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Farmers Market set to kick off Saturday BY MELANIE YINGST Staff Writer myingst@tdnpublishing.com
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Market will once again begin from 9 a.m. to noon on South Cherry Street, and will Double the flavor, double the fun, run every Saturday through Sept. 15. Troy’s Downtown Farmers Market kicks Manovich said the farmers market was off this Saturday morning offering a mint a hit during its inaugural year thus STAFF FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER of choices for visitors to choose from. Jeff Wheeler, Nashville Farm, prepares a bag to fill proTroy Main Street director Karin duce with for a customer as his son, Darby, weighs a • See MARKET on Page 2 few tomatoes in downtown Troy. Manovich said the Downtown Farmers
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The official start of summer brought temperatures in the high 90s, record-setting in some spots and awfully close in others, to the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday, with people wilting at graduation ceremonies, students trying to learn in suffocating classrooms and authorities warning folks to check on elderly neighbors. The hot spell arrived right on time — on the summer solstice and longest day of the year — in a region that’s home to some of the nation’s most densely populated cities. According to the National Weather Service, all three New York City-area airports saw record temperatures, as did Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport and the cities of Burlington, Vt., and Houlton, Maine.
Tax code talk Committee endorses uniform income tax
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Council honors street official Retiring street superintendent Bob Kendig was honored by Covington Village Council on Monday night for his service to the community, while council members also heard comments in opposition and support of a recent decision to purchase software services for village utility billing. At the start of the meeting Mayor Ed McCord presented Kendig with a plaque in recognition of his 12 years of service to the village. Kendig’s retirement is effective at the end of the month. A decision made by council in May to award a utility billing software contract to Creative Microsystems Inc. (CMI) of Englewood at a cost of $21,753 was again the subject of discussion Monday night. See Page 5.
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Troy High School student Megan Besecker takes aim at a target 10 meters away during a practice at The Tackle Shop in Troy.
Bullseye shooter Local student setting records with precision BY JOSH BROWN Sports Editor jbrown@tdnpublishing.com Just don’t call Megan Besecker “Katniss.” The Troy High School junior was firing a bow and arrow before it was cool. Long before the teen action-drama novel series “The Hunger Games” and its hunter star Katniss Everdeen existed and made the idea of archery popular with teenage girls everywhere, Besecker was already well-practiced with the weapon in her hands. In fact … “I’ve never even read it or seen the movie,” Besecker said. “I have a lot of friends that have read “The Hunger Games,” but I never have. I kind of like to do the opposite of what everyone else does.” And in her age division, there were only four people that did it better. At the National Archery in the Schools Program
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I’ve done it myself for a long time, as well, and it was an impressive sight to see. When you’ve got around 100 kids shooting at the same time, it sounds like machine gun fire when the arrows hit the targets. — Troy coach Tim Anderson
(NASP) Tournament, held in early May at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Besecker finished fifth in the high school girls division — out of 985 girls — with a score of 289 out of 300. The winner shot 296 out of 300. “I’ve went to the national tournament every year since the seventh grade. That was my best one (performance),” Besecker said. “And I plan to get better for my senior year, too.” And that performance came as a 15-year-old sophomore, too. And to top it off, the day
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was a Guinness world record-setting one. The tournament saw 8,171 archers registered to compete, and 7,804 actually took part in the tournament — obliterating a record set in Mongolia of 1,024 archers competing in a single event. “We actually surpassed the record last year, but no one from Guinness was there to verify it,” said Troy coach Tim Anderson, who trains the team out of the Tackle Shack in Troy. “We knew off of the registration that it was going to be big. With the number of schools participating in the NASP
Even during a casual shooting demonstration, Besecker’s shots were right around the bullseye and the support the parents give, our numbers have far surpassed what an adult tournament would be. “I’ve done it myself for a long time, as well, and it was an impressive sight to see. When you’ve got around 100 kids shooting at the same time, it sounds like machine gun fire when the arrows hit the targets.” “That was really cool. (Coach Anderson) told us there’d be a lot of people there, but when we walked in they had a big banner. Knowing you’re in the Guinness Book of World • See BULLSEYE on Page 2
The Troy Finance Committee agreed Wednesday to support enacting a uniform income tax code in conjunction with other communities in Southwest Ohio. Uniform income tax provisions, enacted upon revisions to the Ohio Revised Code, would save municipalities and businesses money and lessen confusion to taxpayers statewide. “Certainly, the less confusing our tax code … the better it is for our business and businesses across the state,” director of public service and safety Patrick Titterington said at the committee meeting. Troy, along with other political subdivisions, is working with the Greater Dayton Mayors and Managers Association to enact uniform provisions of their individual tax legislation to complement the actions of the Ohio Legislature and in turn encourage the state legislature to amend the tax code accordingly. A copy of the proposed draft legislation was provided at the meeting. Political divisions are still considering minor changes, but Titterington stressed that “revenue neutrality” was key to the legislation. Committee member
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Major donors supportive of President Barack Obama and Friday Republican challenger Cooler High: 83° Mitt Romney spent milLow: 66° lions of dollars last month to get their candiComplete weather date elected. But outside information on Page 8. political groups helping Home Delivery: Romney are poised to 335-5634 account for a growing share of that fundraising Classified Advertising: largess. (877) 844-8385 Both Obama and OBAMA Romney’s campaigns showed strong fundraising hauls in May. Romney’s campaign joined 6 74825 22406 6 with the Republican Party to raise
more than $76 million last month, outpacing Obama and the Democrats’ $60 million haul during the same period. Meanwhile, GOPsupportive “super” political committees — operating under relaxed campaignfinance regulations — are expected to bring in more than $1 billion this election, according to an Associated Press review of past campaign spending data and fundraising projections. That includes cash that outside
groups have spent on expensive advertising critical of Obama. The calculus raises the specter that Obama, who broke fundraising records four years ago by hauling in $750 million, may be the first incumbent president to be out-raised by his opponent. Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of cash but can’t coordinate their efforts with the candidates they support. One group, Restore Our Future, on Wednesday reported raising $8 million in May and $64 million so far. It spent more than $55 million to defeat Romney’s opponents during the GOP primary, and it plans
high-dollar financial aid from both Romney supporters and his former opponents’ donors. Indeed, the latest financial filings for one of the top pro-Romney PAC shows that while he was consolidating his position as the GOP favorite, backers of some of his opponents were shifting their financial allegiance to his cause — even as some of his loyal super PAC backers dug deeper to bankroll the committee’s operations. The biggest contributions to Restore Our Future came from a • See FINANCIAL on Page 2
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Bullseye • CONTINUED FROM A1 Records, that’s just crazy.” For Besecker, though, the love for archery was just something that came naturally, once given the chance. “They introduce it to kids during gym class in the seventh grade, and then you’re given the opportunity to join the club,” Besecker said. “The program in junior high started out as a club, and then I just got more and more involved in it. I was put on a team in the seventh grade, and I really, really enjoyed it. So I just kept doing it.” The NASP began introducing archery to kids in grades 4-12 in 2002, and it has chalked up some astounding numbers since its inception. More than nine million students from more than 8,800 schools in 47 states and five countries have participated, according to the website of one of its sponsors, Mathews Inc. And Anderson has been Besecker’s coach for four years and a coach at Troy for six, overseeing the training of many young archers. “It’s the safest sport for the kids, far safer for them as far as injuries to the individual,” Anderson said. “And a lot of that
Besecker continues practice at The Tackle Shop in Troy. At right, she stands with recent awards. can be contributed to the discipline that’s required to do it. “In other sports, if the kids screw around, they can get a chance to fix it. In archery, well, they just don’t do it. You don’t even get that chance for that first screw-up.” And Besecker was prepared for holding a weapon before she even picked up a bow. “I’ve shot a shotgun since I was 7,” she said. “It may sound weird,
trapshooting. But then it was in gym, and I joined the club, I got involved — and I really enjoyed it. Now I have to be extremely sick to miss school on a Tuesday or Thursday. I have to be there.” And Besecker has no plans to stop after high school, either. “Next year, I’m going over to the Upper Valley Career Center to study medical information management, and I’d like to go to a college that offers archery,” she said. “I’ve got a scholarship to Cumberland in Kentucky, so that’s something to think about, and Hocking also has an archery program. Those are the two colleges I have in mind right now.” And Megan’s success is just yet another notch in Troy’s archery program’s success. “I was tickled with Megan, and with all of the kids actually,” Anderson said of the tournament performance. “Megan coming out and placing like she did wasn’t really expected. But the whole team did well, too. “Every year we’ve done this, whether at the state or the national tournament, the team has shot a better score from the previous year. And with Megan placing, the bar’s been raised a litbut I like my shooting sports. “I’d never even thought of it tle higher.” Take that, Katniss. before the program. I had my
Market • CONTINUED FROM A1 adding more than 30 vendors with more than 75 percent locally grown produce as well as a variety in entertainment and artists. “People really liked the venue with the shade and the ability to offer their produce from their vehicles,” Manovich said. “It was great to see the community turn out and make it a gathering place.” Picnic tables and an eating area will be added this year, giving visitors a chance to sit with their neighbors and friends and enjoy the ready-to-eat edibles as they visit with one another. “People really lingered and I think it was from the ambiance and set of the venue really, truly made it
a gathering place,” Manovich said. Market manager Susan Funderburg said she attended a farmers’ market conference earlier in the year and saw the vast amount of variety that could be incorporated with Troy’s new downtown “street fair” atmosphere. “It made me realize how complicated it can be and there’s so many parts to putting on a farmers’ market,” Funderburg said. “It really prepared me to look at all the opportunities we have in Troy.” The expanded market will include 13 food growers, eight food producers and 10 artisans. Visitors can expect to find seasonal produce, maple syrup, fresh cut flowers, jams, jellies, pies, breads, pastries,
herbs, artisan cheeses, plants, art, crafts and much more. Live music and other entertainment will enhance the experience each week, including cooking demonstrations, outdoor yoga and living history. Funderburg said she’s most excited to bring a local FFA group to the market where they raise and sell their own produce. The Miami East FFA booth will offer plants, produce and meat grown and raised by young Miami East farmers in the making. Lauren Williams, known as “the Basil Girl” at other local markets, has organized the booth and will work as both a vendor and an intern for the Downtown Troy Farmers
required to divulge major donors, loose disclosure rules allow contributors to withhold their names and mask their donations by setting up corporations to maintain their anonymity. One of Restore Our Future’s early donors, Edward Conard, masked a $1 million contribution last year behind an unknown company, W Spann LLC, until public pressure forced him to acknowledge his name and affiliation with Romney’s former private equity firm, Bain Capital. Meanwhile, Obama’s campaign reported $109.7 million in the bank at the end of May but spent more than it took in during the same period. The campaign collected
$39.1 million and spent $44.5 million during the month. The Democratic Party, meanwhile, had $29.6 million cash on hand at end of the month, raising about $20 million during the period and spending $14.6 million. A super PAC working in Obama’s favor, Priorities USA Action, reported raising $4 million last month. The group said their contributions in May marked its best fundraising month so far, while calling its financial support a sign of the PAC’s growing momentum. Even with outside financial strength, Romney is taking few chances at being outspent by his opponent.
Financial • CONTINUED FROM A1 trio of firms linked to a Houston-based businessman who previously backed a super PAC supporting Romney rival Texas Gov. Rick Perry. The disclosures show that three companies based at the same post office box office in Dayton, Ohio, each gave $333,333 to the proRomney super PAC. Corporation records show the firms are headed by Houston businessman Robert T. Brockman. Although super PACs are
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“I can see it growing to the point of adding another block — it’s really exciting,” she said. “People enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and there’s so much variety so it really is like a Saturday morning street fair.” Manovich said during its inaugural year, many downtown businesses reported increased sales on Saturdays during the farmers market. “Studies routinely show that people patronizing farmers markets in downtowns also spend money at the nearby shops and restaurants,” Manovich said. For more information about the Saturday morning farmers market in downtown Troy, visit www.troymainstreet.org for updates.
Tax • CONTINUED FROM A1 John Schweser asked if Troy would definitely still be collecting its own income tax. Titterington responded that the city does not support centralized collection, which is not being considered at the moment. Taxpayers would endure no extra costs, he added. “This doesn’t address rates; this address process,” Titterington said. The city opposes a uniform code endorsed by spe-
cial business interests which is being considered by the state of Ohio legislature. Under the code, Troy’s general fund would lose an estimated $500,000 to $1 million in revenue, on top of nearly $1 million confiscated by the state from the city’s general fund reserves. Council will decide whether to support legislation supporting a uniform income tax code at an upcoming meeting. The next council meeting is slated for 7 p.m. July 2.
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the central part of Troy. The program will begin at 124 E. Water St. in Troy at 2 pm. • AFTER HOURS: The Terry Purke and Doug Troy Chamber of Christian will present inforCommerce Business After C o m m u n i t y mation about the canal and Hours will be from 5-7 p.m. the bridges over it. The at The Troy Foundation, 216 Calendar escorted walking part of the W. Franklin St., Troy. To program will follow, starting make a reservation, call CONTACT US and ending at the museum. 339-8769. Sites along the course of the • WAR MEMORIES: mostly vanished canal, maps, Miami Valley Veterans and old photographs will Museum curator Terry Call Melody present an understanding of Purke will be at the the canal and its importance Vallieu at Oakes-Beitman Memorial to Troy. A question and 440-5265 to Library from 10 a.m. to answer session will follow the noon to take veterans oral list your free walk, at about 4 pm. The histories of their war memtour is open to the public. For calendar ories. Veterans can share more information call 216items.You memories and stories with 6925 or 339-5155. each other. Refreshments can send • FARMERS MARKET: will be provided. For more your news by e-mail to Troy Farmers Downtown information, call the library vallieu@tdnpublishing.com. Market will be from 9 a.m. to at (937) 676-2730. noon on South Cherry Street, • SUMMER just off West Main Street. SOLSTICE: A summer solThe market will include fresh stice concert will begin at 7 produce, artisan cheeses, baked goods, p.m. at Brukner Nature Center featuring eggs, organic milk, maple syrup, flowers, Pat’s Band, a father and son duo who offer crafts, prepared food and entertainment. a mix from bluegrass to folk to Americana. Come celebrate the new season with wine, For free parking, enter off West Franklin Street. Contact Troy Main Street at 339nature and song in the candlelit Heidelberg Auditorium. Admission is $5 for BNC mem- 5455 for information or visit www.troymainstreet.org. bers and $10 for non-members, wine and • STEAK FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW refreshments included. Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, • ART EXHIBIT OPENS: At 8 p.m., the Ludlow Falls, will offer a T-bone steak dinSummer Nature Art Gallery at Brukner ner with salad, baked potato and a roll for Nature Center will introduce photographer $11 from 5-8 p.m. Ray Mueller’s exhibit. Mueller’s images of • VERMICOMPOSTING: Step-by-step wildlife and local natural area will be on instructions will be offered on how to build display through Sept. 16. A percentage of a vermicompost, or worm composting bin, the sales of these works will support the mission of Brukner Nature Center. For more at 11 a.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. information, visit • PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: A kids phowww.raymondjmueller.com. tography class will be offered at 10 a.m. at • WRAP UP LUNCHEON: The Relay for Life of Miami County will have a wrap-up the A.B. Graham Memorial Center, 8025 E. U.S. Route 36, Conover. Call the center at and survivor celebration at 6:30 p.m. at 368-3700 or Carol Laughman at 368-3982 Miami Valley Centre Mall Food Court in for details. Piqua. There will be a dessert reception, • MOTHER NATURE’S PRESCHOOL: team awards, survivor speak and more. Awards also will be given to the team bring- The Miami County Park District will hold the Mother Nature’s Pre-school from 10–11 ing the most members and the team turna.m. at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve, ing in the most cash after Relay. RSVP to 1400 Tyrone, off of Dorset Road, in Troy. relayjoycekittel@gmail.com. Children 2-4 years old and an adult com• GARAGE SALE: Hoffman United panion are invited to attend. There will be a Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St., West story, playtime and toddler-sized hike. Milton, will offer a garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most items will be priced at a Dress for the weather. Pre-register for the program online at www.miamicountyparks, quarter. All proceeds will benefit local misemail to register@miamicountyparks.com sions. • LEPC MEETING: There will be a spe- or call (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. The event is free. For more information, visit the cial LEPC meeting at 4 p.m. at the Miami Miami County Park District’s website at County Communication Center, 210 www.miamicountyparks.com. Marybill Drive, Troy. • DINNER: American Legion Post 586, • BOARD MEETING: The Miami Tipp City will serve fish and wings with County Park District will hold its next board fries or mac and cheese, hush puppies, meeting at 9 a.m. at the Lost Creek cole slaw and dessert from 6-7:30 p.m. for Reserve cabin, 2645 E. State Route 41, east of Troy. For more information, call 335- $7. • CAR WASH: The Troy band will spon6273. sor a car wash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Filling Station, 2331 W. Market St., Troy, FRIDAY across from Andy’s Garden. Donations will be accepted, and the goal is $1,000. • POPS CONCERT: A summertime tra• GROW YOUR OWN FOOD: A dition, The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra con“Backyard Farming: Grow Your Own Food,” ducted by Robert Treviño, will present workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Sunny Days and Summer Nights” at 8 p.m. at the Marie S. Aull Education Center, 1000 on the Public Square in downtown Troy. Aullwood Road, Dayton. Discover ways to The concert will feature summertime cover your yard into a thriving food producfavorites by the Pops and Cincinnati-based ing haven. Learn about raised beds, commezzo soprano, Catherine Fishlock. During panion planting, water harvesting, crop rotathe concert intermission, The Troy Area tion and freezing a harvest. Call Aullwood Chamber of Commerce will recognize both at 890-7360 to register and for fee informaan individual and an organization for their tion. outstanding contributions to the Troy community with the 2012 Community Service SUNDAY Awards. In case of rain, the concert will take place at the Troy Christian High School • CANCER BENEFIT: A cancer benefit auditorium, 700 S. Dorset Road. for Matt Foreman will be from 1-6 p.m. at • FRIDAY DINNER: The Covington the Troy Fish and Game, 2618 LeFevre VFW Post No. 4235, 173 N. High St., Road, Troy. There will be a dinner for $8 for Covington, will offer dinner from 5-8 p.m. adults and $6 for children 10 and younger. For more information, call 753-1108. The event also will include auctions, a • DINNER OFFERED: The Pleasant Hill 50/50 drawing, ticket boards, raffles and a VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner bake sale. Foreman, 38, has Stage 4 prosRoad, Ludlow Falls will offer dinner from 6trate cancer, and two children, and funds 7:30 p.m. for $7-$8 For more information, raised will help with treatment. Donations call (937) 698-6727. and volunteers are needed by calling Dave • BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: The at 440-8119. Bradford Public Library is sponsoring the • FREE MEAL: Fletcher United 11th Bluegrass Music Festival from 5:45-11 Methodist Church will over its monthly free p.m. at Iddings Park on East Main Street in meal at 5:30 p.m. This month’s meal will Bradford. The event is free and a raffle will be offered. Groups will include Boston Boy, include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and assorted desserts. Absolute Breakdown, North and South, Following the meal will be a special musiSugargrove, Rock Island Plow Company cal presentation at 7:30 p.m. entitled “I Love and Nightflyer Bluegrass. There will be food This Land.” and drinks available to purchase. For more • FAMILY QUEST: The Miami County information, call the library at (937) 448Park District will have its Family Quest 2612. Naturalist Series program “Spiders” from 1• NIGHT SONGS: The Miami County 4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Park District will hold its Music in the Park Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Participants “Night Songs Walk” from 9-11 p.m. at will learn all about arachnids. Come as you Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross are and when you can, a naturalist will be Road, south of Tipp City. Enjoy a night trek on duty. Pre-register for the program online down the dark path with Native American at www.miamicountyparks, email to regisflute music and stories about the stars and ter@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) nocturnal animals. Special guests will be 335-6273, Ext. 104. The event is free. For the Stillwater Stargazers. Pre-register for more information, visit the Miami County the program online at www.miamicountyPark District’s website at www.miamicountyparks, email to register@miamicountyparks.com. parks.com or call 335-6273, Ext. 104. The • RETIREMENT PARTY: A retirement event is free. For more information, visit the party for Patti Gostomsky, a 20-year deputy Miami County Park District’s website at registrar, will be from 2-5 p.m. at the Duke www.miamicountyparks.com. Lungard Building at the Miami County • DINNER: American Legion Post 586, Fairgrounds. Tipp City will serve fish and wings with • CAR WASH: The Troy band will sponfries or mac and cheese, hush puppies, sor a car wash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at cole slaw and dessert from 6-7:30 p.m. for The Filling Station, 2331 W. Market St., $7. Troy, across from Andy’s Garden. Donations will be accepted, and the goal is $1,000. SATURDAY • SIDEWALK SALE: Anna’s Closet, 1405 S. County Road 25-A, will be hosting • WALKING TOUR: The Museum of a sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all hanging Troy History will conduct a walking tour of clothes. the Miami Erie Canal as it passed through
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The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Terry and Karen Purke as the recipients of the 2012 Individual Community Service Award. The chamber also announced that the Altrusa Mobile Meals will be the recipient of the group Community Service Award. The awards will presented at the intermission of the Cincinnati Pops concert at 8 p.m. June 22 in downtown Troy. Terry and Karen Purke bring local history to life as historic interpreters for various schools and organizations. Beyond that, they donate much of their time to Troy Historical Society, Museum of Troy History, Overfield Museum (board member), TroyHayner Cultural Center, Troy-Miami County Public Library Local History Room, Troy Main Street, WACO and the Veterans Museum of the Miami Valley, in addition to other organizations. The Purkes’ act as historic interpreters for local museums, walking tours, community activities, school tours and service organization including Leadership Troy and Teen Leadership Troy. They also have provided content for historic markers and walking tours for historic locations in the city, and present historic segments on Main Street Scenes on behalf of Troy Main Street to raise awareness of Troy’s history. The Purkes’ both love history and are active historic re-enactors who portray various time periods to include Jamestown, English French traders, Ohio Frontier, War of 1812, Civil War and American West, as well as Ohio settlements. Before retiring from a business career in the Washington, D.C. area and returning to the Miami Valley, Terry Purke was a living history interpreter there for 25 years. Terry Purke is the director of the Museum of Troy History and curator of the Veterans Museum of Miami Valley. He is on the board of directors of the Overfield Tavern Museum and has been curator of The Overfield Tavern Museum, acting archivist and assistant archivist at the Troy-Miami County Public Library Local History Room and was museum director of the WACO Air Museum. Karen Purke is an artist and owner of McGuffey Press, a company that provides creative art services that include art instruction arid consulting services for various clients. “At-risk youth” and nursing home residents with “special needs” are among those she serves. In 2005 she completed her first book, a photo essay called “Miami’s Pride. A Portrait of A County,” and is currently working on another book project on Troy. She had previously served as the executive director/education director of the WACO Air Museum.
She has served as the president of the Troy Historical Society and as board member on the Overfield Tavern Museum, Museum of Troy History and the TroyHayner Cultural Center. Karen Purke has been involved with Sculptures on the Square and has been a participating artist. She is a 1994 graduate of Leadership Troy. Both “have walked in parades, given tours and talks, cleaned, moved and sorted through hundreds of historic artifacts,” said Judy Deeter of the Troy Historical Society. They do a number of historic programs on Troy Public Access Television. Most recently, these two individuals have conducted walking tours of the underground railroad in Troy and worked with the committee to bring events centering around the World Trade Center artifact and 9/11 memorial to Miami County. When Karen and Terry speak on local history of Troy and Miami County, they pride themselves on accuracy. When they portray the historic characters, “people stop, listen, and watch with interest,” according to the application that nominated the Purkes for this Community Service Award. The chamber’s group Community Service Award will be presented to Altrusa Mobile Meals in recognition of the contributions the organization makes to the Troy community. The Altrusa Mobile Meals operated by the volunteer members of the Altrusa Club of Troy is a daily meal delivery service to area residents. The Altrusa Meals program began in July 1973. The club members oversee the daily operations, which include receiving of client referrals; interviewing of potential clients; hiring and supervising part-time delivery staff; ordering of meals; finances and bookkeeping. The nominal fee paid by clients helps to cover the meals and delivery costs. Altrusa Mobile Meals also receives support from the United Way of Troy to help offset expenses. The Altrusa Mobile Meals has been able to provide a niche service to area families who are in need of nutritional assistance and likely confined to their homes. The Altrusa Mobile Meals was nominated by Ann Baird. Given annually since 1976, these awards recognize those Troy residents and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the community over an extended period of time. Earl Reives, chairman of the board of directors of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, and Melissa Kleptz, executive director of the Troy Foundation, will present the awards during the concert. The Troy Foundation also will provide an award of $1,000 to the recipients of the Community Service Award to donate to the charitable organization of their choice.
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EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Albany (Ga.) Herald on health care reform: The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release its decision sometime this month on the constitutionality of some or all of the Obama administration’s health care reform plan that was rushed through Congress in late 2010. There are some indications that it won’t go Obama’s way to some degree. UnitedHealth Group, Humana and Aetna — three of the nation’s biggest insurance providers, a group that is no fan of the health reform law — said they will keep parts of the overhaul law that have been popular with Americans, such as coverage of children until they are 26 years old on their parents’ insurance plans, covering preventative care such as immunizations and screenings with no co-pay requirement and offering a simply process for appealing health claims that are denied. In addition, UnitedHealth and Humana said they won’t impose lifetime dollar limits on insurance policy payouts, a benefit to those fighting chronic diseases and cancer, and they would not pursue retroactive cancellation of a customer’s coverage except for cases such as fraud. As I Again, it’s difficult to see why those insurers See It would make those statements if the top officials in the companies expected the decision by the Supreme ■ The Troy Court to uphold the law in total. Daily News An AP-GfK survey in February showed that just welcomes columns from over one-third of Americans surveyed — 35 percent our readers. To — favored the health care reforms passed by submit an “As I Congress in March 2010, with 17 percent strongly See It” send favoring them. Nearly half (47 percent) opposed the your type-writhealth care reform law, with more strongly opposed ten column to: to it (36 percent) than the total who support it, ■ “As I See It” according to the survey. c/o Troy Daily As we said before the reform law was adopted, it News, 224 S. was a mistake for Democrats to push it through and Market St., ignore Republican input. Troy, OH 45373 The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn., ■ You can also on the Surface Transportation Act: e-mail us at The Surface Transportation Act, called the higheditorial@tdnpu way bill for short, is the basic measure funding the blishing.com. nation’s roads, bridges and mass transportation sys■ Please tems. Typically, the bill lasts for four to six years, include your full giving state transportation officials needed time for name and telelong-term planning. phone number. The last bill expired in 2009. Congress has temporarily extended it nine times since then, most recently in March. That extension expires June 30. So much for long-term transportation planning. With May’s dismal jobs report showing a loss for the month of 28,000 construction jobs, you would think that renewing the transportation act would be an urgent priority. Clearly, you are not a member of Congress, specifically not a Republican back-bencher whose chief role seems to be to make GOP House Speaker John Boehner’s life miserable. In March, the Senate passed a two-year, $109 billion bill, basically to buy time for the House to finish work on its own five-year, $260 billion plan. But urban and rural Republicans can’t come to agreement over funding for mass transit. And there’s another, much more significant problem: paying for it. … The simplest solution would be to raise the tax — with gas selling well over $3 a gallon, many motorists might not even notice — but that’s out of the question in the current political climate. Other proposals, like tolls on the interstate, also are nonstarters. However, Boehner is now talking about putting the whole issue off until after November, where it will be caught up in a crush of lame-duck legislation. Surely our lawmakers can do better than this.
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Celebrities are nice; I prefer homegrown heroes I am frequently asked to speak to local elementary schools (trust me, I’m just as surprised as you) about my career as a journalist. And, in the dozens of visits I’ve made, one question invariably pops up: “Who is your favorite interview ever?” At this point, the kids all lean forward, waiting with baited breath to hear me offer a name like Peyton Manning, Deion Sanders, Eddie George or Archie Griffin — all of whom I have, at various points, interviewed either for the Troy Daily News or The Lantern, my college newspaper. And then I give the answer, “My favorite interviews ever are, to name just a few, Jake Current, Rachel Brugger, Kris Mick and Carrie Chivington.” It’s at this point I see an entire classroom full of hearts breaking. More often than not, they have little or no idea who I am talking about. The fact of the matter is my chosen occupation has given me the opportunity to drop name like they are white-hot anvils. I’ve interviewed all manner of Hall of Fame athletes and highranking statesmen. While they were all interesting in their own right, none of them were my
David Fong Troy Daily News Executive Editor favorites. My favorites have always been the folks around town who I’ve grown to know and — dare I say — love over the years. Which is why, when someone asked me last week what my plans were for Mitt Romney’s visit, they were a little shocked at my response: “I’m going to send my two capable reporters to cover the event and stay as far away as possible myself.” They (and by “they,” I mean “my sister and my mother”) couldn’t believe I was going to pass up the opportunity to see a potential president of the United States speak in my hometown. Been there, done that. In college, I had the opportunity to shake hands with President Bill Clinton when he visited The Ohio State University in 1995. They lined us up, he shook our
hands and said hello, then moved on. Sure, it was great to meet the President of the United States — but at the end of the day, I probably meant about as much to him as the Egg McMuffin (or Egg McMuffins, plural) he ate for breakfast that morning. If I want to meet a politician, I’ll call up Troy Mayor Michael Beamish and we’ll have lunch. He’ll ask me how my family is doing. He’ll ask me how I think the Troy football team is going to be this fall. Sure, he may not have access to the nuclear launch codes — not that I know of, anyway — but he’ll actually take an interest in me as a person. It won’t be a drive-by handshake opportunity for either of us. Same goes for sports. I’ve covered collegiate football and basketball, professional football, basketball and baseball — and every sport in between. Chances are if there’s a sports legend who has played in the past 20 years, I’ve had the chance to meet them. Personally, I prefer the high school kids — such as the ones I mentioned in the beginning of this column. Professional athletes generally regard the media with the same level of respect as the wad of chewing tobacco they
just spit on the dugout floor. Interviewing a high school kid, on the other hand, is frequently the highlight of his or her young life up until that point. You get a sense of wonder and awe rarely found in professional athletes. For them, it’s still a game — and it’s still something they love doing, not something they are paid millions of dollars to do. New Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is named after a pope, Pope Urban II, which is fitting — because the chances of me landing a one-on-one interview with him are about the same as me landing a papal audience. On the other hand, I have Troy football coach Scot Brewer’s number stored in my cell phone. I would sit for hours and talk football — and life — with former Troy coach Steve Nolan. I’ve had my brushes with celebrity — and to be honest, it wasn’t nearly as exciting as one would think. I’ll take my heroes homegrown. Troy’s very own David Fong appears on Thursdays in the Troy Daily News. Muhammed Ali would be the one exception to his celebrity interview rule.
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Temperature records broken First day of summer posts scorching temps NEW YORK (AP) — The official start of summer brought temperatures in the high 90s, record-setting in some spots and awfully close in others, to the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday, with people wilting at graduation ceremonies, students trying to learn in suffocating classrooms and authorities warning folks to check on elderly neighbors. The hot spell arrived right on time — on the summer solstice and longest day of the year — in a region that’s home to some of the nation’s most densely populated cities. According to the National Weather Service, all three New York Cityarea airports saw record as did temperatures, Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport and the cities of Burlington, Vt., and Houlton, Maine. Health officials across the Northeast warned residents to drink water, stay out of the sun and in air conditioning, and to check on elderly neighbors and pets. Public cooling centers have been set up in dozens of cities for those without air conditioning. Several relatives of high
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BENJAMIN ALLEN FURGERSON
TROY — Benjamin Allen Furgerson, 45, of Troy, passed away at 2:38 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born Oct. 26, 1966, in Troy, to Benny L. and Barbara Sue (Waters) Sr. Allen is surived by his father and stepmother, Benny L. Sr. and Patricia Furgerson; one sister, Bentia Pirovolikos of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Benny L. Furgerson Jr. of LaGrange, Ky.; and by his extended family and many good friends. In addition to his mother, Barbara Sue (Waters) Furgerson, who passed AP PHOTO away in 2010, Allen also was preceded in death by Nicholas McGrath, 3, of Arizona plays in a fountain in New York, Wednesday. a sister, Teresa Smith; school graduates were treat- toms while attending the ceremony were able to and by a nephew, Calvin ed for heat exhaustion at an New Britain High School watch a remote broadcast outdoor ceremony in North graduation. Captain David inside the air-conditioned HELEN P. Bergen, N.J., and taken to a Koscuk of the New Britain building. TIPP CITY — Helen P. According to the weather EMS told the New Britain hospital. Barnhart, of Tipp City, Ambulances were on Herald that 24 people suf- service, it hit 94 degrees at standby at the event, which fered from heat exhaustion New York’s John F. Kennedy passed away Tuesday, was held outside to accom- or fainting and half of them International Airport, pass- June 19, 2012, at Spring modate about 5,000 people, were taken to area hospi- ing the 93-degree mark set Meade Health Center. in 1995. The 98-degree tem- She is survived by her said Capt. Gerald Sanzari of tals. In Howell, N.J., school peratures at LaGuardia loving husband of 51 the North Bergen Police officials made Wednesday Airport and Newark Liberty years, Joe Barnhart, Department. Airport along with several nieces A similar scene took the last day of the school International place in New Britain, Conn., year instead of Thursday, passed records set in 1953, and nephews. where several people were citing the heat. And at near- when highs reached 96 at A Mass of Christian taken to a hospital after suf- by Wall High School, people LaGuardia and 97 at Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, fering heat-related symp- attending the graduation Newark. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipp City, with Father R. Marc
Council honors Kendig for service COVINGTON
Retiring street superintendent Bob Kendig was honored by Covington Village Council on Monday night for his service to the community, while council members also heard comments in opposition and support of a recent decision to purchase software services for village utility billing. At the start of the meeting Mayor Ed McCord presented Kendig with a plaque in recognition of his 12 years of service to the village. Kendig’s retirement is effective at the end of the month. A decision made by council in May to award a utility billing software contract to Creative Microsystems Inc. (CMI) of Englewood at a cost of $21,753 was again the subject of discussion Monday night. Jim Schmitt of Ohio Software Services, the current software supplier, raised concerns about the issue in a recent critical letter to village officials, asking why, after working with the village for 23 years, he had not been invited to give a presentation on the software package. Schmitt has contended he could have saved the village $17,000 on the software. Mayor Ed McCord said village residents Stacie Gillespie and Darlene Brown spoke Monday night against the decision to buy the soft-
ware from CMI. He said they questioned the decision. In a prepared statement she read to council Monday night, Gillespie was critical of the way the software issue was handled. “How could our mayor and our council treat a loyal company that has done business with our community for years like they did,” Gillespie said in the statement, a copy of which was obtained by the Piqua Daily Call. “It is embarrassing.” Gillespie also claimed council’s action cost the village “an extra $17,000 for software.” In the statement, Gillespie was critical of the hiring of a village administrator and said she didn’t see where village officials are saving taxpayers’ money. Village resident Chris Haines spoke in favor the decision, noting that council did its homework before awarding the contract and had taken the right action. “I wanted to show my support for council in making this decision (on the software) and for everything they are doing,” Haines said when contacted Wednesday. McCord said council members noted the contract has been awarded and the decision stands.
Council agreed to have the letter written by Schmitt in opposition to their action included in the council minutes. Schmitt said Tuesday that he was in the area Monday night and came to the council meeting. However, he said he arrived just as the meeting was adjourned. Steve Wright of the Fort Rowdy Gathering committee briefed council on plans for the annual festival, which this year will include a performance by the contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave. In other action council: • Approved Cole Wagner as a probationary firefighter with the Covington Fire Department. • Agreed to proceed with the lease-purchase of a Durapatcher street pavement repair machine. After making payments totaling $61,000 over five years, the village would have the option of buying the equipment for $1, according to McCord. • Heard a request from police Chief Lee Harmon that the department use a service to keep current on law enforcement issues a cost of $3,200. The next village council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, July 2. The second council meeting in July has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, July 23, a week later than usual.
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Miami County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Bradford resident, Danny L. Stocker, 48, in connection with a Tuesday evening hit-and-run crash. Stocker was allegedly driving his vehicle eastbound in the 100 block of Church Street when a young
bicyclist rode his bike into the street and was struck by Stocker. Stocker allegedly fled the scene of the crash but was apprehended hours later as he attempted to cover damage to his truck with spray
paint. Stocker is incarcerated at the Miami County Jail facing charges of tampering with evidence, a thirddegree felony and fleeing the scene of a crash, a misdemenor of the first degree. His bond has been set at $25,000. If convicted, as charged, Stocker could face 5 1/2 years in prison.
Bike path fire cause still not determined BY WILL E SANDERS Ohio Community Media wsanders@dailycall.com Piqua residents, bicyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts should expect the bike path bridge over the Great Miami River to be closed “indefinitely” following a Tuesday afternoon blaze, which severely damaged an approximate 100-foot section of the wooden structure, city officials said. “It’s not going to be a quick fix,” said Amy Havenar, the city’s engineer. “The public needs to be pre-
pared for that to be closed for awhile.” Fire officials have not determined the cause of the large fire on the bridge, which has been prone to past conflagrations but nothing as serious as Tuesday’s blaze. “It was a dry, sunny day with plenty of wind and it hadn’t rained in a few days,” said Fire Chief Mike Rindler. “The conditions were perfect for this fire to spread.” Rindler, who stopped short of speculating the cause, stated the fire was difficult to combat because the fire began in or around the old rail-
TROY road trestles under the wooden planks of the bridge. “When the fire is below you it is a difficult situation to deal with,” Rindler added. In the past several years more than three fires have broken out on the bike path bridge, which has a length of 530 feet. If anyone in the public has information regarding the fire they are encouraged to contact the Piqua Fire Department at 778-2013.
Miami County YMCA offers fitness challenge MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami County YMCA is hosting a six-week Fitness Warrior Challenge for those who are interested in changing their lives, increasing their fitness level and becoming an overall stronger and healthier person.
The program will be offered at the Piqua Branch starting Monday and will run through Aug. 2. Class meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15-7 a.m. The Robinson Branch will be offering the program from July 9 through Aug. 17, and will meet Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 7-7:45 a.m. The program includes classes that feature a personal training atmosphere and will include six weeks of three classes, meeting with a personal trainer, fitness assessment, nutritional counseling and daily
email support. For more information or to register, contact Heather Cancino, Piqua branch, at 773-9622 or h.cancino@miamicountyymca.net or Kaci Harpest, Robinson branch, at 440-9622 or k.harpest@miamicountyymca.net.
Smith. Allen graduated from Troy High School in 1985. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Gulf War and was employed as a fork lift driver with Komyo in Troy. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012, at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, with Pastor Erv Holland officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. (one hour prior to service) on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. A military service will be at the graveside by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard of Troy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneral home.com
BARNHART Sherlock as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made in memory of Helen to the Tipp City Library. Services have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fringsand bayliff.com.
FUNERAL DIRECTORY • Virginia Antonides Weidner Meyer ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Virginia Antonides Weidner Meyer, 71, of St. Cloud, Fla., died Sunday, June 17, 2012. A memorial service will be Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Northeast Christian Church, St. Cloud, Fla.
DEATHS OF NATIONAL INTEREST • Richard Lynch LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Lynch, who employed his platinum hair and scarred face to play villainous characters in such films as “Bad Dreams” LYNCH and “The Sword and the Sorcerer,” has died. He was 76. Lynch’s representative, Mike Baronas, said the actor’s body was found Tuesday at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., by Lynch’s friend, actress Carol Vogel. Baronas said Vogel found him on the kitchen floor, and that “from what I currently understand, no investigation into the cause of his death will be made as his body was sent directly to a funeral home.” The actor appeared in dozens of horror and scifi films in a career spanning four decades. He played serial killer Michael Myers’ principal in director Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” remake in 2007. His most recent role was in Zombie’s upcoming movie, “The Lords of Salem.” “I woke up this morning to the news that our friend Richard Lynch has passed away,” Zombie posted Wednesday on Facebook. “Richard was great to work with and really gave it his all. I will never forget the way he
scared the crap out of the kid actors in ‘Halloween.’” Other movies featuring Lynch included “Scarecrow,” ”The Ninth Configuration,” ”Invasion U.S.A.” and “Little Nikita.” He appeared in such TV series as “Battlestar Galactica,” ”The A-Team,” ”Six Feet Under” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Lynch had said he suffered scarring in 1967 after he set himself on fire while under the influence of LSD.
• Robert J. Kelleher LOS ANGELES — Senior U.S. District Judge Robert J. Kelleher, the oldest serving federal judge in the nation, has died at the age of 99. Announcement of Kelleher’s death Wednesday came from Chief Judge Audrey B. Collins of the Central District of California. Kelleher, a graduate of Williams College and Harvard Law School, was appointed to the federal bench by President Richard M. Nixon in 1970. He continued to hear cases into his 90s. Kelleher was a former tennis champion who captained the triumphant 1963 U.S. Davis Cup team. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000 and received his Hall of Fame ring just a year ago on July 3, 2011. As a leader of national and international tennis organizations he helped usher tennis into the modern era.
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A grown child should not still be dependent on parents Dear Annie: I am engaged to a man who was divorced 20 years ago. He has three grown sons. The first two are doing well, but the third is still not financially responsible at the age of 30. His father has to pay off his automobile and credit cards. My fiance also helps out his siblings, who seem to be quite irresponsible and alcoholic. I come from a large family, and we each were told that at age 21, we were on our own. We all obtained professional degrees and now help our parents. At what age does a parent allow a child to grow up and become responsible? It appears to me that my future will be forever intertwined with relatives who are begging us for money. My fiance won't discuss this matter with me. What should I do? — Engaged but Having Second Thoughts Dear Engaged: Children should be encouraged to support themselves as soon as they are finished with their education. Those who go on to obtain advanced degrees should find some type of part-time job or take out student loans. It is OK to help a child with temporary financial difficulties, but not to the extent that the child becomes dependent on the parents. Once you marry, decisions about money should be made jointly. If your future husband will not discuss these things with you now, he is not likely to consult you later. You are smart to recognize the problem. We recommend premarital counseling. Dear Annie: My granddaughter is getting married in September. After 31 years of marriage, her parents were divorced nine years ago (his infidelity) in a nasty battle over money. Her father, who remarried two years ago, insists that his new wife's name be on the wedding invitation. This suggests she raised my granddaughter, which she didn't. My granddaughter is distraught over this. I've checked the etiquette books, and in case of divorce, the bride's mother's name and father's name should be on separate lines inviting guests to attend the wedding. The father's new wife doesn't appear anywhere. I believe my exson-in-law is trying to somehow punish my daughter, but he is actually hurting his own child. My daughter told my granddaughter that if Dad will not relent, she should have the invitations go out under the names of the bride and groom without mentioning the parents at all. What is the appropriate thing to do? Is the bride wrong to want only her mother's and father's names on the invitation? — Maria from Ohio Dear Maria: If Mom and Dad are sharing the costs of the wedding, both of their names and, yes, those of their spouses should appear on the invitation. If Dad is not contributing, his name need not appear at all. However, many brides want both parents' names on the invitation regardless of who is hosting the event, in which case, the spouses of the parents should be included. Dear Annie: I'd like to comment on the letter from "Texas," who is concerned that her husband wants to take their kids to visit his parents in Mexico. I am a single woman, 81 years old, and I lived most of my life in Southern California. When the cost of living got too high, I moved near Tijuana. I still don't speak Spanish, but I never have felt in danger. There are large sections of Tijuana that could be picked up lock, stock and barrel and set down in the middle of Santa Monica and be right at home. I don't go into the questionable parts of town, but then, there are a lot of places in Los Angeles where I wouldn't go, either. The wife should visit her inlaws and see their environment for herself before doing anything drastic. — Not Afraid in Mexico 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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Save those pull tabs to help children Dear Heloise: I would like to know if there is an organization that collects the pull tabs from soda cans. Should I throw them out, or do you know where I could send them? Thank you for any help you can give me. — Connye P., Washington, D.C. Connye, happy to help, and my other readers may want to think about saving them, too. Ronald McDonald House Charities accepts soda tabs, which are then taken to a recycling center and turned into cash. The money is sent to RMHC, which provides a place to stay, at little to no cost, for families
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(some collect tabs, others don’t). — Heloise P.S.: You can call your chamber of commerce or reference desk at the library to see if there is one in your town. Also, visit my website, www. Heloise.com, for links to my Facebook and Twitter pages — hints, fun facts and more! LONGER USE Dear Heloise: I have a toddler and loved all the one-piece bodysuits that would snap closed at the bottom. As she grew, I couldn’t bear to just throw away all these cute onepiece items, yet she couldn’t fit into them anymore. I decided to experiment and
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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday .............................92 at 3:32 p.m. Low Yesterday..............................73 at 5:37 a.m. Normal High .....................................................82 Normal Low ......................................................62 Record High ........................................98 in 1994 Record Low.........................................46 in 1914
Precipitation 24 hours ending at 5 p.m................................0.0 Month to date ................................................1.26 Normal month to date ...................................2.80 Year to date .................................................14.13 Normal year to date ....................................19.94 Snowfall yesterday ........................................0.00
TODAY IN HISTORY (AP) — Today is Thursday, June 21, the 173rd day of 2012. There are 193 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On June 21, 1942, German forces led by Generaloberst (Colonel General) Erwin Rommel captured the Libyan city of Tobruk during World War II. (Following his victory, Rommel was promoted to Field Marshal; Tobruk was retaken by the Allies in November 1942.) An Imperial
Japanese submarine fired shells at Fort Stevens on the Oregon coast, causing little damage. On this date: • In 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it. • In 1834, Cyrus Hall McCormick received a patent for his reaping machine. • In 1912, author and critic Mary McCarthy was born in Seattle. • In 1932, heavyweight Max
Schmeling lost a title fight rematch in New York by decision to Jack Sharkey, prompting Schmeling’s manager, Joe Jacobs, to exclaim: “We was robbed!” Today’s Birthdays: Composer Lalo Schifrin is 80. Actor Bernie Kopell is 79. Actor Monte Markham is 77. Songwriter Don Black is 74. Actress Mariette Hartley is 72. Comedian Joe Flaherty is 71. Rock singer-musician Ray Davies (The Kinks) is 68.
Save the rhubarb, make delicious energy bars This past week we did a lot of painting as we continue to get things in order after the house fire last month. All four bedrooms upstairs are painted and one needs another coat. Things are beginning to look a lot better. We would like to go get some flooring to put in the bedrooms that don’t have any yet. My husband Joe and the boys can work on that while he is off work. He will be having some days off due to waiting on some lumber to come in at the factory. We are excited to put the rest of the floors in so that all the furniture can be put back in place. Then we will move everyone back to their bedrooms. We can always wait to work on the trim and closets until they are back in their rooms. After we get finished with that, our next project will be to paint our walls and ceilings. Busy time of the year trying to keep both gardens weeded and watered. It has been really dry and not much rain in the past week. Yesterday, though, we had a welcome rain. Our rain gauge
the heat and not enough rain. My lettuce is doing good but some have said that theirs is wilted from the heat. Daughter Elizabeth had her 18th birthday on Thursday, June 14. It is hard to believe she is that old, the years sure went fast! Her friend Timothy invited her friends over and surprised her for her birthday. He had pizza here for everyone and gave Lovina Eicher her a big ice cream cake from Troy Daily News Guest Dairy Queen. Columnist Meanwhile, Joe and the three boys spent the day on Saturday showed only two tenths of an on the lake fishing. Kevin, 6, inch but every little bit helps. It caught quite a few which excited sure gave the garden a good him. They left early in the mornboost. We are still enjoying ing The boys sure were out of bed radishes, lettuce, and green pretty fast when Joe asked them onions and our peas are almost ready. We are looking forward to if they wanted to go fishing tomatoes, sweet corn, and all the Saturday morning. This is the other garden goodies in the first time they have gone fishing months ahead. The first batch of this year. There was something corn to be put out is looking very not working right with Joe’s boat nice but the second batch came motor, so last week Joe and up very spotty. A lot of the Timothy went out on the lake to women in our church have been try it out. Timothy figured out saying that they have had things what was wrong with it so Joe is not come up as well as usual. I glad to be able to use his boat am wondering if it could be from again. The rest of us stayed busy
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at home. Elizabeth did the laundry, Susan, her friend Mose and I painted her bedroom and Verena and Loretta did the weekly house-cleaning. Lovina seems to be doing well since her appendix surgery. I took her to the doctor for a check-up and he said she is doing fine. She asked if she could ride her bike and Minnie, the miniature pony again. The doctor said it would be okay and she asked if she could run again and take a shower. She was all excited that she could do that again. When one of the girls asked if she could wipe off the dishes she asked “well, do you think they weigh more than 5 pounds?” The doctor had told her not to lift more than 5 pounds so she was trying to get out of doing dishes. It is funny how the other things were a lot more exciting to be able to do again. Last week we also made strawberry freezer jam out of 16 quarts of strawberries. I want to make rhubarb jam this week. I don’t like to use my rhubarb after June, this makes the plants stay nice and hardy for the next
year. This week I will share a recipe for some homemade “energy bars.” ENERGY BARS 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 2 slightly beaten eggs 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup flaked coconut For the crust, beat butter and brown sugar until thoroughly combined. Then stir in oats, both flours, and wheat germ until thoroughly mixed. Pat the mixture into a lightly greased 9X9X2 -inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Meanwhile stir together eggs, 1 cup brown sugar, and stir in almonds, coconut, and raisins. Remove the crust from the oven and pour the mixture onto crust, spreading evenly. Bake in 350 oven until center appears thick, about 20 minutes.
Senate members vote to retain sugar program WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday not to tamper with the Depression-era program that protects U.S. sugar growers as it sped toward completion of a $500 billion bill to operate farm and food programs over the next five years. The sugar program, which controls supply levels, sets prices and limits imports, has long been a target of those who say the government supports agribusiness over the interests of consumers. But in a 53-46 vote, the Senate defeated an amendment to the farm bill that would have reduced the scope of the program, including eliminating a provision of the 2008 farm bill that required the federal government to buy surplus sugar which was then sold to ethanol companies at a loss.
Last week, the Senate by a similar vote also defeated an amendment to phase out the program entirely. The sugar vote was one of the few remaining contentious issues as the Senate worked through some 73 amendments to the 1,000-page measure that establishes safety nets for farmers, authorizes conservation programs and funds the food stamp program. A final vote is expected Thursday morning, sending it to the House where it could face an uphill battle. While the Senate bill cuts $23 billion from current spending levels over the next decade, the Republicanled House is likely to seek deeper cuts, particularly to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food stamps, which costs $80 billion a year and makes up 80 percent of farm bill spend-
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If we’re importing cheap sugar at a point where we undermine American jobs, what have we gained? — Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Debbie
ing. The current farm act expires at the end of September. The farm bill makes some substantial changes in farm policy, including eliminating direct payments to farmers even when they don’t plant crops, and consolidating conservation programs, but it doesn’t touch the federal sugar program, which dates back to 1930s legislation to protect domestic sugar growers and refiners. The program is opposed by consumer groups and
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food and beverage associations that use sugar, which claim it drives up prices and forces U.S. confectioners to relocate overseas. “This is the last opportunity for a bipartisan amendment to reform sugar subsidies that are costing consumers $3.5 billion a year and losing 20,000 jobs a year in this country,” said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., who sponsored the amendment with Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa. Supporters of the pro-
gram, which included senators from Northern and Western sugar beet states and Southern sugarcane states, countered that it does not cost taxpayers anything and that consumer sugar prices remain lower than those in other developed countries. Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said current sugar policy supports 142,000 U.S. jobs. “If we’re importing cheap sugar at a point where we undermine American jobs, what have we gained?” Still to be dealt with are amendments dealing with crop insurance farmers currently are compensated for an average 62 percent of their crop insurance premiums and some senators are pushing for limits on those subsidies and with Environmental Protection
Agency aerial surveillance of farm operations. Earlier on Wednesday the Senate approved an amendment by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., that would bar the Agriculture secretary from making conservation payments to millionaires. Another approved amendment by Senate Foreign Committee chairman John Kerry, D-Mass., and the panel’s ranking Republican Richard Lugar of Indiana prohibits North Korea from receiving Food for Peace Act donations unless the president issues a national interest waiver. The U.S. government suspended food assistance to North Korea in 2009. A deal earlier this year to renew that aid fell through after North Korea conducted a rocket launch that the United States said was a test of missile technology.
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Must have 1–5 years secretarial/receptionist experience. Must be organized with a pleasant personality and have the ability to communicate and work well with others. To apply, stop at our office at 405 Public Square Troy, OH Or email Diane Taylor: dtaylor@crsi-oh.com. Applications are available online at www.crsi-oh.com EOE ✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆✆ Service Tech: Experienced in flat & shingle roofing, siding, windows/ doors, skylights, & chimney flashing. Valid Drivers License & good driving record REQUIRED. Fill out application at: Schaefer & Co. 3205 S County RD 25A, Troy KEY II SECURITY is now accepting applications for part time/ seasonal security officers.
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CASSTOWN, 5104 East State Route 55. Saturday only 9am-6pm. New, used vintage items, merchandise added since last sale, no baby clothes. No early birds. CASSTOWN, 7 South Main Street, Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm. Some antiques, collectables, and lots of miscellaneous CASSTOWN, Community Garage Sale, Saturday Only 9am-4pm, Lots of miscellaneous items. COVINGTON, 236 College Street, Thursday and Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-noon. Multi family, women's plus size clothing, 31 items clothes from 2T-juniors name brand, purses, shoes, bikes, primitive decor, toys, and much more, cheap prices. COVINGTON, 3265 Eldean Road (Close to Troy), Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-2pm, Household goods, electronics, kids clothes, furniture, books, miscellaneous
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COVINGTON, 7060 Perry Road, Thursday & Friday, 8am-6pm, Saturday, 8am-3pm. Furniture, household items, tools, welders, small wood stove, hauling trailers, picnic table, bicycles, lots of nice old stuff priced to sell! Everything must go!!! FLETCHER, 5345 US Route 36 East, Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm, shop equipment including, 3' metal shear, large commercial drill press, steam cleaners and pressure washers, large commercial hot tank, misc. semi truck parts and used truck tires, semi diesel generator, chains, binders, tarps, restaurant equipment including kitchen appliances, utensils, 1966 Harley police trike frame and rear end, 1988 FLHP police bike (restored), fiber glass camper top, 1 & 2 bottom plows, 5' finish mower, 5' frail mower, 5 & 6 grader blades, go-kart with wrecker body, 3-coin operated arcade machines, 1-coin operated poker machine, 44 presidential knives, 18 Harley knives, leather jacket, Mary Moo Moo's, Budweiser steins 1980-2011, antique gas pumps and fish hatchery jars from Put-N-Bay! PIQUA, 1704/1708 Echo Lake Drive, Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday 9am-12pm, No early birds! Assorted furniture, washer, purses, shoes, glassware, stuffed animals, ping pong table, foosball table, exercise bike, gazell exercise equipment, high chair, PacNplay, toys, miscellaneous.
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PIQUA, 1823 Park Ave., Thursday & Friday 9-4. Saturday 9-1. HUGE SALE!!!! 26" boys, 26" girls bikes, toaster oven, "All God's Children" figurines, dishes, bedding, pictures, lots of home decor, books, children's movies, country music CD's, 13" TV, size 14-16 girls dresses, 2T-4T boys, puzzles, and lots of nice clean miscellaneous. No early birds. PIQUA, 2100 Indian Ridge Drive, Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm, Bring your plastic bags, stuff'em full, $5 a bag, all clothes 25 cents each. Everything else make me an offer!!
PIQUA, 6915 Troy-Sidney Road, Friday & Saturday 8am-?. 35mm camera, water skis, life vests, knee board, Longaberger baskets, corn stove, 80 gallon air compressor, Western rough out training saddle, horse show clothes, household and miscellaneous items. PIQUA, 755 East Statler (east of Troy Sidney Road). Thursday, Friday, 9am-6pm, Six piece patio set, antique cedar chest, secretary's desk, bar stools, Little Tike's kitchen, books, puzzles, games, stuffed animals, PS2 games, Guitar Hero 3, DVD/VHS tapes. 6 piece twin bedroom set, women's clothes, girls clothes/ swimsuits, dishes, glasses, home decor, jewelry, 32" TV/ stand, miscellaneous!
SIDNEY, 529 North Vandemark Road (behind Rent-a-Center), Wednesday Thru Saturday 10am-5pm, Last week CLEARANCE SALE! Even lower prices, All new Melissa & Doug, toys, thousands of puzzles all ages, pet items, bird & garden items, cards, windchimes, wallets, gifts & much more!! SIDNEY, Riverbend Community Garage Sale!, Friday, Saturday 8am-4pm, Huge Cleveland Browns/ Emmitt Kelly collections, musical instruments, Mother of Pearl accordion, jewelry, childrenadult clothing, Large/ small kitchen appliances, freezer, lawn/ garden, furniture, glassware, cookware, tools, miscellaneous, 20 plus sales! New things added Saturday, list of sales can be picked up at 1106 Morris Avenue TIPP CITY, 749 Aspen Drive, Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-2pm Large sale, ladies clothing, odds and ends, and miscellaneous TIPP CITY, 756 South Willow Glenn, Thursday & Friday 9am-4pm. Moving sale everything goes, antiques, recliner, end tables, tools, small appliances TIPP CITY, Windmere Subdivision, 25+ Families, Thursday & Friday, 9am-4pm, Saturday, 9am-12pm. I-75 to Exit 69, South on County Road. 25A, West on Kessler-Cowlesville. Enter on Winston, Chevington Chase or Stonehenge. TROY, 1117 Arbor Lane (in the Edgewater Subdivision), Thursday & Friday, 7am-3pm, Saturday, 7am-Noon. HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE!!! Furniture, kitchen appliances, air hockey table, dish sets, linens, electronics, toddler and children's clothes and toys, and much more!! TROY, 1240 Waterbury Place (North Dorset, left on Beekman, left on Waterbury) Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm. Large oval table with 2 leaves, Deacons Bench with cushions and lots of other things for home and yard. You don't want to miss this and everything priced to sell. See you! TROY, 1320 Sterling Drive (Kensington Development), Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm. Many baby items, toys, infant/toddler clothing, Whirlpool dryer, coffee table, computer desk, cardio exercise equipment, DVDs, strollers, many items and priced to sell! TROY 1612 Brookpark Drive, Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm, Radial arm saw, Troy Built riding mower, lots of miscellaneous, something for everyone
TROY, 1337 Sanders Court (Near North Dorsett/ Westbrook area), Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-1pm, Multi family, Baby, holiday, miscellaneous items, furniture, collectibles, bedspreads, twin headboard, clothes, shelves, pictures, toys, Something for everyone, Don't miss this one!! TROY, 1375 Croydon, Friday, June 22, 9am-5pm, Saturday, June 23, 9am-1pm. Dining room tables & chairs, sewing machine table, TVs, bar stools, TV cabinet, small roll top desk, office chairs, wicker dresser, miscellaneous. TROY, 138 Floral Avenue, Saturday Only 8am-2pm Dog crate, paint ball guns, dormitory refrigerator, 50 inch 22 HP ZTR International Cub mower like new, and miscellaneous items, priced to sell TROY, 1449 Fleet Road, Thursday & Friday, 9-3, Saturday, 9-1. No early birds! Drum set, entertainment center, glasstop desk, dishwasher, lawn mower, sound system, lots of miscellaneous. TROY, 188 Shaftsbury Road, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm Estate Sale, oriental rugs, furniture, antiques, and lots of miscellaneous TROY, 1910 Barnhart Road, Thursday & Friday, 8am-4pm. Furniture, stuffed animals, Barbies, couch/ fold-out bed, sewing machine in cabinet, something for everyone! TROY, 217 Westhaven Drive, Thursday & Friday, 9am-4pm, Saturday, 9am-1pm. Jewelry, decorator items, books, sleigh bed. Great prices! TROY, 2279 South Nashville Road, Thursday, 7:30am-1pm. Longaberger baskets, Barbie dolls (1960s, 1970s), dishes (White Ironstone, Blue Willow, Homer Laughlin), lamps, clothes: infantadult, books, antiques, collectibles. TROY, 2482 S. County Rd. 25A, Saturday, 9am-3pm, Big sale and car wash! Furniture, household items, clothes, games, books, push and riding lawn mower, something for everyone! TROY, 250 Wisteria Drive, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8:30am-? Hope Bible Church, Clothes, small appliances, books, shoes, household items, dishes, and other items. TROY, 2506 St. Andrews Drive (Kings Chapel). Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-noon. Household items, Jr/ misses clothes, stereo, scrapbooking, Vera Bradley, baskets, craft items, Walt Disney Movies, Bratz Dolls & car, miscellaneous items, No early sales! TROY, 2752 Fairview Court, Saturday 9am-1pm, electronics, clothes, portable a/c unit, glassware, children's items, games, and much more! TROY, 312 West Simpson, Friday only 10am-1pm, old bottles, guns, knives, tools, old advertising, old ammo, 1940's Dayton bike with tank, Hayner amber fruit jars, old books TROY, 333 Armand Drive, Saturday, 9am-3pm. No early birds! Boys 0-12M, 5/6, car seats, toys, girls 6 & 10, juniors clothing, household items, treadmill, furniture, old ringer washer that runs, lots of miscellaneous. Must see! TROY, 510 Ohio Avenue, Thursday & Friday 9am-3pm & Saturday 9am-Noon. Lots of miscellaneous
TROY, 3375 CasstownSidney Rd (north of TroyUrbana), Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9am-4pm, Five family sale, new truck bed liner and wind vent, barstools, table and chairs, microwave, TV, kitchen items, 1940 Kitchen Aid mixer and accessories, kids' toys, crib, changing table, toddler bed and accessories, new Simplicity sewing machine, new four foot trampoline, baking rack, antique glassware, Christmas tea set, China set, books and lots of miscellaneous TROY, 376 & 435 North Dorset Road, Thursday & Friday, 8am-5pm, Saturday, 8am-12pm, 5 family sale, household items, clothes, Precious Moments items, office supplies, men's table, King Crown glassware, silverware, furniture. TROY, 380 Saxony Woods Drive, Saturday. 8am-4pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm. Multi-Family Sale! Furniture, kitchenware, toys, cookbooks, king mattress set, computer stuff and lots more.
that work .com TROY, 4590 CasstownSidney Road (between Troy-Urbana & SR36), Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm. TONS of name brand girls clothing, size nb-5t, highchair, swing, toys, womens clothing, antique table, grill & miscellaneous household goods TROY, 4590 Orbison Road. Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday noon-4pm. Baby bed, table, car seats, high chair, porta crib, toys, clothes, skates, 4 Honda rims, 50 chairs, large TV, dog cage, exercise equipment, sterling, furniture TROY 558 Miami Street. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm. Table and floor lamps, toys, complete weight bench set, tables, linens, pillows, dishes, and lots of miscellaneous. TROY, 919 Branford (off North Dorset), Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-2pm. Clothing kids 2T-4T, jewelry, etched glass, videos, 4 piece lavender bath accessories, washer and dryer, 2 Evenflo infant car seats. Great low prices. TROY, 940 Dartmouth Road, (Westbrook), Thursday, 6/21 & Friday, 6/22, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 6/23, 9am-3pm. Lots of toys, Little Tikes, Hot Wheels, Thomas, Lightning McQueen, Disney Videos, adult & boys clothes up to 5T, Vera Bradley, car seat, scrapbooking, small bikes, air purifier, camping. TROY, 944 Terry Dr. Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm. Fabric, books, puzzles, square glasstop coffeetable, child's desk, portable sprayer, lots of music records and stand, stool with rollers, portable sewing machine in wooden case, post cards TROY, 99 Dronfield Road, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-4pm. Huge 2 family garage sale!!! Children's clothing sizes infant on up, baby furniture, kitchen supplies and other decor. WEST MILTON, 4265 S Kessler-Frederick Rd. (One mile south of 571 Between Tipp and Milton) Thursday, Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday, 8amnoon, HUGE ESTATE SALE! Everything from furniture to collectable's, Longaberger to Boyds, and Dolls, Tools, and everything in between New items added daily.
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MAINTENANCE 2nd SHIFT Reliable Castings Corporation is currently seeking a qualified individual to work in the Maintenance Department.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE/ FABRICATOR
Qualified candidate must possess 3 - 5 years experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Electrical Maintenance as well as excellent mechanical skills. PLC and Robotics would be a plus.
Repairing Industrial Equipment, Mechanical Hydraulic/Pneumatic repair, Fabrications experience required. Minimum 3 years experience. Benefits after 90 days.
If you possess required qualifications, are willing to work long hours, 6 - 7 days per week and enjoy working for an organization offering competitive wages and benefits, please submit resume to: Reliable Castings Corporation Attn.: HR Manager 1521 W. Michigan Street P. O. Box 829 Sidney, OH 45365 An Equal Opportunity Employer
MERCER GROUP INC. Regional sports field contractor based in Troy needs to add a team member. Experience with operation of skid steers, sod cutters, driving small dump trucks, and pulling trailers is required. Full time position. Company is a non smoking drug free work place. Average work day is 7:30am-4:30pm. Benefits available; • Health Insurance • Uniforms • Paid Holidays and Vacation. Salary based on experience! Only serious inquires need apply. Send resume to: P O Box 771 Troy, OH 45373 Or email to: info@ mercer-group.com
Sidney
Submit resume to: AMS 330 Canal St. Sidney, OH 45365 EMAIL: amsohio1@earthlink.net
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Prominent Troy Law Firm seeking a reliable, mature individual with a pleasant personality to handle front desk reception duties Monday through Friday, 12:30 to 5:00. Duties include answering the telephone, greeting clients and general clerical work. The ideal candidate will have a pleasant phone voice and some computer skills. A keen understanding of the confiden tial nature of our business is essential. Please email resume to claudia@ dunganattorney.com
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Urbana company is currently looking for experienced Tig Welders. Must have valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, and a clean criminal background. Apply in person at: The Urbana iforce 803 Scioto St. Urbana (937)653-9675 ✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷ NOW HIRING! ✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷
EXPERIENCED MECHANIC NTB, Inc is a growing family oriented company that is now taking applications for an experienced trailer mechanic for our Tipp City, OH tractor trailer repair facility. Pay will be based on experience. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, 401k, paid uniforms, and paid vacation. If interested apply in person at 3355 S County Rd 25A Tipp City, OH I-75 exit 69
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APPLY: 15 Industry Park Ct., Tipp City (937)667-6772
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE working in Miami County with developmentally disabled adults. Must be at least 18 years old, be a high school graduate or equivalent, be able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical, and have a valid Ohio drivers license with less than 6 points. Work schedule includes approximately 25 hours Monday-Friday. If you would like to work in a challenging but rewarding job, for a company who sets the standards in providing services to those with disabilities, send your resume to: Department 500 c/o Sidney Daily News 1451 N Vandemark Sidney, OH 45365
FIRST MONTH FREE! 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms Call for availability attached garages Easy access to I-75 (937)335-6690 www.hawkapartments.net
PIQUA, 1 bedroom, 333 Home Ave. Utilities furnished, $550 month plus deposit. (937)773-1668 PIQUA, 1 bedroom, downstairs. Stove, refrigerator, all utilities furnished. $540 or $135 weekly. (937)276-5998 or (937)902-0491 PIQUA, 3 bedroom, very nice, $550 monthly plus deposit and utilities. No pets. 4 bedroom house, 2 bath $695 monthly (330)524-3984 TROY, 1 bedroom , very clean, appliances, AC, water paid, no pets, 1 year lease plus deposit. $450, 1309 Trade Square West (937)339-6736 or (937) 286-1199
TROY, 1 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 month. $200 Deposit Special!
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$99 DEPOSIT SPECIAL 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS BUCKEYE COMMUNITY APTS. 580 Staunton Commons Apt. C8, Troy (937)335-7562
COVINGTON 2 bedroom townhouse, $495. No Pets. (937)698-4599, (937)572-9297.
810 Auto Parts & Accessories
DINING ROOM set, beautiful Ethan Allen, 9 pieces includes 6ft oval table, 6 chairs, 2 corner cabinets, show room condition, $995, (937)773-1307
FOR SALE: Sears rear tine tiller, $400 obo. GE Side by Side refrigerator water/ice in door, $200 obo. Firestorm table saw, $100. 30 gallon aquarium with stand, $50. Pool table, 44"X78", $150. Air hockey table, 60"X30", $75. Table and chairs, 3'X5', $75. Please call or text (937)638-8572 or (937)489-3392
KITTENS, to good home, 4 male, 12 weeks old, 2 black, 1 black and white, 1 tan tiger, litter trained, great disposition, free, (937)216-3496
BIN MODULE KIT, includes ladder rack, and rack shelf, like new, $500, (937)778-4060.
KITTIES, Hissy and Purry 5 months, siblings male and female , like to keep together, inside only. (937)676-3455
1994 SEA NYMPH boat with trailer. 14 ft long. Fish finder, oars, running lights, cover. Several accessories included. $2500. (937)667-3455
PRIDE SCOOTER, Victory model, 3 years young, new battery, all the bells & whistles, $2500 new, details, great price, test run, (937)497-1929
MINI SCHNOODLE, Puppies, Males & females, vet checked, first shots, $250, (567)204-5232
LIFT CHAIR, sable brown, 1.5 years old, wall hugger, place 6" from wall to recline, excellent condition, very comfortable, $850, (937)773-7913 LIFT CHAIR, Ultra Comfort, 6 months old, Tan, suede material, Like new, many settings, will lay flat, paid $1400 new, selling for $700 OBO, (937)419-0232
STAIR LIFT Summit stair lift for sale, like those seen on TV. Used less than three years. Made for straight staircase, with 350 pound capacity. Runs on electricity with a battery back up. Call (937)498-9737 for information.
RECLINER, Blue, nice condition, you must move, $65, (937)698-6362 STOVE new black GE glass top stove $275.00 call (937)658-0092
570 Lawn and Garden
TOW BAR, used Stowmaster 5000 with cables, safety cords and cover. Very good condition. $175 (937)570-3476.
COMMERCIAL MOWER, Dixon Zero-turn 50" deck with 6x10 lawn trailer, both in great shape! $4500 OBO, (937)726-5761.
VHS tapes, classic, Disney, good condition, 18 for $25, will separate, (937)339-4233
POND PLANTS, Hardy water lillies & bog plants, potted and blooming, free umbrella palm w/purchase. (937)676-3455 or (937)417-5272 Laura, OH
WALKER adult, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grab bars, canes, entertainment center, and more (937)339-4233
LLAMAS, have moved and must get rid of our llamas. karpinskib@yahoo.com. (937)541-5655.
583 Pets and Supplies FREE PUPPIES Greg or Deb (937) 572-9542 (937) 572-9543
TROY, beautiful, clean 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. No pets. $400 plus deposit. (937)339-0355
CEMETERY PLOTS, Miami Memorial Gardens, Covington Ohio $500 each, (937)417-7051
KITTENS free to good inside home. See at Ryan's Bait Store 2017 South County Road 25-A. (937)335-0083
TROY, large 3 bedroom, water and trash paid, NO PETS, $600 plus deposit, (937)845-8727
CRIB, changing table, highchair, cradle, guardrail, pack-n-play, carseat, gate, tub, blankets, clothes, Disney animated phones, baby walker, doll chairs. (937)339-4233
KITTENS, gorgeous tabbies, (2) short hair females, (1) long hair male, Litter box trained, Free to good homes only, (937)473-2122
DESK, large five drawer metal, 60 by 30, and Sewing cabinet with hydraulic lift for sewing machine, serger space and storage, drop leaf cutting table, (937)552-9486
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WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $450 monthly, (937)216-4233
PIQUA, newer spacious 3 bedroom, garage. Close to interstate. Appliances, bonus room. NO PETS! $1050. (937)266-4421 TROY 1309 W. Main Street. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, large yard. No pets. $550 (937)440-6868
500 - Merchandise
510 Appliances ELECTRIC RANGE, works good, $100. (937)418-4639 WASHING MACHINE, 1 year old Maytag, used only a couple of months. $250 Call (937)903-3190
YELLOW LAB puppies, Adorable, ready for new home. (937)371-2459
EXERCISE BIKE, Women's golf clubs and bag, boy's and girl's bike, Polen 16" chain saw, new bike porter, Devilbiss Nebulisor (937)381-7151
6/21, 6/22-2012
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES 2013 TAX BUDGET Union Township Trustees located at 9497 Markley Road in Laura, Ohio, are giving notice of a public hearing on June 25, 2011, at 1:15 PM., at the office of Union Township. The public hearing is for the Tax Budget for the fiscal year 2013. The public is invited to the hearing to provide written and/or oral comments on the budget which is on file at the office of Union Township for inspection.
595 Hay WHEAT STRAW, Located in Russia, in the field, $80 a ton, (937)726-3914
850 Motorcycles/Mopeds 2004 HARLEY Davidson, FXDL DYNA Low, luxury blue, 2612 miles, alarm system, saddle bags with windshield, very nice condition, $10,000 (937)726-1353 after 3pm MOTORCYCLE, 1982 Kawasaki 440, good condition, runs good, approx. 36,000 miles, $650 OBO, (937)368-5009
805 Auto 2003 DODGE Stratus. silver with black interior. Power windows, locks, mirrors, etc. Good condition. $3800. (937)308-7423
2007 CHEVY Silverado Z71, long bed, 4x4, extended cab, loaded, great shape! NADA $22,850, make offer. Call (937)726-5761.
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Legal Advertisement The City of Troy is offering for sale several pieces of surplus equipment. The sale is only through the internet auction site, GovDeals. The auction will close June 28, 2012. The items to be sold are: 1 Speed-aire Portable Air Compressor 110 volt 1 HP motor, 1 General Cable 2100 Watt Inverter with wiring, 1 NAPA 20 Ton Air Jack, 1 Gray 5 1/2 Ton Truck & Trailer Air Lift, 1 Black Hawk 1 1/2 Ton Air Lift, 1 Mac Tools Automotive Diagnostic Machine Ultra Pro 3.0 Model # 87-1100, and 1 Ricoh FT4222 Copy Machine
Patrick E. J. Titterington Director of Public Service and Safety 6/14, 6/21-2012 2291329
SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearing, as required by the Charter of the Municipality of Tipp City, Ohio, will be held in the Council Room in the Government Center, 260 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, Ohio, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012 on the following proposed ordinances, the first reading of which was given on June 4, 2012. Ordinance No. ___-12 Sponsored by: Mr. Gibson An ordinance amending Code §94.60 and adding Code §94.65 of the Tipp City, Ohio Code of Ordinances to revise the requirements of cutting grass and weeds. Dated at Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio this 15th day of June, 2012.
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BOAT MOTOR, 9.8 HPtwin, Mercury, like new, 1967 low low hours, house kept, new water impeller, original plugs, fires right up, $650 (937)698-6362
1998 FORD F-150 Super Cab Lariat, Beautiful, all extras, garaged, 62k miles, towing package, fiberglass topper, $8500 OBO, (937)492-4067, (937)658-0123
Janice Bates Clerk of Council
105 Announcements
1996 SEA-NYMPH boat, 16 ft., 40hp Evinrude trolling motor. Garage kept, depth finder, live well, pedestal seats. $4000. (937)638-9090
890 Trucks
Union Township Trustees Marjorie Coate, Fiscal Officer
105 Announcements
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Summer DEAL
535 Farm Supplies/Equipment COMBINE, 6620 Deere with 216 Flex head and 6 row 30 head, priced to sell! see to appreciate. (419)582-2451 (937)621-4438.
Federally-funded program is inviting providers to submit bids for Cellulose Insulation. Bid packets may be obtained from the Miami County CAC Office (1695 TroySidney Road, Troy, Ohio 45373, Phone (937) 335-7921) during normal working hours. 2292549
925 Legal Notices
SNOODLE, black 7 year old female, lovable, needs home with children and fenced in yard, serious callers only! $100. (937)339-6084 leave message
830 Boats/Motor/Equipment
Interested parties may access the website www.govdeals.com and follow the prompts for submitting bids.
Cellulose Bid
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER, New. 204 S Walnut St Fletcher. (937)368-2290
OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG. 13 week female. Bell trained. Dog house. AKC papers. From a local breeder. $900 (937)638-7104.
Call at or
ADULT SCOOTER, Go Go Ultra Handicap, made to travel, very little wear, $1200 new, would like $700 OBO, (937)570-8124.
TROY, PIQUA, Senior living, clean quiet safe, 1 bedroom, $459 includes water, ask about studio apartment at $369, (937)778-0524
MINIATURE AUSTRAILIAN SHEPHERD puppies. Red tri's and red merle's with blue eyes. Vet checked. $350. (567)204-5232
800 - Transportation
TROY, 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, appliances, A/C, W/D hookup, water/trash paid, $450-$460 +deposit. NO PETS! (937)875-5241
3 & 4 BEDROOM houses available, Piqua, $ 8 5 0 - $ 9 5 0 , (937)778-9303 days, (937)604-5417 evenings.
TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $695
583 Pets and Supplies
GOLDMATION PUPPIES. Available for purchase starting July 1. Sweet, intelligent, loyal, good with children. Please call for information. $150 (937)606-2313.
305 Apartment
EVERS REALTY
577 Miscellaneous
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1,2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Troy ranches and townhomes. Different floor plans to choose from. Garages, fireplaces, appliances including washer and dryers. Corporate apartments available. Visit www.1troy.com Call us first! (937)335-5223
560 Home Furnishings
575 Live Stock
320 Houses for Rent
LABOR: $9.50/HR CDL Drivers: $11.50/HR
DODD RENTALS Tipp-Troy: 2 bedroom AC, appliances $500/$450 plus deposit No pets (937)667-4349 for appt.
(937)673-1821
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
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560 Home Furnishings ARMOIRE, very solid wood, rustic finish, bottom and top doors open. Can be used for storage, entertainment center, etc. Can email/ text photos, $200. Call (937)538-8601 COMPUTER DESKS Wooden, corner, hutchlike desk, $50. 2 glass top desks, $25 each. (937)658-2379
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12 • Troy Daily News • Classifieds That Work • Thursday, June 21, 2012
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1995 JAVELIN BASS BOAT Model 379T. 1995 Evinrude 130 motor, 17.9 long, trailer included. 2 fish finders, hot foot, trolling motor, 2 tarps. $6200. (937)538-1114
1996 SEA RAY 18.2 foot. Model 175BR, Mercruiser 3.0L motor, Shoreland'r trailer. Cover and accessories included. Excellent condition! $8500. (937)394-3151
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PictureitSold 1998 JEEP WRANGLER 105,000 miles, V-6 4x4, new soft top, new brakes, new tires, new running boards, chili pepper red, asking $7500. (937)524-9310
1997 FORD COACHMAN CATALINA RV New price, $22,000. 460 gas engine, slide-out, 34 feet, dual air, generator, 26K original miles, newer tires. (937)773-9526
1999 CHEVY TAHOE LT
2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SLE
2-tone grey body, great shape, must see! Rebuilt transmission, new parts (have receipts). Can email pics.
Power sunroof, seats etc leather, Chrome wheels, Blue, 170,000 miles. Car is ready to go! $3200 OBO
(402)340-0509
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2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SLE SEDAN 3800 V6 Front wheel drive, many new parts, 17" aluminum wheels, leather interior, power glass sunroof, 195,000 miles, runs great, all highway miles. $3750 O.B.O. (937)369-3636
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■ Major League Baseball
• GOLF: The Troy Men’s City Championship golf tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday at Miami Shores Golf Course. The registration deadline for the tournament is at 6 p.m. today. • GOLF: The Troy Football Alumni Association is sponsoring a golf tournament today at the Troy Country Club. It is a four-man scramble with a 2 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $75 per person, with proceeds from the event to go to the Troy Football Alumni Association scholarship fund. Spaces are limited. For more information or to register, contact Chris Madigan at madigan-c@troy.k12.oh.us or (937) 332-3805. • SOFTBALL: The Troy Fastpitch Fall Ball League, including doubleheaders for five weeks, begins Sept. 9 at Duke Park. The cost is $50 and the signup deadline is Aug. 13. Travel teams are welcome. For more info and registration, see www.miamicountyblaze.com or call Curt at (937) 8750492. * SOFTBALL: The Milton-Union Fall Ball League, including doubleheaders for five weeks, begins Sept. 9 at the Lowry Complex. The cost is $50 and the signup deadline is Aug. 13. Travel teams are welcome. For more info and registration, see www.miamicountyblaze.com or call Curt at (937) 8750492. • COACHING SEARCH: Troy Christian High School is looking for a girls head varsity basketball coach. Interested parties can contact Athletic Director Mike Coots at mcoots@troychristianschools.org. • OFFICIATING CLASSES: The West Central Ohio Football Officials Association will conduct a training program for individuals interested in becoming licensed high school football officials. The training class will be sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings Aug. 6-30 at the Upper Valley JVS Applied Tech Center in Piqua. There will be a $75 fee which covers all materials. Students will be able to work games this fall. Interested individuals should contact Russ Thayer (937335-0715) or Mark Thompson (937658-1880). Registration must be completed by July 30. • SUBMIT-A-TIP: To submit an item to the Troy Daily News sports section, please contact Josh Brown at jbrown@tdnpublishing.com or Colin Foster at cfoster@tdnpublishing.com.
Indians sweep Reds
SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Legion Baseball Troy Post 43, Troy Bombers at Great Lake Championship (TBA) FRIDAY Legion Baseball Troy Post 43, Troy Bombers at Great Lake Championship (TBA)
WHAT’S INSIDE College Football ...................14 NBA......................................14 Scoreboard ............................15 Television Schedule..............15 Legion Baseball ....................16 College Baseball...................16
Miami closing in on NBA championship LeBron James has never been here before. He’s been in nearly every imaginable situation everything over his nine seasons marked by three MVP awards, three trips to the NBA Finals with two teams and one decision that changed everything. See Page 14.
BCS commissioners agree on playoff The BCS commissioners reached a consensus Wednesday on a model for a four-team, seeded playoff that will be presented to the university presidents next week for approval. All that’s left is for the presidents to sign off and major college football’s champion will be decided by playoff come the 2014 season. See Page 14.
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Cleveland cruises to 8-1 victory CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game this season and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians finished a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-1 victory Wednesday night. Masterson (4-6) took a shutout into the eighth before the Reds ended the right-hander’s streak of consecutive scoreless innings at 18. He did not walk a batter and struck out nine, including the side in the ninth, for his fourth career complete game. Cincinnati’s run was unearned.
Asdrubal Cabrera hit a threerun homer and Johnny Damon hit a two-run shot in the fifth inning off Bronson Arroyo (3-5). Lonnie Chisenhall added three RBIs for Cleveland. After losing three straight in Cincinnati last week, the Indians returned the favor on the Reds, who entered the series on a sixgame winning streak. It was the first time the Reds and Indians had faced each other as first-place teams since 1999, AP PHOTO and Masterson made sure Cleveland Indians’ Justin Masterson pitches in the first inning Cleveland came out on top. of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday
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Webb Simpson lines up a putt the U.S. Open during Championship golf tournament Sunday at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.
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Troy Post 43 pitcher Michael Seagraves throws a pitch during a game against Piqua Post 184 on Wednesday at Duke Park in Troy.
Up to the test Troy Post 43 pulls off 5-2 win over Piqua Staff Reports When the Piqua Post 184 legion baseball team scored two runs in the first inning, it appeared Troy Post 43 may have a long night ahead of it on defense. But Troy was up for the test.
TROY Post 43 pitchers Michael Seagraves and Alex Smith put the clamps on the Piqua offense over the remainder of the game en route to a 5-2 victory Wednesday at Duke Park in Troy. Piqua got the scoring started in the top of the first as Damien Richard led off with a single, then was bunted over to second. Ethan Bruns reached base safely with a fielders choice to short, leaving runners on first and third with one out. Then Dominic Richard drilled a double down the left field line to score both runners and give Piqua a 2-0 lead. After going one-two-three in the bottom half of the inning,
Troy Post 43 third baseman Nick Antonides follows through on a throw to first. Post 43 found life in the second when D.J. Hemm walked with one out. A Ben Weber single put runners on first and second, setting the table for Bradley Coomes to deliver an RBI single to cut the deficit to 2-1. On the next at-bat, Nick Sanders hammered a ball over
the head of the center fielder for a triple, plating two more Troy runs and giving his team a 3-2 lead. Post 43 improves to 19-7 on the season. The team travels to play in the Great Lake Championship tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich. today.
Simpson gets back to work U.S. Open winner ready for Travelers CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Webb Simpson says it never crossed his mind to take the week off after winning the U.S. Open. Simpson took a red-eye flight home to North Carolina from California on Sunday night and was in Connecticut on Wednesday preparing for the Travelers Championship. It’s a tournament he says he feels loyal to after receiving a sponsor exemption in 2008. “I love coming to this town, and I think it’s actually going to be good for me to get back in the ropes and play this week,” Simpson told the larger-thannormal media contingent at TPC River Highlands. “It’s a great week for me to kind of unwind from the U. S. Open, but be able to kind of put my focus elsewhere and kind of get away from just reflecting and thinking about it and trying to put my focus on trying to win this golf tournament.” Simpson said his hands have just begun to stop shaking after winning his first major championship. Since then, he’s received calls, emails and text messages from the likes of Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Greg Norman and Hale Irwin, all giving him advice on how to handle his new-found role as a major champion.
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Defense rests without Sandusky testifying BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers finished putting on their case Wednesday without calling the former Penn State assistant football coach to the stand to rebut child sex abuse allegations that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. The sudden end to the defense’s presentation came on the seventh day of the trial, during which the jury heard from eight men — now 18 to 28 — who
said the former coach sexually assaulted them after they met him through the charity he founded. Sandusky is charged with 51 criminal counts for alleged abuse of 10 boys over 15 years. He has denied the allegations but acknowledged in interviews following his arrest that he had showered with boys. The accusers described for jurors a range of sexual abuse at his hands, from allegations of
grooming and fondling to oral sex and forced anal sex that one young man said left him injured. The identities of two other alleged victims are unknown to investigators. The defense has suggested the accusers have financial motivations for their claims and were improperly influenced by investigators. They also put on character witnesses who spoke of Sandusky’s sound reputation. Sandusky’s wife, Dottie, took the
stand Tuesday and said she never saw him act inappropriately with the accusers. The defense rested after an approximately 40-minute closeddoor meeting involving attorneys, Sandusky and the judge overseeing the case. Under Pennsylvania law, a defendant must waive his right to testify on his own behalf, but it doesn’t have to happen in open court. The next steps in the trial are
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BCS commissioners reach playoff agreement CHICAGO (AP) The BCS commissioners reached a consensus Wednesday on a model for a four-team, seeded playoff that will be presented to the university presidents next week for approval. All that’s left is for the presidents to sign off and major college football’s champion will be decided by playoff come the 2014 season. The commissioners have been working on reshaping college football’s postseason since January. The meeting Wednesday was the sixth formal get-together of the
year. They met for four hours and emerged together with a commitment to stand behind a plan. In fact, all 11 commissioners stood shoulder-toshoulder behind Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick, who pinch-hit for under-theweather BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock and read the BCS statement from a podium set up in a hotel conference room. “We are excited to be on the threshold of creating a new postseason structure for college football that builds on the
great popularity of our sport,” Swarbrick read. Though they were stingy about providing specifics of that plan. They said they were reluctant to share too many details before they had a chance to discuss them with their bosses, the university presidents. Commissioner Pac-12 Larry Scott did say the two semifinals would be worked into the existing major bowls and the site of the national championship game will be bid out similarly to the Super Bowl. The BCS Presidential Committee Oversight
meets Tuesday in Washington, and the commissioners and Swarbrick all stressed that ultimately the decision lies with their bosses. And that the presidents will have more than just one model to talk about. The Big Ten and Pac12 presidents have both expressed support for the so-called plus-one model, which gives the BCS a new look by selecting the championship game participants after the bowls are played instead of creating a pair of national semifinals, which is what the commissioners came
away from the latest meeting in Chicago backing. “I’m comfortable both of those will still be discussed at the president’s meeting,” Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany said. He added: “I think we’re very unified. There are issues that have yet to be finalized.” The details being have been debated whether to have semifinal sites rotate between the major bowls Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Rose and possible others to be added such as the Cotton or tie the site of the game
to which teams were playing in them. How the teams will be selected has also been up for intense discussion. They have talked about the use of a selection committee and giving some preference to teams that win their conferences. “I am delighted,” said Southeastern Conference Mike Commissioner Slive, who has supported a four-team playoff for years. “I am pleased with the progress we have made. There are some differences, but we will work them out. We’re trying to do what is in the best interest of the game.”
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■ CONTINUED FROM 13 shaking. He was visibly jury instructions and then shaken,” Dranov said. McQueary had testiclosing arguments, set for fied earlier in the trial Thursday morning. Earlier Wednesday, the that he wasn’t “overdefense sought to under- descriptive” in his convercut testimony from a for- sation with Dranov, saymer graduate assistant ing he told the doctor that who told jurors he saw what he saw was sexual, Sandusky sexually abus- wrong and perverse. The morning also feaing a boy inside a football facility shower more than tured testimony from more defense character a decade ago. Dr. Jonathan Dranov, a witnesses, including a family friend of Mike couple of participants in McQueary, said he spoke Sandusky’s youth charity, Second Mile. to McQueary the night The McQueary claimed to Prosecutors allege that have seen Sandusky Sandusky met his alleged engaging in a sex act with victims through The Second Mile, which once a boy of about 10. Dranov testified that was lauded for its efforts McQueary described to help at-risk children hearing “sexual sounds” but now appears headed and seeing a boy in the for closure as a result of shower and an arm reach the scandal. One of the former around him and pull him Second Mile parout of view. ticipants, David McQueary said Hilton, said he he made eyefelt like investicontact with the gators were tryboy and ing to coach him Sandusky later into accusing emerged from Sandusky. the showers, “When it got Dranov said. to the second or That account third time I felt differs from like they wanted what McQueary SANDUSKY me to say sometold a grand jury thing that isn’t that investigated Sandusky and what he true,” he said. The defense has told jurors last week. McQueary testified he sought to portray investisaw Sandusky pressing a gators as planting the boy up against the wall seeds for accusations inside the shower, and against Sandusky by that he had no doubt he sharing details of other was witnessing anal sex. alleged victims’ claims. The defense rested McQueary’s report to his superiors — and Penn after calling 28 witnesses. Before the start of tesState officials’ failure to go to outside law enforce- timony Wednesday, a ment — is what ultimate- female juror was excused ly led to the firing of long- for an illness and replaced by an alternate, time coach Joe Paterno. Dranov told the jury also a woman. At the close of the that McQueary didn’t provide him with a graphic court session, Sandusky description of what he attorney Karl Rominger saw, but described hear- asked Judge John Cleland ing sounds he considered to dismiss five counts related to so-called Victim sexual in nature. “It just seemed to 10, a boy never identified make him upset so I by investigators. A Penn State janitor backed off that,” Dranov reportedly told co-worksaid. When prosecutors ers he saw the boy being asked Dranov to describe molested by Sandusky in McQueary’s demeanor, he a football team shower. said the former Penn The janitor was not medState starting quarter- ically competent to testify, but a co-worker took the back was clearly upset. “His voice was trem- stand to describe what bling. His hands were the man told him.
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Miami one win away from title, OKC vows to keep fighting MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James has never been here before. He’s been in nearly every imaginable situation over his nine seasons marked by three MVP awards, three trips to the NBA Finals with two teams and one decision that changed everything. And now this: For the first time, he’s one win from a championship. “I have a job to do,” James said Wednesday. “And my job is not done.” The job may get done Thursday night, when the Miami Heat up 3-1 in this title series host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the finals. Even after leaving Game 4 late with a cramp, James is on the cusp of finally becoming a champ. He was swept in his first finals trip in 2007, then he and the Heat fell in the 2011 title series in six games. After countless ups and downs, the 804th game of his career may be the one that ends his title quest. “I have no idea what I’ll say before we go out there,” said James, who got treatment against Wednesday but said soreness that followed the cramps in his left leg was easing. “It kind of just comes to me when I’m getting ready to go out there and stand on the floor. But hopefully whatever I say will inspire our guys to go out and give a good show.” James joined the Heat in 2010 after Miami convinced him that he would have enough help to win a championship more specifically, that he wouldn’t have to carry the load by himself, like he did so many times in Cleveland over his first seven seasons. The Heat were keeping Dwyane Wade, adding Chris Bosh and filling out the roster with a mix that would be best described as unconventional.
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Miami Heat basketball player LeBron James is carried from the court by teammate Juwan Howard, left, and trainer Jay Sabol, during the fourth quarter of game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. If that axiom more options are better actually needed to be proven, it was done in Game 4. James could not finish the game, though he returned after the first wave of cramps hit and delivered a key 3pointer. With James watching the final minute, Wade and Mario Chalmers helped close out the Thunder, Miami winning 104-98 to move one win away from the franchise’s second championship. “This team, I think we understand that the moment is the biggest thing,” Wade said. “We’re excited about the possibility of playing better, doing things better defensively, but also offensively. We don’t feel like we’ve played our best game yet, and we feel that’s still to come.” The Thunder expect the same from themselves. At least, they hope that’s the case.
No team in finals history has successfully rallied from a 3-1 series deficit, or even forced as much as a Game 7 when presented with that scenario. But Oklahoma City’s losses in this series in each of the last three games have come by four, six and six points, respectively. A play here, a bounce there, this series might look a whole lot different. And that’s why the Western Conference champions are conceding nothing. “We didn’t get here just to make it here and say we did,” Thunder star Kevin Durant said. “We made it to the finals. We want to come in here and we want to try to get a title. It’s all about keep competing until that last buzzer sounds, and that’s what we’re going to do. That’s the type of city we play for, a city that never gives up. That’s the
type of team we are. We’re going to keep fighting, keep fighting, and we’ll see what happens tomorrow.” Russell Westbrook scored 43 points for the Thunder in Game 4 and they were for naught. It was the second time in these playoffs that someone had scored at least that many against the Heat. And like Boston’s Rajon Rondo, who dropped 44 on Miami in the Eastern Conference finals, Westbrook walked off the court with a loss. “I can’t really be too happy about what I (did) because we didn’t win,” Westbrook said. “It doesn’t matter. There’s probably a lot of different guys that put up so many points or so many amount of rebounds, and nobody remembers it. The only thing that people remember is if you won the championship, and that’s all that matters.”
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Bobcats introduce Dunlap as coach OSU looks to play 2013 spring game in Cincy COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University athletics officials say they are discussing playing the Buckeyes’ 2013 spring football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The one-time move to the home of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals would come during renovations to Ohio Stadium. The school says resurfacing work will be going on at the stadium next spring after 1922-era coating and concrete are stripped from portions of the
Columbus stadium’s A and C decks. A school spokesman said talks will continue with the Bengals and Hamilton County on the proposed move to 65,535seat Paul Brown Stadium along Cincinnati’s riverfront. The Buckeyes have played one game in the stadium — a packedhouse, hard-fought 23-19 victory over the University of Cincinnati in 2002, when Ohio State went on to a national championship.
strongly that CHARLOTTE, this is the N.C. (AP) — Mike right guy to Dunlap’s reputation take us into as a ‘crazy worker’ the future,” was among the president of things that basketball impressed the operations Charlotte Bobcats. Rod Higgins The team formally said. introduced Dunlap T h e as the fifth coach in Bobcats interthe franchise’s eight- DUNLAP viewed 10 canyear history on Wednesday, and immedi- didates for the post and ately began talking about brought back three for secchanging the franchise’s ond interviews Dunlap, Indiana Pacers assistant culture of losing. The Bobcats finished 7- Brian Shaw, and Los 59 last season for the Angeles Lakers assistant worst winning percentage Quin Snyder. Dunlap, 54, spent last in NBA history, and chose not to renew the contract season as an assistant at of Paul Silas after the sea- St. John’s and ran the program while coach Steve son ended. “After going through Lavin battled prostate the process, we really felt cancer.
General manager Rich Cho said that Dunlap’s work ethic stood out. “Really, the three primary things we were looking for were player development, a teacher, and somebody to set the culture for this organization,” Cho said. “If you look around the league, the best organizations have a certain culture and the first thing about the culture is to rely on hard work. “The thing that really jumped out is that he’s a big-time worker, the first guy in and the last guy out. He’s just a crazy worker. That kind of stuff is infectious among the staff and the players, so that will set the culture for us. Mike’s going to be very demanding. I know one
thing, they’re going to be in shape.” Bobcats owner Michael Jordan did not attend the news conference. Dunlap has just two seasons of NBA experience in his 32-year coaching career. He was an assistant with the Denver Nuggets from 2006-08. Prior to that, he served as head coach at Metropolitan State in Denver, winning two NCAA Division II championships. He has also been a head coach at California Lutheran and for Adelaide of the Australian NBL. He has served as an assistant at Arizona, Oregon, Loyola Marymount, Iowa, Southern California, and the last two seasons at St. John’s.
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BASEBALL Baseball Expanded Standings All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB New York 41 27 .603 — — 39 30 .565 2½ — Baltimore 38 30 .559 3 — Tampa Bay 35 33 .515 6 3 Boston 35 34 .507 6½ 3½ Toronto Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB Cleveland 36 32 .529 — — 35 33 .515 1 3 Chicago 33 35 .485 3 5 Detroit 31 36 .463 4½ 6½ Kansas City 27 40 .403 8½ 10½ Minnesota West Division W L Pct GB WCGB Texas 43 27 .614 — — Los Angeles 37 32 .536 5½ 1½ 32 36 .471 10 6 Oakland 30 41 .423 13½ 9½ Seattle NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB Washington 39 27 .591 — — New York 38 32 .543 3 — 37 32 .536 3½ ½ Atlanta 33 35 .485 7 4 Miami 33 37 .471 8 5 Philadelphia Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB Cincinnati 38 30 .559 — — Pittsburgh 35 32 .522 2½ 1½ St. Louis 35 34 .507 3½ 2½ 32 37 .464 6½ 5½ Milwaukee 28 41 .406 10½ 9½ Houston 24 44 .353 14 13 Chicago West Division W L Pct GB WCGB Los Angeles 42 26 .618 — — San Francisco 38 31 .551 4½ — 34 35 .493 8½ 3½ Arizona 25 42 .373 16½ 11½ Colorado 24 46 .343 19 14 San Diego INTERLEAGUE Tuesday's Games Atlanta 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Cleveland 3, Cincinnati 2, 10 innings Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 2 Detroit 6, St. Louis 3 Tampa Bay 5, Washington 4 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 0 Boston 7, Miami 5 Kansas City 2, Houston 0 Chicago Cubs 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Toronto 10, Milwaukee 9 Seattle 12, Arizona 9, 10 innings Oakland 3, L.A. Dodgers 0 L.A. Angels 12, San Francisco 5 Texas 7, San Diego 3 Wednesday's Games Atlanta 10, N.Y. Yankees 5 Kansas City 2, Houston 1 Milwaukee 8, Toronto 3 Arizona 14, Seattle 10 Texas 4, San Diego 2 Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 1 Minnesota 2, Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis 3, Detroit 1 Washington 3, Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Mets 4, Baltimore 3 Boston 15, Miami 5 Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Thursday's Games St. Louis (Lohse 6-2) at Detroit (Turner 0-0), 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-3) at Oakland (Blackley 1-2), 3:35 p.m. Minnesota (Hendriks 0-3) at Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (M.Moore 4-5) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 8-3), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Zambrano 4-5) at Boston (Matsuzaka 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Friday's Games Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Colorado at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. San Francisco at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday's Games Philadelphia 7, Colorado 2 Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 7, Colorado 6 Thursday’s Games Colorado (Francis 0-1) at Philadelphia (Worley 3-3), 7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Indians 8, Reds 1 Cincinnati Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Cozart ss 4 0 0 0 Choo rf 4 1 2 0 Heisey cf 3 0 1 0 A.Cabrera ss4 1 1 3 Votto 1b 4 0 1 0 Brantley cf 5 0 1 0 B.Phillips 2b 3 0 0 0 C.Santana dh5 1 1 0 Bruce rf 3 1 0 0 Jo.Lopez 2b 5 0 1 0 Rolen 3b 3 0 0 0 Kotchman 1b4 2 1 0 Frazier lf 3 0 1 0 Damon lf 2 2 2 2 Harris dh 3 0 0 1 Cunningham0 0 0 0 Hanigan c 3 0 0 0 Chisenhall 3b3 1 2 3 Marson c 3 0 0 0 Totals 29 1 3 1 Totals 35 811 8 Cincinnati .................000 000 010—1 Cleveland..................000 500 30x—8 E_Votto (3), A.Cabrera (7). DP_Cincinnati 1, Cleveland 1. LOB_Cincinnati 2, Cleveland 9. 2B_Frazier (11), Choo 2 (22), Jo.Lopez (8), Chisenhall (2). HR_A.Cabrera (8), Damon (3). CS_Heisey (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Arroyo L,3-5 . . . . . . . .4 8 5 5 2 2 Simon . . . . . . . . .2 2-3 3 3 0 2 2 Hoover . . . . . . . . . .1-3 0 0 0 1 1 Ondrusek . . . . . . . . . .1 0 0 0 1 1 Cleveland Masterson W,4-6 . . . .9 3 1 0 0 9 HBP_by Masterson (Heisey). Umpires_Home, Ron Kulpa; First, D.J. Reyburn; Second, Jim Wolf; Third, Derryl Cousins. T_2:34. A_23,544 (43,429). Wednesday's Major League Linescores INTERLEAGUE Atlanta . . . . . .301 110031—10 11 0 NewYork . . . .100 012 100—5 8 1 Hanson, Venters (6), Durbin (7), O'Flaherty (8), Medlen (9) and D.Ross; P.Hughes, Eppley (5), Rapada (6), Wade (7), Logan (8), F.Garcia (9) and R.Martin. W_Hanson 8-4. L_P.Hughes
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Home 20-14 19-14 21-15 16-19 19-15
Away 21-13 20-16 17-15 19-14 16-19
L10 5-5 3-7 7-3 7-3 4-6
Str W-3 L-3 L-1 W-2 W-1
Home 20-18 16-20 16-18 11-20 13-22
Away 16-14 19-13 17-17 20-16 14-18
L10 9-1 7-3 6-4 3-7
Str W-6 W-1 W-1 L-1
Home 20-12 19-16 16-17 12-19
Away 23-15 18-16 16-19 18-22
L10 6-4 6-4 3-7 2-8 4-6
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Home 19-14 22-15 15-17 17-18 14-19
Away 20-13 16-17 22-15 16-17 19-18
L10 6-4 5-5 5-5 5-5 3-7 5-5
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Home 20-13 20-12 17-16 18-18 19-16 14-19
Away 18-17 15-20 18-18 14-19 9-25 10-25
L10 5-5 5-5 5-5 1-9 4-6
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Away 18-14 17-17 17-18 10-21 10-23
7-6. HRs_Atlanta, F.Freeman (9), Prado (5), Heyward 2 (10), D.Ross (3). New York, Jeter (7), Er.Chavez (4), Al.Rodriguez (11), Cano (14). Kansas City .000 011 000—2 4 0 Houston . . . .000 001 000—1 8 1 B.Chen, K.Herrera (6), Mijares (8), G.Holland (8), Broxton (9) and B.Pena, Quintero; Lyles, W.Wright (8), Fe.Rodriguez (9) and C.Snyder. W_B.Chen 6-6. L_Lyles 1-4. Sv_Broxton (18). Toronto . . . . .010 000 200—3 9 0 Milwaukee . .050 010 20x—8 12 0 Carreno, Laffey (4), L.Perez (7), Frasor (8) and Mathis; Gallardo, Dillard (7), Fiers (9) and M.Maldonado. W_Gallardo 6-5. L_Carreno 0-2. HRs_Toronto, Encarnacion (20). Milwaukee, Hart (15), M.Maldonado (5), C.Gomez (3), Braun (20). Seattle . . . . . .005 001040—10 14 0 Arizona . . . . .200 35400x—14 16 0 Vargas, Kelley (5), Luetge (6), Iwakuma (6), O.Perez (8) and Jaso, Olivo; Cahill, Breslow (7), Zagurski (8), Shaw (8), D.Hernandez (9) and M.Montero. W_Cahill 6-5. L_Vargas 77. HRs_Seattle, Seager (10), Gutierrez (1). Arizona, A.Hill (10), Kubel (8), M.Montero (7), Jo.McDonald (4), J.Upton (6), R.Roberts (5). Texas . . . . . . .000 012 100—4 7 2 San Diego . . .020 000 000—2 6 0 Darvish, Nathan (9) and Torrealba; Bass, Thayer (6), Hinshaw (6), Boxberger (6), Gregerson (8), Street (9) and Jo.Baker. W_Darvish 9-4. L_Thayer 0-2. Sv_Nathan (15). Minnesota . . .100 000 010—2 7 0 Pittsburgh . . .000 000 100—1 5 0 Liriano, Burton (7), Perkins (9) and Butera; Bedard, J.Hughes (7), Grilli (8), Slaten (9) and McKenry. W_Burton 1-0. 1-2. Sv_Perkins (1). L_Grilli HRs_Minnesota, Willingham (14). Tampa Bay . .011 000 000—2 6 1 Washington .300 000 00x—3 3 0 Archer, Badenhop (7), Jo.Peralta (8) and J.Molina; Strasburg, S.Burnett (8), Clippard (9) and Flores. W_Strasburg 9-1. L_Archer 0-1. Sv_Clippard (10). HRs_Tampa Bay, J.Molina (4). St. Louis . . . .000 011 010—3 12 1 Detroit . . . . . .001 000 000—1 5 1 Westbrook and Y.Molina; Porcello, Villarreal (8), Below (9) and Laird, Holaday. W_Westbrook 6-6. L_Porcello 4-5. Baltimore . . .000 000 021—3 6 2 NewYork . . . .000 121 00x—4 9 0 Matusz, Ayala (5), Strop (7), Ji.Johnson (8) and Wieters; Gee, Parnell (8), F.Francisco (9) and Nickeas. W_Gee 5-5. L_Matusz 5-8. Sv_F.Francisco (17). HRs_Baltimore, Betemit (9). Miami . . . . . . .110 200 100—5 12 0 Boston . . . . .033 61002x—15 16 0 Nolasco, Hatcher (4), Gaudin (6), Cishek (8) and J.Buck; Doubront, Mortensen (7), Melancon (9) and Saltalamacchia, Shoppach. W_Doubront 8-3. L_Nolasco 6-6. HRs_Miami, Morrison (7), J.Buck (5). Boston, Aviles (9), Ortiz (18), Saltalamacchia (13), Middlebrooks (7). NATIONAL LEAGUE Colorado . . . .031 100 001—6 9 2 Philadelphia .130 100 002—7 9 0 White, Mat.Reynolds (4), Guthrie (5), Belisle (8), R.Betancourt (9) and W.Rosario; Blanton, Bastardo (8), Papelbon (9) and Ruiz. W_Papelbon 12. L_R.Betancourt 1-3. HRs_Colorado, W.Rosario (10), Cuddyer (11). Midwest League Eastern Division W z-Lansing (Blue Jays) 47 z-Bowling Green (Rays)38 West Michigan (Tigers) 36 South Bend (D’Backs) 35 Great Lakes (Dodgers) 34 Lake County (Indians) 31 Fort Wayne (Padres) 31 Dayton (Reds) 30 Western Division W z-Wisconsin (Brewers) 44 z-Beloit (Twins) 39 Peoria (Cubs) 35 Quad Cities (Cardinals) 35 Kane County (Royals) 34 Burlington (Athletics) 32 Cedar Rapids (Angels) 32 Clinton (Mariners) 23 z-clinched playoff spot Tuesday's Games East 18, West 2 Wednesday's Games No games scheduled Thursday's Games No games scheduled
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Pct. GB .681 — .543 9½ .514 11½ .500 12½ .486 13½ .449 16 .443 16½ .429 17½
L 25 31 34 34 36 37 38 45
Pct. GB .638 — .557 5½ .507 9 .507 9 .486 10½ .464 12 .457 12½ .338 20½
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SPORTS ON TV TODAY COLLEGE BASEBALL 5 p.m. ESPN2 — World Series, game 11, teams TBD, at Omaha, Neb. 9 p.m. ESPN2 — World Series, game 12, teams TBD, at Omaha, Neb. DIVING 10 p.m. NBCSN — Olympic Trials, synchro finals: women's 3m, men's 10m, at Federal Way, Wash. GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, BMW International Open, first round, at Cologne, Germany 12:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Manulife Financial Classic, first round, at Waterloo, Ontario 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Travelers Championship, first round, at Cromwell, Conn. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Miami at Boston or Colorado at Philadelphia NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, finals, game 5, Oklahoma City at Miami (if necessary) SOCCER 2:30 p.m. ESPN — UEFA, Euro 2012, quarterfinal, teams TBD, at Warsaw, Poland
FRIDAY ATHLETICS 9 p.m. NBCSN — Olympic Trials, finals, events TBA, at Eugene, Ore. AUTO RACING 8 a.m. SPEED — Formula One, practice for European Grand Prix, at Valencia, Spain 3 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Toyota/Save Mart 350, at Sonoma, Calif. 11 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Toyota/Save Mart 350, at Sonoma, Calif. (same-day tape) BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Champion Javier Castro (27-4-0) vs. Mike Dallas Jr. (18-2-1), for WBO Latino junior welterweight title, at San Jacinto, Calif. COLLEGE BASEBALL 5 p.m. ESPN2 — World Series, game 13, teams TBD, at Omaha, Neb. (if necessary) 9 p.m. ESPN — World Series, game 14, teams TBD, at Omaha, Neb. (if necessary)<< DIVING 11 p.m. NBCSN — Olympic Trials, men's 3m synchro final, at Federal Way, Wash. GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, BMW International Open, second round, at Cologne, Germany 12:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Manulife Financial Classic, second round, at Waterloo, Ontario 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Travelers Championship, second round, at Cromwell, Conn. 6:30 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Montreal Championship, first round, at Sainte-Julie, Quebec (sameday tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. FSN — Minnesota at Cincinnati MLB — Regional coverage, Atlanta at Boston or N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 9:30 p.m. WGN — Chicago Cubs at Arizona NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NBCSN — Draft, at Pittsburgh SOCCER 2:30 p.m. ESPN — UEFA, Euro 2012, quarterfinal, teams TBD, at Gdansk, Poland FIRST ROUND (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Philadelphia 4, Chicago 2 Miami 4, New York 1 Indiana 4, Orlando 1 Boston 4, Atlanta 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 4, Utah 0 Oklahoma City 4, Dallas 0 L.A. Lakers 4, Denver 3 L.A. Clippers 4, Memphis 3 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 4, Philadelphia 3 Miami 4, Indiana 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City 4, L.A. Lakers 1 San Antonio 4, L.A. Clippers 0 CONFERENCE FINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 4, Boston 3 WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City 4, San Antonio 2 FINALS Oklahoma City vs. Miami Tuesday, June 12: Oklahoma City 105, Miami 94 Thursday, June 14: Miami 100, Oklahoma City 96 Sunday, June 17: Miami 91, Oklahoma City 85 Tuesday, June 19: Miami 104, Oklahoma City 98, Heat lead series 3-1 Thursday, June 21: Oklahoma City at Miami, 9 p.m. x-Sunday, June 24: Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. x-Tuesday, June 26:Miami at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m.
AUTO RACING NASCAR Sprint Cup Top 12 in Points 1. M.Kenseth....................................565 2. D.Earnhardt Jr..............................561 3. G.Biffle..........................................548 4. J.Johnson.....................................532 5. D.Hamlin.......................................514 6. K.Harvick......................................504 7. M.Truex Jr.....................................497 8.T.Stewart.......................................491 9. C.Bowyer......................................481 10. B.Keselowski..............................458 11. C.Edwards..................................456 12. Ky.Busch.....................................432
GOLF World Golf Ranking Through June 17 1. Luke Donald.................Eng 2. Rory McIlroy...................NIr 3. Lee Westwood .............Eng 4.Tiger Woods ................USA 5. Webb Simpson............USA 6. Bubba Watson ............USA
10.12 8.86 8.28 6.78 6.66 5.99
7. Matt Kuchar.................USA 8. Jason Dufner...............USA 9. Justin Rose...................Eng 10. Hunter Mahan...........USA 11. Graeme McDowell.......NIr 12. Steve Stricker............USA 13. Martin Kaymer............Ger 14. Dustin Johnson.........USA 15. Phil Mickelson...........USA 16. Charl Schwartzel........SAf 17. Adam Scott.................Aus 18. Zach Johnson...........USA 19. Rickie Fowler.............USA 20. Louis Oosthuizen........SAf 21. Jason Day...................Aus 22. Sergio Garcia .............Esp 23. Bill Haas ....................USA 24. Keegan Bradley ........USA 25. Peter Hanson ............Swe 26. Brandt Snedeker.......USA 27. Ian Poulter ..................Eng 28. Nick Watney ..............USA 29. Paul Lawrie.................Sco 30. Jim Furyk ..................USA 31. K.J. Choi ......................Kor 32. Bo Van Pelt................USA 33. David Toms................USA 34. Francesco Molinari.......Ita 35. John Senden..............Aus 36. Nicolas Colsaerts........Bel 37. Martin Laird ................Sco 38.Thomas Bjorn ............Den 39. Ernie Els......................SAf 40. Carl Pettersson..........Swe 41. Mark Wilson ..............USA 42. Bae Sang-moon..........Kor 43. Alvaro Quiros..............Esp 44. Fredrik Jacobson.......Swe 45. Jonathan Byrd...........USA 46. Aaron Baddeley..........Aus 47. Simon Dyson .............Eng 48. Kevin Na....................USA 49. Robert Karlsson........Swe 50. Fernandez-Castano...Esp 51. Geoff Ogilvy................Aus 52. Michael Thompson...USA 53. Branden Grace...........SAf 54. Ben Crane.................USA 55. Rafael Cabrera Bello .Esp 56. Anders Hansen..........Den 57. Kyle Stanley ..............USA 58. K.T. Kim........................Kor 59. Robert Rock...............Eng 60. Paul Casey.................Eng 61. Retief Goosen.............SAf 62. Matteo Manassero .......Ita 63. Ryo Ishikawa ..............Jpn 64. Spencer Levin...........USA 65. Hiroyuki Fujita .............Jpn 66. Johnson Wagner.......USA 67. Greg Chalmers...........Aus 68. Miguel A Jimenez ......Esp 69. Rory Sabbatini............SAf 70.Y.E.Yang.......................Kor 71. George Coetzee.........SAf 72. Charles Howell III .....USA 73. Ryan Moore ..............USA 74. John Huh...................USA 75. Padraig Harrington ........Irl
5.86 5.69 5.68 5.39 5.24 5.01 4.96 4.88 4.83 4.68 4.67 4.63 4.54 4.51 4.38 4.16 3.98 3.97 3.88 3.66 3.64 3.60 3.58 3.47 3.43 3.39 3.29 3.22 3.21 3.18 3.17 3.15 3.11 3.00 2.95 2.88 2.84 2.84 2.78 2.72 2.67 2.65 2.64 2.61 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.54 2.49 2.46 2.42 2.37 2.32 2.29 2.25 2.21 2.21 2.20 2.19 2.19 2.16 2.15 2.15 2.13 2.09 2.08 2.05 2.04 2.03
PGA Tour FedExCup Standings Through June 17 Money .................................Points 1. Jason Dufner.........1,849 $4,077,013 2. Hunter Mahan.......1,509 $3,255,212 3.Tiger Woods ..........1,452 $3,050,398 4. Zach Johnson .......1,414 $3,072,341 5. Bubba Watson.......1,372 $3,204,778 6. Rory McIlroy..........1,372 $3,164,700 7. Matt Kuchar...........1,343 $3,151,352 8. Phil Mickelson .......1,313 $2,857,371 9. Webb Simpson......1,259 $2,735,197 10. Carl Pettersson ...1,258 $2,459,113 11. Rickie Fowler.......1,197 $2,731,569 12. Justin Rose .........1,169 $2,636,250 13. Johnson Wagner.1,124 $2,093,283 14. Luke Donald........1,070 $2,299,506 15. John Huh................982 $2,120,080 16. Kyle Stanley ...........981 $2,022,213 17. Mark Wilson ...........940 $1,953,639 18. Jim Furyk................931 $1,939,396 19. Bill Haas .................922 $1,887,862 20. Steve Stricker.........911 $1,862,017 21. Dustin Johnson......898 $1,815,950 22. Brandt Snedeker....888 $1,757,814 23. Ben Curtis ..............886 $2,154,480 24. Keegan Bradley .....876 $1,728,110 25. Martin Laird............847 $1,885,834 26. Graeme McDowell.812 $1,827,484 27. Ernie Els.................802 $1,644,658 28. Kevin Na.................779 $1,690,805 29. Ben Crane..............747 $1,508,555 30. Robert Garrigus.....709 $1,329,838 31. Spencer Levin........695 $1,240,911 32. Lee Westwood .......690 $1,692,789 33. Louis Oosthuizen...672 $1,535,067 34. Charlie Wi...............664 $1,219,342 35. D.A. Points ..............662 $1,345,313 36. Jonathan Byrd........655 $1,486,315 37. Ryan Palmer ..........641 $1,163,762 38. Matt Every..............641 $1,365,897 39. Michael Thompson 628 $1,215,966 40. Charles Howell III...621 $896,483 41. Bo Van Pelt.............619 $1,376,322 42. John Rollins............611 $1,183,937 43. John Senden..........604 $1,089,172 44. Ken Duke................604 $1,155,835 45. George McNeill......572 $1,020,035 46. Kevin Stadler..........561 $1,035,276 47. Cameron Tringale ..548 $1,010,016 48. Brian Davis.............546 $941,543 49. David Toms.............524 $1,071,928 50. Brendon de Jonge.516 $736,675 51. Sean O'Hair............514 $776,434 52. Sang-Moon Bae ....510 $967,285 53. Aaron Baddeley .....506 $991,289 54. Dicky Pride.............503 $1,088,363 55. Ryan Moore ...........500 $933,709 56. Jeff Overton ...........495 $845,378 57. Rory Sabbatini .......494 $962,940 58. Bud Cauley.............492 $771,461 59. Scott Piercy............485 $852,965 60. Jimmy Walker.........483 $871,808 61. Greg Owen.............477 $827,163 62. Padraig Harrington.475 $1,018,762 63. Pat Perez................473 $795,467 64. Nick Watney ...........463 $822,007 65. Bryce Molder..........460 $747,195 66. Seung-Yul Noh.......456 $755,692 67. Jonas Blixt..............455 $873,798 68. John Merrick ..........454 $746,633 69. Harris English.........449 $818,206 70. Geoff Ogilvy ...........445 $744,108 71. Chris Stroud...........440 $832,236 72. Ian Poulter ..............435 $901,808 73. Greg Chalmers ......434 $564,322 74.Tom Gillis ................432 $726,804 75. K.J. Choi .................423 $682,445 76. Robert Allenby .......415 $759,557 77. John Mallinger........410 $623,490 78. J.B. Holmes ............410 $755,430 79. Bob Estes...............402 $683,558 80.Vijay Singh..............400 $630,805 81. Marc Leishman......397 $652,982 82. Sergio Garcia.........396 $801,316 83. Henrik Stenson ......394 $701,103 84. Harrison Frazar......386 $720,635 85. Charl Schwartzel ...380 $810,744 86. Daniel Summerhays379 $674,625 87. Andres Romero .....377 $700,619 88. Ricky Barnes..........376 $626,889 89. Colt Knost...............370 $746,846 90. Chad Campbell......370 $508,149 91. Martin Flores..........365 $557,767 92. Brian Gay ...............357 $607,483 93. Adam Scott ............356 $738,899 94. Fredrik Jacobson ...354 $659,431 95. James Driscoll........350 $560,078 95. David Hearn...........350 $585,355 97. Jeff Maggert...........345 $503,193 98. Blake Adams..........345 $590,492 99. Boo Weekley..........335 $627,199 100. Charley Hoffman..334 $604,519 101. Kevin Chappell.....333 $443,157 102. Davis Love III .......323 $552,384 103. Chris Kirk..............318 $549,571 104. Roberto Castro ....312 $345,674 105.Trevor Immelman .309 $476,104 106. J.J. Henry .............307 $556,911 107. David Mathis ........306 $564,940 108. Graham DeLaet...302 $526,902 109.Tommy Gainey.....300 $545,281 110. Billy Mayfair..........296 $477,637 111. Jason Day ............295 $579,786 112. William McGirt......289 $403,418 113. Kevin Streelman...288 $565,752 114. Brendan Steele....288 $599,915 115. Brian Harman ......287 $473,018 LPGA Money Leaders Through June 10 .......................................Trn Money 1.Yani Tseng ..................10 $1,005,527 2. Stacy Lewis ................11 $857,689 3. Azahara Munoz..........11 $739,587 4. Ai Miyazato...................9 $735,727 5. Shanshan Feng............8 $668,715 6. Sun Young Yoo............11 $613,031 7. So Yeon Ryu...............10 $378,036 8. Na Yeon Choi................9 $365,151 9. Suzann Pettersen ......11 $364,872 10. Jiyai Shin ....................8 $334,453 11. Angela Stanford .......11 $333,007 12. Eun-Hee Ji ...............11 $299,149 13. I.K. Kim .......................7 $295,417 14. Candie Kung ............11 $293,868 15. Mika Miyazato ............9 $287,305 16. Karrie Webb .............11 $279,028 17. Cristie Kerr................11 $253,867 18. Jenny Shin................11 $252,251 19. Morgan Pressel........11 $246,384 20. Amy Yang....................9 $238,680 21. Lexi Thompson...........9 $227,895 22. Katherine Hull ..........11 $223,974 23. Hee Kyung Seo........11 $222,573 24. Brittany Lincicome ...11 $222,202 25.Vicky Hurst ...............11 $219,921 26. Hee Young Park .......11 $219,097 27. Meena Lee...............11 $215,362 28. Anna Nordqvist ........11 $196,640 29. Jessica Korda.............8 $192,374 30. Inbee Park................10 $180,144 31. Julieta Granada........11 $179,127 32. Paula Creamer.........10 $177,866 33. Karin Sjodin................9 $174,824 34. Caroline Hedwall......10 $174,029 35. Se Ri Pak....................6 $170,640 36. Karine Icher................9 $146,585 37. Brittany Lang............11 $142,039 38. Hee-Won Han ..........11 $141,134 39. Chella Choi...............11 $132,497 40. Mina Harigae............11 $132,146 41. Haeji Kang..................9 $121,569 42. Jodi Ewart...................9 $120,657 43. Sandra Gal...............11 $119,006 44. Sophie Gustafson....11 $111,531 45. Catriona Matthew.......8 $110,815 46. Katie Futcher............11 $110,780 47. Natalie Gulbis...........10 $110,620 48. Jennifer Johnson......10 $107,975 49. Gerina Piller................8 $103,384 50. Mariajo Uribe..............6 $99,044
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■ NFL
Harvin requests trade EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Percy Harvin was nowhere to be found at the Minnesota Vikings’ minicamp mandatory practice Wednesday afternoon, and no one seems to know when the star receiver will be back in purple. Unhappy with several issues with the team that drafted him in the first round in 2009, Harvin requested a trade, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. After participating in a light walk-through practice on Wednesday morning with his teammates, Harvin wasn’t present for the full afternoon practice. Head coach Leslie Frazier declined to go into detail on Harvin’s absence and said he wasn’t sure if one of the team’s most important players would be around for the final day Thursday. “We’re going to talk more in detail,” Frazier said. “We have a lot of things to talk about.” Vikings GM Rick Spielman said the organization considers Harvin a cornerstone player and will work to resolve any issues that have upset him. “We have no interest at all in trading Percy Harvin,” Spielman said. “We drafted Percy Harvin here. He’s a key part of our organization. He’s a key part of our football team. Any issues that are out there, or reported, we always handle those internally, and we’ll continue to handle those internally.”
■ Golf
Travelers ■ CONTINUED FROM 13 “I even talked with Zach Johnson yesterday for a few minutes just about what advice he could give me after what he went through winning the Masters,” Simpson said. “And I’m a guy, I like to learn. And I have no clue really what I’m doing or what to expect, so I’m going to reach out, hopefully, and get some advice from the guys who have won a major and just see what to do and what not to do after.” Simpson will have a chance to do a little of that Thursday. His first-round playing partners will be Masters winner Bubba Watson and reigning PGA champion Keegan Bradley. “We’re good friends, and we were partners in the Presidents Cup,” Watson said. “He texted me and asked what was going to be different, and I just told him, I said, ‘You’re going to have more fans. You’re going to have more people wanting you to sign, and your agent’s going to have more things for you to do. You’re just going to have to be able to say no.’” Simpson said playing with Watson and Bradley also will give him a chance to get back at Bradley’s caddie, Steven “Pepsi” Hale, who he suspects put a pair of bananas in his golf shoes at the U.S. Open on Sunday. “I washed them and the smell is still in there,” he said. “So I’m going to get him back with something. I don’t know what I’m going to do, but I’m going to get him back.” Fredrik Jacobson, the winner last year for his first victory on the PGA Tour, said players enjoy the tournament in part because of the loose atmosphere that surrounds playing the week after a major. It’s a chance, he said, to decompress.
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■ College Baseball
■ Major League Baseball
Kent State must wait Game with South Carolina delayed by heavy rain, moved to today OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kent State and two-time defending national champion South Carolina will meet today after rain postponed their College World Series elimination game Wednesday night. The winner will have to play a second game Thursday night against well-rested Arkansas. “Well, that’s what happens when you get in the losers’ bracket,” Kent State coach Scott Stricklin said. “That’s why you always say you should stay in the winners’ bracket, so you don’t have to worry about things like that. “It’s not going to be easy certainly to beat two SEC teams in one day. That’s a great story if it happens. We have to worry about South Carolina first. If we win, we’ll go home, take a nap and see if we can get back at Arkansas.” A line of showers moved into the Omaha area about hour before an Wednesday’s game was scheduled to start. Radar indicated squalls would move through the area until late in the evening. It probably would have been 10:30 local time before the game could have started. NCAA officials believed it would have been unfair to have Kent State
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Cincinnati Reds’ Chris Heisey jumps for a ball hit by Cleveland Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera in the sixth inning in a baseball game on Wednesday in Cleveland. Cabrera was out. AP PHOTO
Kent State players wait in the dugout as heavy rain drenches pregame warmups before an NCAA College World Series elimination baseball game against South Carolina on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. (47-19) and South Carolina (46-18) start so late and then have the winner come back to play again Thursday night. First pitch today will be at 12:08 p.m. EDT. Arizona (45-17) against Florida State (50-16) will follow at 5:08 p.m., with the Wildcats advancing to the championship round if they win. An FSU win would force another game Friday
between teams to determine which one goes to the best-of-three finals. Today’s third game is scheduled for 9:08 p.m. Kent State’s pitching plans won’t change. Tyler Skulina (11-2) will start against South Carolina. If the Golden Flashes win, David Starn (11-4) or Ryan Mace (2-3) would be available against Arkansas (4620).
South Carolina coach Ray Tanner said the rainout gives him the option of starting ace Michael Roth (8-1) against the Flashes. No. 3 pitcher Jordan Montgomery (5-1) was the scheduled starter Wednesday. “We’ll go back and talk it over,” Tanner said. “If we’re going to stay here and advance, Montgomery has to pitch (sometime).”
■ National Hockey League
Penguins’ Malkin wins MVP first time Wednesday night at the NHL Awards ceremony at the Wynn Las Vegas casino. Malkin beat out Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos and New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who
won the Vezina Trophy for the first time. Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman, and Colorado’s Gabriel Landeskog won the Calder Trophy as the top rookie.
Malkin had 50 goals and 59 assists while carrying the Penguins during Sidney Crosby’s extended injury absence. He won the Hart vote over Stamkos, who scored 60 goals to win the Richard Trophy.
■ CONTINUED FROM 13 The Reds did not get a runner to second against Masterson until the eighth. Cabrera booted Jay Bruce’s leadoff grounder to shortstop and Todd Frazier doubled with one out. Willie Harris followed with an RBI groundout, the first run given up by Masterson since June 9 in St. Louis. Masterson capped the ninth by Joey Votta to look at the strike three. Masterson’s record may not show it, but he’s been one of Cleveland’s most consistent starters. This was his fourth straight quality outing, and for a change, the Indians gave him some run support. He had received two or fewer runs in his previous eight starts and the Indians were averaging just 2.95 runs per nine innings for him, the worst support in the AL and fourth-lowest in the majors.
Other than hitting Chris Heisey with a pitch in the first inning, Masterson was in complete control of the Reds. He didn’t give up a hit until the fourth when Heisey pulled a single down the third-base line past Jack Hannahan, who was playing up on the infield grass and couldn’t reach it with a backhand dive. Votto singled in the seventh and Frazier’s double were all Cincinnati could muster against Masterson. He got some defensive help when catcher Lou Marson gunned down Heisey in the fourth and right fielder Shin-Soo Choo raced back to snag Scott Rolen’s drive in the fifth. After letting Arroyo off the hook in the first three innings, the Indians tagged him for five runs in the fourth as Damon and Cabrera homered.
■ Major League Baseball
Not Clemens time yet Cooperstown bid may be on hold for former pitcher BY TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. The Russian superstar and NHL scoring champion won the Hart for the
Reds
The announcement this week that yet another baseball player tested positive for a banned substance shouldn’t be terribly surprising, even for those who have proclaimed the steroid era over. Neither was the reaction from Philadelphia rookie infielder Freddy Galvis, who expressed bewilderment that he could have possibly come up dirty. “I cannot understand how even this tiny particle of a banned substance got into my body,” said Galvis, who was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball the other day. “I have not and never would knowingly use anything illegal to enhance my performance.” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? There’s a long list of players tied to steroid use who want us to believe someone spiked their coffee, gave them tainted sunflower seeds, or injected them with a bad vitamin B-12 shot. The few who have confessed — Alex Rodriguez comes to mind — did so only because they were cornered and had little choice. The problem we’ll always have judging the steroid era is that — aside from a wave of positive tests — the evidence against many players was largely circumstantial. Heads got bigger, home runs went farther, and careers were extended well past historical averages. Suspicious, sure. For prosecutors it was enough to bring two of the biggest names in baseball — Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens — into court on charges they lied when questioned about the use of performance enhancing drugs. Bonds almost walked and Clemens did, though neither verdict really settled the underlying question of whether they
were juiced when they played. Baseball purists would like a bit more clarity. In a game built on statistics and records, both players hold gaudy marks that would otherwise guarantee their selection to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Some of those statistics and records — Bonds’ all-time career home run mark, in particular — have been widely discredited. But if numbers alone are the prime criteria for entrance to the hall, they’re in. Members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, who hold the keys to Cooperstown, are a discerning bunch, for the most part. Fooled for a long time by players who turned to modern chemistry to make the game look like child’s play, they’re done playing the dupes who glorify them without question. They’ve already pretty much decided Mark McGwire won’t get in the Hall of Fame. Neither will Rafael Palmeiro, whose positive steroid test put his 569 career home runs in a different light. The balloting gets a lot tougher come December for veteran members of the BBWAA. That’s when Bonds, Clemens and Sammy Sosa are eligible for the first time in what will be a closely watched referendum of the steroid era. Bonds is a convicted felon, so my guess is he won’t get a first-ballot nomination, despite his 762 career home runs. Sosa, according to a New York Times report, tested positive in 2003 for steroids, and his numbers are so freakish (66 one year; 63 the next) he may never be allowed in. But what do you do with Clemens? How do you make a judgment call on a player who swears he never used steroids or HGH, even if his wife admits she did?
The statistics show he was the greatest pitcher of his time, and one of the greatest of all time. He won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than anyone else, and was dominating batters into his mid-40s, when pitchers before him had long lost their fastballs. Just as important, a few days ago a jury wasted little time in finding him innocent on charges he lied to Congress about using steroids and HGH. That doesn’t mean he didn’t use steroids or HGH. Trainer Brian McNamee claims he injected him often, and former teammate Andy Pettitte testified Clemens told him during a workout in Texas that he had used HGH, though he later backed off that claim. There was certainly enough circumstantial evidence introduced in the trial to raise more than just a little suspicion, even if the jury decided against convicting him of lying. I’m a member of the BBWAA, though I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote. If I did, I’d be leaving a lot of names unchecked this year. Bonds and Sosa, for sure. Probably Mike Piazza, too, because his career blossomed in the steroid era and his numbers fell off precipitously after the first round of testing began. Coincidental? Maybe. Unfair? Possibly. Unfortunately, everyone who played the last 25 years and posted big numbers has to be judged under the same cloud. That includes Clemens, who correctly predicted in his 2008 testimony before Congress: “No matter what we discuss here today, I am never going to have my name restored.” The trial may have given him some vindication, but he won’t find many believers among fans who have listened to player after player deny using steroids, even when they’re caught by testing.