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Toys for Tots drive planned Sellman’s Furniture, Big Lots team up STAFF REPORT

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PIQUA — Piqua Big Lots and Sellman’s Furniture in Covington are teaming up to sponsor “Fill the Truck” for Toys For Tots, from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The truck will be parked in front of Big Lots, 1220 E. Ash St., in the Miami Valley Crossing.

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Anyone who donates a toy to “Fill the Truck” will receive a Toys for Tots commemorative pin. The Toys for Tots program is run by the Western Ohio Detachment of the Marine Corps League, a veteran’s service or-

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ganization. According to local coordinator, Bob Bloom, all toys collected in Piqua will be distributed locally. Bloom spoke to Piqua City Commission during their Nov. 1 meeting, explaining the Toys for Tots and “Fill the Truck” programs. “As I am sure you are aware, the need has never been greater. Help us to put smiles on the faces of the less fortunate children in

our community by supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys-forTots program,” Bloom said. Besides the Dec. 10 “Fill the Truck” opportunity, unwrapped toys also may be placed in boxes at the following locations: Piqua Fire Department, Piqua Big Lots, Walmart, Piqua Family Dollar Store, Piqua Dollar General Stores (both locations), Piqua Manor, Heartland of Piqua, Piqua

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Optimist Club sets quarter auction PIQUA —The Piqua Optimist Club’s annual quarter auction fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Z’s Second Floor Lounge. Doors open at 6 p.m. A limited supply of tickets are available for $3 each, and must be purchased in advance to enter the quarter auction. They are available from any Piqua Optimist member, or at John Bertke’s State Farm Insurance office, 520 N. Main St. The quarter auction is a major fundraiser for the Piqua Optimist Club, and replaced the longtime TV Auction in 2009. The Piqua Optimists are a “Friend of Youth” in the Piqua community.

Lottery CLEVELAND (AP) — The following are Wednesday’s winning Ohio Lottery numbers: Night Drawings: ■ Classic Lotto 27-28-29-38-46-49 ■ Rolling Cash 5 01-06-10-29-36 ■ Pick 3 Numbers 2-4-9 ■ Pick 4 Numbers 1-3-0-8 Day Drawings: ■ Midday 3 0-6-6 ■ Midday 4 8-7-8-5 For Powerball numbers visit www.ohiolottery.com.

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Veterans service slated Friday STAFF REPORT

PIQUA — The community Veterans Day ceremony will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Veterans Memorial near Forest Hill Cemetery at the intersection of State Route 66 and Washington Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend the remembrance and appreciation ceremony, which will include performances from the Piqua High School band and Alyssa Keeler, a Piqua student, will sing the National Anthem. ANTHONY WEBER/OHIO COMMUNITY MEDIA PHOTO Ron Pearson will be deJudge W. McGregor Dixon Jr. answers questions from members of a visiting Russian delegation inside a Juvenile Court- livering the address at the room on Wednesday at the Miami County Safety Building. ceremony, which is expected to last about a half hour. For more information, contact Chuck Morris at 214-4862. for an 8-day visit that kicked off ailgating. And with tailgating and attendance at the band. Such a the Nov. 5 OSU/Indiana football game in Columbus — which made show. a definite impression on Salnikova. “Tailgating. And the band. Such BY RON OSBURN —Yuliya Salnikova on a show,” she said through the group’s interpreter, Alexander Ohio Community Media attending an Ohio “Sasha” Etlin, her remarks acrosburn@tdnpublishing.com STAFF REPORT State football game cented with a wide-eyed smile. TROY — Yuliya Salnikova is In keeping with the visit’s theme proof you don’t TROY — The Triof children’s rights and youth advoeven have to World program sponsored by the cacy, Wednesday’s visit to Troy in- County Board of Recovery speak English to Columbus International Program. cluded morning presentations by and Mental Health has be an Ohio State The group, all first-time visitors to Jennifer Sanders, Executive Direc- depended on levy support University footthe U.S., consisted of professionals tor of CASA-GAL (Court Appointed from Shelby, Miami and ball fan. involved with children’s rights and Special Advocates-Guardian Ad Darke counties and it hasSalnikova was youth advocacy in Buryatia, and in- Litum) of Miami County, and Miami n’t been disappointed one of six memcluded a school principal, an attor- County Juvenile Court Judge Mc- since its first levy request bers of a delegain 1973. ney involved with children’s Gregor “Greg” Dixon. tion from the This time, voters deadvocacy, and Salnikova, 36, a reSanders gave an overview of Russian Repubsource specialist with the Buryatia CASA-GAL’s role in protecting the cided to renew the 0.6 mill lic of Buryatia SALNIKOVA Information and Resource Center, a rights and needs of neglected and operating levy by comfortwho visited Troy able margins in all three social service agency. Wednesday as part of the Open See Russian/Page 2 They arrived in Columbus Nov. 4 See Tri-County/Page 2

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Piqua holiday parade scheduled Dec. 3 ‘Simply Christmas’ parade theme PIQUA — “Simply Christmas” is the theme of downtown Piqua’s annual holiday parade and Piqua’s business community, civic organizations, non-profits, churches and other interested groups are all invited to participate. The parade will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. A traveling trophy will

be awarded to the most festively decorated float and the winning entry in the parade will get to keep the trophy for the year following the parade and will be permanently recognized on the trophy with a brass plaque. The Piqua holiday parade is a part of the

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Santa Claus arrives in Piqua during the 2010 Piqua Holiday Parade. This year’s parade is See Holiday/Page 2 set for Saturday, Dec. 3.

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Russian Continued from page 1 abused children, while Dixon explained the Juvenile Court’s role is to help and rehabilitate juveniles, while the role of adult court “is to punish. “And that’s the distinction,” Dixon said. The group also toured the West Central Juvenile Detention Center, and after lunch at a downtown Troy restaurant, visited Miami East High School. The mission of Open World is to enhance understanding and cooperation between the United States and Russia by giving emerging Russian leaders firsthand exposure to the American system of democracy through visits to local governments and communities, according to Mark Poeppelman, director of The Columbus International Program. The visit by the Buryatian group “helps develop an ongoing network of Russian leaders who gain significant, firsthand exposure to America’s social services programs and child advocacy organizations,” Poeppelman said. “The goal is to let these (Russian) social service professionals meet and see others in a similar field here in the U.S., compare best practices and hopefully create linkages with each other,” said Poeppelman. A Versailles native, he said he selected Troy and Miami County for a oneday visit because of Troy’s aesthetic quality, and because Troy’s small-town, rural character is similar to where those in the Buryatian group were from. The group’s itinerary also includes meetings with officials from the Buckeye Ranch, the National Youth Advocate Program, the Ohio Association of Child Caring Services, Scioto Juvenile Corrections Facility, the Ohio Supreme Court and local high multiple schools. Salnikova said in her first few days, she has noticed that Americans are generally a little more gregarious that those

American Legion, Piqua Public Library (Children’s Department) and Gover Harley-Davidson. Toys should be dropped off by Dec. 15. The Marine Corps Reserve league also partners locally with several other agencies, including the Salvation Army, Miami County Children’s Services, Tipp Needy Baskets and Chucks Needy Kids to name a few. Toys collected by the Marines are distributed by these organizations. Each organization handles their own registration and information

from Buryatia, which shares a border with Mongolia and as such, has a distinct Oriental culture that is more reserved. She said she was also pleasantly surprised that most of the Americans she has met “know a lot about Russia.” The visit to the U.S. was especially significant for Salnikova because it comes on the 350th anniversary of Buryatia becoming a part of Russia, she said. The Open World Program was originally established and is funded by the Library of Congress and began as a pilot project developed in 1999. The program expanded in 2003 to all post-Soviet states and to date, about 14,000 current and future Eurasian leaders have experienced American civil society. The Columbus International Program hosts three or four Russian delegations per year, said Poeppelman, with the Russian visitors staying with host families in the Columbus area during their visit. Open World currently operates exchanges for political and civic leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Besides the spectacle of an OSU football game and visits and presentations by American social service, educational and legal processionals, Salnikova said so far, her visit has been educational and enjoyable. “I’m definitely learning a lot of things I can take back to my country,” she said. For more information on The Columbus International Program, access the website at: www.cipcolumbus.org, or contact Mark Poeppelman, CIP executive director, at (614) 425-2268 or 2210034. For more information on Open World, contact Maura Shelden, Open World Public Affairs Officer, at (202) 707-6197, or access the Open World website at: http://www.openworld.gov.

about registration and donation box locations can be found on the website Toysfortots.org. Once at the website use the drop down box to choose “Ohio” and then choose the county and you will be redirected to the local web page. Last year the local Toys-for-Tots campaign help provide toys to 2,745 children in our area. Eighty percent of the toys distributed were collected locally. Toys for Tots donation boxes will be distributed the week before Thanksgiving and the final collections will be made Dec. 16.

Holiday Continued from page 1 Christmas Experiences in Piqua weekend, which is made up of Christmas on the Green 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 from and the Holly Jolly 5K Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The Festival of Trees, located on the second floor of Apple Tree Gallery, 405 N. Main St., will also be open during the “Holiday Experiences” weekend. The Holiday Parade is sponsored McVety Realty and Barclay’s Men’sWomen’s Clothiers. There is no charge to participate in the downtown Piqua Holiday Parade and everyone is

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invited to participate. Applications for the Downtown Piqua Holiday Parade are available from the Mainstreet Piqua office at 773-9355. The application deadline for the parade is Monday, Nov. 21.

Max Rauland Supinger COVINGTON — Max Rauland Supinger, 79, of 5790 North Rangeline Road, Covingt o n , passed away Tuesd a y , Nov. 8, 2011, at 4:55 a.m. at Upper Va l l e y SUPINGER Medical Center in Troy. He was born May 24, 1932, in Covington, the son of the late Harrison Alexander Supinger and Eva May (Feidt) Supinger, of Covington. Max was one of 12 children. He is survived by one sister and three brothers, Velma (Supinger) Lear of Bradford, Elmer Thomas Supinger of Sidney, Robert Morris Supinger of Covington, and Joseph Alexander Supinger of Hayward, Calif. He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers, Marion Earl Supinger, Marjorie Mae (Supinger) Arnett, William Eugene Supinger, Elizabeth Ellen (Supinger) Hudson, Harrison Junior Supinger, Jack Donald Supinger, and Mary Lou (Supinger) Applegate. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Joan Draving of Covington. They have been married for 54 years. She survives along with their children, Robert and Penny (Supinger) Shoffner of Sidney, Michael and Shirley Supinger of Russia, Chris and Kris Supinger of Covington, John and Jennefer

(Supinger) Brazier of Miamisb u r g ; grandchildren, Mark Shoffner of Piqua, Stacy (Shoffner) Davis, Stephanie Shoffner of Sidney, Brandon Supinger of Piqua, Bethany (Supinger) Meyer, Hayley Supinger, Carly Supinger of Russia, Laura Supinger, Aaron Supinger of Covington; great-grandchildren, Ella Meyer, Adalia Meyer of Russia, Thomas Supinger, Elijah Supinger, Madison Trissel, and Blake Trissel of Piqua. Max joined the United States Air Force in November 1951, and was stationed at Ft. Mason, San Francisco, Calif. for nine months then Yerba Buewa Island San Francisco, Calif. for 14 months, and completed his tour of duty with 25 months at Parks Air Force Base, Calif. Upon discharging from the Air Force he returned to Covington and worked at the Westerville Creamery Co., later working at Hobart Brothers Corp. in Troy for several years. Max then worked at Perfecto Inc. in Piqua from where he later retired in 1992. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, 160 N. High St., Covington with Pastor Michael Yingst officiating. Burial will be at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockerfraley.com.

Tri-County Continued from page 1 counties. “We’re extremely appreciative of support that tri-county residents continue to give us,” said executive director Mark McDaniel. “We can continue to do the supportive services that we’ve been doing. And those are important things.” The board serves Shelby, Miami and Darke counties with counseling, 24-hour crisis services, housing, education, advocacy and suicide-prevention programming and criminal justice programs. In Shelby County, the board supports the new Shelby County Counseling Center, SafeHaven Inc. and Shelby County Recovery Inc., and other programs. The breakdown of votes by county was as follows: In Shelby County, the levy received 9,226 affirmative votes and 6,457 negative votes. In Miami County, there were 21,282 votes for and 12,046 votes against the renewal. In Darke County, 10,906 voters approved it and 6,575 voted against it. The following are unofficials results from other Miami County races and

issues from Tuesday’s election: Bradford mayor Dallas Weldy: 157 Jeffrey Wirrig: 121 council Casstown (three open seats) Louis Brown: 60 Thomas Millhouse: 73 Casstown village tax, renewal For: 55 Against: 39 Fletcher council (two open seats) Holly Speck: 82 Robert Williams: 94 Fletcher mayor Danny McEowen: 95 Bonnie Sullenberg: 54 Bradford village income tax For: 155 Against: 127 Fletcher village tax, renewal For: 99 Against: 51 Piqua Board of Education (two open seats) Lori Webster: 5,472 Write-in candidate: 350 (The write-in candidate will be decided once the election is certified Nov. 28.) Newberry Fire levy For: 482 Against: 349 Pleasant Hill-Newton Joint Fire levy For: 726 Against 422

Most school issues rejected COLUMBUS (AP) —Voters rejected more than half the school levies that were on Ohio ballots on Tuesday, making layoffs and other cuts likely in one of the state’s big-city school districts and other school sys-

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Kent Eugene Zimmerman PIQUA — Kent Eugene Zimmerman Sr., 63, departed this life Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at his Piqua residence. He was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Troy to Harold and Betty Zimmerman. He joins his parents in heaven following a valiant struggle with cancer. Kent was a carpenter for many years and worked at various sites of buildings and bridges in the area. Also serving in the U.S. Air Force, Kent served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a cargo master and won the Air Force Commendation medal for his efforts. He attended Tipp City High School and graduated in 1966. One of his favorite joys was as an avid NASCAR fan and also playing cards, Bingo, cooking, and hunting mushrooms. He was liked by all because of his attitude of serving others. He was a friend to everyone he knew. Surviving are his children, Kent E. and Donna

Zimmerof man Covington, Joseph Zimmerman and friend Jennifer of Troy, Gary and Christine Smith of Ft. Knox, Ky., Daniel and Bonnie Smith of Troy, Anthony Smith and friend Afton of Bradford, and daughter, Brandi Smith of Greenville; brothers, Dennis and Peggy Zimmerman of Jefferson City, Mo., Bill and Janel Zimmerman of Casstown and Barry and Jane Zimmerman of Live Oak., Fla. Kent also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Wright State School of Medicine received his body and a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Piqua Senior Housing Complex Party room, located at 316 N. College St., Piqua. Contributions may be made to Hospice or to the donor’s favorite charity. For more information, call (837) 857-9583.

Timmy H. Whittington LUDLOW FALLS — Timmy H. Whittington, 63, of Ludlow Falls, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born April 27, 1948, in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison A. and Ruth Virginia (James) Whittington. He is survived by his wife, Connie S. (Crowell) Whittington; son and daughter-in-law, Tim A. and Delores Whittington of Ludlow Falls; daughter and son-in-law, Randie and Dale Gray of Troy;

grandchildren, Broc Whittington, Macy WhittingRodney Gray, ton, Heather Gray and Stephanie Stewart; five great-grandchildren and a sister, Brenda Streck of Laura. He formerly worked at KMH Systems and enjoyed camping and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St., West Milton. Friends may call from 1011 a.m. Friday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Death notices TROY — Mary Catherine Rozell, 81, of Troy, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Services are pending with Baird Funeral Home, Troy. SIDNEY — Brett Alan Applegate, 51, 104 Brooklyn Ave., Sidney, died at his residence Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. A memorial service will be held Friday at Calvary United Baptist Church in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are being handled by SalmMcGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney. PIQUA — Wayne Studebaker, 56, of 1003 Garbry Road, Piqua, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at his residence. Private services are being provided to his family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua. SIDNEY — Ned Rudolph Logan, 96, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at the Dorothy Love Retirement Center. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Peg and Oliver Amos Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan W. Schriber and Chaplain Keith Matthews officiating. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney.

Buckeye Forror went to be with Cameron on Monday, November 7, 2011. He was loved by the entire Forror family.

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Much colder temps arrive A cold front arrived Wednesday, bringing a major change for our weather. Much colder conditions are expected for today and Friday. There is even the possibility of seeing a snowflake or two later today. Lows in the 20s will be possible by Friday morning. High: 43 Low: 32.

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The public reception for the introduction of the Friends of the Piqua Public Library was held Sunday. Enjoying the event in the lobby of the library are from left to right, Jim Koon and Elizabeth and Mike Gutmann.

CBC tells donors ‘thanks for giving’ Holiday campaign is about gratitude for gift of life DAYTON — Community Blood Center (CBC) is honoring blood donors for the bounty that has enabled so many in need of blood to be alive, well and with their loved ones this Thanksgiving season. This message of appreciation comes in the form of the “Every Drop Counts — Thanks for Giving” tshirt. Beginning Monday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 26 CBC is offering the “Thanks for Giving” Tshirt to everyone who registers to donate blood at all CBC branches and most CBC blood drives. It features a blood drop emblem ablaze in red, yellow and orange against a gray background. Inside the blood drop are images of autumn leaves and — perfect for the Thanksgiving feast — a couple of plump turkeys! The “Thanks for Giving” T-shirt is the latest in a series of CBC fall giveaways that celebrate the dropping temperatures, changing colors and tradition-laden holiday celebrations of autumn in the Midwest. Also in November, the Dayton CBC branch is hosting a drawing for a handmade afghan blanket in Ohio State colors in celebration

of the annual OSU-Michigan game. The winner will be announced Monday, Nov. 21 of “Michigan Week” leading up to “The Game” Nov. 26 in Ann Arbor. A blood drive will be held from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Knights of St John in Piqua, 110 S. Wayne St. Another Miami County drive is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Ludlow Falls Christian Church, 213 Vine St., Ludlow Falls. Blood donation requirements: Donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name. Past CBC donors are also asked to bring their CBC donor ID card. Donors must be at least 16 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.givingblood.org or at CBC branch & blood drive locations), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in good physical health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes blood donor eligibility guidelines periodically. Individuals with eligibility questions are invited to email canidonate@cbccts.org or call 1(800)388-GIVE. Make an appointment at

www.DonorTime.com. Community Blood CenTissue ter/Community Services® is an independent, not-for-profit organization. Community Blood Center provides blood products to 24 hospitals within a 15-county service area in the Miami (Ohio) and Whitewater (Indiana) Valleys. For more information about Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services®, visit www.givingblood.org.

Matthew W. Gearhardt Miami County Auditor LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the schedule of assessments on real property in Miami County, Ohio, as made under the laws of Ohio, has been filed with the Board of Revision of said County and that said Board of Revision has completed its work and has transferred its statement and returns to the County Auditor, and in compliance with said laws, notice is hereby given that the valuations are open for public inspection in the office of the County Auditor, and that any complaints may be filed with the County Auditor on or before March 31, 2012, or on or before the last day to pay the first half installments of taxes, whichever is the later, for tax duplicate year 2011 (December 2011). All complaints will be heard by the Board of Revision after March 31, 2012, in the Miami County Auditor's Office. Respectfully submitted,

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PIQUA — The following events and activities are taking place at Piqua City Schools: • Piqua High School show choir “The Company” had a successful first competition of the season at Central Crossing High School in Grove City on Saturday, Nov. 5. Piqua was awarded first runner up and swept the caption awards during the daytime round winning best choreography, best instrumental combo, best stage crew, best show concept, and tying for best vocal performance. Piqua was also awarded best costume, best male soloist Sam Roth, and the groups outstanding performer was Alex Rohrbaugh. “The Company” competes this weekend in Ada. • Washington Intermediate School held elections for homeroom representatives to the Washington Student Government on Nov. 8. The group, supervised by Angela York, will work with Washington staff members to identify and collaboratively solve problems that exist in the building. Candidates were advised on the qualities that good leaders demonstrate and have authored letters to their homerooms detailing the reasons that each feels that she or he will be a successful representative. • The students at Washington Intermediate received a letter signed by Representative Boehner thanking them for the letters that students wrote to the recently deployed National Guard soldiers of the Bravo Battery. Representative Boehner hailed the students’ efforts, stating that “The support that you have shown to our neighbors in uniform embodies the patriotic spirit of America. The letter will be read to the student body as part of the building’s observance of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11. • The Fall Sports Awards Program will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the Piqua High School auditorium. • On Wednesday, Nov. 16, all district fifth graders and parents interested in attending Glen Helen will be meeting at Wilder Intermediate School at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Representatives of Glen Helen will be present as well as the principals from Wilder, Washington, and Bennett to review this unique learning opportunity available to all PCS fifth graders and to answer questions. Fifth-graders will attend Glen Helen in January or February depending upon the school they attend. • High Street Primary School will hold their Thanksgiving Feast Day on Wednesday, Nov. 16. • On Friday, Nov. 18, Wilder Intermediate fourth-graders will visit French Oil Mill Machinery Company. French Oil will host the tour so that students can see and hear about the importance of career and college readiness in an environment where the skills students are learning are used daily in the production of equipment shipped around the world. • Springcreek Primary School second-graders will perform their Thanksgiving music program at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

Temperature High Yesterday 61 at 4.18 p.m. Low Yesterday 54 at 9:07 a.m. Normal High 55 Normal Low 37 Record High 79 in 1975 Record Low 13 in 1991

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Miami East FFA Student of the Month announced CASSTOWN — The November Miami East FFA Member of the Month is Andrew Kowalak. He is the son of Mark and Gretchen Kowalak of Troy. Kowalak is a sophomore and second year member of the Miami East FFA Chapter. He recently attended the National FFA Convention and is an immense participant of the chapter fundraiser, fruit sales. He is currently practicing for the Food Science and Technology Team. Kowalak’s Supervised Agricultural Experience program consists of Logo Log’s, hand painted wood logs with different designs. Andrew KOWALAK sells his logs to family and friends and also advertizes on various social media. Every month of the school year the Miami East FFA will select a student to be the FFA Member of the Month. The officer team will nominate one student that has been actively involved in the FFA chapter, school and community activities. If selected, the member will be recognized at the monthly FFA meeting, have their picture displayed in the Miami East Ag Room, and will receive a special medallion on celebration of their accomplishment.

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America’s overlooked of our time hile you are at cookouts, they are engaging in shootouts. While you have the day off, they are preparing for another mission. While you are at the pool, they are swimming in their own sweat. While you are complaining about your life, they are fighting to keep it safe. While you lie down at night and cover up under your blankets, they are taking cover in bunkers from crossfire. And while you are enjoying your freedom, they are fighting and dying to secure it When we think of the word “hero,” most of us think of an individual: the greatest thinkers of our past or rebels who risked their lives for what they believed in or persons who shine in the spotlights offered by history books, magazines, newspapers, television, or the Internet. When I think of the word “hero,” I think of the most brave and courageous people of all, our troops, those who serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. On this Veterans Day, I would like to pay tribute to all of those heroes who serve and protect our country. I can remember a couple of years back when I was big into playing paintball on the weekends. My adrenaline would be rushTYLER ELMORE ing, and my nerves were at Guest Columnist their highest when I was out on the paintball battlefield. I was always afraid someone was going to shoot me, afraid someone saw me and I didn’t see him, afraid someone would appear out of the bushes. The worst thing that could happen on that paintball field was maybe a bruise from being shot that would be sore for a week or that I would be eliminated from the game. But in the battlefields overseas, the only elimination that truly exists is death. The advancements in today’s warfare and technology are overwhelming. One wrong move from one of our troops, and his life can be taken instantly. Thinking about this has made me realize how precious and fragile life truly is. Unquestionably, our troops are worthy of our appreciation. They sacrifice life at home and time with their families. Most of all, they sacrifice their own lives. The struggles they face every day and the pain they endure can’t even compare to the troubles in our own lives, and most of us don’t realize how blessed we are. For these reasons the troops of the United States of America are my heroes. As Elmer Davis once said, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”

Tyler Elmore, 19, of Sidney is a student at Edison Community College. He is a 2010 graduate of Sidney High School where he was a National Honor Society member and participated in student government. Elmore works at Perkins Restaurant and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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Candidate Ron Paul, is a true believer said. “I’m here to listen.” ASHUA, N.H. — The For years Ron Paul trees are ablaze with events didn’t attract the cuyellows and reds rious, who were repelled by and, since an early snowfall the true believers, committhe night before, blanketed ted supporters like Robert with white as well. All that Carley, who rose at 3 a.m. to color in southern New drive from Darien, Conn., to Hampshire in mid-autumn, Nashua to present Dr. Paul however, is more than a visual display. It underlines DAVID SHRIBMAN with a cartoon of the candidate. “He has a great face to how mixed up the seasons Columnist caricature — interesting are — how mixed up our eyes, high eyebrows,” Carley politics are — in the final months before the first presidential pri- said. “But I admire his conservative policies. He was prophetic about the econmary. But this is also the season for Ron omy and all the money we wasted in Paul, the iconoclastic Texas congressman Iraq.” Dr. Paul is a political perennial, which who for a quarter century has been railing about government spending, the Fed, ordinarily is a political liability — nothe overextension of American military body wants his name linked with Dennis power, the gold standard and, until re- Kucinich or Harold Stassen. But Dr. Paul cently, has been relegated to the periph- is a perennial with a difference. No longer are he and his views colorful ecery of our politics. Now, Dr. Paul, an obstetrician and centricities. He’s not the only one skeptimidwife to a movement, is suddenly front cal of the Fed, nor the only one worried and center, though not exactly occupying about federal spending. His $2 million ad offensive here — the earliest big TV bang the center of our politics. Which may be why, well before 7:30 on yet — has a simple theme: the changing a recent morning, several hundred of views of his rivals and the consistency of Nashua’s respectables — there were so his own views. He hasn’t adjusted his message to the many gray suits in the ballroom of the Marriott Courtyard that you could have current debate. The current debate has held a Jos. A. Bank trunk show — gath- been bent to his message. “I don’t know whether things have ered in the early chill to hear Dr. Paul talk about interest rates, the perfidy of come my way or not,” he said in an interthe Fed and an economy where the overview. “A lot of mistakes have been made lords are suggesting that “working hard and people are paying new attention to all this overspending.” and saving is wrong.” Today, with the economy still in disHe spoke, too, of the NASDAQ bubble, the housing bubble, the bond bubble — tress and foreign wars causing increasand with every speech (and a barrage of ing distress, a Venn diagram of Dr. Paul’s ads on Granite State television), he is ideas would give a viewer a serious case of vertigo. building a Ron Paul bubble. His position on the Fed intersects that “We spent too much, we ran up a debt, we regulated too much and then we said of Sen. Bernard Sanders, the Vermont sowe can’t handle it all so we’ll depend on cialist. His position on spending interthe Fed,” he said. There wasn’t a set of sects that of the tea party. His position notes in sight, nor in his suit pocket. He’s on foreign intervention intersects those given this riff for decades. “We continue of some conservative Republicans and to spend, the deficit has exploded, we liberal Democrats. And he sees allies in continued to borrow and we continue to Occupy Wall Street. “The street demonstrations are symtax — and we wonder why we haven’t bols of our problems,” he said in the inhad a recovery.” This is not a message that is alien to terview. “It’s now important that all that this terrain. Long before some of the energy be channeled in the right way. A members of the Greater Nashua Cham- lot of those people are skeptical of the ber of Commerce came of age politically, Fed. But some of them want to penalize New Hampshire politicians, especially anybody’s who’s successful. That’s not Gov. Meldrim Thomson Jr., who presided the way to go.” All those intersections explain why he in Concord from 1973 to 1979, spoke in an idiom much like Dr. Paul’s. He was the was asked here by a woman who’s an oforiginal voice for original intent in this ficer in the National Guard whether he’d state, the leading critic of the United Na- withdraw American troops from tions, the most vocal opponent of taxes. Afghanistan (his answer: “Just come So if the Paul message of “freedom and home”) and by a man who described himprosperity” is to flourish anywhere, this self as a carpenter, wilderness guide, teacher and novelist whether the Fed is the place — and this is the time. “He reminds us that the government was “a cabal of international bankers” has a limited role, not an expansive role,” (Dr. Paul: “We can get rid of it by consaid Ovide Lamontagne, unsuccessful gressional action”). Listen to the heart of the Paul mesRepublican gubernatorial candidate here in 1996 and a candidate again in 2012. sage: “The Constitution is to protect indiLamontagne is not committed to any presidential candidate, but he regards viduals’ rights to make their own the Paul candidacy as “a statement of choices,” he said. “We have accepted this idea that the government can be so big empowerment, not powerlessness.” Nobody is predicting that Dr. Paul will that it can bankrupt our economy and prevail in January’s primary. Former endanger our liberties. We have to decide Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has what the role of government should be.” Every one of those sentences could be roots too deep in this region and is in too strong a position, at least right now. But spoken in 2012 by any number of Repubthe Nashua crowd wasn’t only full of the lican candidates. Dr. Paul is running for more than presconverted. It was crowded, too, with the ident. He is running to make his ideas curious. One of them was Bob Hallowell, pres- part of the mainstream debate. He’ll ident of the Nashua School Board, so far likely lose the first campaign. He’s aluncommitted to any candidate. He’s ready won the second. thinking about Dr. Paul because he’s “the David M. Shribman is executive edionly one who got the financial crisis right.” Another was Davi Peters, a tor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and is Nashua attorney. “I’m just curious,” she a veteran political correspondent.

To the Editor: Friday is Veterans Day. Please take the time to thank a family member, friend or neighbor who served or are currently serving our country. If you pass a person on the street wearing a hat stating they are a veteran thank them for their service. I try to make an effort to do this every day and it can be very rewarding. Sometimes the look on the face of a vet receiving thanks is priceless. I am personally very fond of orld War II vets because I am a World War II buff and collector. I have a restored World War II Dodge one and a half ton truck that I like to use to honor vets any way I can. More and more on a daily basis, World War II veterans tours of duty in this life are ending at a rate faster than their comrades were dying during the war, so time is running out for you to thank them and perhaps to encourage them to tell you their story. Trust me, it can be very rewarding. Thank you vets! —Mike Haines Piqua

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of sudden Heavy D leaves lasting Sting disinheritance leaves final lyric: ‘BE INSPIRED!’ grandchild hurt DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was as if Heavy D knew that it would be his last tweet. The self-proclaimed “overweight lover” of hip hop, who became one of rap’s top hit makers with his charming combination of humor and positivity, enthusiastically told his Twitter followers Tuesday morning to “BE INSPIRED!” He later collapsed outside his Beverly Hills home following a shopping trip, unable to breathe, before he was transported to a nearby hospital where he died. He was 44. Detectives found no signs of foul play and believe his death was medically related, said police Lt. Mark Rosen. “BE INSPIRED!” was typical of the positive tweets Heavy D would send, and as his final tweet, it was fitting for the life that Heavy D lived. The Jamaica-born rap-

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In this Oct. 1, photo, rapper Heavy D, also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, performs during the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta. A representative confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 8, that the singer and former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz died. He was 44. per, who grew up in New York, became one of the genre’s most integral stars in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as it relied on new voices and star power to fuel its phenomenal growth in the mainstream. Heavy D and his crew — Heavy D and the Boyz — unabashedly

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burst onto the rap scene in 1987 with their debut album “Living Large.” The deep-voiced rapper’s earliest hit, “The Overweight Lover’s in the House,” played up his hefty frame. But while that nickname would stick, his weight did not become his shtick like the Fat Boys. What drew people to his music was his singular style celebrating an easygoing, party vibe — sometimes humorous, sometimes inspiring and usually positive. Combined with the fusion of the “New Jack Complete the Swing” musical style, grid so every row, Heavy D was a constant column and 3 x 3 on the charts, presence box contains and a go-to figure for sevevery digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. eral performers. He collaborated with Michael WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION Jackson on the 1991 single “Jam,” rapped with a young Notorious B.I.G. in 1993 on “A Buncha N—— -” and dueted with B.B. King on the 1997 tune “Keep It Coming.” Heavy D, who was

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never afraid to bust a move or perform as a character, also found success on the screen. He created the theme songs for the sketch comedy shows “In Living Color” and “MADtv” and acted on such TV shows as “Boston Public,” ”The Tracy Morgan Show” and “Law & Order: SVU,” as well as in the films “Life,” ”Step Up” and most recently “Tower Heist.” While switching between acting and performing in the late 1990s, Heavy D wasn’t as musically successful with his later Boyz-free albums. He attempted a reggae-fueled comeback in 2008 with the album “Vibes,” which didn’t contain any rapping, before he returned to his lyrical roots on his most recent effort, “Love Opus,” which was released in September. A lighter Heavy D — coming in at apparently 135 pounds less than his former weight — returned to the stage for a pair of energetic performances last month. He delivered a medley of past hits at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, and joined La Toya Jackson on stage for a rendition of “Jam” at the tribute concert for Michael Jackson in Cardiff, Wales. The impact of Heavy D’s inspiration was omnipresent Tuesday among the hip-hop community on Twitter. His sudden death prompted “Law & Order” actor and rapper Ice T to remind everyone to “stop for a second, take a breath and realize how lucky you are to be alive,” while reminding MC Hammer that Heavy D was always “part of what’s good about the world.”

■ Contract Bridge — By Steve Becker

It all adds up

Information provided by the opposing bidding often points the way to the winning line of play. Sometimes, though, it is necessary to dig very deeply for the vital clues needed to get home

safely. Consider this deal where South reached four hearts on the bidding shown and West led the ten of clubs. East won with the king and shifted to the queen of diamonds, taken by dummy’s ace. Declarer then cashed the K-A of hearts. When West showed out, South had to go down one, losing two clubs, a diamond and a heart. Dummy’s jack of clubs later provided a discard for South’s losing spade. Declarer’s play of the K-A of hearts was in keeping with standard procedure when holding nine cards of a suit missing the queen, but it was

clearly wrong on this occasion. South had enough information from the bidding to know that East was virtually certain to hold the Q-x-x of hearts! First, it was certainly reasonable to assume that West had four clubs for his raise to three clubs. This meant that East’s one-club opening was based on a threecard suit. If this was true, it was impossible for East to hold only two hearts, since that would leave

him with eight cards in spades and diamonds. If he held five cards in either suit, he would have opened the bidding in that suit, while if he was 4-4 in spades and diamonds, he would have opened with one diamond (or, possibly, one spade). East’s hand pattern was therefore very likely to be 4-3-3-3, making the second-round heart finesse mandatory. Tomorrow: quiz.

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DEAR ABBY: I am in a happy and healthy longterm relationship. Since neither of us wants kids, we don’t feel the need to marry. Because I don’t want children, my grandmother has decided I don’t deserve any inheritance. She has rewritten her will, leaving everything to my younger cousin who is the only grandchild likely to have children. It makes me feel awful, as though I am not worthy in her eyes because of my choice. It isn’t about the money, Abby. My feelings are hurt because my grandmother can’t accept me without a child. Is there a way to broach the subject without sounding like I’m just after her money? — DISINHERITED GRANDCHILD IN COLORADO

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what I did before I met my husband: When I was feeling down, I’d ask a friend for a hug, a willing ear and some reassurance. I can’t imagine anyone refusing. At some point everyone needs what you’re asking for. Other ways to combat the blues include staying occupied with hobbies that interest you, socializing with friends and getting regular exercise. If readers would like to chime in and share what they do, I’ll be glad to pass along their DEAR DISINHER- suggestions. ITED: How do you know DEAR ABBY: My husyou have been written out of your grandmother’s band and I stopped at a will? Did she tell you or did rest stop to use the faciliyou hear it from someone ties. I noticed a man with a little girl who appeared to else? It would not be con- be about 3 years old go into frontational to tell your the men’s bathroom. I grandmother you were wanted to ask if he would hurt when you heard the like me to take the child news because it made you into the women’s bathroom feel “less than.” The deci- while he waited outside sion whether or not to have the door for me to return a child is a personal one, her to him, however I hesand couples who don’t itated and didn’t do it. When my husband came want to be parents are likely to make less than back to the car I asked him what the child encounwonderful ones. Your grandmother may tered in the men’s bathor may not have changed room. He said she had to her will because of your pass by the urinals with choice, but it’s also possible the men urinating. I felt that she would like her as- terrible for not speaking sets to be passed down to up. Would it have been grandchildren and beyond. You’ll never know unless wrong to volunteer to take the little girl into the you ask. women’s bathroom? PerDEAR ABBY: What haps I’m too sensitive to does someone who is an matters like this, but I older adult do when she haven’t seen it addressed needs to be held and lis- anywhere. — CONCERNED IN tened to, and when she has FLORIDA no one to do this with her? I’m sure I’m not the only DEAR CONCERNED: woman who has found herself in this situation. What What the child encoundo others do when this is tered when her father took needed? Sometimes I just her into the men’s bathneed to be held, listened to room was probably a line of men with their backs to and reassured. — IOWA READER her, and I assume he took her into the stall toilet. DEAR READER: The However, it would have need for human contact is been kind of you to volunpart of the human condi- teer, and probably very tion, and I can tell you much appreciated.

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TROY — The Troy Church of the Nazarene, West State Route 55 and Barnhart Road, will host its 18th annual holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. More than 45 area crafters will display craft items, fall and decorations, Christmas baked goods and gift items. Lunch with homemade desserts will be served all day. Free parking and door prizes.

Saturday. For a homemade chicken and homemade beef and noodle dinner. The menu will also include mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, slaw, and dinner rolls. The cost is adults $6.50 and children under 12 years of age $4.50. Tickets can be purchased at the church and available at the door. St. Paul’s Friendship Circle will be hosting a bake sale featuring a variety of sweet delights to have with your meal or take home to enjoy later.

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PIQUA —Tickets are on sale now for the ever popular “It’s A Wonderful Life — the Musical.” This beloved classic and full scale musical is being presented by the Grace Church Theatre in Piqua. The cast of adults and children, as well as a full orchestra will be sure to make your Christmas complete with their presentation of this seasonal favorite. The event is being catered by Mrs. B’s Catering Dinner Theatre shows are $25 for dinner and show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 3 and Dec. 9. A matinee show only presentation will be at 4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 4. Matinee tickets are $8 for students K-12 and $12 for adults. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at the Grace Church website, www.pgumc.com, or at the church office, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p. m. Monday-Friday.

COVINGTON — The Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the Covington Ministerial Association is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 23, in the sanctuary of the United Church of Christ at 115 N. Pearl St. A combined choir practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving meal will be offered, at no charge, beginning at 5 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. in the UCC Dining Hall. This meal is offered in love and friendship, free of charge, by the Church of the Brethren, Covington Presbyterian, Friendship Community, Old German Baptist-New Conference, Turkey Trot to St. John’s Lutheran, St. take place Teresa’s Catholic Church, FLETCHER — The Stillwater Community third annual Fletcher Church and the United UMC Turkey Trot will be Church of Christ. held Thanksgiving mornThe public is invited. ing beginning at 8 a.m. There will be two Christmas bazaar routes: a 5k route that set at church loops out of town and back and a shorter route that COVINGTON — St. remains inside the village Teresa Catholic Church is limits. hosting a Christmas Dogs are welcome as Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2:30 long as you clean up after p.m. Saturday. them. Arrive a little early Highlights of the bazaar to pick up a route map and will be a quilt and homejoin us at the coffee bar made crafts raffle. Also when you have completed there will be outside venyour route. Cost: Bring a

Public invited to church dinner PIQUA — The public is invited to St Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, 500 N. Downing St., Piqua, from 4-7 p.m.

dors and crafters who will offer an array of holiday gifts and decorations. There also will be a bake sale. St. Teresa Catholic Church is located at 6925 W. U.S. Route 36, Covington.

Local church celebrates anniversary PIQUA — The Piqua Civic Band’s annual Christmas Concert will be hosted by Piqua Baptist Church in celebration of the Church’s 200 year anniversary at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The Piqua Civic Band has been a community favorite in ushering the Yule Time Season since performance of the first Christmas concert in 1983, at Greene Street United Methodist Church. A Civic Band Christmas Concert was the idea of Robert M. Hance Jr., band director and Kenneth McMaken, president of the Piqua Musicians Association. The band has performed summer concerts annually at Fountain Park since 1933, and was a high light of Piqua’s Sept. 11 National Event Celebration.

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donation for the food pantry. If you would like an official T-shirt, see Jacque (430-7204) or Mike Bolton (409-7204).

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TROY — “Bargains Galore” is the theme for the November luncheon of the Troy-Tipp Women’s Connection. The group will meet at the Troy Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday. The feature will be “Auction.” Music will be presented by Diana Wright and daughters from New Carlisle and the speaker is Bess Stetler from Goshen, Ind. speaking on “Journey to Find Joy.” A complimentary nursery will be provided if requested and will be located at the Nazarene Church on State Route 55 near I-75. All ladies are invited to attend the luncheon at the Troy Country Club. Reservations must be made by Saturday, Nov. 12 , by calling Nancy at 339-7859 or Joan at 335-3001. Women’s Connection’s are affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. There are no dues for membership and all ladies are welcome to enjoy a relaxing time out.

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PIQUA — Cyrene A.M.E. Church, 227 W. Ash St., Piqua, will host its 4th annual Veterans Observance at 2 p.m. Saturday. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. LeRoy Community Cothran, pastor of the dinner to be held United Missionary Baptist Church, retired, U.S. COVINGTON — The Air Force. Community Thanksgiving The public is invited to Service, sponsored by the attend. Covington Ministerial Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the sanctuary of the United Church of Christ at 115 N. Pearl St., with a combined choir practice at 6:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving Meal will be offered, at no charge, beginning at 5 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. in the UCC Dining Hall. This meal is offered in love and WHOLESALE CARPET OUTLET friendship, free of charge, WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Largest In-Stock Showroom in Darke Co. by the Church of the FREE ESTIMATES Brethren, Covington Pres937-447-4265 OR 937-447-7445 301 E. Main, Gettysburg byterian, Frieden’s Friendship Lutheran, Community, Old German

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BY HANNAH GOODWIN Staff Writer This past weekend, the Piqua High School competed at the Mid-States Band Association Championship. The competition was at King’s High School. This was Piqua’s last band competition for the year. King’s High School won grand champion out of all 15 bands. The other bands who performed where Olentangy Liberty, Connor, Waynesville, Dixie Heights, New Palestine, Worthington Kilbourne, Walnut Hills, Lebanon, Western Brown, Talawada, Westerville North, Barren County, and Bedford North Lawrence High School. “The quality at the competition was really tough. The quality in our class is really high, “said Piqua Band Director Mitch Mahaney. According to Mahaney, the band piqued at just the right time. “At a couple competitions we placed in 3rd, and a couple others we haven’t placed at all,” Mahaney said. Despite the fact that the band had its let downs throughout the year, Mahaney said that the band has improved immensely. Unfortunately, Piqua placed in the bottom 50 percent in this last competition for the year. Hopefully, the band will keep up the good work and continue to improve even though marching band season is over. The band is currently working on songs for pep band.

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BY MAKYLIE KILLIAN Staff Writer On Nov. 11, Dustin Hornbeck and Troy Ouhl will be taking the AP Government and the ONU History classes to Ohio Northern University for Social Studies Day. They will be leaving at 9 a.m. and returning around 2:30 p.m. The Department of History, Politics, and Justice combined with The Getty College of Arts and Sciences are hosting the Social Studies Day events. The event is funded by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council. When students arrive early at ONU, they will begin to listen to speakers at 9 in the

morning, starting with Dr. Robert Alexander who will be lecturing on the importance of “Interest Groups in American Politics.” Around 10 a.m., Professor Raymond Schuck, will be speaking “Protest Music in America.” Following Schuck at 11 a.m., will be Dr. John Lomax, who will be explaining the “Ideas of the Crusades.” Later in the afternoon around 12:30, Dr. Robert Waters will tell the history of “The Cold War in the Caribbean,” and around 1:30, Dr. Jimmy Wilson will be giving a lesson on “Integrating GIS into the High School Classroom.” The idea for the class trip

came from history teacher Hornbeck, who introduced it to Ouhl another social studies teacher here at the PHS. Government teacher Ouhl hopes that the speakers give much information about interest groups because he would like for his students to gain “different perspectives on lobbyist groups.” “Along with an opportunity to learn in a college setting outside of the classroom,” said Ouhl, “this trip gives students an opportunity to represent the Piqua High School, and gives them an opportunity to focus on 21st century educational goals of collaborative learning.”

Foreign exchange student transfers to PHS BY SUMMER LITTLEJOHN Staff Writer Ha Nguyen, or better known as Misa, which means Summer in English, came from Danang, Vietnam, to United the States this year and MISA

transferred to Piqua High School as a senior. She is 18 years old, living with her parents and three sisters. Misa, who is oldest of the sisters, said she really likes America, that “the life is comfortable” and that it feels good to live here. Misa said she likes the kids and teachers at Piqua High School, “especially Westfall,” because she said that he likes to “goof around with her.” Misa said she enjoys the opportunity to study, likes mathematics, and aspires to become a

dentist in the United States. During her free time she plays the guitar, is currently enrolled in Woman's Chorus and plays acoustic for Marching Band. Tom Westfall, who is in charge of all of the choirs and musicals, said “She has a wonderful personality and is a bright spot in our daily Woman’s Chorus.” He said she also is an accomplished musician, ranging from piano to guitar and singing, and also is a competitive ballroom dancer.

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McDonald’s Student of the Week BY ISAAC HALE Staff Writer The McDonald's Student of the Week for the week of Nov. 7 is freshman Rebekah Wiles. She lives in Piqua with her parents Jackie and Larry Wiles. Wiles was nominated by Matt Siefker because she was simply, “Polite, respectful, and responsible.” Siefker stated that Wiles, “Contributes to class discussion.” Upon finishing high school Wiles plans to attend college and pursue physical therapy, preferably at Taylor University or Notre Dame. Wiles participates in the high school track team among other extra circulars. She also is a member of student council and helped plan homecoming. In her free time Wiles enjoys playing with her hair and composing outfits, playing with her cats, and competing against her father and sister in games of basketball.

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BY AMY WATERCUTTER Monday, Oct. 24, was a day of learning and insight for the freshmen of Lehman as they attended the T.U.G.S program. The Teen Understanding Growth Seminar is put on by the Lehman S.A.A.C. club (Substance Abuse Advisory Committee). Members of SAAC this year include sophomores Mitchell Kirtley, Jacob Haller, and Sarah Cabe; juniors Katie Rossman, Michael Jacob, Ellie Waldsmith, Emilee Profitt, John Copella, Samantha Neumeier, Millie Wildenhaus, and Mitchell Bosse; and seniors Katie Williams, Colleen Kinninger, Dan Sehlhorst, Emily Pax, Paxton Hatcher, Sarah Davidson, Meghan Bennett, Dan Deafenbaugh, and Kerri Josefovsky. “The purpose of TUGS is to teach the freshmen the importance of chastity and prayer in their lives, and to have the opportunity to teach them the importance of abstaining from drug and alcohol abuse, sexting, and bullying,” said Tracy Hall, adviser of SAAC. The day was filled with different activities, such as ‘small talks’ among the students, discussions from the senior guys and senior girls, and two different speakers. Hall said that this was one of the best years she has experienced so far. “I think this was one of the best years because of the speakers that we had, which consisted of Father Hess, Kevin Schulze, Officer Lee, and Father Martin.” Freshman Ellie Sargent said, “My favorite part of the day was when Kevin told us his story and sang us a song.” “TUGS was an amazing day; we had a lot of fun playing games and discussing different issues that are big for high schoolers. One of the speakers, Kevin Schulze, was particularly awesome. He got the interest of everyone and his story taught us a lot about what a loving relationship is. I got a lot out of it as a senior, and I would say that it was a very positive experience for the freshman class as well,” said Sehlhorst. The day was definitely a success as upperclassmen, as well as freshmen, learned and grew throughout the seminar.

BY MARIA YANNUCCI Lehman students may have noticed a new addition to Tracy Hall’s classroom. It is an energy bicycle owned by DP&L (Dayton Power & Light) and given to Lehman High School to house for usage by northern area schools. Hall explains, “It will serve as a learning opportunity for Lehman students by demonstrating energy conversions and practicing energy efficiency.” In using the bike, students experience the phenomenon of their energy being transferred to various other types of energy, such as thermal and radiant energy. It also demonstrates the different energy consumption levels between incandescent, LED and white light bulbs. The energy bike could be utilized in any of our science courses, mainly physics, because it is a perfect tool to illustrate how energy is stored. The energy bike will also be used in various science fair projects and Lehman’s Ohio Energy Project. The bike will also be loaned to other schools in the area to accomplish similar tasks and demonstrations. For more information on the energy bicycle and its functions, go to www.paddison@ohioenergy.org.

BY LEXIE FRONING Every year, the students of Lehman fill the hallways dressed in a costume of their choice for Halloween. From senior to freshman, almost everyone welcomes the change from the everyday uniform to a more festive attire. Some students coordinate with their friends for group fun, but others show their individualistic sides. In past years, students have always had their opinion of whose costume was the best, but for the first time there was a competition. The journalism class voted for the best student’s or group’s costume from each grade. The freshmen class winners were Andrew Lamphar and Travis Thornton, who sported track suits, gelled hair, sunglasses, and headbands. These boys dressed up as the well known Vinny and Pauly D of the TV show Jersey Shore. The sophomore best dressed was Alia Whitney, who wore an array of peacock feathers so well that she could have been mistaken for the actual bird. Michael Jacob took the win for the junior class in a homemade giant iron. And finally, the senior winners were Colleen Kinninger, Kandis Sargeant, Nicole Larger, and David Freytag. Kinninger, Sargeant, and Larger all dressed up as minions from the movie “Despicable Me,” a senior class joke representing Mr. Schmiesing’s children, while Freytag wore a red tie, grey shirt, black dress pants, and glasses, the signature outfit of Mr. Schmiesing himself. Senior Amy Watercutter said, “All the costumes were really good this year; it was hard to decide.”

What an honor BY NICK BOSHONEK Being in the National Honor Society is a big deal. Members must be highly qualified for this club and be well-rounded people. What is National Honor Society? It is an organization that recognizes outstanding high school students who are academically impeccable, very involved in their community, and have great character. Lehman’s NHS is advised by Pam Wendel, chairperson of the Math Department. To be in NHS, a student must meet many requirements. The first requirement, to even be considered, is to for the student to have at least an 88 percent average from the previous semester. If you have at least an 88 percent average, you then receive an activity form from Mrs. Wendel. You get points for every extracurricular activity, club, music group, or team in which you participate. Involvement in service projects, community and church also counts. If the student scores enough activity points, he or she is then evaluated by the faculty in character and leadership. The final score of grade average plus activity points plus the teachers’ combined ratings determines who will be selected for NHS. This year’s NHS tapping ceremony will take place on Nov. 22.

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COVINGTON — The following students have been named to the Covington Middle School’s Achievement Rolls for the first quarter of the 2011/12 school year: Principal’s List First Quarter: • 6th Grade — Sarabeth Anderson, Deborah Burns, Emily Clark, Mason Dilley, Ryan Gengler, Cade Harshbarger, Spencer Hogue, Dylan Kelly, Breanna Kimmel, Victoria Lyle, Braden Miller, Bryan Miller, Joseph Schmelzer • 7th Grade — Kenny Atkinson, Emily Cordonnier, Anna Dunn, Adam Lefeld, Branden Robinson, Kara Schaffer, Savanna FOR PHOTO REPRINTS, GO TO WWW.DAILYCALL.COM MIKE ULLERY/STAFF PHOTOS Schaurer, Jesse Wall Piqua Junior High eighth-grade Character Education Students for the Month of • 8th Grade — Logan October shown above include: front row l-r, Zoe Grunkemeyer, Derrick Gullett, Fields, Kristopher GibKatie Haines, Collin Cox and Thomas Baher. Back row, l-r, Jenna Smith, Cameron boney, Chace Hinnegan, Hill, Tyeal Booker, Tommy Blake and Mariah Killian. The character trait for October was responsibility. Seventh-grade Character Education Students of the Month for October include, front row, l-r, Eli Broom, Jennifer Tellez, Rachel Lamarr, Ross Geuy and Dante Kemp. Back row, l-r, Katie Evans, Greg Reyes, Kylsey Abbott, Ash Kolsky, Autumn Snow and Stephanie Schafer.

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man, Triston Francis, Jenna Hagan, Natalie Jones, Matthew Kuether, Derek McCool, Brooklyn Meyer, Kristen Meyer, Trevor Miller, Jennifer Ozanich, Kailyn Pond, Anne Randall, Sarah Retz, Haley Rosengarten, Joshua Sowers, Deven Taylor, Kodie Taylor, Hope Thomas, Deron White, Rachel York, Brandi Young • 8th Grade —Karissa Allen, Zachary Barnes, Sydney Blanton, Austin Brown, Michael Cox, Brooke Gostomsky, Cooper Hand, Zachary Hasting, Lydia Millhouse, Erin Olson, Meghan Parker, Arianna Richards, Coleman Ryan, Connor Ryan, Skyler Soakie, Shane Straw, Jared Williams, Levi Winn, Nicole Zeitz.

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Voter Greg Flanagan of Cleveland who had just voted, said he was bitten when he went to the aid of a campaign worker who was in an argument with an election employee over a sign posted near the polls on Tuesday at the polling station located at Gloria Dei Luther Church on Memphis Avenue.

Poll worker jailed after biting claim BY THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press CLEVELAND — A poll worker suspected of trying to bite off the nose of a voter during an Election Day argument surrendered to sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday. James N. Williams turned himself in at the Justice Center, which houses police headquarters and the courts, and was jailed to await possible charges, police spokesman Sgt. Sammy Morris said. The case was investigated as a suspected felonious assault. Williams, 53, is accused of trying to bite off the nose of a voter who helped a campaign volunteer in an argument over signs posted near a Cleveland polling place on Tuesday. The head-butting and nose-biting landed voter Greg Flanagan, 49, in a

hospital for treatment, authorities said, and he was still feeling dizzy hours after his release. “I’m glad that he turned himself in because that’s the first right decision he’s made in the last 24 hours,” Flanagan said after hearing of Williams’ surrender. Williams, of Cleveland, was an Election Day rover, checking for voting problems. The elections board said he had a clean record in eight elections since 2006 but won’t be rehired. There’s no listed home phone number for Williams, and he couldn’t be contacted in jail. The police incident report said Flanagan tried to intervene in an argument about whether a campaign sign was too close to the polling place. “Measure the distance if you are concerned, and don’t be an ass,” Flanagan said, according to the police report.

NEW YORK — Trouble on two fronts in the European debt crisis sent American stocks tumbling Wednesday to their biggest loss since the rocky trading of last summer. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 400 points. Stocks were down from the opening bell after borrowing costs in Italy spiked to dangerous levels, a sign that investors are losing faith in Italy’s ability to repay its national debt. “Italy is potentially too big to bail out, but that’s the problem,” said Ryan Detrick, senior technical strategist at Schaeffer’s In-

vestment Research. “It’s spiraling out, and the question is now, how do you fix it?” In Greece, meanwhile, power-sharing talks aimed at avoiding a default broke down in chaos. The Italian economy is more than six times larger than that of Greece, which so far has been the center of the continent’s debt problem. American investors are worried that the consequences from Europe could include a freeze in lending, the disintegration of the euro currency or a bruising recession that would hurt the U.S. They sold stocks as a result. The Dow finished down 389.24 points, at 11,780.94. “The market loves a quick solution, and we’re obviously not getting one,” said Mark Lehmann, director of equities of JMP Se-

curities. The slide in stocks was broad: Only a single stock in the Standard & Poor’s 500, Best Buy, finished higher for the day. Financial companies were among the hardest hit because they would suffer first if Europe’s debt problem spins out of control. Morgan Stanley stock plunged 8 percent and Goldman Sachs 7 percent. In regulatory filings last week, Morgan Stanley reported it had $1.8 billion in liabilities related to Italy, and Goldman said it had $28 billion related to all of Europe. Markets fear that a chaotic default by Greece would lead to huge losses for European banks. That could cause a global lending freeze similar to what happened after the investment house Lehman Brothers fell in 2008.

In Italy, where the crisis is only beginning, the country’s borrowing rate has skyrocketed to a level that is widely considered to be unsustainable. The higher rates will make it far more difficult and expensive for Italy to roll over its debts. It has over $400 billion to raise in 2012 alone. Italy’s total economy is about $2 trillion. The 389-point decline for the Dow was the worst since Sept. 22. The S&P 500 closed down 46.82 points at 1,229.10. The S&P, the broadest major stock index, declined 3.7 percent, its worst day since Aug. 18. Over the summer, swings of 3 or 4 percent a day for the stock market were common. Investors were focused on a debt showdown in Washington and fear of a second recession.

Dems hope of union law defeat will lead to gains in 2012 election Party buoyed by Tuesday’s results COLUMBUS (AP) — Buoyed by voters’ overwhelming rejection of a Republican-backed union law, Ohio Democrats are looking to capitalize on support from some labor groups that have traditionally favored GOP candidates as their focus shifts to next year’s races and efforts to repeal early voting changes and throw out a new congressional map. Voters on Tuesday handily rejected a state law limiting the bargaining abilities of more than 350,000 teachers, firefight-

ers, police officers and other public workers. More than 61 percent voted against the measure, known as Senate Bill 5 in the Legislature and Issue 2 on the ballot. Ohio Democratic Party chairman Chris Redfern told reporters Wednesday the party wants to cultivate the relationships it has built with independent and Republican voters who joined with Democrats to reject the union law. “Senate Bill 5 is dead,” Redfern said. “The groundswell of activism it generated lives on and will

carry over into the 2012 cycle.” If Democrats are able to maintain those relationships, it could boost their efforts to get Ohio voters next year to overturn a Republican-pushed law to shorten the state’s early voting window and reject the GOP’s newly drawn map of congressional districts. One Democratic congresswoman said Wednesday she wasn’t certain whether labor’s victory would necessarily give her party an edge in 2012. “Quite frankly, I’m not so sure that one has anything to do with the other,”

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Full Time Cashiers/Shift Managers - $10.50/Hr (+$4.00/Hr when managing store) Hiring Event For our Greenville, Sidney and Piqua, OH stores Wednesday, November 16th 7am-10am & 4pm-7pm At ALDI Foods 1243 E. Ash Street Suite 100 Piqua, OH 45356 Benefits: Higher Wages Major medical, vision and dental insurance Generous vacation time Paid holidays 401 (k)

Part Time Cashiers - $10.50/Hr It takes a unique person. Someone who’s dedicated. Who excels in a supported, team- oriented environment. And is ready to do what it takes to earn the rewards – like higher wages, generous vacation time, and great benefits – that come from a successful career at ALDI. With more than 30 years in the industry, we are the leading select-assortment grocer and one of the largest food retailers in the world, with over 4,000 locations.

Visit ALDI.us/storejobs for more information Requirements: High school diploma/GED Must be available to work anytime between 6am-11pm Retail experience preferred Drug screening/background check The ability to lift 45 pounds Aldi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.

Safety Manager Opening Plastipak Packaging, Inc is a leader in the rigid plastic container industry, with numerous high speed manufacturing facilities in the United States, South America and Europe. As one of the largest blow molders in North America, Plastipak has a strong tradition of continued growth and competitiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Makes studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Participates in the investigation of all accidents, injuries, property damage incidents, and near miss incidents. Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment and implementation of safety programs. Facilitates, audits, and inspects to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventive measures where indicated. Maintain and lead safety teams on all shifts in all areas. Compiles and submits reports required by regulatory agencies. Coordinate safety related training. Oversees the administration of loss prevention and control programs and works with insurance carrier in the facilitation of such program.

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Plastipak is pleased to announce an opening for a Safety Manager at our Jackson Center facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and supporting company environmental, health and safety system.

Holiday Cash

Remember your 4-legged or fine-feathered friend in full color this Holiday Season in all three I-75 Newspapers (Sidney Daily News, Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call)!

CNC MACHINISTS

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

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Environmental Health & Safety or related field; and/or three to five years related experience. In depth knowledge of OSHA/EPA compliance and environmental protection.

Available ONLY by calling

877-844-8385

Plastipak offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, 401(k) matching and more.

Apply at: www.plastipak.com/careers. Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2234328

Published: December 15 • Deadline: December 6

“Sami Sue”

* Limit of one pet per advertisement

CAUTION

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245 Manufacturing/Trade

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(937)778-8563

105 Announcements

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

Contact HR Associates today!

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For interview call Brandon: (937)270-0317

~DEPENDABLE~ Home Health Aides

RECEPTIONIST looking for part time receptionist for Piqua medical office. We are using electronic medical records. Good compensation. Send reply to: Box 846 c/o Sidney Daily News PO Box 4099 Sidney, Ohio 45365

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QUALIFICATIONS: *HS Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. *2-3 Years sales experience *Enjoy fast-paced environment *Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills critical

Retired persons encouraged to apply.

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

Previous applicants need not apply.

235 General RETAIL GREETER

POLICY: Please Check Your Ad The 1st Day. It Is The Advertiser’s Responsibility To Report Errors Immediately. Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

Needed in Miami County. Must have High school diploma or GED, have 2 good job references, and be career oriented. STNA or 1 year experience a must. Every other weekend required.

Submit resume to: AMS 330 Canal St. Sidney, Oh 45365

DUTIES: -Maintain/ grow/ monitor account base, progress/ development -Renew/ build relationships with past buyers and new clients -Achieve up-sell/ crosssell targets -Maintain daily outbound call average -Achieve bi-weekly and quarterly goals -Participate in 3 week training

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

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Repairing Industrial Equipment, mechanical/ electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic/ pneumatic repair (PLCs) required. *Minimum 2 years experience.

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All Display Ads: 2 Days Prior Liners For:

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Mail form, photo and payment to: Sidney Daily News, Attn: Santa Paws, PO Box 4099, Sidney, OH 45365

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100 - Announcement

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

Thursday, November 10, 2011

245 Manufacturing/Trade

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

500 - Merchandise

305 Apartment

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, AKC, Shots, wormed. 2 Males, 2 Females, $350, www.familygoldenretr ievers.com. g_ben_lee@hotmail.com. (937)423-2939.

SECURITY OFFICER Local company seeking full-time Security Officer. Primarily 3rd shift, 1+ years experience required. Must have knowledge of alarm systems and CCTV operation. Must pass background check and drug test. Please call (937)332-3071 if no answer leave message

255 Professional FISCAL OFFICER, Part Time, 10-15 hours per week, salary commensurate with experience. Bachelor’s in accounting or business and 3 years of experience preferred. Job duties include: accounting, budgeting, payroll, records retention, and the preparation of reports. Submit your resume and 3 professional references, by 11/15/11, 2011, to: Tipp City Public Library, 11 E Main Street, Tipp City OH 45371. Tipp City Public Library. tcpl.director@yahoo.com. (937)667-3826.

260 Restaurant

545 Firewood/Fuel TROY, 1 & 2 Bedrooms, appliances, CA, water, trash paid, $425 & $525 month. $200 Deposit Special! (937)673-1821 TROY, 1 bedroom upstairs, includes appliances & utilities. Non-smoking $495/ month. (937)335-8835 TROY, townhome, new carpet, freshly painted, 2 bedroom, 1.5 remodeled baths, washer/ dryer hook-up. $525 monthly. Available immediately, (937)272-0041. WEST MILTON Townhouse. 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath. $475 month, Lease by 11-1, FREE GIFT, (937)216-4233.

320 Houses for Rent 2 BEDROOM trailer at Stillwater Beach Campground. $350. (937)473-5563 3 BEDROOM brick, 1 car garage, A/C, fenced yard. 1616 New Haven, Piqua $660 (937)773-6216

NOW HIRING! Part-time, All shifts, Hourly employees. Troy Burger King Apply at: 1829 West Main St. Troy

280 Transportation FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED CDL-A required. 6 months experience proffered. Home weekly. (937)638-5167

300 - Real Estate

For Rent

305 Apartment 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom, Houses & Apts. SEIPEL PROPERTIES Piqua Area Only Metro Approved (937)773-9941 9am-5pm Monday-Friday EVERS REALTY TROY, 2 bedroom townhomes, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, ca, w/d hook up, all appliances, $685 (937)216-5806 EversRealty.net 1&2 BEDROOM apartments, stove & refrigerator furnished. Deposit & no pets. (937)773-9498. 1320 FAIRFAX, 2 bedroom, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher provided, washer/ dryer hook-up, non-smoking environment, no pets. $460 month plus deposit, off street parking. (937)441-3921 2 BEDROOM, $425 month, $425 deposit. Stove, refrigerator, water/ trash furnished. (937)335-8084 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES, Piqua, all appliances including washer/ dryer, 1.5 & 2.5 bath. (937)335-7176 www.1troy.com CLEAN, QUIET, safe 1 bedroom. Senior approved. No pets. $450 (937)778-0524 IN PIQUA, 5 rooms & bath, first floor, washer/ dryer hookup, $400, (937)773-2829 after 2pm. MCGOVERN RENTALS TROY 2 BR duplexes & 2 BR townhouses. 1.5 baths, 1 car garage, fireplace, Great Location! Starting at $625-$675. (937)335-1443

3 BEDROOM, CA, washer/ dryer hook-up, large backyard. 430 Miami, Piqua. $600 month, deposit. (937)295-5255 4 BEDROOMS, Miami East Schools, $500 month, $500 deposit. One year lease. Water paid. Propane heat, no pets. (937)335-8084

PIQUA, 2935 Delaware Circle, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, No pets, $880 monthly, 1 year lease, (937)778-0524 PIQUA, 9 rooms, 2 full baths. Full basement. Outside city limits, remodeled, $1150 month plus deposit. Hardwood floors, wrought iron fixtures, quartz countertops! Very well insulated, LOW HEAT BILLS! Central air, fenced yard, heated floors. Discount if rent paid on time. (937)524-2061 PIQUA HOUSE, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $850 a month. Across from Piqua school complex. (937)778-1157 PIQUA, newer spacious 3 bedroom, garage. Close to interstate. Appliances, bonus room. NO PETS! $950. (937)266-4421 PIQUA, nice two bedroom, no pets, $425 month plus deposit. (937)773-7276 TROY, 3 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, fenced in back yard, deposit $500 rent $650, (937)216-2402 TROY, Troy-Sidney Rd, 3 bedrooms, $700 monthly plus electric, newly remodeled, hardwood/ carpet floors, heated tile, oak trim, central air (937)524-2061

325 Mobile Homes for Rent IN COUNTRY near Bradford, 3 bedroom mobile home, $350. (937)448-2974

330 Office Space

TROY, 2 bedroom, near I-75, nice neighborhood, some appliances included. 1605 Henley Road, $575 monthly. (937)339-8259.

SEASONED FIREWOOD $165 per cord. Stacking extra, $135 you pick up. Taylor Tree Service available (937)753-1047

577 Miscellaneous CRIB, cradle, changing table, Pack-N-Play, basinet, Porta-Crib, saucer, playpen, car seat, blankets, clothes, gate, potty, tub, ty buddies, more. (937)339-4233 POOL TABLE Olhausen, 8X4 slate pool table. Excellent condition. Cost new, $2500, will sell for $1200. (937)216-9686 TV, 60" RCA big screen, $150, (937)658-2421. WALKER, tub/shower benches, commode chair, toilet riser, glider rocker, canes, tub/wall grabbers, end table, microwave & toaster ovens, more. (937)339-4233 WOOD STOVE, Buck style, good condition, $200 obo, (937)493-4633

580 Musical Instruments ORGAN, Church Serenade Con and bench, walnut. $800. (937)667-1659 UPRIGHT PIANO and bench, Kimball, excellent condition, $400, (937)492-3516.

BEAGLE PUPPIES 6 weeks old, full blooded. 3 males. Call (937)638-1321 or (937)498-9973

KITTENS, 9 weeks old, free to good homes. Please call (937)570-4487. KITTENS: FREE! 8 weeks old, calicos, gray, and black and white. Healthy, litter box trained, good with kids. (937)339-8552 KITTENS, free to good homes, raised indoors, litter box trained, healthy, lovable. Call (419)629-3719, (419)236-7501, New Bremen KITTENS, gorgeous! Tabbies, long haired and short haired. Charcoal and silver stripes. Also, black & white and white & orange, 11 weeks old, friendly and litter trained, $10 each, (937)473-2122 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER puppies. 7 weeks old. Shots and wormed. 2 males, 1 female. $350. ( 9 3 7 ) 7 7 3 - 5 2 4 8 (937)416-1889 MOTHER CAT and/or 4 kittens, 3 males, 1 female, 8 weeks old. Free to good homes. (937)773-2329

EXECUTIVE OFFICE suite available, downtown Troy, Newly renovated. ADA, kitchenette, utilities included. (937)552-2636

400 - Real Estate For Sale 420 Farms for Sale FARM for sale: 7125 Brown Road, Covington. 41.61 acres. Brochures available at location.

430 Mobile Homes for Sale RENT to OWN 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes for sale in Covington and West Milton. Park owner will finance. (937)473-5165

Garage Sale DIRECTORY

To advertise in the Garage Sale Directory Please call: 877-844-8385

555 Garage Sales/Yard Sales

CONOVER, AB Graham Center, 8025 US Rt. 36, Saturday, Nov. 12, 8am-1pm. Large Indoor Sale. White brand quilting machines, furniture, small appliances and kitchen items, Coleman lantern, van cargo organizer, Rubbermaid janitorial cart, bicycles, Longaberger, Pfaltzgraff & Hummel items, home and holiday decorations, books and lots more. Items recently received from several families. Fletcher Lions pancake, sausage, and mush breakfast serving 7am-Noon.

PIQUA, 1020 Statler Rd. (by interstate), Saturday, 9am-2pm. Hand carved garden stone bird feeders and baths, stone fountains, hitching posts, Ohio State stones, Inuksuks (google it), and more. Unique Christmas gifts. Indoors, heated.

PIQUA 901 Park Ave. Saturday only 8-1. Most items under $5. Great stuff! Like new games and books, new American Girl doll, Queen size headboard, and more!

TIPP CITY, 1305 Ginghamsburg Frederick Road, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm Antiques, dishwasher, electric stove, lots of misc. Priced to sell.

PIQUA, 3663 Fairington Drive, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, Power Brad nailer, staple gun, Lots of miscellaneous power and hand Tools

555 Garage Sales/Yard Sales

TROY, TRINITY CRAFT BAZAAR, 60 South Dorset Road. Saturday November 12th 9am-5pm. Jewelry, woodworking, blankets, place mats, table runners, handcrafted African gifts, pillows, candies, baked goods, silent auction - quilts.

ABSOLUTE PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday, November 17, 2011 Former Master Industry Properties

586 Sports and Recreation SHOT GUN, Browning 20 gauge BPS pump, fully riffled cantilever barrel. All camo with illuminated scope. Brand new. Never fired. Paid $850. $700 firm. (937)726-4291 after 4pm.

592 Wanted to Buy

BICHON FRISE, male, CKC, $100, Shi-Chon, male, $100, Ready soon, Yorkie-Poos & Malti-Poos, (419)925-4339

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

515 Auctions

400 Elroy-Ansonia Rd., Ansonia, OH 10:00 am

1714 Commerce Dr., Piqua, OH 2:00 pm

1712 Commerce Dr., Piqua, OH 3:00 pm

Auction held on each site 10% Buyer’s Premium For viewing contact Linda May at; 419-305-3986 Terms are $10,000 down, per building, cash or certified check, day of auction; balance due in 30 days at closing. No offers may be conditioned upon financing. Any inspections must be made prior to day of auction. Any statements made day of auction will take precedence over any printed material. TERMS: CASH OR CASHIER’S CHECK Not responsible for accidents

CONDUCTED BY BRETT YINGST, AUCTIONEER/REALTOR ARCANUM, OHIO - 937-459-7109

REPO AND BANKRUPTCY AUTO AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2011 9:00 A.M. SHARP

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415 SOUTH STREET, PIQUA, OHIO UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE PLEASE GO TO AUCTIONZIP.COM AUCTION ID CODE 6480 FOR PHOTOS TERMS OF THE SALE ARE THIS: CASH. NO PERSONAL CHECKS. NO CREDIT CARDS. NO CHILDREN. NO BANK LETTERS OF CREDIT. PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS. ALL VEHICLES SOLD 100% AS IS. BANKRUPTCY UNITS HAVE SEPERATE TERMS. AGAIN, PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE THE AUCTION. WE ARE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING UNITS, WE CANNOT ANSWER VERIFY OR GUARANTEE ANY CONDITION OF ANY UNIT IN AUCTION. ALL UNITS INCLUDING BOATS, SKIS, TRAILERS, VEHICLES ANYTHING SOLD IS 100% AS IS.

BAYMAN AUCTION SERVICE ROBERT BAYMAN

TONY BAYMAN

JOE HARKER

937-773-5702

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AUCTION SAT. NOV 19TH 2011 - 10:00 AM 701 W. Main St. Trotwood, Ohio

REAL ESTATE AUCTION 24 BUILDING LOTS SUN., NOVEMBER 13 - 2:00PM Held Offsite At

THE CENTER AT MIAMI VALLEY Miami Valley Centre Mall I-75 & US Route #36 (Exit 82), Piqua, OH 45356 FARMINGTON MEADOWS: 24 Fully Developed Building Lots!!! Streets are Finished, Utilities Are In, Decorative Street Lights Installed!! Ready for You to Break Ground. Both Street Lots and Corner Lots!! Area of Newer Upscale Homes. Close to Golf Course and Interstate!!! TERMS: $ 2,500 Down On Day Of Auction, Per Lot. Down Payment By Cash, Cashier's Check, or Pre-Approved Personal or Business Check. 30 Days To Close. Taxes Prorated To Date Of Closing. DIRECTIONS: I-75 To Exit #83, Go West On County Road 25-A One Mile To Right On Hetlzer Road 1/23 Miles To Right On Augusta Drive.

MATT HEATH, REALTOR/AUCTIONEER

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY across from courthouse, professional office space, 3 offices, handicapped bathroom, 1260 sq. ft., AC, large reception area, $550 month, (937)489-9921

PIQUA, Parkridge Place. Roomy 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, central air, washer/ dryer hook-up. $500. (419)629-3569. PIQUA, 627 N. Main, upstairs, half double, 2 bedroom, appliances, $600 month or $150 week, utilities included (for 2 people). References, deposit required. (937)418-1501

FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up. (937)596-6622 or (937)726-2780

583 Pets and Supplies PIQUA, 2 bedroom, full basement, washer, dryer hookup, $450 mo., $450 deposit. No pets. (937)214-0689

583 Pets and Supplies

Midwest Real Estate & Auctions LLC 419-627-6780

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PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, Nov. 13th, 2011 • Noon

8756 N. Co. Rd. 25-A (VFW Hall) • Piqua, OH (I-75 to Exit 83 - West .5 miles) Paper Auction Approximately 300 Catalogued Lots Postcards: 200 lots consisting of real photo U.S. and foreign, women, animals, bathing beauties, Tuck oilettes, Pre 20 lovers, several walls, Christmas, all occasions, trains, boats, several lots by state. Stamps and Covers: Over 25 lots including albums of mint block sets (1932-44 and 1935-47), extensive mint and used albums (1851-1970), several Scott albums, first day covers, large amount of Neil Armstrong covers (all local artist work on envelopes - approx. 500), postal cards, early covers and letterheads. Muscle Mags: 50 plus Muscle Power, Muscle Training and Strength and Health (some 12-15 pulp), several w/ celebrities (Jack LaLanne, Peter Lupa, Betty Brosman to name a few). Misc: Nuggets and Escapes mags (50’s and 60’s), 1959 and 1960 Playboys, 2 lots of Playboys (80’s and 90’s), service station maps, B/W photos, negatives, Tijuana Bibles, notes late 1800’s, early postal history covers (1800’s), checks w/ revenue stamps, numerous lots of misc. advertising, letterheads, books, mags, many sleeved ready to go Note: See website for catalog preview 5-8 pm Saturday and 9:00 till auction on Sunday. “We do accept absentee bids”.

MIKOLAJEWSKI AUCTION SERVICE Auctioneers: Steve Mikolajewski, Charles Mikolajewski, Tim Mikolajewski 439 Vine Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 (937) 773-6708 (937) 773-6433 www.mikolajewskiauction.net

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Large warehouse liquidation of over 500 lots of good quality items!! All selling absolute with no minimums

TRUCKS- SUV-WATERCRAFT- CARGO TRAILER Venture 18ft fishing boat w/Johnson 150 Hp engine and trailer; Sea doo & Polaris water bikes w /tandem trailer; Enclosed Haulmark 22 ft utility trailer with drop down and side door; 1989 Chevy 3500 Silverado dual wheel pick up; Chevy custom 30 flatbed truck w/Henderson mounted salt spreader; Chevy 3500 8ft dump truck w dump gate; Myers and Western snow plows w/mounting brackets; The following are non running vehicles, GMC Yukon complete but under repair; Ford F150 ODOT truck; Buick Grand National 6; Chevy S10 pick up; Chevy custom 30 flatbed truck;

SHOP MACHINERY AND MECHANIC EQUIP. 10,00lb hydro shop hoist; Parts cleaner; Ingersoll-Rand 60 gal, 5hp Vertical air compressor; Black max port air compressor; Onan generator w/ 6cyl ford engine; GP2020 B strut tool kit; Lincoln Mig & Tig welders; Thermal-D plasma cutter; Welding and torch cutting supplies; Lg sel. Of Snap-on, Mac, Craftsman, S&K, Greenlee etc mechanic tools, sockets wrenches and more; Rolling tools boxes; Hardware cabinets; Dewalt Table saw w/52” table ext and collection unit; HD Steel shelving; HD floor jacks; jacks stands; Engine stands; Steel work bench/ welding tables; Engine blocks and parts; shop vacs; (2) hanging gas shop furnaces; Shop space heaters; Kerosene heaters; 9ft & 10ft aluminum brakes; Dia plate truck tool box; Air hose and reels; Towing supplies; Warehouse dollies;

CONSTRUCTION & LAWNCARE EQUIP – TOOLS APPLIANCES- OFFICE EQUIP Toro Z Master ZTR mower; Bob Cat LTR 20HP front mount mower; Back pack blower; Gas trimmers; Masonry wet saw; Concrete saws; (2) Gas concrete power trowels AND Diamond floor saw ; Front tine tiller; Snower blowers; Gas edgers; Ser trim mowers; Power yard vacs; Milwaukee, Bousch, Makita etc Power & construction tools incl. cut off saws, sawzalls, drills, etc; Ridgid pipe threading mach, tripods and accessories; Milwaukee core drill; (2) Mikasa gas tampers; (2) Hot pressure washers; Manual concrete mixer; Generators; Vernier cutter; Selection of pneumatic tools, paint guns, impact tools, jack hammers, power saw, nailers, etc; Hardware cabinets and bin w/hardware; Scaffolding 7 planks; Husquavarna & Homelite chain saws; Garden & Lawn tools; Step ladders; Wheel barrows; Building materials, lumber, drywall, tung and grove flooring, spouting and siding; doors, locks and hardware, kitchen cabinet kit, pvc & plumbing supplies; Electrical supplies, flex conduit etc.; Rudd Ultra central air unit; Concrete blankets and tarps; Refrigerators; Front load washers and dryers; GE flat top range; Digital drop in oven; Wicker patio set, Oak bed; Electronics and computer equip; Auto stereo and sound equip.; Treadmill; Antique porcelain barber chair; Playboy mag collections from 1970 to current; TERMS AND AUCTIONEEERS NOTES: This is a large auction with good, clean quality items. Most items are in quantity and this is only a partial listing. Plenty of parking and all sold under cover. A 10% buyers premium will be applied to all purchases. Cash, checks w proper id, also master card and visa accepted w/a 3% clerking fee added. Visit our company web site at www.midwest-auctioneers.com for photos of all items and an itemized catalog listing. 2234459

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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

805 Auto

DIRECTORY

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

BUY $ELL SEEK

600 - Services

660 Home Services

Picture it Sold To advertise in the Classifieds That Work Picture it Sold please call: 877-844-8385

660 Home Services 1982 FOURWINNS BOAT

1996 GMC Sonoma. 4.3, V6, automatic, air, no rust. 146k miles. $3100. (937)339-0869 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 4-cyl, auto, clean in/out, sporty. Loaded. Reliable. 92,000k. $3800.00/firm. (937)547-8424 (937)603-5607

850 Motorcycles/Mopeds 1983 HONDA Shadow VT500C, 16,000 miles, shaft drive, water cooled, gel battery, new plugs, great condition, good tires, $1300 (419)628-3202

that work .com

937-573-4737

KIDZ TOWN

www.buckeyehomeservices.com

LEARNING CENTER 2464 Peters Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 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.

CALL TODAY!335-5452 CALL 335-5452 Center hours 6am 11:55pm Center hoursnow 6 a.m. to 6top.m.

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• Roofing • Windows • Kitchens • Sunrooms

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

We will work with your insurance.

OFFICE 937-773-3669

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APPLIANCE REPAIR

655 Home Repair & Remodel

$10 OFF Service Call

until November 30, 2011 with this coupon

Small #Basements #Siding #Doors #Barns

937-773-4552

Sidney

Ask about our Friends & Neighbors discounts 2232266

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER

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

Flea Market

(937) 339-1902

1684 Michigan Ave.

or (937) 238-HOME

in the Sidney Plaza next to Save-A-Lot

Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 17 Years of Home Excellence

XL1200C Custom, white pearl/gold, 2400 miles, detachable windshield, excellent condition. $6800. (937)332-1461 or (937)271-9639

593 Good Things to Eat

800 - Transportation

TURKEYS, Free range, home grown, farm fresh turkeys available for Thanksgiving. Call Beth at (937)526-4934 no answer, leave message.

805 Auto

885 Trailers 2006 TRAILER, 6' x 10' single axle. 7 Way electrical plug, mounted spare, weight 700 lbs., hauling capacity 2990 lbs. $1175. (937)335-5731

890 Trucks

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

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105 Announcements

1997 DODGE Ram, extended cab, 4x4, 10 1/2" lift kit, 40" super swampers (90% tread), Aluminum tool box included, 150,000 miles, Great condition. $4000 OBO Call (937)570-8123.

895 Vans/Minivans 2001 CHRYSLER Town & Country Limited, Almost every extra! Top of the line model. 3.8L, V6 engine, very well maintained, smooth drive! $5895 OBO, (937)492-8108.

899 Wanted to Buy

VENDORS WELCOME

Booking now for 2011 and 2012

1985 HONDA Nighthawk, CB450, 21,000 miles, 6 speed, new plugs, battery, Fork seals, good tires, fresh paint, $1400, (419)628-3202

Full dresser, Vance & Hines pipes, new battery, new tires, very good condition. 64,000 miles Price reduced! $10,000 OBO Call anytime (937)726-4175

TERRY’S

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

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HALL(S) FOR RENT!

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670 Miscellaneous

Commercial / Residential

630 Entertainment

1983 SUZUKI, GS850L, 15,000 Miles, dual front brakes, new tires, battery, shaft drive, new plugs, valve shims, $1900 (419)628-3202

Call Walt for a FREE Estimate Today

AK Construction

(937) 473-2847 Pat Kaiser (937) 216-9332

2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC

Call for a free damage inspection.

655 Home Repair & Remodel

All Types of Interior/Exterior Construction & Maintenance

Silver, 18-inch wheels, classic, good running condition, needs some cosmetics. $3500 OBO. (937)778-4078

DO YOU HAVE MISSING SHINGLES OR STORM DAMAGE?

1144 Fisher Dr., Piqua, OH 45356

• New Roof & Roof Repair • Painting • Concrete • Hauling • Windows & Doors • New Rubber Roofs

1990 JAGUAR XJ6

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BBB Accredted

CALL TODAY! (937)418-4712 or (937)710-5277 625 Construction

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Cav netters receive honors Four Lehman tennis players were honored at the Miami Valley Tennis Coaches Association meeting recently. The first doubles team of Kandis Sargeant and Nicole Larger was named to the first team. Meghan Bennet was named second team in singles, while Julia Harrelson was named honorable mention. Sargeant, Larger and Bennett also receive and academic award from the MVTCA as seniors with at least two letters and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. MIKE ULLERY/CALL FILE PHOTO In addition, Bennett and Miami East volleyball coach John Cash and the bench react during a point at the Piqua Invitational earlier this season. Larger both received the Academic Golden Racquet Award from the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association for having at least two varsity letter and a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

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East ready for step ‘7’ Vikings face Adena in D-III semi today BY JOSH BROWN Ohio Community Media

CASSTOWN — Before the season began, Miami East coach John Cash placed his team on an eight-step plan. The Vikings are currently on step No. 7. Today Miami East (271) will make its first appearance at the Division III state tournament in the program’s history, facing Frankfort Adena (243) in the second of two semifinal matchups at Wright State University’s Nutter Center. Gilmour Academy and Columbus Bishop Ready face off at noon, with the Miami

D-III State Semis Who: Miami East (27-1) vs. Frank. Adena (24-3) When: 2 p.m. today Where: Nutter Center

East-Adena match starting approximately a half hour after its end. Gilmour Academy is last year’s state runnerup, falling to Fenwick — which Miami East swept in the regional final in step No. 6 for the right to play in the state tournament. Adena, meanwhile, was the state runner-up two years ago. Don’t expect the See EAST/Page 17

Miami East’s Kelsey Vanchure hits the ball earlier this season.

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tion of fundamentals, strengthened by individuals that work nonstop to continuously improve the skills they already possess and learn new ones, taught the finer points of strategy and execution in their sport and molded together by bonds of friendship, unselfishness and a common competitive desire to be better than any other team they face, the Vikings are the very definition of a team — and they’ve ridden that fact all the way to the program’s first-ever state tournament. “They’re not selfish at all,” Miami East coach See TEAM/Page17

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Penn State fires Paterno, president Had planned to retire at end of season STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) The day was always coming. The old coach was 84, and each new season brought questions whether it would be his last. No one, though, expected it to happen quite like this. The Penn State board of trustees fired football coach Joe Paterno Wednesday night amid the growing furor over how the school handled sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach. The massive shakeup came hours after Paterno announced that he planned to retire at the end of his 46th season. Earlier that day a tearful Paterno, who won more games than any coach in major college football history, stood in an auditorium in the Penn State complex and told disbelieving players that he planned to retire at the end of the season. Not because he was too old or couldn’t win anymore, but because of a child sex abuse scandal involving a longtime assistant coach and onetime heir-apparent. “Success With Honor” was ending in disgrace, and the tears flowed from behind the thick eyeglasses. “In all the clips I’ve seen of him, I’ve never seen him break down and cry,” quarterback Paul Jones said. “And he was crying the whole time today.” Cornerback Stephon Morris said some players also were nearly in tears themselves. “I still can’t believe it. I’ve never seen Coach Paterno like that in my life,” Morris said. “He spent his whole life here, and he dedicated everything to Penn State,” added safety Nic Sukay. “You could really feel that.” Paterno said he wanted to finish his 46th season with “dignity and determination.” But the university’s board of trustees forced him to leave sooner. The board also ousted school president Graham Spanier. In Washington, the U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into whether Penn State failed to report incidents of sexual abuse on campus, as required by federal law. Paterno said in a statement he was “absolutely devastated” by the case, in which his former assistant and onetime heir apparent, Jerry Sandusky, has been charged with molesting eight boys in 15 years, with some of the alleged abuse taking place at the Penn State football complex. “This is a tragedy,” Paterno said. “It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” Paterno has come under harsh criticism including from within the community known as Happy Valley for not taking more action in 2002 after thengraduate assistant and current assistant coach Mike McQueary came to

him and reported seeing Sandusky in the Penn State showers with a 10year-old boy. Paterno notified the athletic director, Tim Curley, and a vice president, Gary Schultz. Paterno is not a target of the criminal investigation, although Curley and Schultz have been charged with failing to report the incident to the authorities. The retirement announcement came three days before Penn State hosts Nebraska in its final home game of the season, a day usually set aside to honor seniors on the team. Instead, this year will be Paterno’s goodbye to the Beaver Stadium faithful. Paterno appeared on the practice field later Wednesday in his signature khakis and navy windbreaker. Within five minutes of the start of practice, PSU officials told reporters to step back and then erected tall wooden boards in front of the fence. The decision to retire by the man affectionately known as “JoePa” brings to an end one of the most storied coaching careers not just in college football but in all of sports. Paterno has 409 victories a record for major college football won two national titles and guided five teams to unbeaten, untied seasons. He reached 300 wins faster than any other coach. Penn State is 8-1 this year, with its only loss to powerhouse Alabama. The Nittany Lions are No. 12 in The Associated Press poll. After 19th-ranked Nebraska, Penn State plays at Ohio State and at No. 16 Wisconsin, both Big Ten rivals. It has a chance to play in the Big Ten championship game Dec. 3 in Indianapolis, with a Rose Bowl bid on the line. After meeting Tuesday, Penn State’s board of trustees said it would appoint a committee to investigate the “circumstances” that resulted in the indictments of Sandusky, Curley and Schultz in the scandal and alleged cover-up. Sandusky, who retired from Penn State in June 1999, maintained his innocence through his lawyer. Curley has taken a leave of absence and Schultz has decided to step down. The committee will be appointed Friday at the board’s regular meeting, which Gov. Tom Corbett said he plans to attend, and will examine “what failures occurred and who is responsible and what measures are necessary to ensure” similar mistakes aren’t made again. In his statement, Paterno said the trustees should “not spend a single minute discussing my status” and have more important matters to address. According to the grand jury report, Paterno informed Curley and Schultz of his meeting with the graduate student but said Sunday he was not told about the “very specific actions” of the sexual assault.

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Bengals ‘O’ in comfort zone New players pick things up quickly CINCINNATI (AP) — The task seemed overwhelming at first. The Cincinnati Bengals were trying to teach an entirely new offense to a group led by a rookie receiver, with only two weeks to go before the first preseason game. Everyone expected a rough start. A 6-2 mark at

the season's halfway point? Dream on. "I think it's definitely better than anybody would have expected it to have been," left tackle Andrew Whitworth said Wednesday. "We continue to keep our heads down and be stubborn and push the envelope to be what we can offensively." They've been good enough to get to first place. The Bengals are tied

with Baltimore at 6-2 atop the AFC North heading into a pivotal game Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) are known for making rookie quarterbacks feel they still don't belong. It'll be the best test yet for Andy Dalton and rookie receiver A.J. Green, who have carried an offense severely lacking in experience at the marquee positions.

Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is known for disguising his schemes and confusing the passer. "It's a challenge for a veteran offense with a veteran quarterback," offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said after practice Wednesday. "They've made days miserable for a lot of great, great quarterbacks. “Rookies are no different.”

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East Continued from page 15 Vikings to be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the matchup or the size of the arena. “This is step No. 7 of 8,” Cash said, referring to the eight postseason games the team would have to win to claim the state championship. “The girls are excited, the community is excited. The teachers, the students, everyone is all in. There’s no doubt about that. “But it doesn’t matter what gym they’re in, if it’s a big stage or a small stage — once they get into that locker room and start getting ready, their business side takes over.” But while Miami East — which was ranked No. 1 in the state in D-III for the first time in its history, also, and was there all season —is making its first trip to the state level, Adena will be making its eighth. The Warriors, in addition to their runner-up finish in 2009, were also second in 1993 and won back-to-back titles in their first two trips in 1975 and 1976. "They've got two players back from their 2009

runner-up team — a setter and a middle hitter," Cash said. "Their middle is a very strong hitter and she always has a lot of kills. "They're a solid passing team, they're a solid serving team and keep the ball in zones they want it to go to — they play a lot like us at times. I would say they're a lot like Fenwick, only maybe not as tall." And the Vikings struggled at times against Fenwick in the regional final as the Falcons used some of Miami East's own tricks against it. The Vikings fell behind in both of the first two games — including trailing 17-10 in the second game — but rallied to win both and swept their way into the state semifinal. The Warriors are no strangers to comebacks, either. "We made a couple of quick changes and were able to make it work and fight our way back," Cash said. "But Adena was down 2-0 in its regional final and stormed back to win the last three games. They know how to make plays, and they know who

their playmakers are. There's a toughness about them, and we know we're going to have our hands full." But the Vikings haven't changed their attitude all season long. They feel that if they do their job on their side of the net and execute, nothing anyone else can do will matter. "We still believe that. We'll believe that until the very end," Cash said. "We're capable of controlling the ball, of blocking and slowing it down, we have good serve receive and can spread the ball around. “And if we become onedimensional and predictable, which is something we don't want to do, we have players that can pull us out of it." That attitude, that level of talent, that drive and that ability to block out all the distractions and just play is all part of what has carried the Vikings all through their stellar season. And has them two steps away from their goal. "I don't think that'll change now, either," Cash said.

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John Cash said. “They get it. They know they’re not going to be the best team they can be if everyone isn’t on the same page. They know they’re not going to win, or win the way they want to win — which is just as important — if we’re one dimensional.” And it all begins with the fact that all of the players on the team can do anything that is required of them. The hitters can set and play tough defense. The setters know they can go to anyone with the ball — even to the other setters or the back row. The defensive specialists can even put the ball down. “Everyone serves tough. Everyone passes well. Everyone defends. Everyone has everyone else’s back. “I heard it in a movie once … I forget which … but it’s fitting. ‘Diversity is the key to success,’” Cash said. “The more I can do, the more valuable I am. The girls all understand that the more they can do, the more they can stay on the floor.” And if the Vikings’ success begins anywhere, it’s with their defense and overall hustle. Between the big bodies at the net blocking and slowing the ball down and everyone else sacrificing their bodies and diving to keep it in the air, the Vikings never give up on a point. “You just know you have to keep the ball up,” said senior outside hitter Kelsey Vanchure, who had a key diving save in the final game against Anna in the regional semifinal round. “Knowing that you can win both the long points and the short ones is a huge advantage.” “Even if one person is down, they know some-

one’s got their back,” Allie Millhouse said. “(The ball going to) deep corners sometimes is tough, especially when you’re not expecting it. But you know you’ve got to get there.” “It makes us more aggressive,” said libero Allison Morrett. “You know that when you get it, when you get that one ball that matters, someone else is going to be there to support you and put it down eventually.” And anyone can be the one to put it down — whether its outsides Vanchure or Angie Mack, setters Abby or Sam Cash, Leah Dunivan in the middle or Ashley or Trina Current or Paige Mullen off the bench. “It makes it really fun,” Mack said. “You know you could get the ball at any time, so it makes you hustle to your spot harder all the time.” “It’s good knowing that we could go to any person on the court at any time. Even if it’s a bad pass, they know we can do something with it,” Vanchure said. “The other team never knows what’s coming.” And that fact takes a lot of the pressure off of the setters. “You know you can rely on anybody,” Abby Cash said. “Even if we get a bad pass off the serve receive, we know we can go to the back row and get something out of it. Everyone on the team has our back, and it really helps our confidence.” And that balanced offense has led to balanced numbers — very rarely during the postseason has one hitter had a large lead in kills on the team. “It’s good having all kinds of hitters. If they know I’m going to Abby a lot, I can go to the outside,” Sam Cash said. “It

just kind of flows that way. We don’t think about it (spreading the kills out).” “They have the ultimate faith in their teammates. They know someone can put the ball down, no matter who gets it, no matter where it is,” John Cash said. “There’s never a doubt. And they’ve done that al year long, too, sharing the wealth. Even when someone’s not hitting well, they just keep spreading the ball out until everyone is involved.” And even the players on the bench can step in and do what is necessary. In the district final against Taylor, Vanchure missed the match, and Trina Current not only filled in, but contributed at key moments. “I just had to do what I had to do to help us win,” she said. And Mullen and Anna Kiesewetter — who have seen limited playing time throughout the later rounds in the tournament — know they have to be ready at a moment’s notice. “We don’t even think about it,” Kiesewetter said. “We’re just always ready.” “We’re always ready, no matter what,” Mullen said. “We just watch, think about what we’d do in each situation and learn from each other’s mistakes. It improves us as a whole.” “It’s a big advantage,” Dunivan said. “If someone gets hurt or can’t go for some reason, we know we can trust whoever comes in in their place.” “It makes you feel more relaxed on the floor knowing you can trust everyone, one through 12,” Ashley Current said. Others may claim to personify the term “team.” But the Vikings live it.

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Four Turns WHEN IT COUNTS Tony 1 WINNING Stewart’s four wins thus far in the

1. Tony Stewart

2011 Chase tie him for the most victories any driver has earned in one season’s 10-race playoff stretch. Jimmie Johnson has scored four Chase wins in one year on three occasions (2004, ’07, ’09). Stewart (’05), Johnson (’08) and Carl Edwards (’08) have also notched three Chase wins in one season, although Stewart was not participating in the playoffs when he earned his wins in 2005.

2. Carl Edwards 3. Matt Kenseth 4. Kevin Harvick 5. Jimmie Johnson 6. Kasey Kahne

STILL Updating a note in 2 PARITY, this very space from last week, Stew-

7. Brad Keselowski

art-Haas Racing’s fifth win of the 2011 season ties it with Hendrick Motorsports, Penske Racing, Richard Childress Racing and Roush Fenway Racing with five apiece. Joe Gibbs Racing leads the Sprint Cup ranks with six wins this year. Furniture Row Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports and The Wood Brothers have each won one race.

8. Jeff Gordon 9. Deny Hamlin 10. Clint Bowyer 11. Greg Biffle 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 13. Kurt Busch 14. Martin Truex Jr. 15. Kyle Busch Just off the lead pack:

AT TEXAS Matt Kenseth’s 3 TOUGH fourth-place run at Texas was his 10th top-5 and 13th top-10 finish at TMS, most of any driver. Kenseth’s 8.7-place average finish in 19 starts is nearly four positions better than the second-best driver, Tony Stewart.

Jimmie Johnson (left) talks with Carl Edwards.

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currently on the Sprint Cup schedule where Tony Stewart has not won a points-paying race: Darlington Raceway (19 starts), Kentucky Speedway (1) and Las Vegas Motor Speedway (13). His 43 career Cup victories show him 16th on NASCAR’s all-time wins list. Stewart is one victory shy of 15th-place Bill Elliott.

Tony Stewart wins fourth race in Chase; Carl Edwards second.

By MATT TALIAFERRO

Sprint Cup Standings

Athlon Sports Racing Editor

Tony Stewart is putting together a run in NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship as impressive as any seen in its seven-year history. Stewart’s win in the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway was his fourth in eight Chase races, and finds him just three points shy of Carl Edwards as the Sprint Cup Series heads to the penultimate race of the season in Phoenix. What is even more impressive is that until Stewart won the first race of the Chase in Chicago, he was winless in the 26-race regular season and largely dismissed as a title contender. Even Stewart, the organization’s driver and co-owner, doubted his chances. “I’ll be perfectly honest, at this point of the deal, if we’re going to run this bad, it really doesn't matter whether we make the Chase or not,” Stewart said after the Michigan race in August. “We’re going to be occupying a spot in the Chase that somebody else who can actually run for a championship is going to be trying to take. Our stuff is so bad right now that we’re wasting one of those top 12 spots right now.” What a difference a month makes, as 29 days and four races later, Stewart and crew chief Darian Grubb notched the Chicago win, a victory earned by saving fuel. The same events transpired the following week in New Hampshire, while a strong finish in Martinsville in the Chase’s seventh race found Stewart in Victory Lane for a third time. Much like his first two victories, the last two have come in similar fashion: with powerhouse moves on late-race restarts on the high side of

DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND Carl Edwards (1) 2,316 — Tony Stewart (4) 2,313 -3 Kevin Harvick (4) 2,283 -33 Matt Kenseth (3) 2,278 -38 Brad Keselowski (3) 2,267 -49 Jimmie Johnson (2) 2,261 -55 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2,237 -79 Jeff Gordon (3) 2,235 -81 Kurt Busch (2) 2,229 -87 Denny Hamlin (1) 2,217 -99 Kyle Busch (4) 2,216 -100 Ryan Newman (1) 2,213 -103 ^ CHASE FOR THE SPRINT CUP ^

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Clint Bowyer (1) Kasey Kahne Greg Biffle AJ Allmendinger Marcos Ambrose (1) David Ragan (1) Juan Pablo Montoya Paul Menard (1)

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Nationwide Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DRIVER (WINS) POINTS BEHIND Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2) 1,138 — Elliott Sadler 1,121 -17 Justin Allgaier (1) 1,039 -99 Aric Almirola 1,039 -99 Reed Sorenson (1) 1,034 -104 Jason Leffler 978 -160 Kenny Wallace 925 -213 Brian Scott 909 -229 Steve Wallace 896 -242 Michael Annett 884 -254

Truck Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DRIVER (WINS) Austin Dillon (2) Johnny Sauter (1) James Buescher Ron Hornaday (4) Timothy Peters (1) Todd Bodine Matt Crafton (1) Joey Coulter Cole Whitt Nelson Piquet Jr.

POINTS BEHIND 854 — 834 -20 826 -28 806 -48 796 -58 775 -79 759 -95 757 -97 742 -112 712 -142

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TONY STEWART He’s as hot as they come at the moment and shows no signs of slowing. Credit Tony for going after this title by throwing multiple wins on the board. That’s four in eight Chase races and counting. KYLE BUSCH “One of them racin’ deals” is one thing, blatantly turning a competitor who is running for a championship into the wall — in a lower series, mind you — is something totally different. Time to grow up, Kyle. Compiled and written by Matt Taliaferro. Follow Matt on Twitter @MattTaliaferro or email at Matt.Taliaferro@AthlonSports.com

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Momentum has clearly swung in Smoke’s favor. He’s always been a streaky driver, and now that he’s “on” it may be hard for Carl Edwards to hold him off. Averaging a 5.6-place finish in the Chase, but Stewart is blowing Cousin Carl’s doors off in the wins department. Still, NASCAR’s points format rewards consistency over winning, so is it advantage: Carl? Talladega and Martinsville were considered the tracks that could derail Carl Edwards’ championship hopes. Turns out, they bit Carl’s teammate, Kenseth. It looked as if Harvick was going to pull another miraculous “Where’d he come from?” finish at Texas. However, a two-tire pit call dropped him to 13th, effectively ending his championship hopes. Johnson’s four finishes outside of the top 10 in this season’s Chase are more than in the last three Chases combined. That’s amazing. Kahne has only one finish outside the top 15 in the last eight races. Credit the lame-duck driver and the Red Bull Racing team (who may lose their jobs at season’s end) for not throwing in the towel. Since Keselowski and the No. 2 turned things around at Indy, they’ve recorded 11 top-12 runs in 15 races, winning twice. Unfortunately, Cinderella’s slipper isn’t going to fit. Returns to the track where he won in February. Unfortunately for Gordon, the track has been repaved, reconfigured and has only one good racing groove. He better qualify well. Was looking for a fourth consecutive top-10 run, which would have been his best string of finishes this year. Brad Keselowski saw to that, though. Would be seventh in the standings had he made the Chase. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, right? It will be interesting to see if he can elevate Michael Waltrip Racing to the next level in 2012. Five straight top-15 showings for Biffle and the boys. Finishing strong matters. Consecutive seventh-place finishes, the best we’ve seen in a few months out of this bunch. Parked brother Kyle got more camera time than 30th-place Kurt at Texas. Bowyer’s teammate-to-be has three stright top 10s. Again, finishing strong matters. There comes a turning point in every driver’s career. Maybe this was Kyle’s. AJ Allmendinger, Marcos Ambrose, Jeff Burton, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman

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Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage (left) billed the Texas AAA 500 as the “Texas Title Fight” between Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards. Stewart was victorious.

the track — largely considered the unconventional line. At Martinsville, Stewart surged by five-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson. In Texas, he got the jump on chief-rival Edwards with five laps remaining and stormed off to a 1.092-second win. “We’re aggressive right now,” Stewart said of the restarts. “I’m taking charge and trying to control my own destiny. I think the restarts today showed what our intentions are and what we’re about for these next two weeks.” Edwards held on for second, while Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth and Greg Biffle rounded out the top 5. “I was surprised they (the No. 14 team) were able to put together two weeks that were so good,” Edwards admitted. “That was really good work on their part. There’s nothing saying that that will play into another solid two weeks, but it very well could. “From the way practice went and everything, I thought we’d have a little advantage tonight. They did all their jobs very well.” The circuit heads to the newlyrepaved and reconfigured Phoenix

Kyle Busch was parked for last weekend’s Nationwide and Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway following an incident in Friday night’s Camping World Truck Series event. After contact with championship contender Ron Hornaday on lap 13 that resulted in both trucks brushing the wall, Busch intentionally hooked Hornaday’s vehicle, ramming it into the outside wall, totalling the truck as the caution flag waved. Busch also lost control and hit the wall. NASCAR immediately parked Busch for the remainder of the evening and announced early the next morning that Busch would be banned from participating in any other NASCARsanctioned races throughout the weekend. Denny Hamlin replaced Busch in Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 18 Toyota in Saturday’s Nationwide race (finishing second), while Michael McDowell manned JGR’s No. 18 Cup car (33rd). On Tuesday, NASCAR also announced that Busch had been fined $50,000 for his actions and would be placed on probation until Dec.

International Raceway for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500. With a new surface on a track with a different layout than in the past, many are calling it the ultimate “wild card” race in the playoffs. “I think that Phoenix is still a huge unknown,” Edwards said. “We really think next week has a larger opportunity, by a landslide, to change the outcome of this Chase. If Tony and I run 1-2 at Homestead, there’s not going to be much points change if we run like we did tonight, but Phoenix has the potential to be huge.” That may be so, but judging by the last few weeks, it doesn’t matter where the series races — Edwards and Stewart have separated themselves as the class of the field. And Stewart, for one, is feeling the confidence a hot streak at just the right time is bound to instill: “I’m pretty sure what we did on the racetrack said everything we needed to tell (Edwards) today. I mean, I don’t know how you top that. He knows. Trust me, he knows. “The fun thing is I don’t feel like I have to say anything — I feel like I already got it done.”

31, 2011. The caveat to this probation: NASCAR included an ultimatum, something rarely, if ever, seen. NASCAR’s release stated that, “if during the remaining NASCAR events in 2011 there is another action by the competitor that is deemed by NASCAR officials as detrimental to stock car racing or to NASCAR, or is disruptive to the orderly conduct of an event, the competitor will be suspended indefinitely from NASCAR.” As of Tuesday afternoon, no announcement had been made from Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota or sponsor Mars/M&M’s concerning further disciplinary action(s). An official release from M&M’s stated: “The recent actions by Kyle Busch are not consistent with the values of M&M’s and we’re very disappointed. Like you, we hold those who represent our brand to a higher standard and we have expressed our concerns directly to Joe Gibbs Racing.” As a result of the wreck, Hornaday dropped 48 points out of the CWTS points lead, effectively ending his run at a record fifth title.

SPRINT CUP SERIES Race: Kobalt Tools 500 Track: Phoenix International Raceway Location: Avondale, Ariz. When: Sunday, Nov. 13 TV: ESPN (3:00 p.m. EST) Layout: 1-mile oval Banking/Frontstretch: 3 degrees Banking/Turns 1 and 2: 10-11 degrees Banking/Dogleg: 10-11 degrees Banking/Turn 4 : 8-9 degrees February Winner: Jeff Gordon Crew Chief’s Take: “Turns 1 and 2 are completely different than Turns 3 and 4 at Phoenix, which makes it difficult to find the right balance in the setup. And with a new surface as well as a reconfiguration, it’ll be all about track position. One groove — on the bottom — will probably make for a single-file race until some serious rubber gets worked into the track. Certain drivers — Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch come to mind — sort of know the tricks there. It takes a pretty talented driver to be willing to experiment out there, and Phoenix rewards the ones who find the tricks.” NATIONWIDE SERIES Race: Wypall 200 Track: Phoenix International Raceway When: Saturday, Nov. 12 TV: ESPN2 (3:30 p.m. EST) February Winner: Kyle Busch CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES Race: Ford 200 Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway When: Friday, Nov. 18 TV: SPEED (8:00 p.m. EST) 2010 Winner: Kyle Busch

Classic Moments Phoenix International Speedway For the first time in 13 years, The King returns to Victory Lane. Bobby Hamilton, driving Richard Petty’s No. 43 STP Pontiac, leads 40 laps in the 1996 Dura Lube 500 at PIR to earn his first career Cup win. Hamilton loses the lead on pit road, falling to fourth for a lap 266 restart, but he blows by Mark Martin and Terry Labonte within seven laps, and gets by Geoff Bodine 10 laps later to secure his first of three career cup triumphs. “I’ve told a lot of people, there’s Dale Earnhardt fans or Bill Elliott fans, but when those guys fall out of the race, they’re still Richard Petty fans,” Hamilton says. “I thought it was pretty cool to win this race for him.”

Athlon Fantasy Stall Looking at Checkers: You have to figure Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards are going to pull out all the stops. Pretty Solid Pick: Jeff Gordon led a racehigh 138 laps here in February. Good Sleeper Pick: Martin Truex Jr. typically notches top-15 runs in the desert. Runs on Seven Cylinders: David Ragan needs some solid showings to end the season in order to score a 2012 ride, but his 26.1-place average finish here is nasty. Insider Tip: Friday and Saturday practice sessions may be the most critical of any all season. Pay close attention.

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