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Scouts complete Eagle Scout projects • Two more members of the Russia Boy Scout Troop are nearing the final stages of the process to earn the coveted Eagle rank. Page 9
DEATHS Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Page 3A today: • Thelma J. Smith • Margaret A. Bruns
INDEX Amish Cook ..........................7 City, County records..............2 Classified .......................13-15 Comics................................11 Hints from Heloise.................6 Horoscope ..........................10 Localife ..............................6-7 Nation/World.........................5 Opinion..................................8 Obituaries..............................3 Russia/Houston ....................9 Sports............................16-18 State news ............................4 ’Tween 12 and 20 ...............10 Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ....12
TODAY’S THOUGHT “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” — Anais Nin, French-born author (1903-1977) For more on today in history, turn to Page 11.
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Duane Goettemoeller, of Anna, and Sidney attorney Jeffrey Beigel, candidates for the Sidney Municipal Court bench on Nov. 8, addressed Shelby’s County’s October Agriculture Luncheon Thursday noon at the Moose Club in Sidney. Goettemoeller is currently serving the court by governor’s appointment since the For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Tom Barnett retirement of veteran Judge Donald Luce. Beigel is a partSIDNEY MUNICIPAL Court judicial candidates (l-r) Jeffrey Beigel ner in the Sidney law firm of and Duane Goettemoeller, began their appearance before the Kerrigan, Boller & Beigel. county agriculture luncheon with a handshake Thursday. The successful Nov. 8 can-
didate will serve the remaining two years of Luce’s fiveyear term in office. Before stating their qualifications, the two men advised listeners judicial campaigns are somewhat different from most political campaigns in that candidates must run on their qualities and experience, rather than debate political issues. Beigel briefly outlined his 22 years in the legal profession and his deep family roots in the Sidney and Shelby County Community. Goettemoeller also praised living in Shelby County, honSee CANDIDATES/Page 2A
Lenhart sworn in again BY KATHY LEESE John Lenhart was sworn in as Shelby County Sheriff for the second time Thursday afternoon after being named the permanent replacement to the position by the Shelby County Republican Central Committee. Lenhart was sworn in by Judge Donald Luce at Sidney Municipal Court in front of a standing room only crowd. Luce told the crowd the Monumental Building was a good location for Lenhart’s swearing-in. The building is a monSee LENHART/Page 2A
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JUDGE DONALD Luce (right) issues the oath of office to John Lehnart Thursday afternoon. This is the second time Lenhart has been sworn in as the sheriff of Shelby County in a week. Watching their grandfather take the oath of office is (l-r) A.J. and Simon Lenhart and Cate and Anna Wallace.
U.W. campaign at 12.2% of goal 1.3 Million Goal 1 Million 750,000 675,000 500,000 375,000 250,000 $158,998 125,000
As the 2012 Shelby County United Way campaign reaches its midway point this week a total of $158,998 has been pledged This year’s campaign goal is $1.3 million. That’s 12.2 percent of our goal,” Bob Parker, the agency’s executive director, said. “At this time last year we stood at $143,784 or 11.3 percent. To meet our goal numerous volunteers will be making all contacts. We have a great team working.” Parker said the campaign this week featured the campaign’s Caring for People in Crisis sector which offers services through American Red Cross, New Choices, Samaritan Works, Shelby County Victims Services and CASA/GAL. “All of these programs are
not intended or needed by everyone, but are offered to anyone,” he explained. The American Red Cross offers immediate assistance for individuals experiencing an unplanned emergency. The Red Cross is there to help at fires, floods and other emergencies. New Choices is a domestic shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence. At the home, they are safe and able to live without fear, receive counseling and be able to refocus their new life. New Choices also offers numerous educational training sessions addressing subjects such as violence prevention, bullying and dating. Shelby County Victims Services and CASA/GAL comes to the rescue for people
going to court. Whether it is the case of surviving family members from a major crime or a child who appears before the juvenile judge because he or she has been abused, the two programs provide experienced workers who can be advocates for the family. Need long term help in recovery from drugs or alcohol? Samaritan Works may be the answer. Today the program offers both a women’s and men’s home in Sidney for clients who want to become free of the habits. Parker invites individuals who would like to participate in the current campaign, are in need of a pledge card, or just want more information, to call the United Way Office at 402-2101.
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In Sidney Municipal Court Thursday, Judge Duane Goettemoeller sentenced Randall C. Hammer, 46, of Piqua, to 60 days in jail previously ordered for contempt of court in an unauthorized use of a vehicle case. In Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon, Rosalie Adkins, 59, of Tipp City was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail for passing bad checks. If fines and costs and resti-
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tution of $600 are paid in full, jail may be reconsidered. Charges for two other theft cases were dismissed at the request of the prosecutor. Civil cases State of Ohio, Edison Community, Columbus, v. Darrell Brandcum, 705 Dingman St. , $2,592.30. Dismissals Sterling Jewelers, Akron, v. Jon Heffner, 3201 Redmond Road, Russia, Dismissed with prejudice by plaintiff.
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Police log THURSDAY -4:21 a.m.: domestic violence. Sidney police arrested Tray Taylor, 25, for domestic violence. WEDNESDAY -5:08 p.m.: arrest. Police arrested James Powers Jr., 20, at large, on a probation violation. TUESDAY -1:13 a.m.: prohibitions. Police arrested Keshia Hudgins, 319 S. West Ave., for prohibitions.
Fire, rescue THURSDAY -8:11 a.m.: medical. Sidney paramedics responded to the 800 block of Country Side Street on a medical call. WEDNESDAY -7:56 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 700 block of Wapakoneta Avenue on a medical call. -5:16 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 400 block of Folkerth Avenue. -4:25 p.m.: smoke.
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Firefighters were dispatched to 130 N. Main Ave. on a report of smoke in a basement. An overheated light ballast was found and secured. -3:25 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 300 block of Sycamore Avenue on a medical call. -3:07 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to the 1100 block of Amherst Drive on a medical call. -3:01 p.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 2300 block of Aldrin Avenue on a medical call. -1:38 p.m.: fire. Firefighters responded to 230 E. North St. on a report of a leaf fire. It was extinguished. -1:05 p.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 1100 block of Farrington Drive. -10:55 a.m.: medical. Medics were called to the 800 block of East Court Street on a medical call. -10:39 a.m.: medical. Medics responded to a medical call on the 600 block of Arrowhead Drive.
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Fire, rescue THURSDAY -9:33 a.m.: medical. Anna Rescue responded to the 100 block of Diamond Drive on a medical call. WEDNESDAY -10:13 p.m.: leak. Anna Fire responded to the Gas America, 607 E. Main St., on a report of a gas leak. -9:09 p.m.: line down. Botkins Fire responded to L and O Tire Service Inc., 14555 State Route 119, on a report of
a line down across the roadway. -7:57 p.m.: fire. Lockington Fire, Houston Rescue and Houston Fire responded to the intersection of Commanche Drive and Read Feather Road on a report of a possible structure fire. Firefighters discovered the fire was a bonfire. -12:52 p.m.: medical. Perry-Port Salem rescue responded to a medical call on the 8800 block of Ta w a w a - M a p l e w o o d Road.
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Versailles adopts emergency resolution for FEMA assistance BY LINDA MOODY Ohio Community Media lmoody@dailyadvocate.com VERSAILLES — Village council members Wednesday night adopted an emergency resolution authorizing the village’s participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. This was done, according to Village Administrator Randy Gump, to expedite the filing of the application in advance of deadline. “We are going to refile the grant application to acquire prop-
erty located in the flood-way zone next to Swamp Creek,” he added. Council also adopted an emergency resolution adopting the Darke County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation fiveyear plan update. Council members also approved the tree commission's recommendations regarding the purchase of trees in conjunction with its Tree Lottery Program, the West Ward Street Phase II improvement project and annual tree planting locations. Trees were purchased from Hupman Landscaping at a cost of $10,930. Gump also reported council ap-
proved contract change order No. 5 by increasing the contract amount $8,603.40 with Double Jay Construction Inc. in connection with the North West Street Reconstruction Phase I Project, and added a change order with the elecgtrical underground distribution project which is pending.” “That was started in 2009 and completed early this year,” Gump explained. “They encountered very wet and poor ground conditions along the railroad track on State Route 47.” Council agreed to pay the $29,156 to Vaughn Industries in that change order.
CANDIDATES oring his family for their guidance as he was growing up on the farm. Listeners smiled as he commented, “There’s always something to do on the farm.” “You’ve seen what I can do for the past 30 years, he added. In response to a question about administrative costs, Goettemoeller said the court’s next budget will be about 7 percent less than the current one with the city of Sidney paying most of the budget.
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Asked about the possibility of creating new revenue sources, he advised 40 percent of any increase, “goes to the state.” Beigel observed the court’s case loads have decreased along with police and sheriff ’s criminal cases, but Goettemoeller advised unfunded state mandates are eating away at revenue. He said a new Ohio House bill would increase the local court’s current $500 level to try felony cases to $1,000
thereby increasing the court’s case load with lower-degree felonies. Goettemoeller also expressed a concern over placing mentally ill persons in jail, some of them military veterans. “It costs $55 a day for jail and many alternate programs are far cheaper,” he told listeners. He agreed local criminal cases are down, but reminded state cases have increased due to Interstate 75 drug and other criminal case traffic. (Goettemoeller
fielded the bulk of listeners’ questions as they were directed toward court procedure). “We’re going to be doing more with the same amount of staff and that will be a challenge,” he said. Discussing the jail vs. social programs issue, Beigel reminded, “We can’t cure every social issue; we have a jail for a reason,” but Goettemoeller observed, “Some people steal just to get in jail; we have to look at public safety first.”
LENHART ument to those who “stepped in the breach and gave the necessary effort to restore our union in troubled times,” said Luce. Luce told those in attendance that the sheriff ’s office is in troubled times. The public’s trust and confidence in the institution has been undermined. “We as a community knew that this situation needed to be resolved. We sought someone….to come forward and lend a steady and sure hand,” Luce said. “He (Lenhart) did not have to step forward, but he did so,” Luce said, describing Lenhart as “honorable, trustworthy (and) dedicated.” Chris Gibbs, Shelby County Republican
Woman jumps from bridge Deputies are investigating the circumstances surrounding a woman jumping off a bridge. The call came in to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday about a woman who had allegedely consumed bath salts and had jumped from a bridge. Her injuries were unknown. Perry-Port-Salem Rescue and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 5418 Frazier Guy Road. No further information was available at press time.
Police look for missing man Sidney police have issued a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) alert for an Illinois man. The BOLO was issued for Daniel David Towne, 31, of Villa Park, Ill. Police were contacted on Wednesday by Towne’s brother Robert because he had not had contact with his brother since Monday, Oct. 10. Police issued the BOLO statewide to check on the welfare. Anyone with information should contact the Sidney Police at 4982351.
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Party executive chairspoke about man, Lenhart’s appointment. Under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 305.02, the Shelby Republican County Committee must appoint someone within 45 days after the Commissioners named an interim Sheriff. The Central Committee members voted unanimously Wednesday night to name Lenhart, Gibbs said. “Without question, John Lenhart will perform his duties with honor,” said Gibbs. The Rev. Sylvia Hull offered a prayer before Lenhart took the oath of office, with his granddaughter, Cate Wallace, holding the Bible and surrounded by his other
grandchildren, A.J. and Simon Lenhart and Anna. Wallace His wife, Sharon, and children, Amy, Shawn and Rebecca and other family members were present. Also present were a number of Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office employees, as well as special guests, Robert Cornwall, Buckeye State Sheriff ’s Association executive director; Pete Tobin, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification retired superintendent; Sheriff Dwight Radcliff of Pickaway County, who is the longest serving sheriff in United States history, and Chief Deputy Steve Martin of Franklin County. A number of local officials
were also in attendance. “You’d think old soldiers would retire,” Lenhart said, following the ceremony. “It’s truly an honor to be your sheriff again.” “We’ve already gotten started making some changes. I will not leave you down. I am probably not going to be a five-term sheriff again,” Lenhart said, bringing a laugh from the crowd. “Hopefully, we’ll never ever go through that (sheriff ’s office problems) again,” Lenhart said. Lenhart was named to the office after Sheriff Dean Kimpel agreed to a suspension while he awaits trials on felony charges in Auglaize and Shelby counties.
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Margaret A. Bruns EGYPT — Margaret A. Bruns, 94, formerly of Egypt, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born Sept. 11, 1917, in Maria Stein, to the late Henry and Lena (Hoelscher) Rutschilling. She was married on April 23, 1941, at St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein, to Clarence Bruns. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1959. She is survived by her children, Jan and Jim Slankard, of Somerton, Ariz., Lucy and Duane Barga, of North Star, Ruth Bruns and Raymond McDonald, of Dayton, Michael Bruns, of Fort Loramie, Vicki and Bob Leimbach, of Vermillion, Rita and Leon Hemmert, of Botkins, and Paul and Beck Bruns, of Maria Stein; sisters, Jeannette Thobe, of New Knoxville, and Mary Agnes Boeckman, of Coldwater; sister-inlaw, Viola Bruns, of Coldwater; 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband; daughterin-law, Mary Bruns; sisters and brothers, Louise and Larry Schwartz, Bill and Alma Rutschilling, Ralph Boeckman and Art Thobe; and in-laws, Bob and Alvina Bruns, Ray Bruns, Marie and Al Eilerman and Ed and Norma Bruns. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, Egypt, St. Ann’s Rosary Altar Sodality and the Knights of St. John Auxillary, Maria Stein. She retired from Crown Equipment, New Bremen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt, with the Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Egypt. The family requests memorial contributions be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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Applications to be accepted for clearing house The Salvation Army in Sidney will begin accepting Christmas Clearing House assistance applications Oct. 27 from 9:30 to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 419 N. Buckeye Ave. Applications must include photo identification, Social Security numbers and proof of birth for all household members and proof of inexpense and come, Shelby County residency. Other application dates include: Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; Oct. 31, 1 to 3 p.m.; Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; Nov. 2, 1 p.m.
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“Casual Friday” is today widely accepted in the corporate world. For students who wear school uniforms, the occasional chance to “dress down” during the regular school day is an anticipated event. For Lehman Catholic High School students, it is also an opportunity to support a worthy cause. Each month, Lehman has a “jeans day” when students can contribute $3 to a designated charity. In return for the charitable contribution, students have the privilege of wearing blue jeans instead of their required uniform skirts or slacks along with a Lehman Tshirt or sweatshirt in place of the usual polo. Contributions from the September jeans day will go to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude is an internationally known pediatric cancer center. The hospital specializes in treating pediatric leukemia and solid tumor cancers. Because of its re-
search, the overall survival rates for childhood cancers has gone from less than 20 percent in the 1960s to more than 80 percent today. Although Danny Thomas died in 1991, his connection to St. Jude continues through his children, Marlo, Terre and Tony. It is a legacy that has helped countless children and families throughout the world. The goal of the jeans day program at Lehman is to encourage a lifelong commitment to charitable giving and to increase student awareness of charitable needs, both locally and around the world. Good causes that will benefit from the charitable giving of Lehman students throughout the school year include Holy Angels, St. Patrick and Bethany Center Soup Kitchens, Shelby County United Way, the Miami County Dental Clinic, St. Labre Indian School, Covenant House and Mount St. Mary Seminary. Last year, Lehman students and staff contributed more than $7,500 to various charities.
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ESC board OKs bus drivers and substitute teachers The Shelby County Educational Service Center governing board members met recently to discuss personnel issues. The board approved local school bus drivers for Fairlawn, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Botkins, Hardin-Houston and Anna. The board also employed the following as substitute teachers on an asneeded basis at the rate of $80 per day, Margaret Bell, Michael Ward, Kate Melissa Steinemann, Keith, Steve Miller, Rocky Anderson, Kathleen Bender, Krista Hoying, Jacquelyn Russell and Madge Connelley, and employed substitute instructional assistants on as as-needed basis at the rate of $65 per day, Rocky Anderson, Robert Reed and Madge Connelley, and at the rate of $52.50 per day, Charles Marcos White. In other board actions: • Approved contract for Heather Buehler, Behavioral Intervention Specialist Assistant. • Approved amended ESC contracts to Tonya McLain, guidance counselor and John Tange-
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man, ED teacher. • Approved an amended WOCO contract for Mike Wagner, systems manager. • Approved the following handbooks: Shelby County On-line Learning Academy handbook; Cooperative Learning Center Student handbook, Shelby County ESC Special Education Staff Guidelines handbook • Accepted donations from Freytag and Associates for the Administrative Retreat, $250, and US Bank for the Administrative Retreat, $250. • Approved purchased service contracts for, Kevin Stapleton, Crisis Prevention Intervention training, Kristine Swisher, Consultant work for SEED students, and Kelly Walker, design and complete a mural. • Approved service agreements with: Madison-Champaign County ESC, Grant Consultant; Christian Academy School, Long term substitute teacher. • Approved special program contract for Natalie Comer, Grant Consultant duties for up to 30 days.
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Ohio State University The Ohio State University has released its dean’s List for the spring quarter. Local residents on the list were Suzanne Van Horn, Sidney; Kara Francis, Fort Loramie; Keshia Barhorst, Sidney; Maxwell Bergman, Houston; Kate Berning, Anna; John Heins, Sidney; Eric Daulton, Sidney; Michael Seeger, Sidney; Dustin Wolters, Anna; Nickolas Ernst, Sidney; Alexandria Hamberg, Anna; Gina Gehret, Anna; Aaron Deloye, Russia; Lindsey Epperly, Sidney; Danielle Rickert, Botkins; Dustin Homan, Botkins; Amy Stewart, Anna; Mathew Warnecke, Sidney; Joshua Hilgeford, Fort Loramie; Jordan Jenkins, Sidney; Kelli Barhorst, Anna; Also, Cynthia Hemmelgarn, Sidney; Matthew Elsass, Anna; Jeremy Sharp, Sidney; John Kindelin, Sidney; Danielle Paulus, Sidney; Chris Bowles, Sidney; Emily Williamson, Sidney; Mindy Moore, Sidney; Aaron Stevenson, Sidney; Derek McCracken, Anna; Alexander Counts, Sidney; Kelly Motter, Fort Loramie; Ralph Bauer, Houston; Lori Meyer, Anna; Justin Radick, Anna; Joseph Longley, New Knoxville; Also, Ethan Clark, Fort Loramie; Dorothy Martindale, New Knoxville; Jacob Maurer, Fort Loramie; Gregory Cottrill, Russia; Leyna Bogart, Botkins; Ariane Billing, Sidney; Ryan Freisthler, Sidney; Hilary Davis, Sidney; Nicholas Baumer, Anna; Erica Bensman, Sidney; Ryan Krivacek, Sidney; Stephanie Shoenfelt, Sidney; Jenaye Snyder,
Anna; Brandy Alexander, Fort Loramie; Jordan Dickman, Maplewood; Also, Jacob Bowles, Sidney; Olivia Richard, Anna; David Spearman, Sidney; Tia Ruark, Jackson Center; Kyley Carman, Jackson Center; Michelle Carman, Jackson Center; Jordan Stewart, Sidney; Thomas Minniear, Sidney; Courtney Albers, Loramie; Dan Fort Brown, New Bremen; Troy Niekamp, Minster; Danielle Langenkamp, Minster; Willaim Baker, Minster; Lori Timmerman, New Bremen; Also, Lindsey Piening, Minster; Jamie Heitkamp, New Bremen; Casey Schmiesing, Minster; Maria Beckman, Minster; Julie Prenger, Minster; Jenna Albers, New Bremen; Zac Boeke, Minster; Victoria Mason, New Knoxville; Courtney Schmackers, New Bremen; Jarod Hemmelgarn, New Bremen; Kate Vondenhuevel, Minster; Max Dues, Minster; Stacey Sherman, Minster; Kyle Craft, New Bremen; Andrea Flaute, New Bremen; Eric Ahrns, Minster; Jennifer Richard, Minster; Brian Heitkamp, Minster; Todd Heitkamp, Minster; Also, Emily Dicke, New Bremen; Kelly Grieshop, Versailles; Justin Schulze, Yorkshire; Ryan Borchers, Versailles; Elizabeth Heitkamp, Versailles; Lauren Subler, Versailles; Bradley Subler, Versailles; Jacqueline Francis, Versailles; Andrew Barlage, Yorkshire; Megan Heckman, Versailles; Katy Kite, Quincy; and Jonathan Miller, DeGraff.
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Kroger recalls ice cream CINCINNATI (AP) — Kroger Co. is recalling ice cream sold in 10 states because it may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label. The nation’s largest grocery store operator says people with peanut allergies could have a serious or even life-threatening reaction if they eat the Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks ice cream being recalled. The recall involves only 16-ounce pints of the product with a sellby date of June 18, 2012 and the UPC code 11110 52909. The ice cream was sold at Kroger stores in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee, as well as the company’s Jay C, Food 4 Less, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana. Kroger says shoppers should return the product to supermarkets for a refund or replacement. (For more information: Call (800) 576-4377 go to or www.kroger.com/recalls.)
Drilling permits issued quickly COLUMBUS (AP) — Permits are being issued more quickly in Ohio for the natural gas drilling associated with the practice called fracking. The Columbus Dispatch reports Thursday that 27 permits for horizontal drilling into the Utica Shale formation beneath Ohio were granted from July to September alone. Ohio Department of Natural Resources figures show that’s more than half the total number of permits issued since 2009. In fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, chemicals are injected into the shale through horizontal wells to release natural gas from the rock. Critics of the practice say it raises environmental concerns. Democrats in the Ohio House and Senate are proposing a temporary ban on fracking until it can be studied further. Ohio Republicans controlling both legislative chambers have approved bills expanding drilling opportunities.
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Esther Power of Mairemont shows a post card where her photo appeared on it when she was a child at a girls camp in the Adirondacks in New York, July 25, 2011. The post card began Power's love of post cards, she has no idea of how many she has but her accumulated over the past 70 years.
Woman amasses 10,000 postcards MARIEMONT (AP) — Her Majesty, the Queen of Postcards, surveyed her subjects. Dozens of postcards lounged atop a bedspread. Thousands upon thousands more stood at attention in filing cabinets lining the spare bedroom of her Mariemont manor. The queen’s holdings make up one of the area’s largest private accumulations. Rivaling the size of public collections, they offer lessons on the power of the postcard and the history of Cincinnati. “Where is she?” asked the queen, aka Esther H.M. Power, as she looked through her cards. “The H.M.,” she joked as she continued her search, “stands for ‘Her Majesty!” With a laugh, she acted as if she were straightening a crown. Bending over, she took a closer look at the postcards. Her hands flitted from stack to stack. “Aha!” she cried out. Her hands gently lifted a rare vintage postcard. “This is my favorite,” she declared. “And would you know: That is Esther!” She pointed to herself on the postcard as a 7year-old at a camp in the Adirondacks during the summer of 1932. She sits cross-legged on the ground with a group of
school girls. “I don’t sit like that anymore,” she said. Her 86-year-old legs won’t bend that way anymore. She looked at the card and then held it close to her heart. “This got me started with postcards.” At first, she was struck by the stamps on the cards. Then, she noticed the scenes. As she grew older, she marveled at how much sentiment could fit in such small a space. Holding the cards and reading their greetings, she talked about the thrill of getting a postcard. These pieces of paper with a scene on one side and a few lines on the other come from someone far away who is thinking of you. She may be at a caf in Paris. He may be in a museum in Chicago. Either way, they have taken the time to dash off a note: “Greetings from … wish you were here.” “And when you get that postcard,” Power said, “you look at the scene and feel like you are there in Paris or Chicago. And, that person is right next to you.” Seven decades since she went to summer camp and thousands of postcards later, Her Majesty rules over an ever-growing realm. And yet, Power insists she is not a deltiologist, a collector of postcards.
CARROLLTON (AP) — An Amish woman whose husband’s beard was cut by members of a breakaway Amish group said Thursday that the family isn’t pressing charges as a means of revenge but rather to get help for the people in the other settlement. Arlene Miller said word spread quickly of such an attack in Trumbull County last month and the family was wary when several men came to their door late one night last week. Unbeknownst to Arlene Miller and her husband, Myron, a similar attack occurred just a couple of hours earlier in nearby Holmes County. “Normally the Amish try to stay out of court. We believe in, ‘brother against brother shouldn’t go to court for revenge,’” Arlene Miller told The Associated Press from the family’s home in rural eastern Ohio. “But in this case this is not for revenge that we’re doing this. This is so these people can get help.” Miller, 46, also said the beard cutting, apparently meant to shame its victims because of the high esteem in which Amish beards are held, is unheard of.
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THIS FILE combo made from photos provided by the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department shows (l-r) Levi Miller, Johnny Mullet, and Lester Mullet, of Bergholz. These three men and two others suspected of forcefully cutting the beards of fellow Amish were arraigned Wednesday and released on $50,000 bonds posted by the leader of their breakaway group. “It’s messed up. It’s some bizarre stuff,” she said. “I’ve never heard of it, and I think I can safely say it never happened in the Amish community.” Five men are accused of cutting the beard of an Amish man in Holmes County the same night. They’ve been charged with kidnapping and burglary and appeared in court Wednesday. Authorities in several counties are investigating and more charges could be filed. Sam Mullet, the leader of the breakaway settlement near the village of Bergholz, has denied ordering the attacks but ache was knowledged present when the community members — includ-
ing some of his sons — were plotting them. He hasn’t been charged. Mullet, 66, also justified the attacks, saying he was tired of being targeted for abuse by Amish bishops in other parts of Ohio. Arlene Miller says she and her husband believe he was attacked for helping one of Mullet’s sons and his family leave the Bergholz community several years ago. She says things have been tense between them since. Miller says several Amish bishops refused to condone Mullet’s decision to excommunicate several members who previously left his community, saying there was no spiritual justification for such action.
Report: Great Lakes algae problem needs more study DETROIT (AP) — Scientific evidence is sketchy about the causes of massive, smelly algae blooms showing up in most of the Great Lakes, and further study of the problem is needed, researchers contend in a report released Thursday. It’s widely believed that phosphorus runoff from farms and municipal waste treatment plants is a leading cause of the algae problem, which has returned with a vengeance after it was considered largely solved decades ago. Climate change and invasive mussels are considered factors as well. But those assumptions are based largely on observations instead of more reliable scientific experimentation, researchers attest in the report, which was presented during the annual meeting of the International Joint Commission, a U.S.Canadian agency that advises both nations on issues affecting the Great Lakes and other shared waters. Joseph Koonce, a Case
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Exec gets 11 years NEW YORK (AP) — Raj Rajaratnam, the hedge fund billionaire at the center of the biggest insidertrading case in U.S. history, was sentenced Thursday to 11 years behind bars — the stiffest punishment ever handed out for the crime. “His crimes and the scope of his crimes reflect a virus in our business culture that needs to be eradicated,” U.S. District Judge Richard J. Holwell said. “Simple justice requires a lengthy sentence.” The 54-year-old founder of the Galleon Group hedge fund was also fined $10 million and ordered to forfeit $53.8 million in what the judge said were illicit profits from trading on confidential corporate information.
Workers kidnapped NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Suspected Somali militants entered the world’s largest refugee camp Thursday and abducted two Spanish women working with an aid group after shooting and wounding their Kenyan driver — the third kidnapping of Europeans in Kenya in six weeks. Police pursued the gunmen by land and air, just as they had done following a nighttime kidnapping of a French woman from an island resort earlier this month. In September, a British woman was abducted — and her husband was shot to death — at a coastal resort. The kidnappings by armed Somalis underscore the ease with which militants can cross into Kenya, take hostages and return to a land where power is determined by AK-47s and bandoliers of ammunition.
BlackBerrys buzz again NEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerrys across the world buzzed back to life Thursday, leaving customers outraged and threatening to cost the granddaddy of all smartphones more business when it’s already struggling to keep up in a crowded marketplace. The three-day blackout interrupted email and Internet services for tens of millions of frustrated users and inflicted more damage on an already tarnished brand. “I’ve been a pretty big BlackBerry advocate,” said Kate Jacobson, a student at Michigan State University. “But I’m done playing these games with you, BlackBerry.”
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Man tries to skip paying at toll booth NEW YORK (AP) — A Virginia truck driver used a device that could have come from a James Bond movie to try to get out of paying the $65 toll to cross the George Washington Bridge into New York City, police say. Nelson Vaquiz of Beaverdam, Va., was arrested on charges of using a cable in his truck cab to flip up his front license plate while going through a gateless toll lane on Interstate 95 without a toll transponder, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Thursday. Vaquiz had also bent up his rear plate so it couldn't be read by cameras, police said.
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Cain vows to bolster fledgling White House campaign ATLANTA (AP) — Reveling in the national spotlight, Herman Cain is pledging to bolster his fledgling White House campaign. He’ll need to — and quickly — if he has any hope of winning the Republican nomination. The unlikely presidential contender has little campaign organization in Iowa, New Hampshire and other states where voting begins in less than three months. And he hasn’t done much else in those places to capitalize on his recent surge in polls. “We are now going to ramp up,” Cain promised this week. By that he means executing what aides call a 50-state strategy — for a nomination contest that’s determined state by state. It’s a nontraditional path that other candidates have tried unsuccessfully. Cain’s campaign, which can seem almost overwhelmed by the attention that comes with a big rise in polls, argues that competing in the early voting states, while important, is not the only way to win the party’s nomination. His aides note that Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign fanned out across the country and was successful. But Obama competed vigorously in the early voting states, too. Still, Cain, who never has held political office, clearly has struck a chord with a part of the Republican electorate craving a fresh face not tied to the GOP establishment. This is the first presidential contest since the tea party’s rise,
and Cain is in many ways the natural culmination of the grass-roots movement: a straight-talking political outsider, espousing an anti-tax platform. “The conservative wing of the Republican Party has been auditioning for an antialternative for Romney months now,” former GOP strategist Dan Schnur said. “They’ve tried Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry, and they both wilted under the scrutiny. So far, Herman Cain seems to be holding his own.” Atlanta Tea Party Patriots co-founder Debbie Dooley explains it this way: “With Herman, what you see is what you get.” There’s no telling how long the love for Cain will last or whether he can turn the buzz into votes on primary and caucus nights this winter. It takes more than enthusiasm to win the presidency. It takes money and organization, and Cain trails his top GOP rivals on both fronts. Earlier this year, Cain had to lend his campaign $500,000 to stay afloat. He’ll report his fundraising for the past three months within days. He is suggesting that money will no longer be a problem and says he now has enough to expand his campaign. “I didn’t want to get out in front and commit to spending a whole lot of money before I knew that the American people were going to say, ‘You know what? This long shot may not be such a long shot,” Cain says.
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IN THIS Oct. 12 photo, Republican presidential candidate, businessman Herman Cain talks with reporters outside the statehouse in Concord, N.H. Reveling in surging poll numbers, Cain is pledging to ramp up his fledgling White House campaign. He’ll need to — and quickly. Cain has little or no campaign organization in Iowa, New Hampshire and other states where voting begins in less than three months. Still, the outsider candidate who never has held political office clearly has struck a chord with Republicans craving a fresh face.
Salon owner had loyal following at popular shop SEAL BEACH, Calif. (AP) — If there is a Southern California way of life, Randy Fannin seemed to have found it. The salon owner lived along the back nine of a desert golf course and his prosperous business is located just blocks from the beach and boasts a loyal clientele that had followed him from salon to salon. A golf cart and Jet Skis were stored in his garage, and he had a swimming pool in his backyard. Fannin was among the six women and two men killed Wednesday in a shooting rampage at his Salon Meritage in Seal Beach. Their identities were not officially released, but Fannin’s niece, Tami Scarcella, told the Los Angeles Times her uncle was among the dead. Relying on relatives, friends and colleagues, The Orange County Register identified others who died in the shooting as salon employee Michelle Fournier and four women killed inside the salon: Victoria Buzzo, Laura Webb, Christy Wilson and Michelle Fast. The death of bystander Dave Caouette was confirmed for The Associated Press by
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A WOMAN is reflected in the window as she wipes her tears in front of Salon Meritage, where eight people were killed in a shooting rampage, in Seal Beach, Calif., Thursday. The exwife of the man suspected of killing eight people in a shooting rampage at a hair salon claimed in court papers filed this year that he was mentally unstable and had threatened to kill himself or someone else at least once. his wife Paula Caouette. She declined further comment. The identity of the final victim remained unknown. Hattie Stretz, 73, was wounded in the attack and is recovering at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, the newspaper said. Stretz is Webb’s mother. Fournier was the ex-wife of
suspect Scott Dekraai and was in a bitter custody battle with him over their 7-year-old son. Fournier’s ex-husband Steve Huff and brother Butch Fournier described Dekraai as an unstable man, with a workplace injury settlement that provided him with financial resources to use in
their court battle. Fournier was born in Boston and raised in Long Before marrying Beach. Dekraai, she was married to Huff, her Lakewood High School sweetheart. The couple had two children. “She had a good heart, she was everybody’s friend,” Huff said. Family and friends said she loved her work as a stylist, had a bubbly personality and was a great cook. “She cooked a mean meatball,” Butch Fournier said. Salon-owner Fannin was a wine connoisseur, said friend and customer Mary Stearns. When he built the salon 20 years ago, he put slate tiles on the floor and Roman-inspired paintings on the walls. He called it a “fine blend of hair, skin and nails.” Fannin and wife Sandy, a stylist at the salon, were married at least 20 years, Stearns said. Sandy Fannin survived the attack because she was in the back of the shop, said Ron Sesler, who owns a steakhouse next to the salon where many customers and stylists sought refuge during the shooting.
U.S. missiles kill Haqqani ‘coordinator’ PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — American drone-fired missiles killed a ranking member of the militant Haqqani network on Thursday in northwestern Pakistan, striking a group that Washington claims is the top threat in Afghanistan and is supported by Pakistani security forces, local intelligence officials said. A senior U.S. official confirmed the death of the Haqqani commander, identifying him as Janbaz Zadran. The strike came as U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman arrived in Pakistan to improve
ties between Washington and Islamabad that have been severely strained by stepped-up American claims of Pakistan assistance to the Haqqanis. Two other militants were killed in the attack close in the Haqqani stronghold of North Waziristan, the group’s main sanctuary along the Afghan border, said the Pakistani officials in the region. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters. They said the Haqqani member was a coordinator for the group and knew him as
“Jalil.” One said he was related to Sirajuddin Haqqani, the leader of the network. The men were walking down a street when the two missiles hit, the officials said. The missiles hit close to Dande Darpa Khel village, which is home to a large seminary with links to the Haqqanis. The U.S. official Zadran was the most senior Haqqani leader in Pakistan to be taken off the battlefield. The official said Zadran helped the Haqqani network orchestrate attacks on troops in Kabul and southeastern Afghanistan.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters. Later Thursday, another pair of drone-fired missiles hit a militant position on hills close to the frontier in South Waziristan, killing six people, intelligence officials said. They said the militants were firing rockets and mortars across the border at an American base in Machadad Kot. U.S. officials do not talk about the CIA-led drone program. NATO and U.S. officers in Afghanistan were not immediately available for comment.
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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. Fourth 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. • Maplewood Grange will sponsor a euchre card party at Maplewood Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome, and food will be served.
Saturday Morning • Agape distribution Mobile Rural Food Pantry in Russia from 9 to 10 a.m. and in Fort Loramie from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon • Support meeting for survivors of sexual abuse beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy. For information, call Ginny Hoehne at (937) 295-3912.
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.
Sunday Afternoon • Shelby County Deer Hunters holds its monthly Sunday Trap Shoot at 7988 Johnston-Slagle Road beginning at noon, 10 birds. Program starts at 2 p.m., 50 birds, long run, handicapped and Lewis class. Open to the public. • Catholic Adult Singles Club visits the Toledo Zoo. For information, call (419) 678-8691.
Sunday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.
Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823. • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten from 1 to 1:30 p.m. • The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department offers flu shots at the Health Department, 202 W. Poplar St., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Standard dose is $15. Take Medicare or insurance cards. • Parkinson’s Support Group, presented by the Grand Lake Health System in partnership with the Auglaize County Council on Aging, meets at the Joint Township Hospital at 2 p.m. For information, call (419) 394-3335.
Monday Evening • The New Knoxville Community Library hosts Storytime for children 3, 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten from 6 to 6:30 p.m. • Shelby County Girl Scout Leaders Service Unit 37 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW.
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Wilson Hospice Care will offer training classes for anyone who would like to assist patients facing terminal illness and their caregivers. The classes will begin Nov. 1 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m., through Nov. 17. Classes will be at the Wilson Home Health & Hospice offices, at 1083 Fairington Drive. The sessions, conducted by the Wilson Hospice professionals, will include an orientation to the hospice philosophy of care, perspectives on dying, exploring personal inter-
ests and motivation for volunteering, understanding the needs of hospice patients and their families, communication skills, and confidentiality. “Currently, our hospice volunteers provide a vast array of services for our program,” said Terri Esser, volunteer coordinator. “In hospice, volunteers are an important source of emotional support and often develop very meaningful relationships with the patient and their families. We consider our volunteers as our ‘unpaid staff,’” Esser added. “For people who have an interest in volunteering for hospice
but are uncomfortable with direct patient contact, there are many other opportunities for the volunteer.” Opportunities for the hospice volunteer include: providing companionship and emotional support to patients in their homes, in the hospital or extended care facility, or sometimes staying with a patient to relieve family members. Hospice volunteers sometimes assist with household chores or yard work. Hospice volunteers who don’t feel as comfortable working with people who are ill often find great satisfaction in working with the hospice bereavement fol-
low-up program, assisting with office duties or fund raising activities. During training, volunteers will be able to assess how their talents and experiences can best be used to help the terminally ill and their families. “We are looking for compassionate, caring and positive men, women and teenagers who want to work with our wonderful patients, families and staff members,” Esser said. Volunteers will have to have a background check done prior to the completion of training. To register for classes, call 498-4767 or (800) 589-9641, ext. 2533.
Faber discusses ballot issues State Sen. Keith Faber recently addressed the Sidney Rotary Club during its regular meeting. Faber discussed the three state issues that are on this coming November’s ballot. Concerning Issue 2, Senate Bill 5, Faber stated the passing of this issue is key to Ohio’s financial success going forward. Faber explained to the club that Issue 2 has three main focuses: health insurance premiums for government employees, performance evaluations for government employees, and pension contributions for government employees. Faber stated that most businesses in the private sector already charge employees more than 15 percent to pay for their health insurance, have performance evaluations that could enhance an employee’s paycheck and make contributions to their retirement plans. Faber questioned why, if the private sector is already doing those three things, government employees shouldn’t do the same. Before the club heard from Faber, members discussed their upcoming scholarship raffle
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SEN. KEITH Faber addresses a recent meeting of the Sidney Rotary Club. which will be Oct. 24. The club will raffle items in order to raise money for the scholarships they give to high school graduates every spring. Some of the items that are included in this year’s raffle are cash, savings bonds and a membership to the YMCA. The Sidney Rotary Club is a part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders
that provides humanitarian service, supports youth activities, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Always interested in new members, Rotary encourages persons with interests in learning more about the Sidney club to contact President Marian Spicer or to join us as our guest at any weekly luncheon, which take place Mondays at noon at CJ’s Highmark’s.
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Fall makes beautiful scenery Last week We are enjoythe girls and I ing beautiful washed all the fall weather. curtains and Many, many have windows on the leaves main floor of fallen from our our house. trees this past Since today is week, creating another nice such wonderful Amish laundry day we autumn scenes are going to everywhere. Cook Along with it we Lovina Eicher wash all the curtains in the have been bedrooms upblessed with some nice, warm sunny stairs. While they are weather. Along with the drying we plan to clean scenery also comes some the windows up there. work in raking up the After all those cold wet leaves. The younger chil- days in September it dren have been having makes us appreciate fun making huge piles of this October weather leaves and hiding under even more. We have them. On Friday my been eating out on the husband Joe didn’t have front porch quite often any work at the factory, this past week. A perso he tilled the garden, son can just sit out which means that is there and just take in all the splendid scenes done for the year. Sons Benjamin and that our Creator has Joseph also helped him created. Husband Joe haul manure to the gar- has been doing a lot of grilling outside in the den and the fields.
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Wedding day, 1961
Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs
Pair to celebrate 50th anniversary COVINGTON — Chuck and Dorothy Jacobs, of Covington, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 22, 2011, at 4 p.m. at the Lockington Fire House at a party hosted by their children. Chuck and the former Dorothy Mader were married Oct. 21, 1961, in the afternoon, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Piqua. The Rev. L.C. Florstedt performed the ceremony. It was a sunny day. Bill and Bernadine Hughes were witnesses. The Jacobses had met through a cousin of the bride. They are the parents and parents-in-law of Pam and Randy Schwable, Paul and Kim Jacobs and Charlie and Chris Jacobs, all of Piqua; Mike and Kim Jacobs, of West Milton; and Dan and Jennifer Jacobs, of Fort Loramie.
They have 15 grandchildren. Dorothy is the daughter of the late Homer and Alma Mader. Her sister and brother-inlaw, Kathryn and Chalmer Stocker, live in Pleasant Hill. Chuck is the son of the late William and Alma Jacobs. He has three living sisters and two living brothers-in-law: Bernie and Bill Hughes, Rita and Mike Bragg and Linda Kerrigan, all of Piqua; and a sister-inlaw, Esther Jacobs, of Lima. His brother, Don, and a brother-in-law, Tom Kerrigan, are deceased. Chuck retired from Dayton Power & Light in May 1996. Dorothy is a homemaker. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, attending their grandchildren’s activities, and summering in Minnesota to camp and fish.
warm weather. Daughter Verena has to have therapy twice a week now since her cast is off. She will get an ankle brace that she will wear inside her shoe to help her support her ankle. She is very worn out after an hour session in therapy. It has kept me busier than usual taking her twice a week but I am glad to see her getting help. We are very thankful that she is not having the post-concussions any more, but she does get headaches quite often. Communion services were held in our church district last week. There were three new babies in our church and all of them are neighbors to us. Two of the babies are a set of twins which brings them even more attention. It looks like the mother has her hands full with the twins, a 1 1 /2-year-old son and a 5 1 /2-year-old daughter. The twins are a boy, Lyndon, and a girl, Lanette. Our church is having a diaper shower for them and lots of meals are being taken in. It is a big help to the family at such a time. I did get my red beets and peppers canned last week. I have some butternut squash here that someone gave to us. I would like to cook them and make a puree to use for baking. It tastes very close to pumpkin. Farmers are busy harvesting potatoes, beans, and corn. We would like to go pick up potatoes in some fields to have to store for winter use. The picker doesn’t get all the potatoes so the farmers let people go pick up what was
missed. Since our potatoes didn’t do well we will be glad to get some. Deer season for bow has also hunters opened. Joe was undecided if he would hunt deer or not. He always hunts with a gun, though, and that season opens up later. It is too nice to be sitting out here writing; time to get started with the laundry. Apple season, though, is still in full swing with lots of fresh cider on the menu and plenty of apples to be made into butter and breads. This is a delicious recipe for a homemade apple bread. Last week I shared apple cake, this recipe is just as good!
BIRTHS
WILT ANNA — Kyle and Amber Wilt, of Anna, announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Lynn Wilt, Sept. 11, 2011, at 3 a.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Famiy Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. She weighed 6 pounds, 7.4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Gary and Sarah Reynolds, of Bradford. Her paternal grandparents are Ginny Wilt, of Anna, and the late Robert Wilt. Her great-grandparents are Wayne and Beverly Wilt, of Anna. Her mother is the former Amber Reynolds, of Bradford.
RUIZ Rudy and Brooke Ruiz, of Sidney, announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Sophia Ruiz, Sept. 13, 2011, at 1:18 p.m. in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. She was welcomed home by her brothers, Cain Ruiz, 12, and Vincent Ruiz, 9, and by her sister, Isabelle Ruiz, 8. Her maternal grandparents are Mark and DarAPPLE BREAD lene Cathcart, of Sidney. Her paternal grandparents 1/2 cup of butter or are Kerry and Bonnie Scoggin, of Wapakoneta, and shortening the late Bobby Ruiz. 2 eggs Her great-grandmother is Darlene Martin, of 2 teaspoons baking Lakewood, Calif. powder Her mother is the former Brooke Cathcart, of Sid1/2 teaspoon cinna- ney. mon 1 1/2 cups of finely grated apples 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg NORTH BEND — Preheat oven to 350. Erica Renee Hubbert In a large mixing bowl, and Todd Alan Freisthcream butter and sugar. ler, both of Worthington, Add eggs one at a time, announce their engagebeating well after each ment and plans to marry one. Sift together all dry Oct. 22, 2011, in St. Catholic ingredients and mix in. Joseph’s Fold in apples. Pour bat- Church in North Bend. The bride-to-be is the ter into a greased loaf pan and bake 1 hour at daughter of Valerie Hubbert, of Cleves, and Terry 350. Makes one 1 loaf. Freisthler/Hubbert Hubbert, of Centerville, For photos, videos, Ind. She is a 2002 gradu- in Columbus. and stories about Amish ate of Seton High School Her fiance is the son communities across the in Cincinnati and re- of James and Suzann USA, “like” “The Amish ceived a Bachelor of Sci- Freisthler, of Sidney. He Cook Fan Page” on Face- ence in 2006 and a graduated from Sidney book or visit www.amish- Master of Education in High School in 2003 and 2010 from the Ohio from the Ohio State Unicookonline.com. State University. She is versity in 2008, where he employed as a high earned a Bachelor of Scischool biology teacher by ence. He is the owner-opthe South-Western erator of Crestview School District Landscape in Columbus.
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Horseback riding programs offered BELLEFONTAINE — YMCA Camp Willson offers two horseback riding programs this fall: Let’s Go For a Ride! will be offered Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 20, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Family and friends can take a horseback trail ride at YMCA Camp Willson’s Bar W Ranch. The staff-led onehour event takes riders throughout rolling hills and wooded trails. Trail riders must be at least 7. Ring rides are available for younger riders with an adult. The cost is $15 for trail ride, $10 for ring ride. Call YMCA Camp Willson at (800) 4230427 for registration in-
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formation and times available. Adult Women’s Horseback Riding Club meets Sunday afternoons through Oct. 30 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Adult women can share their love of horses, meet new friends, learn from ring lessons and enjoy scenic trail rides. Female instructors focus on safety, fun, and learning. With more than 45 horses to choose from, participants will ride a horse suitable for any riding level. Cost is $45 per session. Call (800) 423-0427 for registration information. Visit the website at w w w. y m c a c a m p w i l l son.org.
Board discusses committee The YMCA Board of Trustees discussed membership initiatives and the formation of a committee concerned with Christian emphasis during its September meeting. Mary Toal will chair the new committee.
The board also noted that this is the 25th anniversary year for the organization’s Heritage Club. The 150-member club comprises donors who have made provisions for the YMCA Endowment Fund in their wills.
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OPINION Friday, October 14, 2011
I N O UR V IEW Your hometown newspaper since 1891 Frank Beeson/Regional Group Publisher Jeffrey J. Billiel/Editor and Publisher Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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TO THE EDITOR
Don’t become numb To the editor: Once again Americans have watched news accounts regarding the execution of a convicted murderer. There was controversy over the evidence, and arguments made over whether justice was done or if an innocent man was put to death. Such debates are to be expected in a nation that cherishes justice and considers the taking of a life the most serious of society’s actions. Still, the same society stands by and allows the killing of 1.2 million unborn babies each year. These victims have no attorney and no judge carefully considers whether their rights are protected. They are guilty of nothing more than being inconvenient and unplanned. We cannot become numb to this: The same media outlets that intensely focus on a murderer’s execution will deride pro-life citizens as unreasonable. Media bias and the public relations efforts of organizations such as Planned Parenthood have combined to make many Americans view the taking of an unborn life to be a matter of “choice.” If you have doubts about what abortion really means, make use of the Internet. See graphic images of the results, and ask yourself if you would permit this being done to someone’s pet. Terry Pellman 1230 Turner Drive
Vote yes, change a life To the editor: This November the residents of the Botkins School District will face a difficult, but rewarding decision. I say difficult, because these are difficult times for many residents financially. I say difficult because it is hard to understand how renovation costs could approach new construction costs. I say difficult because many residents don’t see the need or have no dependent children enrolled in school. So you ask, “What can be rewarding about a decision to vote yes?” Even though these are trying times financially, with the assistance of the Ohio School Facilities Commission, Botkins School District residents will only have to pay 25 percent of the construction cost. It’s rewarding to know if we vote yes now, we won’t be financially burdened with 100 percent of the cost at a later date. Even though renovation on an as-needed basis is an alternative, the entire cost will be at the school district’s expense, exceed the amount of our share of new construction and leave us with a facility that will barely meet minimum standards. It is rewarding to know that voting yes and building a new facility is the most prudent use of our tax dollars. Even though you may find it difficult to see a need or may not have dependents that will directly benefit, consider the cost of ignorance. The voters who came before us recognized the need for a quality education and provided that opportunity for each of us. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing that in some small way you have made someone else’s life better. Vote yes and change a life, I will. Ken Koenig 420 E. State St Botkins
Volunteers recognized To the editor To Mike Bennett and his troop of volunteers, trustees of the Monumental Building, VFW Post 4239, citizens of Shelby County and the surrounding areas, including teachers and students, we appreciate the special send-off the veterans received on their recent trip to Washington, D.C. The tour of Arlington Cemetery, seeing the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Iwo Jima Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Wall area and World War II Memorial was really special. It was great to take part in the Korean and World War II ceremonies. All the meals were very, very good. There were four mail calls. Letters and cards were received from many people and students. All veterans received keepsakes. The welcome home was quite a surprise. This Korean War veteran and his caregiver are very grateful. Debra Wagner, 18035 Sidney-Fryburg Road Botkins John Mann, 431 E. Pinehurst St.
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Stop jobless discrimination, put Ohioans back to work cruitment and Across Ohio, hiring policies I’ve heard the that expressly same story deny unemagain and again. ployed AmeriPeople lose their cans from being jobs — then considered for they lose their positions. health insurStaffing agenance. After that, cies say employthey lose their ers instruct home or apartBrown them to look ment because reports through réthey can’t afford the mortgage or Sherrod Brown sumés from peoU.S. Senator ple currently rent. working-and not The best way to get our economy back the unemployed. Some jobs explicitly require on track and reduce our current employment as a deficit is to get people working again. Most peo- requirement for just applying for an available ple would rather be coljob. lecting a paycheck than collecting unemployment Tough enough insurance. Reducing unemployReceived letters ment is tough enough without some employers I’ve received letters refusing to even consider from Ohioans who have sent dozens of résumés a jobless applicants. The recent economic week looking for a job downturn has not disacross the state and across the country. These criminated against its victims. Millions of Amerare Ohioans who are icans in all types of jobshungry to get back to in fields from work. But according to a re- manufacturing to mancent report from the Na- agement-have been left tional Employment Law holding a pink slip through no fault of their Project (NELP), some employers, staffing agen- own. According to NELP, cies, and online job sites more than six million Americans have been jobare saying that if you don’t have a job, you can’t less for longer than six months. even apply for an open Earlier this month in position. Cleveland, I met a According to the report, some American em- woman laid off in 2008 from her job driving a ployers and staffing school bus. She landed an agencies are using re-
interview for another job driving a bus for a private company, but was told that the company had a policy of not hiring anyone who had been unemployed for six months or longer. And I just received a letter from a man in the Dayton area who was also laid off in 2008. Despite nearly 30 years of experience in his field, he was passed over for jobs time and time again. The longer he was unemployed, the harder he found it to get interviews or even a call back. He spent more than two years looking for a new job before landing a position last month — in a completely different industry — thanks to help from his neighbor.
Employers should have the right to hire staff according to their needs — and to factor in work experience. But they shouldn’t have the right to discriminate from the start and preemptively deny qualified workers a fair chance at a job they need. There’s no additional burden — no red tape, no extra paperwork — for businesses under this legislation. But it would outlaw employers from refusing to consider for employment someone merely because they are unemployed, and would ban the type of discriminatory language from job listings that NELP uncovered in its report.
Right direction
Since NELP’s report, at least one job-search These Ohioans — and website, Indeed.com, has others who work hard banned job listings with and play by the rules — this discriminatory landeserve a fair chance at a guage. This is a step in new job. A chance to com- the right direction, and pete on a level playing more employers and emfield — to have their réployment agencies sumés read and their should follow suit to help qualifications considered give more Americans the the same as any other opportunity to compete applicant. for an open position. That’s what the Fair This bill isn’t about Employment Opportutelling employers who nity Act of 2011 would do. they can and cannot hire. This bill would make it It’s about giving all illegal for employers and Americans — regardless employment agencies to of their employment staunfairly discriminate tus — an equal chance against unemployed job when it comes to finding seekers. a new job.
Fair chance
Managing Ohio’s energy resources ment of Natural ReFrom the very start of sources has a capital imthis General Assembly in provement backlog of January, I have cast a more than half a billion major light on Ohio’s dollars. There currently funding problems. In past aren’t enough funds to administrations, it has pay for these muchbeen the status quo to needed repairs to our raise taxes in order to parks and lakes. With make up for any shortage that in mind, money in funds. However, this Adams raised from the auction “solution” has only served reports process for oil and gas to worsen Ohio’s ecoJohn Adams land leases will provide nomic outlook by placing State Representative badly needed capital for a heavier burden on the 78th District the repair projects on taxpayers. This time around, the Ohio House of Repre- these public lands, including fundsentatives has discarded tax hikes ing for equipment, repairs and renovations associated with runas an answer to funding gaps, instead focusing on developing inno- ning these parks. vative alternatives to decrease the Manufacturing base financial strain on you and your More than simply providing a family. means to reverse some of our Creative fixes money problems, House Bill 133 will help to expand Ohio’s manuCreative fixes for our funding problems need not be complicated. facturing base, translating into The best way to make up for fiscal greater investments in our local shortages is to use what is readily economies and new jobs for our citizens. In creating the Oil and accessible to us. It is essential for Gas Leasing Commission, the Ohio’s government to exercise all state Legislature truly is helping the resources within its power to guard against more funding issues Ohio’s middle class. By tackling high gas prices, strengthening our in the future. As such, legislation state economy and addressing our that I sponsored was recently present funding predicament, signed into law that will allow House Bill 133 will offer targeted Ohio to take advantage of the relief for several persistent probabundance of natural gas and oil resources underneath state-owned lems currently affecting Ohioans. Some discussion has occurred land. regarding one of the main House Bill 133 establishes the Oil and Gas Leasing Commission, processes of drilling for oil and natural gas: that being hydraulic where it sets up a formal process fracturing. Some people have exfor entering into oil and gas propressed concern about this proceduction leases on state-owned land. Currently, the Ohio Depart- dure’s effects on the environment,
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particularly regarding water safety and consumption. However, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, there have been no “proven cases where the fracking process itself has affected water.” Ohio has fully anticipated the upcoming increase in hydraulic fracturing with Senate Bill 165 from last General Assembly where strict safeguards have been put in place to guard against this issue. In fact, because of Ohio’s strict rules, we have received national recognition from a group comprising both environmentalists and industry representatives.
Fiscal rut At its core, House Bill 133 will allow Ohio to help itself out of the fiscal rut it finds itself in today. I am always a proponent of new legislative strategies that emphasize our long history of self-reliance and innovation. Each new piece of legislation that addresses Ohio’s lingering economic concerns brings us that much closer to comprehensive solutions. While no one bill can completely erase our funding issues, House Bill 133 is an important stepping stone toward a more financially independent Ohio. Adams may be reached at (614) 466-1507 or by writing to Rep. John Adams, Ohio House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 14th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. You may also email his office at District78@ohr.state.oh.us.
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To the editor: Botkins is not the first to be offered state money for a new facility. Many in the area have taken that opportunity before us. In a sense, we have already helped to pay for their schools. Where people get nervous is when they see a new school go up and then, shortly after, there is a cry for operating money. Folks feel betrayed when this happens. I can’t say why it happened in other school districts, but I know that our administration and school board have always been frugal. There is no indication whatsoever that a new building would add to operational costs. We have the county’s best teachers and staff at an already very low cost to the taxpayer. Please support the new school levy. Jesse Kent 210 Roth St. Botkins
To the editor: The Shelby County Humane Society would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Big 4 Browns Backers for the Charity/Dinner Dance they held Oct. 8 on behalf of Agape Distribution and Shelby County Humane Society. The event was a huge success! It would not have been possible without the help of Richard McClain Auctions holding a spectacular auction, Agape Distribution donating wonderful door prizes and Fraternal Order of Eagles donating the Hall. And of course, those of us who attended had an amazing time! Your generosity will make a difference for our furry friends and help us launch our “Building for the Future” campaign. Please know how much you have helped. And remember: Don’t shop, adopt! Mike Lescowitch, President Shelby County Humane Society
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Scouts complete park projects BY TERRY PELLMAN RUSSIA — Two more members of the Russia Boy Scout Troop are nearing the final stages of the process to earn the coveted Eagle rank. They will join a long list of Eagle Scouts from the unit. Luke Goubeaux, son of Scoutmaster John Goubeaux, of Anna, and Theresa Petrocelli, of Sidney, completed a project to improve the buildings in the Russia Community Park. The sophomore at Sidney High School will soon be 16. Goubeaux was contacted by George Epperson, a member of the park board. He explained that there was sufficient work to be done to the buildings to warrant a project. The Scout began his planning and budget process, to see how much would be required to spruce up shelters, the restroom building and other structures on the park grounds. In addition to painting, there were repairs to the exteriors and replacement of some doors. The doors were provided compli-
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LUKE GOUBEAUX explains some of the exterior repairs to a building at Russia Community Park. ments of the Francis gray paint were applied Schulze Co., his father’s to the park structures. place of employment. The entire effort took The refreshment stand several weeks. Most of received a new set of the work was done on shingles on the roof, weekends, around the along with other over- busy schedules of all inhead repairs. volved. Goubeaux works Some of the struc- part time at CJ’s Hightures had been finished marks. in a red stain. The anVolunteers assisting nouncer’s booth was on Goubeaux’s project painted in off-white and were Steven Stickel, Phil blue, and was similarly Stickel, Joey Stickel, Anrepainted. drew Ball, Jordan Ball, Due to the color on John Goubeaux and Jeff the remaining struc- Goubeaux. They were tures, and the fact that joined by Dave Borchers, some of the wood tended Nick Fullenkamp, Tyler to absorb a lot of paint, Goubeaux, George Epthe project ended up re- person and Michael quiring more materials Busse. than originally anticiLike Goubeaux, pated. When all was said Stickel was notified by and done, 17 gallons of the park board of a proj-
STEVE STICKLE displays the renovations to the trash bin enclosure at Russia Community Park. ect possibility. He is the structures. The project son of Phil and Renee began the first week of Stickel, of Russia. He is August and was a sophomore at Russia wrapped up in early OcHigh School. tober. For his project, Stickel The new concrete slab was asked to work on an was done quickly. The entirely different type of detail work on the fence structure. The park has extension and painting an enclosed pen for trash was worked in around bins, but the concrete the beginning of the pad beneath the recepta- school year. cle was no longer large Stickel is also an acenough, creating mainte- complished long-disnance issues. The con- tance runner, having crete slab upon which gone to the state tournathe trash bins rest ment last year. needed to be extended. Assisting Stickel were That would require in an Phil Stickel, Joey extension of the wooden Stickel, Andrew Ball, fence surrounding the Jordan Ball, John dumpsters as well. The Goubeaux. Joe entire fencing would Goubeaux and Jeff then be painted to match Goubeaux. Also helping the rest of the park out were Dave Borchers,
Nick Fullenkamp, George Epperson, Michael Busse, Luke Goubeaux, Glen Schulze and Gary Schulze. The park board contributed most of the materials to the two projects. The boys explained that the board was very anxious to have the repairs done. Stickel found that the project was a good experience that provided the scouts an opportunity to give back to their community. He enjoys the planning and the chance to show leadership. Goubeaux said he appreciates the recreational aspect of Scouting but also likes the chance to develop leadership skills and become a better person. Both have been in the scouts since their childhood, and have thoroughly enjoyed the various outings and opportunities to get together for some fun. S c o u t m a s t e r Goubeaux expressed that the projects resulted in needed improvements. He emphasized that much work was done and that many others donated their time to finish the work.
Three candidates vie for school board seats
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him. He cites an example his involvement in the summer Houston festival. Knouff points out that he has been attending school board meetings, as well as two Ohio School Board Association workshops. He also took part in the community portion of the interview process in the hiring of new superintendent Larry Claypool.
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Hoying studies physical therapy RUSSIA — Jacob Hoying, a graduate of Russia High School, has is attending the College of Mount St. Joseph, in Cincinnati. Hoying, the son of Mark and Gina Hoying, of Russia, majors in physical therapy. His high school awards include Academic All-Ohio; the University of RIckester’s Young Leaders award; honor roll; three academic letters; senior class vice president; the College of Mt. St. Joseph Academic Achievement Scholarship; and the Sisters of Charity Scholar-
ship. Hoying’s high school activities include basketb a l l , baseball, Friends Hoying of Rachel club, National Honor Society, Academia, student council, Junior Council of World Affairs and marching band. He has also been a blood donor, Mass server, youth group leader and a St. Remy core group member.
Gambill attends Wright State HOUSTON — Erikka Gambill, a Houston High School graduate, has been accepted by Wright State University. She is the daughter of Pam and Rick Gambill, of Sidney, and plans to study nursing. In high school, she was on the honor roll and earned high honors. She played softball, was a member of the Environmental Club, and parGambill ticipated in all school musicals. She volunteered at Wilson Memorial Hospital and is an STNA. She works part time at Buffalo Wild Wings and at Elmwood Assisted Living.
Foster
Knouff explains that matters of education are familiar to him. His father is a retired teacher from the Sidney district, his mother is a teacher’s aide in Sidney, and his grandfather served on the Hardin-Houston Board of Education. If elected, Knouff would look forward to being involved with the completion of the building project for the new school. As for academics, Knouff believes that the school is in good shape as it seeks to make even further gains and to “get into that next level” and receive an Excellent rating. He states that the district was very close to that goal on the last
round of state testing. He feels that the staff and students possess the capability to achieve that. The candidate points out that the district may be looking for growth in some other areas as well. There are plans to raise enough money for a new athletic complex for outdoor sports. Knouff expresses caution is regard to how the utility costs in the new building will play out. He hopes that such costs can be contained, as well as other expenses such as bus maintenance.. Jason Foster, 3453 Millcreek Road, Sidney, is a Houston graduate, and works in engineering at Honda of America. Foster decided to run so that he could take part in some of the changes going on the district and be engaged in making more progress. Foster feels that the bringing together of the entire school system into one building will further unity within the staff and student body. He ex-
Armstrong graduates RUSSIA — Elizabeth Armstrong, of Russia, graduated from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. A total of 709 graduates this year represented 38 majors. There were 324 master’s degrees and 400 bachelor’s degrees conferred. The graduates hailed from 43 states and 15 countries. Graceland University was established in 1895 as a non-sectarian lib-
eral arts institution of higher learning. It operates campuses in Lamoni, Iowa and Independence, Missouri, and offers degree completion programs at three other sites — the Kirkwood Community College campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the Indian Hills Community College campus in Centerville, Iowa; and the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton, Mo.
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Wright-Moyer Road, Sidney. He is undertaking his second run for the school board. Mowery works as a staff accountant at a sportswear firm. Mowery wishes to serve on the school board to be able to be involved in the various aspects of the system in addition to being a Hardin-Houston parent. Mowery hopes to see the district build upon all the work already accomplished. He refers to “the great new facility that just opened up this year.” He sees the opportunity to build upon school spirit within the community. According to Mowery, “The main challenge is a lot of uncertainty, as far as a lot of the state funding.” Mowery credits the district for doing well in “staying ahead of the curve” in addressing the matter. He knows that keeping the district in good condition will be the main effort going forward. Mowery hopes to see the district move forward, including providing the best support for families in the district. He states, “I’m very open-minded. I feel that I could come in there and represent members of our district with that open-mindedness” and listen to the ideas and concerns of residents to “find the best possible solution” to matters facing the district.
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How many calories should I consume? DR. WALa good amount LACE: I’m 17, of high-energy and I’m 5 feet 4 fruits and veginches tall, and etables, which I weigh 120 are also calorie pounds. I befriendly. lieve this is my perfect weight. DR. WALEventually, I LACE: My best will start work’Tween friend and I ing out, so that I 12 & 20 have been best can consume a friends for over Dr. Robert bit more food, 10 years. She is Wallace but until that dating a guy at time, I want to the moment, maintain my perfect but I’m not, so that weight by consuming means that occasionally healthy foods and I’m invited to go with counting calories. I have them when they go out. a booklet that allows me I usually go, but I alto count all the calories ways pay for my own exI plan to consume. Also, penses. My friend’s most boxed, canned and boyfriend is cute and frozen foods provide also a flirt. Several calorie counts. So, can times he has tried to hit you tell me how many on me when my friend calories I should con- wasn’t around. sume to maintain my Last week, he asked weight? — me if I’d go out with him perfect Becky, Lincoln, Neb. if he broke up with my BECKY: The human friend. I told him that I body requires 18 calories think so. Now I’m startdaily to maintain one ing to feel guilty bepound of weight. Since cause I know my friend you want to maintain a would be terribly debody weight of 120 pressed if this happounds, simply multiply pened. Should I let him 120 times 18 and the know that I wouldn’t go total daily calories come out with him, or should to 2160. Consume more I just see how things than that daily amount work out? — Nameless, and you will gain Tupelo, Miss. weight. Consume less NAMELESS: Your and you will lose weight. conscience has saved Once you start working you from losing your out, you can add to the best friend. Let Romeo 2160 calories the know immediately that amount of calories that you have decided not to you burn exercising. To go out with him maintain your proper whether or not he weight, make sure your breaks up with your eating pattern includes friend. Also, do not ac-
company this couple on any more outings! DR. WALLACE: This past summer, I met a guy while I was visiting my cousin in Charleston, S.C. We dated several times and had great fun. We decided to keep in touch. I’ve emailed him about 10 times, and he has only responded once. I now realize that I really like this guy, so I called him last night and told him how I felt about him. All he said was that he will always remember me, and will always think of me as a good friend. I was disappointed in our conversation. Do you think he is sending me a message? — Disappointed, Elizabethtown, N.C. DISAPPOINTED: His message is pretty clear. He’s telling you he’s not interested in a relationship with you at this time. 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.
HOROSCOPE 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. 15, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s important you get more sleep now, because the Sun is opposite your sign. Respect your need for more rest while you focus on partnerships. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Act on your urge to get better organized, because this is what you want to do. You need to sort out your things in an orderly way. (This is a good idea, since many of you are collectors.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Because you’re in a playful mood, accept invitations to have fun. Enjoy sports, playful times with children and the arts. Romance can blossom! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Continue to focus on home, family and domestic issues. This is where your top priorities are at the moment. You need to feel secure about where you live. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The pace of your days is still accelerating! Accept this, and go with the flow. This is not the time to stay at home. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Not only are you focused on money, earnings and your possessions at this time, you’re also giving thought to your values. Ask yourself: What really matters in life? LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You still have an op-
portunity to energize yourself and recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. You also attract important people and special opportunities to you. Yay! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Because your birthday is looming ahead, take some time to figure out what you want your new year to be all about. When you define your goals, they will be more likely to materialize. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Talk to friends and groups about your hopes for the future. Their feedback will help you now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s as if you’re in the limelight now, which is why bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs notice you more than usual. Fortunately, they see you in a positive light. (Milk this for all it’s worth.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Travel or further study will excite you now. You have a strong
yearning for something different. You want to get outta Dodge! Meet new people today. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Focus on details about shared property, wills, inheritances, insurance matters and debt. Boring? Yes. Needs to be done? Yes. Do whatever you can to wrap up loose ends and make some headway here. YOU BORN TODAY You have a marvelous mind and a way with words. And you like to be provocative! Many of you are well-read and knowledgeable, and you are certainly wonderful conversationalists. However, you can be controversial. (This rarely bothers you, because you are secretly outrageous.) In the year ahead, an important choice will present itself to you. Choose wisely. Birthdate of: Mario Puzo, author; Paige Davis, actress/TV host; Chris de Burgh, singer/songwriter.
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TODAY IN HISTORY CROSSWORD HOROSCOPE Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 a littleis bitFriday, of chance and a lot of Both Today Oct. 14, Lady Luck are to playThere promithe 287th daylikely of 2011. nent roles in your personal affairs are 78 days left in the year. during coming months. Although both Today’s Highlight in Hiswill make your life easier, one factors tory: particular event will be especially outstanding. On Oct. 14, 1960, Demo(Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t LIBRApresidential cratic candidate waste your time dealing with a subJohn F. Kennedy suggested ordinate instead of the head honcho, the ideayouofmust a Peace Corps because know you’re not going to get anywhere. Goaudience directly to addressing an while head of theat class. ofthe students the University (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Once ofSCORPIO Michigan in Ann Arbor. you have thought an important deciOn this date: sion through, act in accordance with ■way In you 1066, under the haveNormans reasoned things out. Don’t yield the to an impulsive reaction. William Conqueror de(Nov. 23-Dec. — SAGITTARIUS feated the English at the21) BatAn imaginative product of your ingetle of Hastings. nuity may actually have profitable ■ In 1586, Mary, of possibilities. If you followQueen your plans, you have a chance good in results. Scots, went on for trial EngCAPRICORN (Dec. 19) — land, accused of 22-Jan. committing Two separate situations in which treason against Queen Elizayou’re involved might have a chance beth I. (Mary beheaded of fusing together was very nicely. It’ll be intoFebruary 1587.) your advantage to tie them together to see1890, what youDwight can do. ■ In D. AQUARIUS (Jan.34th 20-Feb.president 19) — Both Eisenhower, your instincts and logic will be operofating theat full United force, soStates, see if youwas can born in Denison, link them together inTexas. order to more greatly possibilities for ■ Inenhance 1912,your Theodore Roosuccess. campaigning for the sevelt, PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — There presidency, was shot in the is a strong possibility that a chance chest in Milwaukee. Deremark made by someone who works spite thewhere wound, hearewent in a place big things happening will put you something ahead with a onto scheduled substantial. Keep your ears open. speech. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If ■ Indoing 1939, a German Uyou’re reasonably well with boat and sank your torpedoed work and seem to be on a the roll, don’t beRoyal too eagerOak, to call ait aBritish day. Get HMS things done while everything is going battleship anchored at Scapa your way. Flow in Scotland’s Orkney IsTAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Don’t lands; 833social of the more than count your involvements as 1,200 menYou aboard were wasted hours. need some interaction with fun people as a break from killed. the of the working Field world. ■harshness In 1944, German Make time for them, because they’ll Marshal Erwin Rommel comlift your spirits. mitted suicide rather than GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Play it cool for best results. for Don’tallegedly disclose the face execution hand you’re holding until yourAdolf counconspiring against terpart reveals his or hers. Chances Hitler. are you’ll be the one who is holding a ■ In 1947, Air Force test trump. pilot Charles E. (“Chuck”) CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It might fall(YAY’-gur) to you to mediate a sticky Yeager broke the situation betweenas twohe close friends. sound barrier flew the Don’t back off from this unwanted reexperimental Bell XS-1 (later sponsibility if you know you can reX-1) solverocket things. plane over Muroc LEOLake (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t delay Dry in California. going important if ■ after In an 1961, theobjective Frank you believe the favorable conditions Loesser (LEH’-sur) musical you’re now experiencing may only be “How to Succeed in Business temporary. Strike while the iron is Without smoking. Really Trying,” starVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. — PierIf you ring Robert Morse 22) as J. think you Finch, have a solution that would repont opened on resolve a misunderstanding between Broadway. two close friends, speak up. It’s im■ Inyou1977, singer Bing portant do so while both parties are in a forgiving mood. Madrid, Crosby died outside COPYRIGHT Spain, at age2011 74. UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.
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100 years Oct. 14, 1911 From all appearances it looks as if the local option election contest in the Probate Court will Tuesday Wednesday LOCAL OUTLOOK Today Tonight Saturday Sunday Monday be a long, drawn out affair. Representatives of both sides of the question have copied the names of all the voters of Partly Partly Mostly Partly Partly Partly Mostly the city at the recent cloudy cloudy sunny cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy election from the poll with 50% with west with west High: 68° with 30% High: 55° with 30% books on file at the city chance of winds 10 winds 15 chance of Low: 48° Low: 40° chance of auditor’s office and there showers to 15 mph to 20 mph showers showers A cold front will pass is a possibility of every High: 65° Low: 42° High: 58° High: 68° High: 60° through early today so exvoter at the election Low: 48° Low: 45° Low: 45° pect temperabeing called upon to testures to tify in court. However, drop and neither side is giving out winds to any information as to pick up. what will be presented We still c o u l d at the hearing on Oct. Temperature Precipitation Sunrise/Sunset have a 24. High Wednesday . . . . . . . . 67 24 hours ending at 7 a.m.none Friday’s sunset . . . . 6:59 p.m. few lin––––– gering showers this morning. Low Wednesday. . . . . . . . . 52 Month to date . . . . . . . . . 0.02 Saturday’s sunrise . 7:47 a.m. P.R. Taylor today anYear to date . . . . . . . . . . 42.05 Saturday’s sunset . . 6:57 p.m. nounced that he has withdrawn as a candiSource: The Sidney Wastewater Treatment Plant, official weather reporting station for date for the office of city Shelby County, and the U.S. Naval Observatory. For current daytime conditions, low/high solicitor on the Republitemperatures, go to AccuWeather.com. can ticket. ––––– The Park Place MisNational forecast sion Aid Society met yesCity/Region Forecast highs for Friday, Oct. 14 Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy High | Low temps terday afternoon at the Forecast for Friday, Oct. 14 chapel and elected offiMICH. cers for the coming year. Cleveland The following were seToledo 61° | 56° lected; Mrs. J.W. Barker, 61° | 54° president; Mrs. John Youngstown Prather, vice president; 65° | 56° Mrs. Dora Jenkins, secMansfield PA. 59° | 52° retary; and Mrs. Fred Born, treasurer.
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Myasthenia symptoms noted DEAR DR. receptor on the DONOHUE: Will muscle. Upon you please exreaching the replain myasthenia ceptor, the muscle In gravis? Has modcontracts. ern medical care myasthenia improved the gravis, receptors quality of life of a are clogged with person diagnosed antibodies. The with this disease? To your connection beWhat exactly is tween muscle and good it? How is the thynerve cannot take mus involved? health place. The muscle Muscles and Dr. Paul G. makes only a nerves are inweak response. Donohue volved too, aren’t Antibodies are they? — C.K. products of the immune ANSWER: A little system. Myasthenia, background information therefore, is another auis needed. Nerves prod toimmune disease, an illmuscles into action by re- ness where the immune leasing a chemical mes- system attacks its own senger called body — here, the nerveacetylcholine. It swims muscle connection. across the gap between The signs of myasthemuscle and nerve, and at- nia are muscle weakness taches to muscles like a on repeated use of the ship docks at a pier. The muscle and early muscle pier is actually called a fatigue. The eyelids droop.
Chewing, speaking and swallowing are accomplished only with great difficulty. Double vision is common, because the eye muscles of the two eyes no longer work together. Arms and legs become weak. Early on, myasthenia comes in periods of worsening and periods with less obvious involvement. The thymus gland in the upper chest functions abnormally in 75 percent of myasthenia patients. It is believed to be one big source of the antibodies that block acetylcholine from reaching muscles. Today’s medicines allow an upbeat approach to treatment for most patients. In some, however, it remains a disabling illness. The medicine most often used in treatment is Mestinon (pyridostig-
mine). It increases the amount of acetylcholine reaching muscles. It’s not the only medicine available for treatment. In many instances, removal of the thymus gland produces a marked improvement in the illness. When to perform a thymectomy is a call made by the doctor taking care of a myasthenia patient. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Readers may also order health newsletters from www.rbmamall.com.
Trash talking creates a stink after couple reconcile DEAR ABBY: our family, my When my son husband told Lyle “Lyle” told my he knew from the husband and me beginning that all that his wife, the things he had “Becky,” was leavbeen told about ing him and takBecky were true. ing their kids Well, today my where he would son announced to not be able to see us that he and Dear them, we were Becky are back toAbby shocked. Lyle congether! We are Abigail sulted an attorstunned. Abby, ney, filed for Van Buren please warn peodivorce that day, and got a ple who are considering restraining order to keep divorce to keep their Becky from running off mouths shut, because with the kids. spreading dirt helps no We begged them to go one and can cause real to counseling. As things problems later. progressed, Lyle learned Any advice on how to about several of Becky’s deal with this mess now? affairs, her drug use and — WISH WE WERE her chronic lying, and told NEVER TOLD us every awful, shocking DEAR WISH: While detail. He also made sure I’m not a doctor, I am preour entire family knew scribing a healthy dose of about his lying, cheating, collective amnesia for conniving wife. As talk your family. It’s the only began to circulate around way you’ll be able to look
Becky in the eye. Your son was lining up allies when he trashed her. Whether or not what he said about her was true or exaggerated, no one will regard her — or him — quite the way they did. What a shame. DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, “Bernice,” hasn’t spoken to me since her son and I were married four years ago. We got along well prior to the wedding, but because I didn’t let her make major decisions in the wedding she stopped speaking to me. I have done everything I can to mend our relationship — sent her letters of apology, birthday gifts, etc. — still no response. My husband is in the middle. I have really had it with Bernice and don’t want to try to mend fences
with her any longer, but my husband is very close to his mom and wants me to keep trying. What can I do? Please help. — DAUGHTER-IN-LAW DILEMMA DEAR DAUGHTERIN-LAW: Your husband isn’t in the middle. His mother has been trying to push you out in left field for four years, and he is unwilling to put his foot down and stop her. If you’re smart, you will take the high road and continue with the gifts on special occasions. With luck, she’ll continue to ignore them and you won’t have to tolerate her. A mother-in-law who carries a grudge and thinks her “suggestions” are ironclad is a bona fide burden. Be glad you don’t have to suffer her presence, and keep your fingers crossed.
Oct. 14, 1936 The Sidney Rotary Club will present to the public of Sidney its third annual Charity Ball to be held at the Armory on Saturday evening Nov.14. Plans for this annual affair have gotten underway with the appointment of the general chairman, Norbert Pointer by George Gagoudy, president of the local club. ––––– Donald Curtner, young Democrat of Sidney, who has been campaigning over the state with the RooseveltDavey caravan for the past few weeks, will be one of the speakers when the caravan makes a swing through Shelby County early next week. A number of local Democrats and candidates will accompany the caravan. ––––– The Sidney High School Yellow Jackets missed defeating the Piqua Indians in a Miami Valley League game at Piqua last night by the closest of margins. The Jackets lost the ball game in the final quarter by the score of 15 to 12. A safety in the first period and a successful point after touchdown on the muddy field made the Piqua win possible.
50 years Oct. 14, 1961 The Botkins High School band took first place in the Class A division of the band contest that featured the opening night of the 33rd annual Bradford Pumpkin Show here Tuesday night. Second place in the class A division went to the band representing
Minster High School, with St. Henry winning third prize. ––––– Members of the Chamber of Commerce met for their October meeting. Following a chicken dinner in the Presbyterian Church room, Dale dinner Hirschfield opened the meeting and matters of civic interest were discussed. Plans to organize a Boy Scout Troop were brought before the meeting and Arthur Hagen was elected to head the new organization. ––––– Two Shelby County breeders of Jersey cattle are scheduled to be among exhibitors from 23 states and Canada in the 1961 All-American Jersey show and sale opening Saturday at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus. The two Jersey Breeders are Ray W. Sherer, of Rock Lea Farm and Thomas Schindel, both from the Maplewood area.
25 years Oct. 14, 1986 Will it or won’t it flow again? That is the question facing Port Jefferson Village Council concerning the old flowing well in the village. On Monday night council will again consider whether or not to restore the site of the artesian well at Canal and Walnut Street. The well is now in a dilapidated condition and is not operating. Council had voted Sept. 8 to restore the well but there is now a dispute over one of the votes cast, according to Stephen Councilman Butterfield. The Fire Department has pledged $2,000 in matching funds, but there have been no other donations. ––––– Lisa Bohman was crowned Miss Oktoberfest 1986 Saturday night. She reigned over the 12th annual festivities which drew more than 100,000 people to the Auglaize community of Minster. ––––– Shelby County Republican party opened their headquarters on North Main Avenue. Participating in the Grand Opening were James Davis, 81st District; Shelby County Commission candidate Frederick McGowan, Shelby County Auditor candidate Jacque Mintchell, and Lorraine Holly, chairperson of the Republican headquarters. The headquarters are located next to the Wise Owl.
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Submit resume to: AMS 330 Canal St. Sidney, Oh 45365
Machine Opr./ Assembly positions: $10.00
Fax: (937)498-0766
Plastic Injection positions: $7.75
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Quality Control Inspectors: $9.00 Truck Mechanics (Certified): D.O.E. CNC Machine tors: $16-$20
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Applications and resumes will be accepted until 4:00pm on October 28, 2011. For further information, refer to our website:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Selling full product line via telephone. Quote price and delivery of stock items and buyouts.
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REQUIREMENTS: 8 Years experience inside sales/ customer service. Bachelor's degree/ equivalent experience. Strong sales, math, telephone, communication and organizational skills. Uncompromising commitment to customer service. *Ability to pass drug screen
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We are looking for a highly motivated person with clerical skills for a full time position. Ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, possess excellent computer and communication skills, and strong organizational skills. Degree not required but preferred. DRIVER MANAGER Position involves managing the activities of a group of Regional Drivers primarily via computer and telephone to ensure the efficient & safe transport of our customers' goods. This involves communicating instructions to drivers about freight pick-up and delivery, transmitting load assignments, routing, trip planning, replying to driver questions, and promoting driver safety, etc. Ideal candidate must possess excellent computer, communication, time-management and decision making skills. Prior supervisory/management experience desired and 2 or 4 year degree preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. For consideration send resume to
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PIQUA, 800 Block of Clark Avenue, Thursday thru Saturday, 9am-3pm. Multi Family Sale! Lots of everything! All sizes of clothes (boy & girl), shoes, DVDs, CDs, games, furniture, books, electronics, toys & more. SIDNEY, 10121 Northmore Drive, Friday, 9am-2pm & Saturday, 9am to Noon. Guns, knives, bow and hunting equipment, girls & juniors clothes, furniture & household goods, car. SIDNEY, 1445 Broadway, Saturday, 8am-2pm. Fireplace accessories, kitchen cookware/ miscellaneous, Halloween/ Christmas decorations, large area rugs, bookcases, desk/ chair, WVU Mountaineer apparel, men's & kids golf clubs, all size bedding, men's, women's, girls clothes & coats, lots of miscellaneous. Proceeds go to Sidney Band Orlando Trip!
SIDNEY, 150 Gemini Drive, Friday & Saturday, 8am-4pm. End of the season garage sale! Lots of clothing (some even brand new!), household items, industrial sewing machine, primitive cabinets, Home Interiors and much more!
SIDNEY, 1681 Wildwood Drive. Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-12. Boys 10 speed, computer printer, Phaltzgraff dishes, collectible pop bottle and cans and other items, boys clothes size 5, toys, breadmaker, prom dresses, Fisher Price battery operated 4-wheeler, much more!
SIDNEY, 402 Oakleaf (off Fairview Drive), Saturday only! 8am-4pm, 2 FAMILY SALE. Household items, motorcycle, furniture, Amish furniture, pie safe, oak curio cabinet, lots of miscellaneous
SIDNEY 1901 Cheryl Place. Friday and Saturday 9-5. 3 FAMILY SALE!!!! TV's, antique table, outdoor furniture, camping supplies, children's clothing and toys, lots and lots of miscellaneous.
SIDNEY, 717 West North Street, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, Exercise bike, small air compressor, old car jacks, school chair desk, dial phone, deep fryer, 4" PVC pipe, many other items
SIDNEY 2115 Westminster Dr. Thursday & Friday 9am-4pm, Recliner, loveseat, kitchen & Christmas dishes, Holiday decorations, new sink, shelves, misses & plus size clothing, name brand shoes, bedding, home decor, so much more, priced to sell, come and browse SIDNEY 218 W Parkwood Street. Thursday & Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-11. Entertainment centers (2), sofa (6 ft) very good condition, 20" TV's (2), 13" TV, new VHS player, VHS tapes, girls clothes size 10-14, misses size 16-18, coins, marbles, Nextar GPS, cargo organizer for Ford Escape 2007-2012, Wagner Ware, fall and Christmas decorations, candles, Harlequin books, table saw, bike rack, jet ski, Vera Bradley, miscellaneous items.
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ROUTE DRIVER Burke Petroleum is a local company looking for a route driver.
SIDNEY, 760 Johnston Drive, Saturday, 9am-4pm & Sunday, 10am-3pm. Gigantic two family moving sale: furniture, electronics, appliances, toys, games, clothes, decorations, kitchenware, tools, books, collectibles, linens, garden supplies, sports equipment, men's, women's and children's items and lots more. TIPP CITY, 620 Lantana Court, October 13, Noon-6pm; 14, 9am-5pm; 15, 9am-5pm. Estate Sale! Caldera spa, Stanley dining set, antiques, collectibles, framed artwork, decorator items, furniture, household, lawn, garden, shop. Must see this merchandise. Everything must go. TROY, 3080 Troy Sidney Road. Saturday & Sunday 9-5. Cleaning out, low prices, clothing, collectibles, household, costumes, GI Joe's and assorted action figures, Hot Wheels, auto collectibles, miscellaneous video game accessories.
Requirements are: CDL, Haz-Mat, Brakes, Tanker dorsement and driving experience.
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Part Time direct care professional positions available
Buschur Electric Inc. is accepting applications for a generator technician. Applicant should be familiar with the mechanical and electrical workings of generators and transfer switches. 2 to 4 years of experience in mechanical work and electrical work is a plus, but we will train. Competitive wages and benefits package. Interested parties should send resume to: Buschur Electric Inc. P. O. Box 107 Minster, OH 45865
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Drivers needed for casual work. Help needed for both weekday and weekend work. CDLA and recent tractor trailer experience required.
Champaign Residential Services has Part-Time openings available in Auglaize, Miami and Shelby Counties. Various hours are available, including mornings, evenings, weekends and overnights. Paid training is provided.
Call Continental Express at 800/497/2100 or apply www.continentalexpressinc.com
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Requirements: a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and a criminal background check.
Services LLC, 900 Gressel Drive, Delphos, Ohio 45833. Truck Drivers Needed - Dedicated Lanes Available – Home Daily Dedicated Runs Now Available – We also need long haul, regional and part-time company drivers – We also welcome Owner Operators to apply – Great benefits package and modern equipment – Qualifications are a good MVR, Class A CDL and two years OTR experience – Call Shawn at (888)465-6001 ext. 806 for details or apply in person 10am thru 3pm.
Applications will be accepted Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Auglaize County information: Apply in person or mail applications to: 13101 Infirmary Road, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
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Psychiatrist/ Nurse Practitioner WANTED Small, but expanding private practice mental health agency seeking part-time psychiatrist and/or nurse practitioner to serve the psychiatric needs of adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of mental health issues. Competitive wages and student loan repayment opportunities. Call 419 222-7180 for further information or fax resume to 419 228-8439 ✖●✖●✖●✖●✖●✖●✖●✖●✖
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Miami and Shelby County Information: Apply in person or Mail applications to: 405 Public Square #373 Troy, OH 45373 937-335-6974
DRIVERS *$0.40/Mile *Home Weekly *4 wks vacation/yr *Midwest/Southeast *Health/Dental/Life
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Semi Truck Driver Class A CDL Call Lambdin Hughes Trucking (937)492-4998 (937)538-6915
Please mail resume to: Winner Trucking Inc PO Box 39 Osgood, OH 45351
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Cheeseman LLC Fort Recovery, OH is seeking an individual to manage the weekend freight transfer operation This position will have the responsibility to drive change, reduce costs, improve efficiencies, safety, exceed current service levels, cooperate and communicate in multi-terminal 24/7 fast paced work environment and utilize established systems and processes. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience and success in managing people, multidoor cross dock operations, and logistics with exceptional skills in leadership, communications, data mgmt, and computer processes.
CANAL PLACE Apartments. Reasonable rates. Utilities Included. Metro Accepted. Toll free: (888)738-4776. COUNTRY SETTING 2 bedroom townhouse. No one above or below! Appliances, washer & dryer, fireplace, garage, water & trash included. (937)498-4747 www.1troy.com DISCOVER PEBBLEBROOK Village of Anna. 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes & ranches. Garages, appliances, washer & dryer. Close to I-75, Honda, 20 miles from Lima. (937)498-4747 www.1troy.com
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FT. LORAMIE, 1 bedroom apartment. $305 month plus utilities. Appliances, washer/dryer, AC included. Deposit/lease. (937)423-5839
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1, 2 & 3 bedroom, appliances, fireplace, secure entry. Water & trash included, garages. (937)498-4747 Carriage Hill Apts. www.1troy.com 1 BEDROOM apartments, Sidney and Botkins, appliances, air, laundry, patio, no pets $335-$385, (937)394-7265 1 BEDROOM, upstairs, 768 Foraker. Includes: water/ trash, appliances. No pets. Deposit required. $345, (937)638-5707. 1520 SPRUCE. 2 bedroom apartment, $420 month, $200 Deposit. Air, laundry, no pets. Call for showing. (937)710-5075 2 BEDROOM. 553 Amelia Court. All appliances, garage. $575 Monthly + deposit, (937)492-9305. 2 BEDROOM apartment, Sidney, appliances, air, washer/ dryer hookup, trash paid, no pets, $430, (937)394-7265 2 BEDROOM, Botkins, next to school. $375. Metro accepted. (937)394-2221 2 BEDROOM, Great refurbished double, air, attached garage, appliances, w/d, basement, new thermopanes, references (937)492-7205 2 BEDROOM, range and refrigerator, washer/ dryer hook-up. $300 deposit, $349 month. NO PETS. (937)726-6348 2 BEDROOMS, 301 S. Miami, $390, 528 1/2 S. Miami, $375, No pets, (937)498-8000 2 BEDROOMS, Sidney, 1 car attached garage, CA, $525. Move in special, (937)638-4468. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, spacious duplex, Sidney, appliances, air, laundry hookup, new carpet, no pets, $530, (937)394-7265 ANNA, Large 2 & 3 Bedroom duplexes, attached garage, no pets gemstoneofanna.com (937)538-6793
7.625 ACRES. 13970 Meranda Rd. Anna. Asking $45,750 OBO. Call (937)497-0050 to make an offer.
FOR SALE/ rent to own! 314 South Miami. Updated 4 Bedroom. Option money required. (937)526-4318
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
IMMEDIATE OPENING
SNOWBIRD DREAM, full furnished extra clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home, adult park in central Florida. $55,000 firm. Lot rent $155. Park includes par 3 golf course. (937)773-2358, (937)335-0765.
COUNTY MEADOWS For sale: 2 Double wide homes, fireplace, family room. 3 to 4 bedroom homes, MUST SEE! Single wide homes available for lease option. Call and ask how! (937)497-7763
(937)492-3450 ✰✰✰ St. Marys Avenue Apartments $250 Deposit Special! Most utilities paid, off street parking, appliances, NO PETS! 2 bedroom, $475 month (937)489-9921
3 BEDROOM house. Appliances furnished. $600 monthly including late fee of $50. Deposit required. 633 3rd Ave. No pets. (937)394-2687 3-4 BEDROOM, double, 210 East Grove (off St. Mary's), stove, refrigerator. $500 rent/ deposit. (937)658-2026 725 CAMPBELL, single home. Range, refrigerator, washer/ dryer hookup. NO PETS! $650 month. (937)726-0273 919 BROADWAY, Piqua. Newly remodeled, large 1 bedroom house, $433 monthly. (937)573-6917
SEED WHEAT, Wellman & Seed Consultants, JD1590 No-Till Drills for Rent. Call (419)236-2571 or (419)753-2321. STRAW $2. Small squares, clean. Maplewood. (937)492-3819 WANTED: Used motor oil for farm shop furnace. (937)295-2899
SEASONED FIREWOOD $160 per cord. Stacking extra, $130 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047
S O F A / L O V E SEAT/ROCKER RECLINER Navy blue, leather, glass coffee and end tables. 3 light oak bar stools. Excellent condition. (937)538-6817 (937)538-0642
ADULT MOVIES, still in factory seal, great selection, $4 each. Call (419)738-1128 evenings, leave message if no answer or (567)356-0272. CHRISTMAS TREE, 7 Foot with stand, good condition, $80 obo (937)658-3351 CORNHOLE GAMES and bags. Have games ready to go! Order early for Christmas. You name it, I'll paint it. (937)489-2668
REMODELED 3 bedroom 206 W. Main, Anna. Basement, detached garage. One block from school. $600 plus deposit (937)394-7117 RENT TO OWN: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Sidney with full basement and detached garage, pond, and Stone wood burner outside. $619 month 100% financing. (937)558-5734 www.neonhomes.com SMALL, COZY house, great for single or small family. Safe neighborhood, shopping, recently remodeled. Pets negotiable. (937)492-5280
DOWNTOWN SIDNEY across from courthouse, professional office space, 3 offices, handicapped bathroom, 1260 sq. ft., AC, large reception area, $550 month, (937)489-9921
HOYER LIFT, with 2 slings, excellent condition, Hospital air mattress with pump & cover, excellent condition, (937)498-1804 METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal. Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)451-1566 or (937)214-0861. STOVE PIPE 6 inch ceiling support kit with stainless steel pipe (6 inch). 2 pieces of 2 foot and 2 pieces of 3 foot. (937)295-3688
CONSOLE PIANO, Yamaha 42", very good condition. Tuned, $1100, (937)339-8022.
CATS, Free cats to good indoor homes only, neutered & spayed call (937)492-8164 CATS Seven cats need loving homes. Family is moving and don't want to take them to the shelter. FREE!!! (937)498-9793 CHOCOLATE LABS, 11 week old puppies, CKC, females, shots, wormed, vet checked, THE BEST FAMILY DOG! $300 cash, (937)658-3242 JACK RUSSELLS, 2 males. short hair, light brown & white, 6 months and 1 year, $100 each, (937)295-3688
MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, AKC registered, health guaranteed, shots are UTD, wormed. Long coated, 2 reds, 2 chocolates and 1 black/silver dapple. Males $200. Females, $275. (937)667-1777, (937)667-0077
OBEDIENCE CLASSES by Piqua Dog Club Starts October 24th at Piqua Armory. Bring current shot records www.piquadogclub.com (937)663-4412
KITTENS, 8 weeks old, extremely friendly, litter trained, all different colors, free to good homes, Calico mother, beautiful loving cat, free to good home, (937)726-7940
KITTENS, Free to good homes, all orange, Cute, healthy and litter box trained. Call (419)629-3719 LAB PUPPIES, full blooded, $225. Shihpoo puppies (Shih Tzu/ Poodle), $250. All puppies have shots and worming. (937)726-2189 YORKSHIRE TERRIERS, 1 golden female $650, 1 male $400. Vet checked. 2 male Maltese, $350 each. 1 female extra extra small $500. CASH ONLY! (937)332-1370 or leave message.
WANTED: junk cars and trucks. Cash paid. Free removal. Get the most for your junker. Call us (937)732-5424.
2005 FORD Focus SE, Automatic, Great condition, 47,000 miles, $9,000 (937)698-5127
WANTED, Model A cars and parts, engines, wheels, non running, call (937)658-1946, (937)622-9985 after 6pm
Call 877-844-8385
HAND GUN, .38 Taurus revolver model 82, 4" barrel, blue, in excellent condition, with shells and gun pouch, $270, (937)846-1276.
CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up. Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019 WE PAY cash for your old toys! Star Wars, GI Joes, He-Man, Transformers, and much more. (937)638-3188.
Ajax ~ Female Lab Boxer
Herbie ~ male Shepherd mix
Holly ~ Female NeNe ~ Female Beagle Jack/Rat Terrier
Shelby County Humane Society 937-622-0679
St. Rt. 66 Midway Between New Bremen & Minster
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Buck Eyes An inside look at Ohio State football WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
BUCKEYE BRAIN BUSTERS
NAME: Steve Bellisari. HOMETOWN: Boca Raton, Fla. OHIO STATE YEARS: 19982001 HIGHLIGHTS: Bellisari was a three-year starter at quarterback whose inconsistency frustrated fans and coaches. He threw for 5,377 yards and 33 touchdown passes, but was intercepted 27 times. AFTER OSU: Bellisari was drafted as a safety in the sixth round by the St. Louis Rams. After being cut, he played for several arena football teams. He is a medical equipment sales representative in Dallas.
1: What was the first year Ohio State players got buckeye leaves on their helmets? 2: What position did 1955
Heisman Trophy winner Howard ‘Hopalong’ Cassady play on OSU’s baseball team? 3: Who was the first Ohio State Heisman Trophy winner to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season?
SAY WHAT?
RECRUITING UPDATE
“I’ve seen him throw more balls out of bounds than to his teammates, yet they throw constantly with him.”
4: Who is Illinois’ career
rushing leader? 5: Who is Illinois’ career leader
in quarterback sacks? Answers: 1. 1967; 2. Shortstop; 3. Archie Griffin; 4. Robert Holcombe (1994-97); 5. Simeon Rice (1992-95)
— Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce talks about Buckeyes quarterback Joe Bauserman..
Cardale Jones, who signed with Ohio State in 2011, is gray shirting at Fork Union Military Academy,. He is sharing time with two other players at quarterback. Jones is from Cleveland Glenville High School. LeShun Daniels Jr., a junior running back from Warren Harding High School, had an 81-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 65-yard run for another score in a 14-13 loss to Euclid last week. He is the son of former OSU offensive lineman LeShun Daniels. Joshua Perry, a 2012 Ohio State commitment from Olentangy High School as a linebacker scored his first defensive touchdown when he returned an interception for a TD in a 42-17 win over Dublin Jerome last Friday night.
Ohio State at No. 16 Illinois, 3:30 p.m., Saturday, ABC QUARTERBACKS
RECEIVERS
Braxton Miller’s value to Ohio State (3-3, 0-2 Big Ten) became clear when a 14-point lead turned into a stunning 34-27 loss to Nebraska last week after he went out of the game with a sprained ankle. The freshman quarterback is expected to play this week against Illinois (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten), which is off to its best start since 1951. The Illini’s Nathan Scheelhaase (1,238 yards passing, 10 TDs and 347 yards rushing, 4 TDs) is an example of the maturity that can come with experience at the quarterback position. After throwing four touchdown passes and seven interceptions in his first six starts last season as a redshirt freshman, he has 23 TD passes and four interceptions in his last 13 games. Advantage: Illinois
With DeVier Posey’s continuing suspension, Ohio State has had no go-to guy who can get himself open consistently. Tight end Jake Stoneburner leads the team with 11 catches, five of those for touchdowns. But eight of his receptions came in the first two games of the season. Getting Corey Brown back, who returned last week after missing three games with a high ankle sprain, could help. He had three catches for 61 yards against Nebraska. Illinois’ A.J. Jenkins has 46 catches for 815 yards and seven touchdowns. He combines speed and a willingness to go across the middle in traffic. His 815 yards leads the country. Advantage: Illinois
OFFENSIVE LINE Left tackle Mike Adams, one of four players who were hit with five-game NCAA suspensions, returned last week and played like he was trying to make up for lost time. After a humiliating nine-sack effort against Michigan State, OSU gave up only two sacks against Nebraska and the running game averaged 5.9 yards per play. Illinois tackle Jeff Allen has started 40 straight games. He is one of three starters on the line who has started at least two years. Illinois ranks third in the Big Ten in total offense (447 yards a game) eight spots ahead of Ohio State (315 yards a game), which is ahead of only Minnesota in the conference. Advantage: Even
DEFENSIVE LINE Losing defensive end Nathan Williams for the season is a big blow for Ohio State. The Buckeyes’ best pass rusher will have a second surgery on his left knee after an earlier arthroscopic surgery was not successful. Illinois leads the Big Ten with 22 quarterback sacks and defensive end Whitney Mercilus leads the country with 8.5 sacks, including three in a 41-20 win over Indiana last week. The other end, Michael Buchanan, has 4.5 sacks. Advantage: Illinois
LINEBACKERS
DAN HERRON The 5-foot-10, 205-pound senior running back from Warren makes his return to the lineup after a six-game suspension. Herron should give the offense a lift, he has 2,194 career rushing yards and 30 career touchdowns.
Miller’s injury wasn’t the only issue in Ohio State’s loss at Nebraska. The defense gave up 28 unanswered points in the game’s final 23 minutes and one of the big problems was missed tackles, something that some of OSU’s linebackers struggled with at times. Andrew Sweat’s 43 tackles leads Ohio State. For Illinois, Ian Thomas is second on the team with 34 tackles, five of them for losses. Jonathan Brown (30 tackles, six of them for losses) returns after being suspended one game for kneeing a Northwestern player in the groin. Advantage: Illinois
DEFENSIVE BACKS Ohio State (seventh) and Illinois (fifth) are in the middle of the pack in the Big Ten in pass defense. Both have seven turnovers. C.J. Barnett and Bradley Roby lead OSU with two interceptions each. RUNNING BACKS Illinois has forced a turnover in 21 consecutive games. Cornerback Tavon Dan Herron will return from the suspension for NCAA violations, which cost him the first six games of the sea- Wilson (41 tackles). Safety Steve Hull has two interceptions. Advantage: Even son, but won’t start. Herron led Ohio State with 1,155 yards rushing last season. Jordan Hall, who dealt with his own two-game suspension, remains the starter, but has SPECIAL TEAMS averaged only 47 yards a game the last two weeks. Carlos Drew Basil is 7 of 9 on field goals. Ben Buchanan averages 41.8 yards Hyde’s 104 yards against Nebraska was the first time OSU per punt. has had a 100-yard rusher this season. Illinois kicker Derek Dimke is 7 of 7 on field goals, with a long of 49 Illinois’ running attack is a group effort. Seniors Troy Pollard (361 yards) and Jason Ford (279 yards) and freshman Donovan Young (314 yards) have shared yards. Punter Justin DuVernois is averaging 38.2 yards per kick. Illinois has allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown. the carries at tailback. Advantage: Even Advantage: Ohio State
BIG TEN STANDINGS Leaders Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Illinois 2 0 6 0 Penn State 2 0 5 1 Wisconsin 1 0 5 0 Purdue 1 0 3 2 Ohio State 0 2 3 3 Indiana 0 2 1 5 Legends Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Michigan 2 0 6 0 Michigan State 1 0 4 1 Nebraska 1 1 5 1 Iowa 0 1 4 1 Northwestern 0 2 2 3 Minnesota 0 2 1 5
WEEKEND SCHEDULE BIG TEN SATURDAY Ohio State at Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Indiana at Wisconsin, noon Michigan at Michigan State, noon Purdue at Penn State, noon Northwestern at Iowa, 7 p.m. TOP 25 LSU at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Oklahoma State at Texas, 3:30 p.m. Alabama at Mississippi, 6 p.m. Boise State at Colorado State, 6 p.m Clemson at Maryland, 7 p.m. Stanford at Washington St., 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma at Kansas, 9:15 p.m. Arizona State at Oregon, 10:15 p.m.
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Bad losses don’t have to crush teams COLUMBUS — When it comes to Ohio State football disasters, the first place Luke Fickell’s mind goes is also the first place mine goes. After Nebraska scored 28 unanswered points to stun OSU 34-27 last Saturday night, Ohio State’s coach referenced a 63-14 loss to Penn State his junior season as an example of how a team could absorb a bad loss and bounce back. “We got beat bad when I was in school up at Happy Valley. We rallied and came back and had a heck of a season,” he said. Ohio State finished the 1994 season with a 9-4 record, which included a 22-6 win over Michigan three weeks after the Penn State debacle. Fickell might be on to something. But there is one huge difference between now and 1994. The 1994 Ohio State team that was overwhelmed by Penn State had eight future NFL firstrounders on its roster — Joey Galloway, Eddie George, Terry Glenn, Rickey Dudley, Shawn Springs, Orlando Pace, Korey Stringer and Craig Powell. And it had three more guys who had multi-year NFL careers — Mike Vrabel, Bob Hoying and Chris Sanders. This year’s Ohio State team can’t come close to having that kind of talent. If Fickell wants to get out some old game films for inspiration, there are some more recent examples of Ohio State rebounding after a loss he could use. In 2001, the first year Jim Tressel was at OSU, the Buckeyes let two big leads get away, then won the next week. Early that season, they were up 17-0 in the first half against Wisconsin but watched the Badgers win 20-17. A week later, Ohio State won 27-12 over San Diego State. A few weeks deeper into the season, OSU was ahead of Penn State 27-9 early in the second half before the Nittany Lions rallied to win 29-27. The next week, Ohio State hung on for a 31-28 win over Minnesota. It can be done. Whether this year’s team will do it is a tough question to answer, though.
OSU SCHEDULE
Passing Yards Joe Bauserman ......................492 Braxton Miller .........................386 Rushing Yards Carlos Hyde ...........................400 Jordan Hall ........................... .265 Receiving Yards Devin Smith ...........................187 Jake Stoneburner ...................133 Field Goals Drew Basil..............................7/9 Punting Ben Buchanan.......................41.8 Tackles Andrew Sweat ..........................43 Interceptions C.J. Barnett................................2 Bradley Roby...............................2
COUNTDOWN
Sept. 3 ............................. Akron 42-0 Sept. 10 ....................... Toledo, 27-22 Sept. 17 ............at Miami (Fla.), 6-24 Sept. 24 .................... Colorado 37-17 Oct. 1 ...................... Mich. State 7-10 Oct. 8 ................... at Nebraska 27-34 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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Sidney boys win, gain share of title TROTWOOD — Five in a row. As expected, the Sidney High boys soccer team had no trouble defeating Trotwood in its final regular-season game Thursday night, 8-0. Boyd The win was an important one because it gave the Jack-
ets a share of the Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division championship with a final 4-1 record. “It’s an amazing accomplishment,” said Sidney head coach Eric Harlamert. “We wish we could have won it outright, but it wasn’t to be. But this was big for the kids to get a piece of the title.” Sidney got three goals from Adam Boyd to lead the way.
Eric Beigel added two and Sidney got one goal each from Austin Fogle, Brady Gaylor and David Young. Dustin Lorenzo was credited with two assists and Chris Farrell and Dylan Barhorst had one each. The win puts the Jackets at 6-8-2 overall heading into tournament play. They are off until Oct. 22, when they will take on the winner of the Troy-Miamisburg game.
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LEHMAN TENNIS player Nicole Larger competes in the Division II District Tournament at Kings Island Thursday. She and doubles partner Kandis Sargeant lost for the first time this season.
Seasons end for LHS netters Lose in D-II District Thursday BY ROB KISER Ohio Community Media MASON — Kandis Sargeant and Nicole Larger are the most prolific girls tennis duo in Lehman school history, providing many memorable moments they will never forget. And fellow senior Meghan Bennett had a memory she will never forget in her final match as all three had their seasons end in the first round of the Division II Southwest District tournament Thursday at the Linder Family Tennis Center at Kings Island, where the Western & Southern Open is played. Sargeant and Larger came into the tournament with a 25-0 record this season and a 71-1 regular season record over the last three seasons. But they couldn’t overcome a strong Country Day duo of Caroline Blackburn and Mackenzie Patterson, losing 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 in a match that was finished at the Colonial Racquet Club in Hamilton after the rain arrived at Kings Island in the early morning. “It’s been amazing,” Sargeant said. “Losing one regular season match in three years. It’s been a lot of fun. We wanted to get to state. When you are a one seed playing a four seed you expect to win — but that’s not what happened.” But both players made it clear — that had more to do with Blackburn and Patterson playing well than anything else. “It’s tough, because we don’t see that competition during the year,” Larger said. “I definitely think we don’t have to feel like we didn’t play well. They’re just very good.” Sargeant agreed. “One of the things we talked about is we didn’t want to lose the match,” Sargeant said. “And we didn’t. It was definitely a case of them winning the match.” When the rains came, the match was on serve in the first set, with Country Day up 6-5 and Sargeant serving. After an hour break, play resumed indoors in Hamilton. “Actually, that was probably a Godsend,” Sargeant said. “We just couldn’t find any rhythm
Rob Kiser/Ohio Community Media SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg MEGHAN BENNETT returns a volley in singles action at the LEHMAN’S KATIE Catanzarite moves upfield with the ball in action against Anna Thursday at Division II District Tournament Lehman. The Lady Cavs won 1-0. at Kings Island Thursday.
and after the break, we were able to pull out the first set. It was a close match. They just played a little better.” It brought the end to amazing run by the Lehman first doubles duo. “I really don’t know what to say,” Larger said. “It just wasn’t our day.” Bennett got the thrill of a lifetime Thursday when she found out her match would be played on Centre Court. “When I found out, I was so excited,” she said. “It was a little different playing in a stadium with just a few fans watching, but looking up, I could kind of imagine what it would be like playing there.” The bad news for Bennett was she was facing one of the best players in the state in Alter’s Katie Boeckman, who won the match 6-1, 6-0. “She’s an awesome player,” Bennett, a two-time district qualifier, who played doubles with Morgan Shroyer last year, said. “I felt like playing her, she made me better.” And in the end, Bennett would have a tough time imaging a better way to end her high school career. “To play on the Centre Court at the ATP in your final match,” Bennett said. “What could be better than that? This was amazing.”
Lehman edges Anna 1-0 Lehman evened the season series against its biggest rival in girls soccer Thursday, edging the Anna Lady Rockets in action at Lehman, 1-0. The win puts Lehman at 93-3 on the season heading into another tough challenge Saturday at Miami East at 11 a.m. Anna, now 13-3 on the year, has concluded regular-season play, and will see its first ac-
tion in the Division III tournament next Thursday at home against Mechanicsburg. The only goal of the game came with 3:00 left in the first half when Elizabeth Edwards scored off an assist by Madeline Franklin. Lehman outshot the Lady Rockets 32-20 in the game, and keeper Grace Frantz had 11 saves. Anna’s Ashley Aselage finished with eight saves.
“Katie Catanzarite played really well,” said Lehman coach Bill Ramey. “She’s playing at tournamet level right now. And Jenna Kronenberger played with a lot of hustle. Christa Blankenship played well at sweeper for Anna. She made it diffficult for us. “It was a high-intensity game for both teams,” he added.
Loramie clinches crown FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie handled Botkins in three games, 25-12, 25-14, 2516, to wrap up an outright County volleyball championship. The Lady Redskins finished County play with a 10-2 mark. They won the league crown with a 12-0 record last season. “This is a great accomplishment for this team,” said Loramie coach John Rodgers. “This title was won long before tonight. It was won during the summer workouts and the tough preseason practices. And to clinch the title on Sen-
Pleiman had six kills and an ace, and was 13-for-14 Final Standings serving for Loramie in her W-L final home game. And she also Fort Loramie ............................10-2 got to play beside her freshJackson Center ..........................9-3 man sister Ashley. Russia .........................................9-3 Reggie Brandewie had Anna ...........................................7-5 eight kills and Darian Rose Fairlawn .....................................5-7 seven for the champs, Danielle Botkins .....................................1-11 Wehrman picked up nine digs, Houston ....................................1-11 and Julie Hoying had 28 asThursday’s scores sists and four ace serves. Russia over Fairlawn 3-0 For Botkins, which had to Loramie over Botkins 3-0 deal with key injuries this Jackson over Anna 3-1 season, Logan Pitts had five ior Night makes it all the kills and two blocks, and Erin sweeter for Amy Pleiman, who George eight digs. is our only senior. She has See VOLLEYBALL/Page 18 worked hard for four years.”
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VOLLEYBALL • Sidney won again in Greater Western Ohio Conference tournament play, beating West Carrollton 25-18, 25-15, 25-8 to go 4-0 in the event. It was a record-setting night for the Lady Jackets. Allison Neu broke the school career record for digs and Kristin Beigel the career record for assists. Against West Carrollton, Neu had six kills and six aces, Beigel seven kills, Ashley Doak four aces, 10 digs and nine assists, Shelbie Anderson four blocks and Rachel Huston seven assists. The junior varsity finished the season 12-10 with a 25-22, 25-15 vitory. Sidney plays Vandalia in the sectional tournament at Troy Saturday at 3:30. • The Russia girls defeated Fairlawn to finish in a tie for second in the County with Jackson Center. The scores were 2514, 25-21, 25-17, and Ashley Borchers led the way with six kills, 13 assists and seven digs. Olivia Monnin had
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five kills, eight digs and four aces, Kylie Wilson five kills, Bethany York four kills and five blocks, Emily Francis 12 assists and nine digs, and Abbie Goubeaux 15 digs. For Fairlawn, Olivia Cummings had six kills and 13 digs, Kara five kills, Short McKenzie Hirschfeld six kills and nine assists, and Haley Slonkosky eight digs. Russia won the JV game 25-23, 25-19. • Jackson Center defeated Anna 25-19, 2517, 21-25, 26-24 to tie Russia for runner-up in the County at 9-3. Haley Elchert had 12 kills, two blcks and two aces for Jackson, Ann Frieders 33 assists, nine digs and four aces, Brooke Richard and Brittany Foster both had eight kills and 13 digs,
From Page 17 Nicole Weddle seven kills, Courtney Gies six kills and Richard 13 digs. Anna won the JV game 25-21, 19-25, 28-26. • New Knoxville defeated Delphos St. John’s in Midwest Athletic Conference play, 25-22, 2511, 25-15. Haley Dillon had nine kills, April Cain eight and Meg Reineke five. Haley Horstman had 24 assists and two aces, and Reineke led in digs with eight. Paige Lehman added seven to go with four kills. Delphos won the JV game in two. New Knoxville finishes the regular season 5-4 in the MAC and 13-9 overall. • Minster lost to Coldwater in MAC play 2516, 25-18, 25-13. Minster finished league play 3-6 and is now 12-10 overall. Kassi Brown had seven kills and Claire McGowan six for Minster. Regan Hahn had 17 assists and Dana Stucke 11 digs. • Versailles beat New Bremen 25-22, 25-19, 2521.
Versailles finished league play 5-4 and is 12-10 overall. Bremen finished 1-8 in the MAC and 7-15 overall. For Bremen, Haley Moeller had 18 digs and Gina Griesdorn 17, Emily Niekamp had seven kills, Amber Paul three aces and 12 digs, and Karli Jones 23 assists. Versailles won the JV match in three. • Riverside won over Lima Temple 25-12, 2514, 25-13, in a match highlighted by Tory Thompson going over the 1,000 kill mark for her career. Thompson had 23 kills along with six aces for the Lady Pirates. She also had 14 digs. Bailey Oliver had 34 assists, and Whitney Jenkins and Kerri Meade both had five kills. Riverside finished 6-1 in the Northwest Central Conference with the win, good enough for runner-up spot. The JV team won in two 25-12, 25-21, with Stephanie Newland serving five aces.
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TONY STEWART, center, laughs with crew members after his qualification run for Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Charlotte
Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday. Stewart won the pole position.
Stewart takes pole CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart took the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway, outracing Matt Kenseth and points leader Carl Edwards on Thursday night. Stewart covered the 21/2-mile layout with a speed of 191.959 to start up front for the Bank of America 500 on Saturday night. Kenseth was tick slower at 191.918 mph while Edwards was next at 191.870 mph. It was Stewart’s first pole in more than year since Pocono in August of 2010 and his 13th overall. He also earned his first pole at Charlotte in 26 chances. Stewart stands seventh in the Chase for a Championship, 19 points behind Edwards. Drivers had anticipated a run at Elliott Sadler’s 2005 qualifying record of 193.216 after a super-fast practice session. But speeds didn’t pick up when the sun went down. But Stewart said the air was more humid and robbed the cars of power and speed they anticipated. “That makes our lap that much better,” he said.
Stewart, will try for just his second victory at Charlotte, the first coming in October 2003. After posting his lap, Stewart still had to outlast a dozen or so drivers he figured would edge past him. “Sitting there after that lap, felt like it was going to be a top five or six,” Stewart said. “It was definitely better than we thought.” Stewart opened the chase with victories in the first two races at Chicagoland and New Hampshire to move out front in the points race. But a 25th-place finish at Dover and a 15thplace run at Kansas the past two weekends dropped him back in the standings. Stewart hopes a landmark pole leads to a big showing in Charlotte. “It has definitely been a good start to the weekend,” he said. Kenseth is fifth in the points while Edwards holds a one-point lead over Kevin Harvick in the championship chase. Ryan Newman, 11th in points, will start Saturday’s race sixth. Five-
time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson qualified ninth and stands in third in quest for title No. 6. Harvick was 14th in qualifying with Dale Earnhardt Jr. right behind. Earnhardt Jr. is ninth in points. Among the other championship chasers, Denny Hamlin qualified 17th, Kurt Busch 20th, Jeff Gordon 23rd, Kyle Busch 25th and Brad Keselowski 26th. Kenseth felt his car strong enough to take the pole and that he left a bit of speed out on the track. “I feel bad. I wish I could do it again. I wish somebody had beat me by more than leaving a half-a-tenth (of a second) out there,” he said. “Looking forward to putting it in race trim and see what it drives like.” Edwards, too, thought he might’ve been able to squeak out a pole victory. Edwards, though, was satisfied with a solid starting spot at a track where he’s struggled to pick up ground. Edwards hasn’t finished better than 12th in his last four races here,
including a 39th as a member of the chase here two years ago. “We really need to take advantage of this track if we’ve got a good car because it’s been one we’ve struggled at,” Edwards said. Y o u r
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Tigers stay alive, win 7-5 DETROIT (AP) — One moment, Justin Verlander and the Tigers were on the verge of watching their season slip away. After a double play and a lucky bounce, they were headed back to Texas. Verlander helped save Detroit’s season with a gutsy effort and the Tigers hit for a sudden cycle to break away in a 7-5 victory Thursday that cut the Rangers’ lead to 3-2 in the AL championship series. Delmon Young hit two of Detroit’s four homers and Miguel Cabrera had a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning ‚Äî thanks to a bizarre bounce off third base. “I have that bag in my office right now. And that will be in my memorabilia room at some point in my life, I can promise you,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. After building a fiverun cushion, Detroit held on despite Nelson Cruz’s record fifth home run of the series. With closer Jose Valverde unavailable for the Tigers, Texas cut it to 7-5 in the ninth and had Cruz on deck when Phil Coke retired Mike Napoli on a gameending groundout with two runners on. Coke got five outs for his first career postseason save. “Cokie came through for us,” Leyland said. “A little different situation for him obviously, but he was up to the challenge.” The Rangers get another chance to reach the World Series for the second straight season in Game 6 Saturday night at home. Derek Holland will start for Texas against Max Scherzer. A swift turn of events in the sixth helped Detroit pull ahead. The Tigers turned a basesloaded double play to keep the score tied at 2, then opened the bottom half with a single, double, triple and homer ‚Äî in order ‚Äî to take a 6-2 lead. It was the first time four consecutive batters on one team hit for a “natural” cycle in a postseason game, according to STATS LLC. The Rangers were the ones who seemed on the verge of breaking the game open in the sixth, loading the bases with one out. But then Ian Kinsler hit a grounder right to third baseman Brandon Inge, who merely had to step on the bag and throw to first for a double play.
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DETROIT TIGERS’ Justin Verlander watches a home run by Texas Rangers’ Nelson Cruz during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball’s American League championship series Thursday in Detroit. “We had him right there in the sixth. He got out of it,” Texas manager Ron Washington said. “We missed a home run by inches, and they opened the game up by inches. Got a groundball double play, hits the bag, and from that point on, you know, boom, bam. Put up four runs.” Ryan Raburn led off the bottom half with a single, and what looked to be a routine grounder by Cabrera bounced high off third base and down the line, putting Detroit ahead 3-2. “We were lucky, but we need lucky times right now,” Cabrera said. “Hopefully we’re lucky Saturday.” Victor Martinez followed with a rare triple down the right-field line, scoring another run, and Young added a two-run homer. Raburn homered in the seventh to make it 72. After using Valverde and Joaquin Benoit for three straight days, Leyland announced before Game 5 that neither reliever would be available. He was hoping to make it through the day with just Verlander and Coke, and that’s exactly what happened. “Well, it’s what we said before the game. So it gave everybody a chance to get all their second-guessing ready about it,” Leyland said. “That’s just the way it had to be today. We talked about it before the game and we did exactly what we felt we had to do to give ourselves any chance to win the series.” Verlander allowed four runs and eight hits in 7 1-3 innings.
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Students recognized During the 2011-12 school year, Fairlawn K-6 grade teachers and school counselors are recognizing students each month for improved progress, exceptional effort and positive attitude. The goal of this new social rewards program is to increase student’s social/character skills, recognize student success, increase students’ desire to achieve more and continue to build school pride. Each month a different character education word is reviewed with students through classroom guidance activities and schoolwide programming. During the month of September, students reviewed the character trait “responsibility.” JETS awards winners for September were: • Kindergarten — Charles Meyers, Liberty Couchot, Eli Putnam and Sarah Lewis. • First grade — Megan Schnipke, Seth Jones, Kaden Pauley and Autumn Bishop. • Second grade — Cara Reed, Delia Adkins, Bryce Swiger and Blake Griewe. • Third grade — Alex Henman, Ashley Roush, Camerson Burch and Drew Maddy. • Fourth grade — Cade Allison, Grace Weigandt, Emily Weigandt and Erik Brooks. • Fifth grade — Elizabeth Pestke, Erin Burdiss, Caleb Puckett and Allison Roush. • Sixth grade — Allyson Duckro, Abbey Goins, Clara Strunk and Daringer Bernardi.
Hearing set LIMA — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will hold a public hearing in Lima Oct. 24 to provide AEP-Ohio customers an opportunity to express their views on the utility’s proposal to increase electric distribution rates. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. in Lima Senior High School, 1 Spartan Way. In an application filed Feb. 28, AEP proposed a distribution rate increase of $93,815,000 or an average increase in total distribution revenue of 20.6 percent for Columbus Southern Power Co. and 16 percent for the Ohio Power Co. After reviewing AEP’s application and records, the PUCO staff recommended a distribution revenue decrease of between $9,541,000 and $2,302,000, or 2.6 percent for Columbus Southern, and an increase of between $23,220,000 and $31,909,000, or 6.9 percent to 9.5 percent, for Ohio Power.
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Dual-enrollment courses give students jump-start Many educators and education experts stress the importance of career and college readiness in students, particularly at the high school level. Since 2007, the Sidney City Schools administration and teachers have worked to institute this concept into the curriculum at Sidney High School by partnering with a local college to offer 20 dual-enrollment, college-level courses to students, school officials said. Sidney City Schools has collaborated with Edison Community College to offer students at Sidney High School the opportunity to take high school courses for college credit. The concept, called dual enrollment, allows students to take courses at their home school and receive both high school and college credit simultaneously. These courses are taught by SHS teachers during the regular school day, meaning students never leave the confines of the school building for this opportunity. “We find that both parents and students are enamored with the concept of dual enrollment,” explained SHS guidance counselor Barb Kerr. “Students who wish to attend college have a head start on their course work through transferable college credits. Likewise, parents appreciate that they are saving money on their child’s college tuition bills. When students are able to earn college credit while still in high school, it’s a win-win for everyone.” Students who take dual-enrollment courses pay $75 per semester hour. Though this is an expense, it is significantly less than the cost of courses at other Ohio colleges. Students at Urbana University, for example, pay $415 per semester hour for courses. “Dual enrollment was the perfect option for our daughters when they attended Sidney High School,” Gary Neubauer said. “Both of our girls were able to earn a significant number of semester hours of college credit, which transferred directly to their colleges of choice. These credit hours were invaluable to my wife and me as we paid their tuition, but also to our daughters as
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SIDNEY HIGH School English teacher Sara Olding assists Alex Climer (left) and Ryan Adkins during a dual-enrollment course at SHS. they had a head start on earning their college degrees. One of our daughters is preparing to graduate with a double major after three years in college, while the other had a full semester’s worth of credit under her belt when she arrived at school.” The program has been so successful, SHS Principal Gene Gooding said, the school has continued to expand its course offerings each year for the student population. While other schools in Shelby County offer dual-enrollment courses to their students, Sidney High School has the largest selection of courses of any Shelby County school, with 20 courses taught by SHS teachers. Sara Olding, an English teacher at
Sidney High School, is one of those teachers. She teaches college-level English courses as part of her regular schedule at SHS. Olding received specialized training from Edison Community College to teach these courses and she also holds a master’s degree, a requirement for teaching these courses. “As a teacher, it’s amazing to see our students rise to the challenge in these classes,” said Olding. “It really is an added bonus that our students are able to perform at an advanced level right here at SHS and walk across the stage at graduation with hours of college credit thanks to dual enrollment.” For further information, call the Sidney High School office at 497-2238 or visit during regular business hours.
Residents reminded of radon danger Health agencies throughout the United States have joined forces to promote awareness of the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. The American Lung Association, Centers for Disease Control and National Cancer Institute all agree that radon is a national health problem and encourage radon testing during the October awareness drive. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless radioactive gas. One in 15 American homes contains high levels of radon. Millions of Americans are unknow-
ingly exposed to this dangerous gas. In fact, a recent study by Harvard University ranks radon as America’s No. 1 in-home hazard. By taking simple steps to test homes for radon and fix if necessary, this health hazard can be avoided. Radon gas is not isolated to certain geographical areas or home types. Radon problems have been detected in homes in every county of the U.S. It caused more American fatalities last year than carbon monoxide, fires, and handguns combined. If a home hasn’t been tested for
radon in the past two years, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General urge people to take action. People are advised to contact their state radon office for information on locating qualified test kits or qualified radon testers. The federal commitment made by EPA, the General Services Administration, and the departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior and Veterans Affairs will focus efforts on radon reduction and mitigation in
homes, especially those of low-income families, many of whom do not have the resources to make the simple fixes necessary to protect their homes and loved ones. Learn more about the Federal Radon Action Plan at www.RadonPlan.org. Earlier this year, the federal consortium met with key leaders in the public health, environmental and private sectors to launch the federal action plan that includes both immediate and longterm steps to reduce radon exposure. Learn more at www.RadonWeek.org.
Scholarships awarded CELINA — Wright State University-Lake Campus recently held its annual scholarship reception. Kristen Dahlinghaus, of New Bremen, received the New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary WOEF Match Scholarship in the amount of $500 and the Crown Scholarship for $5,424. Suzanna Wint, of New Bremen, received the Lake Improvement Association Jagoditz Match Scholarship for $500, the Lake Improvement Association Scholarship for $500 and the AES-New Bremen Scholarship for $3,000. Sarah Neuman, of New Knoxville, received a scholarship from the First National Bank of New Bremen for $500 and the New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary WOEF Match Scholarship for $500. Jessica Zumberger, of Russia, received the WOEF Scholarship for $2,000.
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Trick-or-treat dogs Dressed in costumes, these dogs are ready for Halloween. They are the toy poodles of Paula Cotterman, of Sidney. Shown (l-r) are Willie (firefighter), Harley (centipede) and Comeeka (ladybug).
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