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Train strikes pickup truck at Piqua crossing Mike Ullery

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PIQUA - A pickup truck was struck by a freight train on Garbry Road early Sunday afternoon, leaving one man injured.

Piqua police say that an eastbound pickup truck was unable to stop in time to avoid an oncoming northbound train. Lt. Bill Collins of the Piqua Police Department said that the driver apparently saw the train when it was about 100 yards away and attempted to stop but could not. Collins said

that they are looking to determine if a medical condition could have possibly played a part in the crash.

The train struck the pickup on the right front and forced it off the highway, ripping a truck cap off and strewing items from the vehicle all over the surrounding area.

The engineer of the CSX train was not injured. The name of the truck driver has not been released. He was transported to Upper Valley Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation

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Mike Ullery | Daily Call Firefighters and police from Piqua work the the scene of a crash between a train and a pickup truck at the Garbry Road crossing on Sunday afternoon.

UVMC physician office expansion opens For the Piqua Daily Call

TROY — Expansion of the Upper Valley Medical Center physician office building was completed last week, adding 40,000-square-feet to UVMC’s west side.

Work on the $8 million building project was launched in summer 2012.

The three-story addition creates much-needed on-site physician practice space, an enhanced environment for the UVMC sleep lab and expanded space for clinical education activities and hospital information technology. The new first and second floors of the expansion are similar to current physician office space and will be occupied by specialty physicians such as the UVMC

general and orthopedic surgeons and other current and future practices.

“This space creates greater efficiencies for physicians who practice on-site at the hospital,” said Tom Parker, UVMC president and CEO. “It provides valuable opportunities for us to recruit and retain highly qualified medical practitioners in important medical specialties, which helps us to best serve our community.”

The lower level of the new building space is home to the UVMC Sleep Lab, which is being relocated from another building on the UVMC campus.

“The new sleep lab space will provide a degree of privacy and quiet which is valuable to the sleep study process,” said Jim Hurak,

UVMC Vice President.

“It gave us the opportunity to fully design the space with the patient in mind, combining technology and the comforts of home for a quality sleep study to occur.”

The lower level also houses hospital information technology, the education and training department and additional conference and education space.

Thanks to the generosity of the UVMC Foundation, the new space will include a new state-of-the art patient simulation program area for enhanced clinical education and training.

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Staff Photo|ANTHONY WEBER More than 2,000 turkeys gather in one of several barns at Bowman & Landes recently. Bowman & Landes Turkey Farm has raised free range turkeys since 1948 and offer whole turkeys and turkey Provided rendition products.

The three-story addition creates much-needed on-site physician practice space, an enhanced environment for the

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UVMC sleep lab and expanded space for clinical education activities and hospital information technology.

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Farm owner gives tips on preparing holiday bird Staff Writer mvallieu@tdnpublishing.com

NEW CARLISLE — Other areas of the country may be experiencing a shortage of birds this Thanksgiving, but locally we’re still talking turkey.

Thanks to Bowman & Landes, the local turkey farm located at 6490 E. Ross Road, area residents can still enjoy their favor-

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ite tom — or hen — this season.

Carl Bowman, one of four owners of the 65-year-old farm, said not that there haven’t been trials this season in the turkey growing business — because there definitely have been.

Bowman said not only do more people seem to want more turkeys this year, but the turkeys didn’t cooperate as well as in past years. He said the small turkeys got too big and the big turkeys didn’t get big enough, making it a bit harder to provide the array of turkeys he’s used to offering.

“Every year it’s a little different. It’s been a tight market this year,” he said.

“But, in the end, we’re gonna work this out and certainly people will be extremely happy with the delicious, tender, juicy turkey we can provide for their holiday celebration.”

Bowman said the business, started in 1948, has sold 35,000 — and counting — free range, antibi-

otic free turkeys already this season.

The turkeys come fresh from one of seven flocks they raise annually, he said. Baby turkeys, called poults, are started in climate controlled barns, Bowman said. As the turkeys mature, they are moved to an outdoor range where they are provided with feeders, waterers and shelters.

The vegetable-fed turkeys thrive on the open range, he said, where they have plenty of room to roam in the fresh air and sunshine.

A male turkey, or tom, is raised to market age in 18-20 weeks. A female, or hen, is raised in 14-17 weeks of age.

Bowman said people are experimenting with the way they prepare turkeys more than ever these days, including deep frying, grilling, brining and using cookers and smokers. Bowman said no matter how the bird is made, there are three easy rules See TURKEY | 2

Covington board still working on Wednesday policy For the Daily Call pdceditorial@civitasmedia.com

COVINGTON – Nearly every chair was full at the Covington Exempted Village Board of Education meeting last Thursday, as a crowd came to discuss slated revisions to the district’s Wednesday Night Policy.

The current policy requires that activities be finished by 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Ohio law states that distinct policies must have two readings before put before the board for a vote.

Previously, board members proposed a plan that had Wednesday night activities ending at 6:30 p.m. The board held what would have been their second reading during their October meeting.

Once the policy was up for discussion, much debate took place and revisions were made. These included making the policy applicable to all extracurricular activities, not just sports, and excluding freshman basketball due to limited gym availability. The board voted 3-2 to pass the policy with the revisions. Jon Furrow, Alex Reck and Brad Hall voted to move forward with Lee Harmon and board president Dr. Dean Pond voting against. After the meeting, district leaders checked with legal counsel who said that because changes had been made, it must go through two readings again before a vote can be held; thus nullifying the earlier passage.

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The board created a new policy to be read for the first time at Thursday’s meeting, which included all Wednesday extracurriculars, not just sports, ending by 6:30 p.m. and added that no activities be held on Sundays. Many people addressed the board regarding this policy. These included a student, parents, teachers, coaches, and two pastors.

While some supported the changes, many felt there is nothing wrong with the current policy and questioned board members.

“I am very disappointed in how this has been handled by several board members. I believe a few board members have made an attempt to force this policy upon the community of Covington without following proper procedure and conducting appropriate research of the topic,” former student, athlete, teacher, and coach, Josh Burns said.

Burns also questioned why the board chose Wednesdays and Sundays. “There appears to be a not so hidden agenda,” he said.

The board will hold a work session in the coming weeks to again discuss the Wednesday policy. If changes are made, the first reading of a yet again revised policy will be held during their December board meeting. If the policy stays the same, the second reading and vote will take place at the December meeting.

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Obituaries SUE ANN (MITCHELL) MAGNUSON TIPP CITY — Sue Ann (Mitchell) Magnuson, 71, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

She was born on Sept.

29, 1942 in Greenville, to the late Lena (Topiah) Mitchell. She was married to Kenneth Magnuson and he preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1996.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Magnuson of Troy; brother and sisterin-law, Jeff and Jaque Mitchell of Tipp City; four grandchildren, James (Meagan) Magnuson, and Kegan, Kory and Kendra Magnuson; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Hayden; two nephews, Brad and Bryan Mitchell; and one niece, Stephanie Rasor.

In addition to her mother and her husband, Sue was preceded in death by

her sister, Sandra Horton.

She received her undergraduate degree from University of Dayton, and her Masters in Education from Wright State University. Sue retired after 34 years of service as a teacher at Broadway Elementary School in Tipp City.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with interment to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.

Friends may call from noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Elementary School, 223 West Broadway, Tipp City, OH 45371.

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

VIRGINIA BURNSIDE PIQUA — Virginia Burnside, 101, of Piqua, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 4, 1912, in Miami County to the late Hugh and Mertie F. (Pottorf) Thompson.

She married Donald R. Burnside Oct. 5, 1935; he preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1990, a loving marriage which spanned over 60 years.

Survivors include a son, Ronald L. (Pat) Burnside of Englewood; a daughter, Sherry (Malcom) Glisson of Florida; grandchildren, Julie, Melissa, Thomas, Beth, Lauren; great-grandchildren, Evan, Trevor, Elise, Parker, Abbigail and Ever Wren. She was preceded in death by a brother Clarence Thompson.

Mrs. Burnside was a 1930 graduate of Piqua Central High School and was a wonderful homemaker all of her life. She

was a member of the Piqua YWCA and a faithful member of the Piqua Church of the Brethren volunteering much of her time serving others in the church and public schools. She always put others first with Christian compassion and will be missed by her loving family and friends.

A service to honor her life will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Lutz officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Church of the Brethren, 525 Boal Ave., Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

DOROTHY J. BLACK PIQUA — Dorothy J. Black, 77, of Piqua, passed away at 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at SpringMeade Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Piqua to the late Forrest W. and Mary F. (Gilmartin) Tatman. She married John O. Black Jr. Sept. 3, 1955; he preceded her in death Oct. 19, 2000.

Survivors include two daughters, Sheri (Dale) Tobe of Piqua, Brenda (Lee) Wynn of West Alexandria; three sons, Mark (Mary) Black of Piqua, Ron (Rhonda) Black of Houston; 18 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and a sister Beatrice (Tom) Black of Lakeview. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig Black, two sisters and six brothers.

Mrs. Black was a 1954 graduate of Piqua Catholic High School and a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a devout member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where

she served on the Parish Council and coordinated the Funeral Luncheon program of the Church.

She was a member of the Covington American Legion Auxiliary, a volunteer at Piqua Memorial Hospital for over 21 years and a Girl Scout Leader for 20 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas L. Bolte as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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ties that challenge caregivers to critically think and process information in a setting closely resembling the real patient scenario,” said Jean Heath, UVMC director of cancer care, wellness and education.

“Improved learning and the ability to then apply the information in the patient care area results in better patient outcomes,” she noted.

Also on the UVMC campus, demolition began last week on portions of the former Dettmer

Hospital building.

The area undergoing demolition is located on the south end of the Dettmer structure and includes portions deemed too outdated for further use. Construction of the original Dettmer Hospital began more than 60 years ago, with nine major expansions and renovations added through 1991.

Acute care hospital services were discontinued in the 1980s, and the building had

been used primarily for non-acute care services and office space in subsequent years.

UVMC Pastoral Care, Lifeline Services, EMS Education and Project Search will continue to be located in the remaining north portion of the Dettmer building.

The area being cleared on the south will be planted with grass and, with existing trees, will offer a park like environment.

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to preparing a good turkey.

“No. 1, don’t overcook it. No. 2, don’t overcook it. And, No. 3, don’t overcook it,” he said, laughing.

Bowman, who predicts they will sell about a third as many turkeys for the Christmas season, said using a meat thermometer is a must and the best guide he can provide is that the bird should be brought to a 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast and 175 degrees in the thigh.

“Turkey has so little fat, almost no marbling,” said Bowman, who co-owns the business with his, Anita Bowman Hamber, and the Landes brothers, Steve and Stan.

“To good a nice, juicy bird in the end, you need to be dedicated with the cooking of a turkey.”

And, although Bowman spends his days raising turkeys, he can’t imagine not having one of the same at his holiday table.

“I would be really disappointed if I

didn’t,” said Bowman, who said they also prepare several kinds of oysters for their meal. “Turkey, mashed potatoes and dressing are my favorite. Followed by a good, long nap.”

He also dispelled the myth that tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey, is what makes turkey gobblers so tired following the big feast.

“Turkey has a lot of trytophan, but not that much. I think it’s actually the mashed potatoes … and pie,” he said, again laughing.

The family-owned business, which already is grooming its next generation of turkey growers, has a retail store and market for purchasing product at its New Carlisle location.

For more information, visit w w w. b o w m a n l a n d e s . c o m , email info@bowmanlandes. com or call (937) 845-9466.

General turkey tips Buy the right size turkey:

Whole turkey — 1 pound per person Turkey breast — 1/2 pound per person Thawing turkey — The quickest safe way to thaw a turkey is in cold water. Change the water every hour. This method takes approximately 30 minutes per pound. Another way to thaw it is in the refrigerator. Place your turkey on a tray and allow one to three days to thaw, depending on size. A third way is by placing it in a large paper bag, which will provide some insulation. Allow one hour per pound for thawing.

Storing turkey — Turkey can be held 3 to 4 days in the coldest part of the refrigerator. To hold an extra day or two, place in freezer for several hours to chill and then place in the refrigerator.

• Roasting the whole turkey To prepare — Discard plastic bag. Remove neck and giblets from body cavities, rinse turkey and wipe dry. Cook neck and giblets for broth, to add to dressing and for giblet gravy.

To roast — Place turkey with the breast up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan with approximately 1/2-inch water on the bottom. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Rub body cavity lightly with salt if roasting unstuffed. It is recommended that a meat thermometer be used. Place thermometer in the thickest part of the breast or thigh; the bulb should not touch any bone. Cook at 450 degrees F uncovered for 45 minutes. Cover and reduce the temperature to 325° F until meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F, using the chart below as a guide for length of roasting time. A “tent” of foil placed loosely over turkey may be used and will eliminate need for basting, although turkey may be basted if desired. Remove foil last half-hour for browning. If V-rack is used, place turkey breast down. Fat from back tends to permeate the breast meat to keep it from drying. NOTE: Our free-range turkeys do cook faster, especially

when using a roaster, do check for doneness with a meat thermometer beginning one hour before the anticipated finish time.

• Turkey is done when: (a) roast-meat thermometer registers 170° to 175° F in the breast meat or 180° F in the thigh meat (b) juices are clear when probed with a knife or fork.

To stuff a turkey safely — Stuffing should be prepared and stuffed into the turkey immediately before it is placed in the oven for roasting. If preparing the stuffing ahead of time, wet and dry ingredients should be refrigerated separately and combined right before stuffing the turkey. Stuff the turkey loosely, about 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey. Once the thermometer shows the correct reading for the turkey, move the thermometer to the center of the stuffing. The stuffing should reach 160° to 165° F before the turkey is removed from the oven.

• Turkey breast and boneless turkey roast To roast — Remove from bag; do not remove the netting from the roast. Place on rack in a shallow baking pan. Brush with melted butter or margarine (optional). Rub lightly with salt.

Roast at 325° F until thermometer registers 170° to 175° F. If the breast or roast becomes too brown during roasting, cover loosely with foil. Allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Using cooking bags or the covered roaster method is also acceptable.

Brining For a flavorful and juicy alternative way of preparing your turkey or turkey breast, prepare a brine using: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup kosher salt 1 gallon water 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme 1 sliced orange Put in a container (cooler, plastic bucket,

JOHN K. FOGT PIQUA — John K. Fogt, 60, formerly of Piqua, more recently of North Augusta, S.C., died at 3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at the University Hospit al in Augusta, Ga. He was born May 14, 1953, in Piqua to Norma J. (Whitson) Fogt, who resides in Piqua, and the late Richard W. Fogt.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a special friend, Christine Heintz of South Carolina; a son, Nyah Kiley of

Vancouver, Wash.; and a sister, Kimberly (Thomas) Long of Troy.

Mr. Fogt graduated Piqua Central High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1976 and his Master Degree of Science in Management from the Frostburg State University, Maryland in 1981. His career was focused in the Paper Industry, where he served as a Production Supervisor and Plant Manager. He had been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Piqua for many years and was an accomplished Black Belt in Karate.

A service to honor his life will begin at 1:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 26,

2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Havey officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Community Foundation, P. O. Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356 or St. John’s Lutheran Church, 248 Wood St., Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Office Administrator Ken Miller discussed a crash that occurred Nov. 18, when a stopped school bus was rearended by a car. There were no injuries and another bus came to take the children home.

“Everyone handled that remarkably,” he said.

• Furrow shared an update on the building project. He said due to the state’s allowance of square footage, current plans are one junior high classroom short of what is needed. The architects are working to fix this. He added that e-mails will be going out to teachers soon to get feedback for classroom design.

• And, Harmon and Superintendent Dave Larson spoke about the active shooter training they attended in Piqua. Larson said after the first of the year, Covington will hold active shooter training for their staff.

The board will meet again in regular session at 6 p.m. Dec. 19.

The date of the work session to be held before this meeting is yet to be determined.

Death Notices BENDER FORT LORAMIE — Susan E. (Corbly) Bender, 50, Fort Loramie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at 1 p.m. at SalmMcGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney. Burial will be at a later date.

APPLEGATE SIDNEY — Darrell Edward Applegate, 82, Sidney, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the North Broadway Church of Christ, Sidney.

Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney is handling the funeral arrangements.

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Miami County students receive Honda-Ohio award MIAMI COUNTY — Eight high-achieving Miami County high school seniors received the Honda/ OSU Math Medal Award from a partnership between Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. and The Ohio State University. The award recognizes the top senior mathematics student in 230 high schools in Central and Southwest Ohio. Math Medal winners from Miami County and their high schools are Andrew Drieling, Newton; Jesica Ferguson, Milton-Union; Jarod Haney, Piqua; Jake Henson, Troy; Madelyn Leembruggen, Troy Christian; Ethan Vantilburg, Bethel; Lane White, Covington; and Brandon Wysong, Bradford. This is the tenth anniversary of the Central Ohio region Math Medal Awards, presented by the Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program, a university-industry partnership that supports programs in education and research to benefit the transportation industry. This year 134 seniors from 15 counties in Central Ohio received the award. Honorees attended the Central Ohio region ceremony on November 7 at Honda of America in Marysville. Recognized as their school’s top math student in the Class of 2014, each student received a pewter math medal, plaque and $100 gift card from Honda of America Manufacturing and Ohio State University’s College of Engineering. In addition, the math medal award comes with a $3,000 scholarship opportunity at Ohio State’s College of Engineering for the 2014-2015 academic year. Over the past nine years, 110 Central

Ohio region Math Medal recipients have gone on to receive the $3,000 scholarship at Ohio State’s College of Engineering. “This prestigious honor recognizes students who excel in math and science, and serves as an indicator that an engineering career may suit them well,” said David B. Williams, dean, Ohio State College of Engineering. “These are all outstanding students, who we hope will become Buckeye engineers.” The Honda-Ohio State Partnership Program is a unique collaboration between Ohio State and Honda of America Manufacturing that supports initiatives in education, research and public service to positively impact students, faculty, public and private sector practitioners, and the transportation industry as a whole. Honda operates two auto plants and engine and transmission plants in Ohio, along with a major vehicle research and development center and engineering, logistics and purchasing operations in the state. With 16,000 associates—including more than 1,000 engineers—Honda of America Manufacturing is one of Ohio’s largest private employers. Ohio State’s College of Engineering places 14th nationally among public university engineering programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report, and its more than 7,200 undergraduate students choose from 14 different engineering majors. More information about the HondaOhio State Partnership Program is available at http:// honda.osu.edu.

Duke Foundation grants awarded TROY — Seven nonprofit organizations supporting students, community events and recreation, and basic needs got an economic boost from the Paul G. Duke Foundation. The foundation recently announced a total of $181,500 in grants to benefit cultural growth and services for people in need in the Miami County area.

The Troy Recreation Association received a grant to support the renovation of The Rec’s historic building in downtown Troy. The Rec provides many programs and services for the community, among them the Summer Lunch Buddy program, which the Duke Foundation has supported for a decade. The trustees believe that providing funds for the renovation was a logical expansion of their history of support for The Rec, and that the renovated building will encourage community pride and bring people to downtown Troy.

Recent grants approved: • Edison State Community College — Three grants were awarded to support the 2013 Holiday Evening at Edison, to provide 2014 support for the Cooperating Collection, and to support the 2014 Community Leadership Conference.

• Friends of the Hayner, Inc. —

To support several renovation projects in preparation for the Centennial Celebration of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in 2014.

• Habitat for Humanity of Miami County — To support the home ownership and home repair programs.

• Health Partners Free Clinic — To support the costs of diagnostic tests provided for patients and general support if needed.

• Needy Basket of Southern Miami County Inc. — To support the annual December Holiday Basket Program to ensure that all families, especially those with children, are able to celebrate and enjoy the season.

• Piqua Compassion Network — To support implementation of the Jobs for Life job training program in the Piqua area.

• Troy Recreation Association Inc. — Two grants were awarded, one to support the renovation of The Rec’s historic building in downtown Troy, and the other to support the Summer Lunch Buddy program to provide Troy students in grades kindergarten through sixth with a free lunch and literacy program.

The Paul G. Duke Foundation, paulgdukefoundation.org, a supporting foundation of The Columbus

Foundation, was established in 1983.

It has a long history of philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations.

Paul Duke, businessman and philanthropist, evolved his local Duke Garden Centers into a national lawn and garden service, Chem-Lawn. The proceeds from the sale of that business enabled Mr. Duke to generously support many community projects and charitable programs, all of which is done through the Duke Foundation.

The Duke Foundation’s grantmaking efforts focus upon programs benefiting children, young adults, and families in the Miami County area. Grants are made in the areas of the arts, education, health, and social services and are made for both general and specific project support, including seed money for innovative programs. The foundation has frequently made challenge grants for projects to encourage matching gifts or additional funding from other donors.

The Duke Foundation’s Board of Trustees includes Patricia Duke Robinson, president emeritus; Ronald B. Scott, president; Linda A. Daniel; Paul A. Hanke, Esq.; B. Mark Hess, M.D.; William J. McGraw, III; and Thekla R. Shackelford.

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Cloudy, slight chance of flurries Temperatures rise into the 30s for much of this week.

High 36, Low 16

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Aiden Penrod Age: 4 Birthday: Nov. 4 Parents: Nathan and Lindsey Penrod Siblings: Evan Grandparents: Dennis and Cindy Penrod, and Jeff and Deedy Curtis, all of Piqua and Rick and Lenna Boggs of Florida.

Aiden Penrod

Dylan Woods Age: 11 Birthday: Nov. 22 Parents: Nicole Slife of Piqua Siblings: Taylor Hunter and Noah Grandparents: Rick and Mary Slife of Piqua G r e a t Grandparents: Wilma Phillipi of Piqua Dylan Woods

True Life Travelers to play at Brukner Santa Claus for a Cause set for Dec. 7

TROY — Come celebrate the new season with wine, nature and song in the beautiful, candlelit Heidelberg Auditorium and enjoy songs of the season at Brukner Nature Center’s Winter Solstice Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 19.

Musical entertainment will be provided by True Life Travelers, featuring Chris and Linda Tatarian of Rum River Blend fame. Joined by Charlie and Mary Jo Leet, they create a musical harmony that’s sure to bring a smile to your face!

Bring your family and True Life Travelers will perform at Brukner Nature Center’s Winter friends and enjoy homemade holiday goodies, a variety of Soltstice Concert at 7 p.m Dec. 19. seasonal drinks (including was-

sail) and toe tappin’, sing-along fun all for just $5 for BNC members and $10 for nonmembers. Meet a wildlife ambassador up close and personal, take home a lovely poinsettia door prize and be the first to view Brukner’s annual photo contest submissions!

All proceeds support the center’s mission of wildlife conservation through education, preservation and rehabilitation.

Brukner Nature Center is located at 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road. For more information about the concert and other programs, call (937) 6986493.

PIQUA — Relay Ladies For A Cure is hosting their Santa Claus For A Cause childrens gift shop on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m., at the Lighthouse Café, 213 N Main St. in Piqua.

For $5, children may pick two gifts for loved ones, free gift wrap,

cookies and drink, facepainting and a special picture taken with the guests of honor, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Additional gifts can be bought at $1 each.

Raffle baskets will be offered to the adults.

Come out and enjoy a fun-filled family holiday event .

FFA alumni meeting set PLEASANT HILL — Former Newton FFA members, parents of FFA members, friends, neighbors, and businesses who are interested in the FFA/Vocational Agriculture eeducation are invited to attend a meeting to discuss and potentially charter an FFA Alumni Affiliate for the Newton FFA Chapter, Pleasant Hill. The meeting will be held at 6

p.m. Dec. 17 in the Newton High School Vo-Ag/ FFA classroom. If there is a good response, plans call to elect alumni officers at this meeting and fill out all necessary applications for state and national charter approval. Dues will be collected. For more information, call R.L. Fisher at 473-3109.

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Love, life and liberty Mexico City — Children Europe, “he recognized the giggle with hysterical joy Americas as a hemisphere as drops of holy water hit with a unique, rich Catholic them. A handicapped man history, and thus as a hemiin pain groans, reaching for sphere with a unique, rich the hope that is so palpable place in the future of the here. A pregnant woman Church,” Anderson and takes in a little of the peace Msgr. Chavez write. of this place, even in the “Our Lady of Guadalupe’s midst of all the noise. only words of spiritual guidAll along, I can’t help ance are but remember: her gentle “Like it or not, but perwe must be good sistent to the poor, reminders because if we’re to Juan not, we’re going D i e g o to hell.” The about love: quote comes a love that from Archbishop can be Charles J. Chaput of trusted, a Philadelphia. It’s love that Kathryn Lopez something to gives digthink about this nity, a love Columnist Thanksgiving. that is perI’m at the Mexican capi- sonal … The Guadalupan tal’s famed Basilica of Our message is, in its originality, Lady of Guadalupe church a spiritual education, an eduto watch the baptism of cation in love,” Anderson a child of friends. As the child is being christened on and Msgr. Chavez add.

Here in Guadalupe, we the second floor, we hear are on equal ground — the cries of “Vivo Christo Rey!” below, as cheers ring out cardinal and the povertyand a brass band enters the stricken Mexican woman church. Our priest holds up with her children. We are the baby, reminding us all all children of a merciful of our baptismal promise Father. Here, the mother of and duty; he turns around God, who will soon adorn and holds up the baby to our Christmas celebrations, the image of the Blessed seems to embrace us with Mother that appeared on a soft, magnetic whisper Juan Diego’s peasant cloak of “mercy.” It’s exactly the centuries ago, the miracle message and the approach that has turned this church that has intrigued, if not into a shrine for millions of mesmerized, even hardened pilgrims. hearts since Pope Francis I’m also here for a con- was elected pope this March. ference about the Catholic It’s exactly the message that Church in the Americas, an issue that was of deep can get us somewhere.

The legacy of President importance to the Church Kennedy, our first Catholic even before the election of the first non-European pope. president, is a complex one.

There is a sense of overcom- The cult of Camelot overing boundaries. Spanish, looks a lot. At a time when English and French are we are losing a common spoken. We cannot stay in understanding of so very our comfort zones — some- many fundamentals, includthing I’m reminded of as ing religious liberty, ours is homeless men and women a moment of tremendous address me, one, outside a opportunity, to reflect on Franciscan church, angrily just what it was that inspired brushing the sleeve of a us about Kennedy: a sense religious sister I’m travel- of hope and renewal about ing with. There’s a renewed the future. Human dignity is sense of mission understood not just a matter to consider here, underscored by Pope in the midst of a massive Francis’ video address to us horror or disaster. The man as the conference opened.

Pope John Paul II visited standing next to us as we try the Basilica a little more to cross the street is loved than a decade ago, when by God. Do we realize? Do he canonized Juan Diego we do anything about it?

That sense that our lives Cuauhtlatoatzin, the peashave a divine purpose and ant who had a vision of Mary at the spot that her law ensures that we are free church would be built on. to pursue them as great “(A)s he knelt and prayed gifts. What are we doing awhile before the image of to preserve life and liberty, Our Lady of Guadalupe,” to advance them, to see Carl Anderson and Msgr. men and women flourish?

Eduardo Chavez recall in Thanksgiving isn’t simply “Our Lady of Guadalupe: for counting our blessings Mother of the Civilization but for recommitting ourof Love,” “it was clear that selves to lives of gratitude, he did not want to leave; lives that help facilitate when he rose to leave, he opportunity and even joy. To entrusted all people to the not do so would be damned intercession of the newest saint in the Church. He had unworthy of the gifts of life not only canonized a man and freedom that we must of the past, but also given be stewards of and evangeour continent a saint for the lists for.

(Kathryn Lopez is the future.” editor-at-large of National Perhaps it has taken an Argentinean pope to wake Review Online www.nationus up to what JPII was onto. alreview.com. She can Even as the great pontiff be contacted at klopez@ helped change the face of nationalreview.com.)

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Trip helps more than others The most amazing parts of going on the Men’s Mission Trip with GinghamsburgChurch are truly the people you get to meet and serve. This trip, we met Cathy; a middle aged women with a wide smile and a thick southern accent. Cathy grew up in Savannah as her father was in the United States Army and served at Hunter Army Air Base.

She eventually ended up in Southeast Louisiana.

For all that she had been through, it’s amazing her smile was as wide as it was. From the surface, it was a difficult life she was living. She had lost nearly everything in Katrina and just a year and half ago she lost her husband. She had no children of her own and some health issues to deal with. She is currently living in a rustic trailer with no running water. It could easily be seen that the outside façade of a happy face is really hiding a lot of tragedy and suffering. And whether we liked it or not, the men on this trip, were faced with that tragedy the whole week.

Not only were we there working on a house that wasn’t level and required a lot of improvisation just to put up the drywall and siding, we saw the trailer that Cathy lived in with her six snake catching dachshunds, we were working on the home that her husband couldn’t provide, but

literally died trying. That Katrina. Rebuilding has whole week, my mind was been slow,the streets are haunted knowing that littered with vacant lots even though this was a and abandoned buildings new house, there were a with the spray paint marklot of memories here. ings showing they were Through it all, it was surveyed after the storm. amazing to see the trans- It gives a glimpse into a formation that Cathy post-apocalyptic world. went through on a daily Before the storm, basis. Each day as more Counsuela played the and more progress church organ was made to her and Harris home, you could sang on see that she could Sunday mornsee a home being ings. During built right in front the week, of her eyes. Walls Harris had a were taking shape barbecue resand the stone coltaurant. They ored siding was left before splashing a welK a t r i n a Bill Lutz coming color on flooded their an overgrown landneighborGuest Columnist scape; things were hood with 27 coming together. feet of water. The elderCathy demonstrated her gratitude through gre- ly couple ended up livgarious hugs and a large ing in Chattanooga for “Thank you, thank you, a few months and came thank you”. She beamed back home to an absolute as she had her friends mess. Determined in their come over to the new faith and feeling blessed for what they did have, home being built.

Our trip to New Orleans they rebuilt a new home in also gave us another their neighborhood.

When we entered their chance to meet up with humble home on Tupelo old friends. Harris and Consuela welcomed one Street, we knew time had of the first groups of not treated them well.

Ginghamsburg missionar- Consuela had suffered a ies back in 2006. Each stroke earlier this year men’s trip to the Crescent and is partially paralyzed.

City includes a trip to Harris continues to batthis elderly couple. Harris tle diabetes. Given their and Consuela live in the struggles, they still welLower Ninth Ward of New comed us to their home.

Orleans; this neighbor- For an hour, twenty four hood was devastated by men were mesmerized by

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the stories, the wisdom and the faith that Harris had shared. Harris told us that life had not been easy, but life wasn’t meant to be easy. He shared that he was grateful for everything he had, especially his wife. He told us on his wedding night he told his wife, “Honey, I couldn’t do any better, but you couldn’t do any worse.”

All of the sudden, we heard the shuffling of feet coming from the back of the house; Consuela, the partially paralyzed stroke victim had come out to play the organ. For fifteen minutes, the couple played some of their most favorite southern hymns.

Harris’ strong voice and Consuela’s steady hands had me on the verge of tears. Through their powerful rendition of “He Touched Me”, the purpose of this trip, hit me. These trips aren’t just for helping others; it’s for helping yourself. It’s for having the willingness to understand we all have broken things that need healed; sometimes it is our homes, sometimes it is our heads and sometimes it is our hearts.

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Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village announces additions TIPP CITY — The Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Tour Committee has announced additions to their upcoming historic home tour during the first weekend of December.

After several years of successful home tours in Tipp City, this year’s committee has some exciting additions to offer for the 2013 holiday season. This year’s guests will be treated to complimentary rides on a street trolley from The Columbus Trolley company. Tour goers can board the trolley downtown near the Will Call area at the Hotel Gallery on Main Street and take a scenic ride over to Broadway, just east of the first house on the tour.

To add to the festive splendor of these decorated homes, each one has been assigned a

professional interior designer for both the dining room as well as the porch. Guests will be delighted and inspired by the interior and exterior décor abounding at these historic homes.

Another exciting addition to this year’s tour is an expanded “street flair” portion. Guests will not only be able to tour through six beautifully decorated historic homes, but will also be treated to a wide variety of vendors and entertainers located on the street just outside the homes. Some of these include, Mauk Cabinets

by Design, The Olive Oasis, Cedar’s Best and the Wright State University’s Strolling Glee Club.

The most elaborate and exciting new component of the tour is the VIP Preview Night, which will take place

on Friday evening December 6. This exclusive event is only for sponsors, homeowners, committee members and the first 50 lucky guests who purchase tickets. There will be delicious food and drinks provided in a festive atmosphere at one of the homes following the relaxed, self-guided tour.

This night will provide the special treat of viewing the homes in all of their decorated glory, including the abundance of lights, which cannot be seen as well during the daylight hours.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour, please visit www.downtowntippcity. org. VIP preview night tickets are $50, presale tickets for Saturday’s tour are $15 and tickets on the day of are $20.

Riders In the Sky will bring their “Christmas the Cowboy Way” show to Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Dec. 7. Left to right are Joey the Cow Polka King, Woody Paul, Ranger Doug and Too Slim.

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Riders In the Sky set to perform GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this prothe Arts will present America’s favorite cow- gram with state tax dollars to encourage ecoboys Riders In the Sky performing “Christmas nomic growth, educational excellence and cultural the Cowboy Way” on Dec. 7 at Henry St. Clair enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives Memorial Hall in Greenville. “Regardless of the operating support from the Harry D. and Esther season, Riders In the Sky performances always Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the represent the spirit of the holidays,” said Keith Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director. “Ranger Doug, Trust Fund.

Woody Paul, Too Slim and Joey the CowPolka Tickets for the concert by Riders In the Sky cost King spread good cheer wherever they go, and $25, and can be reserved by contacting DCCA at you can count on their shows to be wholesome, (937) 547-0908 or purchased at DCCA’s office uplifting, and a whole lot of fun,” Mr. Rawlins located within Greenville Public Library, as well explained. The concert begins at 8 p.m. as online at www.CenterForArts.net. According Prior to the performance, DCCA will offer a to DCCA officials, plenty of good seats remain pre-show session at St. Clair Memorial Hall where for this performance; however, they recommend Riders In the Sky will discuss the heritage of that those interested in attending act quickly, as Western song as well as provide information about past Riders In the Sky performances have sold out their personal influences and career history. This prior to showtime. informal lecture which is free and open to the public begins at 7 p.m.

“Multi-Grammy Award winning Riders In The Sky’s presentation of “Christmas the Cowboy Way” blends together a festive mix of western music classics, traditional Christmas music, and Riders’ original yuletide carols in a holiday spectacular sure to delight all ages.” shared Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. “Christmas the Cowboy Way” will feature Riders’ unique “brand” of cowboy humor sprinkled with a dash of holiday spice which includes original songs like “Riding Home on Christmas Eve,” “Deck the Bunkhouse Walls,” and “The Last Christmas Medley You Will Ever Need To Hear.” You will also be invited to join Riders in singing traditional holiday classics; and all this yuletide charm is augmented with the classic western favorites Riders have been singing for 30 years.

Riders In the Sky are known as “keepers of the flame,” performing music made famous by icons of the American West such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Sons of the Pioneers; but the musicians are also known for their wacky wit and ability to entertain audiences of all ages and varied demographics.

The group is the only exclusively Western ensemble inducted into the Grand Ole Opry where they still perform regularly; they have also brought their unique brand of music and humor to various venues around the world including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Riders In the Sky has earned Grammy Awards for their musical performances in Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc. which also attracted a whole new generation of fans to the group’s music.

“Christmas the Cowboy Way” is sponsored by Coppock-Hole Trust and Second National Bank.

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To say that the Division 7 playoff football after-prom committee is meeting on Monday, game between Covington and Marion Local Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. was a truly epic battle, one of the best high If you’re a junior class parent and you want school football games the area has seen in a to help with 2014 after-prom activities, then long time, is to understate it. Everyone wish- that meeting is for you. Contact Shellie es the outcome was different, but in a game Arbogast at (937) 416-2143 with any questions. where both teams made big play after big play, The Covington Chamber of Commerce makes the Buccaneers simply came up one big play a great point this month and next: Support short. Whether you saw the game the Covington Outreach or not, we would recommend you Association. Many local busigo to buccsfootball.com, watch the nesses and 11 churches help highlight video, and listen to the in this effort as well. They are archived broadcast. The effort, grit expecting to help more than and determination the Buccaneer 140 children this holiday seafootball team showed that night son. More than 75 families will leave you truly impressed. are supported by the COA, The Community Thanksgiving with more than half of them Service is being held Wednesday, in the workforce, but unable Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary to make every end meet. If of the United Church of Christ, you wish to contribute, call Kyle Moore sponsored by the Covington Cindy Miller at 473-2415.

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Daughter will cherish two loving homes Dear Annie: My wife and son to whom this has happened.

I have been separated for four My daughter means the years. We have joint custody of world to me. How do I politely our beautiful 8-year-old daughtell these people that I don’t care ter. “Lizzie” spends half the for their comments? Or do I just week with me and the other bite my lip and stay silent? -half with her mother. It works Doing My Best in California out well, and Lizzie fully underDear California: You sigh stands that she now has to live Annie’s audibly and say with a tired smile, in two separate, loving homes. Mailbox “Yes, I’ve heard that. Thank you.”

Here’s the problem: When And then walk away. These peogoing to gatherings and parties, Kathy Mitchell ple mean well, but they have no my mother’s friends and other & Marcy Sugar way of predicting what your situfamily members feel the need to ation will be five years from now. say, “It’s so nice that you guys share her Here’s ours: Lizzie will cherish both of right now, because when she gets older, her parents because they cherish her you know she’s going to want to live enough to be respectful of each other with her mom full time.” Or, “What are and keep both of her homes stable and you going to do when she’s a teenager loving. Whatever she chooses to do as a and only wants to stay with her mom?” teenager will likely be temporary.

They then begin to tell me stories Dear Annie: I hope you can help me about their divorced son or a friend’s with an unusual request. I am a very

Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Nov. 25, 2013: This year you focus on a long-term goal. Your friends also will play a significant role in your year. Recognize that you might be unduly serious at times. If you are single, you are strikingly visible to the person who might be your next sweetie. This person eventually will let you know how he or she feels. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy being out and about as a couple, especially if you’re involved in a mutual commitment or cause.

VIRGO fusses over details to such an extent that he or she loses sight of the big picture.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-Soso; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You’ll act as if it is your destiny to dive head first into a project in an attempt to move it forward. Try not to get frustrated at others’ lack of vision or creativity. Experiment with a different route, or communicate differently.

Tonight: Do not bring your stress home with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Your imagination and drive is limitless, or so it seems. You might try to entice others to think like you. Forget it. Your uniqueness makes you special and also more in demand. A partner will want to have a serious talk with you. Tonight: No need to be serious; it is only Monday.

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HH You can’t seem to get energized about anything at the moment. If you can take the day off and relax, that might be best. Don’t take that attitude into work or even into a friendly lunch with a pal. Evaluate what is at the root of your malaise.

Tonight: Go with the flow.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Be clear and direct.

If confusion ensues, you’ll know that you have done your best! Also make it a point to confirm meeting times and places. Tread lightly with a child or new friend. This person definitely seems to be in an off mood.

Tonight: Catch up on calls and emails.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could give some troublesome issues power if you focus too much on them. Be as clear as possible.

Bone up on your listening skills, and repeat anything that seems off. Tonight: Free yourself from a difficult situation by dealing directly with the other parties involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A sudden surge greets you in the morning with your first cup of joe. You might feel as if others are speaking pig latin, as they don’t seem to understand what you’re saying. You might want to stop and decipher what could be an important message. Tonight: A longoverdue chat.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH No one needs to tell you that it’s Monday -- you know by

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the way you feel. Stay out of the problems around you; instead, focus on accomplishing one task after another. It might be necessary to have a longoverdue conversation about your finances. Tonight: Play it low-key.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You come off as very serious to those around you.

Approach each moment as new and maintain a methodical approach. If a situation seems ludicrous, know that it probably is. Maintaining your distance will work well. Tonight: Call a friend and catch up on his or her news.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Your ability to get through a hassle elevates your value to a higher-up.

Once more, this person might dump a problem on you. Confusion could surround a personal issue as well. Do what you must, but remember to take care of yourself, too. Tonight: Attend to personal matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Keep reaching out for a new solution. It is out there for you to find; you just haven’t hit upon it yet. Detach and refuse to feel pushed. Back away from a pressure-cooker atmosphere, and much more will reveal itself. A meeting demands your presence.

Tonight: Find your friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH A loved one might mean well, but you will have a difficult time believing that when you see what is going on behind the scenes. Take a step

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WASHINGTON (AP) — With their destination and mission among America’s closest guarded secrets, the small group of officials handpicked by President Barack Obama boarded a military plane in March.

The travel plans of the U.S. diplomats and foreign policy advisers were not on any public itineraries. No reception greeted them as they landed. But awaiting the Americans in the remote and ancient Gulf sultanate of Oman was the reason for all the secrecy: a delegation of Iranians ready to meet them.

It was at this first high-level gathering at a secure location in the Omani capital of Muscat, famous for its souk filled with frankincense and myrrh, that the Obama administration began laying the groundwork for this weekend’s historic nuclear pact between world powers and Iran, The Associated Press has learned.

Even America’s closest allies were kept in the dark. Obama first shared the existence of the secret diplomacy with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in September, and only then offered a limited recounting of how long the discussions between Iran and the United States had been taking place.

The Obama administration then informed the other five nations negotiating alongside the U.S. — Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia. And since then much of their public diplomacy with Iran has focused on incorporating and formalizing the progress made in the private U.S.-Iranian talks.

The AP has learned that at least five secret meetings have occurred between top Obama administration and Iranian officials since March.

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns and Jake Sullivan, Vice President Joe Biden’s top foreign policy adviser, led each U.S. delegation. At the most recent face-to-face talks, they were joined by chief U.S. nuclear negotiator Wendy Sherman.

It was at the final get-together that the two sides ultimately agreed on the contours of the pact signed before dawn Sunday by the so-called P5+1 group of nations and Iran, three senior administration officials told the AP. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to be quoted by name talking about the sensitive diplomacy.

The AP was tipped to the first U.S.Iranian meeting in March shortly after it occurred, but the White House and State Department disputed elements of the account and the AP could not confirm the meeting. The AP learned of further indications of secret diplomacy in the fall and pressed the White House and other officials further. As the Geneva talks appeared to be reaching their conclusion, senior administration officials confirmed to the AP the details of the extensive outreach. They spoke only on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss by name the secret talks.

The Geneva deal provides Iran with about $7 billion in relief from international sanctions in exchange for Iranian curbs on uranium enrichment and other nuclear activity.

All parties pledged to work toward a final accord next year that would remove remaining suspicions in the West that Tehran is trying to assemble an atomic weapons arsenal.

Iran insists its nuclear interest is only in peaceful energy production and medical research. The U.S. and Israel have regularly threatened military action if they believe Iran is about to develop a nuclear weapon.

While the agreement early Sunday — late Saturday in Washington — was concluded to great fanfare and global attention, with Secretary of State John Kerry joining fellow foreign ministers in signing the deal and Obama then presenting it to the nation in a televised White House address, the path there couldn’t have been more secret.

With low expectations, mid-level American officials began in 2011 meeting their Iranian counterparts in Muscat, one of the Arab world’s most tranquil if overlooked metropolises. The process was guided by Sultan Qaboos, Oman’s diminutive but wily monarch, who has cultivated decades of good relations with the United States and his region’s two rivals: Sunni-controlled Saudi Arabia and Shia-dominated Iran.

Qaboos had endeared himself to the Obama administration after three American hikers were arrested in 2009 for straying across Iraq’s border. As a mediator he was able to secure their freedom over the next two years, prompting U.S. officials to wonder whether the diplomatic opportunity was worth further exploring.

Expectations were kept low for the initial U.S.-Iranian discussions. The officials skirted the big issues and focused primarily on the logistics for setting up higher-level talks. For the U.S., the big question was whether Iran’s leaders would be willing to secretly negotiate matters of substance with a country they call the “Great Satan.”

The private talks were also a

gamble for the United States, which cut off diplomatic ties with Iran in 1979 after the Islamic Revolution and the taking of 52 American hostages held for 444 days after rebels stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

To this day the State Department considers Iran the biggest state supporter of terrorism in the world.

When Obama decided to send Burns and Sullivan to Oman, Iran was still being governed by the hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose inflammatory rhetoric severely worsened the Islamic republic’s relations with the West.

Ahmadinejad’s contested reelection early in Obama’s presidency, followed by the violent Iranian crackdown on pro-reform protesters, had already severely tested the American leader’s inauguration pledge to reach out to America’s enemies.

The goal on the American side, the U.S. officials said, was simply to see if the U.S. and Iran could successfully arrange a process for continued bilateral talks — a low bar that underscored the sour state of relations between the two nations.

Burns and Sullivan were accompanied in Muscat by National Security Council aide Puneet Talwar and four other officials. The senior administration officials who spoke to the AP would not identify whom the delegation met with, but characterized the Iranian attendees as career diplomats, national security aides and experts on the nuclear issue who were likely to remain key players after the country’s summer elections.

Occurring just days after the U.S. and the other powers opened up a new round of nuclear talks with Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the U.S. officials achieved some modest progress. They understood that the Iranians in Muscat at least had some authority to negotiate from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on the nuclear program and many other big Iranian issues.

Beyond nuclear issues, the officials said the U.S. team at the March meeting also raised concerns about Iranian involvement in Syria, Tehran’s threats to close the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and the status of Robert Levinson, a missing former FBI agent who the U.S. believes was abducted in Iran, as well as two other Americans detained in the country.

Hoping to keep the channel open, Kerry then made an official visit to Oman in May, ostensibly to push a military deal with the sultanate.

Officials said the trip actually focused on maintaining Qaboos’ key mediation role, particularly after the Iranian election scheduled for the next month.

Hassan Rouhani’s June election to Iran’s presidency, on a platform of easing the sanctions crippling Iran’s economy and stated willingness to engage with the West, gave a new spark to the U.S. effort, the officials said.

Two secret meetings were organized immediately after Rouhani took office in August, with the specific goal of advancing the stalled nuclear talks with world powers. Another pair of meetings took place in October.

The Iranian delegation was a mix of officials the Americans had met in March in Oman and others who were new to the talks, administration officials said. All of the Iranians were fluent English speakers.

The meetings encompassed multiple locations and U.S. officials would not confirm the exact spots, saying they did not want to jeopardize their ability to use the same venues in the future. At least some of the talks continued to take place in Oman.

The private meetings coincided with a public easing of U.S.-Iranian discord.

In early August, Obama sent Rouhani a letter congratulating him on his election. The Iranian leader’s response was viewed positively by the White House, which quickly laid the groundwork for the additional secret talks. The U.S. officials said they were convinced the outreach had the blessing of Ayatollah Khamenei, but would not elaborate.

As negotiators worked behind the scenes, speculation swirled over a possible meeting between Obama and Rouhani on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in September, which both attended. Burns and Sullivan sought to arrange face-to-face talks, but the meeting never happened largely due to Iranian concerns, the officials said. Two days later, though, Obama and Rouhani spoke by phone — the first direct contact between a U.S. and Iranian leader in more than 30 years.

It was only after that ObamaRouhani phone call that the U.S. began informing allies of the secret talks with Iran, the U.S. officials said.

Obama handled the most sensitive conversation himself, briefing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Sept. 30 meeting at the White House. He informed Netanyahu only about the two summer meetings, not the March talks, in keeping with the White House’s promise only to tell allies about discussions with Iran that were substantive.

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IN BRIEF ■ Volleyball

Campbell has big season DAYTON — Former Versailles standout Megan Campbell is having another big season for the University of CAMPBELL Dayton volleyball team.

The senior has been Atlantic-10 Defensive Player of the Week four times, leading the A-10 in blocks.

She was also named first team all A-10 for the third straight year.

Campbell also earned All-Academic A-10 honors for the third straight year.

She led Dayton to the semifinals of the A-10 tournament and a 15-13 record this season.

Campbell has a teamleading 286 kills and 138 blocks, to go with 59 digs, 31 aces and 11 assists.

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Claiming her place

Accurso 19th at nationals

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — In the final cross country race of her collegiate career, Miami East High School graduate Juli Accurso cemented her place as the most decorated women’s runner in school and Mid-American Conference history.

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Former Miami East standout Juli Accurso finished her college career as a three-time AllAmerican for Ohio University. Accurso finished 19th Saturday in the NCAA national meet.

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Former Russia standout Katie Borchers made Ohio State school history Saturday. Borchers finished 40th at the NCAA national meet to earn All-American honors

Perfect opener Piqua cruises past

COLUMBUS (AP) — Braxton Miller ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns and passed for two more Saturday to lead No. 4 Ohio State to a 42-14 victory over Indiana, extending the Buckeyes' school-record win streak to 23 in a row.

The snowy victory clinched a division title for the Buckeyes (11-0, 7-0), locking up a spot opposite Michigan State in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 7.

Carlos Hyde became ROB KISER the first running back to go Call Sports Editor over 1,000 yards rushing in Urban Meyer's 12 years rkiser@civitasmedia.com as a head coach. He ran As season openers go, for 117 yards. things went about as well as they possibly could STUMPER have for the Piqua girls basketball team.

The Lady Indians were in control from the start in a 67-18 win over Bethel What is the Saturday in non-conferSteelers ence action at Garbry record against Cleveland Gymnasium. since the “We did get off to a good Browns return start,” Piqua coach Rory in 1999?

Hoke said. “That is one of the things we talked about. My biggest concern was on defense. I didn’t want to send Bethel to the line.”

Piqua came out on fire, hitting 10 of 15 shots from QUOTED the floor, while Bethel did not score from the floor “I didn't hear any until the 5:00 mark of the boos after I threw second quarter when Brithat touchdown. anna Ellish hit a short jumper to cut into Piqua’s That's just part of 30-1 lead.

The Bees made just one it.” of 13 shots from the floor —Brandon Weeden in the opening half, while on being booed converting three of six

TERRA HAUTE, Ind. — Katie Borchers can deny that distance running has taken her on an amazing journey.

And she has to laugh when she thinks back to her freshman year at Russia High School when she wasn't even sure she was going to run cross country.

On Saturday, on the Indiana State University campus the Ohio State junior became the first Lady Buckeye to earn All-American honors in the sport.

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“We had six fouls in the first quarter,” Hoke said.

“After that, I thought we did a pretty good job of not sending them to the line.”

Macy Yount had five points for Piqua in the opening quarter, while Danajha Clemons, Tasha Potts and Morgen Grunkemeyer scored four each.

“We played pretty well on offense,” Hoke said. “All 14 girls who played contributed.

“We came out and wanted to work on some different things and we were able to do that.”

Potts led a balanced Piqua scoring attack with 15 points as the Indians led 37-5 at halftime and increased it to 55-9 after three quarters.

“Tasha (Potts) had some nice moves,” Hoke said.

“Macy Yount, Katie Allen and Danajha Clemons all had eight or nine points.

We got contributions from a lot of different people.”

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NFL Standings National Football League All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East New England N.Y. Jets Miami Buffalo South

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HUELSKAMP VANOVER

Lady Chargers get two wins Rally against Glen Oaks The Edison Community College women’s basketball team rallied from a 36-22 halftime deficit and defeated Glen Oaks 62-57 Saturday at the Convocation and Student Center.

Brooke Richards had 20 points for the Lady Chargers, while Bridget Geiger added 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots.

Terra Vanover had nine points and five rebounds, while Morgan Huelskamp had eight points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Edison was 21 of 53 from the floor for 40 percent, including one of five from behind the arc for 20 percent.

The Lady Chargers converted 19 of 28 free throws for 68 percent.

Glen Oaks was 20 of 62 from the floor for 32 percent, including eight of 27 from the 3-point line for 30 percent.

Glen Oaks hit nine of 16 free throws for 56 percent.

Glen Oaks won the battle of the boards 46-30 and had 12 turnovers to Edison’s 11.

The Lady Chargers were coming off a 112point effort in a win over Miami-Middletown.

Tori Purk led the Lady

Chargers with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Richards had 20 points, four rebounds and six assists.

Vanover had 17 points and six assists, while Huelskamp had 16 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Geiger added 14 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Edison was 42 of 76 from the floor for 55 percent, including five of 12 from 3-point range for 42 percent.

The Lady Chargers converted 23 of 29 free throws for 79 percent.

Edison had 72 rebounds and 26 turnovers.

BOXSCORES vs. Glen Oaks Glen Oaks (57) Kira Smith 1-1-3, Alaina Schwarz 3-5-12, Debriell Starkey 8-1-22, Au’zhane King 10-2, De’Otta Robinson 1-1-3, Breann Lester 0-0-0, Courtney Moore 3-1-7, Anika Gasich 3-0-8. Totals: 20-9-57.

Edison (62) Morgan Huelskamp 3-2-8, Tori Purk 1-57, Bridget Geiger 6-2-14, Terra Vanover 25-9, Brooke Richards 7-5-20, Mikaela Oyer 0-0-0, Logan Pitts 1-0-2, Kelsey Tester 0-00, Aaliyah Wise 1-0-2. Totals: 21-19-62.

3-point field goals — Glen Oaks: Schwarz, Starkey (5), Gasich (2). Edison: Richards.

Halftime score: Glen Oaks 36, Edison 22. vs. Miami-Middletown Edison (112) Morgan Huelskamp 6-4-16, Mikaela Oyer 2-0-4, Tori Purk 9-4-22, Terra Vanover 4-6-17, Brooke Richards 8-2-20, Bridget Geiger 4-6-14, Markia Harris 0-0-0, Paige Newlon 0-0-0, Logan Pitts 2-0-4, Kelsey Tester 4-1-9, Aaliyah Wise 3-0-6. Totals: 4223-112.

3-point field goals — Vanover (3), Richards (2).

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L T Pct PF PA W Seattle 10 1 0 .909 306 179 Arizona 7 4 0 .636 254 223 4 0 .600 247 178 San Francisco 6 St. Louis 5 6 0 .455 266 255 Thursday's Game New Orleans 17, Atlanta 13 Sunday's Games Minnesota 26, Green Bay 26, OT Jacksonville 13, Houston 6 San Diego 41, Kansas City 38 St. Louis 42, Chicago 21 Pittsburgh 27, Cleveland 11 Tampa Bay 24, Detroit 21 Baltimore 19, N.Y. Jets 3 Carolina 20, Miami 16 Tennessee 23, Oakland 19 Arizona 40, Indianapolis 11 Dallas 24, N.Y. Giants 21 Denver at New England.

Open: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Seattle Monday's Game San Francisco at Washington, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 28 Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 p.m.

Oakland at Dallas, 4:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

New England at Houston, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Buffalo at Toronto, 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

Denver at Kansas City, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 2 New Orleans at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

BCS Poll BCS Standings List Pts Prev 1. Alabama .9881 1 .9697 2 2. Florida St. 3. Ohio St. .9200 3 4. Auburn .8236 6 .8077 8 5. Missouri 6. Clemson .7726 7 7. Oklahoma St. .7615 10 .6665 9 8. Stanford .6456 4 9. Baylor 10. South Carolina .6101 11 11. Michigan St. .5780 13 .5052 17 12. Arizona St. 13. Oregon .4950 5 14. N. Illinois .4620 16 .4448 19 15. Wisconsin 16. Fresno St. .4124 15 17. LSU .3737 22 .3380 20 18. Oklahoma 19. UCF .3364 18 20. Louisville .2522 21 .2243 12 21. Texas A&M 22. UCLA .1921 14 23. Southern Cal .1779 23 .0885 NR 24. Duke 25. Notre Dame .0674 NR

AP Top 25 Poll

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USA Today Top 25

Piqua From page 10 Piqua on the boards, coming off the bench to grab seven.

Frannie Haney, Teija Davis and Chelsea Hill all grabbed five.

Jill Callaham led Bethel with 11 points, while Becky Schwieterman grabbed six rebounds.

Piqua was 27 of 58 from the floor for 47 percent and 11 of 20 from the line for 55 percent.

Bethel was seven of 39 from the floor for 18 percent and three of eight from the line for 38 percent.

Piqua won the battle of the boards 44-20 and had 10 turnovers to Bethel’s 18.

“We have 10 days until our next game,” Hoke

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 23, total points based on 25 points for a firstplace vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 11-0 1,496 1 1. Alabama (56) 2. Florida St. (4) 11-0 1,444 2 3. Ohio St. 11-0 1,375 4 10-1 1,294 6 4. Auburn 5. Missouri 10-1 1,202 8 6. Clemson 10-1 1,196 7 10-1 1,177 11 7. Oklahoma St. 8. Stanford 9-2 1,002 10 9. Baylor 9-1 976 3 960 12 10. South Carolina 9-2 11. Michigan St. 10-1 929 13 12. Oregon 9-2 731 5 9-2 690 19 13. Arizona St. 14. Wisconsin 9-2 684 16 15. LSU 8-3 642 18 10-0 619 15 16. Fresno St. 17. UCF 9-1 588 17 18. N. Illinois 11-0 470 20 8-3 429 9 19. Texas A&M 20. Oklahoma 9-2 386 22 21. Louisville 10-1 383 21 8-3 300 14 22. UCLA 23. Southern Cal 9-3 262 23 24. Duke 9-2 135 25 8-3 68 NR 25. Notre Dame Others receiving votes: Georgia 15, Cincinnati 10, Texas 10, Mississippi 7, Arizona 6, Nebraska 6, Minnesota 5, East Carolina 1, N. Dakota St. 1, Vanderbilt 1.

said. “We have got the Thanksgiving break and then we will come back and get ready for Urbana.”

The Lady Indians travel to Urbana on Dec. 3.

Carly Brown scored seven points and Madison Curtner added six as the Piqua JV team won 32-27.

BOXSCORE Bethel (18) Emily Mongaraz 2-0-5, Breanne Whetstone 0-1-1, Jill Callaham 3-1-7, Mandy Shoopman 1-0-2, Becky Schwieterman 00-0, Brianna Ellish 1-0-2, Erin Floyd 0-0-0, Kayla Crable 0-1-1, Courtney Schmidt 0-00. Totals: 7-3-18.

Piqua (67) Hannah Went 0-1-1, Macy Yount 3-2-9, Katie Allen 4-1-9, Danajha Clemons 4-0-8, Tasha Potts 5-4-15, Frannie Haney 2-0-4, Teija Davis 0-0-0, Morgen Grunkemeyer 31-7, Heidi Strevell 2-1-5, Chelsea Hill 2-0-4, Conner Brown 0-0-0, Kayla Schrubb 2-1-5, Ale Painter 0-0-0, Carly Brown 0-0-0. Totals: 27-11-67.

3-point field goals — Bethel: Mongraz.

Piqua: Yount, Potts.

Score By Quarters Bethel 1 5 9 18 Piqua 22 37 55 67 Records: Piqua 1-0.

The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 23, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Alabama (56) 11-0 1544 1 2. Florida State (6) 11-0 1488 2 3. Ohio State 11-0 1428 3 4. Clemson 10-1 1289 6 5. Auburn 10-1 1268 7 6. Missouri 10-1 1243 8 7. Oklahoma State 10-1 1225 9 8. Baylor 9-1 1009 4 9. South Carolina 9-2 1003 11 10. Stanford 9-2 981 12 11. Michigan State 10-1 962 13 12. Oregon 9-2 777 5 13. Fresno State 10-0 687 16 14. Wisconsin 9-2 661 17 15. LSU 8-3 646 19 16. Louisville 10-1 603 15 17. Oklahoma 9-2 581 18 18. Arizona State 9-2 574 22 19. Central Florida 9-1 512 20 20. Northern Illinois 11-0 459 21 21. Texas A&M 8-3 410 10 22. UCLA 8-3 257 14 23. Southern Cal 9-3 210 25 24. Duke 9-2 203 24 25. Cincinnati 9-2 47 NR Others receiving votes: Notre Dame 17; Minnesota 12; Texas 12; East Carolina 11; Georgia 8; Nebraska 7; Louisiana-Lafayette 6; Miami (Fla.) 6; Arizona 2; Vanderbilt 2.

Major Scores Major College Football Scores EAST Brown 48, Columbia 7 Bryant 29, CCSU 16 Cornell 42, Penn 41 Dartmouth 28, Princeton 24 Duquesne 33, Monmouth (NJ) 23

Fordham 56, Colgate 19 Georgetown 28, Holy Cross 21 Harvard 34, Yale 7 Lafayette 50, Lehigh 28 Nebraska 23, Penn St. 20, OT New Hampshire 24, Maine 3 Pittsburgh 17, Syracuse 16 St. Francis (Pa.) 23, Robert Morris 3 Stony Brook 24, Albany (NY) 3 Towson 28, James Madison 17 UConn 28, Temple 21 Villanova 35, Delaware 34 SOUTH Alabama 49, Chattanooga 0 Appalachian St. 48, W. Carolina 27 Bethune-Cookman 29, Florida A&M 10 Boston College 29, Maryland 26 Bucknell 35, VMI 23 Campbell 47, Davidson 14 Charlotte 61, Morehead St. 17 Clemson 52, The Citadel 6 Duke 28, Wake Forest 21 E. Illinois 70, UT-Martin 22 East Carolina 42, NC State 28 FAU 55, New Mexico St. 10 Florida St. 80, Idaho 14 Furman 27, Wofford 14 Gardner-Webb 20, Presbyterian 13 Georgia 59, Kentucky 17 Georgia Southern 26, Florida 20 Georgia Tech 66, Alabama A&M 7 Howard 42, Hampton 39, 2OT Jacksonville St. 42, SE Missouri 34 LSU 34, Texas A&M 10 Liberty 56, Charleston Southern 14 Louisville 24, Memphis 17 Marshall 48, FIU 10 Mercer 41, Stetson 14 Miami 45, Virginia 26 Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss. 21 Missouri 24, Mississippi 10 Morgan St. 31, Delaware St. 26 Murray St. 34, E. Kentucky 27, OT NC A&T 28, NC Central 0 North Carolina 80, Old Dominion 20 Northwestern St. 40, Stephen F. Austin 27 Richmond 31, William & Mary 20 SC State 17, Norfolk St. 3 SMU 16, South Florida 6 Samford 33, Elon 32 South Alabama 36, Louisiana-Monroe 14 South Carolina 70, Coastal Carolina 10 Tennessee Tech 34, Austin Peay 0 Tulane 45, UTEP 3 Tulsa 24, Louisiana Tech 14 Vanderbilt 14, Tennessee 10 MIDWEST Bowling Green 58, E. Michigan 7 Cent. Michigan 37, UMass 0 Illinois 20, Purdue 16 Iowa 24, Michigan 21 Iowa St. 34, Kansas 0 Michigan St. 30, Northwestern 6 N. Dakota St. 42, South Dakota 0 N. Iowa 28, W. Illinois 13 Notre Dame 23, BYU 13 Ohio St. 42, Indiana 14 Oklahoma 41, Kansas St. 31 S. Dakota St. 42, Youngstown St. 13 S. Illinois 31, Indiana St. 9 Wisconsin 20, Minnesota 7 SOUTHWEST Arkansas St. 35, Georgia St. 33 Cent. Arkansas 49, Sam Houston St. 31 Cincinnati 24, Houston 17 McNeese St. 42, Lamar 38 Mississippi St. 24, Arkansas 17, OT Oklahoma St. 49, Baylor 17 Prairie View 43, Ark.-Pine Bluff 23 UTSA 21, North Texas 13 W. Kentucky 38, Texas St. 7 FAR WEST Arizona 42, Oregon 16 Arizona St. 38, UCLA 33 Cal Poly 42, N. Colorado 14 E. Washington 42, Portland St. 41 Fresno St. 69, New Mexico 28 Montana 28, Montana St. 14 N. Arizona 20, S. Utah 10 San Diego St. 34, Boise St. 31, OT Southern Cal 47, Colorado 29 Stanford 63, California 13 UC Davis 34, Sacramento St. 7 Utah St. 13, Colorado St. 0 Washington 69, Oregon St. 27 Washington St. 49, Utah 37 Weber St. 32, Idaho St. 7 Wyoming 59, Hawaii 56, OT

Prep Football Playoffs Division I Regional Finals (State Semifinals) Games at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 Region 1 1 Lakewood St. Edward (11-1) vs. 2 Mentor (12-1) at University of Akron InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field Region 2 1 Hilliard Davidson (13-0) vs. 2 Cin. Archbishop Moeller (12-1) at Dayton Welcome Stadium Division II State Semifinals Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 1 Cle. Glenville (12-1) vs. 1 Medina Highland (13-0) at Parma Byers Field 3 Zanesville (13-0) vs. 1 Loveland (13-0) at Columbus St. Francis DeSales Alumni Stadium Division III State Semifinals Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 1 Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (13-0) vs. 2 Cols. MarionFranklin (12-1) at New Philadelphia Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium 2 Clyde (12-1) vs. 7 Trotwood-Madison (10-2) at Lima Stadium Division IV State Semifinals Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 3 Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (9-4) vs. 8 Steubenville (9-4) at Canton Fawcett Stadium 2 Kenton (13-0) vs. 2 Clarksville Clinton-Massie (121) at Dayton Welcome Stadium Division V State Semifinals Games at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 1 Akron Manchester (11-2) vs. 1 Cols. Bishop Hartley (12-1) at Mansfield Arlin Field 5 Coldwater (11-2) vs. 1 West Jefferson (12-1) at Piqua Alexander Stadium – Purk Field Division VI State Semifinals Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 1 Kirtland (13-0) vs. 2 Cols. Bishop Ready (12-1) at Mansfield Arlin Field 5 Haviland Wayne Trace (12-1) vs. 4 Mechanicsburg (11-2) at Wapakoneta Harmon Field Division VII State Semifinals Games at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 1 Berlin Center Western Reserve (13-0) vs. 1 Glouster Trimble (13-0) at St. Clairsville Red Devil Stadium 3 Maria Stein Marion Local (13-0) vs. 8 Delphos St. John’s (9-4) at Wapakoneta Harmon Field SATURDAY’S SCORES DIVISION I Regional Semifinals Region 1 Lakewood St. Edward 28, Austintown Fitch 0 Mentor 26, Cle. St. Ignatius 3 Region 2 Hilliard Davidson 37, Huber Heights Wayne 7 Cin. Moeller 35, Cin. Colerain 26 DIVISION V Regional Finals Region 15 Akron Manchester 69, Columbiana Crestview 21 Region 16 Coldwater 60, Huron 13 Region 17 Cols. Bishop Hartley 42, Wheelersburg 20 Region 18 West Jefferson 17, Hamilton Badin 6 DIVISION VII Regional Finals Region 23 Berlin Cen. Western Reserve 22, Norwalk St. Paul 2 Region 24 Delphos St. John’s 33, Arlington 0 Region 25 Glouster Trimble 21, Shadyside 14 Region 26 Marion Local 50, Triad 0 FRIDAY’S SCORES DIVISION II Regional Finals Region 3 Cle. Glenville 40, Madison 7 Region 4 Medina Highland 24, Avon 21 Region 5 Zanesville 35, New Albany 28 Region 6 Loveland 35, Cin. Mount Healthy 28 DIVISION III Regional Finals Region 7 Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 40, Hubbard 7 Region 8 Clyde 42, Toledo Central Catholic 41 Region 9 Cols. Marion-Franklin 38, The Plains Athens 7 Region 10 Trotwood-Madison 25, Tippecanoe 7 DIVISION IV Regional Finals Region 11 Youngstown Cardinal Mooney 28, Cle. Benedictine 21 Region 12 Kenton 46, Bryan Kenton 43 Region 13 Steubenville 17, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 14 Region 14 Clinton-Massie 21, Kettering Alter 14

DIVISION VI Regional Finals Region 19 Kirtland 45, Mogadore 7 Region 20 Haviland Wayne Trace 68, Ada 14 Region 21 Cols. Bishop Ready 48, Newark Catholic 21 Region 22 Mechanicsburg 34, West Liberty-Salem 28 2 OTs

Basketball

NBA Standings National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 6 7 .462 — 6 9 .400 1 Philadelphia Boston 5 10 .333 2 New York 3 9 .250 2½ 3 10 .231 3 Brooklyn Southeast Division W L Pct GB 10 3 .769 — Miami Atlanta 8 6 .571 2½ Charlotte 7 7 .500 3½ 5 8 .385 5 Washington Orlando 4 9 .308 6 Central Division L Pct GB W Indiana 12 1 .923 — Chicago 6 6 .500 5½ 5 8 .385 7 Detroit Cleveland 4 10 .286 8½ Milwaukee 2 10 .167 9½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB 12 1 .923 — San Antonio Dallas 9 5 .643 3½ Houston 9 5 .643 3½ 7 6 .538 5 Memphis New Orleans 6 6 .500 5½ Northwest Division L Pct GB W Portland 12 2 .857 — Oklahoma City 8 3 .727 2½ 8 7 .533 4½ Minnesota Denver 6 6 .500 5 Utah 1 13 .071 11 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 10 5 .667 — 8 6 .571 1½ Golden State Phoenix 7 6 .538 2 L.A. Lakers 6 7 .462 3 4 8 .333 4½ Sacramento Saturday's Games L.A. Clippers 103, Sacramento 102 Indiana 106, Philadelphia 98 Washington 98, New York 89 Miami 101, Orlando 99 Boston 94, Atlanta 87 Houston 112, Minnesota 101 Charlotte 96, Milwaukee 72 San Antonio 126, Cleveland 96 Denver 102, Dallas 100 Portland 113, Golden State 101 Sunday's Games Detroit 109, Brooklyn 97 L.A. Clippers 121, Chicago 82 Phoenix 104, Orlando 96 Utah at Oklahoma City Sacramento at L.A. Lakers Monday's Games Minnesota at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Boston at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Chicago at Utah, 9 p.m.

New York at Portland, 10 p.m.

Tuesday's Games L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Orlando at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Hockey

NHL Standings National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 15 6 2 32 64 43 14 8 1 29 66 54 Toronto Tampa Bay 14 8 1 29 67 61 Detroit 11 7 7 29 63 70 Montreal 13 9 2 28 64 51 9 11 4 22 68 77 Ottawa Florida 6 13 5 17 53 80 Buffalo 5 19 1 11 44 79 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 15 9 0 30 69 54 10 2 26 72 68 Washington 12 N.Y. Rangers 12 11 0 24 48 54 New Jersey 9 9 5 23 49 55 9 10 5 23 49 67 Carolina Philadelphia 10 10 2 22 49 53 Columbus 8 12 3 19 56 71 13 3 19 68 82 N.Y. Islanders 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division L OT Pts GF GA W Chicago 16 4 4 36 87 70 St. Louis 16 3 3 35 79 50 17 5 0 34 69 45 Colorado Minnesota 15 5 4 34 64 55 Dallas 11 9 2 24 61 65 11 10 2 24 52 67 Nashville Winnipeg 10 11 4 24 66 75 Pacific Division L OT Pts GF GA W Anaheim 17 6 3 37 80 65 San Jose 15 3 5 35 79 52 6 3 33 64 51 Los Angeles 15 Phoenix 14 5 4 32 78 74 Vancouver 12 9 4 28 65 65 8 11 4 20 64 84 Calgary Edmonton 7 15 2 16 64 84 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday's Games Minnesota 3, Winnipeg 2, SO Toronto 2, Washington 1, SO Boston 3, Carolina 2, OT Montreal 3, Pittsburgh 2 Ottawa 4, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 N.Y. Rangers 2, Nashville 0 Anaheim 4, Phoenix 2 St. Louis 6, Dallas 1 Chicago 2, Vancouver 1 Colorado 1, Los Angeles 0, OT San Jose 2, New Jersey 1 Sunday's Games Detroit 3, Buffalo 1 Carolina 4, Ottawa 1 Monday's Games Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Anaheim at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Golf

Titleholders Scores CME Group Titleholders Scores Sunday At Ritz Carlton Golf Resort (Tiburon Golf Club) Naples, Fla. Purse:, $2 million Yardage: 6,540; Par: 72 Final Shanshan Feng, $700,000 66-74-67-66—273 Gerina Piller, $139,713 71-67-67-69—274 Pornanong Phatlum, $101,352 70-68-67-70—275 Sandra Gal, $78,404 64-69-74-69—276 Inbee Park, $63,106 68-72-69-68—277 Cristie Kerr, $44,238 69-69-71-69—278 Sun Young Yoo, $44,238 68-68-73-69—278 Stacy Lewis, $44,238 71-73-63-71—278 Jennifer Johnson, $32,509 71-69-70-69—279 So Yeon Ryu, $32,509 70-71-69-69—279 Ilhee Lee, $26,848 69-77-69-65—280 Amy Yang, $26,848 73-68-69-70—280 Michelle Wie, $26,848 72-70-66-72—280 Angela Stanford, $22,871 74-69-69-70—282 Azahara Munoz, $22,871 72-68-69-73—282 Brittany Lang, $19,123 68-76-70-69—283 Morgan Pressel, $19,123 71-68-74-70—283 Meena Lee, $19,123 69-72-70-72—283 Hee Young Park, $19,123 69-70-72-72—283 Lexi Thompson, $19,123 66-74-67-76—283 Catriona Matthew, $16,063 70-73-75-66—284 Lydia Ko, $16,063 71-71-72-70—284 Anna Nordqvist, $16,063 66-73-75-70—284 Sandra Changkija, $16,063 67-74-70-73—284 Jane Park, $13,807 68-77-69-71—285 Chella Choi, $13,807 71-70-71-73—285 Ayako Uehara, $13,807 69-72-71-73—285 Karrie Webb, $13,807 70-73-69-73—285

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From page 10 male Scholar Athlete of the Week in numerous occasions.

Up next for Accurso will be the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, where she’s again expected to excel for the Bobcats.

Last year during the indoor season, Accurso kicked off the 2013 indoor season with a fourth-place finish in the 3,000m at the prestigious Meyo Invitational, placing in a season-best 9:32.9. She also was as part of the Ohio distance medley relay team that captured the MAC title in a meet-record time of 11:26.80.

Accurso also won titles in the mile (4:53.33) and 3,000meter (9:36.43) at the league event. She wrapped up the indoor season with a fourthplace finish in the 5,000meter at Notre Dame’s Alex Wilson Invitational (16:31.56).

Last spring during the

outdoor season, she opened the season by breaking the school record in the 5,000meter run (16:13.56) en route to a first-place finish at the Wake Forest Open. She followed up that record-setting performance with a personalbest time in the 10,000-meter run (33:52.33) at the Stanford Invitational, which stood as the 36th-best time in the nation at season’s end She captured the 10,000meter title at the All-Ohio Championships (34:38.93) and won the 1,500-meter run at the Ohio Open (4:33.99).

She earned a first-place finish in the 5,000-meter run at the MAC Championships (16:36.65) and finished eighth in the 1,500m run in a personal-best time of 4:32.16.

She qualified for the NCAA East Regional in the 5,000meter and 10,000-meter runs.

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But the Vikings looked no less dangerous.

Miami East (1-0) led from start to finish Saturday night at Butler, letting the Aviators back into it at times but eventually pulling away too far to catch up in a 54-32 victory.

The Current twins were a big part of that success Saturday night.

Trina Current scored a game-high 19 points and had nine rebounds and Ashley Current had a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards. Combined, the duo went 15 for 16 from the free throw line in the game.

Emily Kindell hit a pair of 3s and added eight points and Angie Mack had six in the win — which was convincing at times, messy at others.

Lady Cavs fall

SIDNEY — The Lehman girls basketball team trailed Sidney just 23-19 at halftime before losing 49-32.

Lehman had two players in double figures but

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seen with both the temperature and extremely muddy conditions. Katie put herself near the front of the race and fought the entire time."

As the race went on and to the very end, Borchers knew she was right on the edge of her goal.

"I knew I was somewhere close to 40," Borchers said. "I could hear the coaches of all the runners around me yelling them and encouraging them to be in the top forty and I could hear my coach yelling.

"There was no way to be sure exactly where I was.

There were so many runners bunched together at the end.

“I was just going as hard as I could and going to get as many girls as I could."

When the race ended, she learned she had achieved her goal on the number.

And as those who know Borchers might expect, she wasn't thinking about just her personal accomplishment.

"I was thinking about the program (Ohio State) and what we had been able to accomplish this year," she said. "And that being All-American made this a really good year."

It has been an amazing three-race run for Borchers, who along with teammate Michelle Thomas, became Ohio

State's third and fourth All-Big ten runners when she finished sixth at that meet.

"We are trying to build a program here (at Ohio State)," Borchers said. "I knew I could make All-Big Ten, but I never expected to finish sixth. That was a really big deal.

"I think it did give me confidence to go out and do what I did at regionals and nationals."

Borchers will take a short time off now, before heading into indoor track.

"I definitely have higher expectations (after the cross country season)," she said.

She has already her from a number of Russia supporters since race.

"They have always been so supportive," she said.

"Social media is a good thing."

At the national meet, Borchers ran into a former high school competitor Juli Accurso, who finished 19th Saturday.

"We were actually in the same hotel," Borchers said. "So, I saw her at breakfast one day. We were talking about how many runners from area have gone on to do well. It is crazy. It has definitely been a wild ride — just my time at Ohio State the last three years."

And Borchers wouldn't have missed her AllAmerican journey for anything.

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With a top 40 finish required for the honor, Borchers finished 40th in 20:46.0 in the 6K race.

"Who'd have thunk it," Borchers said with a laugh about that high school freshman going on to be Ohio State's first AllAmerican in the sport.

"You know, I had set it (All-American) as a goal for the race.

"I am not sure I really believed it. I know my coach (Sarah Vergote) believed in me, but I am not sure I really thought I would do it."

And you might think the less than ideal course conditions would have discouraged Borchers — but it was just the opposite.

"It wasn't the best conditions," Borchers said. "It was cold and muddy. But, for some reason, that really made me feel like I had an advantage. It is hard to explain, but I knew some of the runners from southern schools probably hadn't run in those conditions and I had."

And Borchers went out and did exactly what her coach expected.

"I couldn't be more proud of Katie (Borchers) and the season she has had," Vergote said. "To be Ohio State' first female All-American in cross country is a tremendous accomplishment. Today's race conditions were some of the toughest I have

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Julia Harrelson had 15 Cats beat Indians PLEASANT HILL — and Ava Schmitz 13.

Houston won its second game in as many nights, Jets edge Buccs COVINGTON — The beating Newton in nonCovington girls basketball league action Saturday team was tied 10-10 at 34-29. halftime with Fairlawn The Lady Wildcats Saturday night, before los- jumped to a 14-4 lead ing 38-31. after a quarter and stilled Covington was by 10 after three periods. outscored 16-5 in the third Houston had outstandquarter. ing balance, with four Cassidy Cain scored 11 girls scoring seven and anpoints for Covington, other six. Amber Meyer, while Arianna Richards Nicole Maier, Monique Booher and Macey Stang added eight.

Brooke Gostomsky all had seven.

Madison Mollette led pulled down six rebounds.

Newton, 0-2, with nine points.

Lady Raiders win RUSSIA — The Russia girls basketball team FRIDAY evened its record with a Lady Roaders win BRADFORD — The 73-55 win over Bradford Saturday in non-confer- Bradford Railroaders used a 15-3 second-quarter run ence action.

Kylie Wilson led the to take a commanding Lady Raiders with 21 lead at the half, cruising from there in a 52-43 points.

Maria Herron scored 11 opening night win over and Claire Sherman Cross County Conference added 10. rival Newton Friday.

Bradford, 1-1, was led Brooke Dunlevy led all by 20 points from Brooke scorers with 13 points for Dunlevy.

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Accurso University senior finished in 20:31.5, good for 19th place and All-American honors. It was the third time she has been named an AllAmerican, the first runner in school and MAC history to do so. It also marked her best finish at the NCAA Championships. Last year, Accurso finished 38th.

She had already captured three MAC championships — the only runner in conference history to accomplish that feat.

Last week she won her second-consecutive Great Lakes Regional title in a school record 20:00, becoming the first runner in school history to capture two regional titles. She’s a two-time Great Lakes Regional Runner of the Year, as named by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association. She’s also been named MAC Fe-

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