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Foreclosure settlement OK’d Critics say it helps too few victims BY DEREK KRAVITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON — A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses. But consumer advocates countered that far too few people will benefit. The deal will reduce loans for only a fraction of those Ameri-

cans who owe more than their homes are worth. It will also send checks to others who were improperly foreclosed upon. But the amounts are modest. It’s unclear how much the deal will help struggling homeowners keep their homes or benefit those who have already lost theirs. About 11 million households are underwater, meaning they owe more than their homes are

Ohio to receive $335M COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s attorney general said Thursday that a landmark settlement with big mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses will deliver $335 million to the state. Attorney General Mike DeWine said Ohio’s share of the $25 billion deal involving 49 states will bring “much-needed relief to Ohio homeowners and communities and help our state to recover from the destruction

left behind from the mortgage financing crisis.” DeWine said settlement dollars will be directed to four areas: $102 million for Ohio borrowers seeking direct relief, including loan modifications; $44 million for victims of mortgage abuse who lost their houses between Jan. 1, 2008

TROY — Free health screenings and sharing of health information will be among activities at the Heart Month Health Fair scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 See Foreclosure/Page 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Activities will be held in the lower level classrooms at the Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N. County Road 25-A. Appointments are required this year for those interested in free finger stick screenings for total cholesterol, HDL good cholesterol and blood sugar and for blood pressure screenings. No fasting is required for the cholesterol screenings. The appointments are required due to high demand for screenings at previous fairs. Appointments for screenings should be made by calling CareFinders at (866) 608-3463. The tests are offered as screenings only and are not intended to take the place of a doctor’s monitoring of your health. UVMC programs and cardiology professionals will offer additional health testing and/or information. The health fair is sponsored by UVMC in conMIKE ULLERY/STAFF PHOTO junction with Premier FOR PHOTO REPRINTS, GO TO WWW.DAILYCALL.COM City of Piqua Street Department employee Alan Miller works on the installation of a new manhole on Forest Community Health. Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Our thus-far mild weather has allowed street department crews to work through the winter months with few interruptions.

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after being ejected from his vehicle early Thursday morning on Hufford Road. According to Miami County SherBY MELANIE YINGST iff’s Office, excessive speed may be Ohio Community Media what caused the single-vehicle myingst@tdnpublishing.com crash after a passerby reported seeELIZABETH TWP.— An 18-year- ing the car in a field around 6:20 old man from Michigan was killed a.m.

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Deputies found the man dead at the scene. Crash scene investigators believe the driver over-corrected several times before flipping the car into a field. Investigators said the driver was thrown from the car approximately 150 feet from the car. See Crash/Page 2

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Mich. man killed in county crash Driver ejected from car on Hufford Road

City fire victim listed in critical condition PIQUA — The cause of a Wednesday evening fire that gutted a home located at 821 Willard St. and sent a female resident to the hospital with smoke inhalation and perhaps other serious injuries has yet to be determined by the Piqua Fire Department. The victim was transported to the Upper Valley Medical Center for treatment following the 6:20 p.m. blaze. She has since been identified by neighbors as Carol Shearer, age unknown. A hospital spokesperson said Thursday night that Shearer is listed in critical condition. Fire investigators said the cause of the blaze was accidental and not suspicious in nature. Piqua fire inspector Capt. John Kendall said the cause of the fire is still being investigated and

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Something to write home about Local author’s story advances in contest

Bingham, 33, has lived in Piqua for nearly his entire life and the subject nature of his story, titled “The Remained,” takes place exclusively in the city. Bingham’s story was one of five that BY WILL E SANDERS were selected as a finalist by Staff Writer Writer’s Digest for their Your wsanders@dailycall.com Story #39 writing competition. More than 800 entries were subPIQUA — It wasn’t hard for one local author to find inspira- Do you have an idea for a mitted for the contest. The Piqua native said he was Local Front story? tion to draw from recently when Let Susan Hartley know at never notified by contest officials ext. 14 or e-mail to he penned a short story for a na- 773-2721 shartley@dailycall.com that he had been selected as a fitionwide writing competition nalist and only learned of it after conducted by Writer’s Digest and became visiting the Writer’s Digest website. one of only a few finalists.

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Robert Elson Sr. PIQUA — Robert Elson Sr., 70, of 615 S. Sunset Drive, Piqua, died at 8:40 p . m . Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at his residence s u r rounded by his loving family. H e ELSON w a s born Oct. 8, 1941, in Sidney to Mable (Starrett) Elson of Sidney and the late Forest Elson. He married Diana Poling on Feb. 19, 1983, in Sidney and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Patrick (Sharon) Elson of Corbin, Ky. and Robert Jr. (Reta) Elson of Emlyn, Ky.; a daughter, Darci (Matthew) Smith of Kempner, Texas; five grandchildren, Natasha (Jacob) Wilson, Courtney (Brandon) Ball, Chad Moses, Megan Clark, Kristen Clark; two greatgrandchildren, Christian Wilson and Ellie Ann Ball; a sister, Sally Bender of Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was a 1960 graduate of Fairlawn High School and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Air Force. He retired from the Copeland Corporation of Sidney. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and a former

member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217. He enjoyed fishing, watching Cincinnati Reds and Dayton Dragons baseball as well as following Ohio State and University of Kentucky sports. He loved to attend the many sporting events of his numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to Piqua Family Practice, specifically Dr. Robert Landes and the Dayton Physicians Oncology group, especially Stacy, for the wonderful and compassionate care that they provided. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Martin Fox as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home where a prayer service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County Inc., P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373 or St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Broadway, Piqua, OH 45356. Condolences to the family also may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

C. Marc Robinson FRANKFORT, Ind. — C. Marc Robinson, 59, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away peacefully Tuesd a y , Feb. 7, 2012 at 4 : 2 3 p.m. at h i s home, follow- ROBINSON ing a brave battle with cancer. Marc was born Nov. 4, 1952, in Dayton, son of the late William A. and Martha M. Robinson. Marc was a 1971 graduate of Piqua Central High School. He was president and CEO of Forest Products Group in Frankfort for more than 30 years, retiring in 2004. Since 2009, he has been co-owner of Robinson Wood Solutions in Frankfort. Marc’s greatest joy was his wife and children, spending time with family and friends and his beloved cats, and the “adopted” youth in our community that meant so much to him.

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He is survived by his wife, Kandy Robinson of Frankfort; two children, Shelbi and Zach; three brothers, Sam (Linda) Robinson of Piqua, Jeff Robinson of Frankfort and Todd (Katie) Robinson of Indianapolis, Ind.; three sisters, Marci Robinson and Amy Robinson, both of Piqua and Merry Robinson of Kettering; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jody Robinson on April 23, 2011. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the parlor of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1951 Wilshire Drive, Frankfort, Ind. A Memorial Service celebrating Marc’s life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in the church sanctuary. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Cancer Fund. Goodwin Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at goodwinfuneralhome.com.

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E. Ash Street to close for project ODOT releases details of detour PIQUA — On Monday, Feb. 27, weather dependent, East Ash Street between Spring Street and the Great Miami River Bridge will be closed to through traffic as part of the East Ash Street (U.S. 36) Reconstruction Project. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has authorized a contract to Double Jay Construction

Inc. of Englewood, in the amount of $2,044,000. During the week of Feb. 20, workers will begin moving equipment in for the job, but the road will remain open. The East Ash Street Reconstruction Project consists of the excavation and widening of the existing street material and placement of new street base, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains, new fire hydrants, water service work, concrete curb and

gutter, new asphalt surface and new concrete sidewalk. The project limits are from Spring Street to the Great Miami River Bridge. The anticipated completion date for this work is the end of September. ODOT has established an official detour for all through traffic, which will be posted utilizing I-75 to County Road 25-A to North Street to Spring Street. While the contractor will work to maintain access to local residents

throughout the duration of the project, at various times during the construction process access to properties and the drive approaches located within the work limits may be impassable. Side street access by which locals will be required to use to access East Ash Street will vary throughout the project, depending on where the contractor is working. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution by using the posted detour.

Crash Continued from page 1 The crash may have occurred around 4:30 a.m. after neighbors heard sounds believed to be connected to the incident, but it was not reported until later. The driver’s identity has not been released pending family notification. PHOTO COURTESY OF CASSTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT Alcohol is not believed to be a factor, but has not been Casstown Fire Department personnel — with assistance from Elizabeth Townruled out. The crash re- ship EMS and the Christiansburg Fire Department — responded to a fatal crash mains under investigation. around 6:20 a.m. Thursday on Hufford Road.

Write Continued from page 1 “With shock and amazement, I saw that my story, ‘The Remained,’ was one of them,” Bingham said. “I’m sort of a perfectionist, which works against me a lot of times, because think my stories can always be better. I liked this particular tale, but had no idea it would beat out over 800 other stories in a nationwide contest to qualify as a finalist.” Bingham said each issue of Writer’s Digest features a writing contest based on a story prompt or photograph. Working off the idea of

returning to one’s childhood home only to find that it has been condemned, Bingham’s story follows the main character to Piqua where he vows to stay in the house to prevent its demolition. Voting for the winner will run through Feb. 18 and those who are interested can read the entries or vote for free at www.writersdigest.com/forum. After registration, people can vote for their favorite by clicking on the Competitions tab and clicking on the heading “Your Story.” The winning story will appear in a future issue of the magazine.

An aficionado of horror and other scary stories, Bingham said the works of Edgar Allan Poe inspired him to become a writer in his high school years, but said his love of writing dates back to when he was a student in elementary school in the Piqua City School District. “My love for reading gave me the desire to be a writer. When I attended South Street Elementary School, the Troll Book Fair would come every so often. While other kids went for the sports star books, I would snatch up ghost story books by writers like Daniel Cohen and R.L. Stine.”

Bingham said he enjoyed his childhood in Piqua and among his favorite activities, aside from writing, is reading. “I still live in Piqua with my wife and we both like it here very much,” Bingham said. “Our library is wonderful, the football stadium looks about as good as any professional stadium, the historic downtown offers a nice area to walk in, and the variety of stores fits anyone’s needs.” Two of Bingham’s books, “Safe Treasures” and “Scary Stories for After Dark,” are in the local authors section at Around About Books in downtown Troy.

Victim Continued from page 1 noted he hopes to interview the fire victim in hopes of better determining how the fire started once she recovers. Two rooms in the home were badly damaged by fire and upon the arrival of the fire department smoke and

PIQUA — Rita M. (Monnin) Hilgefort Fenner, 95, formerly of Haverh i l l Drive, Piqua, passed away of natural causes Wednesd a y evening, Feb. 8, 2 0 1 2 , FENNER at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster where she had been a resident for several months. On June 4, 1916, in Russia, she was born to the late Charles and Emma (Marchal) Monnin. On Nov. 26, 1936, at St. Remy Church in Russia, Rita married Frank B. Hilgefort, who preceded her in death April 1, 1963. Nearly seven years later, Feb. 26, 1970, at St. Teresa Church in Covington, she married G. Harrison Fenner who also preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1988. Surviving are three children, Ronald and Betty Hilgefort of Montezuma, Debbie and Ken Woehrmyer of Lebanon, Kay Nederostek of Allentown, Pa., and daughterin-law, Jan Hilgefort of Ozone, Tenn.; as well as 14 grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Terrence Hilgefort; six siblings, Mildred (Clarence) Pepiot, Rosemary (Jack) Wilson, Wilmer (Josephine), Floyd (Frieda), Paul (Dolly) and Lester Monnin. Rita was a homemaker. In 1970, she moved to New Port Richie, Fla., where she worked part time for an optometrist while attending class to receive her high school diploma. She returned to Piqua in 1977. She attended St. Boniface Catholic Church in Piqua and was a past member of St. Ann’s Ladies Sodality in Ft. Loramie. Rita enjoyed making and selling crafts, planting flowers, and for many years, had also been an avid Reds fan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Michael Church in Ft. Loramie with the Rev. Fr. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 3-7 p.m. and Monday 9-10 a.m. at the Gehret Funeral Home, Ft. Loramie. Memorials may be made to Charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.

Patsy A. Riffell Thayer GREENVILLE — Patsy A. Riffell Thayer, 83, of Greenville, passed away at 3 : 4 5 p . m . Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, a t Wa y n e HealthCare in Greenville. S h e THAYER w a s born Jan. 1, 1929, in Miami County, to the late Harry D. and Eunice E. (Koontz) Waymire. Patsy worked at Replicap Products for 22 years retiring in 1991, and was also a homemaker. She loved baking pies and making candy. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Eugene Riffell; second husband, Darrell Thayer; and sister, Nancy Haworth. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Evelyn and Dennis Sebring of Greenville; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Riffell of Greenville, Harold and Holly Riffell of Pensacola, Fla., and Roger and Marlene Riffell of Greenville; grandchildren, Wendy (Brent) Meek, Shad (Liz Hall) Sebring, Nathan (Tonya Fennig) Riffell,

Heath (Mary) Riffell, Quenton Riffell, Zach (Meghan) Riffell, Z.J. (Steven) Clark, Mellissa (Donnie) Mansfield, and Josh (Sheena) Riffell; greatgrandchildren, Marlie Mitchell, Emma and Ali Meek, Joanie Hall, Janelle Sebring, Shelby and Brianna Fennig, Rebecca Riffell, Enrique, C.J., Micah and Ian Flores, Sophie, Zachary, Eli and Olivia Riffell, Faith and Noah Mansfield, Peyton Threewits, Kainin Zigler, and Emily, Blake and Mackenzie Riffell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a service held at 2 p.m. Monday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Dennis Riffell officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens in Greenville. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the National MS Society, 4440 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45242, or National Parkinson’s Foundation, 1380 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

Death notices PIQUA — E. Jean Penrod, 89, formerly of Piqua, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 in Huntington, Ind. Funeral arrangements are pending through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua. TROY — Charles E. Wise, 76, of Troy, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at his home. Services are pending at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. ARCANUM — Daniel G. Nolan, 60 of Arcanum, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at Englewood Manor, Englewood. Arrangements are pending at the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton.

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Cold weekend in forecast An Arctic front will deliver a shot of snow and much colder air for late today and the weekend. As the front moves in this afternoon, scattered snow showers will begin and run through tonight with light accumulations. Get ready for some cold air — with highs remaining below freezing all weekend, and lows in the teens. High: 38 Low: 24.

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Last week in social studies, the students at Nicholas School learned about fire safety. The students learned the importance of having smoke alarms, a fast and safe way to get out of their house if it was on fire, and stop-drop and roll. The Piqua Fire Department came to the school to show and allow the students to try on the equipment. Above, Eastan Morgan and Keelan Scherer listen while firefighter Bob Bloom talks about one of the department’s trucks.

Temperature High Yesterday 34 at 3:58 p.m. Low Yesterday 21 at 7:44 a.m. Normal High 37 Normal Low 22 Record High 65 in 2001 Record Low -21 in 1899

Precipitation 24 hours ending at 5 p.m.0.00 Month to date 0.18 Normal month to date 0.72 Year to date 4.91 Normal year to date 3.54 Snowfall yesterday 0.00

In Brief Miami East High School CASSTOWN — The fol- Derek Staten lowing students have been named to the 2011-12 secSophomores ond quarter honor roll at Blue Card — Evan BowlMiami East High School: ing, Angela Mack, Megan Nosker, Samantha SkidFreshman more, • Blue Card — Caitlyn White Card — Abigael Bell, Renee DeFord, Ran- Amheiser, Burke Flora, dall Harbour, Abigail Katelyn Gardella, Katy Hawkins, Rachel Hawkins, Kidman, Abigail Smith, Adrianne Krites Stephanie Wolf, Haley • White Card — Casey Young Copeland, Rian Kingrey, Honor Roll — Kendra Megan Martin, Cody Reid, Beckman, Lindsay Scott Brooklynn, Richard Blankenship, Tanner Jarrett Church, Trina Current, Werling, Willoughby Samantha Denlinger, Cole • Honor Roll — Matthew Fuston, Austin Garrison, Amheiser, Jessica Barlage, Stevee Hazel, Briley PurNoel Dalton, Michael tee, Shane Richardson, Deeter, Amy Hahn, Conner Kelly Rindler, Shelby Hellyer, Grant Hodge, Kara Roach, Lindsey Roeth, Nuss, Marley Roberts, Hanna Weaver, Benjamin

Willenbrink, Caroline Wil- Melvin, Allison Millhouse, son, Breanne Younce Paige Mullen, Hunter Murphy, Hailee Phyillaier, Juniors Dylan Rader, Anna Snyder, Blue Card — Robert Kere Utz Hamilton, Victoria Nuss, Dakota Potts, Sara ThompSeniors son Blue Card — Samantha White Card — Ellie Blevins, Ian Bowman. Sam Bowman, Tucker Carrigan, Everett, Joshua Furrow, Christopher Cron, Rachel Jake Pemberton, Jacquelyn Davisson, Amber Francis, Wagner Emily Johnson, Paige White Card — Jacob Kiewsewetter, Brooklyn Hawkins, Elizabeth Pearson, Sarah Pyers, Kait- Lachat, Tiffany Mauldin, lyn Schellhouse, Abigail Jacob Miller, Morgan Tamplin, Meredith Wesco, Plantz, Zane Smith Montana Woolley Honor Roll — Amy BarHonor Roll — Kylie lage, Kristy Brown, BritBrown, Molly Green, Jak- tany Garrison, Emily sen Gustin, Colden Hale, Gerardi, Maureen Haley, Morgan Jess, Zachary Lindsay Heckman, Amber Liddy, Courtney Magoto, Jenkins, Chelsea Sherman, Zackary Martinez, Corrine Dylan Taylor, Tyler Turner

Covington High School COVINGTON — Covington High School has named the following students to the principal’s list and honor roll for the 2011-12 first semester: Principal’s List (All As), First Semester Seniors —Caitlyn Crawford, UVCC: Nicole Apple, Noah Bays, Tyler Branson, Wesley Miller Juniors — Jamie Crowell, Bryant Hicks, Matthew Larger, Jennifer Rindler, Samuel Slusher, Trent Tobias, Michael Wilson UVCC: Cody Adams, Jamie Martin,

Brooke Selanders Freshmen — Seth Canan, Logan Cordonnier, Austin Lefeld, Benjamin Miller, Samuel Sherman Honor Roll, All As and Bs, First Semester Seniors —Steven Blei, Christian Carder, Darren Clark, Hannah Pond, Brandon Powell, Julianna Simon, Samantha Snyder, UVCC: Austin Baker, Matthew Elliott, Zachary Henslee, Jordan McIntosh, Nicholas Myers, Ashley Pergram, Zachary Plessinger, Haley Smith Juniors —Austin Angle,

Alexander Bitner, Katie Blair, Rachel Carder, Ryan Craft, Kyler Deeter, Lindsey Frantz, Cassandra Ingle, Tyler Lane, Matthew Reck, Zoe Reck, Bethany Richards, Colton Risner, Benjamin Sherman, Brock Smith, Tara Snipes, Shelby Waag, Casey Yingst UVCC: Alexander Baskerville, Danielle Hatcher, Tyler McDavid, Justin Millhouse, Bryan Phillis, Shelby Ross, Haley Smith, Dustin Snell, Austin Tracy-Walters, Tres Wirt, Jacob Wright Sophomores — Andre

Benedict, Amber Edwards, Briana Grilliot, Tyler Henry, Allison Ingle, Jade Overman, Katelyn Phillis, Hannah Pritchard, Hannah Retz, Lori Romie, Stephani Shane, Nicholas Tobias, Justin Williams Freshmen — Morgan Arbogast, Ty Boehringer, Raquelle Bowman, Jamin Burns, Sadie Canan, Heidi Cron, Nathan Dunn, Alexandrea Gast, Robert Gengler, Jared Hagan, Lauren Houshel, Bryan Kelly, Megan Lange, Dillon Risner, Alexander Schilling, Joseph Slusher, John Stekli, Halie Winn

Covington Middle School COVINGTON — The following students have been named to the 201112 second quarter achievement rolls at Covington Middle School: • Principal’s List 6th Grade — Sarabeth Anderson, Deborah Burns, Brittany Daniel, Breann Dieperink, Mason Dilley, Sienna Edwards, Ryan Gengler, Spencer Hogue, Dylan Kelly, Breanna Kimmel, Nathan Lyle, Victoria Lyle, Braden Miller, Bryan Miller, Rueben

Miller, Legend Patty, Joseph Schmelzer 7th Grade — Emily Cordonnier, Anna Dunn, Adam Lefeld, Branden Robinson, Kara Schaffer, Savanna Schaurer, Jesse Wall 8th Grade — Logan Fields, Kristopher Gibboney, Ben Kuether, Haylee Pence, Carly Shell, Levi Winn, Nicole Zeitz • Honor Roll 6th Grade — Danielle Alexander, Mikenna Baker, Bradley Brown,

Emily Clark, Tyler Freeman, Cade Harshbarger, Ethan Herron, Derek Hite, Sarah Hubbard, Garrett Kimmel, Tanner Kimmel, Jett Murphy, Taylor Ray, Nick Risner, Shae Robinson, Cameron Schilling, Andrew Slusher, Aliya Weer, Madison Wise, Blaze Yamada 7th Grade — Allison Angle, Kenny Atkinson, Allison Babylon, Zane Barnes, Nathan Blei, Kelly Bowman, Triston Francis, Jenna Hagan,

Natalie Jones, Derek McCool, Addison Metz, Brooklyn Meyer, Kailyn Pond, Sarah Retz, Haley Rosengarten, Joshua Sowers, Kodie Taylor, Deron White, Brandi Young 8th Grade — Michael Cox, Brooke Gostomsky, Chace Hinnegan, Christopher Martin, Lydia Millhouse, Erin Olson, Meghan Parker, Sarah Pond, Kristina Romie, Coleman Ryan, Jese Shell, Skyler Soakie, Danielle Swabb, Noah Thomas

YMCA taking apps for leagues MIAMI COUNTY — The Miami County YMCA is still taking registrations for upcoming Sports Leagues at the Piqua Branch and Robinson Branch (located on 25-A between Troy and Tipp City). These leagues begin and today and Saturday and run for eight weeks. • Piqua Branch Leagues 1st & 2nd Grade Boys/Girls Basketball — Friday Evenings 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Basketball — Saturday Mornings 3-4 & 5-6 Year Old Soccer — Saturday Afternoons 2nd – 6th Grade Girls Soccer — Late Saturday Afternoons • Robinson Branch Leagues 3- to 5-year-old Teeball — Saturday Evenings 6- to 10-year-old Baseball — Saturday Evenings Kindergarten Boys/Girls Basketball — Friday Evenings 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball — Saturday Mornings 1st – 3rd Grade Boys/Girls Floor Hockey — Saturday Mornings 4to 5-year-old Boys/Girls Basketball — Saturday Afternoons Registrations are currently being accepted. For more information or to register, contact Jaime Hull at 440-9622 or email j.hull@miamicountyymca.net.

Financial report available to view PIQUA — The annual financial report of the Forest Hill Cemetery for the year ending 2011, has been completed and is available for public in-

spection in the cemetery office, located at 8660 N. State Route 66, Piqua.

Conferences set in Covington COVINGTON — Parent/Teacher conferences will be held at Covington Schools from 1:30-9 p.m. Thursday. Parents are encouraged to call the high school at 473-3746, and the middle school at 473-2833 for conference appointments. Elementary parents should have received a request from their child’s teacher for a conference time. If parents did not receive information from a child, call the elementary at 4732252. Covington students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. There will be no school for morning and afternoon kindergarten students that day. Covington Schools will not be in session for all students on Friday, Feb. 17.

Monthly meeting scheduled PIQUA — The February meeting of the Miami County Historical and Genealogical Society will feature Gary Meek, the Local History Coordinator at the Piqua Public Library. At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Founders Room at the Piqua Public Library, Meek will give a brief overview of resources available at the Piqua Local History department. Following the presentation, the meeting will adjourn to the History Room and help will be available on an individual basis from volunteers and MCHGS members. For more information, call 937-307-7142. Or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ohmchgs.

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Piqua High School — Upper Valley Career Center PIQUA — The following students from Piqua High School have been named to the 2011-12 second quarter honor at Upper Valley Career Center:

Bolin, Harmony Brown, Zachary Carlock, Jordan Cruea, Brooke Evans, Tiffany Hale, Kiera Haynes, Zachery Heater, Kelsey Herron, Kayla Hole, Megan Latimer, Andrew Luthman, Seniors Brittney Murphy, Lydia RiKendra Arnett, Taylor ancho, Sheyene Saunders,

Steven Shellabarger, John Small, Dariel Smith, Chelsea Von Aschen, Alan Wheaton, Imari Whitten, Troy Dishong.

Everett, Janova Forsythe, Kristina Frey, Ashley Gilmore, Kyleigh Hall, Steven Jenkins, Jacob McClelland, Lexie McKinney, Lakota Mills, Bethany PenJuniors dergraft, Justin Peyton, Taylor Bryant, Kaleb Dustin Schwartz, Cayley Etherington, Wesley Silverthorn, Melicia Wolfe.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University PIQUA — Bethany Marie Alexander, daughter of Rob and Julie Alexander, of Piqua, graduated Dec. 10, from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Alexander received

her bachelor of science in marketing during the commencement exercises in R.R. Hodges Chapel with a minor in business management. Alexander had the majority of her classes at

the Jetter School of Business. She received the honor of graduating Cum Laude. While attending classes to receive her degree, she attended Cosmetology School at Knox County Career Center

and received her cosmetology and manager’s license in March 2011. Alexander has opened her own salon this month on West High Street, Journey Salon, in Piqua.

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“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalms 139:23-24 AKJV)

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The Village Idiot

Dead mice tell no tales “What’s that smell?” Sue asked from the front hall. “Is that a dead mouse?” Sometimes I cannot help myself. “Is it?” I said. “I just thought you were cooking dinner.” Some people cannot take a joke. My shoulder still hurts. “The Fergusons are coming for dinner at 6. I don’t want people to think we have mice in the house.” “Then let’s tell them it’s a dead squirrel. Ouch! Would you please stop hitting me? I’m still sore from yesterday.” “I didn’t touch you yesterday.” “You think you’re the only one who hits me? I ran into Roger and Stacey in the grocery store yesterday and I said, ‘What’s new?’ and she said, ‘We’re trying to have a baby.’ She said it like they were trying to make their own sauerkraut at home.” “Well, for some people it’s very difficult.” “I understand that, but for most people, it’s not a Saturday morning chore. I can actually remember a time when you might not tell someone you were trying to have a baby.” “So she hit you?” “No, Roger hit me. A friendly little tap on the shoulder. You want to see the bruise?” “I can remember a time when he’d have hit you in the mouth. Thank goodness one of you has matured.” “Thank you.” “I was talking about Roger. Really, can one little mouse smell that bad? Maybe it is something bigger. An opossum, maybe. A raccoon.” “Oh, I just got a good whiff. I think we’re talking about something much bigger. A deer. A cow. A hobo. Can’t you light a candle or something to cover that up?” “No one makes a candle that big. It’d have to JIM MULLEN be the size of the Liberty Columnist Bell. Besides, just knowing about it makes me sick. I can’t eat here knowing something is decomposing in the cellar. Get down there and take a look around. If you can’t find anything, I’ll tell the Fergusons to meet us somewhere for dinner. We’ll stay in a hotel tonight.” I haven’t been down in that dank hole for weeks. It’s where I put stuff that’s too expensive to put in the trash but too hideous to display, as well as the summer lawn furniture and sports equipment. I know a lot of guys work on projects in their basements, or build rec rooms and family rooms down there, but I’m not one of them. I enjoy above-ground internment. “Why don’t you man up and go down there?” I asked Sue. “Ow! Stop that. It hurts.” When I was young we lived in a house that had a laundry chute. You’d throw your dirty clothes in it, and they’d land in a basket beside the washing machine. Except they didn’t. They landed in a puddle on the basement floor where the laundry room used to be in the ’30s, which I didn’t find out until I asked my mother why I didn’t have any more clean underwear. Ouch! That hurt. The smell from the open basement door wasn’t too bad. At the bottom of the steps, it was a little stronger. I pretended I was one of those people on “CSI,” flashlight high in my left hand, the beam poking into corners, behind the water heater and the furnace. Nothing. But the smell was getting stronger. Finally, I was right under the front hall. The only thing there was my golf bag, right where I left it after my last round before Thanksgiving. I moved it, and the smell exploded. There was a dark, watery stain down the side of one of the bag’s outside pockets. I put my handkerchief over my nose and pulled down the zipper. The tuna wrap I had bought three months ago in the clubhouse and was going to eat on the way home rolled out. It might have lasted all winter if we hadn’t had that warm spell last week. I jumped back and hit my shoulder on a water pipe. Ouch! I went back upstairs and got a dustpan and a newspaper. “I found it,” I told Sue. “You’re right; it was a dead mouse.”

Commentary

Government will know much more about you C

of clothing, personal elecelebrations resounded tronics and other items far too prematurely on begin to tag their products Jan. 23, when a unanwith RFID,” says Whiteimous Supreme Court aphead, “any law enforcement peared to be returning our officer armed with an RFID personal privacy in United reader could covertly search States v. Jones. The court an individual without his or ruled that it is unconstituher knowledge.” tional for authorities to seIf you don’t know you’re cretly place a Global NAT HENTOFF personally being searched Positioning System (GPS) Columnist and with what device, to device on a person’s physical whom could you file a conproperty (in this case, the stitutional complaint — defendant’s Jeep) to track about what? him. Here’s John Whitehead again: “Drones However, it soon became clear to constitutionalists that we are not free from — pilotless, remote-controlled aircraft our government continuing to learn so that have been used extensively in Iraq, much more about us than we can imag- Afghanistan and Pakistan — are being used increasingly domestically by law enine. Because of this nation’s use of rapidly forcement.” Drones, President Barack Obama’s faevolving surveillance technology, government agencies are able “to comprehen- vorite weapons in the war against terrorsively monitor an individual’s private life ism abroad, are now also being used back without necessarily introducing the type home in this administration’s war on the of physical intrusion into his person or Constitution. Whitehead reports: “Under many property covered by the (Supreme Court’s) ruling,” says the Rutherford In- states’ proposed rules, they could also be stitute’s John Whitehead in one of his used” — and are already being used — “to regular national news analyses (“U.S. v. track citizens and closely monitor indiJones: The Battle for the Fourth Amend- viduals based on the mere suspicions of ment Continues,” rutherford.org, Jan. 23). law enforcement officers.” Ah, “suspicions.” So, because people While growing up in this land of the free and home of the brave, how many of don’t know the government is tracking us ever imagined that our government them, they have no possible due process could covertly pry into such extensive rights. You also ought to know that Conareas of what we do, say and plan? Are gress is calling for more use of drones those we elect to govern us no longer re- here (“Congress Calls for Accelerated Use of Drones in U.S.” fas.org, Feb. 3). sponsible for keeping us a free people? And keep in mind Whitehead’s warnI have always avoided using the inflammatory term “police state.” But as ing: “The precision with which drones can you think about the rapidly increasing detect intimate activity is remarkable.” Our chief digital protector of privacy government invasion into our personal lives, aren’t we in the early stages of that rights, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, adds that the huge data-collecting kind of America? Whitehead lists a number of these capacity of some newer drones is due to technological privacy invaders that I ex- “super high-resolution ‘gigapixel’ cameras that can ‘track people … from altipect many of us will find chilling: “Facial-recognition software is another tudes above 20,000 feet’” (“Are Drones tool in police forces’ surveillance arsenal Watching You?” Jennifer Lynch, eff.org, in which police take a photograph of a Jan. 10). That expanded capacity could be person’s face, then compare the biometrics to other photographs in a database. handy for CIA drones to monitor Bill of Such a system can easily be placed onto Rights Day demonstrators. They could the back of a smartphone and only detect persons suspected of being associweighs 12.5 ounces. Facial-recognition ates of organizations dangerous to nasoftware is currently being used in con- tional security. How will they tell? Do you junction with public surveillance cameras trust the CIA? As we Americans become aware of the at airports and major public events to possibility — though not the specifics — spot suspected terrorists or criminals.” When the information collected on of being caught in this endless governthese databases is usually done without a ment dragnet, will we passively yield to Jim Mullen’s book “Now in Paperback” is now in pa- warrant, on what basis are these people our liberties being indefinitely suspended perback. You can reach him at jimmullenbooks.com. to safeguard national security? If Presiregarded as “suspects or terrorists”? Whitehead continues the facial-recog- dent Obama is re-elected, we know he nition scope: “Cities such as Tampa have will tell us what our safety mandates. attempted to use this technology on busy But will anything different come from a Republican president? sidewalks and in public places.” Whatever political party your congresWhy not? There will be many more people regarded as “suspects” in various sional representatives belong to, are they police conjectures to fill databases — even aware of their constituents being watched by the government? Are they with taxpayers’ money. Next: “RFIDs, Radio Frequency Identi- disturbed? And as one of their constituents, what fications,” Whitehead writes, “have the ability to contain or transmit information will you do? Watch carefully what you wirelessly using radio waves. These de- text or whom you associate with? Or vices can be as small as a grain of rice maybe protest your representatives to and can be attached to virtually any- get America back? Protest to whom in thing, from a piece of clothing to a vehi- government — local, state or national? cle.” Nat Hentoff is a nationally renowned Providing, I would add, that the vehicle is not the personal property of the actual authority on the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights. He is a member of the individual being surveilled. Now dig this, fellow Americans being Reporters Committee for Freedom of the shorn of your Fourth Amendment rights: Press, and the Cato Institute, where he is “If manufacturers and other distributors a senior fellow.

To the Editor: We would like to thank all the staff at Koester Pavilion for your loving care of our Mother, Bernice Rapp. We would like thank everyone for your kindness of sympathy with food, flowers, cards and visits at her viewing. Thanks to Bethel United Methodist Church for the wonderful meals after the viewing and funeral. —The family of Bernice Rapp, Mary Joanne Peter Martha Jean Rapp

Editorial roundup BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Excerpts of recent editorials of interest from Ohio newspapers: The (Toledo) Blade, Feb. 4 For years, the U.S. Senate has investigated the recruiting practices of forprofit colleges. The businesses that run socalled career schools depend heavily on federal student aid, cater to low-income learners, and offer flexibility to those who must work while going to class. … While scrutinizing the industry, senators discovered a funding loophole that, for the sake of students and taxpayers, deserves to be closed by legislation introduced by Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois. Federal law says that forprofit colleges and universities may not receive more than 90 percent of their revenue from student aid programs in the U.S. Department of Education. Although the rest must come from sources outside the federal government, not counted toward the 90 percent are education dollars from the post-9/11 GI Bill. Between 2009 and 2011, eight of the top 10 recipients of GI Bill education benefits were for-profit schools, accounting for $1 billion in such aid. This gaping loophole encourages schools to target military veterans as applicants. That has to stop. One sure way is to enact Senator Durbin’s bill.

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Husband behind wheel is cruising for a bruising

Advice black and white that his behavior is not only wrong but dangerous. While some husbands are not receptive to a wife’s comments about their driving, most will listen to what a state trooper has to say about good driving practices versus bad ones. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. And one more word of advice: Continue being the driver as often as possible. Your lives could depend on it. DEAR ABBY: I was discussing with my 26year-old daughter how parents punish their kids, when suddenly she told me that she hated that I would make her write “lines” when she was growing up. She mentioned that one day I made her do it when her friend was there to play with her. I felt really bad about this and wonder why she is bringing this up now. — WONDERING DOWN SOUTH DEAR WONDERING: It came up now because punishment was the topic of conversation, and she flashed back on how humiliating it was to have been punished in front of a friend. Clearly it made an impact — and it would be interesting to know if the infraction was repeated after that. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Rachel McAdams, left, and Channing Tatum are shown in a scene from “The Vow.”

Review: Treacly ‘Vow’ tugs at the heart CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic McAdams Rachel wakes up in the hospital after a serious car accident with no memory of the past five years of her life and discovers she’s married to Channing Tatum, lives in a spacious, boho-chic loft and has a successful career as a Chicago artist. That wouldn’t suck, right? Nevertheless, she must reject this foreign existence in her confused state because the plot of “The Vow” requires some conflict. This old-fashioned amnesia tale would seem totally implausible and manufactured for maximum melodrama; as it turns out, director Michael Sucsy’s film is indeed based on a true story. But it might have been even more compelling with some different casting. McAdams, as the perplexed Paige,

is her usual likable self and Tatum, as Leo, once again proves he’s an actor of greater depth than his hunky good looks might suggest. But what if Paige woke up and found she was married to someone who looked like, say, Paul Giamatti? That might have offered an intriguing little wrinkle. He loves her fiercely and madly and deeply and all those intense proclamations meant to make the teen girls in the audience swoon. He’s willing to fight for her, to help her retrace how they met and what their life together was like in hopes of jogging her memory. He’s even prepared to withstand the condescension and disapproval of her wealthy parents (Sam Neill and Jessica Lange), who wanted her to become a lawyer and from whom she’s been estranged all this time. But he looks like Paul Giamatti.

life story and don’t magically restore Paige’s memories. But the smug parents and the jilted ex-fiance (Scott Speedman) who’s all too happy to rekindle their old romance feel more like pat devices than real obstacles to ultimate happiness. (Lange, who won an Emmy for starring in Sucsy’s “Grey Gardens” on HBO, does have one powerful moment of truth that helps Paige piece together her past.) It’s a nice idea: experiencing what it’s like to fall in love all over again for the first time. McAdams and Tatum sometimes make the execution of it more tolerable than it should be, but not often enough. “The Vow,” a Sony Screen Gems release, is rated PG-13 for an accident scene, sexual content, partial nudity and some language. Running time: 89 minutes. One and a half stars out of four.

Brukner Nature Center announces new programs

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TROY — The following activities and programs are planned for February at Brukner Nature Center: • Brukner Nature Center’s Nature Preschool program. Registration for the next six-week session of Brukner Nature Center’s Preschool Environmental Education Program (PEEP) registration is now open. The ‘Winter II’ session runs the week of Feb. 21 through the week of March 30. This program

offers a unique opportunity for children ages 3-5, to get outdoors and learn through hands-on exploration. Students attend one day a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings from 9:30–11:30 a.m. or Friday afternoon from 12:30–2:30 p.m. The fee for this innovative nature-based program is $45 for BNC Members and $60 for non-members. All fees are due upon registration, check or cash only. Class size is limited to 12 children so

■ Contract Bridge — By Steve Becker

Bidding quiz

The panel voted: 21 for two notrump; 18 for three clubs; five for two spades. Here are comments by some of the panelists: H.H. Harvey: “A clearcut two-notrump bid.” L. Hazen: “Three clubs seems to give greater mo-

Instead, “The Vow” serves as a series of precise if obvious moments and emotional cues we must endure en route to the inevitable reconciliation, complete with an intrusively heart-tugging score and too much explanatory voiceover from Tatum. This includes flashbacks to Paige and Leo’s meetcute at the DMV, the chocolates they shared on their first date, the wacky, eclectic friends and the secret wedding they staged amid the paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago, where Paige had been a student. (Leo’s life, by the way, isn’t nearly so well fleshed-out. His entire purpose seems to be the service of this woman.) Give some credit to screenwriters Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein (“He’s Just Not That Into You”) and Jason Katims: They remain faithful to the real-

bility, but I would accept two notrump or two spades.” (Said Albert Morehead, who conducted the poll: “An amiable type, anyway.”) E. Kaplan: “Two spades. I’m not enthusiastic about the prospects of a notrump contract unless partner can bid two notrump over two spades. However, I do have good values for a spade contract, which I want to suggest.” D. Oakie: “With a degree of restraint, I merely say that any answer other than two notrump will not reflect creditably upon the one who advocates it.” V. Remey: “Three clubs.

Two notrump is a strong second choice, but I feel I have the right cards to justify a one-round force.” W. Rosen: “Two spades. After going to the twolevel, a preference does justice to the hand.” A. Sheinwold: “Two notrump. Where, oh where, is the problem?” (Said Morehead: “We dunno. Have you seen your regular partner, Kaplan, lately?”) It can be seen that there was quite a diversity of opinion. This writer feels that a strong effort to reach game should be taken with these cards. Consequently, the threeclub bid, which has the

virtue of being forcing, is favored here. Two spades seems inadequate because it is not sufficiently forwardgoing. Two notrump, although theoretically stronger than two spades, does not show the full strength of the hand, and might also make the wrong hand declarer in notrump (particularly if partner has the queen of clubs). However, readers have the freedom to decide the issue for themselves. You pays yer money and you takes yer choice. Tomorrow: Imaginative defense.

register your preschooler hands-on program is for 6-weeks of nature $2.50 for BNC Members play today. and $5 for non-members. Registration and pay• Homeschool Nature ment are due by Monday, Club “Discovering Ohio Feb. 13. Wildlife,” 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. • Great Backyard Bird Throughout Ohio there is Count, Thursday through an array of animals that Sunday, Feb. 16-19. Grab have amazing adapta- a cup of coffee and a tions and incredible donut and relax in the methods of survival. Liv- BNC Tree-top Bird Vista ing in Ohio causes many as we identify and count of us to overlook how the species seen at the wonderful these animals feeders. The Great Backreally are. For instance yard Bird Count is a nathe American kestrel can tional survey of birds see light in the ultravio- across North America colet spectrum, allowing it ordinated by the Cornell to see fluorescent trails Laboratory of Ornitholleft by moles and voles on ogy. Birders all across the the ground or the fact country count species that the black rat snake seen at their feeders the can unhinge his jaw and weekend of Feb. 16-19. swallow food that is three The data collected cretimes the size of his head. ates a snapshot of bird Come to Home School populations and can be Nature Club this month used to determine deand learn about a few of clines in populations, these creatures, where changes in distribution they live, and how they and trends in species sursurvive — especially dur- vival. This program is coing the cold winter ordinated by the Brukner months. The cost for this Bird Club.

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DEAR ON A COLLISION COURSE: Jon should be told that impeding the flow of traffic is a very dangerous practice. His childish behavior could incite road rage, and it is everyone’s responsibility to minimize instances in which road rage can occur. Contact the Department of Public Safety to get a copy of the Texas Drivers Handbook. That way you can show Jon in

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ABBY: There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It’s his disregard for my personal safety. Our large city is known for its heavy, fast traffic and impatient drivers. “Jon” is a good driver. He likes to drive in the left (passing) lane on the highway or tollway, usually about five miles above the posted speed limit. This is considered too slow for many drivers, who become impatient and aggressive having to be behind us in the fast lane. They flash their headlights and tailgate us, trying to get him to move over into the right lane so they can pass, but Jon refuses to yield. If they start to pass us on the right, he will speed up and race them so they can’t get ahead of him. He says he’s “teaching them a lesson.” I have told my husband repeatedly that these games are dangerous and they scare me. Not only could we get into an accident, but we could get into an ugly confrontation or worse. I am terrified in these situations and he knows it, but he continues. I try to drive as often as possible, but I can’t see as well at night as I used to, so Jon drives at night or when we’re going long distances. With the price of gas and considering the inconvenience and inefficiency, it doesn’t make sense to go in separate cars. Do you have any suggestions? — ON A COLLISION COURSE IN HOUSTON

Friday, February 10, 2012

PARENTING

Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid BY KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN Associated Press HOWELL, Mich. — The 2010 Buick Enclave parked in her garage kept Michigan resident Renee Moore from getting food stamps for two months last year, even though her family’s income had dropped to below the poverty level, her husband’s Ford Explorer had 300,000 miles on it and her family had less than $1,000 in the bank. The reason? In the eyes of the state, she owned too much. Unlike other states that moved away from setting limits on what families like the Moores can own before they qualify for help, Michigan last year made it harder for thousands of residents to become eligible for food stamps by adopting new limits on what people can own. Pennsylvania also is toughening its so-called asset test, adding new restrictions on who gets government help. The move to redefine who’s truly needy comes after cash-strapped states saw a surge of applications for food stamp aid during the economic downturn. Still, leaders maintain the assistance needs to be targeted to those who need it most. “We’re asking tough things, but we had a huge budget deficit and we had to work through that,” Republican Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said. “We always try to help the people in the greatest need.” Advocates for the poor have fought the new limits in both states, and while both have scaled back their original limits amid criticism they were too harsh, the changes still are expected to push thousands off the rolls. In Michigan, families like the Moores were caught in limbo while the state worked out how much was too much to own. When the limits were put into place last fall, recipients couldn’t have more than $5,000 in the bank or own cars worth more than $15,000. That’s when Moore, her husband and the couple’s 9- and 17year-old sons lost the $419 in monthly aid they were receiving because the Buick Enclave they inherited when Renee’s mother died made them ineligible. Losing the assistance for several months worsened the family’s financial situation. Moore, 51, is racing to finish her associate’s degree in marketing and an

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Linda Davis talks about her need for food stamps while sitting at her table at her home in the Pittsburgh suburb of Swissvale, Pa. Michigan and Pennsylvania are making it harder for thousands of residents to become eligible for food stamps by adopting new limits on how many cars people can own and how much cash they can have in the bank. internship so she can find a job. Her husband continues to look for still-scarce carpentry and construction work. “We don’t want to depend on the government to help us,” she said. “I’m trying. He’s trying. We just need a little help.” Now, Michigan lets families exclude one vehicle and apply for food stamps as long as their second vehicle isn’t worth more than $15,000 and they don’t have more than $5,000 in assets. The Moores and about 1,484 households were able to apply for aid again after the guideline was relaxed. In Pennsylvania, regulations set to take effect May 1 mean that households can have no more than $5,500 in eligible assets, including cash, checking and savings accounts, other investments, and things like boats and planes. One car and a home are excluded, as are life insurance and pension plans, family savings accounts and personal property. If an elderly or disabled person lives in a household, the limit is $9,000. The state originally wanted to impose a limit of $2,000 per household, and $3,250 for a household with an elderly or disabled member. About 4,023 Pennsylvania households are expected to lose their benefits when the limits take effect May 1. About 880,000 households now get food assistance. “I’ve told them that I think this … is not exactly what we need at this time with the economy the way it is,” said Linda Davis, 64. The resident of the Pitts-

burgh suburb of Swissdale has written letters to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett to try and stop changes that could deny her $16 in monthly food stamps. Food stamp rolls grew exponentially after the 2008 recession and financial meltdown left many jobless or struggling to pay their mortgages and make ends meet. Federal statistics show the annual average number of food stamp recipients grew 58 percent from 2008 to 2011. Households receive an average monthly benefit of $282, and recipients in some states can lose benefits after three months if they’re not working or applying for jobs. The moves to add new limits are bucking the national trend. Thirty-six states and the District of Columbia have no asset test to get food stamps, and 16 eliminated it in the past 2 years, according to the Washington-based Corporation for Enterprise Development. As the need for assistance grew, Rochelle Finzel of the nonpartisan National Conference of State Legislatures said, asset tests were seen as a hindrance to getting families back on their feet. “There was an understanding families need assets” to have a financial cushion as they work their way out of poverty, said Finzel, a welfare policy analyst. Three former Michigan budget directors who have worked under both Republican and Democratic governors warn that requiring the more than 900,000 Michigan households receiving food stamps to file

documents on their assets will overwhelm state caseworkers and possibly cost the state money if its error rates go up and it gets hit with federal fines. So far, those extra costs have been “negligible,” said Department of Human Services spokesman Dave Akerly. States such as Texas, Utah and California are holding on to asset tests. Like Michigan, Texas says applicants can’t get food stamps if they have more than $5,000 in the bank and a second vehicle worth more than $15,000. Alaska, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming don’t count vehicles as assets, but limit food stamp recipients to $2,000 in assets and $3,000 if the household includes someone elderly or disabled. Illinois and Tennessee are among the states that eliminated asset tests for food stamps in recent years. Considering a vehicle an asset has been particularly controversial because some argue it helps people look for and keep a job. California lawmakers last year approved a bill doing away with restrictions that kept families on welfare from having a vehicle worth more than $4,650, but Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed it, saying the state couldn’t afford the change. “In a highway state, a reliable means of transportation is not a luxury, it’s a necessity,” said the bill’s author, Democratic Assemblyman Roger Hernandez. Jennifer Brooks, director of state and local policy at the Corporation for Enterprise Development, which supports programs that get people out of poverty, said states are finding that recipients are able to move off assistance faster if they can build up savings. Yet “the presence of an asset test, no matter how high it is, sends the signal that people shouldn’t save,” she said. That’s not the way Michigan Department of Human Services Director Maura Corrigan sees it. Corrigan said applicants who still own expensive cars or a second home they haven’t put up for sale shouldn’t qualify for help. She was stunned during a visit earlier this year to a DHS office to see a food stamp applicant’s Hummer parked outside. “Our concern is protecting the program for the truly needy,” Corrigan said.

Abuse charges prompt awkward talks for parents LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sinister allegations of abuse by at least two teachers in a Los Angeles school have forced awkward discussions as parents warn youngsters that people they trust — pastors, teachers, even relatives — might do things that could hurt them. It was a grim reminder of risks faced by kids, even within the safety of school walls. Sergio Vasquez, 30, said he talked with his daughter for 45 minutes after she watched a news report about the disturbing cases that prompted the Los Angeles Unified School District to replace every employee at Miramonte Elementary School, located in a poor neighborhood about 8 miles from downtown. With his 8-year-old daughter Hayley at his side, he said he told her to speak up if she sees any-

thing suspicious, or if any teacher tries to manipulate her by giving her candy, or touching her hair or shoulders. “We told her her body is private and nobody has the right to touch her,” said Vasquez, as he stood outside an elementary school near downtown. “No teacher should put his hands on you and tell you ‘Oh how beautiful you are.’” Kari Morales, who lives in the city’s Echo Park neighborhood, teaches her 5- and 6-year-old children about keeping up a guard. “It’s necessary, especially now, with priests, with anybody. You can’t trust anybody. I talk to my kids all the time,” she said. “I just tell my kids, ‘If you feel something is not right, you need to say something.’” On Wednesday, investigators revealed they

seized 200 additional inappropriate photographs of children allegedly taken by teacher Mark Berndt, who is accused of blindfolding and gagging students and having some eat cookies iced with his semen. A second teacher, Martin Springer, faces three lewdness charges for allegedly fondling a second-grader. Both teachers have been fired. The line between what is appropriate and what’s not can sometimes be difficult for younger children to discern — Berndt is accused of feeding semen to children during bizarre “tasting games” in his classroom over a five-year period. “A big challenge is parents will often emphasize ‘stranger danger’ when talking with children, but we know the biggest risk to kids is from people they trust,” said Thomas

Lyon, a professor of law and psychology at the University of Southern California, who has researched child witnesses and abuse and worked as an attorney on childabuse cases. Young children don’t need a scientific anatomy lesson, he said. They need to know “if they feel weird, if they touch them in a certain place, how important it is for them to tell a parent.” He added: “You have to emphasize to your child that you will not get angry with them for anything they’ve done. Otherwise, the child will say, ‘Why should I tell?’” It’s a persistent problem. According to the state Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 365 cases involving allegations of adult sexual offenses in schools were opened in the five years ending last June.

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Accountability can be a painful thing The media recently reported “new” research findings to the effect that rewards often backfire and self-esteem is not the wonderful, uplifting personal attribute once thought. As a result, schools are rethinking their teaching and classmanagement room philosophies. Wrong again! Research showing that rewards often backfire and revealing the dark side of selfesteem has been available for quite some time. Furthermore, the Internet permits anyone who is interested to access this information. This supposedly “new” stuff simply illustrates the disconnect between research and practice in American education. More directly put, educational methodology is more driven by fad than fact. In effect, the classroom is in many ways a laboratory within which experiments are conducted using children as guinea pigs. Was objective research done to verify the efficacy of the so-called “Open Classroom” before that particular philosophy captured America’s schools in the early 1970s? No. Somebody sold an idea to a bunch of education bureaucrats and millions of dollars of the taxpayers’ money was wasted as a consequence. How about OutcomeBased Education? Again, the research done to validate that particular flop was of the sort my experimental methods professor would have used to illustrate sloppy research methods. And again, millions of dollars, etcetera. That’s been pretty much the story of American education “reform” for forty years. For almost two decades, research done by people like Roy Baumeister of Florida State University has shown, as conclusively as social science research is capable of showing, that high self-esteem is associated with anti-social behavior. Think, for example, bullying. It appears that the higher one’s self-regard, the lower his regard for others. People with high self-regard believe themselves to be entitled. What they want, they believe they deserve to have. Because they deserve what they want, the ends justify the means. Think, for example, Bernie Madoff. The functional attribute is one that went “out” with the rest of the bathwater in the 1960s: humility and modesty. People who are humble pay attention to you. They try to figure out, in any situation, what they can do to help you and make you feel comfortable. It’s about you, not the Almighty Them. On the other side of the equation, people who possess high self-esteem want people to pay attention to and do things for them. In fact, they tend to get upset if people don’t pay them attention and cater to them. Furthermore, the folks in question are often malcontents who are never satisfied with any degree of catering. Concerning rewards, it

JOHN ROSEMOND Columnist has been known for quite some time that rewards often depress achievement levels. Likewise, people with high self-esteem tend to perform below their level of ability. Why? Because they believe that anything they do is worthy of merit; therefore, they do the minimum, if that. A recent conversation with a Navy commander illustrates the point. He told me that he deals “all the time” with young recruits who believe that they should be rewarded for whatever they do, whenever they do it, even if they do nothing more than what is minimally expected of them. They have acquired this very entitled, uncooperative attitude from their parents and the schools they attended. Their parents can be forgiven. They were simply doing what Parents’ Magazine and other publications and talking heads told them to do. Educators, on the other hand, should have had the wherewithal to ask the fundamental question: Is there compelling evidence that giving rewards for adequate or even improved performance actually improves academic achievement over the long haul? Concerning classroom behavior, rewards often backfire. Give a child who is aggressive during free play a reward for not being aggressive for ten minutes and he is very likely to turn right around and be aggressive. He realizes, intuitively, that the only reason he is being singled out for a reward is precisely BECAUSE he is aggressive; therefore, to keep the rewards coming he must continue to aggress. If school reform fads had paid off, then today’s achievement levels would be higher and classroom behavior would be better than they were in the 1960s. The opposite is the case. The taxpayer is slowly catching on, evidenced by a growing revolt against public education’s never-ending cry for more money. Accountability can be a painful thing. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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Hanna berates lawmakers’ inaction BY ANN SANNER Associated Press COLUMBUS — Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna criticized Ohio lawmakers Thursday for not yet passing a bill to regulate exotic animals, months after authorities shot dozens of lions, tigers, bears and other wild creatures let loose by their suicidal owner. A Republican state senator from Zanesville, the eastern Ohio city where the animals were shot, had planned to introduce a bill this week but then said it was not ready. There is no new timetable for the measure. “What’s it going to take, everyone, to pass a bill? Someone else getting killed?” Hanna said dur-

ing his remarks to an Ohio newspaper trade group. Hanna, a former Columbus Zoo director who has given animal demonstrations on national television for decades, said he can’t believe legislation hasn’t progressed. “In fact, I’m actually in a state of shock right now because, folks, you’re not dealing with some little issue of animals here. dealing with You’re bombs,” Hanna told members of the Ohio Newspaper Association at their convention in Columbus. Hanna said he has no power over the Ohio Legislature and isn’t running for office. But he said he has seen a tiger finish off a 2,000-pound water buffalo in less than 10 seconds and lions take down even larger animals in less than 30 seconds. “You probably don’t want to witness it,” he said. Ohio has some of the

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This Oct. 19 file photo shows Columbus Zoo director emeritus Jack Hanna, right, speaking and Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz during a news conference in Zanesville. Hanna on Thursday criticized Ohio lawmakers for not yet passing a bill to regulate exotic animals in the state, after authorities this fall shot nearly 50 lions, tigers, bears and other wild creatures let loose by their suicidal owner. nation’s weakest restric- hunt down and kill 48 suicide. tions on exotic pets. Ef- wild animals including In August 2010, a bear forts to strengthen the endangered Bengal tigers attacked and killed a state’s law took on new after their owner freed caretaker during a feedurgency in October when them from his Zanesville ing at the home of a man authorities were forced to farm and then committed who also kept wolves and

Continued from page 1 worth. The settlement would help 1 million of them. “The total number of dollars is still small compared to the value of the mortgages that are underwater,” said Richard Green, director of the University of Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real Estate. Federal and state officials announced that 49 states joined the settlement with five of the nation’s biggest lenders. Oklahoma struck a separate deal with the five banks. Government officials are still negotiating with 14 other lenders to join. The bulk of the money will go to California and Florida, two of the states hardest hit by the housing crisis and the ones with the most underwater homeowners. The two states stand to receive roughly 75 percent of the settlement funds. Of the five major lenders, Bank of America will pay the most to borrowers: nearly $8.6 billion. Wells Fargo will pay about $4.3 billion, JPMorgan Chase roughly $4.2 billion, Citigroup about $1.8 billion and Ally Financial $200 million. The banks will also pay state and federal governments about $5.5 billion. The settlement ends a painful chapter of the financial crisis, when home values sank and millions edged toward foreclosure. Many companies processed foreclosures without verifying documents. Some employees signed papers they hadn’t read or used fake signatures to speed foreclo-

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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, right, and others, watch as Attorney General Eric Holder announces a settlement regarding mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuse Thursday at the Justice Department in Washington. sures an action known as ers can still sue lenders on owners’ best hope of being for any robo-signing. their own, and federal and reimbursed President Barack state authorities can still amount. They would have Obama praised the settle- pursue criminal charges. had trouble winning settlement, saying it will “speed The deal, reached after ments in court because of relief to the hardest-hit 16 months of contentious the time-consuming comhomeowners, end some of negotiations, is subject to plexity of litigation, Miller the most abusive practices approval by a federal said. of the mortgage industry judge. It’s the biggest setMike Heid, president of and begin to turn the page tlement involving a single Wells Fargo Home Morton an era of recklessness industry since the $206 bil- gage, said the agreement that has left so much dam- lion multistate tobacco “represents a very imporage in its wake.” deal in 1998. tant step toward restoring The deal requires the But for the many people confidence in mortgage banks to reduce loans for who lost their homes to servicing and stability in about 1 million households foreclosure in the past two the housing market.” that are at risk of foreclo- years, some of them imMark Vitner, a senior sure. The lenders will also properly, a check for $2,000 economist at Wells Fargo send $2,000 each to about is small consolation. Securities, said the settle750,000 Americans who “Two thousand dollars ment may help the housing were improperly foreclosed won’t cover my moving market in the long run. upon from 2008 through costs,” said Brian Duncan, That’s because it lets 2011. The banks will have who was evicted from his banks proceed with milthree years to fulfill terms Tempe, Ariz., home last lions of foreclosures that of the deal. April. have been stalled. Many The states have agreed Iowa Attorney General lenders had refrained from not to pursue civil charges Tom Miller, who led the 50- foreclosing on homes as over the abuses covered by state talks, said the $2,000 they awaited the settlethe settlement. Homeown- checks represent the home- ment.

Ohio Continued from page 1 and Dec. 11, 2011; $90 million in refinanced loans for those who owe more than their house is worth; and, $97 million for ongoing efforts in neighborhood revitalization and foreclosure and fraud prevention. Ohio was among states hardest hit by the mortgage crisis, with new foreclosure filings in 2010 of 85,483 or one foreclosure for every 59 housing units. Nearly one in three mortgage holders in the state owe more on their home loan than the property is now worth. DeWine urged borrowers to contact their mortgage servicer for information on modifying their existing loan or see-

tigers on property near Cleveland. Hanna again defended the sheriff ’s decision to kill the animals released from Terry Thompson’s Zanesville home. The animals destroyed included six black bears, two grizzlies, a baboon, a wolf and three mountain lions. “When we showed up, we had 45 minutes of daylight left,” Hanna said. “Tranquilization, folks, is very difficult. It’s not like on TV where you pop something and it just, plop, falls over.” He said no one knew for sure how many animals were loose or captured that night, which why the dead wildlife were laid out in a row across the countryside. A photographic image of the scene was disseminated to newspapers and websites around the world. State Sen. Troy Balderson, of Zanesville, had sent a letter last Friday to state lawmakers, asking them to sign on to his bill.

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ing if they are eligible for relief under the settlement. The deal was struck with the nation’s five biggest mortgage servicers: Ally, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorganChase and Wells Fargo. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has pushed federal legislation against foreclosure abuse, welcomed the settlement. Brown said in a statement, however, that Congress needs to take action to prevent future servicer fraud and errors, improve foreclosure prevention and consumer counseling, and rein in mortgagebased investing. “Too many Americans were steered into unfair mortgages by fast-talking brokers then illegally foreclosed upon by Wall

Street banks cutting corners,” he said. “Today’s settlement is an important victory for homeowners and communities devastated by the housing crisis. But it only scratches the surface of problems with the housing industry that need to be addressed.” In an unusual public release, ousted former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann warned Ohioans against being sucked in by the terms of the settlement and giving up on legitimate legal claims that could yield bigger payouts. “The settlement itself amounts to little more than moving around the deck chairs on the Titanic. The math simply doesn’t work,” Dann said

in a statement. “The principal reductions promised will either be spread like peanut butter over millions of mortgages too small to be an advantage either to the homeowner or the lender in any significant way or, at the proposed dollar allocation announced today, will only benefit a fraction of the homeowners facing foreclosure.” Dann resigned in 2008 amid a sexual harassment scandal, then pleaded guilty in 2010 to improperly paying two aides from political and office accounts and failing to disclose campaign expenses. He is now in private practice in Youngstown representing foreclosure victims, among other clients.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio lawmakers in the Senate introduced a bill Thursday that would repeal a new law overhauling the state’s election process, ignoring warnings of a backlash from a coalition that wants to put the repeal question to a popular vote in November. The law targeted for referendum by Fair Elections Ohio would shorten the early voting period in the presidential battleground state and make a host of other election changes. It has been on hold since September, pending the referendum vote this fall. The coalition of labor, clergy and some Democrats said at a news conference earlier Thursday that they will oppose any parts of the law that the legislature moves to preserve between now and the Nov. 6 election. The group threatened to mount a second signature drive against any replacement bill and to pursue litigation. But Republican Senate President Tom Niehaus said elements of the challenged law need to be made available to Ohio voters in 2012, while other issues can wait until after the election. He said he

hopes to involve both parties in new legislation, a sentiment met with skepticism by some Democrats. Niehaus said concern over the law prompted a group of legislators to begin studying replacement measures months ago. He said legislators want to see some of the sweeping changes available to Ohioans in this year’s elections. “I recognize that partisan supporters of the referendum are now arguing against a repeal after publicly supporting the idea,” he said in a statement. “I’m left to assume they’ve been ordered by partisan operatives to reverse their position and keep this on the ballot in an effort to incite their base of supporters in a presidential election.” He called on the group to “put aside the hyperpartisan press conferences and join us in discussing a responsible compromise.” At the news conference, Fair Elections Ohio responded also to Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted’s proposal last month that the election law be scrapped so that it won’t appear on the fall ballots. Husted said the referendum campaign to repeal the law would confuse voters just as state officials were trying to educate them on voting rules.

Dad accused of putting son in dryer, turning it on CAMBRIDGE (AP) — Police say an Ohio man who stuck his 3-year-old son in a clothes dryer as punishment and then turned it on is facing child endangerment charges. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports that 40year-old Jamial Bayly is scheduled for a video arraignment Thursday in Cambridge Municipal Court. Guernsey County Sheriff Michael McCauley says

deputies went to the Cambridge home Sunday after getting a tip from family members. The sheriff says the father acknowledged putting the boy in the dryer earlier in the day. Deputies didn’t see any visible injuries on him. McCauley says he doesn’t know how long the boy had been in the dryer. The sheriff says the boy was released to his mother, who wasn’t home when deputies arrived.

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Obama OKs ‘No Child’ waivers Ten states freed from requirements WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be the beginning of the end for No Child Left Behind. The goal was lofty: Get all children up to par in math and reading by 2014. But the nation isn’t getting there, and now some states are getting out. In a sign of what’s to come, President Barack Obama on Thursday freed 10 states from some of the landmark law’s toughest requirements. Those states, which had to commit to their own, federally approved plans, will now be free, for example, to judge students with methods other than test scores. They also will be able to factor in subjects beyond reading and math. “We can combine greater freedom with greater accountability,” Obama said from the White House. Plenty more states are bound to take him up on the offer. While many educators and many governors celebrated, congressional Republicans accused Obama of executive overreach, and education and civil rights groups questioned

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In this photo taken Wednesday, Massachusetts Education Secretary Paul Reville observes Brittany Barboso, left, and Marcus DaSilva, right, solving math problems in their sixth-grade class at Roosevelt Middle School in New Bedford, Mass. Reville said Thursday that President Barack Obama's waiver to free Massachusetts from some requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind law is a a vote of confidence in the state's system for identifying and improving low-performing schools. if schools would be getting a pass on aggressively helping poor and minority children the kids the 2002 law was primarily designed to help. The first 10 states to be declared free from the education law are Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Tennessee. The only state that applied for the flexibility and did not get it, New Mexico, is working with the adminis-

tration to get approval. other Twenty-eight states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have signaled that they, too, plan to flee the law in favor of their own plans. The government’s action on Thursday was a tacit acknowledgement that the law’s main goal, getting all students up to speed in reading and math by 2014, is not within reach. The states excused from following the law no

longer have to meet that deadline. Instead, they had to put forward plans showing they will prepare children for college and careers, set new targets for improving achievement among all students, reward the best performing schools and focus help on the ones doing the worst. Obama said he was acting because Congress had failed to update the law despite widespread agreement it needed to be fixed. “We’ve offered every

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state the same deal,” Obama said. “If you’re willing to set higher, more honest standards than the ones that were set by No Child Left Behind, then we’re going to give you the flexibility to meet those standards.” The executive action by Obama is one of his most prominent in an ongoing campaign to act on his own where Congress is rebuffing him. No Child Left Behind was one of President George W. Bush’s most touted domestic accomplishments, and was passed with widespread bipartisan support in Congress. It has been up for renewal since 2007. But lawmakers have been stymied for years by competing priorities, disagreements over how much of a federal role there should be in schools and, in the recent Congress, partisan gridlock. The law requires annual testing, and districts were forced to keep a closer eye on how students of all races were performing not just relying on collective averages. Schools that didn’t meet requirements for two years or longer faced increasingly harsher consequences, including busing children to higher-performing schools, offering tutoring and replacing staff.

STAFF REPORT SIDNEY — A Piqua man a c cused o f tying u p a n other man and r o b - DRZEWIECKI bing him at a local hotel was arraigned recently in Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Erik T. Drzewiecki, 27, 321 Short Drive, Piqua, pleaded not guilty to one count of kidnapping, a felony of the first degree, and one count of robbery, a felony of the third degree. On Sept. 20, 2011, Drzewiecki allegedly tied a man up with restraints at the hotel at 710 Michigan St. He then allegedly stole $600 from the victim and struck him in the face and body. His bond was continued and he is to have no contact with the victim.

Survey: Doctors not always honest with their patients LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer

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In this Jan. 23 still photo taken from video, students try free samples of AeroShot, an inhalable caffeine packed in a lipstick-sized canister, on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston. Harvard University engineering professor David Edwards, created AeroShot, which went on the market in late January.

Caffeine fix just breath away Critics contend new product not without risks BY RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks. The product, called AeroShot, went on the market late last month in Massachusetts and New York, and is also available in France. A single unit costs $2.99 at convenience, mom-and-pop, liquor and online stores. Biomedical engineering professor David Edwards said AeroShot is safe and does not contain common additives, like taurine, used to amplify the caffeine effect in common energy drinks. Each grey-and-yellow plastic canister contains 100 milligrams of caffeine powder, about the amount in a large cup of coffee, plus B vitamins. But Democratic U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review

AeroShot, saying he fears it will be used as a club drug so that young people can drink until they drop. Schumer’s national press secretary did not immediately respond to calls for comment. FDA spokeswoman Siobhan DeLancey declined to comment, saying the agency will respond directly to Schumer on the matter. Edwards said Schumer’s comments are understandable in the context of developments over the last few years, when students looking for a quick and cheap buzz began consuming caffeinepacked alcoholic drinks they dubbed “blackout in a can” because of their potency. But he said AeroShot is not targeting anyone under 18 and it safely delivers caffeine into the mouth, just like coffee. “Even with coffee if you look at the reaction in Europe to coffee when it first appeared there was quite a bit of hysteria,” he said. “So anything new, there’s always some knee-jerk reaction that makes us believe ‘Well, maybe it’s not safe.’” Once a user shoots a puff of calorie-free AeroShot into his or her mouth, the lemon-lime powder begins dissolving

almost instantly. Each single-use container has up to six puffs. “The act of putting it in your mouth is the act of breathing so it’s sort of surprising and often people the first time they take the AeroShot, they laugh … that it’s kind of a funny way of putting food in your mouth,” said Edwards, who also came up with a breathable chocolate product a few years back. Dr. Lisa Ganjhu, a gastroenterologist and internal medicine doctor at New York-based St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, said people need to be aware of how much caffeine they are ingesting. “You want those 10 cups of coffee, it will probably take you a couple hours to get through all that coffee with all that volume that you are drinking,” Ganjhu said. “With these inhale caffeine canisters you can get that in 10 of those little canisters so you just puff away and you could be getting all of that within the hour.” Even the product packaging warns people not to consume more than three AeroShots per day. Northeastern University students who sampled the product recently gave it mixed reviews. “This tastes really good

and I think it rocks,” student Zack Huang said after puffing onto a free sample before rushing to join a group of friends who were walking away from campus. Still, one student was not happy with the taste, echoing sentiment expressed online by some consumers. People elsewhere vowed they would never give up their morning coffee. “I want to brew it, I want to stir it and I want to drink it slowly as I absorb the caffeine,” said longtime coffee fan Mark Alexander. The makers of AeroShot appear to be aware of that sentiment, declaring that the product isn’t about switching away from coffee, but rather making it easier for people with active lifestyles to get their caffeine fix. “AeroShot can be used in a variety of settings inconvenient for liquids, such as when you study in the library, board an airplane or get into the car for a long drive,” they say in the section dedicated to frequently asked questions on their website. “It’s easy to take AeroShot with you when you go biking, skiing, curling, or any other activity that consumes energy.”

WASHINGTON — Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren’t always completely honest with their patients. More than half admitted describing someone’s prognosis in a way they knew was too rosy. Nearly 20 percent said they hadn’t fully disclosed a medical mistake for fear of being sued. And 1 in 10 of those surveyed said they’d told a patient something that wasn’t true in the past year. The survey, by Massachusetts researchers and published in this month’s Health Affairs, doesn’t explain why, or what wasn’t true. “I don’t think that physicians set out to be dishonest,” said lead researcher Dr. Lisa Iezzoni, a Harvard Medical School professor and director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Mongan Institute for Health Policy. She said the untruths could have been to give people hope. But it takes open communication for patients to make fully informed decisions about their health care, as opposed to the “doctor-knows-best” paternalism of medicine’s past, Iezzoni added. The survey offers “a reason for patients to be vigilant and to be very clear

with their physician about how much they do want to know,” she said. The findings come from a 2009 survey of more than 1,800 physicians nationwide to see if they agree with and follow certain standards medical professionalism issued in 2002. Among the voluntary standards are that doctors should be open and honest about all aspects of patient care, and promptly disclose any mistakes. A third of those surveyed didn’t completely agree that doctors should ‘fess up about mistakes. That’s even though a growing number of medical centers are adopting policies that tell doctors to say “I’m sorry” up front, in part because studies have found patients less likely to sue when that happens. Not revealing a mistake is “just inexcusable,” said Dr. Arthur Caplan, a prominent medical ethicist at the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond decency, “your care now has to be different because of what happened.” The vast majority of those surveyed agreed that physicians should fully inform patients of the risks, not just the benefits, of treatment options and never tell a patient something that isn’t true — even though some admitted they hadn’t followed that advice at least on rare occasions in the past year.

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HOROSCOPE Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 Even though socially you’ll express your individualism in as many ways as conditions permit in the year ahead, when it comes to your workaday world, you might need to acquiesce to other people’s thinking when it’s the smart thing to do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — When there is justification, it’s commendable to praise another. However, if you’re doing so for less noble reasons, such as getting a favor out of someone, it’s likely to backfire on you. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t let someone who has trouble managing his or her own financial affairs take care of a money issue for you. If you acquiesce and let this person do it anyway, you’ll be sorry. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If you’re having a difficult time making a decision, forgo taking a leadership role. Let someone else who seems to have his or her head on straight call the shots. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — It’s one thing to help out a pal who is overwhelmed with work, but don’t saddle yourself with a friend’s burdens merely because he or she can’t be bothered to handle them on their own. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — When becoming friendly with a new group, watch out for one member who is somewhat unpopular, and for good reason. She or he might try to glom on to you and drag you down as well. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Someone with whom you’re closely affiliated might be able to put on pretenses and get away with it, but that doesn’t mean you can. The best rule to follow is to simply be yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Just because you haven’t heard from a pal who is close to your heart for some time, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she isn’t interested in keeping in touch. Circumstances could have this person tied up. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Money in itself is not evil, but the love of it can sometimes cause people to lower their standards and do things that they shouldn’t. Don’t you be one of them. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t single out one person in particular to be nice to just because you want a favor that, chances are, you won’t get anyway. You’ll go further being amiable to everyone. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Beware of any involvement that is off limits, such as an illicit romantic encounter. It might be flattering to be wooed, but it’ll create complications you don’t need. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — An insincere person might try to manipulate you by attempting to make you believe that what he or she is asking of you is for your best interest. If you’re smart, you won’t take the bait. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If by chance you are feeling a powerful inclination to be the center of attention, don’t do anything silly. All eyes will be focused on you all right, but not for the reasons you think. COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

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280 Transportation

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DRIVER NEEDED

For Local company. Job requires 1 year experience, Must have High School diploma, be trained in CPR & First Aid, and have Certified State Guard Card. Salary $9.00/hour. For more information Contact Keith Price: (310)863-3683 or e-mail resume Word format to: keith_price@ ahm.honda.com

Local trucking company needs a LTL Peddle driver. Home Daily. Must have CDL with experience and a clean driving record. Shift and times may vary. Medical, dental, vision, and 401K available after probation period. Send resumes to: Dept. A207 Sidney Daily News 1451 N Vandemark Sidney, OH 45365

JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT, a food grade liquid carrier is seeking Class A CDL tank drivers from the Sidney/Piqua/Troy area. Home flexible weekends. 5 years driving experience required. Will train for tank. Great Pay and Benefit Package. For further info, call Jane @ 1-888-200-5067

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SERVICE ❍✲❍✲❍✲❍✲❍ Union Corrugating Company, a metal building products manufacturer, in search of energetic person with good phone skills, good data entry skills and good customer service skills to fill Inside Sales Representative position at our plant in Piqua. Experience with dispatch/ routing truck deliveries a plus. Building Products experience a plus. This is a customer service position. We offer competitive salary and benefit package.

Due to continued growth, plastic extrusion company located north of Dayton currently looking for qualified applicants to join our team as an extrusion operator trainee. Prior extrusion experience a plus, but not required. Applicants must be mechanically inclined, fast learners with basic computer skills. Current needs for 2nd and 3rd shift positions only and would require training period on day shift up to 12 weeks. High school diploma/ GED required. Training and tools provided. Full time positions with paid vacation, medical, prescription, dental/ vision insurance available.

For confidential consideration, send resume to: Reply to: FAX: (937)615-9815

jobs@ creativeextruded.com

or E-MAIL: dhargrove@ unioncorrugating.com

Drug screening MANDATORY for employment

TRAINING PROVIDED!

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Full time 32 hours per week. This person would oversee the general operating maintenance and repair of our building, including security systems, kitchen equipment, fire and sprinkler systems, plumbing, electrical, painting, landscaping and maintenance schedules on HVAC units.

We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, 401(K) and many others. For confidential consideration, forward resume in Word format with salary history and requirements to: recruiter@norcold.com

Please put the Job Title in the subject line No phone calls please Visit our website to learn more: www.norcold.com EOE

$1000

SIGN ON BONUS Home most nights. Monthly safety bonuses. Must have CDL class A with 1 year tractor-trailer experience. Full benefit package. Join our team and see why we have very low turnover. BULK TRANSIT CORP 800 Vandemark Rd Sidney, OH 45365 (888)588-6626

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245 Manufacturing/Trade NIGHT SHIFT MACHINIST/ TOOLMAKER Our company has an immediate opening for experienced machinist/ toolmaker for night shift operations. This individual should possess at least ten years manual machine experience. Ability to work overtime as scheduled. We offer excellent working conditions, salary commensurate with experience. We offer medical, vision/ dental insurance.

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WEEKEND DRIVERS Dedicated Driver needed for Saturday and Sunday work. Must be able to work between 7:00am and 7:00pm both days. Must be physically able to assist with unloading. $13.50/hr.

Call Jon Basye at: Piqua Transfer & Storage Co. (937)778-4535 or (800)278-0619 ★

Both positions require CDLA. Call 800/497-2100 or apply at www.ceioh.com

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2012 Baby Pages

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or Creative Extruded Products Inc. 1414 Commerce Park Dr. Tipp City, OH 45371

Publication Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Deadline for photos is Monday, March 26, 2012 (Babies born January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011)

205 Business Opportunities

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Whether posting or responding to an advertisement, watch out for offers to pay more than the advertised price for the item. Scammers will send a check and ask the seller to wire the excess through Western Union (possibly for courier fees). The scammer's check is fake and eventually bounces and the seller loses the wired amount. While banks and Western Union branches are trained at spotting fake checks, these types of scams are growing increasingly sophisticated and fake checks often aren't caught for weeks. Funds wired through Western Union or MoneyGram are irretrievable and virtually untraceable. If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.

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Norcold, Inc., recognized as the leader in refrigerator manufacturing for the RV, Marine and Truck markets, is currently accepting resumes for Design Engineers for two openings – one at our Gettysburg, Ohio facility and one at our Sidney, Ohio facility.

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PIQUA, 507 1/2 W. High St., Apt. C, Saturday only, 2pm-6pm. Inside Sale. Queen size sleigh bed frame, lots of miscellaneous.

600 - Services

630 Entertainment

615 Business Services

SchulzeTax & Accounting Service

640 Financial

660 Home Services

HALL(S) FOR RENT!

Bankruptcy Attorney

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EVERS REALTY TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685 3 Bedroom facing river $650 West Milton 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, garage, $535 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net

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• Close to 75 • Toddler Playground • Updated Swimming •

Pool Pet Friendly ARROWHEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS 807 Arrowhead, Apt.F Sidney, Ohio (937)492-5006 ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ● ✦ ●✦

PIQUA, 1 bedroom, clean, appliances, A/C. No pets, Metro approved. $350 mo. (937)773-7534 PIQUA, beautiful loft style, vaulted ceilings, washer, dryer hookup. $375. Attractive 1 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, $315. (937)773-7311 PIQUA, LARGE 3 bedroom, freshly painted, half double, $525/month, $525 deposit, W/D hook up, (937)492-1010 TROY, 1 Bedroom, 2nd floor, private entrance, $425 includes water $425 deposit, No pets (937)339-0355 TROY, spacious 2 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, on Saratoga, new carpet, appliances, AC, attached garage, all electric, $495, (937)203-3767

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1st and 2nd shifts weeks 12 ayears We•Provide care for children 6 weeks• to6 12 years andtooffer Super • Preschool andprogram Pre-K 3’s, and 4/5’s preschool andprograms a Pre-K and Kindergarten • Before and after school care program. We offer before and after school care, •Enrichment Transportation to Troy schools Kindergarten and school age transportation to Troy schools. 945476

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starting at $

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

$200 Deposit Special! (937)673-1821 TROY, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, AC, 1 car garage, appliances, W/D hookup, $630/mo. (937)433-3428 WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $495 month plus deposit (937)216-4233.

320 Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOMS, large barn/ garage in back. 1110 Madison, Piqua. Available immediately. Metro accepted, (937)492-1291 COVINGTON 1 bedroom house in country, no pets please, $375/month (937)473-2243 leave message PIQUA 2 and 3 bedroom houses, all newly remodeled, garage. $425-$725 monthly. No pets. (937)778-1663 RENT-TO-OWN PIQUA Nice finished 3 bedroom, central air, garage, yards, $500-$600 monthly. $3000 Down (937)778-8093 TROY, 2555 Worthington, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, great room, appliances, $1,150 monthly, (937)239-0320, (937)239-1864, www.miamicountyproperties.com

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Residential • Commercial Construction

OFFICE 937-773-3669

• Seasonal • Monthly • Bi-Weekly • Weekly

A service for your needs with a professional touch (937) 368-2190 (937) 214-6186 Bonded & Insured Support us by staying local

Free Inspections

655 Home Repair & Remodel

#Repairs Large and #Room Additions #Kitchens/Baths #Windows #Garages

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift • Tax Claimable • Price Negotiable for more than one child • Meals and snacks provided • Close to Nicklin & Wilder School District • Mornings, before and after school

We will work with your insurance.

Small #Basements #Siding #Doors #Barns

Ask about our Friends & Neighbors discounts (937) 339-1902 or (937) 238-HOME

670 Miscellaneous

TERRY’S

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

$10 OFF Service Call until February 29, 2012 with this coupon

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VENDORS WELCOME

577 Miscellaneous

NEAR BRADFORD in country 2 bedroom trailer, washer/dryer hookup. $375. (937)417-7111, (937)448-2974

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

WICKER FURNITURE, indoor. Settee, (2) chairs and table. Excellent condition! $375. (937)448-0714

PROM DRESSES, cinderellas to the red carpet styles, sizes 4-14. Call if you want a deal (937)778-0522

345 Vacations

FIREWOOD, $95 a cord, you pick up. (937)473-2896

425 Houses for Sale TROY, 2555 Worthington, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, great room, $159,500, financing available, (937)239-0320, (937)239-1864, www.miamicountyproperties.com

500 - Merchandise

510 Appliances APPLIANCES, 30" GE ceramic top, electric stove, $300, 30" Sharp above stove microwave, $150, Frigidaire dishwasher, $100, all almond/ black, excellent condition, individual or $500 for all, (937)492-8470

REFRIGERATOR, Kenmore, Side by side, almond & black, 33 inches wide, 68 inches high, $200.00 (937)295-2772

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Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 17 Years of Home Excellence

560 Home Furnishings

For Sale

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

FIND IT

545 Firewood/Fuel

400 - Real Estate

Sidney

•Refrigerators •Stoves •Washers & Dryers •Dishwashers • Repair & Install Air Conditioning

325 Mobile Homes for Rent

TIMESHARE: GATLINBURG Times Square. Gatlinburg, TN. Week of Feb. 24-Mar. 2. $400. No pets. (937)698-3691

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Call Elizabeth Schindel

773-4200

“All Our Patients Die”

Call for a free damage inspection.

Housekeeping

For 75 Years

Since 1936

DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?

Libby’s

(See Us For Do-It-Yourself Products)

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

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LEARNING CENTER

INFANTS 0-2 YEARS 40 HOURS $70 WEEK 25 HOURS AND LESS $30 WEEK

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BBB Accredted

Decks, Drywall, Cement, Paint, Fences, Repairs, Cleanup, Hauling, Roofing, Siding, Etc. Insured/References

KIDZ TOWN

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

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions Since 1977

Complete Projects or Helper

305 Apartment

• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

Handyman Services

620 Childcare

2 BEDROOM, appliances, garage, lawn care, new carpet and new paint. $565 plus deposit. (937)492-5271 2 BEDROOM in Troy, Stove, refrigerator, W/D, A/C, very clean, cats ok. $525. (937)573-7908

• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

CHORE BUSTER

for appointment at

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1 BEDROOM with appliances, upstairs. $325. Sidney and Piqua. (937)726-2765

Tammy Welty (937)857-4222

937-573-4737 www.buckeyehomeservices.com

CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE

Call 937-498-5125

305 Apartment 1 BEDROOM, stove and refrigerator, new carpet/ bathroom. Water paid. No pets, non-smoking. $450 month, deposit. (937)524-9114

Residential Commercial New Construction Bonded & Insured

655 Home Repair & Remodel

422 Buckeye Ave., Sidney SIDNEY, 2500 CO. RD. 25A South. Friday and Saturday 7am-5pm. Huge indoor sale! Orange Township School. Thousands of items! Including: clothing, antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, household, toys, electronics. Too many items to list. Don't miss.

660 Home Services

Cleaning Service

Emily Greer

scchallrental@midohio.twcbc.com

660 Home Services

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MAPLEWOOD, 21521 Maplewood Rd, Friday & Saturday 8am-3pm, Large Antique sale, Victrola, Chiffarobe, cast iron round oak stove, Wagner Griswald cookware, roll top desk, paper weights, Snow babies Dept 56, furniture, trunks, Lots of miscellaneous

To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Service & Business Directory please call: 877-844-8385

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Service&Business

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Please call: 877-844-8385 to advertise

560 Home Furnishings CURIO CABINET, 46x 74x15, 5 adjustable shelves, piano hinged doors, mirror back, lights with dimmer. $800 or best offer. (937)332-1194 EXTERIOR DOORS, beautiful. (1) beveled leaded glass, $300. (1) 12 pane glass door, $200. All steel insulated doors. Retail for $500-$900 each. Also 2 interior doors (1) beveled leaded glass, (1) Reed glass. $125 each. (937)418-8199 KEROSENE HEATER, Queen size sleeper sofa, chairs, end tables, lamps, queen size bedroom suit, maple table with 2 leave (937)335-0635, KITCHEN TABLE, 4 chairs & 2 bar stools. Chromecraft. Oak Laminate. Padded back and seat cushions. Great condition. $250, (937)492-2689. SLEEPER SOFA, queen size, Chair with ottoman, needs re-upholstered. $100 for all. (937)335-0427 SOFA, Dual reclining, black leather, like new, $300 (937)596-6271 TV ARMOIRE, Cherry wood, 45" wide X 23" deep X 73" high $700. EXCELLENT CONDITION! (937)698-3691

577 Miscellaneous CRIB COMPLETE, cradle, Pack-N-Play, small crib, Porta-Crib, saucer, walker, car seat, booster chair, guide rail, blankets, clothes, potty, tub, good condition (937)339-4233 HOCKEY TABLE, Sport Craft, 90 inch express turbo air, with table tennis conversion table top. $150, Snow Tubes, 2 tube Snow Pro, brand new, $150, (937)335-6910 LIFT CHAIR, used. (937)448-0714

Gently $400.

METAL. Wanting anything that contains metal. Will haul away for FREE. Call (937)214-0861. PISTOLS, Judge 6.5" barrel with ammo, $450. 'Sig. 40 cal. P229, $800 with ammo. 'Glock 9mm, NIB, model G19, $500. 'H&R model 929, 22LR, 9 shot, like new, $120 with ammo, NIB LMT 308, $2400 Knight Hawk 10-8 1911 45CAL $2500, Ammo 7.62X39 plus 308 (937)698-6362 or (937)216-3222 Chuck.

805 Auto

583 Pets and Supplies OBEDIENCE CLASSES by Piqua Dog Club Starts February 20th at Piqua Armory. Bring current shot records No dogs on first night www.piquadogclub.com (937)663-4412

RIFLE US M-1 Garand with bayonet, scabbard, and butt cleaning kit. $1100 cash, proper ID (937)339-1394 TANNING BED, Wolff, Sun Quest Pro 16SE, $350. Call (937)381-5713 VALENTINES DAY ROSES. $21.95 per dozen. Call: (937)773-2675 WALKER, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, grabbers, canes, Elvis items, Collectable dolls, Disney phones, bears, all good condition (937)339-4233

583 Pets and Supplies AMERICAN BULLDOG, with papers. 1 1/2 years old, male. $500 OBO. Includes cage. Call for more details. (937)489-3007

PUPPIES: Havamalt Designer pups. Non-shedding, Hypo-allergenic. Born 10/28/11 Shots, family raised. 2 females. $250 each. (937)526-3418

BEAGLE Puppies, 7 weeks, 2 females, 4 males, good hunters and pets, shots, $150, (937)726-0662 after 5pm

592 Wanted to Buy

MINI AUSSIE-POO puppies, brown, merle and black. Vet checked. $ 2 0 0 - $ 3 5 0 . (567)204-5232

BUYING ESTATES, Will buy contents of estates PLUS, do all cleanup, (937)638-2658 ask for Kevin

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NEW

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Piqua Daily Call, Sidney Daily News or Troy Daily News 2003 BUICK LESABRE New battery and brake pads, have all maintenance receipts, 147,000 miles. $4000 firm. (937)773-0452

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Friday, February 10, 2012

PIQUA DAILY CALL • PLACE YOUR AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS THAT WORK 877-844-8385 OR ON THE WEB AT WWW.DAILYCALL.COM

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877-844-8385 to advertise in Picture It Sold

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE CONCOURS White with heated leather seats, automatic, A/C, power steering, windows & locks, dual air bags, cassette player, trunk mounted CD player, 90,000 miles. Good condition. $4,000. Call (937)773-1550

1998 SUZUKI KATANA GX7 18,900 miles, asking $2000. Call (937)710-3559

2003 DODGE NEON 4 cyl., automatic, 96,000 miles. Good condition. $3950 OBO. (937)710-4612

592 Wanted to Buy CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up. Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019 WE BUY vintage, old items. Jewelry, toys, pottery, glassware. 1 item or entire estate. (419)860-3983

595 Hay HAY for sale, 30 500lb round bales of mixed orchard grass, clover and alfalfa. $15 each (937)667-8477 (Tipp City area)

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L EGAL N OTICE D IRECTORY SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-024 EverBank vs. Amanda A. Cooper, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 7, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-072596 Also known as: 1815 Wilshire Drive, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Eighty Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($87,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Christopher G. Phillips, Attorney 2/3, 2/10, 2/17-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-457 Bank of America, N.A. vs. Jamie Seitz, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-022830 Also known as: 1063 West North Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($48,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Colette S. Carr, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-744 Bank of America, N.A. vs. Bryon S. Downey, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 7, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-011230 Also known as: 615 Park Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($57,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. George J. Annos, Attorney 2/3, 2/10, 2/17-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-305 JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Keith R. Helmandollar, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-053330 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 783, page 712 Also known as: 1001 Nicklin Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty One Thousand and 00/100 ($51,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Channing L. Ulbrich, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-557 United States of America vs. Perfecto Valverde, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 7, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Covington, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: H19-011740 Also known as: 319 Adams Street, Covington, Ohio 45318 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Sixty Six Thousand and 00/100 ($66,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Stephen D. Miles, Attorney 2/3, 2/10, 2/17-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-397 Citifinancial, Inc. vs. John R. Lee, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-040210 Also known as: 1024 Camp Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($57,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Joshua J. Epling, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-730 Bank of America, N.A. vs. Patrick D. Bennett, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 7, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-043220 Also known as: 410 Cleveland Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Thirty Three Thousand and 00/100 ($33,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Lori N. Wight, Attorney 2/3, 2/10, 2/17-2012

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-714 Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. James A. Boggess, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-039770 Also known as: 610 Orr Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($57,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Kriss D. Felty, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-731 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Benjamin I. Mahan, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on March 7, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Newberry, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: H17-042050 Prior Deed Reference: 785/ 267 Also known as: 6882 North McMaken Road, Covington, Ohio 45318 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at One Hundred Two Thousand and 00/100 ($102,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Christopher J. Mantica, Attorney 2/3, 2/10, 2/17-2012 2254321

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-742 Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Steve H. Pergram, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-054470 Also known as: 318 East North Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Thirty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($39,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. George J. Annos, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012 2252368 SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-683 U.S. Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Bank of America, N.A., as successor to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 vs. Jeffrey S. Young, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-005930 Also known as: 1011 Broadway, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Fifty One Thousand and 00/100 ($51,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Melissa N. Meinhart, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012 2252369 SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-574 U.S. Bank, N.A. vs. Trace D. Weidner, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on February 29, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-048950 Prior Deed Reference: D.B. 786, page 733 Also known as: 109 Drexel Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio. Appraised at Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation. Bethany L. Suttinger, Attorney 1/27, 2/3, 2/10-2012 2252370

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO Case No.: 11-671 Judge: Christopher Gee U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for RASC 2006-EMX8 Plaintiff, -vsRobert Bolin, et al. Defendants. LEGAL NOTICE IN SUIT FOR FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE Robert Bolin, whose last known address is 9201 East Colorado Avenue, Denver, CO 80247 and Mary Elizabeth Bolin, whose last known address is 1012 Caldwell Street, Piqua, OH 45356, and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, spouses and assigns and the unknown guardians of minor and/or incompetent heirs of Robert Bolin and Mary Elizabeth Bolin, all of whose residences are unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that on the 28th day of September, 2011, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for RASC 2006-EMX8 filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Miami County, Ohio in Case No. 11-671, on the docket of the Court, and the object and demand for relief of which pleading is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the following described real estate to wit: Property Address: 906 West Ash Street, Piqua, OH 45356, and being more particularly described in plaintiff's mortgage recorded in Mortgage Book 1732, page 128, of this County Recorder's Office. The above named defendants are required to answer within twenty-eight (28) days after last publication, which shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a hearing in this case. LERNER, SAMPSON & ROTHFUSS Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 5480 Cincinnati, OH 45201-5480 (513) 241-3100 attyemail@lsrlaw.com 2//10, 2/17, 2/24-2012 2255421

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INSIDE ■ Hayslett back in kart action, page 14. ■ Piqua youth wrestlers compete, page 14.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

IN BRIEF ■ Bowling

Scotch tourney set for tonight The Piqua High School Bowling teams are putting on a fundraiser. It will be a Scotch Double Tournament at BrelAire Lanes at 6 p.m. tonight. If your interested in bowling please call 2141604.

■ Basketball

Piqua girls tickets on sale The Piqua girls basketball team will play in the Lebanon Division I sectional tournament at 6 p.m. on Feb. 15 against Tecumseh. Pre-sale tickets wil be on sale in the PHS athletic department until 2 p.m. Feb. 15. Pre-sale tickets are $6.

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Piqua’s Travis Nees (8) celebrates a big play (above) and runs away from the Vandalia defense (below).

Playing with best

Newton girls tickets on sale The Newton girls basketball team will play open Brookville D-IV sectional tournament play at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 against the Southeastern-Ansonia winner. Pre-sale tickets are available from the Newton Athletic Department for $6.

Nees selected for Ohio, Big 33 games BY ROB KISER Call Sports Editor

Lady Buccs to play for title

rkiser@dailycall.com Travis Nees wanted to make some history before his high school football career ended. As it turns out, Nees will get to do exactly that. The Piqua senior was recently selected for two big honors, the Ohio North-South All-Star game to played at Ohio State at 4 p.m., April 20 and the Ohio-Pennsylvania Big 33 game June 16 in Hershey, Pa. Nees will become just the third Piqua player to play in the Big 33 game,

COVINGTON — The Covington eighth grade girls basketball team will play in the CCC tournament title game Saturday. The Lady Buccs will play the Arcanum-National Trail winner at 11:30 a.m. at Franklin Monroe. Covington, 16-2, defeated Newton 34-18 in the semifinals. Jessie Crowell led the Lady Buccs with 14 points, while Carly Shell and Brooke Gostomsky both scored seven. COVINGTON SCORING Crowell 14, Shell 7, Gostomsky 7, Richards 2, Olson 2, Swartz 2.

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PressPros to air boys games PressProsMagazine.com

will be airing two boys basketball games this weekend. Tonight, they will aire the Troy at Sidney game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, they will air the New Knoxville at Fort Loramie game at 7:30 p.m.

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following Matt Finkes and Ryan Beougher. “I am truly humbled,” the son of Bill and Velvet Nees, said. “It is a tremendous honor. I am really excited about it. Piqua’s had a lot of great players play in these games, so it is a big honor.” Nees got better with each season in his three years in the Piqua program. The future Toledo Rocket, who played linebacker his first sophomore and junior years at Piqua, had two sacks and forced fumble in his sophomore See NEES/Page 15

Another big honor Cash named All-American BY JOSH BROWN Ohio Community Media CASSTOWN — With Abby Cash and many of her Miami East volleyball teammates working on another solid season in a completely different sport, the Viking junior is still raking in honors for her efforts during the fall. Cash, a setter/outside hitter and one of the captains of the Division III State champion Viking volleyball team, was recently named an All American by PrepVolleyball.com - one of only 150 players in the country to earn such an honor. "It's a big surprise," Cash said. "I think about how many volleyball players there are. There's so many great players out there, and to be one of the top 150 in the country ... I was pretty excited." Broken down even further, the feat is even more impressive. Of the 150 players to earn the honor, only six

were from Ohio - and only 36 were juniors. "I didn't think I was going to get it because of that (not being a senior), so getting it as a junior is even more exciting," Cash said. "To think that I'm one of the top players in my class all over the country, it's just exciting." But during the Vikings championship run — the school's first in volleyball — it was the contributions of everyone on the roster that solidified Miami East's spot as the best team in the state, and that's not something Cash forgets. "I can honestly say that everyone one of us gets along with each other. We're like a family," she said. "And for us to get that far in the tournament and win it all, it just makes us that much closer. “It was so amazing. And we still all hang out even now that volleyball's done See CASH/Page 15

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Abby Cash was recently named a high-school All-American.

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Piqua youth wrestlers compete at Graham Turn in strong showing with five winners

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Korbyn Hayslett has been back in action the last couple weekends.

Hayslett back in action at BMI track Wins first kart feature of 2012 season Korbyn Hayslett, 9 years old, spent the last two weekends back in his karts. “I missed racing the last couple of months,” Hayslett said. Finally getting a chance to race at the newly opened BMI Speedway in Versailles, Hayslett picked up right where he left off his 2011 season. On Jan. 28, Hayslett drove his Junior Sportsman Champ kart at the one-tenth mile dirt track for the first time. “It’s fast. I love the banking,” Hayslett said about BMI Speedway. He was one of eight Junior Sportsman Champ karts to race that day. Hayslett would win both his heat races placing him on the outside pole position in the 20-lap feature event. At the drop of the green flag, Hayslett fell back to fourth place trying to find an opening to drop down to the inside line in turns one and two. Within a lap he made his way back up to the front where he would lead

the first 14 laps. While stretching the distance between him and the rest of the field, Hayslett hit a disc on the inside of turns three and fourth and lost control spinning out. He would restart at the tail of the field with only 11 laps to go. Hayslet, clocking in 7.99 seconds per lap was able to make it back to third place, but ran out of time to regain the lead. “We were the fastest kart out there, I wish I wouldn’t have made that mistake,” Hayslett said of his third-place finish. On Feb. 4th, Hayslett Racing was back at BMI Speedway. Hayslett drove his Rookie I flat kart this time. Kart count was lower for this class, but he needed some seat time before his 2012 points season started. Hayslett finished second in his first heat and first in his second heat, placing him in the outside pole position once again. Hayslett fell to second

place in order to drop down to the inside in turns one and two on the first lap. After several laps on the tail of the kart in first place, Hayslett set up for the pass coming out of turn two. From there, he led the rest of the 20-lap feature for his first win of 2012 season. “The kart felt good” Hayslett said of his feature win. “My dad (Shane), my uncle Jason, and Randy (AKA The Wizard) know how to set up my karts.” Hayslett would like to thank his family for supporting him and X-Caliber Racing Engines and Alley Cut Racing Tires. Hayslett Racing will be at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on March 3rd and then back at BMI Indoor Speedway in Versailles on March 24 for the first two races of the 2012 Young Guns Series. Hayslett Racing will also be at the Miami Valley Center Mall March 1618 for the Annual Race Cars and Future Stars.

ST. PARIS — The Piqua youth wrestling team met at Graham on Sunday, with 12 teams competing in the tournament tournament. “This was the best wrestling that Piqua has seen in many years,” Piqua coach Dan Young said. “With only 19 wrestlers due to illnesses, Piqua had 15 out of 19 winning at least one match. “The hard work is paying off. The kids are starting to come together and are showing what they have been taught all year. This was not an easy day, any time you go against Graham it will always be a tough day.” Piqua had five first placers on the day. Starting off was Ayden Young, “This was by far his best performance ever,” Young said. “He dominated his weight class not only winning but pinning each wrestler under 30 seconds. “This should give him momentum going into the year-end tourney.” Also placing first for the first time was Max Kaye. “This was Max's best showing this year,” Young said. “He had one pin and no problem with any wrestler. He wrestled very well.” Tank Snyder, again dominated his weight class. “He had two pins on the day and did what he has done all year and that is just taking it to his opponent,” Young said. “Isaac Bushnell wrestled well also, showing some great improvement with three wins and a pin on the day.” Jacob Bushnell duplicated what his brother did with three wins and a pin. “Jacob had no problems

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Ayden Young controls an opponent.

Kellan Anderson goes for a pin. today, he made it look easy,” Young said. Piqua had five second placers. Ethan Knapke had one loss, only to lose by one point in the finals. “Ethan had by far his best day so far this year,” Young said. “Brady Mikolajewski was on his game going 2-1 with a pin. Garrett Schrubb is coming along very well. “He is having a great season for a first year wrestler. He is showing major improvement each week. “Nick Wright had a good day. He had one pin and has been the most consistent wrestler all year long. “Collin Snyder wrestled well. He had oone pin on the day and is starting to come together at the right time of year.” Piqua had five third placers with Chandler

Langston losing on tie breakers. “He and two other wrestlers in his weight class all had one loss,” Young said. “He by far wrestled the best so far this year.” Shane Kerigan showed some improvement with placing third. Gabe Knapke was 1-2 with a pin. Bryce Short was 1-2 on the day. “Kellan Anderson was 1-2 and was in a very weight class,” tough Young said. “He has shown some natural abilities all year long. He is going to do very well in this sport.” Placing fourth and wrestling with great heart were Karl Garpiel, Zavier Penny, Izahya Tipps and Draven Dysinger. Piqua will be at Covington on Sunday. Wrestling begins at 1 p.m.

Record Book Basketball

NBA Standings National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division L Pct GB W 18 8 .692 — Philadelphia 14 10 .583 3 Boston 11 15 .423 7 New York 8 19 .296 10½ New Jersey 8 19 .296 10½ Toronto Southeast Division L Pct GB W 19 7 .731 — Miami 17 9 .654 2 Atlanta 16 10 .615 3 Orlando 5 21 .192 14 Washington 3 22 .120 15½ Charlotte Central Division L Pct GB W 22 6 .786 — Chicago 17 8 .680 3½ Indiana 11 14 .440 9½ Milwaukee 10 14 .417 10 Cleveland 7 20 .259 14½ Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division L Pct GB W 18 9 .667 — San Antonio 15 11 .577 2½ Dallas 15 11 .577 2½ Houston 13 13 .500 4½ Memphis 4 22 .154 13½ New Orleans Northwest Division L Pct GB W 20 5 .800 — Oklahoma City Denver 15 11 .577 5½ Utah 13 11 .542 6½ Portland 14 12 .538 6½ Minnesota 13 13 .500 7½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 15 8 .652 — L.A. Lakers 14 11 .560 2 Phoenix 11 14 .440 5 Golden State 8 14 .364 6½ Sacramento 9 16 .360 7 Thursday's Games L.A. Lakers at Boston Golden State at Denver Houston at Phoenix Oklahoma City at Sacramento

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ISPS Handa Scores ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open Scores Thursday At Royal Melbourne Golf Club Melbourne, Australia Purse: $1.1 million Yardage: 6,505; Par: 73 (36-37) First Round a-amateur 33-36—69 Sarah Kemp Stacy Lewis 34-35—69 Julieta Granada 34-36—70 35-35—70 Brittany Lincicome Yani Tseng 36-34—70 Sandra Gal 34-37—71 35-36—71 Sarah Oh Melissa Reid 33-38—71 So Yeon Ryu 36-35—71 35-36—71 Jessica Speechley Nikki Campbell 36-36—72 Sophie Giquel-Bettan 36-36—72 34-38—72 Eun-Hee Ji Lorie Kane 36-36—72 Jimin Kang 34-38—72 Jessica Korda 33-39—72 Belen Mozo 33-39—72 Gerina Piller 34-38—72 Jenny Shin 35-37—72 Jiyai Shin 36-36—72 Ashleigh Simon 36-36—72 Victoria Tanco 35-37—72 Julia Boland 35-38—73 Meaghan Francella 35-38—73 Caroline Hedwall 36-37—73 Jennifer Johnson 35-38—73 Kym Larratt 36-37—73 Rebecca Lee-Bentham 35-38—73 Diana Luna 36-37—73 Janice Moodie 35-38—73 Jin Young Pak 35-38—73 Amanda Blumenherst 35-39—74 Christel Boeljon 38-36—74 Chella Choi 34-40—74 Cydney Clanton 36-38—74 Laura Davies 36-38—74 Jody Fleming 37-37—74 Katie Futcher 35-39—74 Hee-Won Han 37-37—74 Joanna Klatten 36-38—74 a-Lydia Ko 36-38—74 Brittany Lang 36-38—74 Na On Min 37-37—74 Gwladys Nocera 34-40—74 Giulia Sergas 36-38—74 Stephanie Sherlock 35-39—74 Marianne Skarpnord 35-39—74 Jennifer Song 37-37—74 Lexi Thompson 37-37—74 Alison Walshe 36-38—74 Sun Young Yoo 37-37—74 Dori Carter 36-39—75 Sandra Changkija 37-38—75 a-Annie Choi 37-38—75 Meredith Duncan 35-40—75 Jodi Ewart 36-39—75 Danielle Kang 36-39—75 Cristie Kerr 38-37—75 Christina Kim 34-41—75 Haru Nomura 37-38—75 Ji Young Oh 35-40—75 Lee-Anne Pace 37-38—75 Jane Rah 36-39—75 a-Cathleen Santoso 35-40—75

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Chargers fall to Surge CINCINNATI — The Edison Community College basketball teams lost Cincinnati State at Wednesday in Ohio Community College Athletic Conference action. The Edison men lost 106-77. Kyle Duncan had a big game with 26 points, while Eric Beckstedt and Lamont Cole both scored 14 points. The Chargers will play at Sinclair in OCCAC action at &;30 p.m. on Wednesday, before returning home to host Cuyahoga at 3 p.m. on Feb. 18. ■ The Lady Chargers lost 70-58.

“It was a pretty good game,” Edison women’s coach Kim Rank said. “I thought we played well most of the game.” Kendra Brunswick led Edison with 16 points. Brianna Innocent scored 13 and Cori Blackburn added 10. The Lady Chargers will travel to Sinclair for another OCCAC game at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, before returning home to host Cuyahoga at 1 p.m. on Feb. 18. EDISON SCORING Cori Blackburn 4-0-10, Kendra Brunswick 6-3-16 Mackenzie May 1-0-2, Martina Brady 3-2-9, Lottie Hageman 0-2-2, Jo Steva 3-0-6, Brianna Innocent 4-5-13. Totals: 21-12-58. 3-point field goals — Blackburn (2), Brunswick, Brady.

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Piqua’s Drew Durand (above) controls an opponent, while Dylan Williams (below) locks up with a foe at the GWOC tournament. Piqua will host Troy and Greenville at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Garbry Gymnasium in the final home match of the season.

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Giants focus on next year (AP) — The New York Giants already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons. General manager Jerry Reese said Thursday he expects a strong core of players to return next year, but cautioned "there will definitely be some changes." That's no surprise considering 20 players are set to become unrestricted free agents in March. "There's a lot of planning, a lot of discussion on guys and on salaries and where we can go and where we can't go," Reese said in a conference call. "It's a lot of discussion to be had. "But we'll be ready." The Giants, just 7-7 with two games remaining in the regular season, finished with six straight wins, including a 21-17 victory over New England last Sunday in the Super Bowl. It was the second time coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning beat Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots for the title. Chemistry and camaraderie were among the chief reasons the Giants were able to overcome a four-game losing streak and rebound to win the NFC East title in the last game of the regular season. "Wins always make you love each other. That's the common denominator: wins," Reese said. "Every team is different, every offseason a team changes, but there will be a strong core of our current players coming back. I can tell you that.”

years, earning second team All-GWOC North and honorable mention District All-Southwest honors. As a junior, he had 78 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, earning second-team All-GWOC North honors. This past fall, he showed his athletic ability on both sides of the ball, leading Piqua to a 6-4 record. Moving to safety on defense, he had 50 tackles, four forced fumbles, two interceptions and returning fumble for a touchdown. Going both ways, he had a productive year at running back as well, rushing for 405 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 carries. He also caught 13 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown. He was named first team All-GWOC North, All-GWOC North and was the GWOC North coPlayer of the Year. Nees earned second team All-Southwest District honors and now looks forward to playing with the best players in Ohio. “I am going to have to step up my game and I look forward to that challenge,” Nees said. The Ohio game will be played on OSU campus at historic Ohio Stadium. “It is being held in conjunction with Ohio State’s spring game,” Bill Nees said. “The high school game is on Friday and their spring game is on Saturday.” Nees is part of the North team. Both teams will have several practices before the game.

“It is going to be a great experience,” Travis Nees said. “It is a great honor to be playing with the best players in the state.” The Big 33 game is an even more unique experience, a week-long event. “I am really looking forward to that,” Travis Nees said. “We will practice for a week before the game and there will be several other Toledo guys there as well.” Bill Nees said it is a great experience for everyone involved. “The way I look at these games is a great way for the players to showcase themselves before college,” he said. “We are hoping to have a number of guys playing in the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association game at Welcome Stadium. “Those rosters haven’t come out yet.” He also pointed out one other benefit for his son. “The gear they will receive,” Bill Nees said with a laugh. “Under Armour sponsors one game and I believe Nike sponsors the other game.” And it is great for the Piqua program. “I know the Big 33 game is on ESPN and I believe the North-South game is televised as well,” he said. “So, people see that (a Piqua player) on television.” And for Travis, it is two more chances to wear that Piqua uniform with pride. “I am not ready for my high school career to be done yet,” he said. “It is great to have two more chances to play.” And make a little history.

Cash Continued from page 13 for the year." to go really far," Cash said. Most of them even still "The background and the play together - a large con- setting are exactly the tingent of the volleyball same, and we have the MIKE ULLERY/CALL FILE PHOTO team plays for the Miami same goals that we had in Macy Yount and the Piqua girls basketball team will host Troy Saturday in th East basketball team ... volleyball ... playing basfinal home game of the season. The JV game starts at 11:30 a.m., with the and they're experiencing ketball is just a different varsity game scheduled for a 1 p.m. tip. the best kind of deja vu animal." heading into the regular And with only one senseason's final week. ior graduating from the "It's the same right now volleyball team, the as it was in volleyball: Vikings have plenty to we've only lost once, the look forward to next year. whole season has led up to Once they're done with these eight (tournament) their business on the basThe team's season- games and we're expected ketball court. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) revenue continues be an — The Green Bay Packers important component of ticket waiting list curstands at are raising prices between our ability to remain fi- rently $3 and $5 per ticket for nancially competitive with approximately 96,000. OUG ARINE OTORS The Packers have made the other 31 NFL teams," the 2012 season. Tickets in Lambeau Packers president and the playoffs three years in Field's end-zone sections CEO Mark Murphy said a row, following up on will increase $3 to $72 per Thursday in a letter to their Super Bowl victory game, tickets from the 20- season ticket holders. with a 15-1 regular season yard line to the end zone "Our goal each year is to and a loss to the New York will increase $4 to $80, be at the league average Giants in the divisional and tickets between the in terms of our ticket round of the playoffs. In his letter, Murphy 1 1W2 0a sChliinngt ot onnACv.eHn.u e 20s will increase $5 to prices. “This increase main- also updated ticket hold$92. Suite tickets also will ( 740) 335-3 700 • ( 937) 584-2 889 • 1 -800-928-2872 tains our position near the ers on the Lambeau Field increase $5 to $92. See our entire inventory at expansion project. "For the Packers, ticket league average."

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Johnson finally hits drive he’s looking for In three-way tie at Pebble Beach PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Twenty months later, Dustin Johnson finally hit the drive he wanted at Pebble Beach. Ten years later, Tiger Woods must have wondered what kept him away from the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. On a spectacular day of scenery and scoring, Johnson blasted a tee shot on the third hole at Pebble Beach and then pitched in for eagle from 41 yards in front of the green. He added another eagle on his way to a 9-under 63 and a three-way tie atop the leaderboard Thursday. Woods was five shots to par out of the lead, a solid start to his PGA Tour season. He had six birdies in a 4-under 68 at Spyglass Hill, the fourth-best score on that course. Spyglass was hardest of the three courses, though not by much. The weather was so pure that all three courses played about one shot under par. Charlie Wi was over at Monterey Peninsula and had a shot at 59 without ever knowing it. Wi was 8 under after a tap-in birdie on the 13th hole, and needed only three birdies in the last five holes. Trouble is, he had no idea the Shore Course was a 70. He made one more birdie and had a 9-under 61. "I was looking at the scorecard like, 'What's the par here?' I did not know it was a par 70," Wi said. "That 59 never crossed my mind. Not once." Joining them was former U.S. Amateur Danny Lee, who holed a bunker shot for eagle at No. 2 and holed out from the 11th fairway with a wedge for another eagle to match Johnson at 9-under 63. Johnson is turning into his generation's "Prince of Pebble." He won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in consecutive years, and then had a three-shot lead at Pebble in the U.S. Open two years ago until he shot 82 in the final round. On the third hole of that round, he hit driver left into the bushes for a lost ball and made double bogey. On Thursday, he smashed a driver nearly 340 yards over the trees to

just short of the green, setting up eagle. Even now, he still thinks about that tee shot in the U.S. Open. Walking off the tee, he said to caddie Bobby Brown, "I could have used that in the U.S. Open." "Walking off that hole, I told Bob, 'This hole owes me a few more than just that one.'" Johnson overpowered the par 5s at Pebble Beach, the secret to playing that course well. He had a 6-iron for his second shot at the par-5 second for an easy birdie, holed a 65-foot eagle putt on the sixth hole, got up and down from the bunker just short of the 14th for birdie, then cringed when his 40-foot eagle attempt on the 18th just turned away. "I thought it was going in," Johnson said. "I was laughing. I made plenty of putts today." Woods made his share, too. He opened with consecutive birdies, stuffing his approach on No. 10 and two-putting for birdie on the par-5 11th. He also holed a downhill, 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th that was good enough to elicit a small fist pump, and from behind the par-5 opening hole, hit a flop shot to 7 feet and made that. One of his two bogeys was sloppy. It came on the short par-4 fourth, with a shallow green set among sand dunes and ice plant at a diagonal angle. Instead of going toward the middle of the green and letting the slope take the ball to the hole, Woods went at the flag. The ball bounced hard over the green and into a sandy patch of dunes, in a foot print. He did well to blast a wedge some 30 feet past the hole and had a good two-putt from there for bogey. Woods picked up another birdie on the par5 seventh for his 68. He played the par 5s in a 3 under. "I don't know if it's a good sign or a bad sign," Woods said about his 68. "With the scores the way they are, I thought I could have it lower than I did. The guys are just tearing

this place apart with no wind. I'm not too far away from posting a good number out here." His partner, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, contributed pars on the holes where Woods made bogey, and Romo had a birdie on the par-5 14th when Woods missed the fairway and had to settle for par. As a team, they were tied for 25th. Romo gets to play a forward tee, but he doesn't get any shots with a scratch handicap. Phil Mickelson always entertains at No. 4 at Spyglass, a tee shot that gives him so much stress each year. He is determined to hit driver, and did again Thursday, this time relieved to at least be able to find it. And while he missed a 7-foot birdie putt after a splendid flop out of deep rough that ran 100 feet across the green, Mickelson was glad the hole was behind him. As for his 2-under 70? "The greens were perfect," Mickelson said. "They rolled so good, and that's why it was disappointing to let some of those go. I've been putting really well lately, and I expected to make some of those. Shot a couple under par, but it could have been a lot better." Johnson's lone mistake came from a poor tee shot on the par-3 12th into a bunker. His start was tough to beat, though. With a 4-foot birdie putt on the fourth, he made it through six holes in 6 under, and then played solidly from there. "I've been working really hard the last three days on the putter and the driver, and it paid off," Johnson said. "I'm starting to roll the ball like I usually do." Ken Duke shot a 28 on the back nine at Pebble Beach and was at 8-under 64, along with Brian Harman. Nick Watney and Kevin Na each had a 6under 66, the lowest score from Spyglass. The conditions were so good that more than half the field broke par no matter where they were playing.

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Covington’s Halley Reames shoots over Brooke Dunlevy Thursday night.

Lady Buccs get past Roaders in CCC play East perfect in conference; finishes 19-1 season COVINGTON — The Covington girls basketball team opened a 28-16 halftime lead and went on to a 52-27 win over Bradford Thursday in Cross County Conference action. Shelby Kihm and Julianna Simon again did the bulk of the damage for the Lady Buccs. Kihm scored 22 points and Simon added 13. Courtney Miller led Bradford with 12 points and Haley Patty added nine.

Thursday. Emily Kindell poured in 25 points to lead the Lady Vikings. Abby Cash and Trina Current both scored nine points, while Madison Linn and Samantha Skimore scored eight. Angie Mack added seven.

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PLEASANT HILL — The Newton girls basketball team ran into a buzzsaw Thursday night, losing to Tri-Village 63-38 in CCC action. Lady Vikings win CASSTOWN — The Andee Welbaum had a Miami East girls basket- big game for Newton with ball team finished off a 22 points. perfect CCC season and 19-1 regular season with a Cats handle Pirates DEGRAFF — The 77-22 romp over Arcanum

Houston girls basketball team made 28 free throws in a 52-44 win over Riverside Thursday night. Kristi Elliott and Kortney Phipps both scored 15 points for Houston, while Bethany Reiser added 14.

Lady Raiders roll SIDNEY — The Russia girls basketball team used an 18-0 run in the second quarter to put away Fairlawn in a 55-24 romp Thursday night in SCL action. Kyle Wilson scored 12 points and Shana Wilson netted 11. Taylor Daniel added nine points. Russia will play at Lehman Saturday to close the regular season.

Lewis shares lead in Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — American Stacy Lewis and Australia's Sarah Kemp shared the Women's Australian Open lead at 4under 69, leaving top-ranked Yani Tseng a stroke back in her bid to win the event for the third straight year. Lewis, the Kraft Nabisco winner last year, had six birdies and two bogeys in the LPGA Tour opener at historic Royal Melbourne, the 2011 Presidents Cup venue that is hosting a women's professional event for the first time. Kemp had a bogeyfree round. Tseng won the tournament, sanctioned this year by the LPGA Tour for the first time, the last two seasons at Commonwealth Golf Club. The Taiwanese star went on to win 12 worldwide titles last year, including the LPGA Championship and Women's British Open.

Brittany Lincicome and Julieta Granada matched Tseng with at 70 in the event also sanctioned by Australian Ladies Professional Golf and the Ladies European Tour. Teen star Lexi Thompson opened with a 74. Fourteen-year-old amateur Lydia Ko also had a 74. She won the New South Wales Open two weeks ago to become the youngest winner of a sanctioned pro tour event. Many top players struggled on the sand-belt course. Four-time winner Karrie Webb and fourthranked Cristie Kerr shot 75, Morgan Pressel had a 76, and second-ranked Suzann Pettersen and fellow European Solheim Cup star Sophie Gustafson shot 80. Pettersen's score was her second-highest in LPGA Tour play, following an 81 in the third round of the 2007 Evian Masters.

DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC At Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello birdied nine of the first 11 holes and finished with 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead in the Dubai Desert Classic. Germany's Marcel Siem and Scotland's Scott Jamieson were tied for second at 65. U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy was three shots back in group that included Martin Kaymer and Thomas Bjorn. McIlroy birdied seven of his last 10 holes to make a late charge up the leaderboard. Third-ranked Lee Westwood had a 69, and defending champion Alvaro Quiros shot a 70. A colorful grouping included Fred Couples (70), John Daly (71) and Colin Montgomerie (71). Former U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein shot 75.

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