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BY TOM MILLHOUSE tmillhouse@civitasmedia.com

executive board members agreed to be a part of the suit, which is expected to be filed in federal The Shelby County Liberty court in Washington, D.C. in comGroup plans to join with other ing days. conservative groups in filing a The Shelby County Liberty lawsuit against the Internal RevGroup has been critical of the enue Service over the treatment way the IRS handled its request of the requests for tax-exempt for tax-exempt status. The IRS status. demanded the group provide a Pence H.R. Pence, communication ofwide variety of documentation, ficer for the Shelby County Libfrom a list of all people who parerty Group, said the organization’s ticipated in Liberty Group activities, to

the names of speakers and what they said at the group’s meetings.

Pence, who has been interviewed by the Washington Post, noted the local Liberty Group’s outcry over the IRS demands prompted U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, to request the inspector general to audit the IRS. Jordan was advised of the issue when he spoke at a Liberty Group meeting in 2012. Jordan’s district includes Shelby County.

While she feared the issue would fade See LIBERTY/Page 14

A day to remember Doctors save boy by ‘printing’ an airway tube • In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day. It’s the latest advance from the booming field of regenerative medicine, making body parts in the lab. 4

SPORTS Athletes honored • Area high school softball and baseball players are honored for their accomplishments during the spring season. 16

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Parker and Elliott Jutte • Marion A. Swiss Jr. • Othel L. Jones

INDEX Anna/Botkins ........................9 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................14-15 Comics................................13 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................13 Let Yourself Go......................7 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries..............................3 Religion .................................8 Sports............................16-18 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 .................6 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Roach ........12

TODAY’S THOUGHT “He who cannot rest, cannot work; he who cannot let go, cannot hold on; he who cannot find footing, cannot go forward.”

— Henry Emerson Fosdick, American clergyman (1878-1969) For more on today in history, turn to Page 5.

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BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@civitasmedia.com The Memorial Day weekend is fast upon us. It has come to signify the start of summer, the end of school, the day when wearing white is suddenly permitted by the style mavens.

It was never meant to be any of those things. What started as Decoration Day in the late 1860s grew out of the grief of family members who had lost relatives in the Civil War. They decorated the graves of their dead loved ones.

It became an official holiday, celebrated on May 30, and recognized almost nationally by 1890. In 1971, as part of the National Holiday Act, its observance was moved to the last Monday in May. Since 2000, with the passage of the National Moment of Remembrance resolution, Americans have been asked to stop on that day at 3 p.m. local time for a moment of silent remembrance in honor of the soldiers, sailors and airmen who have died in service to the U.S. Several local commemorations have been planned: Sidney There is no parade this year.

Ceremonies will begin in Graceland Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. They have been coordinated by the local voiture of La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (40 and 8).

Member Chuck Craynon said that sufficient parking has See MEMORIAL/Page 2

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CITY OF Sidney employee Tim Ike, of Sidney, mows the grass at Graceland Cemetery Tuesday in preparation for Memorial Day. City workers have been busy getting the cemetery in tip-topshape for the day of remembrance.

Employees spruce up cemeteries for holiday

BY TOM MILLHOUSE civitasmedia.com In the spring, many local residents find it challenging to keep up with rapidly growing lawns and assorted seasonal chores.

For area cemetery crews, the task is even more daunting as they have many acres of grass to cut and other details to tend to as they prepare for their biggest holiday of the year — Memorial Day. With 45 acres of grass to mow and hundreds of grave stones to

trim around, crews at Graceland Cemetery have been busy manicuring the historic cemetery for the Memorial Day holiday, with special services set for Monday.

“This is our busiest time of the year,” said Luke Voisard, Graceland foreman. He said crews have been catching up on the mowing, which was hindered by rain earlier this spring.

“Weather permitting, we’ll be ready for this weekend,” he said Tuesday.

In addition to Voisard, there See CEMETERY/Page 3

Jobless rate continues decline County unemployment continued to decline in April, according to estimates released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Bureau of Labor Market Information.

Shelby County’s unemployment rate fell to an estimated 5.8 percent in April, down from 6.4 percent in March.

The estimated size of Shelby County’s labor force was 24,100 in April, which was the same as the March figure. The estimated number of people employed in the

county rose to 22,700 from 22,500 in March. Approximately 1,400 members of the labor force were considered unemployed in April, down from the March estimate of 1,500. Unemployment in April 2012 was 6.9 percent. County numbers are not seasonally adjusted.

The statewide unemployment rate for April was 6.7 percent in April, down from the March estimate of 7.3 percent, not seasonally adjusted.

The seasonally adjusted state rate of unemployment for

April was 7 percent, a slight drop from the March rate of 7.1. Last year, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April was 7.3 percent.

Nationwide, the seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment for April was 7.5 percent; March was 7.6 percent.

Seasonally adjusted unemployment nationwide in April 2012 was 8.1 percent.

Among the state’s 88 counties, April 2013 unemployment rates ranged from a low of 4.1 percent in Mercer See JOBLESS/Page 3

Still a tie BELLEFONTAINE — Afrer Logan County Board of Election officials on Wednesday counted two provisional ballots, the dead heat in the outcome of a Quincy village street levy remained deadlocked, now with 52 votes for the issue and the same number against the levy.

The next step in the process will be a recount, which will be conducted May 30. If the outcome remains a tie, officials report the issue would be defeated.

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MEMORIAL been planned, bleacher seating will be available and an area has been designated for handicapped parking.

The Lehman High School band will play the national anthem and a medley of patriotic songs.

Richard Snider, an Army veteran of the Viet Nam war and president of Veterans Services, and Sidney Mayor Michael Barhorst will welcome participants. The Rev. James Oates, of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, will give the benediction.

Dr. William Ross III, a Marine veteran, will read the order written

by General John A. Logan in 1868 that established the holiday.

Larry Spence, a Vietnam War veteran of the Army and a member of 40 and 8 will introduce guest speaker Donald Ice, the grand chef de gare (station master) of 40 and 8 and a Navy veteran. Carl Zimmerman will read Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Local veterans organizations will present wreaths, American Legion Post No. 217 will fire a rifle salute and the Sidney High School Chorus will sing “God Bless America.”

Port Jefferson In Port Jefferson, a Memorial Day service will be at Glen Cemetery Sunday at 2 p.m. with Mike Bennett as guest speaker. The Sidney First United Methodist Church Choir will perform a medley of patriotic songs.

Pasco A Memorial Day Service will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco.

Pastor David Brisker, of Pasco United Methodist Church, will speak. The Fairlawn High School band will also participate.

Plattsville Memorial Day services will be in the Plattsville Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

Franklin Township Franklin Township will hold Memorial Day services Monday at noon in Pearl Cemetery, 11095 County Road 25A North. The color guard from Heiland Post 446 and Pastor Michael Althauser, of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church will perform the services.

Anna Anna/Botkins Heiland American Legion Post 446 will conduct a Memorial Day service Monday at 10 a.m. in the Anna High gymnasium.

Shelby School County Sheriff John R. Lenhart will be guest speaker.

Shelby Memory Gardens Earnie Jones, pastor of New Life Church in Port Jefferson, and the Rev. Leamon Branscum will lead a Memorial Day service Monday at 11 a.m. at Shelby Memory Gardens, 8347 State Route 705.

Minster On Sunday, VFW Post 6432 and American Legion Post 387 will participate in a special Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 10 a.m. to honor veterans. Vet-

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Memorial Day closings Municipal and county government offices will be closed Monday in commemoration of Memorial Day. So will all area banks, the Senior Center of Sidney and Shelby County, all branches of the Shelby County Libraries, the YMCA, FISH, the Alpha Center, the galleries of Gateway Arts Woody’s Market, Council, Bunny’s Pharmacy and the Medicine Shoppe.

The Post Office will be closed Monday, with no window service or mail delivery.

The Sidney Daily News will publish an edition Monday.

Newsroom and advertising offices will be closed. The circulation office will be open from 7 to 10 a.m.

Agape Distribution will be closed Saturday and Monday.

The Ross Historical Center will be closed Saturday, but open Monday from 8 a.m. to noon to host a Volkswalk.

The recycling center will be closed Monday. Trash collection will be one day late throughout the week county-wide. Recycling pickups will be one day later on all routes, except in Fort Loramie and Russia, where they will be on the regular days.

Sidney Foodtown will close at 8 p.m. Monday.

The CVS and Walmart pharmacies will be open Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kroger Pharmacy will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walgreen’s Pharmacy will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The non-pharmacy sections of Walmart, Kroger, CVS and Walgreen’s will be open regular hours.

erans should arrive at the church vestibule by 9:45 a.m. On Monday at 11 a.m., the church will have a service to honor deceased veterans. A 21-gun salute will follow.

The public is invited to the service. A dinner for veterans, their wives and widows of deceased veterans will be served at noon.

Washington Township The Fort Loramie American Legion and bugle corps will perform a service at 11 a.m. Sunday in Beechwood Cemetery.

Jackson Center The Jackson Center American Legion Post No. 493, the Jackson Center Cub Scouts and the Jackson Center High School band will participate in three services in Jackson Center Monday: at 9 a.m. in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 17714 Montra Road; at 10 a.m. in the Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery along Ohio 274, with the Rev. James Maxwell, of Christ the King Church officiating; and at approximately 10:45 a.m. in the Jackson Center park at Fairview and College streets following a short parade from the cemetery to the park. The Rev. Ed Shady, of the Muchinippi Creek Church, will conduct the park service.

Dayton VA The Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center and Dayton National Cemetery will present the annual Patriot Freedom Festival beginning with an intertribal Native American ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday. Saturday features a 5K run/walk, a pancake breakfast, entertainemt, artillery demonstrations, historical tours and equestrian demonstrations.

Sunday’s activities include entertainment, wreath-layings, tours, a Civil War fashion show, artillery demonstrations and speeches. A parade will begin at 10 a.m. Monday and go from the hospital to

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Police log WEDNESDAY -12:54 a.m.: arrest.

Sherry L. Banks, 43, at large, was arrested for criminal trespass following an incident in the 500 block of North Vandemark Road.

TUESDAY 10:58 p.m.: domestic violence. Ronald Bledsoe, 56, 508 1/2 S. West Ave., was arrested for domestic violence.

-9:51 p.m.: contempt. Edwin Santana Cruz, 26, 2421 Apache Drive, was arrested for contempt and obstructing official business.

-5:25 p.m.: burglary.

A report was received of a burglary at the Wesley L. Fulkerson residence, 218 Forest St. Unspecified items were stolen from the residence. The investigation continues.

-4:16 p.m.: theft. Officers received a report that a laptop computer belonging to Stephanie L. Smith of Sidney was stolen from 836 St. Marys Road. Loss was set at $800. p.m.: money -1 stolen. Coty Opsomer, 2315 Collins Ave., reported the theft of $900 from his residence.

-11:58 a.m.: theft. Officers were called to Walmart, 2400 Michigan St., on a report of a surround speaker valued at $596 being stolen from the store.

-11:16 a.m.: tires cut. Leann Turner, 215 Maple St., reported someone cut two tires on her car. Damage was set at $500.

-10:35 a.m.: business entered. Rodney Blake, 2332 E. McCloskey School Road, reported someone broke a window and entered his business, which is located at 322 Lane St. The damage, which was estimated at $60, reportedly occurred

the cemetery. At 11 a.m. at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 W. Third St. adjacent to the VA Medical Center, a memorial service will take place. For information, call (937) 267-7628.

Covington A service by Frieden’s Lutheran Church will be in Bloomer Cemetery at 9 a.m. Another service, featuring guest speaker Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, 4th District, will be in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. A parade will begin at 1 p.m. at Walnut and High streets and proceed to Highland Cemetery, where Jordan will participate in services there. A final service will immediately follow in the Stillwater River-Covington Park.

Fort Loramie The Fort Loramie American Legion will participate in a memorial Mass in St. Michael’s Church Sunday at 8 a.m. and in services in the Old St. Michael’s Cemetery at 9 a.m. and in the new St. Michael’s Cemetery at 9:45 a.m.

Houston The Fort Loramie American Legion will participate in a memorial service in the Houston Congregational Christian Church at 10 a.m. and in the Houston Cemetery at 10:15 a.m.

Newport The Fort Loramie American Legion will hold a service in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery at 9:20 a.m.

Oran The Fort Loramie American Legion will hold a service in the State Route 47 Memorial Gardens, between Sidney and Oran, WEDNESDAY at 11:30 a.m.

-8:48 a.m.: burglary.

St. Patrick were disThe Fort Loramie American Deputies Legion will hold a service in St. patched to 10983 CoDrive to Patrick’s Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. manche investigate a burglary.

TUESDAY -8:26 p.m.: man with gun.

Deputies responded to a Comanche Drive residence on a rewas held at the Dayton port of a man with a After successfully students have earned degrees were: Brittany Ann Mc- (Ohio) Convention Cen- gun. Deputies detercompleting require- Associate of Science deMaken, from Versailles, ter on April 27. In lieu of mined the man had a ments at Kettering Col- grees from the school. a keynote speaker, a concealed carry permit lege, several local Students receiving Nursing Brittany Lynn Deiter- special video presenta- and did not pull the gun ing, from Sidney, Radio- tion was the highlight of when challenged by an HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? the evening. The com- intoxicated man. logic Technology marked Zachary Todd mencement -4:47 p.m.: theft.

Roberts, from Sidney, Charles Scriven's final Deputies were called to celebration as Kettering Pearl Cemetery, 11333 Respiratory Care More than 270 gradu- College president; he re- County Road 25A on a Copyright © 2013 The Sidney Daily News ates were honored at tired this spring after 12 report of someone stealCivitas Media, LLC (USPS# 495-720) Kettering College's 45th years of service to the ing vases for grave1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365-4099 commencement, which college. stones. www.sidneydailynews.com Kettering College is a -4 p.m.: theft. fully accredited, coedu- Deputies responded to Frank Beeson Mandy Kaiser cational college that spe- 10845 Mohawk Court on Inside Classifieds Sales Manager Group Publisher cializes in health science a report of someone Rosemary Saunders Jeffrey J. Billiel By education. A division of Graphics Manager Publisher/Executive Editor Kettering Medical CenDon Regional Group Editor ter, the College is loMelanie Speicher Lochard cated on the KMC News Editor Bobbi Stauffer A college education won’t hurt campus in a suburb of Assistant Business Manager Betty J. Brownlee kids, as long as they’re willing Dayton, Ohio, and is to learn a little something after Circulation Manager/ Becky Smith chartered by the Sevthey graduate.

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Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -3:56 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 300 block of Grove Street.

TUESDAY -11:38 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 200 block of Forest Street.

-11:23 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 700 block of Johnston Drive.

-10:05 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 1500 block of Michigan Street.

-5:26 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to the 1600 block of Park Street on a report of an injury.

-4:20 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 1300 block of Spruce Avenue.

-3:52 p.m.: mutual aid. Medics provided mutual aid to the Anna Rescue Squad in the 12000 block of Meranda Road.

-2:37 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 800 block of Arrowhead Drive.

-2:34 p.m.: equipment fire. Firefighters were dispatched to 2568 Cisco Road on a backhoe fire. The tractor was a total loss. No injuries were reported. The fire was caused by a bird’s nest against the exhaust pipe.

-12:34 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 500 block of East Main Street in Port Jefferson to provide mutual aid to the Perry-Port-Salem Rescue Squad.

-11:13 a.m.: fire alarm. Firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm at 921 Michigan St. It was a false alarm.

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Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -10:45 a.m.: medical.

The Houston Rescue Squad responded to the 10000 block of Comanche Drive.

-12:23 a.m.: medical.

The Perry-Port-Salem Rescue Squad the 3000 block of Sidney-Freyburg Road.

TUESDAY -3:41 p.m.: medical.

The Anna Rescue Squad responded to Honda of America, 125000 Meranda Road.

-12:21 p.m.: medical. The Perry-PortSalem Rescue Squad responded to the 500 block of East Main Street in Port Jefferson.

The Sidney Rescue Squad provided mutual aid.

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Othel L. Jones Othel L. Jones, 78, of 1151 Westwood Drive, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 1:05 p.m. at his residence.

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Marion A. Swiss Jr., 90, of 757 Foraker Sidney, Ave., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 6:04 p.m. at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born on April 2, 1923, in Huntsville, the son of the late Marion A. Sr. and Martha (Carpenter) Swiss.

On Dec. 7, 1947, he married Clara Fridley, who survives along with two sons, John Swiss and his wife Irene, of Tucson, Ariz., and Keith Swiss and his wife Kitty, of Piqua; one daughter, Mrs. Doug (Patty) Schmidt, of Sidney; two grandchildren, Michael and Taylor Swiss Schmidt; two stepgrandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Pierce and Cassie Smith; four stepgreat-grandchildren, Alexandria Osborne, Payton Pierce, Casson Smith and Cali Smith; one sister, Doris Stewart, of Urbana; and one sister-in-law, Doris Swiss, of Hopkinsville, Ky. He was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Swiss, and one grandson, Jeremy Swiss.

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In Sidney Municipal Court on Tuesday, Judge Goettemoeller Duane sentenced Sara J. Burger, 23, 425 N. Miami Ave., to 45 days in jail and fined her $100 and $143 court costs on a theft charge.

She also was sentenced to 45 days in jail and fined $100 and $138 costs on an attempted theft charge, which was reduced from theft.

• Fatimata Diallo, 29, 736 Country Side Lane, Apt. 8, was $25 and $111 court costs for operating a motor vehicle with a temporary permit.

• Jonathan M. Ollinger, 52, 961 Broadway Ave., was fined $25 and $112 costs for failure to remove key/set brake.

• Matthew W. Blatchley, 32, 221 N. Miami Ave., Apt. 2, was fined $70 and $111 costs for speeding.

• Paul C. Butler, 23, 227 N. Main Ave., was fined $150 and $111 costs on a driving under suspension/restrictionschild support charge.

• Tammy R. Adkins, 37, 214 1/2 Davis St., was fined $30 and $105 costs for speeding.

• Rachel I. Ihle, 20, 10435 Scott Road, was

fined $70 and $111 costs for speeding.

•Nare I. Moremi, 41, 897 Johnston Drive, was fined $25 and $111 costs for an assured clear distance violation.

• Melissa R. Wise, 42, 211 Forest St., was fined $250 and $101 costs on a driving under suspension/financial responsibility assurance charge. She also was fined $25 and $10 costs for speeding.

• Carrie J. Kuether, 26, 728 N. Main Ave., was fined $25 and $111 costs for failure to control/weaving.

• Tyler D. Renner, 20, 7705 Hardin-Wapakoneta Road, Houston, was fined $50 and $105 costs for failure to file registration.

• James L. Newhouse, 35, 1338 Riverbend Blvd., was fined $25 and $111 costs for an assured clear distance violation.

• Diego FuentesSaucedo, 39, 1520 Spruce Ave., Apt. 6, was fined $75 and $111 costs for expired operator’s license.

• Kathy S. Dever, 1112 Hilltop Ave., was fined $25 and $111 costs for an expired license plates violation.

tiring, Marion was a driver for Sidney Daily News for several years. Marion was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.

He was a member of the Anna U n i t e d Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening and yard work, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, with Pastor Randy Locker officiating.

Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery in Swanders.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Anna United Methodist Church in of Marion memory Swiss Jr. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

ILLAGE CONNECTION Guestbook condolences and expressions tend the breakfast. of sympathy may be • St. Maria’s Produce made to the Swiss famStand will continue this ily at Cromes Funeral Please be Home’s website, OSGOOD — Memo- summer. mindful of this and plant www.cromesfh.com. rial Day Mass will be held on Monday, at St. an extra row in your garNickolas. The Mass will dens or plan to bake a be 9 a.m. After the Mass goodie. More details and Pat Jutte and Mary they will have a memo- when the stand opens up Wreede, of Venedocia. rial service at St. Mar- will be forthcoming.

• St. Nickolas VacaGraveside services tins Cemetery. All are tion Bible will be held will be held Friday, encouraged to attend, for May 24, 2013, at 1:30 these fallen serviceman June 10-13 from 9:30 p.m. at Graceland gave their lives for our through 11:30 a.m. They are in need of monetary Cemetery with the freedom. donations for supplies.

Rev. James Kinsella Please do not park on officiating. Burial will the South Side of the You can help by putting follow the services at church (Front of Church) a donation in the collecthe cemetery in Sid- for the Osgood Legion tion by putting your donation in an envelope ney. Friends may call will need those parking and put St. Nickolas Friday from 11:30 a.m. places.

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9:30 a.m. This Mass is Items taken are papers, Condolences may be for persons from St. magazine, catalogs and expressed to the Jutte Nickolas and St. Louis. cardboard. Place these family at our website, There will be a Break- items in paper bags, tied www.cromesfh.com fast after Mass. Please up or in boxes, easy to sign up in the church en- handle. trances or call the pas• Cancellations are From Page 1 toral center (419) aired on WCSM or call 582-2531 by May 28 esMemorial Day serv- pecially if you plan to at- Jude at (419) 582-2554 for any concerns. ices at the cemetery are set for 9:30 a.m. Monday.

From Page 1 Crews are also busy at Cedar Point Ceme- County to a high of 12.1 percent in Pike County. tery in Pasco and Glen Rates fell in all 88 counties statewide. The compaCemetery in Port Jeffer- rable rate for Ohio was 6.7 percent in April. son for the Memorial Six counties had unemployment rates below 5.5 Day holiday. Sherri in April. The counties with the lowest rates, other Huelskamp, Perry than Mercer, were Holmes, 4.4 percent; Delaware, Township fiscal officer, 4.5 percent; Auglaize, 4.9 percent; Union, 5 percent; said work release in- and Hancock, 5.3 percent. mates also have been asMeanwhile, seven counties had unemployment sisting with getting rates above 10 percent in April. The counties with Cedar Point ready for the highest rates, other than Pike, were Meigs, 10.9 Memorial Day, with spe- percent; Morgan, 10.6 percent; Scioto, 10.5 percent; cial services set for Sun- Adams and Huron, 10.3 percent; and Vinton, 10.2 day. percent.

Denise Palmer, Salem Shelby County’s unemployment level was Township fiscal officer, ranked 79th of Ohio’s counties (with highest unsaid extra help has been employment ranked No. 1 and lowest ranked No. summoned to prepare 88). the Glen Cemetery for April jobless rates for surrounding counties, Memorial Day. She said compared to March (not seasonally adjusted), are the workers have the as follows: Allen, 7.4 percent, down from 8.1; cemetery looking nice Auglaize, 4.9, down from 5.4; Champaign, 6.3, down for the holiday. from 7.7; Darke, 6.2, down from 7.0; Logan, 6.3,

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Parker and Elliott Jutte Parker and Elliott Jutte, twin infant sons of Brian and Nikki (Shie) Jutte, 1313 N. Broadway Ave., Sidney, were born premature on Monday, May 20, at 7:57 a.m. at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and passed away later that morning due to complications.

They are also survived by one sister, Kyla R. Jutte, at home; maternal grandparents, Randy and Jackie Coate, of Sidney, and Ron and Cheryl Shie, of Pleasant Hill; and paternal grandparents, Earl and Diane Stevens, of Coldwater,

CEMETERY are two part-time workers and four inmates from the Shelby County Jail work release program sprucing up the cemetery. The inmates have been busy trimming around grave stones in the cemetery, which has 15,000 burials.

Another spring challenge for cemetery workers is pouring concrete foundations for new grave stones. “We have been running behind with our foundations and getting grass sewn,” Voisard said, adding that workers have caught up on those tasks.

Voisard said Boy Scouts will be placing flags on graves and veterans groups will place flowers on veterans’ graves.

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HOUSTON — The Houston Community Association meeting met May 1.

President Gene Greve introduced the three winners of the HardinHouston High School annual college scholarship. Each receipent will receive $500. The winners are Ashlan Jester, Kortney Phipps, and Jenna Hooks.

The next fundraiser event for the trustees will be to participate in the third Annual Houston Classic Festival to be held on Association grounds on June 28 and June 29. Anyone who

would like to volunteer to help out in the food booth should contact Gene Greve at (937) 778-9470 or Jack Curl at (937) 778-0727 or any of the other trustees (Craig and Brenda Langston, Carol Wolaver, Butch DeLaet, Gary Vondenhuevel, Barry Wolfe, Terry Pellman) or Tana Ingle at (937) 773-6686.

The group needs some helpers for Saturday.

Rental agent, Marcella Colby, can be contacted to rent the hall at (937) 778-0427.

The next meeting will be held June 5.

down from 6.9; Mercer, 4.1, down from 4.6; and Miami, 6.5, down from 7.3.

Unemployment rates in Shelby and surrounding counties for April Apr ‘13 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 Allen . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 Auglaize . . . . . . . . 4.9 Champaign . . . . . . 6.3 Darke . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Logan . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Mercer . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Miami . . . . . . . . . . 6.5

Mar ‘13 6.4 8.1 5.4 7.7 7.0 6.9 4.6 7.3

Apr ‘12 6.9 7.8 5.6 6.9 6.8 6.8 4.3 6.8

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Democrats offer slew of Ohio budget changes $106,150, while keeping the reduction for those in lower income brackets. That would free up $508 million for schools to use in the classroom and for transportation.

The proposal is designed to steer the money to schools that need it the most, Turner said.

Schools would get the extra dollars based on the percentage of the district’s students that are economically disadvantaged, the district’s average success rate on the first round of graduation tests, and the average score on reading readiness tests for students entering kindergarten.

“There comes a point where we have to make a decision as a state on whether or not we are going to do what it takes to invest the money in a way that benefits this state and this nation for generation to come,” Turner told reporters at a news conference.

Republicans overwhelmingly control the

Senate, and any changes would need their support. Democratic amendments are often sidelined by GOP leadership.

John McClelland, a spokesman for the Senate Republican caucus, said GOP leaders would comment on them when the updated bill is unveiled next week. He said all amendments, including those from Republicans, continue to be reviewed.

The Senate’s budgetwriting committee met later Wednesday to hear reports from its subpanels on education, Medicaid and general government.

Other Democratic amendments were focused on expanding the Medicaid program to provide for more low-income Ohioans under President Barack Obama’s health care law.

State Sen. Capri Cafaro, of Hubbard, said a general theme emerged in committee hearings on Medicaid: There would be “a pervasive,

negative impact” on health care delivery, health costs, and the physical and behavioral health of potential enrollees should the Legislature fail to act.

Republican Gov. John Kasich proposed the Medicaid expansion in his state budget plan, but GOP leaders in the Ohio House dropped it from the spending blueprint last month before sending it to the Senate.

Republican Senate President Keith Faber has said his chamber’s version of the budget won’t include expansion, but he says the idea of changing Medicaid is not dead.

Roughly 366,000 lowincome residents would be eligible for Medicaid coverage beginning in 2014, should the state decide to expand the program under the federal law. Ohio would get $13 billion from the federal government to cover program costs over the next seven years, according to the Kasich administration.

Crackdown coming for Internet cafes COLUMBUS (AP) — Storefront sweepstakes parlors appear on their way out in Ohio, after state lawmakers delivered a one-two punch Wednesday effectively banning the businesses statewide and blocking new startups until the ban takes hold.

Both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate played a part with passage of a pair of bills, defying opponents who had successfully blocked earlier attempts at a crackdown.

The Ohio Senate voted 27-6 on the crackdown after hearing hours of testimony this spring from employees and owners of the so-called Internet cafes who said it would unnecessarily cost the state jobs.

Meanwhile, the Ohio House voted 76-14 on a bill extending an existing moratorium on any new parlors and requiring those currently in operation to submit new affidavits to the state.

Republican Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign both bills.

More than 620 Internet cafes are in operation across the state, representing growing competition to legalized casinos and games

held for charity.

At the storefronts, patrons buy cards for phone and Internet time with chances to play computer games that operate like slot machines with cash prizes.

Proponents have strenuously disagreed that Internet cafes are operating legally, a position intermittently undercut by the courts.

While acknowledging the existence of “a few bad actors,” they describe most of the cafes as harmless mom-and-pop businesses that are doing nothing wrong.

State Sen. Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican, delivered what he said was a eulogy for the industry, and he estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people would be put out of work because of the legislation.

An opponent of the bill, Seitz said many cafes could be regulated through proper licensure and taxation.

“The single biggest flaw in this bill is that it takes the approach, shoot them all and let God sort it out,” he said.

He questioned whether the measure was a nonissue, saying he

hasn’t received any complaints from his constituents about them.

State Sen. Jim Hughes, a Columbus Republican, cautioned that no single law enforcement agency had jurisdiction or authority to investigate or pursue criminal charges statewide for any illegal activity at the cafes.

“There’s no safeguards that apply to Internet cafes, which leaves this industry open for a multitude of unregulated activity, such as money laundering and other crimes,” Hughes told his colleagues as he urged support for the bill.

DeWine has taken the position that the cafes are illegal gambling operations and recently stepped up his own crackdown out of frustration at a lack of legislative action.

He has sued three facilities that failed to file affidavits after the 2012 moratorium took effect and staged raids of facilities in Cuyahoga and Richland counties. The push to prosecute led to indictments against 11 people and eight companies in northeast Ohio last month.

Safety enhancements planned after park falls Resources said. Rangers also have increased trail patrols and are issuing more citations to people who stray from them.

ODNR spokeswoman Eileen Corson said Wednesday the signs will be redesigned with white and red letters to make them stand out more and could be in production as early as next week.

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The majority of accidents in Ohio state parks happen when hikers leave the marked trails, officials said. Corson said rangers have written 50 citations for the violation in the past three weeks.

They carry a $135 fine.

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The hiker who fell Monday in Hocking Hills State Park was 66-yearold John Schneider of Bay Village, near Cleveland. Baker said Schneider stepped too close to the edge and slipped.

On Saturday, 52-yearold Peter Livingston died when he fell while rappelling with a Boy Scout group in the Hocking Hills State Forest. Officials said he fell about 125 feet while he was lowering a gear-filled backpack attached to a harness on his waist.

On April 27, 19-yearold Josias Rodriguez died at Hocking Hills State Park. Officials said he was hiking with friends when he left the marked trail to climb a rock face, then fell as he tried to climb down.

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KAIBA GIONFRIDDO plays with the family’s dog, Bandit, outside his Youngstown home Tuesday.

Born with a birth defect that caused the boy to stop breathing every day, he can now breathe normally, with a first-of-a-kind biodegradable airway made by Michigan doctors using plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer.

Doctors save boy by ‘printing’ an airway tube

BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE The Associated Press In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.

It’s the latest advance from the booming field of regenerative medicine, making body parts in the lab.

In the case of Kaiba (KEYE’-buh) Gionfriddo, doctors didn’t have a moment to spare. Because of a birth defect, the little Ohio boy’s airway kept collapsing, causing his breathing to stop and often his heart, too. Doctors in Michigan had been researching artificial airway splints but had not implanted one in a patient yet.

In a single day, they “printed out” 100 tiny tubes, using computerguided lasers to stack and fuse thin layers of plastic instead of paper and ink to form various shapes and sizes. The next day, with special permission from the Food and Drug Administration, they implanted one of these tubes in Kaiba, the first time this has been done.

Suddenly, a baby that doctors had said would probably not leave the hospital alive could breathe normally for the first time. He was 3 months old when the operation was done last year and is nearly 19 months old now. He is about to have his tracheotomy tube removed; it was placed when he was a couple months old and needed a breathing machine. And he has not had a single breathing crisis since coming home a year ago.

“He’s a pretty healthy kid right now,” said Dr. Glenn Green, a pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where the operation was done. It’s described in Thursday’s New England Journal of

Medicine.

Independent experts praised the work and the potential for 3-D printing to create more body parts to solve unmet medical needs.

“It’s the wave of the future,” said Dr. Robert Weatherly, a pediatric specialist at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. “I’m impressed by what they were able to accomplish.”

So far, only a few adults have had trachea, or windpipe transplants, usually to replace ones destroyed by cancer. The windpipes came from dead donors or were labmade, sometimes using stem cells. Last month, a 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe received one grown from her own stem cells onto a plastic scaffold at a hospital in Peoria, Ill. Kaiba had a different problem — an incompletely formed bronchus, one of the two airways that branch off the windpipe like pant legs to the lungs. About 2,000 babies are born with such defects each year in the United States and most outgrow them by age 2 or 3, as more tissue develops.

In severe cases, parents learn of the defect when the child suddenly stops breathing and dies. That almost happened when Kaiba was 6 weeks old at a restaurant with his parents, April and Bryan Gionfriddo, who live in Youngstown, in northeast Ohio.

“He turned blue and stopped breathing on us,” and his father did CPR to revive him, April Gionfriddo said.

More episodes followed, and Kaiba had to go on a breathing machine when he was 2 months old. Doctors told the couple his condition was grave.

“Quite a few of them said he had a good chance of not leaving the hospital alive. It was pretty scary,” his mother said. “We pretty much prayed every night, hoping that he would pull

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Democrats in the Ohio Senate suggested Wednesday that budget writers take millions of dollars from a proposed income tax cut for higher wage earners and direct it to schools instead, as work intensified on the state’s spending plan.

The idea is among roughly 200 amendments that Democratic senators are offering to Ohio’s $61.5 billion, twoyear budget. The Senate’s version of the plan is expected to be released next week. The budget must be completed by June 30.

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NATION/WORLD TODAY IN HISTORY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Thursday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2013.

There are 222 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On May 23, 1934, bank robbers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were shot to death in a police ambush in Bienville Parish, La. On this date: • In 1430, Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, who sold her to the English.

• In 1533, the marriage of England’s King Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon was declared null and void.

• In 1701, William Kidd was hanged in London after he was convicted of piracy and murder.

• In 1788, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution.

• In 1873, Canada’s Parliament voted to establish the North West Mounted Police force.

• In 1911, the newly completed New York Public Library was dedicated by President William Howard Taft, Gov. John Alden Dix and Mayor William Jay Gaynor.

• In 1937, industrialist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Co. and the Rockefeller Foundation, died in Ormond Beach, Fla., at age 97.

• In 1945, Nazi official Heinrich Himmler committed suicide while imprisoned in Luneburg, Germany.

• In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was established.

• In 1967, Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran to Israeli ships, an action which precipitated war between Israel and its Arab neighbors the following month.

• In 1984, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop issued a report saying there was “very solid” evidence linking cigarette smoke to lung disease in non-smokers.

• In 1993, a jury in Baton Rouge, La., acquitted Rodney Peairs of manslaughter in the shooting death of Yoshi Hattori, a Japanese exchange student he’d mistaken for an intruder. (Peairs was later found liable in a civil suit brought by Hattori’s parents.)

Ten years ago: By the narrowest of margins, Congress sent President George W. Bush the third tax cut of his presidency — a $330 billion package of rebates and lower rates for families and new breaks for businesses and investors.

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Hungry?

Eat a bug BANGKOK (AP) — Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.

The United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization released a study and handbook Tuesday on what they call 'six-legged livestock' - edible bugs and worms that can help meet global food demand that is expected to grow 60 percent by 2050. The agency says they provide a rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

The study was conducted in Thailand, where insects including crickets, grasshoppers and bamboo worms have long been a part of diets, especially in rural areas.

Entomologist Yupa Hanboonsong says about 200 insect species are eaten in Thailand. Cricket farming alone is already a $30 million industry there, but only a few other species have been commercially marketed.

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CEOs get lots of perks NEW YORK (AP) — Wynn Resorts kept a suite open all year at its tony Las Vegas hotel and casino for founder and CEO Steve Wynn, at a cost of nearly $452,000.

Former IBM CEO Samuel Palmisano was guaranteed an administrative assistant and furnished office for life as a retirement gift — plus a $1 million office renovation.

Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices bought the house CEO Rory Read struggled to sell for $790,000 — and gave him another $180,000 to cover his underwater mortgage.

These are not uncommon extravagances in the exclusive world of CEO perks, replete with bodyguards, chauffeurs and private jets. Last year, the median value of perks received

by CEOs of big public companies was nearly $162,000, an

increase of more than 9 percent, according to executive pay research firm Equilar.

Perks declined in 2009, but have risen for three straight years.

Perks are just a small part of CEO compensation — the median pay for CEOs of S&P 500 companies last year was $9.7 million. And some companies are cutting back on perks, or at least getting rid of the ones that shareholders find most offensive. Still, they’re a reminder of how CEOs’ lifestyles are far removed from those of their shareholders, customers and employees.

Last year, companies paid for their CEOs’ country club memberships, let them use corporate planes for personal travel and gave them health care plans better than their

employees, among other perks.

Some corporate governance experts say giving perks to executives already making millions just exacerbates the public perception — fair or not — that they’re more interested in lining their pockets than helping the company.

“They might do without a plane,” says Brandon Rees, acting director at the investment office of the AFL-CIO union group, referring to CEOs’ use of company planes for personal travel. “And instead invest it in (research and development).”

Companies tend to defend perks as legitimate business expenses that ultimately benefit shareholders: Flying on private planes keeps the executives safe. Country club memberships help them network. An attractive package

helps a company lure the best talent.

“It is in the company’s best interest if that person doesn’t have to think about daily things as much as you or I might need to,” says Jay Meschke, president of CBIZ Human Capital Services, a compensation and human resources consultant outside Kansas City, Mo. “You want to make sure that 100 percent of this person’s efforts are devoted to the company’s success.”

Wynn Resorts calls CEO Wynn its “creative and organizational force,” and says having him “in residence” at the Wynn Las Vegas “is a tremendous benefit to our guests and shareholders.” The company says Wynn spends most of his time at the resort, and doesn’t own a home in Las Vegas.

Tornado damage: $1.5-2B

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FBI INVESTIGATORS walk near the crime scene of an apartment where a man was shot by an FBI agent, Wednesday in Orlando, Fla. The man who was shot and killed by the agent early Wednesday morning was friendly with the Boston bombings suspects, according to a friend of the victim.

Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities early We d n e s d a y after he turned violent while quesbeing tioned about his ties to one of the Boston M a r a t h o n Todashev bombing suspects, officials said.

Ibragim Todashev, a 27year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned down at his Orlando townhouse during a meeting with an FBI agent and two Massachusetts state troopers, authorities said. The agent was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Three law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Todashev had lunged at the FBI agent with a knife. However, two of those officials said later in the day it was no longer clear what happened. The third official had not received any new information.

The FBI gave no details on why it was interested in Todashev except to say that he was

being questioned as part of the Boston investigation.

But some of his former roommates who were questioned as well said that Todashev knew one of the bombing suspects, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, from mixed martial arts fighting in Boston and that the FBI was asking about him.

Public records show Todashev lived in Watertown, Mass., just outside Boston, last year.

Tamerlan Tsarnaev, an aspiring boxer, was killed in a shootout with police days after the April 15 bombings.

His younger brother, Dzhokhar, survived and is charged with carrying out the attack that killed three people and wounded more than 260.

Investigators have been trying to establish the scope of the plot. In addition, authorities in Massachusetts said they would investigate whether Tamerlan Tsarnaev had any connection to an unsolved 2011 slaying in the Boston suburb of Waltham, where three men were found dead in an apartment, their throats slit and marijuana sprinkled over their bodies.

One of the victims was a boxer and a friend of Tsarnaev’s.

Todashev had lived on and off with other Chechens in the Orlando suburb of Kissimmee and had moved to Orlando more recently, friends said.

“He’s a regular guy, nothing wrong,” Saeed Dunkaev said.

Police records, however, suggest he had a hot temper, with arrests in a road-rage incident and, more recently, in a fight over a parking space.

Muslin Chapkhanov, another former roommate, said Todashev knew the older Tsarnaev brother. Todashev “was living in Boston and I think he trained with him,” Chapkhanov said.

Former roommate Khusen Taramov said the FBI was asking questions about a conversation Todashev had with the elder bombing suspect a month before the Boston attack.

The Tsarnaev brothers have roots in the turbulent Russian regions of Dagestan and Chechnya, which have become recruiting grounds for Islamic extremists. Investigators have said the brothers carried out the bombing in retaliation for the U.S. wars in Muslim Iraq and Afghanistan.

Attack blamed on radical Islam LONDON (AP) — Two men with butcher knives hacked another to death Wednesday near a London military barracks and one then went on video to explain the crime — shouting political statements, gesturing with bloodied hands and waving a meat cleaver. Soon after, arriving police shot and wounded the unidentified assailants and took them into custody.

The brutal daylight attack galvanized this city and raised fears that terrorism had returned to London.

Authorities did not identify the victim by name, but French President Francois Hollande referred to him as a “soldier” at a news conference in Paris with visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron. Cameron would not confirm that, but British media reported that the victim was wearing a shirt in support of troops and Britain’s Ministry of Defense said it was investigating whether a U.K. soldier was involved.

Calling it “an appalling murder,” Cameron

said there were “strong indications” it was an act of terrorism, and two other officials said there were signs the attack was motivated by radical Islam.

The Cabinet’s emergency committee was immediately convened and security was stepped up at army barracks across London.

Cameron cut short his Paris trip to return to London and his office said he would chair another session Thursday.

The incident unfolded Wednesday afternoon when officers responded to reports of an assault just a few blocks from the Royal Artillery Barracks in the neighborhood of Woolwich.

Images from the scene showed a blue car that appeared to have been used in the attack, its hood crushed and rammed into a signpost on a sidewalk that was smeared with blood. A number of weapons — including butchers’ knives, a machete and a meat cleaver — were strewn on the street.

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the first deaccount of the tailed devastation.

At the same time, authorities released the identities of some of the 24 people, including 10 children, who perished.

While anguish over the deaths was palpable as residents began picking up their shattered neighborhoods, many remained stunned that the twister didn’t take a higher human toll during its 17 miles and 40 minutes on the ground.

The physical destruction was staggering.

“The tornado that we’re talking about is the 1 or 2 percent tornado,” Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood said of the twister, which measured a top-of-thescale EF5 with winds of at least 200 mph. “This is the anomaly that flattens everything to the ground.”

As response teams transitioned into cleanup and recovery, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, who sent police and fire crews from his city to assist the effort, said an early assessment estimated damage costs at between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department, meanwhile, said visual assessments of the extensive damage zone suggest the cost could be greater than the $2 billion from the 2011 tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., and killed nearly seven times as many people.

Though there was little more than 10 minutes warning that a tornado was on the ground Monday and headed for Moore, many in the area are accustomed to severe storms. The community of 56,000 people has been hit by four tornados since 1998, and residents already were on alert after weekend storms and days of warnings. Because the tornado hit in the afternoon, many others were away from the neighborhoods and out of harm’s way at work.

Looking over the broken brick, smashed wood and scattered appliances that is all that remains of the home where Dawn Duffy-Relf ’s aunt lived with her two daughters, Duffy-Relf and her husband marveled at the devastation — and the survival rate.

Duffy-Relf credited central Oklahoma residents’ instincts and habits: they watch the weather reports, they look at the sky, they know what they can and can’t outrun.

“We know where we live,” she said as she tried to salvage as much from the home as possible before her aunt returned from a vacation to Mexico.

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Sidney teen’s art to hang in Capitol in Washington, D.C.

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• The Missionary Ministry of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 606 Park St., offers free meals and clothing to those in need from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For inCatholic Lehman formation, call 492-5009.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the High School junior Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Erick Collier, of Sidney, was recently named the Church, 230 Poplar St. winner of • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in t h i s the Emmons Conference Room at Dorothy Love Reyear’s tirement Community. For more information, call Lu CongresAnn Presser at 497-6542. sional Friday Morning Art Com• A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storypetition time for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To for the register, call 295-3155. o u r th F • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts District, story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Rep. Jim Collier Friday Afternoon Jordan, • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at R-Urbana, has annoon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Av- nounced. enue. All Master Masons are invited.

Collier won the disFriday Evening trict-wide competition • Free at Last, a program designed to break the with a mixed media chains of addiction, meets at the Lockington United work of colored pencils, Methodist Church, 2190 Miami Conservancy Road, chalk and pastels, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call 726-3636. “Money Isn’t Every• Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step thing.”

Photo provided programs to confront destructive habits and beIt will be displayed haviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, in the United States “MONEY ISN’T Everything” this mixed media artwork by Erick Collier, of Sid114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For Capitol for a year. The ney, was selected for an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol. The choice was anmore information, call (937) 548-9006. art was on display at nounced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, 4th District, recently. Collier is the • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying the Bent Corridor of son of Greg and Sarah Collier.

Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First the Oberlin College SciUnited Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. ence Center before He will be given two will include art seCollier created the being transported to airline tickets to Wash- lected from each of the work as a project in his Saturday Morning ington, so that he can 435 Congressional dis- art class.

• Temperance 73 Masonic Lodge hosts a recy- Washington.

Collier is the son of visit the exhibition. tricts across the counHis teacher is Concling event at the Sidney Transfer Station from 8 Greg and Sarah Collier.

The annual show try. nie Grant. a.m. to noon.

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Lockington, 9 to 11 a.m.

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Pasco, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dear Heloise: cle bin when didn’t like the color? You pamphlet to share all This hint is for you return can still use it to make my vinegar hints with Saturday Afternoon home. — J.D. in your own! Mix shades of you! To receive a copy, • Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North mothers and faMaryland nail polish to create one- please send $5 and a St., offers Legos at the Library program for fami- thers walking How right time, one-of-a-kind col- long, self-addressed, lies with children 4 through fifth grade from 2 to on hiking or biking trails with you are! This is ors just for you. Just be stamped (66 cents) enve3:30 p.m. good advice for sure the polishes are lope to: Heloise/Vinegar, • The Piqua Public Library, 116 W. High St., host their children — grown-ups, too! regular or quick-drying, P.O. Box 795001, San the Lego Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Advance registra- or walking anywhere, really.

When my hus- etc. I made the mistake Antonio, TX 78279-5001. tion is necessary by calling (937) 773-6753.

Hints Please remind band, David, of mixing two different Get sliding glass Saturday Evening to keep them I are riding and — what a big, types working well by doors from • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising motorcycles (or gloopy mess! — Heloise pouring some vinegar bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors their children in Heloise walking on a HARD WATER into the tracks. Let open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset front of them, Heloise Cruse crowded sidewhere they can Dear Heloise: I had stand for a short time, Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all see them, and walk), he alhard water build up on then rinse with water. If night. For information, call (937) 543-9959.

• The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club Check- not let them trail be- ways wants me in front the element of my table- needed, apply a little mates meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy hind. Little ones have so he can keep an eye on top humidifier. Vinegar spray lubricant. The to the rescue again! I doors should slide with Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are trouble keeping up. I see me. — Heloise this all the time on the REMINDER don’t know how I would ease once again! — welcome. For more information, call 497-7326.

NOTEBOOK have removed it other- Heloise • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday trail in front of my Parents quite house.

Heloise: Keep a Dear wise without damaging BRUSHING CURLS Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran often are charging notebook next to you it. Thanks for all the Dear Heloise: I use Church, 120 W. Water St. ahead, pushing the baby (and a pen) wherever great hints. — Elinor S. hot rollers to curl my Sunday Afternoon carriage for exercise, you read newspapers in California hair.

• The Catholic Adult Singles Club meets for a while their 4- and 5- and magazines.

Hard-water stains I found that if I immehouse party in Coldwater. For information, call year-old children strugYou can keep names, don’t stand a chance diately brush it after (419) 678-8691. gle to keep up. It’s addresses or websites against apple-cider or taking the rollers out, it Sunday Evening unsafe and exhausting that interest you for fu- plain white vinegar! goes flat and loses most • Lumber Company Baseball hosts fundraising for the children. ture reference.

— There are so many uses of the curl. Now I take bingo to support the children on the teams. Doors Also, when taking a Jeanne B. in Pennsylva- for vinegar that I wish I the rollers out and go do open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. at Sunset walk on public walk- nia had invented it. I always something else before Bingo, 1710 W. High St., Piqua. $20 to play all ways, take a plastic bag PERSONAL POLISH keep it in the house, and brushing my hair. night. For information, call (937) 543-9959. and pick up cans and Dear Readers: Have I even wrote my The curl stays much • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, bottles along the way. you purchased nail pol- Heloise’s Fantabulous better. — A Reader in Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Toss them in your recy- ish and then decided you Vinegar Hints and More Pennsylvania Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

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• Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at the Sidney Moose Lodge. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Deb Barga at 492-3167.

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School personnel can end harassment DR. WALily. We have LACE: I am changed our having problems telephone numwith a group of ber several girls at school. times, but We were once all somehow they friends, but I always get our broke away from new number. them because Right this they were doing minute, they ’Tween a lot of immaare walking up ture things, such 12 & 20 and down my Dr. Robert as writing hate street and are Wallace letters and makyelling things ing obscene at me when phone calls. When I left they pass by my house. the group, they said they What can I do? — Namewould “get” me one way less, Miami, Fla. or another.

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contacting the counselor, your next step is the principal, followed by the superintendent. I’m positive that the school personnel can end this harassment.

DR. WALLACE: My second cousin and I used to have sexual relations and now I’m pregnant with his baby. My friends have told me that since we’re cousins, the baby won’t live very long, so now I’m scared to death.

I’ve prayed to God for forgiveness, and I promised him I would never do this again. Please tell me what to do! I’m eight months pregnant, and I don’t want my baby to die. — Nameless, Little Rock, Ark. NAMELESS: Tell your attending physician that your baby’s father is your second cousin. Your physician should be aware of this fact as soon as possible.

I’m told by my own personal physician that there is no chance your baby will die because your second cousin was the father. What he did say was that the chances of the baby being mentally deficient are higher than average, but still extremely slim.

DR. WALLACE: I’m

really, really mad, and I don’t know what I can do about it. Somebody told the principal I had a knife in my locker, so he decided to check it out. I was there, but he didn’t ask my permission. He took all my stuff out of my locker and all he found was a squashed sandwich and a rotten banana from a lunch I must have forgotten to eat a few days ago. Isn’t it illegal to do a locker search without a search warrant? Is it possible to sue the principal, or do teens have no rights because they’re under 18?

— Larry, Oakland, Calif.

LARRY: Every few months I receive a letter like yours from young people who have had lockers or purses searched by school administrators.

The schools are increasingly aware of the possibility of violence on campus and will take strong measures to nip all problems in the bud. Yes, school administrators have legal authority to search a student’s locker without permission.

Administrators are responsible for the safety and welfare of every student in the school, and they are doing their job.

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Scholarships open for nursing students Shelby County residents interested in a registered nursing career may apply for two scholarships offered through the Community Foundation of Shelby County.

Catherine The Moloney Nursing Scholarship Fund will award a $1,000 scholarship in memory of the late Wil-

son Memorial Hospital surgery nurse. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic achievement and demonstrated “empathy, which is necessary: the compassion which is required and the requisite patience in order to enjoy and devote oneself to a long and fruitful nursing career.”

The same application form is used for students applying for the William and Bonnie Swonger Scholarship.

Selections will be based upon academic achievement and need.

Three $1,000 scholarships are available. Eligible applicants are Shelby County residents who are graduates of

high schools within Shelby County, and are enrolled or enrolling in accredited colleges of nursing.

Both scholarships require that the candidate is pursuing a registered nursing degree. Students may apply during any year of their education.

Current registered

nurses are not eligible to apply.

Online applications are available through June 3 on the Community Foundation website at www.commfoun.com.

On the home page, select Scholarships. From the menu, applicants should find and complete the form for the high school from which they gradu-

Kids can bowl free in summer

Versailles troupe readies musical comedy VERSAILLES — Versailles Towne & Country Players will present the musical comedy, “The Wedding Singer,” in the Versailles Performing Arts Center May 30-31 and June 6 and June 8 at 7 p.m. and June 9 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each and are available at (937) 507-1513.

Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, “The Wedding Singer” takes audiences back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just

be the coolest guy in the room.

The plot, set in 1985, concerns rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart, played by Versailles native Ken DeMange.

Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer.

He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar.

Shot through the heart, Hart makes every wedding as disastrous and hilarious as his own until Julia, played by Lynn Blakeley, of Versailles, a winsome waitress, wins his affection.

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Planting hope Rainbow Gardeners Linda Jennings (left) and Virginia Shaw, both of Sidney, plant flowers and pull weeds in the Hope Garden at Wilson Memorial Hospital Wednesday. The garden is maintained by the club and provides an area for peace and reflection by hospital staff, patients and visitors.

Maplewood Grange discusses post office issues rash, painful blisters on one side of the body. It does not cross the center part of the body. Accompanying the illness, besides the pain, can be headache and fever. If not treated, it can cause blindness, hearing impairment and in severe cases, death. It is not contagious, but anyone

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YOURSELF GO

TODAY • Spungeworthy performs at The Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Free.

FRIDAY • Last Call performs at The Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek, from 6 to 10 p.m. Free.

SATURDAY • The Tipp Roller Mill, 225 E. Main St., Tipp City, presents Giggle Grass in concert at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $4 students K12. (937) 667-3696.

• Ye Olde Mill hosts the 39th annual Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival in downtown Utica today through Monday.

Entertainment, games, a parade,

crafts and ice cream.

For information, visit www.VelvetIceCream.c om.

• Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. will perform at the Lost in the ’50s Diner, 1533 Celina Road, St. Marys at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 at the door. For information, call (567) 712-0107.

• The Duck Creek Log Jam music festival runs today and Sunday at the Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area near Lake Logan State Park in southeast Ohio. Music and camping. w w w. d u c k c r e e k l o g jam.com.

• 24/Seven performs at The Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek, from

6 to 10 p.m. Free.

SUNDAY • The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Dayton Ballet will present a free concert at 7 p.m. during the Dayton Heritage Festival at Carillon Park.

Take a lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car.

MONDAY • The Shelby County Historical Society hosts a 5K Volkswalk offering several routes through Sidney beginning and ending at the Ross Historical Center, 201 N. Main Ave. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. Finish time is 3 p.m. For information, call 498-1653.

Lehman announces music awards for seniors was John Schmiesing, son of Kevin and Anne Schmiesing, of Sidney.

The Outstanding Freshman Musician was Nick Neumeier, son of Sam and Mary Neumeier, of Troy.

Receiving the Knights of St. John Outstanding Bandsman Award was senior Samantha Neumeier, daughter of Sam and Mary Neumeier, of Troy. Chosen Outstanding Lehman Limelighter was MaKenna Cabe, daughter of Del and Darla Cabe, of Sidney. The Outstanding Cavalier Choir Member was John Copella, son of Kevin and Kathy Copella, of Sidney.

Seniors receiving plaques for at least two years of participation in music activities, choral or instrumental or both were Sarah Cabe, John Copella, Louis Gaier, Michael Jacob, Ethan Jock, Brad Kaeck, Dylan Long, Samantha Neumeier, Riley Pickrel, Tori Tullis, Abbigail Vogann, Emily Wildenhaus, and Bonnie Zimmerman. Senior Nick

Cummons received a certificate for one year of playing with Combo. Underclassmen in the Cavalier and Show choirs received certificates.

First-year band members received pins. Sophomore band members received numerals. Junior band members received letters.

Certificates were also awarded to those students who received superior or excellent ratings at the Ohio Music Education Association Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event in February. Also recognized were Katie Heckman and Elaina Snyder who received Best Performer awards at show choir competitions, and MaKenna Cabe who was voted Best Female Soloist in a solo competition at the Harrison/Hamilton Show Choir Invitational.

The awards were presented by Music Department Chairwoman Elaine Schweller-Snyder and vocal music teacher Jacque Jenkinson.

vaccine. The insurance company should also be contacted to see if there is coverage. The vaccine does not keep one from getting the shingles; however, a more moderate case maybe diagnosed. Hostess for the evening were Richard and Joyce Peters and Rita Platfoot.

Instead of beating the heat this summer by lounging on the couch and watching TV, when school lets out for the summer, kids across America can bowl for free.

2013 marks the sixth year of Kids Bowl Free, which serves more than 1 million children and 700,000 families across North America each summer. More than 1,200 bowling centers, including Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney, participate in the program from coast to coast which provides children 15 and under with two free games of bowling every day all summer.

The program is open to young bowlers at BelMar Lanes Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 9 p.m. through Aug. 25. It is not open to daycare outings, camps, business or club outings or birthday party celebrations. Participants must register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com and will receive vouchers via email every Sunday.

ACCEPTANCE

McCracken heads to Ohio State ANNA — Ohio State UniSummer Mcversity OFAES Cracken, a 2013 and 4-H scholarof graduate ships; and the Anna High Anna Education School, has been Foundation and accepted by the Sidney Law EnOhio State Unif o r c e m e n t where versity, grants. she plans to She was study agricul- McCracken named Kiwanis tural communiTeenager of the cations and Month and the Appleagribusiness. fest queen. She was the The daughter of Jim FFA student reporter. and Elaine McCracken, Her high school activof Anna, she earned the ities included being capDEKALB FFA, the FFA tain of the volleyball Scholar and the Martha team, vice president of Heintz awards; the Al- Anna FFA, founder and trusa, National FFA, president of the Debate Rudolf Berg, GMVWA, Club, and a member of

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SADD, FTA, the casts of the musical and one-act plays, Spanish Club, Book Club, Computer Club, Drama Club and Eco Warriors.

Her community activities included being president of the Thrifty Farmers 4-H Club, president of the Junior Fair Board, vice president of the Junior Leaders Club, a 4-H camp volunteer, a Holy Angels eucharistic minister and Mass server and a participant in Relay for Life.

She is employed part time by Cassano’s Pizza and Subs.

BIRTH

PLEIMAN FORT LORAMIE — Kevin and Shelly Pleiman, of Fort Loramie, have announced the birth of a son, Abram Douglas, born May 9, 2013, at 4:59 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.

He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

He was welcomed home by his brothers, Ethan, 12, Owen, 9, and Anderson, 5.

His maternal grandparents are August Jr.

and Carol Gaier, of Fort Loramie.

His paternal grandparents are Tom and Jane Pleiman, of Fort Loramie.

His great-grandparents are Leona Pleiman

and Ruth Ann Meyer, both of Fort Loramie.

His mother is the former Shelly Gaier, of Fort Loramie.

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The Lehman Catholic High School Music Department held its annual awards banquet recently at the Knights of St. John Hall in Piqua.

Receiving the Unverferth Music Boosters Scholarship was senior Emily Wildenhaus, daughter of Donna Wildenhaus and John Wildenhaus, both of Piqua. The scholarship award is named in memory of the grandmother and uncle of Lehman band director Elaine S c h w e l l e r - S n y d e r.

Wildenhaus plans to attend the University of North Carolina and major in music education.

Outstanding Musicianship Awards were presented to students in each class. Chosen Outstanding Senior Musician was Ethan Jock, son of Dan and Melissa Jock, of Maplewood. Outstanding Junior Musician was Gabe Berning, son of Les and Karen Berning, of Sidney. Chosen Outstanding Sophomore Musician

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Ginny Lochard presented a program on the disease, shingles. She reported that the skin condition begins with a

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RELIGION

Contact Religion Editor Mike Seffrin with story ideas and press releases by phone at (937) 498-5975; email, mseffrin@civitasmedia.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

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The power of prayer energy Prayer indiitual vidually is weland activity comed. Prayer into every area congregationof life. It powers ally is necesGod’s generator, Prayer sary.

God’s dynamo, together in God’s battery, to groups is abelectrify, stimusolutely essenlate, and emYour tial. I believe power our lives in prayer pastor and the lives of groups of two or A very speaks others. three or 12 wise and spiriThe Rev. more develops tually discernVern Allison an exponential ing person once factor. Prayer observed, vastly expands from an “When we work, we additional factor of one work; but when we pray, plus one plus one to a God works!” Get a clear multiplication factor of picture of prayer. See two times three times prayer through the eyes four. The power and ef- of faith. Visualize the acfect ratio climbs dramat- tual working and effect ically and incrementally of prayer in people’s when we specifically and lives. intentionally gather in Prayer is powerful! groups to pray together. Prayer can do anything Here are five pertinent that God can do. All prayer projections for things are possible with our consideration.

God. Nothing is impossiPrayer is a picture! ble for God to achieve.

Picture the Hoover Dam “The prayer of a rightspanning the Colorado eous man is powerful River dividing the great and effective” (James. states of Arizona and 5:16). The moving of Nevada. Imagine the mountains, the calming enormous flow of white of seas, the healing of water released as it con- lives, the raising of the tinues its lengthy jour- dead, and the salvation ney down river. Now of souls are attributed to visualize this huge vol- the power of prayer. ume of water passing God’s power flows prithrough massive tur- marily to and through bines to generate mega- people who pray. Prayer watts of electricity for is the breaker switch hundreds of miles and that allows God’s premillions of people. Take vailing power into our a wide scanning view of lives. the distribution centers, Prayer is a priority! the transfer stations, In Acts 6:4 the 12 discithe transformers and ples prioritized by giving wiring that channels the their attention to prayer actual raw power into and the ministry of the real homes and busi- Word. We have done well nesses. in prioritizing the minI often picture our istry of the Word but prayers as the raw ma- with we have given more terial for God’s Power palaver than practice, Plant that converts spir- more lip service than

lifting sentences. Prayer must be intentional and purposed to be effective.

Remember that prayer is not prayer until it is prayer. For far too long we have known more about prayer than we have ever practiced. Prioritize the place of prayer in our lives.

Prayer is personal!

You “ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8). Prayer begins as a one-on-one relationship with each of us and our God. Prayer is talking and listening, close and personal, a giving and receiving that unites and builds our spiritual life. Personally pray when you pray.

Prayer involves you and God — the two of you — getting together daily

and carrying on substantial, soul-searching conversations.

Prayer is practical!

Prayer works! The benefits are numerous: spiritual renewal and revival; salvation of the lost; support for local, state, national, and international leaders; support for our pastors, their spouses and families; effectiveness and power in ministries; protection from evil forces; a catalyst for reconciliation at all levels; congregational and/or corporate vision and mission; church growth and development; calling and raising up of new leaders; power to be and do what and who God calls us to be and do; and thousands of other benefits too! Remember that God’s promise in prayer is (2 Chronicles 7:14): “If you will…then I will…!”

The writer is the pastor at the First Church of God in Sidney.

Cruizers car show to benefit child PIQUA — The Cruizers for Christ Car Club will have its ann u a l Classic C a r , T r u c k and Motorcycle Benefit S h o w June 15 Meyer at Gover Harley Davidson, located on Ohio 36, in Piqua.

The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. and will feature participantjudged Top 30 trophies, a driver’s pot, door prizes, silent auction, bake sale, crafts and games for the kids. Dash plates, goody bags and one free door prize ticket will be available to the first 50 registrants.

As with all Cruizer benefit shows, 100 percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the designated recipient family.

This year, the Cruizers are assisting 4-yearold Aiden Meyer. Aiden was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis complex (TS) in 2008. TS is a rare genetic disease that occurs through a muta-

Preparations underway for Parish Picnic Plans are underway for the Holy Angels Parish Picnic and 5k Walk/Run on June 15.

The Parish Picnic is a Shelby County tradition and promises to be loads of fun again this year, organizers say. Money raised from the picnic benefits Holy Angels Catholic Church here in Sidney.

The picnic will kick off at 2 p.m. and continue through midnight.

It will again be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. There will be booths with food and drink, as well as games of chance. Food booths will feature bratwurst, cheeseburgers, pizza, and homemade soups and sandwiches. There will also be the popular booths where cake homemade cakes and pies can be won.

More than $16,000 in prizes will be awarded throughout the day at the raffle drawing. Drawings for prizes are throughout the day and will take place every 15 minutes. Tickets for the raffle can be purchased on the day of the picnic.

There will be games for all ages of kids starting at 4 p.m.

“We are trying to have more games for the older kids that will include a water balloon-type game as well as a dunk tank,” said Bill Zimmerman Jr., this year’s Parish Picnic chairman. “Pony rides are also a favorite for the younger kids, so we will again have those available.”

There will also be rides for all ages. The rides at this year’s picnic will feature an all-day wrist band for $17.

A cornhole tournament has been added to this year’s picnic.

“We thought this would be a great addition to the day and is also something that appeals to all ages. We are really looking forward to this,” Zimmerman said.

The tournament will be held at the fairgrounds, and registration

tion of one of two genes in the body that are responsible for restricting tumor growth. Because of TS, Aiden’s body cannot prevent the formation of tumors, which are now affecting his brain, heart, kidneys, skin and eyes. An onset of infantile epilepsy, triggered by the impact of TS on his brain, may soon lead to the possibility of brain surgery for young Aiden.

Cruizers for Christ is a nonprofit, nondenominational group of classic car enthusiasts dedicated to glorifying God through service to families and individuals suffering through difficult circumstances.

As noted by club member Joe Glass, “Through prayer and fellowship we trust that God will put in our path a need that must be met. Aiden’s family is under a tremendous burden, and it’s our hope that, through the benefit show, we can raise the funds needed to assist with the medicines, procedures and physical mobility deDAYTON — The Sisvices that are a part of ters of the Precious his daily life.”

For information, call Blood will host a ‘Come and See’ Day of Reflec492-3203. tion June 22 at Salem Heights, the Sisters’ central house in Dayton.

The event is open to women ages 18-40.

The day will provide It was 30 years ago this month you answered women an opportunity to the call of God and launched a ministry that discuss with other today has a worldwide impact. Because of women who are inquiring you, people have been saved and blessed about God’s call to them.

Women will interact with all over the world. You have inspired people Sisters of the Precious to take a step of faith and step into the Blood, hear their call stoministry. We appreciate you and honor the ries, discussion of disgifts of God in your life. Because of your cernment, charism, and influence, this ministry exists today. May the vows, and how their Lord bless you. charism affects their lives and ministries.

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The morning of June 15 will begin with the Parish Picnic 5k Walk/Run that will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registrations are being accepted now, and the pre-registration deadline is June 7. The cost for the race is $15 with a T-shirt and $10 without a T-shirt, as long as the registration is received by the June 7 deadline. All who enter by then are guaranteed a race T-shirt. Registrations are still accepted on the day of the race. The cost is $20 with a T-shirt and $15 without one. T-shirt availability will be limited on the day of the race. The race begins at the Shelby County Fairgrounds with participants traveling through the picturesque Spruce, Westwood and Evergreen neighborhoods. The race then ends back at the fairgrounds near the Shelby County EMA building. All participants should sign in at the Blue building on the morning of the race. Registration and sign-in begins at 7 a.m. Registration forms can be found by visiting www.holyangelssidney.co m as well as www.alliancerunning.com.

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Botkins BOE hires various personnel BOTKINS — The Botkins Board of Education heard a presentation about being kind to others and took action on several issues, including personnel recommendations.

Sixth graders Grace McCafferty, Nicholas Fischio and Sarah Klaus, who are part of the Botkins Bully Busters, gave a presentation, “Think Twice/Be Nice” for the board. The students had competed at the Youth for Justice and were Summit awarded a $460 grant for their work.

Botkins Village Council members, Mayor Steve Woodruff and Botkins Village Administrator Jesse Kent attended the meeting and spoke with board about the track land and the transfer to the board of the land.

The board approved resolutions for commendations for Lindsey Schneider, State FCCLA for 2013-14; officer FCCLA Chapter Showcase Manual Team; FFA Livestock Judging Team for being first in the State of Ohio; FFA Livestock Judging team members, including Michaela Kramer, first place and Logan Russell, second place.

The board accepted Emerson Climate Grants, including Sybil Koenig and Jen Holtzapple, Math Matters; Michele Meyer, Using Trade Books; Emily Bayless, Listening Lab and Stacy Braun, Using iPad Application Shakespeare in Bits.

During the meeting the board approved the following student overnight trips, including FCCLA National Convention July 5-11 in Nashville, Tennessee; volleyball camp to be held from July 18-20 in Maumee Bay, Toledo and the French trip – June 24-July 3.

The board accepted donations, including from the Shelby Co. ESC governing board, Smart board and projector; Mark and Kathy Roggenkamp, $100 for the Art Fund and Phyllis Serr, $250 and Connie Schneider, $250 for the Carl Serr family scholarship.

The board was told that Botkins Local Schools has received the Louise Sheets Grant for $11,000 to begin the Preserving History project.

Botkins Local School District also received $3,262.10 in Box Tops

for Education.

The board approved an agreement with Wilson Memorial Sports Medicine for a trainer for three years.

The board accepted the donation from the Botkins Athletic Boosters for the track land.

The board approved a motion to reject all bids for track surfacing and asphalt and to authorize the superintendent to rebid the track project making the asphalt and track surfacing as a combined bid.

The board approved joining the Western Ohio Soccer League.

The board approved an advance from the general fund to Race to the Top (RttT) fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 for $17,700.

The board took action on several personnel recommendations including: • Hired Jan Jones as a substitute tutor for the 2012-13 school year.

• Hired Kristin Ruppert on a one-year probationary contract as a 2nd grade teacher for the 2013-14 school year.

Salary to be determined.

• Hired Chelsea Rogers on a one-year contract as a Special Ed. aide for the 2013-14 school year.

• Hired Susan Covelli as the 7-12 secretary.

• Hired seasonal workers for janitorial staff at minimum wage including Seth Hanna, Malia Prout, Jocelyn Counts, Jared Goubeaux, Cameron Flora, Spencer Stutsman, Bailey Schnippel, Emily Holbrook, Reid Manger, Hoskins, Christian Rachelle Maurer, Mitchell Goubeaux and Roger Miller.

The board approved supplemental contracts for the 2013-14 school year with spring sports coaches scheduled to be hired in June. The supplemental contracts include: Adam Fullenkamp, athletic director; Brett Meyer, boys varsity basketball; Jason Liette, boys varsity basketball assistant; Phil Groves, boys junior varsity basketball; Jeff Roberts, boys eighth grade basketball; Dan Miller, boys seventh grade basketball; Don Mack, girls varsity basketball; Mike Maurer, girls junior varsity basketball; Carly Stiger, girls eighth grade basketball; Andy Schneider, girls seventh grade basketball; Brett Meyer, boys summer basketball

coordinator; Don Mack, girls summer basketball coordinator; Ryan Gutman, coed varsity and junior high cross country coach; Fred Schmerge, coed varsity and junior high cross country assistant coach; Bryan Trego, varsity volleyball coach and Kristin Ruppert, varsity volleyball assistant coach.

Also approved for supplemental contracts were Tricia Mullen, junior varsity volleyball coach; Haley Furrow, eighth grade volleyball coach and seventh grade volleyball coach; Bryan Trego, summer volleyball coordinator; Brett Meyer, golf and junior varsity golf; Audrey Gutman, high school cheerleading advisor; Heather Thaman, head swimcoach; Kevin ming Lynch, varsity boys soccer coach; Joe Welker, varsity girls soccer coach; Beth Armstrong, yearbook adviser; Lynn Pleiman, Academia team; Paula Owen, musical director; Dan Knepper, musical art director; Melissa Grunden, show choir director and high school and junior high school solo and ensemble director; Paula Owen, high school and junior high school solo and ensemble director.

Other supplemental contracts approved included Jeremy Pleiman, publicity agent and seventh grade adviser; Jason Liette, seventh grade adviser; Tom Platfoot and Ryan Gutman, eighth grade advisers; Stacy Braun and Chad Berning, freshman class advisers; Phil Groves and Melissa Grunden, sophomore class advisers; Jacquelyn Russell and Bryan Trego, junior class advisers; Tom Platfoot and Bryan Trego, junior class prom advisers; Janine Schmitmeyer and Lynn Pleiman, senior class advisers; Jason Liette, half time and Ryan Gutman, half time, National Honor Society; Melissa Grunden, Music Unlimited and Keith Puschel, senior commencement.

The board approved other supplemental contracts including Jeff McPheron, student council adviser; Gina Rogers, adult volunteer coordinator; Paula Owen, pep band; Connie Schneider, fall activities director; Jeff McPheron, winter activities director; Lynn Pleiman, FTA adviser and Tina Paul, MH Incentive, recycling coordinator.

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BY KATHY LEESE BOTKINS — Botkins Village Council appointed a n e w council member recently after the former council member resigned.

L a n c e Symonds Symonds was appointed by council members to replace Ashlee Zimpher, who resigned recently due to a conflict of interest. According to Jesse Kent, village administrator, Symonds moved to Botkins six years ago together with his wife, Kim, and their two sons, Dylan and Ethan.

Symonds told the Sidney Daily News that he decided to seek the council position after a friend told him about it.

“A good friend of mine knew that I was looking

for a way to get involved in the community. After he read in the Sidney Daily News that the council had an opening, he called me.”

Symonds said he is honored to have been chosen for the council seat.

“Being chosen to be a council member makes me feel honored to have the opportunity …

Botkins has a lot of strengths, from its great school system to its friendly people. It is a very clean and safe place to live.”

Symonds said he will see how things go before deciding if he will run for a full term in the fall.

“We will see how the next seven or so months go before I will know for

sure. At this time, I believe I will run in November.

Symonds is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Center High School and works at Baumfolder Corp. in Sidney.

Symonds wife is employed by Shelby Chiropractic, where she is a massage therapist. The family are members of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

In his spare time, Symonds likes to golf, do yard work, go camping and enjoys entertaining family and friends.

Symonds noted that he enjoys living in Botkins. “I am proud to live in Botkins because it is a very active and friendly community.”

Meeting rescheduled BOTKINS — Botkins Village Council will hold its next regular meeting on May 28. The May 14 council meeting was rescheduled due to lack of a quorum because three council members were unable to attend.

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Reporters: Ally Bergman John Husa Stephany McEldowney Adviser: Elaine Schweller-Snyder

Issue #33 - May 23, 2013

Another year of outstanding art and artists

The best of the best BY: ALLY BERGMAN Throughout the four years of high school, every class has those few students who compete for the two top slots in their grade. Valedictorian and salutatorian are two titles that can only be achieved through hard work. The class of 2013’s top student has been identified as Samantha Neumeier with Jacob Haller closely behind as number two.

It may come as no shock that these two have managed to secure the top two spots in this year’s graduating class. The schools and programs they will be entering next year alone shows their supreme intellectual ability.

Valedictorian Samantha Neumeier will be attending Youngstown for two years and then Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) for four. This will allow her to secure her Bachelors and her MD in six years.

Salutatorian Jacob Haller has chosen Purdue to spend his next couple years of school. He plans to study and major in chemical engineering.

When asked how it felt to be at the top of their class, both gave modest answers. “It’s a great accomplishment,” said Haller.

Neumeier agreed, adding, “I’m really happy. It makes me feel like my hard work has paid off.” Paid off literally: Neumeier’s college will be giving her an extra $2000 a year for achieving her valedictorian status.

At every graduation, the valedictorian and salutatorian are required to give speeches addressing their class, faculty, and parents. Neumeier said, “I’m a little nervous but my goal is to not sound repetitive. I just want to make sure I thank everyone who has helped me get here.” Haller added, “I’m not really nervous, I’m just not looking forward to trying to write it.”

Being at the top of your class is an impressive feat and we couldn’t be happier to see these two fulfill the spots. They both prove that studying hard and maintaining good grades really pays off.

BY: STEPHANY MCELDOWNEY In May of each school year, art students get busy putting the finishing touches on their art projects for the Annual Art Show. All art classes are represented - Art Fundamentals, Drawing and Painting, Studio Art, and Ceramics. First, second and third ribbons are awarded in drawing, painting, and ceramics. There are also first, second, and third place winners in each grade - freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior.

There are also speciality awards that are voted on by the school and members of the administration --Teachers’ Choice, Students’ Choice, President’s Choice, Principal’s Choice, Assistant Principal’s Choice, and Business Manager’s Choice.

Top photo: First place Painting: “Reflections” by junior Erick Collier Left photo: First place Ceramics: “Box with Lid” by sophomore Maria Pannapara Right photo: First place Drawing: “Self-Portrait” by senior Nick Cummons

Burning summer fun BY: JOHN HUSA With summer only being a few weeks away, everybody is catching summer fever, getting ready for warm sunny days. Despite the heavy anticipation, there is one thing that dampens some people’s plans, and that is a summer job.

Not everybody hates his or her job, as some students enjoy it or find it relaxing. Many of the students need a summer job to pay for gas, sport camps, or college, or simply want some extra cash.

Junior Erick Collier works as a janitor for Holy Angels, and says that he enjoys it as he makes good pay and it is a relaxing job for him. Sophomore Travis Thornton works for his dad at Tom’s Lawn and Landscape, so he can save money to go towards his Euro trip to London and Paris.

Junior Madilyn Brown is not only working one job this summer, she is doing three! She is lifeguarding at the Sidney pool, teaching gymnastics at the YMCA in Piqua, and working at the B.K. Root Beer Stand in Sidney. Brown says, “I am doing three jobs because I like to stay busy, and want to save up for college. It is also nice to have some extra cash for the summer!”

Sophomore Olivia Slagle also has more than one job, as she is a lifeguard at the Piqua Country Club and works at Smoke’n Jo’s in Sidney. Slagle says, “I like my jobs since Smoke’n Jo’s works well with my schedule, and I can be outside and get a nice tan lifeguarding.”

Students from Lehman clearly stay busy with their work in the summer, and are involved in a variety of jobs.

It would be no surprise to see many of these student’s faces around the community this summer. Whether the students are ready or not work, at least they know summer will come along with it!

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The chapter adviser, Chad Berning, distributed the following awards: Star Greenhand: Phillip Greve, Ben Aufderhaar and Kyle Maurer.

Star Chapter Award: Kaylee Bailey.

Don Topp Memorial Award: Lucas Buehler.

Best Shop Project: Senior Ross Kohler and Freshman Nolan Greve.

Top Fruit Sales: first place, Ben Aufderhaar; second place, Heath Geyer; and third place, Andy Egbert, Zach Egbert and Abby Russell.

Junior Leadership Award: Michaela Kramer and Rachelle Maurer.

Blue and Gold Award: Evan Dietz, Andy Egbert, Zach Egbert, Hannah Koch and Abby Russell.

Dekalb Award: Logan Russell.

Honorary Chapter Degrees: Rob and Dana Koch, and Jason Boyer.

Scholastic Awards are made to the FFA members in each grade with the highest GPA. Senior Faye Kennedy, Junior Courtney Kohler, Sophomores Phillip Greve and Freshmen Ryan Egbert, Erik Greve and Kyle Maurer received the awards.

Michaela Kramer was crowned the 2012-13 chapter queen.

The banquet concluded with the installation of the 2013-14 officers: President Michaela Kramer, Vice President Rachelle Maurer, Secretary Erin Place, Treasurer Lucas Buehler, Reporter Allison Guckes, Student Adviser Derek Shaffer, Sentinel Courtney Kohler and Historian Emily Brown.

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increase testosterone, improve libido, help build muscle or strength, or have any other benefits compared with a placebo.

I think that prescribing testosterone for decreased libido is Sexual reasonable. health is important, and properly used, testosterone is effective for many people (but not everybody) and has few risks. However, as always, I feel strongly that everyone should know both the risks and benefits of taking a particular medication before starting it. Some men will be willing to take the risk; others won’t and shouldn’t.

Money spent to keep kids from smoking is no bribe DEAR ABBY: money I ever I was surprised spent. — REto see you equate TIRED CLINIa concerned CAL SOCIAL grandmother’s WORKER creative solution D E A R to smoking with R.C.S.W.: Oh me, bribery in your oh my, did I get Feb. 14 column. clobbered for my The word “bribe” response to that Dear has a negative letter. Out of the Abby connotation. hundreds of letAbigail What the grandters and emails mother did was Van Buren received, only offer an incentive, ONE person NOT a bribe, that will agreed with me. The rest benefit her grandchildren were smokin’ mad. Read in the long run. I think on: the woman should be DEAR ABBY: In my congratulated. many years as a school Now for a disclaimer: psychologist, I have counWhen my daughter was seled hundreds of par14, I came up with the ents and teachers about same idea in the form of dealing with behavioral a wager. I bet her that if issues in children. I often she could resist peer make the distinction bepressure and not become tween a “bribe” and a “rea smoker by the time she ward” by describing a was 21, I would buy her bribe as something you the dress of her dreams. give someone to do someTo my delight, she won thing dishonest, while a the bet. By then she was reward is given for doing studying to become a ma- something commendable. rine biologist, so instead What she did was reward of a dress, the money their good choice in not went toward a wetsuit. developing a potentially At 43, she’s still a non- fatal habit. — OLDsmoker and she has now SCHOOL PSYCHOLOmade that same bet with GIST her children. It’s the best DEAR ABBY: When

you give someone money for something that has already been completed, it’s a paycheck and not a bribe. It was pointed out to me that few of us would continue to go to work if we weren’t paid for it, and those grandchildren were being paid for “work” that was already completed. It’s an important distinction that may be helpful for parents and other adults to understand. — FORMER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEAR ABBY: I disagree with your answer!

What that grandmother did was REWARD her grandchildren, not bribe them. A lot of pressure is put on teens, and it takes considerable willpower and maturity to avoid some of these temptations.

At 16 or 17, it is hard for them to imagine being over 30, and none of them can imagine being 60 or 70 with lung disease.

Hooray for grandparents who can help them avoid adopting a life-threatening habit in any way they can!

— GRANDMOTHER IN IOWA

DEAR ABBY: I told my son I would give him $1,000 at the age of 21 if he didn’t smoke. It wasn’t bribery. It was a great tool to combat peer pressure. Whenever he was offered a cigarette, he could simply say he had a better offer. Not only did it work, the other kids were envious. — MICHIGAN MOM DEAR ABBY: My pre-teen daughter was devastated when her maternal grandfather died from the effects of emphysema. In spite of it, she took up smoking in her teens. We threatened her, grounded her, took away privileges, even tried guilt trips. Nothing worked. Her choice to smoke was influenced by her peer group.

I would have mortgaged our home, sold our possessions and borrowed money from the bank if I thought I could have altered her choice by bribing her. By the way, she has been diagnosed with pre-cancerous cells, but even this hasn’t been enough to cause her to quit. — WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING

75 years

May 23, 1938 Erection of the first of the new 30-minute parking signs for certain areas about the public square was completed this morning on the west side of the court house.

These signs mark off two spaces at each end of the block and two spaces on each side of the alley intersections in the center of the block. Erection of these signs was in accordance with a plan worked out by Service Director Robert Horn and a committee from the Sidney Merchants association and approved by the city council at its last meeting.

——— Mayor Sexauer today called attention to the dangerous condition of the bridge on Oak avenue over the Big Four railroad tracks. The mayor stated that after a thorough investigation it was found that the bridge should be repaired or taken down by the county commissioners in the immediate future due to its danger to pedestrians. He indicated he would request council at its next meeting to contact the commissioners relative to this matter.

50 years May 23, 1963 A recent graduate of the Landmark Feed school at Columbus, is Raymond (Dick) Regula of Jackson Center, manager of the Gutman branch of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau Landmark elevator.

A graduate of Jackson Center High School in 1953, Regula has been employed at Gutman since that time.

——— T.E. Kramer, an elder in the First Presbyterian Church, Sidney, has returned from Des Moines, Iowa, where he was a delegate to the 175th United Presbyterian General Assembly.

Kramer was lay commissioner to the annual assembly, representing the Miami presbytery of the Ohio synod.

25 years May 23, 1988 The Sidney Dance Company will perform Saturday as part of the entertainment at the MayFest.

Appearing with Company 1 will be Kathy Beavers, daughter of Mtr. And Mrs. Tam Beavers, 433 1/2 S. Miami Ave.; Brittney Eikenberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eikenberry, 684 Westover Drive; Jon Elsass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Elsass, 722 Arrowhead Drive, and Erin Lasko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lasko, 18760 State Route 47 East. Also Shafali Lai, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mahendra Lal, 725 Winding Ridge Drive; Jennifer Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith, 561 Bon Air Drive, and Ashley Valentine, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Philip Valentine, 132 Woodhaven Drive. Members of Company II include Jennifer Barber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barber, 741 Crescent Drive; Nyky Buehler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buehler, 15777 Lucas- Geib Road, Anna, and Melissa Carmen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Carmen, 1062 Colonial Drive. And Anne Leistner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Leistner, 744 Parkwood Drive; Deanna Losh, daughter of Debbie Losh, 13090 Ailes Road, Anna; Doreen Schroerlucke, 1514 Fair Oaks Drive, and Emily Schurr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Schurr, 1760 Fair Oaks Drive.

——— RUSSIA — The long hours of practice are paying off for Russia High School student Jo Ann Goubeaux as she has been selected to play in the All-Ohio State Fair Band.

Miss Goubeaux, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goubeaux, 4161 Miller Road, is one of 300 youths chosen from 1,200 applicants. After six days of rehearsals, the band will perform at the Ohio State Fair, Aug. 4-19.

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, May 24, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be careful, because today's Full Moon can create an accident-prone energy for your sign. Therefore, pay attention to everything you say and do today. Be mindful.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Full Moon's energy could create financial problems for you today. Make sure you know what's happening with your bank account and your finances in general. Just do it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The only Full Moon directly opposite your sign all year is taking place today.

This is why relations with others, especially partners and close friends, might be tense. Patience.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Because the Moon is your ruler, of course you will feel the tension of today's Full Moon. In particular, it could create problems with co-workers.

Cut others some slack.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Tension with others, especially in group situations, is likely because of today's Full Moon. Just use your charm and diplomacy to keep a lid on things. (You're a pro.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This particular Full Moon puts you at odds, juggling the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and your job. Right now, you can't ignore your job.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be careful, because this is a mildly accident-prone day for you. Avoid controversial subjects, especially politics, religion and racial issues. Keep it light.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Disputes about financial matters and the ownership of something could arise today. Wait a few days, and the dust will settle -- guaranteed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place today, which makes you more emotional than usual.

Demonstrate grace under pressure when dealing with close friends and partners.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be tolerant at work with customers and co-workers, because everybody can feel the tension of today's Full Moon, especially you. But hey, this happens every month, and we all survive, right?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be patient with your children or the kids you work with. The Full Moon today can stir up everybody's emotions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even the family dog's.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Stay focused on home, family and domestic issues, even though you feel torn by the demands of your external world. You cannot ignore what's going on at home right now.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong social conscience, which is why you want to make the world a better place.

You're skilled at using words, especially in a philosophical way. Because of this, you often influence others. Privately, you are quite reserved. Good news for you: Your year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big!

Birthdate of: Bob Dylan, singer; Kristen Scott Thomas, actress; Joseph Brodsky, poet/Nobel Laureate. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents tarconservative geted groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer lawmakers’ further questions, citing her Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate herself.

In one of the most electric moments since the IRS controversy erupted nearly two weeks ago, Lois Lerner unwaveringly — but briefly — defended herself before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. But she would say no more, citing legal advice in the face of a federal investigation.

Members of Congress have angrily complained that Lerner and other high-ranking IRS officials did not inform them that conservative groups were singled out, even though lawmakers repeatedly asked the IRS about it after hearing complaints from local tea party groups.

The Justice Department has launched a criminal probe of the murky events over the 2010 and 2012 election campaigns, saying it is looking into potential civil rights violations.

Top IRS officials say Lerner didn’t tell them for nearly a year after she learned that agents working under her had improperly singled out conservative groups for additional scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.

Under unrelenting criticism — most forcefully from Republicans but also from Democrats and people outside politics — administration officials from President Barack Obama on down have denounced the targeting as inappropriate and inexcusable.

Lerner, who heads the IRS division that handles applications for taxexempt status and first disclosed the targeting at a legal conference, has said the same. But she also spoke up for herself Wednesday, sitting stern-faced at the committee witness table.

“I have not done anything wrong,” she said. “I have not broken any laws, I have not violated any IRS rules or regulations, and I have not provided false information to this or any other congressional committee.”

By one lawmaker’s count, Lerner was asked 14 times by members of Congress or their staffs without revealing that the groups had been targeted. On Wednesday, lawmakers didn’t get a chance to ask Lerner again.

Nine minutes after she began speaking, Lerner was excused, though committee Chairman Darrell Issa, RCalif., said he might recall her. Issa said Lerner may have forfeited her Fifth Amendment privilege not to testify by giving an opening statement. But several law professors were skeptical Issa could make that stick.

By leaving early, Lerner missed out on a six-hour grilling that three other witnesses endured.

The hearing was Congress’ third on the IRS controversy in the past week. Taken together, testimony by current and former officials indicates that Lerner’s actions were consistent with theirs: Once officials learned that conservative groups were being targeted, they say they made sure the practice was stopped, but they were slow to tell superiors, if they did so at all.

They also didn’t tell Congress, until Lerner herself made it public at a May 10 legal conference.

“Think about it. For more than a year, the IRS knew that it had inappropriately targeted groups of Americans based on their political beliefs without mentioning it,” Issa said. “There seemed to be a culture of insulation that puts higher priority on deniability than addressing blatant wrongdoing.”

The hearings have been notable for what they have not shown as well as what they have.

No evidence has emerged that anyone outside the IRS, including the White House, directed agents to go after conservative groups. And there has been no evidence that anyone outside the IRS was made aware that the groups were being targeted until a few weeks before the inspector general released his report on the situation last week.

Still, Obama’s top spokesman said Wednesday the White House is facing “legitimate criticisms” for its shifting accounts about who knew what, and when they knew it.

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away last weekend, Pence said she is pleased that IRS officials are being questioned in congressional hearings.

“I am mildly surprised and extremely happy,” Pence said.

During hearings on Wednesday, Jordan questioned former IRS Commissioner Douglas Schulman on why he was unaware of the activity when the IRS received 132 letters from congressmen expressing concerns on the issue, which was the subject of 42 major news stories on the subject and that he was at the White House 118 times from April 2010 to March 2013.

According to the Associated Press, Lois Lerner, who oversees an IRS office that processes applications for tax-exempt status, said she has done nothing wrong. Lerner invoked her Fifth Amendment right to avoid incriminating herself.

“The irony of the situation is that Lois Lerner, IRS director of exempt organizations, wants Congress to respect her right to the Fifth Amendment, while denying Liberty Groups their right to the First Amendment,” Pence said.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, mentioned the Shelby County Liberty Group’s treatment by the IRS during his questioning the agency officials.

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The purpose of this hearing is to consider and decide the appeal of Brian Holthaus 12508 Maple Grove Rd., Minster, Ohio 45865. Where he is asking for variance of 10 feet in lieu of 15 feet for side setback.

The property is located at 12508 Maple Grove Rd., Minster, Ohio 45865 McLean Township, Shelby County, Ohio.

The board of Zoning Appeals, McLean Township, Shelby County, Ohio Kenneth Meyer, Chairman of Zoning Appeals Board May 23

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Superintendent of the Anna Local Schools, 1 McRill Way, P.O. Box 169, Anna, OH 45302-0169, until twelve o·clock noon on Monday, June 10, 2013 for reconstructing the parking lot at Anna Elementary School.

Specifications for this project will be available May 29, 2013.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond of 100% of the bid or by a certified check in an amount not less than 10% of the bid payable to the Treasurer of the Anna Local Schools.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES DISCLOSURE: Successful bidder shall file an Affidavit of Contract or Supplies on Non-Delinquency of Personal Property Taxes as required under Ohio Revised Code 5719.042.

May 23, 30 NOTICE: The Sidney City Schools receive federal Special Education IDEA Part B funds to assist with the education of handicapped children ages 3 through 21. Community members who would like to have input into the planning for the use of the federal funds are welcome to provide comment during our public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 5:30 pm in the Board of Education building community room.

Lost & Found LOST: Jackson is a Corgi/Jack Russell mix, about 5 years old, 10-12 lbs. Stand up ears, white around mouth and down chest, on feet, everything else is sable brown. Wearing a red collar. Very much missed.

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Yard Sale NEWPORT, 2795 Kaiser Road, Thursday & Friday 9am5pm, Saturday 9am-noon, Fishing & hunting equipment, chipper- shredder, compressor, dishes, roaster, pots, pans, boys bike 26", Dogloo House, Rollaway bed, much more!!

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SIDNEY, 225 East Clay, Friday, May 24, 9-6 and Saturday, May 25, 9-3. Huge Three Family Yard Sale! 1000s of items, picture frames, ash trays, vintage copper Jello molds, occupied Japan figurines, household items, computer stand, toys are just a few of the items for sale! There is much, much more!!!

SIDNEY, 2255 River Road, Friday & Saturday, 9-6. New cement mixer, large Shop Vac, some furniture, some women's Harley tops, motorcycle bag, lots of miscellaneous.

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Civitas Media, a growing leader in local news, is looking for full time experienced paginators with copy editing backgrounds for its Miamisburg, Ohio hub. Paginators will be expected to design pages for a variety of newspapers and special sections in InDesign while copy editing editorial content and writing headlines. Evening and weekend hours. Wages based on experience. Health, vision, dental, vacation.

Email a resume, clips and references to: jmullen@civitasmedia.com Drivers & Delivery

SIDNEY, 537 Wilson Avenue, Friday 9am-5pm, freezer, heater, car carrier, trading cards, toys, rug, Frappe maker, bedding, mens plus size clothing, womens size 10-plus size, maternity, childrens boys & girls, all clothing $1 each, coats, much more!

SIDNEY, 630 Foraker Ave, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, Moving sale!! Sectional. side by side refrigerator, full & twin bed, patio furniture, Household items, Tons of dvd's, furniture, clothes, Lots of miscellaneous SIDNEY, 980 Fair Road, Friday 8am-5pm, Sidney middle school FCCLA Garage sale, Clothing & Miscellaneous, Donations go to 2 members for National FCCLA Competition, your support will be appreciated, there will be a bake sale.

VERSAILLES, 7472 Beamsville-Webster Road, May 25, 95, May 26, Noon-? Sue's Barn Sale! Antiques and primitives, Longaberger/ hen baskets, nice furniture, 40 pcs stoneware including crocks, jugs, water coolers and butter churns, pictures, cookbooks, linens, treadmill and more. No early sales!

Accounting /Financial CASHLAND in Sidney is hiring PART TIME careers.cashamerica.com

Payroll/ Administrative Coordinator Local janitorial company seeking full-time Payroll/ Administrative Coordinator. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates must have a High School diploma (GED) with secondary education in Business and/ or Information Technology and excellent organizational, communication, computer, and time management skills. The ability to work with all levels of management, staff, and vendors while prioritizing daily work will be necessary. Previous payroll experience will be given preference. We offer competitive pay, bonuses, paid vacation, and more.

Qualified applicants need only apply.

Please send resumes to Clean All Services Attn: James Sharp P.O. Box 4127 Sidney, Ohio 45365

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Anyone interested in a photography internship (unpaid) at the Sidney Daily News this summer should email examples of their work and a resume to: Chief Photographer Luke Gronneberg lgronneberg@ civitasmedia.com or drop them off at the office: 1451 N. Vandemark Road Sidney, Ohio 45365

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CNC MACHINISTS HARTZELL PROPELLER INC. in Piqua, is seeking experienced CNC Machinists to set up and operate multiple CNC machines including 3 axis mills, lathes and multiaxis mill-turns Submit application and resume to: http://hartzellprop.com/ab out/employment/ EEO/AA Employer FLEET MANAGER Continental Express Inc., a full service transportation company that specializes in hauling refrigerated food products is currently seeking a Fleet Manager for its Sidney terminal.

We are currently looking for a career minded individual in our Operations Department.

This person will manage the activities of Regional Drivers primarily via computer and telephone to ensure the efficient & safe transport of our customers· goods. This involves communicating instructions to drivers about freight pick-up and delivery, transmitting load assignments, routing, trip planning, promoting safety, and interaction with customers regarding pickup and delivery information. The ideal candidate must possess excellent computer, communication, time-management and decision making skills. Prior supervisory/management experience desired and 2 or 4 year degree preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. For consideration send resume to mgoubeaux@ceioh.com or apply in person.

Continental Express Inc. 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH 45365

Interns will gain invaluable first-hand experience covering a wide range of subjects.

The experience could also help fulfill college requirements for on-the-job training.

Mechanics Diesel Technician Full time position maintaining, inspecting, servicing, and purchasing parts for roll off trucks, excavators, and loaders.

Requirements: Ability to meet all physical requirements (Example: heavy lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, etc.)

Strong communication skills Self-Motivated Welding experience CDL license A willingness to attend additional related training would be beneficial Wage: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour (based upon experience) Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement, Vacation, & Holiday Pay Hemmelgarn Services is a family owned and operated business that believes in creating a positive work environment for its employees.

Apply 8-5PM, Monday-Friday onsite, send to chadg@hemmelgarn services.com, or call (937)498-1553 Hemmelgarn Services, Inc. 624 N. Knoop-Johnston Rd Sidney, OH 45365 Semi-Trailer Mechanics Needed Shop and Mobile Trucks 2nd Shift: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

3rd Shift: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Star Leasing Company East Liberty, OH is the shop/ office location Previous experience working on semi-trailers is required.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

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REPLAY 50 years ago May 23, 1963 Jerry Knoop blames a stubborn corner pin for preventing him from duplicating a perfect performance in the Trio bowling league at Bel-Mar Lanes.

Knoop struck out for 11 Xs in the game and a 280.

25 years ago May 23, 1988 Fort Loramie finished up Shelby County League play with a perfect record, the final one being 7-0 over Anna behind Terry Gaier. Gaier struck out nine on a two-hitter and belted a three-run homer.

10 years ago May 23, 2003 The Minster boys have the lead after the 3200 relay and three field events in the Division III District Track Meet. Minster’s 3200 relay team was second with the foursome of Phil Winner, Michael McGowan, Austin Winner and Kevin Kuehner. Tony Luebke of Minster won the shot put at 49-3/4.

OF LOCAL INTEREST Hoying on 7-day DL Texas Rangers outfield prospect and Fort Loramie native Jared Hoying has been put on the seven-day disabled list, reported the Class “AA” F r i s c o Roughriders of the Texas League.

On Sunday afternoon he suffered a hamstring pull. Hoying also had a hamstring injury during 2010, his rookie year in pro baseball. His current batting average is .242.

CALENDAR High School sports FRIDAY Baseball Division IV District At Newton Lehman vs. Arcanum-Southeastern winner, 5 p.m. Winner to Springfield Regional May 30.

At Centerville Russia vs. Cincinnati Country Day-Fayetteville winner, 5 p.m. Winner to Springfield Regional May 30.

Track and field Division I District finals at Piqua

QUOTE OF THE DAY “There isn’t a player that has wowed or completely dominated college or international ball to create that buzz or whatever.”

— Ryan Blake, the NBA’s senior director of scouting operations, on this year’s NBA Draft, which takes place on June 27

ON THIS DATE IN 1901 — The Cleveland Indians score nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Senators 14-13.

1935 — The first major league night game, scheduled for Cincinnati, is postponed because of rain.

2002 — Los Angeles Dodgers’ slugger Shawn Green becomes the 14th man in major league history to homer four times in a game and sets a big league record with 19 total bases. He is 6-for-6, scoring six times with seven RBIs in a 16-3 win at Milwaukee.

Strange double lifts Reds NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Phillips and the Cincinnati Reds are getting the good bounces right now. Ike Davis and the New York Mets certainly are not.

Phillips sent a strange double spinning over first base to break a ninth-inning tie and the Reds completed a threegame sweep of the struggling Mets with a 7-4 victory Wednesday.

Joey Votto homered and Zack Cozart had a career-high four hits, all off Matt Harvey, in a game that featured a little bit of everything — including a testy exchange in the dugout between Cincinnati starter Mat Latos and teammate Jay Bruce.

“It was just an issue between the team and it’s going to stay that way,” Bruce said.

“The only reason anyone knows about it is because the TVs caught it, but stuff happens all the time. It’s over.

We’re a team, we’re a family.

Things like that happen, so everything’s good and it’s a non-issue.”

After their spat, the Reds regrouped and won for the 10th time in 12 games. They finished a 7-2 trip against the bottom three teams in the NL East, moving a season-best 11 games over .500 at 29-18.

“We closed it out strong. We won the last three innings even though they made it tough and they had the winning run on second a couple times,” manager Dusty Baker said. “We were kind of flirting with danger quite a few times, but our defense saved us.”

Harvey appeared headed for his first loss of the season before the Mets rallied.

Rick Ankiel had three extra-base hits and two RBIs for New York, including a tying triple with two outs in the seventh. Daniel Murphy added three hits and drove in

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CINCINNATI REDS' Joey Votto hits a two-run homer during the third inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field Wednesday in New York. two runs from the leadoff spot.

With the score tied at 4 in the ninth, Shin-Soo Choo legged out a leadoff double against Bobby Parnell (4-1) and reached third on a groundout. Votto was intentionally walked before Phillips hit a cue shot toward first base.

The ball hit the baseline and bounced over Davis’ glove in front of the bag. Determining he had no chance to throw out Choo at the plate or start an inning-ending double play, Davis shied away from touching the ball — thinking it would go foul. But it bounded over the bag and was called fair by umpire Phil Cuzzi.

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Choo scored the tiebreaking run and Davis was left shaking his head as Mets manager Terry Collins came out to argue.

“Anytime you lose a game it’s not fun — especially on a play like that,” Davis said.

“Everything that can go wrong right now for me is going wrong.”

Pinch-hitter Todd Frazier fisted a two-run single into center to make it 7-4.

Alfredo Simon (4-1) worked around Cozart’s throwing error in the eighth, and Aroldis Chapman got his 10th save in 12 tries.

New York fell to 2-11 in its past 13 home games.

“I made all my pitches, hit all my spots,” Parnell said.

“Broken bats and little flairs.

Penley

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What can you do?”

In a matchup of unbeaten young right-handers, Harvey and Latos took a 2-all duel into the seventh, when Cozart sparked a Reds rally with his fourth hit. Votto also singled and Phillips grounded an RBI single just inside third base.

That was it for Harvey, who walked off to a warm ovation from a crowd of 30,415 that included more than 8,000 area students on Weather Education Day at Citi Field.

Bruce’s run-scoring groundout gave Latos a tworun lead, but he couldn’t hold it. Murphy hit an RBI single with two outs in the seventh and Ankiel tripled high off the left-field wall to tie it.

J.J. Hoover retired David Wright on a popup to keep the score tied.

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Sidney players named All-North The Greater Western Ohio Conference recently announced its all-division teams, and Sidney was well-represented, with five named to the All-North baseball team, and five to the All-North softball team.

In baseball, Sidney had three players named to the first team in Connor Echols, Jacob Lochard and Preston Heath.

Echols, just a sophomore, was named as a pitcher after going 6-2 with a 1.87 earned run average in 45 innings of work. He also led the Jackets in hitting with a .342 average, and in hits with 27.

Heath, a senior, was named in the outfield after hitting .333 for the Jackets, and Lochard was named at first base after hitting .297 with a team-high five doubles and 11 RBIs. He’s also a senior.

Two more were named to the second team in junior third baseman Bobby Benshoff and junior outfielder Ryan Penley.

Benshoff led the Jackets in RBIs with 25, nearly twice as many as the next-highest on the team. He hit .338 and

Piqua, senior; Haley Dotson, Piqua, senior; Brionna Greer, Greenville, junior; Ashton Kester, Greenville, freshman; Haleigh Luce, Greenville, junior; Kaity McCawley, Piqua, senior; Allison Pierce, Troy, sophomore; Ally Russell, Greenville, sophomkore; Amber Smith, Troy; Emily Smith, Piqua, junior; Cassie Thompson, Vandalia, senior.

SECOND TEAM — Megan Anderson, Piqua, freshman; Madison Barker, Sidney, junior; Janise Humell, Piqua,junior; Karlee Lennen, Greenville, junior; Grace Lochard, Sidney, junior; Mackenzie Martin, Bandalia, junior; Allison Minnich, Greenville, freshman; Josie Raterman, Sidney, junior; Megan Schreiber, Troy, sophomore; Jamie Snay, Troy, senior; Shauntel Whitfield, Piqua, sophomore.

Special Mention Sidney — Maci Homan, sophomore; Courtney Phelps, sophomore.

Trotwood — Krysta Coleman, senior.

Vandalia — Jessica Martin, senior; Shelby Martin, junior; Ashley McCray, senior.

Greenville — Jazzlyn Petry, FIRST TEAM — Erin Al- freshman.

Vandalia — Mitch Gremling, Troy — Brittney Sowers, junfreshman; Alex Schulke, sopho- bright, Greenville, senior; Kaci more.

Cotrell, Piqua, senior; Alex Cox, ior; Alex Wilt, sophomore.

Troy — Zach Kendall, junior. scored 14 runs.

Penley led the team in at• In softball, five Lady bas with 89 and had 25 hits, Jackets were recognized second on the team behind as All-North Division, Echols. He hit .281. three on the second team FIRST TEAM — Dylan Cas- and two more on the specaden, Troy, senior; Connor cial` mention list.

Echols, Sidney, sophomore; Barker was Sidney’s No. 1 Erin Hansman, Vandalia, senior; pitcher, throwing 1052/3 inPreston Heath, Sidney, senior; Greg Johnson, Troy, junior; nings and finishing with 65 Jacob Larger, Vandalia, junior; strikeouts and a 4.51 earned Jacob Lochard, Sidney, sen- run average.

Lochard finished with a ior; Brian Marsh, Piqua, senior; John Myers, Vandalia,senior; .274 batting average, scoring Colton Nealeigh, Greenville, jun- 16 runs and getting 17 hits ior; Jacob Teague, Piqua, junior; this season, including three Devin Wood, Greenville, senior; doubles.

Pete Yorgen, Vandalia, senior.

Raterman, meanwhile, led SECOND TEAM — Bobby the Lady Jackets in hitting Benshoff, Sidney, junior; with a .369 average, and also Devin Blakeley, Troy, senior; Ryan Eldridge, Greenville, junior; led in RBIs, doubles and home Noah Gertner, Piqua, sophomore; runs, hitting three out this Cameron Gordon, Piqua, junior; season.

Mitch Grafton, Vandalia, senior; All three are juniors.

Ben Langdon, Troy, junior; Alex Two more Sidney players Magoteaux, Troy, junior; Alex were named to the North honMurphy, Vandalia, sophomore; orable mention list in sophoIan Nadolny, Troy, senior; Ryan more outfielder Maci Homan Penley, Sidney, junior. and sophomore shortstop Special Mention Courtney Phelps. Homan hit Greenville — Austin Baumgardner, junior; Kyle Bruner, jun- .278 this season and Phelps ior, Cole Ward, junior; Quinton .263, with 20 hits, second on the team.

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Crestview stuns Minster in district COLDWATER — There will be a new Division IV state baseball champion this season for the first time in three years after two-time defending state champion Minster lost to Crestview 10-2 in district semifinal action at Coldwater Wednesday afternoon.

The loss ended the Wildcats’ season at 21-3.

The finished as the No. 2-ranked team in the state.

Crestview advances with a 16-6 mark.

Minster was unable to overcome a disastrous start to the contest.

Starter Devon Poeppelman was roughed up for seven runs, six of the earned, and four hits in just two-thirds of an inning. He hurt himself by issuing three walks.

Minster coach Mike Wiss went to ace Adam Niemeyer before the first ended and he was effective, allowing seven hits and striking out 14 over the last 61/3 innings.

But the Minster bats couldn’t get going Crestview’s against Damien Helm, who finished with a three hitter and struck out 10 in going the distance.

Minster got one run back in the bottom of the first, but Crestview added two more in the top of the third to open up a 9-1 bulge. The SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg Knights then added a LEHMAN CATCHER Max Schutt comes down on top of Riverside’s Dustin run in the fifth to bring Proffitt with the ball in his glove on this play at the plate Wednesday at Botkins in Division IV Sectional final baseball action. Daniels was out on the play.

Cavs edge Pirates for district final berth BOTKINS — Lehman freshman pitcher Nate Bosway allowed Riverside just three hits and one unearned run in the first inning to lead the Lehman Cavaliers to their fifth sectional title in the past six years, 3-1 in Division IV baseball action at Botkins.

The Cavaliers are now 20-7 and will face either Arcanum or Southeastern Friday at 5 p.m. at Newton in the district championship game.

“It was an excellentplayed game by two good teams,” said Lehman head coach Dave King. “I thought (Dallas) Daniels did a great job for Riverside, and what can you say about Nate (Bosway)? To hold a team of that calibre to three hits and one unearned run is really doing the job.”

Riverside scored its only run in the first when Dustin Proffitt reached on an error, stole second and scored on Landon Kelsey’s double.

It looked like that might be enough because Daniels was holding the Cavaliers

scoreless through the first four.

But then the Pirate defense let down and the Cavaliers pounced.

Greg Spearman reached on an error and stole second, then AJ Hemmelgarn’s fly ball to left-center was dropped when the outfielders collided, putting runners on second and third.

Cole Proffitt then rapped a two-run single to put the Cavs on top.

The Cavs got a break when catcher’s interference was called with Andrew Gilardi batting with two out. Austin Arnold then singled to center to score pinchrunner Stephen Blenman with the third run of the inning.

tional County baseball powers in Russia and Fort Loramie.

And two of the most successful coaches in the area in Rick Gold (Russia) and Bill Sturwold (Fort Loramie).

But it was still Russia and Fort Loramie — and the rivals were playing for a Division IV sectional title at Hardman Field Wednesday.

So Russia pitcher Treg Francis, who prefers to let his play do the talking, couldn’t help but break into a smile after the Raiders avenged two regular season losses with an 8-4 victory.

Russia will play the Country Day-Fayetteville winner at 5 p.m.

Friday at Centerville.

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Records: Lehman 20-7, innings and combined Riverside 18-9. with Nolan Francis on a Next game: Friday, district finals at Newton vs. Arcanum- three-hitter, said.

And you can bet Gold Sutheastern winners at 5 p.m. was as well — knowing —— the Raiders would be Raiders oust facing Russia kryptonite Fort Loramie in Seth Guillozet.

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the Wildcats precariously close to being runruled.

Crestview outhit the Wildcats 11-3.

“The kids all went with me to watch the Helm kid against Fort Jennings,” said Wiss.

“And we didn’t see one thing in that game that would have told us he would hold us to three hits today, or that their 7, 8 and 9 hitters would hit seven balls out of the infield.

“I guess I just did not see the Crestview team last week that I saw today.” he added. “And that’s rising to the occasion against a highranked team. Crestview did a good job of hitting to the opposite field.”

For Minster, Poeppelman had two of the three hits, both of them doubles.

Helm was just as effective at the plate, going 3-for-4 for the Knights, with a double and a triple.

The loss also ended an amazing run in baseball for the seniors on the Minster squad, and Wiss made note of it.

“This group of seniors was 27-1 as freshmen on the JV team, then had records of 23-8, 26-6 and 21-3 on varsity,” Wiss said. “So in four years, they were 98-16 with (state champitwo onship) rings. You can be disappointed and I understand why. But it’s a great group of kids and Minster baseball has be-

come important in this town. It’s been a great four yeats to watch those guys.”

The linescore: WL-Salem ....000 003 0_3 8 1 Minster .....100 000 1_ 2 3 2 Helm (WP) and Owens; Poeppelman (LP), Niemeyer (1) and Wolf.

Records: Minster 21-3, Crestview 16-6.

—— Lady Wildcats edged in semi’s WAPAKONETA — Minster scored in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 1-1, but Hardin Northern pushed across a run in the bottom of the inning to pull out a 3-2 victory over the Lady Wildcats in Division IV District semifinal softball action here Wednesday.

The loss ends Minster’s season at 20-9.

Minster took a 1-0 lead with a run in the top of the third, but Northern got two in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead.

Minster wound up with seven hits, two each

by Sara Hosey and Regan Hahn. One of Hosey’s hits was a triple, and Kayla Richard also had a triple.

Richard was the tough-luck loser, going the distance on an eighthitter, with four strikeouts. She finished the season 20-8 with a 1.89 ERA in 1702/3 innings.

The linescore: Minster ........001 000 1_2 7 2 Hardin Nor. .000 020 1_3 8 1 WP: Bame; LP: Richard.

Records: Minster 10-9.

Davidson’s homer puts Versailles in district finals

TIPP CITY — The Versailles Tigers jumped to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first, but still needed a run in the last of the sixth to pull out a 4-3 win over West Liberty-Salem in Division III Sectional final baseball action here Wednesday.

The Tigers are now 23-6 and advance to the district championship on Friday at Springboro against either Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy or Cincinnati

Roger Bacon, at 5 p.m.

The Tigers led 3-0 up until the top of the sixth when Salem struck for three to knot the score.

But in the bottom of the inning, Mike Davidson delived a mammoth solo home run to put the Tigers back on top, and that was all it took.

Kyle Niekamp went 52/3 innings and allowed just four hits and three runs, none of them earned. He struck out four and walked two.

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came on in the sixth and wound up getting the win. He did not allow a baserunner over the final 11/3 innings.

For the Tigers, six different players got hits.

In addition to Davidson’s homer, Niekamp had a double.

The linescore: Crestview..702 010 0_10 11 0 Versailles ....300 001 x_4 6 3 WP: Langenkamp Records: Versailles 23-6, WL-Salem 21-7.

Next game: Friday, district finals vs. Cincinnati HillsRoger Bacon winner, 5 p.m. at Springboro.

Dirtbags win youth tourney The Ohio Dirtbags U14 baseball team recently played in and won the sixth annual Mark A. Kreusch Memorial Tournament in Dayton.

The team won four straight by scores of 4-2, 14-3, 15-0 and 9-0.

Team members were Donovan Martinez, Austin McLain, Bryce Kleiber, Josh Abbott, Torin Fletcher, Alby Baker, Kiefer Jones, Cole Hofmann, Parker Riley and Nathan Blei.

Coaches were Tony McLain, JJ Kleiber, Jon Hofmann and Dave Riley.

Happy 91st Wayne Gibson

BY DAVE ROSS Sidney football historian Sixty-five years ago Sidney High School hired Miami University product Wayne Gibson as head football coach.

Gibson played fullback at Miami under coaching legend Sid Gillman.

He is pictured from the 1948-49 SHS yearbook.

The Gallipolis, Ohio native went 5-4-0 in 1948 before departing briefly only to return from 1951-

at Miami and also worked a year under Bo Schembechler before a long tenure as an Assistant and Associate Athletic Director concluded his career.

His 1948 Yellow Jackets lost four close games including a 14-12 opener in Sidney to Cincinnati Western Hills, quarterbacked by future baseball notable Don Wayne Gibson Zimmer.

He still resides in Ox55. In 1956 he joined the staff of coach John Pont ford with his wife, the

former Phyllis Bender of Sidney. Wayne remains visible at Miami football practices and games. He turns 91 today.

Two weeks ago I visited the Gibsons in Oxford. Wayne took me to lunch as a pair of factors guided us to the local Bob Evans Restaurant.

First, Wayne likes their biscuits and gravy. Second, his Gallipolis roots spawned a lifetime friendship with Bob Evans himself

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Anna’s Fogt sets district meet record

RUSSIA RIGHT fielder Bryan Drees stretches out to make a diving catch in Division IV Sectional final

RAIDERS “You know, he has stuck it to us three times,” Gold said. “Once last year and twice this year. He is a great pitcher and they are a very good team.”

But Russia was able to take advantage of 10 Fort Loramie walks and one hit batter to lead 5-0 going to the fifth, before

everything changed.

“That was the difference this time,” Gold said. “In the past we have gotten behind, but this time it was us out in front. That was big.”

Russia scored in four of the first five innings.

In the first, Trevor Sherman singled and scored on a wild pitch,

WEST MILTON — The Division III District Track Meet opened Wednesday night at West Milton, and a couple of Anna throwers stole the show.

Anna’s Megan Fogt, who has been behind Fairlawn’s Olivia Cummings all season long in the shot put, uncorked a 45-5.5 attempt Wednesday to win the event and set new meet and school records.

Cummings was second at 40-8.

And Anna’s Ryan Ben Robinson/Civitas Media Spicer came close to a baseball action at Piqua Wednesday. The Raiders new record in the discus beat County rival Fort Loramie 8-4. when he let go a throw of 165-feet, 10 inches to take first place. FairFrom Page 17 lawn’s Cole Cummings while Bryan Drees had a bases-loaded walk to was second at 155-6.

The top four in each bunt single and would Brad McMaken event advance to next The linescore: score on a wild pitch. week’s regional meet, Loramie 000 003 1 — 4 3 0 In the third, hitting Russia 112 013 x — 8 8 2 and Fairlawn already out of the nine hole, GaGuillozet, Braun (3), Guillozet has four qualifiers in the riety drilled a two-run (3), Olberding (5) and Rosen- two Cummings, along double as Russia took garten, Gephart (5).T. Francis, N. with Trey Everett and advantage of four walks Francis (6) and Sherman.

Records: Fort Loramie 12- Anthony Gillem, who from Devin Braun in the were one-two in the long 16, Russia 21-7. inning.

Next game: Friday, district jump.

Russia added a single finals at Centerville vs. Country Fort Loramie’s Qwinrun in the fifth on a Day-Fayetteville winner, 5 p.m. ton Scheer won the pole vault, and the Russia girls and the Anna boys

Tiger says comment hurtful

BY DOUG FERGUSON at an awards dinner south of London shifted Sergio Garcia apolo- suddenly to a racially gized to Tiger Woods for sensitive moment insaying he would serve volving Woods, the No. 1 fried chicken if they were golfer in the world and to have dinner at the the only player of U.S. Open, an ugly addi- African-American hertion to nearly two weeks itage on the PGA Tour. of verbal sparring.

Garcia said he meant What had been a cele- to give a funny answer bration of European golf to a playful question,

and it turned out to be “totally stupid and out of place.”

“I feel sick about it and I feel truly, truly sorry,” he said Wednesday from the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, site of the European Tour's flagship event.

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11 days, dating to the third round of The Players Championship when Garcia implied that Woods purposely stirred up the gallery as the Spaniard was playing a shot. Woods said it was not surprising that Garcia was complaining.

Garcia and his Ryder Cup teammates were at a dinner Tuesday night when the emcee, Golf Channel's Steve Sands, jokingly asked Garcia if he would have Woods over for dinner during the U.S. Open.

“We’ll have him round every night,” Garcia replied. “We will serve fried chicken.”

The remark was reminiscent of Fuzzy Zoeller's similar comment about Woods during his recordsetting victory in the 1997 Masters, where Woods became the first player of black heritage to win a major.

Garcia issued a statement through the European Tour after the dinner that did not mention Woods by name. He apologized “for any offense that may have been caused” by answering the question with a “silly remark.”

“But in no way was the comment meant in a racist manner,” the statement said.

Woods responded Wednesday morning with a series of tweets that said: “The comment that was made wasn't silly. It was wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate. I'm confident that there is real regret the remark was made.

The Players ended nearly two weeks ago and it's long past time to move on and talk about golf.”

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ANNA’S MEGAN Fogt makes an attempt in the shot put at the Division III District Track Meet Wednesday. She set a record in winning the event.

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both won the 3200 relays.

Following are the local and area regional qualifiers from the district meet Wednesday: Girls high jump — 2. Bethany York, Russia, 5-2; 3. Amanda Winner, Versailles, 5-0.

Boys 3200 relay — 1. Anna (Berning, Gaier, Steinke, Larger) 8:26.7.

Girls 3200 relay — 1. Russia (Lauren Francis, Sherman, Borchers, Heaton) 9:45.65; 4. Fort Loramie (Luebke, Waters, Schmitmeyer, Westerheide) 9:59.47.

Girls shot put — 1.

Megan Fogt, Anna, 455.5 (new meet record); 2.

Olivia Cummings, Fairlawn, 40-8.

Boys pole vault — 1. Qwinton Scheer, Loramie, 13-6.

Boys long jump — 1. Trey Everett, Fairlawn, 21-2.75; 2. Anthony Gillem, Fairlawn, 20-5; 4. Matthew Bruce, Anna, 19-2.

Boys discus — 1.

Ryan Spicer, Anna, 16510; 2. Cole Cummings, Fairlawn, 155-6; 34.

Montgomery, Brad Lehman, 151-9.

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Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon.

San Francisco's leading wide receiver underwent surgery Wednesday, though the team is optimistic he will return at some point in 2013. Crabtree was operated on at Stanford by Dr. Tim McAdams one day after suffering the injury during 7-on-7 drills in an organized team activity.

“Michael Crabtree underwent surgery to repair his Achilles tendon that he tore yesterday,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “Surgery was successful and we do not anticipate it will be season-ending for Michael.”