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federal benefits.

So far this year, more than 50,000 Ohio residents have exhausted their federal extended benefits and those still receiving benefits are facing tougher eligibility requirements.

The situation is one of local concern. Unemployment ex-

haustion data provided by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services spokesman Ben Johnson indicates an estimated 857 Shelby County residents will have lost benefits by December, 521 of them in that month alone.

His Job and Family Services estimates indicate 110

Auglaize County to put on walking shoes to fight cancer

Kyle Busch wins a dream • The sixth year was the charm as Kyle Bush won his first Prelude to the Dream race Wednesday night. 15

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • William Jordon Green • Clarence Leroy Hughes Sr. • Irma E. Oldiges • Julie North • Rose B. Seitz • Henderson Lee Sr. • Leo C. “Sonny” Ott • Ervin E. Rohm

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— Robert Nathan, American author and poet (1894-1985) For more on today in history, turn to Page 9.

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BY LORI OSTERLOH HAGAMAN ST. MARYS — The Relay for Life was started in the mid-1980s by Dr. Gordy Klatt and Pat Flynn in Tacoma, Wash. These two inspirational individuals began a tradition that has swept the country in a big way to raise not only funds for but awareness of cancer research. The event has grown to such proportion that counties in every state have an event each year. This year the Southwestern Auglaize County Relay for Life is going to be held at the Skip Baughman Stadium in AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster St. Marys on June 15-16.

A WOMAN stands along the street in View Park where PresiFunds raised from the dent Barack Obama is participating in a fundraiser Thursday Relay for Life go to the Nain Los Angeles. tional Cancer Society’s programs. Things like the Hope Lodge which offers free housing to those seeking cancer treatments and their families at 31 locations throughout the US, or the college scholarship fund the NCS has set up for cancer patients and survivors get funding through these types of activities. These are

Romney, GOP raise more money than Obama, Dems

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney outraised President Barack Obama in May, the first time the Republican presidential challenger has jumped ahead of Obama and his prodigious fundraising apparatus. The numbers illustrate how Romney and the Republican Party have jelled as a force after a protracted GOP primary.

Romney and his party raised more than $76 million last month, the campaign said Thursday. Obama’s campaign reported that it and the Democratic Party raised $60 million for the month.

Obama, forced onto the defensive by lackluster employment numbers, also launched a new television ad Thursday in nine key election-year states targeting Congress and

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The event is set to kick off with the Survivor dinner at 5 p.m. Cancer survivors are invited to come to the dinner and register before hand at 4:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies are slated for 6 p.m. followed by chicken dinners being served. The dinners are available via presale tickets from the Buschur’s Cancer Bashers relay team. Those interested should contact Michelle Heckman at (419) 628-4278. The team, sponsored by Buschur Electric, has been selling the dinners for a few years now.

“It has always gone over very well,” said Heckman.

“Our cook, Greg Billing, cooks the chicken right on site. The aroma is so enticing! People just can’t wait to dig in.”

There are still chicken dinner tickets available.

“We have a lot of activities planned for the rest of the people attending (besides the walkers),” said local event chairwoman Jackie SpeckSee RELAY/Page 2

blaming lawmakers for not acting on his jobs proposals.

The approach represents an expanded ad focus for Obama, who had been going after Romney.

The fundraising numbers and Obama’s new ad signal a new stage in the campaign as a resurgent Romney capitalizes on his emergence as the GOP’s standard-bearer and as Obama is forced to confront the political implications of a weak economic recovery.

“We got beat,” Obama campaign manager Jim Messina wrote bluntly in an e-mail to supporters, urging contributors to step up their giving.

For Romney, the latest figPhoto provided ure represents a significant jump in fundraising. He and ALAYNA THORNSBERRY-WURSTER, Allyson Speckman, the GOP brought in $40 mil- Emily Platt and Rachel Bubp walk laps during the 2011 Relay See RAISE/Page 5 for Life, which was held in Minster.

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Defendants sentenced on theft, drug charges The following people were recently sentenced

by Judge James Stevenson in the Shelby County Common Pleas Court.

• Jerry L. Atkinson III, 46, at large, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted robbery, a felony of the fourth degree. On Jan. 4, Atkinson attempted to take beef jerky from the Family Dollar Store. He was sentenced to five years of community-control sanctions, fined $100 and is to seek mental-health counseling. If he violates the sanctions, he could face up to 18 months in prison.

• Lindsay M. Rice, 30, 114 Red Bud Circle, Apt.

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F, Jackson Center, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving stolen property, a first-degree misdemeanor. On Nov. 29, 2011, Rice drove Christopher Yaeger and Donnie Hicks to a pawn shop where they took stolen property to sell. Rice was sentenced to five years of community-control sanctions, ordered to pay $1,230 in restitution plus

30 costs, days in county jail and drug and alcohol counseling.

If Rice violates the Johnson sanctions, she could face 180 days in jail.

• Deelanea Johnson, 35, 208 Pike St., pleaded guilty to one count of attempted trafficking in drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. On Oct. 18, 2011, she attempted to sell 10 Xanax pills to a confidential informant. She was sentenced to five years of community-control sanctions, ordered to complete drug and alcohol counsel-

ing, fined $300 plus costs and ordered to pay restitution of $1,215. If the sanctions are violated, she could face up to 12 months in prison.

• Tasha Snider, 31, 826 Third Ave., pleaded guilty to three counts of theft of drugs, felonies of the fourth degree. On Jan. 4, 10 and 13, she stole hydrocodone from the Sidney Kroger pharmacy.

She was sentenced to five years of community-control sanctions and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,340.45. If she violates the sanctions, she could face 18 months in prison on each count to run consecutively.

Jury decides against plaintiff in civil case involving medical treatment A jury recently decided against an Anna man in a civil case that spanned three days in Shelby County Common Pleas Court.

The jury found in favor of the defendants and against Danny L. Stanley, 9049 Pleiman Road, Anna.

The case originated in 2009 and was refiled in 2010 with the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. The complaint previously had been filed and dismissed without prejudice against Sidney Medical Group; Robert J. Miller, M.D.; Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; and Molina Healthcare Insurance Co. In the complaint, it stated Stan-

ley was diagnosed with a mass and malignancy in his neck and that he was under the care of Sidney Medical Group and Miller. It goes on to say the defendants “failed to act as reasonably skillful and prudent physicians, specialists and/or other health care professionals under the same or similar circumstances in the care” of Stanley, “including failing on an extraordinary number of occasions to provide prompt and appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, care and treatment for plaintiff’s persistent and ongoing coughs, sore throats and voice changes.” The complaint notes that as a direct result of the alleged

negligence, Stanley “underwent surgical and medical care and treatment, permanent body disfigurement and loss of function, experienced great pain and suffering of body and mind, a loss of enjoyment of life, an inability to continue his usual activities and mental anguish all of which will continue into the future.”

Stanley asked for an amount in excess of $25,000, plus interest, attorney fees and the costs of this action.

The court costs are to be paid by Stanley and the fee for the court reporter will be split between the defendants and Stanley.

Two local blood drives scheduled next week or mobile blood drive now through Sept. 2 is automatically registered into the drawing for a 2012 Ford Focus.

CBC is launching the summer campaign with the “iFocus, iChange Local Lives, the Power Is in Your Hands” T-shirt.

The red, white and blue flag-design T-shirt is free to anyone who registers to donate now through June 23 at any CBC mobile blood drive.

Appointments to donate are strongly encouraged and help the Community Blood Center plan for the appropriate amount of donors. Technology is making it faster and more convenient than ever to schedule a blood donation. Donors can use their computer or smart phone to make an

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Walk-ins are welcome as schedules permit.

Recent area blood drives were held: • On May 16, Sidney Senior Center hosted a blood drive that resulted in 55 donors registering.

Six were deferred and 47 units of blood were collected during this lunch time blood drive. Lola Heintz of the Senior Center serves as chairwoman for the blood drives at the Senior Center.

• On May 17, Houston High School National Honor Society hosted its first student blood drive.

It resulted in 56 students registering.

Thirteen were deferred for medical reasons, resulting in 43 units of blood donated to local hospitals. Jennifer Paulus served as chairwoman.

• On May 17, NKP in Sidney hosted an associate blood drive that resulted in 14 registered, five deferred and nine units of blood collected.

• On May 22, St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church hosted a public blood drive. Seventynine donors registered.

Nine were deferred for medical reasons, resulting in 70 units of blood donated locally.

Jean Wildermuth of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church served as chairwoman for this

blood drive.

• On May 22 and 23, Emerson Climate Techin Sidney nologies hosted an employee blood drive that resulted in 72 donors registered.

Fourteen were deferred and 58 units of blood were donated. Colleen Faller and Chris Koenig of employee health served as chairpeople for Emerson blood drives.

• On May 31, Mama Rosa’s in Sidney hosted an employee blood drive, registering 18 people.

One was deferred and 17 units of blood were collected from employees.

Carla Fullenkamp served as chairwoman for Mama Rosa’s • On May 31, Walmart Superstore hosted a public blood drive that resulted in 29 people registering. Twelve were deferred and 17 people gave blood for local hospitals. Sharon Leist served as chairwoman for the blood drive.

Other area blood drives for June include: • June 15 — Hi Point Career Center, Relay for Life event, Bellefontaine, 5-9 p.m., for public.

• June 19 — St. Michael’s Hall, Fort Loramie, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., for public.

• June 26 — Sidney American Legion, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., for public.

• June 27 — Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., for public.

MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Thursday morning, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Collin J. Sharp, 22, 1200 Kuther Road, $200 and costs and sentenced him to 60 days in jail for possession of drug abuse instruments and 30 days jail for contempt of court. The court suspended the contempt sentence and he will be permitted to complete counseling with an agency in lieu of 30 days jail. If fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the jail time may be reconsidered.

• A domestic violence charge against Jamie R. Daniels, 31, 219 N. Highland Ave., was dismissed at the request of the state.

• Darren W. Roesser, 48, 1813 Fair Oaks Drive, was sentenced to 80 days in jail previously ordered for a probation violation in a driving while under the influence case. A probation violation in a domestic violence case was dismissed.

In Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon, Christina M. Doebert, 30, 215 Maple St., was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail in a theft charge that was amended to attempted theft. She receives credit for one day served and if fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the jail sentence may be reconsidered.

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• Danielle J. Stamper, 33, 865 Merri Lane, was fined $100 and costs on a charge of inciting violence that was amended to disorderly conduct.

• Tracy L. Taylor, 38, of Bellefontaine, was fined $375 and costs, sentenced to seven days in jail, with credit for two days served, and her driver’s license was suspended for six months for driving while under the influence. Jail may be reconsidered if she completes an alcohol-intervention program and pays fines and costs in full.

• Mary Lou Francis, 53, 416 Elm St., was fined $375 and costs, sentenced to five days in jail and her driver’s license was suspended for six months for failing a blood-alcohol breath test. If she completes an alcohol-intervention program and pays fines and costs in full, jail may be reconsidered.

• Douglas A. Penny, 47, of Piqua, was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a driving while under restrictions charge that was amended to driving without a license. Jail may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full.

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Fire, rescue THURSDAY -8:48 a.m.: medical.

Sidney paramedics responded to the 200 block of West Pinehurst Street on a medical call.

-5:18 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call in the 2400 block of Campbell Road.

WEDNESDAY -11:14 p.m.: medical.

Medics were dispatched to the 16000 block of Deam Road on a medical call.

Accident Sidney Police responded to the intersection of Michigan Street and North Highland Avenue on a report of a two-vehicle accident Monday. The accident happened at 8:48 p.m.

Vernon L. Castle III, 40, 530 N. Miami Ave., was traveling eastbound on Michigan Street and turned southbound onto

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Speckman shared that one of the members of the acoustic team is married to a cancer survivor and volunteered his time.

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Kathy Pleiman, Shelby and Logan County coordinator for the Community Blood Center, reports there will be two local opportunities to donate blood next week.

On Thursday, Jackson Center American Legion will be the site of a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. for the public. The event is sponsored by the Jackson Center Fire Department.

Whole blood will be collected.

On June 16, Ron & Nita’s in downtown Sidney will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the public.

The “iFocus on Saving Lives” summer giveaway campaign is under way at CBC. Everyone age 18 or older who registers to donate at any CBC branch

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His vehicle reportedly went left of center and struck a vehicle driven

by Mindy Swiger, 27, 828 Oak Ave. Swiger was transported by Sidney paramedics to Wilson Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Castle and one of his passengers, Jordan Castle, 11, were taken by family members to Wilson Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Swiger’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and Castle’s vehicle had minor damage.

Castle was cited with failure to drive on the right side of the roadway.

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Fort Loramie Rescue responded to a medical call in the 70 block of South Main Street.

From Page 1 Michigan lap that is sure to keep people entertained. There will be a Seventh Hour Stretch at 1 a.m. The walkers and guests are invited to sing ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame.’ It’s just something to get everyone a little more involved.”

The St. Marys Kiwanis is chipping in their help with the event, too. Saturday morning at 6 a.m. the group is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at the grounds. There is also a cruise-in scheduled for 9:30 a.m,. immediately before the “hat lap.”

“We have another new attraction this year,” said Speckman. “We have an hourly attendance drawing. Those signed up have to be present to win. We have door prizes from all over our area that have been donated by the businesses. There’s everything from an oil change to free merchandise.”

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Rose B. Seitz MONTEZUMA — Rose B. Seitz, 81, formerly of Montezuma, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

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BOTKINS — Leo C. “Sonny” Ott, 81, of Botkins, died at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

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MINSTER — Irma E. Oldiges, 96, of Minster, died at 4:23 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center.

She was born Oct. 11, 1915, in Russia, to the late Amedee and Clara (Couchot) Didier.

She married Louis F. Oldiges on Sept. 2, 1939, in Russia. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 2006.

She is survived by children, Elaine and James Simons, of Sidney, John Oldiges, of Minster, and Donna and John Cornwell, of Minster; 12 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and eight g r e a t - g r e a t grandchildren.

She is the last of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sons, Timothy and Robert (Hop);

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William Jordon Green, 22, of Sidney, died at 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1989, in Piqua, to Paul Green, of Troy, and Dorothy and Joe Gutierrez, of Sidney.

They survive.

William is also survived by his paternal grandparents, William and Joyce Green, of Troy; two sisters and brother-in-law, Paula and Scott Dean, of Piqua, and Holly Green, of Sidney; and many aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Angela Green; and one uncle, David Pike.

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involved in the ROTC Drill Team when he was in high school. He attended many c o m p e t i t i o n s.

William was an avid football fan, especially OSU football.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Piqua Pentecostal Church, Piqua, with the Rev. Gary Wagner and the Rev. Mark Hina co-officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

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can, including food and cash assistances.” Assistance is available to families with a minor child in the home.

“We’re aware of the possibility and have been stocking up on our reserves,” Agape Distributing director John Geissler said. “We held a fund drive this spring to stock shelves and currently have five weeks’ in-house reserve.”

He said the center hopes to increase its reserve supply of food and other essentials to 12 percent soon to meet anticipated demand.

“We could add from 35 to 50 families a week,” Geissler estimated.

Unemployment compensation eligibility requirements are tougher.

In April, Ohio job officials adopted two new rules for receiving unemployment checks in accordance with the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 which extended federal benefits through the end of this year.

The state now requires claimants to prove they’ve been actively seeking work to qualify for state and federal benefits. In Ohio, federal benefits follow after 26 weeks

daughter-in-law, Marsha Oldiges; and four sisters and three brothers.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, and FOE Auxiliary, Minster.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, with the Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday.

Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery.

The family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.

From Page 1 of state benefits have been exhausted.

Since April, claimants have been retired to submit the names of at least two potential employers with their weekly application for benefits.

In addition, claimants are now required to participate in re-employment counseling at their local job centers within six weeks of collecting their first federal benefits check.

In the past, Ohio jobs officials conducted random audits to make sure claimants were making contact with at least two different employers each week.

“This is a more intensive and hands-on approach to finding job opportunities for people collecting unemployment compensation,” Johnson said.

Failure to meet the new requirements could result in a suspension of benefits.

Some economists think cutting back extended benefits could actually help stabilize the U.S. economy and bring down unemployment by creating more incentive for unemployed workers to look for jobs.

Clarence Leroy Hughes Sr. Clarence Leroy Hughes Sr., 87, of Fair Haven Shelby County Home, formally of 417 Folkerth Ave., passed away W e d n e s d a y, June 6, 2012, at 12:45 a.m.

As his family sadly loses their father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, they are comforted by knowing that his loving wife of 62 years, Hazel I. Hughes, was rubbing her hands together in excited anticipation as her dear Clarence came home to her and they are reunited in heaven.

On March 15, 1925, in Sidney, the Lord blessed John Taylor and Mary Catherine (Stengel) Hughes with their sixth child, a little boy to be named Clarence Leroy Hughes. He received the nickname “Baldy” as a young child, as his hair was platinum blond and he looked bald when it was shaved.

At the age of 17, when Clarence was stationed at the Air Base in Ottumwa, Iowa, he met Hazel I. Morris. Clarence served in the Navy from March 15, 1943, to April 1946, mostly aboard the USS John W. Weeks in Pacific.

When the Clarence finished his duties to his country, he went back to Ottumwa and married Hazel on March 7, 1946.

Their union brought forth four children, Catherine (Gary) Fletcher, Clarence “Bud” Hughes, Mona (Brent) Fridley, and Jeffrey Hughes, all of Sidney.

Clarence is survived by his children; and eight Tracy grandchildren, (Doug) Goins, Monica (Allan) Egbert, Gary Le Fletcher, Betsy (Sean) O’Leary, Michael Hughes, Eric Fridley, Ashley Hughes and Tosha Hughes.

Clarence is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ellen Zell, Helen Bowman, Ruth (Bill) Ludwig, Emma Dale Bailey, Dorothy (Dave) Burton; sisters-in-law, Lora Hughes, Helen Hughes, Ila Mae (Bob) Musgrove and Mary Murray; brothers, Louie (Mary) Hughes and Chester (Patsy) Hughes; and brother-inlaw, Harold (Lois) Morris.

Clarence always had a close and wonderful relationship with his siblings, who are always there for each other.

He was preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and brothers, John Hughes, Bill (Jane) Hughes, Homer Hughes, Samuel Hughes, Clifford Hughes; brothers-in-law, Carl Zell and Chuck Bowman; and sisters, Viola

(Charles) Fleming, and Rose (August) Hosack.

Clarence went to Barber School in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1948. In 1952, after barbering in Iowa he moved his family back to his hometown of Sidney.

There, he and his family stayed to the present time.

He loved his job of barbering and retired in 1995 on his 70th birthday. His was an oldfashioned barbershop where fellows would stop in to talk and share stories with each other. At times the barbershop would get so full that the fellows that had been there a while would stand up and move back by the pop machine to make room for the new customers, who would join in with their best hunting or biggest fishing tales. Baldy didn’t mind, he enjoyed all the camaraderie, especially because everyone was enjoying themselves.

His hobbies were gardening, coon hunting and raising prize coon hounds, admired and envied throughout the U.S. He also enjoyed picking up a fishing pole and wiling away the hours.

Being one of 15 children he always looked forward to family reunions and the time spent with family and friends. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and grandfather. He has loved and been loved. He took good care of his nephews and treated them like sons and did in fact love them as such. As a young person he created relationships that still survive to day.

Although this Alzheimer’s stole him from us and he couldn’t remember, that didn’t matter, because we remember for him and our memories will last for generations.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Church of The Brethren, 2224 N. Main Ave., with Pastor Brent Driver officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Church of the Brethren in memory of Clarence L. Hughes Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the Hughes family at the funeral home’s website, www.cromesfh.com.

Bridge project to close Kaiser Road 1 month The Shelby County Highway Department will begin the replacement of a bridge on Kaiser Road Monday, according to County Engineer Bob Geuy.

Kaiser Road will be closed to traffic between Ohio 47 and Boerger Road beginning on that date.

The bridge replacement project will take approximately one month to complete.

School board plans meeting NEW BREMEN — The New Bremen Local School Board of Education will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The board will discuss approving substitutes and coaches for the

2012-13 school year and will also discuss resignations.

The board will also meet in executive session to discuss the appointment or evaluation of personnel.

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Couple want pill mill conviction tossed

BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press

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IN A May 25 photo, visitors mingle around Observatory Plaza between planitarium shows in Montville. The plaza features downward facing red lights, which help eliminate light pollution, resulting in better viewing of the night sky at Observatory Park.

Ohio site designated Dark Sky Park

BY SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press MONTVILLE (AP) — On a good night, Hao Tang can walk into his yard in Akron and see a few bright stars in the sky.

But the glare of city lights keeps him from seeing much of anything else.

To show his 7-year-old son Moshi that there is more to see in the heavens, Tang, 38, recently drove an hour into the country, where McDonald’s and Wendy’s signs don’t drown out nightly celestial shows.

“I was once on a farm away from the city,” Tang said. “It was clear one night; it reminded me of my childhood days.”

Tang was among 50 visitors last month who attended a public “star party” at Observatory Park, part of the Geauga Park District. It’s the perfect place for such an event. In 2009, the park applied to be an International Dark Sky Park, and in August was granted the designation.

It’s a “silver tier” park, meaning that thousands of stars can be seen in the night sky. The park’s official opening ceremony is scheduled for June 16. At night, of course.

“The number of stars people see at home is a pale fraction of what it used to be hundreds of years ago with the

growth of cities and lighting,” said Scott Kardel, a spokesman for the International Dark-Sky Association, based in Tucson, Ariz.

“People are losing something that has been inspiring people for centuries: that is the night sky.”

The Geauga park is one of seven in the United States and 10 worldwide to receive the Dark Sky seal of approval, although more have applied, Kardel said.

Geauga Park District officials worked with nearby industries and homeowners to cut down on light pollution and improve visibility, said park naturalist Wayne Kriynovich. The park was granted provisional status a few years ago while the district built the facility. The land for the 1,100-acre park came from 11 properties purchased by the Geauga Park District for $3.2 million. The buildings on the site cost about $2.1 million, and will be paid for through grants and donations, said Tom Curtin, the park district’s executive director.

The park district also paid $915,000 for a Nassau telescope from Case Western Reserve University. Plans include transforming the mothballed Nassau Astronomical Observing Station into a museum for the Cleveland Astronomical Soci-

ety and opening the professional-grade telescope for public use.

Accessibility was a must for dark-sky certification, and the park was designed to be interactive from the ground to the sky, said Park District spokeswoman Sandy Ward.

For example, astronomers can plug their telescopes and laptops into outlets built into flat concrete slabs. A trail that loops around the park marks the distances between each of the planets and the sun — a few steps represent the millions of miles that separate Mercury and Venus.

A giant “human sundial” is located at the park’s entrance, where visitors can stand and mark the time of day. The only thing that can spoil the night is clouds, which obscured the view during the star party.

Instead, the crowd snuggled under blankets in the Robert McCullough Science Center and stared at the ceiling of the planetarium.

Adults and children alike gasped as naturalist Chris Mentrek zoomed in on nebulae thousands of light-years away.

Gina Pannetti, 12, was among those seated in the planetarium. The Huntsburg, Ohio, resident said she studied astronomy this year in her science class and sometimes stargazes in her backyard.

COLUMBUS (AP) — A husband and wife convicted of running a pill mill that illegally prescribed thousands of painkillers want a federal judge to throw out the most serious charge — one that has them facing up to life in prison — because they say the government failed to prove its case.

Nancy and Lester Sadler were convicted last month only after a federal judge forced their deadlocked jury to keep trying.

The case in Cincinnati was among several brought in recent years to help stem what’s considered an epidemic of illegal painkiller distribution in southern Ohio. It also illustrated the difficulty of such prosecutions through the jury’s struggles to convict.

The jury ultimately convicted Nancy and Lester Sadler of operating Ohio Medical and Pain

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Management in Waverly as a continuing criminal enterprise, a charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and up to life in prison.

Prosecutors failed beyond a reasonable doubt to prove the couple committed three different acts needed for the criminal enterprise conviction, the couple’s attorneys argued in a filing in federal court Wednesday.

The U.S. attorney’s office declined to comment but was expected to oppose the Sadlers’ request with its own filing soon.

The jury, which had to be ordered back to work

by U.S. District Court Judge Sandra Beckwith

after twice saying it was deadlocked, also convicted the couple of one count each of conspiracy and maintaining a premise for the purposes of distributing drugs.

The jury convicted Nancy Sadler of one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering for the illegal purchase and sale of 40,200 units of hydrocodone in order to purchase a convertible. The couple is in custody awaiting sentencing.

The jury acquitted a third person on trial, clinic employee Sandy Wells.

The Sadlers say testimony by government witDavid Michael ness Journey was insufficient to support the jury’s guilty finding that the couple conspired to illegally distribute drugs.

Journey’s testimony included allegations that Nancy Sadler ordered the 40,200 units of hydrocodone in February and March 2006, which she then sold to him for $20,000.

Coolant leak in tiny hole found at Ohio nuke plant

BY JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO (AP) — Davis-Besse nuclear plant workers on Thursday were investigating what caused a pinholesize leak found the previous evening spraying radioactive coolant, plant operators said.

Regulators and plant operators said the leaking coolant at the plant on Lake Erie near Toledo never got outside the building and posed no safety or health threat to the public.

It’s not clear how much coolant spilled out because it drained into the plant’s collection system that is designed to contain any leaks, said Jennifer Young, a spokeswoman for the plant operated by a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Workers discovered the leak in a pipe weld Wednesday night as they were getting ready to restart the reactor after a monthlong maintenance shut down. The plant was at full pressure at the time but the reactor was not yet operating, Young said. It’s not

known exactly when the leak began, but it had been less than 24 hours, she said.

Such leaks are not uncommon, said Viktoria Mitlyng, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. She said nuclear plants go through an extensive startup process after outages to look for problems. The leak Wednesday will be repaired, plant operators said.

Nuclear regulators are expected to decide next year whether to renew the plant’s license. Several anti-nuclear groups have charged that the plant is unsafe and should not continue to operate.

The 35-year-old plant was shut down in the fall while its reactor head was replaced. At that time, crews found cracks in the outer concrete wall that’s designed to protect the reactor.

FirstEnergy said a lack of exterior weatherproof coating caused the concrete to crack and traced the cracks back to a 1978 blizzard when wind, rain and a drastic temperature drop caused moisture to penetrate the concrete.

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The state had overseen the “supplemental educational services” program for students at low-performing schools.

The state auditor began investigating after allegations of fraudulent

billing and tutoring in unsafe conditions.

Now, districts will decide which tutors to hire and what services are needed, but the state will stop evaluating tutoring groups.

Federal funds set aside for the tutoring could be redirected to give low-performing facilities a longer school day and provide targeted intervention.

The Columbus Dispatch reports the change was enabled by Ohio’s recent waiver from provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law.

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Family of 6 killed LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — A Kansas businessman, his wife and their four children were killed Thursday when their small plane crashed into a swampy area of central Florida, authorities said.

The single-turboprop, fixed wing plane broke apart and went down about 12:30 p.m. in the Tiger Creek Preserve, just south of Lake Wales, the Polk County Sheriff’s office said.

Ronald Bramlage, 45, was piloting the plane headed from the Bahamas to Junction City, Kan. The family had stopped for customs in Fort Pierce, Fla., and had taken off a half-hour before the crash.

The 2006 Pilatus PC12/47 was at about 26,000 feet when it first began experiencing trouble, officials said. Deputies reached the area by helicopters but it was clear there were no survivors, the sheriff’s office said.

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To text or not to text CDC: Older teens often text while driving ATLANTA (AP) — Think your teen would never text while driving? More than half of high school seniors admitted in a government survey that they’ve done just that.

It’s the first time the question was asked in a teen poll on risky behavior, and the finding comes amid a renewed federal crackdown on distracted driving.

Texting and cellphone use behind the wheel is “a national epidemic,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday.

“We need to teach kids, who are the most vulnerable drivers, that texting and driving don’t mix,” LaHood said at a Washington news conference to announce pilot projects in Delaware and California to discourage distracted driving.

In the survey, about 58 percent of high school seniors said they had texted or emailed while driving during the previous month. About 43 percent of high school juniors acknowledged they did the same thing.

“I’m not surprised at all,” said Vicki Rimasse, a New Jersey woman whose son caused a fender bender earlier this year after texting in traffic. She made him take a safedriving class after the mishap.

“I felt like an idiot,” said her 18-year-old son, Dylan Young. The episode taught him “to be a lot more cautious,” although he conceded that he sometimes still texts behind the wheel.

The findings released Thursday are the first federal statistics on how common the

dangerous habit is in teens.

Distracted driving deaths are most common in teens, blamed for about 16 percent of teen motor vehicle deaths.

Focusing on a cellphone instead of the road leads to delayed reaction times, lane swerves and other lapses with sometimes fatal consequences, experts say.

Thirty-nine states ban texting for all age groups, and an additional five states outlaw it for novice teen drivers. And authorities are increasingly cracking down. In the last two weeks, teens in Missouri and Massachusetts have been sentenced to jail — one for a year — for fatal accidents involving texting.

For the survey, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year questioned

23 al-Qaida militants killed SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni officials say at least 23 al-Qaida-linked militants have been killed in fighting in the country’s south.

The confrontations come during Yemen’s campaign to retake parts of the south from al-Qaida following a year of internal turmoil.

Military officials say alQaida militants tried to storm a small town north of the group’s stronghold of Jaar in Abyan province on Thursday. Armed civilians along with soldiers backed by artillery fought off the alQaida militants, officials said. At least 20 were killed in the battle

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Bunny toy saved BOSTON (AP) — A woman is praising Boston transit workers for rescuing her 3-year-old daughter’s stuffed animal from the train tracks.

According to Casey Carey-Brown’s blog, “Life with Roozle,” Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority workers acted quickly to save her daughter’s stuffed bunny from being run over Wednesday.

Carey-Brown writes that the stuffed animal “jumped” from her daughter’s stroller as they exited the train at the Green Street stop in Jamaica Plain, and fell onto the tracks.

She says an MBTA worker called the oncoming train, halting it, so he could safely rescue the toy.

more than 15,000 public and private high school students across the country. Some earlier studies had suggested teen texting while driving was becoming common, though perhaps not quite so high.

Still, the numbers aren’t really surprising, said Amanda Lenhart, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center in Washington. She studies how teens use technology.

A typical teen sends and receives about 100 text messages a day, and it’s the most common way many kids communicate with their peers.

“A lot of teens say ‘Well, if the car’s not moving and I’m at a stoplight or I’m stuck in traffic, that’s OK,’” said Lenhart, who has done focus groups with teens on the topic.

Suicides surging among troops

Helicopter missing LIMA, Peru (AP) — Snow and fog impeded efforts Thursday to locate a helicopter that went missing in Peru’s highlands with 14 people aboard, including eight South Koreans and three Europeans.

Authorities said the aircraft’s emergency beacon indicated it was on rugged terrain.

The last communication with the helicopter owned

by Cuzco-based Helicusco was late Wednesday afternoon as it headed for Cuzco from the town of Mazuco in neighboring Madre de Dios state, said police Gen. Hector Dulanto.

The helicopter was carrying eight South Koreans, a Swede, a Czech, a Dutchman and three Peruvians, two of them crew members, he said.

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U.N. INTERNATIONAL Envoy Kofi Annan, (l-r) U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Arab League Secretary General Dr. Nabil El Araby hold a news conference on Thursday, after a U.N. Security Council consultations on the Syria conflict.

U.N. observers shot at BEIRUT (AP) — U.N. observers came under fire Thursday as they tried to reach the site of the latest reported mass killing in Syria — about 80 people, including women and children who were shot or stabbed.

The deaths added urgency to diplomatic efforts to end the escalating bloodshed.

As reports emerged of what would be the fourth such mass slaying of civilians in Syria in the last two weeks, the United States condemned President Bashar Assad, saying he has “doubled down on his brutality and duplicity.”

International envoy Kofi Annan, whose peace plan brokered in April has not been implemented, warned against allowing “mass killings to become part of everyday reality in Syria.”

“If things do not change, the future is likely to be one of brutal repression, massacres, sectarian violence, and even all-out civil war,” Annan told the U.N. General Assembly in New York. “All Syrians will lose.”

U.N. diplomats said Annan

was proposing that world powers and key regional players, including Iran, come up with a new strategy to end the 15month conflict at a closed meeting of the Security Council that took place Thursday.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Annan highlighted the urgency of taking action to diffuse the situation.

Standing alongside Annan and League of Arab States Secretary General Nabil Elaraby, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Kimoon echoed the sense of urgency.

“The three of us agree: Syria can quickly go from a tipping point to a breaking point. The danger of full-scale civil war is imminent and real, with catastrophic consequences for Syria and the region,” Ban warned.

Any proposal to resolve the situation, however, must be acceptable to Russia and China, which have protected ally from past U.N. sanctions, as well as the U.S. and its European allies, they said, speaking on condition of anonymity because consultations have been private.

The latest violence centered on Mazraat al-Qubair, a small farming community of 160 people, mostly Bedouins, in central Hama province. Activists said the Sunni village is surrounded

by Alawite villages. Alawites are an offshoot of Shiite Islam and Assad is a member of the sect, while the opposition is dominated by Sunnis.

A resident said troops shelled the area for five hours Wednesday before governmentaligned militiamen known as “shabiha” entered the area that is known to shelter army defectors, “killing and hacking everyone they could find.”

Leith Al-Hamwy told The Associated Press by telephone that he survived by hiding in an olive grove about 800 meters (yards) from the farms as the killings took place. But he said his mother and six siblings, the youngest 10-year-old twins, did not.

“When I came out of hiding and went inside the houses, I saw bodies everywhere. Entire families either shot or killed with sharp sticks and knives,” he said.

RAISE lion in April, just short of the $43.6 million the Democratic president and his party raised that month. What’s more, Romney is getting a significant boost from Republicanleaning super PACs that have raised far more and spent far more than their Democraticleaning counterparts.

Romney, stepping up his criticism of Obama, campaigned and was raising money Thursday in Missouri.

In a speech at a factory in St. Louis, Romney accused Obama not only of a failure of policy, but of “a moral failure of tragic proportions.”

Citing millions of unemployed or underemployed Americans, Romney said Obama nevertheless claimed he was doing a great job.

“I will not be that president

WASHINGTON (AP) — Suicides are surging among America’s troops, averaging nearly one a day this year — the fastest pace in the nation’s decade of war.

The 154 suicides for activeduty troops in the first 155 days of the year far outdistance the U.S. forces killed in action in Afghanistan — about 50 percent more — according to Pentagon statistics obtained by The Associated Press.

The numbers reflect a military burdened with wartime demands from Iraq and Afghanistan that have taken a greater toll than foreseen a decade ago. The military also is struggling with increased sexual assaults, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and other misbehavior.

Because suicides had leveled off in 2010 and 2011, this year’s upswing has caught some officials by surprise.

The reasons for the increase are not fully understood.

Among explanations, studies have pointed to combat exposure, post-traumatic stress, misuse of prescription medications and personal financial problems. Army data suggest soldiers with multiple combat tours are at greater risk of committing suicide, although a substantial proportion of Army suicides are committed by soldiers who never deployed.

The unpopular war in Afghanistan is winding down with the last combat troops scheduled to leave at the end of 2014. But this year has seen record numbers of soldiers being killed by Afghan troops, and there also have been several scandals involving U.S. troop misconduct.

From Page 1 of doubt and deception,” he said.

Asked afterward to comment on topping Obama in fundraising, Romney said only: “Long way to go.”

Obama was mixing more fundraising with official business Thursday as he wrapped up a two-day West Coast trip that included four fundraisers on Wednesday. He started the day under a sweltering sun in the Los Angeles area at a breakfast fundraiser for about 300 people. Tickets started at $2,500.

Later, addressing about 2,500 college students at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Obama picked up on the theme of his latest campaign ad and blamed congressional inaction for the lack of additional job growth.

“If they had taken all the steps I was pushing for back in September we could have put even more Americans back to work, we could have sliced through these headwinds more easily,” Obama said.

Obama campaign officials noted that Romney’s fundraising surge could be temporary and that it reflects his recently sealed standing as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, which allows him to raise more general election money. It also lets him raise money jointly for his campaign and for the Republican Party. The Obama officials pointed out that Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry briefly experienced a similar surge in fundraising over President George W. Bush in the spring of 2004

after Kerry had locked up the nomination.

In his e-mail, Messina sought donations of $3 or more to “close the gap” against Romney in fundraising. “More people giving a little bit is the only way to compete with a few people giving a lot. So let’s fight like hell and win this thing,” he said.

Obama has been an active fundraiser and lately has stepped up the number of events he holds with donors.

As of Thursday, the president has done 153 fundraisers since filing as a candidate for reelection on April 4, 2011, according to statistics kept by CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller. During same period in the 2004 election cycle, Bush had participated in 79 fundraisers.

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

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. • Maplewood Grange will sponsor a euchre card party at Maplewood Grange Hall at 7 p.m. The public is welcome, and refreshments will be served.

Saturday Morning • Lockington New Beginnings Church offers a sausage and pancake breakfast at the church, 10288 Museum Trail, Lockington, from 8 to 11 a.m. $4 donation. Discount for seniors and children.

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

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

Saturday Afternoon • Women Walking in the Word meets at 1 p.m. at the Mount Zion House of Prayer, 324 Grove St. Use the rear entrance.

Saturday Evening • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club “Checkmates” meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Saturday Night Trap Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at 6:30 p.m., 10 birds. Program starts at 8 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public.

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

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

Monday Evening • Shelby County Girl Scout Leaders Service Unit 37 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road.

• The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Fourth Avenue.

• Diabetic support group meets at 7 p.m. in conference room one of the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

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

• Shelby County Woodcarvers meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County. Beginners to master carvers are welcome.

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

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

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Contact Localife Editor Patricia Ann Speelman with story ideas, club news wedding, anniversary, engagements and birth announcements by phone at (937) 498-5965; email, pspeelman@sdnccg.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

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A few of brother AlFriday evening, Joe bert’s sons were unable and I headed back to to attend, but otherwise Berne, Ind., with a vaneveryone else was pres- load from this area for a ent. Paul and Leah’s old- viewing. est son, Ben, and family How saddened the

community was to hear of the death of a 16-yearold boy in an accident at work. We knew the family, so we decided to go along. This boy’s mother died of cancer around five years ago. May God help the grieving family through yet another trial.

An update on our house: the drywall is all mudded and ready for the sealer. After the sealer, it will be ready for us to paint and put the flooring down. It will sure be nice once the children can sleep in their bedrooms again.

Joseph, 9, said this morning that he misses his bedroom. We are still waiting for the windows to come. Benjamin and Joseph were excited to each receive three new pants that a girl in our church sewed for them.

How thoughtful and helpful that is. Thanks to my good friend, Ruth, I now have three nice flower baskets of impatiens hanging on our front porch. They were a birthday gift to me. I do not have a green thumb when it comes to flowers so thanks to daughter Elizabeth for taking care of them. I don’t have any problem taking care of the garden, but flowers do not do well for me. I think the main reason is I forget to water them daily.

The children have only today, tomorrow,

and a half a day to finish up their school term. It will be nice to have them off for summer break. We hope to be able to go to the U-pick strawberry fields to pick strawberries. A lady in our church, who always orders peaches for the church women, said her supplier is reporting the Michigan peaches were all frozen out this year.

She is going to try to find a new out-of-state supplier. But I may have to do without this year if they are too expensive.

Meanwhile, try this delicious dessert!

MARBLE SQUARES 1 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/4 cup margarine 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup nuts 3/4 cups chocolate chips Cream sugar, margarine, eggs and vanilla.

Add flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Spread into a greased, 15-inch by 10-inch by 1-inch jellyroll pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

Put in oven for 1 minute.

Take out and marbleize with knife. Sprinkle nuts. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Sorry — no fix for yellowed linoleum Dear Heloise: ing is caused by a I have a chemical reaction linoleum floor, between the ruband I notice that ber backing on under the throw the rug and the rugs, the floor is linoleum.

Try turning yellow. looking for rugs Is there any without the rubway to get the ber backing. Also, Hints yellow out? I watch what else have tried you put on from bleach, but it linoleum.

Rubber Heloise feet and wheels does not work.

Thank you. — Heloise Cruse from things like Irene, via email bar stools and Sorry to say, there is no rolling carts can stain as magic hint to “remove” the well. — Heloise yellow stain. The yellowEXTRA

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• Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library in Minster will offer stories in Paris Street Park at 10 a.m.

• Diabetic support group meets at 10 a.m. in con- BY FRANCIS DRAKE ference room one of the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

What kind of day will Tuesday Afternoon tomorrow be? To find out • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at what the stars say, read Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran the forecast given for Church, 120 W. Water St. your birth sign.

• Rainbow Gardeners meets at noon at the American Legion.

For Saturday, June 9, 2012 Tuesday Evening • Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group ARIES for patients and caregivers meets at St. Rita’s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference (March 21 to April 19) In group situations — Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call meetings, classes or con(419) 227-3361.

• The Joint Township District Memorial Hospi- ferences — make sure tal, St. Marys, offers a stroke support group meet- you don’t promise more ing at 6:30 p.m. This group will help patients, than you can deliver. families and caregivers to understand multiple (You’ll be tempted to do components of strokes. For more information, call so!)

TAURUS (419) 394-3335, ext. 1128.

• The Upper Valley Medical Center Cancer Care (April 20 to May 20) Be conservative in Center’s breast cancer support group meets at the Farmhouse on the UVMC Campus, 3130 N. Dixie giving bosses and auHighway/County Road 25-A. The meeting is open thority figures estimates to cancer survivors, families and friends. There will and deadlines about be a 6:30 p.m. social time and the meeting from 7 to your work. It’s easy to 8:15 p.m. For more information, contact Chris Wa- miss the mark by overestercutter at (937) 440-4638 or 492-1033 or Robin timating or underestimating something today.

Supinger at 440-4820.

GEMINI • Caring for Someone with Cancer, a support group for people caring for cancer patients, meets (May 21 to June 20) Be careful you don’t for social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Upper Valley Medical Center Campus, go out on a limb today matters 3130 N. Dixie Highway, Troy. For more information, discussing contact Robin Supinger at (937) 440-4824 or Tami about politics, religion and racial issues. Be Lee at 492-1925.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Living the prudent when it comes Basics, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Apostolic Temple, to publishing, the media and legal situations as 210 Pomeroy Ave. • Healing Memories Bereavement Support well.

CANCER Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Grand Lake Health System Annex, 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys. To (June 21 to July 22) If you have to divide register, contact Teri Lowe at (419) 394-3335, ext. or share something 2808.

• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets at today, don’t give away the farm. Your judgment 7 p.m. For more information, call 492-9748.

CHARACTERS Dear Readers: When typing a message on most smartphones, there’s a way to get the accent marks you need. When typing, hold down the letter you need, and a pop-up bubble will appear with all the special characters.

Don’t have a smartphone? You can still get accents and special charby scrolling acters through. Keep pushing the button with the designated letter. If you keep going, you will get to the

letters with the accents.

— Heloise TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: When an unaccompanied child is flying to visit relatives, stick a large piece of decorative adhesive shelf liner on the outside of the child’s luggage. Give the child a piece of that same contact paper to hand to the relative, or email the relative a photo of the contact paper. The relative can identify the child’s luggage much easier. — Becky in South Dakota

you can do something.

(It’s one of those days.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your sense of confidence and bravado could get you into trouble today. On the other hand, it’s good to believe you can do something.

(How else would anything get done?) It’s a tough call.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful with your money today. Guard against spending too much money on something. Ask yourself if it’s a want or a need?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You feel happy and easygoing today. Enjoy your day, but be aware of your responsibilities as

well. There’s no free lunch.

(Somewhere, somehow, the Piper always has to be paid.)

YOU BORN TODAY In true Gemini fashion, you have two sides.

You’re playful, whimsical and prankish, but you’re also stalwart, reliable and rock-solid. You’re often childlike and quixotic; nevertheless, you speak your mind!

Family is very important to you, especially harmony in the family. A change might take place in the year ahead, perhaps as significant as whatever occurred around 2003.

Birthdate of: Johnny Depp, actor; Anoushka Shankar, musician; Michael J. Fox, actor/author.

HOROSCOPE is a bit off, so be careful!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good day to schmooze with others and have good times with partners and friends. You might be tempted to overdo things by eating or drinking too much. (Be aware of this.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Don’t take on more than you can handle at work today. Similarly, be cautious about health concerns. (Don’t get carried away worrying about anything.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might bite off more than you can chew just trying to have a good time or making a wager. You should know that things look better than they really are today. Forewarned is forearmed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Don’t make promises you can’t keep with family members, especially kids. They never forget.

You can’t be casual about this sort of thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might overestimate something at home today — perhaps inviting too many people over. Or you could overestimate how quickly

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Laffalot Camp sets area locations physical education and health, 16 years of teaching, more than 30 years of coaching, and 20 years of raising her own children, Nymberg has used all her experiences to devise a program that uses games, sports, and activities to give kids variety.

“All kids have a natural desire to play,” said Nymberg. “They see a game in progress and they immediately want to join in. It is such an innate desire for them to want to have fun.”

The camp offers a blend of fun and athletics, which includes traditional sports as well as nontraditional many games like scooter basketball, crazy ball and base chase that attract campers and bring them back year after year.

“My background in physical education taught me that kids up to 12 or 13 should be working to develop large motor skills such as balance, agility, spacial

awareness, and locomotor movements. Six- to 12-year olds are also the best ages to work on the child’s confidence, selfesteem, and social skills including respect, fairness and good sportsmanship. We do our best to develop it all,” Nymberg said.

Laffalot Summer Camps will be at the following area locations: Houston-Hardin School: July 9-13 Fort Loramie Elementary School: July 16-20 Lehman High School: July 23-27 Minster High School: July 23-27 Schools: Versailles Aug. 6-10 Wapakoneta Elementary School: Aug: 6-10 The cost per camper is approximately $80, depending on location requirements. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a complete listing of 2012 Laffalot Summer Camp locations visit www.laffalotcamps.com.

Compassionate Care board learns 5K a success Members of the board of directors of Compassionate Care of Shelby County learned during their May meeting that 257 people participated in the organization’s 5K run in Tawawa Park May 5.

The Fun Run attracted 26 participants.

Director Teresa Ditmer reported that the number of medical patient visits was down from 2011 because there are not enough doctors at the clinic to provide services. She presented the following statistics:

To date, the number of unduplicated patients was 982; the number of new patients was 148; there had been 1,342 visits.

Because additional dentists had been volunteering for the clinic, the number of dental visits had increased over 2011 to 181.

The number of prescriptions filled was 718 and PAP applications numbered 304. Volunteers had provided 2,458 hours of service.

She also reported that she had attended a

strategic planning meeting of the Ohio Association of Free Clinics and a session of the Edison Graduate Academy at which a fundraising expert presented a talk, “Communications with Donors.”

Eric Ditmer reported that roof repairs were Materials completed. were donated by Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries and labor was donated by Schroer and Sons LLC. The date for the next fundraising banquet is March 10, 2013.

Summer reading program for adults opens at libraries The 2012 adult summer reading program has begun at the Shelby County libraries.

Readers can sign up online at www.shelbyco.lib.oh.us, or register at their local library.

The program is for anyone 18 years and older.

Adults wishing to participate need to request a card when checking out materials or sign up online.

For every five books read, the reader’s name will be entered in a drawing for prizes.

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Adults may get credit for books, audio books, ebooks and magazines.

There will be an earlybird drawing June 15 for four Reds tickets.

In addition, after reading five books, readers can receive a 50-percent-off camping certificate for Ohio state parks. Final prizes will be awarded the week of July 22.

This program is offered free of charge. For information, call one of the Shelby County libraries: Anna, 394-2761; Botkins, 693-6671; Fort

Loramie, 295-3155; Jackson Center, 596-5300; Russia, 526-4300; or Sidney, 492-8354.

The first prize is a Kindle Fire E-Book Reader. Other prizes include $25 gas cards, family membership of the Dayton Art Institute, safari tickets to the WILDS, Renaissance Festival tickets, Reds baseball tickets, and Tecumseh Outdoor Drama tickets.

The program runs until July 21 at all Shelby County Libraries locations.

Historical society initiates ‘passport’ to Ohio sites

BY LINDSAY NOCE Ohio Community Media PIQUA — The Ohio Historical Society is offering visitors “A Passport To Your Ohio History,” and Johnston Farm & Indian Agency and other local attractions are part of this experience.

This summer, visitors to the Ohio Historical Society's 58 sites and attractions will have a new way to record their memories with the “Passport to Your Ohio History” program.

Visitors can fill up their passports by receiving special “I Visited" stickers at each site and answering treasure-hunt-style questions related to the historic venues.

“It’s a fun way for folks to get acquainted with our site and to see all the things that Ohio has to offer,” said Andy Hite, historic site manager of Johnston Farm & Indian Agency. “Too often the mentality is that if it’s not 100 miles away, it’s not worth seeing. I think, economically this is being introduced at a great time.”

The new passports are free and have been available since May 24 at all Ohio Historical Society sites, as well as Ohio Travel Information Centers, many highway rest stops and visitors bureau offices in counties where the

Her great-grandparents are Marion and Emily Grillot, of Russia.

Her mother is the former Ruthann Myers, of Ludlow Falls.

SELBY Andy and Gina Selby, of Sidney, have announced the birth of a daughter, Carly Ann Selby, born May 30, 2012, at 11:44 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Her maternal grandparents are Rick Houck

and Diane Houck, both of Sidney.

Her paternal grandparents are George and Fran Selby, of Sidney.

Her great-grandparents are Annette Fiebiger, and Jim and Pic Houck, all of Sidney.

Her mother is the former Gina Houck, of Sidney.

DAVIDSON Chad and Amanda Davidson, of Sidney, have announced the birth of a son, Hayden Andrew Davidson, born May 11, 2012, at 2:04 p.m. in the CopelandEmerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memo-

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58 sites are located. Any Piqua locals or nearby residents can pick up a book right there at Johnston Farm.

Also featured in Passport to Your Ohio History is the Ohio History Photo Contest. Visitors can take photos at their favorite sites and send them in for a chance to win.

The grand prize winner’s photo will be featured on the cover of the 2013 Ohio History Calendar and each month will feature one of the 12 runners-up. Complete details for the contest are available in each passport.

Each of these sites tells a unique story about the state’s rich history.

They tell of Ohio's settlement, migration and transportation and reveal Native American and African American heritage and culture.

Other sites tell of Civil War history, dramatic battles, presidential artifacts, and even space travel.

And all of Ohio’s history is wrapped in the state’s natural beauty — including nature preserves, trails, plants and wildlife — which can be the perfect retreat for nature study and relaxation.

Summer hours for Johnston Farm are now in play.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon to 5

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ANOTHER SEASON is under way at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency in Piqua.

It is among 58 Ohio Historical Society attractions that are part of the new “A Passport to Your Ohio History” program. Visitors can record their memories on their “passports” as the travel to the attractions this year.

BIRTHS

GRILLOT FORT LORAMIE — Carl and Ruthann Grillot, of Fort Loramie, have announced the birth of a daughter, Naomi Sue Grillot, born May 4, 2012, at 12:59 p.m. in the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.

She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19.25 inches long.

She was welcomed home by her sister, Chloe Marie Grillot, 1.

Her maternal grandparents are Garry and Peggy Myers, of Laura.

Her paternal grandparents are Bill and Connie Grillot, of Versailles.

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rial Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

He was welcomed home by Wesley, 8, and Kayleigh, 6.

His maternal grandparents are Don and Judy Shoffner, of Sidney.

His paternal grandparents are Bruce and Gloria Davidson, of Anna.

His great-grandparents are Ralph and Jan Davidson, of Pemberton, and Don and Shelby Davis, of Maplewood.

His mother is the former Amanda Shoffner, of Sidney.

NEWS

Kinetics Summer Camps Cheer Camp, June 11-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Theme: “Shake It Up.” Progressive Gymnastics Camp, June 11-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Theme: “Shake It Up.” Sports Camps Co-Ed Basketball Camp, June 11-14, 9 a.m.noon. Ages 5-12.

T-Ball starts June 12.

The YMCA will be closed July 4 for Independence Day. For more information on these or any other Y event, contact the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA at 492-9134. Register for programs online at www.sidney-ymca.org.

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Admission is $8 for adults; $4 for children 6-12; and free for children 5 and under and Johnston farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society Members.

From noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, John Johnston's family home will come alive with craft demonstrations, games, and activities children would have enjoyed in the past. Allow enough time to take in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum and conclude your day with a relaxing ride on the General Harrison of Piqua and relive a time when mules pulled boats.

New this season at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, visitors are invited to take a walk through 100 years of childhood as a collection of dolls and toys illustrating how the concept of childhood changed from the 19th to the 20th centuries.

On June 23-24, if a visitor arrives with an antique doll, they may enjoy half-price admission for themselves.

Staff member Marla Fair, who restores dolls in her spare time, will help the owner learn more about their doll.

“If you haven’t been here in awhile, this isn’t the same place that it was 10 years ago,” Hite said.

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Laffalot Summer Camps owner and director Pat Nymberg said, “When we started running camps almost 24 years ago, the micro-organizing and specializing of kid’s sports was in full swing. So we took a new (actually it was quite old) approach and decided our camp would emphasize campers’ having fun, and keeping active through a variety of activities and sports. In the 1960s and ’70s kids, used to go out and start up their own games in neighborhood back yards. It’s a shame that’s not really happening much anymore.” ingredients Many used by those backyard neighborhood games are now part of the recipe Laffalot uses to make its camp unique.

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Write a letter to the editor. All letters must be signed, 400 words or less and include the writer’s phone number and address. Only one letter per writer per month will be accepted.

Letters may be mailed to The Sidney Daily News, Jeff Billiel, publisher/executive editor, P.O. Box 4099, 1451 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365; emailed to jbilliel@sdnccg.com; or faxed to (937) 498-5991.

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

LETTERS

TO THE EDITOR

Great service noted

many of Ohio’s Last month, nearly 850,000 our country obveterans, reserved Memorial ceives earned Day, a day when benefits for the we take the time service and sacto remember the rifices he made service members to keep our who sacrificed country safe. their lives for But after facing our country. In Brown nearly five years remembering reports of delays in dealthe service Sherrod Brown ing with the VA, members who U.S. Senator he had to reach paid the ultiout to my office mate price for to cut through red tape. their nation, we should Right now, the VA also express our gratitude by honoring the vet- faces a staggering backerans with us today and log of nearly 900,000 disability claims — making sure they have including more than access to good-paying jobs and are receiving the 25,000 backlogged claims veterans’ benefits they’ve from Ohio. earned.

Left waiting Sobering fact This means that veterans — many of whom are Each year after the seeking assistance to parades and remembrance services are over, deal with service-connected injuries — are left we are faced with the sobering fact that far too waiting. Whether it’s mental health services, many veterans return home to their communi- assistance getting disability benefits, educaties and can’t access the benefits they’ve earned in tional or employment support, too many vetera timely fashion. More ans face excessive delays veterans are contacting from the VA. the U.S. Department of These delays are comVeterans Affairs to sepounded by that the fact cure their benefits — that too often veterans since 2008, the departmust wade through the ment has seen a 48 perVA application on their cent increase in claims. own. Yet, help is often Last year, the VA available in the commuprocessed 1 million claims from our nation’s nities where veterans veterans, and 1.3 million live.

My new bill, the Veternew claims were submitans Services Outreach ted to VA. But too many of these claims, especially Act, would require the VA to notify veterans filthose from Ohio vetering for claims electronians, are backlogged.

Recently, I spoke with cally that there are those standing by who are Charles Hooker, a vetready to help. Specifieran from southwest Ohio. Today, Hooker, like cally, the bill would re-

To the editor: We were driving our 1998 Victory Red Suburban towing a 2001 30-foot Airstream trailer to the Alumapalooza Rally being held at Jackson Center on May 28. Just 10 minutes after leaving our home near Gettysburg, Pa., we hit one of two deer running across the road. The Suburban hit the second deer on the hip and car parts flew. We pulled over to check the damage. The deer disappeared. I duct-taped the remaining grill, now missing a turn signal and head lamp. We drove a total of 436 miles to Indian Lake State Park in Lakeview, Ohio, for the night.

The next day we arrived at the rally field in Jackson Center at the Airstream factory. I spoke to the local hardware owner, Tom, and he referred me to Helman Brothers Body Shop in Sidney. I called Bruce Helman and we stopped at his body shop at 2606 Broadway Ave. I explained that we were on our way to Sedalia, Mo., and asked if he could he get parts, fix and deal with the insurance people in the next two days. Bruce immediately put the parts list on the computer and pressed a button and called his supplier and was told the parts would be delivered in the morning. Bruce announced he would have our Suburban repaired the next afternoon. But because of our insurance approval delay, it took a day longer.

Bruce got us fixed up just 48 hours after I called him. They had our Suburban repaired and looking like new. My wife, Joan, and I are very pleased with the professional and speedy repair that Helman Brothers performed in a timely matter. We appreciate Bruce for taking the time to take us to the local Walmart and later picking us up while his people worked on our Victory Red Suburban.

Professional craftsmen that know their trade and can make things happen are going to be in business in the future because of great service like Bruce Helman and his people.

William T. Bucher Excerpts from recent ing continuation in a rel2482 Chambersburg Road Biglerville, Pa. editorials in newspapers atively low-cost health in the United States and care plan. Ex-senators and representatives do abroad: especially well, even after June 4 reforms in the 1980s The Indianapolis mandated them to pay Star on congressional To the editor: into Social Security, pensions: My daughter lives in northeastern Shelby among other tightening.

Determining how County. Recently, she received a visit from neighNow, Congress is busy much is too much in the bors informing her that a wind power company trying to bring federal way of pension benefits had been secretly signing lease agreements with workers’ retirement conlandowners in her neighborhood for an industrial for former members of tributions and benefits wind turbine project. When my daughter learned Congress is an impossimore in line with the prible task given the varithe negative impacts these industrial wind turvate sector, a change that bines would have on her quality of life, she didn’t ables involved.

Some leave as million- is warranted financially eat or sleep for three days. and useful politically aires, some with midI contacted a man who owns a farm near my even if it does bring some dling assets. Some may daughter and he said that it would be a travesty have achieved more than pain. There does not to put wind turbines in our area, where so many others, though that deter- seem to be widespread people have invested their lives and money into well-kept homes and farms. He presently lives in mination is in the eye of enthusiasm in Congress each voter. At a salary of for taking on some of a western state and is familiar with wind turthat new pain. $174,000 a year, none bines. … Something tells us lives at the level of the I visited Van Wert County and discussed the average constituent — or that the afterlife of public situation with a farmer living a mile from the servants is an issue that the average federal emwind turbine towers there and learned that the resonates with voters. ployee. negative impacts of wind turbines are real. The That is good news to the As Congress and the noise from the wind turbines varies from a extent it stems not from whooshing sound to the rumble of a jet plane, and White House push to have those federal work- petty resentment but keeps people from sleeping. His family hears it a rather from a concern ers pay more into their mile away. that Washington can be a In communities where wind turbines have been retirement plans, it faraway place in more makes sense for elected in operation for a while, many farm children no ways than geography. In officials to do likewise. longer want to carry on the family farm because Shared sacrifice is some- that regard, what can the quality of life has deteriorated so much. bring a senator or reprething all can agree on, Studies indicate that wind turbine towers sentative closer to home even if specific sums are should be set back at least one-half mile from resthan a vote against his or idences to minimize negative health effects. Wind not. … her own pocketbook?

All federal workers, turbine towers are set back much farther than June 2 that in European countries. I’ve been told that the elected and unelected, The New York Post half-mile setback was the initial recommendation, enjoy retirement benefits on Romney’s private better than the bulk of before the present smaller setbacks were implethe private sector, includ- equity role. mented, but the half-mile setback recommendation was thrown out due to the action of wind power company lobbyists.

Federal and state tax incentives prop up wind ETTER TO THE EDITOR power and attract investors from other countries.

When the ownership of a nearby wind power company was traced back to its source, it turned out to be an individual who lives on an island off the coast of England to avoid paying taxes.

To the editor: When my daughter asked the wind power comI went on the trip to D.C. and was surprised how pany’s salesman why he didn’t bring the project to well it was planned. I would like to express my apthe community openly instead of silently going preciation to everyone who made the trip possible — from landowner to landowner and having them the volunteers and everyone who worked and dosign secrecy agreements. He responded that they nated to the trip. Also for the students and adults tried that once and were run out of town in two who wrote the letters. weeks, and didn’t try that again.

I will always remember the great weekend.

Dave Hemmert Willy Leugers 12649 Taylor Road 10725 Lock Two Road Wapakoneta Botkins

EDITORIAL

quire the VA to provide information about important, time-saving assistance available from VA-approved organizations including Ohio’s county-based veterans’ service commissions and veterans service organizations (VSOs).

I’ve heard from many of these organizations — groups that have supported America’s veterans for decades — that the new electronic filing system does not inform applicants about their services, preventing veterans from getting all available help.

To eliminate some common problems that create the backlog, like erroneously completed forms or incomplete documentation, veterans and VSOs can work together to correct common mistakes.

Many other veterans relying on the Veterans Support Hotline at (800) 827-1000 live in areas — especially rural, Appalachian communities — without immediate access to a VA center.

After hearing of wait times in excess of more than an hour, I asked members of my staff to call the Veterans Support Hotline. The wait times my staff experienced ranged from a minimum of 28 minutes to nearly an hour.

That’s unacceptable.

Veterans should not have to wait to see a doctor, to get help with housing, or to have a claim processed.

Lives on hold

It’s important that veterans get connected with these organizations early on in the process — because veterans organizations have decades of experience and can help streamline this process, cut down the backlog, and connect veterans with the support they need. These groups can provide invaluable service even beyond VA claims. Many veterans do reach out to them-but often it is after they have already hit a hurdle at the VA. Veterans filing claims on their home computers may not know that VSOs and CVSOs are available to help.

Ohio veterans, like Charles, put their lives on hold to protect our country — so they shouldn’t be placed on hold when they try to access the resources they’ve fought to receive.

Our nation owes its freedom to people who answered the call of duty and risked their lives for their families, neighbors and nation.

Whenever they need assistance — be it for medical care as they age or a student loan as they enter the next phase of their lives — veterans deserve a system that works with, not against them. That’s what the Veterans Services Outreach Act would do — and if we really want to honor our women and men in uniform, we should work to turn this bill into law.

The Obama campaign’s continual carping about Mitt Romney’s role at private-equity firm Bain Capital continues to earn excoriating reviews.

And not just from Romney backers, but from Obama’s own pals — among them a Democratic icon and two top officeholders.

Former President Bill Clinton had this to offer: “I don’t think that we ought to get into the position where we say ‘This is bad work. This is good work… The real issue ought to be, what has Gov. Romney advocated in the campaign that he will do as president?

What has President Obama done and what does he propose to do?

How do these things stack up?”

Then Clinton termed Romney’s business record “sterling.” Ouch.

Earlier, Newark Mayor Cory Booker: “I have to just say from a very personal level, I’m not about to sit here and indict private equity. I live in a state where pension funds, unions and other people are investing in companies like Bain Capital. If you look at the totality of Bain Capital’s record — they’ve done a lot to support businesses, to grow businesses.”

Double ouch. …. then came Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.

On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” the man who holds Romney’s old job in the Bay State offered this: “Bain is a perfectly fine company. They have a role in the private economy, and I’ve got a lot of friends there.” Indeed, “I think the Bain strategy

has been distorted in some of the public discussions.”

Yet another ouch. …

But is anybody home at Obama central?

May 31 The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, on Army standards: With combat operations in Iraq at an end and the U.S. presence in Afghanistan winding down, a lot of soldiers are marching home. These cutbacks, which began last year, have consequences.

The active-duty Army is slashing its forces from 570,000 at the height of the Iraq war to a planned 490,000 in 2017. …

The Army also is much more selective in recruiting. At the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, recruits with records of misdemeanors and even felonies were accepted.

Last year, the Army took no recruits with misconduct convictions or drug or alcohol issues. …

A leaner Army won’t harm national security.

But it is fair to conclude that some well-behaved kids who have dreamed of being in the Army may not get the chance to serve. And kids with troubled pasts will not be able to redeem themselves in its disciplined environment.

It is good that a decade of war is ending, that the Army is raising its standards, and that it is saving money in an era of soaring deficits. Yet as Johnny and Jane comes marching home today, when jobs are still few, an asterisk must be added to some of the hurrahs they may hear on their arrival.

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Mostly sunny High: 85° Low: 62°

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Temps continue to climb

Partly cloudy High: 78° Low: 55°

Highs will climb into the lower 80s today.

Summer weather will be back by t h e weeke n d w h e n readings will climb well into the 80s during the afternoons. Humidity levels will start to rise over the weekend as well.

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Friday’s sunset . . . . 9:05 p.m.

Saturday’s sunrise . 6:07 a.m.

Saturday’s sunset . . 9:06 p.m.

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Why no rabies vaccine? doesn’t make genDR. DEAR eral use practical.

DONOHUE: In When a person my state during is bitten by an anthe past year, imal, that person there have been should report to a two cases of diagdoctor immedinosed rabies. ately. The animal, Since there is a if a domestic anirabies vaccine for cats and dogs, and To your mal, will be isolated to see if it since it seems to good has or develops be successful in preventing the health any signs of the disease in these Dr. Paul G. illness. Biting wild animals should be animals, why is Donohue killed with great there not a human rabies vaccine? — care so that the head and brain are intact. The brain J.N. ANSWER: There is a is sent to institutions human rabies vaccine, where experts examine it and it is used. Since 2001, microscopically to see any only 21 cases of rabies traces of the virus. Anihave been reported in the mals likely to carry the are raccoons, United States. That virus makes rabies an ex- skunks, foxes, ferrets and tremely rare disease. It bats. Since domestic aniwould be impractical and mals are required to be wasteful to immunize immunized, they rarely every single citizen are infected. They still against the rabies virus. need to be monitored.

The incubation period Granted, rabies is a frightful illness and al- for rabies — the time from most always culminates introduction of the virus in death if not treated to appearance of sympsoon after the bite of a toms — is rather long, 20 rabid animal. That still to 90 days. Early signs of

infection include fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Shortly thereafter, infected people become agitated and complain of peculiar sensations at the bite site.

From that point on, more dramatic symptoms occur, including hallucinations, seizures and increased salivation. Infected people develop painful spasms of the throat muscle when trying to swallow water — hydrophobia.

Early treatment of the virus is successful when begun well before rabies symptoms occur. Treatment is with the vaccine and with rabies immunoglobulin. Animalcontrol workers, cave explorers (because of bats), veterinarians and others who are in close contact with animals are given the vaccine.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: With all the different nuts that are healthy to eat, why aren’t cashews ever mentioned?

Are they high in choles-

terol? — E.L. ANSWER: No member of the plant family, including nuts, has any cholesterol. Nuts do contain fats, but they’re the good kind, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated — fats that don’t clog arteries.

All nuts offer most of the same kind of benefits.

They provide beta carotene (vitamin A), vitamin E, folate (a B vitamin) and the minerals magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper and selenium.

They protect against heart disease. They’re a good source of protein and fiber.

Cashews contain 159 calories in one ounce, about 18 cashews. One to two ounces of nuts five times a week is a healthy snack. Even though the calorie count is on the high side, nuts tend to blunt the desire for more food. It’s claimed that nut eaters stay on the slim side.

Pass me some cashews, will you? I’m hungry.

wasn’t enough to convince your husband to rethink his motorcycle riding, and your begging and obvious distress haven’t dissuaded him, accept that short of hogtying Chris, you can’t stop him from riding.

You can, however, protect yourself from some of the fallout that might result from another accident. Tell Chris that if his heart is set on riding, you want him to buy a life insurance policy and sign an organ donor card, because healthy young men on motorcycles are the most desired organ donors — a fact shared with me by a former executive director of an organ donation registry. That

75 years June 8, 1937 Mrs. Delmar Lippincott of Dayton and Mrs. Ella Glick McSweeney of Columbus, both former Sidney residents, happened to be visiting in Sidney, so they held what they called the 65th reunion of the graduating class from Sidney High School. The reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Maude Carey, niece of Mrs. McSweeney. There were twelve members, of whom there are only three surviving.

––––– Last evening the seniors and juniors had their annual prom in the new gym. Those in attendance were the members of the two classes, members of the faculty and their wives, and members of the school board. The color scheme for the year’s most outstanding social event was green and purple, used to give a Japanese effect. Joey Ray’s orchestra furnished delightful tunes for the evening’s dancing.

––––– As a special added feature during the summer, The Miller pool in East Sidney, which has been opened to the public during the past week, will offer free swimming lessons during certain mornings of each week. These lessons will be under the direction of Junior Masteller who will be assisted in the work by Tom Rhees. There will be two life guards on duty at all times. They are Ralph Monroe and Tom Rhees.

50 years

June 8, 1962 The 1962-63 corps of officers for the Women of the Moose was named during its Monday evening session. Mrs. Charles Wilkins of Piqua became Senior Regent; Mrs. Louis Schmidt is Junior Graduate Regent; Mrs. Herbert Middy, Junior Regent; Mrs. Richard Hatfield, Chaplain; Mrs. Richard Schlagetter, Recorder, and Mrs. Verneda Cook, Treasurer.

––––– way you will be provided John Dunlap, a junior for in case of a tragedy — and it will ensure that part of him lives on when he is removed from life support.

It’s also important that you find ways to lessen your stress. So start making time for activities you can enjoy while you’re on your own. It’ll give you less time to worry and something else on which to concentrate.

Man’s motorcycle madness driving wife crazy DEAR ABBY: or calls to say he’s My husband, OK. “Chris,” wanted a I have begged motorcycle for him to get rid of seven years. Last the bike. The year I finally gave stress is taking a in, with the stiputoll on me physilation that he cally and emotiontake a safety ally and creating course and buy a tension between Dear good helmet and us. I’m afraid it Abby riding gear. would be selfish to Abigail Two months insist he get rid of later, Chris was in Van Buren something he a crash and sufloves; on the other fered several broken hand, I feel Chris is selfish bones and a concussion. for not taking my feelings The hospital bill was more into consideration. I’m than $60,000. His acci- torn between wanting dent was a reality check him safe and wanting him for me. Ever since, I have to be happy. What should I been petrified of losing do? — STRESSED OUT him. Every time Chris IN PHILLY rides I worry, pray and DEAR STRESSED often cry until he returns OUT: If his close call

June 8, 1912 A meeting of the Sidney baseball club was held last evening and the matter of strengthening the team was taken up.

Arrangements were made to secure three new players, a pitcher, first baseman, and a short stop. The new players will come from Dayton are reported to be first class players.

––––– Shelby County will be represented in the graduating class of the Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, by Walter Ellsworth McCorkle, of Dawson. Mr. McCorkle will graduate as a Master of Science ––––– C.L. Blue has moved his barber shop. You will find him doing business on West Avenue across from (Shea’s) Marble shop in the room formerly occupied by the Chinese laundry.

Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

at Holy Angels High School has been selected by the Sidney Council of the Knights of Columbus to attend Operation Youth. It will be held from June 9 to 16 on the campus of Xavier University in Cincinnati. During Operation Youth, the participants are brought to an appreciation of both theoretical and practical aspects of American democracy. Not only do they see democracy in action, but they learn how the democratic process began and why it has proved to be the best system for America.

––––– A minimum wage of $1 per hour for women and minors in the state laundry industry is expected to get official approval within the next 10 days according to a report out of Columbus. A Minimum Wage Board Monday recommended the minimum wage, which would take effect Oct. 1 and would gradually increase to a minimum of $1.25 per hour by Jan. 1, 1965.

25 years June 8, 1987 Russia High School graduated thirty-four seniors on Sunday.

Coleen Schwartz led the class with a 4.0 grade point average and was named Valedictorian.

Salutatorian was Peggy Oen. ––––– Two friends from Sidney are used to crawling over hundreds of yards of uneven rock with bats whizzing past their head.

Paul Soliday and Scott Spinner are spelunkers.

They explore caves as a hobby. Spinner said his father got him started at about age 17. Soliday and Spinner got involved together sometime around 1972. There is only one cave in the Sidney area and that is off River Road, south of the Interstate 75 bridge. The cave is three to five miles deep but after 75 to 80 feet an explorer must crawl and the hole keeps getting smaller. They frequently explore caves in the Cumberland area of Kentucky.

––––– Sidney native D. Brent Layman was among the more than 1,000 U.S. Military graduates who tossed their hats high into the air last to celebrate their commissioning as Second Lieutenants at West Point. Layman, who will be stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., is the son of Donna Gross 810 Stratford Drive. His grade point average during his four years at West Point was 3.59.

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We offer a competitive wage with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and long term disability and 401(k).

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Medical Technologist Section Head The Medical Technologist Section Head operates and supervises the Core Lab, Hematology, COAG, and POCT under the immediate direction and supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Medical Director. The Section Head also has technical supervisor and general supervisor responsibilities as well as perform the routine duties of a Medical Technologist.

Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform routine maintenance of technical equipment and work areas, non-routine maintenance when working primarily in a specialized area, monitor and document quality control data, recognize and report technical and operational problems, solve minor technical problems, supervise and train other laboratory personnel as required.

Must be able to interact with and perform standard specimen collection procedures effectively on neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, understanding and reacting effectively to their individual and unique needs.

MT (ASCP) or equivalent required. Must qualify as testing personnel under 42 CFR 493.1489 of the Federal regulations.

Weekend, holiday, and occasional overtime work is required, as well as coverage of all schedules and shifts where necessary. Must be able to respond to emergency situations during off-hours. Dependability for attendance is necessary.

Salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and long term insurance and 401(k).

Apply at www.wilsonhospital.com or send resume to Wilson Memorial Hospital, Human Resources Department, 915 W. Michigan Street, Sidney, OH 45365. EOE 2291302

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Garage Sale

DIRECTORY

To advertise in the Garage Sale Directory Please call: 877-844-8385

ANNA, 12921 Sharp Rd. Friday 9am-5pm. PROFORM Treadmill, 36" Sony TV, Home Interiors, Leapster system & games, DS games, childrens VHS tapes, toys, girls clothes 8-12, boys 6-10, girls twin bedding set.

ANNA 13330 Wenger Rd. Friday 8-4. Multi-Estate Sale! Tons of glassware, dishes, freezer, couch, and much more!

FORT LORAMIE, 9800 Holthaus Road, (between Loramie & Osgood), Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, 3000 watt generator, Nice clothing all sizes, bikes for all ages, childrens toys, bedroom furniture, Lots of miscellaneous

FRIENDSHIP, Indiana, St. Rt. 62, June 9-17, open daily 9am. Friendship Flea Market.

(812)667-5645. www.friendshipfleamarket.com FT LORAMIE 4550 St Rt 705. Friday 8-5. Saturday 8-1. FOUR FAMILIES!!!!!

Tons of miscellaneous items, professional clothing and much much more!

PEMBERTON 20977 St Rt 706. June 8th, 9th and 10th 9am-6pm. Jeanne's & girls yard sale! Antiques, collectibles, primitives. Lots of stuff.

PIQUA, 1311 Maplewood Drive, Friday, Saturday, 8am-2pm, Furniture, household goods, medical equipment, Hill-Rom electric hospital bed, 2 lift chairs, roll top desk, tools, everything priced to sell, Cash Only!

PIQUA, 6333 Troy-Sidney Road, Thursday NIGHT 6pm-9pm Friday 7am-6pm, HUGE BARN SALE! 2500 square foot filled with thousands of items to numerous to list!

Tools, clothes, toys, antiques, collectibles, furniture, electronics, mowers, Everything must go!

Priced Cheap!

PIQUA, 809 North Sunset Drive, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm, Multi Family Sale!!! Riding mower, leaf blower, chainsaws, power lift tailgate hitch mounted, generator 3250 watts, 2 lift chairs, T.V. center, bookcase, walker, bathtub chair, Gaither CDs, women clothing, lots of miscellaneous!!

PORT JEFFERSON, 210 East Main Street, Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm, Large womens clothing, Porcelain bear collection, old tools, Riding mower, Charcoal smoker, gas grill, new Wagner paint sprayer, Lots of miscellaneous PORT JEFFERSON/ MAPLEWOOD East 47/10389 Fiebiger Dr. Friday and Saturday 9-5.

COMMUNITY FRENZY!!!

Multiple families with many treasures to sell.

Duck boat, clothes, gym, tanning bed, home decor and much more! Don't miss this first time event!

SIDNEY 285 West Pinehurst, Saturday only, 8:30am-2pm.

All proceeds to benefit Jason Courter's mission trip to Africa.

Cookware, books, videos, clothes, baby items, music, dollhouse, basketball hoop, Stampin' Up Stamps and more.

SIDNEY, 101 Meadow Lane, Thursday & Friday, 8am-4pm. Books, boy's clothes 4T-12, jewelry, toys, Little Tykes toys, Littlest Pet Shop toys, household items, Halloween & Christmas decorations.

SIDNEY, 10908 Schenk, Friday 9am-2pm, Saturday 9am-noon, MultiFamily sale!

Books, DVDs, furniture, toys, clothing for all ages/ genders, many baby items including stroller/ car seat, too much to list!

SIDNEY, 529 North Vandemark Road (behind Rent-a-Center), Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm, Huge moving sale! All new items, Melissa & Doug, toys, puzzles, garden decor, bird feeders, Many many new puzzles, all sizes, greeting & playing cards, wallets, life is good & funny t-shirts, windchimes, much more!!

SIDNEY 240 North Walnut. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-?, ToysTransformers, Arrowheads, fishing poles, some furniture, laptop, Nipon and other glassware, miscellaneous houseware, audio, speakers, amps, car stereos, Playstation 2 games, DVDs, Something for everyone!

SIDNEY, 609 Ann Place, Friday, 9am-3pm & Saturday, 8am-Noon. Men's, women's & girl's clothes, Barbies, stuffed animals, American Girl, kids books and movies, Boyd's Bears, picture frames and more! Everything must go!!!

SIDNEY, 2597 Alpine Court (off West Hoewisher. In cul-de-sac), Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 8am-4pm. Huge 3 family, Priced to sell! 1/2 price after noon Saturday! TVs, baby furniture & car seats, girls 6 slim-16 & M & L women's clothing, bedding, scrubs. miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 627 Sixth Ave, Friday, Saturday 8am-4pm, Rain/ shine!

Baby clothes 0-12 months, fishing gear, air conditioner, lots apple decor, tools, toys, panda bear stuffed animals, collectible figurines/ Barbies, Dyson vacuum, too much to list!

SIDNEY, 13275 Fort Loramie Swanders Road (between County Road 25A & Scott Road) Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-4pm, Large family sale! Kitchen items, microwave, decorative, seasonal items, toys, Childrens rechargeable riders, Hot Wheels, clothing women, boys size 6 and up, craft items, plus much more SIDNEY 1402 Garfield (off Bennett) ThursdaySaturday 8am-5pm. Kitchen stove, glassware, fishing, tools, household items, clothes XL-3XL, mens & womens, shoes, TV's, toys, video games, lots of miscellaneous.

Priced to sell!

SIDNEY, 1402 Spruce Avenue, Saturday 8am-1pm, Scrapbook items, glass table with 4 chairs and 2 stools, coffee tables, dryer, miscellaneous houseware, bedding, girls (teen) clothes, Hollister, Aero, etc., Dresser & much more

SIDNEY, 1620 Holly Place, June 7th - June 10th, 9am-5pm. Riding lawn mower, 10' swimming pool, girl's bike, girl's clothes NB to 14/16, books, a little bit of everything.

SIDNEY 1628 Holly Place. Thursday and Friday 9-6. Everything must go!!! DVD players, fans, girls clothes 0-5T, bike, toys, books, linens.

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SIDNEY, 2784 State Route 29. Thursday and Friday. 8am-1pm. Kids clothes boys/ girls 4-8, baby furniture/ bedding/ toys/ clothes, winter coats all sizes, men's/ women's housewares, clothes, tools, furniture, NEW Items added each day!

SIDNEY, 2913 Summerfield Trail (East Howeisher, left on Bridlewood Trail left on Summerfield Trail).

ONLY!!

Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm.

TV, GE over range black microwave, storage cabinet, tables, paint ball gun/ accessories, clothing, household items, books, miscellaneous 315 South SIDNEY, Wagner Avenue, Friday, 9-3 & Saturday, 9amNoon.

Large Sale!

Clothes for all ages: adult thru infant. Household miscellaneous, doilies, books & book sets, wagon, nice vintage items, too many items to list.

SIDNEY, 327 Lunar Street, Friday 9:30am-3pm, Saturday 8am-noon, baby shoes, Maternity, girls nb-3t, boys clothes nb-12months, baby swing, bouncy seat, bumbo, Avent bottles, books, games, toys, dresser/ mirror, grill, computer desk, loveseat, scrapbook supplies, SU! Stamps SIDNEY, 370 East Hoewisher, Friday, 8am-4pm & Saturday, 9am-Noon.

Garage Sale. Lots of Home decor, patio set, adult clothing, girls 12M-5T, kerosene heater, Barbie Jeep, Loving Family dollhouse, bedspreads, linens, rugs & more.

SIDNEY, 407 Kossuth, Saturday, 8am-11am.

MOVING SALE! Tools, furniture, household items, small appliances.

Mon-Fri

NO PHONE CALLS

SIDNEY 1218 Rees Dr. Saturday only 9-3. MULTI-FAMILY! Children and adult clothes, toys, TV, kids shoes, books, DVD's, home decor, kitchenware, tools, and miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 1322 East Court Street.

Saturday 8am-4pm. Sidney Baptist Church "Fundraiser for camp" Sale! church Something for every one! *New items added!!!*

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1st Shift/Full time only Health insurance package/Roth's available H o l i d a y / Va c a t i o n pay/Competitive wages Attendance bonus Certification not a requirement/ Drug free workplace

Elite Enclosure Co.,LLC 2349 Industrial Dr Sidney, Oh

SIDNEY, 2134 Broadway, Friday only! 9am-?, Rain or shine!

Household items, Christmas, like new games & toys, brand new miscellaneous, Everything clean & cheap!

1305 East SIDNEY, Hoewisher, Friday 9am-1pm, Saturday 9am-11am, Strollers, car seats, crib, toys, kids clothes 2T to youth 12, adult clothes, purses, bicycle trailer, miscellaneous.

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Apply within 8am-2pm

SIDNEY 1113 Fairmont Dr. Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-1. Household sale! Must go! Dining table, dressers, tool box, tools, kitchen items, collectibles, books, furniture, and miscellaneous items.

SIDNEY, 1246 Erie Court, Thursday & Friday 8am-3pm, Multi family! clothes, hunting Kids gear, furniture, toys, lots of miscellaneous

MIG WELDER

Please only Interested apply

SIDNEY, 200, 245, 253 Hillcrest Court, Thursday, Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday, 8am-12:30pm, Baby girls clothes 0-6T, Baby Boys cloths 0-9M, women's clothing, baby furniture, toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, workout equipment, home decor, too much to mention.

SIDNEY, 629 Thomas Drive, Saturday 8am-2pm, 3 families, Bakers rack, kids & adult clothing (girls 4-7, boys 5 and 10-16) Wagner Ware, kettle, Beam bottle, collectibles, perfumes, books, shoes, toys, pool, lawnmower, household miscellaneous SIDNEY, 716 Lynn Street (Parking in the alley), Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8am-4pm. Two family yard sale. Air conditioners, kids, women's plus clothing, household, hobby horse, Kirby, everything marked to sell!

OPEN INTERVIEWS 8:30am-3:30pm Wednesday 6-6-12 & 6-13-12 541 N Vandemark Rd Sidney For 3rd shift positions in Jackson Center $8.95/hr EOE

Opportunity Knocks...

SIDNEY, 9344 Pasco Montra Road, Thursday Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm, 5 family, new items added, antique tv, office equipment, dishes, bedding, Home Interior, name brand clothing, Ohio State items, Lots of miscellaneous, something for everyone!

SIDNEY, 981 North Kuther Road (Across from Menards), Thursday & Friday 8am-5pm, Two family sale!, Womens clothing 14-1x, Yard tools, furniture, Mopar car, Lots more!

TROY, 1660 Woodlawn Drive (cross from Clopay St. Rt. 55), Thursday & Friday, 8am-3pm. Broyhill furniture, old dolls, chipper shredder, exercise equipment, oriental rug, linens, purses, children's shoes, miscellaneous.

DRIVERS (Local/Regional)

Direct Support Professionals AWS, one of the Midwest's leading providers of services to individuals with disabilities, has openings in Sidney, Ohio.

Shifts are also available in the Wapakoneta, Celina and St. Mary's areas.

Hours are 2nd and/or 3rd shift with rotating weekends and holidays required. Must be passionate about making a difference in the lives if individuals with disabilities.

Experience with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities for Direct Support Profes sional (DSPs) include assisting individuals with daily living skills, supporting them to be active participants in their community and helping them strive to live at their fullest potential.

AWS offers completive wages and benefits.

Applicants must have valid drivers license, vehicle insurance, high school diploma/GED, and pass drug/background screening.

Apply online at: www.awsusa.com Or fax resume to: 419-300-8773 attn HR Equal Opportunity Employer

Area manufacturer of welded, steel tubing is seeking a: Quality Assurance Technician

JobSourceOhio.com Part Time Lawn Care Position Available immediately in Sidney. Experience with the operation of a zero turn mower, weed eater & blower needed. Must be able to pass a background check.

Call (937)605-4583 & leave a message.

for an immediate third shift opening. Qualified candidates must have five years experience in a Quality "Testing" position. Applicants must be well versed in all aspects of Quality Assurance, dependable and able to work in a Team Environment.

Qualified individuals may send resume to: Jackson Tube Service PO Box 1650 Piqua, Ohio 45356 Or e-mail to: HR@jackson-tube.com

Technology Systems Designer

SIDNEY, 757 Spruce, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am-?, Antique Favorite stove, desks, end exercise bike, tables, stereos, some clothes, other miscellaneous items

★✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★✰★

Garmann/Miller Architects–Engineers of Minster, Ohio has an immediate opening for a qualified and experienced Technology Systems Designer.

This position requires a broad knowledge of technology systems including networks, telephone systems, video, security and cabling.

Duties will include design of technology systems for projects throughout the region by preparing drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple projects and present a professional appearance.

Minimum of 5 years experience preferred. Garmann/Miller offers full benefits package including health insurance, vacation, and continuing education.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Garmann/Miller is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit resumes in confidence to Bradley T. Garmann AIA Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 71 Minster, Ohio 45865 or email:

Benefits include matching 401(k) Plan, inclusive health care package with medical, dental, vision, and Rx, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid life/ AD&D/ LTD insurance, uniform program, and personal days.

"Quality Tubing by Quality People" Jackson Tube Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LAWN CARE Mowing, bush-hogging, Carpenter, Handyman. 40 years experience. Denvil Cantrell (937)492-2148

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OTR DRIVERS CDL Grads may qualify Class A CDL required Great Pay & Benefits!

Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619 ★

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$1000 Sign on Bonus ★ Home Most Nights ★ Great Pay/Benefits ★ Monthly Safety Bonus CDL A w/1 yr. trac/trl exp reqd.

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1, 2 & 3 bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages.

(937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com 1 BEDROOM, no pets.

223 Brookburn 1-2 persons, bi-weekly $250-$270, Utilities, lease, references, deposit, (937)492-0829 1 BEDROOM, All Utilities included! Stove, Refrigerator. No Pets. $135 per week, Plus $300 Deposit.

Call: (937)726-0273 1 BEDROOM, upstairs, nice neighborhood. Includes: appliances, water/ trash. 768 Foraker. $350 (937)638-5707.

$1200 OFF AT MOVE IN Sycamore Creek Apts.

(866)349-8099 1520 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $445 month, $200 Deposit. Air, laundry, no pets. Background check. Call for showing. (937)710-5075

1'ST MONTHS RENT FREE CALL FOR DETAILS

• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • NEW Swimming Pool

• Pet Friendly ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS 807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦ 2 BEDROOM brick apartment with garage. Appliances furnished. None nicer. East Sidney. $600 (937)498-9665.

2 BEDROOM, half double. Court Street. Appliances, basement. Very clean, NO PETS. $435 plus deposit. Utilities separate. (937)497-7200 2 BEDROOM, Michigan Street. Sidney, appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, NO PETS. $400 monthly. (937)638-0235 2 BEDROOM, Sidney, 1.5 bath, appliances, laundry hookup, air, no pets, Trash paid, $450, (937)394-7265 333 N West Ave. Sidney, and 310 S Main Piqua. 2 bedroom with appliances, $450 monthly.

(937)726-2765 DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer.

Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima.

(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com

bgarmann@garmannmiller.com

PRIVATE SETTING 2 bedroom townhouse.

No one above or below!

Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included.

(937)498-4747 www.1troy.com

Village West Apts.

"Simply the Best" (937)492-3450

2 BEDROOM, Duplex, Sidney, all appliances, air, fireplace, garage, Lawncare, no pets, $625, (937)394-7265

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SALE: $62k. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, (937)489-9080.

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NORTH PIQUA, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, near 1-75, 2931 Delaware Circle, small yard, $880 monthly, reference required, (937)778-0524

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE, 121 E North Street. 1-8 offices with A/C. Large reception area. $200 monthly (407)579-0874

4 BEDROOM, 811 Clinton ave. Must sell! remodeled!

2 car garage, Central air. some owner financing.

Call (937)417-0080

2291229

COUNTRY LOCATION • HOUSTON SCHOOLS ID 0 4 17

BY OWNER, Lemkuhl Landing, Waterfront cottage, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, gas fireplace, sunporch, (937)658-0112, (937)418-2623

LAND CONTRACT, 3 bedroom, 2 car garage, $3500 down, $520 Monthly includes taxes, insurance, (937)638-0581

RIDING MOWER, Craftsman 44 inch, just serviced, new battery, runs very good, $500 OBO, (937)538-6083.

AIR CONDITIONER, window style, works good, $75 (937)418-4639.

ARMOIRE, very solid wood, rustic finish, bottom and top doors open. Can be used for storage, entertainment center, etc.

Can email/ text photos, $200. Call (937)538-8601 BED, Queen size solid maple with 1 year old box springs & mattress, with set of sheets & comforter, excellent condition, $240, (937)524-2748 ORGAN, Baldwin, in good condition, $35, luanmurphy@gmail.com.

(419)230-4713.

SIDNEY - 10277 MASON RD.

ESTATE SALE - PRICED TO SELL $132,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1528 sq. ft. Ranch home.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on June 19t at 7:00PM at the township building located at 11095 County Road 25A, Sidney, Ohio, to consider the application for a variance filed by James Barhorst (Sharp Rd). The reason for asking for the addition to existing house that would be 29 feet from property line. Zoning regulation is 40 feet. All interested parties are invited to attend.

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Kyle Busch wins Prelude to the Dream

BY RYAN CARPE Ohio Community Media rcarpe@dailyadvocate.com ROSSBURG — The sixth year was the charm for NASCAR Sprint Car racer Kyle Busch, who earned a first-place finish at Eldora Speedway’s Prelude to the Dream on Wednesday night.

Busch materialized late in the 24th lap, but he was able to stay competitive thanks to his second position from the pole.

Kasey Kahne led the first 12 laps of the race, followed by Clint Bowyer leading for laps 13 through 21. Kahne pulled ahead of Bowyer again in laps 22-24 but slid into Labonte and lost his car in the wreck.

Busch sailed through Kahne’s spinning car for the advantage.

“When Kahne had his mishap, we inherited the lead and just were able to set sail from there,” Busch said. “From there, we had 16 laps to go, and it felt like the longest 16 laps of my career here at Eldora.”

Three-time winner and Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart pulled behind Busch after the crash, but Stewart never found an opening and ended 2.283 seconds behind. It seemed like practice made perfect for Busch, who has been one of the top five finishers in all but one of his years driving

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KYLE BUSCH celebrates his win during Wednesday night’s Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway. the Prelude. laws Sprint Series champion Austin Dillon finished third Donny Schatz finished fourth. in his second Prelude attempt Tony Stewart and The Prelwhile four-time World of Out- ude to the Dream partnered

Reds fall in 10 innings CINCINNATI (AP) — Michael McKenry drove in the first earned run allowed by Aroldis Chapman with an RBI double in the 10th inning on Thursday night, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

McKenry’s sacrifice fly put Pittsburgh up 4-3 in the seventh, but closer Joel Hanrahan (3-0) blew a save for only the second time this season, giving up a leadoff homer to Ryan Ludwick in the ninth.

Chapman (4-1) hadn’t allowed an earned run in a club-record 24 appearances covering 29 innings. Clint Barmes opened the 10th with a double and came around on McKenry’s double to right field.

Chris Resop got his second major league save, allowing the Pirates to take two of three in the series against the NL Central leaders.

about charity.”

The 26 drivers came from a diverse racing background including the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, IndyCar Series and NHRA, which meant many of the drivers were unaccustomed to racing in Eldora’s half-mile dirt track.

“What I think is cool is that you put guys who are good in other disciplines, that have never been out on dirt, and they still do well,” Allgaier said. “I think that says volumes about the type of talent that you’ve got in the field.”

Sprint Car driver Steven Kinser said he enjoys the diversity that the race brings.

“Every race division is so specialized right now,” he said.

“It’s nice to see that you can get a lot of different people from a lot of different types of racing together.”

According to Wallace, Eldora Speedway is becoming one of the better known dirt tracks in the country. In 2004, Stewart purchased the speedway from Earl Baltes, and started the Prelude To The Dream the next year.

“Between (Eldora) and Knoxville Raceway, they’re arguably two of the most famous dirt tracks in the world,” Wallace said. “So if you don’t like it you better learn to love it because it’s where it’s at. And I love it.”

Chad released FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

(AP) — The New England Patriots released receiver Chad Ochocinco on Thursday, cutting loose the sixtime Pro Bowl selection after one season in which he was more active on Twitter than on the field.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the oppurtunity to play for the ‘Patriot’ organization… fans were … wicked awesome, I wish all of you the best,” he tweeted at about the same time the team was announcing he had been released.

“I’m healthy n living life, I’ll be fine,” he wrote on Twitter, where he had changed his job description AP Photo/Al Behrman to “UNEMPLOYED BLACK Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry (55) tags out Cincinnati GUY” and posed a photo of Reds'’Joey Votto (19) at home plate in the first inning of a baseball game himself sitting on a suitcase Thursday in Cincinnati. at the airport, hitchhiking.

Bailey signs with WSU BOTKINS — Botkins cross country and track standout, Brittany Bailey, has signed a letter of intent to attend Wright State University in the fall.

She will compete on both the cross country and Bailey track teams at WSU. Bailey will leave Botkins on several all-time cross country lists. She is the No. 9 fastest freshman, No. 4 fastest junior, No. 5 fastest senior, and No. 7 on Botkins top 15 all-time list (injury during her sophomore year kept her from that list).

Bailey also left her mark on the track. She is a two time academic all-Ohioan, 2-time state qualifier (1600 and 800), 1-time all-Ohioan, 4-time team MVP, 2-time league champion (1600 and 400), 7time second or first team allleague, 9-time regional qualifier, the record holder in the 800m at the Anna Rocket Invitational.

with the Feed The Children foundation to help raise money for families throughout the United States. The Prelude to the Dream has made the commitment to give $3.5 million dollars to charities in its first seven years. As a bonus, Feed The Children also will send a food truck to the hometown of the top 10 drivers.

NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier said he loved contributing to a great cause.

“Anytime you’re helping a charity, especially one like Feed the Children, it’s just a great day,” he said. “Just like the initiative they’re doing for anyone who finishes in the top 10. To have that makes you want to win and finish in the top 10. We love this event.”

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick said she hoped that she could contribute to the cause.

“Tony Stewart is such a role model for me for his charity work and the magnitude in which he does it,” Patrick said.

“I’m just trying to take in the experience and proud to be a part of it.”

And despite the natural tendency to win at all costs, the drivers seemed content to help make a difference.

“We always got to remember, calm down guys, this is all for charity,” NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace said. “We tend to get really serious, but it’s all

Tigers avoid sweep, beat Indians 7-5

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Stopping the pass Cooper Collingsworth of team Heat is guarded by Michael Denning of team Lakers during Sidney Youth Boys Basketball Camp at Sidney Middle School Wednesday.

DETROIT (AP) — The inside of Casey Crosby’s locker was drenched, and the Detroit left-hander’s T-shirt was a bit wet too after the traditional beer shower celebrating his first career win.

“It was the best feeling in the world,” the 23-year-old rookie said.

Miguel Cabrera homered, Brennan Boesch broke out of a slump with a pair of hits and Crosby pitched into the sixth inning to earn his first major league victory, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 Thursday.

Cleveland nearly rallied from a 7-1 deficit but, with the Tigers leading by two, the Indians left the bases loaded in the seventh and two on in the eighth.

“It was a good series overall, but seven was just too many for us today,” Cleveland manager Manny Acta said. “Our offense did a great job of battling back. We had a couple times where we just needed one more hit.”

Detroit avoided a threegame sweep and beat the Indians for the first time in six meetings this year.

Crosby (1-1) allowed three runs and five hits in 5 1-3 innings. Jose Valverde pitched a

perfect ninth for his 10th save in 13 chances.

Derek Lowe (7-4) allowed seven runs and nine hits in five innings.

Crosby is in Detroit’s rotation because of an injury to Doug Fister, and he was sharper after a rough outing against the New York Yankees in his debut last week. The Tigers gave him plenty of support, scoring four runs in the first and three in the fourth.

“There’s a lot of things going on in your debut. You’ve got family, you’ve got friends, you’ve got people congratulating you all the time,” Crosby said. “This was a lot better. I knew it was going to happen, I knew what I was going to expect going into this start so it was definitely a positive thing.”

Boesch’s single in the first put runners on first and third with nobody out, ending a 2for-38 stretch for the big right fielder. Prince Fielder, Delmon Young and Don Kelly hit RBI singles, and another run came home on a wild pitch.

The Tigers were a seasonhigh six games under .500 coming into the game — a far cry from what was expected when the defending AL Central champions added Fielder in the offseason.

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Noon start for 3 Buckeye games

CSSMV golf outing deemed success VERSAILLES — Golfers gathered at Stillwater Valley Golf Club in Versailles on May 18 for the 17th Annual Catholic Social Services Northern Counties Golf Outing.

Golfers finished 18holes and enjoyed a beautiful day and great fellowship. Golfers took to the course with a shotgun start, utilizing purchased mulligans, skirts, throws, kicks and “pro tee” shots to chase the title. This year’s outing champs were Jeff Brumbaugh, Derek Brumbaugh, Steve Smith, and Jack Jamison.

The event featured a $5,000 Consecutive Putting Contest. Golfers who entered the contest had a chance to make three consecutive putts to split the prize with CSSMV. “While no one was lucky enough to hit all three putts, everyone had a great time trying,” explained Kim Custenborder, CSSMV coordinator.

The putting contest was sponsored

by Sell, Hegemann & Zimmerman, Co., LPA. Participants also had an opportunity to win other major prizes. A Hole in One prize on No. 17 was sponsored by the Dan Hemm Automall, and a live auction at the outing featured a golf package with a round of golf for four donated by the NCR Country Club in Dayton. The golf package was won by Pat Custenborder.

All event proceeds will benefit Catholic Social Services – Northern Counties, the regional office based in Sidney which provides: adoption services, pregnancy counseling, mental health counseling and supportive senior programs. The CSS Northern Counties serves people of all faiths in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami and Shelby Counties.

CSSMV wishes to express appreciation to participating golfers, golf outing chairs Jim Bernhold and David Galbreath, volunteers from Brumbaugh Law Firm and the many business sponsors who made the successful event possible.

Sponsors for this years golf outing were: • Tournament Sponsors: Sell, Hegemann & Zimmerman, Co., LPA, and Don and

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COLUMBUS (AP) — The Buckeyes will have to be awake early.

Ohio State’s first three home games to start the 2012 season — the Buckeyes’ first under Urban Meyer — will all kick off at noon.

The games on Sept. 1 against Miami (Ohio), Sept. 8 against Central Florida and Sept. 15 against California each will start at noon.

Four Ohio State start times had already been anPhoto provided nounced, including consecutive night games vs. NePLAYING PARTNERS watch as a golfer hits from (Oct. 6 at 8 p.m.) at Ohio Stadium and at braska the fairway during the Shelby County ScrambleIndiana (Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.). Ohio State will play 4-Life outing at Shelby Oaks recently. under the lights a third time at Penn State on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The rivalry game with Michigan will kick off at noon on Nov. 24 at Ohio Stadium.

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Janet Grieshop; • Par Sponsors: Forty Nine Degrees, Phelan Insurance (Pat Custenborder), St. Denis and Holy Family Parishes, Kaup Pharmacy, and Spirit Medical Transportation, LLC; • Cart Sponsors: Monnin Upper Cervical Health Center, • Tee Sponsors: Baumer Construction, Amedisys Home Heath Care, Bernhold Insurance Agency Inc., Bocholt Foundation, Boring & Associates, CPA’s, Bruns Animal Clinic, Brumbaugh and Associates, Buckey Ford Lincoln Mercury, Buschur Electric, Cabinetry by Ebbing, Greenville National Bank, Doug Hausfeld, Falcon Financial Services, Galbreath Realty, Miami Valley Center Mall, Dave Knapp Ford, James Bernhold Attorney & Counselor at Law, Dale & Kathy S. Nichols, Minster Auto Electric, Murray, Wells, Wendeln & Robinson CPA’s, Prosperity Promotions, Scott Family McDonalds Second National Bank, St Patrick Catholic Church, SMS proTECH, St, Augustine Catholic Church, Unity National Bank, and Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home, Trophy Sponsor; Regal Awards, Auction Gift Sponsors; NCR Country Club and 5/3 Bank.

“In addition to the outstanding community support, we wish to acknowledge the contributions and support that we received from 15 Catholic Parishes/Clusters,” said Custenborder.

“The increased sponsorship support will allow us to extend our helping services in our communities in the northern Miami Valley area.”

The second annual Shelby County Scramble-4-Life golf outing was rained out last spring, but the weather was perfect for this year’s event, held at Shelby Oaks recently.

Organizer and Right to Life board member Tim Dietz said the turnout justified the work involved.

“We were thrilled with our support from more than 25 sponsors, with the high number of teams for this event, with the cooperation of Shelby Oaks and, of course, the weather,” said Dietz He said the outing

raised nearly $5,000 for Right To Life’s programs, including its thrift shop and education projects.

As for the tournament, first place went to Tony Monnin, Todd Dietz, Travis Dietz and Andy Vehorn.

Major sponsors included Area Energy and Electric of Sidney, Upper Cervical Health Centers of Botkins, Flinn Veterinary Clinic of Sidney, Lacal Equipment of Jackson Center, McCrate, DeLaet and Co. of Sidney, Shelby Oaks Golf Club, Osgood State Bank, R.G. Sellers Co. of Dayton, and Wells Brothers Inc. of Anna.

announced that they will be fielding a women’s team in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) this summer. Ohio Galaxies FC will be able to provide area players the opportunity to train and compete at a competitive level while preparing for their fall 2012 season.

Teams in the WPSL are comprised of current or former college players and high school age players. Team training began in late May and the competitive season runs through July.

Regional league winners compete in the WPSL championships in Chicago at the end of July.

The WPSL is a growing league whose focus is strictly upon the development and promotion of women soccer players. The Women’s Premier Soccer League is an independent national league whose main focus

highly competitive premier women's soccer teams. The WPSL also makes every effort to bring quality soccer to all levels of the community and to promote the stature of female athletes as role models for our youth.

The Ohio Galaxies FC WPSL Team will be coached by Chris Black.

Black has put a team together from local area players to help the team develop. The team is comprised of Mary Allen, Butler; Molly Allen, Butler; Ali Backscheider, Butler; Katherine Boone, Dayton; Jeannie Borda, Campbell; Megan Cravenor, Cincinnati; Kaylee Dakers, Cincinnati; Stephanie Emery, Dayton; Erin Gill, Ohio Galaxies FC; MacKenzie Grause, Cincinnati; Adrianna Guerrero, Wright State; Jessica Jarrett, St. Louis; Rose Lavelle, Cincinnati United Premier; and Juliana Libertin, Dayton.

Volleyball clinics set

Perry to defend title at race

BEREA (AP) — A spokesman for the Cleveland Browns says the team is not for sale, refuting a report the NFL franchise might be on the market.

Neal Gulkis, the team’s vice president of media relations, said Thursday that “the Browns are not for sale.” Gulkis was responding to a report by Philadelphia radio personality Howard Eskin, who posted on his Twitter page that former Eagles president Joe Banner is putting together a group to buy the Buffalo Bills, and that the Browns and St. Louis Rams may also be for sale.

The Browns have been owned by the Lerner family since 1999. Randy Lerner, who also owns the Aston Villa soccer club in England, inherited the Browns in 2002 following the death of his father, Al. Lerner was traveling and did not immediately respond to emails and phone calls seeking comment.

make Triple try tough

BY BETH HARRIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Triple Crown.

Three races in a fiveweek span at varying distances on different tracks. So tough only 11 horses have won it, none in 34 years, by far the longest gap ever.

Now it’s your turn to try, I’ll Have Another, on Saturday at the Belmont Stakes.

“You need the racing luck,” suggests Bob Baffert, the only trainer to lose the Belmont three times with horses that won the first two legs.

It’s tougher these days because of changes in breeding, full fields of 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby, more foals and an increased emphasis by owners and trainers on the sport’s three biggest races.

I’ll Have Another, an average-sized chestnut colt, appears to have rebounded well after two hard races in the Derby and Preakness, with the most exhausting still to come. He’ll run 1 1-2 miles around Belmont’s oval with 11 rivals gunning to keep history from happening.

Before Affirmed swept the 1978 Kentucky

Derby, Preakness and Belmont, 25 years had passed between Citation in 1948 and Secretariat in 1973.

Ask trainers and jockeys what makes winning the Triple Crown so difficult, and no one can agree on a single factor.

Real Quiet had no luck in 1998, when a nose separated him from racing immortality. The year before, Baffert watched from the stands as Silver Charm lost by three-quarters of a length. In 2002, War Emblem nearly fell to his knees when the starting gate sprang open, and Baffert knew right then the colt was doomed. He straggled home in eighth place, beaten 19 1-2 lengths by a 70-1 shot.

“Everybody is trying to take their little shot at you,” Baffert said.

When Sir Barton became the first horse to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont in 1919, the phrase Triple Crown hadn’t been invented.

And he wasn’t even the most popular horse of his era; that mantle belonged to Man o’ War, who won nine of his 10 starts as a 2-year-old but didn’t run in the Derby the next year.

Shelby Oaks Golf Club Junior Golf Clinics Clinics are available for boys and girls ages 10 and older COST: $5 per clinic Clinics Schedule June 12th 8-10 am June 18th 12-2 pm June 25th 12-2 pm July 10th 8-10 am July 23rd 12-2 pm July 30th 12-2 pm

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model champion.

Jamie Hunt, Shawn and John Stroble, Scott Drake, Josh Smith, Zero Hill and Tim Ice are other drivers with a local connection ready to contend for top spot in the 75 lap feature.

The winner will collect $2,000 for taking the win. The street stocks, tuners, compacts and dwarf cars will round out the night of speed.

Racing is set to kick off at 7 p.m.

Browns reject report of possible sale

Women’s team formed Luck, breeding, distance Ohio Galaxies FC has is on the development of

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Indiana State volleyball will host the 2012 Indiana State University Girls Youth All Skills Volleyball Clinic in July according to head coach Traci Dahl.

Dahl and her staff will conduct the two-day clinic for ages 9-14. The clinic is designed for the beginning player and will focus on the basic fundamentals of the game.

Two sessions will be offered in the Indiana State Arena. The first session will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 16 and 17 with the second session scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 18 and 19.

Photo provided Cost of the clinic is $75 which includes a T-shirt.

BUD PERRY, of Edgerton, is the 2011 Main Event Space is limited. Those interested can register onRacing Series and a former Shady Bowl Speedway line at www.indianaelitevolleyballcamps.com. For track champion. Perry is among the favorites for more information, call Dahl at (562) 889-0070.

Saturday’s 75 lap feature.

DEGRAFF — The fastest pavement super late models in the Midwest will converge on Shady Bowl Speedway Saturday.

The wedge-bodied cars are aerodynamic and are powered by some of most groundpounding engines in the world. A full field is expected with defending MERS champion Bud Perry of Edgerton leading the way. Perry is also a former Bowl modified and late

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Council hears of street reconstruction plans ment fee. Council told Busse to include a 4 percent finance charge in addition to the 5 percent auditor’s fee.

Council discussed the need for a new tractor for the village. The current tractor is a 1999 model. It is too small to dump items into the dump truck, and it is valued at $10,000 to $12,000. Busse gave council information on a new tractor that would cost approximately $50,000. Council agreed that a new tractor is needed but had questions about spending capital money it already had spent money on a cruiser.

Bruce Borchers, a village resident, addressed council and asked to have a one-time partial sewer utility charge waiver. Borchers had 31,000 gallons of usage because of a leak in his water heater. Council asked Busse to give Borchers credit for the sewer portion of the bill that went directly into the storm sewer. Busse gave council a copy of a draft “policy for forgiveness of excess utility bills due to water leaks.”

Mayor Terry Daugherty appointed Scott Boettiger to the Russia auxiliary police, effective immediately.

Council heard a report from the Park Com-

mittee that the Versailles Savings and Loan donated $750 to the Russia Park. The village was also to install two drinking fountains in the park in May. Council member Ron Simon is working on the park benches.

Busse gave council members a copy of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency report. He said the EPA was complimentary of the village’s water utility operation and recommended improving the lane to the well field, placing fencing around the outside water equipment, and discontinuing bulk fill.

He also told council members he has the new well locations staked and reported that the transfer automatic switch for the water utilities on the Kohler generator failed. Buscher Electric gave quotes on repair of approximately $3,500 to $4,000.

Council members heard that Curly Construction gave a quote on pressure grouting of the Elizabeth Street sewer leak with a 10-year guarantee. The project will cost $3,210 to complete. Busse will schedule the work.

The Russia-Versailles Road bridge replacement is under way now that school is out for the summer.

His friends smoke and drink; he doesn’t ... yet you to be aware that dogs require more attention and more maintenance, such as regular grooming and daily exercise. Cats are much more independent, can entertain themselves and usually, groom themselves. However, if your cat is longhaired, frequent brushing is required.

Sometimes the choice will depend upon which pet (dog or cat) pulls at your heartstrings. Because choosing a pet takes some time, please allow at least an hour in the animal shelter or perhaps another trip to finalize your choice.

Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column.

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

FFA STUDENTS ride tractors up Ohio 66 toward Houston High School as the school year came to a close.

Pohlman named top student — CINCINNATI Melissa Pohlman, a senior from Russia, has been named the 2012 Accounting Student of the Year by the UniverPohlman sity of Cincinnati.

The daughter of Nick and Marilyn Pohlman graduated from Russia High School in 2008.

In addition, Pohlman has been named the undergraduate accounting student marshal and will lead the Carl H. Lindner College of Business grad-

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uating class into commencement ceremonies at the school Saturday, during which she will receive her Bachelor of Business Administration. She completed the requirements for two majors: accounting and international business.

As president of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accounting and finance fraternity, she was instrumental the organizawinning the tion’s highest award in the Best Practices Competition at the annual Midwest Regional Conference for Beta Alpha Psi chapters. She was a student ambassador to the Becker Professional Review and to the

Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.

“She has been an amazing role model,” said Dr. Margaret Reed, professor of accounting.

During her college career, Pohlman studied abroad in Guatemala, France, Spain, Germany and Ireland. She will teach financial literacy to children in Belize for a week in July. She was selected to do so by the company that has already offered her emp l o y m e n t : PriceWAterhouseCoopers. Eventually, she will work in its risk assurance department, conducting information technology audits for Fortune 500 companies.

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DR. WALshare your conLACE: I’m a cern regarding single mother of his friends. Ask a 17-year-old his father to also concern son. He is very show bright and if all and to discuss goes well, he will the negative acbe attending Intivities of his diana Univerfriends.

With sity next year. ’Tween both parents in His father has harmony, the set up a program 12 & 20 chances of Ted Dr. Robert for him for four finding new Wallace years at IU, if he friends who chooses to go share his antithere. His father teaches alcohol and tobacco at the university. lifestyle are much greater.

Lately, Ted has been hanging around with a DR. WALLACE: I group of guys who smoke read your column every and drink beer. I don’t day. I remember that you believe that they are recommend that if a doing drugs. I don’t like family wants to get a the idea of Ted having pet, the place to go is the friends who have bad local animal shelter. I habits, but he assures also remember that you me that just because preferred dogs to cats. they smoke and drink, it Why is this? Our family doesn’t mean that he has agreed to get a pet, does. but we are not sure if it’s Still, I don’t like the going to be a dog or a cat. idea. I like to think that I’d like you to please anI’ve steered my son in swer my question. My the right direction and parents also would like that he can make good to hear your answer. We choices, but peer pres- promise that we will be sure is strong. I’d like responsible pet owners your thoughts. I’d really and give our new pet a like to trust my son. — wonderful home! - Tori, Mom, Indianapolis, Ind. Springfield, Mass.

MOM: Peer pressure TORI: Our family has is a strong influence. A always had both a cat teen often takes part in and a dog as pets, and negative activities when they are important (and with friends, not because happy) members of the they are necessarily en- family. Both pets enjoy couraged to join in the each other — most of the “fun,” but because they time. However, if we diddon’t want to feel like an n’t have a pet and I had outsider with the group. to select one, I’d visit my Parents should trust local animal shelter and their child until that select a dog. Statistics trust is broken, but they say that most men preshould also discourage fer dogs, while women friendships with friends prefer cats. So that who engage in unaccept- would mean that the folable behavior. The longer lowing week my wife he hangs out with these and I would visit the friends, the better the same shelter to welcome chance that he will will- a cat that would soon be ingly do what they do! a happy member of our It would be wise to con- household. tact Ted’s father and It will be helpful for

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RUSSIA — Russia Village Council members heard plans for street reconstruction and discussed purchasing a new tractor for the village at their recent meeting.

Council members heard plans for St. Remy Street reconstruction. A representative of Choice One Engineering was present and said engineers estimate that the project cost has increased slightly to $71,000 because of quantity additions, including contingency quantities.

The representative told council members that he will also inform the contractors to watch the grading.

Council also plans to discuss the curb, catch basin and asphalt on Voisard Street and decide if it wants to have additional reconstruction completed on that area as part of the current project.

The bid date for the reconstruction project is June 24 at noon. The project is set to be completed by Aug. 24. Ohio Public Works Commission funding must be completed prior to the contract award.

Village Administrator Mike Busse asked council about the St. Remy Street assessments. He noted there will be a 5 percent auditor assess-

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Winners announced Winners were recently announced for the DowntownSidney.com monthly drawing.

Angela Evans, of Sidney, is the winner of the $20 gift certificate from the Ivy Garland. Kelli Ickes, of Sidney, is the winner of a $20 gift certificate from the Spot Restaurant.

Robert Jones, of Piqua, is the winner of a $20 gift certificate from Ron & Nita’s. Rose Mann, of Sidney, is the winner of the $20 gift certificate from Wiford Jewelers.

This month’s drawing is currently under way and features gift certificates from the following downtown Sidney businesses: The Ivy Garland, Ron and Nita’s, Wiford Jewelers and the Spot Restaurant.

Visitors can register now on the downtown Sidney website at www.DowntownSidney.com. The local website is jointly sponsored by Downtown Sidney and the Downtown Business Association.

Scholarship awarded Luke James Winner, of Sidney, recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., the nation’s cooperative, leading owned by farmers, ranchers and co-ops across the United States.

Winner will study dairy cattle production and management at The Ohio State Univeristy-Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster and is one of 50 students receiving scholarships through the CHS Foundation High School Scholarship Program. The CHS Foundation distributed a total of $50,000 in high school scholarships and another $25,000 in two-year scholarships.

An independent, external committee selected recipients based on essays, transcripts and reference letters. For more information on CHS Foundation scholarships, visit www.chsfoundation.org.

Students listed TIFFIN — Heidelberg University has released the names of 323 students named to the spring semester dean's list.

Included on the list are the following area students: • Stephanie Romie, a sophomore athletic training major from Anna.

• Tessa Benanzer, a sophomore biology major from Fort Loramie.

• Kristen Zumberger, a sophomore biology major from Sidney.

• Kyle Bensman, a senior Environmental Science major from New Bremen.

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be enrolled full time and meet academic criteria set forth by the university.

Heidelberg, founded in 1850, offers 36 courses of study in 19 major fields of concentration, awarding the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, as well as master’s degrees in education, counseling, business administration and music.

For more information visit the website at www.heidelberg.edu.

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WWII vets mark milestones Twins get diplomas, remember the war

BY JIM JOHNSON VERSAILLES — As Americans recalled D-Day this past week, for two Versailles men, the remembrance is something etched deeply in their minds and in their souls. They were there, and they shed their blood for the cause of freedom.

Alfred and Joseph Henry, of the Versailles area, who turn 90 on Tuesday, earned Purple Heart Medals and experienced the tragedy of war in an upclose-and-personal way.

The twins, who will be honored this weekend at the Versailles Poultry Days festival, were raised on a farm outside Versailles in the 1920s — along with 10 other children of Harry and Mary Henry. It was a time when traveling gypsies camped in a woods across from their farm. An oil well pumped oil by pipeline to Sidney. And they had to walk a mile to a one-room schoolhouse.

By their teens, many of the smaller schools consolidated, and the boys got to ride the school bus to Versailles. However, when they were 15, they had to quit school and work the family farm because their father was ill.

The boys sometimes hired out to work for neighbors shocking wheat for a quarter a day. They were thankful for the money in those Depression-era days.

In 1941, Al bought his first car, a 1937 Chevrolet, for $267.50. He used it to pick up his girlfriend, Dorothy Dapore, on dates. Brother Joe would accompany them, dating Dorothy’s sister Delores. Al and Dorothy married before Al went into the service. Joe and Delores married after Joe came home from the war.

The two had registered for the draft in June 1942. The following October they reported to Fort Thomas, Ky., for basic training along with another 100 men from Darke County.

After finishing their training, they sailed for England in April 1944.

Al told how he reacted when he learned he was shipping out. “I put a Rosary on my neck, so I could pray with one hand and shoot with the other.” He said he and his brother prayed a lot during the war.

The Atlantic Ocean waters were famous for the Nazi Uboat attacks, but they arrive in England without any problems. They spent two more months training in Great Britain with the Second Battalion of the 83rd Infantry Division. Al was in the 331st Regiment. Joe was in the 329th Regiment.

They both landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy and were sent to relieve the 101st Airborne Division. Once they were assigned to their respective groups they didn’t see each other for a long time.

Al related how it was to be a part of that invasion force. He was transported to the beach in a duck — the famous amphibious landing crafts.

He recalled, “When we got off the duck, we were told to hold the rifle over our heads, so it wouldn‘t get wet. We were in water up to our armpits.”

He talked about how they were dropped off about a quarter mile from the shore. Some of his comrades never made it to shore because they stepped into underwater depressions and carried so much weight that they drowned. In addition, he remembers that the water had a lot of floating dead bodies.

Once on the land it wasn’t any better. He said that he had to step over dead bodies that littered the beach. And there were other images that have never left his mind.

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JOE (left) and Al Henry appear as toddlers, during the war and now. The twins were drafted and served in World War II, married sisters, and recently were awarded their high school diplomas. hanging in trees, dead, shot by the continent.

Joe was assigned to methe Germans. Some were hanging on the sides of houses chanic and truck driving school before being sent to and churches. Some of them France to guard trains carrywere hanging in the trees for three weeks,” he recalled. War ing troops and supplies.

Al returned to combat as a is not a glamorous thing.

Once ashore, his unit went patrol squad leader, by the a sergeant. He was to fight in to the front. He was told to reconnoiter that night. He was four of the five major campaigns of the Western Eurogiven a compass, flashlight pean Theater: Normandy, and raincoat to cover him, so Northern France, Rhineland he could read the compass Hurtgen Forest and Ardennes without the enemy seeing Forest, known as the Battle of him. the Bulge. He was a part of the When he returned in the first battalion to enter Germorning, he said he had, “goosebumps on goosebumps.” many.

The war didn’t get any easHe had to do it again the ier. Al remembered how they next night with some more had orders to take one town. It troops. As they started back they spotted an enemy patrol, was hard fighting. Of one narrowly avoiding a skirmish. squad, 38 men went in and only seven got out.

In those early days, it was The sergeant often reconadvance, reconnoiter, and then deal with a German counterat- noitered with a lieutenant. tack. During one of those skir- They slipped in behind enemy lines to scout things out. They mishes, Al was injured. A fellow GI came to help him. As would usually look for a high he did, a mortar shell slammed place, like a church steeple, to get a good view of the land. into the group and killed the Once he spotted about a 16fellow. All ended up with inch wide hole in a hillside shrapnel in his hip joint. It was to get him his first of three near a town with a gun barrel sticking out. There had to be a Purple Hearts.

Both brothers ended up get- mighty big gun behind that ting injured in July 1944 and barrel. Calling in air support, that hillside was leveled and sent back to London to heal up. They didn’t see each other the threat taken care of.

He had another close call and each returned to action on

when he and the lieutenant were scouting the land. A bullet went through the officer’s helmet. The sergeant thought the lieutenant had to be dead.

But he wasn’t. The bullet entered as such an angle that it went around the inside of the helmet and “scalped the lieutenant,” he said.

Al’s second Purple Heart came when his knee took some shrapnel. It was back to London again for surgery. Doctors wanted to fuse his joint together. He objected. As a result, he still carries some shrapnel today.

Another time he was shot in the leg and never knew it. He noticed that his foot was wet and didn’t know why. It was covered with blood. He made a tourniquet, and another soldier came to help him. As he did, that soldier took a hit and died, falling on Al. Both men survived the war.

They both came back home to Versailles. Al came back to his wife and a baby daughter he had never seen. Joe came back and got married.

They became farmers.

About 1950 Al lost an eye as the result of a gunshot injury.

Joe had been shot in his eye when he was 12. Ironically, he probably never should have been drafted because of his eyesight and weak heart. But he was and came back home as a decorated war veteran.

They served their country in wartime and when they returned home they continued to serve in other ways. Al served as Darke County Farm Bureau president and member of their board of directors for more than 25 years. Joe served on the Versailles School Board of Education.

Joe and his wife have been to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other memorials.

Al has visited all 50 states and several countries. He even rode a camel in Tangiers. In 1983, he and his wife went to Europe and saw many of the areas where he had served.

About six years ago Joe’s wife died. A little over a year Al’s wife passed away. Joe has not been in the best of health, but he has a brother who looks after him.

The two of them patriotically served their nation 68 years ago. But they never did finish high school. That was remedied this past month when each of them was awarded a high school diploma at the Versailles commencement.

The two of them got their diplomas more than 70 years after leaving school as the result of action of U.S. House Speaker John Boehner. His office gave them a certificate of merit and informed them that since they had left high school and honorably served in combat, they were entitled to their high school diploma.

They also recently completed taped interviews for the Veteran’s History Project to be included in the Library of Congress.

And when the parade winds through Versailles for Poultry Days this year, the two of them will be riding in a special car to honor them. And on June 15, the twins turn 90.

There have been a number of common people who went to war, not to gain glory but to humbly fulfill their patriotic duty to their nation. People like Sgt. Alvin York and Audie Murphy heroically served their county because it was the right things to do.

And twin brothers from Versailles, Al and Joe Henry, served in the same way, coming home decorated for their bravery and humbly returning to become part of the fabric of their community.

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