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Levy OK celebrated Piqua BOE looks ahead to construction of new buildings

BY WILL E SANDERS Staff Writer wsanders@dailycall.com PIQUA — After rallying the public in favor of a 4.92 mill bond issue that passed last week, school officials in Piqua who urgently sought the levy’s passage now embark on a mammoth undertaking that will

bring three newly constructed schools to the district.

And that mission began Thursday evening with a celebration during the Piqua City Schools Board of Education meeting at city hall.

After the 53 percent approval of the levy, now the real work begins on a project that Piqua Superintendent Rick Hanes called “an opportunity of a lifetime” and one the district has eagerly awaited for a decade.

But before that journey can officially start, the school board must

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wait for the Miami County Board of Elections to certify the results of the election, which they will do next week.

Nevertheless, it was a cause of celebration at the board meeting.

“I think everyone I have talked to says they are so pleased with the results,” said Bob Luby, board president. “Everyone worked so hard in our community.”

FOR THE DAILY CALL Luby, along with other board members, said people recognized PIQUA — The Piqua the urgent needs of the district and community’s independently owned businesses See Levy/Page 2 are coming together to host a community-wide Holiday Open House this weekend, today through Sunday.

There is plenty to see and do and the merchants are inviting everyone to come and enjoy an exciting shopping experience as they join together to usher in the holiday season. The stores will be festively decorated and all

Piqua merchants host special event

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Get the latest Ohio State football news by reading today’s BuckEyes page. Look for a preview of OSU’s big home game game with Penn State.

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Pearl Harbor remembrances being sought PIQUA — Next month will mark the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Piqua Daily Call would like to publish recollections of local residents of Dec. 7, 1941.

Where were you when you learned of the attack?

How did it change your life? How did it change the United States?

Please submit the recollections of up to 300 words by email to tmillhouse@dailycall.com or by mail to the Piqua Daily Call, 310 Spring St., Piqua, OH 45356 by Nov. 29.

Please include a telephone number for contact to obtain a photograph to be used with the story to be published Dec. 7

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Covington board sets meeting on finances

BY JENNIFER RUNYON For the Daily Call editorial@dailycall.com

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This residence at 634 W. Water St., Piqua, is patriotic from the ground up with red, white and blue curbs, handrails and shutters.

COVINGTON — During their monthly meeting Thursday night, members of the Covington Exempted Village Schools Board of Education set a date for a special meeting to discuss district finances.

“I really feel that time is of the essence here,” Superintendent Dave Larson said.

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Hats off to local volunteer knitters Women answer plea by crafting baby hats for Salvation Army

BY BETHANY J. ROYER Staff Writer broyer@dailycall.com

shop, along with a personal difficulty in finding a hat for her infant grandson. “That’s when we decided those were needed.”

PIQUA — When the Also helping out and call for 200 baby hats who may very well have came from the Salvation started what looks to be a Army’s program activities good-natured competition director Jeanie Fosnight, between the crocheters is three memDeloris Ann bers of the Barker, 81. senior citiBarker rezens J.O.Y. sides in club anwarm Laswered. guna Wood, have an idea for a B e v e r l y Do you Calif.

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Unable to get around, “It’s a little harder for Barker gets a thrill at the babies to get toys,” being able to help those in said Fosnight on how the need, states her sister, idea came about for bringing baby hats into the toy See Hats/Page 7

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Beverly Puterbaugh, Harriett Hartley and Susanne Pummill, shown above from left to right, have been busy crocheting and knitting baby/children’s hats and sewing blankets for an upcoming Christmas toy shop to start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Piqua Salvation Army. Jeanie Fosnight, program activities director, is hoping to have some 200 hats available for the annual event.

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the school levy while the Ohio State Facilities Commission will handle the remaining 47 percent, or $25.7 million.

In other business, the board: • Approved the resignation of Frank Patrizio from his position as a Piqua Public Library Board Trustee, effective Dec. 31; and for Nate Funderburg to fill the unexpired term as a library trustee through 2015.

• In accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act, approved the upcoming leave for Jennifer Smith, French teacher at Piqua High School; Katie Motter, second-grade teacher at Springcreek Primary; and Gwen Stiver, a science teacher at Piqua High School.

• Passed a resolution for the Miami County School-Based Dental Program in partnership with the Miami County Dental Clinic to provide dental services to students.

• Accepted numerous grants from area organizations totaling more than $17,000, including grants from the Piqua Community Foundation, the Miami County Foundation and E-Tech Ohio.

Additionally, they accepted a $500 donation from the Charles E. Alexander Trust, which will go to the Nicklin Learning Center for student needs.

• Approved school supplemental contracts, resignations, substitute teachers and volunteers for the school year.

Following the meeting, the board convened in executive session for the evaluation of the district’s treasurer. No action was anticipated.

The school board will hold its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Municipal Government Complex inside city commission chambers.

Covington Continued from page 1 The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the board of education office. Although he will no longer be on the board as of January, Dr. Nick Weldy will be present along with newly elected Jon Furrow, who will take Weldy’s place.

Weldy was appointed to the board in September 2010 to fill the spot left vacant by Scott Peters.

Weldy said he has enjoyed his time serving, but his schedule doesn’t allow him to continue. He does hope to return one day.

In other news: • the resignation was accepted for Manda Plessinger. Plessinger is an aide in a special needs classroom and will serve as a substitute when her new job allows. Larson told the board that there is a possibility that the position would be replaced with a part time position in order to save money. The needs of the district will be surveyed to determine if this is suitable.

• The board passed a resolution giving Larson permission to purchase a used school bus upon recommendation of the transportation committee if priced below $25,000.

“The state of our fleet is a concern,” Larson said adding that a used bus may have to come from outside the state as nearby districts aren’t buying buses, so they don’t have used ones to sell.

• A roof inspection has been completed by the district’s insurance company at the time of a re-

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Levy Continued from page 1 the students — for many years to come.

“A lot of people recognized the need, digested the information and … by golly, the people supported it,” Luby added.

Board member Andy Hite said the levy’s passage “speaks volumes” about the community.

Hanes said it will take a year of planning, financing and discussions with an architect before the project can break ground. After that, two and a half years of construction will follow.

According to Hanes, a move in date of those three new schools is set for the fall of 2015.

Funds collected through the bond issue will cover costs to construct two pre-kinderthrough garten third-grade buildings and a fourth- through sixthgrade school.

The project, school officials say, will help alleviate several problems, including consolidating an aging elementary school infrastructure of eight buildings constructed between 1922 and 1936 into the three future schools. The two proposed elementary school sites are the current locations of both Washington and Springcreek schools, and remaining school will be built on the grounds of the former Piqua Memorial Hospital.

Taking the district from 10 schools to only five will save taxpayers millions in the long run, Hanes said.

The district will start collecting the taxes on the issue next year and the levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home approximately $150 annually, or $12.56 a month, and will run through 2040.

Fifty-three percent of the funding, or $29 million, will be derived from

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cent storm that damaged many roofs throughout the village. The inspection found $11,000 worth of repairs that need to be made, but said new roofs were not needed. Water damage was found in the high school and elementary school. The inspector determined that the hail damage to the roof would not have caused the water damage.

• In the building spotlight, junior Jaime Crowell shared about her recent trip to Greece and Italy as one of 30 Ohio students to take part in the People to People Student Ambassador program. Crowell raised nearly $7,000 on her own to take the trip.

“She’s an outstanding student that goes above and beyond the call of duty,” said Ken Miller, high school principal.

• And, elementary school Principal Rick Fry shared that Erin Gibson, the daughter of educational aide Amy Lavey, will be on CNN Thanksgiving evening. Gibson is a medic stationed in Afghanistan and will be discussing her recent rescue mission.

The board will meet again in regular session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the board of education office.

Frederick Russell Galbreath PIQUA — Frederick Russell Galbreath, 65, of Piqua, passed away in his residence 4 at a . m .

Thursd a y , Nov. 17, 2011.

Born o n April 2 3 , GALBREATH 1946, in Sidney, Fred was the only child of the late Lawrence Guy and Treva Ann (Scherer) Galbreath.

He married Linda Bowers on Aug. 19, 1967, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2011.

Together they raised two children, Erica Yingst of Piqua and Shane (Cathy) Galbreath of West Milton, both of whom survive. He was a loving grandfather to three grandchildren, Zachary and Jarrett Yingst of Piqua and Alexandra Galbreath of West Milton.

Fred was a member of the Fletcher United Methodist Church. He was a former scout master and coached and refereed youth soccer. He retired after 30 years of service with Copperweld, Piqua.

He was also a member of the United Steel Workers of America.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Suber-Shively Funeral Home, 201 W. Main St., Fletcher, with the Rev. Andy Perry of the Fletcher United Methodist Church presiding. There will be two hours of visitation prior to the memorial service, beginning at 5 p.m.

Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Graceland Cemetery, Sidney.

Memorial contributions in memory of Fred may be sent to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com.

William D. ‘Bill’ Lang TIPP CITY — William D. “Bill” Lang, 85, of Tipp City, passed away at his home Wednesday Nov. 16, 2011.

He was born June 11, 1926, in St. Petersburg, Fla. to Darrell and Edith (Kent) Lang, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Mae (Barnhart) Lang of Tipp City; children, Cherilyn (Wayne) Magoto of Versailles, Suanne Lang of Tipp City, Vicki Jo (Johnwayne) Stratton of Plant City, Fla., Danny Darrell (Pam) Lang of Casstown, Eva Mae (Jim) Wills of New Carlisle, Becky Jane (John) Powers of Schuyler Falls, N.Y., Cynthia Kay (Scott) Dungan of New Carlisle, Ruth Ellen (Jimmy) Kavy of Arcanum, Phillip Alan (Gail) Lang of Tipp City, and Phyllis Anne (Bart) Kelkenberg of Lockport, N.Y,; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and his walking buddy, beloved dog, Polly.

Bill served in the United States Navy dur-

ing World War II and worked as an equipment operator in excavating, truck driver and as a horse farrier. He enjoyed pony races as well as horse contesting, he also loved fishing, but what he enjoyed most was his loving wife, raising his 10 children and spending time with them and their families.

The family will meet with friends for a memorial visitation from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Vandalia AMVETS Post 99, 1123 S. Brown School Road, Vandalia.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City.

Contributions may be made in memory of William to Hospice of Miami County. www.fringsandbayliff.com The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Desai and Dr. Lee for their kindness and care.

Sunny Rae Knife WEST MILTON — Sunny Rae Knife, 70, of West Milton, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at her residence.

She was born March 9, 1941, in Troy. She was preceded in death by her parents George Louis and Anna Vivian (Stebelton) Knife; and brother, Stephen Knife.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, Samuel and Teresa Ronicker of St. Paris, Shawn and Janet Ronicker of Troy and Stuart Ronicker of Kettering; five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Samuel and Sandy Knife of Carlisle, Scott Knife of Troy and Phyllis Knife of Troy.

She was valedictorian of the Milton-Union Class of 1959, a member of Sugar Grove Bible Church and retired from the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Sugar Grove Bible Church, 7875 S. KesslerFrederick Road., Tipp City.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the church.

If so desired, contributions may be made to Operation Rebirth, 1638 Apple Road, St. Paris, OH 43072.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton.

More Thanksgiving travel expected COLUMBUS (AP) — A forecast says 4.4 percent more Ohioans will take Thanksgiving trips this year because people who stayed home the last three years will hit the road.

Auto club AAA said

Thursday that the economy is still a big concern and consumer confidence remains low. But the group’s survey found most people don’t plan to let the economy affect their holiday travel this year.

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Idella M. Hart Kantzer GREENVILLE — Idella M. Hart Kantzer, 95 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at the Brethren Home, Greenville.

Idella was born in Darke County on Oct. 6, 1916, to the late Clarence and Pearl (Smith) Besecker. She was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1935, was a retired nurse from Logansport State Hospital, Ind. with 20 years of service and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pitsburg. She attended River Brethren Red Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harold Hart in 1957; second husband, Earl Kantzer; infant daughter; daughter, Janet Lavey; granddaughter, Beth Ann Snyder; brother, Charles Besecker; and two sisters, Almeda Booker and Olive Minnich Foreman.

Idella is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gerald “Butch” and Lynne Hart of Bradford; five

grandchildren, Brenda and Ray Jacomet of Piqua, Brian and Lisa Lavey of Bradford, Jim and Pam Hart of Bradford, Michael Hart of Covington, Eric & Kathy Hart of Bradford; 13 great-grandchildren, Joseph Snyder, John Fike, Joy and John Sharp, Alisha Lavey, Bree and Riley Hart, Ashley, Erin, Bradley, and Nicholas Hart, Zach Baumgardner, Erika and Olivia Hart; four great-greatgrandchildren, Johnny and Abbey Fike, Madelynne and Rinnie Sharp; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment Mote Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bradford Area Association of Churches Christmas Fund.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockerfraley.com.

Jane P. (Quine) Giangulio TROY — Jane P. (Quine) Giangulio, 64, of Troy, passed away at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born June 6, 1947, in Akron, to the late Harry Quine and Alexandra Quine Westfall. Her husband of 44 plus years, Larry M. Giangulio, survives.

She also is survived by her son, Larry L. Giangulio of Oceanside, Calif.; sister, Ethelda Gilletly of Akron; and special friend, Patty Garlough of New Carlisle.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her two brothers.

She received her associate degree from Edison State College and her bachelor of fine arts degree from University of Dayton.

She served as a photography instructor at Edison State College where she was also head of the photography club and former member.

No public services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Region Office, Reading Road, 2808 Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Death notices SIDNEY — Daniel Velazco, 64, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, with Pastor Ben Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson.

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Foundation awards more Temperatures to moderate than $60,000 in grants

After a couple of chilly days, temperatures will moderate this weekend, climbing back into the 50s on Saturday through early next week. High: 48 Low: 25.

PIQUA — The Miami County Foundation awarded 55 separate grants totaling $62,700 during a recent Grant Distribution Celebration.

Dr. Richard N. Adams, distribution committee chairman, welcomed agency and school representatives. “I know the late Richard E. Hunt, who established the organization, would be pleased by the growth and service of the Foundation,” Adams said. “His idea of people helping people is the basis of the foundation’s goals of helping donors to accomplish their philanthropic objectives as effectively as possible and to build a permanent endowment of private funding to serve the Miami County community.”

Adams stated more than $3.7 million has been distributed in grants and scholarships during the past 26 years. He presented an overview of the foundation’s grant and scholarship programs.

By allocating grants twice yearly, the Foundation helps schools, individual students and charitable organizations to attain their objectives.

As a result, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for innovative programs in the arts, community development, education, environment, health and human services.

Thirty-eight grants to$62,000 were tally awarded to assist a variety of projects in Miami County and ranged from $110 to $3,800. Recipient organizations included Bethel Local School 6th grade, Bethel Local School Special Education Dept, Bradford School 5th grade, Bradford Youth Association, Child Care Choices, Countyline

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REGIONAL ALMANAC Temperature High Yesterday 41 at 12:23 p.m.

Low Yesterday 32 at 7:38 a.m.

Normal High 51 34 Normal Low Record High 78 in 1958 Record Low 9 in 1959

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Habitat for Humanity volunteers are pictured helping to build a new home. The orPIQUA — Join Katie Nardechia for the new 4-week ganization received a grant to purchase building materials for home construction session of Yoga at the YWCA Piqua beginning Nov. 28. and home repair projects.

Classes will run from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Monday nights.

“Each class will begin with centering which involves Christian Assoc., Coving- Area Chamber of Com- Episcopal Church food emphasis on the breath. This allows participants to beton Elementary School, merce, Piqua City School pantry and St. Patrick’s come centered and grounded for the practice,” Family Abuse Shelter, Junior High, Piqua High Soup Kitchen.

Nardechia said.

Habitat for Humanity, School, Piqua High School The celebration conThroughout the class a variety of “asanas,” (posSciences, cluded with a final com- tures), will be taught and practiced. Some of these posHealth Partners of Miami Biological County, Johnston Farm Richard’s Chapel, The Fu- ment from Adams to tures are seated and some are standing. According to Friends Council, Joint ture Begins Today, The grant recipients, “On be- Nardechia, “The standing postures help us with balFire District Pleasant Hill New Path, The Salvation half of the Miami County ance, which becomes increasingly important as we get - Newton Township Fire & Army, Tipp City School Foundation Board of Di- older.” Classes end with relaxation which leaves those Rescue, Mainstreet Piqua Broadway Elementary, rectors, accept our thanks in the class feeling rejuvenated and most importantly, in cooperation with Piqua Tipp City School Nevin for the work each of you present in the moment.

Public Library and Piqua Coppock Elementary, Tipp and those serving your orCost for the program is $31 for the 4-week session.

Tourism Council, Miami Monroe Community Serv- ganizations provide to our Membership ($30 plus applicable taxes) is also reCounty Educational Serv- ice, Troy City School Kyle county.” quired for participation. ice Center, Miami County Elementary, Troy High The deadline for spring For more information or registration, stop at the Educational School Latin Club, Troy- 2012 grant distribution is YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne St., call 773-6626, or ePro-Life Foundation, Miami Miami County Public Li- the last day of February. mail info@ywcapiqua.com County YMCA, Miami brary and Upper Valley Eligible organizations Church must provide services diEast High School, Miami Community Gingerbread House Class offered East High School English Mothers of Preschoolers. rectly to the citizens of In addition, the Foun- Miami County, must be Class, Milton-Union ElePIQUA — Start a holiday tradition with a child or mentary School, Milton dation provides 17 on- certified federally tax-ex- grandchild or “make it yourself” by making a gingerhumanitarian empt by the IRS as a 501c bread house from the ground up. Karen Purke, daughUnion Council of going Churches, Milton Union grants for food, utility, or equivalent organiza- ter of a baker, will show participants how to design and Early Childhood Center, shelter and medical assis- tion, preferably a 501 decorate your house and enjoy it over the holidays.

Milton Union School 5th tance programs through- (c)(3) and organizations Classes will be Monday, Nov. 28, and Wednesday, Nov. grade science program, out the county. Agencies are limited to one grant 30. Both classes are from 6-7 p.m. Class fee is $20 Newton Junior High selected to receive these per 12 month period. You along with a YWCA membership ($10 for youth and School Science Dept, Ohio grants consist of the can request a grant appli- $30 for adults along with applicable taxes) Parkinson Foundation American Red Cross, cation by calling the office Adults or an adult with 1 or 2 children can take part Southwest Region, Piqua Bethany Center’s soup at 773-9012 or download a in this fun class to create your own gingerbread house. kitchen, Covington Out- copy from the foundation’s Participants will use recipes available at the YWCA to reach Association, FISH website at www.miami- make the dough and icing at home. All other supplies Union Township, Family countyfoundation.org. are included in the class fee (cardboard base for the Abuse Shelter of Miami Contributions to the unre- house, candy to decorate, icing bags with tips and a County, G.I.V.E., Health stricted fund are accepted take home box).

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Don’t be the turkey this Thanksgiving Here’s the problem with Thanksgiving: Unless you’re the host, you have to travel.

If you’re lucky, you won’t have to spend nine hours on the tarmac with overflowing toilets and no food. (As if you would want to eat food next to an overflowing toilet.

Mmmmm, yummy, peanuts!)

If you’re lucky, you won’t have to sleep on the concourse floor at O’Hare because there was a thunderstorm in Atlanta or Houston or Minneapolis. If you’re lucky, you won’t spend two hours standing at the luggage carousel before realizing that your bags are never coming out of that little door with the plastic flaps and that you could have left the airport two hours ago, but because you waited they canceled your rental car reservation and now you’re seeing if you can share a $100 cab ride with someone.

If you’re lucky, your plane won’t have to land at a different airport so authorities can arrest the drunken airrage passenger who tried to open an emergency door at 30,000 feet.

If you’re lucky, you won’t be on the crying, screaming baby flight with parents who pretend the kids aren’t theirs.

If you’re lucky, you’ll be stuck in the traffic jam caused when two texting drivers hit each other JIM MULLEN head-on for only four hours instead of six.

Columnist But traveling is not the worst part of Thanksgiving. The worst part is when you finally arrive and you catch up with the family and you see all the baby pictures and you meet all the new boyfriends and girlfriends and find out how everyone’s job (or lack of one) is going, and you’ve had some laughs and you think, “That was nice; I’m glad I got to see everyone and now it’s time to go,” and you look at your watch and realize you’ve been home only three hours and there are three more days before you can leave. That’s when it hits you that you’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake.

You feel as if you’re in one of those meetings your boss calls all the time that go on way too long and never solve any problems. At first the meeting is productive, but after awhile it takes all your willpower to keep from yawning and falling head first onto the conference table. It hits you that your company is not doing well because employees are always in meetings instead of working. The meetings aren’t helping the business; they’re killing it.

Is Thanksgiving helping your family or hurting it? The Pilgrims had a nice Thanksgiving without going all the way back to England. As a matter of fact, that was one of the things for which they were thankful — that they didn’t have to go home. Asking someone to travel any distance to your home on Thanksgiving back then would have been called cruel and unusual punishment. It seems we’ve come full circle. Traveling on Thanksgiving has once again become cruel and unusual punishment.

Fifty years ago, you could have invited 20 close relatives to your house for Thanksgiving dinner and most would have come by foot. Not anymore. Now everyone has to drive for hours or fly for hours. During those hours, they start to remember why they live six states away; why they took that job with the out-of-town company; and why they insisted on going to an out-of-state college, even though English Lit and physics are pretty much the same from state to state.

Long before it’s time to leave, they’ll realize that for the same time and money, they could have gone to Aruba or Hawaii. They’ll remember that they don’t even like turkey that much. They’ll remember that in a few days they’ll have to get in that car or on that plane and have another horrible day or two of travel.

I’m not going further than I can walk this year. I’m so thankful.

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Rick Perry: Prolife and pro-death

man as the murderer. ith regard to abor“Most critically, key tion, would-be pieces of evidence relating president Rick to the murders were not Perry is a committed protested. … Believing that lifer — as am I. We differ DNA testing of the evidence deeply, however, on capital will exonerate him, Skinner punishment. As Luke Johnhas repeatedly petitioned son reported in The Huffinthe courts to allow the testgton Post (“Henry Skinner NAT HENTOFF ing, but his pleas have been Execution Approaches, Rick Columnist to no avail.”

Perry Called On To Allow Now dig this: Whitehead, DNA Testing,” Oct. 28): “Perry has overseen at least 236 exe- in his letter, cornered Perry with the fact cutions, more than any governor in mod- that on June 17, Perry had signed a bill ern history. When asked in a September into law that gave prisoners the right to Republican presidential debate whether test previously untested biological evihe ever lost any sleep over the possibil- dence.

“Skinner’s case tests your commitity that someone innocent was executed, he said, ‘No, sir. I’ve never struggled with ment to this legislation,” Whitehead wrote. that at all.’”

It sure does. Whitehead continued: Indeed, Perry approvingly calls the death penalty the “ultimate justice” “Indeed the law’s sponsor, state Senator (“Like Rick Perry, most ‘pro-life’ Ameri- Rodney Ellis, along with a number of cans OK with death penalty,” The Wash- other state officials, have affirmed that refusing Skinner the right to DNA testington Post, Sept. 15).

While an execution is not always syn- ing would be a miscarriage of justice.”

But while Perry did not reply to onymous with “justice,” it surely is conclusive. Despite any subsequent Whitehead, The New York Times reprovable evidence of innocence, a death- ported on its website on Nov. 7: “The penalty victim cannot be brought back to (Texas) state’s highest criminal court on Monday (Nov. 7) stopped the execution life.

The Innocence Project and other or- of a man who claims that DNA tests of ganizations, however, have rescued an evidence will prove his innocence. … The increasing number of death-row inmates Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on from near-fatal mistakes made by wit- Monday cited recent changes in Texas nesses, prosecutors, juries and judges. law on DNA testing, and said it would be But Perry continues to lose no sleep be- ‘prudent’ to ‘fully review the changes in the statute as they pertain to this case.’” cause of these revelations.

Although much has been made of In short, the execution has been stayed.

Remember: Skinner’s execution had Perry’s stumbling performances in the profusion of debates among Republican been set for Wednesday, Nov. 9!

There hasn’t been, as of this writing, presidential aspirants, not one of his opponents skewering him on other issues any answer by Perry to Whitehead’s Nov. has mentioned Perry’s unshakable ease 7 letter, which told the inflexible candidate for the presidency: in putting Texas prisoners to death.

“You can rest assured that temporarBut one of this nation’s most consistent warriors for real-life, real-time jus- ily staying Skinner’s execution will not tice — John Whitehead, president of the be seen as a sign of weakness but of Rutherford Institute — recently con- leadership and strength. This nation fronted Perry with a demand for his in- needs a president with the wisdom and tervention in a then-imminent, very discernment necessary to lead the country — one who, when faced with tough problematic execution.

In a Nov. 7 letter sent directly to the decisions, is capable of doing what is governor (rutherfordinstitute.org), morally right, whether or not it is politWhitehead began: “I call upon you, as a ically expedient.

“In two days, Henry Skinner’s time man who aspires to be this nation’s 45th president, to demonstrate your commit- will expire, and your own opportunity to ment to justice by temporarily staying show that you can balance wisdom, jusJim Mullen’s new book, “Now in Paperback,” is now in the execution of Henry W. Skinner and tice and leadership will have passed. paperback. You can reach him at jimmullenbooks.com.) allowing him access to DNA testing in Thus, I urge you to give this matter your order to put to rest any doubts that may immediate attention.”

Moderately Confused The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals linger about his guilt or innocence.” The execution date had been set for Nov. 9 did that — but not Perry.

Skinner is not yet a corpse while his but has since been delayed — not belawyers move urgently to get permission cause of Perry.

Whitehead is not the only one with for that DNA testing. If the Texas Court doubts about Skinner’s guilt. In the let- of Criminal Appeals had not insisted on ter to the Texas governor, that state’s At- Nov. 7 that a try at justice be made, then torney General Greg Abbott and Gray Perry, on Nov. 9, would have added SkinCounty District Attorney Lynn Switzer ner to his historically lengthening list of “expressed ‘grave and growing concerns executions.

I had thought for a while I might vote about the state’s stubborn refusal to date to test all the evidence in the Skin- for this man of seemingly John Waynener case.’” (Houston Chronicle, Oct. 27) like principles.

I have changed my mind.

As Whitehead reminded Perry, Skinner had been “convicted in 1995 of murNat Hentoff is a nationally renowned dering his girlfriend, Twila Busby, and her two sons. … Since the trial, the lead authority on the First Amendment and witness has recanted her testimony, ad- the Bill of Rights. He is a member of the mitting that she was pressured by police Reporters Committee for Freedom of the to testify against Skinner. Subsequent Press, and the Cato Institute, where he is investigations have implicated another a senior fellow.

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To the Editor: Nov. 8, 2011, will be marked by future generations of Piqua residents as the day our community seized an opportunity and gave our children a safe and up-to-date learning environment with three new elementary schools.

I spent many evenings during this campaign meeting with area residents from all walks of life.

The experience strengthened my belief in our community and I want to thank every voter — even those who felt they could not vote for the school bond issue — for reading all of the material provided about the proposal for new elementary schools.

Time after time I heard from citizens who were agonizing over their vote. Almost without exception, citizens told me they agreed that the citizen-inspired plan was, as we claimed, the “opportunity of a lifetime.” The state’s share of 47 percent of the project cost was one reason, along with a productive purpose for the former Piqua Memorial Hospital site, and the fact that maintaining school buildings nearly a century old would be costly and not a wise use of public funds.

Even those who said they were voting “no” told me painfully they were doing so because of the economy and not because of the plan itself, which they said made sense.

Many, in the final days leading up to election day told me that they had changed their mind and — as one couple put it — would somehow find a way and vote “yes.”

Piqua City Schools stress excellence and value. We respect every single taxpayer, and that respect has been shared by our fellow citizens.

They realize that education is a precious partnership whereby taxpayers provide the funds and we act as stewards of those funds. We will continue our pledge to every taxpaying citizen to uphold our responsibility to be good stewards.

Nothing is more precious than a child’s education and by your votes last Tuesday you showed a desire to give our children the quality schools they deserve while providing real economic stimulus for our community. I feel extremely fortunate to raise my family, live and work in our Piqua community.

Piqua pride is showing and our future is bright!

Thank you from all of us at Piqua City Schools.

—Superintendent Rick Hanes Piqua City Schools

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Bride-to-be is feeling blue because fiance hates orange

DEAR STUCK: This isn’t just “your” wedding; it’s Todd’s wedding, too. If he would find standing at the altar opposite a line of bridesmaids clad in orange to be a turnoff and dislikes the color so much that he refuses to wear a tie or boutonniere that’s orange — then agree on some other color. This is only one of the many compromises that lie ahead for you, so start practicing with this one.

DEAR ABBY: Two months ago, my brother and his wife asked me to move in with them. It’s beautiful here, they have a lovely home and have been extremely hospitable for the most part.

The problem is they fight like cats and dogs. It gets so bad sometimes that the neighbors have to call the police.

Once a week without fail, they have a huge spat about one thing or another and argue at all hours of the day and night. They break things, curse and call each other names I wouldn’t call my worst enemy. If I had known they were this unhappy, I would never have moved in.

They’ve been together for so long, this may just be their way of communicating, but I can’t put up

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with the long days and In this film publicity image released by Sony Pictures, Bryony, voiced by Ashley Jensen, left, and Arthur, sleepless nights. It’s be- voiced by James McAvoy, are shown in a scene from “Arthur Christmas.” ginning to wear on my sanity.

How do I tell them I appreciate them for letting me stay, but I can no longer take the constant fighting?

— THANKS, BUT NO THANKS DEAR T., B.N.T.: Thank them for their hospitality and for offering to share their lovely home with you, but that you will be moving to a place of your own. If they ask you why, tell them that you love them both, but the long days and sleepless nights when they argue are preventing you from getting the rest you need. It’s the truth, and it probably won’t be the first time they’ve heard it.

DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged woman who is Baptist by faith. I believe that when I die I will go to heaven. My problem is, if going to heaven means being reunited with my parents and other family members, then I don’t want to go! The idea of spending eternity with them is more than I can stand, but I don’t want to go to hell, either.

Any thoughts?

— ETERNALLY CONFUSED IN MISSISSIPPI DEAR ETERNALLY CONFUSED: Yes. When you reach the pearly gates, talk this over with St. Peter. Perhaps he would be willing to place you in a different wing than the one your parents and other family members are staying in. And in the meantime, discuss this with your minister.

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

‘Arthur Christmas’ is a holly, jolly romp DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer

A corporate-style monolith corners the market on holiday retail, cruelly displacing its outmoded workforce and crassly insisting that any individuals that fall through the cracks are part of the cost of business.

But 99 percenters don’t need to start an Occupy North Pole movement over “Arthur Christmas,” the animated comedy that shows how Santa Claus manages to deliver all those presents in a modern global market.

This pleasant holiday treat from Aardman, the British animation outfit behind “Chicken Run” and “Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the WereRabbit,” has the old-fashioned spirit of Christmas at heart, spinning a snowflake-light tale with warmth, energy and goofy humor.

The title character is a classic holiday misfit, a cousin to Rudolph or Hermey the Elf, trying to find a niche in the vast enterprise that is Christmas.

The upbeat, lanky younger son of Santa Claus, Arthur (voiced by James McAvoy) desperately wants to contribute to the family business but is a clumsy bumbler assigned to a job where he can do the least harm: answering children’s letters to the man in red.

The glory goes to his dad (Jim Broadbent), the

latest in a long line of Santas, who has become a dotty figurehead as older, bolder son Steve (Hugh Laurie) revamps the sleigh-and-reindeer method with a mechanized operation that includes a massive sleighship with stealth technology. Elves descend down ropes like ninjas to leave 2 billion gifts all over the world in a single night, while Santa heirapparent Steve oversees things from North Pole mission control.

Yet after a single present goes awry, leaving one little girl in Britain just hours away from awaking to a joyless Christmas, Steve shrugs it off as an acceptable rate of error, while drowsy Santa heads off to sleep alongside Mrs. Claus (Imelda Staunton).

Arthur, the one member of the family who truly understands the meaning of the season, can’t stand the thought of a child missing out. He and loopy Grandsanta (Bill Nighy), the former Mr. Claus who still pines for his golden days, set off in the original old reindeer-pulled sleigh to deliver the wayward present before dawn, accompaby eager nied gift-wrapping elf Bryony (Ashley Jensen, copping a hilariously rippling Scottish accent).

In her directing debut, Aardman veteran Sarah Smith and her co-writer Peter Baynham offer a fresh look at the Santa legend: a flawed Claus.

Santa and his kin are as dysfunctional a family as any of those on their Christmas-delivery list, with petty jealousy extending over three generations, from Grandsanta to Santa to Steve.

Only Arthur among the Claus menfolk has his heart in the right place, and it’s up to him to overcome his own ineptitude and insecurity to emerge, possibly, as the true alpha male of the Kringle clan.

There are lulls and comic misfires that feel like stocking stuffers the filmmakers threw in to pad “Arthur Christmas” to feature length. The story is simple enough that it could have been told in half the time by one of those old Rankin-Bass TV Christmas specials, whose unabashedly corny spirit lives on among the Aardman folks.

A Chatty Cathy of a cartoon, “Arthur Christmas” also crams in more manic banter than viewers, particularly young children, can digest (the Anglo accents will make it even harder for U.S. audiences to decipher some of the repartee).

Still, the visual gags

will carry youngsters along, while there are plenty of clever wisecracks to keep their parents occupied. Bryony’s lightning proficiency at wrapping gifts contributes some of the biggest laughs, no matter how many times the filmmakers fall back on it.

“Flushed Following Away,” this is the second computer-generated cartoon from Aardman, whose earlier entries were created by stop-motion animation. But it’s the company’s first digital 3-D feature, and while the images are fine, it amounts to another case of unnecessary 3-D presentation from Hollywood. The extra dimension adds little.

Yet it’s nowhere near as unnecessary as the Justin Bieber music video of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” that precedes the movie, in jarring 3-D. Hearing Bieber’s take on the holiday chestnut in the end-credits is more than enough.

“Arthur Christmas,” a Sony release, is rated PG for some mild rude humor.

Running time: 97 minutes. Three stars out of four.

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DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Todd,” and I have been together for four years. He proposed this summer and our wedding is planned for next year. I thought planning our wedding would be fun, but it has turned out to be a nightmare.

I want orange as our primary color, but now Todd is saying he “hates” the color orange, although he never mentioned it before. I tried to get him to agree to pair it with a color of his choice, but he refused.

Todd is being unreasonable and will not agree with me on the color.

Since it mainly affects the bridal party, I feel it should be my decision. He says it isn’t, and that he won’t even wear an orange tie or anything like it. What is your opinion?

— STUCK ON THE COLOR IN GEORGIA

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Piqua High School Justin Couchot, Hailea Creager, Jon Dembski, Bradley Dotson, Andrew Draving, Justine Ford, Dalton Giger, Adrian Hemm, Todd Holler, Dylan Kessler, Cameron Langston, Brittany Lett, Kindric Link, Ashley Moss, Brandon Newbright, Brooke Pence, Haleigh Poling, Brandon Pummill, Brooke Reinke, Phillip Ruppert-McGuire, Elle Seiss, Robert Spiggle, Robert Stollmer, Ian Supinger, Lucas Vickroy, Taylor Wellbaum, Kassie Yohey, Amanda Zaenger.

Juniors • Honor Roll Heather Anderson, Alison Barhorst, Madison Boze, Benjamin Crawford, Brandon Devaudreuil, Haley Dotson, Finfrock, Annemarie Mikayla Gao, Ashley Gerlach, Joshua Holfinger, Kyler Holland, Victoria Hostetter, Summer Littlejohn, Nathan Patrizio.

• Honorable Mention Taylor Bachman, Brandi Baker, Ben Beck, Nathan Burkholder, Allison Cole, Allison Comstock, Jake Fisher, Brandi Good, Danielle Good, Christy Graves, Rachel Harker, Brenna Heinle, Joye Hsiang, Sierra Iddings, Cara Long, Thomas Luna, Zachery Martin, Alyssa McKinney, Megan Miller, Kyle Nichols, Joshua Purk, Jenna Reed, James Rhynard, Nathan Runge, Thomas Schneider, Austin Tamplin, Darien

Wilkerson.

• Commended Elizabeth Banks, Eric Craft, Victoria Cromley, Jasmine Davis, Andrea Ferree, Zachary Fitzner, Eion Hogston, Kayla Hunley, Austin Johnston, Megan Jones, Macy Lambert, Brian Marsh, Hannah Mowery, Shelby Rogers, Hannah Ryan, Allison Seiter, Lauren Seman, Katie Stewart, Natalie Thobe, Jerame Wright, Cody Young.

Sophomores • Honor Roll Courtney Bensman, Conner Brown, Thomas Brown, Channon Collins, Gabrielle Collins, Megan Craft, Caitlin Cromes, Teija Davis, Madison Evans, Conner Forror, Hannah Goodwin, Brittany Grear, Sarah Grunkemeyer, Jarod Haney, Abigail Helman, Haley Huebner, Mykaila Ingle, Daniel Klosterman, Amanda Leggett, Bailey Manning, Jacob Newbright, Morgan O’Neal, Alessandra Painter, Sarah L. Palmer, Alissa Rohr, Daniel Saul, Jeffrey Shroyer, Heidi Strevell, Emily Wenrick, Macy Yount.

• Honorable Mention Katie Allen, Abigail Buecker-Berger, Lindsey Cruse, Caman Devaudreuil, Makayla Engley, Kayla Harshman, Dylan Hayes, Tyler Hill, Brooke Kiefer, Rhonda Lemons, Devin Magoteaux, Sarah D. Palmer, Christopher Reed, Dakota Rench,

Dustin Ross, Chelsea Smith, Jacob Teague, David Wysong.

• Commended Olivia Barhorst, Arian Braun, Skyler Butt, Jaron Cantrell, Makayla Carnes, Daijah Collier, Hunter Comstock, Mikaila Cotrell, Bobby Crawford, Helena Creager, Emily Franz, Logan Gambill, Kierstan Gray, Chelsea Hill, Maximilian Kister, Bryan Mayse, Alexandra Olds, Matthew Patrizio, Austin Reedy, Ashley Reier, Hayley Ryan, Amber Shira, Catherine Michelle Smith, Carl Stang, April Stewart, Courtney Tipps, Antonio Valdez, John Weiser, Jonathan Wirt.

Freshman • Honor Roll Adams, Marissa Michael Anderson, Carrie Beck, Kasey Boettiger, Khandrijah Brandewie, Clayton Brown, Karrstyn Kailey Byers, Burt, Corinne Crawford, Allison Divens, Amanda Ellis, Logan Ernst, Alexander Fielder, Jessica Ford, Brendan Fries, Nancy Garcia, Noah Gertner, Charles Graves, Ashley Gregory, Kendall Grunkemeyer, Luke Hanes, Frances Haney, Kylie Hays, Victoria Henderson, Joling Hsiang, Dylan Jacobs, Chelsea Jenkins, Kenton Kiser, Grace Lawson, Madeline Marshall, Angel McDaniel, Alaina Mikolajewski, Dalton Peak, Nicole Peterson, Lindsey

Covington Elementary COVINGTON — The following students are on the Principal’s List (all A’s) for the first nine weeks of school at Covington Elementary: • Third Grade: Robbie Burns, Duncan Cooper, Zachary Green, Ellie Hedges, Andrew Holley, Grant Humphrey, Madison Jones, Tyler Jones, David McCool, Cara Miller, Ellery Reck, Cael Vanderhorst • Fourth Grade: Hailey Baker, Josie Crowell, Gavin Lutz, Brenna Miller, Warrick Reck, Josie Schaurer, Cade Schmelzer, Bailey Tipps, Savannah Travers, Joshua Wall, Hailey Weer • Fifth Grade: Ian

Benedict, Elijah Gibson, Makenna Gostomsky, Emma Hand, Lily Hargrave, Gray Harshbarger, Jack Shell, Olivia VomBaur, Samantha Whiteman, Madison Williams, Anna Winn The following students are on the Honor Roll (all As and Bs) for the first nine weeks of school at Covington Elementary.

Third Grade: • Trentin Alexander, Randy Anthony, Jaden Barhorst, Jessicah Besecker, Hannah Burns, Alyssa Burton, Abby Fraley, Katie Hembree, Reece Hicks, Sydney Hogue, Aimee Kerce, Alyssa Kimmel, Tyler Owens, Jake Phillis, Avery Rench, Donovan

successful weekend at the Ada Music Fest in Ada, Ohio. In Class A, they were awarded best vocal performance, best choreography, best instrumental combo, and Class A Champions.

Brandon Newbright was awarded best performer for the group. The show choir band “Audio Hype” was awarded overall best instrumental combo of the day with a perfect score.

Congratulations to “The Company” who went on to

Richard, Ben Romie, Makenna Santos, Bryce Smith, Gavin Swank, Hailie-Jo Taxis, Ella Warner, Bethany Weldy, Destina Wills • Fourth Grade: Marciana Auxier, Kirsti Barnes, Spencer Brumbaugh, Gabrielle Buchanan, Marisa Cota, Jesse Fisher, Joseph Franke, Raven Grilliot, Zoey Hitchcock, Sophia Iddings, Gavin Jones, Layklyn Kemp, Elizabeth Kuntz, Zach Kuntz, Rachel Lauber, Makenzie Long, Morgan Lowe, Alexis Meyer, Olivia Mohler, Andrew Parker, Elizabeth Randall, Bryce Weer, Dalton Weer, Maci White

win Overall Grand Champion.

• Vote for the Piqua High School Media Class video in the Nike Rivalry Contest. The “Piqua Indians” video describes why the Piqua/Troy rivalry is the greatest rivalry in the state of Ohio. To vote for the PHS video go to www.nike.com/nikeos/p/us nikefootball/en_US/rivalryuniformcontest. Please vote and tell your friends to do the same.

• Springcreek Primary School second-grade students will perform their Thanksgiving music program at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

• Favorite Hill Primary School 2nd grade students will present a Patriotic Music Program at 7 p.m.

• Fifth Grade: Hunter Alexander, Hannah Bixler, Paige Boehringer, Darlene Burns, Laura Burns, Parker Dysinger, Lauren Hebert, Braedon Hursey, Kyle Grieshop, Lillian Hamilton, Audrea Herron, Sam Hutchinson, Emma Kendig, Tom Kuether, Megan McKinley, Gavin McReynolds, Gracie Millard, Chad Miller, Shay Ozanich, Hannah Phipps, Ashlyn Plessinger, Leah Poling, Sam Pritchard, Caleb Rawson, Ashby Rench, Riley Richards, Holly Rosengarten, Katelyn Staudt, Tyler Travers, Garrett Warner, Ashley Wooten, Chad Yohey, Natalie Zeitz

Wednesday, Nov. 30. The performance will be held at Bennett Intermediate School.

• Wilder Intermediate School students will be working with artist Chris Rowlands to create an original work of art based upon what they learned about the Miami County Watershed. Students previously created an original song after studying the Watershed earlier this fall. This project is funded through a grant from the Miami County Parks District.

• Thanksgiving Break for the Piqua City School District will be Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 25. Students return to class on Monday, Nov. 28.

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Piqua City Schools news PIQUA — Thank you to the Piqua Community from all of us at Piqua City Schools for your support of the Piqua City Schools Bond Issue in the Nov. 8 election. The community’s desire to give our children the quality schools they deserve is much appreciated. Piqua pride is evident and the future is bright — Thank You. • The Piqua High School Speech and Debate Team recently competed at the Princeton Barton Classic Speech and Debate Tournament. Congratulations to Andrea Ferree for finishing sixth overall.

• The Piqua High School Show Choir “The Company” had another

Ramos, Dylan Runge, Eleanor Ryan, Abbigayle Soliday, Cecily Stewart, Reganne Tate, Hannah Went, Rebecca Wiles, Ryan Wolfe, Lyric Wyan.

•Honorable Mention Zachary Adkins, Lauren Ashcraft, Karissa Atkins, Michaela Bell, Devin Bragg, Caitlin Brannon, Alexis BurchBurns, Destiny Clark, Nicholas Clayton, Amy Hall, Andrew Hawkins, Brandon Hohlbein, Johsua Homer, Madison Huber, Jacob Karn, Ivee Kaye, Caje Kindred, Alexis Klopfenstein, Jasmine Larsen, Alexis Low, Kirstin Malone, Corbin Meckstroth, Tasha Potts, Lateish Roberts, Zachary Sage, Austin Sims, Thomas Stein, McKenzie Stephenson, Grady Stewart, Courtney Welch, Victoria Whitten, Dylan Williams, Braden Wise, Hannah Wise, Brett Woodson.

• Commended Jessica Apple, Logan Arthur, Trevin Baugh, Samantha DeBusk, Brayden Dohme, Justin Frey, Dillan Gump, Morgan Grunkemeyer, Sean Higgins, Tate Honeycutt, Huelskamp, Marley Logan Jessup, Megan Mullin, Andrew Newbright, Erik Quinter, Braygen Saine, Kayla Schrubb, Molly Smitley, Grace Weidner, Cody Wheat.

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Katelyn Gardella, Stevee Hazel, Chloe Hess, Jordan Maggert, Cody Niswonger, Kodey Price, Shelby Roach, Lindsey Roeth Juniors • Blue Card: Amber Francis, Dakota Potts, Sara Thompson • White Card: Ellie Bowman, Tucker Carrigan, Rachel Davisson, Cole Fuston, Robert Hamilton, Morgan Jess, Emily Johnson, Shelby Long, Victoria Nuss, Kaitlyn Schellhouse, Meredith Wesco • Honor Roll: Kayla Broughton, Kylie Brown, Christopher Cron, Leah Dunivan, Molly Green, Jaksen Gustin, Montana Hahn, Colden Hale, Allison Kindell, Courtney Magoto, Zachary Martinez, Corrine Melvin, Allison Millhouse, Paige Mullen, Hunter Murphy, Sarah O’Neal, Sarah Pyers, Linda Rowley, Kere Utz Seniors • Blue Card: Samantha Blevins, Ian Bowman, Sam Everett, Emily Gerardi, Jacob Hawkins, Amber Jenkins, Elizabeth Lachat, Jake Pemberton, Zane Smith, Jacquelyn Wagner • White Card: Josh Furrow, Maureen Haley, Alex McGillvary, Jacob Miller • Honor Roll: Jenilee Accurso, Brittany Garrison, Lindsay Heckman, Angelina Henger, Tiffany Mauldin, Morgan Plantz, Mario Roush, Chelsea Sherman, Tyler Turner

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PIQUA — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Piqua High School and Piqua students attending the Miami Valley Career Center for the 2011-12 first Quarter: Seniors • Honor Roll Kyler Ashton, Holly Black, Justis Davis, Tyler Faul, Isaac Hale, Austin Hemm, Madison Hilleary, Levi Homer, Trae Honecutt, Daniel Keck, Johnathon Kelly, Jonathan Kiefer, Dale, Lavey, Kassidy Liptock, Kristen McMaster, Kyle Mills, Peggy Mumaw, Travis Nees, Jacob Nill, Jared Nill, Blythe Palsgrove, Frank Patrizio, Sarah Picklesimer, Kevin Richardson, Alexandria Rohrbaugh, Samuel Roth, Kaele Snapp, Aaron VanPelt, Zachary Williams.

• Honorable Mention Amanda Arling, Brandon Bercot, Jacob Boyd, Lauren Bradley, Nicklaus Brown, Austin Collett, Kaitlyn Didier, Tabitha Earick, Jordan Feeser, Rebecca Gambill, Ellen Haney, Kaitlyn Hayes, Taylor Huebner, Austin Lavy, Carly Lyman, Alanna Maier, Brittany McKee, Jessica McKenna, Megan Osborne, Christopher Palmer, Daniel Reyes, Daret Spradley, Nicholas Thompson.

• Commended Cheryl Bell, Conner Benson, Madison Brinkman, Tyler Broaddrick, Joshua Cooley,

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Lehman High School plans annual open house SIDNEY — Lehman Catholic High School will hold its annual Open House for Prospective Students and Parents from 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday. Students in grades 5-8 are especially invited to attend, but all families with an interest in Lehman are welcome. The event is also open to older students who may be considering educational options at another high school.

“We encourage anyone who wants to begin planning for the future to come and take a look at what we have to offer,” said Lehman Principal Denise Stauffer.

“Our open house gives families a chance to see our facility, meet our faculty, and hear about Lehman from our students and parents.”

Lehman Student Ambassadors will give tours of the school. In addition, teachers will be in their classrooms to greet future students and their parents.

“We provide an educational experience grounded in faith and Christian values,” Stauffer said.

“Lehman Catholic provides students with a quality education with an emphasis on individual attention.

Students have the opportunity to participate in varied activities, many of which emphasize service to oth-

ers.”

In addition to tours of the facilities, attendees can visit the Schlater Family Gymnasium to see displays featuring various extracurricular activities, athletic teams, and clubs offered at the school. Club advisors, student leaders, and coaches will be on hand to answer questions and provide written information.

At 7:30 p.m., the Lehman Limelighters Show Choir will perform their annual traveling variety show in the Jerry DeLong Gymnasium. This performance will be the only public performance of the show, which was presented at the local Catholic elementary schools last week.

The Lehman Retention and Recruitment Committee, officials at area Catholic elementary schools, and a host of parent volunteers have been busy over the last several weeks contacting potential Lehman students to invite them to attend the Open House.

“I have been extremely impressed with the participation of our parent volunteers and the response we have been receiving,” said director of development Scott Greve. “I anticipate a large turnout, even including students not currently

enrolled in one of our partner elementary schools.”

Lehman encourages each student to become the best version of themselves. Last year, Lehman was one of only 63 high schools in the state of Ohio to be recognized as a “Top Academic High School.” This recognition indicates that more than 90 percent of all sophomores at Lehman passed all five segments of the Ohio Graduation Test.

Lehman has consistently been awarded the Governor’s Thomas Edison Award of Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. Lehman graduates are known for their leadership in these areas.

Several past graduates have received “full-ride” scholarships in mathematics and engineering.

Lehman students put their faith into action whether they are in religion courses learning the precepts of the faith or participating in service clubs and projects. The Lehman community is serious about using the gifts we are given in order to “seek first the Kingdom of God.” A majority of students actively engage themselves in school activities and volunteering in the community.

“Lehman’s mission is to

educate the whole person – body, mind and soul — for the glory of God and service of others,” Lehman’s President Mike Barhorst stated.

“The school community is determined to provide a quality education to any student who expresses interest. Financial aid is available for those who apply and qualify for tuition assistance.”

Students attending the Open House are eligible for a drawing for scholarships that will be applied to tuition expenses. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student attending the Open House from each Catholic parish in the area, plus an additional scholarship to a student not currently affiliated with a Catholic parish.

“Lehman Catholic has made me who I am today,” said Daniel Sehlhorst, current Lehman senior and a National Merit Commended Student. “My intellectual ability is a product of the demanding academics and strong discipline under which I have studied… Emotionally, I possess confidence and composure knowing that the Lord has a distinct plan for my life.

My educational experience has opened the doors for me and enabled me to lead a complete and balanced life.”

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Downtown Piqua businesses Apple Tree Gallery, Ken Mar Antiques, Tapestry Angel, Barclay’s Men’sWomen’s Clothiers, Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees, Dobo’s Delights, Piqua Guitar, New 2 U, Kat’s Apparel, The Second Story Gallery and Readmore’s Hallmark will all be participating in the event along with Allisten Manor’s Flower Box, Gerlach’s Flowers by Sharron, Genell’s Flowers and Andy’s Garden Center. Each of the stores participating in the Holiday Open House weekend have different plans and events scheduled in their businesses and their hours may vary by the nature of their businesses.

• Today, Apple Tree Gallery, located at 405 N. Main St., will be hosting a Candlelight Preview from 5-8 p.m. and visitors can enjoy some cheese and wine while they preview all the season’s newest ornaments and holiday decorations.

During the open house weekend only Apple Tree Gallery will have a buy two get one free offer on ornaments from Radko, Old World, Inge Glass, Mattarusky and Jingle Nog. • Ken Mar Antiques, located at 322 N. Main St. has two entire floors of unique dealers featuring not only antiques and collectibles but also original art, crafts and jewelry.

While visiting Ken Mar, be sure to take in the spectacular sleigh in the front win-

Local author sets book signings PIQUA — Local author Larry Hamilton, whose new book, “Between Two Suns: The Berean Experience,” will go on sale today at Readmore’s Hallmark and Eagle Printing, has three book signings planned in the near future.

The book, authored by Hamilton and written by Christian DeLaet, a former student of the retired Piqua High School teacher, is a sequel to his first HAMILTON book, “Lucy’s Story.”

Hamilton will be signing books from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Kroger and from 6-9 p.m. the same day at Readmore’s Hallmark. A book signing is planned for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Miami Valley Centre Mall.

Brave Hearts Holiday Program set Dec. 3.

TROY — Generations of Life Community Bereavement Resource Center, a service of Hospice of Miami County, will be hosting a “Brave Hearts Holiday Program” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at 550 Summit Ave., Troy.

This holiday event is for grieving children and teens that will provide lunch and fellowship, a

Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year.

• Readmore’s Hallmark, located at 430 N. Main St., is stocked to overflowing with hundreds of gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list. Visitors to the store can sign up for a register-to-win opportunity.

Readmore’s Hallmark also offers a complete selection of Mainstreet Piqua gift items including playing cards, ornaments, puzzles, key-rings and Cat’s Meow collectibles.

• Start your holiday shopping with a unique experience at New-2-U. Carrying antiques, collectibles, primitives and gift items too. They also handle name brand gently worn children’s clothes and toys.

Back room now open with some furniture. During the open house weekend shoppers can enjoy 20 percent off entire store. Don’t miss this opportunity to save.

New-2-U is located at 411 N. Main St. in downtown Piqua.

• Kat’s Apparel, located at 101 E. High St., has a huge selection of gently used clothing for everyone in the family. Shoppers will love the selection in this beautifully laid out store with plenty of choices.

• Downtown Piqua’s newest retailer, Piqua Guitar, 110 W. Ash St., is excited about participating in their first Holiday Open House.

They have a large selection of guitars, accessories and, if all else fails, they also have gift certificates in various amounts.

• The Second Story

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Gallery, located 319 N. Main St. in downtown Piqua, has a huge selection of framed art and a selection of gifts and frames. The professionals at the Second Story can turn your memorabilia into a timeless collectible with unique framing and display ideas.

• Allisten Manor’s Flower Box, 1622 Washington Ave., will be participating in the Holiday Open House, and in addition to floral displays the store has a full selection of Rothchild’s food items and a great gift selection.

• Gerlach’s Flowers by Sharron, 1501 Washington Ave., also will be welcoming visitors as a part of the open house.

• GeNell’s Flowers, located at 300 E. Ash St., has gift items along with great holiday floral decorations for any decorating style.

While you are out and about be sure to stop by Andy’s Garden Center to get your supplies for your holiday decorating.

The Holiday Open House weekend is being held the weekend before Thanksgiving to give everyone the opportunity to see what Piqua’s independent businesses have to offer.

A complete list, including phone numbers, of all the participants in the Holiday Open House weekend are available on the Mainstreet Piqua website at www.mainstreetpiqua.com.

While there you can also check out all the events scheduled for downtown Piqua this holiday season.

For more information on the Holiday Open House, call Mainstreet Piqua at 773-9355.

movie, painting and making decorations for a holiday tree plus an ornament to take home.

This program is open for ages 5-18 in the greater Miami County area.

Pre-registration is required by Dec. 1 and may be done so by calling the Generations of Life Center (937) 573-2100 or emailing gol@HospiceofMiamiCounty.org

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• The Tapestry Angel also will be joining the open house weekend. The Spring Street needlecraft store has many new Christmas charts and kits in stock and many oldies, but still very desirable, at sale price. The Tapestry Angel also has in-stock the Piqua Indian chart and needlepoint. These are quick to do and can be made into an ornament, a pillow, or inserted into a box for that special student in your life.

There also is still time to get those last minute projects framed or pick up a gift certificate for the stitcher in your life. While in the store you will also find an array of handcrafted stained glass suncatchers and ornaments.

•Barclay’s Men’sWomen’s Clothier in downtown Piqua has been a destination store in downtown Piqua for more than 60 years but their inventory and offerings are changing constantly. They offer a large variety of Ohio State clothing as well as suits, jackets, outerwear, ties and shoes. Barclay’s has one of the largest selections of Brighton jewelry and accessories in the area and also offers a full line of Vera Bradley purses and accessories. Barclay’s offers complementary gift-wrapping and gift certificates in any amount.

• Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees is all decked out for the Holidays and in addition to their amazing selection of gift baskets and chocolate offerings they also have a great selection of gift items.

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Sylvia Maria Anderson, in a letter on the story behind the making of the baby hats. And without any places near Barker in need of winter clothing, she has been knitting and donating hats for those in the community through Anderson, who lives in Miami County.

Back at the Salvation Army, Puterbaugh and Hartley were busy helping prepare items to be donated to area nursing homes on Wednesday. The two longtime friends have been serving the community through various activities and organizations, getting their start in the Girls Scouts.

“We’ve worked together for years,” said Hartley, explaining how the two have been room mothers together and even helped with Boy Scouts.

“Then we both had to go to work,” Puterbaugh said with a kind laugh as she went on to explain how the two friends are now retired and both widows.

The baby hats are their newest endeavor.

It takes an average of an hour and a half to crochet each hat, Hartley said. They use their own material, with Puterbaugh estimating she’s made at least 40 hats.

“I know one thing, the dog isn’t too happy with me,” said Puterbaugh about how she knits during the news or other TV programs, the task keeping her faithful pooch, a mix of Australian Shepherd and Collie, with Spaniel ears, from the cov-

eted spot on her lap. “He’s the best I’ve ever had.”

“I didn’t count mine,” said Hartley, who has been making blankets, too.

She estimated they currently have at least 75 hats, not including those donated by Barker. “I just enjoy doing it. It’s something I can do.”

Susanne Pummill is a retired school cafeteria cook who, along with sewing hats for the Christmas toy shop, has been helping out with numerous programs at the Salvation Army, including the canteen free lunch service that feeds hundreds of area children during the summer.

“I just think they are doing a lovely job,” said Fosnight of the volunteers’ work. “There’s going to be a lot of happy mothers and babies at Christmas.

That’s a real gift, giving from your heart and your time.”

The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 129 S. Wayne St. The Salvation Army senior citizens program is held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday in the gymnasium. The program offers fellowship, service projects, entertainment, special trips and lunch at a nominal fee for those 50 years and older.

While no transportation is currently available the Salvation Army is hoping to offer such services in the near future.

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Ease into this friendship, and remember to keep an open mind.

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Today this fact might become clear when several people start clamoring for your attention.

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Make the most of whatever opportunities come along.

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If you’re out and about today, check in from time to time to see if anybody has been trying to reach you.

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The scammer's check is and eventually fake bounces and the seller loses the wired amount.

While banks and Western Union branches are trained at spotting fake checks, these types of scams are growing increasingly sophisticated and fake checks often aren't caught for weeks.

Funds wired through Western Union or MoneyGram are irretrievable and virtually untraceable.

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

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1 PIQUA, large 2 bedroom, all electric, all amenities, (937)308-9709.

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.

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THANKSGIVING 2011 DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED DEADLINES SIDNEY DAILY NEWS ISSUE Wednesday, 11/23 Thursday, 11/24 Friday, 11/25 Saturday, 11/26 Monday, 11/28

DISPLAY DEADLINE Friday, 11/18, 5pm Friday, 11/18, 5pm Monday, 11/21, 5pm Tuesday, 11/22, Noon Tuesday, 11/22, Noon

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DISPLAY DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/22, 5pm

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DISPLAY DEADLINE

LINER DEADLINE

Friday, 11/18, 5pm Friday, 11/18, 5pm Monday, 11/21, 5pm Tuesday, 11/22, Noon Tuesday, 11/22, Noon Tuesday, 11/22, Noon

Tuesday, 11/22, 3pm Tuesday, 11/22, 3pm Wed., 11/23, Noon Wed., 11/23, 3pm Wed., 11/23, 4pm Wed., 11/23, 5pm

MIAMI COUNTY ADVOCATE ISSUE DISPLAY DEADLINE LINER DEADLINE Tuesday, 11/22, 5pm Wed., 11/23, 4pm Monday, 11/28 Please be advised our offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

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PIQUA, 1 bedroom apartment, stove, refrigerator furnished, $275 mo., $275 deposit. (937)773-4552

PIQUA, 1041 N. Broadway, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, washer, dryer hookup, $600 mo., $500 deposit.

(937)974-4570

PIQUA, 3 bedroom, downstairs, 2 car garage, utilities included, 646 S. Main. $600 mo. 2 bedroom, 2 car garage, $425 mo.

828 W. North.

(937)381-7420

PIQUA, 313.5 Broadway, 2 bedroom, upstairs, includes stove, no pets, $365, (937)418-8912.

PIQUA, 3-5 bedrooms.

Handicap accessible, stove & refrigerator included. $600 rent, $500 deposit, (937)339-7028.

PIQUA, 414 S Main, large 2 bedroom, stove refrigerator $400 monthly, (937)418-8912 PIQUA, 439 Adams Street, downstairs 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, stove, no pets, $450, (937)418-8912.

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

(937)339-8259.

WEST MILTON, 1 story brick duplex, 3 bedroom, fireplace, 1 car attached, Metro accepted, (937)698-6179, (937)477-2177.

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1114 BROADWAY. 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, stove, new furnace, garage, no pets. $675.

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3 BEDROOM new home, 2 Bath, 2 car garage, granite counters. Located 2 minutes from I-75. Rentto-own or lease. $1000.

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PIQUA, 2935 Delaware Circle, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, all appliances, No pets, $880 monthly, 1 year lease, (937)778-0524

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PIQUA, 4610 North Stillwell Road.

Friday, 11/18, 8:30am-5pm.

BAKE SALE! Pies (fruit & cream), apple dumplings, breads, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, Angel food cakes, cookies and noodles.

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PIQUA 425 S. Wayne St. Saturday November 19 9-3. TV/Electronics Store Closing. TV's, radios, antiques, TV/electronic test equipment, literature and parts, shop shelves, heavy-duty carts. everything must go! Cash-ncarry.

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PIQUA 425 S. Wayne St. Saturday November 19 9-3. INDOORS! Kerosene/Electric heaters, TV's, radios, shop shelves, work tables, tools, dinning table and chairs, office/household and one of a kind items.

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320 Houses for Rent 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, cozy 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hook-up, full basement, 1 car attached garage, large fenced yard, $550 month.

(937)228-3848 TROY, Troy-Sidney Rd, 3 bedrooms, $700 monthly plus electric, newly remodeled, hardwood/ carpet floors, heated tile, oak trim, central air (937)524-2061

400 - Real Estate For Sale 420 Farms for Sale

FARM for sale: 7125 Brown Road, Covington.

41.61 acres. Brochures available at location.

500 - Merchandise

535 Farm Supplies/Equipment

CORN HEAD, 6 rows, No 63 for John Deere combine, $1500, (937)526-4861.

545 Firewood/Fuel

FIREWOOD, All hardwood, $150 per cord delivered or $120 you pick up.

(937)596-6622 or (937)726-2780

560 Home Furnishings

DINETTE TABLE with 3 chairs. Maple wood, pedestal type. BISTRO TABLE with 2 chairs. Inlaid tiles on table and chairs.

(937)492-0357 PIANO, Baby Grand, smallest model made. Excellent value for the price, $100, (937)214-5044.

570 Lawn and Garden

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, In ground for flower beds or lawns. Great Christmas Gifts for parents and children. Convenient, affordable.

Gift cards available. (937)492-7582

577 Miscellaneous

BAR STOOLS, medium colored oak, (2), swivel back, Amish custom made, (937)778-0986.

BATHTUB BENCH, Guardian. Guardian commode, InMotion II Treadmill, Rollator, ped bike. All previously used items.

(937)492-0606

POWERED WHEELCHAIR, like new condition. $600. (937)606-2828

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COOKWARE, Original Wagner cast iron. Excellent condition! Price negotiable. (937)492-9434

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

HOT TUB, Viking, twin power motors with lights, waterfall, cd player, gazebo.

Like new $3500, Tires/wheels 215x40x18 , like new $200

MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR Safari motorized scooter. Used less than 5 years. $200. Very good condition. (937)394-2923

NASCAR DIECAST collection. Over 225 1/24 diecast. Some autograph cars, Autograph picture cards. NASCAR card collection and lots more. 3 curio cabinets.

(419)629-2041 SNOW THROWER, TroyBilt, 24" clearing path.

5.5hp, electric start. $450 cash. (937)778-8671

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, freestanding style, good condition, $200 OBO, (937)493-4633

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18 ft., 165 OMC Inboard Outboard, runs great. $3000 OBO. (937)524-2724 (513)509-3861

2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC 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

1986 WILDERNESS FLEETWOOD 29', stored inside, 4 new tires, everything works great!

Large awning, excellent condition, like new! A must see!! Asking $3500.

Call (937)418-3516

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT GREAT condition. 80,000 miles- mostly highway, recently detailed inside and out. Non-smoker and no accidents. All scheduled maintenance performed.

Call (937)773-2694 ask for Jennie

Sell the TV 1999 BUICK CENTURY AWESOME DEAL!!! Only 110,500 miles. 3100 motor.

All electric. A/C. Runs great! Very clean inside and out. Good gas mileage. NICE CAR!! $4500.

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580 Musical Instruments

ORGAN, Church Serenade Con and bench, walnut. $800. (937)667-1659

ORGAN, Theater Lowry console, in excellent condition, mahogany finish.

With two Leslie cabinets.

Make offer.

(937)773-2217

583 Pets and Supplies

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

GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups, AKC, vet checked and first shots at 6 weeks.

5 females, 5 males. Parents on premises. $250 stephkoble76@winds t r e a m . n e t .

(937)473-5698.

JACK RUSSELL, full blooded, tails docked. 7 weeks old. $150 (937)308-4867

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

WEIMARANER PUPPY AKC, Vet checked, 19 weeks old. 1st and 2nd shots, wormed, tails and claws done. $350.

(937)658-0045

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LEGAL NOTICE DIRECTORY SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-106 BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP vs.

Michael L. Casey, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 14, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Newberry, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: H17-050669 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 784, page 156 Also known as: 8896 West Klinger Road, Covington, Ohio 45318 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Seventy Two Thousand and 00/100 ($72,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

Marie Divita, Attorney 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011 2233581

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 10-585 BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP vs.

Richard D. Feightner, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 14, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-068700 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Record 590, page 447 Also known as: 1710 Amherst Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Seventy Two Thousand and 00/100 ($72,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

Wayne E. Ulbrich, Attorney 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 08-931 Fifth Third Bank, Successor in Interest to Fifth Third Bank (Western Ohio) vs.

Donna E. Yohey, Executor of the Estate of Davonna J. Yohey, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 14, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Washington, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: M40-017900 Also known as: 1200 North Reece Road, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Ninety Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($99,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

Kevin L. Williams, Attorney 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-524 BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP vs.

Marvin B. Harlamert, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 14, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-046890 Also known as: 521 Manier Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Forty Eight Thousand and 00/100 ($48,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

George J. Annos, Attorney 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-057 GMAC Mortgage, LLC vs.

Jeff D. Minnich, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 14, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Covington, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: H19-009990 Also known as: 728 East Walnut Street, Covington, Ohio 45318 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Sixty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($69,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

Thomas G. Widman, Attorney 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011

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SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-024 EverBank vs.

Amanda A. Cooper, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 14, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-072596 Also known as: 1815 Wilshire Drive, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Eighty Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($87,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

Christopher G. Phillips, Attorney 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 09-212 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2006-1 vs.

Hank Richardson, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 7, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the Village of Bradford, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: H18-005760 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 756, page 923; January 12, 2005 Also known as: 600 Moody Avenue, Bradford, Ohio 45308 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Fifty Seven Thousand and 00/100 ($57,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

F. Peter Costello, Attorney 11/4, 11/11, 11/18-2011

592 Wanted to Buy

CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up.

Thanks for calling (937)719-3088 or (937)451-1019

593 Good Things to Eat

HOLIDAY TURKEYS, Home grown, free range, and fresh.

Call (937)526-4934 ask for Beth. If no answer leave message.

800 - Transportation

805 Auto

1999 CHEVY Tahoe, 2 tone grey, great condition, 4 wheel drive, leather seats, running boards, tow package, power windows/locks, rebuilt tranny, new parts. (402)340-0509

2003 CHEVY Cavalier LS, 4 cylinder, auto, clean in/ out, sporty. Loaded. Reliable. 92,000. $3800 firm. (937)547-8424 or (937)603-5607.

2004 BUICK Le Sabre Ltd. 20,200 miles, white, navy blue cloth top.

Leather interior, Florida car! Immaculate. $13,000 OBO. (937)492-1308

850 Motorcycles/Mopeds

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

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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

1990 GMC TRUCK, only 83,000 miles, power brakes & steering, electric lock & windows, $2300, (937)526-4963.

2010 CHEVROLET Silverado LT. 8 Cylinder, 4 x 4, extended cab, short bed. 5200 miles, $24,500.

(937)698-5351

899 Wanted to Buy

Wanted junk cars and trucks. Cash paid and free removal.(937)732-5424 www.wantedjunkers.com

SHERIFF’S SALE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 11-416 U.S. Bank, N.A. vs.

William H. Westfall, Individually and as Co-Executor of the Estate of Marilyn L. Haney, et al Pursuant to the command of an Order of Sale in the above name cause to me directed by the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, Ohio, I will offer at Public Sale in the lobby of the Sheriff on December 21, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the a.m. the following described premises, to-wit: Situated in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio Parcel Number: N44-012660 Prior Deed Reference: 723, page 123 Also known as: 653 South Wayne Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 A full legal description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Appraised at Seventy Two Thousand and 00/100 ($72,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraisement.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% of appraised value down time of sale and .5% of appraised value for conveyance and recording, balance within 30 days of confirmation.

Christopher M. Schwieterman, Attorney 11/18, 11/25, 12/02-2011

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES Sealed proposals will be received by the Piqua City School Board of Education of Piqua, Ohio. Bids will be opened in the second floor Board Room at the Board of Education Office building located at 719 East Ash Street, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, December 2, 2011. At that time, proposals will be opened by the Treasurer of said Board as provided by law for two new 2013, 84 passenger transit style buses, according to the specifications of said Board of Education. All bids must state that buses comply with all safety regulations and current Ohio Minimum Standards for School Bus Construction of the Department of Education adopted by and with the consent of the Director of Highway Safety pursuant to Section 4511.76 of the Ohio Revised Code and all other State and Federal provisions of law.

Specifications and instructions to bidders may be requested from the office of the District Business Coordinator, Piqua, Ohio.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Please call (937) 773-4321 with further questions.

By the order of the Piqua Board of Education Bob Luby, President Jeff Price, Treasurer 11/11,18-2011 2234829

SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGMENT OF FORCLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUINT LAND TAXES MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 09-1164 Patricia Quillen, Treasurer of Miami County, Ohio Plaintiff vs.

Diana L. Hall, et al Defendant Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcel of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and charges as follows: Situation in the City of Piqua, County of Miami, and State of Ohio.

A full property description may be obtained in the Office of the Recorder of Miami County, Ohio.

Parcel Address: 1418 Madison Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356 Auditors Parcel No: N44-027350 Taxes, Penalties, Charges Due: $15,412.72 Estimated Court Cost: $1,500.00 Total Cost: $16,912.72 Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by said sheriff to satisfy the total amount of such judgment. Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Charles A. Cox, Sheriff of Miami County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:15 am in the lobby of the Sheriff's Department, Safety Building, Troy, Ohio, on Wednesday, the 7th day of December 2011, and if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Wednesday, the 21st day of December 2011, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Public notice is hereby given that all such real property to be sold at a public auction may be subject to a federal tax lien that may not be extinguished by the sale and purchasers of any such real property are urged to search the Federal Tax Lien Index that is kept by the County Recorder to determine if notice of a federal tax lien has been filed with respect to any such real property. Defendant has redemption rights pursuant to 5721.25 O.R.C. Gary Nasal, Attorney 11/4, 11/11, 11/18-2011 2231613

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION LEGAL NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF GILBERT F. FRYLING, Et Al., ADDRESS UNKNOWN, CASE NO. 11701 IN THE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT, THIRD FLOOR, MIAMI COUNTY SAFETY BUILDING, 201 W. MAIN STREET, TROY, OHIO 45373.

TO: GILBERT F. FRYLING, HIS HEIRS AND ASSIGNS AND HIS RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, SURVIVING SPOUSES, NEXT OF KIN, LEGATEES, DEVESEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, AND HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, IF ANY, OF SUCH PERSONS. And EMMA E. FRYLING, HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS AND HER RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, SURVIVING SPOUSES, NEXT OF KIN, LEGATEES, DEVESEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, AND HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, IF ANY, OF SUCH PERSONS And ERNEST STROHMEYER, HIS HEIRS AND ASSIGNS AND HIS RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, SURVIVING SPOUSES, NEXT OF KIN, LEGATEES, DEVESEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, AND HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, IF ANY, OF SUCH PERSONS. And MYRTLE STROHMEYER, HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS AND HER RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, SURVIVING SPOUSES, NEXT OF KIN, LEGATEES, DEVESEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, AND HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, IF ANY, OF SUCH PERSONS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ON OCTOBER 7, 2011, AN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE YOUR INTEREST IN PART OF INLOTS 20 AND 21 LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PIQUA WAS FILED IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO. THE OBJECT OF THE COMPLAINT IS TO TERMINATE ANY INTEREST YOU MAY HAVE IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. YOU HAVE TWENTY EIGHT DAYS TO ANSWER THE COMPLAINT AFTER THE LAST DATE OF PUBLICATION, AND IF YOU FAIL TO ANSWER A DEFAULT JUDGMENT WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU. ROBERT J. LINDEMAN, JUDGE MIAMI COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT Frank J. Patrizio McCulloch, Felger, Fite & Gutmann Co., L.P.A P.O. Box 910 Piqua, Ohio 45356 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25-2011 2227572

INFORMATION Call ROB KISER, sports editor, at 773-2721, ext. 209, from 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

■ NFL Football

IN BRIEF ■ Basketball

■ MLB Baseball

Astros leaving

Lady Chargers cruise to win LIMA — The Edison Community College women’s basketball team cruised to a 99-53 win over OSU-Lima Thursday to improve to 3-1 on the season.

“We put five players in double figures,” Edison coach Kim Rank said. “We did what we could to hold the scored down in the second half. The girls really played well.”

Brianna Innocent led the Edison attack with 21 points.

Cori Blackburn and Martina Brady each scored 16 points.

Jo Steva netted 14 and Mackenzie May added 10.

Edison will host Ancilla at 1 p.m. Saturday in a Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Leon Hall has been lost for the season with an achilles injury. doubleheader.

The Edison men play Aim High Prep at 7 p.m. tonight, before playing Ancilla at 3 p.m. Saturday.

EDISON SCORING Kristen Winemiller 2-0-5, Megan McGowen 1-0-2, Cori Blackburn 6-2-16, Kendra Brunswick 3-0-6, Mackenzie May 32-10, Martina Brady 5-3-16, Brooke Gariety 2-1-5, Lottie Hageman 2-0-4, Dakota Sowders 0-0-0, Jo Steva 7-0-14, Brianna Innocent 10-1-21. Totals: 41-9-99.

3-point field goals — Winemiller, Blackburn (2), May (2), Brady (3).

Records: Edison 3-1.

Local teams to be in action TROY — Several local teams will be in action at the Jim Dabbelt Troy Trojans Girls Basketball Preview Saturday.

Piqua will play Minster at 3:20, followed by Covington at Springfield Shawnee at 4 p.m.

Miami East will be in action later in the day, playing Trotwood-Madison at 7:20 p.m.

There will be a total of 10 games played, beginning with Sidney and National Trail at 2 p.m.

All games will be two eight-minute quarters.

The event is a fundraiser for the Troy High School girls basketball program.

Tickets are $3 for students and $4 for adults.

East girls to delay start CASSTOWN — Due to the volleyball team winning the D-III state tournament, Miami East has postponed its first two girls basketball games.

The Nov. 25 game with Graham has been rescheduled for Jan. 23 with a 6 p.m. JV start.

The Nov. 26 game with Vandalia-Butler will now be played Dec. 3, with an 11 a.m. JV start.

Moving to AL

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Missing ‘cornerstone’ Bengals learning to play without Hall

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals are learning to get along without a cornerback who is also one of their cornerstones.

Leon Hall tore his left Achilles tendon in a loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, ending his season. The Bengals (6-3) will try to stay in contention in the AFC North without one of their most indispensable players.

How indispensable?

When they gave contract extensions to their most important players before the season, Hall was a priority, getting his deal rewritten through 2015.

"If you would ask me, I'd say we built this defense around Leon and that's the honest-to-God safety Chris truth," Crocker said. "You can't do a lot without having a shutdown corner. We still have guys who are talented and we'll do what we do — we're not going to change anything, because we can't — but it's hard to lose somebody."

The first-round draft pick from Michigan in 2007 teamed with Johnathan Joseph to form one of the league's top tandems. Joseph left for Houston as a free agent

after last season and was replaced by free agent Nate Clements.

The secondary is in flux heading into a pivotal game in Baltimore (6-3) on Sunday. The winner will move into a first-place tie with idle Pittsburgh (73) atop the AFC North.

One of the deciding factors will be how the defense handles Hall's loss while facing Joe Flacco and a diversified offense that can challenge cornerbacks.

"You do what you keep doing," said Crocker, who also plays cornerback in passing situations. "We're already playing good up front, the front seven.

They just have to play better. The guys who come in, there can't be any letdowns or any slack."

Three relative newcomers will find themselves in big roles.

The Bengals traded for Kelly Jennings last August to provide depth. Jennings, a first-round draft pick by Seattle in 2006, started 14 games for the Seahawks last season.

Jennings has missed three games early in the season because of a sore hamstring and his unfamiliarity with coordinator Mike Zimmer's system.

Now, he moves into a starting spot.

"I finally got a chance to play three games back-toback," Jennings said.

"With the injuries, I played two games and then I was out another two games. So I'm starting to settle down, calm down.

"It's a chance for me to play more, a chance for me to get in the groove. I believe this is what they brought me in for — if something like this were to happen — so I'll be ready to play."

Adam "Pacman" Jones also becomes more important with Hall gone. The Bengals gave Jones another chance at the NFL last season, and he won the No. 3 cornerback spot before a neck injury at midseason prompted him to have surgery.

Jones missed the first six games this season while completing his recovery from the neck problem. He pulled his right hamstring in his first game back and pulled groin muscles during practice last week, leaving him inactive for the last two games.

"I hate it for Leon, but someone has to step up," Jones said. "Hopefully, I

will be ready for Sunday.

I've been dying for this opportunity.

"They've been waiting on me patiently. I've had some nicks and knacks. I might have to play through a little pain to do what we have to do. I'm prepared, and we'll see how it goes."

Then there's Clements, a 31-year-old playing well so far. He becomes their top cornerback.

"One thing that I've learned: You don't really force it," Clements said.

"Just continue to do your job and your responsibility and everything will take care of itself."

One thing won't change: Cincinnati's style. The Bengals play tight manto-man coverage, something they won't abandon with a different cast.

"You can't play a lot of zone because it's easy to make completions," Crocker said. "The thing about us in this secondary: We like to play tight coverage and we like to contest balls, contest throws. We're not a zone team, so we're not going to change what we've done.

We're going to keep going."

HOUSTON (AP) — New Astros owner Jim Crane is promising plenty of changes in addition to the club's move to the American League.

Baseball owners unanimously approved the longdelayed sale of the team from Drayton McLane to Crane on Thursday, a transaction that requires the franchise to move from the NL Central to the AL West in 2013.

As part of the Astros' agreement to switch leagues, the sale price was cut from $680 million to $615 million, a person at the owners meetings in Milwaukee told The Associated Press.

Crane said at a late-afternoon news conference at Minute Maid Park that the reported money totals were "fairly accurate." He said the transaction will be completed on Tuesday.

"We're focused on bringing a winner back to Houston," Crane said.

"We've got a lot of plans."

McLane, general manager Ed Wade and presiof baseball dent operations Tal Smith did not attend Crane's news conference, and Crane said he's planning staff changes after Thanksgiving.

"From soup to nuts, we'll sit down with all the executives, ask them what they think we're doing right, ask them what they think we're doing wrong," he said, "and we'll make some very, very quick adjustments."

Crane originally wanted the Astros to stay in the National League, where the franchise has competed since its inception in 1962. But Major League Baseball saw an opportunity to balance the leagues, putting 15 teams in each, and forced Crane and his new team to take the deal.

"It became evident that the move to the AL was an issue," Crane said. "We had a transaction that was done in May, and with that transaction, that changed over time. It was See ASTROS/Page 14

No longer anonymous Shurmur tries to stay upbeat

STUMPER

How many Q: times has a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher won the Cy Young award?

A:

10

QUOTED “I would wreck my mom to win a championship.”

—Tony Stewart on going for a title this weekend

BEREA (AP) — Not long after he was named Cleveland's coach, Pat Shurmur went unrecognized in local restaurants.

These days, he doesn't go out very often.

"My wife Jennifer is an outstanding cook so I have no problem being home," he said, smiling.

In the middle of a season sliding the wrong way, Shurmur limits his public appearances to Sundays.

These are tough times for the first-year coach, the Browns and their passionate fans, many of whom have grown so tired of the losing that their anger has turned to apathy. On Thursday, an upper-deck seat for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars could be purchased from

an online ticket brokerage for just $5.

This is Cleveland, where football and faith are intertwined but where the local team has been breaking hearts for decades.

The Browns (3-6) shattered a few more last week when Cleveland's dependable field-goal unit botched a snap and kicker Phil Dawson, who had made four field goals, hooked a 22-yard attempt in the final minutes of a 13-12 loss to St. Louis. For a few Browns loyalists, whose devotion was already hanging by a thread, losing to a one-win Rams team was the final straw.

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Friday, November 18, 2011

■ MLB Baseball

Kershaw downplays comparison Like Koufax, Dodger southpaw wins Cy Young NEW YORK (AP) — Clayton Kershaw might be the only one not comparing him with Sandy Koufax.

Both left-handed aces for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

And now both Cy Young Award winners.

"I'm still uncomfortable with it," Kershaw said Thursday after winning his first NL Cy Young in a runway. "I don't want to have any disrespect for Mr. Koufax. He did it for a long time. He won a lot of awards and he won World Series. He threw no-hitters. Just a lot of things I'm not anywhere close to accomplishing yet. I have tremendous respect for him and would never want to ever put myself in the same category as him."

Kershaw received 27 of 32 first-place votes and 207 points in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Philadelphia's Roy Halladay, last year's winner, was second with four firstplace votes and 133 points.

Phillies teammate Cliff Lee was third with 90 points, followed by Arizona's Ian Kennedy with 76 points.

"I always dreamed about playing in the big leagues. I never dreamed about doing anything special in the big leagues. I

don't think any kid ever does," Kershaw said. "The people I'm now associated with, just by having this award, is something that I never thought would ever happen."

Koufax, among the greatest left-handers in baseball history, won three Cy Youngs for the Dodgers in 1963, 1965 and 1966. Kershaw has a long was to go before he matches those accomplishments.

"Whenever you have a Cy Young next to your name, there's going to be expectations that go along with it," Kershaw said.

"Whenever I look at a pitcher and I see that he's

won a Cy Young Award, I think, you know, this guy, he better be good. And that's what I hope to be. I hope people have that expectation for me."

With a big curveball that might be the best in baseball, Kershaw won the NL's pitching triple crown. Pitching on a team that went 82-79, he led the league with a 2.28 ERA and 248 strikeouts and with a 21-5 record tied Kennedy for most wins.

The 23-year-old lefthander, whose previous high for victories was 13 in 2010, dominated the league during the final two months of the season, going 8-0 with a 0.96 ERA

in his final nine starts.

Kershaw was 5-0 against the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants, going 4-0 with a 0.30 ERA in head-to-head matchups with Tim Lincecum, the 2008 and 2009 winner.

Orel Hershiser, who won the 1988 Cy Young for the Dodgers, said Kershaw moved from "'good to great."

"He's just scratching the surface of what he can become and I know he can reach much higher limits," Hershiser said.

Kershaw's .207 opponents' batting average was the second-lowest in the major leagues among qualified pitchers, trailing only Detroit's Justin Verlander (.192), the unanimous AL Cy Young winner. Kershaw was especially effective at Dodger Stadium, where he went 12-1 with the lowest home ERA in the big leagues at 1.69.

It was the 10th Cy Young won by the Dodgers, following Don Newcombe (1956), Don Drysdale (1962), Koufax, Mike Marshall (1974), Fernando Valenzuela (1981), Hershiser and Eric Gagne (2003).

"It's a really cool feeling and amazing for him," Gagne said. "He's just getting started. He'll probably win a couple more.”

— a rivalry with somebody like the Cardinals," said Mark Leyerle, who was born in Dallas but has lived in Houston for 25 years.

Crane said he's already received letters from season-ticket holders saying they won't be renewing.

He thinks the completion of the sale will restore some confidence in the product.

"We're not going to try to look back, we're going to try to look forward," Crane said. "When we get the team turned around and we start winning, hopefully that will be in the rear-view mirror."

The Astros joined the major leagues as the Colt .45s. They changed their name three years later to honor the city's connection to NASA and align with the team's move into the Astrodome. Since 2000, Houston has played in Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston.

The franchise achieved unprecedented success with McLane as the

owner, with six playoff appearances in a nine-year span, culminating in the team's only World Series appearance, in 2005. In Milwaukee, Commissioner Bud Selig saluted McLane, who bought the team in 1992 for $117 million.

"Drayton should have a wonderful legacy of what he did for the Astros, got them a new ballpark and did all these things," Selig said. "He sure left a much better franchise than when he came in."

But since Astros icons Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio retired, the team has transitioned into rebuilding mode, trading stars such as Lance Berkman, Michael Bourn, Roy Oswalt and Hunter Pence, mostly for young prospects.

Attendance has dwindled as the team has finished with losing records in the past five seasons.

Last year's 56-106 mark was the worst in club history.

Crane said the team

isn't likely to make any big splashes in free agency. He tried to buy the Rangers last summer and thinks that franchise, with Nolan Ryan as partowner, should serve as the model for his team to follow.

Texas has won the AL pennant the past two years.

"It's a very good example," Crane said. "When we looked at that team, they had about a $50 million payroll. They had a very stacked minor league system, and they were on the verge of making a move. Once they did that, and they had some success last year, that allowed them to spend more money, and now they've got a $100 million payroll.

"The reason they could do that is they have the revenue to do that now," Crane said. "Our revenue has been going the other way.

“We've got to stop that, and get the costs in line and slowly build our way back."

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Clayton Kershaw won the NL Cy Young Award.

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made very clear to us that anybody who owns the team would be moving to the American League."

The Astros will be the first team to switch leagues since Milwaukee moved to the National League after the 1997 season. Houston's move drew criticism from fans on local radio call-in shows.

Eddie Fuller, 47, of Houston, an Astros fan who was having lunch at a sports bar on Thursday, says he'll miss the NL style of play.

"I just like National League baseball better," Fuller said. "Just take a look at the playoffs, and all the switches you have to make. You have to watch your pitching, you have to watch your bench.

I like the way the game has to be managed a lot better."

Other fans saw positive aspects of the move, starting with a natural geographic division rivalry with the Texas Rangers.

"That replaces — and maybe more than replaces

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Browns Continued from page 13 have been filled all week with calls from irate fans venting about Shurmur, whose conservative play-calling in the fourth quarter was perfect fodder for Monday morning quarterbacks. The Browns ran the ball six straight times — once with third-string tight end Alex Smith carrying and fumbling — in the red zone to set up Dawson's ill-fated try.

Shurmur staunchly defended his strategy.

"I'll go to the well with what I did," he said.

There's a segment of Browns fans who wish he'd jump in, too.

Shurmur, the club's fifth coach since 1999, said he understands what Cleveland fans have endured since the Browns returned as an expansion team. A fellow Midwesterner, he appreciates their passion and pain in rooting for a team that has gone 67-134 and made just one playoff appearance in 13 years.

When he ventures out now, Shurmur encounters fans who support him and others who aren't as comforting.

"There are people that are encouraging and then there's also folks that may be a little bit frustrated," he said. "It's just part of it.

I think I understand it. I think I do and I appreciate everybody's passion. I think I get it."

The negativity outside the Browns' headquarters may be growing, but Shurmur has insulated himself to block out the criticism.

His job is to build a young team into a consistent winner, and he can't fall back on injuries, inexperience or rotten luck as excuses for failure.

Following Sunday's loss, Shurmur, who was an assistant in Philadelphia and St. Louis before coming to Cleveland, took exception to one question and pounded his hand on the podium to emphasize his point. Don't think for a second he's not frustrated, and don't confuse any outward anger with disappointment.

He needs time, and Shurmur hopes Browns fans — and the media — will give it to him.

"I'm very competitive," he said. "As you get through this you get a little bit calloused up to it. I probably fibbed just a little bit early on when you say you don't read it or hear it. Now, I'm not. I don't read it, I really don't.

I just stay away from it because I think what's important is you keep your focus moving forward.

We've got very smart coaches and very willing players and we believe in

what we're doing so you push forward.

"I understand when people get upset. But, on the other side we're all competitive so if you don't like hearing it, try not to listen. That's how you push through it. That's kind of how I do it."

Everyone in Cleveland who roots for the Browns is finding their own way of coping with the losses, and with a daunting schedule — they'll play Baltimore and Pittsburgh twice each in December — ahead, patience could be pushed to the limit.

With running back Peyton Hillis out with an injury, cornerback Joe Haden has become perhaps the Browns' most popular player. Haden likes to be seen around town, and this week he has heard his share of fury from Cleveland fans who swear they're not going to go to another game.

"They do that every time we start losing. They say, 'I can't believe I'm still watching this team' but at the end they still do," Haden said. "I understand where they're coming from. Of course when you have a team that you've been supporting your whole life you want to have them to win now.

"But they're sticking with us and I'm still feeling their love even though we're losing."

Shurmur's been met with difficult challenges in his first season in Cleveland. The Browns have been clobbered by key inlosing three juries, starters for the year. He's also dealt with off-thefield issues, including Hillis' contract mess and a motorcycle accident involving defensive end Marcus Benard.

It's been tough, just as he expected.

"I anticipated there would be some bumps in the road," he said.

Shurmur has seven more weeks to ride out.

Notes: RB Montario Hardesty ran outside for the second straight day and Shurmur said it's possible the second-year back could play Sunday after missing two games with a calf injury. Shurmur said the Browns will be cautious with Hardesty. "It's important that we make sure he's right before we put him out there," he said. "If he's ready to go we'll use him. We'll try to get him back in the flow." ... Shurmur said Hillis may practice "as soon as next week" after missing five straight games with a hamstring injury, something the coach can't relate to.

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■ NASCAR

■ Golf

Is Stewart winning war of words?

Edwards tries to keep pace

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Tiger Woods hits a tee shot at the President’s Cup Friday.

Woods ends drought at President’s Cup U.S. looking to maintain lead MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tiger Woods ended his birdie drought at wind-swept Royal Melbourne on Friday and the Americans looked set to at least maintain their lead over the Internationals at the Presidents Cup. The U.S., ahead 4-2 after the six foursomes matches Thursday, led in three of six fourballs matches after the leading group had played nine holes Friday. The Internationals led in two, with Woods' match all square.

Woods, trying to make up for a 7-and-6 foursomes loss with Steve Stricker on Thursday in which they failed to make a birdie, hit a perfect curling downhill putt on the fourth that could have gone off the green if it hadn't hit the center of the hole.

The birdie, complete with an exaggerated downward fist pump, gave him and Dustin Johnson an early 1-up lead over Aaron Baddeley and Justin Day. But both Americans bogeyed the eighth, leaving the match even.

Matt Kuchar had three birdies to give him and

Stricker a 3-up lead over Y.E. Yang and Robert Allenby after six holes. Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk, who won their foursomes match Thursday, looked as if they were heading for another victory, leading Adam Scott and K.T Kim 3-up after eight.

Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson, in the first group, had a 1-up lead after 10 holes over Ernie Els and Ryo Ishikawa.

The Americans led 2-up at the turn, but both bogeyed the 10th.

For the Internationals, Geoff Ogilvy holed out from a bunker on the third for birdie, then added another birdie on the fourth to give him and K. J. Choi a 2-up lead over Bill Haas and Nick Watney after seven.

Retief Goosen had backto-back birdies on the second and third holes to put him and fellow South African Charl Schwartzel ahead 2-up through six over Hunter Mahan and David Toms.

Players fought strong, gusting wind from the north to northwest, a direction that always toughens the composite layout at Royal Melbourne.

"On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it an 11 today," International captain Greg Norman said about the conditions as the groups teed off.

The greens became increasingly fast, and Watson witnessed it firsthand on the fourth hole — a group ahead of Woods.

Watson watched his 20foot curling birdie putt go past the hole, nearly stop, then continue to roll off the green and into a hollow, about 60 to 70 feet away from him.

There was a chance of thunderstorms later Friday afternoon, so officials moved up the start time Friday by two hours.

The Americans are trying to win the Presidents Cup for the fourth straight time.

The Internationals have only won once in eight tournaments — at Royal Melbourne in 1998.

There are five foursomes and five fourballs matches scheduled Saturday, and 12 singles matches Sunday.

There are 34 points awarded, with a team needing 17½ to take the trophy.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It's very difficult to win a war of words with Tony Stewart, who uses quick wit and a sharp tongue to defeat anyone bold enough to go toe-totoe with him.

It's clearly been his strategy the last month with Carl Edwards, the Sprint Cup Series points leader and lone driver standing in Stewart's way of a third NASCAR championship. Whether it works or not won't be determined until Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where Edwards will take a three-point lead over Stewart into the season finale.

Edwards did his best to hang with Stewart on Thursday in their final joint news conference before the race. As the two heaped compliment after compliment on each other, they were finally asked if they'd be so polite on the last lap with the championship on the line.

"I'd wreck my mom to win a championship," Stewart said. "I respect him as a driver, but this isn't about friendships this weekend. This is a war. This is a battle. This is for a national championship. It's no holds barred this weekend. I didn't come this far to be one step away from it and let it slip away, so we're going to go for it."

Edwards was unfazed and gamely tried to go after Stewart.

"Did you say something" he asked.

"Yeah, you can come visit my trophy in the room at (Las) Vegas," Stewart replied.

"He's got the talking part figured out. Problem is, you haven't led the points yet this year, have you?" said Edwards, who has led the points for 21 weeks this year.

"They say there's talkers and doers. I've done

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"I think he's doing a pretty good acting job. I think he's a lot more nervous than he lets on. But he's got a lot of class and character and is a strong person. But I don't think he's as strong as he wants to lead everyone to believe."

Stewart, seeking to become the first driver/owner since Alan Kulwicki in 1992 to win the championship, came to Florida immediately after Sunday's race at Phoenix for a string of sponsor appearances. He was unshaven and tan at Thursday's news conference, where he smiled and laughed through the 20plus minutes of questioning.

Edwards, who had a quiet week at home in Missouri with his family, wasn't as loose.

He smiled, he made some jokes, but he seemed to grow agitated as Stewart's verbal jabs continued.

And when Stewart was asked if he's talked recently to good friend A.J. Foyt — he responded "I've not talked to Foyt. He'll call me after we win on Sunday," — Edwards seemed to clench his jaw.

NASCAR couldn't have asked for anything more from this championship race, the closest since the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format was introduced in 2004.

NASCAR chairman Brian France said he wanted "Game 7 moments" when he hinted he'd tweak the Chase, which this year went to a 43-to-1 points system over its decadesold convoluted scoring system.

France got what he wanted, with two heavyweights taking it down to the wire Sunday.

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this twice," Stewart replied in reference to his two championships.

"That's the funny thing.

I've listened to you talk a lot today. You've talked a lot about your past successes. That is very respectable," Edwards said.

And with that, he bowed out of the witty banter and got serious.

Edwards has been the most consistent driver this season, and that steadiness is all he needs to believe he's the man to beat in this title race. But it's Edwards' first legitimate shot at a Sprint Cup title — his 2007 title in the second-tier Nationwide Series was a runaway — and he's bound to get nervous at some point, right?

Edwards insists he won't be rattled and has studied Stewart the past several weeks to get a better understanding of what he's up against.

"There's a couple reasons that I'm not nervous about this, and they're personal reasons, they're reasons that maybe someday I'll talk to you more about in depth," he said.

"I'm truly just excited about this.

“And it is interesting to me. I've learned a lot about Tony, the way he competes by what he's said. I've paid attention to what he says. I pay attention to the way he looks when he gets out of the race car, the body language he uses, things like that. I've learned a lot."

But Stewart doesn't believe anything Edwards is saying, and said he's made his own observations and knows his rival is feeling the heat.

"I've seen what he looks like, what his guys look like. I've seen how our guys look. I know how I feel about it. It's two totally different demeanors in the garage right now," Stewart said. "All you

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Buck Eyes An inside look at Ohio State football WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

BUCKEYE BUSTERS

NAME: Michael Wiley HOMETOWN: Spring Valley, Calif.

OHIO STATE YEARS: 1996-99 HIGHLIGHTS: Wiley was Ohio State’s leading rusher as a junior and senior and finished his career with 2,951 yards rushing. He scored touchdowns the first three times he touched the ball at OSU. AFTER OSU: Wiley was drafted in the fifth round and played three years with the Dallas Cowboys. He returned to OSU to finish his degree in 2008 and works for Medco Health Solutions in Columbus.

1: Who did Ohio State play in the first night game at Ohio Stadium in 1985?

2: What was the first season in

the modern era that freshmen could play college football?

SAY WHAT?

RECRUITING UPDATE

“When it gets cold, my plates kind of get cold.”

Jalin Marshall, a junior quarterback from Middletown with an offer from Ohio State, rushed for 296 yards and scored two touchdowns and passed for 57 yards in a 42-30 loss to Cincinnati Moeller in a second-round Division I playoff game last Friday.

Adolphus Washington and Dwayne Stanford of Cincinnati Taft will announce their college choices on Nov. 22, according to their coach Mike Martin. Both have offers from Ohio State. Washington is a defensive end and Stanford is a receiver.

Michael McCray Jr., a junior linebacker from Trotwood-Madision, is hoping for an offer from OSU, where his dad Mike played in the 1980s, but has not gotten one yet. Purdue, Tennessee, Syracuse and Toledo have made offers to him.

3: What is the first bowl game

Ohio State ever played in?

4: Who was the first Ohio State

football player to have his number retired?

5: Which Ohio State player had his

number retired most recently?

Answers: 1. Pittsburgh; 2. 1972; 3. Rose Bowl in 1921 4. Archie Griffin; 5. Bill Willis

— Ohio State defensive back Tyler Moeller talks about the two metal plates he still has in his head as the result of being assaulted in a Florida restaurant in 2009.

Penn State at Ohio State, 3:30 p.m., Saturday, ABC QUARTERBACKS

RECEIVERS >

A year ago, Ohio State’s Braxton Miller was playing for Huber Heights Wayne in the state playoffs, a fact some of the critics of his passing ability seem to overlook. Miller is primarily a running threat but has won one game (Wisconsin) with a touchdown pass in the last minute of the game and nearly did it again in a 26-23 loss to Purdue last Saturday.

Matt McGloin (1,386 yards, 7 TDs) and Rob Bolden (526 yards, 1 TD) have shared the quarterback job for Penn State. Both have struggled with accuracy — McGloin is completing 54 percent of his passes and Bolden is hitting only 43 percent.

Advantage: Even

Ohio State gets DeVier Posey back after he sat out the first 10 games of the season because of two suspensions. Posey, who had 53 catches last year, brings credibility to a receivers group so lacking in star appeal that there are people in witness protection programs who are easier to recognize than a Buckeyes receiver.

Derek Moye (34 catches, 592 yards, 3 TDs) is fifth on the career receptions list at Penn State. Justin Brown has 32 catches and Devon Smith has 21.

Advantage: Penn State

OFFENSIVE LINE J.B. Shugarts missed the Purdue game with a knee injury, but possibly could return this week. Without him, Ohio State rushed for 166 yards, its lowest total since a 10-7 loss to Michigan State on Oct. 1. If Shugarts can’t play, Jack Mewhort probably will move out to tackle from guard and Cory Linsley will play guard.

Penn State ranks 10th in the Big Ten’s total offense statistics (358.5 yards a game), which is one spot ahead of OSU (317.6). Tackles Quinn Barham and Chima Okoli and guard Johnnie Troutman are the leaders of this unit for Penn State.

Advantage: Even

DEFENSIVE LINE > Injuries could be a factor here, too, for Ohio State.

Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins left the Purdue game with a leg injury but could play this week. John Simon (6 sacks) leads OSU. But the freedom Purdue quarterback Robert Marve had to maneuver his team to an overtime win last Saturday shows how much OSU misses speed rusher Nathan Williams, who went out in the season opener with a knee injury.

Defensive tackles Devon Still (16.5 tackles for losses, 4 sacks) and Jordan Hill (8 tackles for losses) make Penn State formidable inside and end Sean Stanley has four sacks.

Advantage: Penn State

LINEBACKERS >

DEVIER POSEY After enduring what turned into a 10-game suspension, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior receiver from Cincinnati returns to the field. A year ago he was outstanding with 53 catches for 848 yards and seven touchdowns.

Leading tackler Andrew Sweat went out of the game early at Purdue with a concussion and his recovery time could be measured in weeks instead of days. Freshman Ryan Shazier had a big game (7 tackles, 1 sack) filling in for Sweat.

For Penn State, Gerald Hodges has a team-high 86 tackles, including 19 against Illinois. He has 10 tackles for losses. Penn State lost its best linebacker Michael Mauti for the season with a knee injury in September.

Advantage: Penn State

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Ohio State safety C.J. Barnett said OSU’s defense, “had a lot of missed opportunity left on the field” against Purdue. It also got off to a slow start against an opponent who was a heavy underdog for the second game in a row. The Buckeyes have forced only two turnovers in their last three games. < RUNNING BACK Dan Herron’s streak of consecutive games of 100 yards Penn State free safety Nick Sukay has three interceptions and cornerback or more rushing ended at three when he was held to 62 Chaz Powell has two interceptions and a kickoff return for a touchdown. yards at Purdue. Carlos Hyde, despite being an afterAdvantage: Even thought in three of the four games since Herron returned SPECIAL TEAMS from a suspension, leads Ohio State in rushing for the season with 513 yards.

Having an extra-point kick blocked when it would have given them a oneSilas Redd (1,059 yards, 7 TDs) has been Penn State’s point lead with 55 seconds to play cost the Buckeyes the game against only consistent running back, but he is banged up. He suf- Purdue. It was the first miss on an extra-point kick by Drew Basil, who is 13 fered a chest injury in a 17-14 loss to Nebraska last week. He had a streak of 16 on field goals. of five consecutive games of 100 yards or more broken by Nebraska. StephPenn State kicker Anthony Fera, who also punts, is 12 of 15 on field goals, fon Green, who had been in former coach Joe Paterno’s doghouse, rushed for 71 yards against Nebraska after having only 35 yards rushing all season. including 11 of 11 inside the 40-yard line.

Advantage: Even Advantage: Ohio State

BIG TEN STANDINGS Leaders Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Penn State 5 1 8 2 Wisconsin 4 2 8 2 Ohio State 3 3 6 4 Purdue 3 3 5 5 Illinois 2 4 6 4 Indiana 0 6 1 9 Legends Division Big Ten Overall W L W L Michigan State 5 1 8 2 Michigan 4 2 8 2 Nebraska 4 2 8 2 Iowa 3 3 6 4 Northwestern 2 4 5 5 Minnesota 1 5 2 8

WEEKEND SCHEDULE BIG TEN SATURDAY Penn State at Ohio State, 3:30 p.m.

Indiana at Michigan State, noon Iowa at Purdue, noon Minnesota at Northwestern, noon Nebraska at Michigan, noon Wisconsin at Illinois, noon TOP 25 Georgia Southern at Alabama, 2 p.m.

Miss. State at Arkansas, 3:30 p.m.

Clemson at N. C. State, 3:30 p.m.

LSU at Mississippi, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma at Baylor, 8 p.m.

USC at Oregon, 8 p.m.

California at Stanford, 10:15 p.m.

2011 OSU LEADERS

OSU SCHEDULE

Passing Yards Braxton Miller .........................679 Joe Bauserman ......................492 Rushing Yards Carlos Hyde ...........................525 Braxton Miller........................ .490 Dan Herron........................... .477 Receiving Yards Devin Smith ...........................241 Jake Stoneburner................... 150 Field Goals Drew Basil..........................13/16 Tackles Andrew Sweat ..........................68 Interceptions Bradley Roby...............................3 Travis Howard..............................2 C.J. Barnett............................... 2

Sept. 3 ............................. Akron 42-0 Sept. 10 ....................... Toledo, 27-22 Sept. 17 ............ at Miami (Fla.), 6-24 Sept. 24 .................... Colorado 37-17 Oct. 1 ...................... Mich. State 7-10 Oct. 8 ................... at Nebraska 27-34 Oct. 15 .......................at Illinois 17-7 Oct. 29 ................... Wisconsin 33-29.

Nov. 5 .......................... Indiana 34-20 Nov. 12 .....................at Purdue 23-26 Nov. 19 ............................. Penn State Nov. 26 ............................ at Michigan Content compiled by Jim Naveau and design by Ross Bishoff • The Lima News Copyright © 2011 The Lima News.

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Big Ten could get 10 in bowls COLUMBUS — In a year of trouble and turmoil for the Big Ten, there is some good news.

It looks as if 10 of the conference’s 12 teams could be bowl eligible by the end of the regular season in two weeks. Everyone but Minnesota and Indiana could be going to bowls.

The Big Ten has contracts with only eight bowls, so some lesser-known bowls eager for the attention a Big Ten team would bring might jump at the chance to extend an invitation.

Bowl season, obviously, will be very different for Ohio State this year than it has been for the last decade.

Since 2002, OSU has played in three national championship games and has gone to one of the other BCS bowls five times.

The winner of the Big Ten championship game will go to the Rose Bowl. There is a small possibility that if either Nebraska or Michigan finishes the season 10-2 but doesn’t play in the championship game it could get an invitation to a BCS bowl.

But, assuming the Rose Bowl is the only BCS bowl for the Big Ten, there will be seven slots available for Big Ten teams in the Capital One Bowl, the Outback Bowl, the Insight Bowl, the Gator Bowl, the Meineke Car Care Bowl, the Ticket City Bowl and the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl.

Any remaining teams would be looking at destinations like the Pinstripe Bowl, the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, the New Mexico Bowl and the Military Bowl.

Obviously, it’s too early to do anything other than speculate about where Ohio State might play in a bowl with two games left in the season. An 8-4 record would produce a very different result than 6-6 or 7-5.

Penn State’s problems present an interesting dilemma for bowl committees and the Big Ten The Nittany Lions have eight wins already and interim coach Tom Bradley says they will not forego a bowl trip because of the university’s ongoing sex abuse scandal.

One anonymous bowl representative called Penn State “radioactive” earlier this week, but another said his bowl would be glad to invite them.

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