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INSIDE: ‘Soul Train’ creator dies. Page 2.
INSIDE: Mild weather to continue. Page 8.
SPORTS: Seven Piqua football players sign with colleges. Page 13.
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E. Ash St. project to begin Work expected to be finished by Oct. 1 BY BETHANY J. ROYER Staff Writer broyer@dailycall.com
USA Weekend coming Friday This week’s edition features a profile on actress Reese Witherspoon. Also look for fashion tips from Vera Wang and a recipe from Ellie Krieger on how to make healthy pancakes.
PYBSA sign-ups continue at mall PIQUA — Piqua Youth Baseball and Softball (PYBSA) 2012 sign-ups will continue this weekend at the Miami Valley Centre Mall on the following times. (will be located out side of Sears store) Saturday — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday — 1 p.m.-4 p.m. For additional information, email Andy Hall at ahall7@woh.rr.com
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PIQUA — The long-anticipated redevelopment of the Ash Street corridor between Spring Street and the Piqua Board of Education building will begin Monday, Feb. 20, and is scheduled for completion by Oct. 1. This primary gateway into Piqua from I-75 has been on the top five opportunities list of the ReDO (Redevelopment Opportunities) Piqua analysis report since 2005. The other four sites include: the Riverfront Mill District, North County Road 25-A corridor, the area of South Main Street and Clark Avenue, and the former Piqua Memorial Hospital site. Both the Riverfront and former Piqua hospital site projects have taken off thanks to grants from the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund or CORF that awarded $2 million for
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A Piqua City Schools bus discharges students on East Ash Street near Roosevelt Field House on Wednesday. A major construction project is set to begin on East Ash Street later this month and is expected to be completed by Oct. 1. demolition and clean-up at the latter, while the Ohio Department of Development’s Brownfield Action Plan Pilot Program recently granted the city
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$50,000 for technical assistance in the redevelopment of the former. The state and federal is funding 75 percent of the $2.5 million Ash Street
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The Congregational and Christian denominations in Ohio voted to merge at a convention held at the Broadway Congregational Church in Piqua in 1929.
too close to the road, an issue resolved through right-of-way, and now must grapple with redirecting See E. Ash St./Page 2
The ‘HYPE’ is all about networking Program to mark anniversary
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Lottery CLEVELAND (AP) — The following are Wednesday’s winning Ohio Lottery numbers: Night Drawings: ■ Classic Lotto 06-15-28-31-33-45 ■ Rolling Cash 5 PROVIDED PHOTO 15-20-22-23-33 Retired Piqua police Sgt. Clarence Ford, 92, left, poses with Piqua Police Chief ■ Pick 3 Numbers Bruce Jamison in his office. Ford retired from the department 40 years ago this 1-4-0 month and since then has went on a police ride along each year. ■ Pick 4 Numbers 2-3-3-7 Day Drawings: ■ Midday 3 0-1-8 ■ Midday 4 1-2-2-7 For Powerball numbers visit www.ohiolottery.com. The city native served United States Navy and on the department from former Washington TownIndex Feb. 1, 1947 to Feb. 1, ship trustee of two 1972, and rose from a pa- decades. Classified....................10-12 trolman to sergeant in He said that the times Comics...............................9 BY WILL E SANDERS that time. He worked have changed since he Entertainment ..................5 under three different po- was on patrol. Horoscope .......................9 Staff Writer lice chiefs during his time “Back then you knew Local.............................3, 8 wsanders@dailycall.com on the department — everybody in town and Nation...............................8 PIQUA — Forty years Frank Strickling, Earl Mc- they all knew you,” Ford Obituaries ...........................2 ago Wednesday, former po- Clannan and Jim Gary. added. Opinion ..............................4 lice Sgt. Clarence Ford reFord, who is the oldest Among some of the Religion ........................6 tired from the Piqua living former Piqua police tasks he especially enSchool ..........................7 Police Department, but he officer, said his public serv- joyed when he served was Sports ....................13-16 has made a special trip to ice as a police officer on assisting juveniles, paWeather ............................3 the department each year. the force meant and still trolling the streets and Ford, 92, of Piqua, rou- means everything to him. trying not to get bogged tinely visits the depart“I enjoy the fact that I down in an office. ment and rides along once am still a member of the “I didn’t like the idea of each year on the date that Piqua Police Department,” See Ford/Page 2 he retired — Feb. 1. said Ford, a veteran of the 6 2
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BY BETHANY J. ROYER Staff Writer broyer@dailycall.com PIQUA — What’s all the HYPE? Just ask HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Emerge) Chair Douglas Metcalfe, executive director of SafeHaven, about the importance of networking when fresh out of college, starting a new business, or when simply wanting to give back to the community. “There’s so much out there that just doesn’t get
into people’s eyes and ear, we’re trying to pull that together and help young people.” Metcalfe explained about HYPE’s mission to connect young professionals while also noting that the group uses the term “young” loosely. While technically open to those 21 years of age up to age 40, HYPE is for those young at heart who want to play a leadership role both socially and professionally while helping to retain and attract young professionals to the area. See ‘HYPE’/Page 2
Honda expansion to bring more jobs Company to invest $98M in Anna BY RACHEL LLOYD Ohio Community Media rlloyd@sdnccg.com ANNA — Honda officials announced a $98-million investment in the Anna Engine Plant Wednesday morning, with Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor among the visiting area dignitaries at the occasion.
The words “comeback” and “rebound” were repeated often as Taylor and Honda officials spoke of the plan to build the company’s next-generation powertrain technologies in Ohio. The Anna investment correlates with the $120-million investment See Honda/Page 8
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‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius dies Death believed to be suicide LOS ANGELES (AP) “Soul Train” host Don Cornelius was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant T V showman who used his purring, baritone voice to seduce mainstream CORNELIUS America into embracing black music and artists. But the “love, peace, and SOUL!” he wished viewers as he closed each show for decades escaped him as his life descended into marital trouble, illness and, finally, a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday. Police went to his Mulholland Drive home around 4 a.m. after receiving a call from one of his sons, who became concerned after being contacted by his father. Cornelius, 75, was found shot and was pronounced dead an hour later at a nearby hospital. Authorities ruled out foul play, but have not found a suicide note and are talking to relatives about his mental state. To music-hungry viewers, he was a smooth, sharp-dressed man who got them dancing to the hottest tracks going. The pop world’s biggest stars recalled him as much more: A cultural groundbreaker who advanced AfricanAmerican music and culture; a black entrepreneur who overcame racism by
strength of will; a visionary who understood rap’s emergence but criticized its rawness. Aretha Franklin, an early “Soul Train” performer, called him “an American treasure.” “God bless him for the solid, good and wholesome foundation he provided for young adults worldwide,” she said, “and the unity and brotherhood he singlehandedly brought about with his most memorable creation of ‘Soul Train.’” Donald Cortez Cornelius was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Chicago. After high school, he served as a Marine in Korea. Cornelius was working as an insurance salesman when he spent $400 on a broadcasting course and landed a part-time job in 1966 as announcer, newsman and DJ on WVON radio. That’s where listeners first heard the distinctively measured and rich Cornelius rumble. Cornelius began moonlighting at WCIU-TV when Roy Wood, his mentor at WVON, moved there, and won a job producing and hosting “A Black’s View of the News.” When the station wanted to expand its “ethnic” programming, he pitched a black music show, and “Soul Train” was born. “Soul Train,” which began in 1970, followed some of the “Bandstand” format with its audience and young dancers. But that’s where the comparisons stopped. Cornelius, the suave, ultra-cool emcee, made “Soul Train” appointment viewing.
E. Ash St. Continued from page 1 traffic. The road closure and subsequent detour of I-75 to County 25-A to North Street to Spring Street will also be felt by the school district, affecting bus routes, along with pick up and arrival times. Transportation director and business coordinator for Piqua City Schools Roger Ely explained via email that there will be few bus routes not affected in some way and for those students who live in the immediate area, “current plans are to identify and divide those bus riders into north and south groups. The north riders will be catching the bus at Greene and New Street, and the students on the south side of Ash Street will ride from
Water and Race Street.” According to Ely, parents can expect letters from the district approximately 10 days in advance of the change with East Main Street and Garbry Road, as well as County Road 25-A to be used, with a potential adjustment to pickup times to compensate for the additional travel. “As a district, we look forward to the advances and improvements in traffic flow through the city,” wrote Ely on a street that, according to city engineer Amy Havenar, sees an average daily traffic (ADT) of approximately 18,300 vehicles per day. “And are happy to work through whatever temporary changes that need to occur to promote the advancement and development of the city.”
Ford Continued from page 1 sitting in a chair all of the time,” he said, laughing. “I always really liked being out in the public.” Piqua Police Chief Bruce Jamison said he first met Ford when Jamison took over treasurer duties from Ford at the local FOP early on in the chief’s career, and since then the two have been very good friends and frequently visit with one another. Jamison said that for a lot of police retirees it is a balancing act. “This is a very stressful job and it is really more of a lifestyle,” Jamison said. “When retirement comes around, some guys are looking for separation and to get on to a whole different life. Others feel it is very important to keep that tie. But there is always a bond, and they understand the job.” Jamison also said it is nice for the department’s current police officers to get to know past officers of the department. “It is pretty unique to Clarence,” the chief said. “He knows quite a bit of history about the department and has been keeping track of all of those who have ever served the
police department.” During Ford’s annual ride along Wednesday afternoon he was partnered with police Lt. Jason Preston. These two new “partners” drove around on patrol, much to the delight of Ford, who holds his previous police work in high regard. When Ford was on the force he was the only person who could type well and had extensive use with typewriters. By contrast, now, officers have computers in their patrol cars that they use to routinely type reports into the system or use the computer to retrieve data. “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” Jamison said. “We are doing all of the same things the police were doing decades ago. We just have a different way of how we do it now.”
Tree committee meeting canceled PIQUA — The city of Piqua Tree Committee meeting has been canceled for today due to the lack of agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, March 1.
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Darrell L. Free PIQUA — Darrell L. Free, 63, of Piqua, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at his residence. H e w a s b o r n July 3, 1948, i n Piqua, to the l a t e FREE Elden and Emmajean (Sirch) Free. He is survived by his daughter, Meka, of Piqua, two sons, Darrell A. (Andy) of Troy and Alex of Piqua; six grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert Free of Piqua and Danny Free of Sidney. Darrell was preceded in death by his two sisters, Darlene Paldino and
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D i a n e Banks. Darrell was a graduate of Piqua Central High in 1966, served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-70, and retired from the city of Piqua as a wastewater facility supervisor in 2000. He was an avid race fan, master builder of model ships, and generally enjoyed retirement. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at VFW Post 4874, Piqua at 1 p.m. Saturday with a military send off at 2 pm. Celebrants are asked to bring any copies of photos they may have of Darrell to share. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Veterans to D.C., P.O. Box 569, Piqua, OH 45356.
Roy Woolridge BRADFORD — Roy Woolridge, 101, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. Roy was born in Grayson County, Ky., on Jan. 22, 1911, to the late Robert and Rachel A. (Miller) Wooldridge. He was a U.S. Navy Pearl Harbor veteran, serving during World War II and was a Navy Band Master. He retired as Transportation Officer with WPAFB with 27 years of service and was a retired musician with 26 years of service. He was a member of the F&AM Bradford Masonic Lodge and member of Order of Eastern Star. Roy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Verna Mae (Hobbs) Woolridge; two daughters, Joyce A. and Archie Koogler of Covington and Janice and
Jack Neff o f Greenville; s o n , E d m a n and Barbara Ann Woolridge of Norfolk, Va.; seven Julie grandchildren, Koogler and Trent Hornbacker of Ridgeville, Ind., Dean and Renzen Neff of Greenville, Jeri and Mark Sweitzer of Piqua, Jodi and Jimmy Besecker of Greenville, Keith and Diane Woolridge of Norfolk, Va., Bruce and Teresa Woolridge of Chesapeake, Va., Steve and Angie Woolridge of Charleston, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren, Markie Sweitzer, Jade and Jimmy Besecker, Heather Woolridge, Dangelo, Peyton and Riley Woolridge; and other relatives and friends. There will be no public services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockerfraley.com.
‘HYPE’ Continued from page 1 “People were going away to college and not coming back,” said Metcalfe on the number of young professionals leaving the northern Miami Valley area. He collaborated an idea with the county’s Chamber of Commerces to give birth to HYPE. “There’s a perception that there’s not a lot to keep them here and we’re here to show that northern Miami Valley is a great place to live, work and play.” With a motto, “Play… with a Purpose,” the group currently boasts more than 250 members. That is nearly three times their numbers from the time HYPE started three years ago with an official kick-off hosting more than 100 young professionals at Troy’s Club 55 in 2009. This May marks their third anniversary and plans are already under way to celebrate not only a coming together of like-minded peers in the community but to keep to the group’s motto that includes giving back. As the group emphasizes community spirit with past contributions including helping Habitat for Humanity with landscaping, painting a homeless shelter and the most recent, in partnership with Edison Community College and donating gifts to New Path, a non-profit agency through Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City. The group has also hosted numerous events including a Bring Your Boss to HYPE day event at the Country Club, and are in the early planning stages of a business orientation event. A psychology graduate from Ohio State University, Metcalfe was recruited to Piqua’s SafeHaven six years ago from Lutheran Social Services where he was a program manager. His involvement with
HYPE began as a regular member before elections last May put him in the Chair or president’s position. “It’s been really great for networking, having resources and a team of great people, get a lot of great community-involved work done,” said Metcalfe of his HYPE experience. He also went on to explain how he was rather naive about the importance and power of networking during his college years. “Back to HYPE, that’s where its really emphasized, the value in networking, all the benefits that have come out of it for me and for a lot of people that I’ve seen it help within our group.” The value of connecting can make an individual on the job hunt during a tough economy really stand out, said Metcalfe. “When you are trying to compete with other people and all you’ve got is a bunch of resumes in front of somebody it really helps.” HYPE can also help businesses as they’ve been contacted by Honda, for example, looking for potential hires. Want to know about all the HYPE? Meetings are held monthly with locations rotating between Covington, Piqua, Tipp City and Troy. Their next meeting will be held Tuesday at the Filling Station in Troy to discuss entrepreneurship. For more information visit www.hypenmv.org
TROY — Mary W. Cleveland, 88, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3 1 , 2012, a t Miami Va l l e y Hospit a l , D a y ton. She w a s p r e - CLEVELAND ceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Cleveland in February 1991; and her brother William H. Weaver in June 1998. She is survived by one son, Kenneth W. Cleveland of Springboro; two daughters, Charlene Rock of Sparks, Nev. and Francine Massie of Huber Heights; six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Cleveland was
born Nov. 5, 1923, in Bryan, to the late J. Arter and Blanche (Henry) Weaver. She attended Bowling Green State University and was a charter member of the Troy Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She retired from the City of Troy Recreation Department in 1984, and was a member of the Miami County Chapter of Public Employee Retirees. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Troy. Private services will be held for the family. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ or the Miami County Humane Society. Friends may also express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
Mary Virginia Stang TROY — Mary Virginia Stang, loving wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, a t Koester Pavilion, Troy. S h e w a s b o r n Oct. 28, 1923, in STANG Troy to the late Alfred Charles and Lena (Berchtold) Bretland. She is survived by her son, David Stang of Columbus. She was a 1941 graduate of Troy High School. During World War II, she worked at Waco Aircraft in Troy where she met her first husband, Army pilot A.L. Riggs. After the war, they set up and ran a flying school at Brown Airport in Tulsa, Okla. Virginia returned to Troy in the early 1950s and worked for BF Goodrich. There she met Fred K. Stang and they married in May 1953. Fred and Virginia had many good friends whom they met through the Goodrich Bowling and Golf Leagues.
In 1967, she began working for Troy High School in the dean’s office. Many former THS students remember her fondly as the attendance officer who gave out detentions but was always fair and treated students with friendliness and respect. She also enjoyed working with her student helpers. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husbands, A.L. Riggs and Fred Stang; one son, Alfred Riggs; four sisters, Alice Fogle, Catherine Coble, Florence “Dodie” Hilbert and Elsie Barr; and two brothers, Lawrence and Robert Bretland. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 121:45 p.m. Friday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeff Warner Scholarship Fund in care of the Troy Foundation, 216 W. Franklin St., Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
KateLee Ember Seyfried TROY — KateLee Ember Seyfried, daughter to Mark David and Stacy Nicole Seyfried of Troy, became an angel in heaven on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. In addition to her parents, KateLee is survived by her sisters, Sierra Bailey of London and Rachel Bailey, Lauren Bailey, KymberLee Seyfried and EmmaLee Seyfried, all of Troy; maternal grandparents, John Tomlin of Huntington, W.Va. and Cheryl Tomlin of Springfield; paternal grandparents, Eugene and Patsy Seyfried of Cincinnati; maternal
uncle, John Tomlin Jr. of Springfield; paternal uncles and aunts, Tim and Kelly Seyfried and Glenn and Marci Seyfried, all of Cincinnati, and Keith and Tara Seyfried of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and numerous extended family members. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Friday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
Death notices PIQUA — Lowell “Pete” Berry, 79, of 1345 Covington Ave., Piqua, died at 7:58 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home. Private services are being provided to his family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Policy: Please send obituary notices by e-mail to editorial@dailycall.com or by fax to (937) 773-4225. Deadlines: Notices must be received by 6 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Friday, and by 4 p.m. on Monday for Tuesday’s online edition. Questions: Please call Editor Susan Hartley at (937) 7732721, ext. 207 if you have questions about obituaries.
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Piqua City Schools and Piqua Catholic Schools students were recognized as top winners of the Norman Rockwell creative writing and art contests during a special reception recently held at Edison Community College. The students, all sixth-graders, included (left to right) Samantha Helton, Wilder Intermediate School, art; Gabrielle Canterbury, Bennett Intermediate School, essay; Kenzie Ellerman, Wilder, art; Ethan Booth, Bennett, art; Grace Strevell, Washington Intermediate School, art; Molly Safreed, Piqua Catholic School, art; and Aldo Barrero, art, Piqua Catholic. Standing in back row is Tom Daly, curator of education at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., who visited each of the above schools and also presented a public lecture at Edison. Absent was Tila Rippke, Washington, essay. The contest, lecture and field trip to the Dayton Art Institute for all city sixth-graders to view the Rockwell exhibit was sponsored by the Piqua Arts Council.
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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday 61 at 3:55 p.m. Low Yesterday 49 at 2:09 a.m. Normal High 36 Normal Low 21 64 in 1989 Record High Record Low -5 in 1929
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Piqua Catholic celebrates P IQUA HIGH SCHOOL SitsMimportance OK S IEG NinAeducation LS PIQUA — Piqua Catholic School joins of other thousands Catholic schools across the nation in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. The week-long annual celebration highlights the important role catholic schools play in providing a values-added education for America’s young people. • Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service.” is the theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week being observed through Friday. The theme focuses on three priorities catholic schools establish that make them stand apart from other institutions. Piqua Catholic is proud of its educational program that emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, and social values. Thank you to all supporters who make this mission possible. • With faith as the cornerstone of the week’s celebration students participated in a Living Rosary. Instead of sitting in church pews students stand and form the rosary with their bodies. Each participant, wearing a designated color, represents one bead of
LIZ ROBBINS Director of Involvement and Development for Piqua Catholic School the rosary and leads the prayer for that bead. • Congratulations to our second grade students who received the sacrament of reconciliation. The sacrament celebrates God’s forgiveness of our sins. It is also a passage for these children as they prepare for their first holy communion in the spring. • Congratulations to the Cavalier of the Quarter recipients. They are fourth-grader Clare Caldwell; fifth-grader Kiera Burns; sixthgrader Jared Wright; seventh-grader Megan Neumeier; eighth-grader Cassidy Hemm; eighthgrader Colton Bachman. Teachers select students based on cooperation, kindness, and academic progress. • Fifth grade students
are excited to start D.A.R.E. — Drug Abuse Resistance Education. The 13-week program encourages students to live healthy lifestyles and resist pressure to use drugs and alcohol. Each week the students work through a curriculum that teaches the students the effects of drugs and alcohol. Students also are working on becoming the D.A.R.E. student of the week by showing exemplary behavior and serving as a good role model for all students. • The Junior Optimist Club has spent the last two months selling Miami County Dog Tags at the Miami Valley Centre Mall. Not only has this been a great service to the citizens of the community, but also an excellent learning experience for the members. They have learned to meet the public, fill out forms, and interact with all types of people. • The school science fair is where sixth- and eighth-graders will be later this month. Dozens of students are putting the final touches on their projects that include testing the absorbency of
paper towels and determining if soft drinks can safety remove rust. They have been working on the projects for weeks. Good luck to all competitors who will be showcasing their talents. • Good luck to fifthgrader Madison Heffelfinger as she represents the city of Piqua in the Dayton Regional Spelling Bee on Feb. 25. The competition takes place at Sinclair Community College. • The Piqua Catholic Athletic Boosters is trying to locate the school’s alumni. Graduates of St. Mary, St. Boniface, Piqua Catholic High, and Piqua Catholic Schools are invited to attend Alumni Weekend Feb. 17 through Feb. 19. Friday night includes bowling and socializing. Saturday highlights include a basketball tournament, various contests, Mass, and an evening social. Call for the school at 7731564 for more information and/or to RSVP. • A 47-inch television and an iPad2 could be yours for $10. The boosters club is raffling off the electronics during the alumni weekend festivities.
In Brief Dr. O’Campo featured at lunch
For more information or for reservations, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. PIQUA — Dr. Victoria Wayne St., call 773-6626 O’Campo, staff member of or e-mail info@ywcapiUpper Valley Medical qua.com. Center, will be the featured speaker for the Career Center YWCA Piqua Monthly offers classes Luncheon Series on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The PIQUA — Beginning program, “Ask the Urolo- computer classes will be gist,” begins at 11 a.m. fol- offered through the Upper lowed by a luncheon ($5 Valley Career Center per person) at noon. Adult Division. Class topReservations for the ics include the basics of luncheon must be made by operating a computer, orMonday, Feb. 6. ganizing computer docuO’Campo’s program will ments, techniques for focus on pertinent con- internet searches, and cerns and issues of aging. email. Classes are deShe will discuss a variety signed to help particiof health matters that in- pants feel more dividuals might experi- comfortable using a comence during the aging puter at work or home. process and how to preMorning and evening pare for those changes. classes provide adult stuThere will be time for dents the flexibility they written questions. need to work around job There is no charge for and family schedules. The the program which is open morning classes operate to the public. A UVMC from 9 a.m. to noon nurse is available from Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 15 10:15–11 a.m. for free and 22. The evening class blood pressure and glu- schedule is 6pm to 9 p.m. cose screenings. also on Feb. 8, 15 and 22.
Training operates at the Applied Technology Center, 8901 Looney Road, Piqua. The cost of the beginning computer class is $50 per student. This amount includes instruction and all materials. Some discounts are available, call for details. Registrations are being taken at 778-8419 or 1-800-589-6963.
Get your singing Valentine today MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami-Shelby Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is offering ‘singing valentines’ from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Several quartets will be available to sing to that special person. For $25 you will receive a rose wrapped in baby’s breath and cellophane decorated with Valentines Day hearts. For men we will provide a box of candy, a Hallmark Valentines Day card, two Love songs sung with great quality in four part harmony by four guys in tuxedos.
To get on the schedule, contact Ron Ventura at 473-5103. If no answer, leave a message on the answering machine and your call will be returned ASAP. Visit www.melodymenchorus.org and learn about the MS Chapter.
Valentine class offered at YWCA PIQUA — Students in grades K-4 can team up with instructors Jennifer Anderson and Kelly Bornhorst to create a Valentine card and card holder for your holiday cards from 67:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the YWCA Piqua. Class participants also will enjoy a fun snack during the class time. Class fee is $10 along with a student membership of $10. All supplies are included in the class fee. For more information or registration, stop at the YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne St., call 773-6626 or e-mail info@ywcapiqua.com.
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PIQUA — The following events and programs are taking place in Piqua City Schools: •The Piqua High School Speech and Debate team competed at Mason High School last weekend. Teams from across the state gathered to compete in several categories.Two Piqua competitors placed in the top of their rounds.Andrea Ferree placed first and second, while Luke Hanes placed second. • Piqua High School music students participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival at Greenville High School on Saturday, Jan. 28. Congratulations to Aaron VanPelt, Jarod Haney, Joling Hsiang and Mitch Stevens for receiving I — Superior ratings and to Nick Clayton, Ellen Haney, Megan Craft, Corrine Crawford, Blythe Palsgrove, Heather Anderson, Elizabeth Banks, Andrew Lavey, Will Cissner, Nick Clayton, Hannah Wise and Mitch Stevens for receiving II — Excellent ratings. • Beginning Feb. 20, Ash Street will be closed from Spring Street to the entrance of the Board of Education Offices. Work is scheduled for completion by Oct. 1. This street closing will impact the busing schedule for the Piqua City School District. Once the work begins on Ash Street, the PCS Transportation Department will be making adjustments to bus routes and scheduled pick up and arrival times. • The Owl Extraordinaire Program was presented to Favorite Hill Primary third-grade students on Jan. 26 and 27 by Brukner Nature Center Naturalist Miss Becky. She talked with the students about bird characteristics and habitats. They discussed bird adaptations that are used for birds to survive in their environment. Students investigated feathers, beaks, and feet of different birds. Miss Becky also brought two live owls, a barred owl and an Eastern screech owl, both native to Ohio. Each student received an owl pellet which they dissected. This presentation was supported in the classroom with literature about owls, a bird of prey. • The Piqua Football National Signing Day Ceremony was held Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the commons of Piqua High School. This celebration was for all senior football players that were signing a National Letter of Intent to play college football. Piqua signees included: Travis Nees, University of Toledo, Jordan Feeser, Youngstown State University, Trae Honeycutt, University of Findlay, Brad Dotson, University of Findlay, Brandon Pummill, University of Findlay, Kevin Richardson, Ashland University and Rob Stollmer, Otterbein University. • The Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) held its 5th Annual National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Huber Heights Athletic Foundation Center. This event was open to all senior football players of GWOC member schools that were signing a National Letter of Intent to play college football at the Division I (FBS or FCS) level. Piqua attendees included Travis Nees, University of Toledo and Jordan Feeser, Youngstown State University. • The GWOC Diving competition was held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Trotwood-Madison High School. Piqua junior Zach Zimpher placed 1st in the Divisional meet and finished 4th overall. Freshman Corbin Meckstroth placed 2nd in the divisional meet and 5th overall. For the girls, junior, Katie Stewart finished 1st in the Divisional meet and 10th overall. In addition, senior, Mac Mohr placed 7th and freshman, Andrew Cole placed 8th at the Divisional meet. • The GWOC Swimming competition was held Saturday, Jan. 28 and concluded on Sunday, Jan. 30. In the girls meet, Piqua’s 200m Medley Relay team and 200m Free Relay team placed 3rd at the Divisional meet. Senior Emma Kiefer placed 2nd in the 200 Individual Medley and the 50 Freestyle at the Divisional meet. Kiefer also finished 1st in the 100m Butterfly at the Divisional meet and 8th overall and placed 2nd in the 100m Backstroke and 2nd overall. In addition, Carmell Rigola finished 4th in the 100m Butterfly and the 100m Backstroke. Katie Stewart finished 7th at the Divisional meet in the 100m Breaststroke. The 400m Freestyle Relay team finished 2nd at the Divisional meet and 8th overall. For the boys meet, Piqua’s 200m Medley Relay team and the 200m Freestyle Relay team placed 4th and the 400m Freestyle Relay team placed 3rd during the divisional meet.
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GOP ‘super PAC’ raised $51 million BY JACK GILLUM WASHINGTON (AP) — American Crossroads, the Republican “super” political committee that plans to play a major role in this year’s presidential campaign, raised more than $51 million along with its nonprofit arm last year, The Associated Press has learned. The figures from Crossroads the group backed by former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove were among the first financial reports being made public Tuesday, the deadline for super PACs and presidential candidates to file financial reports with federal election officials. While most recent public attention has focused on groups spending major sums for negative TV ads assailing GOP presidential primary rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, Tuesday’s figures are a sign of even greater spending to come in the general election battle between the Republican nominee and Democratic President Barack Obama. Other big super PACs required to disclose their donors Tuesday include Restore Our Future, the Romney-leaning PAC that has contributed to a deluge of ads hammering Gingrich, and Winning Our Future, the Gingrich-supportive group that has been critical of Romney’s time at a venture capital firm. Both super PACs are run in part by former advisers to the candidates. The American Crossroads PAC has about $15.6 million cash on hand, representing only part of the money it has in the bank to spend on defeating Obama. Financial details from Crossroads GPS the nonprofit arm are unclear because it doesn’t have to disclose its donors under IRS rules, althoughCrossroads GPS was responsible for most of the groups’ fundraising haul. The Crossroads war chests underscore the extraordinary impact super PACs could have on this year’s race for the White House. In GOP primaries so far, groups working for or against presidential candidates have spent roughly $25 million on TV ads about half the nearly $53 million spent on advertising so far to influence voters in the early weeks of the race. Crossroads’ financial reports, which the AP obtained ahead of the Federal Election Commission, identify wealthy donors who had given contributions reaching as high as seven figures by the end of 2011. Among the largest contributors is Dallas businessman Harold Simmons, who gave the group $5 million last November and whose holding company, Contran Corp., donated an additional $2 million. Simmons is a major donor to GOP and conservative causes who pumped as much as $4 million into the “swift boat” campaign that helped sink Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry in 2004. Simmons, an early supporter of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential run, also was a fundraising “bundler” putting donations together for Arizona Sen. John McCain. Other super PACs have already had a major effect this primary season. One group, for instance, effectively saved Newt Gingrich’s candidacy, while another tore into him in Florida and elsewhere. At the minimum, the groups’ spending is a precursor to the general election when super PACs aligned with both Republicans and Obama plan to dole out even larger sums.
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of the times, rarer now than EWISTON, Maine — in years past, when Robert J. Against all odds, Dole, Howard H. Baker Jr., against all expectaand Rudman, three retired tions, perhaps even against senators who stay in touch all reason, the Republican but whose average age is 85, presidential nomination get together for dinner. None fight is centered in Florida has been in office more rethis week and then moves to cently than 16 years ago. a hopelessly complex process None of the other figures here in Maine week. This is DAVID SHRIBMAN — not Karl Rove, George W. a far different contest than Columnist Bush’s aide, not Charles R. the Republicans conducted a Black Jr., the veteran GOP few weeks, a few miles, and a political lifetime away across the border adviser, neither of whom has held major office — qualifies as a party leader whose in New Hampshire. Strip the cant from the 2012 Republi- word might make mortals tremble or can nomination fight and you have a whose dictates might carry the voltage of front-runner who lost two out of the first a thunderbolt. The Republicans have had such figures three tests and now is barely entitled to the title; a challenger in the race to be in past decades — former nominees standard-bearer of a family-values party Dwight D. Eisenhower, Thomas Dewey who has had three wives, almost no allies and Richard M. Nixon, or House Majority and many blood enemies in his own party; Leader Charles A. Halleck, Senate Miand another contender who lost in his nority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, or forown state, considered essential to a GOP mer House Speaker Joseph Martin — but victory, by 18 points in his Senate re-elec- they don’t have one now. Today neither Senate Minority Leader tion fight. In the old days a formula like that Mitch McConnell nor House Speaker would be a summons for the political es- John Boehner can play the role. Neither tablishment to do something, or anything can speak for his entire caucus or for the — step in to force implausible candidates entire party; both are worried about the from the race, step forward with a new influence of tea party irregulars in their contender in the lists, or step up the pres- respective houses. It may be that the modsure to bring order to the proceedings. ern Republican establishment has been But none of that is happening, or is likely relegated to the presidents of a few Rotary clubs in cities with populations to happen anytime soon. Is it possible that in the party of the es- under 100,000. The Republicans aren’t alone. Four tablishment there is no party establishment anymore — that in the caucus of the years ago, the insurgent Democratic candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, defeated the old guard, no one is on guard? This is the Republican question that establishment candidate, Sen. Hillary dares not speak its name; one that sug- Clinton, who had the support of a former gests that the character of a political president, big labor and many liberal inparty more than a century and a half old terest groups. Usually the president of the has shifted — startlingly, significantly — United States automatically is regarded as an establishment figure, but Obama in the past decade or two. Right now the Republicans seem to be shirks from the role and, as a recent acavoiding the question entirely, speaking count of life within the First Family sugobliquely of a party establishment, but gests, is uncomfortable with many of the never identifying its members or even its rituals of political life, like sitting around after hours with people he detests and asinclinations. Indeed, Newt Gingrich, who as a for- suring them how important they are. But a party that has specialized in topmer House speaker would ordinarily be regarded as a charter member of the es- pling the powerful, as the Democrats did tablishment, is plainly running against until recently, doesn’t need an establishthe establishment. “The establishment is ment as much as one that, until recent right to be worried about a Gingrich nom- decades, practiced a conservatism of the ination,” he said on “Meet the Press.” “We old definition, which was resistance to are going to make the establishment very change. That is why, in the past, Republicans selected nominees such as Dewey, uncomfortable.” But here is the secret: There is no es- Nixon, Ronald Reagan, the elder Bush tablishment to make uncomfortable — or and Dole, all with conventional credenJack Gillum covers political issues for The Associ- to make things right in a party that tials and all with presidential campaigns ated Press. seems to be hungry for someone, some- (and in three cases a vice presidential thing or anything to make things right, or campaign) behind them. That Republican craving for safety and at least to make things clear. “The old way of doing things in the Re- stability is firmly in the past, which is publican Party is gone,” says former GOP why the safest and probably least unpreSen. Warren B. Rudman of New Hamp- dictable among the GOP contenders, shire. “The party is full of independent Romney, is so insistently seeking to minicontractors, following their own instincts.” mize the very establishment credentials Gingrich is plainly ineligible to play the that in 1960 or 1968 would have assured part of the establishment; he has the cre- him of the nomination, probably without dentials but not the temperament and, be- breaking a sweat, which is the way estabsides, is one of the contenders in the lishment politicians operate. “The Republicans have become much nomination fight. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has classic establishment cre- more of a grassroots party than a grass dentials — former governor of an tops party,” says former Reagan White important state, son of a respected busi- House Chief of Staff Kenneth M. Duberness leader, revered Midwestern governor stein. “The ground has really shifted ever and Nixon Cabinet member, and posses- since the Republicans lost the presisor of degrees from Harvard Law and Har- dency.” That’s the whole point. In the old days, vard Business — but he’s in the fight, too. Ordinarily, former presidents would be the Republicans — the grounded ones in establishment figures, but one of them, our politics — won votes because they George H.W. Bush, is frail and is to the helped keep the ground from shifting. new warriors of the GOP a symbol of easy David M. Shribman is executive editor compromise; the other, George W. Bush, is still politically radioactive. If there is a of the (Pittsburgh) Post-Gazette and is a Republican establishment left, it consists veteran political columnist.
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Excerpts of recent editorials of interest from Ohio newspapers: The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer Gabrielle Giffords said goodbye to the U.S. House of Representatives last week. A political moderate and conciliator in a profession that seems to value neither these days, she will be missed. Giffords’ recovery from a horrendous mass shooting at a Tucson, Ariz., shopping center last January has been both remarkable and inspiring. But it also remains a work in slow, painful progress. And Gifford this week admitted to her constituents that it was too slow for her to give them the representation they deserve. Therefore, she was resigning from the House and ending her bid for a fourth term. Giffords was the last lawmaker to greet President Barack Obama before he mounted the podium to deliver his State of the Union speech, and their embrace triggered bipartisan tears and cheers. At the speech, Giffords sat between two Arizona colleagues, one Republican and one Democrat. Even in Washington, some things transcend party labels. ___ (Steubenville) Herald Star Before the start of the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama promised that his plans for our country’s future would stand in contrast to the vision of the Republican candidates who are vying for the right to oppose him in November’s election. From that standpoint, Obama’s speech was a success. Unfortunately, the message the president delivered was one of continuing the failed economic and energy policies that his administration has helped to craft during its three years in office. … Obama came to Washington in January 2009 promising change, and, again, that’s a promise he has delivered on. Consider: When Obama took office, the national debt was $10.6 trillion. It is now $15.2 trillion, having increased by approximately $1.5 trillion a year. In 2008, before Obama took office, the federal budget was $2.98 trillion. It has risen under Obama to $3.75 trillion, having increased by approximately $1.5 trillion a year during Obama’s time in office. When Obama took office, the nation’s unemployment rate was 8.3 percent. It now is 8.5 percent. Yes, Obama has brought “change” to Americans. It’s up to you to decide whether it has been beneficial or not.
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Care providers show respect by using a patient’s name
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DEAR ABBY: “She Has a Name in Georgia” (Dec. 2) complained that the care staff at the assisted living community where her mother lives her “Granny,” calls “Grandma” and “Mamma.” She found it disrespectful, and I agree with her. I am an R.N. with two advanced nursing degrees. Calling a resident “Dear” or “Granny,” “Honey” is not loving or caring. It is degrading, humiliating and hurtful! It does not matter what the ethnicity of the attendant is; there are standards of conduct and patient’s rights. I suggest “She Has a Name” ask the director of the facility for copies of the standards of care and patient’s rights documents. The family may want to install a “nanny cam” in the room if it will provide peace of mind. There are many fine communities where care of the residents is professionally and caringly provided. I hope they are able to find one for their mother. — RETIRED R.N. AND RESIDENT ADVOCATE
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This video grab provided by CareerBuilders.com, shows the executive chimpanzee advertisement that will air during Super Bowl XLVI Sunday. Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo says there's nothing funny about a commercial featuring suit-and-tie wearing chimpanzees scheduled to air Sunday during the Super Bowl. Dr. Steven Ross of the zoo says CareerBuilder.com's commercial that shows the chimps outsmarting a human co-worker actually poses a risk to chimpanzees because people lose sight of the fact they're an endangered species and less likely to try to save them. animal welfare advocates have been complaining to CareerBuilder.com ever since the company started using chimps in Super Bowl commercials in 2005. But this year is dif-
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ferent because he’s armed with a Duke University study that he says supports his longtime claims: Commercialized chimps dressed as people — even when running up big banana daiquiri bar tabs — makes viewers less concerned about the plight of wild chimps. “The argument they ( C a r e e r B u i l d e r. c o m ) make is it doesn’t matter how they’re portrayed, they are helping to protect them,” said Brian Complete the grid so every row, Hare, an assistant profescolumn and 3 x 3 sor of evolutionary anthropology who led the box contains every digit from study. “The opposite is 1 to 9 inclusively. true. These commercials are negatively affecting WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION people’s decisions about how they support conservation.” CareerBuilder.com declined to comment on the study or any suggestion that the commercials put wild chimpanzees in dan-
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DEAR ABBY: During school and in clinical rotations, we were repeatedly instructed to call clients by their names, especially in situations where memory was impaired. Not only does it help to reorient the patient as to who they are and help them to maintain their identity, but it provides a clear separation as to who is family and who is the caregiver. The director should not have diminished the imno matter what East portance of the family’s plays. feelings on this matter. I suggest they consider reTomorrow: Bidding locating their mother to a quiz. facility that is more con-
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DEAR ABBY: The assisted living staff should not be calling her mother by those names. The legal term is “elder speak,” or as it is commonly known — baby talk. This infantilizes elders. It is detrimental to their care and contributes to “ageism,” a process in which elders are perceived as less valuable than others. The family was right to speak up and, regardless of cultural considerations, the staff and director should respect their wishes and refer to their mother by her appropriate name. — SHOCKED R.N. IN CALGARY, CANADA DEAR ABBY: Failure to address a patient/resident by his or her proper name is a violation of regulations and could be cited during surveys. If the patient preferred a nickname, the care plan conference team (staff department heads, family and patient) needed to make a notation in the care plan to allow the nickname to be used. Most of this is covered by the Patient’s Bill of Rights and falls under the “right to be treated with respect and dignity.” Using terms like “Sweetie” or “Granny” is a symptom of the staff’s failure to respect the patient’s individuality. They are objectifying and dehumanizing the person and becoming too complacent (or lazy) to learn his or her name. Besides, if an aide approached me and said, “Granny is complaining of pain,” which “Granny” am I supposed to attend to? — RESPECTFUL GERIATRIC NURSE
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The Rule of Eleven is a handy gadget that can be used by either side. Here is an unusual case that demonstrates the value of the rule. West leads the six of spades, dummy following low, and the question is what East should play on this trick. If he plays the ten, which is probably what most players would do, declarer can make the contract by establishing clubs and guessing to play the nine of spades on
West’s spade return (or later leading a spade to the nine himself) to produce his ninth trick. But let’s suppose that East is a devout disciple of the Rule of Eleven and understands its workings perfectly. In that event, after West leads the six of spades and dummy follows with the three, East plays the five! The effect of this startling play is that South goes down one. Declarer wins and attacks clubs, whereupon West takes the ace and leads another low spade. If the queen is played from dummy, East quickly defeats the contract by taking the king and continuing with the ten; if the nine is played from dummy, East wins with the ten, cashes the king and returns the
DEAR R.N.: Thank you for sharing your expertise on this subject. I didn’t realize patient’s rights were specified by the documents you mentioned or that how a resident is addressed is covered in them. Other health care professionals responded similarly, and I stand corrected. My newspaper readers comment:
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CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago zoo is mounting a campaign to stop a company from airing a Super Bowl Sunday commercial featuring mischievous suit-and-tie wearing playing chimpanzees tricks on their human coworker, saying all that monkey business proves deadly for the endangered species. Lincoln Park Zoo officials fear images of the frolicking chimps broadcast worldwide do little to help conservation efforts, inaccurately portraying the animals as unthreatened and even as cuddly and harmless pets. “If people see them that way they are less likely to try and conserve them,” Stephen Ross, assistant director of the zoo’s Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes, said of the commercial that shows chimps laughing at a ‘Kick Me” sign on the human. “Individual chimps are being harmed and wild populations are being harmed by this frivolous use of an endangered species.” Ross said he and other
ger. But in a prepared statement, the Chicagobased company said the “chimpanzee stars” were not harmed and that the American Humane Society watched the commercial being filmed to ensure the animals were “treated with respect.” Hare is particularly concerned about how a Super Bowl commercial — shown around the world — will persuade people in Africa, some desperately poor, to capture and sell the animals. “This advertisement teaches them there is a market for these animals, that there are some crazy people in America and Europe who would want them as pets,” he said. “Even if there isn’t a market, they think there’s a market.” And that, he said, could devastate the wild population of chimpanzees that has already dwindled from more than 1 million to about 100,000. Further, he and Ross said the message that chimps make good pets is a dangerous one, as was demonstrated in 2009 when a chimpanzee attacked a Connecticut woman, ripping off her nose, lips, eyelids and hands before being shot to death by police. Ross said he’s not optimistic that CareerBuilder.com will pull the ad before this year’s Super Bowl. “They already paid for this one,” he said, adding that the company has never responded to any of the letters he’s written them since 2005. In fact, in an effort to drum up publicity about the ad, the company sent another email to The Associated Press trumpeting the upcoming commercial starring “CareerBuilder’s beloved chimpanzees” that was back by “popular demand.”
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DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Memo to Brazil: That idea of putting up a giant Jesus statue in a London park to promote the 2016 Olympic Games is not going over well. Brazil’s tourist board has floated the notion of erecting a 30-foot (9meter) replica of Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue — a symbol of peace and a well-known landmark of the city — on Primrose Hill. Malcolm Kafetz, the chair of the Friends of Primrose Hill, said the objections had nothing to do with religion. “We oppose it on the grounds that we don’t want any advertising in the royal parks,” he said. “Otherwise we’ll have Coca-Cola there soon enough.” Some residents weren’t receptive to the idea. “The neighborhood is not going to accept that,” said America Martinez, a grandmother out walking her dog on a chilly London afternoon. The Camden New Journal newspaper first reported that local authorities had been approached to consider the idea of putting up the statue on Primrose Hill
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The statue of Christ the Redeemer is seen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. That idea of putting up a giant Jesus statue in a London park is not going over well. Brazil’s tourist board floated the notion of erecting a 30-foot (9-meter) replica of Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue a symbol of peace and a wellknown landmark of the city. The idea would be to promote the 2016 Olympics in Rio. — a posh neighborhood that is home to film stars like Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow — timing it to the 2012 Olympics Games in London. Though no formal proposal has been offered, many residents said they found the notion absurd. Cinematographer Per Tingleff laughed at the thought of how the local resident association would react — never mind trying to persuade park governors. “Good luck with that,” he said, noting that he’s had personal experience of the bureaucracy involved with asking the
Royal Parks for permission to use the city’s green spaces. The tourism board seemed stunned by the negativity. After all, the statue idea was just that — an idea. They pointed to a statement from last week in which they underlined that Christ the Redeemer was only one of several ideas on the drawing board. “We are surprised to see this story in the news as this is only a concept that was being considered as part of a wider platform of promotional activities for Embratur (the Brazilian Tourism Board)
and the Brazilian government for 2012, when the focus moves from London to Rio,” the board said in a statement. They declined to respond further — or to say whether they were planning to press on with the idea and present it formally to local officials. As news of the idea filtered through Primrose Hill, eyebrows were raised. The idea seemed to mix with a general about the malaise Olympics themselves, which are considered by some to be too costly for Britain in a time of economic downturn.
Catholic leaders oppose birth control rules CINCINNATI (AP) — Catholic leaders in Ohio have joined the chorus of church officials urging parishioners to protest and pray about the federal government’s decision to require many church-affiliated institutions to cover free birth control for employees. Dennis Archbishop Schnurr in Cincinnati, Bishop Richard Lennon in Cleveland and Bishop Leonard Blair in Toledo shared their opposition in letters that were distributed or read to parishioners this weekend, saying the decision runs counter to their beliefs and violates their religious freedom. Their dioceses In the similarly worded letters, they say they won’t comply with a requirement for health coverage of services such as contraception, abortioninducing drugs or sterilization. Schnurr’s letter called the decision “a heavy blow” to Catholics and others they serve. The bishops are urging parishioners to pray or
fast and to consider contacting lawmakers in Congress to push for legislation reversing the requirement. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has said she believes the proposal balances religious freedom with increased access to preventive care. Houses of worship are exempt, but the requirement applies to nonprofit institutions such as church-affiliated hospitals, colleges and social service agencies. Sebelius recently said those nonprofit institutions would get an extra year to comply with the requirement, issued in regulations under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. Spokesman Robert Tayek of the Cleveland diocese called it “the first time the federal government ever put out a mandate that asks people to violate their conscience,” according to WEWS-TV. Tayek said hospitals and Catholic charities were among quite a few
Catholic institutions in the area that would be affected. Officials in Obama’s administration have pointed out that the decision of whether and how to use birth control is up to individuals and their doctors, but some people believe the requirement goes too far. “To force a religious institution to perform those services strikes me as an egregious violation of conscience,” Peter Feldmeier, a professor of Catholic studies at the University of Toledo, told The Blade newspaper. “I think the government is overstepping its bounds in a big way.” Church officials are ready for a legal battle if the government doesn’t reverse the requirement, Dan Andriacco, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, told The Cincinnati Enquirer. “It’s unconstitutional,” he said. “This is outrageous and we’re not going to sit back and take it.” The newspaper said several Catholic hospitals
and colleges in southwestern Ohio also announced plans to lobby against the requirement.
PIQUA — St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of Piqua, 500 N. Downi n g Street, will be hosting a spec i a l w o r s h i p service a t GRUBBS 10:15 a.m. this Sunday, celebrating the Installation of the Rev. Dr. Keith A. Gebhart as its Senior Pastor. The community is welcome to attend. Pastor Gebhart has been serving as Interim Pastor at St. Paul’s Church since April 2011, and recently accepted the call from the congregation to become its Senior Pastor. A graduate of Anderson University, Gebhart earned his masters of divinity from Anderson School of Theology and in 1999, the doctor of ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California and has served growing congregations in both Nashville, Tenn. and Hamilton. The family will be moving to Piqua from Hamilton in the near future. Guest speaker for Sunday’s service will be the Rev. Dr. David Grubbs of Newport Beach, Calif. Grubbs served as the long-time pastor of Salem Church of God near Day-
ton, the “home church” of Gebhart in his youth and has been a strong mentor to Gebhart over the past 40-plus years. Traveling to Piqua with Grubbs will be his wife Mindy (Hartzell) Grubbs, daughter of Bill Hartzell of Piqua. Grubbs has a long and distinguished career. A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Grubbs earned a bachelor of arts degree and was awarded a doctorate of divinity in 1970 from Anderson University in Anderson, Ind. and served two churches as Senior Pastor during a 35-year period. Garnering experience with successful building programs at both churches, Grubbs moved to California and began a career as a fund-raising consultant, establishing David Grubbs & Associates, providing strategic counsel in vision development and capital funding for Christian colleges, Christian schools, seminaries, churches and community non-profits, raising more than $100 million in the past 25 years. Join with the St. Paul’s E &R Church congregation this Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in a service of celebration as they honor and install their new Senior Pastor. The church is located at 500 N. Downing St., near downtown Piqua. A reception will follow the service and all are invited.
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Academic Challenge engages students to broaden their intellect
BY MAKYLIE KILLIAN Staff Writer
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On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Science Olympiad team competed against several other schools at Wright State University. Those students who placed from Piqua High School are Kyle Nichols and Kim McCollaugh who placed fourth in Helicopter Egg Drop, Megan Jones and Jacob Ganger who placed fourth in Elastic Gliders, and Jake Nill and Brandon Bercot who placed seventh in Towers. Prior to the competition on Saturday, Megan Jones said “It takes a lot of time and effort when it comes to Science Olympiad, but it's also a good way to meet new people and learn things you never knew before.” Also prior to the competition Lightle said, “The material is college level, and the students work really hard.” He went on to say, “I am looking forward to an exciting showing. The students are doing excellent on building and studying. We're ready to get this show on the road.” Science Olympiad Coach Brandon Lightle hopes to get past regionals, go to state, and eventually compete in nationals. Upcoming academic competitions will be March 3 at West Liberty Salem, and on March 17 PHS will be hosting the Piqua Science Olympiad regional.
Academic Challenge is, at its most basic element, a competition between students focusing on trivia of numerous subject areas. On a team there are four people, all of whom have the opportunity to answer questions from the various categories on an individual basis. Academic Challenge competitions have a plethora of subject areas split into specialized rounds. Such rounds include: a lightning round, alphabet round, and a team round. Whichever team answers the most questions correctly wins the match. Piqua High School's Academic Challenge team competes with all of the schools comprising the GWOC conference. This season has been going pretty evenly for the team, their wins to losses
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ratio coming out around 500. The team did exceptionally well at the “Social Studies Shoot-out” this season. There is a normal season and then a post-season or tournament season. Piqua hosts an Academic Challenge meet on Feb. 28 of the regular season, but does not yet host one during tournament season. Surprisingly this intelligent group has no prerequisites, only that the student is not on the two F list. David Williams, head of Academic Challenge at Piqua High School, explains that all he wants from a participant is a, “want to compete with knowledge of trivia.” This extracurricular doesn't require much to join, but certainly takes a lot of diligence to be competitive. When asked what he was most looking forward to this season Williams replied simply, “Northmont, Troy, Sidney, and tournaments.” Troy
is always an attractive target for Piqua victories. Academic Challenge is truly enjoyed by students such as Senior Austin Hemm. “I enjoy it because it's something new every time and its challenging,” he said. Hemm joined the team because “it was a smaller group that no one knew about. I wanted to see what it was about.” Obviously Hemm liked what he found. His favorite thing about Academic Challenge is tournaments because, “you spend all day and eat with the team.” Being the head of such a team could be taxing for some, but Williams explained, “I like the people involved-here and the people you run into.” “It's not what you might think it is, and it's more of a team sport than you might think,” Hemm said.
Piqua High School student wins King Contest BY SUMMER LITTLEJOHN Staff Writer Christin Libbee, a sophomore at Piqua High School, received a letter on Jan. 21, about her successful placement as the 1st place winner in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art and Multimedia Contest. The contest was sponsored by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and had received more than 1,500 contest entries for this contest and only two winners were selected from each grade level to receive recognition. She was invited to attend an award cere-
mony where the Commission will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by showcasing the excellent work of the student contest winners from this year's LIBBEE competition. The students will be presented with awards for their participation and hard work and will be provided with an opportunity to read their contest entry for the audience. The ceremony will be
held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Rhode State Office Tower, in the Lobby Hearing Room in Columbus. Libbee gives a few excited details about the competition, stating, “I didn't believe it, I was so excited.” In the writing for the contest, she wrote about the Nobel Peace Prize and expanded on that. She thinks that Martin Luther King Jr. put his views out to inspire others, and that she too joined the contest so she could express herself. Libbee said that she wants to be a doctor when she is older because she wants to help people.
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McDonald’s Student of the Week BY HAILEY AMBURGEY Staff Writer The McDonald’s Student of the Week for the Week of Jan. 30 is Natalie Thobe. Thobe was nominated by Rick Claprood. According to Claprood, “Natalie is a tremendous person. She respects her peers, is diligent in her assignments, and as you can see by her commitment in student structures, Natalie is responsible and trustworthy.” Thobe plans on getting her masters’ at the University of North Carolina after high school. After college, Thobe plans on becoming a marine biologist. When asked why she chose this career, Thobe had this to say, “I want to become a marine biologist because I really enjoy learning about and being around animals.” Thobe is involved in many activities, including D.A.R.E., Link Crew, varsity bowling, Young Life, track, and student council. She serves as a soccer trainer and a library aid.
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BY JULIA HARRELSON Senior Lindsey Spearman may have only started playing basketball in the 5th grade, but that means nothing when she has had such a remarkable high school career. She started varsity her freshman year, an impressive feat, and has been a starter ever since. Although freshman year she only averaged 3.8 points per game, she is now averaging 17.8 points per game, leading the team. Her quick feet, anticipation, and well-timed leap helps her lead the team in steals as well. Though she is an important asset while playing, she also is a factor in the overall attitude of the team. “Lindsey never fails to keep the team laughing and entertained,” said fellow senior Maria Yannucci. “She constantly has a smile on her face, even when she is playing.” Not only does Yannucci and the rest of the team notice this, but even some fans from Graham High School caught sight of her smiling during warm-ups of a game and gave her the nickname “Smiles” for the rest of the evening. Spearman does have a lot to smile about. Her sophomore year she had 54 steals and a 3-pt shooting percentage of 38.8. Both of these stats were Lehman Girls Basketball individual records, and she will have more added from her junior and senior years. Right now, Spearman is only 87 points away from joining the 1000 point club, a group made up of only six members who scored 1000 points in their career. She has four regular season games and at least one tournament game left to reach this milestone. With her senior year in its closing weeks, Spearman said, “It’s sad, but I have had a fun four years.” After high school, she plans on becoming a nurse. Her college is undecided but if she were offered a scholarship to play basketball, she would consider it. Come out and cheer on “Smiles” and the rest of the Lady Cavs as they finish their season.
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BY MEGHAN BENNETT As Thane Yost once said, “The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare." Lehman High School’s Envirothon team knows this all too well. Though it is early in the season, the team has already begun preparation for the competition that will be held later in the spring. Lehman’s team will compete at the Ohio Area 4 Envirothon on May 1 in Preble County. The Ohio Area 4 Envirothon is a competitive, academic, outdoor team event for high school students that tests their understanding in areas of environmental studies. These areas include aquatic ecology, current environmental issues, forestry, soils and wildlife. This event helps to bring awareness of the environment and to engage young adults in issues that will affect the environment in their future. For the competition, teams consist of five members from the same high school. The team with the highest combined score at the end of the competition wins. The top four teams placing at the Ohio Area 4 Envirothon then move on to the State Envirothon Competition. Over the years, the Lehman team has been close, but has never made it to the state competition. This year, with hard work and dedication, the team is putting out major effort with the hopes of fulfilling their goal. “Envirothon is a great program that brings awareness of our environment. Our team this year is awesome and we are working hard to do the best we can,” said junior Pierce Bennett. The team has even given itself the name “The Nerd Herd.” If it is comradery that ignites the flame in a team, then Lehman’s Envirothon team is the brightest light shining. Right now, preparation for the competition includes much studying, discussion, and hands-on activities, such as identifying real animal pelts and bones. We wish our Envirothon team members the best of luck as they prepare for competition.
BY COLLEEN KINNINGER Despite the cold temperature and rainy atmosphere, the Lehman Catholic Pro-Lifeguards traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 22 to make a pilgrimage in protest of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. The group attended the Youth Rally and Mass with 17,000 other Catholic youth and religious at the Verizon Center. First time marcher, senior Meghan Bennett commented, “The March was an overwhelming and unforgettable experience. The Youth Rally was my favorite part. It was truly uplifting to see 17,000 people all fighting for one cause.” After the Mass, the group traveled down to the National Mall and heard speeches by famous pro-life speakers and politicians. The March then started, and the Pro-Lifeguards joined thousands of people from across the nation in protesting against legalized abortion. Vice-President Emily Pax has attended the March for all four years of high school, but it still makes a great impact on her. “It was cold and wet, but there were still so many people. It really showed it was a cause worth fighting for,” she said. Another four-year marcher, senior Daniel Sehlhorst, added, “Witnessing the March for Life is truly inspiring. It shows how many people believe so strongly in supporting and defending life. I am so glad to have attended this year.” Seeing so many people come together to fight against one of the most deadly causes in American history is truly inspiring. It is always a great experience to know that so many people feel so strongly against abortion. It gives hope that someday there might be a change in the law and abortion will be illegal forever.
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BY MADILYN BROWN
It’s that time of the year again. If you are taking biology or physics, you know that it is time for making all the last adjustments to your science fair projects. For some, this is exciting and interesting, for others it is just another chance to procrastinate. Meghan Burner, a sophomore in biology, said her science fair project tested which products that are applied to grass make it survive in freezing temperatures. “I’m super excited about science fair,” she said. “I care about the environment and I can’t wait to present my project.” “I’m pumped about science fair,” said Seth Bensman, another sophomore in biology. His project is based on how temperature affects magnetic force. He said he chose this topic “because it seemed interesting.” Rob Heckman did not seem as enthused about science fair as his classmates. “ I am not even sure what my topic is all about yet and so far I only have two sources,” he said. Whether students are ready or not, Feb. 15 is right around the corner.
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WDTN’s Davis: Warm spell to continue January mild, but not record breaker BY DAVID FONG Ohio Community Media fong@tdnpublishing.com MIAMI COUNTY — Those of you who have been enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures of late are in luck. DAVIS A c cording to WDTN chief meteorologist Brian Davis, a Troy native, they are here to stay for at least another week. “It sure feels like spring out there,” Davis said. “All the colder air is staying up north in Canada and Alaska — and there’s no sign that’s going to change, at least in the next week. If you look at the temperatures up in Canada and Alaska, there are getting temperatures in the negative-50s.” Wednesday’s high temperature reached 60 degrees — four degrees away from record of 64 set in 1989. The average temperature for this time of year is 36 degrees, Davis said. As warm as it has felt re-
cently, however, the month of January didn’t set any records — in fact, it wasn’t even in the top five. For the month of January, temperatures in the Miami Valley averaged 30.7 degrees. The warmest January in recorded history was 40.4 degrees in 1932. As recently as 2006, the average temperature for January was 39.1 degrees. By the time the current warming trend ends next week, Davis said, winter should just about he wrapping up. “In the meteorological calendar, we look at the winter months as December, January and February, with the meteorological spring beginning March 1,” Davis said. “So these current temperatures are really going to last through the heart of the winter into the next week. Statistically speaking, you started to see a huge upward warming trend from March on through the summer.” Davis warned, however, winter could still get one final blast in before it’s all said and done. “We’ve seen it happen before, where there’s a mild spell and then winter can still deliver a couple of shots,” he said. “Just because it’s warmer now doesn’t mean it still couldn’t get cold again a few more times before it’s all over.”
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Honda Continued from page 1 in the Russells Point transmission plant, announced last year, which will be producing Honda’s new continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT technology allows a vehicle to smoothly transition among an infinite range of gear ratios to operate at maximum fuel efficiency. The typical automatic transmission used in cars today shifts among four to six gear ratios. The Anna Engine Plant will manufacture the hightech pulley components for the CVT, to be introduced in the United State with the more powerful and fuel-efficient 2013 Honda Accord. The plant will also begin manufacturing three completely redesigned engines over the next two years. The project is part of the new “Earth Dreams” powertrain technology line-up, which will see the replacement of all of Honda’s engines and transmissions, according to Hide Iwata, president and CEO of Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. “Earth Dreams Technology” is a set of technological advancements to enhance both driving performance and fuel efficiency, aiming to achieve top-of-the-industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while setting a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent (from year 2000 levels) for all products sold worldwide by 2020. The new production at the Russells Point and Anna plants will create 150 new jobs. “This announcement furthers our commitment to manufacturing in this state,” Iwata said. Honda has been a member of the Ohio business
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Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor speaks of the continuing strong partnership between Honda and the state of Ohio Wednesday morning at the Anna Engine Plant. Area business and community leaders gathered to hear the announcement of a $98 million investment the company will be making in the Anna plant. Also shown is a new 2.4-liter direct injection engine, which will be one of the new engines to be produced at the Anna plant. community since it opened Ohio, including about stressful but he was “exits doors on the motorcycle 2,400 at the Anna Engine tremely excited” to be a plant in Marysville in Plant and about 1,000 at part of the “Earth Dreams” 1979. That plant, followed Honda Transmission Man- initiative. by the Marysville auto ufacturing in Russells On display at the event, plant opening in 1982 as Point. along with several new well as an abundance of The new powertrain component parts, was the parts suppliers following line-up signals a rebound first of the new engines — in their wake, kindled a for the company that a 2.4-liter direct injection resurgence in Ohio manu- struggled to stay strong engine — to be produced at facturing jobs after a pe- through a challenging the Anna plant. riod of widespread decline. time. After the announce“I know most companies “(2011) probably was ment, Shelby County Comsee 30 years of manufac- the most difficult year in missioner Jack Toomey turing as a long time,” our history,” said John shared his enthusiasm at Iwata said. “We see things Spoltman, plant manager the prospects for the differently. This is just the of the Anna Engine Plant. county. beginning.” Production was hit hard “I’m excited,” Toomey Taylor spoke on behalf by not only the same eco- said. “Any time you come of the state to say she was nomic difficulties facing to the Honda plant it’s al“pleased to continue that the broader community, ways good news. We are so heritage of a great strong but also the aftermath of pleased to have them here partnership” between Ohio the devastating Tohoku as corporate citizens.” and Honda. earthquake and tsunami The company is the Including this latest in March, which severed largest employer in the project, Honda has in- supply lines of vital com- county. vested a total of about $8 ponent parts for several I’m pleased to congratubillion in the state of Ohio, months. late them on their past with more than half a bilSpoltman admitted that successes and all their fulion announced just since being the manager of the ture success,” Toomey said. November. The company plant asked to produce “They have contributed employs more than 13,500 “three completely new en- millions to the Shelby workers in the state of gines in two years” was County economy.”
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583 Pets and Supplies BICHON FRISE, Maltese, Yorkie, Shi-chons, Maltipoo, Non-Shedding. $100 and up. (419)925-4339 BORDER COLLIE puppies (4) males, registered, farm raised, $200 each. Union City, IN. (937)564-2950 or (937)564-8954 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 DACHSHUND, black & tan, long haired, very lovable, 7 years old. Free to good home. (937)451-0924, leave message. KITTEN, 6 months, male, short hair. Very loving and playful, gets along great with other cats. Litter trained. FREE! (937)473-2122 MINI AUSSIE-POO puppies, brown, merle and black. Vet checked. $ 2 0 0 - $ 3 5 0 . (567)204-5232 POMERANIAN, 3 white, 1 red, 9 weeks old, $75 each, 2 adult white males, neutered free to good homes, (937)473-5367
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IN BRIEF ■ Football
Gronkowski not at practice INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rob Gronkowski still hasn't practiced with the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl, sidelined by a high left ankle sprain four days before the game against the New York Giants. "He's day to day," coach Bill Belichick said after Wednesday's practice. "He's getting better, but we'll just take it day to day." The All-Pro tight end hasn't worked out with his teammates in Indianapolis. The Patriots practiced Monday and Wednesday and held meetings and film sessions Tuesday. Gronkowski also missed the last two practices in Foxborough, Mass., on Thursday and Friday. Gronkowski, who set an NFL single-season record for the position with 17 touchdown receptions, was hurt late in the third quarter of the 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game Jan. 22. He had worn a protective boot for a week until shedding it Monday. He said at Tuesday's media day his ankle was improving daily. But he wouldn't say if he would play Sunday.
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From the left, Rob Stollmer, Brad Dotson, Trae Honeycutt, Brandon Pummill, Kevin Richardson, Travis Nees and Jordan Nees signed their letters of intent to play college football Wednesday during signing day at Piqua High School.
Piqua’s ‘Signing Seven’ Indian football players make college choices official BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com
Call them the “Signing Seven”. Piqua football players Brad Dotson, Jordan Feeser, Trae Honeycutt, Travis Nees, Brandon Pummill Kevin Richardson and ■ Basketball Rob Stollmer all made their college decisions official Wednesday on national signing day — the largest group Piqua football coach Bill Nees has had sign at one time. The Piqua seventh Which is fitting, since the team grade boys basketball aspect is something that Nees team got a big win over and the Piqua football program Sidney, while the eighth always emphasized. have grade defeated Holy An“It was really nice the way this gels. whole thing worked out,” Piqua The seventh grade coach Bill Nees said. “For them to knocked off the Jackets, be able to share this moment. the number one seed in it is a credit to them that And the upcoming GWOC tourthey have done the work in the nament, 55-39 to improve classroom to be able to take adto 8-7. vantage of this opportunity.” Caleb Patton had a big Feeser, who will be a tight end offensive game from the for Youngstown State, said it guard position with 11 made the day special. points, while Hunter Hawk “I am excited for all of the played strong defense. other six guys,” he said. “It is Nathan Monnin had 16 great to be able to share this mopoints and 15 rebounds for ment with them.” Piqua, while Gage Smith And they can’t wait for the opadded 10 points. portunity at the next level. The eighth grade de“As everyone has said, playing feated Holy Angels 50-13. Joe Doll scored 10 points, while Nash Black had eight points and 11 rebounds. Josh Hanes, Ike Karn, C.J. Davis and Caleb Vallieu all scored six points.
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for Piqua prepares you to play anywhere,” Stollmer, who will be an offensive lineman at Otterbein, said. “It is great to be part of this group.” The group includes two Division I signees, four Division II signees and a Division III signee. Travis Nees (Toledo) Nees, one of two D-I signees, might be viewed as the natural, being the son of Bill and Velvet Nees. “There is a lot of stress relief,” Nees said about making his decision official. “Playing college football is something I always dreamed about.” After playing linebacker as a sophomore and junior for Piqua, he made the move to safety for his senior season and showed his athletic ability by being one of the most productive players in the Indians backfield as well. After a sophomore season, which included two sacks and a forced fumble, he was named second team All-GWOC North and honorable mention All-Southwest District. As a junior, he had 78 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles and was again named second team All-GWOC North. This past fall, after making the
position switch on defense, he had 50 tackles, four forced fumbles, two interceptions and returned a fumble for a touchdown. At running back, he rushed for 405 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 carries, as well as catching 13 passes for 145 yards and one touchdown. He was named the first team All-GWOC North, GWOC North co-Player of the Year and named to the All-GWOC team. He was also named second team AllSouthwest District. “I was kind of undersized for a linebacker,” Nees said. “Colleges wanted to see me at the safety position. “There is a lot of room for growth (at the position). That is what I am going to be playing at Toledo — kind of a combination of linebacker and safety.” His father and coach said Toledo was the perfect spot for him. “They have a boundary position that just fits him perfectly,” Bill Nees said. Travis Nees said he will miss playing for his father. “It will be different,” he said with a smile. “It has been a great experience playing for my dad. The last three years are probably the best experience I have had in
football.” Travis Nees said the college decision was an easy one. “That is a pretty special place on Saturday,” Nees said. “As soon as I went to the homecoming game with Miami, I knew that is where I wanted to go. “I just want to go there and get my feet wet. The first thing is making the traveling bus and I will go from there.” Jordan Feeser (Youngstown State) At 6-feet-5 and 250 pounds, the son of Joe and Lisa Feeser is a big for a successful weapon Youngstown State program. But, Feeser didn’t always expect to play football in college. “I always liked basketball,” he said. “But, in seventh grade my dad (Joe Feeser), I think you are going to find that football will end paying for you college. So I said OK and that is the way it worked out.” His sophomore season, Feeser caught three passes for 57 yards. As a junior, he caught six passes for 123 yards and a TD, while recording 18 tackles and 1.5 sacks on defense, recovering a fumble. That earned him special
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PIQUA SCORING Seventh Grade Cole 1, Patton 11, Hawk 2, Monnin 16, Rohrbach 3, Smith 10, Ashton 1. Eighth Grade Hanes 6, Karn 6, McMahan 3, Davis 6, Vallieu 6, Black 8, Delacruz 4, Gerlach 1, Doll 10.
Piqua hosts Sidney Friday BY ROB KISER Sports Editor rkiser@dailycall.com
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QUOTED "It was a twoweek assaul. We were extremely proactive" —Urban Meyer on OSU’s recruiting class
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The Piqua boys basketball team gets an opportunity to split the season series with Sidney — before showing what they can do in a road test with Trotwood-Madison Tuesday. The Indians will host Sidney Friday night, a team Piqua lost to 62-53 earlier this season. “We were coming off a couple pretty good wins before the Sidney game,” Butler said. “Sidney hadn’t won a game at that time. It’s not that we overlooked them, but we were feeling pretty good going into that game. We led most of the game, but they made some big plays down the stretch and hit the big shots.” Patwaun Hudson
Pop Rocks Performing During Friday’s game the Pop Rocks Jump Rope Team will be performing during halftime of the varsity game. This talented jump rope team from Troy travels the Miami Valley performing jump rope routines choreographed to musical melodies and rhythmical beats. Recently, the team was featured on Fox 45 and ABC 22. scored 28 points in the that game and Tyree Manley added 19. Hudson averages 20 points, while Manley scores at a 11.1 point clip. Dezmond Hudson is averaging 9.7 points per game. “Whether he starts or See BOYS/Page 15
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Learning valuable lessons Tough experiences made George better person BY KEN BARHORST Ohio Community Media SIDNEY — It was probably the worst day he ever spent in a football uniform, but to hear Eddie George talk, it went a long way toward shaping the man he is today. George, the former Ohio State running back sensation who went on to win the Heisman Trophy in 1995, came to Sidney Saturday night as the featured speaker at Lehman Catholic High School’s annual Foundation Banquet. George grew up in Phildelphia, and went to high school there until his mother decided he needed to attend military school, which he did at Fork Union in Virginia. As fate would have it, his drill sergeant, to whom George grew quite close, left the following year to become a trainer at Ohio State. And that’s when his life turned in the right direction. “I grew up a Penn state fan ironically, a huge fan of JoePa,” he said. “When my platoon sergeant left for Ohio State, he told (recruiting coordinator) Bill Conley about me. “He said to send us a tape. He calls me back two weeks later and says they’re really interested, but they want to see another tape. “He calls me back and says ‘they’re really in love with you’ but they want to see another tape. So low and behold he finally calls me back and says Bill Conley wants to talk to me, so they come and check me out, make sure I’m really 6-2, 218. And from that point on, it was a match made in heaven. “I remember the last day of my visit, it was a cold day, nobody in the stadium obviously,” he
went on. “I went in there decked out in my uniform, and they flashed my name across the scoreboard. I just looked around, and thought wow, Archie Griffin, Woody Hayes, Jesse Owens (they still had the track at that time), Keith Byars, all the greats that had come through that school. I just thought, this feels right. “Something told me that this is where I need to be. And I committed on the spot.” He was an instant hit as a freshman, scoring three times in a win over Syracuse. But then it all came crashing down when the Bucks played Illinois. First, he lost a fumble at the four-year line that Illinois picked up and returned 96 yards for a score. Then just when it looked like the Buckeyes would overcome that play, leading by two points in the fourth quarter, George fumbled again at the Illinois one-yard line. Illinois recovered and drove for the winning score. Before that game, George had carried the ball 25 times and scored five touchdowns. But over the remainder of the season, he had only 12 more rushing attempts. And as a sophomore, he was used sparingly behind Raymont Harris. “That’s what made me, you know. Those points of transition, those crossroads,” he said. “Not only as a player but as a man. I had to grow up at that time and realize I couldn’t run away from my problem. “After those two fumbles, I was embarrassed. Being on top of the world for a few weeks, coming out of nowhere, being the talk of the town, to having two fumbles that cost us
the game. “They say the team loses a game, but no, I did. I took responsibility for that. No way around that. “During those two years when I wasn’t playing,” he continued, “I said that situation will either make me or break me. That’s when I dug a little bit deeper, a lot deeper, and worked hard, stayed in the weight room, watched film took ballet lessons... I did everything, inside, outside, what people didn’t see me do, focusing on every minute detail of my game and really becoming a master of my craft. “I told myself, when I get my chance, I will be ready,” he added. “I was going to see this all the way through. I said I’m going to be a man on the other side. And I had to really win over a lot of people, be resilient and persistent. “That can break your spirit, but it just fueled mine.” He went on to rush for 1,442 yards as a junior, then 1,927 yards, a school record, as a senior. And as evidence of him becoming a “master of his craft,” he also caught 44 passes as a senior, 28 more than his first three seasons at Ohio State combined. He then went on to star for the Oilers/Titans, winning Rookie of the Year in 1996, and amassing 10,000 yards rushing while remarkably never missing a start. The only other player to do that was Jim Brown. While with the Titans, George played in Super Bowl XXXIV against the St. Louis Rams. George rushed for 95 yards and scored two touchdowns in a 23-16 loss. He was asked if playing in the Super Bowl was a bigger thrill than his Heisman Trophy.
“Nothing is better than the Heisman Trophy, because that’s something that goes on forever,” he said. “I was at the College Football Hall of Fame in New York City. Just to look around and see the winners, like Archie Griffin. “It gets better and better and better as the years go along, and you appreciate that award more and more. But looking at my career as a whole, definitely the Heisman.” George also addressed the recent problems surrounding the Ohio State football program, which led to Jim Tressel losing his job. “I think that situation, Coach Tressel thought he was making the right decision at that particular time,” George said, referring to Tressel not immediately reporting the violations. “Obviously, he made a terrible mistake in doing so. He paid for it with his job, and the players involved got a fair penalty. “That turned the page in Ohio State history, and Luke Fickell did an outstanding job of stabilizing the program. “Moving forward and looking at Urban Meyer and all that he brings to the table,” he continued, “his ties to Ohio, I think he’s the perfect fit for Ohio State for the short term as well as the long term. “But I think for Ohio State University, there’s lessons to be learned as far as how to educate student athletes and how to prepare them not just on the field but off the field as men in terms of making decisions. “This university prepares not just athletes but great men, and it’s important for Ohio State to be pro-active in preparing for how life is after you’re done.”
Plenty of good tickets available OHSAA state tournament tickets going on sale COLUMBUS — Plenty of all-session and singlesession tickets will be available for the 2012 Ohio High School Athletic Association boys and girls state basketball tournaments, and public sales of tickets for both tournaments will begin soon through Ticketmaster or in person at The OhioState University's Jerome Schottenstein Center, the site of both state tournaments that take place in March.
Boys state tournament all-session ticket sales begin on Monday, Feb.13, at 10:00 a.m., and singlesession ticket sales begin Monday, March 12, at 10 a.m. The cost for all-session ticket books is $144 for the Entryand Club Levels of the arena or $120 for the Terrace Level, while single-session tickets are $15 for the Entry and Club Levels and $12 for the Terrace Level. The boys state tournament is March 22,
23 and 24. All ticket sales for the girls state basketball tournament also begin on Monday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. All-session ticket books cost $64 each and singlesession tickets are $10 each. The girls state tournament will be held March 15, 16 and 17. Tickets can be purchased in person at Ticketmaster locations (including most Kroger
stores), by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or by going on-line at ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster orders will also includeapplicable service charges. To avoid service charges, tickets can be purchased in person in Columbus at the OSU Athletic Ticket Office, locatedin the southeast corner of the Schottenstein Center with office hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ScoresBroadcast.com announcer Jack Kramer laughs when he says his game total might approach three or four thousand if he counted the ones he described while playing make-believe contests in his backyard as a kid. Still, the former director of marketing at Edison Community College in Piqua performs play-byplay of what his family believes to be his 2,500th athletic event this Friday night when Anna hosts Russia in Shelby County League boys basketball. January 2012 marked the start of Kramer’s fifth decade announcing college and high school sports. “An enduring throat, a lot of luck, encouragement from Miami and Shelby County fans, a supportive family, and parents who gave me the chance to express myself ” are the “gifts” which Kramer said have enabled him to fulfill this unique “avocation.” It was not unusual for Kramer, as a child, to keep his neighbors awake on summer nights when he vocalized about games he “created” in his sandbox. “Mom and Dad often exclaimed from the back porch, ‘Jack, every play can’t be that exciting,’” he recalled. The 2,500 include close to 150 Ohio State University (OSU) football contests, plus Indiana (IU) and Miami University football and basketball games. He covered the Redskins and the Middletown Middies while in graduate school in Oxford, Ohio, and when employed at a Butler County radio station, which offered him his first job. While completing his bachelor’s degree, he volunteered on the IU Sports Network. From 1980 to 1992, he performed television play-by-play with OSU great Paul Warfield for flagship station WOSU-TV, which fed the Buckeyes games around the state to a dozen PBS stations. Kramer’s wife and two children began keeping close count of his announcing stints when he started calling Buckeyes contests. “They kidded me when we tuned in the delayed telecasts together,” he chuckled. “My mustache was never trimmed quite right.” Wife Karen and son Tim were in the stands at Russia last Saturday for the thriller between the Raiders and Versailles Tigers. In the 1980’s, they and daughter Bethany started traveling with Kramer to some of the college and high school events he covered. At about that time, Kramer began describing Edison men’s basketball games on WPTW-AM in Piqua. He was employed at the local community college for 25 years to the day, retiring on Aug. 31, 2010. He previously served nine years in a marketing and public relations capacity at Clark Tech, now Clark State. From the early 1990’s through 2000, Kramer was on the air at WTGRFM in Greenville covering contests involving high school sports teams representing the Versailles Tigers and Winchester, Indiana. From 2003 to Nov. 2007, he free-lanced for WMVRFM in Sidney with Jeff Bray, his color announcer. Kramer is currently in
JACK KRAMER his sixth calendar year calling games for ScoresBroadcast.com on the Internet. “In fact, he has now covered nearly 750 football, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and boys and girls basketball contests in which Miami and Shelby county high schools have participated. Kramer said “two of his more memorable events games to call” include the Piqua football state championship victory in 2006 and the Lehman Catholic volleyball state title win in 2010. “Jeff for several years and Piqua’s Chuck McBee for the last two years have been super announcing partners,” Kramer said. “We are good friends on and off the air. “We have all shared the same passion and carried out our roles with the best interest of the schools and student athletes in mind.” That “passion”, Kramer said, is the desire to continually promote area student athletes, their educational programs, and those businesses that support the webcasts. “Our quality schools and community-minded organizations make the region a very good place to live, work and raise families,” Kramer noted. An average athlete in high school, Kramer played tennis and once upset the top seed in a city tournament covered by the local newspaper. He said his opponent had an off day, allowing him to take a close threeset victory triggered, in part, by unforced errors on the other side of the net. Kramer said it was a highlight of “my mediocre years in high school sports” to read the journalist’s statement, “Kramer won the match; Mike Miller didn’t lose it.” According to Kramerr, this is the objective when describing high school sports on the Internet. “A superb play often causes a poor one. Chuck and I want to promote the local student athletes who excel,” he said. Supportive game advertisers, in fact, request that the announcers feature the scholarships the sponsors offer; spotlight the athletes whom the schools report are student leaders; and award small, sponsor-provided, gift certificates for food to the young men and women who are successful on the court and field. “You could say that ScoresBroadcast.com is a total team effort,” Kramer pointed out, adding that listenership per webcast has soared to more than 800 users of computers and mobile devices. “The fantastic response makes this Friday’s game and those in the future so enjoyable.” Are 2500 more contests in Jack’s plans? “Maybe so, if you count those in my dreams,” he smiled.
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Urban Meyer talks about his first recruiting class at Ohio State on Wednesday.
OSU class a big success Meyer lands 25 in first recruiting for Buckeyes COLUMBUS (AP) — When opposing recruiters brought up Ohio State's bowl ban and other problems, new Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer fought back. "It was a two-week assault," Meyer said after signing 25 players in what many experts have termed a class that is top5 in the country. "But instead of waiting for that to come, we went after it. We were extremely pro-active." Despite a 2012 bowl ban, NCAA probation and recruiting limitations, the forced resignation of Jim Tressel and the most losses (seven) for the Buckeyes since 1897, Meyer's first recruiting class was an unqualified success. The headline-grabbing position was the defensive line, particularly end, where the Buckeyes locked up Adolphus Washington (6-foot-4, 230 pounds from Cincinnati), Noah Spence (6-4, 245 out of Harrisburg, Pa.) and Se'von Pittman (6-4, 260 from McKinley High in Canton, Ohio). "I call them the prize of the recruiting class," said
Meyer, who won two national championships in six seasons at Florida before working last year for ESPN while sorting through health concerns. Spence ended up in Columbus despite verbally committing to Penn State — one of four Ohio State recruits who switched allegiance from the Nittany Lions — while Pittman initially indicated he would go to Michigan State. Two others started out by committing to Notre Dame and another to Wisconsin, yet all ended up teammates under Meyer. "It's always going to start up front," said Luke Fickell, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach and last year's interim coach. "If you're going to start a class, it's up front, whether it's on the offensive or defensive line. The excitement starts there." Those three signings got the attention of national recruiting observers. "As with any class at this level, there is a lot to be excited about, but the defensive line stands out
as being special," said Scott Kennedy, director of scouting and recruiting for Scout.com. Meyer also grabbed top running back prospect Bri'onte Dunn and big offensive linemen Taylor Decker (6-8, 315) and Kyle Dodson (6-6, 310). The Buckeyes didn't get everybody they wanted, however. The player considered by some as the best in the state, offensive lineman Kyle Kalis of Lakewood St. Edward, withdrew his original commitment to Ohio State during the middle of the school's NCAA problems and decided on rival Michigan. On Wednesday, Wolverines coach Brady Hoke called Kalis "a road grader." In addition, Ohio State only signed one quarterback — former Cleveland Glenville signal-caller Cardale Jones, who spent last year at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy. The new coaching staff will have just four scholarship quarterbacks on the roster for the 2012 season, although one is Braxton Miller who started almost all of the
FRIDAY Sidney at Piqua Troy Christian at Lehman Bradford at Miami East Fr. Monroe at Covington Ansonia at Newton Houston at Fort Loramie Russia at Anna Indian Lake at Graham Minster at Versailles SATURDAY Lehman at Catholic Central Bradford at Riverside Newton at Milton-Union Ansonia at Houston Blair Academy at Graham Fr. Monroe at Versailles
“I think it’s a good situation,” Williams said. “Having 10 days off, it just lets us get healed and get better. We’re getting there. We’re very close. "Coaches are never satisfied, but I think they’re finally understanding what we’re trying to do. We’re playing well. We just need to be consistent,” he added. “Michael Jacob is probably our most consistent player, and we need the other kids to work on that.” The Eagles are coached by Ray Zawadski Jr., the son of the legendary former Vandalia-Butler head coach. “We’ve seen them play, and they’re a pretty good team,” said Williams. “They don’t have the numbers we have so hopefully we can use that to our advantage. “We don’t know a lot about Springfield Catholic, but they will play man and zone against us, so we have to be ready. “They’re going to be fundamentally sound.” Williams was glad to see Tharon Goins back on the practice floor. He scored 18 two games ago in Lehman’s win over Sidney, but a bad ankle kept him out of the Fort Loramie game.
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Piqua Continued from page 13 comes off the bench, he (Patwaun) Hudson is the guy that makes them go,” Butler said. “He is the guy that gives them a spark. But, he is not the only guy who can hurt you. The Manley kid scored 37 points in a game earlier this season, so you have to be aware of the other guys as well.” Butler said Piqua can learn from the first game with Sidney. “We have work on the things we didn’t do so well that game and do a better job of those things,” he said. Taylor Wellbaum led Piqua with 19 points in that game and is coming off a 23-point game in a loss to Xenia. But, Piqua has good balance in the scoring column. While Wellbaum averages 11.5 points per game, Kindric Link, Josh Holfinger, Trae Honeycutt, Jordan Feeser and Ryan Hughes all average more than 6 points per game. “One of the good things about the last couple games is we have finally developed some depth,” Butler said. “We have Luke Karn, who didn’t play the first time against Sidney. So, that is another scorer for us. “We need Taylor (Wellbaum) to score, but we also need all those other guys to score eight to 12 points.” Piqua is going through a really tough stretch in the schedule, including the last two games, a 77-63 home loss to Trotwood-Madison and an 81-66 road loss to Xenia. “Even though we didn’t win those games, we felt like those
2011 season that finished 6-7. Still, it was a surprising bumper crop, particularly since the recruiting class ranked somewhere between 15 and 25 in the nation in most publications' evaluations before Meyer was hired on Nov. 29. Ohio State is serving three years of NCAA-mandated probation for failing to monitor Tressel, who played ineligible players during the 2010 season who had taken cash and discounted tattoos from the subject of a federal drug-trafficking probe. As part of their NCAA penalties, the Buckeyes were docked three football scholarships each of the next three years. The 25 signees put the Buckeyes at 81, according to Meyer. Six of the players who signed Wednesday count against last year's recruit total, plus Meyer hinted that other players may have dropped out, transferred or will not play due to medical reasons. Many people who follow recruiting closely were stunned by Ohio State's success.
SIDNEY — Winners of two in a row to up their record to 8-6, the Lehman Cavaliers face a challenging weekend that will begin with a different kind of game Friday night. The Cavaliers host Troy Christian, which comes into the game with an 113 mark. The contest will be a “throwback” game, starting with the venue. It will be played in the Jerry DeLong Gym, the old gym at the school. The players will be wearing throwback uniforms and the coaches and fans are encouraged to dress as they did back in the ’70s and ’80s. “I love it,” said Lehman coach Isaiah Williams when asked about playing in the old gym at the school. “When I first came here, I thought, we have to play some games in there. That gym just reminds me of “Hoosiers,” with a standing room only crowd. If we could play more games there, I’d love it. “We have some older jerseys and there are some short shorts for this week.” When asked what his attire would be, Williams said “I think I have a butterfly collar somewhere,” he said. “But I’m not sure what I should wear. I wasn’t even born back in the ’70s.” He’s got more important things to think about than his attire, anyway. The Eagles come in with a good record, and on Saturday the Cavaliers travel to Springfield Catholic to face the 10-3 Irish. So it’s a challenging weekend that awaits. Lehman has been enjoying a lengthy layoff, not having played since beating Fort Loramie Tuesday of last week.
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were two of our best games,” Butler said. “We had three guys in double figures against Xenia and Hughesy (Ryan Hughes) scored eight. We are playing a tough schedule, but that is life in the GWOC.” And Butler said the records don’t tell the story for the Sidney game. Piqua comes in 3-12 overall and 2-4 in the GWOC North, while Sidney is 2-12 overall and 2-5 in the GWOC North. “Everybody wants to be playing well going into the tournament,” Butler said. “So, even though it might not look at it by the records, there are some things at stake in this game.” Tuesday will be a test of a different sort for Piqua — when they travel to Trotwood-Madison. “I think it will be a great test,” Butler said. “We played pretty well against them, but going to Trotwood, with a lot of negative emotion coming from the crowd. It will be a test to see how we handle it.” But, the first meeting was a confidence builder for the Indians against the Rams, 6-6 overall and 5-2 in the GWOC North. “We are looking at doing a few things a little better and being able to win the game,” Butler said. “That is how we are approaching it.” The Rams have three doublefigure scorers, led by JaMar Hammonds 17.2 points per game. Dezhontae Bennett averages 13.8 and James Brown Jr. scores at a 11.3 points per game.
Unsung heroes abound in Super Bowl INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For every Drew Brees and Ray Lewis, there is a David Tyree or Larry Brown. Not only do superstars win Super Bowls, super nobodies are heroes, too. And there are plenty of candidates for Sunday's title game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. "Look at a guy like Sterling Moore," said Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich, a good candidate himself to leap from obscure to acclaimed. "If Sterling doesn't make that play against Baltimore, we obviously would not be here. It's the play that got us to the Super Bowl." Moore, a rookie free agent cut by the Raiders and picked up for New England's practice squad in October, might have been best known for missing a tackle on Torrey Smith's 29yard TD reception earlier in the AFC championship game. Then he stripped the ball in the end zone from Ravens receiver Lee Evans on what would have been a winning touchdown. "Everybody else is tweeting me and texting me that I'm going to go down in history for that play," Moore said. "I don't think I understand. But we have another big game on Sunday, so if I come out here and screw this game up it means nothing." Nothing sets Giants fans to celebrating more than highlights of "The Catch." Tyree's remarkable reception — with
the ball flush against his helmet — came on a desperation pass from Eli Manning on the winning drive in the 2008 Super Bowl, an upset that shattered the Patriots' unbeaten season. Even though Tyree had an earlier touchdown catch in the 17-14 win, he was hardly a prime candidate for a central role in Big Blue lore. He mainly was a specialteamer — a good one, too — and usually the fifth option in the passing game. That is, if he made it onto the field as a receiver at all. "David Tyree showed that anybody can play that role, you just need the opportunity to do it," said Devin Thomas, who, basically, is this season's Tyree, with the same roles on special teams and offense. "For me, special teams might be the way to make that happen with a return, maybe a hit, a fumble." Thomas recovered the muff and the fumble on punt returns by San Francisco's Kyle Williams in the NFC championship game. Before that, he was a bust for the Redskins after being drafted in the second round in 2008, and almost an afterthought in the Meadowlands for much of this season. "Every play is my chance to be a hero," he said Wednesday. "I think I always take that outlook onto the field, but it's also something I get the opportunity to share with my teammates: Any of them can be a
hero, too." Two relative unknowns ended up winning Super Bowl MVP honors thanks to key interceptions. Tampa Bay free safety Dexter Jackson grabbed a pair of passes from Oakland's Rich Gannon, merely the league's 2002 MVP, in the Bucs' 48-21 romp that year. Dallas cornerback Larry Brown had two picks, returning one for the clinching touchdown, in the Cowboys' 27-17 Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh in 1996. His teammates included Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, and in the secondary alone, Deion Sanders and Darren Woodson. Brown parlayed that performance into a big-money free agent deal with Oakland, and faded into obscurity soon after. Actually, players say planning a hero move is not a good idea. "You can't try too hard," Patriots fullback Lousaka Polite said. "All you can do is focus on the task at hand, whether you're at fullback, linebacker, on the line, or the quarterback. Do the best job at what you do and if you help the team win, great. Nobody is totally responsible for winning." But someone can be responsible for making critical plays. "Nah, it doesn't really come down to one play, or it shouldn't," said Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn, who spent half the season unsigned.
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TOLEDO — The Edison Community College men’s baksetball team lost to Owens 96-71 Wednesday night in OCCAC action. Lamont Cole had 23 points, while Lyle Duncan scored 13 points and Jessie Davis added 12. Nick Tingle had 17 points and seven rebounds. The Edison women lost 62-48. “I thought we played much better tonight,� Edison coach Kim Rank said. “They are a good team. I
really can’t complain about the way we played. “I thought we played much more as a team. We were still without Bri (Brianna Innocent). “Other than shooting a little better from the perimeter, there is not much else we could have done.� Kendra Brunswick led Edison with 18 points and Mackenzie May added 11. EDISON SCORING Jo Steva 3-1-7, Kristen Winemiller 0-0-0, Cori Blackburn 0-0-0, Kendra Brunswick 62-18, Martina Brady 2-0-4, Mackenzie May 5-0-11, Brooke Gariety 1-0-2, Lottie Hageman 2-2-6. Totals: 19-5-48. 3-point field goals — Brunswick (4), May.
Lady Indians start slow Lose road game to Rams TROTWOOD — The Piqua girls basketball team couldn’t recover from a slow start, losing to Trotwood-Madison 39-31 in GWOC North action Wednesday. Piqua trailed 3-1, 15-4 and 26-13 at the quarter breaks, before outscoring the Rams 18-13 in the final eight minutes. Christy Graves led the Lady Indians, 4-12 overall and 1-6 in the GWOC North, with 12 points, while Maddie Hilleary scored eight. Piqua will host Sidney Saturday, with the JV game tipping at 11:30
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Lady Falcons lose ST. PARIS — The Graham girls basketball team ran into a buzzsaw Wednesday, losing 74-42 to Jonathan Alder. Lindsay Black scored 17 points for Graham, while Taylor Dyke added 13.
Flyers rally falls short UD loses home game DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — B.J. Monteiro scored 20 points to pace four in double figures for Duquesne in an 83-73 win over Dayton on Wednesday night, helping the Dukes avoid their first three-game skid of the season. Mike Talley added 15 points, Eric Evans 12 and Jerry Jones 10 for the Dukes (13-9, 4-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Monteiro also went 4 of 7 from 3-point range for Duquesne, which finished 12 of 23 from the arc (52.2 percent).
The Flyers were just 5 of 18 from long distance (27.8 percent). Duquesne stayed ahead for most of this one, building a 16-point lead at one juncture in the opening half that led to a 49-40 advantage at intermission. The Dukes edged the Flyers 34-33 in the second half, sealing the win. Kevin Dillard scored a game-high 22 points to lead Dayton (14-8, 4-4), which has lost a seasonhigh three consecutive games.
Holloway has big game ‘X’ edges George Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Tu Holloway's layup with 30 seconds to play capped off a great night for the senior guard as his 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds led Xavier to a 59-58 win over George Washington on Wednesday night. Holloway easily maneuvered past the Colonials for the decisive score. With 1:14 to play, his layup cut George Washington's lead to 58-57. Xavier (15-7, 6-3 Atlantic 10 Conference) held the Colonials (8-14, 3-5) scoreless for the last 3:22. Tony Taylor led George Washington with 20 points. Nemanja Mikic scored 19 points and Lasan Kromah had 11 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. There were nine lead
changes in the last 9 minutes, and neither team committed a turnover in the last 10 minutes. Taylor, who made his first four 3-pointers, and Mikic combined to shoot 9 of 14 from 3-point range. In the last 4 seconds, the Colonials had three chances to win, but Bryan Bynes, Dwayne Smith and Kromah missed shots. George Washington took what looked like a decisive lead when Mikic drilled a 3-pointer with 4:32 left to make it 56-54. Over the previous 4 1/2 minutes, the lead changed hands eight times. The Colonials took a 4437 lead on Kromah's layup with 13:13 remaining, but the Musketeers clawed back and took a 48-47 lead on Kenny Frease's threepoint play with 9:03 left.
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mention All-GWOC North honors. As a senior, Feeser caught seven passes for 102 yards and two TDs, while recording 26 tackles, 1.5 sacks and intercepting a pass from his defensive end position, receiving first team All-GWOC North honors and honorable mention All-Southwest District honors. “Everyone knows he can catch the ball,� Nees said. “But, one of the things they look for at the college level is the ability to block too. And Jordan (Feeser) is a very good blocker.� Feeser also said the college choice was easy. “I pretty much knew the first time I visited there, that is where I was going to go,� he said. “I am exMIKE ULLERY/CALL PHOTO cited. The coaches told me they had Jordan Feeser (91) and Travis Nees (8) at the GWOC signing day. some plays for me.� won national titles,� Nees said. “It is 51 tackles, had one sack, recovered Kevin Richardson a very successful program and a two fumbles and forced a fumble (Ashland) great opportunity for the three guys against Lima Senior that Nees reThe son of Tammy Bair and going there.� turned for a touchdown. He earned Kevin and Jennifer Richardson, Dotson said it fulfills a dream. second team All-GWOC North honRichardson looms large from his de“Ever since I was little, I have ors. fensive tackle position at 6-foot-3 thought about playing college foot“I always hoped I would get a and 307 pounds and hopes to make ball,� he said. “I really liked the chance to play in college, but I wasthe same kind of impact at Ashland. coaches and the school when I vis- n’t sure that was going to happen,� As a sophomore, he made an im- ited there. The success is part of it. Pummill said. “I really liked it when mediate impact and forced two fum- They have been a very successful I visited there. It feels great to have bles, while earning special mention program. I think it is a place where this opportunity.� All-GWOC North honors. I can (make an impact right away). As a junior, he had 43 tackles, one I am looking forward to it.� sack and one forced fumble and was Rob Stollmer again named special mention All(Otterbein) Trae Honeycutt GWOC North. Stollmer, the son of Rob and (Findlay) This past fall, he had 29 tackles The son of Rob and Amy Honey- Michelle Stollmer, was a big part of and one sack. He was named first cutt developed into a weapon at the Piqua’s success on the ground over team All-GWOC North and All- receiving position for Piqua over the the last three seasons from his Southwest District, as well as being last three years. guard position. named special mention All-Ohio. He earned special mention AllAfter a solid season as a sopho“Kevin has the ability to make an more, he emerged his junior season GWOC North honors as a sophoimpact at the next level,� Nees said. with 24 catches for 339 yards and a more, second team All-GWOC “He had a strong career and this is TD as the Indians leading receiver, North as a junior and was first a good opportunity for him.� earning him second team All- team All-GWOC North this past Richardson sees it as the next GWOC North honors. fall. He was also named honorable progression in what he hopes is a This past season, he again led mention All-Southwest District this bright future. Piqua receivers with 16 catches for past season. “I have always wanted to play in 173 yards, again earning second He paved the way for Jon Dembthe NFL,� Richardson said. “This is team All-GWOC North honors. ski 1,379-yard rushing season as the next step. I really liked it when Honeycutt also has the strength the Indians averaged 253 yards I visited there. rushing per game. and speed to make tackler miss. “They have a beautiful, new facilStollmer also knows what he “He is another guy who can do ity. When they made me an offer, I the things like block that colleges wants to do academically, majoring knew I had to take it.� are looking for,� Nees said. “It is a in molecular biology/dentistry. And he hopes to make it pay off good opportunity for him.� “If I was going to go do a D-III immediately. school, I didn’t want to just go to Honeycutt is excited about the “I will be playing defensive tackle opportunity. class — I wanted to play football,� or on the nose,� he said. “They told “I really liked everything when I he said. “And I didn’t want to go me I could get about 20 or 30 snaps visited there,� Honeycutt said. somewhere where I was going to be (a game). I am looking forward to “That (being a success) is a part of on the sidelines for four years.� the next challenge.� Nees said Otterbein gained a it. They are a program that has won national titles. I am looking for- quick advantage in the recruiting Brad Dotson process. ward to it (college football).� (Findlay) “Their recruiter is the offensive Dotson was a presence at lineline coach,� Nees said. “Those two Brandon Pummill backer for Piqua the last three sea(Findlay) just seemed to really hit it off.� sons and is one of three Indians The son of Bill and Kim Williams Stollmer hopes to make an imgoing to Findlay. is the third Indian to pick the Oil- pact immediately. After a solid season as a sopho- ers program to continue his football “They have a guard position,� he more, he emerged as a junior, with career, joining Dotson at the line- said. “I am going to in and compete 76 tackles, two sacks and two fum- backer position. with a couple upperclassmen for the ble recoveries, earning first team “I don’t think they have desig- position. I just really liked everyAll-GWOC North honors and being nated whether they are inside or thing about Otterbein.� named honorable mention All- outside,� Nees said. “It always helps During the signing ceremony, a Southwest District. to have a familiar face on the team. number of students, along with parThis past fall, he led the Indians Brandon (Pummill) had a big senior ents and community members were with 63 tackles and had one sack, year and it is a great opportunity watching. two forced fumbles and one fumble for him.� “There were a lot of our juniors recovery, earning first team AllPummill, also a two-time district and sophomores watching,� Nees GWOC North honors and honorable qualifier as a wrestler for the Indi- said. “This is kind of where the seed mention All-Southwest District ans, moved into the starting lineup gets planted.� honors for the second time. this fall and had a breakout season. And Friday nigh heroes sign on “Findlay is a program that has He was second on the team with for the Saturday spotlight.