perry ..002 100 0_3 8 1 WP: Richard; LP: Patton Records: Minster 23-5 Next game: Friday, 5 p.m., district finals, 5 p.m. at Wapakoneta

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FORT LORAMIE’S Josh Frilling steals second as the ball takes a bad hop past the ear of Coving-

Trey Everett, a Fairlawn junior, led the second team selections. He led the Jets in hitting at .433 and stole 15 bases.

Caleb Maurer of Anna was a second-team pick.

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg He hit .397 for the Rockton’s Bryton Lear in Division IV Sectional final ets, with 18 RBIs, tops baseball action Wednesday at Sidney. on the team.

Senior Adam Mullen was the lone Houston representative on the first two teams. A versatie player, he pitched and also played behind the plate, and led the Wildcats in runs scored this season.

Zach Rogers joined teammate Everett on the second team. He hit .350 for the Jets.

Rounding out the second team are two players from Jackson Center in

Lehman rallies for 6-5 win, Loramie edges Covington

juniors Joey Frye and Alex Meyer. Frey hit .418 for the Tigers, second behind Hoying, and led the team in RBIs with 24 and in doubles with seven. Meyer hit .333.

Honorable mention There were nine more players receiving recognition on the honorable mention list.

They included Dustin Poeppelman and Josh Robinson of Anna, Seth Hoying and Alex Roberts of Botkins, Luke Meyer of Fairlawn, Zach Brandewie and Arron Boerger of Fort Loramie, Gary Phipps of Houston and Bryce Rittenhouse of Russia.

Roberts was the area stolen base king, and Boerger the lone freshman to receive recognition.

ALL-COUNTY SB Borchers led the Lady Raiders in hitting at .366 and Monnin was at .329. Borchers drove in 19 runs and Monnin 21 runs.

Honorable mention There was a long list of honorable mention players, and four of them were freshmen in Jade Piatt and Hannah Trent of Houston and Kennedy Metz and Hannah Sherman of Russia.

Both teams had three players on the list, with Heidi Petty of Russia

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and Kortney Phipps of Houston being named.

Both are juniors.

Anna also put three players on the list in Kylie Keener, Amanda Rickert and Haley Steinbrunner, all sophomores.

Jessica Dietz and Erin Place of Botkins were named, as were Samantha Forman and Abby Stemen of Fairlawn, Katelyn Bayhan of Jackson Center, and Megan Bollheimer and Elizabeth Barhorst of Fort Loramie.

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JACKSON CENTER and Joey Frye won the LEHMAN’S GREG Spearman fields a ground ball in Division IV Sectional final baseball action at Piqua Wednesday. The Cavaliers rallied to edge Riverside — Jackson Center held Coaches Award. its spring sports awards In softball, Hannah 6-5 and advance to the district championship. night and three athletes Meyer was named best made some plays at the does a great job,” said real well, but he settled took home most valuable offensive player, Anna end and you have to give Sturwold. “They strug- down and pitched well,” awards.

Wagner most improved, gled early in the year, said Sturwold. them a lot of credit.”

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The win puts the Cavaliers at 21-5 and puts them in the district championship Friday at 5 at Newton against Arcanum, with the winner advancing to the regional tournament.

“Is this a great game or what,” Lehman coach Dave King said. “I was proud of my guys just for battling back into the game. You have to give a lot of credit to (coach) Scott Mann and the job he has done at Riverside.

I have a lot of respect for him and he has those guys playing great baseball. This was just a great game.”

Riverside still led 5-3 going to the home seventh and had the Cavaliers down to their last out.

Joe Vondenhuevel started the rally with a single and Kane Pickrel pinch-ran for him.

“That was a big hit by a senior and I got another senior in there to run for him,” King said.

Kyle Hurley relieved starter Scott Shreve and Greg Spearman reached on an error, and with one out, Ben Weber reached when the throw to third on a fielder’s choice was late.

After Hurley got a strikeout, Lehman was down to its last out and freshman AJ Hemmelgarn strode to the plate with ice in his veins.

Hemmelgarn, who singled and doubled in his previous two at bats, drilled a single to right field, scoring Pickrel and Spearman to tie the game.

But the play wasn't over.

Weber hustled down to third on the play, and the throw from rightfield went to the catcher and through his legs as Weber hustled home to end the game in dramatic fashion.

Alex Smith went the distance for Lehman and struck out 12.

“We made some mistakes,” he said. “But sometimes, you just have to tip your hat to the other team. Lehman

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SPRINT CUP SERIES Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Race: Sprint All-Star Race Location: Concord, N.C. When: Saturday, May 19 TV: SPEED (7:00 p.m. EST) Layout: 1.5-mile quad-oval Banking/Turns: 24 degrees Banking/Straightaways: 5 degrees 2011 Winner: Carl Edwards Crew Chief’s Take: “Being in most teams’ backyard, Charlotte is a place everyone wants to bring the new stuff out for to try and win.

That goes double for the All-Star Race with a million dollars on the line. Charlotte is really smooth and the pace doesn’t fall off much, so there is usually a lot of strategy involved from the crew chief throughout the event. With a new format for the All-Star Race this year, the crew’s performance on pit road and strategy decisions will be more important than ever.”

he sped through its pit box — while members of the team were still on pit road — after a late caution in the Southern 500. Busch also bumped into the back of Newman’s Chevy following the race, prompting the gas man for the No. 39 team to charge after Busch. Although he was detained, a NASCAR official was knocked over in the process. Said Newman: “I think (Busch’s) chemical imbalance speaks for itself.”

No. 200 ... Finally

Jimmie Johnson nets Hendrick Motorsports’ 200th Cup win at Darlington

TURNAROUND Kasey 2 SUDDEN Kahne averaged a 28.5-place finish through the season’s first six races. In the last five, he’s turned things around to the tune of a 6.4-place showing. Kahne has three pointspaying wins at Charlotte (next up on the agenda) with an additional AllStar Race win in 2008.

NATIONWIDE SERIES Track: Iowa Speedway Race: Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 When: Sunday, May 20 TV: ESPN (1:30 p.m. EST) 2011 Winner: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

YEAR (SO FAR) Martin 3 CAREER Truex Jr. sits sixth in the Sprint Cup

CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Race: N.C. Education Lottery 200 When: Friday, May 18 TV: SPEED (7:30 p.m. EST) 2011 Winner: Kyle Busch

point standings with seven top 10s.

That marks the highest he’s been in the standings through 11 races in his seven full seasons on circuit. His previous high-water mark heading into the All-Star Race was 13th in 2010.

IF NOT FOR BAD LUCK ... Jeff Gordon, a seven-time Darlington winner, suffered two cut left rear tires early in the Southern 500 and finished 35th. The four-time Cup champion is inexplicably mired in 24th place in the standings (behind Mark Martin, who has three fewer starts) in the 2012 season. This was Gordon’s worst Darlington performance since a wreck-induced 41st in 2004.

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By MATT TALIAFERRO Athlon Sports Racing Editor

It only took eight races for Rick Hendrick to score his first Cup Series win when his fledgling All-Star Racing team launched in 1984. Geoffrey Bodine drove Hendrick’s No. 5 Chevrolet to victory at Martinsville Speedway then.

Twenty-eight years later, Hendrick has solidified his standing as the most successful team owner in NASCAR’s Modern Era. His four-car Hendrick Motorsports juggernaut reached a plateau only the legendary Petty Enterprises (with 268 wins) had aspired to on Saturday night, when Jimmie Johnson won the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Hendrick’s 200th Cup victory.

“When something like this happens, it reminds me of when I won the first championship,” Hendrick said. “I never thought I’d ever get to win a championship. I never thought I’d get to race in NASCAR. I never thought I would win one.”

Hendrick had to wonder if he’d ever win another past the 199th, which came some seven months ago at Kansas Speedway, again with Johnson at the wheel. The 16 races in between was the longest HMS drought since a 17-race slide in 2001-02.

The milestone win was made in emphatic fashion as Johnson, who started second, led a race-high 134 laps and held off a snarling pack of cars in a green-white-checker finish.

The two-lap dash to No. 200 was precipitated by a spin involving Kurt Busch and Ryan Newman with seven laps remaining in the 367-lap affair.

Johnson was shutting off the car under caution, cruising to conserve gas. However, with Tony Stewart lined up to his inside, Johnson sprinted away when the green flag waved. The car never sputtered, and Johnson drove to a .781-second win.

“We caught some cautions that helped,” Johnson said of his first win of 2012. “Then we just had a really fast racecar where, you know, I could try to save fuel going down

I This Saturday’s Sprint All-Star Race will feature a new format. The 2012 edition will showNationwide Standings case a 23-car field racing in four 20-lap segments followed by a final 10-lap dash to a $1 million payday.

DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND 1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2) 364 — The winners of each of the first four segments will lead the 2. Elliott Sadler (2) 341 -23 field to pit road for a mandatory stop prior to the final dash.

3. Austin Dillon 329 -35 The field will line up for the restart according to how it came 4. Sam Hornish Jr. 305 -59 out of the pits. This change will put a premium on winning dur5. Cole Whitt 282 -82 ing the early stages of what is typically a long night. Pit per6. Michael Annett 271 -93 formance and startegies will also highlight the final stage of 7. Justin Allgaier 260 -104 the event.

8. Mike Bliss 230 -134 Twenty drivers are currently eligible for the event. They are: 9. Joe Nemechek 222 -142 10. Danica Patrick 219 -145 Trevor Bayne, Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Kevin

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the straightaway, but not using a lot of gas, not use much brake, and just fly through the corner. The car handled so well, it allowed me to save more fuel.”

But the story of the night was Hendrick, who admitted he and his wife, Linda, snuck into this very track 36 years ago.

“When I think about Darlington — how special this place is — in 1976, I had a little Chevy dealership over here in Bennettsville,” Hendrick said. “My wife and I, about a third of the way through the race, drove in the track, drove up behind the stands, didn’t buy a ticket, parked the car and went up in the stands and watched the race. I don’t know how we did that.

“To think, it’s been a lot of years since then.”

A lot of years, a lot of drivers — 15 that have scored victories under the Hendrick banner — and a winning streak that now stands at 28 consecutive seasons.

No. 201 isn’t far off. And neither is No. 268.

Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, Regan Smith, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch, David Ragan, Ryan Newman, Paul Menard, Marcos Ambrose, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Mark Martin.

The top two finishers in the Sprint Showdown — a 40-lap transfer race split into two 20-laps segments — will also qualify for the All-Star Race. In addition, one driver not already qualified will be granted a slot via fan vote.

Those who must race their way into the field include: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Montoya, Joey Logano, Jeff Burton, Martin Truex Jr., AJ Allmendinger and Bobby Labonte.

Classic Moments The All-Star Race The Sprint All-Star Race has gone by many monikers, run under many formats and has seen more than its fair share of classic finishes. In 1985’s The Winston, the all-star event’s first running, a legendary field dubbed “The Dashing Dozen,” kicked things off in style.

Terry Labonte sits on the pole by virtue of being the series’ defending champion, but Harry Gant inherits the lead after pit stops. Darrell Waltrip elects to wait to take tires, and when he does, he runs down Gant, passing him on the final lap.

Upon crossing the finish line, Waltrip’s engine blows, leading to speculation that the No. 11 Budweiser Chevy is running a big engine and that Waltrip was to “clutch” the car to avoid being penalized by NASCAR upon inspection of the powerplant.

Athlon Fantasy Stall Looking at Checkers: Jimmie Johnson has six points-paying and two All-Star Race wins.

Pretty Solid Pick: The best step up in the biggest races when the bright lights are hot and the money is on the line. Brad Keselowski, anyone?

Good Sleeper Pick: Kasey Kahne has gone on a quiet roll of late. Add in his three wins and an All-Star Race triumph and his chances look good.

Runs on Seven Cylinders: Kyle Busch is decent in pointspaying races at Charlotte, but his All-Star starts seem to end in a shower of sparks.

Insider Tip: Look for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. to transfer from the Sprint Showdown.

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1. Jimmie Johnson 2. Greg Biffle 3. Denny Hamlin 4. Matt Kenseth 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 6. Tony Stewart

Throttle Up/Throttle Down

KYLE BUSCH “Rowdy” has charged up the standings after sitting 16th in early April. Since a 36th-place run at Martinsville, Busch has five straight finishes of 11th or better (one win) propelling him to ninth with a bullet.

JAMIE MCMURRAY Since consecutive runs of eighth and seventh in March, McMurray has seven finishes outside of the top 10 and sits 20th in the point standings.

Compiled and written by Matt Taliaferro.

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Johnson now leads the circuit — along with teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. — with eight top 10s. And with a win finally in the bag, he ascends to the top spot as the series heads home.

Still the points leader, Biffle won the pole and looked good early at Darlington, where he led a solid 74 laps. However, he slid to 12th on the pylon by night’s end.

Hamlin has come alive of late, finishing fourth or better in three of the last four races — including a win at Kansas. It appears the chemistry with new crew chief Darian Grubb is working just fine.

Darlington has never been mistaken for Kenseth’s best track, so a solid sixth-place run that pulled him to within two points of the series lead has to feel good.

Like Kenseth, Earnhardt has better tracks. Still, a 17th at Darlington was a disappointing way to end his string of six straight top-10 showings.

Stewart has yet to capture his first win at the Track Too Tough To Tame, but a third-pace finish — his fourth career top 5 at Darlington — provided some solace.

Amidst an otherwise quiet season, Busch has found his stride with three straight finishes of fourth or better. That includes a win at Richmond, and a runner-up at Talladega.

His two-race skid comes to an end with a solid fifth-place run at Darlington. His win is just around the corner. Think Dover, the first weekend of June.

Kahne continues his charge up the standings with an eighth on Saturday. That finish was his fifth consecutive finish of eighth or better.

Keselowski made the most of an otherwise poor evening in South Carolina by sneaking into the top 15 at race’s end. That said, it was not what the Talladega winner expected.

He’s been consistent, but not the Carl with that extra “oomph!” this season.

He left the scuffling to others on Darlington’s pit road this year.

Seems to be a sixth- to 11th-place team most weeks. It’s still a new team, though.

Bet you didn’t realize Menard finished 13th at Darlington. Or that he’s 13th in the point standings.

This spot could have gone to a number of drivers. Burton gets it because it’s his turn.

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DOMINIC RICHARD (21) of Versailles is mobbed by teammates after his dramatic game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh.

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Versailles wins in dramatic finish TIPP CITY – Versailles advanced to the district in Division III play thanks to a big rally in the bottom of the seventh to beat Miami East 4-3 Wednesday in sectional final play here.

The Tigers, now 23-7, advance to the district finals Friday against either Madison or Fenwick at Kenton Ridge.

The Tigers fell behind 2-0 in the top of the first and trailed 3-1 going to the last of the seventh.

Up to that point, the Tigers had just two hits in the game, but Zach Niekamp led off with a single, and Dominic Richard belted a dramatic home run over the

From Page 14 fence in centerfield to knot the score at 3-3.

But the Tigers weren’t done yet.

Damian Richard walked and after a failed sacrifice bunt for the first out, Mitch Gigandet reached on an error. An infield pop-up was the second out, but Mike Rutschilling singled to left to drive in Damian Richard with the winning run.

“Miami East had beaten us three times in the last two years and with the same pitcher,” said Versailles coach Mithch Hoying. “So it was nice to get one against them. Dominic (Richard) worked the count and got a pitch he liked in the seventh.”

Rutschilling had two hits, and Damian Richard had a double.

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The Division III District and Field meet got under way Wednesday at Graham High School.

There were finals in seven events, with the top four in each advancing to the regional meet.

The district meet concludes Friday night.

Three girls teams qualified to the regional in the 3200 relay.

Versailles was first in 9:41.44, Fort Loramie second in 9:55.74 and Russia third in 10:01.9.

In the boys 3200, Anna was third in 8:30.66 and Russia fourth in 8:34.35.

In the boys discus, Ryan Spicer of Anna was second at 145-1, and Cole Cummings was fourth at 138-7.

Houston’s Brandon Ike won the pole vault at 13 feet, with Loramie’s Qwinton Scheer second at 12 feet and Houston’s Tyler Davis third at 12 feet, all advancing to the

regional.

In the boys long jump, Anna’s Jeremy Bensman was first with a distance of 20-6.5 and Fairlawn’s Trey Everett took the final qualifying spot, fourth, with a leap of 198.25.

In the girls shot put, Fairlawn’s Olivia Cummings won with a distance of 41-0.5, Kaitlin Underwood of Botkins was third at 34-11 and Chelsea Bruns of Versailles took fourth at 347.5.

And in the girls high jump, Hailey Billing of Botkins was first at 5-2, Bethany York of Russia second at 5-0, and Emily Borchers of Russia fourth at 5-0.

Division I Sidney competed in SDN Photo/Todd B. Acker the D-I District at Troy, and Jasmine Glover RANDY KISER of Anna runs ahead of Steven qualified for the regional Stickel of Russia in the 3200 relay at the District in the high jump after Meet Wednesday at Graham. finishing second at 5-0.

Frazier homers twice Reds beat Mets 6-3 NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 Wednesday night.

Pinch-hitter Jay Bruce drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly one out after the Reds put together three straight hits off Rauch (3-2), ending with Phillips' single.

Rauch retired Chris Heisey on a popup before left-hander Tim Byrdak came on to face the leftyhitting Bruce. After that,

D.J. Carrasco came on and gave up Frazier's second homer on his first pitch.

Jose Arredondo (3-1) pitched a perfect inning of relief for the Reds. Leake struck out a season-high five in seven innings.

• CLEVELAND (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez overcame a shaky start to get the win and the Cleveland Indians pounded out a season-best five doubles to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 Wednesday night.

SDN Photo/Todd B. Acker Jimenez (4-3) gave up KAITLIN UNDERWOOD of Botkins heaves the shot five hits and three runs put at the District Meet Wednesday at Graham. over six innings.

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Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Thursday's Games Seattle (Noesi 2-4) at Cleveland (McAllister 1-1), 12:05 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Washington. . 23 14 .622 — Atlanta . . . . . 23 15 .605 ½ Miami . . . . . . 20 17 .541 3 New York . . . 20 17 .541 3 Philadelphia . 18 19 .486 5 Central Division St. Louis . . . . 21 15 .583 — Cincinnati . 19 17 .528 2 Pittsburgh . . 17 20 .459 4½ Milwaukee . . 16 20 .444 5 Chicago . . . . . 15 21 .417 6 Houston . . . . 15 21 .417 6 West Division Los Angeles . 24 13 .649 — San Francisco 18 18 .500 5½ Arizona . . . . . 16 21 .432 8 Colorado . . . . 14 21 .400 9 San Diego . . . 14 24 .368 10½ Wednesday's Games San Diego 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 Washington 7, Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Miami 8, Atlanta 4 Milwaukee at Houston, 8:05 p.m.

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Miami (Nolasco 4-1) at Atlanta (Beachy 4-1), 7:10 p.m.

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Play of the day: Low putts Lehman-Riverside winner vs.

First flight: Anne Coon 12, Arcanum-Tri Village winner at Barb Rogers 13, Ellen Joslin and Pleasant Hill (Newton) Fort Loramie-Covington winner Connie Lewis 17 Second flight: Doris Naseman vs. Cincinnati Christian-Cincinnati Country Day winner at Bellbrook. 17, Marcia Shaffer, Joyce Wick and Winners to Springfield Re- Lea Muhlenkamp 18.

Third flight: Carol Schlater gional 16, Nila Elsass and Deb Goffena 17, D-III District finals Mary Jo Raberding 19 At Kenton Ridge Fourth flight: Linda DeVelvis Versailles-Miami East winner vs. Fenwick-Madison winner, 5 p.m. 17, Judy Doll 18, Sheila Beer and Mary Lou Berning 19 Winner to Xenia Regional —— Softball Arrowhead Ladies League D-IV District finals May 9 results At Brookville Play of the day: Throw out Riverside-Bradford winner vs., Southeastern-Twin Valley South par 5s Championship flight: 1.Jane winner, 5 p.m.

Winners to Tipp City Regional Poeppelman; 2. Lisa Griner First flight: 1. Kathy Winner; D-III District final 2. Becky Quellhorst At Tipp City Second flight: 1. Susan QuellVersailles vs. Middletown Fenhorst; 2. Rebecca Regnet wick, 5 p.m.

Putt pot: Jane Poeppelman Winner to Wright State Reand Lisa Griner gional Track ASKETBALL D-I District finals at Troy —— SATURDAY NBA playoffs Track NBA Playoff Glance D-IV District finals at Graham The Associated Press All Times EDT OLF CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE League results Boston 2, Philadelphia 1 Saturday, May 12: Boston 92, Senior Swingers Philadelphia 91 Retired Mens golf League Monday, May 14: Philadelphia At Shelby Oaks 82, Boston 81 May 7 results Wednesday, May 16: Boston Game of the day: Low putts, 107, Philadelphia 91 closest to the pin Friday, May 18: Boston at Low putts South: Phil Jones, Manu Patal Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Monday, May 21: Philadelphia North: Butch Scully, Dan Doll, at Boston, 7 or 8 p.m.

Norris Davidson Miami 1, Indiana 1 West: Joe Holthaus, John WhitSunday, May 13: Miami 95, Intenberger, Fred Smith, Woody Stutsman, Dwight Wilges, Jim diana 86 Tuesday, May 15: Indiana 78, Stewart Miami 75 Closest to the pin Thursday, May 17: Miami at InSouth: Larry Billing diana, 7 p.m.

North: Jerry Frazier (ace) Sunday, May 20: Miami at IndiWest: Phil Watkins, Tom Hildeana, 3:30 p.m. brand Tuesday, May 22: Indiana at —— Miami, 7 or 8 p.m.

May 14 results WESTERN CONFERENCE Game of the day: Low team Oklahoma City 1, L.A. Lakers 0 putts Monday, May 14: Oklahoma South: Andy Konz, Cott Wenger, City 119, L.A. Lakers 90 Chuck Knouff, Mike Scully, 64 Wednesday, May 16: L.A. LakNorth: Paul Wiehe, George Newcomer, Duane Mullen, Terry ers at Oklahoma City 9:30 p.m.

Friday, May 18: Oklahoma City Knasel, 67 West: Jim Rinehart, Ed John- at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 19: Oklahoma son, Marvin Snider, 64 City at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

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Saturday, May 19: San Antonio Brinkman, Ellen Joslin, Joyce at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

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Botkins BOE hires personnel BOTKINS — The Botkins Board of Education met recently and approved several personnel actions.

The board hired the following supplemental personnel for the 201213 school year at a salary yet to be determined: Adam Fullenkamp, athletic director; Brett Meyer, boys varsity basketball; Jason Liette, boys varsity basketball assistant; Phil Groves, boys junior varsity basketball; Alex Hoying, boys freshman basketball; Jeff Roberts, boys eighth-grade basketball; Brad Bergman, boys seventh-grade basketball; Don Mack, girls varsity basketball; Allison Mack, girls varsity basketball assistant; Mike Maurer, girls junior varsity basketball; Brett Meyer, boys summer basketball coordinator; Don Mack, girls summer basketball coordinator; Ryan Gutman, co-ed varsity and junior high cross country coach; Fred Schmerge, co-ed varsity and junior high cross country assistant coach; Bryan Trego, varsity volleyball coach; Andy Rammel, varsity volleyball assistant coach; Tricia Mullen, jun-

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ior varsity volleyball coach; Haley Furrow, seventh-grade volleyball coach; Bryan Trego, summer volleyball coordinator; Andy Rammel, summer volleyball coordinator; Brett Meyer, golf and junior varsity golf; Kristin Ruppert, high school cheerleader adviser; Heather Thaman, head swimming coach; Kevin Lynch, varsity boys soccer coach; Joe Welker, varsity girls soccer coach; Beth Armstrong, yearbook adviser; Lynn Pleiman, academia team; Paula Owen, musical director; Olivia Schneider, musical assistant director; Dan Knepper, musical art director; Melissa Grunden, show choir director; Melissa Grunden, high school and junior high solo and ensemble; Jeremy Pleiman, publicity agent; Jeremy Pleiman, sevadviser; enth-grade Lason Liette, seventhgrade adviser; Tom Platfoot, eighth-grade adviser; Ryan Gutman, eighth-grade adviser; Stacy Braun, freshman class adviser; Chad Berning, freshman class adviser; Phil Groves, sophomore class adviser; Melissa Grunden, sopho-

more class adviser; Andy Rammel, junior class adviser; Bryan Trego, junior class adviser; Janine Schmitmeyer, senior class adviser; Lynn Pleiman, senior class adviser; Andy Rammel, National Honor Society; Ryan Gutman, National Honor Society; Melissa Grunden, Music Unlimited; Keith Puschel, senior commencement; Jeff McPheron, student council adviser; Sybil Koenig, adult volunteer coordinator; Paula Owen, pep band; Connie Schneider, fall activities director; Jeff McPheron, winter activities director; Lynn Pleiman, FTA adviser; Gina Rogers, gifted coordinator; and Maria Westgerdes, gifted coordinator.

The board also took the following action • Accepted the resignation of Roland Oakley.

• Approved a one-year contract for Julie Schneider for the 2012-13 school year at a salary yet to be adopted.

• Approved summer seasonal workers, JohnMichael Haught, Andrea Jonathan Bergman, Fisher, Mitchell Goubeaux, Zach Greve, Christian Hoskins, Ash-

ley Adams, Rachelle Maurer, Robert Miller and Josh Schwartz at $7.70 per hour.

• Approved a resolution to align with Shelby County Educational Service Center.

• Approved a contract with Carol Riggle, certified public accountant, for the Fiscal Year 2012 GAAP accounting and assistance and for the FY 2012 Modified Cash Basis Reports as needed, at a cost of $4,730 for GAAP and $1,375 for Modified Cash Basis.

• Approved a transfer from the general fund to the severance fund for $25,000 due to the retirement of Janice Locker and Eileen Hemmert.

• Accepted $300 from Sue Schneider for the Gary Schneider Memorial Scholarship and $250 from Carl and Phyllis Serr for a scholarship.

• Approved the new policy on bullying to include electronic.

• Approved the overnight trips for the FCCLA National Convention from July 6 to July 12, in Orlando, Fla., and Volleyball Camp from July 19 to July 21, at Maumee Bay, Toledo.

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Anna Middle School 3.99 to 3.5 — Claire Spicer, Jesse Egbert, Sarah Foltz, Kelsey Meyer, Owen Michael, Jace Standley, Aaron Brautigam, Trey Cates, Briana Fanaff, Courtney Hollenbacher, Jordan Richards, Joseph Cummings, Alisha Holtzapple, Allison McCumons, Chloe Spence, Madison Weiskittel, Erik Berning, Derek Elliott, Logan Konst, Sidney Sasko, Olivia Maurer, Isaac Bensman, Brook Gaydosh, Brooke Gephart, Austin Hanes, Peyton Hennessey, Mitchell Lindsey and Nathan Poeppelman.

3.49 to 3.0 — Kyle Christman, Caitlyn Millhouse, Tara Neer, Bradley Axe, Alyssa Benavente, Troy Rindler, Erik Shelton, Steven Wells, Alyssa Withrow, Ashlie York, Alexander McKee, Landon VanHorn, Evan Bruggeman, Joel Gaier, Lucas Huber, Jordan Wells, Audrey Barhorst, Ashtin Barnes, Zachary Heitkamp, Laura Ontrop, Zachary Watren, Natalie

Berning, Melyssa Homan, Ryan Steinke, Zachery Barga, Olivia Barhorst, Jacob Berning, Lauren Boshears, Matthew Burden, Jarred Evans, Korteney Kitchen, Camron Layman, Clarissa Nanik, Michael Schulze, Brooke Stoler and Shyanne Wagle.

8th grade 4.0 — Hannah Aufderhaar, Avery Bensman, Rebecca Berning, Ryan Bertke, Kristin Grimes, Elizabeth Landis, Alexis Phillips, Jennifer Robinson, Mindy Schmitmeyer, Nathan Stiefel and Mackenzie Wells.

3.99 to 3.5 — Luke Albers, Rachel Gehret, Kyle Wuebker, Robert Ehemann, Damien Connelley, Allison Witer, Weston Bensman, Joseph Berning, Keith Hoying, Alexander Krauss, Levi Zelaski,Tessa Beatty, Sarah Bettinger, Chelsea Kerns, Nicole Smith, Holly Boyd, Ashley Dentinger, Erika Homan, Hunter Knouff, Blake Stephens and Lindsey Whited.

3.49 to 3.0 — Nicole Barhorst, Emily Bremke, Courtney Doseck, Paige Richard, Christina VanFossen, Korash Assani, Raquel Bollheimer, Stratton Briggs, Robert Boyd, Connor Rioch, Paige Shonk, Morgan Brunswick, Jenna Harshbarger, Kain Luthman, Baylee Noble, Shylynn Rickels, Ryan Albers, Cody Flesher, Carmen Baker, Ryan Bornhorst, Antoinette Gibson, Megan Heitmeyer, Carter Huelskamp, Caileigh Kirtley, Bailey McKinney, Garrett Tufts, Juston Byrd, Zachary Kerns, Sara Kettler and Matthew Knutson.

ANNA — The following Anna Middle School students have been selected as Students of the Month for April: Carley King, Jane Homans, Jillian Thurmond, Macey Richard, Taylor Muter, Caleb Kauffman, Maria Payne, Courtney Hollenbacher, Walter Conley, Betsy Bremke, Cody Limbert, Sarah Foltz, Owen Michael, Nathan Osborne, Michael Schulze, Zach Heitkamp, Michael Schulze, Christina VanFossen, Hunter Knouff, Paige Shonk, Nicole Barhorst, Collin Edwards and

Carter Huelskamp.

Students are recognized if they have met one or more of the following criteria: • They have performed at a consistently high rate for the month.

• They have made an impressive turnaround this month from being in academic trouble to performing well consistently.

• They have performed extra service to the teacher, which warrants recognition.

• The student deserves the recognition based upon the teacher’s opinion.

Church to host history program BOTKIS — The Immaculate Conception Church, North Main Street, will host “To Live is to Change: The Catholic Church in 1962,” on Sunday, at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

In the continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the construction of Immaculate Conception Church, the anniversary committee will host a presentation about Vatican II, the beginning of which also occurred in 1962.

Church historian Kevin Schmiesing will discuss what was happening in the church at large while the local church was under construction.

“Immaculate Conception was dedicated in August, while Vatican II opened in October,” said Schmiesing. (The context

is) one of change, both in the church and in the broader culture.”

Schmiesing is a research fellow at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty in Grand Rapids, Mich. He holds a Ph.D. in U.S. history from the University of Pennsylvania and teaches Church history for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Lay Pastoral Ministry Program. He is the author of two books about the history of American Catholicism and serves as executive director of CatholicHistory.net. He also produces a weekly segment, This Week in Catholic History, for the SonRise Morning Show on the EWTN radio network. Schmiesing lives in Sidney with his wife and seven children.

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ANNA — The following students were named to the honor roll at Anna Middle School for the third nine weeks of the 2011-12 school year.

6th grade 4.0 — Emily Aufderhaar, Carly Becker, Kirsten Brunswick, Allison Cisco, Emma Freytag, Abigail Gaydosh, Ashley Landis, Nicholas Nowlin, Rachel Shoemaker, Kadyn Smith, Zachary White, Paige Wiktorowksi and Alexa Wuebker.

3.99 to 3.5 — Alex Rose, Allison Bertke, Jessica Haywood, Rebekah Emerson, Travis Meyer, Macey Richard, Ashley Heitkamp, Mackenzie Scully, Jane Homans, Ethan Burd, Bailey Luthman, Kara Steinke, Emily Albers, Lexi Belcher, Logan Cathcart, Stephanie Esser, Macey Huelskamp, Savanna Manger, Taylor Muter and Linda Perkins.

3.49 to 3.0 — Hallie Bates, Derek Coverstone, Trevor Grieves, Paige Harvey, Sarah Layman, Benjamin Wical, Kacey Pulfer, Alex Bertke, Zane Briggs, Austin Fogt, Riley Osborn, Erica Schulze, Wyatt Bensman, Carley King, Samantha Schulze, Matthew Skorupski, Andrew Balling, Nichole Blackford, Dominic Bolin, Caleb Kauffman, Maria Payne, Noah Rioch, Gracen Rogers and Andrew Schmitz.

7th grade 4.0 — Anthony Edelmann, Nathan Frilling, Krista Gehret, Zachary Noll, Nathaniel Osborne, Taylor Schmidt, Andrew Shoemaker, Baylee Sommer and Colin Wuebker.

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Our extreme love for others brotherly love or what one would call an extreme love for each other. Several key characteristics of extreme love surface from the story.

1.

Extreme Love makes, builds and seals a relationship that lasts through the thick and thin of life! Their mutual covenant of extreme love was fostered in the good times yet held its bond through the most difficult of days. Saul’s intense jealousy of David led to repeated attempts of David’s murder.

Jonathan knew his father was in the wrong and stayed unflinchingly true to David. Chapter 20 unfolds the diabolical scheme and intent of

Saul’s evil heart toward David. It also reveals Jonathan’s commitment to his relationship with David.

Extreme Love 2. takes off the layers of pretense, posing and position to become extremely vulnerable! In the beginning of their relationship Jonathan intentionally removes the layers or barriers that could have prohibited growth and depth of friendship. After all, he is the king’s son, heir apparent to the throne, with the protocols and procedures in place to distance himself from David. He takes it off, lays it aside and opens himself up to a level of vulnerability to go far-

Lehman students serve as ambassadors at Unity Mass Student Council members from Lehman Catholic High School joined students from other Catholic high schools recently to serve as student ambassadors for the Catholic Schools Unity Mass.

The liturgical celebration was held at the University of Dayton Arena.

More than 9,000 Catholic school students and teachers from all over the Miami Valley gathered to worship together and celebrate Catholic education in the northern region of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

The ambassadors were chosen from the six area Catholic high schools to act as greeters and ushers throughout the event. Their duties included directing students from various schools to their assigned seating areas and guiding students to and from the communion stations.

Each ambassador wore a red sash for identification purposes. The sash also served as a colorful proclamation for the Unity Mass. In addition to students from Lehman Catholic, schools providing student ambassadors included Archbishop Alter, Carroll, Chaminade-

Julienne, Fenwick and Catholic Central High schools.

“I felt it was a great honor to have a leadership role in something as wonderful as the Unity Mass,” said Lehman junclass President ior Michael Jacob. “Everyone coming together as one for one purpose was a strengthening experience for me as a Catholic.”

The theme of the Mass was “We Are One Body.” The celebrant was Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Binzer. More than 40 priests representing schools and parishes from the region concelebrated the Mass.

The idea of having a Mass for all the Catholic schools in the area was proposed by Kathleen Stechschulte and Julie Taylor, members of the communications team from St. Albert the Great School in Kettering.

While participating in brainstorming sessions about marketing Catholic schools, the two asked the “what if?” question and the idea took off.

Partnering with the University of Dayton provided a space large enough to accommodate the number of students that would attend. The

University of Dayton Arena was a perfect venue for the liturgy, with the tiered sections allowing even the youngest students to see clearly, school officials said. The long aisles facilitated movement to communion stations.

Song lyrics and Mass responses were posted on the large video boards in each corner of the arena, eliminating the need for paper handouts.

There was a large area for parking busses, many of which had to be rented from local public school districts. A number of schools collected or held donations fundraisers to afford bussing to the event.

Lehman was one of the schools fortunate enough to have enough buses to transport its student body, school officials said.

“Seeing over 9,000 students seated in the arena in their various school uniforms was an inspiring sight,” Lehman Catholic chaplain the Rev. Dan Hess stated.

“Hearing 9,000 voices raised for the opening song ‘All Are Welcome’ added to the feeling of unity.”

“It was a unique and awesome experience,”

said Julie Harrelson, treasurer of Lehman’s Student Council and a resident of Troy. “Seeing all the Catholic schools celebrating Mass as one was eye-opening. I was thrilled to be a part of this special event as an ambassador.”

Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, gave opening and closing remarks. Music was conducted by Jim Pera of the University of Dayton. The musicians included the Rock with Jesus Band from Immaculate Conception Parish, a brass quintet, a handbell choir and The Creative Spirit Choir composed of 120 students from five Catholic elementary schools in Dayton.

“The Unity Mass was an exciting, unique opportunity for thousands of Catholic school students to come together in one body, united in faith and mission,” said Bishop Binzer, a supporter of finding ways to grow and strengthen the Catholic school system.

In his homily, Binzer elicited the students’ participation, encouraging them to remember that “God is good, all the time.”

Deland named Knight of the Year The local council of the Knights of Columbus, Council No.659, has honored Glenn “Bud” Deland as its Knight of the Year for 2011-2012 council year. Deland, who serves as the organizations immediate past grand knight, was recognized at the council’s recent Ladies Night and Awards Banquet.

The award was presented to Deland by Grand Knight Scott Peltier. Peltier noted Deland’s “dedicated service” and “his invaluable leadership throughout the

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Other awards were the Family of the Year award, which was presented to the James and Deb Holthaus family, of Sidney, for their dedication to the parish and to the community. The council also honored the services of the Rev. Daniel Hess, who serves as parochial vicar at Holy Angels parish and as the religious spiritual leader at Lehman Catholic High School, as Chaplain of the Year.

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The dinner, which is held annually to recognize those who have given of their time and talents to support the council and its programs, also serves as an opportunity for the knights to thank their wives and

families for their support throughout the year.

Peltier thanked everyone for their support and hard work throughout the year and for their tireless dedication to the principles and programs of the Knights of Columbus. Sidney Council No. 659 is affiliated with the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus and is a Catholic family fraternal service organization founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., by the Rev. Michael J. McGivney.

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ther in their depth of connection.

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Extreme Love gives personally, sacrificially and disarmingly to the point of great risk!

Jonathan progresses in his commitment to David by completely disarming himself of guarded or protective measures. He lays aside his sword, bow, and belt for his friend. His personal and sacrificial presentation to David literally says, “I’m willing to risk it all for you!”

Even after Jonathan’s death and David becomes the King of Israel, David continues to honor extreme love their covenant by taking care

of Jonathan’s crippled son (2 Sam. 9:1-13).Extreme love continues on!

Dear Father in Heaven, Thank you for the model of extreme love we see demonstrated between Jonathan and David through the many difficult and trying years. Help us to desire such a love among our friends. May we seek to go farther and deeper in the key and trusted relationships in our life. In Christ Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!

The writer is senior pastor of First Church of God in Sidney.

Principia College scholarship available Students who reside, or have resided, in Ohio and are pursuing a fouryear degree at Principia College in Elsah, Ill. are eligible to apply for the June Whited Christian Science Scholarship. The scholarship was established by remaining members of the Christian Science Society of Sidney and is now administered through The Community Foundation of Shelby County. One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded this year.

Selection is based upon academic ability, financial need, demonstrated community and school service, and moral demonstrated standards within the doctrine of The First Church of Christ, Scientist will be considered.

Eligible applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Online applications are available until June 1 through The Community Foundation website at www.commfoun.com.

On the site, go to the Receive tab and select Scholarships. From the menu, applicants should find and complete the form for the high school from which they graduated or the General Comprehensive Application. The June Whited Christian Science Scholarship is featured on each school’s application.

Applicants should read eligibility requirements for the scholarship and click the ‘yes’ button to apply.

Breakfast planned The Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God at 2745 State Route 29 North will be having a breakfast in the fellowship hall Saturday morning from 7 to 11 a.m.

The menu is Belgian waffles, sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and sausage gravy.

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Bishop, members discuss reopening NE Ohio churches CLEVELAND (AP) — A northeast Ohio bishop is meeting with parishioners about reopening 12 Roman Catholic parishes that were closed by local church officials but then surprisingly spared by the Vatican.

The Plain Dealer reports parishioners from a closed Cleveland church met with Bishop Richard Lennon on Tuesday.

Parishioner Michael Minich says Lennon told him money and sacred artifacts taken from the church will be returned but didn’t say when it

would reopen or who would lead it.

People from two more parishes say Lennon’s office called them about a Wednesday meeting.

Lennon had ordered the churches closed over the past several years.

The Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy ruled Lennon failed to follow church law and procedure in the closings.

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100 years May 17, 1912 At the regular meeting of city council last evening the report of the committee Monday Tuesday Today Tonight Friday Saturday Sunday LOCAL OUTLOOK special named to contact the C. H. & D. railroad relative to another crossing between Walnut and Wilkinson avenues, was Sunny Clear with Mostly Mostly Mostly Partly Partly presented. Both Court with east northeast sunny clear clear cloudy, cloudy Temperatures will remain street and South street winds 5 to winds 5 to with High: 85° High: 85° 30% with 40% 10 mph 10 mph southeast chance of chance of close to seasonal norms are under consideration Low: 55° Low: 55° through today.

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Cause of dementia explained DEAR DR. tion was operated DONOHUE: Do on for hydroyou think that cephalus several someone who years ago and a was operated on drain was inseveral years ago serted, then — if for hydrothe drain is still cephalus and has functioning well been diagnosed — I doubt that with dementia To your person would suddenly can rebenefit from a good gain enough cogsecond operation. nitive function to health If the previous make decisions Dr. Paul G. operation did not regarding her involve the placeDonohue health care? ment of a drain, Where can I get informa- then the chance of mention on hydrocephalus? tal functioning improving — E.T. is possible with the inserANSWER: You’re tion of a drain to divert talking about normal the flow of cerebrospinal pressure hydrocephalus, fluid out of the brain. right?

Hydrocephalus Normal pressure hy(water on the brain) indi- drocephalus is a condicates that an abundance tion in which there is far of cerebrospinal fluid in too much cerebrospinal the brain is dilating the fluid. The result is threelarge, fluid-filled brain fold: dementia, difficulty caverns called ventricles. walking and loss of uriIf the someone in ques- nary bladder control.

People with this disorder walk with short, shuffling steps. They look as though their feet are glued to the floor. They’re also unbalanced and unsteady. Dementia is a loss of mental function. The inability to control the urinary bladder happens later in the course of this illness.

The sooner a thin plastic tube is inserted into the brain to provide egress for cerebrospinal fluid, the better the results. The operation is not particularly dangerous. However, longstanding symptoms do not respond to this treatment as well as symptoms that have been present for shorter time periods.

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You should talk this over with the patient’s neurosurgeon.

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Many stages await boomers looking for ‘encore’ DEAR ABBY: lege and find “Searching for noncredit classes ‘Me’ in Texas” that interest her (March 4) is not and participate alone! without the presA wave of 78 sure of credited million baby course work. — boomers will STEPHANIE IN soon leave 30PHOENIX plus-year careers D E A R Dear and are looking STEPHANIE: Abby forward to an esYour suggestions Abigail timated 20 more are all good ones.

Van Buren Second careers years of life.

A vast majorare becoming ity of them are looking more common, and there for meaningful opportu- are many opportunities nities for the second half for seniors to enjoy their of their lives. “Searching” “encore careers.” Read should seek out a non- on for more options: profit organization for a DEAR ABBY: Your cause she’s passionate advice to “Searching” about and offer her was dead-on. After a 30skilled services.

If year career in the insur“Searching” doesn’t need ance industry, I was an income, she can vol- forced into early retireunteer. ment by a corporate buyFinally, instead of out. At 59, I was stunned seeking a graduate de- and unprepared. After gree, she could look at some soul searching, I her local community col- decided I wasn’t done

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There were some false starts. I tried out for the Peace Corps but backed out. I got into an income tax class that was over my head. Then I got another insurance job and found myself back in the rat race.

I made ends meet by substitute teaching and began to realize that, eons ago, I had wanted to be a teacher. (I had been talked out of it.) So I started back to college for my master’s degree in teaching.

Talk about scared! It had been 33 years since I had seen the inside of a classroom. But my experience was one of the most challenging, positive and enriching I have ever known. I met wonderful people along the way and was admired for

my life experience, insight and work ethic. It wasn’t all sweetness and light, but if I had to do it over again I’d do it in a minute. — CATHERINE IN ILLINOIS DEAR ABBY: “Searching” might consider volunteering with SCORE — Service Corps of Retired Executives.

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May 17, 1937 C. H. Roman has purchased of Charles A. L. Rubey, the two story brick building in Port Jefferson now occupied

by Robert Maxwell as a restaurant and card room. Mr. Roman has leased the premises to Earl Counts who will take possession May 15th and will continue the business.

––––– Rev. and Mrs. W. Wood Duff and little son, Bobbie, of Yellow Springs, came to Sidney yesterday to make their future home in this city, Rev. Duff assuming the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church here.

Formerly Mr. Duff was pastor of the Presbyterian church of Yellow Springs.

––––– The formal opening of Riverside Inn; located on South Brooklyn avenue, will be held this weekend when first meals are served in the new dining room. Dinners are to be served on Saturday evenings, Sunday noons and evenings. The new inn will be under the supervision of Mrs. Mary Kean.

Special parties and anniversary dinners will be served. Dancing will also be held at the inn on two or three nights each week and the opening dance was held last Wednesday evening.

50 years May 17, 1962 Back in 1888, the Gilardi family began to engage in the sale of fruits and vegetables in Sidney. Now after nearly 75 years, the retail and wholesale business located at 225 East Court

street is being incorporated under the name of A. M. Gilardi & Sons, Inc. Present operators of the firm are A. M. Gilardi, who has been in the business more than 50 years, and his sons Matthew and Frank Gilardi, who joined the enterprise after their graduation from Holy Angels High School.

––––– Teaching of history and geography in lower grades of Shelby county schools will be done differently in the future as a result of a book adoption action taken Saturday by the county board of education. The two subjects will be combined and taught in the same classroom under the name of “Social Studies,” according to County Supt. Edwin E. Everman.

––––– Sidney firemen became friends indeed for a pet monkey in need recently when they rescued the stray simian from a tree.

The monkey, property of Ralph Gates, R. R. 6, Vandemark road, had caught its leash in the upper branches of a tree and could not answer its master’s call.

25 years May 17, 1987 Work continues this week on the construction of a new horse barn at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The old barn was demolished in March and the new structure is expected to be completed before this year’s fair. The new barn is a joint project of the Shelby County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) and the Shelby County Commissioners.

The cost is estimated at $85,000.

––––– Jan Davison and Hazel Donahue are two recipients of the 1987 Friends of Education awards presented by the Sidney Education Association.

Mrs. Davison is the coordinator of the school clinic at Whittier Elementary School and Mrs. Donahue is the coordinator of the clinic at Longfellow Elementary.

––––– These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www.shelbycountyhistory.org

Sudoku puzzles also appear on the Sidney Daily News website at www.sidneydailynews.com.

Providing you better service is our goal. Call 498-5939 or 1-800-688-4820, ext. 5939

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For our manufacturing facility in Wapakoneta, OH. Seeking highly motivated, career minded individuals capable of excelling in a team environment. The openings are currently for night shift only. The plant operates on a 12-hour shift basis. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.

Experience in operating computercontrolled equipment and high school diploma would be a plus. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package.

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Must be able to demonstrate skills on supervising others.

High school diploma required. Must have knowledge and preferable two years prior experience in quantity food preparation in a health care facility.

The Pavilion 705 Fulton Street Sidney, OH 45365

SALES/ STAFFING POSITION We are looking for someone with a DRIVE TO SUCCEED and build business, Staffing Experience a PLUS. Must possess the following:

Primrose Oil Company A 96 year old organization, seeks sales reps for commercial industrial, agricultural and construction accounts Excellent commission opportunity for advancement with benefits.

Training provided.

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm To pick up an application

Medical Records Clerk Due to retirement we have a full time position open. Previous experience in long term care preferred.

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Come in to fill out an application and speak with Beth Bayman, Staff Development Coordinator.

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Position responsibilities include but are not limited to contracting and working with youth and adult Independent Contract Newspaper Carriers and our valued subscribers, dock management, delivery of routes as well as crewing special event booth and kiosk sales.

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• Loading and unloading trucks • Labeling/packing • Pulling orders • Basic computer knowledge • Tow motor certification a plus

, in partnership with Advanced Composites, is now hiring for the following positions: Production, Quality Control Technicians, Color Technicians, Forklift Operators and Material Reclamation. These positions are subject to change based upon the company’s requirements.

Entry Level Engineer/Draftsman • Advanced part & Assembly modeling using Solidworks • Autocad Experience • CNC Programming using Cam Software a plus • Fixturing design, including weldment fixtures and CNC machining fixtures • Understanding of castings, machined parts, weldments and plastics Company Benefits Include: Pay commensurate with experience, Health, Life and Long Term Disability, 401k with Company Match, Paid Holidays, Vacation Interested parties should send resume to: Human Resources P.O. Box 757 Jackson Center, OH 45334

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808 Taylor St. Sidney.

Fri.9-3 Sat.9-4 Large multi-family garage sale!

Something for everyone....toys,movies,games,books,clothes,household,& many other items. Must stop at this sale! All proceeds from sale will go toward helping a local student raise money for his trip to Canada as a Student Ambassad o r ! . amy_jo_77@yahoo.com.

ANNA, 201 West North Street, Friday, Saturday, 8am-4:30pm, furniture, kids clothes, books, toys, Vera Bradley, and many other items.

CASSTOWN, 4464 State Route 55, Friday and Saturday, 9am-2pm, tools, household goods, washer and dryer, and lots of miscellaneous

SIDNEY, 1359 East Hoewischer Road, Friday & Saturday 9am-1pm, Everything must go!

Clothes baby-adult, XL dog cage, Breast pump, books, stroller travel system, car seats, baby swing, tv, Infrarred & kerosene heaters, toys, luggage, Precious Moments SIDNEY, 1586 Cumberland (off Fair Road, near I-75) Saturday 8am-3pm Swarovski pendant and earring set, HP monitor and accessories, brand name purses, seasonal items, arrangements, linens, silver hot server, housewares, kitchen items, men's and women's clothing, garden items, car rack, lots of stuff!

CONOVER, 751 North State Route 589, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8am-8pm, Downsizing! furniture, wheelchair, walker, toys, movies, books, clothes, household and holiday items! New items added daily!

COVINGTON, 4334 North Fletcher Road, ThursdaySaturday 8am-5pm, Large Moving Sale!! New items everyday and many free!!

Household goods, tools, Serger new, pictures, Christmas items, antiques, knives, walnut & cherry wood, motorized scooters, wheelchair, take advantage of many bargains!!

SIDNEY, 10817 Little Turtle Way (off Lindsey & Schenk). Friday only 8-2.

Wii games, teen girls name brand clothing, girls clothes 12-18 mos & 4-6, computer speakers, car seats, and much more!!!

Cash only please.

SIDNEY, 10673 Schenk Road, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-?, Yard sale! Moving Sale! Tools, grinders, household appliances, professional pet grooming dryers & table, all kinds of miscellaneous SIDNEY, 1101 Wright Road, (Off Kuther by NK Parts) Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm, Clothes Girls 3-5t, boys 8-10, entertainment center, end tables, jewelry, tons of purses & miscellaneous, wall hangings, Something for everyone, Cheap Prices!

SIDNEY, 1148 Hilltop (off of Riverbend) Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday, 8am-2pm, Multifamily garage sale! household items, girls 10-14 like new, girls bike, misses clothes 8-10, stroller, car seat, other miscellaneous items.

SIDNEY, 1271 and 1281 Maple Leaf Court (take Spruce to Ridgeway to Maple Leaf Court), Saturday, 8am to 1pm. Multifamily sale with something for everyone. Baby, kids, and teen clothes, toys, Barbie, games, Legos, sports equipment, housewares, home decor, books, electronics, bike, Wii and DS games and much more.

SIDNEY 1274 Stephens Rd. Thursday & Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-3. HUGE multi-family sale!!!! Outdoor hiking gear, TV, freezer, patio set, books, baby-adult clothes, toys and much much more!!!

SIDNEY, 1317 Sixth Avenue, Saturday May 19th, 9am-2pm, weight bench, toddler bed, maternity clothes, pots and pans, and other miscellaneous items.

SIDNEY, 1337 Logan Court, (in subdivision off Millcreek) Saturday 9am-6pm, No Early Sales!

Baby items, Halloween decorations, Christmas items, books, clothes, ceiling fans, and much much more.

SIDNEY, 18912 St. Rt. 706 (1 1/2 miles east of Pasco). Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-4pm, HUGE BARN SALE! Lots of furniture, miscellaneous decor, craft supplies, antiques, infant thru adult clothes, small appliances, toys, doll collection, beds, New items added daily.

SIDNEY, 1724, 1735 Burkewood Drive. Saturday, 8am-12pm, Rugs, toys, lamps, TV's, dining table, desk, twin mattress set, bathroom vanity, entertainment stands, and accessories. Kettler trike, Coach, Vera Bradley purses, and much, much more!

SIDNEY 1814 Shawnee Dr. Friday 8-3. Saturday 9-2. MOVING SALE!!!!

Mens women's and juniors name brand clothes, housewares, small kitchen appliances, high chair, end tables, coffee table, microwave stand, lamps, desks, books, games and toys, dolls, TV, videos and miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 1842 Cheryl Place, Friday & Saturday 8:30-?, Baby boys clothes 0-3 months & 3-6 months, baby swing, 31 items, girls clothes 4t-5t, boys clothes, snowblower, highchair, womens clothing, collectibles, lots of miscellaneous SIDNEY, 200 Hall Avenue, Friday Only, 9am-4pm Girls clothes newborn-6T 25 cents, maternity clothes, crib, and toys.

SIDNEY 216 Lindsey Rd (1st house on the left) Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE!!! Lots of tools (Craftsman, MAC, SnapOn), 2 old 26" bikes, Hoover shampooer & attachments, shower stool, flower starts, baby miscellaneous, clothes (babyadult), 6 ' shelf clock, wine making equipment, huge collection of model car kits, dishes, Hot Wheels, cookbooks (50), nic-nac's, furniture, TV's, crossstitch floss, mini fridge, lots more!!!

SIDNEY 219 Apollo. (around back) Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9-3.

Name brand boys & juniors clothes, Ashley couch & love seat, area rug, saltwater fish tank, end tables, washer & dryer, jewelry, purses, tools, household items. Too much to list!

SIDNEY, 2536 North Main Street, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-2pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, Table saw, riding lawn mower, desk, wood kitchen table/ 4 chairs, washing machine, tools, yard signs, stepping stones, clothing for kidsadult, Many more items!

SIDNEY 2651 W Millcreek Rd. Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-12. On-Off road dirt bike, 4-wheeler, camper frame, extension ladders, tools, gun case, lots and lots of miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 2945 Bridlewood Drive. Friday only, May 18 8-4. Bathroom sink with marble countertop, career misses and plus size clothing, mens sport coats and casual wear, Christmas village, Corning Ware, household items, steel toed shoes, bar stools, quality miscellaneous items.

SIDNEY, 314 Belmont Street, Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25, 9am-5pm. Saturday, May 26, 9am-Noon. Lots of Longaberger baskets available!! Full size futon frame and mattress! Other household items, clothes, books, etc.

SIDNEY, 330 East Ruth Street. Thursday May 17th, Friday May 18th 8am-5pm. Saturday May 19th, 8am-1pm. Perennial plants: Shasta Daisies, Pincushion flowers, Butterfly bushes, Dianthus, Salvia, Black-eyed Susans, Daylilies, Hostas, Buttercups, Astilbes, Cat Mint, Liatres, Mums, Iris, Coreopsis SIDNEY 3325 South Kuther Road, Friday, Saturday, 8am-3pm, like new gas drier, saw, tools, toys, clothing, and miscellaneous items!

SIDNEY, 402 Oakleaf (off Fairview Drive), Saturday May 19th 8am-4pm, 2 FAMILY SALE. Queen size wood and leather bed with night stand, Amish oak curio cabinet, oak jewelry armoire, computer table with printer stand, office chair, large framed mirror, microwave, Longaberger baskets, lamps, closet organizers, lots of miscellaneous household items.

SIDNEY, 4225 Patterson Halpin Road, Friday, May 18, 9am-5pm and Saturday, May 19, 9am-1pm.

Electric range, refrigerator, range hood, good furniture: sofa and matching chair, sofa, kitchen table with 3 leaves and 6 chairs and other items priced to sell. Various small items and household goods, portable toilet and other items too numerous to list.

SIDNEY, 612 Campbell Road, Friday, May 18th, 9am-5pm and Saturday, May 19th, 9am-Noon.

Baby girl clothing up to 12 months, baby girl infant car seat and base(s), reversible car seat, baby girl bouncer seat, baby glider, Bumbo seat with tray, boy clothing up to 4T, 'Cars' toddler bed frame, toys, curio cabinet, Christmas/ Halloween decorations, MANY desktop and laptop computers, NEW flat screen monitors, scrapbook and candle-making supplies - never opened/ used and much more. NO EARLY SALES! SIDNEY, 620 Campbell Road, Saturday 8am-?, !!Moving Sale!! furniture, microwave, household items, juniors (0-5), petite (0-2), piano, exercise equipment, bicycle, everything must go!!!

SIDNEY, 783 Campbell Road, Thursday, Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-2pm, photography items, dresser, TV's, knickknacks, baby boy newborn-18months, purses, Dale Earnhart items, clothes, construction equipment, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 800 Tawawa Drive (by Sidney pool).

Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-noon.

Multi Family! twin bed frame, tools, bathroom cabinet, books, sewing machine/ cabinet, kitchen items, blankets, Verizon phones, paintball gun, mask/ equipment, clothes- teen girls size 12, Plus womens, too much to list!

SIDNEY, 835 McKinley & Grand Ave and neighbors.

Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm. Hot Wheels collectibles, 500mm telephoto lens, men's leather & fur jackets, 6 person tent, old 3 drawer desk, childrens toys, snow board, snow shoes, crafts, vases, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 8727 Wright Puthoff Road, Friday, 9am-3pm, Saturday, 11am-3pm. Lots of name brand boys clothes sizes newborn-10, name brand women clothes, baby toys, crib, high chair, car seats, swing, Longaberger baskets, twin and full size beds, dressers, exercise bike, dryer, lots of misc. Too much to list, come check it out!

SIDNEY, 9058 WrightPuthoff Rd. (3 miles north of St Rt 47, corner of Mason & Wright-Puthoff Rd) Thursday and Friday 8:30-5, Saturday 8:30-1.

MULTI-FAMILY! Lots of name brand kids and adult boys and girls all sizes clothes in great condition. Kids and adult bikes, car seats, gas grill, home decor, and lots of miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 9342, 9344 Pasco Montra Road. (Just north of 47). Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-5pm. 5 Families, Many OSU items, Antiques, man stuff, Clothing boy-adult 2x, More toys than Toys R Us, tents, lamps, large dog cage, storage cabinet, bar stools, commercial mixer, tv, bedding, dishes, Home Interiors, antique TV, Nintendo NES System SIDNEY 949 Fielding Rd. Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm. Scrap-booking, tools, ride on toys, bikes, lots of household items, collectibles, clothes in a variety of sizes, and lots more items to see.

SIDNEY, 650 Green Briar (off West Parkwood In Eagle Glen), Saturday, 9am-4pm. Furniture, bakers rack, home decor, queen bed set, womens cleats size 11, mens shoes size 10, womens clothing 10-12, Jr girls, womens leather jackets, Mens clothing XL-2X, miscellaneous items.

TROY, 2582 Lefevre Road, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm.

Estate sale, whole household, garage and lawn equipment, (2) refrigerators, kitchen gas stove, Snapper tiller, John-Deere lawn tractor, (2) bedroom suites, dining room set, and much more, everything goes.

SIDNEY 655 Greenacre St. (off Spruce). Saturday 9am-3pm.

Furniture, home decor, NASCAR die cast, Boyds Bears, exercise equipment, books, Webkins, brand name clothes, kitchen items.

TROY, 412, 432, 454, 455 Shaftsbury Road (Behind Main Street Market, formerly Marsh) Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-noon. Household and baby furniture, bathroom cabinet sink, dog cage, bikes, clothes all ages, loads nice miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 750 Chestnut Ave. Friday May 18, 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday, May 19, 9:00 am-1:00pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale. Coffee Table, Sewing Machine, DVDs, 12 Bottle Wine Chiller, Christmas, Dishes, Jewelry, Clothing, Lots of miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 760 East Parkwood, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-?, Ashley Sectional couch, toddler bed, Lots of clothes, kids shoes, entertainment stand, dvd's, tv, pictures, knick knacks, kitchen items, Kids bikes, & Lots more!

SIDNEY, 818 N. Buckeye Ave. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm. clothes, shoes, knick knacks, kitchen items, holiday items, toys, games, books, little dog bed, and miscellaneous items

WEST MILTON, 7425 Mishler Drive, 48 to Emeric Road (Traffic light) Left at stop sign onto Jay, Right on Mischler , Thursday Friday & Saturday May 17th,18th,19th, 7:30am-6pm, guns, ammo, sterling silver jewelry, rings, bracelets, necklaces, trinkets, priced to sell, fishing equipment, old lures, tools, cast iron pieces, advertisement pieces, Wyandotte metal trucks, other old toys, knives, swivel chairs, dresser, lawn ornaments, John boat motor, trailer, fish finder & accessories

CNC Machinists Crane Pumps & Systems has multiple openings for CNC machinists on 2nd shift.

Required Experience: • 3+ years experience operating and set up of CNC mills and lathes • Must be proficient with Fanuc/ Okuma controls and the ability to edit & troubleshoot programs • Able to read blueprints and be familiar with GD&T

BRANCH MANAGER Ideal candidate enjoys working with the public, has previous management and cash handling experience.

Previous loan experience desired.

Interested candidates submit cover letter with resume and salary history to: dcade@hfcudayton.com

No phone calls please.

To be considered, send your resume including salary history and expectations to:

1st shift, load, unload trucks, fork lift certification required. Pull orders and set up shipments.

Basic computer & inventory skills needed.

Benefits include: Health Insurance, paid holidays, and vacation!

E-mail resume to: ABaker@lwbise.com

1 BEDROOM, 220 East South, Appliances, NO pets. Very Clean, $375 monthly $200 deposit, (937)492-7625

$1200 OFF AT MOVE IN

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Full Time with Class A CDL and 2 years experience No Medical Insurance Offered (937)492-8309 M-F 8am-3pm only

Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Attn: Ashley Overman 420 Third Street Piqua, OH 45356 Fax: (937) 615-3561 Email: aoverman@ cranepumps.com

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(937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com

1 BEDROOM, Northend Sidney, appliances, air, some utilities, laundry facility, NO PETS. $350$375, (937)394-7265

Competitive wage and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, educational assistance and 401k.

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

✯✫✯✫✯✫✯✫✯✫ Semi-Trailer Mechanics Needed Shop and Mobile Trucks 2nd and 3rd Shifts Star Leasing Company East Liberty, OH and St. Paris, OH Previous experience working on semi-trailers is a PLUS. Please visit our website at www.starleasing.com for an application.

Fill out online or fax the completed application to 937-644-2858.

Star Leasing is an equal opportunity employer.

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(866)349-8099 1510 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $445 month, $200 Deposit. Air, laundry, no pets. Call for showing. (937)710-5075 2 BEDROOM, Sidney, 1.5 bath, appliances, laundry hookup, air, no pets, Trash paid, $450, (937)394-7265 3 BEDROOM 1/2 double, smoke free, appliances, lawncare, garage. 616 East Parkwood $650.

(937)726-7276, (614)726-5942 621 ST. MARYS, 3 Bedroom, 1 bath. NO PETS! $450/ month, deposit.

(937)498-8000 ANNA, Large 3 Bedroom duplex, attached garage, no pets gemstoneofanna.com (937)538-6793 PIQUA, 439 1/2 Adams, upstairs, 1 bedroom, Stove, refrigerator, no pets! $315 Monthly, (937)418-8912

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

All AGES welcome to apply!

SDN1147 Botkins Area – 37 papers Elic Ct, S Main St, Mary St, E South St, W South St, Warren St

If interested, please contact: Jason

at 937-498-5934

If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message with your name, address, phone number and SDN number that you are interested in.

SDNM160R - 99 papers Jackson Center Area

SDNM330R - 92 papers Anna, Botkins, New Knoxville Area

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

SDNM130R - 107 papers Anna, Botkins, Kettlersville Areas

If interested, please contact:

If interested, please contact:

Jamie at 937-498-5912

Jason at 937-498-5934

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

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

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Motor routes are delivered Saturdays, Holidays and on an as needed basis by independent contractors.

REQUIRES: Reliable transportation, working phone and state minimum insurance is required.

You must also be at least 18 years of age.

Ohio Community Media Ohio Community Media LLC, located in Miamisburg, Ohio, is seeking a Linux server administrator with networking experience to manage and maintain both central and remote file/web/email/monitoring servers and our LAN/WAN technologies. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in building and maintaining Debian, CentOS, and GNU/Linux servers as well as Windows based and OSX servers. We have multiple offices throughout Ohio all connected into a central datacenter using hardware based firewalls. Experience in a media/newspaper work environment and web technologies like php/mysql is a plus. This position will also handle support calls from outlying divisions, along with managing and maintaining key network applications.

This is a salaried position with Monday – Friday office hours plus 24 – 7 on call responsibilities.

Please send resume to Bsample@ohcommedia.com

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Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring

Emily Greer

Eric Jones, Owner

937-620-4579

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I am a debt relief agency. I help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. 2262706

GRAVEL & STONE DC SEAMLESS

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Insurance jobs welcome FREE Estimates

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

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OFFERING CHILDCARE in my home, cheap rates, flexible hours, meals and snacks included and tons of toys and fun activities.

Call or text me at (937)710-5464.

2-Day Turnaround In Most Cases

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937-492-ROOF

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DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer.

Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima.

(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com

GREAT LOCATION! AUTUMN PARK SENIOR LIVING West Russell Road, Sidney Live here in this secure, comfortable, 1 Bedroom, Senior community (55+) apartment, Stove, refrigerator, carpet & mini blinds, W/D hookup We allow your small pet!

Call for an appointment or more Info (937)492-3884

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

DINETTE TABLE, Maple, 1 leaf, 4 chairs (937)493-0099

2323-2 CAMPBELL Road, Sidney.

4050 square foot 2 offices $1000 monthly Call (937)606-1147

FURNITURE, Sleeper sofa, Norwalk, beige plaid, $100, Oak Pedestal table and 6 chairs, $250, Must sell, (937)489-4806

1/2 DOUBLE for rent, walking distance to middle school and high school, NO PETS. $550 deposit 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $550.

(937)658-3190.

2 BEDROOM house, garage, new furnace, hot water tank, carpet. 333 4th Ave. $500 monthly plus deposit.

No pets.

(937)394-2687

PULLETS. 10 weeks old, Healthy & vaccinated, $4 each, (937)492-7943

4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 car garage, AC and vinyl siding, newer paint, carpet, windows, and roof, 811 Clinton Ave. For sale, or short term rent to own.

Call (937)526-3264

2 BEDROOM, NEW! Townhome, 962 Winter Ridge Sidney, 2 bath, 2 car, Air, Stove, Refrigerator, washer/ dryer hookup, lawn care, NO PETS, $850, (937)498-8000 SIDNEY, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, full basement, fenced backyard. $750 monthly. Deposit plus 1st month. (937)489-1677 For appointment

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ROOSTERS Assorted. three months old. Free to good home.

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BASKETS for sale, $3.

(937)492-7206 EARRINGS, .63 of a carat and 7/10 carat diamond earrings (selling together) $4500, replacement value $11,060.

Call (937)541-1004.

AIR CONDITIONER, window style, works good, $75 (937)418-4639.

FREE HAULING! Refrigerators, freezers, batteries, washers, dryers, tanning beds, water heater, metal/ steel. JunkBGone. (937)538-6202

LOVESEAT, Blue $50.00 OBO (937)498-1020

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PERENNIAL PLANTS from my garden. See beautiful iris' in bloom.

Take home many varieties of potted perennials. $1-$4. Stop by 10900 Scott Road, Friday & Saturday or call (937)497-9373.

BOSTON TERRIER, (fullblooded) mixed with full blooded Jack Russell puppies.

Asking $50 each. (937)214-4318 FISH TANK, 30 gallon, includes everything (saltwater), $50.

Call (937)492-3079.

MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES, lovable long coats, 2 red, 2 black and tan, 1 chocolate, 1 chocolate double dapple, AKC, written guarantee, 1st shot , wormed. $250-$350 (937)667-1777

MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS, papered, vet checked, 1st shots, parents on premises, 1 black/tan male, 1 chocolate male, 1 chocolate long haired female, $300.

Will be ready 5/22, (937)441-7885.

1931 FORD model A, 2 door sedan, Good glass, top is good, good interior, runs good, Just needs painted, $6500, (937)658-1946

POODLE/ SHI-TZU puppies, shots & wormed.

Ready May 26th. $50 deposit will hold until then. $200, (419)236-8749.

2001 NISSAN Quest, mini van, 74,000 miles, $5,800, Kelly Blue Book Value, $7,300.

(937)658-2421

SHIH TZU Poodle mix, 1 year old female, spayed, Free to good home, 3 adult cats, females, spayed, 2 kittens 9 months old Not spayed, Free to good homes, (937)498-0021

2003 PONTIAC Sunfire, Silver, new brakes, rotors, front struts, Good on gas, 2.2 liter, 103,000 miles, $6000 firm, after 4pm (937)622-1300

TRUCK MOTOR, 350 Chevy, completely rebuilt, 1989 5.7 from intake to pan (937)597-6028

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PRIVATE SETTING 2 bedroom townhouse.

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Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included.

(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com SIDNEY, 2 bedroom. stackable washer/ dryer included, all electric, Rent $440. 1548 Spruce Avenue. (419)629-3569

FARM PUBLIC SALE Bids will be received for the sale and purchase of 166 acres, more or less, located at the corner of Miller Road and Fessler-Buxton Road, Section 22, Loramie Township, Shelby County, Ohio. The property is subject to a cash rent lease through December 31, 2013. The successful bidder will receive all rents payable after the date of sale.

A copy of the lease will be enclosed with the bid package referred to below.

All bids shall be sealed. Bid opening shall occur on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. For a legal description of the property, bid forms, and bidding instructions, contact Ralph F. Keister, of Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk, Courtview Center – Suite 300, 100 South Main Avenue, Sidney, Ohio 45365; telephone: 937-492-1271 or fax: 937-498-1306, or e-mail: rkeister@fgks-law.com.

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Shields Public Auction by Barthauers Auction Service As we are selling our home, we will sell the following at 622 East College St. Jackson Center, Ohio (1st St. North and parallel with 274 on east end) Watch For Signs.

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 - 9:00 AM Antiques & Collectables; China cabinet with bow front center & 2 side doors; white clad lowless hardware co. marked cabinet; mirror backed hall tree with umbrella box; marble top table; clover leaf drop leaf table; 3 pc. bedroom suite with full size bed; 5 drawer hi boy dresser & dresser with what not mirror and hankie box; 2 pc. Bedroom suite with double bed and marble top dresser with swing beveled mirror; ladies drop front writing desk; cane bottom chair; 2 pcs. Prussia (red dot); Hall; Germany; Nippon; Bavaria; Alfred Meakin; Carnival pieces; Household Goods; Several very nice pieces including dining room table and chairs; lamps; washer/dryer; wall mirrors; utility cabinets; shelves; file cabinets and much more.

Garage Items; Lawn and Garden Tools Auctioneers Note: This only a very small list of what is a very clean and top quality offering. For more information and pictures, Go to Auction Zip.Com #3505 for complete listing.

Terms: Cash or Check with ID Morris Shields - Owner Linda Myers and Norma Jones - POA

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Pursuant to Section 3905.482 and Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, each individual listed below is hereby notified that the Superintendent intends to revoke his or her insurance licenses. He or she may request a hearing pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 119. The request must be made on or before June 16, 2012. Such request should be addressed to: Sharon Green, Hearing Administrator, Ohio Department of Insurance, 50 W. Town St., 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215.

RIETHMAN, BRIAN THOMAS DOB: 06/25/1982 9120 AMSTERDAM RD ANNA, OH 45302 TAYLOR, DAVID H. DOB: 02/18/1964 1330 TULLY SIDNEY, OH 45365 At the hearing, the individual may appear in person, by his or her attorney, or by such other representative as is permitted to practice before the agency, or the individual may present his or her position, arguments or contentions in writing and, at the hearing, he or she may present evidence and examine witnesses appearing for and against him or her.

If an individual does not timely request a hearing, no hearing will be held and an order revoking his or her insurance license shall be issued.

Darcy Moulin Staff Counsel May 3, 7, 10

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Auctioneers: Mike Barthauer and Dick Barhorst DBA Barthauers Auction Service 937-585-5447 or 937-826-1861 Lunch By Fat Boys Porta-A-Jon NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING According to records on file with the Ohio Department of Insurance, each of the individuals listed below currently holds an insurance agent’s license in the state of Ohio and each has failed to meet the continuing education requirements of Section 3905.481 of the Revised Code for the 2008/2009 compliance period.

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LEGAL NOTICE FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY vs.

WILLIAM D. WALKER, II et al.

William D. Walker, II, Address Unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of William D. Walker, II, Address Unknown whose last place of residence is unknown and whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on January 27, 2012, FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY filed its Complaint in Case No. 12CV000026 in the Court of Common Please of Shelby County Clerk of Courts P.O. Box 809 Sidney, OH 45365, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants William D. Walker, II, Address Unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of William D. Walker, II, Address Unknown have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SIDNEY, COUNTY OF SHELBY AND STATE OF OHIO: BEING THE SOUTH HALF OF INLOT NUMBER THREE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE (343) IN THE SAID CITY OF SIDNEY. PARCEL NUMBER: 01-1836259.026 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 433 S. MAIN AVE., SIDNEY, OH 45365 PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: BOOK 1689, PAGE 682 PROPERTY OWNER: WILLIAM D. WALKER, II & CARRIE E. WALKER CASE NUMBER: 12CV000026 Permanent Parcel Number: 01-1836259.026 Property Address: 433 S. Main Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 14 day of June, 2012.

FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY BY: FELTY & LEMBRIGHT, CO., LPA Erin O’Malley, Attorney at Lawn Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner 1500 West Third Street, Suite 400 Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 588-1500 May 3, 10, 17

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(937)773-9526

2001 FORD XLS V6 EXPLORER automatic, Carfax, 4 door, AC, power steering, brakes, windows, locks, tilt, cruise, garaged, no rust, AM/FM, $5,500 OBO (248)694-1242

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(402)340-0509

2003 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM Very well maintained, excellent condition runs and drives great, $4995 Please call: (937)726-5605

2010 KAWASAKI NINJA 250R SPECIAL EDITION New condition, only 1700 mi. New Yoshimura exhaust, great gas mile, purchased at Rehmert's. A great graduation gift! $3000 OBO. (937)489-3560

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