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of putting out fires, to the proverbial, rescuing someone’s precious feline from a tree, the fire department has always been the jack-ofall-trades, miracle workers who have a solution to every problem. Among the many hats worn by Piqua firefighters, the job of underwater search, rescue and recovery falls on the shoulders of the firefighter/ paramedics of the fire department.
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NEW PARIS, Ohio – “Who ya gonna call?” That line from popular 1984 film, “Ghostbusters” has been used many times over the ensuing decades. If there was ever a fitting group to be the “go-to” guys when a “Who ya gonna call,” comes in, it has to be the fire department. From the obvious job
The men and women of the Piqua Dive Team serve not only the citizens of Piqua, but along with West Milton Dive Team, are the primary underwater search, rescue and recovery team for a multi-county area. The scope of responsibility for the team is broad. If someone falls into the water, their job is to rescue, no matter what the water and See DIVE | 2
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Firefighters Paul Brown, left, and Kris Black communicate with hand signals as they work on underwater navigation during a train dive at Natural Springs Resort in New Paris on Friday, Sept. 20.
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experience right in their school’s backyard. “They have worked their tails off to make that into an area that we can use. It’s awesome that we can take our kids outside, it’s great.” Gilliland not only expressed thanks to the Eagle Scout students for the land lab but a workshop she attended in July for area K-12 educators and hosted by the Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, and Darke County Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The oneof-a-kind opportunity of professional development showcased water, habitat, weather and their relation to one another at the Lost Creek Reserve in Troy for day one, and at the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton for day two. Some borrowed equipment from the Miami County Water Conservation District helped, too, as Gilliland and her class headed for the first time into what would turn out to be a very unique outdoor classroom experience. With sixteen years of teaching under
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her belt and an obvious positive rapport with her near-30 students, Gilliland and crew first congregated under trees just starting to show signs of fall, with the sun peeking between limbs and the atmosphere pleasantly cool, the sound of crickets, birds and other wildlife filling the air. Splitting into two groups according to the aforementioned footwear, some went to search for organisms on the woodland floor while others moved into the shallow water with nets. The goal, to monitor stream-water quality along with identifying as many organisms in the land lab as possible, with a last-minute competition between a total of four of Gilliland’s classes that would visit the area over the course of the day. So while those on land searched through mulch, around trees and rocks, those in the water pshuffled their feet to bring wildlife from out of hiding and into outstretched nets. In time, students emerged from the stream, nets in tow, with a collection of
CASSTOWN —A quick change of shoes in the basketball court —some to old sneakers or boots and others in Crocs— and Heather Gilliland’s 8th grade earth science class was speedwalking across the Miami East school grounds on a late Friday morning towards the Back Forty. Well, not quite the Back Forty, as the class was heading beyond the school water tower and football practice field to a patch of woodland that has been undergoing a steady transformation over the years. All in thanks to a number of students seeking their Eagle Scout badge as they tackle everything from honeysuckle to mulch for the paths they had single-handedly created and much more. “A lot of kids have volunteered their time,” said Gilliland of those very students who have worked so hard to creProvided photo ate a land lab that others may utilize Miami East ninth graders work in the land lab created so students can have a hands-on nature-driven for a hands-on nature-driven learning learning experience.
leaves, sediment, and sticks, using identification sheets as an aid while they picked through the debris. For those in the water, their work revealed minnows, several crayfish, and an empty freshwater clam shell, and those on land found a toad and a unique yellow fungus in the shape of a head of lettuce growing out of a tree stump. As it tends to go, time flies when having fun, and before long, Gilliland had her students once more swapping out shoes for a brisk walk back to the brick and mortar for lunch. “I love it, I wish we could do it more often, “said 14 year old Sydni Scott, “I need a creek back at my house, we have a woods, but not a creek.” Scott was one of several in the class hoping to return to the land lab in what Gilliland explained is fun learning rather than a graded assignment. “Did you hear how many kids said let’s come out here every day?” asked Gilliland as her students either began to enter the building or leave their wet shoes to dry by an outside door. “This is fun learning, it’s fun.”
Suicide attack on Pakistani church kills 78 RIAZ KHAN SEBASTIAN ABBOT Associated Press
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A pair of suicide bombers blew themselves up amid hundreds of worshippers at a historic church in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 78 people in the deadliest-ever attack against the country’s Christian minority. A wing of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing, raising new questions about the government’s push to strike a peace deal with the militants to end a decadelong insurgency that has killed thousands of people.
The Jundullah arm of the Taliban said they would continue to target non-Muslims until the United States stopped drone attacks in Pakistan’s remote tribal region. The latest drone strike came Sunday, when missiles hit a pair of compounds in the North Waziristan tribal area, killing six suspected militants. The attack on the All Saints Church, which wounded 141 people, occurred as worshippers were leaving after services
to get a free meal of rice offered on the front lawn, said a top government administrator, Sahibzada Anees. “There were blasts and there was hell for all of us,” said Nazir John, who was at the church in the city’s Kohati Gate district along with at least 400 other worshippers. “When I got my senses back, I found nothing but smoke, dust, blood and screaming people. I saw severed body parts and blood all around.”
Survivors wailed and hugged one another in the wake of the blasts. The white walls of the church, which first opened in the late 1800s, were pockmarked with holes caused by ball bearings contained in the bombs to cause maximum damage. Blood stained the floor and the walls. Plates filled with rice were scattered across the ground. The attack was carried out by See ATTACK | 3
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A Pakistani woman mourns as she holds the lifeless body of her granddaughter, a victim of a suicide attack on a church in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Sunday. A suicide bomb attack on a historic church in northwestern Pakistan killed scores of people Sunday, officials said, in one of the worst assaults on the countrys Christian minority in years.
Obama to lead mourning for Navy Yard victims DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
WA S H I NGTO N (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to mourn the men and women killed in the Washington Navy Yard shooting at a memorial service in their honor. Sunday’s late-afternoon service is being held at the Marine Barracks Washington in southeast Washington, not far from the Navy facility where authorities say 34-year-old Aaron Alexis fatally shot a dozen people last Monday morning. Police killed Alexis in a gun battle. The president and first lady Michelle Obama will also visit with the victims’ families. The dead range in
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age from 46 to 73, and include civilian employees and contractors. Eight people were also hurt, including a police officer and two others who suffered gunshot wounds. Obama spokesman Jay Carney says the president wants to mourn the loss of life and share in the nation’s pain after another mass shooting. The service is closed to the public, says barracks spokesman Capt. Jack Norton. About 4,000 people have been invited, he said. As authorities searched Monday for the gunman, Obama lamented that “we are confronting yet another mass shooting, and today, it See OBAMA | 2
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Perry J. Sage
PIQUA — Perry J. Sage, 54, of Piqua, died at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 17, 2013, at the LeConte Medical Center of Sevierville, Tenn. He was born Aug. 7, 1959 in Piqua, to Ralph J. Sage and Gladys M. (Shoe) Sage Koeller. He married Pauline E. Blankenship Aug. 7, 1993 in Piqua; and she survives. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Holly Manning of Dayton; four grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Penny of Piqua; two sisters, Linda Brown of Piqua, Pat Skeens of Dayton; and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother Tommy Penny. Mr. Sage was a Sage semi-trailer driver and worked for many years as a truck driver for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing and motorcycling. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. His family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
Ruth A. Brumbaugh
TROY — Ruth A. Brumbaugh, 79, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Troy, to the late Howard E. Young and Wilda (Billing) Young. Ruth was married to Ed Brumbaugh whom preceded her in death on July 7, 2012. Ruth is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Nancy Brumbaugh of Casstown; daughter and son-inlaw, Diane and Tim Beckman of Greeley, Colo.; three grandchildren, Jason Brumbaugh, Lydia (Heath) Boyes, and Micah Strode; step-grandchildren, Jessica (Mike) Thompson; and three great-granddaughters, Syriha, Vyera and Kennedy. Ruth was a graduate of Troy High School. She was a Brumbaugh member of the First United Methodist Church and the Troy Senior Citizens. She retired from the Troy City Schools after 25 years of service in the Concord and Cookson school cafeterias. Services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Dave Leckrone officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. The family will receive from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Stained Glass Window Fund, 110 W. Franklin St., Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
Ralph J. Grilliot
TROY — Ralph J. Grilliot, 90, of Troy, passed away 1:35 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at SpringMeade HealthCenter, Tipp City. He was born in Newport on April 1, 1923, to the late Felix L. and Emma (Perin) Grilliot. He was married to Jeanne M. Pirot on June 16, 1945, in Chalons-surMarne, France, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 31, 2008. Ralph is survived by four sons and daughtersin-law, Leo L. and Mary Lou Grilliot of Troy, Marc Grilliot of Troy, Dennis and Diane Grilliot of Parker City, Ind., Jeffrey C. and Grilliot Chris Grilliot of Troy; four daughters and s o n s - i n - l a w, Marie (Mary) A. Meeker of Troy, Mary Jane Grilliot of Troy, Michele Smith of Grantsville, W. Va., and Nancy H. Grilliot of Troy; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter; and one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Lois Grilliot of Centerville. He was also preceded in death by two sons-in-law, George E. Meeker Jr. and Daryell Smith; three sisters, Bertha Pour, Rita Westerbeck and Loretta Zahn; and four brothers, Orville, Leonard, Omer and Cletus Grilliot. Ralph was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy. He was an Army veteran and served his country during World War II, where he met his wife. He was retired as Owner and Insurance Agent of Grilliot Insurance Agency, Troy from 1954 to 1985. He was a member and past commander three times and past treasurer of American Legion Post # 43 in Troy. Also through the American Legion, he was head of the Buckeye Boys State. He was a member of Knights of St. John in Troy and a member of the Troy Fish and Game Club, where he was an avid card player. He was the Chairman of Chuck-Help-A-Family and past Chairman of the American Heart Fund, both for many years. He was presented with a Community Service Award of Troy on July 3, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, with the Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating. Visitation will be held at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, from 5-8 p.m., with an American Legion service at 7:15 p.m. followed by a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. A military graveside service will be held by the Veteran Memorial Honor Guard of Troy in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Contributions may be given to St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen in his memory. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com.
Death notices LITLE TROY — Anna (Manz) Litle, 90, of Troy and formerly of Dayton, passed away 11:02 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Troy Care. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at American Legion Post # 43, Troy. Arrangements are being handled by Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.
WISEMAN SIDNEY — Betty Ann (Fagan) Wiseman, 69, a resident of the Pavilion in Sidney, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney.
Obama From page 1 happened on a military installation in our nation’s capital.” He said the gunfire targeted military and civilian personnel, men and women who were going to work and doing their jobs. Addressing an awards dinner Saturday night in Washington, Obama said these families “now know the same unspeakable grief of families in Newtown, and Aurora, and Tucson, and Chicago, and New Orleans, and all across the country, people whose loved ones were torn from them without headlines sometimes, or
public outcry.” But he said that kind of violence is happening every day. He urged supporters “to get back up and go back at it” to push gun control legislation that stalled in the Senate earlier this year, part of a package of measures Obama promised to push after the December killing of 20 first-graders and six educators at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. “As long as there are those who fight to make it as easy as possible for dangerous people to get their hands on a gun, then
we’ve got to work as hard as possible for the sake of our children,” Obama said, in a likely preview of his remarks Sunday. “We’ve got to be ones who are willing to do more work to make it harder.” The Navy Yard itself re-opened for normal operations on Thursday, three days after the shooting. The building where the shooting took place remains closed. Obama has taken on the role of the nation’s chief consoler several times already this year, and many more times throughout his
Dive From page 1 weather conditions. They also search, hoping to find a victim in time to save a life. In cases where it is too late, their job becomes one of recovery. The dive team also serves as an asset to law enforcement in the recovery of weapons, or other items that may be “hidden” by criminal suspects in a body of water. In order to prepare for that myriad of duties, firefighters train rigorously in order to be ready for any task, at any time. Contrary to what we see on television programs and in movies, the view underwater is far from majestic, especially in our local rivers, ponds and lakes. It is not unusual to literally not be able to see your hand in front of your facemask. Zero visibility is the norm in local situations. SCUBA divers on area dive teams train to be able operate effectively under limited visibility conditions. Last Friday, members of the Piqua Dive Team made a trip to Natural Springs Resort, in New Paris, Ohio, to spend a day training. The group made a total
of four dives. Under the watchful eye of department dive training officer Paul Brown, the first couple of dives into the lake, which averages about 15 to 20 feet in depth, were to hone underwater navigation skills and keep acclimated to the stress of diving. SCUBA diving is a sport to most. To a firefighter, diving in water that may be just a few degrees above freezing, in an environment where the visibility is so poor that you don’t realize you have sunk into two feet of soft muck, until your arms and face are buried in it, it is not exactly fun. It is under these conditions that firefighters work, to find everything from guns to human remains. Visibility on Friday ranged from a best of 5 to 10 feet down to zero — really, about perfect training conditions. Following a trio of morning dives and a quick lunch break, firefighters divided into two groups. One, with firefighters Anji Prince and Paul Brown, worked with an underwater metal detector searching for metal objects.
A second group worked at performing an underwater search of a 50-by50-foot area. Chosen to perform the search pattern was firefighter John Richard, whose height and armspan make him perfect for covering large expanses of territory more quickly than those who are more “vertically challenged.” The Piqua Dive team has been called out several times over recent months. Unfortunately, most calls have been for “recovery” operations, a sad, but vital part of the teams’ duties. Friday’s training exercise was one of several undertaken every year to keep skills sharp and to insure that vital equipment is ready when needed. Part of the equipment necessary to operate the dive team comes from the city budget. Much comes from various grants, while the balance comes from benevolent private citizens and organizations that see the necessity to keep such a vital unit trained and equipped, ready to face any underwater job at a moment’s notice.
nearly five years in office. This year, he led the mourning for victims of an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, and a double bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. He also consoled victims of a major tornado that flattened the town of Moore, Okla. Obama also has mourned victims of other mass shootings, including in Newtown, Conn., and at shopping mall in Tucson, Ariz., that severely wounded then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Della Dee “Dolly” Dick Ingle
TROY — Della Dee “Dolly” Dick Ingle, 83, of Troy, passed away 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born in Tipp City, on June 14, 1930, to the late Charles Calvin and Myrtle (Wintrow) Dick. She was married to William E. “Bill” Ingle on June 14, 1950, and he survives. Dolly is also survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Rahlf of Troy; one son and daughter-inlaw, Jim and Beverly Ingle of Nogales, Ariz.; Ingle one granddaughter, Alison Lester of Dayton; four sisters, Roberta Cunningham of New Castle, Ind., Martha Atherton of Pleasanton, Calif., Ruth Woolley of Zanesville, and Elsie Marshall of Troy; and one brother, Dale Dick of St. George, Utah. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, John, Harold, and Lester Dick; and one sister, Mary Greeson. Dolly was a 1948 graduate of Bethel High School. She attended First United Methodist Church in Troy. She was a member of the Troy Eagles Auxiliary #971. She had last worked as a food vendor machine operator at Hobart Bros., Troy. She had many jobs, but the job she loved the most was being a Mom. She always told us the she had two of the best kids ever, and didn’t know what she would do without us. For her hobbies, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, flowers, traveling, and was also a good cook. She enjoyed talking and visiting with friends and relatives. She had many dogs, but her most recent dog was named, Hydee, who will miss her very much. She never met a stranger, always got along with people and was loved by anyone who knew her. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with the Rev. David Leckrone officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10-11 a.m. with an Eagles Auxiliary service at 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Contributions may be given to the Miami County Humane Society, P.O. Box 789, Troy, OH 45373, or to the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA), 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419, in her memory. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com.
Keith A. Penny
COVINGTON — Keith A. Penny, 57, of Covington, died at 12:52 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born in Piqua on Dec. 25, 1955, to the late Walter L. and Mary (Langston) Penny, Sr. Keith is survived by one sister and brother-inlaw: Mary and James Poore, Covington; two brothers and sistersin-law: Walter L. and Rosemary Penny, Piqua, and Howard and Jane Penny, Greenville; and three sons: Allen Smith, Brent Smith and Kent Smith, all of Troy. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Dorothy Gasson and Helen Penny; and one brother: Robert Penny. Keith graduated Penny from Piqua Central High School in 1974. He worked for Crane Pumps in Piqua for 26 years. Keith was a loving and generous man with a big heart. He never met a stranger. Keith loved animals, mostly his chicken – Betty. In years past, he loved to go to dog racing with his brother, sister-in-law and family. He also loved bingo and often went with his sister, brother-in-law and son. In the summer, Keith spent time on his handicap scooter under the tree by the road watching the cars. He loved his family and raised three sons alone. Keith was loved and will be missed. He leaves a big hole in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Friends may call from 12:30– 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Covington Rescue Squad, 1000 Dick Minnich Drive, Covington, OH 45318. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.
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Piqua firefighter John Richard holds a guide-line with one hand while using the other to search the area as he works an underwater search training exercise at Natural Springs Resort in New Paris on Friday, Sept. 20.
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TROY — At an age when most the extent of most children’s artistic endeavors are limited to coloring books and refrigerator-worthy renderings, Jen Noren found her calling. “I started drawing at a really early age,” Noren said. “I remember when I was 6-years-old, my Grandpa (Hans D.) Noren — who was a selftaught artist — drew a portrait of me. When he was done, he asked if I would draw a portrait of him. I worked very, very hard on it because I wanted to impress him. When he said it, he went wild. He started screaming, ‘She’s an artist! She’s an artist!’ I remember he called me whole family around to look at it. “I felt really fortunate to have that happen to me. Not every kid knows at that age what they want to do with their lives. But from that point on, I just owned it. I knew then I wanted to be an artist.” And from such humble beginnings, Noren — a 1992 Troy High School graduate — has become one of the most recognizable local artists in Troy. She’s this months featured artist at The Art Vault Gallery at 2 E. Main St. in Troy. In addition to the regular works that are a staple of The Art Vault Gallery, Noren also will feature a series of paintings from scenes around the area. “A lot of them are
scenes that tug at my heart,” Noren said. “A lot of people have asked me why I haven’t moved on to a bigger city, but I’ve always been here and thought that art is what you make of it. I think there are a lot of beautiful scenes around here. I don’t know … I don’t think people realize how many beautiful places there are around here. “I tried not to do the more traditional scenes like the courthouse or the fountain downtown — I tried to do things that I found beautiful and that meant a lot to me. I can’t really explain why they mean a lot to me — they are just places that sort of tugged at my heart. I love my hometown. I’m proud of it. My kids are here. I want to stay here.” Like her grandfather, Noren is largely a selftrained artist. While she does have some formal training, she actually went to school to become a certified dental assistant and currently works at Family Health Dental Clinic in Greenville. Still, though, she has never strayed from her artistic roots and spends nearly all her free time working on various projects. While painting is her main focus, Noren has — and continues — to work in all different mediums. In high school, she actually won a national scholastic jounralism award for an editorial cartoon she did to go along with a column written by a current Troy Daily News staff member.
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Local painter Jennifer Noren discusses her love of art Thursday, Sept. 19, in downtown Troy. Noren, who enjoys painting in public locations, is the featured artist of the month at The Vault on the Public Square.
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Jennifer Noren, who enjoys painting in public locations, is the featured artist of the month at The Art Vault Gallery on the Public Square in Troy.
“I love painting,” she said. “I still do a lot of pen and ink drawings, I paint windows, I painted a friend’s rocking chair, I do logos for T-shirts — I do a little bit of everything.” She may be best known around Troy — paricularly on downtown circles — for her “performance paintings.” Noren has drawn huge crowds for paintings she does in public, frequently set to music. “I work through the
week, but I hit it pretty hard on Fridays and Saturdays,” she said. “Sometimes I’ll go paint a window on Friday, then get to the studio around noon on Saturday and stay until around 9:30 or 10 p.m. I love painting to music — mostly blues. I listen to a lot of (Jimmie) Hendrix, Janice (Joplin) and Stevie Ray (Vaughn). “For me, it’s just something I love to do.” It’s a love that has lasted a lifetime.
senior leader of the main opposition group, the Pakistan People’s Party. “This is a message from them that they don’t believe in negotiations. If they don’t, we should also stand up and fight them.” Supporters of negotiations say they are the only way forward since military operations against the Taliban in the tribal region have failed to subdue them. Sharif defended the government’s decision to push for peace talks but acknowledged the effort didn’t seem to be working. “It was not a bad thing, I think, to do a good job with a good intention,” Sharif told reporters outside the Pakistan High Commission in London. “But the regret is that the thinking, the desire the government had, is not capable to make progress.” The U.S. has repeatedly demanded that Pakistan take stronger action against Islamic militants, especially members of the Afghan Taliban who use the country as a base for cross-border attacks on American troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. has carried out several hundred drone attacks against Taliban militants and their allies in Pakistan’s tribal region.
The strike on Sunday took place in the Shawal area of North Waziristan, the main sanctuary for militants in the country, said Pakistani intelligence officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. Pakistani officials regularly decry drone attacks as a violation of the country’s sovereignty, but the government is known to have secretly supported some of the strikes in the past, especially ones that have targeted Pakistani Taliban militants at war with the state. The Pakistani and Afghan Taliban are allies, but have focused their fight on opposite sides of the border.
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PIQUA — The Piqua Leisure Club will meet at 12 p.m. Oct. 1, at the Eagles Lodge in Covington. A memorial service will be held followed by a celebration of the Leisure Club’s 35th birthday.
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PIQUA — The Piqua Central High School class of 1953 will meet for lunch at China East on Thursday at noon.
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Taliban consider Shiites to be heretics. The bishop in Peshawar, Sarfarz Hemphray, announced a three-day mourning period and blamed the government and security agencies for failing to protect the country’s Christians. “If the government shows will, it can control this terrorism,” said Hemphray. “We have been asking authorities to enhance security, but they haven’t paid any heed.” Hundreds of Christians burned tires in the street in the southern city of Karachi to protest the bombing. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attack in a statement sent to reporters, saying, “The terrorists have no religion and targeting innocent people is against the teachings of Islam and all religions.” “Such cruel acts of terrorism reflect the brutality and inhumane mindset of the terrorists,” he said. Islamic militants have carried out dozens of attacks across the country since Sharif took office in June, even though he has made clear that he believes a peace deal with the Pakistani Taliban is the best way to tamp down violence in the country. Pakistan’s major political parties endorsed Sharif’s call for negotiations earlier this month. But the Taliban have said the government must release militant prisoners and begin pulling troops out of the northwest tribal region that serves as their sanctuary before they will begin talks. There are many critics of peace talks who point out that past deals with the Taliban have fallen apart and simply given the militants time to regroup. “I don’t think appeasement will work,” said Farhatullah Babar, a
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Attack two suicide bombers who detonated their explosives almost simultaneously, said police officer Shafqat Malik. The 78 dead included 34 women and seven children, said Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. Another 37 children were among the 141 wounded, he said. The number of casualties from the blasts was so high that the hospital ran short of caskets for the dead and beds for the wounded, said Mian Iftikhar Hussain, a former information minister of surrounding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province who was on the scene. “This is the deadliest attack against Christians in our country,” said Irfan Jamil, the bishop of the eastern city of Lahore. Pope Francis led several thousand people in a prayer for the victims while on a visit to Sardinia. Those who carried out the attack, he said, “took the wrong choice, one of hatred and war.” One of the wounded, John Tariq, who lost his father in the attack, demanded of those behind the bombing: “What have we done wrong to these people? Why are we being killed?” Ahmad Marwat , who identified himself as the spokesman for the Jundullah wing of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack. “All non-Muslims in Pakistan are our target, and they will remain our target as long as America fails to stop drone strikes in our country,” Marwat told The Associated Press by telephone from an undisclosed location. Jundullah has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on minority Shiite Muslims in southwestern Baluchistan province. Hard-line Sunni extremists like the
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“Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed your strength to this generation, and your power to every one that is to come.” (Psalms 71:18 AKJV)
The Pope’s real message “Heal wounds, warm everyone who claims hearts.” That’s what to be Christian, every one sinner said the man and woman of Catholic Church needs good will. to do in the world “The anxiety undertoday. lying all modern That sinner, as he anxieties arises from describes himself, hap- someone’s trying to be pened to be the pope. himself without God Every time Pope or from his trying to F r a n c i s get beyond makes headhimself withlines — out God,” praying with the late more than A rc h b i s h o p 3 million Fulton J. young people Sheen wrote. in Rio, writ“Anxiety ing to world increases in leaders and direct ratio praying for and proporKATHRYN LOPEZ peace, there tion as man are multiple departs from Columnist layers to his God,” he message. continued. As America magazine “Everyone in the world editor-in-chief Father has an anxiety comMatthew Malone put it plex because each of us on MSNBC’s “Morning has the capacity to be Joe,” the day after he’d either saint or sinner.” published the EnglishTo be a saint! That’s language version of the what we sinners are first extensive inter- called to be. That’s view Pope Francis: what the Church exists “We are created and to help with — to help redeemed and loved. make miracles hapEverything else … only pen, to bring people makes sense in light of straight to the heart of that reality.” Christ, to live in union On the same day the with the Trinity, alert interview was released, to God’s presence in National Review and the world and in our the Independent hearts. And this is the Women’s Forum held an preoccupation of Pope event in Washington, Francis. D.C., to debate whethThe pope is a world er there is more of a leader, yes, but he’s “war on men” going fundamentally a priest, on, as opposed to the a pastor and a shep“war on women” that herd of souls. This is the Obama administra- something he emphation and its abortion- sizes when he celeindustry allies have brates daily Mass and frequently claimed. approaches people as Kirsten Powers, who the bishop of Rome, worked for Bill Clinton as a priest serving his and is on the left side Church. He hears conof Fox News Channel fessions. He knows the panels, cautioned that wounds of the world in in addressing injus- the most intimate way, tices against boys and as confessors do. And men in our culture, we this is what he is trying not do what feminism to communicate: That has done: pit women the “field hospital” that against men. is the Church is invitAs he talked about ing everyone — that it women in his inter- must love and serve all. view, the pope warned In a new book, about this too: female “ These Beautiful machismo isn’t some- B o n e s , ” Emily thing the world needs, Stimpson writes: “Our as it needs to know the culture’s deeply congenius of the feminine. fused understanding of There’s a glorious human sexuality can’t harmony in men and be separated from its women as we are and deeply confused underthe ways we comple- standing of all that ment each other. makes us human and On the same panel, how, as humans, we’re Judy Bachrach from called to live.” In it, Vanity Fair affirmed she addresses Pope my right to oppose John Paul II’s writing abortion, but insisted on “The Theology of that anyone who dis- the Body.” It covers agrees with the feder- sex, but it is so much al government’s view more — it is “about that female fertility is what it means to be a a condition in need of union of body and soul, preventative medicine about what it means to simply wants to assert be a man or a woman, control over a woman’s about what it means to destiny. And she cited be made in the image the pope’s words of of God.” It offers prolove and mercy in sup- posals — practical, port of her cause. But with eternal possibilithe pope isn’t saying ties — that the world that the Church should needs to hear, illumichange its mind on con- nating all our debates traception and abor- and anxieties. And the tion — what he is say- pope in intent on it, so ing is this: The Gospels help us God. are for everyone. God created you and loves you and wants you to be at peace with him. Kathryn Lopez is the editor-at-large of Pope Francis is chal- National Review Online www.nationallenging everyone, con- review.com. She can be contacted at servatives and liberals, klopez@nationalreview.com.
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Majority rule? What’s that? Congress has a num- And after that, another ber of deadlines, but then funding bill, because this again, everyone has them. one is temporary. Then The trick is to deal with another. There are a lot deadlines before they deadlines looming. So, loom. It’s a lesson many for the next few weeks parents teach their chil- in D.C., it’s going to be dren. “loom and doom.” Again. If you deal with things House Speaker John in a timely manner, dead- Boehner could have lines merely approach and stopped it. He could have then disappear quietly, shown some backbone having been and said to the met. However, 85 Republicans Congress isn’t who are calling good with getthis shot, “No, ting things I won’t allow done in a timethis.” ly manner. But , the The Christmas speaker of the decorations in House caved. the Capitol The speaker is would still be the second-most up in August powerful person DONNA BRAZILE if it were up in Washington. to Congress But he let a Columnist to t ake handful of his them down. colleagues dicCongress has to pass tate. Further, he’s pretendsome sort of spending bill ing there’s no shutdown to fund the government involved. Boehner had a or that government will choice — he could have shut down when October forged a bipartisan coalibegins. So you know what tion to pass a spending Congress will be doing at package in time, but that 11:30 p.m. on September was too distasteful. 30? If this isn’t a governLet’s put it this way: ment shutdown looming, Sept. 30 is when the cur- why are Republican senarent fiscal year ends. And tors like John McCain, then we find out if this Lindsey Graham, Orrin turns out to be the last Hatch and others saying fiscal year … ever. You that House Republicans see, some extremists in have gone crazy? Why Congress have declared did the U.S. Chamber war on the United States of Commerce sound the government. alarm, saying even a temThey would rather see porary shutdown could the mightiest nation in the harm the economy? Why world, the “home of the are tea party Republicans brave,” grind to a complete saying that they need stop while the world looks the leverage? If there’s on, than see uninsured no shutdown, what’s the Americans have health leverage? care. That’s the bottom Here’s Speaker line. Some Republicans in Boehner’s rationalization: Congress have convinced He’s hasn’t authorized a their leaders to not pass government shutdown, he a bill that provides the says, because all the presimoney to run the govern- dent has to do is agree ment because they want to to shut down Obamacare. defund Obamacare, which Translation: “Hand over is a political impossibility. Obamacare, or I’ll have to The tea party members smother the government, of the House are refusing and then it will be your to do what must be done fault.” so they can attempt what The only thing misscan’t be done. If we man- ing from Boehner’s press age to get past the Sept. conference was a bowl of 30 fiscal year deadline, water and soap for a pubthen we still have to deal lic washing of his hands with raising the debt ceil- from letting the tea party ing and the sequestration. crowd in Congress decide
the fate of our government. Past great speakers like Sam Rayburn must be spinning in their graves. “You have never seen in the history of the United States the debt ceiling or the threat of not raising the debt ceiling being used to extort a President or a governing party,” Obama told business leaders. Actually, there have been obscure attempts (known mostly to scholars) to use the debt limit as leverage by a minority. But none where the users were so foolish as to actually endanger U.S. credit, as Republicans did in 2011. We have also seen extortion before. Prior to the Civil War (for decades), slavery advocates threatened to walk out on the United States, to literally tear the country apart, if Congress wouldn’t allow slavery to expand. It was extortion — a minority holding the existence of the government as a hostage in exchange for getting their way. Today, using extortion is back. A minority is holding the public up at gunpoint by endangering those things the people hold most dear: the very existence of the government, our nation’s good credit, the economy itself, their jobs. Obamacare passed. Then, Obamacare passed the test of constitutionality. Next, Republicans in the House voted 41 times to defund Obamacare in meaningless gesture. Mitch McConnell, the “father of gridlock,” used the filibuster more than 400 times to stop, not just Obamacare, but any legislation the president proposed from being voted on. The press should call these extortion tactics for what they are: a minority seeking to always have its way because it can’t get the votes it needs, even within its own party. It’s time this stopped. Donna Brazile is a senior Democratic strategist, a political commentator and contributor to CNN and ABC News, and a contributing columnist to Ms. Magazine and O, the Oprah Magazine.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Whether she runs for president or not in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton is making sure she stays connected to important Democratic constituencies, from college students and black women to the gay and lesbian community. Clinton has spoken to a women’s institute in Pennsylvania, a prominent black women’s sorority in the nation’s capital, the American Jewish University in Los Angeles and an organization called Chicago House that helps people with HIV and AIDS. Her fall itinerary includes speeches before college students at three universities in New York, which she represented in the Senate, an award from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, a speech at a Minneapolis synagogue and an event involving a Mexican-American initiative at the University of Southern California. For all the talk that the former secretary of state intended to slow down after two decades in national political life, Clinton is keeping a busy schedule that amounts to a training camp for a second presidential campaign, if there is one. In many of her speeches, Clinton talks about America’s role in the world and weighs in on national issues on her own terms. Her words often seem to be aimed at maintaining a connection to the party’s base of women, black and Hispanic voters, young people and gays and lesbians. While her speeches avoid partisan politics, they put her before admiring audiences that relish the notion of a woman leading the country. “We broke the great race barrier with President Obama but it’s time that we also really ask ourselves deep down what it’s going to take to elect a woman president,” Clinton said Thursday in response to a question during a Miami address to travel agents. “And I will certainly do what I can when that time comes to elect somebody — whoever that somebody might be.” Clinton’s advisers note that she has avoided the circuit of Democratic dinners and events in early voting states such as Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, and focused on issues about which she long has been passionate — the status of women and girls around the globe, early childhood education and the trafficking of wildlife in Africa.
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Daughter of murdered mom should learn the truth in time DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter was murdered by her boyfriend. They had an 18-monthold daughter, “Bella.” All three were living together when he shot her, but we don’t know what room Bella was in when it happened. Another family member (I’ll call her Lucy) took Bella into her home, and Bella calls her Mom. Lucy has been taking Bella to the prison to visit her father, but has told her he is her uncle. I told Lucy I thought it would be better to wait until Bella is old enough to understand, THEN tell her what happened and let her decide whether she wants to visit her
father. Bella went into the closet one day and came out holding a T-shirt with her mother’s picture on it, asking, “Who is this?” Lucy’s only response was, “You know you aren’t allowed in my closet. Take that back!” She never answered the question. I have a framed photo of Bella’s mother on my wall. The last time Bella was here, I noticed her looking out of the corner of her eye and scowling at the picture. I was the only one who noticed. Bella is now 4, and I can’t accept that Lucy thinks it’s OK to lie to her. I feel it should be Bella’s decision whether
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began and testimony that the singer was secretive about his medical care. Yet whether or not the jury will need to determine compensation for Jackson’s family, the trial has revealed new details about the superstar’s post-tour plans. Witnesses have described the entertainer’s interest in another career as a filmmaker after wrapping up his “This Is It” shows, which were slated to begin in July 2009. The singer’s contract included provisions for a worldwide tour after the singer completed a run of 50 shows planned at London’s O2 Arena, but AEG executives say the global shows weren’t a certainty. Experts hired by Jackson’s mother have testified Jackson could have earned a billion dollars or more on a worldwide tour, a figure that defense experts have attacked as speculative and far in excess of earnings from the singer’s previous tours. Jackson’s success or failure during the “This Is It” shows would have determined his future course. By many witnesses’ accounts, including his son Prince and a trusted nephew, Jackson was eyeing a second career as a filmmaker. He considered his long-form music videos such as “Thriller” and “Remember the Time” as films, but was eyeing even bigger projects on Egypt’s King Tut and a Chicago gangster film Prince Jackson, 16, recalled during the trial that his father would often show him films twice — the first time with the sound off so that they could analyze shots together. The teenager still has aspirations in show business and told
to visit her dad. Am I ily member of the victim wrong? How would drag a todshould this be dler to a prison to handled so Bella visit the lowlife who isn’t traumatized killed her mother. any more than I do not think it is need be? Because healthy to lie to chilof these incidren. This situation dents, I’m almost will explode when convinced she Bella finally learns should have some that the woman she kind of counsel- Dear Abby has always called ing, but perhaps Abigail Van “Mom” isn’t her Buren she’s too young. mother, and the This is why I man in the orange desperately need advice, jumpsuit not only isn’t in the best interest of her uncle but killed her the child. — BELLA’S birth mother. That poor GREAT-GRANDMA girl won’t know whom DEAR GREAT- she can believe and could GRANDMA: Is Lucy a have trust issues that member of your family affect her relationships or the murderous boy- for the rest of her life. friend’s? I find it hard to Does she need counselcomprehend that a fam- ing now? No. But will she
when she finds out about the deception? You bet! DEAR ABBY: What is your opinion about females and car maintenance? My mother raised me alone and taught me to be independent. She would not let me drive an automatic car until I had mastered driving a standard (stick shift). I was also not allowed to drive until I was able to perform basic, essential tasks — changing a tire, checking the oil and maintaining all fluid levels. I am thankful and appreciate that I have these skills. However, I know many women today who can’t perform these tasks and would rather
make it a “man’s job.” I think every woman should have these skills. Where do you stand? — INDEPENDENT LADY IN FLORIDA DEAR INDEPENDENT LADY: I stand beside you. There is no guarantee that a woman will have a man to “take care” of her — in fact, the opposite is more likely to be true. However, if she can’t learn the basics of taking care of her car, she should be sure that she’s a member of AAA. 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.
What if Michael Jackson was still alive?
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Michael Jackson were still alive today, he would have just celebrated his 55th birthday and the world would know the outcome of his comeback efforts. He might be embarking on a new career in filmmaking and probably would be nudging his eldest son in the same direction. As a trial pursued by the singer’s mother against the promoters of Jackson’s planned comeback concerts draws to a close, jurors may soon be considering intriguing what-ifs had the King of Pop lived. Throughout the trial, which has spanned 21 weeks and more than 50 witnesses, the panel of six men and six women has heard evidence about Jackson’s ambitions and his undisputed devotion for his three children and mother. If jurors determine that AEG Live LLC is liable for Jackson’s death, the group will then have to decide how much to compensate the singer’s three children and his mother for the loss of a loving father and an entertainer potentially capable of earning tens of millions of dollars a year. In order to award Jackson’s family any money, the panel would have to determine that AEG Live hired the doctor convicted of administering an overdose of the anesthetic propofol in June 2009. AEG denies it hired former cardiologist Conrad Murray or bears any responsibility for Jackson’s death. The company’s lawyers point to evidence that Murray treated Jackson for years before preparations for the “This Is It” shows
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In this March 5, 2009, file photo, singer Michael Jackson is shown at a press conference in London, announcing plans to appear at the London O2 Arena in July. Jackson’s earning potential may become an issue when a Los Angeles jury begins deliberating a negligent hiring lawsuit filed by the singer’s mother, Katherine Jackson, against concert giant AEG Live LLC over her son’s 2009 death. Witnesses have testified throughout the 21-week trial that the pop superstar was planning a new career in movies after completing his “This Is It” tour that was scheduled to begin in July 2009.
jurors he is considering film school, a decision his father might have steered him toward if he was alive. The singer suggested to his nephew Taj that he study filmmaking as well, urging him to focus on 3-D technologies that hadn’t yet become mainstream in 2009. “He just loved the technology and he wanted to do something groundbreaking with it,” Taj said. He said his uncle talked about working with famous directors and about doing movies based on some of his hits, including “Smooth Criminal.” Jackson’s devotion to his three children has been a major focus of the trial. The entertainer closely guarded their privacy and often had them
wear masks while in public. Since their father’s death, Prince, Paris and Blanket have become household names and their faces are now wellknown. The children now live with Katherine Jackson and are supported by their father’s estate, which has successfully erased the singer’s sizable debts and have kept interest for his music high. But their father’s death has taken away the children’s primary caregiver and a father who by all accounts during the trial sought to bring his children happiness and instill in them a sense that they should help others. The family’s attorneys haven’t told the jury how much they’re asking for the loss of
Michael Jackson, yet they could reveal a suggested amount during closing arguments, set to begin Tuesday. Attorneys and experts hired by AEG Live have presented a different version of Jackson’s longterm prospects throughout the trial, showing evidence that the singer was deep in debt and sought out the anesthetic that eventually killed him in the months before his death. Jackson was on the brink of losing his signature asset, his stake in the Sony-ATV music catalog that includes songs by The Beatles and other top acts, the company’s experts told the jury. The singer’s medical care has also been thoroughly detailed throughout the
trial and it has revealed new information about Jackson’s relationship with Murray. The former cardiologist accompanied Jackson to a 2007 medical appointment in Las Vegas and paid for the cosmetic procedure, a doctor who treated Jackson recalled in testimony. AEG’s attorneys have argued that Murray was Jackson’s personal doctor and the company was merely advancing the physician’s $150,000 a month fee to work on the “This Is It” shows. It will take at least nine jurors to agree that AEG indeed hired Murray if the panel is to then consider the what-ifs of Michael Jackson’s ambitions.
CBS’ ‘Mom’ not a fuzzy family comedy DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer
The new CBS comedy “Mom” will bring back some family memories — if your family life included mom cooking meth or searching for cocaine in the shag carpet. It debuts tonight at 9:30 p.m. Eastern, another project from busy producer Chuck Lorre. Given his track record (“Two and a Half Men,” ”The Big Bang Theory,” ”Mike & Molly”), CBS can hardly be blamed for betting on Lorre again. The pilot quickly tries to establish a dysfunc-
tional cast of characters. Anna Faris is the lead as Christy, a waitress and single mom who’s sleeping with her married boss. Her 16-year-old daughter Violet (Sadie Calvano) is repeating some of mom’s mistakes, and Christy’s recovering alcoholic mother Bonnie (Allison Janney) reemerges to cause trouble. Revolving around them are Christy’s son, her loser ex-boyfriend and Violet’s loser current boyfriend. No, it’s not the Cosby family. The setting leaves for plenty of the sex and drugs jokes that are
Monday night staples on CBS. “I’ve watched you lick cocaine crumbs out of a shag carpet,” Christy tells Bonnie. “It’s not a sin to be thrifty, dear,” Bonnie replies. Christy later notes that when she was growing up, Bonnie was cooking meth instead of dinner. Not a warm night by the fire you’d remember fondly. The show’s success depends upon whether Christy turns into a character you can root for. One supporting character with real potential is Rudy (French Stewart),
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the prima donna cook at Christy’s restaurant who is all the things you hate about television celebrity chefs wrapped up in one. “Get over yourself, Rudy,” Christy tells him. “I saw you at McDonald’s going down on a Big Mac.” That was one line that lived up to the over-active laugh track in the pilot, which spit out guffaws at the mere sight of a window opening. “Mom” will get sampling due to its plum slot on the most popular network’s schedule; it needs more genuine laughs to be called a keeper.
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Covington Homecoming Week activities not to miss It’s homecoming season again already. Here’s this year’s information: the week starts with a pep rally tonight at the football field at 7 p.m. The homecoming court gets introduced and the king is crowned. Every fall sports team and their coaches will be introduced, and there’s no cost for admission, so get there and support the Buccaneer fall sports teams. This Friday night is the homecoming parade, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Each class will have a sweet float made, and they’ll be waving at you and tossing candy, so check that out somewhere on Wright, High, Walnut, Wall, University, Grant, Maple, or Wenrick streets. Then the parade leaves everyone off at the football field, where they’ll introduce the court
and crown the queen. And then the Buccaneers will take the field and take care of business against whatever team decides to show up that night. Covington kiddos: don’t forget to get your homecoming dance tickets this week. You can only buy them presale, and you gotta get there by 9 p.m. or else you won’t get in. Homecoming week – don’t miss it. If you’re looking for a fun competition, on Saturday, Oct. 12, the Covington Amazing Race is back. All are encouraged to participate – you don’t need to be a star athlete of my caliber to do well and have fun. If you’ve seen the TV show, then you know what it’s like, and Covington has its own version. Teams of four receive and interpret clues, find locations, and
complete Road Blocks, in my car trunk was an with everything culminat- old candy cane, and even ing with an after-party at though it was partially the finish line, including melted to the trunk, I prizes and a meal. The could still pry it off, and race begins at 3:30 p.m., it still tasted pretty good and you can download an and minty. entry form at www.covMark your calendars ingtonplus.com, or for the Covington call Amy Shaffer at Presbyterian 216-7429 or Cindy Church Bazaar on Hand at 216-5051. Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. With Halloween to 2 p.m. There on the way, get the will be church lady kids all ready for baked goods (the Trunk-or-Treat, put best kind of baked on by the Fields Kyle Moore goods), craft items of Grace Worship just in time for Center. The kids will Christmas gifting, and a enjoy trick-or-treating lot more. out of decorated car Read carefully, because trunks. It all takes place here is other assorted on Oct. 26, and there will quick news: the ribbon be jumpies, carnival-type cutting for Simply Signs games, and other activi- and Such Primitives is ties. It takes place behind scheduled for 5:30 p.m. the Elementary School, Oct. 3. The Covington from 1-3 p.m. Sounds like Fire Department will a pretty good deal. The have their annual panonly treat I’ve ever found cake flipping morning
and open house on Oct. 5. I’ll be there chowing down before a cross-country meet, so stop by and say hey. The Covington Candlelight Christmas weekends will be November 8-9, and Nov. 15-16. Residences are still needed to complete the home tour. Showcase your home and receive a 50-dollar gift certificate. Call Cathy Carder at 5700849 for details. If you haven’t yet been to Siegel’s Covington Country Store, now would be a good time to stop in and see what they offer. They’re also celebrating their 10-year anniversary of serving the community. The store is half hardware and half livestock feed, including birdseed, pet food, deer feeding and hunting supplies, along with Walnut Creek meats, cheese, and
candy. They also provide lumber, wire, fencing, animal health products, water softener salt, ice melt, work boots, pond supplies, and carports. In the spring, they will operate four greenhouses and feature the Heirloom line of tomatoes, which are always really popular. They have also recently expanded their tool rental site, so stop in to Siegel’s soon. If you can’t make it to this Friday night’s homecoming game, be sure to catch the broadcast live online at www.buccsfootball.com. You can also catch up on all of our Buccs Weekly shows, as well as video highlights from every game. Enjoy! Email callingaroundcovington@gmail.com or call 418-7428 to give me your news, notes, or shout-outs.
Pumpkin Show to feature Pet Parade BRADFORD — The Bradford Pumpkin Show Pet and Novelty Parade will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct.13. Anyone wishing to enter must be pre-registered by calling Ellen Gleason at (937) 448-6293, before Friday, Oct. 12. Absolutely no Friday or Saturday entries will be permitted. For entry forms and categories, contact Gleason at the above number. Parade line up will begin along the north side of the city building at 11:15 a.m. All entrants are to be in their category for judging to begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. If you are not in your category by 11:30 a.m., you may not get judged.
After judging the parade will continue to the north end stage to announce the winners. At the north end stage, the child will go on stage in their respective category. Each entry will be introduced and winners will be announced at that time. Cash prizes will be awarded to each winner in the categories listed below. Each entrant will receive a ribbon, a ride ticket and a goody bag. Sign carriers are needed. If you would like to carry a sign, call before Friday, Oct. 12. Judges decisions are final. No horses, ponies or reptiles may be entered. No commercial entries. One entry per person.
Lehman band takes second in contest SIDNEY — The Lehman Catholic High School marching band kicked off its fall competition season in grand fashion recently by placing second out of nine Class C bands at the Trojan Invitational Marching Band Contest. The contest was held at Troy High School. The Marching Cavaliers received an excellent (II) rating as did the Columbus Grove Marching Bulldogs, which placed first in the class. This was the first of the weekend competitions sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) throughout Ohio. Lehman will participate in three more competitions in pursuit of the coveted superior (I) rating and a trip to the OMEA State Marching Band Finals. The Lehman auxiliaries (six flags and feature twirler Marla Schroeder) also placed second in Class C behind Columbus Grove. The auxiliaries placed fifth out of all groups competing regardless of class. Lehman’s show theme this year is “World of Fantasy.” The music includes jazz, theater and rock selections. The band opens with “Land of Make Believe,” a jazz-rock tune by Chuck
Mangione, featuring soloists Nick Neumeier on alto saxophone and Rob Heckman on fluegelhorn. The second selection is the ballad “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserables.” Soloists are Gabe Berning on trombone and Millie Cartwright on trumpet. This is followed by the hard-rock classic “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf. Closing the show is “Masquerade” from the longest-running show on Broadway, “Phantom of the Opera.” The beginning of this song features a small group of musicians – Heckman and Cartwright on trumpet, Berning and John Meyer on trombone, Meghan Safreed on tuba, Christopher Trahey on mellophone, Sarah Gravunder on piccolo, and Grace Jackson on clarinet. The Lehman Band staff includes Elaine SchwellerSnyder, band director; Darla Cabe, assistant director and auxiliary adviser; and Jacquelyn Jenkinson, percussion adviser. The students are led on the field by Drum Major MaKenna Cabe. The Marching Cavaliers will next compete in the Grove City Marching Band Invitational on Sept. 28. The contest begins at 4 p.m.
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FFA member Rebekah Eidmiller gives Smartie candies to Mack Rose for wearing his seatbelt.
Miami East students hold seatbelt awareness activity CASSTOWN — As part of National Farm Safety Awareness Week, the Citizenship Committee of the Miami EastMVCTC FFA Chapter held a Seatbelt Awareness Activity on Thursday, Sept. 19. As students exited the parking lot at Miami East High School, the drivers were stopped and their seatbelts were
checked. If the student was wearing their seatbelt, they received Smarties candies for being smart about wearing their seatbelt. If the students were not wearing their seatbelts they were given a Dum Dum sucker for making a bad decision. The results of the event showed that a majority
of the drivers at Miami East High School do wear their seatbelts. More than 60 drivers and passengers were given candy, with just 18 percent of those not wearing their seat belts. Similar results were reported last year, when 13.1 percent of drivers were not wearing seat belts. The FFA’s Citizenship
Committee would like to encourage all drivers to slow down and wear their seat belts. Committee members involved in the activity were Colin Gump, Grant Hodge, Cody Reid and Blane Wagner. Additional FFA members assisting were Rebekah Eidemiller, Olivia Edgell, Kolin Bendickson and Colin Hawes.
United Way campaign underway SHELBY COUNTY — The 2013 Shelby County United Way Campaign has begun, with its kick-off taking place Thursday, Sept. 19. The community goal this year is $1,300,000, with $84,590 realized at the first report session. The theme of this year’s drive is “Aspire to LIVE UNITED.” United Way supporting companies and donors are represented in all Shelby County villages and communities, 26 United Way agencies, programs, and community initiatives every day are impacting lives of Shelby county residents. United, corporate and individual donors, with United Way programming are changing lives. Each week the campaign will highlight impact areas in programming, starting with youth. United Way officials note that through scouting, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are able to build leadership skills, character building, camping experiences and
much more. At risk youth can be placed in a safe structured home at Clear Creek Farm. A juvenile diversion and prevention program is offered at Salvation Army. The Sidney Alternative School and the Mac-aCheek Program receive funding for ED students enrolled in the county schools and Sidney City Schools. Neglected and abused children are provided a court appointed advocate with CASA. Financial assistance is provided for children to attend and learn at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA and children with special needs and autism receive child care services at Wilma Valentine Creative Learning Center. Retirees, selfemployed, and employees of non-participating United Way companies can contact the Shelby County United Way office at 492-2101 to participate in our auto-debit giving program.
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Report: US came close nuclear disaster in 1961 CASSANDRA VINOGRAD Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — A U.S. hydrogen bomb nearly detonated on the nation’s east coast, with a single switch averting a blast which would have been 260 times more powerful than the device that flattened Hiroshima, a newly published book says. In a recently declassified document, reported in a new book by Eric Schlosser, the supervisor of the nuclear weapons safety department at Sandia national laboratories said that one simple, vulnerable switch prevented nuclear catastrophe. The Guardian newspaper published the document on Saturday, Sept. 21. Two hydrogen bombs were accidentally dropped over Goldsboro, North Carolina on Jan. 24, 1961 after a B-52 bomber broke up in flight. One of the bombs apparently acted as if it was being armed and fired — its parachute opened and trigger mechanisms engaged. Parker F. Jones at the Sandia National Laboratories analyzed the accident in a document headed “How I learned to mistrust the H-Bomb.”
“The MK39 Mod 2 bomb did not possess adequate safety for the airborne-alert role in the B-52,” he wrote. When the B-52 disintegrates in the air it is likely to release the bombs in “a near normal fashion,” he wrote, calling the safety mechanisms to prevent accidental arming “not complex enough.” The document said the bomb had four safety mechanisms, one of which is not effective in the air. When the aircraft broke up, two others were rendered ineffective. “One simple, dynamotechnology, low voltage switch stood between the United States and a major catastrophe!” Jones wrote, adding that it could have been “bad news — in spades” if the switch had shorted. Schlosser discovered the document, written in 1969, through the Freedom of Information Act. It is featured in his new book on nuclear arms, “Command and Control,” which reports that through FOI he discovered that at least 700 “significant” accidents and incidents involving 1,250 nuclear weapons were recorded between 1950 and 1968.
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Demand for U.S.-born imams up in American mosques
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Mustafa Umar, an imam, takes questions during a youth group meeting at a mosque, Sept. 6, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. American Born Imams are rare; 85 percent of full-time, paid imams in the U.S. are foreign-born. But the demand for them is huge as concern grows about young Muslim Americans straying from a faith they no longer find relevant.
Chief: Smoking or candles started fatal Ohio fire JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
TOLEDO (AP) — Smoking cigarettes or burning candles started a mobile home fire that killed five young children and their mother’s boyfriend, investigators said Friday. The cause of the fatal fire was officially listed as undetermined, but evidence found where it started pointed to the source, Tiffin fire Chief William Ennis Jr. said. “We can’t tell you exactly whether it was a candle or a cigarette, but it was one of those two, we’re certain,” he said. The investigation also determined there were working smoke detectors inside the mobile home and firefighters could hear the alarms going off when they forced their way into it. The children, ages 1 to 6, and the man died early Sunday morning in Tiffin, a city in northwestern Ohio. The children’s mother, Anna Angel, was working at her fast-food job when the fire broke out. Angel’s four daughters, ages 3, 4, 5 and 6, were laid to rest in a casket following their funeral on Thursday. Her son, 1, was buried with his father, the man who died in the fire. The fire swept through the mobile home quickly, breaking out windows and peeling some of the home’s aluminum siding,
while neighbors watched helplessly as firefighters found the bodies of the children. There was heavy fire in the center of the mobile home and heavy smoke throughout it when firefighters arrived. The four girls were found in a bedroom and hallway near the back of the trailer while the boy was under a pile of clothes near where his father was discovered, an investigation report released Friday said. Investigators believe the man, Timothy Fresch, picked up his son and was trying to get out of the mobile home, Ennis said. “Our feeling was that by the time he got him, the fire grew so fast he had no way to get out,” Ennis said. “That was the same with the girls.” There was nothing to indicate that anything criminal took place, the report said. The deaths of Fresch, 25, and the children, Tiara Angel, 6; Stormie Huey, 5; Trinitie Huey, 4; Sunshine Huey, 3; and Domonic Fresch, 1, shocked the rural community, about 50 miles southeast of Toledo. Organizers of a fund to help Angel pay for the funerals and other expenses raised about $16,000 within two days of the fire. Rappers The Game and Drake pledged to donate another $22,500 after hearing about what happened.
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In this Sept. 10, 2013, photo, three sisters, from left, Shirley Mortellaro, 78, Mary Kidwell, 77, and Joan Billings, 80, are reunited in Batavia, N.Y., 73 years after their mother abandoned the older two in Toronto and disappeared with Mary. The two older sisters, who settled in western New York, were raised by their father, who had been in the Canadian Air Force. They spent years looking for Mary, who looked for them as well after ending up in Columbus, Ohio.
Three sisters reunited after 73 years PEMBROKE, N.Y. (AP) — Three sisters have been reunited in western New York some 73 years after their mother abandoned the older two and disappeared with the youngest sister. The Daily News of Batavia reported Saturday that the sisters — 80-year-old Joan Billings, 78-yearold Shirley Mortellaro and 77-year-old Mary Kidwell — were reunited this month after decades of searching for each other. The sisters’ story begins in 1940 in
Toronto, where their father was in the Canadian Air Force. The sisters told the newspaper that when their father was away, their mother would put them in the bedroom and tell them to stay there while she went partying. One day, the sisters said, they caught their mother with a boyfriend and told their father. A fight ensued and the mother packed quickly and left with her youngest daughter. The two older sisters settled in western New York — Billings in
Albion and Mortellaro in Pembroke — while Kidwell ended up in Columbus, Ohio. Billings and Mortellaro both married, Billings twice. Billings has six surviving children, having lost a daughter at age 33. Mortellaro and her husband Tony have three daughters; Kidwell, who is widowed, has four children. The two older sisters spent years looking for Mary, and she looked for them as well. That search ended about three weeks ago when Mortellaro got a call from her grandson’s
girlfriend’s mother in Florida, who had taken up the search. The woman had connected online with a friend of Kidwell’s who was also helping with the search. “She said, ‘I’ve found her,’” Mortellaro said. Kidwell arrived in Batavia by bus on Sept. 10. The sisters had no trouble recognizing each other. “We’ve lost a lot of years and we can’t get them back,” Kidwell said, as she sat in with her sisters in Mortellaro’s living room. “We’ve got a lot of catching up to do.”
Harvard launches $6.5 billion capital campaign JAY LINDSAY Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University launched a $6.5 billion capital campaign Saturday that, if successful, would be the largest fundraising effort in the history of higher education. The school said the campaign had broad goals spanning all its schools and would fund research into neuroscience, stem cell science and low-cost energy for the developing world. The campaign would target major renovations of the university’s undergraduate housing and increase its study of new learning and teaching strategies. It also aims to expand the school’s global presence, including through
an ongoing project to develop a center in Shanghai for conferences and research. Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust said the campaign will help the school meet the world’s increasingly complex and pressing needs. “We will meet these challenges, and in doing so, we will reaffirm what makes Harvard — and universities in general — such essential and irreplaceable contributors to the pursuit of knowledge and the welfare of the world,” Faust said in a press release. The campaign quietly began two years ago. Harvard says it has already raised $2.8 billion in gifts and pledges, some of which has already been used. The school aims to
reach its $6.5 billion goal by 2018. If it does so, the campaign would surpass a five-year, $6.2 billion campaign by Stanford University that ended last year. Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania have completed multiyear fundraising campaigns that netted $3.9 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively. Harvard’s endowment at the end of the last fiscal year was $30.7 billion. Asked why people would give to an already wealthy school like Harvard and not some other cause, Harvard Provost Alan Garber said the school has a history of helping solve the world’s problems and donors believe “Harvard can do uniquely well.” “This ranges from edu-
cational innovation to scientific breakthroughs that have changed the world,” he said. Although it’s called a capital campaign, the focus expands past buildings into what Harvard officials have defined as the school’s greatest needs. The school said about 45 percent of the money raised would support teaching and research, 25 percent would go to financial aid and student services, 20 percent would go to capital improvements and 10 percent would foster collaborations and other initiatives. A priority of the campaign is the expansion of Harvard’s growing School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, which became its own school six years ago.
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IN BRIEF ■ Football
OSU romps to 76-0 home win COLUMBUS (AP) — Kenny Guiton again starred in place of the injured Braxton Miller, setting a school record with six touchdown passes — all in the first half — to lead No. 4 Ohio State to a 76-0 victory against Florida A&M on Saturday. It was the most lopsided Ohio State win since 1935. The Buckeyes (4-0) needed a total of four offensive plays and 46 seconds to go up 21-0 in the opening 6 minutes and never looked back. It was an epic mismatch between a team with national-title aspirations and a Football Championship Subdivision member getting a $900,000 guarantee. FAMU (1-3), which suffered its worst loss ever, trailed 48-0 before picking up its initial first down in the second quarter. Guiton completed 24 of 34 passes for 215 yards.
■ Auto Racing
Kenseth gets another win LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Matt Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday. Kenseth followed his win in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship opener at Chicagoland with his series-high seventh victory of the season. Kenseth made his 500th career start and maintained his points lead. Kenseth and Busch made it a 1-2 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing for the second straight week and helped the organization win for the fourth time in the last five Cup races.
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Piqua’s Macy Yount tips the ball as Tasha Potts (6) and Abby Berger look on.
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Piqua spikers take third ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@civitasmedia.com
First-year Piqua volleyball coach Kaila Cook just wanted to see improvement as the season went on. So, as the Indians take a 7-6 record into Tuesday's match with Troy — ■ JH Volleyball with a chance to upset the Lady Trojans and earn a share of the GWOC North title — she has to feel like she has gotten what she wanted. BRADFORD — The "We are getting better," Bradford junior high volley- Cook said. "That is the ball teams will play at Trimain thing. The kids have Village tonight. been working hard." Both lost to Houston On Saturday, Piqua had Saturday. to work hard to get past a The seventh grade, 3-7, scrappy Graham team in lost 25-2, 25-19. the third-place match of The eighth, 3-7, lost 25- the Piqua Invitational to 19, 25-20. split its two matches on
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the day. After a first-round bye and a 20-25, 25-16, 25-16 loss to Bellefontaine in the semifinals, the Lady Indians outlasted Graham 1425, 25-23, 25-18. "I was happy with the way we battled," Cook said. "Especially after the match with Bellefontaine went, where we won the first game and then lost the next two." After being stunned by Graham in the opening game, the Lady Indians seemed to be in control. A tip by Macy Yount caught the Lady Falcons off-guard and Logan Ernst had a block for another hideout to Piqua up 23-16 in the second game. Graham then tied it with seven straight points, See Piqua|10
Tasha Potts hits the ball over MacKenzie Brunswick as Frannie Haney watches.
Piqua boys end streak
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many Q: How points did the
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Ohio State football team score against Iowa in 1950?
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QUOTED “It’s evaluating yourself. It’s not really who you’re playing against.” —Kenny Guiton on Ohio State’s 76-0 win Saturday
Lady Indians romp over Graham 9-1
FORT LORAMIE — The Lehman volleyball team got a big win Saturday, defeating Fort Loramie 20-25, 25-19, 25-22, 22-25, 15-13 in a thriller. “They came in ranked seventh in the state and had been playing really well,” Lehman coach Greg Snipes said. “So, to be able to beat them on their home floor was a huge win. “Hopefully, this is a sign of good things to come.” The deciding game was just as close as the entire match. See Vball|9
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The Piqua boys soccer team snapped a threegame losing streak Saturday at Wertz Stadium, beating previously unbeaten Kenton Ridge 2-0. “The guys played really hard the entire match and we were able to get a few goals to get a much needed victory,” Piqua coach NickGuidera said. “When we play with a high work rate, we can be a pretty decent team.” Both Piqua goals were
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scored by Hunter Comstock. He scored in the first half, when Dustin Gray played a long through ball to a streaking Comstock, who beat one defender then beat the keeper with a well placed left footed shot near post. In the second half Devon Parshall switched the field and Comstock was there again to finish. See Soccer|10
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Lehman runs at Midwest Catholic meet
SIDNEY — The Piqua boys cross country team finished fifth at the Sidney Invitational Saturday. Piqua runners places and times included Andy Mayse, 6, 18:08.15; Dylan Jacobs, 11, 18:41.75; Josh Hanes, 39, 20:34.25; Bryan Mayse, 40, 20:35.06; Braden Wise, 49, 21:05.81; Isaiah Garber, 54, 21:34.50; Bradley McPherson, 57, 21:56.22; Trevor Snapp, 63, 22:29.53; Dante Kemp, 71, 23:14.06. Piqua will run at the Miami County meet Saturday.
Lehman 13th
KETTERING — The Lehman boys cross country team finished 13th in the boys varsity race at Midwest Catholic Championships Saturday at Indian Riffle Park. Lehman runners places and times included Nick Elsner, 61, 18:36; Gabriel Berning, 68, 18:43; John Schmiesing, 100, 19:15; Isaiah Winhoven, 107,
Blue Race at 19:29; Erik Jackson, 137, the 20:36; Teddy Jackson, 166, Cedarville Friendship Invitational. 22:47. Covington’s top seven Tiger boys third included Alex Schilling, VERSAILLES — The 11, 17:55.10; Nate Dunn, Versailles boys cross coun- 13, 17:58.50; Lane White, try team finished third at 33, 18:54.24; Sam Sherthe Tour De Sewer, while man, 47, 19:24.37; Steven Houston finished seventh. Shane, 53, 19:43.05; Nick Versailles top seven in- Tobias, 77, 20:27.80; Josh cluded Richie Ware, 4, Sowers, 85, 20:57.90. 17:32.2; Noah Pleiman, 20, 18:59.9; Andrew McBride second Kramer, 21, 19:01.3; Tyler SPRINGFIELD — Rose, 22, 19:02.5; Cole Al- Newton’s Brady McBride bers, 23, 19:08.8; Matt finished second at the Mangen, 31, 19:46.6; George Rogers InvitaJacob Rose, 37, 19:59.5. tional, being clocked in Houston runners in- 17:21.65. cluded Devon Jester, 10, Also for Newton, Brett 18:19.2; Troy Riley, 29, Sullivan was 82nd in 19:33.7; Azen Reier, 35, 20:53.19; 19:52.6; Isaiah Beaver, 54, Miami East finished 20:39.8; Corey Slusser, 88, eighth as a team. 23:06.7; Derrek Mayse, The Vikings top seven 107, 25:23.0. included Luke Mengos, 17, Bradford runners in- 18:38.82; Matthew cluded Rayce Grigg, 67, Amheiser, 33, 19:36.22; 21:02.6; Rhyan Turner, 89, Ben Marlow, 36, 19:39.87; 23:18.1; Nathan Rose, 103, Evan Pemberton, 66, 24:35.4. 20:35.63; Hunter Sharp, 74, 20:43.55; Brandon Buccs sixth CEDARVILLE — Cov- Mack, 76, 20:47.37; Scot ington finished sixth in Kirby, 77, 20:48.03.
Bensman gets top 10 for Piqua girls runners Grow, Ewing win races for Versailles, East
SIDNEY — The Piqua girls cross country team finished fifth at the Sidney Invitational Saturday. Piqua runners included Courtney Bensman, 8, 23:18.91; Emily Wenrick, 18, 25:18.59; Juliya Hsiang, 23, 25:50.34; Kylie Hays, 27, 26:16.50; Claire Hilleary, 32, 27:17.12; Joling Hsiang, 33, 27:50.50; Lyric Wyan, 40, 32:13.44; Zoe Grunkemeyer, 42, 34:21.81; Whitney Biddle, 44, 34:49.20. Piqua will run at the Miami County meet Saturday.
Lady Cavs compete
Cincinnati pulls even with Pirates in wild-card race PITTSBURGH (AP) — Billy Hamilton remains perfect on the basepaths. The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. The combination could prove potent during the final week of the regular season, and maybe beyond. Hamilton got three hits and stole two more bases and the Reds routed Pittsburgh 11-3 Sunday to tie the Pirates for the NL wild-card lead. Batting right behind Hamilton, Chris Heisey had three hits and two RBIs as the Reds won two of three to pull even with the scuffling Pirates.
the two-time defending Division III state champion Vikings reached the title match before falling to Bellmont (Ind.) Saturday at Miami East High School. The Vikings (11-4) lost to Bellmont 25-13, 25-18. To get there, though, Miami East defeated Bishop Ready – which it knocked off in the state title game last year – 2325, 25-16, 25-22 and then beat Adams Central (Ind.) 20-25, 25-22, 25-22. “I thought the day went well all-in-all,” Miami East coach John Cash said. Ashley Current had 19 kills, four aces, eight blocks, 11 digs and 29 assists on the day for the Vikings, Allison Morrett had 15 kills, an ace, 16 digs and 23 assists, Kati Runner had 10 kills, a dig and an assist, Trina Current had nine kills, two aces, six blocks and two digs, Angie Mack had eight kills, two aces and 24 digs, Anna Kiesewetter had 35 digs and Lindsey Black had an ace and 11
digs. “We did some pretty good things today,” Cash said. “We made some plays when we had to.”
"Those guys set up some big innings," Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker said. "You need guys in your lineup to drive in runs but it's just as important to have guys to get on base so they can be driven in." The Reds and Pirates each have magic numbers of two to close out Washington and clinch a playoff spot. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh trail NL Central leader St. Louis by 2 1-2 games, pending the Cardinals' night game at Milwaukee. Jay Bruce hit a threerun double and Todd Frazier followed with a homer that capped a five-run
burst in the first inning. Bronson Arroyo (14-11) made it stand up, lasting five innings to win for the first time in nearly a month. The Reds won for the fifth time in six games to head home for a seasonending six-game homestand with some serious momentum. "We knew it was an important series, they knew it was an important and our guys responded and jumped them early in this one," Baker said. "It was a good win for us, an important win." Neil Walker hit his 13th homer of the season, but Pittsburgh stumbled in its home finale. The Pirates have lost five of seven.
Bengals give up 30 straight points in win
Cincinnati survives turnover fest with Packers
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CASSTOWN — Still playing with a shuffled lineup, the Miami East Vikings showed that they could still hang with some of the best that three states have to offer. Hosting the first-ever “Clash in Casstown” volleyball tournament, featuring six teams from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana ranked in the top 20 in their respective states,
Reds, Hamilton have perfect day in victory
was second with 81. Ewing won the race in 20:28.28. The rest of the Miami East top seven included Abigail Amheiser, 10, 21:30.48; Lorenza Savini, 14, 22:02.39; Abby Hawkins, 21, 22:42.44; Sami Sands, 39, 23:39.79; Abby Bollinger, 48, 24:27.97; Erin Augustus, 58, 25:20.01. Newton runners included Jasmine Ingle, 76, 27:04.65; Vivian Brauer, 87, 27:53.78; Megan ZieCINCINNATI (AP) — A lenski, 97, 29:22.98. game full of weirdness came down to the final Lady Buccs second flub, one that bounced CEDARVILLE — The right into Terence NewCovington girls cross man's arms. country team finished secThe cornerback reond in the Blue Race at turned a fumble 58 yards the Cedarville Friendship for a touchdown with 3:47 Invitational Saturday. left on Sunday, rallying Summit Country Day the Cincinnati Bengals to won with 21, while Cov- a 34-30 victory over Green ington and Hillsboro both Bay in a game of wild mohad 76 and the Buccs won mentum swings set up by the sixth-girl tiebreaker. nonstop turnovers. Covington’s top seven "We learned some valuincluded Carly Shell, 3, able lessons and survived 19:51.96; Anna Dunn, 5, one today that you don't 20:52.04; Hannah Retz, 9, survive very often," coach 21:50.54; Heidi Cron, 32, Marvin Lewis said. 23:03.81; Cassidy Cain, The lesson? Just hold 33, 23:09.12; Julianna onto the ball. Yingst, 37, 23:23.32; BriEach team gave it away ana Grilliot, 73, 26:21.51; four times. Each team returned a fumble for a touchdown — M.D. Jennings ran one back for
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Cincinnati pitcher Bronson Arroyo fires a strike Sunday against Pittsburgh.
day. Versailles had 40 points, St. Henry was second with 67. Bradford finished seventh. Grow was clocked in 20:35.5. The rest of the Lady Tigers top seven included Madison Grilliot, 5, 21:37.9; Hannah Wenig, 7, 21:44.4; Kara Donbrock, 13, 22:15.7; Katelyn Goettemoeller, 14, 22:18.8; Lexi Fliehman, 16, 22:26.5; JAdyn Barga, 17, 22:30.0. Bradford runners included Bailey Brewer, 8, 21:46.0; Adria Roberts, 74, 25:49.8; Jennifer Ross, 77, 25:55.1; Gabby Fair, 80, 26:39.2; Molli Lavey, 84, 26:48.5. Houston runners included Kaitlyn Ellison, 114, 29:48.1; Caitlin Ryan, 124, 35:16.5; Brittany Timmerman, 125, 35:28.4.
KETTERING — The Lehman girls cross country team had several runners compete in the Midwest Cathloic Champioships at Indian Riffle Park. Lehman runners places and times included Caroline Heitmeyer, 10, 20:16; Jenna Zimmerman, 21, 20:36; Janelle Gravunder, Lady Vikings win SPRINGFIELD — 100, 23:36; Theresa Freshman Marie Ewing Schmiesing, 142, 25:45. led the Miami East girls to victory at the George Lady Tigers first VERSAILLES — Mur- Rogers Invitational Saturphy Grow led the Ver- day. The Lady Vikings had sailles girls to victory at the Tour De Sewer Satur- 70 points, while Tecumseh
“We never led by more than two points in the game,” Snipes said. “We had a kill to get to match point — then we had a couple of real nice defensive saves on the final point and Loramie was called for being in the net.” Sidney Chapman had 14 kills and 12 digs for Lehman, 7-7. Erica Paulus had eight kills and 14 digs, while Olivia Slagle had seven kills, four blocks and eight digs. Ellie Cain dished out 30 assists, while Ava Schmitz had 19 digs and four aces.
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Russia goes 2-1
MINSTER — The Russia volleyball team finished second in the Minster Invitational Saturday. Russia defeated Franklin Monroe 25-9, 255,and Marion Pleasant 2624, 23-25, 25-20before losing in the final to the host Wildcats 25-18, 2515. On the day, Taylor Daniel had 51 set assists, seven kills, seven blocks and 15 digs. Kylie Wilson had 27 kills, while Camille Puthoff had 18 kills and 16 digs. Maggie Kearns had eight kills and a school record 12 aces against Franklin Monroe. Cassie Pleiman had 13 digs and Allison Gariety seven blocks. The Lady Raiders, 11-5, host Jackson Center on Tuesday.
Green Bay (1-2). The Bengals blew a 14-point lead, and the Packers let a 16point lead get away in the second half. Green Bay scored 30 consecutive points and lost. And no, the weather wasn't a factor. Nobody could blame the cool, sunny afternoon for all the oddities. "There's been a lot of crazy games since I've been here," seventh-year cornerback Leon Hall said. "But that one's up there. Top three." The Bengals (2-1) finished it off when Michael Johnson batted down Aaron Rodgers' fourthdown pass at the Cincinnati 20-yard line with 1:21 left, ending a subpar showing for the quarterback.
It was the first time in 14 years that a team won after allowing an opponent to score 30 consecutive points in a game. "We didn't flinch," safety Reggie Nelson said. "You expect a great team like that to score." The second-half comeback completed an exhilarating week at Paul Brown Stadium for the Bengals, who beat AFC North rival Pittsburgh 2010 on Monday night with an impressive defensive game. The defense made the difference again against Rodgers and Green Bay's high-powered but injurydepleted offense. Rodgers was 26 of 43 for 244 yards with a touchdown, but was sacked four times and threw two interceptions.
Hoyer leads Browns on winning touchdown drive Cleveland stuns Minnesota with 31-27 road win MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The young running back was traded away, the third-stringer was picked to start at quarterback, and Cleveland's jaded fan base was already pushing this week for the first pick in next year's draft. The Browns haven't given up on the season, though. Minnesota's might be slipping away. Jordan Cameron caught three touchdown passes, including the go-ahead grab in the back of the end zone with 51 seconds left, and the Browns kept the Vikings winless with a 3127 victory Sunday. "If you let the distractions that are outside of the locker room affect the way you play, then you are tanking the season and you will have no chance," said Joe Thomas, the three-time All-Pro left tackle.
Brian Hoyer threw for three scores in his second career start, and the Browns (1-2) became the latest team to torch Minnesota's struggling secondary, which lost top cornerback Chris Cook to a groin injury in the first quarter. Hoyer overcame three interceptions to throw for 321 yards, going 30 for 54. Josh Gordon had 10 catches for 146 yards and a touchdown in his season debut, and Cameron had six receptions for 66 yards. "It's just a matter of believing in Brian and believing in ourselves, and we did a good job of that," Cameron said. Christian Ponder ran for two touchdowns for the Vikings (0-3), but he threw an interception, lost a fumble and took his sixth sack on the final play of the game. The Vikings went three-and-
out six times, twice in the fourth quarter when they could've put the game away. Ponder almost hit Jerome Simpson in a crowd at the goal line on the penultimate play, but the Vikings didn't get closer than the 34. "We've got to look ourselves in the mirror and change this around quickly, because we're going to make sure this doesn't steamroll and snowball downhill," Ponder said. After scoring 16 points over the first two games, dealing 2012 first-round draft pick Trent Richardson to Indianapolis and putting Hoyer in for the injured Brandon Weeden, the Browns looked finished. They were behind 7-0 after a long Vikings touchdown drive and a 45second possession of their own forced a punt.
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Bradford’s Nick Rank runs for yardage Friday night against National Trail.
Miami East rolls to big win over Trojans in CCC Vikings off to impressive 4-0 start
ARCANUM — Four games to start the season, four wins. It’s been a long timesince the Miami East Vikings have been able to say that. But after Saturday’s 49-13 rout at Arcanum, it’s hard to say when — or if — the Vikings will stop rolling. “We haven’t been 4-0 in a while, so it’s exciting,” Miami East coach Max Current said. “We’re just trying take it one game at a time.” Miami East put up 21 in the first quarter Saturday, then followed up with 14 points in each the second and third quarters. That was plenty enough offense to get the job done. Robbie Adams led the Vikings rushing attack with 121 yards on six carries and a pair of touchdowns — one from 80 yards out. Michael Fellers caught a 68yard touchdown pass from QB Conner Hellyer, and he also added a 70-yard kickreturn score and a pair of rushing scores. Colton McKinney also added a 15-yard TD run and ran for 52 yards on six car-
ries. Alex Brewer added a fumble recovery on Arcanum’s first series of the game. Miami East (4-0, 3-0 Cross County Conference) hosts Mississinawa Valley for homecoming Friday in Casstown.
Bradford falls to National Trail
BRADFORD – The Bradford football team played with National Trail for three quarters Friday night, but a couple big plays by the Blazers in the fourth quarter led to a 27-12 loss for the Railroaders. With a couple touchdown runs by senior quarterback Brandon Wysong, Bradford was within two points, 14-12, of National Trail at halftime. The score remained the same until the fourth quarter when National Trail got a punt return to Bradford’s 11 yard-line, setting up an 11-yard touchdown run. Then on the Blazers’ next offensive drive, they added a 45-yard touchdown pass. Bradford fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Cross County Conference with the loss.
“Hunter has found a way to score this season,” Guidera said. “He has had multiple games with multiple goals.” Piqua's defense of Andrew Lamphar, Caleb Vallieu, Luke Brown and Clayton Brown kept Kenton Ridge at bay most of the first half, but in the second half they and keeper Grady Stewart would get quite the test. “We knew they would come out hard, they haven't had to play from behind this season,” Guidera said, “We were on our heels a bit but the guys fought through it.’ Grady Stewart had a very strong game in goal racking up 14 saves, one of which being a monstrous save on a PK with 22 minutes left to play. “It was very impressive,” Guidera said. “KR player struck the ball well and Stewart made a diving save to keep the ball from going into the upper corner. Not a lot of keepers could come up with that save.” Piqua won the JV game 5-2. Jacob North and Jaron Cantrell each scored two goals. Andy Newbright added one and had an assist. Nolan Maurer had two assists, while Levi Welch and Tate Latham each had one. Piqua plays at Greenville Tuesday.
Yellow Springs scored at the 10 minute mark in the first half and they took that 1-0 lead into the locker room. Yellow Springs scored just one minute into the second half on a PK after Lehman had a hand ball in the box. That gave them a 2-0 lead. They would score two other goals in the half. "We played well until mid way in the second half then we stopped doing things we need to do to be successful," Thornton said. "We did not control midfield and we didn't get good touches on the ball." Lehman had five shots on goal to Yellow Springs 18. Lehman falls to 4-4-1 while Yellow Springs goes to 6-2-2. Lehman plays at New Knoxville on Thursday.
GIRLS SOCCER Lady Indians win
The Piqua girls soccer team coasted to a 9-1 win over Graham Saturday in non-conference action. Amy Burt and Kayla Schurbb had big games for the Lady Indians, 6-3-1. Burt scored four goals, while Schrubb had three goals and one assist. Brooke Bubb and Katie Evans both scored one goal. Hannah Went had two assists, while Alexis Branam, Morgen Grunkemeyer and Sierra Miller all had one. Cav boys lose YELLPW SPRINGS — The Lehman Piqua will host Greenville Wednesboys soccer team traveled to Yellow day in GWOC North play. Springs Saturday afternoon and found the going tough. Newton ties XC Yellow Springs downed the CavaPLEASANT HILL —Newton and liers 4-0. Xenia Christian played to a 3-3 draw Lehman was down three players Saturday. due to injury. After Xenia Christian went up 3-0, "We have three guys banged up, Newton responded with three goals of maybe a couple out for the season" its own to force a draw. Madison Tebics Lehman coach Tom Thornton said. had a goal on a penalty kick, Trelissa "But our younger guys have to be able Lavy scored on an assist by Morgan to step up and give us quality min- Miller and Aliya Stein netted one on a utes." pass by Trelissa Lavy.
Piqua From page 8 before Piqua survived with the final two points, including a service winner by Kailey Byers to finish it. "We just started struggling with Graham's rolls," Cook said. "They like to roll the ball a lot and we were having trouble adjusting to it." Much of the third game was close, but Piqua took control midway through. After trailing 16-14, Piqua closed the match with an 11-2 run. Byers had a six-point run at the service line, including an ace, two kills by Mae Carnes and one each by Frannie Haney and Ernst. After a block by Haney put Piqua up 22-18, Sarah Palmer served out the match. Graham couldn't return her first two serves and
Carnes finished things with a thunderous kill. "We played with much more intensity," Cook said. "That was good to see, because that is something we have struggled with at times. “We played with a sense of urgency." Yount dished out 18 assists against the Falcons and had 13 digs. Carnes pounded nine kills, while Ernst added six kills and two blocks. Byers led the defense with 18 digs, while Palmer served three aces. Piqua had gotten off to a good start against Bellefontaine, with Carnes pounded the ball to the floor to finish off a 25-20 win in the opening game. But, the Lady Chieftans answered with to 25-16 wins. "I am not real sure
what happened there," Cook said. "Bellefontaine started tipping the ball over us at the net and we had trouble making the adjustment. We had played so well in that first game." Yount dished out 26 assists in the match, while Carnes had eight kills and Ernst added six kills and four blocks. Tasha Potts led the defense with 20 digs and Byers added 13. Now comes the biggest match of the season to this point — Tuesday at Troy. "I know the girls want this really badly," Cook said. "They have worked really hard. “I think if they play the way they are capable, we can do it." Which would be a big MIKE ULLERY/CALL measure of just how much they have improved. Mae Carnes hits over Bellefontaine’s Kameren Haley Saturday.
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Centerburg 38, Galion Northmor 7 Centerville 42, Lebanon 14 Chagrin Falls Kenston 47, Wickliffe 18 Chardon 35, Eastlake N. 0 Chesterland W. Geauga 48, Painesville Harvey 13 Chillicothe 20, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 14, OT Chillicothe Zane Trace 61, Southeastern 27 Cin. Anderson 40, Cin. Walnut Hills 13 Cin. Clark Montessori 39, Cin. Christian 7 Cin. Colerain 35, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 7 Cin. Hills Christian Academy 56, Hamilton New Miami 0 Cin. Hughes 38, Cin. Aiken 0 Cin. Indian Hill 7, Cin. Mariemont 0 Cin. Moeller 24, Lou. St. Xavier, Ky. 12 Cin. Mt. Healthy 33, Oxford Talawanda 0 Cin. N. College Hill 35, Day. Christian 0 Cin. NW 17, Hamilton Ross 0 Cin. Oak Hills 30, Mason 7 Cin. Purcell Marian 12, Day. ChaminadeJulienne 9 Cin. St. Xavier 15, Indpls Cathedral, Ind. 6 Cin. Sycamore 33, Middletown 5 Cin. Western Hills 56, Cin. Shroder 33 Cin. Winton Woods 17, Cols. Watterson 0 Cin. Withrow 44, Cin. Taft 6 Cin. Wyoming 55, Cin. Madeira 20 Circleville Logan Elm 20, Ashville Teays Valley 17 Clarksville Clinton-Massie 62, Greenfield McClain 0 Cle. E. Tech 21, Cle. Lincoln W. 6 Cle. Hay 50, Cle. John Adams 14 Cle. JFK 41, Cle. John Marshall 8 Clyde 36, Castalia Margaretta 6 Coldwater 41, Delphos St. John's 6 Cols. Beechcroft 15, Cols. Whetstone 8 Cols. Bexley 48, Cols. Grandview Hts. 12 Cols. Briggs 24, Cols. Africentric 18 Cols. Brookhaven 29, Cols. Northland 28, OT Cols. Centennial 28, Cols. Linden McKinley 18 Cols. DeSales 41, Tol. Rogers 20 Cols. Eastmoor 58, Cols. West 6 Cols. Hamilton Twp. 26, Circleville 21 Cols. Hartley 20, Cols. St. Charles 7 Cols. Marion-Franklin 44, Cols. Independence 18 Cols. Mifflin 48, Cols. East 12 Cols. Upper Arlington 45, Thomas Worthington 7 Cols. Walnut Ridge 47, Cols. South 20 Conneaut 36, Thompson Ledgemont 7 Convoy Crestview 7, Bluffton 6 Cortland Lakeview 36, Warren Champion 28 Coshocton 67, Zanesville Rosecrans 0 Covington 54, Tipp City Bethel 7 Creston Norwayne 42, Rittman 0
Crooksville 22, New Lexington 14 Crown City S. Gallia 34, Corning Miller 8 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 26, Can. Timken 7 Cuyahoga Hts. 42, Fairport Harbor Harding 6 Danville 53, Sugar Grove Berne Union 7 Defiance Tinora 48, Edgerton 7 Delphos Jefferson 33, Harrod Allen E. 0 Elida 34, St. Marys Memorial 14 Euclid 34, E. Cle. Shaw 6 Fairfield 42, Cin. Princeton 27 Fayetteville-Perry 16, Miami Valley Christian Academy 6 Findlay 41, Oregon Clay 20 Findlay Liberty-Benton 50, Cory-Rawson 0 Franklin 31, Monroe 12 Fredericktown 33, Cardington-Lincoln 0 Fremont St. Joseph 10, Attica Seneca E. 7 Ft. Loramie 14, Ada 8 Ft. Wayne Dwenger, Ind. 31, Cin. La Salle 24, OT Gahanna Cols. Academy 30, London 18 Gahanna Lincoln 20, Groveport-Madison 13 Galion 35, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 14 Gallipolis Gallia 45, Marietta 16 Gates Mills Gilmour 35, Howard E. Knox 14 Genoa Area 40, Rossford 6 Germantown Valley View 42, Day. Oakwood 14 Gibsonburg 29, Tol. Ottawa Hills 0 Girard 47, Newton Falls 7 Glouster Trimble 16, Pomeroy Meigs 0 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 51, Massillon Tuslaw 20 Goshen 18, Batavia Clermont NE 3 Granville 26, Johnstown-Monroe 13 Greenville 21, W. Carrollton 0 Hamler Patrick Henry 21, Liberty Center 3 Hanoverton United 34, Salineville Southern 0 Harrison 45, Morrow Little Miami 0 Haviland Wayne Trace 40, Defiance Ayersville 6 Hicksville 49, Sherwood Fairview 23 Hilliard Bradley 20, Dublin Jerome 0 Hilliard Darby 37, Westerville N. 6 Hilliard Davidson 28, Dublin Coffman 7 Holgate 24, Antwerp 20 Hubbard 22, Warren Howland 14 Huber Hts. Wayne 49, Xenia 20 Huron 41, Sandusky St. Mary 7 Jeromesville Hillsdale 41, Dalton 7 Kent Roosevelt 55, Akr. Coventry 12 Kenton 32, Van Wert 0 Kettering Alter 9, St. Bernard Roger Bacon 0 Kings Mills Kings 12, Cin. Turpin 9 Kirtland 56, Newbury 0
Lakeside Danbury 21, Oregon Stritch 7 Lewis Center Olentangy 25, Sunbury Big Walnut 19 Lewisburg Tri-County N. 34, Union City Mississinawa Valley 0 Lima Sr. 13, Fremont Ross 12 Lisbon David Anderson 54, E. Palestine 6 Lore City Buckeye Trail 22, Barnesville 21 Loudonville 31, Logan 7 Louisville 41, Salem 28 Louisville Aquinas 49, Garfield Hts. Trinity 14 Lowellville 34, Mineral Ridge 31 Lucas 59, Millersport 14 Lucasville Valley 27, Chesapeake 7 Macedonia Nordonia 27, Lodi Cloverleaf 3 Magnolia, W.Va. 48, Hannibal River 14 Magnolia Sandy Valley 26, E. Can. 7 Mansfield Sr. 40, Bellville Clear Fork 0 Maria Stein Marion Local 33, Ft. Recovery 0 Marion Harding 7, Tol. Bowsher 0 Mason, Mich. 47, Tol. Scott 0 Massillon Jackson 39, Uniontown Lake 36 Massillon Washington 35, Mentor Lake Cath. 6 Mayfield 43, Lyndhurst Brush 33 McArthur Vinton County 13, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 6 McComb 73, Vanlue 0 McDonald 58, Sebring McKinley 6 McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 22, Waynesfield-Goshen 16 Mechanicsburg 60, S. Charleston SE 6 Medina Highland 24, Wadsworth 23 Mentor 49, Twinsburg 0 Miamisburg 14, Vandalia Butler 6 Middletown Madison Senior 35, Day. Northridge 7 Milford 36, Cin. Woodward 0 Millbury Lake 38, Tontogany Otsego 0 Millersburg W. Holmes 42, Mansfield Madison 14 Minerva 21, Alliance 19 Minster 7, St. Henry 0 Mogadore 38, Akr. Springfield 16 Mogadore Field 25, Ravenna 20 Mt. Orab Western Brown 20, New Richmond 17 N. Bend Taylor 33, Cin. Deer Park 0 N. Lewisburg Triad 53, Spring. NE 19 Napoleon 42, Sylvania Northview 7 Navarre Fairless 49, Akr. Manchester 48, 3OT Nelsonville-York 36, Bidwell River Valley 0 New Albany 49, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 13 New Lebanon Dixie 25, Camden Preble Shawnee 14 New London 42, Ashland Crestview 20 New Matamoras Frontier 53, Bridgeport 0
New Middletown Spring. 9, Columbiana 0 New Paris National Trail 27, Bradford 12 New Philadelphia 56, Youngs. East 12 Newark Cath. 40, Hebron Lakewood 3 Newark Licking Valley 55, Johnstown Northridge 8 Northwood 40, Edon 27 Norton 35, Mantua Crestwood 34 Oak Harbor 33, Port Clinton 7 Oak Hill 22, Wellston 15 Ontario 45, Willard 6 Orrville 16, Lexington 9 Ottawa-Glandorf 14, Lima Shawnee 13 Painesville Riverside 44, Ashtabula Lakeside 26 Pandora-Gilboa 40, Dola Hardin Northern 0 Parma Padua 31, Massillon Perry 0 Pataskala Licking Hts. 62, Heath 12 Pataskala Watkins Memorial 48, Utica 6 Pemberville Eastwood 40, Elmore Woodmore 12 Peninsula Woodridge 42, Ravenna SE 7 Perrysburg 42, Bowling Green 2 Philo 37, Warsaw River View 14 Pickerington Cent. 27, Lancaster 12 Pickerington N. 45, Newark 0 Piketon 42, Frankfort Adena 8 Plain City Jonathan Alder 21, Milford Center Fairbanks 13 Poland Seminary 38, Niles McKinley 16 Portsmouth Notre Dame 47, McDermott Scioto NW 7 Portsmouth Sciotoville 22, Manchester 20 Portsmouth W. 34, Ironton Rock Hill 6 Powell Olentangy Liberty 49, Grove City Cent. Crossing 7 Raceland, Ky. 42, Coal Grove DawsonBryant 33 Racine Southern 48, Stewart Federal Hocking 12 Reading 26, Cin. Finneytown 0 Reedsville Eastern 28, Waterford 0 Reynoldsburg 21, Grove City 10 Richwood N. Union 20, Marion Pleasant 7 Rockford Parkway 7, New Bremen 0 S. Point 42, Lincoln County, W.Va. 22 Sandusky 20, Shelby 6 Sandusky Perkins 41, Milan Edison 20 Shadyside 41, Sarahsville Shenandoah 15 Sidney Lehman 33, Lima Perry 0 Solon 14, Strongsville 0 Southington Chalker 34, Elyria Open Door 0 Spencerville 36, Paulding 0 Springboro 42, Sidney 14 St. Clairsville 35, Martins Ferry 14 Steubenville 32, Brooke, W.Va. 15 Stow-Munroe Falls 39, Cuyahoga Falls 6 Strasburg-Franklin 18, Newcomerstown 15
Streetsboro 55, Rootstown 10 Struthers 26, Brookfield 7 Sugarcreek Garaway 21, W. Lafayette Ridgewood 12 Swanton 61, Montpelier 0 Sylvania Southview 28, Holland Springfield 14 Tallmadge 22, Copley 16, OT Thornville Sheridan 12, New Concord John Glenn 7 Tiffin Calvert 33, Kansas Lakota 6 Tiffin Columbian 24, Norwalk 20 Tipp City Tippecanoe 56, Lewistown Indian Lake 6 Tol. Cent. Cath. 21, Tol. Whitmer 14 Tol. Christian 25, W. Unity Hilltop 10 Tol. St. Francis 30, Tol. St. John's 13 Trotwood-Madison 22, Kettering Fairmont 6 Uhrichsville Claymont 27, Lisbon Beaver 0 Upper Sandusky 53, Crestline 6 Van Buren 20, Arcadia 0 Versailles 28, Anna 6 Vincent Warren 47, Parkersburg South, W.Va. 39 W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. 41, Ansonia 14 W. Chester Lakota W. 42, Hamilton 7 W. Jefferson 43, London Madison Plains 0 W. Liberty-Salem 47, Spring. Cath. Cent. 6 W. Salem NW 28, Doylestown Chippewa 14 Wahama, W.Va. 60, Belpre 8 Wapakoneta 21, Lima Bath 0 Warren Harding 35, Maple Hts. 20 Washington C.H. 42, Lees Creek E. Clinton 24 Wauseon 20, Delta 13 Waverly 56, Albany Alexander 48 Wellsville 21, Leetonia 18, OT Westerville Cent. 41, Dublin Scioto 38 Westerville S. 50, Canal Winchester 7 Wheelersburg 49, Proctorville Fairland 32 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 31, Maumee 14 Williamsburg 35, Fairfield Christian 7 Williamsport Westfall 35, Chillicothe Huntington 12 Willoughby S. 34, Geneva 14 Willow Wood Symmes Valley 35, Lancaster Fisher Cath. 17 Wilmington 17, Trenton Edgewood 3 Wintersville Indian Creek 30, Rayland Buckeye 16 Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 48, Caldwell 21 Wooster Triway 31, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 13 Worthington Kilbourne 42, Delaware Hayes 7 Youngs. Liberty 29, Leavittsburg LaBrae 6
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis offered an olive branch of sorts to the doctrine-minded, conservative wing of the Catholic Church on Friday as he denounced abortions as a symptom of today’s “throw-away culture” and encouraged Catholic doctors to refuse to perform them. Francis issued a strong anti-abortion message and cited Vatican teaching on the need to defend the unborn during an audience with Catholic gynecologists. It came a day after he was quoted as blasting the church’s obsession with “small-minded rules” that are driving the faithful away. In an interview that has sent shockwaves through the church, Francis urged its pastors to focus on being merciful and welcoming rather than insisting only on such divisive, hot-button issues as abortion, gay marriage and contraception. Even before the interview was published, some conservatives had voiced disappointment that Francis had shied away from restating such church rules. Francis explained his reason for doing so in the interview with the Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica, saying church teaching on such issues is well-known, he supports it, but that he doesn’t feel it necessary to repeat it constantly. He did repeat it on Friday, however. In his comments, Francis denounced today ’s “throw-away culture” that justifies disposing of lives, and said doctors in particular had been forced into situations where they are called to “not respect life.” “Every child that isn’t born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of the Lord,” he said. He urged the gynecologists to abide by their consciences and help bring lives into the world. “Things have a price and can be for sale, but people have a dignity that is priceless and worth far more than things,” he said. Francis’ comments to Civilta Cattolica contained no change in church teaching, but they represented a radical shift in tone and stood in stark contrast to the priorities of his two immediate predecessors. John Paul II and Benedict XVI were both intellectuals for whom doctrine was paramount, an orientation that guided the selection of a generation of bishops and cardinals who, in countries like the United States, have put themselves on the front lines in opposing abortion and gay marriage. They now find themselves being asked to preach more to those who
have fallen away from the church and offer them a compassionate welcome home. Greg Burke, the Vatican’s senior communications adviser, insisted Friday that Francis was by no means calling into question the papacies and priorities of his predecessors. “The pope is not condemning his predecessors,” Burke told The Associated Press. “What he is saying is ‘We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the boundaries. We’ve spent a lot of time talking about what is sin and what’s not. Now let’s move on. Let’s talk about mercy. Let’s talk about love.’” Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Ireland’s most reformminded Catholic leader, said Francis’ comments will be tough for the church to put into action because there is a tendency to get “trapped” into the right and wrong, white and black of Catholic teaching. “It’s a way of thinking that will actually be very hard for the right and the left of the church, either of them, to accept,” he told RTE radio. But he said Francis wasn’t dismissing everything that has been taught to date. “He’s saying let’s move in a different direction.” Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island, just last week had said in an interview with his diocesan newspaper that he was “a little bit disappointed” that Francis hadn’t spoken out about abortion. On Friday, in an official statement responding to the La Civilta Cattolica article, Tobin said he admired Francis’ leadership. “Being a Catholic doesn’t mean having to choose between doctrine and charity, between truth and love. It includes both. We are grateful to Pope Francis for reminding us of that vision,” he said. U.S. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who as head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has taken a lead role in voicing the U.S. church’s opposition to contraception and gay marriage, said the church isn’t the only one obsessed with such issues — today’s culture is. “Every pope has a different strategy,” Dolan told “CBS This Morning.” ”What I think he’s saying is, ‘Those are important issues and the church has got to keep talking about them, but we need to talk about them in a fresh new way. If we keep kind of a negative finger-wagging tone, it’s counterproductive. “ He said that while Francis had sent shockwaves throughout the church, clearly it was necessary. “Every day I think, ‘Thank God he was elected.’ … Every day I say, ‘This man is batting a thousand.’”
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POLICE OFFICER The City of Piqua is seeking those interested in taking the Civil Service exam for the position of Police Officer. This written examination is being offered through National Testing Networks throughout the United States. You must register prior to reporting to the testing facility. To register and to select a testing date, go to www.nationaltesting network.com. The closest testing location to Piqua is Edison Community College. The base annual salary for this position starts at approximately $51,647. A description of responsibilities and minimum qualifications are available in the job announcement/ applicant packet. Job announcement/ applicant packets are available via the City’s website at www.piquaoh.org/job.htm or may be picked up at the Human Resources Department, Municipal Government Complex, 201 West Water Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356. The test via the National Testing Network must be completed by November 15, 2013. Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE
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LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to Section 98 of the City of Piqua Charter, notice of the City of Piqua City Commissions’ declaration of intent to vacate a portion of platted public right of way known as Hardin Road Alternate (Old State Route 66), and notice of the City of Piqua Planning Commission meeting date, time, and location, at which a public hearing will be conducted concerning this matter, said meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. in the Commission Chambers located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Government Complex, 201 West Water Street, Piqua, Ohio, is herby provided. Contact: Chris Schmiesing City Planner (937) 778-2049 09/23/2013 40497998 Help Wanted General
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NAIROBI (AP) — Kenyan’s military said late Sunday it had rescued “most” of the remaining hostages held by al-Qaida-linked militants in an upscale Nairobi mall after launching a major operation to end a two-day standoff that had already killed 68 people. The assault, which began shortly before sundown, came as two helicopters circled the mall, with one skimming very close to the roof. A loud explosion rang out, far larger than any previous grenade blast or gunfire volley. Kenyan police said on Twitter that a “MAJOR” assault by had started to end the bloody siege. “This will end tonight. Our forces will prevail. Kenyans are standing firm against aggression, and we will win,” Kenya’s National Disaster Operation Centre said on Twitter. Kenya Defence Forces later said it had rescued most hostages and had taken control of most of the mall. Officials did not immediately release the number of hostages rescued or the number that remained. Four Kenyan military personnel were wounded in the operation, the military said. The assault came about 30 hours after 10 to 15 alShabab extremists stormed the mall Saturday from two sides, throwing grenades and firing on civilians. Loud exchanges of gunfire emanated from inside the four-story upscale mall throughout Sunday. Kenyan troops were seen carrying in at least two rocket propelled grenades. Al-Shabab militants reacted angrily to the helicopters on Twitter and warned that the Kenyan military action was endangering hostages.
Kenyan officials said they would do their utmost to save hostages’ lives, but no officials could say precisely how many hostages were inside. Kenya’s Red Cross said in a statement citing police that 49 people had been reported missing. Officials did not make an explicit link but that number could give an indication of the number of people held captive. Kenya’s Red Cross said the death toll on Sunday rose to 68 after nine bodies were recovered in a joint rescue mission. A United States State Department spokeswoman condemned the “despicable massacre of innocent men, women and children.” U.S. law enforcement, military and civilian personnel in Nairobi were providing advance and assistance as requested by Kenya, spokeswoman Marie Harf said. Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked rebel group, al-Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attack that specifically targeted non-Muslims. The attackers included some women. The Islamic extremist rebels said the attack was retribution for Kenyan forces’ 2011 push into neighboring Somalia. Al-Shabab said on its new Twitter feed — after its previous one was shut down Saturday — that Kenyan officials were asking the hostage-takers to negotiate and offering incentives. “We’ll not negotiate with the Kenyan govt as long as its forces are invading our country, so reap the bitter fruits of your harvest,” alShabab said in a tweet. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated his government’s determination to continue fighting al-Shabab. “We went as a nation into Somalia to help stabilize the country and most importantly to fight terror that had been unleashed
on Kenya and the world,” said Kenyatta. “We shall not relent on the war on terror.” He said although this violent attack had succeeded, the Kenyan security forces had “neutralized” many others. Earlier in the day Kenyatta said he his nephew and his nephew’s fiance were killed in the attack. Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga told reporters at the mall that “quite a number” of people were being held hostage in two locations of the mall, which includes stores for Nike, Adidas and Bose. Many hostages were believed to be in a grocery and general department store called Nakumatt. Kenyan security officials sought to reassure the families of hostages but implied that hostages could be killed. The security operation is “delicate” because Kenyan forces hoped to ensure the hostages are evacuated safely, said Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Lenku. “The priority is to save as many lives as possible,” Lenku said, adding that more than 1,000 people escaped the attack inside the mall on Saturday. “We have received a lot of messages from friendly countries, but for now it remains our operation,” Lenku said. More than 175 people were injured in the attack, Lenku said, including many children. Kenyan forces were by Sunday in control of the mall’s security cameras, he said. Britain’s prime minister, in confirming the deaths of three British nationals, told the country to “prepare ourselves for further bad news.” Westgate Mall is at least partially owned by Israelis, and reports circulated that Israeli commandos were on the ground to assist in the response. Four restaurants
inside the mall are Israelirun or owned. In Israel, a senior defense official said there were no Israeli forces participating in an assault, but the official said it was possible that Israeli advisers were providing assistance. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was discussing a classified military issue, would not elaborate. Israel has close ties to Kenya going back many years. And in recent years, Israel has identified East Africa as an area of strategic interest and stepped up ties with Kenya and other neighboring countries, due to shared threats posed by al-Qaida and other extremist elements. In 2002, militants bombed an Israeli-owned luxury hotel near Mombasa, killing 13 people, and tried to shoot down an Israeli airliner at the same time.
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Relatives help a woman at the Nairobi City Mortuary on Sunday, after she identified the body of a victim of the Saturday attack at a mall in Nairobi. Kenyan authorities said Islamic extremist attackers remain inside the upscale Kenyan shopping mall, holding an unknown number of hostages, after killing at least 39 and injuring at least 150 in the attack.
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