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A lone balloon lingers in the air of the Piqua High School gymnasium Friday as soldiers from the 1487th Transportation Company filter into the ceremony amid a patriotic ovation by hundreds of family and friends.

1487th returns home from mission in Afghanistan Will E Sanders

it was Friday when the soldiers were reunited with their families and celebrated for their service to the country.

The unit, stationed in Eaton but operates a detachment from the Piqua National Guard Armory, was responsible for planning, synchronizing and executing tactical supply, sustainment and transportation operations throughout the southern region of Afghanistan.

The transportation company was stationed at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan for a large part of their deployment.

Upon their deployment, the soldiers of the 1487th replaced the duties of the 1486th Transportation Company, which is out of Mansfield, who performed similar mission objectives in the previous year in sup-

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PIQUA — A patriotic showing of loved ones packed the Piqua High School Gymnasium as the soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s 1487th Transportation made their triumphant return home Friday afternoon during an emotional homecoming ceremony held in their honor.

A patriotic sea of red, white and blue, American flags, veterans, war wives and flag-waving children erupted as the 160 soldiers entered into the gym to the rousing applause and emotion of the crowd.

Only 11 months ago a similar event was held at the high school for the unit’s Call to Duty ceremony, but that ceremony was much more somber that day than

port of Operation Enduring Freedom.

The crowd roared as the soldiers, one-by-one, walked into the gymnasium as the ceremony began.

Transportation Company Commander Stephen Sturgill spoke to the audience before dismissing the soldiers and said the 1487 was “the best transportation company that was in theater” and said how proud he was of each one of them.

“Your mission had ended and guess what?” Sturgill said in his parting words.

“It’s time to go home.”

Also speaking at the ceremony was Brig. Gen. John C. Harris, Ohio assistant adjutant general, who said he especially enjoys small town homecoming ceremonies and said the men and women in the company performed their mission well.

“Your sacrifice has helped

change the course of history,” Harris said. “It’s great volunteers like you that have helped shape this country.”

The event was also heavily attended by local and regional dignitaries, including Piqua’s mayor, Lucy Fess, who thanked the company for their service.

“Unlike your officials in Washington, you know how to do your job,” she said, eliciting applause and laughter from the packed gymnasium.

Once the ceremony ended, the soldiers were finally reunited with their wives and children, many of them with tears rolling down their faces.

The 1487th Transportation Company’s past service includes deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 and 2005 and Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991.

The Company Commander of the 1487th Transportation Company, Capt. Stephen Sturgill, gives brief remarks to the unit before releasing them to their families.

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Eight-year-old Campbell, of Camden, releases sparkly glitter with one hand and holds up a sign welcoming back her uncle, Brandon Mann, with the other hand at the homecoming ceremony on Friday.

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Projecting the right image crucial to success Business coach to speak at showcase

PIQUA — If there’s an employee or co-worker who has particularly bad manners — say, the guy who clips his toenails at his desk — and you don’t know how to address the issue, Danielle Turcola can help you.

As president of Phoenix-based Professionalism International, Turcola helps companies put their best faces forward and go from invisible to influential, be it through teaching them dining and business etiquette, business

finesse, how to host international clients, changing personal presentation, dressing for success or professional office conduct. (By the way, the toenail clipper is a real person who benefited from Turcola’s services.)

“It’s called executive presence development,” Turcola said. “People project a presence that’s credible, memorable and Turcola influential within five seconds after I work with them.”

Turcola will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Regional Business Showcase at Piqua

High School on Thursday, Oct. 17. Sponsored by the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce, the free, open-to-thepublic event is expected to draw some 100 local businesses. Turcola will speak from 4-5 p.m. in the Hartzell Center for the Performing Arts and the exhibit doors will open from 5-7 p.m. in the high school commons area and gymnasium.

Something as seemingly simple as the colors you wear or the way you shake hands can influence how people initially

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perceive you, said Turcola, who has been coaching business for 25 years.

“We respond to color first. For instance, if someone wears black all the time, we have a certain impression of them. The second thing we respond to is form — body mechanics, from how we shake hands to whether or not we tilt or head when we talk,” she said.

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Obituaries WARD COVINGTON — Edwina M. Ward, 89, formerly of Casstown, more recently of Covington, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at the Covington Care Center.

She was born April 19, 1924, in Miami County, to the late Dewey and Jessie (McClintock) Schaefer. She was Ward married to Merlin Ray Ward, and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2008.

She is survived by her two sons, Daniel Ward of Casstown and Douglas Ward of Dayton; daughter, Carolyn Youngerman of Casstown; daughterin-law, Cindy Ward of Casstown; four brothers, Vernon “Buss” Schaefer of Tipp City, Ernie Schaefer of Troy, David Schaefer of Lena, and Eldon Schaefer of Troy; three sisters, Christine Ward of New Carlisle, Margaret Karnehm of Troy and Nancy Hinkle of Laura; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and

four great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by two sons, Dennis “Butch” Ward and Mark E. Ward; and two brothers, Patrick and Michael Schaefer.

She was a graduate of Lostcreek Schools and a member of Troy Baptist Temple.

Mrs. Ward assisted her husband in his business — Ward Sanitary Service.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with Pastor Frank Workman officiating.

Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

BARGA SPRINGFIELD — Please join the family in memory of Dr. John E. and Janice Barga of Springfield, formerly of Troy and Greenville at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, for internment services at Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Mercy Hospice, 444 W. Harding Road, Springfield, OH 45504.

Arrangements are being handled by the HaleSarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton.

Death Notice Mers TROY — Marvin David “Dave” Mers, 76, of Troy, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 4, 2013, at the

PIQUA — Edgar Louis Grunert, 86, of Piqua, passed away at 8:15 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Piqua to the late Louis H. and Lulu M. (LaChat) Grunert.

He married Doris Kay Shofstall on Sept. 7, 1947, in Piqua; she survives.

Mr. Grunert is Grunert also survived by two daughters, Ellen Grunert of Phoenix, Ariz. and Janet (Richard) Johnson of Muncie, Ind.; two grandchildren, Tiffany (Kerry) Hiatt and Molly (Marcy) DeBole; three greatgrandchildren, Grace, Levi and Hannah Hiatt; a brother-in-law, Thomas Barnett of Piqua; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Kastner and Regina Barnett; and a daughter, Patricia Grunert.

Edgar served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was discharged in 1946 as a Seaman First Class with the Victory Medal and American Area Campaign Medal. Upon returning home from the service, he graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1947. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical & Reformed

Church and enjoyed fishing.

He worked as a meat cutter for several years before going into the family bakery business, Gerlach Bakery on North Main Street in Piqua. Edgar began working with his father, Louis, and later alongside his wife for many years in the bakery. Edgar and Kay retired on Dec. 24, 1988.

During retirement, he worked for Andy’s Garden of Piqua.

A funeral service to honor his life will be conducted at 10 a.m.

Monday, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, with the Rev. Greg Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, where full military honors will be conducted by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 720, Piqua, OH 45356; or Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Obituary policy Please send obituary notices by email to pdceditorial@civitasmedia.com.

Notices must be received by 3 p.m. the day prior to publication.

There are no Sunday or Tuesday editions of the Piqua Daily Call.

For more information, call 937-773-2721.

Obituaries submitted by family members must be paid prior to publication.

Showcase From page 1 speak twice for McDonald’s global security division.

Turcola said she never thought her appearance in Piqua would lead to McDonald’s becoming a regular client, but this sort of serendipity is just what she’ll discuss at the business showcase.

“I will talk about how you can never tell when or how business will come to you, and about being businessready,” Turcola said. “You have to be dressed presentably and knowledgeable all the time to take advantage of unexpected business opportunities. I get business on airplanes, in the grocery store, even while shopping at Dillard’s!”

In addition to McDonald’s, Turcola’s clients include General Electric, Federal Express, Hewlett Packard, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dow Chemical and Deloitte & Touche LLP, among numerous others.

Business interested in consulting Turcola for a program or speaking engagement can contact her at (623) 2712038 or via her website, www.askdanielle.com.

MIAMISBURG — Laura Glosser, 91, a resident of Kingston of Miamisburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. She was born May 21, 1922 in Charlottesville, Ky., the daughter of the late D.G. and Millie (Campbell) Walling. Laura was retired from the Morgan Packing Co., and a member of First Baptist Church of Miamisburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Glosser; daughter and son-in-law, Polly and Don Bloom, a great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Bloom; sisters, Jean, Carol, Sandy and Francis; her brothers Norman and Jim. She is survived by her grandson, Bob (Debbie) Bloom of Piqua; her granddaughter, Mindy (Steve) Collins of Centerville,

great-grandsons, Shawn Collins, Robby and Eli Bloom, great-granddaughters, Amber and Katie Collins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg, 323 N. 11th St., Miamisburg, with the Rev. Stephen Spurgin officiating.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Scottsburg Cemetery, Scottsburg, Ind. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, in her memory.

Arrangements entrusted to the Swart & Wolfe Funeral Home, West Carrollton. www.swartandwolfefuneral home.com.

ELKINS PIQUA — Peggy J. Elkins, 89, of Piqua, died at 1:04 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at the Covington Care Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1924, in Marion to the late Charles A. and Lillian S. (Holst) Baumgartner.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Margaret) Hines and Robert (Connie) Hines, all of Piqua; three g r a n d c h i l d r e n , Elkins Tracy Henderson, Hope Davis and Amy Wolf; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death

by a son, Ronald Hines and a sister, Betty Dapore.

Peggy attended high school and college in Washington, D.C. and worked as a circuit board designer for many years.

Private service will be provided to her family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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service with a company, Turcola added.

One of the biggest mistakes business people make is mistaking popular fashion with business dress, something Turcola discusses with some of her clients. “There’s a big difference. Fashion is trendy, sometimes provocative and inappropriate,” she said. “They say clothes make the man, but character makes the man and clothes are the first line of defense because people judge you before they know you.”

The business showcase won’t be Turcola’s first appearance in Piqua. About 12 years ago, she spoke at a Women in Networking event attended by about 125 women. From that appearance — thanks to a McDonald’s representative in the audience — she was called to speak to McDonald’s staffers in Dayton, then attended Hamburger University, McDonald’s training center in Chicago.

From there, she went on to speak to McDonald’s managers at a three-week stint in Las Vegas. Following that engagement, she was hired to

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TROY — Miami County Coroner Steve Huffman M.D. has ruled the death of Al Pickett as suicide by multiple gunshot wounds after a domestic violence call on Aug. 20, which led two Troy Police officers to shoot and kill Mr. Pickett outside of an apartment complex in Troy. “ The Miami County Coroner ’s investigation is complete and the manner of death concerning Al Pickett is suicide and the cause of death is multiple gunshot wounds,” Huffman said by email. “This is based on my investigation that Mr. Pickett’s actions and having a suicide note in his pocket at the time of death. “ A c c o rd i n g to the Montgomery County Coronor’s autopsy report, Mr. Pickett was shot nine times.

Six of the gunshot wounds were in the lower abdomen, pelvis and right upper leg, two in the chest and one in

the right shoulder. Huffman noted that Mr. Pickett was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of death.

Mr. Pickett, 52, of Troy, was pronounced dead on the scene in the courtyard of the Buckeye Community Apartments on Staunton Commons.

The two officers involved in the incident were patrolmen Matthew Moiser and Zac Mumford, who were placed on paid administrative leave per city policy and standard protocol.

Both have since been place on administrative duty by city officials.

“Any loss of life is tragic and my prayers go out to his family, ” Huffman stated. “In my opinion, the Troy police officers involved acted professionally and as they were trained to do.”

Mr. Pickett was armed with a gun and a knife outside of the apartment complex, according to 9-1-1 audio from a call made inside the apartment building shortly after

10 p.m.

Patrolman Brian Ross also was at the scene during the incident, but did not fire any shots, according to officials.

Pleading for her life, the female victim, later identified as Mr. Picket’s estranged wife, was allegedly stabbed by Mr. Pickett before going outside and confronting police in the courtyard with a gun, according to the Miami County 9-1-1 audio.

According to the 9-1-1 audio, the adult female pleads with Mr. Pickett and repeatedly states, “Please don’t hurt me,” as Mr. Pickett orders her to lie down. The female also states that “I’ll drop the charges” and “the cops are not going to kill you” and “you don’t have to do this” during the eight-minute phone call.

Troy Police Chief Charles Phelps requested the Bureau of Criminal Investigation serve as an independent agency to handle the case.

Moiser joined the Troy Police Department in 2003 and Mumford in 2007.

Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall Eric Tucker Associated Press

WA S H I NGTO N (AP) — A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation’s capital as passers-by rushed over to help douse the flames, officials and witnesses said Friday afternoon.

The reason for the self-immolation was not immediately clear and the man’s identity was not disclosed.

But it occurred in public view, on a central national gathering place, in a city still rattled by a mass shooting last month and a high-speed car chase outside the U.S.

Capitol on Thursday that ended with a woman being shot dead by police.

The man on the Mall suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to the hospital, said District of Columbia fire department spokesman Tim Wilson.

He was standing by himself in the center portion of the Mall when he emptied the contents of a red gasoline can on himself and set himself on fire moments later, said Katy Scheflen, who witnessed it as she walked across the area. Police say they responded around 4:20 p.m. Friday.

Scheflen said passing joggers took off their shirts in an effort to help douse the flames, and the man was clearly alive as the fire spread. A police department spokesman said he was conscious and breathing at the scene.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center tweeted that the man was taken there and he was in critical condition.

“There was not a lot people could do because it was a gasoline fire,” Scheflen said.

She said he may have said something before he acted “but it was nothing intel-

ligible.” She said she did not see him holding any signs before he set himself ablaze.

She said there was another man with a tripod set up near him, but it’s unclear if the man was filming the incident.

Lt. Pamela Smith of the U.S. Park Police, which is investigating along with the D.C. police department , said: “I’m not aware of any signage or any articulation of any causes.”

The D.C. police department has dispatched its violent crimes branch, which responds to cases in which a person suffers serious injury.

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Signature Chefs Auction to benefit March of Dimes TROY — The fifth annual Miami County Signature Chefs evening will be hosted Nov. 7 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Troy Country Club.

Honorary chairs are Dr. Mark and Cam Armstrong of Troy.

Top chefs will offer Miami County diners an opportunity to enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and increasing awareness of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies. In addition to sampling signature dishes, guests will be able to bid on many unique auction items donated by local businesses.

“Cam and I have attended several of the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auctions before, and the evening is always outstanding in so many ways,” Dr. Armstrong said. “I think the quality of the food from

our local chefs is incredible, and the auction items are filled with fun things that you would probably not normally find, but they’re always different, and definitely worth your while.”

“We are thrilled to support a charity whose mission is finding ways for healthier babies,” he added. “We have been lucky to work with both Catherine Rahe of ManpowerGroup, and Steve Stapp of UTC Aerospace Systems. They, and their whole army of volunteers, are the reason this night is a sellout year after year.”

Primary sponsors include Aircrafters, Inc., Upper Valley Medical C e n t e r / P re m i e r Health, Fifth Third Bank, and Ernst Concrete. Participating Establishments and Chefs include:

Troy Country Club, The Caroline, Sweet by Kristy, Starry Dreams Catering, LeDoux’s Restaurant and Bar, The Bridge, The Inn at Versailles and Boston Stoker.

Funds raised by the Signature Chefs Auction support lifesaving research and important educational programs. Premature birth is the most serious infant health problem in the United States today, affecting more than half a million babies each year. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have lifelong disabilities. The March of Dimes is committed to reversing this trend by funding research to find the causes of premature birth and developing strategies to prevent it.

For reservations and/or further information, call (937) 329-9274 or email aprice@marchofdimes.com.

Coats being collected for needy children Melody Vallieu

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MIAMI COUNTY — Cleaning out your coat closet could help a child stay warm this winter.

The Miami County Sheriff ’s Office, along with Sunset Cleaners in Troy, now is accepting children’s coats — in good condition — for distribution to needy children in Miami County, as part of “Operation Cover-Up.” The coat drive is being offered for the 23rd year and sheriff’s office staff hope this year will be as successful as previous years, according to Rena Gumerlock, Sheriff Charles Cox’ administrative assistant.

Coats are being accepted at Troy Sunset

Cleaners, 25 S. Elm St., Troy, and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office in the Miami County Safety Building, 201 W. Main St., Troy.

Gumerlock s aid donations also will be accepted at the Piqua Sunset Cleaners, 111 S. Downing St., Piqua.

The deadline for coats to be dropped off is Oct. 29, Gumerlock said.

Coats then will be distributed at the Miami County Fairgrounds’ Shop and Crop building from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 2.

Gumerlock said that during the previous 22 drives, tens of thousands of coats have been collected and cleaned for children in need in Miami County.

She said the drive usually brings in about 1,000 coats each year.

She said while lighter jackets and windbreakers will still be distributed, the bulk of coats needed is heavy coats — the kind needed to survive an unpredictable Ohio winter. Children’s coats are needed, however, Gumerlock said older children need adult coats.

“But, a bigger kid needs an adult coat, so anything I can get I will take,” she said.

Gumerlock, who said she sent fliers to every school in the county reminding them of the drive and distribution date, said they also has begun accepting hats, scarves and mittens for distribution.

She said there are several older ladies in the county that even knit hats during the year and

Library celebrates 5th anniversary at Fort Piqua Plaza PIQUA — On Monday, Oct. 21, the Piqua Public Library will celebrate five years as tenants of the Fort Piqua Plaza.

In recognition of this milestone, an all-day open house is planned.

Light refreshments will be served in the lobby. Featured exhibits will include the history of the library, as well as the renovation of the historic Fort Piqua Plaza.

The open house will be held during regular library hours, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. No reserva- The Piqua Public Library will celebrate its fifth year as a tenant tion is necessary and the pub- of Fort Piqua Plaza with an open house on Monday, Oct. 21 during regular library hours. lic is encouraged to stop in.

donate them to the drive by the bagfull.

She said on distribution day, people are lined up outside the building waiting — and people are always extremely thankful for the help.

“We always try to have a couple uniformed deputies there, and the kids will give the deputies hugs and tell them thank you,” Gumerlock said.

“It’s all worth it.”

Gumerlock said as she looks among the piles of coats each year, she is touched by the community’s desire to help one another.

“This community just responds to peoples’ needs,” she said. “The drive benefits a lot of people.”

For more information, call Gumerlock at 4406078.

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Lilia Maria Haning Age: 9 Birthday: Oct. 6, 2004 Parents: Chad and Angie Haning of Piqua Siblings: Milan James and Eva June Grandparents: John and Barb Haning, Dennis and Anna Hudelson, all of Piqua Great-Grandparent: Mary Louise Hamilton of Greenville

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Sports card and collectible show coming PIQUA — There will be a sports card and collectible show at the Miami Valley Centre Mall from Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. There will be approximately 50 tables displaying sports, sports memorabilia, comic books and other collectibles, in addition to MLB, NFL and Ohio State items. Bring the entire family and enjoy the show.

Show hours will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.

The event is sponsored by SC Collectibles and the Miami Valley Centre Mall. For more information or to reserve a table, call 773-0950.

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PHS Class of ‘48 to meet for lunch

COVINGTON — The Piqua High School class of 1948 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Stillwater Valley Cafe and Deli L.L.C., 301 Troy Pike, Covington.

Attendees will not be ordering from a menu; the hosts will prepare a lunch.

Spouses and guests are welcome.

YWCA presents ‘Cooking with Olive Oil’ class PIQUA — The staff from Olive Oil Oasis in Troy will present “Cooking with Olive Oil” at the YWCA Piqua on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Participants will learn about olive oil from its health benefits to its use in cooking. The Olive Oasis Staff will share new recipe ideas ranging from appetizers, salads, fruit and dinners to desserts.

“Tasting is included in this exciting new class,” said Lynn Marroletti, YWCA program director.

“We promise that this will be a fun time along with a great learning experience.”

For more information or to register for class, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne St., call 773-6626 or email info@ ywcapiqua.com.

The YWCA is handicappedaccessible.

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Serving Piqua since 1883

GOP govs jockey for political edge in shutdown

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

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The Usual Eccentric

My Own Personal Shutdown

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— I feel Mr. Kennedy’s Under this personal shuthistoric quote requires a down, I will not allow my much-needed tweaking. wife the option of choosing Maybe something along which shows on television the lines of: Ask not what to watch. I will choose for your country can do for her. I am a man and she is a you, but what your country woman. Heredity demands can do for you by refusing that I tell others what is to do their job. best for them and knowInspired by these recent ing what is best for others bureaucratic events I have — just like how it is in made a decision. Effective Washington. immediately, I am shutting Plus, I will fall back on down. Shutting down, like, a false sense of pride, miscompletely. guided philosophy and an Exactly like the federal undeserved arrogance. I government. will spend the entire day Normally both vili- sitting cross-legged in the fied political parties in corner sucking my thumb Washington endorse the like a temperamental child dependent behaviors of the throwing a temper tantrum masses, but here they are at Toys ‘R Us. quite literally leading by Until the cable compaexample, and what a fine ny shuts off my Internet example they are setting. for non-payment, I will Both parties are guilty of espouse my judgmental ironically misunderstand- and misinformed political ing the sole definition of opinions on Facebook and the word democracy in Twitter. I will post links to ways much too serious to New York Times articles describe within this news- that I’ve only read the first print. three paragraphs of in a The Will E Sanders hollow attempt to validate Shutdown, or WESS for my low self-worth and falshort, went into effect last tering intelligence. midnight in an announceSo if you need me, I’ll be ment I made to nobody in sleeping on the couch until particular. Goodbye actual this thing blows over. job and personal responTo contact Will E Sanders, email him at sibility.

Hello canned, faux wille@willesanders.com. To learn more Will E Sanders, to read past Italian pastas and healthy about columns or to read features by other doses of drama-filled day- Creators Syndicate writers and cartime television. toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Until this shutdown is website at www.creators.com.

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Voter fraud is a fraud

Hardly anyone noticed last spring Department or a federal court. But when Jon Husted, the Republican after the Supreme Court threw out Secretary of State in Ohio, issued the “pre-clearance” provision last a report on the 2012 election. Out spring, North Carolina was one of of 5.63 million ballots cast in that several states that moved quickly state, he identified 135 possible to enact new restrictions. cases of voter fraud.

The court, however, kept intact Those aren’t proven cases, just a separate section of the act that possible. Even so, that comes to allows Justice to challenge voting a maximum fraud rate of rules that deliberately dis.002397 percent, or one criminate based on race. case for every 41,704 Intentional bias is hard to voters. The real rate is prove, but Holder insists probably much lower, the Feds can meet the since allegations of fraud test. “almost always prove to “The Justice be inflated or inaccurate,” Department,” he said, according to the Brennan “expects to show that the Center for Justice at NYU clear and intended effects Cokie Roberts Law School. of these changes would These figures show contract the electorate Columnist once again an undeniand result in unequal able fact. Election fraud access to participation in is not — repeat NOT — a signifi- the political process on account cant problem in this country. As of race.” the Brennan Center, which tracks Statistics reinforce Holder’s the issue closely, puts it: “Voter claim. Blacks comprise 22 percent fraud — votes knowingly cast by of the North Carolina electorate ineligible individuals — is exceed- but 34 percent of those without ingly rare; one is more likely to be government-issued IDs. They also struck by lightning than to commit account for 41 percent of voters voter fraud.” who used same-day registration, And yet Republican governors and 29 percent of early voters. and legislators refuse to recognize A case can be made for a photo this reality. In the name of combat- ID rule, as long as the rule is reating a nonexistent problem, they sonable. (Texas’ law, for example, continue to pass laws that make it is not reasonable, since a gun harder for citizens to vote. permit counts but a student ID But then the pretext of voter does not.) But there is absolutely fraud is, well, just a fraud. The real no connection between preventing reason for these laws is completely fraud and limiting early voting obvious. Republicans want to limit days. Or ending same-day registrathe impact of groups that tend to tion. vote for Democrats: the young, the Dale Ho of the American Civil poor, and racial minorities.

Liberties Union is completely corDuring last fall’s election, a rect in telling USA Today, “North Republican official in Pennsylvania Carolina is engaging in a blatant admitted what Al Gore might call attempt to make it harder for an “inconvenient truth”: Election hundreds of thousands of eligible law changes had one goal — elect- voters to cast a ballot.” In recent ing Mitt Romney president. Steve years, Republicans have outSchmidt, a former strategist for worked Democrats on governor John McCain, made the same and state legislative races, and as point on MSNBC: “Voting fraud a result they’ve been able to draw … doesn’t really exist when you favorable Congressional districts look deeply at the question. It’s that maximize their political leverpart of the mythology now in age. Democratic House candidates the Republican Party that there’s won about 1.3 million more votes widespread voter fraud across the than their Republican opponents country. In fact, there’s not.” last year, but the GOP still capThat’s why it was so important tured a 33-seat majority. Their for Attorney General Eric Holder ability to shut down the governto file suit against a package of ment is a direct result of their laws signed in August by North shrewd strategy.

Carolina’s Republican governor, Winning elections, however, Pat McCrory. One law requires does not give the majority absovoters to show a photo ID. Others lute power. They should not be shorten the period for early voting able to use their victories to by a week, end same-day registra- undermine democracy and restrict tion, and reject any ballots that are the right to vote. That’s unfair and cast in the wrong polling place. un-American. But that’s precisely For close to 50 years, seven what Republicans are doing in states and parts of four others, North Carolina, and the courts including North Carolina, were should stop them. covered by the Voting Rights Act and had to pre-clear changes Steve and Cokie Roberts can be contacted by email at stevein election law with the Justice cokie@gmail.com.

The First Amendment

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

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n Miami County Commissioners: John “Bud” O’Brien, Jack Evans and Richard Cultice, 201 W. Main St., Troy, OH 45373 4405910; commissioners@co-miami.oh.us n John R. Kasich, Ohio governor, Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 644-0813, Fax: (614) 466-9354 n State Sen. Bill Beagle, 5th District, Ohio Senate, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215; (614) 466-6247; e-mail: SD05@sen. state.oh.us n State Rep. Richard Adams, 79th District, House of

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BOSTON (AP) — With no end in sight to the federal government shutdown, Republican governors eyeing the 2016 presidential race are pitching themselves as can-do politicians and highlighting records of achievement.

Although unstated, their goal is clear — draw a contrast with their prospective presidential challengers on Capitol Hill aligned with a vocal band of Republicans whose demands that Congress defund the health care law helped trigger the shutdown.

“Republican governors are not going to take it anymore,” says Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, among those state leaders and potential presidential candidates using the shutdown to try to position themselves as outsiders at a time of voter disgust with Congress and anyone connected with Washington.

Writing this week in an opinion piece, Jindal added: “We are not going to allow the Republican Party to be defined by the dysfunction in Washington.”

From New Jersey to Wisconsin to Michigan, governors with national aspirations are sounding similar tones.

Their potential 2016 competitors now in Congress — including Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul — have been relatively silent about a government shutdown that has closed national parks and forced hundreds of thousands of employees out of work and threatens to further damage the Republican Party’s image.

The fissures within the ranks of the likely GOP presidential candidates illustrate a broader party split as it starts looking for a standard-bearer in the aftermath of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s White House defeat last fall.

As in past years, governors weighing bids sense political opportunity, mindful that their predecessors have long had success in presidential politics partly because of their distance from an unpopular Congress.

Four of the last six presidents had been governors.

“Blame can go around for everybody,” Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, another GOP leader contemplating a presidential bid, said when asked about the shutdown. “The best way to resolve it? Just look at what we did in Wisconsin. We had a $3.6 billion budget deficit. We now have more than half a billion surplus.”

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, facing re-election in November and looking ahead to 2016, released a television ad the first day of the shutdown highlighting his collaboration with Democrats in crafting a state spending plan. He’s also scheduled a series of public appearances with prominent Democrats and taken to social media to distinguish himself from Washington Republicans.

Asked about the shutdown, Christie this week called it a “failure” of public figures in Washington.

“Much too much in politics these days we have folks who have forgotten that one of the most important parts of leadership is listening. Listening to people of divergent views and opinions,” he said. He added, “I hope in Washington what they figure out is that what we pay them to do when we send them down there is to run the government, not to shut it down.”

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From Kanye to Pharrell, rap stars embrace Cyrus AP Music Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — While Miley Cyrus has a batch of critics, there is a group rallying behind her and praising her as a vital talent: rappers.

Pharrell produced several songs on Cyrus’ new album. She has been featured on the latest albums from Snoop Lion and will.i.am. Big Sean requested her as the star of his “Fire” music video. And to top it off, Kanye West invited her to appear on the remix to “Black Skinhead,” his anti-racism rant from his eerie and dark “Yeezus” album.

Cyrus’ album “Bangerz,” out Tuesday, features guest spots from Big Sean, Nelly, Future and French Montana. In an interview, Juicy J called the 20-yearold “a genius.” 50 Cent, who hasn’t yet worked with her, added that Cyrus “can be on anything hiphop orientated because (she’s) rebellious.”

The idea of the former “Hannah Montana” star becoming a muse for rap stars seems odd to some, but Mike WiLL Made-It, who executive produced “Bangerz,” said the singer has struck a chord with

Sinead to Miley: Don’t be sexually exploited LONDON (AP) — Irish chanteuse Sinead O’Connor has waded into the Miley Cyrus controversy, warning the young singer to avoid being sexually exploited by the music industry.

O’Connor posted an open letter to Cyrus on Thursday after Cyrus told journalists she had modeled her “Wrecking Ball” video on O’Connor’s famous “Nothing Compares 2 U.” She warns the former “Hannah Mont ana” star that it would be self-defeating to market her sexuality.

“I am extremely concerned for you that those around you have led you to believe, or encouraged you in your own belief, that it is in any way ‘cool’ to be naked and licking sledgehammers in your videos,” O’Connor writes in reference to the sexually charged “Wrecking Ball” video.

She also cautions the 20-year-old Cyrus that the music business will exploit her and then abandon her.

The advice didn’t go down well.

Cyrus responded on Twitter by mentioning O’Connor’s struggles with bipolar disorder.

In a reference to troubled actress Amanda Bynes, who has been treated in a psychiatric hospital in California, Cyrus tweeted: “Before Amanda Bynes…There was…” and posted O’Connor’s own tweets about seeking psychiatric help.

rappers because she isn’t following in the footsteps of pop stars like Katy Perry but creating her own bold path.

“People like Kanye are fans of music, people like Pharrell are fans of all types of music. … It all boils down to her being very talented and not scared to do new things,” said the producer, whose new single, “23,” features Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J. “Her voice is incredible.

It’s one of a kind … no limitations,” added Mike WiLL Made-It, who is behind hits like Juicy J’s “Bandz a Make Her Dance” and Rihanna’s “Pour It Up.” Others aren’t sure if talent is the reason behind it.

“Whether you’re a Miley fan or not, she is the girl of the moment,” said Cori Murray, entertainment director at Essence magazine. “Business is business.

They’re in the music business; she’s the girl of the moment, so why not get on record with the girl of the moment? That’s as basic as it’s going to get.”

Cyrus, who will host and perform on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” this week, has been the girl of the moment for months now. It started with her transformation from teen

queen to twerk queen, rising with her edgy “We Can’t Stop” party-style music video. Of course, she hit new heights (or to some, new depths) with her eyepopping, sexually charged MTV Video Music Awards performance in August.

It featured the scantily dressed singer twerking, gyrating on Robin Thicke and what’s become her signature move — sticking out her tongue.

The wild child antics — from being nude in the music video for her first No. 1 hit, “Wrecking Ball,” to her embrace of drug culture in a recent Rolling Stone interview — have made headlines. But her VMA performance and twerking with black female dancers caused another stir, with many questioning if Cyrus is wrongfully appropriating black culture as a path to success.

“That’s a very ignorant statement to say like, ‘Oh, she’s misrepresenting the black culture ‘cause she’s twerking.’ If that’s the only thing that represents the black culture, that’s sad,” Mike WiLL Made-It said.

“We got a whole bunch of (stuff) that represents the black culture.”

Murray, who said she and other editors at Essence

discussed Cyrus after her VMA performance, echoed the producer’s thoughts.

“I think the black culture that she is influenced by, I think it’s black culture that has become popular culture. There is so much to (black culture) and we’re so complicated and she is just what mainstream America thinks about black culture,” she said.

But while the star is a product of hip-hop culture, “Bangerz” is far from a hiphop album.

The 13-track set has moments that are downbeat, others are up-tempo dance numbers and electronic. It also features Britney Spears and production and songwriting work from pop master Dr. Luke.

“Once they get over all the twerking … once they get past all of that and listen to the music, the Dana Edelson , NBC | AP Photo music is actually great,” This Oct. 1 photo released by NBC shows cast member Taran Killam, said Mike WiLL Made-It. While Cyrus has her rap left, and actress-singer Miley Cyrus during a promo for “Saturday cheerleaders, not every- Night Live,” in New York. one has embraced her. went through her Asian laborating, my life is based When asked about Cyrus’ phase as accessories. At on collaborations, but I’m high profile rap collabora- the end of the day, it’s more concerned about tions, Ahmir “Questlove” like, is that objectifying what it’s based in. Is it Thompson jumped in with: us? Hip-hop is already a genuine interest or is it like “Or the idea of Miley using one-dimensional view as a benign curiosity about a us as accessories? I don’t far as us looking like cari- culture? I don’t want her catures,” the Roots leader to just take that we’re just know.” good for twerking and hav“I kind of felt same sort said. ing big (butts).”

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Mom feels lucky that long-distance romance fizzled Dear Abby: I’m a single Is there a way to “screen” mother. My two sons are prospective mates withpractically grown and out out them knowing — like of the house. I haven’t a background check for dated much over the years, daters, perhaps? — Still Shocked in Texas but there was one Dear Still man I did bond Shocked: The way with and cared to screen someone very much for at one point. He lived for a criminal conacross the country, viction would be to and the long-disgo online and search tance relationship in the state the perwas difficult. I was son lives in or came reluctant to move from. That, howmy kids across the Dear Abby ever, is no guaranAbigail Van country for sometee you won’t meet Buren one I barely knew, another creep. so the relationship ended.

Finding Mr. Right is a Thank God, I followed my process that involves trial instinct on that one! and error. In many cases, Feeling sentimental one a lot of error. That’s why evening, I went online and it is better to meet men searched for his name. through personal introducUp popped a mug shot of tions, volunteer groups or him posted on a Megan’s because you have mutual Law website, identifying interests — and even then, him as a deviant offender. take your time getting to The police code indicated know them. he was someone who had Dear Abby: May I tell intercourse with a person under the age of 13. I you about an incident that couldn’t believe my eyes. happened last Halloween?

Now I can’t stop think- I took my daughters, ages ing about what might have 12 and 6, and a co-workhappened had I not fol- er’s 4-year-old son trick-orlowed my instincts. I’m treating. My 12-year-old is afraid to date anyone for becoming a young woman fear I’ll find another creep. and appears older. When

we came to one house, the homeowner promptly gave the smaller children candy and had a conversation with them, but completely ignored my older daughter. She was very hurt, and it cast a pall on the evening. I was stunned.

I’m the kind of person who doesn’t care how old you are — if you’re dressed up for Halloween, you can come knocking and you’ll get a treat. I’d rather give someone candy than have him or her feel the way my daughter did. How should I have handled this? Is there an age limit for trickor-treaters? — Festive Mom in Kansas Dear Festive Mom: If you refrained from challenging the homeowner, you handled it correctly.

Halloween is a holiday during which all of those who participate celebrate their inner child.

As my dear mother once said to me, there were times when the doorbell would ring and she wasn’t sure whether to offer the trick-or-treater candy or a martini. And I think THAT’S where I’d draw the line.

Dear Abby: I’m 10 and I have a sister who copies everything I do. For example, I was known for my good cooking until she made “amazing” banana bread. Now nobody thinks I’m the best cook in the house anymore. My sister tags along with whatever I do. I sell dog treats; she sells dog treats. My mom thinks it’s cute and says I should be flattered. All I want is to be unique, but it’s hard with my sister who steals the show.

Please help! — Frustrated in Bend, Ore. Dear Frustrated: Talk to your mother again

about this. While I agree that your sister’s desire to do what you do is cute, it can also create a cutthroat competition between siblings.

Your mother could avoid this if she would encourage your sister to develop interests or talents of her own and help you become involved in after-school activities that do not include your sister.

Sports or a church group come to mind.

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.

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Shutdown jeopardizes nutrition program for low-income citizens Michael Rubinkam Associated Press

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jacob Quick is a fat and happy 4-month-old with a big and expensive appetite. Like millions of other poor women, Jacob’s mother relies on the federal Women, Infants and Children program to pay for infant formula — aid that is now jeopardized by the government shutdown.

Pennsylvania and other states say they can operate WIC at least through the end of October, easing fears among officials that it would run out of money within days. But advocates and others worry what will happen if the shutdown drags on beyond that.

“What’s going to happen to my baby?” asked Jacob’s mother, Cierra Schoeneberger, as she fed him a bottle of formula bought with her WIC voucher. “Am I going to have to feed him regular milk, or am I going to have to scrounge up the little bit of change I do have for formula or even baby food?”

WIC serves nearly 9 million mothers and young children, providing what advocates say is vital nutrition that poor families might otherwise be unable to afford.

Schoenberger, for example, said her son goes through about $40 worth of formula a week.

“It’s like a car payment,” said the unemployed mother of three.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children — better known as WIC — supplies low-income women with checks or debit cards that can be used for infant formula and cereal, fruits and vegetables, dairy items and other healthy food. WIC also provides breast-feed-

ing support and nutrition classes. Poor women with children under 5 are eligible.

Just before the shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had warned that states would run out of WIC cash after a “week or so.” Now the agency says WIC should be able to provide benefits through late October, with states using $100 million in federal contingency money released Wednesday and $280 million in unspent funds from the last budget year.

If the aid dries up, desperate moms will probably dilute their babies’ formula with water to make it last longer, or simply give them water or milk, said the Rev. Douglas A. Greenaway, head of the National WIC Association, an advocacy group. Pediatricians say children under 1 shouldn’t drink cow’s milk because they can develop iron deficiency anemia.

“These mothers have trust and confidence in this program, and that trust and confidence has been shaken by Congress,” Greenaway said. “This is just unconscionable.”

Danyelle Brents, 22, a single mother of three, receives about $200 a month in vouchers for food and formula for her two children and baby.

She is being hit doubly hard by the shutdown: She is a contract worker for the Federal Aviation Administration who catalogs records for aircraft certification, and is furloughed. Now, with her baby going through 10 cans of formula a month, she might lose key help with her grocery bill.

“That’s a lot of money, $15 a can,” she said.

“Now that I’m out of work, WIC is how I support my family. … I’m scared at this point to go

buy anything extra.”

Groups that fight hunger say they are also concerned about the confusion that needy mothers may be feeling. Though most WIC offices are open, many mothers mistakenly assumed that benefits were cut off.

Advocates are also worried that there will be a cumulative effect as other, smaller government feeding programs run out of money.

Adding to the uncertainty: While USDA has said that food stamps are guaranteed to continue through October, it is unclear what will happen after that.

In Pennsylvania, whose $208 million WIC program supports 250,000 women and children, all local WIC offices remain open and benefits are being dispensed as usual. The state Health Department said it has $25.5 million on hand to continue operating the program through October. Ohio said it has enough money to last through the second week of November.

“Ohio WIC is open for business!” proclaimed the headline on a state website.

Utah’s WIC program, though, immediately closed its doors Tuesday in the wake of the government shutdown, meaning that families who hadn’t already received their October vouchers were out of luck and new applications couldn’t be processed.

The state got $2.5 million in USDA funding on Thursday, and WIC offices throughout the state planned to reopen by noon Friday.

Charitable groups were already filling the void.

A Facebook group called “The People’s WIC — Utah” was launched hours after WIC offices closed, matching up families in

need with those able to donate formula and other food.

In Layton, about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City, a donation drive was planned for Saturday, with organizers asking for fresh fruits and vegetables, unopened baby formula and other necessities.

Food banks, meanwhile, are bracing for a surge in requests for help if WIC runs out of money.

Linda Zimmerman, executive director of Neighbors In Need, which runs 11 food banks in Massachusetts, said her organization already provides a lot of baby formula to its clients, most of whom get WIC aid as well.

“I think they’re truly nervous,” Zimmerman said. “We’re going to have to be doing a lot of work to make sure we can keep up with need for infant formula.”

In some places, grocery stores refused to honor WIC vouchers, assuming they wouldn’t get paid.

Terry Bryce, director of Oklahoma’s WIC program, said WIC officials called and emailed grocers to assure them the program is still funded.

In New Jersey, Patricia Jones said she is worried about losing her WIC assistance.

“You’re affecting families that haven’t done anything to you,” said Jones, a 34-year-old mother of five. Because of the shutdown, she was turned away from the Social Security Administration office in Newark when she tried to get printouts of her children’s Social Security numbers to renew her welfare and WIC benefits.

Associated Press Writers Mary Clare Jalonick in Washington, Samantha Henry in Newark, N.J., Tim Talley in Oklahoma City, Bridget Murphy in Boston and Dan Sewell in Cincinnati contributed to this report.

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att and Tasha Kiehl of Piqua announce the birth of a daughter, Lillian Kay Kiehl, born Sept. 27, 2013, at 8:35 a.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.

Sheriff’s office opens drug box drop-off Melanie Yingst

Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com

MIAMI COUNTY — Not quite sure what to do with your undated or no longer needed prescription medication?

Now the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office has a designated drug drop-off box located in the lobby of the downtown Sheriff ’s Office to collect medications — no questions asked.

According to Chief Deputy Dave Duchak, the drug drop-off box stemmed from the overwhelming turnout during the sheriff ’s drug drop-off at the county’s transfer station throughout the year.

“Sheriff (Charles) Cox learned about the drug drop-off boxes at a law enforcement convention and wanted to bring something other departments around the country have been

doing here to Miami County,” Duchak said.

The prescription drug drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Sheriff ’s Office, 201 W. Main St., Troy.

The lobby is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is anonymous.

There is no paperwork to complete and no one you need to speak with, simply drop your old or unused prescription pills in the box, Duchak said.

Duchak said there is a growing prescription drug abuse trend around the country, noting “pill mills” in southern Ohio and the theft of prescription drugs is on the rise.

“The abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise,” he said. Ridding one’s household of used or unwanted medications also reduces the likelihood of young people having access to abuse them.

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The drug drop box will allow anyone to drop off unused prescription drugs at the Sheriff ’s Office during normal business hours. The pills are destroyed in a manner that does not cause environmental harm by getting into our rivers, streams and water table.

The Miami County Sheriff ’s Office also will continue to partner with the Miami County Tra n s f e r Station and will be hosting four drug drop-off dates a year.

The next one will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct. 26.

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are parents of the bridegroom.

The bride-elect works at Paul Sherry in Piqua.

Her fiance works at Apex Aluminum Die Casting Co. Inc. in Piqua.

A Saturday, Oct. 19, wedding is planned.

Lillian weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Donna and Brian Calloway of Piqua.

Craig and Kim Kiehl of Piqua are the paternal grandparents.

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Amos and Maxine Hackworth were married on Oct. 4, 1963.

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mos and Maxine Hackworth of Piqua will celebrate 50 years of marriage. The couple was married in New Hampshire, Ohio, on Oct. 5, 1963.

Amos and Maxine are the parents of three children: a daughter, Natalie (Chris) Liptock of Piqua; a son, Steven Alan Hackworth (deceased); and a son, Scott (Michelle) Hackworth of Marysville. They are also the proud grandparents of six: Kandice (Liptock) Darner of Piqua; Kyla (Liptock) Black of Piqua; Kassidy Maxine Liptock of Piqua; James Steven Hackworth, Jenna Michelle Hackworth and Jake Amos Hackworth, all of Marysville.

They also have two great-grandchildren, Owen Black and Adalynn Darner.

The couple has strived to always put God first in their marriage and in their home and would tell you that this is the secret to a long and fulfilling marriage.

Amos is a retired agent from Prudential Insurance Co., and Maxine worked several years at Sellman’s Furniture in Covington. They now enjoy spending time with their family, watching their grandchildren grow up, celebrating milestones and their freedom to come and go as they please!

An open house will be celebrated with family and friends on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the couple’s home in Piqua.

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Property Transfers TROY Joyce A. Murray Declaration of Trust, Joyce Murray, trustee to Harold Kim, one lot, $150,000.

Cecelia Green to Darin Oldham, one lot, $78,500.

McGovern Willoughby Homes Ltd. to Cecil Trent, Donnia Trent, one lot, $153,000.

Leonard Jenkins, Richard Jenkins, attorney in fact to Judith Webb, one lot, $75,000.

Keystone Land Development Inc. to Harlow Builders Inc., one lot, $45,900.

Billinda Lavender, Ron Lavender to Ron Lavender, a part lot, $0.

Adam Boyd, Samantha Boyd a.k.a.

Samantha Myers to Michael Duaso, one lot, $113,500.

Elizabeth Bruggeman, Matthew Bruggeman, Elizabeth Sentman to Elizabeth Bruggeman, Matthew Bruggeman, one lot, $0.

Anthony Board, Kelly Board to Daniel Nielsen, Jessica Nielsen, one lot, $215,000.

Keystone Land Development Inc. to Scott Investments of Troy LLC, one lot, $44,900.

Bram Brusselmans, Stacey Brusselmans to Carolyn Morgan, Ronnie Morgan, one lot, $0.

PIQUA Joyce Elliott, William Elliott Sr. to Carol Hixson, one lot, $78,000.

Fannie Mae a.k.a. Federal National Mortgage Association, Manley, Deas & Kochalski LLC, attorney in fact to Christopher Mills, a part lot, $14,500.

Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association to Richard Lee Hartzell,

Iris Rose Hubbard a part lot, $35,000.

Jeffrey Speakman, Lyvonne Speakman to Jeffrey Speakman, Lyvonne Speakman, one lot, $0.

John Hemm, Maryterese Hemm to Jonna Raffel, Nathan Raffel, one lot, $15,600.

Daniel Hemm, David Hemm, Elesia Hemm, Renee Hemm, Anne Wilson, Paul Wilson to Jonna Raffel, Nathan Raffel, one lot, $46,800.

TIPP CITY Clyde R. Shefmire and Irene Shefmire Irrevocable Trust, Barbara Sutton, trustee to Michael Baldwin II, one lot, $166,900.

Bruce Farrell, Lisa Farrell to Sylvia Hale, one lot, $295,000.

Mary Haley, sole trustee, James J. Haley and Mary A. Haley Trust to Phyllis Fisher, trustee, Mary Haley Irrevocable Trust, $0.

Christopher Phillips, attorney in fact, Wells Fargo Bank N.A. to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a part lot, $0.

Katarina Rempel to Erika Strope, Stephanie Strope, one lot, $135,900.

HUBER HEIGHTS Carriage Trails at the Heights LLC, Dec Land Co. I LLC to Inverness Group Inc., one lot, $35,600.

COVINGTON Douglas Hague, James Hague to Ronald Brown, a part lot, $65,000.

FLETCHER Diane I. Yingst, John W. Yingst to Yingst Land Management LLC, a part lot, $0.

LENA Gayle Carson, Jessica Carson to Gayle Carson, Jessica Carson, three lots, three part lots, $0.

one lot, $234,000.

Linda Bertke, Nicholas Bertke to Jeffrey Keiser, Karen Keiser, one lot, $263,000.

PLEASANT HILL Angela Roeth, Brian Roeth to NW Shull Rental LLC, one lot, $130,000.

LOSTCREEK TWP. Diane I. Yingst, John W. Yingst to Yingst Land Management LLC, 40.070 acres, 62.456 acres, $0.

BETHEL TWP. Barbara Diehl to Bruce Flora, one lot, $144,000.

Bruce Flora, Dainese Flora to Scott Bailey, Stephanie Bailey, one lot, $176,000.

BROWN TWP. Jo Ellen Fiebiger, James Fiebiger to James Fiebiger, Jo Ellen Fiebiger, 78.707 acres, 162 acres, $0.

James Fiebiger, Jo Ellen Fiebiger to Fiebiger Properties LLC, 162, acres, 49.90 acres, 102.966 acres, 153.0547 acres, $0.

James Fiebiger, Jo Ellen Fiebiger to Fiebiger Properties II LLC, 105.413 acres, 15.260 acres, 73.553 acres, $0.

Diane I. Yingst, John W. Yingst to Diane I. Yingst, John W. Yingst, 158.32 acres, $0.

Diane I. Yingst, John W. Yingst to Yingst Land Management LLC, 158.32 acres, $0.

Diane I. Yingst, John W. Yingst to Yingst Land Management LLC, 80.361 acres, 31.880 acres, 8.168 acres, $0 Gayle Carson, Jessica Carson to Gayle Carson, Jessica Carson, 2.439 acres, $0.

CONCORD TWP. James Pugh, Kimberly Pugh to Leann Summers, Timothy Summers,

Marriages Darryl Grant Harvey, 50, of 2820 Hickorywood Dr., Troy to Germaine Tracy Bair, 51, of same address.

Geoff Kearney Phillips Roberson, 24, of 6530 N. Bollinger Rd., Conover to Samantha May Enyart, 24, of same address.

Charles Francis Jergens, 69, of 5950 Scarff Rd., New Carlisle to Diane Christine Gray, 60, of same address.

Benjamin Charles Carey, 27, of 704 Brice Ave., Piqua to Erin Sue Grigsby, 24, of same address.

Brett Andrew Harshbarger, 48, of 2066 E. Sttae Route 55, Troy to Janelle Ann Williams, 42, of same address.

Matthew Donald Seger, 27, of 1040 Nutmeg Square S, Troy to Amanda Michelle Longstreath, 26, of same address.

MONROE TWP. Estate of Rachel Branson, Reta Irene Mowen, executor to Olivia Hoecker, 5.00 acres, $149,000.

SPRINGCREEK TWP. David Purk, Kathy Purk to Carol Gerlach, co-trustee, Donald Gerlach, co-trustee, Gerlach Family Revocable Trust, one lot, $129,000.

Emily Sippel, Joey Sippel to Benjamin Perreira, Kelly Perreira, one lot, $159,900.

UNION TWP. Jacob Hobbs, Kathryn Hobbs to Jacob Hobbs, Jerry Hobbs, 5.005 acres, $0.

Sharon Earls Living Trust, Sharon Earls, trustee, Wayne Wertz Living Trust, Wayne Wertz, trustee to Candi Hissong, Tyrone Hissong, 24.466 acres, $225,000.

Dave Honeyman, executor, Estate of Rebecca Honeyman, deceased to Sharon Earls, trustee, Sharon Earls Living Trust, Wayne Wertz Living Trust, Wayne Wertz, trustee, 81.537 acres, $625,000.

Police Reports

Thomas Leland Brumbaugh, 23, of 310 N. Main St., Pleasant Hill to Patricia Leigh Avery, 24, of same address.

Gregory James Hopkins Jr., 27, of 423 Lyle Dr., West Milton to Rebecca Anne Foose, 27, of same address.

ELIZABETH TWP. Betty Higley to David Fuls, Heather Fuls, one lot, $132,500.

David Wayne Bruno, 26, of 38, Emerick Rd., West Milton to Amber Leigh Byler, 27, of same address.

Emerson Mark Hussong, 19, of 6 North Maple St., Pleasant Hill to Katherine Raven Krofft, 18, of same address.

Zachary William Brewer, 30, of 9655 Bradnt Pk., Dayton to Stacy Leigh Wells, 26, of same address.

Matthew Brian Kresse, 34, of 67 Southwind Ln., Greenwood, Ind. to Jennifer Michelle Croft, 36, of same address.

Oct. 1

Burglary: Police responded to the 1200 block of Camaro Court after a man reported a female he was dating cut his window screens, entered his residence and stole items.

The woman admitted to breaking in and she was charged.

Trespassing: Police responded to the 900 block of McKinley Avenue after a woman reported that two homeless men she knew broke into her house.

Nothing was stolen.

Criminal damage: Police responded to Kroger, 1510 Covington Ave., after subjects called the complainant names in the parking lot and then “reportedly either urinated on the complainant’s vehicle or dumped liquid on the vehicle.”

Oct. 2

Lost property: Police recovered a purse in the middle of the roadway near the Speedway gas station, 900 Scot Drive.

Burglary: Police responded to the 5400 block of County Road 25-A after a business, MC Car Sales, was broken into overnight. A computer was stolen.

Burglary: Police responded to the Washington Commons, 950 McKinley Ave., after a woman reported that her former friends were “sneaking in and sleeping in her apartment at night while she is away.”

Oct. 3

Theft: Police responded to the Shell gas station, 600 South St., after a vehicle was broken into and credit cards were stolen from a wallet.

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Band & Cheerleading Parade

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Pee-Wee Cheerleading Competition @ Bradford Fire/Rescue Building

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Queens Pageant Crowning of Miss Pumpkin 2012 (North End Stage)

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Pet & Novelty Parade (Location behind Bradford’s City Building) (North End Stage)

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Family Float Contest

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Extravaganza Parade & Miami County Fire Prevention Parade Grand Marshall- Chris Canan Special Guest- Past Bradford Pumpkin Show Queen & Bradford High School Class of 1973

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Long night for Indians

In brief n Knapke earns state berth

WEST MIDDLETOWN — Versailles senior Ryan Knapke earned a state tournament berth in Thursday’s D-III district golf tournament at Weatherwax Golf Course.

Knapke shot a 79 and won a playoff with Summit Country Day’s Chris Lee for the final spot.

Versailles finished fifth with a 346 total. Other Versailles scores were Tyler Drees 86, Mitchell Stover 88, Alex Stucke 93, Nicholas LittenStonebraker 97.

Russia finished sixth with a 348 total.

Raider scores included Austin Tebbe 85, Gavin Hoying 86, Luke Dapore 86, Zach Sherman 91, Jordan Kremer 95. Newton shot 387.

Indian scores included Brock Jamison 84, Donovan Oscelola 98, Wade Ferrell 100, Reid Ferrell 105, Christian Nelson 115.

Covington’s Levi Winn shot 88 and Miami East’s Scot Kirby shot 90.

n Bradford JH splits matches

The Bradford junior high volleyball teams split two matches with Franklin Monroe.

The seventh grade won 14-25, 25-21, 25-22.

Marissa Cassel had two points, one ace and four kills; while Bianca Keener had six points, three ace and five kills.

Karmen Knapp had 17 points, two aces and four assists; while Macie Reck had five points, two aces and four assists.

Amy Roberts had two points, one kill and three assists; while Holly Rosengarten had four points, two aces and two kills.

The eighth grade lost 25-21, 25-19.

Gabby Bragg had one kill and Ivee Brubaker had three aces.

Brooke Fair had two assists; while Valerie Kissinger had one point and five aces.

Aspen Weldy had one ace and Bailey had three points and four kills.

Piqua falls to Trotwood in 69-34 shootout TROTWOOD — The Piqua offense showed signs of explosiveness, but it wasn’t enough to slow down TrotwoodMadison in a 69-34 loss in the GWOC North opener for both teams.

The Rams got off to a fast start, jumping out to a 20-0 first quarter lead.

Trotwood opened the scoring on a 55-yard TD run by Ashton Jackson.

On the Rams next possession, it was a 28-yard run by Jackson setting up a 3-yard TD run by Anthony Kyles to make it 14-0.

Trotwood added a 44-yard TD drive on two plays to make it 20-0.

After Messiah DeWeaver hit Demarcus Wilson with a 43-yard pass, Mark RayeRedmond took it over from one-yard out.

After stopping the Rams on their next possession, Piqua put together a 95-yard drive.

After quarterback Dan Monnin hit Rupert Delacruz for 13 yards

and a first down, Monnin went 52 yards untouched and Caleb Vallieu kicked the PAT. But, the Rams answered, converting a third-and-16 with a 38-yard pass from DeWeaver to Romello Crisp.

Following a 33-yard pass to Wilson, RayeRedmond ran it in from seven yards out to make it 27-7.

Trent Yeomans, who had another big game for the Indians, then went 73 yards on a firstand-20 and Vallieu’s kick made it 27-14.

But, in the final minute of the first half, DeWeaver and Wilson hooked up on a 37-yard TD pass to make it 34-14 at the break.

Trotwood then added the first two scores of the second half to make it 48-14.

Raye-Redmond raced 36 yards for a score and Breland Cospy added a 1-yard scoring run.

Piqua got back on the board on its next drive.

Tyler Ouhl recovered

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Jacob Teague fights off the block of a Trotwood-Madison player Friday night.

a muffed punt at the Rams 37.

A Yeomans 17-yard run and a 9-yard pass from Monnin to Darian Tipps-Clemons set up a 7-yard scoring play from the same duo to get Piqua within 48-20.

Kyles scored on a 26-yard run to put Trotwood up 55-20, then in the fourth quarter, the Rams made an interesting decision.

Despite the big led, they elected to go for

a fourth-and-eight from the Piqua 40 and Kyles hooked up with Cospy for the touchdown to make it 62-20.

It would set up a flurry of scores.

Yeomans, who rushed for 239 yards on 21 carries and has 544 yards and six TDs in the last two weeks, went 86 yards for a score to cut the deficit to 62-20.

Trotwood’s Crisp took the ensuing kickoff 90 yards for a score, before

Austin Reedy closed the game’s scoring in the final minute with a 1-yard TD run.

DeWeaver completed 13 of 17 passes for 282 yards for the Rams.

Wilson caught fives passes in the game for 156 yards.

Jackson led the rushing attack with 116 yards on eight carries.

Piqua, 1-5, will look to get back on track next Friday when Sidney visits for homecoming.

n Coaches needed at Houston

Houston Schools have openings for sevent grade boys basketball, varsity girls track and assistant girls track coaching positions. Anyone interested should contact John Willoughby at Houston High School — 295-3010 ext 2028.

n Russia seeks two coaches

Russia is in need of a seventh grade girls basketball coach and a freshman baseball coach. If interested please contact Todd Wion, Russia athletic director at 937-541-9205.

n Piqua hoops fundraiser

The Piqua Boys Basketball Program will hold an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast made by Chris Cakes of Ohio, on November 16th from 8-11 am in the Piqua High School Commons. Tickets will be $7 and can be purchased in the Piqua High School Office.

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Trent Yeomans breaks loose for a big run Friday night.

Piqua-Springboro highlights

Stumper was Q: What Dusty Baker’s

record as manager of the Cincinnati Reds?

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Quoted “Maybe this time is long enough because I was starting to get quite a few jeers and some hate mail and stuff.”

— Dusty Baker On being fired as Cincinnati Reds manager

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Former Piqua football coaches Chuck Asher and Steve Magoteaux were honored at a game recently. Asher coached for 14 seasons with a record of 77-55-7. Magoteaux coached for seven seasons with a record of 55-29-1, including Piqua’s first two playoff teams.

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BRANDT — It wasn’t pretty at times.Most of the time, really. But the end result is the most gorgeous thing Miami East has seen in more than 20 years.

The Vikings kept pace with Covington in the Cross County Conference standings, using big plays to break out of a first-half funk and roll to a 51-0 victory over Bethel to spoil the Bees’ homecoming night Friday.

The win made the Vikings 6-0 (5-0 CCC) for the first time since 1982.

“It feels pretty (darn) good,” Miami East coach Max Current said. “It’s been a long time. This is the culmination of all 46 guys working hard in the offseason, working hard in practice, and now we’re seeing some of the fruits of our labor.”

The Vikings had to shift some things around coming into the game, though, with both quarterbacks injured. Senior utility man Michael Fellers stepped into the role.

“He’s a great athlete,” Current said.

“We put him in there, he did a nice job in practice and his teammates rallied around him. He’s able to do some things and give us some different looks.

“Considering the type of week we had, we had some adversity and some things to do to get ready for this game.

I knew we’d have some rough patches, but the kids fought through and I’m proud of them for that.”

One thing that looked outstanding all night, though, was the Viking defense.

Miami East allowed only two first downs in the game, one in each half, and gave up 22 yards of total offense in the entire game.

“The defense played a whale of a game,” Current said. “We only gave up one first down, and that was by a pen-

alty, until the JVs were in on the last series. The defense played really well.”

Things looked good early after Michael Fellers intercepted a pass on Bethel’s first drive, giving the Vikings the ball on the Bee 33. Three plays later, Miami East had first-and-goal from the 4 – but Bethel’s defense toughened up, forcing the Vikings to go for it on fourth-and-1.

But Robbie Adams was able to punch it in from a yard out, giving Miami East a 7-0 lead less than four minutes in.

After the teams traded three-andouts, Colton McKinney weaved his way off tackle, up the right sideline and gone for a 76-yard touchdown run, and Miami East held a 14-0 lead just before the end of the quarter.

On the first play of the second quarter, the Vikings caught another Michael Fellers rolls out to throw pass Friday night against Bethel. break as Bethel snapped the ball over its punter’s head. He alertly picked up the ball in the end zone and threw away a pass – but the officials called intentional grounding, a safety when it occurs in the end zone.

The Vikings fumbled away the ensuing possession, but Bethel still couldn’t gain any ground against the Miami East defense and was forced to punt, giving the Vikings the ball on their own 19. East then embarked on the longest drive of the first half, converting three times on third down on a 13-play, 81-yard drive – yet still scoring on a 39-yard run by Alex Brewer to cap it off as he slipped through the middle of the line and broke free to make it 23-0.

After taking over on the Bethel 15 after a sack/fumble, McKinney scored from a yard out to make it 30-0 at the half. McKinney had 108 yards on eight carries in the first half, while Bethel had only 16 yards of total offense in the half – eight on the ground, eight Alex Brewer breaks free for a Miami East touchdown. through the air.

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Buccs pass first big test

Covington holds on for win over Panthers Colin Foster Civitas Media

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Lehman’s 32, Greg Spearman, breaks a tackle attempt by Jefferson’s #42 Lee Phipps.

Lehman recovers from slow start Celebrates homecoming with 42-14 win over Jefferson PIQUA — Lehman trailed 8-7 after one quarter, but scored three times in the second period for a 20-point halftime lead, and went on to blast Dayton Jefferson in non-league high school football action Friday night at Piqua, 42-14.

The win puts the Cavaliers at 5-1 on the year after their fifth win in a row, and it sets up a big showdown Friday night at Fort Loramie against the 5-1 Redskins.

The winner will likely cruise to the Northwest Central Conference championship.

“We didn’t play real well,” said Lehman head coach Dick Roll. “We’re still a little sluggish offensively. But Dayton Jefferson is a much improved team this season.”

Greg Spearman broke a 35-yard run for a touchdown to open the scoring, but Jefferson answered with a 50-yard

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Lehman’s Nick Rourke dives for a touchdown Friday night.

run by T’Monte Watson.

The two-point conversion put the Broncos up 8-7 after one quarter.

Lehman got its offense going in the second period, however, to put the game away.

Mitch Slater started it with a one-yard run, then Spearman added a run from the two and quarteback Nick Rourke scored from the four.

The extra-point kicks by Ian Smith made it 28-8 at the half.

Jefferson cut the lead to 28-14 when Watson broke one from 55 yards away, but Lehman answered with a four-yard TD pass from Rourke to Spearman.

Lane Monnin capped the scoring with a 30-yard interception return in the final period.

COVINGTON — Covington got through its first big Cross County Conference test with a passing grade Friday night.

On deck is possibly an even bigger challenge.

The Buccs (6-0, 5-0) hung on for a 22-14 victory over the Tri-County North Panthers (5-1, 4-1) in the battle of unbeatens at Smith Field.

“We knew all week going in that these guys were good,” Covington coach Dave Miller said.

“I was really thrilled about just having competition. They are really comptative, and our kids really thrive under challenges, and we responded the right way. Hats off to them, they are going to be good for the next few years, they are very young.”

It was apparent once they hit the field, TriCounty North wasn’t going to back down.

The Panthers had the ball in the red zone on their first two series, but squandered away their opportunties. Covington’s Justin Williams recovered a Panther fumble on the 18 yardline on the first series and the Panthers missed 28-yard field goal on the next.

A.J. Ouellette put Covington on the scoreboard early in quarter two, bullying through the Tri-County North defense and breaking countless tackles for an 18-yard rushing touchdown.

The Panthers gave the ball back to the Buccs on the ensuing kick off, fumbling at the 37 yardline.

On a third-and-14, quarterback Jared Williams hit the unsuspecting Panthers defense with a quick pass to Chance Setters, who ran it in for a 17-yard TD. A botched snap on the extra point gave Covington a 12-0 lead with 3:55 left in the first half.

But the Panthers pulled closer with time winding down as quarterback Austin Hutchins tossed a dime to Logan Elmore for

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Covington’s Ian Fries, Dalton Bordelon and Bobby Alexander sack Tri-County North quarterback Austin Hitchins.

a 25-yard score with 34 seconds left in the half.

Covington’s opening drive of the second half took eight minutes and six seconds off the clock, ending with a 23-yard field goal by Ouellette, which gave the Buccs a 15-7 lead.

Then it was the defense’s turn.

Covington stopped Tri-County North on its ensuing drive — holding steady on a fourth-andinches from midfield. The Buccs offense fumbled two plays later, leaving the Panthers with another chance to even up the score.

There would be no momentum shift, though.

Dalton Bordelon sacked Hutchins on the first two plays following the turnover, then Hutchins scrambled for no gain on

third-and-35, leading to a punt.

The Covington rushing attack moved forward with another long drive, before freshman Nate Blei carried it in the end zone from four yards out.

Ouellette’s extra point made it 22-7 with just over eight minutes to go in the fourth.

The Panthers kept fighting, and Hutchins’ 35-yard completion to Logan Elmore put the Panthers in the red zone on their next drive.

Hutchins called his own numbed to pick up just enough yardage on a fourth-and-3, then a short completion on the following play made it first-andgoal from the 1.

But the Covington ‘D’ had one final standing, holding on four straight plays.

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Covington running back Bobby Alexander runs for yardage Friday night.

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Hoyer’s storybook script takes cruel turn CLEVELAND (AP) — Brian Hoyer's story, seemingly pulled from a Disney movie script, took a cruel turn.

The Cleveland quarterback's season is over.

A lifelong Browns fan living out his boyhood dream by starting for his hometown team, Hoyer tore a knee ligament while running for a first down Thursday night against Buffalo and will miss the remainder of this season.

It's a devastating blow for Hoyer, who had waited five years — three as Tom Brady's backup in New England — to become an NFL starter and led the Browns to wins over Minnesota and Cincinnati while replacing an injured Brandon Weeden.

"This is disappointing," Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said Friday on

a conference call. "It's an unfortunate thing."

Chudzinski said an MRI taken Friday showed Hoyer tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He will undergo surgery, ending his feel-good story after just three starts and with the Browns (3-2) rolling.

Chudzinski said there is no other damage in Hoyer's knee, which got caught in the turf at FirstEnergy as he slid and was hit by Bills rookie linebacker Kiko Alonso.

The usual recovery time is nine months to one year, but for Hoyer the injury stole a chance to prove to Cleveland's front office he could be their franchise quarterback.

Chudzinski said he spoke with Hoyer after getting the medical results.

"It's hard on him," said Chudzinski. "Obviously he's disappointed, but if you know him and you

know how positive he is and the type of person he is. He's already thinking about when he's going to be back. I reassured him that as well. I wanted to let him know how much he meant to us and what he did. But he'll be back.

He'll make it back. He's that type of guy.

"He's the kind of guy you don't doubt."

Chudzinski said there are no immediate plans to sign another quarterback and Weeden will return as Cleveland's starter.

Signed by Cleveland as a free agent in May, Hoyer, released by New England, Pittsburgh and Arizona in the past year, began the season as Cleveland's No. 3 quarterback. With Weeden out recovering from a sprained thumb, Hoyer made just his second NFL start in Week 3 and led the Browns to consecutive wins, directing clutch fourth-quarter drives and throwing clinching touch-

down passes in both games.

"He did a great job and he was a big reason why we won those games, but not the only reason," Chudzinski said, professing the "next-man up" mantra all NFL coaches maintain because of injuries.

With the Browns trailing 7-0, Hoyer, flushed from the pocket, took off up field. He had just passed the first-down marker and was sliding when he took a blow near the helmet from Alonso in front of Cleveland's sideline. Several Browns coaches and players screamed for a penalty as Hoyer lay face down in the grass.

Chudzinski wouldn't say if he thought Alonso should have been given a personal foul.

"If it was close," he said, "I don't think there was any intention there."

With Hoyer out, Wee-

Record Book Baseball

MLB Postseason Postseason Baseball Glance All Times EDT WILD CARD Tuesday, Oct. 1: NL: Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 2 Wednesday, Oct. 2: AL: Tampa Bay 4, Cleveland 0 DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5; x-if necessary) American League Boston vs. Tampa Bay Friday, Oct. 4: Tampa Bay at Boston, 3:07 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5: Tampa Bay (Price 10-8) at Boston (Lackey 10-13), 5:37 p.m. (TBS) Monday, Oct. 7: Boston (Buchholz 12-1) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 11-3) x-Tuesday, Oct. 8: Boston (Peavy 12-5) at Tampa Bay x-Thursday, Oct. 10: Tampa Bay at Boston Oakland vs. Detroit Friday, Oct. 4: Detroit at Oakland Saturday, Oct. 5: Detroit (Verlander 13-12) at Oakland (Gray 5-3), 9:07 p.m. (TBS) Monday, Oct. 7: Oakland (Parker 12-8) at Detroit (Sanchez 14-8) x-Tuesday, Oct. 8: Oakland (Straily 10-8) at Detroit (Fister 14-9) x-Thursday, Oct. 10: Detroit at Oakland National League St. Louis 1, Pittsburgh 1 Thursday, Oct. 3: St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 1 Friday, Oct. 4: Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Sunday, Oct. 6: St. Louis (Kelly 10-5) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 16-8), 4:37 p.m. (TBS) Monday, Oct. 7: St. Louis (Wachia 4-1) at Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4) x-Wednesday Oct. 9: Pittsburgh at St. Louis Los Angeles 1, Atlanta 0 Thursday, Oct. 3: Los Angeles 6, Atlanta 1 Friday, Oct. 4: Los Angeles at Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 6: Atlanta (Teheran 14-8) at Los Angeles (Ryu 14-8), 8:07 p.m. (TBS) x-Monday, Oct. 7: Atlanta (Garcia 4-7) at Los Angeles (Nolasco 13-11) x-Wednesday Oct. 9: Los Angeles at Atlanta

Football

NFL Standings East New England Miami N.Y. Jets Buffalo South Indianapolis Tennessee Houston Jacksonville North Cleveland Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh West Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland East Dallas Philadelphia Washington N.Y. Giants South New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay North Detroit Chicago Green Bay Minnesota West

National Football League All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE W 4 3 2 2

L 0 1 2 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .750 .500 .400

PF PA 89 57 91 91 68 88 112 130

W 3 3 2 0

L 1 1 2 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .750 .500 .000

PF PA 105 51 98 69 90 105 31 129

W 3 2 2 0

L 2 2 2 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .500 .500 .000

PF PA 101 94 91 87 81 81 69 110

W L T Pct PF PA 4 0 0 1.000 179 91 4 0 0 1.000 102 41 2 2 0 .500 108 102 1 3 0 .250 71 91 NATIONAL CONFERENCE W 2 1 1 0

L 2 3 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .500 .250 .250 .000

PF PA 104 85 99 138 91 112 61 146

W 4 1 1 0

L 0 2 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .333 .250 .000

PF PA 108 55 68 36 94 104 44 70

W 3 3 1 1

L 1 1 2 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .750 .333 .250

PF PA 122 101 127 114 96 88 115 123

W L T Pct Seattle 4 0 0 1.000 San Francisco 2 2 0 .500 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 St. Louis 1 3 0 .250 Thursday's Game Cleveland 37, Buffalo 24 Sunday's Games Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

New England at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Denver at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

Houston at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m.

San Diego at Oakland, 11:35 p.m.

Monday's Game N.Y. Jets at Atlanta, 8:40 p.m.

PF PA 109 47 79 95 69 89 69 121

Browns-Bills Stats Bills-Browns Stats Buffalo 10 0 14 0—24 Cleveland 0 17 7 13—37 First Quarter Buf—Jackson 1 run (Carpenter kick), 13:16.

Buf—FG Carpenter 52, 5:51.

Second Quarter Cle—FG Cundiff 30, 14:24.

Cle—McGahee 1 run (Cundiff kick), 3:52.

Cle—Benjamin 79 punt return (Cundiff kick), 2:20.

Third Quarter Buf—Spiller 54 run (Carpenter kick), 13:51.

Buf—Jackson 1 run (Carpenter kick), 6:32.

Cle—Gordon 37 pass from Weeden (Cundiff kick), 5:35.

Fourth Quarter Cle—FG Cundiff 24, 12:31.

Cle—FG Cundiff 44, 2:19.

Cle—Ward 44 interception return (Cundiff kick), 1:44.

A—71,239.

——— Buf Cle First downs 20 19 Total Net Yards 343 290

Rushes-yards Passing Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Interceptions Ret. Comp-Att-Int Sacked-Yards Lost Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

31-155 32-91 188 199 2-34 7-179 2-37 3-44 0-0 1-44 19-40-1 15-28-0 4-21 5-23 8-45.5 6-46.0 0-0 2-0 7-56 6-66 27:37 32:23 ——— INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Buffalo, Spiller 8-66, Jackson 17-53, Choice 5-22, Manuel 1-14. Cleveland, McGahee 26-72, Hoyer 1-11, Rainey 2-8, Weeden 3-0.

PASSING—Buffalo, Manuel 11-20-0-129, Tuel 8-20-180. Cleveland, Weeden 13-24-0-197, Hoyer 2-4-0-25.

RECEIVING—Buffalo, Woods 5-64, Chandler 4-49, Jackson 4-40, Graham 2-21, Johnson 2-19, Hogan 2-16.

Cleveland, Gordon 4-86, Little 3-71, Cameron 3-36, Bess 2-25, Ogbonnaya 1-7, Barnidge 1-2, Rainey 1-(minus 5).

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

College Schedule College Football Schedule All Times EDT (Subject to change) Friday, Oct. 4 FAR WEST BYU (2-2) at Utah St. (3-2), 8 p.m.

Nevada (3-2) at San Diego St. (1-3), 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5 EAST Air Force (1-4) at Navy (2-1), 11:30 a.m.

E. Michigan (1-3) at Buffalo (1-2), Noon Lehigh (4-0) at Fordham (5-0), Noon Valparaiso (0-3) at Marist (2-2), Noon Louisville (4-0) at Temple (0-4), Noon New Hampshire (1-2) at Towson (5-0), Noon West Liberty (2-2) at Duquesne (1-2), 12:10 p.m.

Colgate (0-4) at Cornell (1-1), 12:30 p.m.

Army (2-3) at Boston College (2-2), 1 p.m.

St. Francis (Pa.) (1-3) at CCSU (1-4), 1 p.m.

Harvard (2-0) at Holy Cross (2-3), 1 p.m.

Robert Morris (2-2) at Monmouth (NJ) (2-3), 1 p.m.

Dartmouth (1-1) at Penn (1-1), 1 p.m.

Columbia (0-2) at Princeton (0-1), 1 p.m.

Wagner (1-4) at Sacred Heart (5-0), 1 p.m.

William & Mary (3-1) at Villanova (2-2), 1 p.m.

Bucknell (1-2) at Lafayette (0-3), 3:30 p.m.

Delaware (4-1) at Maine (3-1), 3:30 p.m.

Clemson (4-0) at Syracuse (2-2), 3:30 p.m.

Rhode Island (2-3) at Brown (1-1), 6 p.m.

Bryant (3-1) at Stony Brook (1-3), 6 p.m.

SOUTH North Greenville (4-0) at Charleston Southern (4-0), 11 a.m.

Maryland (4-0) at Florida St. (4-0), Noon Gardner-Webb (4-1) at Charlotte (2-2), Noon Ball St. (4-1) at Virginia (2-2), Noon Georgia St. (0-4) at Alabama (4-0), 12:21 p.m.

North Carolina (1-3) at Virginia Tech (4-1), 12:30 p.m.

Morehead St. (1-4) at Campbell (1-2), 1 p.m.

NC Central (2-2) at Howard (1-3), 1 p.m.

Florida A&M (1-3) at Morgan St. (0-5), 1 p.m.

Savannah St. (1-4) at Norfolk St. (1-3), 1 p.m.

South Alabama (2-2) at Troy (2-3), 1 p.m.

Elon (1-4) at Furman (2-2), 1:30 p.m.

Albany (NY) (1-4) at James Madison (3-2), 1:30 p.m.

Presbyterian (1-2) at Wofford (2-2), 1:30 p.m.

MVSU (0-4) at Alabama A&M (2-3), 2 p.m.

Bethune-Cookman (3-1) at Delaware St. (1-3), 2 p.m.

UTSA (2-3) at Marshall (2-2), 2 p.m.

Appalachian St. (1-2) at The Citadel (1-4), 2 p.m.

Warner (0-3) at Alcorn St. (3-2), 3 p.m.

Georgia Southern (3-1) at Samford (2-2), 3 p.m.

FAU (1-4) at UAB (1-3), 3 p.m.

Jacksonville St. (4-0) at UT-Martin (3-1), 3 p.m.

Georgia Tech (3-1) at Miami (4-0), 3:30 p.m.

East Carolina (3-1) at Middle Tennessee (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

NC A&T (3-0) vs. SC State (2-2) at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m.

Georgia (3-1) at Tennessee (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

North Texas (2-2) at Tulane (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

NC State (3-1) at Wake Forest (2-3), 3:30 p.m.

Tennessee Tech (3-2) at Murray St. (2-2), 4 p.m.

FIU (0-4) at Southern Miss. (0-4), 4 p.m.

UCF (3-1) at Memphis (1-2), 4:30 p.m.

W. Carolina (1-3) at Chattanooga (2-2), 6 p.m.

Austin Peay (0-4) at E. Kentucky (2-3), 6 p.m.

Liberty (3-2) at Old Dominion (3-2), 6 p.m.

Mississippi (3-1) at Auburn (3-1), 7 p.m.

Arkansas (3-2) at Florida (3-1), 7 p.m.

Ark.-Pine Bluff (0-4) at Jackson St. (3-2), 7 p.m.

Texas St. (3-1) at Louisiana-Lafayette (2-2), 7 p.m.

LSU (4-1) at Mississippi St. (2-2), 7 p.m.

Cincinnati (3-1) at South Florida (0-4), 7 p.m.

SE Missouri (0-4) at Tennessee St. (3-1), 7 p.m.

Kentucky (1-3) at South Carolina (3-1), 7:30 p.m.

Missouri (4-0) at Vanderbilt (3-2), 7:30 p.m.

Incarnate Word (3-2) at SE Louisiana (2-2), 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Penn St. (3-1) at Indiana (2-2), Noon Michigan St. (3-1) at Iowa (4-1), Noon Texas Tech (4-0) at Kansas (2-1), Noon Illinois (3-1) at Nebraska (3-1), Noon Stetson (1-3) at Butler (3-2), 1 p.m.

Davidson (0-4) at Dayton (2-2), 1 p.m.

Cent. Michigan (1-4) at Miami (Ohio) (0-4), 1 p.m.

Ohio (3-1) at Akron (1-4), 2 p.m.

Jacksonville (2-3) at Drake (1-3), 2 p.m.

W. Illinois (2-2) at Illinois St. (1-3), 3 p.m.

S. Illinois (2-3) at S. Dakota St. (3-1), 3 p.m.

Missouri St. (1-4) at South Dakota (1-2), 3 p.m.

W. Michigan (0-5) at Toledo (2-3), 3 p.m.

Youngstown St. (4-1) at Indiana St. (1-3), 3:05 p.m.

UMass (0-4) at Bowling Green (4-1), 3:30 p.m.

N. Illinois (4-0) at Kent St. (2-3), 3:30 p.m.

Minnesota (4-1) at Michigan (4-0), 3:30 p.m.

N. Iowa (4-0) at N. Dakota St. (3-0), 3:30 p.m.

Ohio St. (5-0) at Northwestern (4-0), 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Rutgers (3-1) at SMU (1-3), Noon Kansas St. (2-2) at Oklahoma St. (3-1), 3:30 p.m.

Rice (2-2) at Tulsa (1-3), 3:30 p.m.

McNeese St. (4-1) at Cent. Arkansas (2-2), 4 p.m.

Prairie View (3-2) vs. Grambling St. (0-5) at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

TCU (2-2) at Oklahoma (4-0), 7 p.m.

Alabama St. (3-2) at Texas Southern (0-4), 7 p.m.

Notre Dame (3-2) vs. Arizona St. (3-1) at Arlington, Texas, 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Tech (1-4) at UTEP (1-3), 7:30 p.m.

West Virginia (3-2) at Baylor (3-0), 8 p.m.

FAR WEST UC Davis (1-4) at S. Utah (3-1), 3:05 p.m.

Portland St. (3-2) at Montana (3-1), 3:30 p.m.

Washington St. (3-2) at California (1-3), 4 p.m.

Mercer (4-0) at San Diego (2-2), 4 p.m.

North Dakota (1-2) at Idaho St. (2-2), 4:05 p.m.

N. Arizona (3-1) at Montana St. (2-2), 4:05 p.m.

Fresno St. (4-0) at Idaho (1-4), 5 p.m.

Yale (2-0) at Cal Poly (2-2), 5:05 p.m.

Oregon (4-0) at Colorado (2-1), 6 p.m.

New Mexico St. (0-5) at New Mexico (1-3), 7 p.m.

Weber St. (1-4) at E. Washington (2-1), 7:05 p.m.

N. Colorado (1-3) at Sacramento St. (2-3), 9:05 p.m.

Washington (4-0) at Stanford (4-0), 10:30 p.m.

San Jose St. (1-3) at Hawaii (0-4), 11:59 p.m.

Auto Racing

Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR-Sprint Cup Hollywood Casino 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 187.526 mph.

2. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 187.48.

3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 187.162.

4. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 186.233.

5. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 186.168.

6. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 186.072.

7. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 185.893.

8. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 185.874.

9. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 185.669.

10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 185.433.

11. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 185.42.

12. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 185.261.

13. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 185.204.

14. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 185.141.

15. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 184.982.

16. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 184.925.

17. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 184.628.

18. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 184.603.

19. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 184.477.

20. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 184.382.

21. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 184.106.

22. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 183.73.

23. (14) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 183.667.

24. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 183.38.

25. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 183.069.

26. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 182.803.

27. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 182.685.

28. (47) A J Allmendinger, Toyota, 182.531.

29. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 182.039.

30. (30) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 182.02.

31. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 181.971.

32. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 181.959.

33. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 181.953.

34. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 181.892.

35. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, 181.843.

36. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 181.83.

37. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, Owner Points.

38. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, Owner Points.

39. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points.

40. (95) Reed Sorenson, Ford, Owner Points.

41. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

42. (40) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

43. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

Golf

President’s Cup Presidents Cup Results At Muirfield Village Golf Club Dublin, Ohio Yardage: 7,354; Par: 72 UNITED STATES 4½, INTERNATIONAL 3½ FRIDAY Foursomes United States 1, International 1 (4 matches incomplete) Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, United States, def.

Jason Day and Graham DeLaet, International, 4 and 3.

Ernie Els and Brendon de Jonge, International, def. Bill Haas and Hunter Mahan, United States, 4 and 3.

Steve Stricker and Jordan Spieth, United States, 3 up through 14 holes over Branden Grace and Richard Sterne, International.

Angel Cabrera and Marc Leishman, International, 1 up through 13 holes over Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker, United States.

Tiger Woods and Matt Kuchar, United States, 3 up through 12 holes over Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel, International.

Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama, International, 4 up through 11 holes over Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson, United States.

THURSDAY Fourballs United States 3½, International 2½ Jason Day and Graham DeLaet, International, def.

Hunter Mahan and Brandt Snedeker, United States, 1 up.

Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama, International, halved with Bill Haas and Webb Simpson, United States.

Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel, International, def. Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, United States, 2 and 1.

Steve Stricker and Jordan Spieth, United States, def.

Ernie Els and Brendon de Jonge, International, 1 up.

Matt Kuchar and Tiger Woods, United States, def. Angel Cabrera and Marc Leishman, International, 5 and 4.

Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner, United States, def.

Branden Grace and Richard Sterne, International, 5 and 3.

Reignwood Classic LPGA Reignwood Classic Scores At Pine Valley Golf Club Beijing Purse: $1.8 million Yardage: 6,606; Par: 73 First Round a-amateur Jessica Korda 64-68—132 Shanshan Feng 70-64—134 Stacy Lewis 68-66—134 Na Yeon Choi 64-71—135 Inbee Park 69-68—137 Xiyu Lin 72-66—138 Mo Martin 70-68—138 Caroline Hedwall 71-68—139 Karrie Webb 71-68—139 Vicky Hurst 73-67—140 So Yeon Ryu 71-69—140 Pornanong Phatlum 70-70—140 Paola Moreno 69-71—140 Amy Yang 69-71—140 73-68—141 Beatriz Recari Brittany Lang 71-70—141 Azahara Munoz 71-70—141 Christel Boeljon 70-71—141 Lizette Salas 70-71—141 Anna Nordqvist 69-72—141 Hee Young Park 68-73—141 Hee Kyung Seo 68-73—141 Irene Cho 74-68—142 Jenny Shin 73-69—142 Katherine Hull-Kirk 72-70—142 Yani Tseng 72-70—142 Sun Young Yoo 72-70—142 Ilhee Lee 71-71—142 Carlota Ciganda 69-73—142 Jane Park 69-73—142 Chella Choi 73-70—143 Caroline Masson 70-73—143 Liying Ye 69-74—143 Sarah Jane Smith 75-69—144 Michelle Wie 74-70—144 Jennifer Rosales 73-71—144 Karine Icher 71-73—144

den, who returned from injury only to be demoted to a backup role, has his starting job back.

Weeden replaced Hoyer against the Bills, and following a slow start — some Browns fans booed his first few incompletions— he rallied Cleveland to its third straight win. Weeden threw a 37yard TD pass to wide receiver Josh Gordon in the third quarter and finished 13 of 24 for 197 yards.

"The guys rallied around him," Chudzinski said. "It was a gutsy performance, and it wasn't always pretty. I think he was still a little bit rusty, but he got the job done and he was able to help us win that game. There were some ups and downs, but he was resilient and was able to make some big plays."

Weeden was only cleared to play earlier in the week after he threw in Wednesday's practice.

Chudzinski decided to have him as the Browns' No. 2 quarterback and made Jason Campbell inactive against the Bills.

Following the game, Weeden said he never lost faith despite being injured and dropping behind Hoyer on the depth chart.

"I knew I couldn't, because regardless if I was the starter or not, eyes are on you," he said. "So I was upbeat the entire time, never let it bother me. It kind of lit a fire in me. I still needed to prepare, still needed to watch tape at night just in case something unfortunate happens."

NOTES: Chudzinski said DE Desmond Bryant is "fine" after being kept overnight as a precaution at the Cleveland Clinic.

Bryant was removed from the game with shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat. Chudzinski expects Bryant to play next week.

Baker era over in Cincinnati Reds fire manager

CINCINNATI (AP) — One very bad week clinched Dusty Baker's fate. The Reds decided they weren't going to bring him back.

Not after they ended the season with six losses in a row, including the wild-card playoff game.

Not after they failed to get past the opening round of the playoffs for the third time in a row. Not with all the booing at Great American Ball Park.

Instead of keeping Baker around for one more try, the Reds fired him on Friday, parting ways with the manager who led them to their best stretch of success since the Big Red Machine but couldn't get them deep into the postseason.

"Maybe the time is long enough because I was starting to get quite a few jeers and some hate mail and stuff," Baker said during a conference call. "So maybe it was time for me to move on."

The move came after the Reds lost the wildcard playoff in Pittsburgh 6-2 on Tuesday night, their sixth straight loss.

The final-week fade was a major factor in the decision, general manager Walt Jocketty said in a phone interview.

"Just the way we played lately was a factor," Jocketty said. "But I think the way the season ended was kind of the final decision.

"The last six games certainly played a big part in this," he added.

The Reds are the fourth team with an opening at manager. Davey Johnson retired after the Nationals' season, Eric Wedge left the Mariners and the Cubs fired Dale Sveum after finishing last in the NL Central.

Baker took over a rebuilding team in 2008 and

led it to three 90-win seasons and three playoff appearances in the last four years, their best run since Sparky Anderson managed the Big Red Machine to two World Series titles in the 1970s.

The lack of playoff success built pressure for change.

"Although he's the one that ran the club every day, there are a lot of areas we can look at that could be to blame here, including the front office, the players, the coaching staff," Jocketty said. "It's not only just Dusty.

"We felt it was important going forward to provide new leadership, a new voice, whatever you want to call it," he said.

Though stunned by the late fade — Baker said he felt "very helpless" as the offense went into a slump and the rotation fell apart — he expected to return for the final year on his contract.

"Maybe it's something I said, maybe something I didn't say along the way," Baker said. "I know I had a conversation with Walt that they were going to look to replace (hitting coach) Brook Jacoby, and I was like, 'Oh, no, Brook's not doing anything as one of my coaches that deserved that.' It wasn't an ultimatum, but I just said, 'Hey, man, if we get rid of Brook, you might as well get rid of me, too.'

"The next thing I was called up to the office," Baker continued.

"I thought I was going to discuss Brook's future and the rest of the coaches' future, and I was told my services were no longer needed."

He thinks they might be somewhere else. The 64-year-old Baker is in good health and hopes to manage again.

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For Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your research skills are fantastic today. You also might see new uses for something you own jointly with others. You're resourceful!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Frank discussions with others might result in a better approach to the relationship. People are willing to dig deep and look at the causes of things today.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don't hesitate to speak up about your ideas for cutting costs or seeing new ways to do things, because your ideas are good. Your mind is like a hot knife slicing through butter.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Parents can be effective in dealing with children today, especially teaching them. Romantic partners also can get to the bottom of problems if they're willing to try.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Look for ways to improve where you live, especially by tidying up garbage, recycling, plumbing, laundry areas and bathrooms. Get rid of what you don't need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your ability to convince and persuade others is excellent today.

That's why this is a hot day for those of you who sell, market, teach, write or act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Look for ways to boost your income or make money on the side. You might also see new uses or applications for something you own. Clever you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You have a penetrating insight into things today, which is why others will listen to you. You sound like you know what you're talking about. Basically, it's because you see the subtext of things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Research will go well today, because your ability to ferret out the truth is excellent. You won't stop until you find what you're looking for.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might attract someone powerful, even intimidating, to you today.

However, in group situations, you might surprise yourself and how bold and emphatic you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Bosses and people in authority will be impressed with your suggestions for cost-cutting, reforms and tearing things back to the basics so they can be rebuilt. You're quick to see how things work.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might persuade others to agree with your ideas about politics, religion or racial issues today. Whatever you expound will fall on receptive ears. People will listen to you.

YOU BORN TODAY You choose to live life to the fullest. You enjoy socializing with others, and you enjoy your good friends, who always find you entertaining and vivacious.

However, privately, you are an idealist who champions meaningful causes. These things matter to you.

In addition, you are often highly adventurous! Work hard to build or construct something this year, because you'll be glad you did.

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BALLWIN, Mo. (AP) — Experts in eating disorders are concerned about an Internet-fueled trend in which teenage girls and young women pursue an elusive and possibly dangerous weight-loss goal: to become so slender that their thighs don’t touch even when their feet are together.

Specialists say achieving a so-called thigh gap is risky and virtually impossible. But some exceptionally thin models have the gap, which is upheld as a beauty achievement on countless Tumblr pages, blogs and other social media sites.

“The issue of focusing on a particular body part is very common,” said Claire Mysko, who oversees teen outreach and digital media for the National Eating Disorders Association, an advocacy group. “What is new is these things have taken on a life of their own because of the Internet and social media.”

When the vast majority of people stand with their feet together, their thighs touch.

A tiny percentage of people have thighs so slim that they don’t come together. The “thigh gap” refers to this space.

Studies suggest that peer pressure from social media plays a significant role in eating disorders. A 2011 study at the University of Haifa found that adolescent girls who spent the most time using Facebook had a greater chance of developing a negative body image and an eating disorder.

“The intrusion and presence of social media in our lives really does make it very difficult,” said Nancy Albus, chief executive officer of Castlewood Treatment Center, a suburban St. Louis facility that focuses on eating disorders. “The important distinction about thigh gap is it gives you an actual visual to achieve, this visual comparison of how your body does or doesn’t stack up.”

Dr. Vonda Wright, a Pittsburgh-based orthopedic surgeon and fitness expert, said the spacing between a person’s legs is based mostly on genetics. And even extraordinarily thin people may not have a body type that can achieve a gap. You have to be both skinny and wide-hipped, she said.

Besides, Wright said, it isn’t a goal worth chasing.

Most fit people won’t have a thigh gap because their thighs are muscular enough that they touch, she said.

“Skinny does not mean fit or muscular,” said Wright, who works with Division I athletes. “I cannot think of one athlete I deal with” who has a thigh gap.

Mysko said experts believe that “exposure to online images of extreme beauty standards and the drive to compare does increase the risk of developing eating disorders.”

Sara, a 22-year-old Castlewood client, said thighgap sites were a contributing factor in her struggle. She spoke on the condition that she be identified only by her first name to avoid the stigma associated with eating disorders.

Always a high achiever, Sara was captain of her high school swim team in Minnesota and a straight-A student. In college, she graduated near the top of her class, even while hiding her secret.

It was in high school that Sara developed anorexia.

By college, she was purging and excessively exercising.

She was a frequent visitor to thigh-gap sites.

“It helped to normalize what I was doing to myself,” Sara said. “I never knew before that I wanted a thigh gap. It felt like it was some type of accomplishment that people would want to achieve.”

The sites offered photos of slender-legged models, testimonials on how to achieve the gap and tips such as chewing food but spitting it out before swallowing.

Grotesquely, some of the sites showed pictures of Holocaust victims “for motivational purposes” or martyred those who died from eating disorders. It seemed to make her own struggle OK, Sara said.

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PIQUA, 9454 Spiker Road, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-noon, Barn Sale, Multi Family, Sleigh, exercise equipment, tools, household items, camping items, horse/ country items, bathroom accessories, antiques, furniture, decorations, patio pieces, everything priced to sell!

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LeROI Gas Compressors is currently seeking Full Time 1st Shift Assemblers. Duties include assemble of gas end compressors and module packages based on the customers requirements.

We will be taking applications for Class A Drivers at the Comfort Inn 987 East Ash Street Piqua, OH on Saturday October 12th, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Miami Valley Room.

Excellent opportunity for drivers with 2 years' experience and a clean MVR. Dedicated routes that are home daily.

We reward our drivers with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & 401K with company contribution. In addition to that we also offer quarterly bonuses, paid holidays and vacations.

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Stop in to fill out application: TROY, 1421 Lee Road (off Stonyridge). Saturday, October 5, 8am-1pm. FIRST TIME SALE - rained out two weeks ago! LOTS of household decor, womens plus size clothing, mens clothing, collectible Barbies, Lionel train set, night stand, much, much more!

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Responsible for outside product sales and support of customers in Greenville and the surrounding counties.

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419-582-4321 Recreation Supervisor Specialized supervisory position in the DD field. Needs sports knowledge, able to work independently, organizes and oversees fundraising events.

See website www.riversidedd.org for further qualifications needed. Please no phone inquires.

Representative Payee SafeHaven, Inc. seeks parttime, representative payee.

Responsible for money management assistance toward stabilization of basic needs for adults with mental illness and addiction issues at offices in Piqua, Sidney, and Greenville.

Must be customer-service oriented and skilled in communication, basic accounting, computer use including office and PeachTree, organized, and caring. Experience working with mental illness a plus.

Send resume and cover letter to SafeHaven, Inc., Attn: Executive Director, 633 N. Wayne St., Piqua, OH 45356 by 4pm October 17th.

We need Truck, Bobcat & Backhoe owner operators for this winter. Pay based on equipment & experience.

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Yard Man Livestock pickup Gooseneck/Trk. Driver CDL required Full Time with Benefits Winners Meats 8544 St. Rt. 705 Osgood, OH 419-582-4321

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We are hiring honest, engaging, compassionate people to serve clients in Shelby County, 2nd and 3rd shift available.

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All MPA staff must have a HS diploma/ GED, experience, good driving record, pass a drug screening and background check.

Call Faith at (567)890-7500 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY company seeking full time store/ delivery help. Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. No holidays, no weekends. Benefits available.

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WOOD FRAMERS Local/ Commercial Carpentry Contractor seeking experienced Wood Framers. Must have own transportation. Good pay and benefits. Immediate openings. Pre-employment drug screening Call: (937)339-6274 Or apply in person at: 1360 S. County Road. 25-A Troy, Ohio

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SELLER'S Cabinet, brown granite $3500. ICE BOX $500.

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1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, fully loaded, 147K miles, $2000 or best offer, call (937)216-6800

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TIME: 9:30 AM

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UNIQUE ITEMS: Large wooden butcher block; Crosley automobile engine & parts; Maytag kick-start engine; lg wooden storage box; Military Memorabilia; 10-Elvis 33 rpm record albums & others. NOTE: These are very nice items being dispersed from the Duer Family home. Please plan to attend.

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Machine Tool Builder (Apprentice):

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Tabled until 10-15-2013) Approval of the minutes from the September 17, 2013 Regular City Commission Meeting ORD. NO. 14-13 (2nd Reading) ( Given 2nd Reading 10-012013)) An Ordinance amending Sections 151.35, 151.70, 151.71, and 151.73 of Chapter 151 of the City of Piqua Code of Ordinance to establish construction performance requirements for subdivision improvements RES. NO. R-127-13 (Adopted) A Resolution requesting authorization to purchase the real property located at 102 S. Main Street, Parcel ID No. N44-001240 RES. NO. R-128-13 (Adopted) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Non-Infrastructure program 10/05/2013 40505030

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Don’t let sibling Piqua Area Chamber hosts rivalry affect caring seminar on trade shows for aging parents As the parents of baby boomers age, Consider money management styles helping to care for them can become a when you’re choosing who will be best source of financial and emotional stress to help with your parent’s finances.

Though your less organized sibling among families, especially between may be able to help in many ways, it can boomer-age siblings.

As sisters and brothers confront the be more effective to designate someone various issues that come with aging fam- who naturally enjoys and excels at hanily members, decades of shared history dling money.

Move on from past stecan create conflict. reotypes. Although everyIn most families, siblings one excels at different have different financial things, relying on childsituations, personalities hood roles (i.e. the dreamand perspectives which er, the bossy one or the can make it a challenge perfect student) may only to come to an agreement create more problems than about caregiving. needed.

Research from the Just because one sibMoney Across Generations ling may have taken on II study* shows that 36 pertoo much debt in the past, Craig W. Mullenbrock cent of boomer-age responit doesn’t mean they have dents say that proximity to a problem with saving CFP ® their parent(s) is the bigmoney now. gest factor in determining Give your siblings the fair benefit of which sibling will be the primary source the doubt and ask them to do the same of family support.

Only 13 percent agree it’s the sibling for you when deciding who will do what with the most financial means and a to help your parent(s).

Communicate early and often. mere three percent believe that all sibCommunication among siblings is lings should share the responsibilities.

Regardless of how you choose, it’s important during this time in your parimportant for families to agree on who ent’s life.

If you call and send emails or texts will be the primary coordinator for your to one family member, your other parents’ financial and emotional needs before your parent(s) start to experi- sibling(s) may be out of the loop.

Ensure you’re setting aside time to ence declining health. talk with your siblings in a structured Determining who will fill this roll, and communicating that to your parent(s) setting about matters that may impact before it becomes an urgent matter can everyone.

Scheduling regular times to meet in help ease tension among family memperson or talk on the phone will keep bers. everyone informed when discussing Here are some tips to help you and your parents’ financial and health. your siblings manage your parents’ If these kinds of conversations typicalfinances and caregiving needs: ly lead to tension or start an argument, Be aware and respect your siblings’ consider drafting an agenda for your situations. One or more siblings may meetings to provide the opportunity for live in a different state or have fam- a structured discussion in which everyily obligations or professions that keep one gets a chance to provide input. them from being available to help care If you’re the primary caregiver for for aging parents physically or finan- your parent(s), these conversations procially. vide opportunity to ask for help.

It may be difficult to accept these Your parent(s) need your support discrepancies if your parent(s) require most during this time in their lives. both kinds of support – especially if Try your best to not let financial there are gaps – but it’s important to differences, or stresses set off old probwork hard to come to a compromise. lems or rivalries between you and your While some siblings may have more siblings. flexibility to spend time helping your Communicate openly and in a strucparent(s), others may have less oppor- tured setting to ensure a supportive tunity to leave work to help, but greater environment and success for all involved. financial resources.

Consider working with a financial Sit down and have a conversation advisor who can help you work through with your siblings about what each per- these scenarios and steer you in the son feels he or she can and cannot afford right direction financially. in respect to both time and money.

Recognize differences in money hab- Mullenbrock holds the professional designation of CERTIFIED its and priorities. Each of your siblings FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ practitioner (CFP®). He is Financial may have different money habits – one Advisor and franchise owner of Mullenbrock & Associates-a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. may splurge while the other is more His practice specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset budget conscious in their purchasing management strategies and has been practicing for nearly 30 years. Offices are located at 228 West Ash Street, Piqua. decision processes.

PIQUA - On Wednesday, Oct. 2, more than 30 participants took part in a seminar to enhance their upcoming exhibit at the 2013 Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Showcase.

The presentation was provided by Jared Lockwood from Sandler Training, a chamber member.

During the seminar, attendees were provided with information that included ways to interact with prospects in the trade show environment, learning how

to capitalize on the disadvantages, figuring out what your specific company’s objective is for the show and what specifically are you attempting to accomplish.

The training also provided the businesses with facts about booth strategies, specific questions to ask booth visitors and what your after-show activities should include.

The seminar was provided at no charge to those companies who will be exhibitors at the Regional Business

Showcase being held at the Piqua High School, 1 Indian Trail, on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Danielle Turcola, president of Professionalism International, will be speaking from 4-5 p.m., followed by the exhibit doors opening from 5-7 p.m. Many area and regional businesses will be represented at the event which is open and free to the public.

Contact the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce for additional information at 773-2765.

Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk open Piqua office P I Q UA — Fa u l k n e r, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk, a legal professional association in Sidney, has announced the opening of a new office in Piqua to better service the needs of the firm’s clients in Miami County.

The office opened Oct. 1 at 326 N. Main St. in the Piqua Chamber of Commerce building.

Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk is a full-service law firm with an emphasis on corporate and commercial law, real estate and development law, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, business and civil litigation, banking, taxation, estate planning and probate.

The firm also offers real estate closings, commercial closings, title searches, and lien searches

to its clients and area residents through its title agency, Western Ohio Title Agency.

Attorneys associated with the firm are: Harry N. Faulkner John M. Garmhausen Ralph F. Keister James R. Shenk James L. Thieman Michael A. Staudt Thomas J. Potts Daniel A. Bensman Bryan A. Niemeyer John M. Deeds Joshua A. Koltak David B. Shuffelton Justin R. Spillers.

The firm also has offices in Sidney, Fort Loramie and Minster.

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Kerry to play lead U.S. role at Asia summits Matthew Lee AP Diplomatic Writer

BALI, Indonesia (AP) — Nearly a decade after his unsuccessful 2004 bid for the White House, John Kerry is getting the chance to be presidential as he fills in for U.S. President Barack Obama at heads of state summits in Asia.

The secretary of state learned Friday while flying from Japan to Indonesia that he would lead heavyweight U.S. delegations to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Bali and the East Asia Summit in Brunei that begin this weekend.

Kerry had been in Tokyo for security talks and was already planning to attend both meetings but only in a supporting role. He found out earlier in the week that he would be visiting Malaysia and the Philippines instead of Obama next week as the White House pared down and then ultimately cancelled the president’s

planned four-nation Asian tour to deal with the government shutdown in Washington.

Obama’s absence has led speculation and concern that the United States is no longer fully committed to serving as a counterbalance to China’s growing assertiveness in the AsiaPacific. As Obama’s Asia trip diminished and eventually disappeared, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was visiting Indonesia and Malaysia, where he was feted even as Beijing is being criticized by some in the region for its aggressive stance on territorial issues.

One of Kerry’s first meetings in Bali was with the Australian and Japanese foreign ministers, who all agreed that maritime disputes in the East and South China seas between China and its smaller neighbors must be settled peacefully without aggression.

The three “opposed any coercive or unilateral actions that could

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Host country Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa gestures towards U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, second from left, at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation ministerial meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.

change the status quo in the East China Sea,” they said in a statement released after the meeting, referring to the dispute between China and Japan over an remote island group known in Japan as the Senkakus.

They also underlined the importance of efforts to reduce tensions and to avoid miscalculations or accidents in the East China Sea, including by improving marine communications.

At the same time, they stressed the importance of respect for rule of law in the South China Sea, where various members of the Association of South East Asian Nations have conflicting claims with China over islands.

The trio “affirmed the importance of peace and stability, respect for international law, unimpeded trade and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea,” the statement said.

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LAMPEDUSA, Italy (AP) — Survivors of a fiery shipwreck that killed more than 100 African migrants clung to empty water bottles to keep themselves from drowning and were coated in gasoline, an Italian fisherman said Friday.

Lampedus a resi dent Vito Fiorino said he was the first to come across dozens of migrants scattered in the Mediterranean Sea while he was on an early morning fishing expedition. Some didn’t have the strength to grab the lifesaver thrown to them and told him they had been fighting to stay alive for three hours.

“It was a scene from a film, something you hope never to see in life,” he told The Associated Press.

Fiorino said he alerted the Italian coast guard and other boats when he came upon desperate migrants just before 7 a.m. Thursday. He and his friends lifted 47 people up onto his 10-meter (32-foot) boat.

Lampedusa, a tiny island 70 miles (113 kilometers) off Tunisia and closer to Africa than the Italian mainland, has been at the center of wave after wave of illegal immigration.

On Friday, Italian coast guard boats carrying divers headed out from Lampedusa to search for more bodies, but choppy waters hampered their efforts.

The scope of the tragedy at Lampedusa — with 111 bodies recovered so far, 155 people rescued and up to an estimated 250 still missing, according to officials — has prompted outpourings of grief.

Italian officials demanded a comprehensive European Union immigration policy to deal with the tens of thousands of migrants fleeing poverty and strife in Africa and the Middle East.

Pope Francis called Friday a “day of tears,” denouncing the “savage” system that he said drives people to leave their homes for a better life, yet doesn’t care when they die in the process.

The 66-foot (20meter) smuggler’s boat was carrying migrants from Eritrea, Ghana and Somalia when it caught fire early Thursday near the Lampedusa port, authorities said. The fire panicked those on board the rickety boat.

They stampeded to one side, flipping it over, and hundreds of men,

women and children, many of whom could not swim, were flung into the sea.

“The migrants told us there were about 500 of them,” Veronica Lentini, a field officer for the International O rga n i z at i o n for Migration, told reporters. “The boat capsized and they fell in the water, but many of them were trapped inside the boat.”

Italian coast guard ships, fishing boats and helicopters from across the region have taken part in the search and rescue operations.

Coast guard divers late Thursday found the wreck on the sea floor, 130 feet (40 meters) below the surface, with bodies scattered around it.

Rescue crews hauled body bags by the dozens into Lampedusa port on Thursday, lining them up under multicolored tarps on the docks.

“Today the operations we plan to do are focused on searching inside the ship where bodies are trapped,” Capt. Filippo Marini, a coast guard spokesman, told reporters Friday. “We don’t have the number of the bodies; we don’t know the real number yet.”

Barbara Molinario of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees on Lampedusa said authorities were expecting the number of missing to be around 250, based on survivor accounts.

The UNHCR believes this is likely to be the biggest such incident recorded involving migrants in the Mediterranean. But it points out that there are many more incidents of boats arriving with many dead - citing for example one with 63 dead on board and seven survivors, and others in which survivors arrive saying dozens have died at sea, but can’t be verified because the bodies are never found.

“Here it is all within 600 meters (650 yards) of shore and we will have more clarity,” said Laurens Jolles, the UNHCR representative in Italy.

Thousands make the perilous crossing each year, seeking a new life in the prosperous European Union.

Smugglers charge thousands of dollars a head for the journey aboard overcrowded, barely seaworthy boats that lack life vests. Each year hundreds die in the crossing.

Colleen Barry contributed to this report from Milan.

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