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fers and warm words from the state’s pre-eminent practitioner of tea party politics.

“I don’t want to be overconfident,” said the Republican front-runner. But increasingly, he was talking about his plans for challenging President Barack Obama in the fall, not his primary foes of the moment.

Running out of time, his GOP rivals showed no sign of surrender.

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City offices will close for MLK Day PIQUA — Piqua City offices will be closed on Monday to allow city employees to observe Martin Luther King Day. Garbage, refuse, and recycling collections will not be made on Monday.

Monday through Friday collections will be one day late with pick up on Saturday for Friday’s pick up.

The city urges all customers to place their conMIKE ULLERY/STAFF PHOTO tainers at their usual Piqua police cruisers spotlight a vehicle that led officers on a chase through the south side of the city late collection points the Tuesday night. evening before for early pick-ups the following day.

Piqua man, his grandmother charged after late-night incident

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney boards his campaign plane in Bedford, Mass., Wednesday as he travels to South Carolina the day after winning the New Hampshire primary election.

Democratic Congressman John F. McKinney of Piqua attended President BY WILL E SANDERS Abraham Lincoln’s Get- Staff Writer tysburg Address.

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Parsons was arraigned in Miami County Municipal Court on the charges Wednesday morning. He remains behind bars at the Miami County Jail because his offenses make him not bondable due to his warrant.

Police also charged Parsons’ grandmother, Mary A. Danes, 66, of Piqua, with a felony count of obstructing justice, a felony. Danes was arraigned on the charge

Wednesday but was given a recognizance bond.

Both grandson and grandmother will have preliminary hearings later this month in municipal court.

A third subject, a 17-year-old male Piqua juvenile, was charged with fleeing, obstructing official business and underage consumption.

According to the Piqua Police Department, an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop at about 11 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Wood and Weber streets after a vehicle being driven by Parsons violated speed limits and ran several stop signs. However, the hazardous conditions prevented the police officer

BY JENNIFER RUNYON For the Daily Call COVINGTON — The Covington Exempted Village Board of Education met Wednesday night with many items on the agenda.

Superintendent Dave Larson updated the board on the possibility of a building project with the Ohio School Facilities Commission.

District leaders are not eliminating the OSFC building project as an option and Larson said a meeting is scheduled with a member of the OSFC to review changes to the Ohio Revised Code that may make a future project easier to achieve.

Larson also shared that the district will be adding the StudentWatch Suite.

The suite, by WORKS International, includes a behavior management system. Covington personnel are already using Public School Works in the EmployeeSafe Suite by the same company for safety training to meet requirements.

The new technology will allow for bullying to be reported online. It also works with the Dazzle program the district uses which will allow parents

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YWCA Piqua to host celebration

Montgomery County in the prosecutor’s office, was elected Dayton Municipal Court judge and also was elected for two terms as FOR THE DAILY CALL Montgomery County Common Pleas judge. Rice was appointed PIQUA — The fourth annual by President Jimmy Carter as YWCA Piqua judge of the U.S. District Court M a r t i n for the Southern District of Ohio Luther King and most recently has served as Day Commuchief judge of the U.S. District nity CelebraCourt for the Southern District of tion will be Ohio. held at 1 p.m.

This past fall, Rice received the Monday, with Citizen Legion of Honor Award, featured an award for voluntary service to s p e a k e r the Dayton community. Rice was Judge Walter RICE acknowledged as a champion of Rice. peace, inclusion and civil rights Rice has previously served in whose impact has been region

wide according to Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce President, Phil Parker.

“We are very pleased and honored to have Judge Rice as our keynote speaker for this annual community celebration to honor Martin Luther King,” said Leesa Baker, executive director of the YWCA. Other community participants include Wilder Intermediate students, Camille and Cameron Brown from Wilder Intermediate School, the Rev. Kazy Blocher Hinds, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian

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Church, Elder Brian T. Hamilton pastor of Transformed Life Church and former Piqua resident, and Joseph Taylor, currently serving as music director at the Greater Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dayton.

The event is sponsored by the YWCA Racial Justice Reading Circle and is free and open to the public.

The YWCA is handicap accessible.

For more information, stop at the YWCA at 418 N. Wayne St., call 773-6626 or e-mail info@ywcapiqua.com.

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Covington Continued from page 1 to be contacted. The suite rewards positive behavior as well and keeps record of the students throughout their entire time at Covington.

“We think it will provide a more seamless transition between buildings,” Larson said, adding that if a student has a problem in seventh grade and then again in high school, the high school principal would be able to see the details of the problem and how it was dealt with in seventh grade. “It gives us the ability to have data behind what’s working and what’s not,” Larson said.

The suite will cost the district $4, 196 for the first year. The cost for subsequent years will be $3,000 plus $2,995 for the EmployeeSafe Suite for a total of $5,995.

Board members also got an update on the two buses purchased from Georgia. The first bus is expected to be complete this weekend and will undergo inspection after that. Work will then begin on the second bus.

Larson also shared that he is still working with the district’s former insurance company regarding storm damage to all the buildings’ roofs. One

from continuing the chase.

A short time later, a hitskip accident was reported in the 200 block of First Street and responding officers found Parsons again and attempted to stop the vehicle, said Piqua Deputy Chief Tom Steiner.

Parsons and the juvenile sped away along Staunton Street before turning onto Wyndham Way, which comes to a

company viewed the roofs and said not much hail damage was seen while another company saw more. All involved will meet today to discuss the findings.

The 2012-13 school calendar was approved at the meeting. This calendar has the first day of school being Aug. 22 and the last day being May 24.

Like this year’s calendar, next year’s doesn’t have a full week for spring break.

Larson said this was done to allow school to be out before the weather gets too hot and because it allows for more preparation before state achievement testing. Parents will be asked to provide feedback about this type of setup at the end of this school year.

Prior to the regular meeting, the board held an organizational meeting during which new member Jon Furrow took the oath of office. Also during this meeting, Dr. Dean Pond was re-elected president and Brad Hall was re-elected vice president.

Board members also decided to change their meeting dates to the third Thursday of every month rather than the third Wednesday as is currently. The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held at 6 p.m.

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dead end. Their car went into a field, then Parsons and the juvenile fled the scene, Steiner said.

The juvenile was found hiding behind some trees and authorities were able to later track down Parsons, but not before his grandmother, Danes, provided false information, according to police reports.

No injuries were reported as a result of the police chase.

Piqua City Schools news PIQUA — The following events and programs are taking place in Piqua City Schools: • The Piqua City School District Board of Education held their organizational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5. Bob Luby was elected president of the Board for 2012 and Andy Hite was elected vice president. Additional board members are Mimi Crawford, Frank Patrizio and Lori Webster. Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Government Complex, Commission Chambers, 201 W. Water St., Piqua.

The dates for 2012 Board of Education meetings are as follows: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 21, April 26, May 23, June 28, July 19, Aug. 23, Sept.

27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.

• The Piqua High School Show Choir, The Company will host the 29th Annual Show Choir Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. Seventeen choirs

from three states will compete from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The top six choirs will then compete in the finals from 7:30-11 p.m. Piqua will perform at 10:30 p.m. to cap off the evening.

Tickets will be available at the door.

• Congratulations to the following Nicklin Learning Center students chosen as “Star Students” for January for demonstrating good manners: Kalei Evans, Parker James, Garrett Wilcox, Ben Lavey, Ayden Smith, Jayden Harvey, Lilly Kaye, Grace Nickles, Keegan Bates, Elijah Edwards, Jackson Lyman, Alex Perez-Klohe, Kellidawn Hollis, Helen Vlahos, Aaliyah Poling and Matthew Wilczek.

First lady: Training being boosted to treat military RICHMOND, Va. (AP) First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday told military members and veterans that more medical schools are teaming up to boost training and research on brain injuries and posttraumatic stress disorder.

Obama told an audience at Virginia Commonwealth University that 105 U.S. medical schools and 25 schools of osteopathic medicine are bolstering their efforts to train students in treating brain injuries, PTSD and other mentalhealth issues affecting

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service members.

To that end, the American Association of Medical Colleges and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine have pledged to devote research, education and clinical care to address military service members’ specific health care needs.

The initiative is part of the Joining Forces campaign, an effort by the first lady and Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, to focus on issues that affect veterans and their families.

Vonna E. Foster PIQUA — Vonna E. Foster, 89, formerly of 1236 Marwood Drive, Piqua, died at 8 : 1 2 p . m .

Mond a y , Jan, 9, 2012, a t Koester PavilFOSTER ion.

She was born Dec. 23, 1922, in Piqua, to the late George Logan and Petete (Kerns) Stutsman. She married George O. Foster who preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter Karen Seger of Piqua; two grandsons, Lt. Col. Todd Seger, USAF, Maj. Brad Seger USAF;

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four great grandchildren; and a sister Marlyn Stewart of Piqua. She was preceded in death by a brother Doral Stutsman.

Mrs. Foster was a 1941 graduate of Piqua Central High School and worked at the former Crosby Drug Store in Piqua.

A service to honor her life will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Friday at the Forest Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.

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

Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

TROY — Winston Bal- half brothers, Eric and lard Estes, 75, of Troy, Mark Robinson.

He graduated from Troy passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at his resi- High School in 1954 and he was a member of First dence.

He was born Aug. 10, United Church of Christ, 1936, in Covington, to the Troy and the Miami Red late Andrew C. Estes and and White Club. Winston Elizabeth (Mauchamer) enjoyed unlimited hyCarnahan. He was mar- droplane racing, football ried Dec. 15, 1957, to at Miami University of Roberta S. Hines and she Ohio, was an avid reader and devoted family man. survives.

Other survivors include He was retired from Ernie two sons, Chris and Chad Green IND. of Brookville.

A funeral service will be Estes of St. Charles, Mo.; two grandchildren, An- held at 12 p.m. Saturday (Kristin) and at Fisher-Cheney Futhony Megan; great-grandchild, neral Home, Troy, with Eli; brother-in-law, Merle the Rev. Allen Marheine Welty of Troy; half broth- officiating. Visitation will ers, Andy Jo (Margaret) be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Estes of Troy, Steven the day of the service. InEstes of Troy and John terment will be at River(Karen) Robinson of side Cemetery, Troy.

Contributions may be North Carolina; and halfsister, Diane Kautz of In- made to one’s favorite charity. Condolences may diana.

Winston was preceded be expressed to the family in death by sister-in-law, at www.fisher-cheneyfuBRADFORD — Darrel Sarge. Darrel was pre- Ramona Welty; and two neralhome.com.

E. Francis, 74, of Brad- ceded in death by his ford, died at his residence mother, Velma Francis Tuesand sister, Debbie Meyer.

WEST MILTON — Jones of Englewood, Mary d a y , Darrel was a 1956 gradJan. 10, uate of Bradford High Genevieve (Miller) Mott, Chaney of Compton, Ky. 2012.

School and retired from 78, of West Milton, passed and Maureen Davidson of He is Hobart Corp. He enjoyed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, Jackson, Ky.; special s u r motorcycle riding, travel- 2012, at her residence friends, Ann and Shirley.

She was a member of vived ing, walking the dogs and surrounded by her loving the American Legion Auxby his spending time with his family.

She was born Aug. 8, iliary 487, VFW 8211 and wife of family. His life was about enjoyed bingo, gardening, 5 3 his family and being a 1933, in Clayhole, Ky. She was preceded in fishing, mushroom huntyears, dedicated Dad and death by her parents, ing and attending garage A l i c e FRANCIS Grandpa.

FranMemorial service will French Shade and Isabel sales.

Funeral services will be cis; son, Mark and Patty be held at 4 p.m. Saturday (Neace) Combs; husbands, Francis of Houston; two at Stocker-Fraley Fu- Malcom Ray Miller and held at 10 a.m. Saturday daughters, Ann Francis neral Home, Bradford, Dave Mott; granddaugh- at the Hale-Sarver Famand Jayne Anderson of with Pastor Lance Elliott ter, Heather; brothers, ily Funeral Home, 284 Piqua and Susan Francis officiating. Burial will fol- Shade, Nathan and Bed- N. Miami St., West Milton and Sandy Daniels of Bal- low at Harris Creek ford; sisters, Margaret, with Pastor Robert Kurtz Merle, Edna, officiating. Burial will foltimore, Md.; three grand- Cemetery, Bradford. The Ruby, low at Miami Memorial children, Jordan, Logan, family will receive friends Maude and Patsy.

She is survived by her Park, Covington. and Mason Francis; sister 3:30 p.m. Saturday until children, Gary Lawson Friends may call from Darlene and Tom Hill; time of service. two brothers, David and Memorial contributions and Sally Stanley of West 4-8 p.m. Friday at the fuNora Francis; Dan and may be made to Hospice of Milton,Tommy and Amy neral home.

If so desired, contribuMarla Francis, as well as Miami County, P.O. Box Lawson of Bellbrook, Brenda and Charles Mor- tions may be made to Hoshis loyal companion, 502, Troy, OH 45373. ris of West Milton, LaV- pice of The Miami Valley, erne and John Clark of 46 N. Detroit St., Suite B, Piqua, Patty Miller of Xenia, OH 45385-2984 or WEST MILTON — held at 12 p.m. Friday at Covington; nine grand- Dialysis Center, UVMC, Roger Allen Chambliss, the Hale-Sarver Family children; 13 great-grand- 3130 N. County Road, 2566, of West Milton, passed Funeral Home, 284 N. children; sisters, Myrtle A, Troy, OH 45373. away Monday, Jan. 9, Miami St., West Milton.

2012, at Orlando Regional Friends may call Friday Medical Center, Orlando, one hour prior to the servFla. ice (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at TROY — Joseph Calvin his home. He was diagFuneral services will be Hale-Sarver.

Kennedy, 58, of Troy, nosed with liver cancer in passed away at 9:43 p.m. May 2009, and given Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at about one year to live but Death notice his residence after an ex- he lived by faith, knowing his life was in God’s TROY — Pauline Wright, 69, of Troy, passed away tended illness.

He was born on June 2, hands. at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at Miami Valley 1953, in Belem, Para, Joseph received his Hospital, Dayton, after an extended illness.

Services are pending through Baird Funeral Brazil and he came to the master’s degree in music.

United States to register He was a priest and a real Home, Troy. his birth for U.S. citizen- estate broker. He worked ship. He returned to Brazil with Master Hand Minwhen he was eight years istries the last years of his old and entered the semi- life and served the Lord lot of hot buttons for me nary to start his path to with his voice, singing in Continued from page 1 about balancing the the first Southern primary budget, and frankly I’m a the priesthood. In 1994, he many churches in the state with a fresh attack on little concerned about the inherited four nieces when area.

A service will be held at his business career and a few Republicans who have his brother and sister-innew television ad painting criticized some of what I law died in an automobile 4 p.m. Saturday, at Troy him as a flip-flopper on consider to be free market accident and he brought Gospel Tabernacle with them back to the U.S. the Rev. Ray Horton and abortion. Said former Penn- principles here.”

In 2006, he developed Pastor Rich Baker officiatsylvania Sen. Rick SantoDeMint has been lobbied rum, “South Carolina is heavily by several of the stomach cancer and lost ing. Interment will be in going to be different. It is presidential contenders his business. In 2008, he Miami Memorial Park, wide open for anyone.” eager for his endorsement lost his home, automobile, Covington.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry and has so far chosen to re- everything. He made his Memorial contributions drawled his way through a main neutral. Still, the re- way north, lived under a may be made to the Masbusy campaign day, dis- marks by a man who has bridge, in three aban- ter Hand Ministry, 694 playing a Southern attrib- sometimes taken the tea doned buildings and was Sherwood Dr., Troy, OH ute that Romney, the party’s side in clashes with take to the Buckeye 45373. former Massachusetts gov- the Republican establish- House, then to St. Friends may express ernor, could not hope to ment sent a clear signal Joseph’s. It is then when condolences to the family match. that Romney was to be his church became his through www.bairdfunerBut on the morning after viewed as worthy of supfamily and Troy became alhome.com. a solid win in New Hamp- port. shire, Romney got help The day’s events marked from two unlikely sources. the unofficial start of a 10Policy: Please send obituary notices by eTexas Rep. Ron Paul, day campaign that includes mail to editorial@dailycall.com or by fax to (937) who ran second in New a pair of televised debates, 773-4225.

Hampshire, chastised Gin- millions of dollars in televiDeadlines: Notices must be received by 6 grich and Perry for criticiz- sion ads and the first comp.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Friday, and by 4 p.m. ing the front-runner’s petition of the year in a on Monday for Tuesday’s online edition. experience as a venture state with high unemployQuestions: Please call Editor Susan Hartley capitalist whose firm ac- ment, a major military at (937) 773-2721, ext. 207 if you have questions quired, slimmed down and presence and a large popuabout obituaries. then spun off existing com- lation of evangelicals. panies, often earning large profits in the process.

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Bitter cold, snow in forecast A cold front brings in a push of Arctic air for the second half of the week. Temperatures will crash this afternoon and evening, and rain changes to snow as the winds also increase. Wind chills will likely be in the single digits Friday morning. An inch or two of accumulation is possible as we head into Friday. High: 40 Low: 37.

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January temperatures in the 40s and 50s have made “Unsafe Ice” signs all but unnecessary at Garbry Big Woods and other Miami County Parks. However, that could soon change, more winter-like weather is expected later this week. See forecast elsewhere on this page.

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Eldred leaves legacy of steady growth

BY KATIE YANTIS Ohio Community Media kyantis@tdnpublishing.com TROY — With a smile on his face and a token of recognition in his hand, one area leader said his goodbyes Friday.

Miami County Park District Executive Director Jerry Eldred handed over the reins of the park district with the turn of the new year and was thanked for all the smiles he provided to county residents throughout the past two decades.

After serving 33 years in parks and recreation, Eldred decided it was someone else’s turn and handed over the title to Scott Myers, who is the former superintendent of the Piqua City Parks and Recreation Department.

Eldred was born and raised in Pennsylvania near the New York state border but graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in natural resources, and received a master’s degree from the University of Akron.

He said he started out with the City of Alliance Parks and Recreation Department. From there he went to a park district in Illinois. While he was doing what he wanted, there was something that wasn’t quite right for Eldred in his career.

“I was working for a special park district but I always wanted to work at a park district in Ohio,” Eldred said.

He found out about the position with Miami County parks and said that he automatically applied.

“I was fortunate enough to get hired, it’s what I always wanted to do since coming to Ohio,” Eldred said.

He said his interest in the outdoors and the natural resources field began back in his days in Pennsylvania with his brother.

“The interest started because of my brother Dean,” he said. “He used to take me and do all kinds of outdoor things, hunting, fishing. That’s when I got my appreciation started for the great outdoors and natural resources.”

Throughout the last 20 years, Eldred said one of the biggest accomplish-

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Janeen Selanders offers a hug to Jerry Eldred, during a retirement ceremony Friday. “He’s like my third child,” Selanders said. Eldred has retired after serving 33 years in the parks and recreation field.

Beyond voting and plan- of time fishing and travelments he looks back on with a smile is one he had ning new projects, every ing. He also added with a a vision for when coming job offers its benefits and laugh that he would be stresses. Eldred said his “dropping in at the parks to the district.

“What I wanted to do reasons for getting up and to check out things going was I really wanted to see going to work everyday wrong,” and being a member of the community. a hands-on environmental were evident.

New Executive Director “Walk outside and take education program,” Eldred said. “The children a look,” Eldred said with a Scott Myers said he is forhave textbooks and can smile. “It’s just a wonder- tunate to have been learn from all of them but ful setting. And both past taught by Eldred to follow there are so many benefits and present employees. I in his footsteps.

“Jerry was a wealth of of actually going out in na- have had great staff memture and having fun. Chil- bers in this park district knowledge and support,” dren need to know what and without them the dis- Myers said. “I can’t thank the outdoors are about and trict would not be where it him enough for all he has done. I had a lot of learnhave a good appreciation is today.”

He also said the ever- ing I had to do. He’s very for them; we have done a changing schedule from smart and I am hoping great job doing that.”

He said while the pro- day to day offered its joys that I have gained some of that knowledge.” gram was his vision, he as well.

Looking forward, Myers “There was always difcredits his staff for making ferent things going on and said residents can expect it a reality.

Another project he said there are always different to see continued excellence is still in the works but things coming up,” he said. from the district and the State Rep. Richard improvements that will has also become a reality Adams was present at the continue to be made. is “free play areas.”

“As we move forward, He used one example celebration to recognize that is north of the Twin Eldred for his handwork Jerry has left a great Arch Reserve. There, chil- and dedication to the legacy and we will be endren and even adults are county during his time hancing that with new opportunities,” Myers said. not restricted to the paths served.

He said residents can “You have given freely of and structure that are in your time and abilities far look forward to a current some parks.

“I want them to be able from what was expected,” project being rounded out in the next few years. to go out and skip rocks, Adams said.

“We are looking at getAdams announced that climb trees, and hopefully in the future we can look during Eldred’s time at ting the bike trail comat doing those types of the park, the acres under pleted in the next two to things at our other facili- the park district’s owner- three years,” he said. ties. Kids need to become ship increased from 705 to “Then it will extend all the way from Piqua to the active and enjoy nature.” around 2,036.

As Adams finished his Montgomery County line.”

Above everything durFor himself, well, Myers ing his time with the park recognition, he announced district, Eldred said it was a resolution passed in said he has some of his a necessity to thank the honor of his work. In true own goals.

“I hope I can develop residents of the county Eldred fashion he interwho use and support the jected with “it actually great leadership, this is a passed?” making all those great staff and they dedistrict’s parks.

“It’s the voters that present share in laughter. serve great leadership,” ElNow, the “House Daddy” dred said. “I believe it is allow us to do all that,” Eldred said. “We have seen as he said he is now called one of my strengths and I increased support and at home, is going to con- hope to provide great provotes. If we didn’t have tinue enjoying life. He said grams and opportunities that support by the public, there will be time at the for the citizens of Miami condo at Lake Erie, plenty County.” we wouldn’t be here.”

Devers honored by Miami County Historical Society PIQUA — The 2011 Miami County Historical and Genealogical Society Heritage Award was presented to Piqua resident Glenn Devers at its annual meeting in November.

The award is presented to any individual who is a Miami County resident

and who has made an outstanding contribution of historical or genealogy significance to the world, country, state or county.

Devers received the award for his work with Mission: Veterans to DC, a group that helps World War II veterans see their memorial in Washington,

D.C. at no cost to veterans.

This group was founded by Devers in 2007, and has just completed its ninth biannual bus trip in October.

Their scope now includes Korean and Vietnam veterans as well as World War II veterans.

These bus trips are now

being organized all over the country as a result of Devers and his committee leading the way. He also was named the national coordinator of chartered bus trips for Honor Flights in February 2008, and was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens’ Hall of Fame in May 2009.

Age: 5 Birthdate: Jan. 12, 2007 Parents: Jeff and Bridget Hughes of Piqua Grandparents: Dennis and Susan Hughes of Sidney, Richard and Celia Shell of Waverly and the late Michael Barker Great-grandparents: Alice Hunter of Dayton and Fern Helton Bandy of Mallory Hughes Waverly

Erianna Jones Age: 10 Birthdate: Jan. 12, 2002 Parents: Steve Jones of Piqua and Tracey Jones Whitcomb of Cincinnati Grandparents: Larry and Peggy Jones of Piqua and Don and Anita Thomas of Piqua Great-grandparents: Dick and Janet Kolker and Clarence and Roberta Haney, all of Piqua Erianna Jones

Piqua Catholic set anniversary event PIQUA — Piqua Catholic School is in search of its alumni and former employees to help celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary.

Piqua Catholic’s Athletic Boosters has the welcome mat out for what promises to be a weekend of “laughter, reminiscing and camaraderie,” said athletic director Pam Canady. “We want to bring together all people who have been a part of this milestone.”

In 1987, an agreement was signed between St. Mary and St. Boniface churches to merge elementary schools to form Piqua Catholic School.

“The weekend of events is a wonderful opportunity to bring together members of Piqua Catholic School and both supporting parishes,” said principal Sister Mary Alice Haithcoat.

The fun starts on Friday, Feb. 17 at Brel-Aire lanes with a night of bowling and “some good oldfashioned competition,” Canady said. “We anticipate a full house.” The

event is open to the public.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Saturday is being coined “a slam dunking time as most of the activities take place on the new basketball court,” said boosters president Juli Smith. There will be an Alumni Basketball Tournament with co-ed teams, a 3 on 3 competition, a free-throw contest, and hot-shot contest. “You can register as a team or an individual and we will put you on a roster,” Smith said.

Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Church at 5 p.m. followed by a social hour in the North Street Campus cafeteria.

Canady says anyone affiliated with Piqua Catholic School, past and present, is invited to the weekend of events.

The school plans other activities throughout the year to celebrate 25 years of excellence.

For more information or to make reservations, contact the school at 7731564.

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Ohio eyes consumer protection ith 2012 under way, I am experiencing a bit of disbelief in realizing that my first full year in the legislature is behind me. Balancing time between Tipp City and Columbus can often be challenging, but the past year has exceeded my expectations in a multitude of ways. Whether it is working alongside my colleagues at the Statehouse or spending time with the hard-working residents of Ohio’s 5th Senate District, my desire to serve the people of our state is renewed each and every day.

In January of last year, the 129th General Assembly came to order with a very important charge: recovery.

Bringing real recovery to residents and businesses throughout Ohio remains the cornerstone of our legislative agenda. Though times continue to be hard for so many in our community, I am confident that our work is already having a positive impact throughout Ohio.

Still, it is an unfortunate truth that families across the state are struggling each day to combat the negative affects of job loss, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. In light of increasing consumer debt levels and recent changes to the federal bankruptcy statutes, I have introduced legislation aimed at regulating debt settlement companies. Currently, there are no regulations regarding the operation of these companies BILL BEAGLE in Ohio. While many compa- 5th District Ohio Senate nies exist with the best interests of consumers in mind, this lack oversight has given birth to a number of unscrupulous operators who take advantage of our state’s residents.

Senate Bill 251 is a bipartisan effort to provide greater protection to Ohio consumers and much-needed oversight to the debt settlement industry. Joint-sponsored by Senator Tom Sawyer (D – Akron) and supported by the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC), the bill allows for companies to negotiate unsecured debt only and prohibits them from negotiating mortgages, auto loans, and similar agreements. All debt settlement companies would be required to be licensed and bonded through the Ohio Department of Commerce. Additionally, the Department of Commerce would have the authority to penalize companies in lieu of reported improprieties.

Under the plan, the manner by which fees are calculated would be conducted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission and consumer remedies set forth by the Consumer Sales Practice Act will also be provided.

Thus far, 14 states have introduced legislation similar to Senate Bill 251 and 2011 saw the passage of such measures in Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and Missouri.

The recession of recent years has dramatically altered the day-to-day lives of too many Ohioans. From the Dayton region through Columbus and into Northeast Ohio, the past several years have been marked by families having to bear added financial strain. Senate Bill 251 is an honest attempt at evening the playing field for our state’s residents and fostering greater financial stability.

I look forward to working with Senator Sawyer and colleagues from both sides of the aisle in seeing that this legislation ultimately becomes law and that long-needed protections are afforded to Ohioans.

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Commentary

Santorum not bad, just drawn that way

president to launch a naick Santorum is tional lecture campaign after your birth (we get way too much of control, according that from the current to a recent article in commander in chief) on Salon, which speculates so intimate an issue, it that the surging candimust be said that his date for the Republican view is not as fringe-orinomination could make ented as it is portrayed. contraceptives of any Obviously, he is informed KATHRYN LOPEZ kind illegal, if he were by his Catholic faith here. elected president.

Columnist But in recent years, we’ve The piece has whipped up a predictable frenzy on the Internet, seen the testimony of women who realwith one commenter labeling the ize the damage that contraception has Catholic Church a “cult.” The problem done in their lives, in their relationwith these headlines and comments is ships. One New York magazine cover story marking the anniversary of oral that they are untrue.

What Santorum has said is that the contraceptives included the following: 1965 Griswold v. Connecticut Supreme “The Pill didn’t create the field of inferCourt decision was a bad precedent, bad tility medicine, but it turned it into an law. It declared a constitutional right for enormous industry. Inadvertently, indimarried persons to use contraceptives. rectly, infertility has become the Pill’s Writing for the majority, Justice William primary side effect.”

The family unit is one that can help O. Douglas declared that “specific guarantees in the Bill of Rights have penum- keep us out of poverty and keep us bras, formed by emanations from those healthy and happy. It’s worth boosting, guarantees that help give them life and and the changes that law and technolsubstance” and that “various [of these] ogy have made in our lives are part of that discussion. Contraception may not guarantees create zones of privacy.”

Santorum’s is a perfectly sound opin- be the priority of the commander in ion, as evidenced by the opaque ver- chief, but let’s not pretend it’s irrelevant biage quoted above. What is it about his to who we are and where we are going views that always cause the left to as a people. This president’s administration, mandating health-care coverage mount a hysterical scare campaign?

It has something to do with courage for contraception and sterilization, cerof conviction and public witness. In this tainly hasn’t taken this into consideraage of overhyped faux tolerance, those tion.

During his near-victory speech in who use the word tend to harbor an enthusiasm only for the tolerance of their Iowa, Santorum said: “God has given us own views. Santorum is a threat be- this great country to allow his people to cause he not only believes countercul- be free, has given us that dignity betural things, he not only lives them, but cause we are a creation of his. We need he will talk about them publicly and de- to honor that creation. And whether it’s the sanctity of life in the womb or the fend them.

Many of these headline foofaraws dignity of every working person in were fueled by his words to a blogger America to fulfill their potential, you earlier this week, when he said that as will have a friend in Rick Santorum.”

His career has been characterized by president, he would talk about the “dangers of contraception.” But when a mix of approaches: He has used the pressed on what exactly that meant, he levers of government and the powerful has made expressly clear that he be- platforms available to those in the publieves this is not an issue for legislation. lic square, highlighting and encouraging Some of us were keen on hearing others to bolster that God-given dignity.

President Obama talk more about the It’s not the creepy thing it’s portrayed crucial role of fatherhood, given that it as; what’s unsettling is the insistence on forms such a compelling part of his bi- caricaturing him as some sort of shrill Sen. Bill Beagle serves the people of Ohio’s 5th Senate ography. Not shockingly, a president Puritan bogeyman.

District, which includes Miami County and portions of Santorum would be a friend to sex- eduIn this campaign, Santorum has not Montgomery and Darke counties. cation programs that provide something been lecturing about so-called social isother than condom handouts, that are sues. But he gets asked about them, and not so much about naively pretending he answers honestly. Can’t we be honest teens will never have sex if lectured to too? enough, but about giving them a Kathryn Lopez is the editor-at-large of healthy respect, as one program puts it, National Review Online (www.nationalfor themselves and others.

And there’s something else worth not- review.com). She can be contacted at ing: While it wouldn’t be wise for the klopez@nationalreview.com.

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Where to Write Public officials can be contacted through the following addresses and telephone numbers: ■ Lucy Fess, mayor, 5th Ward Commissioner, ward5comm@piquaoh.org, 615-9251 (work), 773-7929 (home) ■ John Martin, 1st Ward Commissioner, ward1comm@piquaoh.org, 773-2778 (home) ■ William Vogt, 2nd Ward Commissioner, ward2comm@piquaoh.org, 773-8217 ■ Joe Wilson, 3rd Ward Commissioner, ward3comm@piquaoh.org, 778-0390 ■ Judy Terry, 4th Ward Commissioner, ward4comm@piquaoh.org, 773-3189

■ City Manager Gary Huff, ghuff@piquaoh.org, 778-2051 ■ Miami County Commissioners: John “Bud” O’Brien, Jack Evans and Richard Cultice, 201 W. Main St., Troy, OH 45373 440-5910; commissioners@comiami.oh.us ■ John R. Kasich, Ohio governor, Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 644-0813, Fax: (614) 466-9354 ■ State Sen. Bill Beagle, 5th District, Ohio Senate, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215; (614) 466-6247; e-mail: SD05@sen.state.oh.us

Excerpts of recent editorials of interest from Ohio newspapers: The Columbus Dispatch Former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is a good choice to head the nation’s new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but the manner of his appointment by President Barack Obama is so constitutionally and legally questionable that it could make it difficult for Cordray to do his job.

Obama installed Cordray as director using a “recess” appointment. Such appointments are constitutionally permissible when the Senate is not in session to confirm nominees. But the Senate was not in recess when Obama made the appointment.

Obama justified the move by arguing that the Senate session was a pro forma matter whose only purpose was to deny him the opportunity to make recess appointments. This is true.

But it is a maneuver grounded in the Constitution.

One would expect Obama, as a former constitutional-law professor, to understand and respect constitutional limits. They are intended to prevent precisely the kind of power grab he made on Jan. 4. …

An agency set up to prevent abusive practices shouldn’t be set up using an abusive practice. And an honorable public servant such as Richard Cordray deserves better than to be used as a political pawn.

——— The (Toledo) Blade Every 20 years, Ohio voters decide whether to authorize a citizens’ convention that would update the state constitution or even write a new one. The next opportunity to revisit Ohio’s fundamental law will come this November.

Ohioans should prepare themselves to take advantage of it.

The last time voters invoked the option was in 1912. That year, a constitutional convention approved such useful measures as the initiative and referendum, which enable voters to enact laws directly and to affirm or repeal laws passed by the General Assembly.

Over the past century, though, Ohioans have repeatedly rejected statewide conventions in favor of various blue-ribbon panels that proposed constitutional changes to lawmakers and ultimately to voters. There is such a body this year the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission, composed of 12 state legislators and 20 other Ohioans whom the lawmakers will appoint.

The panel will be in business for the next decade.

Commissioners deserve every opportunity to pursue the thorough reforms that Ohio’s constitution, enacted in 1851, needs. But if they show an unwillingness or inability this year to do that job, then voters will have to take the process into their own hands.

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Sun shines again for Woody Allen after ‘Midnight in Paris’ DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES — The chimes may have tolled midnight in Paris, but in Hollywood, it’s the dawn of another career revival for Woody Allen after his biggest hit in decades and a new round of awards accolades.

How much will the success of “Midnight in Paris” change the filmmaker’s career? Not one bit, says Allen.

In nearly 45 years of alternating between toast of the town and yesterday’s news, Allen has barely deviated from a simple formula: make a movie a year on an economical budget and avoid the show business baubles — counting box-office grosses, obsessing over reviews, glad-handing for awards — that would distract from his routine.

“I’ve managed to avoid over decades the hit-flop syndrome,” Allen said in an interview during a recent trip to Los Angeles, where he and his Dixieland jazz band wrapped up a six-city tour. “Most filmmakers work in that spectrum, and they have the pluses and minuses.

They get the delight and pleasure out of a great hit, and they love the awards, they love the parties, the opening-night parties, the premieres. The box-office returns are heady for them, and they love it. But when something doesn’t work, very often, they have trouble getting money for their next picture.

“I’ve never had that problem. I’ve never had their joys or their lows. I’ve just sort of existed since 1968 making films kind of on a low flame, burning on a low flame. And that’s fine, because the fun for me is to make the picture.”

By the time the romantic fantasy “Midnight in Paris” began packing theaters last summer, Allen was on to the next film, preparing to shoot his ensemble comedy “Nero Fiddled” in Rome. He had put “Midnight” behind him, but his love letter to Paris was charming critics and fans like no other Allen film had done in ages.

A clever romp examining people’s perpetual discontent with modern times, the film stars Owen Wilson as an American writer whose yearning for the 1920s Paris of Hemingway and Fitzgerald gives him a chance to spend some quality time with his idols.

Allen may not have been counting the grosses, but the rest of Hollywood was as “Midnight in Paris” became the independent-

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In this Dec. 29 file photo, Woody Allen, director of the film, “Midnight in Paris,” is photographed during an interview in Beverly Hills, Calif. In nearly 45 years of alternating between toast of the town and yesterday’s news, Allen has barely deviated from a simple formula: make a movie a year on an economical budget and avoid the show business baubles that distract from his routine. film success of the year with $56.4 million domestically and well over $100 million worldwide.

The film has four nomiat Sunday’s nations Golden Globes, picked up an original-screenplay nomination for the Writers Guild of America Awards and brought Allen his first Directors Guild of America nomination since 1989’s “Crimes and Misdemeanors.”

Already the recordholder with 14 writing nominations at the Academy Awards, Allen seems likely to pad that total and possibly pick up his first Oscar directing nomination since 1994’s “Bullets Over Broadway” and first best-picture nomination since 1986’s “Hannah and Her Sisters.”

“Woody Allen still has a lot to say, and he’s as prolific as ever, and he’s at another peak,” said Michael Barker, co-president of Sony Pictures Classics, which released Allen’s last three films, among them “Midnight in Paris,” and is putting out “Nero Fiddled” this summer. “Look at ‘Midnight in Paris.’ It’s one of the freshest, mostoriginal screenplays imaginable. It’s a fantasy film with no special effects.”

No special effects, that is, except rhapsodic images of Paris — a city 76year-old Allen says he would consider moving to if his wife were not set on remaining in Manhattan

— and the latest in a long line of magical casts the filmmaker has assembled over the decades.

Roles in Allen’s films have brought Oscars to Diane Keaton, Michael Caine, Dianne Wiest and others, while 1977’s “Annie Hall” won best picture, director and original screenplay. Allen also won a screenplay Oscar for “Hannah and Her Sisters.”

Even with such awards success, Allen talks about his films as though they’re a lightweight body of work.

“I’m still trying to make a great film, and that goal keeps me going,” Allen said. “To keep trying to make something that I feel could play alongside films that I consider great.

If there was a festival in a theater, and they were showing 12 films, and they were showing ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘The Bicycle Thief,’ that I could have one of mine in there with it, and they would say, ‘Oh, yeah, that’s one of the 12.’”

Recent Allen films such as “Whatever Works” and “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger” left fans and critics indifferent. But his movies almost always find enough of an audience domestically and overseas to make their money back on modest budgets of generally less than $20 million.

And Allen occasionally scores a mini-hit like “Match Point” or “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” two

of the seven films he has shot in Europe in recent years after decades of shooting mainly in Manhattan.

The upcoming “Nero Fiddled” is another light comedy, told through four simultaneous story lines, and it marks Allen’s first time on screen since 2006’s “Scoop.” He co-stars with Penelope Cruz, who won an Oscar for “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Roberto Benigni, Greta Gerwig, Judy Davis and Alison Pill.

Allen is trying to decide between another light comedy and a more serious idea for his next film, which he plans to make this summer. Whichever he settles on, he’s thinking about shooting it in the United States.

For all the neuroses he displays on screen, Allen likes to point out that he comes from a long-lived family, with parents who both lived well beyond 90.

Allen can see himself continuing his film-a-year routine at 86 or even 96.

“If my health holds out and if people want to keep financing my films, why not?” Allen said. “It’s not rocket science. I mean, it’s not such a Herculean task. You’re talking about a film a year. That’s like saying to a cab driver, ‘You want to do 10 fares a year?’ I’m not doing a film a month or some ridiculous thing.

“We’re also pampered in show business, you know.

Guys work these enormous schedules — lawyers, teachers, doctors, they work around the clock all year long. In show business, what is it to do a film? It sounds like a lot, but it isn’t.”

If money or audiences for his films ever dried up for good, Allen said he could not imagine “sitting home and just twiddling my thumbs.” Rather than retiring, he said he might write for the theater or work on a novel.

“But I feel that’s older man’s work. A film — while I have the vitality and the strength and the backers, why not make them?” Allen said. “If you have something to say and a good idea, the age is irrelevant. If I saw myself, cut to me in my 90s and I’m making these films that drone on and nobody sees them and they’re utterly irrelevant to everybody, that’s pointless.

“But if I make a film and it entertains people and they like it? If I made ‘Midnight in Paris’ — I mean, there’s no reason I couldn’t make that same film, if I had the health, 20 years from now.”

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Woman uninterested in marriage gets pressure from family DEAR ABBY: I am a very feminine 23-year-old woman who lives at home with my father. I am completely uninterested in getting married or having children now or in the future. I don’t believe it’s the end of the world to be a woman and not want children, but my dad and my grandmother act as though I’m abnormal. Dad says he blames himself for “failing to raise me right.”

He also blames himself for the fact that I’m not interested in guys. The thought of being intimate with a guy is disgusting to me. I identify as mostly asexual, although I have had passing infatuations with women. Dad takes this personally like HE is responsible for my desires, or lack thereof. Grandma is worse. She constantly makes excuses to my male friends about how I’m just “not ready yet” and that they should be “patient.”

Abby, I know nothing I say will change their minds, but is there something I can do to make them understand they didn’t fail? This is who I AM. How can I end the guilt trip and keep the peace?

— BORN THIS WAY IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR BORN THIS WAY: People who have no sexual feelings are asexual. People who are attracted to members of the same sex are gay, and they, too, are born that way. It has nothing to do with the way they are raised.

You cannot live your life trying to please your father and grandmother, and you have nothing to apologize for. If you need help explaining why you are the way you are, contact PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), an organization that can provide you with literature that will explain it to them. You can find more information at www.pflag.org.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37year-old wife and mother of three. My mother visits us when she’s in town during work-related trips, so it’s not like she’s around all day, thank heavens.

But when she’s here she

ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

Advice constantly corrects my children (ages 8, 14 and 18) and instructs my husband and me how we should spend our money.

She also doesn’t like it when I swear (which I usually don’t do unless she’s around) or mention what I think of people she has sent my way who have burned me.

By the time she leaves — usually four days — I am so stressed and emotional that I cry at the drop of a hat. I cannot, nor do I want to, continue to have her here when she doesn’t respect my rules. I respect her rules when I visit her home.

Obviously, there is much more, but I’m stressed to the max and nearly at the point of being done. Abby, can you give me any pointers to deal with this?

— VISIT OR NOT? DEAR VISIT OR NOT?: After you have calmed down, and before your mother’s next “raid,” write her a letter. Explain that while you love her, her visits are taking a significant emotional toll on you. Say she is welcome as long as she refrains from correcting your children because that’s YOUR job.

Say also that she must stop telling you what to do with your money and correcting your language because you’re an adult now.

Remind her not to send any more people your way, and why. If she can accept those terms, she’ll be welcomed with open arms.

Some people need ground rules spelled out for them, and your mother appears to be one of them.

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

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

Solve it

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

■ Contract Bridge — By Steve Becker

It’s magic four spade tricks, discarding a club from his hand.

These plays shed considerable light on the matter after West shows up with four spades. The four spades, added to the six clubs and ace of hearts West has already turned up with, account for 11 of West’s original 13 cards. When South next leads a heart to the ten and West follows suit, he learns that West was dealt at most one diamond.

Declarer is finally ready to tackle the diamonds and starts by cashing the king. When West produces the ten, South is in business. He plays another diamond from dummy, and if East follows suit with the seven, South finesses the eight, knowing that it will win

WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION

since West cannot have another diamond.

Observe that East can’t foil declarer by playing the nine instead of the seven. In that case, South wins with the queen and returns to dummy with a heart for another diamond lead through East’s J-7.

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He has 11 sure tricks, and his only chance for a 12th lies in scoring four diamond tricks instead of

three.

Ordinarily, South would have to find the diamonds divided 3-3 to achieve this objective. But here, if he plays correctly, declarer can make four diamond tricks even though the suit is divided 5-1. Moreover, he can accomplish the feat without seeing East’s hand.

South wins the club lead with the king and plays the king of hearts.

Let’s assume West takes the ace and continues with the jack of clubs, dummy winning with the ace as East discards a heart.

At this point, declarer has no idea how the diamonds are divided or how he will ultimately fare.

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Amish won’t budge in buggy dispute Men refuse to put safety sign on vehicle

BY DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. — On Jacob Gingerich’s farm in western Kentucky, there is no phone or electricity for his family of 12 children.

He even sees putting an orange safety triangle on their black horse-drawn buggy as a violation of the simple and pious life his Amish faith requires.

He and other Amish men in rural Graves County have become scofflaws for not using the reflective signs, ignoring state law, disobeying orders from a judge and even going to jail for not paying fines.

To Gingerich and others in the conservative Amish community known as Swartzentruber, using the bright reflective symbol amounts to blasphemy.

They consider it garish and believe they should rely on God, not symbols, for protection on the highway.

“We try to lead a simple,

plain life,” Gingerich said from his workshop as blue and navy shirts and pants fluttered on a clothesline outside. “Putting that orange triangle on the back of our buggy would not leave our buggies plain anymore.”

He and seven other Amish men were sent to jail in September for a few days for refusing to pay fines related to vehicle sign violations. A ninth Amish man avoided jail time when a local resident paid his fine. At least two other Kentucky counties, Grayson and Logan, have recently summoned men into court for driving unmarked buggies. A court date on Thursday could land more in jail.

A group of Swartzentruber Amish who recently met with an Associated Press reporter at Gingerich’s farm fear they would be treated as outcasts by other Swartzentruber communities around the country if they use the safety triangles.

Many Amish use the triangles with little objection, but Swartzentruber is a breakaway order that follows even stricter rules on modesty, humility and behavior than other

DYLAN LOVAN/AP PHOTO

In this photo taken Dec. 8, an unmarked Amish buggy rides on U.S. 45 near Mayfield, Ky. A group of conservative Amish in Graves County have refused to hang an orange reflective triangle on their buggies, putting them at odds with police.

Amish. from the orange triangles, struck from behind by an said Gingerich “If we go ahead and put and courts in Wisconsin, SUV. The buggy did not Swartzentrubers, just as it on, the other groups of Minnesota and Michigan have a reflective triangle, they have for decades, will the Amish in other states, have sided with the reli- though the family was not continue to refuse to hang they would shun us,” said gious freedom argument. a part of the Swartzentru- the triangles or pay fines.

Joe Stutzman, another But Kentucky authori- ber order. Several other Graves District Judge man who has been jailed. ties say using the orange fatal collisions with Amish Deborah Crooks has set a The issue over triangles triangle is still the law. buggies happened in the Thursday deadline for outhas come up before in “We feel that the reflec- U.S. last year, though it’s standing fines against the other states with Amish tive triangle is the best not clear in each case nine men, which means populations. Ohio, New way, at least right now, to whether reflective trian- Gingerich and others York and Pennsylvania be able to see those slow- gles were used. could be sent back to jail. have allowed exemptions moving objects on the The Kentucky Court of Gingerich owes more than road,” said Dean Patter- Appeals ruled in June that $600 in fines and court son, a spokesman for the the Amish would not be costs.

Kentucky State Police. excused because the law “If we would go ahead Patterson said authori- “serves as a condition to and pay the fine, I think ties sympathize with the utilizing a certain privi- we would be working Amish’s religious argu- lege: the use of state against our own religious ment, but “we still incor- roads.” The Kentucky beliefs,” Gingerich said. porate them into the Supreme Court plans to “We will not pay the court traveling public, so we hear the case. to prosecute us for our recan’t pick and choose who Recorded violations of ligious beliefs.” cycle of indifference and we want to protect. We the law are rare in KenGingerich keeps a file criticism. Love doesn’t also have to protect them. tucky, according to data cabinet drawer full of wait for the other person Collisions of motor vehi- obtained by the AP. Of 89 court papers on his farm. to act. Love takes the ini- cles with Amish buggies violations in the last five One is a 2004 letter from tiative. Spouses who wait are often fatal. In Novem- years statewide, 57 were Cunningham, the Graves for the other one to start ber, a teenager using a in Graves County, accord- County Attorney, who said giving kind affirmative harness-type horse car- ing to data compiled by the Amish buggies could words and actions often riage was killed in central the state Administrative use gray reflective tape end up in the divorce Kentucky when he was Office of the Courts. and hanging lanterns. courts.

According to an old saying, “The happiest wife is not the one that marries the best man, but the one who makes the best of the man she marries.” The same is true for a happy husband. He makes his wife a better person.

The Bible says, “Do not (a division of Sleep City Bedrooms) be deceived….a man reaps what he sows.” (Galatians 6:7) A husband who constantly belittles his wife’s appearance and criticizes her actions is likely to find himself married to a defeated, wilted person.

Likewise, a wife who fails to build up her husband will likely discover that he is becoming less and less what she hoped he would be.

The Bible commands us to “encourage one another STARTING AT and build each other up.”

(I Thessalonians 5:11) to Keeping God’s Word starts at home, with one’s spouse.

Only People need affirmation most from those they care about the most. Not just Offers A Lifetime once in a while, but many Warranty On times a day.

Frames & Seat

The language of love is not words but action Some years ago, two young persons, engaged and in love, attended a downtown theater. As they sat together, hand in hand near the front, waiting for the movie to start, someone suddenly screamed, “Fire! Fire!”

Smoke began to fill the building. There was a stampede towards the exit. The young man led the pack and was the first one out. Most of the others eventually made it to safety, but 40 persons perished in the flames.

The young man searched anxiously for his beloved. Finally he found her, threw his arms around her, and said, ”I hope you didn’t get hurt. I was so worried for your safety.”

But she did not return the embrace. She answered his words of concern with icy silence. As they walked toward her home, he went to great lengths to state his love and devotion. She didn’t reply. When they got to the gate of her home, she took the diamond off her third finger, placed it in his hand, and walked on, alone.

She never spoke or gave him a reason. She didn’t have to. What had he done? Nothing, nothing at all.

PAUL JETTER Columnist Love dies when people do nothing. The language of love is not words but action. Even good marriages cannot survive without loving acts of kindness.

Unfortunately, many husbands and wives take each other for granted.

They are like the man who, when asked why he never told his wife of his love, said, “I told her I loved her when I married her. She knows that I haven’t changed my mind.”

Husbands and wives who are unhappy with one another can do something about it. They can begin to build each other up through positive words and affirming actions.

However, all too often their frustrations instead lead to critical words and abusive actions, which further destroys the beauty in one another.

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S M O KS IEG N A L S FCCLA members to compete at state

BY ISAAC HALE Staff Writer FCCLA is currently preparing to compete at the state level. Lauren Seman is running for a state officer position of FCCLA and other members are prepping for the S.T.A.R. Competition. As a state officer one gets to represent Ohio FCCLA as a whole, develop leadership skills, help plan state activities, and be a role model for students. “Being able to run for a state officer is quite an honor,” explains FCCLA adviser Abby Frilling.

The S.T.A.R. competition will also be a focal point of the FCCLA students.

S.T.A.R. stands for Students Taking Action for Recognition. This competition entails multiple competitive events that students can take part in at the state and even national levels. Events for the S.T.A.R. competition can include projects such as community service projects, investigating careers, working with children, and promoting FCCLA. If a student achieves a high enough score, that student will then advance to the national level. Lauren Seman explains that she hoped to, “achieve leadership opportunities and become a more wonderful person” by running for office.

“Success in these events will hopefully make people more aware of FCCLA and get more student involvement in our chapter,” Frilling said.

FCCLA stands for Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America and it is a national leadership organization that is completely run by students.

Frilling elaborates that, “FCCLA is an organization where students can develop leadership skills, learn critical and creative thinking, interpersonal communication, and prepare for adulthood.” All students have to do to join this invaluable organization is take a FCS course and pay their dues. The Piqua chapter of FCCLA is affiliated with Upper Valley Career Center.

“I enjoy FCCLA because it is a wonderful opportunity to meet new students and create new ideas with them,” Seman said.

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Things to do before the world ends: Resolutions for 2012

BY HANNAH GOODWIN Staff Writer Students at Piqua High School were asked what their New Year’s resolutions are for this year. Here are some of the things they said:

BAILEY MANNING

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“To do better on grades.”

Maddie Brinkman, senior

“To become friends with someone I usually wouldn’t care for.”

Nancy Garcia, freshman

“To do better in Spanish class.”

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“To get good grades.”

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Piqua Show Choir to hold Invitational

BY SUMMER LITTLEJOHN Staff Writer Piqua Show Choir, The Company, is hosting a home town competition in Piqua, called the Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. The choir students serve as hosts for the multiple show choirs coming in to compete and are also behind the scenes to make sure everything is running smoothly.

They escort the groups around all day and some students work on the stage.

There are 17 choirs from 15 schools attending the event;

some familiar schools include Lehman High School, Troy High School, Milton-Union High School, Wapakoneta High School, and Beavercreek High School.

Tom Westfall, director of The Company stated, “This is the one chance the community gets to see Piqua perform in a competition setting.”

He goes on to say, “I thank all parents and alumni volunteers who make the day run smoothly, it takes a lot of volunteers to run this competition.”

Piqua’s scoring style is called “Olympic style scoring” where five judges are in the day and evening, then the highest and lowest scores are dropped, leaving the three average scores. During the finals there will be six groups left to compete.

The Invitational goes on from 8-11 p.m.; Piqua’s Show Choir performs at 10:30 p.m.

The ticket sales for the day show are $5 for students and $8 for adults.

Evening ticket sales are the same, and the wristband for the whole day is $13.

The McDonald’s Student of the Week for the week of Jan. 9 is Bailey Manning. Manning is a sophomore at Piqua High School and is the daughter of Julie and Mike Manning.

She was nominated by Rick Claprood, one of the business teachers at Piqua High School. Manning was nominated for good behavior and showing responsibility inside the classroom.

“What an outstanding student. She is always on task and completes assignments with integrity and diligence,” Claprood said.

Manning said that after she graduates from high school, she would like to go into criminology and forensics. When asked why, she replied, “Because it's interesting, and it's what I am into.” She is still undecided on what college she would like to attend. Congratulations Bailey on being chosen for student of the week.

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Eye-opening experience

BY JULIA HARRELSON On Jan. 22, the Lehman Pro-Lifeguards will make their annual trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March for Life. This event recalls the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade case which legalized abortion in the United States 39 years ago.

Lehman’s Pro-Life club organizes the trip each year, making it very clear that it is a not a sight-seeing trip, but rather a pilgrimage.

Pro-Lifeguards President Colleen Kinninger, a four time veteran of the March, explained the whole agenda. “First we go to the pro-life vigil at the Shelby County Courthouse. Then we get on the bus and drive overnight. When we arrive in Washington, we go to the Youth Mass and Rally. It’s the best. We have the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrate Mass. There are Christian bands and we get to hang out with thousands of Catholics. Next we walk the March. We then go to the mall to eat, and head home.”

Other Pro-Lifeguard members shared their past experiences of the March. “It’s awesome. It is the coolest thing ever,” said senior Emily Pax. “I think everybody should go.” Sophomore Grace Frantz agreed, “It was really cool to see so many different people from around the country fighting for the same thing.”

“This trip teaches a person about how many people value the sacredness of life,” said senior Logan Monnin. “It’s an eye-opening experience.”

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Crazy for musical !!

BY COLLEEN KINNINGER It’s time to break out your singing voice and dancing feet; musical season is starting! There was great anticipation for what the musical was going to be this year, so when the announcement was made, people were mostly happy to not have to wait anymore.

This year’s musical is entitled Crazy for You. The songs in the musical, written by George and Ira Gershwin, including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Embraceable You,” “I’ve Got Rhythm,” and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” The musical stars Bobby Child, the son of a wealthy banking family. He is sent by his mother to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on an old theater that is bankrupt. What he is not expecting is that when he arrives in Nevada, he falls instantly in love with the theater owner’s daughter, Polly Baker. He then changes his mind about wanting to close the theater. He decides to pose as Zangler, a famous show producer, saying that he has come into town to put on a show to raise money to save the theater (and win Polly’s love). Things get complicated when Bobby’s mother arrives in Nevada along with the real Zangler. The show has a happy-ever-after ending, but getting there is all the fun.

A parent information meeting was held Jan. 9. Auditions will be held January 16, 17, and 18, with the show being performed April 19, 20, and 21.

Whether you like to sing and dance, be backstage, or just sit and enjoy the show, this year’s musical has something for every person at Lehman.

“Siete Veramenti Apprezzato”

BY MEGHAN BENNETT Lehman Catholic High School has much to be thankful for as we enter this New Year. This is due to the generosity of the school’s donors and sponsors. As a token of our appreciation, Lehman will be honoring these individuals at the 2012 Foundation Dinner. This banquet is our way of saying, “Siete vermenti apprezzato” or “You are appreciated.”

This years’s dinner will be held Saturday, Jan. 28. The evening will begin with a Celebration Mass in the Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel on campus at 5 p.m. Father Daniel Hess, Lehman’s chaplain, will serve as the celebrant.

Following Mass, there will be a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m., with dinner following at 6:30 p.m.

The keynote speaker for the evening is Eddie George. George was a Heisman Trophy Winner while playing football for The Ohio State University and is a former running back for the Tennessee Titans. In 2011, George was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He is married with two sons and currently calls Tennessee his home.

Lehman Development Director Scott Greve is looking foward to the event with great anticipation. “The Foundation Dinner is an opportunity for Lehman to say ‘thank you’ to all of our donors for their dedication and support of the school,” Greve said. “Without these people, this school would not exist.”

Lehman High School is truly the great educational facility it is because of the sacrifices and leadership of our donors and sponsors. They are the reason why students are able to have such a positive experience.

Using God-given talents

BY JULIA HARRELSON On Jan. 28, more than 60 Lehman students will be traveling to Greenville High School to participate in the Ohio Education Music Association (OMEA) Adjudicated Event. This means that students do not compete against other students, but perform in front of a judge for a score. “I” is the highest score you can achieve and means superior.

“II” is excellent, “III” is good, “IV” is fair, and “V” is poor. In order for a student to enter this event, their teacher must be a member of OMEA. The song you perform must be one that is in the OMEA list of accepted songs, which are mostly classical. There are three levels of skill: A is the most difficult, B is easier, and C is the easiest.

Almost everyone in band at Lehman has been assigned to an ensemble. This year, there are nine trios, one quartet, one quintet, and a percussion sextet. “Last year was fun, but we should play much better this year. It should be pretty stellar,” said sophomore Millie Cartwright. She is in a trumpet trio with seniors Logan Monnin and Natalie Davis.

Their trio is in Class B and playing “Square Dance and Round.”

Even though performing a solo is optional, there are eight instrumental students who are taking up the challenge. They are Emily Pax, Sarah Gravunder, Grace Jackson, Alia Whitney, Ethan Jock, Jake Watkins, Josh West, and Adam Link. Pax will perform two solos — piano and flute; Jock will perform two solos — french horn and tuba; and Whitney is attempting three solos — flute, snare drum, and bassoon.

Vocal students could choose to do a solo or an ensemble. There are ten choir soloists and six of them are also in an ensemble.

There are six ensembles — three trios, one quartet, one quintet, and a sextet. Sophomore and first time participant Elaina Snyder, is singing “In Time of Silver Rain” with fellow sophomore MaKenna Cabe and junior Sarah Cabe. She said, “It’s a really beautiful piece.

We are really excited to compete.” Let’s wish all of our Lehman participants Good Luck as they use their God-given talents to the fullest.

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BY JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN — About 500 residents living near an oil and gas wastewater well that a seismologist has linked to a series of earthquakes responded Wednesday to presentations from Ohio state regulators with both boos and cheers.

In a state investigation into a series of quakes in northeast Ohio, Columbia University seismologist John Armbruster has said that the injection of thousands of gallons of brine wastewater daily into an injection well at Youngstown almost certainly caused the quakes.

His finding intensified the debate over hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, used to extract natural gas from underground shale, although the Youngstown well takes wastewater from all sorts of drilling in the oil and gas industry

and the injection well differs from a drilling well in which fracking could be employed.

Wednesday, Dan Mincks of Boardman stood patiently through state presentations with his 8-month-old daughter, Lily, in his arms. On New Year’s Eve, his wife Julie was changing Lily’s diaper when she felt a 4.0 magnitude earthquake rock the ground.

“I actually thought a car hit the house, or she fell,” Mincks said, pointing to his daughter.

Mincks said he sees the shale drilling boon that’s come to Ohio as a good thing for the ailing economy.

“Me personally, I think it’s good for the jobs to come to the area because we do need the jobs and the work,” he said. “I just hope there’s some alternative to fracking they can find for getting to it without harming our environment and scenery and groundwater.”

Julie Mincks, who grew up in the area, said construction of a drilling access road is just being completed on her mother’s

Columbiana County farm.

“I think it’s good for the area as long as it’s closely monitored,” she said.

After the New Year’s quake, Gov. John Kasich ordered a moratorium on wastewater injection wells within a five-mile radius of the Youngstown well. The quake brought the total to 11 for the area in 2011.

The moratorium applies to the injection well, although it had already been shuttered after a previous quake, and to four alreadyinactive wells.

Kasich, a first-term Republican, has tried to distance the injection well process from natural gas drilling and fracking. His administration has emphasized that 176 other injection wells have been operating in Ohio since the mid-1980s without any notable seismic activity.

The energy company whose affiliate Northstar Disposal Services LLC operates the Youngstown well plans its own geologic study. D&L Energy Group has said the company plans to share its review with state regulators in hopes of getting the well reopened.

WASHINGTON — Flanked by business executives, President Barack Obama urged employers Wednesday to create jobs in the U.S. rather than ship them overseas and offered to propose tax incentives to help them.

“I’m incredibly optimistic about our prospects,” Obama said about the economy after meeting with more than a dozen corporate and small business leaders whose firms have succeeded, to one degree or another, in bringing jobs back to the United States.

A day after his Republican adversaries competed in the New Hampshire primary, Obama sought to grab back the spotlight and underscore his focus on the economy by convening a high-profile White House forum on how to increase employment and stem the hundreds of thousands of jobs that have been sent overseas.

Obama did not mention any of his potential Republican challengers during his public remarks.

But two participants in the forum, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and United Steelworkers President Leo Gerard, compared Obama favorably to Mitt Romney, who on Tuesday

won the New Hampshire Republican primary and solidified his lead over the GOP presidential field.

Gerard said his union represented workers in companies that had been acquired by Romney’s former firm, Bain Capital, and that eventually shut down. “From our point of view, this president from day one has tried to create jobs not cut jobs,” he said.

As a result, the day had all the feel of a presidential counterpunch to the Republican candidates, and particularly to Romney, who has sought to portray Obama as a foe of free enterprise.

Obama highlighted big and small firms ranging from Ford to a North Carolina specialty furniture company as examples of enterprises that have invested in the U.S. rather than abroad. He called on other companies to do the same with the help of government incentives.

The White House says the president will propose $12 million in his 2013 budget to promote business investment from overseas in the United States. Obama has already proposed tax incentives, including a cut in employers’ Social Security taxes, to encourage more hiring. Congress has not acted on those measures.

As if to underscore the political stakes, Obama called for new jobs to take root, not in China or Germany, but “in places like Michigan and Ohio and Virginia and North Car-

State appeals death penalty ruling COLUMBUS (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday delayed next week’s scheduled execution of a man who stabbed to death an elderly couple, saying Ohio’s corrections department had once again failed to follow its own rules for executions. The

state immediately appealed.

U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost said he does not want to micromanage Ohio executions but added that the Department of Corrections has left him no choice by disobeying his previous

Murders down in United States Homicide falls from list of top 15 causes of death in nation

BY MIKE STOBBE Associated Press ATLANTA — For the first time in almost half a century, homicide has fallen off the list of the nation’s top 15 causes of death, bumped by a lung illness that often develops in elderly people who have choked on their food.

The 2010 list, released by the government Wednesday, reflects at least two major trends: Murders are down, and deaths from certain diseases are on the rise as the population ages, health authorities said.

Homicide was overtaken at No. 15 by pneumonitis, seen mainly in people 75 and older. It happens when food or vomit goes down the windpipe and causes deadly damage to the lungs.

This is the first time since 1965 that homicide failed to make the list, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC’s latest annual report on deaths contained several nuggets of good news: The infant mortality rate dropped to an all-time low of 6.14 deaths per 1,000 births in 2010. It was 6.39 the year before.

U.S. life expectancy for a child born in 2010 was about 78 years and 8 months, up about a little more than one month from life expectancy for 2009.

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olina,” all crucial states in his bid for re-election.

“Right now, we’re at a unique moment, an inflection point, a period where we’ve got the opportunity for those jobs to come back,” Obama said. “And the business leaders in this room, they’re ahead of the curve, they recognize it.”

But among the causes behind the new spate of hiring is the lack of wage growth in the United States over several years a fact that Obama often cites as an impediment for those wishing to rise to the middle class.

Indeed, Hal Sirkin of Boston Consulting Group, a participant in the forum, told reporters that not only are U.S. workers more productive than Chinese workers, wages in countries such as China are rising at rapid rates.

“It’s a simple mathematical equation. It’s changing,” he said. “And it will mean that it is a lot easier to retain jobs in the U.S. and it will be a lot easier to attract jobs back to the U.S. It’s not about the patriotism although I know everybody on stage with me here is just as patriotic. But it is about the underlying economics.

And the economics are favoring the U.S. at this point at this time. And by 2015, we expect to see the beginning and these people are the absolute beginning of the wave of ‘reshoring’ back to the U.S.”

Heart disease and cancer remain the top killers, accounting for nearly half the nation’s more than 2.4 million deaths in 2010. But the death rates from them continued to decline.

Death rates for five other leading causes of death also dropped in 2010, including stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, flu/pneumonia and blood infections.

But death rates increased for Alzheimer’s disease, which is the nation’s sixth-leading killer, kidney disease (No. 8), chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (No. 12), Parkinson’s disease (No. 14) and pneumonitis.

The report is drawn from a review of at least 98 percent of the death certificates filed in the U.S. in 2010.

orders. Charles Lorraine was scheduled to die by injection on Jan. 18.

Frost said the state failed to document the drugs used in its last execution in November and failed to review the medical chart of the inmate who was put to death.

Husted says state must change redistricting plan COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s top election official is telling a bipartisan panel charged with reviewing Ohio’s constitution that the state must change the way it draws legislative and congressional districts.

Secretary of State Jon Husted (HYOO’-sted) said in a letter Wednesday that the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission could put the state in the best position to have a proposal ready to go before voters this fall.

The panel was convened to explore possible updates to the constitution.

Husted said he wanted to work with the commission on a plan that would improve the current linedrawing process, which he calls partisan and dysfunctional.

Husted, a Republican, was a member of the state’s Apportionment Board that redrew state legislative lines.

District boundaries are drawn every 10 years to reflect population shifts after each census.

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HOROSCOPE Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Much of the preparation and all of the studying you’ve done over the past several years will be utilized to your advantage in your present field of endeavor. Don’t be surprised if the payoff is far larger than you anticipated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Because you’ll instinctively know how to make life a fun game that attracts lots of other players, it’s likely that your influence over your peers will be rather remarkable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t get all in a dither over some big changes for you that are being engineered by other people. What they put together could be better than what you could do yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Three pals of yours with whom you are very close might introduce some interesting new elements into your social life.

You’ll find them fun and intriguing, as will they.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — There are more than a few opportunities hovering about that could benefit your career and finances. Don’t make light of them — squeeze out every last drop of potential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — If possible, give vent to your spirit of adventure and do something different.

You could make what otherwise would be a boring routine into something scintillating.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Although you like joint involvements and you’re lucky with them, it’s important to avoid teaming up with someone who fails to grasp the adventurous nature of what you’re trying to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Something good can be done to strengthen an appealing relationship. This alliance has the possibility of becoming more than just a friendship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’re in a financial cycle at the moment that can have propitious peaks as well as devilish lows. Right now, the sun is likely to be shining, so make plenty of hay while you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — No one will resent you stepping in and taking charge when they are struggling to keep their heads above water. In fact, they will greatly appreciate you saving them from drowning in their own financial turpitude.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Everything is moving in your favor at the moment, so put the final touches on a matter that has been giving you fits; now’s the time to get it out of the way once and for all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You have a marvelous ability to elevate the level of hopes, aspirations and expectations of those with whom you’re closely involved. Surprisingly, what benefits them will help you as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Major achievements are possible with both your career-related and financial affairs. Even if there are some connections between the two, treat each sphere individually.

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Lehman Catholic High School offers an employment opportunity for: FULL TIME and PART-TIME

CUSTODIAN and

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For Rent

305 Apartment • • • • •

Operators CNC Machinist Maintenance Tech Machine Operator S/R Supervisor

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CALL TODAY!

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Send resume to: Kathy McGreevy 2400 St. Marys Ave. Sidney, OH 45365

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1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts.

SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 2 BEDROOM, appliances, garage, lawn care, new carpet and new paint. $575 plus deposit.

(937)492-5271

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Thurs - Weds @ 5pm Sat - Thurs @ 4pm

1 BEDROOM with Garage Starting at $595 Off Dorset in Troy (937)313-2153

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Only $475 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Now Available Troy Crossing Apartments (937)313-2153

TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 & $525 month.

EVERS REALTY TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net 2 BEDROOM, 410 West Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets, $515, (937)418-8912 2 BEDROOM, 421 West Ash, stove, refrigerator, no pets $475 (937)418-8912 2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 & 2.5 bath.

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Senior approved. No pets. $500, includes all utilities, (937)778-0524

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Metro.

(937)489-6436, (937)526-3971 TROY, 535 Stonyridge, 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, NO PETS. $450 month, $450 deposit.

(937)418-8912.

NOTICE

COVINGTON 2 bedroom townhouse, $495. Up to 2 months FREE utilities! No Pets.

(937)698-4599, (937)572-9297.

Investigate in full before sending money as an advance fee. For further information, call or write:

DOWNTOWN TROY 1 bedroom, stove and refrigerator, $400 monthly, $300 deposit.

Tenant pays gas and electric.

Washer/dryer hook-up.

(937)335-0832

Better Business Bureau 15 West Fourth St. Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45402 www.dayton.bbb.org 937.222.5825

MCGOVERN RENTALS TROY 2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675.

This notice is provided as a public service by A newspaper group of Ohio Community Media

$200 Deposit Special!

(937)673-1821

310 Commercial/Industrial BODY SHOP at 817 Garbry Road, Piqua.

Available February 1st, $500 per month Call (937)417-7111 or (937)448-2974

PIQUA, 2 bedroom. No pets. $500 rent/deposit (937)339-7978.

PIQUA, 4 Bedroom, 410 S Main Street, no pets, stove, refrigerator, 2 car garage, $625 (937)418-8912 PIQUA, 520 Miami Street, small 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, central air, $550, (937)418-8912.

320 Houses for Rent

PIQUA, 923 Falmouth, 3 bedroom, 1 Car garage, stove refrigerator, no pets, $625, (937)418-8912

117 Gordon, 2-3 Bedroom. Fenced yard, basement, A/C, W/D hook up, appliances. $585 (937)773-6216.

325 Mobile Homes for Rent

2 BEDROOMS, half double, $300/ month plus deposit, Metro approved.

(937)778-0159

NEAR BRADFORD in country 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375.

(937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

340 Warehouse/Storage COVINGTON RURAL, 8893 Covington-Gettysburg. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 1/2 story. Metro ok, $600 (937)570-7099

STORAGE TRAILERS, and buildings with docks.

Reasonable rates.

(800)278-0617

HVAC, DDC Controls, Electrical and Plumbing Technicians Multi County Contractor seeking experienced technicians for the HVAC, DDC Controls and plumbing service industry • Top Pay, Benefits and Training for a growing service contractor • 5 years minimum experience

MACHINE OPERATOR

SECURITY OFFICER Immediate Full & Part time openings, Great for retires or college students, Must be 18 years old, Must have High school diploma or GED, clean police background, pass drug test, basic computer skills.

Mon - Thurs @ 5pm Weds - Tues @ 5pm Fri - Thurs @ 5pm

Piqua Daily Call

• Great working conditions, hours and benefits including Uniforms, Insurance, Retirement Plan and Job specific training

Send resume to PO Box 4516, Sidney, OH 45365 An Equal Opportunity Employer

(937)335-1443

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If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.

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K I D S P L AC E INFANTS 0-2 YEARS 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK CHILDREN 2 YRS AND UP 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK

645 Hauling

COOPER’S GRAVEL Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

CALL TODAY! (937)418-4712 or (937)710-5277 1144 Fisher Dr., Piqua, OH 45356

2247301

KIDZ TOWN

635 Farm Services

945476

CERAMIC TILE AND HOME REPAIRS RON PIATT Owner/Installer

400 - Real Estate For Sale 425 Houses for Sale TROY, 2555 Worthington, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, great room, appliances, 1646 sq ft. $164,000, financing available, also will rent $1,300 per month, (937)239-0320, or (937)239-1864, www.miamicountyproperties.com

510 Appliances

REFRIGERATOR, Frigidaire, Black 2007 model.

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2238277

VENDORS WELCOME

Hours: Fri. 9-8 Sat. & Sun. 9-5 2245176

(937) 339-7222 Complete Projects or Helper Decks, Drywall, Cement, Paint, Fences, Repairs, Cleanup, Hauling, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Insured/References

937-573-4737 www.buckeyehomeservices.com

• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

Urb Naseman Construction

FISHING Antique Fishing Lure & Tackle Clinic includes FREE identifications, evaluations & appraisals. Jan.17-22 8640 N. Dixie Dr. 45414 Dayton,OH 937-475-7997

FURNITURE 3 piece, matching, couch, loveseat and wingchair. Beige, silky finish upholstery.

Sparingly used. No children, not laid on. Excellent condition. $550.

(937)492-7464

LAWN TRACTOR, Sears, snow blade, cab, chains, weights, 42" mowing deck, $1400.

(937)368-2220

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment

LIFT CHAIR $400 OBO. Golden Technologies Regal Signature Series Model PR-751 lift chair in Excellent Condition. Purchased in March, 2011 used very little. Features 3 pillow waterfall back with dual open arm construction, foldable tray, storage compartments and full luxury chaise pad.

Set of 3 brown cherry matching end tables with a coffee table in very good condition. Will sell set for $100 for all or $30 each. Hide a bed sofa $40. (937)638-1164.

TOWNECRAFT COOKWARE (12 piece), never used, plus electric skillet. $650 OBO. CRAFTMATIC BED, full size bed divides into 2 twin beds.

Controls to raise/ lower head/ foot and massage also. $600 OBO. Call (937)552-7811.

ROCKER RECLINER, LaZ-Boy, medium blue, like new, $175.

(937)773-2519

565 Horses/Tack & Equipment SLEIGH, 1 horse, $200, (937)216-0860.

577 Miscellaneous CRIB COMPLETE, cradle, changing table, PackN-Play, basinet, PortaCrib, saucer, walker, car seat,high chair, blankets, clothes, gate, tub good condition (937)339-4233 DUMP BED, 8-ft. Easy Dump, $500. Metal standing seam roofing tools, 4 piece set, $225. Neon open sign, $50.

(937)214-8853 KIMBALL ORGAN, Paradise model with all extras, good condition, $150, Computer Hutch, like new, $125, (937)492-5655 METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal.

Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)451-1566 or (937)214-0861.

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TREADMILL, Pro-form Crosswalk 390. Only used four times! Purchased at Sears $750 will sell for $300 OBO. (937)492-1091 WALKER folds adjusts with or without wheels, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grabbers, canes wooden and four footed, good condition (937)339-4233

580 Musical Instruments GUITAR, 80’s American Kramer, Pacer deluxe, Seymour Duncan pick ups, original Floyd Rose trem with case, $650, (937)418-1527.

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577 Miscellaneous

SEASONED FIREWOOD $170 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up.

Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

1684 Michigan Ave. in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot

570 Lawn and Garden

FIREWOOD, $125 a cord pick up, $150 a cord delivered, $175 a cord delivered and stacked (937)308-6334 or (937)719-3237

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560 Home Furnishings

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Handyman Services

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SELL IT

LANE GRADER, 6 Foot King Kutter rear mounted blade, above average condition, always kept inside, $250 obo, (419)233-4310

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LEGAL NOTICE

CAT yellow male. under 1 year. Sweet and mellow.

Former stray, now neutered. Needs indoor forever home. $10 donation to humane society.

(937)492-7478 CHAWEENIE, long haired, red, 8 months old, spayed, all shots, housebroken, $300.

(937)773-3489.

KITTENS, two, free to good indoor homes, approximately 8 weeks old, 2 twin girls, litter trained.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012

Plenty to play for Piqua hosts Trojans in GWOC showdown

Piqua teams sweep Wave GREENVILLE — The Piqua boys and girls swim teams swept a match with Greenville at Treaty Lanes Wednesday.

The boys won 1,9931,924.

Brad Anderson led Piqua with games of 166 and 202 for a379 series, while Josh Homer had games of 135 and 211 for a 346 series.

Alex Thobe rolled a 196 game.

Piqua had Baker games of 190 and 154 to clinch the win.

The girls won 1,7331,611.

Shae Doll had a 312 series (164-128) and Hayley Ryan added a 302 series (155-147).

Kaili Ingle had the high game of 173.

Piqua bowled Baker games of 152 and 167.

■ Baseball

PBPA to meet on Wednesday

BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com The Piqua-Troy rivalry always brings out the best in both schools.

And there may be even a little more at stake Friday night when the Trojans visit Garbry Gymnasium.

“When is the last time you could say at the halfway point of the season Piqua was playing for the lead in the GWOC North,” Piqua coach Heath Butler said. “Troy is right at the top of the standings and we have one loss. So, we can get right back up there with win.”

Not to mention the excitement that is already created by the rivalry.

“It is going to be a great atmosphere,” Butler said.

“We have been drawing great crowds and this will be another one. Not only will Piqua-Troy fans be

Boys Weekend Hoop Schedule FRIDAY Troy at Piqua Lehman at Anna Bradford at Arcanum Ansonia at Covington Tri-Village at Miami East Newton at National Trail Houston at Russia Northwestern at Graham Marion Local at Versailles SATURDAY Lehman at Lima Bath Mid. Madison at Bradford Covington at New Bremen Ottawa-Glandorf at Houston Versailles at Mississinawa SUNDAY Miami East at Fairmont

there, but basketball fans as well because this is for the top of the GWOC North.”

Troy, like Piqua, is senior dominated, with 11 seniors on the roster.

A pair of those seniors led the Trojans, the topranked Division I team in the Dayton area with a MIKE ULLERY/CALL FILE PHOTO

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Josh Holfinger shoots the ball against Sidney last week.

Extra Innings to host clinics

The Piqua Baseball Parents Association will be having a mandatory parents meeting on Wednesday in the Piqua High School library at 7 p.m.

Parents of boys playing must attend.

Stammen among pros to give instruction

■ Basketball

Piqua JH boys lose to East The Piqua eighth grade boys basketball JV team lost to Miami East 38-27.

Ike Karn, Jackson McMahan and Nash Black all scored six points.

PIQUA SCORING Karn 6, Iddings 4, McMahan 6, Davis 2, Garber 3, Black 6.

Piqua JH girls get victory The Piqua seventh grade girls basketball team defeated Studebaker 1813.

Madison Curtner and Reagan Bowen each Craig Stammen will be part of a clinic at Extra Innings in Troy scored five points, while Kelsie Hall grabbed 10 rebounds.

Piqua will play at Vandalia-Morton tonight.

PIQUA SCORING Curtner 5, Booker 2, Spradlin 4, Bowen 5, Hilleary 2.

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The first one is Hitting with the Pro’s on Jan. 21.

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now the Toronto Blue Jays).

The clinic will last approximately 90 minutes with a 30 minute autograph and “hanging” with the pros session.

Ages 7-12 will go from 1-3 p.m. and ages 13-18 will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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■ On Feb. 4, Pitching with the Pro’s will be held.

Players will have the opportunity to work with three of the best pitchers to come out of our area.

Craig Stammen (Versailles, University of Dayton, and the Washington See CLINICS/Page 15

Olwin makes tough ‘call’ Versailles football coach is retiring

Major Q: What League Baseball team lost 120 games in 1962?

BY KYLE SHANER Ohio Community Media

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The Mets

QUOTED "The approach taken was that the offense would grow through Andy."

—Marvin Lewis on Cedric Benson’s reduced role

VERSAILLES – It was after a lot of tough days and nights plus communication with family members that Versailles football and softball coach Bob Olwin decided to retire.

Olwin, the 2011 Associated Press Division V Southwest District football coach of the year, announced his retirement to his players Monday. He will retire effective March 1 after taking one of the state's most successful

football programs back to the playoffs this past season following a six-year drought.

“It was pretty tough on me,” Olwin said Tuesday.

“I really enjoyed the kids at Versailles, very tough decision.”

Olwin, who also serves as a health and physical education teacher and assistant athletics director at Versailles, is in his fourth year at the school.

“It was a great opportunity,” Olwin said. “It was an awesome league (the See OLWIN/Page 15

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Bob Olwin recently announced he was retiring from coaching at Versailles.

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wins Paul scores 43 points as Illinois stuns Ohio State in romp CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — In his eight seasons at Ohio State, Thad Matta has seen a handful of opponents absolutely take over a game.

Tuesday was one of those nights.

Illinois' Brandon Paul scored a career-high 43 — the third best game ever for an Illini — and led his team to a 79-74 upset of the No. 5 Buckeyes.

"I've seen (former Wisconsin Badger) Jordan Taylor have one of those nights and I saw (Purdue's) E'Twuan Moore have one of those nights, and then I saw this," Matta said. "You have to give him credit; he made

plays."

The loss drops the Buckeyes (15-3, 3-2 Big Ten) into the middle of the conference pack and gives the Illini (15-3, 4-1) an early leg up.

Paul scored the last 15 points for the Illini, including an off-balance 3pointer with 43 seconds to play that put Illinois up 74-71. The four free throws he followed it with iced the game.

By then, the junior said, so many of his shots had fallen he couldn't help but laugh to himself.

"I was laughing a couple times. After the first couple three's, I just said I was going to keep shoot-

ing," Paul said.

"He played like a pro," teammate Meyers Leonard added.

Ohio State led 39-34 at halftime, and was up 6461 with just over five minutes to play.

But with the game tied at 66 with just over two minutes to play, Joseph Bertrand swiped the ball from William Buford, putting the ball in Paul's hands for a baseline 3pointer that put the Illini up 69-66.

Paul's 43 points was the third-highest scoring performance in Illini history and he tied a school record with eight 3-pointers. He also had a team-

high eight rebounds Leonard added 14 for Illinois and Bertrand and D.J. Richardson scored 10 each.

Deshaun Thomas scored 23 points and Jared Sullinger added 21 for Ohio State. William Buford had 15 points for the Buckeyes and Aaron Craft added 12.

Ohio State looked ready to put the Illini away early in the second half, stretching its lead to 48-37 in the opening two minutes on an efficient run that yielded nine points over four possessions. The last three points came from Thomas on a jump shot and a free

throw.

Weber told his team in a huddle that it was a make-or-break point in the game.

They go up 10 or 11, and then we came back," he said.

Illinois ran off its own 7-0 run, pulling to with two at 48-46 on a 3pointer by Richardson.

Paul stole the ball from Sullinger, broke down the court and quickly fed his junior teammate. It was the kind of run Illinois was able to answer with all night.

"We just let down," Matta said. "We've got to find another gear about us."

Bengals running in place

Olwin

Benson’s role reduced as season went on

Midwest Athletic Conference) to be in. Our kids worked their tails off for me and the coaches.

“The town was real good to me. That's why the decision was so tough to make.”

With Olwin announcing his decision Monday, Versailles hasn't had a chance to sit down and formulate a plan on finding a successor for his positions, Versailles Athletics Director Randy Swisher said.

There is no timetable for finding replacements, but time is more of a factor to find a softball coach because practices begin in about a month, he said.

“We have a lot of homework to do before we even get into an interview process,” Swisher said.

The jobs will be posted internally first, as is custom, Swisher said.

As for what Versailles wants to find in new coaches, Swisher said, it will look to find someone who can motivate the players, will work well with the kids, be an educator and instill life lessons into the players.

“Hopefully with the recent success we've had, we'll be an attractive choice for some candidates,” Swisher said.

Olwin took over a football team that went 2-8 in 2007. After a 2-8 season in his first year as the coach, Olwin led the Tigers to back-to-back 6-4 seasons in 2009 and 2010 with all eight of those lose coming to playoff teams.

CINCINNATI (AP) — In the Bengals' biggest game, running back Cedric Benson was a bystander.

The Bengals gave their top runner only seven carries during a 31-10 playoff loss in Houston, one that highlighted a huge problem they must fix if they want to get back to the postseason.

At the most important times, Cincinnati (9-8) couldn't run the ball.

The Bengals got away from the run and let quarterback Andy Dalton throw the ball more down the stretch, showing confidence in their emerging rookie. Cincinnati lost four of its last six games and was held under 20 points four times.

Too often, the Bengals found themselves running in place.

"We kind of went away from it," Benson said.

"There wasn't a big emphasis on it throughout the week in preparation going into games, and we just kind of went away from it. It just kind of became unimportant."

It was apparent in the last two games.

The Bengals went into

their final regular-season game with a chance to clinch the AFC wild card by beating Baltimore at Paul Brown Stadium. Dalton had one of his most erratic games against the Ravens earlier in the season, throwing for 373 yards — a club record for a rookie — but also three interceptions.

Benson got the ball only five times in the first half of the rematch and managed 10 yards as Cincinnati fell behind 17-3. The Bengals wound up throwing the ball 44 times and running it 24 times in a 24-16 loss.

During the playoff loss in Houston a week later, it was more of the same.

Benson ran five times in the first half for only 9 yards as Cincinnati fell behind 17-10. He got it only two more times in the second half, when the Bengals ran six times in all and threw 24 times.

Benson got the impression during practice leading up to late-season games that the run was being de-emphasized.

"I think it was more of a gameplan deal," Benson said. "I don't think it was the way the game was

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record of 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the GWOC North.

Zach Martinez, a 6-foot1 guard, averages 16.6 points, while Cody May, a 6-4 post, averages 16.4 points and 8.8 rebounds.

“Those two guys lead them,” Butler said. “They have five to seven guys that can score in double figures, so we won’t be focused just on those two guys.

“But, you have to be aware of them. If Cody (May) is going to the boards hard, we have to do a good job of boxing him out. He is averaging about nine rebounds a game.

And both of those guys are averaging a little over 16 points.”

For Piqua, it will be the first action since letting a six-point third quarter lead slip away against Sidney.

“It is a big game, because we are coming off the Sidney game,” Butler said. “We lost a game where we thought we played extremely well for three-and-a half quarters.

So, we want to see how the kids rebound from that.”

Butler said for a team, that won just one game in the previous two seasons, playing with the lead is something they have to learn.

“They haven’t had a lot of experience with that,” he said. “They want to win so bad, because they haven’t had much success.

They start pressing when they get in those situations instead of just relaxing. “ I think they did learn from that game.”

One thing the Indians, 3-6 overall and 2-1 in the GWOC North, have had is a balanced attack.

Guard Taylor Wellbaum is the only one in double figures with 12.9 points per game.

But, there are five more Indians averaging between six and nine points a game.

The same is true on the boards as Jordan Feeser, Ryan Hughes, Trae Honeycutt and Josh Holfinger all average between five and seven rebounds, while Kindric Link is dishing out 2.8 assists per game.

“We need all those points,” Butler said. “And if we are going to win, we need to have one of those guys score 15 to 20.

“But, you can’t do that by forcing things. We have to be patient and play our game.”

If they can do that, it should be another exciting Friday night.

going or anything. It was just how they wanted to approach chasing after winning."

Left tackle Andrew Whitworth also noted a change in the offense as the season went along and Dalton and rookie receiver A.J. Green emerged as big-play threats. Defenses focused on stopping the run and double-covering Green, leaving the Bengals to come up with other ways of moving the ball.

They never did consistently.

"I don't think we had a tremendous amount of carries in those games," Whitworth said. "It's not like we ran the ball and were trying, trying and trying. Most of the time we were trying to throw it."

Coach Marvin Lewis noted that the offense's approach changed as Dalton and Green became more comfortable. Heading into the season, the idea was to take the pressure off Dalton by running a lot.

Benson carried 25 times for 121 yards — both season highs — in the opener at Cleveland. He carried 16 times or fewer in each

of the last three games.

"The approach taken was that the offense would grow through Andy, and I think that was the best approach," Lewis said. "I think we saw it happen that way.

“The things we opened the season doing in Cleveland, and where we finished, were much different. I think that was a show of his abilities and the growth of him, and the players around him."

Lewis also decided to get running back Bernard Scott more carries as the season went along, reducing Benson's time on the field.

The third-year backup carried 112 times for 380 yards during the regular season, both career highs.

Benson wasn't thrilled with the sharing arrangement.

The Bengals have to decide on a starting running back for next season. Benson returned for 2011 on a one-year deal, expecting to be a key part of the weekly gameplan.

Instead, his role was diminished as the season went along, which surprised and disappointed him.

Reds find new closer

Lady Chargers coast to victory The Edison Community College women’s basketball team cruised to an 8371 win over OSU-Lima Wednesday in the final tuneup before Ohio Community College Athletic Conference play.

Brianna Innocent led Edison with 19 points, while Kendra Brunswick scored 17.

Jo Steva added 12 points, while Lottie Hageman scored 10.

EDISON SCORING Cori Blackburn 2-2-7, Kendra Brunswick 7-2-17, Mackenzie May 3-0-6, Martina Brady 3-1-7, Brooke Gariety 1-0-2, Lottie Hageman 5-0-10, Dakota Sowders 1-0-3, Jo Steva 6-0-12, Brianna Innocent 7-5-19.

Totals: 35-10-83.

3-point field goals — Blackburn, Brunswick, Sowders.

Continued from page 14 This past season Olwin led Versailles to a 9-3 record, which included an 8-2 regular season mark.

The Tigers got their first playoff win since 2004 as they beat previously undefeated West Liberty Salem 48-21 before being knocked out of the postseason in the regional semifinals by MAC rival Coldwater.

Taking Versailles back to the playoffs is one of the fond memories Olwin will have from his coaching career, he said.

He's proud that he's leaving the program in better shape than when he took over, he said.

“He did a nice job for us,” Swisher said. “Came in and rebuilt things so to speak.”

Olwin said he hopes to see the Versailles football team win a state title in the upcoming years.

“I think they have a strong work ethic and they get along well together,” Olwin said. “They know what the playoffs are about now.”

In his retirement, Olwin said, he plans on being a better family person and looks forward to babysitting his grandchildren.

He's thankful for the opportunity he had in Versailles, he said, and that he was able to help restore the football program's winning tradition.

“I was really happy I could be a part of that for the community and for the kids,” Olwin said.

Madson signs one-year deal Clinics Free-agent closer Ryan Madson and the Cincinnati Reds reached an oral agreement on an $8.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Madson saved 32 games in 34 chances last year for NL East champion Philadelphia.

CBSSports.com was the first to report the right-hander's agreement with Cincinnati.

The contract is subject to a written agreement and a physical, according to the person who spoke Tuesday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized.

Madson replaces Francisco Cordero as the closer in Cincinnati. Cordero remains a free agent after the Reds declined a $12 million option, choosing instead to pay him a $1 million buyout.

Madson nearly resigned with the Phillies, but a $44 million, fouryear deal collapsed in November and days later Philadelphia reached a $50 million, four-year contract with closer Jonathan

Papelbon.

In 491 career games, including 18 starts, Madson is 47-30 with a 3.59 ERA and 52 saves.

After years of success in a setup role, he took over for an injured Brad Lidge as Philadelphia's closer last season and went 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA in 62 games.

The lanky Madson allowed only two home runs and 16 walks in 60 2-3 innings.

Cincinnati slipped to 79-83 last season, finishing third in the NL Central a year after winning the division.

General manager Walt Jocketty has spent much of the offseason retooling his pitching staff, acquiring starter Mat Latos and left-handed reliever Sean Marshall in separate trades that cost the Reds pitchers Edinson Volquez, Travis Wood and several promising prospects.

Madson is coming off a three-year deal with the Phillies that guaranteed him $12 million.

He earned $5.1 million last year, including $600,000 in bonuses for games finished.

Continued from page 14 Nationals), Heath Murray (Troy, Michigan University, and the Detroit Tigers), and Jason Leaver (Springfield Shawnee, and the University of Georgia).

This clinic has been a huge success and sold out for the past two years.

The clinic will last approximately 90 minutes with a 30 minute autograph and “hanging” with the pros session.

Ages 7-12 will go from 1-3 p.m., with ages 13-18 going from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Again, space is limited so sign up today.

■ The Russia Raider Baseball team, along with Extra Innings — Troy, is sponsoring a baseball camp for ages 7-18 that will be held at Russia High School on Feb. 5 and 12 from 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

The camp is a fundraiser for the team.

Participants in this camp will have the opportunity to work with some of the top baseball players in the area that have gone on to play at the college and professional level.

Instructors for this camp will include Craig Stammen (Versailles) of the Washington Nationals, Jared Hoying (Ft. Loramie) with the Texas Rangers, Adam Eaton (Kenton Ridge) with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chris Peters (Tipp City) with the Toronto Blue Jays, and Jason Leaver (Springfield Shawnee) from University of Georgia.

Participants will be able to receive instruction in the proper mechanics of hitting, pitching, and catching, along with going through a series of drill work that will better prepare them for their upcoming season.

This camp is limited to only 80 participants.

Cost of the camp is $45, which will include a camp shirt.

For more information, or to receive a brochure, contact Russia varsity baseball coach Rick Gold, at 937-335-1921 or by email at rdgold14@yahoo.com

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NFL Playoff Glance All Times EST Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 Sunday, Jan. 8 New York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 New Orleans at San Francisco, 4:30 p.m.

Denver at New England, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 22 TBD Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu NFC vs. AFC, 7 p.m.

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis NFC vs. AFC, 6:20 p.m.

Bowl Glance College Football FBS Bowl Glance Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Ohio 24, Utah State 23 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall 20, FIU 10 Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Missouri 41, North Carolina 24 Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State 31, Louisville 24 Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Toledo 42, Air Force 41 Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5) Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State 18, Notre Dame 14 Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor 67,. Washington 56 Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas BYU 24, Tulsa 21 Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi State 23, Wake Forest 17 Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma 31, Iowa 14 Saturday, Dec. 31 Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M 33, Northwestern 22 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Utah 30, Georgia Tech 27, OT Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Cincinnati 31, Vanderbilt 24 Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco Illinois 20, UCLA 14 Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Auburn 43, Virginia 24 Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Houston 30, Penn State 14 Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. South Carolina 30, Nebraska 13

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20, OT Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia 70, Clemson 33 Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Arkansas 29, Kansas State 16 Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. SMU 28, Pittsburgh 6 Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas State 20 Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans Alabama 21, LSU 0

Final AP Poll The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, final records, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (55) 12-1 1,495 2 13-1 1,425 1 2. LSU (1) 3. Oklahoma St. (4) 12-1 1,399 3 4. Oregon 12-2 1,250 6 11-2 1,198 7 5. Arkansas 6. Southern Cal 10-2 1,181 5 7. Stanford 11-2 1,167 4 12-1 1,127 8 8. Boise St. 9. South Carolina 11-2 1,013 10 10. Wisconsin 11-3 905 9 11-3 873 12 11. Michigan St. 12. Michigan 11-2 839 13 13. Baylor 10-3 780 15 11-2 653 16 14. TCU 15. Kansas St. 10-3 621 11 16. Oklahoma 10-3 572 19 10-3 547 23 17. West Virginia 18. Houston 13-1 518 20 19. Georgia 10-4 439 18 411 22 20. Southern Miss. 12-2 21. Virginia Tech 11-3 329 17 22. Clemson 10-4 188 14 9-4 154 25 23. Florida St. 24. Nebraska 9-4 143 21 25. Cincinnati 10-3 103 NR Others receiving votes: BYU 51, Auburn 40, N. Illinois 33, Missouri 23, Texas 15, Rutgers 3, N. Dakota St. 2, Penn St. 2, Virginia 1.

Final USA Today Poll The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, final records, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 12-1 1,475 2 1. Alabama (59) 2. LSU 13-1 1,404 1 3. Oklahoma State 12-1 1,367 3 12-2 1,290 5 4. Oregon 5. Arkansas 11-2 1,188 7 6. Boise State 12-1 1,162 6 11-2 1,106 4 7. Stanford 8. South Carolina 11-2 1,084 9 9. Michigan 11-2 925 12 912 13 10. Michigan State 11-3 11. Wisconsin 11-3 911 8 12. Baylor 10-3 775 16 11-2 710 15 13. TCU 14. Houston 13-1 673 17 15. Oklahoma 10-3 610 19 16. Kansas State 10-3 602 10 11-3 574 11 17. Virginia Tech 18. West Virginia 10-3 554 22 19. S. Mississippi 12-2 429 21 10-4 345 18 20. Georgia 21. Cincinnati 10-3 248 24 22. Clemson 10-4 237 14 9-4 205 25 23. Florida State 24. Nebraska 9-4 144 20 25. Brigham Young 10-3 79 NR Others receiving votes: Northern Illinois 36; Missouri 33; Texas 29; Auburn 28; Rutgers 11; Penn State 10; Texas A&M 5; Virginia 4; Temple 2; Washington 2; Arkansas State 1; Florida 1; Louisiana-Lafayette 1; Mississippi State 1; Notre Dame 1; Ohio 1.

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4 4 .500 Boston Toronto 4 6 .400 New Jersey 2 8 .200 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 8 2 .800 7 3 .700 Atlanta Orlando 6 3 .667 Charlotte 2 8 .200 1 8 .111 Washington Central Division W L Pct 9 2 .818 Chicago Indiana 6 3 .667 Cleveland 4 5 .444 3 6 .333 Milwaukee Detroit 2 8 .200 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 6 4 .600 5 5 .500 Dallas Houston 3 6 .333 Memphis 3 6 .333 3 6 .333 New Orleans Northwest Division W L Pct 9 2 .818 Oklahoma City Portland 7 2 .778 Utah 6 3 .667 6 4 .600 Denver Minnesota 3 7 .300 Pacific Division L Pct W L.A. Lakers 7 4 .636 L.A. Clippers 4 3 .571 4 5 .444 Phoenix Golden State 3 6 .333 Sacramento 3 7 .300 Tuesday's Games Houston 82, Charlotte 70 Washington 93, Toronto 78 Philadelphia 112, Sacramento 85 Dallas 100, Detroit 86 Chicago 111, Minnesota 100 Oklahoma City 100, Memphis 95 Milwaukee 106, San Antonio 103 Utah 113, Cleveland 105 Portland 105, L.A. Clippers 97 Golden State 111, Miami 106, OT L.A. Lakers 99, Phoenix 83 Wednesday's Games Atlanta at Indiana Sacramento at Toronto Philadelphia at New York.

Washington at Chicago Oklahoma City at New Orleans Dallas at Boston Houston at San Antonio New Jersey at Denver L.A. Lakers at Utah Orlando at Portland Miami at L.A. Clippers Thursday's Games Charlotte at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

New York at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Orlando at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Friday's Games Detroit at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Boston, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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

New Jersey at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Miami at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

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15-0 684 5 4. Baylor 5. Ohio State 15-2 649 7 6. Duke 13-2 583 3 14-2 578 11 7. Michigan State 8. Indiana 15-1 552 12 9. Missouri 14-1 540 6 12-3 480 15 10. Kansas 11. Georgetown 13-2 425 9 12. UNLV 16-2 374 17 13-3 351 13 13. Michigan 14. Murray State 16-0 341 18 15. Louisville 13-3 321 10 12-3 304 8 16. UConn 17. Virginia 14-1 251 23 18. Kansas State 12-2 242 22 12-4 226 14 19. Florida 20. Mississippi State 13-3 181 16 21. Creighton 13-2 163 24 131 25 22. San Diego State 13-2 23. Gonzaga 13-2 103 — 24. Marquette 12-4 69 20 13-2 58 21 25. Harvard Others receiving votes: Wisconsin 43, Saint Mary's 39, Seton Hall 36, Vanderbilt 33, New Mexico 25, Middle Tennessee 20, Alabama 18, West Virginia 9, Southern Miss. 8, Stanford 5, Wichita State 5, Dayton 4, Illinois 4, Iowa State 1, Nevada 1.

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Women’s AP Poll The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 8, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Pts Prv Record 1. Baylor (39) 15-0 975 1 2. Notre Dame 15-1 935 3 12-2 879 2 3. UConn 4. Stanford 13-1 863 4 5. Maryland 16-0 825 5 12-3 769 6 6. Tennessee 7. Duke 12-2 744 7 8. Rutgers 13-2 673 10 14-2 631 11 9. Kentucky 10. Texas Tech 14-0 609 13 11. Ohio St. 15-1 572 8 10-3 532 9 12. Texas A&M 13. Miami 12-3 460 12 14. Green Bay 13-0 435 17 14-1 389 19 15. Nebraska 16. Louisville 13-3 346 14 17. Purdue 13-3 344 18 13-3 332 15 18. Georgetown 19. Georgia 13-3 300 16 20. Delaware 12-1 285 21 13-3 197 20 21. DePaul 22. North Carolina 12-3 180 25 23. Gonzaga 14-2 106 — 93 — 24. South Carolina 14-2 25. Vanderbilt 13-2 60 24 Others receiving votes: Penn St. 59, LSU 34, Georgia Tech 15, Kansas St. 13, Michigan St. 7, Kansas 4, Michigan 4, St. John's 2, Texas 2, St. Bonaventure 1.

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AP Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 8, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Syracuse (60) 17-0 1,618 1 15-1 1,558 2 2. Kentucky (5) 3. North Carolina 14-2 1,476 3 4. Baylor 15-0 1,436 4 5. Ohio St. 15-2 1,347 6 6. Michigan St. 14-2 1,263 10 7. Indiana 15-1 1,217 12 8. Duke 13-2 1,186 5 14-1 1,096 7 9. Missouri 10. Kansas 12-3 1,005 14 11. Georgetown 13-2 990 9 12. UNLV 16-2 852 17 13. Michigan 13-3 715 16 14. Louisville 13-3 704 11 16-0 628 19 15. Murray St. 14-1 607 21 16. Virginia 17. UConn 12-3 535 8 18. Kansas St. 12-2 482 23 12-4 463 13 19. Florida 13-3 362 15 20. Mississippi St. 21. Gonzaga 13-2 347 25 22. San Diego St. 13-2 313 24 13-2 236 — 23. Creighton 14-2 205 — 24. Seton Hall 25. Marquette 12-4 170 20 Others receiving votes: Wisconsin 97, Alabama 40, Vanderbilt 37, West Virginia 33, New Mexico 28, Saint Mary's (Cal) 18, Harvard 16, Illinois 14, Arkansas 11, Stanford 9, Saint Louis 7, Dayton 2, Iowa St. 1, Wagner 1.

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ESPN Top 25 Poll

National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division L Pct GB W Philadelphia 7 2 .778 — New York 5 4 .556 2

The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 8 : Pts Pvs Record 1. Syracuse (30) 17-0 774 1 2. Kentucky (1) 15-1 742 2 14-2 702 4 3. North Carolina

The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN Women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 9, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last weeks ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Baylor (31) 15-0 775 1 15-1 743 3 2. Notre Dame 3. UConn 12-2 704 2 4. Stanford 13-1 686 4 16-0 655 5 5. Maryland 6. Duke 12-2 612 6 7. Tennessee 12-3 598 7 14-2 552 9 8. Kentucky 9. Rutgers 13-2 527 10 10. Texas A&M 10-3 477 8 13-3 452 13 11. Miami 12. Green Bay 13-0 418 14 13. Ohio State 15-1 402 11 14-0 350 17 14. Texas Tech 15. Louisville 13-3 326 12 16. Georgia 13-3 311 15 13-3 251 16 17. Georgetown 18. Delaware 12-1 241 20 19. DePaul 14-3 187 18 13-3 172 22 20. Purdue 21. North Carolina 12-3 127 23 22. Gonzaga 14-2 118 24 14-1 112 — 23. Nebraska 24. Vanderbilt 13-2 100 21 25. Penn State 11-4 78 19 Others receiving votes: South Carolina 55, Michigan 19, Kansas State 8, Georgia Tech 5, Kansas 5, Texas 3, Florida Gulf Coast 2, St. John's 2, Middle Tennessee 1, West Virginia 1.

Boys Prep Poll How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school boys basketball teams in the first of seven weekly Associated Press polls, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses): DIVISION I 1, Cols. Northland (14) 6-1 209 2, Cin. La Salle (7) 8-0 148 9-1 126 3, Cin. Moeller 4, Pickerington Cent. (1) 11-0 109 5, Tol. Whitmer 9-0 106 11-0 70 6, Powell Olentangy Liberty (2) 7, Cin. Withrow 7-1 67 8, Mentor 8-1 62 8-1 60 9, Garfield Hts. 10, Cols. Walnut Ridge 7-0 59 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Cle. Hts. 53. 12, Norwalk 52. 13, Springboro 36. 14, Uniontown Lake 28. 14, Warren Harding 28. 16, Westerville S. 25. 17, Shaker Hts. 24. 18, Tol. St. John's 22. 19, Lyndhurst Brush 20. 20, Tol. Cent.

Cath. 18.

DIVISION II 10-0 200 1, Day. Dunbar (17) 2, Plain City Jonathan Alder (2) 10-0 123 3, Alliance (2) 10-0 96 9-1 83 4, Vincent Warren 5, Day. Thurgood Marshall 4-2 79 6, E. Liverpool (1) 8-0 74 5-4 70 T7, Akr. SVSM T7, Lexington 9-1 70 9, Cin. Taft (1) 4-4 69 7-1 64 10, Pataskala Licking Hts. (1) Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Cle. Benedictine 62. 12, Elida 54. 13, Wauseon 48. 14, Franklin (1) 46. 15, Defiance 38. 16, Cols. Hartley 31. 17, Mentor Lake Cath. 27. 18, Cols. Eastmoor 25. 19, Circleville Logan Elm 19. 19, Kettering Alter 19. 21, Sandusky Perkins 18. 22, Norwood 13.

DIVISION III 1, Bloom-Carroll (7) 9-0 182 9-0 153 2, Bedford Chanel (5) 3, Cin. Summit Country Day (6) 8-0 137 4, Leavittsburg Labrae (1) 10-0 114 9-1 104 5, Lima Cent. Cath. (2) 6, Versailles 7-1 89 7, Chesapeake (2) 7-1 88 9-1 87 8, Ironton 9, Creston Norwayne (1) 9-0 61 10, Amanda-Clearcreek 7-2 39 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Chillicothe Huntington 36. 12, Cols. Ready (1) 35. 13, Jamestown Greeneview 30. 14, Oak Hill 27. 15, New Middletown Spring. 25. 16, Cin. N. College Hill 23. 17, Coshocton 22. 17, Casstown Miami E. 22.

19, Gahanna Cols. Academy 16. 20, Archbold 12.

20, Sarahsville Shenandoah 12. 20, Mt. Gilead 12.

DIVISION IV 1, Berlin Hiland (20) 10-0 227 8-0 167 2, Ft. Recovery (1) 3, Newark Cath. (3) 8-1 148 4, Cols. Africentric 7-1 115 6-2 94 5, Cle. VASJ 6, Zanesville Rosecrans 6-3 77 7, Richmond Hts. 7-1 63 7-0 55 8, Edgerton 9, Jackson Center (1) 6-0 52 10, Leipsic 7-0 51 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Ada 49. 12, Day. Jefferson 45. 13, McComb 26. 14, Berlin Center Western Reserve 22. 15, Tiffin Calvert 21. 16, Malvern 18. 17, Racine Southern 17. 18, Gibsonburg 15. 19, Crown City S. Gallia 13. 19, New Madison Tri-Village 13.

Girls Prep Poll How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school girls basketball teams in the first of seven weekly Associated Press polls, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses): DIVISION I 1, Reynoldsburg (8) 11-0 192 2, Can. McKinley (8) 9-0 172 9-0 155 3, Cin. Princeton (3) 4, Pickerington N. (1) 11-1 119 5, Twinsburg (4) 9-2 113 9-0 87 6, Springboro 7, Uniontown Lake 10-0 65 8, Zanesville 11-0 62 60 9, Lewis Cn. Olentangy Orange (1) 12-1 T10, Cols. Northland 8-1 39 T10, Kettering Fairmont 9-2 39 9-1 39 T10, Middleburg Hts. Midpark Others receiving 12 or more points: 13, Cin. Sycamore 36. 14, Cin. Winton Woods 30. 15, Wadsworth 27. 16, Gahanna Lincoln 21. 17, N. Can. Hoover 18. 17, Warren Howland 18. 19, Lewis Center Olentangy 13.

DIVISION II 1, Day. Carroll (7) 11-0 151 2, Akr. Hoban (5) 10-0 136 11-0 121 3, Clyde (2) 4, Ravenna (2) 11-0 108 5, Akr. Manchester (2) 11-0 106 8-2 85 6, Day. Chaminade-Julienne 7, Tol. Rogers (2) 9-1 76 8, Shaker Hts. Hathaway Brown (2) 7-3 67 9-1 64 9, Lima Bath (1) 10, Shelby 10-0 56 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Struthers (2) 53. 12, Jackson 45. 13, Millersburg W. Holmes 38. 14, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 33. 15, Plain City Jonathan Alder 31. 16, Kettering Alter 24.

17, Cols. Hartley 23. 18, Beloit W. Branch 15. 19, New Richmond 13.

DIVISION III 1, Anna (9) 10-0 186 2, Findlay Liberty-Benton (4) 10-0 144 8-0 143 3, Oak Hill (3) 4, Middletown Madison (1) 12-0 139 5, Cols. Africentric (1) 7-2 108 6, Archbold (1) 12-0 105 10-0 97 7, Smithville (2) 8, Georgetown (1) 10-0 75 9, Beverly Ft. Frye 9-1 55 6-2 37 10, Orrville Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Proctorville Fairland 31. 12, Baltimore Liberty Union 25.

13, Richwood N. Union 20. 14, Versailles 19. 15, Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. 18. 16, Gates Mills Gilmour (1) 16. 17, Collins Western Reserve 15. 17, Casstown Miami E. 15. 19, Centerburg (1) 13.

DIVISION IV 11-0 177 1, Ottoville (9) 2, Newark Cath. (8) 12-0 154 3, Berlin Hiland 8-1 97 9-1 86 4, Cortland Maplewood (1) T5, N. Lewisburg Triad (2) 10-0 65 T5, New Riegel 9-0 65 9-0 59 7, Arcadia 8, Waterford (2) 8-1 57 9, Zanesville Rosecrans 8-2 56 8-1 55 10, Ft. Recovery Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Reedsville Eastern 48. 12, Maria Stein Marion Local 42. 13, Mansfield St. Peter's 39. 14, New Madison Tri-Village 38. 14, Arlington 38. 16, Stryker 37. 17, Tree of Life (1) 36. 18, Delphos St. John's 29. 19, Shadyside 26. 20, Berlin Center W. Reserve 22.

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