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February 24, 2012 It’s Where You Live! Volume 104, No. 47

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Post office woes continue Dayton facility among nine Ohio postal processing sites scheduled to be eliminated

Trostel to sign latest book

CLEVELAND (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it has decided to move mail processing operations from nine Ohio facilities to other sites, mostly in Cleveland or Columbus, but spare the Cincinnati facility from consolidation.

The financially struggling postal service had been studying the possible elimination of 10 processing facilities in Ohio, prompting protests and picketing by postal workers in the state who said the closures would hurt mail delivery.

The postal service announced Thursday that it plans to move operations from Athens, Chillicothe, Dayton and Ironton to a Columbus facility. Its Cleveland facility will handle processing previously done in Akron, Canton and Youngstown. Steubenville’s pro-

cessing operations will go to Pittsburgh. The work from Toledo will be split among the Columbus facility and two in Michigan. The study found consolidating processing work from Cincinnati wouldn’t significantly boost efficiency or service, according to the postal service. “The decision to consolidate

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Scott Trostel of Brown Township has completed his newest book, and second about Abraham Lincoln, “The Lincoln Inaugural Train, The 1861 Journey of President-elect Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C.” The story is of President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s 13-day inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. in February 1861. See Page 7.

Bee for Literacy planned

High gas prices could hurt election hopes Soaring gasoline prices are threatening to undercut President Barack Obama’s re-election prospects and offering Republicans an easy target. With prices pushing $4 a gallon and threatening to go even higher, Obama sought Thursday to confront rising public anxiety and strike back at his GOP critics. See Page 6.

Tickets still available for annual spell-off BY MELODY VALLIEU Staff Writer vallieu@tdnpublishing.com Area residents will soon put their spelling abilities to the test — and help others at the same time. The Altrusa Club of Troy’s 18th annual Bee for Literacy will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15 at the Troy Church of the STAFF PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER Nazarene. Funds raised Students at Miami East High School in Casstown including from left, Brady Anderson, Colin Gump, Allyson will support grants for litSupinger, Ashlee Bussen, Meagan McKinney and Jessica Barlage compete in an FFA sack race Thursday during eracy projects for infants lunch break. Members of FFA have an event planned for each day of this week. to senior citizens throughout the county. Bee chair Ellen Luken said the lunch-time fundraiser is unique in that it’s during the work day instead of the evening. “And, it’s done in an hour and a half so people scrapbooks. BY MELANIE YINGST can get back to work,” said CASSTOWN “I like taking pictures of my Staff Writer Luken, of Troy. classmates during the events,” myingst@tdnpublishing.com Nine teams consisting Rindler said. “hay is for horses.” Rindler also credits the FFA pro- of three members each are It’s a tradition that has spanned “It has taught me how to speak participating this year, more than five decades, as Miami in front of people and to be comfort- gram for teaching her how to presincluding the Troy-Miami ent projects and presentations in East High School students had fun able in front of people,” McKinney County Library, Troy High the FFA’s contests held throughout raising money for charity by raising said. School Interact Club, Teen the year. some cain during its annual FFA McKinney said she plans on Leadership Troy, Miami “I really liked ag communications week. studying nursing after graduation County Educational and we presented a business soluMiami East High School’s FFA at Morehead State University and Service Center, tion for a social media project,” shared their love of all things agrisaid FFA classes will help her MainSource Bank, culture during this week’s annual toward her goal of being a labor and Rindler said. “It taught me to stay BFGoodrich Corp., Edison calm and comfortable when talking FFA Week while raising money for delivery nurse in the future. Community College, the to other people at the district conDayton’s Children’s Hospital and “A lot of what I learned can be Troy-Hayner Cultural the March of Dimes. used in the nursing field, with biolo- test (at St. Henry High School) last Center and Union Savings Meagan McKinney, a senior, said gy and a lot of animal functions are fall.” Bank. Each team is selfRindler also helped conduct a her favorite part of FFA Week is similar to humans,” McKinney said. sponsored or sponsored by survey about the People for the raising money for the charities “I’ll use my public speaking skills a donation of $450 from a Ethical Treatment of Animals. She through the FFA’s fun events, when I interview for a job and in local business. presented her group’s findings at including a milk chugging contest, college.” Luken said teams are feed sack and stick horse races and Sophomore Kelly Rindler, 16, also the National Convention Science given words to study. Fair. pedal tractor obstacle course. said she enjoys the charity events “The teams seem to “A lot of people don’t really “My favorite part is seeing every- and fun that FFA Week brings to take it very seriously. They know what PETA stands for and body participating and raising the high school. have supporters that come what they are all about,” Rindler money to see which teacher will end “Everyone dresses up, either and cheer them on,” said said. up kissing the pig,” McKinney said. wearing a silly hat or holey jeans Luken, an eight-year Kendra Beckman, 15, said she Students are raising money to day, and it helps us raise money for member of Altrusa of Troy. also appreciates the FFA’s public see which of their beloved teachers the charities,” Rindler said. “I think the other nice shamefully smooches a pig today. Rindler also serves as one of the speaking challenges and learning thing about the spelling Yet, McKinney said FFA has FFA’s photographers and photobee is we have high school taught her more life skills than just graphs the events for the FFA’s • See FFA WEEK on Page 2

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Progress edition Miami East students participate in annual FFA Week in today’s TDN Look inside today’s paper for Part 3 of the annual Troy Daily News/Piqua Daily Call four-part Progress edition. Today’s section will focus on Emergency Services, Government and Courts. The final section will be inserted in Saturday’s TDN.

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OUTLOOK Today Rain, snow High: 38° Low: 37°

Marines search for cause of fatal helicopter crash

Saturday Flurries likely High: 34° Low: 24°

Collision kills 7 soldiers

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Officials were scrambling Thursday to determine what caused the AH1W Cobra and UH-1 Huey to crash during a routine exercise Wednesday night when skies were clear and the weather was mild. There were no survivors in the accident near the Chocolate Mountains along the CaliforniaArizona border.

It was the fifth aviation accident since March involving the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing headquartered at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego. Throughout the Navy and Marine Corps, there have only been two other aviation training accidents in the past five AP years involving seven or This video framegrab image provided Thursday by more deaths, according to ABC15.com-TV shows an aerial view of a crash site where two U.S. Marine helicopters collided Wednesday • See CRASH on Page 2 over a training site in the desert near Yuma, Ariz.

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BUSINESS ROUNDUP • The Troy Elevator The grain prices listed below are the closing prices of Thursday. Corn Price Change Month Feb 6.4950 + 1.25 Mar 6.4950 + 1.25 April 6.5250 + 1.25 O/N 5.2400 - 5.75 Beans Month Price Change 12.5200 + 4.50 Feb Mar 12.5200 + 4.50 April 12.5350 + 4.75 S/O/N 12.1300 + 3.75 Wheat Month Price Change Feb 6.4700 - 2.75 J/A 6.4000 -5 J/A 6.6600 - 7.25 You can find more information online at www.troyelevator.com. • Stocks of local interest Values reflect closing prices from Thursday. Symbol PriceChange AA 10.46 +0.08 CAG 26.82 +0.71 CSCO 20.23 +0.11 EMR 51.07 -0.89 12.40 +0.12 F FITB 13.81 +0.22 FLS 120.49 +2.70 GM 26.79 +0.24 GR 125.88 -0.02 ITW 56.34 +0.12 JCP 41.93 +0.33 KMB 71.90 +0.67 KO 69.18 -0.07 KR 22.98 -0.66 LLTC 33.48 +0.05 MCD 100.81 +0.15 MSFG 10.54 +0.39 PEP 63.13 +0.03 PMI 0.31 0.00 SYX 20.55 +0.58 TUP 60.91 -0.13 USB 28.99 +0.18 VZ 38.13 -0.08 WEN 5.08 0.00 WMT 58.54 -0.06 — Staff and wire reports

the military’s Naval Safety Center. “It’s an unfortunate consequence of the high tempo of operations,� said retired Marine Col. J.F. Joseph, an aviation safety consultant. “They’re out there working on the edge trying to exploit the maximum capabilities of the aircraft and their tactics. Just by the virtue of that, in becoming combat ready, these unfortunately are not uncommon occurrences.� The Marine Corps and Navy, nonetheless, stand out in their efforts to mitigate that risk and make training as safe as possible, he said. With 17,500 Marines and sailors, including personnel stationed at Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conducts hundreds of aviation training exercises a year so troops can get as much experience as possible before they go to war. The number of Marines killed in the latest crash shook the military community. Chaplains and counselors were called in to talk to

troops. Six of the Marines killed were from Pendleton the West Coast’s largest base and one was from the base in Yuma. Their identities will not be released until their families have all been notified. Two of the Marines were aboard an AH-1W Cobra and the rest were in a UH-1 Huey utility helicopter. They were flying in a remote section of the 1.2 million-acre Yuma Training Range Complex as part of a two-week standard training called “Scorpion Fire� that involved a squadron of about 450 troops from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The helicopters collided near dunes at the edge of the Yuma range about an hour before the range was to shut down for the evening. Ground troops were in the area, but they were not affected, said Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Dunk, a spokesman at the Yuma base, which is a 90-minute drive from the accident site. Part of the exercise involved having helicopters low on fuel descend to ground troops that have set up a refueling outpost, Dunk said. He did not know if that’s what

the pilots were doing at the time of the crash. “Our training is always evolving, safety is paramount, and being prepared is paramount,â€? he said. “It was a very standard exercise for what we do. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family members ‌ Our investigation will look to see what went wrong and how to correct it.â€? The AH-1W carries a pilot and gunner and is considered the Marine Corps’ main attack helicopter. The UH-1Y, which is replacing the aging version of the Huey utility helicopter first used during the Vietnam War, carries one or two pilots, a crew chief and other crew members, depending on the mission. Hueys often are used to pick up and drop off ground crews, while Cobras hover by ready to fire if the Huey comes under attack. In other crashes in the past year, a twin-engine, two-seat AH-1W Cobra helicopter went down in September during training in a remote area of Camp Pendleton, killing two Marine pilots and igniting a brush fire that burned about 120 acres at the base north of San

Diego. In August, two Marines were ejected from their F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet as it plunged toward the Pacific Ocean. The two Marines spent four hours in the dark, chilly ocean before they were rescued. Both suffered broken bones but survived. In July, a decorated Marine from western New York was killed during a training exercise when his UH-1Y helicopter went down in a remote section of Camp Pendleton. Another Hornet sustained at least $1 million damage when its engine caught fire on March 30 aboard the USS John C. Stennis during an exercise about 100 miles off the San Diego coast. Eight sailors, a Marine and two civilians were injured. In one of the worst accidents in the past five years, an AH1-W flying in formation with three other Marine helicopters on a nighttime training mission from Camp Pendleton to San Clemente Island collided with a Coast Guard C-130 airplane in October 2009, killing two aboard the Marine helicopters and seven aboard the C-130.

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FFA Week “We have a garden and my family makes hay, so that’s something I’ll use at home,� Beckman said. Beckman said her future plans include studying sports medicine, a field that will utilize her public speaking skills she’s honed through the FFA program. “I want to study sports medicine and so I’ll need to communicate with my patients someday,� she said. For more information about Miami East High School’s FFA program and its activities, visit online at www.miamieast.k12.oh.us.

• CONTINUED FROM A1 different skills such as welding. “Welding was something new because I’ve never done it before,â€? Beckman said. “It’s very interesting and very hard.â€? Beckman also said she enjoys the Miami East’s FFA annual Ag Day at the Miami County Fairgrounds each year. “I really enjoyed teaching little kids how to milk a cow — it’s a fun day for all of us,â€? Beckman said. Beckman also learned the ins and outs of dirt during FFA’s soil judging contests.

Bee In 2011, the Altrusa of Troy was able to fund 20 grants for more than $6,000. She kids participating. It’s not just older said the 44-member strong Altrusa of adults. We have teens and they are very Troy organization looks for teachers that enthusiastic. I think it’s nice that we run think outside the box. the gamut of the age spectrum.� “We look for teachers that are trying to Awards are presented to teams for first come up with something a little unique, place, the most spirit and the Alphabet rather than just buy books,� she said. Soup award — for the first team knocked She said they recently have supported out of competition. The winning team also teachers that purchased hands-on reading usually gets to ride in the Strawberry activities, books geared toward passing Festival parade, however, the state achievement tests one will not be held this and an art project where stuyear. dents wrote about their subTickets to attend are ject as the project progressed. Grant information $15 each and include Luken said they also suplunch and must be purand applications are port the Miami County chased in advance. A Dental Clinic, Miami County available on the silent auction, with items Public Health and the Miami Altrusa of Troy website donated by members and County Literacy programs at www.altrusatroy.com. local businesses, will with reading materials to begin at 11:30 a.m. and benefit the community. winners will be announced following the This year on Valentine’s Day, club membee. bers were able to give nearly 300 secondLocal attorney Alan Kappers has again grade students in Troy mid-year school agreed to be the master of ceremonies. supplies of new crayons, pencils, erasers Troy Mayor Mike Beamish will again be a and books. All donations for this project judge, along with Troy Daily News came from Altrusa members. For several Executive Editor David Fong. The Dayton years, club members also have made Dragons mascot, Heater, also will add hygiene bags filled with supplies, which some fun to the event as a judge, Luken have been given to local shelters and said. Dr. James Burkhardt has volunschools. They also sponsor several high teered to be the word pronouncer, while school level clubs called Astra. Partners in Frosty Brown, Troy American Legion Post Hope is yet another agency in which No. 43 baseball coach, will serve as the Altrusa plays several roles, such as protimekeeper. viding meals for Circle groups and hun“If you have been there, return again dreds of books for the Partners in Hope and help us out. If you have a friend Christmas event. Altrusa of Troy’s Mobile that’s never been, treat them to lunch and Meals program, which began in 1973, also have a nice time,� Luken said. continues. All profits from the bee are used to To purchase tickets to the bee, contact fund grants, she said. Luken at (937) 216-8956.

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touched off reached to the highest levels of the state GOP, resulting in 19 convictions, including then-Gov. Bob Taft and his chief of staff. Noe is currently seeking a new trial. Meyer initially indicated no report would be issued because years have passed, the inspector general’s office has changed hands, and extensive details were revealed through the criminal process. But Thursday he said that after “realizing the continued public interest,� he had changed his mind. He said he “recognizes the assumed responsibility of the office to bring closure to this matter.� Earlier this week, the government watchdog group Common Cause Ohio threatened in a letter to sue over the missing report, suggesting a cover-up.

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• FRIDAY DINNER: The Covington VFW Post No. 4235, 173 N. High St., Community Covington, will offer dinner from 5-8 p.m. For more Calendar information, call 753-1108. • FISH FRY: CONTACT US Transfiguration Catholic Church will have a Lenten fish from 6-9 p.m. in the church hall, 972 S. Miami Call Melody St., West Milton. Tickets Vallieu at are $8 for adults and $4 TUESDAY 440-5265 to for children under 12. The all-you-can-eat menu list your free includes fried cod, maca• RETIREES TO MEET: calendar roni and cheese, fries, The BFGoodrich retirees items.You slaw, baked beans, bread will meet at 8 a.m. at and butter, desserts and Lincoln Square, Troy. can send pop. Games and raffle your news by e-mail to items also will be part of WEDNESDAY the evening. Doors open at vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. 5:45 p.m. • KIWANIS MEETING: • SCENIC RIVERS: The Kiwanis Club of Troy Brukner Nature Center will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Troy will host a showing of the new film, “Call of Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy. the Scenic River,” a documentary by local Lunch is $10. Shane Carter will speak on filmmaker Tom Mayor at 7 p.m. at BNC. the Lincoln Community Center. For more The cost is $6 per person and will include information, contact Kim Riber, vice presa panel discussion following the film. DVDs ident, at (937) 974-0410. will be available for sale at $19.99 with a • BW3 FUNDRAISER: Those who eat percentage supporting BNC’s mission. For at BW3’s any time today, and take a flier, more information, check out the website, will earn 10 percent of their bill for www.callofthescenicriver.com. Brukner Nature Center. The flier will be • FISH FRY: The Sons of AMVETS available on the center’s website at Post No. 88 will host an all-you-can-eat www.bruknernaturecenter.com. Additional fish fry with french fries, coleslaw and fliers will be available at the center. dessert for $7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. • FISH AND CHICKEN: The American THURSDAY Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will offer all-you-can-eat fish and wings dinner, • ANNUAL BANQUET: The Miltonincluding french fries or macaroni and Union Alumni Association will meet at 9 cheese, hush puppies, coleslaw and dessert for $7. Serving time is from 6-7:30 a.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library to work on the association newsletter. The p.m. group also is making plans for the 124th • PROJECT FEEDERWATCH: Project annual banquet scheduled for May 19. If FeederWatch, for adults only, will be you know of a change in address of an offered from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Aullwood. alumni member, mail information to M-U Participants are invited to count birds, Alumni, P.O. Box 383, West Milton, OH drink coffee, eat doughnuts, share stories 45383. and count more birds. This bird count con• SENIOR LUNCHEON: A senior tributes to scientific studies at the Cornell luncheon will be offered at the A.B. Lab of Ornithology. Check out the Cornell web site at www.bird.cornell.edu/pfw for Graham Memorial Center, 8025 E. U.S. more information. Admission is free. Route 36, Conover. The program will begin at 11 a.m. with Kenneth Lawler of St. Paris speaking on beekeeping. Lunch SATURDAY will be served at noon. Call (937) 3683700 for pricing and reservations. • STEAK DINNER: The Pleasant Hill

• BREAKFAST SET: Made-to-order breakfast will be offered at the Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, from 8-11 a.m. Everything is a la carte. • PANCAKE BRUNCH: A Day of Caring pancake brunch will be offered

smoking cigarettes while on oxygen treatments. Injuries sustained from that fire later remains rekindled resulted in the death of The cause of a raging Wednesday night and house fire Wednesday firefighters responded to the home’s inhabitant, since identified as Carol morning at 540 Staunton the scene to put the Ann Scherer, 77, who was St. that involved a good small fire out. While transported to Upper Samaritan rescuing a there, firefighters found Valley Medical Center woman from the flames, two kittens huddled following the fire, but began due to the victim together in the ruins. later died from her smoking cigarettes in bed Those kittens are now while on oxygen, fire offi- with the humane society, injuries three days later. “Just like the situation cials said Thursday. according to the Piqua on Willard Street, obviIt was the second such Fire Department. fire this month blamed Several other animals ously people should not be smoking while in bed, on inhabitants who were died as a result of the especially while they are on oxygen and smoking fire, but there were no MARCH 2 cigarettes, including a serious injuries sustained on oxygen,” said Piqua Fire Chief Mike Rindler. fatal Feb. 8 fire along by people as a result of • CHICKEN FRY: The Pleasant Hill “We had two recent situWillard Street, fire offithe conflagration. VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W, Fenner ations where people were cials said. A Feb. 8 fire at 821 Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a threedoing something they An investigation into Willard St. also was piece chicken dinner with french fries knew was unsafe.” blamed on someone and coleslaw for $7 from 6-8 p.m. Chicken Wednesday’s fire was made by the Piqua Fire livers also will be available. Department and the state fire marshal’s office. MARCH 3 Historic Downtown Greenville The woman, who was rescued by Dave Smith of Customer Appreciation Days • SPAGHETTI DINNER: Troy Post No. Lena, remains unidentiMarch 22, 23 & 24 43 Baseball will offer an all-you-can-eat fied by fire officials as Great Selection of Items spaghetti dinner will be offered from 3well as her neighbors. Discounted Thoughout The Store! 7:30 p.m. at 622 S. Market St., Troy. The She did not sustain life “How to Clean your Stand Mixer” meal also will include a salad bar, drink Demonstration Daily at 1:30PM threatening injuries, but and dessert. Meals will be $6.75 for on March 22, 23 & 24 E was transported to the R I adults and $4 for children 12 and ENTNTH MO F hospital for burns on her ANNUAL TRADE-IN EVENT O H younger. All proceeds will benefit the Troy C MAR hands and shortness of *Trade in ANY Brand Stand Mixer, Stand Blender or Food American Legion baseball. Processor and Receive Credit Towards a New or Refurbished KitchenAid Stand Mixer, Stand Blender or Food Processor • PRAYER BREAKFAST: The Mayor’s breath. Neighbors said the (888) 886-8318 Prayer Breakfast will be offered at 8 a.m. 2257351 woman and her family, at First Place, Franklin St., Troy. Make a who are now under the reservation to Steve Baker at 335-6397. care of the Northern • PANCAKE DAYS: The 2012 Piqua Kiwanis Pancake Day will be from 6 a.m. Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, to 2:30 p.m. at the Upper Valley Career moved into the rental Center, Piqua. Tickets are $6 for adults property less than a and $3 for children 10 and younger. The meal will include all-you-can-eat panmonth ago. cakes, sausage, applesauce and drink. The oxygen tanks For tickets, call Dean Brewer at 615-1034 inside the home exploded or Ryan Ratermann at 773-1671. during the fire and • PRIME RIB: The Pleasant Hill VFW fueled the inferno. Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, The home’s charred BY WILL E SANDERS Ohio Community Media wsanders@dailycall.com

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MARCH 4 • ART EXHIBIT: A Kids’ Nature Art Gallery exhibit will feature Piqua students in grades first through sixth. The exhibit will feature creations by students in grades first through third at Springcreek Elementary and grade fourth through sixth at Wilder Intermediate. Works of art range from sunflower drawings inspired by Van Gogh to paper collage field mice inspired by a Leo Lionni picture book. • CREATURE FEATURE: The redtailed hawk will be featured from 2-3 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center, Troy. As spring draws more near, many animals have been preparing for the upcoming breeding season. One of these animals which will begin breeding and nesting season very soon is the red tailed hawk. Come discover more about this bird of prey, including some mating behaviors and how and where they raise their young. There will even be an opportunity to meet one of these remarkable raptors. This event is free and open to the public.

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VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a T-bone steak dinner with salad, baked potato and a roll for $11 from 5-8 p.m. • EARTH ADVENTURES: Classes from 5-7 p.m. will offer age-appropriate, hands-on activities that enable children to explore the world of nature and farming in the winter at Aullwood. Fees vary. Prepaid registration is required by calling Aullwood at (937) 890-7360 for more information. • LIBRARY ADVENTURES: “The Story of Swan Lake” will be the feature of the Saturday Library Adventures program from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library. Learn about the enchanting story of Swan Lake and enjoy the music of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece with professional narration and music by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This is part of the outstanding Maestro Classics series. The program is designed for the entire family to enjoy together; all ages are invited. Call the Troy Library at 339-0502 to register. • SAUERKRAUT SUPPER: Zion Lutheran Church, 14 W. Walnut St., Tipp City, will hold its annual brat sauerkraut supper from 4-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The menu will include bratwurst or a hot dog, sauerkraut or green beans, mashed potatoes, fried apples, homemade pies and a beverage. Carry outs also will be available. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the church office weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon or at the door. The fellowship hall is easily handicapped accessible. For more information, call the church office at (937) 667-3110. • STEAK DINNER: A T-bone dinner will be offered from 6-8 p.m. at the West Milton VFW No. 8211 on State Route 48, West Milton. The meal also will include baked potato, coleslaw and roll for $12. • MAPLE SUGARING: Backyard maple sugaring will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon at Aullwood. Experience the time honored tradition of maple sugaring, learn how to identify maple trees in your backyard and how to properly tap them for sap collection. Pat Rice, Aullwood’s maintenance manager, will teach this workshop. Handouts and a metal spile will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Class fee is $45 for non-members. Call Aullwood at (937) 890-7360 for more information. • MOON OVER AULLWOOD: Moon Over Aullwood will be offered, featuring Douglas Blue Feather and Danny Voris, from 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 for nonmembers. To order, call Aullwood at (937) 890-7360.

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Piqua firefighter Bob Bloom’s helmet and gloves wait by the mailbox of a burned out home at 540 Staunton St. as Bloom sits nearby waiting on inspectors from the state fire marshal’s office to wrap up their part of the investigation in the Wednesday fire that destroyed the two-story home.

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Mild winter still a long one

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“I have suffered from this for years. I used to dread winter so much. The first thing I do is get up and open up the curtains. Doesn’t matter if it’s cloudy or sunny, clear or snowy, they get opened. Seeing daylight helps me a lot. Next, I don’t stress over snow. I have learned to tolerate it. I have a niece and nephew (8 and 7), and we have gone sledding and had a snowball fight shoveling out my car. I watch something or read something funny. I try to exercise at least twice a week. The endorphins that I get help put me and keep me in a happy mood. Lastly, I schedule something that requires me to go out of my house. It’s so easy to burrow inside and curse the snow, but that doesn’t help. So far this winter hasn’t been half bad at all. — Regina Stoltz, of Troy Beat the blues

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“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 people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” — First Amendment, U.S. Constitution

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP London Evening Standard on Britain and the eurozone crisis: The one comfort for the British government after the most recent dismal unemployment figures — at 2.67 million, the highest since 1994 — is that the outlook is no less vile elsewhere. France, whose economy grew last year, has a rate just under 10 percent, higher than our 8.4 percent. But that still leaves the government with hard questions to answer about its economic strategy. The combination of deficit reduction with a massive program of quantitative easing — pumping new money into the banks — may keep interest rates low but as a means of stimulating growth it is a good deal less successful than ministers hoped. The Governor of the Bank of England said that growth prospects here were partly dependent on eurozone debt reduction. That’s not much comfort, given the latest crisis in Greece. It would be in everyone’s interests if Greece were given funding to meet the repayment on As I its next bond redemption in March but that would not be the end of the matter. More See It bailouts will follow. Granted, the country’s ■ The Troy creditors, notably France and Germany, are Daily News not just bailing out Greece but their own welcomes banks, which have large amounts of Greek columns from our readers. To debt, but patience is wearing thin. BNP submit an “As I Parisbas has written down the value of its See It” send Greek debt by 75 percent; others will follow. your type-writThe Australian, Sydney, ten column to: on Greek austerity measures: ■ “As I See It” As Greek Finance Minister Evangelos c/o Troy Daily Venizelos noted, Greece’s parliament opted for News, 224 S. “the bad to avoid the worst”, voting for austeriMarket St., ty measures to help stave off bankruptcy — for Troy, OH 45373 now. ■ You can also In a nation of 10.7 million people, the packe-mail us at age will drastically cut pensions, reduce the editorial@tdnpu minimum wage by 22 percent and eliminate blishing.com. 150,000 public sector jobs by 2015. There was ■ Please no realistic alternative. Greece has endured include your full name and telefour years of recession that has seen unemphone number. ployment soar to 20 percent and youth unemployment to 48 per cent. But a messy default would open the way to greater instability and misery, a mass exodus of investment, widespread business failures and the loss of savings. After decades of mismanagement and cradle-to-the-grave welfare doled out from borrowed funds, Greece’s predicament is a stark reminder to other nations about the importance of tight fiscal policy and the need for banks and financial institutions to be well run and regulated to avoid the need for bailouts by taxpayers. Moody’s warnings to Britain, France and Austria that their AAA credit ratings are in jeopardy, and its downgrading of Italy, Spain, Portugal and others, was another reality check, indicating that no end is in sight for the European debt crisis. The option of Greece returning to the drachma, and other stricken economies including Ireland and Portugal exiting the euro through an orderly process yet to be devised, is being increasingly canvassed by economists and politicians in European capitals. Such a shift might be inevitable or even advisable, but it would be no panacea for any nation’s woes… Those calling for a fresh emphasis on growth and who argue that austerity alone will not solve the crisis have a point. Such growth, however, must flow from productive enterprises, innovation, hard work and exports, not government stimulus from further borrowings.

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stigma of a disability and replace it with an understanding of abilities. Several local direct support To the Editor: professionals of REM Ohio as In honor of Developmental well as individuals with DD Disabilities Awareness Month, will participate in the we at REM Ohio Inc. would Developmental Disability like to take this opportunity to Awareness Month Kick-off encourage all Ohioans to learn Event held at the Statehouse more about individuals with in Columbus on March 1. We intellectual and developmental are encouraging everyone to disabilities. join us at this event and supOur state-wide campaign port the efforts to enhance the for this years celebration and public’s knowledge and awarecommunity outreach is — “Our ness about developmental disCommunity is Better abilities. Together.” This theme encourDD Awareness Month not ages the public to understand only offers an opportunity for that when people with disabili- increasing education, awareties are welcomed into local ness, and community inclusion neighborhoods, workplaces, but paves the way toward houses of worship and schools, improving the quality of life for everyone wins. One of REM people with developmental disOhio’s goals is to reduce the abilities. Several awareness

and outreach efforts will be hosted and community involvement is encouraged throughout the year. It is, after all, often a lack of knowledge and attitudinal barriers that often results in isolation of residents and disconnection of a community. Our hope is through education and support by our own friends and neighbors many fears and false public assumptions can be replaced with awareness, understanding and greater inclusion. Readers that are interested in bringing awareness and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into their community can visit www.rem-oh.com for more information.

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Here’s hoping this decade is better than the last If turning 30 is the new 20, then I’m looking forward to being 40. Not that my 20s were that bad, but there’s quite a few chunks of time that I don’t care to relive — or in fact, that I can even remember thankfully. And as the Tim McGraw song goes, “I think I’ll take a moment, celebrate my age; The ending of an era and the turning of a page; Now it’s time to focus in on where I go from here; Lord have mercy on my next 30 years.” I’ve found that as I’m aging gracefully (hey, a certain high school secretary asks me why I’m tardy every time I visit — God Bless this woman) I’ve noticed that I am slowing down a bit. Here’s a few things I’ve noticed: Things such as: 1. Sticks and stones. I’m morphing into Norma Jean. My grandmother loves a tidy lawn. She lives in town, so she has a lawn, whereas I have a yard — huge difference folks. Anyways, I can’t believe that I enjoy picking up sticks. It is somewhat therapeutic. It’s cheap therapy. Norma

Melanie Yingst Troy Daily News Columnist Jean still beats me in the leaf department. That may come later. The sticks I can handle. Is it normal to be sore after picking up just sticks? At least I won’t have to worry about them tearing up the lawnmower this spring, which brings me to my next point. 2. The grass is always greener on the other side of the driveway. I’ve found that I look forward to mowing my yard. It’s cheap therapy. You think a lot when you are mowing the yard. Actually, I even like mowing my parents’ yard. Old people love to mow grass.Well, now, I’m one of those old people. And, I’m OK with that. 3. Early to bed, early to rise. OK, so maybe not the latter

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part. Last weekend was a pretty tame stretch for this farm girl. I was in bed by 10 p.m. on a Friday night — on purpose. No I wasn’t sick, I was just tired. When Saturday night rolled around, I even managed to score a free evening. Oh, I had options. I could have drove to Columbus to meet up with friends or went to town to have a drink, but when it came down to it, I just wanted to read a magazine and go to bed in a quiet empty house. It was wonderful. Amen. 4. Too old for Abercrombie, too young for Christopher Banks. After that crazy weekend of sleeping, I did manage to get together with the Queen and Triplet and we headed to Columbus, minus children, to spend the day shopping at Easton. All three of us agreed that we are in this hazy “middle” stage — too old for the juniors section and too young for the (gasp) Misses department. I can’t wear boxy-cut tops and I believe there’s a law against shorts so small the pockets poke out. I don’t want to break out the Quacker Factory garb though either. Well wait, some of

that QVC stuff is sort of cute. What did I just say? Anyways, if there’s any budding fashion designers out there, your 30ish market awaits. 5. Birds of a feather. The best part of last Sunday wasn’t the great deals I scored at The Buckle (am I too old for that store?) When you have to grab a hold of a clothes rack to help you breathe through the pain of laughter, you know you have a special bond. I know I’m repeating myself, but honestly, one of the best things that I will have in my 30s are my great girl friends. My life is never empty when all of them are around. In all honestly, the cast of characters I talk about weren’t around the last decade, but I believe they’ll be around for the rest of my life. That’s a good feeling. So maybe I’ll figure out just what I’m doing here, in my next 30 years. Cheers folks! “Twin” Melanie Yingst appears on Fridays in the Troy Daily News. She acts her age and her shoe size, which are the same number.

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LENORA M. LIETTE Sodality. PIQUA — Lenora M. Liette, 103, of She loved crocheting, playing bingo Piqua, died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. and gardening in her truck 23, 2012, at Upper Valley patch and canning. Medical Center, Troy. She Lenora also loved raising was born in Russia, Ohio on flowers, baking and reading. June 24, 1908, to the late Lenora was an excellent Henry and Emma (Paulus) speller and won second place Marchal. On Nov. 11, 1930, in a championship spelling in Russia, Ohio, she married bee in 1919 at Tri-County Bernard C. Liette. Schools. He preceded her in death She also was a two-time Nov. 1, 1973. winner at the Garbry Ridge Lenora is survived by two spelling bee at the age of 100. sons and daughters-in-law, LIETTE Lenora won a first place troEdwin and Jean Liette and phy at Koester Pavilion for Ron and Sharon Liette, all of Piqua; Noodle Ball at the age of 103. two daughters and sons-in-law, Roberta “Joan” and Walter Lee Elsas of She was a loving homemaker and loved to spend time with her family and Russia, Ohio, and Marilyn and Robert Tegtmeyer of Clayton, Ohio; 15 grand- friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at children; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at St. Mary AP PHOTO nine great-great-grandchildren. She Catholic Church, Piqua, with the Rev. Iraqi firefighters try to extinguish a burning bus at the scene of a car bomb explo- was preceded in death by one daughFr. Angelo Caserta as Celebrant. ter, Eileen Bertellotti; one sister, sion in Karradah in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday. Burial will follow in St. Louis Catholic Wilhelmina Marchal; and one brother, Cemetery, North Star, Ohio. Raymond Marchal. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Lenora attended Greenwood Sunday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Elementary School and Russia High Home, Piqua, Ohio. School. She was a member of Memorial contributions may be made St. Mary Catholic Church, Piqua. to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Lenora was a former member of St. Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio, where she was a member of the Young Condolences may be expressed to the BAGHDAD (AP) — family at www.melcher-sowers.com. Ladies Sodality and Married Ladies Bombs and deadly shootings relentlessly pounded DARREL E. CARR Iraqis on Thursday, killing during World War II and had been TIPP CITY — Darrel E. Carr, 87, of at least 55 people and Tipp City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, employed by F & G Tool and Mold as a wounding more than 225 in tool and die maker and was a member 2012, at Cypress Pointe Health a widespread wave of vioof the Zion Lutheran Church, Tipp Campus, Englewood, Ohio. He lence the government City. Darrel was an avid fisherman, was born March 19, 1924, in called a “frantic attempt” enjoyed camping and had traveled Nevada, Ohio, to the late C. by insurgents to prove the to Alaska on six occasions. A graveEmery and Mollie E. (Horner) country will never be staside service will be conducted at a Carr. He was preceded in death ble. later date in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. by his wife Betty in 2011. He is Cars burned, school Arrangements have been entrusted to survived by his son, Mark D. Carr of desks were bloodied, bandFrings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Troy, Ohio; three grandchildren and five aged victims lay in hospiMain St., Tipp City, OH 45371. great-grandchildren. tals and pools of blood were Condolences may be sent to the family Darrel served his country proudly in left with the wounded on at www.fringsandbayliff.com. the United States Navy on a PT Boat floors of bombed businesses after the daylong series of attacks in 12 cities across SHAWN M. RICHARD Iraq. Monroe, class of 1986. ARCANUM — Shawn Michael The assault demonstratHe was formerly a member of Richard, 44, of Arcanum, passed ed how vulnerable the the Pitsburg and Arcanum Fire away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, country remains two Department, was employed at at his residence. He was born months after the American Lowes-Greenville and AP PHOTO Oct. 22,1967, in Dayton, Ohio. military left and put the enjoyed bowling, home improveonus for protecting the pub- People inspect the scene of a car bomb explosion in He is survived by his parents, ment and his beloved dogs Laverne and Diane Ida Clarence Karradah in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday. lic solely in the hands of Champion, Emma and Curly lence?” said Ahmed al- in Iraq will not ever be sta- (Scheese) Richard; loving wife, Iraqi forces. Sue. “There was no reason for Tamimi, who was working ble,” the ministry said in a Joyce Ann (Mead) Richard; sister and Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. brother-in-law, Lori and Brian statement. at an Education Ministry this bomb. A primary school Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Hale-Sarver Henderson of Pitsburg; nephews, “These attacks are part is here, students came to office a block away from a Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami Matthew and Amanda Henderson, study and people came to restaurant bombed in the of al-Qaida efforts to delivSt., West Milton, with pastor Rob work,” Karim Abbas woe- Shiite neighborhood of er a message to its support- Dusty Mead; niece, Kristen Dauber officiating. Burial will follow at fully said in the town of Kazimiyah in northern ers that al-Qaida is still Henderson; father-in-law and motherGettysburg Cemetery. in-law, Kenneth L. Sr. and Joycelyn I. operating inside Iraq, and Musayyib, where he saw a Baghdad. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday He described a hellish it has the ability to launch Mead; brother-in-laws, Kenneth Mead car bomb parked near an at Hale-Sarver. Jr., Craig Alan Mead, Jamie Mead and elementary school kill scene of human flesh and strikes inside the capital or If so desired, contributions may be Michael Mead; sister-in-law, Kendra cities and towns.” other of blood at the restaupools three people and wound 73. made to the family in care of Mead; and many nieces and nephews. Fifteen of the day’s 26 Most of the injured in the rant, where another car Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, P.O. Shawn served his country in the U.S. town, located about 40 bomb killed nine people attacks targeted security Box 9, West Milton, OH 45383. forces on patrols, at check- Army, was formerly from Franklinmiles (60 kilometers) south and wounded 19. No group immediately points and around governof Baghdad, were schoolPHILLIP E. “PETE” TAYLOR claimed responsibility for ment and political offices. children. Other Iraqis, fed up with the latest attacks, but car Six policemen were killed SIDNEY — Phillip E. “Pete” Taylor Reagen, Cassandra and Gavin; two the continued violence, furi- bombs are a hallmark of al- at their checkpoint in passed away Nov. 22, 2011. brothers, Paul (Christine) Taylor and northern Baghdad in a pre- He was born Feb. 1, 1956, in Pleasant Bill (Sandy) Taylor; seven sisters, ously blamed security Qaida. The Iraqi Interior dawn drive-by shooting. A Hill to the late Ellsworth and Evelyn forces for letting it happen. Doris High, June (Dave) Rudy, Janice “We want to know: What Ministry blamed al-Qaida suicide bomber blew up his Taylor. (Clyde) Miller, Emma (Chuck) Shuman, were the thousands of insurgents for the violence. car in front of a police sta- In addition to his parents, Phillip was Marcia (Hank) Shuman, Becky “These attacks are part tion in Baqouba, 35 miles preceded in death by his brothers, policemen and soldiers in Richardson and Susan Ross; Baghdad doing today while of frantic attempts by the (60 kilometers) northeast of Orville, Herman, Joe and James Taylor; and numerous nieces and the terrorists were roaming terrorist groups to show Baghdad, killing two and and sisters, Bessie, Frieda and Bernice nephews. the city and spreading vio- that the security situation wounding eight. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Taylor, and Mary Holfinger. the Pleasant Hill Church of God, Phillip is survived by his daughter, Pleasant Hill. Sara L. Taylor; three grandchildren,

Widespread shootings, bombings kill 55 in Iraq

Higher gas prices cloud Obama’s re-election hopes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Soaring gasoline prices are threatening to undercut President Barack Obama’s re-election prospects and o f f e r i n g Republicans an easy target. With prices pushing $4 a gallon and threatening to go even higher, Obama sought Thursday to confront rising public OBAMA anxiety and strike back at his GOP critics. Obama said dismissively that all the Republicans can talk about is more drilling — “a bumper sticker … a strategy to get politicians through an election” — when the nation’s energy challenges

demand much more. In a speech in Miami, he promoted the expansion of domestic oil and gas exploration but also the development of new forms of energy. For all the political claims, economists say there’s not much a president of either party can do about gasoline prices. Certainly not in the short term. But it’s clear that people are concerned — a new Associated Press-GfK poll says seven in 10 find the issue deeply important — so it’s sure to be a political issue through the summer. “Right now, we’re experiencing yet another painful

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AP MOVIE REVIEWS WANDERLUST: This would provide an intriguing double feature with “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” Both are about people who search for their true selves in woodsy communes, get sucked into the brainwashing and insularity by a charismatic leader and eventually struggle to escape. One of these films contains poop jokes. Guess which one it is. Yes, “Wanderlust” proudly wears its sketchcomedy origins on its sleeve, and that means the gags are as hit-and-miss as you’d imagine. David Wain (“Role Models”) directs from a script he cowrote with longtime friend and collaborator Ken Marino, but it’s clear that a lot of improv took place, as well. That’s the bread and butter for these guys and their cast members, with whom they’ve worked in the past on TV (“The State,” ”Children’s Hospital”) and in movies (“Wet Hot American Summer,” ”The Ten”). Some jokes get hammered into the ground; others go well past the point of cringe-inducing awkwardness, which is the point. But some do reach the levels of brilliant, unfettered lunacy to which they aspire. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston star as married Manhattanites who find themselves at a hippie enclave known as Elysium. Justin Theroux, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Malin Akerman and Alan Alda are among its drugged-up denizens. R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use. 98 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four. — Christy Lemire, AP Movie Critic

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The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center will continue the 11th annual Poetry Series with the second poetry reading in the series by West Virginia native Ed Davis. The event will be at 7;30 p.m. March 8, at the Hayner Center at 301 W. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Davis recently retired from teaching writing fulltime at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. He also has taught both fiction and poetry at the Antioch Writers Workshop. Davis is the author of the novels “I Was So Much Older Then” (Disc-Us Books, 2001) and “The Measure of Everything” (Plain View Press, 2005). He also authored four poetry chapbooks, including, most recently, “Healing Arts” (Pudding House, 2005), and many published stories and poems in anthologies and journals. His unpublished novel “Running From Mercy,” won the 2010 Hackney Award for the novel, and his poem Uncle Frank and the Boy won Best of Show in the 2011 poetry contest co-sponsored by Mock Turtle Zine and Antioch Writer’s Workshop. He lives with his wife in the village of Yellow Springs, where he bikes, hikes and writes. Visit his

website at http://www.davised.com In conjunction with the series, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center invites area poets and students to submit their original unpublished poems to be judged for cash prizes and an opportunity to participate in the poetry reading at 7:30 p.m. April 5. Faculty members from Wright State University will review the poems. Dr. David Petreman, coordinator of Hayner’s poetry series, will be the master of ceremonies and guest reader. Petreman has coordinated 11 years of poetry readings for the Hayner Center, bringing many renowned, published poets to the Troy community to share their works in their own voices. The poems will be judged in three categories: children (elementary and junior high up to age 14), high school students and adults. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $5. The competition is open to residents of Miami County and bordering counties. Complete details of the competition are posted on the website, www.troyhayner.org. The deadline for entries is March 9. Additional information about all the events at the center can be found at www.troyhayner.org.

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Trostel set to sign newly released book Saturday For the Troy Daily News

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Scott Trostel of Brown Township has completed his newest book, and second about Abraham Lincoln, “The Lincoln Inaugural Train, The 1861 Journey of President-elect Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C.” The story is of President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s 13 day inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. in Febuary 1861. “After having completed the earlier book about Lincoln’s funeral train, it seemed that the amazing story of his adventurous and harrowing journey to Washington had not been told,” Trostel said. TROSTEL The book starts at Springfield, Ill., on a rainy February morning in 1861. En route millions of supporters gathered along the margins of the railroad tracks and at cities en route. In raw, cold, chilly winds, and rain, people cheered Lincoln as he passed by. He spent more time in Ohio than any other state along the route.

Having spent one day each in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. A meal stop at Xenia was canceled because of near riotous crowds. Numerous stops were made, and brief speeches offered. Residents demonstrated an overwhelming manifestation of support. Little known are the stories of three assassination attempts en route, the second at Cincinnati where a bomb was found on the train. “At times the train was slowed by a blizzard, a flood on the Hudson River and at other times by the throngs of people who showed up to see the presidentelect,” Trostel said. Each chapter covers one day of the journey, reception and proceedings at each of the 11 planned stops. A 12th planned stop at Baltimore, was canceled during a clandestine security move to avoid an assassination plot there. Residents seeking a

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Above is the cover of the newly relesed book by Trostel. glimpse of the presidentelect came in throngs and filled miles of city streets. Near riots ensued at several locations in the effort by the masses to see and hear the president-elect. The overwhelming response of a nation during this terrible transitional time stands

as a tribute to the courage of one man during momentous events in one of the most intensely impressive chapters of American history, Trostel said. Trostel will sign his books from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, at the Readmore Hallmark on North Main Street s in Piqua.

Celtic sounds to fill the air For the Troy Daily News TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St. will offer an opportunity for the public to celebrate the Irish with Knot Fibb’n at 7:30 p.m. March 10. The concert is presented free and open to the public. The groups presents a traditional IrishAmerican music scene and the four members of Knot Fibb’n have a distinct sound unlike most other acoustic Celtic bands. They perform the traditional music of Ireland as well as original tunes and modern folk music, blending their varied and professional artistic backgrounds. PHOTO PROVIDED The Troy-Hayner Knot Fibb’n poses for a photo recently. The group will perform at The TroyCultural Center is Troy’s Hayner Cultural Center on March 10. tax supported community center, located in the his- Hayner. about this concert and all the center is available at toric home of Mary Jane Additional information of the events offered by www.troyhayner.org.

A nun, football coach and Marine going to Oscars sion with the nominees, told the filmmakers. “I know you’ve been told not to, but as the governor of your branch, I will be there, and I’ll block any security that tries to prevent it.” It wouldn’t be the first time the “Fahrenheit 9/11” filmmaker bucked academy rules. When he won the best documentary feature trophy in 2002 for “Bowling for Columbine,” AP PHOTO Moore brought the other Workers roll out the red carpet that will be used for the documentary films nomi84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Wednesday. The nees on stage with him and was infamously met Academy Awards will be held Sunday. with boos and cheers when he used his acceptwill walk the red carpet Marine injured in ance speech to denounce outside the Hollywood and Afghanistan whose emoPresident George Bush. Highland Center on tional struggle to transiAmong this year’s feaSunday. tion back to life in North tures, “Hell and Back Other nominated docu- Carolina is depicted in Again” by Danfung Dennis mentary film subjects “Hell and Back Again.” expected to attend the “I would encourage you, and Mike Lerner and Oscars include Bill if any of you win, to bring “Undefeated” by T.J. Martin and Dan Lindsay Courtney, the white coach them to the stage,” filmwill face environmental of an all-black, inner-city maker and academy docuepic “If a Tree Falls” by high-school football team mentary branch officer Marshall Curry and Sam featured in “Undefeated,” Michael Moore, who modCullman; West Memphis and Sgt. Nathan Harris, a erated the panel discus-

Three installment “Paradise Lost 3” by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky; and 3-D choreography chronicle “Pina” by Wim Wenders. The short film “God Is the Bigger Elvis” is up against the civil-rights profile “The Barber of Birmingham” by Robin Fryday and Gail Dolgin; Iraq War account “Incident in New Baghdad” by James Spione; acid attack saga “Saving Face” by Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy; and disaster portrait “The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom” by Lucy Walker. Several of the nominated filmmakers lamented during Wednesday’s panel that documentaries are the lesser seen and lesser distributed films among those nominated for Oscars. Wenders, who presents the work of choreographer Pina Bausch in 3-D in “Pina,” said the

technological evolution is the “secret weapon” to making documentaries feel more cinematic. “What we as documentary filmmakers try to do is take the audience into somebody’s world,” said Wenders. “When you see a person in front of you shot in 3-D, it’s a different presence. It’s a whole different thing. You can tell your stories in a way that immerse the audience like never before. I’m convinced this is the future of the documentary language.” 2260923

LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least one person on the Oscars red carpet won’t have to worry about what to wear: Mother Dolores Hart. The 73-year-old nun, who left Hollywood in 1963 to join a monastery after starring in films with the likes of Elvis Presley and George Hamilton, is among the nominated documentary film subjects slated to attend Sunday’s 84th annual Academy Awards. Hart, who will be sporting her nun’s habit, is chronicled in the short film “God Is the Bigger Elvis.” Rebecca Cammisa and Julie Anderson, the short’s filmmakers, said at a panel discussion at the motion picture academy’s Beverly Hills headquarters Wednesday that Mother Dolores, who is a voting member of the academy and attended the ceremony three times before she became a nun,

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Cool down and try to reach a compromise with wife

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Dear Annie: For the past year, my wife, "Janie," has been getting hot flashes. She is always broiling in the house while the rest of the family freezes. She insists on keeping the temperature at 70, while the rest of us are most comfortable at 74. She recently purchased warm slippers for everyone and suggested we wear long sleeves. Annie, I like to wear T-shirts and walk barefoot. I work long hours, and when I come home, I like to shed most of my clothes. I pay the mortgage and should not be freezing in my own home. Our family doctor said the hot flashes could last for years. I say she is disrespectful to all of us. She says I am insensitive. We are at an impasse. I found out she is looking for an apartment. I love my wife and beg you to help us before it's too late. — Upstate New York Where It's 20 Degrees Outside Dear New York: You think you're uncomfortable? Imagine how your wife feels with an internal thermostat that periodically sets her on fire. The U.S. Dept. of Energy recommends that your home thermostat be set at 68 degrees in winter (78 degrees in summer). You can warm up more easily than your wife can cool down. We recommend a compromise. You offer to be comfortable in sweats if she will speak to her doctor about medication to control her hot flashes or visit a health food store for more natural remedies. A pair of slippers and some hot cocoa seems a small price to pay to save your marriage. Dear Annie: My mother has three brothers. My grandmother's eyes are blue, and my grandfather's are blue-gray. My mother and two of her brothers have brown eyes. From my college biology class and some Internet research, I understand this is genetically impossible. This leads me to believe my mother and uncles may not be my grandfather's children. I also know that my grandmother had many miscarriages and a stillborn. My grandparents also have marital issues and have come close to divorcing on a few occasions. Should I speak to my mother about this? I'd like to know my biological family. — Brown-Eyed Girl Dear Brown-Eyed: Eye color is very complicated. While not common, it is indeed possible for blueeyed parents to produce browneyed children. And if your grandparents carry a mutation, it would make sense that more than one child would have brown eyes. So please don't jump to any conclusions. If you are concerned that your genetic background is inaccurate, speak to your mother. Dear Annie: You printed a letter from "Put Out in Peoria," whose sister boycotted the nephew's wedding because her children were not invited. I've photographed weddings for 15 years and can relate numerous accidents that have happened while parents were ignoring their children at receptions. I have seen cake tables topple because kids were playing underneath. They slide across the dance floor while their ignorant parents think it's cute to see them knock people over. Once, a toddler ran up behind my husband, who stepped back and fell over the boy. The kid wasn't hurt, but my husband tore a ligament in his arm. I've seen children run into stone walls and glass doors and need to be transported to emergency rooms. Take it from me. If you want an enjoyable evening, leave your children at home. Everyone will be safer. — Photographer in Houston Dear Houston: Not all children are so wild, and not all parents are so negligent. And often, the bride and groom want their little nieces and nephews in attendance. To avoid disasters, we recommend that bridal couples who wish to include young children hire babysitters to entertain and watch the kiddies. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE

Simple restaurant hint is a true ‘green’ idea Dear Heloise: At a restaurant, instead of asking for the disposable carryout containers for leftovers, we bring a cloth shopping bag with our own reusable ones. They stack better, and the bag is a great help. The owner was delighted and begged us to tell all the other customers we know. He said, “You have no idea what I spend a month on the throwaways.” Now, when we get home, the food goes right into the refrigerator. It keeps much better and can go in the microwave to reheat. Do you think he should offer a 2 percent discount to customers who bring their own containers?

Hints from Heloise Columnist — Rich A., Roswell, N.M. Rich, GREAT recycling hint! I’m not sure about a discount, but why not ask? At the very minimum, you are still doing a “green” hint that is helpful! — Heloise LUGGAGE LABELING Dear Heloise: Almost all luggage ends up on the airport

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TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Friday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2012. There are 311 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 24, 1942, the SS Struma, a charter ship attempting to carry Jewish refugees from Romania to Palestine during World War II, was torpedoed and sunk by a Soviet submarine after being towed and abandoned in the Black Sea by Turkish authorities; all but one of the 769 refugees on board perished. On this date: • In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII issued a papal bull, or edict, outlin-

ing his calendar reforms. (The Gregorian Calendar is the calendar in general use today.) • In 1868, the House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson following his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later acquitted by the Senate. • In 1920, the German Workers Party, which later became the Nazi Party, met in Munich to adopt its platform. • In 1981, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of

Britain’s Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. • In 1992, Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain married Hole lead vocalist Courtney Love in Hawaii. • One year ago: Discovery, the world’s most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit for the final time, heading toward the International Space Station on a journey marking the beginning of the end of the shuttle era. • Today’s Birthdays: Actor Abe Vigoda is 91. Actor Barry Bostwick is 67. Actor Edward James Olmos is 65.

Chavez assures backers: ‘I will live!’ CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez isn’t naming a substitute as he prepares to head to Cuba for surgery to remove a potentially cancerous tumor, and he assured supporters on Thursday that he will be around for a long time.

“I will live! I will live!” Chavez said, pounding the table, during a live television appearance broadcast nationwide from a hall in the Miraflores government palace. He said he will leave on Friday and will undergo the operation early next week.

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Shown at the head of a wooden conference table and flanked by Cabinet ministers, Chavez sang, laughed, bantered and urged his nervous-looking ministers and other officials to be of good cheer. At one point, a boy appeared via a video feed from the western city of Maracaibo and recited a couplet about the president’s illness and how he will overcome it. Chavez, who is running for re-election this year, was in full campaign mode and spoke nearly uninterrupted

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undergoes surgery. The opposition, he alleged, plans to spread rumors of discontent and division within the country’s military and stir intrigue about his health. The nation’s congress earlier unanimously approved permission for Chavez to leave a formality required by the constitution. Under Venezuela’s Constitution, the vice president may take the president’s place during temporary absences of up to 90 days, which the National Assembly may extend for 90

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days more. Pro-Chavez lawmakers scoffed at opposition suggestions that Chavez might need the vice president to temporarily assume office. Vice President Elias Jaua says Chavez is fully capable of continuing his duties. Cancer specialists say Chavez’s absence could last weeks if he has to stay in Cuba for radiation treatment. Chavez said earlier this week the same doctors who removed a baseball-size cancerous tumor from his pelvic region in June would be operating on him. The firebrand president had already undergone chemotherapy last year, and in October declared himself “free of illness.” In a letter sent to the National Assembly requesting permission to travel, Chavez described the need for surgery as “urgent.” “I know the news of this new surgery has caused concern among the vast majority of my countrymen. I say it from the heart: I’m certain that we will win this battle,” Chavez wrote in the letter. “I will return as I always return: With more energy, more enthusiasm, more happiness.” Chavez has denied rumors the cancer had spread aggressively, but also said his doctors don’t know if the new two-centimeter (oneinch) lesion they found over the weekend is malignant. The president said he had received phone calls of encouragement from allied presidents Evo Morales of Bolivia and Ollanta Humala of Peru.

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-253 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Brad Wolfe and Teresa Wolf, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 14, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Union, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: L32-048720 Also known as: 5570 West Monroe Concord Road, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($85,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Christopher G. Phillips, Attorney 2/10, 2/17, 2/24-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-676 The Bank of New York Mellon vs. Melanie J. Grote, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-081803 Also known as: 1920 South County Road 25-A, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixth Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Melissa N. Meinhart, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-749 U.S. Bank, N.A. vs. Michael D. Hammaker, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-101636 Also known as: 601 East Canal Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Ninety Five Thousand and 00/100 ($95,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-580 Mainsource Bank vs. Newell H. Christopher Jr., et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-092000 Also known as: 1010 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Thousand and 00/100 ($70,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Alan M. Kappers, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-833 BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Roman D. Griego, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-025420 Prior Deed Reference: Instrument Recorded in October 23, 2002 in Book 0732 Page 097 Instrument #0349279 Also known as: 942 South Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Thousand and 00/100 ($70,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Peter L. Mehler, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-841 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Tina M. Osgood, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-053930 Prior Deed Reference: Survivor Deed, Book 683, Page 494 Recorded December 30, 1997 Also known as: 737 Branford Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($125,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Robert R. Hoose, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-664 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Barry E. Leiter, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Elizabeth, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: E09-028900 Prior Deed Reference: Book 592, page 442, Deed Records of Miami County, Ohio Also known as: 7025 Tipp Elizabeth, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($178,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Melissa N. Meinhart, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-528 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Timothy J. Nauert, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-043460 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 0768, page 732 Also known as: 1023 Fairfield Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Ninety Two Thousand and 00/100 ($92,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. S. Scott Martin, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 09-144 LaSalle Bank, N.A. vs. Alan Holter, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-026230 and D08-026220 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 778, page 69 Also known as: 10 Elmwood Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Two Thousand and 00/100 ($82,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Lori N. Wight, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-956 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Angela L. Schipper, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 14, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-038750 Also known as: 604 Glendale Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Five Thousand and 00/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 2/10, 2/17, 2/24-2012 2256487

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-717 Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB vs. Vincent N. Meek, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-045690 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 685, Page 38 Also known as: 88 Vincent Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($85,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Wayne E. Ulbrich, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012 2259923

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-780 United States of America vs. Terence M. Wholihan, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-012876 Prior Deed Reference: Quit Claim Deed dated November 4, 1999 and recorded November 9, 1999 in Volume 700, Page 673 and Survivorship Deed dated February 23, 1993 and recorded in February 25, 1993 in Book 641, Page 36 Also known as: 72 Hawthorne Drive, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($25,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Stephen D. Miles, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012 2260846

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 09-211 The Bank of New York Mellon vs. Raymond J. Fleming, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-101930 Also known as: 820 Willow Creek Way, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Two Hundred Five Thousand and 00/100 ($205,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kyle E. Timken, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-615 Bank of America, N.A. vs. Anthony M. Aikin, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-027600 Also known as: 1741 County Road 25-A, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($80,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-411 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Tina M. Gilley, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and the State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-017350 Also known as: 324 Morehead Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Christopher G. Phillips, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-140 Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Daniel L. Wise, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 21, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of West Milton, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: L39-000940 Also known as: 339 South Miami Street, West Milton, Ohio 45383 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($49,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Charles R. Janes, Attorney 2/17, 2/24, 3/2-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-964 U.S. Bank, N.A. vs. Towne Park TIC, LLC, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 14, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Troy, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: D08-104612 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 780, page 487 and Volume 779, page 80 Also known as: 1850 Towne Park Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Twelve Million and 00/100 ($12,000,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Paul E. Perry, Attorney 2/10, 2/17, 2/24-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-632 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Gary E. Iddings, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 14, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-081259 & C06-081258 Also known as: 1207 Pine Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Thousand and 00/100 ($80,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Andrew C. Clark, Attorney 2/10, 2/17, 2/24-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 05-463 U.S. Bank, NA formerly known as Firstar Bank, NA formerly known as Star Bank, NA vs. William M. Hill, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 14, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-081287 Prior Deed Reference: Vol. 672, page 535 Also known as: 1501 Waco Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Seventy Five Thousand and 00/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Sara M. Petersmann, Attorney 2/10, 2/17, 2/24-2012 2256483

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-515 Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Patrick Logan, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Monroe, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: G12-082920 Prior Deed Reference: Volume No. 645, Page 167 Also known as: 7857 Cliffwood Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($198,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Christopher M. Schwieterman, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012 2261044

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 08-482 The Bank of New York vs. Harry A. Robinette, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Concord, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: C06-082867 Prior Deed Reference: Book 785, Page 016 Also known as: 1850 Creekwood Drive, Troy, Ohio 45373 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Ninety Thousand and 00/100 ($190,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Julia E. Steelman, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-856 Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Jeffrey C. Hull, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 28, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Laura, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: L36-003026 & L36-003030 Prior Deed Reference: Book 740, Page 763 Also known as: 414 Main Street, Laura, Ohio 45337 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Maria Divita, Attorney 2/24, 3/2, 3/9-2012

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CITY OF TROY LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Director of Public Service and Safety, City Hall, 100 South Market Street, Troy, Ohio, 45373-7303, until 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 22, 2012, for the: CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM COMPONENTS FOR FY 2012 - FY 2015 in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Director of Public Service and Safety. Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the City and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes endorsed by the Bidder and marked “BID – TROY CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM COMPONENTS”. Bids may be submitted by mail to the Director of Public Service and Safety, 100 South Market Street, P.O. Box 3003, Troy, Ohio, 45373-7303. Each Bidder must submit evidence of his experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. Each Bidder is required to furnish, with his proposal, a Bid Guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted a Contract will be entered into. The Bid Guaranty shall be in one of the following forms: 1. A certified check, cashiers’ check or letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the total Bid amount, payable to the City of Troy, Ohio, or; 2. A Bid bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount, payable to the City of Troy, Ohio. If the Bid Guaranty is furnished in Bond form, it shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.

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CCW CLASS March 24th 8:00am - 4:00pm & March 25th 8:00am-12:00. Piqua Fish & Game $60 parthelynx@aol.com (937)760-4210

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MIXED BASSET Puppies, 2 males, 3 females, call (937)498-9973 or (937)638-1321

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Paul Sherry’s Big Knock Down Sale is Back for 1 DAY ONLY!! Area auto buyers will save thousands on Cars, trucks, SUVs, Vans and RVs. Some will drive away with a $99* car. On Saturday, February 25th, Paul Sherry Chrysler will knock down prices on every used vehicle with some vehicles being knocked down to $99! Hundreds of people are expected to attend the large vehicle sale going on at Paul Sherry Chrysler this weekend. Over three million dollars in inventory will be available. The dealership has set low prices starting at $99* and payments as low as ninety nine dollars a month* in an attempt to clear the lot. Over 150 new and used vehicles are on the lot, and Sherry Chrysler is attempting to sell them all.

There will be an enormous selection of vehicles on hand including the $99* cars. At approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, February 25th, The Big Sale Begins! Channel 7 will be broadcasting live from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and during that time we will knock down prices on approximately 28 vehiIn order to accomplish their task, the dealership cles then at 10:30 a.m., The Sale Continues! has lined up extra staff to handle the anticipated We will then begin knocking down prices on abundance of people. They have also arranged for the remainder of Paul Sherry’s 3 million dollar more financing experts in order to get as many inventory. Whoever is sitting behind the wheel people as possible approved and into one of their of the vehicle when the price is knocked down automobiles or RVs. The experts are also available will be given the first opportunity to purchase to assist with financing, so people can get low rates the vehicle at that price. and lower payments.

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TODAY’S TIPS

■ Girls Basketball

• BASKETBALL: The Troy varsity boys basketball team will play their first tournament game against Butler at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Trotwood High School. Pre-sale tickets are available to purchase in the high school athletic department office from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Pre-sale tickets are $6 for all fans, starting with children who are in kindergarten. Children who are not enrolled in school, younger than the age of kindergarten, will be admitted for free. • BASKETBALL: No Limit Sports is offering AAU basketball tryouts for age groups U9-U17 between Feb. 18-22. All tryouts will be held at No Limit Sports Academy at 650 Olympic Drive in Troy. For a list of times and dates or for more information, call (937) 3350738 or email info@nolimitsportsacademy.com. To register, go to www.nolimitsportsacademy.com. • SOCCER: Registrations are now being accepted for the Youth Indoor Soccer League held at Hobart Arena. The program is for ages 4-8, begins in early April and runs through mid-May. Register online at www.hobartarena.com on the “Registrations” page. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 339-5145. • SOFTBALL: Registrations are now being taken for the Troy Recreation Department Girls Youth Softball program. This program is for girls currently in grades first through eighth.You may register online at: http://troyohio.gov/rec/ProgramRegFor ms.html. Contact the recreation department at 339-5145 for more information. • HOCKEY: Registrations are now being taken for the Troy Recreation Department Introduction to Youth Hockey program. The three-week instructional program for those who have never played in an organized hockey program before is for the beginning hockey player ages 5-10. Dates are March 14, 21 and 28. Rental equipment is available through the Junior Hockey Parents’ Association. Contact the Recreation Department at 339-5145 for more information, or register online at http://hobartarena.com/registration_hobart_arena.html.

Top-seeded Patriots take down Bees Bradford advances to play Tri-Village in sectional title Staff Reports Bethel’s season may have came to an end on Thursday in a 73-34 loss to the top-seeded Tri-Village Patriots in Division IV Sectional at Brookville. But the Bees didn’t go down without a fight. Bethel held its ground in the first quarter, trailing 16-11

MIAMI COUNTY when the buzzer sounded. But in the second, the Patriots outscored the Bees 19-5, then went on a rampage in the third, outscoring the Bees 23-8 to put the game out of reach. “We played a great first quarter,” Bethel coach Ed Quincel said. “We were still at the game at half. We really played well the entire game. With the kind of record and the kind of season we’ve been hav-

ing, the girls could have easily gave in. But the girls continued to battle all game. They played well, I give them credit.” Kayla Linkous led the Patriots with 22 points, while Krystal Falknor added 18 in the win. Katelyn Koger was the top scorer for Bethel with 15 points. Bethel’s season ends with a record of 2-19. Bradford 45, Emmanuel Christian 35 Chelsey Broughman had 13 points, Brooke Dunlevy scored 10 and Haley Patted added

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Finding success Tipp swimmers perform well at state meet The eight Tippecanoe representatives had plenty of success in the Division II state swimming meet on Thursday at Canton McKinley High School. Going up against Cincinnati Indian Hill’s Mack Rice — the state record holder in the 200 individual medley (1:51.25) — MacKenzie improved on his qualifying time, swimming a 1:52.00 to enter the finals with the third best time in the 200 individual medley. Only Rice (1:51.50) and Austin Quinn Chagrin Falls (1:51.74) had better times in the event. MacKenzie turned in the third fastest qualifying time in the 100 breaststroke (59.16 seconds).

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SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Boys Basketball Division I Centerville Sectional Piqua vs. Springboro (6:30 p.m.) Division II Springfield Sectional Milton-Union vs. Urbana (6:30 p.m.) Division III Tippecanoe Sectional Miami East vs. Brookville (6:30 p.m.) Bethel vs. Covington (8 p.m.) Division IV Troy Sectional Troy Christian vs. Cedarville (6:30 p.m.) Division IV Piqua Sectional Lehman vs. Ansonia (6:30 p.m.) Bowling Division I District Troy (Boys) (9:30 a.m.) Swimming Division I State at Branin Natatorium Troy (9 a.m.) Division II State Tippecanoe (5 p.m.) Wrestling Division I Fairfield District Troy, Piqua (3:45 p.m.) Division II Marion Harding District Tippecanoe, Milton-Union (4 p.m.) Division III Kettering District Miami East, Covington, Troy Christian, Lehman (3 p.m.)

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Kenseth, Stewart win in Daytona Roush Fenway Racing will have three cars at the front of the season-opening Daytona 500. Matt Kenseth won the second of the twin 150-mile qualifying races Thursday with a bold pass of teammate Greg Biffle. The victory gave Kenseth a spot on the second row for Sunday’s race right behind teammates Carl Edwards and Biffle. See Page 18.

eight as Bradford used a 12-2 run in the third quarter to separate itself from Emmanuel Christian, winning 45-35 to set up a date with Tri-Village in the Division IV Sectional finals in Brookville. Bradford led by three after one quarter, before Emmanuel Christian came back to take a 26-24 halftime lead. After the big run in the third, Bradford outscored Emmanuel 9-7 in the fourth to win the game. Bradford (9-12) plays TriVillage on Saturday at 1:30 in Brookville.

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) and New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) chase down a loose ball during the first half Thursday in Miami.

Heat check Miami gets by Lin, Knicks, 102-88 MIAMI (AP) — Jeremy Lin was no match for the Miami Heat. Forcing Lin into easily the worst game of his remarkable run as New York’s starting point guard by running streams of defenders at him, Miami topped the Knicks 102-88 on Thursday night the eighth straight win for the NBA-leading Heat, all of those wins coming by at least 12

points. Chris Bosh scored 25 points, Dwyane Wade added 22 and LeBron James finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Miami, which will go into the All-Star break with the NBA’s best record (27-7). Lin’s final line: 1 for 11 from the field, eight points, three assists a far cry from the 23.9 points and 9.2 assists he had

been averaging over his first 11 games in the Knicks’ rotation, when he breathed immeasurable life into a team that was floundering. On Thursday, he simply wasn’t the same player, turning the ball over eight times. His last miss came with 6 seconds left, the outcome already decided,

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MacKenzie, Callum Empson, Jack Gaskins and Grant Koch combined for the 20th best time in the 200 medley relay (1:42.65). Chagrin Falls enters the finals with the fastest time in Division II (1:36.36). That same core had the 14th fastest time in the 400 medley relay, finishing in the 14th spot in the prelims with a time of 3:21.43. For the girls, Tippecanoe’s 200 medley relay team finished with the 15th best time in the event, as Lauren Subler, Kirsten Bell, Augusta Grescowle and Cahill combined to swim a 1:54.68. In the 100 breaststroke, Subler came in with the 21st best time on the clock, swimming a 1:09.70. Cahill also placed 24th in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:01.95. Those who qualified for the finals will swim today in Canton.

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Watney eliminates Woods in Arizona MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods had a 5-foot birdie putt to extend the match, and Nick Watney already was thinking about how to play the next hole. He had his yardage book out, trying to decide whether 3-wood was the right club to hit off the first tee. “The old adage is to expect your opponent to make it,” Watney said. “And when it’s Tiger Woods, you really expect him to make it.” Just not this Tiger Woods. In what is becoming a troubling trend for Woods, he missed the birdie putt so badly that it never even touched the hole, giving Watney a 1-up victory Thursday in the Match Play Championship. It was the third straight time that Woods, a three-time champion in this event, failed to get out of the second round. “I didn’t miss a single shot coming in, which is good. And that was fun, to hit the ball that well,” Woods said. “Unfortunately, I just didn’t make a putt when I needed it.” Woods missed three putts inside 10 feet over the last six holes, none more important than

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Nick Watney tees off on the eighth hole during the Match Play Championship golf tournament on Thursday in Marana, Ariz. the last one. Two weeks ago, Woods couldn’t buy a putt at Pebble Beach and closed with a 75, 11 shots worse than playing partner Phil Mickelson. He also struggled to make putts in Abu Dhabi, when he failed to win despite being tied for

the 54-hole lead with Robert Rock. “I’m very happy to move on. I feel a bit fortunate, as well,” Watney said. “We don’t see him miss putts like that very often. And there were a few of them.” Watney next plays Lee Westwood, the former world No. 1

whom Watney has beaten at Dove Mountain each of the last two years. Westwood had no trouble against Robert Karlsson of Sweden, advancing to the third round for the first time in 12 tries at this fickle event. “Need more clothes. Didn’t pack for long enough!” Westwood jokingly tweeted. England has won this World Golf Championship the last two years Luke Donald and Ian Poulter and Westwood is its last hope to make it three in a row. The surprise was that Scotland had two players remaining former British Open champion Paul Lawrie took down Ryo Ishikawa, and Martin Laird defeated Matteo Manassero. Lawrie and Laird face each other in the third round. In other matches Thursday: U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, the No. 2 seed, made only three birdies but won two straight holes with par to put away Anders Hansen and advance to the third round. He plays Miguel Angel Jimenez, the 48-year-old Spaniard who beat PGA champion Keegan Bradley.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB W L 20 14 .588 — Philadelphia 17 18 .486 3½ New York 15 17 .469 4 Boston 10 23 .303 9½ Toronto 10 25 .286 10½ New Jersey Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 27 7 .794 — 22 13 .629 5½ Orlando 20 14 .588 7 Atlanta 7 26 .212 19½ Washington 4 28 .125 22 Charlotte Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 27 8 .771 — Indiana 21 12 .636 5 Cleveland 13 18 .419 12 13 20 .394 13 Milwaukee 11 24 .314 16 Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Pct GB W L 23 10 .697 — San Antonio Dallas 21 13 .618 2½ Houston 20 14 .588 3½ Memphis 19 15 .559 4½ 8 25 .242 15 New Orleans Northwest Division Pct GB W L Oklahoma City 26 7 .788 — 18 16 .529 8½ Portland Denver 18 16 .529 8½ Minnesota 17 17 .500 9½ Utah 15 17 .469 10½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB 20 11 .645 — L.A. Clippers 20 13 .606 1 L.A. Lakers 13 17 .433 6½ Golden State 14 20 .412 7½ Phoenix 11 22 .333 10 Sacramento Wednesday's Games Oklahoma City 119, Boston 104 Indiana 102, Charlotte 88 New Orleans 89, Cleveland 84 Toronto 103, Detroit 93 Sacramento 115, Washington 107 Orlando 108, New Jersey 91 New York 99, Atlanta 82 Chicago 110, Milwaukee 91 Houston 93, Philadelphia 87 Minnesota 100, Utah 98 Golden State 106, Phoenix 104 L.A. Lakers 96, Dallas 91 L.A. Clippers 103, Denver 95 Thursday's Games Miami 102, New York 88 Atlanta 83, Orlando 78 San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Friday's Games No games scheduled The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 19, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ...........................Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (63) ......26-1 1,623 1 2. Syracuse (2)........27-1 1,559 2 3. Missouri ...............25-2 1,498 3 4. Kansas ................22-5 1,377 4 5. Duke ....................23-4 1,359 5 6. Michigan St. ........22-5 1,317 7 7. North Carolina.....23-4 1,261 8 8. Ohio St. ...............22-5 1,139 6 9. Georgetown.........20-5 1,085 10 10. Marquette ..........22-5 1,013 12 11. Michigan............20-7 869 17 12. Florida ...............21-6 860 14 13. Baylor ................22-5 859 9 14. Murray St...........26-1 765 16 15. Florida St...........19-7 620 20 16. Wisconsin ..........20-7 615 15 17. Louisville............21-6 495 19 18. New Mexico.......22-4 469 — 19. Wichita St. .........24-4 467 24 20. Notre Dame.......19-8 457 23 21. UNLV .................22-6 325 11 22. Temple ...............21-5 281 — 23. Indiana...............20-7 246 18 24. San Diego St.....20-6 176 13 25. Virginia...............20-6 153 22 Others receiving votes: Creighton 76, Gonzaga 47, BYU 29, Saint Louis 25, Drexel 13, Harvard 12, Vanderbilt 12, California 11, Saint Mary's (Cal) 7, Long Beach St. 4, VCU 1. USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 19, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ...............................Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (31) ......26-1 775 1 2. Syracuse .............27-1 744 2 3. Missouri ...............25-2 713 3 4. Duke ....................23-4 662 4 5. Kansas ................22-5 644 5 6. Michigan State ....22-5 613 8 7. North Carolina.....23-4 592 7 8. Georgetown.........20-5 539 9 9. Ohio State ...........22-5 504 6 10. Marquette ..........22-5 485 13 11. Florida ...............21-6 454 12 12. Murray State......26-1 416 14 13. Michigan............20-7 377 19 14. Baylor ................22-5 374 10 15. Wisconsin ..........20-7 292 17 16. Florida State......19-7 290 21 17. Louisville............21-6 277 18 18. Notre Dame.......19-8 223 25 19. Wichita State .....24-4 183 NR 20. UNLV .................22-6 174 11 21. New Mexico.......22-4 142 NR 22. Temple ...............21-5 114 NR 23. Saint Mary's ......23-5 101 16 24. Indiana...............20-7 81 20 25. San Diego State20-6 76 15 Others receiving votes: Virginia 73; Creighton 51; California 21; Gonzaga 13; Saint Louis 11; Harvard 10; Mississippi State 10; Drexel 9; Vanderbilt 9; Kansas State 8; Middle Tennessee 6; Long Beach State 3; Virginia Commonwealth 2; Weber State 2; Iowa State 1; Nevada 1. The Women's Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 19, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ...............................Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (40)...........27-0 1,000 1 2. Stanford...............24-1 945 3 3. Notre Dame.........25-2 919 4 4. UConn .................24-3 885 2 5. Miami...................24-3 845 6 6. Maryland .............23-4 781 8 7. Duke ....................22-4 756 5 8. Ohio St. ...............23-3 709 9 9. Delaware .............24-1 655 10

10. Tennessee .........20-7 582 13 11. Penn St..............21-5 574 12 12. Green Bay .........23-1 562 11 13. Kentucky............21-5 540 7 14. Texas A&M ........19-6 486 14 15. Georgetown.......21-6 459 15 16. Louisville............19-7 321 19 17. Georgia Tech.....20-7 285 20 18. Georgia..............20-7 266 18 19. St. Bonaventure.25-2 245 22 20. St. John's...........18-8 208 — 21. DePaul...............20-7 191 24 22. Purdue...............19-8 176 17 23. Nebraska...........20-6 147 16 24. Rutgers..............18-8 82 21 25. Gonzaga............24-4 75 — Others receiving votes: West Virginia 65, South Carolina 54, Arkansas 29, Princeton 28, UTEP 24, Fresno St. 23, Vanderbilt 16, BYU 15, California 14, Middle Tennessee 13, North Carolina 10, Oklahoma 9, Florida Gulf Coast 6. USA Today/ESPN Women's Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN Women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 20, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last weeks ranking: Pts Pvs ...............................Record 1. Baylor (31)...........27-0 775 1 2. Stanford...............24-1 734 3 3. Notre Dame.........26-2 715 4 4. UConn .................24-3 686 2 5. Miami...................24-3 651 6 6. Maryland .............23-4 615 7 7. Duke ....................22-4 592 5 8. Delaware .............24-1 522 9 9. Tennessee ...........20-7 516 10 10. Kentucky............22-5 501 8 11. Texas A&M ........19-6 430 13 12. Green Bay .........23-1 417 12 13. Georgetown.......21-6 402 14 14. Ohio State .........23-4 401 11 15. Penn State.........22-5 350 17 16. Georgia..............20-7 266 15 17. Louisville............19-8 258 16 18. DePaul...............20-7 254 20 19. Georgia Tech.....20-7 209 22 20. Rutgers..............18-8 147 18 21. Gonzaga............24-4 122 23 96 25 22. St. Bonaventure.25-2 76 21 23. Nebraska...........20-6 66 24 24. Vanderbilt...........20-7 58 — 25. St. John's...........18-8 Others receiving votes: Purdue 53, West Virginia 39, UTEP 35, Florida Gulf Coast 24, Middle Tennessee 22, California 13, Fresno State 11, South Carolina 10, Princeton 6, Kansas State 2, Arkansas 1. Ohio High School Basketball Scores Thursday Arlington 75, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 38 Day. Temple Christian 67, East Dayton Christian School 39 Wahama, W.Va. 64, Glouster Trimble 59 Cols. Upper Arlington 55, Cols. Briggs 42 Westerville N. 68, Pataskala Watkins Memorial 39 Carrollton 75, Lisbon Beaver 66 Cols. Brookhaven 82, Cols. Hamilton Twp. 22 Cols. Centennial 66, London 46 New Concord John Glenn 59, McConnelsville Morgan 8 W. Lafayette Ridgewood 68, Belmont Union Local 56 Ohio Girls Basketball Tournament Scores Thursday Division I Can. McKinley 66, Can. Glenoak 35 Cin. Sycamore 56, Cin. St. Ursula 40 Cle. St. Joseph 75, Cle. Rhodes 32 Mason 41, Cin. Withrow 38 Middleburg Hts. Midpark 69, Berea 21 N. Can. Hoover 66, Massillon Jackson 37 Warren Howland 58, Warren Harding 41 Division II Akr. Manchester 71, Akr. East 23 Alliance Marlington 52, Mogadore Field 38 Cortland Lakeview 69, Perry 67 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 60, Akr. North 35 Mantua Crestwood 55, Youngs. Liberty 22 Poland Seminary 40, Struthers 30 Rocky River 50, Medina Buckeye 24 Shaker Hts. Hathaway Brown 56, Cle. St. Martin De Porres 7 Vincent Warren 50, Chillicothe Unioto 43 Washington C.H. Miami Trace 35, Lancaster Fairfield Union 19 Division III Burton Berkshire 53, Garrettsville Garfield 31 Canfield S. Range 62, Newton Falls 53 Cin. Madeira 70, St. Bernard 24 Fayetteville-Perry 49, Jamestown Greeneview 48 Frankfort Adena 58, Chesapeake 47 Oak Hill 62, Peebles 40 Youngs. Ursuline 58, Leavittsburg LaBrae 26 Division IV Berlin Center Western Reserve 45, Salineville Southern 25 Bradford 45, Spring. Emmanuel Christian 35 Bristol 52, Cornerstone Christian 32 Columbiana Crestview 58, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 44 Cortland Maplewood 52, Thompson Ledgemont 17 Day. Miami Valley 48, Cin. Seven Hills 47 New Madison Tri-Village 73, Tipp City Bethel 34

GOLF WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship Results Thursday At Dove Mountain, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Marana, Ariz. Yardage: 7,791; Par: 72 Second Round Seeds in parentheses Steve Stricker (5), United States, def. Louis Oosthuizen (28), South Africa, 1 up. Hunter Mahan (21), United States, def. Y.E. Yang (53), South Korea, 5 and 3. Martin Laird (38), Scotland, def. Matteo Manassero (59), Italy, 2 and 1. Paul Lawrie (43), Scotland, def. Ryo Ishikawa (54), Japan, 1 up. Mark Wilson (40), United States, def. Robert Rock (57), England, 3 and 2. Dustin Johnson (9), United States, def. Franceso Molinari (41), Italy, 7 and 5. John Senden (39), Australia, def.

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SPORTS ON TV TODAY AUTO RACING 11 a.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Daytona 500, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 12:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Daytona 500, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 2 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for Drive4COPD 300, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 4 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, pole qualifying for NextEra Energy Resources 250, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 7:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, NextEra Energy Resources 250, at Daytona Beach, Fla. BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Junior lightweights, Juan Carlos Burgos (28-1-0) vs. Cristobal Cruz (39-12-3), at Los Angeles GOLF 10:30 a.m. TGC — LPGA, Women's Champions, second round, at Singapore (same-day tape) 2 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour-WGC, Accenture Match Play Championship, third round matches, at Marana, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Mayakoba Classic, second round, at Playa del Carmen, Mexico (same-day tape) MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Loyola (Md.) at Rider 9 p.m. ESPN — Marquette at West Virginia MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Boston U. at Vermont 10 p.m. NBCSN — North Dakota at Denver NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. TNT — Exhibition, Rising Stars Challenge, at Orlando, Fla. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. FSN — Baylor at Kansas Jason Day (7), Australia, 6 and 5. Bae Sang-moon (42), South Korea, def. Charl Schwartzel (10), South Africa, 1 up. Martin Kaymer (4), Germany, def. David Toms (29), United States, 2 up. Matt Kuchar (13), United States, def. Bubba Watson (20), United States, 3 and 2. Lee Westwood (3), England, def. Robert Karlsson (30), Sweden, 3 and 2 Nick Watney (14), United States, def. Tiger Woods (19), United States, 1 up. Peter Hanson (33), Sweden, def. Ernie Els (64), South Africa, 5 and 4. Brandt Snedeker (17), United Stated, def. Kyle Stanley (49), United States, 2 and 1. Rory McIlroy (2), Northern Ireland, def. Anders Hansen (34), Denmark, 3 and 2. Miguel Angel Jimenez (50), Spain, def. Keegan Bradley (18), United States, 2 and 1.

AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup-Gatorade Duel 1 Results Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (6) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 60 laps, 135.3 rating. 2. (2) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 60, 85.8. 3. (3) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 60, 80.4. 4. (13) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 60, 97.7. 5. (1) Carl Edwards, Ford, 60, 66.9. 6. (21) Michael McDowell, Ford, 60, 87.6. 7. (12) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 60, 108.6. 8. (10) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 60, 90.3. 9. (25) Robby Gordon, Dodge, 60, 56.2. 10. (16) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 60, 83.6. 11. (4) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 60, 101.2. 12. (5) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 60, 76.6. 13. (11) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 60, 59.3. 14. (9) David Ragan, Ford, 60, 53.3. 15. (7) Aric Almirola, Ford, 60, 91.8. 16. (17) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, accident, 59, 65.7. 17. (20) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 59, 92.9. 18. (19) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, accident, 51, 59.6. 19. (15) David Stremme, Toyota, vibration, 27, 32.1. 20. (24) Mike Wallace, Ford, engine, 23, 34.2. 21. (18) Terry Labonte, Ford, vibration, 12, 31.7. 22. (23) David Gilliland, Ford, accident, 8, 36.3. 23. (14) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, accident, 8, 37.1. 24. (8) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, accident, 8, 41.8. 25. (22) Landon Cassill, Toyota, vibration, 3, 24.9. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 159.104 mph. Time of Race: 0 hours, 56 minutes, 34 seconds. Margin of Victory: Under Caution. Caution Flags: 3 for 8 laps. Lead Changes: 8 among 5 drivers. Lap Leaders: C.Edwards 1; T.Stewart 2-3; C.Edwards 4; D.Earnhardt Jr. 5-9; M.Ambrose 10-14; D.Hamlin 15; T.Stewart 16; D.Hamlin 17-42; T.Stewart 43-60. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): D.Hamlin, 2 times for 27 laps; T.Stewart, 3 times for 21 laps; D.Earnhardt Jr., 1 time for 5 laps; M.Ambrose, 1 time for 5 laps; C.Edwards, 2 times for 2 laps. NASCAR Sprint Cup-Gatorade Duel 2 Results NASCAR Sprint Cup-Gatorade Duel 2 Results Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (7) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 60 laps, 120 rating. 2. (18) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 60, 103.7. 3. (6) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet,

60, 117.6. 4. (16) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 60, 97.2. 5. (1) Greg Biffle, Ford, 60, 130.9. 6. (9) Joey Logano, Toyota, 60, 101. 7. (12) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 60, 93.4. 8. (3) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 60, 86.6. 9. (8) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 60, 75.2. 10. (10) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 60, 71.7. 11. (5) Mark Martin, Toyota, 60, 67.5. 12. (14) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 60, 72.9. 13. (4) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 60, 66.3. 14. (15) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 59, 62.7. 15. (24) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 59, 50.4. 16. (19) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 59, 47.4. 17. (17) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 59, 51.4. 18. (2) Casey Mears, Ford, 59, 48.6. 19. (22) Robert Richardson Jr., Toyota, 58, 36. 20. (20) Bill Elliott, Toyota, 58, 37.5. 21. (13) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, 57, 45.3. 22. (11) Tony Raines, Ford, vibration, 9, 29.1. 23. (21) David Reutimann, Toyota, vibration, 6, 29.9. 24. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, engine, 4, 23.5. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 194.175 mph. Time of Race: 0 hours, 46 minutes, 23 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.209 seconds. Caution Flags: 0 for 0 laps. Lead Changes: 5 among 4 drivers. Lap Leaders: G.Biffle 1-3; M.Kenseth 4-12; J.Logano 13-17; Ky.Busch 18-22; G.Biffle 23-59; M.Kenseth 60. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): G.Biffle, 2 times for 40 laps; M.Kenseth, 2 times for 10 laps; J.Logano, 1 time for 5 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 time for 5 laps. Daytona 500 Lineup After Thursday qualifying; race Sunday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 194.738. 2. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 194.087. 3. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 193.607. 4. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 193.245. 5. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 194.028. 6. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 191.063. 7. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 193.999. 8. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 193.449. 9. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 192.777. 10. (33) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 191.27. 11. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 190.99. 12. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 192.868. 13. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 192.914. 14. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 191.873. 15. (22) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 193.121. 16. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 193.803. 17. (7) Robby Gordon, Dodge, 188.229. 18. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 193.224. 19. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 191.84. 20. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 192.583. 21. (6) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 193.665. 22. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 193.503. 23. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 192.992. 24. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 191.506. 25. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 193.249. 26. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 193.665. 27. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 193.382. 28. (51) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 191.363. 29. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 191.738.

TROY DAILY NEWS • WWW.TROYDAILYNEWS.COM 30. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota. 31. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 191.127. 32. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 190.022. 33. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 190.046. 34. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 191.16. 35. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 192.6. 36. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 193.844. 37. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 193.374. 38. (93) David Reutimann, Toyota, 189.235. 39. (83) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 190.605. 40. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 193.615. 41. (26) Tony Raines, Ford, 192.534. 42. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 191.963. 43. (32) Terry Labonte, Ford, Past Champion. Failed to Qualify 44. (40) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191.18. 45. (23) Robert Richardson Jr., Toyota, 188.438. 46. (97) Bill Elliott, Toyota, 189.95. 47. (37) Mike Wallace, Ford, 189.853. 48. (09) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, 191.567. 49. (49) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 187.954.

HOCKEY National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 58 38 15 5 81161118 New Jersey 59 35 20 4 74168162 Philadelphia 59 33 19 7 73198181 Pittsburgh 60 34 21 5 73186160 N.Y. Islanders 60 25 27 8 58140176 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 58 36 20 2 74194134 62 32 22 8 72190185 Ottawa Toronto 61 29 25 7 65182186 60 26 27 7 59150176 Buffalo Montreal 61 24 27 10 58160167 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 63 30 26 7 67161178 Winnipeg Florida 59 27 20 12 66146165 Washington 60 29 26 5 63161173 Tampa Bay 60 27 27 6 60169201 61 23 26 12 58160184 Carolina WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 62 41 18 3 85194145 Detroit 61 37 17 7 81155123 St. Louis 61 35 19 7 77170158 Nashville 62 33 22 7 73192182 Chicago Columbus 60 18 35 7 43142198 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 61 39 16 6 84199150 60 28 23 9 65143161 Calgary 61 30 27 4 64155169 Colorado Minnesota 60 27 24 9 63134156 Edmonton 59 23 30 6 52159178 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 59 32 20 7 71172149 San Jose 60 30 21 9 69157151 Phoenix 61 31 26 4 66158168 Dallas Los Angeles 61 27 22 12 66129135 61 26 25 10 62157173 Anaheim NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday's Games Ottawa 5, Washington 2 Boston 4, St. Louis 2 Colorado 4, Los Angeles 1 Thursday's Games Anaheim 3, Carolina 2, SO Minnesota 3, Florida 2, SO Vancouver 4, Detroit 3, SO St. Louis 3, Nashville 2, SO San Jose 2, Toronto 1 Winnipeg 4, Tampa Bay 3 Dallas 3, Chicago 1 Phoenix at Calgary, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Friday's Games Vancouver at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. Colorado at Columbus, 7 p.m. Boston at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Saturday's Games Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Winnipeg, 2 p.m. Phoenix at Edmonton, 4 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. Boston at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Florida at Carolina, 7 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, 7 p.m. Chicago at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. San Jose at Nashville, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Calgary, 10 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball Players Association MLBPA_Announced the 50-game suspension of Milwaukee OF Ryan Braun was overturned by by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das. American League NEW YORK YANKEES_Agreed to terms with 3B Eric Chavez on a oneyear contract. National League HOUSTON ASTROS_Agreed to terms with OF Jason Bourgeois, RHP David Carpenter and LHP Wesley Wright on one-year contracts. LOS ANGELES DODGERS_Claimed OF Matt Angle off waivers from Baltimore and added him to the 40-man roster. Placed RHP Rubby De La Rosa on the 60-day DL. P H I L A D E L P H I A PHILLIES_Promoted Kevin Gregg to manager, baseball communications. American Association AMARILLO SOX_Released RHP Nick DeBarr, RHP Robert Manuel and OF Jason James. ST. PAUL SAINTS_Signed INF Jon Townsend WINNIPEG GOLDEYES_Signed INF Louis Ott. Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS_Signed INF Billy Alvino, RHP Damian Seguen and RHP Pedro Rivera. North Atlantic League SAN ANGELO COLTS_Re-signed RHP Michael Hacker and RHP Gorman Romero. Signed RHP Jonathan Worrell. BASKETBALL Women's National Basketball Association WASHINGTON MYSTICS_Acquired G Natasha Lacy and F LaToya Pringle Sanders from Los Angeles for C Nicky Anosike.

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Duke downs FSU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Reserve Andre Dawkins scored 22 points and freshman Austin Rivers added 20 to lead No. 5 Duke to a 74-66 victory at No. 15 Florida State on Thursday night. The win kept the Blue Devils (24-4, 11-2) tied with No. 7 North Carolina for first place in Atlantic Coast the Conference while Florida State (19-8, 10-3) dropped a game behind. Dawkins scored 18 points over the last 11:23 of the first half, going 5 of 7 from 3-point range as Duke took a 39-32 lead. Ryan Kelly added 13 points for Duke, which shot 42.3 percent from the field, including 13 of 28 from 3-point range. NO. 14 MURRAY ST. 80, TENNESSEE ST. 62

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Isaiah Canaan scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half and Murray State avenged its only loss this season. The Racers (27-1, 14-1 Ohio Valley Conference) blew a 13-point lead in losing 72-68 on Feb. 9. They used a 14-0 run over the final 2:31 of the first half Thursday with four Racers each hitting a 3-pointer to blow open a tight game. Murray State shot 62.5 percent from the field in the first half and finished by matching its season-high with 12 3pointers. Donte Poole added 16 points and Zay Jackson had 11.

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and he simply walked quietly off the court into the locker room. But for a while, the game lived up to the hype. Spike Lee, Floyd Mayweather and Chad Ochocinco all sat within seven seats of each other on one sideline, Mike Stanton and Logan Morrison of the Miami Marlins were on another sideline, and members of the New York Mets’ front office reportedly jumped aboard a helicopter for the quick trip from the team’s spring-training home in Port St. Lucie down to Miami. Even the First Fan took note of the hubbub surrounding the game. “In another life, I would be staying for the KnicksHeat game tonight, then going up to Orlando for NBA All-Star weekend,” President Barack Obama told cheering students at the University of Miami earlier in the day. “But these days, I’ve got a few other things on my plate. Just a few.” But when Air Force One was headed to Orlando for a Thursday night fundraiser, yes, there were televisions tuned to Heat-Knicks on board. Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 19 points, with J.R. Smith scoring 14 for New York off the bench. If proof was needed that the Heat wanted to make a point against Lin, there was some clear evidence. Exhibit A: Mario Chalmers stole the ball from Lin and went in for a two-handed dunk in the early minutes. Exhibit B: Norris Cole, Chalmers’ backup at point guard, did the same thing in the second quarter. Combined dunks this season for Chalmers and Cole entering Thursday? Zero.


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Reds SS Cozart healed from 2 surgeries GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Zack Cozart spent the offseason recovering from two significant surgeries, trying to get his elbow and ankle to work properly again. Now, he’s back to full health, ready to compete for the Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop job. Cozart is one of the Reds’ biggest questions in camp because of his lack of experience in the majors and his offseason rehabilitation on his left elbow and right ankle. So far, he’s having no problems with what ailed him. “I’ve been going hard at it for three weeks, taking

ground balls, running. Everything feels good,” Cozart said on Thursday, a day before the rest of the position players report for camp. The Reds have questions about the left side of the infield. Cozart tore a ligament in his non-throwing elbow while trying to make a tag and had reconstructive surgery in August. He also had his right ankle cleaned out. Third baseman Scott Rolen is coming off surgery on his left shoulder last August. He and Cozart are expected to start if they have no lingering health

problems. Cozart was one of the Reds’ biggest surprises last season, playing very well in his first promotion to the majors. With Paul Janish and Edgar Renteria struggling at shortstop, the Reds called up Cozart on July 7 after he hit .310 at Triple-A Louisville. He made an impact immediately, batting .324 with two homers in 11 games. In that 11th game, he tore up his elbow and was done. Even though he had so few games in the majors, the Reds are giving him a chance to be the starter.

“He did well at TripleA,” manager Dusty Baker said. “He wasn’t rushed through the system. He’s gotten better. I like his play at shortstop, his deceptive speed and relative power. I wish we could have seen him longer.” Last spring, Cozart was among the last players cut because of his .394 batting average. “Last year, my goal was to open eyes, to show (general manager Walt Jocketty) and Dusty that I could play,” Cozart said. “You can’t put too much stock in spring training, but I had a pretty good

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spring. I thought I made them at least think about it.” When he hurt his elbow, doctors told him he would have enough time to heal for spring training. “The elbow was harder to rehab, but I knew my elbow would come back 100 percent,” Cozart said. “For me, the ankle was more important. I didn’t want to get held back on defense, going side to side, stealing bases or anything like that. I couldn’t do any of that the way I wanted to.” Cozart said the ankle started bothering him

occasionally during spring training last year. “Once the season started, it would bother me pretty bad,” he said. “It was something I could play through. But I wasn’t 100 percent the whole year.” Baker will give him a chance to bat second in the order, the place he hit during his brief stay last year. “It’s an important spot,” Baker said. “Age is a small part of the factor, ability, aptitude, unselfishness. That’s where the most unselfish player, the smartest player bats. You have to take pitches that could put you in the hole.”

■ Major League Baseball

Roush Fenway on top Kenseth, Stewart win Daytona qualifying races DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Roush Fenway Racing will have three cars at the front of the seasonopening Daytona 500. Matt Kenseth won the second of the twin 150-mile qualifying races Thursday with a bold pass of teammate Greg Biffle. The victory gave Kenseth a spot on the second row for Sunday’s race right behind teammates Carl Edwards and Biffle. Tony Stewart, the defending NASCAR champion, won the first race and will line up next to Kenseth at Daytona International Speedway. Biffle was leading headed into the final lap, but he tried to block Kenseth, who dove to the inside and used a push from Jimmie Johnson to take the lead. “Well, we were going so much faster that we were going to go by him regardless,” Kenseth said. “I think that was his only hope, is to try to get up the track, try to line my front bumper up where I had to push him. The problem was, I was going too fast. Even if I wanted to slow down, which I didn’t want to on the last lap, I couldn’t have.” Robby Gordon and Michael McDowell earned the two spots up for grabs in the first race, while Joe Nemechek and Dave Blaney each raced their way into the 500 in the second qualifying race. Gordon said after he’d be willing to sell his seat to two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip, who failed to qualify for the race after wrecking as he tried to return to the track surface after a late pit stop. The accident means it will be the first time since 1972 neither Darrell Waltrip or Michael Waltrip will be in NASCAR’s biggest race of the season. “I just went the wrong way and lost the car,” said a dejected Waltrip. “I feel like I let everybody down. I don’t know what to say. It’s just sad.” The two qualifying races could not have been more different, and both were far calmer than Saturday

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Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies July 10, 2011 in Milwaukee.

Brewers’ Braun gets 50-game ban overturned AP PHOTO

Matt Kenseth poses with the trophy after winning the second of two NASCAR Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying auto races Thursday in Daytona Beach, Fla. night’s exhibition Daytona 500. That race was the first display of new rules NASCAR implemented to break up the two-car tandem racing that fans vehemently opposed. But the return of pack racing led to three multicar accidents and a slingshot pass at the end of the race that gave Kyle Busch the win over Stewart. The first race on Thursday had one early five-car accident that began when McDowell ran into David Gilliland, who shot directly into Juan Pablo Montoya and Paul Menard. Menard then questioned the style of racing NASCAR has created. “It’s a mess out there,” said Menard, who was also wrecked in the Shootout. “NASCAR is trying to dictate physics. Physics says two cars are going to push and they’re trying to make rule changes to keep us from doing it, so it’s kind of hybrid pack racing and tandem racing. It’s causing a pretty unsafe situation.” On the last lap of the race, with Stewart trying to hold off Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a race to the checkered

flag, Danica Patrick was wrecked as the pack raced down the backstretch. Patrick was hit by Aric Almirola as they raced along the backstretch. The contact sent her car sliding across the track and into an inside retaining wall. Her Chevrolet lifted off its wheels as it hit the SAFER barrier, which noticeably softened the blow. She was not injured and will make her Daytona 500 debut on Sunday. “It happened really quick,” she said. “We were just looking to finish, to be honest, and unfortunately that wasn’t the case. It felt pretty big. I don’t know what it looked like.” Stewart, who owns Patrick’s car, said he tried to watch her race from his rearview mirror. “I got to see a replay of it, but I didn’t see how it started,” he said. “The little bit I could see, I thought she did a good job. There wasn’t any doubt in my mind she would do that. It’s hard for her now because she’s trying to gain the confidence of the guys around her that she’s solid and is going to make good decisions.

“She’s trying to gain the other drivers’ confidence.” The second race was caution-free and had very little action until the end, when Kenseth passed Biffle for the win. It made it unclear what the Daytona 500 will look like, but Stewart, who is 0 for 13 in this race, said he’s not been holding back during SpeedWeeks and will race hard on Sunday. “I think we showed the rest of the field that we have a car that has good speed,” he said. “I want those guys to see that we’ve got strength. I think it’s an advantage to do that at this point of the game, showing that guys around you are going to hopefully want to be around you, and know that you’ve got a car that can stay up there, so they want to stay with you.” Stewart, who hasn’t missed a beat since closing out last season’s title run, picked up his first victory with new crew chief Steve Addington, who was hired to replace Darian Grubb after Stewart’s championship run. “We took care of business today,” Stewart said.

NEW YORK (AP) — National League MVP Ryan Braun’s 50-game suspension was overturned Thursday by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance. The decision was announced Thursday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, one day before the 28-year-old outfielder was due to report to spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers. Braun tested positive in October for elevated testosterone, and ESPN revealed the positive test in December. “I am very pleased and relieved by today’s decision,” Braun said in a statement. “It is the first step in restoring my good name and reputation. We were able to get through this because I am innocent and the truth is on our side. “We provided complete cooperation throughout, despite the highly unusual circumstances. I have been an open book, willing to share details from every aspect of my life as part of this investigation, because I have nothing to hide. I have passed over 25 drug tests in my career, including at least three in the past year.” No reasoning was given for Thursday’s decision. “Today the arbitration

panel announced its decision, by a 2-1 vote, to sustain Ryan Braun’s grievance challenging his 50game suspension by the commissioner’s office,” a statement from the players’ association said. MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred and union head Michael Weiner are part of the arbitration panel, and management and the union almost always split their votes, leaving Das, the independent panel member, to make the decision. Manfred said management disagreed with the decision by Das. It is the first time a drug suspension has been overturned in a grievance, baseball officials said. “It has always been Major League Baseball’s position that no matter who tests positive, we will exhaust all avenues in pursuit of the appropriate discipline. We have been true to that position in every instance, because baseball fans deserve nothing less,” Manfred said. “As a part of our drug testing program, the commissioner’s office and the players’ association agreed to a neutral third party review for instances that are under dispute. While we have always respected that process, Major League Baseball vehemently disagrees with the decision rendered today by arbitrator Shyam Das.”

■ National Football League

Browns’ Shurmur says RG3 predictions premature By the Associated Press BEREA — The altered pictures of Robert Griffin III in a Browns jersey that are floating around the Internet jumped the gun. Coach Pat Shurmur is looking forward to meeting the Heisman Trophy-winning Baylor quarterback at the NFL scouting combine this week in Indianapolis, but said Wednesday it’s premature to assume the Browns will try to draft him in April – as many analysts and mock drafts have predicted. “Folks are making predictions when we’re still

gathering information,” Shurmur said during a 50minute informal meeting with the media. “I think that’s the important part. I think what happens is, there’s a lot that gets said and written at this time and it’s very interesting to everyone. We’re digging to find everything we can about a player.” Shurmur and many of the Browns personnel were scheduled to arrive in Indianapolis later Wednesday for the combine, where Shurmur said he’ll interview Griffin. The speculation is already rampant the Browns will trade

with the Rams to get the second pick and guarantee they get Griffin. “I’ve never met the man,” Shurmur said. “That’s why this combine is going to be so important for me. Obviously, he’s very accomplished as a college quarterback. As we go through it all, we’ll determine whether he’s what everybody says he is. “Obviously it’s important we do the right thing when it comes to the quarterback.” The assumption among outsiders is that means a change from Colt McCoy, who started 13 games in

2011 before suffering a concussion and missing the final three weeks. Shurmur said he’s communicated with McCoy throughout the offseason and that he’s healthy. Shurmur was asked if he expects McCoy to be the starter in 2012. “I’m expecting him to attack this offseason and get as good as he can get within our system,” he said. “He’ll do that. He really works at things and I think that’s going to help him.” McCoy must hear all the talk about the Browns adding a quarterback. “All players live with the

thought that they’re bringing in other guys. It’s just natural,” Shurmur said. “For Colt, we’re looking forward to him improving through the offseason and I think it’ll make a big difference for his Year 2 with me being here.” McCoy was new to Shurmur’s West Coast Offense and struggled. He went 4-9 as the starter and completed 57 percent of his passes with a 74.6 rating. “It’s fair to say there’s some things he needs to improve on and they’re quantifiable, whether it’s footwork, a better feel for the progressions, a better

feel for the targets he’s throwing to,” Shurmur said. “All of that gets refined when you have an offseason.” Shurmur said McCoy has a high ceiling. “Heck, I think he can be very good,” he said. “If he plays at a high level like I think he can when he makes these improvements, that means he can help us win football games. “As long as the players are here we’re not giving up on them. We believe that guys we have are going to help us win games and we’re going to develop them.”


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