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Battlefield Ohio Money pours in for Senate race BY JULIE CARR SMYTH AND JOHN SEEWER The Associated Press

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Nowhere is as much money being spent on a Senate race this year as in Ohio, where liberal Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking a second

term, his fate to some degree dependent on how well President Barack Obama does in the state’s tossup presidential contest. Outside interest groups are flooding the state with money. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, business and conservative groups are pouring

money into the state in support of Republican challenger Josh Mandel; and labor, environmental and other liberal groups are spending on behalf of Brown. Crossroads GPS, an independent group associated with Republican strategist Karl Rove, the Chamber and

other Mandel backers have spent a combined $15 million against Brown, and plan to spend $6.7 million more before November. Their goal is to return the Senate to GOP control after six years of being run by Democrats. They need a net See MONEY/Page 4A

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DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Victoria Bryan • Charles Moore • Gregory M. Auville • Thomas H. Sharp • Charlene C. (Baker) Johnson

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School bells ring Norma Humphreys (right) and Stacey Windle, first- and second-grade teachers, respectively, usher students into Longfellow Elementary School Wednesday as a new academic year begins for students in the Sidney City Schools.

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BY HELEN O’NEILL The Associated Press STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Alexis Molina was just 10 years old when his mother was abruptly cut out of his life and his carefree childhood unraveled overnight. Gone were the egg-and-sausage tortillas that greeted him when he came home from school, the walks in the park, the hugs at night when she tucked him

into bed. Today the sweet-faced boy of 11 spends his time worrying about why his father cries so much, and why his mom can’t come home. “She went for her papers,” he says. “And she never came back.” Alexis’ father, Rony Molina, who runs a small landscaping company, was born in Guatemala but has lived here for 12 years and is an American citizen. Alexis and his 8-year-old brother, Steve, are Americans, too. So is their 19-year-old

stepsister, Evelin. But their mother, Sandra, who lived here illegally, was deported to Guatemala a year and a half ago. “How can my country not allow a mother to be with her children, especially when they are so young and they need her,” Rony Molina asks, “and especially when they are Americans?” It’s a question thousands of other families are wrestling with as a record numSee KIDS/Page 2A

Charges against robbery suspect continued BY TOM BARNETT tbarnett@sdnccg.com

tinued until Aug. 31 for a preliminary hearing. During an arraignCharges filed ment in Sidney Municagainst Shawler, 47, of ipal Court Wednesday, 1333 Garfield Ave., by multiple felony and Sidney police include Shawler major misdemeanor aggravated robbery, charges against Vicki Lynn possession of drugs, drug Shawler of Sidney were con- abuse and tampering with ev-

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TUESDAY -8:47 p.m.: theft. Carl E. Stewart, 108 Walnut St., Quincy, reported the theft of a weed eater from 105 N. Walnut Ave. in Sidney. He valued the item at $200. -5:23 p.m.: breaking and entering. Lloyd B. Fry, 10328 Hardin Road, Piqua, reported the break-in of a property at 2331 Campbell Road in Sidney. A window to the front door was broken to enter the property. -1:38 p.m.: theft. Victoria A. Frohna, 105 E. Bennett St., told police a white wicker chair, plant stand and plant and a small statue had been removed from her front porch. -12:24 a.m.: burglary. Trisha K. Gadbois, 616 1/2 N. Main Ave., told police someone had entered her apartment and removed an Acer laptop computer valued at $500. 7:58 a.m.: criminal damaging. Paul E. Borders, 2021 Wells Drive, told police someone had pried off the lock hasp, damaging the door of a trailer owned by Everyday Manufacturing at 405 N. Main Ave. MONDAY -11:43 a.m.: theft. Bradley E. Berlekamp, 1301 Port Jefferson Road, told police someone had made three pur-

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Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -9:34 a.m.: investigation. Sidney firefighters responded to 234 W. Court St. to investigate an odor of gas. -3:28 a.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics were dispatched to a medical call in the 800 block of Broadway Avenue. TUESDAY -9:51 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to the 800 block of South Ohio Avenue for a medical call. -8:10 p.m.: medical. Medics were dispatched to a medical call in the 100 block of Independence Avenue. -3:48 p.m.: medical. Paramedics responded to a medical call in the 500 block of Buckeye Avenue. -3:43 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1000 block of Michigan Street for a medical call. -2:04 p.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to a medical call in the 100 block of West Poplar Street. -1:48 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call in the 1600 block of Campbell Road. -10:11 a.m.: medical. Paramedics were dispatched to the 100 block of Poplar Street for a medical call.

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Fire, rescue WEDNESDAY -2:08 p.m.: medical. Russia firefighters and the Versailles Life Squad responded to a medical call in the 100 block of Liberty Street. -1:30 a.m.: investigation. Fort Loramie firefighters responded to 8863 Patterson-Halpin Road to investigate a report of smoke in the area. TUESDAY -8:00 p.m.: medical. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to a medical call in the 10500 block of Ohio 65 in Salem Township.

Shelby Neighbors United to meet Monday ANNA — Shelby Neighbors United will have a presentation weighing the pros and cons of the Montra Hills Wind Project Monday at 7 p.m. at the Anna American Legion (Heiland Post 446) on County

Road 25A. Treasurer Katina Shaffer said formal invitations have been sent to the Shelby County Commissioners to attend, along with candidates for public office in the November election.

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KIDS ber of deportations means record numbers of American children being left without a parent. And it comes despite President Barack Obama’s promise that his administration would focus on removing only criminals, not breaking up families even if a parent is here illegally. Nearly 45,000 such parents were removed in the first six months of this year, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Behind the statistics are the stories: a crying baby taken from her mother’s arms and handed to social workers as the mother is handcuffed and taken away, her parental rights terminated by a U.S. judge; teenage children watching as parents are dragged from the family home; immigrant parents disappearing into a mazelike detention system where they are routinely locked up hundreds of miles from their homes, separated from their families for months and denied contact with the welfare agencies deciding their children’s’ fate. At least 5,100 U.S. citizen children in 22 states live in foster care, according to an estimate by the Applied Research Center, a New York-based advocacy organization, which first reported on such cases last year. And an unknown number of those children are being put up for adoption against the wishes of their parents, who, once deported, are often helpless to fight when a U.S. judge decides that their children are better off here. Immigration lawyers say that — despite the ICE policy changes — they see families destroyed every day. “I had no idea what was happening,” says Janna Hakim of the morning in 2010 when a loud knocking at her Brooklyn apartment door jolted her awake. It was the first Friday of Ramadan, and her Palestin-

From Page 1 ian mother, Faten, was in the kitchen baking the pastries she sold to local stores. Janna, then 16, and her siblings were all born here. None knew that their mother was in the U.S. illegally — or that a deportation order from years earlier meant she could be whisked away by ICE agents and her family’s comfortable New York life could come crashing to a halt. “It was horrible, horrible,” Janna says, describing the shock of seeing her mother in an ill-fitting prison uniform behind a grimy glass panel in a detention center in Elizabeth, N.J. She was deported after three months. Her family fell apart. Janna’s 13-year-old brother began wetting his bed, she said, and her 15year-old brother began hanging out with gangs and experimenting with drugs. Her father, who has a prosthetic leg and relied on his wife for help, grew despondent. And her mother, back in Ramallah living with her own mother after more than 20 years away, grew desperate, unable to sleep or function or think about anything except her family. “I am not a criminal. I am the mother of American children and they need me, especially the younger ones,” she cried over the phone. “How can a country break up families like this?” Critics say the parents are to blame for entering the country illegally in the first place, knowing they were putting their families at risk. “Yes, these are sad stories,” says Bob Dane, spokesman for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which advocates tougher enforcement against illegal immigration. “But these parents have taken a reckless gamble with their children’s future by sneaking into the country illegally, knowing they could be deported.”

“Not to deport them,” he continued, “gives them the ultimate bonus package, and creates an incentive for others to do the same thing.” Others, including Obama, say splitting up families is wrong. “When nursing mothers are torn from their babies, when children come home from school to find their parents missing … when all this is happening, the system just isn’t working and we need to change it,” Obama declared during his first run for president in 2008. A year ago, he told a Texas audience that deportation should target “violent offenders and people convicted of crimes; not families, not folks who are just looking to scrape together an income.” And, last year ICE announced a new policy of “prosecutorial discretion” that directs agents to consider how long someone has been in the country, their ties to communities and whether that person’s spouse or children are U.S. citizens. “That gave us a lot of hope,” said David Leopold, general counsel for The American Immigration Lawyers Association. “Now we are all scratching our heads wondering where is the discretion when many of our lawyers continue to see people being deported with no criminal record, including parents of American children.” In the Molina case in Connecticut, after Rony Molina became a U.S. citizen in 2009, an immigration attorney urged Sandra to go to Guatemala, where her husband could then sponsor her to return legally. It was bad advice. Though she has no criminal record her petition was denied. Desperate,

she tried to re-enter with the aid of a “coyote” who demanded $5,000, but she was stopped at the border, detained in Arizona for two weeks, then deported in March 2011. Immigrants who are deported and try to reenter the country are considered felons and a top priority for immediate removal. Back in Guatemala, she faced what many deportees experience — loneliness, suspicion and fear in a country that no longer felt familiar. She says her brother was held for ransom by kidnappers who presumed her American husband must be wealthy enough to pay. Eventually she fled to Mexico, where she says she feels so hopeless about her life that she has thought about ending it. “I just want to be forgiven,” she said, sobbing on the phone. “I feel I am about to go crazy, I miss my children so much. They are all I have. I cannot go on without them.” Back home in Stamford, her children are suffering too. The youngest cried constantly, the eldest became angry and withdrawn. Though their plight is documented in thick files that include testimony from psychologists and counselors about their need for their mother, appeals for humanitarian relief were denied. “Quiet, slow-motion tragedies unfold every day … as parents caught up in immigration enforcement are separated from their young children and disappear,” Nina Rabin, an associate clinical professor of law at the University of Arizona, wrote last year in “Disappearing Parents: A Report on Immigration Enforcement and the Child Welfare System.”

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Victoria Bryan Victoria Bryan, 97, of Carson City, Nev., and formerly of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Carson City. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney.

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Gregory M. Auville, 47, of 500 N. Vandemark Road, Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at 9:27 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on April 5, 1965, in Welch, W. Va., the son of the late Bobby L. Auville Sr. and Gail Gean (Rose) Ellison. On July 2, 1983, he married Kathryn Wolaver, who survives along with three children, April Lovett, Anita Murray and husband, Randall, and Elizabeth Scholl and husband, Aron, all of Sidney; seven grandchildren, Whitley Lovett, Jace Lovett, Douglas Jr., Brian Sherry Douglas, Leia Murray, Randall Murray Jr., and Justice Scholl; and two brothers, Bobby L. Auville Jr., of Sidney, and Brian Keith Ellison,

of Piqua. Greg was the owner and operator of Greg’s Place, a buy, sell and trade store in Sidney. He was a family man, who loved motorcycles, rock and roll, and was a firm believer in God. He was a member of the Sidney Apostolic Temple. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at noon at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., with the Rev. Mark Hina officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Condolences may be expressed to the Auville family at the funeral website, home’s www.cromesfh.com.

Thomas H. Sharp Thomas H. Sharp, 57, 1200 S. Kuther Road, Sidney, passed away peacefully, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at 4:24 p.m. at Marion General Hospital, Marion. Thomas was born July 15, 1955, in Sidney, the son of the late Everett and Betty (Brewer) Sharp. Thomas was married to Kim C. (Helmlinger) Sharp on March 30, 1979, and she survives in Sidney. Also surviving are two sons, Nathan and his wife, Mandy Sharp, of Sidney, and Collin Sharp, of Sidney; four grandchildren, Jacob, Layne, Keelan and Alivia Jo Sharp; four brothers, Harry N. (Connie) Sharp, of Jackson Center, Floyd L. (Gwen) Sharp, of St. Marys, Donald Lee Sharp, of Sidney, and Richard Eugene (Linda Kay), of Piqua; and one sister, Mary A. (William) Swindell, of Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by one brother, James E., of Cal-

ifornia, and one sister, Linda May Taylor. Thomas retired from the Ross Aluminum Foundry in Sidney. He attended Sidney High School. Thomas loved his grandchildren and spent most of his free time with them. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting and gardening. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. services Funeral will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, with Pastor Brent Driver officiating. Friends and family may call on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home, Sidney. Online memories may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

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Johnson, of Brockton, passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Wingate at Silver Lake in Kingston. She was born in Maplewood, daughter of the late Charles and Daisy (Castle) Baker. She graduated from Sidney High School and Springfield City Hospital School of Nursing. She also attended Bluffton College. She was married 60 years to the late Ralph Johnson Jr. She was the mother of Col. Ralph G. Johnson III, of Texas, Charlene “Sandy” (Johnson) Holmes, of Maryland, and Charles “Nick” Johnson, of Rockland, Mass. She was the sister of the late Mary E. Watson, Edna Smith and Charles Baker. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Charlene was employed for 21 years at the Lutheran Home of Brockton, retiring in 1985 as a supervisor of nurses. She has lived in

Wendell Avenue Congregational Church Friendship Circle, a leader of Troop 59 Girl Scouts, a member of the Out of State Club of Brockton, a member of the 500 Club of the Square Dance Foundation of New England, and of several square and round dance clubs. Visiting hours were Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Sampson-HickeyGrenier Funeral Home 309 Main St., Brockton. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial was in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charlene’s memory to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Ste. 326, Plymouth, MA 02360. To send an online condolence, visit www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com.

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First day jitters Kindergarten teacher Kathy Gillman directs two of her former students to their new classroom on the first day of school Wednesday. Kierstyn Sniffen (left) 7, and Spencer Nunez, 7, are now firstgraders at Longfellow Elementary School. Kierstyn is the daughter of George and Diane Sniffen. Spencer is the son of Mike and Theresa Fox. All live in Sidney. For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com

Book on bin Laden raid coming out Sept. 11 WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden has written a firsthand account of the operation, triggering more questions about the possible public release of classified information involving the historic assault of the terror leader’s compound in Pakistan. U.S. military officials say they do not believe the book has been read or cleared by the Defense Department, which reviews publications by military members to make sure that no classified material is revealed. The book, titled “No Easy Day” and scheduled to be released next month on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, comes amid a heated debate over whether members of the military — both active duty and retired — should engage in political battles. “I haven’t read the book and am unaware that anyone in the Department has reviewed it,” said Pentagon press secretary George Little. White House and CIA officials also said the book had not been reviewed by their agencies. The book announcement comes just as a group of retired special operations and CIA officers have launched a campaign accusing President Barack Obama of revealing classified details of the mission and turning the killing of bin Laden into a campaign centerpiece. The group complains that Obama has taken too much credit for the operation. Their public complaints drew a rebuke from Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of

the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as other special operations forces, who called the partisan criticism unprofessional. Dempsey said that such public political involvement by members of armed services erodes public confidence and trust in the military. The author of the upcoming bin Laden book, who has left the military, is using the pseudonym Mark Owen. And in a news release from publisher Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), Owen describes the book as an effort to “set the record straight about one of the most important missions in U.S. military history.” He said the book is about “the guys” and the sacrifices that the special operations forces make to do the job and is written in the hope that it will inspire young men to become SEALs. If the book sticks to his personal thoughts about the job and the mission, Owen may be in the clear. But often special operations forces must sign nondisclosure agreements. And they are not allowed to release classified information, such as intelligence data or military tactics and procedures used to ensure success of the May 2011 raid. Christine Ball, a spokeswoman for Dutton, said the work was vetted by a former special operations attorney provided by the author. “He vetted it for tactical, technical and procedural information as well as information that could be considered classified by compilation and found it to be without risk to national security,” Ball said.

CHARGES She was arrested after leading police on a chase through Sidney that ended after police deployed speed sticks that eventually disabled her vehicle on Knoop-Johnston Road, southeast of Sidney. Police were dispatched to the Speedway station at 2:56 a.m. Tuesday after a witness reported a subject wearing a bag over their head left a vehicle with covered license plates and enter the store at 1501 St. Marys Ave. Police said the subject that robbed the

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store did not display a weapon, but allegedly told the cashier they had a knife. Approximately $300 was obtained from the cash register by the suspect. Chief Kevin Gessler, in a news release issued Tuesday, said Shawler was found with a substance “that field- tested positive for cocaine.” No one was injured in the chase and apprehension and that Shawler surrendered without a struggle. Shawler remains in the Shelby County Jail in lieu of bond.

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IN THIS 2004 file photo, American nun and rain forest defender Dorothy Stang, from Dayton, holds a cross in Para, Brazil. environmental destruction. In Brazil, killings over land are common and seldom punished, as landowners powerful clash with farmers and others for control of lucrative farming and logging land. According to the Catholic Land Pastoral, a watchdog group that tallies land-related threats and murders, more than 1,150 rural activists have been slain in Brazil over the past 20 years, but fewer than 100 cases have gone to court since 1988. Out of those cases, the courts have only found guilty 15 of the men who ordered the killings. killings are The mostly carried out by gunmen hired by loggers, ranchers and farmers to silence protests over illegal logging and land rights.

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BATH (AP) — The childhood home of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is for sale in northern Ohio. The three-bedroom, 2,170-square foot home on a private wooded lot in Bath, near Akron, was the site of Dahmer’s first murder, in 1978. He moved to Wisconsin in 1982 and went on to kill 16 more people before his crimes were discovered in 1991. He was killed in prison in 1994 by a fellow inmate. Dahmer’s parents bought the house in 1968, when he was 8. The current owner is musician Chris Butler, who was a founding member of the 1980s band The Waitresses. He told The Akron Beacon Journal that he listed the house because he no longer has reason to spend much time in the area. The asking price is $329,000.

From Page 1 GPS asks: “Who’s the biggest supporter of the Obama agenda in Ohio? It’s Sherrod Brown.” Obama Before bounced back in the polls, Mandel called Brown a rubber stamp for the president’s policies. Brown defends his vote for Obama’s health care overhaul and his support for the auto industry bailout. In a recent ad, he kicked the tire of an auto made of Ohio parts and noted that the bailout had saved more than 800,000 Ohio jobs. It turned out the tire he kicked wasn’t made in the state. Mandel, from the Democrat-heavy Cleveland area that tends to produce more moderate Republicans, has walked a

fine line on the bailout — saying it had its effective elements but wasn’t the savior of the industry. A Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq, Mandel unseated the Democratic state treasurer in 2010 in his first statewide election. Republicans quickly recruited him to challenge Brown, figuring the youthful fiscal conservative could tap into the rising anger directed at longtime politicians in Washington. “I’m 34. I look like I’m 19,” Mandel likes to say while campaigning. He appeals to voters to put a fresh face in Congress and paints Brown, 59, as a “career politician” who’s been in office too long.

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Butler said his real estate agent vets potential buyers to weed out curiosity seekers. He believes the right buyer will be someone who appreciates the home’s 1950’s vintage style. “You’ve gotta kind of get past the horror factor,” he said. Butler said he bought the house in 2005 when he was living in New York but spending a lot of time here as part of another band. His mother was also living here at the time but has since died, he said. The ranch-style house was built in 1952, and a year later it was featured in the Beacon Journal for its modern style, open layout and floor-toceiling windows that provided views of the wooded hillside. Butler said he was drawn to the house by its ’50s style and big, wooded

lot. He said it was perfect for his collections of midcentury modern furniture and British Invasion music equipment, and it was an ideal place for him and his band mates to make music without disturbing the neighbors. Still, he couldn’t understand at first why the house had been on the market for six months at a price that seemed low for the neighborhood. Then his agent called to disclose the home’s infamous history. “I didn’t stop shaking for another 24 hours,” he said. He decided to buy it anyway and hasn’t been sorry. “I love, love, love the place, but I just don’t get back there that often,” he said. ——— from: Information Akron Beacon Journal, http://www.ohio.com

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pickup of four seats — three if Republican Mitt Romney wins the White House — and one of their juicier targets is Brown, who voted 100 percent with the AFLCIO in 2010 but only 9 percent with the Chamber of Commerce. Environmental, labor and political committees lining up against Mandel, the Republican state treasurer, have spent a combined $3.1 million. Even after outraising Mandel’s campaign committee by $5 million, Brown has been significantly overspent. Brandon Twyman, 22, a movie theater worker in Columbus, views all the ads as a waste of good TV time. “People want to get their point across, I understand that, but at the same time you’re wasting millions of dollars where millions of dollars could go somewhere else,” he said. “To me, I don’t think it’s necessary.” Brown’s surprise victory six years ago in this closely divided swing state made him the first Democrat the state had sent to the Senate since former astronaut John Glenn’s retirement in 1999. A well-known Ohio figure, he’s maintained a single-digit lead over Mandel in polls, but he’s also struggling to break 50 percent and could be vulnerable if Obama falters badly in November. His critics try to tie Brown with presidential priorities least popular in the closely divided state — including the health care overhaul and energy policies they paint as anti-coal. One of the most recent TV spots funded by Crossroads

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday blasted Ohio’s new early voting hours, saying the times could create long lines in the presidential battleground state. But the state’s Republican elections chief says the hours are fair and will remain in place for the fall. “The rules are set and are not going to change,” Secretary of State Jon Husted said in a statement. Ohio is one of 32 states, plus the District of Columbia, that allow voters to cast an early ballot in person without having to give a reason. Husted has ordered election boards in Ohio’s 88 counties to have the same early in-person voting hours on weekdays and have no hours on weekends. Before his directive, local election boards made up of two Republicans and two Democrats were setting their own hours. Democrats argue not everyone will have the same access because the trimmed hours and days in the more populous counties will result in longer lines. “Setting uniform hours treats all county boards the same, but it treats voters unequally and unfairly,” House Minority Leader Armond Budish said at a news conference Wednesday.

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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of an Amazon rancher charged with being one of the masterminds of the 2005 killing of American nun and rain forest activist Dorothy Stang. The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday night that Regivaldo Galvao has the right to remain freepending the outcome of his appeal process. In 2010, a jury found Regivaldo Galvao guilty of ordering Stang’s death and sentenced him to 30 years in jail. But he was freed on appeal. He was imprisoned one year later after a Para state court ruled that he had to start serving his sentence before his appeal process had run its course. Galvao was expected to be released later Wednesday Also convicted of ordering Stang’s murder is Vitalmiro Moura, who is serving a 30-year jail term. Two other men charged with taking part in her killing are also in jail. Another one is at large. Stang was born in Dayton, Ohio, and spent three decades trying to preserve the rain forest and defending the rights of poor settlers who confronted powerful ranchers seeking their lands in the Amazon’s wild frontier. The northern Brazilian state of Para, where Stang was gunned down with six, close-range shots from a revolver, is notorious for land-related violence, contract killings, slave-like labor conditions and wanton

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Aug. 23, the 236th day of 2012. There are 130 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 23, 1912, actor, dancer, director and choreographer Gene Kelly was born Eugene Curran Kelly in Pittsburgh. On this date: ■ In 1305, Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace was executed by the English for treason. ■ In 1775, Britain’s King George III proclaimed the American colonies to be in a state of “open and avowed rebellion.” ■ In 1858, “Ten Nights in a Bar-room,” a play by Timothy Shay Arthur about the perils of alcohol, opened in New York. ■ In 1914, Japan declared war against Germany in World War I. ■ In 1926, silent film star Rudolph Valentino died in New York at age 31. ■ In 1927, amid protests, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in Boston for the murders of two men during a 1920 robbery. ■ In 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to a non-aggression treaty, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, in Moscow. ■ In 1944, Romanian prime minister Ion Antonescu was dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies. ■ In 1962, John Lennon married his first wife, Cynthia Powell, in Liverpool, England. (The marriage lasted until 1968.) ■ In 1972, the Republican National Convention, meeting in Miami Beach, nominated Vice President Spiro T. Agnew for a second term. ■ In 1973, a bank robbery-turned-hostagebegan in taking Stockholm, Sweden; the four hostages ended up empathizing with their captors, a psychological condition now referred to as “Stockholm Syndrome.” ■ In 1982, Lebanon’s parliament elected Christian militia leader Bashir Gemayel president. (However, Gemayel was assassinated some three weeks later.) Ten years ago: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il made his second visit to Russia in a year, meeting with President Vladimir Putin outside Vladivostok. New York publicist Lizzie Grubman pleaded guilty in a hit-and-run crash that injured 16 people outside a Hamptons nightclub. (Grubman ended up serving 37 days of a 60-day sentence at the Suffolk County, N.Y., jail, with time off for good behavior.)

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It wasn’t a good day MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) —Police say a western Pennsylvania woman had her checkbook stolen and as she went to the police station to report the crime, her purse was swiped. Seventy-two-year-old Harriet Sweger says she was first robbed by a woman who bumped into her and grabbed her checkbook at a grocery store. The McKees Rocks woman says she was driving to a police station when she stopped to ask for directions and had a man reach into her car and grab her purse. Police in Stowe Township, Allegheny County say they have a suspect in the purse snatching but didn't release a name.

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BY LYNN ELBER The Associated Press

Mitt Romney

Paul Ryan

Todd Akin

GOP upheaval arrives just before convention TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This is the convention prelude of the Republicans’ dreams — their nightmares, that is. Mitt Romney wanted to preside over a made-for-TV gathering showcasing his economic credentials and GOP unity. Instead, he’s heading to Tampa with the national debate focused on rape and abortion and with the divisions within his party — and with running mate Paul Ryan — on full display. “It’s a huge distraction,” Saul Anuzis, a RNC member from Michigan and a top Romney backer, said of the emotional quarreling touched off by embattled Missouri Rep. Todd Akin earlier this week. “We should be talking about the economy and here we are consumed by these side issues.” Even the weather is threatening to spoil Romney’s party. As Wednesday’s rain pounded the arena and hotel complex where the convention is scheduled for next week, Anuzis lamented the tropical storm churning toward Florida, saying that “it could cause havoc; it could be a chaotic situation from a transportation and security standpoint.”

Britons shrug off nude photos of Prince Harry LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry has been caught on camera doing something embarrassing — again. Celebrity gossip website TMZ on Tuesday posted photos of the 27-year-old royal cavorting nude with an unidentified woman in a VIP suite in Las Vegas. It’s hardly the first time the prince — who allegedly disrobed as part of a game of strip pool — has been filmed in a compromising situation. The third-in-line to the throne was famously photographed wearing a Nazi uniform for a costume party, and in another photo gaffe he was seen cupping the breast of a female TV presenter. Some would argue footage in which he was heard to utter a racial slur while teasing a fellow army cadet from Pakistan was more serious. If the reaction of Britons to Harry’s Las Vegas adventure was anything to go by, the nude photos will do little to tarnish his generally positive, partyprince image. The Associated Press asked an assortment of royal watchers and British subjects about what they thought about the prince’s naked romp. Did Prince Harry do anything wrong? Jim Conlon, a 60-year-old construction worker: “The answer to that is categorically NO.” Conlon, who was unloading bags of material from a car, seemed genuinely offended by the very question. “I’d be proud of him if he were my son,” he said. Conlon’s opinion was typical of a country where thousands of streets and pubs are named for the royal family. Polls published earlier this year showed support for the monarchy at an all-time high, perhaps buoyed by the celebrations surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations marking her 60 years on the throne.

All this as a new Associated Press-GfK poll showed a neckand-neck race between Romney and President Barack Obama just over two months before the election. Some 47 percent of registered voters say they plan to vote for Obama, while 46 percent favor Romney. That’s virtually the same as last month — and evidence that Romney didn’t get a bounce of support by choosing Ryan as his vice presidential nominee. Romney and Ryan sought to gain ground Wednesday with fresh criticism of Obama on health care in separate rallies and with a new TV ad. But Republican troubles persisted, just as the party had seemed to be moving past deep divisions between its establishment and conservative wings in the name of rallying behind its presidential nominee and beating Obama. Instead, the ticket found itself still overshadowed by the uproar over Akin’s refusal to drop out of his Senate race after causing a stir by saying that women’s bodies have ways of preventing pregnancies in cases of “legitimate rape.” He has apologized repeatedly and has said he mis-

spoke, but he also has bucked calls from top Republicans — including Romney and Ryan — to abandon his bid. “It’s bad timing. Akin happening now sort of amplifies the whole thing,” Charlie Black, a veteran GOP presidential campaign strategist and informal Romney adviser, said, referring to distractions from the campaign’s economic message. Romney spokesman Kevin Madden tried putting the matter to rest during a campaign stop in Arkansas, telling reporters he did not expect the presumptive nominee to address Akin’s comments further. “We said what we needed to say,” Madden told reporters. As final preparations were being made for the four-day convention, there were fears rippling through the national party that fallout from the Akin situation demonstrated weakness by the GOP leaders who are uniting behind Romney. But Black and others predicted that the national conversation will shift back to the economy — and an unemployment rate above 8 percent — by the time Romney accepts the nomination Aug. 30, and certainly by this fall.

Syrian civil war shakes Damascus-Beirut ties BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian civil war has spilled over into Lebanon, bringing with it sectarian street clashes, mob violence and general government paralysis in Beirut. But it was the dramatic arrest earlier this month of a former Lebanese government minister and prominent supporter of Syria’s embattled president that has suggested the conflict may be causing Lebanon to slip further away from Damascus’ long domination. The bloodshed in Syria has drawn Lebanon deeper into the unrest — a troubling sign for a country that has gone through its own 15-year civil war and has an explosive sectarian mix as well as deep divisions between pro- and anti-Syrian factions, many of which are armed.

The chaos could give Sunni Muslim fighters in northern Lebanon more leeway to establish supply lines to the rebels inside Syria in their battle to oust President Bashar Assad. Tensions and intermittent fighting in the northern Lebanon city of Tripoli continued Wednesday following two days of clashes between proand anti-Assad groups that killed at least six people and wounded more than 70. Seventeen times bigger than Lebanon and four times more populous, Syria has long had powerful allies here, including the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group that now dominates the government. For much of the past 30 years, Lebanese have lived under Syrian military and political domination.

Mom decapitates son, 2 CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The 911 call from Chevonne Thomas was rambling and incoherent, but authorities said she made one thing clear: Her 2-year-old son had been stabbed, and “I did it.” What police found at her Camden rowhouse early Wednesday was even more horrifying. Thomas had decapitated her son and placed his head in the freezer. The 33-year-old mother later fatally stabbed herself after hanging up on emergency dispatchers, a violent end to a troubled life. Thomas only recently regained custody of son Zahree after allegedly leaving the boy unattended in a car, telling police she had smoked marijuana laced with the hallucinogenic drug PCP and blacked out in a nearby park. Distraught family members who arrived at the scene late Wednesday morning, shocked expressions on their faces, declined to comment. Some neighbors described strange behavior by Thomas, who had just moved to the street from elsewhere in the city. Others saw no evidence of problems. “Because, had we known something was up, I’m quite sure all the neighbors on this block would have talked to her,” said Tayari Horcey, who lives a few doors from Thomas. “But, you know, people hold stuff in. You don’t know what’s going on.” The state’s child welfare agency said in a statement that Thomas had been receiving counseling and support services since a court-ordered reunification with her son April 3. She previously lost custody of Zahree to relatives and was ordered to undergo treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders, according to the Department of Children and Families.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An A-list cast of celebrities is joining a telethon to raise money and awareness to fight cancer. Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Samuel L. Jackson and Emma Stone are among the stars participating in the third Stand Up to Cancer telethon, the organization announced Wednesday. Paltrow also is an executive producer for the fundraiser that will be carried commercial-free from 8-9 p.m. EDT Sept. 7 on the four major broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, and more than a dozen cable channels. Musical performances by Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw are planned, and more than 25 movie, TV and sports stars will be on hand to take phone pledges, said executive producer Joel Gallen. Laura Ziskin, founder of Stand Up to Cancer and producer of its first two telethons in 2008 and 2010, lost her seven-year fight against breast cancer last year. The “Spider-Man” movie producer was 61. Ziskin represents “tremendous shoes to fill,” Gallen said. “I can’t really replace Laura, but I’m coming from a different point of view, from a respectful point of view, and continuing the mission she was on.” Hope is the theme for this year’s telethon, Gallen said. It will include information on how to prevent cancer and on the treatment research funded by Stand Up to Cancer, also known as SU2C. The experiences of several patients who are part of Stand Up to Cancer trials will be explored in mini-documentaries that show the progress made in just a few years of effort, Gallen said. The organization said it has awarded about $120 million in grant commitments to multidisciplinary research “Dream Teams” and to scientists seeking innovative approaches to end cancer’s role as the world’s leading cause of death. Of the $180 million-plus that has been pledged, some larger donations are being made over a period of several years, a spokeswoman said. Katie Couric, who joined with Ziskin and other women in the entertainment industry to found Stand Up to Cancer, will appear in the telethon. Others taking part include Jessica Biel, Jeremy Renner, Seth Rogan, Masi Oka, Simon Baker and Rashida Jones. Couric lost her husband to colon cancer, while Paltrow’s late father, director Bruce Paltrow, had oral cancer. Some participants, such as Michael Douglas, have fought the disease themselves. Cable channels carrying the telethon are BIO, Encore, HBO, Showtime, HBO Latino, ION Television, LMN, Logo, MLB Network, mun2, Palladia, Starz, TBS, Smithsonian and VH1. Stand Up To Cancer, which also receives corporate donations, is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the TV and movie industries. The American Association for Cancer Research is the scientific partner of Stand Up To Cancer and conducts scientific oversight of its research projects in conjunction with the SU2C advisory committee. ——— Online: http://www.standup2cancer.org

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This Evening â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St. â&#x20AC;˘ Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Emmons Conference Room at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. For more information, call Lu Ann Presser at 497-6542.

Friday Morning â&#x20AC;˘ A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts storytime for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.

Friday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited.

Friday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Photo provided Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First COMPASSIONATE CARE clinic intern Laura Ahrns, of Fort Loramie, checks United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St. blood pressure for Rusty Crigger, of Sidney recently.

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Saturday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ The Lockington Volunteer Fire Department hosts dinner at the firehouse beginning at 5 p.m. Carry-out available. Breaded tenderloin or fish with french fries, barbecue chicken, applesauce, and drink. Cost: $7. â&#x20AC;˘ The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club â&#x20AC;&#x153;Checkmatesâ&#x20AC;? 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. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Sunday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ The Catholic Adult Singles Club meets for a car show in Tipp City. For information, call (419) 678-8691.

Sunday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

Monday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 492-0823.

Monday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ Versailles Health Care Center offers a free Total Joint Replacement class at 6 p.m. in the Rehab Clinic at the center, to provide information to people considering joint replacement. For information, call Shannon Condon at (937) 526-0130. â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of Hope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Church, 340 W. Russell Road. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church of Christ. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Tom Frantz at 492-7075. â&#x20AC;˘ TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, New Bremen.

Tuesday Morning â&#x20AC;˘ Local 725 Copeland retirees meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Clancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Retirees and spouses are welcome.

Tuesday Afternoon â&#x20AC;˘ The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. â&#x20AC;˘ Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. For more information, contact Michelle at (419) 394-8252.

Tuesday Evening â&#x20AC;˘ Head, Neck and Oral Cancer Support Group for patients and caregivers meets at St. Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Cancer Center in the Garden Conference Room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For information, call (419) 227-3361.

Compassionate Care marks five years Compassionate Care of Shelby County (CCSC) will celebrate its fiveyear anniversary Wednesday with a health fair. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its facility at 124 N. Ohio Ave. Clinic staff will perform blood pressure and blood sugar checks for anyone in attendance. Light, healthy snacks will be provided. In addition, the first 100 visitors will receive an automated blood pressure kit (one per household). The kits are being donated by Agape, and Lowes is donating the batteries for the meters. CCSC was founded in 2007 as a faith-based clinic for the purpose of providing primary medical care for residents of Shelby County. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, management of chronic diseases and preventative care. The clinic also provides some assistance with prescription medications, and may refer patients to specialists. The clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The dental clinic hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The phone number is 492-9400. For Shelby County residents to qualify for CCSC services, they must be uninsured and living at or below 200 percent of the federally determined poverty level. Since its opening, CCSC has served more than 2,500 different Shelby County residents. The clinic is funded entirely through dona-

tions, and became a United Way agency in 2008. The clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating expenses for 2012 have been estimated at $268,107. CCSC has been nominated by the local office of Chase Bank for the Chase Community Giving Award. The nomination opens the possibility for additional funding for the clinic. Clinic staff comprise licensed volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners and dentists. More than 100 active volunteers provide CCSC services. Since the clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening, volunteers have donated more than 36,000 hours of time. Teresa Ditmer serves as the executive director. She works with a committed team to provide services to those in need. Ruth Ann Kuntz serves the clinic as its volunteer coordinator. Julie Fogt is the senior certified medical assistant. Michelle Mantor is also a certified medical

assistant. Valerie Fogt is the third certified medical assistant. Lisa Anderson greets guests, answers the phone and schedules appointments. Doretta McCatee is a volunteer who performs bookkeeping for the clinic. She is also a past board treasurer. Board members are Steve Mashco, Dr. Lisa Alvetro, Deborah Wolfinger, Eric Newman, M.D., Steve Brabbin, Eric Ditmer, Pastor Phyllis Doseck, Lynda Newman, Laura Barley, Jefferey Van Treese, DDS, Anne Eiting Klamar, M.D., and Joan Schroeder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are totally amazed by what the past five years has brought to Compassionate Care,â&#x20AC;? Ditmer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would not exist if not for the support of our community. We would love for everyone to stop in and meet the staff and get a glimpse of the wonderful things that are going on here.â&#x20AC;?

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WION Brad and Mendy Wion, of Sidney, have announced the birth of a son, Bailey Todd, born Aug. 16, 2012, at 8:38 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by his brother, Austin Shaw, 14, and his sister, Katlynn Shaw, 12. His maternal grandparents are Hayes and Linda Napier, of Sidney. His paternal grandparents are Todd and Lois Wion, of Piqua. His mother is the former Mendy Napier, of Sidney.

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Pair set wedding date FORT LORAMIE — Jamie Zumberger, of Fort Loramie, and Dr. Joshua Schmerge, of Greenville, have announced their engagement and plans to marry Sept. 15, 2012, in St. Michaels Catholic Church. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jim and Sue Zumberger, of Fort Loramie. She is a 2007 gradu- Zumberger/Schmerge ate of Fort Loramie High School and received an Associate of Medical Sonography in 2012. She is employed by Dayton Cardiology and Vascular Consultants. Her fiance is the son of Ed and Joy Schmerge, of Botkins. He graduated from Botkins High School in 2005 and from Ohio State University in 2008. In 2011, he received a Doctor of Chiropractic, and in 2012, he received a master’s degree in sports science, both from Logan University. He practices at Schmerge Chiropractic LLC in Greenville.

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FRIDAY • Marion County International Raceway hosts the Marion County Funny Car Nationals today and Saturday at 2303 Richwood-LaRue Road, LaRue. An old-school open drag race tat features the funny cars of the 1970s. (740) 4993666 or www.nostalgiafunnycarnationals.com. • The University of Dayton screens “The Hunger Games,” a film, at 9 p.m. in the ArtStreet Studio B screening room. Free. (937) 229-5104. SATURDAY • Tippecanoe Main Street hosts the 17th Annual Trans Am Nationals Cruise-In 5 until 9 p.m. in downtown Tipp City. Registration for participants is $5 and is from 5 to 7 p.m. at 12 E. Main St. Free. • Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. will appear at the Lost in the 50s Diner, 1533 Celina Road, St. Marys. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at

8 p.m. Tickets are $15. For reservations or more information call (567) 712-0107. • The Lockington Canal Festival celebrates the historic canal locks at a festival featuring food, beer, live entertainment, children’s games and a parade. (937) 773-8128 or lockingtoncitizenleague@live.com. SUNDAY The American • Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, hosts a dance from 3 to 7 p.m. Music by Honky Express. $14 per person includes beer, wine, soda and snacks. Public welcome. (937) 287-4275 or www.accdayton.com. • Team Lisa Benefit will be at The Learning Place, 201 RM Davis Parkway, Piqua, with dinner, a basket raffle and an auction, to raise funds for Lisa KendallMaxson, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. A minimum $5 donation is requested for dinner. • The Victoria The-

atre Association presents Over the Rhine in concert at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton. Tickets: (937) 228-3630 or at ticketcenterstage.com. • The Champaign County Preservation Alliance annual train trip departs St. Paris today at 10 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. and travels through Quincy and Maplewood. Tickets are $20 each. Call (937) 6522161. Info at www.ccpaurbanaohio.com. MONDAY • Shelby Neighbors United will host a presentation on the pros and cons of the Montra Hills Wind Project at 7 p.m. at the Anna American Legion (Heiland Post 446), County Road 25A. WEDNESDAY • The Sidney Elks Lodge No. 786 hosts a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. At 8 p.m., $3,000 will be given away. People do not need to be present to win. Refreshments and food will be available.

The 2012 Applefest will offer a variety of craft vendors selling hand-painted ceramics, glass, kiln-formed stuffed handmade animals, hair items for little girls, jewelry, wood toys, handmade pillows, and Halloween items. In addition, company representatives of Scentsy, Pampered Chef and Velada will be on hand with inventory offered for sale. The Shelby County courtsquare will come alive with two full tents of vendors. The festival is scheduled for Sept. 7-9 in downtown Sidney.

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for libraries organized by the Folger Shakespeare Library, in Washington, D.C., and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. It is based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, with assistance from the Harry Ransom Center of the University of Texas. The traveling exhibition was made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Several lectures by University of Dayton faculty are scheduled at Roesch Library. The first in the series will be Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m., in the first floor gallery space, with Alan Kimbrough, professor of English, who will discuss the King James Bible and Anglican Church music. Three brown bag-lunch lectures will feature faculty from various departments and scholarly backgrounds. The lectures are free and open to the public. Several book discussions are scheduled at Roesch Library and the downtown branch of the Dayton Metro Library. The discussions are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. To register, visit Manifold Greatness Book Discussions on the Roesch Library website. To mark the closing of the exhibit, a panel discussion featuring University of Dayton faculty from the lecture series is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 19, in the Roesch Library ground floor LTC Forum. For more information on the exhibit, lectures and discussions, including hours, directions and parking, visit Manifold Greatness at the Roesch Library website at http://bit.ly/Pjqt7h or contact kkelly2@udayton.edu.

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Is it good luck or small miracles? Are you a miracles” as lucky person? God. The “us” Does everywins when we thing seem to believe we are fall in place beresponsible for cause you are our “good luck.” truly talented? You win when Do you most you recognize a often come out endivine Your smelling like a counter with pastor God as a gift. rose? Do you always seem to be speaks God’s best is for in the right us to live aware The Rev. place at the of God’s everyright time? Barbara Staley day, small miraThen you are cles. How do we truly a blessed person. shift into a place of recGod would pose this ognizing all the coinciquestion to you: “Are dences around us as you the one who orders God given miracles, and all this luck or is it me, not just luck? God, who arranges The shift comes these coincidences?” through our relationIf you believe you ship with God. As we hold the keys to your mature in our Christian life, then you are in for a life, we are called to see series of ups and downs, through the eyes of God. some good, some very Paul in Ephesians gives trying. If you believe the us direction, “You were coincidences in your life taught with regard to are a divine encounter, your former way of life, then your ups and to put off your old self, downs will go smoother. which is being corrupted The truth is most of us by its deceitful desires; live in a combination of to be made new in the a little of us, luck, and a attitude of your minds; little of God, small mira- and to put on the new cles. self, created to be like We have the choice to God in true righteousrecognize the source of ness and holiness.” our “good luck” as us, or The new self is busy the source of our “small with God not self. The

new self is full of love. You are a miracle not a happening. You have a purpose to fulfill every day. When God’s love flows through you, self is pushed out and God is glorified. Ego shrinks. Your desire is to serve God, not you. Because you are focused on God, you see God more clearly in your everyday life. The following is an example of an everyday encounter that became a small miracle. In a SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg moment of inattention For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com your child misses her ride home. You are called to pick her up. It is an inconvenience. The Rev. Aaron Gerlach, of Sidney, and Martha Thomas, of Jackson CenThere has been friction ter, bless paintings of the stations of the cross Sunday. The paintings, done between you and your by Carolyn Stevens, of Piqua, recently were hung on the walls of St. Mark’s child. Your old self Episcopal Church in Sidney. Stevens volunteered to create the paintings would go clearly irri- because the church did not have its own, original stations of the cross. The tated. The new self goes cost of the professionally mounted paintings was donated by individuals in love. It just so hap- as memorials, as designated on brass plaques on the paintings. pens that your child opens her heart to you on the ride home. The old self would have missed the small miracle. TIPP CITY — Ginghamsburg food vendors, a live band, hayrides Start looking for small miracles. They are Church will host Fall Fest on Sept. 8 and ponies will be among the attracfrom 4 to 9 p.m. on the front lawn of tions. Fireworks will be presented at everywhere. its Tipp City Campus, 6759 S. 9 p.m. No reservations are necesThe writer is the pas- County Road 25A. sary. tor of nurture and care at For more information, contact the All ages are welcome and admisthe Sidney First United sion is free. An activity tent for kids, Ginghamsburg Church office at Methodist Church. giant inflatables and festival rides, (937) 667-1069.

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Less religious states give less to charity BOSTON (AP) — States with the least religious residents are also the stingiest about giving money to charity, a new study on the generosity of Americans suggests. The study, released Monday by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, found that residents in states where religious participation is higher than the rest of the nation, particularly in the South, gave the greatest percentage of their discretionary income to charity.

Least generous The Northeast, with lower religious participation, was the least generous to charities, with the six New England states filling the last six slots among the 50 states. Churches are among the organizations counted as charities by the study, and some states in the Northeast rank in the top 10 when religious giving is not counted. The most generous state was Utah, where residents gave 10.6 percent of their discretionary income to charity. Next were Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina. The least generous was New Hampshire, at 2.5 percent, followed by Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In Boston, semi-retired carpenter Stephen Cremins said the traditional New England ideal of self-sufficiency might explain the lower giving, particularly during tight times when people have less to spare. “Charity begins at home. I’m a big believer of that, you know, you have to take care of yourself before you can help others,” Cremins said. The study found that in the Northeast region, including New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, people gave 4.1 percent of their discretionary income to charity. The percentage was 5.2 percent in the Southern states, a region from Texas east to Delaware and Florida, and including most of the so-called Bible Belt.

Tithe The Bible mandates a 10 percent annual donation, or tithe, to the church, and the donation is commonly preached as a way to thank God, care for others and show faith in God’s provision. But it has a greater emphasis in some faiths. In Mormon teachings, for instance, Latter Day Saints are required to pay a 10 percent tithe to remain church members in good standing, which helps explain the high giving rate in heavilyMormon Utah. “Any LDS member

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People in less religious states are giving in a different way by being more willing to pay higher taxes so the government can equitably distribute superior benefits, Wolfe said. And the distribution is based purely on need, rather than religious affiliation or other variables, said Wolfe, also head of the college’s Boisi Center for Religion and Public Life. Wolfe said people in less religious states “view the tax money they’re paying not as something that’s forced upon them, but as a recognition that they belong with everyone else, that they’re citizens in the common good. … I think people here believe that when they pay their taxes, they’re being altruistic.”

To ensure that states with differing costs of living were judged by the same standard, researchers calculated each state’s median discretionary income — the money remaining per household after variable but essential costs such as housing, child care and food are paid for. They then looked at the percentage of discretionary income that the typical household in each state gave to charity. Alan Wolfe, a political science professor at Boston College, said it’s wrong to link a state’s religious makeup with its generosity.

Tax and entitlement payments were among the variable living expenses researchers subtracted to arrive at their figures for each state’s discretionary income, said Peter Panepento, the Chronicle’s assistant managing editor. “That said, the numbers can’t account for psychology and it’s very possible that people who live in high-tax areas might feel as though they are already giving a lot of money to help the greater good through their taxes,” Panepento said in an email. The study also found that patterns of charita-

who is faithful does said Valerie that,” Mason, 70, of Mesa, Ariz., during an interview in Salt Lake City. “Some struggle with it. Some leave the church because of it. But we believe in the blessing. … Tithing does bring the blessing of God’s promise.” When only secular gifts are counted, New York climbs from No. 18 to No. 2 in giving, and Pennsylvania rises from No. 40 to No. 4. The study was based on Internal Revenue Service records of people who itemized deductions in 2008, the most recent year statistics were available. The data allowed researchers to detail charitable giving down to the ZIP code.

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he said. Among other notable findings of the study: • People who earn $200,000 per year give a greater percentage to charity when they live in ZIP codes with fewer people who are as wealthy as they are. • People who earn be$50,000 and tween $75,000 annually give a higher percentage of their discretionary income to charity (7.6 percent) than those who make $100,000 or more (4.2 percent). ____ Associated Press writers Lindsey Anderson and Rodrique Ngowi in Boston and Lynn DeBruin in Salt Lake City contributed to this report. ____ How America Gives: http://bit.ly/OHY725

Sidney church to celebrate anniversary Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 606 Park St., will celebrate its 149th anniversary Sunday. The program will begin at 4 p.m. The Rev. Ashton Allen and the Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Cincinnati

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Board accepts resignations BY MELANIE SPEICHER by the board. mspeicher@sdnccg.com Ken Kellner was hired as a middle school teacher efThe resignations of two fective Monday. He received Sidney City Schools employ- a one-year limited contract ees were accepted Monday for $39,644, less two unpaid night by the Sidney City days per the SEA contract Board of Education. A third for a salary of $39,215. employee will be retiring Supplemental contracts from the district. were awarded to Vicki Fulk, Middle school science sophomore class adviser, teacher Cynthia Endsley re- $1,694, and Damion Skeans, signed as a teacher effective auditorium supervisor, Aug. 14. She was recently $1,186. hired to be the new Anna Mary Brulport was hired Middle School principal. on a one-year limited conLinda Kerns, cook and tract as a bus aide effective substitute van driver, also Aug. 15. She will be paid resigned effective Aug. 6. $12.98 per hour. David Moore, custodian, Cathy Fridley, Mary Janwill be retiring from the dis- nides and Zac Watson were trict on Aug. 31. His disabil- hired as substitute teachers ity retirement was accepted on one-year limited, as-

Federal aid available for storm-stricken Ohio residents WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Security’s Homeland Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Ohio to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and straight-line winds during the period of June 29 to July 2. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and straight-line winds in the counties of Adams, Allen, Athens, Auglaize, Belmont, Champaign, Clark, Coshocton, Fairfield, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Meigs, Miami, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Paulding, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Putnam, Shelby, Van Wert and Washington. “This summer’s severe storms left many Ohio families and small businesses hurting,” U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said. “This funding will help small businesses, families, and communities throughout our state while putting Ohioans to work.” Brown and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, led a bipartisan call for the president to sign the major disaster declaration for the state of Ohio last week. The Ohio Congressional delegation sent a letter to Obama in support of Gov. John Kasich’s request for a major disaster declaration for the state of Ohio. Federal funding is also available on a costsharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. W. Michael Moore has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Moore said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. Brown and Portman were joined by Reps. Steve Austria, R-Ohio-7, Steve Chabot, R-Ohio-1,

needed contracts at a rate of $87.53 per day. Jan Fortkamp was hired as a substitute van driver on a one-year limited, asneeded contract at a rate of $12.17 per day. The board also approved Bill Blosser, Josh Dietrich and Josh Elmore as volunteer football coaches. In other business, the board: • Approved transfers of $250,000 from the general fund to the permanent improvement fund; $100,000 from the general fund to the termination benefits fund; and $20,000 from the general fund to the EMIS fund. • Appointed Bill Ankney as the school board represen-

tative and Kelly Rees as the alternate to the annual Ohio School Boards Association convention in November. • Approved an agreement with the Shelby County Educational Service Center for special education and related services beginning Aug. 1. Treasurer Michael Watkins said the contract had been approved in July, but the wording had been changed for some of the county schools so all the districts had to adopt the agreement again. • Accepted the low bids through the Educational Purchasing Council for contracts for bakery products from Aunt Millie’s Bakery; for dairy products from Re-

iter Dairy; and for food products from Gordon Food Service. • Approved the bus stops as recommended by the transportation coordinator for the school year. • Adopted the elementary staff handbook. • Accepted donations of a new soccer scoreboard from the Sidney Athletic Boosters valued at $9,500; and equipment and labor valued at $10,000 from Mike Herbert and Mike Lochard to make repairs and installations at the Sidney baseball field. • Went into executive session to consider the employment of an employee for the district. No action was taken.

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NEW BREMEN — The 2012 Bremenfest Committee has announced the following winners during the weekend festival: Attendance drawings: Deb Rindler, Sandra Wierwille, Steve Smith, Friday; Suisan Maxon, Cindy Newman, Dean Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio- Alt, Mary Ann York, Hartwig and 11, Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio- Doug Bill Johnson, 18, R-Ohio-6, Jim Jordan, ROhio-4, Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio-9, Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio-10, Steven LaTourette, ROhio-14, Robert Latta, R-Ohio-5, James ReShelby County Comnacci, R-Ohio-16, Tim missioners opened bids Ryan, D-Ohio-17, Jean for the Pasco-Montra R-Ohio-2, Schmidt, Steve Stivers, R-Ohio-15, Road bridge rehabilitaBetty Sutton, D-Ohio-13, tion project during their Patrick Tiberi, R-Ohio- meeting Tuesday. The five bids received 12, and Michael Turner, were forwarded to R-Ohio-3.

Robert Rump, Saturday. Cornhole tournament: Travis Jess and Ray Monin, first; Terry Bateman and Charles Stockton, second; Chad and Aaron Powers, third. Dodgeball tournament: ages 18-plus — Sanduskeyes, first; Razzle Dazzle, second; ages 14-17 — Squidward’s Tenticles, first; DBDL,

second; ages 13 and under – A Town, first; Basketballers, second. Chili Cookoff: Mark and Troy Suchland, first, by American Legion Auxiliary, $600. Annette Grillot, second, by NBIA and Kris Kuck, $250. Jake Albers, third, by Sons of the Legion, $250. People’s Choice: Chefs

Commissioners open bids for Pasco-Montra Road bridge project County Engineer Bob Geuy for his recommendation. The project’s cost estimate is $255,000. Commissioners also appropriated $25,000 back into the county’s general fund from an un-

claimed funds account. The board also authorized the advertisement of bids the Shelby County Jail boiler replacement project. Estimated cost of the project has not been set.

Steve Bushnan, Chad Wuebker, Eric Dicke and Matt Craft. Best theme: Carnival Crazies, Tom and Amy Wilker and family. Big Wheel race winners: age 4. Addison Albers and Jordan Evers; age 5, Adriana Keitkamp and Vince Wilker; age 6, Allyson Pape and Rogan Muether.

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nity service on a driving while under suspension charge. Community service may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full. • Tyler J. Levi, 29, of Wapakoneta, was fined $15 and costs on a driving while under suspension charge that was amended failure to display a license. • Brittany D. Holloway, 20, 2365 Collins Drive, Apt. A, was fined $75 and costs for driving with an expired license and also fined $25 for driving without lighted lights. • Richard A. McGeorge, 58, 308 Williams St., was fined $35 and costs for using unauthorized license plates. • Brittany P. Diehl, 20, of Dayton, was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to eight days in jail on a charge of driving while under suspension from a prior OVL conviction that was amended to failure to display a license. Five days of the sentence may be reconsidered if she pays fines and costs in full and the remaining three days jail may be suspended if she violates no laws of the state for one year. Court fines These people recently paid fines and costs totaling $135 (unless noted) for various violations as follows: Cassie M. Kinell, 20, 926 Spruce Ave., underage consumption of alcohol, $161. Deborah L. Krach, 58, 5495 Smith Road, Houston, speeding. Lance S. Wacker, 2, 2295 State Route 362, Minster, speeding. Keah H. Mullins, 19, 1019 N. Main Ave., seatbelt, $116. Brandon Bowman, 18, 816 W. Parkwood St., failure to control, $136. Holly M. Midddendorf, 24, 78 Eastview Drive, Fort Loramie, stop sign, $130. John D. Siegel, 37, 8051 W. Mason Road, speeding. Jessica Gehle, 833 N. Main Ave., prohibited parking, $91. John D. Flaute, 29, 21201 Middleton-Hume Road, speeding. Nancy L. Valentine, 34, 12332 Amsterdam Road, Anna, stop sign, $130. Elias A. Quezada, 71, 5006 Johnson-Slagle

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MUTTS

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HOROSCOPE BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel tired at work today. This is a temporary thing; don’t worry. However, be very careful taking the suggestions of others. Check everything out. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might develop a crush or fall in love with someone today because you are temporarily fooled or deceived. (We all do this to ourselves from time to time.) Be careful. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t take on too much with family business or chores at home today, because halfway through whatever happens, you might regret it. Go slowly, and be careful. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Encounters with others can be downright confusing today — perhaps even demoralizing! Take everything that everyone says with a grain of salt. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a poor day to make important financial decisions. Very likely, you do not have all the facts, or people are not playing straight with you. Don’t trust yourself to make important deals today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today is full of considerable confusion, vagueness and uncertainty. You might feel sympathy for someone and then later find out that you were just being a sucker. (Ouch.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Quite likely, you feel tired today. Don’t worry about this, because it’s just par for the course. Don’t work too hard. Do whatever you can to get more rest. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) When dealing with people in a group situation today, if you feel that something fishy is going on, it is! Don’t let others corral you into any kind of decision that you don’t want to make. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a poor day for discussions with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs. It’s as if there’s too much static in the air. “You’re breaking up. I can’t hear you.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might be enthralled by someone who seems to be profound and inspiring. While this might be the case, you also might be seduced by a clever salesperson. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Do not make important decisions about how to share or divide something today, especially inheritances or shared property. Wait until another day to agree to anything. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Relations with friends and partners might be disappointing today. Perhaps you expected a match. Perhaps you’re not even sure what’s going on. YOU BORN TODAY The word “casual” is not in your vocabulary. You are very careful and very thorough. You do your homework and research everything before you begin something. You love to solve puzzles and mysteries. Your ability to observe and investigate can help you in your job. An exciting year awaits you, because it’s the beginning of a new cycle. Open any door! Birthdate of: Stephen Fry, actor; Alex Colville, artist; A.S. Byatt, novelist. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Mostly sunny with south winds 5 to 10 mph High: 82°

Clear with south winds around 5 mph Low: 61°

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Partly cloudy High: 84° Low: 68°

Partly cloudy High: 84° Low: 70°

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Tuesday

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Temps stay near normal

Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers, t-storms High: 82° Low: 61°

High pressure builds in and brings dry conditions to the Miami Valley for the rest of the w e e k . Highs will be nearnormal t o d ay, with a slow rise in temperatures as we head toward the weekend. We could be pushing 90-degrees again soon!

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High Tuesday.........................79 Low Tuesday..........................52

24 hours ending at 7 a.m. .none Month to date .....................3.26 Year to date ......................22.74

Thursday’s sunset ......8:22 p.m. Friday’s sunrise ..........6:57 a.m. Friday’s sunset ...........8:20 p.m.

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

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Immune system attacks thyroid DEAR DR. throid for life. DONOHUE: The best time to While reading take it is half an the paper, I nohour to an hour ticed my husbefore breakfast. band staring at Dr. Hashimoto, me. He doesn’t a now deceased do that often. I Japanese doctor, asked him what discovered the he was looking To your microscopic picat, and he said ture of the thygood my neck — it roid gland illness was getting big- health that bears his ger. I dropped Dr. Paul G. name. Since the the paper and original descripDonohue went to a mirror. tion by Dr. He was right. I made an Hashimoto, others have appointment with my learned that this thyroid family doctor, who said I gland malady is the rehad a goiter, and he sent sult of an attack by the me to an endocrine doc- immune system on the tor. That doctor deter- gland. Antibodies, the mined that I have grenades of the immune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis system, inactivating the and has me on Syn- gland. Little to no thythroid. Will I take medi- roid hormone is procine for life? Is there a duced — best time to take it? — hypothyroidism. In addiR.A. tion to antibodies, lymANSWER: Most phocytes — another arm likely, you will take Syn- of the immune system —

Aug. 23, 1912 The village of Jackson Center has a rather appalling condition confronting it — that the village is or soon will be without funds. The village council has just discovered that not until August 1913, could there be another draw made on the county treasury and then only for about $400. The confusion results from a misunderstanding relative to funds available for village and school purposes under an existing levy. In the inperiod terim were improvements made in the community for which funds actually were not available. ––––– A horse hitched to the rack on the north side of the square fell down several times during the band concert last evening and caused considerable excitement. As soon as the animal would be assisted to its feet, retied and harnessed, it would either fall or lie down on the pavement again. Those present finally came to the conclusion that the animal must have become intoxicated with the strains of music emanating from the Sidney band.

invade the gland. The gland enlarges. Without thyroid hormone, the body’s metabolism slows. Affected people gain weight without taking in more calories than they normally do. They’re chronically tired and feel uncomfortably cold when others are quite warm. The heartbeat slows. Skin becomes pale and cold. Constipation is common. Hair often begins to fall out. All of these signs and symptoms come about from too little thyroid hormone. Treatment is straightforward; take the missing hormone in pill form. It might be four or more weeks before you notice you symptoms leaving. And it can take as long as three to six months before there’s a complete correction of the thyroid hormone lack.

The booklet on diseases of the thyroid gland provides more information on this and other thyroid problems. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 401, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Readers may also order health newsletters from www.rbmamall.com.

Aug. 23, 1937 The State Department of Vocational Education has notified school officials at Green Rural and Perry Rural that the two schools have been granted a twin vocational agriculture department. The George Deam Act, effective on July 1, provides for such twin departments, and this is one of the few granted. In a joint meeting of the two boards of education of the two schools, A.H. Hathaway, of Lakeview, was selected as teacher of the twin department.

50 years Aug. 23, 1962 The Sidney Jaycees will continue their auto seat belt campaign by having a sales booth and belt display on the north side of the public square Friday evening and Saturday. Dr. William Mentges, chairman of this community health and safety project, said the Jaycees are trying to impress upon the citizens of the community the importance of auto seat belts and of the many lives that could be saved by their use. To help promote this project, Chiles Tire Service of Sidney has agreed to install belts sold by the Jaycees at a much reduced rate. –––––

RUSSIA — Rev. Donald Ritzier, assistant pastor at St. Remy for the past three years, will leave Aug. 29 for St. James the Less Church, Columbus. No one has been appointed to replace him, Rev. Joseph Wolfer, pastor of the church, said. Rev. Wolfer was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. Ratterman.

25 years Aug. 23, 1987 Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Friday afternoon for an addition to the Sidney Holiday Inn, which recently won a superior rating from corporate headquarters. Construction is beginning immediately for a 17,720-square-foot addition to the north side of the motel, said Phyllis Schlagetter, assistant general manager. The addition with the same motif as the current inn is to be ready for use by the end of December. The addition next to the pool will make the motel into a U shape. ––––– Rezoning requests will be a major topic of discussion at Monday night’s meeting of Sidney City Council. Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone 12.204 acres of land along the west side of Interstate 75, south of Ohio 47 and east of the Stewart Subdivision, from R-1, single-family residential, to B-3, roadside business district. ––––– Workers are putting the finishing touches on the exterior of the Miami Inn, 500 N. Miami Avenue, which is being remodeled into 11 apartments. The remodeling work was expected to be finished Friday, said owner Karen Maxwell. The Inn has been under extensive remodeling since January of this year. ––––– These news items from past issues of the Sidney Daily News are compiled by the Shelby County Historical Society (498-1653) as a public service to the community. Local history on the Internet! www.shelbycountyhistory.org

New boyfriend’s old life still uncomfortably close DEAR ABBY: I He says started dating my the decision boyfriend a month to divorce ago. On our third was mutual date he informed and that they me that he was prehave both viously married. It been seeing lasted two years other people and he has been difor a while. I vorced for almost a adore him Dear year. It didn’t bother and hate to Abby me, so I let it go. end a fantasAbigail He introduced tic relationme to his two room- Van Buren ship because mates — one of I’m jealous. I them is female. have no life experience After spending a day to prepare me to handle with them, I noticed he this sort of situation, so had an odd relationship I don’t know what to do. with her. When I asked Help! — TAKEN him about it later, he ABACK IN PITTSsaid she’s his ex-wife. BURGH They live together and DEAR TAKEN share basically every- ABACK: Sometimes thing, including gro- when a person doesn’t ceries and a laptop. He know what to do, the can’t seem to under- best thing to do is — stand why I’m disturbed nothing. Your relationby this. ship is very new. Stay

calm and see how it develops. If you both decide to take it to the next level, the living arrangements may change to something you’re more comfortable with. DEAR ABBY: My 70-something-year-old mother is being remarried soon. I’m happy she has found love again after my father’s passing. Several of her friends are throwing her a lingerie shower to celebrate. Abby, I am uncomfortable attending this party. I asked that she exclude me from the list, but yesterday I received an invitation. Hooray! She has a new life which involves new love. I just don’t want to think of

my mother in that role. Am I wrong to not want to attend? — THEY GROW UP SO FAST DEAR T.G.U.S.F.: You’re not wrong. While most of us are aware that we did not arrive via immaculate conception, few of us want to dwell on the reality of our parents as sexual beings. Because you have already told your mother how you feel, simply respond to the invitation by saying you are unable to attend. 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.

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Buschur Electric, Inc. is accepting applications for a generator technician. Applicant should be familiar with the mechanical and electrical workings of generators and transfer switches. 2 to 4 years experience in mechanical work and electrical work is a plus, but we will train. Competitive wages and benefits package. Interested parties should send resume to Buschur Electric, Inc., PO Box 107, Minster, OH 45865 EEO Employer BUSCHUR ELECTRIC, INC., steveh@ buschurelectric.com. (419)628-3407. EXPERIENCED Screen printer Aesthetic Finishers is now hiring experienced silk screen printers. The individual must be proficient in the set up/ running of an automatic screen printing press. Attention to detail and quality a must. Candidate must have 1 year of experience. Position is Monday8am-4:30pm

Full

time Friday

(937)778-8777 X 222 to set up an interview

KITCHEN COOK, Day Shift, 30 hours per week average, Apply at the Alcove Restaurant 134 North Main, Sidney, Between 6am-2pm

COOK Experiencedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; w/Serve Safe Certification We are looking for experienced people. Come in and fill out an application and speak with Beth Bayman, Staff Development. Koester Pavilion 3232 North County Road 25A Troy, OH 45373 (I-75 at exit 78) 937.440.7663 Phone 937.335.0095 Fax Located on the Upper Valley Medical Center Campus EOE

Hiring Event

GENERATOR TECHNICIAN.

STNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FT & PTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;All Shifts

for positions in Jackson Center and surrounding area Thursday

August 23, 2012 1:00pm-3:30pm Jackson Center's Chamber Building 122 E Pike St Jackson Center, OH

Mon - Fri @ 5pm Weds - Tues @ 5pm Fri - Thurs @ 5pm

POLICY: Please Check Your Ad The 1st Day. It Is The Advertiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Responsibility To Report Errors Immediately. Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

Thurs - Weds @ 5pm Sat - Thurs @ 5pm

EOE

AMERICA SANKYO INC, a leading international manufacturer of mechanical automation equipment, index drives, and high speed motion control equipment has immediate openings for:

ENGINEERING DETAILER/ DRAFTSMAN

Send resume/CV and salary requirements to: info@ integrity-ambulance.com

No applications considered without evidence of experience/knowledge and salary requirement. Serious Inquiries Only

OPEN INTERVIEWS 12:00pm-3:00pm

at 937-498-5934

Motor routes are delivered Saturdays, Holidays and on an as needed basis by independent contractors.

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Interested candidates are to refer to job descriptions and requirements listed under - Career Opportunities on SankyoĘźs website www.sankyoamerica.com

Sankyo America, Inc. 10655 State Route 47W Sidney, OH 45365

WALKING ROUTES Walking Routes Deliver Newspapers: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

All AGES welcome to apply! SDN1134 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JACKSON CENTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 papers Backforty Drive, N Fork St, Maple, Oak, West St

SDN2006 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 23 papers E Court, Enterprise, S Main, S Miami, South St

SDN2007â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 papers Franklin, Mound, South, S Walnut, S West

Happy Anniversary, Fred!

SDN1057â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; E Edgewood, Wapakoneta Ave SDN1058â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 28 papers Broadway, N Main, E Parkwood, E Robinwood, Twinbrook

SDN3074â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 papers, Ironwood Dr, Village Green SDN1098â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIDNEY - 18 papers, Gemini St, N Main Ave If interested, please contact: Rachel

Love you always, Jill

at 937-498-5912 If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message with your name, address, phone number and SDN number that you are interested in.

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Kids Learning Place is seeking to fill the following full time positions: Preschool Head Teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C;requires Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related Field. Vacancies in Troy, Bellefontaine and Wapak. Wage is $15.63 to 16.88 dependent upon education and experience. Preschool Teacher Assistant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; requires CDA or Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Full time vacancies in Troy & Piqua. Part time position in Bellefontaine. $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA, $9.67 to $10.44 with Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree. Wage dependent upon education and experience.

To apply, please visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org or send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org

Stratosphere Quality At The Job Center 227 S. Ohio Ave Sidney, OH

If interested, please contact: Jason

If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message with your name, address, phone number and SDNM number that you are interested in.

SALES APPLICATIONS/ CUSTOMER SERVICE

Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Troyrequires CDA or Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Early Childhood Education. $8.66 to $9.35 with CDA , $11.74 to $12.68 with Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree. Wage dependent upon education and experience.

August 27, 2012

Russia / Versailles Area SDNM260R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 212 PAPERS - Baker Rd, Burns Rd, Fessler Buxton Rd, Kaiser Rd, McGreevey Rd, Miller Rd, Rangeline Rd, Redmond Rd, Reed Rd, Russia Rd, Russia Houston Rd, Russia Versailles Rd, St Rt 47, Versailles Rd

REQUIRES: Reliable transportation, working phone and state minimum insurance is required. You must also be at least 18 years of age.

Integrity Ambulance is seeking HR Manager in Greenville, OH

Requires proficiency in unemployment/Worker's Compensation Case Mgt., Employee Recruitment and hiring practices, Payroll Processing, Benefits Administration and employee record retention, as well as thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations.

877-844-8385

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It seems like yesterday we met at the Loctus Grove.

Please bring your employment information

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FOUND: grey male cat with clear/green flea collar. Call for more information (937)710-0348.

Seeking team members who want to build a career with our growing company. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, excel in team environments and, have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. The plant operates on a 12-hour shift basis with current openings on the 7pm to 7am shift. We offer a highly competitive wage and full benefits.

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Wanted: Driver to deliver newspapers to local post offices. This position will also deliver newspapers to home via motor route delivery when post offices are not open (such as major holidays, etc.) Must have insurance Valid drivers license Reliable transportation For interview and more information contact

Jason at 937-498-5934 or Rachel at 937-498-5912

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Please indicate position of interest when applying.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

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Production Workers

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Starting pay at $10.00/hr. Full Time with benefits and pay increases.

These positions are direct hire opportunities, Not temporary!

Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, a growing private ambulance/ambulette service located in Greenville and Sidney, Ohio, area and is currently hiring full time dispatchers with experience, as well as Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic EMT candidates. Starting pay is: Dispatcher â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $9.50 per hour EMT-Basic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $10.50 per hour EMT-Intermediate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $12.50 per hour EMT-Paramedic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $13.50 per hour

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Benefit plan includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Employer paid portion health insurance after three months of service â&#x20AC;˘ Initial raise of 50 cents per hour after first six months of service â&#x20AC;˘ Annual raise after yearly review â&#x20AC;˘ 80 hours of vacation time after one year of service â&#x20AC;˘ 80 hours of sick time after one year of service â&#x20AC;˘ Overtime every paycheck for EMS providers â&#x20AC;˘ Employee bonus program based on five prongs of service excellence Successful candidates must be 18 years old and possess a positive customer-service oriented attitude and meet all pre-employment requirements. To obtain an application log onto www.spiritmedicaltransport.com. Candidates may also stop by the office to fill out an application, or send your application and resume to: Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, Attn: Mr. Josh Spradling, 5484 Ohio Route 49 South, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

CAD C AD Administrator Administr d i i t atorr The Minster The Minster Machine Machine Company Compan ny is seeking experienced seek ing an e xperienced and rresultsesultsoriented Administrator or iented CAD CAD A dministrator to to join our Engineering The Eng ineering group. group. T he primary primar ary ffocus ocus involve implementation will in volve the implemen tation on and administration package administr ation of a new CAD CAD pack age in engineering environment. an OEM eng ineering en vironmen ment. Duties: D uties: t **NQMFNFOU NQMFNFOU UIF NJHSBUJPO NJHSBUJPO GSPN GSPN P *EFBT CAD C AD tto o Siemens NX CAD/CAE. CAD/CAE A . t 4VQQPS 4VQQPSU U USBJO USBJO BOE NFOUPS NFOUPS VTFST VTFST PG Siemens NX. .BOBHF UIF VUJMJ[BUJPO VUJMJ[BUJPO PG UIF F /9 t .BOBHF software to to its maximum efficiency. efficienc fficiency. software Qualifications: Qualifications: # 4 &OH $PNQVUFS &OH $PNQVUFS 4DJFODF 4DJFODF PS t # 4 equivalent e xperience. equivalent experience. ZFBST FYQFSJFODF FYQFSJFODF VTJOH VTJO OH TPMJE t QMVT ZFBST tools. modeling tools. t ,OPXMFEHF ,OPXMFEHF PG FOHJOFFSJOH FOHJOFFSJOH EFTJHO EFTJH E O principles, principles, desired. desired. *G ZPV ZPV NFFU UIFTF SFRVJSFNFOUT SFRVJSFNFO OUT BOE *G have have interest interest in the position, please apply at at www.minster.com. www.minster.com. A n Equal Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Opportunity/Affirmative A ction An Action Employer, Employer r, M/F/D/V

KTH Parts Industries, Inc., a quality oriented manufacturer of stamped and welded auto parts, located in St. Paris, Ohio has immediate openings for second shift Production Associates. The successful candidate must have a good work history and be able to work overtimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including Saturdays. KTH Parts offers a very attractive benefit package, competitive wage, and a team oriented manufacturing environment, including: I Starting wage of $14.97/hr. plus shift differential I Pay increases every 6 months over the next two years I Health care (Rx card), dental, and vision coverage I Defined benefit retirement plan I 401(k) plan I Perfect attendance bonuses (quarterly) I Paid holidays, vacations, and shut-downs Qualified candidates should send a resume to:

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CHRISTIAN FAITH Baptist Church is having a Homecoming at 608 South Miami, Sidney. Featuring the Homegates starting at 10:00am Sunday August 26th and afterwards join us at the union hall for a meal, Everyone is welcome

PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS

RN Supervisor 3rd Shift-Full time

All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For:

DRIVER WANTED

FENIX, LLC

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

P.O. Box 940, St. Paris, OH 43072 Attn: Production Recruiter OR Email: kth.hr@kth.net KTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer 2309709

Sidney Daily News, Thursday, August 23, 2012

Garage Sale DIRECTORY

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

JACKSON CENTER, 104 North Street, Friday, 9-4, Saturday, 9-3 & Sunday, 10-1. Riding mower, deep chest cooler, mini fridge, entertainment center, microwave, household items, clothes, lots of miscellaneous. Everything must go!!!

MAPLEWOOD, 19901 Maplewood Road, Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am-2pm. LET MAGGi! Tools, CDs, humidifier, puzzles, desks, games, TV, weed eater, bikes, jewelry, luggage, toys, fireplace doors, bow, telescope, The Wave, glassware, clothes, Christmas tree, comforter sets and more!

MINSTER 13079 Luthman Rd. (Turn off Luthman to Lemkul's Landing east- cross 1-lane bridge, yellow house) Saturday 9-2. MULTI-FAMILY SALE!! Sofa, bedroom furniture, over 100 DVDs, parrots and cages, and much more!!! (567)674-6342 NEWPORT, 3633 Vera Street, August 24, 9am-5pm, August 25, 9am-1pm. LOTS of baby girl clothes 0-18 months, ladies clothing, jewelry, sewing machine, humidifier, camping chairs, books, crafts and more!

SIDNEY, 10055 Scott Road, Friday & Saturday 9am-3pm, Clothes, books, exercise equipment, knick knacks, Motorcycle, Must see, Lots more!!!!

SIDNEY 1325 Willow Pl. Friday and Saturday 8am? Complete trailer hitch with bars, trailer axle, torch & bottles, fishing poles, body grinder, bicycles, like new-aluminum LP bottles, small trailer, hand tools, other miscellaneous items. SIDNEY, 1610 Timberidge Drive, Friday, August 24th, 9am-3pm. Adult clothes, miscellaneous kitchen, knick knacks, home furnishings, twin bed and frames, hardback book, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY, 1840 North Cisco Rd. (off 29) Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm, MOVING SALE! Couch, computers, Tupperware, dressers, fishing/ hunting, antiques, Golf clubs, shelves, knick knacks, Cat Collectibles, Interior window boxes, concrete bird bath, ducks SIDNEY, 2602 Spearhead Court, Saturday only, 8am-2pm, First Time Sale, Boys clothes 0-9months, bouncy seat, walker, play mat, baby toys, interactive toys, self cleaning electric range, kitchen items, home and garden, lots of miscellaneous

SIDNEY, 269 Hillcrest Court, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Toys, garden tools, glassware, fabric, tools, Many assorted items, Something for everyone.

SIDNEY, 2750 Sidney Freyburg Rd., Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm, Computer desk/ chair, lamps, sofa, coffee table, outdoor wood furniture, used oak kitchen cabinets, used stainless steel sink/ faucet, cherry room dividers, dishes, books, some clothing, lots of miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 2997 Bridlewood Dr. Friday and Saturday 9-4. Womens clothes (sizes 11-plus) Boy and girl clothes (size infant-4T), car seat, high chair, swing, household items, printers, TV and more. SIDNEY, 316 Williams Street, Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 8:30am-1pm. 27" color TV, couch, chair, other furniture, 2 marble vanity tops, oak vanity mirror, household items/ decor, adult clothing, winter coats, toys and more.

SIDNEY, 3600, 3632 Millcreek Rd. Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-3. Children's rockers, childrens and adult clothes, antiques, bells, TV, cast iron frog, furniture, yard tools, milk can, step stools, small utility trailer, toys, Harley stuff, hunting & shooting supplies, sweeper, clocks, tiller, bar stools, edger, puzzles, books, lots of miscellaneous. SIDNEY, 3648 West State Route 47, (1 mile West of Walmart) Friday & Saturday 9am-1pm, Name brand clothes, boys and girls newborn-2t, boys 10-12 girls 12-16, womens 5-7, mens, crib, Exersaucer, kerosene heater, quads with accessories, bicycles, etc.

SIDNEY, 416 North Wagner, Friday & Saturday 8am-3pm, Brand name School clothes boys 10-16, Juniors 3-17, shoes, books, exercise equipment, tv's, purses, coats, yard furniture & more!

SIDNEY, 4281 River Rd. (in rear), Thursday thru Sunday, 10am-? Coins, Indian artifacts, antiques, fishing equipment, serious collectibles (with autographs, etc.), tools.

Support Specialists Needed In Miami and Shelby Counties

CRSI provides in-home developmental disability services for adults who are referred to as consumers or customers of CRSI. Duties include but are not limited to: Personal care, Cooking, Laundry, and Cleaning. Provide transportation to activities or appointments. Accompanying consumers to outings and events and other duties as needed by the customer. Most positions are part-time with various shifts available including over night. Paid training is provided

Requirements: • high school diploma or equivalent • valid drivers license • proof of insurance • criminal background check

405 Public Square Troy OH. 45373. Applications are available online at www.crsi-oh.com EOE Wastewater Chief Operator Responsible for coordinating the continuous efficient operation of the treatment processes and equipment and maintenance activities. Salary range: $21.96-$28.30

Minimum Requirements:

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HS Diploma or GED equivalent. Class II Wastewater Certification or obtain within 18 months of hire. Skills: electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Ohio Driver's license 3 years experience in biological wastewater treatment is required.

www.sidneyoh.com

SIDNEY 693 Norwood, (East on Johnston Drive, off of Broadway, Right on Norwood) Saturday, 8am-4pm, Thomas Kinkaid village pieces, David Winter cottages, printer, router, lots more!

SIDNEY, 710 Marilyn Drive, Saturday only!!, 9am-?, 6 person tent, Precious Moments collectibles, baby & childrens clothing, mens & womens clothing, toys, Lots of miscellaneous SIDNEY, 7380 Wright Moyer Road, Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm. Multi family barn sale! Antiques, furniture, clothes, tools, home goods.

SIDNEY 890 Fielding Rd. Thursday 9-4, Friday 10-3. Furniture, antique items, mens, womens and childrens clothing, books, old collectibles, and lots of miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 9501 Stangel Rd. August 24th and 25th, 9am-6pm. Home & Garden Products, some Pampered Chef, household items, etc.

TROY, 1399 McKaig Avenue, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm. Truck, motorcycle, Whirlpool air purifying machines, cloud walker, furniture, computer desks, snow blower, child's riding Gator and other riding toys, toddler bed, train table, strollers, lots of toys, boys 3T and 4T clothes, girls clothing, household items, baskets and a whole lot more!

Dorothy Love Retirement Community

State Tested Nursing Assistant Classes

Deadline: September 12, 2012 EOE

Opportunity Knocks...

JobSourceOhio.com Direct Care

ResCare is looking for a caring person to work in our Sidney Group Home. Must work all shifts and have a good driving record. Apply online at rescare.com EOE M/F/D/V

3003 West Cisco Rd Sidney, Ohio 45365 937-498-2391

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Val Products (VAL-CO) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment to the global poultry and swine industries with domestic operations in PA and OH and international business units in Holland, China, Brazil, and India. We offer an excellent career opportunity due to business growth for an experienced and motivated Distribution Manager, in our Coldwater, Ohio facility.

The successful candidate will provide leadership at a 200,000 Sq Ft facility, and be responsible for directing and supervising members of the Shipping and Receiving departments to ensure timely shipment of Valco products from our distribution center, as well as the receiving of product and maintaining an accurate inventory at the site. The Distribution Manager will need to understand and apply appropriate regulatory knowledge to all daily transactions occurring at Val-Co facilities and coordinate material movement between company locations.

Requirements include: 5+ years leadership experience in an automated warehousing environ ment along with managing the movement of inbound/outbound freight both domestically and internationally. Firm familiarity and understand ing of freight issues, advance knowledge of concepts regarding LTL, TL, small package, international shipping and inventory control concepts are critical to this persons success along with excellent communication and documentation skills. Please send resume and salary requirements to:

Class-A CDL Drivers

Regional positions Palletized, Truckload, Vans. 2 years experience required Health, Dental, Life, 401k Call us today!

1-800-288-6168 www.RisingSun Express.com

DRIVER –

CASUAL DRIVERS

Continental Express 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH Call during the week at 800-497-2100 or Dave on the weekend or evenings at 937-726-3994 www.ceioh.com

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Semi/Tractor Trailer

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Mental Health and Disabilities Program Manager The Council on Rural Services, a private, non-profit organization serving 9 counties in Ohio is seeking a Mental Health and Disabilities Program Manager to join our leadership team. This position will be based from our central office location in Piqua and requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field, valid Ohio Driver’s License and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills as well as appropriate licensure with a minimum of 4 years experience in early childhood mental health services and working knowledge of services for children with disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring program compliance with federal and state standards, providing direction and technical support to the direct service staff in the areas of early childhood disability and mental health for children from birth to age five and their families, overseeing consultants in the provision of mental health and speech services to children, developing and implementing strategic planning initiatives for programmatic growth as well as day-to-day management.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org or visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org

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4 WEEKS VACATION

Regional drivers with CDLA and 1 yr recent OTR experience needed. We offer: *$0.40/Mile *Annual Raises *Home Weekly *4 weeks vacation/yr *Direct Deposit *Health/Dental/Life

Terminal located in Sidney, OH. Call during the week 800-497-2100 or Dave on the weekend/ evenings at 937-726-3994 or apply at www.ceioh.com

Regional drivers needed in the Sidney, Ohio Terminal. O/O's welcome. O/Oʼs get 75% of the line haul. 100% fuel surcharge. Fuel discount program.

RATE INCREASES • • • • • • • • • • •

Drivers are paid weekly.

Drivers earn .38cents per mile for empty and loaded miles on dry freight.

.40cents per mile for store runs. .42cents per mile for reefer & curtainside freight. No Hazmat.

Full Insurance package.

Paid vacation.

401K savings plan.

95% no touch freight. Compounding Safety Bonus Program.

Drivers are paid bump dock fees for customer live loads and live unloads.

For additional info call

Crosby Trucking 866-208-4752 ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲

401K Retirement Paid Holidays Shutdown Days Safety Bonus

UTILITY SUPERVISOR

Paid Weekly

Meal per Diem Reimbursement

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CDLA Drivers wanted for casual work. Help especially needed on the weekends. Great for someone semi-retired or someone who needs a little extra spending money. Must have CDLA and prior tractor trailer experience, preferably OTR. Apply at

Class "A" CDL

Good MVR & References

Chambers Leasing 1-800-526-6435 ★

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OTR DRIVERS

schristman@val-co.com

We offer a comprehensive benefit package and a minimum starting salary of $45,816

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DENTAL HYGIENIST needed for periodontal practice in Troy, Thursdays & occasional Fridays. Call (937)335-5050 or mail resume to 1569 McKaig Avenue Troy, OH 45373

New classes start every month. They are M-F and last for 2 weeks. Clinicals are onsite and the stated testing fee is included! If interested please come in and fill our an application at:

To apply, call 937-335-6974, mail or stop at our office:

Receive application, job description and benefit summary at: SIDNEY, 537 East Hoewisher, Saturday, August 25, 9am-1pm. Wood octagon picnic table (seats 8), women's plus size 20-24, girls 10-14, boys 10-16, household items, glassware, lots of miscellaneous.

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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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Continental Express Inc, a leader in the transportation industry, is accepting applications for a working Supervisor in our Utility Dept. Ideal candidate must be dependable, have past supervisory experience and a steady work history. Experience operating or working around semi’s or large equipment a plus. Person will be responsible for supervising a crew that washes and fuels trucks. This is a day shift opportunity on Tuesday-Saturday schedule. We offer excellent pay & benefits, uniforms, and a clean work environment. Apply at Continental Express 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney,OH or contact Mark at 937/497-2100

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages. (937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com

1 BEDROOM Apartment, No Pets, SHMA welcome, $275-$375, deposit required, (937)726-7200

1 BEDROOM, Botkins, appliances, air, laundry, patio, 1 level, no pets, $350, (937)394-7265. 1 BEDROOM, North Sidney. Freshly painted, attached garage, new windows, carpet, CA, W/D hookup. (937)726-3499

1 BEDROOM, Northend Sidney, appliances, air, some utilities, laundry facility, NO PETS. $375, (937)394-7265

1 BEDROOM, Port Jefferson, all appliances included, $400 monthly, plus deposit, (937)489-9921

1510 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $445 month, Air, laundry, no pets. Background check. Call. (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, 2 bath, Anna duplex, Gemstone Subdivision. All appliances furnished. $600 plus deposit. (937)646-0048

2 BEDROOM double. 1.5 bath. Appliances, 2 car garage. 2445 Alpine. $650 month + deposit. (937)492-9305.

2 BEDROOM, Newly remodeled. Close to library, washer/ dryer hook-up. No pets, $440. (937)658-3824

2 BEDROOM SPECIAL $350 monthly, Michigan Street, Sidney, appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, NO PETS. (937)638-0235. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, appliances, large rooms, washer/ dryer hookup, large 1 car attached garage. $650 monthly. (937)394-8245

621 ST. MARYS, 3 Bedroom, 1 bath. NO PETS! $450/ month, deposit. (937)498-8000

ANNA 2 bedroom downstairs, $400 monthly plus deposit. Clean carpets! No pets. Close to park. ( 9 3 7 ) 2 9 5 - 3 6 0 7 (937)295-3720 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

Village West Apts. "Simply the Best" (937)492-3450

SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM MANAGER The Council on Rural Services, a private, non-profit organization serving 9 counties in Ohio is seeking a Social Service Program Manager to join our leadership team. This position will be based out of our Central Office location in Piqua and requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field, LISW designation, valid Ohio Driver’s License and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills and will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of recruitment of children into our programs, parent engagement activities, providing quality and effective social services to young children and their families as well as operational oversight of health and nutrition services. This selected candidate will also research, develop, and provide or enroll staff into appropriate trainings with emphasis on areas of recruitment, social services and parent involvement and provide direction and support to staff in the areas of early childhood and family development. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and a minimum starting salary of $45,816/ To apply please send cover letter and resume to wmoorman@councilonruralservices.org or visit our website at www.councilonruralservices.org

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GET THE SCOOP R E

ON EAL STATE FROM JUDY RUNKLE

(937) 492-4645 (937) 658-4492

judyrunkle@woh.rr.com

492-8055

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Sidney Daily News, Thursday, August 23, 2012

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

ONLY $475/MONTH

METRO ACCEPTED PETS ALLOWED CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION (937)493-0554

JACKSON CENTER, 1/2 double, 3 bedrooms, appliances included, washer/dryer hook-up, No pets, $575, (937)726-0832.

JACKSON CENTER duplex. $650 monthly, 3 Bedroom, 2 car garage, 227B Robb Street. (937)538-8338

PIQUA, Duplex, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Northend, NO PETS!, $585 monthly, plus utilities, deposit, (937)606-4751

SIDNEY, nice location, 2 bedroom apartment, dishwasher with washer/ dryer hook-up, attached garage, $575, (937)638-9336.

2 BEDROOM, Fort mie, No pets! monthly, Available tember (937)526-9739 message

GARAGE, 2 Car, 320 North Miami $100. month, electric available. (937)726-0273

Lora$675 Sep1st, leave

JACKSON CENTER, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, family room, garage, $800, (937)658-4453

JACKSON CENTER, 617 Jackson Street, 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard, very nice, $625 monthly (937)492-4038

SIDNEY, 3 Bedroom, fenced yard, garage, no pets, available 9-15, $600, Deposit, 1yr lease, (937)726-0832

OFFICE SPACE, 956 sq ft, located on St. Marys Avenue, Kitchenette, bathroom, most utilities paid, ample parking, $495 monthly plus deposit, (937)489-9921

COIN AUCTION

Zimpher’s 2-Day Moving Auction

LOCATION: Miami East High School Cafeteria 3925 N. St. Rt. 589, Casstown, Ohio

Shelby County Fairgrounds, 655 Highland Avenue, Sidney, Ohio. Exit #90 from I-75, Fair Rd East to North on Highland. Auction will be held in the Blue Building

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, 9:30 A.M.

PUBLIC AUCTION

DIRECTIONS: Take I-75 to Exit 82 in Piqua, go east on St. Rt. 36 to Fletcher, at second light turn south (right) on St. Rt. 589 to high school.

September 8th, 2012-9:00 AM- 200+ farm toys, majority have original boxes; 8 pedal tractors; 150+ 1/64 scale semi-tractor trailers, including Sidney Truck and Carl Subler Trucking Company; 18 or more red line Hot Wheels and 500 or more Hot Wheels and/or Match Box; 100+ bullet pencils including 40 or more local and Ag based; advertising thermometers; 200+ yard sticks, many local and rare; IH memorabilia of all kinds; paper goods of local interest; older metal toys, Hubley, Tonka and others; marbles; 200 or so eversharp advertising pencils; banks; Two rings from the beginning, many more items

GOLD COINS – SILVER DOLLARS – COINS PROOF SETS

RENT TO OWN! 100% financing, remodeled 3 bedroom, garage, CA, 811 Clinton, (937)526-3264. 2 BEDROOM, New Pergo flooring, new tub, toilet, partially furnished, Hidden Valley Trailer Court, Nice lot, $4000, (937)622-2308

3 American Eagle Gold Bullion Proof Sets (1990 – 2000 – 2005); 1995 American Eagle 10th Anniversary Gold Bullion Proof Set; Approx. 150 Silver Dollars (from 1878 - 2010); Approx. 240 Proof Sets (from 1950’s – 2011); Mercury Dimes; Buffalo Nickels; Kennedy Half Dollars (from 1964-1990); Wheat Pennies; Indian Head Pennies (From 1807 – 1905). This is only a partial listing, for full listing go to auctionzip.com, auctioneer # 4544 or 6480

September 9th, 2012 10:30 AM-Huskee 20HP Lawn Tractor w/bagger, Cub Cadet 70 w/blade; JD Dumpcart; Sprayer; 60 gal air compressor; drill press; antique tools; hand and garden tools; milk and cream bottles; dolls; Household: 2-couches; freezer; International refrigerator; recliners; other upholstered furniture; tables; lamps; dressers; Thomasville Solid Oak Entertainment Center; boxes of Home Interiors; linens; glassware; ect; Be prepared for 2-rings from the get go.

TERMS: CASH ONLY. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

H AV E N A R – B A I R - B AY M A N AUCTIONEERS “Have Gavel – Will Travel” Mike Havenar, Rick Bair, Tony Bayman (937) 606-4743 www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544 & #6480)

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TOTAL HOME REMODELING Call Jim at 937-694-2454

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Sidney Daily News, Thursday, August 23, 2012 COMPUTER MONITOR, Flat screen, 16 inch, Sauder Office Desk, 29x35, both in excellent condition, asking $60 for both, (937)492-7464 FIREWOOD, split, all hardwood. $115 cord, going fast, winter is coming soon!Ask about delivery: (937)726-7801. GUN & KNIFE SHOW, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Saturday, August 25th 8:30qam-3pm. FURNITURE, floral beige sofa, 4 solid color chairs, excellent condition. buy separate or together (419)628-4262

SECTIONAL SOFA, Brand new, dark mesa brown, dual recliners at both ends, $1,600, Dresser, full size with mirror, $350 (937)418-5756 RIDING MOWER, 14.5HP, 42" cut, very good condition, moving, must sell! $225, (937)890-5334. COLLECTOR TRAIN SET, LGB German Trains, photos. Train is in bristol condition, 88' solid brass track, includes 6 scale buildings, engine and coal tender are driving engines. See the 10 car train running! Original boxes for the trains. Firm price $500, (248)694-1242 Piqua.

COPY/FAX MACHINE, computer connections. 4 drawer, copies from 8.5X11 to 11X17. Also, paper storage cabinet included. Asking $500. Machine is a Ricoh Aticio #1027. (937)214-7979 after 11am.

CROSSBOW, Ten point with scope, 175# arrows, broodheads, quiver, used 1 season, very nice, new $750 sell $475, (937)658-3154

LOUNGE CHAIR, motorized new adult Schwinn tricycle, indoor/ outdoor four wicker chairs and pillows. Call after 2pm (937)335-3202

WALNUT TREE, You cut and (937)492-3701

BOSTON TERRIER puppies, 8 weeks old. (3) Males $250 (937)726-0226

BOXER PUPPIES 8 weeks old, females, $300, males, $250. Tails docked. (937)844-1299 CAT, mixed Himalayan free to good home. (937)492-0648

CATS, Free. Male, neutered, one female (will spay), carrying case, three tier pole, litter boxes included. (937)710-4458 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, AKC registered, born 7/29/2012. 3 males remaining, all healthy with first shots, $400 each. Photos available! (937)430-6707

Offering obedience classes. Puppies, beginners, advanced, agility, conformation.

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BEAUTIFUL 2nd cutting alfalfa grass hay. No rain, 110 bales, $7 per bale. (937)295-3217

Taking enrollment. (937)947-2059 See the pros! GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies. 10 weeks old. Ready for new home. $250 each. Parents on premises. (937)492-4059 (937)489-1438

MINIATURE DACHSHUND puppies, AKC, long haired, 8 weeks, shots, wormed, guaranteed, two chocolate, two red, two black/ tan, female $250 male $200.00 (937)667-0077

RAT TERRIERS, Puppies, Standard size, UKC registered, vet checked, m i c r o c h i p p e d , (937)561-4493

SIBERIAN HUSKY, AKC, 10 Month old female, housebroken, Very loving, up to date on shots, $350, (937)497-1018 WEIMARANER/ LAB mix puppies, free to good homes! Will be eight weeks on 8/19. 6 males and 3 females, woods.stephanie@hotmail.com. (937)658-2991.

RIFFLE'S Winchester Model 94-22 magnum, lever action. Marlin Model 1894, 44 magnum, lever action. M-1-Garand, military issued, 1943, 30-06 caliber. (419)738-3313

LEGAL NOTICE The Shelby County Budget Commission hereby certifies the allocation of Local Government Funds to be distributed in 2013 as required by Section 5747.50 O.R.C. to be distributed as follows:

WORK BENCH, 24"x46", 5 drawers, swing-out tool cabinet, $70 or bargain. Photos/ Piqua, (248)694-1242.

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, 1 Saxaphone, $100 each or all 4 for $350, (937)492-2176 or (937)726-4969

FREE HAULING! Refrigerators, freezers, batteries, washers, dryers, tanning beds, water heater, metal/ steel. JunkBGone. (937)538-6202.

LEGAL NOTICE City of Sidney Wapakoneta Ave Storm Outlet System Bids accepted until August 30, 2012 Complete details at www.SidneyOH.com or 937-498-8142 Aug. 16, 23

ECHO HILLS KENNEL CLUB

NORLAKE FREEZER/COOLER combination, 54ft x 22ft x 10ft, with refrigeration, 4 stainless steel doors (937)212-8357

POOL TABLE, Custom made, Golden West Billiards, Los Angeles California, blue felt, slate, includes balls, racks, cues, $699, (937)492-7145

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT $10,490 $11,862 $10,983 $11,754 $10,365 $10,445 $11,749 $11,544 $10,800 $10,622 $11,704 $11,268 $11,518 $11,700 $156,804

1954 DODGE M-37 Army Truck. 3/4 ton. Tandem axle trailer with hitch and sway bars. Large tool box, 12V battery for electric hitch lift. Asking PARADE READY!! $19,000 OBO. (937)214-7979 after 11am. 1984 PONTIAC Transam. All original matching numbers. 54,000 miles. Dr. Mitchell ( 9 3 7 ) 4 9 8 - 9 5 3 1 (937)492-2040

1995 OLDSMOBILE, 1 owner. 95,000 miles. Runs great! Good condition. REDUCED PRICE!!!! $2000. (937)497-7220 1999 JAGUAR, Garage kept, mint condition, call (419)628-2218

2000 FORD Mustang, black, 145,400 miles. V6, automatic, nice clean car! Runs great. $3500. (937)901-1766 2006 FORD Focus, 4 speed, good gas mileage, asking Blue book $5250, warranty transfer, (937)214-2419

ORDINANCE A-2727 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 131.12(d)(6) AND 131.13(b) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS Ordinance would This amend the list of senior director positions and the exempt employee list to reflect the new position of Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director and eliminate recently abolished positions. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2727 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 9, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux, City Clerk Aug. 23 2310836

LEGAL NOTICE LORAMIE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Loramie Township Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a request from Rick Arnold, 2675 St. Rt 66, Houston, Ohio, for a Variance to the zoning regulations for a side yard, to add a building to the property. The hearing for this variance will be on September 4, 2012, at 8:00PM. The meeting will be held at the township building located at 3505 Russia-Versailles Rd, Russia, Ohio 45363. The meeting will be open to the public. Larry Philpot, Zoning Enforcement Officer, 937-7733720 Aug. 23 2311026

ORDINANCE A-2732 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 721 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SIDNEY, OHIO This Ordinance would amend Chapter 721 – Peddlers, Hawkers and Solicitors; to reflect definitions, curfew, and penalty for violations. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2732 as adopted by Sidney City Council on August 13, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux, City Clerk Aug. 23 2310843

2004 HONDA Accord LX, one owner, very nice, approx 94,800k, 4 cyl., auto, great gas mileage, PW, PL, power mirrors, keyless entry, Michelin tires, ABS brakes, black, $9675 (937) 216-0453

2007, GMC Envoy, 65,600 miles, loaded with accessories, black leather interior, 4 wheel drive, illness forces sale, $14,500 call (937)773-7858

1988 BAYLINER, 17.5'. Open bow, 2.3L, 120 OMC. Good shape, well maintenanced with escort trailer. AM/Fm Cassette, vimini top, bow cover, zip on back cover with curtain, spare prop, anchor, life jackets and more! Runs great! Must see to appreciate. $3500. (937)606-1109 1989 ASTRO Fish and Ski, 19', Mercury 150hp, Bimini top, 2 live wells, fish finder, trolling motor, trailer, $3500 (937)596-5474

ORDINANCE A-2729 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE D OF PAY TABLE II AND THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, BOTH AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 131.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING PAY FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2012 Ordinance would This amend the Pay Table and Classification Plan for the new positions of Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director and Utilities Director. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2729 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 9, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux, City Clerk Aug. 23

2007 BASS Tracker Pro Team 170TX, powered by 2007 50hp Mercury, Trail Star trailer, Custom cover, superb condition $9100 (937)394-8531

2009 CF Moto V5, 250 CC, automatic, like new, white, 182 miles, added large windshield, $2500 (937)667-4459

JOHN BOAT 16 foot, all aluminum, Oars, anchor and trolling motor included. Used 3 times. New $1400. Asking $700 OBO. (937)214-7979 after 11am.

1999 POLARIS Sportsman 500, 4x4, camo green, runs very good, $3200 OBO (937)524-9069

CANOES, New, 1 available 13 foot, and 2 available 16 foot, Fiberglass and Kevlar, (937)667-1983

OUTBOARD MOTOR, 7.5HP Evinrude, very good condition, $250, (937)890-5334.

2005 HONDA ST1300. Loaded with acessories. 27,600 loving miles. Excellent condition. $8900. (937)405-6051

2000 COACHMAN CATALINA 27 FOOTER Awning 1yr old, refrigerator 2yrs old, everything comes with camper: Hitch, Tote tank, Patio lights, 3 sets of shades, VERY CLEAN!, $7000, (937)596-6028 OR (937)726-1732

ORDINANCE A-2731 AN ORDINANCE REZONING PARCEL NUMBERS 01-1826277.003 AND 01-1826277.004 LOCATED AT 1000 FOURTH AVENUE FROM AN R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO A B-2 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT This Ordinance would amend the zoning for property located at 1000 Fourth Avenue to allow for catering/hall rental occupancy. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2731 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 23, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux, City Clerk Aug. 23 2310841

2009 SUKUKI Burgman scooter 400 CC, white, 968 miles, $5000 (937)667-4459

CASH PAID for junk cars and trucks. Free removal. Get the most for your junker call us (937)732-5424.

2008 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4 wheel drive. Leather, back-up system. Exceptional mechanical condition. 123,000 highway miles. $8500. (937)726-3333

ORDINANCE A-2730 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1123.01(e) AND SECTION 1125.01(h) AND ENACTING SECTION 1125.02(n) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO ZONING This Ordinance would amend the Zoning Code pertaining to tanning salons in the B-5, Downtown Business District and B-2 Community Business District. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2730 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 23, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux, City Clerk Aug. 23 2310840

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2003 GMC Envoy LST, 4 WD, 4.2 V6, Loaded, clean, excellent condition, 3rd row seating, seats 7 $6500 OBO (937)726-1758.

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ORDINANCE A-2728 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 131.031 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION CHART Ordinance would This amend the organization chart to reflect the new position of Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director and realignment of other departments. A copy of the full text of Ordinance A-2728 as adopted by Sidney City Council on July 9, 2012 is available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, or at Amos Memorial Public Library. Joyce Goubeaux City Clerk Aug. 23

2001 LINCOLN Town car, excellent condition mechanical and body, 102,000 miles $4500. will consider reasonable offers. call (937)658-2764 anytime!

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VIILLAGE OF JACKSON CENTER, OHIO NEW WELL NOS. 5 & 6 Sealed Bids for Village of Jackson Center, Ohio, New Well Nos. 5 & 6, will be received by the Village of Jackson Center, Ohio, at the Village Administrator’s Office, 122 East Pike Street, P.O. Box 819, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0819, until 12 p.m., local time, on September 6, 2012, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. In general, the work consists of a Base and Alternate Bid. The Base Bid includes drilling and installing two 12-inch diameter wells and constructing the associated Masonry & Wood Construction well houses, with concrete foundation. Installation of approximately 1,200 LF of 6 and 8 inch water line. As well as installation of approximately 1,200 feet of underground electrical and control for service to New Wells. The Alternate Bid includes abandonment of one existing well and demolition of piping and Masonry Construction Well House. Installation of approximately 1,700 LF of stone access road. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be examined at the above office, or at the office of Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., 3103 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Toledo, Ohio 43606, without charge. Copies of Bidding Documents and Contract Documents may be obtained from Newfax Corporation, 333 W. Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604, Phone 419-241-5157, FAX 419-2412018. Technical questions regarding the project should be faxed to the Project Manager, Clifford M. Gordon, P.E., CGWP, at Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., (419) 473-8924. Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of any bid documents obtained from any source other than the source indicated in these documents. Obtaining these documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than directly from the source listed herein may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to these documents that may be issued. Bids must be submitted on the forms bound herein, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate surety, or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance Bond and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. The Contractor shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates established by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 90 days after the actual opening thereof. The successful bidder will be required to complete the “Declaration Regarding Material Assistance/Non-Assistance to a Terrorist Organization” (DMA) in accordance with ORC Section 2909.32 and 2909.33. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner. Bruce Metz, Village Administrator Aug. 16, 23, 30 2309133

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REPLAY 50 years ago Aug. 23, 1962 Plattsville’s Little Leaguers annexed the Western Ohio Little League’s annual tournament at Jackson Center on Saturday night by blanking Anna 3-0. Team members were Scott Webster, Jim Heath, Ron Middleton, Rickey Iiams, Sam Walker, Jim Middleton, John Cromes, Gary Webster, Roger Walker, manager Jack Heath, Gary Cromes, Terry Middleton, Jerry Alexander, Fred Middleton, and coaches Anthony Heath, Carl Latimer and Bill Middleton.

25 years ago Aug. 23, 1987 The Sidney Track Club took part in the 12th annual Spencerville All-Comers Cross Country Meet this week and Liz Smith set a new course record. Smith ran the 14-andover mile and finished in 5:50. Monica Inman was second and Dawn White third.

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Jackets invade St. Marys BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com The Sidney Yellow Jackets embark on another football campaign Friday night, hoping to avoid running their losing streak to 21 games. The opener is the traditional battle against St. Marys, this year in Auglaize County. Despite Sidney going winless the last two years, the Jackets gave St. Marys a good battle in both meetings, losing 13-7 two years ago, and 41-21 last year in a game that was closer than the score indicates. The Jackets played three times in preseason, and head coach Adam Doenges was happy with their play. “We made some strides,” he said. “You can look at the scrimmage against Celina

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ADAM DOENGES gets his point across to his players recently in practice. Doenges begins his second season as head coach Friday night at St. Marys. and say ‘Holy Cow, we gave up a lot.’ But it was a really good teaching moment for our kids. They know where the mistakes were. And I liked what we came back and did against

Meadowdale. I thought we moved in the right direction. I thought we got something out of all of our scrimmages.” Doenges said if there’s one main concern, it’s the same

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CALENDAR Calendar High school sports TODAY Boys soccer Sidney at Hilliard Davidson St. Marys at New Knoxville Girls tennis Springboro at Sidney Boys golf Russia at Botkins Anna vs. Fairlawn Jackson Center vs. Houston Riverside at Lehman Coldwater at New Knoxville Versailles at Fort Recovery Minster at Delphos St. John’s St. Henry at New Bremen Girls golf Fort Loramie vs. Minster —— FRIDAY Football Sidney at St. Marys Anna at Lehman (Sidney) Minster at Fort Loramie Riverside at Ben Logan Versailles at Celina New Bremen at Covington Lima Shawnee at Marion Local Boys golf New Knoxville at Marion Local —— SATURDAY Volleyball Anna at Fort Recovery Lehman at Fairlawn FL, NK at Coldwater Classic New Bremen at Russia Minster, Graham at Sidney Cross country Bremen, Anna at Delphos Inv. Riverside at Ben Logan Inv. Sidney, Russia, Minster, Botkins, Lehman at Milton Inv. Fort Loramie at Celina Inv.

ON THE AIR High school football On radio, Internet FRIDAY Scoresbroadcast.com — Minster at Fort Loramie. Air time 7:05 PressProsMagazine — Chaminade at Troy. Air time 6:45 1570, WPTW radio — Piqua vs. Elida. Air time 7 p.m.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “Have the Giants known all season that Cabrera was juicing? I can't say that. But I can say this: They didn't want to know.” — Gregg Doyle, CBSSports.com

ON THIS DATE IN 2001 — Randy Johnson strikes out 16 in seven innings to become the first pitcher to strike out 300 in four straight seasons.

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RUSSIA’S LAUREN Francis (left) and Emily Borchers run ahead of the pack in the varsity girls race Tuesday at the County Cross Country Preview at Russia. Francis won the race with Borchers second, leading Russia to the team title.

Russia teams win all titles in County Preview RUSSIA – The cross country season got off to a big start, at least in Shelby County, with the running of the annual Cross Country Preview Tuesday at Russia. And the host team wound up dominating, taking all four team titles. The Russia girls won with just 21 points, putting six runners in the top 10. The Russia boys won with 57 points over Botkins’ 78. Only two junior high girls teams had enough for team points, and Russia beat Fort Loramie handily 17-42. And in junior high boys, Russia had 44 to beat out six other teams. For the Russia girls, Lauren Francis was impressive, finishing in 19:17.7. Second was teammate Emily Borchers in 19:52.9 and third was Russia freshman Lauren Heaton in 20:27.3. Molly Kerns was Russia’s fourth runner, placing eighth in 22:10.2, and Becca Meyer was ninth in 22:21.3. Claudia Monnin was 10th and Kirsten

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thing as last year — consistency. “That was a word I used a lot last season,” he said. “Last year we had a young team and we do again this year. And we need to find the kids that can play consistently down after down after down, and for four quarters. “As coaches, we have tried to be more consistent with what we do in practice,” he added. “And I think we’ve done a better job of paying attention to the little things and making sure the kids know it.” The Jackets will be experienced at most of the skilled positions, with Jordan Fox at quarterback, and players like Jalen Herd, Caleb Martin and Troy Rosengarten on the outside to throw to. See SIDNEY/Page 18

Voisard 12 for the Lady Raiders. Fort Loramie’s Meg Westerheide finished in fourth in 21:01.7, Chloe Flora of Botkins, a freshman, was fifth in 21:38.3, and Selene Waters of Fort Loramie was sixth in 21:53.9. • Russia’s boys were led by Jordan Gariety in eighth in 19:24.2 and Brandon Barlage in 10th in 18:37.9. Russia then had runners 12-thru-16, including Trevor Sherman, Bryan Drees, Steven Stickel, Caleb Ball and Alex Herron. Lehman junior Joe Fuller won the boys varsity race in 16:33.9 and Sidney’s Jared Tangeman was second in 17:30.6. Trey Elchert of Jackson Center was third in 17:53.9, Austin Jones of Botkins fourth in 17:54.1 and Adam Larger of Anna fifth in 18:13.2. Cameron Flora of Botkins was sixth in 18:13.8, Jacob Siegel of Fort Loramie was seventh in 18:14.3, and Devon Jester of Houston took ninth

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in 18:32.5. • The top 10 junior high girls in order were Shae Goubeaux of Russia in 13:43.3, Megan Frazier of Russia in 14:22.2, Jenna Zimmerman of Lehman in 14:31, Audrey Voisard of Russia in 15:32.6, Grace Martin of Sidney in 15:56.9, Maddie Moorman of Russia in 15:57.5, Jenna Thomas of Fort Loramie in 15:59.2, Kaitlyn Luebke of Fort Loramie in 16:04.7, Gracen Rogers of Anna in 16:31.7, and Becky Pinchot of Russia in 16:39.3. • The top 10 boys were Tom Ballas of Fort Loramie in 12:02.1, Nick Brautigam of Fairlawn in 12:06.4, Ethan Monnier of Russia in 12:13.6, Brady Wildermuth of Jackson Center in 12:19.8, Lucas Huber of Anna in 12:20.6, Micah Smock of Botkins in 12:31.2, Bryce Sosby of Jackson Center in 12:32.4, Dylan Cordonnier of Russia in 12:32.8, Ian Bowman of Sidney in 12:33.2, and Cole Tebbe of Russia in 12:38.2.

“Three weeks of two-a-day practices? Nobody needs more time.” So says Anna head football coach Bryan Rioch, when asked if he wishes there were more time before the season opener, which comes Friday night at Sidney Memorial Stadium against Lehman. Game time is 7 p.m. You can’t blame Rioch for wanting to get the season going. After all, his Rockets play a team they’ve never lost to in the Cavs. The two have played each other in the season opener the last six years, and Anna has won them all. In the last three meetings, Anna has outscored Lehman 128-55, including a 61-14 rout last year at Anna. The Cavaliers had some rebuilding to do last year, but a lot of those kids are back, leaving head coach Dick Roll optimistic heading into the season. “It was a good preseason other than a couple injuries that are going to hurt,” he said. “But we’re bigger, stronger and a year older and we think that will make a big difference.” This year it’s Rioch’s turn to rebuild a little, since the Rockets have just two starters back on offense and one on defense from a 6-4 team a year ago. But he likes what he’s seen so far. “We’re an inexperienced team, but we’ve made a lot of growth from day one,” he said. Our offensive line is big, physical and they have good feet. and Christian Williams has really stepped into that featured running back spot. We’ve still got a lot of work to do, but we like what we’ve seen so far.” Rioch thinks it could be a fast-moving game Friday, with both teams wanting to run the ball. “I saw them live once and they’ve gotten better from week one. It’s going to be a battle and we need to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball,” Rioch said. “Anna just runs a bunch of plays one or two times apiece,” said Roll. “Our offense has to control the ball and not make mistakes.

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FL, Minster battle again Benson faces three on defense, but Burgbacher likes what he’s seen out of his squad so far. “I told the group yesterday, I couldn’t be prouder of them,” the coach said. “I know there are a lot of people who consider this a rebuild, but it’s not always a bad thing when you lose the number of starters we did. When you have a solid program established, kids are ready to step into that role, and we have kids competing every day for those positions. And we couldn’t be prouder of the effort.

“We think it’s going to be a product that will surprise some people,” he added. He knows his squad is in for a big challenge Friday. It’s a rivalry game and we know what we’re up against,” he said. “They got us twice last year because they were the better team on those two nights. We think there are some things we can exploit after watching film, and I know they feel the same way about us. I think the team that controls the line of scrimmage will have the advantage.”

Shurmur kicks CB Haden out of practice Wednesday BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Haden’s training camp — and a stormy one for the Browns ˆ ended before any of his teammates were finished. Arguably Cleveland’s best defensive player, Haden was kicked off practice field the Wednesday by coach Pat Shurmur, who felt the third-year cornerback was being too physical with rookie wide receiver Travis Benjamin during a passing drill on the final day of workouts open to fans. Haden was ordered to leave roughly an hour into the practice by an angry Shurmur, who declined to provide details of the incident during his news conference. “I’m not going to talk about it,” Shurmur chirped. “That’s between me and the player. I have a great deal of respect for Joe. If you want details, you’re going to have to find it on Twitter. My only apology is that I used bad language and the fans were here to see it. Joe’s a great competitor and I appreciate what he does and who he is and that’s the last you’ll hear me talk about it.” Shurmur didn’t even let a reporter finish a follow-up question. “Don’t ask,” he snapped. “Don’t ask. You have to go somewhere else to find out.”“ During 7-on-7 drills, Benjamin caught a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone when he was taken down by Haden, who unsuccessfully tried to strip the ball and then yanked

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CLEVELAND BROWNS defensive back Joe Haden looks on between drills during NFL football training camp in Cleveland Wednesday. on the back of Benjamin’s jersey. After being ejected by Shurmur, Haden removed his helmet and shoulder pads and quickly headed into the locker room. Team president Mike Holmgren was watching practice from a nearby bench when Haden was excused. The Browns denied interview requests for Haden, who was back on the field for the afternoon walkthrough. After that session, Shurmur said he and Haden had cleared the air. “Joe and I talked and everything’s fine,” Shurmur said. “It’s a dead issue.” Shurmur’s annoyance with Haden could be understandable given the rash of injuries that have plagued the Browns since camp opened last month.

recently Benjamin missed time with an undisclosed injury, and 13 players, including rookie running back Trent Richardson, sat out Wednesday’s workout. Richardson recently underwent knee surgery. On Monday, running back Chris Ogbonnaya sustained a leg injury when he got tangled at the end of a play. Haden’s early dismissal capped an eventful camp for both he and the Browns. In the first few days, owner Randy Lerner announced he was selling the team to truck-stop magnate Jimmy Haslam III, who is buying the Browns for $1 billion. Richardson, the No. 3 overall pick in April’s draft, underwent microscopic surgery on his left knee, and has yet to play in an exhibition game. Starting outside linebacker Chris Gocong sustained a season-ending injury, and there has been continuous speculation about the future of former starting quarterback Colt McCoy, who lost his job to rookie Brandon Weeden. Those issues came on the heels of defensive tackle Phil Taylor tearing a chest muscle lifting weights (he’s expected to miss at least six games) and linebacker Scott Fujita’s three-game suspension from his involvement in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal. Haden, too, has been embroiled in controversy this summer. He’s facing a possible four-game suspension by the NFL for reportedly failing a drug

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Russia golfers top Covington Russia took on Covington in boys golf action at Stillwater Wednesday and won 159-171. Treg Francis led the Raiders with a 37 and Austin Tebbe added a 39. Bryce Dues shot a 41 and Connor Monnin 42. Russia also won the junior varsity match 195-227, with Gavin Hoying leading with a 47.

From Page 11 gashed repeatedly on the defensive side of the ball last year, the fewest amound of points they allowed being 34. That has to change, and Doenges feels good so far. “It starts with the defensive line play and that’s been the best thing we’ve gotten out of this preseason,” said the coach. “We’re very sur-

prised and very happy with the way those kids have played. Andre Spillers and Zac Weldy have played well and there are a host of kids at those other two spots.” St. Marys, meanwhile, is coming off back-toback losing seasons, a rarity at the school. “They have a little different makeup than last

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Eric Barnes, however, is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound sophomore who has stepped in to the running back spot. Last year’s featured back, Kyle Dembski, returns and will see some carries, but Doenges said Barnes’ emergence enables him to save Dembski for defense. The Jackets were

test. Shurmur said the Browns have not heard from the league on Haden’s situation, and that he couldn’t comment on it even if they had. Haden’s on-field actions on Wednesday seemed out of character for the easygoing and popular 23-year-old, who was drafted by Cleveland with the seventh overall pick in 2010. Haden had six interceptions as a rookie but didn’t have any last season, when he was plagued by several drops. Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson acknowledged that end-ofcamp emotions may have contributed to the incident between Shurmur and Haden. “Both guys, I think they both realize after they settled down it was a little bit overboard,” Jackson said. “But things happen and words were said, and once we get in the locker room it’ll be over with. It was a play where two guys were competing for the ball and one guy fell. We are trying to keep guys healthy and it starts with keeping guys up. “It’s Day 21 and guys have not gotten a lot of sleep and it’s the dog days of camp.” Wide receiver Josh Cribbs chalked it up to just another day for the Browns. “Boys will be boys,” he said. “It’s like fights in training camp. Then when you get in the locker room, you joke and laugh and sing songs together.”

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Bengals in first game with GB GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cedric Benson has something to prove to his new team, though he wouldn’t mind reminding his old one what they are missing. The veteran running back is expected to see his first preseason game action for the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night in Cincinnati, where he spent the past four seasons. And while Benson spent several months waiting for the right opportunity in free agency before signing with the Packers, he doesn’t seem overly concerned about proving something to the Bengals just because they didn’t do more to bring him back. “I don’t hold anything personally against them, but naturally you’re going to want to show up on a team that passed on you,” Benson said. Heck, Benson says — it might even be fun. “I’m looking forward to getting back there,” Benson said. “I know I’ve got a lot of support from the fans out there and stuff, and it’ll be good just to go against that defense. I’ve seen all those guys coming in, I’ve seen them work together, so it’ll be fun to put a licking on them.” The Packers (No. 1 in the AP Pro32) signed Benson earlier this month. After gradually working him into practice, it’s beginning to look like he’ll be counted on as far more than a veteran insurance policy. With James Starks out with a turf toe injury and second-year player Alex Green returning from a season-ending knee injury, Benson has

to chance to become the primary running back for a Super Bowl contender. By signing Benson, the Packers apparently passed on the chance to re-sign veteran Ryan Grant, who is without a job. Benson, the No. 4 overall pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2005 draft, struggled with injuries, inconsistency and off-the-field trouble with the Bears. But he revived his career over four seasons in Cincinnati (No. 14), including three straight years over the 1,000yard rushing mark. For now, Benson is trying to immerse himself in learning the Packers’ offense — so much so that he has taken head coach Mike McCarthy’s seat next to Aaron Rodgers in some of the Packers’ meetings. “He’s been motivated,” McCarthy said. “He’s taken my seat in the meeting room. He sits next to Aaron. I’ve been bumped back a row. I think that’s a good thing. He’s really into trying to learn this offense because I know I’ve said it a couple times already, he’s trying to learn a different language. He’s an accomplished football player. I’m glad he’s here. He seems very motivated. And I know he’s looking forward to playing Thursday.” Benson says he’s catching on. And while getting integrated into the offense is Benson’s main goal Thursday, he also wants to give Bengals fans something to remember. “Honestly, I’m trying to run for 100 yards before I get out of there,” Benson said.

Girls fall softball leagues forming The Shelby County Fall Fastpitch League for girls in grades 3-thru-6 will begin on Sept. 10 and run on Monday nights at Custenborder Field in Sidney. The cost is $40 per player and kids can sign up as individuals, small groups or as a team. Anyone interested can contact Brent New at 492-8414 or Wade New at 497-8555 for details or a registration form. The deadline for signing up is Sept. 4.

year in that they don’t have the one big running back,” said Doenges, a St. Marys grad. “They’re not real big, but they still come off the ball and are extremely aggressive and hard-nosed. We need to control how we want to play the game. In our scrimmages, we waited for the other team to set the tempo.”

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Junior high, high school Signups are now going on for the first fall league in Sidney for girls junior high and high school softball players. The league begins on Sept. 9 and games will be played on Sunday afternoons. The cost is $50 per player and anyone interested can contact either Brent or Wade New at the numbers previously listed. The deadline for signing up is also Sept. 4.

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SPRINT CUP SERIES Track: Bristol Motor Speedway Location: Bristol, Tenn. When: Sunday, Aug. 25 TV: ABC (7:00 p.m. EST) Layout: .533-mile oval Banking/Turns: Variable (24-30 degrees) Banking/Straightaways:Variable (6-10 degrees) March Winner: Brad Keselowski Crew Chief’s Take: “Bristol is the fastest short track we race at and one of the most exciting, for sure. This is considered a short track, but the setups are very different from all other short tracks on the schedule. This is a mechanical-grip setup type track where we don’t focus on aerodynamics very much. It is a very physically and mentally demanding track on the drivers. It’s unclear how the new grinding away of the top groove will effect the racing. Most likely, it’ll narrow the track up.”

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problems — or all-out failures — over the Michigan race weekend. Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart experienced valve train failures in Sunday’s race, while Jimmie Johnson had engine problems in practice, prompting a change. He had another go terminal with six laps to go on Sunday, costing him a fourth win this season.

Johnson blows engine late, hands win to Biffle in Michigan

THE LIMITS II On the flip2 TESTING side of the Hendrick engine docket was Kasey Kahne, who finished third, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (fourth) and Ryan Newman (eighth). Stewart and Gordon’s issues mirrored one another. As for Johnson, might ace crew chief Chad Knaus simply be testing the limits of durability prior to the Chase? For the time being, one can only speculate. A DANGEROUS PLACE 3 PITMarkROAD Martin was involved in a scary wreck while leading the Pure Michigan 400 on lap 65. After colliding with Juan Montoya, Kasey Kahne and Bobby Labonte, Martin’s car careened into the edge of an opening in the pit road wall. The edge of the wall impaled his No. 55 Toyota, puncturing the oil cooler just behind the seat of the car, nearly striking some bystanders. All walked away unhurt. NEW SHORT TRACKS Justin All4 THE gaier nudged his way past Jacques Villeneuve and on to his first Nationwide Series win of the 2012 season at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Allgaier used the bumper to move Villeneuve, who appeared to slow, on the final lap at the road course. Coincidentally (or not), Villeneuve used the same tactic to obtain the lead from Alex Tagliani on lap 66 of 81.

Sprint Cup Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND Greg Biffle (2) 823 — Matt Kenseth (1) 803 -20 Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1) 801 -22 Jimmie Johnson (3) 795 -28 Brad Keselowski (3) 776 -47 Martin Truex Jr. 763 -60 Clint Bowyer (1) 757 -66 Kevin Harvick 738 -85 Tony Stewart (3) 728 -95 Denny Hamlin (2) 727 -96

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DRIVER (WINS) POINTS Elliott Sadler (4) 824 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (3) 802 Sam Hornish Jr. 802 Austin Dillon (1) 789 Justin Allgaier (1) 756 Michael Annett 690 Cole Whitt 633 Mike Bliss 609 Brian Scott 540 Joe Nemechek 506

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By MATT TALIAFERRO Athlon Sports Racing Editor

Neither Greg Biffle nor team owner Jack Roush is unaccustomed to visiting Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway. So it was no surprise that the duo ended up spraying champagne following Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup race. What was a surprise were the circumstances that landed them there. Running second to a scorchingly fast Jimmie Johnson, it looked as if Biffle would have to settle for a runner-up showing and “a good points day” after leading a respectable 19 laps and being a top-5 contender throughout the day. However, as Johnson’s No. 48 Chevy streaked down Michigan’s long backstretch and near certain victory with six laps remaining, the engine sputtered, then detonated, becoming the fourth Hendrick powerplant of the weekend to experience problems. As Johnson shifted to neutral, coasting to the garage on the track’s apron, Biffle assumed the lead as a yellow flag waved for oil dropped by Johnson’s shattered motor. On the ensuing green-whitechecker restart, Biffle fended off a gaggle of challengers as the field raced into Turn 1, nosing in front of Brad Keselowski and driving away in clean air to his second win of the 2012 season. “It was going to be a great race no

matter what,” Biffle said. “I felt like I could catch (Johnson), but we’ll never know. Passing him might have been a different story. But I certainly think that with seven (laps) to go, I probably could have pulled up close to him.” Keselowski held on for second, while Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcos Ambrose rounded out the top 5. Johnson was relegated to a 27th-place finish and left the garage area, and then the facility, without speaking to reporters. Keselowski, though, had plenty to say in his post-race press conference. “I don’t know what to say other than I was just close to getting what would have been one of the biggest wins of my career,” the Michigan native said. “That would have been really special, but it wasn’t in the cards today.” Then he took aim at the Hendrick Motorsports-prepared cars, which seem to have had a chassis advantage after winning seven of the last 13 races since early May. “There’s parts and pieces on the car that are moving after inspection that make the car more competitive,” Keselowski explained when elaborating on a perceived advantage. “Some guys have it, some don’t. There’s a question to the interpretation of the rule. Penske Racing errs on the safe side because we don’t want to be the guys that get the big penalty. “Obviously, there’s a question to the interpretation (of the rule) that as of right now it’s legal, but I’m sure that Roger (Penske, team owner)

I On Aug. 17, Hendrick Motorsports announced that the Army National Guard will continue as a primary sponsor of the No. 88 team and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. after extending its relationship through the 2013 NASCAR season. The National Guard will receive primary paint schemes in 20 Sprint Cup races, including the Daytona 500. I NASCAR and FOX Deportes, announced they are teaming up to provide the sport's most expansive Spanish-language broadcast offering ever with coverage of 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races as well as original pro-

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doesn’t want to be the one caught red-handed. “As a group at Penske Racing, we have not felt comfortable enough to risk that name and reputation that Roger has over those parts and pieces. Others have, which is their prerogative — I’m not going to slam them for it.” He made it well known, though, that while Johnson may still be a preChase title favorite, his No. 2 team is preparing for a 10-race war. “The 48 has the most speed and the best history as far as the Chase is concerned,” Keselowski stated. “But it’s my job to not roll over and give it to them. We’re doing everything we can do and we nailed it on that last green-flag (pit) sequence (Keselowski beat Johnson off pit road). I’m proud as hell of my guys for doing that. “The 48 might be the favorite for the championship, but we’re not going to roll over and just let them have it.” So even in victory, Biffle, ironically the new points leader, flies under the radar — as he has throughout the season. And that seems just fine by him: “I know that a lot of people don’t expect us to win the championship, don’t expect us to compete for the title. I don’t care what they say or who they want to talk about or what they talk about. “We will be a factor when it comes down to Homestead, I promise you that.”

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CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES Track: Bristol Motor Speedway Race: UNOH 200 When: Wednesday, Aug. 22 TV: SPEED (7:30 p.m. EST) 2011 Winner: Kevin Harvick

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No one could have known the significance of the Bristol night race on Aug. 26, 2000, when the field took the green flag. Rusty Wallace and Tony Stewart clearly had the cars to beat, and the duo finished first (Wallace) and second (Stewart). For Wallace, it was his ninth and final victory at the track where he earned his first career Cup win (1986). For two other titans of the half-mile bullring, it would mark their final starts at a track where they had enjoyed so much success. Darrell Waltrip knew this was it for him. A record 12-time winner at Bristol, he would retire at season’s end. But no one could foresee that Dale Earnhardt — a nine-time victor at BMS — would never grace the high banks again. Earnhardt passed away in an accident at Daytona the following February. Wallace, Waltrip and Earnhardt accounted for 30 wins over a 23-year span (46 races) in the mountains of East Tennessee.

Athlon Fantasy Stall Looking at Checkers: Brad Keselowski owns the joint right now. Pretty Solid Pick: If Joe Gibbs Racing can give Kyle Busch an engine that lasts, he can wheel it to Victory Lane. Good Sleeper Pick: Brian Vickers finished fifth here in March. Runs on Seven Cylinders: Sam Hornish Jr. has surprised in his Cup gig, but he and Bristol don’t get along. Insider Tip: BMS winners run in waves. That makes Keselowski and Busch attractive options.

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DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND Timothy Peters (1) 449 — Ty Dillon 449 — James Buescher (3) 443 -6 Justin Lofton (1) 432 -17 Parker Kligerman 424 -25 Matt Crafton 413 -36 Joey Coulter (1) 406 -43 Nelson Piquet Jr. (1) 392 -57 Ron Hornaday 386 -63 Jason White 371 -78

1. Jimmie Johnson 2. Brad Keselowski 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4. Greg Biffle 5. Matt Kenseth 6. Kasey Kahne

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KASEY KAHNE In the last five races, Kahne has three top-3 showings — including a win in New Hampshire. The Hendrick Motorsports pilot has advanced from 16th to 11th in the standings in that time.

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Loses another in heartbreaking fashion for the second time in three weeks. That may derail some teams, but with the 48, you get the feeling it only makes them more determined. Keselowski and the boys are rounding into form nicely, with seven consecutive runs of ninth or better. They’re going to be a handful at Bristol this weekend. After a broken transmission and a spin in the oil knocked Junior’s bunch back the last two weeks, they rebounded in fine fashion to the tune of a fourth-place finish in Michigan. Earned his second win of the season at the 2-mile Michigan track. His other was at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway. For those keeping score, there are five such tracks in the Chase. It’s been a rocky month for Kenseth, who suffered a cut tire late at Michigan while running in the top 5. As luck would have it, the 17th-place result bumped him up a notch to second in the standings. Since a 33rd in the June Michigan race, Kahne has been spot-on, recording eight straight top-15 runs. Like Biffle, the tracks in the Chase line up well for Kahne and his engineer/crew chief, Kenny Francis. A solid seventh at Michigan did the trick. However, if this team — albeit a relatively new team — is going to challenge in the Chase, it needs more than a boatload of fifth- to ninth-place showings. Truex, like his teammate Bowyer, has been as steady as they come this season. However, his No. 56 team must push beyond the sixth- to 10th-place pattern it has fallen into and win races. Virtually invisible at Michigan, Hamlin notched the most under-the-radar 11th-place finish in NASCAR history. You have to wonder, with a Chase spot virtually sown up, if this team is doing some testing. A failed valve spring felled Stewart at Michigan — the track where he finished second in June. Would have been interesting to see what he could’ve done with a healthy engine. Outside of the Pocono surprise, Murphy’s Law has ruled for Gordon and the 24 bunch. A 7.8-place average finish over the last six races finds Newman in the second wild card spot. Another win — think Bristol and/or Richmond — would do wonders for Busch right about now. After 10th-, first- and fifth-place runs, imagine if Ambrose won Bristol ... hey, he’s not that bad there. Gets the 15th-place nod this week for being the highest “best of the rest-er” at Michigan. Kevin Harvick, Sam Hornish Jr., Joey Logano, Paul Menard, Regan Smith

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GOLF PGA, LPGA leaders PGA Tour Statistics The Associated Press Through Aug. 20 FedExCup Regular Season Points 1, Tiger Woods, 2,269.242. 2, Jason Dufner, 2,110.300. 3, Rory McIlroy, 2,091.500. 4, Zach Johnson, 2,018.960. 5, Bubba Watson, 1,777.143. 6, Hunter Mahan, 1,738.550. 7, Carl Pettersson, 1,690.750. 8, Keegan Bradley, 1,669.896. 9, Matt Kuchar, 1,599.700. 10, Steve Stricker, 1,455.500. Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods, 68.91. 2, Rory McIlroy, 69.02. 3, Matt Kuchar, 69.15. 4, Jason Dufner, 69.25. 5, Jim Furyk, 69.35. 6, Justin Rose, 69.36. 7, Adam Scott, 69.42. 8, Padraig Harrington, 69.48. 9, Bubba Watson, 69.53. 10, 2 tied with 69.62. Driving Distance 1, Bubba Watson, 315.9. 2, Jamie Lovemark, 311.9. 3, Charlie Beljan, 311.5. 4, Robert Garrigus, 310.5. 5, J.B. Holmes, 309.9. 6, Rory McIlroy, 309.2. 7, Dustin Johnson, 308.2. 8, Kyle Stanley, 307.2. 9, Jason Day, 306.6. 10, Graham DeLaet, 304.9. Driving Accuracy Percentage 1, Jerry Kelly, 71.82%. 2, Ben Curtis, 71.24%. 3, Heath Slocum, 70.61%. 4, Tim Clark, 70.30%. 5, Jim Furyk, 70.18%. 6, Graeme McDowell, 69.64%. 7, Gary Christian, 69.13%. 8, David Toms, 69.01%. 9, John Huh, 68.99%. 10, Hunter Mahan, 68.45%. Greens in Regulation Percentage 1, Justin Rose, 70.88%. 2, Bubba Watson, 70.83%. 3, Lee Westwood, 69.88%. 4, Hunter Mahan, 69.28%. 5, John Senden, 69.27%. 6, Jason Dufner, 69.21%. 7, Greg Owen, 68.98%. 8, Brendon de Jonge, 68.41%. 9, Robert Garrigus, 68.38%. 10, Will Claxton, 68.33%. Total Driving 1, Boo Weekley, 56. 2, John Rollins, 67. 3, Hunter Mahan, 70. 4, Tiger Woods, 74. 5, Bo Van Pelt, 79. 6, Jason Dufner, 83. 7 (tie), Brandt Jobe and Chris Couch, 89. 9, Billy Horschel, 95. 10, Keegan Bradley, 99. Strokes Gained - Putting 1, Aaron Baddeley, .855. 2, Brandt Snedeker, .758. 3, Zach Johnson, .739. 4, Ben Curtis, .733. 5, Luke Donald, .723. 6, Derek Lamely, .673. 7, Brian Gay, .671. 8, Martin Flores, .655. 9, Bo Van Pelt, .644. 10, Bryce Molder, .627. Birdie Average 1, Webb Simpson, 4.08. 2, Keegan Bradley, 4.04. 3, Rory McIlroy, 4.03. 4, Jason Dufner, 4.00. 5, Ben Crane, 3.97. 6 (tie), Bubba Watson and Brandt Snedeker, 3.90. 8, Jeff Overton, 3.87. 9 (tie), Peter Hanson and Zach Johnson, 3.86. Eagles (Holes per) 1, Jonas Blixt, 80.2. 2, Bubba Watson, 85.1. 3, Gary Woodland, 88.5. 4, Jamie Lovemark, 99.0. 5, Kyle Reifers, 102.5. 6, Arjun Atwal, 106.4. 7, Scott Piercy, 106.6. 8 (tie), Charles Howell III and Ben Crane, 108.0. 10, Bobby Gates, 112.5. Sand Save Percentage 1, Jonas Blixt, 66.33%. 2, Greg Chalmers, 64.18%. 3, Jim Furyk, 64.10%. 4, Brian Gay, 64.04%. 5, Martin Flores, 62.83%. 6, Justin Rose, 61.11%. 7, Chris DiMarco, 60.99%. 8, Aaron Baddeley, 60.38%. 9, Rocco Mediate, 60.00%. 10, David Toms, 59.70%. All-Around Ranking 1, Keegan Bradley, 217. 2, Bo Van Pelt, 246. 3, Jason Dufner, 257. 4, Justin Rose, 275. 5, Bubba Watson, 345. 6, John Senden, 352. 7, Zach Johnson, 363. 8, Rory McIlroy, 372. 9, Matt Kuchar, 379. 10, Tiger Woods, 381. —— LPGA Tour Statistics Through Aug. 19 Scoring 1, Ai Miyazato, 70.43. 2, Shanshan Feng, 70.45. 3, Stacy Lewis, 70.46. 4, So Yeon Ryu, 70.49. 5, Jiyai Chin, 70.51. 6, Na Yeon Choi, 70.55. 7, Inbee Park, 70.58. 8, Amy Yang, 70.82. 9, Mika Miyazato, 70.98. 10, Yani Tseng, 70.98. Driving Distance 1, Maude-Aimee Leblanc, 282.6. 2, Brittany Lincicome, 278.0. 3, Lexi Thompson, 273.0. 4, Gerina Piller, 270.1. 5, Vicky Hurst, 269.8. 6, Yani Tseng, 268.9. 7, Michelle Wie, 268.8. 8, Maria Hjorth, 268.3. 9, Karin Sjodin, 266.7. 10, Suzann

Pettersen, 266.5. Greens in Regulation Pct. 1, Sun Young Yoo, 75.1%. 2, Karin Sjodin, 74.8%. 3, Stacy Lewis, 73.9%. 4, Mika Miyazato, 73.3%. 5, Shanshan Feng, 73.2%. 6, Suzann Pettersen, 72.9%. 7, Paula Creamer, 72.4%. 8, Karrie Webb, 72.3%. 9, Lexi Thompson, and Azahara Munoz, 72.2%. Putting Average 1, Inbee Park, 1.720. 2, Stacy Lewis, 1.746. 3, So Yeon Ryu, 1.753. 4, I.K. Kim, 1.759. 5, Yani Tseng, 1.767. 6, Taylor Coutu, 1.768. 7, M.J. Hur, 1.774. 8, Mika Miyazato, 1.775. 9, Na Yeon Choi, 1.776. 10, Jin Young Pak, 1.783. Birdie Average 1, So Yeon Ryu, 4.09. 2, Yani Tseng, 4.08. 3, Stacy Lewis, 4.00. 4, Inbee Park, 3.96. 5, Amy Yang, 3.73. 6, Hee Young Park, 3.67. 7, Suzann Pettersen, 3.63. 8, Na Yeon Choi, 3.63. 9, Brittany Lincicome, 3.38. 10, Angela Stanford, 3.35. Eagle Average 1, Jodi Ewart, .146. 2, Janice Moodie, .143. 3, Jin Young Pak, .121. 4, Stacy Lewis, .119. 5, Gerina Piller, .116. 6, Tiffany Joh, .109. 7 (tie), Karine Icher and Cindy LaCrosse, .098. 9, Christina Kim, .095. 10, Pornanong Phatlum, .093. Sand Save Percentage 1, Leta Lindley, 65.63%. 2, M.J. Hur, 61.81%. 3, Paula Creamer, 59.26%. 4, Amy Hung, 58.14%. 5, Nicole Castrale, 58.06%. 6, Jiyai Shin, 57.69%. 7, Morgan Pressel, 57.63%. 8, Ai Miyazato, 57.50%. 9, Hee Kyung Seo, 57.45%. 10, Sun Young Yoo, 59.14%. Rounds Under Par 1, Ai Miyazato, .694. 2, Jiyai Shin, .692. 3, Shanshan Feng, .673. 4, Suzann Pettersen, .649. 5, So Yeon Ryu, .632. 6, Inbee Park, .618. 7, Stacy Lewis, .610. 8, Na Yeon Choi, .607. 9, Cristie Kerr, .577. 10, Mika Miyazato, .558. LPGA Money Leaders Trn Money 1. Stacy Lewis . . . . 17 $1,226,018 2. Inbee Park . . . . . 16 $1,119,940 3. Ai Miyazato . . . . 15 $1,115,351 4. Yani Tseng . . . . . 15 $1,044,296 5. Na Yeon Choi . . . 16 $1,024,988 6. Shanshan Feng . 13 $1,022,220 7. Azahara Munoz . 17 $982,248 $844,482 8. Mika Miyazato . 14 $801,887 9. So Yeon Ryu. . . . 16 10. Amy Yang. . . . . 15 $725,647 11. Sun Young Yoo . 16 $692,846 $565,080 12. Karrie Webb. . . 15 13. Suzann Pettersen 16 $518,568 14. Angela Stanford. 17 $502,042 $484,548 15. Hee Kyung Seo 17 $484,077 16. Brittany Lang . 17 17. Cristie Kerr . . . 15 $445,615 18. I.K. Kim . . . . . . 14 $428,755 $421,637 19. Brittany Lincicome16 20. Anna Nordqvist 17 $418,027 $408,769 21. Sandra Gal . . . 17 $405,179 22. Jiyai Shin . . . . 11 $403,711 23. Paula Creamer 16 24. Se Ri Pak . . . . . . 9 $335,855 $330,700 25. Chella Choi . . . 17 26. Jenny Shin. . . . 17 $329,169 $326,172 27. Candie Kung . . 17 $309,043 28. Lexi Thompson 14 $299,149 29. Eun-Hee Ji. . . . 16 $298,027 30. Karine Icher . . 14 31. Giulia Sergas. . 13 $296,406 $286,591 32. Natalie Gulbis . 15 33. Meena Lee . . . . 17 $283,566 $273,456 34. Katherine Hull 17 $268,695 35. Hee Young Park. 16 $268,133 36. Vicky Hurst . . . 17 $249,573 37. Morgan Pressel 17 38. Julieta Granada. 17 $240,274 $239,057 39. Beatriz Recari . 17 40. Jessica Korda . 13 $234,850 $233,377 41. Ilhee Lee . . . . . 13 $226,375 42. Karin Sjodin . . 14 43. Haeji Kang. . . . 14 $212,819 $196,957 44. Hee-Won Han . 17 45.Catriona Matthew 12 $175,050 $174,029 46. Caroline Hedwall. 13 47. Mina Harigae . 17 $167,560 $167,096 48. Jennifer Johnson. 15 $164,943 49. Jodi Ewart . . . . 13 50. Momoko Ueda . 13 $158,835

Series at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. (Marcos Ambrose) Aug. 19 — Pure Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Greg Biffle) Aug. 25 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. Sept. 2 — AdvoCare 500, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 8 — Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond, Va. Sept. 16 — GEICO 400, Joliet, Ill. Sept. 23 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Sept. 30 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 7 — Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 13 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 21 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 28 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 4 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 11 — Kobalt Tools 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 18 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla. Driver Standings 1. Greg Biffle, 823. 2. Matt Kenseth, 803. 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 801. 4. Jimmie Johnson, 795. 5. Brad Keselowski, 776. 6. Martin Truex Jr., 763. 7. Clint Bowyer, 757. 8. Kevin Harvick, 738. 9. Tony Stewart, 728. 10. Denny Hamlin, 727. 11. Kasey Kahne, 694. 12. Carl Edwards, 689. 13. Ryan Newman, 680. 14. Kyle Busch, 669. 15. Paul Menard, 665. 16. Jeff Gordon, 650. 17. Marcos Ambrose, 639. 18. Joey Logano, 600. 19. Jamie McMurray, 571. 20. Jeff Burton, 566. —— Money leaders 1, Jimmie Johnson, $5,591,476. 2, Matt Kenseth, $5,261,109. 3, Tony Stewart, $4,634,750. 4, Denny Hamlin, $4,509,138. 5, Kyle Busch, 6, Greg Biffle, $4,329,372. $4,220,888. 7, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,040,415. 8, Brad Keselowski, $3,969,200. 9, Kevin Harvick, $3,849,588. 10, Jeff Gordon, $3,740,206. 11, Carl Edwards, $3,623,807. 12, Ryan Newman, $3,587,012. 13, Martin Truex Jr., $3,580,165. 14, Jeff Burton, $3,532,510. 15, Clint Bowyer, $3,496,055. 16, Marcos Ambrose, $3,286,849. 17, Kasey Kahne, $3,255,506. 18, Aric Almirola, $3,179,853. 19, Jamie McMurray, $3,063,904. 20, Juan Pablo Montoya, $3,010,863. —— Laps Led Leaders 1. Jimmie Johnson, 979 2. Greg Biffle, 592 3. Denny Hamlin, 522 4. Kyle Busch, 506 5. Jeff Gordon, 435 6. Brad Keselowski, 409 7. Tony Stewart, 354 8. Matt Kenseth, 337 9. Martin Truex Jr., 332 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 260 11. Carl Edwards, 209 12. Kasey Kahne, 207 13. Mark Martin, 133 14. Kevin Harvick, 128 15. Brian Vickers, 125 16. A J Allmendinger, 99 17. Clint Bowyer, 97 18. Marcos Ambrose, 55 19. Joey Logano, 51 20. Jeff Burton, 35 —— Miles Led Leaders 1. Jimmie Johnson, 1,330.10 2. Greg Biffle, 989.84 3. Denny Hamlin, 766.28 4. Kyle Busch, 762.29 5. Matt Kenseth, 710.19 6. Tony Stewart, 510.56 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 509.11 8. Martin Truex Jr., 502.50 UTO RACING 9. Brad Keselowski, 471.13 10. Jeff Gordon, 318.25 Spring Cup 11. Kasey Kahne, 290.67 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup 12. Mark Martin, 188.75 schedule and standings 13. Clint Bowyer, 187.90 The Associated Press 14. Carl Edwards, 160.45 x-non-points race 15. Joey Logano, 127.50 Feb. 18 — x-Budweiser 16. Kevin Harvick, 118.96 Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. 17. Marcos Ambrose, 102.99 (Kyle Busch) 18. A J Allmendinger, 96.28 Feb. 23 — x-Gatorade Duel 1, 19. Jeff Burton, 76.98 Daytona Beach, Fla. 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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Make it two 50game suspensions in exactly one week — both starters for contending teams from the Bay Area, both for testosterone. Former Cy Young Award winner Bartolo Colon of the Oakland Athletics was suspended for 50 games Wednesday after a positive test, joining San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera on the suspended list for the rest of the regular season. Major League Baseball made the announcement of Colon’s penalty a week after All-Star game MVP Cabrera received his 50-game suspension “I apologize to the fans, to my teammates and to the Oakland A’s,” Colon said in a statement released by the players’ association. “I accept responsibility for my actions and I will serve my suspension as required by the joint drug program.” He will miss the final 40 games of the regular season and the first 10 games of the postseason if Oakland advances that far. Any remainder of the suspension would be served in a future season, if Colon signs another major league contract. “It’s a shock,” Oakland reliever Grant Balfour said. “He’s a guy that we’re definitely relying on right now. I guess you could say it’s bad timing any time, but especially now.” which Oakland,

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Bartolo Colon hasn’t made the playoffs since 2006, began Wednesday a half-game out in the AL wild-card race. The A’s were preparing for an afternoon series finale against Minnesota when they got the news from clubhouse televisions. A closed-door team meeting was called. “The Oakland Athletics are disappointed to learn of today’s suspension,” the team said in a statement. General manager Billy Beane received word from MLB earlier Wednesday and began searching for a starter to take Colon’s turn in the rotation Thursday at Tampa Bay. Tyson Ross will be called up from Triple-A Sacramento. Beane addressed the A’s in the clubhouse before the team took the field for pregame warmups. “Listen, it’s disappointing. From a baseball standpoint, we’re scrambling,” Beane said. “We’re all disappointed, not just for the Giants and the A’s, but for baseball.”

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Council members discuss storm problems ANNA — Anna Village Council members at their recent meeting heard a report on the north retention basin in the village and discussed ongoing problems due to a storm that hit the area. Council members heard a report from Mayor Robert Anderson about the north retention basin. Anderson told council there has been concern about the area that is not protected around the north east side of the basin. There is concern that someone could trip and roll down the hill and into the concrete aqua duct. There is no fencing around the north end of the basin, although there is around the southeast side. Anna public works employees will get an estimate for fencing. Anderson stated that another alternative is to cover the head portion of the area with a sheet of metal. The employees will get an estimate for that option, also. Jenni Maurer, utility clerk for the village, stated that there are problems with the Mayor’s Court computer. Maurer noted she is not able to get reports or connect to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which may be because of damage from a recent storm. Jay Wentz, village IT specialist, recommended that Maurer purchase a new computer. Council approved the purchase. Fire Chief Tim Ben-

der reported there was “extensive damage” to the tornado siren in the village because of the storms. Bender will get estimates on repairs and replacement. He has contacted the insurance company. Bender gave council members a proposal to purchase two thermal imaging cameras. The cameras would be purchased from Fire Safety Services and could be purchased at a reduced cost because they are units. demonstration The cameras would cost $14,670 instead of the $22,325 the village would pay if they were new. Council approved purchasing the cameras. Police Chief Scott Evans told council members that he has hired a new part-time police officer for the village. Her name is Lynn Marsee, and according to Evans, she is an “experienced officer” from Botkins. Anderson told council members that the village needs to purchase more Village Pride award plaques. He has received a quote of $100 per plaque from Regal Trophy. Anderson said he will continue to look for other quotes. Anderson and members of council congratulated council member Gary Strasser on the success of the Anna Community Park’s 40th anniversary Birthday Bash. Strasser is the parks and recreation chairman. Strasser

thanked everyone who helped to make the event a success. The next Anna Community Park event will be the movie “ET,” which will be shown on Sept. 1. The rain date is Sept. 2. Fiscal Officer Linda Pleiman told council members that they are required to attend a Sunshine Law training during their term in office. Jenni Shoffner has attended the training. The remaining council members are registered to attend the training in Celina on Oct. 18. Pleiman will be attending the Ohio Government Finance Officers conference Sept. 12-13 and Maurer will attend Mayor’s Court training Sept. 13-14. Shoffner told council members that the Finance and Personnel Committee met and reviewed the June and July financial statements. The Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. It will discuss the storm water study prepared by Choice One Engineering. The Planning Commission will meet Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Council discussed painting and cleaning the water tower in the village. Council heard the first reading of a resolution and suspended the rules and declared an emergency authorizing additional appropriations for the village. Council approved the resolution.

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Flying high Anna American Legion post 446 member Jim Koppin (left) of Anna, and Anna mayor Robert Anderson raise the U.S. flag above Anna Community Park during “Birthday Bash at the Park” recently.

Exchange student experiences Shelby County BY LEE JONES

received by the school district and said settlements have shown an increase over the last year. He projected that the income tax will generate approximately $1.6 million in revenue for the school district. Raberding noted that general fund expenditures have declined in salaries and benefits over the last few years. Raberding stated that although Anna Local Schools has received federal stimulus money over the last few years, he does not anticipate there will be any of those funds this year. Superintendent Andy Bixler talked about the True Days Cash report, which measures the fiscal stability of the schools in the last 10 years. Bixler stated that Anna Local Schools had an increase in the cash

“We thought it would be a good experience for the whole family,” she said. And they were right. “It’s been wonderful,” Schmitmeyer said, “He was a bit shy at the beginning, but the other night he was teaching our kids Japanese words.” Communication was a bit of an issue at the beginning. “We’ve used the laptop quite a bit,” Schmitmeyer said, “And it’s gone both ways.” While Junya was showing the Schmitmeyers a photo album documenting his family and hometown during the first couple days of his stay, he typed explanations of the pictures into the translation machine to ensure they understood his meaning. The family has been showing him the sights. “We went to the fair on Friday and Saturday,” she said, “He liked all the animals and he

MCCARTYVILLE— To the average person, places like the Shelby County Fair or Indian Lake can seem mundane and ordinary. But these places can be a brave new world to somebody like Junya Tagami, a Japanese student from Osaka, who is staying in McCartyville. The trip is through the 4-H International exchange program which brings 12-18 year-olds from countries like Argentina, Japan, Korea and Finland to the U.S. for short-term cultural visitations. Kelly Schmitmeyer, whose family is hosting the boy during his month-long stay, said he is having a great time experiencing rural American life during his first trip to the states. Just as Junya is a first-time visitor, the balance for the first time Schmitmeyers are first in the last three years. time hosts. Junya arBoard members heard rived Thursday, July 26. reports from the elementary, middle and high school. A kindergarten open house for parents was held Aug. 14 and a kindergarten open house Samsung for students was held Stratosphere* Aug. 16. An open house for grades 1-12 was held Monday. The board approved Samsung the hiring of personnel Illusion for the 2012-2013 school year. Deb Roby was hired as a custodian; Sandy Jones was hired as a cook; and Cindy Endsley was hired as the new Anna Middle School principal and special education coordinator. The board held an executive session to discuss employment of personnel. The next board meeting will be Sept. 10 at Samsung Charge* 6:30 p.m.

School board makes plans for new year ANNA — The Anna Local Schools Board of Education at its recent meeting adopted goals for the new school year and heard reports on plans and activities for 2012-13. The board approved the adoption of goals for the 2012-13 school year, including increasing the knowledge of long-term permanent improvement needs, budgets and planning; increasing the knowledge of secondary education assistance with scholarships, information and admissions; continue to participate in professional development; better recognize the efforts of staff members; and review supplemental positions. Treasurer Dennis Raberding presented the last five years of revenues from income tax

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rode the rides and watched the pig scramble.” They have planned to take him to a Dayton Dragons game and to visit King’s Island in Mason, Oh. They will also be going camping, which is one of Junya’s favorite activities. He has also experienced boating on Indian Lake, pond swimming and go-karting. One of the requirements of the program is to have at least one child who is the same age as the exchange student. The Schmitmeyers have three children: two girls aged 14 and 16, and a 12-year-old son Ben. Kelly learned about the program from a friend and former 4-H extension agent for whom she used to babysit. She got more information and encourgement from a Russia family who have extensive experience hosting foreign students.

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ties included student council, FFA , FTA, National Honor Society, Drama Club, Book Club, Spanish Club, art show participant, national archery team and track. Her extracurricular activities included 4-H, Junior Leaders Club, Shelby County Junior Fair Board vice president, Shelby County Camp counselor, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church eucharistic minister.

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ANNA — Gabrielle Buehler, a 2012 Anna H i g h School graduate, has been accepted by Ohio State Univ e r s i t y, where she plans to Buehler study food science. The daughter of Richard and Sonia Buehler, of Anna, she was

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OHIO STADIUM - 90 YEARS TRADITION • MEMORIES

their Saturday nights — with the Buckeyes at the stadium. The first game at Ohio Stadium was on Oct. 7, 1922, when Ohio COLUMBUS – Ohio Stadium State won its season opener 5-0 celebrates its 90th birthday as the over Ohio Wesleyan. Interesthome of Ohio State football this ingly, five years later Michigan’s season, and thanks to renovations first game at Michigan Stadium and updates, doesn’t act its age. was a 33-0 win over Ohio WesIt looks like it could still be leyan. around for another 90 years of While today’s games are regulegendary players, coaches and larly sellouts, a crowd of only games. Another 90 years of tradi- around 25,000, less than half tions and memories. of capacity, was there for the Nearly 40 million fans have opener, leading critics to say OSU shared their Saturday afternoons had built too much stadium and — and in recent years, some of that it would never be filled. By JIM NAVEAU

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OSU FOOTBALL HISTORY

The Buckeyes averaged 32,500 fans in their five home games in 1922, with almost half of that season’s attendance coming in the Michigan game when more than 70,000 packed into the stadium. Discussions about building a new stadium began almost a decade before Ohio Stadium opened in 1922 when Ohio State realized the increasing popularity of Buckeyes football had made its old stadium, Ohio Field (14,000 capacity), too small. A fund-raising campaign brought in more than $1 milllion of the nearly $1.5 million required

to build the horseshoeshaped stadium, designed by architect Howard Dwight Smith, an OSU graduate who would later design St. John Arena. Ohio Stadium’s original capacity was 66,210. Listed capacity topped 80,000 in 1960, went over 90,000 in 1991 and now is 103,329. The Horseshoe currently is the fourth largest college football stadium behind only Michigan Stadium, Penn State’s Beaver Stadium and Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. A massive renovation project

◗ Oct. 2, 1954 Ohio Stadium’s victory bell is rung for the first time after a 21-13 win over California.

◗ Nov. 28, 1942 -Ohio State secures its first national championship with a 41-12 win over Iowa Pre-Flight, a Naval cadet team made up of former college and professional players.

◗ Aug. 3, 1921 -- Ground is broken for Ohio Stadium after a fund-raising campaign generates $1 million.

◗ Nov. 17, 1934 -Ohio State’s 34-0 win over Michigan is the first for which OSU players receive gold pants.

from 1999-2001 that cost $194 million got Ohio Stadium ready for the 21st Century. The continual tweaking of the stadium continues this season with the installation of a new video screen and new speakers on the scoreboard and the installation of more than 200 high definition televisions in concourses and public areas. But the stadium’s familiar look, its history and its memories remain the same.

◗ Sept. 30, 1944 -Les Horvath, who will become Ohio State’s first Heisman Trophy that season, rushes for 118 yards in a 54-0 win over Missouri in the season opener.

◗ Oct. 9, 1965 -Ohio State’s band plays “Hang on Sloopy” for the first time during a 28-14 win over Illinois.

◗ Oct. 7, 1922 -Ohio State defeats Ohio Wesleyan 5-0 in the first game played at Ohio Stadium. A crowd of around 25,000 fills less than half of the 66,210seat stadium.

◗ Oct. 10, 1936 Ohio State’s band performs Script Ohio for the first time at halftime of Ohio State’s game against Pittsburgh.

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◗ Nov. 25, 1950 -The legendary “Snow Bowl” between Ohio State and Michigan is played during one of the biggest snowstorms to ever hit central Ohio. Michigan wins 9-3 without getting a single first down.

◗ Sept. 29, 1951 -- Ohio State wins 7-0 over Southern Methodist in Woody Hayes’ first game as the Buckeyes’ coach.

◗ Oct. 12, 1968 -The outstanding sophomore class, led by quarterback Rex Kern and cornerback Jack Tatum, which will play a key role in that season’s national championship, announces its arrival in a 13-0 win over No. 1 Purdue.

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1 Behind the scenes of Ohio Stadium

1. RECRUITING ROOM Recruits and their families and friends are entertained before and after games in the recruiting room on the east side of Ohio Stadium. Photos and memorabilia of past great Ohio State players and games greet them as they walk in.

Ohio State coaches Alexander Lilley (1890-1891) Jack Ryder (1892-95, 1898) Charles Hickey (1896) David Edwards (1897) John Eckstorm (1899-1901) Perry Hale (1902-1903) E.R. Sweetland (1904-1905) A.E. Herrnstein (1906-1909) Howard Jones (1910) Harry Vaughn (1911) John Richards (1912) John Wilce (1913-1928) Sam Willaman (1929-1933) Francis Schmidt (1934-1940) Paul Brown (1941-1943) Carroll Widdoes (1944-1945) Paul Bixler (1946) Wes Fesler (1947-1950) Woody Hayes (1951-1978) Earle Bruce (1979-1987) John Cooper (1988-2000) Jim Tressel (2001-2010) Luke Fickell (2011) Urban Meyer (2012-)

2. BAND ROOM Possibly the most famous marching band in college football prepares for its game-day performances in the band room at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State’s 192-person band is highly competitive with alternates able to challenge someone who holds a position every week. The band, which is all brass and percussion, was all male until 1973.

3. GENE SMITH’S BOX Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has a nice view from his private box high above the stadium on game days.

4. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Ohio Stadium’s three stained glass windows were installed in 2001. They were designed by Lima Central Catholic graduate Tom Cullen, who has a studio in Dublin. Another LCC graduate, Shawn Bourk, did the frames and metal work for the windows.

5. VICTORY BELL WALL Ringing the victory bell in the southeast tower of the stadium has been a tradition since 1954. If you get to do that, you want to leave a reminder you were there, like these past bell ringers did.

6. NEW VIDEO BOARD A new video board, which is one of the largest at any stadium in the country, along with new speakers were installed in the offseason this year.

7. SUITE The stadium has 81 suites, which are leased for between $20,000 and $75,000 per season. The suites include extras like custom catering, private restrooms and VIP parking.

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7 ◗ Nov. 11, 1995 -Eddie George becomes the front runner for the Heisman Trophy by rushing for an Ohio State-record 314 yards in a 41-3 win over Illinois.

◗ Oct. 29, 1983 -Woody Hayes dots the “I” in Script Ohio nearly five years after he was fired as OSU’s coach.

◗ Sept. 30, 1972 -Two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin rushes for 229 yards in his second college game in a 29-14 win over North Carolina.

◗ Nov. 23, 2002 -Ohio State clinches a trip to the BCS national championship game with a 14-9 win over Michigan. Maurice Clarett rushes for 119 yards and Maurice Hall scores the winning touchdown.

◗ Oct. 13, 1984 -Keith Byars’ 67-yard touchdown run, the last 40 yards while wearing only one shoe, highlights a huge Ohio State comeback in a 45-38 win over Illinois. Keith Byars

◗ Sept. 16, 1978 -In a stunning move, Woody Hayes starts freshman quarterback Art Schlichter over returning starter Rod Gerald, in the season opener against Penn State.

◗ Sept. 14, 1985 — In the first night game in the history of Ohio Stadium, OSU beats Pittsburgh 10-7. ◗ Nov. 2, 1985 -Ohio State beats No. 1 Iowa 22-13.

◗ Nov. 7, 1998 -Ohio State’s march toward a national championship is derailed by a stunning 28-24 loss to Michigan State after leading 24-9 in the third quarter.

◗ Oct. 30, 1993 — Penn State plays at Ohio Stadium for the first time as a member of the Big Ten. OSU wins 24-6.

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◗ Sept. 30, 1995 -- Ohio State wins 45-26 over Notre Dame in the first game between the two teams since 1936. Bob Hoying throws three touchdown passes and Eddie George runs for 207 yards.

◗ Nov. 18, 2006 -- No. 1 Ohio State holds off No. 2 Michigan 42-39 to advance to the BCS national title game. Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith throws for 316 yards and four touchdowns.

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New staff joins Sidney City Schools

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NEW MEMBERS of the Sidney City Board of Education staff are (left) Lindsay Geuy, instructional support team; and Carol Bornhorst, school psychologist.

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NEW MEMBERS of the Sidney High School staff are (l-r) Joel Miller, intervention specialist; Kelly Walker, art teacher; Amber Scott, social studies

teacher; Megan Rinas, intervention specialist; Joe Czupryn, math teacher; Greg Hines, English teacher; and Ruthie Baker, science teacher.

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NEW MEMBERS of the Sidney Middle School staff are (left) Shaun Dunlap, intervention specialist; and Ken Kellner, sixth-grade math teacher.

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A NEW staff member at Elementary Whittier School is Tiffany Goffena, intervention specialist.

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NEW MEMBERS of the Emerson Elementary School staff this year are (l-r) Thomas Goffena, physical education teacher; Kay Straman, third-grade teacher; Krystal Cox, kindergarten teacher; and Mike Epperly, principal.

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