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Seats open for November local election for a school board to serving on a local council — still have time to file election petitions with the Miami County Board of Elections.

The deadline to file petitions for placement on the Nov. 5 election ballot is Wednesday, Aug. 7,

BY WILL E SANDERS at 4 p.m. at the board of elecStaff Writer tions office, which is located on wsanders@civitasmedia.com the first floor of the Miami TROY — Those citizens look- County Courthouse, 215 W. ing to throw their hats in the Main St., Troy.

Elections Director Drew Higpolitical arena — from running

Petitions can be filed through Aug. 7

gins said those interested in running for office still have time to do so by getting election petitions from the board, acquiring enough signatures of registered voters, returning them to the elections office by the deadline, and paying filing fees, which are typically between $30 to $45.

“We’ve had quite a few number of people take out petitions,” Higgins said. “We’re not keeping track of people who have took out petitions, but as far as

people returning them, I would say we have received about 30 to 40 that’s been returned, everything from local offices to township trustees.”

In Piqua two seats for city commission will be up for election in the third and fourth wards, which are seats currently held by Commissioners Joseph Wilson and Judy Terry, respectively. Both have filed petitions for their candidacy.

In addition, the city’s mayor

post will also be on the ballot, which is currently held by Fifth Ward Commissioner Lucy Fess.

As of Wednesday afternoon, petitions for Piqua mayor had not been filed with the board of elections, which the board will later certify at a future board meeting.

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Teachers learn about water, habitat Alleged

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Above, Donna Furrow, an environmental science teacher at Anna High Dchool, listens as Rod Schmidt of the Miami County Parks Department explains the qualities of the rock she is seated on as a part of "Got Habitat? Water We Thinking!” Right, Amy Young, a teacher at Christian Academy in Sidney, picks a piece of foliage that she will bring back to her classroom and press to be used later in plant identification activities.

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special workshop titled, “Got Habitat? Water We Thinking!”

The two-day event was sponsored by the Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, and Darke County Soil and Water Conservation Districts specifically for K-12 educators. Activities such as working alongside natural resource professionals for a hands-on exploration of surrounding woodland and natural resources in the area to aid attendees in creating their own lesson plans related to habitat and flooding.

For the first day, over 23 educations settled into a cabin at the north of the reserve, bright and early Wednesday, with a warm welcome from Linda Raterman, information/public relations specialist for the Miami County District, Lynda Adams of Shelby County, Kristen Lauer of Montgomery and Darke County District’s Greg McGlinch. The unique setting was a first for the districts, a perfect location with the surrounding walking trails and woodlands.

Special guests to the workshop included author Scott Trostle, who spoke on the 1913 flood and its affect on northern Ohio counties, John Kaiser on habitat, Rod Schmidt of the Miami County Park District for a tour of the grounds, with an art activity consisting of leaf TROY — The corn was more rounding the Lost Creek Re- pressing. than knee-high by the end of serve on State Route 41, the this July, at least the rows sur- not-so-top secret location for a See Teachers/Page 2

sex offenders charged

BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@civitasmedia.com

TROY — A Troy man who allegedly sexually battered a female teen for two years and a Piqua man who allegedly possessed child pornography entered pleas of not guilty at their arraignments in common please court on Monday.

Timothy A. Griffieth, 31, of Troy and formerly of Covington, has been charged with with one count of GRIFFIETH sexual battery, a third-degree felony.

According to Griffieth’s indictment, he committed the alleged sexual assaults on Dec. 26, 2010, through June 17 of this year.

C o u r t documents further state the victim was 14 years old when the abuse first FOSTER started.

He was arrested after a family member of the victim contacted members of law enforcement.

If convicted as charge he faces up to five years in prison.

He remains behind bars at the Miami County Jail on a half-million bond, according to the county’s jail website.

Also pleading not guilty at MIKE ULLERY/STAFF PHOTO his arraignment was Norman A Wednesday afternoon crash between a semi-tractor trailer and a minivan on State Route 48 D. Foster Jr., 27, of Piqua, who in Covington left one man seriously injured. His name and condition are not known at this time. has been charged with two counts of pandering sexuallyjured in the crash but the juries are not known at this called to the scene. driver of the minivan was time.

State Route 48 remained oriented matter involving a transported to a Dayton hospiCrash reconstructionists and closed for several hours as the minor, second-degree felonies, tal aboard CareFlight. His an Ohio Highway Patrol com- investigation and cleanup are name and the extent of his in- mercial vehicle team have been completed.

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Crash leaves man with serious injuries

BY MIKE ULLERY Chief Photographer mullery@civitasmedia.com COVINGTON — A late afternoon crash between a semitractor trailer and a minivan left one man with serious injuries.

According to Miami County Sheriff's deputies, a minivan was westbound on Versailles Road around 4:30 Wednesday when it failed to stop at a stop sign at State Route 48. It was struck by a southbound semitractor trailer rig carrying coiled steel. The impact forced the minivan a couple hundred feet down the highway.

The semi driver was not in-

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Gas station robber sentenced to two years

BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@civitasmedia.com TROY — A Troy man will spend the next two years in prison for his involvement in robbing a Troy gas station at gunpoint last September.

Kody A. Francis, 19, was convicted of robbery June 11 at the conclusion of a change of plea hearing where a gun specification was dropped by pros-

ecutors, who agreed to stand silent at the man’s sentencing hearing.

On Tuesday, the teenager received a t w o - y e a r FRANCIS prison sentence.

Authorities said that on Sept. 27 that Francis entered the Valero gas station, 322 W. Market St., Troy, at 12:40 a.m., brandished a handgun and ordered money from a cashier.

Police reports state the cashier handed over the money to Francis, who then fled from the scene on foot. He was apprehended a few days later.

Investigators utilized surveillance camera footage in investigating the armed robbery.

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A co-defendant in the case, Spencer R. Goodrich, 20, of Troy, has also been charged in the gas station robbery.

Goodrich is scheduled to waive a grand jury’s consideration at a hearing today in common pleas court. He is expected to enter a plea to the charge of attempted conspiracy, a felony of the third-degree.

He faces a maximum prison sentence of five years in prison.

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Teachers Continued from page 1 “It’s about water, habitat, and weather, how it all relates to one another,” said Raterman of the hands-on workshop where her presentation consisted of attendees simulating the water and nutrient gathering of trees.

This one-of-a-kind opportunity of professional development for area educators has been provided for over 13 years according to Raterman, with attendees receiving 12.5 contact hours for attending both days and one semester hour of graduate credit from Ashland Uni-

versity also being offered.

The day’s event was also attended by Dave Shellhaus from Pheasants Forever with today’s workshop to be held at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton.

On the agenda is special guest Jamie Simpson, WHIO chief meteorologist, who will speak on weather impacting both lives and habitat. A canoe trip down portions of the Stillwater River along with river-scaping, a presentation on water quality

by Doug Horvath of Aullwood and Angela Manuszak of the Miami County District on landmarks.

Continued from page 1 and five counts of illegal use of a minor in nudityoriented material or performance, felonies of the fifth-degree.

Foster allegedly committed his criminal sex offenses between Feb. 24 through April 28 and he allegedly possessed videos depicting children involved in sex with adults and other media that depicted girls “dressed and posed in obscene ways.”

Authorities first began investigating Foster after

currently held by board members Andy Hite, Bob Luby and Mimi Crawford.

Hite and Luby have both expressed an intention to run again, but Crawford has not, according to Piqua Superintendent Rick Hanes.

In Troy a variety of seats will be up for grabs, including president and treasurer of Troy City Council, seats in each of the four wards, and the three at-large council seats. The Troy school board will have three seats up for election.

In Tipp City four seats on city council will also be expiring Dec. 31, as well as two members on the school board.

Elsewhere in Miami County:

• Boards of education: Six seats are open on the Upper Valley Career Center; three seats are open on school boards in Bethel, Bradford, Covington, Miami East and Newton; two seats are open in the Milton-Union school district; and one seat is open on the Miami County Educational Service Center.

• Village councils: Bradford has four seats open; Casstown has three; Covington, Fletcher and Pleasant Hill each have four and one open seat for the board of public affairs; Laura has four open seats and one for the board of public affairs; Ludlow Falls has two open seats; Potsdam has two seats available; and two seats will be open for West Mil-

a complaint was made from North Carolina.

Foster, who appeared via a court summons, was released on his own recognizance after his arraignment.

If convicted as charged both men would be labeled as a sex offender, which would require them to register as such in the county where either one lives, works or receives an education for a period of at least 15 years, possibly for the rest of their lives.

Both men have pretrial hearings set for Aug. 5.

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ton council. Also, the village of West Milton will have their mayoral seat open.

• Each of Miami County’s 12 townships — consisting of Bethel, Brown, Concord, Elizabeth, Lostcreek, Monroe, Newberry, Newton, Springcreek, Staunton, Union, and Washington townships — will all have two seats open.

No seats in Miami County government are up this election cycle.

While none of the candidate petitions or proposed issues have been certified by the elections board, as of Wednesday afternoon the following issues have been proposed: Bethel Township, a 3.8 mill renewal levy, five years; Brown Township,

two 1.5 replacement tax levies, four years; Lostcreek Township, a 1 mill renewal tax levy, five years; Pleasant Hill/Newton Township, a joint fire 1.2 mill replacement tax levy, continuing; TroyMiami County Public Library, .6 mill renewal levy, continuing; Forest Hill Cemetery, a .5 mill renewal tax levy, five years; two Covington replacement tax levies, consisting of a 1.6 mill and 2.2 mill, both for five years; Troy City School District, a 1.1 mill renewal tax levy, five years; and Fletcher, an additional 1.5 mill tax levy, continuing.

For more information regarding petitions for candidacy, contact the Miami County Board of Elections at 440-3900.

Ohio public safety chief leaves office

BY JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — The man who led Ohio’s public safety forces and served for years as the state watchdog left his public post Wednesday, as he was being courted by Gov. John Kasich’s oftencriticized job-creation office to serve as an ethics adviser.

Ohio Department of Public Safety director Tom Charles’ departure was first announced by Kasich on Twitter: “We’ll miss you, Col. Charles! For nearly 50 years, you served Ohio well as a dedicated public servant. Best of luck on your retirement.”

Kasich picked Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent John Born to replace Charles. Born was swiftly sworn in Wednesday, and selected Col. Paul Pride, a patrol and Marine veteran, to lead Ohio’s troopers.

Wednesday was a key retirement benefit deadline under state pension reform, but Charles’ potential employment at JobsOhio not retirement dominated speculation about why he stepped down.

Laura Jones, a spokeswoman for the privatized JobsOhio, said chief investment officer John Minor had discussed the 70-year-old Charles taking on an advisory role, perhaps involving ethics.

“Col. Charles is well-respected on both sides of the aisle,” Jones said. “He has a long career, vast experience and great integrity, and we think it’s a great opportunity for us.

We’d be foolish not to take advantage of looking at how he could be a part of this team.”

Before Kasich appointed Charles to lead the Public Safety Department in 2010, he served 13 years as Ohio’s inspector general, leading high-profile investigations into corruption and wrongdoing inside state government.

A 31-year Highway Patrol veteran, Charles was viewed as equal opportunity in his targets. He was appointed and reappointed state watchdog by both Republicans George Voinovich and Bob Taft and Democrat Ted Strickland. And his probes turned political tides in the bellwether state.

“No single Ohioan has done so much to keep Ohioans safe and enforce the law as Tom Charles,”

Kasich said in making the announcement.

Charles’ office led the three-year investigation into a state investment scandal that began with rare coins but grew to include the convictions of Taft, Taft’s chief of staff and 17 others. In the scandal’s wake, Democrats won four of five statewide elections in 2006, including the governor’s office.

As watchdog, Charles also investigated Democrats.

He investigated sexual harassment allegations at the state attorney general’s office that led to the resignation of Democratic Attorney General Marc Dann in 2008, and in 2010 probed the Public Safety Department he would later lead.

That probe was considered a factor in the resignation of then-Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor and in Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland’s loss to Kasich that fall.

Born, a 25-year veteran of the patrol, “has some big shoes to fill, he is more than capable of doing it,” Kasich said in a statement.

Born had been patrol superintendent since 2010 and Pride, a 24-year patrol

veteran and seven-year U.S. Marine veteran, his assistant superintendent since 2012. Both learned of their new jobs Tuesday, Born said in an interview.

Born said he anticipates building on Charles’ accomplishments at the department and making few waves.

“The key is continuity of leadership, that smooth transition, so that we’re not interfering with the literally thousands of workers within the department that are working 24/7,” he said.

Democrats jumped on Charles’ potential move to JobsOhio as an attempt by the Kasich administration to bolster the office’s credibility with the public.

“This is obviously a PRdriven reaction to reports detailing major conflicts of interest and ineffectiveness at JobsOhio,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokesman Matt McGrath, “and does nothing to change the fundamental flaw of the JobsOhio model: that it’s a secretive agency given access to huge sums of taxpayer dollars with next to no accountability.”

A message was left with Charles seeking details on his plans.

Cleveland Plain Dealer cuts news staff ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) — The Plain Dealer in Cleveland cut about a third of its newsroom staff Wednesday, months after announcing it was reducing home delivery of the newspaper.

About 50 reporters, photographers, page designers and other Newspaper Guild-covered employees

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received layoff notices, according to the guild.

The newspaper did not release a list of those who lost their jobs.

“In order to realign our workforce for future growth, we have found it necessary to make additional reductions,” Publisher Terry Egger said in a news release.

Guild chairman Harlan Spector said those let go included veteran reporters and photographers who had become familiar names to the paper’s readers. “We have not completed a tally,” said Spector, who volunteered to be laid off.

The Plain Dealer, beginning next week, will reduce home delivery to three days a week while also providing a “bonus”

home-delivered edition on Saturdays.

The newspaper, which announced the changes to home delivery in April, also will be printed every day and be available for purchase at outlets in northeast Ohio.

“We chart a new course to ensure that we are positioned to be a viable business in an effort to better meet the needs of our community,” Egger said.

A new digitally focused media company called Northeast Ohio Media Group will also start this summer. The organization will be responsible for all ad sales and marketing for The Plain Dealer and oversee the operation of the Cleveland.com website and

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Sun News, a chain of weekly newspapers.

The Northeast Ohio Media Group and The Plain Dealer Publishing Company will provide content for all print and digital platforms.

The newspaper, which has a weekday circulation of about 286,400, is owned by New Yorkbased Advance Publications Inc. Other Advance papers, such as the Times-Picayune in New Orleans and The Birmingham News in Alabama, have cut back their publishing schedules to three days a week.

Union leaders in Cleveland expect about 110 guild-covered employees to remain in the newsroom following the layoffs.

Samuel Michael ‘Mike’ Holmes DAYTON — Samuel Michael (Mike) Holmes, 59, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2013, at his home. He was born March 21, 1954, to the late Samuel N. and JoAnn Holmes.

He is survived by one brother, Jeffery A. Holmes; one sister, Pamela J Holmes-Simmons; and a niece, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved him very much.

He is now at peace, hugging and playing with his daughter, Jennifer (Jenny) Lynn Holmes, in heaven, who passed away Septem-

ber 1977 at 14 months old.

A memorial service will he held at 5:30 p.m. Friday at his daughter’s gravesite on top of the hill in Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Dress is casual.

Condolences may be sent to his sister @ Pamela.j.williams@us.arm y.mil.

Contributions may be sent to Homefull (services for the homeless) at 937293-1945 A very special thanks to Tina Patterson of Homefull for being there for my brother through out these years.

Actress Eileen Brennan dies

BY DERRIK J. LANG Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whether she was issuing orders as an Army captain in “Private Benjamin,” rambling as a real-life rendition of Mrs. Peacock from “Clue” or blasting an immortal monster with a shotgun as a crazy cat lady in “Jeepers Creepers,” actress Eileen Brennan injected perfectly timed comedy into each of her roles.

Brennan died Sunday at home in Burbank, Calif., after a battle with bladder cancer, said her managers, Jessica Moresco and Al Onorato.

She was 80.

“Our world has lost a rare human,” said Brennan’s “Private Benjamin” co-star Goldie Hawn in a statement Tuesday .

“Eileen was a brilliant comedian, a powerful dramatic actress and had the voice of an angel.

I will miss my old friend.”

Brennan achieved her first major role on the New York stage in “Little Mary Sunshine,” a musical comedy that won her the 1960 Obie award for best actress, as well as the attention of director Peter Bogdanovich,, who cast her as a weary waitress who inherits the cafe where she works in 1971’s “The Last Picture Show.”

Brennan went on to capture several sharptongued roles that won her fans on television and in movies, including gruff Army Capt. Doreen Lewis in 1980’s “Private Benjamin,” aloof Mrs. Peacock in 1985’s “Clue” and cruel orphanage superintendent Miss Bannister in 1988’s “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking.”

“I love meanies, and this goes back to Capt.

Lewis in ‘Private Benjamin,’” Brennan said a 1988 interview with The Associated Press. “You know why? Because they have no sense of humor.

People who are mean or unkind or rigid think about it cannot laugh at themselves. If we can’t laugh at ourselves and the human condition, we’re going to be mean.”

“Private Benjamin” brought her a supporting actress nomination for an Oscar. She also won an Emmy for reprising her “Private Benjamin” role in the television version and was nominated six other times for guest roles on such shows as “Newhart,” ”thirtysomething,” ”Taxi” and “Will & Grace,” in which she played an over-the-top acting coach.

“Eileen Brennan was a brilliant actress, a tough and tender woman and a comic angel,” tweeted “Clue” co-star Michael McKean.

Brennan’s “Private Benjamin” role led to an enduring friendship with Hawn. A couple of years

BRENNAN after they filmed the movie, Brennan and Hawn had dinner one night in 1982 in Venice, Calif. As they left the restaurant, Brennan was struck by a car. Her legs were smashed, bones on the left side of her face were broken, her left eye socket was shattered.

Brennan said she fought her injuries with rage.

“I was no saint,” she said in an interview with Ladies Home Journal. “I was angry, and anger is a powerful emotion. It increased my determination not to go under, to get well.”

Brennan became dependent on painkillers, and two years after the accident she entered the Betty Ford Center to cure her addiction.

“We get addicted to dull the pain of life,” she told the magazine. “But once we accept that life is tough and painful, we can move on and grow and evolve.”

A decade after the accident, Brennan said she was glad she was struck by the car.

“You learn from powerful things,” she said in 1992. “Initially, there’s enormous anger, but your priorities get shifted around.”

She was a member of the original company of “Hello, Dolly” on Broadway. From the New York stage, Brennan moved to the screen in “The Sting,” ”The Cheap Detective,” ”Divorce American Style” and “The Last Picture Show” and TV guest shots on everything from “All in the Family” and “McMillan & Wife” to “Kojak,” ”The Love Boat,” ”Murder She Wrote,” ”Mad About You” and “7th Heaven.”

Brennan was born Verla Eileen Regina Brennan in Los Angeles.

She was educated in convent schools and studied at Georgetown University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

“Our family is so grateful for the outpouring of love and respect for Eileen,” her family said in a statement. “She was funny and caring and truly one of a kind.

Her strength and love will never be forgotten.”

Brennan is survived by her ex-husband, David John Lampson, their two sons, Patrick and Sam.

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Workshops at Dorothy Love help make moving easier Sunny, slight chance of rain SIDNEY — Are you contemplating a move? Do you feel overwhelmed when looking around at all that needs to be done? Do you need help getting started? Plan on attending a three-part downsizing program featuring a variety of speakers that will help you through the entire moving process. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and all three presentations or just one.

Dorothy Love Retirement Community will be hosting this informathree-part series and tive complimentary lunch in the Oak Tree Dining Room on the Dorothy

Love campus, 3003 W. Cisco Road, Sidney.

Part 1: Downsizing & Easing the Move will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 7. Join Dorothy Love for a presentation about simplifying your life. You’ll learn how to sort through all your belongings and reduce the stress of moving as Chris McKenzie, vice president of Marketing for OPRS, offers a step-by-step process for downsizing, and gives practical tips for maximizing the sale price of your home.

Part 2: The Housing Market workshop will be held at 12:30 p.m.

We may see a shower linger early today. This afterWednesday, Aug. 21, with Gay Smith, noon will feature more sunshine and slightly warmer Re/Max One Realtor, who will dis- temperatures. cuss the current housing market, key High: 80 Low: 64. points of pricing your home and marketing it, maximizing your home’s value and choosing the right realtor.

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What’s going on in Piqua City Schools School: The construction fence is being installed and the remaining trees are being removed. The stockpile of topsoil at the east side of the site will be used at the end of construction.

The first day of school for Piqua City Schools is Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Piqua High School schedule pickup will be held as follows: • Tuesday, Aug. 13 — Sophomore schedule pick-up from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Wednesday, Aug. 14 — Freshman orientation at 9 a.m.-noon (students only/entire three hours) • Wednesday, Aug. 14 — Freshman parent meeting at 7 p.m. in the C.P.A. • Thursday, Aug. 15 — Junior and senior schedule pick-up from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Piqua Junior High School will hold Indian Days on the following dates: Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 13 from 4-7 p.m. and Aug. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Primary and Intermediate open house schedules • Favorite Hill — Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m.

• High Street — Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m.

• Springcreek — Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m.

• Bennett – Aug. 19, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

• Washington – Aug. 16, 4:30-6 p.m.

• Wilder – Aug. 19, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

• Nicklin – Aug. 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (last names A-M); 6:30-7:30 p.m. (last names N-Z) Piqua Sports Apparel Sale at Miami Valley Centre Mall – Support the Piqua High School Athletic Department and buy sports apparel from the past. The sale will be held 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, and noon6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18.

Kindergarten Screening for students entering kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year will be held at Nicklin Learning Center on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m.noon. If you have not registered your child for kindergarten, please contact Nicklin Learning Center at 773-4742.

Registration for all other grade levels for the 2013-2014 school year is now in progress. Forms are available online at www.piqua.org. Contact the Board of Education office at 773-4321, extension 0501 if you have any questions regarding this process.

State Briefs Teens charged in slaying COLUMBUS (AP) — Police in central Ohio say two teens already charged in a convenience store clerk’s slaying last week have been charged in a second slaying.

Columbus police say 18-year-old Nathaniel Brunner and a 17-yearold male were charged Tuesday with murder in 17-year-old Lamont Frazier’s slaying. Police say Frazier was found fatally shot Thursday on a sidewalk.

Authorities say convenience store clerk Imran Ashgar was fatally shot during a robbery Wednesday night.

Police say both teens were arrested Saturday on warrants charging them with murder in Ashgar's slaying. Police have released the 17year-old suspect’s name.

The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify suspects in juvenile court.

Police say the teens are being questioned in a man’s non-fatal shooting at a Madison County truck stop Saturday.

Man sentenced for wrong-way crash TOLEDO (AP) — A man from southeastern Michigan has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a wrong-way crash in Ohio that killed a man coming home from church on Christmas morning.

The crash on Inter-

state 75 in Toledo happened in the early hours of Christmas morning last year, killing 26-yearold Juan Garcia Jr. of Toledo.

A judge on Tuesday handed down the maximum sentence for Adam Tunison of LaSalle, Mich.

He pleaded no contest this month to aggravated vehicular homicide.

Prosecutors say Tunison crashed head-on into Garcia’s car and that his blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit in Ohio.

her home.

Jill Widmer was 55. A investigator coroner’s says no foul play is suspected, and that she had been having health issues. She was found Monday.

The Hamilton JournalNews reports that Widmer had talked in the past of the heavy emotional and financial toll her son’s case had taken. Ryan Widmer was convicted in 2011 in his third trial for the murder of Sarah Widmer. An initial conviction was thrown out for juror misconduct, and his second trial ended with a hung jury.

Couple Attorneys for Widmer convicted of have continued appeals animal cruelty of his conviction. He is OXFORD (AP) — A serving 15 years to life southwest Ohio couple in prison. has been convicted of misdemeanor animal County makes cruelty charges after the panhandling deaths of two horses.

The Cincinnati En- rules quirer reports that a AKRON (AP) — One Butler County jury in northeast Ohio county is Oxford deliberated about trying to get a handle on an hour Monday evening panhandlers. before reaching the verThe Summit County dict. council approved regulaKenneth and Debora tions on Monday that Morgan of the Hamilton will still allow panhanarea will be sentenced dlers in county townThursday. They face a ships to stand near possible penalty of up to street corners — but 180 days in jail and a they must stay back 25 $1,000 fine. feet from intersections and can’t be aggressive.

Bath Township adminBathtub killer’s istrator Vito Sinopoli mom dies tells the Akron Beacon MASON (AP) — Au- Journal that residents thorities in southwest Ohio say the mother of a man convicted for his wife's bathtub murder has been found dead in

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Authorities say a central Ohio police officer shot a man who got out of his car with a gun during a traffic stop.

Columbus police say 27year-old Orlando Smith was shot Monday when he got out of his car with a handgun and walked toward the officer after being pulled over near Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Smith was shot twice and hospitalized in stable condition. He is expected to survive. A loaded gun was found at the scene.

The other details of the encounter are being investigated.

The police sergeant was not injured. His name wasn’t released.

Police said Smith was wanted on an arrest warrant for not paying about $200 in a traffic case from last year.

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Entry forms available for city tennis tourney PIQUA — The Piqua Tennis Association with support from Victor Kim D.D.S., the city of Piqua, Piqua City Schools, Schroeder Tennis Center, Tapestry Angel, Premier Health and Atlantis Sportswear is sponsoring the 2013 annual tennis tournament.

The Piqua City Open Tennis Tournament will be held over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.

New to the tournament this year will be boys singles for ages 12, 14, 16 and 18. Also returning will be the following categories: men’s and women’s singles and doubles with events in the open division, and 35 and over, as well as men’s 50 and over, and 62 and over. There will also be mixed doubles in the open category. The 62 and over men’s doubles will be a “Golden Buckeye Blind Draw.” Those interested in playing need not have a partner; partners will be assigned and par-

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ticipants will be guaranteed at least two matches.

The cost is $12 per person for each event entered. Ladies and high school boys receive 1st singles entry free. The tournament will be held at the Piqua Junior High Tennis Courts, featuring newly resurfaced courts.

Modern restroom facilities, air conditioned hallways, shade tents and bleachers are on site. All participants will receive a tournament t-shirt.

Championship and runner-up trophies will be awarded in all categories.

Entry forms are available at Schroeder Tennis Center or may be downloaded from the city of Piqua web page at www.piquaoh.org (click on “Piqua City … Entry Form” at the bottom of the home page).

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An Internet sales tax will only harm small Commentary businesses Ready to veto your doctor

y name is Jim Watt and like hundreds of thousands of others I am a small business owner. For more than 10 years, I have owned and operated American Muscle Car, and nearly 10 years ago, I began selling online. I understand more than many of our politicians the issues involved with the Internet sales tax from an Internet seller’s perspective, and they are deeply concerning. For many of these politicians, who do not operate such a business, they cannot begin to understand how an Internet Sales Tax is a regulatory nightmare to small business.

Yet some in Washington are proposing exactly that, with a bill called the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA).

Despite its title, the MFA is fundamentally unfair, as it would unleash tax collectors on the Internet, requiring small businesses like mine to comply with almost 10,000 state and local tax jurisdictions across the country. While this bill has passed the U.S. Senate, more and more members of the House of Representatives are educating themselves about the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act, and are coming to understand the threat it poses to small online retailers JIM WATT like me.

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have a physical presence in every state, already collect online sales taxes in every state because of that physical presence. Unlike these stores I do not have a physical presence in every state; I am only here in Arcanum, Ohio.

The big box retailers can also afford a dedicated staff and outside firms to collect and remit sales taxes; we would have to bear that burden directly. Doing so across the United States will be impossible. The proposed law will not protect small business retailers rather it will hand a marked advantage to corporations whose sole purpose is to dominate the marketplace.

Supporters of the tax claim that software can be used to calculate the tax rates for all 9,600 jurisdictions for small businesses, and argue that this software is available for free.

But as we all know, nothing in life that is free and their claim that this software will be simple to integrate with current accounting and webpage systems demonstrates their ignorance as to the wide spectrum of internet site capabilities. Aside from the headaches associated with integrating programs, I cannot afford to hire and train more employees. If Congress passes the MFA, I may be forced to stop selling online, and no doubt many other sellers in the same boat will follow suit. In our case it means 5 separate families will lose their income, we will stop shipping US made products to over 75 countries, the small village of Arcanum will lose important revenue, and support services like USPS and UPS will lose business.

When a small family owned business makes a profit it puts bread on the table. When corporate giants make profits it buys their executives a summer home or a yacht.

Jim Watt of Arcanum is owner of American Muscle Car.

THE FIRST AMENDMENT Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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hanging by a thread. I must major section of Obaprepare you for open-heart bymacare that requires pass surgery.” employers to provide As described at about.com, health insurance for their emduring this procedure, the ployees or pay a fine has been chest is opened with an incision postponed until 2015,resulting that allows the surgeon access in much confusion and controto the heart, which is temversy around the nation. But porarily stopped with a solulittle attention has been paid to NAT HENTOFF tion of potassium (“What the president’s most threatenHappens During Open Heart ing weapon for cutting health Columnist Surgery,” about.com). care costs: the Independent “At this time,” the article continues, “the Payment Advisory Board. It still remains, causing the administration fury when it’s heart-lung machine does the work of the heart and the lungs.” called a “death panel.”

While I was getting ready for this very As David B. Rivkin Jr., an alumnus of the Justice Department under Presidents daunting surgery, my doctor and others told Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and me how lucky I was because this particular Elizabeth Foley, a professor of constitutional open-heart procedure had only become poslaw at Florida International University, doc- sible some years before with newly reument in The Wall Street Journal: The cost- searched techniques.

But now, under Obama, as physicians cutting IPAB “threatens both the Medicare program and the Constitution’s separation of Burbank and Fogarty report in their op-ed powers”(“An ObamaCare BoardAnswerable forTheWall Street Journal:“On Jan.1,manto No One, Rivkin and Foley,The Wall Street ufacturers of medical devices in the U.S.were hit with a new 2.3 percent tax on revenue, Journal, June 20).

Under the ever-imperious Barack Obama, one of the many sources of money tapped to of course, these constitutional somersaults pay for Obamacare ...

“Its effect on U.S. medical-device startups are not unusual.

The IPAB is, according to the authors,“di- -- the small companies that fuel innovation rected to ‘develop detailed and specific pro- - may prove devastating.”

Why? Burbank and Fogarty answer: “Coposals related to the Medicare program,’ including proposals cutting Medicare spend- incident with the 2.3 percent tax, venture capital investment in medical devices has all ing below a statutorily prescribed level.”

For instance,as I’ve pointed out,whatever but ceased ...Ask yourself two questions:Who Medicare-paid prescriptions your physician would want to invest in a highly regulated, has authorized for your benefit can be vetoed government-controlled industry that faces a by the IPAB (whose members have never ex- unique tax? What startup medical device company can reach the magical break-even amined you) if they cost too much.

Meanwhile, this 15-member board, which point with a (special) tax on its revenue?

“When combined with the ever-increasing can remove you from the universe,“will control more than a half-trillion dollars of fed- time it takes to get approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Food eral spending annually.”

Rivkin and Foley continue: “Once the and Drug Administration, this levy is bound board acts,its decisions can be overruled only to destroy startups and stunt medical-device

by Congress, and only through unprece- innovation in the U.S.and thus the quality of dented and constitutionally dubious legisla- health care worldwide.”

The focus for many opponents of Obative procedures -- featuring restricted debate, short deadlines for actions by congressional macare is that it could potentially short-circommittees ...and super-majoritarian voting cuit the lives of the elderly.But what medical device inventors have created is not limited requirements.”

In this United States of Obama, “The law to the aged.

However,much of Obamacare can shorten allows Congress to kill the otherwise inextirpable board only by a three-fifths superma- the lives of what used to be called“the old old” jority, and only by a vote that takes place in among us, and it is vital for many voters in the coming elections to be aware of this if 2017 between Jan. 1 and Aug. 15.”

If this board “fails to implement cuts, all of Obamacare’s influence continues beyond its its powers are to be exercised by (Health and namesake’s possession of the Oval Office.

Consider this projection from the AdminHuman Services Secretary Kathleen) Sebeistration on Aging, cited in Our Sunday Visilius or her successor.” tor: “In 2030, the country will have 72.1 I don’t remember voting for her or him.

Rivkin and Foley say with fearful logic:“At million people older than 65 -- more than a time when manyAmericans have been un- double what the elderly population was in settled by abuses at the Internal Revenue 2000” (“Aging’s effects on the Church,” Brian Service and Justice Department, the intro- Fraga, Our Sunday Visitor,April 17).

After the first few months of Obama’s iniduction of a powerful and largely unaccountable board into health care merits special tial term, I wrote that he was becoming the most dangerous and destructive president in scrutiny.”

It sure does. What will members of Con- our history. A grim illustration of his impact gress do about this next outrage by Obama? is Obamacare’s evisceration of the separation What will the 2016 presidential candidates of powers when it comes to the possible length of our lives. say about it?

Could James Madison and Thomas JefThere’s more that needs special scrutiny.

When I first heard of what follows --“Another ferson even have imagined something like ObamaCare Tax That Is Bad for Your the Independent Payment Advisory Board?

Health” (Fred Burbank and Thomas J. FogNat Hentoff is a nationally renowned auarty, The Wall Street Journal, July 8) -- I was very disturbed.This cold-hearted Obama re- thority on the First Amendment and the Bill duction of our health care possibilities took of Rights. He is a member of the Reporters me back almost 20 years. I was 69 at the Committee for Freedom of the Press, and the time, and my physician told me, “Your life is Cato Institute, where he is a senior fellow.

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Where to Write Public officials can be contacted through the following addresses and telephone numbers: ■ Lucy Fess, mayor, 5th Ward Commissioner, ward5comm@piquaoh.org, 773-7929 (home) ■ John Martin, 1st Ward Commissioner, ward1comm@piquaoh.org, 773-2778 (home) ■ William Vogt, 2nd Ward Commissioner, ward2comm@piquaoh.org, 773-8217 ■ Joe Wilson, 3rd Ward Commissioner, ward3comm@piquaoh.org, 778-0390 ■ Judy Terry, 4th Ward Commissioner, ward4comm@piquaoh.org, 773-3189 ■ City Manager Gary Huff, ghuff@piquaoh.org, 778-2051

■ Miami County Commissioners: John “Bud” O’Brien, Jack Evans and Richard Cultice, 201 W. Main St., Troy, OH 45373 440-5910; commissioners@comiami.oh.us ■ John R. Kasich, Ohio governor, Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 644-0813, Fax: (614) 466-9354 ■ State Sen. Bill Beagle, 5th District, Ohio Senate, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215; (614) 466-6247; e-mail: SD05@sen.state.oh.us ■ State Rep. Richard Adams, 79th District, House of Representatives, The Riffe Center, 77 High St. 13th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 466-8114,

To the Editor: I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jarrett Winner. I am in my second year of 4-H. I am in the Union Township Meat Producers 4-H Club.

My parents are Jackie and Doug Winner.

During the sale last year I noticed that there were some 4-H members who did not get very much money for their project.

The member may not be able to show the next year if he or she does not get enough to pay for expenses and to purchase next year’s project.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a buyer at the Miami County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale. If you have never attended the sale, I would like to invite you to. More than likely, you know a young person, parent, and/or a grandparent of a participant of the sale. There are several ways you can support the youth, just buy the project, go together with other businesses to buy a project, or just add on to a member’s project.

The Miami County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale is 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15.

The Sale of Champions will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.

This is a great opportunity to support your clients, customers, and coworkers. You will find most of the young people with 4-H projects are busy getting their projects ready for the fairs, instead of out getting into or looking for trouble. When a child decides to take a 4-H project it is like a small business. First they must learn how to select the best animal for their project, then the responsibility of learning to feed properly, exercise and house the animal in the best way to make the project suitable for showing.

The last step is to market their project by getting as many people as possible to attend the sale and bid the project as high as possible. Hopefully the project will bring enough money to start a new project and save money for future education.

I urge you to include these sale dates in your schedule and budget and help all of us to attain our goals in life.I am trying to take it upon myself to make a difference for all of us. Thank you for your consideration in this matter hope to see you at the sale.

— Jarrett Winner Union Township

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In this May 13 file photo, actor and TV host Joel McHale attends the NBC Network 2013 Upfront in New York.

McHale, who host’s “Talk Soup,” on E! and stars in the NBC comedy “Community,” will also star in the upcoming supernatural thriller “Beware the Night.”

BY JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no stopping Joel McHale this summer.

The 41-year-old actor is busy with his E! reality spoof “The Soup” and preparing for the fifth season of the NBC comedy series “Community,” which starts shooting Aug. 20.

He’s moving outside his comfort zone with a starring role in the upcoming supernatural thriller “Beware the Night.”

He plays a New York City police officer in the film, and at the time of the interview, was shooting on location in the Bronx.

McHale calls the role a dream come true, especially because he gets to work with Eric Bana.

He’s also the host of the Klondike Celebrity Challenge, a social media effort. Fans decide the fate of three retro stars, including Alfonso Ribeiro of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and ‘80s pop singer Tiffany, by asking what they would do for a Klondike bar. A third star will be announced Aug. 12.

McHale has taken a “one-at-a-time” approach to his various projects and says E! has been “superflexible.” In a recent interview with The Associated Press, he talked about his various projects.

AP: How would you describe “Beware the Night”?

McHale: Just to be in it, I was so thrilled, and then knowing I got to work with Eric Bana, who is one of my alltime favorites, was just a dream come true. Then you’ve got Olivia Munn in there and Edgar Ramirez is amazing. ... This cast is dynamite, except for myself.

AP: What’s it about?

McHale: It’s kind of a horror film at

some points but it’s about these cops in the Bronx ... and it’s a very violent, harsh movie, but with a really good story, and I’m thrilled I got cast in it.

AP: You make fun of the Kardashian family quite a bit on “The Soup.” Their show also airs on E! Are you ever told to tone it down?

McHale: Well, the Kardashians are incredibly savvy and they know if they are being talked about then that’s good.

And now Kris (Jenner) has a new talk show. They’ve got every single product.

They are a machine and they actually now work very hard at what they’re doing — I’m not sure what it is. ... For a while I know that they weren’t (happy) and the Kardashians were going, ‘Can you stop doing that?’ But when we make fun of Bruce (Jenner,) no one has stopped me from doing that until Bruce comes up and punches me in the face.

AP: Do you like the Kardashians?

McHale: They’re incredibly nice. I’ve never witnessed diva behavior from them, which means they’re pretty easy to work with, which is one of the reasons they continue. So many reality stars are, their egos become so awful and then they just ... peter out.

AP: How many shows do you actually watch for “The Soup”?

McHale: Not as many as you’d think because I almost went insane when we first started when I was watching a lot of television and I got to the point where I was watching TV all day and going home and watching TV and I was going, ‘I’m going to jump through this plate glass window if I have to watch another two hours of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,’ which was a fine show but after eight hours of television. ... So, we got a bigger staff and they cover, they find things that I didn’t even know existed, like ‘Felt’ on Logo,

which you should check it out because they take people’s sex therapy sessions and have puppets act them out. Yeah.

They do.

AP: Are you amazed that some of these shows are actually broadcast?

McHale: I’m amazed all the time by what gets broadcast. It goes back to what an old friend told me back in college is that 90 percent of all art is pretty much crap and 10 percent is terrific, and so I think that’s the same for television. I think we are in an era right now of some of the best television ever, and I think there’s also the worst television ever, and I benefit from the worst part.

AP: Are you surprised at the success of “Community”?

McHale: I knew the show was kind of a special kind of different show ... because (creator) Dan Harmon’s brain is like nobody else’s brain. Getting out of your first season is a nutso process as well. But to be in our fifth season, I can’t believe it. And we’ve always had this lousy time slot. We’ve always been up against ‘Big Bang Theory,’ which is a juggernaut. And NFL football and March madness, and survived it. We’re syndicated on Hulu which, whenever I look at the list, we’re doing pretty well.

I think the success is that our viewers are so young that they don’t watch the shows at the broadcast time. But they still watch. ... I hope we get to six seasons and a movie.

AP: What is the Klondike Celebrity Challenge?

McHale: People will Facebook or tweet what they would like a celebrity to do for a bar, and it can’t be too crazy because the person suggesting it has to do it themselves. So you can’t say, ‘I would like Alfonso Ribeiro to commit arson.’

Review: ‘Smurfs 2’ is a largely unwarranted sequel

BY JUSTIN LOWE The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES (AP) — Time flies when you’re not wondering about the welfare of the Smurfs, those diminutive, animated blue-skinned forest-dwellers.

Turns out they’ve been just fine since their 2011 big-screen outing, but there’s trouble brewing in their new adventure-comedy that will require their curious blend of wide-eyed optimism and goofy enthusiasm to peacefully resolve.

A sequel largely unwarranted other than for box office and promotional purposes, the unimaginatively titled “The Smurfs 2” should have little trouble scaling stratospheric heights similar to its predecessor with undiscriminating young audiences and their chaperones, weary from near-unrelenting summertime caregiving.

The occasion of Smurfette’s (Katy Perry) birthday presents the opportunity for her to recall her conflicted origins — rather than a “true-blue” Smurf, she was actually created by the hapless, wannabe evil sorcerer Gargamel (Hank Azaria), who now intends to kidnap her from her enchanted-forest home to ob-

tain the formula for the magical Smurf essence that Papa Smurf (Jonathan Winters) used to originally bestow her with blue-skinned bliss. Once he has the secret, Gargamel plans to power up a host of Naughties, Smurf-sized creatures he’s created, to help him take over the world.

So he dispatches his Naughty daughter Vexy (Christina Ricci) to drag Smurfette through a magic portal and into the real world where he can more effectively manipulate her inherent identity issues. Papa Smurf and his mismatched extraction team consisting of Grouchy (George Lopez), Clumsy (Anton Yelchin) and Vanity (John Oliver) will have to portal to the live-action world to reunite in Paris with the sympathetic young family of Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris) and Grace (Jayma Mays) Winslow, their live-action counterparts from the original movie, if they’re to have any chance of rescuing Smurfette.

Returning the movie to the European locale of the Belgian Smurfs comic-strip originator Pierre Culliford adds some visual interest, with Paris as

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Pets on a plane often suffer rough rides through airport DEAR ABBY: I travel a lot in my work with animal protection. Often I’ll encounter dogs and cats in distress as soon as I reach the airport. Distracted by their own thoughts, their owners seldom realize they’re upsetting the pets they’re carrying through the terminal.

Animal carriers are carelessly swung to and fro, banged against counters, chairs and onto the floor. Cat or dog shoulder bags are dangled at angles that make it impossible for the animal inside to balance. These poor pets can be confused, dizzy and suffer from motion sickness before the flight even takes off.

Traveling is stressful enough for animals. So please, everyone — if you fly with an animal companion, keep it foremost in your thoughts. Use a sturdy, well-ventilated carrier, preferably one with wheels, that’s designed for animals and to fit under your seat. And please, keep the carrier upright and steady.

— ANIMAL LOVER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. DEAR ANIMAL LOVER: Thank you for the heads up. In case someone’s pet might have other issues while traveling, it’s always a good idea to talk about it with a veterinarian before embarking. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.)

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 19year-old guy and for as long as I can remember my parents have yelled at me. It lasts for hours at a time at night after they come home from work almost every day.

It’s never about me doing something bad, but how I never do anything up to their expectations.

I don’t know if they’re right or wrong, but it makes me depressed and I have been thinking about suicide.

I have never been able to have an opinion of my own because as soon as I had one my parents would yell at me all over again and call me “stupid and retarded.”

I cry myself to sleep at night hoping God will put me to sleep forever. Please tell me what to do.

— JUSTIN IN SAN FRANCISCO

ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

Advice physical abuse. Perhaps it’s time to consider moving out.

With the constant verbal battering you’re receiving, it’s no wonder you’re depressed.

Harming yourself is not the answer to your problem. Because you have reached the point of wanting to hurt yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.The number is 800-784-2433. A counselor there can direct you to the help you need. You may have to build your self-esteem from the ground up, but the effort will be well worth it. My thoughts are with you.

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago my mother joined Facebook and I readily accepted her friend request.

I’m a 30-something IT specialist, but Mom is new to the Internet.

There are times I have gone online and seen posts in which my mother is arguing with my friends about their lifestyles. I have friends and business contacts from all over the world, and their backgrounds are highly varied as are their belief and value systems.

I have told Mom in private and public discussions that she owes someone an apology, but she shrugs it off.

Am I wrong for asking her to respect my friends, and would you suggest I “unfriend” my mother until she learns proper Internet etiquette?

— DIGITAL FAMILY MAN DEAR FAMILY MAN: Because what your mother is doing could negatively affect your business, you should do EXACTLY that. And quickly!

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

the backdrop for the Smurfs’ rescue DEAR JUSTIN: Verbal mission, but beyond the classic abuse — which is what you cityscapes, there’s little innovative in are describing — can be this formulaic follow-up. every bit as destructive as The Smurfs director Raja Gosnell (“Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” ‘’Scooby Solve Doo”) has built his career with cute-critter pics and other family fare, and his middlebrow track record remains unblemished with the Smurfs’ big-screen return. With a primarily impressionable young target audience, the returning screenwriting team of J. David Stem, David N. Weiss, Jay Scherick and David Ronn, along with Karey Kirkpatrick (“Charlotte’s Web,” ‘’Chicken Run”), has no problem frequently repeating lines, gags and life lessons to near-numbing effect. Beyond a few chuckle-worthy one-liners and some amusing visual comedy, there’s not much to engage adults, although the wee ones should be distracted enough.

In his final film role, Jonathan Winters reprises the beneficent Papa Smurf with the requisite twinkle in his voice, but takes a backseat to Perry’s bewildered, wounded and ultimately outraged Smurfette.

Sudoku Puzzle

One of the more common defensive signals is the so-called trump echo.

When the setting is right, this convention can be worth its weight in gold.

Here is a typical case.

Complete the grid so every row, column and 3 x 3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

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The trump echo there were no such convention as the trump echo, East would have a difficult problem to solve.

He would not know whether to return a diamond, hoping to find West with the queen, or a club, hoping West had another trump. But the problem is easily solved if East is familiar with the trump echo.

West ruffed the club return at trick two with the five and later played the two on East’s ace. This high-low in trumps is called a trump echo and indicates that its user

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West leads the singleton ten of clubs against four spades. East wins with the ace and returns the deuce of clubs, West ruffing with the five. Back comes West’s fourth-best diamond, East’s king losing to South’s ace.

Declarer enters dummy with a heart and leads the nine of trumps, trying to look for all the world like he is planning to finesse in the hope of inducing East - if he has the ace -- to play low. But East alertly goes up with the ace as South follows with the three and West the deuce. Now, if

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originally held an odd number of trumps, which in the present case would have to be exactly three.

Had West ruffed with the deuce and later played the five, he would have shown an even number of trumps -- two in the given situation.

East therefore has no doubt about returning a club at trick six, since he knows full well that his partner will ruff to defeat the contract.

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BY DINESH RAMDE Associated Press

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In this July 27, a worshipper meditates in a prayer hall where a bullet hole in the door jamb serves as a reminder of a shooting rampage last year in which a gunman killed six people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wis. Monday is the one-year anniversary that members say they’ll mark with solemn religious rites and a candlelight vigil. “chardhi kala” (CHAR’dee KAH’-lah), a Punjabi term that refers to a state of constant optimism.

Sikhs believe that a positive attitude, even during times of hardship, reflects an acceptance of the will of God, temple trustee Harcharan Gill said.

“In Sikhism, it’s tough to lose somebody but God probably needed him earlier and called him back,” he said of the deceased.

“We accept whatever decision he makes.”

Memorial events begin Friday at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Milwaukee, where U.S. Attorney James Santelle will hold a special remembrance.

Santelle’s office and the FBI investigated the shooter’s background for months before concluding that his motive for attacking the temple died along with him that day.

Wade Michael Page walked into the temple a

year ago Monday and opened fire. He killed six priests and worshippers and wounded five others, and then fatally shot himself after he was wounded in the parking lot by a police sniper.

The 40-year-old Army veteran, who also shot and severely wounded an Oak Creek police officer, had ties to white supremacist groups. But the FBI found no evidence to suggest he had help or was acting in the name of any such groups.

Several relatives of the wounded and dead say they forgave the gunman long ago. Raghuvinder Singh, whose 65-year-old father has been nearly comatose since Page shot him in the head, said he draws strength from Sikhism’s lessons of compassion and understanding.

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OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) — Sikh temples generally have four doors, one on each side of the building, as a symbolic invitation to travelers in every direction. But after a lone gunman walked into a Sikh Milwaukee-area temple last year and killed six people, some of the survivors suggested rethinking their openness.

After consideration and contemplation, temple members kept the policy, deciding it was important to show the world the best way to stand against violence was to respond with love, peace and compassion.

Still, officials at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin took precautions. A guard now works three days a week in the lobby, opening the door for visitors and keeping watch on the grounds and parking lot.

Additional security cameras and lighting have been installed. Doors and windows are now bulletproof, and the locks have been upgraded.

But even as temple members prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the shootings on Monday, the Oak Creek temple remains open to everyone.

All members of the community, Sikh and nonSikh alike, are always welcome to join them for meditation and free meals, temple member Harpreet Singh said.

“We will always welcome people,” Singh said.

Temple officials will be holding a series of memorial events in connection with shooting anniversary. The events include several solemn religious rites over the weekend, and culminate with a candlelight vigil Monday night.

The events are being planned in the spirit of

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this happened,” said Singh, a Sikh priest along with his father and brother. “Sikhism is a peaceful religion. What Sikhism is teaching to us we are teaching to others.

We practice it our whole lives.”

As memorial events get underway at the courthouse, priests at the temple will begin an “akhand paath” (uh-KUND’ pawth), a ceremony in

which they read the Sikh holy book aloud from cover to cover. The rite can take about 48 hours, and worshippers generally stop by to listen for short periods.

The next day, the temple and the city of Oak Creek will stage a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) run to honor the six victims. The run is free but donations will be collected for scholarships in the victims’

BY ANDREW WELSHHUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS (AP) — Outraged priests. Furious alumni. Offended Roman Catholics.

All were among dozens of people who wrote angry letters and emails to Ohio State University earlier this year over remarks former President Gordon Gee made jabbing Catholics, Notre Dame and Southeastern Conference schools, records show.

Many demanded his firing or immediate resignation, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press through an open records request.

“The Board should be asking, what would they have done if any other employee of the university made similar remarks about Jews, gays, impaired persons, obese persons, same sex couples or a racially insensitive remark?” Dennis Lyons wrote in a May 31 email. He told the AP in a follow-up email he was satisfied with Gee’s retirement.

In Dec. 5 comments to the university Athletic Council, Gee criticized the negotiating tactics of Notre Dame administrators during discussions about joining the Big Ten, saying they weren’t good partners. He jokingly said the school’s priests were “holy on Sunday and they’re holy hell on the rest of the week,” and said, to laughter, “you just can’t trust those damn Catholics.”

On March 11, before the remarks became public, uni-

versity trustees ordered Gee to begin apologizing for the comments and warned that future transgressions could lead to his dismissal.

Gee, 69, retired July 1, a decision he announced just a few days after the AP first reported on the remarks.

Gee, who was on a Disney cruise when the news broke May 30, saw some of the emails when he returned and responded with further apologies, records show.

“Dr. Gee was on vacation with his family and he returned and indicated he was making the decision to retire,” Ohio State spokeswoman Gayle Saunders said Tuesday when asked for comment on the responses’ impact on Gee’s retirement.

The university search committee was scheduled to hold another meeting Wednesday to discuss Gee’s replacement.

Responses the university received after the news broke fell into two broad categories, according to an AP analysis of a few hundred emails and letters.

Comments from people who heard of the remarks and sent unsolicited responses were overwhelmingly negative, including 187 emails and letters.

The Rev. Thomas Shuler, a Catholic priest in Lookout Mountain, Ga., for example, was among at least five priests who wrote or emailed the university to demand something be done.

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Alumnus Jon Spiers said in a May 31 email: “My youngest son dreams of attending OSU. I won’t permit that until there are major reforms in the University’s direction ... that starts with changing leadership.”

The second category of responses involved comments from people who responded to a form letter apology that Gee emailed to the entire university community May 31.

Of those, 225 were positive, with 21 negative, records show.

“C’mon President Gee you were hilarious,” seniorto-be Mike Leone wrote on May 31. “I’m a church going catholic and was roaring when I heard your comments on the radio this morning.”

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names. Any leftover funds will go toward the construction of a memorial, Gill said.

“The run is part of the healing process,” Gill said.

“It shows that we faced this situation and we are strong enough to get over this kind of tragedy, but we are not forgetting whatever happened.”

On Monday, temple officials will join the Oak Creek community for a candlelight vigil at a nearby park.

In the past year, temple members have done their best to resume a normal life. On a recent weekend, several dozen women gathered in the kitchen to prepare free meals for the hundreds of worshippers who visit each Saturday and Sunday. Children played in the lobby underneath photographs of the six victims, and devotees meditated inside the large prayer room.

The building is expected to get one final upgrade in anticipation of anniversary celebrations. The family of Satwant Singh Kaleka, the temple president who was shot and killed as he tried to stab Page in self-defense with a butter knife, has spent about $70,000 to import five golden domes from India.

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NYC mayoral candidates woo Latino voters

Obama, Clinton meet sparking 2016 buzz

BY JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press

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In this July 30 file photo, Bill Thompson, center left, listens to responses during a mayoral candidate forum on small business flanked by, from left, Sal Albanese, John Liu, center right, and Erick Salgado, far right, in the Inwood neighborhood of New York. In the last mayoral election in 2009,Thompson won the biggest share of the Latino vote — 55 percent, according to exit polls by Edison Research.Yet that was not enough to beat Michael Bloomberg, who received 43 percent of the Latino vote. Salgado is one of two Latinos among more than a dozen candidates in the race.

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In the last mayoral election in 2009, former comptroller and current candidate Bill Thompson won the biggest share of the Latino vote — 55 percent, according to exit polls by Edison Research. Yet that was not enough to beat Michael Bloomberg, who received 43 percent of the Latino vote. Latinos made up about one-fifth of the electorate that year.

Candidates this year are frequently seen at events targeted to Latinos. Some attended the National Puerto Rican Day Parade that every June runs along Fifth Avenue. And some rushed to the podium to speak during a ceremony in May to name a portion of Broadway as Juan Rodriguez Way, in honor of a Dominican

translation services for the city.

De Blasio, the city’s public advocate, speaks Spanish and has proNEW YORK (AP) — Hispanics posed a universal city identification could make up nearly a quarter of pocard for residents, including immitential voters in the city’s mayoral grants who live illegally in the U.S. He election, and polls suggest their vote also has proposed allowing immiis still very much up for grabs. grants living illegally to apply for a “This is the great X-factor in this driver’s license. election,” said Democratic candidate Weiner, who resigned from ConBill de Blasio, among the candidates gress two years ago after a sexting who have been making frequent forscandal that resurfaced last week, ays into Latino neighborhoods, shakhas proposed a city health care sysing hands with voters and often tem similar to Medicare that would greeting them in Spanish. include immigrants excluded from “This is a community that is politifederal coverage. cally independent in the sense of Two Latinos are among more than being open minded, and a big, big a dozen candidates in the race. Erick piece of the vote,” de Blasio said. “And Salgado is running as a Democrat, we are making it very central to our and Adolfo strategy.”

Carrion is runThe latest ning as an Inpoll that dependent. tracked Latino Carrion, a forvoters found mer Bronx borthem virtually ough president, Amid fallout from his latest sexting scandal, Anthony Weiner split between is more wellhas dropped to fourth place in the Democratic race for New two Democratic known, but his candidates, York City mayor, according to a poll released Monday. Weiner campaign has with 20 percent picked up little was in first place in a poll released July 24 and conducted they saying traction.

He before the scandal broke. would vote for said his Puerto former U.S. Rican ancestry LIKELY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY VOTERS Rep. Anthony will help him Weiner and 19 (4) (3) (2) (1) attract Latino percent for City voters.

Anthony Bill Bill Christine C o u n c i l “Any Latino de Blasio Thompson Weiner Other* Quinn Speaker Chrishas an advantine Quinn. De tage with the 27% 21 20 July 29 16 Blasio followed Latino commuwith 12 pernity simply becent. cause they That NBC 4 become a rallyNew York/Wall ing point for 22% 15 20 26 July 24 Street Jourtheir dreams nal/Marist poll and aspirawas taken last *The “Other” category combines responses for at least two other candidates tions,” Carrion week after the said. and responses of “don’t know.” The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus latest sexting Jorge Ayala, 4.6 percentage points. Pollsters surveyed 446 Democrats. scandal involvowner of La ing Weiner. AnFonda restauSOURCE: Quinnipiac University poll AP o t h e r rant in Spanpost-scandal ish Harlem, poll, a Quinnipiac University survey man who is thought to have been follows the campaign. He said he perthat didn’t break out Hispanics, had New York’s first non-Indian settler. sonally knows two of the candidates Quinn on top and Weiner falling to Other candidates walk every week — Thompson and Carrion — but hasfourth place among Democrats. in Latino areas of Queens and the n’t decided who gets his vote.

Of the city’s 2.4 million Latinos, Bronx to greet voters. Some have met Victor Hernandez isn’t fazed by the half are citizens over 18, according to in private with the Hispanic Federa- attention from candidates. He doesn’t 2011 U.S. Census data. While the tion, an umbrella organization for plan to vote — a tradition he started city’s elections board does not track Latino nonprofit agencies. And most after casting his last ballot, for John voter registrations by ethnicity, His- were forced to reveal whether they Kennedy for president. panics are expected to have a signifi- eat “cuchifritos,” Puerto Rican fried “There are too many candidates for cant impact on the November foods, during a recent debate. mayor now. ... How many are there? election.

Candidates also are publicizing Ten?” asked Hernandez, who is 70.

“Even though many people are not their stances on issues that concern Lucia Gomez, who has been going eligible to vote because they are not Latinos. Quinn has published a book- through neighborhoods registering citizens, or they are younger or poor let, Nueva York 2014, which lists her Latinos to vote, said candidates have and they do not get involved, the accomplishments as City Council made a lot of promises to Latinos.VotLatino community is so big in the city speaker and explains her positions on ers should hold them accountable that even with all these obstacles that issues. She also uses the literature to once they’re in office, said Gomez, exexclude Latinos from the electorate, propose that bus and trains an- ecutive director of the nonprofit orLatinos represent a big bloc of voters,” nouncements also be made in Span- ganization La Fuente, a group that said Angelo Falcon, president of the ish and that a scholarship be created works on immigrant and worker National Institute for Latino Policy. for bilingual students who provide rights issues.

WASHINGTON (AP) — When is a lunch more than just a midday meal? When the two diners are President Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, and inquiring minds want to know who, if anyone, the president will endorse in 2016.

A summertime meal shared by Obama and his rivalturned-ally threw the political speculation machine into overdrive Monday, highlighting how closely both are being watched for signs of their intentions in the next presidential race.

For Clinton,it’s a question of whether the former first lady will take the plunge, launching another campaign eight years after she lost to Obama in a hard-fought primary. For Obama, it’s about dueling loyalties to two of his closest advisers who would both covet his endorsement: Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden, who is also said to be eyeing the Oval Office.

Such questions set the table for a midday powwow over salad, grilled chicken and pasta jambalaya whipped up by the White House chef and served al fresco on the patio just outside the Oval Office.

Will Clinton tip her hand? Will Obama offer his support? Or will the two dive deep into current events — bloodshed in Egypt, for instance, or a budding new round of Mideast peace talks that eluded Clinton as secretary of state?

In all likelihood, none of the above.

“The purpose of the lunch was chiefly social,” said White House spokesman Josh Earnest, calling it a “chance to catch up” and adding that Obama had initiated the invitation. “Secretary Clinton and the president have developed not just a strong working relationship, but also a genuine friendship.”

So what are the chances that Biden popped in for coffee and dessert, a casual reminder that he’s still the one with the office closest to Obama’s?

“I think the table was set for two,” Earnest said.

Not to worry — Biden will have his own chance to shoot the breeze with his former Senate colleague and 2008 primary opponent on Tuesday. The White House said Biden and Clinton will have breakfast together at the Naval Observatory, the vice president’s official residence.

While in the West Wing Monday, Clinton stopped by the office of Susan Rice, Obama’s national security adviser who served as U.N. ambassador under Clinton, and visited with John Kerry, Clinton’s replacement as secretary of state. Kerry was preparing for an evening dinner marking the relaunch of long-stalled IsraeliPalestinian peace negotiations.

The lunch isn’t the first time Obama and Clinton huddled since Clinton stepped down in February after four years as Obama’s top diplomat. They saw each other briefly in Dallas at the opening of former President George W.Bush’s presidential library inApril.And in March, the Clintons shared a private dinner with Obama that wasn’t announced publicly until after the fact.

In the meantime, Clinton has kept up a hectic schedule of speeches and public appearances that has provided further fodder to those urging her to run again.

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This June 15, 2011 photo released by Beneful shows Buddy, a yellow lab, making use of an agility hoop at the unveiling of America’s first Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, Ga. The $500,000 renovation of the dog park was awarded to the community by Beneful brand dog food as part of its WagWorld Dream Dog Park Contest.

BY SUE MANNING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Interior designer Nate Berkus has been adding fantasy to homes for 16 years, inspiring people with just the right creative touch. But he’s been a dog-lover even longer, and he’s turning his design expertise to a half-milliondollar fantasy dog park.

Berkus, 41, has joined the creative team for the 2014 Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. Contestants have to answer one question: “If you had $500,000 to create a Dream Dog Park where you and your best buddy can play together, what would you do?”

In Lancaster, Pa., the answer included a doggy amusement park with a tennis ball tree and a 40-foot roller coaster bridge. The park there — the third contest winner — opens Aug. 6.

The first park was built in Johns Creek, Ga., with a family destination theme and includes a bone-shaped bridge, two splash pads, tunnels, rubberized mulch paths and shade trees. The second park in Alabaster, Ala., has synthetic turf, agility rings, a walking trail, a fetch football field, fire hydrant goalposts and a mulch adventure path with tunnels, said Brent Gleckler, brand director for Beneful dog food.

“There is nothing I love more than being with my dog,” Berkus said of sidekick Tucker, a black mutt. Together, they visit a dog park

nearly every night.

The parks in Alabaster and Johns Creek have been tourist magnets. In Georgia, the city had to make 72 new parking spaces next to the park to accommodate visi-

week and uses a biodegradable chemical once a month, city parks director Tim Hamm said.

The dog park is part the city’s flagshipVeteran’s Park, with a ball field complex, 2.5-

Every day, they get calls from tourists asking about hours and directions.

“The more people that come to our city, the more people will stop, eat and buy gas. We are all for that. Out-

ments — large dogs must be separated from small dogs; the park has to be fenced for off-leash play;and it has to be a public or nonprofit park, open to the public at no charge.

tors.

In Alabama, people take good care of the park, but the city does a walkthrough once a day, sprays it down twice a

mile walking trail, eight pavilions with picnic tables, two playgrounds, a skateboard park and veteran’s memorial, Hamm said.

of-town users are great,” Hamm said. “Anybody who wants to come, we more than welcome them in town.”

Beneful has some require-

“A park is a place for a community to come together.

These parks are specifically designed for pet owners and their dogs, but everyone is

welcome,” Berkus said.

“We’re really looking at it from the dog’s perspective.

We will use smart materials that will last a long time,and make sure we factor in pet behaviors and create not only beautiful fun places but intelligently laid out places as well.”

At Alabaster, the dog rules are typical of most dog parks: The off-leash area is for dogs, their handlers and those accompanying them,dogs have to be vaccinated,puppies and adult females in heat are banned and everyone has to clean up after their own dog.

Hamm said except for a few minor fights, there has been no trouble at the park.

If there is a fight on your watch,the park has that covered too: A sign tells visitors “How to Break Up a Dog Fight.”

Berkus, who has an upcoming NBC show called “American Dream Builders,” is teaming up with contractor Jason Cameron, host of the DIY Network’s “Man Caves,” and Arden Moore, founder of fourleggedlife.com, for the latest contest.

So if Berkus were asked to design a $500,000 park for Tucker, what would he do?

“I would probably spend $495,000 bringing in squirrels because that’s what Tucker likes.He’s pretty simple. The sky is really the limit. It’s an enormous budget and an enormous contribution to the communities where these parks are built and it really is meant to be a fantasyland.”

Not a car or bicycle, but a blend — an ELF vehicle RESTON, Va. (AP) — Mark Stewart turns quite a few heads as he zips through the streets on his neon green ELF bike. With each pedal, his feet take turns sticking out from the bottom while a gentle motor hums in the background.

What he’s driving looks like a cross between a bicycle and a car, the closest thing yet to Fred Flintstone’s footmobile, only with solar panels and a futuristic shape.

It’s a “green” option for

today’s commuters.

Stewart, a 65-year-old family therapist and school psychologist from Cambridge, Mass., took the summer off in order to drive his new ELF bike more than 1,200 miles on trails and roads using the East Coast Greenway, a bike and pedestrian trail that runs from Canada to Key West.

He began his journey by flying down to Durham, N.C., on July 15, and estimates that the entire trip will take about a month. He covered the first leg, from Durham, N.C. to Reston,Va.,

over roughly five days, 60 miles at a time.

Needless to say, he’s getting lots of questions along the way.

“It reminds me of when I saw a Smart car the first time,” said Joanne Bury as she emerged from her Reston condominium building to take a look at the vehicle.

“This is incredible. What is it?”

Such attention, Stewart says, is par for the course.

“I don’t mind though. I mean I like that people want to talk about it,” he said.

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Stewart bought the ELF from Durham-based Organic Transit, which sells them for a base price of $5,000. He said he wanted to avoid the almost $1,000 delivery charge, so he decided to fly down to pick up the bike in person and learn how to operate it before taking the long trip back home.

“I spent three days in the shop hanging with the guys there and learning the vehicle,” Stewart said. “This is just an unsupported solo trip up here in a vehicle that nobody else really knows.”

Stewart’s ELF is only about the 40th to come off the production line. While few bike shop workers have

seen the contraption, the materials, such as the tires and pedals, are items on your average bicycle.

Organic Transit CEO Rob Cotter took technology from aircrafts, boats and bicycles and incorporated them into a “green” 130-pound vehicle.

“About 30 years ago I was working in the performance car industry working on Porsches and BMWs,” Cotter said. “At the time the world record for a streamline bicycle was 55 mph by ground and I realize that those efficiencies are capable with one horsepower. I realized from a social, ethical and environmental standpoint that we’re doing something drastically wrong.”

He was consulting on bike-sharing technologies being considered for New York City’s proposed program when he saw there was a market for his vehicle.

“A combination of environmental catastrophes, high fuel costs, climate change and a migration of

people moving to the cities all combined for a trend of people looking for an automotive alternative. But not everyone can fit a bicycle into their daily life,” Cotter said.

“Issues like weather, steep hills, lack of carrying capacity, falling over and safety concerns steer many away from bicycles. The ELF was designed to address those concerns, contribute to the rider’s health, cost savings and lessen their environmental impact,” he said.

Demand has grown significantly, and Organic Transit has opened a second factory.

The company is working on their 75th bike, with more than 200 already sold or reserved with a deposit.

“Right now we make them at a rate of one per day hand built in the U.S. but we’re about to open up another facility on the West Coast to increase our efficiency sometime this year to get up to four per day,” Cotter said.

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DARF picnic is rescheduled The Dayton Auto Racing Fans Club was rained out Saturday and has been rescheduled for Aug. 24 at Waynesfield Raceway Park.

The picnic will be from 3-5 p.m.

It is free for members and $5 for non-members.

The grandstands will open at 5 p.m., with DARF members receiving half off intermission. Racing starts at 7 p.m.

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Tough game Post 184 falls to Sandusky

LANCASTER — A couple of defensive mistakes proved costly to the Piqua American Legion Post 184 baseball team Wednesday.

That led to a 10-5 loss to Sandusky in the state American Legion tournament, eliminating Piqua.

Sandusky was able to score three runs each in the third and fourth and ■ Golf Piqua couldn’t recover.

“We had two big errors that cost us,” Piqua Post 184 coach Jim Roberts said. “In the third and fourth they scored three Sandy Finkes was low runs each. gross with 38 in regular “Both innings we had nine-hole play in the Echo an error with the bases Hills Ladies League Tuesloaded and two out.” day.

Ethan Bruns continued Kathie Isenhouer was to swing a torrid bat for second with 44.

Post 184.

MIKE ULLERY/CALL PHOTOS Linnea Thomas was low He had three hits, innet with 27 and Karen cluding a double and a Kenton Kiser hits an approach shot Wednesday at Echo Hills during the Junior Club Championship.

Nickol was second with triple and finished the 32. tournament with nine hits Sharing low putts with in Piqua’s three games.

15 were Renie Huffman “He really swung the and Marty Hemm. bat well,” Roberts said.

“He had a great tourna■ Disc Golf ment.”

Jeff Paul added a double Wednesday for Post 184.

“We hit the ball pretty Kenton Kiser turned in an well,” Roberts said. “We The Upper Valley Disc amazing performance over the had 12 hits and they had Golf Club had a really final 15 holes to coast to victory 13. good turnout for Tuesday in the Echo Hills Junior Club “Sandusky had some Night Random Draw DouChampionship Wednesday. hits, but those errors rebles at Edison Community After bogeying his first three ally hurt us.”

College. holes, Kiser was one-under par Piqua was making its Jeremiah Kraus and over his final 15 holes for a twofourth trip to the state Brian St.Myers won; while over par 74 and a 14-shot victory tournament in the last Tony Waterfall and Kevin over Kyle Ingle. five years.

Spieles took second.

The Piqua High School junior “No question, we had a Kevin Thayer and Steve birdied the par-4 sixth hole to great year,” Roberts said.

Grumelot finished third card a two-over par 38 on the “We work on coming toKraus also won the front, before shooting an evengether and playing our closest to the pin. par 36 on the back nine. best ball in July and we Kiser birdied the par-4 11th did that. We just didn’t ■ Baseball and bogeyed the par-4 14th to go play well today.” with seven pars on his back Piqua finished the seaAlaina Mikolajewski watches a tee shot Wednesday.

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Finkes cards 38 at Echo

Kiser goes low at Echo

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Bailey gives Reds much needed lift

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Homer Bailey gave the struggling Cincinnati Reds exactly what they needed.

The right-hander came within two outs of a fivehit shutout to end his four-start losing streak and the Reds beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 Wednesday to snap a five-game skid.

Brandon Phillips homered and Joey Votto hit a two-run double for the Reds, who avoided a three-game sweep and

ended San Diego's fourgame winning streak.

"Before the game I said the law of averages were on our side to win on the road, and for Homer to win," manager Dusty Baker said. "It's been a long time since he's won.

There were some big hits that we got today that we have been missing the past few days.

"It's great to have a great flight home, have a great day off and sort of take it easy and lick our wounds, so to speak, and

get back at it again," Baker said.

The performance by Bailey was just what the Reds needed to end a 10game West Coast trip on a positive note. Not only had the Reds lost five straight after winning the first four games of the trip, but Bailey hadn't won since throwing the second nohitter of his career July 2 at home against San Francisco. Three of his four losses since then had See REDS/Page 11

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde was suspended Tuesday for at least three games and will be required to meet additional obligations before he plays again for the Buckeyes.

Hyde had been suspended indefinitely after he was named a person of interest in an investigation into an alleged assault of a woman at a downtown Columbus bar.

But police said earlier Tuesday that the case had been dropped.

Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer then announced Hyde's punishment "for conduct not representative of this football program or this university."

There was no word in the release on what Meyer meant by the "additional obligations" that Hyde would have to complete before he was allowed to play in another game.

Hyde, a 6-foot-2, 242pound senior from Naples, Fla., scored 17 touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record last fall. He gained 970 yards on 185 carries.

Ohio State opens its fall camp on Sunday. The Buckeyes' opener is Aug. 31 against Buffalo, fol-

lowed by another home game against San Diego State and then a trip to California to face the Golden Bears.

Police spokesman Sgt. Rich Weiner said Tuesday that the alleged victim chose not to pursue charges against the Buckeyes' leading scorer and second-leading rusher a year ago.

"We were in the middle of our investigation," Weiner said. "The most important thing left to do was interview the (alleged) victim.

“She met with investigators on Saturday and informed officers that she didn't want to pursue charges."

Weiner said the case against Hyde was officially closed.

At the time of Hyde's suspension — the same day three other Buckeyes were disciplined for offthe-field legal problems — Meyer said: "I have a clear set of core values in place that members of this football program are constantly reminded of and are expected to honor.

“There are also expectations with regard to behavior.

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BY JEFF SCHUDEL Willoughby Herald The Browns did not shop for an inside linebacker in free agency or the draft in 2013 for one specific reason: They already had Craig Robertson.

"Craig Robertson?

Who's he?" you might say.

Robertson, 234 pounds, made the Browns last year after being signed to the practice squad late in 2011. He ended up making 83 tackles in 2012, second most on the team behind D'Qwell Jackson's 119 stops. Robertson played in all 16 games and started three, including Game 15 in Denver when he made 14 tackles.

When the Browns decided to switch to a 3-4 defense this season, Coach Rob Chudzinski penciled in Robertson as the starting inside linebacker next to Jackson. Chudzinski will not be using his eraser in this case.

"To make the team," Robertson said when asked what his goal was in training camp last year.

"Once I played one play, I changed my goals. Once I figured out I could play in this league, I changed my goals for myself."

Robertson said he called his agent, Vince Colo, and instructed him to make a goal board for Robertson. He has a new board this year. He won't say what is on it, but he said it contains eight boxes and only two are statistical. The other six categories are personal, such as effort. He said the goal chart is posted by his mirror at home so he sees it every day. Now that the Browns are in training camp and sequestered in a hotel it sits by the mirror in his room. That's the advantage of a portable goal chart.

Robertson played mainly in passing downs last year when the Browns used five defensive backs. As a linebacker, he had coverage responsibilities, so that part of his job isn't changing. This year, though, as a starter, he'll have other duties.

"This year I'm going to cover the pass, I'm going

to blitz and I'm going to cover the run," Robertson said. "I'll be blitzing a lot more than I did last year.

If (defensive coordinator Ray Horton) calls an allout blitz on first down, we'll feel comfortable because he knows what he's doing."

Most players in the NFL at least were signed as undrafted rookies by some team if they weren't drafted. Robertson didn't even get that opportunity during the NFL lockout of 2011 after four years and 382 tackles at North Texas State. Many undrafted players with talent suffered the same fate two years ago.

Robertson's size was a factor. He was listed as 229 pounds in the Browns' 2012 media guide, but his weight did not deter former General Manager Tom Heckert from signing him to the Browns practice squad on Dec. 19, 2011, and from there it was easy for the Browns to sign him for 2012.

The rest was up to Robertson and he has a message for those who say he is too small. Plus, Horton has been around some smaller yet successful linebackers. Steelers seventh-year linebacker Lawrence Timmons weighs 234 pounds (Horton coached the Steelers defensive backs from 2004 to 2010). For the last two years, Horton was defensive coordinator in Arizona, where he coached 229-pound linebacker Daryl Washington.

"I just ask (critics) if they've played football before and if they understand what the game of football is," Robertson said. "Football is not about how much you weigh or not how strong you are but if you can get to the ball and get the guy down.

That's football."

Robertson watches players such as Washington and Timmons on film.

He doesn't have to watch Jackson because he can learn from him in person.

"You have a guy that probably should have been in the Pro Bowl three times by now," Robertson said. "Anything D'Qwell says, I listen to. He's a great leader.”

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Andy Dalton has taken on a leadership role for the Bengals.

Dalton stepping up in leadership role Young quarterback enjoys taking charge CINCINNATI (AP) — receiver Cobi When Hamilton dropped a sideline pass during a training camp practice, quarterback Andy Dalton sought him out and gave the rookie an encouraging and emphatic slap on the helmet.

Cincinnati's young quarterback is acting more like a leader.

The Bengals made him a team captain last year after coach Marvin Lewis challenged him to be more assertive. Dalton was forced to spend much of his first two seasons just learning the offense and making sure he was doing everything right.

Now, he's making sure everyone around him is doing the right thing, too.

"I feel like I'm not just leading by example out there, I'm also being vocal out there," Dalton said.

"Now that I've played a couple of years, I've got some notches on my belt, so I feel like everybody knows that they can trust me. They know how hard I work and how much I study to get prepared for these games.

"I feel like I'm able to be a really good leader for this, not only offensively, but for everybody as a whole."

If the Bengals are going to end one of the longest playoff victory droughts in NFL history, Dalton is going to have to lead the way.

The second-round pick from TCU is the only Bengals quarterback to reach the playoffs in each of his first two seasons. He has thrown 47 touchdown passes, trailing only Dan Marino (68) and Peyton Manning (52) for most in the first two seasons.

His biggest shortcoming has been two subpar playoff performances resulting in losses at Houston, leaving Cincinnati without a playoff victory since the 1990 season. Dalton overthrew an open A.J. Green in the end zone in the closing minutes of the loss at Houston last season.

He has spent a lot of time working on his footwork in the offseason, helping him become more accurate on deep throws.

He's also more focused on making sure everyone follows the script, which is one of the next steps that coach Marvin Lewis wants to see.

"It's not about Andy, but let's make sure these other 10 guys are exact," Lewis said. "We have a lot of comfort in Andy to get us in the right spots and where we want to go. The other guys now have to adjust and move forward.

To me, that's the thing."

It's been evident during the first six practices of training camp.

"I think I've really taken control of this offense," Dalton said. "I have an understanding of everything that we're

Andrew Slusher (above) hits a tee shot as Nate Uhlenbrock looks on Wednesday.

doing. Everything that they're asking me to do at the line of scrimmage — changing plays, changing protections, changing routes — whatever it may be, I have full control of that.

"All of that is going to make this offense better, and make me better as a player."

The Bengals have given him a couple more options in the passing game, drafting tight end Tyler Eifert in the first round and running back Giovani Bernard in the second. It's partly up to Dalton to make sure it all blends together on the field.

Left tackle Andrew Whitworth pointed out that Dalton got much better from his rookie season to last year, when he threw for 3,669 yards and 27 touchdowns.

"People are trying to rush him along," Whitworth said. "He's a thirdyear quarterback who has started since day one and had success with the greatest of greats, when you go back and look at his statistics compared to the guys that have played this game.

"So sure, there's things he wants to do better, but he's kept up with the progression."

Green has seen a change in Dalton as well — less reluctance to speak up in meetings with offensive coordinator Jay Gruden, for instance.

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Joe Slusher watches a putt Wednesday.

Juniors

Derek Jennings (left) hits from the Continued from page 9 fourth fairway Wednesday at the nine.

Echo Hills Junior Ingle shot an 88, while Club ChampiJoe Slusher finished third onship. with a 94.

Alaina Mikolajewski won the girls title, shooting a 105.

Andrew Slusher won

the boys 13-14 age group, carding a 94 for a one-shot victory over Derek Jennings.

Nate Ulhenbrock finish third with a 96, while Kody Poling was fourth and Jon Irvin took fifth.

AKRON (AP) — In the dark, head-to-head, 11 shots clear of the pack, from rooftops and in every other conceivable way, Tiger Woods has dominated at Firestone Country Club.

He just says it makes him feel comfortable.

"I've done it all different ways, that's the thing," Woods said Wednesday, the day before beginning his run at an eighth win at the Bridgestone Invitational. "Some years I've striped it and have really played well, and other years I've hit it all over the lot and had to be creative. I've chipped and putted and holed out. It's been such a mixed bag."

Woods, coming off a disappointing British Open and steeling for the PGA Championship next week at Oak Hill, headlines a bumper crop of worldclass players who are entered. The 73-player field includes 49 of the top 50 players in the world ranking, including this year's major champions (Adam Scott, Justin Rose, Phil Mickelson), last year's winner (Keegan Bradley) and European stars Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood.

Yet, Woods always seems to grab the spotlight. That's what happens when a player has won more than $9.5 million in just 14 appearances at a single venue.

Woods' first win, in what was then called the NEC Invitational, came in 1999 when he shot a third-round 62 to win in his third appearance, holding off Mickelson by a shot. A year later, Woods' triumphal march to an 11shot victory on the final day was delayed by inclement weather, with his final putt finding the bottom of the cup in almost total darkness. The strobe lights of photographers made it look like a scene from an old movie.

The year after that, Woods overcame Jim Furyk in an epic, sevenhole, sudden-death playoff for his third win in a row at Firestone.

After finishing fourth, tying for fourth and tying for second the next three years, Woods strung together wins in his next four appearances. The win in 2006 is remembered for a wayward 9-iron shot that hit on the cart path near the ninth hole and bounced onto the roof of the clubhouse, the ball being pocketed by a kitchen helper.

Woods won by eight shots in 2007 and then missed the tournament the following year as he recovered from knee surgery. Even that didn't halt his string as he returned in 2009 and took advantage of Padraig Harrington's triple-bogey 8 on the 70th hole to win by four strokes.

"This is one of those courses where, for me over the years, I just have felt very comfortable," Woods said. "I think my record has been pretty good since I've turned pro here."

But, as there always seems to be with Woods since his personal meltdown, there are nagging questions. After streaking to 14 major championship victories, he has failed to win in his last 17 tries.

The latest disappointment came at Muirfield two weeks ago when he seemed in perfect spot to win but faded to a closing 74 and watched rival Mickelson come out of nowhere to swoop in and grab the claret jug.

"I had a chance to win and didn't get it done on Sunday," Woods said.

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Homer Bailey throws a strike Wednesday.

Reds Continued from page 9 had come on the road.

Bailey had allowed just five singles going into the ninth, when Everth Cabrera reached on a fielding error by first baseman Votto leading off the inning. He got Chris Denorfia to fly out before Chase Headley doubled in Cabrera. Baker pulled Bailey, and Aroldis Chapman got the final two outs for his 25th save in 29 chances.

"It's good to get a win," Bailey said. "We didn't want to come in here and get swept. We've been playing and pitching really well; just trying to go out there and end this trip on a good note."

Bailey said he felt fine going into the ninth.

"I cooled down a little bit when they changed pitchers. I definitely wished I could have finished that one," Bailey said. "But you got a pretty good closer coming in behind me."

Bailey (6-10) allowed six hits and one unearned run, struck out seven and walked none.

Baker said Bailey had good command and "a good tempo that helps our team stay sharp behind him. Sheer determination.

Homer really, really wanted it bad because he knew we needed it and he needed it. That was big for us."

Manager Bud Black said the Padres "just couldn't seem to square the fastball up" against Bailey. "He had good movement, pitched well.

He's got that capability.

He's got a good arm."

Headley agreed.

"He always has good velocity but I thought his fastball today had even a little bit more life than it usually does," Headley said. "The pitches you felt like you got to hit, a lot of times you were fouling off because it had such good life, and then he threw his good stuff at you. He made a pitch or threw a good slider on you and you were in trouble. He's one of those guys when he's able to locate his pitches

and throw pretty much everything he has for strikes, it's going to be a tough day. There are some times when you've got to tip your cap and he was pretty good tonight."

Phillips homered to center field off lefty Eric Stults (8-10) leading off the second, his 13th.

The Reds added three more runs in the seventh, all unearned because of third baseman Headley's throwing error on Derrick Robinson's grounder. The error put runners on first and third, and Chris Heisey singled to left to score Zack Cosart, aboard on a leadoff single. Votto followed with a double to right to bring in Robinson and Heisey.

The Reds are off Thursday before opening an eight-game homestand.

"This off day is going to be really big for us," Bailey said. "Especially after a long trip, different time zones. We started off really well. We just couldn't quite seem to squeeze out those wins in L.A., and even here, for a couple of days. It feels good to end it on a good note. You always like traveling after a win."

Stults allowed four runs, one earned, on 10 hits in 6 2-3 innings. He struck out five and walked none.

NOTES: On Friday, the Reds play the first of three games against the NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals. RHP Bronson Arroyo (9-8, 3.26 ERA) is scheduled to start against RHP Shelby Miller (10-7, 2.79). ... The Padres are off Thursday before welcoming the New York Yankees to Petco Park for the first time. Scheduled starters are LHP CC Sabathia (99, 4.65) against RHP Andrew Cashner (7-5, 3.88)....Sunday's Padres starter will be RHP Ian Kennedy, acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks before Wednesday's deadline for lefty reliever Joe Thatcher, a minor leaguer and a 2014 draft pick.

Hyde Continued from page 9 “I expect our players to conduct themselves responsibly and appropriately and they will be held accountable for their actions."

The alleged victim approached police officers early on July 20 and said she was assaulted inside a bar at 303 S. Front St. Police looked into the allegation but Weiner said the case came to an end when she declined to pursue charges.

Besides Hyde, the other players disciplined on July 22 were star cornerback Bradley Roby and freshmen recruits Marcus Baugh, a tight end, and defensive lineman Tim Gardner. Each was involved in a separate incident.

Roby was arrested in Bloomington, Ind., and is facing preliminary charges of misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury for making contact with a bar employee. He was prevented by Meyer

from representing Ohio State at last week's Big Ten football meetings in Chicago.

Baugh was removed from all team activities and also will sit out the first game of the season after being arrested for underage possession of alcohol and possessing a fake ID. Gardner, from Indianapolis was sent home and will not be a part of the 2013 team after he was charged by Columbus police with obstruction of official business.

Meyer has faced withering criticism in recent months for not meting out stiff discipline or controlling his players during his previous tenure as coach at Florida. Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who played for Meyer at Florida, was arrested and charged with murder earlier this year and dozens of Gators players were arrested while Meyer was in charge there.

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Los Angeles Arizona Colorado San Diego San Francisco Tuesday's Games Milwaukee 6, Chicago Cubs 5, 1st game Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 1, 11 innings, 1st game Philadelphia 7, San Francisco 3 Detroit 5, Washington 1 Tampa Bay 5, Arizona 2 Atlanta 11, Colorado 3 N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 2, 10 innings Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 0, 2nd game Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 2, 2nd game San Diego 4, Cincinnati 2 L.A. Dodgers 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Wednesday's Games Detroit 11, Washington 1 Cincinnati 4, San Diego 1 San Francisco at Philadelphia St. Louis at Pittsburgh Arizona at Tampa Bay Colorado at Atlanta N.Y. Mets at Miami Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Dodgers Thursday's Games N.Y. Mets (Harvey 8-2) at Miami (Koehler 2-6), 12:40 p.m.

Arizona (Spruill 0-0) at Texas (Darvish 9-5), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (M.Cain 6-6) at Philadelphia (Hamels 413), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (J.Kelly 1-3) at Pittsburgh (Morton 3-2), 7:05 p.m.

Colorado (Bettis 0-0) at Atlanta (Teheran 7-5), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Nolasco 6-9) at Chicago Cubs (Rusin 10), 8:05 p.m.

Friday's Games L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Arizona, 23; Bruce, Cincinnati, 22; Uggla, Atlanta, 21; Beltran, St. Louis, 19; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 19.

STOLEN BASES—ECabrera, San Diego, 37; Segura, Milwaukee, 31; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 30; CGomez, Milwaukee, 27; Revere, Philadelphia, 22; EYoung, New York, 22; CGonzalez, Colorado, 21; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 21.

PITCHING—Wainwright, St. Louis, 13-6; Corbin, Arizona, 12-2; Lynn, St. Louis, 12-5; Zimmermann, Washington, 12-6; Liriano, Pittsburgh, 11-4; 8 tied at 10.

ERA—Kershaw, Los Angeles, 1.96; Harvey, New York, 2.11; Locke, Pittsburgh, 2.15; Corbin, Arizona, 2.24; Wainwright, St. Louis, 2.51; Leake, Cincinnati, 2.59; Fernandez, Miami, 2.71.

STRIKEOUTS—Harvey, New York, 164; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 156; Samardzija, Chicago, 146; Wainwright, St. Louis, 145; HBailey, Cincinnati, 145; Latos, Cincinnati, 142; GGonzalez, Washington, 139.

SAVES—Kimbrel, Atlanta, 31; Mujica, St. Louis, 30; Grilli, Pittsburgh, 30; RSoriano, Washington, 26; Chapman, Cincinnati, 25; Romo, San Francisco, 24; Cishek, Miami, 22; Parnell, New York, 22; Gregg, Chicago, 22.

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—MiCabrera, Detroit, .359; Trout, Los Angeles, .331; DOrtiz, Boston, .328; Mauer, Minnesota, .326; TorHunter, Detroit, .316; Loney, Tampa Bay, .316; ABeltre, Texas, .312.

RUNS—MiCabrera, Detroit, 78; CDavis, Baltimore, 76; AJones, Baltimore, 73; Trout, Los Angeles, 73; Bautista, Toronto, 70; Encarnacion, Toronto, 69; DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 68.

RBI—MiCabrera, Detroit, 99; CDavis, Baltimore, 99; Encarnacion, Toronto, 84; Fielder, Detroit, 76; AJones, Baltimore, 74; NCruz, Texas, 72; Cano, New York, 70.

HITS—MiCabrera, Detroit, 137; Trout, Los Angeles, 137; Machado, Baltimore, 135; ABeltre, Texas, 132; AJones, Baltimore, 129; Ellsbury, Boston, 126; TorHunter, Detroit, 126.

DOUBLES—Machado, Baltimore, 39; Mauer, Minnesota, 31; Trout, Los Angeles, 31; CDavis, Baltimore, 30; JhPeralta, Detroit, 29; Napoli, Boston, 28; JCastro, Houston, 27; TorHunter, Detroit, 27; Lowrie, Oakland, 27.

TRIPLES—Trout, Los Angeles, 8; Ellsbury, Boston, 7; Drew, Boston, 6; Gardner, New York, 5; DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 5; LMartin, Texas, 5; Kawasaki, Toronto, 4; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 4; McLouth, Baltimore, 4.

HOME RUNS—CDavis, Baltimore, 38; MiCabrera, Detroit, 32; Encarnacion, Toronto, 29; Bautista, Toronto, 25; ADunn, Chicago, 25; NCruz, Texas, 24; Ibanez, Seattle, 24.

STOLEN BASES—Ellsbury, Boston, 39; RDavis, Toronto, 31; Altuve, Houston, 26; McLouth, Baltimore, 25; Andrus, Texas, 24; AlRamirez, Chicago, 23; Trout, Los Angeles, 23.

PITCHING—Scherzer, Detroit, 15-1; Colon, Oakland, 14-3; MMoore, Tampa Bay, 14-3; Tillman, Baltimore, 13-3; Masterson, Cleveland, 12-7; FHernandez, Seattle, 11-4; CWilson, Los Angeles, 11-6; Verlander, Detroit, 11-8.

ERA—FHernandez, Seattle, 2.34; Colon, Oakland, 2.50; Kuroda, New York, 2.51; AniSanchez, Detroit, 2.59; Sale, Chicago, 2.69; Darvish, Texas, 2.80; Iwakuma, Seattle, 2.87.

STRIKEOUTS—Darvish, Texas, 172; Scherzer, Detroit, 164; FHernandez, Seattle, 158; Masterson, Cleveland, 153; Sale, Chicago, 149; Verlander, Detroit, 138; DHolland, Texas, 135.

SAVES—JiJohnson, Baltimore, 36; MRivera, New York, 33; Nathan, Texas, 32; Balfour, Oakland, 28; GHolland, Kansas City, 27; AReed, Chicago, 26; Rodney, Tampa Bay, 26.

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W L Pct GB 63 45 .583 — Oakland Texas 58 49 .542 4½ Seattle 50 56 .472 12 48 57 .457 13½ Los Angeles Houston 35 70 .333 26½ Tuesday's Games Cleveland 7, Chicago White Sox 4 Baltimore 4, Houston 3 Detroit 5, Washington 1 Tampa Bay 5, Arizona 2 Boston 8, Seattle 2 Texas 14, L.A. Angels 11, 10 innings Kansas City 7, Minnesota 2 Toronto 5, Oakland 0 L.A. Dodgers 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Wednesday's Games Detroit 11, Washington 1 Toronto 5, Oakland 2, 10 innings Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Houston at Baltimore Arizona at Tampa Bay Seattle at Boston L.A. Angels at Texas Kansas City at Minnesota N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Dodgers Thursday's Games Chicago White Sox (Sale 6-10) at Cleveland (Masterson 12-7), 12:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Shields 5-7) at Minnesota (Diamond 5-9), 1:10 p.m.

Arizona (Spruill 0-0) at Texas (Darvish 9-5), 7:05 p.m.

Houston (Lyles 4-4) at Baltimore (B.Norris 6-9), 7:05 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 11-4) at Boston (Dempster 6-8), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Jo.Johnson 1-7) at L.A. Angels (Richards 2-4), 10:05 p.m.

Friday's Games Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Arizona at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Toronto at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Reds-Padres Boxscore REDS 4, PADRES 1 San Diego ab r h bi ab r h bi DRonsn cf 4 1 1 0 EvCarr ss 4 1 0 0 Heisey lf 5 1 2 1 Denorfi lf 4 0 1 0 Votto 1b 4 0 1 2 Headly 3b 4 0 1 1 Phillips 2b 5 1 3 1 Alonso 1b 4 0 2 0 Bruce rf 4 0 1 0 Venale rf 3 0 0 0 Frazier 3b 4 0 0 0 Guzmn ph 1 0 0 0 Cozart ss 4 1 2 0 Gyorko 2b 3 0 0 0 CMiller c 3 0 1 0 Amarst cf 3 0 2 0 HBaily p 3 0 0 0 RRiver c 3 0 0 0 Chpmn p 0 0 0 0 Stults p 2 0 0 0 Vincent p 0 0 0 0 Kotsay ph 1 0 0 0 Mikolas p 0 0 0 0 Hynes p 0 0 0 0 36 4 11 4 Totals 32 1 6 1 Totals Cincinnati 010 000 300—4 San Diego 000 000 001—1 E—Votto (12), Headley (7). DP—Cincinnati 2. LOB— Cincinnati 9, San Diego 4. 2B—Votto (23), Headley (22).

HR—Phillips (13). CS—D.Robinson (4). S—H.Bailey.

IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Bailey W,6-10 8 1-3 6 1 0 0 7 Chapman S 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 San Diego Stults L,8-10 6 2-3 10 4 1 0 5 Vincent 1 1-3 1 0 0 0 3 Mikolas 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 Hynes 1-3 0 0 0 1 0 HBP—by Mikolas (C.Miller). PB—R.Rivera.

Umpires—Home, Gerry Davis; First, John Tumpane; Second, Brian Knight; Third, Mark Carlson.

T—2:47. A—26,450 (42,524).

Cincinnati

MLB Leaders TODAY'S MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—CJohnson, Atlanta, .341; Cuddyer, Colorado, .331; YMolina, St. Louis, .330; Craig, St. Louis, .318; Votto, Cincinnati, .317; Segura, Milwaukee, .317; Scutaro, San Francisco, .314.

RUNS—MCarpenter, St. Louis, 79; Votto, Cincinnati, 73; CGonzalez, Colorado, 72; Choo, Cincinnati, 71; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 66; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 66; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 66.

RBI—Goldschmidt, Arizona, 85; Phillips, Cincinnati, 82; Craig, St. Louis, 79; Bruce, Cincinnati, 74; CGonzalez, Colorado, 70; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 69; DBrown, Philadelphia, 69; FFreeman, Atlanta, 69.

HITS—Segura, Milwaukee, 132; Votto, Cincinnati, 127; MCarpenter, St. Louis, 126; Craig, St. Louis, 124; DanMurphy, New York, 122; DWright, New York, 122; Bruce, Cincinnati, 120; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 120.

DOUBLES—MCarpenter, St. Louis, 32; Bruce, Cincinnati, 31; YMolina, St. Louis, 30; Rizzo, Chicago, 30; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 28; Posey, San Francisco, 28; Desmond, Washington, 27; GParra, Arizona, 27.

TRIPLES—CGomez, Milwaukee, 9; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 9; Segura, Milwaukee, 8; Span, Washington, 7; CGonzalez, Colorado, 6; DWright, New York, 6; Hechavarria, Miami, 5.

HOME RUNS—PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 27; CGonzalez, Colorado, 26; DBrown, Philadelphia, 24; Goldschmidt,

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The 154 players who have qualified for the 95th PGA Championship, to be played at Oak Hill Country Club. Players listed only in first category for which they are eligible. Two spots are being held for the winners of the Bridgestone Invitational and RenoTahoe Open if they are not already eligible. Otherwise, they will go to the alternates: PGA CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS: Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Martin Kaymer, Y.E. Yang, Padraig Harrington, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Shaun Micheel, Rich Beem, David Toms, Davis Love III, Mark Brooks.

MASTERS CHAMPIONS (5 years): Adam Scott, Bubba Watson, Charl Schwartzel, Angel Cabrera.

U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONS (5 years): Justin Rose, Webb Simpson, Graeme McDowell, Lucas Glover.

BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONS (5 years): Ernie Els, Darren Clarke, Stewart Cink.

2012 SENIOR PGA CHAMPION: Kohki Idoki.

TOP 15 AND TIES FROM 2012 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: David Lynn, Ian Poulter, Carl Pettersson, Jamie Donaldson, Peter Hanson, Steve Stricker, Ben Curtis, Tim Clark, Geoff Ogilvy.

TOP 20 FROM 2013 PGA NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: J.C. Anderson, Danny Balin, Mark Brown, Caine Fitzgerald, Bob Gaus, Kirk Hanefeld, Rob Labritz, Jeff Martin, David McNabb, David Muttitt, Rod Perry, Ryan Polzin, Lee Rhind, Mark Sheftic, Sonny Skinner, Mike Small, Stuart Smith, Jeff Sorenson, Bob Sowards, Chip Sullivan.

TOP 70 IN PGA TOUR EARNINGS FROM 2012 BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL THROUGH 2013 CANADIAN OPEN: Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar, Dustin Johnson, Bill Haas, Billy Horschel, Sergio Garcia, Nick Watney, Jason Day, Ryan Moore, Jonas Blixt, Kevin Streelman, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk, Jimmy Walker, Boo Weekley, Hunter Mahan, D.A. Points, Harris English, Luke Donald, Charles Howell III, Robert Garrigus, Brendon de Jonge, Jordan Spieth, Scott Stallings, Graham DeLaet, Russell Henley, John Merrick, Charlie Beljan, Martin Laird, Scott Piercy, David Lingmerth, Ken Duke, Chris Kirk, Josh Teater, Sang-Moon Bae, Michael Thompson, Rickie Fowler, Ryan Palmer, Jason Dufner, Bo Van Pelt, Kyle Stanley, Brian Gay, Charley Hoffman, Roberto Castro, Jason Kokrak, Chris Stroud, Kevin Chappell, John Huh, Kevin Stadler, Marc Leishman, Matt Every.

RYDER CUP PLAYERS FROM 2012 IF STILL IN THE TOP 100 IN THE WORLD RANKING: Nicolas Colsaerts, Paul Lawrie, Francesco Molinari.

PGA TOUR WINNERS SINCE THE 2012 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Tommy Gainey, Scott Brown, Derek Ernst, Woody Austin.

SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PGA OF AMERICA: Tom Watson, Paul McGinley, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thomas Bjorn, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Paul Casey, K.J. Choi, George Coetzee, Gonzalo FernandezCastano, Marcus Fraser, Hiroyuki Fujita, Stephen Gallacher, Branden Grace, Luke Guthrie, Mikko Ilonen, Ryo Ishikawa, Freddie Jacobson, Thongchai Jaidee, Scott Jamieson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Brendan Jones, Brooks Koepka, Pablo Larrazabal, Shane Lowry, Joost Luiten, Matteo Manassero, Hideki Matsuyama, Alex Noren, Thorbjorn Olesen, Richie Ramsay, Brett Rumford, Marcel Siem, John Senden, Henrik Stenson, Richard Sterne, Peter Uihlein, Jaco Van Zyl, Jimmy Walker, Marc Warren, Bernd Wiesberger, Danny Willet, Chris Wood, ALTERNATES: David Hearn, Matt Jones, J.J. Henry, Jeff Overton, John Rollins, Richard Lee, Pat Perez, Jeff Maggert, Patrick Reed, William McGirt.

PGA Junior Scores Junior PGA Championship Scores Wednesday At Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C. Girls' Division - 6,130 yards Boys' Division - 7,040 yards Second Round Girls Sama Wagner, Windermere, Fla. 67-71—138 70-69—139 Kristen Gillman, Austin, Texas Abbey Carlson, Lake Mary, Fla. 71-69—140 Megan Khang, Rockland, Mass.

70-70—140 Mariel Galdiano, Pearl City, Hawaii 72-69—141 Shannon Brooks, Vienna, Va. 70-72—142 Gigi Stoll, Beaverton, Ore. 75-68—143 Kelly Whaley, Farmington, Conn. 75-68—143 Allisen Corpuz, Honolulu, Hawaii 71-72—143 Brittany Fan, Pearl City, Hawaii 71-72—143 Amy Lee, Brea, Calif.

71-72—143 Isabella DiLisio, Hatfield, Pa. 76-68—144 Madison Kerley, Scottsdale, Ariz. 73-71—144 Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. 73-71—144 Roby. Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif. 70-74—144 H. O'Sullivan, Paradise Valley, Ariz. 74-71—145 Gabrielle Barker, Caldwell, Idaho 72-73—145 Yu Liu, CHINA 76-70—146 Erica Herr, New Hope, Pa. 75-71—146 Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. 74-72—146 Sirene Blair, South Jordan, Utah 73-73—146 Brooke Ferrell, Edgerton, Wis. 75-72—147 Binny Lee, Frisco, Texas 72-75—147 Jessica Porvasnik, Hinckley, Ohio 71-76—147 Cheyenne Knight, Aledo, Texas 79-69—148 Shannon Aubert, FRANCE 77-71—148 C.Amelia Legaspi, Temecula, Calif. 77-71—148 B. Tardy, Peachtree Corners, Ga. 75-73—148 Shawn Rennegarbe, Addieville, Ill. 73-75—148 Katy Harris, St. Simons Island, Ga. 72-76—148 Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga. 71-77—148 K. Tsukiyama, West New York, N.J. 69-79—148 Rachel Dai, Milton, Ga. 75-74—149 Haylee Harford, Leavittsburg, Ohio 75-74—149 K. Gallagher, Greenwood, Miss.

74-75—149 Shannon Gramley, Sharon, Pa. 74-75—149 E. Albrecht, Ormond Beach, Fla. 72-77—149 Jordy LaBarbera, Allen, Texas 79-71—150 Katie Page, Louisville, Ky. 77-73—150 C. Knster, Mendota Heights, Minn. 76-74—150 Jordan Webb, Frankfort, Ky. 71-79—150 Phoebe Mattana, Demarest, N.J. 76-75—151 M. Rose Hamilton, Louisville, Ky. 78-74—152 Lauren Waller, Canonsburg, Pa. 77-75—152 Aya Johnson, N. Muskegon, Mich. 76-76—152 Nikki Long, San Antonio, Texas 76-76—152 Samantha Griffith, Ootlewah, Tenn. 75-77—152 T. Coleman, San Antonio, Texas 73-79—152 K. Sllivan, Colorado Springs, Colo. 73-79—152 Morgan Gonzales, Chandler, Ariz. 70-82—152 Anna Zhou, Palo Alto, Calif.

83-70—153 Kasey Torres, Los Angeles, Calif. 81-72—153 Michelle Xie, Palo Alto, Calif.

78-75—153 August Kim, St. Augustine, Fla. 77-76—153

Bryana Nguyen, Columbia, Md. Emma Allen, Broken Arrow, Okla.

E. Goldenstein, Chesterfield, Mo. Haley Thiele, Wahoo, Neb. Elaine Wood, Spanish Fort, Ala. Anni Heck, Eagan, Minn.

Maddie Luitwieler, Katy, Texas Maddy McDanel, Aliquippa, Pa. Shania Berger, Socorro, N.M. Katie Kim, Riverwoods, Ill. A. Bovender, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Jackie Rogowicz, Yardley, Pa. Rachel Corry, Ridgefield, Conn.

Morgan Nadaline, Anderson, Ind. Jenny Buchanan, Loudonville, N.Y. J. Sindlinger, Charles City, Iowa Marissa Grillo, Avon, Conn.

Felicia Davenport, Columbus, Ohio Miranda Greene, Bellbrook, Ohio M. Frerking, Blue Springs, Mo. Valentina Haupt, Weston, Fla. M. Del Monaco, Little Valley, N.Y .

Elizabeth Gudas, Osterville, Mass.

Emily Doyle, Horseheads, N.Y.

81-73—154 80-74—154 76-78—154 80-75—155 79-76—155 74-81—155 78-78—156 76-80—156 74-82—156 79-78—157 80-79—159 78-81—159 83-78—161 81-80—161 86-76—162 80-83—163 83-82—165 81-85—166 83-84—167 84-84—168 87-82—169 87-83—170 86-86—172 92-87—179

Boys' Division Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla.

65-71—136 Jacob Solomon, Dublin, Calif.

68-69—137 D. Armstrong, Brentwood, Tenn.

71-67—138 Sam Stevens, Wichita, Kan. 66-72—138 Michael Perras, Pasadena, Texas 72-67—139 Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla. 71-68—139 Doug Ghim, Arlington Heights, Ill. 71-68—139 Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. 70-69—139 Isaiah Logue, Fairfield, Pa. 70-70—140 Tyler McDaniel, Manchester, Ky. 70-70—140 John Oda, Honolulu, Hawaii 70-70—140 Spencer Reed, Louisville, Ky. 70-70—140 C. Champ, Sacramento, Calif.

68-72—140 Isaac Merry, Las Cruces, N.M. 73-68—141 Addison Coll, Arlington, Va. 72-69—141 Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. 72-69—141 Ryan Gronlund, Pleasanton, Calif. 71-70—141 Edwin Yi, Beaumont, Calif.

74-68—142 Qi Wen Wong, SINGAPORE 72-70—142 Thomas Johnson, Norman, Okla. 70-72—142 Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas 68-74—142 Philip Barbaree, Shreveport, La. 72-71—143 Thad Obecny II, Wheeling, W.Va. 72-71—143 Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. 74-70—144 Andrew Morrison, Edgerton, Wis. 74-70—144 Benjamin Griffin, Chapel Hill, N.C. 72-72—144 B. Thornberry, Olive Branch, Miss. 72-72—144 John Lazor, Westwood, Mass.

78-67—145 Blake Prince, East Liverpool, Ohio 76-69—145 Eric Ansett, Spokane, Wash.

75-70—145 Pureun Kim, Gainesville, FL 74-71—145 Jake Leavitt, Woodstock, Md. 72-73—145 William Gordon, Davidson, N.C. 70-75—145 Matthew Walker, Ottumwa, Iowa 76-70—146 Zachary Bauchou, Forest, Va. 75-71—146 Jacob Joiner, Leesburg, Ga. 75-71—146 Zac Dittmer, Kansas City, Mo. 73-73—146 J. Siegfried, Town and Country, Mo. 73-73—146 Sean Murphy, Decatur, Ga. 71-75—146 Rylee Reinertson, Gibbon, Neb. 77-70—147 Ryan Grider, Lewisville, Texas 74-73—147 Nathan Zhao, Fullerton, Calif.

74-73—147 Josh Gliege, Eagle, Idaho 71-76—147 Will Grimmer, Cincinnati, Ohio 71-76—147 Dylan Meyer, Evansville, Ind. 69-78—147 Jacob Bishop, Edmond, Okla.

78-70—148 Kyle Mitsunaga, Boise, Idaho 78-70—148 George Qian, Bettendorf, Iowa 77-71—148 Jefferson Kao, Walnut, Calif.

75-73—148 Jeremy Paton, ENGLAND 73-75—148 R. Young, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 80-69—149 Trey Winstead, Baton Rouge, La. 78-71—149 Mark Reilly, Babylon, N.Y. 77-72—149 D. Kuehler, N. Smyrna Beach, Fla. 76-73—149 Solomon Park, Chandler, Ariz.

75-74—149 J. Bohannon, Southfield, Mich.

77-73—150 C. Mody, Monmouth Junction, N.J. 76-74—150 Matthew Cioffi, New Castle, Pa. 75-75—150 Charlie Duensing, Sandy, Utah 75-75—150 Connor Flach, Ellicott City, Md. 75-75—150 Sam Humphreys, Edmond, Okla. 70-80—150 Corey Lockridge, Lexington, Ky. 79-72—151 Christian Zimm, Naples, Fla. 76-75—151 Ti. Conover, Holly Springs, N.C. 74-77—151 K. "Wesley" Hunter, Mobile, Ala. 76-76—152 Clark Tiller, Zionsville, Ind. 73-79—152 Charles Musto, Sterling, Va. 77-76—153 Kenny Mleko, Arlington Heights, Ill. 76-77—153 Jacob Henny, Norwalk, Conn.

75-79—154 Jack Holmgren, Wayzata, Minn.

79-76—155 Charles Griffin, Martinez, Ga. 77-78—155 Trey Petitt, Lincoln, Neb. 79-78—157 Aaron Simone, Niskayuna, N.Y. 79-78—157 Michael Lee, Manlius, N.Y. 78-80—158 Patrick Hinkson, Lyndonville, N.Y. 79-81—160 Max Rispler, Alto, Mich.

77-83—160 C. De La Cruz, San Antonio, Texas 81-80—161 Benjamin Moore, Englewood, Colo. 85-83—168

Basketball

WNBA Glance Women’s National Basketball Association At A Glance All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Chicago 12 5 .706 — Atlanta 11 5 .688 ½ Washington 9 9 .500 3½ Indiana 8 9 .471 4 New York 7 11 .389 5½ Connecticut 4 12 .250 7½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Minnesota 14 3 .824 Los Angeles 12 6 .667 Phoenix 9 9 .500 Seattle 7 10 .412 San Antonio 6 12 .333 Tulsa 6 14 .300 Tuesday's Games No games scheduled Wednesday's Games New York at Washington Thursday's Games Indiana at Connecticut, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Friday's Games San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Tulsa, 8 p.m.

Washington at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

GB — 2½ 5½ 7 8½ 9½

Soccer

MLS Standings Major League Soccer At A Glance All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE L T Pts GF W Sporting KC 10 6 6 36 31 New York 10 7 5 35 33 Montreal 10 5 5 35 32 Philadelphia 9 6 7 34 33 New England 8 7 6 30 27 Houston 8 6 6 30 23 Chicago 7 9 4 25 25 Columbus 6 10 5 23 24 Toronto FC 3 10 8 17 19 D.C. 2 15 4 10 10

GA 21 27 29 30 19 20 30 27 29 35

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Real Salt Lake 11 7 4 37 36 24 Portland 8 3 10 34 31 20 Colorado 9 7 7 34 28 24 Los Angeles 10 9 3 33 32 27 Vancouver 9 7 5 32 33 29 FC Dallas 8 5 8 32 27 27 Seattle 8 7 4 28 24 22 San Jose 7 9 6 27 23 33 Chivas USA 4 12 5 17 19 37 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Wednesday's Games Roma at MLS All-Stars, 9 p.m.

Saturday's Games New York at Sporting Kansas City, 6:30 p.m.

Montreal at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Columbus at Houston, 9 p.m.

Real Salt Lake at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Chivas USA at San Jose, 10 p.m.

FC Dallas at Seattle FC, 10:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Portland, 11 p.m.

Sunday's Games Toronto FC at New England, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 10 Seattle FC at Toronto FC, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.

New York at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.

D.C. United at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Montreal at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

New England at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.

Houston at Real Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 11 Los Angeles at FC Dallas, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Chivas USA, 11 p.m.

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BY FRANCES DRAKE For Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're full of bright ideas today, and you have lots of energy to meet new people. A neighbor, relative or siblings might surprise you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Impulse shopping might grab you today. (Keep your receipts.) However, you also might see new ways of making money. If so, this window of opportunity will be brief. Act fast.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You feel a bit impatient today because you want things to happen. Don't worry, you won't be disappointed. Expect surprises and detours. (Be wise, and give yourself extra time.)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Surprising secrets might be revealed today. These might be secrets about you or someone else. Either way, stay light on your feet and be discreet.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your experiences dealing with others in groups will yield a few surprises today. You might meet someone unusual or something rather amazing might happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your relations with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs are unpredictable today. However, if someone offers you an opportunity, act quickly because this window will be brief. (You'll have to think on your feet.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your routine will vary today because sudden opportunities to travel might fall in your lap. Or you might meet someone unusual, from a different background or another country, or a lively discussion will amaze you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Keep on top of details regarding shared property, banking, taxes, debt and loans. Something unexpected could be brewing. Make sure you know what it is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Someone close to you might surprise you in some way today. (This person is probably a female.) Whatever happens might make you feel freer or younger.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The introduction of new technology could be one reason something is different at work today. Or computer crashes and technological glitches might occur. It's not a typical day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Love at first sight might blossom for some of you. (Eyes across a crowded room.) Spontaneous invitations to social events are likely. Say yes!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Something unusual or different will happen at home today. Your routine will change. Unexpected company might show up at your door, or a party might break out. (Stock the fridge.)

YOU BORN TODAY You are versatile, adaptable and light on your feet. You are always quick to see things from many views and directions. Because of this, you are resourceful and comfortable with an unconventional lifestyle.

Your strength is knowing your limitations. This actually gives you confidence. Make time and effort to study or learn something valuable this year, because you will not regret it.

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U.S. limbo for Nazi suspects ordered out

BY RANDY HERSCHAFT Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least 10 suspected Nazi war criminals ordered deported by the United States never left the country, according to an Associated Press review of Justice Department data and four are living in the U.S. today. All remained eligible for public benefits such as Social Security until they exhausted appeals, and in one case even beyond.

Quiet American legal limbo was the fate of all 10 men uncovered in the AP review. The reason: While the U.S. wanted them out, no other country was willing to take them in.

That’s currently the case of Vladas Zajanckauskas in Sutton, Massachusetts. It’s the case of Theodor Szehinskyj in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Of Jakiw Palij in New York City. And of John Kalymon in Troy, Michigan.

All have been in the same areas for years, stripped of citizenship and ordered deported, yet able to carry out their lives in familiar surroundings.

Dozens of other Nazi war crimes suspects in the U.S. were also entitled to Social Security and other public benefits for years as they fought deportation.

The United States can deport people over evidence of involvement in Nazi war crimes, but cannot put such people on trial because the alleged crimes did not take place on American soil. The responsibility to prosecute would lie with the countries where the crimes were committed or ordered if the suspects ever end up there.

In the 34 years since the Justice Department created an office to find and deport Nazi suspects, the agency has initiated legal proceedings against 137 people. Less than half at least 66 have been removed by deportation, extradition or voluntary departure.

At least 20 died while their cases were pending.

In at least 20 other cases, U.S. officials agreed not to pursue or enforce deportation orders, often because of poor health, according to a 2008 report by the Justice Department. In some cases, the U.S. government agreed not to file deportation proceedings in exchange for cooperation in other investigations, the report said.

But the key stumbling block has been the lack of political will by countries in Europe to accept those ordered to leave.

“Without any doubt, the greatest single frustration has been our inability, in quite a number of cases now, to carry out the deportation orders that we’ve won in federal courts. We can’t carry them out because governments of Europe refuse to take these people back,” Eli Rosenbaum, the longtime head of the Justice Department agency charged with investigating accused Nazi war criminals, said in the 2011 documentary “Elusive Justice: The Search for Nazi War Criminals.”

Justice officials declined to make Rosenbaum available for an interview.

The four men still living in the U.S despite deportation orders have all exhausted appeals: Zajanckauskas, 97, remains in Massachusetts 11 years after authorities first began the denaturalization process. He was ordered deported to his native Lithuania in 2007, and ran out of appeals in 2010 but remains in the U.S. because other countries, including Lithuania, won’t accept him, Rosenbaum has said. Zajanck-

auskas took part in the “brutal liquidation” of the Warsaw Ghetto, according to Rosenbaum. Zajanckauskas, who didn’t return a message from the AP, has denied being in Warsaw at the time.

Szehinskyj, 89, remains in Pennsylvania nearly 14 years after DOJ began a case against him. He was denaturalized and ordered deported to his native Ukraine, Poland or Germany, and exhausted all appeals in 2006. The Department of Justice has said no country has been willing to accept him. Authorities say Szehinskyj was an armed guard at Nazi concentration camps in Germany and Poland, a claim he has denied. Szehinskyj’s attorney didn’t return messages from the AP. Palij, 89, remains in New York 11 years after the DOJ initiated a case against him and seven years after he exhausted appeals. Court records say Palij born in a part of Poland that is now part of Ukraine was an armed guard at an SS slave labor camp for Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland until at least the spring of 1943, and helped to keep prisoners from escaping. Palij has denied the accusations. The original order deporting Palij to Ukraine has been amended to allow deportation to Germany, Poland or any other country willing to accept him. Justice officials say none has been willing. A man who answered the phone at Palij’s number had trouble hearing and could not carry out a phone conversation. A woman who answered the phone at the office of Palij’s attorney said he does not speak to reporters.

Kalymon, 92, is still in Michigan despite exhausting appeals earlier this year in a process that took nine years. Prosecutors said Kalymon, who was born in Poland, was a member of the Nazi-sponsored Ukrainian Auxiliary Police in Lviv, which rounded up Jews and imprisoned them. Prosecutors said Kalymon also shot Jews. He was ordered deported to Ukraine, Poland, Germany or any other country that would take him. His attorney, Elias Xenos (TSX:XNS) , said his client was a teenage boy who was essentially guarding a sack of coal.

“That’s not the government’s position, of course.

But they’ve run out of true persecutors, and they are trying to now prosecute people on the fringes,” Xenos said.

He said he is not aware of any country that has agreed to take Kalymon, who he said has Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

In Poland, prosecutor Grzegorz Malisiewicz said an investigation of Kalymon was closed in January because authorities couldn’t definitively tie him to crimes committed in 1942. In Germany, Munich prosecutors have been investigating Kalymon on suspicion of murder since 2010.

Efraim Zuroff, chief Nazi hunter for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, said many countries lack the political will to accept suspected Nazi criminals who have been ordered deported: “I don’t think it’s any lack of effort by the American government.”

Germany has taken the position that people involved in Nazi crimes must be prosecuted, no matter how old or infirm, as it did in the case of retired Ohio autoworker John Demjanjuk. He died last year at age 91 while appealing his conviction of being an accessory to 28,060 murders while a guard at the Sobibor

death camp.

Before that case, Germany had been reluctant to prosecute Nazi war crimes suspects who weren’t German citizens, said Stephen Paskey, a former Justice Department attorney who worked on the Demjanjuk and Zajanckauskas cases.

Germany has also resisted accepting those who are ordered deported because, like other countries, it doesn’t want to be seen as a refuge for those with Nazi pasts, the Department of Justice said.

The case of Johann Leprich fell into that category.

Authorities said Leprich, of Clinton Township, Michigan, served as an armed guard at a Nazi camp in Austria during World War II. He was 78 when he was ordered deported in 2003. Germany, Hungary and Leprich’s native Romania which passed a law in 2002 barring the entry of war crimes suspects all refused to accept him. A technical issue related to deportation Leprich’s order allowed him to remain eligible for public benefits until he died in 2013, although for unclear reasons he stopped receiving them long before that.

According to AP’s analysis of DOJ records, five other Nazi suspects were ordered deported but remained in the U.S. until they died because no country was willing to take them: — Osyp Firishchak, 93, of Chicago, died last November, nine months after exhausting appeals. A U.S. judge concluded that Firishchak had lied when he said he was not a member of the Ukrainian Auxiliary Police, which helped Nazis arrest Jews in large numbers and sent them to labor and death camps. He was born in territory that was then Czechoslovakia and is now part of the Ukraine. He was ordered deported to Ukraine in 2007.

—Anton Tittjung, of Wisconsin, died last year at age 87. Born in a part of the former Yugoslavia that is now Croatia, he was accused of being an armed guard at the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria and was ordered deported to Croatia in 1994. He said he was not a Nazi. He exhausted his appeals in 2001 but remained in the U.S. because Croatia would not accept him, saying he was neither born there nor a citizen of Croatia, according to a DOJ report. The U.S. also asked Austria and Germany to accept him; both refused.

—Mykola Wasylyk spent most of his American years in the Catskills region, 90 miles north of New York City, and died in North Port, Florida, in 2010 at age 86.

He exhausted his appeals in 2004. He was born in former Polish territory that is now part of Ukraine. Prosecutors say he was an armed guard at two forced labor camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, but he claimed he was unaware that prisoners there were persecuted. The United States ordered him deported to Ukraine.At Wasylyk’s request, the DOJ amended the order to seek to deport him first to Switzerland. Neither country took him in.

—Michael Negele, died in St. Peters, Missouri, in 2008 at age 87. He was ordered deported to his native Romania or to Germany in 2003, and he exhausted appeals in June 2004. Neither country was willing to take him, the DOJ said.

—Bronislaw Hajda, died in Schiller Park, Illinois, in 2005 at age 80. He was ordered deported to his native Poland or Germany in 1998, and his appeals process ended in 2001. But both countries repeatedly refused to accept him, authorities said.

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PIQUA, 426 Brentwood Ave, Thursday, Friday & Saturday rday 9am-5pm, furniture, hunting ng & fishing items, dishes, knick knacks, candles, eagles, deer statues, something for everyveryone!!

PIQUA, 4921 West Brown own Road, Thursday Friday 9-5pm 5pm Saturday 9-2pm, 4 families, ilies, furniture, golf cart, corn/pellet pellet stove, wood-burning stove, ove, used garage door operators, tors, crafts, generator, nice and new baby items, baby/adult clothlothing, miscellaneous.

PIQUA, 620 Wood Street, FriP IQUA, 6 20 W ood S treet, F riday 8-5pm, Saturday 8-1pm, 1pm, Lots of furniture, couch,, recliner, coffee table, kitchen n table, lamps and more, home e decor items.

PIQUA, 715 North Downing ning Street, Saturday only, 9-? girl's, Boy's clothes, junior g irl's, Boyd's resin, NASCAR items, ems, Eagles & Steeler football tball items, boy's bike, RCA 6 disc stereo, PS3 & XBox games, mes, toys, miscellaneous.

PIQUA, 729 South Street,, Friday & Saturday, 9-4, Sunday, nday, 9-3. Stand up air compressor, ssor, 350 Windsor engine, miscelscellaneous tools, semi chrome ome smoke stacks, kitchen sink with faucet, pedestal sink with faucet, Christmas decorations, ions, men's & women's clothing, hing, miscellaneous household items, books PLEASANT HILL 7131, 7110, 7504 Cox Road and 656 Johnohnson Road Thursday, Friday, day, and Saturday 8am-4pm Bass boat, motorcycle, knives, cameras, HP notebook, material, erial, patterns, crafting supplies, s all s, plus size women's, baby girl/boy, men medium-XL, juniors size 1/medium, tools, fishChristmas yard decoraiing, ng, C h r i s tm a s ya rd d ecorations, toys, shoes, 170 gallon allon aquarium , and tons more! e!

PIQUA 921 Covington Ave ve (in the alley at the back of house). ouse).

Friday 10am-4pm. Books, toys, households, clothing, misceliscellaneous.

PIQUA, 1020 North Sunset unset Drive, (Eagles nest)Thursday, sday, Friday, Saturday 9-4pm, Vera Bradley purses, shoes, juniors uniors clothes, many household items, PIQUA, 1249 Severs Drive, D Th ur sd ay , A u gu st 1, 9-4 .

Tools, circular saw, weight eight strengthening t thening tower, Airr Soft S ft guns, yo-yo's, sports jerseys, seys, ice cream freezer, picnic basket, miscellaneous.

PIQUA, 1419 Plum Street, treet, Thursday, Friday, Saturday ay 94pm, clothes, baby, men,, women, shoes, purses, cow items, rooster items, glasses, sses, dishes, tools, too much to o list!

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Must have 3 years experierience in electrical trades. Day D shift. No travel. Applicant ant must pass background check, drug screening. 60 day review temp to hire. re.

Medical/ life insurance benenefits, retirement package.

Email: essers@watchtv.net et

Government Gover nment & Federal Jobs obs

POLICE OFFICER The City of Sidney Ohio is accepting applications for Police Officer untilil 5 5pm AuPo lice Of ficer unt pm A ugust 30, 2013. Current wage age for this position is $48,171.34, annually plus up $ 48, 8 171.

1 34, an nually p lus u p $1800 Education Bonus to $ 18 00 Ed uc ati on B onu us and up to $1700 Fitness BoB nus. An applicant will be tested on Saturday, Septemmber 14th or Sunday, Septemmber 15th. The candidate ate must pass the physical fitf ness test eligible n ess te st tto o be el i gib le to take the written examination. on.

Requirement: * Age of twenty-one (21) and no older than their thirty-fifth fth (35) birthday * High School Diploma or GED equivalent * U.S. Citizen * Valid driver’s license * Resident of Shelby Co. or adjunct County within 12 months An information packet with ith application, job description on and benefit summary may ay be obtained from the recepeptionist in the Municipal Buildlding, 201 W. Poplar Street eet Sidney Ohio 45365, M-F -F 8am-5pm or by visiting s g our o w e b s i t e a t www.sidneyoh.com Resumes willll no nott b be accepted. su mes wi e acc epted ed.

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TROY 1791 Lakeshore Drive Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9am-5pm Cafe ttable able and 3 chairs, clothing, end games, bed, and ttables, ables, g ames, yyouth outh be d, a nd numerous other n umerous ot her iitems tems TROY 919 Branford ((off North Dorset) Thursday, Friday 9am5pm, and Saturday 9am-12pm 2pm Multifamily Sale Household Mu lti fa mil y S ale Ho us e ho ld items, books, puzzles, ssome ome jewelry,, kids and adu adult jewelry lt clothing, hing, curtains, double stroller, and much more. Great prices! es!

TROY Willow Point Court ourt Neighborhood (follow signs ns off South Stanfield Road) Thursday Only 8:30am-6pm 6pm Downsizing sale, antiques,, furniture, household and toddler ddler items. No Early Birds TROY, 1580 North Dorset orset Road, Saturday Only 9-noon, noon, Mid County Church of Christ, hrist, Annual Giveaway, all types es of items, household, books, school supplies, clothing, tools, ools, YES ITS ALL FREE!!!

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Water Plant Operator Class I Responsible for shift operaraatt tthe Water Treatttions io ns a he W at er T re at a ment Plant. Visit City Hall, all, 201 W Poplar St, Sidney OR www.sidneyoh.com for qualialifications, application, benenefits summary & job descripiption. Salary: $21.08 - $27.28 28 D dline August 23, 2013..

Deadline EOE

Wanted Help W anted General HIRING NOW GENERAL LABOR plus CDL TRUCK DRIVERS Training provided Excellent wage & benefits s Apply at 15 Industry Park Ct Tipp City (937)667-6772 2 MILLIGAN CONSTRUCTION CO: Is currently seeking to fill the following positions: Pipe Foreman Heavy Equipment Operator or Pipe Layer

Automotive

General Labor

PIQUA 338 Wilson Ave Thursday only 9am-4pm!

Tools, adult clothes, puzzles, zzles, books, dvds, b o o k s , ccds, ds, d v d s , vvhs h s ttapes, apes, electronics, mugs, framed d pictures, other household items. ems.

PIQUA 612 Westview Drive Friday Only 8am-? Most items priced 25 cents to $5, baby, adult clothing (some new), men suits, formal dresses, sses, roller blades, Rogers silverilverware in case, small porch ch table and chair set

Electrical / Plumbing

Competitive p wages, g , insururance, retirement, Vacation/ on/ Holiday pay Email: jjohn@milliganconst.com g m 2004 Keystone Cougar ar 33 ft. 5th wheel, Front bededroom, rear kitchen, hide a bed, 2 recliners, 1 38" slide-out out Call (937)269-1426 or (937)726-4492

Care Child / Elderly Car e LIVE-IN NURSES AIDE E to comfort clients in their own homes. Stay to the end. Work with Hospice. 20 years experiperience. References. Dee e at (937)751-5014.

Drivers & Delivery You have the drive We provide the means..

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Pohl Transportation 8S WR FSP ZLWK Performance Bonus 6LJQ 2Q %RQXV V \HDU 275 ² &'/ $ Call 1-800-672-8498 or visit: isit: www.pohltransportation.com om

1120 Milligan Ct. Sidney, OH 45365 An Equal Opportunity Emmployer

MPA SERVICES

provides Supported Living ing services to individuals with w MRDD. We are accepting applications for employees to perform in home care in Miami County (Full Time me Home Manager and 2nd nd Shift). You will assist with daily living skills, transportartation, money management, ent, medication supervision.

Working in a fun atmosphere. ere.

We provide a consistent ent schedule, great pay/ paid aid training. Our employees must ust have a HS diploma/ GED, be highly self-motivated and have superb ethics.

If interested in an employer yer that genuinely cares for its employees, y , p please call

(567)890-7500 890-7500

o earn If you would like to h, worksome quick, easy cash, ing at this this event, event, please pleas se conconing tact Manpower Manpower today!!! today!!!! tact 85 Call us at (937)335-5485 Or visit our office at:

eet 1810 W. Main Street in Troy! ** ***NOW HIRING***

STYLISTS sumes We are accepting resumes for experienced Stylists sts e at: Please drop off resume Journey Salon ad 8090 Looney Road Suite A. Piqua, OH 45356 6

GER/ OFFICE MANAGER/ AL SECRETARIAL Must be proficient at QuickBooks and and Microsoft Microsoft Excel, Excel, Books n & OrStrong Communication ganizational Skills – Written an d Verbal, V erb al, Ability Ab ili ty to o wo rk and work um tax independently, Minimum background would be e nice.

Positive attitude, Self Motivator, Start date asap Send Resumes to: Dept: 113 Sidney Daily News ws 1451 North Vandemark ark Rd Sidney, Ohio 45365 65

OUNDSTREE TRIMMER/ GROUNDSst have MAN/ CLIMBER, Must experience in rope/ saddle, good driving record. Wages e. Good depend on experience.

2-8486. pay/ benefits, (937)492-8486.

p y p ior dspc@daytonsuperior products.com products.com

Supervise Store Operations: ailers, loading/ unloading of trailers, processing of textiles, quality control, rotation of stock, K sales/ operations. Knowledge of cash register, banking procedures, and merchandising/ display iss preferred. Applicant mustt possess the ability to su p er vi se /t ra in employees em pl o ye es supervise/train rocedon register/ banking procedplays. ures and stocking/ displays.

Hig h School Sch ool Diploma/GED Di ploma /GED High pre ferred . preferred.

Apply IN PERSON @: ve 1584 Covington Ave Piqua, OH 45356 F/O/V An EEO Employer M/F/O/V

937-875-0153 5 937-698-6135

S 50 RECORDS and ALBUMS d reyears old and lots of old 292 cords. $100. (937)606-2292

Send resume to: PO Box 4308 Sidney, OH 45365 For Sale By Ownerr

/Townhouses uses Apartments /Townhouses BEDROOM, CLEAN. CLEAN. AppliAppli1 BEDROOM, ances, Paid water & trash, $375 plus deposit. No pets.

(937)423-2492 1 BEDROOM, utilities paid, stove/ s to v e/ refrigerator r e fr i ge ra t or furnished, f u rn i sh e d, it, 333 $560/month, $400 deposit, Home Street, Piqua, (937)7737)7731668.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

SEIPEL PROPERTIES ES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

se, 1.5 2 BEDROOM, Townhouse, bath, appliances, air, garage, arage, 2-5271 $550, No pets! (937)492-5271 h, upTROY 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $ stairs, $600 includes water (937)203-3767

G 1996 FORD MUSTANG nder, Convertible, red, 6 cylinder, ondimany updates! Good condit io n , 154k 15 4 k miles, mi l es , asking a skk i ng tion, $ 42 0 0 . $4200.

Call (937)773-4587 IC, 4 2003 FORD CROWN VIC, door sedan, gold, 75,600 5,600 matic miles, 4.8 liter V8, automatic with overdrive, AM/FM stereo stereo with single CD, 1 owner, California, garaged, excellentt con567 dition, $4000 (937)524-6567

2003 PONTIAC AZTEC, maintenance receipts, $3800 OBO. Call (937)658-2421.

Boats & Marinas

er 18 1986 SYLVAN sportster foot, IO motor, includes newly new trolling motor, $1500 OBO (937)698-6289

HERIT TAG AGE E HERITAGE W GOODHEW

nt Medical Assistant Miami County Public Health Working in Prenatal,, Well Child, Family Planning Clinics.

C Clerical and clinical duties.

High school diploma orr equiv.

Current certification as a Medical Assistant. Part time,, 30-34 hours/ week.

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al! $200 Deposit Special!

(937)673-1821

Appliances

TERR RY’S TERRY’S

REP PAIR APPLIANCE REPAIR •Refrigerators •Stovess •W Washers & Dryers Dryers •Washers •Dishwashers • Repair & Install Air Conditioning

Real eal Estate Auction

BARE A LAND SALES BARE Farms - 163 A cres 3 Farms Acres

Storage

Location: Sale tto o be geld at the "End Zone", Zone", Location: 601 B roadwa ay, C ovington, Ohio Broadway, Covington, FARM #1 atterson Rd., Rd., Shelb S yC ounty ; Parcel Parcel #22-25-28-100-002, #22-25-28-100-002 2, 80 FARM #1:: P Patterson Shelby County; Acres Bar e Land, A pprox. 73.24 7 A cres Tillable.

Tillable.

Acres Bare Approx.

Acres FARM #2 W. M iami-Shelb

by R d., M iami C ounty, P arcel #M40-0000 005, FARM #2:: W. Miami-Shelby Rd., Miami County, Parcel #M40-000005, cres Bar e Land, Approx.

Appr p ox. 50.534 Acres Acres Tillable.

51.105 A Tillable.

Acres Bare OWNER: JJohn ohn Levering Levering OWNER: FARM #3: W. Stat eR oute 36, iami C ounty, P arcel #M40-0 005500, #3: W. o 3 Piqua, M FARM State Route Miami County, Parcel #M40-005500, Acres Bar e Land, A pp prox. 32 Acres Acres Tillable.

Tillable.

32.77 Acres Bare Approx.

OWNER:: Barbara Barbara F ras & M ark C. Aras Aras OWNER: F.. A Aras Mark 10% d own o n tthe he d ay o ale. Balance Balance due due iin n3 0d ay ys o ro n TERMS: 10% down on day off ssale.

30 days or on deliver y off deed. B uyers tto o ha ave financing nancing approved approved p rior tto o the the ssale ale delivery Buyers have prior date: Ow ners have have the r ight h tto o accept accept or r eject an y or all bids. 2013 date: Owners right reject any farm pr oceeds go to s. F arms to to sellers to sell in the order order above above farm proceeds sellers.

Farms For information information call: For Mike Havenar/Auctioneer/Realtor Au uctioneer/Realtor Havenar/A Mike 937-606-4743 mike@mlh56.com/auctionzip.com mike@mllh56.com/auctionzip.com #4544 W. W. A. Shively Shively Realty Realty No N o Co-Op Co-Op

BANKRUPTCY CY AND REPO AUTO AUCTION LOCATION: ON: SATURDAY JULY 13: 413 SOUTH TH STREET, PIQUA, OHIO UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE 9 9:00 A.M. SHARP UNITED STATES ATES BANKRUPTCY COURT: RUTH TH SLONE, TRUSTEE 2001 CHEV 1500, 2002 02 CHEV 1500, 2004 CHEV1500, 2005 CHEV 1500, 1977 FORD F100, 1985 FORD F150, 1993 FORD RANGER, 1997 7 FORD F150, 2000 FORD F150, 1983 FORD F350, FORD FO R D F3 50 , 1986 19 8 6 FO F RD F350, F3 50 , 1987 19 87 FORD FO RD F350, F 35 0, 1990 19 90 DODGE DO DG E CARAVAN, C ARAV AN, 2007 20 07 DODGE DO DG E CALIBER C ALI BER UNITED STATES ATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, DAVID VID MIKEL TRUSTEE: 1984 FORD DUMP TRUCK, 1997 DODGE DUMP TRUCK, RUCK, 2004 DODGE DUMP TRUCK 773 BOBCAT, 2004 HARLEY RLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, RCYCLE, 2011 JEEP LIBERTY Y 4X4 22,755 MILES SECOND OND NATIONAL BANK 1999 GMC 2500 PICKUP, CKUP, 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 2009 FORD F150, 2005 SATURN ATURN ION, 2005 PONTIAC GRAND RAND AM, 2004 CHEV IMPALA, ALA, 2007 HONDA CIVIC, 2004 ACURA CURA MDX TOURING, 2008 8 BUICK LACROSSE, 2008 FORD D FUSION, 2011 DODGE JOURNEY WAGON GREENVILLE NVILLE NATIONAL BANK 1992 GMC BOOM TRUCK, RUCK, 2001 FORD F350 W FLATBED, TBED, 2002 FORD RANGER R UNITY ITY NATIONAL BANK 2005 DODGE RAM DUALIE UALIE DIESEL, 2009 PONTIAC G6 6 MID OHIO ACCEPTANCE 2001 GMC SONOMA, A, 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA, 2004 MERCURY SABLE, 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, 2002 OLDS ALERO, 2000 FORD EXPLORER 1997 HONDA A ACCORD 2004 DODGE DURANGO, 2004 DODGE INTREPID, EPID, 2002 BUICK LESABRE, RE, 2005 PONTIAC G6, 2002 PONTIAC NTIAC AZTEK, 2002 FORD WINDSTAR, 2003 DODGE GR CARAC VAN, 2000 CHRY 300M, 0M, 2003 CHRY T&CTRY, 2004 CHRY 300M, 2000 FORD EXPLORER, XPLORER, 2002 CHEV BLAZER, 2001 BUICK PARK AVE, 2003 2 CHEV VENTURE, 2002 DODGE ODGE DAKOTA, 2001 CHRY RY T&CTRY, 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE CAR R FINANCE COMPANY 2003 VUE, CHEV 2 003 SATURN SATURN VU E, 2001 2001 C HEV BLAZER, BLAZER, 2005 2005 CHEV CHEV COCOSENTRA BALT, 1998 NISSAN NISSAN SENT RA TERMS OF THE SALE LE ARE THIS: CASH. NO PERSONAL ONAL CHECKS NO CREDIT IT CARDS. NO CHILDREN. PLEASE EASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS. ONS. ALL VEHICLES SOLD 100% % AS IIS. S. BANKRUPTCY BA N KR UP TC Y UNITS UN I TS HAVE H AV E SEPARATE S EP AR A TE TERMS. T E R MS .

AGAIN, PLEASE CALL LL WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE E THE AUCTION. WE ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING LLING UNITS, WE CANNOT T ANSWER VERIFY OR GUARANTEE NTEE ANY A NY CONDITION CONDITION OF OF ANY ANY UNIT UNIT IN IN AUCTION. AUCTION. ALL ALL UNITS UNIT TS ININCLUDING BOATS, SKIS, KIS, TRAILERS, VEHICLES ANYTHING THING SOLD IS 100% AS IS..

ROBERT T BAYMAN 937-773-5702 TONY BAYMAN 937-606-0535 JOE HARKER 937-606-0536

alth WHEEL CHAIR (Merits Health Products), Good condition, $80 (937)339-4233

S 87cc's.

2000 Sea Doo GSX. 787cc's.

115 hours. Trailer and cover.

546 $2800 obo. (937)676-2546 L LAB, Male Chocolate Lab, 3 s, Free years old, great with kids, 1095 to good home, (937)778-1095 Piqua Dog Club will be offering Obedience classes beginhe Pining August 19th, at the qua Armory, Bring current urrent shot records, But no dogs gs first night, CGC testing available, ilable, www.piquadogclub.com, (937)773-5170

PUPPIES, Yorkie Poos, ShihChons, Tzus, Morkies, Shih-Chons, Yorkies, Mini Poodles, $195 339 or and up. Call (419)925-4339 ( ) (419)305-5762.

TODDLER BED, vinyl, comheets, plete with mattress, sheets, spread, good condition,, $55 (937)339-4233

Fur niture & Accessories ries Furniture SOFAS, 2 Floral Sofas, 1 new, dition, 1 used in excellent condition, (937)492-4792 Miscellaneous

TERIBASKET WEAVING MATERIALS/ embellishments, $150. $ Valued at over $500. Call (937)778-1475.

Grooming Pet Grooming 40318117

Estate Sales

HMK Estate Sales Estate & Moving Saless tion Complete Estate Liquidation Insured • References Years Experience 10 Years HMKestatesale@yahoo.com HMKestatesale@yahoo.com com

Mobile Veterinary Service Treating Dogs, Cats & Exotics

Pools / Spas

Call....................937-498-4203 203

BOOKS 6 Charlie Brown 2292 books. $20. (937)606-2292

Owner Possible P ossible O wner Financing F inancing 305 E Elizabeth Ct., lizaabeth C t.., Russia Russia 2 beds, beds,, 2 full full bath, bath, h, large large living living area, area,, porch. screened screened porch.

1348 sq. sq. ft. plus plus 2-car 2-ccar garg. garg.

Asking $119,9000 Asking Call/text 937-726-9055 937-726-9055 Call/text

M. Amy E. Walker, D.V.M. 937-418-5992

)XU QLWXUH 5HÀQLVKLQJ J )XUQLWXUH I PAINT FURNITURE I’ll make your old furniture beautiful again!

Country, Shabby Chic, Modern, Children, Nursery Call me 937-216-4114 See my work at: carlottaart.wordpress.com

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Business Development Specialist 40324822

Auto Auction

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Miscellaneous

kes, WALKER with seat, brakes, basket, adjustable height, ght, folds, good condition, $45 $ (937)339-4233

nging CRIB, toddler bed, changing cker, table, swing, glider rocker, oster, walker, high chair, booster, gate, bassinet, pack-n-play, -play, clothes, blankets and more!

(937)339-4233

Forr Sale By Owner

Saturda ay, Sept ember 7, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, September

nce Cleaning & Maintenance

Baby Items

Pets MEDICAL ASSISTANT ANT Needed part time for office fice in Piqua. Experience in EHR. Good compensation. New graduates welcome.

Send resume to: Dept. 124 Sidney Daily News s 1451 North Vandemark rk Rd Sidney, OH 45365 5

1500 Z71, Z71, 4x4, 4x4, 3 door door extenex xten1500 exterior, Tonded cab. black exterior, neau cover, 5.7 liter, tow package, 154000 miles, $4200.

(937)726-0273

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SERVICE / BUSINESS S SERVICE DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE CLEANERS needed, must se and have valid driver's license ienced reliable vehicle. Experienced o train. preferred but willing to 4-5331.

Call Teresa at (937)694-5331.

ms, TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, er, appliances, CA, Water, 525 Trash Paid, $425 & $525 Monthly.

3 875-0153 5 698-6135 LY MINIMUM CHARGES APPL

TV- 31" Sharp, Color TV with stand that has glass doors and shelves. Asking $100. Call (937) 548-8219

T rucks / SUVs / Vans Vans ns Trucks C ckup, 1993 CHEVY half ton pickup, body rough but runs great!

973. $750. Call (937)773-5973.

Gravel Hauled, Hauled, Gravel Laid & Leveled Lev veled Laid Driveways & Driveways Parking L ots Parking Lots

TV, 65" Sony, works, colorr not rtainperfect, with modern entertainment center. $250 for both, h, or eparwill sell for $125 each separ8. ately. Call (937)214-6838.

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Medical/Health

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M an p o w er is i s currently c ur r e n t l y rer eManpower cruiting for Parking Lot Atcoming tendants for the upcoming “Gentlemen of the Road�

Tour featuring featuring Mumford Mumford and and Tour Sons!!!

Sons!!!

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ENCYCLOPEDIAS Americana.

Complete set, 60 years old. $50 (937)606-2292

Autos For Sale

PAVING, REPAIR REP PAIR & PAVING, SEALCOA ATING SEALCOATING DRIVEW WAYS DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS PARKING

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Miscellaneous CELEBRITY ELECTRIC ic lift SCOOTER, red and electric for van (937)335-8121

C maFULL TIME, Steel CNC chining shop in need off shiphouse ping/ receiving/ warehouse eneral person as well as General Laborers, for first shift. Hours -4pm.

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm.

Pets

male, SHIHTZU puppies. 1 female, brown & white, do ogs & not shed. Great lap dogs great with kids. $350 (419) 305-6539

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NG MANUFACTURING ES OPPORTUNITIES

INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE position available. lable. pects Responsible for all aspects operation i.e. i.e. as marketarketof operation ing, sales and service. e. License not required forr application but preferred.. Will be required to obtain license ense ence if hired. Sales experience needed.

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Wanted General eral Help Wanted

Have you been looking g for a position in sales that really y rewards you for your efforts? Could any or several of the following words be used to describe escribe you or your personality? Fast paced, competitive, decisive, cisive, persistent, eager, bold, forceful, ceful, and inquisitive. How about out assertive? Do you like to meet new people? Are you good at multi-tasking? Do you work well with others and with the public? blic? If you answered yes to many ny of these questions, you may be the person we are seeking. g.

40360559

Remodeling deling & Repairs

Civitas Media forr a B Business Development SpecialC ivitas Me dia iis s llooking ooking g fo usiness D evelopment S pecialist to sell online and print nt advertising for our our Newspapers. Position will be based in our Sidney, Ohio, office. These are full time salary positions with a generous commission program. ram.

Benefits include Health h insurance, 401K, vacation, etc.

If interested ested send resume to B Becky Smith at bsmith@civitasmedia.com h@civitasmedia.com Civitas Media LLC is a growing company offering excellent llent compensation and opportunities portunities for advancement to motivotivated individuals.

Civitas Media has publications ications in NC, SC, TN, KY, VA, WV, OH, IL, MO, GA, OK, IN IN and PA.

937-573-4737 573-4737 www.buckeyehomeservices.com www w.buckey .buckeyehomeservices.com yehomeservices.com

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Auctions

We are a precision machining manufacturer with immediate openings for the following positions. We are looking for highly motivated and experienced individuals who work well in a team oriented environment.

Saturday, y, Aug August gust 3,, 2013 - 9:30 A g A.M. .M .

LOCATION: LOCA ATION: 401 Cherry St., Fletcher, Ohio 45326 DIRECTIONS: I-75 Exit 82 onto nto St. Rt. 36 East approx. 6 miles to St. Rt. 589 in Fletcher (Walnut St.) t.) go south (right) to Fourth St., turn left, to Cherry herry St., turn right.

CNC MILL & LATHE OPERATORS

ANTIQUES - HOUSEHOLD - BAMBOO FURNITURE - LAWN TRACT TRACTOR O OR APPROX. X 130 BARBIE DOLLS APPROX.

PUBLIC PUBLI IC AUCTION

Applicant must be capable of performing set-ups, inprocess inspection of parts, program editing, blueprint reading and knowledge of geometric toleranceing.

Experience: 3 to 5 years machining experience preferred.

(1st shift) or (2nd shift working 4 nights) TOOL ROOM MACHINISTS

Applicant must be capable of milling and turning in a machining tool room environment. Additional requirements include the ability to perform set-ups, Blueprint reading and knowledge of geometric tolerancing.

Experience: 3 to 5 years machining experience preferred.

Company Benefits Include: Competitive Wages, Comprehensive Health Insurance & Prescription Drug card, Dental Insurance, 401K & Retirement Plan, Life-Insurance, Long & Short Term Disability, Paid Holidays & Vacation.

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SIDNEY TOOL & DIE INC. 1950 Campbell Road PO Box 849 Sidney, Ohio 45365 (An Equal Opportunity Employer)

ANTIQUES - HOUSEHOLD - FURNITURE: R. S. Prussia Dish Red Seal; eal; Set of 8 Lennox China; Dresserr Set; Meaken Iron Stone - Coffee Pot, Pot, Cream eam & Sugar, Covered Dish; Pitcher, Cups; Plates; Chocolate Set - Pots, ots, Cups, ups, Saucers, Cream & Sugar (Royal yal Vienna); Fenton Bowl; Milk Glass W Ware; a are; Candle Holder; Flow Blue Iro Iron Vases; on Stone Bowl; Flatware; Nippon V ases; 12 Shadow Box Picture Frames; Blue Ridge Pitcher; Silver V Vase; Vases; ase; Brass V ases; ses; 4 Rush Bottom Chairs; Victorian an Chair; Drop Leaf TTable; able; Night Stand; Oak Stand; Oak Desk; Smoker Stand; nd; Sewing TTable; able; Early Rocker; Lamp Table; Tab able; ble; 3 Cushion Sofa & Matching Chair; Wing Back Chair; Recliner; 2 Soofas; fas; Lamp TTables; ables; TTable able Lamps; 2 Dressers & Matching Night Stands (Bassett); ett); 4 TTelevisions elevisions & Stands (T (Toshiba, Toshiba, oshiba, Sharp); 2 V Vacuums; acuums; 2 Swivel Rockers; ers; Whirlpool Refrigerator/Freezer;; K Kenmore enmore Freezer; Westinghouse Westinghouse Roaster; ster; Bamboo Furniture - 2 Swivell Rockers; 2 Arm Chairs; 2 Foot Stools; Floor loor Lamp; TTable able Lamp; 2 End TTables; ables; s; Round Coffee Table; Table; Barbie Dolls: Approx. rox.

130 Barie & Ken Dolls (80 st still till in original boxes); boxes) ; 40 Precious Moments ents Figurines; Stuffed Animals (Ty).

(TTy) y . Books & Misc: 3 V Volumes: olumes: Memoirss of Miami V Valley alley History History,, Vo Volume olume I, II, & III; Misc. Books, Misc. Christmas Items; ms; Schwin Bike; W Wood ood Shaft Gol Golflf Clubs. FROM THE BARN: Allis Chalm Chalmers mers 716H, Hydrostatic Lawn TTractor racctor w/Mowing Deck; Allis Chalmers, Snow now Blower; Allis Chalmers 5000 W Watt att Generator; Thatcher; Suzuki Generator ator SE 500; Knipco Heater; 2 Lawn Boy Push Mowers; Battery Charger.

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TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper p I.D. Not Responsible p for Accidents. nts.

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