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course of official investigations. Shelby County Sheriff Kimpel was indicted on five Dean Kimpel was indicted by felony counts of unauthorized a Shelby use of the Ohio Law EnforceCounty grand ment Gateway (OHLEG) after jury Thursday the grand jury heard evidence on five charges in the case, said Miami relating to the County Prosecutor Gary alleged unauNasal, who is serving as a spethorized use of cial prosecutor. a program deThis makes the second signed to check time a grand jury has rethe backturned indictments against ground of citiKimpel in the past nine days. Kimpel zens in the Kimpel, 57, of the Botkins

area, was charged with misuse of OHLEG after he allegedly looked up background on a number of individuals for personal reasons not related to his duties as sheriff. Unauthorized use of OHLEG is a fifth-degree felony punishable by up to 12 months in jail on each charge. OHLEG is a secure webbased tool administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and allows law enforcement to obtain information regarding criminals and crime

related matters. OHLEG was introduced in 2003 and provides personal details on individuals. OHLEG provides information such as the name, address, Social Security number, physical description, age, a photo, driver’s license information, criminal record, a list of all vehicles registered to the individual in his or her lifetime, prison records, FBI numbers, sex offender status and other information. See KIMPEL/Page 3

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Phase IB of Wapakoneta Avenue reconstruction is scheduled to begin Monday. it includes reconstruction of the roadway from Hoewisher Road north to Interstate 75. The project will begin with utility improvements, followed by excavation and widening of the existing roadway to allow for installation of a dedicated third turn-only lane. Curb and gutter and sidewalk will be in-

One man’s dream • Is there a college in Shelby County’s future? Larry Gockley hopes the answer is yes. Inside

DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3 today: • Admiral Dewey Ritter • Douglas E. Weaver

stalled along the west side of Hoewisher Road. To accomplish this, the city will begin road closures of Wapakoneta Avenue Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The contractor will not be permitted to close the roadway before 8 a.m. and is required to have the roadway reopened and driveable by 5 o’clock each evening. See PROJECT/Page 3

INDEX Amish Cook ..........................7 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................13-15 Comics................................11 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................20 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Obituaries..............................3 Russia/Houston ....................8 Sports..............................16-8 State news..........................4A ’Tween 12 and 20 ...............20 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....12

TODAY’S THOUGHT “I don’t know whether war is an interlude during peace, or peace an interlude during war.” — Georges Clemenceau, French statesman (1841-1929) For more on today in history, turn to Page 11.

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Shelby County commissioners’ Thursday morning meeting included an executive session discussion with Dr. Stephen Wright of the Ohio State University Extension Office to discuss county personnel. Following the meeting, the board approved advertising

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Taking a break A stunningly patterned Hickory Tussock caterpillar hangs out on a plant a Tawawa Park. Caterpillas are on the move and can be seen crossing many country roads.

United Way campaign at 9.1% of $1.3 million goal At the end of week two of the Shelby County United Way’s “Growing Together — The United Way” campaign, a total of $117,589 has been pledged or received. “That makes our 2011 campaign at 9.1 percent of our goal,” said Bob Parker, executive director of the agency. The goal is $1.3 million. Contributions help to fund many social service agencies in the county. They also support Special Projects funding, including Seed Money Grants. These grants are

awarded to provide start-up funding for new programs, Parker said. “The purpose is to promote the improvement of human services through the implementation of innovative programs in the Shelby County United Way area. Imagine, just over four years ago, our Shelby County United Way assisted in funding the startup of a new clinic in Sidney, Compassionate Care. Today, this center treats more than 1,000 different people each year,” he said.

He compared the grants made to organizations including Compassionate Care to the 2011 campaign theme. “The United Way, being the trunk of the tree, is the main support for the branches to grow from. The trunk of the tree can be counted on to provide life for the rest of the tree. Our United Way is to help provide human services needs in Shelby County. Compassionate Care is one of the large limbs stemming from our healthy Shelby County trunk,” he said.

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on a medical call. -8:26 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to WEDNESDAY the 1900 block of Fair -8:46 p.m.: medical. Road on a medical call. Sidney paramedics responded to the 200 block of Brooklyn Avenue on a medical call. -8:38 p.m.: smoke. On Wedneday, Sidney Firefighters responded police responded to a two to the 1100 block of Colo- vehicle accident. nial Drive on a report of The accident hapsmoke in the area. pened at 5:51 a.m. at the Smoke was from a fire- intersection of Ohio 47 place and no problem and the northbound was found. ramp to Interstate 75. -8:33 p.m.: medical. Alan Wolaver, 39, of CovMedics responded to the ington was traveling 1700 block of Fair Oaks eastbound on Ohio 47 Drive on a medical call. and was turning north-3:11 p.m.: medical. bound onto I-75. Wolaver Medics responded to a turned and struck a vemedical call on the 1100 hicle driven by Josefine block of Hill Top Avenue. Strunk, 53, 807 Ding-2:36 p.m.: medical. man St. According to the Medics responded to the police report, Wolaver 1100 block of St. Marys stated the arrow was Avenue on a medical green for him to turn call. left. A witness behind -2:16 p.m.: odor. Strunk stated the light Firefighters were dis- was green for Strunk. patched to 632 Folkerth Wolaver was cited for Ave., lot 19, for an odor failure to yield turning investigation. left. Strunk received -2:12 p.m.: medical. minor injuries and was Medics responded to a transported to Wilson medical call on the 2700 Memorial Hospital by block of Kristy Way. Sidney medics. Strunk’s -10:05 a.m.: med- vehicle sustained heavy ical. Medics responded damage and Wolaver’s to the 1000 block of vehicle sustained minor North Wagner Avenue damage.

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MUNICIPAL COURT In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon, Judge Duane Goettemoeller fined Tabitha Lambert, 20, 120 1/2 E. Clay St., $75 and costs and sentenced her to five days in jail on a theft charge that was amended to unauthorized use of property. If fines and costs and restitution of $17.47 are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered. • Stacy L. Reynolds, 39, 720 Michigan St., was fined $75 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a theft charge amended to unauthorized use of property. If fines and costs are paid, jail may be reconsidered. • Tina L. Savage, 50, of Lakeview, was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a charge of driving while under suspension from a previous DUI conviction. If fines and costs are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered. A speeding charge was dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. • Bruce E. Bell, 48, 85 Versailles Road, Russia, was fined $75 and costs on a charge of driving while under restrictions that was amended to failure to display a license. A turn and stop signal violation was dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. • Dock N. Foy Jr., 22, 425 Jefferson St., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a charge of failing to reinstate a license that was amended to failure to display a license. If fines and costs are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered • Keenan L. Fuller, 20, 314 S. Miami Ave., was fined $25 and costs for

unauthorized use of license plates. A companion traffic control device violation was dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. In Sidney Municipal Court Wednesday morning, John Ward, 39, at large, waived a preliminary hearing on a felony weapons under disability charge and was ordered held for action of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Bond of $10,000 plus costs was continued in the case. • Joshua E. Miller, 36, 6817 State Route 66, Fort Loramie, was fined $75 and costs and sentenced to 22 days in jail, with credit for two days served, on a contempt of court charge in a domestic violence case. He will be permitted to continue counseling in lieu of 15 days jail and if fines and costs are paid, five days may be reconsidered. • Steven L. Hill, 22, of Euclid, was fined $75 and costs on contempt of court charges in a drug abuse case. • Vicki L. Shawler, 46, 1327 Garfield Ave., was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail on a theft charge. She will be permitted to complete 80 hours of community service in lieu of 20 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, 10 days jail may be reconsidered. • Contempt of court charges against Joshua A. Kolley, 38, 206 E. South St. Anna, in three theft cases were dismissed by the state since he is serving a prison sentence. • Contempt charges against Hope Clark, 30, of Sunrise, Fla. in an obstructing official business

case were dismissed as she is serving a two-year prison sentence. • Sharon S. Grimes, 41, 411 Bowman Drive, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 50 days in jail on a criminal mischief charge. The court will suspend 20 days jail if she has no contact with certain persons in the case and she will also be permitted to complete 80 hours of community service and be evaluated for drug and alcohol abuse in lieu of 20 days jail. If fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the jail time may be reconsidered by the court. • DeWayne A. Marsee, 56, of St.Marys, was fined $375 and costs, sentenced to five days in jail and his driver’s license was suspended for six months for driving while under the influence. Jail may be reconsidered if he completes an alcohol intervention program and pays fines and costs in full. • Timothy Hudgins, 25, 737 Clinton Ave., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to serve five days in jail on a driving while under restrictions charge that was amended to failure to display a license. Jail may be reconsidered if fines and costs are paid in full. • Zachary S. Kessler, 22, 619 Fielding Road Apt. A, was fined $75 and costs for contempt of court in a driving while under restrictions case. • Catelynn S. Weiler, 21, 511 Third Ave., was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail on a charge of driving while under restrictions that was amended to failure to display a license. If fines and costs are paid,

jail may be reconsidered. A contempt of court citation was dismissed with warrant fees discharged. • Raymond E. Williams Jr., 53, of Piqua, was fined $250 and costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail for failing to reinstate a license. He will be permitted to complete 160 hours of community service in lieu of 45 days jail and if fines and costs are paid in full, the balance of the sentence may be reconsidered. Charges of driving while under suspension from a previous DUI offense and driving while under suspension were dismissed at the prosecutor’s request. • Steven L. Hill, 22, of Euclid, was fined $130 for a tinted windows violation. Civil cases Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Robert J. Hilyard, 1806 Robert Place, $1,308.52. Capital One Bank, Richmond Va., v. Toni K. Paul, 303 W. State St., Botkins, $422.38. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Thomas and Traci Rossiter, 1058 Riverbend Boulevard, $2,701.07. Capital One Bank, Glen Allen, Va., v. Blake Hutchison, 2150 Michigan St., Apt. 272, $2,365.19. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Marjorie Kite, 9984 State Route 235, Quincy, $1,879.75. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Mark A. Hinerman, 706 S. Miami Ave., $1,614.57. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. William Craig, 510 Sycamore Ave., $1,195.50. Wilson Memorial Hospital v. Elizabeth S. Nickels, 333 S. Highland Ave., Apt. A, $1,857.65.

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DEATH NOTICES Admiral Dewey Ritter LOCKINGTON — Admiral Dewey Ritter, 79, of Lockington, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. His funeral arrangements are pending through the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home.

Applications reviewed ANNA — In a special meeting Wednesday night, Anna Village Council reviewed 17 applications received for the position of fiscal officer. Council reduced the list to six finalists and interviews for the position began Thursday, Nancy Benroth, village administrator, said.

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Douglas E. Weaver ST. MARYS — Douglas E. Weaver, 57, of 15784 Koenig Road, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born May 28, 1954, in Coldwater, to Elmer and Mary Jane (Monnier) Weaver. On Jan. 13, 1979, in St. Marys, he married Donna Jean Wogaman, who survives. He is also survived by parents, Elmer and Mary Jane Weaver of Minster; daughter, Cindy (Steve) Jones, of Sidney; Mark (Chris) sons, Sharp, of New Bremen, Mike (Jodi Kline) Weaver, of Spencerville, and Keith (Cyril Puthoff) Weaver, of Cincinnati; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren (another is due any day); brother, Brad (Lisa) Weaver, of Dayton; parents-in-law, Paul and Glenna Wogaman, of Houston; sister-in-law, Darlene (Dave) Mummey, of Houston; and brother-in-law, Larry

(Terri) Wogaman, of Houston. He was preceded in death by brother, Jeff Weaver. He was a 1972 graduate of Minster High School and also attended Edison State Community College in Piqua. He was employed by the Minster Machine Co. as a technical support specialist. He attended Calvary Christian Fellowship in St. Marys. His favorite pastime included amateur radio operation (call sign “KD8KX”). Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at MillerLong and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St., St. Marys, with Pastor Jim Sweigart, officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed via, w w w. m i l l e r f u n e r a lhomes.net.

Board approves fee schedules During its September meeting, the SidneyShelby County Board of Health adopted a uniform schedule of fees for services provided by the board. Food Safety Program fees range from $160 at level one to $445 at a fourth level for categories under 25,000 square foot and from $230 to $935 at levels more than 25,000 square feet. Late fees will be 25 percent of the local fee. Private water system fees include $240 to construct a test well, $300 for conversion of a well not previously used, $350; private water system contractor inspection, $100 and an additional fee of $100 for supplying or hauling water from an unapproved source. The charge for a rabies specimen test (nonsuspect exposure) is $30. There will be no charge for testing if the suspect is exposed. Nursing program fees include: Hearing test, $11; urine dipstick test,

$5.40; flu vaccine, $20; immunization of VFC vaccine, $11 with a maximum of $55; International travel vaccine, $15 plus cost of vaccine; and school nurse contract, $37 per hour. The board also approved a resolution adopting Sidney-Shelby County Health District Housing regulations. The board agreed not to waive a 25 percent late fee penalty for an aeration and operating permit at 14235 Wenger Road, Anna, and ordered the condemnation of property at 224 Grove St., Sidney. Adoption of a of a Plumbing Backflow Database contract with the Miami County Health District remained tabled following discussion of additional information provided. A motion to enter into a service agreement with LexisNexis was also approved by the board. The next health board meeting will be Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

LOCAL GRAIN MARKETS Trupointe 701 S. Vandemark Road, Sidney 492-5254 September corn ....................$6.49 By Oct. 10 corn.....................$6.24 September beans................$11.95 October/November beans ..$11.80 Storage wheat ......................$6.10 July/August 2012 wheat......$6.50 July/August 2013 .................$6.61 CARGILL INC. (800) 448-1285 Dayton September corn ..............$6.62 1/2 October corn ...................$6.47 1/2 Sidney By Oct. 7 soybeans.............$12.30 Balance Oct. soybeans .......$11.85 POSTED COUNTY PRICE Shelby County FSA 820 Fair Road, Sidney 492-6520 Closing prices for Thursday: Wheat ...................................$5.85 Wheat LDP rate.....................zero Corn ......................................$6.17 Corn LDP rate........................zero Soybeans ............................$11.95 Soybeans LDP rate ................zero

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4-H Kemp of Shelby County Victims Services, for a total of $100,635 in Victims Assistance and Victims of Crime acts funding. Tom Bey of Job and Family Services discussed contracts with commissioners. A contract with J.P. Management for Patrick Staffing, at a cost not to exceed $24,000\,

From Page 1 was approved. Commissioners approved county bills totaling $663,141.90 and separate $6,8200 Family and Children’s Services contracts with the Council on Rural Services and Education Service Center. An appropriation of $6,000 was approved for the Regional Planning Commission.

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PROJECT About 200 feet of roadway will be closed to through traffic each working day to accommodate construction activities. Completion of asphalt paving is expected by late November. Detours will be posted for the traveling public. Police, fire and the county sheriff ”s office have been advised of the road closures and will use alternate routes during the closures. For questions or concerns, residents may contact Nick Miller, project manager, at 498-7244 or

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Chris Clark, Public Works director, 4988142. The total project cost of $3,000,000 for the design and construction of this phase of Wapakoneta Ave is primarily grant funded by an Ohio Department of Transportation Small Cities Grant of $2,000,000; and an Ohio Public Works Commission State Issue I grant in the amount of $407,780. Shelby County will be providing $495,944 and the city of Sidney’ is paying 5 percent of the project’s cost.

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Church gives gift to fire department Sunday during a service at Russell Road Christian Center honoring the Sidney Department of Fire & Emergency Services personnel and their families, Pastor Fred Gillenwater presented the department a $6,000 check on behalf of the congregation. The gift represented proceeds from a softball game and fundraising activities at Harmon Field. Church members cooked burgers and hot dogs, did face painting, listened to music by “More Than a Show” and played softball with fire department personnel.

“The whole process, from the game to the service, has really been inspirational,” Fire Chief Bradley Jones said. “Normally when our customers call on us it’s one of the worst days of their lives. “But on occasions such as these, within a fun atmosphere, we are able to team up with our community and spend our collective energies having fun,” he added. The department will use the funds to upgrade emergency equipment, including Automated ExDefibrillators, ternal thermal imagers and safety vests.

Pay ordinance OK’d JACKSON CENTER — Village Council Monday night adopted three ordinances as emergency legislation, including one authorizing payment to the village’s auxiliary police officers as independent contractors. The ordinance authorizes employment of part-time officers at $12 per hour through calendar year 2011 for a maximum expenditure of $20,400. The independent contractors will serve in lieu of a third full-time police officer. Also adopted were ordinances authorizing the addition of $51,380 to 2011 appropriations for various village funds and establishing job classifications and rates for village employees according to job grades and employment steps. Most full-time hourly village employees work

KIMPEL Information can be checked on OHLEG by using an individual’s address and can also provide detailed information about the individual’s neighbors. Because OHLEG is user specific and requires a password, searches by law enforcement officials are recorded and that information can be obtained through an audit. Those conducting the audit are able to determine whether OHLEG was accessed from a private computer IP address or a work-related computer to help determine possible misuse of the system. (The Sidney Daily News will identify persons Kimpel allegedly checked on using OHLEG as soon as they are made available). Nasal told the Daily News Thursday, “The essence of the allegations is the system was accessed for other than official purposes, i.e. (for) personal purposes.” “Two of the victims were law enforcement personnel,” Nasal said. “At present, I’m not releasing the identities of the victims.” Nasal said he expects this case will eventually go to trial. Kimpel was served with the indictments at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon. He was issued a summons to appear in Shelby County Common Pleas Court Wednesday at 10 a.m. for arraignment. Sheriff’s Capt. Michael Eilerman served Kimpel with the indictments, according to court documents.

80 hours bi-weekly of 2080 hours per year according to job descriptions. Also adopted by council was a resolution correcting the job description of a resolution enacted in 2009 involving a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the resurfacing of Ohio 274 from the junction of County Road 25A to the village’s east corporation limits. The earlier resolution was rescinded due to changes in the work area of the contract. Proclamations designating Oct. 2-8 as Public Power Week and Oct. 915 Fire Prevention Week in the village were presented on behalf of Mayor Scott Klopfenstein. The meeting included an executive session to discuss real estate and personnel.

From Page 1 On Sept. 20 Kimpel was indicted by an Auglaize County grand jury in Wapakoneta on one charge of sexual battery, a third-degree felony. The charge resulted from an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI & I) and Nasal’s office. Former Sheriff’s Deputy Jodi Van Fossen claimed that on July 24, 2010, Kimpel sexually assaulted her at her home in Auglaize County. Following the indictment, Kimpel was taken to the Auglaize County Jail in Wapakoneta and later released on 10 percent of a $100,000 bond. He continues to function as sheriff but cannot carry a gun. The charge is punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. If convicted, Kimpel would be required to register as a sex offender. Kimpel has refused to resign from his position as sheriff, despite calls for him to step down by the Shelby County Republican Party. Nasal has filed a request with the Ohio Supreme Court and the Ohio Attorney General’s office to suspend Kimpel’s term pending the outcome of his case. Van Fossen has also filed a civil suit against Kimpel and Sheriff’s Capt. Michael Eilerman in federal court, making a variety of work related claims against he and Eilerman including harassment and intimidation, along with other claims. A mediation meeting is scheduled for Oct. 6 in that case.

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Mail carrier receives award WASHINGTON (AP) — An Ohio letter carrier who has helped save the lives of three people over a period of two decades was honored Thursday for his latest heroics. The National Association of Letter Carriers gave Keith McVey, a 30year post office veteran from Barberton, its 2011 National Hero of the Year award for his third lifesaving act. “It certainly was a super honor to be given the award as the national hero of the year,” McVey, 55, said by phone after an awards luncheon at a Capitol Hill hotel. “It’s been a great week, just awesome.” Last year, while delivering mail, he performed CPR on an unconscious man on the side of the road in Akron, earning him the award. He told The Associated Press then that, after three life-saving opportunities, he thinks “a little divine intervention” may be at work. Three years ago, he pulled a drowning girl from a lake. Nearly 20 years ago, a teenager tried to take his life by jumping off a bridge on a snowy day. McVey, unable to stop him from jumping, covered the teen with blankets and helped keep him alive until an ambulance arrived.

Man was going 154 mph in fatal crash CINCINNATI (AP) — A man admitted to driving 154 mph in a highway emergency lane when he hit a disabled car in southwest Ohio, killing the occupant, pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and inducing panic. Stanley Ivey, 58, of Louisville in northeast Ohio, entered his plea Wednesday in a Hamilton County courtroom in exchange for prosecutors dropping a vehicular homicide charge.

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OHIO DEMOCRATIC Party chairman Chris Redfern (right) and Organizing for America director Greg Schultz speak to a group of volunteers who helped deliver signatures to the Secretary of State's office Thursday in Columbus. More than 300,000 signatures were collected in a grassroots effort to stop House Bill 194 from putting limits on Ohio’s early voting rules.

Opponents put law on temporary hold COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s new election law that shortens the swing state’s early voting period was placed on temporary hold Thursday after opponents submitted more than 300,000 signatures in their effort to get a repeal question on 2012 ballots. At least for now, local election officials will have to operate under the old law. That means early voting for the Nov. 8 election will start on Tuesday. Elections officials must verify the 318,460 signatures submitted Thursday to see if they meet the state’s referendum requirements. Secretary of State Jon Husted told local election boards the signature checks didn’t need to be done until after the November election. Opponents need 231,147 valid signatures to get a referendum before voters next year, and they plan to continue to circulate petitions. If they are successful, the law would be in limbo until after the presidential election. That’s the earliest chance for voters to decide whether the law should be tossed out. The state’s Democratic Party, President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and a coalition of groups called Fair Elections Ohio have been circulating petitions and gathering signatures over the last six weeks in an effort to

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block the law. About a third of the signatures came from paid circulators, while the rest were gathered by volunteers, organizers said. Opponents contend the elections overhaul will lead to longer lines and make it difficult for working people to cast a ballot. Brian Rothenberg of ProgressOhio, a member of Fair Elections Ohio, called Thursday’s signature submission “a victory that will make it easier, more accessible and simpler for people to vote.” Democrats are also trying to protect a method of voting they see as a boon for their party. About 30 percent of the state’s total vote — or roughly 1.7 million ballots — came in ahead of Election Day in 2008. Ohio is one of 32 states that allow voters to cast an early ballot by mail or in person without an excuse. An extended voting period is perceived as benefiting Democrats because it increases opportunities for Hispanics, blacks, new citizens and poor people — harder to reach for an Election Day turnout — to vote. U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge, a Cleveland Democrat, said if the new law was in effect in 2012, it would make it harder Obama and other Democrats to win re-election because she said the

law targets voters who lean Democratic. “Since Ohio is and always will be a swing state, it would only take a very small drop-off in the number of votes that are cast in this state to change the outcome of an election,” Fudge told reporters at the Fair Election Ohio news conference. Husted, the state’s top elections chief, has argued that each of the state’s 88 counties should have the same early voting hours and be open on the same days. Husted and his fellow Republicans contend it’s unfair that a voter in one county can cast an early ballot on a day when a voter in a neighboring county cannot. Chris Maloney, a spokesman for the state’s Republican Party, accused Democrats of seeking to deny equal access to the polls, as county rules varied under the old law. “Political partisanship and re-election prospects of the president shouldn’t play a role in assuring that each and every Ohioan, regardless of where they live, receives a fair and equal opportunity to vote,” Maloney said. Opponents of the elections law delivered white boxes of petitions to Husted’s office Thursday with shouts of “O-H-I-O” and the Obama campaign refrain of “Yes we can!”

Death row may move COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio is close to a decision on relocating death row to save money and open up beds for violent inmates, with a southern Ohio prison under serious consideration, the prisons agency said Thursday. The move would be the third time the state has moved the home of Ohio’s condemned prisoners since re-enacting capital punishment in 1981. If adopted, the move would bring together 117 death row inmates currently housed at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown and 29 housed at Mansfield Correctional Institution in a mental health unit. Chillicothe Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison with about 3,000 inmates, is being considered because of its proximity to the state death house in Lucasville, said Carlo LoParo, spokesman for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The possible move was first reported Thursday by the Columbus Dis-

patch. A move makes sense from a security and efficiency perspective, LoParo said.

COLUMBUS (AP) — At 43, Michele Rapp had become unsatisfied with the usual, uninspired ladies’ night activities: going out for dinner, drinks or a movie. “When you’re a mother, a wife, an employee, you’re everything to everybody,” said Rapp, who lives in Upper Arlington with her husband and two sons. “There’s only so much time I can spend with the girls, and I needed something more. “I found that other people felt the same way.” A November dinner party at her house, where Rapp cooked an atypical meal for five friends, has since led to opportunities for 130 women to try something new and maybe even daring. Members of the Ladies Explorer Club have replaced happy hours with rock climbing, skeet shooting and flyingtrapeze lessons — some of the four to six events that Rapp plans monthly in central Ohio and other parts of the state. For “Mechanics 101,” they met at an auto-repair shop to learn how to change the oil in a vehicle and change a tire (while enjoying drinks and appetizers in the garage, which Rapp decorated with candles). Recently, they gathered at Camelot Cellars in the Short North to make their own wine. Kendra Close signed up for four activities in September alone, including a second trapeze lesson at the Cincinnati Circus Co. During the summer, she and nine others (including Rapp’s 72-year-old mother) flew over protective nets while dangling from the bar by their hands or knees. “Everybody I’ve met through … (the club) has the same sense of wanting to get out and do something different but knows they would never plan anything like this on their own,” said Close, 35, a stay-athome mother of two in Upper Arlington who knows Rapp through the karate studio where their children take lessons. “All you have to do is maybe find a baby sitter, and you can go out and do something most people have never done before.” The Ladies Explorer Club has grown so far beyond Rapp’s expectations that she quit her homehealth-aide job last month to focus on the excursions full time. She finds the club to be somewhat similar to

her previous business of planning dress-up parties for young girls (“I had boys,” she explained with a laugh). This club, however, is geared toward women ages 35 to 65. Women pay per activity, usually limited to about 15 participants. Rapp also plans to initiate a monthly membership fee (the amount remains undetermined), which would entitle members to group discounts on activities and a few other deals at Columbus-area businesses. She considers her event planning a valuable service to others. “There’s always someone in your circle of friends who’s the ringleader, and they plan everything,” she said. “I happen to be that person.” Although some members met Rapp through their children, Monica Giusti learned of the club through a Starbucks bulletin-board flier advertising the chance to interact with tigers at a Preble County animal preserve. Along with her cat-loving 16-year-old daughter, Giusti traveled with the group over Labor Day to the Heaven’s Corner Zoo & Animal Sanctuary, where they held a Bengal tiger cub. “Time is always limited, so it’s even more reason to really value the opportunity to do something really special, something really exciting,” said Giusti, 44, a Dublin resident who teaches in the Food Science Department at Ohio State University. In the future, the club will circle back to past venues (the Cincinnati Circus Co., the Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware) while Rapp continuously seeks new events. She hopes to eventually offer an annual outof-state excursion and an international trip every two years, imagining a Thailand visit in late 2012. Closer to home, the chance to try fencing, shooting and rock climbing has been thrilling for Emily Pagnotto, who lives across the street from Rapp and attended her initial dinner party. “You feel invigorated and excited again, which is sometimes hard to feel in your day-to-day life,” said Pagnotto, a physical therapist and mother of a 3-year-old. “And you feel an instant bond with the people you met. You can be proud of a common achievement.”

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Dozens arrested in drug bust PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal agents on Thursday raided a Boeing plant that makes military helicopters in a Philadelphia suburb and charged more than three dozen people with distributing or trying to get prescription drugs, among them powerful painkillers. The arrests were made by the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration at the 5,400-employee plant in Ridley Park, where workers build aircraft including the H-47 Chinook helicopter and the V-22 Osprey. The plant is part of Boeing’s Defense, Space and Security unit. It did not appear to be an organized drug ring, but rather a “nebulous” series of independent actors, authorities said. “These sales placed the individual abusers, as well as society at large, at risk,” said DEA agent Vito S. Guarino.

Bodyguard testifies LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of Michael Jackson’s bodyguards had barely stepped into the singer’s bedroom when he heard a scream. “Daddy!” Jackson’s young daughter cried. A few feet away, the singer lay motionless in his bed, eyes slightly open. His personal doctor, Conrad Murray, was trying to revive him when he saw that Jackson’s eldest children were watching. “Don’t let them see their dad like this,” Murray said, the first of many orders that bodyguard Alberto Alvarez testified Thursday that he heeded in the moments before paramedics arrived at Jackson’s home in June 2009. What happened next — after Alvarez said he ushered Jackson’s eldest son and daughter from the room — is one of the key pieces of prosecutors’ involuntary manslaughter case against Murray. According to Alvarez, Murray scooped up vials of medicine from Jackson’s nightstand and told the bodyguard to put them away. “He said, ‘Here, put these in a bag,’” Alvarez said. Alvarez complied. He also placed an IV bag into another bag.

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Naked man sentenced to probation ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — A man who scrubbed his pickup truck in the nude at a Massachusetts car wash has been sentenced to a year of probation. Robert E. Bailey, of Cumberland, R.I., pleaded guilty on Monday to open and gross conduct for being naked at Economy Car Wash in North Attleborough on May 31. The Sun Chronicle reports that a woman vacuuming her vehicle at the business called police after she saw the 65-year-old Bailey in the nude. Police say Bailey was wearing shorts by the time they arrived at the scene and denied doing anything wrong. A judge also ordered Bailey to stay away from the car wash and the witness and to continue counseling. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.

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A PRO-SYRIAN regime protester, shouts slogans and holds up an Arabic placard which reads “We saw your freedom in Iraq and Libya,” as he protests in front the EU mission office, in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday. Supporters of President Bashar Assad pelted the U.S. ambassador to Syria with eggs and tomatoes Thursday as he entered an office for a meeting with a leading opposition figure and then tried to storm the building in the capital Damascus, the opposition activist said.

BEIRUT (AP) — Angry supporters of President Bashar Assad’s regime hurled tomatoes and eggs at the U.S. ambassador to Syria on Thursday as he entered the office of a leading opposition figure and then tried to break into the building, trapping him inside for three hours. The Obama administration blamed the Syrian government for the attack in Damascus, saying it was part of an ongoing, orchestrated campaign to intimidate American diplomats in the country. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton condemned the attack as “wholly unjustified.” Ambassador Robert Ford, an outspoken critic of Assad’s crackdown on the 6-month-old revolt against the regime, has angered Syrian authorities before by showing support for the uprising. The latest incident promises to raise tensions even further. Ford came under attack by about 100 Assad supporters as he arrived for the meeting with Hassan Abdul-Azim, who heads the outlawed Arab Socialist Democratic Union party. Abdul-Azim is a strong critic of Assad’s regime and was briefly detained by authorities earlier this year.

Such incidents are usually not spontaneous in Syria, and Thursday’s attack came amid high tension between the two nations, as well as accusations by Damascus that Washington is inciting violence in the country. The protesters were ready with eggs and tomatoes when the delegation arrived and threw them at the Americans as they entered the building. In Washington, the State Department said a rowdy, violent mob tried to attack Ford and several American embassy workers in Damascus. Spokesman Mark Toner said Ford and his colleagues were unharmed and are now safe. However, several heavily armored embassy vehicles sent to help extricate them from the situation were badly damaged with broken windows and dents when the same crowd hurled rocks, White House and State Department officials said. “This inexcusable assault is clearly part of ongoing campaign of intimidation aimed at diplomats … who are raising questions about what is going on inside Syria,” Clinton said. “It reflects an intolerance on the part of the regime and its supporters.”

More bad news: debit card fees NEW YORK (AP) — Will a monthly debit card fee soon be the norm? Bank of America said Thursday that it plans to start charging a $5 monthly fee when customers make debit card purchases. The fee will be rolled out starting early next year. Paying to use a debit card was unheard of before this year and is still a novel concept for many consumers. But several banks have recently introduced or started testing debit card fees. That’s in addition to the spate of other unwelcome changes checking account customers have seen in the past year. Bank of America’s announcement carries added weight because it is the largest U.S. bank by deposits. The fee will apply to basic accounts, which are marketed toward those with modest balances, and will be in addition to any existing monthly service fees. For example, one such account charges a $12 monthly fee unless customers meet certain conditions, such as

maintaining a minimum average balance of $1,500. Customers will only be charged the fee if they use their debit cards for purchases in any given month, said Anne Pace, a Bank of America spokeswoman. Those who only use their cards at ATMs won’t have to pay. The debit card fee is just the latest twist in the rapidly evolving market for checking account. A study by Bankrate.com this week found that just 45 percent of checking accounts are now free with no strings attached, down from 65 percent last year and 76 percent in 2009. Customers can still get free checking in most cases, but only if they meet certain conditions, such as setting up direct deposit. The study also found that the total average cost for using an ATM rose to $3.81, from $3.74, the year before. The average overdraft fee inched up to $30.83, from $30.47 The changes come ahead of a regula-

tion that goes into effect next month. Starting Oct. 1, the regulation will cap the fees that banks can collect from merchants whenever customers swipe their debit cards. Those fees generated $19 billion in revenue for banks in 2009, according to the Nilson Report, which tracks the payments industry. There is no similar cap on the merchant fees that banks can collect when customers use their credit cards, however. That means many banks are increasingly encouraging customers to reach for their credit cards, in hopes of reversing a trend toward debit card usage in the past several years. An increasing reliance on credit cards would be particularly beneficial for big institutions like Bank of America, which have large credit card portfolios, notes Bart Narter, a banking analyst with Celent, a consulting firm. “It’s become a more profitable business, at least in relation to debit cards,” Narter said.

Pakistan leaders call for peace in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s political leaders voiced their support Thursday for the country’s powerful army in its destabilizing standoff with the United States over allegations the force supports insurgents attacking American troops in Afghanistan. More than 40 political party leaders signed a resolution after a 10-hour meeting in the capital called by Prime Minister Reza Yousuf Gilani to formulate a response to fresh American claims that the army and the nation’s spy agency is supporting the Haqqani net-

work. U.S. officials say the Haqqani group is based on the Pakistani side of the Afghan border and is the most deadly militant faction in Afghanistan. The vaguely worded resolution, born of compromise between the country’s feuding parties and reflective of many of their anti-American and proIslamist views, called for peace with insurgents in Afghanistan. It also said the country should seek dialogue with Pakistanis in the tribal regions close to Afghanistan, apparently in reference to militants there battling the

Pakistani state. The head of the army and the country’s main intelligence agency, which together control Islamabad’s policy toward Afghanistan, addressed the meeting, which was closed to the media. Few expected the delegates to stake out a position that challenged the army, and it is unlikely their rhetoric will ever be reflected in policy. Other similar resolutions have been ignored. At the very least, it was a signal to Washington that the country’s elected representatives supported the military, and as

such will do nothing to ease strains with Washington. “‘Give peace a chance’ must be the guiding central principle henceforth,” said the resolution, regarding Afghanistan. “Pakistan must initiate dialogue with a view to negotiate peace with our own people in the tribal areas and a proper mechanism for this be put in place.” The claims last week by Adm. Mike Mullen, America’s top military officer, sent relations between Islamabad and Washington plummeting and triggered a backlash against America.

Cat with 2 faces lives 12 years, sets record WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his condition, the exotic blue-eyed rag doll cat is not only thriving, but has also made it into the 2012 edition of Guinness World Records as the longest-surviving member of a group known as Janus cats, named for a Roman god with two faces. “Every day is kind of a blessing; being 12 and normal life expectancy when they have this condition is one to four days,” Stevens said, stroking Frank and Louie’s soft fur as he sat on her lap purring. “So, he’s ahead of the game; every day I just thank God I still have him.” Frank and Louie’s breeder had taken him to the Cummings School of Veterinary

Medicine at Tufts University, where Stevens was working at the time, to be euthanized when he was just a day old. Stevens offered to take him home, but experts told her not to get her hopes up. Janus cats almost never survive, and most have congenital defects, including a cleft palate that makes it difficult for them to nurse and often causes them to slowly starve or get milk in their lungs and die of pneumonia. The condition is the result of a genetic defect that triggers excessive production of a certain kind of protein. But Frank and Louie did not suffer from most of the common Janus problems. Stevens used feeding tubes to nourish him for three months, hoping that would also save him from the danger of choking on food going down two mouths. It turned out she didn’t have to worry about him choking, because Frank and Louie used just one of his mouths to eat.

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IN THIS Wednesday photo, a cat with two faces, named Frank and Louie, one name for each face, is held by the cats owner, who identified herself only as Marty, at their home in Worcester, Mass. The animal is known as a Janus cat, named for the figure in Roman mythology with two faces on one head. The owner calls the face on the left Frank, while the face on the right is identified as Louie.

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This Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional “12Step” programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at 305 S. Ohio Ave.

Saturday Morning • Agape distribution Mobile Rural Food Pantry in Port Jefferson from 9 to 11 a.m. and in Maplewood from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club, Checkmates, meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326. • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

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Couple to wed STEARNS, Ky. — Caroline Bo Phillips and Ethan Allen Jones, both of Stearns, Ky., announce their engagement and plans to marry Oct. 8, 2011, at Barthell Mining Camp in Stearns. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Roy and Betsy Phillips, of Stearns. She is employed by McCreary County Fiscal Court. Her fiance is the son of Allen and Brenda Jones, of Sidney. He is Phillips/Jones employed as a school resource officer by McCreary County Schools.

• Shelby County Deer Hunters’ monthly Sunday Rifle Shoot is at 7988 Johnston-Slagle road beginning at 1 p.m. Program — one round at five different targets, pays three places. Points awarded to members for end-of-the-year trophy. Open to the public. • Catholic Adult Singles Club will meet for beneJocelyn Layne Spaugy diction at the Spiritual Center in Maria Stein. Call and Bryant Gregory (419) 678-8691 for information. Bensman were united in Sunday Evening marriage Aug. 13, 2011, • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, at 1:30 p.m. in Holy AnNever Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian gels Catholic Church in Church, 320 E. Russell Road. Sidney. The bride is the Monday Morning • The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department daughter of James and offers flu shots at the Health Department, 202 W. Beverly Myers, of Sidney, Poplar St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Standard dose is $15. and Michael Spaugy, of Anna. Her grandparents Take Medicare or insurance cards. • Sidney Shelby County Family YMCA hosts an are Joan Francis, of Sidexhibit of artworks by members from 8 a.m. to 8 ney, and the late Joseph J. Francis; Ruth Spaugy, p.m. Open to members. • The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department of Sidney; Jack and offers flu shots at the Health Department, 202 W. Betty Spaugy, of Anna; Poplar St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Standard dose is $15. and the late Clyde and Helen Myers. Take Medicare or insurance cards. The bridegroom is the Monday Afternoon son of Greg and Kelly • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or Bensman, of Sidney. His are becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 492- grandparents and Connie Leonard 0823. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Bensman, of Anna, and and Janice Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in Jack Richardson, of Jackson kindergarten from 1 to 1:30 p.m. •The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department Center. The Rev. Gerald Bensoffers flu shots at the Health Department, 202 W. Poplar St., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Standard dose is $15. man performed the ceremony. Sarah Collier was Take Medicare or insurance cards. the organist. Vocalists Monday Evening were Phil and Mark • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Myers, uncles of the Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in bride, Jessica Billing and kindergarten from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Jeff Banks. Readers • Minster Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. were Paula Clune, aunt at the Minster Historical society Museum, 112 of the bride, and Jessica Fourth St., Minster. Gehret. Tia and Nick • Women of the Moose meets at 7 p.m. at the Palmisano, sister and Moose Lodge, on the corner of Broadway Avenue brother-in-law of the and Russell Road. bride, and their family • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Vision of offered communion durHope, group meets at 7 p.m. at Russell Road Chris- ing the ceremony. tian Center, 340 W. Russell Road. Given in marriage by • Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for her father and stepfaanyone desiring to stop eating compulsively, meets ther, the bride wore a at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1505 S. Main white, romantic, strapSt., Bellefontaine. less gown of satin and • Sidney Boy Scout Troop 97 meets at 7 p.m. at lace by Casablanca. The St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. New members gown had a modified are welcome. For information, call 492-7075. sweetheart neckline and • TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 an A-line silhouette. The p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, New Knoxville Road, delicate, embroidered New Bremen. lace was decorated with

TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., offers several opportunities for children to explore their creativity through art classes taught by Dawn Flory this fall. Flory offers Exploring Art for Preschoolers, a parent participation class. Preschoolers will enjoy a variety of handson art projects. For ages 2 to 5 with adult, this class will be six Thursdays beginning Oct. 6 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The fee is $50. Exploring Art for Kids

is for ages 5 to 12 on six Thursdays beginning Oct. 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The fee is $65. Flory also offers a series of art classes for children who are home schooled. The schedule of these classes is available for download on Hayner’s website: www.troyhayner.org. Fees are due upon registration. Checks should be made payable to the instructor. For more information or to register, visit the website or call (937) 339-0457.

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Spaugy, Bensman unite in marriage pearls, seed beads, silver bugle beads and sparkling sequins. The chapel-length train completed the sophisticated gown. Her white, tulled, one-tier veil had beaded floral edging decorated in rhinestones with silver and clear bugles. She carried a bouquet of white, coral and yellow gerbera daisies and hydrangeas green wrapped in white ribbon. Madalyn Spaugy was her sister’s maid of honor. Gretchen Billing, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Amber Warbington, Krista Hoying, and Rebekka Bensman, sisters of the bridegroom; Sarah Bensman, cousin of the bridegroom; Brittney Alexander and Emily Poeppelman. Flower girls were Makaila Spaugy, sister of the bride; Ella Warbington, niece of the bridegroom; and Emerson Myers, niece of the bride. Chelsea Spaugy, sister of the bride, was miniature bride. The bridesmaids wore Alfred Angelo, floorlength gowns of chiffon in alternating colors of sunshine and coral. They carried bouquets of single coral, yellow and white gerbera daisies with stems wrapped in coral and yellow ribbons. The flower girls wore white, tea-length gowns of satin and organza featuring full skirts and satin cummerbund sashes in either sun-

shine or coral. They carried bouquets of mini gerbera daisies. The miniature bride wore a white, satin, tea-length gown with a full skirt and a flower-design veil with pearl edging and scattered pearls. She carried a mini bridal bouquet of gerbera daisies. Taylor Steinke, cousin of the bridegroom, and Logan Billing, brotherin-law of the bridegroom, served as best men. Groomsmen were Derek Spaugy and Tom Myers, brothers of the bride; Kurt Hoying, brother-inlaw of the bridegroom; Tyler Bensman, cousin of the bridegroom; Alex Hunsucker and Kyle Berlekamp. Kale Hoying, nephew of the bridegroom, was ring bearer. were Tony Ushers Myers, brother of the bride, and Eric Berger. Chandler Spaugy, nephew of the bride, was miniature bridegroom. Program distributors were Abby Dobras and Lindsey Platfoot. The bride’s mother wore a full-length, polychiffon, A-line dress in espresso with off-theshoulder straps and a rhinestone-accented waist. The bridegroom’s mother wore a pewter, satin, tiered cocktail dress with a sleeveless bodice and a ruffled collar. They each wore a wrist corsage of a single, coral, mini gerbera daisy. A reception at the Palazzo in Botkins immediately followed the ceremony. Dinner and

Mr. and Mrs. Bensman dancing to the music of a disc jockey were enjoyed by 450 guests. The hall was decorated with gerbera daisy centerpieces in Mason jars, Mason jar candles, and burlap table runners. The event included a slide show compiled by the couple. Guests received packets of daisy seeds. Following a honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, the couple reside in Maplewood. The bride is a 2009 graduate of Anna High School and a 2010 graduate of Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology in Dayton. She is employed by the Hair Company in Sidney as a cosmetologist. The bridegroom is a 2007 graduate of Anna High School. He is employed by Roe Transport and is occupied on his family farm. The couple met in high school.

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LOCALIFE Getting ready for church meeting It is early on batches of Saturday mornpeanut butter for ing as I write cookies this and everyJacob and one else is still Emma’s church in bed. I decided services. to get up early Elizabeth, 17, today to write and Susan, 15, this column. stayed home Amish A 79-year-old Friday to do my Cook member of our work while Joe church district Lovina Eicher and I went to away and passed Emma yesterday morning. He Jacob’s. The girls did had been a widower for laundry and the weekly the past 23 years. While cleaning and Elizabeth he didn’t have any chil- also baked the cookies. dren, he leaves to mourn Joe and I came home a lot of relatives in this around 6:30 p.m. and it area. He had lived with was nice to see the house his niece and her family all clean and the laundry and had his own part of folded and put away. the house. The viewing Sometimes I wonder will be there and the fu- how I managed to get all neral will be at another my work done when the niece’s house on Monday. girls were younger. I will help out at the fuJoe also mopped the neral. shed floor at Jacob’s yesMeanwhile, we’ve terday so he could help been busy helping sister set up the church Emma and her husband benches today. They will Jacob. My husband, Joe, also hang chains outside and I and the children the barn to make room will go to Emma and for visitors to tie their Jacob’s today to help horses. I will help Emma with final preparations prepare the peanut butfor church which will be ter and cheese spreads held there tomorrow. for tomorrow. This mornYesterday, Joe and I also ing we had 50 degrees assisted them with their outside and the air feels work. I helped Emma do chilly. Jacob’s borrowed jobs inside the house our propane heater in while Joe worked out- case it is cool and they side in the building need to heat the building where church will be for church services toheld. He put up a parti- morrow. tion using canvas on one Susan managed to fiend of the building so nally get our yard all lunch could be served mowed. Our mower gave there tomorrow. up on us and we have it The Jacobs will have back now from being council meeting (Editor’s serviced. This whole note: Some Amish refer summer, the boys had to this service as “rule been doing the mowing, church,” when, as the which really helped. name implies, rules of The leaves are changthe church are discussed. ing color fast. The chilIt is usually held the dren say autumn is here service before commun- now; maybe it will soon ion) tomorrow so serv- snow. Joseph, 9, woke ices are longer than one morning and asked usual, lasting until 2:30 if it was snowing. He to 3 p.m. Council serv- said he heard the wind ices are held in prepara- howling and thought tion for communion maybe it was blowing services. Everyone does snow outside. It’s still a get a lunch break. Two little early for that! tables are set and everyHere is the recipe for one takes turns to come the cheese spread. eat starting around 11 o’clock until everyone is H O M E M A D E fed. Emma plans to have CHURCH CHEESE chicken noodle soup, SPREAD bologna, cheese spread, 6 pounds of Velveeta peanut butter spread, cheese pickles, red beets, hot 1 1 / 2 cups butter peppers, jam, wheat and 8 cups cream white bread, and four Put everything in a different kinds of cook- big roaster and bake ies. The bread and cook- around 150 to 200 deies are all being brought grees stirring every 15 in by women from our minutes until all is church. I made the jam melted. Cover with plasfor her which is the tic wrap to prevent it green tomato jam recipe from getting a crusty top I shared in last week‘s while cooling. The column. I used straw- spread is served on a berry gelatin so it tastes sandwich with or withreally close to straw- out meat and it is good berry jam. Daughter just spread on bread Elizabeth made two with some pickles.

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BOE approves employees RUSSIA — The Russia Local School Board of Education approved several employment motions at a recent meeting. Employed for the 2011-12 school year were the following: • ESC substitute teachers, as needed, 80 per day. • Tracy Obringer, National Honor Society adviser, $461. • Gay Booher, yearbook adviser, $500. • Karen Christman, Jane Kaufman and Mary-Elizabeth Ferguson, substitute teachers, as needed, $80 per day. • Thomas Spurgeon and Kevin Geise, substitute bus driver. • Angela Geise and

Denise Hiatt, substitute classified employee. • Jay Borchers, junior high cross country coach, $307. • Chandra Goubeaux, additional duties related to junior high cross country, $307. Superintendent Steven J. Rose also updated the board on the All-County Board meeting Nov. 16. The State of the School meeting is set for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the school commons. Principal Nick Wilker reported that the elementary school received an Excellent with Distinction rating on the 2010-11 state report card.

ous speeds such as a run, a trot and different walks. The rider is given random commands called out by the judges, so the event cannot be totally rehearsed. The rider and the horse must be able to respond to the specific instructions. Pole bending is an event requiring the ability to make a horse turn sharply and run through a series of poles and back. The poles are constructed in a way that even a slight bump will be revealed. There were 18 different horse events available to riders at the fair. Participants can sign up for as many as they desire. As Carter is rather new to the sport, some were unfamiliar to him, so he had to observe and attempt some new but quite enjoyable events. In fact, his father was reading instructions to him as he waited to take part in

approves goals HOUSTON — Goals for the school district were approved at a recent Hardin-Houston Local School Board of Education meeting. The high school goals are to use innovative strategies and approaches to intervention and testing procedures, maintain consistency in the building by achieving expected growth in the value added category, and target at risk students and provide enrichment to increase test scores on the state mandated tests. There are also three goals for the elementary. The first is that all students will improve performance on the reading and math OAA by 7 percent at each grade level with at least one year of growth for value-added and an emphasis on the SWD group. HardinHouston Elementary will also provide at least one opportunity per semester to educate the community on ways to support the performance of our student body. Finally, Hardin-Houston Elementary will make a positive transition into the new K-12 facility by integrating all staff members, blending both student levels positively, and providing opportunities for parents to access the building. Other action taken by the board:

• Entered into a Workers Compensation Agreement with the Southwestern Ohio EPC for the purpose of group rating for workers compensation. • Approved the permanent appropriations for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Approved the • eighth-grade Washington, D.C., trip Oct. 2429. • Approved the Shelby County Educational Service Center certified substitute list and classified substitute list for the 2011-12 school year, to be used on an as needed basis. • Accepted the resignation of Kim Kies, bus driver. • Employed the following on one year supplemental contracts for the 2011-12 school year, Brent New, seventhgrade girls basketball coach, at $1,842.42 and Doris Monnier, girls varsity assistant basketball coach, at $3,009.29. • Approved the following school board policies, as per superintendent and NEOLA recommendations, use of medications, payment of accrued, unused vacation leave and school calendar. The next board meeting will be Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the HardinHouston School Media Center.

Car show raises $1,550 for hospice RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia recently hosted a car show to benefit Hospice of Miami County. Susan Hemm, Marketing and Development Coordinator for Hospice, was the recipient of a $1,550 donation to benefit hospice. Hospice, being volunteer-driven, uses events such as this to help maintain the structure that it takes to keep the quality of assistance to those who require it.

With the help and support of several sponsors, including Frenchtown Trailer, Midwest Radiator Service, Bensman’s Garage, Goubeaux Excavating, Eldora Speedway and TWT shirts, the event was reportedly a success. DJ Tom Landsiedel provided music and the sound system to announce the winners of the car show and raffle/silent auction items. Trophies were provided by Lasting Impressions

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Lori Tomlian, one of the owners of Cruizer’s, expressed appreciation to the many businesses in the surrounding area that provided donations. She and the other owners, Chris Tomlian, and Steve and Barb Young, expressed their appreciation to all who participated by bringing a car to the show or by donating money to benefit Hospice. Cruizer’s reportedly plans to host similar shows in the future.

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joyed the animals, beginning with a 23-year-old miniature horse named Bullseye. Next was a mare named Bubba that was given to Carter by an uncle when he was 7 years old. Just last year, he joined the Trailriders 4-H Club, and he is now working with a larger 3year-old horse. At this year’s Shelby County Fair, Carter took part in the barrel race, in which a rider weaves through three barrels in a specific pattern in an attempt to do so at high speed, but without touching or knocking over the barrels. For example, the rider is penalized five seconds if a barrel is knocked over. He came in third in that event. Next, he placed second in the “speed and control” event. Carter took third place in Ground Roping, in which the stationary rider tosses a lasso over a replica calf’s head resting on a bale of hay. Part of the competition involves knowing how to properly tie the lasso loop and knot. The Western riding competition involves controlling the horse at vari-

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RUSSIA — Carter Stueve is becoming quite adept at handling and riding horses. The 12year-old Russia School student is the son of Mike and Sara Stueve, of Russia, one of six children (all boys) in the family. Mike and Sara did not really possess much knowledge of horsemanship. They have learned along with their son who is proving to be a fast learner when it comes to horsemanship events. The parents express deep appreciation to all of the 4-H leaders, Shelby County Fair volunteers and other members of the local equestrian community who have been so instrumental in Carter’s learning. The father notes that the group “took Carter under their wing” to help him ease into the world of event riding. Mike states, “We can’t say enough about them.” The parents were also impressed that Carter took much initiative to learn, including rigging up and repairing stirrups and other gear. They consider it to be a great learning experience for their son. Carter broke and trained his horse by himself. He explains that the care of a horse requires feeding twice a day, as well as two stall cleanings each day as well. In addition, there is regular grooming to keep the animal’s coat in good condition.. The family had horses for a few years prior to Carter’s decision to learn the various types of events. He simply had en-

the speed and control event, on a horse that had never before been in front of a crowd. Carter explains that during the spring and summer there is a weekly opportunity to take a horse to the fairgrounds and practice riding around obstacles. That also provides a chance to learn from instructors and make new friends. He is already looking forward to next year’s fair, where he will compete in the 12- to 15-yearold age category. The new rider was 11 years old at the time of registration, so he competed in the youngest class this year. Ponies and horses are separated into two different classes. At the 2012 fair, Carter will be competing in the horse division, rather than the pony. Carter would like to some day take a horse to the western part of the country and ride some of the wide-open spaces and mountains there such as would be found in New Mexico. He would also like to take part in a horseback cattle drive. The family recently visited the Grand Canyon, and was fortunate to encounter an actual cattle drive in process. Carter’s mother Sara is pleased that their son’s hobby inspires his younger brothers in a very wholesome activity. As father Mike says, “He’s just a natural horse kid.”

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Pain syndrome explained tack. It’s pain DEAR DR. that lingers long DONOHUE: I after the injury read your article has healed. Phase on complex re1 of CRPS occurs gional pain synwithin weeks to a drome. My son few months after has it. He was in the injury. Burna motorcycle acciing, throbbing or dent and injured pain his right shoul- To your aching arises, along with der. After several good swelling of the insurgeries and the insertion of seven health volved area, and overlying titanium studs, Dr. Paul G. the skin is warm. In he is still in exDonohue three to six treme pain. This was done in Manhattan, months, phase 2 arrives. N.Y. He has had all sorts The skin is now shiny, of treatments, including cool and thin. Pain pernerve blocks. He even sists. Once again, after a saw a specialist in Cali- period of three to six fornia and stayed with months, muscles in the him for six months. Noth- area have wasted and the ing helped. Is there any- involved joint is bent in a thing new on the horizon fixed, awkward position. Most people do recover for these patients? How long before healing takes from it in about two years. Not all do. Your place? — J.B. ANSWER: What used son is in that group. I could list the many to be called reflex sympathetic dystrophy is now medicines and treatknown as complex re- ments that are routinely gional pain syndrome. given. Your son has been The type I variety hap- to two institutions where pens after an injury in the best and the brightwhich there is no nerve est specialists in this illinjury. It’s the more com- ness can be found. I am mon kind. Type II hap- sure anything I say would only be repetition pens from nerve injury. In type I, the injury of what he already has doesn’t have to be as ex- been told. However, I recomtensive as your son’s was. A simple strain can bring mend that your son and it on. So can a heart at- you contact the Reflex

Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America at 877-662-7737 (toll free) or online at www.rsds.org. The association provides updated information and can suggest nearby doctors and locate support groups for your son. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 66-year-old female with high cholesterol. (I’m enclosing a copy of my lab work.) My weight is 145 to 148 pounds, and I am 5 feet 4 inches tall. I work out at the Y three times a week and walk up to 8 miles a week. We eat healthy foods. I give myself four months. If my reading isn’t down, I’ll go on medicine. — P.I. ANSWER: Your body mass index isn’t bad; it’s 25.3, slightly over the normal. A five- or 10pound weight loss could bring down your cholesterol. Your diet should be one that is mainly fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with little animal fat and whole-fat dairy products. You’re exercising, which is good. Two fish meals a week are helpful. Cut down on consumption of sugar and sugar-containing foods and drinks. If this pro-

gram, which is close to the one you’re on, doesn’t change things around, you definitely should go on a cholesterol-lowering medicine. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I take warfarin (Coumadin) every day. I went away on a 17-day vacation. I forgot to take my warfarin and went without it for three or four days. A week or so later, I was found to have three blood clots in my groin, for which I had emergency surgery. I have been told that going without the warfarin could have caused the clotting. Could that be? — H.F. ANSWER: Warfarin prevents clots. Most people call it a blood thinner. It has a half-life of 40 hours. That means that after 40 hours, only half of the drug is still around in your body. You were without it for 72 or 96 hours. At least half of your warfarin was gone from your body. Missing the doses is a reasonable suggestion for the cause of your clots. However, no one can be definite about this. I’d really have to know why you are taking the drug.

Sept. 30, 1911 The Socialists of this city are considering the matter of placing a municipal ticket in the field at the regular election this fall. Charles Grummert, of South Miami avenue, is being mentioned as their candidate for the office of mayor. ––––– Rufus Arnold, an employee of the Tucker plant, was considerably injured by accidently getting his clothes caught in a revolving pulley while adjusting a belt this morning. He was drawn to the ceiling but his clothes tore and released him. He suffered a wrenched back ad he was considerably bruised as a result.

opening football game between Ohio State and Texas Christian University in Ohio Stadium. ––––– Miss Wauneta Helman, was a 4-H club member in Shelby County for twelve years, carrying nine clothing, two swine and one chicken project. She and her family were honored a few years ago for hav75 years ing completed a total of Sept. 30, 1936 Claiming that he was 70 years of 4-H club a “lone wolf” Vern L. Win- work. 25 years ters, 23, of Pontiac Mich., Sept. 30, 1986 is understood to have MINSTER — The confessed to Dayton auaroma of sauerkraut and thorities the recent burglaries at Fairmont High sausages and the sounds School near that city and of German music will fill at Sidney High School. the air this weekend as Winters was taken into thousands of people custody by Zanesville po- again converge on the villice while he was travel- lage for the 12th annual ing in a stolen Minster Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest Co-Chairautomobile. Sheriff men Connie Schafer, who Gearhart and Chief of Poencouraged people to atlice O’Leary have been questioning the prisoner tend the event which celalong with Dayton detec- ebrates the village’s Germans heritage, said tives. plans are progressing ––––– Past Masters’ night well for the festival. The Oktoberfest is a was observed by the members of Temperance labor of love, according to lodge, F. & A.M. masons James Donauer, the co-chairman. last night with the fol- other Donauer, Dale Mescher lowing past masters filling the leading chairs: and Rolly Hausfeld proRobert S. Bertsch, Fred- posed the Oktoberfest erick McLean, Jesse L. back in 1975. The former Frazier, Fred Griffis Sr., two men headed up the William Dilbone Jr., first event. Donauer said he had Harold Miles, Arthur Werst, Kenneth Rike, and no idea the Oktoberfest would grow to be such a J.C. Campbell. major event. He credited ––––– Mrs. W.H.C. Goode, of the village’s German herWhitby Place, national itage and the spirit of copresident of the Woman’s operation as the reasons House Missionary Soci- why the Oktoberfest has ety of the Methodist grown and prospered. ––––– church, left today for Linunemployment The coln, Nebr., where she will preside at session of rate rose five-tenths of a the national organiza- percent from July to Aution. Mrs. Goode has gust in Shelby County, served as national presi- according to the figures dent of the group since just released by the Ohio Bureau of Employment 1926. Services. 50 years The unemployment Sept. 30, 1961 D. LaMar Keiser, son rate was 7.4 percent in of Mrs. Ernest B. Keiser August with 22,100 peoof 628 South Ohio Av- ple in the Shelby County enue, is a member of the labor force of which 1,600 1961 Marching Band at were unemployed. The Ohio State University. unemployment rate in The band made its first August 1985 was 12.3 appearance today at the percent.

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Second chance at romance is fraught with consequences called Oliver’s parDEAR ABBY: I’m ents and told them to a 50-year-old female, keep him away from married 26 years, me because we were with three grown chilgetting too close. dren. When I was 16, We both moved on, I dated a guy, “Oliver,” but through the years I cared for very much. I have thought of him We got along, never often. Sixteen months argued and were very ago, I found him onclose. The attachment Dear line. He lives a halfwe had I have never Abby experienced since. hour away, has two Abigail Months after we teenagers and is unbroke up, my mom Van Buren happy in his martold me that because we were riage. We spoke on the phone of different races, she had or online for a year.

Over the last few months we have been meeting at a nearby park. Our connection is still there. We are soul mates and no longer want to be without each other. And no, we have NOT had sex. My husband has been good to me. I love him, but I’m not “in love” with him. I am torn between staying with my husband to honor the commitment to my family, or following my heart with Oliver. I’m in love with him and don’t want to lose him a sec-

ond time. — ANOTHER CHANCE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR CHANCE: You say you’re torn between your commitment to your family or following your heart. But what about Oliver’s commitment to HIS family? Although your children are grown, his aren’t. They still need a father at home. If the feelings you have carried in your heart all these years for Oliver are more than a fantasy, they won’t wither if you postpone

acting on your feelings. Are you strong enough to do that? Whether you’re up to the challenge is something only the two of you can decide. 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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Valid driver's license, high school diploma/ GED and ability to pass background check required.

LOST, Shiba Inu, Medium red, male, has Auglaize county tags, lost Southland Road area, if seen call (419)234-8966 or (419)234-8955

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PADDLE BOAT Lost to the weather down Mosquito Creek. Tan and brown, 2 seat. Please call (937)492-2746.

Staffmark in partnership with F&P has immediate openings. High school diploma or GED, background check and drug test required.

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-676-3836

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Person wanted for managing farrowing department in large swine operation in northeast Darke County. Experienced and/or education a plus. Excellent pay and benefits. Fax resume to: 419-582-2030 Or call: 419-582-2030 leave message

PRESSURE WASHER WANTED

SIDNEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY

STAFFMARK 1600 W. Main St. TROY or Call (937)335-0118

MACHINE MAINTENANCE Full time WAPAK/ SIDNEY Repairing Industrial Equipment, mechanical/ electrical trouble-

Submit resume to: AMS 330 Canal St. Sidney, Oh 45365

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9am-11am Hydro Aluminum in Sidney is partnering with Staffmark for an open interview event located at: JOB & FAMILY SERVICES 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney We are looking for long term assemblers, press operators and welders. • $9.50-$9.90/ hour for assembler and press operators. • $15.25-$15.75/ hour for TIG welders. Must submit to drug screen and background check and be flexible to shifts.

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DREAM CLEAN now has part time hours available. Call (937)498-0123.

Email resume to: weigandt@nktelco.net

Or mail to: 90 N. Main Street Minster, OH 45865

DELIVERY/ WAREHOUSE Must have good driving record. Apply at Goffena Furniture Sidney. SUPPORT STAFF Established, growing insurance agency in Shelby county looking for dependable person with positive attitude. Insurance experience preferred but not required. Dept 821 Sidney Daily News PO Box 4099 Sidney, OH 45365

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SIDNEY, 1573 & 1591 Westlake Drive, (off Fair Road), Thursday & Friday, 9am-4pm. Pink glider chair with ottoman, exersaucer, bouncy seats, infant boy clothes 0-6M, girls 0-7 years, Pottery Barn kids bedding, lots of toys, books, college furniture, cherry vanity table, Vera Bradley, Wilton cake pans, miscellaneous household items.

SIDNEY, 1834 Fair Oaks Drive, Friday & Saturday 9am-?, Plus size clothing, new toaster oven, tv, angels, wash stands, cookbooks, new coffee table, lots of miscellaneous

SIDNEY 2357 Wapakoneta Ave (across from Carriage Hills Apt) Saturday 8am-2pm. 320 sq ft Bruce oak hardwood flooring (still in box) new assorted kitchen & bath cabinets, new replacement windows, new storm & entry doors, under cabinet microwave, shed-in-abox, assorted size jack post, heaters, air conditioners, washers, dryers, twin & queen mattress set, electric log splitter, attic ladders, Craftsman 7.5 HP pressure washer, ping pong table, numerous small items.

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SIDNEY, 4225 PattersonHalpin Road (approximately 4 miles west of Sidney on St Rt 47 and then approximately 2 miles south of St Rt 47), Friday, 8am-6pm, Saturday, 8am-3pm & Sunday, 11am-2pm. ESTATE garage sale. Halloween items, cook books, costume jewelry, clothes, women's shoes, small kitchen appliances, cookware, cast iron skillets, kitchen appliances, cookware, cast iron skillets, kitchen accessories, many other household and miscellaneous items. If it isn't out, ask, we may have it! SIDNEY, 489 East Hoewisher, Friday, 9:30am-5pm & Saturday, 9:30am-1pm. New items - baby boy, toddler boy/ girl, juniors & adult clothing. Prom dresses. Pre-lit Christmas tree, wreaths, and decor. Scrapbook items. New primitive decor. Poker chip set, blackjack cover. Snow skis. Golf items. New baby quilts. 32" Sony TV & many more. SIDNEY, 523 Foxcross (off West Hoewisher), Friday 9am-2pm, Multi Family, Large mirror, coolers, stemware, dishes, doll cradle, sewing machine, antiques, jewelry, Milkglass, Imperial Candlewicks, Legos, kitchen items, chairs, books, gems, Something for everyone, LOW PRICES! SIDNEY 708 Westover Dr. Friday & Saturday 9-1. Refrigerator, dining table & chairs, leather executive office chair, 2 microwaves, dishes, cookware, glassware, clocks and much more. Many items never out of their boxes! SIDNEY, 823 Fielding, Saturday only! 8am-?, First time Multi family, Plus size clothing, shoes, some furniture, cast iron pots, much miscellaneous SIDNEY, 901 Center Avenue (off Fair Road). Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-2. WE'RE MOVING!!!!!!!! Furniture, housewares and decorative items. Low prices.

SIDNEY, 829 McKinley Avenue, Saturday only! 8am-noon, Limited time, don't miss! Two family sale, Table saw, Pampered Chef, kids bikes, toys and books, nice dishes, exercise bike, small tv, baby items, household items

SIDNEY, ST JOHN'S THRIFT SHOP. 319 S Ohio Ave. Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm, Fall changeover sale. $4-first bag, $1-second bag, clothing items only. All non-clothing items half off. Lydia's Vintage is excluded.

Interested candidates must possess hands-on exposure to production machinery as well as a strong electrical background through vocational training or handson experience. Must be flexible to work 2nd/3rd shift. We offer a full benefit package including health/dental insurance, life insurance, 401K and paid vacation. Confidentially fully assured. EOE

Tastemorr Snacks Division of Basic Grain Products Inc

300 E Vine Street Coldwater, OH 45828 419-678-4647

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PHONE IN TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW! With our continued rapid expansion, we are actively seeking Full-time and Part-time Production Associates. Positions available on all 3 shifts w/shift differentials. We offer flexible hours, a full benefit package including health & life insurance, dental, 401k etc. These are permanent positions with good prospect for advancement in a fast growing company.

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SCCCI is a private, nonprofit Community Behavioral Health Care facility providing comprehensive services to Shelby County residents.

NK Parts Industries, Inc.

Join us for our Hiring Expo October 1st, 2011 10am - 2pm 800 South Kuther Rd Sidney, Ohio Seeking to fill the following positions: 1st and 2nd Shift General Associates

Part time with possibility of full time for dedicated responsible person. Please send resumes to: Department 2 c/o Sidney Daily News PO Box 4099 Sidney, OH 45365

Send cover letter and resume to: Shelby County Counseling Center Attn: Human Resources 1101 N. Vandemark Rd. Sidney, OH 45365

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SIDNEY, 904 Michigan Street (Rear). Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm. China cupboard, bed, dryer, desk, card table & chairs, sweeper, shampooer, bike, small kitchen appliances, dishes, glassware, teen books, CD's, creeper, jack stand, miscellaneous articles. SIDNEY, 9342 and 9344 Pasco Montra Road. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm. Seven Families! Leather sofa and love seat, recliner, dining table and chairs, bar stools, TVs, end and coffee tables, lamps, curtains, decorations, Roland synthesizer, bowling balls, Little Tykes play gym and kitchen, child table and chairs, children to adult clothing, bedding, propane hot water heater, dishes, much more!

Expanding snack food manufacturer is seeking candidates with maintenance or machinery experience in a manufacturing environment.

Fax:

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in Anna or Sidney. Forklift and/or tow buggy experience preferred 1st and 2nd Shift Supervisor Competitive Wages, Insurance, Benefits, 401K, Fitness and Recreation Center Applications accepted M-F 8:00 am - 4 pm 777 South Kuther Rd Sidney, Ohio E-Mail Resume: Career1@NKParts.com

EOE & Equal Service Provider

Fax Resume: 937-492-8995

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for MIAMI & SHELBY COUNTIES • GENERAL LABOR • PRODUCTION • WAREHOUSE • WELDERS • FORKLIFT • CNC MACHINIST • FABRICATOR • YARD JOCKEYS • SHIP/RECEIVING

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING OTTERBEIN ST. MARYS • SENIOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY The applicant for this FULL-TIME position should possess a genuine interest in the total health care needs of elders. Must have current RN licensure. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ~ Oversees total health care for residents at all levels of living ~ Facilitates daily health care team meetings & leads care planning ~ Monitors MDS data collection and compliance ~ Monitors Quality Indicators and coordinates Quality Improvement Plans ~ Oversees staffing assignments and completes performance appraisals ~ Oversees policies & procedures to facilitate regulatory compliance Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest and current credentials by September 30, 2011 to:

TROY, 105 Jean Circle, Saturday only 9am-3pm. Name brand clothes: girls 3 & 4T, women's size small-2X, men's S-L, weed eater, GPS system, WWE figures, toys, games, tones of household and miscellaneous.

Fred Wiswell, Executive Director Otterbein St. Marys Senior Lifestyle Community 11230 SR 364 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Or: FAX: (419) 394-2367 Otterbein St. Marys is an equal opportunity employer.

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SIDNEY 17400 East Mason Rd. Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm. Antique furniture and glassware, tools, Star Wars toys, comic books, new and used wedding gowns.

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PIQUA, 1024 Washington, October 7 & 8, Friday noon-?, Saturday, 9am-? Guns, tools, lawnmower, bicycle, kids weight set, old toys from 60's and 70's, modern toys, books, video tapes, Win98 computer, software, negative scanner, telescope, street signs, beer can collection, computer desk, recliners, old office supplies, rocking chair, book shelves, long dresser with mirror, TV, DVD player, and lots more. All items priced to sell.

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1/2 DOUBLE, 3 bedroom, washer/ dryer hook-up. NO pets. $450 rent, $450 deposit. (937)622-1141

2 BEDROOM, 1840 Shawnee Drive, Sidney. All appliances, garage. Quiet neighborhood. $575 monthly. NICE! (937)710-4552

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3015 Summerfield This 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home with walk out basement is located an a wooded lot (177x306) in Plum Ridge Subdivision. The basement has windows in the south side to provide lots of natural light to the basement.The upstairs features tile flooring in the entry hall, kitchen/breakfast area, laundry room and both bathrooms. The master bedroom along with the front bedroom features walk-in closets. The living room has a tray ceiling. Enjoy the wooded lot from your large wood deck.

Creative Vision La ndscape

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• Shrub Planting & Removal • Shrub Trimming • Lawn Maintenance and Mowing • Tree & Stump Removal • Tree Trimming • Pavers & Wall Stone, Hardscapes

(937) 339-7222 Decks, Drywall, Cement, Paint, Fences, Repairs, Cleanup, Hauling, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Insured/References

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1 BEDROOM, $350. Stove, tor. Water paid. Miami, Sidney. (937)526-3592

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DUPLEX, 2 bedroom, freshly painted, new carpet, very clean, $575 plus deposit, no pets, (937)394-7256, (937)726-0469

HOUSTON, St. Rt. 66, 1 bedroom, clean, nice, no pets. $325 monthly, $325 deposit. (937)295-2235

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath on Spyglass Court in Eagle Glen. Yard, 2-car garage. $850. (937)203-3767

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1 BEDROOM, down stairs, utilities included, stove & refrigerator, lease and deposit. NO PETS. $115 weekly. (937)498-7474 (937)726-6009

DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer. Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima.

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OUTSIDE PIQUA, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances, fireplace. Electric, cable, trash included. Must pay for propane. $700 month, $700 deposit. (937)657-8023

2 AVAILABLE: $400 and $450 monthly. New paint & carpet, no pets, deposit required. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, (937)492-7409.

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

1604 BROOKPARK, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, gas heat, AC, small patio, no pets, (937)506-8319.

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Qualified candidates must possess strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. Past experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment will be beneficial. Qualified candidates will also need to be able to read and write, lift between 50-75 lbs, be physically active at work and be trained/able to operate a forklift. CDL would be a benefit also.

1 & 2 bedrooms, Sidney. Air, appliances, some utilities, laundry, No pets. $ 3 4 0 - $ 4 6 0 . (937)394-7265.

919 BROADWAY, Piqua. Newly remodeled, large 1 bedroom house, $433 monthly (937)573-6917

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1355 SURREY, Troy, Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, with garage, $893 monthly, (937)573-6917

COUNTRY SETTING 2 bedroom townhouse. No one above or below! Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included.

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Opportunity Knocks... SMALL, COZY house, great for single or small family. Safe neighborhood, shopping, recently remodeled. Pets negotiable. (937)492-5280

KITTENS, Free to good homes, 8 weeks old, 4 to choose from, multiple colors, very cute and cuddly. (937)638-1076 MARSHALL FERRET, 5 month old with a multilevel cage toys and supplies. Asking $225, (937)658-3474.

COUNTRY HOME, 2+ acres. New Knoxville schools, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch, Eiting Real Estate, (419)305-2986, bz222@nktelco.net. NEWLY REMODELED 1848 Fair Oaks Drive. 3 bedroom brick ranch. Basement, fenced back yard. Asking $85,500. (937)492-6348 RENT TO OWN: Nice county home in Jackson Center. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with full basement on 3 acres. $815 month, (937)558-5734, www.neonhomes.com

PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Anna’s Zoning Board of Appeals will be meeting on October 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Anna Village Hall Council Chambers, located at 209 W. Main Street, Anna, OH. The Board members will be hearing a request for the property located at 107 N. Linden Ave., rear (old water tower property). The property is Zoned R-2 and is too small for a house. The prospective buyer would like to construct a storage shed on the site and is requesting a variance to forego the main structure of a house as required by code. Sept. 30 2223140

KITTENS and momma cat, ready to go. Free to good, loving home. (937)492-0512

MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS, 3 year old male. 4 Year old female. Free to good home(s). (937)693-2559

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2004 MINI Cooper, five speed, pepper white, AM/FM CD, sunroof, moon roof, well maintained, garaged, original owner, non-smoking family, $8500 OBO, (937)216-7730.

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Appeal No. ZBA-11-15 NOTICE OF HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF SIDNEY, OHIO Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 201 West Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio. The Zoning Board of Appeals is to rule in the matter of: THE FERGUS COMPANY IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR A REDUCED REAR YARD SETBACK AND SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR A NEW BUILDING AT 1510 MICHIGAN ST, IN THE B-2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT. Any person or persons having interest in, or being affected by this matter, who wish to be heard, shall appear at the aforesaid time and place or at such place or places and times that said matter may be further considered. Any person with a disability requiring any special assistance should contact the Community Services Department at (937) 498-8131. Barbara Dulworth, AICP Community Services Director Sept. 30 2222648

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PUBLIC NOTICE Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services Prevention, Retention and Contingency Plan Opportunity for Public Comment The Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services istaking comments from the public on the Prevention, Retention and Contingency plan for Shelby County. The plan is developed under guidance and regulations from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The plan will be available for public comment from September 28, 2011 – October 28, 2011 at the Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services, 227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, Ohio, 45365. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Sept. 28, 29, 30 2222064 SHELBY COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Shelby County has been chosen to receive $6575.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board will determine how the funds awarded to Shelby County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funs, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Shelby County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Alpha Center, Salvation Army participating. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Judith J. Wells, Chair, 706 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney, OH 45365, 937-498-9898, for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is October 7, 2011. Sept. 30 2223176

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Buck Eyes An inside look at Ohio State football WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

BUCKEYE BRAIN BUSTERS

NAME: Justin Zwick HOMETOWN: Massillon OHIO STATE YEARS: 20032006 HIGHLIGHTS: Zwick’s high point was quarterbacking Ohio State to an Alamo Bowl win in 2004 after Troy Smith was suspended. He was a highly touted recruit after throwing for 10,500 yards in high school. He started the first six games in 2004 at quarterback before Smith became the starter. AFTER OSU: Zwick is a sales representative for Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics in Columbus.

1: How many Ohio Athletic Conference football titles did Ohio State win before joining the Big Ten?

SAY WHAT?

RECRUITING UPDATE

“He’s an exciting guy. He can make something out of nothing.”

2: What year did the annual Ohio State captains breakfast begin? 3: What year did the Ohio State band first play “Hang on Sloopy” during a football game? 4: What position did Michigan State

coach Mark Dantonio play when he was in college at South Carolina? 5: Who is the only Michigan State

player chosen No. 1 overall in the NFL draft?

— Ohio State running back Jordan Hall talks about freshman quarterback Braxton Miller.

Answers: 1. Two; 2. 1934; 3. 1965; 4. Defensive back; 5. Bubba Smith, 1967

Bri’onte Dunn, a 2012 Ohio State verbal commitment, has kept in contact with Michigan and Penn State despite that commitment. But he has not said he is backing away from OSU. His cousin, Dymonte Thomas, a 2013 recruit as a safety, verbally committed to Michigan last week and says he will try to convince Dunn he would look good in maize and blue. Dwayne Stanford, a 2012 wide receiver recruit from Cincinnati Taft, has listed Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Michigan and Cincinnati as his favorites. Derrick Green, a running back from Richmond (Va.) Hermitage, in the 2013 class, has offers from Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.

Michigan State at Ohio State, 3:30 Saturday, ABC QUARTERBACKS >

RECEIVERS >

Braxton Miller (two touchdown passes, 83 yards rushing) was a definite upgrade at QB for Ohio State against a weak Colorado team last Saturday. Now he has to do it against a Michigan State team looking to repeat its Big Ten co-title of 2010 and get coach Mark Dantonio’s first win against OSU. Michigan State’s Kirk Cousins has completed 68 percent of his passes for 947 yards and five touchdowns this season and is a 65-percent career passer. He is a three-year starter and one of only two three-time captains in MSU football history. Advantage: Michigan State

Freshman Devin Smith (8 catches for 183 yards) has been impressive since his first game, something some other highly touted recent receivers at OSU never accomplished. Three of his eight catches have been for touchdowns, including two against Colorado. The search is still on for a consistent second receiver, though. B.J. Cunningham has caught more passes (168) than any receiver in Michigan State history and has a reception in 38 straight games. He has 29 catches for 428 yards and a touchdown this season. Keshawn Martin (14 catches, 132 yards, no TDs) is MSU’s No. 2 option. Advantage: Michigan State

< OFFENSIVE LINE Ohio State’s 226 yards rushing against Colorado was its second straight solid performance in the running game. The line’s ability to play well despite the absence of All-Big Ten tackle Mike Adams because of a five-game suspension might be one of the overlooked stories of the season so far. Injuries have left Michigan State scrambling on its offensive line. Guards Joel Foreman and Chris McDonald have combined for 51 starts, but the other three spots have been filled by players short on experience. In their only game that wasn’t against overmatched competition, the Spartans ran for 29 yards in a 31-13 loss to Notre Dame. Advantage: Ohio State

< DEFENSIVE LINE The absence of Nathan Williams the last two games because of arthroscopic knee surgery revealed John Simon’s versatility when he was used more as a pass rusher. Williams’ injury has also meant more playing time for redshirt freshman J.T. Moore. Jerel Worthy, a three-year starter, is the leader on the line for MSU. The Spartans rank first in the country in total defense (172.5 yards per game), but playing Youngstown State, Florida Atlantic and Central Michigan could have something to do with that. They will try to put Ohio State and Miller in third-and-long situations and rely on a Dantonio favorite, the blitz. Advantage: Ohio State

LINEBACKERS Returning starter Andrew Sweat could be spending more time on the field with young linebackers. Freshman Ryan Shazier has caught on in a hurry and was in on nearly 30 plays against Colorado. His playing time could increase, as could that of another freshman, Curtis Grant. For Michigan State, linebackers Max Bullough, Denicos Allen and Chris Norman are the team’s top three tacklers and Allen has a team-high five tackles for losses. Advantage: Even

JORDAN HALL The 5-foot-9, 195-pound senior running back from Jeannette, Pa. has been an explosive weapon since returning. In two games he has 171 yards rushing and has returned two kicks for 135 yards and three punts for 44 yards.

RUNNING BACKS > Jordan Hall has shown he is much more than Terrelle Pryor’s high school teammate the last two weeks since returning from a two-game suspension. He led OSU in rushing for a second straight week against Colorado with 84 yards on 18 carries and had kickoff returns of 90 and 45 yards. Le’Veon Bell (217 yards) and Edwin Baker (216 yards) share the rushing duties for Michigan State. Baker was a first-team All-Big Ten selection last season. Bell, from Groveport Madison High School, is one of 24 Spartans who come from Ohio. Advantage: Michigan State

BIG TEN STANDINGS Leaders Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Illinois 0 0 4 0 Wisconsin 0 0 4 0 Ohio State 0 0 3 1 Penn State 0 0 3 1 Purdue 0 0 2 1 Indiana 0 0 1 3 Legends Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Michigan 0 0 4 0 Nebraska 0 0 4 0 Iowa 0 0 3 1 Michigan State 0 0 3 1 Northwestern 0 0 2 1 Minnesota 0 0 1 3

< DEFENSIVE BACKS This appears to be one of the deepest areas for the Buckeyes. Christian Bryant played his way into the starting lineup for the first time last week at safety and already has drawn comparisons to Jermale Hines, one of the standouts of last year’s defensive backfield. MSU’s Cousins will be their toughest challenge of the season so far, though. Isaiah Lewis, a first-year starter at safety, leads Michigan State with two interceptions, which ties him for the Big Ten lead. The other safety Trenton Robinson is in his third year as a starter and cornerback Johnny Adams has been in the lineup for two years. Advantage: Ohio State

SPECIAL TEAMS Whatever the problem was with kicker Drew Basil early in the season, he seems to have corrected it and has hit his last five field goal attempts. Jordan Hall’s kick returns add another dimension to OSU’s offense. MSU kicker Dan Conroy was almost automatic last season when he hit 14 of 15 field goal attempts. He has two misses already this season, both inside 30 yards. He is working with a new long snapper and new holder. Advantage: Even

WEEKEND SCHEDULE BIG TEN SATURDAY Michigan State at OHIO STATE, 3:30 p.m. Minnesota at Michigan, Noon Northwestern at Illinois, Noon Penn State at Indiana, Noon Nebraska at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Notre Dame at Purdue, 8 p.m. TOP 25 Kentucky at LSU, 12:21 p.m. Boise State at Nevada, 2:30 p.m. Clemson at Virginia Tech, 6 p.m. Ball State at Oklahoma, 7 p.m. Alabama at Florida, 8 p.m. UCLA at Stanford, 10:30 p.m.

2011 OSU LEADERS Passing Yards Joe Bauserman ......................365 Braxton Miller .........................238 Rushing Yards Carlos Hyde ...........................263 Jordan Hall ........................... .171 Receiving Yards Devin Smith ...........................183 Jake Stoneburner .....................93 Field Goals Drew Basil..............................5/7 Punting Ben Buchanan.......................41.9 Tackles Andrew Sweat ..........................24 Etienne Sabino .........................19 Interceptions Four tied with 1

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OSU SCHEDULE Sept. 3 ............................. Akron 42-0 Sept. 10 ....................... Toledo, 27-22 Sept. 17 ............at Miami (Fla.), 6-24 Sept. 24 .................... Colorado 37-17 Oct. 1 ......................... Michigan State Oct. 8 ................. at Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 ................................at Illinois Oct. 29 .................. Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 .....................................Indiana Nov. 12 ............................... at Purdue Nov. 19 ............................. Penn State Nov. 26 ............................ at Michigan Content compiled by Jim Naveau and design by Ross Bishoff • The Lima News Copyright © 2011 The Lima News. Reproduction of any portion of this material is prohibited without express consent.

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Miller still learning on the job COLUMBUS — How much is too much? How often is too often? Freshman quarterback Braxton Miller brought some excitement to Ohio State’s offense in his first start last week against Colorado. But he also brought some fear because he ran the ball 17 times. If Miller, who missed several games in high school at Huber Heights Wayne because of injuries, runs that much every game, can he survive a whole season? Even his teammates have wondered the same thing, most notably when a tackler flipped him during a run in the first half against Colorado. “It was like a car wreck in slow motion,” offensive lineman Jack Mewhort said about watching that play. “I saw it out of the corner of my eye and was like, ‘Wow, he shouldn’t be doing that.’” What running quarterbacks should and should’t be doing is always open for debate. Even in their coaches’ minds. Earlier this week, Ohio State coach Luke Fickell said, “Obviously, we’ve got to be conscious of it. I’m not sure that’s the amount of times we’d like to have. But there are situations where he’s going to run. “What’s the perfect number? I don’t know,” he said. “Knowing when to take off, when to get down, when to go for the extra yardage, those are things you have to learn.” Judging by past Ohio State quarterbacks who could attack defenses with their feet, that lesson does come with experience. In Troy Smith’s first year as a starter in 2004, he averaged 14 rushes per game. By the next year, it was down to 12 rushes per game, and by 2006, he was running the ball an average of only six times a game. Terrelle Pryor’s fewest rushing attempts in a season came last year in his third year as a starter. That’s probably Miller’s future, too. Ohio State just needs to get him to that future in one piece.

COUNTDOWN

Michigan vs. Ohio State

Days until kickoff

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Slonaker North Player of the Year

Reds failed to plug holes

Ellis 4th in tourney

CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Cueto came down with a bum shoulder. So did Homer Bailey. Bronson Arroyo was tested for something called valley fever and was diagnosed with mononucleosis instead. And that was only spring training. The hits kept coming for the Cincinnati Reds, who didn’t make much of a stand while trying to defend their NL Central title. “If our year’s been a road, it’s been a foggy road,” manager Dusty Baker said. “Waiting for the sun to burn it off, it never did.” The fog rolled in shortly after the 91-win team was bumped from the playoffs, nohit and swept by the Philadelphia Phillies. They spent more than $150 million in the offseason on contract extensions for Cueto, Arroyo, Joey Votto and Jay Bruce. They tried to patch over problems at shortstop and left field. General manager Walt Jocketty thought that by keeping the core of a playoff team intact, it would be set up for another title run. His biggest moves backfired, and the Reds finished in third place at 79-83

The Greater Western Ohio Conference held its “postseason” golf tournament at Beechwood Thursday, and Sidney placed eighth with a 341. Brad Ellis shot a 74 to lead the JackSlonaker ets, Matt Slonaker had an 80, Calvin Milligan 90 and Brady Gaylor 95. For Ellis, it was his best 18-hole round ever. Ellis Sidney’s score was good for enough third in the GWOC North behind Vandalia and Greenville. Sidney’s S l o n a k e r earned GWOC Milligan North Player of the Year honors for his performance this season. In addition, Milligan was a second team selection and Ellis made the honorable mention list. Ellis’ 74 in the tournament was good enough for fourth overall, just two strokes behind the medalist, Austin Sipe of Centerville. Final tournament standings: 1. Centerville 294, 2. Springboro 315, 3. Beavercreek 316, 4. Miamisburg 332, 5. Vandalia 334, 6. Lebanon 336, 7. Greenville 338, 8. Sidney 341, 9. Fairmont 344, 10. Piqua 346, 11. Xenia 349, 12. Troy 352, 13. West Carrollton, 14. Wayne 358, 15. Springfield 361, 16. Northmont 378, 17. Fairborn 393.

Minster qualifies for district Minster qualified for the Division III District Boys Golf Tournament after finishing second to Lima Catholic in the sectional Wednesday at H awthorne Fischer Hills in Lima. The top three teams advance to district play, and those two will be joined by third-place Parkway. Minster shot a 321, 19 strokes behind Lima Catholic. Austin Fischer shot a 74 to lead the Wildcats, Xavier Francis and Matt Wuebker both shot 81 and Freddie Purdy finished with an 85. In addition, two golfers from New Bremen and one from Marion Local will play in the district. They include Bremen’s Darin Bergman and Tyler Nosek, and Marion’s Reggie Wendel. The district is set for Thursday at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green. The top three teams advance to state, along with the top four individuals not on a qualifying team. Lima Catholic’s John Kidd was the medalist, shooting a 3-under par 69. Final team standings: 1. Lima Catholic 302, 2. Minster 321, 3. Parkway 322, 4. New Bremen 324, 5. Fort Recovery 344, 6. Marion Local 347, 7. Arlington 358, 8. St. Henry 3549, 9. Spencerville 362, 10. New Knoxville 390, 11. Lima Perry 397, 12. Lincolnview 404, 13 Waynesfield 449.

JOE KAY AP Baseball Writer

REDS

WRAPUP

AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

CINCINNATI REDS manager Dusty Baker gives signals from the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Reds won 5-4. — their 10th losing season in in. Are they going to keep it the last 11 years. young and keep the core guys There are significant deci- and add a couple of pieces? Or sions coming off that 83-loss will they make drastic trades wake-up call. and trade some of the “This is going to be a prospects to acquire other strange offseason, I think,” Ar- guys?” royo said. “I don’t think anyIn some ways, they’re stuck one in the clubhouse right in the same place as a year here has any idea of the ago. moves the front office wants Fresh off their first playoff to make. They have a lot on appearance in 15 years, the their plate and I don’t know Reds seemed flush with ofwhat direction they are going fense and young pitching. The

problems areas were shortstop, left field and third base, where Scott Rolen was having problems with his back and neck. They replaced shortstop Orlando Cabrera with Edgar Renteria and let him share the job with Paul Janish. Both struggled mightily. They kept Jonny Gomes in left field and brought in Fred Lewis to share the spot, a move that backfired, too. Rolen’s body gave out again — he played in only 65 games, batted .242, hit five homers and had shoulder surgery. As a result, the Reds took a giant step back at three of the eight everyday positions. That wasn’t all. Votto followed his National League MVP season with another impressive one, leading the league in doubles, walks, on-base percentage and batting with runners in scoring position. Bruce had an upand-down season, finishing with 32 homers and 97 RBIs and a .256 average. Drew Stubbs eventually lost his leadoff spot in the order because of his propensity to strike out and ended up fanning 205 times, most in the majors.The pitching was the biggest problem. See REDS/Page A18

Lady Jackets notch 1st North win The Sidney Lady Jackets notched their first Greater Western Ohio Conference North win of the year, beating visiting Trotwood 25-8, 25-9, 25-13 in action Thursday at the high school. The win puts Sidney at 1-4 in the GWOC North and 4-13 overall. “The girls stayed strong as a team,” said coach Ashleigh Ratermann. “The level of intensity was kept throughout the match and our defense kept the ball off the court. Our offense did a great job of putting the ball away.” Kristin Beigel served five aces and had nine assists, Madison Barker led with eight kills, Shelbie Anderson had six kills and three blocks, and Christina Colon served three aces. The junior varsity also won 25-13, 25-3. • Fairlawn pulled off a mild upset in County volleyball action Thursday, beating Anna in five games, 12-25, 25-23, 19-25, 25-18, 15-12. The loss drops Anna to 5-4 in league play and moves the Lady Jets to 4-5. Fairlawn got 20 kills, four blocks and three aces from Olivia Cummings, 21 assists and six kills from MacKenzie Hirschfeld, 13 assists from Allison Watkins, 13 digs from Haley Slonkosky, nine kills from Kara Short and nine digs from Samantha Forman. For Anna, Haley Steinbrunner had 24 assists, Courtney Landis 13 digs, Natalie Billing 10 digs, and Danielle Schulze four aces. Megan Fogt led in kills with four, and also had four blocks. Anna won the JV game 2516, 25-17. • Jackson Center remained right behind Fort Loramie in the County standings with a 25-13, 25-13, 25-12 win over Houston. Ann Frieders had 29 assists for Jackson, Brittany Foster seven kills, Haley Elchert six kills, and Brooke Richard and Courtney Gies five kills each. Elchert also served up four aces, and Frieders had nine digs. For Houston, Kortney Phipps had six kills and Nicole Maier 14 assists. Jackson won the JV game 23-25, 25-12, 25-22.

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SIDNEY’S KRISTIN Beigel goes up for a kill attempt in high school volleyball action at Sidney against Trotwood Thursday at the high school.

County Volleyball Standings W-L Fort Loramie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Jackson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Fairlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Botkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Thursday’s scores Fairlawnover Anna 3-2 Russia over Botkins 3-0 Jackson over Houston 3-0 Non-league Lehman over Loramie 3-0

• Russia beat Botkins in three, 25-13, 25-10, 25-16 in County action. Russia goes to 6-2 in league play. For the Lady Raiders, Bethany York had 12 kills,

Olivia Monnin nine kills, 11 digs and three aces, Ashley Borchers five kills and 17 assists, Emily Francis 11 assists and five aces, and Abbie Goubeaux 12 digs. For Botkins, Rachelle Maurer led in kills with four, and Erin George had 10 digs. Russia won the JV game in two. • New Bremen won its first Midwest Athletic Conference game in three years, beating Delphos St. John’s 25-16, 2518, 25-18. Haley Moeller had 16 kills, two aces and 20 digs to lead the Lady Cardinals. Victoria Wente and Julie Brown added 10 and nine kills, respectively, Megan Brandt had 23 digs, and Karli Jones

had 35 assists. Bremen also won the JV game in two. • Lehman defeated Fort Loramie 25-18, 25-14, 25-21 Thursday. The Lady Redskins were led by Lindsey Hilgefort with seven kills. Kelly Turner and Darian Rose had five each. Julie Hoying had 21 assists and Danielle Wehrman 19 digs. The JV game went to Fort Loramie. • Riverside beat Marion Catholic 25-18, 25-14, 25-16. Tory Thompson had 20 kills, 10 digs and four aces for the Lady Pirates, Bailey Oliver had 22 assists and Morgan Robison had nine digs and five ace serves.

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Lehman game starts at 7 Lehman High School football fans planning to attend tonight’s game between the Cavaliers and Upper Scioto Valley

are reminded that the game will begin at 7 p.m. and not the usual 7:30. The game is at Upper Scioto Valley.

Lehman rallies to edge Knoxville Lehman outshot New Knoxville 5-4 in high school boys soccer Thursday. The Cavaliers fell behind 3-0 but came back to tie the game at 3-3 at the half. New Knoxville’s goals came from Isaiah Oeding, Andrew Mackie and two by Matteo Ceroni. Lehman countered with three goals by Dan Sehlhorst, and one each by Matt Ulrich and Noah Dunn. New Knoxville scored first in the second half on a free kick by Oeding, which was redirected by Ceroni. Five minutes later, Dunn scored to tie it, then Sehlhorst got his third goal with 10 minutes left. Lehman is 4-6-2 and Knoxville 2-7.

Anna goes to 11-1 ANNA — Anna and Greenville played in a monsoon Thursday in girls soccer, with Anna winning 5-0 to go to 11-1 on the year. Anna led 1-0 at the half on a goal by Cayla Bensman, off Kelly Ehemann’s assist. In the second half, Rachel Christman, Lacey Poeppelman, Leah Bettinger and Erica Huber all scored goals. Kyleigh Overbey had two assists, and Emily

REDS The rotation was in flux throughout the season because of injuries and Edinson Volquez’s struggles. Arroyo never fully recovered from the mono and gave up a club-record 46 homers while going 9-12. Once healthy, Cueto went 9-5 with a 2.31 ERA. Mike Leake also was dependable in his second pro season, going 12-9 with a 3.86 ERA. The others were inconsistent or worse. The Reds’ pitching staff finished 12th in the league with a 4.16 ERA and gave up 185 homers, second-most in the league. So, where do they go from here? Rolen turns 37 on April 4. He didn’t play after surgery to clean out his left shoulder on Aug. 3. He’s got one year left on his contract at $6.5 million. “I like the responsibility of taking my position,” Rolen said. “That’s what I feel grossly short of this year. When I was out there, I didn’t contribute the way I wanted to. “Next year, I have aspirations of having a healthier shoulder. I know I have a healthier shoulder right now.” Left field is still a question — do the Reds give it to one of their young players, or try to bring in yet another veteran? Rookie shortstop Zack Cozart played well

Cavinder and Poeppelman one each. Ashley Aselage had four saves for the Lady Rockets, who are at Troy Christian on Monday.

Sidney wins 3-0 The Sidney High girls soccer team upped its record to 5-3-2 with a 3-0 win over Xenia in action Wednesday night. Sidney jumped out to a 1-0 lead early when Megan Clark ran down a free ball and crossed it to Morgan Knasel for the goal. “We really came out playing hard,” said Sidney coach Stacey Goffena. “The first 20 minutes of the game were dominated by our girls.” Sidney was able to score again toward the end of the half on a direct kick by Taylor Rickert. The final goal came from Tina Echemann in the final minutes of the game. Lindsey Sturwold had seven saves for Sidney and Carolyn VanMatre, in her first game back from a broken hand, had six saves. Sidney opens Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division play on Saturday at Vandalia. The junior varsity lost 2-0.

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Indians had a wild ride TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — For five months, they were baseball’s best feelgood story: overachieving underdogs winning games and winning back the hearts of their skeptical fans. With one of the majors’ smallest payrolls, the Cleveland Indians were dreaming big. And then, it all collapsed. A stunning 30-15 start, which seemed too good to be true, was in fact just that. After raising low expectations and then making a bold trade for pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez before the deadline to try and catch Detroit in the AL Central, the Indians were undone by injuries and inexperience. October will be just another month. Still, the season was a thrill ride of comebacks, walk-off wins and extremes. “Big picture, this was a phenomenal year,” said closer Chris Perez, who finished with 36 saves. “Not many people out of this clubhouse picked us to even be anywhere. Even after our good start, they were saying, ‘When is the real team going to show up?’ Well, this was the real team, a group of kids that were hungry to win and battled. “Guys that have won championships in the minors and want to win up here. Sure, we’re disappointed not to be in the playoffs, but we have a much better feeling than a year ago at this time.” The Indians wound up 80-82, an 11-win improvement over man-

after a midseason promotion, but needed reconstructive surgery on his left (non-throwing) elbow after a collision at CALENDAR second base. High school The Reds also have to High school sports sort out the pitching TONIGHT Football staff and could be in the Springboro at Sidney market to acquire a Lehman at Upper Scioto Valley Fort Loramie at Dayton Chr. starter. They have to deFort Recovery at Minster cide whether to move New Bremen at Anna left-hander Aroldis Delphos St. John’s at Versailles Riverside at Waynesfield Chapman back into a SATURDAY starter’s role after a year Volleyball and a half in the bullpen. Sidney at Botkins Riverside at Houston There are money isNew Knoxville, Versailles, New sues, too. Closer Fran- Bremen at Van Wert Inv. Waynesfield at Fairlawn cisco Cordero had a solid Bradford at Russia season with 37 saves. Jackson Center at Covington The Reds have an option Cross country Fort Loramie, Lehman, Sidney, to keep him, but it’s Riverside, New Knoxville, Fairpricey — $12 million. lawn, Versailles, Jackson Center, They also have a $12 Houston, Anna at Botkins Invitamillion option on second tional Russia at Hilliard Darby Inv. baseman Brandon Boys soccer Lehman at Yellow Springs Phillips, who would like New Knoxville at Continental a long-term deal rather Girls soccer than the one-year comLehman at Yellow Springs mitment. “That’s like if you rent BASEBALL a house for a year,” Postseason glance Phillips said. “That’s not Postseason Baseball Glance going to work. I am very The Associated Press DIVISION SERIES content with them pick(Best-of-5; x-if necessary) ing up my option, if they All games televised by TBS do, but this is my career. American League New York vs. Detroit I want an extension. I Friday, Sept. 30: Detroit (Verwant to stay here for the lander 24-5) at New York (Sabathia 19-8), 8:37 p.m. rest of my career.”

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and Michael Brantley (wrist) ended the season on the disabled list. So did starters Carlos Carrasco (elbow) and Josh Tomlin (elbow) and designated hitter Travis Hafner was slowed much of the year by a foot injury that may require surgery. There weren’t many moments when trainer Lonnie Soloff wasn’t tending to an ailing Indian — or three. Only 10 players from Cleveland’s opening-day roster made it through the entire season without a trip to the disabled list. The Indians used the DL 22 times, second most in the AL, led to a constant shuttle of players up Interstate-71 from TripleA Columbus. The Indians’ depth was tested, and it revealed some shallow spots as youngsters had to cut their teeth in the big leagues. There were games in September

when Acta had as many as five rookies on the field. “The kids came up and did a nice job,” Acta said. “I wish it had been better circumstances for some of them.” For all they learned and accomplished this season, the Indians also have some major decisions to make before opening camp in Goodyear, Ariz. Atop general manager Chris Antonetti’s to-do list is Sizemore, whose future seems to grow more uncertain by the day. The Indians hold a $9 million club option for 2012 on the 28-year-old, who was on the DL three times this season and has played in just 104 games the past two years because of injuries. On Monday, Sizemore will be in Vail, Colo., to have his injured right knee examined by Dr. Richard Steadman, who last year performed microfracture surgery on the three-time All-Star’s left knee. It took Sizemore 10 months of grueling rehab to recover from that operation before returning in April. The Indians’ acquisition of Jimenez before the deadline, sending heralded young pitchers Alex White and Drew Pomeranz to Colorado, was an acknowledgment by Antonetti and ownership that they believe the club is in position to contend for a championship in the next few seasons. However, Jimenez didn’t deliver as expected. He went 4-4 with a 5.10 ERA in 11 starts with Cleveland and was just 1-3 with a 6.56 ERA against the Tigers, the team he was brought in to catch.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: Milwaukee at Arizona, TBA x-Wednesday, Oct. 5: Milwaukee at Arizona, TBA x-Friday, Oct. 7: Arizona at Milwaukee, TBA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by Fox Saturday, Oct. 8: Tampa BayTexas winner at New York OR Detroit at Texas OR Tampa Bay at Detroit Sunday, Oct. 9: Tampa BayTexas winner at New York OR Detroit at Texas OR Tampa Bay at Detroit Tuesday, Oct. 11: New York at Tampa Bay-Texas winner OR Texas at Detroit OR Detroit at Tampa Bay Wednesday, Oct. 12: New York at Tampa Bay-Texas winner OR Texas at Detroit OR Detroit at Tampa Bay x-Thursday, Oct. 13: New York at Tampa Bay-Texas winner OR Texas at Detroit OR Detroit at Tampa Bay x-Saturday, Oct. 15: Tampa Bay-Texas winner at New York OR Detroit at Texas OR Tampa Bay at Detroit x-Sunday, Oct. 16: Tampa BayTexas winner at New York OR Detroit at Texas OR Tampa Bay at Detroit National League All games televised by TBS Sunday, Oct. 9: Arizona-Milwaukee winner at Philadelphia OR

St. Louis at Arizona-Milwaukee winner Monday, Oct. 10: Arizona-Milwaukee winner at Philadelphia OR St. Louis Arizona-Milwaukee winner Wednesday, Oct. 12: Philadelphia at Arizona-Milwaukee winner OR Arizona-Milwaukee winner at St. Louis Thursday, Oct. 13: Philadelphia at Arizona-Milwaukee winner OR Arizona-Milwaukee winner at St. Louis x-Friday, Oct. 14: Philadelphia at Arizona-Milwaukee winner OR Arizona-Milwaukee winner at St. Louis x-Sunday, Oct. 16: Arizona-Milwaukee winner at Philadelphia OR St. Louis at Arizona-Milwaukee winner x-Monday, Oct. 17: Arizona-Milwaukee winner at Philadelphia OR St. Louis at Arizona-Milwaukee winner WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) All games televised by Fox Wednesday, Oct. 19 at National League Thursday, Oct. 20 at National League Saturday, Oct. 22 at American League Sunday, Oct. 23 at American League x-Monday, Oct. 24 at American League x-Wednesday, Oct. 26 at National League x-Thursday, Oct. 27 at National League

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THE CLEVELAND Indians celebrate at home as they wait for teammate Shin-Soo Choo to round the bases after hitting a three-run walk off home run against the Mariners in Cleveland. For nearly five months, the Indians were baseball's best feelgood story: overachieving underdogs winning games and winning back the hearts of their skeptical fans. ager Manny Acta’s first season. Cleveland jumped from fourth place to second in the division, but after being within 11/2 games of the Tigers on Aug. 19, the Indians ended the season 15 games out of first — losing their last 10 against Detroit. Acta, who deserves strong consideration for AL manager of the year, spent virtually all of 2011 juggling his lineup because of injuries. Cleveland’s bumps and bruises never healed as the club reached the finish line in tatters. Second place, though, was both a noble consolation prize and something to build on. On Thursday, the organization acknowledged Acta’s efforts, exercising its 2013 option on the manager. Cleveland’s entire starting outfield of Grady Sizemore (knee), Shin-Soo Choo (oblique)

SCOREBOARD Saturday, Oct. 1: Detroit (Fister 11-13) at New York (Nova 16-4), 8:37 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3: New York (Garcia 12-8) at Detroit, 8:37 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 4: New York at Detroit, TBA x-Thursday, Oct. 6: Detroit at New York, TBA Texas vs. Tampa Bay Friday, Sept. 30: Tampa Bay (Niemann 11-7) at Texas (C.Wilson 16-7), 5:07 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1: Tampa Bay (Shields 16-12) at Texas (D.Holland 16-5), 7:07 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3: Texas at Tampa Bay, 5:07 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 4: Texas at Tampa Bay, TBA x-Thursday, Oct. 6: Tampa Bay at Texas, TBA National League Philadelphia vs. St. Louis Saturday, Oct. 1: St. Louis (Jackson 5-2 or Garcia 13-7) at Philadelphia (Halladay 19-6), 5:07 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2: St. Louis (J.Garcia 13-7) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 17-8), 8:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4: Philadelphia at St. Louis, TBA x-Wednesday, Oct. 5: Philadelphia at St. Louis, TBA x-Friday, Oct. 7: St. Louis at Philadelphia, TBA Arizona vs. Milwaukee Saturday, Oct. 1: Arizona (I.Kennedy 21-4) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 17-10), 2:07 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2: Arizona (D.Hudson 16-12) at Milwaukee (Marcum 13-7), 4:37 p.m.

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Materials sought for veterans tab Military veterans and their families are invited to submit materials for inclusion in the Sidney Daily News 2011 “Salute to Veterans” tabloid edition to be published Nov. 6. The edition, which has won awards for the past several years, presents stories and photos about the military experience of local residents. Veterans are encouraged to submit letters detailing aspects of their service to country, whether in times of war or peace. Families may also submit information about deceased veterans. Photos depicting military service, along with appropriate caption information, are also sought. Materials may be submitted in one of the following methods: via U.S. mail to Veterans Edition, Sidney Daily News, P.O. Box 4099, Sidney, OH 45365; via email to jbilliel@sdnccg.com; via fax to (937) 498-5991; or hand delivery to the Daily News offices at 1451 N. Vandemark Road. All materials will be returned if requested. The deadline for receiving items is Oct. 14.

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One man’s dream: college campus in Shelby County BY MIKE SEFFRIN mseffrin@sdnccg.com Is there a college in Shelby County’s future? Sidney resident Larry Gockley hopes the answer to that question is “yes,” and he’s been working the past three years to make it so. Gockley began his project after county officials started discussing what to do with 66 acres the county had purchased in the southwest quadrant of the Interstate 75/Fair Road area. The land was being considered as the new site for the county fairgrounds, as well as for a conference center and other community uses. Gockley felt it also would be the ideal site for a branch of a college or university. Gockley, who works in the construction business, said he had some “down time” because he had been laid off. He decided to research the college proposal.

Contacts Gockley has posed his idea to numerous government and college officials, politicians, business people and others. The universities he has contacted include Ohio State, Miami, Ohio, University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Wright State and the University of Nebraska (he has family roots in that state). Copies of emails provided by Gockley show that responses have ranged from slightly encouraging to negative. Some parties did not respond. Shelby County Commissioner Larry Kleinhans did send a letter earlier this year to the University of Northwestern Ohio president expressing his interest in discussing the proposal. The letter noted that the county’s plans for the I-75/Fair Road site did not move forward because of the downturn in the economy. Gockley has lessened his efforts lately, but he hopes he’s stirred some interest.

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LARRY GOCKLEY looks at the paperwork he has accumulated while working on a project to bring a college branch to Shelby County. universities are on hold with expansion.” As for a local college, “that’s probably “I think Ohio State did call me,” Klein- way down the road,” Kleinhans said. “It hans said. He said the University of would have to be their initiative to come Northwestern Ohio but has not reto us.” sponded to his letter. Kleinhans said a college’s first contact Wright State University, Edison Com- probably would be with the Chamber of munity College, Sinclair Community Col- Commerce. He noted land is available at lege and the University of Dayton already several I-75 interchanges in the county. have a presence in the area, Kleinhans Sidney City Schools Superintendent said; they’re not in Shelby County, but are John Scheu said he wasn’t sure about the within driving distance. likelihood of a college locating here, but he “would be open to discussing such pos‘On the radar’ High school program sibilities. Anytime a branch campus could “I’ve kind of backed away from it,” he Kleinhans also pointed out there now locate in Shelby County, the proximity of said. “My intention was to get on the is a program in which local high school such a move would be beneficial to county radar.” students can receive college credits for residents traveling to other counties to acShelby County residents are served by classes they take at their own schools. cess such services.” colleges in adjacent counties, but Gockley As for the county’s land near I-75, Scheu felt the I-75 site would be a good believes a branch here — offering two Kleinhans said there is no initiative for location. years of classes — would be a valuable re- the county to do anything with it other source for local industries and would pro- than keep it as it is. ‘Smart idea’ vide an economic boost to the area. He “That all went south in ‘07, ‘08 and ‘09 “Since Sidney is the central point for said a school that offers an agricultural when the economy decided to correct itthe county and county seat, that location education program would be of particular self,” Kleinhans said. makes a lot of sense,” he said. “In addiinterest. He said an ag program would Kleinhans said the county got the tion, being right off the interstate is a complement, rather than compete with, money back it spent on the land through smart idea.” programs offered by Edison Community a deal with Dayton Power and Light. As a young man, Gockley was accepted College in Piqua and Wright State in DP&L wanted to locate a substation in at some universities, but decided not to Celina. the area, so the county sold some of its go. His children are college graduates. He “It seems like Shelby County is kind of acreage to the utility. That more than thinks future generations of Shelby left out of the loop,” he said. paid for the investment in that property, County residents should have the option Commenting for this story, Kleinhans he said. of attending their first two years of college said recently if there is a college in the Kleinhans said the county’s land near here. He hopes local leaders — “a couple county’s future, it probably is many years I-75 has great potential. It currently is of young professionals” — will have the away. Colleges have no real expansion used for farming. vision to make that option possible. plans in their five- and 10-year capital “It’s a great location for something to People who wish to contact Gockley improvement projections, he said. “The expand there,” he said may email him at gock_2000@yahoo.com.

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uses did not move forward, but Gockley believes it would be an ideal site for a college campus.

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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is the perfect day for adventure. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Learn something new and talk to people from different backgrounds. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The support you need for your job will be there for you today. Don’t be afraid to ask for favors or an extension of some kind. Quite likely, the answer will be yes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Relations with close friends and partners are warm and friendly today. In fact, all your dealings with members of the public also will be upbeat and happy. Enjoy your day! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a pleasant and productive day at work. Even physically, you feel invigorated! Explore opportunities to make friends with co-workers or clients. It’s a feel-good day. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Romance is blessed today! Enjoy sporting events, vacations, social engagements and playful activities with children. The bottom line today is, “Pleasure and fun for everyone!” VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a lovely day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for pizza and beer. This is also a good day for real estate deals or shopping for your home. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You can boost your earnings through writing, selling, marketing and promoting anything today. You’re in a positive frame of mind (and a good idea will simply sell itself). SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Business and commerce are favored today. Be open to financial matters, wheeling and dealing, and promoting ways to boost your earnings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) What a lovely day! Ask for something you want (you just might get it). The Moon is in your sign, dancing beautifully with the other planets. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you today. Because you’ve been very much in the limelight lately, it might be a good idea to give yourself a little rest. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Relations with others, especially female acquaintances, will be friendly and upbeat today. It’s easy to get the cooperation of others, especially in a group setting. Everyone wants to sit at your table. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a good day to ask bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs for a favor or to pitch your idea. There’s a good chance authority figures will go along with what you want today. YOU BORN TODAY Because you have excellent people skills, you are naturally dignified and socially pleasing. These qualities push you to success, even if you do not seek it. You’re very resourceful and learn much from many sources. You’re not a follower. Quite the opposite, you are an independent thinker! Partnership is important you. A lovely social year that favors partnerships awaits you! Birthdate of: Ellen McIlwaine, musician; Rupert Friend, actor; Jimmy Carter, U.S. president.

Victim says: Don’t stop until someone believes you WALcide. In fact, I DR. held a razor LACE: If my blade to my email can keep wrist, but chickone teen from ened out when going through the small nick the terrible exon my wrist perience that endured, started to bleed. I’ve My life then it will be worth the pain ’Tween changed for the when I I’m going 12 & 20 better met a wonderthrough again Dr. Robert ful guy shortly as I relive my Wallace after my suicide nightmare in He attempt. this letter. When I was 6 years made me realize that I old, I was molested by wasn’t the one to blame, my mother’s boyfriend. and he taught me to feel This abuse lasted for good about myself. He is over a year. I kept my now my husband and 2-year-old son mouth shut, because he our told me that my mother thinks he’s the greatest. My advice (call it a wouldn’t love me if she found out what was plea) to any youngster going on. He later killed who has been or is being himself, so I saw no rea- molested is to tell a trusted adult. If the first son to say anything. When I was 12, it one doesn’t believe you, happened again. I was tell another and don’t molested by an uncle stop until someone bewho paid me $2 every lieves you. It almost cost time he abused me. He me my life because I told me that if I told didn’t speak up. I anyone he would say that it all was my fault. Again, I said nothing. When I turned 14, I wanted to prove that all males were not like my uncle and my mother’s boyfriend. By the time I was 15, I was heavily into sex, booze and drugs. When I was 16, I seriously considered sui-

professional needed help, but so did my molesters. — Nameless, Hobart, Ind. NAMELESS: Excellent advice! Too often children who are being sexually molested by a family member or “trusted” adult are afraid to speak out. But even more tragically, when they do, they are often called liars, home wreckers or troublemakers. That’s why it is extremely important to find someone who believes you and can get help for you. The molester is very ill and in desperate need of professional therapy. In almost all sexual abuse cases, the molester is a male family member (usually a father, brother, uncle, stepfather or boyfriend), and, in many cases, when the mother is informed, she refuses to believe it. When the

mom turns a deaf ear (and in effect abandons her child), the child must seek help from someone else. Teens, if no one in the family will believe or help you, you can always get help by telling a trusted teacher, counselor, nurse or principal. These school professionals are trained in getting help and are required by law to notify the proper authorities. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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