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MIAMI COUNTY — State Representative Richard Adams announced Friday he will be retiring from serving as the 80th District state representative.

Adams is currently serving his third term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives and will complete his service through his elective term effective Jan. 1, 2015, at the conclusion of his current term.

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“This will be my last year to represent you in the legislature,” said Adams at a press conference at the Miami County Safety Building in Troy.

According to John W. “Bud” O’Brien, chairman of the Miami County Republican Party, no one has come forward to express their interest in running for Adams’ seat in the House of Representatives as of Friday.

Adams is a member of several committees in the state house of representatives including agriculture and natu-

ral resources, commerce, labor and technology, state government and elections, health and aging, public pension reform and health and human resources.

Adams said he is looking forward to retiring and will continue to serve as the chairman of the Miami County Republican Central Committee, renew his activity as a member of the Piqua Rotary Club, the Miami County Foundation Board of Directors and continue to serve on the Unity National Bank Board of Directors.

Adams playfully joked that this is the fourth time he will be retiring and said, “I’m determined to make it a success.”

Adams said he is proud of the leadership quality in Miami County and has enjoyed representing Miami County and a portion of Darke County during his time as state representative.

“It’s been a privilege to work in the public sector,” Adams said.

Adams served two terms as a Miami County Commissioner and two terms as a member

of the Miami County Board of Elections. Adams also was the founding superintendent of the Upper Valley Career Center.

According to a press release, prior to moving to Concord Township, Adams served as vice-president of Clark State Community College and was a member of the teaching faculty at Northwestern High School.

During his final year of his work as state representative, Dr. Adams will continue to concentrate on legislative activities that are important to the citizens he represents, he said.

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PIQUA — As a successful entrepreneur, Joshua Landis has participated in numerous fundraisers and charity events, including one for a sports celebrity, but his latest venture hits closer to home.

When Landis learned that the parents of his beloved cousin, Kristin A. Magill, who died in S eptember at age 25, couldn’t afford a headstone Landis for their son’s grave, he turned to a resource that’s becoming increasingly popular: online crowd funding.

“I was in town visiting family for Thanksgiving and had a sit-down with (Kris’ parents) Linda and Caleb and they said he didn’t have a headstone yet,” said Landis, a former Piquad who now lives outside Philadelphia. “I asked them how long he would be without a headstone and they said they didn’t have the money for it. I knew Mike Ullery | Daily Call that social media was a An accumulating snowfall in Piqua forced the modification of some Christmas on the Green activities on Friday. viable option to raise the Belinda M. Paschal had road crews working diligently washes a lot of the pre-treatment money.”

Staff Writer to reduce the chances of weather- away,” said Mandi Dillon, public With this in mind, Landis bpaschal@civitasmedia.com related accidents. information officer for the Ohio established a fundrais“We’ve had crews working Department of TransportationMIAMI COUNTY — Local around the clock. With this partic- District 7, which serves nine ing page for Kris on the YouCaring.com free online schoolchildren got a long weekend ular storm, it was a little difficult counties including Miami. fundraising site. Titled due to Friday’s snowfall, which to do pre-treatment because of the See WEATHER | Page 3 “This ONE is for Kris,” made for hazardous driving and rain coming down because that the fundraiser has a goal of $10,000 and asks donors to contribute just a dollar apiece.

“A lot of fundraisers ask for $25 to $100, but not everyone can give that Colin Foster will the people who lost much,” said Landis, owner Staff Writer their lives in the Pearl of The iLove Team, a photo colinfoster@civitasmedia.com Harbor attack, which booth company in Glenside, led to the United States’ Pa. “But we all have a dolMIAMI COUNTY — involvement World War lar that we can find some“Yesterday, December II. where in the house, and 7, 1941 — a date which This year marks the that’s all I’m asking to make will live in infamy — the 72nd year since the a Christmas miracle.”

United States of America bombings, and every During the first week was suddenly and delib- year, Dec. 7 is a day to since it was established, erately attacked by naval remember those who died the funding campaign has and air forces of the or were injured in the Photo Courtesy of United States Navy Empire of Japan.” attack with Pearl Harbor In this Dec. 7, 1941, file photo, sailors stand among wrecked air- garnered more than $300.

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PIQUA — When first entering the Upper Valley Career Center one immediately notices both the immense outdoor light spilling through large windows and the clean interior. The latter an emphasis made in the first part of a multipart series on the school as expressed by long-time Piqua resident Stu Shear.

Shear had recently donated his 1997 Monte Carlo to the school’s automotive department that ushered in an unique experience in regards to visiting several other programs being offered at Upper Valley Career Center. Those include design and digital print technologies, horticulture and landscape management, pre-engineering and design technologies, to name a few.

Donations such as Shear’s play an important part in the success behind many of those programs, ones introduced by Terry Krogman, instructional supervisor, who works closely with all kinds of donations made to the school.

While speaking briefly on the donation process, including approval from the Board of Education for the item or items, along with a letter of thanks Krogman explained, “When someone makes a donation, I try to explain what we are going to do with the donation and make sure they understand it will always go back to help the students in some way, shape or form.”

Those forms may see to the item being disassembled and using the parts for educational purposes.

Students may also disassemble the item and sell parts as scrap, with monies going back into the program or they may even sell the item in its entirety at public auction with funds going back to the school.

The future for the Monte Carlo was still up in the air at the time of the interview, with the BOE yet to converge and make a decision on its donation. Educators will then decide if they will disassemble, sell or possibly fix the vehicle to be used to reward a student.

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Obituaries ALWILDA PEARSON Elleman of West Milton, Ann Altic of West Milton, Irene Underwood of Tipp City, and Sue Dempsey of Mississippi.

She was a graduate of Milton-Union High School, longtime member of Brush Creek Church of God and retired from Ben Graham Company, Tipp City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Brush Creek Church of God, 6370 KesslerFrederick Rd, Tipp City, with Pastor Dave Hixon officiating, burial to follow at Curtis Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 North Miami St., West Milton. If so desired, contributions may be made to Brush Creek Church of God.

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PIQUA — Marion M. Wood, 81, of Piqua, died at 10:02 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

Marion was born in Patterson, N.J. on Feb. 25, 1932, to the late Anthony and Marianna (Papa) Massaro.

Due to Anthony’s short life, Marion was raised

by Michael Viola.

She married William G. Wood. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1989.

Marion is survived by one son and daughterin-law, Benjamin “Tony” and Kelly Wood of Piqua; one sister and brother-inlaw, Rose and Bob Vinsick of Trafford, Pa.; and two grandchildren, William Wood and Saraha Wood.

Marion graduated from Trafford High School.

She also attended Sinclair College and Wright State University.

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She attended the Joyful Noise Class, Piqua.

Marion was a member of Eastern Star. She was a buyer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborn, before retiring after 42 years. After retiring, Marion worked for Kroger, M e l c h e r- S o we rs Funeral Home, Matador Hair and Tanning Studio, and Wal-Mart.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, with Kirby Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m.

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She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Retta Amelia (Sayers) Schwartz; husband, Dean Gerald Pearson; brothers, Howard, Roy and Leo Schwartz; sisters, Luella Brubaker and Janice (Jenny) Wolfe.

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PIQUA — Barbara K. Paulsel, 90, of Piqua, died at 3:14 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 28, 1922, in Piqua to the late Walter A. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Noe. She married William Paulsel Nov. 7, 1942, in Greenville; he preceded her in death Jan. 20, 1997.

Survivors include a daughter, Janet E. Howe of Piqua; a son, Nicholas E. (Sandi) Paulsel of Vandalia; 10 grandchildren, Christine Baskerville, Carrie (Bill) Sturwold, Russell Howe, Amy (Fred) Hammer, Michelle Barnett, Tina Barnett, Mandy (Shaun) Saunders, Erica Paulsel, Alex (Cam Tu) Johnson, Grace (Stephen) Hicks; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Caroline K. Snow; a brother, Robert Noe; and a sister, Zora Rittenhouse.

Mrs. Paulsel was a graduate of Green Township Schools in Plattsville and the Birds Beauty School of Dayton. She owned and operated Barby’s Beauty Salon in Piqua

for over 50 years. She was a member of Upper Room Worship Center of Tipp City, the Piqua Business and Professional Women’s Association for over 20 years, having served as its President, the V.F.W. Post #4874 Auxiliary, having served as its President and Secretary, and the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as its Worthy Matron.

A service to honor her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at Fletcher Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where a VFW Auxiliary service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 31 W. Whipp Road, Dayton, OH 45459 or Hospice of Miami County, Inc., P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through j a m i e s o n a n d ya n n u c c i . com.

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Days like the JFK assassination, the MLK assassination, the Sept 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centers and the attack on Pearl Harbor — which claimed the lives of more than 2,000 Americans and injured more than 1,000 — are events in American history that people will never forget. World War II veterans Bob Supinger and Charles Black remember the attack in Hawaii like it was yesterday.

“It was like getting hit in the eyes with a baseball bat,” said Bob Supinger, who signed on with the U.S. Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. “It was a snowy day, we were out playing football in West Covington in a big open field.

Then when we went to dinner, we heard that they had attacked Pearl Harbor on the radio. It was quite a shock.”

“It was something that we never expected, it was a total surprise attack by the Japanese. The people of the United States were angered.” said Charles Black, a Piqua resident who served at the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot in Hawthorne, Nev., from 1945-46, discharging Navy members upon their return home from duty.

Like Supinger and the many people who were around when the attack happened, Black could trace his exact steps following the news. At the time, Black was a 14-year-old kid.

“My dad turned on the radio station WLW Cincinnati at about 8 a.m. and we heard President Franklin Delano Roosevelt report the news on the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,” Black recalled.

“I jumped into my clothes, and at 9 a.m., I ran east over the streets and through people’s yards to arrive at the Nazarene Church located on Gordon Street to tell a surprised group of people all about the terrible tragedy. No one had heard about it.

“The rest of the day consisted of prayers for people on Ford Island and on the ships that were

bombarded by the Japanese airplanes. The news came slowly by radio and by the newspapers.

Pictures were not available like they are today,” Black said.

Supinger joined the Navy’s aviation division on Aug. 13, 1943.

His time in the Navy took him all over the Pacific to places like Japan, Shanghai, South Korea and he was in Tokyo Bay after the formal surrender of Japan in September 1945. Supinger, who said he comes from a military family, made a career out of the military. He joined the Air Force in 1946 and retired April 1, 1965.

Supinger and Black, however, were just two of the many people who served the country during World War II. According to Black, there were 20 graduates from his class at Piqua Central High that joined the service immediately following graduation. The attack on Pearl Harbor, they both agreed, was an event that really banded America together.

“The whole country really pulled together,” Black said.

“They had a lot of people join up (after the attack),” Supinger said. “They had some people who were underage that got their papers and got in. My dad wouldn’t let me go at the time.”

The stories of bravery and heroism from Pearl Harbor, the lives claimed and the injured, the destruction that unfolded — those are aspects of the tragedy that will never be forgotten.

Today is a time to honor the people involved in one of the biggest tragedies to ever happen on American soil.

“World War II changed the lives of the whole world’s peoples, as it terminated by the dropping of atomic bombs in Nagasaki and Hiroshima in 1945,” Black said.

“Memories of the terrible loss of life and injury to our American military forces, and the lives terminated instantly by the atomic bombs in Japan are never forgotten.”

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By late afternoon, ODOT had 118 crews plowing and salting interstates, U.S. and state routes throughout the district. Sixteen of those crews were working in Miami County, Cold air sinks southward and lows will start in the Dillon said. teens early this morning.

“With it coming down consistently, we were High 23, Low 16 able to stay ahead of the storm, especially for the morning commute,” she added.

According to a press release from ODOTDistrict 7, crews will remain on duty in Miami, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Logan, Mercer, Montgomery and Shelby counties until the storm is over and the roads are clear.

The press release also stated that ODOT tools including traffic cameras, pavement senRain/ Rain/ sors and forecasting models indicate the storm snow snow was at its height by late Friday afternoon. mix chance This concurs with the National Weather Service’s forecast that though two to four inches of snow had already fallen, this area HIGH: 34 LOW: 27 will receive less than half an inch of new snow HIGH: 32 LOW: 17 overnight and about a tenth of an inch over the weekend.

Local authorities reported few weatherrelated accidents Friday afternoon, but cautioned drivers to be careful and take it slowly.

“We’ve handled one crash in Miami County,” said Lt. Rick Albers of the Ohio Highway Patrol Piqua Post.

That crash, which happened at exit 83 on Interstate 75, was between a commercial vehicle and a passenger car. Only minor injuries were reported, Albers said.

“Hopefully, the weather will stay the way it is right now, but if the heavier stuff comes, the main thing people need to do is allow extra time to get where they’re going, maintain a safe stopping distance between their vehicle and the traffic ahead,” he explained.

“As the temperature drops, people should pay close attention to the bridges and overpasses because most likely they’re going to freeze over first. If there’s moisture on the road, it’s important to drive to the conditions, which doesn’t mean driving the posted speed limit, but slower.”

Capt. Joe Long of the Troy Police Department reported no weather-related mishaps as of mid-afternoon Friday, but said if the snowfall continues, he anticipates more activity. “The first snow of the year is usually the worst for us,” he said. “If we get five to eight inches as predicted, I would expect a few more crashes than normal.

“People need to pay a bit more attention, slow down and not be in a hurry to get to their destinations.”

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atie Wilson, 27, of Piqua, and Jeremy Rhodes, 28, of Hardinsburg, Ky., were married Sept. 14, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. She is the daughter of Joe and Brenda Wilson, of Piqua.

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he engagement of Farrah M. Fry to Ross L. Etlin is announced by her parents, Ed and Cathy Fry of Piqua.

The bridegroom is the son of Natalie Etlin and the late Larry Etlin of Maryland The bride-elect graduated from Otterbein College with a degree in K-9 learning theory/psychology. She is owner of Endless Pawsibilities Dog Training and Services in Aspen, Colo.

Her fiance graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism. He is the owner of Rocky Mountain Pet Shop in Aspen, Colo.

A September 2014 wedding is being planned in Aspen, Colo.

The couple will reside in Aspen.

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The bridegroom has a bachelor of arts in music education from University of Kentucky.

The couple are residing in Louisville.

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I’d like to share a sentiDon’t believe me? ment with you that recent- Water. Do you know of ly led to an argument any fish that don’t live between my wife and I. in water? Living in the The argument occurred ocean is unbecoming of during a cinematic docu- mammals in my staunch mentary depicting ocean opinion. All right now life, as all petty spousal riddle me this: How many spats usually do. humans do you know that I know a lot of people have fins? That’s essentiallove them, but I don’t like ly the only pre-requisites dolphins. That’s a pretty of a fish. Does it live in heavy cross to bear. It’s the water and does it have more than I fins. just don’t like When I dolphins — I think of mamdon’t trust dolmals, I think of phins. Don’t be hair. A dolphin fooled by a doldoesn’t have phin’s quirky, hair. A dolphin devil-maydoesn’t need care attitude. hair.

What I assure you does a dolbeyond all biophin need with Will e sanders logical doubt hair? that dolphins Still don’t Columnist only act nice see it my way? when cameras or people Most mammals I know are around. have nipples. Dolphins Now most of humanity don’t have nipples, per se. agrees that dolphins are The nipple of a dolphin smart, but I beg to differ. is hidden underneath slits If dolphins are so smart in the underbelly. This why haven’t they grown very moment dolphins are legs, crawled out of the down in the briny deep ocean and walked upright? swimming around with Living in the ocean isn’t hidden nipples and people smart. Who wants to live keep insisting they are in the ocean? What a ter- mammals. rible place to live. If you Perhaps the most drasbelieve in evolution, then tic difference is a dolphin dolphins are quite literally has a blowhole it uses to the stupidest, so-called breathe through. A blow“mammal” there is. It’s a hole, people! If I came great thing that dolphins across a human being with haven’t sprouted legs, you a gross, shotgun-slugknow. The dolphins would sized hole in their back I have enslaved us by now. would burn it with fire for My major gripe about the sake of humanity and dolphins is their classifi- suffer the consequences. cation that they are mamPretend you had no mals. I’m not here to say idea what a dolphin was, what is or is not a mam- and I explained one to mal. I’m not a maniac. But you. You wouldn’t be led when I think of mammals to believe the thing was I tend to think of cer- a mammal. In fact, you tain qualifications. When would be liable to think I look around the world’s I was describing an alien wildlife, various char- from outer space. acteristics of mammals “Well, a dolphin is come to mind. devoid of all body hair, Dolphins and humans armed with inconspicuous have a good number of nipples and has a large similarities, I’ll give you hole in the middle of its that. We give birth the back to breathe out of,” I same way, and dolphins would say. “Oh, and they and humans are the only use this weird sonar abilipimps in all of the animal ty they inherently possess kingdom that have sex for to find and kill their prey.” pleasure.

Sorry, that’s not mamHumans and dol- mal material in my mind. phins even share compa- This is why I plan on rable social structures. starting a petition to get Humans stupid enough dolphins declassified as a to get caught are sent to member of the mammal prison. Dolphins stupid species. enough to get caught go At the end of the day, to SeaWorld. you really only have to ask But when I think of yourself one question: If mammals — and I’ll tell it looks like a fish, smells you what I vehemently like a fish and swims like argued with my wife — a fish, then isn’t it a fish? dolphins don’t even come To contact Will E Sanders email him at to mind, ditto whales.

I think of dolphins as wille@willesanders.com. To learn more Will E Sanders, to read past fish. Dolphins have less in about columns or to read features by other common with mammals Creators Syndicate writers and carand more in common with toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. fish.

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Through my eyes In the summer of 2011, I made my Career Center, Piqua Junior High, and first visit to Piqua, Ohio. I had recently Piqua High School all located in the applied for the City Manager posi- same geographic area. The aspect of tion and I wanted to view the city having this quality and variety of eduand get to know the community to cation opportunities speaks volumes determine if this was a place I wanted about the importance placed on eduto continue my career in local govern- cation by the community. Each offers ment management. I had previously tremendous benefits to both quality of worked and lived in some of the best life and quality of place.

Diversity and Quality of Business. communities in the nation including Leesburg and Blacksburg, Virginia and The City of Piqua economy does not rely Fishers, Indiana. These communities on just one business or industry. The earned recognitions of Best Places to diversity of businesses allows for ecoLive, Best Place to Raise a Family, Best nomic vitality to continue even during downturns in certain business sectors.

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I must admit that I was pleasantly Many of the businesses in Piqua are international and/or nationsurprised and impressed as I al leaders in their industry toured the city. As a veteran such as Hartzell Propeller, local government manager, French Oil Mill Machinery, there are certain community Hartzell Industries, Atlantis characteristics that appeal to Sportswear, Industry us. These are natural and Products, and too many more man-made assets within the to mention. community that provide more Reliable and Affordable opportunities for both qualUtilities. The city is very ity of place, job creation, and fortunate to have outstanding economic development. As I utility services. The Piqua made a mental inventory of Gary huff Power System provides electhese assets, I came to the tricity at about 30% below conclusion that Piqua had Guest Columnist costs of major suppliers such more potential assets than the wonderful communities where I as Dayton Power & Light. Piqua Power is one of the top municipal power previously lived and worked. providers in the country and the only Here’s my Piqua list: Location. Location, Location, two-time Diamond Award winner recLocation is a key asset for any city. ognized bythe American Public Power Piqua is located on I-75 with three (3) Association (APPA). Although the curexits just 15-20 miles from I-75, Dayton rent Water Treatment Plant is almost 90 International Airport, and the major years old, water service has been very metropolitan area of Dayton making us reliable. A new plant is currently being easily available for travel and to impor- designed with construction scheduled in 2014. tant commerce routes.

Great Parks System. An important Great Miami River. Piqua is geographically placed on one of the most amenity for any community is a good scenic sections of the Great Miami park system and Piqua has one of the River. The opportunities for river recre- best. Numerous parks throughout the ation are tremendous and could provide city provide for an abundance of recrethe community with both tourism and ational opportunities. Recent new park business opportunities. A recent analy- amenities such as the Skate Park and sis of the river concluded that Piqua Community Gardens provide the diverwas the only jurisdiction that develop- sity to meet recreation needs and interment was above the levy and full view ests. More improvements are scheduled along with new features including a of the river was available.

Rail Service. Having rail service Handicap Playground are in the works.

Miami Valley Centre Mall. Miami available for potential commerce and industry is a critical asset for any com- Valley Centre Mall is the only indoor mall within 30 miles. Having this facilmunity.

Significant Downtown Presence. ity in Piqua is a great advantage and As many experts suggest, “So goes your convenience for the community.

A Giving Community. Although I downtown, so goes your community”.

Downtowns are the economic engines didn’t find this out until I moved to of cities and towns. We are fortunate to Piqua, this community gives of its time have a very impressive and significant and money. For me, this is one of downtown presence. Improvements the most impressive assets of Piqua. made over past years are beginning Previous communities which I have to pay-off as new businesses start-up worked had far more community wealth, and people visit the city. The down- but no citizens or companies have given town architecture is also significant to their community as Piqua has given.

Through my eyes, we are very fortuand impressive and speaks well for the nate to live, work, and play in such a community.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a standoff in the Senate, the top Democrats and Republicans on Congress’ military panels are working on a backup plan to ensure that they complete a far-reaching defense policy bill before year’s end.

Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Calif., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the panel’s top Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, expressed optimism on Thursday that they could agree with their Senate counterparts on a paredback bill that would cover a pay raise for troops, buy new ships and aircraft and address the epidemic of sexual assault in the military.

The Senate and the House have only one legislative week to work out their differences before the House adjourns for the year on Dec. 13. A version of the bill remains stalled in the Senate, caught up in a dispute over amendments.

“We have to have this done,” Smith told reporters. “A whole lot of bad stuff happens if we don’t pass this by the end of the year, in terms of military pay, in terms of death benefit compensation, in terms of military construction projects and on and on and on.”

Under the fallback plan, the House would quickly pass a new, precooked bill and send it to the Senate.

Although the Senate could change it, any move would jeopardize swift action with no time for the House to accept those changes. Ideally, Smith said, the Senate would approve the new House-passed bill without amendments and send it to President Barack Obama for his signature before the end of December.

This process means some of the more controversial issues that the Senate wants to vote on would have to wait until next year, including a new round of sanctions on Iran, steps to rein in the National Security Agency’s spying and aid to Egypt.

Asked what would be the path forward for completing a bill this year, McKeon said simply, “The Senate.”

The defense bill is one of several items in a busy yearend agenda for Congress that also includes a budget bill and renewal of food stamps and farm programs. Congressional negotiators are pursuing a modest deal before year-end to ease the automatic spending cuts that are squeezing both the Pentagon and domestic federal programs.

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she would withhold support from any compromise to ease across-the-board cuts until Republicans also agree to renew expiring unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless, adding a major complication. At the same time, conservatives are balking at a proposal to raise fees on airline tickets to pay for TSA agents as part of an agreement, another hurdle.

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saturday, December 7, 2013

Piqua bowlers pick up win

In brief n Piqua game is tonight

The Piqua boys basketball game at Centerville Friday night and the girls game at Lebanon today were postponed.

The boys game will be played tonight, with the freshman game starting at 4:30 p.m, followed by the varsity.

The girls game will be played at Lebanon on Jan. 25.

Also postponed Friday night were Bradford at Ansonia, Twin Valley South at Covington, Houston at Anna, Versailles at New Bremen, Lehman Catholic at Minster, Tri-County North at Miami East, Misissinawa Valley at Newton, Russia at Jackson Center.

Tri-County North at Miami East will be played today, while Twin Valley South at Covington and Bradford at Ansonia will be played Tuesday.

Covington is wrestling in the Northeastern Invitational and Friday’s wrestling was postponed.

The meet will start at 10 a.m. this morning.

n Piqua JH plays today

The Piqua junior high girls basketball teams played several games recently On Wednesday, the seventh grade lost to Troy.

Macie Schaffner, Kelsey Bachman and Cecily Roberts led Piqua in points, while Claire Bim-Merle had five steals and 13 rebounds.

Piqua played Northmont Green Thrusday.

Schaffner and Bim-Merle played well, while Hannah Hull, Skylar Sloan and Mary Craft had big plays.

n Trotwood falls to Irish 24-0

MASSILLON (AP) — Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s has repeated as Division III Ohio state high school football champion with a 24-0 victory over TrotwoodMadison.

The Irish defense set up three touchdowns on a cold and rainy Thursday night in Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.

The Irish are ranked first in the Associated Press poll. They complete the season with a 15-0 record and have won 21 straight games dating to last year.

Their defense forced five turnovers, with three interceptions and two fumbles.

Trotwood is ranked 14th by the AP. It has lost in the state championship game for the second straight year.

Trotwood averaged more than 40 points in winning its first four playoff games but had a difficult time mounting a challenge against the swarming St. Vincent-St. Mary’s defense.

Stumper was Q: What Gary Kubiak’s

record as the Houston Texans coach?

A:

61-64

Quoted “It was difficult for me because I think so much of Gary.”

—Bob McNair, the Houston Texans owner, on firing Gary Kubiak after the team’s 11th straight loss Thursday night.

Indians handle Minster on lanes The Piqua boys bowling team picked up a win over Minster Thursday at Brel-Aire Lanes.

The Indians, 2-2, were led by Jonathan Wirt, who had games of 203 and 191 for a 394 series.

Alex Thobe added a 391 series, with games of 183 and 208.

Zach Gephart rolled a 377, with games of 200 and 177.

Brad Shaw had high game of the night with 213, Zac Mason added a 210 and Jacob Ganger had a 177.

Piqua was sharp in the baker games, with scores of 221, 202, 164 and 196 for 783, a 195.8 average for the four games.

“It was a total team effort,” Piqua boys bowling coach Jon Allen said.

“All eight members bowled in the baker games. The guys have really been working hard in practice and it is starting to show. Our spare game is coming along nicely, but we still have work to do.”

The JVs lost to Minster.

Logan Hall had games of 157 and 158 and Kevin Watkins added a 149.

Piqua will bowl at Wayne Tuesday.

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Travis Smith rolls a strike Thursday night.

Lady Vikings stay ‘Current’

Sisters combine for 43 points against Bradford BRADFORD — Trina Current was simply too much for Bradford to handle.

The Miami East senior scored a game-high 26 points, including 16 in the first quarter alone to get the Vikings rolling en route to a 69-41 victory over the Railroaders Thursday in Cross County Conference play.

Ashley Current added 17 points, Angie Mack scored 10 and Emily Kindell chipped in eight for the Vikings (4-0, 2-0).

Bree Bates led Bradford with 10 points, while Brooke Dunlevy and Mandi Bates each added eight.

Both teams are in action again Saturday, with Miami East facing Fort Loramie and Bradford traveling to Xenia Christian.

Lady Buccs win PITSBURG — The Covington girls basketball team picked up its first win of the season Thursday night, defeating Franklin Monroe 42-18 in CCC action.

“Following a disappointing loss to FM in the sectional final last season, this was a game that the girls have been waiting for,” Covington coach Craig Maschino said. “With injuries to a few key players, having played with 5 players a few games, we have had a difficult start to our season. This game was a pivotal one for us.

“We needed a big win. We needed to gain the momentum. The girls have worked hard and have bought into our style. Continues progress and improvement is what we strive for. And we took a step in the right direction tonight.”

Covington, led by Cassidy Cain, took charge

immediately “From the tip, we controlled the tempo,” Maschino said. “Cassidy (Cain) hit a 3 to start us and quickly came back down to hit another shot for a fast 5-0 lead.”

Covington led 5-2 after one quarter and 14-9 at halftime.

“We won the second quarter also 9-7 to take a 14-9 lead into the half,” Maschino said.

“Franklin Monroe sat in a zone from the beginning and we connected on three second quarter 3’s. I talked to the girls at halftime about two small changes that we needed to focus on. We needed to get out and run. Our transition game is something we haven’t had much of to start this season due to our injuries.

“We got Carly Shell back from injury on Monday and Brooke Gostomsky returned Monday also. I also talked about getting our inside-out game working against their zone.

The girls responded great as they executed both aspects of the game. We used a strong 14-3 advantage in the third quarter to take a 28-12 lead into the final quarter. That intensity carried us to a 14-6 fourth quarter advantage for a 42-18 win.”

Cain had 24 points and nine rebounds, outscoring the Jets on the night.

Lexie Long added seven poitns and Heidi Cron had five points and six steals. Brooke Gostomsky pulled down 12 rebounds as Covington had 43 rebounds, including 26 on the offensive end.

“We dominated from the beginning and it

showed in the stat column,” Maschino said.

“Cassidy Cain came ready and set the tone early. She scored from inside and out. Cass had the hot hand tonight, connecting on six 3’s, and finishing with 24 points. Cass also pulled down nine rebounds.”

Covington will host Mississinawa Valley Thursday night.

Raiders edge Anna RUSSIA — The streak is over at Anna.

The Lady Rockets led a good lead slip away in the final period, and Russia used the free throw line in the last 2:40 to pull out a 42-40 victory in SCL girls basketball play Thursday night.

The win by Russia ended Anna’s amazing 40-game winning streak in SCL play.

Russia is now 3-0 in the league and 4-1 overall. Anna drops to 2-1 in the league and 3-1 overall.

Russia was 8-for-10 from the line in the final period, including six in a row in the last 2:40, four of them from Claudia Monnin that tied the game at 38-38 and 40-40.

Maggie Kearns then hit two with :26 remaining to provide the margin of victory.

Lauren Heaton and Kylie Wilson both had eight to lead a balanced Russia team. Cayla Bensman had 16 to lead Anna.

Lady Cats fall HOUSTON — The Houston girls basketball team lost to Fort Loramie 71-24 Thursday night in SCL action.

Nicole Maier led Houston with seven points.

Classic offense-defense matchup Something has to give in Big Ten title game INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten championship game already looks like a classic contest.

No. 2 Ohio State comes to Indianapolis with its trendy, uptempo offense and a powerful oldstyle ground game that has been virtually unstoppable.

No. 10 Michigan State counters with its typically stout defense, which doesn’t allow many opposing offenses to get in sync.

Yes, it’s time to settle in for Saturday night.

“It’s miserable,” Buckeyes offensive coordinator Tom Herman said jokingly this week. “But this is why you coach. These are the games your competitive nature can come out a little bit and say, I’m going to have my offense, my checkers, my pieces are going to be more prepared and play harder and longer and with better technique and effort than yours.”

The stakes couldn’t be higher: To the winner goes an all-expenses paid bowl trip to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl.

And if the Buckeyes (12-0) extend their school record winning streak, the nation’s longest, to 25, the reward may be even greater — what is likely to be their fourth appearance in the BCS title game, their first with two-time national champion coach Urban Meyer.

But few teams pose a bigger obstacle than the Spartans (11-1).

A year ago, they fell just short of upsetting the Buckeyes, falling 17-16 in the conference opener.

This year, the Spartans have been even stingier. They lead the nation in total yards allowed

(237.7 per game) and fewest yards rushing (64.8), and Michigan State also has the No. 1 passing efficiency defense (91.8). A win over the Buckeyes would give the Spartans their longest winning streak (nine straight) since 1966 and their first Rose Bowl bid since 1988, though coach Mark Dantonio has argued this week his team should also be considered for the BCS championship game.

The question, of course, is whether Michigan State can hold up against Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde?

“When you think about Ohio State, you think — first thing that comes to my mind is physical,” Spartans linebacker Max Bullough said. “No matter who coaches, no matter what offense they’re running, no matter what they’re doing, they’re going to be a physical football team. They have big guys on the offensive line. They take pride in being able to be a physical football team.”

All of which raises the bar — for both teams — in what may be one of the weekend’s best games.

“I think they are like fine wine, they get better with age,” Herman said of Michigan State.

“They know the strengths of their defense, they know the weaknesses of their defense. I think they understand what you’re trying to do offensively and where the pressure points on their defense are in terms of the plays that you’re running and the ways that you’re trying to attack them.”

Here are five more things to watch Saturday:

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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes are ready for Michigan State.

SILVER BULLETT BAND: While the Spartans’ defense has generated great attention this week, the Buckeyes defense is no second-class citizen. Nationally, Ohio State is No. 5 against the run (100.0 yards), No. 18 in points allowed (20.3) and No. 30 in yards per game (355.8).

ROSY SCENARIO: A loss might not be the end of Michigan State’s hopes. If the Buckeyes go to the BCS title game, there’s a reasonable chance the Spartans could become the second Big Ten team in a BCS bowl and play in play in the 100th Rose Bowl. That wouldn’t be a bad consolation prize, though the Spartans aren’t thinking that way.

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Hyde and Miller have combined to run for 1,070 yards and 13 TDs in Ohio State’s last three games. If that continues this weekend, Hyde and Miller could become the seventh and eighth players in school his-

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tory to reach the 3,000-yard mark on the ground. Hyde needs 33 yards, Miller needs 133.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS?: Michigan State hopes its previous experience in Indy helps this weekend. The Spartans are back in the title game for the second time in three years. They lost the first league title game to Wisconsin.

Ohio State, meanwhile, has 34 league titles, second to Michigan (42), but this is the Buckeyes first trip to Lucas Oil Stadium.

TEMPER, TEMPER: A week after three Buckeyes were entangled in a fight, the Buckeyes come to Indy with all hands on deck.

Neither of the two identified players, starting offensive lineman Marcus Hall and kick returner and backup running back Dontre Wilson, were suspended by the Big Ten or the school. You can bet some college fans will be watching closely to see if there’s a repeat.

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Record Book

Football

BCS Standings

NFL Standings East

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE

New England Miami N.Y. Jets Buffalo South Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville Houston North Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland West

W 9 6 5 4

L 3 6 7 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .500 .417 .333

PF 322 252 189 267

PA 261 248 310 307

W 8 5 4 2

L 4 7 9 11

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .667 .417 .308 .154

PF 285 264 201 250

PA 274 267 372 350

W 8 6 5 4

L 4 6 7 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .667 .500 .417 .333

PF 292 249 263 231

PA 216 235 278 297

PF 464 298 279 237

PA 317 214 277 300

PF 329 300 237 269

PA 303 281 297 362

PF 312 285 217 261

PA 230 157 285 340

PF 326 323 294 289

PA 287 332 305 366

PF 340 297 275 279

PA 186 197 247 278

W L T Pct Denver 10 2 0 .833 Kansas City 9 3 0 .750 San Diego 5 7 0 .417 Oakland 4 8 0 .333 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 7 5 0 .583 Philadelphia 7 5 0 .583 N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 .417 Washington 3 9 0 .250 South W L T Pct New Orleans 9 3 0 .750 Carolina 9 3 0 .750 Tampa Bay 3 9 0 .250 Atlanta 3 9 0 .250 North W L T Pct Detroit 7 5 0 .583 Chicago 6 6 0 .500 Green Bay 5 6 1 .458 Minnesota 3 8 1 .292 West W L T Pct x-Seattle 11 1 0 .917 San Francisco 8 4 0 .667 Arizona 7 5 0 .583 .417 St. Louis 5 7 0 x-clinched playoff spot Thursday's Game Jacksonville 27, Houston 20 Sunday's Games Atlanta at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Washington, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Miami at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at New England, 1 p.m.

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

Tennessee at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Seattle at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Monday's Game Dallas at Chicago, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12 San Diego at Denver, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15 Philadelphia at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

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

Chicago at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

New England at Miami, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 4:05 p.m.

Arizona at Tennessee, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans at St. Louis, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16 Baltimore at Detroit, 8:40 p.m.

BCS Standings List Team Pts 1. Florida St. .9948 2. Ohio St. .9503 3. Auburn .9233 4. Alabama .8539 5. Missouri .8428 6. Oklahoma St. .7629 7. Stanford .7069 8. South Carolina .7037 9. Baylor .6623 10. Michigan St. .6529 11. Arizona St. .5833 12. Oregon .5321 13. Clemson .5201 14. N. Illinois .4812 15. LSU .4213 16. UCF .3858 17. Oklahoma .3808 18. UCLA .3506 19. Louisville .2630 20. Duke .2252 21. Wisconsin .1988 22. Georgia .1143 23. Fresno St. .1006 24. Texas A&M .0995 25. Texas .0666

Pvs 2 3 4 1 5 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 6 14 17 19 18 22 20 24 15 NR 16 21 NR

USA Today Top 25 The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 30, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Florida State (58) 12-0 1546 2 2. Ohio State (4) 12-0 1462 3 3. Auburn 11-1 1437 5 4. Alabama 11-1 1333 1 5. Missouri 11-1 1315 6 6. Oklahoma State 10-1 1248 7 7. Baylor 10-1 1100 8 7. South Carolina 10-2 1100 9 9. Michigan State 11-1 1037 11 10-2 1034 10 10. Stanford 11. Clemson 10-2 853 4 12. Oregon 10-2 843 12 13. Arizona State 10-2 765 18 14. LSU 9-3 720 15 15. Oklahoma 9-2 660 17 16. Louisville 10-1 625 16 17. Central Florida 10-1 572 19 18. Northern Illinois 12-0 547 20 19. UCLA 9-3 473 22 20. Duke 10-2 402 24 21. Wisconsin 9-3 266 14 22. Fresno State 10-1 215 13 23. Cincinnati 9-2 167 25 24. Texas 8-3 149 NR 25. Texas A&M 8-4 121 21 Others receiving votes: Miami (Fla.) 47; Georgia 41; Vanderbilt 18; Iowa 13; Marshall 13; Southern California 10; Washington 6; Minnesota 4; Virginia Tech 4; Notre Dame 3; Ball State 1.

AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 30, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. Florida St. (58) 12-0 1,498 2 2. Ohio St. 12-0 1,418 3 3. Auburn (2) 11-1 1,387 4 4. Alabama 11-1 1,294 1 5. Missouri 11-1 1,281 5 6. Oklahoma St. 10-1 1,197 7 7. Stanford 10-2 1,067 8 8. South Carolina 10-2 1,066 10 9. Baylor 10-1 1,020 9 10. Michigan St. 11-1 1,002 11 11. Arizona St. 10-2 843 13 12. Oregon 10-2 815 12 13. Clemson 10-2 813 6 14. LSU 9-3 690 15 15. UCF 10-1 621 17 16. N. Illinois 12-0 596 18

17. UCLA 9-3 510 22 18. Oklahoma 9-2 503 20 19. Louisville 10-1 482 21 20. Duke 10-2 348 24 21. Wisconsin 9-3 299 14 22. Texas A&M 8-4 186 19 23. Texas 8-3 156 NR 24. Fresno St. 10-1 124 16 25. Georgia 8-4 111 NR Others receiving votes: Cincinnati 45, Southern Cal 28, Miami 26, Notre Dame 26, Iowa 23, Vanderbilt 16, Washington 6, Minnesota 2, N. Dakota St. 1.

College Schedule College Football Schedule All Times EST (Subject to change) Saturday, Dec. 7 EAST Memphis (3-8) at UConn (2-9), 1 p.m.

South Florida (2-9) at Rutgers (5-6), 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH Conference USA championship, Marshall at Rice, Noon Southern U. (8-4) vs. Jackson St. (7-3) at Houston, 2 p.m.

SEC championship, Missouri (11-1) vs. Auburn (11-1), at Atlanta, 4 p.m.

Louisiana-Lafayette (8-3) at South Alabama (56), 8 p.m.

ACC championship, Duke (10-2) vs. Florida St. (12-0), Charlotte, N.C., 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Big Ten championship, Ohio St. (12-0) at Michigan St. (11-1), at Indianapolis, 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Oklahoma (9-2) at Oklahoma St. (10-1), Noon UCF (10-1) at SMU (5-6), Noon Texas (8-3) at Baylor (10-1), 3:30 p.m.

SWAC championship, Jackson St. (8-3) vs.

Southern U. (8-4), at Houston, 2 p.m.

FARWEST Pac-12 championship, Stanford (10-2) at Arizona St. (10-2), 8 p.m.

Mountain West championship, Utah St. (8-4) at Fresno St. (10-1), 10 p.m.

FCS PLAYOFFS Second Round Fordham (12-1) at Towson (10-2), 1 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (11-2) at Montana (10-2), 2 p.m.

New Hampshire (8-4) at Maine (10-2), 2 p.m.

Tennessee State (10-3) at Eastern Illinois (111), 2 p.m.

Furman (8-5) at North Dakota State (11-0), 3:30 p.m.

South Dakota State (9-4) at Eastern Washington (10-2), 4 p.m.

Jacksonville State (10-3) at McNeese State (102), 7 p.m.

Sam Houston State (9-4) at Southeastern Louisiana (10-2), 8 p.m.

Prep State Finals OHSAA Football Playoffs State Championship Games Thursday, Dec. 5

Div. III Akron St.Vincent-St.Mary 34, Trotwood 0 Friday, Dec. 6

Div.VI Kirtland 44, Haviland Wayne Trace 16 Div. IV Youngstown Mooney Clinton-Massie Div. II: Cleveland Glenville (13-1) vs. Loveland (14-0) Saturday, Dec. 7 Div.V Columbus Bishop Hartley (13-1) vs.Coldwater (12-2), 11 a.m. at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Div. I Mentor (13-1) vs. Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (13-1), 3 p.m. at Canton Fawcett Stadium Div. VII Glouster Trimble (14-0) vs. Maria Stein Marion Local (14-0), 7 p.m. at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium

Basketball

NBA Standings

National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 8 12 .400 — Philadelphia 7 12 .368 ½ Toronto 6 11 .353 ½ Brooklyn 5 14 .263 2½ New York 4 13 .235 2½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 14 5 .737 — Atlanta 10 10 .500 4½ Washington 9 9 .500 4½ Charlotte 8 11 .421 6 Orlando 6 12 .333 7½ Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 17 2 .895 — Detroit 9 10 .474 8 Chicago 8 9 .471 8 Cleveland 6 12 .333 10½ Milwaukee 3 15 .167 13½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 15 3 .833 — Houston 13 7 .650 3 Dallas 12 8 .600 4 Memphis 9 9 .500 6 New Orleans 9 9 .500 6 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 16 3 .842 — Oklahoma City 13 4 .765 2 Denver 11 7 .611 4½ Minnesota 9 10 .474 7 Utah 4 16 .200 12½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 13 7 .650 — Golden State 11 8 .579 1½ Phoenix 10 9 .526 2½ 9 9 .500 3 L.A. Lakers Sacramento 4 12 .250 7 Thursday's Games New York 113, Brooklyn 83 L.A. Clippers 101, Memphis 81 Chicago 107, Miami 87 Friday's Games Milwaukee at Washington Philadelphia at Charlotte Denver at Boston Cleveland at Atlanta Orlando at New York Golden State at Houston Oklahoma City at New Orleans Toronto at Phoenix Utah at Portland L.A. Lakers at Sacramento Saturday's Games Denver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Indiana at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Portland, 10 p.m.

Sunday's Games Boston at New York, 12 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Houston, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Toronto at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Hockey

NHL Standings National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 18 9 3 39 82

Whitworth doesn’t mind move All-Pro tackle could stay at guard position And Whit, having to move to a different position and still being able to do what he does, it helped us out."

Whitworth split time between tackle and guard in his first three seasons from 2006-08, moving around because of injuries. He settled in at left tackle in 2009 and has started every game there.

He found it challenging to change spots during a game, even though he knew what he was supposed to do at guard.

"It's a completely different position and really everything happens very different than it does at tackle," Whitworth said.

"So it's an adjustment but having played it before, I did have some experience.

It had been a long time.

Definitely as the game went on, felt more confident doing different things."

He'll be more comfortable there on Sunday after practicing at guard this week.

"It will definitely be more beneficial to have a week to practice it," he said.

The Bengals' running game has been inconsis-

tent, but they need to get it smoothed out heading into their December schedule. They have three games in Cincinnati and one in Pittsburgh.

"We figure the last four games, we have an opportunity for four badweather games," Gruden said. "So establishing some kind of running game is going to be important to keep the clock moving, keep our defense off the field and try to get something."

The Bengals aren't sure whether they'll have right guard Kevin Zeitler, who missed the past two games with an injured right foot.

He was held out of practice on Wednesday. Their depth on the line and Whitworth's versatility gives them several options against the Colts.

"With Whit's versatility and unselfishness, we can play him anywhere and be pretty good," Gruden said.

Coach Marvin Lewis has declined to say how he'll configure the line on Sunday, though he says he's comfortable with Whitworth playing guard next to Collins at tackle.

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One less headache for Browns this week Campbell cleared to play Sunday BEREA (AP) — Jason Campbell's headaches are gone, and for the moment, so are Cleveland's pains at quarterback.

Campbell, who sat out last week's game with a concussion, has been cleared by an independent neurologist to play and will start on Sunday when the Browns visit New England.

His return is a huge relief to the Browns, who are also without parttime starter Brandon Weeden because of a concussion and were facing the prospect of starting either quarterback Caleb Hanie or Alex Tanney — both signed in the past week — against the Patriots and defensive-fixated coach Bill Belichick.

Campbell's comeback has taken some pressure off.

"He's going to help us," linebacker D'Qwell Jackson said. "He's played well when he was healthy, and he's shown he can be a trooper and take a pounding and still come back. I'm happy for him, and he's going to give this team a big boost."

Weeden sustained a concussion last week and has been ruled out Sun-

day. Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said he hasn't decided if Campbell's backup will be Hanie or Tanney.

Campbell practiced for the second straight day on Friday, and following the workout inside Cleveland's field house said he's ready to resume what has been a "roller-coaster season" for him and his teammates.

"I feel great," said Campbell, who was injured on Nov. 24 on a blindside hit by Pittsburgh cornerback William Gay. "Our training staff has done an outstanding job taking the protocols seriously and making sure that before you get back out on the field that you're 100 percent ready to go.

"I had a great two days of practice."

Campbell said he suffered the second concussion of his NFL career — the other was in 2011 — when he was blasted in the face mask by a blitzing Gay, who also caused a fumble that the Steelers returned to Cleveland's 4-yard line.

Campbell doesn't believe Gay's hit was a "cheap" shot.

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Offensive coordinator Jay Gruden thinks that Whitworth's willingness to move is a good example for others on the team.

Whitworth was picked for his first Pro Bowl last season.

"That's a great thing about Whit, he's a great leader and a Pro Bowl left tackle and it might affect his Pro Bowl status but he doesn't care, he just wants to help the team win," Gruden said. "And that's what we need around here."

The line shuffling didn't seem to bother the Bengals, who rushed for 164 yards against the Chargers.

"Those guys just stepped up," running back Giovani Bernard said.

"That's the biggest thing about football these days: Once one guy goes down, you have to have somebody to step up and fill in.

(Collins) did that for us.

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The Pro Bowl left tackle got shifted inside the Bengals line when left guard Clint Boling tore a knee ligament during a 17-10 win in San Diego on Sunday. Whitworth might just stay at the guard spot when the Bengals (8-4) host the Indianapolis Colts (8-4) on Sunday.

It's a move that Whitworth embraces. He played guard earlier in his career and excelled at the position. Tackle Anthony Collins would start next to him.

"At tackle, it's a lot more light feet and dancing per se than at guard," Whitworth said on Wednesday. "At guard, it's more of a mauling position. It's a physical, strong, violent position. A lot of things you can do at guard, you're not allowed to do at tackle. You can't grab and throw guys, you can't really drive on guys

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Breakdown At one point, I became homeDear Edge: Your nephew less, and my parents took me does indeed have a problem, in. But I became ill and needed but you cannot force your major surgery. While recoverparents to address it. Your job ing, my brother’s son came over Annie’s is to protect your children. If often and would constantly pick Mailbox that means keeping them away on my sons. My parents did from your brother, your parents, Kathy Mitchell your nephew or anyone else, nothing. & Marcy Sugar then that is what you do. If the One day, I heard my youngest son screaming, and when I nephew molested your son, checked, I saw my 10-year-old nephew you could report the situation to the hurting him and trying to molest him. authorities.

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You mentioned in your response that her new husband may be controlling and trying to isolate his new bride. I want to emphasize this point, especially because the woman is young and may have no experience with this type of controlling person. Please tell “Miami” to try to keep in touch with her friend by email or phone and let her know she is there for her.

This same thing happened to a dear friend. Her new husband was wonderful to her before marriage, but afterward turned into a control freak who isolated her from her family and friends. We were trying to get her out of this toxic situation, but before we could do anything, he threatened her with a gun, and it accidentally went off, and she died. -- Cautious in Michigan

Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013: This year you will go with the flow of the moment more easily than you have in the recent past. You could become involved in a cause of some sort. You often will spend time with friends and associates.

If you are single, you easily might meet someone through this activity; however, you are unlikely to get involved in a major relationship before summer. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy each other’s company, but you also love being with your friends. You often are seen smiling together. AQUARIUS knows how to turn boring into exciting.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH At some point today, you will want to join a friend for some fun, whether it’s a treedecorating party or simply coming up with gift ideas for a difficult person. Be careful with a temperamental partner who has very different ideas.

Tonight: Where the action is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Take a stand. You will want to finish a project before you relax. For some of you, this responsibility could involve an older friend or relative. For others, it might involve work from your job. Tonight: Avoid lecturing someone, even if you are dying to speak your mind.

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HHHH Make phone calls to loved ones at a distance. You might want to discuss their gift preferences, as you are not with them every day. On the other hand, they might prefer getting together for a visit. Tonight: Get tickets to a holiday concert, or buy a Christmas CD. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH A partner might be controlling. You could experience some uproar on the homefront, which might just be dragging in the tree to decorate it. Make an effort to allow others to have their say. You tend to dominate family matters. Tonight: With a favorite person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You’ll want to be more convivial and go along with others’ wishes. Make time for just you and the apple of your eye. Feelings flow, whether you’re under mistletoe or just relaxing at home together.

Tonight: Go along with a friend’s request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Learn to juggle your busy schedule. Avoid doing any impulse shopping. If you do, hold on to the receipts, just in case you change your mind.

Go for a walk, get into the mood of the season, but avoid the stores. Center yourself.

Tonight: Complete a project at home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Mars enters your sign and creates a likelihood that diplomacy will fly out of the window in the next few weeks.

You are likely to express your feelings, which could shock some people who think they know you. Get in some exercise to lessen your stress.

Tonight: Very playful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might choose to suppress your feelings in order to maintain a more eventempered mood. Understand what is happening between you and someone else. Be careful, as holding in hurt feelings could turn you into a volcano when you finally let go.

Tonight: Stay close to home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You are likely to say and do what you want. Don’t be surprised if a close friend turns your day upside down with plans that he or she has for you. Why have words when you could choose to be flattered? Clear out an errand or two if possible. Tonight: Let the party begin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You easily could wonder what is going on with an older friend, relative or someone you have put on a pedestal.

You might see how much this person is passionate about the holidays, as he or she barks out orders. Be polite. Tonight: Treat a close loved one to dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Someone at a distance will reach out to you and demonstrate his or her caring. You might beam from ear to ear, which could draw

others to you. You have a lot of energy; direct it toward getting some of your holiday errands or projects done. Tonight: Find your friends for a little fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Know that you might need some time just for yourself. Explaining that to a loved one could take talent, but know that it is necessary.

Take some time to clear up a problem. At the same time, try to get through some personal matters. Tonight: Lie low.

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Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born in Pike County, Ohio on July 30, 1956, to the late Clellie Eugene Hart and Faye Fish.

Leroy is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Tom Seibert of Troy, Tracy and Derick Cruea of Troy; three grandchildren; three brothers and sister-in-law, Ron Wilson of Florida, Bill and Kim Williams of Sidney, Chris Early of Texas; four sisters and brother-in-law, Charlotte Hicks of Bradford, Cheryl

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Leroy was a graduate of Bradford High School.

He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 43, VFW Post 5436, AMVETS Post 88, Troy Eagles 971, and Redmen Lodge 222, all of Troy.

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Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m.Sunday at the Bridges-StockerFraley Funeral Home, Covington. Private burial.

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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ohio Wildlife Center, 6131 Cook Road, Powell, OH 43065. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley. com.

White Dove open house postponed PIQUA — Due to the incoming winter storm, the White Dove Circle of Light open house scheduled for today has been postponed until the end of the month, on a date to be announced.

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N.C. and Cindy Kay Leffel (Steve) of Troy; sister, Peggy Delmar and niece, Deborah Delmar Dupree of Auburn, Ala.; six grandchildren (and spouses) and nine greatgrandchildren, Matt Ridge (Kim) and their children, Noah, Joshua, and Leah Ridge; Jennifer Zapadka (Michael) and their sons, Alex and Sam Zapadka; Daniel Ridge (Jess) and their children, William and Frances Ridge; Chris Kirk (Angela) and their children Jacqueline and Marshall Kirk; Ben Ridge (Heather); and Kathryn Leffel.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at Baird Funeral Home, 555 N. Market St., Troy, on Monday, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Magin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at the Casstown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 53 South Norwich Road, Troy, OH 45373.

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TROY — Barbara Ann (Dewey) Weeks, formerly of Troy, entered the place her Lord and Savior had prepared for her on Dec. 4, 2013. There she joined those family members who preceded her passing: her parents, Charles R. Dewey and Anna Mae (Dieffenderfer) Dewey, sister, Betty Mae Dewey, aunt, Eva Dewey, who was like a second mother to her, and her husband of 63 years, James D. Weeks .

Barbara was born on May 2, 1928, in New Vienna. She was a stayat-home mom, later beginning a job at Heise Realty in Troy for four years. After that she was employed as a secretary at Hobart Corporation, retiring in 1985. She then worked eight summers as a part-time clerk in the city of Troy Auditor’s Office.

Barbara enjoyed cooking and entertaining, shopping, going on fishing trips, and traveling with family and friends.

But her pride and joy was her family.

She is survived by daughters, Sue Ann Ridge (Greg) of High Point,

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Keep your finances in check this holiday season Have you ever entered the New Year financially strapped because you spent more than you intended to over the holidays? If so, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are steps you can take today to help avoid “paying the piper” when the credit card bills arrive in January.

• Write down the names of everyone on your gift list. This includes family members, friends, business associates, household service providers and so on. It may be helpful to create your list after you’ve determined how much you’re comfortably willing to spend on gifts this year. This way, you can keep your list controlled to a certain number of people and be more critical of those gifts that may not be crucial.

• Set a budget and stick to it.

Assign an affordable dollar amount to each recipient category, for example your spouse, parents, nieces and nephews and children. If something they desire costs more than what you’ve budgeted, ask someone else to go in on the gift with you or give the recipient a gift certificate that they

can apply toward the item they desire. a free “ship to store” option to help • Discuss your approach to holiday stretch your holiday dollars. spending with your spouse, signifi• Check out your local dollar store. cant other or partner. If your money You can often find high quality gift personalities and approach to holiday bags, bows, ribbon and tissue paper gifts differs greatly, look for com- for cheap. If possible, go earlier in mon ground and agree to compromise the season when the selection is at to enable you to stay on its best. track financially. If you’re • Control holiday party worried your partner will costs. Gifts aren’t the only spend too much from expense during the holiyour shared account, talk day season. Parties are about how overspending another, especially if you over the short-term on host one. To help reduce the holidays will affect costs, send out electronic your day-to-day finances invitations and host the and long-term goals. event with a friend to • Comparison shop for split the costs. It also Craig W. Mullenbrock the best price. Thanks to helps to keep the menu CFP ® the Internet and mobile simple – and ask others to device scanners, comparibring something to share. son shopping is quick and easy — and If you’re serving alcohol, offer a sigwell worth your time. If you’re making nature drink instead of stocking a full an online purchase, take a moment to bar or ask guests to bring a bottle of search for coupon codes for the site their favorite wine. you’re purchasing from. Doing so can • Keep your holiday receipts togethamount to some savings. Also, if free er. This makes it easier for you to shipping isn’t available, see if there’s track your expenses and stay within

your budget. It also makes it easy to locate a receipt if you find an item at a significantly lower price elsewhere and want to return or exchange your original purchase.

Staying on track with your finances during the holidays is all about being realistic about what you can afford. It may be tempting to overspend, but it’s important to think about the impact that doing so may have on your overall financial situation. Consider working with a financial advisor who can help you save money during the holiday season and throughout the year so you can work towards your short- and long-term financial goals.

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New mortgage rules taking effect in 2014 will set the bar for allowable debt ratios. These rules will apply to FHA and conventional loans alike, though in different ways and at different times.

In short, many borrowers with debt-to-income ratios above 43% will be shut out of the mortgage market. Here’s what you need to know.

Definition: The debtto-income ratio (DTI) compares the amount of money a person earns to the amount he or she spends on recurring debts. For example, if I spend half of my monthly income on my various debts, I have at DTI ratio of 50%. My combined debts eat up half of my income.

These ratios have always been an important part of the mortgage qualification process.

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had their own internal guidelines land cutoff points for debt ratios.

But it’s about to become standardized across the industry.

FHA Caps Debt Ratio at 43% for Certain Borrowers FHA loans are incredibly popular these days.

The FHA’s market share peaked in 2009. Back then, credit was tight for conventional mortgage loans. So many home buyers had little choice but to use the FHA program, with its easier qualification criteria.

But a new rule announced by HUD recently could make FHA loans harder to obtain in 2014. The new rule has to do with credit scores and debt-toincome ratios. In short, borrowers with scores below 620 will have their debt ratios capped

at 43%. Ratios above rules. Collectively, these that level could result rules are known as the in disqualification of a qualified mortgage, or mortgage application. QM. They are schedIf a mortgage applicant uled to take effect in has a credit score below 2014. In short, a quali620, and DTI ratio above fied mortgage is a home 43%, it will send up a loan that meets certain red flag in the FHA’s criteria designed to minautomated imize risk. u n d e r w r i tThe debting system to-income (TOTAL ratio is one Scorecard). of those criAt that teria. time, the According lender must to CFPB, manually QM loans review the “g e n e r ally a p p l i c a n t ’s Kathy Henne will be profile to see vided to if there are RE/MAX realtor people who any offsetdebt-to -income ting factors. Borrowers have who fall into this range ratios less than or equal may have a hard time to 43%. This cap on debt qualifying for FHA insured consumers are loans. only getting what they Consumer Financial can likely afford.”

Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a new set of mortgage

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The federal government is drawing the line at 43%, and this will trickle down to the primary mortgage market where loans are made.

Borrowers are Not Powerless. Here’s the bottom line to all of this. Borrowers who are planning to apply for a mortgage in 2014 need to review their debt –toincome ratios. The FHA rule for DTI ratios is already taking affect.

The qualified mortgage rule will take effect in 2014.

What does this mean to you as a borrower? It means you need to see where you stand right now, before applying for a loan. And the sooner the better! If your total DTI ratio is above 43%, you’re in the “red zone.”

If your ratio if much higher than 43%, you should work on lowering it. There are two ways to bring that number down.

You can either increase your income or reduce your debt. For most people, the second option is more realistic. If it were so easy to elevate your income, you would have done it by now!

Make a conscientious effort to pay down your debts, starting with those high-interest credit cards. You’ll sleep better at night, and you’ll have an easier time getting a mortgage loan when the time comes. If you are considering buying a home, now is the time to do it!

Kathy Henne is a RE/MAX realtor, she can be reached at (937) 778-3961 or visit www.KathyHenneTeam.com for more information.

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However, the Monte Carlo was not the only recent donation, Krogman was working on a 1966 Cherokee airplane that was being stored at the Sidney airport.

“We’ve got the engine out of it, our class is rebuilding it right now,” explained Krogman as he touched on the aerospace program at the Center that was implemented just three years ago.

This was the first operational

plane donated as parts and pieces have been donated in the past, along with a flight simulator.

“We’ve had some really unique donations,” continued Krogman as the school was the recent recipient of a World War II 500-volt generator that was used by the Navy for communication devices, too. The original owner was unable to find a home for it and refused to trash it, thus

it found its way to the school.

“We want to get it running and see how it works.”

Since the school does not advertise the need for donations it relies heavily on word of mouth.

“We have customers that come in and out, the other resource is our advisory board members,” said Krogman who was guiding the tour towards some truly large donations.

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